– Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Aug 24

CSi Weather…

REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms late in the morning in the Valley City area. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds

5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds

5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly

cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms

after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in

the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of

thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain showers and

thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of

precipitation 60 percent.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain

showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers

and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in southern North
Dakota Wednesday afternoon.

Thunderstorms are again possible Thursday into the weekend. A
couple rounds of severe storms will be possible, especially across
southeast North Dakota into west central Minnesota.

Thunderstorms are again possible Thursday into the weekend. A
couple rounds of severe storms will be possible.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to a fire early Tuesday morning, about 2-a.m. at 102 7th Avenue in NE Jamestown. Lt. Sheldon Mohr says a storage unit, box car and small shed were destroyed.

The cause was not immediately determined.

No injuries reported.

Five City Fire Units and 22 fire fighters cleared the scene at 6:28-a.m.

Ellendale (CSi) On Monday evening the Ellendale Police Department issued a news release, looking for a 62 year old male, Everett Rains. who was last seen leaving his residence in Ellendale, North Dakota on August 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. He was driving a white 2002 Ford F-250 with North Dakota plates 359CBW. The vehicle has a ratchet strap on the right side holding the tailgate shut.

Mr. Rains left without his cellphone and medication. Ellendale Police are concerned for his safety as he may become disorientated without his medication. If you see his vehicle or him, please contact the Ellendale Police Department at (701) 535-0887. Mr. Rains may have traveled to South Dakota.

Finley (NDHP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of a A 35-year-old Lisbon, North Dakota, man who was killed in a head-on collision in Steele County.

Cody Rader was killed in the crash near Finley on Wednesday, August, 18 when he apparently crossed the center line, striking a Peterbilt tractor. He was declared dead at the scene.

54 year old, Ernest Matelski, of Hillsboro, was driving a Peterbilt tractor southbound on Highway 32 Wednesday morning south of Finley, and Rader was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche northbound. The Chevrolet crossed the center line into the southbound lane, striking the Peterbilt head-on, according to the NDHP.

The Peterbilt and its loaded trailer went into the west ditch and the Chevrolet entered the east ditch, rolling onto its top and catching fire, according to NDHP. Matelski was not injured

Road conditions were dry and weather conditions were clear with light wind. It is unknown if Rader was wearing a seatbelt.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by NDHP. The Steele County Sheriff, Hope Ambulance and the Hope Fire Department assisted at the scene.

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

COVID-19 Stats.

Mon. Aug. 23 2021

11- a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 0

Total Positives: 1454

Active: 9

Recovered: 1412

Stutsman

New Positives: 0

Total Positives: 3631

Active: 23

Recovered: 3526

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million doses already have been administered in the U.S. since emergency use began in December. The decision could push some vaccine holdouts toward getting the shots. And it could spur more vaccine mandates by companies, universities and local governments.

The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday held a news conference on COVID-19 updates.

A statement from the NDDoH says:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age, and for the administration of a third dose to certain immunocompromised individuals.

Govern Doug Burgum says, “The health and safety of North Dakota citizens remains our top priority, and safe, effective vaccines are our best tool to preserve hospital capacity and protect against COVID-19, including the highly contagious Delta variant spreading rapidly across our state,” North Dakota. Today’s announcement that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine meets the FDA’s high standards for full approval instills further confidence that the vaccine is safe and effective and helps address vaccine hesitancy related to the emergency use authorization. Individuals who still have questions or concerns about the vaccines are encouraged to visit with their doctor or medical provider.”

More than 50% of North Dakotans have already taken the important step of choosing to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Vaccination continues to be the strongest defense against serious illness. Those who have been waiting for FDA approval are encouraged to make an appointment to be vaccinated to protect themselves and those they care about.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to noon.

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.

Valley City (Chamber 8-23-21) Message to Valley City Community from Mayor Carlsrud.

Hi Everybody,

Wasn’t it nice having rain? It even smells good! One fellow said, “I just sat in my car and watched it rain”. I saw two young boys who were drenched and riding bikes in shorts & tennis shoes …… they were smiling!!

Thursday evening people enjoyed Summer Nights on Central with food, fellowship and music, a great combination.

