TROON, Scotland – Maybe it was all too new – the clutchness, the relief, the trophy. But minutes after winning the PGA Championship in May, Xander Schauffele needed no help putting his achievement in the proper perspective. “All of us are climbing this massive mountain,” he said, “and...

Open debate: Does Xander Schauffele’s major glory outweigh Scottie Scheffler’s weekly dominance?

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Pittsburgh, PA

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson missed the team’s first training camp practice with a tight calf. The Steelers have named Wilson their starting quarterback, but it was Justin Fields who got the first-team snaps Thursday. “It was good to get back out there and knock the dust off a little...

With Russell Wilson sidelined, Justin Fields took advantage of first-team reps

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Kansas State

Fayetteville, AR

The recruitment of one of the top prospects in the 2025 Rivals150 is nearing its end, as IMG Academy star Darius Acuff Jr. is poised to announce his college choice on Friday. Acuff will choose among Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan, all of which he has visited and seems to feel comfortable with.

Decision Dossier: Five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Mike McCarthy views being a lame-duck coach as a “challenge.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to view it as an opportunity. This is the third consecutive time the Cowboys have let their head coach play out his contract. Jason Garrett’s Cowboys went 12-4 in 2014 in the final year of his contract and despite a playoff loss to the Packers, the Cowboys gave Garrett a five-year, $30 million deal. That contract expired after an 8-8 season in 2019, and the Cowboys parted ways.

Jerry Jones cites playoff loss to Green Bay as reason Mike McCarthy didn’t get extension

Jacksonville, FL

The Jaguars announced that they will be wearing throwback uniforms for a game this season last week and they unveiled another alternate uniform choice on Thursday. The team revealed “Shell White” helmets that they will wear for their Week 10 game against the Vikings. Head equipment manager George Pellicer said the team looked at a variety of options for an alternate helmet before settling on one that broke with tradition.

Jaguars unveil white helmets, will wear them in Week 10

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

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

After the NFL suffered the biggest courtroom loss in the history of American sports, PFT asked the NFL whether the potential $14.1 billion loss would impact the salary cap. Here was the question: “I have people asking me if this will affect [the] salary cap. My understanding is that the verdict won’t but potential changes to Sunday Ticket resulting from the verdict could. Is that accurate?”

Some owners ponder possibly foisting some of the Sunday Ticket verdict onto the players

San Francisco, CA

Mike Florio dives into 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan offering Bill Belichick whatever position he wanted in San Francisco and explains some potential reasons why Belichick passed.

Belichick passed up 'any job he wanted' with 49ers

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Mike Florio analyzes the enhancements that were made to the Guardian Caps during the offseason, discussing why they appear to be game ready if players want to wear them this season.

Guardian Caps appear to be NFL game ready

New Orleans, LA

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss the New Orleans Pelicans' expected win total for the 2024-25 season, noting how the franchise's roster changes have made the team deeper.

Pelicans a 'fringe contender' in the West

Live Coverage of the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony Begins with the Preview Show This Friday, July 26, at Noon ET with the Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. PARIS, France – July 23, 2024 – With the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony only three days away, it’s time to check in with some of NBCUniversal’s 150+ commentators to hear what most excites them about their Olympic assignments this summer. From covering legendary athletic moments to experiencing the electricity in the stadiums that only a full Olympics crowd can bring, to immersing themselves in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, below is a taste of what our commentators are most looking forward to:

BONJOUR, PARIS! NBCUNIVERSAL OLYMPIC COMMENTATORS GET READY FOR ASSIGNMENTS OF A LIFETIME

Here is a look at the playoff picture for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series as all three are off due to the Olympic break. Four races remain in the regular season. The Cup Series is back in action Aug. 11 at Richmond Raceway. Twelve of the 16...

NASCAR playoff leaderboard heading into Olympic break for Cup, Xfinity, Trucks

Malvern, PA

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Earth Quaker Action Team will rally, march, and pray at Vanguard’s Headquarters in Malvern Wednesday to protest the firm’s continued investments in fossil fuel projects destroying the environment and exacerbating climate change.

Earth Quaker Action Team to Protest at Vanguard’s Headquarters on Wednesday

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PGA TOUR’S JOHN DEERE CLASSIC HEADLINES LIVE GOLF THIS WEEK ACROSS PEACOCK & GOLF CHANNEL

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 3, 2024 – The PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., headlines NBC Sports’ live golf coverage...

PGA TOUR’S JOHN DEERE CLASSIC HEADLINES LIVE GOLF THIS WEEK ACROSS PEACOCK & GOLF CHANNEL

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