FAYETTEVILLE — Charlie Collins didn't want to admit defeat, but Arkansas football wide receiver Chris Marshall had an ear-to-ear grin when Collins got asked if the offense had the upper hand at the first meaningful checkpoint of fall camp.
The Razorbacks went inside their home stadium and ran more than 130 plays during the first scrimmage of the month on Sunday, Aug. 16. The format featured 1s vs. 1s and 2s vs. 2s, while quarterbacks KJ Jackson and AJ Hill split reps with the first-team offense.
The media was not permitted to watch, but an Arkansas spokesperson provided a recap of the festivities. Here's everything we know about the first scrimmage of the fall.
The Boise State transfer, who came out of the Dallas high school ranks as a five-star recruit, hauled in a 34-yard touchdown pass from Jackson and had a 96-yard catch off a throw from Hill. The latter set up a 2-yard rushing score from Braylen Russell.
"Statistically, (Marshall) stood out, and he stood out as one of those where the stats actually match it," head coach Ryan Silverfield said.

#yard #marshall #offense

It's been busy in Chapel Hill this past week as students have been moving in on and off campus, and the First Day of Class is set for tomorrow. It looks like those classes will include a native of Mali who Michael Malone has high hopes for in terms of much-needed front court depth.
On Saturday, Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan had the major scoop that Sayon Keita had obtained his visa to come to the United States, and with that he should be on the ground in time to attend classes this week. That means he should be eligible to play when the 2026-27 basketball season tips off.
It will be interesting to see just how quickly Keita can get up to speed, as the rest of the the first team ***** embled by Malone — sans Cameron Fens — have been able to have informal practices together, allowing them to start to learn how to play together. Keita will be behind in that aspect, and fans will undoubtedly remember how much another late arrival in Luka Bogavac struggled. That Keita plays a different position and is younger might actually help him adjust quicker.
The news means that Malone will now have depth — albeit untested at a high-major college level — in the front court which was considered the major hole of the first ***** embled team. Another international transfer, Alex Samodurov, should also see minutes along with Fens — presuming Fens' ability to play isn't wiped out on appeal to higher courts.
With classes starting and the first public game for the Tar Heels less than two months away, the pressure will be on for Malone's inaugural Tar Heel squad to gel quickly and cohesively. The team is already staring at an announced non-conference schedule of Georgia, Marshall, West Virginia, Arkansas, Butler, Georgetown, Kentucky, and Illinois. Rumors are also out that another major non-conference game will be announced this week, also to be played in Greensboro.

#first #week #team #high

Ryan Silverfield is taking over a daunting rebuilding job as he begins his first season at the helm of the Arkansas Razorbacks. But the roster he inherited isn't totally bereft of talent.
There may be no sturdier building block on the team than Edge rusher Quincy Rhodes. Rhodes broke out as a junior in 2025, finishing with 44 total tackles and a team-leading 15.5 tackles for loss in addition to 8 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. That TFL total was the most by an Arkansas defender since Trey Flowers had 15.5 in 2015, and he also became the first 'Hawg to register double digit tackles for loss in a season since Landon Jackson in 2023. Nationally, he ranked 13th in tackles for loss per game and 23rd in sacks per game during the regular season.
Heading into 2026 Rhodes earned second team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the **** ociated Press and was also tabbed with second team recognition from Athlon Sports and third team from Phil Steele. He stands out as one of the few proven players remaining in Fayetteville after a mass roster exodus following the coaching change, meaning the entire Arkansas defensive identity in 2026 will likely run through him.
For Georgia, Rhodes presents a real problem up front. At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, he has the length to disrupt passing lanes and the first step to win one-on-one against tackles who aren't ready for his quickness. A player who forces 15+ tackles for loss in a season has a demonstrated ability to blow up run designs before they develop, and Georgia's offensive line will need a plan specifically built around neutralizing him rather than treating him as a standard edge rusher. Early season road trips can be unpredictable, and Rhodes gives Arkansas a legitimate chance to affect the September 19th matchup with the Bulldogs from the opening series.
Go 'Dawgs!!!

