chicagosun-times--2020-08-29--Yu Darvish wins sixth consecutive start as Cubs top Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader

If there were any lingering doubts about Yu Darvish being the best starting pitcher in the National League , they were emphatically put to rest Saturday .
In a battle of NL Cy Young contenders in the first game of a doubleheader , Darvish went toe-to-toe with Reds ace Trevor Bauer and came out on top as the Cubs beat Cincinnati 3-0 .
“ He ’ s just at a point where he ’ s really comfortable in who he is , ” manager David Ross said .
“ When you get to a certain point , things start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or your mind catches up with what you can do .
I think he ’ s just at a really good place with all those.
” Darvish didn ’ t dominate like he had in his previous six outings .
He had to battle to get through six innings on a hot and humid day in Cincinnati .
The Reds made Darvish work by putting runners on base in every inning except the first .
He was able to get himself out of jams with the help of two double plays and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the sixth inning with a 3-0 lead , Darvish allowed a leadoff single to Shogo Akiyama before getting Tucker Barnhart to bounce into a double play .
Darvish put a final exclamation point on his outing by blowing a 97 mph fastball by Mark Payton to end the inning .
“ It was big , for sure , ” Darvish said of his sixth consecutive victory .
“ [ Bauer ] has been amazing this year .
‘ ‘ I was thinking before the game , ‘ I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Darvish lowered his ERA to 1.47 and his FIP ( fielding-independent pitching ) to 2.04 .
He allowed seven hits , struck out eight and walked two .
“ I ’ m watching TV after I pitch , and I can tell my stuff is sharper than last year , especially the fastball , ” Darvish said .
“ It ’ s coming out really good.
” Third baseman Kris Bryant has started to take at-bats against live pitching .
He was put on the 10-day injured list Aug. 22 with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrist .
Bryant and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. , who was put on the IL on Aug. 18 with a strained right hamstring , have been ramping up their activity .
Both took five at-bats at alternate site South Bend on Friday and returned to Wrigley Field for a lighter day of work Saturday .
The Cubs will continue to be cautious with Bryant as the wrist begins to improve .
“ Today , he has a lighter day at Wrigley , where he ’ s gon na take some swings , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , we ’ re kind of adjusting and kind of listening to him and seeing how things are going .
He ’ s on the right path .
‘ ‘ [ We ’ ll ] continue to try to get him at-bats as much as we can up until he feels like he ’ s ready to come off [ the injured list ] or we all feel that he ’ s ready to come off .
”

If there were any lingering doubts about Yu Darvish being the best starting pitcher in the National League, they were emphatically put to rest Saturday.
In a battle of NL Cy Young contenders in the first game of a doubleheader, Darvish went toe-to-toe with Reds ace Trevor Bauer and came out on top as the Cubs beat Cincinnati 3-0.
“He’s just at a point where he’s really comfortable in who he is,” manager David Ross said. “When you get to a certain point, things start to line up — your smarts catch up or your mind catches up with what you can do. I think he’s just at a really good place with all those.”
Darvish didn’t dominate like he had in his previous six outings. He had to battle to get through six innings on a hot and humid day in Cincinnati.
The Reds made Darvish work by putting runners on base in every inning except the first. He was able to get himself out of jams with the help of two double plays and a few huge strikeouts to kill would-be rallies.
In the sixth inning with a 3-0 lead, Darvish allowed a leadoff single to Shogo Akiyama before getting Tucker Barnhart to bounce into a double play. Darvish put a final exclamation point on his outing by blowing a 97 mph fastball by Mark Payton to end the inning.
“It was big, for sure,” Darvish said of his sixth consecutive victory. “[Bauer] has been amazing this year.
‘‘I was thinking before the game, ‘I can’t give them more than two runs.’ ”
Darvish lowered his ERA to 1.47 and his FIP (fielding-independent pitching) to 2.04. He allowed seven hits, struck out eight and walked two.
“I’m watching TV after I pitch, and I can tell my stuff is sharper than last year, especially the fastball,” Darvish said. “It’s coming out really good.”
Cautious with Bryant’s wrist
Third baseman Kris Bryant has started to take at-bats against live pitching.
He was put on the 10-day injured list Aug. 22 with a sprained left ring finger and sore left wrist.
Bryant and outfielder Steven Souza Jr., who was put on the IL on Aug. 18 with a strained right hamstring, have been ramping up their activity.
Both took five at-bats at alternate site South Bend on Friday and returned to Wrigley Field for a lighter day of work Saturday.
The Cubs will continue to be cautious with Bryant as the wrist begins to improve.
“Today, he has a lighter day at Wrigley, where he’s gonna take some swings,’’ Ross said. ‘‘Every day, we’re kind of adjusting and kind of listening to him and seeing how things are going. He’s on the right path.
‘‘[We’ll] continue to try to get him at-bats as much as we can up until he feels like he’s ready to come off [the injured list] or we all feel that he’s ready to come off.”


chicagosun-times--2020-08-29--Offense shows signs, but Craig Kimbrel shaky as Cubs split doubleheader with Reds

Good luck has been tough to come by for the Cubs , and after dropping three games in a row to sub-.500 teams , it was time for them to make some good luck of their own .
The doubleheader Saturday provided as good an opportunity as any to do just that .
The Cubs sit atop the National League Central , and after splitting the doubleheader against the Reds , they looked more like the team that started the first half so fast .
“ We know we ’ re a good team , ” first baseman Anthony Rizzo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about doing it every single day.
” It was the little things that helped earn the Cubs a 3-0 victory in Game 1 , and they looked like a well-oiled machine early , using a successful hit-and-run by Willson Contreras and RBI double by Jason Kipnis to score the first run .
Yu Darvish didn ’ t need much help in leading the North Siders to the early victory , but the Cubs ’ ace got some much-needed insurance via two solo home runs by Anthony Rizzo .
He also got some late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think these guys came in really prepared , ’ ’ manager David Ross said .
‘ ‘ Coming in doing the little things , the game plan was to attack .
They did a good job of swinging at pitches in the zone , really good at-bats .
And when you get starting pitching like we got today [ from Darvish ] , we didn ’ t need many [ runs ] .
’ ’ In the Cubs ’ 6-5 loss in the nightcap , the Reds made some costly mistakes .
Nico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right-field line in the fifth inning with the Cubs trailing by a run .
Former Cubs outfielder Nick Castellanos dropped the ball , allowing Hoerner to advance to second base .
Two batters later , Ian Happ sliced an RBI double down the left-field line to tie the score at 4 .
Jason Heyward led off the sixth inning with a single , and after walks to David Bote and Kipnis with no outs , Hoerner made things happen again by hitting a sacrifice fly .
Craig Kimbrel ’ s blown save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from sweeping the twin bill in Cincinnati .
The veteran closer had been making significant progress after his early-season struggles , but he took a step back in this game , walking two batters and throwing three wild pitches that allowed the Reds to score two runs and complete their comeback .
He struck out two .
“ I don ’ t want to call blowing saves or losing a game part of the process , but I also wouldn ’ t call it a step back , ” Kimbrel said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good .
I was able to make big pitches when I needed to .
Just had a ball get through the legs , and we had a blooper drop .
I walked guys , and that hurt us .
You can ’ t put guys on , and you can ’ t throw wild pitches.
” After last week ’ s blowout loss to the White Sox , Rizzo said the way the Cubs were playing didn ’ t represent the type of team they were .
This doubleheader gave them a shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw that team in flashes against the Reds .
“ Yeah , especially in Game 1 with Trevor Bauer .
He ’ s one of the best in the business , and we made him grind , ” Rizzo said .
“ That ’ s our MO .
When we can get one through nine grinding like that and make the pitcher go deep into counts and not just breeze through a couple of batters , it makes it pay off in the long run .
’ ’

Good luck has been tough to come by for the Cubs, and after dropping three games in a row to sub-.500 teams, it was time for them to make some good luck of their own.
The doubleheader Saturday provided as good an opportunity as any to do just that. The Cubs sit atop the National League Central, and after splitting the doubleheader against the Reds, they looked more like the team that started the first half so fast.
“We know we’re a good team,” first baseman Anthony Rizzo said. “It’s just about doing it every single day.”
It was the little things that helped earn the Cubs a 3-0 victory in Game 1, and they looked like a well-oiled machine early, using a successful hit-and-run by Willson Contreras and RBI double by Jason Kipnis to score the first run.
Yu Darvish didn’t need much help in leading the North Siders to the early victory, but the Cubs’ ace got some much-needed insurance via two solo home runs by Anthony Rizzo. He also got some late help from his defense.
“I think these guys came in really prepared,’’ manager David Ross said. ‘‘Coming in doing the little things, the game plan was to attack. They did a good job of swinging at pitches in the zone, really good at-bats. And when you get starting pitching like we got today [from Darvish], we didn’t need many [runs].’’
In the Cubs’ 6-5 loss in the nightcap, the Reds made some costly mistakes. Nico Hoerner lofted a lazy fly ball down the right-field line in the fifth inning with the Cubs trailing by a run. Former Cubs outfielder Nick Castellanos dropped the ball, allowing Hoerner to advance to second base.
Two batters later, Ian Happ sliced an RBI double down the left-field line to tie the score at 4.
Jason Heyward led off the sixth inning with a single, and after walks to David Bote and Kipnis with no outs, Hoerner made things happen again by hitting a sacrifice fly.
Craig Kimbrel’s blown save in the seventh inning prevented the Cubs from sweeping the twin bill in Cincinnati.
The veteran closer had been making significant progress after his early-season struggles, but he took a step back in this game, walking two batters and throwing three wild pitches that allowed the Reds to score two runs and complete their comeback. He struck out two.
“I don’t want to call blowing saves or losing a game part of the process, but I also wouldn’t call it a step back,” Kimbrel said. “I feel like my stuff is still good. I was able to make big pitches when I needed to. Just had a ball get through the legs, and we had a blooper drop. I walked guys, and that hurt us. You can’t put guys on, and you can’t throw wild pitches.”
After last week’s blowout loss to the White Sox, Rizzo said the way the Cubs were playing didn’t represent the type of team they were. This doubleheader gave them a shot to get back to basics. He saw that team in flashes against the Reds.
“Yeah, especially in Game 1 with Trevor Bauer. He’s one of the best in the business, and we made him grind,” Rizzo said. “That’s our MO. When we can get one through nine grinding like that and make the pitcher go deep into counts and not just breeze through a couple of batters, it makes it pay off in the long run.’’


