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NCAA Football: Pinstripe Bowl-Rutgers at Miami
Dec 28, 2023; Bronx, NY, USA; A Miami Hurricanes fan holds up foam hands during the second half of the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon lands top-rated receiver recruit Dakorien Moore
Oregon landed one of its highest-rated recruits ever on Thursday, earning a pledge from five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore. The Duncanville, Texas, native is the top-rated receiver and the No. 5 overall class of 2025 recruit, per 247Sports. Kayvon Thibodeaux, the No. 6 overall prospect from the class of 2019, was the Ducks' previous highest-ranked commitment, according to 247Sports. ESPN also ranked Moore as the top wide receiver and the No. 3 overall prospect. Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux was rated No. 1 by ESPN when he committed to Oregon in 2019. Moore originally pledged to LSU but backed out in May....
Reports: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (ankle) out of walking boot
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out of a walking boot following a minor sprain of his right foot, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Thursday. A photo posted on social media on Wednesday showed Prescott in a walking boot in Cabo San Lucas, but it's unclear how or when the injury occurred. The Cowboys haven't held an organized workout since June 5. Per the reports, Prescott is expected to be ready to practice when the Cowboys open training camp on July 25. Prescott, 30, is entering the final season of his four-year, $160 million deal and is due to earn $29 million in 2024. Dallas is looking to work out an extension but talks have not progressed. Last month, a Texas judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Prescott of sexual assault. A Sept. 13 hearing is scheduled to determine if legal action should be taken against the accuser. --Field Level Media
13-year-old airlifted after being trapped under truck
A 13-year-old girl was airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville Thursday morning July 4, after being trapped underneath a Ford F150. Cocke County first responders were dispatched to 3113 Holly Court Way in Cosby Thursday morning with Cocke County Sheriff Deputy Josh Ellis arriving on the scene at 9:45 a.m. where he saw the vehicle on top of the juvenile. Also responding was the Cosby Fire Department. ...
Three-star LB LaVar Arrington II commits to Penn State
Following in the footsteps of his All-American father, three-star outside linebacker LaVar Arrington II is heading to Penn State after announcing his commitment on Thursday. Arrington II, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound two-way player, chose his father's alma mater over Tennessee and UCLA. He's ranked as the No. 38 athlete in the Class of 2025 by the 247Sports composite. A native of Covina, Calif., the younger Arrington compiled 12 sacks and 65 tackles in 2023 as a junior at Charter Oak High School. "They started off with checking in on me making sure everything was good with me," Arrington II told 247Sports....
NCAA Basketball: Miami-Florida at Penn State
Dec 1, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo on a bass drum prior to the game against the Miami Hurricanes at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Rams bringing back DB John Johnson III
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with defensive back John Johnson III, the team announced Thursday. Johnson, 28, returned to the Rams in 2023 after an initial four-year stint there followed by two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He played in 17 games last season (eight starts) and made 42 tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups. The Rams selected Johnson in the third round of the 2017 draft out of Boston College. He has 392 tackles, 10 interceptions, 38 pass breakups, eight tackles for loss and one forced fumble in 71 career regular-season games (56 starts) for the Rams. He also has played in seven playoff games (all starts) for Los Angeles and made 42 tackles with one interception. Johnson signed as a free agent with Cleveland in 2021 and he totaled 162 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and five tackles for loss in 32 games (all starts) from 2021-22. --Field Level Media
NFL: Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Rams
Dec 17, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Commanders in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama gets commitment from 4-star edge Justin Hill
Alabama and new head coach Kalen DeBoer added a key player to their 2025 class with the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Justin Hill on Wednesday. Hill, from Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, picked Alabama over home-state Ohio State, Southern California and Oregon. He took official visits to all four campuses in the past five weeks. The Buckeyes had prioritized gaining a pledge from Hill. The 247Sports composite lists Hill as the No. 4 edge and No. 58 player in the nation. Hill played in 11 games as a junior, making 36 tackles (16 for loss) and 13 sacks and forcing two fumbles, according to 247Sports. With Hill's commitment, Alabama stands No. 2 behind Ohio State in the 247Sports national rankings. --Field Level Media
Newgarden dreams of grueling double of Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
LEBANON, Tenn. — Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden has a driving dream he still harbors, even knowing that challenges with schedules and sponsors make it likely impossible to ever achieve. Newgarden not only wants to drive a stock car someday, he wants to do The Double. Yes, the Indianapolis 500 followed by a quick flight to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Coca-Cola 600, which Kyle Larson was the latest...
