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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. coming off a 3-13 season that (AP) — The cost coach Ben McAdoo and passed on an heir apparent to general manager Jerry Reese two-time MVP their jobs. and took a run- Drafting Barkley gives new ning back that many think is the coach Pat Shurmur a player who best to come out of college in can do it all, while showing the decade. Giants believe the 37-year-old C M With the second pick overall, Manning has more in the tank. Y K the Giants selected Penn State’s In three seasons at Penn Saquon Barkley, who many State, Barkley fi nished as the football experts consider the Nittany Lions’ second all-time best running back to enter the leading rusher with 3,843 yards, NFL since including 1,271 this past season came out of Oklahoma in 2007. when he scored 138 points. He Barkley, who entered the had 18 rushing touchdowns, draft after his junior season, has pushing his career total to all the ingredients to become a school-record 43. His 53 overall great. He has quickness, speed, touchdowns also are a school strength, character and can pass record. protect. He also can catch and is Coming out of the backfi eld, a dynamic returner. he had 54 receptions this past “He’s a tremendous talent,” season. His 1,195 career yards Giants general manager Dave receiving is a school record for Gettleman said. “You put the a running back. fi lm on of a defensive guy and if Barkley ended his career as they’re playing Penn State, then the school’s career all-purpose I’m watching Saquon. He’s one yards leader with 5,538 yards. of those guys that my mother Orleans Darkwa led the could have scouted. She could Giants with 751 yards rushing have fi gured that one out.” in 2017, running behind a weak The Giants need help, offense line. Page B2 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Jets draft USC quarterback Sam Darnold with No. 3 pick FLORHAM PARK, N.J. year. He led USC to a victory (AP) — The cool, calm and over Penn State in the Rose confident kid from Southern Bowl, setting the game’s record California is going from Holly- with five touchdown passes. wood to the Big Apple. Darnold also won the Archie The selected Griffin Award, given to college USC quarterback Sam Darnold football’s most valuable player with the No. 3 overall pick in for the entire season — and was the NFL draft Thursday night the first freshman to do so. — and they didn’t have to He was a Heisman Trophy endure a horrific season to get favorite entering last season, him, after all. but had a rocky start in which Since the glory days of Joe he matched the number of Namath nearly 50 years ago, he threw his first the Jets have been searching for season — nine — in just USC’s a homegrown QB to deliver a first six games while working similar type of sustained suc- with several new faces in the cess as the face of the franchise. Trojans’ offense. New York is counting on the But Darnold bounced back athletic and strong-armed Dar- nicely, finishing with 4,143 nold to be their man. yards passing with 26 touch- Many draft pundits projected downs and 13 INTs and leading several months ago that Dar- USC to an appearance in the nold would be the No. 1 pick in Cotton Bowl — a 24-7 loss to this year’s draft, and still tabbed Ohio State in which he strug- him as the best overall quarter- gled at times. FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, le photo, Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs back of this year’s class. Rather than remain in school with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, in Los Angeles. But after Cleveland kicked for one more year, Darnold Darnold is expected to be a rst round pick in the NFL Dra. off the draft by taking Okla- opted to make himself eligible (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File) homa quarterback Baker May- for the draft. field and the Giants selected His biggest detractors point Penn State running back Saquon to the issues he has had with Barkley, the Jets honed in on ball security — he also had nine American Samoa Darnold, who met with them lost — and the need to Telecommunications Authority for a private workout late in the further improve his mechanics. pre-draft process. But with the Jets, Darnold (ASTCA) It seemed unlikely for the will get a chance to bring his last several months that Dar- “it” factor to a franchise and nold would end up with the Jets, fanbase that will be immedi- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY especially after their 5-11 season ately energized by his selection. Position Title RETAIL SALES MANAGER Posting Date April 20, 2018 didn’t quite play into the “Suck He should also be able to adapt Position Type Contract Deadline May 4, 2018/ 4 :00 pm For Sam” campaign pushed by well to coordinator Jeremy some fans who preferred even Bates’ West Coast-style offense. Job Opening Starting Salary GS:14/1 $26,607.00 to One (1) GS: 14/15 $40,000.00 more losses in the hopes that a He joins what is suddenly Report to: Chief Commercial O cer Status Exempt year of misery would translate a crowded room to a greater chance to land the with Josh McCown, TeFriday, Major Responsibilities: star quarterback. April 27, 2018 Bridgewater, is position is located in the Commercial Department of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority After striking out on luring and Christian (ASTCA). Work is generally performed in a standard oce environment, but also includes activities that occur in free agency, the Hackenberg also on the roster. in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Some exposure to varied weather conditions may be required. Jets positioned themselves to be But the addition of Dar- Minimum Requirements & Qualications able to get one of the top avail- nold could spell the end of the able QBs in the draft by moving road for both Petty — a fourth- Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university with a major up three spots and acquiring rounder in 2015 — and Hack- Education/ study in Accounting or any other related eld. Must be able to apply business management Experience: principles and practices. the third selection from India- enberg — a second-rounder in napolis in a trade last month. It 2016 — in New York. Duties & • Oversee and manage the daily retail operations for all ASTCA retail stores or outlets Responsibilities • Manage, motivate, and train retail sta to provide excellent customer service, increase sales cost New York the No. 6 pick, McCown, the starter last and ensure eciency in retail processes and procedures two second-round selections season who’ll turn 39 in July, • Ensure and maintain high standards for quality and customer service are met this year and a second-rounder was re-signed last month and is • Assist with the recruitment and selection of retail sta and ensure the successful execution next year — a steep price to expected to enter training camp new hire training • Manage, coach, counsel, and performance manage employees pay, but one general manager running the first-team offense. • Achieve nancial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; Mike Maccagnan was comfort- Bridgewater, signed as a free analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions able with. agent, is still working his way • Walk sales oor regularly, talk to customers and employees, and identify or resolve urgent And, in the end, landed back from a career-threatening issues • Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures; manage stock levels the player many fans — and knee injury nearly two years and make key decisions about stock control the Jets themselves — have ago. • Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements been dreaming of leading their So, Darnold could have a • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; offense. chance to give the veterans a run reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies It was reminiscent of the for the starting gig this summer. • Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and 2015 draft when defensive end Darnold’s selection marks personnel policies and procedures Leonard Williams, who some the second time in franchise • Assist CCO in the formulation of pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; had ranked as the best overall history that the Jets have picked determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends • Provide accurate written and verbal reporting to CCO and management player, fell to the Jets at No. 6. It third overall in the NFL draft. • Find new ways to improve sales, meet sales targets, analyze gures, forecast volumes and happened again last year when The last time came in 1981, strategize safety dropped to when they took UCLA running • Promote the organization locally by liaising with the community in general New York at sixth. back Freeman McNeil. • Organize special promotions, displays and events Darnold has been lauded for It’s also the fifth time New • Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing his leadership, poise and quick York has taken a quarterback • Initiate changes to improve the business release, along with his ability in the first round of the NFL • Work and liaise with other internal departments (Technical, Sales, Marketing, and Customer to extend plays and get himself draft, with Darnold following Service) to ensure that retail and company objectives are met. and the offense out of trouble. in the footsteps of Richard Todd Quali ed applicants: Please submit a completed ASTCA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASTCA The Capistrano Beach, (1976), Ken O’Brien (1983), (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected California, native played just (2000) and for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug two seasons at USC and went (2009) — who test. ASTCA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary 20-4 as the starter, but showed also came from USC. Human Resources Division Tel: (684) 633-9003 ext 9093 enough potential to make scouts All four had some measure Qualied American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Fax: (684) 699-9032 drool. of success during their stints Applicants (A.S.T.C.A.) The 6-foot-4, 225-pound with the Jets, but none was able Apply To: Email inquiries: [email protected] P.O. Box M Darnold redshirted his first to deliver them to the Super Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 year, and then was selected the Bowl like Broadway Joe in An Equal Opportunity Employer Pac-12 offensive player of the 1969. samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B3 NBA says referees missed LeBron goaltending call in Game 5 CLEVELAND (AP) — The it wasn’t called on the floor. NBA said LeBron James’ block James then hit a 3-pointer at the in the closing seconds of Game buzzer to give the Cavaliers a 5 on Indiana’s Victor Ola- 98-95 win and a 3-2 lead in the dipo should have been called series. goaltending. The Pacers did not contest In the league’s Last Two the block while on the floor, but Minute Report posted Thursday, later in their locker room they the NBA said the three officials complained about the no-call. missed the call with 5.1 seconds The NBA’s report also said left. The league said the video the Pacers were incorrectly shows James blocked Oladipo’s awarded the ball on a play with shot “after it makes contact with 27.6 seconds left. The ball went the backboard.” off Indiana’s Thaddeus Young Under league rules, the play and went out of bounds, but the could not be reviewed because referees gave the ball to Indiana.

