Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

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The world of soccer is unpredictable, and in the MLS it's no different. The Columbus Crew have made a move by acquiring defender DeJuan Jones from the New England Revolution. This trade, which involved Will Sands and a generous amount of General Allocation Money (GAM), promises to shake up the league's structures.

Columbus Crew makes a switch to revolutionize its defense

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew 2 have signed Crew Academy forward Chase Adams to an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the remainder of the 2024 season. “I couldn’t be more excited to keep working with Chase as he continues to develop in Columbus,” said Director of Player Development Dan Lock. “On and off the pitch, Chase is committed to improving himself and the team, resulting in an MLS NEXT Pro contract. Since joining the Academy, Chase has developed as a leader and has contributed significantly to the team’s performances this season as a young player. We were grateful to see his hard work rewarded by MLS NEXT earlier this season with an All-Star selection, and we’re excited to see Chase’s future development within our organization.”

Columbus Crew Academy forward Chase Adams signs MLS NEXT Pro contract at age 16

Cincinnati, OH

You get a night off tonight. But it’s right back to it tomorrow when Inter Miami CF face Tigres and Monterrey take on Pumas. Check out the full schedule here. FC Cincinnati have signed defender Ian Murphy to a contract extension through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. Murphy has 93 appearances across all competitions. The 24-year-old is in his third professional season after being selected No. 14 overall (first round) in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas.

Your Friday Kickoff: Cincinnati, Salt Lake, Portland earn statement wins

The MLSNEXTPro.com editorial team, several league personnel, announcers, and clubs voted on the top performers across the league during July to declare a Team, Coach, Goalkeeper, Rising Star, and Player of the Month. The voting process entailed performances taken from MLS NEXT Pro league matches from July 1 to July...

MLS NEXT Pro Monthly Awards: July

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have hired former LA Kings forward Lauri Tukonen as an amateur scout to cover Finland. The team made the announcement on their social platforms this afternoon, including X. Additionally, they also announced that Mike Coflin has been hired as an amateur scout covering the Western Hockey League.

Former NHL draft bust returns to North America to join the Calgary Flames

(Gray News) - A former contestant on “The Bachelor” has died after a battle with cancer at the age of 31. Hailey Merkt died after battling leukemia, according to her friends and family. “It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after...

Former contestant on ‘The Bachelor’ dies at 31

Happy August Great Day fans! It's time to bring in this month with the Great Day Crew as they discuss August fun facts!

Coffee Talk: August Fun Facts!

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Swift Ford

Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

The CSKA Moscow hockey club of the KHL is cleaning up as Head Coach Sergei Federov is bringing many former Russian hockey players home. There were several former NHL players abandoning ship as they swooped up and signed New York Islanders forward Ruslan Ishkakhov, Flames Defenseman Nikita Ohkhotyuk, and many more.

Several NHL stars leave the league and join the KHL in surprising move

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

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Report: St. Louis CITY SC to part ways with Tim Parker, gain New England Revolution defender in trade

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis CITY SC is parting ways with co-captain and defender Tim Parker in a trade for New England...

Report: St. Louis CITY SC to part ways with Tim Parker, gain New England Revolution defender in trade

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