San Marcos, TX

August 20, 2024 Photo Courtsey of Texas State Athletics The Texas State volleyball team gathers together after a point against UTSA, Saturday, Aug. 19. 2023, at Strahan Arena. As the 2024 season advances, Texas State volleyball will kick things off o n Aug. 24 with an exhibition game against Lamar University at Strahan Arena. The team enters the game coming of f a strong note with their last spring game, which resulted in a win over Texas A&M in four sets . Sean Huiet begins his fifth season as head coach of the Bobcats and is five games shy of…

Texas State Volleyball 2024 Season Preview: Key Players and Matchups

Colorado State

Lexington, KY

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There's been a lot of jockeying back and forth for Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite 5-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson, but coming down the stretch, it appears as though Kentucky has moved out in front. After posting there had been a major shake-up in Johnson's recruitment on Wednesday, 247Sports national recruiting...

Crystal Ball: Top-10 prospect Jasper Johnson to Kentucky

Columbia, SC

Commitment day is just about here for Columbia (SC) Heathwood Hall Episcopal School three-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny. On Friday, August 23, the 6-1, 180-pounder from the class of 2025 will commit live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel at 12:30 pm ET. Konanbanny has narrowed his recruitment to two finalists. The...

Three-star CB Onis Konanbanny set to commit live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel

Columbus, OH

When Caleb Downs gets the ball in his hand, he has one thought: score. It hasn't been often in college that Downs, a safety, has had that opportunity, but it wasn't that long ago that he did. In his three seasons of varsity football at Mill Creek High School in...

Ohio State's Caleb Downs is 'serious' about getting the ball on offense 'to do what it takes to win the game'

ESPN's industry-leading coverage of college football will once again feature the deepest roster of on-air personalities in the sport for the 2024-25 season – a blend of veteran voices, familiar faces and talented newcomers. More than two dozen teams of veteran play-by-play commentators, informative analysts and versatile reporters will...

Meet the ESPN/ABC broadcast crews + Week 0 schedule of games

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

Hawaii State

Four more new players from Hawaii have been the selected to the 2025 Polynesian Bowl, it was officially announced this week. Kapolei (Hawaii offensive lineman Javian Goo, Wahiawa (Hawaii) Leilehua offensive tackle Manamo'ui Muti, Kahuku (Hawaii) 2026 cornerback Madden Soliai and Mililani (Hawaii) edge Chevy Robinson were all selected to play in the 2025 game at Kamehameha HS in Honolulu.

Four more new players from Hawaii selected to the 2025 Polynesian Bowl

Ohio State

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The Lantern

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

Carrollton, TX

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Trailer Empire

In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

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

Morgantown, WV

Arguably the top game in the state next weekend will be the first of four matchups scheduled between a pair of West Virginia University commitments this fall. Next Friday night, perennial powers Huntington (WV) and Hurricane (WV) will face off against each other, with defensive back Zah Jackson representing the Highlanders and wide receiver Tyshawn Dues suiting up for the Redskins. Both players have shown tremendous skill on both sides of the ball, so there's a real chance the two will face off throughout the evening.

Hurricane vs Huntington the first of four WVU on WVU battles set for the fall

Fayetteville, AR

Arkansas defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Travis Williams seems pleased with depth at linebacker entering the 2024 season. Speaking to the media on Wednesday night, Williams explained where the group is at depth-wise and how true freshman Bradley Shaw figures into the linebacker rotation this season. Williams was tasked with...

Freshman linebacker Bradley Shaw quietly emerging through fall practices

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

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2027 point guard Cayden Daughtry on Thursday morning, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 57th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Daughtry,...

WVU Hoops offers 2027 point guard prospect with rapidly rising interest

There is already a buzz about Rutgers true freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. That buzz goes beyond what to expect this season as both are garnering interest as potential top three NBA Draft picks in 2025. On this week’s edition of the 247Sports College Basketball Show, Adam Finkelstein and Issac Trotter discuss whether Bailey or Harper will be the best in the Big Ten, while also addressing preseason superlatives in the Big Ten along with much more. Check out the full episode in its entirety below.

Who is the best NBA prospect in the Big Ten?

Cleveland, OH

In addition to their trade of PK Cade York this morning, the Browns have made a couple of other moves to refine the bottom of the roster. TE/FB Giovanni Ricci, who was signed by the team to a one-year deal early this off-season, has had his contract terminated with an injury designation. The team can re-claim him and put him on the IR if he passes through waivers.

Browns Terminate Giovanni Ricci Contract, Add Running Back

Tuscaloosa, AL

There are actual, real-life, meaningful college football games this weekend. Hooray!. Unfortunately, Alabama has one more week before its season-opener against Western Kentucky. On today's podcast, Cody and Mike discuss some over-unders with regards to the Crimson Tide's 2024 season. Be sure to subscribe to Roll Pod: An Alabama Sports...

PODCAST: An Alien Noise In Mike's House

Georgia State

The Current GA

Established in 1732, Georgia was the last of the original 13 colonies to be founded. Unlike the other British American colonies, the Georgia founders, the Trustees , attempted to prohibit Black slavery between 1735 and 1750. The members were motivated by economic and social interests, not moral implications.

Coastal Georgia hidden history: African-American resistance

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

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Checking on some 2027 class prospects who we expect will have breakout seasons

With this high school season kicked off most attention naturally falls to folk who will sign college contracts this winter. And this Class of 2025 is...

Checking on some 2027 class prospects who we expect will have breakout seasons

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