Sunset Gap celebrates 100 years with festivities
COSBY — Sunset Gap Community Center is celebrating 100 years of serving the community. A Christian center built to serve the entire family, Sunset Gap serves about 700 families every month. It offers a food pantry, thrift shop, mission teams and playground with walking track. The center offers seasonal events as well, such as an Easter egg hunt, Secret Santa program, backpack and school supply giveaways, a Fourth of July celebration and live auctions. ...
Got fireworks? Know these rules
If you are shooting fireworks off inside the city limits of Newport, you should be aware of some basic rules contained within the city’s fireworks ordinance. The city is asking residents to please abide by these restrictions. 1) It shall be unlawful to use or explode any fireworks within the corporate limits of the City of Newport except from July 3-5 on which the time shall be no later than 11 p.m. ...
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center stresses fireworks safety
As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare — Newport Medical Center is emphasizing the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related incidents have led to a significant number of injuries and fatalities. In fact, in 2023, there were eight reported deaths...
Independence Day closings
Independence Day is Thursday, July 4. With the holiday comes closings on a local, state and federal government level. Here is a rundown of holiday closings. The courthouse and courthouse annex will be closed on Thursday.The Cocke County Landfill and all convenience centers will be closed on July 4.Newport City Hall will be closed.Any city trash pickup set for Thursday will be done on Friday.Parrottsville Town Hall will be closed.The Cocke County Health Department will be closed.Financial institutions will be closed.There will be no mail and the post offices will be closed.FedEx and UPS will not be making deliveries.All four community libraries will be closed.The Newport Plain Talk office will be closed.Some retail establishments may be operating on an abbreviated schedule, so check in advance.
Free agent S Tashaun Gipson Sr. suspended six games
NFL free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. was suspended six games by the NFL on Tuesday after violating the league's performance-enhancing substance abuse policy. The suspension will not go into effect until the regular season, if and when Gipson signs with a team. The former Pro Bowler in 2014, while a member of the Cleveland Browns, still can participate in all preseason activities, including games. In 12 NFL seasons, Gipson has 684 tackles, 33 interceptions and three TDs in 173 games (165 starts) for the Browns (2012-15), Jacksonville Jaguars (2016-18), Houston Texans (2019), Chicago Bears (2020-21) and 49ers after going undrafted out of Wyoming. The 33-year-old, who reportedly had been considering retirement, started all 33 games he played in over the last two seasons for the 49ers, making 121 tackles with six interceptions. --Field Level Media
Utah football No. 1 in Big 12 preseason poll
Utah could begin its first season in the Big 12 with a bang. The Utes were picked to finish first in the conference's football media preseason poll, released Tuesday. Utah, moving from the Pac-12, garnered 20 first-place votes (906 points), followed by Kansas State (19 first-place votes, 889), Oklahoma State (14, 829), Kansas (five, 772) and Arizona (three, 762) Joining Utah and Arizona in moving from the Pac-12 are Colorado (11th place, 400 points) and Arizona State (16th place, 141 points). The Big 12 is playing its first season without Texas and Oklahoma, whose departure to the Southeastern Conference set the stage for a redrawing of the college football landscape. Texas finished first in the conference last season (12-2, 8-1 Big 12), followed by Oklahoma State (10-4, 7-2) and Oklahoma (10-3, 7-2). Utah was 8-5 (5-4 Pac-12). Big 12 football media days will be held July 9 and 10 in Las Vegas. --Field Level Media
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