CINCINNATI   The Milwaukee Brewers' offense finally took some pressure off the pitching staff. Breaking loose for eight runs, including a five-run outburst in the seventh inning, the Brewers pulled out an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Great American Ball Park. BOX SCORE: BREWERS 8, REDS 6 It was the third consecutive win for the Brewers, who moved into sole possession of first place in the NL Central. The offensive surge was capped by a two-run homer in the ninth by Christian Yelich, who became the first player in franchise history to reach 30 homers before the all-star break. Yelich had gone 40 at-bats without a homer, his longest drought of the season. Starting pitchers dominated the early innings of the game. Cincinnati's Tyler Mahle allowed no hits through the first four frames, and Brewers righty Adrian Houser pitched shutout ball through five. Keston Hiura made the Brewers' first hit count, blasting a leadoff homer to left-center to open the fifth. The 442-foot shot came on a 2-2 splitter from Mahle and was the first for Hiura since rejoining the team from the minors on Friday. Houser cruised through the fifth, retiring the Reds on a mere three pitches. At that point, he had thrown only 56 pitches, so he went back out for the sixth but failed to record an out. Jesse Winker led off with an opposite-field homer to left, Joey Votto drew a walk and Eugenio Suárez sent a 2-2 changeup out to left for a two-run shot, winning a nine-pitch duel with Houser. Just like that, the Reds were ahead, 3-1, and Houser was out of the game. The Brewers didn't trail for long. Lorenzo Cain, who has hit into all manner of hard outs, led off with an opposite-field drive to right that carried just over the fence for his first home run since May 3. Eric Thames followed with an infield hit that chased Mahle, and the floodgates opened when David Hernandez took over for the Reds. After Hiura singled sharply to center, Ben Gamel lined an opposite-field double into the left-field corner to tie the game. Pinch-hitter Ryan Braun flied out to shallow right but Tyler Saladino walked to load the bases. Yasmani Grandal took some close pitches to work Hernandez for a walk, forcing in the tying run. Yelich pulled a single through the right side to drive in another run, and Mike Moustakas' sacrifice fly to left capped the five-run rally that gave the Brewers a 6-3 lead. Suarez cut the lead to one run with his second two-run homer of the game in the eighth off reliever Josh Hader, who had not allowed a hit or run for eight outings. But Yelich's two-run shot in the ninth restored the Brewers' lead to three runs. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brewers mourn Skaggs: The Brewers joined the rest of the baseball world in mourning the sudden passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. He was well-known by Christian Yelich, Mike Moustakas and Ryan Braun, including supporting their California Strong fundraising over the winter. "The suddenness of it   I mean, he's a 27-year-old man that just got married, looking forward to a life that's just getting started," manager Craig Counsell said. "It's sad and as we work in such close quarters, it's shocking. It happened on the road, it's shocking. It just rocks everybody's world. I can't imagine the guys in the Angels clubhouse, but in our clubhouse as well." Struggling in the clutch: Hitting with runners in scoring position had been an issue for the Brewers but never more so than in the just-completed 5-5 home stand. They were 13 for 72 (.181) with RISP, dropping their average to .244 for the season, next-to-last in the NL (Chicago was last at .243). The major-league average is .262 this season. As for why hitters have up and down years in that department, Counsell said, "Nobody in baseball has figured out the secret yet. There are certainly things that help it. Contact helps it; the ability to hit to all fields helps it. Those are the two best things. It can waiver even for those guys with those qualities. The game is about scoring runs. That's the most important thing. My goal is to be among the league leaders in runs scored." Informed that the Brewers ranked 8th in the NL with 406 runs scored, Counsell said, "We should be better than that." One of those plays: First baseman Eric Thames fielded a slow grounder by José Iglesias in the fifth inning and dived to tag the bag ahead of the runner, who missed the base while trying to avoid a collision with a leaping Houser. The ball slipped out of Thames' glove as he started to get up, prompting a challenge from the Reds that he didn't have possession. That challenge was not upheld. Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Subscribe to the Journal Sentinel today and get a special offer at jsonline.com/deal. 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Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Last week, conservative senators held a hearing on tech companies "stifling free speech." Before the hearing, senators read the decision of a Trump-appointed judge in Freedom Watch v. Google   a recent case tackling accusations of bias. In the case, Judge Trevor McFadden threw out a lawsuit filed by Freedom Watch and activist Laura Loomer against YouTube, Facebook, Apple, and Twitter. Freedom Watch demanded the court to stop the platforms from demonetizing and age-rating their content. Many users don't want to see or have their children see depictions or discussions of graphic content. Likewise, many businesses don't want their advertising associated with controversial content and will pull advertising if platforms display it. As a result, online platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook have adopted policies and codes of conduct to address the concerns of users and advertisers. Every person using these services agrees to these standards, and in exchange, the services build the platforms, pay for the server space, and make content available to billions of people. Of course, there are users who break their agreements. On Twitter, Laura Loomer did so by posting tweets that harassed others for their religion. Loomer tweeted , "Muslims are out in force … rubbing [the attack] in everyone's face [by] aimlessly walking around in hijabs." Freedom Watch regularly posts videos on YouTube that would break the platform's community standards. In a recent video , Rep. Illhan Omar is accused of being a "jihadi in Congress" and a member of the Islamic invasion of the United States. There are both examples of offensive content   and while both Freedom Watch and Loomer have their First Amendment right to express these opinions, they do not have the right to force Twitter, YouTube, or any other private company to host them   especially when their activity breaks the terms of service both Loomer and Freedom Watch signed up to by joining these platforms. Reacting to rule-breaking behavior, YouTube, Facebook, Apple, and Twitter demonetized and content restricted Freedom Watch and Loomer's posts that violated the platforms' policies. Freedom Watch's videos still exist on YouTube   they were only demonetized and identified as inappropriate for some audiences. Rather than accept personal responsibility for its breach of contract, Freedom Watch played the victim and sued the platforms. In a complaint that reads more like a conspiracy theory than a legal document, Freedom Watch cried victim to industry-wide collusion to suppress conservative views. Freedom Watch blamed its dearth of YouTube subscribers on a "coordinated conspiracy between these platforms" as opposed to the more likely situation   not Freedom Watch's audience is smaller than they're willing to admit. Judge McFadden was unconvinced. In his opinion , McFadden outlined Freedom Watch's failure to make a viable legal argument. McFadden said Freedom Watch "repeatedly states that the Platforms have engaged in a conspiracy or illegal agreement. But it offers only these conclusory statements to suggest the existence of such an agreement." In effect, Freedom Watch made sweeping accusations of bias and illegal conduct, but couldn't back it up with evidence. The case sets an important precedent that conservatives must recognize: if content creators break rules and community guidelines, then they must accept that there may be repercussions. If conservatives dislike these guidelines they are welcome to choose from the abundance of alternative services out there. Conservatives may claim that alternative platforms won't be able to provide as many viewers for their content, but they miss the irony that YouTube and similar platforms are as popular as they are because of, not despite, their content moderation practices. Freedom Watch's outcome is similar to that of PragerU's recent suit against YouTube for demonetization and content-gating of controversial videos on YouTube. The judge in that case likewise identified that posting content on YouTube is not a right, but a privilege. It's unfortunate that many conservatives are following the siren-song of populism leading them to trash their conservative values. Conservative concerns that their political opinions are seen by others as unpalatable are very much understandable. What's not understandable is conservatives ignoring personal responsibility and instead accusing platforms of bias whenever right-wing content creators are caught breaking the platforms' rules. Data shows that while 12 percent of PragerU's YouTube videos are in restricted mode, 28 percent of videos from Vox and 55 percent of Daily Show videos have also been restricted. It's also particularly concerning that some conservatives voice support for heavy-handed intervention forcing private businesses to host controversial content. At the end of the day, if we abandon our conservative values of limited governments and free markets, turning instead to government as the solution to perceived slights, what are we left standing for? Carl Szabo is general counsel for NetChoice , a trade association of eCommerce businesses and online consumers. Facebook is a member of NetChoice. Szabo is also an adjunct professor of privacy law at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School . The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of The Daily Caller.


