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VICKY SPESARD/U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Daniel P. Keller, a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, earned the Air Force Cross for his actions on a battlefield in Afghanistan. Combat controller to be awarded Air Force Cross

BY COREY DICKSTEIN Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel P. Keller had PUTTING OFF PEACE been fighting for 15 hours when a house rigged with improvised explosives just feet away from the combat controller blew up, forc- Taliban want deal with US, but some in bigger hurry than others ing him to the ground, injured and dazed. BY KATHY GANNON Mullah Abdul Ghani tains a political office under the banner of The Is- The sudden blast in the midst Associated Press Baradar, the Taliban lamic Emirate of Afghanistan. of the fight with Islamic State- group’s top political Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the Doha of- aligned terrorists in a rocky ISLAMABAD leader, left, arrives with fice, told the Taliban Al-Emarah website Tuesday valley of eastern Afghanistan’s fghanistan’s Taliban leaders agreed other members of the that U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad had invited Tal- Nangarhar province left Keller they wanted a deal with the U.S., but Taliban delegation for iban negotiators to Camp David in late August. with a traumatic brain injury. But some were in more of a hurry than talks in Moscow on The Taliban accepted, only to delay, demand- he kept fighting, eventually brav- others. May 28. Even before ing the deal be announced first by Qatar. They ing enemy fire numerous times A Taliban negotiators were at odds with President Donald also wanted a signing ceremony witnessed by the and directing critical airstrikes their Council of Leaders, or shura, about whether Trump canceled a foreign ministers of several countries, including on ISIS enemies that ensured to travel to Camp David even before President mysterious Camp David Pakistan, Russia and China. The delay followed 130 members of the U.S.-Afghan Donald Trump abruptly canceled the high-stakes summit on Sept. 7, the shura’s rejection and admonishment of its commando force escaped alive the Taliban negotiators meeting planned for last weekend. negotiators. and directly led to the deaths of were at odds with the According to Taliban officials familiar with the This wasn’t the first disagreement between the 50 terrorists, according to the Air council of leaders, or discussions, the shura opposed the trip to Camp negotiators and the shura, according to Taliban Force. shura, that rules the For those actions on Aug. 16, David and chastised the negotiators who were sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity be- Islamic movement. 2017, Keller was to receive the eager to attend. cause of they were not authorized to discuss inter- Air Force Cross on Friday from The Taliban have been holding talks with the ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/AP nal debates with reporters. U.S. for more than a year in the Qatari capital, Gen. David Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff. Doha, where the militant Islamic movement main- SEE PEACE ON PAGE 5 SEE CROSS ON PAGE 2 PAGE 2 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 MILITARY Cargo, passengers Cross: Airman humbled, honored by recognition FROM FRONT PAGE Meanwhile, he directed strikes hold operations.” The forces He’ll become only the 11th air- from American aircraft and coor- would seize ground from ISIS and man to receive the service’s sec- dinated a medical evacuation for remain in place until the local banned from KC-46s ond highest honor for battlefield 13 critically injured troops. villagers, who had fled when the valor in the post-9/11 wars. One Keller helped move those terrorists had taken over large BY COREY DICKSTEIN AMC issued a Category I defi- of those airmen, combat control- troops to the helicopter landing portions of Nangarhar, could re- Stars and Stripes ciency report after discovering ler Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, had zone “under a hail of enemy fire,” turn to their homes. the issue, Pickart said. Those are his Air Force Cross for actions in according to the citation. He then “The fighting was real — and WASHINGTON — The Air problems that could cause death, Afghanistan in 2002 upgraded took it upon himself to make cer- it’s still going on. People are still Force has banned cargo and pas- serious injury or major damage to last year to the Medal of Honor. tain those men could be removed getting hurt and getting killed in sengers aboard its KC-46A Pega- weapons systems. Keller, 34, who has been pro- from the battlefield. that fight today,” Keller said. “I sus tanker jets after floor cargo “When medical evacuation he- According to Defense News, moted to technical sergeant since think it’s amazing what a small restraints unlocked during re- licopters were unable to identify which first reported the Air Force returning from Afghanistan, group, like a special forces team cent test flights, according to Air the landing zone, he sprinted to decision to restrict passengers learned he would receive the Air and their partner forces, is capa- Mobility Command. the center of the field, exposing and cargo from KC-46 flights, the Force Cross on Wednesday. The ble of doing against these larger The issue could cause cargo issues occurred during overseas himself to enemy fire in order to airman, assigned to the Kentucky number [of ISIS fighters] who aboard the plane to become loose, testing of the aircraft and could marshal in both aircraft and aid Air National Guard’s 123rd Spe- are dug in after taking over these potentially endangering people potentially unbalance the air- in loading the casualties,” the ci- cial Tactics Squadron, will re- people’s homes and villages.” and damaging weapons system, craft, rendering the plane “diffi- tation reads. said Air Force Col. Damian Pick- ceive the award in a ceremony at cult, if not impossible” to control. The fighting continued. Keller Witnessing local Afghans re- art, a spokesman for AMC. It the Kentucky Guard’s Louisville Defense News cited an unnamed volunteered to walk the 2.5 kilo- turn to their lives after ISIS was marks another problem in a line headquarters. source familiar with the issue. meters to a nearby combat outpost defeated in their villages was re- of issues that have delayed the “It’s very humbling,” Keller In a statement, Boeing said it to escort wounded teammates warding, he added. KC-46 program, the Air Force’s said Thursday. “It’s also — you was aware of the problem and who could not be exfiltrated by “You can see that it’s effective choice to replace the more than think about all the other guys in would work to find a fix “as quick- helicopter. When ISIS launched as you see the crops returning 50-year-old KC-135 Stratotanker. these events, and the amazing ly as possible.” another attack from three direc- and seeing lights on at night in Pickart said the Air Force and stuff you see guys do in combat The latest problem with the tions, Keller again repressed these places behind you that you Boeing are working together to KC-46 marks at least the fourth that might not be recognized. It’s it with his M4 and coordinated just pushed through and cleared,” find a solution to the issue. He weird, man. I’m very honored and time that Air Force officials have with another combat controller Keller said. “To be part of that, said the problem appeared to be humbled that the Air Force thinks filed a Category I deficiency re- to direct strikes that enabled the to assist those people and our with the restraint system and not what I did that day deserves this port about the program. American and Afghan comman- [special forces] guys — it was an an error by crewmembers. recognition.” The other issues stem from the dos to escape the fighting, ac- honor.” “Prior to departing for each Keller’s memories of that of these missions, aircrew fully aircraft’s advanced cockpit vision cording to the citation. Keller remains on active-duty system that allows boom opera- day are painful. He lost a “good The deployment was Keller’s installed, locked and thoroughly friend,” Army Staff Sgt. Aaron as a full-time Kentucky Air Na- inspected each restraint, and per- tors to control refueling remotely second to Afghanistan as an Air Butler, a Green Beret, who died tional Guard member, where he formed routine inspections of the from the plane’s front via video Force combat controller, he said. has served since 2012. He pre- and other sensors, instead of man- from injuries suffered when the That firefight was just one of 51 restraints in flight,” Pickart said viously served in the Navy from ually from the rear of the plane as house exploded. Three Afghan that he found himself in against in a statement Friday. “Despite 2003 to 2009. they have done in legacy tankers. commandos also died on the mis- ISIS fighters during the deploy- these safety measures, the un- Keller is the second Air Force locking of cargo floor restraints The plane has also faced issues sion and 30 members of the force ment from April to October 2017, with the stiffness of its refueling suffered injuries. according to Air Force records. member to receive a high-level occurred during flight, although valor award for his actions in that no cargo or equipment moved boom, making connection to the More troops would have died In addition to the Air Force battle. Staff Sgt. Pete Dinich, a and there was no specific risk to tanker for refueling difficult for had Keller not taken the actions Cross, Keller received a Purple the aircraft or crew.” lighter aircraft, such as the A-10 he did, according to his Air Force Heart and a Bronze Star Medal pararescueman with 24th Special While the KC-46’s primary attack jet and F-16 fighter jet. Cross citation. for meritorious service from that Operations Wing, received the mission is in-air refueling, it is Boeing in January delivered After the explosion knocked deployment. Silver Star on Sept. 6 for his ac- also designed to haul crew and its first KC-46A to the Air Force him to the ground, Keller quickly Keller and the commando team tions during that fight, according cargo. It can hold up to 58 passen- after years of delay. returned to his feet and began re- spent much of the deployment to the Air Force. gers or carry 18 pallets, weighing [email protected] pelling enemy fighters about 150 away from fortified compounds, [email protected] up to about 7,500 pounds each. Twitter: @CDicksteinDC meters away with his M4 carbine. instead conducting “clear and Twitter: @CDicksteinDC T O D A Y IN STRIPES American Roundup ...... 14 Business ...... 13 Comics ...... 22 Crossword ...... 22 Fall Movie Preview...... 15-19 Opinion ...... 20 Sports ...... 24-32 W eather ...... 13 Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 3 MILITARY USAF: Only 6% of crews stayed at Turnberry

BY COLBY ITKOWITZ ‘ those two arrangements mean AND DAVID A. FAHRENTHOLD We reviewed the vast majority of the 659 overnight stays of Air Force crews that the Air Force has paid the The Washington Post in the vicinity at Glasgow Prestwick Airport between 2015 and 2019. ’ commander in chief to rent rooms. The House Oversight Committee Air Force spokesman WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air is investigating, but so far no evi- Force said Thursday it reviewed dence has emerged showing that overnight stays by crew members Trump has done anything to alter who stopped at Glasgow Prest- “We reviewed the vast major- review also indicated that about that it “might be allowable but not the existing arrangements. wick Airport between 2015 and ity of the 659 overnight stays of 75% of the crews stayed in the advisable.” Trump tweeted on Monday that 2019 to refuel and found about the military crew stays at Turn- Air Force crews in the vicinity at immediate vicinity of the airfield, The stays result from two 6% stayed at President Donald berry have “NOTHING TO DO Glasgow Prestwick Airport be- and 18% stayed in Glasgow,” the separate agreements that both Trump’s Scottish golf resort. WITH ME.” Trump purchased The House Oversight Commit- tween 2015 and 2019. Approxi- spokesman said. predate Trump’s presidency. Be- the financially struggling resort tee has been investigating an up- mately 6% of those crews stayed A spokesman confirmed that fore Trump ran for president, the in 2014 and has failed to turn a tick in stays by the military at the at the Trump Turnberry,” said Turnberry stays were within airport agreed to send visiting profit on his investment. five-star, coastal Trump Turn- an Air Force spokesman in an the Pentagon’s distance and cost crews to Trump’s course. And The Trump Organization said berry hotel, which is about 30 emailed statement. limits. Earlier this week, the Air while President Barack Obama it charges the visiting air crews miles from the airport, to deter- “As a practice, we generally Force launched a review of its was still in office, the Air Force about $100 each, and that — for mine whether the president has send aircrews to the closest, most selection of lodging accommoda- agreed to send refueling aircraft about 90% of the year — its rates improperly directed crews to stay suitable accommodations within tions at the Trump Turnberry re- to the airport. are too high for Defense Depart- at his family owned property. the government hotel rate. The sort in Scotland, acknowledging Now that Trump is president, ment reimbursement schedules.

Former Pendleton battalion commander facing charges

BY ANDREW DYER which Zavala is accused of break- The San Diego Union-Tribune ing the couple’s cellphones in a rage. SAN DIEGO — The former Zavala’s wife filed for divorce commanding officer of the 1st and a restraining order. The Ma- Reconnaissance Battalion at rine Corps issued its own restrain- Camp Pendleton, Calif., will face ing order April 4 and launched its charges related to the domestic investiga- violence allegations that cost him tion April his command in May, the Ma- 17, accord- rines said Thursday. ing to the Lt. Col. Francisco Zavala, 43, investigative is accused of assault, destruction report. of property, making false official Zavala statements and conduct unbe- is a native coming an officer. A preliminary of Helotes, hearing is scheduled for early Oc- Texas, who tober to determine whether there earned his is enough evidence to proceed commission with a court-martial. Zavala in 2000. He Zavala was relieved of com- served on mand in May. The 1st Marine Di- multiple deployments, including vision said then that he was fired to South Korea, Iraq and Afghan- istan, according to his Marine due to a “loss of trust and confi- Corps bio. dence” in his ability to lead, offer- Zavala was awarded the Bronze ing few details. JOHN LOCHER/AP Star Medal with “V” device for The military news website Task combat valor for actions dur- Signs warn about trespassing at an entrance to the Nevada Test and Training Range near Area 51 & Purpose reported Zavala had ing a deployment to Afghanistan outside of Rachel, Nev. been the subject of a misconduct in 2010. According to his award investigation stemming from an citation, Zavala led an effort to incident in December, two days secure the site of a downed heli- after he returned from a deploy- copter, protecting the bodies of 2 from Netherlands arrested for ment to Peru. the deceased pilots for 24 hours. According to the site, Zavala is On several other occasions, he accused of hitting his wife in the exposed himself to enemy fire trespassing at Nevada’s Area 51 face and taking her phone to pre- while leading his Marines, the ci- vent her from calling 911. tation said. BY KEN RITTER A redacted copy of the divi- The Marine Corps declined to day on the misdemeanor charges after they were sion’s investigation, published by release a detailed charge sheet. Associated Press found in a car near a gate inside the Nevada Nation- al Security Site, authorities said. Task & Purpose in June, details Zavala could not be reached for LAS VEGAS — Two men from the Netherlands another incident, in October, in comment Thursday. They were at least 20 miles from Area 51. who said they wanted to post internet video of the Boruchowitz said the men were released Thurs- once-secret Area 51 military base in Nevada were day on $500, bail, with no order to remain in the U.S. arrested on suspicion of trespassing onto a secure ahead of scheduled court appearances Monday. Ukraine’s president: US to give an extra $140M U.S. government reservation, sheriff’s officials said Sheriff’s deputies said Savage and Granzier had Thursday. a drone, computer and camera equipment and ac- KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s aid and is thankful for U.S. sup- Govert Charles Wilhelmus Jacob Savage and Ties knowledged they disregarded “No Trespassing” president said the United States port of sanctions against Russia, Granzier told Nye County sheriff’s deputies they signs. has not only released $250 mil- which annexed Ukraine’s Crimea were in the remote area to attend events next week The site is a U.S. Department of Energy reserva- lion in military aid to his country in 2014 and funded separatists in near the once-top-secret U.S. Air Force test area tion that is part of a vast government tract in central but will also extend an additional Ukraine’s east. known in popular lore as a site for government stud- Nevada. It is separate from Area 51. $140 million. The Trump administration said ies of space aliens. The Air Force has posted warnings that people President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday that it has released “That’s why they said they were here,” Nye Coun- who try to enter the Nellis Air Force Base bombing told a conference in the capital, ty Sheriff’s Capt. David Boruchowitz said. range surrounding Area 51 will be arrested. $250 million in military aid to Kyiv, on Friday that Ukraine will Area 51 is the focus of events next weekend in the The land surrounding the range is “austere des- Ukraine that had been held up. It get the new money on top of the tiny towns of Rachel and Hiko inspired by a Face- ert, with little to no life-sustaining services like sum that was announced a day did not mention additional funds. book post inviting people to “see them aliens.” water, food, gas or medical centers,” Nellis spokes- earlier. He said he welcomes the From The Associated Press Savage, 21, and Granzier, 20, were arrested Tues- man Nick Janeway said PAGE 4 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 MILITARY

Course work Airmen, soldiers and sailors compete in Texas to be the top Alpha Warrior

BR ROSE L. THAYER or completing specific exercises. Stars and Stripes Hosted by the Air Force In- stallation and Mission Support SAN ANTONIO — More than Center, this is the third year for 20 Air Force, Army and Navy ser- the Alpha Warrior championship vicemembers competed Thurs- and the second to include other day at the Alpha Warrior Proving branches of the military. The top Ground outside San Antonio to three men and top three women earn the fastest time within their from each branch will advance to branch on an intense, 32-obstacle course. compete Saturday against each With temperatures reach ing other in an interservice battle. the upper 90s, participants swung Air Force Capt. Noah Palicia from rings and ropes, climbed had the fastest time of the day walls and raced against the clock on the obstacle course, complet- to finish within 26 minutes. Be- ing the race in 18 minutes, 39 tween each apparatus were ad- seconds. ditional challenges that required [email protected] dragging or pulling heavy weights Twitter: @Roe_Lori

PHOTOS BY ROSE L. THAYER/Stars and Stripes Clockwise from top left: Air Force 2nd Lt. Michelle Strickland, of Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., finishes the sidewinder obstacle at the Alpha Warrior Proving Ground in San Antonio on Thursday. She placed second among all Air Force women; Army Lt. Col. Eric Palicia, of U.S. Army Europe, navigates an obstacle. He was the top Army finisher, with a time of 22 minutes, 54 seconds, and he earned a spot in the interservice battle Saturday, when he will compete against his brother, Air Force Capt. Noah Palicia; Army 2nd Lt. Chris Gabayan, of Fort Bragg, N.C., swings through an obstacle; Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jackson, of Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., also swings through an obstacle. Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 5 WAR ON TERRORISM US envoy rejects claim of war crime from panel

Associated Press tacks are conducted recklessly,” the Commission of Inquiry said GENEVA — The United States’ top envoy for Syria rejected in its latest report. Thursday findings by U.N.- “We do not accept the findings backed investigators that deadly of that particular body,” Jeffrey airstrikes by the U.S.-led coali- said. tion early this year may amount U.N. Syria envoy Geir Peder- to a war crime. sen hosted envoys from Britain, Ambassador James Jeffrey Egypt, France, Germany, Jor- said the coalition takes “extreme dan, Saudi Arabia and the United care in every military operation States for talks Thursday. we do.” Both Jeffrey and Pedersen ex- His comments came a day after pressed concerns about rising investigators working for the violence in the rebel-held Syrian U.N.’s top human rights body sug- region of Idlib in their comments gested that coalition airstrikes on Thursday to reporters following Jan. 3 near the town of as-Safa, a meeting of the so-called “small along the Iraqi border, that killed group” of nations . 16 civilians may not have been directed at a military objective Pedersen has made a priority or may not have been carried out of getting the Syrian government and the opposition to agree on ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/AP with the “necessary precaution.” “Launching indiscriminate at- the creation of a committee to re- Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban group’s top political leader, left, and Sher Mohammad Abbas tacks that result in death or in- write the country’s constitution in Stanikzai, the Taliban’s chief negotiator, converse during a May meeting in Moscow. jury to civilians amounts to a war hopes that it might lead to a way crime in cases in which such at- out from Syria’s 8-year-old war. Peace: Taliban’s divisions stick together throughout negotiations for Afghan deal

FROM FRONT PAGE the most influential of the Taliban interlocutors, has Several months earlier, the shura opposed an been pushing a peace deal in Afghanistan even be- offer by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the chief ne- fore the U.S. was willing to enter talks. As far back gotiator and co-founder of the Taliban, to give the as 2010, he had secretly opened peace talks with Americans 14 months to withdraw their roughly Afghanistan’s then-President Hamid Karzai. When 14,000 troops from Afghanistan. The shura let Bara- neighboring Pakistan found out, Baradar was ar- dar know it wasn’t on board with the timeline and rested in a raid jointly carried out with the CIA. He spent eight years in a Pakistani jail — the punish- that he could not make decisions independent of the ment for trying to sideline Islamabad in talks. shura. Karzai previously said he asked both Pakistan and Still, several Taliban officials familiar with the the U.S. on at least two occasions to release Baradar negotiating team and the shura said while opinions but was turned down. The first secret contacts be- differed, the Taliban leadership debated every arti- tween the Taliban and the U.S. aimed at finding a cle of the agreement and the negotiating team either way to talk reportedly did not occur until 2013. got the shura to agree or bowed to its decisions. Even as Washington seeks an exit from war, “What’s striking is how the Taliban mobilized at the Taliban are at their strongest since their oust- the highest levels to support negotiations with the er in 2001 and hold sway over more than half the U.S.,” said Michael Kugelman, deputy director of country . ALEC DIONNE/U.S. Army the Asia Program at the Washington-based Wilson Khalilzad’s yearlong peace mission has been U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct a joint ground patrol inside Center. “Senior Taliban officials didn’t only endorse Washington’s most dedicated push for peace, focus- the security mechanism area in northeast Syria last Sunday. the talks, they helped lead them.” ing not just on the Taliban, Afghanistan’s govern- “This suggests that Washington would have ment and prominent Afghan powerbrokers but also trouble exploiting fractures within the Taliban in on its neighbors, who are often blamed for outright Report: US will send 150 an effort to strengthen its hand in negotiations,” he interference in Afghanistan. said. “There may be divisions within the Taliban, The meddlers include Pakistan and Russia, ac- but they presented a relatively common front in cused of aiding the Taliban against Islamic State in- troops into northern Syria the negotiating process. That’s more than one can surgents with deep connections to Central Asia, and say for the Afghan government or even the Trump also Iran, which has trained Afghan fighters known Stars and Stripes It remains unclear whether the administration.” as the Fatimayoun Brigade who fought alongside deployment of 150 more troops Baradar, the lead negotiator and believed to be Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in Syria. The U.S. military is planning to will be offset by drawdowns in deploy 150 troops to northeastern other parts of Syria, where nearly Syria to join ground patrols with 1,000 U.S. troops remain. Turkish forces, possibly marking Washington and Ankara have a slight increase in the number of House committee subpoenas envoy to talks been at odds for years over how to American forces in the country, approach the conflict in Syria. In The New York Times reported. the battle against Islamic State , BY DEB RIECHMANN Engel issued the subpoena to “More than 2,000 American The decision, while not final- the U.S. relied heavily on Kurd- Associated Press compel Zalmay Khalilzad to tes- troops have died in Afghanistan, ized, appears at odds with an tify Sept. 19. and I’m fed up with this adminis- order from President Donald ish fighters to push militants out WASHINGTON — The chair- He said he issued the subpoe- tration keeping Congress and the Trump made in December that of their strongholds. Turkey, how- man of the House Foreign Affairs na because the State Department American people in the dark on called for a gradual withdrawal ever, regards the Kurdish forces Committee on Thursday issued a had refused requests in Febru- the peace process and how we’re of troops from Syria. as terrorists and has threatened subpoena to the Trump adminis- ary, April and earlier this month going to bring this long war to a The looming deployment to invade northern Syria to push tration’s envoy to the U.S.-Taliban for briefings or testimony from close,” Engel said in a statement. comes amid efforts to improve Kurdish elements away from talks, demanding that he testify Khalilzad. “For months, we haven’t been relations with Turkey, which Turkey’s border. at an open congressional hearing The State Department had no able to get answers on the Af- has long complained about U.S. In an effort to address Ankara’s next week. immediate comment Thursday. ghanistan peace plan, and now support of Kurdish fighters that concerns, the U.S. military re- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., com- In tweet last weekend, Trump the president is saying the plan Ankara considers terrorists. The cently began joint ground patrols plained that the Trump admin- called off negotiations and can- is dead. We need to hear directly Times, citing unnamed U.S. of- with Turkish forces along a buf- istration was keeping Congress celed a meeting he said he wanted from the administration’s point ficials, said final approval for the fer zone in northern Syria. Differ- and the American people “in the to have with Afghan government person on Afghanistan to under- new deployment depends on the ences remain, however, on how dark” about negotiations with the leaders and the Taliban at the stand how this process went off success of the initial joint ground large the buffer zone should be. Taliban which have broken down. Camp David presidential retreat. the rails.” patrols that are now underway. [email protected] PAGE 6 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 NATION In Baltimore, Trump mocks Dems, vows tax cut

BY KEVIN FREKING the victories of Republicans Dan Bishop AND JUANA SUMMERS and Greg Murphy in special elections this Associated Press week in North Carolina. He told the Re- publicans he expected them to win back BALTIMORE — President Donald the majority in the House next year. Trump sought to boost the spirits of Re- “You’re loved out there,” he asserted. publican lawmakers, mocking Democrats Trump spoke as Democratic presidential and promising a new tax cut package, as he candidates debated in Houston. The audi- returned to the city he recently disparaged ence laughed as he mocked some of his top as a “rat and rodent-infested mess.” challengers and claimed that more people Trump spoke on Thursday to House Re- publicans attending an annual retreat in a would be watching him. “They should be hotel on Baltimore’s waterfront. Protesters watching the debate but they’re probably gathered nearby. But inside, the president watching this,” Trump said. found a friendly audience of legislators Police blocked off a wide perimeter whose political futures are closely tied to around the hotel. But a few blocks away, how well he performs in next year’s elec- demonstrators inflated a giant rat carry- tion. They greeted him with a chant of ing a cellphone and adorned with yellow “four more years.” hair and a red tie to make clear their mock- Trump obliquely addressed his earlier ing intentions. Protesters waved signs with insults against Baltimore, promising Re- messages like “Trump and the GOP are publicans would “fight for the future of cit- the real rats” and “Welcome rat king.” ies like Baltimore that have been destroyed NICK WASS/AP Asked whether the president should by decades of failed and corrupt rule.” A demonstrator carries a sign near the U.S. House Republican Member Retreat on apologize for his Baltimore comments, He said “the left-wing agenda” of regu- Thursday in Baltimore, where President Donald Trump was speaking. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy lations, crippling taxes and “unrestricted said Trump “made a very good case why migration” has undermined law enforce- many major cities have challenges.” He ment and devastated America’s inner cit- said the president’s trip “symbolizes that, ies. “We’re going to have to step in and do yes, he cares about Baltimore,” adding that something about it because we can’t allow President promises to protect Trump is working to give people in poverty that to happen to our great cities,” he said. “a better opportunity.” Trump had lashed out at Baltimore in a Jennifer Amann, who lives in Fells Point, series of July tweets critical of Democratic 2nd Amendment after briefing not far from the hotel where Trump was Rep. Elijah Cummings, who represents the speaking, laughed when told that McCar- city’s majority-black 7th Congressional BY JILL COLVIN measures following a summer of mass thy said Trump’s visit demonstrates that District. Cummings also chairs the House Associated Press shootings might be nothing more than he cares about the city and its residents. oversight panel conducting numerous in- “a ploy.” “We don’t need visits, we need policies WASHINGTON — President Donald vestigations into the administration’s poli- “There’s a possibility that this is just a that help the people,” Amann, who moved Trump pledged Thursday to protect the cies and work. ploy to take your guns away,” he said. to Baltimore 16 years ago, said of Trump Second Amendment, hours after hud- On Thursday, Trump emphasized some He added later in Baltimore, “Demo- and Republican lawmakers. “The proof’s of the biggest wins of his presidency, such dling with top advisers to discuss gun crats want to confiscate guns from law- in the pudding, and they don’t do anything as boosting military spending, slashing control measures he might be willing to abiding Americans so they’re totally to support this city.” regulations and expanding a program that publicly stand behind. defenseless when somebody walks into On an adjacent corner, a smaller yet gives veterans the option to see private Speaking to reporters before flying their house with a gun.” vocal group of Trump supporters gathered, doctors outside the Department of Veter- to Baltimore for a Republican retreat, No Democratic candidates have ans Affairs medical system. He touted the Trump insisted “a lot of progress” had proposed stripping all guns from and the two groups engaged in an extended $1.5 trillion tax cut package passed in 2017 been made on background checks “and Americans, though former Texas Con- back-and-forth. and promised to deliver another tax cut various things having to do with guns” gressman Beto O’Rourke said during Joe Murphy, of Owings Mills, Md., called proposal next year. during Thursday’s discussion. But he Thursday night’s Democratic debate the Trump protesters “so un-American “We are working on a tax cut for the also made clear that he’s weary of an- that he supports a mandatory buyback and disgusting.” He said Trump was not a middle-income people that is going to be gering gun proponents, suggesting program for assault-type weapons like racist. very, very inspirational. It’s going to be Democrats’ push for new gun control the AK-47. “He’s here today to talk about opportu- something that I think it’s what everyone’s nity zones, where he’s going to clean up the really looking for,” Trump said. “It will be most disgusting parts of this city — and a very, very substantial tax cut for middle- cific gun legislation, but White House of- over an August weekend. I’ve lived here all my life, and there are a income folks, who work so hard.” ficials, lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff The president addressed lawmakers one lot of disgusting parts,” he said. “What do Lawmakers gave him a standing ovation have held frequent meetings to discuss op- day after the Supreme Court cleared the you guys have against that?” when he promised to uphold the right to tions aimed at curbing gun violence follow- way for his administration to deny nearly The GOP retreat was scheduled for Bal- keep and bear arms. ing shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, all asylum claims from Central Ameri- timore before Trump got into his spat with The president hasn’t committed to spe- Texas, that left more than 30 people dead cans. He highlighted that win as well as Cummings. Cheney, Paul duke it out in tweets about Trump’s foreign policy

