The Toronto Argonauts (6-4) hosted the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5-1) on Thursday night from BMO Field to kickoff Week 12 of the CFL season. Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly made his 2024 debut. His last game was the Eastern Final in BMO Field losing to the eventual Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes.

Toronto Argonauts win on a walk-off rouge point by Lirim Hajrullahu

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Week 3 of the preseason will help determine teams' final 53-man rosters.

NFL preseason Week 3: Takeaways on final roster spots and position battles

Jacksonville, FL

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke is earning a nice payday up north.

Ex-Jaguars QB Becomes Canadian Football League's Highest-Paid Player

A walk-off rouge occurred in the CFL last night, prompting utter bewilderment from NFL fans on social media. A Canadian Football League rule left fans of the NFL utterly perplexed on Thursday evening after the Toronto Argonauts managed to secure a win despite missing the final field goal of the game.

NFL Fans Flummoxed by CFL Rule That Allowed Team to Win on Missed Field Goal

The 2024 NFL season is right around the corner, with each team set for one final tune-up game in Week 3 of the preseason. Several of the league's star quarterbacks made their preseason debuts last weekend. Patrick Mahomes played two series in the Chiefs' loss to the Lions, dazzling with a behind-the-back pass that resembled Mahomes at his best. Miami's Tua Tagovailoa had himself a perfect start, finishing 5-for-5 with 51 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Commanders.

NFL preseason schedule Week 3: TV coverage, channels, scores for every football game today

Kentucky State

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Cincinnati, OH

It sounds like Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow wanted to play in the team’s final preseason game of the year against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night, but the team did not seem to think it was necessary. During his postgame press conference, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zach...

Cincinnati Bengals made decision on Joe Burrow

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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	For the first time this preseason, the NFL is publicly testing a virtual measurement system meant to replace—at least partially—the chain crews that have existed for most of organized football’s existence.NFL Star Kayvon Thibodeaux Named Partner in $20M VC Fund




	The league recently announced an expansive partnership with Sony that includes using the company’s Hawk-Eye technology to determine whether a ball achieved the yard-to-gain necessary for a first down. The setup is similar to automated line call tools in tennis, although the increased scale of NFL fields and operations brings additional complexity.




	But so far in the 2024 preseason, Hawk-Eye tests have also consistently...

NFL’s Virtual Chain Gangs Not Yet Ready for Primetime

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Las Vegas, NV

Athlon Sports

Maxx Crosby has been dominant throughout the preseason, and his teammates and coaching staff are singing his praises.

Raiders' Players Getting Brutally Honest About Maxx Crosby

FanSided

With the preseason coming to a close, all eyes are on what the Las Vegas Raiders' potential could be when the real games begin on September 8. For the Raiders, the expectations are not too high based on what we have seen from the national media, but as we see every season, those kinds of rankings do not mean much until the bright lights turn on.

Raiders player who will benefit most with Gardner Minshew at quarterback

Unless you have been oblivious to sports media via television, podcasts, websites, sports talk radio, or any sports app you may have downloaded on your phone, the talk in Cincinnati, Ohio is the Ja’Marr Chase hold-in at Cincinnati Bengals training camp. Ja’Marr Chase missed last Tuesday’s practice in totality and the Cincinnati Bengals have not confirmed if Chase’s absence from practice was excused or not.

The Cincinnati Bengals are Fumbling a Super Bowl Opportunity By Stalling Getting Ja’Marr Chase Paid

Baltimore, MD

The 2024-2025 NFL season is about to ramp up and teams will be reporting to training camp in the coming weeks. But before we see all 32 teams get back on the gridiron. Check out my last article where I previewed the AFC East. (NFL Division Preview: The AFC East). The next preview will be on the AFC North. The teams in the AFC North consists of the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Division Preview: AFC North

Cornerback J.C. Jackson is currently unsigned and he won’t be available to play in Week One even if someone does sign him. Jackson has been suspended one game by the NFL for a violation of the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. Jackson had an arrest warrant issued after he failed to appear for a scheduled court date related to a criminal speeding charge last September.

J.C. Jackson suspended one game

Indianapolis, IN

Paycor Stadium will see the Indianapolis Colts meet the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night in an NFL preseason matchup. The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to make the playoffs this season, especially with their interesting win in their previous contest. On the other hand, the Bengals are seeking redemption after losing to the Bears last time out. The latest betting picks favor a win for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday’s game.

NFL: Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals 08/22/2024 Betting Picks

Chicago, IL

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(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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CFL Makes Changes to Command Centre for Rest of 2024 Season

After heavy criticism over the CFL’s Command Center, the league is making changes to ensure there is “clear and obvious principle” during...

CFL Makes Changes to Command Centre for Rest of 2024 Season

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