1. Remembering those who served Don't forget the reason for the three-day weekend: We remember those who died in service of their country. Here are a few ways to mark Memorial Day on Monday. The 154th annual Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. at North Phillips and West Wisconsin avenues and ends at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Ave. This year's parade, featuring color guards, marching bands, military vehicles and more, honors the U.S. Army. Info: war-veterans.org/Parade.htm . Calvary Cemetery, 5503 W. Blue Mound Road, has its 92nd annual Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday. The patriotic part of the service   including an address by a Lincoln re-enactor, a cannon salute and music played on original Civil War-era instruments   follows at about 11 a.m. Info: cemeteries.org/Cemeteries/News-Events/Memorial-Day-Masses.htm . West Allis' annual Memorial Day program Monday includes a parade starting at 10 a.m. at South 70th Street and West Greenfield Avenue, heading west on Greenfield Avenue to 75th Street, then south to West National Avenue and Veterans Memorial Park, 6900 W. National Ave. A memorial service follows in the park. Info: westalliswi.gov . RELATED: Set aside some time for a Memorial Day ceremony. There are numerous events planned throughout the Milwaukee suburbs. 2. Getting festive, part 1 Milwaukee's summer festival season starts up in earnest this weekend with the first Frühling Fest , a free street party from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday along West Juneau Avenue from North Ninth to 11th streets. The festival plans three music stages, special craft and draft beer tappings, vendors, visual artists and more. Info: thebrewery.org/fruhling-fest 3. Getting festive, part 2 For the 25th year, Dan Jansen Family Fest returns this weekend to Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, with music, activities, rides and, at 9 p.m. Saturday, fireworks. The festival also will host the Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Jansen Fest starts Thursday at 7 p.m., and continues from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (The festival's midway rides stay open Monday from noon to 4 p.m.) Proceeds fund projects in the city of Greenfield's parks department. Info: jansenfest.org RELATED: Church festivals and fairs in the Milwaukee area in the summer of 2019 4. Going prehistoric, brick by brick Dinosaurs return to the Milwaukee County Zoo this summer, but this time, they're made of Legos. The new "Brick Dinos" exhibit opens Saturday at the zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, putting on display Lego-made dinosaur skeletons, scale re-creations of archaeological digs and even giant dinos, including a 13-foot-long Masiokasaurus, complete with special effects. There'll also be interactive play bases for kids to make their own dinosaurs. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily starting Saturday. Admission to the exhibit is $3 on top of regular zoo admission: $16.25, $15.25 for seniors 60 and older, $13.25 for kids ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and younger. (Parking is $12.) Info: milwaukeezoo.org 5. Flying a kite (or watching someone else do it) Watch the skies over Veterans Park this weekend for the 32nd annual Family Kite Festival . The schedule includes professional kite-flyers, kite-flying competitions, make-your-own-kite activities (kids only) and more. Admission to the festival, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, is free. Veterans Park is at 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Info: giftofwings.com/events/familykitefest 6. Heading down to the lakeshore Another sure sign of Milwaukee summer: The S/V Denis Sullivan is back in port and ready for boarding. On Saturday, at Discovery World's Love Your Great Lakes Day, you can tour the deck of the tall ship, take part in hands-on seafaring activities (in port, not sailing on Lake Michigan), join a scavenger hunt in the museum and more. The museum, 500 N. Harbor Drive, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The day's activities are free with regular admission: $20, $16 for seniors 60 and older and kids ages 3 to 17, $14 for college students and active and veteran members of the military, and free for children ages 2 and younger. Info: discoveryworld.org Contact Chris Foran at (414) 224-2182 or chris.foran@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cforan12 , Instagram at @chrisforansofcourse or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cforan12 . Our subscribers make this coverage possible. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Journal Sentinel at jsonline.com/deal. Today's Best from Entertainment: Guide to Milwaukee-area beer gardens, 2019 edition From Ariana Grande to 'Weird Al', 15 Milwaukee concerts you have to check out this summer 26 excellent Milwaukee sandwiches to eat outside this spring and summer FOLLOW JS ENTERTAINMENT: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Ready for the weekend? Kathy Flanigan tells you about the can't-miss events and because she covers the beer culture of Milwaukee, she tells you about that, too. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 6 things you should be doing in Milwaukee during Memorial Day weekend


It's already been a busy day on the Phillies rumor mill, as we've heard reports connecting the team to names such as the Rangers' Mike Minor , newly minted free agent Drew Smyly and ( before he was dealt to the Red Sox) Andrew Cashner . Since pitching is such a priority for the arm-needy Phils, it's no surprise that they've cast a wide eye across the pitching market, as NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jim Salisbury reports that the Phillies have also had talks about Giants southpaw Madison Bumgarner , Tigers lefty Matt Boyd and Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke . The Phils also looked into Homer Bailey before the Royals dealt Bailey to the Athletics last weekend, indicating that Philadelphia is looking at all ends of the pitching market. As Salisbury notes, the Phillies aren't keen on giving up several top prospects to land a top starter, as rival teams are still putting high price tags on their best trade chips. Lower-level targets like Cashner, Bailey and Smyly are therefore also being explored to help stabilize at least the back of the Phillies' rotation. Of course, the Phillies are arguably in need of multiple arms already, and that need will only become more severe if Jake Arrieta ends up requiring season-ending surgery . Trading for two top-of-the-market starters is almost surely too steep a price for the Phillies, so a tactic of acquiring just one of those top-flight arms and then signing a pitcher like Smyly could be a more viable strategy if Philadelphia does intend to pick up more than one starter. Recent comments from team president Andy MacPhail suggest that the Phillies aren't going to give up top prospects for a rental player (if at all), and perhaps could be more inclined to pursue trades that would see the team take on salary rather than move much in the way of notable minor league talent. This stance would seem to make it less likely that the Phillies make a strong push for Bumgarner (a free agent after the season) or Boyd, who will be relatively cost-controlled through three arbitration-eligible seasons but is only available for a team that meets the Tigers' heavy asking price . This leaves Greinke as a potentially very intriguing candidate, as the Diamondbacks are likelier to accept a lower-level prospect package just for the sake of getting the righty's salary off the books. While Greinke has largely been excellent over his tenure in Arizona, his contract takes up such a big percentage of the team's payroll that it has left the semi-rebuilding D'Backs somewhat hamstrung in terms of financial flexibility. Greinke is owed roughly $83.1M in salary and signing bonus allotments until the end of the 2021 season   to put it in perspective, Greinke alone accounted for almost 28 percent of the Diamondbacks' player payroll in 2019. Trading for Greinke would probably put the Phillies over the $206M luxury-tax threshold, as Roster Resource currently projects their number as $196.36M. The Phils could try to move some other salaries to carve out some extra payroll space or perhaps just accept going over the tax limit as the cost of doing business for a run at the postseason. Then again, this could all be a moot point since Greinke said in February that he didn't want to be dealt anywhere, and the Phillies are one of the 15 teams on his no-trade list. While it's possible Greinke's feelings have changed in recent months, it could take some further negotiating to get Greinke into the fold, perhaps so much so that the Phillies could prefer to just move onto another trade target.


Well, it's finally official. After months of speculation, Borussia Dortmund have officially secured the signing of Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Thorgan Hazard on a five-year contract. The Belgium international has already spent half a decade making a name for himself in the Bundesliga, but still seldom is known about the 26-year-old (or Eden Hazard's little brother, as most people know him) outside of Germany. Here are five things to know about Borussia Dortmund's new forward. He Comes From a Footballing Family At this point, it should have been drilled home that Thorgan Hazard is the younger brother of Eden, and most of you will even know that the two most famous brothers have another sibling who is a professional footballer, Kylian. But what most fans might not know is that their footballing gene actually comes from their parents. Hazard's father, Thierry, played mostly at a semi-professional level in the Belgian second tier with Louviéroise, but as he was a defensive midfielder it was actually their mother that passed down the most knowledge to the three pros. As an attacking player in the Women's First Division, Carine only stopped playing football when she was three months pregnant with Eden. He Has an Annual Goalscoring Bet With Eden Hazard A bit of sibling rivalry never hurt anyone. Between Thorgan and Eden, there's an annual incentive not to finish as the lowest scoring brother, which has already been going for a number of years. "There has been a kind of competition between us for years," Thorgan revealed . "If you score the fewest goals, you have to invite the other to dinner at the end of the season." But family dinners could soon get a lot more expensive, as the new Borussia Dortmund star explained how their younger brother Kylian would soon be dragged into the light-hearted wager. He's Regularly Starting for the National Team Despite breaking into the national team at 20, Hazard has had to be patient for his chances with Belgium. But the Bundesliga star has actually been part of every single matchday squad since October 10, 2016, which is a longer run starting on the pitch or off the bench that Eden, Kevin De Bruyne - who hasn't featured since the World Cup - and Romelu Lukaku . He Can Play in Multiple Positions During Chelsea's pre-Maurizio Sarri days it was always very clear where Eden Hazard would be playing every week, but at Gladbach, Thorgan often found himself switching positions every week and he hasn't left fans disappointed in a single one. During his time as manager at Gladbach, Lucien Favre's system of playing the creative Lars Stindl or Raffael through the middle at times saw Hazard drafted in for cover, and during his career at the club, the 26-year-old was directly involved in 26 goals whenever he played through the middle. In almost as many games on the left, however, the Belgium international has found himself directly involved in 37 goals for Gladbach, while Hazard also boasts a record of eight goals and 18 assists in just 40 appearances coming in off the right. He's Named After a Comic Book Character Following in the footsteps of older brother Eden, the odds were always going to be stacked against Thorgan while he tried to make a name for himself in European football. Fortunately, however, he didn't have to. Borussia Dortmund's new signing was actually named after a fictional character from a fantasy comic book series in the 1970s, Thorgal Aegirsson. In the series, Thorgal Aegirsson was born on another planet but was eventually raised by Vikings when his spaceship... So maybe that's the secret behind the Hazard brothers' success over all these years.


