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Columbus, OH

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The Ohio State football program has added to its recruiting staff this week. The Buckeyes have hired Morgan Phillips as the Director of Recruiting and Special Events. Phillips changed her bio on social media accounts to reflect the role. Bucknuts confirmed her hiring with Ohio State. Coming from LSU, Phillips...

Ohio State hires Morgan Phillips as Director of Recruiting and Special Events

Tallahassee, FL

Newbury Park, CA

Newbury Park (Calif.) four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel has been selected to play in the 2026 Polynesian Bowl, it was announced on Thursday. The Florida State pledge was thrilled with his invitation. "I'm extremely grateful to have been invited," said Smigiel. "Josh Madison played in it after playing at Newbury Park...

Four-star QB Brady Smigiel selected to play in the 2026 Polynesian Bowl

Boston, MA

Boston College has been on a roll lately with the Class of '26. The most recent success came with the addition of Arlington (Mass.) offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis who committed to the Eagles shortly after their recruiting BBQ in late July. The 6-6 recruit also took visits to Rutgers and Maryland that weekend, and also held an offer from Syracuse before he made his decision. This week 247Sports placed their initial rating for Bekkenhuis who is rated an 87 and a three star recruit. Additionally, he is the the #4 recruit in the state of Massachusetts, and #34 offensive tackle in his class.

Boston College '26 OL commit Brady Bekkenhuis receives initial 247Sports rating

The Buckeyes are a recruiting machine that has had great success over the past decade. Their 2023 recruiting class was ranked No. 4 in the country in the final 247Sports team recruiting rankings, their 2024 class was ranked No. 3 in the country and their 2025 class is currently ranked No. 1 in the country in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings.

Two more Buckeyes have black stripe removed

Miami, FL

In the wake of legislation allowing analysts to coach on the field, a few long-time off-field Miami staffers have earned elevated roles and title improvements. Senior analyst Ed Pata, who has spent time working with both the offensive and defensive line throughout his five years with the program, now holds the title of assistant offensive line coach. Miami made Pata available at Media Day prior to the start of fall camp and spent time on the road recruiting for the Hurricanes this spring.

Sources: Key off-field Miami staffers earn title adjustments ahead of 2024 season

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Gainesville, FL

After stressing the importance of intangibles in his team's first taste of game-like action this fall, football coach Billy Napier made it clear that Florida football's second and final preseason camp scrimmage would put the group's more tangible qualities on display. Things that were previously under the microscope for the...

Napier 'very pleased' with final scrimmage results as Gators prepare to turn to Miami

Louisville, KY

Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey is after some standouts in the Class of 2025. It wasn't too long ago when the month of August was a busy time for college basketball coaches. Coming off the spring and summer evaluation periods, the coaches would send out new offers and host prospects,...

Louisville Basketball - Big Board Class of 2025

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN's lead college football analyst and longtime 'College GameDay' host, responded to previous comments made by former co-worker Ryan Leaf, who called the long-time TV personality a "narcissist" this week along with Pat McAfee. Leaf and Herbstreit got into a social media feud last season after the former Washington State quarterback believed his Cougars were getting unfair negative attention from the GameDay crew.

Kirk Herbstreit responds to ex-ESPN analyst's 'narcissist' dig after 'College GameDay' squabble

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama named its four team captains for the 2024 season on Tuesday. Those captains: quarterback Jalen Milroe, linebacker Deontae Lawson, offensive lineman Tyler Booker, and defensive back Malachi Moore. Milroe and Moore were both voted permanent team captains for the Crimson Tide in 2023, along with...

Alabama names team captains for 2024 football season

Oxford, MS

Recently, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart checked off yet another lucrative NIL deal ahead of his heavily anticipated 2024 season. The third-year starter was one of 11 highly-marketable college football players inked by Beats by Dr. Dre as part of the company's "Beats Elite" campaign. Here's the 11-man roster for...

Jaxson Dart one of 11 elite college football players inked with 'Beats' for 2024 season

Georgia State

Clemson, SC

The Week 1 slate for the 2024 college football season is packed with marquee matchups, but few are as highly anticipated as No. 14 Clemson facing off against top-ranked Georgia in Atlanta. This showdown is a centerpiece of the Aflac Kickoff Game, an annual event organized by the Peach Bowl. The neutral-site battle is staged at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Peach Bowl, with kickoff slated for noon ET on Aug. 31.

Peach Bowl CEO clarifies early kickoff decision for Clemson-Georgia Week 1 showdown

New York City, NY

Fayetteville, AR

The Arkansas Razorbacks will be part of the 2024 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City this season, the school announced on Wednesday. Arkansas will play the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday Dec. 10 with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. CST. The news was first reported back in early June and comes a day after the program released its SEC schedule for 2024-25.

Arkansas basketball officially announces appearance in 2024 Jimmy V Classic

Pullman, WA

PULLMAN -- Jake Dickert had plenty of updates after practice on Thursday, the first Washington State practice of the fall to be considered in-season and closed to media. Cougfan.com noticed, however, that linebacker Tai Faavae was no longer listed on the roster and Dickert provided an update on his status.

Jake Dickert says Tai Faavae dismissed from WSU program, Carlos Hernandez has return timetable

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

Former North Carolina big man Armando Bacot has broken ground on his first hotel, he announced Wednesday on social media. The 24-year-old partnered with North Carolina-owned and operated ATMA Hotel Group for a multi-story Home2 Suites by Hilton at Raleigh Crabtree Valley off Glenwood Avenue. "First Hotel on the way...

Ex-UNC Star Armando Bacot Announces He's Broken Ground on First Hotel in Raleigh

Montana State

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard (Calif.) Rio Mesa quarterback J.J. Bittner heads into his senior season looking to add more offers. Bittner already has an offer from Nevada under his belt. But several others are keeping a close watch on him this season, including in-state programs Cal Poly, Sacramento State and UC Davis. Outside...

QB J.J. Bittner hoping to land more offers

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

LOS ANGELES – The UCLA men's basketball program has added guard Dominick Harris as a graduate transfer, as announced on Tuesday by Mick Cronin, The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach. Harris enters the program as a redshirt senior and has two seasons of remaining eligibility. Harris,...

UCLA's Official Release on Signing of Dominick Harris

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Penn State Photo Day 2024 Gallery 2: A look at every position group

From quarterbacks to specialists, you can get your eyes on all of the Nittany Lions who took part in Photo Day. It is all organized by...

Penn State Photo Day 2024 Gallery 2: A look at every position group

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