New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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	A couple of days before the Cleveland Browns’ season-ending playoff loss to the Houston Texans in January, Amari Cooper walked into the team locker room to greet his teammates. And he didn’t come empty-handed—Cooper brought dozens of pairs of his shoes from his apparel business Route Runners, a fitting name for one of the NFL’s top receivers, and gifted each of his teammates with a pair of his signature sneakers, the 001s, modeled after the Air Jordan 18s.NFL Taps Sony for Custom Coach Headsets, Line-to-Gain Tracking




	“They enjoyed them because they never had anything like it before,” he said in an...

NFL Star Amari Cooper’s Apparel Firm Takes Aim at Sneaker Giants

Florida State

Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Tampa, FL

Pinellas County, FL


				













	The two-decade saga of finding a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays has concluded thanks to a stadium-approval vote from officials in Pinellas County.Diamond Sports RSNs, Comcast Settle Carriage Dispute




	Late Tuesday afternoon, the county’s commission voted 5 to 2 in favor of committing $312.5 million towards the construction for a 30,000-seat fixed-roof stadium as part of a wider effort to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District. A final vote on approving district redevelopment dollars also passed.




	The Rays, who will reportedly commit $700 million, plan to open the doors of the $1.4 billion venue by Opening Day of the...

Tampa Bay Rays Get County Approval for Long-Awaited Stadium

Minnesota State

DayTripper

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


				













	As temperatures neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Paris Tuesday, the adage imploring athletes to keep their cool took on new meaning. France’s national weather service issued a yellow alert, indicating citizens should “be attentive” to the impact of heat, particularly when playing sports. USA Rugby's Ilona Maher Hits New Level of Stardom With Olympic Run




	“I hope it gets even hotter,” Greek tennis player Maria Sakkari said Monday after winning inside one of Roland Garros’ clay hearths.




	For athletes accustomed to competing in warm weather, a few extra degrees could make the difference when it comes to outlasting their competitors. Bodies uniformly perform...

Sauna Protocol: How Olympic Athletes Adapt to a Warmer World

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Las Vegas, NV


				













	Cosm, a movie theater-type venue for watching sports and other entertainment, has raised $250 million in a fundraising round that includes billionaire sports investors Marc Lasry, David Blitzer and Dan Gilbert.Baseball-Themed Restaurant Batbox Raises $7.3M in VC Funds to Enter U.S.




	The business, which recently opened its first location in Los Angeles, said in a release Tuesday that its Series B round took investment from Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Gilbert’s Rock, as well as from mutual and investment fund manager Baille Gifford. Adding a follow-on investment to his undisclosed earlier funding is real estate tech billionaire Steve...

Marc Lasry, David Blitzer Among New Investors in Sphere-Like Cosm

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


				













	Attorneys for former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Nevada late Monday evening in the Pacific time zone for what amounts to “instant replay” of his recent defeat in court to the NFL. Copa América Final Ticketing Chaos Triggers Several Lawsuits 




	Gruden, 60, seeks an en banc reconsideration, which, if granted, would mean all seven justices on the Court will review his case.




	Gruden sued the NFL in 2021 claiming that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or someone on the commissioner’s behalf tortiously interfered with his Raiders employment contract. Gruden accuses Goodell of leaking to The Wall Street...

Gruden Throws Hail Mary to Save Case Against NFL, Goodell


				













	With apologies to Jon Landau, I have seen the future of cable television, and it is a suicidal penguin.NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Could Change How Sports Are Streamed




	The flightless dandy in question waddles into the frame in the closing quarter of Werner Herzog’s 2007 documentary Encounters at the End of the World, which was filmed at an American research station in Antarctica. While the rest of the colony moseys over to a nearby feeding ground, the “deranged” penguin turns his back on his pals and treks straight for the interior of the continent. “With 5,000 kilometers ahead of him, he’s...

Sports Media’s Merciless Evolution Leaves Cable TV Model Adrift

Los Angeles, CA

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One of the most beloved former superstars of the Los Angeles Dodgers is returning to the organization for one day and one day only. Matt Kemp will return to Dodger Stadium next month where he will sign a one-day contract with Los Angeles. The purpose of this contract is so that Kemp can finish his incredibly successful career where it first began, in Dodger Blue.

Los Angeles Dodgers Agree To Exciting Deal With Matt Kemp


				













	Prominent esports franchise Ninjas in Pyjamas began public trading on Friday, the latest financial litmus test for an industry—and business model—still reeling from an investment boom and bust cycle.CVC IPO Offers Glimpse Into Private Equity Giant's Sports Strategy




	NIP Group, which owns Ninjas in Pyjamas, Chinese gaming org eStar and Chinese representation agency ESVF, is hoping to raise about $20.25 million from its IPO, according to SEC filings from this week. That’s 2.25 million shares at an IPO price of $9, at the bottom of the $9-$11 range listed in an F-1 filing earlier in the month. It will list on...

Ninjas in Pyjamas’ $20M IPO Is Latest Test of Esports Biz in Public Markets


				













	NFL football and women’s foil fencing share few similarities—but here’s one you can add to the list. With Scott Hanson and Andrew Siciliano’s help, both sports have now delivered exhilaration on Sunday afternoons. Sauna Protocol: How Olympic Athletes Adapt to a Warmer World




	Best known for his role anchoring NFL RedZone, Hanson was recruited to co-host Peacock’s new 10-hours-a-day Olympics whiparound show largely because of his experience during the football season. And Peacock’s program—Gold Zone—doesn’t hide its clear inspiration. 




	Gold Zone regularly features four events at once (go ahead and call it a quad box) while highlighting a dozen-plus gold medal winning moments...

Gold Zone Is How the Olympics Were Meant to Be Shown

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

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

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Colorado State

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

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Who Is Don Garber? The MLS Commissioner Hits 25-Year Mark


				













	Don Garber and a cadre of Major League Soccer executives were gathered at MLS headquarters in New York on June 16, 2023, when the phone call...

Who Is Don Garber? The MLS Commissioner Hits 25-Year Mark

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