Cal Bears On SI

Max Homa, the third Cal golfer playing at the BMW event in Colorado, facing an uphill climb in the FedEx Cu playoffs.

Collin Morikawa and Byeong Hun An Still on Track for Tour Championship

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Two-time champion Jiyai Shin capitalized on a back-nine collapse by top-ranked Nelly Korda to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Women’s British Open at St. Andrews on Saturday. Nothing will give the 36-year-old Shin more confidence heading into the...

Jiyai Shin leads Women's Open over Korda, Vu

Ana Pelaez Trivino, a winner on the Ladies European Tour competing as a rookie on the LPGA circuit this year, was playing in her third AIG Women’s Open this week, and playing well. Rounds of 72 and 74 in tricky conditions over the opening two days on the Old Course at St. Andrews put her at two over, 10 strokes back of halfway leader Nelly Korda but comfortably inside the cut line for the first time in her career in a major.

LPGA rookie set to make cut at AIG Women's British Open disqualified over rules violation

After a stellar second round, Louise Rydqvist finds herself in the top five of the AIG Women's British Open at The Old Course heading into the weekend. Rydqvist shot a second-round bogey-free 5-under 67 to propel to the top of the leaderboard and five shots back of Nelly Korda, who holds a three-shot lead at 8-under.

Louise Rydqvist, Lottie Woad in contention at AIG Women's British Open

A competitor in the AIG Women's Open was disqualified after her caddie used a rangefinder. Ana Pelaez Trivino, who was playing in the major for the third time in her career, was booted out after completing her second round. She carded a 74 on Friday afternoon and, along with her...

Golfer DQ'd at AIG Women's Open after major caddie blunder

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Cary, NC

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Ohio State

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Charlotte, NC

An IHOP restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, has agreed to pay $40,000 to a former employee who was forced to work on Sundays in 2021, against his religious beliefs. The settlement was announced on August 6 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had filed a lawsuit on the employee’s behalf.

North Carolina Eatery to pay $40,000 to Christian cook it fired after he asked for Sundays off

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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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

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

A new report is offering a list of which North Carolina cities and towns are most known for their Southern hospitality. WorldAtlas released a list of the most welcoming towns across the state, known for hospitality intertwined with history, culture, and beauty.

These are the ‘most welcoming towns’ in NC, report says. Which ones made the list?

Bristol, VA

John M. Dabbs

BRISTOL, Va. – Nestled in the heart of Bristol, Virginia, the historic Burger Bar continues to delight patrons with its nostalgic charm and delectable offerings. A cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942, the Burger Bar remains a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

Historic Burger Bar in Bristol, Virginia: A Classic Dining Experience

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

The 2024 BMW Championship continues on Saturday, August 24, with the third round at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado. You can find full BMW Championship tee times for Saturday’s third round at the bottom of this post. Featured tee time for Round 3. Heading into the BMW Championship,...

2024 BMW Championship Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings

Sporting News

Hideki Matsuyama was forced to withdraw from the second round of the BMW Championship.

Why did Hideki Matsuyama withdraw today? Japanese golfer removed from BMW Championship field

It's been nearly two decades since actor Glenn Ford died at 90 in 2006 following a series of strokes a few years before. Best known for classic feature films such as The Blackboard Jungle, Gilda, and The Big Heat, Ford also appeared on 1970s TV shows like Cade's County, and The Family Holvak. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor Glenn Ford: 18 Years After His Tragic Death at 90 Following a Series of Strokes

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Lottie Woad looking to record top ten finish at AIG Women's British Open

Lottie Woad is T10 and only five shots back of the lead heading into the final round of the AIG Women's British Open at the Old...

Lottie Woad looking to record top ten finish at AIG Women's British Open

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