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An early-summer look at college football's top programs in recruiting for the 2025 cycle. College football's top 25 recruiting classes for the 2025 cycle are coming into focus this summer as teams try and add to their arsenal ahead of football season. Several of college football's elite programs who are hoping to land table-setters in the the 2025 recruiting cycle are hosting big-time recruits this weekend, including Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Michigan.

College football recruiting: Ranking 2025's top 25 classes

Norman, OK

Details surrounding the arrest of Oklahoma cornerback Makari Vickers have been released by the OU Police Department. Vickers, who was arrested early Wednesday, was cited for driving under the influence and for possession of marijuana, according to a copy of the arrest report obtained by Sooners Illustrated and 247Sports on Friday afternoon in response to a public records request.

Details released surrounding arrest of Sooners cornerback Makari Vickers

Oklahoma State

Just when you think Oklahoma has moved past the 2024 recruiting class, another quality preferred walk-on commit joins the mix. That's what happened Wednesday as Devon Owen announced via social media his pledge to the Sooners. A 6-foot-1 and 190-pound defensive back out of Argyle, Texas, Owen has taken a...

Oklahoma lands 2024 safety Devon Owen as PWO commit

KenPom's Program Ratings identified college basketball's best programs over the last 26 years. It's hard to measure success in college basketball. Ask anyone to rank the top 10 teams heading into the 2024-25 season, and you likely get 10 different answers. Heck, national media can't even come to a conclusion on which programs are actually "blue bloods." Ranking the top 20 programs of the modern era (since 1997) is even harder, but college basketball guru Ken Pomeroy attempted the feat using his proprietary formula.

College basketball's top 20 programs since 1997, ranked

Arkansas State

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Missouri State

Branson, MO

CJ Coombs

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Ohio State

The Lantern

Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington, as pictured on the university’s Army ROTC website. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University. A leader in Ohio State’s Army ROTC has recently been reassigned off campus as part of an ongoing Title IX investigation.

Ohio State’s Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington violated campus stay away order twice, has been reassigned off campus as part of ongoing Title IX investigation

Boise, ID

Christopher Solis-Lumar is headed to the Blue Turf. The three-star cornerback from Glendora (Calif.) announced his commitment to Boise State while on his official visit to campus, giving the Broncos another promising piece from within the West region. Solis-Lumar arrived in town for his official visit this weekend and it...

Boise State lands three-star cornerback Christopher Solis-Lumar

Tennessee State

Omaha, NE

OMAHA, Neb. — baseball beatNorth Carolina on Father's Day, 6-1, to improve to 2-0 at the 2024 Men's College World Series. 27 of the past 33 champions in college baseball have won their first two games in Omaha. Tennessee received strong outings from Drew Beam, Kirby Connell and Nate...

Everything North Carolina said about loss to Tennessee baseball in Omaha

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAYE!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

South Carolina State

Columbia, SC

Make it a baker's dozen worth of commitments as placekicker Max Kelley has cast his lot with South Carolina. The class of 2025 kicker received an offer from the Gamecocks on May 13 and elected to make his pledge on Saturday, June 15. Kelley was in town over the weekend and participated in Saturday's specialist camp.

South Carolina lands its kicker commitment

Waco, TX

Stillwater, OK

STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State Softball has added another arm out of the transfer portal as right-handed pitcher RyLee Crandall has signed with the Cowgirls, head coach Kenny Gajewski announced today. Crandall joins the Pokes with two years of eligibility left after spending her first two seasons in Waco...

Oklahoma State softball: Former All-Big 12 Freshman RyLee Crandall transfers to Oklahoma State from Baylor

Alabama State

Louisville, KY

Overtime Elite point guard Mikel Brown Jr., is one of more sought-after prospects in the Class of 2025. On Thursday, the five-star prospect now added Louisville to a lengthy list of scholarship offers. The 6-foot-2 prospect from Atlanta, Ga., is fresh of a gold-winning performance with Team USA in the...

Louisville extends offer to 5-star PG Mikel Brown

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Fargo, ND

North Dakota State and first-year head coach Tim Poalsek have received its newest commit of the 2025 recruiting class in "Money" Myles Mitchell. Listed as a 5-foot-10, 190-pound "athlete" by 247Sports, Mitchell reigns from Oak Lawn, Ill. He will play running back for the Bison. A first-team all-state performer in...

"Money" Myles Mitchell commits to NDSU

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

Baltimore, MD

Last week, Maryland football received a commitment from Calvert Hall (Md.) athlete JT Taggart, the son of Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Willie Taggart. The elder Taggart spoke this week about why Maryland and coach Mike Locksley made sense for his son, and none of his comments were about football.

Baltimore Ravens coach has no recruiting grudge, opens up on son choosing Maryland football and Mike Locksley

Kentucky State

New Kentucky coach Mark Pope is now operating with a full staff. Pope has filled the fifth and final position on his staff by hiring Lamar assistant Mikhail McLean, CatsPause.com has learned. Former Wildcat and 1998 national champion Scott Padgett had also been in the mix for the position. McLean,...

Mark Pope makes final addition to staff

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Top 10 college football tailgating scenes entering the 2024 season, ranked

The best places in America to get down on game day. Tailgating is as integral to college football as the ball or the players who suit...

Top 10 college football tailgating scenes entering the 2024 season, ranked

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