A Batavia woman was arrested Monday after police said she was operating a brothel in a Blue Ash business park. Victoria Jarufe-Mayer, 27, is charged with promoting prostitution, a felony. Blue Ash police said the arrest was part of an undercover "community impact unit operation." The Perfect Small Business Park at 10999 Reed Hartman is home to multiple businesses including Jarufe-Mayer's alleged operation. It is unclear if she is connected to a specific business there. Jarufe-Mayer is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center. She is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. More: Hamilton County public defender accused of engaging in sexual act in public SUPPORT JOURNALISM : Subscribe today to get access to all of our coverage This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Police: Woman ran brothel in Blue Ash business park


Grady Jarrett has been overlooked, underrated and written off for much of his football career. Despite a strong performance in college, Jarrett fell to the Falcons in the fifth round of the NFL draft due to his size. He only started two games as a rookie and recorded one sack and two quarterback hits. Few if any thought he'd turn into a star at that point. Jarrett has improved every year he's been in the league though and on Monday he finally got rewarded for all of his hard work, signing a lucrative contract extension worth $68 million over four years . Last year was Jarrett's best yet as a pro - he totaled six sacks (it really should have been seven), 16 QB hits and 52 combined tackles in 14 games. While those traditional numbers won't raise eyebrows like Aaron Donald's, Jarrett's value is abundantly clear when you look at advanced stats. Jarrett excels both as a pass rusher and a run stopper. Here's what Pro Football Focus had to say about Jarrett's pass-rushing prowess: "In addition to his fifth-ranked 86.7 pass-rush grade, Jarrett finished the regular season ranked fourth in pass-rush win percentage (16.6) and sixth in pressure percentage (12.3), recording 71 pass-rush wins and 53 total pressures in the process." PFF says Jarrett was also a top-10 run stopper last season. "Jarrett ranked inside the top-10 in run-stop percentage (9.7%), percentage of run-defense snaps where he was the first to make contact with the ball carrier (14.4%) and run-defense grade (90.0)." Impressive. Jarrett's new deal ranks him No. 3 at his position in average annual salary. The only way it could prove to be a bad investment for Atlanta is if he suffers a serious injury that cuts his career short before the deal runs out. Four years from now, Jarrett should be poised to cash in again with another long-term deal. MORE: See the dramatic final hand of 2019 WSOP Main Event that won Hossein Ensan $10 million Baker Mayfield swings and misses with attempted rip of Giants fans LeBron James Boasts About '300 Mil Later' After Rich Paul Klutch Sale to UTA News: Cowboys' $100 million men underpaid, and more dangerous in 2019 The top 100 players in the NFL today


DETROIT (WWJ) -- The search is on for a group of suspects who allegedly slammed a U-Haul truck into a Comerica Bank on Detroit's west side Sunday morning. Police say the attempted robbery occurred just before 5 a.m. Sunday in the area of W Chicago and Schaeffer. The suspects reportedly slammed a U-haul truck into the building, causing extensive damage to the exterior, as well as an ATM inside. The bank's manager says no money was taken from the location. The suspects fled the scene in a gray van, which was later found at Littlefield Street and Ellis Avenue. No information has been provided on the number of suspects involved in the failed robbery, and police have not given any descriptions of the suspects. Anyone who has information about the attempted robbery should contact Detroit police.


The Baltimore Ravens have spent the offseason completely destroying their previous offensive scheme and building it back up. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman has talked extensively about creating a new offensive scheme to match the uniqueness that is quarterback Lamar Jackson. Following Day 3 of OTAs on Thursday - the first day the media was permitted to watch - coach John Harbaugh opened up about the difficulties the offense was having early on. Coach Harbaugh on installing a new offense: pic.twitter.com/nLqo04kL6n - Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 23, 2019 Harbaugh said he thought the quarterbacks looked good but admitted the offense wasn't "clicking on all cylinders" quite yet. While teams with new head coaches are allowed to start OTAs a little earlier, Baltimore doesn't have the same luxury even though they're installing a new offense entirely. That limited timeframe has put the Ravens under a bit of a crunch to get everyone up to speed. Sadly, Jackson says he didn't know they were installing a new offense this year, which likely puts them even further behind. In addition to the changing scheme, Baltimore has completely revamped their offensive roster too. The Ravens have either drafted or signed eight of their 13 total wide receivers this offseason. They added running back Mark Ingram in free agency. Even the offensive line could see changes in starters at left guard with Baltimore selecting Ben Powers in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Roman has talked before about the type of offense he wanted to build. Instead of keeping the old scheme and retrofitting it around Jackson, Roman created something from scratch . "We're literally redefining everything we do as a staff, as a group," Roman said on the team-produced podcast, "The Lounge." "Literally, everything: every formation, every route, every run, every route concept. How can we make this offense - which up until this point has been good - we're trying to make it as great as we can be." With seven more OTA practices before the Ravens start their mandatory minicamp, Jackson and company should be feeling the pressure. MORE: This flying-knee KO just 10 seconds into a PFL fight had the MMA world in awe Spurs' DeMar DeRozan 'possibly could be on the trade block' to Lakers Mallory Edens: Five Things To Know About Bucks Owner's Daughter 2019 OTAs: Four Cowboys standing out early in team activities Source: Warriors brought in Terence Davis for pre-draft NBA workout


You can own a slice of automotive history on a budget. America s love affair with the car runs deep. From Portland to, well, Portland, every town in America is probably going to have at least one gearhead who can rattle off all the differences between model years on 1940s Fords like they re reciting the alphabet. For them, buying and/or restoring some of the classic cars of yesteryear is pretty much the only hobby that makes any sense. And while the phrase  collecting vintage cars  might immediately conjure up images of country club elites and wildly rich retired comedians, it certainly doesn t have to be that way. While there are plenty of cheaper hobbies, you can keep your car-collecting costs low if you re ready to compromise on buying cars in mint condition. Whether you enjoy doing the restoration work yourself or just don t mind the wear and tear, you can find options for true classics that can be had for less than five figures. So, here s a look at some of the best vintage cars you can find for less than $10,000. Continue reading in the gallery above. 1905 Oldsmobile Price: $8,495 on Autotrader If you re in the habit of laughing at people referring to cars as the  horseless carriage,  maybe it s because you re not familiar enough with the earliest designs. When looking at this 1905 Olds, one does get the sense that there was some overlap in parts and design work for carriages and cars. 1914 Ford Model T Price: $10,000 on Autotrader Really, the Model T should be cheap. That s the whole thing about the Model T: It was cheap. Before the Model T   and the assembly-line production developed at Ford factories   car ownership simply wasn t affordable for the vast majority of the country. The Model T unlocked the car for the middle class, launching the American car culture itself. This isn t a vintage car; it s THE vintage car. Pictured: 1914 Ford Model T Touring 1923 Dodge Price: $8,950 on Autotrader While the 1923 Dodge comes a lot closer to what you would recognize as a car today   note the presence of an "interior"   it's still clearly from another era. The car's engine produces just 25 horsepower, enough for a "touring car" in the 1920s but, clearly, one to keep off the freeways these days. Pictured: 1923 Dodge Brothers Sedan Series 116 1927 Bugatti Price: $9,495 on Autotrader This Bugatti represents a roadster from some of the earliest days of auto racing, and many of the specs on the 1927 reflect changes to Grand Prix regulations of the era. They don't make many cars with this design anymore, but you can experience this blast from the past without breaking the bank. Pictured: 1927 Bugatti Type 38 Sport 1929 Mercedes-Benz Price: $7,500 on Autotrader That's right, you can get a Mercedes for less than $10,000. Of course, you will need to reach back as far as the 1920s to make that happen, but in doing so, you can also get the chance to own a Mercedes designed by legendary auto engineer Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company. Pictured: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK 1933 Ford Pickup Price: $6,495 on Autotrader Of course, not everyone loves classic touring cars or racers. For those of you whose ideal vehicle is a rugged pickup, you can still get in the vintage game. Take the 1933 Ford Pickup, which you can find for a relatively modest price if you re ready to shop around. See: 17 Cars That Celebrities Love 1934 Nash Price: $7,995 on Autotrader Not everyone remembers Wisconsin-based carmaker Nash   the company would merge with the Hudson Motor Car Company to form the American Motors Corporation in 1954   but it was once an active member of a more diverse American car market. As such, this 1934 Nash is a piece of history in more ways than one. 1936 REO Flying Cloud Price: $8,495 on Autotrader The elegant design of the REO Flying Cloud has a form that's immediately reminiscent of car designs of the 1930s and 1940s, meaning you'll be unmistakable on the road driving one of these. This model was initially offered with the option for a semi-automatic transmission dubbed the "self-shifter." Of course, getting one did add a whopping $85 to the sticker price. 1937 Jaguar SS100 Price: $8,000 on Autotrader The "100" in the Jaguar SS100 stands for the theoretical 100 mph you could reach with the 2.5-liter engines. So, while some of the cars on this list feature a top speed that's still too slow to be safe on a lot of public roads, this is one option you might be able to take out on the freeway. 1939 Studebaker Commander Price: $9,999 on Autotrader Studebaker is a classic American carmaker that didn't quite make it all the way to the present. Originally opening as a blacksmith's shop in the 1850s, the last Studebaker rolled off the line in 1966. 1940 Cadillac Price: $9,900 on Autotrader Cadillac would do a complete overhaul of its design in 1942, so the 1940 might seem plain by comparison, but it's also more reminiscent of an earlier era for the carmaker. It was also among the early cars that received the new "sealed beam" headlights. 1946 Chrysler Windsor Price: $9,750 on Autotrader This 1946 Chrysler Windsor isn't exactly a sports car   the 115-horsepower engine produces a top speed of just 80 mph and goes from zero to 60 mph in just under 20 seconds   but it does represent a chance to enjoy cruising in a 1940s classic. 1950 Crosley Price: $8,000 on Autotrader Not a lot of people still remember automaker Crosley. The company ended up getting pushed out of car making by the big three, ultimately shutting down in July 1952. However, some classic Crosleys are still around, and you can find at least some for relatively cheap. 1950 DeSoto Custom Price: $7,495 on Autotrader DeSoto was launched by Walter Chrysler. The name   for the Spanish explorer who "discovered" the Mississippi River   was meant to invoke images of Americana. Much like another Chrysler brand   Plymouth   DeSoto is an extremely common name for counties and towns across the country. 1950 Dodge Pickup Price: $8,995 on Autotrader Dodge's postwar B-series trucks were superior to their competitors from Ford and General Motors in many ways. In particular, the cabin offered better visibility as well as higher seats and more space. 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Price: $8,995 on Autotrader The 1950 Plymouth Deluxe uses a slight roll at the bottom edge of the face plate to give the impression of more size. However, don't let that make you feel overconfident if you take the Deluxe out for a spin   the fluted, three-rib bumpers are nearly impossible to fix up after being dented. 1952 Ford Victoria Price: $9,950 on ClassicCars.com Ford was just three years into switching back to making new model years of cars rather than bombers when it hit upon the new body design for 1952 that increased length and width while reducing how high the car rode off the ground. The company wound up selling some 77,320 1952 Victorias, and some can still be had for a reasonable price. 1952 MG MG-TD Price: $9,995 on Autotrader This rear-wheel-drive standard transmission roadster represented some of the most advanced engineerings of its time. Of course, that doesn't include seatbelts or airbags   the steering column itself is a large steel spike   but with just 52 horsepower, you shouldn't be able to get into too much trouble. 1954 Hudson Jet Liner Price: $5,000 on ClassicCars.com The luxury edition of the popular Hudson Jet came with more chrome and three different options for its two-tone interior. Part of the reason for the car's big design was that Hudson President A. Edward Barit wanted a car that accommodated a man wearing his hat while driving. 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Price: $9,750 on Autotrader This roadster is one that   at least from its outward appearance   would really live up to its name. Its genesis grows from designer Donald Healey being tasked with designing a smaller sports car to balance the larger offerings from Austin-Healey. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair Price: $5,995 on Autotrader OK, so you might not want to drive the car that inspired "Unsafe at Any Speed," but owning this little piece of automotive history should still appeal to plenty of collectors. After all, this is the car that played a key role in making seatbelts standard in every car. 1960 Jaguar Mark II Price: $5,900 on Autotrader One of the co-founders of Jaguar, Sir William Lyons, stuck to the theory of cars with "grace, pace and space," and the Mark II would appear to be a great example. Featuring a Jaguar XK6 engine, this could be one way to really impress the rest of the folks at the country club without breaking the bank. Pictured: 1963 Jaguar Mark II 1961 Lincoln Continental Price: $7,295 on Autotrader Interestingly enough, the Lincoln Continental that's been a reliable family car for decades was originally planned as another version of the flashy Thunderbird. However, the proposed stretched version of a two-door hardtop didn't appear to be sporty enough for the typical T-bird driver and the design was salvaged as the Continental. 1962 Ford Thunderbird Price: $9,850 on Autotrader Imagine being able to travel back in time with a 1962 T-bird to show old Henry Ford what his Model T wrought? This beauty could produce a roaring 300 horsepower that would likely mean Ford could have fun, fun, fun till the time travelers take his T-bird away. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Price: $8,950 on Autotrader Which model year Corvette you might want to buy is a debate that could likely take ages, but if you want to go by popular demand, 1979 would be your car. Corvette production peaked in 1979, making it the year the most Vettes were sold by Chevy for any model year to that point. Click through to check out vintage cars that are worth a fortune . More on Money The Best Time To Buy Things in 2019: The Ultimate List How To Save Money on All Your Monthly Expenses and Bills 50 Ways You're Throwing Money Away Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2019 Photo Disclaimer: Please note photos are for illustrative purposes only and might not feature exact models listed on Autotrader or ClassicCars.com.