#arkansas

One of the big question marks for the Kentucky Wildcats heading into the 2026 season is the wide receiver position.
The wide receiver room is filled with potential, but there still remains a big question mark looming over which of those young players will step up.
Now just less than three weeks away from Kentucky's season opener against Youngstown State, one young wide receiver has been drawing some praise from Kentucky's coaching staff.
Ja'Kayden Ferguson, a four-star prospect in the class of 2025 from Houston, Texas, originally committed to Kentucky. However, Ferguson ultimately flipped to Arkansas. After one season in Fayetteville, Ferguson entered the transfer portal and committed to Kentucky following a visit. Now, the 6'2 speedster is drawing some attention in Lexington.
A few weeks ago, coach Will Stein specifically mentioned Ferguson during an appearance on Cole Cubelic's show as a "ball in hand" player with his ability to make plays in ***** e. Yesterday, following Kentucky's scrimmage, Stein spoke again about Ferguson.

#kentucky #wide #drawing

Coach Mark Few put the Gonzaga Bulldogs program and the university in Spokane, Washington, on the map. An underdog who built something that was never supposed to happen at a tiny Jesuit institution in the Inland Northwest.
Forget all the wins, championships, and NBA pedigree from its alumni for a second; his presence helped the school's enrollment and finances throughout the last 27 years. Helping grow other educational disciplines, such as mine with the Department of Integrated Media, and others. This situation for both parties was a match made in heaven from the beginning.
Along with Few, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 inducted coach Doc Rivers, coach Mike D'Antoni, forward/center Amar'e Stoudemire, forward Chamique Holdsclaw, forward Candace Parker, forward Elena Delle Donne, referee Joey Crawford, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team. The group received their "Naismith Orange" jackets the day before at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In attendance for Few's ceremony were, first and foremost, his family: wife Marcy Laca, sons AJ, Joe, Colt, and daughter Julia. His presenters were Hall of Famer John Stockton, Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari, and Managing Director of USA Basketball Grant Hill.
Arizona Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd, former Villanova Wildcats coach Jay Wright, sportscaster Neil Everett showed their love for Few. As well as some of his past and current staff members like **** istant coaches Brian Michaelson, RJay Barsh, Zach Norvell, Dan Monson, Bill Grier, Ray Giacoletti, Ricky Fois, and Roger Powell.

#coach

Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers has announced the captains for the 2026 football season.
On Aug. 15, the Cyclones revealed its six co-captains to lead a roster that features 82 newcomers in the first year of the Rogers era: quarterback Jaylen Raynor, running back Aiden Flora, offensive lineman Jake Taylor, defensive tackle Max Baloun, defensive end Isaac Terrell and cornerback David Coffey.
Raynor is entering his senior season after three years as a starter at Arkansas State. The dual-threat quarterback immediately took a leadership role upon arrival, before captains were officially named. He has a 62.9% career completion rate for 8,694 yards, 52 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He also has 1,183 career rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 414 carries.
Flora continues his ascent on the roster. A former walk-on that broke through on special teams as an All-Big 12 second-team returner last season, Flora is primed for a larger role and will be one of the top running backs on offense this year.
Taylor was one of the Cyclones' top acquisitions through the transfer portal and a leader on the offensive line. The Oklahoma transfer has appeared in 16 games for the Sooners, including four starts in 2024, but injuries have hindered his career. Now healthy, the 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle is getting a fresh start at Iowa State after spending four years with the Sooners.

#rogers #taylor

Arkansas defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. had just sat down for his Southeastern Conference media days session this summer when he was asked about personal goals for his senior season.
After talking about the number of sacks and tackles for loss he'd like to get, Rhodes closed his response with a simple request.
"I just want to win," he said.
He hasn't done nearly enough of that thus far in his career, through no fault of his own.
Rhodes collected eight sacks and 15 ½ tackles for loss to earn second-team ****** ociated Press all-SEC honors last season, but his team went 2-10 and failed to win a single conference game. The preseason SEC media poll forecasts Arkansas to finish last in the conference again this season.

#team

The North Carolina Tar Heels continue to build their recruiting board for the 2027 and 2028 classes as Michael Malone and his staff work towards the future of the program.
UNC has several offers out to 2027 and 2028 prospects and are moving forward in identifying top targets. As Fall approaches, it will be a busy time for visits across the country, including in Chapel Hill. But one of North Carolina's top targets is now drawing interest from a heated rival.
On Friday, five-star small forward Demarcus Henry took to social media to announce he has received an offer from the Duke Blue Devils:
The small forward hails from Arizona and now has 29 offers in his recruiting. He has some big programs after him, including Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, UConn, and Louisville in addition to UNC and Duke.
With the Blue Devils now getting involved, it could change some things in this recruitment. We might be headed or a Blue Blood battle here in the coming months.

#forward #duke #devils

For the second time this season, the Upshot League is sending a player to the WNBA.
The Dallas Wings announced on Friday, Aug. 14, that they had signed Christyn Williams to a developmental contract. Williams, who played her college ball at UConn, joins Indiana Fever forward Michelle Onyiah as players to make the jump from the Upshot to the WNBA.
Williams played at UConn from 2018 through 2022 and starred alongside Paige Bueckers in the backcourt for her final two seasons with the Huskies, going to the Final Four in both of those seasons. She also played one year with Azzi Fudd, and Williams will now reunite with both former Huskies teammates in Dallas.
Before going to college at UConn, the Arkansas native was the consensus National Player of the Year in high school, earning the nod from Gatorade, the WBCA, the committees that give out the Naismith and Morgan Wootten awards, and USA TODAY. Williams was also the MVP of the 2018 McDonald's All-American game.

#williams #played #year

(NewsNation) — Two new states have reported an outbreak of cyclospora linked to lettuce, bringing the total number of affected states to 17.
Officials with the Food and Drug Administration added Maine and Massachusetts to the list in a Thursday update on the outbreak.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness caused by cyclospora, have been confirmed in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Cyclosporiasis can last for weeks: Here's what to watch for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked laboratory-confirmed 13,895 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026, with 9,481 part of the outbreak. The total number of cases is likely to be higher because not everyone who is infected with cyclospora will see a doctor and because it requires specialized testing that may not be run for every person showing symptoms.

#maine #number

(NEXSTAR) – The Powerball jackpot has, once again, reached the $1 billion mark after no ticket was able to match the winning numbers drawn earlier this week.
Hours after the drawing Monday night, game officials estimated the jackpot at $975 million, but further review ******* ped the grand prize up to the rare estimated value of $1 billion with a cash value of $422.3 million.
The current jackpot now ranks as the eighth-largest in Powerball history, just $80 million away from tying for the No. 7 spot:
$2.04 billion: Nov. 7, 2022; California
$1.817 billion: Dec. 24, 2025; Arkansas

#million #estimated #california

MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) — A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.
The Maumelle High student felt unusual movement inside his headgear following warmups last week and brought his helmet to an ******* istant coach for inspection. A slithering, 2-foot cottonmouth was discovered behind some padding.
The pit viper was so reluctant to exit the helmet that police officers had to pour water into it to force the snake out and into a bag. Animal services technicians arrived a few minutes later, identified the snake as a deadly cottonmouth and took it to a wooded area far from the school.
Cottonmouths are the second-most venomous snakes found in Arkansas.
Animal services director Chris Davis said the player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten.

