CHICAGO (AP) White Sox manager Rick Renteria thought his team had a lot of good at-bats Thursday night. The biggest and best one belonged to Leury Garcia. ''Huge,'' Renteria said. ''It was a great at-bat.'' Garcia hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Adam Ottavino in the seventh inning, lifting Chicago to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees. Garcia looked at two called strikes from Ottavino before battling back and sending the 11th pitch he saw over the wall in right-center for his fourth homer . ''I just tried to swing at good pitches,'' Garcia said through a translator. ''I wasn't looking for a homer. I just wanted to try to get on base.'' It was the first time Ottavino (2-2) allowed homers in consecutive appearances in almost two years. The right-hander, who signed a $27 million, three-year contract with New York in January, served up a solo shot to Cleveland's Jake Bauers in the seventh inning of Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Indians. ''I give a lot of credit to him for fighting me and getting into that spot,'' Ottavino said of Garcia's homer. ''I didn't want to walk him, so I gave him a pretty good pitch to hit and he didn't miss it there.'' Tim Anderson also connected during Chicago's fourth win in five games, and four relievers combined for 3 1/3 innings of three-hit ball. Batting in the top two slots in the lineup, Garcia and Anderson combined for four hits and five RBIs. Evan Marshall (2-0) got three outs for the win, and Aaron Bummer worked the ninth for his first career save after regular closer Alex Colome threw a season-high 39 pitches in Tuesday's 7-5 victory over Washington. Marshall hasn't allowed an earned run in 16 appearances this year. ''It's just like kind of your first big league win, first big league save,'' Bummer said. ''It's awesome.'' Brett Gardner homered for the Yankees, who have dropped seven of 10. Clint Frazier finished with three hits. ''We'll get it going,'' manager Aaron Boone said. ''This is all part of it; it's not all smooth sailing all the time.'' New York jumped out to a 4-0 lead behind Gardner, who drove a 3-1 pitch from Ivan Nova over the wall in right for a two-run drive in the fourth. Gardner also reached on a fielder's choice in the second, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Frazier's single. Gardner has six hits in his last four games after beginning June with a 1-for-23 slide. He also homered during the Yankees' doubleheader split against the Mets on Tuesday. J.A. Happ appeared to be well on his way to his fourth straight win before running into trouble in the fifth. Garcia got Chicago on the board with an RBI double, and Anderson followed with a drive to center for a tying three-run shot . Happ retired the next three batters after Anderson's 10th homer, but the damage was done. The left-hander yielded five hits and walked four in five innings. ''I found a way to get out of the fourth and should've learned a lesson to attack and get ahead,'' he said. ''Went out there for the fifth and didn't get it done.'' IL AGAIN The Yankees placed Kendrys Morales on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. The first baseman/designated hitter is the 20th player to go on the IL this year for New York, matching its total for the entire 2018 season. TRAINER'S ROOM Yankees: OF-DH Giancarlo Stanton is taking his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for its weekend series at Durham. If Stanton gets through this weekend with no problems, Boone said the slugger could be activated before Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay. ... OF Aaron Judge (strained left oblique) could join Stanton with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend. White Sox: INF Yoan Moncada was held out for the second straight game after leaving Monday's loss to Washington because of upper back tightness. He said he might be able to return this weekend. ''I want to be sure that when I come back I am 100 percent healthy because I don't want to have any lingering issues going forward,'' Moncada said through a translator. UP NEXT White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (9-1, 2.28 ERA) goes for his eighth straight win when he faces Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia (3-3, 3.96 ERA) on Friday night. Giolito is 8-0 with a 1.69 ERA in 10 starts since his only loss of the season April 6 against Seattle. Sabathia has dropped his last two starts, but is 19-7 with a 3.67 ERA versus Chicago for his career. --- Jay Cohen can be reached at https://twitter.com/jcohenap --- More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports


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HELENA, Mont.   Helena mayor and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Wilmot Collins has been ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident after a driver reported a hit-and-run near downtown Helena earlier this week, police said Friday. Collins acknowledged that he "bumped" another vehicle Monday evening, but he disputes that he left the scene and plans to challenge the charge in court, he said in a statement. Collins, 55, announced his candidacy earlier this month for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Steve Daines next year. Collins came to Montana in the 1990s as a refugee escaping civil war in the African nation of Liberia and became the first black mayor of a Montana city or town when he defeated incumbent Jim Smith in 2017. On Monday, a 35-year-old woman from Butte told police that the mayor rear-ended her vehicle when she stopped before turning onto a street near downtown Helena, interim Helena Police Chief Steve Hagen said. The woman, who was not identified, pulled over. But Collins kept going, and she followed him until they both stopped a few blocks away. They talked, Collins gave her his business card and then he left, Hagen said in a statement. There were no injuries, and both vehicles had minor damage, the police chief said. The city attorney forwarded the case to the Lewis and Clark County Attorney's Office to avoid a conflict of interest, Hagen said. Collins was cited on Thursday for careless driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident. He has a court hearing on the misdemeanor charges scheduled for Tuesday. Hagen said he would not release any additional information about the accident or the charges. Collins referred questions to his campaign manager, Trent Bolger, who sent The Associated Press a written statement attributed to Collins. It said he "accidentally nudged" the back of a stopped car, but it was so light that he didn't realize he'd made contact. He said he drove on and the other driver caught up to him and honked at him to pull over. "The driver said she recognized me and knew who I was," he said. "I gave her my card and told her I would pay for any damage to the vehicle at any repair shop of her choice. We shook hands, and she seemed satisfied with my offer." Collins said the other driver left the parking lot before he did, and she followed up with him the next day. The mayor said he plans to plead guilty to the careless driving charge, but not to the charge of leaving the scene of the accident. Collins has previously been cited in Helena twice for speeding and twice for failing to carry proof of insurance in his vehicle, according to the Independent Record .


Anthony Davis is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and because of some weirdness with Nike and their jerseys, he has to be No. 3 instead of No. 23. LeBron James offered to give Davis 23 as a sort of welcome gift as he arrived in Southern California. But it was a no-go with Nike , so here we are. Davis was on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, and he told the ABC host that he simply used NBA 2K19 to cycle through all the jersey numbers to see how they looked on his person. Eventually he went back to 3, which was the number he wore in elementary school. But several people told AD that he should wear number 80. Why? It's simple: if you say "80" out loud it sounds like Davis' initials   "AD". This whole idea was initially suggested by Reddit r/NBA user u/TroyAtWork. A month ago, TroyAtWork posited this number change . And because of the power of the Internet, it made it all the way to Davis himself. Davis told Kimmel that he though that number was ridiculous, and too big to use. "That's too confusing," said Davis. "That's a huge number. I don't think it could fit on a jersey." Wow. The magic of the World Wide Web.


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Missed the the most recent top news in Houston? Read on for everything you need to know. 11 shot in 12 hours: Bloody Sunday night across Houston area Some of the victims died while others were taken to the hospital for treatment. Call 713-222-TIPS if you have any information about these crimes. Read the full story on KHOU 11 News . 13-year-old Houston girl missing, last seen leaving CPS center, police say Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl they say went missing on Sunday. Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston . Pregnant 18-year-old found shot to death in NW Houston motel was days away from birthday An 18-year-old found shot to death in a northwest Houston motel room overnight was pregnant. Police are looking for 31-year-old Justin Herron, a person of interest. Read the full story on ABC13 Houston . Houston toddler comes to the rescue of another child whose shoes were untied Josiah Owens is only 2 but he already knows how to tie his shoes. And other people's too. Read the full story on KHOU . Man wounded when work van is shot up in road rage incident in north Houston Two men arrived at a fire station after their van was shot at on Sunday night, police say. Read the full story on KHOU . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.   In November 2014, Donald Trump took the stage at the PGA of America's annual meeting in New York with a predictably blunt assessment. "You people have a problem with the media," said Trump, who was still months away from his march to the White House. Five years later, that same line applies to another governing body: the USGA. A U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is always special, but this week's championship has taken on a more meaningful and urgent feel following a collection of setup miscues and rules gaffes in recent years. "It is not lost on us this is an important week, not only for golf, but this is an important week for the USGA ," said Mike Davis, the enigmatic executive director of the USGA. To Davis' credit, the USGA has ( largely ) decided to take the high road when it comes to the ongoing rift between the rule makers and the game's best players. And the association is willing to acknowledge the criticism its faced. "There's been ups and downs over the years," Davis acknowledged. "We're excited about this week. To come to a place like Pebble Beach is just magnificent." It's easy to be excited about a Pebble Beach Open. This is the sixth time the national championship has been played along the Monterey Bay, with each edition producing the kind of drama and the type of champion that makes for a memorable major. But Davis' optimism goes well beyond established history and idyllic views. This is a chance at some much-needed redemption. Your browser does not support iframes. U.S. Open: Full-field tee times | Full coverage It was in the body language of Davis and John Bodenhamer, the USGA's senior managing director of championships, as they spoke with the media on the eve of this year's championship. Bodenhamer, who took over for Davis as the association's top setup man this year, waded through Wednesday's press conference with an admirable attention to detail. With his signature aplomb and patience, he addressed questions about rough height, hole locations and even the growing characteristics of Poa annua, the uniquely-challenging putting surface that has been compared to broccoli. But if all goes well, perhaps Davis, Bodenhammer and the USGA as a whole can get out from under the media microscope. For the sake of the championship, and for an organization in desperate need of a narrative change, the 119th U.S. Open is an opportunity to mend fences and prove that they are truly listening. Among golf's major championships, the U.S. Open has always operated closer to the edge than the others. It's the nature of what the championship has always claimed to be   golf's most demanding test. That philosophy, by definition, requires that officials like Davis and Bodenhamer toe a fine line between demanding and disaster. On Saturday last year at Shinnecock Hills, that line was crossed during the third round, when the wind blew a bit too hard and turned some greens into glass. Players pushed back. In 2017, it was the uncharacteristically wide fairways at Erin Hills that drew players' ire, while at Oakmont in 2016, it was a horribly handled penalty dangling over the head of Dustin Johnson in the final round. There were greens in 2015 that had more dirt than grass at Chambers Bay. Even the much-anticipated return to Merion in 2013 was marred by a presentation players considered more tricked up than set up. The common theme throughout all of these miscues has always been that they were entirely self-inflicted. The problems at Chambers Bay and Erin Hills should have been anticipated; the ruling at Oakmont could have been streamlined and simplified; and the greens at Shinnecock Hills, well, there's a reason they call it a forecast. But at Pebble Beach, the association already has a canvas with a masterpiece of an outline. All the USGA has to do is color inside the lines. This course has hosted a PGA Tour event since 1947, and the five previous U.S. Opens here created a clear blueprint. If the USGA can stay out of its own way, Pebble Beach is a gift at the most crucial of moments. "If they can't redeem themselves at Pebble Beach, then there could be a problem," said Rory McIlroy, who is among the more level-headed players when it comes to complaining . And it's just not the venue that gives Davis hope that the snafus will stop this week. Within USGA circles, Bodenhamer is considered an inspired choice to take over setup duties, and in March, the association hired Tour winner Jason Gore to serve as a liaison between the game's best players and its rule makers. On Wednesday, Bodenhamer talked of contingency plans and "safeguard protocols" depending on the weather, like an option to syringe greens between waves on Thursday and Friday to keep from killing the grass. "We looked at what happened at Shinnecock last year. We dug deep into that. We understand it. We didn't have enough water on the greens on the back nine last year, simple as that," Bodenhamer said. "We've got safeguards in place this year. No guarantees. There are no promises. But we feel good about the plan. We feel good about the strategy going in." The USGA certainly has a problem with the media and players at the moment, but it also has an opportunity at Pebble Beach to begin to change the narrative.


