Blake Shelton is making sure Gwen Stefani knows just how loved she is on her birthday.
The country star celebrated his wife's 57th birthday over the weekend, taking to Instagram on Saturday with a collection of photos chronicling some of their sweetest times together.
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#stefani #birthday #Instagram #saturday

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange missed several redzone opportunities, turned the ball over at costly times and committed numerous penalties to undo all of their hard work against the Golden Bears. A game in which the offensive numbers looked far better for Syracuse ended in a Cal 21-18 win when Golden Bears safety Kingston Lopa housed a pick six for the eventual winning score with 4:51 left in the 4th quarter.
Syracuse started the game with the ball, and fireworks showed immediately. Tylik Hill ripped a 55 yard rush on the second play of the game to immediately put the Orange in a goal-to-go situation. Syracuse couldn't convert and settled for a Tripp Woody field goal to open the scoring at 3-0.
Cal set its intentions early by playing in empty sets for much of its first drive. Although the Golden Bears got a first down, impressive pressure from Keyshawn Johnson and Dillan Fontus on 3rd down stalled the first Cal drive before midfield.
Syracuse's second drive saw the return of Justus Ross-Simmons, newly eligible after a long and nervous legal battle. He snagged the first Orange reception of the day, going 22 yards up the right sideline. Shavane Anderson Jr. also started to show that his first week performance wasn't a fluke with a pair of good eight-yard gains to move the chains. The Orange had to punt, however, to end their second drive of the day.
Cal showed more of its pass heavy offense, led by its star quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. After moving the chains with some good outside passes, JKS finally targeted his top receiver, Ian Strong on a third down play. Syracuse had ****** r Ward instead of Chris Peal covering Strong on this play, but Ward did a great job to force an incompletion and end Cal's second drive.

#orange #game #play #down

The state of Utah has produced some elite quarterbacks over the years whether from high school or college – Jaxson Dart, Steve Young, Ty Detmer, Jim McMahon, Steve Sarkisian – so the place knows the position.
So far this season heading into another weekend of games, high school quarterbacks in Utah are putting up huge numbers, some of the best in the country and there are not only a few of them.
The depth among stat-stuffing quarterbacks in the Beehive State is striking and influencing some of their recruitments as well.
In terms of overall passing yards, Utah high school quarterbacks have an advantage because many of them have played four games when the rest of the country has only played three but, still, their passing yards per game numbers are through the roof.
Through four games, Kingston Wright from Manti, Utah leads the country averaging 404 passing yards per game.

#utah #quarterbacks #school #yards

The Alabama Crimson Tide have lost a commitment in their 2028 recruiting class. Three-star linebacker Ryquan Butler decommitted on Sunday, according to a report from Brendan Sonnone of 247Sports.
Butler is from Loachapoka, Alabama, and committed to Alabama on July 7. He picked the Crimson Tide over the FSU Seminoles, Ole Miss Rebels, Auburn Tigers, and several other programs.
He is ranked as the No. 521 overall player and No. 34 linebacker in the 247Sports composite. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder is also the No. 19 player from Alabama.
While the loss stings, Alabama's 2028 recruiting class is still in a great place. They still have the top 2028 recruiting class in the country with six commitments overall, including three-star linebacker Dustin Henry. Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear, the No. 44 player in the country, is their highest-ranked commit and the leader of the group.
Butler was enjoying an excellent start to his junior season before he decided to reopen his recruitment. In two games, he recorded 27 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, and two forced fumbles for Loachapoka High School. He also plays on offense, carrying the ball 11 times for 92 yards and four touchdowns.

#linebacker #crimson

Nearly every bar around town will be showing Tennessee football's home opener against Furman, but some of our favorite spots to watch the Vols are places where you can see and hear the game.
College football season is the best time of year in Knoxville, and more than 100,000 fans are expected to pour into Neyland Stadium on Sept. 5 as the Volunteers kick off their season against the Paladins. Bars across the city also will be packed with crowds dressed in orange and white.
To save you the hassle of showing up somewhere you can't hear what's happening on TV, here's a quick list of places we know will have the sound on during the game.
Looking for a hole-in-the-wall to kick off the Tennessee football season? Back Door Tavern is a dive bar fixture on Kingston Pike, and it's the place Knox News readers voted Knoxville's best Vols bar in 2025.
With TVs on almost every wall, you shouldn't miss a moment of Tennessee's first game. This bar proudly displays Tennessee flags and signs, as well as Vols memorabilia behind the bar, on the ceiling and above its stage.