The COVID Delta Variant is rearing its ugly head. Our state and county numbers are rising at uncomfortable rates and people are being hospitalized. Booster shots will be available soon for people who have had the Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations. Statistics show vaccination is effective against the virus. About 90% of those hospitalized are not fully vaccinated. It seems the best mitigation is a vaccination; please consider getting yours.

There was a nice crowd at the VCSU Football Scrimmage with Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Fergus Falls (MSCTC) Thursday night. Many players from each team had multiple snaps and a great opportunity for the MSCTC kids and coaches to see the beautiful VCSU Campus and Facilities.

In case you haven’t had a chance, go by and see the VCSU Center for the Arts Building. It is state-of–the-art and beautiful.

Tom Heller, CEO of MRES, presented at our last commission meeting. He noted that Valley City has a residential cost per 1,000 KWH, an average monthly usage, of $87.25 which is the lowest cost compared to many in our area.

Fun fact – protecting our environment, Valley City’s power supply is 93% CARBON FREE!!

Thank you to contributors again this week.

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” (Steve Jobs)

Blessings, Be Respectful, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

Jamestown (CSi) A building that most recently housed a Chinese restaurant and other businesses over the years was leveled by construction workers on Monday, along Highway 281 South and 25th Street.

A new building to contain another restaurant currently located in another part of Jamestown will move and locate there.

Jamestown (CSi) The 57^th Annual JFAA Art Show will open August 26, and runs through October 9, this year.

Despite Covid-19 the show must go on and they currently have over 75 artworks submitted for this year’s exhibition.

The Arts Center reports that, there was a moment in July when registrations were arriving slowly that we feared there might be an artistic hiccup for whatever reason. They quickly re-advertised, dropped the entry fees (thanks to a generous support from Bank Forward) and reached out to again to artists. Miraculously, the show entries began to arrive. These times haven’t been easy on artists with galleries closed, exhibitions cancelled and sales down. All of the entry fees for this exhibition go to support small cash awards so Bank Forward stepping up to assist with covering these costs is a wonderful gesture and greatly appreciated.

The community can also help artists during this pandemic by visiting the show and perhaps purchasing a one-of-a-kind special gift of art. This exhibition is unique as many of the artworks are relatively affordable.

PRIZES TO BE AWARDED
$100 Best of Show
$50 Juror’s Choice Awards in each category
$50 Youth category
$50 People’s choice award
People’s Choice Award
Will be determined based on popular vote at the conclusion of the exhibit.

Sponsored by: Medicine Shoppe.

Featured image Best of Show 2020: Martin’s Bug, Bonnie Tressler, Mosaic

The exhibit will be open for public viewing starting on August 26 starting at 5:30 pm. Awards will be announced on that date. The Exhibit runs through October 9, 2021.

Jamestown (Chamber) The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is pleased to announce Ray & Janet Thielman of 1223 2^nd Place NE as the 12^th Yard of Week winner for 2021. Congratulations on this beautiful yard and thank you for your efforts to help beautify Jamestown. Job well done! They will receive a gift certificate from our award sponsor Menards in Jamestown.

The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 7th and ends September 3^rd. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.

Thank you to Menards in Jamestown for sponsoring this program.

To nominate a yard for the Yard of the Week program, please contact the Chamber at 701-252-4830. The completed forms require a valid phone number so we can contact the perspective winner. Forms are also available on our website at www.jamestownchamber.com. Forms can be emailed to director@jamestownchamber.com. All single family residences within Jamestown are eligible for the program.

Jamestown (Nat’l Buffalo Museum) The National Buffalo Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, September 18, 2021, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 17^th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums.

The annual event allows museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day. This year’s event is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company.

Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors—it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. It represents a national commitment to access, equity and inclusion.

With many public spaces being shut down for a year or more, Museum Day 2021 celebrates the reopening of museums after long closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s theme, Experience America, represents the return to, and resurgence of, our country’s diverse cultural experiences, in the safest possible way. While tickets will be free of charge, participating museums will have safety precautions in place for this year’s event so guests can safely and comfortably enjoy their experience.

