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Clinton wins 3 state primaries, Sanders wins 2 states

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Hillary Clinton declared herself the Democratic presidential nominee Tuesday night as results from the last major primary of the night rolled in. However, no vote is finalized, and Sen. Bernie Sanders is promising to continue on to at least next week’s final primary.

Meanwhile, the White House released a statement, congratulating both candidates on their campaigns. The president will also meet with Sanders on Thursday in Washington.

  • CNN and AP: Hillary Clinton projected to win New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico Democratic primaries
  • CNN and AP: Bernie Sanders projected to win North Dakota Democratic caucus. CNN: Sanders wins Montana
  • Donald Trump officially has enough bound candidates to be the official Republican nominee

Six states and 694 pledged delegates are up for grabs tonight:

  • California: 475
  • New Jersey: 126
  • Montana: 21
  • New Mexico: 34
  • South Dakota: 20
  • North Dakota: 18

So far, Hillary Clinton is projected to win the Democratic primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, according to CNN and AP.

Sanders, meanwhile, is projected to win the North Dakota Democratic caucus so far, according to CNN and AP. He is also now projected to win Montana, according to CNN.

For Hillary Clinton, a big win tonight is icing on the cake. In terms of pledged delegates, Clinton had a lead of almost 300 pledged delegates over Sanders prior to Tuesday.

  • Bernie Sanders: 1,521
  • Hillary Clinton: 1,812

To win the Democratic nomination, a candidate must get 2,383 delegates. Even after the final primary next week in Washington, DC, neither candidate will cross threshold with only pledged delegates.

On Monday, surveys of the over 700 so-called superdelegates (Democratic lawmakers and other party leaders) showed Clinton had enough pledged delegates and superdelegates to win the Democratic nomination.

Seizing on those surveys and her win in New Jersey, Clinton proclaimed herself the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee during a massive rally in New York Tuesday.

"Thanks to you we’ve reached a milestone. First time in our nation’s history that a woman will be a major party’s nominee," she said, adding that the victory "belongs to generations of women and men who struggled and sacrificed and made this moment possible."

However, not every superdelegate has committed to a candidate yet, and superdelegates can change their mind prior to their final vote at the Democratic National Convention.

In the past, Sanders has made it clear he will keep going through to the Democratic National Convention and try to convince superdelegates to switch support to him.

The final Democratic primary is in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 14.

Five states are also holding Republican primaries today. However, Donald Trump is already the presumptive nominee. With Tuesday’s primary, Trump now has more than enough delegates to vote for him at the Republican National Convention.

Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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2 a.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders told supporters in California that his campaign would continue to the final primary of the primary season in Washington D.C. next Tuesday.

Sanders won North Dakota and Montana Tuesday, but Clinton won three states, including New Jersey which had 126 delegates at stake. California remains outstanding, though at this point Clinton has the lead.

In his speech, Sanders noted that he had spoken to President Obama and looked forward to working closer with him. He also said he spoke with Hillary Clinton and congratulated her on her wins Tuesday, which drew boos from his large crowd.

Sanders reiterated that he would continue to take his message all the way to the Democratic National Convention, about the need for more progressive reforms in America.

12:05 a.m.

The White House released the following statement on the Democratic presidential campaigns:

Tonight, President Obama called both Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders.  The President congratulated both candidates for running inspiring campaigns that have energized Democrats, brought a new generation of Americans into the political process, and shined a spotlight on important policy ideas aimed at making sure our economy and our politics work for everybody, not just those with wealth and power. 

The President congratulated Secretary Clinton for securing the delegates necessary to clinch the Democratic Nomination for President.  Her historic campaign inspired millions and is an extension of her lifelong fight for middle-class families and children. 

The President thanked Senator Sanders for energizing millions of Americans with his commitment to issues like fighting economic inequality and special interests’ influence on our politics.

In addition, at Senator Sanders’ request, the President and Senator Sanders will meet at the White House on Thursday to continue their conversation about the significant issues at stake in this election that matter most to America’s working families.  The President looks forward to continuing the conversation with Senator Sanders about how to build on the extraordinary work he has done to engage millions of Democratic voters, and to build on that enthusiasm in the weeks and months ahead.

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11:48 p.m.

Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential primary in South Dakota.

