Amid the summer swelter, where is Polk County's sweetest scoop? Help us narrow it down in The Ledger's bracket-style contest.

This week's featured SPCA pets include the cuddly pups French Fry and Betty and the lovable kitties St. Francis and Begonia.

The Houston Astros (65-51) visit the New York Yankees (61-55) Saturday for the second game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 2:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze ...