Abdul-Rauf said at the time that his Muslim faith informed his actions:
The flag is “a symbol of oppression, of tyranny,” (Abdul-Rauf) said.

Abdul-Rauf said at the time that his Muslim faith informed his actions:
[M]The flag is “a symbol of[/M] oppression, of [M]tyranny[/M],” ([M]Abdul-Rauf) said[/M].[SEP]Abdul-Rauf said at the time that his Muslim faith informed his actions:
[M]The flag is “a symbol of oppression[/M], of tyranny,” [M](Abdul-Rauf) said[/M].[SEP][M]Abdul[/M]-[M]Rauf[/M] said at the time that [M]his Muslim faith[/M] informed his actions:
The flag is “a symbol of oppression, of tyranny,” (Abdul-Rauf) said.[SEP][M]Abdul-Rauf said at the time that his Muslim faith informed his actions:[/M]
The flag is “a symbol of oppression, of tyranny,” (Abdul-Rauf) said.


The NBA’s rule has faced its own challenge though, albeit in a time before social media or Donald Trump’s presidency.

The NBA’s rule has faced its own challenge though, albeit in a time before social media or [M]Donald Trump’s presidency.[/M][SEP]The [M]NBA’s rule has faced its own challenge[/M] though, [M]albeit in a time before[/M] social media or [M]Donald Trump[/M]’s [M]presidency[/M].[SEP]The [M]NBA’s rule has faced its own challenge[/M] though, [M]albeit in a time before social media[/M] or Donald Trump’s presidency.[SEP]The [M]NBA’s rule has faced its own challenge[/M] though, albeit in a time before social media or Donald Trump’s presidency.


Basketball’s similar controversy came in 1996, when Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, then a guard for the Denver Nuggets, refused to stand for the national anthem before games.

Basketball’s similar controversy came [M]in 1996[/M], when [M]Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf[/M], then a guard for the Denver Nuggets, [M]refused to stand for the national anthem before games[/M].[SEP]Basketball’s similar controversy came [M]in 1996[/M], when [M]Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, then a guard for the Denver Nuggets[/M], refused to stand for the national anthem before games.[SEP][M]Basketball’s similar controversy came in 1996[/M], when Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, then a guard for the Denver Nuggets, refused to stand for the national anthem before games.


Kerr called the policy, which compels all NFL players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room while it’s played, “typical of the NFL,” and said the league was “playing to their fanbase, basically just trying to use the anthem as fake patriotism ...

[M]Kerr[/M] called the policy, which compels all NFL players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room while it’s played, “typical of the NFL,” and [M]said[/M] the [M]league was[/M] “playing to their fanbase, [M]basically just trying to use the anthem as fake patriotism[/M] ...[SEP][M]Kerr[/M] called the policy, which compels all NFL players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room while it’s played, “typical of the NFL,” and [M]said the league was “playing to their fanbase[/M], basically just trying to use the anthem as fake patriotism ...[SEP][M]Kerr called the policy[/M], which compels all NFL players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room while it’s played, [M]“typical of the NFL[/M],” and said the league was “playing to their fanbase, basically just trying to use the anthem as fake patriotism ...[SEP]Kerr called the [M]policy[/M], which [M]compels all NFL players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room while it’s played[/M], “typical of the NFL,” and said the league was “playing to their fanbase, basically just trying to use the anthem as fake patriotism ...


Even if that rule wasn’t conceived as a hostile rebuke to peaceful protests, it’s still difficult for anyone in the NBA to take the moral high ground as long as it exists.

Even if that rule wasn’t conceived as a hostile rebuke to peaceful protests, [M]it’s[/M] still [M]difficult for anyone in the NBA to take the moral high ground[/M] as long as it exists.


The more accurate truth is that, in the aftermath of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf refusing to stand for the anthem more than 20 years ago, the NBA swooped in and negotiated an agreement with the NBA Players Association to make standing mandatory.

The more accurate truth is that, in the aftermath of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf refusing to stand for the anthem more than 20 years ago, [M]the NBA swooped in and negotiated an agreement with the NBA Players Association to make standing mandatory[/M].[SEP]The more accurate truth is that, in the aftermath of [M]Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf refusing to stand for the anthem more than 20 years ago[/M], the NBA swooped in and negotiated an agreement with the NBA Players Association to make standing mandatory.


“Twenty-five percent of our league is comprised of players who aren’t American.

[M]“Twenty-five percent of[/M] our [M]league[/M] is [M]comprised of players who aren’t American[/M].


“The NFL is in a very different situation than the NBA,” Silver said.

[M]“The NFL is in a very different situation than the NBA,” Silver said[/M].


Via SportsBusiness Daily, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in an annual “state of the league ” press conference that there’s no reason to change the state of the league’s rule that players must stand for the anthem.

Via SportsBusiness Daily, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in an annual “state of the league ” press conference that there’s no reason to change the [M]state of the league’s rule[/M] that [M]players must stand for the anthem[/M].[SEP]Via SportsBusiness Daily, NBA Commissioner [M]Adam Silver said in an annual “state of the league ” press conference[/M] that [M]there’s no reason to change the state of the league’s rule[/M] that players must stand for the anthem.[SEP]Via SportsBusiness Daily, NBA Commissioner [M]Adam Silver said[/M] in an annual “state of the league ” press conference that [M]there’s no reason to change the state of the league’s rule[/M] that players must stand for the anthem.[SEP]Via SportsBusiness Daily, [M]NBA Commissioner Adam Silver[/M] said in an annual “state of the league ” press conference that there’s no reason to change the state of the league’s rule that players must stand for the anthem.


So it’s hard to say in the case of the NBA it’s about patriotism, when a quarter of our players aren’t even American.

So it’s hard to say in the case of the [M]NBA[/M] it’s about patriotism, when [M]a quarter of our players aren’t even American.[/M]


AP
More than a week after the NFL clumsily changed its national anthem policy in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, the NBA won’t be changing its own rules and regulations regarding the anthem.

AP
[M]More than a week after the NFL[/M] clumsily [M]changed its national anthem policy[/M] in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, [M]the NBA won’t be changing its own rules[/M] and regulations [M]regarding the anthem[/M].[SEP]AP
[M]More than a week after the NFL[/M] clumsily [M]changed its national anthem policy[/M] in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, [M]the NBA won’t be changing its own[/M] rules and [M]regulations regarding the anthem[/M].[SEP]AP
More than a week after the NFL clumsily changed its national anthem policy in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, [M]the NBA won’t be changing its own[/M] rules and [M]regulations regarding the anthem[/M].[SEP]AP
More than a week after the NFL clumsily changed its national anthem policy in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, [M]the NBA won’t be changing its own rules[/M] and regulations [M]regarding the anthem[/M].[SEP]AP
More than a week after [M]the NFL[/M] clumsily [M]changed its national anthem policy[/M] in a way that managed to take a bad situation and make it worse, the NBA won’t be changing its own rules and regulations regarding the anthem.


Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified in third ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified in third ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc and [M]Red Bull's Max Verstappen.[/M][SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel[/M] qualified in third ahead of [M]team-mate Charles Leclerc[/M] and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.[SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel qualified[/M] in third [M]ahead of[/M] team-mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's [M]Max Verstappen[/M].[SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel qualified[/M] in third [M]ahead of[/M] team-mate [M]Charles Leclerc[/M] and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.[SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel qualified in third[/M] ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.[SEP][M]Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel[/M] qualified in third ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.


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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas will start the 2019 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday.

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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas will [M]start the 2019 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix[/M] from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit [M]on Sunday[/M].[SEP]Clive Mason/Getty Images
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas will start [M]the 2019 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix[/M] from pole position [M]at the Shanghai International Circuit[/M] on Sunday.[SEP]Clive Mason/Getty Images
Mercedes' [M]Valtteri Bottas will start the 2019 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position[/M] at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday.[SEP]Clive Mason/Getty Images
[M]Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas[/M] will start the 2019 Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday.


Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen fell short of Q3 for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.

Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen fell short of Q3 for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and [M]McLaren[/M] pair Carlos Sainz and [M]Lando Norris[/M].[SEP]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen fell short of Q3 for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and [M]McLaren[/M] pair [M]Carlos Sainz[/M] and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen [M]fell short of Q3[/M] for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and [M]Lando Norris[/M].[SEP]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen [M]fell short of Q3[/M] for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair [M]Carlos Sainz[/M] and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen [M]fell short of Q3[/M] for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, [M]Sergio Perez[/M] and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen [M]fell short of Q3[/M] for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by [M]Daniil Kvyat[/M], Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's [M]Kimi Raikkonen[/M] fell short of Q3 for the first time in [M]53 races[/M]:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's [M]Kimi Raikkonen fell short of Q3 for the first time in 53 races[/M]:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.[SEP]Alfa Romeo's [M]Kimi Raikkonen fell short of Q3[/M] for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.[SEP][M]Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen[/M] fell short of Q3 for the first time in 53 races:
He was joined by Daniil Kvyat, Sergio Perez and McLaren pair Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris.


Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean rounded out the top 10 having failed to set a time after being caught up in traffic.

Kevin Magnussen and [M]Romain Grosjean[/M] rounded out the top 10 having failed to set a time after [M]being caught up in traffic.[/M][SEP][M]Kevin Magnussen[/M] and Romain Grosjean rounded out the top 10 having failed to set a time after [M]being caught up in traffic.[/M][SEP]Kevin Magnussen and [M]Romain Grosjean[/M] rounded out the top 10 having [M]failed to set a time[/M] after being caught up in traffic.[SEP]Kevin Magnussen and [M]Romain Grosjean[/M] rounded out the top 10 having [M]failed to set a time after being caught up in traffic.[/M][SEP][M]Kevin Magnussen[/M] and Romain Grosjean rounded out the top 10 having [M]failed to set a time after being caught up in traffic.[/M][SEP][M]Kevin Magnussen[/M] and Romain Grosjean rounded out the top 10 having [M]failed to set a time[/M] after being caught up in traffic.[SEP]Kevin Magnussen and [M]Romain Grosjean rounded out[/M] the [M]top 10[/M] having failed to set a time after being caught up in traffic.[SEP][M]Kevin Magnussen[/M] and Romain Grosjean [M]rounded out[/M] the [M]top 10[/M] having failed to set a time after being caught up in traffic.