Earlier Tuesday, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president won the state primaries in New Mexico and New Jersey. Her rival, Bernie Sanders, won the Democratic caucuses in North Dakota.

The Associated Press declared Clinton the presumptive nominee ahead of Tuesday’s contests, but her rival Bernie Sanders has vowed to fight through to next week’s primary in Washington, DC.

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11:20 p.m.

Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in California, the biggest prize in his triumphant run to become the GOP nominee.

Trump will now go on to the national convention in July with more than enough delegates to become the official nominee, but his candidacy remains a source of controversy, with many in the GOP struggling to rally behind the brash billionaire.

Earlier Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Ryan said that comments Trump made accusing a district court judge of passing a racially-motivated judgment against him were the "textbook definition of a racist comment," and Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois withdrew his support from the presumptive nominee.

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10:55 p.m.

Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential primary in New Mexico.

Clinton walks away with her second win in Tuesday’s half dozen contests against rival Bernie Sanders, who won the caucuses in North Dakota.

Earlier Tuesday, Clinton declared herself the winner of the Democratic nomination, thanking her supporters for helping her to reach the historic milestone.

The Associated Press declared Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in half a dozen states, but her rival Bernie Sanders has vowed to fight on until all the superdelegates are allocated. Clinton leads Sanders both in pledged delegates and superdelegates.

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10:35 p.m.

Hillary Clinton took direct aim at Donald Trump on Tuesday night as she claimed the Democratic nomination for president, calling out the billionaire for divisive rhetoric and casting his "Make America Great Again" slogan as "code for let’s take America backward."

Clinton told supporters in Brooklyn, New York, that Trump was "temperamentally unfit" to be president, citing Trump’s attacks on a federal judge, reporters and women.

"He wants to win by stoking fear and rubbing salt in wounds and reminding us daily just how great he is," Clinton said. "Well, we believe we should lift each other up, not tear each other down."

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10:30 p.m.

Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in Montana.

Trump will now go on to the national convention in July with more than enough delegates to become the official nominee, but his candidacy remains a source of controversy, with many in the GOP struggling to rally behind the brash billionaire.

Prior to his win in Montana Tuesday, Trump earned at least 1,239 bound delegates who are required by party rules to vote for him at the convention. It takes 1,237 delegates to win the GOP nomination.

Trump also has public support from 95 unbound delegates, but they could possibly change their minds and switch to another candidate.

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10:20 p.m.

Hillary Clinton laid claim to the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination and with it, a piece of history Tuesday night, as she became the first woman to lead a major party’s bid for the White House.

Speaking in Brooklyn, New York, on a night where she won the New Jersey primary, Clinton told supporters that they were witnessing a historical moment.

"Thanks to you we’ve reached a milestone. First time in our nation’s history that a woman will be a major party’s nominee," she said, adding that the victory "belongs to generations of women and men who struggled and sacrificed and made this moment possible."

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10:10 p.m.

Hillary Clinton continues to add to her delegate lead for the night, even after losing North Dakota.

Bernie Sanders won that state’s caucus, but Clinton’s victory in New Jersey is more than canceling out his gains.

For the evening, Clinton so far has won 58 pledged delegates from primaries and caucuses to Sanders’ 47.

That means based on primaries and caucuses to date, she has now won 1,870 to Sanders’ 1,568.

Her lead is bigger when including superdelegates.

She has 2,441 to Sanders’ 1,616.

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10:00 p.m.

You can forget about a contested Republican convention this summer, regardless of how many GOP politicians come out against Donald Trump.

With his victories Tuesday, Trump now has at least 1,239 bound delegates who are required by party rules to vote for him at the convention. It takes 1,237 delegates to win the GOP nomination.

Trump also has public support from 95 unbound delegates, but they could possibly change their minds and switch to another candidate.

Several Republicans in Congress are criticizing Trump for saying that a federal judge could not preside fairly over a case involving Trump University because of his Mexican heritage.

GOP Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona said Trump’s comments could spur talk of a challenge at the convention.

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9:55 p.m.

Even before taking the stage to thank her supporters Tuesday, Hillary Clinton is on Twitter celebrating a milestone as she comes closer than any woman has ever come to being the presidential nominee of a major political party.

"We made history tonight," Clinton said in one Tweet, promoting a free magnet bearing her image which reads, "June 7, 2016: History made."

