Fort Worth, TX

North Carolina State

Morgantown, WV

The West Virginia Daily News


MORGANTOWN– West Virginia Mountaineer infielder and arguably the best player to don the gold and blue at this stage of a career, JJ Wetherholt, was selected seventh overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in Sunday’s MLB Draft first round. Wetherholt had an injury plagued season early, but returned for the latter part of 2024 and […]
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WVU’s Wetherholt Selected 7th by Cardinals in MLB Draft

Philadelphia, PA

San Diego, CA

LSU baseball signee and left-handed pitcher Boston Bateman has been selected by the San Diego Padres with the No. 52 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Bateman is 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, according to Perfect Game, and has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s. He is a top-60 draft prospect in MLB.com and ESPN's rankings and struck out 130 batters in 64⅓ innings last season.

The San Diego Padres have selected this LSU baseball signee in the 2024 MLB Draft

Minneapolis, MN

247Sports

Third baseman Billy Amick was selected with the No. 60 overall pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in Sunday's second round of the Major League Baseball draft. Amick is about to become a much wealthier young man. The No. 60 overall pick in this draft was assigned a slot value of...

Slot value for Vols star Billy Amick's first Minnesota Twins contract

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Manhattan, KS

The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald discuss the reports of top ACC schools, including Florida State, Clemson and Louisville — are all in talks with the Big 12 about a move.

Big 12 Insiders: It sure looks like ACC schools are headed to the Big 12

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU running back Trey Holly is expected to rejoin the team and be available for the 2024 season, ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscana reported Monday. The program suspended Holly earlier in the offseason after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Union Parish shooting on Feb. 9. A grand jury dropped the charges in April.

LSU RB Trey Holly Expected to rejoin team for 2024 season after court drops attempted murder charge

Alabama State

Champaign, IL

SAVOY, Ill. — Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman told the crowd of passionate Illinois fans at the 35th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing on Monday that Orlando Antigua was "probably the greatest recruiting win we had this offseason." Quite a statement given Illinois just brought in its first five-star prospect in more than two decades.

Notebook: Will Riley 'getting acclimated' with Illini; Kendall Gill sees 'great fit' for son at Northwestern

Arizona State

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC -- The Nike EYBL Peach Jam is in full swing with three days of action now in the books having been played in front of college coaches and NBA scouts. The format this year is a bit different with each team playing just one game each day and with each age group receiving two time slots throughout the course of the day. This new format may limit viewings in a way but it also offers an opportunity to expand and dig deeper into the 2026 and 2027 classes.

Peach Jam Weekender: Top performers and recruiting nuggets

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

Oklahoma has received mixed reviews during its first SEC Media Days in Dallas. There's been plenty of praise for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners program. However, some attendees have expressed concerns over the team's size along the offensive and defensive line ahead of its first year in the SEC. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban called it Oklahoma's "biggest concern" on Tuesday.

Nick Saban questions Oklahoma's size up front as Sooners prepare for SEC football in 2024

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The talk of ACC schools moving to the Big 12 continues to grow with additional reporting, and now ACC fans are beginning to lash out. Well, Fitz is here with some advice on handling the Big 12 from the proven experts in the Pac-12 who did their conference wonders by gaslighting their fans about the situation. And ACC, please start by understanding that the derogatory name for the Big 12 is the Truckstop Conference.

Daily Delivery: Dear ACC, please learn from the Pac-12 how to insult the Big 12

South Carolina State

Columbia, SC

DALLAS, Texas — The Georgia Bulldogs have picked up several transfers this offseason, including a handful of players with SEC experience. One of those players who knows a thing or two about the conference is former South Carolina defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod, a player whose former teammates believe has a bright future ahead.

South Carolina players see 'very high ceiling' for Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod

Texas Rangers On SI

The Texas Rangers spent the majority of their eight selections on Day 2 on college pitchers.

Texas Rangers Add More Pitching on Day Two of MLB Draft

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee linebacker Keenan Pili believes the Vols have the right kinds of players and the talent to compete for and win championships, and he also discussed his new position coach and why he likes the linebackers he's with at 202ï¿½

Keenan Pili believes Vols have championship-winning talent

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Greenville, NC

East Carolina has picked up another commitment for the upcoming season, adding to its recruiting class with 6-foot-10, 215-pound forward Reid Cason, from Kingston High School in Oklahoma. Cason recently officially visited East Carolina, committing to the Pirates over offers from Portland, Penn, Air Force and Army. He visited each...

ECU adds forward Reid Cason to incoming recruiting class

Baltimore, MD

FanSided

Missouri was on a roll in the 2024 MLB Draft on day three. After seeing teammate, Ryan Magdic, selected in the 14th round, Carter Rustad received the honors in the following. With the 459th overall pick, the Baltimore Orioles took a shot on the Mizzou pitching prospect. Who is Carter...

Mizzou Pitcher, Carter Rustad, Selected by Orioles in 15th Round

Oxford, MS

DALLAS — Ole Miss signed the nation's top-ranked transfer class this year, as the Rebels looked to bolster their roster after an 11-win season that culminated in a Peach Bowl victory. Among the transfer additions for Lane Kiffin's program this offseason was former Oklahoma safety Key Lawrence, who transferred...

Oklahoma transfer Key Lawrence makes early impression on Ole Miss teammates

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Bedford, TX

Keller, TX

Crowley, TX

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Trio of Horned Frogs drafted on Day 3 of 2024 MLB Draft

Multiple Horned Frogs heard their names called on day three of the 2024 MLB Draft, joining Payton Tolle as this year's pro Frogs draft class. Zach...

Trio of Horned Frogs drafted on Day 3 of 2024 MLB Draft

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