Brother of Giants’ Janoris Jenkins charged after body found

The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says 34-year-old William H. Jenkins, of Fair Lawn, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Roosevelt Rene, whose body was discovered Tuesday.

Who can take the last 2 spots of 16 at the World Cup?

Fourteen teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup, leaving just two more up for grabs on Thursday and a 1-2 finish to be sorted out in the final group. Here’s a look at who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios.

Can’t see straight after exhaustive search for binoculars

If you really want to get lost while searching the internet to upgrade your hunting or fishing gear, just type the word “binocular” in your search bar and hold on for the ride.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gets 5-year extension

Board of Governors Chairman Larry Tanenbaum of the Toronto Raptors announced the deal, one that keeps Silver under contract through the 2024 NBA Finals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Becky Hammon promoted by San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs announced Wednesday that they have promoted Hammon, and that she will fill the spot vacated by James Borrego on the team’s roster of assistant coaches.

 
Briefs-clad man does backflip from LA freeway sign

A man wearing only boxer briefs and tennis shoes snarled rush-hour traffic in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday after he climbed a busy freeway sign, hung protest posters, danced repeatedly and apparently mocked his would-be rescuers.

Tacotarian previews Las Vegas plant-based taco restaurant

John Simmons used Saturday’s Hopped Taco Throwdown to give Las Vegas a sneak preview of a plant-based taco concept, Tacotarian, that his brother and sister-in-law are opening on Fort Apache Road near Patrick Lane. Simmons is lending a hand with the menu, which on Saturday included a vegan chorizo-spiced cauliflower taco with roasted carrot hummus, smoked yogurt, harissa and cilantro on a chickpea flour tortilla. Watch for a late-summer opening.

House rejects Republican immigration bill, ignoring Trump

Despite tweaking their immigration bill, House GOP leaders failed to bridge the gap between conservatives and moderates and watched the legislation die Wednesday for lack of unity in their caucus on a divisive issue just months before the midterm elections.

 
Lights FC heats up goalkeeper competition

The Lights benched goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino for the first time this season last Sunday against the Swope Park Rangers and started Rancho product Angel Alvarez instead.

 
Supreme Court Justice Kennedy announces retirement

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Wednesday he is retiring, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.

 
Here are the top 2018 NBA free agents

An NBA free-agent class with a little something for everyone hits the market on July 1. The group includes an array of superstars, big men, glue guys and sharp-shooters.

Federal hate crime charges filed in Charlottesville attack

Federal hate crime charges were filed Wednesday against a man accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a woman and injuring dozens more.

Sweden wins 3-0, but Mexico still moves on in World Cup

Despite the loss, Mexico also advances as runner-up in the group thanks to South Korea’s surprising 2-0 over defending champion Germany.

Defending champ Germany eliminated from FIFA World Cup

The four-time champions lost to South Korea 2-0 Wednesday, allowing a pair of injury-time goals while knowing a 1-0 victory would have been enough to advance because of the result in the other group match.

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