Minneapolis, MN

247Sports

Third baseman Billy Amick was selected with the No. 60 overall pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in Sunday's second round of the Major League Baseball draft. Amick is about to become a much wealthier young man. The No. 60 overall pick in this draft was assigned a slot value of...

Slot value for Vols star Billy Amick's first Minnesota Twins contract

Los Angeles, CA

CBS LA

For the second straight year, the Los Angeles Dodgers have selected a high schooler with their first pick of the MLB Draft. This year, with the No. 23 pick, the Boys in Blue took Hardee High School shortstop Kellon Lindsey, who is highly regarded for his athletic prowess. At 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, Lindsey was ranked as the No. 29 overall Draft prospect by MLB scouts after putting up solid campaigns over the previous two seasons. Just 18, Lindsey is already touted as one of the fastest players in this year's draft, with 75 graded speed on a scale of 80, according to Major League Baseball. He has already committed to the University of Florida, but he tells MLB that he plans to forgo that to sign with the Dodgers. 

Dodgers take high school shortstop Kellon Lindsey at No. 23 in 2024 MLB Draft

San Francisco, CA

Tuscaloosa, AL

Alabama Crimson Tide On SI

Farone is the third Alabama Crimson Tide standout to be selected in the Rob Vaughn era, joining Ben Hess and Gage Miller.

Greg Farone Selected by San Francisco Giants in 2024 MLB Draft

Chicago, IL

Pitcher Aaron Combs was selected with the No. 229 overall pick by the Chicago White Sox in Monday's eighth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Combs is about to become a wealthier young man. The No. 229 overall pick in this draft was assigned a slot value of $232,200,...

Slot value for Vols pitcher Aaron Combs's first Chicago White Sox contract

After designating him for assignment last week, the Los Angeles Angels have requested release waivers on Miguel Sanó. The Angels signed the 31-year-old right-handed batter to a minor league contract for 2024. They saw enough to believe he could still help a major league team, and Sanó broke camp with them to start the season. Playing at the corner infield spots while also serving as a designated hitter, on April 21, he was hitting .300/.390/.420, albeit without the power he had displayed in his major league career.

Angels Release Former All-Star Third Baseman

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Atlanta, GA

San Diego, CA

The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud had two home runs and four RBIs, Chris Sale pitched five solid innings for his major league-leading 13th win and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Sunday in the final game before the All-Star break. “He had a big day,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said of d’Arnaud, who also had his third stolen base in his 12-year major league career.  Of Sale, Snitker added: “Talking to him, he was good with just going the five, which I think worked out pretty good. I am really glad we hung on and got him the win.”  Atlanta has won six of its last nine games and took two of three from San Diego, which ended the first half by losing six of its last seven. 

d'Arnaud hits two homers, drives in 4 runs in Atlanta 6-3 win over San Diego

Baton Rouge, LA

Every year around this time, CBS Sports Dennis Dodd releases a "hot seat" rankings where he goes through all active FBS head coaches and puts a 0-5 rating system on each coach. It's a good litmus test to look around the sport and see a national perspective on how every...

Brian Kelly 'untouchable' at LSU in latest 2024 hot seat rankings

New Jersey State

Knoxville, TN

A not-so-secret position switch that made during spring practice is now out in the open after the Vols released their updated football roster for the 2024 season. Redshirt freshman Emmanuel Okoye, a former four-star recruit who was a late addition to the top-10 2023 recruiting class, is now on the defensive line after spending his first season in the program on offense at tight end. The Vols quietly made the move in the second half of spring ball with Okoye bolstering the defense’s options at the LEO position.

Emmanuel Okoye has new position heading into second season at Tennessee

Tennessee State

Former Clemson transfer and Vols’ third baseman Billy Amick became the second Tennessee baseball player taken in the 2024 MLB Draft when the Minnesota Twins snagged him with the 60th overall pick. Amick’s only season with Tennessee a bit of an up-and-down affair, as he started the season leading...

2024 MLB Draft Results: Vols’ Billy Amick goes 60th overall to the Twins

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

Oklahoma football updated its official roster for the 2024 season, and here's everything you need to know about the Sooners' newest additions. The offseason is winding down, and the start of the 2024 season is just around the corner. SEC Media Days kicks off the unofficial start of the season...

Oklahoma football reveals jersey numbers, measurements for 2024 summer enrollees

Kansas City, MO

Mount Lebanon, PA

Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields got his named called in the MLB Draft last night as he was selected in the 2nd round going 41st overall to the Kansas City Royals. Shields is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound left handed pitcher who is currently committed to Miami (FL). His senior year, Shields went 5-1 with a 0.96 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 35 innings. When he wasn’t pitching, Shields patrolled center field and hit .383 at the plate.

Mt. Lebanon’s David Shields goes 41st overall to the Kansas City Royals in the MLB Draft

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

The 2024 Major League Baseball draft is taking place Sunday-Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The draft is being held in conjunction with MLB’s All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Former Tennessee third baseman Billy Amick was selected by Minnesota in the second-round (No. 60...

Billy Amick selected by Twins in 2024 MLB draft

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Diamondbacks On SI

The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted catcher Ivan Luciano, a high school catcher out of Puerto Rico.

With the 64th Pick of MLB Draft, the D-backs Draft Ivan Luciano

LAFB Network

Los Angeles Dodgers rumors leading up to the MLB trade deadline have all pointed toward the club’s interest in starting

Los Angeles Dodgers Reportedly Interested In Trade For Pair Of All-Star Outfielders

Illinois State

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

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Slot value for Vols star Christian Moore's first Los Angeles Angels contract

Star second baseman Christian Moore was selected with the No. 8 overall pick by the Los Angeles Angels in Sunday's first round of the Major League...

Slot value for Vols star Christian Moore's first Los Angeles Angels contract

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