RALEIGH - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of nine-banded armadillos to the agency. Commission biologists are seeking observations to help them determine the range expansion of armadillos in the Tar Heel state. To participate, volunteers who spot an armadillo in the wild should upload and share their photos on the NC Armadillo project, which launched May 17 on the free online platform iNaturalist. Volunteers can upload their photos via a computer at iNaturalist.org or they can download the free iNaturalist app, which is available for iPhone and Android. People who want to report observations but do not want to use iNaturalist can send their armadillo observations to armadillo@ncwildlife.org. The email should include: A photo of the armadillo When it was observed (date and time) The location where it was observed (GPS coordinates are best, but a detailed location description is acceptable) Armadillos are native to Central and South America but have gradually expanded their range into the southeastern United States. In 2007, the agency received the first confirmed sighting of a nine-banded armadillo in Macon County and in the last 12 years has received more than 170 reports in 46 counties. The number of counties with confirmed observations is 27, stretching from Cherokee to Dare counties, and makes it likely the armadillo is expanding its range naturally throughout North Carolina, rather than being helped by human intervention, according to Colleen Olfenbuttel, the commission's black bear and furbearer biologist. "Whether armadillos continue spreading beyond their current range will be largely determined by climate," said Olfenbuttel. "Mild winter temperature conditions are good for armadillos. Since they lack thick insulation and must dig for most foods, freezing conditions can cause them to starve or freeze to death. "However, North Carolina is experiencing fewer long stretches of below freezing weather, which is allowing armadillos to expand northward." Learn more about armadillos by reading the Commission's armadillo species profile and visiting the armadillo webpage . Provided by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: See an armadillo? NC Wildlife biologists want to know


With a week of practice in the books and the Baltimore Ravens preparing for Week 1 of the preseason, the team has released their first official depth chart of the season. It's done by the public relations staff, not the coaches, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. But it does give fans and analysts a first look at what Baltimore's starting lineups could look like and which players are in danger of being cut. Here's the Ravens' first depth chart of the summer: Quarterback Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd 4th QB Lamar Jackson Robert Griffin III Trace McSorley Joe Callahan No surprise here. This is Jackson's team after he led the Ravens to the playoffs last season. He's not going to lose the starting job unless he gets hurt or performs extraordinarily poorly this season. Behind him is Griffin, who performed well last season and was re-signed this offseason . Given how the Ravens are using McSorley both at quarterback and on special teams, it gives hope they'll find a roster spot for him for the regular season. Callahan is really only at training camp because of Griffin's broken right hand and almost assuredly won't make the final 53-man roster. Running back AP Photo/Julio Cortez 1st 2nd 3rd 4th RB Mark Ingram Gus Edwards Kenneth Dixon Tyler Ervin De'Lance Turner Justice Hill Though coach John Harbaugh had previously said Edwards was the team's No. 1 running back, the depth chart has switched it up. Instead, it's Ingram who gets labeled as the starter and Edwards right behind him. Though with Baltimore's run-based offensive strategy, the duo will likely rotate in and out throughout games. Where this gets interesting in the third spot. Dixon's job is far from safe given his struggles with staying on the field. Hill is the most likely candidate to take his job this summer. There isn't much of a future for Ervin on this team, and Turner can expect to make the practice squad after starting the 2018 season there. Fullback Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images 1st 2nd FB Patrick Ricard Christopher Ezeala Ricard was the Ravens' leading fullback last season, so it makes sense he still holds the top spot. But he didn't see the field at all after Week 11 as Baltimore instead used their tight ends as fullbacks when needed. Ezeala is the Ravens' international player and grants them an extra spot on their roster to make it 91. He also gives Baltimore an extra spot on their practice squad, which is where he spent last season. Left tackle Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd LT Ronnie Stanley Greg Senat Marcus Applefield It should come as no shock Stanley keeps his starting spot. He's one of the best young left tackles in the NFL and the Ravens recently picked up his fifth-year option to keep him in town a little longer. Senat spent last year on injured reserve with a foot injury, and Applefield is a rookie. While Senat has a chance to make the 53-man roster, Applefield is likely fighting for a spot on the practice squad. Left guard Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images 1st 2nd 3rd 4th LG Jermaine Eluemunor Alex Lewis Ben Powers Patrick Vahe This is a huge shakeup in one of the biggest competitions of training camp. Though Eluemunor is in the competition for the starting left guard job, it seems unlikely he's the front-runner for it. However, Lewis has still been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery and hasn't fully practiced yet. Powers has been running with the first team quite a bit, which makes his third-string placement a little odd. What's perhaps the most interesting is James Hurst isn't on this part of the depth chart at all. Baltimore re-signed him last offseason after what he did at left guard in 2017. They eventually moved him back to left guard last season once Orlando Brown Jr. took the starting right tackle job partway through the year. Vahe doesn't appear to be in the running for a starting job and likely is only fighting for a spot on the practice squad. Center AP Photo/Julio Cortez 1st 2nd 3rd 4th C Matt Skura Bradley Bozeman Randin Crecelius Patrick Mekari Skura is the starter at center after holding the job all of last season. But he's been spotted snapping the ball a little high at times in training camp and doesn't have the job locked in quite yet. Bozeman has a chance to win the starting job at center and at least factors into a backup role at guard as well. Crecelius and Mekari are battling for spots on the practice squad. Right guard Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd RG Marshal Yanda Darrell Williams Isaiah Williams Yanda is the unquestioned starter. Williams and Williams are likely fighting for a spot on the practice squad more than a backup role behind Yanda at this stage. With so many players fighting for the left guard job, Baltimore will probably just use whoever doesn't win the starting role as a backup at both guard spots. Right tackle Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd RT Orlando Brown Jr. James Hurst R.J. Prince Brown cemented himself as the starter at right tackle last season when he came in for the injured Hurst. As long as he continues to progress, he'll undoubtedly continue to hold that job. Hurst has been seen practicing with the first-team offense at right tackle largely thanks to Brown being in Harbaugh's doghouse after a failed conditioning test to start camp. But his experience at right tackle and left guard gives him a pretty firm spot on the 53-man roster regardless of what happens above him. Prince, like so many others in that third- or fourth-string spot, is eyeing a spot on the practice squad rather than the 53-man roster. Wide receiver 1 AP Photo/Gail Burton 1st 2nd 3rd 4th WR 1 Willie Snead IV Chris Moore Marquise Brown Jaylen Smith Sean Modster Joe Horn Jr. It's no surprise Snead takes the top spot after being Baltimore's most productive receiver last year. As one of only a few holdovers from 2018 and a real asset in the middle of the field, Snead is going to get a starting job to begin this season. Moore is the other holdover and takes the second-string spot behind Snead. However, he needs to become more consistent this season if he wants to see the field as often given the bevy of additional receivers the Ravens have on their roster this year. You might be surprised by Brown's lower placement on the initial depth chart. But given he had been recovering from his Lisfranc surgery on his foot and just recently got cleared to attend practice, it shouldn't be quite as big of a shock. While he's still just running individual drills right now, he should move up the depth chart once he fully returns to practice. Smith, Modster and Horn are all in the mix for one of the few remaining roster spots but will have to impress on the field and likely find a valuable role on special teams to ensure they make the cut. Wide receiver 2 AP Photo/Julio Cortez 1st 2nd 3rd 4th WR 2 Seth Roberts Jaleel Scott Michael Floyd Miles Boykin Antoine Wesley This is another moment where the depth chart doesn't seem to make a ton of sense. Roberts has been on fire throughout training camp and looks to have a spot on the 53-man roster locked up. But Boykin has looked equally as good, making big plays routinely. Yet Boykin finds himself in the fourth-string spot, which is a head-scratcher. Scott is the only remaining wide receiver selected in the 2018 NFL draft to still be on the team after the Ravens cut Jordan Lasley last week. Scott has been making some plays, but as we found out, his roster spot isn't guaranteed by any measure and he'll have to continue to impress to stick around. Floyd is a veteran presence and has made a few plays but seems to be well behind some of the other players in finding a spot on the 53-man roster. He still has a chance but he'll have to really begin stacking up big plays in subsequent practices to overtake the others for the last roster spot. Wesley has also made a few big plays and likely factors into the running for one of the final spots on the roster. However, given his undrafted rookie status, he could be a perfect candidate to slide to the practice squad and continue developing. Tight end Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TE Nick Boyle Mark Andrews Hayden Hurst Charles Scarff Cole Herdman We already know at least three tight ends are going to make the 53-man roster. Boyle, Andrews and Hurst are all locks. Scarff and Herdman are fighting for a spot on the practice squad most likely. Defensive tackle Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd DT Brandon Williams Willie Henry Gerald Willis Williams isn't going to be dethroned from his starting job. But as is often the case for defensive linemen, it's about the rotation. The players beneath Williams are looking at spelling him on certain packages to help keep him fresh over the season. Henry has had some injuries in recent years but is a force to be reckoned with when he's on the field. He's pretty much a lock to make the team at this stage. Willis is perhaps Baltimore's best undrafted free agent and the most likely to continue their tradition of keeping one on the 53-man roster. Nose tackle Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images 1st 2nd NT Michael Pierce Daylon Mack Pierce started this offseason on the wrong foot, being removed from minicamp practices due to poor conditioning. But Pierce came into training camp thinned down and has been in the backfield quite a bit already. He looks like his typical disruptive self once again. As one of the Ravens' fifth-round picks in the 2019 NFL draft, Mack isn't a lock to make the roster. But Baltimore has typically been a little more lenient in their young defensive linemen as long as they show progress. Defensive end Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd DE Chris Wormley Zach Sieler Patrick Ricard Wormley takes the top spot on this depth chart, and it's really his job to lose. But don't discount Sieler from making some splashes and turning it into a competition. Ricard finds himself on the depth chart at defensive end in addition to fullback. But he'll have to really impress on defense to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Rush linebacker Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images 1st 2nd 3rd 4th RUSH Pernell McPhee Tim Williams Jaylon Ferguson Michael Onuoha McPhee is one of the Ravens' newest additions at outside linebacker and has come home with impressive early results. He's been taking most of the first-team snaps and generating a good pass rush. Behind him is Williams, who has to step up in his third season to keep a roster spot. But Williams has been seen taking first-team snaps when McPhee is given a vet day off. Ferguson is Baltimore's third-round draft pick, which makes him a lock to make the roster. But he's also seen as a bit of a developmental project. Still, if he improves rapidly through the rest of training camp, he could find his way up the depth chart and push Williams for an impact role. Onuoha is just additional depth and is trying to make the practice squad more than the 53-man roster at this point. Middle linebacker Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd 4th MLB Patrick Onwuasor Kenny Young Alvin Jones Otaro Alaka Taking over for C.J. Mosley, Onwuasor is a lock in the starting role. What's interesting is Young is here at middle linebacker in spite of being expected to be competing with Chris Board for a starting job next to Onwuasor. Jones and Alaka are both trying to take one of the final roster spots but are likely more in the running for a spot on the practice squad. Weakside linebacker AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo 1st 2nd 3rd 4th WLB Chris Board Nicholas Grigsby Silas Stewart E.J. Ejiya Board has been running with the first-team defense next to Onwuasor and seems to have the starting job locked up already. Grigsby is the newest addition, having been signed earlier this week. But his placement behind Board likely indicates more about Stewart and Ejiya than him. If Grigsby can be a consistent force at linebacker and can show up on special teams, he could steal a roster spot. Sam (strongside) linebacker Photo by Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS/Sipa USA 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Sam Matthew Judon Tyus Bowser Shane Ray Aaron Adeoye Judon takes the top spot on the depth chart, which was fully expected before training camp began. Much like Tim Williams, Bowser finds himself as the primary backup but will need to step up in his third season to make the 53-man roster. Ray has had an injury-plagued start to his career and comes to Baltimore looking to change that. He's stayed healthy so far but hasn't really shown up like a former first-round pick would be expected to do. He's not a lock to make the roster and will need to make some big plays to put himself firmly on it. Adeoye is camp depth and a practice squad candidate. Left cornerback Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports 1st 2nd 3rd 4th LCB Marlon Humphrey Tavon Young Anthony Averett Maurice Canady Humphrey is considered one of the best young cornerbacks in the league and he's continuing to impress at camp. Though Young takes the second-string spot, he's really a starter in today's NFL as the slot corner. It's part of the reason the Ravens gave him an early contract extension this offseason. Averett would likely be fighting for a starting role on most defenses in this league, but the Ravens' depth keeps him down on the chart. While he's technically the third-string corner, he's most likely the first backup behind Humphrey on the outside. Canady finds himself at the bottom of the depth chart. Even though he's been with the team since 2016, he's wound up on injured reserve in each of his three seasons. That injury history and the depth Baltimore has at cornerback means he needs to stay healthy and step up his game in order to make the 53-man roster. Right cornerback AP Photo/Julio Cortez 1st 2nd 3rd 4th RCB Jimmy Smith Brandon Carr Justin Bethel Cyrus Jones Stanley Jean-Baptiste Smith had a tough year in 2018, dealing with a suspension and looking like a shadow of his former self after an Achilles tear in 2017. But he's back at the top of the depth chart for 2019, pushing Carr down a spot. Carr might not be at the top of the depth chart this season, but defensive coordinator Don Martindale has been moving him around the secondary. If Carr plays a hybrid defensive back role, he could end up still being a starter again this year. Bethel takes the third-string spot, likely because of his value on special teams. But don't discount Jones and Jean-Baptiste from what is likely the final roster spot at cornerback since both offer value on special teams as well. Strong safety Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images 1st 2nd 3rd 4th SS Tony Jefferson Anthony Levine Chuck Clark Brynden Trawick Jefferson has the starting job locked up, but Baltimore uses their safeties in unusual ways, so it doesn't tell the whole story. Levine effectively comes down as an extra linebacker most of the time, which bolsters that thin unit. Clark plays a little bit of everything in the secondary and will see plenty of snaps in various schemes as well as on special teams. Trawick was just added but is a special teams ace who could make the team solely because of that. Free safety AP Photo/Gail Burton 1st 2nd 3rd FS Earl Thomas III DeShon Elliott Bennett Jackson Thomas was signed as an upgrade over Eric Weddle and brings serious ballhawking ability to the secondary. Of course, he's going to be the starter as long as he's healthy. Elliott had outstanding OTA practices, making some big plays, including a diving interception. But so far in training camp, he's been pretty quiet and had a few coverage breakdowns. That gives Jackson a chance to cut his way in and turn it back into a competition. MORE: This Patrick Mahomes throw from Chiefs practice can't be real Early reviews of first-round picks and other prized picks from the 2019 NFL Draft class Troy Daniels Q&A: 'When you play for the Lakers, you got to come correct' How Andre Iguodala could still be attainable for Houston WATCH: David Montgomery trucks Bears defenders at training camp