#inside

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) just landed one of the largest single contract awards in its history. On July 29, the Department of War handed the defense giant a seven-year, up to $53.86 billion undefinitized contract action for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, pushing the total multiyear deal to $58.62 billion once the $4.7 billion awarded back in April is added in. That is not an error, which raises a clear question: what is driving this level of demand?
The answer starts with real-world consumption. Fewer than 800 Patriot missiles reportedly remain in US inventories, a stockpile a CSIS report pegs as having lost 65% of its prewar 2,330 count during the Iran conflict, leaving roughly four years of production at the old pace to cover what got burned through in under three months of fighting. Lockheed is responding by tripling PAC-3 MSE production capacity by the end of 2030 and growing its Camden, Arkansas workforce from 1,200 to about 1,850 employees. This is Lockheed's second major multiyear award under the Department's Acquisition Transformation Strategy, following the $35 billion THAAD contract, and the company is backing it with $8 billion to $9 billion in facility investment through 2030, including new munitions centers in Troy, Alabama and Camden.
A cheaper companion missile, the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector priced around $2.5 million versus MSE's roughly $4 million, is being positioned as complementary rather than a cannibal of MSE volume, meaning it adds revenue instead of splitting it. Layer in the $3.5 billion Ultra Maritime acquisition that expanded Lockheed into undersea defense, and a business already generating $75.1 billion in FY2025 revenue, up 5.7%, with $6.9 billion in free cash flow and a net margin near 6.7%, looks like it is compounding its core strength rather than searching for a new one.
The flip side of that strength is dependency. Roughly 72% of 2025 sales came from the US government, and the F-35 program alone accounts for about 27% of revenue, meaning any shift in Washington's spending priorities or a program delay would hit Lockheed harder than a diversified industrial company. The balance sheet carries real leverage too, with debt to equity near 3.2x and a current ratio of just 1.1x, leaving a thinner liquidity cushion than investors might expect from a company this size.
Lockheed is also fighting a $4.25 billion lawsuit over alleged technology misappropriation and regularly defends against cyberattacks aimed at its sensitive intellectual property. And when Lockheed first unveiled the cheaper PAC-3 ACE missile, investors sold the stock off on fears it would eat into MSE margins, a worry the company disputes but one that shows how sensitive the market is to anything touching this contract's economics.

#missile #roughly

Newly released footage of an officer tackling an 18-year-old Black woman to the ground and punching her in the head after a traffic stop in Arkansas is causing anger and demands for a use-of-force investigation.
Alisa Hackett, of Osceola, Arkansas, was pulled over on State Highway 18 near Manila at about 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 1 after she was seen driving 71 mph in a 60-mph zone with the vehicle's hazard lights on, according to an Arkansas State Police report of the incident.
When she was pulled over, Hackett told state trooper Moisses Arellano she was rushing home because her car's window had broken, according to the police report.
Arellano noted that Hackett was not wearing her seat belt, had her license plate covered and had a cold bottle of liquor in the front seat, according to the police report. In the dashcam footage, Arellano can be heard saying, "Why do you have a ******* o's bottle, you're not even 21?" Later in the footage, Arellano acknowledges the bottle was sealed.
Arellano described Hackett as "being difficult" when he issued her citations, according to the report. He then called another trooper who said Hackett had been pulled over for speeding "a few days earlier" and had an open alcohol container in her vehicle, but was let go with a warning.

#according #police #pulled

As the football season quickly approaches, high school teams across Arkansas are ramping up their practices in preparation for the upcoming games. In a scary turn of events, one Maumelle High School player discovered he had been unknowingly sharing his helmet with a dangerous reptile for more than an hour during an August practice session.
The player from Maumelle High School had been practicing with a cottonmouth, one of the most venomous snakes native to Arkansas, nestled in the padding of his helmet.
The snake went undetected throughout drills until the player noticed persistent discomfort and alerted the coaching staff. Upon closer inspection, the coaches were stunned to find the two-foot-long Cottonmouth coiled inside the helmet lining.
Cottonmouth snakes possess potent venom that, if bitten, can cause intense pain, swelling, and tissue damage. Although deaths are uncommon, prompt medical treatment is essential to prevent lasting tissue loss or scarring.
Maumelle Animal Services responded to the scene and carefully extracted the cottonmouth from the helmet without incident. The snake was safely relocated to a wooded area far from the school grounds.

#school #cottonmouth

The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.
One of the more versatile players on the Auburn football roster is offensive lineman Kail Ellis. As a freshman in 2025, Ellis played in eight games and started two games at center after starter Connor Lew had his season ended due to injury. Against Arkansas, he, along with the rest of the offensive line, opened opportunities for the Tigers' rushing attack to gain 230 yards.
He showed his potential as a player, and he was rewarded by being named to the 2025 SEC All-Freshman Team. He also excelled in the classroom, being named to the 2025-26 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. Ellis most likely will not be the starter at center with South Florida transfer Cole Best on the roster.
Get to know sophomore offensive lineman Kail Ellis before the 2026 season by checking out his Auburn football player profile below.
Class: Sophomore