Another Tweet touts, "Tonight, we can say with pride that, in America, there is no barrier too great and no ceiling too high to break."

The Associated Press declared Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in half a dozen states, but her rival Bernie Sanders has vowed to fight on until all the superdelegates are allocated. Clinton leads Sanders both in pledged delegates and superdelegates.

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9:42 p.m.

Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic presidential caucuses in North Dakota.

The senator from Vermont and his rival Hillary Clinton now each claim a win for the night, with four contests yet to be determined.

The Associated Press declared Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in half a dozen states, but Sanders has vowed to fight on until all the superdelegates are allocated. Clinton leads Sanders both in pledged delegates and superdelegates.

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9:30 p.m.

U.S. Rep. George Holding of South Carolina says he still supports Donald Trump, although the presumptive GOP presidential nominee is not in his "good books" at the moment.

At a victory party Tuesday at a Raleigh, S.C. restaurant and bar, Holding reiterated that he still supports Trump even though he endorsed Renee Ellmers in the year’s only congressional primary between incumbents.

Holding ousted Ellmers from a redrawn district that includes much of the area that has elected him previously. He also defeated a third GOP challenger, Greg Brannon.

Holding, a former federal prosecutor, also said Trump’s comments about Judge Gonzalo Curiel were inappropriate. Trump has said Curiel can’t be impartial in a case involving Trump because the judge’s parents were born in Mexico and Trump wants to build a wall along the border.

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9:20 p.m.

Having already clinched the nomination, Hillary Clinton is padding her delegate lead after a win in New Jersey.

With 126 delegates at stake, Clinton will win at least 50. Bernie Sanders will pick up at least 37. Many delegates remain outstanding as votes continue to be counted.

That means based on primaries and caucuses to date, Clinton has 1,862 and Sanders has 1,558.

Her lead is even bigger when including superdelegates, or party officials who can back any candidate.

Clinton has 2,433 to 1,606.

It takes 2,383 to win. Clinton reached that number Monday night, following big wins in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as well as a batch of support from superdelegates.

New Jersey is among the last six states voting on Tuesday.

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9:05 p.m.

Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential primary in New Jersey, further extending her lead against rival Bernie Sanders on one of the last days of voting.

The Associated Press declared Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in half a dozen states, but Sanders has vowed to fight on until all the superdelegates are allocated. Clinton leads Sanders both in pledged delegates and superdelegates.

However, according to an AP count, it is no longer possible for Sanders to reach the 2,383 needed to win the nomination based on the remaining available pledged delegates and uncommitted superdelegates.

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8:45 p.m.

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has picked up 51 delegates by winning New Jersey’s Republican primary.

Trump already has the support of enough delegates to win the Republican nomination for president. With no one else left in the race, he is on track to substantially pad his lead in Tuesday’s contests.

There are 303 delegates at stake in five Republican primaries Tuesday.

Trump has 1,290 delegates. It takes 1,237 delegates to win the GOP nomination for president.

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8:35 p.m.

Donald Trump is preparing to address his supporters on the night of the final contests of the Republican primaries.

Trump is expected to speak Tuesday night from one of his own golf courses, the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, north of New York City.

Two teleprompters are flanking Trump’s podium, which would be a departure for the presumptive Republican nominee; Trump rarely uses the devices and often mocks his rivals, including Hillary Clinton, who do.

Several dozen supporters have filled the ballroom, which boasts glass chandeliers and views of the course’s greens.

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8:30 p.m.

Donald Trump says that Republicans who are angry over his comments that a district court judge made a racially-motivated ruling against him should "get over it."

In an interview with Fox News Tuesday, Trump said that he doesn’t care where the judge comes from, reversing his position he took in a CNN interview last week that Judge Gonzalo Curiel could not preside fairly over the case because he’s of "Mexican heritage."

In a statement earlier Tuesday, Trump said that his comments were "misconstrued," but added that based on the ruling he received, he is "justified in questioning" whether he’s received a fair trial.

Asked about those in the Republican Party who refuse to endorse him, Trump said: "it’s okay if they don’t. but they have to get over it, they shouldn’t be so angry for so long."

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8:25 p.m.

Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in New Jersey, one of half a dozen states heading to the polls on the final day of voting for Republicans.

The presumptive Republican nominee gains the support of New Jersey’s 51 delegates, as he looks ahead to the party’s national convention in July.

