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Cruise ships that sail out of the United States are periodically inspected by the CDC. This ensures cruise passengers are safe and can avoid common illnesses. These surprise inspections can happen twice a year and involve reviews of the ship's kitchen, water systems, hygiene protocols, and many other aspects of the vessel.

8 Cruise Ships That Received Perfect 100 Health Scores with CDC in 2024

Portland, OR

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired former G League Coach of the Year and Brooklyn Nets assistant Ronnie Burrell, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ronnie Burrell is joining Chauncey Billups’ staff as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Burrell spent the past five years in the Brooklyn organization. pic.twitter.com/QzdLLUC3Ap — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 13, 2024 Burrell joins Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming on Chauncey Billups’ staff, replacing Scott Brooks, Rodney Billups and Steve Hetzel. The latter left the Blazers to join Jordi Fernandez’ new Nets staff this offseason. The 40-year-old former forward played college ball...

Ronnie Burrell Joins Blazers Coaching Staff

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So, Ford's CEO Jim Farley dropped some pretty big news recently, and it might just shake up how we think about electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley laid out what he sees as a necessary shift in the automotive industry—especially for those of us accustomed to big, powerful vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns of ‘Radical Change’ and Says EV Batteries Will ‘Never Be Affordable’

Seattle, WA

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The Seattle Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have added Brennan Sonne as an assistant coach.

Coachella Valley Firebirds Add Brennan Sonne As Assistant Coach

Detroit, MI

Larry Brown Sports

The Detroit Pistons are taking a page out of the book of their NFL counterparts. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported this week that the Pistons have hired Kevin Burleson to be an assistant for them under head coach JB Bickerstaff. Wojnarowski notes that Burleson spent the last two seasons as head coach of the Houston...
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Pistons hire brother of former Lions WR

Houston, TX

San Jose, CA

Houston Dynamo (8-7-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (4-17-2, 15th in the Western Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Houston +127, San Jose +188, Draw +256; over/under is 2.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action. The Earthquakes are 3-14-2...

San Jose Earthquakes take on the Houston Dynamo in conference matchup

Stanford, CA

Hawaii recently had its head coaching postion open up after Mike Stephens left to join the Stanford men. Most open positions filled this month. Archive photo via Hawaii Athletics. Almost all of the head coaching positions have been filled in the last month, with the biggest flood coming at the...

A Summary Of Current Open Division I Head Coaching Positions (July Update)

Spurs big man and 2014 NBA Champion Tiago Splitter is heading to Paris. After five years in the NBA as an assistant coach, Splitter is starting his first head coaching position in the EuroLeague with Paris Basketball as they navigate their first season in the top-tier continental competition. As a...

Former Spur Tiago Splitter landed his first head coaching job

Wenatchee, WA

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), announced the hiring of Dan Johnston as the team’s new assistant coach, completing the team’s coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Johnston has served in his hometown for the past two seasons, handling video coaching and team services duties for the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Wenatchee Wild announce hiring of Johnston as Assistant Coach

There’s news out of Montreal today as the Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, have hired Pascal Vincent as their head coach. This will mark his second tenure as an AHL head coach. He previously spent five seasons at the helm of the Winnipeg Jets AHL team, the Manitoba Moose. Hiring Vincent into this role is a sign of a confidence for the man who was thrust into his NHL head coaching debut gig.

An NHL Coach from Last Year Hired as Laval Rocket Head Coach

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Former Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko appears to be working his way back toward an NBA return with a workout in Las Vegas

Former Raptors Center Takes Crucial Step Toward NBA Return

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

Detroit Pistons On SI

Nate Burleson is excited about the Detroit Pistons' recent addition.

Former Detroit Lions Player Reacts to Pistons’ Recent Addition

Philadelphia, PA

The Keve Aluma Victory Tour rolls on tonight when Philadelphia’s summer league squad takes on Portland. The 25-year-old big man has been the nugget of gold sifted from amongst the gravel and rock thus far in summer season. Aluma most recently tallied 19 points and eight boards against Detroit, flashing the stretch big ability the Sixers haven’t had much of behind Joel Embiid. Who knows if it will continue, but Aluma has certainly shown he’s up for consideration for the last two-way spot.

Summer Sixers face Portland looking to stay undefeated in Vegas: Game Thread

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Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Memphis, TN

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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins spoke on Ja Morant

Memphis Grizzlies Coach Reveals Ja Morant Injury Update

Rhode Island State

Rhode Island FC extended their unbeaten streak to five matches with a 3-2 victory over Miami FC, propelled by goals from Frank Nodarse and Albert "Chico" Dikwa. The win, the team's third in five games, positions them well for upcoming matches against Birmingham Legion FC and North Carolina FC. Rhode...

Rhode Island FC Secures 3-2 Victory and Unbeaten Streak Continues

Oklahoma City, OK

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After three games in Utah, the Oklahoma City Thunder flew to Las Vegas to join the rest of the league for the more traditional summer league. They were flat in their first contest with a 94-69 loss to the Toronto Raptors, but several Thunder players were in attendance for the showing.

Several Thunder players attend OKC's summer league loss to Raptors

Columbus, OH

Aaron Portzline reports the Columbus Blue Jackets are meeting with coaching candidates, likely Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft, aiming to finalize a decision within weeks and avoid prolonging the process into August. Columbus Blue Jackets considering Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft for head coaching role. John Tavares nearing the end...

Columbus Blue Jackets Coaching Search, Tavares Contract Talk, Parise Retirement Update

Kansas City, MO

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No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

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Winless Edmonton Elks Fire Head Coach, General Manager Chris Jones

The 0-5 Edmonton Elks announced Monday that they have relieved head coach and general manager Chris Jones of his...

Winless Edmonton Elks Fire Head Coach, General Manager Chris Jones

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