It's been nearly a month since the last positive test for the chicken-killing Newcastle disease that's led to the euthanasia of 1.2 million birds, spurring guarded optimism from officials that the 13-month-old outbreak could be nearing an end. But 273 birds were euthanized as recently as June 28 as state and federal officials continue to track down poultry that may have been exposed to the virus in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, even if they haven't tested positive. "While this potentially moves us closer to eradication, must emphasize that any subsequent detections would represent a significant setback," California State Veterinarian Annette Jones said in a statement Tuesday. "It is important to recognize that the virus will remain in the environment for several more months and the risk of infection remains. The deadly disease is highly contagious among birds although it poses virtually no threat to humans provided poultry is properly cooked before eating. It is expected to take three to four months after the last positive test before officials will consider lifting quarantines . Since the first positive test, on May 17, 2018, 1.1 million commercial and industry chickens and turkeys plus nearly 121,000 backyard birds have been euthanized, according to Sandy Cooney of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Before the current lull in positive tests began, on June 5, the longest stretch without a positive result was 10 days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 448 premises in California have been infected, including 141 in San Bernardino County, 260 in Riverside County, 45 in Los Angeles County, one in Ventura County and one in Alameda County. All of Los Angeles County remains under quarantine, as does Riverside County west of La Quinta and San Bernardino County from Palm Desert westward. The quarantines ban owners from moving birds out of or into their current locations. Owners are also told to take "enhanced" biosecurity precautions to help prevent the virus from being transmitted to new areas. Angry bird owners Many backyard bird owners   and now-former bird owners   remain angry with the killing of birds that haven't tested positive, which they believe is often unnecessary, and with the behavior of officials and workers handling the euthanasia. "People are being bullied and harassed," said Perris's Kerri Hand, who along with her mother had 67 pet chickens and three pet turkeys euthanized on April 19. "They're afraid of the (health and agriculture) people showing up at their house." Hand also complained that officials are not following due process laws and are themselves lax in taking biosecurity measures. Hand launched the Facebook page SOB Save Our Birds for bird owners to document their encounters with officials by posting videos and descriptions. The page also helps raise money for a lawsuit filed May 28 seeking to halt euthanasia proceedings. Related links 150 more workers are being hired to wipe out chicken-killing Newcastle disease in Southern California Chicken slaughter due to Newcastle spread tops more than 1.1 million in Inland Empire Chicken-killing Newcastle disease prompts euthanasia orders for parts of Chino Worried about their chickens, hundreds crowd Norco meeting on deadly Newcastle disease Chicken-killing Newcastle disease spreads to Norco Cooney countered that state and federal workers are going by the book. "We follow established protocols for humane euthanasia set by the American Veterinary Medical Association," he said. "In instances where we are forced to use warrants, they are properly obtained and executed through the Superior Court. Most residents are supportive of our efforts and understand what we all must do together to eradicate the disease in Southern California." Cooney warned that more positive tests are possible while Hand said backyard bird owners won't rest easy until officials are gone, regardless of whether or not there are positive tests. "When they pack their stuff and get out of Dodge, I'll believe it," Hand said. This story was updated to correct the date of the last instance of euthanasia, which was June 28.


ARLINGTON, Texas   Joey Gallo's move to center field two weeks ago was supposed to be a stop-gap measure. Eventually, Delino DeShields would return to reclaim his spot. But Gallo has excelled at the position and Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward is open to Gallo being a long-term option in center. "I'm constantly asking myself that every day," Woodward said before the Rangers beat the Mariners 5-3 Tuesday night at Globe Life Park. Gallo was 2 for 3 with a double and a two-run home run in the eighth inning to give the Rangers a three-run cushion. He also moved from center to left when Willie Calhoun left the game with a left quad strain in the seventh inning. Danny Santana replaced Calhoun and played center. "We've got to be open to seeing what's in front of us, but also to some metrics … to really try to see if this can actually be an option, if we're forced to go there, if he can handle it   not only from an ability standpoint but also from a physical standpoint." There's no question Gallo enjoys it. He was open to it when the Rangers asked him to play there once in 2015 and 15 times a year ago. Woodward isn't concerned about Gallo's athletic ability to handle the job. But he's still trying to discern how much of a physical toll it would put on him during a full season. "He's a big body," Woodward said. "He likes it. He actually embraces that challenge … he asked to play center field. That's a big difference than putting him out there hoping that he's good. If he wants to play out there, that's a big factor." Gallo is second in the American League with six assists. He has three in left field and three in center. His arm has impressed Woodward, especially since playing primarily center the past two weeks. "I wanted to see a little more of a sample size to see what it actually shows from a numbers standpoint, but from the eye standpoint   good," he said. "He wants to get jumps on balls. He's talking to (Jayce Tingler) all the time about positioning and how to optimize himself, if he is better going back or forward." Gallo's arm strength has been eye-opener for Woodward. "The arm is a huge weapon," he said. "Any ball to center field you got a chance to throw them out at third or home. Which typically, with center fielders, you don't have that. Woodward thinks Gallo has been more accurate with his throws from center, too. "Maybe his awareness on the field, he aligns better maybe in center," Woodward said. "Earlier in the season he was super strong, but at times was a little off. And I just thought there were some things he could clean up as far as his mechanics, throwing, make sure he gets in line and let it go. But center field it's like every throw is right on the money."     ©2019 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Visit the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at www.star-telegram.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Missed the the most recent top news in Phoenix? Read on for everything you need to know. Phoenix man drowns after jumping into Fossil Creek to help son He helped his son to the shore but slipped underwater and was found at the bottom of the pool a short time later. Read the full story on 12NEWS . Ex-Phoenix assistant water director discriminated against, targeted employees Two city investigations found Alisha Solano scared and targeted employees, creating "a chilling effect on those who wished to exercise their rights." Read the full story on phoenixnewtimes . Phoenix man arrested for touching himself near a public pool On two separate days several people witnessed the man touching his private parts near the pool when lifeguards and children were in the pool. Read the full story on 12NEWS . This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Mauricio Pochettino has hailed the impact made by Tanguy Ndombele in Tottenham Hotspur's thrilling 3-2 victory over Juventus in a pre-season match on Sunday afternoon. Ndombele, who became Spurs' record signing earlier this summer, came on as a substitute just after the hour mark and provided the assist for Lucas Moura's equaliser just two minutes later. Tanguy Ndombele gets 1 assist, after 1 pass, after 1 minute from coming on. Jorginho got 0 assists, after 4,000+ passes, after 35+ Premier League appearances. pic.twitter.com/3NEX3YfYyC   ً (@TxttenhamKaii) July 21, 2019 Speaking after his side's late win in the International Champions Cup, Pochettino praised the Frenchman's ability, saying: "All is new for him, but I think with the first touch of the ball he started to show the quality from him. "It was amazing and you can see when he runs something can happen. He has the capacity to add to the team different things and I hope during the season he can help the team achieve all that they want." However, the Argentine manager was careful not to build up expectations too much, as he underlined how early Ndombele is in his Spurs career. He continued: "Yes, of course I am happy but we cannot expect from him too much. "He's only just had the possibility to get to know his team-mates, to adapt himself to the new countries, new culture, new players, new games, new tempo." Pochettino handed the midfielder more game time than he originally planned, but was keen to reassure supporters that they should temper their expectations, adding: "Today he played more than I expected because our plan was to play him for only 15 minutes, but with the tempo in the second half it was good to give him 30 minutes. "We are happy with him but we don't expect too much. We know his talent and what he can add to the team but it's step by step and not to put too much pressure on him.


FARMINGDALE, N.Y.   The galleries at the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens were famous arguably notorious for their presence, in number and voice. Those expecting a similar turnout this week may be disappointed. Through three practice rounds at the 2019 PGA Championship, the grounds have been noticeably quiet at Bethpage State Park. On Tuesday and Wednesday, many of the holes boasted more volunteers than spectators, a sight especially true on the remote part holes six through 12 of the property. A beverage vendor mentioned sales were "about 30 to 40 percent" off from their weekly forecast. And a fan noted on the fifth hole, "It's more crowded out here on a normal Saturday." To be fair, one can't judge optics alone. Bethpage's Yosemite-like dimensions provide plenty of space to roam. This is in stark contrast to last year's PGA host, Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, where the confines were so tight that you occasionally felt like you were at an overrun rock concert. The vast expanse at Bethpage correlates to a natural thinning of those outside the ropes. And yet the spartan bleachers were evidence that more might be at play. According to ticket marketer VividSeats, the average price of passes sold leading up to the 2019 PGA Championship is down nearly 20 percent from last year. Sports business analyst Darren Rovell reported that the tournament has the lowest secondary ticket prices in recent major history, noting $350 weekly passes are going for $150. At time of publication, the PGA of America had not responded to a request for practice-round attendance numbers. On the PGA of America website, however, Saturday and Sunday daily passes are sold out. And PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh noted on Tuesday that Tiger Woods' victory at the Masters directly correlated into increased fan interest in the PGA. "It's helped obviously blew up our ticket sales immediately thereafter," Waugh said. "We were in good shape anyway, but it certainly helped." It has not been picnic weather out on Long Island. A steady rain on Monday made for unfavorable conditions, and temperatures the first two days hovered in the high 40s. Even with clear and sunny skies on Wednesday, a soft-yet-steady wind brought out heavy jackets and winter hats. There's also the matter of timing. The PGA Championship's new May date has its benefits, but it's not particularly conducive to local families, with school still in session in the New York area. Only a handful of kids have been on site, a far cry from the scene down the road at Shinnecock last summer for the U.S. Open in June. Whether crowds are thin because the tournament proper has yet to start could also be a factor, although it's worth noting that Bellerive broke attendance records on Monday and Wednesday despite bad weather, while Shinnecock also claimed robust crowds all week. There's also the chance that saturation is at play. The 2002, and to lesser extent, 2009 U.S. Opens at Bethpage were novelties. The course has since hosted two PGA Tour events the 2012 and 2016 Barclays. And unlike St. Louis, which welcomed professional golf back for the first time in a decade, New Yorkers are a spoiled bunch, having the Open at Shinnecock last year and Winged Foot serving as U.S. Open host next summer. Admittedly, that tenor at Bethpage could change come Thursday, and again PGA of America officials are still expecting a big weekend turnout. Perhaps it will be just as rowdy an environment as previous U.S. Opens. But through three days at Bethpage, the build-up to this PGA has not translated to fannies in the seats. Introducing Golf Digest All Access, a new way to improve WATCH: GOLF DIGEST VIDEOS


Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, has abruptly cancelled a US trip to receive a prestigious award following a storm of protest over his history of homophobic, racist and misogynist remarks and plans to erode environmental protections in the Amazon . The cancellation, announced suddenly on Friday, came after the original venue ditched the event, the mayor of New York City attacked his presence and major corporate sponsors pulled out. Bolsonaro's spokesman blamed ideological attacks from interest groups and Bill de Blasio, the mayor of New York. The cancellation is a humiliating climbdown for Bolsonaro who idolises the United States and was feted by Donald Trump during a March visit to Washington. Analysts said it is a sign of the international reprobation his extremist views and anti-environment positions are beginning to spark around the world. "It is a very big embarrassment," said Paulo Baía, a professor of political science at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The annual Person of the Year award ceremony was due to be hosted on 14 May by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce. Alongside the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, Bolsonaro was to be honoured for "fostering closer commercial and diplomatic ties between Brazil and the United States" and his "commitment to building a strong and durable partnership" between both countries, the chamber said . The gala event was originally due to be hosted at the American Museum of Natural History   but the museum pulled the event after criticism from LGBT and environmental groups. Last month Bolsonaro said Brazil could not become a "gay tourism" paradise and his government has come under fire for plans to dismantle Amazon protections and develop protected indigenous reserves. "Jair Bolsonaro is a dangerous man," tweeted de Blasio as he thanked the museum for its decision. The gala event was moved to the Marriott Marquis hotel but then Delta Airlines and Bain & Company, a management consulting company, pulled out, CNN reported . The Financial Times followed suit. "Actually showing up could have been a complete disaster, with protesters filling Times Square, and the event becoming a symbol of civil society standing up to the far-right leader," said Oliver Stuenkel, a professor of international relations at São Paulo's Getulio Vargas Foundation. In a statement on Friday, Bolsonaro's spokesman, General Otávio do Rêgo Barros blamed "resistance and deliberate attacks from the mayor of New York and pressure from groups of interest". The general said these attacks had been "ideological". Maurício Santoro, a professor of international relations at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, said it was remarkable that Bolsonaro was facing such corporate protests just four months into his presidency. "We can imagine what comes ahead," he said.


When you think about the greatest Pittsburgh Steelers to ever play, you don't often think about defensive backs. With 2 Hall of Fame quarterbacks, multiple wide receivers, running backs and linebackers, defensive back doesn't always come to mind. It doesn't help that recent history has shown this group has been something of a weakness. But as we dug through the history we were reminded of just how many great defensive backs have played in Pittsburgh. We decided to narrow our list down to the top seven and ranked safeties and cornerbacks all together. Let us know what you think of the rankings. MORE: Poker player loses brutal 31 million chip hand with pocket aces at 2019 WSOP Main Event Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul The perfect storm: Andre Iguodala a possible return to the Warriors WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws football nearly out of Arrowhead Stadium News: Major trade target at safety, levels to Cowboys WRs, NFL's best RB


Manchester City will welcome rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 7 September during the opening weekend of the upcoming Women's Super League season. The Red Devils are set for their first taste of top-flight action after gaining promotion from the Championship last season, and they could hardly have asked for a bigger game to begin the campaign. NEW RIVALRY. HISTORIC CLASH.  ⚽ CITY v UNITED  Etihad Stadium  #FAWSL  Saturday 7 September, 3pm UK  https://t.co/uJycgmkX7K After shining on the #FIFAWWC stage...✨ @ellsbells89 is ready to light up the Etihad!  pic.twitter.com/p9RPFY8o3l   Manchester City (@ManCity) July 8, 2019 City took to their official website to confirm the details of the game, which will be the first ever meeting between City and United's women sides. The Citizens are set to play at the Etihad for just the second time in their history, having faced Everton there in 2014. On the decision to play at the Etihad, Gavin Makel, Head of Women's Football at City, said: "Following an exciting summer of women's football and the Lionesses' form in France, we wanted to kick off the new season with a bang. "Having the Manchester Derby as our home opener was the perfect opportunity to play a game at the Etihad Stadium and welcome our seven Manchester City Lionesses home. "We are delighted to have our new kit partner PUMA on board to build even more excitement around this historic game." To add to the excitement of the opening weekend, Chelsea will also welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge on 8 September, with the Blues adding on their website that all fans will be able to attend the game free of charge. THE STAGE IS SET. We will take on Spurs at Stamford Bridge on 8 September!   FREE tickets - https://t.co/J9Mey3rh2J pic.twitter.com/RYAS0F98h8   Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) July 8, 2019 If those derbies weren't already enough, there will also be another London derby on opening weekend, with Arsenal set to take on West Ham United . The 2019 WSL is set to be the biggest in history, with 12 sides set to take part in the competition. Arsenal are the defending champions, but there are plenty of sides who will be looking to take their place on the throne.


CHICAGO - Valentina Shevchenko was one of the biggest favorites in UFC title fight history, and she defended her belt with a highlight-reel finish for the ages. Shevchenko (17-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) took out challenger Jessica Eye (14-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) with a stunning and massive left kick to the head early in the second round. The kick left Eye out cold on the canvas for several minutes while cageside doctors attended to her. When she finally sat back up, it was to cheers from the fans that she was OK. But the bigger cheers were for Shevchenko's first defense of her women's flyweight title as a favorite of roughly 14-1. The end came at the 0:26 mark of the second round after a dominant first for the champion. The women's flyweight title bout was the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 238 show at United Center in Chicago. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+. Eye took the center of the cage and immediately fired off a couple punches. Shevchenko answered with a body kick, then another. Eye looked like she wanted to end the fight with one big punch and whiffed on a right hand. Then Shevchenko ducked under another, clinched Eye up around the waist and dragged her to the canvas 45 seconds into the fight. Shevchenko went to work on the ground in half-guard while Eye defended from her back. Shevchenko wasn't able to do much damage from up top, though she twice worked her way to side control. And once Eye was able to get back to her feet, Shevchenko again took her down. Shevchenko locked up an armbar late in the round, but Eye rolled out of it to get to the second. Shevchenko landed a solid kick to the body early in the second. And a moment later, with Eye moving in, Shevchenko threw a left head kick that drilled Eye perfectly in the side of the face. Eye fell to the canvas in slow motion, out cold well before she hit the mat. Her head bounced off the canvas for good measure. Shevchenko knew to not dive in for any more damage after one of the biggest highlight-reel finishes in UFC history. For complete coverage of UFC 238 , check out the UFC Events section of the site. MORE: Most bizarre and incredible catches by fishermen in past decade WATCH: Lonzo Ball pulls up to watch LaMelo make Drew League debut Report: New Orleans likely to trade Anthony Davis to Celtics First look at the 'Philly Special' as an actual play in Madden 20 Andy Reid weighs in on WR Byron Pringle's offseason