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8:05 p.m.

The new super political action committee organized by Donald Trump’s friend Tom Barrack plans to spend about $ 1.2 million in the next two weeks on television advertising.

That’s according to data from political advertising tracker Kantar Media’s CMAG. The group, Rebuilding America Now PAC, has raised $ 32 million in its few days of existence, says Barrack, who has known Trump for decades and is a real estate investor in Los Angeles.

Rebuilding America Now previewed its ad on news programs Sunday and Monday. The 30-second spot cuts between Bill Clinton denying his affair with a White House intern while he was president and Hillary Clinton explaining her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. The ad concludes, "Same old typical politician."

The ad is to air on cable stations across the country and marks the first major pro-Trump super PAC effort aimed at persuading general election voters.

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7:30 p.m.

Bernie Sanders is making a brief stop on California’s iconic Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Campaigning in California on the day of its state primary, Sanders shook hands with people near the Hard Rock Cafe and TCL Chinese Theatre.

"Did you guys vote today," Sanders asked as people swarmed around him, taking pictures with their phones.

The Associated Press declared rival Hillary Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in California, but Sanders has vowed to fight on until all the superdelegates are allocated.

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7:10 p.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s "disappointed" and "upset" that The Associated Press declared rival Hillary Clinton the presumptive nominee on the eve of Tuesday’s election in California.

In an interview with NBC News, Sanders expressed concern that the news came the night before "the largest primary" and that it was based on what he described as "anonymous" commitments from party insiders and Democratic officials.

The AP’s count is based on pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses as well as a survey of the party insiders known as superdelegates who can cast a ballot for the candidates of their choice at the party’s summer convention.

AP spoke directly to all of the superdelegates included in its tally, and only included them if they said they would unequivocally vote for a candidate at the convention.

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June 8, 2016 |

Hillary Clinton wins Puerto Rican primary, extends delegate count

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Puerto Ricans frustrated by the island’s economic crisis voted Sunday in the U.S. territory’s Democratic presidential primary and local elections.

Frontrunner Hillary Clinton won the primary, bringing her closer to securing the number of delegates needed to win her party’s White House nomination.

  • 60 pledged delegates at stake in the Puerto Rico Democratic primary
  • Clinton has 1,776 pledged delegates; Sanders has 1,501 pledged delegates
  • Major primary day Tuesday

Clinton is now less than 30 delegates short of the 2,383 needed to win the nomination, according to an Associated Press count that factors in superdelegates.

"We just won Puerto Rico! ¡Gracias a la Isla del Encanto por esta victoria!" tweeted Clinton. As the race was called, Clinton was on stage on Sacramento, rallying voters in California.

The results were slow to arrive on Sunday, as officials counted ballots by hand and focused first on releasing results tied to the island’s local primary elections, said Kenneth McClintock, Puerto Rico’s former Democratic National Committeeman.

As the results from Puerto Rico trickled in, Clinton maintained a steady 2-to-1 lead over Sanders.

While Puerto Rican residents cannot vote in the general election, the island’s politics could reverberate into the fall campaign. Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans have left the island to escape a dismal economy, with many resettling in the key electoral battleground of Florida.

Though Clinton did not spend much time campaigning in Puerto Rico, the victory is fraught with symbolism for her campaign. Eight years ago, with the presidential nomination slipping from her grasp, she rolled through the streets of San Juan on the back of a flat-bed truck, wooing voters to a soundtrack of blasting Latin music.

She beat then-Illinois Sen. Barack Obama with nearly 68 percent of the vote.

"I’m for Hillary, girl," said 83-year-old Candida Dones on Sunday as she cast her ballot. "I can’t wait for a female president. She’s one of us. She wears the pants. If we don’t look out for our own interests, who will?"

Both Clinton and Sanders spent Sunday in California, the biggest prize among the five states voting on Tuesday. Clinton told an enthusiastic crowd at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Oakland the country is "getting indifferent to the great toll of gun violence," while Sanders made a series of stops in Los Angeles before an evening rally in San Diego.

"Sorry to disturb your brunch," Sanders said at Hamburger Mary’s, taking the microphone during their "drag brunch" as disco lights swirled inside. "I just wanted to say that on Tuesday as you all know there is a very important Democratic primary here in California. And my hope is that everyone will stand up and make clear it is too late for establishment politics."

