Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted former Villanova star Gordon Graceffo to the major leagues after his impressive performance in the minor leagues, where he won four consecutive June starts for the Triple-A affiliate in Memphis. Graceffo, a right-handed pitcher, will make his MLB debut during the Cardinals' upcoming home series against the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the 51st former Villanova baseball player to reach the majors.

St. Louis Cardinals Prospect Gordon Graceffo Makes Major League Debut in Impressive Style

Tim Tebow will spend much of his professional life outside of football for the foreseeable future after recently becoming partner at GOVO Venture Partners — a venture capital firm based in Winter Park, Fla. A couple hours from his hometown in Jacksonville, Tebow will "use his expertise and relationships across the state to boost the firm, which recently launched its first venture fund (GOVO Fund I) focusing on early-stage companies involved with government entities and government regulations," according to Sportico.

Tim Tebow moves away from football with new job

Lubbock, TX

247Sports

Inside the Red Raiders discusses the latest on linebacker Kaleb Burns, outside linebacker Smith Orogbo and defensive lineman Jackson Blackwell, who are all expected to announce commitment decisions Monday. Check out the video below for the latest.

Update on trio of Texas Tech high targets announcing Monday

Starkville, MS

Clark Randolph "Dudy" Noble coached baseball at Mississippi State from 1920 to 1947. Along the way, Noble recruited, coached and developed several big time ball players that went on to the Major Leagues. Many others were great college players that sought other vocations once their baseball careers ended. Noble himself...

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Chicago, IL

FanSided

It was around this time three years ago that the Atlanta Braves made a trade with the Chicago Cubs for an outfielder. That was for Joc Pederson, who played an integral part in Atlanta winning its first World Series championship in 26 years. Pederson may have only been a rental for the Braves, but Atlanta would not have raised a championship banner without him. What if Chicago is a seller again?

A Braves-Cubs trade that fills outfield void with a former MVP

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Incoming Duke Basketball freshman Cooper Flagg has plenty of hype as the projected No. 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft. But the 17-year old just made history as the first college basketball player (and he hasn't even played a possession on that level yet) to be picked to play on the USA Men's Basketball Select Team. That group of fifteen athletes will train daily with the USA Men's National Team from July 6-8 in Las Vegas.

Cooper Flagg makes history as first college player on USA Basketball Select Team since 2013

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

A Culpepper family had a Wizard of Oz experience. A family of five in Culpepper, Virginia, experienced a Wizard of Oz during this past Sunday's tornado. Brandy Walters told WTOP it's a miracle she and her husband, Lawrence Johnson, and their three children are still alive.

Tornado picked up a shed with a Culpepper, Virginia family of 5 inside, then dropped them upsidedown

Fort Worth, TX

Former Chicago Cubs pitcher and TCU star Jake Arrieta is setting the record straight about new Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, who left Texas A&M this week after the College World Series to accept the Longhorns' vacancy. Arrieta, who played for Schlossnagle during his collegiate career with the Horned Frogs, says he's a skipper who takes the game seriously and demands excellence from his players.

Ex-Cubs, TCU pitcher Jake Arrieta sounds off on Jim Schlossnagle taking Texas job

On Tap Sports Net

Amid rumors of the Cubs potentially looking to upgrade their roster, the story of the season says this is a team that should sell, not buy, at the 2024 MLB trade deadline.

Why the Chicago Cubs Need to Sell at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

Cincinnati, OH

After scoring 11 runs on Thursday night, the Cincinnati Reds (38-44) offense went silent Friday night. They’ll look to rebound against the St. Louis Cardinals (42-39) Saturday afternoon, but they’ll have to do it while facing former Reds pitcher Sonny Gray. First pitch is set for 2:15 PM EDT, pending weather.

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals – June 29, 2024

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Hall of Fame slugger Orlando Cepeda has died at age 86, Major League Baseball announced on Friday:. MLB mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda at the age of 86. Known as "Cha-Cha" and "The Baby Bull," Cepeda slugged 379 home runs, batted .297, and made 11 All-Star teams over 17 seasons.

Orlando Cepeda dies at 86: Former Rookie of the Year, MVP for Giants, Cardinals among greatest Latin players

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Los Angeles, CA

San Francisco, CA

Reuters

Brett Wisely launched a two-run, walk-off home run with no outs in the ninth inning Friday night, giving the San Francisco Giants a 5-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB roundup: Giants, mourning Orlando Cepeda, beat Dodgers

Maryland State

College Park, MD

Arguably the most important high school commitment of coach Mike Locksley's tenure at Maryland took place Friday when Top247 quarterback Malik Washington announced he was staying local to play for the Terps. The Severn (Md.) Archbishop Spalding four-star prospect made the call live on the 247Sports YouTube channel, and it...

Top247 prospect Malik Washington gives Maryland highest-ranked QB commit under Locksley

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Jacob Bosiokovic called up by St. Louis Cardinals, becomes third active MLB player from Ohio State

Former Ohio State baseball player Jacob Bosiokovic has been called up to the big leagues by the St. Louis Cardinals. Bosiokovic was a first baseman for...

Jacob Bosiokovic called up by St. Louis Cardinals, becomes third active MLB player from Ohio State

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