Rio Tinto knew of 46,000-year-old Pilbara site's significance 'as recently as March', traditional owners say

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation claim they only learned of the miner’s plans to blast the sites earlier in May, when they were making their own plans to access them for NAIDOC Week celebrations.

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From the Archives, 1947: Trans-Australian flight record broken twice in one day

The trans-Australian speed record was broken by R.A.A.F. planes twice, within the space of seven minutes, when a Lincoln Bomber and a Mosquito returned from Perth to Point Cook.

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'Tragic loss of life': Two dead after man kills woman in double stabbing

Police believe the pair had recently broken up and were trying to get back together when the man stabbed the woman before stabbing himself at a home in Sydney's west.

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US Open tennis plan for August still in the works

New York is a major COVID-19 hotspot but US Open organisers are investigating charter flights and bubble accommodation for players.

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'Not free yet': Palfreeman fears re-arrest in Bulgaria, seeks new trial

"They could come and arrest me in five minutes," says Palfreeman, who has maintained he acted in self-defence in relation to his murder conviction.

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Rio Tinto knew of 46,000-year-old Pilbara site's significance 'as recently as March', traditional owners say

The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation claim they only learned of the miner’s plans to blast the sites earlier in May, when they were making their own plans to access them for NAIDOC Week celebrations.

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Donald Trump says he will postpone G7, wants Australia to join

President Trump says he will postpone meeting of Group of 7 nations until September and has called for an expansion of the body to include Australia.

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Premier League cleared for June restart

The Premier League has been given government approval to press ahead with its June 17 restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes.

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BBC NEWS - Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.


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NASA Administrator, Sen. Cruz, Rep. Babin to Discuss Crew Dragon Test Flight at Briefing in Houston

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Brian Babin of Texas will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. CDT Sunday, May 31, at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, to discuss the successful docking of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert

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FOX NEWS:- Trump vows to stop 'mob violence' amid riots over George Floyd death

Trump vows to stop 'mob violence' amid riots over George Floyd death



President Trump on Saturday vowed to stop “mob violence,” as he condemned riots that have broken out amid what originally were protests across the country in response to Minneapolis man George Floyd’s death in police custody earlier this week.

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FOX NEWS:- Minneapolis mayor says 'white supremacists,' 'out of state instigators' behind protests, but arrests show different story

Minneapolis mayor says 'white supremacists,' 'out of state instigators' behind protests, but arrests show different story



Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Saturday that state officials think "white supremacists" and "out-of-state instigators" could be behind the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but a report showed that "about 86 percent" of arrests so far are mostly of in-state residents.

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FOX NEWS:- FBI General Counsel Dana Boente to retire from bureau, Wray says

FBI General Counsel Dana Boente to retire from bureau, Wray says



FBI General Counsel Dana Boente announced his retirement from the bureau Friday, Fox News confirmed.

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FOX NEWS:- RNC sets deadline for North Carolina to allow 'full' convention, amid threat to change locations

RNC sets deadline for North Carolina to allow 'full' convention, amid threat to change locations



The Republican National Committee on Saturday set a tight deadline for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to provide guidance on whether the party can host a "full" presidential convention in the state in August as planned, amid threats from President Trump to find a new location if necessary. 

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FOX NEWS:- Minnesota using 'intelligence support' from NSA, US military amid riots

Minnesota using 'intelligence support' from NSA, US military amid riots



Minnesota's governor said Saturday the state is using “intelligence support” from the U.S. military and the National Security Agency to push back against the alleged organizers of riots that have occurred in the state in response to the death of George Floyd.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump applauds SpaceX launch as 'inspiration for our country'

Trump applauds SpaceX launch as 'inspiration for our country'



President Trump on Saturday said the SpaceX launch was an “inspiration for our country,” just moments after its rocket sent astronauts into space from American soil for the first time since 2011.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Ohio State Basketball Player Seth Towns Detained During George Floyd Rally

Towns, a graduate transfer from Harvard, was briefly detained but not arrested during a rally in Columbus.

Just one day after graduating from Harvard, Ohio State grad transfer Seth Towns was detained by local police while participating in a protest following the death of George Floyd.

"In a span of just 24 hours, I walked across a Harvard virtual graduation stage into the back of police van alongside other peaceful protestors-both of which I am equally proud of," Towns said in a tweet Saturday afternoon.

A video of Towns being detained was tweeted by Eleven Warriors, where Towns can be seen shouting "Say his name!" as others respond by shouting "George Floyd!"

Ohio State spokesman Dan Wallenberg said Towns was detained briefly but not arrested, according to ESPN's Myron Medcalf.

George Floyd's death at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis has sparked reaction across the sports world, while many cities have broken out in protest.

In a statement released Saturday, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann offered his support to Towns and his commitment to social justice.

"We fully support our players’ right to peacefully protest. In the time I’ve gotten to know Seth, it’s clear that he has a heart for social justice," Holtmann said. "As I said in my statement yesterday morning, we will continue to openly discuss this within our program. We pray for safety in our city, state, and around the country.”

Harvard coach Tommy Amaker commended Towns' actions in a statement released on Saturday, saying, "I fully support, and am proud of, Seth in his continued fight for social justice, a cause that has been near and dear to his heart since he arrived on campus four years ago. We, as a program, always encourage our players in their efforts to stand up for their beliefs and for what is right.”

Towns missed the entire 2019-20 season due to a knee injury. In 58 career games at Harvard, he averaged 14.2 points, 5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 41.9% on 3-pointers.

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Motorcyclist dies while evading Queensland police

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a car while evading police on Queensland's Fraser Coast.

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Queensland man facing attempted murder charge

One man is fighting for life while another has been charged with attempted murder following a confrontation with three men in north Queensland.

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Protest or dangerous subversion: what China’s proposed national security laws mean for Hong Kong

National security laws set to be made for Hong Kong have been called a "death knell" and "badly damaging". Why are they so controversial?