Last month I got the dreaded text message: "You've used about 90% of your data. Extra data for this cycle is $15 per 1GB." Here's what that message should've said: "You're going overboard on the Snapchat and Facebook video, gigabyte guzzler! Turn on data savings in those apps or you'll be mortgaging your house to keep paying our bills. Capisce?" Most of us skirt just under our monthly data allowances, although plenty poor souls pay that overage charge. In 2015's last quarter, 28% of AT&T customers and 20% of Verizon customers paid overages, a report by Cowan and Co. found. You don't have to be a telecom expert to figure out what's happened. Bigger, more powerful smartphones and video-heavy websites and social media feeds have us chewing through more data than ever. And it's getting worse. Today, U.S. smartphones use 3 to 4 gigabytes a month. By 2019, according to Ericsson, they will consume five times that. We can only pray the data caps won't be so draconian then. But today gigabytes are more precious than gold. Still, you can save data within your current plan by making small adjustments. Welcome to my three-step Data Diet no scales required. I'll admit it: I had no idea some apps were such data hogs. If I had known Snapchat used 2GB last month, I never would've uploaded that series of me eating a PB&J. What we really need are data usage alerts from the apps themselves. But maybe that's like Nabisco telling you to cut back on the Oreos. Until then, you need to keep an eye on your phone OS's overall data meter. In Settings under Cellular for iOS, Data Usage for Android you can see how much cellular data each app has used. Android offers the superior tool. Input the dates of your billing cycle and it automatically clears the meter when the next cycle begins. On the iPhone you have to manually reset it. Of course, you can just use your carrier's apps, which provide a breakout of data use for the current billing period for all devices, but not a breakdown of specific app usage. I discovered that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Safari are my biggest data hoovers. But just because they're bankrupting me doesn't mean I'm going to use them less. Instead, I've disabled cellular use of more data-intensive features especially video playback. (Live video in particular is a huge data suck.) In Facebook and Twitter, I disabled auto-playing videos on mobile. In Snapchat, I enabled Travel Mode, so it won't automatically download video and photos in new stories from people I follow. Many popular apps offer similar settings. Stanching the flow in a browser is harder. Google's Chrome and Opera's Mini mobile browsers have a data saver mode to compress images and video, but Apple's Safari doesn't. It's a shame, since the savings can be significant. A website that used 5MB to load in Safari took half as much data to load in Opera Mini and Chrome with data saving enabled. Instead of loading the entire site, they load portions of it while decreasing photo quality. You can reduce the load of websites in Safari, too, by using a content blocker like Purify. But that requires an additional app and an ethical debate about ad blocking. Data saving is even more noticeable with video. A three-minute HD video in Safari used 64MB. On Opera Mini, Video Boost reduced it to 23MB. Sure, the compressed video was VHS-quality, but I don't need IMAX to catch up on news. Dedicated compression apps like Onavo Extend and Opera Max do something similar, but they slowed down my phones. Chrome's Data Saver is for Android phones only. (A recent Chrome update disabled the feature for iPhones; Google hopes it will work again soon.) Opera Mini's features do work on iPhones, but you still can't disable Safari from being the phone's default browser. Some apps let you use other browsers, but most automatically launch Safari when you tap a link. Those annoying carrier ads, which might as well claim one horse and buggy is faster than another, reveal something great: These companies are desperate to keep you. Take advantage of all they offer or consider switching. Verizon has been running a series of promotional data giveaways. The latest? If you sign up for its Go90 app, you'll automatically get an extra 2GB of data for the next three months. Last week, when my spouse called to ask for a bit more data, they gave us 1GB of "Bonus Data" for the year. My colleague has had similar luck getting a gig or two at AT&T. Just call or stop by. It's an effort to keep us from switching to T-Mobile, which has surged in subscribers after an overhaul of the traditional carrier model: It cut prices, eliminated penalizing overages and offers unmetered music streams and international calls. Struggling Sprint now entices switchers with data plans for half of T-Mobile's going rates and is also dumping overage charges. Of course, when deciding to switch, service quality should be your first priority. But at T-Mobile, a data plan still goes further than most. In addition to its Music Freedom service which lets you stream from Spotify, Apple Music and other popular services without eating into your data it recently added Binge On. Though controversial for not being opt-in, Binge On scales all video down to 480p DVD resolution to save data. Streaming a five-minute clip on the "Saturday Night Live" website used 40MB of data on T-Mobile. On Verizon, it took 60MB. Here's the crazier part: With a qualifying plan, you can watch unlimited Netflix, Hulu and other supported video services without eating into your data. Yes, even all 10 seasons of "Friends." Maybe you've heard of so-called unlimited plans offered by Sprint, T-Mobile and (in some cases) AT&T. They're not always the best value, and despite the name, your speeds can be slowed when you hit a certain amount. For real peace of mind, you're going to want Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi might be obvious, but the fact that you may already pay for widely available public Wi-Fi is not. For instance, I've always ignored the "TWC-WiFi" network I see in various places, but it turns out, as a Time Warner Cable subscriber, I have access to over 500,000 of them. Time Warner uses a new technology called Passpoint to automatically and securely log me in when I'm in range. No need to punch in username and password. It was easy to set up and now I'm pleasantly surprised to find my phone connected to Wi-Fi, even when I'm out walking the dog. Many cable providers, including Comcast's Xfinity and Cablevision's Optimum, offer similar options. If you don't have one of those, it may be worth subscribing to a stand-alone Wi-Fi service. Boingo's $10-a-month service buys you access to thousands of hot spots around the world, including Time Warner's. (That's the cost of an extra GB or two on your cell plan.) There's also free public Wi-Fi, which you can find with Wi-Fi Map for iOS and Android just remember to take proper security precautions before connecting. The thing is, even your cellular carrier wants you to use Wi-Fi, because it lessens network strain. That's why AT&T and Google alike are expanding their Wi-Fi footprint, some of which will use Passpoint. Combining Wi-Fi and cellular is the best of both worlds. You can watch HD video for hours, and still avoid those cranky data-cap text messages. Write to Joanna Stern at joanna.stern@wsj.com or on Twitter @joannastern


Haas boss Gunther Steiner has admitted that he is "still not over" his drivers colliding at the British Grand Prix, as he said it was "disappointing" his duo had let the team down. Steiner was left angry after Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen collided on the opening lap at Silverstone, wrecking the team's chances of points and robbing it of an opportunity to compare car specs in the race. Although two weeks have now passed since that incident, Steiner said his anger has not subsided   especially because the outfit was in a difficult competitive situation that meant it could not afford to throw such good opportunities away. "I am still not over it because they have got a certain amount of opportunities, and this year we are struggling in some of the races," said Steiner. "The car on Friday [at Silverstone] was a lot better in long runs, and that is on times, and if you can compare them that is factual. If it would have been the same in the race, 100% I cannot say, but the chances were high. And then we were out on Turn 5 and P9 in the championship because I think our position at the moment doesn't reflect where we are in reality. "We have got these big ups and downs and when we have ups we put ourselves down one way or another, so that is quite frustrating." Read Also: Haas won't design 2020 F1 car to fit Pirelli's tyres The astonishing story behind the Rich Energy saga Steiner said he had not yet spoken to his drivers about how they move forward from Silverstone, but reckoned he would have no choice but to confront them. Asked what action he could take, Steiner said: "You know what I can do, I can do a lot. I think they need to understand where we are, and that is the disappointing thing to me. "They don't let me down as a person, they let the team down which is disappointing. As I said, I am still not over it. I get over things pretty quick, but not this one. We had a clear talk after Barcelona about what to do and not to do and it was not followed, which is disappointing." One option to end the issues between would be to drop one for next season, but Steiner said no decision had yet been made about who would race for the team in 2020. "I don't know yet," he said. "We decide that one after the break what we are doing for next year." Pushed on whether he could confirm both drivers seeing out the season, Steiner added: "After the break we will know everything about drivers for sure. In Spa you will all be lining up saying what did you do about drivers and I will say, we are almost there, give me a few more events and I will tell you."


An athlete will often carry a chip on his or her shoulder just as a superhero might wear a power pack for special might. For athletes, it's about gaining a competitive edge and new Warrior Jordan Poole, the No. 28 overall pick in this year's draft, is no different. Poole's chip is viewing himself as an underdog, which powers him with the mindset of having something to prove. "I always feel like I'm in an under-dog situation and am overlooked," Poole told Mark Medina of The Mercury News . "So I find a way to push myself to prove people wrong." And he's not entirely wrong. Many sports journalists placed Poole in the second round of their mock drafts and his name did not come up in Warriors Wire's mock drafts or draft-night preview either. Now that he has turned some heads with his first-round selection, Poole has a plan for proving his worth. He cherishes the "clean slate" that the jump up to the NBA provides but also knows the grind is just beginning. Poole's plan to prove everyone wrong starts with a Warrior-like work ethic. "I just keep my head down and grind," he said. "That's something that got me to where I am." But his streaky shooting and lack of commitment on defense are things the Warriors want him to improve upon. Poole's got a plan for that, too: Obviously everything is not what you want it to be right away. … A - you adjust. And B - you learn. So I'll be able to find a way to make an impact defensively, offensively, passing or shooting. Whatever it is, I'll find a way to be on the court. In four Summer League outings, Poole has averaged 17.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He is playing 29 minutes per game and averaging 40 percent shooting from the field. MORE: Africa Cup of Nations Schedule, Algeria vs Nigeria Live Stream, How to Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time Does Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey want to team up with DeAndre Hopkins in Houston? Three Potential Landing Spots for Chris Paul Report: Broncos ready to draft Devin Bush before trade with the Steelers News: Indefinite suspensions rule day for Cowboys, 18-game seasons


