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.REST OF TODAY… A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon in the Valley City area. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
A chance of showers/thunderstorms Friday night, along with a
gradual warm up by late weekend into next week. High temps should
be back near 80 by Sunday and into the mid 80s by Tuesday.
Jamestown (CSi) Meeting in Special Session Tuesday evening, the Jamestown Public School Board voted 9-0 to approve a $34 million referendum to be put before voters in a special election slated for September 25th at the Jamestown Civic Center.
Voters previously rejected a $19 million referendum, and last evening Jamestown School Superintendent Rob Lech said, it will be up to the school district to disseminate the information to the public before the vote takes place.
The package includes a number infrastructure updates, as established over the past year a half by the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Board member Robert Toso said many want to see the football field remain at Washington Elementary School, rather than move it to the high school field area.
He added that voters should consider all options in the plan, and the big picture on how it will benefit all schools.
Board member Diane Hanson added the Transition House is also a contentious issue.
Board member Jennifer Schmidt said that many individuals have told her that they were looking forward to the improvements.
School officials ask that those with questions on the project to contact Jamestown Public School’s or E-Mail Lech at Robert.Lech@k12.nd.us.
The meeting was recorded by CSi 10 The Replay Channel with showings starting Wednesday.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council, as the city budget committee met for the third time on Tuesday afternoon, at City Hall.
All members were present.
City Administrator Sarah Hellekson presented Draft Three.
She said three utility funds amounts have been transferred into the General Fund in the amount of $900,000.
There is a 5.9 percent increase in the mill rate due to increased property valuations.
Proposed is 15-20 percent in most licenses including initial and renewal contractor licenses.
With the Civic Center revenue, it was stated that the National Guard Armory will remain the same.
Additional dollars are proposed for an additional city fire fighter, plus benefits.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said the department is short by eight fire fighters, and additional retirements are in the offing.
He said fire fighter safety gear continues to be needed.
Equipment depreciation was noted, not including fire trucks, not allowed under state law.
Police Chief Edinger suggests repairing radios instead of purchasing if replacement parts are available, to hold down costs.
Municipal Court budget will not be adjusted.
The Central Valley Health District budget will not be adjusted.
Other preliminary budgets discussed were: Engineering, including consulting engineering costs.
Inspections Department, Forestry Department, City Hall, General Administration.
With Street Department budget, discussion was held on clearing snow after a four inch snow fall, instead of the current policy of after a two inch snowfall, to save expenditures, however no changes were made.
Ms. Hellekson said the present 2019 deficit is at $530,000. An increase of 11 mills is needed to offset the deficit.
With city employee salary increases, Deputy City Auditor, Jay Sveum said there has been extensive turnovers, which in the long haul costs the city money, with training costs.
He noted the high costs of recruitment.
Mayor Heinrich said to help offset the General Fund deficit, the budget may need to include an increase in the mill levy.
Council Members Steele, and Phillips said the city will receive $500,000 less in state funds.
Due to a new state law which requires submittal by August 10th, earlier than past years. The budget can be decreased but not increased from the submittal.
The budget then needs to be approved by the August 6, 2019 City Council meeting, to meet the August 10th deadline.
A copy of the entire Preliminary Budget Draft is available at City Hall.
Tuesday’s meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67.
Jamestown, (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
The committee considered the preliminary draft budget figures, including deficit spending cost cutting, and increasing the mill levy to offset the $530,000 deficit.
The committee recommends an 11 mill increase in the 2019, which was approved unanimously an increase of 14 percent in the Jamestown general fund tax.
An 11-mill increase on a residential home owners city property tax bill would be an increase of $49.50 on a home appraised at $100.000, a 4.5 percent increase in the total property tax bill.
The committee recommends an 11 mill increase in the 2019, which was approved unanimously.
Considered was the State of North Dakota Office of State Court Administrator’s request to recommend approval of the Amended Contract for Transfer of Municipal Court Cases to District Court – Transfer for Jury Trial Only.
The committee recommends, approval.
Recommended is approval of the authorization for the sale and conveyance of Lots 6 & 7 of Block 1, I-94 Business Park Addition to Jamestown, to BT OH, LLC of Atlanta, GA for $137,650.00 and to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute all necessary instruments regarding the sale and conveyance including the sales agreement and Business Incentive Agreement between the City, UPS, Inc., and BT OH, LLC.
