Atlanta, GA

Kansas City, MO

Leonard Fournette does not have an NFL home, but the free agent could find work in the coming weeks. The Indianapolis Colts recently brought the veteran in for a visit, and while the two sides have yet to come to terms, it shows at least one organization is interested in the former top-five pick and Super Bowl champion. As a vested veteran, teams won’t owe any guaranteed money to Fournette if he signs after Week 1, so don’t be surprised if he’s suiting up for a new team in Week 2.

Panthers, Chiefs Could Steal Former Top-Five Pick From Colts

Green Bay, WI

The Los Angeles Chargers have arguably the NFL’s weakest group of wide receivers, but help could be on the way in the form of a Bo Melton trade. A seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Rutgers product found a home with the Green Bay Packers after failing to establish himself with the Seattle Seahawks. While he’s no superstar, the wide receiver showed promise last year, hauling in 16 receptions for 218 yards and one touchdown.

Proposed Chargers, Packers Trade Could Be In the Works

Cincinnati, OH

Over the last year-plus, the Cincinnati Bengals have been in some heavy discussions with stars for extensions. Last year, as the season kicked off, the team signed Joe Burrow to a massive well-deserved extension. When the pen eventually hits paper, Ja’Marr Chase‘s likely record-breaking contract will be well-earned. One star who hasn’t received a long-term extension to this point is Tee Higgins.

Cincinnati Bengals Stud Receiver Expected to get Massive Payday In Free Agency

Last week’s WWE SmackDown was historic, being broadcast live from Germany for the first time. This week’s show will be the first SmackDown after a momentous Bash in Berlin PLE, and we deal with the fallout from that amazing show. Let’s not wait any longer as we preview the latest installment of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. Let’s run it down.

Preview: WWE SmackDown (9/6/24) – Fallout from Bash in Berlin

Kentucky State

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Kentucky Living will feature its 2024 “Best in Kentucky” Award winners in its September issue, which includes four Northern Kentucky businesses and another with NKY roots. The awards, voted on annually by Kentucky Living Readers, celebrate the outstanding people, businesses and attractions that make Kentucky such a remarkable place.

Northern Kentucky well-represented in Kentucky Living’s 2024 list of ‘Best in Kentucky’ award winners

Raleigh, NC

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2024-25 Carolina Hurricanes.

2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota basketball program has had a bit of a dark past in terms of being amongst the elite in the country. They have one of the harder venues in the Big Ten at Williams Arena. Yet team success has been hard to come by in the modern years of basketball. Nothing special outside of a couple of solid runs in the mid-2000s.

Minnesota Basketball: Gophers All-Time Starting Lineup

An American upstart has found her way into the semifinal round of the US Open. Can Emma Navarro upset tournament favorite Aryna Sabalenka? Or will the Belorussian continue on what feels like an inexorable path to the title? As always, our writers share their thoughts on the match. Predicting this match are Jordan Reynolds, Ateet Shrivastava, Tope Oke, Jim Smith and Yesh Ginsburg. Who do you think will reach Saturday’s final?

US Open Semifinal Predictions: Emma Navarro vs Aryna Sabalenka

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic have signed Mac McClung to a partially guaranteed contract, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. A two-time Slam Dunk Contest winner, McClung went undrafted in 2021 after playing three seasons for Georgetown and Texas Tech. Since then, the Gate City native has put forth a mighty effort to break into the NBA. He’s signed training camp contracts, two-way contracts, and 10-day contracts, but he’s yet to stick on a roster.

Magic Sign NBA Award-Winner Ahead Of Training Camp

Georgia State

It’s never too early for a poll or a nice topic to gather around the water cooler and debate. Sorry, we won’t discuss Flordia State’s free falling out of the Top 10 or Clemson not using the transfer portal. Instead, we will look at who the Week 1 Heisman frontrunners are. We polled the Last Word College Football writers and asked them to provide their way too early rankings based on one (or two) games. Before we get to the results, here are some numbers that help give context to the voting.

Week 1 Heisman Poll

Brooklyn, NY

Just ahead of training camp, the Brooklyn Nets are signing 2024 NBA Draft prospect Yongxi Cui (also known as Jacky Cui) to a two-way contract, per Nets Daily’s Lucas Kaplan. Top Chinese Prospect Yongxi ‘Jacky’ Cui Inking Deal With Nets. Cui, who went undrafted, averaged 15.8 points...

Top Chinese Prospect Inking Deal With Nets

Former Texas Rangers shortstop and two-time All-Star Elvis Andrus has announced that he plans to retire this Friday. The 36-year-old started his MLB career in 2009, debuting with Texas. He was an All-Star in 2010 and 2012. In 2017, he also received the Rangers Player of the Year Award. Now that he’s announced his retirement, he can make a strong case for his induction into the Rangers Hall of Fame.

Former Texas Rangers All-Star Set to Retire

San Antonio, TX

Keldon Johnson, the young San Antonio Spurs star, recently gave up his No. 3 jersey to veteran Chris Paul. This decision shows Johnson’s deep respect for Paul, whom he has admired since childhood. Johnson initially chose No. 3 when the Spurs drafted him in 2019, inspired by his admiration for Paul.

Spurs Wing Gives Up Jersey Number to Offseason Addition

Bronx, NY

The New York Yankees are in September mode with a 28-man active roster due to roster expansions. Although Yankees fans may not be impressed with Jasson Dominguez being left in the minors, there are some positives. Veteran Anthony Rizzo has made his return from injury and he will play a huge role in this postseason run.

First Baseman’s Return Gives Yankees Layer of Insurance in Pennant Race

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We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

The Boston Celtics took home the franchise’s 18th championship last season. It was a dominant run as they went 16-3 in the 2024 playoffs. With the 2024-25 season rapidly approaching, let’s put each NBA team into tiers by their championship odds for the 2024-25 season. Odds are taken from DraftKings Sportsbook and are as of August 28.

2024-25 NBA Championship Odds

Los Angeles, CA

It has been less than four years since the Los Angeles Lakers won their then-record-tying 17th NBA title in franchise history. While their star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis still remains, everybody else on that championship team is gone. This includes notable role players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso, who have continued to excel after their Lakers run. Additionally, the team also made other moves that were questionable even at the time. Perhaps most notable is their decision to trade forward Kyle Kuzma.

Former Lakers Champion Thinks Team Gave Up On Him Too Soon

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

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Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

San Francisco, CA

Dāvis Bertāns, also known as the “Latvian Laser,” has been invited to work out with the Golden State Warriors as they consider offering him a training camp invite for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to NBA insider Marc Stein and Bertāns’ agent, Artūrs Kalnītis, the veteran forward will prepare for the upcoming season with the Warriors. Bertāns, who played last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets, averaged 6.7 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists across 43 games.

Warriors Sending Clear ‘Splash Brothers’ Message With New Intel

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Pat Freiermuth is the Steelers Week 1 Offensive X-Factor

The Pittsburgh Steelers hit the road on Sunday to start their 2024 season against the Atlanta Falcons after a tumultuous offseason. Pittsburgh enters the season with...

Pat Freiermuth is the Steelers Week 1 Offensive X-Factor

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