OAKLAND, Calif.   About six weeks before the Raptors won the first NBA title in franchise history, they were down 2 1 to the Sixers in the second round. On the heels of a 21-point loss in Game 3, Toronto looked cooked. Pascal Siakam was questionable for Game 4 with a calf injury, the Sixers were playing at home with a chance to go up 3-1, and the entire basketball media was quietly preparing its stories on Kawhi Leonard's free agency. "Stay the course," said Raptors guard Fred VanVleet of the team's approach at that point. "Make a couple adjustments. Don't overreact. Don't lose your s---. Trust that you're the better team, and that will show over time." Toronto won that Game 4 101 96 and regained control of the series. Kyle Lowry had been 2 of 10 for seven points in Game 3, but he bounced back with 14 points and seven assists. Marc Gasol chipped in with 16 points and Serge Ibaka had 12. Leonard did the rest. He had 39 points on 13-of-20 shooting including a massive three over Joel Embiid with 1:01 to play along with 14 rebounds and five assists. It seems like a small moment now smaller than Leonard's mind-boggling game-winner in Game 7 a week later, smaller than Toronto stringing together four straight wins against the Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals after going down 2 0, and smaller than the Raptors stunning the NBA in six games against the Warriors but that Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia was the first clue that something might be different this spring. The cycle would became familiar by mid-June: the Raptors are tested, the Raptors are doubted, and then the Raptors respond. Video by USA Today Sports Now the Raptors are champions. There may be qualifiers attached to one side of the story in the Finals Golden State was without Kevin Durant for all but 12 minutes of the series, and Klay Thompson went down in Game 6 as well but the Raptors seized their opportunity and never let go. Even as the Warriors fought back and played like champions themselves, Toronto had answers for everything. Sometimes they came from Leonard, other times it was VanVleet bombing in threes to kill Golden State's momentum, or in Game 6, it was Lowry, who finished the Finals off with 26 points on 9 of 16 shooting with 10 assists, and Siakam, who added 26 points and 10 rebounds of his own. The night of Game 6 ended with Leonard on the podium accepting his Finals MVP award, nodding toward the Larry O'Brien trophy, remembering 12 months of work "trying to get that Larry O'B over there." Twenty minutes later, Leonard was drenched in champagne and walking into an interview room telling a Raptors staffer that he might get sick from being that cold and wet. His teammates, meanwhile, Facetimed Drake while celebrations continued in the locker room. Gasol video chatted with Mike Conley. Lowry entered the press conference room, sat among reporters, and asked VanVleet what it's like to be an NBA champion. VanVleet said that most of all it was great to see Lowry lift that trophy after years of playoff criticism. Earlier in the celebrations they all had been on the court, where Gasol spotted VanVleet and stopped an interview to dance around Toronto's sixth man and ask how VanVleet was even walking given how big his balls had been during Game 6. VanVleet finished with 22 points in the closeout game, including five critical three-pointers. In the end, the Raptors will be remembered as a team that came together late, survived when they needed to, and then shocked the world when it mattered most they finished the playoffs on an 8 2 run against the teams with the best record in each conference, and they entered each series as massive underdogs. Leonard led all NBA players in minutes, points, rebounds, steals, free throws and field goals in the postseason. He's now responsible for denying three-peats to LeBron's Heat (his Spurs beat Miami in the 2014 Finals) and Steph's Warriors. He was named Finals MVP each time. More than anything, the Toronto run was a testament to the power of ambition. Twelve months ago, president Masai Ujiri decided that Toronto deserved better than a series of valiant regular seasons and familiar playoff disappointments. He traded his best player, DeMar DeRozan, after three straight 50-win seasons. He fired his head coach, Dwane Casey, just a month before Casey was named Coach of the Year. The Raptors then rested Leonard, the superstar they got in return for DeRozan, for a full quarter of the regular season. They called it "load management," and as Ujiri explained in February, the strategy went beyond coddling a star. "I know [fans] want to see him every game," he said. "But the guy had an injury last year. We had to do things to help him recover not in one game, not in one month. The goal is the playoffs. The goal is, 'How do we compete at the end?' " After Game 4 VanVleet said that Leonard was hitting "eff-you shots" in the road win that seemed to break Golden State halfway through this series, but really, this team has been in eff-you mode for 12 months. Even at the trade deadline, the Raptors were on pace to win 59 games when they flipped depth on the bench to add veteran Marc Gasol at the top of the roster. That deal meant going big when the rest of the league was going small, betting on another impending free agent and doubling down on the all-in strategy that informed the entire season. As GM Bobby Webster admitted midway through the playoffs, all of this was a huge gamble. "Everyone would like to say they know," he said. "But you never know. You're changing massive pieces." If the alternative to an all-in bet was another year of underwhelming returns, Toronto's choice was clear all year. Which is to say, charmed as it may have seemed when Kawhi's series-winner was bouncing around the rim against Philly or when VanVleet was burying the Bucks with historic shooting nights, this Raptors run was not made possible by magic or destiny, but realism about what this team had, where everyone wanted to go, and what it would take to get there. Whether it was mental toughness, coaching, defense, or stars at the top of the roster, Ujiri and Webster didn't just eliminate the flaws that doomed the team in the past; all those weaknesses eventually became strengths during this playoff run. "We had five exits in the playoffs," Webster says. "We had three in a row to Cleveland, obviously that's a championship team. So you learn a lot about yourself. You learn about your decision-making. You learn about the types of players you need in these moments." One player, in particular, was exactly who Toronto needed. Within days of the July 2018 trade that brought Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green from the Spurs, there was speculation that Leonard, a year away from free agency, did not intend to stay in Toronto past this season. When he arrived at media day, Leonard said of his future, "My focus is on this year." And even early in his Raptors tenure, the team wasn't sure how comfortable he was. Says Webster, "He'd been in one place for eight years. We've all probably been through it personally, with the first big move of your life. You're getting your bearings. Finding out how to get to work. Where you like to eat." As VanVleet says, "It's a drastic change. Danny was telling us, in San Antonio, they didn't really talk. It's different. They're older. Timmy didn't really talk. Here, we talk. We joke. We laugh." In time, dynamics began to change. The team made fun of Leonard's nightmarish laugh that went viral at media day, there were jokes about his impending free agency, and over time he became part of the group. "He's a normal dude," VanVleet says. "He makes jokes just like the rest of us." At one point near the end of the season, Nurse, a former head coach in the G League, went on an extended digression about what he'd learned with the Rio Grande Vipers. It was quiet in the film room except for Nurse, when Kawhi finally boomed in to interject, "Coach, you talking 'bout the G League? The G League?" Says VanVleet, "Basically, 'Let's wrap this story up. " The entire room burst out laughing. It's all been part of the process as Leonard embraces his role at the forefront of the Raptors. He rarely gives interviews, and his group media sessions can be laughably literal, like when he was asked what a title would mean to Canada and responded, "I'm really not sure. You would have to ask someone on the street or one of our fans." As Green explained the source of Leonard's focus in the aftermath of Game 6, he said, "Not having social media. Totally tuning out. Avoiding [reporters] as much as possible in the summertime. He's mastered it." All that matters to his teammates is that he's happy behind the scenes. "It took some time," Green said early in the playoffs. "But he's enjoying the moment. He's feeling comfortable. He's feeling like this is his team." After the past two months, Kawhi may also be feeling like this is his league. His numbers were significantly better in the playoffs from 26.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 49.6% shooting in the regular season to 30.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 49.2% shooting in the playoffs and his impact was downright staggering. His last-second three against the Sixers capped a 41-point Game 7 outburst and the most points scored by any player over the course of a seven-game series since Michael Jordan in 1993. Against the Bucks, he changed the series when he began to guard Giannis Antetokounmpo. The likely-MVP had been averaging 27 points per game for Milwaukee through the first two games of that series, in which Leonard guarded him on 12.7% of Bucks possessions. In the final four games, all Raptors wins, Leonard guarded him roughly 45% of the time. On those possessions, Antetokounmpo scored a total of 25 points and missed 20 of 30 shots. During the Finals, Leonard averaged 28.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. Steph Curry called him "amazing." Andre Iguodala called him a "machine." Draymond Green initially said that Leonard doesn't look like LeBron or Durant a throwback to when Durant called Leonard a "system" player back in 2014 but by the end of the series Leonard had been so dominant that Green was forced to clarify his stance. "He still don't look like them," said the former Defensive Player of the Year. "But he's getting it done. Give him his credit. He imposed his will and all the other guys followed." If Leonard has a signature as a player, it's his poise. He is not the most explosive star in the NBA, he's not the most skilled, and he's not the biggest. What makes him special is the ability to control his movement, use his power, get whatever shot he wants, and make it all look routine. The defense can never speed him up or slow him down, and his approach almost never changes."I don't think you ever rattle Kawhi," Draymond said midway through the Finals. "He's as even-keeled maybe as I've ever seen," Nurse said during the Bucks series. "That spreads pretty quickly around the locker room. And on top of that, he makes a lot of big plays. The even-keeled guy is out there making big plays, and the rest of the guys usually get settled in fairly quickly." Later, before Game 5, Nurse admitted that earlier in the series he told his players they should head to Oracle looking to get one win. "F--- that," Leonard told the locker room. "Let's go get them both." It's hard to know how much credit any individual should receive for a teamwide transformation, but almost every team eventually conforms to the qualities of its best player. In the year that Toronto's identity became rooted in resilience and an almost supernatural detachment from pressure, Kawhi has been be a reminder that not all leadership looks the same. Showing everyone how to work can be just as effective as telling them. And for that matter, Kawhi's media strategy might be rubbing off just the same. After Toronto eliminated Philly, Siakam was asked to offer a prediction for the Eastern Conference finals. "I learned from Kawhi," he said. "He told me not to answer those questions. I'm going to take a trick from Kawhi's book on this one." As dominant and inevitable as Leonard seemed by the end of the playoffs, it has to be noted that the spontaneous outbursts from his supporting cast were just as memorable. VanVleet was 7 of 44 before welcoming a newborn son midway through the Bucks series. He finished that series going 14 of 17 from three-point range in three straight wins, telling the world to "Have babies and let it fly." In the Finals, he averaged 32.3 minutes, averaged 14 points, guarded Curry, and punctuated the run with his massive Game 6. Or Lowry. He spent most of this playoff run managing games and driving teams insane with hustle plays and drawn charges. Then, every few games, he'd come up with the sort of performance that reminded everyone he was once a perennial All-Star. "Nobody deserves it more than that guy," VanVleet said in the wake of Lowry's outburst in Game 6. "What he's been through [in past playoff losses], the slander he takes... I'm so happy for him." The story of the supporting cast began when Leonard was sitting out 22 regular season games this year. As a result, Nurse used 22 different starting lineups, and only one more than nine times. The challenge created opportunity that allowed Siakam to blossom into the NBA's most improved player, while VanVleet became, in Danny Green's words, "The best sixth man in the world." Once again, the Raptors turned a perceived weakness into a strength. "That's why we are where we are right now," Green said. "Because of how much we've had to adjust and how battle-tested we are as a group." Toronto's ability to shape-shift throughout the playoffs was a credit to both players and the coaching staff. "Our IQ is really high," says Lowry. "Our starting five might be up there with any starting five, IQ-wise. It gives us an advantage to be able to figure [things] out and be able to communicate. Knowing opponents, studying habits, knowing rotations. It makes it a lot easier to help and talk. We have a coverage, we can switch it, we can do this, we can do that. Easy." Nurse, too, was quick to make reads and react. Sometimes that meant deploying a surreal box-and-one defense on Curry in Game 2 (it failed, but it almost worked), but more often they were subtler tweaks. He balanced Ibaka's and Gasol's minutes with ease. He stuck with Green throughout a shooting slump early in the playoffs and was rewarded when Green made half of his 22 postseason threes in the first three games of the Finals. And then, in the middle of the Warriors series, he decided to switch his second half starters and begin every third quarter with Green on the bench and VanVleet alongside the starters. "It gives us kind of a double push," Nurse said. "Two guys that can take it off the bounce, two guys that can run the team." After being blown out in the third quarter of Game 2, Toronto won the third quarter in both Games 3 and 4 at Oracle. Nurse has always been willing to try anything. Toronto assistant Phil Handy spent several years with LeBron's Cavs teams that once haunted these Raptors, but he also played for Nurse 20 years ago, in England, on a Manchester Giants team that finished its season 45 7. "He was young, very knowledgeable," Handy says. "He's the type of guy that learns on the fly. He's constantly pushing himself. And obviously, he's got his history coaching the G League and winning championships there." Granted, it may be impossible to read this quote without imagining Leonard interjecting, but Nurse's past coaching experience really did prepare him for this Raptors season and all the lineup upheaval that came with it. "In the [G League] you have so much change in personnel that you end up having to do that much more than you would at this level," he said. "You're always getting disrupted. [The G League] was a chance to work at those skills more than you would anyplace else in the world. The other thing I always say, everybody that has been in the G League is a little better off for it. It's a really great place and really great people." Nurse had the perfect temperament for this veteran team. "I think Nick honestly yelled at us twice the whole year," Lowry says. "That's legit: twice the whole year. And that's a long season to only yell at a team twice. That's just Nick and Kawhi and Marc and Danny everyone is just kind of going out there and staying even-keeled." It's that cast of supporting characters that will enhance the legend of this Raptors team as the years pass. This team was working with a Hall of Fame star at the peak of its powers, but it also had a rookie head coach, young players coming into their own, and veterans who entered every playoff series knowing it might be their last, best shot at a NBA title. "It's not the typical mix," Handy says, "in terms of what people would think is a championship caliber team. But Masai and Bobby have done a phenomenal job of trying to put some young talent in here around some talented older guys. It's just a special group of guys. They're playing for each other. And they're playing for this country, man". Canada was part of this story, too. Before Game 1 of the Finals, Jalen Rose looked around at the Toronto crowd in shock. "Props to Masai Ujiri," Rose said. "The last six years, all of that has elevated." Rose was on a Raptors team that finished 33 49 in 2004 05. The crowds he played for were nothing like what the world just saw in the Finals. "It is awesome," Rose said of the progress. "How many basketball teams does California have? Lakers, Kings, Warriors, Clippers. Canada, as a nation, they have one team. There's 20,000 people in here. There's 40,000 people outside. The only time you get that in the United States is a parade." The frenzy went beyond Toronto. After the 105 92 road win in Game 4, hundreds of Raptors fans lingered and then gathered in the corner of Oracle's lower bowl. There were flags, there were old-school jerseys, there were homemade signs and there were lots of delirious hugs. It looked like the end of a college football game, except instead of an alma mater they were singing was "O, Canada." Nav Bhatia has attended every Raptors home game since the team arrived 24 years ago. He was at Oracle as well, and at one point Warriors security recruited him to help keep the Raptors fans under control. Asked what this title run meant to him, he said, "It's not for me. It's for all these Canadians from coast to coast." Another fan at Oracle, a 30-something man named Khalid, had traveled to Oakland from Toronto just like Bhatia. "I can go back 20 years," he said, "When Damon Stoudamire came in." Asked whether it was crazy to remember those years when the team was a joke around the league, Khalid's friend interjected, "We were [a joke] like two weeks ago!" As the Raptors crowd turned to leave after Game 4 only after Oracle ushers forced them out Bhatia was asked about a potential free agency pitch to Leonard. He waved his hands at all the visiting fans. "Look at all this," he said. "That's the pitch. That's the love. He's going to be King of Canada." It's true, amid the celebrations, Kawhi's free agency still looms as an unknown. But whether he stays or goes, the impact of the past few months will resonate regardless. At various points during the Finals, an estimated 40% of Canadian households were watching the Raptors. Outdoor watch parties were held in more than 60 cities across the country. At the PGA Tour's Canadian Open, fans broke into chants of "Let's Go Raptors." When he eventually won the tournament, golfer Rory McIlroy was seen walking off with a Lowry jersey over his shoulder. In a recent poll conducted by the Toronto Star, Canadians between 18 35 reported watching more of NBA Finals than the Stanley Cup this spring. A contending Toronto team obviously skews those results, but among other factors, Canada's immigration policy has helped fuel the growth as well. "One of the phenomenons you see," says Dan MacKenzie, managing director of the NBA in Canada, "is that when new Canadians come to this country, they're coming from countries where basketball is really popular. Countries like China, like the Philippines. Basketball becomes a currency for them to adapt to life [in Canada]." It helps, too, that the Raptors are among the most diverse organizations in the NBA. Ujiri is from Nigeria. Webster grew up in Hawaii. The head of sport science and unofficial czar of load management, Alex McKechnie, is Scottish Canadian. Players hail from Cameroon, Spain, Congo, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. "It really is a cross-section of the way Toronto looks," MacKenzie says. "Masai's built his organization that way. It reflects the city and, in a lot of ways, the country and where the country's going." Meanwhile, immigration has also helped fuel growth among youth basketball in Canada, a culture that continues to expand its footprint both domestically and throughout the American college ranks. Years ago, before Masai, before Kawhi, before Lowry and before DeRozan, Vince Carter arrived in Toronto and spawned a new generation of basketball fans. He made the Raptors successful locally. He made them relevant internationally. Vinsanity activated passions that Canada never knew existed. "That resulted in a boom," MacKenzie says. "Canada's now the number two country in the world for producing NBA athletes." As he explains that history, it's easy to think back to those Raptors teams with Carter and Tracy McGrady and remember how cool they seemed. It's not surprising that the Carter era spawned an entire generation of fans, and if that sparked growth in the grassroots basketball culture, that makes sense, too. Of course, Carter and McGrady never made it past the second round. If those Raptors teams sparked a boom, think about what this one just did. Related slideshow: The 2019 NBA Finals (Provided by imagn)


