Volume 78, No. 117B ©SS 2019 CONTINGENCY EDITION Sunday, September 29, 2019 stripes.com Free to Deployed Areas Afghans vote amid chaos, fear, violence Low turnout at polling centers in ‘disorganized,’ ‘flawed’ election

BY RAHIM FAIEZ AND KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan ccusations of fraud and misconduct, scores of Taliban attacks, threatened to overwhelm the results of Satur- day’s vote for the next president of Afghanistan, denying the winner legitimacy and frustrating efforts to restart peace talks to end 18 years of war. When polls closed Saturday, Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Massoud Andarabi said there had been 68 Taliban attacks across the country, most of them rockets fired from distant out- posts. At least five people were killed, includ- ing one police, and scores more were injured.

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A woman waits to be identified before voting in Afghanistan’s presidential election on Saturday.

PHILLIP WALTER WELLMAN/Stars and Stripes Army reveals initial standards for new fitness test

BY COREY DICKSTEIN service leadership as an age- and gender- demands,” grey for ones with “significant Stars and Stripes A perfect score on neutral assessment of soldiers’ ability to physical demands,” and black for ones with conduct physical activities that they would “heavy physical demands.” WASHINGTON — To ace the new Army the new Army Combat face in combat. The six-event test is slat- Soldiers with jobs in the gold category, Combat Fitness Test, a soldier would need Fitness Test is 600, ed to become the Army’s official physical which includes specialties such as dental, to deadlift 340 pounds, launch a medicine evaluation in October 2020. logistics and public affairs, are required to ball 12.5 meters backwards, complete which was fi rst After conducting testing at more than 60 achieve a minimum score of 60 points in 60 hand-release pushups, finish the new achieved last month battalions in recent months, Army leaders each event to pass. Sixty points are award- sprint-drag-carry event in 1:33 minutes, grouped military occupational specialties, ed for deadlifting 140 pounds, for reaching execute 20 hanging leg tucks and run two by Maj. Timothy Cox or MOS, into three levels with different 4.5 meters on the standing power throw, miles in 13:30 minutes. scoring requirements based on the typi- for completing 10 hand-release pushups, The Army on Friday revealed its initial in an unoffi cial test cal physical demands of those jobs. They for finishing the sprint-drag-carry in three minutes, for executing one leg tuck sets of standards that soldiers must achieve at Fort Bliss, Texas. identified the groups of MOS by colors to pass its new-age fitness test billed by — gold for ones with “moderate physical SEE STANDARDS ON PAGE 6

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A’s, Rays complete baseball’s 10-team postseason field » MLB, Page 25 PAGE 2 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 MILITARY 2 former soldiers charged in Fla. slayings Pair traveled internationally to fight in wars, linked to soldier suspected in bomb plot

BY MEAGAN FLYNN stocked with assault rifles and The FBI says it found the details The Washington Post ‘ so, week six of African jail. just body armor, saying he wanted to of the plot in numerous Facebook contracted cholera. kill his pregnant wife, Vice re- messages he and Lang exchanged The listing said, “For Sale: Lot ’ ported. Lang was dishonorably in the weeks and days leading up of Guns,” and Serafin Lorenzo Alex Zwiefelhofer discharged from the Army and, to the Lorenzo killings. was interested. Facebook post from Kenyan jail after spending time in jail for the On April 4, 2018, the two men The 53-year-old who went by incident, couldn’t get a job, he told met at a Greyhound bus station Danny liked to buy expensive Vice. in Florida and together headed items and resell them for a profit, So, he went back to war. Months to Miami, prosecutors say. Lang they learned the gunmen were join Lang as a fighter in another and the cache of guns he found later, in September 2016, Zwiefel- brought the cache of guns from two ex-Army soldiers bent on extremist unit in Ukraine, where on ARMSLIST.com offered the hofer would go AWOL from the home in Arizona. Once checked joining right-wing paramilitary Lang currently lives, according bargain he was looking for. There Army too, prosecutors say and into the La Quinta Inn, they were four Glocks, a couple of groups involved in armed con- to that complaint. flicts worldwide. The gun listing Lang is now in custody in would encounter Lang upon ar- planned to hit up an Army sur- 9mm pistols and nine high-pow- riving in Ukraine. plus store for body armor, meet ered rifles. The Florida seller, a was true in one respect: They Ukraine, Radio Free Europe re- were leaving the country — to go ported Thursday, citing Lang’s But after a while, Lang and with a yachting company to tour guy named “Jeremy,” wanted just to Venezuela to fight the govern- associates and local fighters. Zwiefelhofer decided they want- some boats that would make ideal $3,000 cash. ment with the resistance, pros- Zwiefelhofer was arrested ear- ed to change course. In June candidates for theft and finally, “Leaving the country soon,” ecutors say. The guns were going lier this month in Wisconsin, and 2017, they headed to South Sudan put up the fake gun listing to set Jeremy’s listing said. “Looking with them. They allegedly just both are now awaiting extradition to fight al-Shabab, a jihadist ter- up the deadly robbery, according to sale [sic] all my guns as I can’t wanted the Lorenzos’ $3,000 to to Florida. rorist organization allied with to the complaint. take them with me.” fund the journey. Zwiefelhofer and Lang were al-Qaeda. They made it to Kenya By the time police discov- Less than 24 hours after in- On Wednesday, federal pros- used to fighting together. with one other former Army sol- ered the Lorenzos’ bodies in the quiring, Lorenzo and his wife, ecutors identified the ex-soldiers They met after joining the same dier — only to be captured by the church parking lot, Zwiefelhofer Deana, 51, were on the road from as Alex Zwiefelhofer, 22, and battalion in the Right Sector, a Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Army and Lang were long gone. Brooksfield, Fl a., late on the night Craig Lang, 29, in an indictment far-right Ukrainian nationalist trying to cross the border without Zwiefelhofer ultimately re- of April 9, 2018, to meet Jeremy charging them with a host of fed- paramilitary group dedicated to papers. Stuck in a Kenyan jail, turned to Wisconsin. But Lang at an address just off Corkscrew eral crimes tied to the double ho- battling Russian separatists on writing from a smuggled “prison hadn’t given up on the plan to Road in Estero, about 190 miles micide in Estero, just south of Fort eastern Ukrainian soil. Itching for pocket phone,” Zwiefelhofer com- go to Venezuela or even back to south. At 10:44 p.m., Lorenzo Myers. The 33-page complaint combat, they were enamored by plained in a July 2017 Facebook Ukraine, prosecutors said. After texted: “I’m at the church.” traces the soldiers’ zigzagging the group’s stated goal of remov- post: “so, week six of African jail. lying low for a while, Lang met up Minutes later, the Lorenzos paramilitary campaigns across ing Ukraine from Russian or Eu- just contracted cholera.” with his ex-Army soldier associ- were dead. the world, starting in Ukraine ropean Union influence. “These He and Lang would ultimately ate, identified as “M.S.M.” in the Police wouldn’t find Lorenzo and, in Lang’s case, finally to Ven- people f------want change,” Lang, get deported back to the United indictment, who agreed to go with and his wife in the church park- ezuela, revealing how some mili- who had completed two tours in States, each arriving at separate him to go south. ing lot until the next morning. tary veterans have been drawn to Iraq and one in Afghanistan, told airports. But more jail awaited Lang and M.S.M. managed to Next to Lorenzo’s body was a bill extremist causes overseas. Vice in a 2016 story about why Zwiefelhofer upon his arrival in fly to Bogota, Colombia. The re- of sale for 15 firearms — and a Lang was also named in a sepa- right-wing Americans were join- Charlotte that August. sistance group Lang allegedly cellphone that would send the rate federal indictment this week ing the Right Sector. The Ukrai- Zwiefelhofer and Lang were wanted to join had a safe house FBI down a wild path stretching as the alleged “mentor” to Army nian government had banned the busy plotting their next overseas in the mountains of olombia, and halfway around the world leading Pfc. Jarrett William Smith, who group from the battlefront. war-zone mission, according to they were planning to cross the to the alleged perpetrators. is accused of providing recipes Lang joined in 2016 after his the complaint. This time, prose- border to fight the Venezuelan Starting with little more than for explosives online and talking life fell apart in the U.S. In 2014, cutors said they planned to hijack government. Lang got on a bus, the online gun listing and the about killing Antifa protesters he went AWOL from Fort Bliss a yacht in Miami and sail south M.S.M. told the FBI, and that was texts to Lorenzo from a Walmart and bombing CNN, the network in El Paso and drove cross-coun- to join the armed conflict against the last time M.S.M. saw him. burner phone, authorities say reported. Smith had hoped to try to North Carolina in a car the Venezuelan government. M.S.M. got cold feet. T O D A Y IN STRIPES

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BY ROSE L. THAYER By the numbers Stars and Stripes AUSTIN, Texas — Dealing drugs, stealing hand grenades and having an unregistered handgun are some of the charges 13 facing the 13 Marines arrested at Camp Pendleton, Calif., in a human smuggling investigation Marines arrested at that began in July, according to Camp Pendleton, Calif., information released Friday by the 1st Marine Division. in conncection with a JOE GROMELSKI/Stars and Stripes Formal charges were an- smuggling investigation that nounced earlier this month Ryan D. McCarthy, the acting Army Secretary, was confirmed to serve in that role on a permanent basis. began in July against the Marines, about two months after their arrests dur- ing a morning formation at the Southern California base. In the Senate confirms McCarthy as US charge sheets of the Marines 20 — of which only two have been identified — are a myriad of il- Blank 5.56 ammunition Army secretary to replace Esper legal activities beyond the human smuggling accusations that initi- rounds that were alleged BY NEIL FOTRE the recent troubles of the Army’s active-duty re- ated the investigation. All of the to have been stolen, along Stars and Stripes cruitment effort. arrested Marines are lance cor- with four smoke grenades “The Army has changed its marketing strategy,” porals serving in two battalions WASHINGTON — Ryan McCarthy, who has McCarthy said at the time. of the 1st Marine Division. and a parachute flare served as the acting Army secretary for two months, McCarthy also said the Army is competing with The charges include a Marine was confirmed Thursday as the service’s top civil- a strong U.S. economy that would deter prospective in 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regi- SOURCE: Associated Press ian by a voice vote of the Senate. civilians from military service. He also explained ment facing a larceny charge for McCarthy, 46, was nominated for the job by Pres- the Army has placed much more emphasis on digi- stealing four smoke grenades, identified as Lance Cpls. Byron ident Donald Trump in June. For more than two tal marketing to reach a broader audience, as well as a parachute flare and 20 blank D. Law and David J. Salazar- years, McCarthy served as the undersecretary of continuing partnerships with civic leaders to mar- 5.56 ammunition rounds some- Quintero, both members of 1st the Army. A former Army Ranger and combat vet- ket Army service in schools and communities. time between May 1 and July 24, Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. eran, he served with the 75th Ranger Regiment in according to the charge sheet. It McCarthy’s confirmation is the latest effort to fill Law and Salazar-Quintero also the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. does not specify from where on face federal charges for human several vacancies of top leaders at the Pentagon. The Senate vote approving McCarthy came two the base the military property smuggling. Both were arrested The Senate on Thursday also confirmed Gen. weeks after his Senate Armed Services Commit- was stolen. That Marine was also by Border Patrol on July 3. tee confirmation hearing. Mark Esper had been the John Hyten to be the vice chairman of the Joint charged with human smuggling The Marines will soon face in- Army secretary before being selected as the defense Chiefs of Staff. However, Barbara Barrett, the nom- and failing to report the crimes of vestigative hearings on the charg- secretary in July. inee for Air Force secretary, remains unconfirmed. fellow Marines. es. The hearings will determine McCarthy will face challenges as the Army’s top Her confirmation will have to wait until a potential Another Marine in the same whether they will move forward civilian leader. Senate vote can be taken when the upper chamber battalion was charged with dis- with court-martial proceedings, A key inquiry raised by Sen. James Inhofe, R- returns in October from a two-week recess. tributing LSD and cocaine be- said Maj. Kendra Motz, a division Okla., chairman of the Armed Services committee, [email protected] tween March and July, as well as spokeswoman. The Marines will to McCarthy during his confirmation hearing was Twitter: @Neil_Fotre human smuggling . be named if the charges lead to a A Marine in 1st Battalion, 1st court-martial, she said. Marine Regiment was charged The criminal activity within the with failure to obey related to two battalions was exposed when wrongfully possessing a Sig U.S. Customs and Border Pro- Soldier at Mar-a-Lago disciplined for lying Sauer P320 9 mm handgun on tection agents arrested Law and base without registration between Salazar-Quintero on July 3 for at- BY JANE MUSGRAVE when federal agents asked him if But, when agents asked him to April 3 and July 10, according to tempting to smuggle three people The Palm Beach (Fla.) Post he had posted the photos, he lied try to use the email address to ac- the charge sheet. The Marine is from Mexico across the U.S. bor- because he was scared. “I will cess the website, it prompted him accused of keeping it in his bar- der. Aside from federal human WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. forever regret my actions,” he to enter the missing numbers of racks room and personal vehicle. smuggling charges in the U.S. — A soldier who was in charge of said. his government-issued cellphone. He also faces an endangerment District Court for the Southern all White House communications The photos didn’t constitute When Ciccarrella’s phone rang, it charge for unlawfully carrying District of California, both Ma- for the U.S. Army at Mar-a-Lago child pornography, said Assis- confirmed agents’ suspicions that a concealed handgun in Campo, rines now face a general article was placed on probation Friday tant U.S. Attorney Gregory Schil- he had posted the photos that at- Calif., on July 10 — the day that charge related to human smug- after admitting he lied to federal ler. But, he said, Ciccarella’s lies tracted lewd online comments. he was arrested by Border Pa- gling from the Marine Corps . agents who were investigating were troubling. Ciccarella later admitted he de- trol for smuggling undocumented During the investigation into him for child pornography. “Here, the lie and the obstruc- leted messages he received that immigrants. He has not been Law and Salazar-Quintero, of- Staff Sgt. Richard Ciccarella tion was to cover up an email ad- were linked to child pornography named by the Marine Corps, and ficials discovered other Marines tearfully apologized to U.S. Dis- dress to cover up a much bigger websites. though he faces a human smug- were also involved in illegal activ- trict Judge Donald Middlebrooks investigation that was going on,” In July, roughly two months gling charge in the military, it is ity. On July 25, 16 additional Ma- for posting photos on a Russian said Schiller, who asked Middle- after his arrest, he pleaded guilty unclear whether he faces similar rines were detained by the Naval website of a young relative clad brooks to send Ciccarella to jail to a charge of making a false federal charges. Criminal Investigative Service only in her underwear while he for as long as six months. statement to a federal agent. Three Marines in 1st Battal- during morning formation, the was heading up the Army’s com- When federal agents confront- Since his arrest, Ciccarella ion, 5th Marine Regiment were 1st Marine Division has said. Five munication detail for President ed Ciccarella at his office in Palm said his marriage has crumbled charged with perjury for their of those were not charged. Donald Trump’s exclusive club Beach, Fla., he lied about an and his career is threatened. He participation in destroying a cell- None of the Marines served in from August 2017 to March 2018. email account he used to post the received numerous commenda- phone or cellphones with the in- support of the military mission “This was the last place I photos with the caption, “Dirty tions during his 15-year career tent of obstructing justice. along the U.S.-Mexico border, ac- thought I would be,” said Cic- comment’s (sic) welcome,” ac- that included two tours in Iraq All names on the charge sheets cording to the division. carella, 34, who is now stationed cording to court records. He said and five years working in the were redacted, including the [email protected] in Virginia. Ciccarella said that the email account wasn’t his. White House. names of two Marines previously Twitter: @Rose_Lori PAGE 4 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 WAR ON TERRORISM Vote: Afghans push past threats, disruptions to cast their ballots

FROM FRONT PAGE A surge in violence in the run-up to the elections, which following the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks to end America’s longest war, had already rattled Afghanistan in re- cent weeks. Yet on Saturday, for those who went to vote it was the process itself that drew the greatest criticism, threatening the country’s fragile battle against chaos. Many Afghans found incomplete voters’ lists, unworkable biometric identification systems aimed at curbing fraud, and in some cases hostile election workers. Ruhollah Nawroz, a representative of the Independent Complaints Commission tasked with monitoring the process, said the problems were countrywide. Whether the problems were the fault of the govern- J.P. LAWRENCE / Stars and Stripes ment or the Independent Election Com- An election worker checks a prospective mission, Nawroz said Afghans will have voter, Mohammed Bashir, 54, using a trouble seeing the vote as free and fair. biometric scanner during Afghanistan’s PHILLIP WALTER WELLMAN/Stars and Stripes Nawroz said he arrived at a polling cen- presidential elections on Saturday. ter in the Taimani neighborhood of Kabul, Ghulam Hazrat, 80, votes in Afghanistan’s presidential election on Saturday, with the help of his son. the capital, at 6 a.m. and “hour by hour I for the people of Afghanistan to show, we was facing problems.” are committed to democracy and self-de- Polls opened at 7 a.m. local time and termination and that is how we want to see closed at 5 p.m. after the Independent Afghanistan ruled and that was the most Election Commission extended polling by important message and I think that was Afghan man as old as the war one hour. delivered.” Preliminary results won’t be out until On Saturday, a polling station at a mosque Oct. 17, with a final vote count on Nov. 7. If in southern Kandahar was attacked injur- casts his vote for the first time no candidate wins 51% of the vote, a second ing 15 people, including a police officer BY PHILLIP WALTER WELLMAN this year. The United Nations recently round will be held between the two leading and several election officials, along with Stars and Stripes candidates. voters. Three were in critical condition, of- said the number of civilians killed in Voter Hajji Faqir Bohman, speaking on ficials said. 18 years of war was “shocking and behalf of disgruntled voters at the Taimani KABUL, Afghanistan — At 18, Mur- unacceptable.” In northern Kunduz, where Taliban taza is as old as the current war in Af- polling center, said polling was so disorga- Mor e t ha n 70,0 0 0 secu r it y for c es wer e have previously threatened the city — ghanistan, which started when the U.S. nized and flawed that even if his candidate even briefly taking control of some areas deployed around the country to ensure wins, “I will never believe that it was a fair launched air strikes targeting the Tal- — insurgents fired mortar rounds into the iban, who were sheltering the perpetra- voters’ safety, news reports said. election.” municipality and attacked Afghan secu- High unemployment, Afghanistan’s The leading contenders are incumbent tors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. rity forces on its outskirts, said Ghulam floundering economy and corruption President Ashraf Ghani and his partner in The war has dragged on to become Rabani Rabani, a council member for the the 5-year-old unity government, Abdul- America’s longest. For Murtaza, who also troubled Murtaza, but he said the province. At least two people were killed. lah Abdullah, who already alleges power like many Afghans goes by only one priority for most first-time voters he In dozens of other places across the coun- abuse by his opponent. Cameras crowded name, the violence knew was to elect a president who might try, Taliban fired rockets and mortars to both men as they cast their vote earlier in and insecurity of bring peace to Afghanistan — some- frighten people away from voting. Kabul, with Ghani telling voters they too war have been the thing they’ve never known. Tens of thousands of police, intelligence had a responsibility to call out instances of backdrop of his “We want a person who will make our officials and Afghan National Army per- fraud. life. country fresh like a flower,” he said. A young woman, Shabnam Rezayee, was sonnel were deployed throughout the coun- On Saturday try to protect the 4,942 election centers. A voter 50 years Murtaza’s senior attacked by an election worker after insist- morning, as many agreed that Afghanistan needs a presi- ing on seeing the voter’s list when she was Authorities said 431 polling stayed closed Afghans in the because it was impossible to guarantee dent who will try to end the bloodshed told her name was not on the list. Rezayee capital, Kabul, that has scarred the country since the said the worker hurled abuses at her, di- their security since they were either in stayed at home, Soviet occupation began in 1979 — just recting her insults at her ethnicity. She areas under Taliban control or where in- perhaps fearful of then punched and scratched her. surgents could threaten nearby villages. a Taliban attack or over two decades before U.S. forces ar- When it ended and the attacker left, At one polling station in Kabul’s well-to- tired of past votes Murtaza rived in the country. Rezayee found her name on the list and do Shahr-e-Now neighborhood, election doing little to improve the lives of or- “If there is peace, Afghanistan would voted. “I am very strong,” she said. workers struggled with biometric ma- dinary Afghans, Murtaza voted for the be wonderful again,” said Mohammad In Kabul, turnout was sporadic and chines as well as finding names on voters’ first time in his life. He wasn’t cowed by Gul, 68, who voted in east Kabul. in the morning hours it was rare to see a lists. threats from the Taliban to attack poll- He recalled hiking freely in the moun- crowded polling center. Afghans who had Ahmad Shah, 32, cast his vote but said ing centers and cut off the ink-daubed tains around Kabul when he was young the election worker forgot to ink his finger patiently lined up before voting centers fingers of those who did cast ballots. and crossing paths with the former king — which is manda tory to prevent multiple were opened, in some locations found that “I was worried about insecurity this once, who was on a hunting trip. voting by the same person. election officials had yet to arrive by open- morning, but since our security forces “What sort of system is this?” he asked, While he said the country was more ing time. promised they would provide a safe en- secure and united then, he also said life Imam Baksh, a security guard, said he frustrated that he had risked his safety to vironment for the election, I decided to has been much better since the U.S.-led wasn’t worried about his safety as he stood vote and expressed fear that fraud will mar the election results. “It’s a mess.” come out and vote,” Murtaza said. coalition drove the Taliban from power waiting to mark his ballot, wondering “We need to participate in this elec- whom he would vote for. Still, Ahmad Khan, 63, urged people to in 2001. vote. tion because it’s a way to bring peace to “At least now I can vote,” Gul said. “All of them have been so disappointing the country,” the young man told Stars for our country,” he said. “It is the only way to show the Taliban “This is an option I now have to try to and Stripes. The government’s push to hold the vote we are not afraid of them,” he said, though take part in something that might make Afghanistan was named the most was in itself controversial. In an interview he too worried at the apparent glitches in the country happy again.” with The Associat ed Press last week, for- the process. dangerous country in the world by mer Afghan President Hamid Karzai, In the capital Kabul, traffic was light, the Institute for Economics and Peace [email protected] who still wields heavy influence, warned with police and the army scattered that the vote could be destabilizing for the throughout the city, stopping cars and country at a time of deep political uncer- looking for anything out of the ordinary. the Taliban to delay the vote. But on Sept. Elections in Afghanistan are notoriously tainty and hinder restarting the peace pro- Larger vehicles were not being allowed 7, President Donald Trump declared a deal flawed and in the last presidential polls in cess with the Taliban. into the capi tal on Saturday, which is nor- that had seemed imminent “dead” after 2014, allegations of widespread corruption But in an interview with The Associated mally a working day but for the elections violent attacks in Kabul killed 12 people, were so massive that the U.S. intervened to Press on Saturday, Afghanistan National was declared a holiday. including two U.S.-led coali tion soldiers, prevent violence. No winner was declared Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib said Campaigning for Saturday’s elections one of whom was American. and the U.S. cobbled together the unity he believed that nothing would be accept- was subdued and went into high gear bare- While many of the presidential candi- government in which Ghani and Abdullah able to the Taliban except a complete re- ly two weeks ahead of the polls as most of dates withdrew from the election, none shared equal power — Ghani as president turn to power. the 18 presidential candidates expected a formally did so, leaving all 18 candidates and Abdullah as chief executive, a newly “The elections were a way for us to show, peace deal between the United States and on the ballot. created position. Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 5 WAR ON TERRORISM Al-Qaida, Taliban linked by jihad, history

BY KATHY GANNON Associated Press ISLAMABAD he Taliban promised Washington during months of negotiations Tthat the United States would never again be attacked from Afghan soil. Such a pledge would have included al-Qaida, which planned the 9/11 attacks from inside Afghanistan. Yet jihad, or holy war, and a shared history continue to bind the two militant groups, and there’s no evidence of a break in relations between the long- time allies. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said the Taliban agreed to cut ties with al-Qaida as part of peace nego- tiations, which President Donald Trump abruptly called off earlier this month. The al-Qaida leadership still vows allegiance to Taliban chief Maulvi Hibatullah Akhunzada, and al-Qaida has been growing stronger in recent years, accord- ing to analysts and experts. The DAVID GUTTENFELDER/AP group has overcome setbacks, from the establishment of a rival Afghan candidate and former war commander Abdul Rasool Sayyaf, far left, campaigns for parliamentary elections outside a mosque in Islamic State affiliate in east- Paghman, Afghanistan, on Sept. 14, 2005. Over the years, al-Qaida has had many friends in Afghanistan, some of whom are in high places ern Afghanistan and from U.S. today, such as Sayyaf, a powerbroker in Kabul. drone strikes that had reduced its numbers. ity because of his involvement according to a United Nations re- The militants even established in covert operations, said Sayyaf port in July. a subsidiary in the region called was the closest al-Qaida ally in Some among the Taliban have al-Qaida in the Indian Subconti- Afghanistan. sought to distance themselves nent, with ties to jihadi groups as Sayyaf even arranged Afghan from al-Qaida, but they have far away as Myanmar. citizenship for more than 800 come up short in explaining al- “Since 2017, the group has Arab al-Qaida fighters after the Qaida’s allegiance to their leader, recovered meaningfully,” said mujahedeen its relationship to the Taliban’s Asfandyar Mir, a fellow at the took power Haqqani network and the ties of Center for International Secu- ‘ While in 1992. key leaders to al-Qaida. rity and Cooperation at Stanford However, the Mir, the Stanford fellow, also University. al-Qaida’s mujahedeen said key Taliban shadow gover- “There is no discernible evi- ability to soon turned nors have had long-standing ties dence of a break or disjuncture their guns on to al-Qaida. The Taliban appoint between al-Qaida and the Tal- conduct a each other, governors who act as political iban,” Mir said in an interview 9/11-style sending the heads in provinces they control. with The Associated Press. “In- attack country into stead, at least parts of the Afghan civil war that Deal enforcement MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING CORP./AP has been Taliban, such as the Haqqani killed thou- Osama bin Laden, right, and top deputy Ayman Al-Zawahri are seen Network, and al-Qaida continue diminished, sands. The Exactly how the Taliban would enforce their guarantee that Af- in an unknown location on April 17, 2002. After the collapse of the to actively collaborate.” corruption Taliban deal this month, it’s not clear if the Taliban gave Washington In the 1980s, the U.S. was this does and killing ghanistan would not be used to harbor terrorists with a global any information on where al-Qaida leaders, including Osama bin among those who encouraged not make it gave rise to Laden’s successor, al-Zawahri, are hiding. hundreds of Arab fighters to trav- the Taliban agenda was never made public, el to Afghanistan to fight along- any less a and U.S. peace envoy Zalmay movement Navy SEALS in 2011. in eastern Paktika province and side the Afghan mujahedeen, or threat. Khalilzad refused to give details. ’ led by mu- On this month’s anniversary of sought “to emphasize its alliance holy warriors, against the for- After the collapse of the Tal- Bill Roggio jahedeen, the Sept. 11 attacks, bin Laden’s mer Soviet Union’s forces there, iban deal earlier this month, with the Taliban,” according to editor of the Long many of successor, al-Zawahri, released the Long War Journal. financed in large part by Saudi whom were it’s not clear if the Taliban gave War Journal a video message appearing re- Additionally, Mir said al-Qai- Arabia. Today, many of these village cler- Washington any information on laxed, though aging. The video da’s media arm regularly pumps mujahedeen make up the Taliban ics who used where al-Qaida leaders, includ- was produced by the group’s as- out propaganda, mostly directed leadership, while others are in a repressive brand of Islam to ing bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahri, are hiding. Sahab Media Foundation, which power in the U.S.-backed Afghan establish their control. They took at Afghan and Pakistani audi- Some say it’s not a mystery. would seem to be operating government. As the war was com- power in 1996 until their ouster in ences. On occasion, it promotes “Pakistan and most certainly unencumbered. ing to a close in 1988, many of the 2001. allied groups such as the al- the Taliban leaders know very “His message serves to remind Arab fighters united to follow the The Taliban, despite 18 years Qaida-linked Ansar Ghazwa-tul wealthy Saudi leader Osama bin well where they are,” said re- us that 18 years after 9/11, al-Qa- Hind, operating in the Indian-ad- of fighting the U.S. and its allies, ida’s senior leadership remains Laden to create the jihadi group tired Pakistani army Gen. Talat ministered part of Kashmir. The now control or hold sway over half alive and well,” said Bill Roggio, al-Qaida, which later sought to Masood. Although this allegation disputed Himalayan region has of Afghanistan and are at their editor of the Long War Journal, confront the U.S. implicates his former employer, been the flashpoint of two previ- strongest since the U.S. invasion. Masood has been retired for some published by Foundation for De- ous wars between nuclear-armed U.S. government reports sug- time and has been consistently fense of Democracies, which Friends in high places neighbors Pakistan and India. gest the number of al-Qaida mili- critical of what he calls “the ex- tracks terrorist groups. “While al-Qaida’s ability to con- Over the years, al-Qaida has tants has also grown in recent traordinarily warped philosophy Roggio said in an interview that had many friends in Afghani- years, while allied groups such as of the Pakistan army” to support al-Zawahiri and his media arm, duct a 9/11-style attack has been stan, some of whom are now in the Pakistani Taliban, who found militants as a counter to Indian as-Sahab, “remain in operation diminished, this does not make high places, such as Abdul Rasool refuge in Afghanistan after an influence in the area. and likely are based in Pakistan it any less a threat,” Roggio said. Sayyaf, a powerbroker in Kabul. onslaught by the Pakistan mili- After years as a fugitive, bin or Afghanistan.” “Al-Qaida possesses an extensive These links were detailed by a tary, are also gaining in strength. Laden, the architect of the 9/11 An al-Qaida video released network across the globe — one retired CIA operative who worked “The largest concentrations of attacks, was tracked to Pakistan’s in May, when the Taliban were far greater than that which exist- closely with the U.S.-backed mu- active foreign terrorist fighters” garrison town of Abbottabad, negotiating anti-terrorism guar- ed prior to 9/11, with its branches jahedeen. The operative, who are in Syria and Afghanistan, and barely 60 miles from the capital, antees with the U.S., claimed an fielding small armies to wage its spoke on condition of anonym- most are aligned with al-Qaida, Islamabad, and was killed by U.S. attack on an Afghan army convoy local insurgencies.” PAGE 6 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 MILITARY Senator told of lingering housing woes at Bragg

