The Spun

One of the most electrifying college football players of all time has officially retired. Moments ago, former West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin announced that he's stepping away from the gridiron for good.  Austin, 34, had over 4,446 yards from scrimmage and 35 total touchdowns while at ...

Legendary College Football Star Is Retiring From NFL At 34

The 2024-2025 NFL season is quickly approaching, and what better way to get prepared than to count down the league’s 100 best players entering the year? As we unveil the list from 100 to 1, let’s look at the players who made the cut by position (without giving too much away):

RANKED: The NFL’s Top 100 Players Entering 2024

Pittsburgh, PA

Former NFL players Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell deny having CTE. These two players were previously teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have also made bonehead decisions in their career. For those that may not know, CTE is Chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It is a degenerative disease that impacts people,...

Ex-NFL players Brown, Bell deny potentially having CTE

Salt Lake City, UT

College Football HQ On SI

College football realignment might just be getting started, according to one prominent head coach.

Head coach predicts more college football realignment: 'A big one'

Los Angeles, CA

The Big Lead

Patrick Mahomes is just one of the NFL stars who wants to play flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

NFL Stars Interested in Playing New Sport at Los Angeles Olympics

Casual fans of any athletic sport may believe that racing is one of the most minor sports. However, a former NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, may have something to say about those false assumptions. Patrick, who also drove in the IndyCar, stays in shape through her retirement. The 42-year-old took to...

PHOTO: Danica Patrick Has Fans Gasping For Breath With Her Skin-Tight Gym Outfit While In A Provocative Workout Position

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

The 2024-25 College Football season is nearly upon us. In a bit of a change from years past, the playoff bracket has been extended from four teams to 12. This piece will aim to put together a potential grouping of teams we’ll see compete for a National Championship — all with their corresponding ranking. The Power 4 conferences will each receive a bid — with the remaining eight being of the at-large variety.

Predictions For College Football’s 12-Team Playoff In 2024-25

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

From dominant dynasties like the Lakers and Warriors to miraculous underdog tales, we’ll delve into the defining moments and superstar players that propelled each title-winning team of the 21st century. Join us as we rank and unravel the stories behind each championship squad since 2000.

Ranking The Last 25 NBA Champions From Worst To Best

The wrestling ring serves as a canvas where larger-than-life personas clash in battles of strength, skill, and storytelling. As we embark on a journey through the realms of sports entertainment, we pay homage to the titans whose impact reverberates through generations. While it may be tough to properly rate wrestlers from different eras, the job had to be done. Here are the 50 greatest professional wrestlers ever.

The 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All-Time, Ranked

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Pennsylvania State

High School On SI

The Haverford School has two of the top offensive lineman recruits in Pennsylvania's senior class with Josh Williams and Thomas Barr

Pennsylvania high school football: Top senior offensive lineman recruits for the 2024 season

North Carolina State

Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Arkansas State

The first rankings of the 2024 Arkansas high school football season

Top 25 Arkansas high school football preseason rankings (8/14/2024)

Blacksburg, VA

The Virginia Tech football program is experiencing renewed enthusiasm as several draft-eligible players opted to return for the 2024 season. Head coach Brent Pry emphasized the importance of strong relationships built within the team, which contributed to this decision. Following a successful finish to 2023, including a Military Bowl victory, Pry has focused on rebuilding connections with Virginia high schools and leveraging the transfer portal to enhance the team's performance. Key players like quarterback Kyron Drones and several others have helped solidify the roster, fostering optimism for the upcoming season amid the realities of NIL and player movement.

Virginia Tech Football: Excitement Builds as Key Players Return for 2024

Georgia State

The Current GA

Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Eleven former University of Kentucky athletes shattered a school record, earning 13 medals at the Paris Olympic Games. The former cast of Wildcats captured nine gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze.

Eleven former University of Kentucky athletes earn 13 medals at Olympics, a school record

Minneapolis, MN

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There's no doubt that the University of Minnesota Gophers football team had a disappointing 2023 season. Picked as a contender for the Big Ten West title, they wilted in the second half of the year and finished with a 6-7 record. Amazingly, their work in the classroom earned them a trip to the Quick Lane Bowl, where they defeated Bowling Green 30-24.

Minnesota Gophers Have a New Sheriff in Town

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20 NFL Players And Head Coaches Already on the Hot Seat

The NFL season is just a few weeks away, and it’s never too early to examine where each...

20 NFL Players And Head Coaches Already on the Hot Seat

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