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Hopper Penn, Sean Penn and Robin Wright’s son, has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor after he was arrested for possessing marijuana and mushrooms.

Penn, 24, and his girlfriend Uma Von Wittkamp, 26, were arrested during a traffic stop on April 4 on Interstate 80 in Nebraska. Hopper and Von Witktamp were initially pulled over because they failed to signal before their car was searched after officers at the scene suspected drug activity.

After searching the car, Nebraska State Police found 14 grams of marijuana, four amphetamine pills, and three grams of psychedelic mushrooms.

Hopper was arrested for the mushrooms and less than an ounce of marijuana, while Wittkamp, who was driving the vehicle, was arrested for the amphetamines and mushrooms. Both have been charged with felony drug possession and pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of attempt of a felony.

via Fox News:

Twenty-four-year-old Hopper Penn and his girlfriend, 26-year-old Uma Von Wittkamp, were arrested during a traffic stop on April 4 on Interstate 80 in southeastern Nebraska.

The Nebraska State Patrol says a search of their vehicle turned up 14 grams of marijuana, four amphetamine pills and 3 grams of psychedelic mushrooms. Both were initially charged with felony drug possession. Court records show they later pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of attempt of a felony. Each was ordered to pay $1,000.

A no-contest plea allows a defendant to not admit guilt but acknowledge that there’s enough evidence for a conviction.

Penn and Von Wittkamp were both ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.

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At long last, the NBA season is finally over which means that it is time for a new crop of young talent to enter the league via the NBA Draft. Every team will be looking for the next superstar who can potentially propel their respective organizations to the promised land. This year, the Phoenix Suns possess the first overall pick after finishing with the worst record in the league this past season. There are several players with superstar potential who the Suns should consider selecting.

The current favorite to be selected first overall is Arizona center Deandre Ayton. As a 19 year old old freshman, Ayton dominated opponents with his size and strength on his way to becoming Pac-12 Player of the Year. Ayton is over seven feet tall and weighs roughly 260 pounds which makes him practically unguardable in the post. Ayton used his frame to average 20.1 points per game along with 11.6 rebounds per game. However, what separates Ayton from other prospects are his skills on the offensive end. Ayton was a 73% free throw shooter in college and has tremendous footwork and touch near the basket. Ayton is, in my opinion, the best player in this draft class and should be a phenomenal NBA player moving forward.

A potential dark horse candidate to be the first overall pick is Luka Dončić from Real Madrid. The 6’6 point guard has been playing for the Real Madrid basketball team for the last four years. This past season, he won the Liga ACB MVP award after averaging 12.8 points per game along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. What makes this more impressive is the fact that Dončić is only 19 years old. Dončić has been playing against hardest competition than anyone else in this draft class which should help ease his transition into the NBA. Dončić is lethal at creating separation off the dribble which has allowed him to get to the hole with relative ease. I personally think that Doncic will be a star in the NBA as a result.

Another dark horse candidate to be selected with the first overall pick is forward Marvin Bagley III from the University of Duke. In his only season with Duke, Bagley averaged 21.0 points per game along with 11.1 rebounds which helped him win the ACC Player of the Year Award. Bagley can be a man among boys in the paint and uses his length and quickness to give opponents serious issues. However, Bagley still has some potential flaws within his game. He was only a 62.7% free throw shooter in college and was a terrible on-ball defender. Bagley’s upside is extremely high but he will have to improve in those two areas if he wants to be truly great.

As for my prediction, I have to side with Ayton. Although the Suns could pair up Dončić with Booker in the backcourt, I think that Ayton is just too talented to pass up on. Despite being from the Bahamas, Ayton is somewhat of a local kid since he attended the University of Arizona for college. He might be the most dominant prospect I have seen in a long time and I expect the Suns to make that realization on draft night.

NBA Draft: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details

Event: 2018 NBA Draft
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018
Start Time: 7:00 P.M. EST
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast: ESPN

How to Watch NBA Draft On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device

You can live stream the event on the WatchESPN app.

You can download the WatchESPN app on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The Fox Sports Go app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Fire TV.

How To Live Stream NBA Draft Online Without Cable Subscription

You can also live stream the event through Sling TV free trial.  Just click on the Sling website and click “Watch Now 7 Days Free” for the free trial. Choose the Sling Orange package, which costs $20 per month and comes with ESPN, along with many other sports channels.

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Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing some serious legal issues. On Thursday morning, it was announced that Mrs. Netanyahu has been charged with fraud over alleged misuse of state funds. She was also charged with breach of trust for misusing funds.

From the report:

According to the indictment, the prime minister’s wife instructed staff at the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem to order meals consumed at the residence worth a total of 350,000 shekels ($96,000) from gourmet restaurants between 2010 and 2013 in violation of rules barring the residence from ordering meals from the outside during periods when the residence had a cook on its staff.

