Arizona State

Atlanta, GA

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This offseason is shaping up to be very similar to last offseason for the Atlanta Braves and the rest of the league. Before the 2023 season, free agent prices skyrocketed as we saw lengthy nine figure deals getting handed out all over the place and teams lamented how much players cost on the free agent market. Some of that was a few big spenders (the Mets, Phillies, and Rangers in particular) skewing the market, but there is no denying that prices sharply increased across the board.

Braves insider hints that Atlanta could trade pair of star players

Chicago, IL

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Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

A Duke basketball signee has a strong assertion during game. The buzz continues to grow around the Duke basketball recruiting class and each signee is going to have his big moment — or multiple — throughout the season. In just opening weeks of the season it’s 5-star prospect...

Duke basketball signee ‘cannot be guarded without fouling’

Georgia State

Tuscaloosa, AL

Nothing is scarier than this Alabama football team playing with house money in Atlanta. This is the first time that I can think of since the 2008 SEC Championship game when Alabama has been such an underdog going into the SEC Championship game. We know what is at stake for Georgia as they are looking to win their third straight National Championship Game. To this point Georgia has run through the regular season for their third straight undefeated regular season, and on paper seem to be the strongest among teams that are still in playoff contention. Alabama on the other hand as well documented has had anything but an easy path to Atlanta. Now that we are on the eve of the championship game the path that these two SEC powerhouses got to Atlanta don’t matter. There have been some very entertaining games between these the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs over the last decade from regular season matchups, SEC Championship game matchups and of course two National title games.

Alabama Football: Tide playing with House Money in Atlanta

Mayor Brandon Johnson highlights concerns over political divisions, targeting of Democratically-run cities. In a formal statement, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has attributed the challenges facing his city to what he characterizes as a "raggedy form of right-wing extremism." He firmly asserts that this extremist ideology specifically targets democratically-run cities, particularly those led by people of color, accusing them of intentionally creating division.

Chicago Mayor Blames Extreme Right; "They’re Still Mad That a Black Man is Free in This Country"

South Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

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In late August 2017, an abandoned vehicle was found on the ramp of the Eastbound I-26 highway in Summerville, South Carolina. When officers ran the plates of the red, four-door 2016 Mazda 6 from North Carolina, it came back to the roommate of 42-year-old Shawna Jones.

Shawna Jones, 42: Charlotte Woman Vanished In 2017 After Borrowing Roommate's Car

Dallas, TX

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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

Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore Orioles had a very exciting 2023. Mike Elias and company have successfully rebuilt the franchise from the ground up through incredible drafting and player development. He has also acquired veteran players who have played key roles in the team's recent success. While he has yet to sign a...

The Orioles should strongly consider trading this player in the offseason

Oregon State

Washington, DC

It’s still surreal that Oregon and Washington just played the final Pac-12 Championship game ever. It’s even more surreal that it ended in absolutely thrilling fashion. Sure, perhaps Washington State and Oregon State remain member schools, and maybe there’s a future in which the league is kept alive and repopulated with the likes of Boise State or San Diego State, but the conference as we know it is over.

Pac-12 Championship: 3 Takeaways from Washington’s thrilling win

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Cavaliers fans have every right to be disappointed by the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. J.B. Bickerstaff's team is struggling to establish consistency, proven by a 9-8 record through 17 games — good for the Eastern Conference's No. 8 spot. It certainly doesn't help that the Cavaliers only have two multi-game winning streaks through the season's first quarter, making it tougher to establish their footing in the playoff race.

3 Cavaliers Who Won't Survive the Rest of the Season in Cleveland

San Diego, CA

There's no guarantee the San Diego Padres trade Juan Soto, as he still has another year left on his contract and AJ Preller has had no issue handing out big money to free agents in the past. Could a new, $500 million extension for Soto loom as well?. Unfortunately, that...

MLB Rumors: Juan Soto trade talks heat up as surprise team enters the chat

Eugene, OR

The Washington Huskies were able to beat the Oregon Ducks, 34-31, in what will likely be the last Pac-12 championship game. The Huskies have seemingly secured the first college football playoff ticket with the victory. With the win, the Huskies are undefeated with a conference title under their belt. Washington...

3 reasons Washington beat Oregon in Pac-12 championship

Governor Pritzker calls for federal action to stop migrant arrivals in Chicago before negative temperatures. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that federal leaders should intervene to divert migrants from coming to Illinois over the winter. He warned that the lack of shelter will endanger migrants amid Midwest cold temperatures.

Illinois Urges Federal Action to Prevent Chicago Migrant Surge in Winter Due to Dangerous Conditions

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

The Nebraska football team has a second chance to reel in a legacy recruit now that James Monds III has entered the transfer portal from Indiana. While most Nebraska football fans are hoping that the Huskers managed to pull a quarterback transfer out of the portal, it’s a strong bet that Matt Rhule and company will try and boost more than a few different position groups.

Nebraska football could be in line for legacy transfer

2023 was as unkind to Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez as 2022 was generous, as the hulking slugger seemingly turned from peppy Spongebob to world-weary Squidward overnight. Now, it's the Yankees' job to bottle Gonzalez's effervescence and see if they can recapture what made him a playoff monster last October against (sigh) them. It was against them.

Yankees sign 2022 Cleveland playoff hero who walked them off in surprising move

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

New Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti has wasted no time making waves in Bloomington. The former James Madison coach took over for the fired Tom Allen and he’s already becoming a local hero, of sorts, for Hoosier fans. It’s been a long few years for the Hoosiers, going downhill...

Indiana football: Curt Cignetti already taking shots at Purdue, Michigan, OSU

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Steelers roster is filled with talent on both sides of the ball, which has propelled them to a 7-4 start, and into the thick of the playoff push. Despite injuries and poor play from some, the Steelers have managed to overcome these things and would have the fifth seed in the AFC if the season ended today.

Which Steelers are on track to make the Pro Bowl this season

Elmhurst, IL

One of the migrants had a large magnet used to block the stores antitheft device. Three Venezuelan migrants, identified as Ilys Mary Ledesma Zapata (37), Christian Johan Saavedra-Omona (21), and Braud Pineda Avendano (33), face charges for allegedly stealing merchandise worth over $500 from a Kohl's department store in Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago.

Venezuelan Migrants Caught Stealing From Elmhurst Kohl's in Chicago on Black Friday

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Atlanta Braves Broadcasts Will Stay With Bally Sports...for now

Atlanta Braves fans will continue to receive Braves broadcasts on Bally Sports after its parent company Diamond Sports, files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Yesterday, New York...

Atlanta Braves Broadcasts Will Stay With Bally Sports...for now

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