Boston, MA

The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.

Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL

San Jose, CA

San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier has made a lot of trades and signings, highlighted by Erik Karlsson. Let’s see how the Sharks have fared since he took over. When Grier was hired, the Sharks needed a rebuild. He stripped down the roster, began to acquire assets, and gave younger players a chance to play. In stripping down the roster, he shipped off many players that were loved by fans. But were these the right moves, or did Grier not make the trades worthwhile?

Evaluating the San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier’s Tenure So Far

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs last season for the second year in a row for a few reasons and today we focus on the roster’s depth chart. More specifically of the depth chart was the lack of toughness that plagued the team in 2023-24. Physicality is an underrated part of hockey and can change momentum. A fight, a hit, or even screening the goalie are all important. There were a couple reasons for the Penguins struggles including an abysmal power play, but here we focus on the bottom six. They need to avoid getting pushed around and be more physical including a stronger net front presence.

Pittsburgh Penguins Lack of Physicality Remains Costly for Depth Chart

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Red Wings have brought back one of their younger players. News broke on Friday that Joe Veleno re-signed with the team. This contract is for $4.5 million and is for the two years. The contract runs out at the end of the 2025-26season and has an average salary cap hit of $2.275 million.

Detroit Red Wings Re-Sign Arbitration-Eligible Forward

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly open to trading right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, according to 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine. Levine broke the news earlier today on “Inside the Clubhouse” on 670 The Score. The news comes after MLB insider Bob Nightengale joined Foul Territory yesterday and said that the Boston Red Sox could have an interest in Taillon.

Chicago Cubs Reportedly Open to Trading Veteran Starter

Memphis, TN

Earlier today, the Memphis Grizzlies made a trade that sent small forward Ziaire Williams to the Brooklyn Nets. Though the Grizzlies received Mamadi Diakite in return, the trade opens up the room to bring another player back to the team. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Grizzlies are now expected to re-sign free agent Luke Kennard.

Memphis Grizzlies Expected to Re-Sign Former Lottery Pick

Green Bay, WI

WWE Raw rolls into Green Bay, Wisconsin this week as rivalries hot up on the road to SummerSlam. You can catch all the action live from the Resch Center at 8/7CT on the USA Network. There is the return of CM Punk, and a couple of matches have been booked....

Preview: WWE Raw (7/22/24) – CM Punk Returns

The Zero-RB strategy is a prominent draft strategy many fantasy users know about and use in their drafts. With the tiers of running back talents having larger gaps than ever before, some think it’s the better way to go. Let’s break down this strategy before getting into the minute details.

Zero-RB Strategy: How to Make a League Winner

Illinois State

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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

Every season, players emerge from obscurity to become a recognizable figure among NBA fans. Some become household names, or even stars. Last season, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards became two of the most popular players in the league. However, there are many more whose contributions aren’t as sensationalized. Last season, players like Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford embodied the concept of being stars in their role. These players’ impacts are understated but enormous.

2024-25 NBA Season: 3 Potential Breakout Players

Virginia State

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Despite only 3 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot, the Chicago Cubs have five teams in front of them in that race. Chicago has a 48-53 record and an 8.4 percent chance of making the postseason. With the odds against the Cubs, sources familiar with the clubs plans “don’t foresee a scenario in which they become buyers at the July 30 Trade Deadline,” sources told The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon.

Cubs Trade Deadline Strategy Reportedly Coming Clear

In what has been an eventful summer for the Boston Celtics, the team is not done making moves just yet. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the reigning champions and forward Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract. However, this move will have drastic salary implications, per...

Boston Celtics Sign Sharpshooter to Multi-Year Contract Extension

Philadelphia, PA

A new report by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale details the Philadelphia Phillies’ narrowing options for trade candidates. This comes as the July 30 trade deadline is quickly approaching. It has been widely reported that the Phillies want a right-handed outfield bat to platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. This is because Marsh struggles against left-handed pitching. In 49 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, he has a .378 OPS and a 10 wRC+. Some of the names mentioned by other reporters for this role were ruled out by Nightengale. While Matt Gelb of The Athletic has stated that team control is not a factor, someone on an expiring contract is likely to fill this role.

Phillies Trade Candidates Narrowing as Deadline Approaches

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Chiefs opened training camp with several players going on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. On the first day with veterans in attendance, another name was felled for the time being. Chiefs’ Taking It ‘Day-By-Day’ With Justin Reid: Andy Reid. Justin Reid Joins...

Super Bowl Starter Latest Chiefs Players Heading to Injured List

If fans of the NBA and USA men’s basketball weren’t aware of Carlik Jones before Saturday, they are now. Playing for South Sudan, Jones had a magnificent performance and nearly helped pull off one of the biggest upsets in international play history. Team USA pulled out the one-point win, but Jones’ outing may have put him on the radar with some NBA teams. It now seems as if they won’t have a lot of time to decide before his NBA window is closed for next season.

NBA Teams Won’t Have Long To Pursue South Sudan Star

NFL centers aren’t sexy. They don’t command much attention unless their numbers are called when a referee announces a penalty. Often described as the “quarterback of the offensive line,” centers communicate with those along the front. They help coordinate pre-snap action while remaining cognate of quarterback audibles. Their contributions are nuanced, but the good ones tend to get noticed more than most. With the retirement of former Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce, there’s a pre-training camp opening for earning the designation as the league’s top center.

Who Will Replace Jason Kelce As The NFL’s Top Center?

There are two more clay court events on the WTA Tour next week. One of these tournaments is the WTA Prague Open, which has four Top 50 players on its entry list, including Australian Open quarterfinalist Linda Noskova and nine-time Grand Slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova. Six players have also withdrawn from the tournament in Prague. This article lists the players who have elected not to play and then names their five replacements in the draw.

Six Players Withdraw From WTA Prague Open

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Sunday’s NHL Buyout Tracker

The day after the NHL Draft means there’s plenty of moves to that are being made. Sunday has seen a trio of NHL buyouts coming during...

Sunday’s NHL Buyout Tracker

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