Champaign, IL

Cincinnati, OH

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The Cincinnati Bearcats are a popular pick to rise from the lower depths and make waves in the Big XII this season. They've even popped up on a couple of preseason top-25 rankings. Alas, they won't make mine. Cincinnati was a team that I felt underachieved last season. The did...

Not Too Early Big XII Predictions: No. 10, Cincinnati

Former Indiana basketball center Kel'el Ware is already earning NBA accolades long before his rookie season begins with the Miami Heat. On Monday, Ware was named to the NBA All-Summer League First Team following an impressive first five games with Miami. The No. 15 overall draft pick was joined on the First Team by Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II and guard Scotty Pippen Jr., Los Angeles Clippers forward Jordan Miller and Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard.

Former Indiana center Kel'el Ware named NBA first-team All-Summer League

New Orleans, LA

Former Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a 3-year deal worth $5.41 million, according to Hoops Hype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto. The deal includes a team option on the third year of the contract. Reeves was selected with the 47th overall pick in...

Antonio Reeves signs with Pelicans

Nebraska State

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Omaha, NE

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In a recent development, Wellpath has announced layoffs affecting 64 employees in Omaha, Nebraska, following a change in contract that necessitated the closure of its healthcare operations at a specific location.

Surprise layoffs hit Nebraska as an unexpected company downsizes

Lawrence, KS

When Zach Clemence and Bill Self agreed that the Kansas basketball forward was going to be allowed to remove his name from the transfer portal and return to the Jayhawks, there was just one stipulation: Clemence had to redshirt and sit out the 2023-24 season. As Clemence recalls, he received a challenge from the KU coach to improve every facet of his game and what he offers on the basketball court.

Zach Clemence calls his redshirt season 'the best thing I could have done'

Kansas State

Highland Park, MI

Darius Acuff, the top-ranked point guard and No. 4 overall prospect in the rising senior class of 2025, will announce his college commitment on Friday at 5 pm ET, live on the 247Sports Channel. The announcement will air live from the ACC Youth Center in Highland Park, Michigan. Acuff is...

Nation's top point guard, Darius Acuff, set to announce Friday on the 247Sports Channel

Ann Arbor, MI

An annual tradition started by former head coach Rich Rodriguez was the major summer recruiting event, the Barbecue at the Big House in late July. Under new head coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines will continue to carry on the tradition and welcome prospects to campus. Recruits have already started letting...

Michigan four-star commit returning for BBQ at Big House

Lincoln, NE

Every year a handful of players raiser their game for Nebraska and breakout by raising their games and becoming key parts of the roster. Players like Isaac Gifford, Tommi Hill and Nash Hutmacher reached new heights in 2023 and are now expected to be even better this season. This season...

2024 Breakout: Princewill Umanmielen

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Virginia State

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

The primary focus of John Calipari and the Arkansas coaching staff of late has been on the 2025 recruiting class, but it's never too early to look ahead to 2026 and beyond. On Monday night, one of the state's top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, JJ Andrews, revealed he was re-offered by Calipari and the Razorbacks.

Arkansas basketball re-offers talented 2026 in-state prospect

Ventura, CA

Derek Garcia has ascended as a national quarterback recruit out of Ventura (Calif.), emerging as a Power-four caliber passer for the 2026 class who's has double-digit scholarship offers already before his junior season. He updates 247Sports on what's coming up. "I'll be at Kansas State, Kansas and Minnesota later this...

2026 California QB Derek Garcia has three late July visits set

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Impaired driving due to alcohol is one thing and being impaired under the use of marijuana is another. Just because marijuana was legalized in Missouri doesn't mean you can drive if you're high, or drive while getting high. Have you ever been sitting next to someone in traffic who was smoking cannabis causing you to avoid being around that car?

Reminders about mixing marijuana and driving in Missouri and knowing the risks

Fargo, ND

Nebraska added a key piece to its 2025 recruiting class, picking up a commitment from North Dakota defensive lineman Kade Pietrzak. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defensive lineman chose the Huskers over a final group of Kansas State, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The three-star defensive lineman visited all four of his finalists, checking...

North Dakota lineman Kade Pietrzak commits to Nebraska

Knoxville, TN

Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.

Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels

Denton, TX

North Texas landed its fifth recruitment for the 2025 class as Jaden Manning, a versatile threat from Mansfield Legacy (Texas), announced his decision to join the Mean Green. During his junior year in Mansfield, Manning played linebacker and running back. He recorded 26 tackles across eight games, averaging 3.3 tackles per game. On offense, Manning carried the ball 41 times, amassing 367 yards at an average of 45.9 yards per game. He scored two touchdowns in 2023.

Jaden Manning gives North Texas fifth commitment in 2025 class

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Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss four-star 2025 guard Jeremiah Fears' decommitment, why it makes sense for Fears...

Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 827 | Jeremiah Fears decommits; Overreacting to limited practice video

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