San Francisco, CA

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants have expressed interest in signing veteran catcher Elias Diaz. The news comes right after the team placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the injured list with a strained oblique. In Bailey’s absence, San Francisco will turn to Curt Casali and Jakson Reetz behind the plate. However, both offer little offensively and fit best in backup or organizational depth roles. With the Giants clinging to its postseason odds, signing Diaz and hip upside might be necessary to avoid falling out of the National League Wild Card race.

SF Giants Interested in Signing Former All-Star MVP After Release

Cincinnati, OH

Six-time All-Star Joey Votto is calling it a career. The respected Canadian star announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he is retiring from baseball. “That’s it. I’m done. I’m officially retired from baseball.”. Along with the video, Votto wrote a lengthy post in which he thanked his...

Beloved Reds Star and Former NL MVP Ends Illustrious Career

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Phillies utility player Weston Wilson is creating a playing time dilemma with recent performances. In 17 games this season Wilson is batting .362/.380/.660 line three home runs and seven RBI. To add to that, Wilson has a .433 wOBA, 182 wRC+ and a .400 BABIP this season. FanGraphs gives Wilson a 5.2 offensive value this season, which is pretty good for a player who got called up to replace Whit Merrifield who was released on July 12. Wilson has also improved compared to last season by increasing his wRC+, SLG and OPS. Wilson is also hitting the ball harder and producing more barrels this season. Half of the batted balls Wilson has hit this season have been considered hard hit.

Phillies Utility Player Creating Playing Time Dilemma

Kentucky State

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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

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Hello everyone and welcome back to another installment of Last Word On College Football preseason predictions. We’ve already covered the ACC, Big 12, and Big 10 which leaves one league. Of course, it’s the SEC where “It just means more.” As you are well aware Oklahoma and Texas joined the league for 2024. With that, the divisions are no more. This is the first time since 1991 that there won’t be divisions in the league. Under the new setup, the top two teams meet in Atlanta on December 7th to see who gets the bid to the College Football Playoff. We asked our writers to rank the schools 1-16 and let’s start counting them down from first to worst with our Last Word 2023 SEC Predictions.

Last Word 2024 SEC Predictions

Who has the toughest division in college football? Whether you were listening to Finebaum, PTI, or having a spirited conversation at your morning tailgate, it was always a fun and passionate debate. SEC East was never really part of that conversation. Sure, Georiga and Florida have had runs of being the elite of college football. However, as a whole, the SEC East has been mainly considered the “little brother” to the SEC West. We’ll discuss “big brother” in another article.

Random Draw and Farewell to the SEC East

2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina is currently preparing for the US Open. She returned to the court at the Cincinnati Open after being out with an illness that ruled her out of the Olympics. However, the Kazakhstani has shocked fans by announcing her split from longtime coach Stefano Vukov. Elena...

Elena Rybakina Splits With Coach Vukov Before US Open

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

The inaugural All In was symbolic and monumental. A group of wrestlers not associated with WWE sold out an arena. Last year’s event from a sold-out Wembley Stadium was likewise symbolic and monumental. A record crowd, whether you believe the official 85,258 given by AEW or the lower 72,265 at the turnstiles from Brent City Council. The fact a company other than WWE put so many butts on seats in one of the most iconic stadiums in the world can’t be dismissed.

Preview: AEW All In (8/25/24) – Full Card, Start Time, How to Watch

Charlotte, NC

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may not get the entire preseason off after all. After going through pre-game warmups, Young and most of the offensive starters shed their gear and watched the opening two preseason games, both losses, from the sidelines. Over the past few weeks, Panthers rookie head coach Dave Canales and the coaching staff balanced the threat of injury with the privilege of the newcomers gaining in-game experience together.

HC Dave Canales Preps Starters To Play vs Bills as Panthers Trade For CB

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

Georgia State

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Denver, CO

When Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. left Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School, ESPN ranked him as the second-best prospect in the country. At 6-foot-10, his combination of physical traits and a pure shooting stroke was unique. Furthermore, he averaged 36.2 points and 13.6 rebounds per game as a high school senior.

Nuggets’ Marksman Compared To Perennial All-Star

A finishing move is such an integral part of a WWE, or for that matter, any wrestler’s presentation. It has to be something that reflects the character they represent and also be a move that is dynamic enough to leave a huge impression on the audience. If done well, it can greatly contribute to the wrestler’s ability to get over with the crowd.

WWE Finishers That Could Win You a Fight

Pittsburgh, PA

Manny Sanguillén will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds and Jim Leyland on Saturday. Leyland was also inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. The candidacy of Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, remains controversial. In his heyday, Sanguillén was considered the second-best catcher in baseball, behind Johnny Bench. Sanguillén was never seriously considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Yet, he means more to Pittsburgh than either Bonds or Leyland.

An Ode to Manny Sanguillén, Pirates Hall of Fame Inductee

Dallas, TX

After undergoing hand surgery in July, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is now “doing limited work… and remains on course to be cleared for the start of training camp in Las Vegas on Oct. 1,” per The Stein Line’s Marc Stein. The eight-time All-Star was recently...

Mavs’ Shot-Creator Gets Injury Update, Klay Thompson Emerges

The Winnipeg Jets have decided to trade one of their better prospects. There have been ongoing rumours surrounding Rutger McGroarty’s for sometime, and with this trade, it seems his wish came true. The Pittsburgh Penguins, no doubt in an attempt to inject some youth into their collective roster at the forward position were willing to make a move on prospect. However, Pittsburgh also had to give up a decent NHL prospect and one of the better ones in their own right. Going back the other way, is the Pens 2023 14th overall selection Brayden Yager.

Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Top Forward Prospects

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has had a roller coaster ride in the Twin Cities. Upon leaving Kentucky, he was considered to be one of their next great prospects. Eventually selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, he hit the ground running. After winning Rookie of the Year, he averaged what were then career-highs of 25.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game in his second season. The next two seasons saw him earning his first All-Star selections.

Wolves’ No. 1 Pick Offers Insight Into Relationship With Co-Star

Boston, MA

As the Boston Bruins gear up for their season opener against the Florida Panthers this October, fans can expect a lineup that looks significantly different from last year’s squad. With numerous players departing through trades and free agency, the Bruins have been busy crafting a new roster. This season’s roster will be filled with fresh talent eager to make their mark in Boston’s sports legacy. After the whirlwind of offseason moves, the team now faces a considerable gap in their top six. This situation has sparked speculation that Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov will be vying for that coveted spot during training camp.

Boston Bruins Forward Prospect on the Proverbial Radar

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Braves All-Star Infielder Heading to Injured List

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is headed to the injured list after exiting Sunday’s game in the ninth inning with a left wrist injury. Albies...

Braves All-Star Infielder Heading to Injured List

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