National Buffalo Museum, Executive Director, Ilana Xinos says, “We’re coming off an incredibly busy summer, with visitors from all 50 states and several other countries experiencing the museum. In keeping the Smithsonian’s Museum Day’s theme, Experience America, we’re pleased to participate in allowing more people to experience the US National Mammal, the North American bison.”

The National Buffalo Museum’s mission is to advocate for the restoration of the North American Bison through education and outreach. Established in 1993, the museum continues to tell the story of the North American bison.

Museum Day tickets are available for download at Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay. Visitors who present a Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on September 18, 2021. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated as more museums continue to register, can be found at Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay.

For more information, please visit Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay.

About Smithsonian Media

Smithsonian Media is comprised of its flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, Air & Space magazine, Smithsonian Books, and the Smithsonian Media Digital Network. In addition, Smithsonian Media oversees the Smithsonian Institution’s interest in the Smithsonian Channel, a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution and CBS/Showtime. Smithsonian Media is a division of Smithsonian Enterprises, the revenue-generating business unit of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Approximately 30 million people from around the world visit the museums annually. (smithsonianmag.com / si.edu)

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state collection program has taken in about 130 tons of chemicals this year. The Bismarck Tribune reports the state Project Safe Sent Program gives farmers, ranchers, pesticide handlers, government agencies and homeowners a way to dispose of herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides they can’t use for free. The state Agriculture Department said collections in 12 communities this year totaled more than 258,100 pounds of unusable pesticides. Nearly 350 farmers, ranchers, applicators, homeowners and others took part in the program. Last year the program collected about 57 tons at eight sites. The record is nearly 261 tons, set in 2019.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A petroleum company has reported a saltwater spill in northwestern North Dakota to state regulators. The Bismarck Tribune reports Whiting Oil and Gas says the spill occurred Thursday. The company told regulators that a broken fitting in a pipeline system operated by Goodnight Midstream resulted in the spill at a well site 11 miles south of Stanley in Mountrail County. The company says 1,400 barrels containing 58,800 gallons of saltwater spilled but was contained and most of the fluid has been recovered. Saltwater, also known as brine, can come up along with oil and gas from a well.

CARPIO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man was killed in a three-truck crash that caused a spill that forced the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 52 near Carpio in north-central North Dakota. The Highway Patrol says 41-year-old Adrian Benson, of Burlington, was diving a GMC pickup that was trying to pass a Ford pickup when his vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming semi around 1 a.m. Sunday. The GMC caught fire, while the semi overturned. The Ford ran off the roadway. Benson died at the scene. The Highway Patrol says the semi was hauling a “diesel-based substance” that leaked, requiring an extensive cleanup.

In sports…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRESEASON POLL

Bismarck St. Marys (3) 0-0 32
Jamestown (3) 0-0 31
Fargo South (2) 0-0 30
Fargo North 0-0 14
Dickinson 0-0 10

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Devils Lake (0-0)

Bismarck Century (6) 0-0 38
West Fargo (2) 0-0 26
Bismarck High 0-0 23
West Fargo Sheyenne 0-0 12
Bismarck Legacy 0-0 7

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Fargo Davies (0-0), Fargo Shanley (0-0) and Minot High (0-0)

Jamestown travels to Dickinson Friday night at 7-p.m.

Bismarck (CSi) – Gov. Doug Burgum Monday appointed Wildlife Division Chief Jeb Williams to serve as the next director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, effective Aug. 24, citing his broad experience and leadership during his 22-year career with the agency.

Williams joined the Game and Fish Department in 1999 and has served in a variety of roles including natural resource technician and biologist, outreach biologist and wildlife resource management supervisor. He was named chief of the department’s Wildlife Division in 2014 after having served as assistant wildlife chief since 2011.

Burgum says, “Jeb has a strong track record as a highly capable leader on issues affecting fish and wildlife resources and as an effective communicator in relating those issues to North Dakota’s hunters and anglers and the general public. His extensive background, commitment to public service and trusted leadership within Game and Fish will benefit North Dakota citizens and the management of our state’s abundant wildlife resources.”

Williams grew up in Beach, N.D., and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Dickinson State University. He is a past recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service for developing and implementing outreach programs that benefit the department and citizens. As Wildlife Division chief, he has overseen the department’s largest division, helped formulate policy on the federal farm bill, successfully negotiated and implemented agreements for elk and bighorn sheep with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and MHA Nation, and represented the department on several national boards, among other duties.