Heavy duty vehicles line both sides of many of the winding two-way streets in the Hollywood Hills, making them treacherous single-lane thoroughfares. Construction workers wave stop signs as trucks laden with glass and steel back slowly out of driveways. Empty parcels of land all over Los Angeles's poshest neighborhoods are being transformed into lavish mansions with price tags in the tens, or even hundreds, of millions. "Every time I drive up there for any reason, if I return without getting my car dinged I breathe a sigh of relief," says Andy Butler, a real-estate marketing consultant. Real-estate experts estimate that there are about 50 ultra high-end spec houses under construction in the area, from Beverly Hills to Bel-Air and Brentwood. The unprecedented wave of development has its roots in the heady days of 2014 and 2015, when foreign buyers poured into Los Angeles and luxury markets across the country logged record sales. A couple of local megawatt deals including the $70 million sale of a Beverly Hills compound to billionaire Minecraft creator Markus Persson in 2014 inspired the construction of bigger and pricier homes, most of which were built as contemporary cubes. Some were built by inexperienced developers; many had price tags north of $20 million. Get news and analysis on politics, policy, national security and more, delivered right to your inbox Now, there are simply too many, and not enough buyers to go around. "It's created its own monster," says Stephen Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency. "We have an enormous oversupply of these white boxes. There's years of inventory out there." A review of the Los Angeles multiple listings service shows close to 100 homes on the market asking over $20 million in Los Angeles County, at least 35 of which could be classified as spec homes, and more are under construction. And those are just the listed ones: Appraiser Jonathan Miller says more than a third of homes in that price category are never entered in the MLS. Some of the city's most expensive are notably absent. The surplus mirrors a similar situation in New York, where high-end developers rushed to build pricey condos amid a market upswing, and are now faced with enormous competition for buyers. But unlike New York, smaller, private lenders and wealthy individuals have provided much of the financing for the Los Angeles spec homes. Related video: Why California home prices are soaring Don Hankey, a California businessman known as the king of subprime car loans, says one of his companies has provided close to $300 million on high-end homes in the Los Angeles market, including on spec homes. Public records show Hankey Capital provided about $82.5 million in financing to "The One," an almost-built megamansion by Los Angeles developer Nile Niami, who plans to list it for $500 million. That asking price is more than twice the record paid for a home in the U.S., a record set earlier this year by hedge funder Ken Griffin's purchase of a nearly $240 million penthouse in New York. The record price for a Los Angeles area home was set by the $110 million sale of a Malibu mansion in 2018. "You have to be concerned," Mr. Hankey says of the oversupply. "We've cut back. We're not as aggressive in the financing." Other lenders on pricey spec homes include Axos Bank, formerly Bank of Internet, which financed a massive $180 million monolith built by plastic surgeon and newbie developer Raj Kanodia. The debt load for developers can be substantial. "If I'm living in my house and I put it on the market for sale, I'm still living in my house," Mr. Shapiro says. "These are empty houses, and the developer is spending a lot every month to keep them." In this environment, and amid signs that prices are falling, developers and their agents are going to extraordinary lengths to differentiate their listings from the pack. They are throwing themed bashes in lieu of traditional open houses, thinking up gimmicky new amenities and hiring marketing experts to reimagine homes as individual brands with their own names, logos and stories. Some developers are relisting plots of land, hoping to get their money out without sinking more money into construction. "People come to us because they want to stand out," says Alexander Ali, whose marketing and public relations firm the Society Group is finding a growing business in creating brands for megamansions. "There are so many new homes coming to the market every day." Mr. Ali's latest exercise: Turning a roughly 7,600-square-foot contemporary home in Trousdale into "WARHOL 90210," a property branded around artist Andy Warhol. Mr. Ali and the developer, Wystein Opportunity Fund, joined with a local gallery to display Warhol prints in the home. At a Warhol-themed disco to be held on site, a Warhol look-alike will be filmed striding through the party; the resulting video will be blasted out on social media. (The house has no connection to Mr. Warhol.) Mr. Ali convinced the agent that Mr. Warhol's onetime car a 1974, two-toned, Rolls-Royce Shadow and the Warhol prints featured in the home should be included in the deal. "It defines the house as a collector's dream," Mr. Ali says. The whole package seeks $17.75 million. The house can be sold separately for $15.625 million. In February, Mr. Niami threw an elaborate party inspired by Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch's painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" in a home he is listing for $39.995 million. Its three levels were organized into heaven, earth and hell, and models in colorful tulle dresses swam in the property's glass bottomed pool, said Mr. Ali, who organized the party. There were actors posing as Adam and Eve while hosting a virtual reality game that allowed guests to enter a rendition of the Bosch painting. People drank whiskey infused with the body of a dead cobra, and dancing women dressed in leather, whips and chains. A camel stood at the entrance to greet guests. In Bel-Air, real-estate brokerage firm the Agency recently threw a "Great Gatsby" themed event to launch a $35.5 million spec house. A female performer in a bedazzled costume hung upside down from a trapeze to pour champagne for guests, while another floated on the pool in a transparent bubble. Mr. Ali says developers will pay anywhere from $20,000 to hundreds of thousands to throw such events. In addition to the parties, developers are always on the hunt for creative new amenities. "It's about the wow factor," says spec home developer Ramtin Ray Nosrati, whose under-construction mansion in Brentwood includes a secret room for growing and smoking marijuana. The ventilated room, accessed by hitting a button hidden inside a living room bookcase, will have tinted windows that darken for privacy. The house, slated to ask between $30 million and $40 million, will also come with a budget for an employee to supervise growing and harvesting. Mr. Nosrati compared the amenity to "having your own vineyard." Despite all this, price cuts are the order of the day. Bruce Makowsky, a handbag designer-turned-developer who sold the Minecraft property, lowered the price of his latest project, a lavish Bel-Air house with a candy room and a helipad, to $150 million, down from its original $250 million asking price. Mr. Niami slashed the price of a sprawling 20,500-square-foot house known as Opus to $59.995 million, down from $100 million. Developer Ario Fakheri has chopped the asking price for his Hollywood Hills home with a roughly 300-gallon indoor shark tank to $26.995 million from $35 million. Sales are still happening: Approximately 11 deals have closed for more than $20 million in Los Angeles so far this year, and a Saudi buyer recently paid $45 million for a spec home built by diamond manufacturer Rafael Zakaria. But buyers know they have the upper hand. "People are making lowball offers," says Mr. Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency. "They're not being shy." Doug Barnes, the founder of Eyemart Express, sold a contemporary home in Beverly Hills for $34.65 million in April, or nearly 40% off its original $55 million asking price, records show. British restaurateur and Soho House co-owner Richard Caring is listing a home he bought in Beverly Hills for $29.995 million; he paid $33 million for it in 2016, records show. As for "The One," the $500 million property was originally slated to come on the market in 2017 but has yet to be listed. The developer blamed construction delays. Corrections & Amplifications: Stephen Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency said buyers know they have the upper hand in negotiations to purchase high-end spec homes. An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that sellers have the upper hand. (May 30, 2019)


The regular Championship season is over, and we now know the four teams that will be contesting for the third and final promotion spot this season. One of Leeds United, West Brom, Aston Villa or Derby County will join Norwich City and Sheffield United in the Premier League next season through the dreaded play-offs. But which of those sides are the best equipped to win the proverbial lottery, and whose weaknesses are more prominent than others? Leeds United Strengths  Marcelo Bielsa's vast managerial experience far exceeds that of his play-off rivals, and his side have totally bought into his unique and hugely entertaining style of play   with the former Argentina manager giving the Yorkshire club a huge lift from the bottom up with his relentless hard work. Where Leeds have thrived most this season has been in defence. Centre-backs Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper were both named in the PFA Championship team of the year and they've conceded only 50 league goals in the campaign; only Sheffield United and Middlesbrough conceding fewer. The development of holding midfielder Kalvin Phillips has also been a huge contributing factor to that mean defence, with the youth academy product effortlessly dropping into defence to essentially create a back three, while also regularly igniting attacks. Weaknesses As great and refreshing as Bielsa's side have been this season, they do look like a team who have quite simply run out of gas. They have slipped up at precisely the wrong time, going from three points clear of the Blades with four games to go to finishing six points behind their neighbours, mainly thanks to poor defeats against strugglers Wigan and Ipswich , both of whom were reduced to ten men. But their biggest problem all season has simply been finding someone to finish off the chances they create. Their total of 73 goals is far fewer than anyone in the top five, with top scorer Kemar Roofe striking 15 times   but only once since the new year. West Bromwich Albion Strengths The Baggies have plenty of Premier League quality in their squad   particularly in attack, with the likes of Jay Rodriguez and Dwight Gayle, who have 45 strikes between them for the campaign. Only Norwich have bettered West Brom' s total of 87 goals, and they have played a style of football which will almost certainly guarantee goals. Top flight experience oozes through this collection of players, so they should be able to handle a big occasion better than the others, especially with Mason Holgate and Kieran Gibbs as full backs and three centre-halves who are comfortable with the ball at their feet. Weaknesses  The Black Country club's attacking prowess and bravery will often leave them exposed at the back, and their figures for the season show this. No team in the Championship 's top half have conceded more goals than West Brom over the campaign, and they've kept a shockingly low nine clean sheets in their 46 games, with only the three relegated sides keeping fewer. Their decision to sack Darren Moore in February seemed a harsh one at the time, but when you realise that they clearly had no replacement lined up, it now seems even more odd that they didn't stick with him. Caretaker boss Jimmy Shan has done a decent job of steadying the ship, but their away record in recent weeks doesn't make for pretty reading, with four defeats in their last six. Aston Villa Strengths Villa are the Championship's in-form side, with their defeat against champions Norwich on the final day their first loss in 13 games, and even that was without a number of key players. Dean Smith has done an excellent job since his arrival last October, and has managed to unite a club by playing excellent, passing football and breaking a 109-year-old club record by winning ten consecutive matches to fire them into the play-offs for the second year in a row. They arguably have the best squad in the league, with Jack Grealish's ability now far exceeding the second tier, John McGinn's relentless workrate, Tyrone Mings' immense presence at the back and a natural finisher up front in Tammy Abraham, who is the league's second top scorer with 25 goals to his name. Weaknesses  They may have dramatically improved in recent weeks, but Villa's defence is still something of a problem, conceding 61 goals over their 46 games, often due a lack of concentration. Villa fans will also be concerned by their record against the division's better sides, failing to win any of their eight games against the four teams who finished above them, and losing six of those of clashes. There also seems to be an alarming lack of pace in the side, particularly in the wide areas   with Albert Adomah and Anwar El Ghazi often not being able to beat a man, while Ahmed Elmohamady and Neil Taylor could be caught out at full-back. Derby County Strengths The Rams sneaked into the top six on the final day having found form again at just the right time with a run of just one defeat in twelve games, scoring 26 goals in the process. Frank Lampard also seems to have found the right blend of youth and experience in his side, with exciting prospects such as Mason Mount and Harry Wilson grabbing public attention over the past nine months with some eye catching performances, while Martyn Waghorn and Richard Keogh have shown their class and maturity to keep Derby 's season alive. They also have the fourth best home record in the division, better than any of the sides in the play-offs, with a league low three defeats at Pride Park this season. Weaknesses  Derby have plenty of experience in the Championship play-offs, having reached them a record eight times. However, they've only won them once (back in 2007). They have also scored fewer goals than their three opponents, with winger Wilson their only player to reach double figures for the campaign.