An unsuspecting group of Georgia women and a child were in for a surprise when they opened a Lego box purchased at a South Carolina shop and found a large bag of meth, police say. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office said a "citizen reported to the Sheriff's Office that they purchased a box of Legos at a consignment shop in South Carolina," the office wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday . "Upon returning home and opening the box they discovered the box contained a quantity of methamphetamine instead of Legos," the office wrote. Bulloch County sheriff's Investigator Jim Riggs told the Statesboro Herald that three women bought what they thought was a toy but actually contained about three pounds of methamphetamine worth $40,000. "They took it and gave it to a young child, who opened the box" Riggs told the newspaper. The child was likely very disappointed, he added. The Sheriff's Office then contacted the Drug Enforcement Administration, which said the box might have been purchased in an auction before making it the consignment shop. More: Frozen strawberry shipment from Mexico contained $12.7 million worth of meth, authorities say Riggs told the Herald that when drug dealers try to send illicit packages through the mail, they often pick abandoned addresses, hoping someone can pick up the contraband. However, the postal service doesn't always deliver to these vacant places and instead can hold auctions, "sort of like 'Storage Wars,'" for the unclaimed mail, he added. Follow USA TODAY's Ryan Miller on Twitter @RyanW_Miller This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Child finds $40,000 worth of meth in Lego box from consignment shop


The Patriots have re-signed defensive tackle Danny Shelton , according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (on Twitter ). Terms of the deal are not yet known. Shelton hit the open market for the first time this offseason after the Pats declined his fifth-year option. He played well in a part-time capacity last season, grading as Pro Football Focus' No. 27 overall interior defender, but it's worth noting that Shelton was also a healthy scratch for multiple Pats games. A better run defender than pass rusher, the 6-2, 345-pound Shelton played on roughly a third of New England's defensive snaps a year ago, the lowest playing time percentage of his career. In 13 games, Shelton 21 tackles (one for loss) and one quarterback hit. The Patriots originally acquired Shelton and a fifth-round pick from the Browns in exchange for a third-round selection in March 2018. This offseason, his market was pretty quiet outside of a meeting with the Bengals .