Racing Point's Lance Stroll and Williams duo George Russell and Robert Kubica were also eliminated.

Racing Point's Lance Stroll and Williams duo George Russell and [M]Robert Kubica were[/M] also [M]eliminated[/M].[SEP]Racing Point's Lance Stroll and Williams duo [M]George Russell[/M] and Robert Kubica [M]were[/M] also [M]eliminated[/M].[SEP]Racing Point's [M]Lance Stroll[/M] and Williams duo George Russell and Robert Kubica [M]were[/M] also [M]eliminated[/M].[SEP]Racing Point's Lance Stroll and [M]Williams[/M] duo George Russell and [M]Robert Kubica[/M] were also eliminated.[SEP]Racing Point's Lance Stroll and [M]Williams[/M] duo [M]George Russell[/M] and Robert Kubica were also eliminated.[SEP][M]Racing Point's Lance Stroll[/M] and Williams duo George Russell and Robert Kubica were also eliminated.


Earlier, Bottas had been the quickest in the final free practice session, which was cut short when Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon lost control and spun into a wall.

Earlier, Bottas had been the quickest in the final free practice session, which was cut short when [M]Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon[/M] lost control and spun into a wall.[SEP]Earlier, Bottas had been the quickest in the final free practice session, which was cut short when Toro Rosso's [M]Alexander Albon[/M] lost control and [M]spun into a wall.[/M][SEP]Earlier, Bottas had been the quickest in the final free practice session, which was cut short when Toro Rosso's [M]Alexander Albon lost control[/M] and spun into a wall.[SEP]Earlier, Bottas had been the quickest in [M]the final free practice session[/M], which [M]was cut short[/M] when Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon lost control and spun into a wall.[SEP]Earlier, [M]Bottas had been the quickest in the final free practice session[/M], which was cut short when Toro Rosso's Alexander Albon lost control and spun into a wall.


Q3 saw Pierre Gasly take P6 ahead of Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg.

[M]Q3 saw Pierre Gasly take P6 ahead of[/M] Daniel Ricciardo and [M]Nico Hulkenberg[/M].[SEP][M]Q3 saw Pierre Gasly take P6 ahead of Daniel Ricciardo[/M] and Nico Hulkenberg.[SEP][M]Q3 saw Pierre Gasly take P6[/M] ahead of Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg.


In Q2, Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen swapped to medium tyres and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and Bottas recording times under 1:32.00, which they would do again in Q3.

In Q2, Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen swapped to medium tyres and were rewarded with the top five places, with [M]Hamilton[/M] and Bottas [M]recording times under 1:32.00[/M], [M]which[/M] they [M]would do again in Q3[/M].[SEP]In Q2, Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen swapped to medium tyres and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and [M]Bottas recording times under 1:32.00[/M], [M]which[/M] they [M]would do again in Q3[/M].[SEP]In Q2, Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen swapped to medium tyres and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and [M]Bottas recording times under 1:32.00[/M], which they would do again in Q3.[SEP]In Q2, Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen swapped to medium tyres and were rewarded with the top five places, with [M]Hamilton[/M] and Bottas [M]recording times under 1:32.00[/M], which they would do again in Q3.[SEP][M]In Q2[/M], [M]Mercedes, Ferrari and Verstappen[/M] swapped to medium tyres and were [M]rewarded with the top five places[/M], with Hamilton and Bottas recording times under 1:32.00, which they would do again in Q3.[SEP][M]In Q2[/M], Mercedes, Ferrari and [M]Verstappen swapped to medium tyres[/M] and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and Bottas recording times under 1:32.00, which they would do again in Q3.[SEP][M]In Q2[/M], Mercedes, [M]Ferrari[/M] and Verstappen [M]swapped to medium tyres[/M] and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and Bottas recording times under 1:32.00, which they would do again in Q3.[SEP][M]In Q2[/M], [M]Mercedes[/M], Ferrari and Verstappen [M]swapped to medium tyres[/M] and were rewarded with the top five places, with Hamilton and Bottas recording times under 1:32.00, which they would do again in Q3.


Qualifying Recap
Here's the final classification from qualifying:
Antonio Giovinazzi spent Q1 stuck in the Alfa Romeo garage with a power unit problem, so he joined Albon in failing to take part in qualifying after the latter's crash.

Qualifying Recap
Here's the final classification from qualifying:
Antonio Giovinazzi spent Q1 stuck in the Alfa Romeo garage with a power unit problem, so he joined [M]Albon[/M] in failing to take part in qualifying after the latter[M]'s crash.[/M][SEP]Qualifying Recap
Here's the final classification from qualifying:
Antonio Giovinazzi spent Q1 stuck in the Alfa Romeo garage with a power unit problem, so he joined [M]Albon[/M] in [M]failing to take part in qualifying[/M] after the latter's crash.[SEP]Qualifying Recap
Here's the final classification from qualifying:
[M]Antonio Giovinazzi[/M] spent Q1 stuck in the Alfa Romeo garage with a power unit problem, so he joined Albon in [M]failing to take part in qualifying[/M] after the latter's crash.[SEP]Qualifying Recap
Here's the final classification from qualifying:
[M]Antonio Giovinazzi spent Q1 stuck in the Alfa Romeo garage with a power unit problem[/M], so he joined Albon in failing to take part in qualifying after the latter's crash.


He went fastest in Saturday's qualifying with a time of one minute, 31.537 seconds, just 0.023 seconds quicker than team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

He went fastest in Saturday's qualifying with a time of one minute, 31.537 seconds, just 0.023 seconds quicker than [M]team-mate Lewis Hamilton.[/M][SEP][M]He went fastest in Saturday's qualifying[/M] with a time of one minute, 31.537 seconds, just [M]0.023 seconds quicker than[/M] team-mate [M]Lewis Hamilton[/M].[SEP][M]He went fastest in Saturday's qualifying with a time of one minute, 31.537 seconds[/M], just 0.023 seconds quicker than team-mate Lewis Hamilton.


Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly took fifth and sixth places.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen and [M]Pierre Gasly took[/M] fifth and [M]sixth places[/M].[SEP][M]Red Bull's[/M] Max Verstappen and [M]Pierre Gasly[/M] took fifth and sixth places.[SEP]Red Bull's [M]Max Verstappen[/M] and Pierre Gasly [M]took fifth[/M] and sixth [M]places[/M].[SEP][M]Red Bull's Max Verstappen[/M] and Pierre Gasly took fifth and sixth places.


Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris after the first runs, when Verstappen split Vettel and Leclerc, but a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.

Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris after the first runs, when Verstappen split Vettel and Leclerc, but [M]a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.[/M][SEP]Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris after the first runs, when [M]Verstappen split[/M] Vettel and [M]Leclerc[/M], but a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.[SEP]Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris after the first runs, when [M]Verstappen split Vettel[/M] and Leclerc, but a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.[SEP][M]Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris after the first runs[/M], when Verstappen split Vettel and Leclerc, but a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.[SEP][M]Red Bull looked to have a chance to challenge the Ferraris[/M] after the first runs, when Verstappen split Vettel and Leclerc, but a misjudgement meant neither car made it around to start the final laps before the chequered flag fell.


Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was third fastest, 0.301secs off the pace, and just 0.017secs quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc.

[M]Ferrari[/M]'s Sebastian Vettel was third fastest, 0.301secs off the pace, and just 0.017secs quicker than team-mate [M]Charles Leclerc.[/M][SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel[/M] was third fastest, 0.301secs off the pace, and just 0.017secs quicker than [M]team-mate Charles Leclerc.[/M][SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel[/M] was third fastest, 0.301secs off the pace, and just [M]0.017secs quicker than[/M] team-mate [M]Charles Leclerc.[/M][SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel[/M] was third fastest, [M]0.301secs off the pace[/M], and just 0.017secs quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc.[SEP]Ferrari's [M]Sebastian Vettel was third fastest[/M], 0.301secs off the pace, and just 0.017secs quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc.[SEP][M]Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel[/M] was third fastest, 0.301secs off the pace, and just 0.017secs quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc.


Sunday's race is at 07:10 BST, live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live.

Sunday's [M]race[/M] is at 07:10 BST, [M]live on[/M] the BBC Sport website and [M]5 live[/M].[SEP]Sunday's [M]race[/M] is at 07:10 BST, [M]live on the BBC Sport website[/M] and 5 live.[SEP][M]Sunday's race is at 07:10 BST[/M], live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live.


The Finn, who leads Hamilton in the championship by one point, was just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton on their first laps.

The [M]Finn[/M], who leads Hamilton in the championship by one point, was [M]just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton on their first laps[/M].[SEP]The [M]Finn[/M], who leads Hamilton in the championship by one point, was [M]just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton[/M] on their first laps.[SEP]The [M]Finn[/M], who leads Hamilton in the championship by one point, was [M]just 0.007secs quicker[/M] than the Briton on their first laps.[SEP]The [M]Finn[/M], who [M]leads[/M] Hamilton [M]in the championship by one point[/M], was just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton on their first laps.[SEP]The [M]Finn[/M], who [M]leads Hamilton in the championship[/M] by one point, was just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton on their first laps.[SEP]The [M]Finn[/M], who [M]leads Hamilton[/M] in the championship by one point, was just 0.007secs quicker than the Briton on their first laps.


It was neck and neck on the second runs, but Bottas managed to improve as Hamilton slipped a little in the final sector of his run and Bottas had his first pole of 2019.

