Making tough decisions is what fantasy football is all about. But before the agony of weekly start/sit dilemmas, we have draft day choices to make. Some players have very strange average draft positions right now, which presents a value opportunity in fantasy drafts. Today, we’ll be looking at some players who are being drafted later than other players, but, to me, are the better bet for your fantasy rosters.

Draft This, Not That — Fantasy Football Draft Pivots for 2024

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Herbie J Pilato

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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

Troy, OH

Troy Memorial Stadium and Ferguson Field are ready for action after the new turf has been installed. The Troy High School football and boys and girls soccer teams have been practicing on the new home turf fields over the last week. The improvements, including a new scoreboard, were made possible due to generous donors and STEP for Trojans Committee at no cost to taxpayers.

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Long Beach, CA

L.A. TACO

Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

Georgia State

Cartersville, GA

High School On SI

These athletes strike fear into the hearts of their opponents when they step up to the plate.

10 Georgia high school softball hitters to watch in 2024

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

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Missouri State

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Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

Big Lots isn't any different from other retail stores that have had a decline in sales. The cost of groceries, alone, is enough to keep customers away who are watching their budgets.

These Big Lots locations will be closing in Missouri

Minnesota State

The 2024 Minnesota high school football season begins today as teams are now allowed to practice, and the first games begin on August 29.  The 2023 season had t

Top 25 Minnesota high school football preseason rankings (8/12/2024)

Declutterbuzz

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

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North Carolina State

Kaleb Cost is navigating the challenge of balancing baseball and football at North Carolina. This fall, he steps into a key role at the star position in football after contributing primarily on special teams last season. Despite committing much of his spring to baseball, Cost's versatility has led to significant roster decisions, including DeAndre Boykins moving to safety. He reflects on the taxing schedule, how skills from baseball enhance his football performance, and the confidence gained from game experience.

Fall Camp Insights: Kaleb Cost Excels in Baseball and Football

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

If you wanted to play some aces on Tuesday’s MLB DFS slate … well, that’s not going to happen. Some pitchers can be aces on a given slate but not one that I would call an ace overall, though there are very good pitchers available. Let’s dig into them and the bats we’re going to want to target Tuesday.

First Look: MLB Fantasy Picks Today for DFS (8/13)

Training camps provide our first look into NFL players and teams as we prepare for the upcoming fantasy football season. Information has been flooding our social media timelines, leaving us to determine the subsequent fantasy impact. It’s a matter of knowing which information matters, and which should be ignored.

Fantasy Football 2024: Training Camp Roundup (8/12)

Cooking With Maryann

Don't let the ingredient list scare you, this is actually pretty easy to make. If you cut up the chicken and toppings head of time, it's even faster. What I love about this recipe is that you can make it kid friendly, or make it extra spicy, and it still turns out amazing. Here's what you'll need for about 2 servings:

Bang Bang Chicken Appetizer or Meal

Atlanta, GA

Harrison, GA

Coretta Scott King YWLA was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 19-5 to the Osborne Cardinals. Coretta Scott King YWLA's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. Coretta Scott King YWLA will look to...

Softball Game Recap: Coretta Scott King YWLA Takes a Loss

Morgantown, WV

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West Virginia is past the halfway point of preseason camp. Nine practices are in the books. Today's workout is the first of eight remaining before the fall semester starts, the NCAA's 20-hour-a-week limit resumes and Penn State preparations begin. Head coach Neal Brown meets with reporters this afternoon to talk about progress so far, Saturday's scrimmage and what's left to do, but let's get a head start this morning.

LISTEN: Football takes the final turn and hits the straightaway

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Thinking Outside The Box In Best Ball

With the draft season winding down, it’s critical to think through how to handle your last remaining entries, use new-found information to your advantage and find...

Thinking Outside The Box In Best Ball

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