They called Greg Maddux "The Professor" for a reason. In MLB Network's upcoming documentary, "One of a Kind," which tells the tale of Maddux's Hall of Fame career, the right-hander delves into his thought process behind pitch selection. What is perhaps more notable is that his catcher with the Atlanta...

Video: MLB Icon Greg Maddux's Secret Signs for Calling His Own Pitches Revealed

With around 35 games remaining on each Major League Baseball team's 2024 schedule, it's pretty much a 50/50 split between those preparing for October and those who have already shifted their focus to 2025 and beyond. For both the haves and have-nots, though, we've put together a one-sentence synopsis for...

1 Sentence to Describe Every MLB Team Heading Into Stretch Run of 2024 Season

The future of Major League Baseball is in good hands. After welcoming one of the deepest rookie classes in recent memory to the majors in 2023, another wave of talented young players has arrived in the big leagues this year, led by Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Meanwhile, the next...

Roman Anthony and MLB's 25 Best Prospects 20 Years Old or Younger in 2024

There's a plan to get the workhorse starting pitcher off the endangered species list circulating around Major League Baseball, and it's nothing if not interesting. But to paraphrase a certain space pirate: I like your plan, except it stinks. Last week, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported that there's a "belief...

Simple Solutions to MLB's Complicated Problem of Reviving Workhorse Starting Pitchers

Los Angeles, CA

Shohei Ohtani became the sixth player in MLB history to have a 40-40 season, joining the club in spectacular fashion with a walk-off grand slam in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters after the game it...

Dodgers' Roberts: Shohei Ohtani's Grand Slam to Clinch 40-40 Club Was 'Storybook'

San Francisco, CA

The Golden State Warriors tried making several splashes over the past calendar year. To this point, they keep coming up dry. No LeBron James, no Paul George, no Lauri Markkanen. No difference-maker, in other words, for a team that's really hoping for a different outcome than last season, when it...

Warriors Players Under Most Pressure Entering 2024-25 NBA Season

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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

Ohio State

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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

Kentucky State

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

Ontario, CA

A California baseball field featured in several movies including the 1992 film A League of Their Own burned down Thursday night, Tony Cabrera reported for ABC7. The fire began at Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario around 11:30 p.m, according to Cabrera. Responders from the Ontario Fire Department encountered "heavy...

Historic Baseball Field from 'A League of Their Own' Burns Down After Fire

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

Chicago, IL

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(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

Team USA stars Anthony Davis and Anthony Edwards will be part of Floyd Mayweather's entourage when the boxing legend fights John Gotti III, according to TMZ Sports. The pair of NBA All-Stars are a few weeks removed from winning gold in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The United States atoned for its fourth-place showing in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to come out on top for the fifth straight Summer Games.

Report: Anthony Davis, Edwards to Ring Walk with Floyd Mayweather at John Gotti Fight

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Ohatchee, AL

In a game that could have been created from the Sickos Committee lab, Ohatchee defeated New Hope 76-71 on a Hail Mary as time expired in the highest-scoring non-overtime game in AHSAA history. Ohatchee quarterback Jake Roberson's prayer from New Hope's 37-yard line was answered when Brayden Collins hauled in...

Video: Alabama HSFB Game Ends on Hail Mary as Teams Combine for Record 147 Points

New Orleans, LA

One-time All-Star Brandon Ingram is in the final year of his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram is extension-eligible through the end of June for up to next season's projected max of $46.4 million. With the Pelicans' history of avoiding luxury taxes and Trey Murphy III also expecting an extension, momentum for an Ingram deal in New Orleans appears to have stalled.

A 3-team Trade for Pelicans to Move Brandon Ingram, Nets to Deal Cameron Johnson

Denver, CO

Strahinja Jokić, who is the brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, appeared in Denver County Court on Wednesday regarding a misdemeanor assault charge and was issued a protection order requiring him to stay away from the alleged victim. Shelly Bradbury of the Denver Post reported Thursday the...

Nikola Jokić's Brother Strahinja Receives Protection Order from Fight at Nuggets Game

Chicago Sky star rookie forward Angel Reese delivered a fantastic second-half performance en route to matching her career-high with 20 rebounds. However, the Connecticut Sun won a back-and-forth game, edging the Sky 82-80. Five days earlier, Reese grabbed 20 boards (alongside 19 points) against the Phoenix Mercury. With her Friday...

Angel Reese Impresses WNBA Fans with Record-Setting Performance in Sky Win vs. Sun

The United States and International championship game matchups in the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series have been set after conclusion of play Thursday. Florida defeated Nevada 6-3 and now faces Texas, while Venezuela beat Japan 3-2 and moves onto a matchup with Chinese Taipei. Here is a look at...

Little League World Series 2024: Final Scores, Bracket Results, Thursday Highlights

No matter the conference, playoff format and general chaos overtaking the sport, one constant remains. At the end of the season, after all the games have been played, there will be one national champion. As college football begins, the race for the first title of the 12-team playoff era is...

B/R College Football 2024 Betting Locks: National Championship Winner

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III are set to run it back with another exhibition showcase at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The fight is a rematch of their 2023 encounter that ended in the sixth-round when referee Kenny Bayless called an end to the fight due to excessive trash talking. The referee had a difficult time getting the two to break up their clinches and there was a brawl inside the ring involving members of both teams.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Gotti III: Live Stream & KO, Judges' Scorecards Prediction

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Baseball Hall of Fame 2024: Induction Ceremony Start Time and TV Info

Four of baseball's greatest will take their place among the sport's immortals Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown with the induction of the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame....

Baseball Hall of Fame 2024: Induction Ceremony Start Time and TV Info

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