It was neck and neck on the second runs, but Bottas managed to improve as Hamilton slipped a little in the final sector of his run and [M]Bottas had his first pole of 2019.[/M][SEP]It was neck and neck on the second runs, but Bottas managed to improve as [M]Hamilton slipped a little in the final sector of his run[/M] and Bottas had his first pole of 2019.[SEP]It was neck and neck on the second runs, but [M]Bottas managed to improve[/M] as Hamilton slipped a little in the final sector of his run and Bottas had his first pole of 2019.[SEP][M]It was neck and neck on the second runs[/M], but Bottas managed to improve as Hamilton slipped a little in the final sector of his run and Bottas had his first pole of 2019.


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Thai-Brit driver Alex Albon was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
Bottas, who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.

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Thai-Brit driver Alex Albon was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
[M]Bottas[/M], who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, [M]found himself[/M] under severe pressure [M]in the top 10 shoot-out.[/M][SEP]Vote for your favourite here
Thai-Brit driver Alex Albon was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
[M]Bottas[/M], who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, [M]found himself under severe pressure[/M] in the top 10 shoot-out.[SEP]Vote for your favourite here
Thai-Brit driver Alex Albon was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
[M]Bottas[/M], who [M]had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend[/M], found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.[SEP]Vote for your favourite here
Thai-Brit driver [M]Alex Albon[/M] was unhurt after [M]his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice[/M]
Bottas on fire
Bottas, who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.[SEP]Vote for your favourite here
Thai-Brit driver [M]Alex Albon was unhurt[/M] after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
Bottas, who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.[SEP]Vote for your favourite here
Thai-Brit [M]driver Alex Albon[/M] was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
Bottas, who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.[SEP]Vote for your favourite here
[M]Thai-Brit[/M] driver [M]Alex Albon[/M] was unhurt after his Toro Rosso slammed into the wall during final practice
Bottas on fire
Bottas, who had had a comfortable lead over Hamilton all weekend, found himself under severe pressure in the top 10 shoot-out.


Bottas, the quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai, found his advantage cut by Hamilton to just 0.023 seconds as the world champion finally found pace.

[M]Bottas[/M], the [M]quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai[/M], found his advantage cut by Hamilton to just 0.023 seconds as the world champion finally found pace.[SEP][M]Bottas[/M], the [M]quicker Mercedes driver all weekend[/M] in Shanghai, found his advantage cut by Hamilton to just 0.023 seconds as the world champion finally found pace.[SEP][M]Bottas[/M], the quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai, [M]found his advantage cut[/M] by Hamilton to just 0.023 seconds as [M]the world champion finally found pace.[/M][SEP][M]Bottas[/M], the quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai, [M]found his advantage cut[/M] by Hamilton [M]to just 0.023 seconds[/M] as the world champion finally found pace.[SEP][M]Bottas[/M], the quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai, [M]found his advantage cut by Hamilton[/M] to just 0.023 seconds as the world champion finally found pace.[SEP][M]Bottas[/M], the quicker Mercedes driver all weekend in Shanghai, [M]found his advantage cut[/M] by Hamilton to just 0.023 seconds as the world champion finally found pace.


Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live from 07:10 BST
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.

Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live from 07:10 BST
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as [M]Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[/M][SEP]Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live from 07:10 BST
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in [M]a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix[/M] as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[SEP]Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live from 07:10 BST
[M]Valtteri Bottas[/M] fended off [M]team-mate Lewis Hamilton[/M] in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[SEP]Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website and 5 live from 07:10 BST
[M]Valtteri Bottas fended off[/M] team-mate [M]Lewis Hamilton[/M] in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[SEP][M]Sunday's 1,000th race is live[/M] on the BBC Sport website and 5 live [M]from 07:10 BST[/M]
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[SEP][M]Sunday's 1,000th race is live on[/M] the BBC Sport website and [M]5 live[/M] from 07:10 BST
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.[SEP][M]Sunday's 1,000th race is live on the BBC Sport website[/M] and 5 live from 07:10 BST
Valtteri Bottas fended off team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a tight battle for pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes out-paced Ferrari.


That left Verstappen fifth, 0.542s off the pace and over eight tenths faster than Red Bull teammate Pierre Gasly, who was also unable to complete a second lap.

That left [M]Verstappen[/M] fifth, 0.542s off the pace and over eight tenths faster than [M]Red Bull teammate Pierre Gasly[/M], who was also [M]unable to complete a second lap.[/M][SEP]That left [M]Verstappen[/M] fifth, 0.542s off the pace and over [M]eight tenths faster than[/M] Red Bull teammate [M]Pierre Gasly[/M], who was also unable to complete a second lap.[SEP]That left [M]Verstappen[/M] fifth, [M]0.542s off the pace[/M] and over eight tenths faster than Red Bull teammate Pierre Gasly, who was also unable to complete a second lap.[SEP][M]That left Verstappen fifth[/M], 0.542s off the pace and over eight tenths faster than Red Bull teammate Pierre Gasly, who was also unable to complete a second lap.


Daniel Ricciardo had only one fresh set of softs for Q3, but used it to beat Renault teammate Nico Hulkenberg to eighth by just 0.004s.

[M]Daniel Ricciardo[/M] had only one fresh set of softs for Q3, but used it to [M]beat[/M] Renault teammate [M]Nico Hulkenberg[/M] to eighth [M]by[/M] just [M]0.004s.[/M][SEP][M]Daniel Ricciardo[/M] had only one fresh set of softs for Q3, but used it to [M]beat[/M] Renault teammate [M]Nico Hulkenberg to eighth[/M] by just 0.004s.[SEP][M]Daniel Ricciardo[/M] had only one fresh set of softs for Q3, but used it to beat Renault [M]teammate Nico Hulkenberg[/M] to eighth by just 0.004s.[SEP]Daniel Ricciardo had only one fresh set of softs for Q3, but used it to beat [M]Renault[/M] teammate [M]Nico Hulkenberg[/M] to eighth by just 0.004s.[SEP][M]Daniel Ricciardo[/M] had only [M]one fresh set of softs[/M] for Q3, but [M]used it to beat[/M] Renault teammate [M]Nico Hulkenberg[/M] to eighth by just 0.004s.[SEP][M]Daniel Ricciardo had only one fresh set of softs for Q3[/M], but used it to beat Renault teammate Nico Hulkenberg to eighth by just 0.004s.


Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat failed to improve on his first-run time in Q2 having been seventh early on, meaning he was shuffled down to 11th and fastest of those eliminated in the first segment of qualifying.

Toro Rosso driver [M]Daniil Kvyat[/M] failed to improve on his first-run time in Q2 having been seventh early on, meaning he [M]was[/M] shuffled down to 11th and [M]fastest of those eliminated in the first segment of qualifying.[/M][SEP]Toro Rosso driver [M]Daniil Kvyat[/M] failed to improve on his first-run time in Q2 having been seventh early on, meaning he [M]was shuffled down to 11th[/M] and fastest of those eliminated in the first segment of qualifying.[SEP]Toro Rosso driver [M]Daniil Kvyat failed to improve on his first-run time in Q2 having been seventh early on[/M], meaning he was shuffled down to 11th and fastest of those eliminated in the first segment of qualifying.[SEP][M]Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat[/M] failed to improve on his first-run time in Q2 having been seventh early on, meaning he was shuffled down to 11th and fastest of those eliminated in the first segment of qualifying.


Bottas held the advantage through much of qualifying, although Hamilton did set the pace in Q2 thanks to having a second run on medium Pirellis.

Bottas held the advantage through much of qualifying, although [M]Hamilton[/M] did set the pace in Q2 thanks to [M]having a second run on medium Pirellis.[/M][SEP]Bottas held the advantage through much of qualifying, although [M]Hamilton[/M] did [M]set the pace in Q2[/M] thanks to having a second run on medium Pirellis.[SEP][M]Bottas held the advantage through much of qualifying[/M], although Hamilton did set the pace in Q2 thanks to having a second run on medium Pirellis.


The Finn pipped Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second, with the lead Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel three tenths down.

The Finn pipped Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second, with the lead Ferrari of [M]Sebastian Vettel three tenths down.[/M][SEP]The Finn pipped Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second, with [M]the lead Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel[/M] three tenths down.[SEP]The Finn pipped [M]Mercedes[/M] team mate [M]Lewis Hamilton[/M] to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second, with the lead Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel three tenths down.[SEP][M]The Finn[/M] pipped Mercedes [M]team mate Lewis Hamilton[/M] to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second, with the lead Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel three tenths down.[SEP][M]The Finn pipped[/M] Mercedes team mate [M]Lewis Hamilton to top spot by just 23 thousandths of a second[/M], with the lead Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel three tenths down.


Vettel beat Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc to third by 0.017s, the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.

Vettel beat Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc to third by 0.017s, [M]the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.[/M][SEP][M]Vettel[/M] beat [M]Ferrari[/M] teammate Charles Leclerc to third by 0.017s, the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.[SEP]Vettel beat [M]Ferrari[/M] teammate [M]Charles Leclerc[/M] to third by 0.017s, the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.[SEP][M]Vettel[/M] beat Ferrari [M]teammate Charles Leclerc[/M] to third by 0.017s, the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.[SEP][M]Vettel beat[/M] Ferrari teammate [M]Charles Leclerc[/M] to third [M]by 0.017s[/M], the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.[SEP][M]Vettel beat[/M] Ferrari teammate [M]Charles Leclerc to third[/M] by 0.017s, the duo jumping ahead of Max Verstappen on their final runs.


Sergio Perez was just 0.063s further behind in the best of the Racing Point cars, just over a tenth faster than the Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen.