House votes to lift ’ LeBron James reacts aer making the game-winning shot in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball rst-round playo series against the , Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cleveland. e Cavaliers won 98-95. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) July 31 deadline Stephen Curry back in full on fantasy sports practice mode for Warriors BOSTON (AP) — The Mas- tions. A bill pending before a sachusetts House has approved legislative committee calls for OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) the Pelicans visit Oracle Arena to go through practice. And he making daily fantasy sports per- a 15 percent tax on daily fan- — Stephen Curry resumed full to begin the best-of-seven appears fine.” vCurry went practice with contact and could series. through his usual shooting work manently legal in the state. tasy sports revenues and would play for the defending cham- “Steph practiced at 100 with Kevin Durant from various Two years ago the Legis- give the Massachusetts Gaming pion as percent, he did everything, he spots after practice, cutting and lature approved a bill legal- Commission oversight of the soon as Game 1 of the Western looked good,” Kerr said. “What zexhibiting his fancy footwork izing the online games but only industry. Conference semifinals Saturday we have to do is see how his and dribbling skills. The War- through July 31, 2018, allowing The proposal to lift the July night against . body responds the rest of the riors have played well without time for permanent regulations 31 sunset provision must also Curry looked strong as he day, put him through another their floor leader, eliminating to be established. be approved in the Senate. practiced Thursday wearing practice tomorrow. I think he the in Game The House on Thursday Players compete for cash a protective brace over his needs to string together two 5 of the first-round series with a adopted an amendment to the prizes in the online contests sprained left knee, which has good days but it was very posi- 99-91 win Tuesday night. state’s $41 billion budget that by picking teams of real-life sidelined him since the injury tive today. ... I think it’s been The Pelicans will present would lift that deadline but does athletes and scoring “fantasy” March 23 — the same day coming along pretty well. 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(AP Photo/Eric Gay) Page B4 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 In The High Court In The High Court of American Samoa IAAF rules to limit testosterone of American Samoa FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL TRIAL DIVISION COURT DIVISIONS HCPR 02-17 FDA/JG No. 11-17 levels for female runners In the Matter of the Estate of THE PEOPLE OF THE TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SA- MOA, INT HE INTEREST OF A FEMALE MINOR CHILD, UKULELE SEUMALO, BY: Pila Mataipule and Fa’afetai MONACO (AP) — New significant performance advan- three, four ... months before I Decedent Mataipule, rules for female athletes with tages in female athletes,” Coe decide if I want a world record Petitioner By ELI SEUMALO high natural testosterone levels said in a statement. or not,” she said. “What’s (amended to Omar Shalhout), NOTICE/FA’AALIGA Petitioner could force two-time Olympic Semenya now faces taking important now is to be able to TO: UN-NAMED NATURAL FATHER OF THE FEMALE MINOR CHILD BORN AT LBJ 800-meter champion Caster daily medication or start racing win every race that I run.” NOTICE OF HEARING ON TROPICAL MEDICAL CENTER, ON AUGUST Semenya to stop running at 5,000 meters. Without the At the time, she was tar- 28, 2017, American Samoa TO AMEND PETITION FOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the un-named Natural middle-distance races, and were rules, the 27-year-old South geting an 800-1,500 double Father of the minor child, Respondent that a petition LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION has been filed before the High Court of American Sa- denounced as racist by South African would likely defend her at every major championship moa, Family, Drug and Alcohol Division, by Petitioners Africa’s ruling political party. 800 world title in Doha, Qatar, right through to the Tokyo 2020 TO SUBSTITUTE OMAR to have Guardianships in a female child born on Au- gust 28, 2017, at the LBJ Tropical medical Center in The IAAF said on Thursday next year. She also took bronze Olympics. SHALHOUT FOR ELI SEUMALO Faga’alu, American Samoa. A hearing well be held after two (2) months and (10) days from the date of that from Nov. 1 it will limit in the 1,500 at the 2017 worlds “We need to run four cham- AS PETITIONER FOR LETTERS the first publication of this Notice, in which the Court entry for all international events in London. pionships in doubles and then may enter an order that your child may be placed un- OF ADMINISTRATION der the guardianship of the Petitioners. If you have from 400 meters through the In 2011, the IAAF enacted decide if we still have speed for any objection, or wish to claim or assert your parental (PUBLICATION FORM) rights, you must appear within two (2) months and ten mile to women with testos- a rule to force athletes with the 800,” she said. “If we do, we (10) days from the date of the first publication of this TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Notice and file an objection or a claim with the Court. terone levels below a specified hyperandrogenism to artificially continue with 800. If not, we go MO: TAMA O LE TEINEITTIITI SA FANAU I LE LBJ level. lower their testosterone levels further. We have 5,000 and 10k PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition for letters of ad- MEDICAL CENTER, FAAGALU, AMERICAN SAMOA Women with elevated testos- to be eligible to compete. Two — I believe I can still do better ministration has been filed in the High Court of American O LE FA’AALIGA E TU’UINA ATU ia te oe, mo se atalii, ua ta’ua i luga, ua iai le talosaga ua failaina i terone must reduce their level years earlier, Semenya clocked in future. Samoa, Territory of American Samoa by Eli Seumalo for le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa ina ia the Estate of Ukulele Seumalo (Deceased) who died on tu’uina atu ai se tama’ita’i na fanau i le aso o Aokuso for “six months (e.g., by use a 1-minute, 55-second time “I feel I can fit into distance October 17, 2016. A hearing on the petition will be held 28, 2017, i le LBJ Tropical Medical Center, i Faga’alu, Amerika Samoa. O lea iloiloga e faia pe a tuana’i e of hormonal contraceptives)” to win her first world title as a running. For me, this is more on May 30, 2018 at 9am before the Trial Division of the lua (2) masina ma aso e sefulu (10) mai le aso o le before being eligible to run, and teenager in Berlin. While the than a game.” High Court of American Samoa at the Courthouse in ulua’i fa’asalalauga o lenei fa’aaliga, ma e ono tu’uina atu ai se poloa’iga a le Fa’amasinoga e fa’ailoa ai ua maintain that lowered level. previous rules were enforced, The ANC statement on Fagatogo, American Samoa. All interested parties may tu’uina atu lenei teineititi a tausia lea e i la’ua ua faia appear before the Court on said date to respond to this lenei talosaga. jAfai e te tete’e, pe e te finagalo e The African National Con- her season-best times were Thursday was accompanied by fa’amaonia ou aia fa’a-matua, ia e failaina se talosaga gress party said it supports around 1:59 or slower. a photograph of Semenya being petition. tete’e i le Fa’amasinoga i totonu o le lua (2) masina ma aso e sefulu (10) mai le ulua’i fa’asalalauga o lenei Semenya in “yet another The previous rules were embraced by Winnie Madiki- Dated: April 12, 2018 fa’aaliga. DATE/ASO: March 29, 2018 attempt ... to exclude and dis- challenged at CAS by sprinter zela-Mandela, the anti-apart- CLERK OF COURTS criminate against her.” Dutee Chand of India and heid icon who died this month CLERK OF COURTS “We call on government to overturned before the 2016 at age 81. Published: 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/18 Published: 04/27 & 05/28/18 challenge this grossly unfair, Olympics. In Rio de Janeiro, The South African Olympic unjust and blatant racist attempt Semenya retained her Olympic body’s president said it was Trump threatens coun- by the IAAF to the Court of title, running 1:55.28. “disappointed by the IAAF Arbitration for Sport and have On her account on ruling, and especially given that these regulations set aside,” the Wednesday, Semenya did not Caster’s name is again being tries who don’t back US ANC said in a statement. comment but posted an image of dragged through the publicity The new rules could yet the statement: “How beautiful it mill.” be challenged, including by is to stay silent when someone “We are concerned that