Why don’t you bring this potato? It’s pretty big. Mom, you’re always trying to give me potatoes. What is it with you? I just think they’re neat.
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Notebook: Lance Leipold talks Jalon Daniels’ potential involvement in the run game, Leyton Cure and more
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Realistic expectations for every 2024-25 Big 12 basketball transfer
The Big 12 is jam-packed with teams that should exit the 2024 transfer portal cycle feeling pretty darn good about what they accomplished. Kansas, fresh off its worst Big 12 record in the Bill Self era, swung big and connected on talented bucket-getters to buff up its star power in a real way. New West Virginia coach Darian DeVries needed superstars to have a chance in Year 1 and some long-term pieces to build some semblance of staying power. WVU accomplished both objectives.
Jalon Daniels, Devin Neal discuss KU players’ high expectations heading into 2024
The 2024 Kansas football season is shaping up to be the most anticipated year for the Jayhawks in over a decade. Off the back of KU’s first nine-win season since 2007 and first bowl victory since the Insight Bowl in 2008, the KU players are working to ensure the 2023 season doesn’t go down as the peak year for the current group of players.
Hunter Dickinson eager to help mentor KU freshman Flory Bidunga
Flory Bidunga has landed in a bit of a unique position for his freshman season. A former McDonald’s All-American, Bidunga will have the chance to learn from a current All-American in college basketball in Hunter Dickinson. While others with a similar high school resume to Bidunga might have shied away from joining a team that has a returning All-American at a specific position like center, but Bidunga said KU was the place for him.
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President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 at pivotal moment in reelection campaign | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, disrupting a key campaign event meant to shore up support with Latino voters at a critical juncture in the election.
Schumer and Jeffries Have Told Biden of Worries That Democrats Will Lose Congress if He Doesn’t Step Aside – The New York Times
Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the two top Democrats in Congress, have each told President Biden privately that their members are deeply concerned about the president’s prospects and their own fates should he remain at the top of the ticket, according to two people briefed on the conversations.
Blimpie Sandwiches Are Still Around But You May Have To Travel For Them
Blimpie was enormously successful, spiking in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s with over 2,000 locations nationwide by the new millennium. Today, a little over 100 locations are in operation, and due to a lack of advertising, some people might be surprised that the company still exists at all. Between some unsuccessful changes in ownership, ho-hum advertising campaigns, and just not being able to keep up with the growth of other sandwich chains, Blimpie has fallen behind in the sandwich business race. It is, however, still in the race. Those who want to revisit the subs from their youth, or would like to see how they hold up against other chains, may have to travel a bit to find a location. Your best bet is heading towards New Jersey, where the shop originated and where there are still 23 locations (as of April 2024).
Bronny James crumbles after another failure: I feel like I’m in a little depression | Marca
There is no excuse for such an offensive blunder, unbecoming of any player who aspires to make it in the NBA. And Bronny, always positive, had no choice but to admit that he is going through a slump: “I feel like I’m in a little bit of a slump right now,” Bronny admitted, visibly frustrated. And he left the door open to what seems inevitable, that he will end up in the Lakers‘ affiliate: “I’m anxious to play basketball, no matter what level I’m at,” he acknowledged.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead After Jumping From NYC Hotel
J. Michael Cline — founder of movie ticketing app Fandango — has died after leaping from a building in New York City … TMZ has confirmed.
Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises: John Mulaney, Emma Stone and More – The New York Times
Every year the Primetime Emmy nominations go a little more according to form, and Wednesday’s list was perhaps the most predictable yet, with only one very slight curveball in the main drama and comedy series categories (see “The Curse,” below). Here are some highlights from a very short list of notable snubs and surprises.
Steph Curry, Anthony Davis Delight Fans as USA Crushes Jokić, Serbia Before Olympics | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
Coming off a close call against Australia two days ago, Team USA looked much more comfortable in a 105-79 win over reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and Serbia in the second leg of its two-game showcase in Abu Dhabi.
Harp Barbecue is moving from Raytown to Overland Park | Kansas City Star
After five years, Harp Barbecue is leaving Raytown.
Owner Tyler Harp started out in 2019 as a pop-up at Crane Brewing, then opened his own brick-and-mortar location at 6633 Raytown Road in 2022.
BuzzFeed Is The Reason It Can’t Sell ‘Hot Ones’ | Defector
Last month BuzzFeed tried—and failed—to find a buyer for First We Feast, the media company that produces the hit show Hot Ones, where host Sean Evans interviews celebrities as they eat increasingly spicy chicken wings. According to reporting by Bloomberg, this is because BuzzFeed was trying to sell First We Feast for $70 million in an attempt to dig itself out of its $100 million debt hole, and no one wanted to pay that steep a price.
Momentum Building to Restore Tri-City Commuter Transit – Flathead Beacon
“I noticed right away when I hit the pavement and visited with folks that most weren’t even aware it was in place,” Wood said. “So many people didn’t know we had public transportation, and back then we were called Eagle Transit and were associated mostly with elderly folks.”
The Daily Show thinks Bill O’Reilly can help turn the temperature down
Returning from Milwaukee early, The Daily Show had a lot of catching up to do. First, Stewart explained that the show’s much-publicized Republican National Convention live shows in Milwaukee were canceled due to increased security as a result of the assassination attempt. The show plans on returning for a show on Thursday, but according to Stewart, the new security protocols required performing for an audience of none. Nevertheless, the show must go on.