Atlanta, GA

NASCAR opens the Cup playoffs at the track that gave the the sport the closest 1-2-3 finish in series history. Daniel Suarez nipped Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch to the finish line to win at Atlanta in February. That win got Suarez into the playoffs. Sixteen drivers will vie for...

Atlanta weekend schedule, broadcast details for start of NASCAR Cup playoffs

23XI Racing — Good news: Tyler Reddick is the regular season champion. … Reddick leads the series with 11 top-five finishes, 18 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 11.2. Bad news: Bubba Wallace missed making the playoffs by 27 points. … Reddick has an average finish of 24th at the reconfigured Atlanta.

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of playoff opener at Atlanta

Cincinnati, OH

It didn’t happen on the same day that Joe Burrow got his new contract a year ago. Will it happen today?. In 2023, the Bengals and their franchise quarterback worked out a second deal on the Thursday before the start of the regular season. That day this year (yesterday) had become the unofficial deadline for a new deal for receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

The wait continues for Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

Sha’Carri Richardson overtook Julien Alfred in the final strides to win the 100m in each’s first race since the Olympics at a Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland. The Olympic 100m silver medalist Richardson clocked 10.84 seconds on a rain-soaked track, four hundredths ahead of the Olympic gold medalist Alfred from Saint Lucia.

Sha’Carri Richardson edges Julien Alfred in Olympic 100m rematch in Zurich

Florida State

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Gainesville, FL

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Hey, Florida foodies! If you’re a fan of Tijuana Flats, you might want to brace yourself for some not-so-appetizing news. One of our local Tijuana Flats locations was recently forced to shut its doors temporarily after a state inspection revealed some pretty concerning issues. Let’s dive into what happened and what it means for this popular Florida-based chain.

Struggling Chain Restaurant Closes Doors After State Inspection in Florida

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Baltimore, MD

Kansas City, MO

It seems like just yesterday the confetti was falling over Super Bowl LVIII as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers and became the first repeat Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in the 2003-04 seasons. But after an exciting draft and eventful offseason, the NFL is officially back in regular season action tonight with the season kickoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.

What NFL game is on today: Schedule, start time, TV and streaming info for 2024 NFL kickoff game

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Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Kansas State

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

A thunderstorm has delayed kickoff in Kansas City. Lightning sent both teams back to their locker rooms and fans out of stadium seats and back to the concourse. The plan is for players to return to the field at 7 p.m. CT for a 25-minute warmup followed by 14 minutes of pregame ceremonies.

Weather delays start of Chiefs-Ravens game

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

Vaughn Dalzell, Eric Froton and Brad Thomas look at Colorado heading to Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers and whether the Buffaloes have enough firepower to keep up offensively.

Sanders could help Colorado cover against Nebraska

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Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

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

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been decades since actor/stuntman Scott Newman died of a drug overdose onNovember 20, 1978. He was the only son and the eldest child of actor Paul Newman. Here's what happened.

In Memory of Scott Newman (Son of Hollywood Icon Paul Newman): Decades After His Tragic Death

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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

Last night’s regular-season opener didn’t come down to a one-play, winner-take-all, two-point conversion. If the game hadn’t been played last night, maybe it would have. After Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely caught a pass at the back of the end zone, the ruling on the field of a touchdown was automatically reviewed. The standard is simple; the ruling on the field stands absent “clear and obvious” evidence to overturn it.

In another window, final play in Ravens-Chiefs finish might have gone differently

Colorado mountain lions and bobcats, which November voters will have the opportunity to save from trophy hunters, are sparing the ecosystem devastation from chronic wasting disease.

Why Colorado bobcats, mountain lions need protection

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

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Friday 5: Unknowns in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs make it ‘scariest’ in years

Never has an opening round in the Cup playoffs featured as much uncertainty as this season. “The first round definitely needs to be respected because it’s...

Friday 5: Unknowns in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs make it ‘scariest’ in years

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