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As a former top recruit in the Class of 2009 (he was ranked No. 2 overall in 247Sports’ Composite rankings for that season before going to Kentucky), Wall says he knows what it’s like when people try to seal a player’s commitment to their team. The seven-year Washington Wizards veteran put it like this: MORE: Louisville’s ‘Coach-2’ reportedly identified as Rick Pitino “If you are the No. 1 guy or the top guy, you’re going to have guys come at you,” Wall said (via CSN Mid-Atlantic)....

Some had speculated that the 42-year-old millionaire may run again after his late entry into the 2018 race, which included spending $3 million of his own money, led him to finish second to McMaster in a result so close that it triggered a runoff election. However, Warren did say the PAC he founded in 2020, South Carolina’s Conservative Future, would be involved in fundraising and support of other races in the state, including several House and education-related races, but he didn’t mention whether it would lend support to a candidate in the gubernatorial race....

Weisert was the oldest victim out of eight people who were killed Thursday evening when a gunman opened fire first outside of the facility in the parking lot, and then inside the building. His wife, Mary Carol Weisert, said the couple was planning to celebrate five decades of marriage together later this year. She added that Weisert had been working at the FedEx facility for about four-and-a half years....

The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, is suing his ex-wife for defamation and the trial is currently taking place in Fairfax, Virginia. Heard, 36, meanwhile, is countersuing for $100 million, accusing Depp of defamation. One moment from the court proceedings that has become a source of internet memes and jokes is an instance when one of Heard’s lawyers asked Depp about his wine drinking. A video of the former couple arguing was shown to the court, during which Depp is seen pouring wine while angrily asking: “Want to see crazy, I’ll give you [expletive] crazy....

Weeks after his defamation trial against Amber Heard concluded, Depp was due to face film crew member Gregg “Rocky” Brooks, who has accused the actor of punching him in the chest during a dispute on the Los Angeles set of the movie City of Lies in April 2017. However, a notice filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by Deadline now reveals that the case has been settled. As part of the deal, Depp will be required to meet unspecified terms by the end of August....

Manziel was notified Tuesday morning that he will supplant current starter Brian Hoyer in an attempt to inject life into the struggling Browns offense, according to Glazer. PHOTOS: Manziel, Year One | IYER: Browns couldn’t have whiffed more on Manziel vs. Hoyer The Browns made the change official Tuesday afternoon. “I’ve tried to spend my entire season learning what it takes to become a pro and it’s been great to watch Brian because he knows what it takes,’’ Manziel said in a team statement....

They are 33 points races into the season. Mentally, it’s been a long and wearing year. So how do those eight drivers battling for the title now deal with that aspect of racing? It varies, driver to driver. Jeff Burton, formerly a Chase-contending driver and now an NBC analyst, understands this. MORE: Texas Sprint Cup starting lineup: Austin Dillon to lead the field Pressure impacts everyone differently. That’s evidence by the varying results, and reaction to those, among the drivers still in contention for the title....

The arrests were the result of multiple sweeps by Massachusetts law enforcement in Lawrence after weeks of surveillance and investigation were conducted. The arrested range in age from 18 to 51, and are from Massachusetts towns Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen, as well as the Dominican Republic. The pathway of trafficking the drugs out of Lawrence, which runs from the small town in Massachusetts through multiple towns northward, ending at the New Hampshire border, has been nicknamed “the Devil’s Highway” by law enforcement....

The 18-year-old singer and entertainer participated in the game on Sunday at Coors Field in Denver, wearing a Chicago Cubs #8 jersey alongside Marvel star Anthony Mackie. Siwa was joined by a host of other celebrities including rapper Quavo, DJ Steve Aoki and actor Ross Butler. Noah Beck, Charles Melton, Residente, Blake Gray and Kane Brown were also among the celebrities that took part in Sunday’s game in aid of fighting hunger in Colorado....

“Got a gorgeous new deck of cards today! 🃏” “It’s almost time for Poker night! Ready to see me win your money? 🃏😆” “You joker! 🃏 Where’d you hide my wallet this time??” “Nice prank! I’m still fishing fake spiders out of my cereal. 🃏” “What’s your favorite movie version of Joker? 🃏 Mine is definitely The Dark Knight. ” “Joker is hands-down the best Batman villain, right? 🃏” “I can’t believe I went ice skating even though I have the worst balance....

But Brewers fans know the All-Star catcher has been the subject of trade rumors involving several different teams. So they were taking no chances Sunday in what might have been the last time they see Lucroy in a Milwaukee uniform. MORE: SN ranks Lucroy as greatest Brewers catcher of all time Lucroy didn’t start Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Pirates, but he pinch-hit in the eighth inning. As he walked to the plate he got a lengthy and enthusiastic standing ovation from the Miller Park crowd....

The players. The NFL commissioner and the league’s most powerful, influential owner settled their differences, financial and otherwise, it was announced Wednesday. After all the clashing of the last several months over the Ezekiel Elliott investigation and over Goodell’s contract extension, the two sides appear to have figured out a way to extract a fine out of the Cowboys owner and to make it sound like less of a fine, and for less of the obvious reason: for going rogue against the league, the other owners and Goodell....

“This medal is definitely for (Biles),” Chiles said. “If it wasn’t for her, we wouldn’t be here where we are right now. We wouldn’t be a silver medalist because of who she is as a person.” Biles had convinced Chiles to move to Houston to train alongside her two years ago, a move that helped Chiles become an Olympian. “Kudos to you girl,” Chiles told Biles. “This is all for you....

On Thursday morning, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life was 9th in the online retailer’s top 10 books. In the introduction, Peterson writes: “I hope that people find this book as helpful personally, as they seem to have found the first set of 12 Rules. It has been a source of immense gratification that so many people have reported drawing strength from the thoughts and the stories I have had the privilege of bringing forth and sharing....

Either way, there’s good reason to look at Spieth, a 21-year-old Texan, as a prime contender at the 2015 Masters. MORE: First-round tee times | Masters odds | Will Tiger Woods’ hard work pay off? Here’s a good way to view Spieth: He has experienced the pressure of leading the Masters in the fourth round. He knows what he must overcome to win this time. Spieth enters play on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club with a win and two second-place finishes in recent tournaments....

The world No. 2 fell apart on his final round at Augusta in April, beginning his back nine with back-to-back bogeys and a quadruple bogey at the par-3 12th. MORE: 12 worst Masters choke jobs | Nicklaus: The whole golfing world feels for Spieth That saw him slip to a tie for second, three shots adrift of eventual champion Danny Willett. Spieth, 22, is preparing to defend his U.S. Open title in June and said he was trying his best to forget about the Masters....

The 22-year-old Spieth, Tour Championship and FedEx Cup winner Sunday, earned his age in millions this season, and, based on the typical percentage a PGA Tour caddie gets, Michael Greller did pretty well himself, Golf.com reported. MORE: Woods’ rollercoaster career, in images | Spieth’s FedEx Cup clincher The math, according to the report: Typically, caddies receive 5 percent of a player’s earnings for making the cut in a tournament, that jumps to 7 percent for finishing in the top 10 and 10 percent for a win....

After missing the cut at the Northern Trust Open, then never contending at last week’s World Golf Championship event, Spieth came out Thursday and fired a 5-over 76 in windy conditions at the Valspar Championship. MORE: PGA Tour winners of the 2015-16 season “Typically, my history (on my off days), I’m able to hold that around even par and I’m just shooting too high a number,” Spieth said, via PGATour....

When the PGA golfer was in high school, he penned a letter to the family who offered him a scholarship to attend Jesuit College Prep in Texas. In the thank you note, Spieth says he earned the scholarship from a work grant program. MORE: Spieth, McIlroy the next generation | Spieth’s U.S. Open odds | Must-see Masters photos He casually tells the family he’s the No. 1 junior golfer in the country in the same way one might mention their favorite ice cream flavor....