According to the indictment, Sara Netanyahu directed staff at the residence, including the chief maintenance superintendent at the time, Meni Naftali, and another employee, Meir Cohen, to hide the fact that cooks were employed in the residence “so that this won’t be found out by the treasury and the office manager.” The indictment states that in accordance with her order, Naftali passed this message on to other residence staff. The prosecution alleges that the prime minister’s wife order that a cook employed at the residence as a maintenance staff person.

Mrs. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing.

Benjamin Netanyahu is also reportedly under investigation on suspicion of corruption offenses including receiving one million shekels worth of cigars, champagne, and jewelry in exchange for financial and personal favors.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available. 

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Kayla Harrison is one of the most accomplished American women to ever compete in judo, and now the Olympic gold medalist is attempting to follow in the footsteps of former UFC champion Ronda Rousey as she transitions to mixed martial arts. Harrison’s MMA debut was in the Professional Fighters League on Thursday, June 21.

“She’s a PFL fighter, but we don’t have a season laid out for women yet,” said Carlos Silva, president of the PFL, via the New York Post.

“That will most likely happen in 2019. But this is a big debut for the two-time gold medalist. We’ve worked with Kayla for a few years. She’s been on the sidelines reporting while training and getting ready. We told her when she was ready to fight, she would tell us and we would help her to build the MMA portion of her career. I think it’s the biggest debut of a fighter ever.”

Harrison previously trained and roomed with Ronda Rousey, so she understands what must go into the transition.

“I was Ronda’s teammate and roommate. I grew up wanting to be her and beat her,” Harrison told reporters. “I already had a Ronda complex because anything she did, I wanted to do better. At the end of the day she opened the door for MMA. I never thought about women’s MMA until Ronda did what she did. I’m thankful for that. Women’s MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world right now. Every day young girls are waking up realizing they don’t want to play with Barbie dolls anymore. I know 50 judo girls, who weigh as much as me who would be killers in MMA.”

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Kayla Harrison has accomplished everything you can in judo. Harrison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, a gold medalist in the World Judo Championships, a two-time gold medalist in the Pan American Games, and a five-time medalist in the Pan American Judo Championships.

Now, the former roommate and training partner of Ronda Rousey is following in the footsteps of the ex-UFC champ by making the transition to mixed martial arts.

“Ronda is always going to be, I think, that little ‘rabbit’ in front of me,” Harrison said, via MMAjunkie.com. “When I was 16 and I moved to (coach Jimmy) Pedro’s, she was the superstar. She was the golden girl. She was the one everyone was watching. Every day, I said to myself, ‘I’m going to be her some day. I’m going to be better than her. Anything she can do, I can do better.’ It helped take me to the highest levels of my sport.

“So I don’t see this being any different. It’s positive motivation for me. It’s healthy. I think it’s always healthy to have something to chase, something to look forward to.”

Harrison is now training with a number of the top women’s mixed martial artists in the world at American Top Team in Florida.

“I train at (American Top Team) and, in some sense, (UFC champ) Amanda Nunes is that for me,” Harrison said. “(Ex-UFC-champ) Joanna Jedrzejczyk is that for me. I see these girls, I see how successful they are, and I want to be them. I want to be the superstar. I want to be counted amongst the greats like them.”

Harrison’s mixed martial arts debut came in the Professional Fighters League at PFL 2 in Chicago on Thursday, June 21. Harrison’s opponent was Brittney Elkin (3-4), and the bout aired live on the NBC Sports Network.

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Dedrick D. Williams has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of rapper XXXtentacion, whose name is Jahseh Onfroy. XXXtentacion was just 20 years old at the time of his murder. The 22-year-old Williams was taken into custody and booked for first-degree murder. Williams had previous arrests for grand theft auto, cocaine possession, weapons possession, domestic violence and aggravated assault with a firearm, according to TMZ.

His full list of charges include murder without premeditation, violation of probation and driving without a valid license.

Police had surveillance video to help during the investigation.

There is no word on whether they are currently in search of a second suspect at this time.

At the time of the shooting, police stated they were “currently working an incident regarding a shooting at 3671 N. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach. PIO headed to scene. Dispatchers received a call of a shooting at 3:57 p.m. An adult male victim was transported to an area hospital.” A Louis Vuitton bag was reportedly taken from the rappers car.

Reports claimed “it’s possible that X was followed by as many as three vehicles after he withdrew money from a bank,” according to XXL magazine.

WATCH: XXXtentacion's Mother Reacts To Dedrick William Arrest

News that XXXtentacion’s murderer was arrested broke in the middle of the night on Wednesday as a vigil was being held for the late-rapper.