BY STEVE DEVANE who represents Cumberland The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer County, was at the meeting. He said he was there as a member of Fort Bragg residents told U.S. the General Assembly, as a law- Sen. Thom Tillis about their con- yer and as a landlord who owns tinued problems with housing on about 900 units in the area. Rich- post during a town hall meeting ardson said the housing problems Friday. at Fort Bragg are a crisis. Tillis said he wanted to know “We have people in this com- about specific issues while he munity who are deathly sick be- worked on finding a broad way cause of mold,” he said. “This is a to handle problems with mili- tary housing. He asked those who serious situation.” Richardson suggested hir- were continuing to have issues to ALONZO CLARK/North Carolina National Guard contact his office. ing medical staff who specialize About 150 people attended the in mold to work at Fort Bragg’s A soldier demonstrates how to throw the medicine ball for the standing power throw event Wednesday meeting, which was held at the Womack Army Medical Center. at Joint Forces Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C . Family Readiness Group Center “It needs to be done,” he said. at Pope Army Airfield. Tillis’ of- Richardson said that if he fice would not allow the question doesn’t take care of his rent- and answer portion of the meet- al units, Fort Bragg officials Standards: Current test deemed outdated ing to be recorded, citing privacy wouldn’t allow soldiers to stay in them. He suggested giving concerns for soldiers and their FROM FRONT PAGE A perfect score is 600, which a modified version of the new test families. Army commanders the power to was first achieved last month by for soldiers with permanent pro- Housing at Fort Bragg has deal with the housing problem on and for running two miles in Maj. Timothy Cox in an unofficial files for physical issues and inju- come under scrutiny this year post. 21 minutes, according to Army test at Fort Bliss in Texas, accord- ries. That test would still include after mold, lead paint and carbon “They care for their troops,” documents. ing to the Army. the deadlift and the sprint-drag- monoxide were found in some For soldiers with jobs in the he said. “If you give them the au- Senior officials have said the carry and a third aerobic event — homes. An Army survey of 43 grey category, which includes thority, I guarantee you, they’ll new test, which will be admin- either the two-mile run, a 15,000 posts that was conducted between fix it.” military policemen, combat med- ics and air crews, among others, istered to recruits before they meter stationary bike ride, a 5,000 April and May found Fort Bragg Two residents told Tillis that complete basic training starting the minimum requirement is a meter row, or a 1,000 meter swim, received the lowest ranking for their children have become sick in the coming months, will help score of 65 points in each event. the service announced in a video. its privatized housing. because of mold in their houses. ensure the Army is prepared for The Army will award 65 points Service officials have not yet Corvias, the company that Another had a house that was major combat operations against for deadlifting 180 pounds, for determined point scales for the manages housing property on flooded. a near-peer competitor such as reaching 6.5 meters on the stand- alternate aerobic events, accord- Fort Bragg, was not invited to “Nothing is getting resolved,” Russia or China. ing power throw, for completing ing to the video. the meeting, according to post that resident said. They have stressed for sev- 20 hand-release pushups, for fin- In fiscal year 2020, which be- officials. The company has said One resident said that when eral years that the current Army ishing the sprint-drag-carry in gins Tuesday, the entire Army it is investing about $100 million maintenance workers came to Physical Fitness Test of pushups, to renovate, rebuild or tear down 2:30 minutes, for executing three will begin training specifically remove carpet, they broke her re- situps and a two-mile run is out- houses at Fort Bragg. leg tucks and for running two for the Army Combat Fitness Test frigerator and dishwasher. dated and ineffectual at assessing Tillis said the housing pro- miles in 19 minutes, the service and taking the new evaluation at “Everything is just chaos a soldier’s ability to perform his vider, the military, Congress and said. least once, the Army said. Active- here,” the resident said. “This specific job. That test has been the administration failed mili- Soldiers in black category jobs duty soldiers will take the test isn’t right.” used since 1980. tary families. He said he wanted — such as infantrymen, artillery- “Physical fitness is fundamen- twice in fiscal year 2020, while Tillis said he wants to put in to deal with the residents’ current men, tankers, Special Forces and tal to sustained Army readiness,” National Guard and Reserve sol- place a “Tenant Bill of Rights” problems, but also wants to find a combat engineers — will be re- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael diers will each take it once. Their for those who live in military long-term fix for the situation. quired to score at least 70 points A. Grinston, the service’s top scores before October 2020 will “We’ve got to make sure to put housing. in each event. The Army will enlisted soldier, said Friday in a not count as their official physical a process in place that will en- Col. Phillip Sounia, the post’s award 70 points for deadlifting statement. “We must have highly evaluation, Army officials said. dure,” he said. garrison commander, said after 200 pounds, for reaching 8 me- trained, disciplined and physical- The Army said, based on feed- Tillis said he has seen some the meeting that Fort Bragg is ters on the standing power throw, ly fit soldiers capable of winning back from those scores, it could improvements in the situation at hiring seven permanent inspec- for completing 30 hand-release on any battlefield. The ACFT, adjust the scoring requirements Fort Bragg. tors and plans to hire 16 tempo- pushups, for finishing the sprint- specifically linked to common for the ACFT before it is officially “We’re trending in the right di- rary workers that it hopes to make drag-carry in 2:10 minutes, for warfighting tasks, will help us as- implemented at the beginning of rection, but we’ve still got a ways permanent. He said the post is executing five leg tucks and for sess and improve the individual fiscal year 2021. to go,” he said. regaining its oversight capability running two miles in 18 minutes, readiness of the force.” [email protected] State Rep. Billy Richardson, for housing. the documents show. The Army also unveiled Friday Twitter: @CDicksteinDC Corporation works with military on possible Alaska return

Associated Press A potential permanent base in Alaska is of troops and supplies from a warship onto sels using the Northern Sea and Trans- under consideration, but no decisions have shore, said Navy Rear Admiral Cedric Polar routes. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Melting sea ice, increased shipping and shifting de- been made, said Navy spokesperson Lt. Pringle. The Navy’s return would also contribute fense priorities are factors in deciding Rochelle Rieger. “That’s exactly what we’d do with a com- to the revival of the small civilian commu- whether the U.S. military re-establishes The Pentagon closed a large naval air bat situation,” Pringle said. “That’s exactly nity on the island, which has a population permanent facilities in Alaska’s Bering base on Adak in the 1990s, but the Navy what we would do in a humanitarian situa- varying between 100 and 300 throughout Sea region, officials said. and Marine Corps recently held large- tion, as well.” the year, said Paul Fuhs, corporation mili- The Native regional Aleut Corporation scale exercises there to test cold-climate Adak is 444 miles from the nearest tary liaison. owns much of the land on Adak Island and capabilities. population hub, Unalaska, and more than “When you’re in a war you don’t get to is promoting a military return to the Aleu- The conditions allowed military person- 1,200 miles from Anchorage. As ice melts pick your weather,” Fuhs said. “They like tian Islands, Alaska Public Media reported nel to practice maneuvers used during in the Arctic, Aleut Corporation envisions it, it’s a challenge. They want to challenge Thursday. missions including moving large numbers a cargo shipping hub on Adak serving ves- their troops.” Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 7 NATION Dems take 1st steps in impeachment inquiry House officials issue subpoenas, schedule depositions, request documents for inquiry

Associated Press of what had transpired” in the WASHINGTON — House conversation. Democrats took their first con- The whistleblower complaint crete steps in the impeachment alleges that Trump used his of- investigation of President Don- fice to “solicit interference from ald Trump, issuing subpoenas a foreign country” to help him- demanding documents from self in next year’s U.S. election. Secretary of State Mike Pom- In the phone call, days after or- peo and scheduling legal deposi- dering a freeze to some military tions for other State Department assistance for Ukraine, Trump officials. prodded new Ukrainian Presi- At the end of a stormy week dent Volodymyr Zelenskiy to dig of revelation and recrimination, for potential- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ly damaging framed the impeachment in- ‘ This is no material on quiry as a somber moment for a cause for Democratic divided nation. rival Joe “This is no cause for any joy,” any joy. ’ Biden and she said on MSNBC. Rep. Nancy volunteered At the White House, a senior Pelosi the assis- administration official con- D-Calif. tance of both his personal firmed Friday a key detail from attorney, the unidentified CIA whistle- Rudy Giuliani, and U.S. Attorney blower who has accused Trump General William Barr. /AP of abusing the power of his of- J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE Pelosi refused to set a deadline fice. Trump, for his part, insisted for the probe but promised to act Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., arrives Friday at the Capitol in Washington as she manages anew that his actions and words “expeditiously.” The House in- the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump . have been “perfect” and the telligence committee could draw whistleblower’s complaint might members back to Washington well be the work of “a partisan next week. operative.” At the White House, it was Ex-White House official: Trump’s The White House acknowl- a senior administration offi- edged that a record of the Trump cial who acknowledged that the phone call that is now at the cen- rough transcript of Trump’s con- phone call memos were restricted ter of the impeachment inquiry versation with Ukraine’s Zelens- had been sealed away in a highly kiy had been moved to a highly BY ZEKE MILLER The White House’s handling of Trump’s calls classified system at the direction classified system maintained by Associated Press with foreign leaders is now at the heart of House of Trump’s National Security the National Security Council . Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. A whistleblower Council lawyers. White House attorneys had WASHINGTON — The White House severely re- alleges the White House tried to cover up Trump’s Separately, Trump adviser been made aware of concerns stricted distribution of memos detailing President July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s new president in Kellyanne Conway told report- about Trump’s comments on the Donald Trump’s calls with foreign leaders, includ- which Trump asked Volodymyr Zelenskiy for help ers that the whistleblower “has call even before the whistleblow- ing Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s investigating Trump’s Democratic rival, Joe Biden, protection under the law,” some- er sent his allegations to the in- Mohammed bin Salman, in an effort to curtail the as well as other calls. thing Trump himself had ap- telligence community’s inspector kind of leaks about such private conversations that The former White House official confirmed there peared to question earlier in the general. Those allegations, made had embarrassed him early in his tenure, a former was an effort to limit access to Trump’s calls but of- day. He suggested then that his in mid-August, were released White House official said. fered an alternative explanation: The White House accuser “isn’t a whistleblower at Thursday under heavy pressure The clampdown was not an attempt to conceal was trying to limit leaks of private conversations. all.” from House Democrats. improper discussions but rather keep distribution The former official noted that even some of Still at issue is why the rough One former official said memos about the substance of the calls to a minimum in Trump’s calls with American allies were restricted transcript of Trump’s July 25 of Trump calls with foreign lead- light of the leaked transcripts from the summer of due to the classified matters that arise during the phone call with Ukraine’s presi- ers had to be severely restricted 2017, according to the official, who was not autho- discussions. dent was put on “lockdown,” in after leaks in 2017. Calls with rized to publicly talk about the process and spoke After the disclosures about Trump’s calls to the the words of the whistleblower. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on condition of anonymity. At that time, Trump was Australian and Mexican leaders, a White House ad- The CIA officer said diverting Mohammed bin Salman and enraged by leaks that disclosed tough conversations viser raised the possibility of lie detector tests for the record in an unusual way Russia’s Vladimir Putin were with the leaders of Mexico and Australia on paying the small number of people in the West Wing and was evidence that “White House among those whose distribution for the border wall and abiding by an Obama admin- elsewhere with access to transcripts of Trump’s officials understood the gravity were kept to a minimum. istration deal on asylum-seekers. phone calls. Envoy for Ukraine quits after being named in complaint

BY NICK WADHAMS July 25 and provided advice about how to Volker is the executive director of the Committee officials declined to say if he Bloomberg “navigate” the American president’s re- McCain Institute for International Leader- had agreed to appear . quest for an investi- ship at Arizona State University . The chairmen also sent a letter Friday WASHINGTON — Kurt Volker, Presi- gation of former Vice He began his diplomatic career during to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, dent Donald Trump’s special envoy to President Joe Biden the Reagan administration and rose to informing him of the dates they had set Ukraine, has stepped down, according to and his son, Hunter. become U.S. ambassador to NATO under to question Volker and the four others. two people familiar with the matter, a day Volker was work- President George W. Bush. “The failure of any of these department after he was named in a whistleblower’s ing in concert with The whistleblower’s complaint led House employees to appear for their scheduled complaint over Trump’s telephone call Trump’s private law- Speaker Nancy Pelosi to begin impeach- depositions shall constitute evidence of with Ukrainian President Volodymyr yer, Rudy Giuliani, ment proceedings against Trump. obstruction of the House’s impeachment Zelenskiy. who has tweeted out Earlier Friday, Rep. Eliot Engel, the inquiry.” Volker, a veteran diplomat who took the text messages from chairman of the House Foreign Affairs The same letter said specifically of envoy position as a volunteer, informed the Volker in order to Committee, and two other chairmen, Rep. Volker: “The department has also ac- State Department on Friday that he was Volker argue that the Ukrai- Adam Schiff, of the intelligence panel, and knowledged that Special Representative leaving, said the two people, who asked for nian outreach was Elijah Cummings, of oversight and reform, for Ukraine Kurt Volker played a direct anonymity to discuss the matter. sanctioned by the State Department. had announced that they had scheduled role in arranging meetings between Rudy According to the whistleblower, Volker His resignation was first reported by depositions for Volker and four other State Giuliani, who has no official role in U.S. visited the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv the the State Press, an Arizona State student Department officials. government,” and representatives of day after Trump spoke with Zelenskiy on newspaper. Volker’s deposition was set for Thursday. Zelenskiy PAGE 8 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 NATION In Las Vegas, Biden calls for gun control

BY MICHELLE L. PRICE violence hosted by two prominent gun control or- Associated Press ganizations — March For Our Lives and the Gif- fords group founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle LAS VEGAS — Former Vice President Joe Biden Giffords, who was shot in the head in a 2011 mass returned to Las Vegas on Friday to hold a town hall shooting in Arizona. on the city’s east side and an evening fundraiser. Biden was briefly interrupted during his town Biden, the front-runner in a still-crowded field of hall Friday by a protest- Democratic presidential hopefuls, used his after- er who held up a sign noon town hall to speak about gun violence, mak- ‘ The idea that that said “#MeToo” and ing note of the 2017 mass shooting on the Las Vegas called Biden a “preda- Strip that left 58 dead and hundreds injured. an AR-15 is tor.” The man protest- Biden, speaking days before the anniversary of going to protect ing was grabbed by security and walked out the Oct. 1 shooting, reiterated his call for universal you from your background checks on gun purchases to help stem of the building. gun violence. He also pushed back on the arguments government The former vice from some gun rights supporters that citizens need — come on! ’ president, who had just to own firearms like assault weapons to potentially begun speaking, picked Joe Biden up where he left off protect themselves from a tyrannical government. presidential candidate without having much The former vice president, who is among the Dem- reaction. ocratic candidates calling for reinstating a ban on Biden faced questions assault weapons, said claims that such guns would earlier this year about a complaint from former protect against the government ignores the power Nevada politician Lucy Flores that he made her un- and machinery available to the U.S. military. comfortable by touching her shoulders and kissing “If you need weapons to protect yourself from the the back of her head before a 2014 campaign event. government, you’d better go get an F-15. You’d bet- Biden has said he doesn’t recall the meeting the ter buy yourself a fighter jet” or a bazooka rocket same way Flores does but said he’s trying to be launcher, Biden said. more careful about his respecting people’s personal JOHN LOCHER/AP He added, “The idea that an AR-15 is going to pro- space. tect you from your government — come on!” Biden was introduced on Tuesday by former Ne- Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden is among the candidates who will return vada Gov. Bob Miller, who announced his endorse- Biden called for universal background checks on gun purchases and to Nevada this week to speak at a forum on gun ment of Biden. a ban on assault weapons during his stop in Las Vegas on Friday. President urged to push for release of journalist

BY NIKKI WENTLING students, as well as people who Stars and Stripes knew Tice from Boy Scouts, his military service and law school, WASHINGTON — Following Debra Tice said in a statement. a campaign last Monday to raise Fifty-two senators and 121 awareness on Capitol Hill about House members signed the let- imprisoned American journal- ter, led by Sens. John Cornyn, R- ist Austin Tice, 173 lawmakers Texas; Patty signed a letter to President Don- ‘ Murray, D- ald Trump, pleading for help to We Wash.; and secure Tice’s return. strongly Reps. Eliot “The Tice family and your own Engel, D- ERIC GAY/AP urge administration are confident that N.Y.; Michael Staff escort immigrants to class at the U.S. government’s newest holding center for migrant children in Austin is alive,” reads the letter, that you McCaul, R- Carrizo Springs, Texas, in July. delivered to the White House on continue Texas; and Friday. to use the Al Green, “We strongly urge that you D-Texas. Trump rule for detained migrant kids halted continue to use the full weight full weight “We urge of your national security team — of your you to make BY AMY TAXIN essary, relevant and critical to are consistent with its terms. including dispatching the special national Austin’s im- Associated Press the public interest in maintaining Attorneys who represent de- envoy for hostage affairs — to se- mediate and standards for the detention and tained immigrant children wel- cure his release.” security safe return a LOS ANGELES — A U.S. judge release of minors arriving at the comed Gee’s position, which Tice, 38, a former Marine cap- team … to priority,” the on Friday blocked new Trump United States’ borders,” the judge she initially conveyed to them tain who fought in Iraq and Af- secure his letter reads. administration rules that would wrote in her decision. in a draft ruling during a court ghanistan, was to enter his final After seven enable the government to keep “Defendants willingly negotiat- hearing Friday. They said they year at Georgetown Law School release. ’ years of their lawmakers’ immigrant children in deten- ed and bound themselves to these wouldn’t let the administration in 2012 when he went to Syria to son’s captiv- letter to tion facilities with their parents standards for all minors in its use young immigrants to try to work for the summer as a free- ity, the Tices President indefinitely. custody, and no final regulations deter migrants fleeing desperate lance journalist. Donald Trump have found U.S. District Court Judge Dolly or changed circumstances yet conditions from seeking asylum He was reporting in Damascus new reason Gee, in Los Angeles, said the merit termination of the Flores in the United States. when he was abducted, and he’s to be hopeful. rules conflict with a 1997 settle- agreement.” The Department of Justice said believed to be held by the Syrian Trump recently named Robert ment agreement that requires the The Trump administration the administration is disappoint- government or allied forces. O’Brien, his chief hostage nego- government to release immigrant sought to end the agreement and ed with the ruling because it did The National Press Club Jour- tiator, as his new national secu- children caught on the border as issued the new rules with the what was required to implement nalism Institute , along with the rity adviser. quickly as possible to relatives in hope of detaining immigrant chil- the new rules. On Friday night, McClatchy Company and Tice’s O’Brien has worked on Tice’s the U.S. and says they can only be dren in facilities with their par- the White House issued a state- parents, Debra and Marc Tice, case and has said he believes held in facilities that are licensed ents. The move came as part of ment criticizing the ruling. Tice is still alive. by a state. a crackdown on asylum-seekers “For two and a half years, this initiated the mobilization in Con- Gee said the Flores agreement arriving on the Southwest border, administration has worked to re- gress on Monday. “We are very happy to see him — named for a teenage plaintiff many of them families with chil- store faithful enforcement of the About 100 volunteers dispersed now in a position of more author- — will remain in place and govern dren from Central America. laws enacted by Congress, while through House and Senate office ity and influence to continue to the conditions for all immigrant The Flores agreement allows activist judges have imposed their buildings, trying to gain support push efforts for Austin’s release,” children in U.S. custody, includ- the settlement to be phased out own vision in the place of those for the letter to Trump. Marc Tice said. ing those with their parents. when rules are issued for the cus- duly enacted laws,” the statement The volunteers included jour- [email protected] “The agreement has been nec- tody of immigrant children that said. nalists, high school and college Twitter: @nikkiwentling Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 9 NATION Ex-officer who killed neighbor: ‘I hate myself’

BY JAKE BLEIBERG and I ask God for forgiveness, and Associated Press I hate myself every single day,” she said as she looked across the DALLAS — A Dallas police courtroom at Jean’s family. officer broke her silence Friday Guyger, who was fired after TOM FOX, THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS/AP about the night she killed a young the shooting, said she wished “he accountant who lived in the Assistant District Attorney Jason Hermus shows unused first aid material to fired Dallas police officer was the one with the gun” and Amber Guyger during her murder trial, on Friday, in Dallas. apartment right above hers, tell- had killed her, instead. “I never ing jurors that she has to live with wanted to take an innocent per- the guilt every day and that she drew her service weapon and Lead prosecutor Jason Her- shot him. He asked about an son’s life. And I’m so sorry. This wished their roles were reversed. stepped inside to find a silhouett- mus suggested that Guyger was eight-hour de-escalation training is not about hate. It’s about being Amber Guyger tearfully told the ed figure standing in the dark. less than grief-stricken in the course she had taken that April, scared that night,” she said. packed courtroom at her murder “Let me see your hands! Let aftermath of the shooting, saying but Guyger told the jury she could Jean grew up in the Caribbean trial that she was sorry for killing me see your hands,” she said she that two days after she shot Jean, no longer remember what she island nation of St. Lucia before Botham Jean, 26, last September, told the man. But Guyger said Guyger asked her police partner, learned in the course. coming to the U.S. for college. explaining that she mistook his she couldn’t see his hands and with whom she was romantically She said she performed some fourth-floor apartment for her His shooting drew widespread he began coming toward her at involved, if he wanted to go for attention because of the strange chest compressions on Jean with own. But during cross-examina- a “fast-paced” walk. She said he drinks. one hand while using her phone circumstances and because it yelled, “Hey! Hey! Hey!” right Hermus also asked Guyger tion, prosecutors cast doubt on with the other, but she also ac- Guyger’s grief, wondered why she was one in a string of shootings before she opened fire. why she didn’t radio in for help knowledged stopping several didn’t call for backup instead of of unarmed black men by white “I was scared he was going to when she thought there was a confronting Jean and questioned police officers. kill me,” she said under question- break-in at what she thought was times. her attempts to save his life. Guyger testified that upon re- ing by her lawyers, who called her her home. She replied that going The basic facts of how Jean died Guyger, 31, repeatedly apolo- turning home in-uniform after a as their first witness on the trial’s through the doorway with her aren’t in dispute. But the jury will gized for killing Jean as she spoke long shift that night, she put her fifth day. She said she intended gun drawn, “was the only option have to decide whether Guyger’s publicly for the first time about key into what she thought was her to kill him when she pulled the that went through my head.” actions constitute murder, a less- the events of that night. door lock and the door opened be- trigger because that’s what she Hermus also grilled Guyger er offense such as manslaughter “I hate that I have to live with cause it hadn’t been fully closed. had been trained to do as a police about why she didn’t perform or criminally negligent homicide, this every single day of my life Fearing it was a break-in, she officer. “proper CPR” on Jean after she or no crime at all. Texas county’s Cause of deadly California 1st Sikh deputy boat fire still undetermined BY STEFANIE DAZIO Carlos Canino, special agent in Associated Press charge of the ATF’s Los Angeles shot and killed office, said there’s no target date LOS ANGELES — Investiga- for completing the investigation. tors completed a two-week exam- Associated Press “We don’t put a time limit on ination of the charred wreckage it,” he said. “That all depends on JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas — A sheriff’s deputy of a scuba diving boat and could the science and the evidence.” described as “a trailblazer” because he was the not determine what ignited the The Fritzler family, owners of first Sikh deputy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Of- fire that killed 34 people off the the Conception, said in a state- fice when he joined the force 10 years ago, was shot Southern California coast, a law ment Friday to KEYT TV in and killed while making a traffic stop Friday near enforcement official said Friday. Santa Barbara that “the prelimi- The boat, named Conception, Houston. nary insight is unfortunate.” was anchored just off Santa Cruz Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, 42, was pronounced “For the sake of the victims, Island when it caught fire and dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital after the 12:45 their loved ones, and the crew, sank early on Sept. 2. It was raised p.m. shooting in a residential cul-de-sac 18 miles Glen (Fritzler) and his fam- JON SHAPLEY, HOUSTON CHRONICLE/AP and brought to Port Hueneme, a northwest of Houston. ily want answers. It has become Dhaliwal had stopped a vehicle with two people Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, naval base northwest of Los An- geles, where specially trained Glen’s personal mission that this inside when one of the occupants was able to leave right, seen here at a memorial in 2015, was shot never happens in the passenger the vehicle, approach the deputy from behind and and killed while making a traffic stop on Friday, teams from the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms boat industry again,” according shoot him at least twice — “basically just shot him near Houston. to the statement made through in a very ruthless, cold-blooded way,” said Harris and Explosives tried to figure out the family’s attorney, Douglas County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. ning with a gun already out,” Lee said. The driver what sparked the blaze. Schwartz. “Glen is investing into Robert Solis, 47, of Houston, was charged Friday shot the deputy from behind, hitting him in the back They completed their work additional independent investiga- night with capital murder in the slaying. He was of the head. The driver got back in his car and drove there without finding the cause, tion efforts to do everything he being held without bond in the Harris County Jail. away. but the investigation will contin- It’s unclear whether he has a lawyer to speak on A deputy a short time later found and arrested a ue, said the official, who was not can to shed more light on what his behalf. nervous man matching the description of the driver authorized to release the infor- started the fire.” Gonzalez’s predecessor as sheriff, Adrian Garcia, in a business at a nearby strip shopping center, Lee mation publicly and spoke to The The cause ultimately will be implemented a religious accommodation policy that said. Associated Press on condition of ruled as accidental, incendiary allowed Dhaliwal to wear the traditional turban and Gonzalez recounted how Dhaliwal worked with anonymity. — meaning it was deliberately set beard of the Sikh religion. United Sikhs, an international nonprofit, nongov- Pieces of the boat have been — or undetermined. Authorities Dhaliwal’s dashboard camera captured video ernmental, humanitarian relief, human develop- sent to labs for additional test- have said there is no indication showing Dhaliwal speaking with the driver in what ment and advocacy organization affiliated with the ing, and investigators are poring the fire was arson. appeared to be a conversational tone with “no com- United Nations. through hundreds of documents In the meantime, the Coast bat, no arguing,” Sheriff’s Maj. Mike Lee said. The “He was a hero,” Gonzalez said. “Deputy Dhali- seized from the boat’s opera- Guard, FBI and U.S. attorney’s driver’s door was opened at one point, and Dhaliwal wal was a trailblazer.” tor, Truth Aquatics Inc., the of- office in Los Angeles are leading shut it as the driver remained in the vehicle. When Dhaliwal was the father of three children. ficial said. Some parts of the a criminal probe, and the Nation- Dhaliwal turned to walk back to his patrol car, the “There are no words to speak to how heartbroken boat washed away when it was al Transportation Safety Board is driver steps from the car “almost immediately run- we are, how devastated,” the sheriff said. submerged. investigating safety issues. PAGE 10 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 NATION Probe into vaping illnesses focusing more on THC role BY MIKE STOBBE Associated Press ‘ The outbreak NEW YORK — U.S. health of- currently is pointing ficials said Friday their investi- to a greater concern gation into an outbreak of severe vaping-related illnesses is in- around THC-contain- creasingly focused on products that contain the marijuana com- ing products. pound THC. Dr. Anne’ Schuchat deputy director of the Centers for Most of the 800 people who got /AP sick vaped THC, the ingredient Disease Control and Prevention JOHN ANTCZAK in marijuana that causes a high, As Californians face the prospect of increased utility power shut-offs to prevent wildfires, counties with according to the Centers for Dis- more resources adapt better to the challenge than poorer ones. ease Control and Prevention. But officials said they didn’t know if phrase “particularly those con- THC is the problem or some other taining THC.” substance added to the vaping liq- “We didn’t feel comfortable Rural counties in California uid, such as thickeners. dropping the broader recommen- “The outbreak currently is dation yet,” said Schuchat. pointing to a greater concern Last week, the CDC reported around THC-containing prod- 805 confirmed and probable hit hard by planned outages ucts,” said CDC Deputy Director cases of the lung illness. Thirteen Dr. Anne Schuchat. people have died. Only the U.S. BY OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ prospect of frequent power shut- to get there,” said Darby Thomas, Investigators have not identi- has reported such an outbreak, Associated Press offs during fire season as PG&E deputy executive director of the fied an electronic cigarette, vap- although Canadian officials last and other utilities try to prevent California State Association of ing device, liquid or ingredient week confirmed that country’s SAN FRANCISCO — When their equipment from sparking Counties. behind the outbreak. But officials first case. California’s largest utility warned blazes like the one last year that California lawmakers this year say patients have mentioned the On Friday, the agency provided it would cut power to thousands to killed 85 people and nearly de- set aside $75 million to prepare name Dank Vapes most frequent- more details in two reports: prevent its equipment from start- ly. Many of the people who got stroyed the Butte County town of local governments for the outag-  The first case in the U.S. ing wildfires during warm, windy Paradise. es, but officials have yet to decide sick in Illinois and Wisconsin said weather, officials in the wealthy began in late March. Cases Populated, wealthier counties how to distribute the money. they used prefilled THC cartridg- wine region of Sonoma County ramped up in late June and rose have adapted their emergency The outages are new for PG&E es sold in Dank Vapes packaging. sprang into action. dramatically in late July. plans to respond to the new real- and Southern California Edison, “It’s a generic product name They declared a state of emer-  Median age for the illnesses that doesn’t really tie back to one gency and called up additional ity of thousands of residents los- which together provide power is 23. But the median age of those store or one distributor,” said Dr. first responders who could direct ing power for an undetermined in 55 of California’s 58 counties. Jennifer Layden, chief medical who died is much older — 50. amount of time. But the preven- The utilities and county officials  traffic or take vulnerable resi- officer for the Illinois Depart- Nationally, 9 in 10 cases re- dents to places with electricity. tive outages are proving to be a are working together to figure out ment of Public Health. quired hospitalization. Many Nearly 200 miles north, offi- burden to sma ller, poorer count ies their roles, but a lack of standards “Folks are getting it from young and healthy adolescents cials in rural Butte County sim- without resources to set up places has led to disparate responses. friends or folks on the street, and young adults needed ma- ply posted Pacific Gas & Electric for people to cool off or mobilize Last week, PG&E shut off power with no understanding of where it chines to help them breathe. information online about which staff to deal with emergencies if to more than 48,000 customers in came from prior to that,” she said  The most illnesses have oc- neighborhoods would be affected outages stretch past two days. seven counties in wine country Friday. curred in California, Illinois, and what to do with perishable “The outages are to avoid an and the Sierra Nevada foothills Until a cause is pinned down, Texas and Wisconsin. food. emergency and a fire disaster, but as the humidity plunged, tem- the CDC continues to advise  In I l l i n o i s a n d W i s c o n s i n , Both counties had communi- there are no resources that coun- peratures rose and winds kicked Americans to consider avoid- patients mentioned 87 different ties decimated in wildfires ig- ties can access to make sure that up — a combination that has fu- ing all vaping products, though product names, and many vaped nited by power lines in recent people are at a cooling station or eled some of the most destructive the agency on Friday added the more than one. years. They face the long-term get the transportation they need blazes in California history. Democratic senator: NRA acted as Russian ‘asset’

