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Jalyn Smoot

For the first time since the 1983-84 regular season, a professional NBA game will be played in Las Vegas this week. The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which Forbes tabbed as a major TV ratings success, will host its semifinals and finals at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday and Saturday night.

Billionaire athlete LeBron James plans to use his wealth to bring an NBA team to Las Vegas

Columbus, OH

Jenner (face) will not return to Friday's game against St. Louis. Jenner took a puck to the face and left the contest after logging 12:16 of ice time. The veteran center has 13 goals and 18 points through 29 games this season. Columbus' next game is Sunday against the Panthers.

Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Exits Friday's contest

Alabama State

Ann Arbor, MI

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Harbaugh has led the Wolverines to three straight College Football Playoff appearances

Michigan finalizing massive contract offer for Jim Harbaugh amid potential NFL interest, per reports

Tampa, FL

Stamkos (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Kraken, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports. Stamkos will miss his third game of the season and his first with this particular ailment. The 33-year-old's absence will be covered by the Lightning deploying seven defensemen, with Haydn Fleury drawing into the lineup against his former team. Stamkos' next chance to play is Tuesday in Vancouver.

Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Officially out

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson intensifies enforcement efforts to decrease migrant Influx as winter challenges loom. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago has initiated legal proceedings against what they term as "rogue buses" responsible for transporting migrants. This enforcement action is part of a broader strategy by the city to intensify efforts in managing the surge of new arrivals, proving to be one of the mayor's most complex challenges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Starts Suing  Operators of  'Rogue Buses' Bringing  Migrants to Chicago

Kansas State

Kansas City, MO

Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium -- Kansas City, Missouri. Fubo (Try for free) For a limited time, new subscribers can save $20 on Fubo's Pro, Elite, and Premier plans. The Buffalo Bills will head out on the road to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bills will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.

Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday's NFL game

Los Angeles, CA

LeBron James was sure to remind all of us after the Los Angeles Lakers' dominant 133-89 NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday that, "It's still December," but he certainly didn't play like it was any old regular-season game. James was on a mission from the jump, playing with the ferocity and precision that we've seen during various peaks of his legendary 21-year career, this time leading the Lakers to the In-Season Tournament championship game on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas.

LeBron James only needed 23 minutes to make NBA history in Lakers' In-Season Tournament blowout of Pelicans

USC freshman Bronny James, Lakers star LeBron James' oldest son, is expected to see action in his first game Sunday, Trojans coach Andy Enfield told reporters Thursday after James participated in his first full-contact practice after going into cardiac arrest during a preseason workout July 24. James was a limited...

USC freshman Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, expected to play in first game Sunday

Kansas City signed Long to a minor-league contract Thursday. Long was outrighted off the 40-man roster in Oakland at the end of the 2023 regular season after struggling to a 5.60 ERA and 32:21 K:BB across 45 innings. The 28-year-old left-hander joins the Royals as organizational bullpen depth for the 2024 campaign.

Royals' Sam Long: Inks minors pact with Royals

Miami, FL

Hampton (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against Cleveland. The Heat announced in mid-November that Hampton could require an extended absence, but he's been cleared to return following a three-week absence. However, his return shouldn't impact Miami's rotation.

Heat's R.J. Hampton: Not on injury report

Georgia State

Baltimore, MD

The Orioles are currently owned by the Angelos family

Orioles sale? David Rubenstein in talks to potentially purchase MLB team with O's future in limbo, per report

Detroit, MI

Compher (soreness) will not play versus San Jose on Thursday. Compher is considered day-to-day at this time. He logged 20:03 of ice time versus Buffalo on Tuesday, but he was unable to practice Thursday. Compher is having a solid year with six goals and 19 points in 24 games. He will be replaced on the power play by Daniel Sprong against the Sharks.

Red Wings' J.T. Compher: Not playing Thursday

Florida State

Memphis, TN

Morant is set to meet with Silver this week before his scheduled return on Dec. 19

Ja Morant suspension: Adam Silver says Grizzlies star has 'complied with everything' ahead of return

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As billions of people celebrate ringing in the new year, it is difficult not to be confronted with the disappointment and sadness that millions of families endure this time of year. The holidays are filled with heartwarming moments between families. Still, several will not know that sense of peace because they continue to search for answers regarding their missing or murdered relatives, much like the loved ones ofKalisha Madden.

Kalisha Madden, 26: Detroit Woman Disappeared After Getting Into Vehicle With 3 Men In 2011

Jenner leads the Blue Jackets with 13 goals

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner to miss six weeks with fractured jaw, leaving void in Columbus' offense

Colorado State

USC wide receiver Brenden Rice, the son of Hall of Fame NFL receiver Jerry Rice, has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft in a video posted to social media. Rice caught for 791 yards and a team-leading 12 touchdowns during the 2023 regular season, both of which were career highs.

2024 NFL Draft: WR Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, declares after stops at USC, Colorado

Iowa State

Duffey signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Royals. Duffey made only one MLB appearance with the Cubs in 2023 and held a 3.77 ERA and 53:23 K:BB in 45.1 innings with their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa. The 32-year-old right-hander owns a career 4.57 ERA in the big leagues.

Royals' Tyler Duffey: Heads to Royals on MiLB deal

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Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

Cincinnati, OH

The Lantern

Senior tight end Joe Royer (84) catches the ball for a touchdown during the Ohio State Spring Game Saturday. Ohio State Scarlet team won 34-26. Credit: Katie Good | For the Lantern.

Football: Royer becomes 14th Buckeye to enter transfer portal

Bagley is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Magic due to back spasms, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports. Bagley drew the start for Jalen Duren (ankle) on Friday but played 23 minutes before heading to the locker room with his back issue. Considering the lopsided score when Bagley left the game, there's a good chance his night is done.

Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Questionable to return

Shohei Ohtani is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. MLB's most talented player and sought-after free agent announced his decision on Instagram on Saturday. Ohtani's contract is for 10 years and a record-shattering $700 million, according to a statement issued by agent Nez Balelo. The Blue Jays, Giants and incumbent Angels were also in the mix for Ohtani, but the Dodgers were the frontrunners throughout his free agency.

Shohei Ohtani signs with Dodgers: Two-way superstar joins L.A. team on record-breaking 10-year, $700M deal

Indianapolis, IN

Winfree was waived by the Colts on Saturday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Winfree hadn't appeared in a game in almost a month, so it's no surprise that Indianapolis decided to part ways with the 27-year-old wideout. The fourth-year pro appeared in seven games for the Colts this season, failing to haul in his only target and playing 90 total snaps (21 offensive and 69 on special teams).

Juwann Winfree: Cut by Indianapolis

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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out Monday

Kuminga (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Suns, Madeline Kenney of The San...

Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga: Out Monday

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