From the Miami Sun-Sentinel:

Circumstances surrounding his arrest were not immediately available but Williams was taken into custody shortly before 7 p.m. in Pompano Beach, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said on Thursday morning.

Rapper XXXtentacion was shot and killed at age 20 in Miami, Florida on Monday, June 18. The controversial rapper had a long list of disturbing domestic violence incidents and legal issues. XXXtentacion was leaving a motorsports shop at the time he was shot and killed in what is being described as a robbery.

XXXtentacion released his debut album, 17, on August 25, 2017, and his second album, ?, was released on March 16, 2018. The second album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with multiple singles entering the top 30.

This is a developing story, more information will be provided as it becomes available.

XXXtentacion Foreshadowed His Own Death On Instagram

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XXXTentacion Cause of Death: How Did Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy Die?

Geneva Ayala Instagram: Must-See Pictures of XXXTentacion's Girlfriend

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Reality television star Sophie Gradon, best known for appearing in ITV2’s Love Island dating show, has passed away at the age of 32. According to reports, Gradon was found dead at an address in Ponteland, Northumberland this past Wednesday.

What happened?

According to The Guardian, spokeswoman for Northumbria Police released the following statement:

“At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.”

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. A report will now be prepared for the coroner.”

On social media, Gradon’s co-stars have offered their condolences in light of the news. On Twitter, Cara de la Hoyde wrote:

“Such a awful day my heart is broken & goes out to the very one effected.”

Olivia Buckland also wrote the following in a series of Twitter posts:

“Awful awful news this morning. I am gutted. I am so sorry the world failed you. You were such an intricate, creative, intelligent soul. Words fail me.

“You helped us through so much. Your smile was one in a million. The world failed. I send all my love and my thoughts to you today. To your family and your loved ones. I cannot work out what to say. RIP you beautiful beautiful woman. I’m so lucky to have met you. #stayshapey [sic]”

Alex Bowen also wrote the following on his Twitter account:

“We had lots of little chats and so many laughs you were the the shoulder to cry on and a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Shine bright in that sky Sophie gradon. [sic]”

What was Sophie Gradon’s official cause of death?

At this time, Sophie Gradon’s official cause of death does not appear to have been released to the public.

As this story is breaking, more information will be updated as made available.

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Argentina vs. Croatia wraps up another full day of action at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as group play resumes. Croatia enters Thursday afternoon’s match as the leaders in Group D and can punch their ticket to the knockout stage of the tournament with a big win over Lionel Messi and company. Argentina, meanwhile, sits in a tie for second place after a stunning draw with Iceland in the opener and they will need to avoid another shocking result in order to avoid an embarrassing early exit.

All of the information you need to catch Thursday’s match in Nizhny Novgorod can be seen below.

Argentina vs. Croatia TV Channel & Viewing Details

Event: World Cup: Argentina vs. Croatia
Date: June 21, 2018
Start Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod
Broadcast: FOX

Top 10 Hottest WAGs Of The 2018 World Cup

Argentina Squad

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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

This is the Quick Fix for Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Pop Culture

– The Supreme Court will soon make a decision on whether they will hear Brendan Dassey’s (of Making A Murderer) case.

Sports

– NBA Draft is tonight. The Phoenix Suns will likely draft Deandre Ayton with the #1 overall pick.

2018 NBA Draft Live Stream: How to Watch NBA Draft Online

Who Is Going To Be The #1 Pick Of The 2018 NBA Draft

– Puma has made some MOVES in the basketball world, signing Marvin Bagley III, Michael Porter Jr, Deandre Ayton, and more.

– World Cup schedule for today and tomorrow. Argentina-Croatia is a tasty, tasty matchup.

News & Politics

– President Trump signed an executive order meant to end the separation of families at the border.

College

– Michigan college student gets 45 days in jail for lying about being raped

Mary Zolkowski Photos: Full Story of Delta College Student

Viral Randomness

– No one will eveeerrrrr know:

Hottest of the Day

Song of the Day

Quote of the Day

“Laziness is nothing more than resting before you get tired.” – Jules Renard

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Cleopatra Bernard, the mother of late rap star XXXtentacion, learned of the arrest of Dedrick Williams on Wednesday night during a vigil. William was arrested and is facing a first-degree murder charge for his involvement in the murder of XXXtentacion, real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, on Monday afternoon.

Williams’ full list of charges include murder without premeditation, violation of probation and driving without a valid license.

Video of Cleopatra’s reaction to the arrest surfaced on social media early Thursday morning.

“#xxxtentacion mom receives a text message from the detective that they caught the shooter,” the caption for the video on Instagram read.

