It’s likely to pass, with flying colors. Ranked choice voting has a number of major advantages—and ones we would do well to emulate across the country. Take, for example, the fear many voters have that they may be “wasting” their vote should their top choice end up taking away votes from their second favorite candidate, and end up thereby helping the candidate they like least. This problem is instantly solved by ranked choice voting, in which all voters will have the option of ranking their top five candidates....

From the U.S. Congress’ imposition of the anti-democratic and unelected Junta of PROMESA and the indifferent federal response to natural disasters, to the recent strengthening of the Jones Act that will further stifle our economy during disasters when supplies are needed the most, Puerto Ricans are tired of the proverbial “we will do better” American narrative. Enough is enough! Puerto Ricans are calling for change and many for freedom itself....

These actions, which Cuomo’s aid Melissa DeRosa admitted to in a call with Democratic lawmakers that I was on, implicated all of us in the governor’s cover-up. It would be the first of multiple attempts to do so. On a private phone call, the governor berated me, threatened my career, and demanded that I issue a fabricated statement. He wanted me to deny what I heard on the call. “Are you an honorable man?...

If he was ready for the feverish pace of the Wildcats’ first-round game against Wichita State, he would have known to wear an undershirt. MORE: March Sadness | Worst choke jobs Just look at how sweaty Miller got just a few minutes into his team’s game on Thursday night. We haven’t seen someone sweat this much since … well … March Madness is real, folks. Make sure to pack an extra shirt or seven....

Paramilitary cops swooped on Matteo Messina Denaro while he was undergoing treatment at a private clinic in the Sicilian capital of Palermo, according to The Associated Press. Italian news agencies reported he is believed to be suffering from cancer and had been attending appointments at the clinic under a false name for some time. The 60-year-old, nicknamed “Diabolik” after an Italian comic book villain of the 60s, was 30 when he went underground, but is said to have continued to pull the strings of the Sicilian mob while on the run....

Maybe there’s a reason they left him out. Nonstop allegations of corruption and shady dealings have given Berlusconi’s critics ample firing fodder to use at every conceivable moment. He hasn’t been convicted, but several charges remain pending against him across Europe. Last week a 14-month investigation into his alleged connection (through ownership of one of his companies) to the murder of two Sicilian Mafia prosecutors was thrown out–and reopened just a few days later....

Massimiliano Allegri’s side were beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in Cardiff, making it two final defeats in three seasons and five in a row stretching back to 1997. Same sad story for Buffon and Juve It also meant that Juve narrowly missed out on replicating the treble won by Inter in 2010, with the Old Lady having already claimed a domestic double of Serie A and Coppa Italia triumphs this year....

Clippers guard J.J. Redick was at the forefront of what would unfold to be a war of emojis between NBA players. It started with a tweet from Chandler Parsons and then snowballed once Redick got involved. MORE: Free agency winners and losers | Kevin Garnett could end up NBA’s all-time top earner Redick explained what happened that night, and how the battle of emojis started on a podcast with Grantland’s Zach Lowe....

When a woman tagged Watt in a post selling Watt-related merchandise to pay for her grandfather’s funeral, the Cardinals defensive end told her to hold onto the items. His message was straightforward. “Don’t sell your shoes and jersey, we’ll help with the funeral. I’m sorry for your loss.” Watt spawned a wealth of kindness toward the woman, who had just 70 followers on Twitter at the time of writing. Several others offered to send her money to help her pay for the funeral....

Late Friday night, Eichel’s agents Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli released a damning statement regarding the relationship between their client and the Sabres: “The process is not working. As previously stated, we fully anticipated a trade by the start of the NHL free agency period,” it states. Free agency began on Wednesday, July 28. “After the agreed upon and prescribed period for conservative rehabilitation lapsed in early June 2021, it was determined by the Sabres medical staff that a surgical procedure was required....

