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Donovan Mitchell could leave the Cleveland Cavaliers during the summer. The All-Star guard will be entering the final year of his contract. He has continually opted against verbally committing his future to the franchise. If the Cavaliers cannot agree on a contract extension with their star player, they will likely look to trade him rather than lose him for nothing in the 2025 offseason. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are seen as front-runners for Mitchell's services should he be made available via trade. “If Mitchell doesn’t sign an extension with Cleveland this summer, the Cavs will have to...

Lakers expected to be a leading candidate to acquire five-time All-Star

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for a new head coach. They relieved Darvin Ham of his duties after a first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The current talent pool is slim when looking for experienced coaches, so Rob Pelinka and the front office have to cast a wide net. According to Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, three names have emerged as early front-runners. "As the Los Angeles Lakers begin contacting head coaching candidates and scheduling interviews this week, JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell have emerged as the franchise’s initial leading targets, league...

Lakers' top head-coaching targets revealed

Detroit, MI

Javier Baez, what would you say...you do here?That's the question Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch should be asking the man once known as "El Mago."Either that, or "where's my $25 million?"It was no secret that former general manager Al Avila strapped Detroit to a terrible contract when he signed Baez to a six-year, $140 million contract in 2021. Baez was once arguably the hottest player in the game who earned the nickname comparing him to a magician, but his first two years in Detroit were more trick than treat. Now that he's fully settled into his new digs, "El Mago"...

Javier Baez still being on the Tigers is an inditement against team owner

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First-rate Guatemalan cuisine can be found at Antojitos Tacan á in San Fernando. Your options include avocado (a curried stew of pork parts), churrasquito plates, lengthy quesadillas Chiapanecas, garnachas, banana leaf-wrapped tamales, hard-boiled egg-topped enchiladas, caldo de gallina, and more.

What To Eat In L.A. This Weekend: Mexican-Style Pastrami, ‘Trashburgers,’ and Flamin’ Jim Morrisons

Kansas City, MO

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With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

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Oxford, GA

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This house, first known as High Point and originally located at the western edge of Covington, was built for John Pace Carr in the Federal style and is attributed to Collin Rogers. He and his brother Henry built many houses in Georgia in the 1830s, always aided by their enslaved laborers. The home transitioned to […]

High Point, Circa 1821 + 1840s, Oxford

Magic Johnson has typically been very forthright with his opinions on the Lakers. Soon after his beloved team was bounced out of the first round by the Nuggets, Johnson tweeted that the Nikola Jokic-led team was "mentally and physically tougher" than L.A. He also called out the Lakers for digging themselves a hole by finishing the regular season in a play-in spot.As for the Lakers' front-office decisions, Johnson has refused to be as outspoken. During the franchise's head-coaching search in 2022, Johnson said he'd stand by whatever decision Phil Jackson — consulted by the Lakers to help find Frank Vogel's...

Magic Johnson weighs in on Lakers' head-coaching search

New York City, NY

The New York Knicks are one win away from making it to the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Boston Celtics will be waiting for them should they get past the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks' deep playoff run is especially interesting, as the team has found success despite Julius Randle being out with injury. It has also navigated OG Anunoby's absence while continuing to find ways to win. Nevertheless, the Knicks won't be expected to overcome the Celtics if they can make the conference finals. Joe Mazzulla's team is widely viewed as having the most talented roster in the NBA. According to...

Knicks are one star away from being a genuine contender

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Green Bay, WI

A year ago, it felt like the Green Bay Packers were heading into a bit of a rebuilding season for the first time in a while.The Packers had moved on from Aaron Rodgers as their longtime starting quarterback and replaced him with an unproven young passer in Jordan Love. Most assumed Green Bay was going to take a step back in 2023 with Love leading the offense.But then the actual games were played, and after only winning two of their first seven matchups, the Packers got things on track and finished the 2023 regular season with a 7-3 record in...

NFL schedule makers hand division title to Packers on a silver platter

Boston, MA

Even with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen out, the Boston Celtics didn’t put the Cleveland Cavaliers away until a Jaylen Brown three-pointer with 1:09 to go.
Jaylen Brown (27 PTS) drills the 3 to put the Celtics back up 8 late in Q4 on TNT! pic.twitter.com/UEdq0cBuT6— NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2024
After Max Strus missed a three that could have cut Boston's lead to two, Brown nailed just his second triple of the night to give the Celtics an eight-point lead with 1:07 left. Boston went on to win 109-102 and take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Jayson Tatum...

Jaylen Brown's big three-pointer gives Celtics 3-1 lead over Cavs

North Wilkesboro, NC

With NASCAR’s All-Star Race set to run on Sunday night at North Wilkesboro, several big names aren’t locked into the main event. To be locked into the race without having to run the All-Star Open, drivers need to have won a race in either 2024 or 2023 or be a past All-Star Race winner. This leaves drivers such as Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman and Chase Briscoe with no choice but to race their way in through the Open on Sunday afternoon. Winning a stage in the All-Star Open guarantees a spot in the All-Star Race, so expect drivers to be on the...

Several big names not locked into NASCAR All-Star Race

The Boston Celtics could progress to the Eastern Conference Finals if they win their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. They hold a 3-1 lead heading into the game. Cleveland has been without Jarrett Allen for all four games so far, and he will once again be absent from J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation. However, the Cavaliers have bigger concerns. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss his team's game against the Celtics. He is dealing with a calf strain. Mitchell also missed Cleveland's Game 4 loss to Boston on Sunday. 
Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss...

Celtics get major boost ahead of potential closeout game

Norton Shores, MI

Dawn Chappel

Paul Ferguson played a significant and tragic role in the death of his younger brother, Timothy Ferguson. Timothy, who was 15 years old and had autism and other challenges with speech and movement, passed away in July 2022 at their home in Norton Shores, Michigan. Timothy's death, caused by malnourishment and hypothermia, shocked the community. He weighed only 69 pounds at the time of his death. Timothy's condition was a direct result of the abuse and neglect he suffered under the care of his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, and brother, Paul Ferguson..

Tragic Abuse: Paul Ferguson's Role in His Brother's Death

Saint Louis, MO

The historic name, Kieselhorst Piano Company Building, housed a business that sold pianos, and published sheet music. The company was founded in 1879 and operated until 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri. From 1940 to 1956, the company operated a smaller store still run by a Kieselhorst family member.

Historic Kieselhorst Piano Company Building in St. Louis, Missouri | once part of the music district

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Michael Jordan Told Teammates On Plane While Smoking Cigar Bulls Would Win Game 6 Of ’93 Finals In Phoenix: ‘I’m Only Packing 1 Suit, I’m Not Going There To Play 2 Games’

The Bulls won Games 1 and 2 on the road, the Suns won Game 3 in Chicago, the Bulls won Game 4 at home and the...

Michael Jordan Told Teammates On Plane While Smoking Cigar Bulls Would Win Game 6 Of ’93 Finals In Phoenix: ‘I’m Only Packing 1 Suit, I’m Not Going There To Play 2 Games’

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