Dedrick D. Williams has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of rapper XXXtentacion, whose name is Jahseh Onfroy. XXXtentacion was just 20 years old at the time of his murder. The 22-year-old Williams was taken into custody and booked for first-degree murder. Williams had previous arrests for grand theft auto, cocaine possession, weapons possession, domestic violence and aggravated assault with a firearm, according to TMZ.

Rapper XXXtentacion was shot and killed in Miami, Florida on Monday, June 18. The controversial rapper had a long list of disturbing domestic violence incidents and legal issues. XXXtentacion was leaving a motorsports shop at the time he was shot and killed in what is being described as a robbery.

XXXtentacion released his debut album, 17, on August 25, 2017, and his second album, ?, was released on March 16, 2018. The second album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with multiple singles entering the top 30.

XXXtentacion was just 20 years old at the time of his death.

Dedrick Williams Photos: Full Story Of XXXtentacion Killer

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XXXtentacion Foreshadowed His Own Death On Instagram

XXXtentacion Lyrics: Best Quotes & Most-Famous Sayings

XXXTentacion Cause of Death: How Did Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy Die?

Geneva Ayala Instagram: Must-See Pictures of XXXTentacion's Girlfriend

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The AFC North is a notorious, hard-nosed division. The Steelers and Ravens have ruled the division for most of the 21^stcentury, while the Bengals and Browns have rosters that could potentially be competitive now. The Browns, in particular, are going to need to rely on their rookies this year, after new general manager John Dorsey’s first draft. With that being said, let’s take a look at one draft pick each team has high expectations for.

Cleveland Browns

Austin Corbett

The 2^nd rounder out of Nevada is going to have lofty expectations in 2018. Future Hall of Fame Joe Thomas retired after the 2017 season, and the Browns will need someone to step in and fill that role. The Browns picked Corbett to do that with the first pick of the 2^ndround. He’ll join an underrated offensive line that needs to protect Tyrod Taylor or Baker Mayfield in 2018.

Cincinnati Bengals

Sam Hubbard

Some had a first round grade on this defensive end out of Ohio State, but he fell all the way to the third round. Hubbard is joining an aging group up front, that could use an influx of youth and talent. Hubbard can provide both of those immediately. Geno Atkins has continued to be productive even as he reaches the 30-year old mark. Hubbard can produce right away as a sub package player, as Michael Johnson and Carlos Dunlap, are unlikely to be unseated as starters on the edge.

Also, an honorable mention here is 2017’s number nine overall pick John Ross. Marvin Lewis seemed to have an issue with Ross for most of last year, and hopefully, that is behind both of them now, as the Bengal offense will desperately need a speedster like Ross if they want to make any noise.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Mason Rudolph

The heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger, Rudolph will have to learn all he can from Big Ben as fast as he can. He’s been very undecided about when he’s going to retire, and we all know how injury prone he is. Combine that with some odd stories about how much Roethlisberger and Rudolph really communicate, and the end seems like it could be near for number 7 in Pittsburgh. Rudolph has an excellent college resume under his belt and has all the tools to be the next big thing at quarterback in Pittsburgh.

Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson

It’s hard to not put the draft’s most polarizing prospect in this spot, as much as first rounders are trying to be avoided. Jackson has the potential to come in and set the league on fire the same way Deshaun Watson did in 2017. Joe Flacco seems to be nearing the end as well, and the Ravens have even considered running two quarterback sets and implementing a set of plays just for Jackson so they can get him on the field. If he can excel like he did when he won the Heisman in 2016, Joe Flacco might be out the door soon.

AFC East 2018: Draft Picks To Watch Out For

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Deandre Ayton, born July 23, 1998, is a Bahamian basketball player who played college basketball for Arizona Wildcats and was drafted #1 overall by the Phoenix Suns.

Prior to college, Ayton was a consensus five-star prospect in the Class of 2017 and was selected as a McDonald’s All-American.

Ayton was drafted into the NBA on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Just days before being drafted into the league, Ayton was one of many top prospects to sign an endorsement deal with PUMA.

Deandre Ayton Net Worth 2018: $33 Million

Deandre Ayton, the first overall pick the in NBA Draft, will sign a 5-year-deal worth approximately $33 million. About $15 million of that money is guaranteed during his first two years.

Prior to the draft, Ayton signed an endorsement deal with PUMA, although the details of his contract have not been disclosed.

Early Life (1998-2016)

Ayton was born to Alvin and Andrea Ayton in Nassau, Bahamas before moving to San Diego, California, when he was a kid.

Ayton attended Balboa City School in San Diego, California and started on the varsity basketball team for two years.

As a junior in 2015–16, he transferred Hillcrest Prep Academy in Phoenix, Arizona to finish his high school career.

