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WWE Hall of Famer “The Brain” Bobby Heenan passes away Sunday

LARGO, Fla. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Legendary wrestling manager/announcer/personality Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (or "The Weasel" as co-announcer Gorilla Monsoon would insist) passed away Sunday afternoon at age 73. Considered by many to be the best heel manager and color commentator in the business, Heenan started in pro-wrestling in the late 60s, his larger-than-life personality bringing joy to fans for four decades. Heenan became a household name thanks to his iconic 80s/early 90s WWF run when he managed the likes of Andre […]

todaySeptember 18, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Paris to host 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles to follow in 2028

LIMA, Peru (UPI) -- For the first time in modern Olympics history, the International Olympic Committee announced two host locations at once Wednesday: Paris in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028. The two cities are scheduled to host the XXXIII and XXXIV Summer Olympics, respectively. "It is hard to imagine something better. Ensuring the stability of the Olympic Games for the athletes of the world for the next 11 years is something extraordinary," IOC President Thomas Bach said after a committee meeting […]

todaySeptember 13, 2017

Illinois

Illinois high school football results: Week 1

CONFERENCE GAMES Big Twelve: Bloomington High 60, Peoria Manual 6 -- [BOX SCORE] Central State 8: Chatham Glenwood 41, Springfield Southeast 14 -- [BOX SCORE] Central State 8: Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 56, Jacksonville High 14 Central State 8: Springfield High 42, Normal University 21 -- [BOX SCORE] Sangamo: Athens 35, Pleasant Plains 21 -- [BOX SCORE] Sangamo: Maroa-Forsyth 32, New Berlin 15 Sangamo: North Mac 21, Petersburg PORTA 16 Sangamo: Williamsville 48, Riverton 0 -- [BOX SCORE] South Central: Pana 25, Greenville […]

todayAugust 26, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Texas town opens $72 million high school football stadium, most expensive in country

KATY, Texas (UPI) -- A small town in southeast Texas unveiled its brand-new $70 million high school football stadium, the most expensive such venue in the country -- for now. Legacy Stadium in Katy, which has a population of about 14,000 people, will be able to seat 12,000 spectators. More than just a football field for one town, it'll serve as the playing grounds for all varsity football games in the Katy Independent School District, which encompasses several towns outside Houston and has […]

todayAugust 17, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Kansas City Chiefs promote rookie Patrick Mahomes II to second-string QB behind Alex Smith

KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, the tenth overall pick in this year's draft, has been moved to the No. 2 spot behind starter Alex Smith. Coach Andy Reid said the move was earned by Mahomes, who completed seven of nine passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut Friday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Tyler Bray was dropped to the No. 3 quarterback. "It's not because of Tyler's performance in the game," Reid told reporters Sunday of Bray, […]

todayAugust 13, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Giancarlo Stanton hits 42nd home run as Miami Marlins defeat Colorado Rockies

MIAMI (UPI/The Sports Xchange) -- It was a lost weekend for the seemingly playoff-bound Colorado Rockies, and Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was a big reason why. Giancarlo Stanton hit his 42nd homer of the season, tying a franchise record set by Gary Sheffield in 1996 and leading Miami to a 5-3 victory over Colorado on Sunday afternoon at Marlins Park. "I really enjoyed watching (Sheffield) play as a kid - it's good company to be in," Stanton said. "It's not something I will fully appreciate until […]

todayAugust 13, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Disney to pull content from Netflix, start streaming service in 2019

BURBANK, Calif. (UPI) -- Disney on Tuesday announced it will remove its content from Netflix and begin its own streaming service in 2019. "The new Disney-branded service will become the exclusive home in the U.S. for subscription-video-on-demand viewing of the newest live action and animated movies from Disney and Pixar, which includes Toy Story 4, the sequel to Frozen, and The Lion King from Disney live-action, along with other highly anticipated movies," Disney said in a press release. Disney's Marvel TV shows like Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are expected to […]

todayAugust 8, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces waterfowl hunting season dates

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced Monday waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the upcoming hunting season. These seasons include a 60-day duck season, as well as a 87 to 107 day season for Canadian geese in all four of the state's hunting zones. In the northern and central zones, there will be 107 days of Canadian goose hunting, which involves 15 hunting days in September, a two-day youth hunt and the regular […]

todayAugust 8, 2017

Business & Lifestyle

O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017

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