BY MATTHEW DALY American political system,” Wyden said in after admitting she covertly gathered in- Associated Press a statement. “The totality of evidence un- telligence on the NRA and conservative covered during my investigation, as well activists at the direction of Torshin, a for- WASHINGTON — The National Rifle as the mounting evidence of rampant self- mer Russian lawmaker. Association acted as a “foreign asset” for dealing, indicate the NRA may have vio- The report also claims that NRA insid- Russia in the run-up to the 2016 election, lated (U.S.) tax laws.” ers may have violated U.S. law by meet- and NRA insiders provided access to the In a statement Friday, the NRA called ing with Russian government officials American political system to advance per- the report “politically motivated and con- and weapons manufacturers linked to the sonal business interests, a Democratic sen- trived,” adding that “an avalanche of proof Kremlin in pursuit of personal business ator charged Friday in a new report. confirms that the NRA, as an organization, opportunities. The report by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, was never involved in the activities about Responding for the gun lobby, NRA at- the top Democrat on the Senate Finance which the Democrats write.” torney William Brewer III said the report Committee, also said NRA leaders may Republicans said the report failed to “goes to great lengths to try to involve the have violated tax laws that prohibit the show that NRA leaders abused the group’s NRA in activities of private individuals and Associated Press use of organization resources for person- tax-exempt status. create the false impression that the NRA al benefit. The committee oversees tax Based on an 18-month effort by the fi- did not act appropriately. Nothing could be A new report by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, laws that apply to the NRA as a nonprofit nance panel’s Democratic staff, the report further from the truth.” D-Ore., found that NRA leaders “engaged organization. found that NRA leaders “engaged in a Wyden’s report comes as the NRA is in a yearslong effort to facilitate the U.S.- “During the 2016 election, Russian na- yearslong effort to facilitate the U.S.-based engulfed in turmoil amid investigations of based activities” of Russian nationals tionals effectively used the promise of lu- activities” of Russian nationals Maria Bu- its finances, the ouster of top officials and Maria Butina, above, and Alexander crative personal business opportunities to tina and Alexander Torshin. lawsuits involving a longtime marketing Torshin. capture the NRA and gain access to the Butina is serving 18 months in prison firm that helped shape its image. Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 11 NATION LOVE AND LOSS Man stands by dog that may have caused him to lose parts of his limbs

BY CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press WEST BEND, Wis. t’s hard to regard Ellie as a menace. When Greg Manteufel Iis frustrated or feeling down, she sits by him. At night, she sleeps under his covers. At dinner, she’s there next to him, knowing he’ll throw something her way. She belies the stereotype of the vicious pit bull. “We love her like she’s our daughter,” he said of the dog. And yet, Ellie may be the rea- son Manteufel, 49, nearly died. PHOTOS BY CARRIE ANTLFINGER/AP Gravely ill, he lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the Greg Manteufel pets his dog, Ellie, at his home in West Bend, Wis., last month. Manteufel lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the skin skin of his nose and part of his of his nose and part of his upper lip, from capnocytophaga, a bacteria commonly found in the saliva of cats and dogs. upper lip. The cause was capno- cytophaga , a germ from Ellie’s And their finding means doc- Dawn, and his son, Mike, 26. to the immune system that was use to full-sized ones. Those are mouth or from another dog he tors can’t rule out the capnocy- He was just starting to get re- working differently — a genetic expected to arrive any day. encountered. tophaga bacteria could strike ally good at his day job, painting variant. Plastic surgeons plan anoth- Capnocytophaga is commonly Manteufel and other victims houses. He cherished his Harley “It was a really thrilling mo- er surgery to perfect his nose. found in the saliva of cats and dogs again. Davidson Electric Glide. He was ment,” said Elizabeth Fieg, a ge- They’ve already moved skin from and almost never leads to people in the middle of fixing up his ’66 netic counselor at Brigham and his forehead there. It looks over- getting sick, unless the person Turn for the worse El Camino. And of course, there Women’s Hospital. “The stakes sized now, but it will eventually fit has a compromised immune sys- was Ellie, the pup. are so high with these cases, and in with the rest of his face. tem. But Manteufel was perfectly Manteufel thought he was get- And so he persisted, through the patients have gone through so He plans to get his car re- healthy. In fact, he doesn’t think ting the flu in June of 2018. He more than 20 surgeries, including much.” vamped so he can drive with he’d ever used his health insur- had a fever, vomiting and diar- amputations of his left and right They believe it makes those prosthetics. He wants to get a ance before he fell ill. rhea. But when he started getting arms just below the elbow and people more susceptible to devel- special pole so he can go fishing The case is extremely rare and confused, his family took him to legs through the middle of the oping severe medical problems again. He is even considering doctors at his hospital, Froedtert the hospital. knee. from capnocytophaga. But they going back to work painting. & the Medical College of Wiscon- Doctors did blood cultures and His wife and son stayed opti- are also trying to determine if He’s also become less quiet and sin, had no explanation for why found capnocytophaga, which mistic because he was. there are other risk factors. a lot more outgoing. “Now, every- he got so sick. But over the last 10 caused sepsis, a severe blood in- “Greg said he didn’t come this Of the five in the study, three body I see wants to hear some- years, there have been at least five fection that led to his blood pres- far to lay down and let this beat survived with amputations and thing or talk to me. I tell them other healthy people who have sure dropping and many of his him,” Dawn Manteufel said. two did not. Fieg hopes their re- a 15-minute story about what had severe reactions to the germ. organs shutting down. He was out of the inpatient search can determine why some happened. They probably want A team of researchers connected “Do what you have to, to keep rehab unit in about two weeks, did not survive. She also hopes if me to leave, you know,” he said, with Harvard Medical School has me alive,” he told the doctors. learning to move from his wheel- their theory is confirmed, it will chuckling. developed a theory on why — a He had so much to live for chair to the bed, toilet and car. help diagnose cases faster and Ellie’s often by his side. gene change in all the victims. — foremost, his wife of 16 years, The usual stay is three to four perhaps save lives and limbs. “She loves kids. She loves pup- weeks, said Dr. David Del Toro, That’s why Greg Manteufel pies — other dogs,” Manteufel medical director for the inpatient jumped at the chance to take said. rehab unit at Froedtert. part when he was approached in As harmless as she seems, she Manteufel made similar quick August. may have the capnocytophaga advances using his arm prosthet- Researchers need to gather germ. The results of Manteufel’s ics and leg prosthetics. more evidence, but they hope to genetic tests are expected in “He does not seem like any publish their study in the next three to four months. Fieg said other patient I’ve met before,” year to 18 months. people with the gene variant are Del Toro said. “He’s just, you at increased risk for recurrent know, full speed ahead.” Taking the risk capnocytophaga or other infec- Meanwhile, researchers at tions in the future. Brigham and Women’s Hospital Manteufel’s life now includes While Manteufel doesn’t like in Boston, connected to Harvard frequent occupational therapy the sound of that, he said Ellie’s Medical School, as well as Dana- appointments to perfect his use accidentally scratched him since Farber Cancer Institute and Beth of arm prosthetics — the kind he’s been home and even licked Israel Deaconess Medical Center, with metal moveable hooks at the his mouth. He’s been fine. had been investigating cases like end. He’s using a fork regularly And even if he does have the his. and he’s now working on picking gene variant, he said, it changes The team has done genetic test- up the TV remote, opening door- nothing. ing on five otherwise healthy peo- knobs, cutting vegetables and “We didn’t even bother testing ple who suffered capnocytophaga doing the dishes. her,” said Manteufel. “We weren’t Manteufel tries out a new prosthetic arm during occupational infections to see if they could find He’s using shortened leg pros- going to get rid of her if it was her therapy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, in anything in common. They dis- thetics, called stubbies, to get his that caused it anyway. Milwaukee, as his wife, Dawn, reads paperwork in the background. covered all had a gene connected body conditioned to eventually “We just love her to death.” PAGE 12 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 WORLD Pakistan warns of fighting in Kashmir; India remains silent BY FOSTER KLUG pen when the curfew is lifted will AND JENNIFER PELTZ be a bloodbath.” Associated Press He added: “They will be out in the streets. And what will the UNITED NATIONS — Insist- soldiers do? They will shoot them. ing he wasn’t making a threat, ... Kashmiris will be further Pakistan’s leader denounced his radicalized.” Indian counterpart on Friday and While not mentioning Kashmir warned that any war between the by name, Modi touched on terror- nuclear rivals could “have con- ism: “We belong to a country that sequences for the world.” India’s has given the world not war but prime minister took the opposite Buddha’s message of peace. And approach, skipping any mention that is the reason why our voice at the United Nations of his gov- against terrorism, to alert the VINCENT THIAN/AP ernment’s crackdown in the dis- world about this evil, rings with Protesters run as riot police charge from behind during a rally in Hong Kong on Saturday. puted region of Kashmir. seriousness and outrage.” “When a nuclear-armed coun- Modi has defended the Kashmir try fights to the end, it will have changes as freeing the territory consequences far beyond the bor- from separatism. His supporters Massive Hong Kong pro-democracy ders. It will have consequences have welcomed the move. for the world,” Pakistani Prime Late Friday evening, India took Minister Imran Khan said in a advantage of its right of response rally ends early as violence erupts wide-ranging, at times appar- and sent a diplomat — whose ently extemporaneous U.N. Gen- name was not immediately avail- BY EILEEN NG Umbrella Movement, in which we’ll have no other chance.” eral Assembly speech in which he able — to briefly condemn Khan’s Associated Press protesters occupied key thor- A 32-year-old protester who called Indian Prime Minister Na- words. She called them “hate rendra Modi’s actions in Kashmir oughfares in the downtown area would give only his surname, speech” and “brinksmanship, not HONG KONG — A massive for 79 days beginning Sept. 28 to “stupid” and “cruel.” Chau, said the demonstrators statesmanship.” pro-democracy rally Saturday demand direct elections for the “That’s not a threat,” he said hope to wear down the govern- “Rarely has the General As- in downtown Hong Kong ended city’s leaders but failed to win any of his war comments. “It’s a fair ment. “It’s like a marathon to see sembly witnessed such misuse early after violence broke out, government concessions. worry. Where are we headed?” who gets tired first,” he said. — abuse — of the opportunity to with police firing tear gas and More than 1,000 protesters An hour earlier, Modi ad- Protesters unfurled a large reflect,” she said. She accused a water cannon after protesters streamed onto a main road, with dressed the U.N. meeting with banner that read, “We are back” Khan of hypocrisy and said his threw bricks and Molotov cock- some targeting government build- on a footbridge to the government a speech that focused primar- words “reflect a medieval mindset tails at government buildings. ings that were barricaded. Police ily on his country’s development, and not a 21st-century vision.” Police said in a statement that initially used a hose to fire pepper office. A staircase leading to the though he warned of the spread- Chinese Foreign Minister “radical protesters” lobbed gaso- spray after some demonstrators bridge was turned into a veritable ing specter of terrorism. He never Wang Yi said during his U.N. line bombs and damaged proper- threw bricks. Police later used a gallery of protest art, with posters mentioned Kashmir directly. speech Friday afternoon that “as ty outside the government offices, water cannon truck to fire a blue stuck on every available surface India and Pakistan have fought a neighbor of both nations, China and aimed laser beams at a heli- liquid, used to identify protesters, of the walkway. One read, “Perse- two of their three wars over the hopes to see the dispute effective- copter, posing “a serious threat and fired tear gas after protesters vere until final victory.” Himalayan region. They’ve been ly managed and stability restored to the safety of everyone” in the lobbed gasoline bombs through Some protesters trampled on locked in a worsening stand- to the relationship between the area. the barriers. pictures of Chinese President Xi off since Aug. 5, when Modi two sides.” The violence was a familiar Wails of anger could be heard Jinping and Hong Kong leader stripped limited autonomy from The difference in speech styles scene that has been repeated from people leaving the rally Carrie Lam that were glued to the the portion of Kashmir that India between the Indian and Pakistani since protests for democratic re- when they saw the water cannon. floor. At one of the gates to Lam’s controls. leaders was striking, with Modi forms started in early June in “Damn government,” one woman office, the Chinese word for “hell” Modi’s Hindu nationalist gov- sticking closely to a prepared text the semiautonomous Chinese yelled as she hastily left with her and an arrow pointing to the ernment imposed a sweeping and Khan appearing to speak off territory. It also came three days daughter. building were spray-painted on military curfew and cut off resi- the cuff and riff. While the U.N. before a major march is planned Many protesters used umbrel- the sidewalk. dents in the Muslim-majority distributed a transcript of Modi’s on the day China celebrates the las to shield themselves and re- In response to the rally, a gov- region from virtually all com- speech moments after he finished 70th anniversary of the Commu- treated but returned after that. ernment spokesman said univer- munications. Khan said there talking, Khan’s had not been re- nist Party taking power, sparking Scores of riot police poured onto were 900,000 Indian forces in leased hours later. fears of bloody clashes that could the road, and protesters later fled. sal suffrage is enshrined in Hong the region policing 8 million Ahead of Modi’s and Khan’s ap- embarrass Beijing. Police continued to patrol the Kong’s constitution but called for Kashmiris. pearances at the U.N., residents Organizers said 200,000 to streets and searched people leav- peaceful dialogue. The spokes- “What’s he going to do when of Indian-controlled Kashmir ex- 300,000 people attended Satur- ing the area. man said in a statement that the he lifts the curfew? Does he think pressed hope that their speeches day’s rally, while police did not “We think we will lose because government would “assess the sit- the people of Kashmir are quietly would turn world attention to an immediately give a turnout fig- their force is so strong,” said one uation carefully and take forward going to accept the status quo?” unprecedented lockdown in the ure. The rally was called to mark demonstrator, Sang Chan, 22. constitutional development” in Khan said. “What is going to hap- region. the fifth anniversary of the 2014 “But if we don’t do anything now, accordance with the law. Syria demands withdrawal of American, Turkish forces

Associated Press Minister Walid al-Moallem told combat Islamic State militants. and the United States as “ar- of heavy weapons from a 12-mile the U.N. General Assembly. “Any The United States also supports rogant to the point of holding zone along Syria’s northeastern UNITED NATIONS — Syria’s top diplomat demanded Satur- foreign forces operating in our Kurdish groups in the north- discussions and reaching agree- border with Turkey. The length of day the immediate withdrawal territories without our authori- east that are opposed to the Syr- ments on the creation of a so- the zone has not yet been agreed of American and Turkish forces zation are occupying forces and ian government and have fought called ‘safe zone’ inside Syria” to by both parties, but will likely from the country and said his should withdraw immediately.” against Sunni extremist groups. as if it was on their own soil. He stretch hundreds of miles. government reserves the right If they refuse, he said, “we U.S. President Donald Trump said any agreement without the Most of Syria has returned to to defend its territory in any way have the right to take any and had said he wants to bring the consent of the Syrian govern- government control. But rebels necessary if they remain. all countermeasures authorized troops home, but military offi- ment is rejected. and extremists still hold Idlib in “The United States and Turkey under international law.” cials have advocated a phased The deal between Washington the northwest, and U.S-backed maintain an illegal military pres- There are around 1,000 U.S. approach. and Turkey details an area 3 to Kurdish groups hold the oil-rich ence in northern Syria,” Foreign troops in Syria on a mission to Al-Moallem described Turkey 8 miles deep, as well as removal northeast. Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 13 PAGE 14 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Teacher accused of dragging pupil on floor

OMAHA — Authori- NE ties said a teacher has been accused of dragging a 10- year-old student across a floor at an Omaha school. The Omaha World-Herald re- ported that police said the boy had four or five rug burns on his back after the Sept. 6 incident. Millard Public Schools spokes- woman Rebecca Kleeman said several staffers at Walt Disney Elementary saw and reported what she described as “unaccept- able roughness with a student” to school administrators. Couple stole items from dead woman’s home

MILFORD — A Con- CT necticut couple con- victed of stealing $20,000 worth of valuables from a dead woman’s home, including her husband’s Purple Heart, has been given two months to make restitution or risk jail time. The Connecticut Post reported that Christopher Lanci, 27, and Samantha Lanci, 23, pleaded to third-degree larceny Monday for robbing the Ansonia woman’s home in August 2017. Among the items reported missing were a diamond ring worth nearly $10,000, rare coins and the Purple Heart belong- WARREN RUDA, THE (HAZELTON, PA.) STANDARD SPEAKER/AP ing to her World War II veteran husband. Authorities said the couple sold Sprucing up for the holidays the stolen items at pawn shops and used the money to buy drugs. The life-size nativity that proudly stands in front of St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church each Christmas season is getting some touch- ups. Judy Dotzel of Trinity Artisans, Fine Art and Restoration in Mountaintop begins the process of getting the figurines ready for display at Man climbs light pole, the Conyngham, Pa., church on Wednesday. touches live wire, falls Drone dropped cell THE CENSUS lice dog as he attempted to flee. The Palm Beach Post reported LAUDERHILL — Po- phone, weed into jail Danlee Russell, 18, was arrested lice said a Florida man The approximate worth in dollars of jewelry sto- FL Sept. 19 on multiple charges, climbed a light pole and made len from resident in Manhattan’s Trump Tower. CLEVELAND — Po- including grand theft auto and contact with a live wire before lice in Ohio have re- A 33-year-old woman told police her $117,000 falling onto a sidewalk below as OH aggravated assault on a law en- leased video they said shows an 350K Graff diamond bracelet was taken from her 59th forcement officer. horrified bystanders watched. inmate collecting contraband floor apartment after she left for vacation. A 67- An arrest report said an officer Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. dropped by drone over a county year-old woman reported five pieces, including a Harry Winston diamond bracelet, Jerry Gonzalez told the South noticed that a stolen black Dodge jail’s outdoor exercise yard. a ring, necklace and bracelet — all encrusted with diamonds and sapphires — and Florida Sun Sentinel the man was Charger was stopped in the road. The security video shows an a pair of diamond and emerald earrings, stolen from a drawer in her 42nd floor on fire as he fell Tuesday after- When the driver spotted the offi- inmate in an outdoor area at closet, police said. noon. He fell some 50 feet. cer, he sped away. Cuyahoga County Jail’s complex A rescue crew happened to be The officer pursued for several in Euclid looking up at something working a nearby crash and saw blocks before Russell crashed the man fall. Gonzalez said the in- off camera. He later attempts to Driver drove across 2 fired after kids kicked into the patrol car. cident was “pretty graphic.” catch an item falling above him. bridge on wrong side off bus for eating chips Russell ran but a K-9 found him The man was taken to a hospital Authorities said the dropped in a canal. The arrest report said where he’s being treated. WPLG parcel contained a cellphone and he pulled the dog into the water loose leaf marijuana. SAN FRANCISCO MUSKEGON — Offi- and attacked it. reported he suffered burns on cials said a school bus 60% of his body, plus entrance CA — Authorities said they MI Officer spots, saves arrested a man after he drove his driver and aide who ordered sev- Swarm of wasps fatally and exit wounds from the electric eral western Michigan elemen- shock. choking motorist car the wrong way across the Bay attack, sting man Bridge from San Francisco to tary students to get off a bus for Oakland. eating and sharing a bag of chips 2 stolen vehicles crash MERRILLVILLE — An have been fired. ROSWELL — A New The San Francisco Chronicle IN Indiana State Police Muskegon Public Schools Su- NM Mexico man has died into each other reported Richard Henry, 29, was sergeant is being credited with perintendent Matthew Cortez after a swarm of wasps attacked JACKSON — Police saving a motorist’s life after he arrested Monday on a charge of said the students left the bus and stung him. MS in Mississippi’s capi- spotted her blocking traffic and driving under the influence. Wednesday afternoon, several The Chaves County sheriff’s of- tal city said two stolen vehicles quickly realized she was choking. The California Highway Pa- stops before they should have. fice identified the man Tuesday have crashed into each other. State police said Sgt. Dan Avi- trol said the car reportedly was Cortez said in a letter to parents as Galdino Guzman, 62. News outlets reported the crash tia was stopped at a traffic light first spotted on Interstate 80 near there’s “no excuse for this kind of Authorities said Guzman was happened before dawn Tuesday Tuesday in Merrillville when he Fremont Street in San Francisco behavior.” He said the driver and trying to pull out an old tree on his eastern New Mexico property near downtown Jackson. One heard vehicle horns honking and at 2:46 a.m. Monday. It then con- aide’s actions were “ deplorable Sept. 22 , but the disturbance pro- of the vehicles left and crashed saw an SUV that wasn’t moving at tinued across the bridge, went and violated district policies, eth- voked the wasps to attack. again a short distance away. a green light. Other drivers were through the toll plaza and onto ics and protocol.” cursing and gesturing at the driv- Authorities said Guzman died One vehicle had just been sto- northbound Interstate 880, still len from a gas station in south er, but Avitia saw that she was Monday due to the multitude of driving in the wrong direction. Man crashed into patrol Jackson. The other had been sto- holding her hands at her neck. stings and heavy swelling on his len from the Jackson suburb of Avitia ran to the driver and CHP officers used spike strips car, attacked K-9 body after spending the night in Clinton about two weeks ago. struck her back, clearing her air- to stop the vehicle near Fifth intensive care at a local hospital. Police Sgt. Roderick Holmes way. Police said the 41-year-old Street in Oakland. WEST PALM BEACH Sheriff office officials urge told WAPT-TV that investigators Crown Point woman had been Kris Borer, a spokesman with FL — Authorities said an residents to be aware of their do not believe the thieves were eating tacos while driving and the CHP, said no injuries or colli- man rammed a police car with a surroundings. working together. choked. sions resulted from the incident. stolen vehicle and attacked a po- From wire reports Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 15 ENTERTAINMENT Billy Ray Cyrus is back, but he never really left

BY ALLISON STEWART industry into the daylight. Cyrus worried Special to The Washington Post that, as the designated country guy, his services would no longer be needed on a THOMPSON’S STATION, Tenn. song he felt a connection to. n this hot August morning, Billy “I started freaking because something Ray Cyrus sits in the family inside my spirit knew that this was a spe- room of his brother’s house, cial moment, and something very impor- Owhich lies adjacent to his own tant in my life,” he recalls. “My spirit was sprawling property in the bucolic hin- just going crazy, and I kept pushing. It just terlands of Nashville. He’s talking about looked like it was going to go away.” — what else? — “Old Town Road,” then in When the remix landed atop the Bill- its 19th week at the top of the charts, the board Top 100 a few weeks later, it wasn’t longest such streak in history. At this mo- just a hit, it was a populist uprising. And it ment, it still feels unstoppable, but Cyrus, was something that looked familiar. “The a longtime student of chart positions, country world was trying to do to Lil Nas senses its record-shattering run is almost exactly what they did to Billy Ray Cyrus over, and he’s right. Within days, he and with ‘Achy Breaky,’ ” Jozzy says. “This Lil Nas X are deposed by Billie Eilish’s was his redemption, a little bit.” “Bad Guy.” Growing up in Kentucky, Cyrus played The unlikely collaboration between the baseball. He wanted to go pro, but when 58-year-old country singer from Flat- a voice inside his head told him he would woods, Ky., and the 20-year-old rapper be a musician instead, he listened. “When from Atlanta was still the unquestioned I traded that catcher’s mitt in and bought soundtrack of summer, ascending from a left-handed guitar, I didn’t look back,” viral smash to mainstream hit to world- he says. For 10 demoralizing years, he eating cultural phenomenon. It created struggled. He briefly moved to Southern a special bond between the pair, which Above: Lil Nas X, left, and California in search of a record deal makes sense because Cyrus is one of the Billy Ray Cyrus accept the and became a successful car salesman few people who can understand the very song of the year award instead. He returned home, got married, peculiar position currently occupied by for “Old Town Road” at got divorced and built up a local follow- Lil Nas X. “Achy Breaky Heart” was the the MTV Video Music ing. During a now-legendary stand at the “Old Town Road” of its day, a genre-bend- Awards on Aug. 26 at Ragtime Lounge in Huntington, W.Va., ing, gatekeeper-offending, once-in-a-gen- the Prudential Center in he played to overflow crowds every night, eration crossover sensation that changed Newark, N.J. an early version of the all-encompassing the culture forever. international celebrity that would follow. “This young man had clearly defined MATT SAYLES, INVISION/AP Cyrus could have reigned there indefi- exactly what he wanted to happen, and Left: Cyrus and daughter nitely, but he was closing in on 30, and he that’s the way you reach your dreams,” Miley Cyrus are pictured worried that if he didn’t get a record deal Cyrus says approvingly. in a scene from “Hannah soon, he never would. And he was starting Cyrus is serious and polite and peppers Montana: The Movie.” to get a bad feeling about the Ragtime. “I his conversation with a mixture of back- felt like I was gonna die,” Cyrus recalls. woods mysticism, shrewd observations DISNEY/MCT He means it literally. “The bar was get- on the entertainment industry and Dale Below: Cyrus as he appears ting pretty rough, and it was getting so Carnegie-esque inspirational sayings. He on the album cover of packed, it was uncontrollable. Like, every believes in intuition, and spirits. He looks “Some Gave All,” which single night, you just couldn’t get people in for signs in things. He’s a you-miss-one- spawned the smash single there. It was getting crazy.” hundred-percent-of-the-shots-you-don’t- “Achy Breaky Heart.” His intuition also told him something take kind of guy. good was about to happen. He played his He also has been at the forefront of the song “Some Gave All,” an ode to veterans cultural conversation at three pivotal and Unlike “Friends” or the that Cyrus views as the most consequen- very different points in the past 30 years: tial song of his entire career, for Harold for “Achy Breaky”; the Disney Channel Spice Girls, “Achy Breaky Shedd at Mercury Records and got a smash “Hannah Montana,” in which he record deal on the spot. played the father of his real-life daughter Heart” was a piece of ’90s His first single was a goofy, danceable Miley; and “Old Town Road.” But Billy earworm called “Don’t Tell My Heart.” At Ray Cyrus was always here, plugging pop culture few people least that’s what it was called until Cyrus, along, even when the conversation turned felt nostalgic for. “I wish who had field-tested the song for audi- away from him. He has been directed by ences at the Ragtime, politely suggested David Lynch and befriended by George Billy Ray Cyrus would renaming it “Achy Breaky Heart.” Jones, and he just performed at Glaston- Cyrus and the song’s writer, Don Von bury. How weird is that? make a comeback” is not Tress, soon became close friends. “I was Unlike “Friends” or the Spice Girls, struck by his charisma and his honesty,” “Achy Breaky Heart” was a piece of ’90s something anybody has ever Von Tress recalls. “Back in the day when pop culture few people felt nostalgic for. everybody had to have a Stetson stapled to “I wish Billy Ray Cyrus would make a said out loud, probably not their forehead, here’s this guy with a mul- comeback” is not something anybody has let and a cutoff sweatshirt and high-top ever said out loud, probably not even Billy even Billy Ray Cyrus. tennies.” Ray Cyrus. “Achy Breaky” was instantly polar- Cyrus spent hours studying “Old Town Lil Nas X didn’t care about that, or izing. Pop fans embraced it as a novelty Road” like it was homework. “(I) learned maybe he just didn’t know. He had grown hit. Country purists saw it as degrading it really good,” he says, “because it was up with “Hannah Montana,” and Cyrus and ridiculous. (That the accompanying different for me, but I loved it.” was one of the only country singers he video, featuring a hip-swiveling Cyrus, Cyrus was paired with hip-hop artist was familiar with. In December, the rap- helped set off a nationwide line-danc- per, hoping to create a viral moment for and songwriter Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, ing craze somehow made it worse.) His his brand-new country-trap song, tweeted who worked with him on his guest verse. debut album went on to sell 9 million in Cyrus’ direction (“twitter please help Jozzy told Cyrus that her mom had a copies. me get billy ray cyrus on this”). crush on him during the “Achy Breaky” Artists often have complicated rela- In mid-March, Cyrus got an email from years, which he didn’t seem to find sur- tionships with the hits that made them an executive at Columbia Records, asking prising. Everybody’s mom did. famous: Sometimes a song isn’t repre- if he would listen to a track by a young Jozzy told Cyrus she wanted him to sentative of their body of work, or it’s Atlanta artist named Lil Nas X. There approach the song as a rapper would. “I embarrassing, or they just tire of it. Ask was an accompanying link to a site called said, ‘We’re going to role reverse,’ ” Jozzy Cyrus whether this might be the case for TikTok. Cyrus was mystified. “I’m going, recalled. “You’re going to be Magic John- him, and he looks incredulous. “Are you ‘Who is Lil Nas? And what is TikTok?’ ” son, and Lil Nas is going to be Larry Bird. crazy?” he asks. “Are you nuts? Don’t ever TikTok, Cyrus soon discovered, was a We’ve gotta get you the hottest bars.’ ” think that about me.” social media app specializing in highly It was around this time that the original Cyrus had enough post-“Achy Breaky” meme-able homemade videos. He was version of “Old Town Road” was deemed hits to fend off official one-hit-wonder sta- mad at himself for not already knowing insufficiently country, and it was removed tus, but by the release of his third album, that. “I’m a student of the game. I should from the Billboard country charts. The country radio no longer welcomed him. have known what TikTok is. I’m always decision brought usually subterranean looking for the next competitive edge.” issues of race and genre in the music CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 PAGE 16 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 MUSIC REVIEWS

