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Dodgers Vendor Banned From Throwing Peanuts Over Safety Concerns

Roger Owens, the world-famous peanut man at Dodgers stadium, is being banned from tossing the bags to fans anymore. The 79-year-old old began pitching peanuts at Dodger Stadium back in 1962 and can toss a bag of peanuts behind his back or between his legs. Owens told the Los Angeles Times that Levy Restaurants, the…more »

Robots Could Be Umpiring MLB Games as Early as 2024

The days of MLB players and managers arguing calls with behind-the-plate umps appear to be numbered. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred shared in a lengthy interview with ESPN this week that the transition to an automated strike zone is likely to happen by 2024. Manfred tells ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr., “We have an automated strike zone system…more »

MLB Sunday Leadoff To Present Tigers-Royals Broadcast Without Announcers

The streaming service Peacock is doing something different for their national broadcast of the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers game Sunday at Comerica Park in Detroit. There will be no play-by-play announcer or analysts during the game. Instead, two NBC hosts and former Tigers outfielder, and current TV analyst Craig Monroe will take viewers around the…more »

Where to Score the Best Fourth of July Discounts & Freebies

4th of July is almost here and you can celebrate with discounts and freebies on donuts, drinks and more! Get a list of deals below: 7-Eleven: Starting July 1, there will be 11 days to redeem a coupon for a small Slurpee drink. Just grab the deal from your 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members’ accounts and redeem…more »

Call 988: New Suicide Hotline Number to Launch in July

On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is updating its number to 988. You will be able to call, text, or start an online chat through 988. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. The current…more »

4th of July in Hampton Roads: 2022 Fireworks and Festival Guide

4th of July in Hampton Roads: 2022 Fireworks and Festival Guide

The 4th of July weekend is approaching!  Make your plans now to enjoy firework displays and Independence Day celebrations throughout Hampton Roads. CHESAPEAKE: Sunday, July 3rd: Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate America’s Birthday with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotecnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Bring your own…more »

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Delivers U.S. Flags to Local Funeral Home in Honor of Flag Day

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Delivers U.S. Flags to Local Funeral Home in Honor of Flag Day

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard delivered 137 U.S. flags to a local funeral home to honor fallen veterans this Flag Day. The tradition began six years ago when Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Veteran Employee Readiness Group partnered with Sturtevant Funeral Home to create the “Retire Your Flag Program.”   Citizens are invited to bring flags no longer…more »

Pittsburgh Grandma ‘Whooped’ Steelers Players at Pickleball

A Pittsburgh grandma recently “whooped” some Pittsburgh Steelers in pickleball but had no idea who she was playing against! screenshot of a group photo with “these guys” went viral after the woman’s daughter posted it on Twitter. 64-year-old Meg Burkardt texted her daughter a photo of a recent game that she “rolled up” to saying, “Started…more »