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Motorcyclist dies while evading Queensland police

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a car while evading police on Queensland's Fraser Coast.

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Queensland man facing attempted murder charge

One man is fighting for life while another has been charged with attempted murder following a confrontation with three men in north Queensland.

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Fox News reporter attacked, chased from George Floyd demonstration

For several journalists across the United States, the demonstrations are taking an ominous, dangerous turn.

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FOX NEWS:- What do the Flynn-Kislyak transcripts say?

What do the Flynn-Kislyak transcripts say?



Transcripts of phone conversations between then-incoming White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016 were released Friday.

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FOX NEWS:- Rep. Crenshaw on George Floyd death: The anger is justified

Rep. Crenshaw on George Floyd death: The anger is justified



Homeland Security Committee member Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw reacts to death of George Floyd.

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FOX NEWS:- President Trump sanctions China over Hong Kong crackdown

President Trump sanctions China over Hong Kong crackdown



Reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' All-Stars.

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FOX NEWS:- Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren blast President Trump over response to Minneapolis riots

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren blast President Trump over response to Minneapolis riots



Biden says this isn't the time for incendiary presidential tweets; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

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FOX NEWS:- Sen. Bob Casey reveals positive test for coronavirus antibodies

Sen. Bob Casey reveals positive test for coronavirus antibodies



Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., revealed Friday he tested positive for coronavirus antibodies and will donate plasma to help others battling the virus.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump on Minneapolis unrest: 'Looters should not be allowed to drown out voices of so many peaceful protesters'

Trump on Minneapolis unrest: 'Looters should not be allowed to drown out voices of so many peaceful protesters'



President Trump weighed in on the unrest in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd, saying Friday that “the looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters.”

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: MLBPA Wants to See League's Financial Documents Before Submitting Counter Offer

In a memo sent to players, the MLBPA reportedly wants to see financial documents from the league before it submits a counter offer.

In a memo sent to its players today, the MLB Players Association said it's still waiting to view financial records from MLB that "would support the dubious financial distress claims the league has made," according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Rosenthal also reports that the MLBPA is still weighing its options before submitting an official response to MLB's proposal, which has higher-paid players taking steeper pay cuts. The MLBPA claims that the additional pay cuts would add up to more than $800 million. 

The league's proposal has drawn the ire from players, particularly Max Scherzer, who is a member of the players union's executive committee. On Thursday, Scherzer spoke out against the league's proposal on Twitter, saying the players would not make any additional financial concessions.

"We have previously negotiated a pay cut in the version of prorated salaries," Scherzer said. "And there's no justification to accept a second pay cut based upon the current information the union has received."

Despite the public strife, there is still a belief that a deal will ultimately get done. There will be a 2020 baseball season at some point, reports SI's Tom Verducci, who spoke to a longtime club executive who has seen many labor disputes in the past.

"Are you kidding? Of course (the two sides will reach an agreement)," he said. "Of course they will. There will be a deal because the prospect of not getting a deal is unthinkable to both sides. It will happen because it has to happen."

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Zero new COVID-19 cases in Queensland as Blackwater sewage tested

As of Saturday, there are only six active cases in the state, but authorities remain baffled by the source of the infection that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Blackwater man.

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Zero new COVID-19 cases in Queensland as Blackwater sewage tested

As of Saturday, there are only six active cases in the state, but authorities remain baffled by the source of the infection that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Blackwater man.

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Death toll mounts as Bolsonaro's favourite drug divides nation

The two countries with the worst coronavirus infection numbers also have leaders who were reluctant to take the crisis seriously but quick to hawk risky anti-malarials.

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Greece invites Australia and NZ to join travel bubble

Visitors arriving from a group of 29 approved countries could be subject to sample coronavirus testing, the Tourism Ministry said.

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BBC NEWS : Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.


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Adapt or perish: How indie bookshops thrived amid Australia's shutdown

In recent years indie bookshops have thrived where once chains failed, through personal service: but it was intimacy placed at at risk when the pandemic hit.

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Live and loud: Eagles, Dockers fans get free-to-air win from AFL

West Australian football fans will have something to cheer about finally when the AFL releases its television schedule for the quartet of rounds that restart season 2020.  

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Premier asks employees to complain if they are forced to go back into the office.

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FOX NEWS:- GOP congressman pushes bill to block states from giving stimulus aid to undocumented migrants

GOP congressman pushes bill to block states from giving stimulus aid to undocumented migrants



Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a bill to the House of Representatives that would block states distributing funds provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to undocumented migrants.

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FOX NEWS:- Report: US will expel Chinese grad students with ties to China's military schools

Report: US will expel Chinese grad students with ties to China's military schools



Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen on rising tensions between U.S. and China.

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FOX NEWS:- Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto withdraws from consideration as Biden's VP pick

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto withdraws from consideration as Biden's VP pick



Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Thursday removed her name from the list of potential running mates for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden -- saying in a statement that while she supports the candidate, she has no desire to join the ticket.

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FOX NEWS:- After George Floyd death, Omar working on legislation to investigate all officer-involved shootings, uses of force

After George Floyd death, Omar working on legislation to investigate all officer-involved shootings, uses of force



Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is working on legislation to investigate all officer-involved shootings and excessive uses of force, following the death of George Floyd.

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FOX NEWS:- Joe Biden says he will announce running mate by August

Joe Biden says he will announce running mate by August



Prominent pollster pushed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to select Elizabeth Warren; Peter Doocy reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump's executive order targets political bias at Twitter and Facebook

Trump's executive order targets political bias at Twitter and Facebook



President Trump signs an executive order on social media that seeks to curb legal protections for the industry; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

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FOX NEWS:- What's in Trump's executive order on social media?

What's in Trump's executive order on social media?



President Trump signed an executive order to reign in social media giants on Thursday. 

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FOX NEWS:- Fox Business Flash top headlines for May 28

Fox Business Flash top headlines for May 28



Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com.

