Bill Belichick has joined Instagram. What would have been a shocking headline a decade ago is perhaps not all that surprising in 2024 for the six-time Super Bowl–winning head coach after he failed to land one of the NFL’s 32 most coveted jobs this fall. Belichick gained more than 260,000 followers on his first day on the social media app that he still facetiously dubbed “InstaFace” in his first post.

Belichick Remaining in NFL Spotlight With Unprecedented Media Schedule

Tom Brady is a man obsessed. Sources say Brady and play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt have cycled through a full 17-game schedule of practice games before making their regular-season debut with Fox Sports. The 47-year-old legend is as fixated on succeeding in his new TV career as he was on the field with the Patriots.

Tom Brady’s TV Era is Here. He’s Put in the Work

Kansas City, MO

 But it’s not always that simple. “You can’t ignore it,” Donovan says of three-peat talk. “So, we have been pretty aggressive and strategic on: How can we utilize this opportunity?”. Before accepting any off-field opportunity—another sponsor, media partner, etc.—the Chiefs evaluate whether it will...

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As the Chiefs get set to defend their two consecutive Super Bowl titles on the field, the organization is also ready for the second year of the Taylor Swift effect in the NFL, and Kansas City in particular. With the relationship between Swift and Chiefs star right end Travis Kelce...

How the Chiefs Are Prepping for Year 2 of Taylor Swift Mania

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

Stephen Curry is joining a club few professional athletes can relate to: the retail space. Curry is set to be in Asia next week promoting the launch of his Curry 12 shoe with Under Armour, and while over there, the Warriors star will open a Curry Brand store in Chengdu, China.

Steph Curry to Open Curry Brand Retail Store in China

Ken Solomon, the veteran CEO and chair of the Tennis Channel, is being let go by the cable channel’s parent company, Sinclair Inc., industry sources confirmed to Front Office Sports. It’s a major executive shake-up in the closing days of the US Open. The departure, originally reported by...

Sinclair Fires Tennis Channel CEO Over Work With Dr. Phil

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(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

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Camden, NJ

After more than two years of singularly pushing to build a downtown Philadelphia arena, the 76ers are at least entertaining the notion of building a facility in Camden, N.J. Marking a significant turn in a long-simmering venue issue in the City of Brotherly Love, the state of New Jersey has directly pitched the 76ers to abandon their plans to construct an arena in Philadelphia’s Center City, and instead locate the project in Camden, just across the Delaware River. The Garden State’s pitch comes with an offer of up to $400 million in tax credits toward an arena and mixed-use development. The 76ers’ downtown plan involves entirely private financing.

76ers Weighing New Jersey Move As Philly Plans Face Growing Resistance

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In the case of an online slots game launched by DraftKings in Connecticut last summer, the house always wins. A state investigation found that 522 gamblers played the game over 20,000 times without a single payout. The investigation was first reported by CT Insider. A single player had played the...

DraftKings Hit With $19K Fine For Unwinnable Connecticut Slot Game

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It can be frustrating when you’re trying to give a business your money and they won’t acknowledge you—especially when hunger is added to the mix. That’s what TikToker Karina Heredia (@esthiekary_31) says happened to her during a recent visit to Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wild Wings customer wait 10 mins for server to take their order. So they call the restaurant

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Salt Lake City, UT

In this episode of FOS Explains, we dive into the meteoric rise of Ryan Smith, the Utah billionaire transforming Salt Lake City into a major sports hub. From owning the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, and Utah Royals to his latest push to bring the NHL to Salt Lake, Smith is rapidly building an impressive sports empire. Learn how Smith’s strategic acquisitions and ambitious vision are positioning Salt Lake City as the next big American sports destination. Explore his plans for a multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment district and find out what’s next for Utah’s booming sports scene.

The Billionaire Behind Utah’s Sports Boom

Denver, CO

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Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

Oxford, MS

The former Ole Miss football player who secretly recorded a fiery conversation with Rebels head football coach Lane Kiffin had his bid to revive his lawsuit against Kiffin and the school denied by a federal appeals court. DeSanto Rollins appealed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals after U.S. District...

Federal Appeals Court Sides With Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss in Discrimination Suit

The Big 12 has “paused” conversations on UConn joining the conference, according to a statement released by commissioner Brett Yormark on Thursday. “As Commissioner, it is my responsibility to explore a variety of value-creating opportunities on behalf of the Big 12,” Yormark said. “Following detailed discussions with my conference colleagues alongside UConn leadership, we have jointly decided to pause our conversations at this time. We will instead focus our attention and resources to ushering in this new era of college athletics.”

Big 12 Commissioner: Talks to Add UConn to Conference ‘Paused’

California State

The NCAA isn’t the only entity trying to force the terms of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals to become public. Last week, the California state legislature passed an amendment to its existing NIL law requiring any deals worth $5,000 or more to be reported to their schools, who will then publicize the information in anonymized data separated by sport and gender. The amendment is currently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

Gender Equity at Heart of New California NIL Law

The major professional tours for men’s and women’s tennis are closing in on a deal that would make them one entity, according to a source familiar with the potential union. The ATP and WTA Tours could close a merger of their commercial operations in the first half of...

ATP-WTA Merger Could Be Finalized in First Half of 2025

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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

Evanston, IL

EVANSTON, Ill. — On the final day of August, Lake Michigan was dotted with bobbing boats, purple Northwestern flags blowing in the wind. A man sat on a rock taking in the waterfront view with a Chicago-staple Rainbow Cone in hand, while hype music blasted in the background. Nearby,...

Northwestern’s Tiny Temporary Football Stadium Is Making Big Money

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Exclusive: Scott Hanson Free Agent in 2025, Could Leave NFL RedZone

Can you imagine the NFL RedZone without Scott Hanson? Soon, you may have to. Hanson’s contract with NFL Media, which he signed in 2021, expires after...

Exclusive: Scott Hanson Free Agent in 2025, Could Leave NFL RedZone

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