The Bundesliga club tweeted to announce the hastily arranged briefing at 12:00 CET, which will address “the current sporting situation”. It is a situation that appears terminal for Bosz’s job prospects following Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga defeat at home to lowly Werder Bremen, a result that extended Dortmund’s winless run to nine matches in all competitions. Indeed, Dortmund’s only win in the past 13 games came against third-tier Magdeburg in the DFB-Pokal and they have been knocked out of the Champions League after failing to win a single group game against Real Madrid, Tottenham or APOEL....

Trailing by two points and facing a fourth-and-1 from the Chargers’ 41 with 1:28 to play, the Jaguars lined up in a heavy formation and appeared to be telegraphing that they would be running a quarterback sneak, a play call that has an absurd success rate. Instead, Pederson got creative — albeit with a lot more risk — and called for an outside run by Travis Etienne with the season on the line....

Pederson, in a media session with Philadelphia reporters, lamented the loss of elite Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Brooks, who suffered a torn left Achilles. He also admitted that wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, recovering from a major foot injury (Lisfranc), may not be ready to play for the start of the season. With Brooks expected to miss the entire season, the Eagles are left shuffling for answers in late June....

That’s just what Midwestern farmers say, warning of higher food prices, both in the United States and worldwide, if the report’s preliminary recommendations are ever implemented. The most controversial calls for a 20 percent cutback in the use of nitrogen fertilizers, which run off into streams and rivers and are carried to the gulf by the Mississippi. Nitrogen does the same thing in the ocean that it does on croplands–it boosts plant growth....

After battling drug problems for the last four years, Downey, 35, was in the midst of a Hollywood comeback. Yet that very return to work could have triggered his relapse. Released less than four months ago after serving a year in prison for another drug charge, Downey was playing Calista Flockhart’s flame in 10 episodes of “Ally McBeal,” was set to appear in the Julia Roberts film “American Sweethearts” and was going to be “Hamlet” onstage for director Mel Gibson....

The bureau privately informed security officials that it had observed people downloading and sharing maps of sensitive areas in Washington, D.C., and discussing how these locations could be used to interfere with security, according to an intelligence briefing obtained by The Washington Post. On Monday, the FBI summarized a number of security concerns posed by “lone wolves” and QAnon followers—some of whom were present at the January 6 Capitol siege—who have indicated they plan to come to Washington for the ceremony....

More than 100 scientists, nuclear engineers, research technicians, designers, project managers and other employees joined the attempt to block the mandate. Several of the employees are specialists with high security clearance, performing functions from national defense to infrastructure improvements and research on COVID-19. In the filing, the workers argue that the mandate violates their constitutional rights and is creating a hostile workplace. For more reporting from The Associated Press, see below....

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), appeared on MSNBC Thursday morning, where co-host Joe Scarborough asked whether he expected the pandemic to get worse. “I think it potentially could get worse,” Fauci said. He said it was good news that cases appeared to be plateauing, a pattern that should be followed by fewer hospitalizations and deaths. “Superimposed upon the good news is the sobering news that we still have a lot of cases and we still have a very serious issue here....

“You know, I’d love it if Michelle would agree to it but I think she’s had it with politics,” Jill told CNN’s New Day on Friday. “She’s so good at everything she does.” Despite her expectation that Michelle wouldn’t want to jump back into the world of politics, Jill added that it would be “wonderful.” Even if it isn’t the former first lady, Jill said her husband would likely look for someone who he could have a relationship with that was similar to the one he had with former President Barack Obama....

The Lockett-Wilson stack is supplemented by Rashaad Penny and Jacob Hollister, while we’re still able to fit Dalvin Cook along with Olabisi Johnson at a value with Thielen out. DraftKings Showdown Picks: Seahawks vs. Vikings CAPTAIN (1.5x points, 1.5x price): WR Tyler Lockett, Seahawks ($14,400) We’re not really sure why Lockett is priced lower than Stefon Diggs, but the Lockett connection with Russell Wilson is too good to ignore in this single-game slate....

Simply draft two quarterbacks, two wide receivers, two running backs, two flex players, one tight end and one defense while staying under the $100,000 salary cap. The player salaries are based on expected point production during the week. Prize Pool and Payout Summary For a $5 entry fee, you have a shot at winning a share of $1,000 in prizes with a first-place prize of $250. Anyone who beats the Sporting News fantasy football experts wins an additional $5....

Lowry played an important role in helping shape Toronto into a successful basketball franchise. He’s the team’s all-time leader in assists, steals, 3-pointers made and triple-doubles. And he of course helped bring an NBA championship to the city in 2019. So it’s not too much of a surprise that a fellow famous Toronto star gave Lowry a call on Wednesday. MORE: The latest Lakers NBA trade rumors Drake called Lowry via FaceTime after the Raptors’ 135-111 win over the Nuggets....

For some of us though, it appears that time has been cut short. The season of Fall Feelings has suddenly rushed in bringing with it a wave of emotions and reminiscing—and to think, it’s only August. You can thank Drake for that. The Canadian rapper surprised fans on Friday with a compilation full of loose tracks and deep cuts released throughout his career that were never featured on an album....

La Palma’s local government reported the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano at around 3:30 p.m. local time on Sunday after seismologists had recorded a series of tremors. The strongest of these tremors measured 4.2 in magnitude. Scientists observed an increase in seismic activity in the days preceding the eruption. On Friday last week the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) said that it had, at some points, recorded more than 400 earthquakes in a single hour....

The All-Star players won’t have a longstanding rivalry as a result of what happened, and they’ve both put it behind them. When Green was asked about it after the Warriors’ Game 7 loss Sunday, he said his relationship with James hasn’t changed. MORE: Cavs cure the curse | Emotional NBA Finals photos “(We are) in the same place we were before,” Green told USA TODAY Sports . “Mad respect. That’s family....

Whatever happens in this year’s NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavaliers, don’t expect Draymond Green to shower LeBron James with any divine comparisons. MORE: Curry’s family keeps him grounded | NBA Finals could be decided beyond the arc This isn’t the first time Green has commented on James’ abilities. He did it back in 2011, when James was still searching for his first NBA title with the Heat....

Brees took time from the Saints’ preparations to compete in a quarterback challenge at training camp. The task: Throw a football from atop a hill through a basketball hoop positioned at the bottom. The two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and three-time first-team All-Pro made it look easy. MORE: Explaining Brees’ contract situation It was a shot NBA MVP Stephen Curry would be proud of, but it may be a bit late for a career change for Brees....

Purdue announced Friday that Brees and his wife, Brittany, have committed $1 million to the football program. MORE: Brees’ heir apparent | Best and worst offseason moves for each NFL team “We care so much about Purdue University,” Drew Brees said in a release. “Purdue has meant so much to me, and it has provided so many things. From the education I received and playing for coach Joe Tiller, to winning a Big Ten championship and going to the Rose Bowl, to the relationships I was able to form with many of my teammates and meeting my beautiful wife … we are so blessed and so thankful....

MORE: ‘-kowskis’ dominate Patriots-Raiders game | Foles shines | Packers’ problems Munnerlyn was flagged for unnecessary roughness and the Saints went on to win 20-9. Brees had an interesting way of describing the play in the press conference after the game. It’s safe to say Brees is a “Hulkamaniac” but he’d rather leave those moves off the field, brother. Source: CBS Sports