Texas State

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU running back Trey Holly is expected to rejoin the team and be available for the 2024 season, ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscana reported Monday. The program suspended Holly earlier in the offseason after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Union Parish shooting on Feb. 9. A grand jury dropped the charges in April.

LSU RB Trey Holly Expected to rejoin team for 2024 season after court drops attempted murder charge

Manhattan, KS

247Sports

The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald discuss the reports of top ACC schools, including Florida State, Clemson and Louisville — are all in talks with the Big 12 about a move.

Big 12 Insiders: It sure looks like ACC schools are headed to the Big 12

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

Oklahoma has received mixed reviews during its first SEC Media Days in Dallas. There's been plenty of praise for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners program. However, some attendees have expressed concerns over the team's size along the offensive and defensive line ahead of its first year in the SEC. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban called it Oklahoma's "biggest concern" on Tuesday.

Nick Saban questions Oklahoma's size up front as Sooners prepare for SEC football in 2024

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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?

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

The talk of ACC schools moving to the Big 12 continues to grow with additional reporting, and now ACC fans are beginning to lash out. Well, Fitz is here with some advice on handling the Big 12 from the proven experts in the Pac-12 who did their conference wonders by gaslighting their fans about the situation. And ACC, please start by understanding that the derogatory name for the Big 12 is the Truckstop Conference.

Daily Delivery: Dear ACC, please learn from the Pac-12 how to insult the Big 12

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Louisiana State

The Lens

More than 15,000 people across Louisiana have been kicked off of state food-stamp rolls in recent months. The cuts date back to October 1, when federal officials reinstated work requirements that had been waived statewide for years and set aside nationally during the pandemic, according to data from the state Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) – which administers the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food-stamp program.

15k Louisianans lose food stamps due to reinstated federal work requirements

Berkeley, CA

The California Golden Bears have new football uniforms for a new era. The Golden Bears revealed the new threads on Monday ahead of their first season in the ACC. The new uniforms feature the first official look at the Atlantic Coastal Conference logo patch on the Cal uniform. Most notably on the front of the jersey, the cursive Cal logo that was previously embroidered directly above the jersey number has now been made smaller and moved to the collar. The jersey numbers remain in gold on the home jersey and blue with gold trim on the away jerseys.

Cal Football reveals new uniforms for 2024 season

Columbia, SC

On the defensive line in 2024, South Carolina has a handful of returning experience in Travian Robertson's room with one being Alex Huntley. The 6-foot-4, 303-pound Huntley is entering his fifth season at South Carolina. In four years in the garnet and black, Huntley has logged 66 total tackles with six being for loss and three sacks. This past season, he was credited with 33 stops with four tackles for loss and two sacks.

Huntley excited for potential of Carolina's defense

New Jersey State

Knoxville, TN

A not-so-secret position switch that made during spring practice is now out in the open after the Vols released their updated football roster for the 2024 season. Redshirt freshman Emmanuel Okoye, a former four-star recruit who was a late addition to the top-10 2023 recruiting class, is now on the defensive line after spending his first season in the program on offense at tight end. The Vols quietly made the move in the second half of spring ball with Okoye bolstering the defense’s options at the LEO position.

Emmanuel Okoye has new position heading into second season at Tennessee

Stillwater, OK

While Mike Gundy was speaking with media members in Las Vegas last week, his coaching staff was elsewhere. Many of the assistant coaches and two coordinators were on vacation or spending their summer weeks with family and friends. Gundy had no problem with his staff enjoying time in the offseason before fall camp picks up at the end of the month.

Why Oklahoma State made Rob Glass the highest paid strength coach in college football

Arizona State

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC -- The Nike EYBL Peach Jam is in full swing with three days of action now in the books having been played in front of college coaches and NBA scouts. The format this year is a bit different with each team playing just one game each day and with each age group receiving two time slots throughout the course of the day. This new format may limit viewings in a way but it also offers an opportunity to expand and dig deeper into the 2026 and 2027 classes.

Peach Jam Weekender: Top performers and recruiting nuggets

Corvallis, OR

LAS VEGAS -- Cougar linebacker Kyle Thornton at Pac-12 Media Day last Wednesday said the events of the last 12 months have bonded the Washington State and Oregon State programs and given them more fuel to fight. "I think it's only brought us closer, talking about the chip on our shoulder," said Thornton.

Coug LB Kyle Thornton: 'Now we're little brothers for the whole world'

Minneapolis, MN

Gainesville, FL

Former Samford pitcher Michael Ross, who pledged to Florida out of the NCAA transfer portal, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Ross's selection will force him to decide between playing out his final year of collegiate eligibility and turning...

Florida transfer commit Michael Ross selected by Minnesota Twins

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

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State already had to work hard at getting Kentucky pitcher Travis Smith to commit to the Diamond Dog program. Now Coach Chris Lemonis and pitching master Coach Justin Parker have more work to do if Smith is to wear Maroon and White next spring. Smith has been selected by...

Portal pitcher Travis Smith has summer decision after 15th round call from Milwaukee

New Mexico State

Tucson, AZ

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Tucsonans awoke on the first day of summer to find the usual morning views of the Rincon and Santa Catalina mountains were blocked by thick clouds of dust and haze. A 100-mile-long dust storm blew across New Mexico from the east and into Tucson overnight, said Glenn Lader, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tucson.

100-mile dust storm blankets Tucson

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Eye-catchers from Day 2 of the Texas 7on7 Championships

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Texas 7on7 Championships continued Friday with championship play in the small-school brackets, followed by pool play action among the big schools....

Eye-catchers from Day 2 of the Texas 7on7 Championships

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