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Pittsburgh, PA

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited in Thursday's practice after reporting tightness in the calf he injured during training camp. Coach Mike Tomlin wouldn't say when Wilson, 35, informed coaches of the tightness but added the quarterback will get further evaluated out of an abundance of caution. "His calf got...

Russell Wilson Limited In Practice Due To Calf Issue

Houston, TX

Stefon Diggs is feeling great as he enters his first season with the Houston Texans. Diggs said in a recent interview that he was in the "worst mental space" of his career with the Buffalo Bills last season. The wide receiver was named one of the Texans' captains this week....

Stefon Diggs: Houston Is My Place And It's Amazing

Kansas City, MO

Patrick Mahomes surpassed Len Dawson as the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time career passing leader in the team's win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. He is the only active NFL quarterback who leads his franchise in career passing yards. Mahomes passed Dawson on a play that saw him evade...

Patrick Mahomes Becomes Chiefs' All-Time Leader In Passing Yards

The Los Angeles Chargers list both Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins in the No. 1 slot on the depth chart and offensive coordinator Greg Roman says the team won't overthink things at running back. "We don't overthink that," Roman said. "They're both going to play and whoever's got the hot...

Chargers Will Go With Hot Hand At Running Back

Scott Hanson's contract with NFL Media expires after the 2024 season, reports FrontOfficeSports. Hanson is entering his 16th straight season hosting NFL RedZone on NFL Network. Hanson could receive lucrative offers from NBC, Fox, ESPN, Amazon or YouTubeTV if he becomes a free agent. NFL Network has laid off a...

Scott Hanson Entering Final Year Of Contract Hosting NFL RedZone

The Lynx's Alanna Smith (ankle) will not play on Friday versus the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Watch the WNBA all season long by signing up for Fubo, Paramount+, Prime Video and WNBA League Pass. Alanna Smith Injury Status: Out. Reported Injury: Ankle. Rep your team with officially licensed WNBA gear!...

Alanna Smith Injury Status & News: Lynx vs. Fever - Sept. 6

Kansas State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

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In 2022, fewer Americans moved overall, but when they did, 1 in 5 chose to relocate to a different state, according to recent Census data. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Southern states continuing to attract new residents, while the Northeast, particularly New York and Pennsylvania, saw the largest declines.

Where people in North Carolina are moving to most

Stephen Curry said that he wants to own an NBA team after he retires from the league. “For me, that’s definitely on the table. I think I could do a pretty good job of helping sustain how great the the NBA is right now and what it takes to run a championship organization," Curry told CNBC.

Steph Curry: Owning NBA Team 'Definitely On The Table'

San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a six-year, $151 million extension with Matt Chapman, preventing the third baseman from opting out of his current deal to reach free agency. The deal, which starts in 2025 and replaces the last two years of a three-year, $54 million contract he signed...

Giants, Matt Chapman Agree To Six-Year, $151M Extension

Cleveland, OH

Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year deal. Thompson gives the Cavaliers depth at center behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Thompson appeared in 49 games with the Cavaliers last season, averaging 3.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 11.2 minutes. Thompson received a 25-game...

Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers Agree To One-Year Deal

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Andre Roberson has signed with Cholet in France. Roberson last played in the NBA during the 20-21 season with the Brooklyn Nets and is represented by Keith Kreiter. In 14 games with the Oklahoma City Blue during the 22-23 season, Robertson averaged 5.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.4 minutes.

Andre Roberson Signs With Cholet

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Dak Prescott does not see Sunday's season opener against the Cleveland Browns as some sort of deadline to getting a contract extension finalized with the Dallas Cowboys. "I'd say they're working," Prescott said. "I don't know if that's necessarily the timeline (of getting it done over the weekend). I can't say, 'I'll put a timeline to Todd and Stephen if we don't get this done,' this or that. But I know they're working."

Dak Prescott On New Deal: 'I Know They're Working'

Brandin Cooks is standing up for his quarterback amid criticisms of the Dallas Cowboys signal-caller. Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract. The Cowboys are 73-41 with Prescott as a starter in the regular season and he is coming off his third season with at least 4,000 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns, but they have yet to have success in the playoffs.

Brandin Cooks: Criticism Dak Prescott Receives Is Blasphemy

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

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NFL To Test Hawk-Eye For Line To Gain In Preseason

The NFL will test Sony's Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games this year. The system most likely wouldn't be ready for full implementation until next season,...

NFL To Test Hawk-Eye For Line To Gain In Preseason

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