During his senior season (2016-17), Ayton led Hillcrest to a 33-6 record while averaging 26 points and 15 rebounds.

College Career (2016-2018)

Ayton was considered the top player in the 2017 recruiting class by multiple big-name outlets such as Rivals, ESPN, and Scout.

On September 6, 2016, DeAndre committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats.

Ayton made his debut with the University of Arizona on November 10, 2017, scoring 19 points to go along with 12 rebounds.

Following Arizona’s loss in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Ayton declared for the NBA draft.

After his freshman season at the University of Arizona, Ayton was named both the Pac-12’s Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year. He was also named to the All Pac-12 first team and All Pac-12 first team in the Associated Press.

Professional Career

Ayton was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the #1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

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New York vs Boston. There’s nothing else like it in all of sports.

The Yankees and Red Sox have one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports and its heat is starting to pick up again due to both teams jockeying for first place in the AL East. Both teams want nothing to do with each other and hate each other’s existence. That’s what makes sports so great. The Yankees and Red Sox have produced a number of unforgettable games and memories since the teams first started playing against each other. With that being said, let’s dive into the top 10 most memorable Yankee and Red Sox moments. For the record, let’s go Yankees.

10. A-Rod’s Homerun In The 15th Inning: 8/8/09

15 innings, a game that spans over five hours, arch rivals, and an Alex Rodriguez moonshot into the Bronx night. Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa was the last remaining arm for the Red Sox as he entered the game in the 14th inning. After allowing a leadoff single to Derek Jeter in the bottom of the 15th, Mark Teixeira struck out swinging, which set the stage for perhaps one of the most hated players in baseball history. Rodriguez sent a hanging curveball into orbit and the Yankees won 2-0 in one of the most memorable games at the new Yankee Stadium.

9. Bench Clearing Brawl: 4/10/18

DING DING! This massive donnybrook displayed that the Yankees Red Sox rivalry is back and it’s here to stay. Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly drilled Tyler Austin in the back with a fastball and Austin slammed his bat in anger. After a small scuffle earlier in the game after Austin tried taking out Brock Holt on double play break up attempt at second base, all of the anger came to a head and Austin charged the mound. Both benches emptied, the bullpens emptied, punches were thrown, and the fight was worth the price of admission. Both the Yankees and Red Sox have had a number of bench-clearing brawls, but this one was the beginning of a new era in the rivalry.

8. Martinez Vs. Zimmer: 10/11/03

In game three of the 2003 ALCS, tensions were already high for both teams. After Pedro Martinez drilled Karim Garcia, Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens buzzed Manny Ramirez with a head high pitch and the benches emptied. As the players sprinted out onto the field, former Red Sox manager and bench coach at the time, Don Zimmer, charged at Martinez. Zimmer was ultimately thrown to the ground in one of weirdest bench-clearing brawls in baseball. The Yankees ended up defeating the Red Sox in seven games and advanced to the World Series against the Florida Marlins.

7. Johnny Damon’s Return To Boston: 5/1/06

Welp, this was one of the more interesting events in the history of this rivalry. Johnny Damon had spent a number of seasons with the Red Sox and it all changed before the 2006 season. Damon signed a four year $52 million deal with the Yankees and all hell broke loose. Damon had received mixed welcomes in his return to Fenway Park. Some applauded him for his service to the team, a majority booed the 2004 World Series champion and even threw dollar bills down to the field calling him a sellout and a traitor. Damon went on to win another World Series championship in 2009 with the Yankees.

6. Bucky Fu**ing Dent: 10/2/78

Chaos. Complete and utter chaos. The Yankees and Red Sox were in need of an AL East tiebreaker game, and it did not disappoint. It was the first time since 1948 that a tiebreaker game was needed. Chris Chambliss and Roy White started off the inning with back to back hits. Pinch-hitter Jim Spencer flew out, and then Bucky Dent came up to the plate. Dent launched a home run over the Green Monster at Fenway Park and gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead with one of the most memorable postseason home runs. The Yankees went on to win the game 5-2.

5. The Steal: 10/18/04

Disheartening. That’s all that needs to be said. Trailing 3-0 with all signs pointing towards a sweep, the Red Sox were in need of a spark. Down one in the bottom of the ninth, Mariano Rivera had walked Kevin Millar and Dave Roberts came in to pinch run. Roberts was checked by Rivera number of times and ultimately stole second base. That stolen base was regarded as the turning point of the 2004 ALCS. Roberts later scored on a Bill Mueller single and the Red Sox kept their playoff hopes alive.

The Yankees ultimately blew the 3-0 lead in perhaps one of the biggest playoff collapses in sports history. David Ortiz’s late-game heroics also defined the 2004 ALCS. Ortiz spanked two walk-off home runs on back to back nights shifting all momentum to Boston’s side.