BY LAURIE KELLMAN ear, including South Carolina been set to take place just days cism from Cheney’s opponents Paul, meanwhile, is not up Associated Press Sen. Lindsey Graham, have coun- before the nation observed the and added: “Why do some neo- for reelection next year, but he seled a more traditional GOP ap- 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 cons continue to advocate for does not tend to walk away from WASHINGTON — He called proach to foreign affairs. With terrorist attacks. endless wars? I stand with @real- fights. her a warmonger. She called him Trump ousting hard-line national Cheney on Sept. 8 lined up with donaldtrump on ending wars.” This one is tinged by political a terrorist-supporting loser. And security adviser John Bolton this Bolton against Trump’s Taliban Cheney shot back: “I stand with legacies. Paul, a libertarian, is on it went Thursday between week — a firing Paul celebrated meeting, tweeting: “Camp David @realDonaldTrump and our men the son of former Texas Rep. Ron Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and — more hawkish lawmakers are is where America’s leaders met to and women in uniform who will Paul. Cheney’s interventionist ap- Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney in the concerned about what comes plan our response after al Qaida, never surrender to terrorists, un- proach echoes that of her father, latest Republican contest to influ- next, particularly on Iran, where supported by the Taliban, killed like @RandPaul, who seems to Dick Cheney, who was President ence — or just figure out — Presi- George W. Bush’s vice president Trump seems eager to deal. 3,000 Americans on 9/11. No have forgotten that today is 9/11.” dent Donald Trump’s foreign on 9/11. But the weighty philosophi- member of the Taliban should set For the record, both Cheney policy. Add the party’s battle over At issue are weighty matters cal questions gave way to an foot there. Ever.” and Paul have opposed Trump at whether the U.S. should continue of war, America’s role in Af- ugly Twitter spat between Paul But as the anniversary ap- various times — something they to fight in Afghanistan. Both U.S. ghanistan and, more broadly, and Cheney, with a throng of proached and Trump fired his would have in common if they peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad the world. Paul has long tried observers chiming in on which national security adviser, Paul became colleagues in the Senate. and Secretary of State Mike Pom- to persuade Trump to trust his political scion Trump likes and tweeted on Sept. 10: “The threat While Cheney has ascended to the peo have been strong proponents “America First” instincts and even “loves” more. Not helping of war around the world has been third spot in House Republican of dealing with the Taliban, an downscale U.S. military actions calm things was the fallout from greatly diminished, with John leadership, she has the option of approach Bolton loudly opposed. in places like Afghanistan and Trump’s cancellation of a Taliban Bolton out of the White House.” running for an open Senate seat That contributed to Bolton’s Syria. But others with Trump’s meeting at Camp David that had The next day, he reposted criti- in Wyoming in 2020. firing. Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 7 NATION Dems’ debate displays liberal-moderate split

BY BILL BARROW ents to play records for their chil- AND STEVE PEOPLES dren to expand their vocabulary Associated Press before segueing into talk of Latin America. HOUSTON — Joe Biden par- “That’s quite a lot,” quipped ried attack after attack from Julian Castro, the former Hous- liberal rivals Thursday night ing secretary who was Biden’s on everything from health care frequent foe during the debate. to immigration in a debate that The candidates debated with showcased profound ideological polls showing a strong majority divides between the Democratic of voters believe the country is Party’s moderate and progres- headed in the wrong direction sive wings. under the first-term Republican The prime-time debate also president’s leadership. But nine elevated several struggling can- months into their nomination didates, giving them a chance to fight, divided Democrats have introduce themselves to millions yet to answer fundamental ques- of Americans who are just begin- tions about who or what the party ning to follow the race. stands for beyond simply oppos- Biden dominated significant ing President Donald Trump. parts of the evening, respond- The party’s 2020 class, once PHOTOS BY DAVID PHILLIPS/AP Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe ing strongly when the liberal featuring two dozen candidates, Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talk Thursday during senators who are his closet rivals Democratic presidential has essentially been cut in half by a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by ABC at Texas — Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’ party rules requiring higher poll- Southern University in Houston. Warren — assailed him and his single-payer insurance proposal ing and fundraising standards. policies. was attacked by Joe Biden and Just 10 candidates qualified for spent the last two-and-a-half larly the number of deportations Unlike prior debates in which other candidates Thursday’s affair, though more years full time trying to sow hate that took place. Biden struggled for words and than that have qualified for next and vision among us, and that’s The ABC News debate was the seemed surprised by criticism ing immigrants and not going far month’s round. why we’ve gotten nothing done,” first limited to one night after from fellow Democrats, he large- enough on health care reform. Those in the second tier, after Harris charged. several candidates dropped out ly delivered crisp, aggressive Biden, Warren and Sanders, are “I stand with Barack Obama all In addition to Trump, Biden’s ri- and others failed to meet new responses. He called Sanders “a under increasing pressure to eight years, good bad and indif- vals also turned against Obama’s qualification standards. A few socialist,” a label that could re- ferent,” Biden declared. break out of the pack. They all as- mind voters of the senator’s em- legacy at times as they sought to more candidates qualified for His vulnerabilities surfaced, sailed Trump. brace of democratic socialism. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker undermine the former vice presi- next month’s debate . however, in the final minutes of And Biden slapped at Sen. Eliza- called Trump a racist. Former dent’s experience. In a nod to the diverse coalition beth Warren’s proposed wealth the debate, when he was pressed Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke called Sanders insisted that Biden they need to defeat Trump, the tax. on a decades-old statement re- him a white supremacist. And Ka- bears responsibility for millions Democrats held this debate on A two-term vice president garding school integration. Biden mala Harris, a California senator, of Americans going bankrupt the campus of historically black under Barack Obama, Biden un- rambled in talking about his sup- said Trump’s hateful social media under the “Obamacare” health Texas Southern University. It un- equivocally defended his former port of teachers, the lack of re- messages provided “the ammuni- care system. Castro raised ques- folded in a rapidly changing state boss, who came under criticism sources for educators and, at one tion” for recent mass shootings. tions about the Obama-Biden that Democrats hope to eventu- from some candidates for deport- point, seemed to encourage par- “President Trump, you have record on immigration, particu- ally bring into their column. Key takeaways from Democratic debate No. 3

BY BILL BARROW AND NICHOLAS was one way to get noticed. The likely re- of workers’ premiums would pocket that RICCARDI sult: little change in a primary that has money instead of giving workers raises if Associated Press been remarkably static for months. the government were to cover all health  The first matchup between Biden and care costs. Biden punctuated the point HOUSTON — Here’s a look at debate Warren had so much anticipation — and so with one of the quotes of the night: “For a takeaways and potential answers: little fireworks. socialist, you’ve got a lot more confidence  The third Democratic debate seemed There were a few criticisms of Warren in corporate America than I do.” to end in a 10-way tie. on health care, though she did not directly Buttigieg piled on Sanders, too. Butti- Former Vice President Joe Biden was answer whether her plan would raise taxes gieg said he “trusts the American people to sure-footed (until the end), at least for him on the middle class. During a discussion make the right decision” between private and compared with the previous two de- on trade, Biden even said he agreed with insurance and a public option. “Why don’t bates. There were more attacks on Presi- Warren’s call to bring labor to the table. you?” he asked Sanders. dent Donald Trump than on each other. No  Sanders took heavy fire on his single-  At the center of the debate stage were one dominated. payer health insurance proposal, with three candidates in their 70s who have had Biden took on the most fire but parried Biden and others hammering the Vermont a collective headlock on the upper tier for it and, as front-runner, benefits the most senator for the cost and the political palat- months. Of the seven younger contenders, from a no-decision outcome. Sen. Bernie ability of effectively eliminating the exist- Castro, 44, was most explicit in arguing Sanders faced sharp criticism about his ing private insurance market. it was time for a new generation — and universal health care plan from several The former vice president went hardest he specifically targeted the front-runner, candidates, but his base has demonstrated DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP at Sanders when the senator argued his es- Biden, 76. its loyalty. Sen. Elizabeth Warren was more timated $30 trillion cost over a decade is “Our problems didn’t start with Donald in the background than in prior debates but Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro cheaper than the “status quo,” which he put Trump,” Castro said in his opening state- didn’t damage herself, and she closed with was the most critical of front-runner Joe at $50 trillion — with most of the money ment. “We won’t solve them by embracing a compelling personal story. Sens. Kamala Biden among the candidates. being what Americans spend privately on old ideas.” Harris and Cory Booker were both crisp premiums, copays and out-of-pocket costs. Castro also seemed to allude to specula- but got lost on the crowded stage at times. immigration and assured himself a men- Sanders’ argument is that most U.S. house- tion about Biden’s mental acuity during an Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Rep. Beto tion with his proposal to give 10 families holds would pay less overall under his sys- exchange about health care. When Biden O’Rourke and Sen. Amy Klobuchar helped $1,000 a month, from his campaign. The tem, even if their taxes go up. denied that his health plan required people form a sensibility caucus, offering pragma- normally mild-mannered Julian Castro, Biden roared that Sanders would effec- to buy into Medicare, Castro exclaimed, tism and civic-mindedness. Andrew Yang, a former Housing secretary, decided that tively be handing Americans a pay cut, “Are you forgetting what you said 2 min- a tech entrepreneur, spoke eloquently about attacking Biden, often in personal terms, arguing employers that now pay a share utes ago?” PAGE 8 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 NATION New asylum rule put into effect by White House

BY CEDAR ATTANASIO “Our Supreme Court is sentenc- AND JULIE WATSON ing people to death. There are no Associated Press safeguards, no institutions to stop this cruelty,” the immigration-as- CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico sistance group Al Otro Lado said ROBERT F. B UKATY/AP — With a go-ahead from the in a statement. Supreme Court, the Trump ad- The Mexican government like- U.S. officials revised their count, on Thursday, of vaping illness cases with the number set at 380 in 36 ministration Thursday began en- wise called the high court’s action states and one U.S. territory. forcing a radical new rule denying “astonishing.” The effects of the asylum to most migrants arriving at the southern border — a move new policy could fall heavily on that spread despair among those Mexico, leaving the country with fleeing poverty and violence in tens of thousands of poor and des- Vaping illnesses reclassified; their homelands. perate migrants with no hope of A spokeswoman for the Home- getting into the U.S. land Security agency that man- Acting U.S. Customs and count falls to 380 in 36 states ages asylum cases says the policy Border Protection Commis- w i l l be ret roact ive to Ju ly 16, when sioner Mark Morgan called the BY MIKE STOBBE Many young and previously the cause, and health officials are the initial rule was announced. Supreme Court’s go-ahead a “big Associated Press healthy adolescents and young advising people not to vape at all The new policy would deny ref- victory” in the Trump adminis- adults required machines to help until more is known. uge to anyone at the U.S.-Mexico tration’s attempt to curb the flow NEW YORK — The U.S. gov- them breathe. Six deaths have A focus in the investigation has border who passes through an- of migrants. ernment has refined how it is been reported, all adults and at been customizable “third-genera- other country on the way to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigra- measuring an outbreak of breath- least some with pre-existing lung tion” vaping devices, which allow U.S. without first seeking asylum tion Services said in a statement ing illnesses in people who vape, problems or other conditions users to load in different liquids there. the policy was important. now counting only cases that are that may have made them more for vaping. Many who got sick Supreme Court cleared the “Until Congress can act with most closely linked to electronic susceptible. said they had vaped liquids that cigarette use. way, for now, to enforce it while durable, lasting solutions, the rule The illnesses are seen as a new contain THC, the high-inducing Health officials on Thursday legal challenges move forward. will help reduce a major ‘pull’ fac- phenomenon, and it’s taken weeks ingredient in marijuana. CDC offi- said 380 confirmed cases and Migrants who make their way tor driving irregular migration to for CDC officials to come up with cials have said many who got sick to the U.S. overland from places probable cases have been report- the United States and enable the a case definition and for states to said they vaped THC, but some like Honduras, Guatemala and ed in 36 states and one U.S. terri- administration to more quickly start following it. Thursday’s tally said they vaped only nicotine. El Salvador would be largely in- tory. That marks a decrease from from the CDC was the first based and efficiently process cases The states reporting vap- eligible, along with asylum seek- the 450 cited last week when of- on the new case definition, which originating from the southern ing-related lung illnesses to the ers from Africa, Asia and South ficials were also including “pos- counts only breathing illnesses border, leading to fewer individu- America who try to get in by way sible” cases. with abnormal chest x-rays, a CDC are Arkansas, California, als transiting through Mexico on of the U.S.-Mexican border. The Centers for Disease Con- recent history of vaping, and lab Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, a dangerous journey,” said Jes- Asylum seekers must pass an trol and Prevention and state of- work done to rule out infectious Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, initial screening called a “cred- sica Collins, a spokeswoman for ficials have been investigating an diseases or other possible causes. Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, ible fear” interview, a hurdle that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration outbreak that began materializ- “These cases look very much Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, a majority clear. Under the new Services. ing in the Midwest in July. like overwhelming infection, like Michigan, Minnesota, North Car- policy, they would fail the test The American Civil Liberties Doctors say the illnesses re- viral or bacterial pneumonia,” but olina, North Dakota, Nebraska, unless they sought asylum in at Union lawyer who is representing semble an inhalation injury, with lab tests fail to find germs in lung New Jersey, New Mexico, Ne- least one country they traveled immigrant advocacy groups in the body apparently reacting to fluids and blood, said Dr. Zack vada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, through and were denied. They the case, Lee Gelernt, said: “This a caustic substance that some- Moore, chief epidemiologist for South Carolina, South Dakota, would be placed in fast-track de- is just a temporary step, and we’re one breathed in. Symptoms have the North Carolina Department Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin- portation proceedings and flown hopeful we’ll prevail at the end of included shortness of breath, fa- of Health and Human Services. ia, Washington, Wisconsin and to their home countries at U.S. the day. The lives of thousands of tigue, chest pain, diarrhea and No single device, liquid or in- West Virginia, plus the U.S. Vir- expense. families are at stake.” vomiting. gredient has been identified as gin Islands. Virginia official sues CBS over accusers’ interviews

Associated Press vails, stop the weaponization of their allegations, saying the en- sexually assault Watson.” RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia false allegations of sexual assault counters were consensual and An attorney for Watson said in Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax filed a against him, and vindicate his that the women’s actions were po- a statement, “We look forward to $400 million lawsuit Thursday rights under civil law,” the law- litically motived. everyone testifying under oath, against CBS, alleging the com- suit says. Tyson and Watson’s allegations now that this matter is in court.” pany defamed him when it broad- CBS stands by its reporting came to light at a moment when Attorneys for Tyson said she cast interviews with two women and will “vigorously” defend the Fairfax seemed poised to ascend stands by the statements she he says have falsely accused him lawsuit, the company said in an to the governorship. Gov. Ralph made in the interview with Gayle of sexual assault. emailed statement. Northam was facing a crisis after King. The lawsuit filed in federal Fairfax, previously considered a photo showing a person in black- “This lawsuit appears to be yet court Thursday alleges nobody at a rising star of the state Demo- face and another in a Ku Klux another desperate stunt by Mr. the company investigated or ad- cratic Party, has faced calls to Klan costume was found on his Fairfax to preserve his political equately fact-checked the allega- step down from his part-time medical school yearbook page. career at the expense of survivors tions made by Meredith Watson government job. This summer, he The lawsuit says CBS ampli- of sexual assault,” the attorneys, or Vanessa Tyson before airing resigned from the law firm where fied the women’s “intentionally Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, said them. It says CBS’ actions have he had worked. fabricated, false, and politically- in a statement. STEVE HELBER/AP damaged Fairfax’s reputation Tyson says Fairfax forced her motivated statements” without Fairfax’s lawsuit suggests Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and “once promising career and to perform oral sex in 2004. Wat- thoroughly investigating. It also CBS was trying to “align itself filed a lawsuit on Thursday political prospects.” son says Fairfax raped her in alleges that a CBS attorney who on the side of perceived victims” against CBS Corp. and CBS “Fairfax brings this action to 2000 when both were students at was a Duke classmate of Watson because of sexual misconduct Broadcasting alleging false restore his reputation and clear Duke University. and Fairfax “had information all allegations against several high- statements were broadcast. his name, ensure the truth pre- Fairfax has adamantly denied along that Fairfax did not rape or profile CBS employees . Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 9 NATION Impeachment split among Dems sends out mixed message

BY MARY CLARE JALONICK weekly press conference. She AND LISA MASCARO said she was done discussing it. Associated Press “People are impatient about it,” she conceded. “We can’t go any WASHINGTON — Bristling faster than the facts. “We’re still over the “I” word, House Speak- on the same path,” she added. er Nancy Pelosi stopped short The approach from Pelosi and Thursday of saying the House is her leadership team comes as ready to launch an impeachment the Judiciary Committee pushes investigation of President Donald ahead with its first impeachment Trump, even as Judiciary Com- hearings this fall, backed by mittee Democrats set the stage to more than half the House Demo- COTT PPLEWHITE/AP do just that. J. S A crats who want some sort of an Pelosi has been a moderat- investigation. At the Capitol in Washington on Thursday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., refers to a chart ing force in her divided caucus, Trump told reporters he’s not as she criticizes President Donald Trump for diverting federally appropriated funds to fulfill his campaign as liberals push to impeach and promise to build a wall on the U.S.- Mexico border. centrist Democrats are wary of concerned about the impeach- ment planning, calling it an fixating on Trump. She’s been the weight of its oversight respon- clear that his committee is mov- to push impeachment find Pelo- “embarrassment” to the coun- consistent in her restraint. But in sibility with the mood of public ing ahead, Pelosi is reluctant to si’s approach out of step with the try. Asked if he believes Pelosi having it both ways, opening the opinion. mention the “I” word. party’s priorities. door to impeachment while not is scared of impeaching him, Democrats on Nadler’s commit- In private meetings, Pelosi has Trump said: “I don’t think she’s “It’s just an absurd position,” leading the charge, she was giv- tee, including some of the most urged caution and told the caucus said Zac Petkanas, a Democratic ing space for different opinions scared of anything. I think she’s liberal members of the House, that the public isn’t there yet on a smart woman and I think she strategist and president of De- but leaving Democrats with a have been eager to move forward impeachment. fend the Republic, a messaging mixed message. knows exactly what she’s doing.” with the process. But moderates, At the same time, Pelosi has group around the issue. He is a By approving ground rules for Judiciary Committee Chair- mostly first-term lawmakers who quietly signed off on the commit- former campaign aide to Hillary impeachment hearings Thursday, man Rep. Jerrold Nadler said handed their party the majority in tee’s moves and said Thursday Clinton. the Judiciary Committee sparked there’s no uncertainty about what the 2018 election, are concerned she supports its work. the questions anew. his committee is doing: It’s an im- about the committee’s drumbeat She said Thursday that when Petkanas said the “discombob- “If we have to go there, we’ll peachment investigation, no mat- on impeachment, especially in she travels the country, “people ulation of some of the leadership have to go there,” Pelosi said ter how you want to phrase it. districts where Trump remains are saying it’s good to be careful messaging is disappointing,” but Thursday about the impeach- Impeachment has divided Dem- popular. about how we proceed.” not a blow to the efforts to push ment investigation. “But we can’t ocrats who control the House, a Given those divisions, Nadler Outside groups that spent the Judiciary Committee Democrats go there until we have the facts.” split that is becoming even more and Pelosi have been talking month of August flooding law- to act. “It kind of doesn’t even Pelosi cut off repeated ques- pronounced ahead of the 2020 about impeachment very dif- makers’ telephone lines and matter what she calls it, they’re tions on the topic during her election as the party measures ferently. While Nadler has been showing up at town hall meetings doing the thing.” Carson cleared Ex-FBI No. 2 McCabe faces in $31K dining possible criminal charges BY ERIC TUCKER out a vendetta against a Trump AND MICHAEL BALSAMO adversary. Associated Press They are likely to highlight the room set order personal enmity between the two Associated Press WASHINGTON — Former FBI men, with Trump criticizing Mc- Deputy Director Andrew Mc- Cabe even before he took office WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Hous- Cabe, a frequent target of Presi- and McCabe describing the presi- ing and Urban Development’s independent watch- dent Donald Trump’s wrath, faces dent as a “deliberate liar.” dog on Thursday cleared Secretary Ben Carson of the prospect of criminal charges McCabe’s attorneys have ar- any misconduct in connection with the order of a after his lawyers failed to per- gued that he should not face $31,000 dining room set for his office suite. suade senior Justice Department charges on accusations that he HUD’s Office of Inspector General launched a officials that he didn’t intention- lied to internal investigators probe last year into allegations that Carson violated ally lie to internal investigators. about whether he had authorized federal law by authorizing a purchase of more than Two people familiar with the a news media leak related to an matter said Thursday that Dep- $5,000 without first notifying congressional appro- ANDREW HARNIK/AP investigation of the Clinton Foun- priations committees, a legal requirement. uty Attorney General Jeffrey dation in the fall of 2016. McCabe The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Rosen declined an appeal from HUD obligated $31,561 for the dining set in De- has denied intentionally mislead- Development’s independent watchdog on McCabe’s lawyers aimed at pre- cember 2017. Carson canceled the order in May ing anyone. Thursday cleared Secretary Ben Carson, above, of venting a prosecution. The people He and his lawyers have said 2018 after media reports raised questions about the any misconduct in connection with the order of a weren’t authorized to discuss the that any false statements made to legality of the procurement. $31,000 dining room set for his office suite. issue by name and spoke on con- investigators were the result of a Investigators concluded that the furniture order dition of anonymity. faulty memory rather than an at- went forward because career officials determined either Secretary or Mrs. Carson exerted improper Still, it wasn’t immediately tempt to deceive. the existing dining set could not be repaired and influence on any departmental employee in connec- clear when or even whether the They also note the interviews should instead be replaced. tion with the procurement,” the report said. United States Attorney’s Office in took place during a chaotic and Carson said he was “fine” with ordering new fur- In an interview with Fox Business Network on Washington, leading the investi- tumultuous time as McCabe was niture but left the particulars to his staff and “stylis- Thursday, Carson said the report demonstrates he gation, might announce charges. preoccupied with his leadership tic input” to his wife. “had very little to do with the whole story. There’s Any indictment would put the duties at the FBI and its investi- Carson told investigators it “seemed like” he was probably no one in Washington who cares less about spotlight not only on McCabe’s gation into potential ties between not to spend more than $5,000 on improvements to furniture than I do.” actions but also those of the Jus- Russia and the Trump campaign. his office space, but he believed those rules applied According to federal appropriations law, agency tice Department. McCabe’s at- McCabe’s legal team presented only to his personal office and not his suite. He also heads or other presidentially appointed officials torneys are likely to argue that its case during a meeting last said he was told there were funds available to re- may not spend more than $5,000 on redecorating the prosecution of McCabe would month with Rosen and Jessie Liu, place the 30-year-old dining set. or furnishing their offices without first notifying be politically motivated, with the the U.S. attorney in Washington, Investigators “found no evidence indicating that Congress. Justice Department carrying one of the people said. PAGE 10 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 NATION Concerns rise over tainted sewage at farms

BY JOHN FLESHER Studies have documented AND MICHAEL CASEY PFAS absorption by some crops Associated Press — lettuce, tomatoes and radishes among them — from soils fertil- LAPEER, Mich. — For more ized with sewage byproducts. than 20 years, the eastern Michi- And the EPA’s inspector general gan town of Lapeer sent leftover reported last year that the agency sludge from its sewage treatment was falling short in tracking hun- plant to area farms, supplying dreds of pollutants in sludge, in- them with high-quality, free fer- cluding PFAS. tilizer while avoiding the expense Yet despite growing evidence of disposal elsewhere. that at least some sludge is con- But state inspectors ordered a taminated, the federal govern- halt to the practice in 2017 after ment hasn’t limited PFAS in learning the material was laced fertilizer or developed a standard with one of the potentially harm- for determining safe levels. That ful chemicals known as perfluo- leaves fertilizer companies and roalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, or farmers wondering what to do and PFAS, which are turning up in fearful of consumer backlash. drinking water and some foods “If you want to destroy agri- across the U.S. culture in Michigan, start talking Now, the city of 8,800 expects about, ‘Hey, it could be contami- to pay about $3 million to have the waste treated at another facility nated with PFAS,” said Laura and the leftover solids shipped to Campbell, agricultural ecology a landfill. Testing has found ele- manager for the Michigan Farm vated PFAS levels in just one field Bureau. “People will see that and where the sludge was spread, but say, ‘Oh, we can’t trust them, we’ll farmers have lost an economical buy from elsewhere,’ even though fertilizer source and hope more JOHN FLESHER/AP the problem is no worse in Michi- contamination doesn’t turn up. gan than it is anywhere else.” Michael Wurts, superintendent of the Lapeer Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lapeer, Mich., stands Several states are examining “I feel bad for them,” said Mi- beside tanks of sewage sludge at the plant on July 31. chael Wurts, superintendent of sewage sludge for PFAS con- tamination and assessing poten- the waste treatment plant, who source of fertilizer, there long taminated water and milk over with other federal agencies to tial dangers. Maine has enacted ruefully recalls promoting sludge have been concerns about con- the years. identify sources and reduce a nonbinding advisory level for as an agricultural soil additive to taminants in the material — and The concern is that certain or eliminate pathways for di- PFAS in sludge, and New Hamp- growers in the community. “The attention of late has turned to or PFAS chemicals, which studies etary PFAS exposure, including city didn’t do anything malicious. PFAS. have associated with increased through use of biosolids,” spokes- shire is working with the U.S. We had no clue this was going The city of Marinette, Wis. , risk of cancer and damage to or- woman Lindsay Haake said. Geological Survey on a soil study, on.” has stopped distributing sewage gans such as the liver and thyroid, The extent of any threat to the results of which will help them Lapeer isn’t alone. For decades, waste, also called “biosolids,” to could be absorbed by crops grown food supply is unknown because set a standard. sewage sludge from thousands of farms after getting high PFAS in soils treated with polluted so little testing has been done, Maine also found most biosol- wastewater treatment plants has readings. In Maine, a dairy farm sludge and wind up in foods. The scientists say. ids from more than 30 wastewa- been used nationwide as crop- was forced to shut down after Food and Drug Administration “We don’t have a lot of data, but ter treatment plants were above land fertilizer. It’s also applied sludge spread on the land was this year reported finding sub- the data we have suggests it’s a the state’s advisory level, while to sports fields, golf courses and linked to high levels of PFAS in stantial levels of the chemicals in problem,” Linda Birnbaum, di- neighboring New Hampshire backyard gardens. the milk. random samples of grocery store rector of the National Institute detected PFAS in tests of sludge About half of the 7 million tons “It’s been devastating. We kind meats, dairy products, seafood of Environmental Health Sci- from two dozen permit holders. generated annually in the U.S. is of get treated like we are crimi- and even off-the-shelf chocolate ences, said at a recent conference Neither state found traceable lev- applied to farm fields and other nals,” said Stoneridge Farm’s cake, although the study did not in Boston. “We are finding that els of PFAS in the milk tested. lands, the Environmental Pro- Fred Stone, whose blood has also mention any connection to sew- there are elevated levels of differ- Based on sludge tests at 41 tection Agency says. While the tested high for PFAS from what age waste. ent PFAS in biosolids. We clearly plants, Michigan ordered several sludge offers farmers a cheap he believes was drinking con- “The FDA continues to work need more research in this area.” to stop distributing it to farms. Sleeping crew raises specter of criminal charges in boat fire

