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	This is the third story in Sportico’s Turf Wars series, examining the business decisions behind choosing natural grass or artificial turf for an NFL stadium.Ravens, Chiefs Draw 23-Year Ratings High in Blockbuster NFL Opener




	The year 2024 brings a new dynamic to the “natural grass versus synthetic turf” debate in NFL stadiums: the possibility of a state banning turf in NFL stadiums and thus taking the choice of playing surface away from NFL teams. 




	The overarching debate is not new. Playing on artificial turf—generally, but not always, associated with higher injury rates and additional wear and tear on players—has led to multiple...

Turf Wars: NFL’s Playing Surface Debate Crosses Medical, Legal Lines


				













	The NFL’s kickoff was once such a signature play that the word “kickoff” was added into the dictionary to mean “the start of something.” Last season, however, only 22% of kickoffs resulted in any meaningful action.Ravens, Chiefs Draw 23-Year Ratings High in Blockbuster NFL Opener




	Twenty years ago, more than 90% of kickoffs were returned. That number plummeted in 2011, when the league moved kickoffs up from the 30-yard-line to the 35-yard line, making it easier to kick the ball deep into the end zone. Ten years ago, just under 50% of kickoffs were returned. Then, in 2015, the touchback was...

New NFL Kickoff Rules Yield Return in Preseason, But That May Not Last

Baltimore, MD


				













	If the length of a single toe was all that separated the Baltimore Ravens from a road win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the gap between the ratings for this year’s NFL Kickoff Game and the analogous broadcast in 2023 was a little bit wider.Including some 4.6 million streaming impressions, NBC’s coverage of Kansas City’s 27-20 win averaged 28.9 million viewers, up 5% vs. the year-ago Lions-Chiefs opener (27.5 million). The NBC/Peacock deliveries made this the biggest draw in the 23-year history of the league’s Thursday night opener; per Nielsen, the audience peaked at 33 million viewers...

Ravens, Chiefs Draw 23-Year Ratings High in Blockbuster NFL Opener


				













	Just how much does it cost to watch every NFL 2024 game? The answer is actually simple. The NFL+ streaming service offers live local and primetime games for $7/month, or $28 for the four-month-long regular season, while YouTube’s Sunday Ticket covers every other game for $479. So, there you have it—every NFL game until the playoffs for two transactions totaling $507.Turf Wars: Portable Grass, Watered Turf and NFL Fields' Next Frontier




	Ah, but of course, there’s a catch: NFL+ only comes with mobile viewing rights. If you want to watch the NFL on your actual big-screen TV, things get complicated. Much...

It Costs $788 to Watch Every NFL Game on Your TV Without Cable

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Kansas City, MO

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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


				













	It’s no secret that the U.S. Open is Frances Tiafoe’s favorite tournament. The 26-year-old American has made three major quarterfinals in the past five years, and all of them have been in New York.New NFL Kickoff Rules Yield Return in Preseason, But That May Not Last




	It’s where he first put himself on the map by taking a prime Roger Federer to five sets as a teenager in 2017, and it’s where he pulled off his only top-5 victory at a major when he upset Rafael Nadal in the fourth round in 2022.




	The U.S. Open is also his wallet’s favorite tournament.




	Tiafoe...

Frances Tiafoe Has Already Made $1 Million From 2024 U.S. Open Run

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 13 years since actress Barbara Stuart, best known as Frank Sutton's no-nonsense girlfriend Bunny on TV's Gomer Pyle - USMC sitcom (CBS, 1964-1969), died from a muscular disease on May 15, 2011. She was 81 years old, and this is her story.

In Memory of 'Gomer Pyle' Actress Barbara Stuart: 13 Years After Her Tragic Muscular Disease Demise

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.


				













	On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams are joined by Sportico colleague Jacob Feldman to discuss the launch of Club Sportico, a new online sports business community. DirecTV CFO: NFL Won't Dictate Terms of Disney Carriage Fight




	Club Sportico is starting with a weekly newsletter, sent every Thursday afternoon, that breaks down the billions underpinning professional and college sports in a more casual manner. It will include a weekly news quiz, members-only audio episodes of the Sporticast and a chat room for subscribers to interact. In the future, Sportico is hoping to bring live events, office pool-style...

Sporticast 376: A New Online Sports Business Community

Wyoming State

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Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Colorado State

A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

Declutterbuzz

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!


				













	As German soccer standout Mario Götze builds his investment portfolio, he is drawing inspiration from other current and former star athletes.Business Beyond the Game: Scotty James on PE in Action Sports




	Among the people Götze looks up to is former San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Joe Montana, an angel investor and founder of venture firm Liquid 2 Ventures. The 2014 FIFA World Cup final hero also lists NBA star and Thirty Five Ventures co-founder Kevin Durant as someone he admires for his athletic prowess as well as his business acumen. 




	Götze has taken notes from athlete investors in the States, who...

Business Beyond the Game: Mario Götze Inspired by Montana, Durant

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

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	Willow Bay and Bob Iger are officially the controlling owners of Angel City Football Club, the franchise announced Thursday, completing a transaction that values ACFC at $250 million. Alex Morgan to Retire From Professional Soccer




	The deal, which includes an additional $50 million invested in the team’s “operations and growth goals,” represents the highest ever valuation of a women’s professional sports team. 




	Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will become the team’s primary governor with board control. Iger, currently the Disney CEO, and Bay married in 1995.




	“As fans since the club’s founding season, we have long admired ACFC’s...

Willow Bay, Bob Iger Complete $250M Purchase of Angel City FC


				













	23XI Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Michael Jordan, was one of two Cup Series team owners not to sign a charter agreement extension with the sanctioning body by a Friday night deadline, according to multiple reports.NASCAR Cup Series Heads to Mexico City for 2025 Race




	The current charter deals—similar to franchise ownership in other sports—are set to expire at the end of the season. Thirteen groups reportedly signed new, multiyear agreements, leaving 23XI and Front Row Motorsports as the holdouts.




	Charters were introduced beginning with the 2016 season, reportedly granting teams that had regularly competed on the circuit about 25% of future media...

Michael Jordan-Owned Team, NASCAR at Odds Over Future

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

Former drug users and advocates for people who use drugs asked the Denver City Council Monday to act and open a safe injection center for drug users. Several people spoke during the public comment period. The council adopted a proclamation supporting drug users later in the meeting. Kevin Flynn was absent.

Denver drug users, advocates decry overdose, ask for injection center

Georgia State

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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’

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Turf Wars: Portable Grass, Watered Turf and NFL Fields’ Next Frontier


				













	This is the fifth and final story in Sportico’s Turf Wars series, examining the business decisions behind choosing natural grass or artificial turf for an NFL stadium.Ravens, Chiefs...

Turf Wars: Portable Grass, Watered Turf and NFL Fields’ Next Frontier

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