Chris Taylor, a city councilman in Safford, was found unresponsive at home by his wife last Wednesday, The Gila Herald reported. She performed chest compression until paramedics arrived and revived him. Authorities also found items linked to intravenous drug use at the Safford Fire Department, where Taylor volunteers, according to The Arizona Republic. The incident last week was a relapse for Taylor, who has battled an addiction to opioids since he was in high school, according to the newspaper....

Coyotes president and CEO Anthony LeBlanc said the team “technically” lost $16.458 million, but with one-time acquisition, closing costs and player Mike Ribeiro’s contract buyout, total losses were twice LeBlanc’s red numbers. “This franchise is doing exactly what we said it would do when we purchased it. This is a viable market,” LeBlanc said. Renaissance Sports & Entertainment/Ice Arizona bought the team in 2013, according to the Phoenix Business Journal....

Since Ducey’s stay-at-home order expired last month, Arizona has reported sharp spikes in cases over the past two weeks. As of Saturday June 12, the total number of coronavirus cases in Arizona had exceeded 34,400, with 1,183 deaths caused by the novel disease. About 1,540 cases were added to the figure since Friday, when the state saw 1,654 new infections, the single-highest rise in one day. During a press conference on Thursday, Ducey told reporters that while he encourages Arizonians to “wear masks when they can’t socially distance” in public, he will not be following other states in enforcing face coverings by law....

Location: EMS Stadium, Kozhikode. Scenario: It was the 90th minute of the I-League match between Gokulam Kerala and Shillong Lajong and the scores were tied 2-2. Desperate for a win at home, Gokulam Kerala piled the pressure on their opponents after trailing 0-1 at the break. Mid-season recruit Mudde Musa spotted his teammate surging forward on a lung-busting run from his own box and gladly played a through-ball into his path....

The Republican governor described the bill, which sought to prevent doctors across Arkansas from offering a range of medical treatments to trans youth, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures, as “over broad” during a news conference held Monday afternoon. “If House Bill 1570 becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people,” the governor said, announcing his decision to veto the legislative proposal....

The statehood effort has virtually no path to final passage, but lawmakers have taken turns this week speaking out in favor of or against the effort to create a 51st state. U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, took a chance to aim at the district’s Democratic mayor, who enjoys broad popularity among voters in the city and is mulling a third term. “Would you trust Mayor Bowser to keep Washington safe if she were given the power of a governor?...

Arkansas was a penalty away from a three-touchdown lead on a top six team. And the Hogs still haven’t won an SEC game since 2012. This, of course, can only leave us with one takeaway: the SEC might just cannibalize itself out of the College Football Playoff. MORE: SEC East disarray | Week 5 photos | Michigan throwing in towel? It sounds ridiculous, but do you really see anyone in the SEC West getting through this division of death without a loss?...

The Ogden City Police Department said the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 25. The suspect, identified by police as 41-year-old Ira Cox-Berry, is in custody for allegedly attempting to grab the young girl. According to a police press release, Cox-Berry approached the student on the playground and began pulling her away “as if he intended to leave with her.” A spokesman for the Ogden School District, Jer Bates, told Newsweek that a group of kids were outside for an end-of-the-year activity when the suspect came up and physically made contact with the 11-year-old girl....

The actor has given an in-depth interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos to discuss the fatal incident that occurred on the movie set and was asked if he pulled the trigger on the gun. “The trigger wasn’t pulled. I didn’t pull the trigger. I would never point a gun at someone and pull the trigger on them, never,” Baldwin said in response as clips show him breaking down and wiping tears recounting the day....

The aircraft turned out to be a military plane delivering skydivers to Nationals Park for a demonstration before the Nats’ matchup with the Diamondbacks. According to The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty, the divers were members of the U.S. Army’s parachute team, also known as the Golden Knights. The Nationals appeared to enlist their services for a demonstration on Military Appreciation Day. Capitol Police apparently didn’t get the memo. Officials told The Associated Press that the aircraft that dropped the skydivers, a military plane that had taken off from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, had failed to get proper clearance before takeoff....

The Army earlier this spring enacted the latest version of its Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) in response to concerns that women passed an earlier version at a significantly lower rate. But the new standards have attracted controversy, and now GOP members of Congress are pushing for further revisions as part of the reauthorization of a key defense spending bill. The Senate Armed Services Committee is seeking to create additional testing requirements that measure the physical fitness of service members likely to face combat, Army Times reported Wednesday....

Bay Hill is a moderate-length 7,400-yard, Par-72 layout that features long and difficult Par 3s but excellent scoring opportunities on all of the Par 5s. Right off the top, you can’t think of this event and not think of Tiger, who has won the API seven times. With him rounding into form, you can bet that Tiger mania is here, and how you handle his ownership will likely determine your success this week....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a class I recall notice on Thursday for 38 meat-containing salad products distributed by various brands, including Aldi, Bistro, Bonduelle, Domino’s, Marketside and Signature. A full list of the products included in the recall can be found here. A class I recall is considered a “health hazard” situation where “there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death....

The Ivory Coast international appeared set to join Barcelona in a €40 million deal last month until the transfer collapsed at the last moment. Arsenal 50/1 to beat Chelsea 3-0 Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere blamed Barca for failing to finalise terms, but Seri launched a furious attack against his club after accusing them of going back on their word by not allowing him to leave. It was reported that Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain were also keen on the midfielder, and it was even claimed that the latter lodged their interest with Nice in a bid to drive up the price for any Barca offer....

The 25-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Roma and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks after an impressive season in Ligue 1 in 2016-17. Why Seri to Arsenal makes sense Tottenham have also emerged as candidates for the midfielder’s signature but Favre is determined to keep the rest of his squad intact, having seen defender Paul Baysse join Malaga on a free transfer and Anastasios Donis, Ricardo Pereira and Younes Belhanda leave at the end of their loan deals....

Despite their starring role in Arsene Wenger’s side, the two are out of contract at the end of the season, meaning Arsenal have to sell in January if they are to recoup some money for them or else lose them for free in the close season. And Wright believes the possibility of losing two stars for little return will make the Gunners a laughing stock in the Premier League....

The last 16 teams in the Champions League based on form The Bavarians had hoped that the duo would return in time for the first leg of the round of 16 encounter at Allianz Arena. However, it appears coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to make do without them, with Ribery being restricted to individual training. The news comes as a blow to the Italian given the veteran winger had been one of Bayern’s form players following the restart of the Bundesliga season after the lengthy winter break....

Bale assumes Ronaldo role Arsenal fans might wonder if the inability to put away a vulnerable Spurs side on a dreadful, confidence-sapping run contradicts claims that this year might be the year it all comes together again for Arsene Wenger. There had been five wins against five of the Premier League’s bottom seven teams before this weekend but Arsenal’s ability to mesmerize middling teams has never been the problem....

After missing out on Champions League qualification again last campaign, the Gunners are determined to ensure that they are in the best possible shape for when the new season gets underway. Arsenal started preseason by thrashing Ipswich Town 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their training ground and continued their preparations by beating Nurnberg 5-3 in an exhibition match. Arteta’s men are now heading to the United States for games against Everton, Orlando City and Chelsea....

Arsenal announced on Thursday evening that their head coach had tested positive for COVID-19 and also admitted that the club would not be able to fulfill some of its upcoming fixtures. The Gunners were due to take on Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League before traveling to Sheffield United next weekend for an FA Cup quarterfinal. CORONAVIRUS AND SPORTS: Cancellations of games, events Both of those games at the very least will now have to be rescheduled, with Arsenal’s squad having to self-isolate for 14 days following their last point of contact with Arteta....