#game #showing

AEW All In 2026 delivered as one of the year's best professional wrestling events this past Sunday in London. On the grand stage of the world-famous Wembley Stadium, one of the annual spectacle's biggest moments was the debut of Kofi and Austin Creed — now known as The New Level after spending years in WWE as Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day.
The legendary duo wasn't advertised for the pay-per-view event, but instead made their arrival as a surprise entrant in the promotion's first-ever Trios Roulette Royal match for the AEW Trios Championships. Alongside Swerve Strickland, Kofi and Creed pulled off the win to become the new champions on only their first night on the job.
Kofi and Creed parted ways with WWE in a shocking development in May after a 12-year run teaming together, in addition to teaming with Big E. While Big E remained with the company as a retired wrestler-turned-analyst, Kofi and Creed were asked to take significant pay cuts when it came time to negotiate their contracts.
Speaking on Monday's edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show," they revealed that they only officially signed with AEW a day before All In. Regarding their WWE departure, the reported 50% pay-cut ask was incorrect: it was higher, according to Kofi.
"We just thought the terms that they wanted us to perform under were not fair based on what we brought to the table, based on what we're worth, based on the knowledge and prowess we have as performers and wrestlers," Kofi told Uncrowned. "What we can give back to the younger people and do in entertainment. Being able to go out there and garner a reaction as good guys or bad guys, no matter the situation. We took a lot of great pride in being Swiss Army knives. Whatever the situation was, we would make it great and make it entertaining. Compensation was definitely a big part, for sure, but more so, we wanted to work.

#wanted

A day after announcing their initial 53-man roster, the Houston Texans were not awarded any players off the NFL's waiver wire Monday.
After sifting through hundreds of players who had been cut Sunday evening, the Texans opted to not put in a claim on any players from other teams, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, whom the Texans cut Sunday but had hoped to bring back to their practice squad, was claimed by the Miami Dolphins.
For now, the Texans' 53-man roster will remain relatively the same as it was at the NFL's deadline.
The Texans do plan to sign edge rusher Dominique Robinson to a one-year deal Tuesday, the source said. To make room for Robinson, Houston needs to make a corresponding move.

#roster

Usain Bolt just got engaged to his longtime girlfriend!
The eight-time Olympic gold medalist popped the big question to Kasi Bennett after over a decade of dating as they celebrated his 40th birthday. Bennett, 36, made all the arrangements for the celebration but the Jamaican retired sprinter has something else in mind.
Bolt popped the big question to Bennett with a 5-carat diamond ring featuring an oval cut, which the Jamaican model showed off in several pictures posted on Instagram.
For the special occasion, which was held at the One Belmont in Kingston, Jamaica, per local news outlet Jamaica Observer, Bennett looked stunning in a gold form-fitting gown with silver sequin detailing. As for Bolt, he sported a gray checkered suit with light blue loafers.
"A million moments led us here. Yes, always," Bennett captioned the photos.

#Jamaica #popped #question

LaToya Malcolm's family held a funeral service for the former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist on Aug. 22
Malcolm's service was held at Central **** emblies of God church in Kingston, Jamaica
The pageant queen was 35 when she died on July 17
The family of LaToya Malcolm, the former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who died at 35 on July 17, is laying her to rest a month after her death.

On July 18, the pageant announced that Malcolm had died, writing, "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Miss Universe Jamaica alumna LaToya Malcolm, who proudly competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition." Malcolm competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant and later went on to hold the 2024 Miss Jamaica Bikini International **** le.