BY STEFANIE DAZIO “You want to cooperate with authori- AND BRIAN MELLEY ‘ I would be surprised, if those are the real circumstances, ties when there’s a casualty. But you have Associated Press that somebody doesn’t get charged. to draw that fine line,” Mercante said. “It ’ comes down to a decision between coop- LOS ANGELES — Federal investigators Michael Turndorf eration and incrimination.” attorney identified a violation of Coast Guard regu- The captain and four crew members were lations that could trigger criminal charges asleep on the vessel’s upper deck and sur- in the California dive boat disaster that vived. The sixth, a deckhand named Allie killed 34 people. Kurtz, 26, was sleeping below deck and The National Transportation Safety bring penalties of up to 10 years in prison, members who fell overboard when his boat perished with the boat’s 33 passengers. Board said Thursday that all crew mem- prosecutors only need to show negligence flipped in high seas in November 2014. Kurtz’s grandmother, Doris Lapporte, bers on the boat Conception were asleep or that the captain or crew committed mis- The law was put in place to punish cap- said she was too distraught to comment on when the predawn fire broke out Sept. 2 off conduct or neglected their duties. tains, engineers and pilots responsible for the coast of Santa Barbara. The boat was Defense lawyers and law professors said deadly steamboat accidents that killed the NTSB findings, issued days before the required to have a crew member on look- that failure to appoint a night watchman or thousands in the 19th century. family planned to scatter her granddaugh- out duty, according to Coast Guard rules. falling asleep on the job could be enough to A lawyer for Conception captain Jerry ter’s ashes at sea. “A member of the vessel’s crew shall be bring charges. Boylan said he didn’t believe his client had “I have nightmares every day about her designated by the master as a roving pa- “No watch? A boat that far offshore?” spoken with the National Transportation going up in flames,” Lapporte said, crying. trol at all times, whether or not the vessel is attorney Michael Turndorf said. “I think Safety Board yet and declined to answer “This isn’t the time to talk about how angry underway, when the passengers’ bunks are that fits the statute. I would be surprised, questions about what his client did the I am or how I feel.” occupied,” the boat’s inspection certificate if those are the real circumstances, that night of the tragedy. The victims on the Conception were a di- said as a condition of operation. somebody doesn’t get charged.” “I would say that he’s emotionally devas- verse collection, including a girl celebrat- Federal investigators are searching for Turndorf is one of a handful of crimi- tated,” attorney Michael Lipman said. ing her 17th birthday with her parents and the cause of the fire and looking into pos- nal lawyers who have defended a client Attorney James Mercante, who handles a friend, a marine biologist who was lead- sible criminal charges that would likely charged under the seldom-used law. maritime law, said seaman’s manslaughter ing the three-day scuba diving excursion, focus on an obscure federal law known as His client, Maine lobster boat captain law is dangerous for boat owners and of- an Indian-born dentist and her husband the seaman’s manslaughter statute. Christopher Hutchinson, pleaded guilty ficers, and it’s often in their interest not to from Connecticut, an environmental sci- Under the pre-Civil War law that can earlier this year in the deaths of two crew talk with investigators. entist and a professional photographer. Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 11 NATION Airbus prepares to monitor all your movements

BY JUSTIN BACHMAN Bloomberg Attention airline bathroom loiterers: The next generation of Airbus aircraft will track how long you’ve been in there. It’s all part of an effort to make commercial cabins a digitally aware domain. The program is Airbus’ bid to raise the “internet of things” — that buzz-phrase for connected household gadgets-to cruising altitude. The Airbus Connected Experi- ence aims to give f light attendants a more detailed survey of the cabin, with sensors for such criti- cal data as when bathroom soap is PATRICK T. FALLON/AP running low and how much toilet paper remains in each bathroom. A carry-on bag space-detecting But the rethinking of the passen- overhead bin is demonstrated ger environment doesn’t just stop inside the Airbus Airspace- EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY/AP with the lavatory. Connected passenger cabin. At each seat, your belt will sig- Galaxies are seen in this Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2012 image, an improved version of the Hubble Ultra nal red for unbuckled and green in giving airlines more insights Deep Field image. A study in the journal Science uses a new technique to come up with a rate that the when fastened. The goal is faster about what happens in the cabin. universe is expanding that is nearly 18% higher than the number scientists had been using since the boarding and departure, dispens- That space, Wuggetzer noted, is year 2000. ing with those lap-scrutinizing a virtual “black box” to carriers walk-throughs flight attendants once the plane leaves a gate. But must perform. The crew will also not for much longer. have access to information on Airbus also plans to offer air- Study: Our universe is 2 billion what’s onboard and where, like lines the option of cameras at which galley carts contain spe- each lavatory (on the outside, cific meals, such as preorders or mind you) to count how many years younger than we thought vegetarian selections. passengers are waiting, a feature “It’s not a concept, it’s not a which may help flight attendants redirect some of that traffic on BY SETH BORENSTEIN By the numbers Jee used a concept called grav- dream: It’s reality,” Ingo Wug- itational lensing — where gravity getzer, Airbus’ vice president of larger jets. While certainly help- Associated Press ful to that man in 17C who had warps light and makes far away cabin marketing, said Tuesday one too many sodas, the data will WASHINGTON — The uni- objects look closer. They rely on at an aviation trade show in Los Angeles. Airbus has begun flight also show airlines the length of verse is looking younger every a special type of that effect called testing the connected cabin on its wait times on various flights and day, it seems. time-delay lensing, using the A350 test aircraft and plans to in- on different aircraft types. New calculations suggest the 13.7B changing brightness of distant universe could be a couple bil- troduce it on the A321 family in More seriously, it can also alert objects to gather information for 2021, followed by the larger, two- a flight attendant that someone lion years younger than scientists their calculations. now estimate, and even younger The generally accepted age aisle A350 series two years later. inside may be ill or need assis- In 2013, a team of European than suggested by two other cal- As cool as all of this may seem tance, Wuggetzer said. of the universe, using a scientists looked at leftover ra- The crew will also be able to culations published this year that to you, the passenger, it’s just an- Hubble Constant expansion diation from the Big Bang and control features such as window trimmed hundreds of millions of other way for airlines to squeeze pronounced the expansion rate a shades and public address volume years from the age of the cosmos. rate of 70. more profit out of operations. slower 67, while earlier this year from their mobile devices. The The huge swings in scientists’ While data from these various Nobel Prize winning astrophysi- areas will be sent to flight at- system will know which overhead estimates — even this new cal- bin spaces are open, with green culation could be off by billions cist Adam Riess, of the Space tendant tablets or smartphones Telescope Science Institute, used in real time, the crunching of lights along the cabin, much like of years — reflect different ap- 11.4B the lighting schemes used in that data over time is where the proaches to the tricky problem of NASA’s supertelescope and came real value lies. The connectiv- parking decks to signal drivers figuring the universe’s real age. up with a number of 74. And an- Age of the universe other team earlier this year came ity Airbus envisions for its cab- toward unoccupied spaces. That “We have large uncertainty for should, in theory, speed boarding, up with 73.3. ins will provide an enormous how the stars are moving in the according to a study by trove of information airlines can Airbus says. galaxy,” said Inh Jee, of the Max the Max Plank Institute in Jee and outside experts had big As far as Airbus is concerned, caveats for her number. She used use to analyze and optimize in Plank Institute in Germany, lead Germany, using a Hubble their never-ending quest for cost the cabin’s platform is open so author of the study in Thursday’s only two gravitational lenses, customer airlines can attach their Constant rate of 82.4. which were all that were avail- efficiencies. journal Science . From the time it takes a flight own crew applications or other able, and so her margin of error is Scientists estimate the age of attendant to respond to a call but- software, Sweers said. Many so large that it’s possible the uni- the universe by using the move- SOURCE: Associated Press ton, to preferences for prosecco large carriers have customized ment of stars to measure how fast verse could be older than calcu- versus chardonnay, to which or proprietary software for such it is expanding. If the universe makes for a faster moving — and lated, not dramatically younger. bathroom gets the most use — the onboard tasks as catering. is expanding faster, that means younger — universe. Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, information can help optimize all “The feedback we heard from it got to its current size more The generally accepted age of who wasn’t part of the study, said aspects of flight. “You can make airlines was, ‘OK, Airbus, we quickly and, therefore, must be the universe is 13.7 billion years, it an interesting and unique way the service more attentive,” said don’t believe you’re able to give relatively younger. based on a Hubble constant of 70. to calculate the universe’s ex- Ronald Sweers, an Airbus cabin- us an application that will work The expansion rate, called the Jee’s team came up with a Hubble pansion rate, but the large error products director. While the with our systems,’ ” Sweers said Hubble constant, is one of the constant of 82.4, which would put margins limits its effectiveness digital doodads are expected to on the trade show floor, discuss- most important numbers in cos- the age of the universe at about until more information can be simplify flight attendant work- ing the galley equipment. mology. A larger Hubble constant 11.4 billion years. gathered. loads, their true value may lie PAGE 12 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 WORLD UK speaker demands Johnson follow law

BY GREGORY KATZ violate the new law, which took effect this obey the law and that it is “astonishing” shortages in Britain. Associated Press week. any other course is being contemplated. Parliament is currently suspended for It requires Johnson to ask the Euro- “It would be the most terrible example to five weeks, but Johnson’s decision to sus- LONDON — The speaker of Britain’s pean Union for an extension of the Oct. set to the rest of society,” he said. pend the legislative branch for such an ex- lower house of Parliament has made it 31 Brexit deadline if no deal is reached by Bercow plans to step down from his in- tended period has been ruled unlawful by abundantly clear he is not going quietly mid-October. fluential post by the end of October, but it a Scottish court and will be taken up by the into retirement at the end of October. U.K. Supreme Court on Tuesday. Johnson has said he will not seek an ex- is clear he will use his final weeks in office House of Commons Speaker John Ber- An adverse decision for Johnson at Brit- tension under any circumstances, saying to make sure Parliament’s will is respected cow used a speech Thursday night to warn ain’s highest court would bring the feisty Prime Minister Boris Johnson to expect he would rather be “dead in a ditch” than on the crucial question of a possible “no- Parliament back into session earlier than Parliament to take aggressive action to delay Brexit again. deal” departure from the EU bloc. he had intended. make sure its legislation designed to block Britain voted to leave the EU in a 2016 The government’s own assessment sug- It would also raise questions about a “no-deal” Brexit is respected. referendum but has not reached consensus gests an abrupt departure without an whether Johnson’s government misled He said he will allow “procedural cre- on how to do so. agreement risks severe economic prob- Queen Elizabeth II when it requested her ativity” in making sure Johnson does not Bercow said the prime minister must lems and possible food and medicine approval for a five-week suspension. Tennis, musicals are canceled in Hong Kong

Associated Press that was to open Sept. 20. “Sadly, the 14 weeks of civil HONG KONG — A tennis tour- unrest in Hong Kong have deci- nament and a London musical mated ticket sales and, more im- are the latest events postponed in portantly, we cannot guarantee Hong Kong out of concerns over the safety and well-being of our safety and disruptions from more international company, which pro-democracy protests. comprises a large number of K-pop concerts, Chanel fash- young children,” CEO James ion shows and international con- Cundall said in a statement. He ferences have been canceled, said he hopes the show can be postponed or moved out of the staged next year. semiautonomous Chinese terri- The protests began in June tory during the months of dem- over an extradition bill that would onstrations. More rallies are have allowed some criminal sus- expected this weekend. pects to be sent to China for trial. On Friday, organizers said the Many saw the bill as an example Hong Kong Open women’s tennis of Hong Kong’s autonomy erod- tournament scheduled for Oct. ing since the former British col- 5-13 was being postponed indefi- ony was returned to Chinese rule DUTCH DEFENSE MINISTRY/AP nitely. The event was to be held at in 1997. Victoria Park, a gathering point The government has prom- The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian is seen Wednesday on the island of Abaco in the Bahamas. Two Dutch for many previous protests. ised to withdraw the bill, but the navy ships have arrived in the Bahamas to help with the relief operation after the region was devastated Earlier this week, protesters in protesters’ demands have wid- by the storm. Roughly 1,300 people remain missing two weeks after the hurricane hit. the stands at a World Cup soccer ened to include direct elections qualifier match between Hong for their city’s leaders and police Kong and Iran booed the Chinese accountability. national anthem and chanted More than 1,300 people have Two weeks after Dorian, 1,300 slogans for their cause. Iran’s been arrested in the protests, request for a venue change had which have further battered been rejected. Hong Kong’s economy reeling remain missing in the Bahamas Lunchbox Theatrical Produc- from the U.S.-China trade war. tions called off a monthlong run Tourist numbers have plunged, of the London West End musi- and businesses have been hit by BY DANICA COTO come up with anything,” Thomas said, adding he’s cal “Matilda” at the Hong Kong the protests that show no signs of Associated Press heard rumors someone saw a boat belonging to his Academy for Performing Arts abating. son, a marine pilot, though the vessel hasn’t been MCLEAN’S TOWN, Bahamas — They scan social found. He especially misses his 8-year-old grand- media, peer under rubble or try to follow the smell son: “He was my fishing partner. We were close.” of death in an attempt to find family and friends. The loss weighs on Thomas, who said he tries to They search amid alarming reports that 1,300 stay busy cleaning up his home so he doesn’t think people remain listed as missing nearly two weeks about them. after Hurricane Dorian hit the northern Bahamas. “It’s one of those things. I’m heartbroken, but life The government has cautioned that the list is pre- goes on,” he said. “You pick up the pieces bit by bit. liminary, and many could be staying in shelters and … I’ve got to rebuild a house. I’ve got three more just haven’t been able to connect with loved ones. But kids. I’ve got to live for them until my time comes.” fears are growing that many died when the Catego- Meanwhile, a cluster of heavy thunderstorms is ry 5 storm slammed into the archipelago’s northern heading toward the Bahamas and is expected to region with winds in excess of 185 mph and severe further drench the communities bashed by Dorian. flooding that toppled concrete walls, cracked trees The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Thursday in half and ripped swings off playgrounds as Dorian that the system was expected to become a tropical battered the area for a day and a half. storm within 36 hours and would hit parts of the “If they were staying with me, they would’ve been northwestern Bahamas with tropical storm-force safe,” Phil Thomas Sr. said as he leaned against the winds and heavy rains. frame of his roofless home in the fishing village of In the Abaco islands, which Prime Minister Hu- McLean’s Town and looked into the distance. bert Minnis says are mostly decimated, the search The boat captain has not seen his son, 30, his two for loved ones is even more intense. At least 42 grandsons or his granddaughter since the storm. people died in Abaco and eight in Grand Bahama, VINCENT YU/AP They were all staying with his daughter-in-law, who and Minnis has warned that number will increase was injured and taken to a hospital in the capital, significantly. Pro-China protesters wave a Chinese national flag at a shopping Nassau, after the U.S. Coast Guard found her — but “The grief is unbearable,” the prime minister mall in Hong Kong, Friday . Protest-related activities are expected to only her. said. “Many are in despair, wondering if their loved continue Friday, when Chinese celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival “People have been looking, but we don’t really ones are still alive.” with lanterns and mooncakes . Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 13 BUSINESS/WEATHER Facebook expands a new tool China plans to lift aiming to shrink ‘news deserts’

BY BARBARA ORTUTAY long time.” Brown, a former news as focusing on current events punitive tariffs on Associated Press anchor and host at NBC and CNN, and information and don’t have said local reporting remains the a record of publishing misinfor- SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook most important form of journal- mation. Obituaries from funeral is trying to coax “news deserts” ism today. homes and real estate posts — into bloom with the second major “There is no silver bullet,” both of which previously showed US soybeans, pork expansion of a tool that exposes Brown said in an interview. up under “news” — are no longer people to more local news and in- “We really want to help publish- eligible. formation. But the social network ers address challenges in local Facebook has also learned that Associated Press man said Thursday that importers confesses that it still has a lot to markets.” local news doesn’t work like na- were asking American suppliers learn. Warren St. John, CEO of hy- tional news. Political stories, for BEIJING — China will lift pu- for prices of soybeans and pork. The social media giant said perlocal news service Patch, said instance, don’t generate a lot of nitive tariffs imposed on U.S. soy- The spokesman did not say if they Thursday it is expanding its the service means potential new local interest. beans and pork in a trade war with were planning to place orders. “Today In” service to 6,000 cit- readers because it goes to people Facebook isn’t paying licensing Washington, a state news agency ies and towns across the U.S., up who haven’t necessarily liked a fees or sharing ad revenue with said Friday, in a possible goodwill from 400 before. Patch Facebook page. these news outlets. But the com- gesture ahead of negotiations. Launched in early 2018, the EXCHANGE RATES “Facebook has taken its lumps, pany says publishers get addi- The Xinhua News Agency, cit- service lets Facebook users opt Military rates perhaps rightly so, over the last tional referrals to their websites, ing unidentified official sources, into local information, including Euro costs (Sept. 16) ...... $1.1382 couple of years, but I think what more so than when people see said soybeans, pork and some Dollar buys (Sept. 16)...... €0.8786 news articles, missing-person British pound (Sept. 16) ...... $1.28 they have done around local news the same stories in their regular alerts, local election results, road other farm goods will be exempt Japanese yen (Sept. 16) ...... 105.00 is pretty unique,” he said. This news feed, based on data from its South Korean won (Sept. 16) ...... 1,162.00 closures and crime reports. Face- from tariff hikes. It gave no indi- Commercial rates book aggregates posts from the includes grants and accelerator test partners. cation whether or when purchas- Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3770 programs for local news organi- While people scroll through es might resume. British pound ...... $1.2447 official Facebook pages for news Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3243 organizations, schools, govern- zations, “passing the expertise their news feeds passively, people Phone calls to the commerce China (Yuan) ...... 7.0796 and knowledge of a Silicon Valley engage with articles more when and finance ministries weren’t Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.7476 ment agencies and community Egypt (Pound) ...... 16.4201 groups like dog shelters. tech firm down to the local pub- they appear in Today In, said answered on Friday, a national Euro ...... $1.1067/0.9036 lisher ecosystem.” Jimmy O’Keefe, a product mar- holiday in China. Hong Kong (Dollar) ...... 7.8238 The mobile-only tool lives Hungary (Forint) ...... 299.22 within the Facebook app; turning Today In won’t automatically keting manager at Facebook. Beijing imposed tariffs of 25% Israel (Shekel) ...... 3.5324 turn on for people even in the Google also announced chang- on American farm goods and or- Japan (Yen) ...... 108.06 it on adds local updates to a user’s Kuwait (Dinar) ...... 0.3039 regular news feed. In areas with areas it serves, which could limit es to its news service Thursday, dered importers to stop buying Norway (Krone) ...... 8.9752 its reach. So far, Facebook says, saying it would slightly alter its soybeans, the biggest U.S. export Philippines (Peso) ...... 51.99 scant local news, Facebook will Poland (Zloty) ...... 3.90 add relevant articles from sur- 1.6 million people have activated search system so original news to China, in response to President Saudi Arabia (Riyal) ...... 3.7505 rounding areas. the feature and receive news stories on a topic show up before Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Singapore (Dollar) ...... 1.3734 from some 1,200 publishers every follow-ups or repeated news from South Korea (Won) ...... 1178.73 Some 1,800 newspapers have Chinese goods. Switzerland (Franc) ...... 0.9878 closed in the United States over week. other publications. Similar to A Commerce Ministry spokes- Thailand (Baht) ...... 30.45 The service has no human edi- Facebook, the company has been Turkey (New Lira) ...... 5.6786 the past 15 years, according to (Military exchange rates are those research from the University of tors and uses software filters to working on showing news ar- MARKET WATCH available to customers at military banking weed out objectionable content. ticles from authoritative, proven facilities in the country of issuance North Carolina. for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the Newsroom employment has Tweaking the algorithm to find publications. Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., declined by 45% as the industry relevant local stories has been Large metro areas such as New purchasing British pounds in Germany), struggles with a broken business complicated. Does a road closure York City, Los Angeles and San check with your local military banking facility. Commercial rates are interbank model partly caused by the suc- matter if it’s 100 miles away? How Francisco are still excluded from rates provided for reference when buying cess of companies on the internet, about a murder? Today In. The abundance of news currency. All figures are foreign currencies to one dollar, except for the British pound, including Facebook. Already, Facebook says, it’s and population density there which is represented in dollars-to-pound, Campbell Brown, head of glob- learned from publishers’ input makes it more difficult to provide and the euro, which is dollars-to-euro.) al news partnerships at Facebook, about what doesn’t work. For in- relevant local information. A big INTEREST RATES said Facebook has a responsibil- stance, it now allows only posts local story in Brooklyn, for in- Prime rate ...... 5.25 ity to support journalism, while from publishers registered with stance, might be irrelevant in the Discount rate ...... 2.75 also noting that the media indus- its “News page index,” which same borough just a few miles Federal funds market rate ...... 2.13 3-month bill ...... 1.90 try has been in decline “for a very means they meet guidelines such away. 30-year bond ...... 2.26 WEATHER OUTLOOK SATURDAY IN THE MIDDLE EAST SATURDAY IN EUROPE SUNDAY IN THE PACIFIC

Misawa 73/68 Kabul 85/53 Seoul 80/70 Baghdad 104/72 Kandahar 98/68 Osan Tokyo Mildenhall/ Drawsko 81/70 76/65 Lakenheath Pomorskie Busan 67/44 60/51 79/70 Iwakuni 82/77 Kuwait Bahrain Zagan Sasebo City 93/87 Brussels 60/48 Guam 104/83 71/53 Ramstein 84/75 86/83 Lajes, 69/48 Riyadh Doha Azores Stuttgart Pápa 103/78 103/82 73/69 68/59 71/63 Aviano/ Vicenza 77/62

Naples 83/65 Okinawa Morón 87/83 85/65 Sigonella Rota 84/64 The weather is provided by the Djibouti Souda Bay American Forces Network Weather Center, 100/85 78/67 75/72 2nd Weather Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. PAGE 14 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Bank worker trapped by hurricane sandbags

HILTON HEAD IS- SC LAND — A 911 tran- script has revealed the plight of a South Carolina bank worker who found himself all alone at the office with Hurricane Dorian approaching. The Island Packet reports Charlie Labassi called 911 on Sept. 4 after everyone else had left to prepare for the storm. Wells Fargo spokeswoman Amy Amirault says the Hilton Head branch was closed at the time in compliance with Beaufort County’s evacuation order. Labassi, a treasury manage- ment consultant, told dispatchers that he couldn’t get out because two dozen sandbags were block- ing the door. Hilton Head Fire Rescue workers arrived to free Labassi, enabling him to get home to Ship- yard Plantation just ahead of the storm that night. Highway Helper program to expand

DES MOINES — Offi- IA cials say help for Iowa motorists will be available for more hours and at more places DANIEL LIN, DAILY NEWS-RECORD/AP along the state’s highways. The Iowa Transportation De- partment announced Wednesday Overpass patriotism that it is expanding Highway Helper to the Davenport area and David Shank, of Mount Crawford, Va., flies a Revolutionary War era flag from the Mount Crawford overpass along Interstate 81 on is increasing hours of the free Wednesday afternoon. “It’s addicting,” he said. “People honk, wave, put one, two fingers up, take pictures and so on. I’ve never done service in Cedar Rapids, Coun- anything else that makes so many people so happy in such a short time.” Shank said that although he was out Wednesday in remembrance cil Bluffs, Des Moines and Iowa of 9/11, he’s out on the bridge throughout the rest of the year as well. City. Highway Helper workers aid stranded drivers in replacing pies. Monroe County Animal THE CENSUS The companies have been op- flat tires, jump-starting vehicles Shelter Director Dawn Kennedy erating in Omaha as part of a and obtaining fuel for empty said seven of them had no lower The amount a South Florida woman who pilot program approved by Mayor tanks. The workers will transport jaws. claimed to be a psychic fortune teller took Jean Stothert in May. Before the stranded drivers to safe locations A Monroe County Sheriff’s from a Texas woman to remove a curse change announced Wednesday, to make arrangements if exten- statement says deputies checked $1.6M from her family. Court records show that the Lime and Spin apps required sive repairs are needed. the home in response to a com- Sherry Tina Uwanawich, 28, was sentenced riders to confirm they were at plaint of abandoned and neglect- to three years and four months in prison for the scheme last week in Miami. She least 18 years old but allowed Woman sitting outside ed dogs. previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud. She must also pay restitution. them to vouch for their own ages. News outlets report Lynda Alex Youn, of Lime, said his home killed by bullet Cummings and her daughter, company is pleased with the Brandi Marzka, were arrested Omaha program and said most the airplane’s rear cargo door. 10 days starting Friday while PHILADELPHIA and charged Monday with 36 people ride responsibly. PA — Authorities say a misdemeanor counts of failing The other passengers re- they undergo the final repairs in woman shot and killed while she to provide the dogs with an ad- strained him. a three-year restoration project Chief: Officer was right sat on the front steps of her Phila- equate lifestyle. Cummings was The pilot returned to Aniak. of the gearboxes that propel the delphia home apparently was an also charged with seven felony world-famous system up the city’s to punch suspect’s head innocent bystander struck by a counts of maliciously harming Containers of discarded notoriously steep hills. stray bullet. animals. mail found on street The San Francisco Munici- COLUMBIA — A South The shooting occurred around The surviving dogs are now in pal Transportation Agency said SC Carolina police chief 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday that shuttle buses says one of his officers was right the care of the Atlanta Humane PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say Crystal Roman- will run along the three cable car to punch a suspect in the head. Society. Officials are trying to Benitez, 23, was struck in the PA routes. News outlets report Colum- determine how dozens of contain- head. She was taken to a hospital Passenger charged with The agency says it needs to get bia Police Chief Skip Holbrook but died there a short time later. ers of mail ended up on a street in the manually operated cable cars said the officer followed pro- A 54-year-old man was also opening door of plane Philadelphia. off the streets to rehabilitate the tocol when he stopped Jacob hit by a stray shot and suffered a WPVI-TV reported the letters gearboxes that power the system Cohen, 21, on Sunday for report- graze wound to his right shoulder. ANCHORAGE — A were found late Wednesday on that started in the 1890s. edly crossing a street illegally. His name has not been released. AK rural Alaska man sus- 6th and Wingohocking streets in He said Cohen fled the stop and It’s not clear how many shooters pected of opening a cargo door the city’s Hunting Park section. Renting scooters made the officer gave chase, only hit- may have been involved in the in- of a small commercial airplane Officials believe it may have been ting Cohen after Cohen grabbed while in flight has been charged tougher for children cident. Authorities say at least one stolen. the officer’s wrist. Video shows with felony assault and criminal shooter apparently fled the area Some of the mail was open. the officer pinning Cohen to a car mischief. OMAHA — Two com- in a car and remains at large. Some of the containers had and punching him. The Anchorage Daily News re- panies are making it bills, school report cards and NE The video cuts to a scene of ported Calvin Chase, 40, of Anvik, harder for kids to rent their elec- packages. Cohen on the ground while the of- Sheriff: 43 dogs saved, was arrested Tuesday. He’s jailed tric scooters in Omaha, following Police and postal workers were ficer handcuffs him and bystand- 2 arrested in puppy mill at Yukon Kuskokwim Correction- the crash of a 9-year-old boy into picking it up. ers sing “Bad Boys” by Inner al Center in Bethel. The investigation is ongoing. the side of a bus. MACON — A Georgia Ryan Air President Lee Ryan Spin and Lime officials said Circle, the theme to the TV show GA sheriff said deputies said Chase was a passenger on Iconic cable cars shut they’re now requiring people to “Cops.” A man in a referee shirt shut down a puppy mill, removing a flight that departed Aniak for use driver’s licenses to verify helps to hold Cohen down before a dead puppy and 43 dogs, some Anvik. A pilot and three other down for repairs their ages before renting the another officer arrives and as- with severe injuries, from a home passengers also were on board. battery-powered scooters. The sists with arresting Cohen on with “deplorable conditions.” Ryan said that about 12 min- SAN FRANCISCO — verification will be done through charges including unlawful entry The dogs were a mix of poodles utes into the flight, Chase re- CA San Francisco’s iconic the rental apps the companies of a roadway. and Maltese, and Maltipoo pup- moved his seat belt and opened cable cars stopped running for provide. From wire reports Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 15 FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