#tigers #freshman

Kendra and Joseph Duggar have withdrawn their not guilty plea after being charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment following a search of their Arkansas home.
In March, the reality TV star, 31, who is the younger brother of convicted ****** offender Josh Duggar, and his wife, Kendra, 27, were arrested and charged with false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a child, with sources revealing to People at the time that the accusations came as the result of a "home inspection."
Initially, the couple entered a not guilty plea and were expected to make an appearance in court on August 10.
However, they instead opted to enter a plea order by the court, which means they can either enter a guilty or no contest plea for those charges and avoid their court hearing.
Following that updated plea, a judge will now decide whether the parents should face any time behind bars or pay any fines. If convicted on all counts, they could each face a jail sentence of up to eight years and be forced to fork over thousands of dollars.

#court

NORMAN — Oklahoma football added depth to its defensive line on Monday.
The Sooners landed a commitment from Arkansas defensive tackle transfer Danny Saili, who was recently granted a fifth year of eligibility following the class of 2022 ruling in Colorado, On3 reported Monday night.
Saili's Instagram bio reads "D tackle at OU football."
Saili, who was listed at 6-foot-3, 319 pounds, saw action in 11 games last season for the Razorbacks, registering 10 tackles, a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries. He's been in the transfer portal since January.
Prior to his two seasons at Arkansas, Saili spent the spring of 2024 at BYU and played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. He was briefly committed to the Sooners during his time at Hutchinson.

#Sooners #seasons

NORMAN — Oklahoma football added depth to its defensive line on Monday.
The Sooners landed a commitment from Arkansas defensive tackle transfer Danny Saili, who was recently granted a fifth year of eligibility following the class of 2022 ruling in Colorado, On3 reported Monday night.
Saili's Instagram bio reads "D tackle at OU football."
Saili, who was listed at 6-foot-3, 319 pounds, saw action in 11 games last season for the Razorbacks, registering 10 tackles, a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries. He's been in the transfer portal since January.
Prior to his two seasons at Arkansas, Saili spent the spring of 2024 at BYU and played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. He was briefly committed to the Sooners during his time at Hutchinson.

#hutchinson #defensive #tackle #transfer

The Oklahoma Sooners filled their final roster spot on Monday night. The Sooners are expected to add Arkansas transfer defensive tackle Danny Saili, according to a report from On3's Pete Nakos and SoonerScoop's George Stoia. Saili entered the transfer portal back in January. Saili joins the Sooners with one year of eligibility remaining.
Saili was originally committed to Oklahoma from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas back in 2023 before flipping to BYU late in the cycle. After spending a season with the Cougars, Saili transferred to Arkansas, where he spent the last two seasons.
He played in 18 games for the Razorbacks, recording 14 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. According to Pro Football Focus, he played 379 snaps over the last two seasons, including 313 snaps in 2025. PFF graded him as a top-20 run defender in the SEC among defensive tackles with at least 170 snaps.
With a lot of experience and fantastic size, Saili will have an opportunity to push for rotational snaps at the nose tackle spot behind Jayden Jackson.
At 6-foot-6 and nearly 320 pounds, Saili has the size to take up ******* e and eat up double teams in the running game. He'll keep the linebacker corps clean and allow the defensive line around him to work against one-on-one ******* ignments more. Saili won't be easily moved off his spot, creating disruption in the running game.

#snaps #spot #defensive #oklahoma

Arkansas transfer defensive lineman Danny Saili has committed to Oklahoma, On3's Pete Nakos reported. Saili will be playing his final season of college football in Norman for Brent Venables and the Sooners after receiving an extra year of eligibility.
Saili's career began at Hutchinson (KS) CC, where he played from 2022-2023. He then transferred to BYU for the Spring 2024 semester, before subsequently transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2024 season. Across two seasons at Arkansas, Saili played in 18 games and recorded 14 tackles and 2.5 TFL.
The Topeka, Kansas native heads to an Oklahoma program fresh off an appearance in the College Football Playoff. He joins a Sooners defense that was tabbed as the best in the country by Crain & Cone heading into the 2026 season. Last season, Oklahoma ranked first in the SEC in YPG allowed (272.5 YPG) and PPG allowed (15.5 PPG).
At SEC Media Days last month, head coach Brent Venables opened up about not taking his defense for granted this season. The Sooners are seeking their second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance in 2026, and their defense will be key in making that happen.
"Defensively I don't take anything for granted," Venables said. "I say that to remind certainly myself but everybody that every year there's a new storyline when it comes to players emerging, players coming out of nowhere.