Sergio Perez was just 0.063s further behind in the best of the Racing Point cars, just over a tenth faster than the [M]Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen[/M].[SEP][M]Sergio Perez[/M] was just 0.063s further behind in the best of the Racing Point cars, [M]just over a tenth faster than[/M] the Alfa Romeo of [M]Kimi Raikkonen[/M].[SEP][M]Sergio Perez[/M] was [M]just 0.063s further behind in the best of the Racing Point cars[/M], just over a tenth faster than the Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen.[SEP][M]Sergio Perez[/M] was [M]just 0.063s further behind[/M] in the best of the Racing Point cars, just over a tenth faster than the Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen.


The Finn reported he lost some engine power over the radio after not improving by enough to make the top 10.

[M]The Finn[/M] reported he lost some engine power over the radio after [M]not improving by enough to make the top 10.[/M][SEP][M]The Finn reported[/M] he lost some engine power [M]over the radio[/M] after not improving by enough to make the top 10.[SEP][M]The Finn reported he lost some engine power[/M] over the radio after not improving by enough to make the top 10.


This was thanks to Verstappen failing to cross the line to start his lap before the chequered flag after becoming stuck in a queue of cars, with Vettel passing him at the hairpin late in the lap to ensure that he was able to.

This was thanks to [M]Verstappen[/M] failing to cross the line to start his lap before the chequered flag after becoming stuck in a queue of cars, with [M]Vettel passing him[/M] at the hairpin [M]late in the lap to ensure that he was able to.[/M][SEP]This was thanks to [M]Verstappen[/M] failing to cross the line to start his lap before the chequered flag after becoming stuck in a queue of cars, with [M]Vettel passing him at the hairpin[/M] late in the lap to ensure that he was able to.[SEP]This was thanks to [M]Verstappen[/M] failing to cross the line to start his lap before the chequered flag after [M]becoming stuck in a queue of cars[/M], with Vettel passing him at the hairpin late in the lap to ensure that he was able to.[SEP]This was thanks to [M]Verstappen failing to cross the line to start his lap before the chequered flag[/M] after becoming stuck in a queue of cars, with Vettel passing him at the hairpin late in the lap to ensure that he was able to.


Neither Haas driver set a time in Q3, with both also failing to start their laps at the end of the session due to traffic.

Neither [M]Haas driver[/M] set a time in Q3, with [M]both[/M] also [M]failing to start their laps at the end of the session due to traffic.[/M][SEP][M]Neither Haas driver set a time in Q3[/M], with both also failing to start their laps at the end of the session due to traffic.


Cabrera, 32, is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) with 23 doubles, 18 homers, 58 RBI and 48 runs this season.

[M]Cabrera[/M], 32, is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) [M]with[/M] 23 doubles, 18 homers, 58 RBI and [M]48 runs this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], 32, is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) [M]with[/M] 23 doubles, 18 homers, [M]58 RBI[/M] and 48 runs [M]this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], 32, is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) [M]with[/M] 23 doubles, [M]18 homers[/M], 58 RBI and 48 runs [M]this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], 32, is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) [M]with 23 doubles[/M], 18 homers, 58 RBI and 48 runs [M]this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], 32, [M]is hitting[/M] .277/.329/.488 ([M]124 OPS+[/M]) with 23 doubles, 18 homers, 58 RBI and 48 runs [M]this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], 32, [M]is hitting .277/.329/.488[/M] (124 OPS+) with 23 doubles, 18 homers, 58 RBI and 48 runs [M]this season[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera, 32[/M], is hitting .277/.329/.488 (124 OPS+) with 23 doubles, 18 homers, 58 RBI and 48 runs this season.


[M]In all likelihood, the Phillies want him for short.[/M]


Cabrera obviously represents a significant upgrade on offense.

[M]Cabrera obviously represents a significant upgrade on offense[/M].


In many ways, this is the best offensive season of his career.

In many ways, [M]this is the best offensive season of his career[/M].


The Phillies have agreed to acquire infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the Mets for Double-A right-handed pitcher, the clubs announced early Friday evening.

[M]The Phillies have agreed to acquire infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the Mets[/M] for Double-A right-handed pitcher, [M]the clubs announced early Friday evening[/M].[SEP][M]The Phillies have agreed to acquire infielder Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] from the Mets [M]for Double-A right-handed pitcher[/M], the clubs announced early Friday evening.[SEP][M]The Phillies have agreed to acquire infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the Mets[/M] for Double-A right-handed pitcher, the clubs announced early Friday evening.[SEP]The Phillies have agreed to acquire [M]infielder Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] from the Mets for Double-A right-handed pitcher, the clubs announced early Friday evening.


Maikel Franco is on fire right now and needs to stay in the everyday lineup at third base.

[M]Maikel Franco[/M] is on fire right now and [M]needs to stay in the everyday lineup at third base[/M].[SEP][M]Maikel Franco is on fire right now[/M] and needs to stay in the everyday lineup at third base.


Phillies shortstops have been a black hole offensively this season, slashing .232/.279/.348.

[M]Phillies shortstops have been[/M] a black hole offensively this season, [M]slashing .232/.279/.348[/M].[SEP][M]Phillies shortstops have been a black hole offensively this season[/M], slashing .232/.279/.348.


He's played mostly shortstop in his career, but can also handle second or third base.

[M]He[/M]'s played mostly shortstop in his career, but [M]can also handle[/M] second or [M]third base[/M].[SEP][M]He[/M]'s played mostly shortstop in his career, but [M]can also handle second[/M] or third [M]base[/M].[SEP][M]He's played mostly shortstop in his career[/M], but can also handle second or third base.


At shortstop, it's mostly been a combination of youngsters J.P. Crawford and Scott Kingery.

At shortstop, it's mostly been a combination of [M]youngsters[/M] J.P. Crawford and [M]Scott Kingery[/M].[SEP]At shortstop, it's mostly been a combination of [M]youngsters J.P. Crawford[/M] and Scott Kingery.[SEP][M]At shortstop, it's mostly been a combination of[/M] youngsters J.P. Crawford and [M]Scott Kingery[/M].[SEP][M]At shortstop, it's mostly been a combination of[/M] youngsters [M]J.P. Crawford[/M] and Scott Kingery.


Cesar Hernandez is pretty well entrenched at second base, too.

[M]Cesar Hernandez[/M] is pretty well entrenched [M]at second base[/M], too.[SEP][M]Cesar Hernandez is pretty well entrenched at second base[/M], too.


Originally in the lineup at second base to face the Pirates, Cabrera was scratched about 75 minutes before the first pitch of a 5-4 loss that ended the Mets’ modest three-game winning streak.

Originally in the lineup at second base to face the Pirates, Cabrera was scratched about 75 minutes before the first pitch of [M]a 5-4 loss that ended the Mets’ modest three-game winning streak[/M].[SEP]Originally in the lineup at second base to face the Pirates, Cabrera was scratched about 75 minutes before the first pitch of a [M]5-4 loss[/M] that ended the [M]Mets’[/M] modest three-game winning streak.[SEP]Originally in the lineup at second base to face the Pirates, [M]Cabrera was scratched about 75 minutes before the first pitch[/M] of a 5-4 loss that ended the Mets’ modest three-game winning streak.[SEP][M]Originally in the lineup at second base to face the Pirates[/M], [M]Cabrera[/M] was scratched about 75 minutes before the first pitch of a 5-4 loss that ended the Mets’ modest three-game winning streak.


PITTSBURGH — The Mets continued reshaping their roster on Friday, sending the switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to the first-place Philadelphia Phillies, a division rival, in exchange for a top pitching prospect.

PITTSBURGH — [M]The Mets[/M] continued reshaping their roster on Friday, [M]sending[/M] the switch-hitting infielder [M]Asdrubal Cabrera to the[/M] first-place [M]Philadelphia Phillies[/M], a division rival, [M]in exchange for a top pitching prospect[/M].[SEP]PITTSBURGH — [M]The Mets[/M] continued reshaping their roster on Friday, sending the switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to the first-place [M]Philadelphia Phillies[/M], [M]a division rival[/M], in exchange for a top pitching prospect.[SEP]PITTSBURGH — The Mets continued reshaping their roster on Friday, sending the [M]switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] to the first-place Philadelphia Phillies, a division rival, in exchange for a top pitching prospect.[SEP]PITTSBURGH — [M]The Mets[/M] continued reshaping their roster on Friday, [M]sending the switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to the first-place Philadelphia Phillies[/M], a division rival, in exchange for a top pitching prospect.[SEP]PITTSBURGH — [M]The Mets continued reshaping their roster on Friday[/M], sending the switch-hitting infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to the first-place Philadelphia Phillies, a division rival, in exchange for a top pitching prospect.


His intuition proved correct.


Cabrera, a free agent at the end of this season, said he was expecting a trade any moment before Tuesday’s nonwaiver trade deadline.

[M]Cabrera, a free agent at the end of this season[/M], said he was expecting a trade any moment before Tuesday’s nonwaiver trade deadline.[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], a free agent at the end of this season, [M]said he was expecting a trade any moment before[/M] Tuesday’s [M]nonwaiver trade deadline[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], a free agent at the end of this season, [M]said he was expecting a trade any moment before Tuesday’s nonwaiver trade deadline[/M].[SEP][M]Cabrera[/M], a free agent at the end of this season, [M]said he was expecting a trade any moment[/M] before Tuesday’s nonwaiver trade deadline.


“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” he said while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here after the trade was announced.

“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” he said while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here after the [M]trade was announced.[/M][SEP]“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because [M]I do all my best for the Mets[/M],” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here [M]after the trade was announced.[/M][SEP]“I’m really happy because [M]I left with my head up[/M] because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here [M]after the trade was announced.[/M][SEP][M]“I’m really happy[/M] because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here [M]after the trade was announced.[/M][SEP]“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he[/M] said while standing outside the [M]Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park[/M] here after the trade was announced.[SEP]“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he[/M] said while [M]standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse[/M] at PNC Park here after the trade was announced.[SEP]“I’m really happy because I left with my head up because [M]I do all my best for the Mets[/M],” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here after the trade was announced.[SEP]“I’m really happy because [M]I left with my head up[/M] because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here after the trade was announced.[SEP][M]“I’m really happy[/M] because I left with my head up because I do all my best for the Mets,” [M]he said[/M] while standing outside the Mets’ clubhouse at PNC Park here after the trade was announced.