While those watching the results in Puerto Rico focused on their impact on the race for the Democratic nomination, the focus of many voters on the island was its ongoing economic crisis.

Both Sanders and Clinton had pledged to help as the island’s government tries to restructure $ 70 billion worth of public debt the governor has said is unpayable.

"This is one of the most important political moments for Puerto Rico," said Emanuel Rosado, a 29-year-old Clinton supporter. "I’m taking action as a result of the economic crisis."

Two weeks before the primary, Sanders criticized a rescue deal negotiated by U.S. House leaders and the Obama administration as having colonial overtones. In a letter to fellow Senate Democrats, Sanders said the House bill to create a federal control board and allow some restructuring of the territory’s $ 70 billion debt would make "a terrible situation even worse."

He later promised to introduce his own legislation to help the island. Campaigning on the island last month, Sanders promised to fight against "vulture funds" on Wall Street that he said would profit off the fiscal crisis.

"That bill is anti-democratic and it’s not in the best interest of Puerto Rico," said Jorge Gaskins, a 67-year-old farmer who supports Sanders and opposes a control board.

Clinton has said she has serious concerns about the board’s powers, but believes the legislation should move forward, or "too many Puerto Ricans will continue to suffer."

Among those voting Sunday was Democratic Party superdelegate Andres Lopez, one of the party insiders who can vote for the candidate of their choice at the summer convention. He had remained uncommitted, but said Sunday he will support Clinton.

Clinton has 1,807 pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses; Sanders has 1,516. When including superdelegates, her lead over Sanders is substantial — 2,355 to 1,562.

With Lopez’s endorsement, all seven of Puerto Rico’s superdelegates have pledged their support for Clinton.

"It is time to focus on squashing ‘El Trumpo,’" he said, referring to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

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Associated Press writer Lisa Lerer in Washington contributed to this report.

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June 6, 2016 |

Bern’s Steak House Wins James Beard Award

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Photos courtesy of Bern’s Steak House: Eric Renaud, Senior Sommelier and Bern’s Owner, David Laxer

 

James Beard Foundation Award For ExcellenceA perfect way to kick start the 60 year anniversary celebration of Bern’s Steak House is the James Beard Award that was presented to Bern’s Steak House in the 2016 Outstanding Wine Program category on Monday, May 2 in Chicago, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. David Laxer, Bern’s owner, along with his wine team Eric Renaud, Brad Dixon and Rachel Healy continue the legacy of David’s father, Bern Laxer who founded Bern’s and began the extensive wine selection in 1956. The Bern’s wine list is said to be the largest in the country with more than 6,000 wines in its cellar. The iconic Tampa restaurant continues to celebrate the 60 anniversary with special events planned throughout the year.

For reservations or more information, visit www.bernssteakhouse.com or call 813.251.2421.

 

 

 

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May 5, 2016 |

Dreams can come true: Leicester wins English soccer title

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Leicester City players crowded around a television inside the house of teammate Jamie Vardy, locked arm in arm, watching the action 100 miles away. And when the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge, they raised their arms in triumph. One of the greatest sporting achievements in English history was complete.

  • English Premier League
  • With an insurmountable seven-point lead with two games remaining, Leicester is champion of England for the first time in its 132-year history
  • In its last 45 matches, Leicester City won 29 matches, lost four and tied 12. In its previous 45, it was 6-25-14

In the second tier two years ago, in a relegation fight last season, a 5,000-1 long shot last summer, Leicester is now alongside Manchester United, Liverpool and the other clubs who can call themselves champion.

The Foxes clinched the most improbable title of the Premier League era when second-place Tottenham was held to a 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Monday night. With an insurmountable seven-point lead with two games remaining, Leicester is champion of England for the first time in its 132-year history.

"Championes! Championes! Ole! Ole! Ole!" the jubilant Leicester players sang as they jumped up and down with their arms on each other’s shoulders inside Vardy’s house.

"Nobody believed we could do it, but here we are – Premier League champions and deservedly so," Leicester captain Wes Morgan said. "I’ve never known a spirit like the one between these boys, we’re like brothers."