#season

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Strong second-quarter performance: Trex reported $418 million in net sales, up 8% year over year, as demand strengthened across product categories and customer segments. Adjusted EBITDA reached $112 million, while gross margin fell to 37.9% because of product mix and temporary costs tied to increased production.
Little Rock expansion accelerated: Trex moved up the Arkansas facility's production ramp by more than six months, with about half of its lines expected online by the end of 2026. Once fully operational, the plant could support approximately $1.8 billion to $2 billion in annual revenue and is expected to deliver larger margin benefits from 2027 onward.
Higher outlook and shareholder returns: Management raised its full-year guidance, including expected adjusted gross margin of about 38%, and forecast third-quarter sales of $305 million to $320 million. Trex also plans to repurchase up to an additional $150 million of shares during the remainder of 2026.
Q4 Earnings Suprise Could Offer Trex Stock a Path to Recovery

#Margin #quarter

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Second-quarter financial results improved: Revenue rose 7.8% year over year to $63.1 million, while operating income increased 9.4% to $9.6 million and EBITDA grew 7.1% to $12.5 million. Growth was driven by a higher-value mix of orthopedic and spine procedures despite a 2.3% decline in total surgical cases.
Case volumes were mixed: Outpatient procedures increased 0.9%, but inpatient, observation and pain-management cases declined. Management expects new pain and orthopedic physicians at Arkansas Surgical Hospital in September to help rebuild volumes.
Shareholder returns and liquidity remained strong: The company repurchased about 1.34 million shares for $17.1 million in Q2 and had $64.1 million in cash at quarter-end, including $58 million held corporately. Medical Facilities had no corporate-level bank debt after repaying its credit facility in 2024.
Medical Facilities (TSE:DR) reported higher second-quarter revenue, operating income and EBITDA, with results supported by a shift toward higher-value orthopedic and spine procedures despite a modest decline in total surgical case volume.

#million #ebitda

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said the 29-year-old basketball player's death was accidental.
Clarke was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on May 11. A person familiar with the terms of the investigation told The **** ociated Press after the Grizzlies announced Clarke's passing that drug paraphernalia was found at the residence. The person had spoken on condition of anonymity because those details had not been released publicly.
Clarke was under contract to be with the Grizzlies through the 2026-27 season.
About six weeks before he died, Clarke was arrested in Arkansas on charges of speeding, reckless driving and possessing a controlled substance. He was with Memphis for all seven of his pro seasons after finishing his college career at Gonzaga.

#angeles #found

The Georgia Bulldogs host seven home games during the 2026 college football season. Georgia has a fun home schedule that features four SEC opponents, one ACC opponent and two non-Power Four opponents.
Georgia gets Sanford Stadium warmed up with games against Tennessee State and Western Kentucky to start the season. Georgia fans get attend those games for a reasonable price, but inferior opponents paired with potentially hot September weather makes Georgia's first two home games much less desirable to attend than the rest of Georgia's schedule.
Our pick for Georgia's best home game of the season is the Oklahoma game. Georgia hosts Oklahoma in clash of two top-10 teams in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia fans can only hope the game will be as exciting as the 2017 season Rose Bowl game against Oklahoma.
Beyond the Oklahoma game, Georgia hosts Georgia Tech, Auburn, Missouri and Vanderbilt this fall. All of those games could end up as top-25 matchups. Each of those opponents got votes in the coaches poll and has the talent to compete with Georgia.
Georgia's Week 2 matchup with Western Kentucky may be more competitive than many fans think. Georgia rarely looks to crush (or cover the spread against) inferior opponents that aren't in the Power Four. The Bulldogs should breeze past Western Kentucky ahead of Georgia's SEC opener against Arkansas.