However, he is a Phillie now and that is a good thing.

However, he is a Phillie now and [M]that is a good thing[/M].[SEP]However, [M]he is a Phillie now[/M] and that is a good thing.


(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
The New York Mets traded arguably their best player over the weekend in Asdrubal Cabrera.

(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
[M]The New York Mets[/M] traded [M]arguably their best player[/M] over the weekend in [M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M].[SEP](Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
[M]The New York Mets traded[/M] arguably their best [M]player over the weekend[/M] in [M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M].[SEP](Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
[M]The New York Mets traded[/M] arguably their best [M]player[/M] over the weekend in [M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M].


In the trade, the Mets got a prospect, however, the value in trading him comes from within the Mets themselves.

In the trade, the Mets got a prospect, however, [M]the value in trading him comes from within the Mets themselves[/M].[SEP][M]In the trade, the Mets got a prospect[/M], however, the value in trading him comes from within the Mets themselves.


CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies plays shortstop in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: [M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies [M]plays shortstop in the first inning[/M] against the Cincinnati Reds [M]at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio[/M].[SEP]CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: [M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies [M]plays shortstop in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds[/M] at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.[SEP]CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 28: [M]Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies[/M] plays shortstop in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio.


Asdrubal Cabrera is leading the New York Mets in almost every offensive category this season.

[M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] is [M]leading the New York Mets in almost every offensive category this season[/M].[SEP][M]Asdrubal Cabrera[/M] is [M]leading the New York Mets[/M] in almost every offensive category this season.


However, there is still a silver lining in this trade.

However, [M]there is still a silver lining in this trade[/M].


The Mets could have gotten more but the Phillies, in what the Mets truly look for in a trade, will pay millions off his contract.

The Mets could have gotten more but [M]the Phillies[/M], in what the Mets truly look for in a trade, [M]will pay millions off his contract[/M].[SEP][M]The Mets could have gotten more[/M] but the Phillies, in what the Mets truly look for in a trade, will pay millions off his contract.


The Mets got a pitching prospect in Franklyn Kilome.

[M]The Mets got[/M] a pitching prospect in [M]Franklyn Kilome[/M].[SEP][M]The Mets got a pitching prospect[/M] in Franklyn Kilome.


The Mets now have plenty of room to see what they have in their younger players which is a beautiful thing.

[M]The Mets[/M] now have plenty of room [M]to see what they have in their younger players[/M] which [M]is a beautiful thing[/M].[SEP][M]The Mets now have plenty of room to see what they have in their younger players[/M] which is a beautiful thing.


[M]The US military needed a military transport aircraft to move combat units at medium distances.[/M][SEP][M]The US military needed a military transport aircraft[/M] to move combat units at medium distances.


Lockheed Aircraft presented the solution that was judged to be the best and thus won the contract for the manufacture of the aircraft.

Lockheed Aircraft presented the solution that was judged to be the best and thus won [M]the contract for the manufacture of the aircraft.[/M][SEP][M]Lockheed Aircraft[/M] presented the solution that was judged to be the best and thus [M]won the contract[/M] for the manufacture of the aircraft.[SEP][M]Lockheed Aircraft presented the solution that was judged to be the best[/M] and thus won the contract for the manufacture of the aircraft.


[M]Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine transport aircraft with turboprop engines.[/M]


[M]The requirements with the project name YC-130 were sent out to a number of aircraft manufacturers.[/M][SEP][M]The requirements[/M] with the project name YC-130 [M]were sent out to a number of aircraft manufacturers.[/M]


[M]The aircraft's history begins in connection with the Korean War.[/M]


Another requirement was that the aircraft could operate from short and bad fields.

[M]Another requirement was that the aircraft could operate from[/M] short and [M]bad fields[/M].[SEP][M]Another requirement was that the aircraft could operate from short[/M] and bad [M]fields[/M].


From its entry into service in December 1956 to 2006, more than 2,260 examples of this machine in 40 versions were produced, which are equipped with the armed forces of more than 50 countries around the world.

From its entry into service in December 1956 to 2006, [M]more than 2,260 examples of this machine in 40 versions[/M] were produced, which [M]are equipped with the armed forces of more than 50 countries around the world.[/M][SEP][M]From[/M] its entry into [M]service in December 1956 to 2006, more than 2,260 examples of this machine in 40 versions were produced[/M], which are equipped with the armed forces of more than 50 countries around the world.[SEP]From [M]its entry into service in December 1956[/M] to 2006, more than 2,260 examples of this machine in 40 versions were produced, which are equipped with the armed forces of more than 50 countries around the world.


[M]The only civilian Hercules in Europe is an Air Contractors machine from Ireland.[/M]


The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, suitable for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.

The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, suitable for specialized tasks: [M]air support (AC-130 Specter[/M]), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, suitable for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or [M]medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[/M][SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or [M]medical evacuation[/M] MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, [M]firefighting[/M] or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, [M]meteorological reconnaissance[/M], firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable[/M] for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, [M]as a flying tanker[/M], meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and [M]search service[/M], as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), [M]SAR rescue[/M] and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for[/M] specialized tasks: [M]air support[/M] (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of [M]Hercules is[/M] the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, [M]suitable for specialized tasks[/M]: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP]The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of goods and people, also injured, over medium distances.[M]The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine[/M], suitable for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP][M]The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of[/M] goods and [M]people, also injured, over medium distances[/M].The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, suitable for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.[SEP][M]The main purpose of Hercules is the transport of goods[/M] and people, also injured, [M]over medium distances[/M].The ability to land on unpaved runways makes it a very universal machine, suitable for specialized tasks: air support (AC-130 Specter), SAR rescue and search service, as a flying tanker, meteorological reconnaissance, firefighting or medical evacuation MEDEVAC.


[M]The latest build version of the Hercules is the C-130J.[/M]


In December 2006, the C-130 Hercules became the third machine, alongside the B-52 Stratofortress and the English Electric Canberra, that has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces for which it was designed, in this case the United States Air Force, while being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.

In December 2006, [M]the C-130 Hercules[/M] became the third machine, alongside the B-52 Stratofortress and the English Electric Canberra, that has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces for which it was designed, in this case the United States Air Force, while [M]being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.[/M][SEP]In December 2006, [M]the C-130 Hercules[/M] became the third machine, alongside the B-52 Stratofortress and the English Electric Canberra, that has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces [M]for[/M] which it [M]was designed[/M], in this case [M]the United States Air Force[/M], while being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.[SEP]In December 2006, the C-130 Hercules became the third machine, alongside the B-52 Stratofortress and [M]the English Electric Canberra[/M], that [M]has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces for which it was designed[/M], in this case the United States Air Force, while being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.[SEP]In December 2006, the C-130 Hercules became the third machine, alongside [M]the B-52 Stratofortress[/M] and the English Electric Canberra, that [M]has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces for which it was designed[/M], in this case the United States Air Force, while being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.[SEP][M]In December 2006, the C-130 Hercules became the third machine[/M], alongside the B-52 Stratofortress and the English Electric Canberra, [M]that has been used continuously for 50 years by the armed forces for which it was designed[/M], in this case the United States Air Force, while being the longest-produced aircraft in aviation history.


Lockheed C-130 Hercules - American medium four-engine military transport aircraft with turboprop drive, manufactured by Lockheed.

[M]Lockheed C-130 Hercules[/M] - American medium four-engine military transport aircraft with turboprop drive, [M]manufactured by Lockheed.[/M][SEP][M]Lockheed C-130 Hercules - American medium four-engine military transport aircraft with turboprop drive[/M], manufactured by Lockheed.


The crew of the aircraft in the basic version (C-130A) - four people, flight range with a maximum load - 5.2 thousand kilometers.

[M]The[/M] crew of the aircraft in [M]the basic version[/M] (C-130A) - four people, [M]flight range with a maximum load - 5.2 thousand kilometers.[/M][SEP]The crew of the aircraft in [M]the basic version (C-130A[/M]) - four people, flight range with a maximum load - 5.2 thousand kilometers.[SEP][M]The crew of the aircraft in the basic version[/M] (C-130A) - [M]four people[/M], flight range with a maximum load - 5.2 thousand kilometers.


[M]The aircraft is equipped with four turboprop engines.[/M]


The aircraft is used for large-scale transfer of troops and equipment, has been actively used in various military conflicts.

[M]The aircraft[/M] is used for large-scale transfer of troops and equipment, [M]has been actively used in various military conflicts.[/M][SEP][M]The aircraft is used for large-scale transfer of[/M] troops and [M]equipment[/M], has been actively used in various military conflicts.[SEP][M]The aircraft is used for large-scale transfer of troops[/M] and equipment, has been actively used in various military conflicts.


"Hercules" is a key element of the American concept of mobile air strike forces.

"[M]Hercules" is a key element of the American concept of mobile air strike forces.[/M]


[M]The C-130 Hercules is[/M] the main [M]tactical military transport aircraft[/M] of many countries.[SEP][M]The C-130 Hercules is the main tactical military transport aircraft of many countries.[/M]


As of 2015, more than 2,500 aircraft of more than 60 modifications were produced.

[M]As of 2015[/M], more than 2,500 [M]aircraft of more than 60 modifications were produced.[/M][SEP][M]As of 2015, more than 2,500 aircraft[/M] of more than 60 modifications [M]were produced[/M].


[M]Flight range with a cargo of 9 tons - more than 7.5 thousand kilometers.[/M]


"Hercules" C-130A can carry 92 passengers, more than 20 tons of cargo.