the World Cup bid Semenya, at sport’s highest court expects you to be enraged.” decisions have been approved in Lausanne, Switzerland. CAS Semenya hinted at a poten- without taking into account already has ruled once against tial shift to the longer distance all factors,” Gideon Sam said, WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump tweeted Wednesday: the IAAF in trying to impose events later in her career after adding that athletes’ “dignity U.S. President Donald Trump “The U.S. has put together a rules on hyperandrogenism. clinching an 800-1,500-meter and human rights are at the top is threatening to withhold sup- STRONG bid w/ Canada & IAAF president Sebastian double at the Commonwealth of the agenda.” port from nations who don’t Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Coe said it had “a responsibility Games in Australia earlier this Still, the IAAF said on back the joint bid by the United It would be a shame if countries to ensure a level playing field month. Thursday there was “broad States, Canada and Mexico to that we always support were to for athletes ... where success is After winning the 800 in a medical and scientific con- host the 2026 World Cup. lobby against the U.S. bid. Why determined by talent, dedication meet-record 1 minute, 56.68 sensus, supported by peer- Morocco also has bid to host should we be supporting these and hard work rather than other seconds, Semenya was asked reviewed data and evidence” to soccer’s showcase. countries when they don’t sup- contributing factors.” about her plans to challenge the back its position. The FIFA Congress meets port us (including at the United “Our evidence and data world record of 1:53.28 set by “There is a performance June 13 in Moscow to select Nations)?” show that testosterone, either Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983. advantage in female athletes the 2026 host, and a majority Trump met this week with naturally produced or artificially “I’m still young — just with DSD (Differences of of the 207 voting FIFA mem- France President Emmanuel inserted into the body, provides turned 27. Still want to have (Continued on page B7) bers is needed. They also may Macron. French Football Fed- pick neither bid, which would eration president Noel Le Graet lead to the host process being told L’Equipe this month the reopened. FFF will vote for Morocco.t

In this April 26, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks at White House in Washington, ursday, April 26, 2018. Martin and Jane Raskin, added last week to President Donald Trump’s legal team is described by those who know them as experienced, skilled and humble, a striking counterpoint to some of the other attorneys who have represented him over the last year. e FILE - In this ursday, Aug. 9, 2012 le photo, South Africa’s Caster Semenya leads in the wom- Raskin’s are joining the legal team at a critical phase in special en’s 800-meter semi nal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation as Trump weighs whether London. From Nov. 1, 2018 the IAAF will limit entry for all international events from 400 meters to sit for an interview with prosecutors. through the mile to women with testosterone levels below a speci ed level. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa De Olza, File) samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B5

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Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann scores the rst goal of their team during the Europa League semi- nal rst leg soccer match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at in London,  ursday, April 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) 10-man Atletico and Arsenal end 1-1 in Europa semifi nal LONDON (AP) — Antoine Griezmann With just eight minutes of regular time scored late for 10-man Atletico Madrid to draw at remaining, Griezmann pounced on a long punt Arsenal 1-1 in the fi rst leg of their Europa League forward that was badly mishandled by Koscielny. semifi nal on Thursday. Instead of just booting the ball into the stands, Griezmann’s 82nd-minute equalizer following the Arsenal defender tried to fl ick it back over some clumsy defending from Laurent Koscielny his head. Through on goal, Griezmann went past was against the run of play but was reward for the goalkeeper David Ospina to fl ick the ball in past team’s stout defending in the aftermath of Sime defender Shkodran Mustafi , who slipped. Vrsaljko’s early sending off. With the away goal, went close to regaining the Atletico has to be considered the favorite to prog- lead for Arsenal in the 87th with a header that ress to the fi nal on May 16 in the French city of required a fi nger-tip save from Atletico goal- Lyon. keeper Jan Oblak. The second leg is in the Spanish capital next Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said con- Thursday. The winner looks like it will play Mar- ceding late on when his team was in control was seille, which beat Salzburg 2-0 in their fi rst leg a disappointment, especially as the task in hand with goals from Florian Thauvin and Clinton after taking the lead was to make sure his team N’Jie. was not caught out by a long ball. Atletico coach Diego Simeone, who was sent “We can only look at ourselves,” he said. to the stands in the 13th for remonstrating with Wenger, who announced last week he was French referee Clement Turpin, was fulsome in standing down as Arsenal coach at the end of the his praise of his team’s defensive performance. season after nearly 22 years at the helm, said his “These players are basically heroes,” he said. team knows what it has to do next week. “They stood fi rm for 80-something minutes in a “We have nothing to lose,” he said. really tremendous way.” The Europa League is Arsenal’s last chance Simeone’s game plan had to be revised as soon of a trophy. Winning European football’s second- as the 10th minute when Vrsaljko, who had been tier competition would also give Arsenal a route booked for an early challenge on Jack Wilshere, back into the Champions League. picked up a second yellow for a late tackle on Champions League football next season is . guaranteed for Atletico, which trails Barcelona in From that moment on, Arsenal dominated, but La Liga. it wasn’t able to translate that dominance into a For his part, Simeone said the away goal goal until the 61st. Following some neat interplay doesn’t count for much, and each side had an in and around the Atletico penalty area, Wilshere equal chance of progressing. looped a cross to the far post which was steered “I’ve got goosebumps just thinking about the in by a leaping Lacazette. next match,” he said. Page B6 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Tennessee Tech, Michigan have college ’s top streaks The longest winning streak the conference should move ketball and hockey — the type in Division I baseball right now its baseball schedule to the of success the school is known belongs to a team from the Ohio summer and perhaps give up on for in so many sports. Valley Conference that has only competing for NCAA titles in “A lot of this started four NCAA Tournament victo- that sport. because we felt like we weren’t ries in program history. Instead, the league has upholding really what Michigan The second-longest streak steadily improved. and the block ‘M’ is all about,” belongs to a Big Ten school In 2013, Indiana became the Bakich said. “The inspiration with one of the most identifiable first Big Ten member to play in that it draws just from watching brands in the country — but the College World Series since basketball and hockey and all which has its own challenges Barry Larkin and Michigan these other sports have tremen- to overcome on the baseball made it in 1984. Last year, the dous success.” diamond. conference put five teams in the Michigan (24-11) hasn’t lost Tennessee Tech and Mich- NCAAs for the second time in since that game against Law- igan don’t have much in three seasons. rence Tech. The schedule has common when it comes to col- “Midwest kids are recog- been more favorable. The Wol- lege sports, but at the moment, nizing that they don’t have to go verines have played 16 of their they can certainly relate. The south to get the baseball expe- 20 games at home during this Golden Eagles have slugged rience they want,” said Bakich, streak. As of Thursday, Mich- their way to 26 straight wins. whose team begins a three-game igan was just 50th in the RPI. The Wolverines have won 20 in series at Iowa on Friday night. But even if you include a row, outpitching opponents in “Kids outside of the Big Ten that rough first month of the the cool northern air. are recognizing that they can season, the Wolverines still Indiana Pacers’ Victor Oladipo, right, drives against Cleve- Both teams still have a way come to the Midwest and come have the second-best team land Cavaliers’ Je Green in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA to go to match the Division I to these Big Ten schools and get ERA in the Big Ten. Henry is basketball rst-round playo series, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, record of 34 straight wins, set a great education and play base- 7-0 and second in the league in in Cleveland. e Cavaliers won 98-95. by Texas in 1977 and Florida ball at the highest level.” strikeouts. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Atlantic in 1999. It’s a record For all its resources, a school While Michigan has relied Tennessee Tech coach Matt like Michigan still can’t control on pitching, Tennessee Tech has Bragga knows well because his the local weather, which is an the nation’s most potent lineup. teenage son reminds him. issue for an outdoor sport that Tennessee Tech averages Close-knit Pacers’ “Our son, Luke, told me starts in February. This year, the 11.4 runs per game and leads the about three weeks ago (that Wolverines played their first 14 nation in batting average (.357), it’s) 34, you’ve got to get to, games in Florida, California and on-base percentage (.454) and bond gets tested with “Bragga said. “But honestly Tennessee. slugging percentage (.641). outside of our son Luke, who’s “When you’re on the road, Nobody else in the country has 13, I haven’t thought about it at you spend a lot of time — 24 a slugging percentage higher season on the line all.” hours a day — with the same than .525. As of Thursday, Tennessee guys,” left-hander Tommy “We’re certainly not unath- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) from forcing the three-time Tech (35-5) had hit 33 more Henry said. “So it definitely letic,” Bragga said. — The Indiana Pacers have defending Eastern Conference homers and had scored 80 more builds team unity from that “I think a lot of people look been winning together, losing champs into a decisive seventh runs than any other team in the regard. And I also say that we’re at it and say, ‘Well, they prob- together and fighting together game. country. Michigan has bounced lucky enough to be at the Uni- ably have a bunch of trotters’ all season. Cleveland has learned one back from a 4-11 start to move versity of Michigan and have if they’ve never seen us before Now they need to demon- lesson the hard way: atop the Big Ten, a league that’s an athletic department that sup- and they look at (the fact we’ve strate their resilience once more The fifth-seeded Pacers made strides the last few years. ports us traveling all around the hit) 90-some home runs. We’re as they try to save their season won’t go away. When Erik Bakich took over country.” not. We’re a very athletic team, by rebounding from an emo- They won 12 times after as Michigan’s coach in 2012, When Michigan finally but we love bat speed. We love tional loss to LeBron James and facing double-digit deficits and the Big Ten was struggling to played its first home game guys who can elevate the Cleveland Cavaliers. eight times after trailing by stay relevant in college base- March 14, it lost to Lawrence into the air and drive baseballs “Nobody thought we’d be in 15 or more during the regular ball. A year earlier, the league Tech, an NAIA school. Not — maybe drive is a better word this situation,” Victor Oladipo season. put only one team in the NCAA long after that, Michigan would — drive baseballs out of the said, referring to the playoffs. So perhaps it should come Tournament. There was talk that make the Final Four in both bas- yard. “It’s important for us to stick as no surprise Indiana has together now because we’ve erased double-digit deficits in seen where it can go, where it four straight game and wound can take us and it’s great.” up taking the lead or having a The immediate problem is chance to win late in all four in recent history doesn’t bode well this series. for the underdog Pacers, who “That team does not quit,” trail 3-2 with Game 5 set for James said, moments after his Friday in Indianapolis. buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave Cleveland swept Indiana in Cleveland a 98-95 win to sal- the first round last year, winning vage a win Wednesday after four games by a record low 16 Pacers wiped out a 12-point total points. James has won 10 second half to deficit to tie the straight close-out games and has score in the final minute. never lost a first-round series. Playing hard until the final Indiana, meanwhile, is trying to buzzer has become the norm for reach the conference semifinals these Pacers. for the first time since 2014. And they’re savoring every But the Pacers don’t care precious second, too. about stats, projections or con- Nate McMillan recently ventional wisdom — as they’ve called this one of the most proven repeatedly this season. enjoyable seasons he’s had Following last summer’s as a head coach because he Paul George trade, Indiana knows what he’ll get every seemed bound for the draft day — energy from Oladipo lottery. and Lance Stephenson, steadi- Instead, general man- ness from Darren Collison and ager Kevin Pritchard cobbled Corey Joseph, leadership from together a rare combination of Thaddeus Young and Bojan proven, often overlooked vet- Bogdanovic and an eagerness erans, emerging stars, good to develop from Myles Turner shooters and willing defenders. and other young players. In this photo taken April 20, 2018, Michigan’s Tommy Henry (47) pitches against Penn State It turned out to be a perfect With each player embracing baseball at Ray Fisher Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. Michigan has the second-best team ERA fit. Indiana won 48 games, six their role, the Pacers have in the Big Ten. Henry is 7-0 and second in the league in strikeouts. more than it did with George formed a cohesive bond. (Jack Zellweger/ e Ann Arbor News via AP) last season, and is a win away samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B7 Lydia Ko tied for Devils owner Josh Harris early lead at chilly having a very good year in

Lake Merced NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Josh tions that were not set up as well to add more talent to improve, DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) — Tour wins, the last in July 2016. Harris is finally having some as we would have liked. having their existing players Lydia Ko was back on top at Korda, playing alongside fun being an owner of sports “So this is more validation get better and to continue to Lake Merced. Kim a group ahead of Ko, also franchises in three cities, three of what we thought. It’s much develop their young players in Ko shot a 4-under 68 on a eagled the fifth and had four leagues and two continents. more fun to be going to games the minor leagues. He said he chilly Thursday morning at the birdies and a bogey. Korda won It’s been a long wait for and matches now than to be would gladly spend to get the LPGA MEDIHEAL Champi- in Thailand in February in her Harris, who has led investment planning for the draft lottery.” right elite player. onship for a share of the lead return from reconstructive jaw groups that bought the Phila- Harris has seen the Devils “As this young team comes halfway through the first round. surgery. delphia 76ers of the NBA in transform from an older team together, this is a little analo- Jessica Korda, Caroline Hed- Hedwall and Kim each had 2011, the New Jersey Devils of to a younger team that skates gous to Philly on the basketball wall and In-Kyung Kim joined five birdies and a bogey. the NHL in 2013 and a share of as well as any franchise in the side, where you start to see what Ko atop the leaderboard in the Sei Young Kim, Charley Crystal Palace of the . Hiring former Pitts- you have and what you need,” LPGA Tour’s return to Lake Hull and Celine Herbin shot 69. League in England in 2015. burgh Penguins executive Ray Harris said. Merced after a year away. Michelle Wie had a 74, and After years of losing, the Shero to be his general manager “When you are building that, The Swinging Skirts LPGA ANA Inspiration winner Per- Sixers and Devils finally has played a major part in the it’s a little hard to figure what winner at the course in 2014 nilla Lindberg shot 79. returned to the playoffs for the makeover along with following you need. When you go into the and 2015, Ko eagled the par-5 Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson, first time since the 2011-12 a plan that built the organiza- free agency market, you need to fifth and had four birdies and Shanshan Feng, Brooke Hen- season. tion around scouting, analytics, know what you need because a bogey. The 21-year-old from derson and Stacy Lewis played “You see the bags under my sports science and acquiring typically in the free agent New Zealand has 14 LPGA in the afternoon. eyes,” said Harris, who