Atlanta, GA

Riley (hand) is set to undergo further evaluation after initial X-rays and testing were inconclusive Sunday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Riley was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Angels after being hit by a pitch in his right hand. There should be a clearer timeline for his potential return to the lineup Monday.

Braves' Austin Riley: X-rays inconclusive

The Braves wrapped up a good week of baseball on Sunday with a victory over the Angels, their fifth win of the week in seven tries on the road, but their latest injury might just be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Austin Riley was removed from yesterday’s...

Braves don’t get back good news on Austin Riley injury

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow tendinitis. It's the second IL stint this season for the 31-year-old right-hander. Manager Dave Roberts said an MRI showed no structural damage and that he expects Glasnow to return after his 15-day IL stint is up.

Dodgers Place Tyler Glasnow On 15-Day IL

The Atlanta Braves have been dealt yet another crushing blow. The team announced Monday that an MRI on Austin Riley’s right hand revealed a fracture. He is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks. Riley suffered the injury when he was hit in the hand by a pitch...

Austin Riley out 6-8 weeks with hand fracture

Queens, NY

Mets right fielder Starling Marte was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday after missing eight weeks because of a bone bruise on his right knee. Marte was in the fifth spot in the batting order for the finale of a three-game set against Miami. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Marte would get regular rest in hopes of keeping him healthy for the stretch drive.

Starling Marte Returns After Eight Weeks On IL

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden. Rhoden, 6-foot-6, 210 pounds, averaged 4.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 14.4 minutes in 17 games with Detroit last season. He shot 50 per cent (33-66) from the field and .387 (12-31) from beyond the arc. Rhoden scored in double figures twice, including a career-high 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3PT) Apr. 14 at San Antonio.

Jared Rhoden, Raptors Sign Camp Deal

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Kansas State

Udoka Azubuike has signed with KK Buducnost in Montenegro. Azubuike, who was the 27th overall pick int he 2020 draft out of Kansas, spent the 23-24 season with the Phoenix Suns after three seasons with the Utah Jazz. In 16 games with the Suns last season, Azubuike averaged 2.2 points...

Udoka Azubuike Signs With KK Buducnost

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Malachi Moreno announced his commitment to Kentucky for the 2025 class. Moreno, a four-star center, is ranked as the No. 36 recruit in his class. "I chose Kentucky because of Coach Pope's playing style. He likes to play through their big men and allows them to pass. That's a big part of my game," said Moreno.

Malachi Moreno Commits To Kentucky

Missouri State

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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

Tampa, FL

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

Alabama State

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

As they get ready to square off against the Atlanta Dream (8-17) on Sunday, August 18 at Gateway Center Arena, with tip-off at 3:00 PM ET, the Connecticut Sun (19-6) have zero players currently listed on the injury report. The Dream have listed three injured players. Watch the WNBA all...

Dream vs. Sun Injury Report, Betting Odds - August 18

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons are hiring Matthew Verden as their new Director of Grassroots Scouting and Intelligence, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Verden was previously the senior manager of player personnel and strategy for Overtime Elite.

Austin Riley To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Fractured Hand

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