4. Varitek V. A-Rod: 7/24/04

DING DING ONCE AGAIN! After Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo drilled Alex Rodriguez on the elbow, Rodriguez kept barking at Arroyo and later got into an altercation with Jason Varitek. Varitek then put his bare hand and glove on A-Rod’s face, and the brawl was on. The benches emptied, punches were thrown, and there was no doubt that this was the peak of the Yankees Red Sox rivalry. Baseball fans can probably all agree that the mid-2000’s era was the best time for the Yankees Red Sox rivalry because of the Yankees past success and the Red Sox getting ready to break their curse.

3. Schilling’s Literal Red Sock: 10/19/04

After getting lit up like a Christmas tree for six runs in only three innings, Curt Schilling pitched a brilliant game despite a torn tendon sheath in his right ankle. It was obvious that Schilling was in pain but he was able to fight through it. He walked with a noticeable limp and his white sock was completely drenched in blood. The veteran right-hander went seven strong innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out four, and allowing walks. Schilling’s performance in game six can be regarded as one of the guttiest and hard-fought outings in baseball history.

2. Aaron Boone’s Walk-Off: 10/17/03

Down 5-2 late in the game, it looked as if the Red Sox will take Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS and earn a trip to the World Series. The Yankees had other ideas. Pedro Martinez had pitched a brilliant game through eight innings. Red Sox manager Grady Little decided to stick with Martinez. The Yankees ended up tying the game at 5 in the bottom of the ninth. In the bottom of the 11th inning, Aaron Boone stepped up to the plate against a knuckleball pitcher, Tim Wakefield. Boone jumped on the first pitch he saw and sent the ball into the left-field seats giving the Yankees a 6-5 win and yet another trip to the World Series.

1. An Absolute Steal: 1/3/20

We have saved the best for last. Let’s throw it all the way back to 1920. The Boston Red Sox traded a young pitcher by the name of George Herman Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000. Yeah, you know the rest of the story. Over the next 15 seasons, Ruth hit for an average of .349, hit 659 of his 714 career home runs, and won four World Championships. The Red Sox, on the other hand, did not reach the postseason again until 1946 and didn’t win Wolrd Series again until 2004. The curse in Boston was ultimately called “The Curse of the Bambino.”

Let’s be honest though, there are so many things that could have made this list and it was hard to only choose 10. The Yankees Red Sox rivalry is the best one in baseball and definitely one of the best in sports. Let’s be thankful that this rivalry is back and it’s going to remain at hot commodity decades down the road and beyond.

Red Sox/Yankees: The Rivalry Is Back

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Maria Salaues, a 23-year-old Bolivian, is the girlfriend of Manchester United and France National Team midfielder Paul Pogba.

Despite being a model, Salaues Instagram page only has a handful of photos of her modeling swimwear and exercising in the gym. None of her pictures feature Pogba.

Paul Pogba, born March 15, 1993, is a French international soccer player who currently plays midfield for Manchester United.

Pogba’s senior professional career began at Manchester United during the 2011-2012 season. As a result of seeing limited playing time, Pogba was sold to Serie A club Juventus. Pogba played from Juventus from 2012 – 2016, winning four straight Serie A titles while becoming one of the best players in the world.

Following his massive success at Juventus, Pogba was sold back to Manchester United — his original club – in 2016. At the time, Pogba was sold for a then-world record transfer fee of  $118 million.

As a French international, Pogba captained France to victory at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He would later go on to represent the senior squad at the UEFA Euro 2016, where his team would lose in the final to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Pogba was also a key piece of France’s 2018 World Cup squad.

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Demi Lovato dropped a new single on Thursday, June 21, 2018, titled “Sober.” The emotional, raw track details a relapse Lovato had after six years of sobriety as she battles addiction.

“Mama, I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore / And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor/And I’m sorry for the fans I lost who watched me fall again / I wanna be a role model, but I’m only human,” she sings on the track.

The 25-year-old pop star ends with, “I’m sorry that I’m here again / I promise I’ll get help / It wasn’t my intention / I’m sorry to myself.”

Lovato has previously been very open about her battles with addiction, mental illness and disordered eating for years.

All of the information you need to listen to the new Demi Lovato single can be seen below.

Demi Lovato ‘Sober’ Details

Album: ‘Sober’
Artist: Demi Lovato
Genre: Pop
Release Date: June 21, 2018 | Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc./Hollywood Records/Safehouse Records LLC
Run Time: 3:52

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To buy the album on iTunes click here or stream it below.