From ‘Ford v Ferrari’ to ‘The Irishman,’ Hollywood betting big on original fi lms this fall

BY JAKE COYLE  Associated Press

Brad Pitt stars hen 20th Century Fox greenlit James Mangold’s tested of methods: megawatt movie stars, genre twists, innovation. in “Ad Astra.” “Ford v Ferrari” — an original movie with a nearly The stakes are high. As the opportunities for adult-skewing movies made with scale dwindle, the pressure rises on those that do get that once-in-a-blue- 20TH CENTURY FOX/AP $100 million budget — the director’s agent had some advice. moon greenlight to excel. Following the success of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once “Enjoy this,” Mangold recalled him saying. “This Upon a Time in Hollywood,” there’s reason for optimism. will be the last one of these you ever make.” “I do think we have to sort of fi ght back at this practice of overwhelming “Ford v Ferrari,” which viscerally recounts the the market with the blockbuster,” Martin Scorsese, whose gangster epic “The efforts of an automotive designer (Matt Damon) Irishman” was bankrolled by Netfl ix after all the major studios passed, said Wand a race car driver (Christian Bale) to build a Ford that could beat Ferrari in an interview this summer. at the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1966, has a lot going for it: big-name movie The franchise fi lms and sequels have far from receded. On tap in the com- stars, a director coming off an Oscar-nominated hit (“Logan”) and a mara- ing months are “Frozen 2” (Nov. 22), “Joker” (Oct. 4), “Malefi cent 2: Mistress thon, nearly hour-long racing fi nale. But it doesn’t have what typically scores of Evil” (Oct. 18), “Terminator: Dark Fate” (Nov. 1), “Charlie’s Angels” (Nov. such a large budget in today’s Hollywood: franchise-making IP (intellectual 15) and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (Dec. 20). property). It might as well be a unicorn. But many of the season’s most anticipated movies — “Ford v Ferrari” (Nov. “With the amount of mergers and streaming operations coming up to 15), “The Irishman” (Nov. 1), the Brad Pitt space adventure “Ad Astra” (Sept. speed, I think there’s a real question whether the theatrical fi lm is really just 20), Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (Nov. 22), with the tentpole. Independent fi lms are struggling. Even mainline dramas are Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers — will be seeking audiences as much as they are struggling to fi nd an audience,” said Mangold, who has been a regular fi lm- awards. maker at Fox, which Disney acquired this year. Some are aiming to chart a new way forward for movies by not just relying “In that sense, we’re a throwback fi lm,” he continues. “We’re a modern on throwback thrills but literally turning back the clock. “The Irishman,” movie in all the senses of modern storytelling, modern technology, modern which Netfl ix has shelled out a reported $200 million to make, features sensibility. But we’re trying to do something that I really miss seeing in the digitally “de-aged” versions of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. In Ang Lee’s movies, which is a movie for grown-ups that’s entertaining and thought-pro- “Gemini Man” (Oct. 11), Will Smith, playing an assassin, faces off with a voking and moving and isn’t selling you the same old thing.” clone of himself, 25 years younger. This fall movie season, in particular, Mangold is far from alone. Oscar sea- Lee, who experimented with 3D on “Life of Pi” and high-frame rates on son always brings a welcome wave of originality after the reboots, remakes “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” believes the evolution of digital cinema is and sequels of summer. But this fall is especially rich in big, audacious bets the future. on original fi lms that will try to invigorate movie theaters with the most time- “You have to change the whole ecosystem, change what it is to go into a theater,” said Lee, whose latest is in 3D and fi lmed at 120 frames per second, rather than 24. “You’re not watching somebody else’s story. You’re experi- encing a story. It’s more immersive. Your attitude toward it is different. It’s a different language.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

20TH CENTURY FOX/AP NETFLIX/AP Christian Bale, center, stars as race car driver and engineer Ken Miles in “Ford v Ferrari.” Based on a true story, “The Irishman” stars Al Pacino, left, and Robert De Niro. PAGE 16 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

FROM PAGE 15 “Gemini Man” will be a major test-case for those possibilities that could, potentially, remake the theatrical experience years after the promises of a 3D revolution largely fi zzled. “It’s hard to duplicate in the living room, let alone on a smartphone. Eventually I’d like to see theaters change, the format of theater: the size, the shape. And I hope someday some smart per- son can fi gure out a way to get rid of those glass- es,” Lee said, chuckling. “What we’ve done here is a new baseline for digital cinema, I believe.” Heller (“The Diary of a Teenage Girl,” “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) is more focused on the communal aspect of moviegoing, something that could be quite powerful for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Heller is quick to caution that her fi lm, based on Tom Junod’s 1998 Esquire article, isn’t a traditional biopic but dramatizes the relationship between Rogers and a skeptical visiting journalist (Matthew Rhys), who functions as a kind of stand-in for cynics everywhere. “At its best, it’s a collective human experience we get to have in making these movies and a col- lective human experience we get to have seeing these movies in theaters,” says Heller, who shot the fi lm, with her young family in tow, around Paramount Pictures Rogers’ hometown of Pittsburgh. That included Starring Will Smith, “Gemini Man” follows an aging hitman who is targeted by a younger clone of himself. fi lming at Fred Rogers Studio, where “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was shot. Just as last year’s hit documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” ($22.8 million in ticket sales) proved, audiences are eager to reconnect with the kind-hearted altruism of Fred Rogers. “There’s a reason that everybody feels so con- nected to him right now,” says Heller. “I don’t know, some collective consciousness thing where we all want Mr. Rogers in our life right now — myself included.” There are many other freshly original fi lms on tap, too, including Steven Soderbergh’s Panama Papers satire “The Laundromat” (Sept. 27), Rob- ert Eggers’ mad monochrome tale of 1890 light- house keepers “The Lighthouse” (Oct. 18), the Lena Waithe-penned black outlaw drama “Queen and Slim” (Nov. 27), Noah Baumbach’s divorce Netflix Sony Pictures Entertainment chronicle “Marriage Story” (Nov. 6), Kasi Lem- mons’ Harriet Tubman biopic “Harriet,” Edward Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver star in “Marriage Story.” Tom Hanks stars in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Norton’s Jonathan Lethem adaptation “Mother- less Brooklyn” (Nov. 1) and “Parasite” (Oct. 11), Bong Joon Ho’s Palme d’Or-winning class satire. The most affectionate ode to moviegoing might come, ironically enough, from Netfl ix. “Dolem- ite Is My Name” (Oct. 4) stars Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore during the making of the 1975 Blaxploitation classic “Dolemite.” A handful of fi lmmakers will also, for a moment at least, be stepping off the franchise treadmill. In “Jojo Rabbit” (Oct. 18), Taika Waititi will break from “Thor” installments for a madcap Nazi sat- ire in which he costars as Adolf Hitler. In “Knives Out” (Nov. 27), Rian Johnson’s follow-up to “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” the writer-director crafts an elaborate Agatha Christie-inspired whodunit. “It wasn’t a break in the sense of ‘Oh God, I’ve got to get out this Star Wars machine.’ It was kind of just the next thing I wanted to do,” says Johnson, who initially planned “Knives Out” as his follow-up to 2012’s “Looper.” “But there was something really nice about the NETFLIX/AP contrast of doing a very dialogue-based movie. Eddie Murphy plays filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore in “Dolemite Is My Name.” I could hire all these fantastic actors and give them a lot of words. It’s just been an essential part of Star Wars that to some degree you’re always trying to fi gure out the simplest way to say any thought,” says Johnson, who’s also developing a new Star Wars trilogy. “In that way, it ended up being a really invigorating and exciting fi lm to make coming off of Star Wars.” And there are few more delicious acting showcases than a murder mystery. The ensemble cast includes Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lakeith Stanfi eld, Toni Collette and Michael Shannon. “You’re going to see big movie stars just having the time of their lives up on the screen,” Johnson said. “There was something really appealing about having a character-based movie that wasn’t based on some heavy character arc but character- Fox Searchlight Pictures based in terms of a bunch of fun characters.” Lionsgate It’s often said that the new movie star is IP. This Taika Waititi directs and stars in the black fall, movie stars might be the new movie stars. From left: Daniel Craig, Lakeith Stanfield and Noah Segan star in “Knives Out.” comedy “Jojo Rabbit.” Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 17 FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

FALL MOVIE LIST Highlights of the upcoming release schedule through An empathetic villain November: September “The Goldfinch” (Sept. 13) Donna Tartt’s 2013 best-seller gets a lavish big-screen treat- ment in John Crowley’s drama, Joker gets a makeover in fi lm from ‘Hangover’ director Todd Phillips with Ansel Elgort and Nicole Kidman. BY LINDSEY BAHR cepted. And that leaked script Associated Press going around? If it’s what “Hustlers” (Sept. 13) Phillips thinks it is — a draft In this based-on-a-true-story he Joker has been from April 2018 — he said, tale, former strip club employees around for almost “They’re in for a big surprise (Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, 80 years, and there’s when they see the movie.” Cardi B) join together to hustle Tno shortage of The script changed quite a their Wall Street clients. portrayals. There are even bit between that version and “Ad Astra” (Sept. 20) some legendary ones by Jack when they began shooting last James Nicholson and Heath Ledger. September. Gray’s space But by most accounts, Joaquin Warner Bros. made him adventure, Phoenix’s spin on the quint- jump through “many hoops” originally slated essential Batman villain is before they said yes, but once for a summer unlike anything audiences they settled on a budget num- release, stars have seen. ber, which Phillips will only Brad Pitt as It’s why “Joker” isn’t being say is low for the movie world an astronaut treated like a standard comic and enormous for the real in search of his lost father, a book movie release and world, he said they stepped renegade scientist. instead getting the rollout aside. “Rambo: Last Blood” (Sept. 20) of an Oscar contender with “They were incredibly bold Sylvester Stallone reprises his high-profi le premieres at the in just saying, ‘OK, there Vietnam War veteran in this fifth most prestigious fall fi lm fes- are no rules. Just go do your installment of the franchise, with tivals — Venice and Toronto thing,’ ” he said. “It was amaz- a “Taken”-like plot involving a — before it hits theaters on EVAN AGOSTINI, INVISION/AP ing.” friend’s kidnapped daughter. Oct. 4. Even Warner Bros., the It’s fairly extraordinary “Joker” director Todd Phillips, left, and Joaquin Phoenix, who plays the “Downton Abbey” (Sept. 20) studio with the keys to the DC considering the character eponymous villain, attend a premiere for the film in Toronto on Sept. 9. Julian Fellowes, who penned Comics universe, largely left happens to be tied up in the upstairs-downstairs drama writer-director Todd Phillips the current iteration of the She helped make “Joker” a real New York “Gosford Park” before finding alone to do what he wanted to do with the DC Extended Universe fi lms and played movie, bringing along some of her best crew a small-screen sensation in character: Make a realistic character study by Jared Leto. Imagine Marvel allowing a from “The Irishman” and using her deep “Downton Abbey,” returns to film in the vein of Martin Scorsese’s 1970s fi lms gritty Thor origin story with someone other knowledge of fi lming in the city that she for a movie that reunites much about how struggling stand-up comedian than Chris Hemsworth. But still, people describes as both the best and the toughest. of the show’s original cast for an Arthur Fleck became the Joker. have told him he’s crazy to mess with a They shot in more than 30 locations in the earth-shattering occasion: A visit “He doesn’t fall into a vat of acid and come character this iconic. Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the from the King and Queen. out laughing,” Phillips said. “That’s a comic surrounding areas, like Newark, N.J., which “What we’re trying to do with this fi lm “Diego Maradona” (Sept. 20) book thing.” served as the “Times Square” of Gotham City. is do something entirely different from the Asif Kapadia, the documentary So, Phillips and his co-writer Scott Silver “What Todd did here is really unique and comic book movies that have come before. filmmaker of the Oscar-winning (“8 Mile,” “The Fighter”) ran all the ele- special,” she added. “I think it’s going to cata- And not because those aren’t cool, but just “Amy” and “Senna,” brings his ments of what we know about the Joker, a pult him to another level and take him out of because we want to try something different,” archival-based approach to the character without an origin story, through a the comedy world.” Phillips said. “But this won’t be the last Joker mythic rise and fall of Argentine “real world fi lter” — his look, his laugh and Phillips became a Hollywood success for movie ever made. Something tells me that in soccer great Diego Maradona. his personality. For the most part, that meant making massively popular grown-up frat 10 years someone else is going to do some- ditching the source material. Even the come- boy comedies like “Old School” and “The thing. There have been fi ve iterations of this “Between Two Ferns: The dian element, which actually has some basis Hangover” series. In other words, a serious character already, and they’re all brilliantly Movie” (Sept. 20) in the comics, was kind of accidental. spin on a comic book character is a departure unique. This is one more group’s interpre- Several years after new “We didn’t even really know that when we for him, too. And he’s getting used to all the tation of a character that can be infi nitely episodes largely petered out, wrote it,” Phillips said of its convenient tie-in attention and scrutiny in the lead-up to the interpreted.” Zach Galifianakis rekindles his with “The Killing Joke” graphic novel. release. The fi lm is already in the Oscar conver- beloved talk-show web series for He’s a “villain” that is presented in an With a character this known sation, too . Phoenix, for being widely a feature-length Netflix film that empathetic way. and a fi lm that doesn’t seem to known as one of the best actors work- promises to take viewers on a “You’re kind of on his side until you can’t fi t any mold of what’s come ing right now, has never won an very meta trip behind the scenes be any longer,” Phillips said. That point has before, some wildly inaccurate Academy Award. of “Between Two Ferns.” been different for everyone he’s showed it to information has circulated “Joker is basically set to 11. “Abominable” (Sept. 27) He’s always at 11. But to see him so far. around the internet. For A Yeti set to 2 and gradually become Their unique approach, and that their No. one, Scorsese was never set discovered an 11 is where the perfor- 1 choice agreed to do it, also helped attract to produce. The two had in Shanghai mance is so beautiful. It’s this talent who wouldn’t necessarily do a movie emailed about the script searches for slow transformation,” Phillips based on a comic character, including two privately, but Scorsese was its family with said. “(Phoenix) Scorsese mainstays: Robert De Niro and always going to be tied up the help of a was deep into the producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff, who with post-production on teenager (Chloe character, and has been working with Scorsese since “The “The Irishman” right when Bennet) in this it made every Departed.” “Joker” was shooting. Also, DreamWorks animated tale. “It’s not my preferred genre, the comic Phillips didn’t call the program- day really “Judy” (Sept. 27) book genre,” Koskoff said. “I literally can’t ming director of the Venice exciting.” Renee Zellweger plays Judy Gar- watch those movies. I try, but I can’t. I International Film Festival land in this drama, adapted from should, but I can’t. But I love this movie. and ask for “Joker” to be in the play “End of the Rainbow,” Even if I didn’t work on this movie, I would competition — they were WARNER about the singer-actress during simply invited and ac- ROS love this movie.” B ./AP a string of London concerts in 1969. “The Laundromat” (Sept. 27) Steven Soderbergh’s latest, for ‘ What Todd did here is really unique and Netflix, burrows into the stories within the Panama Papers, the special. I think it’s going to catapult him leaked financial documents that exposed thousands of offshore to another level and take him out of the accounts. With Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio comedy world. ’ Banderas. Emma Tillinger Koskoff CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 producer, “The Departed” PAGE 18 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

FROM PAGE 17 “Parasite” October NEON/AP “Joker” (Oct. 4) Joaquin Phoenix takes his turn as the DC Comics villain in this character-based tale from director Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”). “Dolemite Is My Name” (Oct. 4) Eddie Murphy makes his big-screen return as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who created the 1975 Blaxploitation clas- sic “Dolemite,” in this Netflix movie directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle and Flow”). “Pain and Glory” (Oct. 4) In Pedro Almodovar’s highly autobiographical drama, Antonio Banderas stars as an aging film director whose memories and creative juices are spurred by a reconciliation with an old friend . “Lucy in the Sky” (Oct. 4) Natalie Portman plays an astronaut whose life is in free fall after returning from a lengthy mission in Noah Hawley’s direc- torial debut. “Gemini Man” (Oct. 11) Ang Lee directs this 3-D sci- ence-fiction action film about an assassin (Will Smith) pitted against a younger clone of himself (also Will Smith, as a computer-generated creation). ‘Parasite’ is out to get you “The Addams Family” (Oct. 11) With a voice cast including Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron and Snoop Dogg as Cousin Itt, Following massive success in his native S. Korea, fi lmmaker the Addams Family returns in an animated film . Bong Joon-ho sets sights on US audiences with new thriller “Parasite” (Oct. 11) Korean director Bong Joon Ho calls his Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner, about one poor family and one rich family, “a comedy without clowns, a tragedy without villains.” “The King” (Oct. 11) Timothee Chalamet plays Shake- speare’s Henry V, with Joel Edgerton as Falstaff and Robert Pattinson as the Dauphin, in David Michod’s Netflix drama. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (Oct. 18) A sequel to the 2014 film, star- ring Angelina Jolie as the “Sleep- ing Beauty” sorceress. “Zombieland 2: Double Tap” (Oct. 18) A decade after the original, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisen- berg and Emma Stone return for Bong a sequel to Ruben Fleischer’s comic zombie movie. It also reportedly resurrects Bill Murray, whose cameo stole the first film. “Jojo Rabbit” (Oct. 18) Director Taika Waititi takes on a World War II satire, co-starring Scarlett Johansson and Waititi as Adolf Hitler. “The Lighthouse” (Oct. 18) In Robert Eggers’ black-and- white follow-up to his 2015 horror hit “The Witch,” Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe star as 1890s lighthouse keepers on a remote Maine island. “Black and Blue” (Oct. 25) Naomie Harris stars as rookie police officer whose body cam- era captures her partner murder- ing a young drug dealer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 19 FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

The women behind Elsa, writer-director Jennifer Lee

and actress Idina Menzel, DISNEY/AP discuss ‘Frozen’ sequel Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom in “Frozen 2.” But why do you think “Frozen” has self of her own power and pick herself with “Let It Go” now. It’s the biggest song BY JAKE COYLE so resonated? After watching it a few up every day and fi gure out how I want I had in my repertoire. It’s the fi rst time I Associated Press hundred times, I’d say its power is pred- to tackle the day and approach my life. I had sort of a hit song. Being from Broad- icated on its portrait of sisterhood and a have to sing her songs and say her words way, you have songs people know and love, rozen 2” will be unleashed young woman coming to terms — letting all the time. It’s a constant reminder to but they’re not necessarily “hits.” Singing in theaters on Nov. 22, six out — her talent. walk the walk and talk the talk and love it in different languages all over the world years after the original Lee: They had myself, and love my vulnerabilities and and it being this conduit to kids in my “F amassed $1.2 billion in fl aws. They were my idiosyncrasies and everything that I audience. Not just kids, actually. A wide de- worldwide ticket sales , sent the name messy and real. They am. And to understand that what makes mographic of people actually like the song, “Elsa” skyrocketing up popular baby were misunderstood, me different and unique is what makes me whether they admit it or not. (laughs) name lists and ingrained the lyrics of “Let and they were alone powerful and beautiful. It took some soul searching to initiate It Go” on the collective consciousness of at times. But they You were both very successful before plans for a sequel. What kick-started it? humankind. had in this journey “Frozen,” but your lives have been Lee: We weren’t thinking about a The Associated Press assembled the a perseverance and changed by it. Jennifer has since be- sequel at all. About a year after the fi lm two women most responsible for Elsa’s looked out for each come the head of Disney Animation. came out, our producer Peter Del Vecho creation: Jennifer Lee, co-director and other. To me, it’s not Lee: What “Frozen” did for me is that it had been traveling and came back with writer of each fi lm, and Idina Menzel, the trying to be perfect opened doors. As a woman in Hollywood, messages from around the world. He was Tony-winning actress who gives the ice or polished. It’s try- it’s all about access. I was given a chance trying to understand what it was about Menzel queen her clarion voice. ing to connect with on “Frozen” and because of “Frozen,” the Elsa and “Let It Go.” The feedback was Elsa was initially designed as the villain real experiences and doors were opened. Having those opened that she’s freeing for people who feel a lot of “Frozen” but was reshaped as a new real emotion. doors makes you take more chances. of pressure, for people who feel misun- kind of Disney princess: fi ercely indepen- Menzel: It’s so “Frozen” is the highest-grossing fi lm derstood — someone who carries our dent, magically powerful and humanly refreshing that a man worldwide directed by a woman, a re- pain and sets us free. And every one of fl awed. She has ever since been a beacon is not the answer to cord “Frozen 2” is likely to surpass. Is them asked: Why does she have powers? of female empowerment to millions of their problems. It’s that a meaningful mark to you? Chris and I looked at each other and said: young girls — and, as they explained, to (Anna and Elsa’s) Lee: It’s a surprising mark for me. I “There’s still more of this story.” Menzel and Lee, too. relationship to one didn’t know any of these statistics when What should fans expect in “Frozen Associated Press: How does it feel to another, seeing the I came into the industry. I sort of naively 2”? have created the most powerful thing love affair of these just said I want to make movies and didn’t Lee: At the end of the day, this fi lm known to man? two sisters. That’s realize that I would be the fi rst woman of is still about two sisters. Life throws Menzel: (Laughs) I don’t think we’ve unique to most fi lms certain things. I’m hoping that all chang- you curveballs post-Happily Ever After created the most powerful thing known Lee in general and espe- es. I’ll be the fi rst in some of these, but I — how you cope and a family struggling to man, but it’s nice to know we created cially in a Disney movie. can see a huge change happening where to stay together. They’re all changing something that resonates so strongly and Idina, how would you describe your women are directing more. — even Olaf! beautifully within young people. relationship with Elsa? Idina, what did you think about be- Menzel: Elsa and Anna push each other Lee: For (co-director Chris Buck) and I, Menzel: It’s funny. The character has coming Elsa again? and make each other rise to new levels. every day we’re still surprised. We always sort of catapulted me to be a role model Menzel: I hadn’t stopped being Elsa They evolve and through this journey they ask the question of “Why?” and there’s not for young girls and boys. Yet I’m a woman because I had been on the road and singing become the most gorgeous women they a single answer. in her 40s who still has to remind her- all over the world and would close my show can be. They both fi nd themselves.

