Maryland State

Los Angeles, CA

Austin, TX

247Sports

The nation's No. 1 women's basketball recruit, Aaliyah Chavez, has narrowed her list of schools to six. Among the Lubbock Monterey phenom's finalists are: Texas, LSU, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas Tech, and UCLA. Chavez is considered the top overall recruit in the class of 2025 by all services, 247Sports included.

No. 1 women's recruit Aaliyah Chavez includes Texas among top schools list

Mountlake Terrace, WA

LYNNWOOD—Several student athletes from the Lynnwood area are set to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. After graduating high school this spring, these athletes have committed to playing at various colleges and universities, representing their hometown and serving as positive examples for future generations. Mountlake Terrace High...

Lynnwood student-athletes forge new paths to collegiate football

South Bend, IN

As college football's most recognizable and coveted independent, Notre Dame watched from afar in recent years as the nation's power conferences all join in realignment and expansion in a new, lucrative era dominated by TV contracts and revenue discussions. A lucrative future awaits the Fighting Irish if they do decide to join a conference for split revenue sharing and sever ties with Comcast NBCUniversal on a deal that goes through 2029.

Where Notre Dame stands in conference realignment, expansion discussion

SAN ANTONIO — Whenever Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is asked about preseason rankings in the future, expect an answer similar to what he said on Sunday regarding the 2024 SEC Football Preseason Media Poll. Voted second, picked to meet Georgia in the SEC title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 7, the Longhorns won't let any preseason accolades move the needle inside the Moncrief Complex.

Where Texas stands in preseason football rankings doesn't matter as much as 'what we do,' says Steve Sarkisian

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

After an impressive freshman season, expectations are higher than ever for Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter. The Orlando native is expected to see more playing time after the Carolina Panthers selected Jonathan Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. Baxter will be looking to make the most of his opportunity.

CJ Baxter ready to build on his freshman season success

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

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

Houston (Texas) North Shore cornerback Nigel Pringle has committed to Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks for the recruiting class of 2025. Pringle, 6-2, 178, went public with his decision at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, choosing the Hogs over Kansas, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon and others. Pringle, who was recruited...

2025 CB Nigel Pringle commits to Arkansas

North Carolina State

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

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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

Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Bearcats are a popular pick to rise from the lower depths and make waves in the Big XII this season. They've even popped up on a couple of preseason top-25 rankings. Alas, they won't make mine. Cincinnati was a team that I felt underachieved last season. The did...

Not Too Early Big XII Predictions: No. 10, Cincinnati

High School On SI

Defending state champion Anacortes is loaded with game-breakers, but classification has its share of dominant big men

5 leading Washington high school football 2A preseason player of the year candidates

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

Tanook Hines is the latest 2025 prospect to be selected for the Polynesian Bowl. The Top247 Spring (Texas) Dekaney product will join the growing roster for the postseason all-star game. At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Hines is ranked as the No. 35 wide receiver in the country and No. 42 overall...

USC commit Tanook Hines named to Polynesian Bowl roster

Tampa, FL

Gainesville, FL

Former South Florida infielder Bobby Boser, a 6-foot-1, 209-pound rising senior, has signed with Florida, where he'll play out his final year of collegiate eligibility, Swamp247 has learned. Viewed widely as a top-250 prospect entering this year's MLB Draft, Boser batted .299 with five doubles, a triple, 32 runs batted...

USF transfer slugger Bobby Boser signs with Florida

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

Nation's No. 38 basketball recruit and MLB prospect picks the Sooners in both sports

Alec Blair commits to Oklahoma; De La Salle 2-sport star will play basketball and baseball

Philadelphia, PA

Mahir Jordan, a Class of 2025 athlete from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, stands out on and off the field. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 163 pounds, Jordan is looking to show that he's one of the best players in Philadelphia and the state. Despite an injury-shortened junior season in 2023, he showcased his versatility by amassing 190 rushing yards and 250 passing yards in limited action. As he gears up for his senior year, Jordan is driven by personal and team goals that reflect his passion for football and his dedication to his teammates.

Aiming High: Mahir Jordan's Final Season and Future Football Aspirations

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

INDIANAPOLIS -- It's Nebraska's turn at Big Ten Media Day. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and players Ty Robinson, Isaac Gifford and Ben Scott will be making the rounds with local and conference media at Lucas Oil Stadium. Follow along in the thread below for updates from Rhule and the...

Nebraska Big Ten Media Days Updates

NewsBreak

Kenedy Uzoma: Dynamic two-way athlete is ready to dominate the field in 2024

Kenedy Uzoma, a standout wide receiver and defensive end from Mt. Zion Prep in Maryland, is gearing up for an impactful 2024 season. Standing 6-foot-5 and...

Kenedy Uzoma: Dynamic two-way athlete is ready to dominate the field in 2024

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