ASHEVILLE   On July 6, a van flipped on Interstate 240. It was rush hour, and a woman was trapped inside. Just a few hundred feet away at the Food Lion Skatepark, a passel of teenagers heard the wreck and ran toward it. "She was on her side, and I thought she was knocked out," Sam Crown, one of the boys from the skate park told WLOS. About 10 good Samaritans, skaters included, managed to un-flip the car   with the driver still inside. A video of the scene has circulated widely on social media, and the teens have been applauded for their selfless instincts. ONLY ON NEWS 13: A group of skaters were over at the Food Lion Skate Park in Asheville when they said they heard a loud crash. Without hesitation, they ran down onto 240 to flip over this woman's car to save her. An amazing story!!! @WLOS_13 VIDEO: Errol Powell pic.twitter.com/x6I37mC6Do   Stephanie Santostasi (@TVReporterSteph) August 6, 2019 At first blush, it's a heartwarming video of teens rushing to a stranger's aid. But some first responders cringed. "We understand and appreciate that these bystanders thought they were helping," said Kelly Klope, spokeswoman for the Asheville Fire Department. "By no means are we criticizing their efforts." However, "We do hope to pass along some insight as to safe steps to take for any future situations," Klope said. Don't move the patient, call 911 If you find someone who might have experienced serious trauma in an accident, keeping them still until paramedics arrive is paramount. "Any motor vehicle crash, especially a rollover, has the potential for severe injury, especially to the neck and spine," Klope said. "Further movement of that patient should cause more damage." When even a subtle shift in position could hurt the patient, rolling the vehicle back over is out of the question. "A vehicle on its top is not stable and anyone trying to enter or move it is putting themselves and the patient inside in danger," Klope explained. "Once we stabilize a vehicle we then assess the patient to see if they are breathing (and) have a pulse and we stabilize their c-spine," First responders carefully secure the patient's neck in a brace and "skillfully remove the patient...on a back-board to keep their spine aligned as best as possible," Klope said. Videos from the scene of the accident show the driver sporting one of those all-important neck braces post-flip,   following paramedics to the ambulance with little assistance. This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: First responders: Don't try to un-flip a car. It could be fatal.


This morning we found out that the Panthers will be featured next on Amazon's streaming documentary series All or Nothing . That means we'll be getting an inside look throughout the team's 2018 season. One game we can't wait to relive is the Week 7 matchup with the Eagles . From the epic fourth-quarter comeback led by Cam Newton to Eric Reid's sensational physical performance, it was one of the most memorable games in franchise history. Wide receiver Torrey Smith was directly involved in a few key moments, including one Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins shared on Twitter Monday. Watch Jenkins make a huge pass breakup on the sideline on a pass intended for Smith. Formation and splits tell you big run or Play Action. See the slide protection. Get to your drop! With the corner over top, the only route I have to worry about is the comeback by my guy @TorreySmithWR . As soon as his hips drop I know the ball is coming. Turn and make it! pic.twitter.com/MiiRj2PP6q - Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) May 13, 2019 This was a tremendous read and play on the ball by Jenkins, who is one of the most underrated safeties in the NFL. Smith later replied by sharing his version of what happened and admitted it was a hell of a play by Jenkins. I just knew that was going to be an easy catch and run. I don't go high because I didn't feel anything under me. So I went flat so I could get it with space. I would've been one on one with Mills with grass smh that's not an easy tackle. Hell of a play. https://t.co/WtBfKeZOrI - Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) May 14, 2019 Smith got the last laugh though, as he converted on an instantly famous fourth and 10 play that set up the game-winning score for Carolina. Can't wait to see this one again. MORE: NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players This video from behind the bench might be the best view of Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater Giants' Daniel Jones opens voluntary workouts as QB3 Roundup: Bill Nye's Comments; Seinfeld Finales Ranked; The Office's Streaming Future Report: Chicago Bulls could offer top-6 pick for Lonzo Ball in trade


CINCINNATI - An Ohio middle school has been closed after officials said enriched uranium was detected within the building. Zahn's Corner Middle School of the Scioto Valley Local School District closed Monday after the district's board sent a letter to parents informing them of the detection of uranium within the building and neptunium 237 in the air outside the school. "It is the position of the Board that any level of contamination on or near our school is unacceptable," Brandon Wooldridge, president of the district's board, wrote. The school grounds are within four miles of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which is in the process of decommissioning. "Enriched Uranium and Neptunium are currently identified as contaminants of concern by the U.S. Department of Energy on the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant property," the board wrote. "We agree with the Pike County Health Department that the U.S. Department of Energy must take appropriate actions to ensure radiological contaminants are not being released from the site." The plant enriched uranium from 1954 until 2001, supplying the U.S nuclear weapons program and commercial nuclear reactors. The site is 1,200 acres, has 415 facilities. Among them are three diffusion process buildings that are the size of 158 football fields, per the DOE. Grand Canyon uranium case: Grand Canyon tourists exposed for years to radiation in museum building, safety manager says Health forum conducted last month The Pike County (Ohio) Health District hosted a public forum April 27 regarding the concerns raised in a technical memorandum released by Northern Arizona University that, according to Health Commissioner Matthew Brewster, included sample results taken from private properties, the middle school and state waters within a five-mile radius of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon. The highlights of the findings, according to Brewster, included discovery of enriched uranium inside the middle school, the detection of non-fallout neptunium in water and sediment samples taken from a private property adjacent to where the Department of Energy is constructing an on-site wasted disposal cell and the detection of enriched uranium and non-fallout neptunium on private properties and state waterways. Health district asks construction be stopped As a result, the health district asked the Ohio Department of Health to help oversee independent sampling and risk assessment of off-site priorities that leads within 30 days to a plan to address the contamination inside of Zahn's Corner Middle School. It also asked that all construction on the disposal cell be stopped immediately until the extent of contamination is determined and until it can be confirmed that any further contamination can be prevented. Additionally, it asks that the open air demolition of the site's large process buildings be delayed until "it can be independently verified that demolition activities can be performed without off-site impacts." The health district, which recently was involved with a series of meetings in Washington, D.C., with members and staff of Ohio's congressional delegation and the Assistant Secretary of Energy, has asked those members to support its requests. Also making the trip were several local government officials, representatives of the Scioto Valley Local School District and one of the fence line neighbors to the disposal cell construction. Deepest dump?: American explorer spots plastic garbage in world's deepest ocean Independent third party to do additional analysis In its Monday night statement, DOE said it is committed to the health and protection of the workforce, public and the environment at its sites. "Accordingly, we are working together with the local officials and stakeholders to engage an independent third party to perform an additional analysis of the air and ground readings to properly assess the situation," the statement says. "We are confident that those findings will allay any cause for further concern." The disposal cell, which is being created for disposal of what is being called low-level contaminated material from the future demolition of the process buildings, has been the source of debate for several years now. Several local government entities ranging from city and village councils to school boards and health districts have passed resolutions opposing its construction. Study: California tap water linked to thousands of cancer cases Contaminants will continue to go offsite for disposal Representatives of the Department of Energy and lead contractor, Fluor-BWXT, have countered the concerns, saying the site is being constructed with state-of-the-art engineering practices that will protect the local environment for centuries to come. DOE has also stated that material with higher levels of contamination will continue to be transported off-site for disposal. A representative from Fluor-BWXT noted that DOE was handling the response to the situation. Follow Bob Strickley and Chris Balusik on Twitter: @rjstrickleyjr and @Chris_Balusik This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio middle school closed after radioactive contamination detected in building


Because when you buy a Porsche, you hardly go for a completely stock model. Porsche's customization division might not have the depth of what you can have at opulent brands like Rolls-Royce or Bentley, but Stuttgart's in-house Exclusive Manufaktur does have a comprehensive personalization program. The company sold precisely 35,573 911s last year, an increase of 10% compared to 2017, and virtually all of them had different configurations. In an interview with Autocar , Zuffenhausen plant manager Christian Friedl revealed that despite reaching unprecedented sales levels, Porsche makes identical vehicles "a maximum of two times per year." Not only that, but pretty soon buyers will have even more personalization options to choose from as Friedl told the British magazine there will be new ways to spice up a 911 or a Boxster/Cayman. He went on to mention the extended palette of options will create the "most personal car"   referring to the 911 and 718 lineups that comprise of a whopping 39 variants assembled in Zuffenhausen. As a refresher, the Panamera / Panamera Sport Turismo wagon is built in Leipzig where the Macan also comes to life, whereas the bigger Cayenne is assembled in Bratislava, Slovakia. As for the upcoming Taycan electric sedan, it will be built at home in Zuffenhausen together with its more adventurous cousin, the Taycan Cross Turismo rugged wagon. Don't go into thinking that only the 911 and 718 are available with numerous customization options because, over the years, the aforementioned Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has been showing lots of ways to individualize a Panamera sedan/wagon or an SUV . One car that springs to mind is a purple Panamera Sport Turismo E-Hybrid with matching air vents on the inside. When the car was revealed in October 2017, we maxed out the configurator and reached $270,000   and that's before accessories. This goes to show that if you can afford it, Porsche will sell you an impressively customized car. Research the Porsche 911 on MSN Autos | Find a Porsche 911 near you Follow MSN Autos on Facebook and Twitter


Another player has been awarded an arbitration decision, as Christian Djoos was given a one-year, $1.25MM contract Wednesday. The filing figures for Djoos' hearing never did come out, but an award of this amount will put the Washington Capitals in a tricky cap situation as they prepare for next season. The defenseman will be a restricted free agent again next summer. With another arbitration hearing scheduled for Aug. 1 with Chandler Stephenson , the Capitals have some work to do before the start of the season to become cap compliant. They currently sit just over the $81.5M cap ceiling with a projected roster of 22, though that includes Jonas Siegenthaler who can be sent down to open the year. The team has dealt with this kind of situation in each of the last several years, using paper transactions on off days to try and bank cap space throughout the season. Unfortunately, in order to do that the team will have to risk waivers with some of their depth players unless another move is made before October. The $1.25M represents quite a substantial raise for Djoos, who made just $650K last season on his first one-way deal. The 24-year=old defenseman ended up playing in 48 total games for the Capitals and now has 133 under his belt at the NHL level. For a seventh-round pick that may already seem like a success, but the young Djoos could have an even bigger impact moving forward given the success he has experienced at the minor league level. In 2016-17 Djoos broke out offensively, recording 58 points in 66 games for the Hershey Bears. In his limited NHL experience he has actually been quite productive, recording 24 points in 108 regular-season contests despite averaging fewer than 14 minutes a night and seeing no powerplay time. The question now becomes whether he is worth keeping around at $1.25M given Siegenthaler's emergence last season. The younger defenseman basically leapfrogged Djoos on the depth chart and gives the team more flexibility because of his waiver-exempt status. They obviously would like to carry seven (or eight) defensemen if possible, but at least early in the season could use some extra cap room. With this decision, two players already have been awarded contracts through arbitration, and Evan Rodrigues has already had his hearing. Just four cases made it to arbitration hearings last year, and zero the year before that.