chicagosun-times--2020-08-29--Horoscope for Sunday, August 30, 2020

Horoscope for Sunday, August 30, 2020

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions .
The moon is in Aquarius .
Be extra clear in all your communications with others , especially regarding work or anything to do with a pet .
Likewise , some confusion regarding your own health might arise .
Do not overreact .
Mercury is opposite Neptune , which encourages confusion and even deception .
Take it easy .
Assume nothing when you are dealing with your kids because you might misunderstand something or assume that they are in a certain place and they are not .
With toddlers , be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ romantic partners might feel disappointed .
( A temporary misunderstanding . )
Today your dealings with family members might make you feel tired or discouraged .
Basically , you feel that you are not heard or that you are misunderstood .
Many people feel this way .
Don ’ t take it personally .
Communications with others will be like two ships passing in the night because there is a strong element of confusion and delusion .
If you ’ re discussing something important , make sure the other person clearly understands you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daydreams . )
Be careful because there is an element of confusion that can affect money , cash flow , shopping or making important financial negotiations .
Double check bills and invoices .
Assume nothing .
Don ’ t go overboard buying something .
Easy does it .
Mercury is in your sign opposing Neptune , which is classic for confusion , deceit and misunderstandings .
You might also expect too much from a partner or close friend , which , in turn , means you are disappointed .
Ask yourself : Did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overreact to the energy of today because some of you might suddenly second-guess yourself or feel feelings of self-doubt or wonder if you ’ re doing the right thing .
Please note : This is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon .
It creates confusion and possible deceit .
Sit tight .
All will be well .
Be careful when talking to friends and members of groups because an element of confusion could really cause some problems .
Someone might jump to a conclusion and think they heard something that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Misunderstandings are rampant .
Ditto for disappointments .
Because of the propensity for confusion and deceit , be careful when talking to parents , bosses and the police .
Tell the truth .
Make sure they understand you .
Meanwhile , if you think something fishy is going on , it is !
Tread carefully and assume nothing .
Definitely postpone discussions about politics , religion and racial issues for another day because this is a terrible day for these kinds of talks .
Not only are people easily confused , they might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Furthermore , you will probably accomplish nothing .
Sit this one out .
Be careful if you ’ re doing financial negotiations about shared property , inheritances , paying bills or dealing with the government because some kind of confusion might end up costing you money .
Double check details !
If a little voice in the back of your head suggests that something is off or someone is not telling you the truth , listen to that voice .
Today you have a heightened sensitivity when talking to others .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being buffered !
This can create difficult communications and misunderstandings .
If you feel anxious , confused or nervous about something , relax .
This is fortunately temporary .
“ Gone in 60 Seconds !
” ( Well , not quite . )
If Your Birthday Is Today Actress Jessica Henwick ( 1992 ) shares your birthday .
You are an intelligent problem solver .
Because you are generous and kind , others will do anything for you .
This year you see that service to others , especially within your family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must take care of yourself so that you are a strong resource for yourself and others .
Look around you and invest in the relationships that you value .

Moon Alert
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Aquarius.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Be extra clear in all your communications with others, especially regarding work or anything to do with a pet. Likewise, some confusion regarding your own health might arise. Do not overreact. Mercury is opposite Neptune, which encourages confusion and even deception. Take it easy.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Assume nothing when you are dealing with your kids because you might misunderstand something or assume that they are in a certain place and they are not. With toddlers, be careful about poisonous liquids. Meanwhile, romantic partners might feel disappointed. (A temporary misunderstanding.)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today your dealings with family members might make you feel tired or discouraged. Basically, you feel that you are not heard or that you are misunderstood. Many people feel this way. Don’t take it personally.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Communications with others will be like two ships passing in the night because there is a strong element of confusion and delusion. If you’re discussing something important, make sure the other person clearly understands you. (You might get lost in daydreams.)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Be careful because there is an element of confusion that can affect money, cash flow, shopping or making important financial negotiations. Double check bills and invoices. Assume nothing. Don’t go overboard buying something. Easy does it.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Mercury is in your sign opposing Neptune, which is classic for confusion, deceit and misunderstandings. You might also expect too much from a partner or close friend, which, in turn, means you are disappointed. Ask yourself: Did you express your expectations?
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Do not overreact to the energy of today because some of you might suddenly second-guess yourself or feel feelings of self-doubt or wonder if you’re doing the right thing. Please note: This is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. It creates confusion and possible deceit. Sit tight. All will be well.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Be careful when talking to friends and members of groups because an element of confusion could really cause some problems. Someone might jump to a conclusion and think they heard something that you did not say or vice versa? Misunderstandings are rampant. Ditto for disappointments.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because of the propensity for confusion and deceit, be careful when talking to parents, bosses and the police. Tell the truth. Make sure they understand you. Meanwhile, if you think something fishy is going on, it is! Tread carefully and assume nothing.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Definitely postpone discussions about politics, religion and racial issues for another day because this is a terrible day for these kinds of talks. Not only are people easily confused, they might be fast and loose with the truth. Furthermore, you will probably accomplish nothing. Sit this one out.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Be careful if you’re doing financial negotiations about shared property, inheritances, paying bills or dealing with the government because some kind of confusion might end up costing you money. Double check details! If a little voice in the back of your head suggests that something is off or someone is not telling you the truth, listen to that voice.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you have a heightened sensitivity when talking to others. It’s as if you are not being buffered! This can create difficult communications and misunderstandings. If you feel anxious, confused or nervous about something, relax. This is fortunately temporary. “Gone in 60 Seconds!” (Well, not quite.)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Jessica Henwick (1992) shares your birthday. You are an intelligent problem solver. Because you are generous and kind, others will do anything for you. This year you see that service to others, especially within your family, is important. This is why you must take care of yourself so that you are a strong resource for yourself and others. Look around you and invest in the relationships that you value.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--After ‘son of our community’ is shot by police in Kenosha, Evanston community rallies against racism

Evanston resident Gigi Giles remembers decades ago when Jacob Blake ’ s grandfather marched through the North Shore city calling for an end to segregation .
Even though she was disgusted when she saw the video depicting the shooting of the younger Jacob Blake , she is hopeful it will spur change for the Black community .
She ’ s thought back to the marches the Rev .
Jacob S. Blake led which did eventually lead to Evanston desegregating .
“ I know in my heart that this happened for a reason , ” Giles said .
“ Something good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Giles , 61 , was among a large crowd that gathered Sunday in a parking lot within walking distance from the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Evanston , which Jacob Blake ’ s grandfather once led .
The community service led by local religious leaders came one week after Blake , 29 , was shot in the back repeatedly by Kenosha police in Wisconsin .
A video of the shooting spurred daily protests that at one point turned into a violent clash between Black Lives Matter supporters and a militia group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beth Emet The Free Synagogue , told the crowd that , “ Jacob is the son of our community.
” Many of the speakers Sunday told the crowd “ enough is enough ” while urging them to vote in the upcoming presidential election , saying it was one step toward tackling racism .
The Rev .
Michael Nabors , of the Second Baptist Church , told the crowd gathered that their presence at the gathering was in defiance of racism .
“ The hopes of our ancestors who worked for a better day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ The dreams of those of good will who marched together , went to jail together and suffered together only a generation ago , those dreams will not disappear for there is a righteousness , there is a justice in this universe that has forever shown that good is more powerful than wrong .
Love is more powerful than hate .
And unity is more powerful than division.
” Many in the crowd brought lawn chairs to sit in while listening to the service , which at times included religious music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matters.
” Participants wore masks and organizers encouraged people to raise their fist in the air instead of hugging each other amid concerns of the coronavirus pandemic .
When it was time for Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook to address the crowd , he paused as he appeared to get emotional .
“ It ’ s time to do better , ” Cook said , as the crowd clapped .
“ It ’ s time to get rid of the cops that don ’ t want to play ball our way.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacob Blake as a child , said the community had some “ serious healing ” to do .
He said his department planned to work with Northwestern University experts to review their use of force policies .
He also wants law enforcement to address the trauma inflicted on children who witness situations involving the police .
Laquisha Booker , Blake ’ s partner , previously told NBC ’ s Milwaukee affiliate , WTMJ-TV , that the couple ’ s three children were in the back seat of the SUV when police shot Blake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evanston , said the Evanston community is tight-knit .
She ’ s known many of Blake ’ s relatives since she was a child , and she remembers Blake .
She wanted the family to know the community cares about them .
“ Now he ’ s a hashtag which is absolutely terrible , ” Terrell said after the service .
The Rev .
Deborah Scott , of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church , said she ’ s thought back to the speech Henry McNeal Turner gave in 1868 to the Georgia legislature when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office .
He then questioned if they viewed him as a man .
Over the decades and in recent months , Scott said she continues to hear that call for dignity among the Black community over and over again .
“ It ’ s good that we are here , ” Scott said to the crowd .
“ Not only have we been called to grieve , called to lament but we have also been called into action.
” Blake remained hospitalized Saturday and his family believes the shooting has left him paralyzed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Blake ’ s family , including his father and sister , led a peaceful march through Kenosha , Wisconsin , to decry police violence .
Elvia Malagón ’ s reporting on social justice and income inequality is made possible by a grant from the Chicago Community Trust .