"[M]Hercules" C-130A can carry[/M] 92 passengers, [M]more than 20 tons of cargo.[/M][SEP]"[M]Hercules" C-130A can carry 92 passengers[/M], more than 20 tons of cargo.


The C-130 Hercules is a transport aircraft developed by Lockheed in the early 1950s.

[M]The C-130 Hercules is[/M] a transport aircraft [M]developed[/M] by Lockheed [M]in the early 1950s.[/M][SEP][M]The C-130 Hercules is[/M] a transport aircraft [M]developed by Lockheed[/M] in the early 1950s.[SEP][M]The C-130 Hercules is a transport aircraft[/M] developed by Lockheed in the early 1950s.


In civil aviation, it has also become the most common medium-haul transport aircraft - the C-130 "Hercules" is operated in 65 countries.

In civil aviation, it has also become the most common medium-haul transport aircraft - [M]the C-130 "Hercules" is operated in 65 countries.[/M][SEP][M]In civil aviation, it has[/M] also [M]become the most common medium-haul transport aircraft[/M] - the C-130 "Hercules" is operated in 65 countries.


[M]The couple had to change venues due to the rapidly moving wildfire.[/M]


[M]“Thank you to the firefighters working hard to keep the Durango community safe,” the post read.[/M]


One photo shared on Instagram shows the fire’s massive smoke plume rising from the mountains behind the kissing couple.

One [M]photo[/M] shared on Instagram [M]shows the fire’s[/M] massive [M]smoke plume[/M] rising from the mountains [M]behind the kissing couple.[/M][SEP]One [M]photo[/M] shared on Instagram [M]shows the fire’s[/M] massive [M]smoke plume rising from the mountains[/M] behind the kissing couple.[SEP]One [M]photo[/M] shared on Instagram [M]shows the fire’s[/M] massive [M]smoke plume[/M] rising from the mountains behind the kissing couple.[SEP]One [M]photo shared on Instagram[/M] shows the fire’s massive smoke plume rising from the mountains behind the kissing couple.


Michael and Sara Kramer took their wedding photos with the 416 Fire burning in the background.

[M]Michael and Sara Kramer took their wedding photos with the 416 Fire burning in the background[/M].[SEP]Michael and [M]Sara Kramer took their wedding photos with the 416 Fire burning in the background[/M].[SEP][M]Michael[/M] and Sara [M]Kramer took their wedding photos with the 416 Fire burning in the background[/M].


“We are in absolute awe of our friends, family, photographer and vendors who made this incredible wedding come to life.

“We are in absolute awe of [M]our[/M] friends, family, photographer and [M]vendors[/M] who [M]made this[/M] incredible [M]wedding come to life[/M].[SEP]“We are in absolute awe of [M]our[/M] friends, family, [M]photographer[/M] and vendors who [M]made this[/M] incredible [M]wedding come to life[/M].[SEP]“We are in absolute awe of [M]our[/M] friends, [M]family[/M], photographer and vendors who [M]made this[/M] incredible [M]wedding come to life[/M].[SEP]“We are in absolute awe of [M]our friends[/M], family, photographer and vendors who [M]made this[/M] incredible [M]wedding come to life[/M].


— A couple married in Colorado will have a wedding album more unique than most.

— [M]A couple[/M] married in Colorado [M]will have a wedding album more unique than most[/M].[SEP]— [M]A couple[/M] married in Colorado [M]will have a wedding album[/M] more unique than most.[SEP]— [M]A couple married in Colorado[/M] will have a wedding album more unique than most.


The 416 Fire forced us to change venues last minute and it was a little hectic,” they said in an Instagram post.

[M]The 416 Fire forced us to change venues last minute and it was a little hectic[/M],” [M]they said in an Instagram post[/M].[SEP][M]The 416 Fire forced us to change venues last minute and it was a little hectic[/M],” [M]they said[/M] in an Instagram post.[SEP]The [M]416 Fire forced us to change venues last minute[/M] and it was a little hectic,” they said in an Instagram post.[SEP]The [M]416 Fire forced us to change venues[/M] last minute and it was a little hectic,” they said in an Instagram post.


The Kramers expressed their gratitude to crews working on the fire.

[M]The Kramers expressed their gratitude to crews working on the fire[/M].


The Kramers said they were disappointed they had to move the wedding but ultimately, they're more concerned about people who have had to evacuate their homes.

The [M]Kramers said[/M] they were disappointed they had to move the wedding but ultimately, [M]they're more concerned about people who have had to evacuate their homes.[/M][SEP]The [M]Kramers said[/M] they were disappointed they had to move the wedding but ultimately, [M]they're more concerned about people[/M] who have had to evacuate their homes.[SEP]The [M]Kramers said they were disappointed they had to move the wedding[/M] but ultimately, they're more concerned about people who have had to evacuate their homes.[SEP]The [M]Kramers said they were disappointed[/M] they had to move the wedding but ultimately, they're more concerned about people who have had to evacuate their homes.


One of Michael's uncles, who himself had to leave home because of the fire, is on the local search and rescue team and was monitoring the situation on his radio during the ceremony.

[M]One of Michael's uncles[/M], who [M]himself had to leave home because of the fire[/M], is on the local search and rescue team and was monitoring the situation on his radio during the ceremony.[SEP][M]One of Michael's uncles[/M], who himself had to leave home because of the fire, is on the local search and rescue team and [M]was monitoring the situation[/M] on his radio [M]during the ceremony[/M].[SEP][M]One of Michael's uncles[/M], who himself had to leave home because of the fire, is on the local search and rescue team and [M]was monitoring the situation on his radio[/M] during the ceremony.[SEP][M]One of Michael's uncles[/M], who himself had to leave home because of the fire, is on the local search and rescue team and [M]was monitoring the situation[/M] on his radio during the ceremony.[SEP][M]One of Michael's uncles[/M], who himself had to leave home because of the fire, [M]is on the local search and rescue team[/M] and was monitoring the situation on his radio during the ceremony.


– A couple whose wedding had to be moved because of the fast-growing 416 Fire in southwestern Colorado now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by.

– A [M]couple whose wedding had to be moved because[/M] of the fast-growing [M]416 Fire[/M] in southwestern Colorado [M]now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by[/M].[SEP]– A couple whose wedding had to be moved because of the fast-growing [M]416 Fire in southwestern Colorado[/M] now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by.[SEP]– A [M]couple whose wedding had to be moved because of the fast[/M]-[M]growing 416 Fire[/M] in southwestern Colorado now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by.[SEP]– A [M]couple whose wedding had to be moved because of the[/M] fast-growing [M]416 Fire[/M] in southwestern Colorado now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by.[SEP]– A [M]couple whose wedding had to be moved[/M] because of the fast-growing 416 Fire in southwestern Colorado now has a breathtaking photo to remember the day by.


"It's crazy how something so devastating and so scary and so dangerous can be so beautiful from a distance,” photographer Alexi Hubbell said.

[M]"It's crazy how something so[/M] devastating and so scary and so [M]dangerous can be so beautiful from a distance,”[/M] photographer [M]Alexi Hubbell said.[/M][SEP][M]"It's crazy how something so[/M] devastating and so [M]scary[/M] and so dangerous [M]can be so beautiful from a distance,”[/M] photographer [M]Alexi Hubbell said.[/M][SEP][M]"It's crazy how something so devastating[/M] and so scary and so dangerous [M]can be so beautiful from a distance,”[/M] photographer [M]Alexi Hubbell said[/M].[SEP]"It's crazy how something so devastating and so scary and so dangerous can be so beautiful from a distance,” [M]photographer Alexi Hubbell[/M] said.


Sara and Michael Kramer of Fort Collins were set to tie the knot at Cascade Village north of Durango on Saturday but as the fire grew significantly, they moved the ceremony to a relative’s property at the last minute.

[M]Sara and Michael Kramer[/M] of Fort Collins were set to tie the knot at Cascade Village north of Durango on Saturday [M]but as the fire grew significantly[/M], they [M]moved the ceremony to a relative’s property at the last minute.[/M][SEP]Sara and Michael Kramer of Fort Collins were set to tie the knot at [M]Cascade Village north of Durango[/M] on Saturday but as the fire grew significantly, they moved the ceremony to a relative’s property at the last minute.[SEP][M]Sara and Michael Kramer of Fort Collins were set to tie the knot[/M] at Cascade Village [M]north of Durango on Saturday[/M] but as the fire grew significantly, they moved the ceremony to a relative’s property at the last minute.[SEP][M]Sara and Michael Kramer of Fort Collins were set to tie the knot at Cascade Village[/M] north of Durango on Saturday but as the fire grew significantly, they moved the ceremony to a relative’s property at the last minute.


The result is a shot of Michael and Sara kissing in front of the ominous, orange plume of smoke from the fire.

The result is a shot of Michael and Sara kissing in front of the ominous, [M]orange plume of smoke from the fire.[/M][SEP][M]The result is a shot of Michael and Sara kissing in front of the[/M] ominous, [M]orange plume of smoke from the fire[/M].[SEP][M]The result is a shot of Michael and Sara kissing in front of the[/M] ominous, [M]orange plume of smoke[/M] from the fire.[SEP][M]The result is a shot of Michael and Sara kissing[/M] in front of the ominous, orange plume of smoke from the fire.[SEP][M]The result is a shot[/M] of Michael and Sara kissing in front of the ominous, orange plume of smoke from the fire.


Toward the end of the evening, at sunset, the couple went across the street to get a photo with the fire in the background.

Toward the end of the evening, [M]at sunset[/M], [M]the couple went across the street[/M] to get a photo with the fire in the background.[SEP]Toward the end of the evening, at sunset, [M]the couple went across the street to get a photo with the fire in the background.[/M][SEP]Toward the end of the evening, at sunset, [M]the couple went across the street to get a photo[/M] with the fire in the background.[SEP]Toward the end of the evening, at sunset, [M]the couple went across the street[/M] to get a photo with the fire in the background.