On Aug. 22, Malcolm's family held a funeral service for her at 10 a.m. at Central **** emblies of God church in Kingston, Jamaica, according to a graphic shared with PEOPLE by one of her family members.
Latoya Malcolm.
Credit: Latoya Malcolm/Instagram

#miss #latoya #universe #family

The name, image and likeness collective that connects Tennessee fans with athletes, exclusive experiences and merchandise is opening a store in Knoxville that will sell limited-edition Vols gear.
The Volunteer Club, which supports University of Tennessee athletes through fan memberships and merch sales, announced its first storefront is opening Sept. 4 at 6601 Kingston Pike in Bearden.
The store represents the "next evolution" for NIL, said co-owner Will Crockett, who told Knox News he is launching the concept as a way to bridge the gap between fans and athletes with a physical ***** e for them to interact. In other words, according to a news release, the store will be anything but "another traditional Tennessee apparel shop."
"There are plenty of those already," the announcement said, "and they do just fine."
Former Tennessee running back Travis Stephens will be on hand for the grand opening, which invites fans into a ***** e designed to feel like a piece of Vols history. The Volunteer Club storefront will feature authentic, nostalgic decorations such as a 1930s-era scoreboard on the wall, Crockett said, as well as an old bathroom door and phone booth from Neyland Stadium. A fridge will be stocked with complimentary orange soda and a variety of Tennessee-themed goods.

#fans #athletes #club

As we remain in the doldrums of the NBA offseason, today, we begin our annual series in which we project the top players at each position for the campaign ahead.
We begin with the Top 27 point guards for the 2026-27 season, a project that was not easy to put together, as the point guard position is arguably the most loaded in the NBA today. The Top 2 feature MVP-caliber talents, the third-place finisher here finished Top 5 in the MVP vote himself, and a player who only just cracked the Top 5 led his team to a championship and earned Finals MVP honors just last year.
Just missed the cut: Kingston Flemings, Andrew Nembhard, Davion Mitchell
2026-27 salary: $8,021,640 (204th overall)
The reigning No. 7 overall pick and one of just two rookie point guards in this ranking, Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr.

#point #position #overall #kingston

Michael Block was disqualified Sunday from a Staysure Legends Tour event in Aberdeen, Scotland, after he walked off the course 12 holes into his final round of the PGA Seniors Championship.
According to the tour, which is the DP World Tour's equivalent to the PGA Tour Champions, the 50-year-old Block "left the course before completing his round and without completing the necessary process of advising Tour officials of any injury or illness."
Block, who was competing on a sponsor exemption, was also penalized two strokes for arriving late to his final-round tee time, the tour confirmed.
Monday Q Info's Ryan French first reported that Block, who went out in 7-over 43 at Trump International Golf Links, bogeyed the 12th hole and then "walked off the course." French added, citing multiple unnamed sources, that Block "didn't say anything to his playing partners" and that Block "was frustrated with the course conditions."
Block, though refuted some specifics of that report, explaining to Golf Digest's Evin Priest through text messages that he withdrew because of a left-wrist injury and did communicate his reasoning with his playing competitors, Paul Streeter and James Kingston.

#block #course

Michael Johnson has admitted the fallout from Grand Slam Track (GST) was "the most stress" he had faced for a long time and clarified the financial situation after its controversial demise, including an alleged "secret" payment to himself.
The four-time Olympic champion was at the heart of the league, which had its inaugural season in 2025 with meets in Kingston, Jamaica and in the US cities of Miami and Philadelphia.
The inaugural event in Kingston was in front of a barely third-full stadium, while the fourth and final meet scheduled in Los Angeles in June was cancelled and Grand Slam Track filed for bankruptcy in December 2025.
Grand Slam Track controversially collapsed under Michael Johnson's watch (AFP/Getty)
In March 2026, a legal filing by GST's creditors accused Johnson of "secretly" paying himself $500,000 (£370,000) days before the season collapsed, a claim a GST representative said at the time was "unfounded and false".