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Demi Lovato ‘Sober’ Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
I got no excuses
For all of these goodbyes
Call me when it’s over
‘Cause I’m dying inside
Wake me up when the shakes are gone
And the cold sweats disappear
Call me when it’s over
And myself has reappeared

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know why
I do it every, every, every time
It’s only when I’m lonely
Sometimes I just wanna cave
And I don’t wanna fight
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
Just hold me, I’m lonely

[Chorus]
Momma, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore
And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor
To the ones who never left me
We’ve been down this road before
I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore

[Verse 2]
I’m sorry to my future love
For the man that left my bed
For making love the way I saved for you inside my head
And I’m sorry for the fans I lost
Who watched me fall again
I wanna be a role model
But I’m only human

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know why
I do it every, every, every time
It’s only when I’m lonely
Sometimes I just wanna cave
And I don’t wanna fight
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
Just hold me, I’m lonely

[Chorus]
Momma, I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore
And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor
To the ones who never left me
We’ve been down this road before
I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore
I’m not sober anymore

[Outro]
I’m sorry that I’m here again
I promise I’ll get help
It wasn’t my intention
I’m sorry to myself

Demi Lovato Net Worth 2018: How Much Is Demi Worth

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Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter and actress who actually got her big break while she was only around ten years old, proving that it is never too young to make it in this world. Let’s take a look at his life over the years, starting with her net worth.

Demi Lovato Net Worth: $40 Million

Demi Lovato’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million. Let’s take a look at her life over the years just to see how she came so far in her life.

The Early Years

Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and a musician, and was raised in Dallas, Texas. She began her acting career at a young age by appearing on the children series, Barney & Friends, which films in Texas. She was homeschooled, ultimately earning her high school diploma in this way. In 2006, she had appearances in shows like Prison Break and Just Jordan.

2007-2010

In 2007, she started working with the Disney Channel, appearing on the short series, As The Bell Rings. Becoming a prominent icon on the channel, appearing in the Camp Rock film series and starring in the Sonny with a Chance television series. With her early acting roles helping to showcase her singing, with her vocals appearing on soundtracks for the franchises, she later released her debut album Don’t Forget in 2008. Debuting at number two on the Billboard 200, the album was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The following year, she released her second album, Here We Go Again; the same year, she hosted her first 40-city national concert tour, Live in Concert, to promote the album.

2011-Present

Putting her acting career on hiatus, she released her third album, Unbroken, in 2011. During this time, she returned to television, becoming a judge for the second season of the American version of The X Factor. In 2013, she released her fourth album, Demi. During this time, she also broke into writing, releasing an e-book, Demi, on iBooks, and a book, Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year. By 2014, she also released her own skincare line called Devonne by Demi. Lovato’s fifth album, Confident, was released in 2015 which was also certified gold by the RIAA. In 2017, she executive-produced a documentary, Beyond Silence, which focused on people living with mental illness. Towards the end of the year, she released her sixth album, Tell Me You Love Me.

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As an Amazon Echo owner (I bought the first generation Echo when it came out a few years ago because I’m a sucker for new technology), I can confidently say that I absolutely love the thing.

My Echo is my alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker, reminder-er (?), meteorologist, list-maker and more, and it all sits comfortably on the corner of my desk. It’s kind of like my little robotic secretary.

However, most of my friends don’t share my same love for the Echo as they can’t get over the idea that it’s “always listening.” And to a certain extent, that’s true — the Amazon Echo is always technically listening — but that’s never necessarily bothered me because, well, I’m not saying anything that can’t be heard.

BUTTTTTTT being a college kid, on the other hand, is a completely different story.

College kids talk about selling Adderall and the type of drugs they tried at last weekend’s party. College kids talk about cheating on their exams and sharing homework answers in their group chat, so the last thing a student needs is a university-issued robot constantly listening into their conversations.

So, with all that said, if I’m an incoming Northeastern Student, I’m absolutely refusing the Echo Dot the school is offering me, especially considering that it will be “customized to handle basic questions about student life at the Boston-based school.”

via Fortune:

The Echo Dots will come equipped with an Alexa skill, designed by tech startup n-Powered, that will allow them to ask questions, such as when their classes are scheduled, how much cash remains on their food cards, and how much they owe for tuition, according to USA Today. N-Powered plans to offer similar skills to other universities. The USA Today story didn’t specify whether the students would have to pay for the devices.

Northeastern, which piloted the new Alexa skill with about 60 students during the previous academic year, is hoping the Echo Dots will help reduce the flow of questions it routinely fields from students, which could mean less time for students waiting on hold for answers.

Last August, Arizona State University received 1,600 Echo Dots as a donation from Amazon to the school’s first-year engineering students. Those Dots also came with a customized Alexa skill built by Amazon. At the time, the company said it made the donation to help research the ways students use the voice-powered device.

