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Madison, WI

<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0m5yWS_0uCR09PH00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0m5yWS_0uCR09PH00" width="1137" height="755" ></p><p> Jake Kocorowski of Badger Extra joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Badgers Football offseason workouts, including Squat Fest. He also gives Sparky a run down of Madison's newest O-Line recruit. </p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="https://omny.fm/shows/college-sports-show/tuesday-july-2nd-jake-kocorowski-of-badger-extra-j/embed?style=cover" style="width:100%; height:220px; overflow:hidden; margin-top: 1.25rem;"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

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Illinois State

Saint Joseph, IL

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St. Joseph-Ogden senior Justice Wertz carries the ball after a hand off from Logan Smith during his team's 2023 home opener against Monticello last fall. See more photos from this game here. 




ST. JOSEPH - Exactly two months from today, the Spartans' offensive backfield will feature several new faces in key positions. The team finished the past season 8-3 overall, in the Illini Prairie Conference, and will open on the road at Monticello on August 30. SJO's regular season schedule features just four home contests.   



Here is a look at the upcoming 2023-2024 schedule.



8/30 @ Monticello	7:00pm

9/6	• Tolono Unity 7:00pm

9/13 @ Prairie Central 7:00pm

9/20 @ Illinois Valley Central 7:00pm

9/27 • Carterville 7:00pm

10/4 @ Bloomington Central Catholic 7:00pm

10/11 • Pontiac 7:00pm

10/18 @ Rantoul 7:00pm	

10/25 • Paxton-Buckley-Loda 7:00pm







  
  








  


Spartan football season starts in 60 days

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville Today

The historic Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach will reopen this month after being closed for years. The bowling alley says on social media that it plans to reopen June 17. The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard opened in the 1950s and closed in 2019 when the property owners did not renew the lease.

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

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?

Saint Cloud, MN

1390 Granite City Sports

Former St. Cloud State basketball player Forrest Witt is offering basketball camps in the St. Cloud area including one at Whitney Recreation Center July 16-18. Witt is the current Alexandria High School basketball coach who led the Cardinals to the State Tournament in 2023 and advanced to the State Tournament last month. He is a 1998 graduate of Morris High School and played basketball at St. Cloud State from 1999-2003. Witt is 5th all-time in scoring at St. Cloud State with 1,774 points.

Basketball Camp With Former SCSU Star Fast Approaching

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Sunday night, Will Smith performed his new song "You Can Make It" at the BET Awards. He was joined on stage by Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin. while the crowd shouted and clapped, some Virginians were expressing their disappointment on socila media.

Some Virginians say Will Smith and Kirk Franklin's BET Awards performance was inoppropriate

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

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

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Kansas City, MO

Independence, MO

CJ Coombs

Some people confuse the Bob’s Big Boy franchise with the Big Boy Burgers location in Independence, Missouri. The Big Boy Burgers in Independence, Missouri is at 12401 East US Highway 40 and it's been there for over half a century. You might think this restaurant is affiliated with Bob's Big Boy franchise, but it is not. It just has a similar name.

Retro burger joints: Big Boy Burgers and Paul's Drive-in in the Kansas City area

Wichita, KS

Outfielder Addison Barnard's exceptional career with the Wichita State softball team culminated in a record-breaking performance at the American Athletic Championship, leading the Shockers to the title game with an extraordinary display of hitting prowess. Barnard hit three home runs in the tournament opener against UTSA. She ended her career...

Addison Barnard: Record-Breaking Softball Star Leads WSU to Title Game

Austin, TX

They weren’t just words that senior pitcher Estelle Czech said to break out huddles this season, but a reflection of the culture that the Texas softball senior class created throughout their careers. “This is the closest team we’ve had,” head coach Mike White said. “I think that’s due to...

‘Family on me’: Texas softball seniors changed program for better

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah softball coach Amy Hogue announced the newest addition to her team's roster on Friday in 2024 All-WAC First-Team selection Kayla Lyon, who joins the Utes after two seasons with California Baptist University. "We are excited to add Kayla's talent to our roster," said Hogue. "She will make an immediate impact on our offensive lineup and significantly contribute to our team culture. "Kayla is a team-first player who will thrive on the field and make everyone around her better. She has a high ceiling, and we can't wait to see her reach her full...

Utah Softball Adds Former All-WAC Selection Kayla Lyon

Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

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

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Willow, a shy 10-month-old Dachshund mix with a "cute little personality and lots of love to give," as described by the local animal shelter. Despite being unsure of the world and a bit nervous, Willow "bonds quickly and loves a lot when she trusts her people." She has made numerous human friends at the shelter, indicating her potential to make an amazing companion for the right person.

Meet The Shy Little Lady Looking For Love

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Jake Kocorowski of Badger Extra joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Badgers Football offseason workouts, including Squat Fest. He also gives Sparky a run down of Madison’s newest O-Line recruit.

Jake Kocorowski on Badgers New Recruits and Squat Fest

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