FROM PAGE 15 His father suggested he re- invent himself as an actor, like Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton did. “I said, ‘I’m not an actor,’ ” Cyrus recalls. “And he said, ‘I’m sure it’s just like everything else. You just gotta start. You’ll learn.’ ” Solo suits her Parton, Miley’s godmother, also urged him to diversify. Cyrus set his mind to acting and soon found himself with a small part in Lynch’s 2001 mind-bend- ing masterpiece, “Mulholland Drive.” The director proved in- fluential in molding the singer’s minimalist acting style. Cyrus went on to play a small- town doctor who moves to the big city in the Pax network series “Doc,” which ran for 88 episodes. In 2005, he was cast as Robby Stewart in “Hannah Montana,” opposite a tweenage Miley, who played a pop star undercover as an ordinary girl. The series launched his daugh- ter into orbit and gave Cyrus a new public identity: Miley’s dad. “Hannah Montana” upended life for the Cyrus family, who were soon followed everywhere by paparazzi. “The good news is, I like people,” Cyrus says. “I fear more the day that nobody gives Red Light Management a s---. I think that’s a scarier reality, going out somewhere and nobody even caring.” Cyrus was more famous than Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard creates personal, provocative debut album he’d been in years, but his music career was flagging. During the 2000s and much of the ’10s, BY RAGAN CLARK Just as Howard brings to he tried everything: Patri- Associated Press light the gray area of religion otic albums. Christian albums. in “He Loves Me,” she does Heavy metal. “Dancing with the olo projects can be hit or miss for artists looking to break the same with race in “Goat Stars.” He ditched Billy Ray and from a band. For some, their newfound creative indepen- Head.” The song gives a per- renamed himself Cyrus. He even dence allows them to hit their stride. For others (even Mick sonal account of her experi- grew his mullet back, hoping that Jagger), they function better as part of a collective effort. ence as a child born to a white audiences shared his nostalgia Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes falls into the mother and a black father. She for that iconic, long-ago hair- S style. (They did not.) former category. Her personality and songwriting shine through on learns that her father’s car “Jaime,” the singer and guitarist’s 11-track solo debut. was vandalized — someone not By the time he and Von Tress Howard doesn’t play it safe on “Jaime.” She experiments with only slashed his tires, but put a finished work on “The Snake- musical styles more than she typically has in her work with the goat’s head in the back. Doctor Circus,” a concept album Shakes. While Alabama Shakes adhere to a more classic rock sound, The track starts with a about the American condition Howard brings in gospel, lo-fi and funk infl uences on “Jaime.” chilled-out beat, not introduc- that emphasized topical concerns In her subject matter, she also doesn’t pull any punches, tackling ing the shocking imagery of the such as opioid addiction, Cyrus religion in “He Loves Me” and race in “Goat Head.” Even seeming- Brittany Howard goat head until the song is two thought he might never write an- ly simple songs, such as “Georgia,” carry weight. In a world where Jaime (ATO Records) minutes into its three-minute other song. When “SnakeDoctor” lesbian love songs are a rarity in the mainstream, this tender track runtime. The image is meant to was released in May, he says, “I feels both powerful and vulnerable. jolt listeners and shed light to a figured that was probably it for “He Loves Me” samples church sermons as Howard sings, “I further point — conversations on race can’t be painted into a pretty me.” don’t go to church anymore.” It confronts the dissonance between picture when the underlying history refl ects a grotesque past. She Now Cyrus is enjoying his religious teachings and progressive lifestyles head on. “I know He not only alludes to this past, but her own struggle with identity. third foray into pop cultural still loves me when I’m smoking blunts / Loves me when I’m drink- Howard has rewarded audiences with her honesty, proving that relevancy in as many decades. ing too much,” she sings. Then later, “He doesn’t judge me.” she stands both within her band and on her own. He’s very famous again, but it’s an odd kind of fame: It’s his, but not his. He’s Hannah Montana’s dad, Lil Nas X’s sidekick. Joel Paterson comes from his nimble fi ngers, His success this go-round picking, plucking and strumming to Let it Be Guitar! (Bloodshot Records) might be proximal, but it’s also evoke ethos and a mid-century mood. easier to handle. After decades Close your eyes, picture Chet Atkins pulling up a On the mod and swoony “If I Fell,” in which he worked himself to bar stool on the beach at Waikiki and coolly pluck- the playful undertones almost make exhaustion onstage and on sets, ing out a surfy rendition of Paul McCartney’s iconic you want to blurt out “cha, cha, cha.” straining his marriage and “Michelle.” Paterson is a titan in Chicago’s missing large portions of his That’s just one of the sounds Chicago-based guitar roots music scene and has toured in kids’ childhoods, he can now do wizard Joel Paterson conjures up on his new Europe but deserves broader atten- exactly as he pleases. He enjoys tion. He’s accompanied here by a trio instrumental collection of 16 classic Bea- collaborations with younger art- of equally stellar Chicago-based mu- tles’ songs. “Let it Be Guitar!” showcases ists . He has begun writing songs sicians and sometimes bandmates: Paterson’s signature self-assured again. “I may just have peace of Beau Sample on bass, Alex Hall on mind for the first time ever,” he retro style, fi lled with fl ourishes drums and organist Chris Foreman. of vintage rock, jazz, coun- says. “I feel like I can just lay my The tracks cover some of the burden down.” try and blues. Fab Four’s most iconic records, The one word Cyrus repeated- The reverb-heavy trills including “Abbey Road,” “A ly uses to describe his life after and twangs of Paterson’s Hard Day’s Night,” “Rubber “Old Town Road” is “magical.” “This Boy” perfectly Soul” and the “White Album,” “It’s just a beautiful, magical echo the longing of a jilted but oddly — given the title choice story that I look back on and I boyfriend. The jazzy pluck- — not “Let it Be.” Be assured that go, ‘I can’t imagine my life now ing on “Honey Pie” creates a Joel Paterson Paterson has a reason. without it,’ ” he says. “I never jauntier feeling. Fans who’ve picks on the — Lindsey Tanner dreamed another one would watched Paterson perform Beatles. Associated Press come back around. I would’ve live know his mastery comes TED BERANIS been fine. But now, looking back straight-faced. The emotion Bloodshot Records on it, this was my story.” Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 17 MUSIC

APPRECIATION

Ric Ocasek and the Cars’ gleaming new wave did something surprising: It endured

BY MIKAEL WOOD  Los Angeles Times

t’s almost impossible to do now, after decades of fi nally grasp where he is in the rhythmic pattern. continuous radio play that’s rendered the Cars’ Or consider how little the plush production of music as familiar as the smell of your own auto- “Drive” sets you up for the sheer hopelessness of mobile. But put on “Just What I Needed” or “Let’s the song, the second-most-haunting ballad ever Go” or “Shake It Up” and try to imagine that you’re sung by a rock group’s bassist after Timothy B. encountering the song for the fi rst time. Schmit and the Eagles’ “I Can’t Tell You Why.” Listen to the guitars, how they idle for a few sec- “Who’s gonna pay attention to your dreams?” Orr onds before suddenly zooming off from the starting sings, “And who’s gonna plug their ears when you line. Listen to the beat, which suggests a machine scream?” It’s a chilling vision made only more so by until it doesn’t. And listen to those crisp, compact the loveliness of Ocasek’s melody. melodies, none with a single note out of place The frontman — memorably captured in a late- — even (or especially) the weird ones, as when the ’70s Rolling Stone profi le, bitching about the lousy dissonant “your” in “ribbons in your hair” gives songs on his car’s FM radio — worked hard to “Just What I Needed” a vivid splash of sexual des- create music that could tell both a short story and peration. a long one. He and Orr formed the Cars in Boston Do all that, then ask yourself if anybody from the after trying out a variety of other modes, including late 1970s and early 1980s was making tunes more post-hippie folk-pop in a group called Milkwood. precisely designed to grab than the Cars, whose And the band’s graduation fi ve albums in from mastermind, Ric Ocasek, died at his home in New Queen’s producer (Roy Thomas Baker) to Def Lep- York City on Sept. 15, of heart disease. Depending pard’s (Robert John “Mutt” Lange) demonstrated on whom you trust, the eternally gangly Ocasek Ocasek’s willingness to do Big ’80s bombast even as was either 70, which is surprising to learn, or 75, his lyrics grew colder and more suspicious. which is totally insane. The Cars’ heavy investment in music videos was The poppiest punk band — or were they the pun- another play for ubiquity by a band whose stiff live kiest pop band? — of their new-wave generation, the show never inspired much in the way of hysteria. Cars grabbed plenty with their string of immediate- Where some of his post-punk peers dismissed the ly appealing hits, more than a dozen of which made medium, Ocasek went all in with high-concept vid- it inside the top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100. From eos for “Magic” and “Shake It Up” and “You Might the group’s fl awless self-titled debut album in 1978 Think,” which won that VMA with computer-gener- to “Heartbeat City” in 1984, they went platinum ated graphics as garish as they were novel. every time out; their clip for “You Might Think” His understanding of the importance of visuals was named video of the year over “Thriller” at the — here was a guy with a durable look — extended inaugural MTV Video Music Awards. (Alas, the Cars lost best new artist at the Grammys in 1979 to, to his licensing the group’s music to movies, as uh, A Taste of Honey.) when “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” used “Mov- Yet Ocasek and his bandmates — guitarist Elliot ing in Stereo” to soundtrack an iconic scene featur- Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes, drummer David ing Phoebe Cates. Robinson and bassist Benjamin Orr, who died in Yet Ocasek’s commercial instinct was always 2000 — also knew how to maintain their grip. “My accompanied by the commitment of a true artiste. Best Friend’s Girl,” “Good Times Roll,” “Magic,” During the Cars’ chart-topping heyday he produced “Drive” — each hooky little jam stuck around to uncompromising albums by acts like Bad Brains become a permanent fi xture of the era, not unlike and Suicide; later, after the band broke up (but the less stylish singles of that other inescapable before it reunited briefl y in 2011), he worked in the AOR fi gure who just preceded Ocasek in death: studio with some of its inheritors, including Weezer Eddie Money. and Guided by Voices. Look under the hood and you can understand In 1997, another admirer, Billy Corgan of Smash- why. Beneath the shiny surfaces and the metronom- ing Pumpkins, convened a portion of Ocasek’s ic grooves, the Cars’ songs, which Ocasek wrote celebrity fan club to back the singer on a solo album and which he and Orr alternately sang, sported all clearly meant to attract a young new audience. The kinds of musical and emotional eccentricities that so-so “Troublizing” didn’t quite work out that way. made them hard to shake. It didn’t really have to: Last year, when the Killers’ Think of that line about the hair ribbons in “Just Brandon Flowers inducted the Cars into the Rock & What I Needed,” which cuts against the practiced Roll Hall of Fame, he recalled being knocked out by indifference of the priceless opening lyric: “I don’t the band’s classic records as a 13-year-old in 1994, mind you coming here / And wasting all my time.” well into its afterlife. Or the unexpected moment Ocasek chooses to enter Ocasek’s instant hits had hung on. They’re still “Good Times Roll,” seemingly off beat until you hanging on.

Ric Ocasek is pictured during an early Cars show. From the late ’70s through the mid-’80s, the band crafted a string of irresistible, enduring hits. TNS PAGE 18 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 BOOKS Good kids versus evil adults in King’s ‘Institute’

BY WILLIAM SHEEHAN Tim Jamieson, a roving former policeman narrative invites us to ponder the image of its conclusion. The fi rst is the fact that In- Special to The Washington Post who will play a vital role in the dramas to children separated from their parents and stitute personnel, in focusing so complete- come. The action then shifts to Minneapo- forced to live in brutal circumstances, all ly on Luke’s minor telekinetic abilities, wenty years ago, Stephen King’s lis and to the home of to serve the purposes of powerful men. ignore the one weapon he can use against high-fl ying career nearly came the novel’s protagonist, The bulk of the action takes place in the them: his prodigious intellect. Second, to an end when he was struck by 12-year-old Luke Ellis. Institute itself and concerns the concerted in creating human “weapons” to be used Tan out-of-control vehicle near his Luke is a bona fi de, efforts of a group of traumatized kids to against perceived enemies, the Institute home in rural Maine. The decades since off-the-charts genius understand and utilize their own abili- has created a weapon to be used against that near-fatal encounter have been a who possesses a minor ties, and to turn those abilities against itself. Through the combination of Luke’s kind of bonus round, and King has taken talent for telekinesis. their captors. The result is a scenario that intellect and the linked mental efforts of full advantage. His output during this The story begins in plays to the author’s strengths. Few writ- the imprisoned children — particularly period includes more than 20 novels and earnest when a trio of ers have King’s ability to create credible a powerfully psychic 10-year-old named several collections of short fi ction, along thugs invade Luke’s young people whose nascent qualities Avery Dixon — a revolution takes place, with numerous screenplays and assorted home, kill his parents prefi gure the adults they will (with luck) shifting the balance of power dramatical- nonfi ction. Always prolifi c, King seems to and carry him off to become. And even fewer have the imagi- ly. Luke escapes and fi nds his way south have tapped into a bottomless reservoir the dark destination of the novel’s title. native resources that King brings to bear to the town of DuPray, where unexpected of narrative. “The Institute” is the lat- The Institute is a clandestine organiza- on his portrait of life at the Institute, a life help awaits. est to emerge, and it is classic King, with tion located deep in the Maine woods. fi lled with large and small cruelties, and Throughout his long career, King has an extra measure of urgency and anger. It exists for one purpose only: to study, with a chilling indifference to the effect been committed to the bedrock notion that Beneath its extravagant plot and typically enhance and exploit the paranormal those cruelties have on the most vulner- stories matter, that they help us under- propulsive prose, the book is animated by a talents (telepathy and telekinesis, for able among us. The Institute, King tells stand both ourselves and the world we central concern that could not be more rel- the most part) of its youthful prisoners. us, not only destroys its chosen victims. inhabit. “The Institute,” fi lled as it is with evant: the inhumane treatment of children. Through invasive techniques that amount It also destroys the “moral compass” anger, sorrow, empathy and, yes, hope, “The Institute” begins in DuPray, S.C., to little more than torture, the Institute of those who work there too long. Once reiterates that commitment with undimin- far from the eventual center of the nar- staff attempts to transform their charges again, the real world peers out from be- ished power. It is a fi rst-rate entertain- rative. King quickly introduces us to the into psychic weapons in an endless war hind the curtain of King’s fi ction. ment that has something important to say. town and its denizens, chief among them against political enemies. The ensuing Two notable ironies drive the novel to We all need to listen.

‘After the Flood’ ‘Cold Storage ’ ‘The First Mistake’ ‘Old Bones’ ‘A Single Thread ’ Kassandra Montag David Koepp Sandie Jones Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Tracy Chevalier In her debut novel, Montag When Skylab falls apart in Alice has been through a lot. Archaeologist Nora Kelly gets Violet yearns to build a mean- explores the social impact of the early 1970s and crashes to The mysterious death of her fi rst a visit from historian Clive Ben- ingful life for herself — a task climate change in a dystopian Earth, some of the pieces land husband, Tom, left her shattered , ton, who shows her a lost artifact that’s far from straightforward future where the Earth’s surface in a remote area of Australia. In too emotionally weak to care tied to the fate of the Donner for an unmarried woman in 1932 is covered in water. 1987, an attempt to remove rust for her daughter. After years of Party, the group of people England. Myra and her family were from one of the artifacts triggers medications and doctors’ care, trapped by a blizzard in the She is a kind of pre-feminist able to somewhat prepare for a response in a dormant fungus she fi nally met Nathan and Sierra Mountains of California heroine who is forced by circum- the fl ood. After enduring the that was inside. The life-form remarried, had another child and in 1847 that resorted to cannibal- stance to craft an independent devastating event, Myra is gutted spreads like wildfi re and kills all seems to be on the mend. ism to survive. life. A so-called “surplus woman” when her husband cracks under of the inhabitants in the town. Alice has managed to keep the Benton fi nds a diary writ- whose generation of male peers the pressure of the new world. The Pentagon receives word of a commercial design business she ten by one of the victims, and it was decimated in World War I, He takes their daughter, Row, to potential biochemical attack and started with Tom going strong, reveals the location of a camping Violet lost a fi ance and a beloved escape to higher ground, leaving sends operative Roberto Diaz and and Nathan has taken an interest site thought lost. The historical brother in battle 15 years earlier a pregnant Myra behind. his partner to investigate. They in the company. They’re on the implications are priceless, and — events that all but sealed a Myra uses the fi shing and discover the bodies and realize verge of the deal of the century, so Kelly agrees to go with him to “spinsterhood” of taking care of boating skills her grandfather this organism will not stop unless a housing development in Japan see what they can fi nd. her cantankerous mother and liv- taught her to survive. Myra and they burn the entire area to ruin. that stands to transform their Junior FBI agent Corrie Swan- ing off the charity of her surviv- her young daughter sail over re- They take a tiny sample for study company into a global player. son is working on cold cases ing brother. gions of what used to be the U .S., and lay waste to the town. What’s more, she’s found the when a strange murder plunges Yet, acting without a rule book, hoping for a hearty catch that The sample shows frightening perfect best friend in Beth, some- her into her fi rst active investi- Violet takes small steps to shift can be traded for basic needs. properties that if left unchecked one she confi des in and trusts. gation. A murder in a cemetery the needle on her happiness. While on land, Myra learns could turn into an extinction- But when hints of lies and unveils a link to several grave After moving to Winchester , through dangerous circumstanc- level event for the planet. Rather betrayals begin to emerge, Alice robberies all tied to people with she’s drawn into an embroidery es that Row has been spotted in than continue the study, the starts to doubt everything, and the same last name. circle. This may seem like an un- The Valley. It becomes her life specimen is buried in cold stor- the solid foundation she’s rebuilt When a woman with the same likely path to independence, but mission to fi nd Row and bring age, and over time is forgotten. dissolves under her feet. As her last name disappears, Swanson it ends up being much more than her home. Unfortunately, in When the fungus is awakened in truth unravels, readers are hold- begins to realizes that some- a satisfying hobby for Violet. She order to get to The Valley, rumor 2019, the path to save humanity ing onto one thread while another thing sinister is occurring. Her pursues it with passion . has it that sailors must cross falls upon a security guard who suddenly dangles before us. research puts her directly in the Chevalier has done a masterful treacherous waters and evade doesn’t like his job, a co-worker From the author of “The Other path of Kelly and their expedi- job of depicting the circumstanc- raiders while withstanding freez- he has a crush on, and Diaz. Woman,” a debut celebrated as tion, and murder is on the map. es of a generation of women we ing temperatures. Koepp, the screenwriter for one of 2018’s twistier plots and a Long-time readers of Preston seldom think about: the mothers, Readers can expect adventure, fi lms including “Jurassic Park” truly immersing read, this mys- and Child will enjoy seeing Nora sisters, wives and fi ancees of suspense and harrowing tales on and Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man,” tery/domestic thriller is perhaps Kelly and Corrie Swanson take men lost in World War I, whose the high seas through this watery takes readers on a chilling but more predictable but nearly as center stage in what is a terrifi c job it was to remember those lost journey. fun ride. compelling as the fi rst. start to a new series. but not forgotten. — Lincee Ray/AP — Jeff Ayers/AP — Ginny Greene /TNS — Jeff Ayers/AP — Genine Babakian/AP Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 19 CROSSWORD AND COMICS NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

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“Gunston Street” is drawn by Basil Zaviski. Email him at [email protected], and visit gunstonstreet.com. PAGE 20 •STARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 GADGETS The new Apple upgrade rule Why the iPhone 11 might — or might not — be for you

BY GEOFFREY A. FOWLER AND HEATHER KELLY iPhone senses your hand is shaking. (Using a tripod or The Washington Post bracing the phone against a wall helps.) The 11 doesn’t offer anything new to help with our e’re calling an end to a golden rule of tech: most practical camera need: zooming closer. The 11 Pro AP You no longer have to upgrade your iPhone models include a lens with two-times optical zoom, but every two years. Three will do just fi ne. it’s no more powerful than the one already on the X and W Apple’s $700 iPhone 11 and triple-lens even the 7 Plus. (We wish Apple had included the zoom $1,000 11 Pro have now arrived in stores. But unless lens on the regular 11 model, but it did not.) you’re the owner of a 2016 iPhone 7 or earlier, you prob- So what about the new lens Apple is touting? All of Durability ably don’t need one. the 11 models include an “ultrawide” lens. Like looking We’ve been testing the new phones and think they’re through the peephole in a door, it lets you capture more The iPhone 7 was the fi rst of the line to get waterproof- swell. But so was the iPhone X from two years ago. So we with a 120-degree fi eld of view. It’s a creative tool that ing. The 11 is water resistant up to two meters and the 11 approached this review with a different lens: Instead of can be fun when you’re very close to your subject. We’re Pro up to four meters. We’re not sure that’s going to move comparing it to last year’s iPhone XS, we’ve been using just not sure how often we’ll actually make use of it. the ball for many people. the 11 alongside iPhones that are two and three years Apple also claims the glass covering the front and old — the X and the 7. To measure the most important Battery life back of the 11 is stronger than on the X. We did not at- change, the cameras, we used a three-way selfi e stick to The 11 promises some tremendous, life-altering tempt throwing our review units on concrete. But we did make the phones snap the same photo at the same time. battery improvements. But what that means for your miss the metal back on the 7, which doesn’t shatter. The We were hard-pressed to fi nd features we couldn’t upgrade is harder to say. switch to a glass back on the X and later allows iPhones to live without on the 11 — and surprised at how well the Apple says the iPhone 11 Pro can go four more hours charge wirelessly — which hasn’t really caught on. X has aged. Our takeaway: Anyone with an iPhone 7 (or than last year’s iPhone XS before needing a recharge. Should you go Pro? older) will appreciate that the 11 shoots better photos in How about vs. an iPhone 7? It won’t say. Apple offers only the dark, promises a longer battery life and has a larger this consistent data point: While playing a nonstop video, So you’ve decided to upgrade. Which one do you buy? screen. Otherwise, save your cash for next year, which both the 7 and X lasts 13 hours; an 11 lasts 17. But that’s Anyone on a budget might do just fi ne with last year’s will likely bring bigger changes like support for ultra-fast hardly a real-life situation. model, the iPhone XR, which now sells for $600. It’s got 5G networks. (If battery life or the device’s overall slowness are your almost everything good about the $700 11, except for Of course, our rule is just a guide. It’s okay to hold on to main motivating factors for getting a new phone, consider Night Mode, that wide-angle lens and this year’s even- your iPhone even longer. Apple’s latest iOS 13 update sup- getting your battery replaced before buying a new one.) faster processor. Its battery life is still fantastic. If you’ve ports models going back to the four-year-old iPhone 6S. got $100 to spare, Night Mode on the 11 alone is worth it. Here’s what an iPhone 11 or 11 Pro will actually feel Face ID What you’re really buying with the Pro is that third, like coming from the iPhone 7 and the iPhone X. When Apple skipped the iPhone 9 and jumped into let- zoom lens. It’s only available on the Pro and Pro Max. ters with the iPhone X, it also jumped into the future. For The rest of the differences between the 11 and 11 Pro The camera anyone coming from a 7, you’ll immediately notice: models can best be described with the shrug emoji. The A picture is worth a thousand words. But is it worth 1. There’s no more home button or fi ngerprint reader. Pro offers a slightly better, and brighter, screen. The $1,000? Or even $700? Instead, you swipe up from the bottom of the phone and 6.5-inch Pro Max version is the only way to max out your With our test trident shooting cameras simultaneously, unlock with your face. Most people get used to it. screen addiction, and also get the longest-lasting battery. we could clearly see improvements in the 11 over the 7 2. The fancy face-detecting cameras also do a thing in lighting and color. But vs. the X? The changes are only called Animojis, which map your face to let you pretend Reasons to buy nothing dramatic in very specifi c photo situations. to be characters such as an octopus or smiling excrement. There are some legitimate reasons you may want to In daytime shots — and even a few we took at happy On the 11, you get one more feature not available in the hold onto your iPhone 7 or older. Mainly: whether you can hour — the 11 produced more detail than the 7 and X. X: You can take what Apple is calling a “slofi e,” or a slow- physically hold onto it. But in some photos, we actually preferred the warmer motion video of your face. You, of course, could take a Apple’s phones keep on getting larger. Sure, they need tone of the X. slow motion video of your face before using the back-fac- the extra space to cram in all the upgraded technology, In the dark, a new Night Mode on the 11 and 11 Pro ing camera, but this saves you the effort of rotation. but many people still like their phones petite. The iPhone made a more dramatic difference, fi nding light and color 7 is both thinner and lighter than any phone that came in situations that even our eyes couldn’t. Speed and storage after it. The iPhone SE, now only sold used or refur- When the Night Mode activates (which happens auto- Apple is beating the pants off the rest of the industry in bished, is the only iPhone with a pocket-friendly 4-inch matically), the iPhone merges together a bunch of shots the speed of the processor that’s the brain of the phone. screen. taken with different exposure lengths, taking the best, But we had a hard time feeling it vs. the X. A $700-and-up gadget is a serious investment. If you’ve sharpest bits of each. That means you (and your subjects) There is one major spec upgrade since the 7 that you’ll just got to be seen walking around with not one, not two, have to hold really still — up to about 30 seconds — as the really feel: more storage. An entry-level iPhone 7 only but three camera lenses, we get it. But you should also iPhone collects all those shots. How long you have to wait came with 32 gigabytes of storage. The X and 11 both feel no pressure at all to buy the shiny new thing — and depends on how dark your scene is, and how much the start at 64 gigabytes. know you’re not alone. These cases will make you, new iPhone feel fancy