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FOX NEWS:- US considers options to protest Hong Kong law

US considers options to protest Hong Kong law



President Trump signaled a crackdown on China may be coming for its proposed national security legislation that would curb Hong Kong's autonomy; State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Gov. Cuomo admits he wouldn't send his mother to a nursing home amid coronavirus crisis

Gov. Cuomo admits he wouldn't send his mother to a nursing home amid coronavirus crisis



Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces backlash for nursing home deaths; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

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New on Sports Illustrated: DeAndre Hopkins: 'I Know I'm the Best'

Months after his trade to the Arizona Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins says he's the best receiver in the NFL.

More than two months since being traded from the Houston Texans, receiver DeAndre Hopkins let his new fans know what to expect when he takes the field for the first time as an Arizona Cardinal: He's the best receiver in the NFL.

"I definitely think I'm the best," Hopkins said Thursday on the Jalen & Jacoby Show, per ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. "I know I'm the best. Mike's my boy. I love [Saints wide receiver] Michael [Thomas] ... but he knows if I had Drew Brees my whole career what these numbers would be. [Falcons wide receiver] Julio Jones knows if I had Matt Ryan my whole career. That's my boy. I trained with Julio, too. He knows what these numbers would be."

From 2013 to 2016, Hopkins never missed a game, but his production was inconsistent. He made the Pro Bowl in his third season in 2015, notching 1,521 receiving yards an 11 touchdowns, but followed that up with a relatively disappointing 2016 season in which he had 954 yards and four scores.

Deshaun Watson arrived in 2017 and has easily been the best quarterback Hopkins has played with, but he started only six games as a rookie after injuring his knee. In all, the Texans featured 10 different starting quarterbacks from 2013 to 2017: Brock Osweiler (14 starts), Ryan Fitzpatrick (12), Case Keenum (10), Tom Savage (nine), Brian Hoyer (nine), Matt Schaub (eight), Ryan Mallett (six), Watson (six), T.J. Yates (five) and Brandon Weeden (one).

That level of turmoil at quarterback is vastly different compared to the quarterback stability that the receivers Hopkins mentioned—Michael Thomas and Julio Jones—have enjoyed.

"Those guys are definitely blessed to be in a position where, their whole career, they had a Pro Bowl quarterback—quarterback that they spent multiple seasons with. But I don't complain. I don't make excuses. I go out there and work."

Over the past two seasons, when Watson made 31 starts, Hopkins caught a combined 219 passes for 2,737 yards and 18 touchdowns. He's looking forward to developing a rapport with second-year quarterback Kyler Murray, last year's AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.

"Going into this situation with a guy, a young quarterback, that I know is gonna be my quarterback for the future, is great," Hopkins said. "We're able to build a chemistry, and hopefully, I'm able to play more than three seasons with a quarterback. I don't think I've done that yet. So, I'm excited just to see how I'll be able to play with a consistent quarterback."

Last season, Larry Fitzgerald led the Cardinals in receptions (75) and yards (804), and tied for the lead with four touchdown catches. Second-year wideout Christian Kirk had 68 catches for 709 yards and three touchdowns.

"We have other great receivers out there—Christian Kirk, Larry Fitzgerald and a lot of other guys out there," Hopkins said. "But I definitely see myself having one of my more productive seasons."

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High Court ruling favours release of 'Palace Papers' on Whitlam Dismissal

Hundreds of letters between the Queen and former governor-general Sir John Kerr before the dismissal of the Whitlam government are expected to be released.

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'Ombudsman of life': Alan Jones departs radio after 35-year career

The polarising Sydney talkback host hung up the microphone on Friday after a long and controversial career beguiling and hectoring his subjects.

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COVID-19 Spreading Fast and Wide Across Yemen

WASHINGTON - Overwhelmed by war and a dire humanitarian crisis for the past five years, Yemen, already on the brink, now faces COVID-19, which the United Nations says is spreading "fast and wide" a

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How one word brought Indonesia's rule in West Papua to boiling point

It was a simple insult that started it. It was like a dam of frustration had been breached and the Papuans flowed out onto the streets, an unstoppable flood.

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My life as a caterpillar (or what lockdown has really done to us)

As we take our first tentative steps back towards normality, it's worth remembering what was going on inside that cocoon.

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'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong

Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.

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Tatt's it – zombie woman and the lotus flowers are going, going gone

First came the tattoo boom. Then this very visual act of rebellion became suburban, conventional, mainstream. Today, it’s tattoo removal that’s the growth business.

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High Court ruling favours release of 'Palace Papers' on Whitlam Dismissal

Hundreds of letters between the Queen and former governor-general Sir John Kerr before the dismissal of the Whitlam government are set to be released.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Premier asks employees to complain if they are forced to go back into the office.

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'Ombudsman of life': Alan Jones departs radio after 35-year career

The polarising Sydney talkback host hung up the microphone on Friday after a long and controversial career beguiling and hectoring his subjects.

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Aussie shares to open lower after Wall St stumble

The Australian share market is tipped to open 0.3 per cent lower after Wall St dipped amid US-China trade tensions.

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FOX NEWS:- White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media

White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media



President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.

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FOX NEWS:- Joe Biden discusses virtual option for Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden discusses virtual option for Democratic National Convention



Biden considers campaign strategy amid pandemic; Peter Doocy reports.

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FOX NEWS:- African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP

African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP



African-American activists are escalating their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, arguing he needs to choose someone who would excite black voters.

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FOX NEWS:- President Trump calls on House Republicans to kill FISA bill

President Trump calls on House Republicans to kill FISA bill



The FISA reauthorization bill was on a glide path to passage until a tweet from President Trump about FISA abuse; congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death

Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death



Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump says he's ordered DOJ, FBI to investigate George Floyd's death, calls it a 'very, very sad' situation

Trump says he's ordered DOJ, FBI to investigate George Floyd's death, calls it a 'very, very sad' situation



President Trump on Wednesday said he expects to get a “very full report” soon on the death of George Floyd, calling the death of the Minnesota black man who died in police custody earlier this week a "very, very sad, sad event."