Tariffs that the U.S. is threatening to impose against Mexican goods could have steep costs, both economically and politically, while also affecting important policy decisions. President Donald Trump said the duties will be imposed June 10 unless Mexico takes steps to address illegal immigration. While White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said the hope is that the tariffs aren't necessary, the president has shown that his threats are not idle. Under the plan Trump outlined, the tariffs would begin at 5%, levied the first day of each month until they reach a maximum of 25%. Based on 2018 trade numbers, in which the U.S. imported $371.9 billion from Mexico, that would equate to a tax on U.S. consumers that would start at $18.6 billion and escalate to just shy of $93 billion. Should Mexico choose to retaliate with a similar 5% rate, the initial costs to its consumers would be about $15 billion in U.S. dollars, graduating to $74.8 billion assuming the duties follow the same path as what the White House has threatened to impose. Those figures are based on the $299.1 billion worth of U.S. goods that Mexico imported last year, a figure that represents 47% of Mexico's total. Related video: Popular American SUVs to be hit by Mexico tariffs Total costs are even more Those figures, while a baseline from which to measure, don't take into account all the impact. That's because in the critical auto industry, many parts crisscross borders multiple times, making the impact even more substantial. "Production processes would have to be changed in substantial ways to reduce the impact of the tariffs, reducing productivity in a significant way," said Carlos Capistran, Canada and Mexico economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. "This could eventually lead many firms that currently produce in Mexico to relocate to the U.S., significantly impacting growth in Mexico." Indeed, vehicles are the top U.S. imports from Mexico, worth $93 billion last year. They are followed by electrical machinery ($64 billion), machinery ($63 billion), mineral fuels ($16 billion) and medical instruments ($15 billion), according to U.S. Trade Representative office figures. On the export side, machinery was tops at $46 billion, followed by electrical machinery ($43 billion) mineral fuels ($34 billion), vehicles ($22 billion) and plastics ($18 billion). "In Mexico, higher US tariffs would lower growth and cause a depreciation of the peso. The latter would happen in part to absorb the impact of the tariffs. It would also increase prices, especially if Mexico decides to retaliate," Capistran said in a note. The costs extend beyond the tariffs as well. Wall Street has suffered during the global tariff dispute, with stocks dropping Friday as investors worry over the longer-term impact of the trade impasse. "These tariffs that would only ramp up would be a total mess," said Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at Bleakley Advisory Group. "In the meantime, business has another reason to sit on their hands before making any major decisions." Taken together, the situation could have an impact on the Federal Reserve. Central bank officials have said repeatedly that they are comfortable with current policy and have no plans to make changes at least through 2019. However, Vice Chairman Richard Clarida in a speech Thursday outlined the conditions under which the Fed would consider cutting rates, specifically citing "global economic and financial developments" as a key consideration. Markets are pricing in rate cuts in September and December. "This endemic instability and uncertainty creates a very difficult dilemma for the Fed and other global central banks," Krishna Guha, head of global policy and central bank strategy at Evercore ISI, said in a note. Clarida's remark, Guha said, come in an environment where "it appears increasingly likely that the trajectory for trade will be one in which these downside risks will mount. This underpins our assessment that the case for insurance cuts is strengthening," he said. "The impetus to delay investment decisions would likely imply a lower short-run neutral interest rate. Put differently, it is hard to argue that the rate path that was appropriate in April would remain appropriate in the face of further trade-led increases in uncertainty as well as downside risk," Guha added. Markets have not been assuaged by economic data that has remained on balance positive as worries mount over how far Trump will go. Deutsche Bank estimates that the trade war has pulled $5 trillion out of the stock market. ""The latest tariff threat with Mexico was quite unexpected, as we've been hearing how well discussions have been going with both Canada and Mexico. This is just the latest worry to put on the fire for investors," Ryan Detrick, senior market strategist for LPL Financial, said in a statement. "The big question at the end of the day though is can we really fight two trade wars at the same time?"


Doug Nordman and his wife have always talked to their daughter, Carol, about the concept of retirement, and it was when she was a teenager that she decided she wanted to be financially independent, he said. She watched Nordman, a retired member of the Navy and blogger at The Military Guide , and his wife, Marge, handle money her whole life, and would read personal finance blogs or practice frugality alongside her parents, Nordman said. They discussed work-life balances, salaries, tax withholding and investing. After graduating from high school, she went on to serve in the Navy with an ROTC internship and maintains a high savings rate, at about 40% or so. "She'd also watched other families and decided that she wanted to save her money for financial independence instead of buying more stuff," he said. "She wanted to have more life choices." Discussing money   and especially retirement   with a teenager pays off, and it's never too early to start the conversation. Americans are not saving enough for retirement, and in some cases they're not starting young enough, either. Workers today can expect to spend decades of their lives in retirement, and will have to pay for the necessities, such as housing, groceries and utilities, as well as the unexpected, like emergencies and mounting health care. Even those with 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts are not putting away as much as they could, sometimes at no fault of their own   saving for retirement is one of the many financial obligations a person has, alongside paying off student loans, shorter-term goals and everyday expenses. But young people have an advantage their older counterparts do not have: time. Even if they don't have a lot of money to start with, just $5 or $10 a month in the beginning of their college careers, while they're working part time or interning, can be extremely beneficial. Compound interest, which is the interest paid to the investor on the principal and previous interest earned, is a powerful tool, and the younger the account, the more can be potentially earned. Parents can have conversations about money management, or even reward their kids for saving. Nordman said he and his wife let their daughter decide how to spend cash at an early age, either using it to buy food or toys, or saving it at "the Bank of Dad," where she'd earn interest (a penny) every month. Liz, a mom of three and personal finance blogger at Chief Mom Officer , said she's talked to her children about money since before they were in school. Her teenager now knows about compound interest and investing, and when he gets a job she'll offer him a "parental match" to encourage saving in an IRA. "When I was a teen, my father did this for my teenage job as a cashier, and I loved seeing my money instantly increase with that match," she said. Others have also made a point to discuss saving for the future with their teenagers: My wife and I made a point of talking about financial independence while my daughter was in high school. As a result, my daughter went to school on a full academic scholarship as an engineer, graduated with money in the bank and is 2 years in on a 10 year early retirement plan.   Elite Life Warrior (@EliteLifeWarri1) June 8, 2019 Talked to my son starting freshman year, showing that he could have $500k at 70 per $1000 he put into an IRA now. He started a business selling chips out if his jacket at school and put a couple hundred into an IRA.   The Small Investor (@SmallIvy_SI) June 7, 2019 My daughter is in 7th grade & getting certified to ref kids' soccer. She wants to put 75% of her earnings into a Roth. My kids are 13 and 7 and they know savings rates, appreciating assets, compound interest, budgeting, etc. They still blow tons of $ on candy though. 😜   Adrienne (@123sleepyweasel) June 7, 2019 Of course, retirement is a long way away for most teenagers, in which case there are a few other ways to connect them with the concept of saving for this far-off goal. Parents and teachers can encourage teenagers to imagine themselves when they're older, and closer to retirement. Studies have shown people can't always picture themselves older, and equate saving for retirement to giving money to a stranger. Also, it's important to introduce them to the right savings vehicles, such as 401(k) plans when they do become eligible to join one, or IRAs until then. Some parents may want to open a Roth IRA for their working children because those accounts allow for withdrawals of principal tax- and penalty-free. Understanding the basics of investing can set new employees up for success when they get paperwork asking them to enroll in a 401(k). Young adults need to understand it's OK if they're starting out contributing just a few dollars a month, said Shelly-Ann Eweka, a wealth adviser at TIAA. "Start with whatever you can," she said. "Push yourself to start with just a little bit."


President Trump on Sunday floated the possibility of staying in office longer than two terms, suggesting in a morning tweet that his supporters might "demand that I stay longer." The president, who will kick off his reelection campaign on Tuesday with an event in Orlando, has previously joked about serving more than two terms, including at an event in April , when he told a crowd that he might remain in the Oval Office "at least for 10 or 14 years." The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution limits the presidency to two terms. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post In tweets Sunday morning, Trump also voiced dissatisfaction with recent news coverage of his administration, calling both The Washington Post and the New York Times "the Enemy of the People." He added : "The good news is that at the end of 6 years, after America has been made GREAT again and I leave the beautiful White House (do you think the people would demand that I stay longer? KEEP AMERICA GREAT), both of these horrible papers will quickly go out of business & be forever gone!" Trump last month floated the notion of being given two bonus years as president to make up for the time former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III spent on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign. The president shared a tweet in which Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. declared, "Trump should have 2 yrs added to his 1st term as pay back for time stolen by this corrupt failed coup." Last year, Trump also joked about doing away with term limits in a speech to Republican donors at his Mar-a-Lago estate in which he praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for doing so. "He's now president for life. President for life. No, he's great," Trump said, according to CNN. "And look, he was able to do that. I think it's great. Maybe we'll have to give that a shot some day." felicia.sonmez@washpost.com