BY GREGG ELLMAN GADGET WATCH ate, so the shell provides the utmost Tribune News Service protection for your iPhone. The Pelican Protector EMS (Easy ith the recent launch of the refi ned metallic buttons. Mount System) is $80 and starts Apple iPhone XI, many acces- The Tough Watercolor has a visual rain- with the Pelican’s rugged protector sories for its predecessor in the bow effect created with individual droplets case and an impact-resistant outer WiPhone X line still fi t and do their of ink on the case, which are suspended in shell. To this, it adds a shock-absorb- job on the new stylish hardware. But with resin to create a true masterpiece. The result ing rubber lining. It’s also compatible something new, many users do not want to is a vivid saturated ink form in a rainbow with Qi wireless chargers. dress it up in used clothing, not when third- swirl, and each case is one of a kind. The integrated Easy Mount System party companies are rolling out all kinds of Case-Mate’s new collections for the Apple includes a detachable magnetic battery cool things. iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max range for power on the go that adds from 38 It’s clear a glance that Case-Mate lat- from $19.99 to $59.99. percent to 51 percent additional power. est stylish cases are designed to make new Online: case-mate.com Another choice is the Pelican Protec- phone owners look good. The cases feature tor EMS Vent Mount featuring the top- genuine materials, glittering crystals and Pelican’s new iPhone case lineup has the selling Protector design with integrated 10-foot drop protection. durability you would expect from a company EMS steel plate and integrated EMS With the Confetti Waterfall ($39.99), the known for product protection. vent mount. The mount can also be used design changes every time the case moves, Among the new choices is the Pelican as a handy media viewing kickstand. creating a dynamic, fl owing, glitter effect. Traveler Phone Case ($50), a lightweight They are all backed by Pelican’s life- CASE-MATE/TNS Color confetti dots are sealed inside with case featuring reinforced three-layer time guarantee and drop-tested to military certifi ed safe mineral oil to create the effect. construction and a critical fl exible interior specs. Case-Mate’s Confetti Waterfall The case is compatible with wireless bumper that will absorb any force of impact. Online: Pelican.com; prices for the new (top) and Tough Watercolor cases charging, has anti-scratch technology and It’s constructed with fortifi ed polycarbon- cases range from $30 to $80 combine beauty and protection. Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 21 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Sean Klimek, Europe commander Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Europe must close ranks against Iran’s threats Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY BOBBY GHOSH The Europeans also haven’t stopped demonstration that the Europeans will no Bloomberg Opinion pressing Trump to ease his “maximum longer tolerate his hostile behavior. The EDITORIAL pressure” campaign against the Islamic quickest way to do this is to join the U.S. he scales are finally falling from Republic. In recent weeks, Macron has effort to protect the sea lanes and oil infra- , Editor Terry Leonard European eyes on Iran. In a joint structure in and around the Persian Gulf. [email protected] taken the lead, proposing a package that statement on Monday, Germany, includes a $15 billion line of credit. Britain is already signed up for some of Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor TFrance and Britain held the Meanwhile, the Europeans have ad- the naval duties, and Johnson has said he’s [email protected] Islamic Republic responsible for the recent opted an indulgent attitude toward Iran’s open to helping Saudi Arabia guard its in- Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities, adding atrocious behavior — its attacks on oil frastructure from Iranian attack. [email protected] that “no other explanation is plausible.” tankers in the Persian Gulf, its defiance of The other Europeans should follow suit At the United Nations General Assembly EU sanctions against giving material as- and close the Western ranks against the Sean Moores, Managing Editor for Presentation in New York, European leaders used their Iranian threat to commerce and trade. [email protected] sistance to the genocidal regime in Syria, meetings with President Hassan Rouhani even its brazen capture of European na- They should also signal an end to their to pile on pressure. France’s President Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital tionals for use as hostages. They expressed tolerance for the regime’s nuclear brink- Emmanuel Macron urged him to meet [email protected] only mild reproach at the regime’s breach manship. Iran’s breach of enrichment with President Donald Trump; Rouhani, of uranium-enrichment limits imposed by limits gives the JCPOA’s signatories cause under strict instructions from his boss, Su- the JCPOA. enough to impose their own economic BUREAU STAFF preme Leader Ali Khamenei, demurred. But given the regime’s penchant for es- sanctions. These may not add much bite to He trotted out the usual preconditions for Europe/Mideast calating provocation, it was bound to test the American sanctions, but the symbol- talks with the U.S. — a return to the 2015 Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief the limits of European sympathy, and then ism would be useful. [email protected] Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and an For Iran, the loss of European indul- +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 end to sanctions — even though these were to go a step too far. That happened with the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s most important gence leaves only the two other JCPOA Pacific already a dead letter. signatories, China and Russia. But the re- To make matters worse for Tehran, Brit- oil installations — which were in effect an Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief assault on the world economy. gime in Tehran has long known not to ex- [email protected] ish Prime Minister Boris Johnson endorsed pect too much material support from those +81.42.552.2511 ext. 88380; DSN (315)227.7380 Trump’s view that Iran should make a new Trump may have helped the European change of heart by his repeated offers of quarters: That is why Iran has never pres- deal with world powers, covering not only sured them to try to save the nuclear deal Washington its nuclear ambitions — the remit of the talks with Rouhani — without precondi- Joseph Cacchioli, Washington Bureau Chief tions. His firing of Iran hawk John Bolton with the urgency it has brought to bear [email protected] JCPOA — but also other threats that it on the Europeans. It cannot have escaped (+1)(202)886-0033 poses. as national security adviser also eased any lingering suspicions that the president was Iranian attention that neither Beijing nor Brian Bowers, Assistant Managing Editor, News In response, Iran professed to be upset Moscow has bent over to create a special [email protected] looking for an excuse to go to war with the with the Europeans, accusing them of purpose vehicle to circumvent American lacking the “strength or willpower to coun- Islamic Republic. CIRCULATION What next for the Europeans? France’s sanctions. ter U.S. bullying.” If the loss of Western sympathy now Mideast This reaction is, to say the least, unchari- president remains keen to play intermedi- ary, but Khamenei’s treatment of the last compels a desperate regime to demand Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager table. Since Trump pulled the U.S. out of more of its eastern and northern friends, world leader to try — Japan’s Shinzo Abe [email protected] the JCPOA last year, the European sig- it will almost certainly meet with more [email protected] — should temper Macron’s optimism. Even natories have given every appearance of disappointment. Xi Jinping and Vladimir DSN (314)583-9111 as Abe was visiting Tehran with hopes of wanting to honor their end of the bargain Putin may criticize Trump’s abrogation of opening discussions, the Iranians engi- Europe with Iran. First, they urged Europe-based the nuclear deal, but Chinese and Russian Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager neered an attack on a Japanese-flagged companies to keep investing in Iran, even companies have little enthusiasm to run [email protected] oil tanker. 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While much of America is Additional contacts That’s nearly 80% of the forest. experiencing record-low unemployment, stripes.com/contactus ews that President Donald It is also critical to understand that all of many communities in the Tongass are see- Trump may seek to exempt the designations listed above, and all of the ing fewer job opportunities, diminished OMBUDSMAN Alaska’s Tongass National Forest protections they afford, will apply to the incomes, high energy costs and even de- Nfrom the Clinton-era “roadless Tongass regardless of what happens with clining populations as residents look else- Ernie Gates rule,” opening up more of the region to po- the roadless rule. where for stable year-round work. tential development, has met with the typi- Most would agree that prohibiting de- The roadless rule has hurt the timber in- The Stars and Stripes ombudsman protects the free flow cal alarm from the president’s critics. So of news and information, reporting any attempts by the velopment on such vast expanses within dustry, which now consists of just a hand- military or other authorities to undermine the newspaper’s it’s time to set the record straight and ex- a 16.7-million-acre forest demonstrates ful of small, family-owned forest products independence. The ombudsman also responds to concerns plain why every statewide elected official sufficient protection. That is why so many companies. It also affects mining, trans- and questions from readers, and monitors coverage for fair- in Alaska supports an exemption from the ness, accuracy, timeliness and balance. The ombudsman Alaskans believe the burdensome roadless portation, energy and more. 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A full exemption from it has always locations where overseas DOD personnel are located. nating 5.7 million acres of wilderness and extending approval timelines and causing been my preference, as well as the united The appearance of advertising in this publication does some projects to be nixed altogether. not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense another 728,000 acres that are managed preference of our state’s congressional del- or Stars and Stripes of the products or services advertised. in a roadless state to maintain wilderness That’s a real problem for southeast Alas- egation and that of Alaska’s governors, re- Products or services advertised shall be made available for characteristics. Sweeping stream buffers ka, where less than 1% of the land base is purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, gardless of party. It will allow Alaskans to religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical authorized under another measure protect privately held. The region’s social and eco- create needed opportunities for a sustain- handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor fish and wildlife habitat. nomic health is closely tied to resource- able year-round economy, while still being of the purchaser, user or patron. When combined with national monu- dependent industries, including fishing, good stewards of our lands and waters. ment and other natural-setting land use forestry, mining and tourism. All of those © Stars and Stripes 2019 Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, represents Alaska designations, more than 13 million acres depend on reasonable access to the Ton- in the U.S. Senate and is chairwoman of the stripes.com of the Tongass are already explicitly re- gass, but over the years, that access has Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. 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Associated Press will have to wait “until we figure by 49,000 members of the United would be created, how much they president of the UAW local in out this mess.” Auto Workers that has paralyzed would pay and whether the proj- Lordstown. TOLEDO, Ohio — In the months Among the thousands of former GM auto production nationwide ect will even get off the ground. The rest retired from GM or since General Motors signaled Lordstown assembly plant work- for nearly two weeks. All of this means it’s doubtful left the company and decided to the closing of its huge car plant in ers now spread across GM facto- any of the workers who have left stay in the area, largely for family Lordstown, Ohio, Tammy Hurst How many UAW jobs the com- ries in seven states, many were pany would need for the battery Lordstown would consider com- reasons, he said. put off setting a wedding date and hoping that the automaker, facing ing back. Tammy Hudak and Matt watched her fiance, two sisters, a plant hasn’t been disclosed, but pressure from President Donald it’s likely to be a few hundred at “It doesn’t seem like it’s going Himes, who grew up the shadow brother and a nephew leave their of the 6-million-square-foot plant Trump, would agree during con- the start and won’t ever come to happen,” said Tommy Wolikow, hometowns for new jobs. that defined Lordstown for gen- tract talks to revive production close to the 4,500 who worked at who transferred to a GM factory All five transferred to GM that ended in March and rescue in Flint, Mich., but held off on erations, are among those who Lordstown making the Chevrolet plants in Kentucky, Missouri and their old jobs. buying a home because he hoped pulled up roots to work at GM in Cruze compact car just two years Tennessee, upending her family But that hope is dwindling. he could return to Ohio, where Spring Hill, Tenn. and their weekly picnics, birthday Instead, GM wants to sell the ago. his 11-year-old daughter lives. Both are still waiting for the parties and shopping outings. plant to a fledgling electric ve- The wages would be much “That’s home, and it’ll always rest of their families to join them. “We’ve always been within 20 hicle maker and build an electric lower, too — as much as 50% be home as long as my family is minutes of each other, and now vehicle battery factory that would below the $30-an-hour top pay there.” we’re all scattered everywhere,” probably be run by a GM joint now made by UAW production Of the workers who once staffed EXCHANGE RATES said Hurst, who is waiting to see venture. workers. the plant around the clock, about Military rates if her fiance settles into his new The battery plant proposal and As for the electric vehicle plant, 3,400 took GM up on transferring Euro costs (Sept. 30) ...... $1.2221 Dollar buys (Sept. 30) ...... €0.8912 job in Kentucky before joining the fate of the Lordstown plant which would be run by a venture to factories around the country, British pound (Sept. 30) ...... $1.26 him. are playing out amid negotia- led by a company called Work- some as far away as Arlington, Japanese yen (Sept. 30) ...... 105.00 South Korean won (Sept. 30) ...... 1,171.00 As for the wedding, that, too, tions aimed at ending the strike horse, it is unclear how many jobs Texas, said Dave Green, former Commercial rates Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3770 British pound ...... $1.2324 Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3246 China (Yuan) ...... 7.1223 Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.8285 US stocks fall; S&P 500 ends with 2nd straight weekly loss Egypt (Pound) ...... 16.3103 Euro ...... $1.0933/0.9146 Hong Kong (Dollar) ...... 7.8404 BY ALEX VEIGA Hungary (Forint) ...... 307.03 the countries against each other remains 2.1% below its all-time that tracks business investment Israel (Shekel) ...... 3.4827 Associated Press is hampering U.S. economic and high set in July. plans declined. Japan (Yen) ...... 108.07 The economic reports followed Kuwait (Dinar) ...... 0.3043 corporate profit growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Av- Norway (Krone) ...... 9.0840 Wall Street capped a choppy The possibility that the U.S. is erage dropped 70.87 points, or data on Thursday indicating that Philippines (Peso) ...... 51.76 week with a second straight 0.3%, to 26,820.25. The Nasdaq, the U.S. economy grew at a mod- Poland (Zloty) ...... 4.01 weighing another way of apply- Saudi Arabia (Riyal) ...... 3.7508 weekly loss for the S&P 500 Fri- ing pressure on China dampened which is heavily weighted with est 2% annual rate in the second Singapore (Dollar) ...... 1.3802 day as worries about a potential quarter, a sharply slower pace South Korea (Won) ...... 1198.23 investors’ already cautious opti- technology stocks, lost 91.03 escalation in the trade war be- than earlier in the year. Switzerland (Franc) ...... 0.9927 mism that the world’s two biggest points, or 1.1%, to 7,939.63. Thailand (Baht) ...... 30.65 tween the U.S. and China erased Investors also shifted money Turkey (New Lira) ...... 5.6625 economies might make progress (Military exchange rates are those early gains. as their representatives resume out of smaller-company stocks, MARKET WATCH available to customers at military banking Technology companies led the which pulled the Russell 2000 facilities in the country of issuance negotiations next month. for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the broad slide as investors weighed a index down 12.85 points, or 0.8%, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For “Here we are, just two weeks report saying the Trump admin- to 1,520.48. nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., out, and now we’re doing things purchasing British pounds in Germany), istration is considering ways to The Commerce Department check with your local military banking to sort of ruffle feathers again,” facility. Commercial rates are interbank limit U.S. investments in China. said spending by U.S. consum- rates provided for reference when buying Bloomberg cited unnamed people said Randy Frederick, vice presi- ers rose just 0.1% in August, the currency. All figures are foreign currencies dent of trading and derivatives at to one dollar, except for the British pound, familiar with the administration’s smallest gain in six months, even which is represented in dollars-to-pound, internal discussions. Charles Schwab. “That kind of as incomes increased at a solid and the euro, which is dollars-to-euro.) Uncertainty over the long-run- spooked the market.” pace. INTEREST RATES ning trade war has fueled vola- The S&P 500 index fell 15.83 A separate report showed or- Prime rate ...... 5.00 tility in the market and stoked points, or 0.5%, to 2,961.79. The ders to U.S. factories for big-ticket Discount rate ...... 2.50 worries that the impact of tariffs benchmark index finished the manufactured goods rose slightly Federal funds market rate ...... 1.85 3-month bill ...... 1.75 and other tactics employed by week with a 1% loss. Even so, it in August, though a key sector 30-year bond ...... 2.12 WEATHER OUTLOOK SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE EAST SUNDAY IN EUROPE MONDAY IN THE PACIFIC

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Sports Pro football Deals Auto racing NFL injury report Harris (foot), S Reshad Jones (ankle), S Friday’s transactions Bank of America ROVAL 400 on AFN Bobby McCain (hamstring/shoulder), NEW YORK — The National Football WR Albert Wilson (hip/calf). BASEBALL lineup League injury report, as provided by the WASHINGTON at NEW YORK GIANTS American League league (OUT - Definitely will not play; — REDSKINS: OUT: TE Jordan Reed LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reinstated Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited (concussion), C Chase Roullier (knee). INF Tommy La Stella from the IL. Friday qualifying; race Sunday Go to the American Forces participation in practice; FULL - Full par- QUESTIONABLE: WR Terry McLaurin BASKETBALL At Charlotte Motor Speedway Road ticipation in practice): (hamstring), G Brandon Scherff (ankle). National Basketball Association Course Network website for the most Sunday GIANTS: OUT: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), NBA — Announced the resignation of Concord, N.C. up-to-date TV schedules. TENNESSEE TITANS at ATLANTA FAL- LB Tae Davis (concussion), LB Alec Ogle- senior vice president and head of ref- (Car number in parentheses) CONS — TITANS: OUT: G Kevin Pamphile tree (hamstring). eree operations retired Air Force Lt. Gen. 1. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, myafn.net (knee). FALCONS: OUT: RB Kenjon Barner SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at ARIZONA CAR- Michelle D. Johnson, effective Oct. 15. 103.198 mph. (concussion/knee). DINALS — SEAHAWKS: DOUBTFUL: C Ethan FOOTBALL 2. (88) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, CLEVELAND BROWNS at BALTIMORE Pocic (back). QUESTIONABLE: DE Ezekiel National Football League 103.078. RAVENS — BROWNS: OUT: OT Kendall Ansah (back), DT Quinton Jefferson (hip), NFL — Granted the L.A. Chargers a ros- 3. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 103.037. Lamm (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S Mor- RB Rashaad Penny (hamstring), CB Neiko ter exemption for RB Melvin Gordon III. 4. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, College football gan Burnett (quadricep), WR Rashard Thorpe (hamstring). CARDINALS: OUT: ATLANTA FALCONS — Released OL 102.893. Higgins (knee), OT Christopher Hubbard WR Damiere Byrd (hamstring), S Charles Nate Wozniak from the practice squad. 5. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 102.838. (foot), S Sheldrick Redwine (hamstring), Washington (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: Signed DE Austin Larkin to the practice 6. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 102.383. Friday’s scores CB Denzel Ward (hamstring), CB Greedy DT Miles Brown (shoulder), G Lamont squad. 7. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 102.359. 8. (19) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, EAST Williams (hamstring). RAVENS: OUT: Gaillard (knee), P Andy Lee (right hip). CHICAGO BEARS — Signed RB Kerrith LB Otaro Alaka (hamstring), CB Jimmy TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at LOS Whyte Jr. from the practice squad. 101.769. Bentley 31, New Haven 14 9. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 101.737. Harvard 42, Brown 7 Smith (knee), S Brynden Trawick (elbow). ANGELES RAMS — BUCCANEERS: OUT: CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DE Da- QUESTIONABLE: TE Mark Andrews (foot), CB Jamel Dean (ankle), LB Devin White vin Bellamy to the practice squad. 10. (21) Paul Menard, Ford, 101.587. Penn St. 59, Maryland 0 11. (2) Brad Keselowski,Ford, 101.486. SOUTH CB Marlon Humphrey (hamstring). (knee). QUESTIONABLE: OT Demar Dot- DETROIT LIONS — Signed WR Tom NEW ENGLAND at BUFFALO — PATRI- son (calf), WR Chris Godwin (hip), C Ryan Kennedy from the practice squad and DT 12. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, Duke 45, Virginia Tech 10 101.449. FAR WEST OTS: QUESTIONABLE: DE Michael Ben- Jensen (back). RAMS: No players listed. Frank Herron to the practice squad. nett (shoulder), RB Rex Burkhead (foot), MINNESOTA at CHICAGO — VIKINGS: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed 13. (41) Daniel Suarez, Ford, 101.953. Air Force 41, San Jose St. 24 14. (47) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, Arizona St. 24, California 17 S Nate Ebner (groin), WR Julian Edelman OUT: G Josh Kline (concussion), LB Ken- RB Bruce Anderson III to the practice (chest), LB Dont’a Hightower (shoulder), trell Brothers (wrist/hamstring). QUES- squad. 101.943. TE Matt LaCosse (ankle), OT Marshall TIONABLE: CB Mackensie Alexander PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed WR 15. (20) Erik Jones, Toyota, 101.887. Newhouse (illness). BILLS: OUT: TE Tyler (elbow). BEARS: OUT: WR Taylor Gabriel Greg Ward to the practice squad. 16. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 101.881. Pro basketball Kroft (ankle), LB Corey Thompson (an- (concussion), DT Bilal Nichols (hand). SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Waived DT 17. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 101.871. kle). QUESTIONABLE: LB Maurice Alexan- QUESTIONABLE: DT Akiem Hicks (knee), Bryan Mone. Signed S Adrian Colbert 18. (95) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, der (knee), OL Jon Feliciano (neck), WR OL Kyle Long (hip), TE Trey Burton (groin), from the practice squad and CB Linden 101.862. Robert Foster (groin), CB Taron Johnson PK Eddy Pineiro (right knee). Stephens to the practice squad. 19. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, WNBA playoffs (hamstring), OL Spencer Long (ankle), JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at DENVER HOCKEY 101.732. 20. (8) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, (x-if necessary) WR Isaiah McKenzie (ankle), RB Devin BRONCOS — JAGUARS: OUT: LB D.J. Al- National Hockey League Singletary (hamstring). exander (hamstring), TE Josh Oliver NHL — Fined Tampa Bay F Cedric Pa- 101.696. Finals 21. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, (Best-of-five) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at DETROIT LIONS (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: CB Jalen quette $2,500 for high-sticking. — CHIEFS: OUT: OT Eric Fisher (groin), Ramsey (not injury related/back). BRON- ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Lane 101.566. Connecticut vs. Washington 22. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford, Sunday: at Washington WR Tyreek Hill (shoulder), RB Damien COS: OUT: CB Bryce Callahan (foot), OT Pederson and D Kyle Capobianco and Williams (knee). LIONS: OUT: DT Mike Ja’Wuan James (knee). QUESTIONABLE: Jordan Gross to Tucson (AHL). 101.542. Tuesday: at Washington 23. (1) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 101.461. Sunday, Oct. 6: at Connecticut Daniels (foot). QUESTIONABLE: WR Dan- CB Kareem Jackson (hamstring), RB CALGARY FLAMES — Assigned Cs By- ny Amendola (chest), DE Da’Shawn Hand Andy Janovich (pectoral), LB Josey Jewell ron Froese and Luke Philp, Gs Jon Gillies 24. (6) Ryan Newman, Ford, 101.148. x-Tuesday, Oct 8: at Connecticut 25. (43) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, x-Thursday, Oct. 10: at Washington (elbow), CB Darius Slay (hamstring), QB (hamstring), LB Joseph Jones (triceps), and Artyom Zagidulin, LW Justin Kirk- Matthew Stafford (hip). DE Derek Wolfe (ankle). land, RWs Matthew Phillips and Buddy 101.136. CAROLINA PANTHERS at HOUSTON DALLAS COWBOYS at NEW OR- Robinson and D Andrew Nielson and 26. (32) Corey LaJoie, Ford, 101.077. TEXANS — PANTHERS: OUT: QB Cam LEANS SAINTS — COWBOYS: OUT: DE Rinat Valiev to Stockton (AHL). Waived 27. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 100.520. Tennis Newton (foot), G Trai Turner (ankle). Tyrone Crawford (hip), WR Michael D Brandon Davidson for the purposes of 28. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, QUESTIONABLE: LB Marquis Haynes (el- Gallup (knee), DT Antwaun Woods being assigned to Stockton. 100.507. bow), LB Bruce Irvin (hamstring), CB (knee). QUESTIONABLE: LB Luke Gifford COLORADO AVALANCHE — Traded D 29. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 100.480. Donte Jackson (groin), DE Kawann Short (ankle). SAINTS: OUT: QB Drew Brees Nicolas Meloche to San Jose for G An- 30. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, Zhuhai Open (shoulder). TEXANS: OUT: OT Seantrel (right thumb), C Will Clapp (hand), WR toine Bibeau. 100.346. Saturday Henderson (illness). QUESTIONABLE: DE Tre’Quan Smith (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DETROIT RED WINGBS — Assigned 31. (51) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, 99.169. At Hengqin International Tennis Center Charles Omenihu (knee). DT Sheldon Rankins (achilles). G Kaden Fulcher to Toledo (ECHL). Re- 32. (00) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Zhuhai OAKLAND RAIDERS at INDIANAPOLIS Monday leased Fs Matthew Ford, Josh Kestner, 98.618. Purse: $931,335 COLTS — RAIDERS: OUT: WR Dwayne CINCINNATI BENGALS at PITTSBURGH Troy Loggins and Tyler Spezia; D Marcus 33. (66) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 97.896. Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Harris (ankle), G Gabe Jackson (knee). STEELERS — BENGALS: DNP: DT Ryan Crawford, Charle-Edouard D’Astous and 34. (53) Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, 97.602. Men’s Singles QUESTIONABLE: OT Trenton Brown Glasgow (thigh), WR A.J. Green (ankle), Alec McCrea; and G Pat Nagle from try- 35. (52) Garrett Smithley, Ford, 97.363. SemifinalS (ankle/knee), C Jordan Devey (groin). DE Carl Lawson (hamstring), CB Darius outs. 36. (36) Matt Tifft,Ford, 0.000. Adrian Mannarino, France, def. Albert COLTS: OUT: S Malik Hooker (knee), LB Phillips (knee), DE Kerry Wynn (con- LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned Fs 37. (15) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, Ramos-Vinolas (8), Spain, 6-0, 4-6, 6-1. Darius Leonard (concussion), DT Tyquan cussion). LIMITED: DE Andrew Brown Jared Anderson-Dolan and Rasmus Ku- 0.000. Lewis (ankle). DOUBTFUL: WR T.Y. Hilton (cramps), DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring), pari to Ontario (AHL). 38. (77) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, Men’s Doubles 0.000. Semifinals (quadricep). QUESTIONABLE: CB Pierre OT Cordy Glenn (concussion), DE Sam NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled D Desir (hamstring), DE Al-Quadin Muham- Hubbard (ankle), CB Dre Kirkpatrick Alexandre Carrier and Jeremy Davies, G 39. (27) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands, and 0.000. Marcelo Demoliner, Brazil, def. Andrei mad (neck), DE Jabaal Sheard (knee). (illness), OT Andre Smith (hamstring), Ken Appleby and Fs Rem Pitlick, Anthony LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at MIAMI CB B.W. Webb (forearm), S Shawn Wil- Richard, Eeli Tolvanen, Yakov Trenin and 40. (96) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, Vasilevski, Belarus, and Goncalo Olivei- 0.000. ra, Portugal, 7-6 (4), 6-3. DOLPHINS — CHARGERS: OUT: K Michael liams (back). FULL: TE Tyler Eifert (not Josh Wilkins from Milwaukee (AHL). Badgley (right groin), TE Virgil Green injury related), G Michael Jordan (knee). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned Fs (groin), TE Hunter Henry (knee), RB Jus- STEELERS: DNP: LB Anthony Chickillo Nathan Bastian and Michael McLeod to China Open tin Jackson (calf), WR Mike Williams (foot), G Ramon Foster (not injury relat- Binghamton (AHL). Pro soccer Saturday (back). DOUBTFUL: WR Travis Benjamin ed), TE Vance McDonald (shoulder), RB WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms At National Tennis Center (hip). QUESTIONABLE: CB Casey Hayward Roosevelt Nix (knee), LB Vince Williams with F Patrik Laine on a two-year con- Beijing (back), LB Drue Tranquill (ankle). DOL- (hamstring). LIMITED: LB Jayrone Elliott tract. Purse: $3,515,225 PHINS: OUT: WR Allen Hurns (concus- (hamstring). FULL: LB Mark Barron (not SOCCER MLS Surface: Hardcourt outdoor sion), CB Jomal Wiltz (groin). QUESTION- injury related), CB Joe Haden (shoulder), Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE Women’s Singles ABLE: OT Jesse Davis (elbow), LB Trent C Maurkice Pouncey (not injury related). MLS — Fined Portland Timbers owner W L T Pts GF GA First Round Merritt Paulson $100,000 for misconduct New York City FC 17 5 10 61 61 39 Belinda Bencic (9), Switzerland, def. directed at match officials on the field Philadelphia 16 9 7 55 57 46 Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, 7-5, 6-2. following a match against the New Eng- Atlanta 17 12 3 54 54 41 Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, Golf land Revolution on Sept. 25. D.C. United 13 10 9 48 42 38 def. Xiyu Wang, China, 6-2, 6-2. TENNIS New York 14 13 5 47 53 48 ITF — Re-elected president David Hag- Zheng Saisai, China, def. Monica Puig, Toronto FC 12 10 10 46 54 50 gerty and Katrina Adams, Carlos Bravo, New England 10 10 12 42 47 54 Puerto Rico, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). Safeway Open Indy Women in Tech Martin Corrie, Bernard Giudicelli, Jack Kiki Bertens (8), Netherlands, def. Chicago 9 12 11 38 48 43 PGA Tour Championship Graham, Nao Kawatei, Anil Khanna, Montreal 11 17 4 37 43 59 Donna Vekic, Croatia, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Friday Ulrich Klaus, Salma Mouelhi Guizani, Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Julia Go- Orlando City 9 14 9 36 41 46 At Silverado Resort & Spa (North) LPGA Tour Camilo Pérez López Moreira, Alexey Columbus 9 15 8 35 37 46 erges, Germany, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4. Napa, Calif. Friday Selivanenko, René Stammbach, Stefan Cincinnati 6 22 4 22 30 74 Purse: $6.6 million At Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Tzvetkov and Bulat Utemuratov to the WESTERN CONFERENCE Wuhan Open Yardage: 7,166; Par 72 Indianapolis board of directors for four-year terms. W L T Pts GF GA Second Round Purse: $2 million COLLEGE Los Angeles FC 20 4 8 68 81 35 Saturday Bryson DeChambeau 68-64—132 -12 Yardage: 6,526; Par 72 FLORIDA — Granted a two-year con- Minnesota 15 10 7 52 51 41 At Optics Valley International Tennis Nick Watney 69-65—134 -10 Second Round tract extension to men’s basketball LA Galaxy 16 13 3 51 53 51 Center Nick Taylor 69-66—135 -9 Mi Jung Hur 63-70—133 -11 coach Mike White through the 2024-25 Seattle 14 10 8 50 50 49 Wuhan, China Dylan Frittelli 70-65—135 -9 Sakura Yokomine 65-70—135 -9 season. Real Salt Lake 14 13 5 47 43 40 Purse: $2,828,000 Adam Long 67-68—135 -9 Maria Torres 69-68—137 -7 Portland 13 13 6 45 47 46 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Justin Thomas 71-64—135 -9 Marina Alex 66-71—137 -7 FC Dallas 12 11 9 45 48 43 Women’s Singles Cameron Champ 67-68—135 -9 Tiffany Chan 73-65—138 -6 San Jose 13 14 5 44 51 51 Final Collin Morikawa 72-64—136 -8 Kendall Dye 69-69—138 -6 Pro hockey Colorado 11 15 6 39 54 60 Aryna Sabalenka (9), Belarus, def. Ali- John Oda 70-66—136 -8 Amy Olson 66-72—138 -6 Houston 11 17 4 37 44 55 son Riske, United States, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Brian Gay 70-67—137 -7 Pornanong Phatlum 66-72—138 -6 Sporting KC 10 15 7 37 47 59 Robby Shelton 70-67—137 -7 Clariss Guce 71-68—139 -5 Vancouver 7 15 10 31 33 55 NHL preseason Note: Three points for victory, one Chez Reavie 69-68—137 -7 Caroline Masson 69-70—139 -5 Tashkent Open Megan Khang 69-70—139 -5 Friday’s games point for tie. Francesco Molinari 66-71—137 -7 Sunday’s games Saturday Xinjun Zhang 69-68—137 -7 Ally McDonald 67-72—139 -5 New Jersey 2, Columbus 0 At The Olympic Tennis School Jodi Ewart Shadoff 67-72—139 -5 Toronto 4, Detroit 3, SO Toronto FC at Chicago Talor Gooch 69-69—138 -6 Orlando City at Cincinnati Tashkent, Uzbekistan Adam Hadwin 68-70—138 -6 Chella Choi 67-72—139 -5 Nashville 2, Carolina 1, OT St. Louis 4, Washington 3 Philadelphia at Columbus Purse: $250,000 Jim Furyk 71-67—138 -6 Katherine Kirk 72-68—140 -4 Atlanta at Montreal Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Harris English 70-68—138 -6 Anna Nordqvist 70-70—140 -4 Los Angeles 3, Vegas 2 New York City FC at New England Women’s Singles Charles Howell III 73-65—138 -6 Peiyun Chien 69-71—140 -4 Saturday’s games D.C. United at New York Final Sebastian Munoz 71-67—138 -6 Inbee Park 69-71—140 -4 Chicago at Boston FC Dallas at Colorado Alison van Uytvanck (3), Belgium, def. Adam Scott 65-73—138 -6 Buffalo at Pittsburgh Vancouver at LA Galaxy Sorana Cirstea (8), Romania, 6-2, 4-6, 6- Andrew Landry 65-74—139 -5 PURE Insurance Championship Colorado at Dallas Los Angeles FC at Minnesota 4. Cameron Percy 70-69—139 -5 N.Y. Rangers vs. N.Y. Islanders at Houston at Real Salt Lake Women’s Doubles Si Woo Kim 69-70—139 -5 Champions Tour Bridgeport, Conn. Seattle at San Jose Final Roger Sloan 70-69—139 -5 Friday Ottawa at Montreal Portland at Sporting Kansas City Hayley Carter, United States, and Lui- Aaron Baddeley 69-70—139 -5 b-Pebble Beach Golf Links (Host Detroit at Toronto sa Stefani, Brazil, def. Sabrina Santama- Michael Thompson 71-68—139 -5 Course), 6,864 yards; Par 72 Florida at Tampa Bay NWSL ria, United States, and Dalila Jakupovic Max Homa 70-70—140 -4 h-Poppy Hills, 6,898 yards; Par 71 Edmonton at Calgary (3), Slovenia, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Brice Garnett 70-70—140 -4 Purse: $2.1 million Arizona at Anaheim W L T Pts GF GA Brandt Snedeker 73-67—140 -4 Yardage: 6,864; Par 72 Sunday’s games North Carolina 14 4 4 46 50 19 Patrick Cantlay 69-71—140 -4 First Round Chicago at Eisbaren Chicago 13 8 2 41 39 27 Chengdu Open Brian Stuard 70-70—140 -4 Rod Pampling 33-34—67 -5b Washington at Carolina Portland 11 5 6 39 40 29 Saturday Harry Higgs 71-69—140 -4 Joey Sindelar 33-34—67 -5b Winnipeg at Minnesota Reign FC 9 6 7 34 23 25 At Chengdu Center Chesson Hadley 72-69—141 -3 Retief Goosen 33-34—67 -4h St. Louis at Columbus Utah 9 9 4 31 22 22 Chengdu Harold Varner III 72-69—141 -3 Marco Dawson 32-35—67 -4h San Jose at Vegas Washington 7 8 6 27 25 24 Purse: $1,096,575 David Frost 33-35—68 -4b Houston 7 11 5 26 20 34 David Hearn 71-70—141 -3 Sky Blue FC 5 13 4 19 17 30 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Jhonattan Vegas 70-71—141 -3 Steve Jones 32-35—67 -4h NHL calendar Orlando 4 15 2 14 21 47 Men’s Singles Zac Blair 75-66—141 -3 Bernhard Langer 34-33—67 -4h Note: Three points for victory, one Semifinals Bo Hoag 71-70—141 -3 Doug Barron 32-35—67 -4h Oct. 2 — Regular season opens. point for tie. Alexander Bublik, Kazakhstan, def. Bud Cauley 69-72—141 -3 Greg Kraft 36-32—68 -4b Oct. 26 — Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Wednesday, Sept. 25 Lloyd Harris, South Africa, 7-6 (6), 6-4. Patrick Rodgers 70-71—141 -3 Kent Jones 33-35—68 -4b Classic, Calgary vs. Winnipeg, Regina, Washington 0, Houston 0, tie Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, def. Denis Carlos Ortiz 72-69—141 -3 Russ Cochran 30-37—67 -4h Saskatchewan. Reign FC 2, Utah 1 Shapovalov (8), Canada, 6-3, 6-4. Corey Conners 68-73—141 -3 Paul Goydos 34-33—67 -4h Nov. 18 — Hockey Hall of Fame induc- Saturday’s games Men’s Doubles Fabian Gomez 71-70—141 -3 Jerry Kelly 32-35—67 -4h tion ceremony, Toronto. North Carolina at Washington Semifinals Hank Lebioda 71-70—141 -3 Gene Sauers 33-35—68 -4b Jan. 1, 2020 — Winter Classic, Dallas Utah at Chicago Dusan Lajovic and Nikola Cacic, Ser- Maverick McNealy 70-71—141 -3 Tom Lehman 33-34—67 -4h vs. Nashville at Cotton Bowl, Dallas. Sunday’s games bia, def. Nicholas Monroe and Taylor Michael Gligic 72-69—141 -3 Scott Parel 32-36—68 -4b Jan. 26 — All-Star Game, St. Louis. Orlando at Sky Blue FC Fritz, United States, 6-4, 6-4. Vaughn Taylor 73-69—142 -2 Steve Flesch 33-35—68 -4b April 4 — Regular season ends. Portland at Reign FC Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 25 MLB Statistics