Williams says, “I’m honored to be selected as the next director with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and grateful for the opportunity to lead a very professional and dedicated agency committed to the well-being of North Dakota’s fish and wildlife resources,” Williams said.

Williams succeeds Director Terry Steinwand, who retired July 31 after more than 15 years as director and nearly 40 years with the department.

Burgum expressed his gratitude for Deputy Director Scott Peterson for serving as interim director since Steinwand’s retirement.

Game and Fish has a two-year budget of approximately $92 million and is authorized for 165 full-time team members.

MLB…Red Sox cruise pass Rangers

UNDATED (AP) — Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4.

Shaw, who entered as a defensive replacement in the eighth, drove a 3-2 pitch off Dennis Santana over Boston’s bullpen. He flipped his bat and looked at the dugout before rounding the bases and getting mobbed at the plate. It was Shaw’s first hit since he was claimed off waivers from Milwaukee on Aug. 15.

In other Monday action:

— Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning off struggling closer Lou Trivino, and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Oakland Athletics 5-3. Ty France launched a tying homer off Trivino to start the ninth, handing the reliever his second straight blown save after converting 14 in a row. The A’s lost a third consecutive game by giving away a late lead. Matt Olson’s 32nd home run in the sixth put Oakland on top after Mitch Haniger’s tying, two-run shot in the top of the inning.

— Pinch-runner Breyvic Valera scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1. Valera ran for Reese McGuire after the Blue Jays catcher singled off Craig Kimbrel to begin the inning. Valera took second on a wild third strike to Bo Bichette, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored when Kimbrel uncorked another wild pitch, this time to Teoscar Hernández. Tim Mayza pitched a perfect eighth inning to earn the win and Jordan Romano finished for his 12th save in 13 chances. The Blue Jays spoiled a strong outing by Chicago’s Lance Lynn and handed the White Sox their fourth loss in five games.

— Yoshi Tsutsugo homered and Bryan Reynolds tripled in the seventh to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5. With the game tied in the eighth, Noé (NOH’-way) Ramirez (0-1) walked three straight to load the bases before Jake Faria came in to face Ke’Bryan Hayes with one out. Hayes sent a dribbler to short on the 10th pitch of the at-bat, scoring Kevin Newman. Pirates reliever Anthony Banda (2-0) struck out the side in the eighth. David Bednar retired the side in order in the ninth for his second major league save.

— Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove in three runs to carry the New York Yankees to their 10th straight victory, cooling off the streaking Atlanta Braves 5-1. The Yankees snapped first-place Atlanta’s own nine-game winning streak in the first regular-season matchup in almost 120 years between teams that had won at least nine in a row. Stanton homered in the second inning off Huascar Ynoa (ee-NOH’-ah) and snapped a 1-all tie in the sixth with a two-out, two-run double. Gary Sanchez tacked on a two-run single in the eighth. Dansby Swanson homered for Atlanta. The win went to Jordan Montgomery.

— Rafael Ortega hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs ended their longest home losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Manuel Rodriguez (2-2) earned the victory after pitching the ninth for Chicago, which snapped a 13-game skid at Wrigley Field. Reliever David Bard (7-9) allowed the game-winner after a walk-filled eighth inning helped the Cubs to get closer.

MLB-NEWS

Slumping Padres fire pitching coach

UNDATED (AP) — The slumping San Diego Padres have fired pitching coach Larry Rothschild. The 67-year-old Rothschild has been with the Padres for the past two seasons. San Diego has lost nine of its past 11 games and is now in third place in the NL West, 13 games behind the first place San Francisco Giants. The Padres fell one game behind the Cincinnati Reds for the second and final NL Wild Card slot after their latest loss. Ben Fritz will be the interim pitching coach for the rest of the season.

In other MLB news:

— Highly regarded Miami Marlins pitching prospect Edward Cabrera is scheduled to make his major league debut Wednesday at Washington. Cabrera is 3-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 13 starts at three minor league levels this year. He was sidelined early in the season by a biceps injury. The 23-year-old right-handed Dominican is 19-25 with a 3.54 ERA in five seasons in the minors.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Big Ten teams forfeit if unable to play because of COVID-19

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn’t have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19.