INFORMATIONAL: A Public Hearing on August 6, 2018, to consider authorization of a City Certification of Significant Community Support for the submission of a Community Facilities application on behalf of the Jamestown Rural Fire District to the USDA-Rural Development for construction of a New Fire Hall.
James River Library System Director Joe Rector said the Alfred Dickey Public foundation has been repaired, in the renovation process.
The concrete floor in the lower level has been re-poured, along with repairs to the roof, new LED lighting, new front doors, updated drainage tile, new signs, along with painting, and recarpeting.
He added the renovation costs have increased from $500,000 to $600,000, with the project to be completed by August this year.
Funding has come from a 15% USDA grant, along the local contributions, savings, funds from the Jamestown Community Fund, Friends of the Library, and on-going local fundraising.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
Considered was approving the special use permit application and fee for Compassion Care Centers operating as Dispensaries and/or Manufacturing facilities. Zoning Administrator, Jamison Veil recommends a $4,000 application fee to cover administrative costs. Jamestown’s application process will open in January in 2019, with a dispensary open in June of 2019.
He pointed out staff needed to prepare paperwork to present to the city council.
The committee recommends approving as written, on a 4-1 vote.
Informational: Application for appointment to serve as a member of the Planning Commission has been received from Delores Rath for a five year term to expire August 2023.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
No agenda items at this time.
Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund presented the committee with 2019 budget information, approved by the tourism board.
The meeting was shown live on CSI Cable 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The groundbreaking for the Jamestown Airport Business Park is rescheduled for Thursday July 26, at 2-p.m.
The staging area is on Hwy 20 and 17th Street.
Where the large equipment is located.
2-p.m. Welcome
2:10-p.m. JSDC President
2:25-p.m. Jamestown Regional Airport
2:35-p.m. Groundbreaking
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has selected six cities to receive transportation funding through a new Urban Grant Program (UGP). The cities selected to receive the urban grant include: Jamestown, West Fargo, Mandan, Valley City, Dickinson and Bismarck.
A total of $9.3 million will be awarded to the six cities for projects in 2019 and 2020. The program focuses on transportation improvements to directly support a community’s urban core and central business district. It is also intended to compliment other programs administered by other state agencies.
The recipients have until Aug. 15 to accept the grant. A total of 17 projects were submitted for the program, and recipients were selected by an advisory committee which consisted of representatives from the NDDOT, Department of Commerce, Bank of North Dakota, League of Cities and Metropolitan Planning Organization. If any of the cities turn down the grant, those funds will then be offered to another city.
Urban Grant Program objectives include: preserving existing assets; ensuring safety of all users of the transportation system; improvement of multi-modal transportation options such as walking, bicycling and public transit; supporting economically sustainable growth; lessening the need for outward expansion of community transportation infrastructure; and enhancing the economic vitality of the area by providing transportation assets.
Urban projects selected to receive grant funding include:
- Jamestown – $2.4 million project to include road diet, traffic signals, bulb-outs, sidewalk, bike racks, benches, landscaping and storm drain work on 1st Ave (8th St S to 5th St N) and 5th St (1st Ave to 8th Ave W).
- West Fargo – $2.3 million project to include road diet, bulb-outs, sidewalk, access revisions, parking, streetscape, etc. Sheyenne St (Main Ave to 7th Ave)
- Mandan – $600,000 project to include road diet, bulb-outs, parking, and decorative lighting on Main St (6th Ave NW to Collins Ave).
- Valley City – $1.5 million project to include decorative lighting, traffic signals, sidewalk, ADA ramps, benches on Main St (2nd Ave W to 3rd Ave E), Central Ave (Main St to 4th St), and City Park.
- Dickinson – $1.5 million project to include lighting and traffic signal work on Villard St (State Ave to 10th Ave E).
- Bismarck – $700,000 project to include road diet, bulb-outs, pavement markings, traffic signals and ADA ramps on Main Ave (1000’ west of Washington St to 7th St).
Valley City (CSi) The U.S. Navy Band will perform in Valley City on Wednesday, July 25th in the City Park Bandshell.
In case of rainy weather the performance will move inside the Vangstad auditorium.
Bring a lawn chair.
Ice cream will be served courtesy of Mid-West Dairy Association.
Jamestown (CSi) A private wedding ceremony this Saturday will be the first in since 1982 at the Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse.
