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Houston, TX

The Houston Cougars start week two against the Oklahoma Sooners. It’s been a season of upsets, close games, and dominations so far. The next weekend of college football action is certain to bring even more uncertainty and excitement. For Sooners football, it means locking up with Houston. Oklahoma Sooners...

Oklahoma Sooners vs Houston Cougars Preview

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Kansas State

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Missouri State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

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

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

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

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

Georgia State

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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

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

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

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

San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Giants locked up third baseman Matt Chapman on Wednesday night. Chapman and the Giants agreed to a six-year, $151 million contract extension that will keep the four-time Gold Glove winner in the Bay Area through the 2030 season. Chapman, 31, will earn $25 million with a $1 million signing bonus paid out in 2025. Chapman’s deal contains a no-trade clause according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal is the biggest contract the club has handed out in the Farhan Zaidi era. It surpasses the six-year, $133 million contract Jung Hoo Lee signed in December.

SF Giants Commit to Gold Glover with $151 Million Deal

Former drug users and advocates for people who use drugs asked the Denver City Council Monday to act and open a safe injection center for drug users. Several people spoke during the public comment period. The council adopted a proclamation supporting drug users later in the meeting. Kevin Flynn was absent.

Denver drug users, advocates decry overdose, ask for injection center

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

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Ohio State vs. Western Michigan: Second Verse, Same as the First

In Week 1, Ohio State did its part and took care of business against Akron and won, 52-6. It was a thorough beating of a MAC...

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan: Second Verse, Same as the First

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