A Maine woman is accused of stealing a Department of Transportation truck and leading deputies on a pursuit for several miles. Aroostook County sheriff's deputies said they were called to a gas station in Mars Hill for a complaint of a woman who was asked to leave the store. There, deputies said Rachel Donnelly, 27, of Washburn, stole a MaineDOT truck that was parked at the gas station. Donnelly led deputies on a pursuit down Route 1 and then onto E Plantation Road. The pursuit lasted several miles, deputies said. The pursuit ended when the truck got stuck, deputies said. Donnelly was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of property, eluding an officer, criminal mischief and operating after suspension. READ MORE: Maine woman accused of stealing MaineDOT truck, leading deputies on chase CHECK OUT WMTW: Stay informed with the latest Portland news and weather from the team at WMTW. Browse the newest Portland, Maine, news stories and stay in the know.


Nick Williams is probably an afterthought to most Broncos fans. After preseason, he probably won't be anymore. When several receivers went down with injuries early at training camp, Denver signed Williams in part because of his familiarity with the scheme run by offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello. After a few practices, Williams looks like he might be more than a camp receiver. "There are a lot of offenses where you respect guys that are smart, crafty, get open - slot-type players," Scangarello said after practice Tuesday. "Nick had a real rapport with [Falcons quarterback] Matt Ryan, and he was a guy that I know [49ers coach] Kyle [Shanahan] had been with him in Washington and brought to Atlanta. "He knows the offense and of course we've had some guys nicked up, and he's experienced, and he can go out there and compete with the best of them. He's played in this league, and it's nice to have that around." Playing in Shanahan's offense, Williams hauled in 17 receptions for 159 yards and scored two touchdowns in Atlanta during the 2015 season. Brandon Stokley, a former Broncos slot receiver who now works for 104.3 The Fan in Denver, asked coach Vic Fangio about Williams after practice Tuesday. "You kind of have a little love for him don't you - he kind of reminds you of yourself?" Fangio said. "He's done well. He's quick, he's elusive, he's smart. He's been in this system - a similar system before - so the learning curve hasn't been as steep. I think he's done well. "It'll be interesting to see how he does when he gets in there. When you get a guy in camp at this stage you think you're just bringing him in to fill up the roster and take some reps, but he's already proven he's above that, so he's in the hunt." Williams will make his orange and blue debut when Denver faces the Falcons in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday evening. MORE: Roundup: A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty; Katy Perry Owes Damages for 'Dark Horse'; Pound Plummets as Boris Johnson Preps for Brexit Chiefs have CB Tremon Smith playing RB at training camp Angler lands 946-pound marlin by himself for 'historic catch' Dez Bryant has 'no interest in playing football right now' Jon Gruden has high expectations for Raiders' safeties, Karl Joseph and Johnathan Abram


Looking to score vinyl records? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top vinyl record hot spots in Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for vinyl records. 1. Vinal Edge Records Topping the list is Vinal Edge Records . Located at 239 W. 19th St. in the Heights, the spot to score music and DVDs and vinyl records is the highest rated vinyl record spot in Houston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. 2. Sig's Lagoon Next up is Midtown's Sig's Lagoon , situated at 3622 Main St., Suite E. With 4.5 stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score vinyl records has proven to be a local favorite. 3. Sound Revolution Sound Revolution , located at 21153 Tomball Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the vape shop, which offers vinyl records, music and DVDs and more, 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


A new report by a progressive think-tank says the astronomically expensive F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is inferior compared to other "near-peer" competitors and will be mismatched against emerging threats. The study by the National Security Network states the jet, the most expensive weapons system in U.S. history, will not only be outmaneuvered and outgunned by Russian and Chinese aircraft but will also be limited in range and its stealth capabilities will be easily overcome. "The F-35 will find itself outmaneuvered, outgunned, out of range, and visible to enemy sensors," the report states. "Going forward, full investment in the F-35 would be to place a bad trillion-dollar bet on the future of airpower based on flawed assumptions and an underperforming aircraft." Rather than continue with the program, with its already sizeable $400 billion price tag, Congress and the Defense Department "should begin the process of considering alternatives to a large-scale commitment to the F-35," it adds. The lifetime program cost for the plane is expected to surpass $1 trillion. Bill French, a policy analyst at NSS and one of the study's authors, said the report is meant to provide a "full picture" for the F-35 program, both in terms of cost and capabilities. A veritable cottage industry has grown up around the perennially delayed F-35 effort, and while the Marine Corps recently deemed its version of the jet combat ready, questions about the aircraft's operational effectiveness remain. The NSS study compared all three F-35 variants to foreign fighters -- Russia's MiG-29 and Su-27 -- and found it came up short in a variety of key areas, including acceleration, combat radius and payload. Such deficiencies would seriously hamper the U.S. jet in a dogfight. The F-35's "short range means that it will be of limited use in geographically expansive theaters like the Asia-Pacific or against so-called anti-access threats whereby adversaries can target forward airbases," according to the report. The Pentagon in recent years has put great emphasis on what it calls "anti-access/area-denial" from potential adversaries, especially those in the Asia-Pacific. China has invested heavily in such technologies and thus could make the risk, or cost, "too high" for the U.S. to engage with the F-35, Press said. He added that China and others have the ability to challenge U.S. mid-air refueling efforts, potentially further limiting the jet's combat range. Meanwhile, the F-35's stealth avionics and sensors might not make much of difference against the fighters operated by Russia and China, since those countries have made strides in radar, computing, and infrared sensor technology, the NSS report states. Press said "given the scale" of the problems with the F-35, the program requires "careful study" about coming up with an alternative platform. "That's a multi-billion dollar question to answer," he said. "I don't think people should be throwing spaghetti at the wall for the answer."


The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the killing of Justine Ruszczyk Damond behind her Minneapolis home two summers ago has been relocated to a prison outside of the state's prison system. Mohamed Noor, 33, had been in Minnesota's Oak Park Heights prison. He was sentenced on June 7 after jurors convicted him on April 30 of third-degree murder for fatally shooting the unarmed 40-year-old woman in an alley after she reported a possible sexual assault. The state Department of Corrections (DOC) offender search page lists Noor as "currently at a non-DOC facility." Noor's offender information page does not say when that move occurred or reveal any further details behind the action. A DOC official told KSTP-TV, Channel 5, that Noor is now incarcerated out of state but said the location cannot be made public. Noor's sentence of 12½ years calls for him to be imprisoned until Aug. 30, 2027, with the balance of his term served on supervised release. Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482     ©2019 the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Visit the Star Tribune (Minneapolis) at www.startribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