Site Supervisor Steve Reidburn dropped by our CSi studios on Monday and said the community space is available at the 1883 courthouse for rental.
He hopes the wedding will lead to additional events held at the renovated building.
He said the Jr. Sheriff program, for youngsters involving a scavenger hunt at the courthouse has proven successful this summer.
Steve will be a returning guest on The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 at 8:35 a.m. weekdays.
Bismarck (CSi) The public is invited as the North Dakota State Water Commission will hold an Upper Red River Basin meeting on Wednesday, July 25th in Valley City at 10-a.m., at the Gaukler Family Wellness Center, in room 207.
Board member Matt Pedersen will moderate the meeting, when the commission considers plans for flood protection from government entities.
Valley City (VC Chamber) Crazy Daze in Valley City is set for Wednesday July 25, 2018
Crazy Daze Happenings
Crazy Deals at Local Businesses
7 AM – 6:30 PM
Waterslide and Inflatable Games
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Lion’s Club Bison Burgers
11 AM
Bingo Sponsored by the VFW
2 PM – 3 PM
Dancing in the Streets Performance
6:30 PM
Grand Prizes
Grill
CHS Dakota Plains Ag & Chamber of Commerce
Women’s Asics Athletic Shoes
Bong’s Bootery
Canvas Wrap
Dutton’s Valley Gallery
Tux Rental
Urban Couture
Surprise Grand Prize
i3G Media
Hourly Prize Drawings Starting at 9 AM & Grand Prize Drawings at 6:30 PM
*Need not be present for hourly drawings; must be present for grand prize drawings*
Delicious Food, Sidewalk Shopping & Street Vendors on Central Avenue
2018 Crazy Daze Sponsors
Platinum Level: LaValle Flooring, i3G Media, Times Record, KSJB/ Mix 93.3
Gold Level: Bek Communications, Concept Dentistry
Silver Level: Bridge City Dentistry, Brothers III, CHI Mercy Health, Cornerstone Rentals MGT, Dacotah Bank, Nearly Nu
First Community Credit Union, Grotberg Electric, John Deer Seeding Group, Pizza Corner, Thrifty White Pharmacy
Bronze Level: Bakkegard & Schell, Blush Boutique, Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizon, James M. Lochow,
Prairie Frame Shop, Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC, Urban Couture, Valley Officeworks
Jamestown (NDFU) – North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement Tuesday of $12 billion in emergency aid to farmers affected by recently imposed trade tariffs. The relief plan will include direct assistance, a food purchase and distribution program, and a trade promotion program, according to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue.
NDFU President Mark Watne says, “We are pleased that the administration heard our voices at the Rally for Agriculture. The trade war we are engaged in has had a profound impact on producers’ bottom lines.”
Watne said nationwide estimates show farmers lost more than $13 billion last month alone due to trade disruptions.
Perdue said USDA will tap into Commodity Credit Corporation funds to provide the emergency relief, and that congressional approval isn’t required for the disbursement.
Watne adds, “We are, however, far from breathing a sigh of relief. Emergency aid will never replace good market prices. This doesn’t solve the trade war, it just provides temporary relief to batten down the hatches.”
Watne said efforts to lower the benchmarks for ethanol production and the trade war bring urgency to passing a farm bill with higher reference prices that reflect the cost of production.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Health Department has issued a blue-green algae advisory for three more lakes in the state, bringing the total to six.
The Bismarck Tribune reports advisories have now been issued for Homme Dam in Walsh County, Sweet Briar Dam in Morton County and Lake LaMoure in LaMoure County.
Advisories previously were issued for Camels Hump Dam in Golden Valley County, Green Lake in McIntosh County and Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Burleigh County.
Blue-green algae blooms when the water is warm, slow-moving and abundant with nutrients. The algae can produce toxins that can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, numbness, rashes and even death.
The advisories don’t prohibit the use of the lakes, but people are advised to avoid the algae. Pets and livestock shouldn’t drink affected water.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Officials with the Minot State University Development Foundation say they have received the largest single donation in foundation history.
The $4.6 million endowment from the late Janis Dislevy is meant to support faculty positions at the Minot State College of Business. Dislevy died in June of 2016.
Dislevy completed a bachelor’s degree at Minot State in education in 1960. She had served on the Minot State College of Business dean’s advisory board and was a member of the school’s Old Main Society.
