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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

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Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Austin Hays on the injured list again. This is the second time Hays has been on the IL since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline. He is now sidelined with a kidney infection. This comes as the Phillies have been dealing with multiple injuries in recent days. Hays being placed on the 10-day injured list is retroactive to September 2. He did not play during the Phillies series against the Toronto Blue Jays, and last played on September 1 against the Atlanta Braves. In 19 games with the Phillies, Hays has a .254/.275/.373 line with one home run and five RBI. He has a 79 wRC+ and a -0.1 fWAR since being traded from the Baltimore Orioles on July 26.

Phillies Outfielder Returns to Injured List

In an ordinary week, AEW Dynamite is a live show which is followed by a taping for AEW Rampage. This week there’s a slight shakeup to AEW’s plans due to All Out taking place on Saturday, this means that there’s a double block of shows on Friday with a 3-hour run of AEW Collision followed by AEW Rampage. Therefore, there are no AEW Rampage spoilers this week as the show is set to air live on September 6.

AEW Rampage Spoilers (9/6/24) – Full Results & News

The US Open women’s final is set and we are in for a treat of a matchup. Hometown hero Jessica Pegula takes on heavy favorite Aryna Sabalenka. These two women have been the most impressive on hard courts all summer, and now they’ll battle for the crown jewel of the summer season. Will Pegula win her first Major? Will Sabalenka win her second Major this year? We certainly know who the crowd will favor, but will that matter? Our writers share their thoughts on the match. Predicting this match are Ateet Shrivastava, Jordan Reynolds, and Tope Oke. Who do you think will win?

US Open Final Prediction: Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons have shifted course since hiring Trajan Langdon as the president of basketball operations. Former head coach Monty Williams is out, as many hoped. In are head coach J.B. Bickerstaff —who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers for the last four-plus seasons —and shooting coach Fred Vinson. Gone are the days when the Pistons were content with letting their shiny new toys crash into each other. Now Detroit is trying to add complementary veterans that add a necessary element to the offense: 3-point shooting.

It’s Too Soon For Pistons To Pivot Away From Plan A

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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

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Lakers recently secured LeBron James with a two-year, $104 million extension, which includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause. While retaining James is a significant move, the Lakers now face the task of addressing Anthony Davis’ contract situation. Lakers Cornerstone Set to Secure...

Lakers Cornerstone Set to Secure Extremely Lucrative Extension

Baltimore, MD

The first game of the NFL season will feature the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion will face off against their conference rival in what’s expected to be a great AFC championship rematch. An strong early start is critical for both sides. But will it be Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson who provides their team with the needed edge?

Ravens vs Chiefs Predictions & Promos

Carrollton, TX

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In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a quiet offseason up to this point. They selected Jaylon Tyson and Luke Travers during this year’s draft. However, outside of these two, the team made no external moves. The Cavaliers did, however, agree to contract extensions with numerous key players. Evan Mobley signed a five-year, $224.2 million contract extension. Jarrett Allen agreed to a three-year, $90.7 million contract extension. And, perhaps most importantly, the Cavaliers signed star guard Donovan Mitchell to a three-year, $150.3 million extension. Cleveland made very few moves this summer. However, the ones they did make were major priorities. And now, it seems the team is not done bringing their players back. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are re-signing veteran big man Tristan Thompson to a one-year contract.

Cleveland Cavaliers to Bring Back Former NBA Champion

Buffalo, NY

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It’s one of the premier quarterback matchups of Week 1 as the 2024 NFL season kicks off. Although Allen and Murray will have a major impact on the game’s outcome, it’s...

Cardinals vs. Bills: X-Factors, Key Matchup, Week 1 Score Prediction

San Francisco, CA

Brandon Ingram’s recent absence from the New Orleans Pelicans’ minicamp has further complicated his standing with the team, intensifying questions about his long-term future in New Orleans. Already seen as an odd fit due to the emergence of players like Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, this latest development casts doubt on his commitment to the franchise. However, Ingram’s drop in trade value presents a unique opportunity for teams in need of a consistent scorer—especially the Golden State Warriors, who could capitalize on his current market.

The Time Is Perfect For The Warriors To Trade For Disgruntled Star

Minneapolis, MN

The hate for Rudy Gobert doesn’t stop. It seems like every time a current or former NBA player gets a microphone put in front of them, they speak badly about the Frenchman. In an interview with Complex, Shaquille O’Neal said Gobert was the worst NBA player of all time. The Big Diesel also called Ben Simmons a “bum,” complaining about the money he has made on contracts while barely playing.

Shaq Calls Timberwolves Star Worst NBA Player of All Time

The Venezuelans living in Aurora apartment buildings facing condemnation were not put there by the city of Denver. Denver city spokesman Jon Ewing said none of the residents are part of the Denver Asylum Seekers Program, or DASP. Amidst a flurry of media reports, some not substantiated, some have claimed the City and County of Denver placed the migrants in the Aurora buildings.

City of Denver didn’t place migrants in troubled Aurora buildings

Brooklyn, NY

Jacob Gilyard’s NBA journey has been defined by persistence, determination, and a relentless work ethic. Don’t let this five-foot-nine point guard fool you. He can hoop and is worthy of an NBA deal in the aftermath of not being extended a qualifying offer by the Brooklyn Nets on his two-way contract. Though, the Nets did invite Gilyard to Las Vegas to play with their Summer League team.

Jacob Gilyard Deserves an NBA Deal

Colorado State

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

New York City, NY

The Knicks went all-in this offseason. Coming off back-to-back Eastern Conference Semi-Final appearances, they doubled down on their core and leveraged all their draft assets to bring in more talent. The front office re-signed OG Anunoby, traded for Mikal Bridges, brought in Cameron Payne, and re-signed Precious Achiuwa. Hopes are high in the Garden, and a faltering franchise has risen back up amongst the true contenders in the NBA. They enter this season with the highest expectations since the Carmelo Anthony years almost a decade ago.

Answering CBS Sports’ Biggest Question for the Knicks

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2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

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...

2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

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