It can be challenging to find a quality spot for a reasonable price when in the market for an apartment. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Virginia Highland look like these days   and what might you get for your money? Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,325, compared to a $1,545 one-bedroom median for Atlanta as a whole. A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Virginia Highland, via rental site Zumper , paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Atlanta neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 1040 Greenwood Ave. NE Listed at $1,050/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom, located at 1040 Greenwood Ave. NE, is 20.8 percent less than the $1,325/month median rent for a one bedroom in Virginia Highland. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking and additional storage space. In the unit, expect to find hardwood floors. Feline companions are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 788 Greenwood Ave. NE This one-bedroom, one-bathroom, situated at 788 Greenwood Ave. NE, is listed for $1,225/month for its 650 square feet of space. In the unit, you're promised hardwood flooring and both central heating and air conditioning. Building amenities include assigned parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. Cats are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 904 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 904 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, which, at 700 square feet, is going for $1,295/month. The building offers assigned parking. In the unit, look for air conditioning, hardwood flooring and high ceilings. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the full listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Whether you're in an open office where colleagues regularly wander past, or live somewhere like a college dorm where you may feel comfortable leaving your laptop unattended in the presence of relative strangers, it can be all too easy for someone else to sneak a look at your computer. If you want to keep your device secure in communal environments, your best bet is to understand how to stop unauthorized access in the first place. Still, there's some detective work you can do if you suspect someone else has been using your device. Lock your computer Since prevention is better than a cure, you ideally want to prevent others from accessing your laptop in the first place. A simple way to do that is to lock your laptop behind a password whenever you step away from it. On macOS, you can get back to the lock screen at any point by opening the Apple menu and choosing Lock Screen, or hitting the keyboard shortcut Shift+Apple+Q. It's straightforward on Windows, too. From the Start menu, click the "user" button (the avatar icon), then choose Lock. Alternatively, the Win+L keyboard shortcut works as well. If you keep leaving your desk in a hurry or you just always forget to lock your computer when you step away from it, set your laptop to lock itself after a certain amount of idle time. On macOS, open the Apple menu and pick System Preferences, then go to Security & Privacy, and General, where you'll check the Require password box. Here, you'll also be able to set the idle time duration. To automatically lock Windows, click the Settings cog on the Start menu, then go to Accounts and Sign-in options to make sure the Require sign-in option is set to When PC wakes up from sleep. To set idle time duration, go to Settings and pick System then Power & sleep. How long you set this for is up to you a shorter idle time is better for security and battery life, but also means your computer might lock itself while you're still in front of it if you haven't touched the keyboard or mouse for a few minutes. Start with something around five minutes, and adjust it if you feel that time is too short. Check for recent activity Let's say you suspect someone might have been able to access your laptop while it was unlocked, or maybe even knows your password. Your next step should be to check for tell-tale signs of unusual activity inside the most commonly used apps. Start with your web browser and call up the browsing history to see if someone else has left a trace. From the Chrome menu, go to History, then History again; from the Firefox menu, choose Library , then History ; from the Microsoft Edge menu, choose History, then Manage history; and from the Safari menu on macOS, choose History, then Show All History. Most programs on your computer have some kind of history or recent files list. In Microsoft Word, for example, click File, Open, then Recent. In Adobe Photoshop, you can choose File and Open Recent. Whatever the applications on your system, you should be able to find similar options. If you're not sure what program a would-be laptop infiltrator might have used, check the file system your intruder might have left something behind on the desktop or in your computer's download folder, but you can dig deeper, too. On macOS, open Finder from the dock, then switch to the Recents tab to see all the files that have been edited lately. There's a similar screen on Windows too, accessible by opening File Explorer and clicking Quick Access. You've got another screen on Windows you can check, too: the timeline. Click the "Task View" icon on the taskbar, just to the right of the Cortana button. Scroll down your timeline to find any files that have been opened, websites that have been viewed, and Cortana commands that have been run. If you want to dig into absolutely everything that's happened on your laptop recently, you can, though the utilities involved are quite difficult to decipher and you might have to run a few web searches to make sense of the information that's presented. On macOS, you can do this in Console find it by opening Spotlight (Cmd+Space) then typing "console" into the box. This will give you a comprehensive list of everything happening on your computer, but you can narrow down the entries via the Search box. Type "wake up" into the box to see all the times your Mac has woken up from sleep, for example. Over on Windows, you have Event Viewer look for it in the taskbar search box. Again, it'll provide you with a mass of information, presented in mostly technical language. Right-click on System under Windows logs, then choose Power-Troubleshooter from the Event Sources drop-down and click OK. This should present you with a list of all the times your laptop was woken up. Get some extra help from apps If you're serious about catching laptop snoopers in the act, some third-party software might be in order. One of the best we've come across is Spytech Realtime-Spy, which works for Windows or macOS through a simple web interface. The program shows you the apps that have been used, the websites that have been visited, and the connections that have been made on your computer. It will even take screenshots for you and record individual key presses. It's a comprehensive package but it will set you back $80 per year. Another option is Refog Keylogger, which concentrates mainly on logging keystrokes on your laptop's keyboard, but which also monitors web usage and takes screenshots. The software costs $19 for Windows or macOS, but there's a free trial if you want to test it first. While these programs can alert you to potential snoopers, they can also be used to spy on other people. Of course, we'd strongly advise against doing this. Otherwise, you're the creep.