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FOX NEWS:- President Trump threatens Twitter over fact-check label

President Trump threatens Twitter over fact-check label



Trump vows 'big action' after fact-checked tweet; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Secretary of State Pompeo announces Hong Kong policy change

Secretary of State Pompeo announces Hong Kong policy change



The Trump administration opens the way for the U.S. to revoke significant trade and economic benefits from Hong Kong; State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump says he'll return to Florida for second attempt at SpaceX launch on Saturday

Trump says he'll return to Florida for second attempt at SpaceX launch on Saturday



President Trump’s trip to Florida on Wednesday ended early when SpaceX postponed the launch of its rocket ship just 17 minutes before two NASA astronauts were set to make a historic flight into orbit due to inclement weather.

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‘On the Record’ Review: A Black Woman’s View of #MeToo

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This documentary about allegations against the music mogul Russell Simmons generated controversy at Sundance when Oprah Winfrey pulled out as an executive producer.

'Very violent crime': Top cop says solving death of Karen Leek a 'huge' priority

The state's top cop says the homicide investigation into the suspicious death of greyhound racing stalwart Karen Leek is a "huge priority" for police, revealing she died during a "very violent crime".

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From the Archives, 2000: Bridge Walk for Reconciliation attracts thousands

Twenty years ago today 200,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to express their support for Aboriginal reconciliation.

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US Passes 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths as World Total Tops 350,000

The U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic topped 100,000 on Wednesday afternoon, the highest in the world by far and nearly one-third of the more than 350,000 deaths around the globe.

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'Very violent crime': Top cop says solving death of Karen Leek a 'huge' priority

The state's top cop says the homicide investigation into the suspicious death of greyhound racing stalwart Karen Leek is a "huge priority" for police, revealing she died during a "very violent crime".

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World Rugby rejects plan for unofficial 'World Cup'

A plan for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament was put forward to raise money for the world's rugby unions.

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With pub trivia off the table, Dolly turned to Zoom

The host of new online Disco Bingo parties, Dolly Adamson says "things get wild" on Zoom.

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Manohar to step down as ICC chairman

The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.

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What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?

An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.

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Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House

It was not immediately clear whether Trump has the authority to shut down the companies.

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Police charge two men over Dally M betting sting

Two men are accused of netting thousands of dollars in winning after being privy to Craig Bellamy's Coach of the Year award.

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Players still wary as EPL returns to full-squad training

Twenty clubs have received clearance for players to work together as a squad as restrictions are eased across England.

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New on Sports Illustrated: NHL Draft 2020: Understanding the League's Updated Lottery Format

The league announced a new protocol for the upcoming draft lottery. Here's a look at how it will work.

On Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that if the league resumes play, it will hold a modified Stanley Cup playoffs with 24 clubs in two "hub cities" and not resume the regular season. 

The modified postseason will feature 12 teams from the Eastern and Western conferences based on points percentage when the NHL paused on March 12. 

As a result, the league's other seven teams will look toward the upcoming draft lottery, which is now set for June 26.

The league announced a new protocol for the upcoming draft lottery. Here's a look at how it will work:

• The seven teams that did not qualify for the 24-team playoff will automatically be entered into the lottery.
• The eight teams that lose in the qualifying round of the postseason tournament will be entered in the first phase of the drawing.
• On June 26, the league's first phase, the NHL will draw for the first three selections, using placeholders for the eight teams in competition.
• If any team still competing are among the top three selections, a second phase will be triggered. The second draft lottery would be held between the end of the qualification round and the beginning of the Stanley Cup playoff quarterfinals.
• After the completion of the qualifying round, all eight teams entered into the lottery will have the exact same odds of being selected to move into the top three (where the placeholder was drawn).
• Once the first three picks are determined, the remaining order for the lottery order will be determined by 2019-20 percentage points.

Here are the current lottery odds for the first pick in the 2020 NHL draft:

1. Detroit Red Wings: 18.5%
2. Ottawa Senators: 13.5%
3. Ottawa Senators (via San Jose Sharks): 11.5%
4. Los Angeles Kings: 9.5%
5. Anaheim Ducks: 8.5%
6. New Jersey Devils: 7.5%
7. Buffalo Sabres: 6.5%
8. Team A: 6.0%
9. Team B: 5.0%
10. Team C: 3.5%
11. Team D: 3.0%
12. Team E: 2.5%
13. Team F: 2.0%
14. Team G: 1.5%
15. Team H: 1.0%

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New on Sports Illustrated: 2020 Buffalo Bills Fantasy Team Outlook: Handcuff Zack Moss to Devin Singletary

SI Fantasy's Team Outlook series from high-stakes legend Shawn Childs aims to break down the Buffalo Bills to evaluate the offense, defense, coaches and everyone in between with a fantasy-slanted analysis.

Coaching Staff

Over his first three seasons as the head coach for the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott went 25-23 with two playoff appearances. Before 2017, McDermott work as the defensive coordinator for the Panthers over six seasons, with his best success coming in 2013. Last year the Bills lost 22-19 to the Texans in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. With QB Tom Brady no longer in the AFC East, the Bills moved to co-favorites to win their division.

Brian Daboll will run the offensive for the third year. He’s been working in the NFL since 2000, with four seasons of experience as an offensive coordinator (Cleveland, Miami, and Kansas City). Brian worked in the Patriots’ coaching system for 11 seasons. In 2017, Daboll was the offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide that won the National Championship. He’s been part of five Super Bowl teams and one National College Championship.

Last year Buffalo ranked 23rd in points scored (314) and 24th in offensive yards, which was an improvement from 2018 (30th in points scored [269] and 30th in offensive yards).

Buffalo brought in Leslie Frazier to run their defense in 2017. He’s coached in the NFL since 1999, with six seasons coming as a defensive coordinator and three years as a head coach (21-32-1). In March, Frazier was promoted to assistant head coach.