American League National League TEAM BATTING TEAM BATTING AB R H HR RBI Avg AB R H HR RBI Avg Houston 5332 876 1470 271 848 .276 Colorado 5355 797 1430 208 768 .267 Pittsburgh 5379 723 1430 160 696 .266 Playoffs set Minnesota 5450 889 1469 293 859 .270 Boston 5443 849 1463 233 811 .269 Washington 5181 806 1361 218 760 .263 Los Angeles 5225 844 1347 264 819 .258 New York 5347 908 1439 294 869 .269 New York 5317 748 1370 228 724 .258 Chicago 5251 669 1361 171 641 .259 Atlanta 5314 822 1373 241 792 .258 Tampa Bay 5355 737 1362 202 700 .254 Arizona 5337 773 1353 212 741 .254 Cleveland 5161 730 1300 210 694 .252 Chicago 5188 779 1309 245 751 .252 Los Angeles 5267 739 1309 213 705 .249 Milwaukee 5260 725 1297 237 701 .247 Oakland 5290 817 1318 248 774 .249 Philadelphia 5221 734 1289 200 703 .247 Baltimore 5286 681 1306 198 650 .247 St. Louis 5142 717 1261 193 671 .245 Texas 5267 757 1296 207 714 .246 Cincinnati 5170 676 1263 219 655 .244 A’s, Rays last of 10 teams Kansas City 5260 650 1286 156 615 .244 Miami 5179 576 1248 133 555 .241 Detroit 5280 558 1269 141 532 .240 San Francisco 5294 656 1269 161 634 .240 Seattle 5233 742 1256 236 715 .240 San Diego 5125 659 1226 212 631 .239 Toronto 5216 689 1237 232 660 .237 INDIVIDUAL BATTING Associated Press AB R H HR RBI Avg INDIVIDUAL BATTING K.Marte Ari 569 97 187 32 92 .329 AB R H HR RBI Avg Yelich Mil 489 100 161 44 97 .329 he creative Tampa Bay Rays and Anderson ChW 473 77 159 17 55 .336 Rendon Was 522 113 171 34 119 .328 LeMahieu NYY 579 106 190 25 97 .328 McNeil NYM 489 82 157 23 73 .321 the tenacious Oakland Athletics Brantley Hou 555 86 175 21 86 .315 Reynolds Pit 477 83 153 16 67 .321 earned playoff spots Friday night, Moncada ChW 481 78 151 24 75 .314 Blackmon Col 557 109 177 30 81 .318 filling out the 10-team field for the Alberto Bal 496 60 155 12 49 .313 Arenado Col 567 99 179 41 118 .316 T Devers Bos 610 120 188 30 110 .308 Newman Pit 462 57 145 10 59 .314 Major League Baseball postseason. Bogaerts Bos 586 104 178 31 109 .304 Bellinger LAD 535 116 163 45 110 .305 Most of the pairings and sites are still to Gurriel Hou 539 82 164 30 102 .304 Freeman Atl 584 112 174 38 120 .298 Story Col 564 107 168 33 83 .298 be determined before the playoffs begin Altuve Hou 472 88 142 30 69 .301 S.Marte Pit 539 97 159 23 82 .295 Martinez Bos 541 93 163 35 97 .301 Albies Atl 618 98 182 23 82 .294 Tuesday night with the NL wild-card game. Merrifield KC 652 100 196 16 74 .301 T.Turner Was 480 86 141 16 50 .294 Any tiebreakers that need to be decided on Cruz Min 431 74 129 39 103 .299 Ramos NYM 455 51 133 14 72 .292 Polanco Min 608 102 182 22 78 .299 J.Turner LAD 471 80 137 27 67 .291 the field will be played Monday. Bregman Hou 528 116 156 38 106 .295 Rizzo ChC 497 89 144 27 94 .290 The Rays, back in the playoffs for the Lindor Cle 567 96 166 31 71 .293 Soto Was 517 105 150 34 106 .290 TED S. WARREN/AP Betts Bos 578 131 168 28 78 .291 Iglesias Cin 478 59 137 11 54 .287 first time since 2013, and the A’s will meet Springer Hou 454 88 132 35 90 .291 Rosario NYM 583 72 167 14 66 .286 Wednesday night in the AL wild-card Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers Trout LAA 470 110 137 45 104 .291 Hernández Phi 569 70 162 12 67 .285 Wong StL 478 61 136 11 59 .285 game, with the host to be settled. Injury- has beer poured on his head after the Fletcher LAA 562 79 162 5 46 .288 Bryant ChC 539 107 153 31 77 .284 Mancini Bal 572 101 164 34 93 .287 Segura Phi 551 77 156 12 59 .283 plagued Cleveland was eliminated with an Athletics clinched an American League Meadows TB 503 79 144 32 88 .286 Rojas Mia 451 47 127 5 45 .282 8-2 loss at Washington. wild-card berth Friday in Seattle. Cabrera Det 478 38 136 10 56 .285 Acuña Jr. Atl 622 126 175 41 101 .281 C.Santana Cle 550 106 156 34 92 .284 Báez ChC 530 89 149 29 85 .281 Washington ace Max Scherzer is set to Torres NYY 529 96 150 38 90 .284 Frazier Pit 523 75 146 10 48 .279 start the NL wild-card game against St. Semien Oak 630 117 178 31 88 .283 Moran Pit 458 45 128 13 79 .279 Dozier KC 496 71 139 26 83 .280 Braun Mil 450 65 125 20 67 .278 Louis or Milwaukee. The winner of that Postseason Abreu ChW 602 79 168 33 119 .279 Eaton Was 533 96 148 14 46 .278 game will begin the Division Series on A.García TB 476 59 133 19 69 .279 Bell Pit 527 94 146 37 116 .277 x-if necessary WILD CARD Pham TB 540 75 150 20 66 .278 Hosmer SD 593 71 162 21 96 .273 Thursday at Dodger Stadium against NL Realmuto Phi 531 91 145 25 82 .273 Tuesday: Washington (Scherzer 11-7) vs. Rosario Min 538 89 149 31 101 .277 Suárez Cin 551 86 150 48 102 .272 West champion Los Angeles. Milwaukee or St. Louis Villar Bal 602 106 167 23 69 .277 Castro Mia 601 64 163 21 80 .271 The same day, Freddie Freeman and the Wednesday: Oakland vs. Tampa Bay (Mor- L.García ChW 555 91 153 7 38 .276 Escobar Ari 604 94 163 35 115 .270 ton 16-6) Guerrero Jr. Tor 442 51 122 15 68 .276 Seager LAD 465 77 125 17 80 .269 NL East champion Atlanta Braves take on DIVISION SERIES Reddick Hou 483 56 132 13 52 .273 Alonso NYM 560 97 149 50 115 .266 the Central winner, either the Cardinals or (Best-of-five) Vázquez Bos 464 62 126 21 66 .272 Pillar SF 564 78 150 21 84 .266 American League Andrus Tex 569 73 154 10 67 .271 Votto Cin 501 76 133 15 47 .265 Brewers. Oakland or Tampa Bay vs. Houston Olson Oak 452 71 122 35 86 .270 Anderson Mia 459 57 120 20 66 .261 The AL division champs — Houston in Friday: at Houston Voit NYY 415 70 112 21 61 .270 Jones Ari 467 64 122 15 63 .261 the West, the Yankees in the East and the Saturday, Oct. 5: at Houston Benintendi Bos 530 69 142 13 68 .268 Moustakas Mil 504 79 131 35 86 .260 Monday, Oct. 7: at Oakland or Tampa Bay Walker Ari 504 80 131 26 66 .260 Minnesota Twins in the Central — will x-Tuesday, Oct. 8: at Oakland or Tampa Bay Jiménez ChW 444 64 119 29 75 .268 Goldschmidt StL 563 90 145 31 89 .258 x-Thursday, Oct. 10: at Houston Gordon KC 537 74 143 13 73 .266 Donaldson Atl 530 94 136 37 89 .257 start the best-of-five Division Series on Minnesota vs. N.Y. Yankees Choo Tex 540 85 143 22 57 .265 Kingery Phi 435 62 112 19 55 .257 Friday. Friday: at N.Y. Yankees Soler KC 564 88 145 45 110 .257 Ahmed Ari 521 75 133 18 80 .255 Saturday, Oct. 5: at N.Y. Yankees D.Santana Sea 442 63 113 21 69 .256 Harper Phi 537 92 137 32 104 .255 Charlie Morton will start for the Rays Monday, Oct. 7: at Minnesota Sánchez ChW 466 55 119 2 41 .255 Heyward ChC 501 77 128 21 61 .255 against the Athletics. x-Tuesday, Oct. 8: at Minnesota Gardner NYY 469 83 119 26 69 .254 Robles Was 517 82 132 17 63 .255 x-Thursday, Oct. 10: at N.Y. Yankees Ramírez Cle 473 65 120 20 75 .254 McMahon Col 451 68 114 22 80 .253 Oakland’s spot was sealed with the Indi- National League Adames TB 509 67 129 18 48 .253 Conforto NYM 522 83 131 30 84 .251 ans’ loss. Several A’s hugged in the dugout Wild-card winner vs. L.A. Dodgers Cron Min 446 49 113 24 76 .253 Machado SD 565 79 142 30 82 .251 Thursday: at L.A. Dodgers Kepler Min 524 98 132 36 90 .252 Cain Mil 541 73 135 10 45 .250 before starting their game at Seattle. Friday: at L.A. Dodgers Grandal Mil 487 73 121 27 73 .248 Pujols LAA 463 53 115 23 90 .248 Sunday, Oct. 6: at wild-card winner Muncy LAD 467 95 116 33 92 .248 The Athletics overcame several injuries x-Monday, Oct. 7: at wild-card winner Núñez Bal 513 68 126 29 82 .246 Pederson LAD 429 76 106 32 68 .247 to their pitching staff to return to the post- x-Wednesday, Oct. 9: at L.A. Dodgers Kipnis Cle 458 52 112 17 65 .245 Swanson Atl 453 71 112 17 63 .247 St. Louis or Milwaukee vs. Atlanta Chapman Oak 554 98 135 34 85 .244 Fowler StL 455 65 111 17 61 .244 season for the second straight year. Thursday: at Atlanta Calhoun LAA 523 87 123 32 72 .235 Ozuna StL 456 77 111 28 86 .243 Boston, which won the World Series last Friday: at Atlanta Grichuk Tor 559 71 130 30 76 .233 Schwarber ChC 506 79 122 37 91 .241 Sunday, Oct. 6: at St. Louis or Milwaukee Smith Sea 492 68 114 6 37 .232 Belt SF 509 75 120 17 57 .236 year and had the majors’ top payroll this x-Monday, Oct. 7: at St. Louis or Milwaukee Bradley Jr. Bos 458 63 101 20 56 .221 DeJong StL 556 94 131 27 75 .236 year at $228 million, never recovered from x-Wednesday, Oct. 9: at Atlanta Davis Oak 462 59 101 22 71 .219 Hoskins Phi 536 84 126 29 83 .235 Vogelbach Sea 448 73 95 30 76 .212 Crawford SF 483 58 113 11 58 .234 a slow start and missed out. Arcia Mil 464 47 101 14 51 .218 Profar Oak 443 65 93 20 66 .210 TEAM PITCHING Smoak Tor 402 54 83 22 58 .206 ERA H ER BB SO Sh Sv Odor Tex 493 70 99 27 81 .201 Los Angeles 3.43 1153 524 368 1430 15 40 TEAM PITCHING St. Louis 3.77 1204 571 510 1313 13 49 ERA H ER BB SO Sh Sv Chicago 4.00 1298 611 503 1368 10 37 Cleveland 3.63 1226 553 426 1436 15 42 Atlanta 4.19 1356 646 536 1328 8 44 Tampa Bay 3.66 1215 569 426 1526 11 45 Cincinnati 4.21 1213 637 512 1478 10 44 Houston 3.71 1156 572 426 1581 11 43 Arizona 4.28 1328 658 489 1329 10 41 Oakland 4.01 1282 622 459 1234 11 42 New York 4.31 1332 659 476 1426 11 35 Minnesota 4.16 1385 645 433 1381 10 48 Washington 4.34 1278 650 491 1415 13 36 New York 4.31 1313 662 484 1452 9 50 San Francisco 4.37 1329 675 484 1272 8 40 Milwaukee 4.48 1303 690 546 1420 7 47 Boston 4.63 1342 715 567 1544 8 32 Philadelphia 4.52 1366 685 514 1291 7 36 Toronto 4.75 1372 720 573 1248 7 31 San Diego 4.62 1338 699 436 1402 6 47 Texas 4.96 1425 753 555 1295 9 32 Miami 4.74 1249 715 570 1298 8 24 Chicago 4.96 1373 740 563 1239 6 30 Pittsburgh 5.23 1445 795 545 1367 6 30 Seattle 5.11 1438 775 477 1186 4 32 Colorado 5.67 1503 861 558 1191 5 26 Los Angeles 5.12 1343 779 540 1340 2 31 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Kansas City 5.14 1452 779 557 1179 7 37 ERA H ER BB SO Sh Sv Detroit 5.28 1475 799 517 1293 3 29 Ryu LAD 168 149 24 148 12 52.35 Baltimore 5.71 1475 865 535 1181 5 26 deGrom NYM 197 152 43 248 10 82.51 INDIVIDUAL PITCHING Soroka Atl 169 146 39 135 13 42.60 Gray Cin 170 119 66 199 11 72.80 ERA H ER BB SO Sh Sv Scherzer Was 166 139 32 233 10 72.81 Verlander Hou 212 127 40 283 19 62.50 Flaherty StL 182 132 52 214 10 82.96 Cole Hou 200 136 46 302 18 52.61 Corbin Was 191 159 64 224 13 73.10 Morton TB 188 153 54 231 15 63.15 Buehler LAD 171 143 30 202 13 33.15 Bieber Cle 208 176 39 252 15 73.23 Kershaw LAD 171 143 40 181 15 53.15 Giolito ChW 176 131 57 228 14 93.41 Castillo Cin 185 134 75 218 15 73.25 Minor Tex 199 179 66 191 13 10 3.52 Hudson StL 166 155 77 124 16 73.35 Rodríguez Bos 191 179 70 199 18 63.53 Hendricks ChC 171 162 32 145 11 93.37 Berríos Min 188 180 48 181 13 83.58 Strasburg Was 196 154 53 235 17 6 3.49 Miley Hou 162 155 58 138 14 53.71 Teheran Atl 172 142 82 161 10 103.55 Lynn Tex 195 186 57 224 14 113.77 Samardzija SF 175 147 48 135 11 123.64 Nola Phi 196 171 76 220 12 63.75 Bauer Cle 156 127 63 185 9 83.79 Wainwright StL 162 161 62 144 13 93.83 Fiers Oak 179 162 51 122 15 43.91 Bumgarner SF 200 185 41 194 9 93.86 Anderson Oak 171 178 48 87 12 94.00 Sánchez Was 159 147 58 127 10 83.91 Gonzales Sea 189 202 51 139 16 114.14 DeSclafani Cin 155 140 47 155 9 93.93 Keller KC 165 154 70 122 7 144.19 Alcantara Mia 184 165 80 140 5 144.00 Tanaka NYY 179 181 39 147 11 84.47 Darvish ChC 170 133 56 217 6 74.02 Boyd Det 176 164 47 228 8 114.54 Wheeler NYM 180 184 49 179 11 74.09 Nova ChW 177 214 45 107 10 124.83 Ray Ari 163 139 77 215 12 84.20 Gibson Min 156 170 54 153 13 74.88 Syndergaard NYM 185 179 48 186 10 84.22 Bundy Bal 154 158 56 156 6 144.89 Fried Atl 156 168 46 166 16 64.25 Lucchesi SD 157 141 54 152 10 94.28 FRED THORNHILL, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Pérez Min 157 171 64 129 10 74.92 Mikolas StL 176 185 31 140 9 144.29 Happ NYY 156 156 48 134 12 85.01 Kelly Ari 177 176 55 151 12 144.31 Junis KC 175 192 58 164 9 145.24 Quintana ChC 162 174 44 144 13 84.37 The Tampa Bay Rays’ Tommy Pham, left, and Jesus Aguilar celebrate in the clubhouse López ChW 172 189 63 157 9 145.44 Musgrove Pit 164 165 37 149 10 12 4.49 Kikuchi Sea 155 189 50 112 6 105.55 Lester ChC 165 197 52 161 13 104.51 after beating the Blue Jays 6-2 in Toronto on Friday, clinching an American League Porcello Bos 168 192 45 135 13 125.56 Márquez Col 174 174 35 175 12 54.76 wild-card berth. The Rays will play Oakland on Wednesday in the wild-card playoff. PAGE 26 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 MLB SCOREBOARD

