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The New England Patriots are continuing to play backup quarterback Bailey Zappe, much to the disapproval of the fan base. New England drafted two quarterbacks this year in Drake Maye and Joe Milton. Most of the fan base would prefer to see them getting playing time instead of Zappe. Rob Gronkowski ...

Rob Gronkowski Calls For Patriots Quarterback To Be Cut

An NFL star announced on Sunday evening that he's planning on taking a break from football after the 2027 season to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons announced his decision on social media on Sunday evening. The Cowboys star wants to be a part of ...

NFL Star 'Taking Break' From Football To Prepare For 2028 Olympics

Houston, TX

NEW YORK, NY. –– Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been named the 2023 Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, Pepsi and the NFL announced today. Stroud was recognized online at nfl.com/rookies and accepted his award via video. The No. 2 overall selection in the...

C.J. Stroud, quarterback for the Houston Texans, has been awarded the title of 2023 NFL Rookie of the Year

The NFL is finally back, and Week 1 of the preseason was at least enough to get the blood flowing through our football-loving veins. A few teams gave their first-team offense a chance to get a series or two in, but our focus was on the rookie quarterbacks. All six first-round quarterbacks from the 2024 NFL Draft saw some action.

2024 NFL Preseason: Grading Week 1 Rookie QB Performances

The Houston Texans kicked off their season with a solid 20-12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, driven by standout performances. Quarterback C.J. Stroud connected for a touchdown pass to Tank Dell, while defensive end Danielle Hunter emerged as the player of the game. Hunter showcased his prowess with three tackles, including a sack that energized the Texans' defense. Signed to a two-year, $49 million contract, he demonstrated the impact expected from him, underlining expectations for another All-Pro season. His performance highlighted the Texans' commitment to maintaining a strong defensive front.

Texans Prevail 20-12: Danielle Hunter Named Player of the Game

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

The Independent

Matt Kuchar has defended his unorthodox decision not to complete the final hole of the Wyndham Championship on Sunday evening.Kuchar was the only player in the field returning to Sedgefield Country Club on Monday after exercising his right not to finish the 72nd hole of the weather-affected tournament.Needing a win to continue his run as the only player to reach the FedEx Cup play-offs every year since their inception in 2007, Kuchar was out of contention in a 10-way tie for 12th when he hooked his tee shot on the 18th into the trees.Play was suspended when the other two...

Matt Kuchar explains strange decision to storm off course on final hole: ‘I was trying to set an example’

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

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

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

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Georgia State

The Current GA

Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Advanced Placement African American studies will be offered in Georgia high schools with state funding, Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday, but some members of both political parties are still wondering why there was ever any question.

Georgia schools chief reverses African American studies ‘mistake’

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

Colorado State

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Last week, C.J. Stroud made his preseason debut for the Houston Texans. This week, another starting quarterback will make their debut against Houston in its preseason home opener. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been cleared for full contact and will suit up against the Texans on Saturday afternoon...

Giants QB Daniel Jones to make preseason debut against Texans

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2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 Winners, Losers: Fields, Richardson Off to Poor Start

Week 1 of the NFL preseason is in the books, and it was a fantastic week of action. There were a lot more winners than losers,...

2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 Winners, Losers: Fields, Richardson Off to Poor Start

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