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South Carolina State

Columbia, SC

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Don’t forget to save the date — South Carolina will face UConn in what figures to be one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the women’s college basketball season. South Carolina announced the game at Colonial Life Arena for Sunday, Feb. 16. The defending national champion Gamecocks went 38-0 last season for their third national title in the past seven NCAA Tournaments. The team, likely to start the year at No. 1, returns four starters and expects a bigger role from dynamic guard MiLaysia Fulwiley. UConn, led by fifth-year star Paige Bueckers, should not be too far behind South Carolina in the polls after going 33-6 and reaching the Final Four last season. The Huskies also added the country’s top college prospect in Sarah Strong.

Defending champion South Carolina women to host UConn on Feb. 16

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Kentucky Wildcats On SI

Kentucky needs to worry about these three SEC teams.

Three SEC teams Kentucky basketball needs to be worried about

Houston, TX

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

The Auburn Tigers and Houston Cougars – two of college basketball’s premier programs over the past half decade – will square off in a two-year series starting this season, according to Jon Rothstein of College Hoops Today.
The first game is set for November 9, 2024 at the Toyota Center in Houston, with a return game planned in Birmingham in 2025.
Houston has been to each of the past six NCAA Tournaments under Kelvin Sampson, earning back-to-back No. 1 seeds in 2023 and 2024. The transition from the AAC to the Big 12 went off without a hitch, as the Coogs went 32-5 with a 15-3 record in conference play.
They’ll face a challenging early season test against Bruce Pearl and Auburn, who are looking to put last year’s first round upset loss to 13 seed Yale in the rearview mirror.
The Tigers are once again projected to be a top team in the SEC, and the return of Johni Broome and additions of JP Pegues and Miles Kelly in the transfer portal should make for another fun year.

Pair of college basketball powerhouses set home-and-home series

Kentucky basketball has a tough non-conference slate.

Predicting what Kentucky basketball's record will be in non-conference play

Nearly 60 athletes who played NCAA Division I women's basketball will be representing 10 different countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. UConn has historically been one of the nation's strongest programs, so it's no surprise the Huskies have the most Women's Basketball players represented with a total of six -- all coached by Geno Auriemma.

2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball: UConn leads NCAA programs with six alums in Games, three on Team USA

West Virginia State

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Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Missouri State

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

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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

North Carolina State

Town Talks

North Carolina is home to a variety of communities, each with its own unique character. Among these are places known for their affluence, high educational attainment, and perceived sense of superiority—qualities that some might consider snobbish.

These are Top 4 Snobbiest Places In North Carolina For 2024

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

Mobile, AL

South Alabama volleyball's home court advantage played a crucial role in earning the program's second NCAA tournament bid, with a 6-0 start to the 2023 season and key wins over NCAA tournament teams contributing to their success. The Jaguars finished with a 12-2 record at home, the second-most wins in...

South Alabama Volleyball’s Dominant Season Secures Second NCAA Tournament Bid in 2023-24

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate

Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt soccer head coach Darren Ambrose announced the addition of three transfers – Mia Gonzalez, Jessica Hinton and Julianne Leskauskas – ahead of the 2024 campaign. “We are thrilled to welcome these three young women to our program,” said Ambrose. “They bring a mature...

Vanderbilt rounds out 2024 roster with three transfers from Cornell, Brown and Florida

Virginia State

Suffolk, VA

EQUUS reports that an unvaccinated Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, was euthanized after he tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). On July 9, the horse developed clinical symptoms, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. On July 12, the horse tested positive for EEE.

A Suffolk, Virginia horse was euthanized after testing positive for EEE

Franklin County, VA

If you have ever wondered about the outcome of the missing juveniles reported in Virginia, there are some happy endings. Four from Franklin County were safely returned home during the past year.

Four missing Franklin County teens have returned home during the past year

Los Angeles, CA

UCLA Bruins On SI

UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin sees major defensive potential for transfer addition.

UCLA Basketball: Mick Cronin Sees Defensive Player of the Year Upside in New Transfer

Indianapolis, IN

In the heart of Indianapolis, the Butler Bulldogs Basketball team embodies grit, determination, and relentless team spirit at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Known for Cinderella runs and March Madness heroics, this storied program has captivated fans and etched its legacy into collegiate basketball history. Now, as we assemble the all-time starting five, we celebrate not just players, but legends. These athletes have donned the Butler blue and white, giving their all to forge a powerhouse legacy on the court.

Butler Basketball: Bulldogs All-Time Starting 5

Waco, TX

WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor has extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen through the 2029-30 season after a 74-28 record and NCAA Tournament appearances in each of her first three years with the Bears. The Big 12 school announced the extension on Tuesday. “Nicki has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to our student-athletes and the Baylor family in her first three years with our women’s basketball team,” athletic director Mack Rhoades said. “She has assembled a strong and talented staff that is doing an excellent job in the development of our athletes. Her leadership, vision and dedication to excellence have significantly contributed to the continued success of our storied program.” The Bears were 28-7 and made it to the NCAA Sweet 16 last season, when they were 13th in the final AP Top 25 poll. They won their first 14 games, the second-best start in school history behind only the 40-0 national championship with Brittney Griner in 2012.

Baylor extends women's basketball coach Nicki Collen's contract through the 2029-30 season

Murray, KY

FanSided

It’s been a wild offseason for all NCAA Basketball teams across the country, especially for programs at the mid-major level. Whether it is an influx of players departing for the high-major level or coaches jumping ship to the power-five ranks, many mid-major teams have faced substantial blows to their roster this offseason.

NCAA Basketball: Top-20 mid-major teams to buy stock into entering 2024-25 season

247Sports

Ohio State just officially announced the addition of Kansas State transfer Ques Glover as well as Croatian center Ivan Njegovan to the men's basketball roster. Glover, a fifth-year senior, will receive NIL money to cover the cost of his tuition, while Njegovan will take the 13th and final available scholarship for the 2024-25 season.

Ohio State men's basketball announces addition of Croatian center Njegovan, transfer Glover

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Big 5 Men’s Basketball Preview: Can Penn play stunner again?

Last season, Penn men’s basketball suffered one of its most statistically dismal campaigns in program history, finishing with an 11-18 overall record that included a 3-11...

Big 5 Men’s Basketball Preview: Can Penn play stunner again?

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