#grand #slam #himself #season

Josh Kerr didn't get much sleep last night. "There's no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it's bouncing," the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice.
The response - 11 hours after his Commonwealth Games mile victory - was entirely in keeping with the way Kerr has conducted himself this week. Embedded with Team Scotland, back home among his own people, and absolutely revelling in it.
Look at his social media. Reels of the 28-year-old running around the streets of the city. In its parks and on its tracks. Pictures of him loosening off under a Kingston Bridge flyover in a hotel car park. Images of him engaging with the crowd.
His crowd, the people who came to see the mile record holder on Saturday night.
Among them were Kerr's grandparents and nephews, his first ever coach, and his training partners from when he was 11 or 12.

#crowd

When Saroya Tinker began considering where the Women of Colour Hockey Collective should hold its first international clinic to promote the sport and distribute free equipment, one destination stood out: Jamaica.
Here was an opportunity to give back for the Canadian-born Tinker and many of her WCHC members who have ancestral ties to the Caribbean nation. They did so by holding a three-day series of clinics that attracted about 150 Jamaican girls and boys in the nation's capital of Kingston last weekend.
"A lot of gratitude. I mean very emotional," Tinker said on Friday. "Just looking back and realizing that we got to impact a lot of our roots, and giving back to our community and introducing a game that we love, and we hope they'll love as much as we do."
Tinker is a former pro hockey player who has turned to broadcasting, and helped co-found what was then called the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, and rebranded to the WCHC last year. The collective's objective is making hockey more accessible to women and girls of color, and backed by the Professional Women's Hockey League.
After holding clinics and offering programs in Canada, the WCHC decided to broaden its reach especially after hosting three girls from Kenya a year ago. The collective members include women of color playing at the collegiate and pro levels, with 15 making the trip to Jamaica, including Canadian national team and PWHL Vancouver defender Sophie Jaques,

#wchc #collective

Alabama's 2028 recruiting class is beginning to take shape impressively.
According to Rivals national recruiting director Steve Wiltfong, the Crimson Tide are one of the biggest early winners in the 2028 cycle after landing another major commitment over the weekend. With three commitments already in July and several of the nation's elite prospects heavily considering Alabama, Kalen DeBoer and his staff have positioned themselves for what could become one of the nation's top recruiting classes.
Alabama added another significant piece on Sunday when four-star linebacker Tysir Young, the nation's No. 7 linebacker, announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
Young joins an already impressive foundation that includes:
No. 4 quarterback Kingston Preyear

#alabama #young #already

The Washington Huskies are aiming at some of the nation's best defensive linemen in the 2028 class, and among their top priorities is four-star Kingston Brown.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound product of Carver High School in Georgia, who took an unofficial visit to Seattle in March for Junior Day, is ranked as the No. 193 overall prospect and No. 22 defensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, and has quickly become one of the nation's most coveted underclassman pass rushers.
Brown holds 25 offers, with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M all among the programs in pursuit of his services, but after convincing him to take a cross-country trip to host him and extend an in-person offer, Jedd Fisch's coaching staff may have an early advantage in his recruitment.
During his sophomore year, Brown turned in 50 tackles, 21 for loss, with 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception, while showcasing the versatile skill set that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters covets along the interior of the defensive front.
On film, Brown is a disruptive presence who plays with great power and a strong motor while lining up at both defensive tackle and as a standup edge rusher. He also offers a high floor as a run defender, playing with the effort and explosiveness needed to succeed along the interior, where he's consistently able to shoot through gaps and make plays in the backfield.

#defensive #offers #along #interior

A journalist suggests that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might need a fresh reset after a string of setbacks in Hollywood. He also noted that Meghan may have been disappointed by the lack of public engagements in their UK visit. He further touched on the Sussexes' financial situation, their Hollywood struggles, and the debatable aftermath of the reunion.
Journalist Nelson Aspen, along with Will Kingston, discussed the Sussexes' Hollywood struggles and how they need a major rebranding effort. Aspen alleged that Meghan Markle could have been "sad" as her return to the UK was not captured publicly.
He said, "However, she said she would let Harry lead the way and she was very supportive of him, and I think it's wonderful that your king somehow managed to wait them out and play them like a fiddle." He further mentioned that the couple does need a "reinvention" as they struggle to keep their footing in Hollywood.
Aspen noted that Prince Harry is likely trying to get back into the royal family's good graces. The expert added that the reunion was the perfect opportunity to take a step in that direction. Kingston argued that both Sussexes constantly attempt to reinvent themselves publicly through various projects. Those efforts, however, appear to fail repeatedly.
He claimed that "neither of them has a great deal of talent" required to sustain long-term success in the industry. However, he believes that the Invictus Games do contribute slightly positively to their rebranding. Aspen then pointed out Harry's financial difficulties with the Invictus Games. He noted how several people want him removed from it.