Don’t get me wrong, Amazon Echos are fantastic, but not when they’re given to you by the school you attend, because after all … it’s always listening.

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Hardcore Southern American drug dealers may be some of the worst people on Earth, but dammit, I respect their hustle. Police bust you for powdered cocaine a couple of times? NO PROBLEM. Just liquify it and sprinkle it on some Colombian soccer jerseys. Boom, problem solved.

Well, while that didn’t necessarily solve their problem (they still got busted) I admire the ingenuity and determination nonetheless.

Police officers in Bogota, Colombia, seized 70 KG of cocaine hidden inside 14 official Colombian national team jerseys. When I say inside, I mean the cocaine was melted and poured onto the jersey themselves. 2018, man.

The package, which was traveling from Barranquilla to Groningen, Holland, did not seem illicit at first. However, after an initial swab test on revealed traces of drugs, further tests showed that all the shirts had all been covered in cocaine hydrochloride.

via Daily Mail:

In a new technique used by smuggling gangs to avoid detection, liquid cocaine is poured into the fabric of clothes, a process which increases the weight of the garment by around 15 per cent.

On the other side, the process is reversed in a lab to extract the drug without losing a single gram.

Coronel Wilson Liza Ramirez, the commander of the Antinarcotics squad at El Dorado airport, said smugglers were taking advantage of World Cup football fever. He said investigations were continuing to determine who was responsible for posting the shipment of football shirts.

As for the actual, cocaine-less (hopefully) Colombian national team, they return to the World Cup stage when they take on Poland in Kazan, Russia on Sunday, June 24.

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Raquel Mauri is the wife of Barcelona and Croatian national team soccer player Ivan Rakitic. Rakitić, born March 10, 1988, is a Croatian professional soccer player who plays as a central or attacking midfielder for La Liga giants Barcelona and the Croatia national team.

He married Raquel Mauri in April 2013 in Seville after two years of dating. The couple’s first daughter, Althea was born in July 2013.

Rakitic wrote lovingly about his wife in The Players Tribune article titled “A Croatian Guy Walks Into A Bar”.

via The Players Tribune:

The waitress came back and asked if we were finished, and I said to my brother, “You know, I’m still a bit nervous. I don’t think I can sleep. Let’s have another drink.”

The next day, I signed my contract with Seville, and I lived in that hotel for three months while I searched for a house.

So every single morning, I went to the hotel bar for a coffee and an orange Fanta so that I could see the beautiful waitress.

All I knew was that her name was Raquel. She didn’t speak any English, and I didn’t speak any Spanish. So every single day … “Buenos días, Raquel. Un café y un Fanta naranja.”

Rakitic, who has over 90 caps for Croatia, represented his country at the Euro 2008, Euro 2012, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

He has been playing at Barcelona since 2014.

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I’ve been recapping Westworld all season and as you could guess, it’s not the easiest show in the world to follow. Sometimes I get lost staring at the screen wondering if I, too, am in a dream and this is the wrong world… sometimes, it doesn’t look like anything to me. But one thing is for certain, the season 2 season finale is going to be insane.

The fandom has managed to keep their tinfoil hats on long enough to piece together the most bizarre timeline of the two seasons and how each episode fits together. It’s honestly mind-blowing. Personally, I’m a big fan of starting our stories at the BEGINNING because flashbacks are a sloppy fix on a plot hole that slipped through the storyboard cracks. It’s lazy writing at it’s finest. So… why does Westworld not only dip into the flashback pot but also chooses to tell this narrative out of order? I can only assume it further alludes to the notion of ‘control’ that is a key thread throughout the series: also something the viewer has none of, we’re just along for the ride. (Ironically the season 2 finale title is called “The Passenger”.)

You might need a stress ball on hand or a pillow to scream into before you go through all 10 slides of this post and realize everything you (and I) think is most likely wrong – or at least in the wrong order.

Once you take a look at all TEN images that complete the timeline, it almost appears they’ve been dishing out episodes in reverse. So many key elements from season 1 are actually in the present day timeline. Even the opening episode of season 2, that first shot of Bernard beside a drained lake of dead hosts and a tiger, is set in a future timeline. I imagine the season 2 finale will oddly pick up after the events of season 2 episode 1… with the bulk of this entire season taken place in the 11 days after Ford’s death. Who knew an empire could crumble in a mere 11 days!?

Since there is no official timeline of events from HBO, this is the best we’ve got until more answers come to light.

If you’re like me… you hate giving up on shows. The time investment alone keeps me from bailing. However, when a show that only has 19 episodes to date is able to burn holes in my brain, I expect the season 2 finale to do some major damage control. I might be more host than human by the time season 3 rolls around if I keep analyzing the maze.

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