Foundation officials say the gift brings Dislevy’s total donations to the school to $5.3 million over the past 15 years. She established the Janis Ann Dislevy Trust Endowed Scholarship in 2003 and the Janis Ann Dislevy Endowed Chair in 2007.
In sports…
American Association…
Fargo-Moorhead 10, Chicago 5
WNBA…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Maya Moore made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 15 seconds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 85-82 on Tuesday night.
MLB…
— Jose Berrios (beh-REE’-ohs) was terrific in the Twins’ 5-0 shutout of the Blue Jays, striking out nine and scattering four hits over seven innings. Eduardo Escobar was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a three-run homer that put the game out of reach. Robbie Grossman doubled home a run for the Twins, who are within 7 ½ games of the AL Central-leading Indians.
— The Pittsburgh Pirates have run their winning streak to 11 games by clobbering the AL Central leaders for the second straight night.
Gregory Polanco and Starling Marte each hit two-run homers while the Bucs were building a 7-0 lead by the second inning of a 9-4 trouncing of the Indians in Cleveland. Polanco’s blast chased Shane Bieber, who was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in just 1 2/3 innings.
Marte collected three RBIs, Josh Bell smacked a two-run homer and Corey Dickerson was 2-for-3 with a two-run triple. Marte has hit safely in his last 17 games.
Joe Musgrove allowed two runs and five hits over seven innings for his first win since Jun 29.
The Pirates are four games over .500 following their longest winning streak since September 1996.
The Indians dropped their third in a row despite homers by Edwin Encarnacion (ehn-kahr-nah-see-OHN’) and Brandon Guyer.
Meanwhile, the Phillies won a marathon against the Dodgers to move one game ahead of Atlanta for the NL East lead. Trevor Plouffe belted a three-run, walk-off homer off Kike (KEE’-kay) Hernandez in the 16th inning to send Philadelphia past Los Angeles, 7-4.
Yasmani Grandal (yahs-MAH’-nee grahn-DAHL’) homered twice while the Dodgers built a 4-1 lead. Maikel Franco started the Phils’ comeback with an RBI double in the seventh before coming around to score on Jorge Alfaro’s game-tying, two-run homer.
Checking out Tuesday’s major league schedule:
— J.T. Realmuto (ree-al-MOO’-toh) belted a two-run homer and had four RBIs as the Marlins crushed the Braves, 9-3. Starlin Castro added a three-run homer, and Brian Anderson had three hits while scoring three times. Pitcher Wei-Yin Chen got his first big league extra-base hit, scored his first career run and allowed three runs over six innings to pick up the victory.
— Clay Buchholz returned from the disabled list and gave up one run over 6 2/3 innings to pitch the Diamondbacks past the Cubs, 5-1. Steven Souza Jr. had three hits and an RBI in helping Arizona win its third in a row. Souza, Paul Goldschmidt and Jake Lamb each drove in a run during a three-run fifth before the Diamondbacks climbed within a half-game of the NL West-leading Dodgers.
— Tyler Saladino lifted a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to give the Brewers a 5-4 win over the Nationals, pushing Milwaukee within 1 ½ games of the NL Central-leading Cubs. Christian Yelich (YEH’-lich) belted a two-run homer to help the Brew Crew storm back from a 4-0 deficit. Lorenzo Cain singled home the tying run in the seventh to help Milwaukee win its second straight since a 1-8 skid.
— Boston’s lead in the AL East is down to five games over the Yankees after Tim Beckham and Jonathan Schoop (skohp) each homered and had three RBIs in the Orioles’ 7-6 triumph over the Red Sox. Beckham hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth, one inning before his sacrifice fly sparked a three-run rally that put Baltimore ahead 7-3. J.D. Martinez belted his 30th and 31st home runs for the Red Sox, who also got round-trippers from Mookie Betts and Blake Swihart.
— Masahiro Tanaka (mah-sah-HEE’-roh tah-NAH’-kah) struck out nine while going the distance on a three-hitter as the Yankees blanked the Rays, 4-0. Austin Romine drove in two runs without a hit to support Tanaka’s third career shutout. Miguel Andujar (an-DOO’-hahr) had two hits and scored twice for New York.