"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.

"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," [M]Michael Kramer said.[/M][SEP]"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and [M]they were ready to[/M] rock and roll and help out and [M]do everything they could[/M]," Michael Kramer said.[SEP]"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and [M]they were ready to[/M] rock and roll and [M]help out[/M] and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.[SEP]"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and [M]they were ready to rock and roll[/M] and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.[SEP]"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top and [M]they[/M] still [M]showed up[/M] and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.[SEP][M]"He was in[/M] his search and rescue gear with [M]a blazer[/M] over the top and they still showed up and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.[SEP][M]"He was in his search and rescue gear with a blazer over the top[/M] and they still showed up and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.[SEP][M]"He was in his search and rescue gear[/M] with a blazer over the top and they still showed up and they were ready to rock and roll and help out and do everything they could," Michael Kramer said.


As of Tuesday, the 416 Fire closed down the San Juan National Park on the city's outskirts.

As of Tuesday, the 416 Fire closed down the [M]San Juan National Park on the city's outskirts.[/M][SEP][M]As of Tuesday[/M], the [M]416 Fire closed down the San Juan National Park[/M] on the city's outskirts.[SEP]As of Tuesday, the [M]416 Fire closed down the San Juan National Park[/M] on the city's outskirts.


The massive plumes of smoke can be seen for miles and on every newscast in the state.

[M]The massive plumes of smoke can be seen[/M] for miles and [M]on every newscast in the state[/M].[SEP][M]The massive plumes of smoke can be seen for miles[/M] and on every newscast in the state.


But, according to Sara's Instagram post, everyone came together to make the wedding happen - and the couple was able to wed with the 416 Fire ominously looming in the background.

But, [M]according to Sara's Instagram post[/M], everyone came together to make the wedding happen - and [M]the couple was able to wed with the 416 Fire[/M] ominously looming [M]in the background[/M].[SEP]But, [M]according to Sara's Instagram post[/M], everyone came together to make the wedding happen - and [M]the couple was able to wed with the 416 Fire ominously looming in the background[/M].[SEP]But, [M]according to Sara's Instagram post[/M], everyone came together to make the wedding happen - and [M]the couple was able to wed[/M] with the 416 Fire ominously looming in the background.[SEP]But, [M]according to Sara's Instagram post[/M], [M]everyone came together to make the wedding happen[/M] - and the couple was able to wed with the 416 Fire ominously looming in the background.


The couple opted for a June wedding in the gorgeous southwestern Colorado area surrounding Durango.

[M]The couple opted for a[/M] June [M]wedding in the gorgeous southwestern Colorado area surrounding Durango.[/M][SEP][M]The couple opted for a June wedding[/M] in the gorgeous southwestern Colorado area surrounding Durango.


Alexi Hubbell and the couple are asking anyone who is able to donate to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado.

Alexi Hubbell and [M]the couple are asking anyone who is able to donate to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado[/M].[SEP][M]Alexi Hubbell[/M] and the couple are [M]asking anyone who is able to donate to the Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado[/M].


Their plans, however, were derailed June 1 when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew, placing their wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.

Their plans, however, were derailed June 1 when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew, placing their [M]wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango[/M] - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[SEP]Their plans, however, were derailed June 1 when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew, placing their [M]wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge[/M] near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[SEP]Their [M]plans[/M], however, [M]were derailed[/M] June 1 [M]when the 416 Fire ignited[/M] and quickly grew, [M]placing their wedding venue[/M] - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - [M]into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[/M][SEP][M]Their plans[/M], however, [M]were derailed[/M] June 1 [M]when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew[/M], placing their wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[SEP][M]Their plans[/M], however, [M]were derailed[/M] June 1 [M]when the 416 Fire ignited[/M] and quickly grew, placing their wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[SEP][M]Their plans[/M], however, [M]were derailed June 1[/M] when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew, placing their wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.[SEP][M]Their plans[/M], however, [M]were derailed[/M] June 1 when the 416 Fire ignited and quickly grew, placing their wedding venue - the Cascade Village lodge near Durango - into the list of places under a mandatory evacuation.


National news outlets have even started reporting on the massive fire that's forced thousands to evacuate.

National news outlets have even started reporting on the [M]massive fire[/M] that's [M]forced thousands to evacuate[/M].[SEP][M]National news outlets have even started reporting on the massive fire[/M] that's forced thousands to evacuate.


Sara and Michael had it all planned: they'd figured out the venue, they'd set the date.

Sara and Michael had it all planned: they'd figured out the venue, [M]they'd set the date[/M].[SEP]Sara and Michael had it all planned: [M]they'd figured out the venue[/M], they'd set the date.[SEP][M]Sara and Michael had it all planned[/M]: they'd figured out the venue, they'd set the date.


Marielle Quenneville, 59, who lives on the South Shore, showed up at Saturday’s march with a couple of friends.

[M]Marielle Quenneville[/M], 59, who [M]lives on the South Shore[/M], showed up at Saturday’s march with a couple of friends.[SEP][M]Marielle Quenneville, 59[/M], who lives on the South Shore, showed up at Saturday’s march with a couple of friends.[SEP][M]Marielle Quenneville[/M], 59, who lives on the South Shore, [M]showed up at Saturday’s march with a couple of friends.[/M][SEP][M]Marielle Quenneville[/M], 59, who lives on the South Shore, [M]showed up at Saturday’s march[/M] with a couple of friends.


Maude Arsenault, of the group La Planète s’invite au parlement, shared a message of solidarity with the flood victims and accused the provincial and federal governments of being “champions of inaction” in the face of global warming.

[M]Maude Arsenault[/M], of the group La Planète s’invite au parlement, shared a message of solidarity with the flood victims and [M]accused the[/M] provincial and [M]federal governments of being “champions of inaction” in the face of global warming[/M].[SEP][M]Maude Arsenault[/M], of the group La Planète s’invite au parlement, shared a message of solidarity with the flood victims and [M]accused the provincial[/M] and federal [M]governments of being “champions of inaction” in the face of global warming[/M].[SEP][M]Maude Arsenault[/M], of the group La Planète s’invite au parlement, [M]shared a message of solidarity with the flood victims[/M] and accused the provincial and federal governments of being “champions of inaction” in the face of global warming.[SEP][M]Maude Arsenault, of the group La Planète s’invite au parlement[/M], shared a message of solidarity with the flood victims and accused the provincial and federal governments of being “champions of inaction” in the face of global warming.


Létourneau added that unions can do much to work with industry to help reduce carbon emissions and to make the transition toward a more ecologically balanced economy.

[M]Létourneau added[/M] that [M]unions can do much to work with industry to help reduce carbon emissions and to make the transition toward a more ecologically balanced economy.[/M][SEP][M]Létourneau added[/M] that [M]unions can do much to work with industry to help reduce carbon emissions[/M] and to make the transition toward a more ecologically balanced economy.


The major unions, including the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, urged their members to join in one of the larger marches in Montreal.

The [M]major unions[/M], including the [M]Confédération des syndicats nationaux[/M], urged their members to join in one of the larger marches in Montreal.[SEP]The [M]major unions[/M], [M]including[/M] the [M]Confédération des syndicats nationaux[/M], [M]urged their members to join in one of the larger marches[/M] in Montreal.[SEP]The [M]major unions[/M], [M]including[/M] the [M]Confédération des syndicats nationaux[/M], [M]urged their members to join in one of the larger marches[/M] in [M]Montreal[/M].[SEP]The [M]major unions[/M], including the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, [M]urged their members to join in one of the larger marches[/M] in [M]Montreal[/M].[SEP]The [M]major unions[/M], including the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, [M]urged their members to join in one of the larger marches[/M] in Montreal.


At around 2 p.m., more than 1,000 people gathered at the Place des Festivals on Jeanne-Mance St. before marching through downtown streets.

[M]At around 2 p.m[/M]., [M]more than 1,000 people gathered[/M] at the Place des Festivals [M]on Jeanne-Mance[/M] St. [M]before marching through downtown streets.[/M][SEP]At around 2 p.m., [M]more than 1,000 people gathered[/M] at the Place des Festivals [M]on Jeanne-Mance[/M] St. [M]before marching through downtown streets.[/M][SEP][M]At around 2 p.m.[/M], [M]more than 1,000 people gathered at the Place des Festivals[/M] on Jeanne-Mance St. [M]before marching through downtown streets.[/M][SEP][M]At around 2 p.m.[/M], [M]more than 1,000 people gathered at the Place des Festivals[/M] on Jeanne-Mance St. before marching through downtown streets.


Jacques Létourneau, president of the CSN, said the widespread flooding now ravaging Quebec is one of the most severe environmental disasters in the province’s history and is a direct effect of climate change.

[M]Jacques Létourneau[/M], [M]president of the CSN[/M], said the widespread flooding now ravaging Quebec is one of the most severe environmental disasters in the province’s history and is a direct effect of climate change.[SEP][M]Jacques Létourneau[/M], president of the CSN, said the [M]widespread flooding now ravaging Quebec[/M] is one of the most severe environmental disasters in the province’s history and [M]is a direct effect of climate change.[/M][SEP][M]Jacques Létourneau[/M], president of the CSN, said the [M]widespread flooding[/M] now ravaging Quebec is one of the most severe environmental disasters in the province’s history and [M]is a direct effect of climate change.[/M][SEP][M]Jacques Létourneau[/M], president of the CSN, [M]said the widespread flooding now ravaging Quebec is one of the most severe environmental disasters in the province’s history[/M] and is a direct effect of climate change.


[M]“Talk and action are two different things,” Quenneville said.[/M]


Several marches were held Saturday afternoon across Quebec to close out Earth Week and to call for stronger action by all levels of government on climate change.