Over the past two years, the Bills ranked second and third in yards allowed on defense. They improved 16 spots in the standings in 2019 in points allowed (259 – 2nd).

Free Agency

The Bills signed DT Vernon Butler, G Daryl Williams, DT Quinton Jefferson, DE Marion Addison, LB A.J. Klein, and LB Josh Norman in the offseason.

Buffalo hopes to unlock the keys for Butler after failing to live up to expectations in his four seasons with the Panthers. Carolina drafted him in the first round in 2016.

Williams fell out of favor for the Panthers in 2019 after failing to recover from his right knee injury in 2018. Over five years in the NFL, he played well only in 2017 when projected as an asset in pass protection. This year Williams looks to be an option off the bench with a lot to prove in 2020.

Over the last two seasons for Seattle, Jefferson improved his pass rush while showing growth vs. the run. The Bills will use him as a rotational player. He needs to do a better job tackling to make a further step forward.

Last year the Panthers’ defense had risk in all areas, which led to Addison finding a new home on the Bills. Over the previous four years, he delivered 39 sacks with fading value defending the run. Addison turns 33 in early September.

Buffalo lost CB Kevin Johnson to the Browns while not resigning DE Lorenzo Alexander and DT Corey Liuget.

Johnson is a former first-rounder (2015) who failed to meet expectations for over four seasons for the Texans. Last year he didn’t allow a touchdown while working in nickel and dime coverage for Buffalo off the bench.

Both Klein and Norman signed for $6 million this year, but both players played poorly in 2019.

Their most significant move in the offseason was acquiring WR Stefon Diggs from the Vikings for a 2020 first-round draft pick plus multiple other selections in the 2020 and 2021 drafts. Diggs gives Buffalo a deep threat, plus the ability to work in the short areas of the field.

Draft

The Bills' first player added in the 2020 NFL Draft came via the 22nd pick (DE A.J. Epenesa) in the second round. He comes to the NFL with plodding style even with some first-step quickness. Epenesa wins with power while owning a plan and multiple moves to help his push to the quarterback. He needs to get stronger, and his game will go down a notch when facing top offensive linemen. Running backs with speed will beat him outside and in space.

In the third and fourth rounds, Buffalo added help to their offense with RB Zack Moss and WR Gabriel Davis.

Moss gives the Bills a power running back presence to rotate in with RB Devin Singletary. Strength and power are his calling cards while ranking below the top running backs in the NFL in speed (4.65 forty yards dash) and quickness. After the snap, his first instinct is to find the open field while allowing a play to develop. Moss slides to running lanes with the plan to step on the gas at the first sign of daylight. He lacks home-run speed while offering the ability to break tackles. Moss has three-down potential while projecting well in pass protection.

The addition of Davis adds size (6’2” and 215 lbs.) to the outside for Buffalo while still offering speed (4.54 forty at the NFL combine). His route running and release need work, along with a higher motor. Davis wins with his hands in tight battles and while high pointing contested passes. His lack of quickness does hurt him in press coverage.

Buffalo bought some insurance at quarterback with Jake Fromm in the fifth round. His slow-footed style makes him a pure pocket passer, but his arm doesn’t have the zip required to match the top talent in the NFL. Fromm minimizes the damage in interceptions by showing the ability to get the ball out quickly when a play collapses to avoid sacks. He has been a winner his whole career with a tendency to rise in big games. Fromm grades well in reading defenses and displays a willingness to stand tall when needing a player to break-free downfield. His pre-snap reads allow him to find the best option in coverage.

With their last three selections in the sixth and seventh rounds, the Bills invested in K Tyler Bass, WR Isaiah Hodgins, and CB Dane Jackson.

Bass struggled with field goals in 2019 (71.4 percent) after showing upside in his kicks over his previous two seasons in college (34-for-40 in FGs). He has enough leg to handle kickoffs, but his technique needs improvement for more success from over 50 yards.

Hodgins needs to get stronger to handle top cornerbacks in press coverage. His quickness grades well for his size (6’4” and 210 lbs.) while coming up below par in his speed (4.61 forty). Hodgins bodies up his defender well with the hands to win in tight coverage. His rhythm off the line of scrimmage hurts Hodgins’ ability to create over the short areas of the field. He overplays his shake-and-bake leading to below-par route running.

There are plenty of concerns with Jackson’s game at the next level, even with successful stats in coverage in college. He wants to play a physical style in coverage, but Jackson lacks the wheels to match most wide receivers at the next level. He has more of a safety feel while lacking the size (6’0” and 187 lbs.) and tackling to handle that role. The Bills should use him in off coverage moving forward where his aggressiveness can be an asset.

Offensive Line

After posting the top rushing stats (2,630 yards and 29 TDs) in 2016, Buffalo slipped to sixth in rushing yards (2,017) in 2017, ninth in 2018 (1,984 yards), and eighth in 2019 (2,054). Last year they scored only 13 rushing TDs, despite the legs of Josh Allen (nine rushing TDs). The Bills RBs gained only 4.4 yards per rush, with only one of the 465 runs gaining over 40 yards. Their offensive line allowed 40 sacks and 87 quarterback hits, which translated to the 10th highest sack rate (7.8).

LT Dion Dawkins

Dawkins was a second-round draft pick by the Bills in 2017 after playing left tackle in his college career at Temple. He offers athletic ability and power to the tackle position with his best asset expected to be pass protection. Dawkins started all 32 games over the past two seasons while offering league average value in pass protection. His next step is developing his blocking in the run game.

LG Quinton Spain

In his first season with the Bills, Spain won the starting left guard job for 16 games. His game had plenty of risk in the run game while trending backward slight in pass protection. Only once over five seasons has Spain played at a high level (2016 with the Titans).

C Mitch Morse

Over five seasons in the NFL, Morse played well on pass protection in twice. His value in run blocking isn’t where it needs to be. Last year he struggled with penalties for the first time in his career, which may be a sign of decline.

