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Inglewood, CA

NBC will become home of the NBA All-Star Game beginning with the 25-26 season as part of its media rights deal with the league, sources tell Front Office Sports. NBC would televise the Slam Dunk and Three-Point contests on Saturday and the All-Star Game on Sunday. The 2026 All-Star Game will take place in Inglewood at the Intuit Dome.

NBC To Begin Airing NBA All-Star Game In 2026

Joe Bryant has passed away at the age of 69 after recently suffering a massive stroke. Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, was a first round pick in 1975 and played for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets before a long career in Europe. Bryant also coached for many years, most notably as head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

Joe Bryant Passes At Age Of 69

Milwaukee, WI

Isaiah Thomas was one of five players who worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The team also worked out Justise Winslow, Will Barton, Hamidou Diallo, and Jaylen Nowell. The Bucks recently signed Gary Trent Jr. to a one-year deal.

Isaiah Thomas, Justise Winslow, Will Barton Work Out For Bucks

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

San Francisco, CA

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, a source confirmed to ESPN. Aiyuk is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to count $14.124 million against the salary cap in 2024. The wide receiver is coming off a 75-catch, 1,342-yard, 7-touchdown season.

Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade From 49ers

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

Darius Slayton is feeding the hype train surrounding New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. Slayton compared Nabers to Ja'Marr Chase during an appearance on the All Facts No Brakes podcast with Keyshawn Johnson. "He's looked good," Slayton said. "Honestly in my opinion he reminds me of Ja'Marr Chase,...

Darius Slayton: Malik Nabers Is Like A 'Clone' Of Ja'Marr Chase

The Chicago Bears have reached a deal with first overall pick Caleb Williams. Williams signed a four-year deal worth $39.4 million with a $25.5 million signing bonus, according to sources. The contract is fully guaranteed and contains a fifth-year option in 2028.

Caleb Williams Signs Four-Year, $39.4M Rookie Deal With Bears

Denver, CO

The Denver Broncos and guard Quinn Meinerz have agreed to terms on a four-year, $80 million contract extension, according to a source. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed and ties the offensive lineman to the team through the 2028 season. Meinerz was named a Pro Bowl alternate after starting all 17 games and allowing the fifth-fewest pressures (23) among all guards with at least 1,000 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

Quinn Meinerz, Broncos Agree On Four-Year, $80M Extension

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Aside from injuries that prevented Darryl Dawkins from playing, there was the loss of his wife Karen Barnes who killed herself as the two were in the middle of divorce proceedings.

Darryl Dawkins once shared how he dealt with his wife’s suicide

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Seattle, WA

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Need something to do this weekend? Our entire region is teeming with festivals. If you don’t live in one of the host towns, these events are a great opportunity for a day trip. The weather is going to be fabulous: sunny and in the low to mid 80s depending on where you end up. Stay hydrated!

Loads of Festivals This Weekend

San Antonio, TX

Charles Bassey has agreed to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year, $2.2 million deal. Bassey was recently waived with his multiple non-guaranteed years on his contract. Bassey's contract is now guaranteed for the 24-25 season. Bassey is represented by Adie von Gontard and Daveed Cohen. Bassey is...

Charles Bassey, Spurs Agree To One-Year, $2.2M Deal

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Missouri State

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Fulton, MO

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday. Silovs, 23, went 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage with the Canucks in 2023-24.

Canucks Sign Arturs Silovs To Two-Year Deal

Raleigh, NC

The Carolina Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov was owed $6 million of his $8 million salary in the final season of his $64.2 million, seven-year deal originally signed in 2017. "Ultimately both sides agreed this was the best...

Hurricanes To Terminate Evgeny Kuznetsov's Deal

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It's Easy To Find Good Players, But Hard To Construct A Great Team

After trading away James Harden in January 2021, the Houston Rockets were largely plagued by a problem not uncommon amongst bad teams: they didn’t have good...

It's Easy To Find Good Players, But Hard To Construct A Great Team

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