FROM PAGE 18 and the Whale,” returns with this John Leguizamo star in this comedy relationship between Mr. Rogers November drama about a marriage’s dissolution, about a trio of firefighters who take in (Tom Hanks) and a visiting journalist starring Adam Driver and Scarlett kids after rescuing them from a fire. (Matthew Rhys). “The Irishman” (Nov. 1) Johansson. “Ford v Ferrari” (Nov. 15) “21 Bridges” (Nov. 22) Martin Scorsese teams Robert De “Doctor Sleep” (Nov. 8) Matt Damon and Christian Bale star Chadwick Boseman is a New York Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci for this An adaptation of Stephen King’s in James Mangold’s action-drama police detective who puts the city on crime saga about hitman and Jimmy 2013 novel and a sequel to “The about automotive designer Carroll lockdown to hunt a pair of cop killers. Hoffa associate Frank Sheeran. Shining,” with Ewan McGregor as Shelby and race car driver Ken Miles’ “Knives Out” (Nov. 27) “Terminator: Dark Fate” (Nov. 1) Dan Torrance (the child in “The battle to build a Ford that can beat Rian Johnson does his best Ag- The sixth installment of the Ter- Shining”). Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans race. atha Christie in this star-studded minator films, set 27 years after SONY PICTURES/AP whodunit, with Daniel Craig, Chris “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” “Honey Boy” (Nov. 8) “Charlie’s Angels” (Nov. 15) Ella Balinska, Kristen Stewart Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lakeith stars Linda Hamilton and Arnold Shia LaBeouf wrote this film, directed Elizabeth Banks writes and directs and Naomi Scott star in Stanfield. Schwarzenegger. by Alma Har’el and starring Lucas this third “Charlie’s Angels” film, Hedges and LaBeouf, about his own “Charlie’s Angels,” out Nov. 15. “Queen & Slim” (Nov. 27) “Harriet” (Nov. 1) starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott childhood. and Ella Balinska. Director Melina Matsoukas, working Kasi Lemmons’ biopic of Harriet Tub- “Frozen 2” (Nov. 22) from a script by Lena Waithe, crafts “Last Christmas” (Nov. 8) man, starring Cynthia Erivo. “Atlantics” (Nov. 15) The much-anticipated animated a kind of modern-day “Bonnie and Paul Feig’s romantic comedy stars “Motherless Brooklyn” (Nov. 1) Mati Diop’s Cannes prize-winner is sequel following the continuing Clyde,” with Daniel Kaluuya and Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Edward Norton wrote, directed and about a young Senegalese woman adventures of Elsa, Anna and Olaf, Jodie Turner-Smith. “Midway” (Nov. 8) whose boyfriend disappears while stars in this adaption of Jonathan six years after “Let It Go” became “The Two Popes” (Nov. 27) migrating by sea to Spain. Lethem’s 1999 novel about a private Roland Emmerich gives an action- etched in the minds of millions of Jonathan Pryce plays the future eye with Tourette’s syndrome. movie treatment to the pivotal World “The Good Liar” (Nov. 15) young girls and their parents. Pope Francis and Anthony Hopkins “Marriage Story” (Nov. 6) War II battle in the Pacific. Bill Condon’s conman drama, based “A Beautiful Day in the Neighbor- his predecessor, Pope Benedict, in Noah Baumbach, who depicted “Playing with Fire” (Nov. 8) on Nicholas Searle’s novel, stars Ian hood” (Nov. 22) this drama of a Vatican transition of his parents’ divorce in “The Squid John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and McKellen and Helen Mirren. Marielle Heller’s drama follows the power. PAGE 20 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Sean Klimek, Europe commander Uneventful Houston debate helped top tier Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY ED ROGERS pelling of all the candidates when talking nothing particularly memorable. He tried The Washington Post about Afghanistan. to take a cheap shot at Biden on being old EDITORIAL 2. Sen. Bernie Sanders, of Vermont: It and forgetful, but it did not land. Terry Leonard, Editor he Houston Democratic presiden- was more of the same from Sanders. If 8. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota: [email protected] tial debate on Thursday did not you liked Sanders before, you liked him Unfortunately for her, Klobuchar was un- produce breakout moments for Thursday night. And it’s worth noting that remarkable. Declaring success on bringing Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor any of the candidates. Instead, it Sanders is 78 years old and former Vice down the price of drugs was not credible. [email protected] T consisted mostly of a jumble of promises, President Joe Biden is 76, but there is rare- Her “I read the bill” line was meant to Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content spending sprees and a litany of typical lib- ly the suggestion that Sanders is too old. He challenge Sanders, and it was a good line [email protected] eral positions. Some candidates pledged doesn’t display any of the classic symptoms for a senator but not for a president. She mostly free, immediate and unlimited of someone who is losing his game. comes across as authentically moderate, Managing Editor for Presentation Sean Moores, health care; others called for repara- but she needed a lift Thursday night and [email protected] 3. Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey: tions, releasing prisoners, implementing Probably his best performance so far. did not get it. Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital gun control, etc. But no one differentiated Booker showed he was knowledgeable on 9. Sen. Kamala Harris, of California: [email protected] themselves from the pack. Generally, there policy and comfortable in the spotlight, Her droll monotone was occasionally in- was a lot of copycatting. yet his campaign is on life support. Booker terrupted by an overacting laugh. But as a One thing the previous debates con- needed to avoid disaster, and Thursday first-time presidential candidate, she was BUREAU STAFF firmed is that the debates really do not night he did much better than that. tentative and rehearsed. She did nothing Europe/Mideast matter that much. It is hard to build on a 4. Biden: Every day, in front of every au- to encroach on the top three candidates. It Erik Slavin, Europe & Mideast Bureau Chief good performance, and a bad performance dience, Biden faces a threshold question: is interesting that in the general election, [email protected] does not necessarily mean the campaign Does he appear to be too old for the presi- being a prosecutor is a net plus, but among +49(0)631.3615.9350; DSN (314)583.9350 is over. That said, the candidates who are dency? He seemed to have some slurred Democrats, it seems to be a net negative. Pacific struggling in the polls have less time and speech and jumbled thoughts, but he was 10. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, of Texas: Aaron Kidd, Pacific Bureau Chief fewer occasions to impress party activ- certainly caffeinated. He even seemed de- He got plenty of mentions from the other [email protected] ists and donors. Going into Thursday’s termined at times. 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[email protected] So, here’s my take on how Thursday’s day during the campaign — will be any So, the 2020 campaign continues on the candidates did, ranked from 1 (best) to 10 different. same trajectory it was on before the de- CIRCULATION (worst). 6. Entrepreneur A ndrew Yang: He seems bate. The race is tightening among three, Mideast 1. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, of Massachu- confident and at ease — almost reassuring. maybe four candidates, and the rest are Robert Reismann, Mideast Circulation Manager setts: Earnest and energetic. Warren’s But Yang’s clumsy giveaway of $1,000 a falling further behind. There is still plenty [email protected] overall performance, plus a well-orga- month to a random few fell flat. It sounded of time before voters have to decide, but [email protected] nized and disciplined campaign, make her like he was initiating some sort of lottery money and momentum will soon shift to- DSN (314)583-9111 formidable. If more voters are hearing gimmick rather than a plan for governing. ward the more established campaigns. Europe about her and tuned in to see what all the He has a sensible, interesting style, but not Ed Rogers is a contributor to the PostPartisan Karen Lewis, Community Engagement Manager talk was about, they probably came away one that accumulates votes. blog, a political consultant and a veteran of the [email protected] impressed. She is ascending and did noth- 7. For mer Housing and Urban Develop - Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush White [email protected] Houses and several national campaigns. He is the ing to diminish her momentum. By the ment Secretary Julian Castro: Probably chairman of the lobbying and communications +49(0)631.3615.9090; DSN (314)583.9090 way, Warren may have been the most com- the best classic performer. He did fine, but firm BGR Group. 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Sports Pro football Pro basketball Tennis (ankle). NFL injury report LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at DETROIT WNBA playoffs Zhengzhou Open on AFN NEW YORK — The National (foot)ball LIONS — CHARGERS: DNP: CB Michael (x-if necessary) Thursday League injury report, as provided by the Davis (hamstring), TE Hunter Henry First Round Central Plains Tennis Center league (DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: (knee), DE Isaac Rochell (concussion), Wednesday, Sept. 11 Zhengzhou, China limited participation; FULL: full partici- CB Roderic Teamer (hamstring), WR Chicago 105, Phoenix 76 Surface: Hard-Outdoor Go to the American Forces pation): Mike Williams (knee). LIMITED: K Mi- Seattle 84, Minnesota 74 Doubles Sunday chael Badgley (right groin), LB Jatavis Second Round Quarterfinals Network website for the most ARIZONA CARDINALS at BALTIMORE Brown (ankle), WR Geremy Davis (ham- Sunday, Sept 15 Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, and Ta- RAVENS — CARDINALS: DNP: DE Jona- string), LB Denzel Perryman (ankle). LI- Seattle at Los Angeles mara Zidansek, Slovenia, def. Sofia Kenin up-to-date TV schedules. than Bullard (hamstring), TE Charles Clay ONS: LIMITED: LB Jarrad Davis (ankle), T Taylor Decker (back), DE Da’Shawn Hand Chicago at Las Vegas and A. Muhammad United States, 1-6, 7- (not injury related), WR Larry Fitzgerald 5, 10-5. myafn.net (not injury related), G Lamont Gaillard (elbow), CB Rashaan Melvin (knee). Semifinals (knee). FULL: LB Haason Reddick (knee), MINNESOTA VIKINGS at GREEN BAY (Best-of-five) Desirae Krawczyk, United States, and LB Ezekiel Turner (hand). RAVENS: DNP: PACKERS — VIKINGS: DNP: CB Mackensie No. 1 Washington vs. TBD Ellen Perez, Austria, def. Darija Jurak, CB Brandon Carr (not injury related), Alexander (elbow), G Pat Elflein (knee). Tuesday, Sept. 17: at Washington Croatia, and Alison Riske (3), United Deals CB Marlon Humphrey (back), CB Jimmy LIMITED: LB Anthony Barr (knee), TE Thursday, Sept. 19: at Washington States, 7-5, 6-3. Smith (knee). LIMITED: WR Marquise Tyler Conklin (ribs), WR Josh Doctson Sunday, Sept. 22: at TBD Monique Adamczak, Australia, and Brown (hip), RB Mark Ingram (shoulder), (hamstring), CB Mark Fields (groin), x-Tuesday, Sept. 24: at TBD Han Xinyun, China, def. Lesley Pattinama WR Chris Moore (illness). FULL: LB Tyus CB Mike Hughes (knee). FULL: DE Ever- x-Thursday, Sept. 26: at Washington Kerkhove and Bibiane Schoofs, Nether- Thursday’s transactions Bowser (groin) son Griffen (elbow), DE Danielle Hunter No. 2 Connecticut vs. TBD lands, 6-3, 6-3. BASEBALL BUFFALO BILLS at NEW YORK GIANTS (hamstring). PACKERS: DNP: LB Oren Tuesday, Sept. 17: at Connecticut American League — BILLS: DNP: LB Lorenzo Alexander (not Burks (chest), WR Darrius Shepherd Thursday, Sept. 19: at Connecticut (hamstring). LIMITED: T David Bakhtiari Jiangxi Open KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Claimed LHP injury related -- resting veteran), WR Sunday, Sept. 22: at TBD John Brown (not injury related -- resting (back), T Bryan Bulaga (not injury re- x-Tuesday, Sept. 24: at TBD Thursday Randy Rosario off waivers from the Chi- veteran), CB Taron Johnson (hamstring), lated), TE Jimmy Graham (finger), CB cago Cubs. Recalled INF Kelvin Gutierrez x-Thursday, Sept. 26: at Connecticut Nanchang International Tennis Center T Ty Nsekhe (not injury related -- resting Ka’dar Hollman (neck), CB Kevin King Finals Nanchang, China and placed him on the 60-day IL. veteran), DT Jordan Phillips (illness), WR (hamstring, chest), CB Tramon Williams NEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated LHP (Best-of-five) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Andre Roberts (quadricep). LIMITED: TE (not injury related). FULL: CB Josh Jack- Sunday, Sept. 29: Teams TBD Singles Stephen Tarpley from the 10-day IL. Tyler Kroft (foot). GIANTS: DNP: TE Gar- son (achilles), C Corey Linsley (elbow), G TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Reinstated Tuesday, Oct. 1: Teams TBD Second Round rett Dickerson (quadricep), LB Kareem Cole Madison (ankle), LB Blake Martinez Sunday, Oct. 6: Teams TBD Zhu Lin, China, def. Zhang Shuai (1), RHP Elvis Luciano from the 60-day IL. Re- Martin (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder), S Will Redmond (ankle), WR leased LHP Clayton Richard. x-Tuesday, Oct 8: Teams TBD China, 6-0, 1-0 retired. (concussion), WR Darius Slayton (ham- Marquez Valdes-Scantling (shoulder), x-Thursday, Oct. 10: Teams TBD National League string). LIMITED: LB Markus Golden (hip), RB Jamaal Williams (shoulder). Elena Rybakina (4), Kazakhstan, def. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Activated DE Dexter Lawrence (shoulder), G Kevin NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at MIAMI Wang Xinyu, China, 7-6 (4), 6-2. LHP Rich Hill from the 60-day IL. Des- Zeitler (shoulder). DOLPHINS — PATRIOTS: LIMITED: RB Nina Stojanovic, Serbia, def. Sam Sto- ignated RHP Jaime Schultz for assign- CHICAGO BEARS at DENVER BRON- Brandon Bolden (hamstring), T Marcus Pro soccer sur, Australia, 6-4, 6-3. ment. COS — BEARS: LIMITED: TE Trey Burton Cannon (shoulder), TE Matt LaCosse Peng Shuai, China, def. Kristyna Plis- FOOTBALL (groin), DT Eddie Goldman (oblique). (ankle). DOLPHINS: DNP: LB Trent Harris kova (8), Czech Republic, 6-3, 0-6, 6-4. National Football League FULL: T Rashaad Coward (elbow). BRON- (foot), S Reshad Jones (ankle), WR Al- Doubles NFL — Suspended Buffalo Bills LB Tyrel COS: No Report. bert Wilson (hip, calf). LIMITED: DE Jona- MLS Quarterfinals Dodson for six games as a result of an al- DALLAS COWBOYS at WASHINGTON than Ledbetter (ankle), S Bobby McCain Wang Xinyu and Zhu Lin, China, def. REDSKINS — COWBOYS: DNP: WR Tavon (shoulder). FULL: S Walt Aikens (shoul- Eastern Conference Arina Rodionova, Australia, and Sabrina leged altercation with his girlfriend. der), DE Charles Harris (wrist). W L T Pts GF GA Signed TE Nate Austin (concussion), DE Tyrone Crawford Santamaria, United States, 3-6, 6-2, 10-3. BUFFALO BILLS — (hip), LB Luke Gifford (ankle). LIMITED: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at LOS ANGE- New York City FC 15 5 9 54 54 36 Jiang Xinyu and Tang Qianhui, China, Becker to the practice squad. Released G Zack Martin (back), S Darian Thomp- LES RAMS — SAINTS: DNP: WR Ted Ginn Philadelphia 15 8 6 51 54 42 def. Anna Danilina, Kazakhstan, and Elix- LB Nate Hall from the practice squad. son (ankle), S Donovan Wilson (ankle). (illness). LIMITED: DT Mario Edwards Atlanta 15 10 3 48 47 33 ane Lechemia, France, 6-2, 6-4. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DL Abdul- FULL: WR Randall Cobb (rib), WR Amari (hamstring), DT Sheldon Rankins (achil- Toronto FC 11 10 9 42 50 47 Dalila Jakupovic, Slovenia, and Jessica lah Anderson from the practice squad. Cooper (foot), S Jeff Heath (knee), TE les), LB Craig Robertson (hamstring), S D.C. United 11 10 9 42 39 38 Moore (3), Australia, def. Sofia Shapa- Released LB James Vaughters from the Blake Jarwin (foot), LB Sean Lee (knee), Marcus Williams (groin). RAMS: DNP: New York 12 12 5 41 47 44 tava, Georgia, and Emily Webley-Smith, practice squad. T Tyron Smith (back). REDSKINS: DNP: DE DE Michael Brockers (shoulder), LB Clay New England 10 10 9 39 42 49 Britian, 6-4, 6-3. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed G Jonathan Allen (knee), DE Caleb Brant- Matthews (back). LIMITED: S Eric Weddle Montreal 11 15 4 37 42 56 Colby Gossett to the practice squad. Re- ley (foot), RB Derrius Guice (knee), QB (concussion). Orlando City 9 13 8 35 37 41 leased CB Donnie Lewis Jr. from the prac- Colt McCoy (fibula), S Montae Nichol- PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at ATLANTA Chicago 8 12 10 34 44 43 Japan Women’s Open tice squad. son (foot). LIMITED: CB Quinton Dunbar FALCONS — EAGLES: DNP: LB Kamu Gru- Columbus 8 15 7 31 33 44 DETROIT LIONS — Signed RB Nick Bros- (knee), CB Fabian Moreau (ankle), TE Jor- gier-Hill (knee), T Jordan Mailata (back). Thursday Cincinnati 5 21 3 18 29 72 At Hiroshima Regional Park Tennis sette to the practice squad. Released RB dan Reed (concussion). LIMITED: DE Derek Barnett (shoulder), DT Western Conference David Williams from the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at TENNESSEE Fletcher Cox (toe), QB Nate Sudfeld (left Court TITANS — COLTS: DNP: DE Jabaal Sheard wrist). FALCONS: DNP: WR Russell Gage W L T Pts GF GA Hiroshima, Japan GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed G Ben Los Angeles FC 19 4 6 63 76 32 Purse: $226.750 (Intl.) Braden to the practice squad. (knee), DE Kemoko Turay (neck), RB (concussion). LIMITED: T Matt Gono Jonathan Williams (rib). TITANS: DNP: LB (back), G Wes Schweitzer (shoulder). Real Salt Lake 14 11 4 46 41 35 Surface: Hard-Outdoor HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed CB Cor- Seattle 13 9 7 46 46 45 Singles nell Armstrong to the practice squad. Reggie Gilbert (knee), G Kevin Pamphile FULL: DT Deadrin Senat (back). (knee), TE Delanie Walker (not injury re- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at CINCIN- Minnesota 13 10 6 45 46 39 Second Round MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DE Tank lated). LIMITED: RB David Fluellen (ham- NATI BENGALS — 49ERS: DNP: DE Nick San Jose 13 11 5 44 48 44 Mihaela Buzarnescu, Romania, def. Carradine. Placed DE Jonathan Ledbet- string), LB Cameron Wake (not injury Bosa (ankle), RB Tevin Coleman (ankle), Portland 13 11 4 43 45 41 Kurumi Nara, Japan, 7-6 (1), 7-5. ter on IR. related). WR Jalen Hurd (back), T Joe Staley (not FC Dallas 12 10 7 43 47 38 Sara Sorribes Tormo (7), Spain, def. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed CB JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at HOUSTON injury related), WR Trent Taylor (foot). LA Galaxy 13 13 3 42 42 47 Varvara Flink, Russia, 6-3, 6-1. Nate Meadows from the practice squad. TEXANS — JAGUARS: DNP: DE Calais LIMITED: LB Mark Nzeocha (illness), S Sporting KC 10 12 7 37 42 47 Alison Van Uytvanck (3), Belgium, def. Placed WR Josh Doctson on IR. Signed Campbell (foot), DE Yannick Ngakoue Jimmie Ward (hand). BENGALS: DNP: TE Colorado 10 14 6 36 49 55 Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. WR Alexander Hollins to the practice (hamstring), T Cedric Ogbuehi (ham- Tyler Eifert (not injury related), T Cordy Houston 10 15 4 34 40 49 Misaki Doi, Japan, def. Zoe Hives, Aus- squad. string), TE Josh Oliver (hamstring). LIM- Glenn (concussion), WR A.J. Green (an- Vancouver 6 15 9 27 30 53 tralia, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed RB Dalyn ITED: DE Marcell Dareus (elbow), T Cam kle), RB Joe Mixon (ankle). LIMITED: S Note: Three points for victory, one Doubles Dawkins to the practice squad. Placed Robinson (knee), LB Quincy Williams Jessie Bates (wrist), S Clayton Fejedelem point for tie. Quarterfinals QB Logan Woodside on the practice (knee). TEXANS: LIMITED: WR Will Fuller (ankle), RB Trayveon Williams (foot). Wednesday, Sept. 11 Haruka Kaji and Junri Namigata, Ja- squad IL. (not injury related), WR DeAndre Hopkins FULL: WR Auden Tate (knee). Toronto FC 1, New York City FC 1, tie (ribs), G Senio Kelemete (wrist), C Greg SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at PITTSBURGH pan, def. Anastasia Potapova and Yana WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed TE Houston 2, Minnesota 0 Sizikova, Russia, 6-3, 6-2. Donald Parham Jr. to the practice squad. Mancz (ankle). FULL: WR Keke Coutee STEELERS — SEAHAWKS: DNP: C Justin Colorado 2, LA Galaxy 1 (ankle), S Tashaun Gipson (wrist), T Ty- Britt (knee), DT Poona Ford (calf), C Joey Christina McHale, United States, and HOCKEY Real Salt Lake 1, San Jose 0 Valeria Savinykh, Russia, def. Eri Hozumi National Hockey League tus Howard (finger), RB Taiwan Jones Hunt (ankle), WR Tyler Lockett (back), S (elbow), S Justin Reid (shoulder), QB De- Tedric Thompson (hamstring), CB Neiko Saturday’s games and Makoto Ninomiya (1), Japan, 7-5, 6- WINNIPEG JETS — Signed D Josh Mor- San Jose at New York City FC 2. rissey to an eight-year contract exten- shaun Watson (back). Thorpe (hamstring). LIMITED: S Ugo- KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at OAKLAND chukwu Amadi (shoulder), DE Ezekiel FC Dallas at Chicago Miyu Kato, Japan, and Storm Sand- sion through the 2027-28 season. RAIDERS — CHIEFS: DNP: WR Tyreek Hill Ansah (shoulder), DE Jadeveon Clowney Columbus at Atlanta ers, Australia, def. Hayley Carter, United COLLEGE (shoulder). FULL: G Jeff Allen (thumb), (not injury related), DE L.J. Collier (an- Cincinnati at Montreal States, and Ena Shibahara, Japan, 7-5, FLORIDA STATE — Named Jim Leavitt DE Frank Clark (neck), S Jordan Lucas kle), G Mike Iupati (foot), WR David New England at Orlando City 6-4. senior defensive football analyst. (back), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), Moore (shoulder). FULL: T Duane Brown Los Angeles FC at Philadelphia FORDHAM — Named Christopher Duffy S Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder), TE Deon (knee), TE Will Dissly (knee), T George Houston at Vancouver and Lisa Izzi assistant athletic trainers. Yelder (ankle). RAIDERS: DNP: S Johna- Fant (ankle). STEELERS: No Report. Sunday’s games NYU — Named Alison Meagher assis- than Abram (shoulder), G Gabe Jackson Monday D.C. United at Portland Golf tant softball coach. (knee), WR J.J. Nelson (ankle). LIMITED: CLEVELAND BROWNS at NEW YORK Colorado at Toronto FC RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE — Named CB Gareon Conley (neck), DT Corey Li- JETS — BROWNS: No Report. JETS: No Real Salt Lake at Minnesota Matt Murphy assistant baseball coach. uget (knee). FULL: LB Nicholas Morrow Report. New York at Seattle The Greenbrier Sporting Kansas City at LA Galaxy Wednesday’s games PGA Tour Atlanta at Cincinnati Thursday College football New York at Portland At The Old White TPC FC Dallas at Seattle White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Saturday, Sept. 21 Purse: $7.5 million E. Washington (1-1) at Jacksonville St. Illinois St. (1-1) at E. Illinois (0-2) San Jose at Atlanta Yardage: 7,292; Par 70 (34-36) Thursday’s scores (1-1) Houston Baptist (1-1) at South Dakota Columbus at Vancouver First Round EAST Bethune-Cookman (1-0) at Miami (0-2) (0-2) Robby Shelton 29-33—62 -8 SE Louisiana (1-0) at Mississippi (1-1) Chicago at Cincinnati Fairmont St. 53, Wheeling 10 Georgia Southern (1-1) at Minnesota (2-0) Scott Harrington 31-33—64 -6 SOUTH Kentucky Christian (2-0) at Morehead UNLV (1-1) at Northwestern (0-1) Real Salt Lake at New England St. (1-1) Iowa (2-0) at Iowa St. (1-0) Orlando City at Houston Mark Hubbard 32-32—64 -6 Notre Dame (Ohio) 43, West Liberty 24 Kevin Na 32-32—64 -6 MIDWEST Louisville (1-1) at W. Kentucky (1-1) Arizona St. (2-0) at Michigan St. (2-0) Colorado at Sporting Kansas City Bemidji St. 52, Mary 7 Kennesaw St. (1-1) at Alabama St. (1-1) Montana St. (1-1) at W. Illinois (0-2) Montreal at LA Galaxy Lanto Griffin 31-33—64 -6 Cent. Oklahoma 28, Neb.-Kearney 23 NC A&T (1-1) at Charleston Southern Louisiana Tech (1-1) at Bowling Green Toronto FC at Los Angeles FC Zack Sucher 34-30—64 -6 Missouri Southern 38, Lincoln (Mo.) 14 (0-2) (1-1) Sunday, Sept. 22 Joaquin Niemann 31-34—65 -5 Urbana 28, Charleston, W.Va. 20 UMass (0-2) at Charlotte (1-1) Sam Houston St. (1-1) at North Dakota Minnesota at Portland Harold Varner III 33-32—65 -5 SOUTHWEST Fort Valley St. (0-1) at Florida A&M (0-1) (1-1) New York City FC at FC Dallas Jimmy Walker 32-33—65 -5 Cent. Missouri 70, NE Oklahoma 7 NC Central (0-2) at Gardner-Webb (0-2) Taylor (0-1) at Butler (1-1) Philadelphia at New York Sung Kang 32-33—65 -5 Missouri Western 28, Fort Hays St. 17 Buffalo (1-1) at Liberty (0-2) UT Martin (1-1) at S. Illinois (1-1) Seattle at D.C. United Brian Harman 32-33—65 -5 Elon (1-1) at Richmond (1-1) Murray St. (1-1) at Toledo (0-1) Sam Ryder 31-34—65 -5 SC State (2-0) at South Florida (0-2) Georgia St. (2-0) at W. Michigan (1-1) Scottie Scheffler 32-33—65 -5 Schedule Southern Miss. (1-1) at Troy (1-0) SE Missouri (1-1) at Missouri (1-1) NWSL Bronson Burgoon 31-34—65 -5 Colgate (0-2) at William & Mary (1-1) Saturday, Sept. 14 TCU (1-0) at Purdue (1-1) W L T Pts GF GA Doug Ghim 32-33—65 -5 Samford (0-2) at Wofford (0-1) N. Illinois (1-1) at Nebraska (1-1) North Carolina 11 4 4 37 40 18 Rob Oppenheim 32-33—65 -5 EAST Ohio (1-1) at Marshall (1-1) Catholic (0-1) at Georgetown (1-1) SOUTHWEST Portland 10 5 6 36 39 29 Morgan Hoffmann 31-35—66 -4 Kent St. (1-1) at Auburn (2-0) Oklahoma St. (2-0) at Tulsa (1-1) Harris English 30-36—66 -4 Stetson (1-0) at Marist (0-1) WV Wesleyan (0-1) at Davidson (2-0) Chicago 11 8 2 35 33 26 Pittsburgh (1-1) at Penn St. (2-0) Army (1-1) at UTSA (1-1) Utah 9 6 4 31 20 15 Nick Watney 32-34—66 -4 New Hampshire (0-1) at FIU (0-2) Colorado St. (1-1) at Arkansas (1-1) Merrimack (1-1) at St. Francis (Pa.) (1-1) Florida (2-0) at Kentucky (2-0) Reign FC 8 5 6 30 19 21 Peter Malnati 32-34—66 -4 Maryland (2-0) at Temple (1-0) Alcorn St. (1-1) at McNeese St. (1-1) Langston (1-0) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (1-1) Washington 7 7 4 25 22 19 Adam Long 34-32—66 -4 NC State (2-0) at West Virginia (1-1) Austin Peay (1-1) at Mercer (2-0) Abilene Christian (1-1) at Cent. Arkan- Houston 6 9 4 22 18 31 Ted Potter Jr. 32-34—66 -4 Sacred Heart (1-1) at Lafayette (0-2) Duke (1-1) at Middle Tennessee (1-1) sas (2-0) Sky Blue FC 4 12 4 16 16 27 Austin Cook 33-33—66 -4 Fordham (0-2) at Bryant (0-2) Alabama A&M (1-1) at North Alabama Nicholls (0-1) at Prairie View (1-1) Orlando 4 14 2 14 20 41 Scott Brown 30-36—66 -4 N. Dakota St. (2-0) at Delaware (2-0) (1-1) Texas St. (0-2) at SMU (2-0) Note: Three points for victory, one Andrew Novak 32-34—66 -4 Albany (NY) (1-1) at Monmouth (NJ) (1-1) Jacksonville (0-1) at Presbyterian (0-1) Lamar (2-0) at Texas A&M (1-1) point for tie. Cameron Tringale 33-33—66 -4 Dayton (1-0) at Robert Morris (0-2) Edward Waters (0-1) at Southern U. (0-2) Rice (0-2) at Texas (1-1) Wednesday, Sept. 11 Sungjae Im 34-32—66 -4 East Carolina (1-1) at Navy (1-0) Jackson St. (0-2) at Tennessee St. (1-1) FAR WEST Chicago 1, Orlando 0 Grayson Murray 34-32—66 -4 Lincoln (Pa.) (0-1) at Delaware St. (0-1) Virginia-Wise (1-0) at Tennessee Tech Air Force (1-0) at Colorado (2-0) North Carolina 6, Portland 0 Kevin Streelman 32-34—66 -4 Hampton (1-1) at Howard (0-2) (1-1) Southern Cal (2-0) at BYU (1-1) J.J. Spaun 32-34—66 -4 North Texas (1-1) at California (2-0) Friday’s game Villanova (2-0) at Bucknell (0-2) VMI (1-1) at ETSU (1-1) Utah at Houston Martin Laird 34-32—66 -4 Wagner (0-2) at Stony Brook (1-1) Cal Poly (1-1) at Oregon St. (0-2) Northwestern St. (0-2) at LSU (2-0) Saturday’s games Anirban Lahiri 34-33—67 -3 Towson (2-0) at Maine (1-1) Texas Southern (0-2) at Louisiana-La- Idaho St. (1-0) at Utah (2-0) Clemson (2-0) at Syracuse (1-1) Idaho (1-1) at Wyoming (2-0) Orlando at North Carolina Jason Dufner 32-35—67 -3 fayette (1-1) Reign FC at Washington Keegan Bradley 34-33—67 -3 SOUTH Florida St. (1-1) at Virginia (2-0) W. New Mexico (0-1) at N. Arizona (1-1) Arkansas St. (1-1) at Georgia (2-0) Weber St. (1-1) at Nevada (1-1) Sunday’s game Martin Trainer 33-34—67 -3 Missouri St. (0-1) at Tulane (1-1) David Hearn 31-36—67 -3 Kansas St. (2-0) at Mississippi St. (2-0) MIDWEST Hawaii (2-0) at Washington (1-1) Chicago at Sky Blue FC Chattanooga (1-1) at Tennessee (0-2) Miami (Ohio) (1-1) at Cincinnati (1-1) San Diego St. (2-0) at New Mexico St. Tuesday’s game Brendon Todd 32-35—67 -3 Furman (1-1) at Virginia Tech (1-1) E. Michigan (1-1) at Illinois (2-0) (0-2) Houston at North Carolina Richy Werenski 36-31—67 -3 The Citadel (0-2) at Georgia Tech (1-1) Ohio St. (2-0) at Indiana (2-0) Oklahoma (2-0) at UCLA (0-2) Wednesday’s game D.J. Trahan 32-35—67 -3 Norfolk St. (1-1) at Coastal Carolina (1-1) E. Kentucky (1-1) at Indiana St. (0-2) Stephen F. Austin (0-2) at S. Utah (0-2) Utah at Reign FC Roberto Castro 34-33—67 -3 Morgan St. (0-1) at James Madison (1-1) FAU (0-2) at Ball St. (1-1) N. Colorado (0-2) at Sacramento St. (1-1) Saturday, Sept. 21 Joseph Bramlett 34-33—67 -3 Memphis (2-0) at South Alabama (1-1) CCSU (2-0) at Valparaiso (0-1) Lehigh (0-2) at UC Davis (1-1) Washington at Chicago Vince Covello 32-35—67 -3 Alabama (2-0) at South Carolina (1-1) Duquesne (1-0) at Youngstown St. (2-0) Portland St. (1-1) at Boise St. (2-0) North Carolina at Utah Hank Lebioda 36-31—67 -3 Stanford (1-1) at UCF (2-0) New Mexico (1-0) at Notre Dame (1-0) Texas Tech (2-0) at Arizona (1-1) Sky Blue FC at Reign FC Harry Higgs 32-35—67 -3 North Greenville (1-0) at W. Carolina (0-2) Akron (0-2) at Cent. Michigan (1-1) Montana (2-0) at Oregon (1-1) Houston at Portland Fabian Gomez 35-32—67 -3 Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 25 GOLF/SPORTS BRIEFS Briefl y Clijsters set for 2nd comeback