RG Joe Feliciano

The Bills gave Feliciano a full time starting job for the first time in his five-year career in 2019. The Raiders drafted him in the fourth round in 2015. He finished as a liability in all areas, which invites job loss this year. Last January, Feliciano had surgery in his right shoulder to repair a rotator cuff issue.

RT Cody Ford

After getting drafted in the second round, Ford made 15 starts with losing value across the board in his rookie season. He had right shoulder surgery after the season. His game is built on power while needing to add more strength and experience. Ford is still learning his position, and speed players do create problems for him. His best value should develop in the run game.

Buffalo doesn’t have one offensive lineman that projects to be a plus player. Run blocking isn’t where it needs to be. The Bills hope to improve in the deep passing game this year, which helps keep a defense honest plus adds value to the play-action game. Overall, this offensive line grades below par across the board.

Offensive Schedule

The above data shows the strength of schedule as far as rushing attempts (RATT), rushing yards (YDS), yards per attempt rushing (YA), rushing touchdowns (TDs), completions (COMP), passing attempts (PATT), passing yards (YDS), yards per attempt passing (YA), and passing touchdowns (TDS).

This information is based on 2019, which will work as our starting point for 2020. We’ll look at all the changes on offense on each team in the NFL plus the upgrades and downgrades on each team on the defensive side. We’ll update this table when we finish the research on all 32 teams.

2019 LG Average = the league average of all stats from all 32 teams in 2019.

2019 Results = this is the results for each team in the NFL.

2019 Adjustment is based on the 2019 league average and the 2019 results for each team, this number will show if each team is above or below the league average in each stat category and the basis for the strength of schedule.

Based on last year’s stats, the Bills have two mid-tier matchups against the Dolphins and one vs. the Chiefs for their rushing offense. They may struggle to run the ball against the Jets in two contests, plus three other games (NE X 2 and LV) that look to have some risk. Overall, Buffalo has the 8th most challenging schedule for their run game in 2020.

On the passing side, the Bills will be tested five games (LAC, SF, PIT, and NE X 2), with four contests coming from Week 12 to Week 16. Their only matchup that looks to have a significant edge for their passing game comes against the Cardinals. They do have five matchups that offer a slight edge (LV, TEN, SEA, and MIA X 2). Buffalo has the fourth most demanding schedule for their passing offense.

Offense

Over the last three seasons, the Bills have ranked 4th (487), 6th (468), and 6th (465) in rushing attempts. Last year they ran the ball 47.5 percent of the time, but their RBs struggled to make scoring plays (four TDs on 354 runs for 1,548 yards).

QB Josh Allen led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (9), but his yards per rush dropped from 7.1 to 4.7. He finished with one run over 20 yards after making eight runs over 20 yards in his rookie season over 12 games.

Buffalo finished in 26th in passing yards (3,229) while gaining only 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Their goal in the offseason was to improve in the passing game highlighted by the signing of WR Stefon Diggs.

Here’s a look at the early projections for Buffalo, which will be fluid all summer after taking in all injury updates and training camp news:

Quarterbacks

QB Josh Allen, BUF

Over 28 starts in the NFL, Allen doesn’t have a game with over 300 yards passing while averaging only 6.6 yards per pass attempt. On the positive side, no QB has more rushing TDs (17) than him over this span. Over his final full nine starts, Allen passed for fewer than 210 yards in six contests. His completion rate (58.8) showed an improvement, and the addition of WR Stefon Diggs should iron out some of his issues in the deep passing game. Allen gained only 6.7 yards per pass attempt in 2020, but he finished with 47 completions over 20 yards and seven completions over 40 yards.

Last year Buffalo struggled to move the ball with RBs (61/460/2) and TEs (46/604/3) in the passing game. Allen isn’t ready to be a great passer, and the Bills lack the key players to help him push higher up the QB mountain. They tried to add size at wide receiver in the draft, which make come into play in scoring in the red zone.

With about 37 percent of his fantasy scoring coming with his legs, Allen can’t maintain his 2019 final QB ranking (8th) without more chances and success in the passing game. Last year he posted one impact game (36.40 fantasy points), but he had 11 contests with between 19.00 and 28.10 fantasy points in four-point passing TD leagues.

Based on the above graph, Allen is projected for 3,541 passing yards and over 30 combined TDs with success in the run game (102/512/7).

QB Jake Fromm, BUF

My first thought when doing some research on Fromm was that he had a lot in common with Tom Brady.

Over three seasons at Georgia, Fromm went 36-7, highlighted by his play in his freshman season (13-2 with a loss in the national championship game). He passed for 8,236 yards over 43 games with 78 TDs and 18 Ints with no value as a runner (134/40/3). His passing total rose slightly every year (2,615, 2,761, 2,860) while playing in a run-heavy offense. Fromm had his best completion rate (67.4) and the highest number of touchdowns (30) in 2018.

Heading into this year’s draft, his value will take a hit due to a string of five straight games with weakness in his completion rate (44.8, 46.4, 47.8, 48.3, and 47.6) over his final six starts. On the positive side over this stretch, Fromm delivered five wins with 13 TDs and two Ints.

Running Backs

Here’s a look at the running back data for Buffalo over the last three seasons:

The change to QB Josh Allen has led to much fewer chances for the running back in the passing game since 2017. Even with a weak offensive line, Buffalo did show growth in yards per rush in 2019 compared to the previous two seasons.

RB Devin Singletary, BUF

In a limited role over the first two games in the NFL, Singletary gained 155 combined yards with a TD and five catches on 15 touches. He missed the next three weeks with a hamstring injury. Over his final nine games, including the playoffs, Singletary averaged 18.9 touches leading to 873 combined yards with two TDs and 26 catches with his best play coming at home over three contests (372 combined yards with a TD and ten catches). The Bills have a top rushing QB who steals plenty of TDs. Last year the Bills’ RBs gained 2,008 combined yards with eight TDs and 61 catches. Easy to overprice, despite expecting growth in 2020.