American League Nationals 8, Indians 2 Rays 6, Blue Jays 2 Cubs 8, Cardinals 2 Mets 4, Braves 2 East Division Cleveland Washington Tampa Bay Toronto Chicago St. Louis Atlanta New York W L Pct GB ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi x-New York 103 57 .644 — Lindor ss 3 0 0 1 Turner ss 5 1 1 2 Wndle 3b-2b 4 1 1 0 McKinney rf 4 0 0 0 Kemp rf-cf 5 1 1 0 Fowler rf 5 0 0 0 Swanson ss 5 1 3 0 Nimmo rf 4 1 2 0 y-Tampa Bay 96 64 .600 7 Mercado cf 4 0 0 0 Eaton rf 5 0 1 0 Meadows lf 4 1 1 1 Biggio 2b 3 0 1 0 Zobrist 2b-rf 3 1 1 1 Edman 2b 4 1 3 0 Albies 2b 5 0 1 0 Alonso 1b 3 2 1 1 Boston 83 77 .519 20 Santana 1b 4 0 0 0 Rendon 3b 2 0 0 0 Pham dh 5 1 1 2 Grichuk dh 4 0 0 0 Ryan p 0 0 0 0 Gldschmdt 1b 5 0 0 0 Freeman 1b 5 1 0 0 J.Davis lf 4 1 2 2 Toronto 65 95 .406 38 Puig rf 3 0 0 0 Soto lf 3 1 0 0 B.Lowe 2b 3 0 0 0 Tellez 1b 4 0 0 0 Wick p 0 0 0 0 Ozuna lf 4 0 2 0 Dnaldson 3b 3 0 2 1 R.Davis lf 0 0 0 0 Baltimore 53 107 .331 50 Freeman 2b 3 0 1 0 Kendrick 2b 4 1 1 0 Aguilar ph 1 0 0 0 Guerrero 3b 4 0 1 0 Strop p 0 0 0 0 Molina c 5 0 2 1 Markakis lf 4 0 1 1 Frazier 3b 2 0 2 0 Central Division R.Perez c 3 0 0 0 Adams 1b 4 1 2 0 Robertson 3b 1 0 0 0 McGuire c 4 1 0 0 Russell 2b 0 0 0 0 Crpenter 3b 3 1 2 1 Joyce rf 4 0 0 0 Rosario ss 4 0 1 1 x-Minnesota 100 60 .625 — Allen lf 3 1 1 0 Suzuki c 3 2 1 0 d’Arnaud c 4 0 1 0 Hrnandez cf 2 1 2 2 Schwarber lf 3 0 1 0 DeJong ss 3 0 0 0 Flowers c 2 0 0 0 Panik 2b 3 0 0 0 Cleveland 93 67 .581 7 Flaherty 3b 3 1 1 1 Parra cf 3 1 3 4 Joh.Davis pr 0 1 0 0 Urena ss 3 0 0 0 Contreras c 5 1 1 0 Bader cf 3 0 0 0 Swarzak p 0 0 0 0 Lugo p 0 0 0 0 Chicago 70 88 .443 29 Plesac p 0 0 0 0 Voth p 2 0 0 0 Zunino c 1 0 0 0 Fisher lf 3 0 0 0 Happ 3b-cf 5 2 3 2 D.Hudson p 2 0 0 0 Greene p 0 0 0 0 Lagares cf 3 0 1 0 Kansas City 58 102 .363 42 Zimmer ph 1 0 0 0 Cabrera ph 1 1 1 2 N.Lowe 1b 3 2 2 0 Caratini 1b 4 1 0 0 Gallegos p 0 0 0 0 Hchvarria ph 1 0 1 0 Nido c 4 0 0 0 Detroit 46 112 .291 53 Goody p 0 0 0 0 Strickland p 0 0 0 0 Garcia rf 4 0 1 1 Hoerner ss 5 1 2 1 Wieters ph 0 0 0 0 Melancon p 0 0 0 0 Stroman p 2 0 0 0 West Division Cimber p 0 0 0 0 Suero p 0 0 0 0 Kiermaier cf 3 0 1 0 Almora Jr. cf 2 0 0 0 J.Mrtinez ph 1 0 0 0 Hamilton cf 2 0 1 0 Conforto ph 1 0 0 0 x-Houston 105 55 .656 — Karinchak p 0 0 0 0 Dozier ph 1 0 1 0 Adames ss 4 0 2 1 Baez pr 0 0 0 0 Miller p 0 0 0 0 Ortega cf 2 0 0 0 Familia p 0 0 0 0 y-Oakland 96 64 .600 9 Bauers ph 1 0 0 0 Rainey p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 6 10 5 Totals 31 2 4 2 Cishek p 0 0 0 0 Helsley p 0 0 0 0 Keuchel p 1 0 0 0 Guillrme 2b 1 0 0 0 Texas 76 84 .475 29 Otero p 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 002 100 021—6 Wieck p 0 0 0 0 Cabrera p 0 0 0 0 Cervelli c 1 0 0 0 Los Angeles 72 88 .450 33 Totals 28 2 3 2 Totals 33 8 11 8 Toronto 000 000 200—2 Lucroy ph 1 0 0 0 Mayers p 0 0 0 0 Totals 35 2 9 2 Totals 31 4 9 4 Seattle 67 93 .419 38 Cleveland 002 000 000—2 E—McKinney (3), McGuire (1). DP— Bote 3b 0 0 0 0 Ravelo ph 1 0 0 0 Atlanta 200 000 000—2 Washington 020 005 01x—8 Tampa Bay 0, Toronto 1. LOB—Tampa Bay Mills p 2 0 0 0 Fernandez p 0 0 0 0 New York 101 200 00x—4 National League DP—Cleveland 1, Washington 0. LOB— 8, Toronto 4. 2B—Kiermaier (19), N.Lowe Garcia ph-2b 2 1 1 3 DP—Atlanta 2, New York 0. LOB—At- Cleveland 1, Washington 6. 2B—Flaherty (7), Hernandez (19), Biggio (16). HR— Kintzler p 0 0 0 0 lanta 10, New York 8. 2B—J.Davis (21), East Division Pham (20), Meadows (32), Hernandez Totals 37 8 10 7 Totals 36 2 9 2 Nimmo (10), Frazier (17). HR—Alonso (2), Freeman (8), Parra (10), Cabrera (10), (51), J.Davis (20). SB—Swanson (8), Ham- W L Pct GB Dozier (20). HR—Turner (19), Parra (7). (24). SB—Biggio (13), Hernandez (5). Chicago 000 001 700—8 St. Louis 000 100 100—2 ilton (3). S—Keuchel (1). x-Atlanta 97 63 .606 — SF—Lindor (6), Parra (1). S—Plesac (1). IP H R ER BB SO y-Washington 91 69 .569 6 LOB—Chicago 11, St. Louis 13. 2B— IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay Schwarber (29), Happ 2 (7), Kemp (3), New York 84 76 .525 13 Atlanta Philadelphia 80 80 .500 17 Cleveland Glasnow 4B 0 0 0 2 4 Edman (17). HR—Happ (9), Garcia (5), Poche 1C 2 0 0 0 2 Carpenter (14). SB—Edman (15). Keuchel L,8-7 5 7 4 4 4 4 Miami 56 104 .350 41 Plesac 5 6 2 2 1 6 Swarzak 1 1 0 0 0 3 Central Division Goody L,3-2 C 2 4 4 2 0 Roe 0 1 1 1 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO B Drake W,4-2 2 1 1 1 0 4 Greene 1 1 0 0 0 0 z-St. Louis 90 70 .563 — Cimber 1 1 1 0 1 Chicago Melancon 1 0 0 0 0 0 z-Milwaukee 89 71 .556 1 Karinchak 1 0 0 0 1 2 Pagan 1 0 0 0 0 1 Mills 5 5 1 1 2 9 New York Chicago 83 77 .519 7 Otero 1 2 1 1 0 0 Toronto Cishek C 0 0 0 2 0 Cincinnati 73 87 .456 17 Zeuch L,1-2 5 4 3 3 3 4 Stroman W,3-2 6 6 2 2 1 8 Washington Wieck W,2-1 B 0 0 0 0 1 Familia H,12 1 1 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh 69 91 .431 21 Voth W,2-1 6 2 2 2 0 5 Luciano 1 0 0 0 0 1 Ryan C 1 1 1 1 0 Pannone B 2 0 0 1 1 Lugo S,5-10 2 2 0 0 0 2 West Division Strickland 1 1 0 0 0 1 Wick B 1 0 0 0 0 HBP—Keuchel (Frazier), Stroman x-Los Angeles 104 56 .650 — Suero 1 0 0 0 0 1 Tepera C 0 0 0 0 0 Strop 1 0 0 0 0 1 B (Flowers), Lugo (Cervelli). WP—Keuchel, Arizona 83 77 .519 21 Rainey 1 0 0 0 0 1 Boshers 0 0 0 0 1 Kintzler 1 2 0 0 0 1 Stroman. T—3:09. A—26,264 (41,922). San Francisco 77 83 .481 27 Law B 3 2 1 0 2 WP—Karinchak. T—2:44. A—27,434 St. Louis San Diego 70 90 .438 34 (41,313). Dull 1B 1 1 1 0 3 Roe pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. WP— D.Hudson 5 2 0 0 5 10 Colorado 69 91 .431 35 Gallegos BS,1-4 1 2 1 1 1 0 Pirates 6, Reds 5 x-clinched division Glasnow. T—3:04. A—16,348 (53,506). Miller L,5-6 B 2 4 4 1 1 Cincinnati Pittsburgh y-clinched wild card Phillies 5, Marlins 4 (15) Helsley B 4 3 3 0 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi z-clinched playoff berth Miami Philadelphia Cabrera B 0 0 0 0 0 Friday’s games Yankees 14, Rangers 7 Peraza 2b-lf 5 2 2 0 Newman ss 4 2 2 5 ab r h bi ab r h bi Mayers 1 0 0 0 0 1 R.Iglesias p 0 0 0 0 Reyes cf 4 0 0 0 Minnesota 6, Kansas City 2, 7 innings Berti cf 7 0 2 0 Hrnandz 2b 7 2 2 0 New York Texas Fernandez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi Ervin lf-cf 4 1 1 2 Frazier 2b 3 0 0 0 Rojas ss 6 2 4 0 Kingery ss 2 0 0 0 HBP—Miller (Caratini), Wick (Car- Suarez 3b 3 0 0 0 Osuna 1b 4 0 0 0 Baltimore 4, Boston 1 LeMahieu 2b 5 1 3 3 Choo dh 5 1 1 2 penter), Fernandez (Bote). WP—Miller. N.Y. Yankees 14, Texas 7 Castro 3b-2b 6 1 3 1 Rdriguez ss 2 0 1 0 Aquino rf 4 0 1 0 Kramer rf 4 1 1 0 Dean 1b-lf 6 0 1 0 Harper rf 6 1 2 2 Estrada 2b 1 0 0 0 Andrus ss 5 0 2 0 T—4:04. A—46,530 (45,538). J.Iglesias ss 4 1 1 1 Stallings c 4 0 2 0 Houston 4, L.A. Angels 0 Stanton lf 3 1 3 3 Calhoun lf 5 1 1 1 Seattle 4, Oakland 3 Diaz 2b 5 0 1 1 Hoskins 1b 4 1 0 1 Casali c 2 0 1 0 Elmore lf 4 1 2 0 Keller p 0 0 0 0 Miller lf 3 1 2 0 Wade pr-cf 1 0 0 0 Santana 1b 4 1 1 2 Brnhart ph-c 1 0 0 0 Gonzalez 3b 4 1 2 0 Detroit at Chicago White Sox, ppd. Torres ss 5 0 2 0 Solak 3b 3 0 1 0 Dodgers 9, Giants 2 Detroit at Chicago White Sox, ccd. Holaday ph 1 0 0 0 Gossln ph-lf 3 0 1 0 Lornzen cf-p 4 0 1 1 Brault p 1 1 1 0 Urena p 0 0 0 0 Knapp c 6 0 1 0 Voit 1b 5 0 0 0 Odor 2b 4 0 0 0 Los Angeles San Francisco DeSclafani p 3 0 0 0 Holmes p 0 0 0 0 Washington 8, Cleveland 2 Sanchez c 3 0 0 0 Heinman rf 4 1 2 1 Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 5 Garcia p 0 0 0 0 Franco 3b 5 0 1 0 ab r h bi ab r h bi Stephnson p 0 0 0 0 Joseph ph 1 0 0 0 Conley p 1 0 0 0 Haseley cf 6 0 1 1 Romine c 2 1 1 1 DeShilds cf 4 1 2 0 Pederson rf 3 1 1 2 Ystrzmski rf 5 0 1 0 O’Grady cf 0 0 0 0 Rodriguez p 0 0 0 0 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 2 Gardner cf 4 2 2 1 Trevino c 4 2 1 1 Ramirez lf-rf 7 1 3 1 Velasquez p 1 0 0 0 Freese ph 1 0 0 0 Belt 1b 2 1 0 0 Colon ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Liriano p 0 0 0 0 Colorado 11, Milwaukee 7 Frazier lf 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia 5, Miami 4, 15 innings Brinson rf 2 0 0 0 Morrison ph 1 0 0 0 Sadler p 0 0 0 0 Longoria 3b 5 0 2 0 Blandino 1b 1 1 0 0 Rios p 0 0 0 0 Prado 1b 5 0 2 0 Irvin p 0 0 0 0 Urshela 3b 5 2 2 1 Gyorko 3b 1 0 0 0 Vogt c 4 0 1 0 VanMtr ph-1b Chicago Cubs 8, St. Louis 2 Maybin rf 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 Cabrera ph 1 0 0 0 Arizona 6, San Diego 3 Heineman c 5 0 1 0 Williams ph 1 0 0 0 Muncy 1b-3b 4 0 1 0 Pillar cf 2 1 0 1 Farmer ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Lopez p 2 0 0 0 Vincent p 0 0 0 0 Ford dh 4 3 2 4 Negron rf 1 0 0 0 Dickerson lf 4 0 1 0 L.A. Dodgers 9, San Francisco 2 Totals 42 14 18 14 Totals 38 7 11 7 Totals 34 5 7 4 Totals 34 6 10 5 Saturday’s games J.Smith p 0 0 0 0 Neris p 0 0 0 0 Pollock lf 2 0 0 0 Crawford ss 4 0 1 1 Cincinnati 200 020 010—5 Kinley p 0 0 0 0 Pirela ph 1 0 0 0 New York 110 303 303—14 Taylor pr-lf 2 1 1 0 Dubon 2b 5 0 2 0 Baltimore at Boston Texas 200 000 014— 7 Pittsburgh 000 031 002—6 Tampa Bay at Toronto Alfaro ph 1 0 0 0 Hughes p 0 0 0 0 Bellinger cf 3 2 2 1 Cueto p 0 0 0 0 E—Suarez (17), Peraza (9), Stallings Stanek p 0 0 0 0 Parker p 0 0 0 0 E—King (1), Odor (15). DP—New York Seager ss 4 2 1 1 Shaw ph 1 0 0 0 Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2 1, Texas 3. LOB—New York 6, Texas 5. (5). LOB—Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 5. Moran p 0 0 0 0 Grullon ph 1 0 0 0 Gonsolin p 0 0 0 0 Peralta p 0 0 0 0 2B—Peraza (17), Aquino (8), Casali (9). Minnesota at Kansas City 2B—Torres (26), LeMahieu 2 (33), Ford Sborz p 0 0 0 0 Gerber ph 0 0 0 0 N.Y. Yankees at Texas Grndrson ph 1 0 0 0 Nicasio p 0 0 0 0 HR—Newman 2 (12). S—Brault (7). Noesi p 0 0 0 0 Suarez p 1 0 0 0 (7), Solak (6), DeShields (15), Trevino (8). Wil.Smith c 3 2 1 2 Selman p 0 0 0 0 Houston at L.A. Angels HR—Stanton (3), Maybin (11), Gardner Lux 2b 4 1 1 1 Adames ph 1 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Oakland at Seattle Quijada p 0 0 0 0 Walker 3b 2 0 0 0 (28), Urshela (21), Ford (12), Romine (8), Hrnandz 3b-rf 4 0 1 2 Barrclogh p 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati Cleveland at Washington Santana (28), Heineman (2), Choo (24). Buehler p 2 0 0 0 Suarez p 0 0 0 0 Lorenzen 2 0 0 0 0 1 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco Totals 57 4 17 3 Totals 50 5 11 4 SB—DeShields (24). Miami 112 000 000 000 000—4 Floro p 0 0 0 0 Davis ph 1 0 0 0 DeSclafani 5 8 4 3 1 5 Miami at Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO Ferguson p 0 0 0 0 Anderson p 0 0 0 0 Stephenson BS,0-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Philadelphia 200 110 000 000 001—5 C E—Dean (3), Rojas (11). DP—Miami New York Y.Garcia p 0 0 0 0 Menez p 0 0 0 0 R.Iglesias L,3-12 BS,34-40 2 2 2 0 0 Atlanta at N.Y. Mets Rios ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Solano ph 1 0 0 0 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 1. LOB—Miami 12, Phila- Paxton 1 3 2 2 0 1 Pittsburgh delphia 14. 2B—Castro (31), Hernandez 2 Heller 1 1 0 0 0 1 Totals 35 9 9 9 Totals 35 2 8 2 Brault 5 4 4 4 4 10 Milwaukee at Colorado Los Angeles 050 000 040—9 San Diego at Arizona (31), Harper (36), Knapp (9). 3B—Harper Tarpley W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Holmes 1 1 0 0 0 2 (1). HR—Ramirez (11). SB—Berti (17). Loaisiga H,1 1 0 0 0 1 1 San Francisco 011 000 000—2 Rodriguez 1 0 0 0 1 1 Sunday’s games E—Hernandez (5), Y.Garcia (0). DP— Baltimore (TBD) at Boston (Rodriguez SF—Hoskins (6), Harper (4). S—Dean (1), Gearrin H,3 1 1 0 0 0 1 Liriano 1 2 1 1 1 1 Heineman (1), Rodriguez (4), Gosselin Lyons 1 0 0 0 0 2 Los Angeles 0, San Francisco 2. LOB—Los Rios W,1-0 1 0 0 0 2 2 19-6) Angeles 3, San Francisco 17. 2B—Muncy N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 11-8) at Texas (1). King 2 2 1 0 0 1 DeSclafani pitched to 2 batters in B (21), Taylor (28), Vogt (23), Yastrzemski the 6th. HBP—Lorenzen (Frazier). WP— (Lynn 15-11) IP H R ER BB SO Adams 4 4 4 0 1 (21). 3B—Lux (1). HR—Bellinger (46), Sea- Cortes Jr. C 0 0 0 0 0 R.Iglesias. T—3:13. A—18,544 (38,362). Houston (Cole 19-5) at L.A. Angels (Pe- Miami ger (18), Pederson (35). SB—Pillar (13), ters 4-3) Lopez 4B 8 4 4 0 3 Texas Wil.Smith (1). SF—Crawford (3), Pillar Tampa Bay (TBD) at Toronto (Buch- J.Smith C 0 0 0 0 0 Palumbo L,0-3 3 5 3 3 1 7 (5). Diamondbacks 6, Padres 3 holz 1-5) Sampson 2 5 5 5 1 1 Kinley 1 0 0 0 0 2 IP H R ER BB SO San Diego Arizona Detroit (Turnbull 3-16) at Chicago Stanek 1B 0 0 0 1 2 Guerrieri 2 4 3 3 2 1 White Sox (TBD) C Volquez 1 1 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r h bi Moran 1 0 0 1 1 Buehler W,13-4 5 5 2 2 4 8 Garcia 2b 4 1 1 0 Locstro cf-rf 4 0 2 0 Oakland (Roark 10-9) at Seattle (Dunn Noesi C 1 0 0 0 1 Kelley 1 3 3 3 1 1 0-0) Palumbo pitched to 1 batter in the 4th, Floro H,5 B 0 0 0 0 0 Martini lf 3 0 0 0 Flores 2b 5 1 1 0 Quijada B 0 0 0 0 1 B Minnesota (Perez 10-7) at Kansas City Sampson pitched to 3 batters in the 6th. Ferguson H,4 1 0 0 1 1 Myers ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Bradley p 0 0 0 0 Keller 2 0 0 0 0 1 Y.Garcia H,3 B 0 0 0 0 0 (Lopez 4-9) Urena 1 0 0 0 0 2 T—3:37. A—35,168 (49,115). Machado 3b 4 1 3 1 Escobar 3b 4 0 0 0 Cincinnati (Bauer 11-13) at Pittsburgh Sadler H,1 1 1 0 0 1 0 Hosmer 1b 3 0 0 1 Walker 1b 2 0 0 1 Garcia 1 1 0 0 1 1 Gonsolin 1 0 0 0 2 1 (Williams 7-8) Conley L,2-11 1B 0 1 0 3 0 Naylor rf 3 0 0 0 Jones rf 2 0 0 0 Cleveland (Clevinger 13-3) at Wash- Rockies 11, Brewers 7 Sborz 1 1 0 0 0 3 Renfroe rf 1 0 0 0 Dyson pr-cf 0 1 0 0 ington (Ross 3-4) Philadelphia Milwaukee Colorado San Francisco Margot cf 4 0 1 0 Rojas lf 4 1 1 0 Velasquez 4 7 4 4 0 3 L.A. Dodgers (Hill 4-1) at San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi Cueto L,1-1 2 5 5 5 1 2 Torrens c 3 1 0 0 Ahmed ss 4 0 0 0 (TBD) Irvin 3 1 0 0 0 2 Peralta 2 1 0 0 0 1 Urias ss 3 0 1 1 C.Kelly c 4 2 1 1 Vincent 1 2 0 0 0 2 Grisham rf 5 1 1 0 Hampson cf 5 0 1 0 Miami (Alcantara 5-14) at Philadel- Hiura 2b 4 1 4 0 Blackmon rf 4 1 1 1 Selman 2 0 0 0 0 2 Lauer p 2 0 1 0 Clarke p 1 0 0 0 phia (TBD) Neris 1 0 0 0 0 2 Barraclough B 0 0 0 1 1 Yardley p 0 0 0 0 Andriese p 1 0 0 0 Hughes 1 1 0 0 0 1 Grandal c 4 0 0 0 Arenado 3b 3 1 1 0 C Atlanta (Soroka 13-4) at N.Y. Mets Nelson p 0 0 0 0 Valaika 2b 0 0 0 0 Suarez 0 0 0 0 0 Mejia ph 1 0 0 0 Cron ph 0 0 0 0 (Syndergaard 10-8) Parker 1 1 0 0 0 1 Anderson C 3 4 4 1 1 Stammen p 0 0 0 0 Crichton p 0 0 0 0 Nicasio 1 2 0 0 0 1 T.Shaw ph 1 0 1 1 Story ss 3 1 0 0 B Milwaukee (TBD) at Colorado (Hoff- Braun lf 1 0 1 1 Murphy 1b 5 2 2 1 Menez 1 0 0 0 0 3 Perdomo p 0 0 0 0 Scott p 0 0 0 0 man 2-6) Suarez W,6-1 3 3 0 0 0 1 McMhn 2b-3b HBP—Selman (Pollock), Gonsolin (Pil- Brean ph 1 0 0 0 Lamb ph 1 1 1 3 HBP—Velasquez 2 (Rojas,Castro), Gamel lf 2 2 0 0 4 1 1 2 lar). T—3:42. A—36,554 (41,915). San Diego (TBD) at Arizona (Walker Thames 1b 5 1 1 0 Hilliard lf 3 3 2 0 Vargas 2b 0 0 0 0 0-0) Keller (Haseley), Conley (Hoskins). WP— Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 32 6 6 5 Lopez. T—5:13. A—24,143 (43,647). Cain cf 3 1 2 1 Wolters c 3 1 1 2 Chicago Cubs (TBD) at St. Louis (TBD) Taylor ph-cf 1 1 1 0 Senzatela p 1 0 0 0 Orioles 4, Red Sox 1 San Diego 100 001 100—3 Spngnbrg 3b 3 0 1 1 Fuentes ph 0 0 0 0 Arizona 000 020 04x—6 Astros 4, Angels 0 Arcia ss 5 0 1 3 Tapia ph 1 1 1 4 Baltimore Boston E—Urias (9). LOB—San Diego 6, Ari- Friday ab r h bi ab r h bi zona 9. 2B—Urias (8), C.Kelly (19), Locas- Houston Los Angeles Davies p 2 0 1 0 Pazos p 0 0 0 0 Twins 6, Royals 2 (6½) Austin ph 1 0 0 0 Alonso ph 1 0 1 1 Villar ss 5 0 0 0 Betts dh 4 0 1 0 tro (12). HR—Machado (31), Lamb (6). ab r h bi ab r h bi Black p 0 0 0 0 Harvey p 0 0 0 0 Hays cf 4 2 2 0 Devers 3b 4 1 1 0 SF—Hosmer (5). Minnesota Kansas City Sprnger cf-rf 2 1 0 0 Fletcher lf 4 0 1 0 Claudio p 0 0 0 0 Diaz p 0 0 0 0 Mancini 1b 2 1 0 0 Bogaerts ss 4 0 2 1 IP H R ER BB SO ab r h bi ab r h bi Altuve 2b 4 0 0 0 La Stella dh 4 0 0 0 Jackson p 0 0 0 0 Smith Jr. lf 4 0 0 0 Moreland 1b 4 0 0 0 Sano 3b 4 2 2 2 Merrfield 2b 3 2 2 0 San Diego Brantley lf 4 1 1 3 Pujols 1b 3 0 0 0 Faria p 0 0 0 0 Wilkerson rf 1 0 0 0 Holt 2b 3 0 1 0 Lauer 4C 3 2 1 4 8 Cave rf 2 1 1 0 Soler dh 2 0 1 1 Marisnick cf 0 0 0 0 Calhoun rf 2 0 0 0 Pina ph-c 0 0 0 0 Nunez dh 5 1 2 4 Vazquez ph 1 0 0 0 Yardley 1B 0 0 0 0 0 Cruz dh 4 0 3 1 Dozier 3b 3 0 1 0 Bregman 3b 3 1 1 1 Simmons ss 3 0 1 0 Mostkas ph 1 0 0 0 Ruiz 3b 5 0 0 0 Travis lf 2 0 0 0 Stammen H,31 1 0 0 0 0 0 E.Rosario lf 4 0 1 1 Gordon lf 3 0 0 1 Alvarez dh 3 0 0 0 Cowart 2b 3 0 0 0 Totals 38 7 14 7 Totals 33 11 11 11 Alberto 2b 4 0 1 0 Bradley cf 3 0 1 0 Perdomo L,2-4 BS,0-2 1 3 4 4 1 0 Astudillo c 4 0 0 0 McBroom rf 3 0 0 0 Gurriel 1b 3 0 0 0 Thaiss 3b 3 0 1 0 Milwaukee 100 100 023—7 Stewart rf-lf 1 0 1 0 G.Hrnandz rf 2 0 0 0 Cron 1b 4 1 1 0 O’Hearn 1b 3 0 1 0 Chirinos c 4 0 0 0 Hermsillo cf 3 0 0 0 Colorado 001 007 30x—11 Sisco c 2 0 0 0 Centeno c 3 0 0 0 Arizona Schoop 2b 3 0 1 0 Lopez ss 2 0 1 0 Tucker rf-lf 2 0 0 0 Bemboom c 3 0 0 0 E—Hiura (16). DP—Milwaukee 2, Colo- Totals 33 4 6 4 Totals 30 1 6 1 Clarke 3 2 1 1 1 4 LaMarre cf 3 1 2 2 Viloria c 2 0 0 0 Mayfield ss 3 1 2 0 rado 3. LOB—Milwaukee 11, Colorado 6. Baltimore 003 000 001—4 Andriese 3 2 1 1 0 2 Torreyes ss 3 1 0 0 Phillips cf 2 0 0 0 Totals 28 4 4 4 Totals 28 0 3 0 2B—Hiura 2 (23), Thames (23), Hilliard 2 Boston 000 000 001—1 Crichton 1 1 1 1 1 2 Totals 31 6 11 6 Totals 23 2 6 2 Houston 010 000 030—4 (4). HR—Cain (11), Blackmon (32), Tapia E—G.Hernandez (1). DP—Baltimore 1, Scott W,1-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Minnesota 222 000 0—6 Los Angeles 000 000 000—0 (9), McMahon (24). SB—Story (23). S— Boston 1. LOB—Baltimore 11, Boston 4. Bradley S,18-21 1 1 0 0 0 1 Kansas City 100 010 x—2 DP—Houston 2, Los Angeles 2. LOB— Senzatela (5). 2B—Hays (5), Stewart (6), Bogaerts (52), HBP—Lauer (Locastro), Yardley (Cron). T—3:03. A—32,244 (48,519). DP—Minnesota 0, Kansas City 1. LOB— Houston 3, Los Angeles 2. HR—Bregman IP H R ER BB SO Bradley Jr. (28), Devers (53). HR—Nunez Minnesota 6, Kansas City 6. 2B—Schoop (41), Brantley (22). (30). SB—Hays (2). Milwaukee (23), Dozier (29), Lopez (22). 3B—Mer- IP H R ER BB SO IP H R ER BB SO Calendar rifield (10). HR—Sano (34), LaMarre (2). Davies 5 2 1 1 1 2 SB—LaMarre (1). SF—Soler (4). Houston Black L,0-1 BS,0-2 0 2 3 3 1 0 Baltimore Oct. 1-2 — Wild-card games. Urquidy W,2-1 6 3 0 0 1 2 Claudio B 1 3 3 2 0 Wojciechowski W,4-8 6 4 0 0 1 6 Oct. 3 — Division Series start. IP H R ER BB SO Pressly H,30 1 0 0 0 0 2 Jackson C 1 1 1 2 0 Tan.Scott H,1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Oct. 11 — League Championship Se- Minnesota Harris 1 0 0 0 0 3 Faria 1 5 3 3 0 1 Givens H,7 1 0 0 0 0 3 ries start. Berrios W,14-8 6 6 2 2 2 9 James 1 0 0 0 0 0 Nelson 1 0 0 0 1 1 Bleier 1 2 1 1 0 1 Oct. 22 — World Series starts. Kansas City Los Angeles Colorado Boston October TBA — Trading resumes, day Skoglund L,0-3 3 9 6 6 1 2 Sandoval L,0-4 3B 2 1 1 3 3 Senzatela W,11-11 6 7 2 2 2 6 Eovaldi L,2-1 5 3 3 3 4 3 after World Series. Hill 1 1 0 0 0 0 Jewell 1C 0 0 0 1 0 Pazos 1 1 0 0 0 1 Velazquez 1 2 0 0 1 0 November TBA — Deadline for teams McCarthy 1 0 0 0 0 0 Ramirez 1 0 0 0 0 2 Harvey B 2 2 2 3 0 Brewer 1 0 0 0 1 2 to make qualifying offers to their eligible Newberry 1 1 0 0 1 1 Buttrey 1 0 0 0 1 2 Diaz 1C 4 3 3 1 0 Cashner 1 0 0 0 2 0 former players who became free agents, Zimmer 1 0 0 0 0 0 Garcia 1 2 3 3 1 1 Black pitched to 3 batters in the 6th. Walden 1 1 1 1 1 1 fifth day after World Series. WP—Berrios. T—1:54. A—15,389 Cahill 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—Senzatela (Hiura). WP—Davies. HBP—Wojciechowski (Travis). T—3:02. (37,903). T—2:37. A—41,763 (45,050). T—3:33. A—44,087 (50,398). A—34,533 (37,731). SEE SCOREBOARD ON PAGE 27 Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 27 MLB Rays clinch wild card with win over Blue Jays Tampa Bay returns to playoffs for first time since 2013

BY IAN HARRISON and hold the tiebreaker. Associated Press “This is a small step in the right direc- tion,” Pham said. “Oakland is a tough TORONTO — Last year, 90 wins wasn’t team. We have to get through them first. enough for the Tampa Bay Rays. We’re going to probably have to get through This year, 96 proved to be the number Houston next. It’s a long road ahead of us, the Rays needed to reach the postseason. but it’s a step in the right direction.” Tampa Bay returned to the playoffs for At 96-64, the low-budget Rays have the first time since 2013, clinching an AL their most wins since 2010 and can tie or wild-card berth with a 6-2 win over the surpass the team record of 97 set in 2008, Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night behind Tommy Pham’s two-run homer and Tyler when they won their only AL pennant and 1 lost to Philadelphia in the World Series. Glasnow’s 4 ⁄3 hitless innings. “This organization has created a very “That’s what we dream about, coming to winning culture, and there’s been a little the big leagues and going to the postsea- bit of a drought,” fifth-year manager Kevin son, and now we’re here,” shortstop Willy Cash said. “We get to hang another banner, Adames said. “This is just the first step.” we want to hang some more. Really happy After last season, when Boston finished to be a part of it.” first in the AL East with 108 wins and the Tampa Bay will play Oakland in the New York Yankees second with 100, Cash wild-card game on Wednesday night, and challenged his team to improve. FRED THORNHILL, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP the Rays will start Charlie Morton. Both “Ninety wins wasn’t good enough,” teams were 96-64 going into the final two Cash remembered saying. “Are we going Tampa Bay Rays players celebrate on the field after they defeated the Blue Jays 6-2 games, with home field still underdeter- to be good enough this year? We’re good to clinch an American League wild-card berth on Friday in Toronto. It is the franchise’s mined. The A’s won the season series 4-3 enough.” first playoff appearance since 2013.

