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Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist is believed to be the sole victim in the crash of a single-engine vintage airplane that occurred on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee on Friday morning.He was 60 years old.NASCAR giant Kenny Wallace on Friday called Bloomquist “the greatest dirt racer of all time.”The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the body “is believed to be that of Scott Bloomquist,” but that a formal identification would be made at a later date by county forensics officials.Reid Millard, owner of Moberly Motorsports Park, a popular dirt track in Moberly, Missouri, reported…

The Anaheim Ducks announced the uniform numbers Thursday for new members Brian Dumoulin, Robby Fabbri, Jansen Harkins and Carson Meyer, as well as returning sophomore defenseman Jackson LaCombe.#6 Brian DumoulinThe Ducks acquired Dumoulin, 31, from the Seattle Kraken on July 2 in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick.To view the embedded media, please see the original article.The left-handed defenseman will become the 12th player in Ducks franchise history to wear the No. 6. Most recently, Jamie Drysdale wore the number 6 from 2022-2024, but only wore it for 18 games due to missing significant time with injuries during that…

Several Chicago businesses have boarded up their storefronts in preparation for possible disruption and violence during the Democratic National Convention. The Garland Building at the intersection of Wabash and Washington streets was decked out in plywood and 2-by-4s on Friday, as were several other buildings in the Loop on Friday. One business owner who said he’s accustomed to looting and burglaries decided to take similar precautions. “When I get a call in the middle of the night, my heart pounds,” said Scott Shapiro, owner of Sid Jerome, a men’s clothing store at 20 North Clark Street. Shapiro said he’s had…

Last month, New Jersey police officers responding to a mental health call told a woman, “We don’t want to hurt you. We want to help you,” before she was shot and killed minutes later.New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Friday released body camera footage from the July 28 officer-involved shooting of Victoria Lee in the chest outside a Fort Lee apartment. Officer Tony Pickens Jr. was one of several Fort Lee Police Department officers who responded to the apartment early that morning after Lee’s brother called 911 to say his sister was having mental health issues. In a subsequent…

The launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV’s request for a preliminary injunction against a planned sports streaming venture from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.In a 69-page decision, U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett in New York said Fubo would likely be able to prove at trial that the joint venture violated antitrust laws and that Fubo and consumers would “face irreparable harm without an injunction.”ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery said they would appeal the ruling.FuboTV filed the lawsuit two weeks after ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery and Hulu announced plans to…

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of an illness causing gastrointestinal problems for some residents. According to the health department, an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, also known as “crypto,” is spreading in the region. Officials said there are 12 confirmed cases of crypto in the region. There are also 20 unconfirmed cases, meaning people have symptoms but have not yet been tested or received results. Crypto is a gastrointestinal illness that causes symptoms such as watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, low-grade fever, vomiting, and nausea. These symptoms can cause dehydration, and young people who are immunosuppressed are at higher…

Last year was a year for the record books for the Midland Valley football program.The Mustangs won 12 straight games to open the season and won the Region 4-AAAA championship before losing in the third round of the state playoffs, but they set all-time records in a variety of categories and fielded a large, talented senior class.So what can the Mustangs do in an encore, especially strengthened by three new players and in what has become one of the toughest leagues in the state?They’ll rely on returners from that group, along with some eager up-and-comers, to keep Midland Valley moving…

Lance Haney provides an opportunity for connection For Lance Haney, recreation means more than swimming a few laps in the pool or playing a game of basketball. As associate director of programs for the Department of Recreational Sports, he is committed to the Division of Student Affairs’ holistic approach to student wellness. “I strongly believe that physical activity and exercise can help people manage and balance their lives, and by working and helping others achieve that, I’m able to live out my beliefs and help others do the same,” Haney said. The mental aspect of exercise is just as important…

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Detroit judge fired for disciplining teen for falling asleep on school field trip01:28Now PlayingBermuda prepares for Hurricane Ernesto01:52NextNew video shows the moment Ukrainian troops crossed into Russian territory01:19New details emerge about five people charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death02:06Harris touts new economic plan in first major policy speech as Democratic candidate02:40Migrant busloads from Texas slow as border crossings fall02:44Woman indicted for allegedly stealing Graceland and trying to blackmail the Presley family01:50Matthew Perry’s assistant and doctor arrested for alleged involvement in ‘Friends’ star’s death03:54Major…