A journalist suggests that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might need a fresh reset after a string of setbacks in Hollywood. He also noted that Meghan may have been disappointed by the lack of public engagements in their UK visit. He further touched on the Sussexes' financial situation, their Hollywood struggles, and the debatable aftermath of the reunion.
Journalist Nelson Aspen, along with Will Kingston, discussed the Sussexes' Hollywood struggles and how they need a major rebranding effort. Aspen alleged that Meghan Markle could have been "sad" as her return to the UK was not captured publicly.
He said, "However, she said she would let Harry lead the way and she was very supportive of him, and I think it's wonderful that your king somehow managed to wait them out and play them like a fiddle." He further mentioned that the couple does need a "reinvention" as they struggle to keep their footing in Hollywood.
Aspen noted that Prince Harry is likely trying to get back into the royal family's good graces. The expert added that the reunion was the perfect opportunity to take a step in that direction. Kingston argued that both Sussexes constantly attempt to reinvent themselves publicly through various projects. Those efforts, however, appear to fail repeatedly.
He claimed that "neither of them has a great deal of talent" required to sustain long-term success in the industry. However, he believes that the Invictus Games do contribute slightly positively to their rebranding. Aspen then pointed out Harry's financial difficulties with the Invictus Games. He noted how several people want him removed from it.

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The Celtics will try to remain undefeated when they take on the Hawks in their latest NBA Summer League game.
Boston defeated Charlotte, 87-75, on Sunday to move to 2-0 in the Las Vegas Summer League. Dillon Mitchell led all scorers with 24 points, and John Tonje (17 points) and Hugo Gonzalez (14 points) helped the Celtics secure another victory.
The Hawks are also 2-0 after beating the Spurs and Nets. First-round pick Kingston Flemings totaled nine points, seven rebounds and five **** ists in Atlanta's 83-76 win over Brooklyn.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Hawks, including TV and streaming options for the Summer League game.

LAS VEGAS -- The Brooklyn Nets (1-1) came into Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks (2-0) with the hope of winning their second game in as many days, despite being without Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. Brooklyn still had the rest of the roster available to go against Kingston Flemings and the Hawks, but they let go of the rope in the fourth quarter.
The Nets lost to Atlanta 83-76 thanks to the Hawks winning the fourth quarter 26-16 thanks to the contributions of players like Kobe Johnson and Zuby Ejiofor. Brooklyn had some standouts in this matchup as center Chaney Johnson went off for 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five steals while forward Danny Wolf had 20 points and five rebounds.
For the Hawks, Johnson finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four ******* ists coming off the bench while Ejiofor had 13 points and six rebounds. The Nets shot just 8% from behind the three-point line so it was not their strongest long-range shooting game and they also turned the ball over 21 times, allowing Atlanta to keep getting out in transition to score easy baskets.
Here are the Nets player grades following Saturday's loss to the Hawks:
With Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. not playing in this game, there were plenty of ball-handling reps for Saraf to take advantage of and he did a good job of facilitating the offense. Saraf was not particularly efficient on the offensive end as he had his fair share of struggles finishing at the rim, but he was able to get to the free-throw line multiple times and played solid defense as well.

