Columbus, OH

Toronto, OH

The 2024-25 season will begin in 65 days, yet several questions about the Toronto Maple Leafs remain unanswered. Among the most pressing is the status of Jani Hakanpää. Recently spotted at a Finnish golf charity event in a Dallas Stars jersey, there has been no official statement from the Maple Leafs about his signing. Additionally, there are lingering questions about star forward Mitch Marner and whether the team will clear cap space through trades before the season starts.

Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 Projected Lineup

Philadelphia, PA

Detroit, MI

Jonathan Bailey of Philadelphia Hockey Now offered a story this week about three UFA players the Philadelphia Flyers should be looking at. It is a reminder that there are always leftovers in the UFA marketplace in August and September. Some of those players could plug holes on various teams. Bailey’s...

The Daily: UFA Market Still Has Players; One Year After Karlsson Trade

New York City, NY

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of August. However, we still have plenty to talk about on the rumour mill. The only signings that seem to be left are that of restricted free agents. However, the news about some of the signed RFAs my not stop. One team that signed an RFA was the New York Rangers, but there’s still plenty of chatter about the future of that signing. This edition of NHL rumours talks about the future status of a young blueliner.

NHL Rumours: Future of New York Rangers Defender

A fan-made trade pitch on PuckPedia would have the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring former first overall pick and Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ekblad from the Florida Panthers. In one blockbuster scenario devised using PuckGM, a new interactive tool on PuckPedia, Ekblad, whose name has come up in trade rumors since Florida won the Stanley Cup, would get sent to Toronto for four players and two draft picks.

Trade Pitch Has Maple Leafs Acquiring Former 1st Overall Pick From Panthers

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The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of reasons to get excited about their future. They have one of the best defensive pipelines in the league, a possible stud goaltender waiting to sign his pro contract, and chose two elite offensive players in the first round of this year's draft. Their defensive group is so loaded that they're looking to trade some top veterans like David Savard and Mike Matheson this offseason. The Canadiens might have to wait for Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage to make their debuts, but they have some other young breakout candidates in 2024-25.

Canadiens' top breakout candidates heading into 2024-25 NHL season

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

West Virginia State

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Illinois State

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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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I don't know about you, but where I'm at... it's still sooooo hot. The country as a whole has been under a huge heat wave this past week and today is no exception! I will say though, that we are lucky to have a dry heat instead of a humid heat. At least I don't feel like I'm drowning and on fire at the same time.

Black Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Since being traded, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays has solidified his role as an everyday starter. Initially, it was anticipated that Hays would platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. However, a day after the trade, Phillies manager Rob Thomson indicated Hays would be the starting left fielder. So far Marsh has been primarily playing center field instead of platooning with Johan Rojas. Nick Castellanos being in right field most days has been the most stable part of the Phillies outfield this season. A Hays-Marsh-Castellanos outfield going from left to right will be the standard alignment.

Phillies Outfielder Solidifies Role Since Being Traded

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Hinsdale, IL

Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Boston, MA

Rumors were swirling about a potential reunion for a few weeks, but nothing became official until recently. According to writer Bobby Manning, the Boston Celtics have signed wing Jay Scrubb to an Exhibit 10 contract. Last year, Scrubb earned a two-way contract with the Celtics after his impressive performance in the Summer League. However, after suffering an ACL injury, Scrubb missed the entire season and was ultimately waived by the team. In an interview with Manning, the 23-year-old said that, despite not officially being on the roster anymore, he felt like he “was a part of the team” anyway.

Celtics Re-Sign Familiar Face to Exhibit 10 Contract

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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Jordan Nwora is heading to Turkey for the upcoming 2024-25 season as he has agreed to play for Anadolu Efes. The team announced the move on X. A second round pick in 2020 out of Louisville, Nwora has spent the previous four seasons playing in the NBA with three different teams. This will be his first experience playing overseas.

Former NBA Champion Signs With Turkish Team

This week’s WWE SmackDown will be a sight to behold as it deals with the fallout from SummerSlam. We saw the crowning of new champions in the form of LA Knight and Nia Jax. Plus, the return of the “Original Tribal Chief” in spectacular fashion. On this...

Preview: WWE SmackDown (8/9/24) – Fallout from SummerSlam + Roman Reigns Returns to Friday Nights

Milwaukee, WI

Denny Lemaster, a pitcher whose 11-year career included an All-Star berth in 1967, has died at age 85. The left-hander pitched for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves (1962-67), Houston Astros (1968-71), and Montreal Expos (1972). Pitching mostly for second-division teams, Lemaster had a career mark of 90-105 with a 3.58 ERA and 1.288 WHIP. He tossed 66 complete games and recorded 14 shutouts. His winningest year was 1964, when he was 17-11 for Milwaukee. But it was 1967 when he was named to the National League All-Star Game. He didn’t appear in the game and finished that year at 9-9 with a 3.34 ERA. Lemaster featured a hard fastball and a sharp-breaking curveball.

1967 All-Star Pitcher Denny Lemaster Has Passed Away

The Chicago Bears were selected to participate in Hard Knocks during training camp, showcasing the team in preparation for the 2024 season. For the first time in team history, the Bears are featured on Hard Knocks, and at the perfect time. The Bears are the ‘it’ team right now, bringing in new talent and a generational quarterback into the mix. The first episode is now available to the public to watch, and it shows some fascinating details about the players and team overall. Here are some major takeaways from the first episode of Bears Hard Knocks.

Chicago Bears Hard Knocks Episode One Takeaways

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Continuing on with our Big East basketball all-time starting lineups, the DePaul Blue Demons are up. DePaul basketball has not had much recent success. In fact, they haven’t had a winning season in SIX seasons. Additionally, they haven’t made the Men’s NCAA Tournament since 2004. Blue Demon basketball is reeling. New head coach Chris Holtmann will do his best to get the Blue Demons back to playing good basketball.

DePaul Basketball: Blue Demons All-Time Starting 5

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Biggest Draft Steals by the Maple Leafs Since 2005

The NHL draft happens every year and over 200 players are selected. Sometimes teams make a bad selection, but also great selections. The Toronto Maple Leafs...

Biggest Draft Steals by the Maple Leafs Since 2005

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