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Colorado, Duke, and Florida State Make Major Moves in AP Top 25 Rankings
  • 5th Sep 2023

Colorado, Duke, and Florida State Make Major Moves in AP Top 25 Rankings

No. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado moved into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Tuesday after scoring the biggest upsets of the opening weekend of the season, and No. 4 Florida State jumped into the top five after its resounding victory over LSU in Week 1's marquee game.

Tennessee football punter Jackson Ross: Australian player's dislike for Outback Steakhouse
  • 2nd Sep 2023

Tennessee football punter Jackson Ross: Australian player's dislike for Outback Steakhouse

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross, originally from Australia, has taken a unique path to college football. He has mastered various punting techniques and has worked with a former NFL Pro Bowler. Ross has also adapted to American food and has a preference for Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. He attended Haileybury College in Melbourne and played for the Hawthorn Football Club before transitioning to college football. Ross is considered a tremendous athlete and has impressed with his throwing arm. He believes he is better than Coach Heupel, but Heupel disagrees. Ross has spent years kicking and punting footballs, making it a natural skill for him. He has gradually learned American football and is now a redshirt freshman at Tennessee.

Florida Gators football team: Can Billy Napier lead Year 2 jump?
  • 2nd Sep 2023

Florida Gators football team: Can Billy Napier lead Year 2 jump?

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier is hoping to improve on his team's 6-7 debut season as they open Year 2 against No. 14 Utah. Napier believes that the team's routine and familiarity will benefit them, citing examples of coaches like Nick Saban and Urban Meyer who saw success in their second seasons.

Rare spotless giraffe born Tennessee zoo
  • 23rd Aug 2023

Rare spotless giraffe born Tennessee zoo

A rare giraffe without spots was born at Brights Zoo in Tennessee, and experts believe she is the only one of her kind in the world. The zoo is asking the public to help name the newborn by voting on one of four names on their Facebook page.

Broadway Actor Chris Peluso Dies at 40
  • 19th Aug 2023

Broadway Actor Chris Peluso Dies at 40

Broadway star Chris Peluso, known for his roles in musicals like "Mamma Mia!" and "Lestat," has died at 40 after battling schizoaffective disorder.

  • 16th Aug 2023

"The Blind Side Tuohy Family Countersued by NFL Star in Absurd and Hurtful Lawsuit"

NFL star Michael Oher has filed a petition claiming that the family who inspired the film The Blind Side misled him about his adoption and enriched themselves at his expense. Oher has asked for the conservatorship to be terminated and for a full accounting of the money earned from his story. The family denies the claims, calling them "hurtful and absurd."

Michael Oher sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship
  • 14th Aug 2023

Michael Oher sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship

Former NFL tackle Michael Oher, known for the movie "The Blind Side," has filed a petition accusing his adoptive parents of lying to him and seeking a full accounting of the money earned from his name and story. He also asks to be paid what he is due, along with interest, and for the Tuohys to be sanctioned and required to pay damages. Oher wants the conservatorship to be terminated.

Mark Cuban Suggests Powerball Winner Focuses Winnings on a Singular Investment
  • 22nd Jul 2023

Mark Cuban Suggests Powerball Winner Focuses Winnings on a Singular Investment

A downtown mini market in Los Angeles has sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $1.08bn. Although the buyer has yet to step forward, many have speculated about how their life is about to change. The majority of winners opt to receive half of the jackpot in an immediate lump sum payment. The National Endowment for Financial Education has previously shown that up to 70% of lottery winners spend all their winnings and go broke within a couple of years. Mark Cuban, billionaire investor and star of ABC's "Shark Tank", advises winners to hire a tax attorney and wealth manager to help them make informed decisions about their newfound wealth.

US cities and states affected by Canadian fires: A map of wildfire smoke reveals the impacted areas' air quality
  • 18th Jul 2023

US cities and states affected by Canadian fires: A map of wildfire smoke reveals the impacted areas' air quality

Canada's worst wildfire season has caused toxic smoke to spread across the US, affecting air quality in 20 states. The smoke contains fine particulate matter, which can cause short-term health effects such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as long-term effects like asthma and heart disease. Major cities including Chicago have experienced poor air quality, prompting warnings for vulnerable groups to stay indoors. Red flag warnings have also been issued in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado due to dry conditions that increase the risk of wildfires.

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