— The Astros erupted for six runs in the 10th inning to come away with an 8-2 win at Colorado. Tony Kemp singled home the tiebreaking run and Kyle Tucker added a two-run triple before scoring on George Springer’s two-run homer. The outcome gives Houston a six-game lead over Seattle in the AL West and keeps the Rockies 2 ½ games behind the NL West-leading Dodgers.
— The Mariners suffered a 4-3 loss to the Giants on second baseman Dee Gordon’s throwing error in the ninth inning. Hunter Pence hit a solo shot and Kelby Tomlinson went 2-for-3 with an RBI single as San Francisco moved 4 ½ games off the NL West lead. Guillermo Heredia homered for the Mariners.
— The Athletics won for the 25th time in 32 games by rallying from a 10-2 deficit in a 13-10, 10-inning win over the Rangers. Khris Davis broke a 10-10 tie with a three-run blast in the 10th, one inning after Stephen Piscotty extended the game with a solo shot. Jed Lowrie and Mark Canha also went deep for the A’s, who scored 11 times over the final four innings.
— The Cardinals pulled out a 4-2 win over the Reds on Dexter Fowler’s two-run homer in the 11th inning. Austin Gomber carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his first major league start, one night after Daniel Poncedeleon no-hit the Reds for seven innings in his big league debut. Eugenio (ay-oo-HAY’-nee-oh) Suarez hit a game-tying homer for the second straight game, a two-run blast in the seventh.
— Carlos Rodon carried one-hit shutout into the eighth inning of the White Sox’s 4-2 victory over the Angels. Rodon no-hit Los Angeles until Andrelton Simmons hit a two-out single in the sixth. Yoan Moncada smacked a solo homer for Chicago.
— Michael Conforto slammed a two-run homer and Devin Mesoraco (meh-soh-RAH’-koh) provided a three-run double as the Mets doubled up the Padres, 6-3. Zack Wheeler tossed four-hit ball over seven innings and blanked San Diego after Wil Myers hit a two-run single that brought the Padres within 3-2 in the third inning.
— Mike Moustakas (moos-TAH’-kahs) and Salvador Perez homered and drove in two runs apiece in the Royals’ 5-4 win over the Tigers. Burch Smith allowed only a fourth-inning single by Niko Goodrum and left leading 5-0 with one out in the seventh before Victor Martinez blasted a three-run homer.
MLB-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The Yankees have added another lefty to their bullpen by getting Zach Britton from the Orioles for three prospects.
The 30-year-old Britton will serve as a setup man for closer Aroldis Chapman. He is 1-0 with a 3.45 ERA and four saves in 16 appearances since making his season debut on Jun 12. He began the season on the disabled list after tearing his right Achilles tendon in December.
Right-hander Dillon Tate is going to the Orioles along with left-hander Josh Rogers and right-hander Cody Carroll.
The Yanks also put catcher Gary Sanchez back on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right groin, one day after failing to hustle on a pair of key plays in a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. Sanchez missed 20 games from June 25 to July 19 because of the groin injury. After Monday night’s game, Sanchez said through a translator that the groin issues were “definitely behind me” and that “it’s about doing a better job overall.”
Elsewhere around the majors:
— Mariners pitcher James Paxton had a setback in his recovery from a lower back injury and was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday. Rather than coming off the disabled list to face San Francisco, Paxton remained on the DL dealing with the stiffness in his lower back.
— Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant wasn’t in Tuesday’s lineup against Arizona because of a recurrence of his left shoulder inflammation. Manager Joe Maddon said Bryant also could miss Wednesday’s game.
— Athletics opening day starter Kendall Graveman will have Tommy John surgery after a recent setback with his troublesome pitching elbow. Graveman was 0-5 with an 8.89 ERA in his six starts this season for the A’s before getting sent down to Triple-A Nashville on April 26.
— Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after compiling an .065 average in 15 games this month, including a career-worst 0-for-28 skid he snapped Friday. Texas filled the roster spot by recalling left-hander Brandon Mann from Triple-A.
NFL-NEWS
Rams sign Gurley to extension
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has agreed to a lucrative four-year contract extension.
The Rams didn’t announce the financial terms of the deal, but ESPN says the extension is worth $60 million through 2023.
The NFL’s offensive player of the year was a league standout in his third NFL season while playing in first-year coach Sean McVay’s explosive offense. He rushed for 1,305 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching 64 passes for 788 yards and six more TDs.
