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

Athlon Sports

Adam Johnson, a longtime assistant equipment manager for the Raiders, has led his team to the Little League World Series.

Raiders' Assistant Leads Team to Little League World Series

Oakland, CA

The 2024 Oakland Athletic League high school football preview highlights the competitive landscape among six teams, with McClymonds leading the pack under returning coach Michael Peters. The Warriors aim to reclaim their past glory with a dynamic offense featuring junior quarterback Berell Staples and powerful runners while facing a tough non-league schedule. Castlemont looks to build on a winning season with star player Elijah Washington back on the roster, and Oakland seeks to make strides after a rough previous season. Oakland Tech navigates a coaching change and aims to leverage its size advantage, while Skyline focuses on a rebuilding year with new guidance. Lastly, Fremont faces the challenge of revitalization with several key departures from last year's roster.

High School Football 2024 Preview: McClymonds Leads Oakland Athletic League

Saint Louis, OK

The St. Louis Battlehawks have officially added one of their UFL College Draft picks. WR Jelani Baker out of Limestone signed his Letter Of Intent late last week, and will join the Battlehawks this upcoming Training Camp in the UFL. Baker is an intriguing prospect, one that could prove to...

St. Louis Battlehawks Add Draft Pick WR Jelani Baker

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

Colorado State

Castle Rock, CO

CBS Denver

Colorado's next football star might be a girl.Earlier this year, Colorado became the 11th state to make girls' flag football a sanctioned high school sport. Now, many youth leagues are offering the sport for the first time.Ruby Schembri loves playing football."I like playing wide receiver or defensive end," said the 11-year-old.She's usually one of the fastest on the field. She's also usually the only girl on her team."It's kind of fun being the only girl on some of these sports and showing the girls that you can do some other things that males have been doing for a while," Schembri...

Club leagues join high schools in offering girls flag football

San Antonio, TX

One of the most talented defenders in the UFL this year was Wyatt Ray, who had a fantastic campaign with the San Antonio Brahmas. After receiving NFL interest from a few different teams this offseason, Ray is now signing with the Miami Dolphins, per Aaron Wilson. Wyatt Ray was an...

Dolphins Sign San Antonio Brahmas DE Wyatt Ray

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The majority of players on the Holy Cross football team’s roster this season will be sophomores and freshmen, but that didn’t stop Curt Spencer from accepting the head coaching job last February.

2024 Prep Football Previews: New coach of young Holy Cross team expects to get better every week

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Alliance, OH

The Alliance Aviators will start their season against the Waterloo Vikings. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Last Saturday, neither Waterloo nor Waynedale could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The outcome might've been different if Zach Mignano hadn't been hit with a yellow card, which no doubt limited his ability to make aggressive plays down the stretch.

Soccer Game Preview: Alliance Leaves Home

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

Charlotte, NC

From one Panthers organization to another, Michigan Panthers DT Walter Palmore has signed with Carolina over the weekend. Palmore is a spring football veteran, having played with the Panthers for the last three seasons in the USFL and UFL. In the USFL, Palmore started in 13 of 20 games played...

Carolina Signs Michigan Panthers DT Walter Palmore

Austin, TX

The NA Now video series will feature an in-depth look into all NAHL teams in preparation for the 2024-25 season, with one team being highlighted daily, leading all the way up until the start of the regular season on September 13th. NA Now will include interviews with each team’s head coach, as they provide fans with their expectations and outlook for the 2024-25 season.

NA Now: Austin Bruins

A federal judge has denied the state’s end-around attempt to gain back time lost during the Biden administration’s unsuccessful bid to block the governor’s limited Medicaid expansion program.

Federal judge rejects Georgia’s request to extend length of time for state’s limited Medicaid plan

Money Week

Michele Kang made her fortune in healthcare IT. Then, in 2019, she became interested in football. Her sports empire now consists of clubs around the globe.

Michele Kang: the first tycoon of women’s football

NewsBreak

USW Walks Away From United Football League (UFL) Partnership

The United Football League (UFL) has seen a lot of changes since the merger began. The USFL came to the table with the first union in...

USW Walks Away From United Football League (UFL) Partnership

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