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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves game after collision
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had to leave Friday's game against the visiting New York Yankees after colliding with shortstop George Lombard Jr. at third base....
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Bills' Phidarian Mathis banned 3 games for substance violation
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis received a three-game suspension on Friday from the NFL, which cited a violation of its substances of abuse policy....
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Miguel Vargas homers twice to lead White Sox over Tigers
Miguel Vargas homered twice in four hits, scored three runs and drove in three more as the visiting Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 9-5 on Friday night....
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Texas Tech basketball to face Kentucky in exhibition | Report
The Texas Tech basketball team is joining the wave of exhibition games that have taken over the college basketball landscape.
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RSL carry post-Gozo success into clash with nemesis Minnesota
Winless in four straight MLS matches, Real Salt Lake are sinking dangerously close to the playoff cutline in the Western Conference.
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Belal Muhammad could see Islam Makhachev submitting Ian Machado Garry late
Belal Muhammad is familiar with both UFC 330 headliners.
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Nashville, Inter Miami prepped for clash of MLS' best
With first place in the Eastern Conference on the line, Nashville SC and visiting Inter Miami CF return to MLS play on Saturday night after a two-week league break....
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Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions
The Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks open their preseason schedules Saturday in Seattle, Washington. Kickoff from Lumen Field is at 8 p.m. ET (NFL Network)....
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Dickinson's Bayou Animal Services could face serious budget cuts
Residents and the city's mayor warned that slashing the animal services budget would ultimately increase costs and degrade the city,
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Galveston County employees fear time-off changes will cost them thousands
Commissioners Court will discuss and vote Monday on changes to the county’s time-off policy that could wipe out years of accumulated time and eliminate payouts. For some, that could mean losing tens of thousands of dollars they were counting on....
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Dickinson Police union calls for probe after payroll data goes online
Councilman Joe Wilburn posted two photos of a computer screen to the Dickinson Politics Uncensored private Facebook group that contained the names, positions and salaries of 113 city employees, igniting public backlash and the possibility of legal action....
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Galveston council votes against holding in-person interviews for two committees
Council voted 5-2 to eliminate interviews for the Wharves Board and Planning Commission after rejecting a motion from councilmen Bob Brown and Alex Porretto to keep the practice by the same vote....
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Galveston County school districts show gains in latest state ratings, but one falls behind
Friendswood, Clear Creek, Dickinson, High Island, Galveston and Santa Fe ISDs all earned overall scores of at least 80 out of 100, while Texas City ISD scored 77 and Hitchcock ISD scored 67. The ratings measure student performance on state…...
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Maine coon cats: What to know about the big, fluffy breed
A Maine coon can look a little like a creature designed for a storybook winter: Towering ears with wispy tufts, massive paws, a shaggy coat and a tail that seems built to wrap around its body like a...
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Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea that has been linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, has expanded to two additional states since early August,...
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Steve Keim denies altering DeAndre Hopkins' failed drug test
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Steve Keim no longer works for Klutch Sports.
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Hornets' updated roster and starting lineup after Dennis Schroder trade
The Charlotte Hornets' busy offseason rolled from July right into August, it seems.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach picks past jersey number to start NBA career
After wearing No. 6 last season at Washington, forward Hannes Steinbach will have a new look on the court for his upcoming rookie campaign with the Charlotte Hornets....
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Safeway closing more locations for this reason, parent company says
Nearly two years after a failed merger with Kroger, Safeway is closing more stores, according to a statement from the chain’s parent company.
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Rich Rodriguez considering holding open tryouts for WVU students
Though we're just weeks away from the start of the 2026 season, West Virginia may not be done adding to its roster.
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Trump rejects criticism of USS Lincoln, says deployment 'not long enough'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump denied that family members of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln ‒ now being replaced in the Middle East ‒ have concerns about the ship after reports of suicide...
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Carly Simon's 'Comes in Waves' is a moving, late-career triumph for the 83-year-old star
Anyone who thinks Carly Simon will tiptoe away from her career need only need listen to the opening track of “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs in 18 years....
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Man dies after suspected drowning near Corpus Christi Bay, police say
A man has died from a suspected drowning in Corpus Christi Bay on Aug. 13, according to Corpus Christi Police Department officer Madeline Commons.
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Charlotte picks up an established veteran at point …
Shams Charania: Charlotte picks up an established veteran at point guard who has history with Hornets president Jeff Peterson and coach Charles Lee from his tenure in Atlanta at the start of his...
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'We are getting screwed' says Talarico in Abilene
James Talarico, Texas state representative and Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. Senate, held a political rally Thursday, Aug. 13, in Abilene as part of his "The New American Dream Tour."...
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'Golf by day, music by night' fuels Korn Ferry Tour's Albertsons Boise Open
Jeff Sanders isn’t sure who is going to win next year’s four majors but this he does know: “They are going to have played in the Albertsons Boise Open,” he said ticking off how two-time U.S....
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UFC analyst: Umar Nurmagomedov, Song Yadong 'perfect challenge for each other'
Dominick Cruz believes neither Umar Nurmagomedov nor Song Yadong can afford to lose at UFC Fight Night 286.
