Houston manager A.J. Hinch, speaking at a news conference before Game 1, became the first team official to express his displeasure about an incident documented in a report that surfaced Monday about assistant general manager Brandon Taubman’s comments. “I’m very disappointed for a lot of reasons," Hinch said (via Bleacher Report). “… For me as a leader in this organization I take everything that happens in the clubhouse to heart....

After a tumultuous few months that have uncovered cases of extreme police violence against Black people and forced intense scrutiny of law enforcement, a wave of police chief resignations have hit multiple cities across the U.S. In states like New York, Georgia, Washington and Virginia, police chiefs were called to resign by their respective communities for their handling of protests, as well as for incidents involving police brutality and systemic racism....

Koepka sits two shots back of solo leader Denny McCarthy through one round of play after shooting a 6-under 65 at the AT&T Byron Nelson. McCarthy shot an 8-under 63 to take the lead on his own after Round 1. Tyler Duncan and Tom Hoge sit one shot back at 7 under. McCarthy’s round is quite impressive, though, when you put it into context. He started off his day 2-over par through five holes after a double-bogey at the par-4 fourth....

The No. 2 golfer in the world rankings is coming off an ugly missed cut at the Players Championship — his first start since collapsing at the Masters. MORE: 2015-16 PGA Tour winners | Day cruises to Players Championship title Though Spieth has finished second in each of the other three Texas tournaments, he has failed to improve upon the t-16 he posted here as a teenager. Last year, Steven Bowditch opened with a 62 and closed with a 64 to earn a surprise victory....

These babies, born before the 37th week of gestation, often fight battles on multiple fronts. Without the benefit of fully developed lungs, one of the battles could be respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Also known as hyaline membrane disease, this syndrome can trigger atelectasis. Although it can place babies at significant risk, the good news is that it can be reversed with treatment. This article explains what atelectasis is and how it is linked to RDS....

The goalkeeper was rumoured to be close to joining Madrid only to agree a seven-and-a-half-year contract on Tuesday. Kepa’s new deal includes a release clause that was set at €80 million, up from the figure of €20m in his previous contract. And the 23-year-old says ignoring speculation he was set to join Madrid to stay at Athletic is the correct move for this stage in his career. “I am very happy to continue in what I consider my home,” Kepa said....

Rosales, then with the Padres, became known last season for his home run trots, which looked more like sprints. He recorded 10 of the 11 fastest home run trots of the year, setting the Statcast-era record with a 16.2 second mark against the Cubs. MORE: Benches clear between Tigers, Twins in fifth inning On Saturday against the Mariners, he bested his personal record. Rosales, after homering off Ariel Miranda, rounded the bases in a blazing 15....

The teams fought toe-to-toe right until Roy Krishna’s header decided the fate of the game in the final minute. Antonio Lopez Habas and Stuart Baxter made a change each to the lineups. Manvir Singh replaced David Williams and Diego Mauricio came in for Manuel Onwu for ATK Mohun Bagan and Odisha respectively. The first major goal-scoring chance fell to Roy Krishna in the 24th minute when he found himself one-on-one with Kamaljit Singh after receiving a long ball from Tiri inside the Odisha box....

Julie Paulk captured the photo above and shared it on Twitter. She added some context to how it all happened in following tweets. Via BuzzFeed, here's more on the flag getting all too close to the fireworks. DRAFT STREET: Play daily fantasy baseball for cash

“I am so proud of them…and my message to them is just keep being who you are. Keep loving each other and when you see someone who is doing something wrong or saying something wrong, say that it’s wrong, " Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said at Coming Together – Standing Up to Racism program in response to questions posed by children about how they can contribute to ending racism....

The speedway is opening its campground to anyone fleeing the powerful storm that will affect Georgia’s coast. The speedway posted a news item on its website saying the facility “which is equipped to handle thousands of campers during its annual NASCAR race weekend will open the Family Campgrounds to evacuees free of charge.” MORE: Ranking Chase contenders The track also is opening its camper bathhouse facilities, which allow access to hot showers and restroom areas....

Dabblebet is offering odds at the ICC Spain international Costa is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, despite firing the Blues to the Premier League title with 20 goals in 35 games last season, while he and Antonio Conte were reported to have fallen out over Chelsea’s refusal to sanction a move to China last term, with relations soured further by the Italian informing Costa he could leave via text message....

The 25-year-old picked up a thigh injury in their defeat to Bournemouth in November and, missed games against Manchester United, Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea as Newcastle struggle to maintain their momentum. Atsu came on by the 64th minute to replace Matt Ritchie when Rafael Benitez’s men were trailing the visitors by 2-1, after two goals from Riyad Mahrez and Demarai Gray cancelled out Joselu’s fourth minute opener....

Charlotte Hornets guard Bobby Phills, 30, killed last week in a car crash, was a late draftee from a tiny school, cut by his first NBA team. He evolved into one of the league’s finest defenders. Animator Marc Davis, 86, a member of Walt Disney’s inner circle known as the “nine old men,” created classic characters Tinker Bell and Cinderella.

That is the constant sad reality of life with Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. It is an emotionally wrenching journey that millions of baby boomers share now that so many of their parents are living past 80, the age when the incidence of all types of dementia rises sharply. Alzheimer’s currently afflicts more than 5 million Americans and 70 percent of them live at home, where they are cared for by many millions of daughters, sons and spouses....

Losing to U.S. embarrassed candidate to win it all. But not as much as death threat to player and coach’s resignation. Even with goalie ejected and superstar Baggio benched, it snatched a must-win victory. Maradona isn’t history after all. Can’t run but still dazzled with passes. Surprising offense ticked like a Swiss watch – precise and never stopped running.

Individuals representing more than 40 organizations in the private and public sectors collaborated to produce an 81-page report outlining recommendations for the U.S. government and private companies alike on how each can avoid and address ransomware attacks. The report was published Thursday by the Institute for Security and Technology (IST), which held a virtual presentation Thursday afternoon featuring opening remarks from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who said last month that ransomware “poses a national security threat” to the U....

“This past year has seen a particularly competitive labor market and in doing a thorough analysis of various options, weighing the economics of our business and the need to remain competitive for attracting and retaining top talent, we decided to make meaningfully bigger increases to our compensation levels than we do in a typical year,” the company said in the Monday announcement, according to GeekWire. The previous cap was paired with stock compensation, which vested over the course of several years at the company....

The online retailer is currently selling a host of capes, hats and other apparel which feature slogans and logos linked to the baseless theory that believes President Donald Trump is conducting a secret war against the “deep state” and Democrats who are behind a Satanic pedophile ring. Among some of the items currently available to buy include a “QAnon Patriotic Flag” wizard/witch costume that has the QAnon slogan “Where we go one we go all” on the cape and hooded cloak with QAnon and “are you paying attention?...