[M]Several marches were held[/M] Saturday afternoon across Quebec to close out Earth Week and [M]to call for stronger action by all levels of government on climate change.[/M][SEP][M]Several marches were held[/M] Saturday afternoon across Quebec [M]to close out Earth Week[/M] and to call for stronger action by all levels of government on climate change.[SEP][M]Several marches were held[/M] Saturday afternoon [M]across Quebec[/M] to close out Earth Week and to call for stronger action by all levels of government on climate change.[SEP][M]Several marches were held Saturday afternoon[/M] across Quebec to close out Earth Week and to call for stronger action by all levels of government on climate change.


“We have to send a clear message not only to the government of Canada but to the government of Quebec that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment,” he told reporters before the start of the march.

“[M]We have to send a clear message not only to the government of Canada but to the government of Quebec that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment[/M],” [M]he told reporters before the start of the march[/M].[SEP]“[M]We have to send a clear message not only to the government of Canada but to the government of Quebec that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment[/M],” [M]he told reporters[/M] before the start of the march.[SEP]“[M]We have to send a clear message not only to the government of Canada but to the government of Quebec[/M] that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment,” [M]he told reporters[/M] before the start of the march.[SEP]“[M]We have to send a clear message[/M] not only [M]to the government of Canada[/M] but to the government of Quebec that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment,” [M]he told reporters[/M] before the start of the march.[SEP]“[M]We have to send a clear message[/M] not only to the government of Canada but to the government of Quebec that they will have to take firm commitments in favour of the environment,” [M]he told reporters[/M] before the start of the march.


Police outfitted in riot gear reportedly tried to disperse the crowd about two hours later.

[M]Police outfitted in riot gear[/M] reportedly tried to disperse the crowd about two hours later.[SEP][M]Police[/M] outfitted in riot gear [M]reportedly tried to disperse the crowd about two hours later[/M].[SEP][M]Police[/M] outfitted in riot gear [M]reportedly tried to disperse the crowd[/M] about two hours later.


Police reported “unlawful conduct” at around 7 p.m. as protesters marched south on Atwater Ave.

[M]Police reported “unlawful conduct”[/M] at around 7 p.m. [M]as protesters marched south on Atwater Ave.[/M][SEP][M]Police reported “unlawful conduct” at around 7 p.m.[/M] as protesters marched south on Atwater Ave.


past St-Jacques St. Smoke bombs and firecrackers were thrown and windows were smashed.

[M]past St-Jacques St.[/M] Smoke bombs and firecrackers were thrown and [M]windows were smashed[/M].[SEP][M]past St-Jacques St.[/M] Smoke bombs and [M]firecrackers were thrown[/M] and windows were smashed.[SEP][M]past St-Jacques St. Smoke bombs[/M] and firecrackers [M]were thrown[/M] and windows were smashed.


Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown Wednesday night on International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) led to five arrests and several cases of mischief, Montreal police say.

Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown Wednesday night on [M]International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day[/M]) led to five arrests and several cases of mischief, Montreal police say.[SEP][M]Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown[/M] Wednesday night on International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) [M]led to[/M] five arrests and [M]several cases of mischief[/M], [M]Montreal police say[/M].[SEP][M]Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown[/M] Wednesday night on International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) [M]led to five arrests[/M] and several cases of mischief, [M]Montreal police say[/M].[SEP][M]Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown[/M] Wednesday night [M]on International Workers’ Day[/M] (also known as May Day) led to five arrests and several cases of mischief, Montreal police say.[SEP][M]Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown Wednesday night[/M] on International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) led to five arrests and several cases of mischief, Montreal police say.[SEP][M]Anti-capitalist rallies held downtown[/M] Wednesday night on International Workers’ Day (also known as May Day) led to five arrests and several cases of mischief, Montreal police say.


One began at Cabot Square, the other at Phillips Square.

[M]One began[/M] at Cabot Square, the other [M]at Phillips Square[/M].[SEP][M]One began at Cabot Square[/M], the other at Phillips Square.


The groups say they want to confront Canadian imperialism.

[M]The groups say they want to confront Canadian imperialism[/M].


A coalition of unions, community organizations and student groups gathered in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.

A coalition of unions, community organizations and student groups gathered in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark [M]International Workers Day[/M], [M]also known as May Day[/M].[SEP][M]A coalition of unions[/M], community organizations and student groups [M]gathered[/M] in Park Extension Wednesday evening to [M]mark International Workers Day[/M], also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of unions[/M], community organizations and student groups [M]gathered[/M] in Park Extension [M]Wednesday evening[/M] to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of unions[/M], community organizations and student groups [M]gathered in Park Extension[/M] Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of unions[/M], community organizations and student groups [M]gathered[/M] in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of[/M] unions, community organizations and [M]student groups[/M] gathered in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of[/M] unions, [M]community organizations[/M] and student groups gathered in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.[SEP][M]A coalition of unions[/M], community organizations and student groups gathered in Park Extension Wednesday evening to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day.


It was one of many rallies being held around the world.

[M]It was one of many rallies being held around the world[/M].


Joubert called for retraining for those currently working in fields that are not part of a greener future.

[M]Joubert called for retraining for those currently working in fields that are not part of a greener future[/M].


The coalition is calling for a more united and greener Quebec.

[M]The coalition is calling for a[/M] more united and [M]greener Quebec[/M].[SEP][M]The coalition is calling for a more united[/M] and greener [M]Quebec[/M].


A society in which workers can live with dignity where the poor are not left behind and who is concerned about the future of their children, " said community group spokesperson Mélanie Gauvin is a news release.

A society in which workers can live with dignity where the poor are not left behind and who is concerned about the future of their children, " said [M]community group spokesperson Mélanie Gauvin[/M] is a news release.[SEP][M]A society[/M] in which workers can live with dignity where the poor are not left behind and [M]who is concerned about the future of their children, " said[/M] community group spokesperson [M]Mélanie Gauvin is a news release[/M].[SEP][M]A society[/M] in which workers can live with dignity [M]where the poor are not left behind[/M] and who is concerned about the future of their children, " [M]said[/M] community group spokesperson [M]Mélanie Gauvin is a news release[/M].[SEP][M]A society in which workers can live with dignity[/M] where the poor are not left behind and who is concerned about the future of their children, " [M]said[/M] community group spokesperson [M]Mélanie Gauvin is a news release[/M].


The group said that fighting climate change must be a priority, and that workers must also be part of the solution.

[M]The group said that[/M] fighting climate change must be a priority, and that [M]workers must also be part of the solution[/M].[SEP][M]The group said that fighting climate change must be a priority[/M], and that workers must also be part of the solution.


“The industry needs to change its habits, but it will not happen if the workers are not involved, so we need to involve the workers,” said spokesperson Marc-Édouard Joubert.

“The industry needs to change its habits, but it will not happen if the workers are not involved, so we need to involve the workers,” said [M]spokesperson Marc-Édouard Joubert[/M].[SEP]“The industry needs to change its habits, but it will not happen if the workers are not involved, so [M]we need to involve the workers[/M],” [M]said[/M] spokesperson [M]Marc-Édouard Joubert[/M].[SEP]“The industry needs to [M]change its habits[/M], but [M]it will not happen if the workers are not involved[/M], so we need to involve the workers,” [M]said[/M] spokesperson [M]Marc-Édouard Joubert[/M].[SEP]“[M]The industry needs to change its habits[/M], but it will not happen if the workers are not involved, so we need to involve the workers,” [M]said[/M] spokesperson [M]Marc-Édouard Joubert[/M].


[M]The goal of the rally is to “remind our elected officials of the Quebec we want.[/M]


The Indian squad for the upcoming cricket World Cup this month was announced in April with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.

[M]The Indian squad[/M] for the upcoming cricket World Cup this month was announced in April with a [M]core group of players[/M] narrowed down to the [M]final 15[/M].[SEP][M]The Indian squad[/M] for the upcoming cricket World Cup this month was announced in April with a [M]core group of players narrowed down[/M] to the final 15.[SEP][M]The Indian squad[/M] for the upcoming cricket World Cup this month [M]was announced in April[/M] with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.[SEP][M]The Indian squad[/M] for the upcoming cricket World Cup this month [M]was announced[/M] in April with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.[SEP]The Indian squad for the upcoming [M]cricket World Cup this month[/M] was announced in April with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.[SEP]The Indian squad for the [M]upcoming cricket World Cup[/M] this month was announced in April with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.[SEP][M]The Indian squad[/M] for the upcoming [M]cricket World Cup[/M] this month was announced in April with a core group of players narrowed down to the final 15.


The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was the choice of the second wicketkeeper and the selectors made a tough call by selecting Dinesh Karthik, despite his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League, over young Rishabh Pant.

The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was [M]the choice of the second wicketkeeper[/M] and the selectors made a tough call by selecting [M]Dinesh Karthik[/M], despite his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League, over young Rishabh Pant.[SEP][M]The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was the choice of the second wicketkeeper[/M] and the selectors made a tough call by selecting Dinesh Karthik, despite his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League, over young Rishabh Pant.[SEP]The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was the choice of the second wicketkeeper and [M]the selectors made a tough call by selecting Dinesh Karthik[/M], despite his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League, [M]over young Rishabh Pant[/M].[SEP]The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was the choice of the second wicketkeeper and the selectors made a tough call by selecting [M]Dinesh Karthik[/M], despite [M]his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League[/M], over young Rishabh Pant.[SEP]The biggest debate leading up to the squad announcement was the choice of the second wicketkeeper and [M]the selectors made a tough call by selecting Dinesh Karthik[/M], despite his poor recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League, over young Rishabh Pant.


This list will be updated on a daily basis during the IPL season.

[M]This list will be updated[/M] on a daily basis [M]during the IPL season.[/M][SEP][M]This list will be updated on a daily basis[/M] during the IPL season.