Georgia State

Athens, GA

Texas State

Destin, FL

Yardbarker

The SEC is going through changes, and that's to put it lightly.The conference will be moving on from its long-time television partner, CBS, in 2024 while adding two juggernaut programs in Texas and Oklahoma. SEC football was already must-see TV but it's going to even harder to turn it off in 2024 and beyond.The one teeny little issue for the conference? With new schools comes the necessity for a new schedule, and especially with a 12-team College Football Playoff on the horizon, getting the in-conference schedule right is extremely important for the SEC.Existing rivalries, bowl eligibility and CFP eligibility are...

Future of the SEC football schedule is still up in the air

Arizona State

Kansas City, MO

From the outside looking in, the Kansas City Chiefs remain atop the list of most logical destinations for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. However, internally, the Chiefs don't appear all too desperate to add to their receiving arsenal. While there is "certainly some interest" from the Chiefs per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the NFL insider noted that he doesn't get the sense Kansas City is "overly desperate to make this happen." Appearing on the Keyshawn, JWill & Max Show, Fowler prefaced the team's moderate level of interest in Hopkins by highlighting that "they do believe Kadarius Toney can be a No. 1 type...

Chiefs' belief in Giants castoff could spoil a DeAndre Hopkins signing

Cincinnati, OH

With training camps two months away, teams continue to evaluate their rosters. Here are the Cincinnati Bengals whose stock is trending up — and down.Stock UpCam Taylor-Britt, cornerback: The Bengals threw Taylor-Britt into the action as a rookie following CB Chidobe Awuzie's injury in 2022. However, Cincinnati's 2022 second-round pick looked the part with 55 tackles, one forced fumble and six passes defensed in 10 games. Now projected to be a starter, Taylor-Britt aims to take another leap this season.Pro Football Focus named Taylor-Britt the Bengals' "breakout candidate" for 2023. From Week 12 through the postseason, he earned a 74.8 PFF...

Cincinnati Bengals stock up, stock down

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Austin, TX

Foro E.

These celebrities are all neighbors with Matthew McConaughey, now!. In a surprising twist, the Lone Star state of Texas has become the new hotspot for Hollywood's elite. Over the past couple of years, a wave of celebrities has been making their way to the southern state, seeking solace and settling into the welcoming embrace of Texas hospitality. The city of choice? Austin, the vibrant capital that seems to have cast a spell on the hearts of these famous stars.

The Hottest City in Texas Where All the Celebrities Are Flocking To!

Boston, MA

The Boston Celtics had all the momentum going into Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, it seems all the energy it took to dig their way out of a 3-0 series hole against the Miami Heat finally caught up to them. After winning Game 6 in Miami with a wild last-second tip-in by Derrick White, the Celtics appeared primed to carry that momentum into Game 7.After a slow start to the game that included Celtics star Jayson Tatum tweaking his ankle less than one minute into the game, Boston found themselves down by seven at the end of...

Charles Barkley rips Celtics during Game 7 with epic one-liner

New York City, NY

Hornell, NY

No matter how many baseball games you have watched in your life you have probably never seen an ending quite like this. It involved a dropped third strike, a premature celebration, a lot of confusion and a two-run walk off ... strikeout?We take you to New York Section V, Class B1 championship game on Saturday between Hornell High School and Palmyra-Macedon.Pal-Mac ended up winning the game, 5-4, thanks to a five-run seventh inning to walk it off. A stunning result on its own without further context. But it is how they scored the final two runs that made this outcome truly...

Watch: High school baseball team loses championship game while prematurely celebrating strikeout

Chapel Hill, NC

On Twitter on Tuesday, former North Carolina guard Caleb Love announced that he is transferring to Arizona. 
I now present to you… “Savage Mode 2” #BearDown⬇️️ pic.twitter.com/brS7oXuWV0— Caleb Love (@caleb2love) May 30, 2023
Love entered the transfer portal on March 27 after the Tar Heels missed the NCAA Tournament. On April 7, he revealed he would transfer to Michigan. He later reaffirmed his commitment in a since-deleted tweet but changed his mind weeks later.Love, a five-star recruit, played his first three seasons at North Carolina. He made an immediate impact as a freshman, starting 26 of 29 games and averaging 10.5 points on...

