Columbus, OH

PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands will go head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in just the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers. Their showdown in the 400-meter hurdles final on Thursday night is a big one....

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol set up an Olympic showdown in the 400-meter hurdles

Eugene, OR

Athlon Sports

Former University of Oregon track athlete Cole Hocker pulled off a shocking upset at the 2024 Olympic Games this afternoon, pulling away to take the gold medal in the 1500 over favorites Jakob Ingebrigsten and Josh Kerr. Hocker, who was listed as much as a 30-1 underdog on Tuesday, set an Olympic ...

Former Oregon Track Star Cole Hocker Stuns Field with 1500M Gold at Paris Olympics

Coral Gables, FL

Miami Hurricanes On SI

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Miami Hurricanes athletics, including complete TV listings.

Miami Women’s Tennis Hires Nanda Alves as Assistant Coach; First Alert: August 6, 2024

Alabama State

Alabama Crimson Tide On SI

Three of the eight finalists in the 400-meter have Alabama Crimson Tide roots.

Three Alabama Track Standouts Advance to 400-Meter Olympic Final

New York Post

Valarie Allman took her place atop the discus world yet again. 

The American captured her second consecutive gold medal in discus on Monday after taking home the gold three years earlier in Tokyo during the 2020 Olympics. 



She bested the world’s top female discus athletes with a throw of 69.50 meters on her fourth throw, which gave her plenty of space between the eventual silver medalist, Bin Feng of China, and bronze winner, Sandra Elkasevi of Croatia — who both threw 67.51 meters.

Jonathan Owens in awe of Simone Biles after Olympic dominance: ‘People wouldn’t understand’

She became the first American woman to...

American Valarie Allman wins second straight Olympic gold in discus

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Kansas City, MO

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Tampa, FL

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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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

FanSided

While the US Women's National Basketball team will likely defend their Gold Medal there was a lot of heat around the players selected. Everyone wanted to see Caitlin Clark on the roster as she's arguably the most popular player in the sport while Angel Reese is right alongside her. The National Team went with a veteran squad which is understandable and likely best for Reese and Clark given how quick the turnaround from College to the WNBA season is.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Olympic snubs should have led to alternate appearance

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Illinois State

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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

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Parade

Just how much gold does this Olympic medalist have?

Noah Lyles Makes Money Almost as Fast as He Runs

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — The United States had a big night in track and field at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, winning two gold medals and five overall. Gabby Thomas blazed her way to an easy win in the 200 meters — and beat 100-meter winner Julien Alfred, who earned silver and now owns the only two medals in her country’s history. American sprinter Brittany Brown was third.

Paris Olympics Day 11: Gabby Thomas leads Americans to 2 golds — 5 overall — at track and field

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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Russell Robinson Comes Up Short In The Triple Jump Qualifiers; First Alert: August 8, 2024

The Hurricane senior starts off strong in Paris and qualified for the finals in the Triple...

Russell Robinson Comes Up Short In The Triple Jump Qualifiers; First Alert: August 8, 2024

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