Roundup: Russian Gangs Trying to Sell Nuclear Weapons to ISIS; Burglar Breaks into MMA Fighter's House
By Jason McIntyre
Juliana Herz, a model … Russian gangs were trying to sell nuclear weapons to ISIS? That can’t be good … the “second generation rich” in China are loathed … video of a reporter getting punched in the face by a city official … Donald Trump has mastered the art of twitter, more than making up for the Kim Novak debacle in 2014 … when you wake up drunk and decide to wear a mascot uniform, be prepared for the felony charges … a handful of NBA players happen to play better right after payday … “Burglar picks wrong house; MMA fighter beats him ‘with mercy‘” … someone tried to smuggle cocaine hidden inside coffee at Miami airport … the flooding issues in South Carolina continue to get worse: 400 roads and bridges are currently closed in the state … Michigan grandmother of 11 who worked in a factory was the $310 million lottery winner …
It was a snoozer: Astros 3, Yankees 0. Only eight hits in the game. The Astros will advance to the ALDS to play the Kansas City Royals. [Chronicle]
The former personal assistant to Bronson Arroyo stole the pitcher’s $167,000 boat from the Tampa yacht club, then sold it $22,000. The former personal assistant had a prescription drug problem and was fired by Arroyo in 2012. [Herald]
You don’t have to read too hard between the lines on this one to figure out who the blind item is about. Whether or not it is true is another story. [Blind Gossip]
Oh, look, New York’s attorney general wants a word with a couple daily fantasy gambling sites. [NYT]
“ESPN cuts sponsored daily fantasy sports elements from shows.” [Boston.com]
The definition of toughness: double amputee competing in the Ironman World Championship. [News Press]
Could Keith Olbermann return to MSNBC? It may be in the works. [Mediate]
The middle class in Massachusetts is hooked on … heroin? [The Star]
National Car Rental will name the prospective St. Louis football stadium for $158 million over 20 years. [SBJ]
In your face, Jimmy Butler!
Some preseason game between the Jazz and Lakers. Featuring a fight and this late Swaggy P three.
Detroit rookie Stanley Johnson lit up the Pacers for 26 points last night.