Kansas State

Houston, TX

The Houston Astros have released right-handed reliever Dylan Coleman after designating him for assignment last week. Coleman was acquired from the Kansas City Royals in December and pitched one scoreless inning for the Astros on April 3. He has spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Sugar Land yielding a 6.50 ERA over 36 frames. Coleman has struggled over his past 5 2/3 innings, allowing 12 runs (11 earned) on eight hits and walking nine. His recent slide ultimately led to him being designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Zach Dezenzo.

Astros Release Another Reliever From 40-Man Roster

Larry Brown Sports

Major League Baseball is considering a radical rule change that would have significant impacts throughout the sport. As part of an effort to ensure that starting pitchers work deeper into games, the league is considering a rule that would require starters to go at least six innings in their starts, according to Jesse Rogers of...
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MLB considering major rule change

Fox News

Some of the rule changes in Major League Baseball are still criticized, but a new one that is making the rounds in the league office may be universally enjoyed.

MLB considering forcing starting pitchers to stay in game longer: report

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has turned down the opportunity to represent Team USA in their next major tournament. The 22-year-old was recently part of the United States men’s basketball squad that competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Americans won all six games of the tournament en route to the gold medal. They defeated hosts France 98-87 in the final last Saturday at the Accor Arena in Paris.

Anthony Edwards Refuses To Join Team USA In Next Tournament

Columbus, OH

After a hotly-contested months-long battle, Ryan Day has officially named Ohio State’s starting quarterback. Kansas State transfer and fifth-year signal caller Will Howard has won the job. Howard was in a battle with Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Air Noland for the job. This is Day’s sixth...

Ryan Day Officially Names The Ohio State Quarterback for 2024

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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

Every year at the NBA draft, some players end up being steals, and some come short of expectations. The 2023 NBA draft featured Victor Wembanyama, one of the most hyped prospects of all time. However, like any draft, the 2023 draft will feature players who fall short of expectations. Throughout the league’s history, there have always been draft busts, but who are the biggest busts of the last ten NBA drafts? This list is from 2013-2023, as it is too early to tell who will be a bust in this year’s draft.

Biggest NBA Draft Busts of the Decade

Major League Baseball is considering the possibility of instituting a six-inning minimum on starting pitchers, according to this report from Jesse Rogers of ESPN. A rule change like that is sure to shake the core of the game, especially with the changing trend of starting pitching as a hole. The major league average start is 5.25 innings so far in the 2024 season. 10 years ago, the average starter was getting 5.97 innings.

MLB considering implementing a six-inning minimum on starting pitchers

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Cubs top prospect Cade Horton suffered a setback in his rehab from a right lat strain. Horton, 22, isn’t expected to return from Triple-A Iowa’s 60-day injured list this season, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Although, Horton is expected to resume throwing before Iowa’s season ends on September 22. The right-hander won’t have time to get ramped up for a return to pitch. It’s a hard development for Horton, the Cubs’ No. 2 ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Cubs Top Prospect Likely Done for the Year, Suffers Setback Rehabbing

Oakland, CA

TV Channel: NBCS-CA Location: Queens, New York. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!. Lindor leads New York in runs batted in with 69 while batting .263, which is also best on the team. In MLB play,...

MLB Home Run Props for Thursday, August 15: Francisco Lindor vs. the Athletics

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Lakers have found their roster for training camp, adding two new players to complete the 20 slots allotted for the offseason. Lakers Add Two Young Players to Training Camp Roster. The Newest Lakers. According to a team press release, the Lakers have signed Quincy Olivari and Kylor...

Lakers Add Two Young Players to Training Camp Roster

Springfield, MO

Cardinals No. 2 prospect Tink Hence registers six strikeouts over four innings of work for Double-A Springfield.

Tink Hence registers six strikeouts over four innings

ClutchPoints

The role of a starting pitcher in the MLB has undergone quite a few changes over the years. These guys used to be innings eaters who would go deep into games before turning things over to the bullpen. But nowadays, some starters aren’t even routinely making it five innings, which is the cutoff for qualifying […]
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MLB considering massive 6-inning starting pitching rule change

Louisville, KY

Pat Kelsey has the Cardinals set to compete after hitting the transfer portal hard. The program’s history is filled with success. Yet, since Rick Pitino’s unfortunate departure, they’ve struggled to regain their elite status among college basketball teams. Kelsey plans to change that with a brand new roster. The new head coach is coming off a great tenure at the College of Charleston, where he led the Cougars to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Can Kelsey invigorate the Cards with his winning aura? Let’s dive into a Louisville basketball preview for 2024-25.

Louisville Basketball Preview: Cardinals Set to Compete

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

New York City, NY

Precious Achiuwa is somewhat of an undersized center. With Isaiah Hartenstein signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New York Knicks had a clear need for center depth. That is especially more true because starting center Mitchell Robinson has a lengthy history of missing action due to injury. Jericho Sims is also on the team, but he hasn’t shown enough to be more than an end-of-the-bench player.

Fearless Precious Achiuwa Posts Video Walking With Lions

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Yardbarker

A recently floated MLB rule could lead to massive shifts in the sport, arguably even bigger than the spate of changes the league ushered in 2023.On Thursday, ESPN staff writer Jesse Rogers wrote about an idea being discussed in league circles to implement a mandatory inning-count for starting pitchers.Per Rogers, starters would be required to pitch six innings unless they meet one of the following criteria: 100 pitches thrown, four earned runs allowed or suffering an injury.Rogers notes that starting pitchers are averaging 5.25 innings per start. Complete games have become rare as teams prioritize maximum velocity over everything else.By...

Floated MLB rule could be a bigger change than pitch clock

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MLB Could Require Starting Pitchers to Pitch Six Innings

After speeding up games by instituting the pitch clock, MLB might make a move to require starting pitchers to pitch at least six innings. According to...

MLB Could Require Starting Pitchers to Pitch Six Innings

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