Ex-North Carolina star Caleb Love reveals his next stop

Alabama State

Birmingham, AL

Ashleigh Nicole

With all the construction going on in the world, it's a wonder there aren't even more things like this to be found on the internet. Yesterday, a mysterious find in Birmingham, AL was posted on Reddit, and it has Redditors all debating what it could be.

Look At What This Construction Crew Just Uncovered in Birmingham, Alabama

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams was battling a serious stomach bug throughout Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. According to multiple reports, Williams was "throwing up" during the contest and at one point was "doubled over" in the TD Garden hallway in apparent "serious discomfort."
"I'm told that Robert Williams was throwing up during (Game 7)."Our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania has the details behind another Celtics' health matter. pic.twitter.com/AFkMW0UFlD— Stadium (@Stadium) May 30, 2023

I saw him doubled over in a TD Garden hallway during one timeout. He looked to be in some serious discomfort. https://t.co/WPowrrHqgx— Jay...

Report: Celtics big man was throwing up during Game 7 vs. Heat

Nashville, TN

Nashville Predators general manager-in-waiting Barry Trotz played things about as close to the vest as possible.Never actually confirming the team was exploring other head-coaching candidates, NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes confirmed the Predators are making a change behind the bench, firing John Hynes and replacing him with Andrew Brunette.A 2022 finalist for the Jack Adams Award, given annually to the top coach in the NHL, Brunette was not retained by the Florida Panthers last offseason despite guiding the club to a 51-18-6 record and Atlantic Division title after replacing Joel Quenneville just seven games into the season.Hynes, who was given a...

Report: Predators make surprising move behind the bench

Indianapolis, IN

After 12 previous attempts in which he never finished higher than third place, Josef Newgarden finally conquered the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning his first Indianapolis 500. He did it in the most dramatic and wild way possible. Newgarden was able to overtake 2022 winner Marcus Ericsson on a one-lap restart after a series of crashes and red flags derailed the final 15 laps of the race. Newgarden was able to pass Ericsson coming off of turn two on that lap and hold on for the win.Have a look.
Fight. To. The. Finish.@josefnewgarden wins on the last lap. #INDYCAR // #indy500 pic.twitter.com/PDMvvp2X77— NTT...

Josef Newgarden wins first Indianapolis 500 in wild, crash-filled finish

Daily Mail

IndyCar Series and team owner Roger Penske says he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar Series owner Roger Penske is 'certain' that race officials will investigate Indy 500 wreck

Chicago, IL

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball hasn't played since January of 2022 due to a torn meniscus and there is apparently growing concern that he may never return to the court.According to 670 The Score's Dan Bernstein, the organization "do[es]n't think it's likely" the 25-year-old, who underwent cartilage transplant surgery in March, suits up for them or any team again. "There are also large-scale planning issues because the other thing I heard is that, even though publicly there has been an expression of guarded optimism regarding a future for Lonzo Ball, … They don't think it's likely that he ever plays...

Report: Bulls 'don't think it's likely' Lonzo Ball plays again

San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery for the third time in franchise history, earning the right to select 7-foot-5 French phenom Victor Wembanyama.As the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, Wembanyama has the potential to change the franchise's direction, but he can't do it alone. While San Antonio boasts some promising young talent, it would benefit from adding more experienced players. Luckily, the team has the third-most projected cap space this summer to bolster its roster.San Antonio hasn't been an appealing destination for free agents, and it'll take time before top options flock there to team up with...

Three free-agent targets for Spurs to kick off the Victor Wembanyama era

The referee assignments for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night could spell trouble for the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics.
Referees for tonight's Heat at Celtics Game 7, 8:30 p.m., TD Garden, TNT:Scott Foster (#48)Tony Brothers (#25)John Goble (#10)— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) May 29, 2023

The Heat were a combined 0-10 in games reffed by Tony Brothers and Scott Foster during the regular season. The Celtics were 7-2 Brothers and Foster are BOTH in the referee crew for Game 7. pic.twitter.com/Zk2nQNasuu— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) May 29, 2023
For NBA conspiracy theorists looking for a bit of possibly...

