Ohio State star DE Chase Young to miss Maryland game because of possible NCAA violation
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Ohio State star defensive end Chase Young will not play on Saturday against Maryland while the school looks into what it is calling “a possible NCAA issue.” An official statement from the program did not elaborate on the length of Young’s absence or many specifics relating to the NCAA issue, only that it occurred “in 2018.”

According to Young himself, the issue stems from a loan that he took from a family friend.

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Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak Recovering From Emergency Surgery; Vanna White to Host in His Absence
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While Pat Sajak recovers from emergency surgery, Vanna White will host Wheel of Fortune

Longtime Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak, 73, has had to undergo emergency surgery for a blocked intestine, the show’s reps tell PEOPLE.

While the longtime host is expected to be fine, Thursday’s taping of the show, which is now in its 37th season, was canceled.

“The Wheel of Fortune taping on Thursday was canceled because host Pat Sajak underwent successful emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine,” the show posted to its social media channels.

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Michael Bloomberg Actively Prepares to Enter 2020 Presidential Race
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Mr. Bloomberg is expected to file paperwork this week in at least one state with an early deadline, although an adviser said the former New York mayor had not made a final decision to run.

Michael R. Bloomberg is actively preparing to enter the Democratic presidential primary and is expected to file paperwork this week designating himself as a candidate in at least one state with an early filing deadline, people briefed on Mr.

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Starbucks’ free reusable cups and holiday drinks menu are back
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Step aside, pumpkin spice!

Starbucks is cashing in early on Christmas — ahem, the holidays — yet again with the release of its reusable red holiday cups and special holiday-themed beverages. The merry mugs and festive flavors dropped Thursday at Starbucks outlets across the US and Canada.

Inspired by seasonal wrapping paper, the coffee chain wanted “coming to Starbucks to be like uncovering a present,” Jen Quotson, vice president of Starbucks Creative,

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Target unveils Black Friday 2019 ad with deals on televisions, toys, gift cards and more
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Bullseye! One of the most anticipated Black Friday ads of the season has arrived.

Target released its massive holiday ad Wednesday with deals on toys, electronics, gift cards and more at Target.com/BlackFriday. The Minneapolis-based retailer also introduced “HoliDeals” – savings on thousands of items throughout the season – kicks off Friday, Nov. 8 with a two-day Black Friday preview sale.

“This is the busiest time of year for our guests,

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Kemba Walker thrilled he’s not alone on Celtics scoring list
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CHARLOTTE — Kemba Walker returns to his former home Thursday on a hot streak.

He’s averaged 28.8 points over the five games since his 12-point opening night in Philadelphia, including three straight games of 32 points or more. He’s shot .458 (22-for-48) from 3-point range in that time, and when he looks around, Walker realizes that he’s not scoring in a vacuum.

Unlike Charlotte, where Walker spent his first eight seasons carrying the offense with a middling level of help,

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Comedian Artie Lange says his dead father sent him a secret word of support in rehab
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Battling addiction isn’t easy, but Artie Lange says he’s been getting some support in his recovery from someone beyond the grave.

The former “MADtv” star, who was arrested in a halfway house for violating his drug court program in May, opened up about his struggle with addiction in an interview on New Jersey 101.5 radio station published Tuesday.

In the interview, Lange recalled how he’s felt the support of his father,

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The Little Mermaid Live: Auli’i Cravalho Shares the Sweet Advice She Got from Original Ariel
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The Little Mermaid Live! star Auli’i Cravalho says Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated film, is “like a fairy godmother in a way”

When it comes to playing The Little Mermaid‘s Ariel in ABC’s live special, Auli’i Cravalho has the most magical mentor.

Ahead of the ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! on Tuesday, the 18-year-old actress opened up to PEOPLE about the sweet advice she received from Ariel herself,

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Colts Facing Difficult Decision on Adam Vinatieri’s Future
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The Indianapolis Colts are facing a difficult decision regarding the future of their legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri.

The 46 year old continues to endure an up-and-down season in Indianapolis, where every time it appears he has safely turned the corner, his struggles once again rear their ugly head—raising questions of whether this is truly the end.

It came again at the worst possible time on Sunday, as Vinatieri badly missed a game-winning 43-yard field goal attempt wide left that would’ve sent the Colts home with an impressive road victory.

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How can James Johnson help the Heat? And what it felt like for Johnson to play again
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DENVER
James Johnson missed training camp, the entire preseason and wasn’t even on the active roster for the first four games of the season.Instead, the Heat forward spent the past month working toward meeting the team’s conditioning standards regarding body fat and weight. But Johnson, 32, spent Sunday showing how he can help the Heat this season with his playmaking ability and defensive versatility.

Making his season debut in Sunday’s blowout win over the Rockets,

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