Associated Press Seven years after retiring from tennis a second time, Kim Clijsters is attempting another comeback at age 36. The former No. 1 and four-time major champion, who already is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, announced Thursday she is planning to re- turn to the pro tour in 2020, al- though she’s not yet ready to say exactly when or where or how often she will compete. “My goal right now ... is to be

PETER MORRISON/AP able to get fit enough, and ready tennis-wise, to compete at the Nelly Korda of the US watches her sister Jessica putt during their highest level. That to me would foursomes match against Europe at Gleneagles, Scotland, on Friday. be my challenge, as of right now. The Kordas won their match 6 and 4, but Europe finished the And if you get to that stage, then foursomes session with a 2 ½-1 ½ lead. you push yourself, and then it might be like, ‘Hmm, let’s see if I can get, I don’t know, to the sec- Solheim Cup ond week of a Grand Slam.’ I’ll constantly push myself, I think, if I feel that I’m getting better and improving,” Clijsters said. Clijsters turned pro in 1997, Korda sisters’ big won the U.S. Open for the first time in 2005 and walked away from tennis in 2007 at just 23, shortly before getting married to an American basketball player, Brian Lynch. win not enough to After about two years away while having a daughter, Clijsters returned and soon won the 2009 U.S. Open, making her the first mother to collect a Grand Slam give US early lead singles title since Evonne Goolag- ong at Wimbledon in 1980. With a baseline game built on BY STEVE DOUGLAS ters 5 up. In those first 10 holes, terrific court coverage, the Bel- Associated Press the Kordas made four birdies and gian won another championship an eagle, giving them a chance of at Flushing Meadows in 2010, PEDRO PORTAL, EL NUEVO HERALD/MCT GLENEAGLES, Scotland — posting a record foursomes win. then added an Australian Open Jessica and Nelly Korda put their Former world No. 1, four-time major champion and member of They settled for clinching vic- title the following season and arms around each other’s waists the International Tennis Hall of Fame Kim Clijsters announced her tory on the 14th hole, celebrating moved back atop the rankings. and laughed their way down the intention to return to the pro tour in 2020 after retiring in 2012. on the green as their Czech ten- Clijsters, who now has three 14th fairway en route to one of nis-player parents — Petr Korda, children, left the tour again in the biggest foursomes wins in who won the Australian Open in 2012 and has been working as a Bills’ Dodson suspended Flyers sign defenseman Solheim Cup history. 1998, and Regina Rajchrtova, television broadcaster. for domestic abuse Provorov to 6-year deal Apart from the 6 and 4 victory who represented her country at for the first siblings to play to- the 1988 Olympics — looked on. Argentina, Spain to ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The PHILADELPHIA — The Phil- gether in the competition, there “It doesn’t matter if I hit a bad NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills adelphia Flyers signed defense- was little else to smile about for shot, she’s like, ‘I’ve got this,’ ” meet in World Cup final rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson man Ivan Provorov to a six-year, the Americans on Friday in the Jessica Korda said, “and it’s the BEIJING — Luis Scola scored for six games as a result of an $40.5 million contract Friday. opening shots of the title defense. same the other way.” alleged altercation with his girl- The deal with the 22-year-old Europe finished the foursomes Coping well with a loud, sing- 28 points and grabbed 13 re- bounds, sealing the deal with friend at her home in Scottsdale, restricted free agent from Russia session with a 2 ½-1 ½ lead on a ing, flag-waving crowd in the Ariz. has an average annual value of sunny morning at Gleneagles, No. 1 grandstand, Pressel — ap- three-pointers on consecutive possessions down the stretch, and Dodson was suspended for vio- $6.75 million. winning the last two matches after pearing in her sixth Solheim Cup lating the league’s personal con- Provorov has 30 goals and 97 Carlota Ciganda and Bronte Law Argentina beat France 80-66 on — found the fairway with the duct policy Thursday, a day after points in his first three seasons. came from 1 down with two holes Friday in a World Cup semifinal. nerve-wracking opening tee shot the player reached an agree- He holds the Flyers’ record for to play to grab a half-point from Argentina will play Spain in the of the event but found herself 2 ment with prosecutors to defer consecutive games played from the lead-off match against Mor- gold-medal game on Sunday. down with Alex after four holes a domestic violence charge of his NHL debut. His first game gan Pressel and Marina Alex. against Ciganda and Law in the Gabriel Deck scored 13 points disorderly conduct-disruptive was in October 2016. There were also four fourballs first match. and Facundo Campazzo added behavior-fighting. Provorov won the Barry Ashbee matches to play on Day 1 as the Pressel and Alex won three 12 for Argentina, a team with no Dodson has agreed to enter a Trophy as the Flyers’ outstanding U.S. team looks to win the Solheim straight holes to go 1 up and they active NBA players on its ros- diversion program and must also defenseman in his rookie season, Cup for a third straight time. retained that lead until the 16th ter that is making its first gold- The Korda sisters were split up when the Europeans moved all medal game in Olympic or World meet other conditions to have the the youngest Flyer to receive the for the fourballs, with U.S. cap- square. Ciganda holed a 30-foot Cup play since the 2004 Athens charge cleared from his record. honor. tain Juli Inkster perhaps hoping birdie putt to halve the 17th and Games. He is scheduled to have a resti- Provorov was drafted by the they can spread their strong play both teams parred the par-5 last. Marc Gasol scored 33 points to tution hearing in November and Flyers as the seventh overall pick across two matches. They proved Lexi Thompson, at No. 3 the lead Spain over Australia 95-88 has a sentencing hearing set for in 2015. far too good for Caroline Masson highest-ranked player in this in double overtime on Friday in Sept. 14, 2020. Blackhawks defenseman and Jodi Ewart Shadoff. event, lost in foursomes for the their semifinal matchup. Ricky Separate charges of assault and Calvin de Haan has been ruled Jessica Korda — the elder of first time in four Solheim Cup Rubio scored 19 points and Sergio property damage were dropped out for the start of training camp the sisters by five years — played matches as she and Brittany Al- Llull added 17. as part of the agreement. with his new team and is expect- the senior role after skipping onto tomare fell to a 2-and-1 loss to Australia will try again for a Dodson’s agent, Zeke Sandhu, ed to miss two to three weeks. the raucous first tee and throw- Georgia Hall and Celine Boutier. bronze medal in a major men’s did not return a message seeking The 28-year-old de Haan is ing some moves to the backdrop Charley Hull and Azahora basketball championship. The comment. coming back from right shoulder of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.” Munoz beat Megan Khang and Boomers are 0-4 in third-place Dodson spent the offseason surgery. He also is dealing with a She rolled in a birdie putt at No. Annie Park 2 and 1 in the last games in the Olympics — includ- practicing with the team before groin strain. 1 to immediately put the U.S. 1 up match to finish, giving the Euro- ing three years ago in Rio de Ja- being placed on the reserve/com- The team also said forward and chipped in for eagle from the peans the lead at the end of the neiro — and had never reached missioner’s exempt list on Aug. Kirby Dach is out because he is fringe at No. 10 to keep the sis- session. the semifinals of the World Cup. 31. in the concussion protocol. PAGE 26 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 MLB SCOREBOARD

American League Yankees 6, Tigers 4 Mets 11, Diamondbacks 1 Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 4 Pirates 4, Giants 2 East Division Second game Arizona New York Boston Toronto Pittsburgh San Francisco W L Pct GB New York Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi ab r h bi New York 97 51 .655 — ab r h bi ab r h bi Marte cf 2 0 0 0 Rosario ss 5 0 1 0 Betts rf 5 2 3 0 Bichette ss 4 1 1 0 Frazier 2b 4 0 1 1 Ystrmski lf-rf 5 0 1 0 Tampa Bay 87 61 .588 10 LeMheu 3b-1b 5 1 3 1 Reyes rf 5 0 0 0 Almonte rf 1 0 0 0 Alonso 1b 5 1 0 0 Holt 3b 5 1 2 2 Biggio 2b 4 2 3 1 Reynolds cf 4 1 1 0 Posey c 5 1 1 0 Boston 77 70 .524 19A Rojas lf 4 0 1 0 Cano 2b 3 1 1 1 Bogaerts ss 5 1 2 1 Guerrero 3b 5 0 1 1 Moran 3b 4 0 0 0 Belt 1b 4 0 1 0 A Judge rf 4 1 1 2 H.Castro cf 4 0 2 0 Toronto 57 90 .388 39 Gregorius ss 5 0 1 1 Cndlario 3b 2 1 0 0 Escobar 2b 4 0 0 0 Panik 2b 0 0 0 0 Martinez dh 3 1 1 1 Tellez 1b 4 0 0 1 Gonzalez 3b 0 0 0 0 Longoria 3b 4 1 1 2 Baltimore 47 99 .322 49 Torres 2b 4 0 1 0 Rdrguez dh 3 0 0 0 Walker 1b 3 0 0 0 J.Davis lf 3 1 2 1 Benintendi lf 4 0 0 0 Smoak dh 4 1 0 0 Bell 1b 4 0 1 0 Pillar cf 4 0 1 0 Central Division Sanchez c 1 0 0 0 Stwrt ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Andriese p 0 0 0 0 R.Davis lf 1 0 0 0 Moreland 1b 4 1 1 0 Grichuk cf 4 0 1 0 Osuna rf 4 0 1 1 Crawford ss 3 0 1 0 Minnesota 89 57 .610 — A Higashioka c 2 0 0 0 Mercer ss 4 1 1 0 Lamb 3b 4 0 0 0 Conforto rf 3 3 2 1 Bradley Jr. cf 4 1 1 0 McGuire c 2 0 0 0 Tucker ss 4 1 1 0 Davis rf 2 0 0 0 Cleveland 86 61 .585 3 Gardner cf 4 0 0 0 Dixon lf 3 1 2 2 Ahmed ss 3 0 0 0 Frazier 3b 2 2 1 1 M.Hrnandz 2b 4 0 1 2 McKinney rf 1 0 0 0 Kramer lf 1 0 0 1 Rickrd pr-lf 0 0 0 0 Chicago 64 82 .438 25 Ginkel p 0 0 0 0 Gullorme 3b 1 0 1 0 Centeno c 4 0 1 1 Alford ph-rf 2 0 1 0 Rios p 0 0 0 0 Dubon 2b 3 0 0 0 Kansas City 55 92 .374 34A Voit dh 3 1 1 0 Greiner c 4 1 1 1 A Ford 1b 3 1 1 0 Hicks 1b 4 0 1 1 Bradley p 0 0 0 0 Lagares cf 4 2 2 6 Fisher lf 3 0 0 1 Kela p 0 0 0 0 Suarez p 0 0 0 0 Detroit 43 102 .297 45 Cron ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Nido c 4 1 1 1 Totals 38 7 12 7 33 4 7 4 R.Rdriguez p 0 0 0 0 B.Smith p 0 0 0 0 West Division Urshla ph-3b 1 1 1 2 Beckham 2b 3 0 0 0 Houston 95 53 .642 — Wade lf 3 1 2 0 Demritte ph 1 0 0 0 Avila c 2 1 2 0 Stroman p 3 0 0 0 Boston 021 100 201—7 Cabrera ph 1 0 0 0 Solano ph 1 0 1 0 Oakland 87 60 .592 7A Totals 35 6 11 6 34 4 7 4 Joseph c 1 0 0 0 Zamora p 0 0 0 0 Toronto 000 020 011—4 Vazquez p 0 0 0 0 Samrdzija p 2 0 1 0 Texas 74 74 .500 21 New York 210 010 002—6 Dyson rf-cf 2 0 0 0 Mazza p 1 0 0 0 E—Alford (1), McGuire (1), Fisher (3). Stallings c 4 1 2 1 Joseph 2b 1 0 0 0 Los Angeles 67 80 .456 27A Detroit 000 200 002—4 Young p 1 0 0 0 DP—Boston 0, Toronto 1. LOB—Boston Musgrove p 1 1 1 0 Slater ph 1 0 0 0 Seattle 60 87 .408 34A E—Ford (3), Dixon (8). DP—New York Lopez p 0 0 0 0 6, Toronto 10. 2B—M.Hernandez (6), Bo- Reyes lf 1 0 0 0 1, Detroit 2. LOB—New York 6, Detroit 6. Leyba ph 1 0 0 0 gaerts (50), Martinez (33), Bradley Jr. Totals 32 4 8 4 35 2 8 2 2B—LeMahieu (29), Wade (2), Dixon (20). Scott p 0 0 0 0 (24), Grichuk (27), Bichette (16). 3B—Big- Pittsburgh 100 110 100—4 National League 3B—Greiner (1). HR—Judge (22), Urshela Sherfy p 0 0 0 0 gio (1). SB—Betts (15). SF—Tellez (3). San Francisco 000 002 000—2 East Division (20). Chafin p 0 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO LOB—Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 9. W L Pct GB Vrgas ph-ss 2 0 1 1 2B—Osuna (19). 3B—Tucker (1), Musgrove IP H R ER BB SO Totals 31 1 4 1 35 11 11 11 Boston Atlanta 91 57 .615 — C (1), Belt (3). HR—Stallings (6), Longoria A New York Arizona 000 000 100— 1 Chacin 2 2 0 0 2 3 (19). SB—Reynolds (3). SF—Kramer (1). Washington 81 64 .559 8 B Hernandez B 0 0 0 0 1 New York 76 70 .521 14 Sabathia 3 3 2 2 1 5 New York 015 040 10x—11 S—Musgrove (8). German W,18-4 4 2 0 0 0 5 Taylor W,2-2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Philadelphia 76 70 .521 14 E—Ahmed (11). DP—Arizona 1, New C IP H R ER BB SO Kahnle H,26 1 1 2 2 1 1 York 0. LOB—Arizona 9, New York 3. 2B— Johnson 1 2 2 1 0 Miami 51 95 .349 39 C Brasier H,10 B 1 0 0 0 0 Central Division Chapman S,37-42 1 0 0 0 1 Avila (7), Vargas (8). HR—Frazier (21), Pittsburgh Lagares 2 (5), Cano (13), Nido (4), Con- Cashner H,2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Musgrove, W, 10-12 5 4 0 0 0 7 St. Louis 82 64 .562 — Detroit Walden 1 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago 78 68 .534 4 Turnbull L,3-15 5 7 4 4 1 8 forto (30). Rios, H, 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 Barnes C 1 1 1 3 2 Kela, H, 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 Milwaukee 78 68 .534 4 Ramirez 2 1 0 0 2 3 IP H R ER BB SO B Cincinnati 68 79 .463 14A Workman S,12-18 1 1 1 0 0 1 R.Rodriguez, H, 15 1 1 0 0 0 1 Farmer 1 0 0 0 0 2 Arizona Pittsburgh 65 82 .442 17A Soto 0 2 2 2 1 0 Toronto Vazquez, S, 28-31 1 1 0 0 1 2 Young L,7-4 2C 5 6 1 2 3 Buchholz L,1-5 4 7 4 4 1 4 West Division Schreiber 1 1 0 0 0 0 B San Francisco x-Los Angeles 95 53 .642 — Lopez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Stewart 1 0 0 0 1 0 Samardzija, L, 10-12 6B 8 4 4 1 2 German pitched to 3 batters in the Scott C 1 2 2 1 1 Arizona 75 72 .510 19A 8th, Kahnle pitched to 3 batters in the Boshers 1 0 0 0 0 1 Suarez 1C 0 0 0 0 1 San Francisco 70 77 .476 24A Sherfy 1 2 2 2 0 2 Romano B 3 2 1 0 1 9th, Soto pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. B B.Smith 1 0 0 0 0 1 San Diego 68 78 .466 26 Chafin 0 0 0 0 0 Pannone 1C 0 0 0 0 2 HBP—Rios (Davis). T—2:57. A—30,918 A HBP—German (Candelario). WP—Kahnle. Ginkel B 2 1 1 0 0 Colorado 62 85 .422 32 T—3:02. A—17,807 (41,297). Shafer 1 2 1 0 0 0 (41,915). Thursday’s games Bradley C 0 0 0 0 0 HBP—Walden (Alford). WP—Walden. N.Y. Yankees 10, Detroit 4, 1st game Andriese 1 1 0 0 0 0 T—3:32. A—17,420 (53,506). N.Y. Yankees 6, Detroit 4, 2nd game Cardinals 10, Rockies 3 New York Cubs 4, Padres 1 Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Stroman W,2-2 6B 4 1 1 4 6 Chicago San Diego Boston 7, Toronto 4 St. Louis Colorado B Rangers 6, Rays 4 ab r h bi ab r h bi Zamora 0 0 0 1 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Texas 6, Tampa Bay 4 Mazza 2B 0 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay Texas Oakland 3, Houston 2 Fowler rf 3 1 2 1 Hampsn ss 4 1 2 0 Rizzo 1b 4 1 0 0 G.Garcia 2b 4 0 1 0 Sherfy pitched to 2 batters in the 6th. ab r h bi ab r h bi Castllnos rf 4 0 0 0 Martini lf 4 1 1 0 Milwaukee 3, Miami 2 C.Martinez p 0 0 0 0 McMhon 2b 4 0 0 0 HBP—Mazza (Dyson). T—3:25. A—21,856 Munoz ph 1 0 0 0 Arenado 3b 4 1 2 2 Garcia cf 4 1 1 0 DeShilds cf 5 2 2 0 Almora Jr. cf 0 0 0 0 Myers cf 4 0 0 0 N.Y. Mets 11, Arizona 1 (41,922). Meadows rf 5 1 1 2 Andrus ss 5 1 1 1 Pittsburgh 4, San Francisco 2 Brebbia p 0 0 0 0 Blackmn rf 3 0 0 0 Schwarber lf 3 1 1 0 Jankwski ph 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 10, Colorado 3 Wong 2b 4 2 2 2 Hilliard lf-cf 3 0 0 0 Pham lf 5 0 1 1 Calhoun lf 3 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 3 1 1 1 Hosmer 1b 4 0 1 0 Chicago Cubs 4, San Diego 1 DeJong ss 4 1 0 0 Daza cf 3 0 0 0 Royals 6, White Sox 3 Choi 1b 1 1 1 0 Solak dh 3 1 2 2 Caratini c 4 0 1 0 Naylor rf 3 0 0 0 Cincinnati 11, Seattle 5 Ozuna lf 3 2 1 1 Mrphy ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Aguilar dh 2 0 1 0 Santana rf 3 0 1 1 Heywrd cf-rf 4 1 2 0 France 3b 2 0 0 0 Kansas City Chicago Lowe ph-dh 3 0 0 0 Odor 2b 4 1 1 1 Happ 2b 4 0 2 2 Allen c 3 0 0 0 L.A. Dodgers 4, Baltimore 2 Carpenter 3b 5 1 1 2 Fuentes 1b 3 1 1 1 ab r h bi ab r h bi Philadelphia 9, Atlanta 5 Ravelo 1b 4 1 1 1 Wolters ph 1 0 0 0 Duffy 3b 4 0 2 0 Kner-Flfa 3b 4 0 1 0 Bote 2b 0 0 0 0 Machdo ph 0 0 0 1 Washington 12, Minnesota 6 Miller p 0 0 0 0 Davis p 0 0 0 0 Mrrfeld 2b-rf 3 1 0 0 Moncda 3b 5 1 3 0 Wendle 2b 4 0 2 1 Guzman 1b 4 0 1 0 Hoerner ss 4 0 1 0 Urias ss 3 0 1 0 Friday’s games Arozarena rf 0 0 0 0 McGee p 0 0 0 0 Soler dh 4 2 2 1 Andrson ss 5 0 2 0 Robertson ss 3 0 0 0 Trevino c 4 1 2 0 Darvish p 2 0 0 0 Lamet p 1 0 1 0 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto Knizner c 5 0 2 1 Nunez c 3 0 1 0 Dozier 3b 4 1 2 3 Abreu 1b 3 0 1 1 Perez ph-c 1 0 0 0 Zobrist ph 1 0 0 1 Margot ph 1 0 0 0 Baltimore at Detroit Bader cf 4 2 1 1 Melville p 1 0 0 0 O’Hearn 1b 4 0 0 0 Jimenez lf 3 0 1 1 Zunino c 3 1 1 0 Ryan p 0 0 0 0 Margvicus p 0 0 0 0 Minnesota at Cleveland Mikolas p 2 0 0 0 Tinoco p 0 0 0 0 McBroom rf 3 1 1 0 McCann c 4 1 2 0 Sogard ph 1 0 0 0 Kemp ph 0 0 0 0 Guerra p 0 0 0 0 Oakland at Texas J.Mrtinez ph 1 0 0 0 Harvey p 0 0 0 0 Starling rf-lf 0 1 0 0 Cordell pr 0 0 0 0 Adames ss 0 0 0 0 Wick p 0 0 0 0 Perdomo p 0 0 0 0 Houston at Kansas City Webb p 0 0 0 0 Valaika ph 1 0 0 0 Phillips lf-cf 3 0 0 0 Palka rf 3 0 1 0 Totals 36 4 10 4 35 6 11 5 Mjias-Bren ph 1 0 0 0 Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels Gallegos p 0 0 0 0 Johnson p 0 0 0 0 Viloria c 4 0 1 0 Garcia ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 010 030 000—4 Reyes p 0 0 0 0 Chicago White Sox at Seattle Gldschmdt 1b 1 0 1 0 Pazos p 0 0 0 0 Mejia cf 2 0 0 1 Sanchez 2b 1 0 0 1 Texas 100 400 10x—6 Totals 33 4 8 4 30 1 5 1 Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs Alonso ph 1 0 0 0 Mndsi ph-ss 1 0 0 0 Collins dh 2 0 0 0 E—Robertson (6), Garcia (4). DP— Chicago 100 200 100—4 Atlanta at Washington Almonte p 0 0 0 0 Lopez ss-2b 4 0 0 0 Mndck ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 1, Texas 1. LOB—Tampa Bay San Diego 000 000 001—1 L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets Howard p 0 0 0 0 Engel cf 4 1 1 0 10, Texas 8. 2B—Meadows (28), DeShields DP—Chicago 2, San Diego 1. LOB—Chi- Milwaukee at St. Louis Desmond lf 1 0 1 0 Totals 32 6 6 5 34 3 11 3 (14), Trevino (5). HR—Solak (4), Odor (26). cago 6, San Diego 7. 2B—Heyward (18), San Diego at Colorado Totals 37 10 11 9 33 3 7 3 Kansas City 110 003 001—6 SB—Andrus (28). S—DeShields (8). Martini (3). 3B—G.Garcia (4). SB—Bryant Cincinnati at Arizona Chicago 001 011 000—3 IP H R ER BB SO (4), Schwarber (2). SF—Bryant (2). Miami at San Francisco St. Louis 221 100 004—10 E—Colome (1). DP—Kansas City 1, Chi- IP H R ER BB SO Saturday’s games Colorado 111 000 000— 3 cago 0. LOB—Kansas City 3, Chicago 12. Tampa Bay N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 13-6) at Toronto DP—St. Louis 1, Colorado 0. LOB—St. McKay L,2-4 3B 6 3 3 2 2 Chicago 2B—Viloria (6), Dozier (26), McCann (25). C (Waguespack 4-4) Louis 10, Colorado 9. 2B—Wong (25), HR—Soler (44), Dozier (26). SF—Mejia (1), Fairbanks 2 2 2 0 2 Darvish W,6-6 6 2 0 0 2 14 Baltimore (Ynoa 1-8) at Detroit (Nor- Goldschmidt (21), Carpenter (18), Are- Abreu (9), Sanchez (3). S—Phillips (2). Lowe 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan 2 1 0 0 1 2 ris 3-12) nado (28), Nunez (3). 3B—Hampson (4). Castillo 2 2 0 0 1 2 Wick 1 2 1 1 1 3 HR—Fowler (17), Wong (11), Ravelo (2), IP H R ER BB SO Poche B 1 1 1 0 0 Minnesota (TBD) at Cleveland (Clev- San Diego inger 11-2) Ozuna (27), Bader (8), Fuentes (1), Are- Kansas City Sulser 1C 0 0 0 0 2 nado (39). SB—DeJong 2 (9), Wong 2 (22). B Lamet L,2-5 5 4 3 3 2 7 Houston (Greinke 15-5) at Kansas City J.Lopez W,4-7 5 8 3 2 2 2 Texas Margevicius 1 2 1 1 0 1 (Montgomery 3-8) SF—Wong (5). Hill H,9 C 0 0 0 0 2 Allard 4 7 4 4 3 1 C Guerra 1 0 0 0 0 1 Oakland (Fiers 14-4) at Texas (Minor IP H R ER BB SO Barlow H,14 2 0 0 1 2 Farrell W,1-0 2 1 0 0 0 2 Perdomo 1 0 0 0 0 1 13-8) Speier H,1 B 0 0 0 0 1 Hernandez H,1 1 1 0 0 1 0 Tampa Bay (Glasnow 6-1) at L.A. An- St. Louis Reyes 1 2 0 0 0 1 Fillmyer H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Montero H,7 1 1 0 0 0 2 Margevicius pitched to 2 batters in the gels (Barria 4-8) Mikolas W,9-13 5 5 3 3 1 5 Kennedy S,29-33 1 1 0 0 2 2 Webb H,6 B 0 0 0 1 0 Leclerc S,13-17 1 0 0 0 1 0 7th. HBP—Reyes (Kemp), Wick (Macha- Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-7) at Se- Chicago Allard pitched to 5 batters in the attle (Hernandez 1-6) Gallegos H,17 1B 1 0 0 1 2 do). T—3:29. A—22,501 (42,445). Miller H,25 C 0 0 0 1 2 Giolito L,14-9 6 5 5 5 1 12 5th. WP—Fairbanks. T—3:16. A—18,222 Pittsburgh (Marvel 0-1) at Chicago Fry 1 0 0 0 0 1 (49,115). Cubs (Hendricks 10-9) C.Martinez H,2 C 0 0 0 0 2 Dodgers 4, Orioles 2 Atlanta (Foltynewicz 6-5) at Washing- Brebbia 1 1 0 0 1 2 Cordero 1 1 0 0 0 1 Colome 1 0 1 0 1 1 ton (Voth 1-1) Colorado Athletics 3, Astros 2 Los Angeles Baltimore Boston (Rodriguez 17-6) at Philadel- HBP—J.Lopez (Sanchez). WP—Barlow. ab r h bi ab r h bi Melville L,2-2 3 5 5 5 2 1 T—3:08. A—13,838 (40,615). Oakland Houston phia (Nola 12-5) Tinoco 1 2 1 1 1 1 Pederson rf 5 0 0 0 Alberto 2b 4 0 0 0 L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 12-5) at N.Y. Mets ab r h bi ab r h bi Beaty 3b 3 0 1 0 Villar ss 4 0 0 0 Harvey 1 0 0 0 0 2 Semien ss 4 2 2 0 Springer cf 4 0 0 1 (deGrom 9-8) Johnson C 1 0 0 0 0 Phillies 9, Braves 5 Pollock dh 3 1 1 0 Mancini 1b 3 1 0 0 Milwaukee (Lyles 10-8) at St. Louis Pazos 1B 0 0 0 1 1 Chapman 3b 4 0 0 0 Altuve 2b 4 1 2 1 Bellinger 1b 4 2 2 1 Sntander lf 3 0 0 0 (Flaherty 10-7) C Atlanta Philadelphia Olson 1b 4 1 1 2 Brantley lf 4 0 0 0 Seager ss 3 1 0 0 Nunez dh 2 0 0 0 Almonte 1 0 0 0 2 ab r h bi ab r h bi Cincinnati (DeSclafani 9-8) at Arizona Howard B 0 0 0 0 1 Canha cf 3 0 2 0 Bregman ss 3 0 0 0 Taylor lf 4 0 0 0 Hays cf 2 0 0 1 (Kelly 10-14) Davis 0 1 4 4 2 0 Acuna Jr. cf 5 2 1 1 Hrnandz 2b 4 1 2 2 Brown lf 3 0 1 1 Alvarez dh 4 0 1 0 Lux 2b 4 0 1 1 Williams ph 1 0 0 0 San Diego (Lauer 8-8) at Colorado McGee 1 1 0 0 1 3 Albies 2b 4 1 2 2 Realmuto c 5 1 1 2 Davis dh 4 0 0 0 Mrsnck pr-dh 0 0 0 0 Hrnandez cf 4 0 0 0 Stewart rf 4 0 0 0 (Lambert 2-6) Davis pitched to 4 batters in the 9th. Freeman 1b 4 0 0 0 Harper rf 4 0 0 0 Profar 2b 4 0 0 0 Diaz 1b-3b 3 0 0 0 Ru.Martin c 4 0 1 0 Severino c 1 1 1 1 Miami (Dugger 0-2) at San Francisco HBP—Miller (Blackmon), Davis (DeJong), Dnaldson 3b 3 1 2 0 Hoskins 1b 4 1 1 0 Neuse 2b 0 0 0 0 Toro 3b 3 0 0 0 Smith Jr. ph 1 0 0 0 (Bumgarner 9-8) Duvall lf 2 1 1 2 Segura ss 4 1 2 2 Grossman rf 4 0 0 0 Tucker rf 1 0 0 0 Ruiz 3b 3 0 1 0 McGee (Arozarena). WP—Mikolas, Miller. Laureano rf 0 0 0 0 Chirinos c 2 1 1 0 T—3:56. A—27,618 (50,398). Riley rf 4 0 0 0 Kingery cf 4 1 1 0 Totals 34 4 6 2 28 2 2 2 McCann c 4 0 1 0 Neris p 0 0 0 0 Phegley c 3 0 0 0 Straw pr 0 0 0 0 Los Angeles 010 003 000—4 Thursday Swanson ss 4 0 0 0 Hasley lf-cf 2 2 1 2 Reddick rf 2 0 1 0 Baltimore 100 010 000—2 Yankees 10, Tigers 4 Brewers 3, Marlins 2 Teheran p 1 0 0 0 Franco 3b 4 1 2 0 Gurril ph-1b 2 0 1 0 E—Ruiz (7). DP—Los Angeles 1, Balti- Ortega ph 1 0 0 0 Smyly p 1 0 0 0 Stubbs pr 0 0 0 0 more 1. LOB—Los Angeles 6, Baltimore First game Milwaukee Miami Jackson p 0 0 0 0 Miller ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 6 3 32 2 6 2 6. 2B—Beaty (19), Pollock (14). HR—Sev- ab r h bi ab r h bi New York Detroit Newcomb p 0 0 0 0 Hughes p 0 0 0 0 Oakland 102 000 000—3 erino (13). SB—Bellinger (12), Lux (1), ab r h bi ab r h bi Cain cf 4 1 1 0 Berti cf 4 1 1 0 Joyce ph 1 0 0 0 Suarez p 0 0 0 0 Houston 001 000 010—2 Ru.Martin (1), Hernandez (4). LeMahieu 2b 6 0 0 0 Reyes cf 5 0 1 0 Grandal c 3 0 1 0 Rojas ss 4 0 2 1 Blevins p 0 0 0 0 Pirela ph 1 0 0 0 E—Semien (12). DP—Oakland 1, Hous- IP H R ER BB SO Judge rf 2 4 1 0 Cndlario 1b 4 1 1 0 Braun lf 4 1 1 2 Cooper 1b 4 0 1 0 O’Day p 0 0 0 0 Parker p 0 0 0 0 ton 0. LOB—Oakland 5, Houston 10. 2B— Encrncion dh 2 1 1 2 Cabrera dh 4 0 2 0 Moustkas 3b 3 0 1 1 Castro 3b 4 0 0 0 Swarzak p 0 0 0 0 Alvarez p 0 0 0 0 Brown (5), Reddick (18). HR—Olson (32), Los Angeles Hill C 0 1 1 2 2 Ford ph-dh 2 0 0 0 Dixon pr-dh 0 0 0 0 Austin 1b 3 0 0 0 Alfaro c 4 0 0 0 Sobotka p 0 0 0 0 Rdriguez lf 1 1 1 1 Altuve (27). SB—Altuve (6). Voit 1b 5 3 3 3 Rdrguez 2b 5 1 1 1 Perez 2b 4 0 0 0 Diaz 2b 4 1 1 0 Kolarek B 0 0 0 0 0 Culbrson ph 1 0 0 0 IP H R ER BB SO Gregorius ss 4 1 1 2 Lugo 3b 4 1 1 2 Gamel rf 4 0 1 0 Brinson rf 3 0 1 1 Totals 34 5 7 5 35 9 11 9 Garcia 1 0 0 0 1 0 Urshela 3b 5 0 0 0 Stewart lf 5 0 1 0 Arcia ss 4 0 0 0 Brigham p 0 0 0 0 Oakland Gonsolin W,3-2 3 2 1 1 0 4 Maybin cf 4 0 1 2 Demritte rf 5 1 1 1 Atlanta 200 200 100—5 B Maeda H,2 1 0 0 0 1 0 Gonzalez p 1 1 1 0 Prado ph 1 0 0 0 Philadelphia 122 001 03x—9 Bailey W,6-2 5 3 1 1 3 4 Frazier lf 5 0 0 0 Rogers c 4 0 2 0 Taylor ph 1 0 0 0 Dean lf 3 0 0 0 Diekman H,10 1B 0 0 0 1 1 Baez H,23 1 0 0 0 1 1 Romine c 4 1 3 0 W.Castro ss 2 0 1 0 E—Hoskins (9). DP—Atlanta 0, Phila- Urias H,4 1 0 0 0 0 2 Black p 0 0 0 0 Smith p 1 0 1 0 delphia 1. LOB—Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 7. Petit H,27 1 1 1 1 1 2 Totals 39 10 10 9 38 4 11 4 Pomeranz p 0 0 0 0 Kinley p 0 0 0 0 Puk 0 1 0 0 0 0 Jansen S,29-36 1 0 0 0 0 1 2B—McCann (9), Albies (40), Franco (16), B New York 202 000 330—10 Grisham ph 1 0 0 0 Ramirez rf 1 0 0 0 Hoskins (32), Rodriguez (5). HR—Albies Treinen H,3 0 0 0 1 1 Baltimore Detroit 000 020 110— 4 Peralta p 0 0 0 0 Hendriks S,21-26 1 1 0 0 1 2 Bundy L,6-14 5C 6 4 2 2 6 E—Lugo (3), Candelario (7), W.Castro (22), Duvall (7), Acuna Jr. (39), Hernandez C Hader p 0 0 0 0 (11), Haseley (5), Segura (12), Realmuto Houston Bleier 1 0 0 0 0 0 (2). LOB—New York 9, Detroit 12. 2B—Ro- Totals 32 3 6 3 33 2 7 2 Verlander L,18-6 6 5 3 3 2 11 Castro 1B 0 0 0 0 2 mine (11), Voit (20), Maybin (16), Rogers (25). SB—Acuna Jr. 2 (36), Segura (9), B Milwaukee 102 000 000—3 Harper (13). Smith 1 0 0 0 0 2 Scott 0 0 0 0 0 (2), W.Castro (4), Cabrera (21). 3B—Gre- HBP—Hill 2 (Mancini,Nunez), Bleier Miami 100 100 000—2 IP H R ER BB SO James 1 1 0 0 0 3 gorius (2), Candelario (2). HR—Voit (20), E—Grandal (8). LOB—Milwaukee 5, Osuna 1 0 0 0 0 1 (Beaty). WP—Gonsolin. T—3:09. A—12,746 Encarnacion (13), Lugo (5), Demeritte Atlanta (45,971). (3). SB—Maybin 2 (9). Miami 5. 2B—Grandal (24). 3B—Diaz (1). Petit pitched to 4 batters in the 8th, HR—Braun (19). SF—Moustakas (2). S— Teheran L,10-9 4 5 5 5 3 1 Puk pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. T—3:39. IP H R ER BB SO Smith (4). Jackson 1 1 0 0 0 2 A—34,024 (41,168). SEE SCOREBOARD ON PAGE 27 Newcomb 1 2 1 1 0 1 New York IP H R ER BB SO Happ 4C 7 2 2 3 6 Blevins B 0 0 0 0 0 AL leaders NL leaders Green, W, 4-4 2B 1 1 1 0 2 Milwaukee O’Day C 1 0 0 0 1 Heller 1 2 1 1 1 1 Gonzalez 4 7 2 2 0 3 Swarzak C 2 3 3 2 1 BATTING—Ti.Anderson, Chicago, .333; BATTING—Rendon, Washington, .335; Gearrin B 1 0 0 1 0 Black 1 0 0 0 0 2 Sobotka B 0 0 0 0 0 LeMahieu, New York, .325; Brantley, Yelich, Milwaukee, .329; K.Marte, Arizona, Lyons C 0 0 0 0 1 Pomeranz, H, 8 1 0 0 0 0 3 Philadelphia Houston, .321; Alberto, Baltimore, .318; .328; McNeil, New York, .325; B.Reynolds, Peralta, W, 6-3 2 0 0 0 0 3 Devers, Boston, .314; Gurriel, Houston, Pittsburgh, .325; Blackmon, Colorado, Detroit 1 3 Smyly 4 4 4 3 1 6 Boyd, L, 8-11 5 3 4 2 4 3 Hader, S, 3 - 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 Hughes W,2-1 1C 0 0 0 2 2 .305; Merrifield, Kansas City, .305. .317; Arenado, Colorado, .313. McKay 1 0 0 0 1 2 Miami Suarez H,6 B 0 0 0 0 0 PITCHING—German, New York, 18-4; PITCHING—Strasburg, Washington, Garcia C 2 3 3 2 1 Smith, L, 8-10 5C 6 3 3 2 4 Parker H,3 C 2 1 1 0 1 Verlander, Houston, 18-6; E.Rodriguez, 17-6; Fried, Atlanta, 16-5; Dak.Hudson, St. Cisnero B 0 0 0 0 0 Kinley B 0 0 0 0 0 Alvarez H,13 1 1 0 0 1 1 Boston, 17-6; G.Cole, Houston, 16-5; Gon- Louis, 15-7; L.Castillo, Cincinnati, 14-6; Hall 2 5 3 3 0 2 Brigham 3 0 0 0 0 2 Neris S,26-32 1B 0 0 0 0 2 zales, Seattle, 15-11; Fiers, Oakland, 14-4; Buehler, Los Angeles, 13-3; Kershaw, Los Dixon 0 0 0 0 0 0 WP—Gonzalez. T—2:59. A—7,375 Alvarez pitched to 4 batters in the 8th. Morton, Tampa Bay, 14-6; Odorizzi, Min- Angeles, 13-5; Quintana, Chicago, 13-8; WP—Garcia. T—3:36. (36,742). T—3:35. A—27,022 (43,647). nesota, 14-6; Bieber, Cleveland, 14-7. Nola, Philadelphia, 12-5. Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 27 MLB A’s down Astros again