Evanston resident Gigi Giles remembers decades ago when Jacob Blake’s grandfather marched through the North Shore city calling for an end to segregation.
Even though she was disgusted when she saw the video depicting the shooting of the younger Jacob Blake, she is hopeful it will spur change for the Black community. She’s thought back to the marches the Rev. Jacob S. Blake led which did eventually lead to Evanston desegregating.
“I know in my heart that this happened for a reason,” Giles said. “Something good is going to come out of this.”
Giles, 61, was among a large crowd that gathered Sunday in a parking lot within walking distance from the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Evanston, which Jacob Blake’s grandfather once led.
The community service led by local religious leaders came one week after Blake, 29, was shot in the back repeatedly by Kenosha police in Wisconsin. A video of the shooting spurred daily protests that at one point turned into a violent clash between Black Lives Matter supporters and a militia group.
Rabbi Andrea London, of the Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, told the crowd that, “Jacob is the son of our community.” Many of the speakers Sunday told the crowd “enough is enough” while urging them to vote in the upcoming presidential election, saying it was one step toward tackling racism.
The Rev. Michael Nabors, of the Second Baptist Church, told the crowd gathered that their presence at the gathering was in defiance of racism.
“The hopes of our ancestors who worked for a better day shall not be destroyed,” Nabors said. “The dreams of those of good will who marched together, went to jail together and suffered together only a generation ago, those dreams will not disappear for there is a righteousness, there is a justice in this universe that has forever shown that good is more powerful than wrong. Love is more powerful than hate. And unity is more powerful than division.”
Many in the crowd brought lawn chairs to sit in while listening to the service, which at times included religious music. Some brought signs stating, “Black Lives Matters.” Participants wore masks and organizers encouraged people to raise their fist in the air instead of hugging each other amid concerns of the coronavirus pandemic.
When it was time for Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook to address the crowd, he paused as he appeared to get emotional.
“It’s time to do better,” Cook said, as the crowd clapped. “It’s time to get rid of the cops that don’t want to play ball our way.”
Cook, who said he remembers Jacob Blake as a child, said the community had some “serious healing” to do. He said his department planned to work with Northwestern University experts to review their use of force policies.
He also wants law enforcement to address the trauma inflicted on children who witness situations involving the police.
Laquisha Booker, Blake’s partner, previously told NBC’s Milwaukee affiliate, WTMJ-TV, that the couple’s three children were in the back seat of the SUV when police shot Blake.
Kelly Terrell, 52, of Evanston, said the Evanston community is tight-knit. She’s known many of Blake’s relatives since she was a child, and she remembers Blake. She wanted the family to know the community cares about them.
“Now he’s a hashtag which is absolutely terrible,” Terrell said after the service.
The Rev. Deborah Scott, of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, said she’s thought back to the speech Henry McNeal Turner gave in 1868 to the Georgia legislature when rules were created to exclude him from office. He then questioned if they viewed him as a man. Over the decades and in recent months, Scott said she continues to hear that call for dignity among the Black community over and over again.
“It’s good that we are here,” Scott said to the crowd. “Not only have we been called to grieve, called to lament but we have also been called into action.”
Blake remained hospitalized Saturday and his family believes the shooting has left him paralyzed from the waist down. On Saturday, Blake’s family, including his father and sister, led a peaceful march through Kenosha, Wisconsin, to decry police violence.
Elvia Malagón’s reporting on social justice and income inequality is made possible by a grant from the Chicago Community Trust.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--MTV Video Music Awards: Some live songs planned during ceremony

NEW YORK — BET flawlessly launched an awards show during the coronavirus pandemic , and MTV will have its turn to put on an all-star event at a time when live shows have limitations and restrictions .
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air at 7 p.m. Sunday , with pop stars like Lady Gaga , Ariana Grande , The Weeknd and BTS set to perform some of their well-known hits .
The ceremony will air live on MTV but also , for the first time , on The CW on Chicago ’ s WCIU-Channel 26 .
Some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others will air live across various stages in New York City .
The show was originally supposed to be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn , but plans changed in response to the worldwide pandemic .
The 2020 BET Awards , which aired in June , was a major success and one of the first virtual awards shows of the coronavirus era .
While abiding by safety guidelines and rules set in place by government officials to prevent the virus from spreading , the show featured highly produced , artsy taped performances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Legend and Alicia Keys , while also addressing police brutality , inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement .
MTV will attempt to pull off a similar success Sunday , though it has already had some setbacks .
While Miley Cyrus , DaBaby , Black Eyed Peas , Maluma , Doja Cat and CNCO are set to perform , some acts have backed out .
“ The Box ” rapper Roddy Ricch said he had to call off his performance “ due to COVID compliance issues at the last minute.
” And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no longer hitting the stage , though he didn ’ t specifically say why .
Actress and singer KeKe Palmer , who is hosting the show , promised that the VMAs will still be a big show , despite its limits .
“ I think there will be highly memorable moments that people are going to take away from the night for me , ” she said in an interview with The Associated Press .
“ I think they ’ re being very secretive about everything !
But yeah , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And look , the fact that we put on a show at this scale during the middle of a plague is already memorable.
” Gaga and Grande are the top contenders with nine nominations apiece , most of them for their No .
1 collaboration “ Rain on Me , ” which is nominated for the top prize : video of the year .
The Weeknd and Billie Eilish , the second-most nominated acts , are also up for video of the year with “ Blinding Lights ” and “ everything i wanted.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ include Taylor Swift ’ s “ The Man , ” Future and Drake ’ s “ Life Is Good ” and Eminem ’ s “ Godzilla , ” which features late rapper Juice WRLD .
The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories : best music video from home and best quarantine performance .
Grande and Justin Bieber ’ s No .
1 hit “ Stuck with U ” will compete in the music video category along with Drake ’ s “ Toosie Slide , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 5 Seconds of Summer ’ s “ Wildflower , ” blink-182 ’ s “ Happy Days ” and twenty one pilots ’ “ Level of Concern , ” which topped the Billboard rock songs chart for seven weeks and features the lyrics , “ Will you be my little quarantine ?
” R & B duo Chloe x Halle , who have successfully promoted their new album with impressive live performances mostly put on in their tennis court and outside their new home , are nominated for best quarantine performance for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual prom “ Prom-athon.
” Other nominees include Gaga ’ s “ Smile ” from the TV special “ One World : Together At Home ” ; Legend ’ s “ # togetherathome ” concert ; DJ D-Nice ’ s “ Club MTV presents # DanceTogether ” ; CNCO ’ s “ MTV Unplugged At Home ” ; and Post Malone ’ s tribute to Nirvana .
Protest songs reflecting the Black experience created in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , Ahmaud Arbery and others also earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ H.E.R.
’ s “ I Can ’ t Breathe , ” Anderson.Paak ’ s “ Lockdown ” and Lil Baby ’ s “ The Bigger Picture ” all scored nominations in the video for good category .
Megan Thee Stallion — who topped the charts this year with the Beyoncé-assisted “ Savage ” and “ WAP , ” her viral song with Cardi B — earned multiple nominations , including one for artist of the year .
Her competition includes Gaga , Bieber , DaBaby , The Weeknd and Post Malone .

NEW YORK — BET flawlessly launched an awards show during the coronavirus pandemic, and MTV will have its turn to put on an all-star event at a time when live shows have limitations and restrictions.
The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will air at 7 p.m. Sunday, with pop stars like Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and BTS set to perform some of their well-known hits. The ceremony will air live on MTV but also, for the first time, on The CW on Chicago’s WCIU-Channel 26.
Some of the performances will be pretaped, while others will air live across various stages in New York City. The show was originally supposed to be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but plans changed in response to the worldwide pandemic.
The 2020 BET Awards, which aired in June, was a major success and one of the first virtual awards shows of the coronavirus era. While abiding by safety guidelines and rules set in place by government officials to prevent the virus from spreading, the show featured highly produced, artsy taped performances from DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend and Alicia Keys, while also addressing police brutality, inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement.
MTV will attempt to pull off a similar success Sunday, though it has already had some setbacks. While Miley Cyrus, DaBaby, Black Eyed Peas, Maluma, Doja Cat and CNCO are set to perform, some acts have backed out. “The Box” rapper Roddy Ricch said he had to call off his performance “due to COVID compliance issues at the last minute.” And J Balvin, who contracted COVID-19, is no longer hitting the stage, though he didn’t specifically say why.
Members of BTS accept the MTV Video Music Award for best group, awarded ahead of the start of the show. MTV
Actress and singer KeKe Palmer, who is hosting the show, promised that the VMAs will still be a big show, despite its limits.
“I think there will be highly memorable moments that people are going to take away from the night for me,” she said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I think they’re being very secretive about everything! But yeah, you’re going to get memorable moments. And look, the fact that we put on a show at this scale during the middle of a plague is already memorable.”
Gaga and Grande are the top contenders with nine nominations apiece, most of them for their No. 1 collaboration “Rain on Me,” which is nominated for the top prize: video of the year.
The Weeknd and Billie Eilish, the second-most nominated acts, are also up for video of the year with “Blinding Lights” and “everything i wanted.” Others nominated for the top award include Taylor Swift’s “The Man,” Future and Drake’s “Life Is Good” and Eminem’s “Godzilla,” which features late rapper Juice WRLD.
The shifts artists have made because of the pandemic are reflected in two new categories: best music video from home and best quarantine performance. Grande and Justin Bieber’s No. 1 hit “Stuck with U” will compete in the music video category along with Drake’s “Toosie Slide,” Legend’s “Bigger Love,” 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Wildflower,” blink-182’s “Happy Days” and twenty one pilots’ “Level of Concern,” which topped the Billboard rock songs chart for seven weeks and features the lyrics, “Will you be my little quarantine?”
R&B duo Chloe x Halle, who have successfully promoted their new album with impressive live performances mostly put on in their tennis court and outside their new home, are nominated for best quarantine performance for “Do It” from MTV’s virtual prom “Prom-athon.” Other nominees include Gaga’s “Smile” from the TV special “One World: Together At Home”; Legend’s “#togetherathome” concert; DJ D-Nice’s “Club MTV presents #DanceTogether”; CNCO’s “MTV Unplugged At Home”; and Post Malone’s tribute to Nirvana.
Protest songs reflecting the Black experience created in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others also earned VMA nominations. R&B star H.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe,” Anderson.Paak’s “Lockdown” and Lil Baby’s “The Bigger Picture” all scored nominations in the video for good category.
Megan Thee Stallion — who topped the charts this year with the Beyoncé-assisted “Savage” and “WAP,” her viral song with Cardi B — earned multiple nominations, including one for artist of the year. Her competition includes Gaga, Bieber, DaBaby, The Weeknd and Post Malone.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--Boy, 8, among 4 shot in Zion

Boy, 8, among 4 shot in Zion

Four people were shot , including an 8-year-old boy , Sunday in north suburban Zion .
Two people in a dark-colored SUV fired shots at a group of adults just before 1 a.m. outside a home in the 2300 block of Joppa Avenue , Zion police said .
One of the bullets flew into the boy ’ s bedroom and hit him in the hand .
The boy ’ s family brought him to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan , police said .
He has since been treated and released .
Two 28-year-old men were shot in their abdomens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville , where they were in “ critical but stable ” condition .
A third man , 38 , was brought to Vista Medical Center East by a friend , police said .
He had gunshot wounds to his shoulder and leg , and he has also been released from the hospital .
Officers found 27 total shell casings and two loaded handguns at the scene , police said .
Earlier this summer , a 44-year-old man was found shot to death in the north suburb .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s homicides .

A man was shot to death and three other people, including an 8-year-old boy, were wounded Sunday in north suburban Zion.
Two people in a dark-colored SUV fired shots at a group of adults just before 1 a.m. outside a home in the 2300 block of Joppa Avenue, Zion police said. One of the bullets flew into the boy’s bedroom and hit him in the hand.
The boy’s family brought him to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, police said. He has since been treated and released.
Two 28-year-old men were shot in their abdomens, police said. Paramedics brought them to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where they were in “critical but stable” condition.
One of those men, a Zion resident, died late Sunday night, police said. The Lake County coroner’s office has not released his identity.
A third man, 38, was brought to Vista Medical Center East by a friend, police said. He had gunshot wounds to his shoulder and leg, and he has also been released from the hospital.
Officers found 27 total shell casings and two loaded handguns at the scene, police said.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Earlier this summer, a 44-year-old man was found shot to death in the north suburb.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--No bail for man charged with murder after allegedly shooting longtime friend, returning to beat him

No bail for man charged with murder after allegedly shooting longtime friend, returning to beat him more

A man was denied bail Sunday after allegedly shooting a longtime friend and later returning to the scene in Fernwood to attack him again as he died .
“ Are you dead yet ?
” 38-year-old Terrence Chaney was quoted as allegedly saying in a bond proffer read during his initial court hearing .
Chaney was charged with first-degree murder in the early Friday slaying of 47-year-old Amando Shipp .
Before ordering him held without bail , Judge John Lyke said the “ utter cruelty ” alleged in the case was shocking .
Assistant State ’ s Attorney Carolyn Nevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they drove together to Indiana to exchange cigarettes .
When they returned to the city just before midnight , the pair started arguing while allegedly looking for prostitutes and eventually started fighting outside Chaney ’ s Chevrolet Equinox in the 500 block of West 105th Street .
After punching and stomping Shipp for three minutes , three witnesses heard Chaney allegedly warn that his friend of more than 30 years was “ going to die ” as he returned to the SUV to retrieve something Shipp “ didn ’ t think he had.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grabbed a gun and shot Shipp three or four times while he was on the ground , Nevin said .
When Chaney drove off , one of the witnesses called police , Nevin said .
Chaney then returned to the scene and allegedly began punching and kicking Shipp again , asking if he was “ dead yet ” as he held a gun .
Nevin said he then took off again , with one of the witnesses calling police and reporting which direction he was traveling .
Shortly after midnight , Shipp was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimately tracked Chaney ’ s SUV to the 400 block of West 104th Street , where he drove onto the gravel lining the railroad tracks that created a dead end , according to Nevin .
After getting stuck , he allegedly tossed the gun and then crashed into the police cruiser when he tried to reverse the SUV .
He was then taken into custody , according to Nevin , who said two of the witnesses to the attack positively identified him .
Nevin added that Chaney has five misdemeanor convictions and an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the influence .
Assistant Public Defender Courtney Smallwood described Chaney as a lifelong Chicagoan who works as a union roofer and also receives public assistance .
Smallwood said Chaney could get up to $ 40,000 from his family to post bail , noting that he lives with his mother and brother and has three children .
Smallwood claimed that evidence will show the fighting was mutual and that Chaney has denied punching and kicking Shipp for three minutes .
In calling the case against her client “ weak , ” she said only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene and that it was dark when the witnesses identified him .
Lyke shot back , saying the evidence was strong and remarking on Chaney ’ s alleged “ cruelty ” as he ordered him held at Cook County Jail .
The judge set Chaney ’ s next court date for Monday .

A man was denied bail Sunday after allegedly shooting a longtime friend and later returning to the scene in Fernwood to attack him again as he died.
“Are you dead yet?” 38-year-old Terrence Chaney was quoted as allegedly saying in a bond proffer read during his initial court hearing.
Chaney was charged with first-degree murder in the early Friday slaying of 47-year-old Amando Shipp. Before ordering him held without bail, Judge John Lyke said the “utter cruelty” alleged in the case was shocking.
Assistant State’s Attorney Carolyn Nevin said Chaney picked up Shipp Thursday and they drove together to Indiana to exchange cigarettes. When they returned to the city just before midnight, the pair started arguing while allegedly looking for prostitutes and eventually started fighting outside Chaney’s Chevrolet Equinox in the 500 block of West 105th Street.
After punching and stomping Shipp for three minutes, three witnesses heard Chaney allegedly warn that his friend of more than 30 years was “going to die” as he returned to the SUV to retrieve something Shipp “didn’t think he had.” That’s when Chaney allegedly grabbed a gun and shot Shipp three or four times while he was on the ground, Nevin said.
When Chaney drove off, one of the witnesses called police, Nevin said. Chaney then returned to the scene and allegedly began punching and kicking Shipp again, asking if he was “dead yet” as he held a gun. Nevin said he then took off again, with one of the witnesses calling police and reporting which direction he was traveling.
Shortly after midnight, Shipp was pronounced dead, officials said.
Officers ultimately tracked Chaney’s SUV to the 400 block of West 104th Street, where he drove onto the gravel lining the railroad tracks that created a dead end, according to Nevin. After getting stuck, he allegedly tossed the gun and then crashed into the police cruiser when he tried to reverse the SUV.
He was then taken into custody, according to Nevin, who said two of the witnesses to the attack positively identified him. Nevin added that Chaney has five misdemeanor convictions and an outstanding warrant from Georgia for driving under the influence.
Assistant Public Defender Courtney Smallwood described Chaney as a lifelong Chicagoan who works as a union roofer and also receives public assistance. Smallwood said Chaney could get up to $40,000 from his family to post bail, noting that he lives with his mother and brother and has three children.
Smallwood claimed that evidence will show the fighting was mutual and that Chaney has denied punching and kicking Shipp for three minutes. In calling the case against her client “weak,” she said only one bullet and shell casing were found at the scene and that it was dark when the witnesses identified him.
Lyke shot back, saying the evidence was strong and remarking on Chaney’s alleged “cruelty” as he ordered him held at Cook County Jail. The judge set Chaney’s next court date for Monday.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--Protester killed in Portland as mayor, Trump trade blame

PORTLAND , Ore. — A man who was fatally shot after supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with left-wing protesters on the streets of Portland , Oregon , was a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer , its founder said Sunday .
Joey Gibson , head of the group based in Washington state , told The Associated Press the man who was shot to death Saturday night was a “ good friend , ” although he did not identify him .
On Sunday , President Donald Trump and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler blamed each other for the violence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter and said to “ Bring in the National Guard !
” while Wheeler blamed Trump for creating such a toxic environment .
“ It ’ s you who have created the hate and the division , ” the Democratic mayor said of Trump .
“ You ’ ve tried to divide us more than any other figure in modern history .
And now you want me to stop the violence that you helped create.
” Trump had earlier issued a flurry of tweets and retweets , including several blaming Wheeler for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president appeared to be encouraging his supporters to move into Portland .
“ GREAT PATRIOTS !
” Trump wrote as he shared video of his supporters driving into Portland to confront the protesters .
Gibson said he was in Portland on Saturday night when the Trump supporters clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters downtown .
Gibson arrived at the scene of the shooting shortly after it happened and video from the scene showed he was briefly corralled in a nearby gas station by angry protesters .
“ I can ’ t say much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is verify that he was a good friend and a supporter of Patriot Prayer , ” Gibson said of the shooting victim in a text exchange .
He said he would make a fuller statement later Sunday .
Police issued a plea for any information related to the killing , including videos , photos or eyewitness accounts .
The shooting happened about 15 minutes after a caravan of about 600 vehicles that were part of a pro-Trump rally left downtown .
It wasn ’ t clear if the shooting was related to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portland , which has become a flashpoint in the national Black Lives Matter protests since George Floyd was killed in May and an increasing centerpiece in Trump ’ s law-and-order re-election campaign theme .
Police have not released any information about the case but said they were aware of videos on social media that showed the shooting .
“ It is still early in this investigation , and I ask everyone to give the detectives time to do their important work before drawing conclusions about what took place , ” said Police Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide information about this case , I ask them to please reach out to our detectives .
This violence is completely unacceptable and we are working diligently to find and apprehend the individual or individuals responsible.
” An Associated Press freelance photographer heard three gunshots and then saw police medics attending to the victim , who appeared to be a white man .
The freelancer said the man was wearing a hat bearing the insignia of Patriot Prayer .
Police said the man was shot in the chest .
He was not immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot him .
Portland has been the site of nightly protests for more than three months since the police killing of Floyd in Minneapolis .
Many of them end in vandalism and violence , and hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested by local and federal law enforcement since late May .
Gov .
Kate Brown , a Democrat who has feuded with Trump , said in a statement that Trump has “ encouraged division and stoked violence ” in American cities — now including Portland .
“ But despite the President ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of life and death .
Whether it ’ s his completely incompetent response to the pandemic , where nearly 200,000 have died , or his outright encouragement of violence in our streets : it should be clear to everyone by now that no one is truly safe with Donald Trump as President , ” Brown said .
In the two hours following the shooting , protesters gathered downtown and there was sporadic fighting and vandalism , police said .
Ten people were arrested , police said .
The caravan had arrived downtown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway .
The chaotic scene came two days after Trump invoked Portland as a liberal city overrun with violence in a speech at the Republican National Convention .
The caravan marked the third Saturday in a row that Trump supporters have rallied in the city .
The right-wing group Patriot Prayer has a history in Portland and has repeatedly rallied supporters for pro-Trump rallies beginning in 2017 .
The group was founded by Gibson and is based in Washington state ; supporters periodically cross into Oregon for rallies and marches .
Counterprotesters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right-wing groups such as the Proud Boys and the Three Percenters multiple times in the city since Trump ’ s election .
Photos and videos taken late Saturday show Gibson arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting , but it wasn ’ t immediately clear why he did so .
“ I ’ m asking Portland officials , so that ’ s the mayor , that ’ s the governor and that ’ s local law enforcement , to do their job to address any violent activity that is occurring in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Face the Nation.
” Wolf said the federal government was prepared to send agents to Portland and other cities to protect federal buildings and assist police .
Wheeler cited people saying on social media they planned to come to Portland “ to seek retribution ” and called for them to stay away .
“ You of course have a constitutional right to be here , but we ask that you stay away , ” he said .
Wheeler came under fire Sunday from some in his own city who have been angered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticizing violent demonstrators and saying they were helping Trump with his reelection .
The mayor , who is also the police commissioner , has also been faulted for letting Portland police use tear gas on multiple occasions .
Several civil rights groups and protest coalitions called on Wheeler to resign .
He is currently running for a second term .
“ This could all have been prevented and there were 100 different decisions that could have led us on a different path , ” said Bobbin Singh , executive director of the Oregon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased their presence in downtown Portland in July , the city saw some of the largest protests of the summer , with thousands of people turning out nightly .
The crowds dissipated after the agents withdrew and State Police agreed to protect federal buildings for a two-week period .
Trump and other speakers at last week ’ s Republican convention evoked a violent , dystopian future if Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden wins in November and pointed to Portland as a cautionary tale for what would be in store for Americans .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently coordinated a similar caravan in Boise , Idaho , said in a video posted Saturday on Twitter that attendees should only carry concealed weapons and the route was being kept secret for safety reasons .
The caravan had gathered earlier in the day at a suburban mall and drove as a group to the heart of Portland .
As they arrived in the city , protesters tried to stop them by standing in the street and blocking bridges .
Video from the scene showed sporadic fighting , as well as Trump supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bear spray as counter-protesters threw things at the Trump caravan .
The Black Lives Matter demonstrations usually target police buildings and federal buildings .
Some protesters have called for reductions in police budgets while the city ’ s mayor and some in the Black community have decried the violence .

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who was fatally shot after supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with left-wing protesters on the streets of Portland, Oregon, was a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer, its founder said Sunday.
Joey Gibson, head of the group based in Washington state, told The Associated Press the man who was shot to death Saturday night was a “good friend,” although he did not identify him.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler blamed each other for the violence. Trump called Wheeler a “fool” on Twitter and said to “Bring in the National Guard!” while Wheeler blamed Trump for creating such a toxic environment.
“It’s you who have created the hate and the division,” the Democratic mayor said of Trump. “You’ve tried to divide us more than any other figure in modern history. And now you want me to stop the violence that you helped create.”
Trump had earlier issued a flurry of tweets and retweets, including several blaming Wheeler for the death and one in which the president appeared to be encouraging his supporters to move into Portland. “GREAT PATRIOTS!” Trump wrote as he shared video of his supporters driving into Portland to confront the protesters.
Gibson said he was in Portland on Saturday night when the Trump supporters clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters downtown. Gibson arrived at the scene of the shooting shortly after it happened and video from the scene showed he was briefly corralled in a nearby gas station by angry protesters.
“I can’t say much right now. All I can do is verify that he was a good friend and a supporter of Patriot Prayer,” Gibson said of the shooting victim in a text exchange. He said he would make a fuller statement later Sunday.
Police issued a plea for any information related to the killing, including videos, photos or eyewitness accounts. The shooting happened about 15 minutes after a caravan of about 600 vehicles that were part of a pro-Trump rally left downtown.
It wasn’t clear if the shooting was related to the clashes between Trump supporters and counterprotesters in Portland, which has become a flashpoint in the national Black Lives Matter protests since George Floyd was killed in May and an increasing centerpiece in Trump’s law-and-order re-election campaign theme.
Police have not released any information about the case but said they were aware of videos on social media that showed the shooting.
“It is still early in this investigation, and I ask everyone to give the detectives time to do their important work before drawing conclusions about what took place,” said Police Chief Chuck Lovell. “If anyone can provide information about this case, I ask them to please reach out to our detectives. This violence is completely unacceptable and we are working diligently to find and apprehend the individual or individuals responsible.”
An Associated Press freelance photographer heard three gunshots and then saw police medics attending to the victim, who appeared to be a white man. The freelancer said the man was wearing a hat bearing the insignia of Patriot Prayer.
Police said the man was shot in the chest. He was not immediately identified. It’s unclear who shot him.
Portland has been the site of nightly protests for more than three months since the police killing of Floyd in Minneapolis. Many of them end in vandalism and violence, and hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested by local and federal law enforcement since late May.
Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat who has feuded with Trump, said in a statement that Trump has “encouraged division and stoked violence” in American cities — now including Portland.
“But despite the President’s jeers and tweets, this is a matter of life and death. Whether it’s his completely incompetent response to the pandemic, where nearly 200,000 have died, or his outright encouragement of violence in our streets: it should be clear to everyone by now that no one is truly safe with Donald Trump as President,” Brown said.
In the two hours following the shooting, protesters gathered downtown and there was sporadic fighting and vandalism, police said. Ten people were arrested, police said.
The caravan had arrived downtown just as a planned protest was getting underway. The chaotic scene came two days after Trump invoked Portland as a liberal city overrun with violence in a speech at the Republican National Convention. The caravan marked the third Saturday in a row that Trump supporters have rallied in the city.
The right-wing group Patriot Prayer has a history in Portland and has repeatedly rallied supporters for pro-Trump rallies beginning in 2017. The group was founded by Gibson and is based in Washington state; supporters periodically cross into Oregon for rallies and marches.
Counterprotesters have squared off with Patriot Prayer and other right-wing groups such as the Proud Boys and the Three Percenters multiple times in the city since Trump’s election.
Photos and videos taken late Saturday show Gibson arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting, but it wasn’t immediately clear why he did so.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf blamed local officials for failing “to protect their communities.”
“I’m asking Portland officials, so that’s the mayor, that’s the governor and that’s local law enforcement, to do their job to address any violent activity that is occurring in their streets,” Wolf told CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
Wolf said the federal government was prepared to send agents to Portland and other cities to protect federal buildings and assist police.
Wheeler cited people saying on social media they planned to come to Portland “to seek retribution” and called for them to stay away. “You of course have a constitutional right to be here, but we ask that you stay away,” he said.
Wheeler came under fire Sunday from some in his own city who have been angered by comments he made earlier this month criticizing violent demonstrators and saying they were helping Trump with his reelection. The mayor, who is also the police commissioner, has also been faulted for letting Portland police use tear gas on multiple occasions.
Several civil rights groups and protest coalitions called on Wheeler to resign. He is currently running for a second term.
“This could all have been prevented and there were 100 different decisions that could have led us on a different path,” said Bobbin Singh, executive director of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.
When federal agents increased their presence in downtown Portland in July, the city saw some of the largest protests of the summer, with thousands of people turning out nightly. The crowds dissipated after the agents withdrew and State Police agreed to protect federal buildings for a two-week period.
Trump and other speakers at last week’s Republican convention evoked a violent, dystopian future if Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden wins in November and pointed to Portland as a cautionary tale for what would be in store for Americans.
The pro-Trump rally’s organizer, who recently coordinated a similar caravan in Boise, Idaho, said in a video posted Saturday on Twitter that attendees should only carry concealed weapons and the route was being kept secret for safety reasons.
The caravan had gathered earlier in the day at a suburban mall and drove as a group to the heart of Portland. As they arrived in the city, protesters tried to stop them by standing in the street and blocking bridges.
Video from the scene showed sporadic fighting, as well as Trump supporters firing paintball pellets at opponents and using bear spray as counter-protesters threw things at the Trump caravan.
The Black Lives Matter demonstrations usually target police buildings and federal buildings. Some protesters have called for reductions in police budgets while the city’s mayor and some in the Black community have decried the violence.
Associated Press freelancer Paula Bronstein contributed.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--Ian Happ, Jason Heyward and Kyle Schwarber make history as Cubs power past Reds

You won ’ t see an offensive performance like the Cubs put together against the Reds .
In fact , no one has ever seen it done before .
The Cubs became the first team in MLB history to have all three starting outfielders hit multiple homers in the same game as Ian Happ , Jason Heyward and Kyle Schwarber each went deep twice .
“ This game has been going on for a while now , so it ’ s pretty rare to have a first , ” Happ said .
“ To be able to do that as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you care about a lot and you ’ ve played with for a long time , that was really special for all of us.
” The Cubs ’ outfield did all the damage in Sunday ’ s 10-1 win over the Reds and did it by launching a season-high six homers in the series finale .
The home run barrage started in the fourth inning as Schwarber launched his first homer of the day off Reds ’ starter Luis Castillo .
Castillo had allowed just one home run this season coming into Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go the Cubs way as Happ and Heyward homered in each of their next two plate appearances giving the Cubs a comfortable lead .
“ To be a part of history is awesome , ” Heyward said .
“ I know the fact that Happer went to school in Cincinnati and Schwarby being from here , there ’ s also a lot of cool irony in that .
So it ’ s a special moment for us as players.
” “ Those two guys right now , they ’ re consistent , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consistent staples in the lineup right now .
Putting in great at bats .
Happ going up there and stepping up big in that leadoff spot with Kris being down .
J-Hey having professional bat [ after ] professional bat .
I mean you can ’ t say enough.
” With two-thirds of the Cubs ’ outfield having a pair of homers , it was Schwarber who saved the best for last .
Schwarber put an exclamation point on a historic day by crushing a 444-foot grand slam after the Cubs loaded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two-homer club with Happ and Heyward .
“ We made some history today , ” Schwarber said .
“ So having all of our outfielders go out there and perform at the plate and be able to do our thing out now feels pretty cool .
Whenever you have a little piece of history , you always keep that with you.
” While the historic game gave the Cubs a lot to be excited about , not everything went according to plan on Sunday as right-hander Tyler Chatwood left the game early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a turn in the third inning as Chatwood spiked his first pitch to Joey Votto and then spiked his next pitch and immediately called for Cubs ’ trainer PJ Mainville .
After a quick chat with Mainville and manager David Ross , he was removed from the game .
“ He felt a little something on the breaking ball , ” Ross said .
“ And then he threw the next pitch which I believe was a changeup and it was like that short spike changeup and he called us out right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second start back since returning from the 10-day injured list after suffering a mid-back strain .
The team will re-evaluate the right-hander on Monday when the team returns to Chicago before heading to Pittsburgh .
Left-hander José Quintana , who allowed one run over three innings in relief , would be next to slide into the rotation if Chatwood misses time .
“ That ’ s why it ’ s so hard to plan sometimes , ” Ross said .
“ It was so nice to have Q there on the back end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him out a little bit more .
”

You won’t see an offensive performance like the one the Cubs put together against the Reds too often. In fact, no one had ever seen it -before.
The Cubs became the first team in major-league history to have all three starting outfielders hit multiple homers in the same game.
Ian Happ, Jason Heyward and Kyle Schwarber each went deep twice. The Cubs had three multihomer players for the first time since April 16, 1955.
“This game has been going on for a while now, so it’s pretty rare to have a first,” Happ said. “To be able to do that as a group with two other guys that you care about a lot and you’ve played with for a long time, that was really special for all of us.”
The outfielders did all the damage in the Cubs’ 10-1 victory Sunday against the Reds with a season-high six homers in the series finale.
The home-run barrage started in the fourth inning, when Schwarber launched a blast off Reds starter Luis Castillo, who had allowed only one homer coming into this start.
Happ and Heyward each homered in their next two plate appearances to give the Cubs a comfortable lead.
“To be a part of history is awesome,” Heyward said.
“I know the fact that Happ went to school in Cincinnati and Schwarber being from here, there’s also a lot of cool irony in that. So it’s a special moment for us as players.”
“Those two guys right now, they’re consistent,” Schwarber said. “They’re consistent staples in the lineup right now. Putting in great at-bats. Happ going up there and stepping up big in that leadoff spot with Kris [Bryant] being down. [Heyward] having professional at-bat [after] professional at-bat. I mean, you can’t say enough.”
With two-thirds of the Cubs’ outfield having a pair of homers, it was Schwarber who saved the best for last.
He put an exclamation point on a historic day by crushing a 444-foot grand slam in the ninth -inning.
“We made some history today,” Schwarber said. “So having all of our outfielders go out there and perform at the plate and be able to do our thing feels pretty cool.
‘‘Whenever you have a little piece of history, you always keep that with you.”
The historic game gave the Cubs a lot to be excited about, but everything didn’t go according to plan.
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood left early after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow.
In the third inning, Chatwood spiked his first two pitches to Joey Votto, then called for trainer PJ Mainville. After a quick chat with Mainville and manager David Ross, he was removed.
“He felt a little something on the breaking ball,” Ross said. “And then he threw the next pitch, which I believe was a changeup, and it was like that short-spike changeup, and he called us out right away.”
It was Chatwood’s second start since returning from the 10-day injured list after suffering a mid-back strain. The Cubs will re-evaluate him Monday, when the team returns to Chicago before heading to Pittsburgh.
Left-hander Jose Quintana, who allowed one run in three innings in relief, would be the next man up to slide into the rotation if Chatwood misses time.
“That’s why it’s so hard to plan sometimes,” Ross said. “It was so nice to have Q there on the back end of that and that we could stretch him out a little bit more.”


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--This You Gotta See: NBA sizzles, U.S. Open begins, White Sox’ Lucas Giolito rides again

Yeah , we know , we ’ ve been saying that a lot lately .
We said it in July when baseball got going again .
We said it when August arrived , bringing hockey and basketball with it .
We ’ ve kind of said it over and over again , now that we think of it , probably because it ’ s reassuring and just plain feels good .
Did we mention sports are back ?
It ’ s true , now more than ever since the coronavirus outbreak pulled the plug on all games and leagues in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the week to come .
The NBA is into its second round , with each series in the East — Bucks-Heat and Raptors-Celtics — having serious go-the-distance potential and the West contenders bringing all the offensive fireworks .
As the NHL nears its conference finals , it ’ s almost a certainty the league will have a champion that hasn ’ t hoisted the Cup since before the lockout that zapped the 2004-05 season .
The up-and-coming Sox are Minneapolis-bound to take on a division heavyweight .
The Cubs , coming off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hanging on to their division lead .
The Sky and Fire are hard at it , while the Red Stars are merely waiting for their September schedule to be released .
As the Bears wade deep into Mitch Trubisky-vs.-Nick Foles waters , every day vital with their Sept. 13 opener near , college football games — no , not in the Big Ten — already are upon us .
Tennis , anyone ?
The U.S. Open is here , too .
Here ’ s what ’ s happening : Marathon coverage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and you know what that means .
Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu .
The great Roger Federer and women ’ s world No .
1 Ashleigh Barty .
Wait , what ?
None of the four will be there ?
OK , then , Novak Djokovic , Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams it is .
Lucas Giolito takes the ball for the first time since his no-hitter .
No pressure or anything , pal , but what have you done for us lately ?
Does OKC guard Chris Paul have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his former team ?
Stop laughing , Russell Westbrook — anything is possible .
Boston blitzed the defending champs with 17 threes in a Game 1 runaway .
Pascal Siakam , Fred VanVleet and the rest of the Raptors , meanwhile , couldn ’ t throw it into the ocean .
Your move , NBA coach of the year Nick Nurse .
Goalie Robin Lehner blanked the Canucks in Games 1 and 3 of this series .
And to think he had only a single shutout over four months playing behind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Somebody might want to tell Sky coach/GM James Wade that he ’ s 0-4 against the Lynx and coach Cheryl Reeve , for whom he used to toil as an assistant .
Then again , Wade has his hands full just trying to move forward without injured Azura Stevens and gone-from-the-bubble Diamond DeShields .
Better-than-ever Yu Darvish goes for win No .
7 on the season — unless manager David Ross elects to save him for the Cardinals series , which begins Friday .
If we ’ re Darvish , we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is that selfish ?
Here it is : For the first time this season , two FBS teams take the field and play some football .
OK , so it isn ’ t Ohio State-Oregon , LSU-Texas or Notre Dame-Wisconsin .
Sue ’ em .
They aren ’ t the biggest names , but the guys surrounding Jimmy Butler — Goran Dragic , Bam Adebayo , Tyler Herro , Duncan Robinson — aren ’ t going down without a mighty fight .
And even if they do , their names will still be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s .
It ’ s Game 2 of a five-game series between these rivals , and the first game of another Cubs doubleheader .
Goodness , what a grind this sprint of a season has been .
Just saying , Ryan Dempster and Jim Deshaies probably should keep their arms loose .
You remember Memphis , don ’ t you ?
The Tigers won 12 games last season and gave big , bad Penn State all it could handle in the Cotton Bowl .
Look , this is the best college game all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You could at least pretend to be excited .
As the Sox begin the final third of a 60-game regular season , we have to ask : How the heck did we get here so fast ?
Sniff .
Sorry , but sometimes we get emotional watching our kids grow up like this .
Fire coach Raphael Wicky probably isn ’ t looking for our advice .
Still , if we were him ?
We ’ d draw up another one of those game plans that results in a 3-0 victory at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome , Wickster . )

Sports are back.
Yeah, we know, we’ve been saying that a lot lately. We said it in July when baseball got going again. We said it when August arrived, bringing hockey and basketball with it. We’ve kind of said it over and over again, now that we think of it, probably because it’s reassuring and just plain feels good.
Did we mention sports are back? It’s true, now more than ever since the coronavirus outbreak pulled the plug on all games and leagues in March.
Look at the smorgasbord that is the week to come. The NBA is into its second round, with each series in the East — Bucks-Heat and Raptors-Celtics — having serious go-the-distance potential and the West contenders bringing all the offensive fireworks. As the NHL nears its conference finals, it’s almost a certainty the league will have a champion that hasn’t hoisted the Cup since before the lockout that zapped the 2004-05 season.
The up-and-coming Sox are Minneapolis-bound to take on a division heavyweight. The Cubs, coming off Sunday’s six-homer explosion, are hanging on to their division lead. The Sky and Fire are hard at it, while the Red Stars are merely waiting for their September schedule to be released. As the Bears wade deep into Mitch Trubisky-vs.-Nick Foles waters, every day vital with their Sept. 13 opener near, college football games — no, not in the Big Ten — already are upon us.
Tennis, anyone? The U.S. Open is here, too. Here’s what’s happening:
MON 31
U.S. Open (11 a.m., ESPN)
Marathon coverage of the first round gets underway in New York, and you know what that means. Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Bianca Andreescu. The great Roger Federer and women’s world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. Wait, what? None of the four will be there? OK, then, Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams it is.
White Sox at Twins (7:10 p.m., NBCSCH)
Lucas Giolito takes the ball for the first time since his no-hitter. No pressure or anything, pal, but what have you done for us lately?
Rockets at Thunder, Game 6 (8 p.m., TNT)
Does OKC guard Chris Paul have another “L” up his sleeve for his former team? Stop laughing, Russell Westbrook — anything is possible.
TUE 1
Celtics at Raptors, Game 2 (TBD, ESPN)
Boston blitzed the defending champs with 17 threes in a Game 1 runaway. Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and the rest of the Raptors, meanwhile, couldn’t throw it into the ocean. Your move, NBA coach of the year Nick Nurse.
Canucks at Golden Knights, Game 5 (8:45 p.m., NBCSN)
Goalie Robin Lehner blanked the Canucks in Games 1 and 3 of this series. And to think he had only a single shutout over four months playing behind the impenetrable wall that was the Blackhawks defense.
WED 2
Lynx at Sky (6 p.m., The U)
Somebody might want to tell Sky coach/GM James Wade that he’s 0-4 against the Lynx and coach Cheryl Reeve, for whom he used to toil as an assistant. Then again, Wade has his hands full just trying to move forward without injured Azura Stevens and gone-from-the-bubble Diamond DeShields.
THU 3
Cubs at Pirates (12:35 p.m., MSN)
Better-than-ever Yu Darvish goes for win No. 7 on the season — unless manager David Ross elects to save him for the Cardinals series, which begins Friday. If we’re Darvish, we want the Buccos and their worst-in-the-NL offense. Is that selfish?
South Alabama at Southern Miss (8 p.m., CBSSN)
Here it is: For the first time this season, two FBS teams take the field and play some football. OK, so it isn’t Ohio State-Oregon, LSU-Texas or Notre Dame-Wisconsin. Sue ’em.
FRI 4
Bucks at Heat, Game 3 (TBD)
They aren’t the biggest names, but the guys surrounding Jimmy Butler — Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson — aren’t going down without a mighty fight. And even if they do, their names will still be easier to spell than Giannis Antetokounmpo’s.
SAT 5
Cardinals at Cubs (4:15 p.m., MSN)
It’s Game 2 of a five-game series between these rivals, and the first game of another Cubs doubleheader. Goodness, what a grind this sprint of a season has been. Just saying, Ryan Dempster and Jim Deshaies probably should keep their arms loose.
Arkansas State at Memphis (7 p.m., ESPN)
You remember Memphis, don’t you? The Tigers won 12 games last season and gave big, bad Penn State all it could handle in the Cotton Bowl. Look, this is the best college game all week whether you like it or not. You could at least pretend to be excited.
SUN 6
White Sox at Royals (1:05 p.m., NBCSCH)
As the Sox begin the final third of a 60-game regular season, we have to ask: How the heck did we get here so fast? Sniff. Sorry, but sometimes we get emotional watching our kids grow up like this.
New England at Fire (6:30 p.m., Ch. 9)
Fire coach Raphael Wicky probably isn’t looking for our advice. Still, if we were him? We’d draw up another one of those game plans that results in a 3-0 victory at Soldier Field. (You’re welcome, Wickster.)


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--After Luis Robert’s home run beats Royals in extra innings, White Sox entering pivotal moment in sea

After Luis Robert’s home run beats Royals in extra innings, White Sox entering pivotal moment in season

The White Sox are headed for a pivotal three days , and the next handful of hours might be especially intriguing as the trade deadline approaches .
Rookie Luis Robert ended the game Sunday in a pretty interesting way , too .
Robert ’ s walk-off , three-run home run in the 10th inning gave the Sox a 5-2 victory against the Royals that moved them into a first-place tie in the American League Central with the Indians heading into their series against the Twins in Minneapolis .
Robert said he couldn ’ t recall ever hitting a walk-off homer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he got a hold of a slider by Tyler Zuber that landed next to the Sox ’ bullpen in left field .
‘ ‘ Just hitting a homer to win a game is very special , ’ ’ Robert said through a translator .
‘ ‘ But I still know that I have a lot of room to improve and keep learning this game , and I ’ m just going to keep working hard and doing whatever it takes to get better.
’ ’ Robert ’ s homer was the second Sox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grandal ’ s moment Friday .
The two dramatic finishes give the Sox added momentum heading into their series against the Twins .
‘ ‘ Hopefully we can play good baseball , and , obviously , pulling those two out helps , ’ ’ manager Rick Renteria said .
‘ ‘ At the end of the day , I think you can take it one day at a time , though .
We all know and recognize how important this upcoming series is .
We have to take it a moment at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control our emotions and do the best that we possibly can to play good baseball , we give ourselves a chance to do what we need to do , which is try to win.
’ ’ ‘ ‘ We ’ re definitely going into that series looking for a win and looking to go out and be dominant on both sides of the ball and continue to grow and continue to learn and continue to back our pitchers up and continue to just keep going , ’ ’ Anderson said Saturday .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it , and we ’ re going to come out with a lot of energy and just keep rallying around each other.
’ ’ And the series against the Twins isn ’ t the only big thing on the horizon , given the trade deadline at 3 p.m. Central time Monday .
There were multiple reports Sunday that the Sox were talking with the Indians about right-hander Mike Clevinger .
USA Today even reported outfielder Adam Engel and ‘ ‘ perhaps ’ ’ right-hander Michael Kopech might be involved in a potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sox would want another starter — they also have been linked to the Angels ’ Dylan Bundy , the Rangers ’ Lance Lynn and the Diamondbacks ’ Robbie Ray — Clevinger would be an eyebrow-raising move .
Intradivision trades between contending teams are rare , and Clevinger would command a hefty price even after he violated the Indians ’ COVID-19 protocol when he left the team hotel in Chicago this month with teammate Zach Plesac .
Beyond the trade talk that comes with contending and the looming series against the Twins , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their 13 games .
‘ ‘ We ’ re not focused on the standings ; we ’ re just competing and trying to do our best against each team because we are playing very good right now , ’ ’ Robert said .
‘ ‘ The confidence level is high , and we know what we can do .
The next series is important , but it ’ s not going to change the way that we are playing right now .
’ ’

The White Sox are headed for a pivotal three days, and the next handful of hours might be especially intriguing as the trade deadline approaches.
Rookie Luis Robert ended the game Sunday in a pretty interesting way, too.
Robert’s walk-off, three-run home run in the 10th inning gave the Sox a 5-2 victory against the Royals that moved them into a first-place tie in the American League Central with the Indians heading into their series against the Twins in Minneapolis.
Robert said he couldn’t recall ever hitting a walk-off homer, but he notched his first when he got a hold of a slider by Tyler Zuber that landed next to the Sox’ bullpen in left field.
‘‘Just hitting a homer to win a game is very special,’’ Robert said through a translator. ‘‘But I still know that I have a lot of room to improve and keep learning this game, and I’m just going to keep working hard and doing whatever it takes to get better.’’
Robert’s homer was the second Sox walk-off in three days, following Yasmani Grandal’s moment Friday. The two dramatic finishes give the Sox added momentum heading into their series against the Twins.
‘‘Hopefully we can play good baseball, and, obviously, pulling those two out helps,’’ manager Rick Renteria said. ‘‘At the end of the day, I think you can take it one day at a time, though. We all know and recognize how important this upcoming series is. We have to take it a moment at a time.
‘‘If we can control our emotions and do the best that we possibly can to play good baseball, we give ourselves a chance to do what we need to do, which is try to win.’’
Shortstop Tim Anderson echoed that.
‘‘We’re definitely going into that series looking for a win and looking to go out and be dominant on both sides of the ball and continue to grow and continue to learn and continue to back our pitchers up and continue to just keep going,’’ Anderson said Saturday. ‘‘We’re definitely looking forward to it, and we’re going to come out with a lot of energy and just keep rallying around each other.’’
And the series against the Twins isn’t the only big thing on the horizon, given the trade deadline at 3 p.m. Central time Monday.
There were multiple reports Sunday that the Sox were talking with the Indians about right-hander Mike Clevinger. USA Today even reported outfielder Adam Engel and ‘‘perhaps’’ right-hander Michael Kopech might be involved in a potential deal.
Though it makes sense the Sox would want another starter — they also have been linked to the Angels’ Dylan Bundy, the Rangers’ Lance Lynn and the Diamondbacks’ Robbie Ray — Clevinger would be an eyebrow-raising move. Intradivision trades between contending teams are rare, and Clevinger would command a hefty price even after he violated the Indians’ COVID-19 protocol when he left the team hotel in Chicago this month with teammate Zach Plesac.
Beyond the trade talk that comes with contending and the looming series against the Twins, the Sox won for the 11th time in their 13 games.
‘‘We’re not focused on the standings; we’re just competing and trying to do our best against each team because we are playing very good right now,’’ Robert said. ‘‘The confidence level is high, and we know what we can do. The next series is important, but it’s not going to change the way that we are playing right now.’’


chicagosun-times--2020-08-30--‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum Sara Ramirez comes out as non-binary

“ Grey ’ s Anatomy ” alum Sara Ramirez identifies as nonbinary , the actor said Friday in an Instagram post .
Ramirez , 44 , shared a new profile photo with a fade haircut , declaring , “ In me is the capacity to be Girlish boy , Boyish girl , Boyish boy , Girlish girl , All , Neither.
” She added the hashtag # nonbinary .
The post received much love : Miss Peppermint , a black transgender drag queen known from Season 9 of “ RuPaul ’ s Drag Race , ” showed support for Ramirez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiber .
You are such a bright light it ’ s almost Hard to fathom .
Thank you for sharing , ” Miss Peppermint wrote .
” I can only think how many young folks will feel even more held by you .
No pressure .
I ’ m just SO PROUD .
I ’ m in tears.
” On her social media bios , Ramirez stated a preference for “ she/they ” pronouns .
Ramirez played orthopedic surgeon Dr. Callie Torres , who was also part of the LGBTQ community , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Torres initially arrived as a resident and a love interest for the long-departed George O ’ Malley ( T.R .
Knight ) .
Torres then embarked on a brief relationship with another now-departed female surgeon ( which ended because the actress Brooke Smith was suddenly fired ) , which caused her to struggle with her bisexuality and caused a rift with her parents .
Eventually , she met and married pediatric surgeon Dr. Arizona Robbins ( Jessica Capshaw ) and gave birth to their daughter , Sofia ( with an assist from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Their marriage ended after bouts of infidelity and failed attempts at reconciliation and couples ’ therapy .
Ramirez left the series in May 2016 , saying ” I ’ m deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family at ‘ Grey ’ s Anatomy ’ and ABC.
” Before achieving TV stardom , Ramirez broke out on stage , originating the role of the Lady in the Lake in the musical “ Monty Python ’ s Spamalot.
” It premiered in Chicago in 2005 and went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for featured actress in a musical .

“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Sara Ramirez identifies as nonbinary, the actor said Friday in an Instagram post.
Ramirez, 44, shared a new profile photo with a fade haircut, declaring, “In me is the capacity to be Girlish boy, Boyish girl, Boyish boy, Girlish girl, All, Neither.” She added the hashtag #nonbinary.
The post received much love: Miss Peppermint, a transgender drag queen known from Season 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” showed support for Ramirez.
“I love you with every fiber. You are such a bright light it’s almost Hard to fathom. Thank you for sharing,” Miss Peppermint wrote. ”I can only think how many young folks will feel even more held by you. No pressure. I’m just SO PROUD. I’m in tears.”
On her social media bios, Ramirez stated a preference for “she/they” pronouns.
Ramirez played orthopedic surgeon Dr. Callie Torres, who was also part of the LGBTQ community, for a decade on the long-running medical drama. Torres initially arrived as a resident and a love interest for the long-departed George O’Malley (T.R. Knight). Torres then embarked on a brief relationship with another now-departed female surgeon (which ended because the actress Brooke Smith was suddenly fired), which caused her to struggle with her bisexuality and caused a rift with her parents.
Sara Ramirez (left) appears on a 2011 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” with Eric Danes and Jessica Capshaw. ABC
Eventually, she met and married pediatric surgeon Dr. Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) and gave birth to their daughter, Sofia (with an assist from the dearly departed Dr. Mark Sloan). Their marriage ended after bouts of infidelity and failed attempts at reconciliation and couples’ therapy.
Ramirez left the series in May 2016, saying ”I’m deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family at ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ABC.”
Before achieving TV stardom, Ramirez broke out on stage, originating the role of the Lady in the Lake in the musical “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” It premiered in Chicago in 2005 and went on to Broadway, where Ramirez won the Tony for featured actress in a musical.


chicagosun-times--2020-08-31--Dear Abby: Our friends don’t wash their hands while making our lunch

DEAR ABBY : My friend and I befriended the most adorable older couple .
They invite us over and they love lunching together .
They are terrific company , and we always enjoy our time with them .
During our last visit , they were cooking lunch , and it was apparent that they don ’ t wash their hands when preparing food .
Because of the coronavirus , we aren ’ t comfortable eating at their house anymore .
We would be happy to bring something over , but they are set in their ways and like to prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can ’ t stay for lunch , but once we are with them , they start putting out the food .
What advice can you give us ?
— STAYING SAFE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR STAYING SAFE : Go online and check to see whether you can pick up the coronavirus from food .
One would think that if the food is hot , the virus wouldn ’ t survive the cooking process .
Have you considered inviting them to your place instead ?
If you think this charming couple ’ s food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unpleasant — like salmonella — the next time you are invited , lower your risk by bringing food for all of you .
If they argue , tell them you are reciprocating their hospitality , which may have been one-sided if you have eaten there often .
However , if they question you further , tell them the truth .
While it may cool the relationship , it will increase your chances of staying healthy .
DEAR ABBY : I cut off contact with a friend I ’ ll call “ Mick ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first child .
He was a gambling addict , an alcoholic and a serial abuser of women .
He was violent when he drank and once broke my nose because of some perceived slight .
Mick had a troubled childhood and then served in the Army in Afghanistan and Iraq .
By the time he returned home , his mental health was extremely compromised , and I believe this is what led to most , if not all , of his issues and shortcomings .
I have always believed that , at heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As someone who suffers from mental illness myself , I feel I can understand his issues on some level .
I would like to reconnect with him , but I need to protect myself and my family , both emotionally and physically .
How might I approach rekindling a relationship with Mick in a safe and reasonable way ?
— MISSING A FRIEND DEAR MISSING : Drop that idea .
You are not a therapist , and you can ’ t “ fix ” what ’ s wrong with Mick .
The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no proof that he has sought counseling for his issues .
Offering the hand of friendship to someone who broke your nose because he had been drinking could be dangerous for you and your family .
Your first responsibility is THEIR safety .
DEAR ABBY : My brother passed away recently .
I bought a small life insurance policy 24 years ago to provide for his final expenses and to help his widow at the time of death .
After paying for expenses , I plan to leave what ’ s left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nudging me to deduct the premium I paid for the policy , but I don ’ t feel comfortable about it .
I ’ m not sure what I should do .
Any suggestions ?
— WONDERING IN THE MIDWEST DEAR WONDERING : This was YOUR brother and this is your sister-in-law .
Tune your “ helpful ” husband out and follow your conscience .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .
For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person , order “ How to Be Popular.
” Send your name and mailing address , plus check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to : Dear Abby , Popularity Booklet , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
( Shipping and handling are included in the price . )

DEAR ABBY: My friend and I befriended the most adorable older couple. They invite us over and they love lunching together. They are terrific company, and we always enjoy our time with them.
During our last visit, they were cooking lunch, and it was apparent that they don’t wash their hands when preparing food. Because of the coronavirus, we aren’t comfortable eating at their house anymore. We would be happy to bring something over, but they are set in their ways and like to prepare their own food. We tried saying we can’t stay for lunch, but once we are with them, they start putting out the food. What advice can you give us? — STAYING SAFE IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR STAYING SAFE: Go online and check to see whether you can pick up the coronavirus from food. One would think that if the food is hot, the virus wouldn’t survive the cooking process. Have you considered inviting them to your place instead?
If you think this charming couple’s food puts you at risk of catching something unpleasant — like salmonella — the next time you are invited, lower your risk by bringing food for all of you. If they argue, tell them you are reciprocating their hospitality, which may have been one-sided if you have eaten there often.
However, if they question you further, tell them the truth. While it may cool the relationship, it will increase your chances of staying healthy.
DEAR ABBY: I cut off contact with a friend I’ll call “Mick” after my wife and I had our first child. He was a gambling addict, an alcoholic and a serial abuser of women. He was violent when he drank and once broke my nose because of some perceived slight.
Mick had a troubled childhood and then served in the Army in Afghanistan and Iraq. By the time he returned home, his mental health was extremely compromised, and I believe this is what led to most, if not all, of his issues and shortcomings.
I have always believed that, at heart, Mick is a good person. As someone who suffers from mental illness myself, I feel I can understand his issues on some level. I would like to reconnect with him, but I need to protect myself and my family, both emotionally and physically. How might I approach rekindling a relationship with Mick in a safe and reasonable way? — MISSING A FRIEND
DEAR MISSING: Drop that idea. You are not a therapist, and you can’t “fix” what’s wrong with Mick. The man is a violent abuser, and you have no proof that he has sought counseling for his issues. Offering the hand of friendship to someone who broke your nose because he had been drinking could be dangerous for you and your family. Your first responsibility is THEIR safety.
DEAR ABBY: My brother passed away recently. I bought a small life insurance policy 24 years ago to provide for his final expenses and to help his widow at the time of death. After paying for expenses, I plan to leave what’s left to his widow. My husband is nudging me to deduct the premium I paid for the policy, but I don’t feel comfortable about it. I’m not sure what I should do. Any suggestions? — WONDERING IN THE MIDWEST
DEAR WONDERING: This was YOUR brother and this is your sister-in-law. Tune your “helpful” husband out and follow your conscience.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)