East Lansing, MI

Columbus, OH

Iowa State

Iowa City, IA

247Sports

NORMAL, Ill. - 247Sports was the Midwest Crossroads Showcase this past weekend to watch a couple of Iowa targets in the 2025 and 2026 classes, and also talked to various contacts around the recruiting world.

Iowa Basketball Recruiting Buzz: More intel from the Midwest Crossroads Showcase

Ames, IA

AMES – In the weeks after Iowa State's 2023-24 college basketball season passed, T.J. Otzelberger knew he would have an entirely new crop of forwards and centers to coach in 2024-25. Gone to graduation are Robert Jones, Hason Ward and Tre King. Reserve Omaha Biliew elected to transfer to Wake Forest after an uneventful freshman season with the Cyclones. Only one player remained: JT Rock.

T.J. Otzelberger 'happy' with JT Rock entering 2024-25

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

Detroit, MI

Athlon Sports

Tom Gores had a seven-word message that should frighten Detroit Pistons fans.

Tom Gores' Bumbling Seven-Word Message About Winning Should Frighten Every Detroit Pistons Fan

West Lafayette, IN

Memphis, TN

Purdue Boilermakers On SI

Zach Edey will be wearing a new number in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies revealed the jersey number for the rookie center at a team press conference Friday.

Zach Edey's Jersey Number with Memphis Grizzlies Revealed

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

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

Lubbock, TX

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

ClutchPoints

The Detroit Pistons chose G League Ignite prospect Ron Holland with the No. 5 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, a higher slot than many had Holland projected to land. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio, new Pistons President Trajan Langdon explained why the team went with Holland in that spot:

New Pistons boss gets 100% real on reason for Ron Holland pick

College Station, TX

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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

USA TODAY

The Detroit Pistons have reached a deal to make J.B. Bickerstaff their head coach. He had coached the Cleveland Cavaliers the past four-plus seasons.

Detroit Pistons hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as next head coach

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

The Detroit Pistons have chosen J.B. Bickerstaff as their next head coach, following a brief tenure by Monty Williams. Bickerstaff, who most recently coached the Cleveland Cavaliers, will reportedly sign a five-year deal with the Pistons. He brings a solid coaching record, including three consecutive winning seasons with the Cavaliers.

J.B. Bickerstaff to Lead Detroit Pistons, Prioritizing Young Talent Development

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State baseball continues to bolster its pitching depth for the 2025 season. On Friday, FSU earned a JUCO commitment from Chris Knier:. Knier is a five-foot-eleven, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. He is originally from Jensen Beach HS in Jensen Beach, Fla. He spent his freshman season at Indian River State College.

FSU Baseball: JUCO RHP Chris Knier commits to Florida State

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Lansing, MI

Okemos, MI

Haslett, MI

NewsBreak

WATCH: Michigan State PG Jeremy Fears Jr. makes cameo at Moneyball Pro-Am

When the rosters were released for the 2024 Moneyball Pro-Am, the pairings of Michigan State players weren't as interesting as who wasn't listed. Second-year point guard...

WATCH: Michigan State PG Jeremy Fears Jr. makes cameo at Moneyball Pro-Am

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