The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic pace that has concerned past participants. Within each player's timed round, the hitter will see a maximum of 40 pitches -- similar to how there is a maximum number of basketballs shot in the NBA 3-point contest. This will place a greater premium on efficiency between the batting practice pitchers and the hitters.

MLB Unveils HR Derby Rule Changes To Reduce Pace

Houston, TX

The Toronto Blue Jays, including Isiah Kiner-Falefa (.421 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starting pitcher Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre, Monday at 3:07 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free...

MLB Home Run Props for Monday, July 1: Isiah Kiner-Falefa vs. the Astros

San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Spurs did not tender a qualifying offer to Dominick Barlow, which will allow him to become an unrestricted free agent. The Spurs will still be among the teams with free agent interest in Barlow. Barlow appeared in 33 games with the Spurs in 23-24, averaging 4.4 points,...

Spurs Decline Qualifying Offer To Dominick Barlow

July 2024 - Baseball Wiretap

Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a one-year deal worth $11 million. In 58 games last season with the Golden State Warriors, Paul averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 26.4 minutes. Paul and the Warriors agreed to move back his $30 million guarantee date to June 30th as they pursued a trade for Paul George that did not ultimately materialize. Paul is represented by Steven Heumann and Ty Sullivan.

Chris Paul, Spurs Agree To One-Year, $11M Deal

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons have hired J.B. Bickerstaff as their next head coach. The decision comes on the eve of free agency opening, where the Pistons project to have more than $50 million in cap space. New front office leader Trajan Langdon is attempting to remake the Pistons from the top...

Pistons Hire JB Bickerstaff As Head Coach

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Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

New York City, NY

The New York Knicks are not looking include Miles McBride in the Mikal Bridges deal, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks are attempting to include extra contracts in the trade package to avoid being hard-capped at the first apron. The Knicks have had trade discussions around Jericho Sims,...

July 2024 NBA Wiretap

Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Jazz will waive Omer Yurtseven. Yurtseven appeared in 48 games with the Jazz last season, averaging 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 11.4 minutes. Yurtseven, who spent his first two seasons with the Miami Heat, is represented by Keith Glass and Luke Glass.

Omer Yurtseven Waived By Jazz

Indianapolis, IN

Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal. The Pacers acquired Toppin last offseason from the New York Knicks. Toppin was set to become a restricted free agent had the two sides been unable to agree to a deal. Toppin is represented by Austin Brown, Mitch Nathan and Sam Rose of CAA.

Obi Toppin, Pacers Agree To Four-Year, $60M Extension

The Detroit Pistons have waived Buddy Boeheim from his Two-Way contract. Boeheim signed a two-year, Two Way deal with Detroit last season. In 10 games with the Pistons last season, Boeheim averaged 3.4 points and 1.0 rebound in 9.4 minutes. Boeheim, who is represented by Drew Gross, will now be...

Pistons Waive Buddy Boeheim From Two-Way Contract

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic will not extend a $2 million qualifying offer to Kevon Harris, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Harris, who appeared in two games last season, will be an unrestricted free agent.

Magic Will Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Kevon Harris

Tampa, FL

Winger Jake Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed in principle on a new contract, a source told ESPN on Sunday, confirming a report. Full details on the signing should be announced on Monday, with the expectation that the contract will carry a seven-year term.

Source: Lightning, Jake Guentzel Agree To Seven-Year Deal

Patrick Kane has signed a one-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Sunday. The team did not announce financial terms of the deal, but it is worth $4 million in salary plus $2.5 million in incentives, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

Patrick Kane Signs One-Year Deal With Red Wings

WyoFile

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

Raleigh, NC

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent winger Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick. The 29-year-old Guentzel is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Monday when the free agent window officially opens. By trading...

Lightning Get Rights To Jake Guentzel From Hurricanes

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

James Borrego has removed himself from consideration for the Detroit Pistons' head coach opening. Borrego was a candidate for the job after the Pistons parted ways with Monty Williams. The job opened up late in the process after Detroit hired Trajan Langdon to run the front office. Borrego is currently...

James Borrego Removes Name From Consideration For Pistons' Head Coach Job

Louisiana State

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Red rice is a traditional Gullah recipe with roots in West Africa. Similar to jambalaya and paella, this recipe uses left-over cooked rice and is seasoned with Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Louisiana-Style Red Rice

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Wyatt Langford Completes First Cycle Of 2024

Needing a home run for the cycle in the eighth inning, Wyatt Langford was focused on exactly that. Not...

Wyatt Langford Completes First Cycle Of 2024

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