Morris, a former Detroit Tigers pitcher who now works as a color analyst for Tigers games, was suspended indefinitely from his TV role on Wednesday. Bally Sports Detroit dropped him after he adopted an offensive East Asian accent on air, in response to a question from play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard asking how the Tigers should pitch to Ohtani. “Be very, very careful,” the Hall of Fame pitcher replied in an exaggerated intonation....

Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson says the New York Mets did not make him the No. 1 pick in the 1966 MLB Draft because he was dating a Mexican woman. Jackson makes the claim in his new book, "Becoming Mr. October," which will be released this week, the New York Post reports . Jackson was an All-American at Arizona State in 1966 and widely considered the best amateur in the country....

On Tuesday, Trump toured the areas of the Wisconsin city that had seen the worst of the violence following the multiple shootings of Blake by a police officer. The incident on August 23, which left Blake, 29, paralyzed, triggered yet more anger over U.S. police practices against Black people and led to the gun deaths of two protesters last week. Kyle Rittenhouse has been charged with their murders. Near where the shootings took place, Blake’s family held a community party to coincide with Trump’s visit, which included offering voter registration, playing music and providing food....

The 27-year-old right-hander, who is New York’s scheduled starter, could be jetting to Florida if his wife goes into labor with their son. MORE: Must-see opening day photos DeGrom’s wife was due Tuesday, but she isn’t expected to give birth until at least Wednesday. In the meantime, deGrom is carrying his phone with him everywhere, leaving it with trainers during games and workouts in case he gets the call. Should his wife go into labor while deGrom is in the game, trainers are to let him know immediately....

Now, the Notre Dame job is open for the first time since 2009, as Brian Kelly has left the school to coach LSU. Would Meyer consider returning to the college ranks to take that vacancy if it was offered to him? BENDER: Why Urban Meyer is among best coaching replacements for Brian Kelly The Jaguars’ coach shut down any speculation of that possibility during a conference call on Tuesday....

During the Jaguars’ Sunday clash against the Texans, a fan rushed out onto the field during a James Robinson touchdown run in the second quarter. Apparently, the officials were unaware of him running into the end zone as the play was allowed to continue with the onlooker getting an up close view of the score. MORE: Urban Meyer offers his view of failures with Jaguars It wasn’t like the fan was off to the sideline, either....

But Khan told the Associated Press Wednesday he doesn’t think that’s a good idea. “Obviously, football is a team sport and I’m sensitive to what individual insight or viewpoint or requests (there) might be,” Khan said. “But we have to do the right thing for the team. We value the values Jalen adds to us, to the Jaguars. I think we value him highly. “We’re still looking at what is the right thing for the Jaguars, and I think right now the best thing is to have him be part of the team....

The Ambulance star hosted Saturday Night Live this weekend and his monologue reflected on the last time he fronted the show—back in 2007, when he was promoting Brokeback Mountain and there was a “George W. Bush sketch” and “jokes about the first iPhone.” The 41-year-old discussed how he ended up with a “reputation for being this serious, intense method actor” despite not being “good” at it, and explained how he got into method acting for his role in the 2014 action thriller Nightcrawler....

Favre played in the NFL from 1991 to 2007, mostly with Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers. In a Sunday interview with The Andrew Klavan Show on The Daily Wire, the retired athlete complained that politics in sports are hurting the games. Amid the ongoing national conversation about racism, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, many athletes have shared their views, and some have chosen to kneel or sit during the national anthem to raise awareness and protest....

Earlier Friday, Williams provided a positive update after taking a scary hit from Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett in Thursday’s 34-27 loss. “Appreciate it everyone for checking on me, I’m Gucci,” he wrote, in part, on Instagram. “(O)nly thing hurting right now is pride for not being able to finish the game with my team. It’s all gonna be good …LONG SZN.” Packers coach Matt LaFleur didn’t give an update on Williams’ injury after the game, though the team announced the running back has feeling and movement in all of his extremities....