BY KRISTIE RIEKEN our place and this is probably the than in his first start against Associated Press toughest place in the American Houston this season when the League to play,” manager Bob Astros jumped on him for eight HOUSTON — The Oakland Melvin said. “To be able to come hits and nine runs — both season Athletics left Houston feeling in and take three out of four and highs — in just two innings of an pretty good on Thursday night do it in different fashions every 11-1 loss on July 22. after taking three of four games night, yeah, it felt good.” The Astros missed opportuni- from the imposing Astros as they The Athletics got Verlander ties in both the eighth and ninth look to lock down a playoff spot. (18-6) for three runs in the first innings to tie it or take the lead Matt Olson hit a two-run homer three innings before he settled in on a night they went 0-for-10 with to back a solid start by Homer to pitch three scoreless frames. runners in scoring position. Bailey and the Athletics beat the Bailey (13-8) yielded three hits Jose Altuve’s solo home run 1 Astros 3-2 to take over the AL and one run in 5 ⁄3 innings to win off Yusmeiro Petit got Houston wild-card lead. his fourth straight decision. He within a run with one out in the Oakland shook off a 15-0 loss matched his career high in wins eighth inning. The Astros load- in the opener of this four-game set in 2012 with Cincinnati. ed the bases with two outs but series to win three in a row, beat- “We pulled it out, won the se- Blake Treinen struck out rookie ing Cy Young Award front-runner ries,” Bailey said. “We’ve been Kyle Tucker to leave everyone Justin Verlander in the finale. playing so good against these stranded. The A’s moved a half-game guys and also New York, and it Houston had runners on first MICHAEL WYKE/AP ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL just goes on further to show that and third with two outs in the wild-card standings. Cleveland is we believe that we can play with ninth, but Liam Hendriks struck The Astros’ George Springer, right, reacts after striking out as one game behind Oakland. any team in this league.” out Michael Brantley for his 21st Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley, left, throws the ball to an “We played well against them at It was a much better outing save. infielder during the eighth inning of Thursday’s game in Houston. Scoreboard Roundup

FROM BACK PAGE Cubs win, stay tied for 2nd wild card Nationals 12, Twins 6 Washington Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Associated Press Turner ss 4 2 1 0 Garver c 3 1 1 0 Eaton rf 5 2 2 1 Wade lf-cf 2 0 1 1 Wild-card race Taylor rf 1 0 0 0 Arraez lf 3 1 1 0 SAN DIEGO — Yu Darvish Rendon 3b 3 2 2 3 Castro c 0 0 0 0 and the Chicago Cubs are head- AMERICAN LEAGUE Soto lf 5 2 2 3 Cruz dh 5 1 2 2 W L Pct WCGB Kendrick dh 4 0 1 0 Rosario rf 3 0 1 1 ing back to Wrigley Field feeling Oakland 87 60 .592 — Cabrra 2b-1b 5 1 2 2 Miller rf 1 0 0 0 Tampa Bay 87 61 .588 — Adams 1b 1 0 0 0 Polnco ph-ss 1 0 0 0 better about their situation than Dozier 2b 3 0 1 0 Cron 1b 5 0 1 0 they had in several days. Cleveland 86 61 .585 ½ Robles cf 4 2 2 0 Astudillo 3b 4 1 1 0 Darvish struck out a season- NATIONAL LEAGUE Gomes c 4 1 1 2 Schoop 2b 5 1 3 2 W L Pct WCGB Adrianza ss 0 0 0 0 high 14 and allowed only two hits Washington 81 64 .559 — Toryes ss-lf 3 1 1 0 Chicago 78 68 .534 — LaMrre cf-rf 3 0 0 0 in six innings, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 78 68 .534 — Totals 39 12 14 11 38 6 12 6 the San Diego Padres 4-1 Thurs- Washington 102 034 002—12 New York 76 70 .521 2 Minnesota 101 010 030— 6 day to remain tied with Milwau- Philadelphia 76 70 .521 2 DP—Washington 0, Minnesota 1. LOB— kee for the NL’s second wild-card Arizona 75 72 .510 3½ Washington 8, Minnesota 10. 2B—Turner (31), Robles (30), Rendon (42), Arraez spot. (17), Garver (13). 3B—Cabrera (1). HR— “Everyone has confidence for Rendon (33), Eaton (14), Soto (34), Gomes (10), Cruz (36), Schoop (22). SB—Turner sure,” Darvish said. “I know the homered off the pitcher he was (32), Robles (25). S—Adrianza (2). last 10 days was tough, but we traded for two months ago, and IP H R ER BB SO still have to compete each day.” host Texas dropped Tampa Bay Washington Corbin W,12-7 6 9 3 3 0 3 If not for two walks in the fifth to out of the AL wild-card lead. Strickland 1 0 0 0 1 1 inning, Darvish might have gone Barrett B 3 3 3 2 0 Phillies 9, Braves 5: Cesar Rodney H,13 C 0 0 0 1 2 deeper. Hernandez hit one of his team’s Guerra 1 0 0 0 0 1 “He wants to be out there,” four home runs and added an RBI Minnesota Gibson L,13-7 4C 8 6 5 4 5 manager Joe Maddon said. single to help host Philadelphia Stashak B 0 0 0 0 0 “Those couple walks, I mean, he GREGORY BULL/AP beat Atlanta. Stewart 2 5 4 4 1 3 Hildenberger 2 1 2 2 1 1 could have got seven. That one in- Cardinals 10, Rockies 3: Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish works against a Padres HBP—Stewart (Gomes), Hildenberger ning when he walked (Ty) France Dexter Fowler and Kolten Wong (Robles). WP—Stewart. T—3:45. A— batter during the first inning of Thursday’s game in San Diego. 19,167 (38,649). and (Luis) Urias, that put him at opened the game with successive 88 after five. I’m always counting home runs and visiting St. Louis Reds 11, Mariners 5 pitches and I’m looking, this is a The big right-hander had at became his team’s latest injury least one strikeout in every in- concern when he left the second connected five times in all to beat Cincinnati Seattle possible seven innings, at least, Colorado. ab r h bi ab r h bi and then the walks just did not ning. After Greg Garcia tripled game of a doubleheader with left VanMeter 1b 1 1 0 0 Long lf 5 0 2 0 Royals 6, White Sox 3: Hunter Lrnzen ph-cf 3 0 0 0 Nola 1b 5 0 0 0 permit that to happen. But he’s leading off the sixth, Darvish fin- groin tightness as visiting New Dozier hit a tiebreaking, three- Votto dh 4 3 3 0 Seager 3b 3 1 1 0 uncanny coming out of his break- ished strong by striking out the York beat Detroit to complete a Suarez 3b 4 2 2 3 Narvaez c 5 1 2 2 run home run in the sixth, Jorge Aquino rf 2 1 0 1 Lewis rf 5 2 3 1 ing ball. It’s ridiculously good, es- side, including Eric Hosmer for sweep. Soler had his third homer in two Galvis ss 4 1 2 4 Vgelbch dh 3 0 0 0 pecially against left-handers. the third straight time. In Game 1, Luke Voit put the Ervin lf-cf-lf 4 0 1 1 Moore 2b 4 1 1 2 days and visiting Kansas City O’Grady cf 0 0 0 0 Walton ss 4 0 1 0 “There’s nothing to say nega- Darvish was one shy of his ca- Yankees ahead in the first with Blndno ph-2b-1b 4 0 1 0 Bishop cf 4 0 1 0 tive about his performance. It reer high, set Aug. 12, 2013, at his first home run since July 22, beat Chicago. Prza 2b-lf-2b 5 1 0 0 Pirates 4, Giants 2: Joe Mus- Casali c 5 2 2 2 was great.” Houston while he was with the a two-run drive off Matt Boyd Totals 36 11 11 11 38 5 11 5 Texas Rangers. (8-11). Chad Green (4-4) was the grove (10-12) pitched five shutout Cincinnati 200 000 540—11 The Padres scored in the ninth Seattle 022 010 000— 5 when Manny Machado was hit by Brewers 3, Marlins 2: Ryan winner. innings and hit a triple, Jacob LOB—Cincinnati 7, Seattle 9. 2B—Su- Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 4: Stallings homered and visiting arez (21), Votto (29), Lewis (1), Long (8), a pitch with the bases loaded and Braun broke a tie with a two-run Xan- Narvaez (12). HR—Galvis (5), Casali (8), two outs, but Rowan Wick struck homer in the third inning and der Bogaerts became the latest Pittsburgh beat San Francisco. Suarez (45), Moore (9), Narvaez (20), Nationals 12, Twins 6: An- Lewis (3). SB—VanMeter 2 (8), Votto (5). out Luis Urias to end it. visiting Milwaukee beat Miami franchise slugger to reach 50 dou- SF—Aquino (1), Ervin (1). Chicago split the four-game se- to complete a four-game sweep bles, Marco Hernandez drove in thony Rendon and Juan Soto each IP H R ER BB SO ries and won for just the second that extended its winning streak two runs and visiting Boston beat homered and drove in three runs Cincinnati as visiting Washington cut Min- Mahle 3B 8 4 4 1 6 time in seven games. The Brew- to seven. Toronto to avoid a three-game Sims 1B 1 1 1 2 2 ers beat the Miami Marlins 3-2. Mets 11, Diamondbacks 1: sweep. nesota’s lead in the AL Central to Romano, W, 1-0 1B 1 0 0 0 3 3 ½ games ahead of a critical se- Stephenson, H, 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 Darvish (6-6) retired his first Juan Lagares hit a grand slam Dodgers 4, Orioles 2: Rich Bowman 2 1 0 0 0 1 eight batters before allowing and a two-run shot and host Hill struggled with his control ries in Cleveland. Seattle his first hit, an infield single by New York set a team record with during his first start since June Reds 11, Mariners 5: Freddy Dunn C 0 2 2 5 0 Grotz 1B 1 0 0 0 1 starter Dinelson Lamet. Darvish six home runs in a home game, 19, and visiting Los Angeles broke Galvis connected for a go-ahead Milone 4C 3 2 2 0 5 grand slam, Eugenio Suarez hit Altavilla, L, 1-1, BS, 0-2 B 2 3 3 1 1 kicked the ball with his right foot routing Arizona for a four-game a sixth-inning tie by scoring two Wisler C 4 4 4 0 0 and it caromed to third baseman sweep. runs on a passed ball in the vic- his 45th home run and visiting Warren B 1 0 0 1 0 Swanson 1 0 0 0 0 2 Kris Bryant. Darvish struck out Yankees 10-6, Tigers 4-4: tory over Baltimore. Cincinnati overcame another T—3:21. A—15,564 (47,943). Greg Garcia to end the inning. All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez Rangers 6, Rays 4: Nick Solak drive by Seattle’s Kyle Lewis. PAGE 28 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 COLLEGE FOOTBALL All-America watch Jeudy has Crimson Tide in good hands Reigning Biletnikoff winner has 18 catches in 2 games

BY JOHN ZENOR video on Instagram of his workout with Associated Press such a big-name NFL player. “Well he’s from Florida, so of course I TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jerry Jeudy guess they’re close but it was kind of sur- couldn’t pass up the chance to work out prising to me because I don’t really have with one of the NFL’s best receivers, a guy a bunch of NFL guys that I’m friends he has been watching since high school. with,” safety Xavier McKinney said. “But The Alabama star reached out to Anto- I thought it was cool to see him working out nio Brown over the summer on Instagram with AB.” while both were training in Fort Lauder- Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he has dale, Fla. seen growth from Jeudy off the field, too. “I just hit him up and asked if one day we He cites his leadership but also Jeudy’s could link up and get some work in,” Jeudy other interactions with teammates. said. “Before it would just be me and Jerry That workout is just one example of how hanging out all the time,” Tagovailoa said. Jeudy, who is off to a red-hot start, has “Jerry hangs out with a lot of other guys often studied or worked out with star re- now, he doesn’t just sit and eat with me. Off ceivers trying to improve his game. In high the field, that aspect, I see a big improve- school, he trained regularly with current ment for Jerry.” Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley in The statistics so far have been a good South Florida, but he also spent hours on- sign, too. line studying Brown, Ridley, Amari Coo- per and Julio Jones. Who’s hot Even after winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver as a LSU QB Joe Burrow hasn’t gotten sophomore, Jeudy was trying to improve nearly as much hype as some of the more on his mastery of Alabama’s offense and high-profile passers this season, but he reading coverages more quickly. delivered in a big way in a top-10 matchup “You always want to get better,” said with Texas. Burrow passed for 471 yards Jeudy, who was named to the AP pre- and four touchdowns in the fourth-ranked season All-America team. “My motivation Tigers’ 45-38 win over Texas. He connect- was just to get better than I was last year. ed with Justin Jefferson on a 61-yarder You should never be satisfied. Just (work with 2:27 left. on) all the little things that you need to work on to be the best receiver you can be. Who’s not You can never be perfect. There’s always something to work on.” Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez complet- Jeudy has had two huge games to start ed his first nine passes for 180 yards before the season and is trying to join Justin halftime against Colorado last week. In Blackmon and Michael Crabtree as the the second half, Martinez was sacked six only repeat Biletnikoff winners. He had times and intercepted once, going 7-for-15 a career-high 10 catches for 137 yards for 110 yards. There was plenty of blame to against Duke and then added 103 yards go around for blowing a 17-0 halftime lead VASHA HUNT/AP on eight catches with a school record- before losing in overtime, of course. tying three touchdowns in a 62-10 rout of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy makes a touchdown reception as New Mexico State New Mexico State ahead of this weekend’s On the line defensive back Jason Simmons Jr. trails Saturday. Jeudy had three touchdown catches. Southeastern Conference opener at South Carolina. (Former Auburn offensive lineman and ic said. “Plays angry and finishes well. Is digits each of the past two seasons. A big He’s had a much quieter summer than SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic spot- violent with his hands and creative in how defensive challenge this week is contain- Brown. lights some of the best blockers in the he gets wins.” ing the workhorse Benjamin, who has al- That topic is out of the comfort zone for country) ready carried 46 times for 171 yards and Jeudy, who comes across as decidedly less On Texas LT Samuel Cosmi: The sopho- All-America matchup been an equally big threat in the passing flamboyant than the four-time All-Pro. more had quite a battle against LSU DE game. He has seven catches for 126 yards “That’s Antonio Brown. That has nothing K’Lavon Chaisson last Saturday. He didn’t Michigan State LB Joe Bachie vs. Ari- and a pair of touchdowns. The second-team to do with me,” he said. “I’m just focused win every play, but played with tenac- zona State RB Eno Benjamin. All-American was held to 69 yards on 24 on what we’ve got going on here.” ity and great effort against one of the best Bache is a preseason All-American who carries by Sacramento State and now faces Some of Jeudy’s teammates were sur- pass rushers in the country. has 13 tackles through games against Tulsa Bachie and one of the best run defenses in prised and impressed when Jeudy posted “Love his demeanor on the field,” Cubel- and Western Michigan. He’s reached triple the country. Maryland has left foes shell-shocked

BY DAVID GINSBURG and it’s, ‘Are we happy we’re in Phoe- bump in the road. Associated Press nix? Yeah, we didn’t get a flat tire, we “Next stop is this week against a re- didn’t have an accident. But it’s still ally good Temple program,” Locklsey COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Ranked only Day 2 of a 12-day journey.” said. for the first time since 2013 and av- By the time they’re done, the Terps The Terps were 2-0 last year before eraging 71 points per game, No. 21 hope to have a full bandwagon in tow. the Owls pulled off a 35-14 upset to Maryland is enjoying a surprisingly Maryland has been stunningly send Maryland to a 5-7 finish. smooth ride in its first season under impressive. Jackson wasn’t part of that team, so first-year coach Michael Locksley. With former Virginia Tech quarter- revenge won’t be a factor on Saturday. Though delighted with the Terra- back Josh Jackson directing an attack His goal, after throwing seven touch- pins’ performance in a 79-0 win over that borrows liberally from the play- down passes in two games, is to keep Howard and a 63-20 rout of a then- book Locksley used as offensive co- the offense humming. ranked Syracuse squad, Locksley in- ordinator at Alabama, the Terrapins “Being ranked this early in the sisted Tuesday that Maryland has a are averaging 636.5 yards per game season and how high you’re ranked long way to go. and have scored 98 points in the first doesn’t necessarily mean too much WILL NEWTON/AP “I said this to the team: It’s like driv- half alone. to you as a team,” Jackson said. “It’s Running back Javon Leake and the Maryland Terappins ing from California to D.C.,” Locksley To carry Locksley’s analogy fur- very nice, but obviously we just want are 2-0 while averaging 71 points a game. said. “Day 1 and Day 2, you pull up ther, Maryland has yet to encounter a to get better.” Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 29 COLLEGE FOOTBALL

TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Friday No. 20 Washington State at Houston Saturday No. 1 Clemson at Syracuse No. 2 Alabama at South Carolina No. 3 Georgia vs. Arkansas State No. 4 LSU vs. Northwestern State No. 5 Oklahoma at UCLA No. 6 Ohio State at Indiana No. 7 Notre Dame vs. New Mexico, No. 8 Auburn vs. Kent State No. 9 Florida at Kentucky No. 11 Utah vs. Idaho State No. 12 Texas at Rice No. 13 Penn State vs. Pittsburgh No. 15 Oregon vs. Montana No. 16 Texas A&M vs. Lamar No. 17 UCF vs. Stanford No. 18 Michigan State vs. Arizona State No. 19 Iowa at Iowa State No. 21 Maryland at Temple, Noon No. 22 Boise State vs. Portland State No. 23 Washington vs. Hawaii No. 24 Southern Cal at BYU No. 25 Virginia vs. Florida State

SERVICE ACADEMIES

Air Force (1-0) at Colorado (2-0), Saturday Last week: Did not play Army (1-1) at UT-San Antonio (1-1), Saturday Last week: Lost to Michigan 24-21, 2OT Navy (1-0) vs. East Carolina (1-1), Saturday Last week: Did not play

POWER FIVE STANDINGS

ACC Atlantic Division Conference Overall W L W L Boston College ...... 1 0 2 0 Clemson ...... 1 0 2 0 NC State ...... 0 0 2 0 Wake Forest ...... 0 0 2 0 JAY LAPRETE/AP Florida State ...... 0 0 1 1 Louisville ...... 0 0 1 1 Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, runs up field against Florida Atlantic on Aug. 31. Fields has played like a Heisman Trophy Syracuse ...... 0 0 1 1 Coastal Division contender the first two weeks — accounting for 280.5 yards of total offense and nine touchdowns. North Carolina ...... 1 0 2 0 Virginia ...... 1 0 2 0 Duke ...... 0 0 1 1 Georgia Tech ...... 0 1 1 1 Pittsburgh ...... 0 1 1 1 KEY POWER FIVE MATCHUPS Virginia Tech ...... 0 1 1 1 Miami ...... 0 1 0 2 Big 12 Conference Overall No. 1 Clemson (2-0) No. 6 Ohio State (2-0) No. 20 Washington State (2-0) W L W L at Indiana (2-0) at Houston (1-1) Baylor ...... 0 0 2 0 at Syracuse (1-1) Kansas State ...... 0 0 2 0 1:30 a.m. Sunday CET 6 p.m. Saturday CET 3 a.m. Saturday CET Oklahoma ...... 0 0 2 0 Oklahoma State ...... 0 0 2 0 AFN-Sports AFN-Atlantic AFN-Sports Texas Tech...... 0 0 2 0 Iowa State ...... 0 0 1 0 Series record — Ohio State leads 74-12-5. Series record — Washington State leads 2-1. TCU ...... 0 0 1 0 Series record — Clemson leads 5-2. Kansas ...... 0 0 1 1 What’s at stake? — Clemson has won 17 straight What’s at stake? — Both teams want to make What’s at stake? — It’s an Air Raid reunion as Mike Texas ...... 0 0 1 1 Leach takes No. 20 Washington State on the road for games, the longest winning streak in the nation, as it statements in their conference opener. But the Buck- West Virginia ...... 0 0 1 1 the first time this season to face Dana Holgorsen and Big Ten chases a second straight national championship and eyes can’t afford any missteps, even an early one, to East make the playoff. Houston. Holgorsen played for Leach way back at Conference Overall third in four years. A loss in a conference with only W L W L Key matchup — Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. Iowa Wesleyan and was an assistant for Leach at Val- Indiana ...... 0 0 2 0 one other ranked team (No. 25 Virginia) would place against Ohio State DE Chase Young. Penix won the dosta State and Texas Tech. Washington State quar- Maryland ...... 0 0 2 0 a big obstacle in that quest. Syracuse needs to recov- Michigan ...... 0 0 2 0 Hoosiers’ starting job because of his ability to make terback Anthony Gordon has looked fantastic against Michigan State ...... 0 0 2 0 er from a 63-20 shellacking at Maryland last week, Ohio State ...... 0 0 2 0 big plays with his arm and legs. But he’s only started lesser competition, throwing for nine touchdowns and Penn State ...... 0 0 2 0 which knocked the Orange out of the AP Top 25. one interception through two games. Houston was Rutgers ...... 0 1 1 1 two college games and now faces one of the nation’s West Key matchup — The Syracuse defense vs. the stingiest defenses, led by one of the best pass rush- overrun by Oklahoma in its opener, but bounced back Iowa ...... 1 0 2 0 with an easy win over Prairie View A&M. Illinois ...... 0 0 2 0 Clemson offense. The Orange were torched for 650 ers. Young had 10 ½ sacks last season and already Minnesota ...... 0 0 2 0 yards last week against Maryland, giving up six TDs Key matchup — Leach vs. Holgorsen. There are Wisconsin ...... 0 0 2 0 has three this season. Nebraska ...... 0 0 1 1 in the first half. Clemson has scored 76 points in Players to watch — Ohio State: QB Justin Fields no secrets here. Leach and Holgorsen know each Purdue ...... 0 0 1 1 other so well and the systems they run that which- Northwestern ...... 0 0 0 1 convincing wins over Georgia Tech and then-No. 12 and RB J.K. Dobbins. Fields has played like a Heisman ever one can come up with a slight wrinkle to their Pac-12 Texas A&M to start the season. Trophy contender the first two weeks — accounting North schemes might gain a needed advantage. Conference Overall Players to watch — Clemson: RB Travis Etienne. for 280.5 yards of total offense and nine touchdowns. W L W L Players to watch — Washington State: RB Max Dobbins returns to Bloomington where he opened his California ...... 1 0 2 0 Last year Etienne averaged 8.13 yards per carry and Borghi. One of the best all-purpose backs in the Washington State ...... 0 0 2 0 college career by rushing for 181 yards, a new school Oregon ...... 0 0 1 1 a touchdown every 8.5 carries and this season he’s country, Borghi is the counterbalance to the Air Raid. Oregon State ...... 0 0 0 2 rushed for 258 yards and scored three TDs. Etienne record for a college debut. The Buckeyes are 10-0 Stanford ...... 0 1 1 1 Borghi rushed for 128 yards in the opener then had Washington ...... 0 1 1 1 rushed for 203 yards last fall against Syracuse and his when Dobbins tops the 100-yard mark. two rushing touchdowns last week against Northern South Indiana: Penix. The redshirt freshman won his Southern Cal ...... 1 0 2 0 2-yard scoring run in the final minute won the game. Colorado. Arizona State ...... 0 0 2 0 first two games and improved his accuracy between Colorado ...... 0 0 2 0 Syracuse: WR Trishton Jackson. The Michigan Houston: RB Kyle Porter. The junior rushed for Utah ...... 0 0 2 0 State transfer was electric in last week’s loss to Mary- Weeks 1 and 2. On Saturday, Penix won’t be carv- 120 yards in last week’s win over Prairie View as the Arizona ...... 0 0 1 1 ing up a Mid-American Conference or FCS defense UCLA ...... 0 0 0 2 land, catching two TD passes and finishing with 157 Cougars jumped to a 24-0 lead and cruised. It was — he’ll be facing his biggest test yet. SEC yards receiving. the first 100-yard game of Porter’s career and being East Facts & figures — Ohio State has won 23 con- Conference Overall Facts & figures — Syracuse will retire all-time able to establish the run against Washington State W L W L secutive games in the series, dating to a tie in 1990. Georgia ...... 1 0 2 0 sacks leader Tim Green’s jersey at halftime, and the will be important to give Houston’s defense a break. Florida ...... 0 0 2 0 ... Indiana’s last win against the Buckeyes came at Facts & figures — The game is being played at 60th anniversary of the school’s 1959 national cham- Kentucky ...... 0 0 2 0 Memorial Stadium in 1988. ... During the past seven NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. ... It’s Missouri ...... 0 0 1 1 pionship team will also be celebrated. ... Saturday’s South Carolina...... 0 0 1 1 seasons, Ohio State is 30-3 in Big Ten road games. the first meeting since the 1988 Aloha Bowl, won Tennessee ...... 0 0 0 2 game marks the 10th time the Orange will face the Vanderbilt...... 0 1 0 2 ... The Hoosiers are playing their 12th ranked oppo- by Washington State 24-22. Houston is scheduled to West reigning national champion since the inception of the Mississippi ...... 1 0 1 1 nent since 2015, the third-highest total in the nation visit Pullman next season. ... Houston has scored at Alabama ...... 0 0 2 0 AP poll in 1936. The Orange are 3-6 in those games, behind Alabama (17) and Ohio State (13). ... The least 30 points in 14 of its past 15 games. ... Hous- Auburn ...... 0 0 2 0 LSU ...... 0 0 2 0 including a win over Clemson. ... The Tigers have won Buckeyes defense has allowed 21 points this season ton QB D’Eriq King has thrown a TD in each of his Mississippi State ...... 0 0 2 0 19 of their last 20 road games, the only loss in that — only six points in the first three quarters — and past 15 games. Texas A&M ...... 0 0 1 1 Arkansas ...... 0 1 1 1 span to Syracuse two years ago. 64.5 yards rushing. — Associated Press PAGE 30 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, September 14, 2019 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Five things to know No ranked matchups, but plenty of intrigue

BY JOE REEDY 25 teams. Associated Press 17 — Consecutive wins by top-ranked Clemson, which ties a school record set in or the second time in 2014-15 and is the nation’s longest streak. three years, there isn’t The Tigers are at Syracuse, where they lost a game in which ranked the last time they played there in 2017. teams face each other, 20 — Consecutive wins by Oklahoma F in true road games, which is tied for the but there are still some interest- ing matchups as the season enters third-longest streak post-World War II. The Sooners hold the record at 25 under Bud its third weekend. Wilkinson from 1953-58. Fifth-ranked The last time there was an un- Oklahoma travels to UCLA. ranked weekend was Oct. 13, 2017. 72 — Schools that have hosted ESPN’s That might not be good news for “College GameDay”. The show visits Iowa No. 1 Clemson because it lost on State for the first time Saturday before the the road to Syracuse 27-24. Cyclones host No. 19 Iowa. That leaves just Guess where the Tigers are this 10 Power Five schools from which Game- week? Back at the Carrier Dome Day has not originated. for the first time since that upset. 100 — Meetings between No. 13 Penn The Orange had their stock take a State and Pittsburgh. The Nittany Lions own hit last week after a 63-20 loss at a 52-43-4 advantage and have won the last Maryland. two. This is likely the last time the in-state The weekend got started on Fri- rivals face each other for a while as it is the KIRTHMON F. D OZIER, DETROIT FREE PRESS/TNS final game in a four-year contract. day when North Carolina visited Wolverines defenders tackle Black Knights running back Connor Slomka, center, during first half of last Wake Forest and No. 20 Washing- Under the radar Saturday’s game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Army lost 24-21 in double-overtime. ton State visited Houston. No. 9 Florida at Kentucky: Game of the week The Wildcats snapped a 31-game losing streak to the Gators last season and are at- No. 19 Iowa at Iowa State: If it tempting to get back-to-back victories over Army ready to bounce back was the Top 26 rankings, this would be a Florida for the first time since 1977. ranked matchup. The Cyclones (1-0) were No. 24 USC at BYU: The Tro- off last week and fell out of the rankings. jans shocked Stanford last week as fresh- Iowa has won four straight in the rivalry, man Kedon Slovis threw for 377 yards and but the game in Ames two years ago went three touchdowns. They face a tough chal- Black Knights regrouping to face UTSA after tough loss to Michigan to overtime before the Hawkeyes were able lenge, though, this week with a road trip to to rally. Provo, Utah, to face the Cougars, who are BY JIM VERTUNO It should be an interesting quarterback ‘ coming off a double-overtime victory over Associated Press We’ve just got to move on and win every matchup as Iowa’s Nate Stanley goes Tennessee. against Iowa State’s Brock Purdy. game the rest of the year. Stanford at No. 17 UCF: The Army came agonizingly close ’ Heisman watch Knights have received plenty of criticism to beating Michigan. Cole Christiansen about their schedule, but they get a rare Now it’s time to regroup. Army Black Knights linebacker LSU’s Joe Burrow has put himself into home game against a very good Power Five After its near-upset in the Big team. the conversation with nine touchdowns House, the U.S. Military Acad- in the first two games, including four last emy heads to Texas to face UTSA into the Pacific at Hawaii, as it snaps. That’s a big key for a team week against Texas. Burrow and the fourth- Hot seat watch in San Antonio’s Alamodome on seeks a fourth consecutive bowl whose offense relies on keeping ranked Tigers host Northwestern State. Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts is the only QB The temperature is really turning up Saturday. Army has more than bid. The Black Knights are the the ball away from its opponents in the Football Bowl Subdivision to have on UCLA’s Chip Kelly after last week’s loss 20 players from Texas and the last nonconference opponent for — Army led the nation in time of over 500 yards passing and more than 200 to San Diego State and Oklahoma coming military-friendly city has hosted UTSA before the start of the Con- possession at more than 38 min- rushing. He is likely to add to those numbers to town this week. The Bruins are 3-11 with the Black Knights twice before. ference-USA schedule. utes per game in 2018. Through when the fifth-ranked Sooners visit UCLA. Kelly at the helm and are 0-5 in nonconfer- San Antonio is home to one of the Army had a similar schedule in two games this season, the Black ence games. Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa has 26 touch- largest concentrations of mili- 2018, when it won 11 games, the Knights have four turnovers downs with four interceptions in SEC play. This is the first time since 1988 that Tennessee has started 0-2. Things could tary bases in the U.S., as well as most in academy history. — three lost fumbles and one in- The second-ranked Crimson Tide open con- the defense department’s largest “We’ve just got to move on and terception and possession time is ference play at South Carolina. get extremely ugly if the Vols lose to FCS school Chattanooga. medical center. win every game the rest of the down more than five minutes. Numbers to know Florida State’s Willie Taggart hired This will be the first time Army year,” Army senior linebacker “That’s not our game,” said se- Jim Leavitt as an off-field analyst after the is a favorite to win there and the Cole Christiansen said. nior running back Kell Walker, 7 — First-year coaches to start the Seminoles squandered second-half leads in Black Knights should have plenty A few things to watch for when who had one of Army’s two lost season 2-0. Ryan Day of No. 6 Ohio State their first two games. FSU defeated Louisi- of road support in the stands. Army meets UTSA: fumbles against Michigan. “We’ve is the only one leading a ranked program ana-Monroe in overtime last Saturday, but Army had its chance for the Big load: The Roadrunners got to take care of the ball.” while Michael Locksley (Maryland) and Mel Taggart needs to pull an upset at No. 25 academy’s first win over a top- count on quarterback Frank Har- Tackling drills: Black Knights Tucker (Colorado) have early wins over Top Virginia 10 team since 1963 as the Black ris to do it all in the offense, but he senior defensive back Elijah Riley Knights’ ball-control, option of- had a rough game against Baylor was a force against Michigan with fense kept Michigan off-balance with just 3 yards rushing and 93 13 tackles, two sacks and a forced all day. It was nearly identical to passing in the blowout loss. He’ll fumble in the double-overtime their near-upset of Oklahoma last need to get one of those elements loss. He’ll be the guy the Road- season, but both efforts ended rolling to keep the Black Knights’ runners offense has to account with losses in overtime. offense off the field. for on every snap. Christiansen “Our kids were very hurt. It still “I shared with him that you had 12 tackles and a forced fum- stings. It’s hard to swallow being don’t need to carry the burden,” ble as Army held Michigan to 340 that close to beating another top- UTSA coach Frank Wilson said total yards. 10 team and falling short,” Army “That falls on my shoulders.” UTSA, meanwhile, missed coach Jeff Monken said. “But, Breakout freshman: UTSA more than 30 tackles against Bay- gosh, I can’t say enough about would like to lean on freshman lor. “You can’t beat anybody miss- the belief that our guys had that tailback Sincere McCormick to ing 30-plus tackles,” Wilson said. they were going to win ... Now we share the load with Harris. The Just for kicks: The field goal move on.” first Roadrunners true freshman units for both of these teams are The Roadrunners must re- to start a season opener since the mostly untested. Army kicker group from a much different kind program’s inaugural season in Cole Talley’s only attempt this of loss: a 63-14 road whipping at 2011, he had 87 yards on 12 car- season was a missed 50-yarder on Baylor. UTSA gave up 368 yards ries against Baylor. Most of that a potential game-winner against WILL NEWTON/AP rushing and must quickly recover came on a 54-yard touchdown Michigan at the end of regulation. The last time there was a weekend without a matchup between in that department before facing run. The Roadrunners haven’t even ranked teams, unranked Syracuse upset No. 1 Clemson 27-24 Army’s methodical run game. No turnovers please: Last year, attempted a field goal through on Oct. 13, 2017. Led by head coach Dino Babers, pictured, the As an independent, Army will Army ranked second nationally two games, but kicker Hunter Orange will meet the Tigers again this weekend at the Carrier Dome be bouncing around the country, with only eight turnovers, losing Duplessis is perfect on seven in Syracuse, N.Y., for the first time since that upset. from coast to coast and even deep just five fumbles in more than 900 extra points. Saturday, September 14, 2019 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 31 NFL Scoreboard Newton, Panthers reeling after 0-2 start American Conference East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 Carolina looking for answers after New England 1 0 0 1.000 33 3 N.Y. Jets 0 1 0 .000 16 17 Miami 0 1 0 .000 10 59 offense fails to score touchdown South Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 43 13 Houston 0 1 0 .000 28 30 BY RICHARD WALKER Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 24 30 Associated Press Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 26 40 North Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 59 10 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 20 21 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 13 43 fans voiced their displeasure more than once Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 3 33 with boos during a 20-14 loss to the Tampa West Oakland 1 0 0 1.000 24 16 Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 40 26 Perhaps being soaked by an early evening L.A. Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 30 24 Denver 0 1 0 .000 16 24 thunderstorm that delayed game action in the first quarter for 25 minutes led to their National Conference ill mood. But those who remained at Bank of East America Stadium throughout had to be won- W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 35 17 dering how a Panthers season that started Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 32 27 with high expectations is now teetering on the Washington 0 1 0 .000 27 32 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 17 35 brink of disaster after an 0-2 start. South That became certain after Christian Mc- New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 30 28 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 37 45 Caffrey’s fourth-and-1 fake reverse was Carolina 0 2 0 .000 41 50 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 12 28 stopped for no gain with 1:22 to play. North “It came down to the ball is in my hands and Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 10 3 Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 28 12 I’ve got to make a play at the end of the game, Detroit 0 0 1 .500 27 27 and I didn’t,” McCaffrey said. Chicago 0 1 0 .000 3 10 West It marked the third time Carolina was un- San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 31 17 able to convert a fourth-and-1 play. Quarter- L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 30 27 back Cam Newton was stopped in the first Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 21 20 MIKE MCCARN/AP Arizona 0 0 1 .500 27 27 quarter, and a pass by Newton was incomplete Thursday’s game Tampa Bay 20, Carolina 14 earlier in the fourth quarter. The Panthers’ Cam Newton — the third all-time rushing quarterback in NFL history — had Sunday’s games The Panthers were just 3-for-14 on third just two carries for zero yards in Thursday’s 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Seattle at Pittsburgh Indianapolis at Tennessee downs, too. Charlotte, N.C. It was the second-worst rushing effort of Newton’s career, coming on the Arizona at Baltimore Oh, and they failed to score a touchdown. heels of his career-low minus-2 yards in Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. New England at Miami L.A. Chargers at Detroit “It’s extremely frustrating knowing that Dallas at Washington you’re getting opportunities and you’re not gery, was questioned earlier in the week about get those things worked out and those things Jacksonville at Houston San Francisco at Cincinnati putting the ball in the end zone,” Newton said his team’s lack of deep throws. corrected. We’ve got 15 weeks and we’ll take Buffalo at N.Y. Giants Carolina’s loss came on a night in which the He appeared to answer those critics with them one at a time.” Minnesota at Green Bay Kansas City at Oakland Panthers were afforded numerous opportu- a 44-yard completion to Curtis Samuel late McCaffrey followed last Sunday’s 209 Chicago at Denver nities to even their record following a 30-27 in the first quarter. But offensive line break- total yards on 29 touches with 53 yards on 18 New Orleans at L.A. Rams Philadelphia at Atlanta home loss five days earlier against the Los downs led to pressure on six throws and New- touches. Monday’s game ton was sacked three times. He completed 25 Were McCaffrey’s struggles a result of Cleveland at N.Y. Jets Angeles Rams. Thursday, Sept. 19 Tampa Bay had a missed touchdown catch of 51 passes for 333 yards. Newton’s inability to establish a running Tennessee at Jacksonville Additionally, Newton’s usually effective game that has churned for 4,808 yards in his Sunday, Sept. 22 on a drive that resulted in a missed field goal Miami at Dallas late in the third quarter, and the Buccaneers running game was again non-existent. first eight NFL seasons? Oakland at Minnesota Cincinnati at Buffalo committed 12 penalties. The third all-time rushing quarterback in “I don’t know,” McCaffrey said. “We’ll have Baltimore at Kansas City But the Panthers offense misfired time and NFL history, Newton followed his career-low to see.” Atlanta at Indianapolis Detroit at Philadelphia again on a night in which Carolina’s points minus-2 yards in Sunday’s loss with a second- The home loss was the team’s fifth straight. Denver at Green Bay came on four field goals and a safety by Luke worst game of two carries for zero yards. For That is tied for fourth-longest in franchise N.Y. Jets at New England N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay Kuechly. the season, Newton now has five carries for history. Carolina at Arizona “Through my lens, it’s hard to look defen- minus-2 yards with two fumbles. Newton said he heard — and understood Houston at L.A. Chargers New Orleans at Seattle sive guys in the eyes after a game like this,” “Obviously it’s very frustrating,” Panthers — the fans’ frustration in the form of boos. Pittsburgh at San Francisco Newton said. “Offensively, we’ve got to hold coach Ron Rivera said. “It’s very frustrating “It’s embarrassing,” Newton said. “I hear L.A. Rams at Cleveland Monday, Sept. 23 up our end of the bargain. We just didn’t up- when so many things go against us. And at the the fans. Walking off the field, I can’t deny the Chicago at Washington hold our end. And we’re past due.” end of the day, that’s on me. We’ve got a couple fact that I hear that. You can’t blame them. Thursday Newton, who had offseason shoulder sur- extra days to watch some things on tape. We’ll They deserve better.” Buccaneers 20, Panthers 14 Tampa Bay 3 7 7 3—20 Carolina 3 6 3 2—14 First Quarter Stand: TB—FG Gay 40, 5:36. Buccaneers win on late goal-line stop Car—FG Slye 32, 2:52. Second Quarter Car—FG Slye 37, 8:26. FROM BACK PAGE than any other QB in the league, free game. TB—Godwin 20 pass from Winston (Gay kick), 1:20. As Newton cleared out of the he has just minus-2 yards on And with the defense playing Car—FG Slye 54, :00. five carries this season with two well, that was good enough. Third Quarter way, McCaffrey took the direct Car—FG Slye 51, 7:51. snap from center, faked a re- fumbles. “I thought he was outstanding,” TB—Barber 16 run (Gay kick), 4:20. Fourth Quarter verse to Curtis Samuel and raced “He can’t take them hits like Arians said. “He had a hell of a Car—safety, 13:21. around left end but couldn’t find that,” Hargreaves said. “It’s going week as far as mentally prepar- TB—FG Gay 32, 2:26. A—71,101. the edge. He tried to extend the to eat his body up. So, not really. ing and getting ready for this ball TB Car ball, but didn’t pick up the first We expected more throwing as he game. I think that’s the type of First downs 16 20 Total Net Yards 289 352 down as Hargreaves rode him out is getting older in his career.” game he can play.” Rushes-yards 31-100 19-39 Panthers coach Ron Rivera Newton throws deep: After Passing 189 313 of bounds. Punt Returns 3-21 4-39 “You watch any football and said there is nothing wrong with fielding plenty of questions about Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-21 Newton’s shoulder or foot that only attempting only one pass of Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 you’ve seen it a few times,” Har- Comp-Att-Int 16-25-0 25-51-0 greaves said of the play. “Once I prevented him from running the more than 20 yards downfield Sacked-Yards Lost 3-19 3-20 ball. He believed the Panthers in the season opener against the Punts 6-49.2 5-50.6 saw Cam walk up to the line of Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 scrimmage and act like he was had the right play called. Rams, Newton connected on a 44- Penalties-Yards 12-66 5-50 Time of Possession 33:53 26:07 talking to me, I had a pretty good “Unfortunately, it didn’t work,” yard strike to Curtis Samuel late INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS idea what was going on.” Rivera said. “That’s all I can tell. in the first quarter. It was one of a RUSHING—Tampa Bay, Barber 23-82, Winston 4-9, R.Jones 4-9. Carolina, Mc- It would be hard to imagine the We felt good about the play.” handful of deep balls the quarter- Caffrey 16-37, Samuel 1-2, Newton 2-0. Panthers taking the ball out of The Buccaneers (1-1) got plenty back threw. PASSING—Tampa Bay, Winston 16-25- 0-208. Carolina, Newton 25-51-0-333. their 6-foot-5, 245-pound quar- of pressure on Newton with three Jeers to cheers: After fum- RECEIVING—Tampa Bay, Godwin 8- terback’s hands in the past. Even sacks coming from Shaquil Bar- bling his first two punt return 121, Evans 4-61, Brate 2-10, Ogunbowale BRIAN BLANCO/AP 1-9, Barber 1-7. Carolina, Moore 9-89, Ol- Hargreaves said a few years rett. The Panthers failed to reach attempts, Ray-Ray McCloud was sen 6-110, Samuel 5-91, McCaffrey 2-16, ago, Newton “definitely, 100 per- After throwing two pick 6’s in the end zone, only scoring on Joey greeted sarcastically with cheers Wright 2-15, Hogan 1-12. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Tampa Bay, cent” would have tried to run and last week’s season opener, Slye’s four field goals and a safety as he fielded his third punt clean- Gay 42. score. Bucs QB Jameis Winston was by Luke Kuechly. ly. But the jeers quickly turned to Calendar But this is a different time for 16-for-25 for 208 yards and Winston avoids turnovers: cheers when McCloud raced up no interceptions in Thursday’s Oct. 15-16 — Fall league meeting, Fort the ninth-year quarterback. Al- After throwing two pick 6’s last the middle of the field for a 39- Lauderdale, Fla. though he has more TDs rushing 20-14 win over the Panthers. week, Winston played a turnover- yard return. 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Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III stops Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey short of the goal line late in the second half of Thursday’s game. Making their stand Late goal-line stop gives Bucs win over Panthers

BY STEVE REED and cap off a terrific defensive performance on Associated Press Thursday night. Jameis Winston threw for 208 yards and a touch- CHARLOTTE, N.C. down, Chris Godwin had 121 yards receiving and hen Cam Newton left the shotgun a score and Peyton Barber ran for 82 yards, but it and began creeping toward the was the Bucs defense that won this game. Tampa Buccaneers RB line of scrimmage, Buccaneers Bay held the Panthers without a touchdown and Peyton Barber runs cornerback Vernon Hargreaves limited McCaffrey to 53 total yards to give coach for a touchdown knew exactly what was coming. Bruce Arians his first victory with the team. during Tampa Bay’s WThe Bucs snuffed out a fourth-and-1 play from 20-14 victory in The goal-line stand, particularly the fourth- the 2-yard line with Hargreaves shoving Chris- down play, was just the icing on the cake. Charlotte, N.C. tian McCaffrey out of bounds with 1:22 left to PHOTOS BY preserve a 20-14 win over the Carolina Panthers SEE STAND ON PAGE 31 MIKE MCCARN/AP

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