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Caitlin Clark is arguably the best shooter women's basketball has ever seen, but she won't be taking part in the 3-point contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend. While Clark will be playing in the WNBA All-Star Game, she won't be taking part in the 3-point contest, which is surely disappointing to her ...

Caitlin Clark Skipping WNBA All-Star Weekend Competition

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	The best women’s basketball players in the country are in Phoenix this weekend for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and A’ja Wilson are just some of the stars taking to the court for the two-day event, which kicks off with the STARRY WNBA 3-Point Contest and the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge on Friday.Sha'Carri Richardson Talks Angel Reese, POWERADE Olympics Campaign, And More




	WATCH: WNBA ALL-STAR GAME ON DIRECTV STREAM




	Want to watch the WNBA All-Star Game weekend? Tickets are still available on sites like Stubhub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek. Looking for discounted WNBA All-Star Game tickets? Use promo code...

WNBA All-Star Game Livestream: How to Watch the Basketball Game Online for Free

Las Vegas, NV

Athlon Sports

WNBA legend Tina Thompson made a special appearance at the Las Vegas Aces versus Chiaco Sky matchup on Tuesday. Following the 93-85 victory for the Sky, MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson met with Thompson on the sideline.  Wilson shared a moment with Thompson, displaying the mutual respect between ...

WNBA Legend Tina Thompson Shares Postgame Exchange With A'ja Wilson

WNBA All-Star Weekend comes one week before the 2024 Paris Olympics, which allows the league's best players to attend the summer showcase. The caveat is that many of the top players will be wearing United States jerseys rather than WNBA All-Star threads. Rather than the typical East vs. West, the game will be WNBA vs. USA, as the U.S. women's national team will use the event as an Olympic tune-up.

WNBA All-Star Game rosters 2024: Full list of starters, reserves for USA vs. WNBA teams

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

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

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Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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

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	Trent Brown has never played for the Dallas Cowboys, but he knows a thing or two about tending cattle.NFL Eyes Ratings Slide as Election Threatens to Upend Fall TV




	The Cincinnati Bengals hired the rancher this offseason to protect franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. But when the NFL veteran isn’t focused on passing schemes or slide protections, you can probably find him on his ranch back in Bastrop, east of Austin, Texas. At that three-stable property, he’s building a livestock enterprise, one he expects will generate revenue long after his playing days are over.




	“I plan on this being my life after football,”...

NFL’s Trent Brown Wrangles D-Linemen and Cattle for a Living

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

Wisconsin State

Minneapolis, MN

Wisconsin has once again proven why it's known as America's Dairyland, with local cheesemakers sweeping numerous categories in a recent national cheese competition. The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, a prestigious event showcasing the best of American-made cheeses, took place from June 3-7, 2024, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

Wisconsin Dominates National Cheese Competition: Where to Find the Cream of the Crop

Evanston, IL


				













	Mike Polisky, who lasted nine days as Northwestern’s athletic director before resigning amid campus protests and national fury, received a $1.2 million golden parachute, according to the school’s tax records.ACC Paid $7.2 Million to Lawyers, Including Ex-Big Ten Counsel




	In its latest IRS return, which the school filed last week, Northwestern disclosed giving Polisky a $750,000 severance in 2022. The previous year, tax documents show, he received $476,190 in separation pay.




	A Northwestern spokesperson declined to comment and neither Polisky nor his attorney responded to emails from Sportico.




	Polisky, who had served as NU’s deputy athletic director for a decade, announced his resignation...

Northwestern’s Ex-AD Earned $1.2M After Fraught 9-Day Stint

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

Fulton, MO

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


				













	Odell Beckham Jr.’s post on Instagram Thursday evening declared that “JUSTICE WAS SERVED!!!” in his $20 million breach of contract case against Nike, which implied the Miami Dolphins wide receiver had scored a big legal win against the footwear giant.Adidas Beats Estimates Amid Turnaround as Nike Woes Continue




	It turns out Beckham did “win,” in a sense, but he also lost and netted $0. The jury determined both sides won as defendants but came up short as plaintiffs. The net result: a draw.




	As reported by the Portland Business Journal, a Multnomah County (Ore.) Circuit Court jury Thursday found that neither Beckham nor Nike were in breach...

Beckham Jr. Actually Gets $0 From Nike Endorsement Lawsuit Trial


				













	Bain Capital-owned Varsity Brands is getting its third private equity overlord in a decade, as global investment firm KKR aims to use billions of dollars of new junk-rated debt on the business to buy out existing shareholders.Varsity Cheerleading, Bain Agree to $82.5 Million Antitrust Settlement




	Varsity Brands—which owns cheerleading giant Varsity Spirit and athletic outfitter BSN Sports—will sell $2.375 billion in new first-tier debt and take $100 million from a new $400 million credit line to help KKR buy out other shareholders, according to ratings notes published this week by Moody’s and S&P Global. 




	KKR agreed to buy Varsity from Bain earlier...

Varsity Brands Taking on $2.4B Debt to Fund KKR Takeover From Bain


				













	Athlete rights commercialization company OneTeam Partners has added former Netflix and Dreamworks executive Bruce Daitch to its board of directors, bringing modern media expertise to the group.OneTeam Partners Mulls $75 Million Venture Fund




	At Netflix for three years, Daitch served as VP of animation, leading global production strategy. Before that, he spent more than 20 years at DreamWorks Animation including stints as COO and CFO. He also serves on the NFL Players Inc. board of directors.




	OneTeam is a joint venture between the NFLPA, MLBPA, WNBPA, MLSPA and USWNTPA, with backing from multiple financial firms who see a larger opportunity for players...

Ex-Netflix Exec Bruce Daitch Joins OneTeam Board

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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

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Powering the WNBA’s Meteoric Rise On and Off the Court


				













	Rebecca Dyer is the director of business development and sales for Genius Sports. Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu Opt Out of WNBA 3-Point Contest




	Two months into a...

Powering the WNBA’s Meteoric Rise On and Off the Court

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