Alabama State

Washington, DC

Columbus, OH

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

Dan Lanning looks to be turning Oregon into one of college football’s next great powers and Thursday night is arguably his biggest move yet. In a move that may surprise some around the country, the No. 4 overall prospect, five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, has committed to Oregon. Moore,...

Oregon makes July 4 splash landing five-star WR Dakorien Moore

Esports Illustrated on SI

With the long-awaited CFB game just a couple weeks away, now is a great time to take a look at who the best teams are going to be.

EA College Football 25 Top 10 Overall Teams

Florida State

Missouri secures its second four-star Florida wide receiver commitment in a row, with IMG standout Donovan Olugbode choosing the Tigers over Florida, USC, and Washington. Olugbode, ranked as the nation's 56th overall prospect, is the highest-rated recruit in Mizzou's 2025 class and the third Rivals100 prospect to commit to the team. His performance at the recent Rivals.com Five-Star event in Jacksonville earned him wide receiver MVP honors.

Mizzou lands second top Florida wide receiver in 48 hours

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

It was just last week when we ran through the impressive commitment haul the UK staff had landed. The Cats picked up five players in the span of a week. As if that wasn’t enough Mark Stoops, Vince Marrow, and the entire staff have those “Yahtzee” dice downright smoking. Let’s break down the most recent pickups as Kentucky’s Recent Recruiting Roll continues.

Kentucky’s Recruiting Roll Continues

Missouri State

Gainesville, FL

There was a time not long ago when college football conferences were small enough to have every team play each other every year, and outside of nonconference games, everything was more or less the same. Sure, a home vs away slate could hurt or help a team’s overall SOS, but at the end of the day, every team faced every team, and the best team won the conference.

College Football: Florida and Missouri Are Evidence of the Biggest Negative Flaw of a Super Conference

North Carolina State

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Knightdale, NC

Town Talks

North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

San Francisco, CA

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

In 1997, the Internet was nowhere near as popular as today, and neither were football recruiting services. One year later, Rivals.com was born. It was the first online recruiting hub that ranked high school players. But even before social media, when you heard the name LaVar Arrington, you knew he would be a superstar.
With Arrington, you didn’t know if he would be a running back, track star, or basketball. He was a phenomenal athlete.
Arrington also played linebacker at North Hills High School in Pittsburgh. He signed with Penn State—”Linebacker U,” and it was a match made in heaven.
In three years...

Former Washington linebacker’s son to follow in his footsteps

Detroit, MI

Simone Fontecchio was acquired by the Detroit Pistons in a trade this February. He will remain with the team for the upcoming season. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN has reported that the 28-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with Detroit. He entered the offseason as a restricted free agent. It is the Pistons’ second signing of the day, as they agreed on a deal with Malik Beasley earlier.

Prioritizing Shooting, Pistons Brings Back Recent Acquisition

Wisconsin State

Minnesota State

National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Baltimore, MD

Three-time Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams is still looking for a new NFL home, and one NFL analyst believes that the Baltimore Ravens are the best fit for the former first-round pick. Once considered one of the best all-around safeties in the game, Adams is now entering his age-29 season following years of injury and subpar performances in coverage. While he is something of a limited player at this stage in his career, Adams remains a reliable threat against the run game, and Matt Holder of Bleacher Report believes that Baltimore should bring him in.

Ravens Connected to $70 Million Free Agent

The drama was absolutely incredible on Day 4 of the men’s singles at Wimbledon. Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz were among the players to complete their second-round contests. An incredible eight matches went to a deciding fifth set on Day 4. This article picks one of those eight epics as the match of the day, as well as overviewing who looked good and bad.

Wimbledon Day 4 Men’s Recap: Five Seeded Players Defeated

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Buffalo, NY

Former Sixth-Round pick safety, Damar Hamlin is shockingly on the Buffalo Bills’ roster bubble this NFL Training Camp. According to a report, the team could move on from Hamlin following his comeback from cardiac arrest. The Bills didn’t see a lot of playing time from the PFWA’s Comeback Player of the Year but his story may attract other teams to bring him in for a visit if he becomes available. Hamlin probably won’t be the best available safety like Justin Simmons or Jamal Adams but it gives teams another option if they want to go cheap.

Former Sixth-Round Pick Shockingly on Roster Bubble

Orlando, FL

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic have signed small forward Franz Wagner to a five-year contract worth up to $270 million. With Wagner’s extension, he becomes the first player the Magic have signed to a rookie max contract extension since Dwight Howard. The Magic drafted...

Magic Sign Former Lottery Pick to Max Extension

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

Pennsylvania State

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

Kansas City, MO

Smaks, not to be confused with Smaxx in downtown Kansas City, first opened on Johnson Drive in Kansas in 1956. Smaks was known for its hamburgers, shakes, and hand-dipped onion rings. Through four decades, the hamburger chain spread into seven states.

Cooking up history: the legacy of Smaks in Kansas City, Missouri

The 2024 NBA free agency has kicked off, and the Detroit Pistons are making bold moves to reshape their future. They’ve hired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, extended the contract of rising star Cade Cunningham, and signed veteran forward Tobias Harris. Harris joins the Pistons on a two-year, $52 million contract after averaging 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists with the Philadelphia 76ers over six seasons. As the team’s most experienced player, along with Tim Hardaway Jr., Harris brings a wealth of NBA knowledge and leadership.

Tobias Harris’ Free Agent Signing: Impact On The Pistons Explored

Fort Myer, VA

Alexandria, VA

Brentwood, MD

Bethesda, MD

Takoma Park, MD

Hyattsville, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Bladensburg, MD

Falls Church, VA

Glen Echo, MD

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Washington’s Recruiting “Misses” Indicate Future Momentum

Dijon Lee Jr., Smith Orogbo, Josiah Sharma, and Donovan Olugbode each included Washington as a finalist for their commitment decisions. However, each of these class of...

Washington’s Recruiting “Misses” Indicate Future Momentum

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