Serious bridal inspiration, right this way. Engaged and planning your dream wedding? Single but into #WeddingPorn? Married yet still in the market for celebrity bridal eye candy? You've come to the right place, my friends. Here are 50 of the most breathtakingly beautiful wedding gowns worn by your favorite celebs, from Meghan Markle to Audrey Hepburn. Get ready to pin. Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli The Orange is the New Black star wed Lauren Morelli (who is a writer for the show!) wearing an elegant off-the-shoulder number. Lauren opted for an embellished jumpsuit by Christian Siriano that featured an epic cape. The duo tied the knot in 2017 in Palm Springs, California. Meghan Markle Of course the Duchess of Sussex is on this list. The off-the-shoulder Givenchy gown she wore to wed Prince Harry in 2018 is the very definition of iconic. Meghan Markle (Reception Dress) Oh, and following the ceremony, Meghan casually changed into this elegant Stella McCartney gown for the private reception. Harry also changed, but this gallery isn't about him, okay?! Princess Eugenie The Peter Pilotto dress Princess Eugenie wore for her fall wedding to Jack Brooksbank was beyond gorgeous. Apparently, the bride specifically asked for the gown to be designed in a way that would show off the scar she has from her childhood scoliosis operation, which is "a point of pride" for the Princess . Ciara Ciara asked Roberto Cavalli designer Peter Dundas to make her gown for her nuptials to football player Russell Wilson. Apparently, it took four fittings in three countries to get the dress just right! Nicky Hilton Not only did heiress Nicky Hilton get married to heir James Rothschild at Kensington freaking Palace, but her Valentino gown alone reportedly cost $75,000. Nikki Reed For Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder's California wedding, Nikki decided to ditch the veil. According to her dress designer Claire Pettibone, the actress didn't let Ian see the dress until the big day, even though he called and texted her at every fitting. Lauren Conrad Lauren Conrad is another celeb who got married in California (which is to be expected as the former star of Laguna Beach and The Hills ), and she wore a custom-made Badgley Mischka gown for her wedding to William Tell. Solange Knowles First, yes, this is a picture of Solange biking to her wedding ceremony in New Orleans (who needs the limo?). Second, this Stéphane Rolland cape dress is only one of the four outfits she wore on the Sunday of her wedding. Olivia Palermo Olivia didn't wear a dress to her wedding ceremony-she wore three pieces by Carolina Herrera: a light cashmere sweater, a tulle skirt, and white shorts. Kaley Cuoco For Kaley's San Diego wedding to Karl Cook, she wore this incredibly ornate Reem Acra dress, which, according to reports , took 400 hours and a team of 10 seamstresses to construct. Wow! Kim Kardashian Kim and Kanye obviously had an over-the-top wedding, with a pre-party at Versailles and the ceremony in Florence. For her dress, Kim wore a custom gown by then-Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci. Christina Ricci A couple of days after the actress married James Heerdegen in New York, she shared this picture of her Givenchy gown, tweeting , "I'm sorry I have to share what @riccardotisci made for me!! #iloveyouricky!" Kelly Clarkson In 2013, Kelly wore this dreamy Temperly wedding gown to marry Brandon Blackstock. Now let's all please take a moment to appreciate the sunflowers in her bouquet, 'cause that's adorable. Chrissy Teigen Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's treasure of a relationship became official in the eyes of the law when she wore this Vera Wang dress at her 2013 nuptials. Melissa Etheridge and Linda Wallem The singer wed her now-wife, actress, writer, and producer Linda Wallem in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in California. Melissa wore a suit while Linda went with a textured V-neck gown that resembled flower petals. Now where can I find this exact setting for MY wedding?! Kate Bosworth For her 2013 nuptials, Kate wore an Oscar De La Renta gown that featured, according to Vogue , "an 8-foot-long, 16-foot-wide train." Love a bride who brings the drama. Keira Knightley Keira Knightly delighted the masses (or at the very least, me) when she wore this tulle, knee-length Chanel dress for her marriage to James Righton. The casual bride also clearly loved the dress- she's worn it at least three times since. Michelle Kwan Michelle's 2013 marriage to Clay Pells featured the bride in a custom Vera Wang gown. The Olympian and the designer go way back, with Michelle saying , "I wore so many skating dresses designed by her, whole skating shows and everything. I have a long relationship with her." No wonder they got such a gorgeous result! Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway wore this dreamy, gauzy Valentino gown for her wedding to Adam Shulman. That headpiece has me drooling, you? Kim Kardashian Remember when Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were married for 72 days? Well, this is the dress she wore to kick it off. Khloé Kardashian And do you remember when Khloé Kardashian was married to Lamar Odom and they launched a fragrance called Unbreakable Bond ? She wore this Vera Wang dress to their wedding in 2009. Kate Moss Supermodel Kate Moss obvi went high fashion for her 2011 wedding to musician Jamie Hince, wearing a cream dress by John Galliano. Kate Middleton Kate Middleton wore this unique lacy Alexander McQueen dress for her marriage to Prince William in 2011, and honestly, I've been thinking about it ever since. Hilary Duff Hilary has since divorced hockey player Mike Comrie (and is now engaged to a new man), but for her 2010 wedding to hubby #1, she wore this stunning Vera Wang number. Alicia Keys Alicia Keys married Swiss Beatz in 2010. The singer-songwriter wore a gorge headpiece, sandals, and a dress by Vera Wang. Salma Hayek Salma Hayek opted for a Balenciaga wedding gown for her wedding to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault. Chelsea Clinton Chelsea Clinton went with go-to wedding dress designer Vera Wang for her 2010 ceremony. Her A-line dress featured a crystal-encrusted belt, making the gown a sparkly stunner. Katie Holmes Katie married Tom in a multimillion-dollar wedding ceremony at a 15th century Italian castle while wearing Valentino. As ya do. Letizia Ortiz Queen Letizia of Spain went full-royal for her wedding dress, having designer Manual Pertegaz embroider literal GOLD into the collar, cuffs, and hem of her dress as well as the veil, and finishing off the look with a diamond tiara. Casual. Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani might currently be dating The Voice coach Blake Shelton, but we'll always remember the amazingly original custom Christian Dior gown that she wore to marry Gavin Rossdale in 2002. Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Superstar soccer player Abby Wambach married her wife, Glennon, in a stylish burgundy velvet blazer, while her other half opted for a beaded dress with a low back. Gorgeous! Jennifer Lopez J.Lo kicked off her yearlong marriage to backup dancer Cris Judd with a lavish wedding that included her wearing this gorgeous lace gown by Valentino. Jada Pinkett Smith Everyone's favorite Red Table Talk host married long-time husband Will Smith in 1997. And while she looks fab in this Berta dress, apparently, the ceremony didn't go according to plan. Per Jada's mom , "It was a mess...Jada was sick, she was very unpleasant." Well, uh, glad it all worked out! Princess Diana How could we have a "most stunning celeb wedding dresses" photo gallery without a pic of Princess Diana? Answer: We can't. Yoko Ono In 1969, Yoko Ono surprised fans by wearing sunglasses, sneakers, and knee-high socks to her wedding to John Lennon. Grace Kelly For her 1956 marriage to Prince Rainer III of Monaco, Grace Kelly wore a dress by costume designer Helen Rose, who had also dressed Grace for a few of her films. Liz Taylor An 18-year-old Liz Taylor opted for this classic bridal dress to marry Conrad "Nicky" Hilton. Of course, it's only one of her eight wedding outfits! Liz Taylor Liz Taylor's most famous wedding dress is probably this sweet yellow dress that she paired with the most magnificent hair-flower situation for her 1964 wedding to Richard Burton (the first one!). Audrey Hepburn For Audrey Hepburn's first marriage, she wore this elegant Balmain gown with puffy sleeves, a high neck, and a big sash. Marilyn Monroe Marilyn got married three times in her life, but perhaps the most famous of her wedding outfits is the dark brown (dark brown!) suit with a white fur collar that she wore to marry baseball player Joe DiMaggio. Jackie Kennedy Designer Ann Lowe was shamefully not given credit for designing Jackie Kennedy's stunning wedding dress until years after the ceremony. At the time, Jackie simply said that her dress was made by a "colored woman dressmaker." Priyanka Chopra Sure, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had about 34,234 ceremonies to celebrate their love, but there's no denying that her custom-made Ralph Lauren gown deserved its own event. Karlie Kloss Karlie obv looked amazing in the Dior gown that she wore to marry Joshua Kusher (aka Jared's brother) in 2018. She ended the night of her nuptials on the floor in her wedding dress eating cake at 2 a.m. , which is honestly quite relatable. Mandy Moore In a truly boss move, Many Moore wore a ruffly pink dress (with flowers!) for her wedding to singer Taylor Goldsmith. Rose Leslie Please enjoy the perfection that is Rose Leslie's wedding dress, because wow did she look amazing at her 2018 Scottish wedding to Game of Thrones costar Kit Harington. Amy Schumer Amy Schumer and chef/author Chris Fischer had a celeb-filled ceremony after deciding to get married just the week prior. Amy wore a Monique Lhuillier wedding dress and her stylist Leesa Evans said of the choice, "We went in and tried on the first dress and that is the only dress we ever tried on...it was so easy and so effortless." Serena Williams Serena Williams looked like a literal princess at her wedding to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian in 2017 . The tennis star wore a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown and a cape, and she told Vogue , "I loved the idea of doing a really spectacular ball gown, and it has turned out to be such an incredibly special piece." Whitney Port Whitney found her dress designer Ashi during a "Pinterest spiral" (lol, amazing) and called the gown , which she wore to her 2016 wedding, "the most gorgeous dress I will probably ever wear!" Miranda Kerr For supermodel Miranda Kerr's 2017 wedding to Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, she wore this show-stopping Dior dress designed for her specifically by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Allison Williams In 2015, Girls actress Allison Williams wore this custom Oscar De La Renta gown at her Wyoming wedding. Pippa Middleton Kate's sister, Pippa, might not technically be a royal, but her wedding saw its share of fanfare and royal guests (yes, including Prince Harry). Pippa wore a bespoke Giles Deacon gown to marry her longtime boyfriend, financier James Matthews. Emmy Rossum For her 2017 wedding to producer Sam Esmail, Emmy Rossum wore an elegant Carolina Herrera gown. Later, Emmy told Vogue , "As soon as I got engaged, I immediately knew that I wanted Mrs. Herrera to make my wedding dress."


Frozen treats are always in season, but if you're looking for an excuse to indulge, National Ice Cream Day is July 21. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots for San Antonio's ice cream enthusiasts. Here are the best places to spend a refreshing and delicious Sunday, possibly even with a sundae. 1. Steel City Pops Topping the list is Steel City Pops . Located at 812 S. Alamo St. in Lavaca, it's the highest-rated ice cream and frozen yogurt spot in San Antonio, boasting 4.5 stars out of 210 reviews on Yelp. 2. El Paraiso Ice Cream Next up is Los Angeles Heights - Keystone's El Paraiso Ice Cream , situated at 1934 Fredericksburg Road. With five stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, the ice cream and frozen yogurt spot has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Lick Honest Ice Creams Tobin Hill's Lick Honest Ice Creams , located at 312 Pearl Parkway, Suite 2101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the ice cream and frozen yogurt spot four stars out of 479 reviews. 4. Brindles Awesome Ice Creams Brindles Awesome Ice Creams , an ice cream and frozen yogurt spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 258 Yelp reviews. Head over to 11255 Huebner Road to see for yourself. 5. Amy's Ice Creams Check out Amy's Ice Creams , which has earned four stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp. You can find the ice cream and frozen yogurt spot at 255 E. Basse Road This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


