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	WNBA star DiJonai Carrington sharply criticized the league over its national TV broadcast strategy—but her frustrations may have been misplaced.NWSL Eliminates Draft, Boosts Pay as New CBA Overhauls League




	After the Connecticut Sun player’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks in Boston on Tuesday, she blasted the WNBA for not ensuring the sold-out TD Garden showcase was nationally televised.




	“The game should have been on the national television broadcast,” Carrington said at a news conference. “You shouldn’t have to pay for any type of subscription to see a game that’s this historic, in my opinion.”




	However, the WNBA doesn’t pick the national TV...

Why ESPN, NBA TV Passed on Televising WNBA Sellout in Boston


				













	The NWSL is eliminating its annual draft, increasing pay and effectively granting no-trade clauses to players across the league, all part of the new labor accord that was quietly ratified earlier this month.Why ESPN, NBA TV Passed on Televising WNBA Sellout in Boston




	The deal includes some of the most player-centric language of any labor accord in major U.S. team sports, and notably shifts the NWSL toward the more traditional soccer player contracts often seen in Europe. Starting next year, for example, any trades or transfers will require player consent. All contracts will be guaranteed.




	The details highlight just how quickly the...

NWSL Eliminates Draft, Boosts Pay as New CBA Overhauls League

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

North Carolina State

Boone, NC

Town Talks

Move-in day for college freshmen is an emotional experience, both for students and their parents. Lori Miggins, a mom from North Carolina, felt this deeply when she dropped off her daughter, Taylor, at Appalachian State University.

North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Florida State

Akeena

A major player in the home goods scene, Conn's, is now facing a troubling turn of events. Not only is the retailer grappling with bankruptcy speculation, but it’s also closing a significant number of its stores—with Florida bearing the brunt of the closures.

Home Goods Retailer Set to Close Over a hundred Stores, Florida Takes the Hardest Hit


				













	In a comprehensive memorandum of law urging New York Judge Joel M. Cohen to dismiss TBS and Warner Bros. Discovery’s breach of contract lawsuit against the NBA, league attorneys Friday blasted the case as defying basic contract law principles and misconstruing a right to match.Jeff Bezos Reportedly Not Interested in Buying  Celtics




	Last month, TBS and WBD sued in the aftermath of the NBA concluding that the plaintiffs failed to match an offer by Amazon to broadcast games from 2025-26 through 2035-36. The NBA officially recognized Amazon Prime Video, Disney’s ABC/ESPN and NBC/Peacock as the league’s next media partners, and they’ll pay $76.9...

Why NBA Is Seeking Dismissal of TBS, WBD Lawsuit

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The celestial alignment of August 24, 2024, is offering some potent messages to specific zodiac signs. Are you ready to find out who those lucky signs are? The universe often communicates with us through super subtle nudges and vivid signs. Right now, three particular signs are particularly attuned to these cosmic signals. If you belong to one of these signs, you may be experiencing heightened intuition and guidance from the stars. Here’s a closer look at the ways the cosmos is trying to connect today.

3 Zodiac Signs Receiving Signs From the Cosmos Right Now | August 24, 2024


				













	NBCUniversal mustered up an estimated 2.8 million Peacock subscribers during the first six days of the Paris Summer Olympics, a turnout that fell just shy of the 3 million signups the streaming service notched care of its exclusive coverage of an NFL Wild Card Game in January.According to the research firm Antenna, Peacock averaged 398,000 new customers per day during the period spanning July 25 to July 31, a week that coincided with the Opening Ceremony and the first five days of Olympics competition. That daily rate marks an increase of more than five-and-a-half-times the levels reached during the previous eight...

Peacock Adds 2.8 Million Subs During First Week of Paris Olympics

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case


				













	Shaquille O’Neal came up short in a recent ruling by a federal district judge on whether O’Neal must remain a defendant in a class action securities lawsuit involving a non-fungible token (NFT) business venture the Hall of Famer founded.SCOTUS Chevron Rejection Could Upend NCAA, College Athlete Cases




	Last week, Miami-based Judge Federico A. Moreno partially denied a motion to dismiss Harper et al. v. O’Neal et al. The lawsuit accuses O’Neal of abandoning the “Astrals Project,” a collection of around 10,000 NFTs, after the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency trading platform in 2022. O’Neal is portrayed as the key figure for the...

Shaq Move to Dunk NFT Class Action Lawsuit Blocked by Judge


				













	On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the latest with NWSL expansion. The league is meeting with a small handful of prospective groups in New York this week, including ones from both Denver and Cincinnati.NFL Star Kayvon Thibodeaux Named Partner in $20M VC Fund




	The league currently has 14 teams, with Boston set to join in the coming years. The ongoing expansion talks could produce the 16th team, or more. It comes as team valuations sore, viewership jumps and competition from Europe intensifies. The league...

Sporticast 373: After Reese’s Reese’s, Caitlin Clark Needs A Clark Bar Deal

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply


				













	Elevate has acquired marketing and hospitality firm Zinc Agency in a move to expand its footprint in the experiential premium hospitality space.More Grand Prix Races Drive Formula 1's Record $871M Q2




	The sports practice is now positioned to introduce a new and improved version of its event and hospitality division, Elevate Experiences, which previously collaborated with Zinc to produce fan and corporate hospitality experiences across major sports and entertainment events. The more robust division currently represents various client properties including tennis’ U.S. Open, the PGA Tour and FIFA World Cup.




	“The addition of Zinc Agency significantly enhances Elevate’s capabilities, bringing unparalleled expertise...

Elevate Acquires Zinc Agency in Premium Hospitality Push

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Green Bay, WI

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

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Ally Becomes Founding Partner of Women’s 3-on-3 League Unrivaled


				













	Ally Financial is adding Unrivaled, a new, 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, to its women’s sports portfolio with...

Ally Becomes Founding Partner of Women’s 3-on-3 League Unrivaled

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