Make sure you’ve got everything you need to make the right choice at running back with all of our position preview content. Source
West Nile virus cases spike in U.S.
Summer is the peak season for West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, and 36 states are reporting cases so far. Health officials say the number of severe illnesses is on the rise. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports. Source
2019 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Running Back Tiers 5.0 and strategy
In the latest update to his running back tiers, Dave Richard tries to find the right spots for the likes of Melvin Gordon and Ezekiel Elliott. Source
2019 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Wide Receiver Tiers 5.0 and strategies
Wide receivers made a big comeback in Fantasy last season. Dave Richard takes a look at the position for 2019. Source
Ex-CIA chief of disguise Jonna Mendez on “The Takeout” – 8/16/19
Author and former CIA chief of disguise Jonna Mendez talks about how the CIA disguises agents in plain sight, and her book “The Moscow Rules,” on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Jeffrey Epstein’s death ruled a suicide by hanging
The New York City medical examiner said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein’s death was a suicide by hanging. Epstein, who was accused of sexually abusing numerous girls and had high-profile connections including President Trump and former President Clinton, was found dead in his jail cell on August 10. Source
Ben Roethlisberger pulling for ‘fearless’ fourth-string quarterback Devlin Hodges
Hodges probably won’t make the Steelers’ final 53, but a strong preseason could put him on another team’s radar Source
Team USA basketball updates: P.J. Tucker drops out of FIBA World Cup after ankle injury, per report
Team USA’s roster has undergone constant change in the previous weeks Source
Bears vs. Giants odds, predictions: 2019 Preseason Week 2 NFL picks from proven expert who’s 26-10
R.J. White has his finger on the pulse of the Bears and Giants. Source
NFL’s deal with Jay-Z scrutinized for not including Kaepernick
The NFL announced it will partner with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to lead initiatives in entertainment and social justice. But some have called the league out for not including Colin Kaepernick in those efforts. John Breech of CBS Sports joined CBSN to explain how people around the league are reacting. Source