Champaign, IL

Columbus, OH

Alabama State

Lexington, KY

An end is coming to the recruitment of five-star guard Jasper Johnson, a native of Lexington (Ky.). The 6-foot-4 guard playing for Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite ranks as the No. 12 overall recruit in the 2025 class and is now only considering Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and Arkansas and will make his college decision in late August, a source told 247Sports.

Five-star guard Jasper Johnson cuts list to five schools

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

247Sports

After nearly committing to Texas last month, Oregon landed Folsom (Calif.) defensive lineman Josiah Sharma instead. But on Thursday, Sharma announced his commitment to Texas, flipping from Oregon. The day before he announced for the Ducks, Sharma looked like a done deal to the Horns. But the Ducks made a...

Texas flips DL Josiah Sharma from Oregon

Los Angeles, CA

USC Trojans On SI

The Trojans are not favorites for the conference championship.

USC Football: Lincoln Riley Reacts to Trojans Not Being Favored in Big Ten

Oregon Ducks On SI

The Big Ten Conference Media Days are underway at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the Oregon Ducks Football program is a topic of conversation. What Ohio State coach Ryan Day, Rutgers’ coach Greg Schiano, Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell and Pur

What Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Said About Oregon Ducks, Chip Kelly: 'I Trust Chip With My Life'

Seattle, WA

Mililani, HI

Mililani quarterback Treston Kini McMillan committed to Washington back in May. McMillan said Arizona was his runner-up, but Jedd Fisch and Jimmie Dougherty had been recruiting him since they were in Tucson and he loved their development of Noah Fifita. He also felt at home when he was on Montlake.

Washington the perfect fit for QB Treston Kini McMillan

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

As much as we want our pets to live forever, there will come a day when we have to say goodbye. Holding a memorial service for your pet and laying them to rest can be a great way to begin the healing process.

Can you bury a pet at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

Egos and wins decorate this ranking of college football's most-despised talents in history. When it comes to hate, self-centered quarterbacks and all-time winners seem to go hand in hand across college football history. Ranking the 10 most-hated players of all time is no easy task since there's a wide numbers of athletes who garnered more flack than praise from rival fans. Being vilified was a right of passage for some, who seemed to play their best when everyone else was rooting against them.

College football's 10 most-hated players of all time, ranked

Riley gave this deceased coach a Hall of Fame endorsement.

USC Football: Lincoln Riley Believes Late Pac-12 Coach of Year Deserves Hall of Fame Nod

South Carolina State

Tallahassee, FL

FSU has landed a commitment from four-star WR Malik Clark. He chose the Seminoles over North Carolina and South Carolina at a commitment ceremony on Thursday. The Gamecocks led on the 247Sports Crystal Ball for Clark heading into his decision today, but FSU pulled the shocker and won out. "Really...

FSU pulls the shocker, lands 4-star WR Malik Clark over South Carolina

Tennessee State

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Boston, MA

Boston College is holding their annual recruiting BBQ, and have already landed their first commitment from the event. On Thursday afternoon, Williston Northampton (Mass.) '26 offensive lineman Dean Ruksnaitis announced his commitment to the Eagles. The 6-3 270 pound lineman, also had offers from Akron, UMass, Old Dominion, and URI. A local recruit, he was also on campus this spring, where he met the staff and got a feel for the program under Bill O'Brien.

'26 OL Dean Ruksnaitis commits to Boston College

Fayetteville, AR

John Calipari and Arkansas basketball made the cut for another five-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Jasper Johnson, the No. 12 overall player and No. 2 shooting guard in the cycle, announced his final five schools on Wednesday, which included the Razorbacks. Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina also made the cut.

Arkansas makes final cut for 2025 five-star Jasper Johnson

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue Boilermakers On SI

Hudson Card threw for 2,387 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Boilermakers a season ago. He'll be the team's starter to open up the 2024 campaign, as well.

Purdue Tabs Hudson Card as Starting Quarterback in 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — The tragic passing of Khyree Jackson has made the offseason "absolutely bittersweet", Dan Lanning said in his opening statement on Thursday of Big Ten Media Days. Lanning recounted all the positives of the summer — time spent with family exploring the Pacific Northwest and strengthening relationships, with...

Tragic passing of Khyree Jackson has made Oregon's offseason 'bittersweet', Dan Lanning says

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Athlon Sports

Ohio State’s top transfer addition may not only factor in on defense, where he’s an Athlon preseason first-team All-American.

OSU’s Day Says Star Safety Could Have Travis Hunter-Like Role

Urbana, IL

Savoy, IL

Bondville, IL

Philo, IL

Tolono, IL

Thomasboro, IL

Seymour, IL

Mahomet, IL

Sidney, IL

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Dewey, IL

Fisher, IL

Ogden, IL

Rantoul, IL

White Heath, IL

Royal, IL

Ivesdale, IL

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Notebook: Confidence in Illini offense 'through the roof'; Sitkowski 'a shooting star' as coach

INDIANAPOLIS — The Illinois offense has certainly improved under offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. But the Illini are expecting further progress entering Lunney's third season as...

Notebook: Confidence in Illini offense 'through the roof'; Sitkowski 'a shooting star' as coach

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