Colorado State

Tempe, AZ

Columbus, OH

Provo, UT

For 36 years fans have been able to count on a professional football video game being released by EA Sports. Of course, in 2024, there is no exception. As soon as Madden 25 is available to pick up on August 16th, one can expect to hear outcry from fans. After...

Madden List BYU and Utah State Alum as the Best In The Business

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

CBS Sports

The school reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff on the negotiated punishment

Kentucky will vacate wins as NCAA investigation finds football players received 'impermissible benefits'

Los Angeles, CA

FanSided

Big Ten fans have fallen in love with the conference’s iconic “Maps” commercial that, until this offseason, began at the Rose Bowl and spanned from Nebraska across to Rutgers. Well, now with the official introduction of UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington, the commercial has a new look.

The Big Ten debuts its new "Maps" commercial featuring UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington

Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State Cowboys On SI

The Cowboys' head coach praised his redshirt freshman quarterback after practice on Saturday, detailing how the Nebraska native has improved.

Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy Says Redshirt Freshman QB Zane Flores is 'Ready Now'

North Carolina State

Greensboro, NC

The No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2026 will announce his commitment live Saturday on 247Sports' YouTube channel as quarterback Faizon Brandon reveals his highly anticipated college decision at 3 p.m. ET. Brandon is choosing between Alabama, LSU and Tennessee as he prepares for his junior season at Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. You can watch the announcement live on the 247Sports YouTube channel below.

WATCH: Five-star QB Faizon Brandon to make college commitment live Saturday on 247Sports YouTube channel

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Simpson's Heisman Trophy one of the items up for bid

O.J. Simpson's estate forced to auction off valuable items to help pay off $117 million debt to Goldman family

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Illinois State

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

South Carolina State

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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

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

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

After a dominant Day 6 that saw them bring home four golds, the United States added several more medals to their Olympic-leading tally of 37 on Friday. They started off bright and early, with Sagen Maddalena claiming silver in the 50-meter rifle 3 positions shooting final, followed by Ian Barrows and Hans Henken taking bronze in rowing's skiff medal race. The U.S. took silver in the equestrian jumping team final, and won archery's bronze team medal match against India, 6-2.

2024 Olympics medal count: Tracker for how many gold, silver, bronze medals USA, nations are winning in Paris

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

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

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

Phoenix, AZ

The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Thursday. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Josh Bell, who will report to the club Friday after being acquired via trade earlier this week. Smith has had a solid showing with the Diamondbacks in 2024 when he's been given chances, collecting an .801 OPS with three home runs in 68 plate appearances.

Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Heads back to minors

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

Scottsdale, AZ

Mesa, AZ

NewsBreak

Big 12 expansion: Best, worst scenarios for Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah in new-look league

The Big 12 is expanding its membership for the second consecutive year as Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah join the fold from the Pac-12. After...

Big 12 expansion: Best, worst scenarios for Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah in new-look league

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