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With Rugby League and Rugby Union matches now being played at our Hill **** inson Stadium, it is the perfect time to tell the story of Clarence Berry — a man who lived the ultimate sporting dream by starring at the highest level in both rugby and football.
Berry first made his name in the oval-ball game, making his debut for Warrington on 25 February 1905. In a tense home clash against Swinton, it was Berry's second-half penalty kick that secured a crucial victory for his side.
He went on to make another six appearances that season but suffered the heartbreak of missing out on selection for the Rugby League Cup Final in Leeds. Warrington lifted the trophy for the very first time with a 6-0 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers without him.

The 2028 class quarterback dominoes are falling, and for Notre Dame, it hasn't been the easiest time.
The Trey Tagliaferri experience wasn't ideal for the Irish, after committing he quickly changed his mind and made the decision to join Oklahoma's group. With just four offers out to the class, Notre Dame's targets have dwindled, as now two of them have committed elsewhere and a third, Kingston Preyear announces today with the Irish most likely not being the choice.
That leaves just Lukas Prock as the lone target with an offer, and as he told 247Sports Brian Dohn (subscription required), he would have liked to commit following his upcoming season, but that might not be a viable option right now. With many of the top 2028 quarterbacks already making their decisions, the 6-foot, 2-inch and 190-pound star thinks he might have to move up his verbal timeline.
Prock said "the last thing I want is all my top three (Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Indiana), top four options being taken and then me sitting there saying 'All right, what do I do know?'" None of his top teams have a commitment at the moment, and that could surely change over the next few months. As of right now, the Irish haven't made a move on another quarterback in the class, so this one could end up seeing Prock land with Notre Dame.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Stephen Francis, the influential Jamaican track and field coach whose athletes won Olympic and world ****** les and helped turn the small Caribbean island into a sprinting powerhouse, has died, his club said Sunday. He was 64.
The training group Francis co-founded in 1999, the Maximising Velocity & Power Track & Field Club, or MVP, became one of the sport's premier training centers, producing generations of Olympic champions and world record holders. The club said Sunday that Francis had died late Saturday but did not disclose a cause of death.
"Stephen Francis changed the trajectory of Jamaican athletics for the better. He proved that Jamaican athletes, guided by Jamaican coaches, supported by Jamaican management, and training in Jamaica, could become the very best in the world," Bruce James, president of MVP, said in a statement.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness offered his condolences, recalling Francis' "bold decision" to abandon his career in finance and dedicate his life to coaching track at a time when the most elite athletes in the island of just 2.8 million people sought training abroad.
"That choice helped shape one of the greatest legacies in track and field and inspired countless athletes to believe in themselves and pursue excellence," Holness wrote on X. "Jamaica has lost a remarkable son whose impact will be felt for generations."

NBA Summer League kicked during the holiday weekend. Between 4th of July cookouts, hot dog eating contests, regular season baseball and the World Cup, it's understandable if you weren't watching pre-preseason exhibitions featuring a lot of players who won't play once the regular season rolls around.
But just because it wasn't worth your time to watch it live that doesn't mean nothing notable happened. A number of notable draft picks including the second and third picks made their professional debuts. Here's how they did:
Darryn Peterson has incredibly high expectations this season. He scored 28 points in 27 minutes on 11-of-21 shooting. He made 4-of-7 three-pointers, grabbed five rebounds and had two ******* ists and two blocks to go along with a very Summer League-y eight turnovers in an overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Kingston Flemmings, the eighth pick in the draft, had 14 points, nine ******* ists, four steals and just one turnover for Atlanta.
Cameron Boozer had 15 points, four rebounds and four ******* ists in 24 minutes. He made 7-of-11 shots and was 1-of-3 from three as the Memphis Grizzlies blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-74.