It had been a day since Courtney Taylor Irby's husband had been arrested and accused of running her off the road, and now she was testifying that she feared for her safety. Speaking at his June 15 bond hearing by telephone, Irby   who goes by her middle name Taylor   told a judge in Polk County, Fla., that she believed her estranged husband, 35-year-old Joseph Irby, was dangerous. The two had been separated since December, reported the Lakeland community news organization LkldNow . He was facing a domestic violence charge, and Taylor Irby had been granted a temporary restraining order. The judge released Joseph Irby on $10,000 bail   with the pretrial condition that he not use, possess or carry any weapons or ammunition. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post Taylor Irby would later tell police that this is when she decided to take matters into her own hands. While Joseph Irby was still in police custody, she drove to his apartment, got past the locked front door and collected the guns she knew he had, according to police records obtained by the Lakeland Ledger . Then the 32-year-old turned the weapons over to police. In return, police arrested her. Joseph Irby was released from police custody later that day, after 24 hours at the Polk County jail. Taylor Irby was booked on two charges of grand theft of a firearm and one charge of armed burglary. She spent six days and five nights in jail before she was released late last week. More than two dozen supporters crowded the courtroom for her bail hearing Thursday, including family, friends, her pastor and other church members, LkldNow reported . Now, the Hillsborough County, Fla., state attorney, a Parkland parent, the founder of Moms Demand Action, personal injury lawyer John Morgan and Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) are speaking out in support of Taylor Irby and calling on Polk County State Attorney Brian Haas not to pursue the charges brought against her. Eskamani, who was elected last year and previously worked for Planned Parenthood, said she was "completely angry and outraged" when she learned of Irby's case. "She was literally asking for help," Eskamani told The Washington Post. "We know with so many survivors of domestic violence that asking for help is the biggest challenge. We just demonstrated that if you ask for help, you might be arrested." First thing Monday morning, Eskamani plans to send a letter to Haas formally asking him to decline to prosecute Taylor Irby. She said she has been in communication with Irby's friends and hopes to set up a meeting with the woman soon. Irby is known in the community as the owner of a small fashion accessories business and an occasional contributor to the Lakelander magazine . Irby's attorney, Lawrence Shearer, did not immediately return a request for comment; nor did Robert Peddy, Joseph Irby's lawyer. Haley Burke, Taylor Irby's sister, spoke to several local news outlets. "My sister was hysterical," Burke wrote in an email to LkldNow . "She knew that this just poked the bear, and he would be coming after her. In the (hopes) of protecting herself and her children, she did the one thing that she thought would help save her life. She went to his apartment, gathered his arsenal of firearms and Kevlar and took them to the police station. She just knew that if the police had the guns, she would be safe for just a little while longer." Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia defended his department, telling TV station WFLA Channel 8 that "when a case is brought to us, we have to look at all sides of the cases and come to the fairest conclusion we can for everyone involved." On Twitter, Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren called Irby's arrest a "disgrace" and said that his county's law enforcement officers will "always stand with survivors   not arrest them." John Morgan, a widely known personal injury attorney, said in a tweet his law firm would represent Irby free. If anyone knows this woman we will represent her for free! @ForThePeople https://t.co/y6AsYyou9G   John Morgan (@JohnMorganESQ) June 23, 2019 I support you completely. The treatment of Ms. Irby was horrific. She should be proteceted from her abusive spouse who had weapons, not prosecuted for trying to ensure her safety. Thank you @Annaforflorida for your efforts. https://t.co/NO275aBOhQ   Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) June 23, 2019 Federal law makes it illegal for a person convicted of a violent crime to purchase firearms, but it isn't effective when it comes to removing weapons that a person owned before conviction. Last legislative session, Eskamani co-sponsored a bill with state Sen. Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) that would have closed loopholes in federal law that keep guns in the hands of abusers. The proposal, SB1206/HB941, would have required, among other things, that people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses surrender all firearms and ammunition. The bill never received a hearing, but Eskamani said she plans to introduce it again in the next legislative session. "We have to prioritize cases of domestic violence, knowing that if we don't, people could die," she said. Eskamani noted, though, that there are legal mechanisms in place in Florida to keep people safe from potential gun violence. In the aftermath of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in 2018, the state adopted a red-flag law, which allows a judge or law enforcement to remove weapons from anyone deemed a danger to themselves or others. Under the guidelines of that law, police could have seized Joseph Irby's weapons before Taylor Irby decided to intervene. Shearer, Taylor Irby's lawyer, told HuffPost that he does not consider her actions theft. "Theft is to deprive someone of the right or benefit of property," Shearer told HuffPost . "She didn't do either one of those. She was taking them to the police department for safekeeping." Peddy, Joseph Irby's attorney, spoke with Fox 13 . The TV station summarized his remarks this way: "Meanwhile, Joseph Irby's attorney, Robert Peddy, says [Taylor Irby] had no right to break into the apartment, and they're concerned she's dramatized the claims. Peddy said his client works hard, is a good, calm family man, and that real facts will eventually come out." Court documents obtained by local media outline the days leading up to Joseph and Taylor Irby's arrests. On June 14, the two were involved in a "verbal altercation" after a courthouse hearing for their pending divorce, according to Joseph Irby's arrest affidavit . Taylor Irby tried to leave the courthouse in her vehicle, and her estranged husband followed her, allegedly ramming his vehicle into her back bumper. He began "screaming and yelling at her," according to the affidavit, and ran Taylor Irby off the road several times. Taylor Irby called Bartow police and was "uncontrollable crying," according to the affidavit. She said she feared for her life and had filed for restraining orders against Joseph Irby in the past. She drove to the police station, where officers observed damage to her rear bumper. While at the police station, Taylor Irby received a photo from Joseph Irby indicating he was at the day camp where she was to pick up one of their two children. Police escorted her to the camp and arrested Joseph Irby on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He told police the scratches on his bumper were old, though the reporting officer wrote that she observed paint transfer that matched Taylor Irby's vehicle. According to the affidavit, Joseph Irby swore at the arresting officer and called her a "man hater." A judge granted Taylor Irby a temporary injunction. The next morning, she testified by telephone during his bail hearing, then carried out her plan to take away his weapons. When Taylor Irby took the guns to the Lakeland Police Department about noon on June 15, the officer on duty wrote in a report that he replied: "So, are you telling me that you committed an armed burglary?" According to the arrest affidavit obtained by the Lakeland Ledger, Irby responded: "Yes, I am, but he wasn't going to turn them in, so I am doing it." The on-duty officer then made contact with Joseph Irby, who was incarcerated at the Polk County jail. Joseph Irby said that he had not given his wife permission to enter his apartment or take his weapons and that he wished to press charges against her, according to court documents. Joseph Irby later applied for a temporary restraining order against Taylor Irby but was denied pending a hearing on June 28. In mid-July, both Irbys are due in court for arraignments in their criminal cases. Read more: He argued that his luck won the $80 million jackpot. A court ruled he had to split it with his ex. Geronimo and the Japanese were imprisoned there. Now Fort Sill will hold migrant children again, sparking protests. Scientists captured a historic video of a giant squid. Watch it emerge from the darkness.


The words "design" and "styling" are largely used interchangeably in the automotive world. In the fashion world, however, they are quite different. The way a dress looks is the result of design. The jacket, shoes and purse you pair with it are styling. I mention this because the 2019 Honda Passport is largely the work of styling in the fashion sense. Yes, it's shorter in overall length and seat count than the Pilot , and there are design tweaks to the front end and tailgate. But much of what makes the Passport distinctive and arguably more attractive than its rather drab three-row sibling comes down to "styling." There are the blacked out wheels and trim, the beefier roof rails and crossbars, and the more macho grille. There's also the ground clearance increase that does as much for aesthetics as it does for off-road ability. Take all that away, and the Passport really is just a shorter Pilot, albeit with better proportions. Research the Honda Passport on MSN Autos Thankfully, even the most basic Sport trim level ($33,035) gets the handbag and earrings treatment. The EX-L and Touring have silver wheels that dull some of the visual impact, but the black wheels return for the Passport Elite AWD that I recently tested during a Memorial Day weekend road trip along the Oregon coast. With an as-tested price of $44,725, the range-topping trim level painted Obsidian Blue came with no options per the Honda norm. That's a seemingly excellent value: A similarly loaded (but less spacious) Nissan Murano Platinum would be $46,275, a Chevy Blazer Premier would be $46,795, and a Ford Edge Titanium would be $46,930. The admittedly less powerful Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T aces everything at $39,845. Compared to the next trim down, the Touring, the Passport Elite gains automatic wipers (that got a bit confused at times by Oregon coastal mist), heated and ventilated seats (used both as result of wacky Oregon coastal weather), a heated steering wheel, and wireless smartphone charging. It also comes standard with Honda's torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, whereas other trims have it as an option. Really, though, most of the Elite's desirable niceties are also found on the Touring: handsfree power liftgate, roof rails/crossbars, acoustic door glass, heated rear seats, a house-style power outlet, a 10-speaker sound and integrated navigation (proved invaluable when spotty internet coverage rendered Google Maps a sporadic convenience). You're getting good value with either trim level, so if you like the Elite's extras, including those black wheels, getting one makes just as much sense as the Touring. As we've previously reported, the Passport drives a lot like the Pilot, but with better body control courtesy stiffer springs and generally less girth to lug about. The steering is reassuringly precise and consistently weighted, but is also nothing to draw you into the driving experience. The 3.5-liter V6 is smooth, strong and similarly benefits from the Pilot-to-Passport weight loss ( Car and Driver recently discovered it's the quickest in the segment). However, the nine-speed automatic standard on every Passport is still not up to Honda's usual norm. Though improved from other iterations that always seem to be in the wrong gear or slow to engage the correct one, there are still moments of unusual behavior. There can be a little too much engine braking off throttle, for instance, as if you're in the wrong gear. The Sport mode also makes the transmission a bit silly in its aggressiveness   you can't use it around town without it herking and jerking you about. Finally, the transmission too easily overrules manual inputs you've selected with the paddle shifters, which was annoying when driving down lengthy grades. After selecting fourth gear with the paddles to use engine braking, I'd eventually find myself back in fully automatic Drive mode and sixth gear once I'd prod the throttle a few times to maintain a desired speed. I'd then have to pull the paddle and start the process all over again. There is no manual mode button to press to maintain your control. Also annoying are the various accident avoidance tech items that come standard on every Passport. These are Honda's previous-generation systems, as opposed to the updated ones on CR-V and Accord . The lane-keeping assist and road departure mitigation are far too sensitive or prone to false alarms with loud warnings of BRAKE! in the instrument panel accompanied by beeping. This would occur when not crossing either lane line. Furthermore, the also-standard adaptive cruise control is Honda's older system ( also shared with our long-term Ridgeline ) that doesn't operate the brakes or accelerator as smoothly as a human would, and more important, as other systems do. It also won't fully come to a stop, instead throwing up the BRAKE! alert at you, and most distressingly, can be flummoxed by single-lane, winding rural highways. Though it operated fine on left-hand sweepers, it would briefly lose the car ahead in right lane sweepers and start to accelerate to meet the set cruise control speed. I braked before seeing if the Passport would throw up the BRAKE! for itself. In general, it's a good thing Honda includes these items on every Passport (plus the Pilot, Ridgeline and Civic ), because they aren't executed well enough to warrant extra money. OK, now that the annoyances are out of the way, on to the good stuff, because the 2019 Honda Passport Elite really is far more good than bad. As per the Honda usual, packaging is exceptional. Yes, a whole bunch of SUV was lopped off the back of the Pilot to create the Passport, but there's still more back there than in any other midsize crossover . It's deep, wide and expandable   since the Passport keeps the Pilot's sliding second row, you can increase cargo capacity or bring the kids (or dogs in my case) closer to the front seat. Cargo capacity is 41.2 cubic feet with the seat raised and at its rearmost position, and 77.9 with it lowered. For comparison, a CR-V is 39.2/75.8 and the Pilot is 46.8/83.9. Yep, Passport is right in the middle. Honda also positioned the spare tire far forward, which will be a pain when a tire blows, but the rest of the time it frees up space for a covered, removable plastic bin under the floor perfect for stowing dirty (or valuable items). Muddy hiking shoes went in there along with the towels we used to wipe off the equally muddy dogs (Instagrammed below) Up front, you get the same clever center console storage as the Pilot and our long-term Ridgeline. The giant center bin was big enough to hide my wife's purse during a hike. Its flat rolling cover is also nice since it provides additional storage without needing to serve double-duty as an armrest (there are minivan-style attached rests on each seat). If there is one storage beef, it's that there are only two cupholders up front. There really aren't any in the doors, either, whereas each rear door has two apiece (pictured above). Want coffee and water bottles up front? Nope, not going to work. View this post on Instagram Great weekend with the Honda Passport. Proved an excellent adventure vehicle. Loved its versatility: sliding back seat, giant cargo area, under-floor storage for dirty stuff (like shoes and all the towels that still weren't enough to clean the mud off Nellie). Had to reupholster it with towels b/c of that mud, but girls seemed fine enough back there. Infotainment and safety tech drove me a little nuts, but it's otherwise such a well-rounded and thoughtful effort. A post shared by James Riswick (@jamesriswick) on May 27, 2019 at 8:53pm PDT Now, the infotainment system does work, just not very well. Much was made about "Honda puts the volume knob back!" which is all well and good, but it didn't correct many other flaws: insufficient menu buttons, no tuning knob and/or direct tune function, and an excessive process for going between Honda and Apple/Android interfaces are just some of the annoyances. Many were actually corrected for the vastly improved system in the Accord and Odyssey , but the Passport and most other Hondas stick with this old system. Could I live with the frustrating infotainment and safety tech? I could, especially in light of the Passport's superior value, clever storage, useful size, well-rounded driving experience and, yes, styling in the fashion sense. At the same time, though, it's disappointing that the latest and greatest addition to the Honda fleet doesn't have its latest and greatest tech, especially in a top trim level like the Elite. Research the Honda Passport on MSN Autos 2019 Honda Passport Elite Review | Value-packed road trip champ originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 May 2019 12:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


