now, and noting a perceived divide within the country since donald trump s run for the presidency. we should note that the white house has not extended a formal invitation to the warriors yet. with viewership ratings predicted to dip this season, the nfl could have an even bumpier road. the director anticipates a work stoppage when the current labor deal is up in 2021. i think that the likelihood of either a strike or a lock-out in 2021 is almost a virtual certainty. the last time the nfl players missed games was the 24-day strike back in 1987. all right. turning now to major league baseball. in yeequeens the yankees comple the sweep against the mets for the second time since interleague play began 20 years ago. louise severino snatched five