While many Michigan State basketball fans are out celebrating the Fourth of July, MSU's staff is still hitting the recruiting trail. On Saturday, 2027 point guard Jaxson Davis announced on his Instagram page that he received an offer from the Spartans.
Davis, a 4-star point guard, is the No. 39-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class and the No. 12-ranked point guard in that class. He's also the top-ranked player in Kansas, where he plays for Monarch Academy in Kansas City. Davis has been heavily recruited by Iowa, along with schools like Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Purdue, and several others.
Davis is the fourth player MSU has offered in the 2027 class, joining shooting guard Kingston Thomas, combo guard Joshua Tyson, and center Jadyn Jenkins on the Spartans' offer list for that year.
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The NBA's rookie showcase comes to Salt Lake City for Fourth of July weekend as the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks tip off at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus.
Four of the top 12 picks from the 2026 NBA draft should be on display, giving fans an early look at some of the most hyped prospects to enter the league in years.
Jazz fans will get their first glimpse of No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson, while the Grizzlies will debut No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer. Oklahoma City will roll out No. 12 pick Aday Mara, the 7-foot-3 center who helped Michigan claim the national championship this spring and immediately figures into the Thunder's long-term defensive scheme. Atlanta's Kingston Flemings, the No. 8 selection out of Houston, rounds out the headliners.
The Salt Lake City Summer League runs July 4, 6 and 7.

Jul. 2—AIKEN — The Aiken Baseball Club AAA used a strong middle-inning surge and timely defense to secure a 7-5 victory over Batesburg-Leesville on Tuesday night at South Aiken High School.
Around 100 fans gathered for the 7 p.m. matchup. Despite temperatures near 90 degrees, both teams brought early energy to the field, setting the tone for a competitive contest.
Aiken made a statement on the very first play of the game. Pitcher Kingston Sweetnam fired a fastball down the middle, and the batter sent a sharp line drive screaming back toward the mound. Sweetnam reacted instantly, ******* ing the ball out of the air for the first out of the night. The play drew immediate cheers from the crowd and gave Aiken an early spark.
Both teams battled through the opening innings with solid pitching and defensive stops, but Aiken began to separate itself in the third inning. Taking advantage of defensive gaps from Batesburg-Leesville, Aiken's hitters found open ******* e across the field and kept pressure on the bases.
That offensive momentum turned into a breakout inning as Aiken piled on five runs in the third. Consistent contact, aggressive baserunning and timely hitting allowed the home side to take control and build a comfortable lead.

The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books. We graded each pick of the first round and second round. Now let’s get to the overall team grades:
East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Toronto Raptors • Washington Wizards
West: Dallas Mavericks • Denver Nuggets • Golden State Warriors • Houston Rockets • LA Clippers • Los Angeles Lakers • Memphis Grizzlies • Minnesota Timberwolves • New Orleans Pelicans • Oklahoma City Thunder • Phoenix Suns • Portland Trail Blazers • Sacramento Kings • San Antonio Spurs • Utah Jazz
Round 1: Kingston Flemings (No. 8), Zuby Ejiofor (No. 23)
Round 2: Henri Veesaar (No. 52)

The Atlanta Hawks were a team of mystery on the first night of the NBA draft, but clues were lying around. The Hawks' needs entering the draft were noticeable. Find a long-term point guard and solve the problems that inevitably led to their season ending against the eventual NBA champions, the New York Knicks. They addressed some of these issues in the first round of the draft with the 8th and 23rd overall picks to kick off a new era of Hawks basketball.
If you had to trust and believe in one small guard to develop and become the future of a franchise, you'd choose Kingston Flemings.
Every trip on the floor, he makes his presence known. The competitive spirit is apparent not just in his play on the floor but also in how he approaches life. A day before the draft, Flemings wrote a letter in The Players' Tribune, **** led "A Letter to NBA GMs," revealing what makes him compete in the way he does and what basketball means to him.
Flemings is a 6-foot-2 guard from the University of Houston who dominated throughout his freshman season. He is a shorter guard in this draft but makes up for it with a wider wingspan. This is very apparent on the defensive side of the floor, where he's able to consistently cause havoc on the ball and in the passing lanes. Rebounding at his size will always be a challenge, but he has the attitude to become an annoying guy for defenses to box out.
There are so many tools for Flemings to develop on the offensive side of the floor at the next level. Averaging 16.1 points per game at 47% from the field, he is a very crafty driver for his size and often used his elite speed to blow past defenders, but showed a variety of moves to get to the rim, avoiding rim protectors. With athleticism as his trump card, he is often able to create his own shot at will in one-on-one situations because of his speed.