Month: October 2019
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Marleau and others missed camp but haven’t missed a beat
No camp, no problem: Sharks’ Marleau and others missed training camp but haven’t missed a beat early in NHL season
News
3 CEOs pledge to help create 1 million jobs for people with special needs by 2025
iStock(NEW YORK) — Three CEOs have launched a campaign to help create 1 million jobs and leadership opportunities for people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental differences by 2025. The [Read More…]
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Raptors receive NBA’s biggest championship rings ever
Raptors receive NBA’s biggest-ever championship rings before season-opener
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Eastern Conference Preview: Bucks retool, prep for another run
The Milwaukee Bucks retooled over the summer, adding more shooters in their bid to represent the East in the NBA Finals
Ag News
Economist says corn price rally possible, but not expecting $5/bu
An ag economist sees some potential for a post-harvest rally in corn prices, but certain things must happen first. Todd Hubbs with the University of Illinois says, “I think we’re going to need to see [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybean freeze makes harvest a bear
The University of Missouri’s extension soybean specialist says with reports of first damage all over it’s hard to predict what’s going on with crops. But, Bill Wiebold (wee-bold) tells Brownfield soybeans are especially at risk, [Read More…]
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Gordon’s frustration beginning to show for Chargers
Melvin Gordon’s frustration beginning to show for Chargers
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Red Star Belgrade fans at Tottenham game despite racism ban
Red Star Belgrade fans at Tottenham game despite racism ban
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CVS, UPS to partner on drone delivery tests for medications
iStock(RALEIGH, N.C.) — CVS Health and UPS are teaming up to test a program that delivers prescription medications by drone in as little as 10 minutes after placing an order. UPS Flight Forward, which already [Read More…]
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Week 7 NFL picks against the spread recap with Jason McIntyre | WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
I should probably take my own advice … Here’s what we learned this week from our picks against the spread.
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Lions trade Quandre Diggs to Seahawks, place Kerryon Johnson on IR
Seattle also receives seventh-round pick in 2021
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Houston Astros apologize after Sports Illustrated describes ‘frightening’ outburst toward female reporters by executive
iStock(NEW YORK) — The Houston Astros have issued an apology after one of its executives reportedly made a “frightening” outburst toward three female reporters while celebrating the team making it to the World Series. The [Read More…]
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Wade signs sports and entertainment deal with WarnerMedia
Dwyane Wade signs deal with WarnerMedia to be involved in sports, entertainment and lifestyles content
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Pistons will start season without Blake Griffin
He has left hamstring and posterior knee soreness
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Jets hope to learn, improve from brutal loss to Patriots
Darnold, Jets hope to learn, improve from brutal loss to Patriots
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Earthquakes sign Chris Wondolowski to 1-year deal
The San Jose Earthquakes have signed Major League Soccer all-time leading scorer Chris Wondolowski to a one-year contract
News
New Jersey school district bans students with lunch debt from participating in extracurricular activities
iStock(CHERRY HILL, N.J.) — A New Jersey school district is banning students with school lunch debt from attending extracurricular activities, including prom and field trips. The Cherry Hill school district passed a policy that prohibits [Read More…]
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Edwards exceeds expectations, Kelly disappoints in 2nd year
Herm Edwards has Arizona State on track for bowl eligibility while Chip Kelly has been off to a disappointing start at UCLA
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Colorado mom accused of murdering 7-year-old daughter whom she claimed was terminally ill
iStock(GLENDALE, Colo.) — A Colorado woman who claimed her 7-year-old daughter died of a terminal illness two years ago has now been accused of her murder. Kelly Renee Turner, who also goes by Kelly Renee [Read More…]
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Ole Miss’ off week gives aching Rebels chance to heal
Ole Miss’ off week gives hurting Rebels opportunity to heal after bruising loss to Texas A&M