Game 7 referee assignments point to trouble for Heat vs. Celtics

Oklahoma State

Shawnee, OK

George Kambosos Jr. is set to make his highly anticipated boxing return when faces Maxi Hughes in a lightweight world title eliminator on July 22, Top Rank Boxing announced on Tuesday.
JUST ANNOUNCED @GeorgeKambosos makes his TR debut against @BoxerMaxiHughes in a Lightweight title eliminator on Saturday, July 22. pic.twitter.com/1fEGhBcZSG
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 30, 2023
Kambosos, a former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and The Ring lightweight champion, must rebound from back-to-back losses to Devin Haney to regain momentum and get back into title contention.Despite the advantage of fighting on home turf in Australia during his recent title bouts against Haney,...

Former lightweight world champion set for boxing return

Missouri State

Columbia, MO

During the SEC's spring meetings, Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz lamented the growth of NIL deals in the sport, making a comparison with his brother-in-law, who is a pediatrician. Though the initial tweet from Sports Illustrated college football reporter Ross Dellenger is getting wider attention, he added more context with the full quote below:
Eli Drinkwitz’s comment here was responding to a question on sports gambling. Here is more context around it: pic.twitter.com/pwI4H8lrIQ— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) May 30, 2023
Drinkwitz joins a loud and growing chorus among coaches about the impact of name, image and likeness (NIL) deals on the college...

Missouri HC releases full quote after getting called out for NIL comments

Pittsburgh, PA

On April 29, the Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader in Washington to improve their record to 20-8, giving them the best mark in the National League. They were the biggest surprise in baseball, manager Derek Shelton had signed a new contract extension and things finally seemed to be looking up for a team and fan-base that has known mostly losing over the past 30 years.It all proved to be very short-lived.After their 14-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday, the Pirates fell back below the .500 mark for the season as they remain mired in a month-long slump that...

How the Pirates dream start has turned into a nightmare

Notre Dame, IN

Durham, NC

 Notre Dame won its first men's lacrosse NCAA championship on Monday in a 13-9 win over Duke. The win was highlighted by an unreal make by Quinn McCahon from past midfield in the second quarter.
THE PHILLY SPECIAL!Philly's own Quinn McCahon pulls up from beyond midfield and buries his shot!#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/uHqYhy2Ffx— Notre Dame Lacrosse (@NDlacrosse) May 29, 2023
ESPN's Sportscenter had other angles of the incredible make. 
Quinn McCahon uncorks a ROCKET  @NDlacrosse #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/gbP45w4UJc— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 29, 2023
The goal put Notre Dame up 6-1 and while Duke made the game competitive at 8-7 later on, that would be the closest...

Notre Dame player makes incredible goal in lacrosse national title game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski did something Sunday afternoon that's only been done by one other player in the history of Oracle Park.Suwinski hit two long home runs into McCovey Cove during the Pirates' 14-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, joining Giants legend Barry Bonds as the only other player to accomplish the feat.
Jack Suwinski joins Barry Bonds as the only other player in Oracle Park's 23-year history to hit two homers into McCovey Cove in the same game.— Justice delos Santos (@justdelossantos) May 30, 2023
In his second season in the majors, Suwinski has posted a slash line of...

Pirates slugger Jack Suwinski joins rare company with two-homer game

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown find themselves in the upper-tier of NBA star duos. But following a disappointing exit from the 2023 NBA Playoffs with a Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, the attention now shifts to the contract situation looming for Brown.With Tatum and Brown leading the way and the Celtics' impressive roster in recent years, many expected the team to bring another title back to Boston. Unfortunately, the title "drought" which goes back to the 2007-08 season, will extend for at least one more year, marking arguably the most disappointing result of...

Jayson Tatum addresses Celtics' looming decision on Jaylen Brown's contract extension

Winterville, GA

Hull, GA

Watkinsville, GA

Arnoldsville, GA

Bishop, GA

Bogart, GA

Colbert, GA

Crawford, GA

High Shoals, GA

Nicholson, GA

Farmington, GA

Danielsville, GA

Statham, GA

Arcade, GA

Comer, GA

Lexington, GA

Stephens, GA

Ila, GA

Maxeys, GA

Jefferson, GA

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Georgia quarterback being courted by multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV is on the radar of multiple teams ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the...

Georgia quarterback being courted by multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft

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