has been players who fit into a set culture market it is very competitive. doing a lot of traveling since the that stresses a fast, attacking You get 80 cents of value for a postseason started. style and teamwork. dollar because it a competitive Devils owner Josh Harris having The 76ers, winners of 10 After a horrible 2016-17 market, so you need to know games just two seasons ago, season in which they finished what you need.” a very good year in sports beat the in five last in the Eastern Conference, Money is something Harris games in the opening round of the Devils rode the play of for- understands. He is an equity NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Josh eyes,” said Harris, who has been the NBA playoffs. ward Taylor Hall and No. 1 investor who co-founded Harris is finally having some doing a lot of traveling since the The Devils lost to the Tampa overall draft pick Nico Hischier , fun being an owner of sports postseason started. Bay Lightning in five games in to a 27-point improvement and one of the world’s largest alter- franchises in three cities, three The 76ers, winners of 10 the opening round of the Stanley a playoff berth. native investment firms. leagues and two continents. games just two seasons ago, Cup playoffs. They just ran into a better His group spent $280 million It’s been a long wait for beat the Miami Heat in five Even overseas, Harris has and more playoff-ready team in to buy the 76ers from Comcast Harris, who has led investment games in the opening round of seen a turnaround. After going the postseason. Spectacor in 2011. groups that bought the Phila- the NBA playoffs. seven straight league games “We have said all along Philadelphia was the hottest delphia 76ers of the NBA in The Devils lost to the Tampa without scoring to begin the we are not going to rest until team in the NBA postseason, 2011, the New Jersey Devils of Bay Lightning in five games season, London-based Crystal we win a Stanley Cup,” said winning its final 16 games to the NHL in 2013 and a share of in the opening round of the Palace is close avoiding Harris, who along with partner finish 52-30 behind the play Crystal Palace of the Premier Stanley Cup playoffs. relegation. David Blitzer, led a group that of Joel Embiid and rookie Ben League in England in 2015. Even overseas, Harris has “I think that what it is is vali- paid $320 million for a majority Simmons. After years of losing, the seen a turnaround. After going dation,” Harris said during an share of the Devils, which After its winless start, Sixers and Devils finally seven straight league games interview late Wednesday at the included the rights to operate Crystal Palace has an 8-11-9 returned to the playoffs for the without scoring to begin the Devils’ headquarters at the Pru- Prudential Center arena. “It’s record (wins, ties and losses) for first time since the 2011-12 season, London-based Crystal dential Center. not easy to do that. Everyone 35 points. It is in 14th place in season. Palace is close avoiding “All these teams we started says it, but we are serious about the 20-team league, with three “You see the bags under my relegation. with a long-range plan and a it. This is a stepping stone, but a regular season games left. real strategy about what we good stepping stone.” Harris and Blitzer each own wanted to accomplish. We knew Blitzer is a partner in all 18 percent of the soccer club Going to a Los Angeles it would take several years to three franchises. along with club chairman Steve get there. We inherited situa- Harris said the Devils need Parish. Dodgers game? Take the gondola LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles baseball fans who want to avoid nightmarish traffic to and from Dodger Stadium could be able to take a gondola to games as soon as 2022 in a plan enthusiastically endorsed by the mayor on Thursday. The estimated $125 million aerial tramway would connect fans between the stadium about a mile (1.6 kilometers) away to Union Station, the heart of Los Angeles’ rail system. Backers of the privately funded project estimate that each ride would take about five minutes and that the system could move at least 5,000 people an hour in each direction. “We’re off to the races,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said shortly after is undated rendering shows a proposed gondola line that would carry passengers from Union announcing the proposal at a meeting of the Metropolitan Trans- Station in Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles baseball fans would avoid freeway trac and portation Authority, which will have to sign off on the project. be whisked by air to Dodger Stadium via gondola, if a plan backed by the mayor moves forward. He said he lived within walking distance of Dodgers Stadium Supporters of the privately-funded project say the aerial trip from downtown’s Union Station would for years and frequently saw firsthand what game days are like. take about ve minutes. “It’s a lot of cars, it’s a lot of pollution, it’s a lot of traffic,” he said. “We have for so long wanted to get people using public transportation up to Dodger Stadium. We finally have a way to do it.” ➧ He said the project doesn’t have a lot of hurdles to clear, saying IAAF rules… it’s relatively inexpensive, it won’t cost taxpayers any money, it’s Continued from page B4 better for the environment and gondolas are safe and quiet. Sexual Development) over the track distances tive pill taken by millions of women around the Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies, a company founded by covered by this rule,” Dr. Stephane Bermon, who world,” Bermon said. “No athlete will be forced former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt’s son, would pay a por- works in the IAAF medical and science depart- to undergo surgery.” tion of the project. The firm would seek private financing for the ment, said in the statement. Testosterone is a naturally produced steroid remainder. Research over a decade showed 7.1 in every that helps maintain muscle mass, and production In a statement, the Dodgers called the gondola “an important 1,000 elite track and field athletes had elevated of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. For male ath- and innovative project” that would improve the fan experience. testosterone levels — a ratio 140 times greater letes, anti-doping rules require further study for Garcetti said the system could be running by opening day in than the general female population. potential abuse if the ratio of testosterone to epit- 2022. City leaders also are looking at the feasibility of a gondola “The treatment to reduce testosterone levels is estosterone in a urine sample is above a specified to the famed Hollywood sign. a hormone supplement similar to the contracep- level. Page B8 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Fury back in boxing to ‘inspire others,’ MANCHESTER, England That he hasn’t fought since (AP) — Overweight, unhappy that life-changing night in Dues- and in semi-retirement amid seldorf 2 1/2 year ago is a blow a doping ban, Tyson Fury was not just for Fury and his bank walking his dog beside a canal balance — he has estimated near his home when he thought he has lost at least 20 million about what fellow heavyweight pounds ($28 million) during his boxer Deontay Wilder was long period of inactivity — but saying about him. also for boxing. “He said, ‘Tyson Fury, Wilder and Anthony Joshua he’s done,’” Fury recalled. “I have emerged as the headline thought, ‘You know what, I’m a fi ghters in the most glamorous fat pig. Look at the state of me.’ division in boxing, but Fury I felt like jumping in the water adds something else: Humor, and drowning. mischief and no shortage of “Then I thought, ‘I’m going controversy. to turn this around and knock His fi rst fi ght back is on C M him out.’” June 9 in Manchester, his home Y K So began the comeback of city, against an as-yet-unnamed a fi ghter who shook the boxing opponent. world in November 2015 by Having ballooned to a ending Wladimir Klitschko’s weight of 25 stones (350 FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015 le photo, Britain’s new world champion Tyson Fury, celebrates with near decade-long reign of the pounds; 160 kilograms) only a the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts a er winning the world heavyweight title ght against Ukraine’s heavyweight division, then year ago, Fury turned up at the Wladimir Klitschko in Duesseldorf, western Germany. Tyson Fury is back in heavyweight boxing virtually disappeared from Lowry Hotel in Manchester on a er nearly 2 1/2 years away. He credits some straight talk from fellow heavyweight boxer Deontay the sport entirely after getting Thursday looking in good shape Wilder for getting him to return to the ring. Fury’s comeback ght is in Manchester, England, on June caught up in drink, drugs and and, most importantly for him, 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) various addictions. happy. “Tanned, sexy, baby-oiled up,” blurted out a smiling Fury, as brash as ever. He turned his phone to the reporters, cameramen and others attending the media briefi ng, and said: “You’re all live on Instagram. Say yo!” Every now and then, the 29-year-old Fury got serious. “In November 2015, I became the best heavyweight fi ghter in my era at the time,” Fury said of winning the WBA, IBF and WBO belts off Klitschko. “That was the end of it for me. It took over 2 1/2 years to get that fi re back. I didn’t think it was coming. “I thought, ‘What is going on?’ Every time I went to the pub and had 10 pints, I thought ‘Yeah, I want to fi ght tonight.’ But in hindsight, I needed to get out of that environment, get away from all that, get my head back and get focused.” What really kick-started Fury’s return was his decision in December to accept a back- dated two-year doping ban for elevated levels of nandrolone in urine samples. That was separate to the sus- pension he received from the British Boxing Board of Con- trol in 2016 for drug and med- C M ical issues. Y K Out went his long-trainer, Peter Fury (who is also his uncle) because Tyson thought their boxing relationship was getting “stale.” And out came the old showman in Fury, who told anyone who would listen that he could beat Joshua and Wilder with ease. There were more of those boasts on Thursday. “I can tie one hand behind my back and beat Wilder,” Fury said. “They can pick which one they want; left hand, right hand.” First of all, he needs “two or three fi ghts under his belt ... to get that ring-rust out of his system,” said Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren. samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B9 Wizards’ Lawson among late pickups helping NBA playoff teams WASHINGTON (AP) — There have been other such Less than three weeks ago, Ty easy fi ts. Lawson was playing profes- For all the talk about the sional basketball in China. ’ “process” Nowadays, he’s one of the that landed cornerstone stars fi rst subs off the bench for the Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, in their for example, they moved into Eastern Conference fi rst-round the East semifi nals with notable series against the Toronto contributions against the Miami Raptors. Heat from two more impromptu Lawson is hardly the only arrivals, 3-point specialist player who went from not Marco Belinelli and forward having a spot on an NBA Ersan Ilyasova. roster to getting some run, and The team signed both in maybe even fi lling a key role, February after they were sent C M during these playoffs. As much packing by worst-in-the-East Y K as teams develop plans for Atlanta. acquiring talent via the draft, Belinelli is averaging 16.6 free agency or trades, some- points in the playoffs, while times a late pickup can become Ilyasova is putting up 10.8 a piece that completes the points and 9.2 rebounds, FILE - In this April 22, 2018, le photo, Washington Wizards guard Ty Lawson (4) looks on puzzle. including three of his fi ve career during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball rst-round playo series against the Toronto “It’s not ideal,” Wizards 10-rebound games. Raptors, in Washington. Less than three weeks ago, Lawson was playing professional basketball in coach Scott Brooks said about When the 76ers picked up China. Nowadays, he’s been one of the rst subs o the bench for the Washington Wizards in their adding someone on short notice. Ilyasova, they waived Trevor Eastern Conference rst-round playo series against the No. 1 seed “It (requires) a lot of work that Booker, who then went to the (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) has to be done in trying to Indiana Pacers. fi gure it out and try to incor- porate him and integrate him into our offense and defensive schemes.” With Lawson, though, Brooks added, “It probably is not as much of a disadvan- tage because he’s been in the league, understands the NBA and understands the schemes. A lot of the schemes are the same. It’s just different names and a lot of the plays are the same but different names. He picks up things pretty quick. His IQ level is extremely high.” The series, which the Rap- tors lead 3-2 heading into on Friday, has been Lawson’s fi rst NBA action in about a year. He was with the last season and spent time with three other clubs before that; Lawson was always a success on the court, although a couple of arrests in 2015 on drunken driving charges drew unwanted attention. His sudden return to the league’s hardwoods came in Game 2 against Toronto, when Brooks turned to his 30-year- old backup and told him to replace All-Star John Wall. “It was a little bit of a shock. ... I was like, ‘Who?’” Lawson C M said. “Once I got my feet wet, Y K hit my fi rst shot, I felt like I was back at home.” Sure looks that way. The guard, a 2009 fi rst- round draft pick, is averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 19 minutes per game, and he’s made a total of only three turnovers for the Wizards. “That’s a smaller version of John Wall. He’s so quick. ... Push the pace. Get out in tran- sition,” Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. said. “Someone you can’t sleep on. He might be small, but he can create a lot of havoc in the paint. A lot of us know Ty, just from playing against him, so it wasn’t nothing to get him acquainted with everybody.” LAST DAY: April 27th at 4pm! Page B10 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018

Marseille’s Dimitri Payet celebrates with team mates aer the Europa League semi nal rst leg soccer match between Olympique Marseille and RB Salzburg at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France, ursday, April 26, 2018. (AP Photo/ ibault Camus) Payet sets up Marseille to beat Salzburg 2-0 in Europa semis MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Dimitri Payet looked but another performance like this will make it hard for not threaten until the 29th, when a fine run and shot back to his best after setting up both goals as Marseille coach Didier Deschamps to freeze him out of Russia. from right back Stefan Lainer forced a smothering save beat Salzburg 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League He was involved in all of Marseille’s best moves at from goalkeeper Yohann Pele. semifinal on Thursday. Stade Velodrome, and even chased back to harry Sal- Hannes Wolf almost leveled in the 53rd, Winger Florian Thauvin headed in Payet’s curling zburg’s players. But he did the most damage with his but Pele expertly tipped over his rasping shot. Pele had free kick deep to the back post in the 15th minute, passing, expertly setting up substitute Clinton N’Jie for a fine game, rushing off his line to keep out a shot from although video replays showed Thauvin headed the Marseille’s second goal in the 63rd. left back Andreas Ulmer, moments after Ulmer’s pass ball onto his outstretched hand before it went in. N’Jie had been on the field only a few minutes, but led to Xaver Schlager hitting the left post with a fine “I did touch it with my hand, it seems,” Thauvin brilliantly took down a pass near the halfway line and half-volley. said on beIN Sports television. “But I’m happy we won flicked it to Payet sprinting down the left. Payet then “You can’t reach the final without effort, sacrifice and that we’re in a good position to qualify.” resisted the temptation to cross quickly, instead waiting and suffering,” Marseille center half Adil Rami said. It was Thauvin’s 22nd goal of an outstanding season for N’Jie to drift into the penalty area before feeding “But we’re still a long way off.” The winner plays which has seen him break back into the France squad him with a perfect pass to fire home from. Arsenal or Atletico Madrid in the final on May 16 in ahead of the World Cup. Salzburg beat Marseille at home and drew away in the French city of Lyon. Arsenal drew with visiting Payet is fighting to keep his France squad place, the group stage this season. But the Austrian side did Atletico 1-1. Budenholzer’s ‘harmonious’ exit starts Hawks’ coach search

