New Orleans, LA

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With the NFL season fast approaching, players across the league have begun to report back to their teams' cities to begin preparations for the preseason. This includes all of the Buckeyes who are scattered across the NFL. However, one former Ohio State player won't be getting into the action right away.

New Orleans Saints place Chris Olave on NFI list

Norman, OK

The move to the Southeastern Conference has begun for the Oklahoma Sooners. This transition comes at a time where the program is no stranger to change. From key roster turnover to major 'front office' style moves off the field and whatever in between, Brent Venables has had to embrace 'new'. But sometimes the old can shape the new and encourage evolution. That's where Brent Venables is as he navigates life with a new offensive staff.

Brent Venables' long-standing relationships fortify faith in new offensive coordinators: 'Leaders of leaders'

Pullman, WA

PULLMAN -- Hello Coug fans. For those of you on social media, you may know I took a trip back home to Dallas during our week off to celebrate Independence Day with my family. While there, I got in some practice and a video came out on Twitter of me making a jump pass as I was rolling to the right.

John Mateer on why he doesn't throw with the laces, and more

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

When Nick Saban interviewed coaches this week at SEC media days, one question kept coming up: what's your biggest concern about your team?. Before Saban asked the question Wednesday to Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer on the SEC Network set, Saban had already expressed his own concern about the Tide: the secondary. Saban on Monday called the defensive backfield -- especially the cornerback position -- the "biggest question" about Alabama this season, and reiterated Wednesday, "They do have some issues on defense, which mostly in the secondary with a lot of new people and young people."

Malachi Moore: These two Alabama players will 'shock a lot of people' in 2024

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The most difficult part of Kalen DeBoer's first six months as Alabama's football coach was the first few days. DeBoer has described at several points this offseason the chaos that ensued when Nick Saban retired January 10, DeBoer accepted the job two days later and the transfer portal was wide open for players to leave.

Nick Saban: Alabama players who 'bolted' after his retirement are 'probably sorry'

Missouri State

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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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some VirginiaDays of Our Lives fans have been watching Ari Zucker as Nicole Walker since she debuted in 1998. Her on-again-off-again romance with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) is legendary.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ari Zucker dishes her new role and Nicole's future in Salem

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

Kansas State

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

West Virginia State

Cincinnati, OH

When the Big East broke up, schools went to the ACC, but some were left behind, including Big 12 members Cincinnati and West Virginia. Fitz had tweeted that folks in the Big 12 were not rooting for the demise of the ACC, but he forgot that those two schools have a good reason to hope the ACC is gutted. And they haven't forgotten.

Daily Delivery: West Virginia and Cincinnati have a good reason to root against the ACC

Indiana State

Bloomington, IN

LEBANON, Ind.—The second July evaluation begins tonight at 6:00 PM. The Indiana coaches will be at multiple locations, watching recruiting targets tonight and throughout the weekend. The evaluation period concludes at 3:00 PM on Sunday, so it is a short window to see prospects. The final July evaluation period...

Recruit watching—Friday of the second July evaluation period

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban is a long-stated proponent of the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, but he does not approve of the format that will begin this season. The CFP this season will include 12 teams for the first time, with the playoff committee selecting...

Nick Saban wants College Football Playoff to eliminate automatic spots for conference champions

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE – Washington softball head coach Heather Tarr has announced the additions of Tia Durst, Alycia Flores and Charity Sevaatasi on Thursday. TIA DURST | CATCHER | SYCAMORE, ILL. | SYCAMORE HS | LAKE LAND. Durst makes her way to Seattle after a season at Lake Land College. Last...

UW Softball Adds Three To Roster

The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

The Sooners were busy in the transfer portal, bringing in catcher Isabela Emerling, outfielder Abby Dayton, infielder Ailana Agbayani, and pitcher Isabella Smith. We've recently taken a deep dive into Ailana Agbayani's and Abby Dayton's careers and potential impact. Now, we will move to a transfer who has big shoes to fill in Isabela Emerling. The standout catcher transfers out of North Carolina into Oklahoma and will have two years of eligibility. Emerling entered the portal in May and had 53 RBIs with 14 home runs this past season.

How big is the addition of Isabela Emerling to OU softball?

Chapel Hill, NC

With the start of football season looming, Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley are joined by North Carolina's quarterback commitment for the 2025 class, Bryce Baker. Baker highlights his personal recruiting process, his trip to the Elite 11 camp, his role as a recruiter for his class and beyond, and what he does off the football field to stay centered and grow as a young man. All that and more, plus this week's Top Five, on this edition of the Noon Dish.

Noon Dish: The Future, UNC QB Commit Bryce Baker, Joins

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Michigan DC Wink Martindale discusses defensive scheme: Don Brown comparisons are 'not the case whatsoever'

Michigan's new defensive coordinator, Wink Martindale, has acknowledged that he likes to blitz more than predecessors Jesse Minter or Mike Macdonald. But the Wolverines' DC is...

Michigan DC Wink Martindale discusses defensive scheme: Don Brown comparisons are 'not the case whatsoever'

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