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Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management trimmed several of its Big Tech stakes, exited Netflix, and took positions in Advanced Micro Devices and SpaceX during the second quarter, according to...
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Cavaliers trade Dennis Schroeder and cash to Hornets for Tre Mann
Shams Charania: Just in: The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading Dennis Schroeder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann, sources tell ESPN. x.com x.com More on Dennis Schroeder: Recent HoopsHype...
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Taking the stairs may do this for your health, researchers say
Choosing the stairs over the elevator may do more than add a little exercise to your day, according to recent analysis.
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Tips for getting a mortgage and buying a house with bad credit
Having a low credit score can make buying a home more challenging. However, it doesn't necessarily make it an impossibility.
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Receive an Apple push alert about spyware? It's genuine
Users who receive an Apple threat notification push alert should take the matter seriously.
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Doc Rivers says Tommy Heinsohn would’ve HATED the …
NBA History on CLNS: Doc Rivers says Tommy Heinsohn would’ve HATED the Jaylen Brown to 76ers trade. x.com This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Doc Rivers says Tommy Heinsohn would’ve HATED...
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"This trade would've driven him crazy."
Bobby Krivitsky: Doc Rivers on the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers: "I was surprised, like everybody else."
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‘I wouldn’t be here without Boston”
Celtics on CLNS: Doc Rivers: ‘I wouldn’t be here without Boston” Doc on HOF induction and the Celtics x.com This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: ‘I wouldn’t be here without Boston”...
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“Brandon’s contract was fully protected for a …
Kevin O'Connor: Sources confirmed that Brandon Clarke’s contract was completely protected for death.
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Group of Ukrainian civilians who were injured by …
Pablo Torre: UPDATE (via @hntrbrkmedia ) — A group of Ukrainian civilians who were injured by Russian attacks have now filed a new federal civil suit against Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera’s...
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Why James Pearce Jr. is being suspended 8 games by the NFL
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. has been suspended for eight games by the NFL, which takes him out for nearly half of the 2026 season. If you're wondering why?...
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His Salem Witch comedy has brought him millions of views. Is a TV show next?
Why are people so hungry for a bratty, sarcastic version of Abigail Williams? Maybe because she is essentially the reason for the Salem Witch Trials.
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Falcons' sack leader suspended by NFL after felony weapon charge
The NFL will take disciplinary action against former Atlanta Falcons first-round pick James Pearce Jr.
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RFK Jr. says 'boxes and boxes' of McDonald's travel with Trump
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
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Everything Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said following preseason game 1 vs Chargers
Here's everything Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said following Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, including his thoughts on the debut of tight end Marlin Klein and an...
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How Tua Tagovailoa's younger brother ended a Team USA 14-year win streak
The love of football has always been apparent in the family of Tua Tagovailoa.
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International big man commits to Texas Tech basketball
The Texas Tech basketball program has landed a commitment from international big man Bassala Bagayoko, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. He will join the team for the 2026-27 season....
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Everything Texans QB Davis Mills said following preseason game 1 vs Chargers
Here is everything Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills said after Thursday’s preseason 27-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, including what he saw out of wide receiver Jared Wayne, how he felt...
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2 early standout transfers spark hope for UTEP football season
The UTEP football team returns about half its roster (50 of the 110 players on its roster) and coach Scotty Walden credits those players for accelerating the install of schemes with new coordinators,...
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SEC proposes easing 'pay-to-play' rules for investment advisers
By Pritam Biswas Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Drew Allar, Will Howard give Steelers reason to keep 4 quarterbacks on roster
Carrying four quarterbacks on a 53-man regular season roster is exceptionally rare in the modern NFL.
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Why you probably won't be able to watch Luigi Mangione trial
Luigi Mangione's high-profile state trial is expected to begin in September. But will everyone be allowed to watch? Here's what to know.
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Texas Tech basketball lands commitment from Malian big man to continue summer haul
The Texas Tech basketball team has added another big man to the roster for the 2026-27 season.
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Orioles activate RHP Chris Bassitt from IL to face Rays
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt to the active roster and the veteran will start Friday's road game against the Tampa Bay Rays....
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UFC 330: Can Gillian Robertson spoil Mackenzie Dern's first title defense?
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at UFC 330's co-main event between Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson....
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US appeals court revives Justice Department subpoena to gender-affirming care provider
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump’s administration a legal victory on Friday in its efforts to seek data from providers of...
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Former All-Star Tony Gonsolin signs major league deal with Royals
The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star Tony Gonsolin to a major league deal, while putting the right-hander on the 15-day injured list.
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La Liga predictions: AI makes pick between Barcelona and Real Madrid
We asked Google Gemini to predict the results of the new La Liga season, with Spain's domestic soccer campaign kicking off on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Canada autoworker union: Stellantis considering sale of Canada plant
By Kalea Hall DETROIT, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Unifor, the union representing Detroit Three autoworkers in Canada, said this week it received a notification from Stellantis that it is considering the sale...