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks general manager Travis to move forward.” Tony Ressler, finally decided it was best to find a new Schlenk on Thursday described coach Mike Budenhol- Budenholzer helped to pave his path out of Atlanta coach. The decision came even though ending the zer’s exit as “harmonious” and “as mutual as parting by expressing interest in coaching other teams. relationship with Budenholzer, who had two years can be.” Schlenk said he still believed at the end of the remaining on his contract, ended the team’s chance to Schlenk also said the decision, finalized and season, when the Hawks finished with the worst record receive compensation if he is hired by another team. announced late Wednesday , came after many discus- in the Eastern Conference, that Budenholzer would “Obviously Tony is involved in all the decisions,” sions with Budenholzer and was not based on just one remain the team’s coach. Then Budenholzer received Schlenk said. “We made the decision that was best for factor. permission to interview with the and us instead of waiting and seeing what might happen. “It’s not one thing,” Schlenk said. “It was just the . But certainly we had his blessing.” course of several conversations we just felt like this Budenholzer withdrew his name from consideration Schlenk said he will look for a new coach who can was best for him and his career and the right time for with the Suns and remains a candidate with the Knicks. work with a young, rebuilding team. the Hawks for where we are.” With Budenholzer seeking employment from at “One of the things that’s most important is having a Added Schlenk: “It was kind of we felt the right least two other teams, it was increasingly difficult for coach who’s going to connect with our young players, time for both of us to go separate directions. It wasn’t the Hawks to serve as the coach’s safety net. continue to develop our young players, so that’s negative on either side. It was just time for both of us The Hawks, with the blessing of majority owner (Continued on page B12) samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B11

FILE - In this Sunday Oct. 31, 2010 le photo, the arena ahead of the NFL Football match between the and at in London. e English Football Association received an oer on ursday April 26, 2018, to buy Wembley Stadium, from Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham owner Shahid Khan. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, Pool, File) Jaguars owner Shahid Khan makes offer to buy Wembley Stadium LONDON (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Khan said. “If my ownership interests were to include Southgate, attended the Super Bowl in Minneapolis in Shahid Khan has made an offer to buy Wembley Sta- Wembley Stadium, it would protect the Jaguars’ posi- February. dium from the English Football Association, increasing tion in London at a time when other NFL teams are “I’ve enjoyed a rewarding relationship with The the prospect of an NFL franchise in London. understandably becoming more interested in this great Football Association for years and my more recent Wembley has staged regular-season NFL games city. And the stronger the Jaguars are in London, the exchanges and time spent with (chief executive) since 2007 and the Jaguars started playing at the sta- more stable and promising the Jaguars’ future will be Martin Glenn have served to further strengthen a con- dium in 2013 — the year Khan bought London soccer in Jacksonville.” nection with the FA that made it natural and ultimately club Fulham. Khan said a takeover of Wembley would “have no possible for both parties to consider this transaction,” Khan offered about 600 million pounds ($840 mil- impact on Craven Cottage,” which is his soccer team’s Khan said. lion) for the national soccer stadium, which would current home in the Fulham district of west London by “Should we be fortunate to close on the purchase, continue to host England national team games. The the River Thames. it’s important to stress that the spirit and essence of governing body would retain the rights to hospitality Selling off Wembley would give the FA about 500 Wembley would be unchanged. Wembley is a special packages for games, which are valued at 300 million million pounds to invest in grassroots soccer, which place, beloved in London and known throughout the pounds. could increase the chances of the England team win- world.” Wembley, which first opened in 1923, was rebuilt at ning its first World Cup title since 1966. NFL games will also be played later this year at the a cost of 800 million pounds before reopening in 2007. “For the FA,” Khan said, “it would mean Wembley new north London stadium of Premier League club The Jaguars have a deal through 2020 to play games in Stadium returning to private ownership, permitting the Tottenham, which is under construction. London. FA to direct its full attention to its mandate to develop In tandem with the Tottenham deal, Waller said “The games the Jaguars play at Wembley are essen- talent and serve the game with the vast resources it the Jaguars owning Wembley “would allow for even tial to the financial stability of the Jaguars in Jackson- would realize from the sale.” greater flexibility in scheduling future NFL games in ville, which is one of the smallest markets in the NFL,” An FA delegation, including England coach Gareth London.” Josh Allen apologizes for offensive tweets sent in 2012-13 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former Wyoming Allen sent the tweets in 2012 and 2013 and they con- in January. Wyoming coach Craig Bohl says Allen quarterback Josh Allen has apologized for a series of tained racially insensitive language and offensive state- had “great relationships with his teammates and our offensive tweets he sent while in high school. The ments. Allen told Smith he was parroting rap lyrics and fan base” and Allen “embraced diversity” while at potential No. 1 pick apologized for the now-deleted catchphrases from TV and pop culture, adding he was Wyoming. tweets to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith early Thursday, “young and dumb” at the time. ESPN says the tweets Bohl adds in his statement: “We wish him all the hours before the NFL draft Yahoo! Sports reported were removed from Allen’s account when it was vetted best on his big night.” Page B12 samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Pac-12’s 5 new coaches outside Fenway wrap up spring practices PHOENIX (AP) — The Pac-12 has five new coaches this Park changed over racist past season, so there was extra importance placed on spring football at UCLA, the two Arizona schools and the two Oregon schools. BOSTON (AP) — Boston tioned by the city of Boston has provided to organizations After months of talking about how they would do things differ- officials Thursday approved (and contradicting the honor throughout the city. ently, the new coaches had a chance to implement their systems changing the name of Yawkey the city bestowed upon Tom “We have always acknowl- on the field. Way, the street outside Fenway Yawkey over 40 years ago), edged that it is regrettable that “Normally, when you’ve been in a program for at least a year, Park, because of allegations will unfortunately give lasting the Red Sox were the last Major you can kind of pick up in spring ball and they have a ton of reten- former Red Sox owner Tom credence to that narrative and League baseball team to inte- tion from what you did, whether it was in bowl practice or during Yawkey was a racist who unfairly tarnish his name.” grate,” the statement said. the season,” first-year UCLA coach said. “So where resisted signing black ball- The Red Sox filed a petition The debate over Yawkey we even line up for stretches is even brand new to them. So every players in the 1940s and ’50s. with the commission in Feb- Way was part of the larger day, I’m just hoping they get a little bit better.” The city’s Public Improve- ruary and said that restoring the national debate over markers, Arizona’s Kevin Sumlin, Arizona State’s Herm Edwards, Ore- ment Commission unanimously Jersey Street name is intended memorials and statues that gon’s Mario Cristobal and Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith are all approved a proposal by current to reinforce that are now perceived as racist or in the same situation, trying to get solid footing in new jobs. Red Sox ownership to call the is “inclusive and welcoming to incompatible with modern sen- Edwards may have the biggest learning curve. He hasn’t stretch of road Jersey Street, all.” sibilities. Dozens of monuments coached since being fired by the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs in which it was originally named Principal owner John Henry to the Confederacy have been 2008 and his last college coaching experience came in 1989 at before being changed in 1977 told the Boston Herald last year removed in the past year. San Jose State. to honor Yawkey the year after that “I am still haunted by what The Public Improvement Edwards and the Sun Devils athletic department want to run he died. went on here a long time before Commission noted that other the team in a pro-style model and set up the structure so all he has “The spirit of Boston is being we arrived.” businesses on the street had to do is worry about coaching and recruiting. The approach seemed to be taking hold during spring drills