Nebraska State

Champaign, IL

Lexington, KY

Ian Jackson said he "wanted" to play college basketball at Kentucky and "thought" he would end up in Lexington during a recent episode of his podcast, The Captain Jack Podcast. However, the five-star prospect committed to North Carolina on Jan. 15, 2023, and cited Hubert Davis was the main reason why.

Ian Jackson Discloses That He 'Wanted' to Commit to Kentucky, Hubert Davis Swayed Him to UNC

Kansas State

Lawrence, KS

247Sports

Kansas basketball has landed a commitment from a local prospect. On Tuesday, Will Thengvall — a native of Wichita — announced his commitment to KU. He was in Lawrence on Monday for a visit to meet with KU's coaches. He will join the program as a walk-on this summer after he graduates from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School.

KU basketball picks up walk-on commitment from a Kansas native

Kentucky State

The Kentucky Wildcats need two wins this weekend at Kentucky Proud Park against a Vanderbilt Commodores team that is 3-10 on the road this season to do something that's been done just once in program history: win an SEC regular-season championship. Kentucky, who was picked to finish fifth in the...

Kentucky Baseball on the brink of second SEC regular season title

Nashville, TN

Redshirt senior defender De'Rickey Wright has decommitted from Texas A&M, will withdraw from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to Vanderbilt's active roster, multiple sources told 247Sports. Wright started all 10 games he played in last season. Multiple sources told 247Sports that Wright has been lifting weights with the...

Vanderbilt football: Starting safety De'Rickey Wright decommits from Texas A&M, will return to Commodores

Iowa State

Iowa City, IA

DES MOINES, Iowa-- Massive news out of Iowa on Monday afternoon as legendary women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder announces that she is retiring. Bluder, who has helped lead the growth of women's college basketball, wrote a letter to Iowa fans following the announcement. Below is the full piece. More to come at HawkeyeInsider.

Iowa Women's Basketball: Lisa Bluder announces retirement after 24-year-run

Texas State

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Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

A nationally-recognized coach with a championship pedigree, Ben Loorz was named the University of Arizona's Swimming and Diving Head Coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced Wednesday. "We sought to hire a head coach with a successful record of coaching, recruiting and holistically developing student-athletes at...

Arizona Names Ben Loorz Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Chicago, IL

Kansas basketball will be well represented at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. Both Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar earned invitations to the combine and are set to showcase their talents at the annual event in Chicago. Heading into the NBA Draft Combine, Furphy and McCullar are projected...

Where Johnny Furphy, Kevin McCullar stand in NBA mock drafts heading into the combine

Pennsylvania State

Louisa, VA

Cheryl E Preston

U Interview reports that Tyler Wenrich, 31, of Louisa, Virginia, has been on Grand Turk Island since he was arrested two weeks ago. He returned to the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship after a beach excursion, and while at a security checkpoint, two 9mm rounds were discovered in his bag.

A Virginia man may spend a minimum of 12 years in a foreign prison because of an honest mistake

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

Fargo, ND

North Dakota State and head coach Dave Richman have added some length through the transfer portal, grabbing Illinois State transfer Luke Kasubke. The 6-foot-5 190-pound guard has one year of eligibility remaining after spending his first two seasons playing at Kansas State and the two most recent at Illinois State. Kasubke made 18 starts over his Redbird career and playing in 53 games. He averaged 7.2 points per game in 21 games in 2022-23 but saw his minutes fall from 29.2 to 17.6 this season and scored just 4.0 PPG. He entered the transfer portal on April 30, less than two days before it closed.

Bison add Illinois State transfer Luke Kasubke

South Carolina State

Tallahassee, FL

Incoming defensive tackle D'Nas "Debo" White is excited to work and contribute for Florida State. In an effort to better familiarize Florida State fans with members of the remaining newcomers from the 2024 recruiting class who did not enroll early for the spring, Noles247 is speaking with as many of these new 'Noles as possible prior to their summer enrollment in Tallahassee.

New Noles: D'Nas 'Debo' White is ready to get to work at FSU

Florida State

Delray Beach, FL

L. Cane

After writing Florida restaurant articles for years, I've come to believe that Floridians want high-quality food when they splurge on a restaurant meal. Although one would think that an eatery that was recognized by the James Beard Foundation might have some longevity - especially when it serves a dish that isn't found in many other restaurants - that wasn't the case with one Florida restaurant.

Popular, Highly Acclaimed Florida Restaurant Abruptly Closes - "More Important Things Than Money"

Tampa, FL

There are many longtime Florida restaurants that are said to have fantastic Cuban sandwiches including The Columbia and Versailles. However one Florida eatery in this genre - Brocato’s Sandwich Shop - has filed for bankruptcy.

Treasured, Longtime FL Eatery Often Cited As Having The Best Cuban Sandwich Files For Bankruptcy

Philadelphia (Pa.) St. Joseph's Prep running back Isaiah West (5-foot-11, 208) has decommitted from Kentucky, according to Ohio State. West is rated a 90 on a scale to 100 by 247Sports, which equates to the nation's No. 11 running back and the No. 204 prospect overall. He is scheduled to take his official visit June 7. An official visit to Columbus will occur the following weekend.

4-star RB Isaiah West decommits from Kentucky

Hollywood, FL

Florida has many restaurants known for their water views such as Louie's Backyard and Sand Dune Cafe to name a few examples. Unfortunately, one Florida eatery in this genre - Oceans 13 Sports Grill & Bar - was recently shut down after a state inspection.

Popular Waterfront Florida Sports Bar Shut Down After State Inspection

Miami freshman Kyshawn George is participating in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. with the hopes of impressing scouts. George, who is officially listed as a small forward, is looking to be just the second Miami freshman ever drafted and just the sixth Hurricane to be selected in the first round after averaging 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 31 games, 16 starts, this past season.

Kyshawn George's measurements and testing results at NBA Draft Combine

Plant City, FL

Many Floridians enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets as they offer plenty of food variety for one fixed price. Unfortunately, one popular option in this niche - Plant City Homestyle Buffet - was closed for three days after a state inspection. Unfortunately, this isn't its first closure.

Popular Florida Buffet Closed For Three Days After State Inspection -3rd Closure

Urbana, IL

Savoy, IL

Bondville, IL

Philo, IL

Tolono, IL

Thomasboro, IL

Seymour, IL

Mahomet, IL

Sidney, IL

Sadorus, IL

Pesotum, IL

Dewey, IL

Fisher, IL

Ogden, IL

Rantoul, IL

White Heath, IL

Royal, IL

Ivesdale, IL

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Big Ten announces Illini basketball 2024-25 conference opponents

Illinois men's basketball during the 2024-25 season will play only three conference teams twice: Michigan State, Northwestern and Wisconsin. The Illini will play every other Big...

Big Ten announces Illini basketball 2024-25 conference opponents

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