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Lone Tree and Highland Unite for a Revived Football Season

After a season without varsity football, Lone Tree and Highland high schools have merged their programs, fielding a 29‑player team led by Coach Thayne McElhinney and marking a homecoming game that symbolizes a new era of cooperation.

Aug 8, 2026

Penn State revamps its receiver corps under new coach Kashif Moore

Penn State’s wide receiver room is undergoing a transformation led by new coach Kashif Moore, who is blending transfers and home‑grown talent to build a faster, more physical unit that could finally break the program’s long‑standing narrative of underachievement.

Aug 8, 2026

Infantino Courts African Vote to Safeguard FIFA Leadership

With a $20 billion World Cup media‑rights proposal abandoned, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is turning to the 54‑nation African bloc. The Confederation of African Football, led by billionaire Patrick Motsepe, has publicly backed him, a move that could blunt European dissent and a looming boycott.

Aug 8, 2026

Jamari Johnson Poised to Lead Oregon Ducks’ Revamped Tight End Corps

Jamari Johnson, the Oregon Ducks' emerging tight end, was an unexpected presence at the Big Ten Football Media Days, a surprise that underscores the confidence coaches have in his potential. With a 2024 season that yielded 35 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns, Johnson now leads a deep, talent‑laden tight end group aiming to rebound from a CFP semifinal loss and secure a top‑draft projection.

Aug 8, 2026