The Big Ten said the team that forfeits will be assessed a loss in the conference standings and its opponent will be credited with a win. If both teams are unable to compete on the date of as scheduled conference game because of COVID-19, and the game can’t be rescheduled, it will be considered a no contest.

The Power Five conferences appear headed toward having similar forfeit policies.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-AP PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Iowa State, Notre Dame highlight AP preseason All-Americans

UNDATED (AP) — Notre Dame and Iowa State each has three players on The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Eight teams have at least two first-team All-Americans.

Fighting Irish defensive back Kyle Hamilton is joined by teammates Cain Madden, a guard who transferred from Marshall in the offseason, and running back Kyren Williams, who made the team as an all-purpose player.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall is joined by two teammates: tight end Charlie Kolar and linebacker Mike Rose.

Oklahoma’s Spencer Rattler is the first-team quarterback.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-FIESTA BOWL-SPORTS GAMBLING

Fiesta Bowl, Caesars announce sports betting partnership

PHOENIX (AP) — The Fiesta Bowl Organization has announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment. It will pair one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona. It’s also the first partnership between a college bowl game and a sports betting company.

Caesars will host fan lounges at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale and at the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, which is played at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.

Sports betting goes live in Arizona on Sept. 9.

NFL….

Winston TDs highlight Saints’ 23-21 preseason win over Jags

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game.

Winston completed nine of 10 passes for 123 yards without an interception. The performance bolsters his candidacy to succeed Drew Brees as the Saints’ new starter. Taysom Hill passed for 138 yards and a touchdown for New Orleans. No. 1 overall draft choice Trevor Lawrence completed 14 of 23 passes for 113 yards for Jacksonville. Incumbent Jags starter Gardner Minshew was 13 of 21 for 149 yards and an interception.

NFL-NEWS

— The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen. The signing represents another attempt to revive the defense from a dismal 2020 season. The 33-year-old was at the team facility for a tryout last week. He is a four-time Pro Bowl pick with 80 1/2 sacks in 11 seasons in the NFL.

UNDATED. (AP) — The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend.

The team said in a statement that Newton went to the appointment on Saturday and tested negative each day for COVID-19. But due to a misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL facilities that is required by NFL and NFLPA protocols, he has been subjected to a five-day, re-entry cadence before he can return to the Patriots team facilities.

In other NFL news:

— Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to virtual meetings as a precaution. Lamb and safeties Malik Hooker and Israel Mukuamu joined defensive tackle Carlos Watkins and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Watkins and Quinn were sent home from the stadium before Saturday’s 20-14 preseason loss to Houston.

— New York Jets linebacker Jarrad Davis will be sidelined through the first several weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury. Jets coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Davis’ injury will sideline him into the season, and the team will evaluate whether the linebacker will be placed on injured reserve to start the regular season. He is expected to return around the bye week in mid-October.

— The Tennessee Titans may have seen enough to pick their kicker with one preseason game remaining. The Titans waived as injured kicker Tucker McCann on Monday, leaving Sam Ficken as the lone kicker on the roster after a strong week in practices and in Tennessee’s 34-3 win over Tampa Bay.

— The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran defensive end Taco Charlton, offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann and defensive back Will Parks on Monday as they made the next round of roster cuts ahead of their preseason finale. The Chiefs also waived linebacker Riley Cole and quarterback Anthony Gordon.

— Browns kicker Cody Parkey is being placed on injured reserve, meaning Chase McLaughlin will likely begin the season as Cleveland’s starter. Parkey, who had a solid season for the Browns in 2020 and is best known for his “double doink” miss for Chicago in the 2018 playoffs, sustained a quadriceps injury in Sunday’s exhibition win over the New York Giants.

NHL-OBIT-JIMMY HAYES

Jimmy Hayes, 31, Boston College star who played in NHL, dies

MILTON, Mass. (AP) — The Boston College hockey star and former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died. A law enforcement official says medics on Monday were called to the Hayes home in the Boston suburbs, where he was pronounced dead. No other details were disclosed.

Hayes won a national championship at Boston College and went on to play seven seasons with four NHL clubs. The 6-foot-5 right wing was a second-round pick in the 2008 NHL draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two years later, he helped Boston College to the national title. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. Younger brother Kevin Hayes is a center for the Philadelphia Flyers. Jimmy Hayes was 31 years old.

WNBA-BIDEN-SEATTLE STORM

Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House.

In doing so, he celebrated their success on the court and hailed the four-time title holders for changing lives with their activism. The visit by the Seattle Storm marks the first time that an NBA or WNBA team has visited the White House since the Cleveland Cavaliers were feted by Barack Obama in 2016. Presidents typically host college and major league sports champions for a White House ceremony. But the two big basketball leagues skipped such celebrations during President Donald Trump’s administration.

PGA-NORTHERN TRUST OPEN

Finau ends long PGA victory drought

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) —Tony Finau (FEE’-now) is a winner on the PGA Tour again. Finally. Finau ended a drought of more than five years and 142 tournaments on the PGA Tour by winning The Northern Trust in a playoff. But he needed some help. Cameron Smith hit his tee shot over a wall and out of play on the first extra hole. Earlier, Jon Rahm played the closing stretch with two bogeys and no birdies to fall out of the lead.

Finau shot 30 on the back nine and closed with a 65 at Liberty National. The victory moves him atop the FedEx Cup.

GOLF-NC A&T-SMITH

Smith moves from NBA to college classes, golf at N.C. A&T

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — J.R. Smith has gone from the NBA to attending classes and playing golf at North Carolina A&T.

The 16-year NBA veteran skipped college basketball in 2004. He went on to win two world championships and make millions. Now he’s a freshman walk-on for the Aggies. Smith says he was drawn to the Greensboro, North Carolina, school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University. Smith was originally supposed to play college basketball in the same state at North Carolina under Roy Williams. Now Smith is focusing on finishing assignments like his first-ever Powerpoint presentation for an English class.

In world and national news…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Kathy Hochul has become New York’s first female governor. The Democrat from western New York assumed the office at the stroke of midnight Tuesday. She’s taking control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo submitted his resignation letter late Monday. Hochul’s ascent to the top job comes as the state is dealing with a rising number of COVID-19 cases and an economy still hurting from the pandemic.

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief has warned that she has credible reports of “summary executions” and restrictions on women in areas under Taliban control in Afghanistan. Michelle’s Bachelet’s comments Tuesday could fuel fears of what the Taliban’s rule might hold a week before U.S. forces are set to withdraw. Bachelet urged the Human Rights Council to take “bold and vigorous action” to monitor the rights situation in Afghanistan as she sought to ensure that international attention on the country doesn’t wane. In the wake of their stunning takeover, Taliban leaders have promised to restore security and tried to project an image of moderation, but many Afghans are skeptical.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The speedy Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has revived alarms about a resurgent al-Qaida and new terrorism threats against the U.S. The group’s danger to the United States had been eclipsed in the past two decades by other threats, but experts are concerned that al-Qaida could again be given unfettered safe harbor by the Taliban. The renewed attention to international terrorism comes as the U.S. is confronting a swell of national security threats from China, Russia and, closer to home, a surge in domestic violent extremism.

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Governor David Ige is asking people not to visit the islands. He said it’s not a good time to travel to the islands and that he wants visitors and residents to limit travel to essential purposes. He is making this request while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community. As part of the effort to curb the spread, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he will restrict indoor gatherings to 10 people and outdoor gatherings to 25. Blangiardi says the rules would affect weddings and other events and take effect on Wednesday. He’s also urging people to get vaccinated.

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mostly gaining, boosted by a near-record rise on Wall Street. Still, early momentum Tuesday began to fizzle over worries about the economic fallout from surging coronavirus infections in Asia. European shares were little changed and mixed in early trading. Benchmarks in Japan, Australia, South Korea and China all finished higher. Some parts of Asia have had slower vaccine rollouts than the U.S. and Europe and are at a greater risk for the more contagious delta variant. The relatively slow vaccination campaigns outside mainland China have hurt consumer spending, tourism, industrial production and exports.