#opponents #season #kentucky #four

Gadsden City football quarterback Sam Sollie has committed to Auburn ahead of his junior season.
The ******* ans quarterback announced his decision on Saturday, Aug. 8, during a ceremony at the school. Sollie moved to Gadsden City ahead of his sophomore year from Westbrook Christian. In 2025, as a first-year starter he passed for 1,294 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Sollie is a Class of 2028 recruit and stands at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. Sollie is rated as the three-star prospect by 247Sports. He is ranked as the No. 44 quarterback in the class and the 21st-best player in Alabama.
Auburn won out from Sollie's top five of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State and Tennessee that he set on July 16th in an interview with The Gadsden Times. Sollie came out of his sophomore season with few offers but has since picked up offers from Kentucky, Tulane, Boston College, Arkansas and Missouri among others outside his top five.
"I love the coaches. I'm a big relationship guy. I love the facilities. I love all the campuses," Sollie said on July 16. "I'd be blessed to be at any of those places."

#gadsden #city #ahead

Goats' Championship — Saturday, Aug. 8
The St. Joseph Goats get the honor to host The Arena League Championship Game this Saturday at their home stadium, Civic Arena. The Goats will take on the Arkansas Diamonds, who they played in Week 1 this season and came out on top 40-14. The Goats will be playing in their first championship after defeating the Nebraska Siege 57-55. While the Diamonds will be playing in their second straight TAL Championship. For more information and tickets, visit https://stjgoatsfootball.c...
High School Sports — Monday, Aug. 10
It's that time of year! Fall sports are back for MSHSAA schools. Although we're a long way from the crisp fall days and Friday night lights, Aug. 10 marks the start of practices for schools in the area. The News-Press will be on the ground covering our county's schools and producing previews for individual teams, including a very important Pigskin Preview releasing on Aug. 28.
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#goats #arena

Aug. 6—CHAMPAIGN — Aidan Laughery wouldn't mind if the Illinois running backs group he belongs to started wearing the same helmet cameras the Illini quarterbacks have sported this week in training camp.
Brandon Henderson likes the idea, too, but the Illinois offensive lineman understands it wouldn't be all that feasible for his position group. One play, one clash on the line with his defensive counterpart, and that camera would likely be returned in pieces to director of video Joe Maggio.
"They might be broken before they even start," Henderson said.
"They threw up a clip in the team meeting of the quarterback's view," Laughery added. "I think it's awesome. It gives those guys a chance to watch film and let us see what they're seeing. It ain't so easy."
Mounting a small camera on a quarterback's helmet isn't something Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. cooked up this offseason. It's been done before, including when Lunney was tight ends coach for Bret Bielema at Arkansas.

#offensive

The Trucking ***** ociation Executives Council (TAEC) says a year of coordinated federal and state enforcement has resulted in sweeping changes to cross-border trucking, commercial driver licensing and highway safety.
In its "Trucking Resurgence: The Fight for Fairness and Safety Progress Report," released July 23, the organization said actions by federal and state authorities and law enforcement agencies have significantly strengthened oversight of cross-border trucking operations and commercial driver qualifications.
TAEC represents executives from state trucking ***** ociations across the country, including Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas.
The report builds on the group's "Trucking Resurgence" action plan released in 2025 calling for tougher enforcement against what it describes as bad actors exploiting weaknesses in trucking regulations.
Among the report's biggest areas of progress is what TAEC calls "Cross-Border Workforce Integrity."

#progress

Eleven down, three to go in the UNM Lobo men's basketball nonconference schedule.
The team announced on Tuesday a Nov. 10 home game against the Little Rock Trojans (formerly Arkansas Little Rock).
The Trojans went 12-20 last season and at 9-11 finished 7th in the 11-team Ohio Valley Conference. They had a final KenPom.com rating of 310 and final NET rating of 309.
UNM will have an 18-game Mountain West schedule and 14 nonconference games, the first of which will be Nov. 2 in the Pit vs. Utah Tech. There will also be three exhibition games, two of which are already known.
Of the three remaining nonconference games to still announce, at least one is expected to be a non-Division I opponent for a home game in the Pit.

#schedule