In other NFL news:
— The Cleveland Browns finally have quarterback Baker Mayfield under contract. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft finalized his four-year, $32 million deal that includes a $22 million signing bonus. Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy last season after passing for 4,627 yards and 43 touchdowns.
— The Lions have put defensive end Ziggy Ansah on the physically unable to perform list. Ansah is back with the Lions on the franchise tag and has missed seven games in his five NFL seasons. The Lions also placed fullback Nick Badwen on injured reserve with a knee injury, signed linebacker Freddie Bishop and put wide receiver Andy Jones on the PUP list.
— The Titans are releasing outside linebacker Kevin Dodd, an unceremonious finish for a former second-round pick who never came close to living up this draft position. This move comes two days after the Titans placed Dodd on the “did not report” list.
— Bengals owner Mike Brown says President Donald Trump’s numerous tweets attacking NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem have prolonged the issue, which he sees as one of the league’s biggest distractions. Brown says Trump’s tweets have worked against finding a resolution to the issue. He says the president has “stirred the pot” for political reasons, putting the league in an unfavorable light.
NBA-NEWS
Love re-signs with Cavaliers
UNDATED (AP) — All-Star forward Kevin Love has signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are beginning anew following LeBron James’ departure.
The 29-year-old just completed his fourth season with Cleveland, which was swept by Golden State in the NBA Finals. That loss was followed by James leaving in free agency to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Love now becomes the centerpiece of the franchise after being mentioned in trade speculation since arriving in Cleveland. He averaged 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds last season when he made his fifth All-Star team.
In other NBA news:
— The Lakers have re-signed forward Travis Wear to a two-way contract. Wear played 17 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
NHL-NEWS
Capitals bring back Orpik
UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Capitals are bringing back Brooks Orpik, a leader on their Stanley Cup-winning team.
The 37-year-old defenseman signed a one-year, million-dollar contract with $500,000 in performance bonuses. The deal comes about a month after the Caps dealt him to Colorado to clear salary cap space. The Avalanche bought out the final year of his previous contract, making him a free agent.
Orpik scored no goals and finished with 10 points and a minus-9 in 81 games for Washington last season.
Elsewhere in the NHL:
— Defenseman Brandon Montour has agreed to a two-year, $6.775 million contract to stay with the Anaheim Ducks. Montour had nine goals and 23 assists in 80 games last season, his first full NHL campaign.
— Predators forward Austin Watson has pleaded no contest to domestic assault, one month after getting arrested. He can have the misdemeanor charge dismissed if he fulfills terms of his judicial diversion program.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL-PLAYER DIES
Maine player collapses and dies during workout
ORONO, Maine (AP) — A University of Maine football player has collapsed and died during a preseason workout on campus.
University officials say 18-year-old Darius Minor collapsed Tuesday afternoon and could not be resuscitated by training staff and first responders.
Minor was in the third week of UMaine’s Freshman Workout. Officials say he was one of 17 first-year student-athletes participating when he collapsed about 15 minutes into a supervised light workout.
SERENA WILLIAMS-DRUG TESTING
Serena Williams hits out again at testing ‘discrimination’
UNDATED (AP) — Serena Williams has complained on social media that it’s “test Serena” time again as she once more hit out at the frequency with which she is selected for anti-doping tests.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion took to Twitter Tuesday night after she received another visit from a tester.
Williams tweeted: “And it’s that time of the day to get ‘randomly’ drug tested and only test Serena. Out of all the players it’s been proven I’m the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least I’ll be keeping the sport clean.”
In a second message, the 36-year-old American added: “But I’m ready to do whatever it takes to have a clean sport so bring it on. I’m excited.”
Williams has complained before at being drug-tested more than other American tennis players this year.
GOLF COURSE FIRE
Golf carts destroyed where Beckham wants soccer stadium
MIAMI (AP) — Fire rescue officials say around 40 golf carts were destroyed in a fire at the Miami golf course where David Beckham wants to build a soccer stadium.
Capt. Ignatius Carroll tells the Miami Herald that crews found a “large body of fire” near the golf clubhouse at Melreese Country Club on Tuesday night.
Carroll says fire crews contained the fire in the parking lot, keeping it from spreading to the pro shop. No one was injured, and the cause is under investigation. The 911 call about the fire came in about an hour and a half after the golf course closed on Tuesday night.
The Miami City Commission agreed last week to let voters decide in November whether the golf course should be developed into a soccer and retail complex.
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