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There aren't a ton of plug-and-play starters on the open market at this point of the offseason. There are still a few, however, and they are highlighted by a former Denver Bronco who led the league in interceptions just two seasons ago.That player is two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, the co-leader in interceptions (6) for the 2022 campaign.Why a player of Simmons' caliber is still available is unknown, but the team he began his career with as a third-round pick in 2016 doesn't even seem interested in bringing him back.According to Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post, the Broncos are...

Broncos 'very unlikely' to bring back former NFL interceptions leader

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Former Clemson running back Will Shipley was a first-team All-American in 2022, but at least one expert doesn’t think he belongs on your fantasy team.Shipley was a third-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL Draft, essentially replacing Boston Scott who recently signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Shipley will see significantly less work as a rookie than veteran Saquon Barkley, which may not bode well for his fantasy value. As Fantasy Pros’ Mike Fanelli puts it, "Even if the superstar misses significant time, Shipley will split the backfield work with Kenneth Gainwell and lose all goal-line attempts to...

Fantasy expert offers blunt take on Eagles RB Will Shipley

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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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Cats of Kansas City

While it's just an old superstition that cats will steal your breath, you'll gasp when you see how cute these cats are. All are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link to each cat to get in touch with their respective shelter.

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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

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Angel Reese got her first WNBA win on Saturday, and she set a new league standard in the process.The former LSU Tiger had 11 points and nine rebounds, including seven offensive, in Chicago's 83-74 win over Dallas. Per Across The Timeline, her 12 offensive rebounds on the season are the most in a rookie's first two games in WNBA history. In fact, only three players regardless of experience (Cheryl Ford, Erika de Souza, Jonquel Jones) have had more offensive rebounds in the first two games of a season since the league began in 1997.One of her biggest rebounds came in fourth...

Sky win first game of season, Angel Reese sets WNBA record

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On Thursday, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen clarified that he isn't yet thinking about a second-straight summer fire sale despite the club's on-the-field struggles over the past week. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns echoed Cohen's words ahead of New York's 6-5 extra-innings win at the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. "We’re not anywhere close to having discussions like that," Stearns said about the club's possible trade-deadline strategy, per Robert Sanchez of SNY. "We’re in mid-May. We’re focused every single day on trying to win baseball games. From a trade deadline strategy discussion, that’s something that we’ve got months to figure...

Mets president discusses possibly selling at trade deadline

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A program for quitting meth run by Denver Health that pays users to stay sober is seeing success, according to an online seminar presented in April sponsored by Mental Health Colorado.

Denver Health pays meth users to stay sober

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New York City is the world's wealthiest city in 2024, according to the 2024 World’s Wealthiest . Cities Report , which reveals an impressive growth in millionaire populations. The Bay Area follows closely in second place, while Tokyo and Singapore also secured top spots.

These are the world’s wealthiest cities in 2024

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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

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)

With the NFL's 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC North.Chicago BearsTOUGHEST - Weeks 13 to 16: at Lions, at 49ers, at Vikings, vs. Lions Following an eventful offseason, including the addition of No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, the franchise's new face, expectations are high for the Bears. However, to meet them, they'll have to find a way to thrive over tough stretches of their 2024 schedule. They have a brutal backend that includes six games against divisional opponents over the season's final eight weeks. One such stretch begins and ends against...

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the NFC North in 2024

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Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

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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

Houston, TX

Astros rookie Joey Loperfido has started off his major league career red hot. In his first 11 games at the big league level, Loperfido has slashed .324/.378/.441/.819 with one home run and a stolen base. This early start looks promising, but his underlying numbers will soon bring his stats crashing down. Through his first 37 plate appearances, he is enjoying incredible luck on batted balls. His batting average on balls in play (BAbip) is an astronomically high .526 — meaning more than half of the balls he's put into play have fallen in for hits. The league average historically is around .300....

Astros red-hot rookie Joey Loperfido is due for major regression

OG Anunoby could be back in the New York Knicks rotation for their Game 7 contest against the Indiana Pacers. The winner of that game will progress to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they will face the Boston Celtics. Anunoby hasn't played since Game 2 of the second-round series, where he suffered a hamstring injury. According to Ian Begley of SNY, there is 'optimism' surrounding a potential return for Anunoby. 
Knicks and OG Anunoby will make call tomorrow on whether he plays in Game 7 but there is optimism about his return at the moment, per SNY sources. Sources say Anunoby has...

Knicks could get major boost for Game 7 showdown with Pacers

The contrasts were clear on Friday afternoon when the Pirates took on the Cubs.Kyle Hendricks took the ball for Chicago — a 34-year-old who had once been among the game's best pitchers. 21-year-old phenom Paul Skenes opposed him for Pittsburgh. Hendricks, who entered the day with a 10.04 ERA and a 1.923 WHIP over 26 innings, is trying to hang on. Skenes, widely considered the top pitching prospect in the game, is looking to establish himself.The final results also showed the difference. Hendricks allowed eight runs — seven earned — on 11 hits over 4.2 innings, striking out four. He...

Cubs must make change to rotation if they wish to contend in 2024

Migrants and their advocates hosted a press conference Friday at an undisclosed homeless encampment and railed against conditions in Denver. Migrants Willy Bastidas and a woman named Mandy shared stories of shelter conditions. They said migrants are being kicked out after three days with nowhere to go.

Migrants defend homeless encampment in Denver ahead of sweep

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San Francisco 49ers set to receive a gift for 2025 because of old friend's questionable decision for NFC rival

The San Francisco 49ers have long since done an excellent job of working the compensatory pick system to gain extra ammunition in the draft. They are...

San Francisco 49ers set to receive a gift for 2025 because of old friend's questionable decision for NFC rival

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