renewed,” said Walter Car- Under Yawkey, who owned unanimously approved of the as Edwards has instilled discipline and threatened to cut players rington, 87, a former member of the club from 1933-76, the Red name change. — but not pull their scholarships — who don’t perform up to his the Massachusetts Commission Sox was the last team in the Democratic Mayor Marty standards. “When you change coaches there is always an adjust- Against Discrimination who major leagues to cross the color Walsh did not say whether he ment period,” he said. “They need to know what I’m about, I need investigated the Red Sox orga- barrier. Pumpsie Green became agreed with the change, but to know what they’re about and I think we’ve grown together nization in 1959. its first black player in 1959, noted that the change alone now.” A few more things to watch from the Pac-12 this fall fol- The vote drew immediate 12 years after Jackie Robinson would not address the problem lowing spring practices: condemnation from the Yawkey played for the Dodgers. of racism. RETURNING QBS Foundations, the charity named Prior to that, the team chose “I know a lot of people are The conference has a strong group of returning quarterbacks for Yawkey and his wife, Jean. not to sign several prominent talking about ‘this is going to despite losing a couple of marquee names. “As we have said throughout black players, including Rob- help us end racism,’?” Walsh Washington’s Jake Browning could have ended his decorated this process, the effort to inson and Willie Mays. said. “This is not the answer to career after his junior season to leave for the NFL. Instead, he expunge ’s name The Yawkey Foundations that.” decided to stick around, giving the Huskies a rare four-year starter. has been based on a false nar- acknowledged that in its state- It was not clear when the Arizona’s Khalil Tate is back after an electrifying run during rative about his life and his his- ment, but said the good Yawkey street signs would be changed. the 2017 season, which he started as the backup to Brandon toric 43-year ownership of the and the foundation have The city renamed a stretch of Dawkins. Up the road in Tempe, Edwards will have the benefit Red Sox,” the organization said. done far outweighs the nega- the road David Ortiz Drive last of having Manny Wilkins back under center for a third straight “The drastic step of renaming tive, including the more than summer in honor of the retired season. the street, now officially sanc- $300 million the foundation Red Sox designated hitter. Cal’s Ross Bowers is back after throwing for more than 3,000 yards and Tyler Huntley should make more big plays for Utah in his second season as the starter. BIG NAMES MISSING The two Southern California schools will have the biggest holes to fill at quarterback. The Bruins’ Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold of the Trojans are gone and should be among the first names called in Thursday’s NFL draft. Sophomore Devon Modster was Rosen’s backup last season, but Matt Lynch, incoming freshman Dorian Thompson- Robinson and Michigan graduate transfer Wilton Speight could make things interesting this fall.

➧ Budenholzer… Continued from page B10 going to be a big part of it,” he consider candidates with expe- said. rience as a head coach or just as Budenholzer was 213-192 an assistant. in the regular season and 17-22 Schlenk said he hopes to in the playoffs in five seasons have the new coach hired before with Atlanta. The Hawks were the NBA draft on June 21, and an Eastern Conference-worst “ideally” before the team con- 24-58 this season, ending the ducts workouts with draft team’s streak of 10 consecutive prospects. playoff appearances. The Hawks have a chance The high point in Budenhol- to obtain the No. 1 overall pick zer’s five years with the Hawks when the NBA draft lottery is came in the 2014-15 season, held on May 15 in Chicago. when the Hawks set a franchise Barring a trade, Atlanta will record with 60 wins. He was have three first-round picks. named NBA coach of the year Schlenk said he would like for after the Hawks’ first appear- the new coach to have input on ance in the Eastern Conference those draft decisions. finals. Schlenk said Budenholzer’s Budenholzer was given more exit won’t change the team’s authority with the title of presi- rebuilding effort . dent of basketball operations, “We’re going to continue to but he gave up that position develop our young players,” he when Schlenk was hired as gen- said. FILE - In this June 22, 2017, le photo, retired designated hitter David Ortiz eral manager in 2017. Schlenk “We’re going to continue is honored with the renaming of a portion of Yawkey Way to David Ortiz Drive outside Fenway said the two maintained a posi- to develop through the draft. Park in Boston. e City of Boston approved a plan ursday, April 26, 2018, to change the name tive relationship. We’re going to continue to look of Yawkey Way to Jersey Street, it’s original name. e street had been named in honor of former Schlenk said he already had to gather assets and maintain Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey, who some have said was racist. At center rear is Boston Mayor Marty a list of potential candidates to our financial flexibility. This Walsh, and at right is Red Sox principal owner John Henry. replace Budenholzer and will doesn’t change our plan at all.” (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) samoa news, Friday, April 27, 2018 Page B13 BUSINESS & SERVICEDirectory Phone: 684-633-5599 • Email [email protected] • Fax 684-633-4864 CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT YARD SALE HELP/JOBS 4 BDRMS. For more info call 731- BIG YARD SALE RAINFOREST 2 EXPERIENCED BARTENDERS 8724. [05/04] FASHION I le maketi I Fagatogo i le needed at ICEBREAKERS Bar & Aso Faraile, Aperila 27, e amata i le Bistro, to join our IB Team. Must have DUPLEX HOUSE with AC, Hot 7:30am. 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I have never been able to keep a guy around very long. They have all given me diff erent reasons, but the main theme is that I’m “too independent and better as a friend.” I’ve kept some of my exes as friends, so there haven’t been hard feelings. I have accepted that I’m going to always be alone. I have come to terms with it and made a fairly decent life for myself. My issue is, everyone keeps insisting there’s someone out there for me. But when I’ve asked them to help set me up on dates or introduce me to a friend, they haven’t been willing, even though they’ve done it for others many times. I “get” that I’m fat and not attractive, so maybe they don’t think I’m worthy of dating their guy friends. But how do I get them to stop pushing me to date, especially when they won’t help? I also hate it when they ask me why I’m not a mom yet when I would be such a good one. Uh, hello! It takes two to make a baby! I have lost friends over this since it’s tough to hang around with people who pity me for being solo and can’t accept me for who I am. What do I do? -- LONELY, BUT OK DEAR LONELY: Tell these friends you know they think they are trying to help when they say these things, but the truth is it makes you feel terrible and to please stop. Next, recognize that the time has come to enlarge your circle of friends. While it’s true there may be a special someone out there for you, the chances are slim to none that he’ll fi nd you hanging out with this group. You are by far not the only overweight individual in this great nation of ours, and many of them are happily coupled up. Nobody has everything. People who focus on their positive qualities and make an ATTENTION! eff ort to develop them are attractive. If you stop dwelling on your perceived fl aws and work to develop the things you have to off er, the results may surprise you. (This goes for both sexes.) DEAR ABBY: I am surprising my husband for his 40th birthday with a guys’ trip. All of his best friends, except one, live out of state, and one lives out of the country. I am delighted that they are willing to fl y in for his birthday. He’s going to be so excited. We are now raising the price My dilemma lies in what to do about the hotel costs. I off ered to pay for a room for them to share for the weekend. However, one member of the group insists on paying for his share of the room. The others haven’t said anything yet. for old Newpaper bundles to If they off er to pay for the room, should I let them? Or should I insist on paying because the trip was my idea? I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to spend so much money since they are all paying their own airfares, which they insisted on. -- SURPRISED IN THE WEST $2 a bundle! DEAR SURPRISED: I’m sure your husband’s friends are pleased that you planned the birthday reunion. 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