Enough is enough? Roundup CHICAGO — The double- header between the Detroit Indians miss postseason after loss to Nats Tigers and Chicago White Sox scheduled for Friday night was rained out, and as a re- Associated Press clinched home-field advantage sult the teams will play only throughout the AL playoffs. WASHINGTON — The Cleve- 161 games this season. Mets 4, Braves 2: Pete Alonso land Indians’ clubhouse was quiet With both teams far out of hit his 52nd homer to match as can be, nearly cleared out. The playoff contention, there will Aaron Judge’s rookie record, and TVs were all off. No music. No be no makeup added, leaving New York beat visiting Atlanta. conversation. The meaningful the clubs one short of the Orioles 4, Red Sox 1: Renato regular 162 games. part of their season is done. Manager Terry Francona and Nunez hit a three-run homer, The Tigers are last in the Asher Wojciechowski pitched six majors with a 46-112 record. the Indians will miss out on the playoffs for the first time since shutout innings and Baltimore The White Sox are 70-88. beat host Boston. — Associated Press 2015, eliminated from the AL wild-card race Friday night with Pirates 6, Reds 5: Kevin New- an 8-2 loss to the postseason- man hit a two-run homer with bound Washington Nationals. two out in the ninth inning to give Scoreboard “At some point, I’ll talk to our Pittsburgh a win over visiting team, because that’s what you Cincinnati. need to do. It’s the one time I never Yankees 14, Rangers 7: FROM PAGE 26 prepare, because I always feel James Paxton was removed from like we’re going to figure it out,” his final start before the play- Mariners 4, Athletics 3 offs after one inning because of Oakland Seattle Francona said. “It’s the hardest ab r h bi ab r h bi one, because it hurts so much a tight muscle in his buttocks, Semien ss 3 1 1 1 Long lf 4 2 2 1 when you don’t get where you overshadowing six home runs by Laureano rf 5 0 0 0 Crawford ss 3 1 1 1 Chapman 3b 5 1 2 0 Nola 1b 3 0 2 1 want to go, and yet there’s still so New York in a victory over host Olson 1b 3 1 1 2 Gordn pr-2b 0 0 0 0 much that I’m proud of out there Texas. Canha cf 4 0 0 0 Seager 3b 4 0 0 1 Phillies 5, Marlins 4 (15): Davis dh 3 0 0 0 Lewis rf 4 0 1 0 that they need to hear that.” PATRICK SEMANSKY/AP Pinder lf 3 0 2 0 Vgelbch dh 2 0 0 0 Adam Haseley’s fielder’s choice Neuse 2b 2 0 1 0 Lopes ph-dh 1 0 1 0 Cleveland won the AL Central Profar ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Nrvez ph-dh 1 0 0 0 each of the past three years, but The Indians’ Yasiel Puig walks out of the dugout after Friday’s 8-2 scored Rhys Hoskins with the Phegley c 2 0 0 0 T.Murphy c 3 0 0 0 loss to the Nationals in Washington. Cleveland was eliminated from winning run in the 15th inning Brown ph 1 0 0 0 Walton 2b 2 0 0 0 spent most of this season in sec- S.Murphy c 1 0 0 0 Santana ph 1 0 0 0 ond place behind the Minnesota postseason contention for the first time since 2015. as Philadelphia outlasted visiting Smith cf 1 1 1 0 Moore cf-2b 4 0 0 0 Twins, who took over the division Miami. Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 33 4 8 4 lead for good on Aug. 13. Twins 6, Royals 2 (6½): Min- trouble and his team’s push for Diamondbacks 6, Padres 3: Oakland 100 000 200—3 Seattle 101 000 002—4 The Indians began the day third nesota became the record fourth the NL Central title took a hit in Jake Lamb hit a pinch-hit, three- DP—Oakland 1, Seattle 1. LOB—Oak- in the wild-card standings — be- team in the major leagues to win a loss to host Colorado that ended run homer in the eighth and host land 9, Seattle 8. 2B—Long (12), Lewis (4), Crawford (20). HR—Semien (33), Olson hind Oakland and Tampa Bay — 100 games this season, beating Milwaukee’s seven-game win- Arizona rallied past San Diego. (36). SB—Lopes (6). and in need of both a victory and host Kansas City behind two-run ning streak. Mariners 4, Athletics 3: Visit- IP H R ER BB SO ing Oakland wrapped up a playoff Oakland some help. They knew they’d be homers from Miguel Sano and Cubs 8, Cardinals 2: Andrew Fiers 5 4 2 2 2 4 eliminated with the combination Ryan LaMarre in a game short- Miller and Ryan Helsley were spot before the first pitch, then Puk 1 1 0 0 1 3 of a loss to Washington and a win ened to 6 ½ innings because of hit hard as their team’s bullpen missed a chance to move closer to Diekman H,12 1 0 0 0 1 1 Soria H,21 1 0 0 0 1 0 by the Rays at Toronto. Soon after rain. stumbled in a loss to visiting Chi- hosting next week’s AL wild-card Hendriks L,4-4 BS,25-32 C 3 2 2 0 1 Cleveland’s game ended, Tampa Minnesota reached the century cago, yet St. Louis’ magic num- game when closer Liam Hendriks Seattle Sheffield 5 5 1 1 4 2 Bay closed out a 6-2 victory. mark in wins for just the second ber for clinching the NL Central gave up two runs in the ninth in- Brennan H,8 1 0 0 0 2 1 Gerardo Parra had four RBIs time in franchise history. The dropped to two. ning of a loss to Seattle. Grotz H,2 B 1 1 1 0 1 Guilbeau BS,0-2 0 1 1 1 0 0 to lead the Nationals to their sixth 1965 Twins went 102-60, then lost Astros 4, Angels 0: At Ana- Dodgers 9, Giants 2: Cody Bass C 0 0 0 0 1 straight victory. The Indians the World Series to the Los Ange- heim, Calif., Alex Bregman hit Bellinger hit his 47th homer, Swanson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Warren W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 have lost three straight, the latest les Dodgers in seven games. his 41st homer, Michael Brant- Walker Buehler pitched five solid Guilbeau pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. WP—Fiers(2), Hendriks(2). T—3:34. clinching a wild-card berth for Rockies 11, Brewers 7: Ryan ley added a three-run shot in innings, and Los Angeles beat A—24,092 (47,943). Oakland. Braun exited early with calf the eighth inning and Houston host San Francisco. PAGE 28 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 NHL PREVIEW Still atop the mountain: Bolts best team in East

BY STEPHEN WHYNO “We’re a little bit younger, and Associated Press in some ways we’re maybe a little bit older, too,” Pittsburgh’s cap- etting swept in the first tain said. “We’re younger, so I round wasn’t enough think we’re going to be probably to knock the Tampa a quicker team, probably an ener- GBay Lightning off the gized team and we’ll have some mountaintop. guys that are pretty excited to be After finishing 21 points ahead in the positions they’re in. We’ll of everyone else during the 2018- have to see what we can do with 19 regular season, the Lightning that.” are again Stanley Cup favorites The Capitals believe their and the team to beat in an ever- championship window is still improving Eastern Conference. open. With a stacked roster that includes “We expect to be amongst the goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, league leaders in terms of wins defenseman Victor Hedman and GENE J. PUSKAR/AP and points,” coach Todd Reirden forwards Steven Stamkos and said. “That’s the culture that Brayden Point, the road to the Steven Stamkos and the Tampa we’ve established now and now final goes through Tampa Bay. Bay Lightning are the team to we need to continue to build it.” “They got a young goaltender beat in the Eastern Conference, who’s getting better and better despite last season’s first-round every year (and) their D corps is flame out in the playoffs. Chip on shoulder pretty solid,” Carolina defense- first overall. Columbus will undoubtedly BILL KOSTROUN/AP man Jaccob Slavin said. “Their take a step back after losing Artemi Panarin left Columbus for free agency and signed a seven- forward group is so skilled and Panarin and Bobrovsky and let- Letdown Bruins? year, $81.5 million contract with the New York Rangers. solid that I would still say it’s ting trade deadline pickups Matt Tampa.” Duchene and Ryan Dzingel walk No team since Pittsburgh in goaltender coming in in the mid- but remains a bit of a mystery That’s no knock on the Boston 2009 has won the Cup after los- in free agency. Much like the New Bruins, who lost Game 7 of the dle of the season and look what amid inconsistent play. ing in the Final the previous year. York Islanders a year ago after Cup Final to St. Louis. Or the happens to that team.” The Buffalo Sabres will get Bruins defenseman Torey Krug losing John Tavares to Toronto in Washington Capitals and Pitts- The Islanders let starting goal- a boost from new coach Ralph said the “taste is still there” from free agency, the Blue Jackets plan burgh Penguins, who have plenty ie Robin Lehner depart in free Krueger but more rebuilding is the Game 7 defeat at home. to use their personnel defections of Cup-winning experience. The agency and replaced him with likely. Defenseman Rasmus Dah- “It will probably always be as a rallying point. Lightning performed some sal- Semyon Varlamov. Coach Barry lin wants the Sabres to “trust the there,” Krug said. “It’s how you “There’s no secret losing those Trotz’s structure remains, but ary cap gymnastics, kept their guys probably hurts a little bit, process,” which is ongoing not core intact and aren’t shying away manage it individually to use it as no one’s going to underestimate but we’re bringing back a lot just in Buffalo but also Montreal from the well-deserved hype. motivation.” them this time around. of our core guys,” leading goal and Detroit before those teams “Expectations are high: Of scorer Cam Atkinson said. “We can target a postseason run. Otta- course for everyone the main Old guard have to come in with a chip on our Maybe next year wa’s long-term rebuild should set goal is to win the Cup,” Vasilevs- Pittsburgh still has Sidney shoulder and prove a lot of people them up for a top draft pick. kiy said. “We’re more mature It could be neck and neck be- Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, wrong, but I think that it should now. We have more experience. tween the Blue Jackets, Rangers, Washington still has Alex Ovech- fuel your fire to prove people ... I think the last few seasons Devils, Carolina Hurricanes and Playoff predictions kin and Nicklas Backstrom, and wrong.” people (say), ‘Tampa will win Philadelphia Flyers for the final yet each team has undergone a Atlantic: 1, Lightning; 2, Bru- the Cup 100 percent’ every time. Columbus will rely heavily on playoff spot. Carolina will need transformation since last lift- goalies Joonas Korpisalo and stable goaltending to duplicate ins; 3, Maple Leafs. That’s the expectation, but the Metropolitan: 1, Capitals; 2, Is- reality is every team can win the ing the Cup. The Penguins look Elvis Merzlikins. a surprise run that ended in the landers; 3, Penguins. Cup. We’re playing in the best closer to falling down the East “The biggest question is goal- East finals. Philadelphia added Wild card: 1, Panthers; 2, Blue league in the world, so anything standings at this point, and Cros- tending,” Atkinson said. “That’s coach Alain Vigneault, center can happen.” by acknowledged there are some going to be the biggest thing. The Kevin Hayes and defensemen Jackets With Tampa Bay, Boston, To- question marks. St. Louis Blues won with a rookie Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, East champion: Lightning. ronto and Florida, the Atlantic Division looks like murderer’s row. The Bruins got through only after coming back from a 3-2, first-round deficit against Toron- to and aren’t feeling cocky. “Our division’s been great the past couple years and there’s no end in sight there,” Boston goal- tender Tuukka Rask said. “We feel that we have to go through Toronto, we have to go through Tampa, we have to go through Florida and everybody.” The Panthers signed two-time Vezina Trophy winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and hired three-time Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville to take the next step. Across the East in the Met- ropolitan Division, the improved New York Rangers and New Jer- sey Devils are rejuvenated with some big additions. The Rangers signed elite wing- er Artemi Panarin, traded for top defender Jacob Trouba and WILFREDO LEE/AP drafted Finnish sensation Kaapo Kakko, while the Devils got Nor- President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Dale Tallon, third from left, hopes to help the Florida Panthers take the next step by ris Trophy winner P.K. Subban signing, from left, defenseman Anton Stralman, two-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, three-time Stanley Cup-winning and selected center Jack Hughes coach Joel Quenneville, right wing Brett Connolly and forward Noel Acciari. Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 29 NHL PREVIEW Champion Blues challenged out West

BY LARRY LAGE Associated Press t. Louis had better dig in for its re- peat bid. The defending Stanley Cup cham- Spion Blues will have their hands full in the Western Conference, which seems to have a slew of contenders. And, every team in the entire league is going to give the Blues its best shot each game. “There’s going to be a whole different feel for us that we’ve got to figure out, ‘OK, how can we elevate our game?’ We’re not going to catch teams by surprise,” said Blues center Ryan O’Reilly, last season’s playoff MVP and top defensive forward. “We’re going to need to make changes and grow ourselves to be better this year and to do it again.” Dallas, Vegas, Calgary, Colorado, San Jose and Winnipeg all go into the season with a shot to knock off St. Louis and keep the Cup in the West after the coveted tro- phy was won by Eastern Conference teams the previous three years. And even though the Nashville Predators appear to be some- what overlooked this season, it’s not wise to count them out in the race, especially with the addition of center Matt Duchene. The Central Division, which may earn both wild cards again in the conference, may be the strongest in the NHL. “It’s hard not to say the Central with the Blues being in it,” Arizona center Derek Stepan said. Shining Stars MICHAEL DWYER/AP Dallas seems set up for success with star The St. Louis Blues lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history last season, but will be hard-pressed to repeat. players all over the place, giving the fran- chise a legitimate chance to reach the con- enough to play all 82 games. starts his first full season with the Golden ference finals for the first time since 2008. Goaltender Ben Bishop looks like he Knights after signing an eight-year deal in Tyler Seguin, Alexander Radulov and might be at his best at the age of 32. His February. Jamie Benn provide plenty of scoring save percentage led the league last year “We have something to prove to show power. Second-year coach Jim Montgom- and he ranked second in the NHL in goals- that we are a top team in the NHL,” Vegas ery can roll four lines after the front office against average, giving up fewer than two forward Jonathan Marchessault. bolstered the team’s depth by signing 35- a game for the first time in his career. year-old Joe Pavelski, who was an All-Star Grounded Jets last year with San Jose for the third time Third time a charm? in four years. Winnipeg’s chances may hinge on when, “Getting a guy like Pavelski to us is The Golden Knights are hoping their or possibly if, restricted free agents Patrik going to be huge for us obviously with the third year is more like their first, when Laine and Kyle Connor sign to stay with net front (presence) and leadership-wise in they reached the Stanley Cup Final, and the franchise. the locker room,” defenseman John Kling- not like their second season that ended in “If we don’t have those two guys for the berg said. the first round with a Game 7 loss to the whole season, which I don’t think is going The 27-year-old Klingberg is potentially Sharks. Vegas returns its top nine scor- to happen, then it does change our team going into the prime year of his career and ers and three-time Stanley Cup champion a little bit because then we’ve lost a lot of 20-year-old Miro Heiskanen is a future goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury as the players,” Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj star on the blue line, coming off a 33-point franchise makes another run with famil- Ehlers said. rookie season in which he was durable iar faces. Talented forward Mark Stone Maybe next year /AP  Connor McDavid is one of the game’s PAUL SANCYA greats and teammate Leon Draisaitl is a Three-time All-Star Joe Pavelski joined an 100-point scorer, but the Edmonton Oilers already loaded Dallas Stars teams as an might be relegated to playing only in the expensive free agent coming off one of regular season for a third straight year and his best goal-scoring years. 13th time in 14 seasons.  Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews the Anaheim Ducks may miss the playoffs may not have enough talent around them to in consecutive seasons for the first time avoid missing the playoffs a third straight since 2000-2002. year in Chicago for the first time in more  The Arizona Coyotes have failed to than a decade. make the playoffs for seven straight years,  The Minnesota Wild signed Zach a drought that trails only Buffalo’s in the Parise and Ryan Suter to 13-year, $98 mil- NHL, and probably will extend the run lion contracts in 2012 and they may miss this season. The Vancouver Canucks could the playoffs two straight years for the first sit out a fifth straight year, which would be time since then. a franchise record.  The Los Angeles Kings hired for- mer San Jose and Edmonton coach Todd Playoff predictions McLellan, but he will have a hard time stopping the franchise from falling short of Central: 1, Stars; 2, Blues; 3, Predators. the postseason in two straight years for the West: 1, Golden Knights; 2, Flames; 3, first time since a six-season drought that Sharks. JEFF CHIU/AP ended in 2010. Wild card: 1, Avalanche; 2, Jets. The Vegas Golden Knights have three-time Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury in goal.  Under first-year coach Dallas Eakins, West champion: Stars. PAGE 30 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Sunday, September 29, 2019 SPORTS BRIEFS/COLLEGE FOOTBALL Briefl y Chepngetich takes midnight marathon

Associated Press weeks, it could be six weeks. But I have to understand and know if it DOHA, Qatar — Ruth Chepn- takes that time I trust in this team getich of Kenya overcame swel- that they will, we will, still be in tering heat and humidity to win a great situation by the time I get the first gold medal of the 2019 back.” world championships in a run- Kyle Allen has replaced New- away marathon victory under the ton in the starting lineup and led lights. Carolina to a 38-20 win over Ari- Chepngetich finished in 2 zona last Sunday. hours, 32 minutes, 43 seconds and crossed the finish line at 2:34 a.m. Doha time Saturday in a race that Correa’s availability began at midnight in an attempt uncertain for Astros to beat the heat. It was anything but ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Hous- comfortable. ton Astros don’t know whether The conditions when she shortstop Carlos Correa’s back crossed the finish line: 88 de- injury will keep him out of the AL grees, 77 percent humidity and division series. not a breath of wind. Correa is missing the final Twenty-three of the 68 start- week of the regular season to ers had dropped out by the time rest his back. He will go through Chepngetich finished — a good workouts in Houston early next indicator of the suffering taking week to determine whether he place all across the 7-kilometer can play in the first round for the loop the runners ran through six AL West champions. /AP times. Correa has barely played since CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE Defending champion Rose Che- Aug. 19, making only 11 plate ap- Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III, left, picks up yardage against San Jose State after replacing limo, representing Bahrain, took pearances since. He is batting starting quarterback Isaiah Sanders during the first quarter of Friday’s game at Air Force Academy, Colo. the silver medal. .279 with 21 homers. Jack Mayfield has filled in for Hendrick drivers sweep Correa in the first two games of College football roundup their final regular-season series front row at Charlotte against the Angels. CONCORD, N.C. — William Rookie third baseman Abra- Byron and Alex Bowman led ham Toro could be Correa’s re- Hendrick Motorsports to a sweep placement on the division series Hammond enters, Falcons of the front row in qualifying Fri- roster, with Alex Bregman to day for the first elimination race shortstop. of the NASCAR playoffs. In other baseball news: Byron went 103.198 mph  Red Sox owners John Henry around the hybrid road course/ and Tom Werner intend to slash cruise past San Jose State oval track at Charlotte Motor payroll to get under the luxury Speedway that was reconfigured tax threshold next season, say- ing they fired Dave Dombrowski last season to spice up the playoff Associated Press stop at one of NASCAR’s premier because of differing opinions on After halftime, most of fans remaining from a rare sellout crowd of 53,228 at Maryland were the race tracks. It’s the fifth pole of how to build for the future. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — DJ Hammond several thousand cheering for the Nittany Lions (4- Byron’s career and second this Boston has had baseball’s III, making an unexpected entry after beginning 0, 1-0). season at the home track for the highest payroll for two straight the game on the sideline to rest a sore ankle, threw Because the Terrapins (2-2, 0-1) won their first Charlotte native. seasons and is on track to pay a a 64-yard touchdown pass and finished or led four Byron has started on the front $13 million luxury tax this year other scoring drives as Air Force beat San Jose two games at home by a combined 122 points and row of all three road courses this on a payroll of $243 million for State 41-24 on Friday night. Penn State was coming off a tight 17-10 win over season (he started second at both purposes of the competitive bal- Isaiah Sanders started in place of Hammond, Pittsburgh, the Nittany Lions were favored by only Sonoma and Watkins Glen). He is ance tax, as it is formally known. who sprained his ankle in last Friday’s loss at Boise a touchdown. in the 12th and final spot to ad- That is $37 million over the tax State and missed practice time in the days before Arizona State 24, No. 15 California 17: Eno vance to the second round of the threshold. the San Jose State game. Sanders, however, had to Benjamin scored his third touchdown of the game playoffs but has only a two-point leave during the Falcons’ first drive after suffering on a 3-yard run with 4:41 remaining to lead the visit- edge over Bowman headed into Timbers owner fined a lower leg injury at the end of a run. ing Sun Devils to an upset of the Golden Bears. Sunday’s race. $100,000 for conduct Christian Mallard added touchdown runs of 7 and California (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) lost its perfect record Reigning series champion Joey 3 yards, Taven Birdow had scoring runs of 1 and 3 and quarterback Chase Garbers to a right shoulder Logano qualified third, followed Portland Timbers owner Mer- yards, and Timothy Jackson added a 7-yard touch- injury, spoiling their highest ranking in a decade. by Hendrick driver Jimmie John- ritt Paulson was fined $100,000 down run for Air Force (3-1, 1-1 Mountain West), The loss also left the Pac-12 with no undefeated son, who is not in the playoffs for Friday by Major League Soc- which improved to 4-1 in its series with San Jose teams before the end of September. the first time in his career. cer for “misconduct directed at State (2-2, 0-1). Birdow led the rushing attack with The Sun Devils (4-1, 1-1) bounced back from a match officials.” 124 yards on 25 carries and Geraud Sanders caught 34-31 loss to Colorado in the conference opener last Panthers’ Newton needs The fine stems from the Tim- the long scoring pass from Hammond. week thanks to a strong performance by Benjamin. ‘time away from game’ bers’ 2-2 draw with the New Eng- The Spartans scored on their opening possession, He had 29 carries for 100 yards, also scoring on an land Revolution on Wednesday ending the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run by 11-yard run in the first quarter and a 4-yarder in the CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Caro- night. Portland led 2-1 going into DeJon Packer. But the Spartans were soon overtak- third quarter. lina Panthers quarterback Cam stoppage time, but New England en by the Falcons, whose defense denied San Jose Duke 45, Virginia 10: Quentin Harris threw for Newton said Friday he plans on was awarded a penalty kick after State with four fourth-down stops in the game, in- two touchdowns and ran for another and the visiting taking “time away from the game” a video review and evened the cluding one from Air Force’s 1-yard line. Blue Devils beat the Hokies. because of a mid-foot sprain that score. No. 12 Penn State 59, Maryland 0: Sean Clif- Harris hit Noah Gray with scoring passes of 16 has bothered him since the third The foul was controversial ford threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, ran and 1 yards for Duke (3-1, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Confer- preseason game. because it came after the an- for a score and carried the visiting Nittany Lions to ence), which also scored on a 25-yard trick play on Newton said in a 15-minute nounced stoppage time had al- yet another lopsided victory over the Terrapins that which Harris lateraled to Jalon Calhoun, who hit a blog that he probably shouldn’t ready expired, and the referees typified the one-sided nature of this regional series. wide-open Deon Jackson to make it 21-3 late in the have tried to play through the appeared to miss a similar foul Penn State scored on its first four possessions, led second quarter. injury and needs to give himself that would have given Portland a 38-0 at halftime and finished with 619 yards in its Virginia Tech (2-2, 0-2) got its only touchdown on time to heal. penalty earlier. Big Ten opener. After Jan Johnson got things start- a 72-yard connection from Ryan Willis to Damon Newton said “it could very well MLS did not reveal the nature ed by ending Maryland’s first possession with an Hazleton after they fell behind 31-3. The loss is their be a week. Or two weeks. It could of the misconduct in announcing interception, Clifford cruised into the end zone from worst at home since a 49-12 defeat against Houston be three weeks, it could be four the fine. the 8 and the rout was on. on Sept. 28, 1974 . Sunday, September 29, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 31 NFL WEEK 4 TELEVISED GAMES MARQUEE MATCHUP Dallas Cowboys (3-0) at New Orleans Saints (2-1) Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) Cleveland Browns (1-2) at Detroit Lions (2-0-1) AFN-Sports, 2 a.m. Monday Central European Time at Baltimore Ravens (2-1) AFN-Sports2 AFN-Atlantic 7 p.m. Sunday CET SERIES RECORD: Cowboys lead 17-12. Dak Prescott passed for 246 yards and two TDs, and 7 p.m. Sunday CET Series: Chiefs lead 8-5. LAST MEETING: Cowboys beat Saints 13-10, Nov. had a rushing TD last week. ... Running back Ezekiel Series: Ravens lead 30-10. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Lions 45-10, 29, 2018. Elliott rushed for 125 yards last week against Dol- Last meeting: Ravens beat Browns 26-24, Nov. 1, 2015. COWBOYS OFFENSE: OVERALL (3), RUSH (3), phins. He has 21 games with 100 or more rushing Dec. 30, 2018. Notes: Lions have won two of past three in PASS (4). yards since 2016, the most in the league. ... Running Notes: Both teams are coming off losses. the series. ... Chiefs coach Andy Reid is 4- back Tony Pollard had 103 rushing yards and a TD ... Ravens have won six of past seven in COWBOYS DEFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (10), 1 in his career against the Lions. ... Chiefs last week, his first career 100-yard game and TD. series. ... Ravens coach John Harbaugh have scored 25 or more points in 25 PASS (15). is 19-3 all-time against the Browns. ... Linebacker Jaylon Smith led team with 10 tackes straight games, the longest streak in league SAINTS OFFENSE: OVERALL (21), RUSH (19), ... Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield history. ... Chiefs quarterback Patrick and a forced fumble last week. ... Saints coach Sean passed for 195 yards and a TD last week Mahomes passes for 374 yards and three PASS (17). Payton is 4-3 all-time against the Cowboys. in loss to Rams. He has a TD pass in his TDs without an interception last week, SAINTS DEFENSE: OVERALL (28), ... Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater first 16 career starts. ... Running back Nick becoming the first player in history 350 RUSH (26) PASS (30). Chubb had a season-high 131 scrimmage or more passing yards, three TD passes had 177 passing yards and two TDs yards last week. ... Wide receiver Odell and in interceptions in three consecutive STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES: last week, taking over the starting Beckham Jr. led team with six catches last games. ... Wide receiver Mecole Hardman Cowboys have won two of past three duties after Drew Brees injured his week. ... Ravens quarterback Lamar Jack- had 97 receiving yards last week, includ- in series. ... Cowboys coach Jason throwing hand in Week 2 loss to son passed for 267 yards and rushed for ing an 83-yard TD catch. ... Lions wide Garrett is 2-4 all-time against 46 yards and a TD last week. ... Running receiver Marvin Jones Jr. led the team with Rams. ... Running back Alvin back Mark Ingram had 135 scrimmage eight catches for 101 yards and a TD last Saints. ... Cowboys offense Kamara leads Saints in rushing yards and tied a career high with three week, his eighth career 100-yard game. ... is averaging 481.3 yards per with 211 yards and a TD on rushing TDs last week. ... Wide receiver Cornerback/kick returner Jamal Agnew had game. ... Cowboys quarterback 42 carries. Marquise Brown leads all rookies in receiv- 100-yard return for a TD last week. ing yards with 282. 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New England Patriots (3-0) Minnesota Vikings (2-1) at Buffalo Bills (3-0) at Chicago Bears (2-1) AFN-Sports AFN-Sports 7 p.m. Sunday CET 10:25 p.m. Sunday CET Series: Patriots lead 73-43-1. Series: Vikings lead 60-53-2. Last meeting: Patriots beat Bills 24-12, Last meeting: Bears beat Vikings 24-10, Dec. 23, 2018. Dec. 30, 2018. Notes: Patriots have won past five meet- Notes: Bears have won past two meetings. ings. ... Patriots are the first team in the ... Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has Super Bowl era to not allow a passing eight TD passes in four games against or rushing TD in each of their first three Bears and has a TD pass in 19 consecu- games of the season. ... Patriots quarter- tive games, the longest active streak in the back Tom Brady passed for 308 yards and league. ... Running back Dalvin Cook had two TDs last week. He has 300 or more 110 rushing yards and a TD last week and passing yards in 71 career games, surpass- became the fifth running back in history ing Peyton Manning for second-most in with 110 or more rushing yards and a history. ... Running back Sony Michel has rushing TD in the first three games of the eight rushing TDs in his past six games, in- season. He leads the league in rushing cluding the postseason. ... Bills coach Sean yards with 375. ... Bears quarterback McDermott is 0-4 against the Patriots. Mitchell Trubisky completed 25 of 31 ... Bills quarterback Josh Allen passed for passes for 231 yards and three TDs last 243 yards and a TD last week and rushed week. ... Linebacker Khalil Mack had two for 46 yards. ... Running back Frank Gore sacks and two forced fumbles last week. ... led team with a season-high 76 rushing Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel had three TD yards and a TD last week. ... Wide reciever catches last week. Cole Beasley had eight catches last week. ALSO ON AFN EXPANDED STANDINGS Tampa Bay (1-2) at L.A. Rams (3-0) American Conference National Conference AFN-Sports2, 10 p.m. Sunday CET East East Seattle (2-1) at Arizona (0-2-1) W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Buffalo 3 0 0 1.000 66 47 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 Dallas 3 0 0 1.000 97 44 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 AFN-Atlantic, 10:25 p.m. Sunday CET New England 3 0 0 1.000 106 17 2-0-0 1-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0 Philadelphia 2 2 0 .500 110 105 1-1-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 Cincinnati (0-3) at Pittsburgh (0-3) N.Y. Jets 0 3 0 .000 33 70 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 N.Y. Giants 1 2 0 .333 63 94 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 AFN-Sports, 2:15 a.m. Tuesday CET Miami 0 3 0 .000 16 133 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 Washington 0 3 0 .000 63 94 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 South South Houston 2 1 0 .667 68 62 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 New Orleans 2 1 0 .667 72 82 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Check myafn.net for the Indianapolis 2 1 0 .667 70 71 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 Tampa Bay 1 2 0 .333 68 77 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 most up-to-date TV listings. Jacksonville 1 2 0 .333 58 60 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 Atlanta 1 2 0 .333 60 75 1-0-0 0-2-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Tennessee 1 2 0 .333 67 52 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-2-0 Carolina 1 2 0 .333 79 70 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 North North Baltimore 2 1 0 .667 110 60 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Detroit 2 0 1 .833 67 61 1-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1 1-0-0 0-0-0 REST OF THE SCHEDULE Cleveland 1 2 0 .333 49 66 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Green Bay 3 1 0 .750 85 69 2-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 Cincinnati 0 3 0 .000 54 83 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 Minnesota 2 1 0 .667 78 47 2-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 Pittsburgh 0 3 0 .000 49 85 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 Chicago 2 1 0 .667 50 39 0-1-0 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 Carolina (1-2) at Houston (2-1) West West Oakland (1-2) at Indianapolis (2-1) L.A. Chargers (1-2) at Miami (0-3) Kansas City 3 0 0 1.000 101 64 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 L.A. Rams 3 0 0 1.000 77 49 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Washington (0-3) at N.Y. Giants (1-2) Oakland 1 2 0 .333 48 78 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 San Francisco 3 0 0 1.000 96 54 1-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 Tennessee (1-2) at Atlanta (1-2) L.A. Chargers 1 2 0 .333 60 64 1-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 76 79 1-1-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 Jacksonville (1-2) at Denver (0-3) Denver 0 3 0 .000 46 67 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-1-0 Arizona 0 2 1 .167 64 88 0-1-1 0-1-0 0-1-1 0-1-0 0-0-0 Open: San Francisco, N.Y. Jets S TARS AND STRIPES Sunday, September 29, 2019 Falcons cruise Air Force has easy time dispatching SPORTS San Jose State » College football, Page 30

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TED S. WARREN/AP An Oakland fan holds up a sign celebrating the Athletics earning an AL wild-card berth on Friday in Seattle. The last two of the 10 available playoff berths were clinched Friday.