Doesn’t this family know any songs that aren’t commercials? I feel like chicken tonight! Like chicken tonight! Like chicken tonight!
The Rock Chalkboard
KU adds transfer guard Shakeel Moore – KU Sports
Moore, who will be a fifth-year senior in his final year of eligibility, began his career with one season at NC State before spending three with the Bulldogs. Most recently, he averaged 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc in his fourth collegiate season.
Five ways Elmarko Jackson’s injury changes the outlook for KU’s roster – KU Sports
Elmarko Jackson’s torn patellar tendon, which has a 12-month recovery time and so looks like it will likely end his 2024-25 season months before it was even slated to begin, has altered the roster-building calculus for the Kansas men’s basketball team for the remainder of the offseason.
Jackson suffered torn patellar tendon in camp scrimmage, will undergo yearlong rehab process – KU Sports
“Yesterday, while working out in front of the campers, Elmarko Jackson tore his patellar tendon, an MRI conducted by Kansas Team Health confirmed last night,” Self said in a statement. “It will require surgery within the next several days and a full recovery is anticipated. Elmarko will be able to assume non-contact basketball duties in the next several months, but the full rehab process will take approximately 12 months.”
Bits o Chalk
Sources – Lakers preparing massive offer to UConn’s Dan Hurley – ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley as the franchise’s next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back NCAA national champion to the NBA, sources told ESPN.
A’ja Wilson puts up historic line in Aces’ win over Wings – ESPN
Wednesday’s outing was her 10th career game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, and she became the seventh WNBA player with 10 or more such games, joining Tina Charles, Breanna Stewart, Lauren Jackson, Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie and Brittney Griner.
Oklahoma tops Texas in Game 1 of Women’s College World Series – ESPN
In Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series finals, Oklahoma resumed its role as Texas’ foil, pummeling the Longhorns 8-3 while launching three home runs as starter Kelly Maxwell held the No. 1 Longhorns’ bats in check.
UConn’s Geno Auriemma says Fever’s Caitlin Clark being ‘targeted’ – ESPN
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma said that although WNBA rookies must go through “the growing pains of being a professional basketball player,” he thinks the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has been “targeted” with physical play.
Eraser Dust
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on Gaza school kills more than 30 | AP News
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said that Hamas militants were operating from within the school.
White dad stops daughter from shaking Black superintendent’s hand – at Baraboo school infamous for Nazi salute photo | The Independent
A white dad rushed the stage and pushed the Black superintendent out of the way so he couldn’t shake his daughter’s hand during her high school graduation yelling ‘I don’t want her touching him.’
Dave’s Hot Chicken to Open a Whopping 1,000 New Restaurants
A popular restaurant chain known for its Nashville-style hot chicken and celebrity investors has only been in business for a few years after starting out as a popup eatery in 2017. However, the young brand is already growing at a breakneck speed with plans to open hundreds of new stores.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Here | Cosmic Book News
With 64 reviews presently accounted for, the Rotten Tomatoes Score stands at 88%.
Facing Challenge from the Right, Incumbent Rep. Brockman Loses Legislative Contest – Flathead Beacon
State Rep. Tony Brockman, R-Evergreen, lost a bid for reelection to 18-year-old ultra-conservative challenger Lukas Schubert.
Flathead County primary election results | Whitefish Pilot
Whitefish has approved a local government review, while Kalispell has voted against it.
Kingston business owner picks fight with HBO’s John Oliver after host buys shuttered Red Lobster
The ‘Last Week Tonight’ staff set up the entire restaurant including tables, chairs and a lobster tank in the studio.
“John – He’s just beating me all over the place,” Deising said laughing. “Congratulations on your new store.”
Blur announce new ‘Live at Wembley Stadium’ album to accompany new documentary and concert film
The band took to social media to share the news, posting a teaser trailer of their huge Wembley gigs that took place last July. While there, Blur played to over 150,000 fans across two nights at the stadium. Now, over a year later, a live concert album of the Wembley gigs will be released this July 26 – it’s currently available to pre-order now here.
County Commission Reappoints Adams to Library Board – Flathead Beacon
The Flathead County commissioners at their June 4 meeting reappointed Doug Adams of Whitefish to a second term on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. The commission voted 2-0 to approve Adams’ appointment to a second five-year term, with Commissioner Pam Holmquist absent.
This Golden Age The Simpsons Episode Betrayed 2 Vital Characters, And I’ve Hated It Ever Since
In season 8, episode 17, “My Sister, My Sitter,” Lisa’s burgeoning babysitting business is given a major boost when she successfully cares for Rod and Todd despite her relative youth. Lisa’s babysitting abilities are pushed past their limit when she is asked to care for Bart, who is outraged by the implication that his younger sister is more responsible than him. Inevitably, Bart counters this affront by bombarding Lisa with increasingly absurd pranks that soon get out of hand. Eventually, the episode’s proceedings take a dark turn that never made sense to me as a long-time viewer.