The college basketball season starts on November 5th, and just like every year, it will not disappoint. Once again, there are plenty of title contenders that could raise the trophy in Atlanta in 2020. Who are the top 10 teams heading into this upcoming season? 1. Michigan State Spartans Experience: Tom Izzo looks to lead an experienced squad that made it all the way to the Final Four in 2019, where they lost to Texas Tech. The Spartans bring back four core guys in Cassius Winston, Xavier Tillman, Joshua Langford and Kenny Goins. Winston's ways: As the senior point guard, Winston will be the main catalyst in running the Sparty's offense. He came off a season where he averaged 18.8 points per game along with 7.5 assists a game. Rocket power: Freshman Rocket Watts may have been Lamelo Ball's teammate in high school, but he is a lot more that that. The high flying athletic guard will make a huge impact coming off the bench in East Lansing. 2. Kansas Jayhawks They're back: Devon Dotson coming back, along with the return of Silvio DeSouza and Udoka Azubuike, could lead Kansas back a top the Big 12 standings. The duo of DeSouza and Azubuike may be the scariest front court in the entire country. Add some Moss: Iowa grad transfer Isaiah Moss shot 42% from three last year as a Hawkeye and hopes to do that again with Kansas. Consistent three point shooting is something Bill Self's Jayhawks dearly missed last season. Bigger roles: Ochai Agbaji and Dotson load up the backcourt, where they combined for 20.8 points per game last season. Expect that number to increase with the losses of Lagerald Vick and Quentin Grimes. 3. Duke Blue Devils Loaded roster: Once again, Coach K adds another stacked recruiting class into the ACC. They may not have Zion , but they have the players to make up for his scoring. Freshmen Vernon Carey Jr., Cassius Stanley, Wendell Moore and Matthew Hurt will all have a huge impact on the offense side of the ball in Durham. Tre's team: Duke nation was happy to hear that starting point guard Tre Jones decided to return for his sophomore campaign. The defensive stud can also bring scoring and experience to a young team. Still dominant: They may not have the same hype as last year's team, but this year's Duke team will be based around the play of Jones. The amount of offensive weapons with Jones' passing ability is a force no team wants to face. Alongside all the incoming freshman are seniors Javin Delaurier and Jack White, who will most likely be the captains of this year's Blue Devil squad. 4. Kentucky Wildcats Depth on depth: The return of Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards, and EJ Montgomery is huge in Lexington. Coach John Calipari adds the number two overall recruiting class in the country with plenty of guys who can ball out at any time. Hagans' time: The sophomore guard will be the main clamp on the defensive end for the Wildcats. Hagans led the team with 1.6 steals a game and continually frustrated his opponents with his lockdown defense. Freshmen to watch: Tyrese Maxey and Kahlil Whitney are guys who will have a big impact for the Wildcats this upcoming season. Both are expect to be one-and-dones that have the athleticism to dominate for Coach Cal. They can both create offense for the Cats, who lost many of their best offensive players to the NBA. 5. Louisville Cardinals Experienced crew: Out of the top-10 teams ranked here, Louisville brings back the most upperclassmen. Jordan Nwora, Dwayne Sutton, and Malik Williams return to their starting positions while Steven Enoch and Ryan McMahon will get an even bigger role off the bench for Chris Mack's Cardinals. So fresh, so clean: St. Joe's transfer Lamarr "Fresh" Kimble will most likely take the starting spot of Christen Cunningham. Kimble averaged 15.6 points a game with the Hawks and will now be the facilitator with the amount of offensive weapons in Louisville's arsenal. Return of the Mack: Coach Mack is back for another season where he will have he will be more comfortable with the team he has. Mack's coaching is huge for a team loaded with experience along with freshman stud Samuell Williamson joining the rotation as another offensive weapon for the Cardinals. 6. Gonzaga Bulldogs Reloading: They may have lost key players like Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke, but the Zags reloaded. They will bring back starting center Killian Tillie and forward Filip Petrusev. Adding to them, transfers Admon Gilder and Ryan Woolridge will contribute alongside a loaded freshmen class headlined by forward Drew Timme. Timme's time: The number 41 overall player in the 2019 class, Drew Timme's size and athleticism make him one of the biggest offensive threats for the Zags. He can space the floor, knock down outside shots, and has a great low-post spin move that is tough to stop. Maker's Mark: As always, Mark Few puts a team together that may not look dominant on paper, but they are always lurking in the top 10 every year. No one can overlook the Bulldogs because of Few's ability to adjust his team to be the best. 7. North Carolina Tar Heels Cole's World: This Carolina team will be completely different from last year's team, but it all starts with freshman point guard Cole Anthony. He nearly averaged a triple double at Oak Hill Academy and that production will be a huge impact in Roy Williams' and the Tar Heels throughout the season. Fear the frontcourt: Garrison Brooks and Sterling Manley are back for another season and they will be joined by four star recruit Armando Bacot. With the size and athleticism these guys have, no team wants to be in the paint when they are around. Loaded backcourt: Even with Anthony at the point, the Tar Heels still have a ton of backcourt depth. Look out for Leaky Black, who was hurt toward the end of the season along with grad transfer Christian Keeling, senior Brandon Robinson, and incoming freshman Anthony Harris. 8. Villanova Wildcats Returning starters: Colin Gillespie, Saddiq Bey, and Jermaine Samuels are back for another campaign where they will get a bigger role in Jay Wright's offense. Look for Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to be starting at the Wildcat frontcourt come October. Bryan Antoine: One of the top players in Nova's 2019 recruiting class, Bryan Antoine could be a one-and-done prospect that makes a huge impact right away for the Cats. His athleticism and ability to hit from deep could put Villanova in the conversation for another national championship. Price is Wright: Since 2007, Jay Wright's Wildcats have only missed one NCAA tournament. With Wright being one of the most highly regarded coaches in the country, the expectation is that this experienced team will be a top-10 team throughout the season. 9. Memphis Tigers Fab Five part 2? Penny Hardaway will have the task of leading the best recruiting class in the nation. The expectations are high and the results could be historical. With James Wiseman, Precious Achiuwa, Boogie Ellis, DJ Jeffries, and Lester Quinones, they could surprise many as one of the toughest young teams in the NCAA. The Wise man: As one of the top recruits in the 2019 class , Wiseman could easily be a one-and-done prospect at Memphis. At 6-foot-11, Wiseman is very mobile and is tough to stop on the offensive end. He has a decent mid-range game and is a good rim protector as well. 10. Maryland Terrapins Back at it: They may have lost in the second round of the 2019 tourney, but the Terps bring back everyone besides Bruno Fernando. This season will be a test for coach Mark Turgeon, who has been scrutinized at times by Maryland fans for not doing well enough with the talent around him. Cowan's commitment: Junior guard Anthony Cowan is the leading scorer from last season that will be relied on in the offensive zone. Look for Cowan to be one of the most productive players in the Big 10 as he will has only gotten better since he joined Maryland. Frontcourt duo: One thing to watch for with Maryland is the the big men of Jalen Smith and Chol Marial. Smith is a big who can shoot the ball from outside while the 7-foot-3 Marial can do damage on both ends of the floor for the Terps.


Jordy Nelson already hung up his cleats in March , but now he'll be officially ending his career as a member of the team he's known the longest. The Green Bay Packers announced on Sunday that the veteran wide receiver would be retiring with the team in an official ceremony. Nelson spent the first 10 years of his career with the Packers after they selected him in the second round of the 2008 draft out of Kansas State. He made one Pro Bowl in 2014 and helped lead the team to a Super Bowl XLV win in 2011. Nelson finished his career in the top five of almost every major receiving record in franchise history. He was second in touchdown receptions (69), third in receptions (550), third in games with at least 100 yards (25) and fifth in receiving yards (7,848). He also owns the Packers' single-season receiving yards record with 1,519 in 2014. The Packers released Nelson in March of 2018, and he landed a two-year deal with the Oakland Raiders just two days later. He had a fine season   739 yards on 63 catches were an improvement over 2017   but the Raiders cut him loose after adding Antonio Brown. Oddly enough, that worked out fine for Nelson, since they already paid him his 2019 bonus in December. Could Jordy Nelson play again? Nelson has hinted that he might come out of retirement if close friend and former teammate Aaron Rodgers came calling, but that may not be in the cards. But interestingly, as ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio pointed out , Nelson did not sign a one-day contract with the Packers. While that may sound like a technicality, it's also a technicality that would make it easier to sign with another team if he so chooses. Because he's currently a free agent, he can come out of retirement to sign with any team. But if he signed with the Packers   even for a day   that would have given them the right to block a signing with any other team. Chances are, Nelson is done and would only come out of retirement to join back up with Rodgers. But at the very least, he's having his cake and eating it too by keeping his options open after celebrating his career in Green Bay. More from Yahoo Sports: Best moments from Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony Astros throw combined no-hitter in Sanchez's debut Stroman's first Mets start 'a little all over the place' Messi's ban for criticizing CONMEBOL reinforces his point


Previewing the future of driving and the M brand. Future of Performance Last fall BMW provided some insight into the company's vision for future mobility with the iNEXT, which emphasizes connectivity and autonomous operation. For those who are concerned that humans won't be driving in the future, BMW may have put these fears to rest with its latest concept: the Vision M NEXT. The Vision M NEXT represents the German automaker's look to the future for those who enjoy the engagement of driving   something BMW's M brand is all about. iNEXT vs. M NEXT  The BMW Vision M NEXT provides a glimpse into the future of sporty driving,  said Adrian van Hooydonk, senior vice president of BMW Group Design.  Where the BMW Vision iNEXT illustrated how autonomous driving is set to transform life on board our vehicles, the BMW Vision M NEXT demonstrates how state-of-the-art technology can also make the experience of driving yourself purer and more emotionally engaging,  van Hooydonk enthused. Sleek and Sexy With clear influence from the current BMW i8, the Vision M NEXT concept features a low, wedge-shaped silhouette with gull-wing doors. At the front is a modern interpretation of the classic kidney grille with headlights that make first use of Laser Wire light technology for a futuristic look. The Vision M NEXT features large air intakes that are further enhanced by matte-neon Thrilling Orange paint, which really stands out next to the Cast Silver paint. Unique Look The Laser Wire lights are employed at the rear too, as well as a combination of the Thrilling Orange paint and rear diffuser created from recycled carbon fiber. The louvers on the rear window are a nod to the iconic BMW M1. This combination, along with the unique lights, gives the M NEXT a wide, sporting look. Hybrid Sports Car "The BMW Vision M NEXT is a progressive hybrid sports car that makes a very clear and confident statement, in terms of both appearance and interaction," said Domagoj Dukec, vice president of BMW Design. The emotion-stirring exterior design clearly announces the BMW Vision Vehicle's performance potential, borrowing styling cues from both classic and contemporary BMW sports cars in the process," Dukec noted. Purposeful Interior As one would expect from a car for the future, the BMW Vision M Next unlocks automatically with facial recognition. The gullwing doors open with the touch of a button, revealing an interior designed for the driver. Seats appear to be completely integrated into the body of the car, upholstered with a foam that molds itself to the occupant for the ultimate in comfort and support. Advanced Display Controls, displays and driver interaction are part of what BMW calls the BOOST Pod. "The entire interior is focused on the BOOST Pod. The geometry has a deliberately low-key feel so that the driver can concentrate fully on the driving experience," further explained Dukec. A transparent Curved Glass Display stretches around the steering wheel like a visor, which is enhanced by a head-up display on the windshield. Clear and Intuitive "In the BMW Vision M NEXT, intelligent technologies help the driver and deliver the right content at the right time. Operation is clear and intuitive, with all information presented in the driver's direct field of view. This is a deliberate counterpoint to the BMW Vision iNEXT, which focused on multimodal operation from every seat," observed Dukec. Powerful Hybrid Powertrain Not only does the Vision M NEXT look and feel futuristic, it has a powertrain to match. The plug-in hybrid system uses an electric motor on each axle as well as a powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This advanced sports car can run as a pure electric vehicle with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The gasoline engine also sends power to the rear wheels; the system combines to produce 600 horsepower. Acceleration is quick: 62 mph (100 km/h) comes up in 3 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph. The Vision M NEXT also has an all-electric range of 62 miles. Driving the Future The BMW Vision M NEXT is still merely a concept, but it is pleasing to see a car company of BMW's caliber looking to the future with an exhilarating high-performance sports car, rather than a vehicle that humans will simply occupy while being transported around town autonomously. BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT BMW Vision M NEXT