An ongoing lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for its part in the opioid crisis will continue after the company's effort to have the case dismissed was denied by a judge Monday. Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman denied a motion to toss the lawsuit , which accuses Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries of creating a public nuisance and costing the state of Oklahoma billions of dollars. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter told the court during proceedings that 4,653 Oklahomans died of unintentional overdoses involving prescription opioids from 2007 to 2017, and that there were more than 28,000 admissions for opioid and heroin treatment through state services from 2012 to 2018. As a result, the state has presented a $17.5 billion abatement plan over 30 years to fix the opioid epidemic. Last week Johnson & Johnson filed a motion to end the case, saying that the company was made a "scapegoat" in the lawsuit. In the motion, lawyers called the state's effort a "slew of illogical, legally defective theories far outside the bounds of Oklahoma precedent." Brad Beckworth, one of the lead attorneys for the state of Oklahoma, called the motion to dismiss a public relations stunt on the part of Johnson & Johnson and said the governor and other state leaders would "stand arm in arm with us" knowing that "we are doing the right thing under Oklahoma law." The state rested its case last week after calling 28 witnesses over six weeks. Oklahoma is just one of several states that has sued drugmakers including Johnson & Johnson, Purdue Pharma , Teva Pharmaceuticals and other companies for their role in the opioid crisis. The state has already reached settlements with two other opioid drugmakers: a $270 million settlement with Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, and an $85 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals, one of the world's largest makers of generic drugs. Following the denial, John Sparks, Oklahoma counsel for Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), released a statement saying in part, "Despite the complexity of the problem (of the opioid crisis), the State of Oklahoma is attempting to have Janssen alone pay for extraordinary government spending without offering evidence that our companies were the cause of the state's opioid crisis." The statement continued to say that the company believes it did everything it was supposed to do as a manufacturer of prescriptions. "The State's over-reaching interpretation of the statute is unsustainable and will force the State into uncharted legal waters long after this case is decided," Sparks said.


James Holzhauer, the man who dominated Jeopardy this year, also applies his brainpower to betting on sports. And he has a tip he's willing to give away publicly heading into this football season: Don't bet on the Browns to win the Super Bowl. Holzhauer told Peter King for Football Morning in America that the Browns, whose odds have been listed in the 15-1 to 20-1 range, would be the worst team to bet on. "I would say that the big thing to avoid is look away from the teams that have all the hype surrounding them. I can't believe we live in a world where the Cleveland Browns are the most hyped team in the preseason. But I would say they're probably the single worst bet to win the Super Bowl right now." To be clear, Holzhauer isn't saying the Browns are the least-likely team to win the Super Bowl. He's saying the Browns are the worst team to bet on, because their odds to win the Super Bowl have been produced by the hype surrounding the team during the offseason, and not by a rational look at their true chances of winning it all. If you place a wager on Cleveland, you are going against the advice of the smartest sports bettor in America.