As recently as 2008-09, Leicester was in third-tier League 1, the equivalent of a Double-A baseball team filled with prospects. Just two years ago, Morgan and many of his teammates were playing in the far-from-glamorous second-tier League Championship. They were last in the Premier League in April 2015 before winning six of their last eight matches to avoid relegation, and at the start of this season betting houses favored them to drop back down.

But on Monday, fans who never dreamed their modest club in an East Midlands city with a population of 330,000 would conquer wealthier rivals descended on Leicester’s King Power Stadium to party into the night.

"People saw it last season when everyone expected us to be relegated, but we fought back to prove people wrong," Morgan said. "This season’s been a continuation of that. We’ve built on the momentum, but I don’t think anyone believed it would come to this."

Leicester, which will collect the trophy on Saturday when it hosts Everton at home, had not finished higher than second in the top tier since 1929.

English soccer has not had a first-time champion of the top flight since Nottingham Forest in 1978. And for the last 20 years the Premier League trophy has never left London or Manchester, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City winning all the titles.

Unlike Blackburn’s 1995 champions, Leicester has achieved its success without lavish spending.

Chelsea’s draw also made Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri a league title winner for the first time in his career, 12 years after the 64-year-old Italian was fired by the Blues.

"It’s the greatest achievement in the history of English football and it was led by an Italian," Matteo Renzi, the Italian Prime Minister, tweeted.

Ranieri’s task when he replaced the fired Nigel Pearson in July was just to keep Leicester in the Premier League. Instead he has masterminded a sporting feat that will resonate for decades.

"I never expected this when I arrived. I’m a pragmatic man, I just wanted to win match after match and help my players to improve week after week," said Ranieri, who made a brief trip home to Italy on Monday to see his 96-year-old mother. "The players have been fantastic. Their focus, their determination, their spirit has made this possible. Every game they fight for each other and I love to see this in my players."

At Chelsea on Monday night there wasn’t bitterness that the Blues were surrendering the title to a footballing minnow but joy that Ranieri was the beneficiary.

"Let’s do it for Ranieri," read one Chelsea fan’s poster at Stamford Bridge where the trophy was presented to Chelsea last May. Fans chanted "Leicester!" repeatedly during the six minutes of stoppage time.

Chelsea players will form a guard of honor for Leicester’s players when they play at the London club in the season finale on May 15.

Leicester missed a chance to seal the title on Sunday when it was held to a draw by Manchester United, but Chelsea got the party started.

Tottenham had to win at Chelsea to keep its bid for a first title since 1961 and led 2-0 on goals from Harry Kane in the 35th minute and Son Heung-min in the 44th, before Chelsea rallied in a fiery London derby where tempers frayed and tackles became wild.

"What a game," Leicester defender Robert Huth tweeted from the team’s viewing party. "Makes me look like an angel!"

Gary Cahill scored for Chelsea in the 58th and Eden Hazard equalized in the 83rd. Still, Tottenham clinched no worse than fourth place and qualified for the Champions League for the second time.

Ranieri called Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink to thank him for Chelsea’s part in delivering the title to Leicester, which is owned by Thai retail giant King Power. Chelsea, incredibly, is 29 points back.

"(Ranieri said) five times ‘Thanks’, because of the emotion," Hiddink recalled. "I didn’t see any tears because it was not a Facetime conversation, but his voice was trembling a bit."

One bookmaker, Sky Bet, said it paid out 4.6 million pounds ($ 6.8 million) to those who backed Leicester to win the title, with 128 putting money on the team at 5,000-1.

No sports team has defied such odds to triumph and Leicester’s improbable success has provided a feel-good story for a country divided as it prepares to vote on whether to remain in the European Union.

"Many congratulations to Leicester," British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted. "An extraordinary, thoroughly deserved, Premier League title."

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May 3, 2016 |

Twitter wins bid to stream Thursday night NFL games

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tweeted Tuesday morning for the first time in 577 days.

It was some pretty big news to share.

Twitter has won the rights to stream the league’s Thursday Night Football games.

Goodell sent this tweet at 8:29 a.m. Tuesday:

It was Goodell’s first tweet since September 2014.

In an official news release, the National Football League said Twitter will stream 10 Thursday Night Football games broadcast by NBC or CBS, which will also be simulcast on NFL Network.

"Twitter is where live events unfold and is the right partner for the NFL has we take the latest step in serving fans around the world live NFL football," Goodell said in a statement.

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April 5, 2016 |
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