The Broncos selected Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner in the second round of this year's NFL draft and he's penciled in to be the team's starting left guard as a rookie. Risner seems to be doing well at organized team activities. Judging from the testimony of the team's defensive linemen, Risner has been doing all the right things. "He's good," defensive lineman Adam Gotsis said after practice on May 23. "I mean, he's coming in here and working real hard. He's a good fit for our o-line. You can tell he's hungry and he's in his playbook. I haven't really seen him out there blowing too much stuff out there (assignment-wise), so that's a good sign for us. "I think he's going to be a huge boost to our o-line and I think he's really going to help out especially with a big run coming back. I'm sure there are veteran guards and other linemen that are helping him out." Once Ron Leary returns to full health, Denver's starting offensive line could be Garett Bolles, Risner, Connor McGovern, Leary and Ja'Wuan James. That sounds a bit improved from their 2018 lineup and much improved from the 2017 squad. Risner will be a key member of the 2019 lineup. MORE: Kevin Na gives caddie awesome present right after PGA Tour win: 'That's your car!' Damon Harrison tired of repeated contract talks Ahead of Finals, Stephen Curry defends Kevin Durant against critics NFL world responds to passing of Packers legend Bart Starr There's serious potential in a Kyrie Irving - D'Angelo Russell pairing


CHICAGO Six people were killed and eight others wounded since Monday morning in the latest spate of bloody violence in the nation's third largest city. The flurry of gun violence comes as Chicago has experienced a 21% surge in homicides and a 20% increase in non-fatal shooting incidents so far in 2015, according to Chicago Police Department data. The latest violence all occurred on the city's South and West sides, which historically have endured the vast majority violence in the city. Deputy Chief Eugene Roy told reporters that gunfire killed two women and wounded three others   including an 11-month old boy   as they returned from a family outing around 7:15 p.m. on Monday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. A car pulled up on the family as they were getting out of their own vehicle, and one or more suspects opened fire on the family. Police did not know why the family was targeted. The women who were fatally shot, 24-year-old Patricia Chew and 46-year-old Lolita Wells, were the boy's mother and grandmother. "In a second, two generations of that child's family were wiped out," Roy told reporters. A police officer who arrived on the scene rushed the boy to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Two men, both 25, also suffered non life-threatening injuries. About five hours later and less than three miles away, a woman and two men were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting early Tuesday in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the city's South Side. The shooting happened near a playground when two male gunmen opened fire from a nearby alley. The woman, identified by family as 22-year-old Ayanna Northern, was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Chicago Tribune. The two men killed in the incident, who have not yet been identified, were both shot in the head and were pronounced dead at nearby hospitals. A 24-year-old woman and 36-year-old man were also wounded in the incident but were expected to survive, police said. On Monday morning, an 18-year-old man was fatally shot on the city's West Side. The man, who has yet to be identified, was shot several times in the arms and chest, according to police. No arrests were made in that incident. There was also a spate of non-fatal shooting incidents in the city since late Monday. A 2-year-old boy who was grazed by a bullet is in good condition at the hospital after someone accidentally discharged a gun in his home early Tuesday morning. Police were questioning a male relative of the boy's about the shooting, the Tribune reports. A 26-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot late Monday evening as he rode a bicycle in the West Englewood neighborhood on the South Side. In a separate incident incident in the Washington Park neighborhood, a 23-year-old man was shot in the left shoulder as he stood outside in a drive-by shooting, according to police. Follow USA TODAY Chicago correspondent Aamer Madhani on Twitter: @AamerISmad


Berkeley will experience mild temperatures today, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Temperatures will reach 67 degrees today and a weekly high of 75 degrees on Saturday. The immediate forecast also has partly cloudy skies in store for today. Skies will begin clearing on Saturday, remaining clear through Sunday. Winds will remain fairly calm over the course of the week, with the highest speeds on Monday at just 10 mph. Want to take advantage of the weather? Check out these upcoming events and things to do in Berkeley . This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


HUFFMAN, TX   A double date with two Huffman couples ended in a tragic murder-suicide on Sunday, police said. Harris County Sheriff's deputies were called at about 3:15 a.m. to a home in the 3600 block of Kennington for a shooting. Deputies found 27-year-old Austin Smith shot to death on the driveway when they arrived at the home, deputies said. Investigators said Austin Smith and his girlfriend had gone mudding with Colby Rigsby and his girlfriend on Saturday evening. The two couples returned to Rigsby's home and witnesses said Rigsby and his girlfriend began arguing. Witnesses told investigators that Smith intervened between Rigsby and his girlfriend, and the two men began fighting in front of the home. Update on yesterday's murder-suicide on Kennington Ct: the victim has been identified as Austin Smith, w/m, 27 yoa. The suspect/shooter identified as Coby L. Rigsby, w/m 32 yoa. #HouNews   Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 1, 2019 Investigators said Rigsby went inside his home to get a gun, so Rigsby's girlfriend, and Smith and his girlfriend all left the home. Smith returned later to pick up his four-wheeler and was loading it onto a trailer when he was confronted by Rigsby, who allegedly shot and killed Smith in front of the home. Deputies went to the home to arrest Rigsby, and heard a gunshot inside, investigators said. When deputies went into the home, they found Rigsby dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with more information on the murder-suicide is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100. Send your news tips and story ideas to bryan.kirk@patch.com


While much of the offseason capital of the San Francisco 49ers was poured into improved the defensive line, the secondary only got one notable addition in free agent cornerback Jason Verrett . However, fellow cornerback Richard Sherman is confident with the group the 49ers will roll out on the back-end of their defense this season. " I'm 100 percent good with (the secondary). I don't think it'll be an issue ," Sherman said, via Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee . "The secondary wasn't the issue last year. We'd lose games by a touchdown down the stretch, the last second. It's not like, 'Oh man, the secondary was just getting killed the whole game and that's why we lost.' It was just guys' immaturity, mistakes, just not executing. Not knowing how to finish, not having finishers." Sherman was never at full strength last season as he was recovering from a torn Achilles sustained in his last year with the Seattle Seahawks. Jimmie Ward ended up on injured reserve again as well due to a broken forearm and Adrian Colbert also hit the injured list due to a high-ankle sprain. While Verrett has shown he can play at a very high level when healthy, he's played in just five games total over the last three seasons. However, the group has potential if it can stay healthy. The possibility of a much-improved pass rush following the additions of Nick Bosa and Dee Ford don't hurt either. "We needed guys to hit (the quarterback) in the face," Sherman said. "You need a few of them. Now we have guys that can rotate in and rotate out and put pressure. You have linebackers that they were looking for. Fred (Warner) is a year older, he's not a rookie play caller anymore. I think that helps everybody. I'm much healthier. I was kind of out there on one leg." The 49ers actually ranked 13th in the league in total defense despite allowing the fifth-most points of any team in the league. The return of Jimmy Garoppolo from a torn ACL could help make the 49ers offense more potent as well, which in turn could take some stress off the defensive side of the ball as well.


