New Orleans, LA

<div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=20aY1T_0uliGyDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=20aY1T_0uliGyDY00" width="1000" height="600" ></figure><p>Puka Nacua is no longer the only Nacua in the NFL. On Friday, <a href="https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/samson-nacua-new-orleans-saints-receiver-signed-terminate-contract-nathan-peterman-roster-moves-august-2-2024">the Saints announced</a> they have signed Nacua’s brother, Samson Nacua, to their offseason roster.</p><p>This will be Samson’s second shot to make an NFL roster. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted rookie in 2022, one year before his brother Puka entered the league. He was cut that offseason and spent the 2024 season playing for the UFL’s Michigan Panthers alongside his other brother, Kai.</p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p>Like Puka, Samson played at BYU in college. After five years at Utah from 2016-2020, he transferred to BYU for his senior year in 2021 where he was teammates with Puka.</p></div>

Columbus, OH

Charlotte, NC

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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has firmly doubled down on his quarterback hunt. Thursday’s Fan Fest did not feature backup passer Andy Dalton, who has been dealing with a quad injury. With preseason play starting this Thursday and the 14th-year vet likely to remain sidelined for the next few weeks, Canales told reporters that the team will look to add a new arm to the mix.

Panthers HC Dave Canales: 'We're definitely gonna bring a QB in'

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales may finally be bringing in that veteran arm he’s previously alluded to. This year’s Fan Fest went down without a few notable names on the field Thursday night. Among the non-participants was backup quarterback Andy Dalton, who was sidelined with a quad injury.

Panthers looking to add QB following injury to Andy Dalton

Los Angeles, CA

Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Chiefs and teams around the NFL have been hard at work during their training camps, and as players start their preparations for the new season, injuries are an all-too-common occurrence at August practices. Kansas City had a potential starter go down during their workouts on Friday, but...

Chiefs rival receives grim update about injury to star QB

As expected, Carolina Panthers rookie rusher Jonathon Brooks won’t be hitting the ground running this summer. Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters following Saturday’s session of training camp. He was asked if Brooks, who is still healing up from an ACL tear, will be available to play in preseason games.

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks will not play in preseason games

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Detroit, MI

Amon-Ra St. Brown can afford pretty much whatever he wants after being rewarded for his All-Pro work as a Lions wide receiver. He signed a huge new $120 million contract extension just before Detroit hosted the 2024 NFL Draft in April. St. Brown used some of his newfound riches buying...

Amon-Ra St. Brown shows off his interesting new ride

South Carolina State

Andrew Smart assumed nothing, going yard on Friday in a Little League World Series Regional game. The son of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart,  it was a well-hit opposite field home run from Andrew Smart.
As the game announcers noted, Andrew Smart is the youngest son of Kirby Smart, who has won two national championships as head coach of Georgia.
Georgia (Oconee County American Little League in Watksinville) defeated South Carolina 8-6 in Friday’s game. They are now 1-1 in the regional tournament.
For those who are curious, Andrew Smart is a pitcher in the class of 2030 prospect. He bats right-handed and throws right-handed.
No truth to the rumors that Nick Saban is already protesting his commitment to Georgia baseball.
 

He’s a DAWG. #GoDawgs@GeorgiaFootball #LLWS pic.twitter.com/X5TKIbzIn7
— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 2, 2024

Just a bit of pumped up emotion from Andrew Smart rounding the basepath. Pumped up for sure, but no gloating or grandstanding.
Dad must have been proud about that sportsmanship for sure.

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Andrew Smart, son of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart, homers in Little League action

Bronx, NY

Justin, a kid with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, got to do more than meet Juan Soto ahead of the New York Yankees’ game on Friday. After signing a baseball, Soto took the youngster to the batting cage on the field to introduce him to other Yankees players. The Athletic reporter...

Juan Soto surprises Make-A-Wish kid at stadium, introduces him to other Yankees

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Jim Harbaugh spoke to the media following Thursday’s practice and provided a brief update on Justin Herbert’s plantar fascia injury in his right foot.
Harbaugh said he’s not qualified to say when the injury occurred but that Herbert was diagnosed on Wednesday evening.
Herbert is expected to be sidelined for two weeks. During that time, he will wear a walking boot. The team indicated that the expectation is he will be ready to play at the start of the regular season against the Raiders.
While his injury is a setback, Harbaugh clarified that they must move forward with the remainder of training camp and preseason while Herbert works his way back.
“Full steam ahead,” Harbaugh said. “The preparation, the work continues. He’s not on the field in the practice, but he’s in the meeting room, the training environment.”
In Herbert’s absence, Easton Stick will get the majority of the reps with the first-team offense. The other quarterbacks are second-year Max Duggan and undrafted free agent Casey Bauman.

Jim Harbaugh sounds off on Justin Herbert’s foot injury

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Arizona State

Florida State

Like many other businesses, sometimes golf courses don’t make it. Be it poor management, a shift in demographics, a lack of play or an owner’s decision to turn the land into homes or a shopping center, some layouts have simply run their course. Often the land sits fallow...

Check out these (depressing yet fascinating) photos of golf courses that closed

The Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to be one of the best teams in college football this upcoming season. While that might seem like the storyline heading into every year, this one should be different with the top-tier talent set to take the field in Columbus. As for what game every fan has circled, it has to be Michigan — although Oregon is bound to be fun as well.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum makes early pick between Ohio State and Michigan

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Pittsburgh, PA

2023 was a breakout season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. He had career highs in receptions (63), receiving yards (1,140) and receiving touchdowns (5). Pickens also averaged a league-best 18.1 yards per catch. This offseason, the Steelers traded away wide receiver Diontae Johnson, leaving Pickens as the clear...

Steelers WR George Pickens needs to brace for a down season

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

Gretna, LA

Arabi, LA

Metairie, LA

Harvey, LA

Marrero, LA

Chalmette, LA

Puka Nacua is no longer the only Nacua in the NFL. On Friday, the Saints announced they have signed Nacua’s brother, Samson Nacua, to their offseason roster. This will be Samson’s second shot to make an NFL roster. He was signed by the Colts as an undrafted rookie in 2022, one year before his brother Puka entered the league. He was cut that offseason and spent the 2024 season playing for the UFL’s Michigan Panthers alongside his other brother, Kai.

Saints sign Puka Nacua's brother, Samson Nacua

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