The addition of RB Zack Moss does knock Singletary down a notch for me. Moss has more size, and Buffalo may lean on him more at the goal line and in short-yardage situations.

Singletary has an early ADP of 34 in the high-stakes market as the 20th running back drafted. His initial projection (1,341 combined yards with eight TDs and 44 catches) at Sports Illustrated place him 19th at the running back position.

RB Zack Moss, BUF

Moss flashed upside in 2017 when he gained 1,416 combined yards with ten TDs and 29 catches on 243 touches at Utah. The following season he shined again on early downs (179/1096/11) while losing value in the passing game (8/50/1). His season ended after nine games due to a right knee injury the required surgery. In 2019, Moss regained his previous form while delivering an outstanding season (1,804 combined yards with 17 TDs and 28 catches on 263 touches).

The year Moss should work as the RB2 for the Bills with a chance at 120-plus touches, leading to 550 combined yards with three to five touchdowns and short catches.

A fantasy owner should find Moss between round 10 and 12 in most PPR leagues while having the most value to Singletary owner as a handcuff.

RB T.J. Yeldon, BUF

After receiving 159 combined touches for the Jaguars in 2018, Yeldon barely saw the field in his first year with the Bills. He finished with 187 combined yards with no TDs and 15 catches on 30 touches. This year he’ll work as the RB3 for the Bills while needing an injury to one of Buffalo’s top two RBs to gain more chances.

Other options: Taiwan Jones, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams

Wide Receivers

The wide receiver stats for the Bills improved dramatically since 2017. Last year their wide receivers accounted for 64.2 percent of Buffalo’s completions and 70.0 percent of their passing yards. They still trail the league average in yards per catch (12.56) with growth needed in their catch rate (60.0).

WR Stefon Diggs, BUF

Last year Diggs had a flip from his previous skillset. Over his first five years in the league, he worked more like a possession type receiver (11.6 yards per catch), highlighted by his success in 2018 (102/1021/9). He set career-highs in receiving yards (1,130), yards per catch (17.9), and catches over 20 yards (20) in 2019. Diggs saw his targets (94) fall by 37 percent, which was more of Vikings’ passing issue. The Bills ranked poorly in WR production (192/2411/15) in 2019, despite showing growth. Buffalo wants to run the ball while developing its deep passing game. Diggs will see a sharp decline in his yards per catch in 2020 with only a slight bump in targets.

This year Diggs has an early ADP of 67 in the high-stakes market as the 28th wide receiver drafted. Over the previous three seasons, he finished 19th, 10th, 22nd in WR scoring in PPR leagues.

In his early projections, I struggled with the proper value for his opportunity. The Bills have three viable pass-catchers at wide receiver. For now, Diggs should receive a minimum of one-third of Buffalo’s wide receiver completions leading to 75 catches for 1,089 yards and seven touchdowns. Diggs ranks 17th at wide receiver after my first run at the projections.

If his completions translated to the same value in WR targets, then Diggs would see a bump to 140 targets based on last year’s wide receiver chances (320) for the Bills. His career catch rate (68.4) suggests his catches should be closer to 95 if he did indeed receive 140 targets.

Diggs looks to be a value in drafts, and I would expect his ADP to rise along with his projections over the summer.

WR John Brown, BUF

Brown took full advantage of his chances in his first year for Buffalo to deliver his best season. He set career highs in catches (72), receiving yards (1,060), and targets (115). His best play came in Week 1 (7/123/1) and Week 11 (9/137/2) while doing most of his damage over his first ten games (56/817/4 on 85 targets). The Bills gave him double-digit targets in five contests. Brown played much better on the road (44/662/4) than at home (28/398/2). With WR Stefon Diggs added to the roster, Brown slides to WR2 in Buffalo’s offense.

A fantasy owner can expect about 55 catches for 750 yards and five TDs as late WR4 (ADP – 122) in PPR leagues.

WR Cole Beasley, BUF

Beasley held value in his first year with the Bills after raising his bar in two of his final three seasons with Dallas. He set a career-high in TDs (6), targets (106), and yards per catch (11.6). Beasley scored all of his TDs over his final ten starts while producing three strong games (6/76/1, 6/110/1, and 7/108). A possession type wide receiver that works as a WR5 with occasional value to cover an injury or a bye week. A fantasy owner has to decide between a steady player (60/700/3) or upside when Beasley comes off the board (ADP – 191).

WR Gabriel Davis, BUF

In his junior season at the University of Central Florida, Davis put himself on the NFL map after catches 72 of his 133 targets for 1,241 yards and 12 TDs. He improved in each season in college. Davis projects as a jump-ball winner, with his hands being his best assets. Early in his career, he’ll work on the outside in the deep passing game for the Bills. Possible upside once he develops his release and route running.

Other options: Isaiah McKenzie, Duke Williams, Andre Roberts, Robert Foster, Isaiah Hodgins

Tight Ends

Last year the Bills’ TEs caught 15.4 percent of their completions while showing growth in big plays (13.13 yards per catch). Even so, their TEs picked up only 46 catches with minimal value in TDs (3).

Dawson Knox, BUF

His stats at Ole Miss (39 catches for 605 yards and no TDs over 17 games) and his first season in the NFL (28/388/2) won’t get fantasy owners excited. He did play with two of the top five WRs in the 2019 draft class. His next step is improving his route running and adding more strength to help in the blocking game. Last year he made 11 starts while falling short in his catch rate (56.0 – thanks to seven drops). Knox has a low ceiling based on the limited chance for the tight in the Bills’ offense.

Tyler Kroft, BUF

In 2017, Kroft played well as a fill-in for Tyler Eifert when he caught 42 of 62 targets for 404 yards and seven TDs. Kroft failed to make an impact (4/36) in 2018 with Cinci while seeing his season end after playing in only five games with a foot injury. The Bills paid him over $18 million for three seasons before 2019, showing his potential upside. Last year, Kroft broke his right foot in July and later suffered a left ankle injury, leading to a lost season (6/71/1) in fantasy value.

