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  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Eight observations from Gophers fall football camp

    MINNEAPOLIS — The Gophers’ offense mustered only 14 total plays for more than 30 yards last season, ranking 129th in the nation. Minnesota finished 8-5 in 2025, but that average of roughly one big play per game wasn’t remotely good enough — and has been a …

    Source: Wadena Pioneer Journal - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Questions remain as Welch discusses Benton harassment case

    Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch sat down for interviews with selected reporters last week. He told most of them that his office had conducted an “informal investigation” into sexual harassment allegations against former Rep. Harry Benton, D- …

    Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    Young Aurora athletes compete at AAU Junior Olympic Games: ‘I’m representing something bigger than me’

    After track practice, 9-year-old Sheree Oliver of Aurora said she jogs around her back yard and practices her track starts. She said the sport challenges her and gives her confidence in school. This week, Sheree is one of several young athletes from Aurora …

    Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    2026 Mountain West Preview, Picks, Odds: Our Futures, Win Totals for UNLV, New Mexico, More

    The new Mountain West has arrived. With five teams — Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State — bolting for the Pac-12, the Mountain West has some new members coming through in 2026. The conference added three teams from …

    Source: Action Network - Pending
  • Published on 01:43 GMT

    Why Washington Huskies DC Ryan Walters extended his contract: ‘Crazy to leave this place’

    In Ryan Walters’ opinion, being elite implies consistency.  Any defensive unit, Walters said, can be locked in for one snap. One series. One quarter. One game. But to be truly considered among the best in the country, Washington's defensive coordinator …

    Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    United Athletic Conference Football Predictions: Tarleton State Favored as Abilene Christian Seeks Three-Peat

    With the 2026 FCS football season fast approaching, we’re making predictions for the United Athletic Conference. Abilene Christian and Tarleton State, last year’s co-champs, were tied atop the conference’s preseason poll. We’re here to break the tie. The …

    Source: The Analyst - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    90K rubber ducks float down Chicago River

    CHICAGO — A truck-full of yellow rubber duckies was dumped into the Chicago River, all for a good cause. The flotilla of more than 91,500 ducks started when the truck dumped them from one side of a half-raised bridge as part of the annual Chicago Ducky …

    Source: WJAX - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Duck Dive: Washington Football 2026 Preview

    Special thanks to Roman Tomashoff of Locked on Huskies for joining this week’s podcast to discuss Washington’s roster: To set the table for this year’s Washington team I think it’s important to familiarize the reader with the situation current head coach …

    Source: Addicted To Quack - Oregon - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    High School Huddle: St. Joseph-Ogden, GCMS announce 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

    Two schools in the local area have announced their next set of Hall of Fame inductees. St. Joseph-Ogden and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley will recognize their soon-to-be Hall of Famers next month during each school’s respective homecoming football games. The …

    Source: The News Gazette - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Meet Mark Watson, Missouri State football’s first general manager

    Considering his 14 years of wide-ranging Division I coaching experience, Mark Watson is still getting used to his current distinction: general manager. Until recently, the title of GM had been relatively foreign in the college football ranks, but the …

    Source: Springfield Daily Citizen - Missouri - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    AP Trending SummaryBrief at 12:06 p.m. EDT

    Defense attorneys say Tate brothers should remain free in the US as they fight extradition to the UK MIAMI (AP) — Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate argue that the brothers’ high-profile, public lives and other factors …

    Source: Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Congressional District 19 Jim Schwartzel shares priorities for Florida

    Aug. 7, 2026, 9:37 a.m. ET Jim Schwartzel is one of ten Republicans running for Florida’s 19th Congressional District seat. Schwartzel is campaigning on a "Trump conservative" platform focused on affordability, border security and water quality. …

    Source: Naples Daily News - Florida - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Roger Craig's path from kickball to Hall of Fame, with a lifelong teammate along for the ride

    Bill Walsh saw no reason to wait. Never mind that players were still in their tuxedo jackets on the night they received their Super Bowl rings after winning it all in 1984. The San Francisco 49ers coach pulled Roger Craig aside during the gala and looked …

    Source: The New York Times - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    Wednesday Sports: August 5, 2026

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    Source: KORN - South Dakota - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    11 high school boys soccer players to know in the Peoria area for 2026

    Aug. 7, 2026, 4:55 a.m. CT The boys soccer season is approaching in Illinois. Matches begin Aug. 24 in the regular season, with the IHSA postseason set to begin with regionals from Oct. 16-24. Sectionals are then Oct. 26-31, followed by supersectionals on …

    Source: Pekin Daily Times - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Linebacker battle between Miller, Combs is one of best of Jaguars training camp

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jaguars have big shoes to fill at linebacker following the departure of second-team All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd to the Carolina Panthers in March. The frontrunner for the position appears to be Ventrell Miller, who returns for …

    Source: News4Jax - Florida - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Obituaries: Aug. 7, 2026

    [Stock image] Judith Ann Barde January 31, 1943-July 25, 2026 Judith Ann "Judy" Barde passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved and cared for so deeply throughout her life. Judy was born and raised in Pittsburg, …

    Source: Ottawa News Network - Michigan - Pending
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Texas foundation makes massive $180M donation to Galveston hospital

    Since retiring from the NFL three years ago, Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt has been exploring a new field—investing. In 2023, the former defensive end and current CBS Sports football analyst bought a stake in English soccer team Burnley FC. A year later …

    Source: Culturemap - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    Miami Redhawks Announce 15 Newcomers to 2026-27 Swimming & Diving Roster

    Courtesy: Miami Redhawks Athletics OXFORD, Ohio – Miami University swimming and diving head coach Samantha Pitter has announced the addition of 15 student-athletes to her program ahead of the 2026-27 season. CJ Bernardo, Alessia Cappelli, Alexandra  …

    Source: SwimSwam - Texas - Neutral

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 22:24 GMT

    Lyles' swift 100 win earns him USATF Athlete of the Week honors

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Running a world-leading 9.79 to win the men's 100 at the Toyota USATF outdoor Championships, Noah Lyles (Clermont, FL/USATF Florida) earned recognition as the 28th USATF Athlete of the Week award winner for 2026. The reigning Olympic …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

    Team USATF World Athletics U20 Championships Preview

    EUGENE, Oregon — Four times in the previous 20 editions of the World Athletics U20 Championships Team USATF has tallied 20 or more total medals, putting the U.S. atop the all-time table with 280. That total and lead will likely add some padding this week …

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