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Coach archetypes in EA Sports College Football 26: Ultimate guide
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
After months of anticipation, the EA Sports College Football 26 was launched on Thursday. It marked the second release from the franchise following its return last year, more than a decade since its hiatus due to copyright disputes. Just like the...
Is College Football 26 on Game Pass? Exploring EA Sports game's access, platform details, price and more
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
EA Sports launched College Football 26 on Thursday after months of anticipation for the latest installment of the video game. It marked the second edition of the game released by the publisher following its return from more than a decade's hiatus...
Summer concerts offer variety of good music
The Chronicle - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Since it’s impossible to be in two places at one time, music lovers will just have to take their pick as another Concerts in the Park series opens with soulful, psychedelic-groove band Connectarine on Wednesday, July 16 at Island Park in...
Alabama students improve on state reading, math testing: ‘Good news’
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Alabama students are performing better across nearly all grade levels and subjects, a sign that recent reforms could be paying off, according to new test results. English, math and science scores on 2025 tests jumped. Officials praised results...
Nominate Area Veterans for Recognition at Back Road Music Festival Opening Ceremony on August 9, 2025
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
The Back Road Music Festival is calling on the community to help honor six veterans during its opening ceremonies on August 9th. Organizers are seeking nominations for veterans who deserve recognition for their service. Each selected honoree will...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:09 a.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and...
Beat the heat: How small changes can lead to big savings on your Alabama energy bill
WJSU - Alabama
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As summer temperatures rise in Alabama, so do energy bills, prompting Alabama Power to offer advice on how to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Shon Richey, Alabama Power's Residential Support Manager, emphasized the...
New college sports agency rejects donor-backed collectives
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to...
Former Alabama forward to sign $68 million contract extension with New Orleans Pelicans
AL.com - Alabama
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July 11, 2025
Herb Jones missed 62 games during the 2024-25 NBA season, but that didn’t dim the New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in the former Alabama standout’s future with the team. Jones and the Pelicans have agreed on a three-year, $68 million contract...
LIVE! A Music Calendar: Jake Hertzog ‘Reimagines’ the Ozarks for concert, album”
Free Weekly - Arkansas
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July 10, 2025
MONICA HOOPER mhooper@nwaonline.com As a jazz musician and assistant professor of guitar at the University of Arkansas, Jake Hertzog’s work often requires extensive scholarly research. However, when looking for the roots of Ozark folk music, he...
Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron blasts Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze
The Gadsden Times - Alabama
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Asked about Alabama's recent recruiting success as Auburn football struggles on the trail, former Crimson Tide QB AJ McCarron took the opportunity to express criticism of Hugh Freeze on an episode of his podcast, "The Dynasty" on Wednesday. “Hugh...
Alabama woman found dead in Texas floods as search continues for 5-year-old girl, grandparents
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Camille Santana, one of four members of a family swept away from their riverside cabin in last week’s deadly Texas floods, was found Tuesday, July 8, by rescuers. She was killed by injuries sustained during the flood, according to a Facebook post...
Alabama’s top high school football defensive linemen: Meet the best DL in 6A
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Leading up to the 2025 season, AL.com is highlighting the top high school football players in Alabama. Our first statewide list focused on the best running backs in 6A. Our second list focuses on the best defensive linemen in 6A. We contacted...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:20 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and...
Alabama’s No. 52 was one of school’s early dual-threat quarterbacks
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every day until Aug. 29, Creg Stephenson is counting down significant numbers in Alabama football history, both in the lead-up to the 2025 football season and in commemoration of the Crimson Tide’s first national championship 100...
Central Alabama Community College is growing and effectively meeting the needs of employers in the region
SylacaugaNews.com - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Central Alabama Community College hosted the July Chamber Coffee for the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, and they took some time to highlight parts of their growing successes. “We have seen a 126 percent increase in...
Alabama Gulf coast eyes visitor growth and beach safety
Alabama Public Radio
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July 9, 2025
The fourth of July Holiday has come and gone. And, that means Alabama is into the second half of the lucrative summer tourism season. The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area points to new rental units to judge how much the visitor economy is...
Alabama’s largest water utility hiring new CEO, will keep $446,000 a year manager
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
The search is on for a new executive to lead Alabama’s largest water utility. Three members of Birmingham’s regional water board will lead the process of searching for and hiring the utility’s first CEO. That CEO will not replace the general...
Some NIL deals are being blocked by college sports agency, collectives shutting down
AL.com - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 10:14 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg strolled into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center at 4:17 p.m. for his Summer League debut, wearing Dallas Mavericks gear,...