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Phoenix, AZ

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The Phoenix Mercury had a pair of special guests inside Footprint Center during their Monday home game versus the visiting Connecticut Sun, with Phoenix Suns rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro there to catch the action.  Dunn was selected by the Suns as the 2024 NBA Draft’s 28th overall pick in the first round. Ighodaro, on the other hand, was taken by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round (40th overall) before being acquired via a trade by the Suns. Dunn and Ighodaro, however, were not able to see the Mercury pull off a win, with Brittney Griner and company absorbing an 83-72 loss.  Suns rookies in attendance for tonight’s Mercury game pic.twitter.com/fVujgPIWpd

Phoenix's Special Guests Witness Brittney Griner, Mercury Lose To Sun

San Jose, CA

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The Connecticut Sun (13-4) and Phoenix Mercury (8-8) meet Monday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Sun vs. Mercury odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Sun lead 1-0
The Sun have struggled lately, dropping 3 of the past 4 games, while failing to cover the past 5 outings. The only win came in a 94-91 OT win on Thursday in Washington, but Connecticut failed to cover as an 11-point favorite as the Over (151.5) cashed. The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games.
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Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and predictions

Las Vegas, NV

Fastbreak On SI

A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces) and Sabrina Ionescu (New York Liberty) were named the WNBA Players of the Month in June.

WNBA Announces Eastern, Western Conference Players of the Month for June

Dallas, TX

While former Hopkinsville High big man Jamarion Sharp did not hear his name called during the two rounds of the NBA Draft last week, he does have a path to the NBA. Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress said Sharp has signed a deal with the Dallas Mavericks and will join the Mavs during the summer league and will play in Las Vegas with a shot of making the team.

Jamarion Sharp Signs Summer League Deal With Dallas

FanSided

One of the biggest moves the Dallas Mavericks made during the Luka Doncic era was when they traded for Kristaps Porzingis in 2019. Doncic was a rookie, and his strong start to his rookie season made the Mavs want to go search for his co-star of the future. Dallas traded for Porzingis with the intent that he and Doncic would form a deadly duo and build something together, but it didn't work out that way.

Full details of Porzingis trade finalized for Mavericks with recent draft pick

Chicago, IL

DeMar DeRozan will leave the Chicago Bulls this offseason with a source telling the Chicago Sun-Times that their trade of Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey was "the final star" for his departure. At one point, DeRozan was expected to re-sign with the Bulls but they pivoted toward a youth movement.

DeMar DeRozan To Leave Bulls

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Georgia State

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When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

According to Chris Haynes of the NBA on TNT and Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Clippers will sign a former fifth overall pick.

Los Angeles Clippers Sign Former NBA 5th Overall Pick

The Game Haus

Kemba Walker has announced his retirement from basketball after 12 seasons in the NBA and one overseas. He posted the news on social media Tuesday. Walker, 34, averaged 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in his career. He made four All-Star Games and was an All-NBA player for the 2018-2019 season. During his time in the NBA, he played eight seasons for Charlotte, two for Boston, one for New York and one for Dallas. Last season he played for Monaco overseas.

Kemba Walker Retires from Basketball

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

FadeawayWorld.net

From franchise-changing superstars to unforgettable draft busts, we rank the best No. 1 overall draft picks of the last 25 years.

No. 1 Overall Draft Picks Tier List In The Last 25 Years

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

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Lufkin’s Mack scores 8; Mercury fall to Sun

PHOENIX (KTRE) - Former Lufkin Lady Panther Natasha Mack scored eight points as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Connecticut Sun 83-72 on Monday. Mack played...

Lufkin’s Mack scores 8; Mercury fall to Sun

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