Other options: Lee Smith, Tommy Sweeney, Jason Croom

Kickers

K Stephen Hauschka, BUF

From 2012 to 2017, Hauschka made 89.5 percent of his field goals with exceptional value from long range (20-for-27). Over the last two seasons, he posted his lowest success rate (78.6) for a full season and a drop in his field goal chances (28) in both years. Over the last three seasons, the Bills scored only 101 touchdowns. Last year Hauschka made only one of his five kicks from 50 yards or more.

His job is at risk, which is why Buffalo drafted K Tyler Bass in the sixth round in this year’s draft.

K Tyler Bass, BUF

Over three seasons at Georgia Southern, Bass made 114 of his 116 extra points while being inconsistent in his field-goal tries (2017 – 78.9 percent, 2018 – 90.5, and 2019 – 71.4). Overall, he made 54 of his 68 field goals (79.4).

Buffalo should score more this year, and they haven’t had success scoring touchdowns in close with the run game. At best, the winning Bills’ kicker in 2020 will only have matchup value out of the gate.

Defensive Schedule

Buffalo faces eight teams (LAR, KC, LAC, PIT, NYJ X 2, and MIA X 2) that finished well below the league average in rushing yards per game. Their most success stopping the run should come vs. the Jets and the Dolphins. Their run defense will be tested in three games (TEN, SEA, and SF). The Bills have the fourth-best schedule against teams running the ball this year.

Their toughest matchups for their pass defense based on 2019 should come against the Rams, the Chiefs, and the Chargers (LA will have regression throwing the ball in 2020 with a change at QB). Buffalo holds an edge defending the pass in four contests (DEN, PIT, and NYJ X 2), but the Steelers (QB Ben Roethlisberger is back) and Denver (improved WR core in draft) will be much better passing the ball this year. Overall, their pass defense looks neutral.

Defense

The Bills ranked 23rd in the NFL defending the run in 2019 (1,649 yards) with teams scoring 12 rushing TDs. Ball carriers gained 4.3 yards per rush, with 12 runs over 20 yards. Buffalo had the fourth-best defense in the league vs. the pass (195.2 yards per game). They allowed 6.2 yards per pass attempt with 15 passing TDs and 14 Ints while picking up 44 sacks.

The Bills finished 14th in fantasy defense scoring (109.0 fantasy points) in the Fantasy Football World Championships.

CB Tre’Davious White, BUF

White didn’t allow a touchdown in 2020 while picking up a career-high six interceptions with 17 defended passes. Missed tackles have been an issue over the past two years. He remains a top cover cornerback with a first-round pedigree.

The second starting cornerback slot looks to have risk. CB Josh Norman signed a one-year deal for $6 million, but his play hasn’t been elite since 2016. At age 32, Norman doesn’t appear to be a front line player anymore in coverage.

CB Levi Wallace, BUF

After signing as an undrafted free agent in 2018 out of Alabama, Wallace made 16 starts for Buffalo last season. Despite picking up 76 tackles, he did have risk in run support due to poor tackling skills. Overall, his lack of speed hurts his ability to cover top wide receivers. The Bills need to improve on this spot in their starting lineup if they want to contend in the AFC East.

S Micah Hyde, BUF

Hyde continues to be one of the top safeties in the NFL, especially in coverage. He’ll allow a high completion rate, but most plays go for short yardage. Over the past four years, Hyde has been a neutral defense in run support.

S Jordan Poyer, BUF

Poyer set a career-high in tackles (107) in 2019, but he did allow the most touchdowns of his career with receivers making bigger plays. Poyer played much better over the first four games last year, suggesting some fade in his game.

LB Tremaine Edmunds, BUF

Edmunds showed growth last year defending the pass while delivering his second straight season with over 100 tackles (115). He offers minimal value sacking the quarterback (3.5 sacks in 31 games). Buffalo drafted him in the first round in 2018. With two years of experience at the age of 21, Edmunds should only get better going forward.

LB Matt Milano, BUF

Milano played well in coverage, but QBs still looks his way three or four times a game. He still misses too many tackles with some growth pressuring the quarterback. Overall, his game lacks star power, despite setting a career-high in tackles (101).

LB A.J. Klein, BUF

Klein has been in the NFL for seven seasons, but he tends to struggle in all areas. His playing time increased over the last three years for the Saints. Klein has risk in coverage while allowing the most touchdowns of his career and no value defending the run.

DE Jerry Hughes, BUF

Over his last eight seasons, Hughes hasn’t missed a game. His upside rushing the quarterback is fading, and last year he played through two injuries (groin and wrist) that required surgery after the season. A former first-round player (2010), but his career peaked in 2013 and 2014. When healthy, he should be an asset vs. the run.

DE A.J. Epenesa, BUF

The Bills need another pass rusher from the outside, and they hope Epenesa can at least work in a rotational role. His game is built on power with enough moves to create to plays.

DT Ed Oliver, BUF

Oliver will look to create havoc rushing the QB from the interior line after getting drafted in the first round in 2019. His high motor should work well, but his aggressiveness and lack of size may be used against him on run plays. Last year he finished with five sacks and league average value defending the run.

DT Vernon Butler, BUF

The Bills signed Butler to a two-year contract in the offseason for $16 million. He set career-high in sacks (6) last year but showed regression defending the run.

Even with success on defense over the last two seasons, Buffalo doesn’t have the overall talent to hold that ranking going forward. They have two top tier players (White and Edmunds) with upside in two other spots (Hyde and Oliver) in the starting lineup.

Their secondary has plenty of questions, and I don’t see an elite pass rush. If your drafting on last year’s stats, give them a ride. I’ll fade with the hopes of finding a defense with more talent to the bar higher.

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