It was the kind of loss you never get over. The Houston Rockets needed a win in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors on Friday to extend their second-round series, and, despite Kevin Durant being sidelined with a strained calf, despite Stephen Curry going scoreless in the first half, despite their star backcourt of James Harden and Chris Paul combining for 62 points on 22-for-44 shooting, they didn't get it done. The Rockets led by double-digits at halftime of Game 7 of last year's conference finals against the Warriors and missed 27 straight 3-pointers, but, somehow, this was worse. "I'm definitely not going to get over it in this press conference or tomorrow or the next day," a despondent Mike D'Antoni said after the 118-113 defeat. "This one hurts. We didn't play our best. To beat these guys, you gotta play your best. It's almost like in a boxing match, you gotta knock the champion out. And we couldn't, we didn't knock them out." The Rockets can't chalk this up to untimely misses. They went 17 for 39 from 3-point range, their best mark of the playoffs, and had an offensive rating of 115.3, which would lead the league if sustained over a full season. They lost because they couldn't take care of the ball. They lost because they allowed the defending champions to hang around. They lost because, thanks to their defensive mistakes, Golden State had its best offensive game of the series on a night in which it played reserves Quinn Cook , Alfonzo McKinnie , Jordan Bell and Kevon Looney at the same time. "You cannot relax on defense for one second," D'Antoni said. You cannot forget to box out one second. You've gotta be a champion to beat a champion. I just thought there was too many times that we had a miscommunication, we relaxed a little bit or we weren't really 100 percent sharp. We were playing hard and trying to do it, but with them, you cannot make a mental mistake. Not for a second. Or it's going to be three points. And they got us a few times." One of the 3s he alluded to was the dagger: Klay Thompson's 28-foot bomb with 36 seconds on the clock. It gave the Warriors a 110-104 lead, and while it was by no means an easy shot, it was one Houston shouldn't have allowed. Paul could have left Andre Iguodala alone in the corner, but stunted at him rather than staying attached to one of the greatest shooters of all-time. "I made a false step towards Iguodala," Paul said, "and that's all he need, you know what I mean? Klay is tough." The Rockets called timeout after that, and, in a desperate situation, Gerald Green had his 3-pointer blocked by Looney. This was not Green's most inexplicable field goal attempt of the fourth quarter, however: Early in the period, P.J. Tucker passed up an open 3 on a fast break in favor of slowing things down. Tucker handed the ball off to Green, who drove into traffic and missed a wild fadeaway over two defenders from about nine feet out. Iguodala hit a 3 on the next possession. There were self-inflicted wounds all night, starting with four turnovers in the first five minutes. The Warriors were within one point at the end of the first quarter largely because they had four offensive rebounds, which all directly led to easy baskets or free throws. Throughout, when Houston played disciplined defense, it was able to put them in uncomfortable positions. Too often, though, it could not stay connected for a full 24 seconds. This was particularly evident late in the game, with Golden State running Curry-Green side pick-and-rolls over and over again. "We just gotta play smarter," Paul said. To the Warriors' credit, their entire game plan is designed to make opponents look dumb. When Curry and Thompson are sprinting all over the court, using screens and launching 3s, it takes a significant amount of mental and physical energy to stay with them. Golden State wants to confuse opponents with ball and player movement, and, without Durant, there is naturally a greater emphasis on that. The Warriors played with the gusto you'd expect from a shorthanded squad, trying to push the ball at every opportunity and manufacture points however they could. Curry and Thompson made incredible shots in crunch time, but they wouldn't have been in position to do that if the Rockets hadn't been so disappointingly sloppy before that. Houston waited almost a year for another chance to take down the champs. It remade the roster in the summer and again midseason and seemed equipped to do it until it didn't. All six games in the series were decided by five points or fewer, and the NBA will be lucky if the Finals are as tense as this. There is no excuse, however, for failing to capitalize on Durant's absence. The Rockets had the best opportunity they could have possibly asked for, a shot as clear as any of those 27 3s from last year, and they blew it. Now they have to live with that. Related Slideshow: Best of the 2019 NBA Playoffs (provided by imagn)


The 49ers' roster should be better in 2019 than it looks on paper. Some players have underachieved, others have been injured, but this season should offer a chance for some of their potential stars to break out. Here are seven 49ers in line to see career-best production in 2019: QB Jimmy Garoppolo Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports A 16-game season would mean a career year for Garoppolo. His comfort level in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense should be at an all-time high. He's started just eight games for the 49ers since his arrival midway through the 2017 season, and he has only 10 starts under his belt in his career. Garoppolo has all the tools to be a top-end NFL signal caller, and 2019 is his chance to prove it. WR Dante Pettis (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Two knee injuries limited Pettis to just 12 games last year. He earned targets in only nine games. Weeks 10 through 16 were a sign of what's to come for the former second-round pick. He posted 24 catches for 371 yards and four touchdowns in that six-game span. A fully healthy, more experienced Pettis should be primed for big-time production in his second season. LB Fred Warner (AP Photo/Jim Mone) A regression from Warner would be understandable after a terrific rookie season. The 49ers' middle linebacker should take another step forward in Year 2 though with some added athleticism next to him at linebacker, and more talent on the defensive line. Warner was good in coverage last year, and working with the benefit of a better pass rush should allow him to be even more effective there. There's a Pro Bowl in Warner's future and it could come this season. CB Ahkello Witherspoon (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) There's going to be a big competition for the starting corner job across from Richard Sherman, but Witherspoon should win it if he has a good training camp. The third-year corner had an up-and-down second season and stands to gain a lot of experience from his struggles in Year 2. If he learns from his mistakes last season, Witherspoon should have his best season as a pro. DT DeForest Buckner Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Buckner may not get to the 12.0 sacks he reached during his Pro-Bowl campaign in 2018, but he should see a new level of play in 2019. Added talent on the edges will conceivably free up the middle for Buckner and allow him to be at his most effective. Even if his sack totals decline, Buckner should begin to peak as a player in the final year of his rookie deal. Don't be surprised if there's an All-Pro nod coming. DL Solomon Thomas Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports It's been a challenging first two seasons for Thomas who's struggled to find a fit on the 49ers' defensive line while also dealing with off-field tragedy. 2019 offers an opportunity for the former No. 3 overall pick to turn a page in his NFL career. A more permanent move inside and more help on the edges should help Thomas be more productive. It's unlikely he'll ever produce like the team wanted with the No. 3 pick, but he has a chance to be a strong contributor for San Francisco's defensive line. WR Trent Taylor (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) Taylor's the frontrunner to land the slot receiver job going into camp. He should have the best year of his career if he does so. He caught 43 balls for 430 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie year, but saw his production dip after back surgery last offseason. Jimmy Garoppolo's return will help Taylor, but so will being fully healthy. Taylor should be in line to get a ton of targets this season as a go-to pass catcher for Garoppolo. That should translate into career-high numbers for the third-year receiver. MORE: Why the Lakers need Kawhi Leonard to make a decision quickly Coco Gauff Continues to be Must-Watch TV News: Cowboys who could be traded, triple-threat WRs, Eric Berry talk NZ Breakers owner thinks it's a long shot Thunder trade Steven Adams 2019 NBA Summer League Rosters


A US navy ship has rescued 11 Filipino fishermen after monsoon rains caused their boat to capsize in the South China Sea, the American embassy and provincial officials in the Philippines said. A photograph of Sunday's rescue released by the US embassy showed several of the fishermen on the upper deck of their boat with just the bow and tail still visible above water. The USNS Impeccable, an ocean surveillance ship, was sailing to the northern Philippine port of Subic Bay when its crew saw the partially submerged boat in the water, a US embassy statement said. The fishermen had sailed from the northern coastal town of Infanta on July 14 before bad weather struck on Sunday morning, leading their boat to capsize, Juvin Solis of the provincial disaster office told AFP. "They were drifting to the southwest when the US vessel arrived and rescued them a few hours later," Solis added. Days of monsoon rains have left five people dead and forced about 4,000 people to flee their homes due to flooding and landslides in the northern Philippines, civil defence officers said.


Washington Gas has responded to at least 4,000 leaks since 2016, but neighborhood and environmental groups say they aren't doing enough to let residents know when there are problems. The groups gave their testimony to DC Public Service Commission, which is investigating the issue. "I'm calling for full disclosure from Washington Gas," says Georgetown resident Edward Segal. Segal points to the intersection of Dumbarton St. NW and 28th St. NW where there have been at least 140 leaks in a five block area since 2016 as evidence that the situation is out of control. "The gas company simply does not tell the public what the problem is, how many gas leaks there are and how serious they are, or the status of the repairs," Segal complains. He's launched a website to pressure Washington Gas. The concerns from Segal and organizations like the Sierra Club and the Office of the People's Counsel have been the subject of two DC Public Service Commission hearings in 2019. At one hearing May 15th , Washington Gas officials claimed progress. The company now informs the public in real time about gas emergencies by sharing the information with AlertDC , an app used by the city's Department of Homeland Security. Washington Gas now canvasses neighborhoods around leak sites with door tags to inform nearby residents about leaks and repair work. The company is researching how it might duplicate a state-of-the-art online mapping system now used by New York utility Con Edison so that the public can see gas leak locations and repair work in progress. "Safety is our top priority," said Washington Gas spokesman Brian Edwards. Edwards says people should always call 911 if they smell gas. When the company determines there may be an immediate danger they notify first responders who are then responsible for evacuating an area and keeping the public safe. Edwards added that 30% of gas emergencies are caused by excavation accidents. Any job involving digging should include a call to 811 beforehand to have utilities marked.


Kayleigh Petersen became the first female ever to a sign a one-day contract with the Rangers on Thursday, but her 4:15 p.m. press conference at the Garden represented much more than the normal player pact. Petersen, a 7-year-old "free agent" from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, was signed to be the star of a heartwarming Garden of Dreams Night. In other words, her dreams came true. The Blueshirts sent out a release that Petersen had been scouted during her House Mite League games this season, where she demonstrated that she deserved the contract. "She has tremendous skills and we felt her strength and character are through the roof," said all-time good guy and Rangers legend Adam Graves, now with the hockey operations department. "We are proud and honored to have her as a part of the Rangers organization." Petersen, of East Brunswick, N.J., required a liver transplant at 18 months after being diagnosed in 2009 with Tyrosinemia, a condition that can cause both liver and kidney failure. By the age of five, though, doctors gave her the O.K. to start her hockey career. That started the road to her dream week these last few days with the Garden. On Wednesday in Manhattan, Kayleigh and her family met Santa Clause, who gave her a special gift: An iPad with a video message from Henrik Lundqvist inviting her to Thursday night's game against the Avs. Kayleigh then attended the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and took a backstage tour. Then Thursday arrived. Petersen arrived at the Garden with her family, where a press conference was staged. Kayleigh signed the contract, and received an official Rangers jersey and pink personalized jersey. FOLLOW THE DAILY NEWS SPORTS ON FACEBOOK. 'LIKE' US HERE Later, she received an on-ice projection at the end of player introductions, took a lap on the ice to the Rangers' bench for the team entered, and then sat on the bench with Graves during warm-ups. Several players skated over to say hello. The night would continue with a first-intermission interview on MSG and a postgame locker room visit with the team, but first she was introduced to the entire arena on the blue line with the Rangers' starters. The crowd cheered, and a clearly shy Petersen rushed back off the ice to her family, out of the spotlight. But it was all right. She could do whatever she pleased. This was Kayleigh's night.