WASHINGTON   Sarah Sanders is stepping down as President Donald Trump's press secretary after serving as the public face of the White House during some of the administration's most contentious chapters. Trump, who announced the news Thursday, described Sanders as a "warrior" and hinted that she might follow in her father's foot steps and run for governor of Arkansas, her home state. "She's tough," Trump said at an event at the White House. "But she's good." Sanders worked for Trump's 2016 campaign before she was elevated to press secretary in 2017. The president first announced her departure in a tweet. "After 3 1/2 years, our wonderful Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of the month and going home to the Great State of Arkansas," he said, apparently referring to her work on his 2016 campaign   in addition to 2-1/2 years in the White House press office. Slideshow by Business Insider "She is a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job!" the president wrote. "I hope she decides to run for Governor of Arkansas   she would be fantastic. Sarah, thank you for a job well done!" 'Egregious, notorious and ongoing': Watchdog agency urges firing of Kellyanne Conway over political remarks Pelosi: Speaker says Trump impeachment decision must be 'methodical' The daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sanders was the third woman to hold the role of White House press secretary and the second person appointed to the job during Trump's presidency, following Sean Spicer. Like other press secretaries, Sanders quickly became one of the most recognized names within the White House. "It's truly been something I will treasure forever," Sanders said during a previously scheduled event on another topic. "I've loved every minute, even the hard minutes." Arkansas governor: Sanders leaving White House as Trump floats run for governor Sanders did not offer any comment about the president's suggestion that she might for political office in her home state. Current Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, won a second term in 2018 and is term limited. The earliest Sanders could run for governor in Arkansas is 2022. "The most important job I'll ever have is being a mom to my kids and it's time for us to go home. Thank you Mr. President!" Sanders tweeted later. Her departure comes months after the long-awaited report by special counsel Robert Mueller on Russian interference in the 2016 election. While the report said there was "insufficient evidence" of any conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia, it detailed steps by the president to undermine the investigation. The report did not reach a conclusion on whether Trump obstructed justice but it also did not exonerate him. In the report, Mueller said Sanders admitted to making misleading statements to reporters when discussing Trump's rationale for firing former FBI Director James Comey in 2017. At the time, Sanders told reporters that Comey was fired because he'd lost the confidence of the president, the Department of Justice, members of both parties in Congress and "most importantly, the rank and file of the FBI had lost confidence in Comey." 'Slip of the tongue' A reporter challenged Sanders during that televised briefing. "Look," Sanders chided the reporter, "we've heard from countless members of the FBI that say very different things." But Sanders told investigators that the comments were a "slip of the tongue" and said a similar claim during an interview was made "in the heat of the moment" and was not founded on anything. The incident was one of several throughout Sanders' tenure that left some questioning her credibility. Sanders, who like past White House press secretaries had a combative relationship with reporters, drew attention for refusing to say whether she believes the press is the "enemy of the people," a line coined by Trump. She also faced scrutiny last year when Trump's lawyers acknowledged the president dictated a statement released by Donald Trump, Jr., about a controversial meeting with a Russian lawyer in Trump Tower. Sanders months earlier explicitly denied that Trump dictated the statement. Sanders, among the longest-serving members of Trump's inner circle, oversaw a steady decline in the daily press briefing, a forum for reporters to press the White House for answers and for the administration to pitch its message to networks and newspapers. SCOTUS: Ginsburg traveled, Gorsuch wrote, Kavanaugh coached, Thomas taught: Supreme Court justices active in 2018 Army: Army reprimands retired four-star general in alleged groping incident from 25 years ago As she became one of the most well-known figures of the White House, her controversial role stretched into her personal life. Last year, Sanders was refused service and told to leave the Red Hen restaurant , a small eatery in Lexington, Va., due to her role in defending the president. The incident sparked protests in the small mountain town that led to the eatery temporarily closing. She was also the butt of several sharp jokes by comedian Michelle Wolf at the 2018 White House Correspondents Association dinner. The association, which represents the White House press corps, later said in a statement that the barbs were "not in the spirit of the mission" of the organization. This year's dinner featured a historian instead of a comedian, and White House aides did not attend. Like what you're reading? Download the USA TODAY app for more Contributing: Baxter Bulletin This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sarah Sanders leaving as White House press secretary, Trump hints she may run for Arkansas governor


Jill Ellis said the United States wouldn't duck France in the knockout stages, and they echoed that sentiment on the field, downing Sweden 2-0 and emphatically winning Group F. The win means they will earn a Round of 16 matchup with Spain, and would likely meet the hosts in the quarterfinals if both teams hold strong in their first knockout game. The meeting between the two teams was the sixth in Women's World Cup play, including a fifth straight, both records. While Sweden had its moments, the game was controlled by the favorites and was never really in doubt. The second goal came in controversial fashion, but it had been coming as the U.S. came out firing and scored early in both halves. It took no time for the United States to get on the board just three minutes in as Megan Rapinoe mishit a corner and sent in a worm burner that somehow squirted through the Swedish defense and fell to Lindsay Horan on the doorstep who was free on a late charge to tap in the opening goal. #WWCTelemundo ¡No perdonan una! apenas inicia el encuentro y la primera oportunidad que tienen y no la desaprovechan, @LindseyHoran abre el marcador Suecia 0-1 Estados Unidos pic.twitter.com/R7MXwmzUlg   Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 20, 2019 After the opener, the U.S. continued to dominate attacking possession, and Crystal Dunn had a pair of half-chances, putting both over the bar. Alex Morgan then got on the end of a Sam Mewis ball and looked for an audacious chip but just missed the far post. Sweden built into the game by the 20th minute and had a golden opportunity as Kosovare Asllani found space down the right half of the box but her shot was weak and right at Alyssa Naeher. Towards the end of the first half Naeher was tested again, diving to punch away a Sweden cross from the right. Otherwise, the first half was all the United States, looking to break Sweden down to put the game away. After the break, Jill Ellis made a change to bring on Carli Lloyd for Alex Morgan, the latter of whom appeared slightly dinged up and was brought off as a precaution. The appearance for Lloyd is her 277th cap for the United States, passing Mia Hamm for third all-time with the country. The U.S. came out of the break as strong as they started the game, and Tobin Heath put the United States 2-0 up from a very tight angle. The goal was reviewed by VAR after replay appeared to show Carli Lloyd offside on the play as she looked to receive the cross which eventually rebounded to Heath, but the referee allowed the goal to stand despite Lloyd's influence on the play. Also controversially, the goal was later changed by FIFA to an own-goal by Sweden defender Jonna Anderson who was defending Heath on the play. #WWCTelemundo ¡Qué lindo gol! aumenta la ventaja @TobinHeath para @USWNT Y el VAR dice que si es gol. Suecia 0-2 Estados Unidos pic.twitter.com/M1mZzRIUNy   Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 20, 2019 The goal woke up Sweden who tested Nahaer on two separate occasions before the hour mark, but the U.S. goalkeeper held firm. A free-kick from the left edge of the U.S. box on 70 minutes came close to the near post but no Sweden attacker could get a head to the delivery. Lloyd had a chance to extend both the lead and her goal streak with a chance in the 90th minute but on a breakaway ball from Mewis she fired her wide-open chance straight at Hedvig Lindahl who stayed strong to make the save. With the win, the United States wins the group with a perfect 3-0 record and a stunning +18 goal differential. They move on to the knockout stage to play Spain in the Round of 16, with a potential meeting with France looming in the quarterfinals. Follow @the_bonnfire


Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has eased fears over Dele Alli's fitness for the Champions League final, after the midfielder was taken off at half-time in Spurs' final Premier League clash against Everton. This naturally led to concerns that the Englishman could be a doubt for the club's forthcoming Champions League final against Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano on June 1st. However, as reported by Goal , Pochettino was quick to ease these fears, revealing: "He didn't start in the warm-up, he was strange in his feeling and then his performance was very poor in the first half, because he couldn't cope with the situation, so because of caution, he was out [taken off]." Though the Argentine then explained he would be assessed as a precautionary measure, he expected Alli was merely fatigued. "I think it is not a problem. We need to assess him, but I think he was tired," he declared. "I think in a normal situation he was for sure not starting the game, but we started with him and before that problem starts something [becomes more serious], in half-time we made the change." Sunday's draw with Everton confirmed Tottenham 's place in the Champions League next season and Pochettino proclaimed his pride in the team, declaring: "My players are superheroes, I am so proud of them. The way they have behaved so professionally and what they have achieved is unbelievable. "Four top-four finishes, four Champions League qualifications and the cherry on the cake will be the Champions League final. This group of players deserve so much credit. They have put so much unbelievable effort in. There have been many positives this season. The players and staff have shown so much character. - Best season of Pogba's career (in stats anyway) - Wolves went a whole game without fouling - Aubameyang scored 20 goals, the Gunner's sixth to do so! All the best stats from the 2018/19 Premier League season!  https://t.co/AghMzovUcw   90min (@90min_Football) May 13, 2019 "We broke down all the doors when the circumstances were against us with the new stadium stuff. So, to see their capacity to fight again makes me so proud. "I think this is our best season in our five years. I am so happy, so pleased. What we have achieved this season - top four and final of the Champions League - it is difficult to assess now, but in time the people [fans] will realise what we achieve."


Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. On Thursday morning, Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to release a redacted version of the Mueller report to Congress and the public. Two days before that scheduled release, a federal judge issued a critical rebuke of Barr's handling of the release of that report. "The attorney general has created an environment that has caused a significant part of the public … to be concerned about whether or not there is full transparency," said U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton, a George W. Bush appointee, on Tuesday during a Mueller-related hearing . The judge is right. Barr's handling of the report has only served to sow public distrust of the Justice Department. As a former federal prosecutor, I would go further: The attorney general's transparent efforts to protect President Donald Trump have done enormous damage to the department. Here are just some of the ways that Barr has failed the public and the Justice Department he heads. First, there is a huge piece of the puzzle that is missing in the countless articles that take, at face value, Barr's claim that he cannot release much of Mueller's report to the public because it contains grand jury material. Yes, it is true that federal rules governing grand jury secrecy stop the Department of Justice from releasing testimony that occurred "before the grand jury." However, there is a practice that is common among federal prosecutors that would allow for the release of the substance of most grand jury testimony without violating the secrecy rule. In my 25 years with the Justice Department, I appeared before a grand jury upward of 100 times. On almost every occasion, I conducted a detailed interview with the witness before he testified in the grand jury. During the pre grand jury interview, the FBI, or DEA, or Secret Service case agent took notes that were later memorialized into a report. I was not alone in the practice of interviewing witnesses before calling them to testify in the grand jury. It is the standard practice of federal prosecutors across the country. The only time a witness was not interviewed in advance was when the witness was hostile and refused to testify without a subpoena, and this was a rarity. While much of the material from these interviews is the same as what is said before the grand jury, the grand jury secrecy rule only prevents grand jury testimony from being released. It does not act as a bar to the release of interview reports that hold the same information. And so, while grand jury testimony must not be publicly disclosed, the attorney general has the authority to disclose interviews of witnesses who appeared before the grand jury. This material could appear in the version of the Mueller report Barr is set to release on Thursday. But these reports will likely present damning evidence of campaign links to Russia and obstruction by Trump and members of his administration. If Barr's past actions are any indicator, he will do all he can to prevent their release. From all signs, much of Mueller's full report, including the interviews, will be missing. As Congress tries to pry the full report loose from Barr, it must ensure that Barr's public redactions do not include interviews of witnesses who appeared before the grand jury. Since any such redactions cannot be based on Barr's claim of grand jury secrecy, their release is fair game. It's a sad time when Congress, the press, the courts, and the American people have to worry that the attorney general of the United States may bend the law in a way that works to the detriment of the country, in order to further the personal interests of the man who gave him a job. But last week, Barr proved he was capable of just that, when he testified before Congress that the Trump campaign had been "spied" on by law enforcement. It appears Barr was referring to surveillance warrants authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Federal prosecutors do not refer to court-authorized wiretaps as "spying," and the attorney general knows this. I handled wiretap investigations and we referred to "wiretaps," or "surveillance," or a "T-3," the title under which the wiretap laws are found. Spying is a derogatory slang that is more likely to come from a defense attorney than the highest-ranking federal prosecutor in the United States. Barr's reference to "spying" was intended to create a scourge of headlines to buoy Donald Trump's baseless claim that he was illegally spied on by the Obama administration and rogue law enforcement agents. Barr succeeded. The lead story of virtually every newspaper and television broadcast was a variation of "Attorney General Says Trump Victim of Spying." Meanwhile, a new Politico/Morning Consult poll released on Thursday says that nearly 4 in 10 voters now believe the Trump campaign was spied on. This spread of disinformation tarnishes the reputation of the Justice Department and is thanks, in no small part, to Barr. The man who should be taking the lead in debunking "deep state" conspiracy theories threw a match on a gasoline-soaked Trump base eager to ignite. In his effort to ingratiate himself with the president, Barr committed the cardinal sin of unjustly throwing the law enforcement officers who work for him under the bus. Barr undercut the credibility of the federal law enforcement agents who continue to investigate the potentially criminal activity of the president. More unforgivable is the collateral damage caused by Barr's service to the president. Each year, thousands of federal prosecutors across this country appear before juries and present testimony from federal law enforcement agents in support of criminal cases ranging from murder for hire to child pornography. If juries do not believe that federal agents are credible, they are unlikely to convict and hold people accountable for the crimes they committed. Barr's testimony last week did immeasurable damage to the daily efforts of the federal prosecutors who work for him. I never thought I'd see an attorney general do more damage to the Justice Department than Jeff Sessions. I was wrong.


MILWAUKEE   Milwaukee police are marking the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Officer Michael Michalski. He was shot and killed by Jonathan Copeland Jr. on Wednesday, July 25 near 28th and Wright. Copeland is now serving a sentence of life without parole. Officer Michalski and the Special Investigations Unit responded to the area near 28th and Wright for a suspect who was wanted for a violation of parole and possession of a controlled substance. A Facebook post on the Milwaukee Police Department Facebook page notes, "Officer Michalski and other members of the unit observed the suspect run into a home in the area at which time, officers entered the residence to search for the suspect. The suspect fired multiple rounds at police, striking Officer Michalski. Officers returned fire and ultimately took the suspect into custody." Michalski was 52 years old and a 17-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department. He left behind a wife, three sons and a host of family and friends. The Facebook post on the MPD page also notes: "Officer Michalski, thank you for your dedication to the Milwaukee Police Department and for fearlessly serving the residents in the City of Milwaukee. We will always miss you and we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you have made to protect others."     ©2019 WITI-TV, Milwaukee Visit WITI-TV, Milwaukee at www.fox6now.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


SALT LAKE CITY   Utah officials say a man accused of getting himself into almost two dozen car crashes to collect insurance money has been charged with fraud. Navid Monjazeb was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with 12 counts of insurance fraud. Authorities say he collected over $55,000 from insurance carriers over five years. Armand Glick with the Utah Insurance Department's fraud division says those charges came in cases where investigators could show the car was damaged before the crash. Monjazeb was also charged with pattern of unlawful activity, two counts of forgery and seven counts of reckless endangerment. Glick says his department opened a six-month investigation after an insurance company recognized similar claims with the same vehicle. No attorney was immediately listed for Monjazeb in court records.


The Cowboys have been down this road before, it's just not all that well traveled. With the selection of Memphis running back Tony Pollard, the Dallas offense has the opportunity to inject a different type of weapon into the system, one they haven't employed in a long time. Maybe not ever. In years past, the team has tried to get receiving skills out of a running back's body. First it was Lance Dunbar, but he never materialized the way the team wanted. They then tried to make a running back who converted to wideout in college, Ryan Switzer, take that role. He was out after a year. Tavon Austin was brought in as a wideout who could run the ball, but he's too slight to handle a serious workload. Pollard could be the guy they have been looking for, and if so, he has a chance to join a very rare group. A Day 3 running back with a major long-term impact on the organization. That hasn't happened since the club brought in Marion Barber back in 2005. The world doesn't know what Pollard's ceiling will be as a professional player, but he certainly has a unique skillset that will cause the offensive braintrust to switch the way they deploy their weapons. That's what Barber was when he was brought in out of the University of Minnesota. Barber's skillset was different than Pollard's but still unique. He was the hammer that was used to bludgeon opposing defenses, force them into submission and stop fighting. His style was all about punishment and toughness and he was a backup running back for the majority of his early career that teams didn't want to see on the field. Here's a look at a few of The Barbarian's runs. Marion Barber was so tough to tackle pic.twitter.com/xXUsycRYT5 - NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) May 10, 2019 Barber's style led him to be a key cog in the offense, despite not starting most of the games. He was originally part of a tandem with 2004 first-round pick Julius Jones, but despite never elevating to a starting role, proved just as important to the Dallas offense as the higher pedigree player. Pollard will likely not elevate to such heights with Ezekiel Elliott in town and the clear work horse, but he can create a name for himself, just in a different manner than Barber did. In his second year, he had 14 rushing and 16 total touchdowns. By Barber's third year, he was a Pro Bowl asset and set out on three consecutive seasons gaining over 1,000 total yards from scrimmage. After the team moved on from Jones, Barber moved into the role of a starter in his fourth season. There's a possibility such a fate could await Pollard if Dallas chooses not to work out an extension with Elliott. Forecasting Pollard to be the heir apparent is jumping to conclusions, however. For now, just the idea that Dallas could have a complimentary weapon who brings an entirely new dynamic to the position as the incumbent is exciting enough. Remembering what Barber was able to do in his version of the role is a scintillating trip down memory lane. The Cowboys have only drafted two running backs in the fourth round in the last 20 years, Barber and Tashard Choice in 2009 out of Georgia Tech. MORE: Video confirms reports of Chris Paul's attempt to sabotage Steph Curry Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Daniel Jones has been accepted, embraced inside of Giants' locker room Matthew Boling sets national high school record in 100-meter dash


BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Germany star forward Leon Draisaitl scored a goal on the way to a 3-1 victory over Britain on Saturday in a return for the British team to the world hockey championship after 25 years. It took the Germans almost 40 minutes to beat goaltender Ben Bowns. Moritz Seider scored the opening goal with 39 seconds remaining in the middle period in the Group A game in Kosice. Mike Hammond scored an unassisted tying goal early in the final period, exploiting Draisaitl's blunder behind his own goal, the first goal for Britain in the top division since 1994. The goals from Yasin Ehliz on a power play and another by Draisaitl settled the game midway through the last frame. In Group B in Bratislava, Latvia rallied from a goal down to top Austria 5-2. Earlier Saturday, Kevin Fiala scored a hat trick and added an assist as Switzerland thrashed Italy 9-0 in their first game. It was Switzerland's biggest victory over Italy at the worlds. Last year's finalist, Switzerland, didn't waste time and took control with four goals in the opening period in the Group B game. Fiala opened the scoring with a backhand on a breakaway 77 seconds in, followed by Gregory Hofmann, Lino Martschini and Vincent Praplan. Fiala added his second in the second period and completed his hat trick on a power play in the third. Simon Moser, Romain Loeffel and Nico Hischier also scored. Goaltender Reto Berra stopped 19 shots for the shutout. In Group A, Frederik Storm scored the winner for Denmark to prevail over France 5-4 in a penalty shootout. Later, host Slovakia faces Finland in Group A while the Czech Republic plays Norway in Group B. --- More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports