newyorkpost--2020-07-03--Trump’s 4th of July military air show to fly from Boston, over NYC to DC

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ’ s July Fourth celebration will feature an extensive U.S. military air show over Washington , D.C. , but four other cities will get mini-versions of the air power display on Saturday .
The “ Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution ” will feature military flyovers in Boston , New York City , Philadelphia and Baltimore .
While the flights will likely be visible from a number of locations in the cities , they are taking place as Americans deal with surging cases of COVID-19 and mixed messages on the need for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been criticized for pushing to go ahead with large rallies and other public gatherings , like the upcoming holiday event , despite the increased risks of infection .
The flyovers will start in Boston at about 4 p.m. , with Air Force and Marine Corps jets flying over in five waves .
The show will be kicked off by the Air Force Thunderbirds , followed by B-1 , B-2 and B-52 bombers , F-15 and F-22 fighter jets and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters .
In Boston , they ’ ll go over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the northeast and flying over the U.S.S .
Constitution and Fenway Park .
They will then fly on to New York City , heading down the Hudson River at about 5 p.m. , passing just east of the Statue of Liberty .
The aircraft will get to Philadelphia at about 5:15 p.m. , flying over Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell , then they ’ ll head to Baltimore , where they will reach Fort McHenry around 5:30 p.m. , and then continue south toward Washington , D.C .
The jets will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They will then join the larger air show in the nation ’ s capital , which will begin at about 6:30 p.m. with a demonstration by the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and a 21-gun salute by the military ’ s 3rd Infantry Regiment , known as The Old Guard .
The air show will follow at 7 p.m. , and will begin with a flyover by Air Force One .
The aerial show will include a wide range of military fighter jets , bombers , helicopters , cargo and tanker aircraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military ’ s elite demonstration teams , the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds .
The aircraft will approach the city from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia and fly directly over the Ellipse .
The Army , Navy , Marines Corps and Air Force bands will play .
According to the Pentagon , the shows will not cost taxpayers much because the aircraft crews are using the flyovers to meet routing training and proficiency requirements that would normally be conducted at other locations .

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s July Fourth celebration will feature an extensive U.S. military air show over Washington, D.C., but four other cities will get mini-versions of the air power display on Saturday.
The “Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution” will feature military flyovers in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. While the flights will likely be visible from a number of locations in the cities, they are taking place as Americans deal with surging cases of COVID-19 and mixed messages on the need for masks and social distancing.
Trump has been criticized for pushing to go ahead with large rallies and other public gatherings, like the upcoming holiday event, despite the increased risks of infection.
The flyovers will start in Boston at about 4 p.m., with Air Force and Marine Corps jets flying over in five waves. The show will be kicked off by the Air Force Thunderbirds, followed by B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, F-15 and F-22 fighter jets and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters.
In Boston, they’ll go over the center of the city, approaching from the northeast and flying over the U.S.S. Constitution and Fenway Park.
They will then fly on to New York City, heading down the Hudson River at about 5 p.m., passing just east of the Statue of Liberty. The aircraft will get to Philadelphia at about 5:15 p.m., flying over Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then they’ll head to Baltimore, where they will reach Fort McHenry around 5:30 p.m., and then continue south toward Washington, D.C. The jets will be flying at about 1,000 feet.
They will then join the larger air show in the nation’s capital, which will begin at about 6:30 p.m. with a demonstration by the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and a 21-gun salute by the military’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard.
The air show will follow at 7 p.m., and will begin with a flyover by Air Force One. The aerial show will include a wide range of military fighter jets, bombers, helicopters, cargo and tanker aircraft, And it will finish with the military’s elite demonstration teams, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.
The aircraft will approach the city from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia and fly directly over the Ellipse.
The Army, Navy, Marines Corps and Air Force bands will play.
According to the Pentagon, the shows will not cost taxpayers much because the aircraft crews are using the flyovers to meet routing training and proficiency requirements that would normally be conducted at other locations.


newyorkpost--2020-07-03--Pacers’ Victor Oladipo won’t play in bubble due to re-injury risk

Another NBA star is opting out of the bubble .
Pacers guard Victor Oladipo won ’ t play when the league resumes its season in Orlando , not because he is high-risk for the coronavirus but because he is high-risk to re-injury nearly 18 months removed from a ruptured quadriceps tendon .
“ I really want to play , and as a competitor and teammate this is tearing me apart , ” Oladipo told The Athletic , which broke the news of his opt-out .
“ I feel like I ’ m at a great place in my rehab and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With all the variables , from how I have to build my five-on-five workload back up , to the increased risk of a soft-tissue injury which could delay my rehab , and the unknown exact setup of the bubble , I just can ’ t get my mind to being fully comfortable in playing .
I have to be smart and this decision hasn ’ t been easy , but I truly believe continuing on the course I ’ m on and getting fully healthy for the 2020-21 season is the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day after undergoing surgery to repair his quad , Oladipo had made his return to the Pacers on Jan. 29 and played in 13 games before COVID-19 suspended the season on March 11 .
The Pacers were conservative with his return and he had yet to play any back-to-backs .
In his last game before the shutdown , he scored 27 points against the Celtics The 28-year-old , who is under contract through 2021 , will be focusing on his health as the Pacers , who currently own the fifth seed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 30 .
“ Vic looks great and feels great and is in the best shape he ’ s ever been in , ” Oladipo ’ s physical therapist , Luke Miller , told The Athletic .
“ He hasn ’ t had a setback at all .
Now it ’ s about him taking everything into account , close this 2019-20 chapter and focus on 2020-21 , which I believe will be a big one .
He ’ s extremely close to the old VO , but he ’ s not there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get back there.
” Oladipo joins a list of players that includes Avery Bradley , DeAndre Jordan , Davis Bertans , Wilson Chandler , Trevor Ariza and Willie Cauley-Stein who will be sitting out the NBA ’ s restart .

Another NBA star is opting out of the bubble.
Pacers guard Victor Oladipo won’t play when the league resumes its season in Orlando, not because he is high-risk for the coronavirus but because he is high-risk to re-injury nearly 18 months removed from a ruptured quadriceps tendon.
“I really want to play, and as a competitor and teammate this is tearing me apart,” Oladipo told The Athletic, which broke the news of his opt-out. “I feel like I’m at a great place in my rehab and getting closer and closer to 100 percent. With all the variables, from how I have to build my five-on-five workload back up, to the increased risk of a soft-tissue injury which could delay my rehab, and the unknown exact setup of the bubble, I just can’t get my mind to being fully comfortable in playing. I have to be smart and this decision hasn’t been easy, but I truly believe continuing on the course I’m on and getting fully healthy for the 2020-21 season is the right decision for me.”
A year and a day after undergoing surgery to repair his quad, Oladipo had made his return to the Pacers on Jan. 29 and played in 13 games before COVID-19 suspended the season on March 11. The Pacers were conservative with his return and he had yet to play any back-to-backs. In his last game before the shutdown, he scored 27 points against the Celtics
The 28-year-old, who is under contract through 2021, will be focusing on his health as the Pacers, who currently own the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, begin games on July 30.
“Vic looks great and feels great and is in the best shape he’s ever been in,” Oladipo’s physical therapist, Luke Miller, told The Athletic. “He hasn’t had a setback at all. Now it’s about him taking everything into account, close this 2019-20 chapter and focus on 2020-21, which I believe will be a big one. He’s extremely close to the old VO, but he’s not there yet and he knows the work to get back there.”
Oladipo joins a list of players that includes Avery Bradley, DeAndre Jordan, Davis Bertans, Wilson Chandler, Trevor Ariza and Willie Cauley-Stein who will be sitting out the NBA’s restart.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2020 Live Stream: Time, Channel, How To Watch Live

Eating one hot dog at a July 4th BBQ ?
Understandable .
Two ?
Sure , why not ?
But 70 hot dogs ?
!
Now you ’ ve gone too far !
Later today , Nathan ’ s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest will air on ESPN .
This afternoon ’ s event marks the 17th consecutive year the Worldwide Leader in Sports has televised the competition .
The contest will still take place in Coney Island , but it ’ ll emanate from a private location with COVID-19 safety measures in place .
Both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s event as they attempt to add to their already impressive resumes .
Hold the ketchup and 86 the mustard because it ’ s time for the 2020 edition of the Nathan ’ s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest !
How can you watch live online ?
Here ’ s everything you need to know .
The annual event will air live on Saturday , July 4 from 12:00-1:00 p.m .
ET on ESPN .
A number of encore presentations are also scheduled for this weekend : • Saturday , July 4 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ESPN 2 • Saturday , July 4 at 2:00 p.m and 9:00 p.m .
ET on ESPNews • Sunday , July 5 at 12:00 a.m. and 2 p.m .
ET on ESPNews • Sunday , July 5 at 11:00 p.m .
ET on ESPN 2 You can live stream the 2020 Nathan ’ s Hot Dog Eating Contest via the “ watch live ” section on the ESPN website or the ESPN app , which you can download on iTunes , Google Play , and Amazon .
To access an ESPN live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valid cable login or a subscription to an over-the-top internet service that carries ESPN ( Sling TV , AT & T TV NOW , YouTube TV , or Hulu + Live TV ) .
The 2020 Hot Dog Eating Contest should be available to stream ( with a valid cable login ) on WatchESPN after it airs on ESPN .
CAN I WATCH THE 2020 HOT DOG EATING CONTEST LIVE ON HULU ?
You can ’ t live stream this year ’ s event with a traditional Hulu account , but you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Hulu + Live TV , which offers ESPN in its package .
Hulu + Live TV offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers .
WILL JOEY CHESTNUT AND MIKI SUDO BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR ’ S EVENT ?
Yes !
Chestnut will compete for a record 13th title , while Sudo will be competing for her 7th championship .

Eating one hot dog at a July 4th BBQ? Understandable. Two? Sure, why not? But 70 hot dogs?! Now you’ve gone too far!
Later today, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest will air on ESPN. This afternoon’s event marks the 17th consecutive year the Worldwide Leader in Sports has televised the competition. The contest will still take place in Coney Island, but it’ll emanate from a private location with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will be on hand at this year’s event as they attempt to add to their already impressive resumes.
Hold the ketchup and 86 the mustard because it’s time for the 2020 edition of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest! How can you watch live online? Here’s everything you need to know.
WHAT TIME DOES NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST START?
The annual event will air live on Saturday, July 4 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. A number of encore presentations are also scheduled for this weekend:
Saturday, July 4 at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN 2
Saturday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m and 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPNews
Sunday, July 5 at 12:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on ESPNews
Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 p.m. ET on ESPN 2
HOW CAN I WATCH NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST 2020 LIVE ONLINE?
You can live stream the 2020 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest via the “watch live” section on the ESPN website or the ESPN app, which you can download on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. To access an ESPN live stream, you’ll need a valid cable login or a subscription to an over-the-top internet service that carries ESPN (Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV).
The 2020 Hot Dog Eating Contest should be available to stream (with a valid cable login) on WatchESPN after it airs on ESPN.
CAN I WATCH THE 2020 HOT DOG EATING CONTEST LIVE ON HULU?
You can’t live stream this year’s event with a traditional Hulu account, but you can watch the competition with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which offers ESPN in its package. Hulu + Live TV offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers.
WILL JOEY CHESTNUT AND MIKI SUDO BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR’S EVENT?
Yes! Chestnut will compete for a record 13th title, while Sudo will be competing for her 7th championship.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Suicide car bomber drives into checkpoint at Somalia’s Mogadishu port

At least five people were injured when a suicide car bomber plowed into a checkpoint near the port in Mogadishu @ @ @ @ @ Reuters reported .
The explosion shook parts of the capital and metal debris fell far @ @ @ @ @ .
Police had no immediate comment on casualties .
Security forces immediately blanketed the area @ @ @ @ @ to the city ’ s Madina Hospital for treatment .
Somalia has been a conflict @ @ @ @ @ warlords overthrew dictator Siad Barre and then began fighting with one another .
The militant @ @ @ @ @ trying to take control and impose a harsh form of Sharia law since 2008 .

At least five people were injured when a suicide car bomber plowed into a checkpoint near the port in Mogadishu, Somalia early Saturday, Reuters reported.
The explosion shook parts of the capital and metal debris fell far and wide, witnesses said. Police had no immediate comment on casualties. Security forces immediately blanketed the area. The injured were taken to the city’s Madina Hospital for treatment.
Somalia has been a conflict zone since 1991 when clan warlords overthrew dictator Siad Barre and then began fighting with one another. The militant Islamist group al-Shabaab has been trying to take control and impose a harsh form of Sharia law since 2008.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--US warships deployed to South China Sea for drills

A fleet of US warships have been deployed to the South China Sea and are expected to hold some of the largest military drills the area has seen in recent years .
Two aircraft carriers , the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz , and four other warships , are set to begin their exercises Saturday , according to the Wall Street Journal .
The deployment comes as a direct response to China , which has stirred regional ire for holding their own set of drills near the Paracel Islands , one of several disputed territories in and around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed by the Philippines and Vietnam , both of whom also condemned the Chinese military activity .
The dueling US and Chinese drills will take place at the same time .
“ The purpose is to show an unambiguous signal to our partners and allies that we are committed to regional security and stability , ” said Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff , told the Journal .
China has responded by saying the drills are appropriate and a matter of national sovereignty .
“ Some country outside the region often comes all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flex its muscles , and that is the rooted reason that affects the stability in the South China Sea , ” Zhao Lijian , the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Friday .

A fleet of US warships have been deployed to the South China Sea and are expected to hold some of the largest military drills the area has seen in recent years.
Two aircraft carriers, the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz, and four other warships, are set to begin their exercises Saturday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The deployment comes as a direct response to China, which has stirred regional ire for holding their own set of drills near the Paracel Islands, one of several disputed territories in and around the South China Sea. The land is claimed by the Philippines and Vietnam, both of whom also condemned the Chinese military activity.
The dueling US and Chinese drills will take place at the same time.
“The purpose is to show an unambiguous signal to our partners and allies that we are committed to regional security and stability,” said Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff, told the Journal.
China has responded by saying the drills are appropriate and a matter of national sovereignty.
“Some country outside the region often comes all the way to hold massive military activities to flex its muscles, and that is the rooted reason that affects the stability in the South China Sea,” Zhao Lijian, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Friday.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--How you can bet on Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Listen Live to VSiN 's sports betting shows The Fourth of July is one of the most sacred American holidays .
It ’ s a chance to celebrate our independence , enjoy backyard barbecues and take in fireworks .
It also marks the annual 10-minute Super Bowl of competitive eating .
The Nathan ’ s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live on ESPN .
Unfortunately , it won ’ t be contested in front of the Nathan ’ s restaurant near the boardwalk in Coney Island .
Instead it will be held indoors at a private location without fans due to the coronavirus .
Over the past few years , betting on the Hot Dog Eating Contest has become an underground favorite among wiseguys .
However , because licensed sportsbooks weren ’ t approved to post odds , bettors had to go offshore to place bets .
Not anymore .
Earlier this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Enforcement and Colorado Division of Gaming authorized betting on the event , becoming the first two states to do so .
If you live in New Jersey or Colorado and you ’ d like to place a bet on this year ’ s contest , congratulations .
You can officially get down this Independence Day .
Joey “ Jaws ” Chestnut has dominated the event for more than a decade .
Chestnut , 36 , is considered the G.O.A.T .
of competitive eating , ranked No .
1 in the world by Major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a real thing ) .
Since 2007 , Chestnut has won the Hot Dog Eating Contest 12 times , including the past four .
His only loss came in 2015 when he was edged out by Matt Stonie .
At BetMGM , Chestnut is a massive -1250 favorite to win this year ’ s event .
This means you would need to risk $ 1,250 in order to win $ 100 , or anything in that proportion .
If you convert the betting odds to implied probability , the sportsbook is giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The field is listed at +700 ( 7/1 ) .
This means a $ 100 bet would profit $ 700 if anyone other than Chestnut wins .
Bettors also can wager on the total amount of hot dogs ( and buns ) Chestnut will eat .
The Over/Under is set at 72.5 ( Over -125 , Under +100 ) .
Chestnut , appearing with Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard on VSiN ’ s “ Follow The Money , ” was asked about his competition , in particular Darron Breeden and Geoffrey Esper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ day is better than their ‘ A ’ day , ” Chestnut said .
“ They have to hope I have a bad day for them to win .
“ Darron is a beast .
He has an amazing capacity .
He says he has done 60 [ hot dogs ] in practice.
” As for Esper , “ He is also a great eater … [ but ] he has never done well in hot dogs.
” Here is the full breakdown of hot dogs eaten by Chestnut since winning his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ averaged 65.7 hot dogs eaten over the past 13 contests .
He has eclipsed 72.5 hot dogs only once when he ate 74 in 2018 , setting the world record .
Chestnut is +125 to better his world record this year by eating 75 or more hot dogs .
On the women ’ s side , Miki Sudo has won six straight Hot Dog Eating Contests .
She is nearly as big a shoo-in as Chestnut .
Sudo , 35 , is listed as a -1112 favorite ( 91.7 percent chance ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Over/Under is 40.5 hot dogs ( over -164 , under +130 ) .
Here is Sudo ’ s breakdown each year : Sudo has averaged 36.6 hot dogs since 2014 , and has only eclipsed 40.5 once ( 2017 ) .
If either the men ’ s or women ’ s contest finishes in a tie after 10 minutes , the event goes to a five hot dog “ eat-off.
” The odds of a men ’ s eat-off are “ Yes ” +1100 and “ No ” -3334 .
The odds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Yes ” +900 and “ No ” -2000 .
In 2008 , Chestnut and the famous Takeru Kobayashi were tied with 59-hot dogs eaten in regulation .
Chestnut won the eat-off .
It was the first eat-off since 1980 .
The winner of the men ’ s and women ’ s contest each take home $ 10,000 .

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The Fourth of July is one of the most sacred American holidays. It’s a chance to celebrate our independence, enjoy backyard barbecues and take in fireworks. It also marks the annual 10-minute Super Bowl of competitive eating.
The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place at noon Saturday and will be broadcast live on ESPN. Unfortunately, it won’t be contested in front of the Nathan’s restaurant near the boardwalk in Coney Island. Instead it will be held indoors at a private location without fans due to the coronavirus.
Over the past few years, betting on the Hot Dog Eating Contest has become an underground favorite among wiseguys. However, because licensed sportsbooks weren’t approved to post odds, bettors had to go offshore to place bets. Not anymore.
Earlier this week, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and Colorado Division of Gaming authorized betting on the event, becoming the first two states to do so. If you live in New Jersey or Colorado and you’d like to place a bet on this year’s contest, congratulations. You can officially get down this Independence Day.
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Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has dominated the event for more than a decade. Chestnut, 36, is considered the G.O.A.T. of competitive eating, ranked No. 1 in the world by Major League Eating (yes, it’s a real thing). Since 2007, Chestnut has won the Hot Dog Eating Contest 12 times, including the past four. His only loss came in 2015 when he was edged out by Matt Stonie.
At BetMGM, Chestnut is a massive -1250 favorite to win this year’s event. This means you would need to risk $1,250 in order to win $100, or anything in that proportion. If you convert the betting odds to implied probability, the sportsbook is giving Chestnut a 92.6 percent shot of winning. The field is listed at +700 (7/1). This means a $100 bet would profit $700 if anyone other than Chestnut wins.
Bettors also can wager on the total amount of hot dogs (and buns) Chestnut will eat. The Over/Under is set at 72.5 (Over -125, Under +100).
Joey Chestnut with current women’s champion Miki Sudo. Reuters
Chestnut, appearing with Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard on VSiN’s “Follow The Money,” was asked about his competition, in particular Darron Breeden and Geoffrey Esper.
“I know my ‘A’ day is better than their ‘A’ day,” Chestnut said. “They have to hope I have a bad day for them to win.
“Darron is a beast. He has an amazing capacity. He says he has done 60 [hot dogs] in practice.”
As for Esper, “He is also a great eater … [but] he has never done well in hot dogs.”
Here is the full breakdown of hot dogs eaten by Chestnut since winning his first competition in 2007:
2007: 66
2008: 59
2009: 68
2010: 54
2011: 62
2012: 68
2013: 69
2014: 61
2015: 60
2016: 70
2017: 72
2018: 74
2019: 71
Chestnut has averaged 65.7 hot dogs eaten over the past 13 contests. He has eclipsed 72.5 hot dogs only once when he ate 74 in 2018, setting the world record. Chestnut is +125 to better his world record this year by eating 75 or more hot dogs.
On the women’s side, Miki Sudo has won six straight Hot Dog Eating Contests. She is nearly as big a shoo-in as Chestnut. Sudo, 35, is listed as a -1112 favorite (91.7 percent chance), with the field +650.
Sudo’s Over/Under is 40.5 hot dogs (over -164, under +130).
Here is Sudo’s breakdown each year:
2014: 34
2015: 38
2016: 38.5
2017: 41
2018: 37
2019: 31
Sudo has averaged 36.6 hot dogs since 2014, and has only eclipsed 40.5 once (2017).
If either the men’s or women’s contest finishes in a tie after 10 minutes, the event goes to a five hot dog “eat-off.” The odds of a men’s eat-off are “Yes” +1100 and “No” -3334. The odds of a women’s eat-off are “Yes” +900 and “No” -2000.
In 2008, Chestnut and the famous Takeru Kobayashi were tied with 59-hot dogs eaten in regulation. Chestnut won the eat-off. It was the first eat-off since 1980.
The winner of the men’s and women’s contest each take home $10,000.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Sorry ‘Hamilton,’ ‘1776’ is the Original 4th of July Movie Musical

Hamilton premiered on Disney+ yesterday , just in time to become the must-watch Fourth of July movie in 2020 .
The movie musical , boasting a star-studded cast and a wildly infectious score , is one of the few pieces of pop culture that makes it its mission to educate audiences about the people behind the American Revolution .
However , Hamilton isn ’ t the original Founding Fathers Broadway musical .
Oh no , that honor goes to 1776 , a show about the petty political rivalries and horny wives who threatened to undo the creation of the Declaration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Broadway in 2015 , it became an immediate hit .
Lin-Manuela Miranda ’ s masterwork about the people whose hopes , dreams , and aspirations shaped early America took the world by storm .
That was in huge part to the revolutionary casting of mostly BPOC actors in the roles of the lily-white founders , but it was mostly thanks to how accessible the show made early U.S. History .
1776 was arguably the original show to pull this off .
While the more traditional Broadway musical might not feel as progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked audiences with its frank , human portraits of the Founding Fathers .
While 1776 isn ’ t nearly as popular as Hamilton is today , Hamilton itself recognizes its legacy as Hamilton name-checks a key part of the musical in its second act .
So what ’ s the deal with the musical 1776 and where can you stream the 1776 movie on July 4 , 2020 ?
WHAT IS THE MUSICAL 1776 ?
The musical 1776 debuted on Broadway in 1969 and became a hit show , earning the Tony Award @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s music and lyrics were written by Sherman Edwards and its book by Peter Stone .
At the time it debuted , a few years before the nation ’ s bicentennial , it was considered refreshing in the way it depicted the Founding Fathers as real people .
The musical follows John Adams ’ s fight to get the Continental Congress to pass an actual Declaration of Independence .
Such a document would unite the 13 American colonies and officially make clear their united stance against England .
However , as the musical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to his own unpopular reputation in Congress and the fact that the Conservative wing of the Congress was reluctant to cut ties with England or adopt a new government that might put their economic reliance on slavery in jeopardy .
1776 uses catchy songs and bawdy humor to paint John Adams , Ben Franklin , Thomas Jefferson , and their ilk as real , flawed humans .
WHERE CAN YOU STREAM 1776 , THE MOVIE ?
In 1972 , a film adaptation of the musical 1776 was made starring most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as John Adams , Howard da Silva as Ben Franklin , and Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson .
However , there were some major cuts made to the show in its journey from stage to screen .
Specifically , the song , “ Cool , Cool , Considerate Men ” was allegedly cut from the final film at the request of then president Richard Nixon .
Today , the Director ’ s Cut features a restored version of the number .
1776 isn ’ t streaming on Disney+ or Netflix , but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Video , iTunes , Vudu , or Google Play .
HOW IS 1776 CONNECTED TO HAMILTON ON DISNEY+ ?
Which 'Hamilton ' Cast Will the Disney+ Movie Have ?
When Was the 'Hamilton ' Movie Filmed ?
Stream It Or Skip It : 'Hamilton ' on Disney+ , A Beautifully-Shot Archive of The Best Musical of the Decade 1776 is connected to Hamilton insomuch that it tells the story of the American Revolution from the perspective of the politicians fighting to get George Washington and his troops more support .
While Hamilton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York to the final battle of Yorktown , 1776 is set exclusively in Philadelphia during the summer of that year .
The somber dispatches that the Continental Congress receives in 1776 are essentially the ones that Chris Jackson ’ s Washington laments having to send in Hamilton .
However , Hamilton pays dubious homage to 1776 in Act II , when Hamilton himself tells newly elected President John Adams to “ Sit down , John , you fat motherf– ” Well , you get the point .
The line in question is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 1776 where the entire Continental Congress is telling Adams to sit down .
It ’ s also the final grace note to the John Adams rap that was cut from the final version of Hamilton…which you can watch above .

Hamilton premiered on Disney+ yesterday, just in time to become the must-watch Fourth of July movie in 2020. The movie musical, boasting a star-studded cast and a wildly infectious score, is one of the few pieces of pop culture that makes it its mission to educate audiences about the people behind the American Revolution. However, Hamilton isn’t the original Founding Fathers Broadway musical. Oh no, that honor goes to 1776, a show about the petty political rivalries and horny wives who threatened to undo the creation of the Declaration of Independence itself.
When Hamilton premiered on Broadway in 2015, it became an immediate hit. Lin-Manuela Miranda’s masterwork about the people whose hopes, dreams, and aspirations shaped early America took the world by storm. That was in huge part to the revolutionary casting of mostly BPOC actors in the roles of the lily-white founders, but it was mostly thanks to how accessible the show made early U.S. History. 1776 was arguably the original show to pull this off. While the more traditional Broadway musical might not feel as progressive as Hamilton does today, it still shocked audiences with its frank, human portraits of the Founding Fathers. While 1776 isn’t nearly as popular as Hamilton is today, Hamilton itself recognizes its legacy as Hamilton name-checks a key part of the musical in its second act.
So what’s the deal with the musical 1776 and where can you stream the 1776 movie on July 4, 2020?
WHAT IS THE MUSICAL 1776?
The musical 1776 debuted on Broadway in 1969 and became a hit show, earning the Tony Award for Best Musical. The show’s music and lyrics were written by Sherman Edwards and its book by Peter Stone. At the time it debuted, a few years before the nation’s bicentennial, it was considered refreshing in the way it depicted the Founding Fathers as real people.
The musical follows John Adams’s fight to get the Continental Congress to pass an actual Declaration of Independence. Such a document would unite the 13 American colonies and officially make clear their united stance against England. However, as the musical illustrates, Adams struggled in this fight due to his own unpopular reputation in Congress and the fact that the Conservative wing of the Congress was reluctant to cut ties with England or adopt a new government that might put their economic reliance on slavery in jeopardy.
1776 uses catchy songs and bawdy humor to paint John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their ilk as real, flawed humans.
WHERE CAN YOU STREAM 1776, THE MOVIE?
In 1972, a film adaptation of the musical 1776 was made starring most of the original Broadway cast, including William Daniels as John Adams, Howard da Silva as Ben Franklin, and Ken Howard as Thomas Jefferson. However, there were some major cuts made to the show in its journey from stage to screen. Specifically, the song, “Cool, Cool, Considerate Men” was allegedly cut from the final film at the request of then president Richard Nixon. Today, the Director’s Cut features a restored version of the number.
1776 isn’t streaming on Disney+ or Netflix, but you can rent or buy the film on Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu, or Google Play.
HOW IS 1776 CONNECTED TO HAMILTON ON DISNEY+?
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1776 is connected to Hamilton insomuch that it tells the story of the American Revolution from the perspective of the politicians fighting to get George Washington and his troops more support. While Hamilton follows the war from the battlefields of New York to the final battle of Yorktown, 1776 is set exclusively in Philadelphia during the summer of that year. The somber dispatches that the Continental Congress receives in 1776 are essentially the ones that Chris Jackson’s Washington laments having to send in Hamilton.
However, Hamilton pays dubious homage to 1776 in Act II, when Hamilton himself tells newly elected President John Adams to “Sit down, John, you fat motherf–” Well, you get the point. The line in question is a direct reference to the opening number of 1776 where the entire Continental Congress is telling Adams to sit down. It’s also the final grace note to the John Adams rap that was cut from the final version of Hamilton…which you can watch above.
Where to stream 1776
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newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein exchanged $20M in financial transactions

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein engaged in a series of mysterious high-dollar transactions suggesting the pair were financially interwoven , according to federal prosecutors .
The two shifted $ 20 million back and forth between their bank accounts over a period of five years beginning in 2007 , according to a memo from US attorneys arguing Maxwell ’ s financial resources made her a flight risk and she should be held without bail .
“ There may be a completely innocent explanation for it , but it definitely is a sinister data point , ” Duncan Levin , a former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cash transactions between Maxwell and Epstein .
Maxwell was arrested Thursday on charges of procuring and grooming underage girls she and Epstein allegedly abused .
The arrest followed a months-long investigation that led federal law enforcement to a chalet in the New Hampshire woods where Maxwell had been hiding out .
Maxwell allegedly kept a labyrinth of 15 banks accounts , which were at one point valued at more than $ 20 million , investigators found , describing the British socialite ’ s financial standing as “ opaque and indeterminate , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source of Epstein ’ s wealth has long been a mystery .
He claimed to manage money for his billionaire friends , but has only one known client — Victoria ’ s Secret founder Leslie Wexner , who has said he cut ties with Epstein years ago .
Maxwell claimed the two were so financially connected she should have rights to his estate in the Virgin Islands , according to a civil suit she field there following his August death .
In court papers , she claimed Epstein vowed to always support her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2011 suggest “ they had a very close business relationship and that he clearly trusted her with a phenomenal amount of money , ” Levin said .

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein engaged in a series of mysterious high-dollar transactions suggesting the pair were financially interwoven, according to federal prosecutors.
The two shifted $20 million back and forth between their bank accounts over a period of five years beginning in 2007, according to a memo from US attorneys arguing Maxwell’s financial resources made her a flight risk and she should be held without bail.
“There may be a completely innocent explanation for it, but it definitely is a sinister data point,” Duncan Levin, a former Brooklyn federal prosecutor, told CNN of the cash transactions between Maxwell and Epstein.
Maxwell was arrested Thursday on charges of procuring and grooming underage girls she and Epstein allegedly abused. The arrest followed a months-long investigation that led federal law enforcement to a chalet in the New Hampshire woods where Maxwell had been hiding out.
Maxwell allegedly kept a labyrinth of 15 banks accounts, which were at one point valued at more than $20 million, investigators found, describing the British socialite’s financial standing as “opaque and indeterminate,” The New York Times reported.
The source of Epstein’s wealth has long been a mystery. He claimed to manage money for his billionaire friends, but has only one known client — Victoria’s Secret founder Leslie Wexner, who has said he cut ties with Epstein years ago.
Maxwell claimed the two were so financially connected she should have rights to his estate in the Virgin Islands, according to a civil suit she field there following his August death. In court papers, she claimed Epstein vowed to always support her.
The transactions made between 2007 and 2011 suggest “they had a very close business relationship and that he clearly trusted her with a phenomenal amount of money,” Levin said.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--VIDEO: Driver plows into Seattle protesters, leaving two seriously hurt

A car in Seattle plowed into protesters on a closed freeway early Saturday , sending bodies flying , according to @ @ @ @ @ Two women sustained serious injuries after a white vehicle barreled down the road , tossing @ @ @ @ @ The driver was later taken into custody .
The moment was captured on video by @ @ @ @ @ are in their late twenties .
“ A vehicle drove through the closure and struck @ @ @ @ @ .
Two people were transported to Harborview , ” Washington State Patrol spokesman Trooper Rick @ @ @ @ @ Troopers are investigating at this time .
The SB lanes of I-5 will continue to @ @ @ @ @ ” Seattle has been the site of protests for weeks since the killing of George @ @ @ @ @ the I-5 freeway had been shuttered due to protest-related activity .
Activists in the city @ @ @ @ @ much of downtown to establish a police-free “ autonomous zone ” which swiftly became the @ @ @ @ @ Protesters were driven out of the encampment this week .

A car in Seattle plowed into protesters on a closed freeway Saturday, sending bodies flying.
Two women marching in another round of George Floyd protests were seriously hurt after a white vehicle tossed them into the air, according to video of the incident.
Dawit Kelete, 27, of Seattle was taken into custody, and troopers expected him to be charged sometime Saturday with several felonies.
Summer Taylor, 24, of Seattle, was in critical condition at a hospital while Diaz Love, 32, of Portland, Ore., was in serious condition in the intensive care unit, officials said.
Capt. Ron Mead told reporters the driver wasn’t drunk and authorities were investigating if the crash was a “targeted attack.”
Mead also warned demonstrators to stay away from highways.
“My hope is the result of this tragedy, the protesters will reconsider their desire to be on the interstate because I cannot guarantee their safety, plain and simple,” he said.
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newyorkpost--2020-07-04--This professional grill is on sale for over 40% off just in time for summer

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This German Design Awardee has been called “the best Steak grill out there” by Thorsten Brandenburg, BBQPit 2017 World Champion. And, the Huffington Post described it as being able to “cook steaks with the precision that only German engineering can!” With praise like this, you can feel confident in making your purchase.
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newyorkpost--2020-07-04--40 amazing deals you can get a steal on this Fourth of July

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July 4th is usually a massive shopping holiday, consisting of packed malls and busy retail stores as customers hunt down the best deals.
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These teeth whitening pens sport a compact and portable design that’s perfect for use on the go, and they can deliver fast whitening for your teeth in just 7 days.
Made from real jade crystals, this stone facial roller can boost circulation, smooth fine lines, and flush lymphatic waste from your skin.
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This dip warmer is perfect for serving spinach artichoke dip, creamy queso, or even melted chocolate at your next party.
Charge your devices cord-free while on-the-go with this one-touch control Qi car charger.
These durable USB cables fast charge your devices while resisting pet chewing, kinking, twisting, and tangling.
Enjoy crystal clear sound with this wireless speaker that offers up to thirty hours of playtime.
Help preserve your favorite snacks’ freshness with this 2-in-1 tool
These cold packs, which are rated 4.2/5-stars on Amazon, will stick and stay where you need them most.
This indoor/outdoor grill features a non-stick coating that allows you to cook without oil or butter, reducing the cholesterol and fat content in your food without sacrificing flavor.
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These waterproof, all-purpose fire starters let you light a fire quickly and reliably.
These durable face masks are made from two layers of fabric that were produced using Silverplus® technology which prevents the growth of bacteria, unpleasant odors, discoloration, and more.
Note: You should still follow other protective measures as well, and closely follow the latest recommendations from public health officials and the CDC to make an informed decision about how this product should be used.
This LED lamp offers a safe, non-toxic way to trap and kill mosquitos.
Handy for disinfecting fruits and veggies, this device uses the oxidation of oxygen atoms to kill bacteria with a 99% sterilization rate in just twenty minutes.
These noise-reducing headphones offer clear sound and up to 13-hours of battery life.
Illuminate the season with this Kickstarter funded, self-inflating light.
This device, which was successfully funded on Kickstarter, features 5 AC sockets and 2 USB ports to make energizing your devices easier.
This waterproof, rechargeable LED headlamp is perfect for lighting your way when you’re out on an adventure.
Eradicate up to 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and germs on your cellphone, sunglasses, wallet, and more with this UV sterilizing box that can even wirelessly charge your phone.
Look your best during video chats with this tripod and 10″ inch ring light that offers three distinct lighting options.
Enhance your favorite dishes with fresh herbs and spices thanks to this electric grinder that uses interchangeable, refillable pods.
Cancel your spa appointment. This pillow can give you a heated massage for a fraction of the price.
If you have an awesome pair of earphones but are bummed they are not Bluetooth, then this little device could help you bridge that gap, allowing your wired headphones to connect to Bluetooth stereos, PMPs, Bluetooth phones, and more.
This modern strap was constructed to handle your active lifestyle with waterproof leather and ventilation channels prevent water and sweat from getting trapped.
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Upgrade your current knife set with these precision-balanced and weighted steel knives.
Experience music like the good old days with this 3-speed, belt-driven turntable.
Ease back discomfort by correcting your posture with this adjustable desk converter.
These headphones feature a thirty-five-hour battery life, noise-canceling technology, an ergonomic design, and support for Siri and Google Voice assistance.
Create custom-crafted spirits at-home with this all-in-one infusion vessel. Plus, when you buy the bundle, you’ll receive three of the brand’s most popular blends.
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Get an integrated cardio and strength training workout with this innovative exercise equipment that is shaped like an axe.
This device uses ultrasonic technology to deliver a deeper clean, and you can use it to clean everything from personal care products and accessories to fruits and veggies.
Say goodbye to basic sit-ups—this device isolates abdominal groups, allowing you to strengthen your core muscles in just 7-minutes a day.
Keep the sand out of your car this summer long by rinsing off with this portable shower tank.
Enjoy the breeze in this Museum of Modern Art Award-Winning tree tent.
Get a killer workout in without leaving your house with this resistance trainer that easily attaches to any door in your home.
This set includes an 11″ smart pan, a 3.5qt smart Sauce Pot, an induction cooktop, and delicious, video-guided step-by-step recipes.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Lawyer for Epstein victims thinks Ghislaine Maxwell will die in jail

Ghislaine Maxwell will likely kill herself or “ be silenced ” in jail , a victim lawyer has reportedly predicted — a year after he correctly forecast Jeffrey Epstein ’ s early death behind bars .
“ I don ’ t think she is going to get out of jail alive , ” Spencer Kuvin , an attorney for several Epstein victims , told The Daily Mail .
“ I said the same thing about Jeffrey Epstein and people laughed at me , ” he told the news site .
“ I think she knows way too much information — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maxwell , who was arrested Thursday by the feds on charges she groomed underage women to have with Epstein , is currently being held without bail at Merrimack County Jail in New Hampshire .
Experts told the Post Friday that there ’ s a good chance the 58-year old British socialite will be transferred to Lower Manhattan ’ s Metropolitan Correctional Center — the same facility where officials say Epstein hanged himself last August while awaiting trial for sex trafficking .
Kuvin told the outlet there are a few reasons why he feels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epstein .
“ It may be that she can ’ t handle the fear of what ’ s going to happen to her and takes matters into her own hands or there will be people who are very afraid of what she has to say , ” he said .
Prosecutors on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of Maxwell cooperating in their investigation .
“ In the event that if she even were to become a cooperator , I think we could deal with that , ” Audrey Strauss , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of New York , said in response to a question about a perjury charge brought against Maxwell .

Ghislaine Maxwell will likely kill herself or “be silenced” in jail, a victim lawyer has reportedly predicted — a year after he correctly forecast Jeffrey Epstein’s early death behind bars.
“I don’t think she is going to get out of jail alive,” Spencer Kuvin, an attorney for several Epstein victims, told The Daily Mail.
“I said the same thing about Jeffrey Epstein and people laughed at me,” he told the news site.
“I think she knows way too much information — I just have this gut feeling.”
Maxwell, who was arrested Thursday by the feds on charges she groomed underage women to have with Epstein, is currently being held without bail at Merrimack County Jail in New Hampshire.
Experts told the Post Friday that there’s a good chance the 58-year old British socialite will be transferred to Lower Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center — the same facility where officials say Epstein hanged himself last August while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
Kuvin told the outlet there are a few reasons why he feels Maxwell will endure the same fate as Epstein.
“It may be that she can’t handle the fear of what’s going to happen to her and takes matters into her own hands or there will be people who are very afraid of what she has to say,” he said.
Prosecutors on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of Maxwell cooperating in their investigation.
“In the event that if she even were to become a cooperator, I think we could deal with that,” Audrey Strauss, the acting US attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in response to a question about a perjury charge brought against Maxwell.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Mets’ Luis Rojas: Yoenis Cespedes has been sprinting

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Yoenis Cespedes’ legs might be the most heavily scrutinized body part in spring training 2.0 for the Mets.
If he can run, he can play. And from reports manager Luis Rojas has received, Cespedes was sprinting during the COVID-19 layoff.
“I know he was still in a progression while we were away, running bases and maximizing the sprints,” Rojas said at Friday’s workout. “We will need to reassess with the performance staff to see where we’re at in that area. We’ll see in the upcoming days in camp when we start ramping it up more and involved into the bases where he is as far as that. But I know he was in progression and I heard really good things about it. I can’t wait to see Cespedes myself.”
Cespedes was on the field during the team’s last workout of the day, but activity by all players was light. During spring training, Cespedes was regularly taking live batting practice. If his legs are healthy enough, Cespedes — who hasn’t played in almost two years after undergoing surgery on both heels and sustaining ankle fractures in an accident on his ranch involving a wild boar — would be clear for the Opening Day roster. The bonus for the Mets is Cespedes can be used as the DH.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Yankees’ Zack Britton: No-fan games will be a ‘challenge’

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When you run through a list of reasons for a team winning a title in a shortened season, solid starting pitching, strong bullpen and deep lineup are the top three selections.
Now, with MLB hoping to launch a 60-game regular season and a 10-team postseason in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic and in front of empty stadiums, at least in the beginning, Zack Britton has added another tool: self-motivation.
Having pitched for the Orioles in a vacant Camden Yards against the White Sox in 2015, Britton understands it’s not easy.
“When I played in the no-fan game in Baltimore and it was something that I remember directly saying, ‘I hope I never have to do this again,’ ” Britton said Friday on a Zoom call from Yankee Stadium, where he worked out and went through testing a day ahead of the Yankees’ first full-squad workout Saturday that will jump-start spring training 2.0. “It’s going to be a challenge. I have spoken to some guys on our team about it and what it felt like. It is something that we are going to talk about again in the next couple of days.
“I think the team that can self-motivate the best is going to be the team that comes out on top. I honestly do believe that it might not be the most talented team this year. I think it will be the guys who come to the ballpark and not be relying on the adrenaline that the atmosphere would give you but be able to self-motivate and accomplish what they want to accomplish. I truly believe it is going to be that team that wins it.’’
With a talented roster of youngsters, young veterans, established stars and a few older players in pinstripes, it’s impossible to predict how they will react to performing in stadium that will sound like a funeral home.
“That’s a tough question. I do believe we have the guys who can do it. We have guys who have played at a top level for a long time,’’ said Britton, who fits in that group. “The more I have been around those types of players the more I realize those are the guys who can self-motivate, guys that can maintain a performance level throughout the course of a season at a high level. I am hopeful our team is that team that can do it. I will have a better feeling for that once we get into that environment but my gut reaction is that we are going to be fine.’’
For however long the season goes Britton has opted to leave his family of three children and wife, Courtney, in Austin, Texas.
“It is something that I made the decision with my wife that it is probably best for them not to be out here, see how things go,’’ said Britton, who mentioned plenty of people work away from their families. “If things are great toward the end of the year I am sure they will come out but for right now for myself and my family they are going to stay back home. That gives me the ability to make all the adjustments here and get used to the things that are happening in New York City and not just at the Stadium, the way of life in New York City right now.’’


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Nets’ Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has chance to make mark

Sometimes it takes an outside eye for perspective .
And as Nets wing Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot ’ s friends and family back home in France watch the U.S. fail to slow the coronavirus — and many Americans refuse to act responsibly — they can ’ t help but be stunned .
“ Yeah , they ’ ve been really questioning myself on what ’ s going , why is it still here , why [ is it ] you guys can ’ t do everything we do , especially how advanced you guys are , ” Luwawu-Cabarrot said on a Zoom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them the truth .
I tell them people sometimes are not being responsible , and being outside without the masks and gloves , and not paying attention to all these things .
They were surprised and shocked.
” “ For them , it was hard .
Literally [ for ] two months , you couldn ’ t go out .
If you went out of your home , you ’ d have to get a lethal reason to go out , like either going to the doctor and having a paper to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store to get supplies .
But besides those two or other urgency , you couldn ’ t go out .
Or if you went out it was a huge fine , a few thousand euros .
It was a big deal there , so they were really surprised and shocked we didn ’ t have these kinds of things here.
” The U.S. has over 2.7 million of the 10.9 million worldwide COVID-19 cases , and almost 130,000 of the 523,000 fatalities .
And numbers are still rising in 40 of 50 states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over , Luwawu-Cabarrot wishes he had taken some time to head home ; but in the end , he ’ d decided it wasn ’ t worth the risk .
Instead , he remained in Brooklyn , spending his time learning Spanish , taking up cooking ( his favorite is fried chicken ) , and reading ( currently “ Chop Wood Carry Water , ” courtesy of interim Jacque Vaughn . )
But now with the Nets resuming workouts , he and his teammates are preparing to restart the season in Orlando on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a Nets team some will hardly recognize .
With Kevin Durant , Kyrie Irving , DeAndre Jordan , Wilson Chandler and Nic Claxton all out , and Spencer Dinwiddie in question , there are guaranteed minutes to be had for Luwawu-Cabarrot .
For a player who was waived in the preseason , joined the Nets as a two-way and had to prove himself on a 10-day contract , a spot in the rotation is a big thing .
“ It ’ s huge for us , huge for me , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to miss them .
But as we say this year and as it ’ s always been , it ’ s next man up .
You have to stay ready and be ready to play … I ’ m sure they ’ ll support us and we ’ ll try and do the best job we can.
” Right before the shutdown , Luwawu-Cabarrot had been playing his best since joining the NBA .
There was the season-high 21 points in a win at Charlotte , and a 16-point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 3 in Boston where he posted a stunning plus-27 .
He wrapped up play with 13 points in the upset win at the Lakers before play halted .
The French wing had the third-highest Net Rating on the team ( 7.0 ) in the five games right before the league shut down .
“ NBA guys are NBA guys at the end of the day , whether they ’ ve gotten a shot or not , ” said Caris LeVert .
“ The guys that were in that [ Boston ] game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like [ Chris ] Chiozza and TLC — are still NBA-caliber players , really high-level players that have a lot of talent.
” Luwawu-Cabarrot is going to get his shot in Orlando .
He ’ ll not only play , but — with the frontcourt decimated — have to use his 6-foot-7 , 210-pound frame as a stretch four .
Or worse .
“ I guess now I ’ m going to have to play the 4 or 5 at some point , ” said Luwawu-Cabarrot , who added he has never played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to stay the same : I ’ m just going to help more in the paint and stay out there with [ Jarrett Allen ] , sometimes have to do the dirty job they do .
”

Sometimes it takes an outside eye for perspective.
And as Nets wing Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot’s friends and family back home in France watch the U.S. fail to slow the coronavirus — and many Americans refuse to act responsibly — they can’t help but be stunned.
“Yeah, they’ve been really questioning myself on what’s going, why is it still here, why [is it] you guys can’t do everything we do, especially how advanced you guys are,” Luwawu-Cabarrot said on a Zoom call Friday. “I just tell them the truth. I tell them people sometimes are not being responsible, and being outside without the masks and gloves, and not paying attention to all these things. They were surprised and shocked.”
“For them, it was hard. Literally [for] two months, you couldn’t go out. If you went out of your home, you’d have to get a lethal reason to go out, like either going to the doctor and having a paper to prove that, or going to the grocery store to get supplies. But besides those two or other urgency, you couldn’t go out. Or if you went out it was a huge fine, a few thousand euros. It was a big deal there, so they were really surprised and shocked we didn’t have these kinds of things here.”
The U.S. has over 2.7 million of the 10.9 million worldwide COVID-19 cases, and almost 130,000 of the 523,000 fatalities. And numbers are still rising in 40 of 50 states.
With France’s peak long over, Luwawu-Cabarrot wishes he had taken some time to head home; but in the end, he’d decided it wasn’t worth the risk.
Instead, he remained in Brooklyn, spending his time learning Spanish, taking up cooking (his favorite is fried chicken), and reading (currently “Chop Wood Carry Water,” courtesy of interim Jacque Vaughn.)
But now with the Nets resuming workouts, he and his teammates are preparing to restart the season in Orlando on July 31 versus the Magic.
It will be a Nets team some will hardly recognize.
With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Wilson Chandler and Nic Claxton all out, and Spencer Dinwiddie in question, there are guaranteed minutes to be had for Luwawu-Cabarrot.
For a player who was waived in the preseason, joined the Nets as a two-way and had to prove himself on a 10-day contract, a spot in the rotation is a big thing.
“It’s huge for us, huge for me,” Luwawu-Cabarrot said. “Obviously, we’re going to miss them. But as we say this year and as it’s always been, it’s next man up. You have to stay ready and be ready to play … I’m sure they’ll support us and we’ll try and do the best job we can.”
Right before the shutdown, Luwawu-Cabarrot had been playing his best since joining the NBA. There was the season-high 21 points in a win at Charlotte, and a 16-point, eight-rebound effort in a comeback win on March 3 in Boston where he posted a stunning plus-27. He wrapped up play with 13 points in the upset win at the Lakers before play halted.
The French wing had the third-highest Net Rating on the team (7.0) in the five games right before the league shut down.
“NBA guys are NBA guys at the end of the day, whether they’ve gotten a shot or not,” said Caris LeVert. “The guys that were in that [Boston] game — a lot of them were young like [Chris] Chiozza and TLC — are still NBA-caliber players, really high-level players that have a lot of talent.”
Luwawu-Cabarrot is going to get his shot in Orlando. He’ll not only play, but — with the frontcourt decimated — have to use his 6-foot-7, 210-pound frame as a stretch four. Or worse.
“I guess now I’m going to have to play the 4 or 5 at some point,” said Luwawu-Cabarrot, who added he has never played center.
“My role’s going to stay the same: I’m just going to help more in the paint and stay out there with [Jarrett Allen], sometimes have to do the dirty job they do.”


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Mets’ Edwin Diaz not ready to give up closer role without a fight

Edwin Diaz didn ’ t resemble much of a closer for the Mets last season , but in spring training this year indicated he still had faith the job was his .
Returning to workouts 3½ months later , that mindset hasn ’ t changed .
“ My mentality has always been that I ’ m a closer , despite even what happened last year , ” Diaz said through an interpreter following a Friday afternoon workout at Citi Field .
“ This offseason I went in and trained hard , I worked on different things that gave me the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be the closer of this team .
“ Now , going into this second spring training , I ’ m going to try to prove during these next two to three weeks that I can be the closer of this team.
” Diaz , who pitched to a 5.59 ERA with seven blown saves in 33 attempts last season , said he worked out at a stadium near his home in Puerto Rico during the layoff , facing players such as Kennys Vargas , who played last season for the Twins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a while , ” manager Luis Rojas said .
“ We are going to see where his progression is , that is something I need to assess with the performance staff to see where he is.
” Lowrie , whose 2019 season consisted of seven September at-bats , arrived at spring training in February wearing a brace that extended from his left mid-thigh to almost the ankle .
Rojas indicated that brace had been keeping Lowrie from getting comfortable in workouts .
Dellin Betances made a strong impression on the manager during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is returning from a torn left Achilles , was still building up arm strength when spring training was suspended in March .
“ His feedback was great on how things were going and how his workouts were going , ” Rojas said .
“ What he looked like today , he looked really good how the ball was coming out of his hands , both of his breaking balls coming out really good , just good stuff .
“ I watched from the angle behind the catcher and you see that monster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the strikeout ratio is so high with him .
He looked really good today , felt really good and then afterwards I saw him in the gym and he was very pumped up about the day , going through the session.
” Rojas would not divulge if any players tested positive for COVID-19 during the Mets ’ intake testing that concluded this week .
Previously , general manager Brodie Van Wagenen indicated a player on the 40-man roster had tested positive .
Marcus Stroman and Amed Rosario were both absent from workouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explanation for either absence .

Edwin Diaz didn’t resemble much of a closer for the Mets last season, but in spring training this year indicated he still had faith the job was his. Returning to workouts 3½ months later, that mindset hasn’t changed.
“My mentality has always been that I’m a closer, despite even what happened last year,” Diaz said through an interpreter following a Friday afternoon workout at Citi Field. “This offseason I went in and trained hard, I worked on different things that gave me the confidence that made me feel that I could be the closer of this team.
“Now, going into this second spring training, I’m going to try to prove during these next two to three weeks that I can be the closer of this team.”
Diaz, who pitched to a 5.59 ERA with seven blown saves in 33 attempts last season, said he worked out at a stadium near his home in Puerto Rico during the layoff, facing players such as Kennys Vargas, who played last season for the Twins.
Jed Lowrie’s situation remains a mystery.
“Jed hasn’t played in a while,” manager Luis Rojas said. “We are going to see where his progression is, that is something I need to assess with the performance staff to see where he is.”
Lowrie, whose 2019 season consisted of seven September at-bats, arrived at spring training in February wearing a brace that extended from his left mid-thigh to almost the ankle. Rojas indicated that brace had been keeping Lowrie from getting comfortable in workouts.
Dellin Betances made a strong impression on the manager during his morning throwing session. The right-hander, who is returning from a torn left Achilles, was still building up arm strength when spring training was suspended in March.
“His feedback was great on how things were going and how his workouts were going,” Rojas said. “What he looked like today, he looked really good how the ball was coming out of his hands, both of his breaking balls coming out really good, just good stuff.
“I watched from the angle behind the catcher and you see that monster on the mound, I can see why the strikeout ratio is so high with him. He looked really good today, felt really good and then afterwards I saw him in the gym and he was very pumped up about the day, going through the session.”
Rojas would not divulge if any players tested positive for COVID-19 during the Mets’ intake testing that concluded this week. Previously, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen indicated a player on the 40-man roster had tested positive.
Marcus Stroman and Amed Rosario were both absent from workouts. The Mets did not provide an explanation for either absence.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Trump announces creation of ‘National Garden’ with statues of ‘greatest Americans’

President Trump concluded his Friday night Mount Rushmore speech by announcing he has signed an executive order creating a “ National Garden of American Heroes.
” The president described the garden as a “ vast outdoor park that will feature the statues of the greatest Americans who ever lived.
” An interagency task force will look for potential sites , and the Department of the Interior will provide funding for the garden , which should be open before July 4 , 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence .
The executive order reads : “ The National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including statues of John Adams , Susan B. Anthony , Clara Barton , Daniel Boone , Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain , Henry Clay , Davy Crockett , Frederick Douglass , Amelia Earhart , Benjamin Franklin , Billy Graham , Alexander Hamilton , Thomas Jefferson , Martin Luther King , Jr. , Abraham Lincoln , Douglas MacArthur , Dolley Madison , James Madison , Christa McAuliffe , Audie Murphy , George S. Patton , Jr. , Ronald Reagan , Jackie Robinson , Betsy Ross , Antonin Scalia , Harriet Beecher Stowe , Harriet Tubman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Orville and Wilbur Wright.
” The order notes , “ none will have lived perfect lives , but all will be worth honoring , remembering , and studying.
” The order also notes the recent toppling and vandalization of historic monuments across the country amid racial injustice protests .
Many of the targeted statues involved Confederate military heroes and historical figures who owned slaves or caused harm to Native Americans .
“ My Administration will not abide by an assault on our collective national memory , ” the order says .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destruction , it is our responsibility as Americans to stand strong against this violence , and to peacefully transmit our great national story to future generations through newly commissioned monuments to American heroes.
” Trump , in his pre-firework show speech , expressed similar sentiments , blasting what he called the “ angry mobs ” who “ are trying to tear down statues of our founders .
”

President Trump concluded his Friday night Mount Rushmore speech by announcing he has signed an executive order creating a “National Garden of American Heroes.”
The president described the garden as a “vast outdoor park that will feature the statues of the greatest Americans who ever lived.”
An interagency task force will look for potential sites, and the Department of the Interior will provide funding for the garden, which should be open before July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The executive order reads: “The National Garden should be composed of statues, including statues of John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Daniel Boone, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Henry Clay, Davy Crockett, Frederick Douglass, Amelia Earhart, Benjamin Franklin, Billy Graham, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Douglas MacArthur, Dolley Madison, James Madison, Christa McAuliffe, Audie Murphy, George S. Patton, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Jackie Robinson, Betsy Ross, Antonin Scalia, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, George Washington, and Orville and Wilbur Wright.”
The order notes, “none will have lived perfect lives, but all will be worth honoring, remembering, and studying.”
The order also notes the recent toppling and vandalization of historic monuments across the country amid racial injustice protests.
Many of the targeted statues involved Confederate military heroes and historical figures who owned slaves or caused harm to Native Americans.
“My Administration will not abide by an assault on our collective national memory,” the order says.
“In the face of such acts of destruction, it is our responsibility as Americans to stand strong against this violence, and to peacefully transmit our great national story to future generations through newly commissioned monuments to American heroes.”
Trump, in his pre-firework show speech, expressed similar sentiments, blasting what he called the “angry mobs” who “are trying to tear down statues of our founders.”


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Justin Trudeau might skip US-Canada-Mexico summit due to tariff and coronavirus

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be skipping the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement ( USMCA ) summit in Washington DC next week .
Comments made by Trudeau on Friday indicated he intended to stay in Canada due to the recent uptick in the coronavirus cases in the United States .
He also cited US threats to re-impose a 10 percent tariff on Canadian aluminum — part of Washington ’ s efforts to limit exports , says Politico .
“ We ’ re obviously concerned about the proposed issue of tariffs on aluminum and steel that the Americans have floated recently .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ health situation and the coronavirus reality that is still hitting all three of our countries , ” says Trudeau .
Trump had lifted aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada — and Mexico — last year as part of USMCA negotiations .
“ What we simply highlight is the United States needs Canadian aluminum .
They do not produce enough , nowhere near enough aluminum in the States , to be able to fill their domestic manufacturing needs.
” President Donald Trump is set to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on @ @ @ @ @

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be skipping the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) summit in Washington DC next week.
Comments made by Trudeau on Friday indicated he intended to stay in Canada due to the recent uptick in the coronavirus cases in the United States.
He also cited US threats to re-impose a 10 percent tariff on Canadian aluminum — part of Washington’s efforts to limit exports, says Politico.
“We’re obviously concerned about the proposed issue of tariffs on aluminum and steel that the Americans have floated recently. We’re also concerned about the health situation and the coronavirus reality that is still hitting all three of our countries,” says Trudeau.
Trump had lifted aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada — and Mexico — last year as part of USMCA negotiations.
“What we simply highlight is the United States needs Canadian aluminum. They do not produce enough, nowhere near enough aluminum in the States, to be able to fill their domestic manufacturing needs.”
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on July 8th and 9th.


newyorkpost--2020-07-04--Ex-Knick Marshall Plumlee takes skills from court to US Army

It ’ s as if the Plumlees made a point not to stand apart .
Marshall , Mason and Miles are neighbors in baby-name books .
The three brothers are separated by less than four years in age .
Each stands at least 6-foot-10 .
Each played at Duke .
Each reached the NBA .
But when each calls home to Indiana , the Plumlees ’ youngest and tallest son sounds nothing like his siblings .
“ They ’ ll ask , ‘ Hey honey , what did you do today ?
’ And I tell them about blowing something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or flying in a helicopter , ” Marshall Plumlee said .
“ It sounds otherworldly to a family that only knows basketball.
” The sport has bounced through their bloodline , beginning with Plumlee ’ s grandfather , Albert “ Bud ” Schultz , who played at Michigan Tech .
A pair of uncles also played college basketball .
So did his father , “ Perky ” ( Tennessee Tech ) , and his mother , Leslie ( Purdue ) , who met as counselors at a basketball camp .
Miles spent seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australian league in January .
Mason , now with the Denver Nuggets , is in his seventh year in the NBA .
Marshall , who won a national championship with the Blue Devils and played with the Knicks and Bucks , hasn ’ t been on a pro team in nearly two years .
He walked away from the dream to fulfill another , as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army , stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington .
“ They ’ ve been tremendously supportive and accepted , ‘ Hey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own individual passions .
It just happens to be that Marshall is not only passionate about basketball , but passionate about the Army and about service , ’ ” Plumlee said of his brothers .
“ They ’ re probably my biggest cheerleaders on this new team that I ’ m on .
… It took some time for everyone to warm up to the idea because we were a basketball family and that ’ s all we knew .
But seeing how happy I am , seeing how I ’ ve improved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m exactly where I ’ m meant to be.
” The military career was first sparked by a love of history classes and war movies .
In high school , Plumlee was mentored by General Robert Brown , who played under Mike Krzyzewski at Army .
Then , he joined his brothers at Duke , becoming Krzyzewski ’ s first player in three-plus decades in Durham to also participate in ROTC ( Reserve Officers ’ Training Corps ) .
“ It almost seems like fate .
Coach K , I would argue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better understanding of the basketball world and the Army world simultaneously , coaching me as a basketball player and like a future Army officer , ” Plumlee said .
“ What ’ s been really cool is how I feel both have helped one another .
I started to notice it more watching Coach K lead , all of the discipline , all of the leadership lessons instilled in him from the Army , I said , ‘ Hey , I want that in my life.
’ ” Plumlee was signed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 and appeared in 21 games as a rookie , while serving in the New York National Guard .
After another eight games with the Bucks and a few G-League stops , he gave up the game for good .
“ Every time I got to serve in the National Guard , it was a great feeling .
It never felt like work , ” Plumlee said .
“ I kept getting that itch and wanted to serve in a different capacity .
It ’ s really Coach K , I called him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duty .
His advice was , ‘ You don ’ t always have a great jump shot and you don ’ t always dribble that well , but you do have a really good heart , ’ and he encouraged me to follow my heart .
I loved the NBA experience , but my gut told me I think it ’ d be cooler to continue to be a part of something bigger than myself .
“ It hasn ’ t felt like an either-or thing .
It ’ s felt like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of carryover between the two .
The lines between the two have been blurred in a lot of ways.
” In 2019 , Plumlee signed up for Ranger School at Fort Benning in Georgia .
The goal of the grueling two-month training is to join one of the world ’ s top military units , utilized in difficult and dangerous missions , engaging in close combat and direct-fire battles .
Applicants train in the air , in the mountains , in swamps , in a seemingly never-ending battle with mental and physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there are any parallels to Ranger School .
It ’ s a wholly unique experience .
They really challenge your toughness , ” Plumlee said .
“ It gave me a brutal look in the mirror of what I ’ m good at and what I need to get better at .
It really helps build your character as a soldier.
” Plumlee faces unique challenges as a 7-foot soldier , when curling up in vehicles and jumping out of planes .
He faces inherent and unnecessary risk , as a 27-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salaries to play a game .
“ I feel confident .
I feel safe .
I feel ready that we have a good plan of attack for any kind of adversity that will be thrown our way , ” Plumlee said .
“ I don ’ t feel the danger.
” He doesn ’ t feel anything but certainty with his decision .
“ People often ask me if I miss the NBA now , but in the Army , I feel like I ’ m getting that same feeling every day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m part of a team with people from diverse backgrounds and we ’ re coming together for a common mission .
“ I ’ m hooked on the analogy , ‘ I ’ m getting to plant a bunch of trees I ’ ll never see grow.
’ It ’ s a really cool feeling .
”

It’s as if the Plumlees made a point not to stand apart.
Marshall, Mason and Miles are neighbors in baby-name books. The three brothers are separated by less than four years in age. Each stands at least 6-foot-10. Each played at Duke. Each reached the NBA.
But when each calls home to Indiana, the Plumlees’ youngest and tallest son sounds nothing like his siblings.
“They’ll ask, ‘Hey honey, what did you do today?’ And I tell them about blowing something up or jumping out of an airplane or flying in a helicopter,” Marshall Plumlee said. “It sounds otherworldly to a family that only knows basketball.”
The sport has bounced through their bloodline, beginning with Plumlee’s grandfather, Albert “Bud” Schultz, who played at Michigan Tech. A pair of uncles also played college basketball. So did his father, “Perky” (Tennessee Tech), and his mother, Leslie (Purdue), who met as counselors at a basketball camp.
Miles spent seven seasons in the NBA and joined the Australian league in January. Mason, now with the Denver Nuggets, is in his seventh year in the NBA. Marshall, who won a national championship with the Blue Devils and played with the Knicks and Bucks, hasn’t been on a pro team in nearly two years.
He walked away from the dream to fulfill another, as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington.
“They’ve been tremendously supportive and accepted, ‘Hey, Marshall is his own individual with his own individual passions. It just happens to be that Marshall is not only passionate about basketball, but passionate about the Army and about service,’ ” Plumlee said of his brothers. “They’re probably my biggest cheerleaders on this new team that I’m on. … It took some time for everyone to warm up to the idea because we were a basketball family and that’s all we knew. But seeing how happy I am, seeing how I’ve improved as a person, they know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”
The military career was first sparked by a love of history classes and war movies. In high school, Plumlee was mentored by General Robert Brown, who played under Mike Krzyzewski at Army.
Then, he joined his brothers at Duke, becoming Krzyzewski’s first player in three-plus decades in Durham to also participate in ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps).
“It almost seems like fate. Coach K, I would argue there is no one who has a better understanding of the basketball world and the Army world simultaneously, coaching me as a basketball player and like a future Army officer,” Plumlee said. “What’s been really cool is how I feel both have helped one another. I started to notice it more watching Coach K lead, all of the discipline, all of the leadership lessons instilled in him from the Army, I said, ‘Hey, I want that in my life.’ ”
Plumlee was signed by the Knicks as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and appeared in 21 games as a rookie, while serving in the New York National Guard. After another eight games with the Bucks and a few G-League stops, he gave up the game for good.
“Every time I got to serve in the National Guard, it was a great feeling. It never felt like work,” Plumlee said. “I kept getting that itch and wanted to serve in a different capacity. It’s really Coach K, I called him and he encouraged me to pursue active duty. His advice was, ‘You don’t always have a great jump shot and you don’t always dribble that well, but you do have a really good heart,’ and he encouraged me to follow my heart. I loved the NBA experience, but my gut told me I think it’d be cooler to continue to be a part of something bigger than myself.
“It hasn’t felt like an either-or thing. It’s felt like a both because there’s been a lot of carryover between the two. The lines between the two have been blurred in a lot of ways.”
In 2019, Plumlee signed up for Ranger School at Fort Benning in Georgia. The goal of the grueling two-month training is to join one of the world’s top military units, utilized in difficult and dangerous missions, engaging in close combat and direct-fire battles. Applicants train in the air, in the mountains, in swamps, in a seemingly never-ending battle with mental and physical exhaustion.
“I don’t think there are any parallels to Ranger School. It’s a wholly unique experience. They really challenge your toughness,” Plumlee said. “It gave me a brutal look in the mirror of what I’m good at and what I need to get better at. It really helps build your character as a soldier.”
Plumlee faces unique challenges as a 7-foot soldier, when curling up in vehicles and jumping out of planes. He faces inherent and unnecessary risk, as a 27-year-old who could bank at least six-figure annual salaries to play a game.
“I feel confident. I feel safe. I feel ready that we have a good plan of attack for any kind of adversity that will be thrown our way,” Plumlee said. “I don’t feel the danger.”
He doesn’t feel anything but certainty with his decision.
“People often ask me if I miss the NBA now, but in the Army, I feel like I’m getting that same feeling every day,” Plumlee said. “I’m part of a team with people from diverse backgrounds and we’re coming together for a common mission.
“I’m hooked on the analogy, ‘I’m getting to plant a bunch of trees I’ll never see grow.’ It’s a really cool feeling.”