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The Kansas City Chiefs hope to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls this season.The best way to do that is to be the AFC's No. 1 seed, which will require winning games early and often.The NFL is releasing the full schedule for the regular season on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET but has already announced the Chiefs will be hosting the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 and Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.Both teams will be tough matchups out of the gate. With quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, they are expected to...

Chiefs' Travis Kelce reacts to facing Ravens, Bengals to start season

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan underwent season-ending UCL surgery on his right elbow. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Sheehan has been on the injured list all season after experiencing shoulder soreness. He was favored to be the fifth starter in the rotation but went on the shelf on March 9 and hasn’t pitched since. The 24-year-old was a major contributor to the starting rotation last year. In his rookie year, Sheehan appeared in 13 games and started 11. He had a 4.92 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 60.1 innings. Sheehan’s setback makes the Dodgers list of injured pitchers even longer. Los Angeles is still waiting on Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, and Dustin May to come back from injuries. Walker Buehler just returned for the first time in two years, and Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the Dodgers until next season. While there is no timeline for his return, it’s safe to assume Sheehan will miss the start of next season as well. 

Dodgers starter undergoes season-ending UCL surgery

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Minneapolis, MN

With their backs against the wall, the start of Game 6 had the makings of a long evening for the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they turned the tables on the Denver Nuggets, going on an incredible run to close out the first quarter. The Nuggets started hot, gaining an early seven-point advantage. But the Timberwolves responded, racking up 20 unanswered points. Ultimately, after falling behind 9-2, Minnesota outscored Denver 29-5 to take a 17-point lead (31-14) into the second quarter. 
MY GOODNESS, JADEN MCDANIELS.  pic.twitter.com/H04NHMcBuh— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024

YEAAAAH, BIG RU. @PaniniAmerica Peak Performance of the Game. pic.twitter.com/BKxitncqy5— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024
The Timberwolves' impressive streak was made even more so by how they scored. Several times, they turned strong defense into transition offense, leading to easy points that had the home crowd at Target Center fired up. 
KAT COMING THRUUU.  pic.twitter.com/n9fwf0iW8t— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024

AIR ANT. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/KsTkyOfIaZ— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024
After jumping out to a surprising 2-0 lead over the Nuggets, the Timberwolves entered Thursday night with their season on the line after dropping three straight, two by double-digits. With a victory, they'll force a deciding Game 7 in Denver on Sunday. 

Watch: Timberwolves rip off 20-0 run to open big lead vs. Nuggets in Game 6

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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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

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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

New York City, NY

Game 6 between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes had everything. In the end, though, Chris Kreider's natural hat trick in the third period will be the only thing many will remember from what was arguably one of the wildest games of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. 
On to the next. The work continues. #NOQUITINNY pic.twitter.com/lrwv0AdMl6— x - New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 17, 2024
The Rangers, who seemingly had the second-round series in hand after jumping out to a 3-0 series lead, found themselves behind by two goals in the third period on Thursday. Mere minutes away from having to return...

Rangers secure spot in conference finals after stunning third-period comeback over Hurricanes

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Daniel, WY

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As a lifelong Wyoming hunter, I, like so many others I’ve spoken to since, was totally disgusted when I first read the news stories and saw the images of the torture and killing of a young wolf in Daniel, Wyoming. I was overwhelmed with outrage over the disturbing way this seriously injured animal was paraded around. Was there nothing we could do to stop this kind of torturous cruelty?

It’s time to draw the line on wildlife abuse and unfair chase

It’s been nearly three years since Jeff Blashill was an NHL head coach, but his extended hiatus doesn’t seem to deter one team from possibly considering him for its head coach opening.According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Blashill could be a leading candidate for the open head-coaching job with the San Jose Sharks — a team looking for a fresh voice after a league-worst 19-54-9 record in 2023 under former HC David Quinn.“I would like see Jeff Blashill get a second chance,” Friedman stated on his “32 Thoughts” podcast. “I would like to see what people learn after their first time...

Former Red Wings head coach linked to open NHL job

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Washington, DC

With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels.It was a decision that was expected by most and one that third-year wide receiver Jahan Dotson was hoping for."I don't know if I can say this, but that's the quarterback that I wanted," Dotson said, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com. "I was happy when we drafted him, I'm really looking forward to building a relationship with him, furthering our relationship, as I've known him in the past, but he's been good so far. He's only been here a couple days now,...

WR Jahan Dotson reveals who he wanted Commanders to draft with No. 2 pick

It’s a fair question: Have people experiencing homelessness moved to Denver for a free hotel room?. At least one man did. The mother of a missing man messaged me the other day to tell me she is looking for her son. She said he moved back to Denver from Florida thinking he could get a free hotel room as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan. Of course, those rooms all are full now. Also, most people who received the rooms were in established encampments that the mayor swept. There never were any rooms for people who might move to Denver one week to be housed the next.

Opinion: Did homeless people move to Denver for a free hotel room?

Colorado State

For the second year in a row, Denver has ranked high on a listing of cities with bed bug infestations. It came in 15th from among more than 400 cities analyzed for problems with the blood suckers by the website Pest Gnome. The site crunched numbers regarding population density, number of multi-unit buildings and access to exterminators. From among the more than 400 cities ranked, Denver landed at 22nd for the number of accommodations, ninth for the average monthly Google searches for bed bug-related keywords during the past year, and 131st for population density.

Denver ranked 15th most bed-bug infested city again

Tallahassee, FL

Myron Charles is a big part of Florida State's plans for the 2025 recruiting trail. That's both literal and figurative, considering the fact that Charles checks in at 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds as just a rising senior in high school.Not only is he a big-time defensive line recruit, but since he hails from Port Charlotte, Florida, Charles is also an in-state recruit. For head coach Mike Norvell, these are the types of recruits FSU needs to land in order to stay a championship contender.The good news, for Florida State at least, is that heading into several scheduled official visits, the...

Florida State looking to land 4-star DL over Florida, USC and Miami

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

Jacksonville, FL

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The agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium into “the Stadium of the Future” would cost the city $775 million, but city officials describe it as a superior financial deal in the world of professional football.

More details about the Jaguars’ stadium agreement

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The Green Bay Packers Provide Injury Updates on Two Key Players Which Explains Draft Decisions

After the completion of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers gave injury updates on two players who suffered serious injuries during last season and...

The Green Bay Packers Provide Injury Updates on Two Key Players Which Explains Draft Decisions

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