One woman is dead and two other women are injured after an argument led to a shooting near North 85th Street and West Grantosa Drive on Wednesday night, according to Milwaukee police. Police said an argument between a man and a woman turned physical, and family tried to intervene. The man started shooting, hitting three women, ages 41, 23 and 21. Police said the 41-year-old woman suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. Family members identified her as Sonya Collins. They told WISN 12 News that she was trying to break up a fight between her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend. The investigation is on-going but police said they know who they are searching for. The family is planning a vigil at 6 p.m. Thursday at the scene. READ MORE: Argument leads to deadly triple shooting CHECK OUT WISN: Get the top Milwaukee news weather and sports. With the day's biggest stories and ones you may have missed, our Wisconsin news team has you covered.


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - For the second time in the past three years, the NCAA Women's Championship has been shortened by 18 holes. Thunderstorms rolled into northwest Arkansas halfway through Saturday's second round and washed out play at Blessings Golf Club for the rest of the afternoon. That lost time forced the elimination of one round of golf. What does that mean? It means that teams hoping to make a run at the top eight and a spot in match play have 18 fewer holes to accomplish that. Put another way, however, they have 18 fewer holes to go backwards, which is a good thing for those teams that have nestled in at the top of the leaderboard. Duke is one of those teams that has been on both ends of it. At Rich Harvest Farms in 2017, when the stroke-play portion of the championship was also cut to 54 holes, the Blue Devils did not have enough golf left to make a run at match play. LIVE SCORES: Team leaderboard | Individual PHOTOS: See the images from the championship This year, that role is reversed for Duke, a team that is leading the way with a nine-shot cushion over Southern California. Texas, Arizona and host Arkansas are all perched in a good position. Those five are favored to advance to the next stage of this championship, where the top eight teams are seeded for match play to decide the national champion. Stanford, Purdue and Northwestern would round out the top eight right now. "It's disappointing," Florida coach Emily Glaser said. "We all went through that initial disappointment of not getting that extra 18. But then you just have to suck it up and work with what you got." The Gators will have some work to do if they hope to play in match play for a second time in the past three years. Florida currently is 13th. That's the area of the leaderboard where things get interesting. There is not a lot of separation among the 10 teams between sixth place and 15th place - the difference is just 15 shots. The field has seen the course play differently - at least when comparing the scoring averages for the first two rounds. In the opening round, the average was just under 80 at 79.93. However, the second round proved to be much better with an average of 76.23. MORE: Maria Fassi in position to win national title on home course What will the final round of stroke play bring? "It just depends on the conditions. If the conditions are harder and you play a solid round then you have a chance to move up, but if its more scoreable it will keep more teams in it," Glaser said. Another team that hopes to have a chance is Illinois. The Illini are making their first appearance at the national championship and made a 24-shot improvement in the second round from its day-one 320 total. Illinois sits in 14 th place and nine shots behind eighth-place Northwestern. Momentum could be on the Illini side. "We have nothing to lose," Illinois coach Renee Slone said. "The more you see it, the more you learn and we applied some of that today. We need to make the most of the opportunities we have." Like every coach here this week, 72 holes would be desirable. But, with this championship having very little wiggle room when it comes to delays, 54 holes this week could create a lot of excitement on Monday when the first groups go off at 7 a.m. https://compass.pressekompass.net/compasses/golfweek/did-tiger-woods-take-off-too-much-time-a MORE: Drake tried to talk trash to Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had the perfect reaction Patriots will prove Super Bowl LIII shutdown defense was no fluke NCSA: Five common recruiting myths Game Of Thrones: Best Twitter Reactions And Memes From The Series Finale NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players


As the summer reaches its proverbial halfway point, a collective breath and moment of reflection is afforded to all. With all four major sports leagues in a brief lull, ESPN attempts to fill the void with their annual ESPY Awards, with this year's show airing on Wednesday, July 10. With so many athletes and celebrities all convening in Los Angeles, ESPN recently asked current NFL stars about their personal sports heroes growing up. Of course classic Cowboys legends were represented among the responses, but the answers given by current Dallas players CB Jourdan Lewis and RG Zack Martin might come as a surprise. For Lewis, a former Michigan Wolverine and native of Detroit, there was only one answer: Barry Sanders. "I'm from Detroit. [Barry Sanders] was like the hometown hero. I was a running back when I was younger, so just remember trying to do what he did. I wore his number. He was like the guy. … But I remember watching NFL Films and those highlights. I think he got the Cowboys one time, and I remember the move he put on Rod Woodson, too. Just juked him." For similar geographic reasons, Martin's sports hero growing up was Peyton Manning. Much like an entire generation of current NFL fans, Martin's viewing experience and passion for the sport was fostered by Manning's career, especially the epic showdowns against Tom Brady. "I grew up in Indy. When you think of Peyton Manning and you're from Indy, he's like a god. He was everyone's guy growing up. … His first pro game when he was going against the Dolphins and Dan Marino was still playing, then the other one was at the AFC Championship when they beat the Patriots finally. Those two stand out." While many NFL players likely grew up idolizing RB Emmitt Smith, LA Rams DB Eric Weddle probably doesn't come to mind as someone who was inspired by the NFL rushing leader. But Weddle revealed just how big of an impact Smith had on him growing up: "Luckily at my Pro Bowl last year, was able to meet [Emmitt Smith]. I've met him before, crossing paths, but not really ever was able to tell him what I really felt about him and tell him that he was the reason why I played running back, why I wore No. 22, why I fell in love with the game. … I just stopped him. It was around the bar and he had walked by, and I was like I'm not going to miss my chance just to tell him what I feel about him, cause, the players that played before us paved the way and I wouldn't be where I am at without them that played the game and … gave a little kid from Rancho Cucamonga an opportunity to play the game." And what do WR Antonio Brown, CB Holton Hill, and DB Rodney McLeod all have in common? An appreciation for Prime Time, as they each mentioned Deion Sanders as their favorite childhood sports star. Two secondary players, and the most drama-loving, headline-stealing receiver in the game. Imagine that. Check out the entire list, as players like Aaron Rodgers, Todd Gurley, and Vinny Curry remember their sports heroes growing up, even ones off the gridiron. MORE: Poker player wins 723K chips in 'bloodbath' hand at WSOP Main Event Roundup: Ariana Grande; Ross Perot Dies at 89; Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Run; Mexican Finance Minister Quits Former Steeler DeAngelo Williams throws shade at WR Ryan Switzer News: Believe in Maher at own risk, next Prescott ID'd, whew Larry Allen Packers showing heavy interest in supplemental draft S Jalen Thompson


Tyler Ankrum crossed the finish line second in the Gander RV 150 at Pocono Raceway Saturday. It's Ankrum's third top-five finish of the season. Ross Chastain brought home the win in the race, with Harrison Burton crossing the finish line third. Christian Eckes took fourth place, followed by Brett Moffitt in the No. 5 spot. Chastain came away victorious in Stage 1, and Burton won Stage 2. Each driver earned 10 bonus points for their efforts. Ankrum earned 36 points over the weekend, giving him 294 on the season. He ranks No. 12 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series overall points standings. Ankrum did not pick up any playoff points and remains at five on the season. The second-year driver qualified in ninth position at 169.122 mph. Ankrum has tallied one career victory, two top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 5 races. There were 32 cars in the field and the race endured four cautions and 12 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there were three lead changes. With Chastain driving his Silverado to victory lane for Al Niece, Chevrolet added 40 points. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 527 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 506. Ford sits at No. 3 with 471 points on the season. Tyler Ankrum Driver Page | Get Tyler Ankrum Gear | Race Center ]]>


One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition early this morning after police say his girlfriend's ex-husband stabbed him. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. this morning in the 900 block of Weizmann Street on the city's north side. Police say the suspect broke into the home of his ex-wife, who was inside with her new boyfriend. The two men started to fight when the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and began stabbing his ex-wife's new boyfriend. At last check, the victim was in critical condition, while the suspect was taken into custody.