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The best things to do in Boston this week: July 20–24
There's never much debate about what to do in Boston this time of year. Summer keeps the city's calendar packed, with big-ticket events, neighborhood favorites and plenty of reasons to stay out a little longer after work.
The best things to do in Boston this week: July 20–24
There's never much debate about what to do in Boston this time of year. Summer keeps the city's calendar packed, with big-ticket events, neighborhood favorites and plenty of reasons to stay out a little longer after work.
The best things to do in Washington, D.C. this week: July 20–24
Washington, D.C. is packed with reasons to get out and explore this week, whether you're in the mood for live entertainment, family-friendly fun or a memorable night out. From can't-miss cultural happenings to one-of-a-kind experiences, the city's calendar is brimming with events that make it easy to fill your days and nights with something exciting. Whether you're a longtime local or just visiting, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of the week.
The best things to do in Washington, D.C. in July 2026
July in Washington DC brings a full calendar of summer energy, with long daylight hours, warm evenings, and a steady mix of outdoor celebrations, cultural experiences, and sporting events across the city.
Bleacher Reports Taps 49ers 2nd Year Wide Receiver to Break Out
The 2024 season was a personal and professional whirlwind for San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall. An attempted robbery led to a hospitalization from a gunshot wound. While the other 2024 rookie wide receivers were dominating on the field, Pearsall was fighting for his life off of it.
2 Rams Listed Among Best Draft Picks of the Last 25 Years
Since 2013, the Rams have been to the playoffs seven times, won two NFC Championships and took home the Lombardi trophy once. A large portion of that success can be attributed to the outstanding draft performance of the front office. Two picks stand out above the rest, according to Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports: Aaron Donald and Puka Nacua. Schwab labeled them 17th and 6th, respectively, among the best draft picks in the last 25 years.
The best things to do in Boston this week: July 27-31
Summer in Boston doesn't slow down once the weekend ends. From blockbuster concerts to Broadway hits and unforgettable nights at Fenway, the city's calendar keeps giving you plenty of reasons to make plans after work.
One year in, rules on NCAA athlete pay present opportunities, questions
One year ago, changes to NCAA policy and Missouri law allowed college athletes to start profiting off their name image and likeness. Some high-profile Missouri athletes were quick to act. University of Missouri football players such cornerback Ennis Rakestraw II, kicker Harrison Mevis and quarterback Connor Bazelak, who has since transferred, acted quickly to secure endorsement deals. For much of the first year after the rule was enacted, the NCAA offered limited guidance.
After taking a legislative loss, can sports betting bounce back in Missouri?
With legislation that would have legalized sports betting in Missouri failing to win approval from state lawmakers this year, Missouri is one of a dwindling number of states that do not allow wagering on sports. Nationally, sports gambling has gone through a massive shift over the past few years.
Business Brief: Don’t bet on Missouri sports wagering yet
Since 2018, more than 30 states have legalized some form of sports gambling. There has been a concerted effort to do the same in Missouri, but legislation legalizing sports betting faces long odds of passing this year. The latest episode of the Business Brief podcast examines the legislative roadblocks preventing that from happening. Then, the podcast dives into the evolution of Missouri’s rural economies and their biggest challenges.
Top Five LB Prospects
Devin Lloyd (Utah) 6’3” 237LBS 2020 First Team All PAC-12 2021 First Team All PAC-12 2021 AP All American First Team 2021 PAC-12 DPOTY Award Winner Traits: Read & React Competitiveness Natural Leader Devin Lloyd was arguably the best defensive player to come out of the PAC-12 for this year's draft class. He took advantage of his extra year of eligibility and like most it helped elevate his draft stock.
Examining what Missouri women's basketball is losing in the transfer portal
Missouri women’s basketball is going to look a lot different next season. A roster that looked like it might lose no significant contributors has been gutted with four players entering the transfer portal since the season-ending loss to Drake in the WNIT. Aijha Blackwell, LaDazhia Williams, Izzy Higginbottom and Kiya Dorroh have all decided to test the waters, with Higginbottom already committing to Arkansas State.
Report: Blackwell plans to enter transfer portal
According to a report from KOMU’s Ben Arnet, Missouri women’s basketball standout Aijha Blackwell is planning to enter the transfer portal. Blackwell — who made the All-SEC second team and was a Cheryl Miller Award finalist — led the Tigers in scoring and rebounding this past season. She averaged 15.4 points and 13 rebounds per game in 27 appearances for MU. Her rebounding average was good for second in the country behind DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow.
Blackwell plans to enter transfer portal
According to a report from KOMU 8’s Ben Arnet, Missouri women’s basketball standout Aijha Blackwell is planning to enter the transfer portal. Blackwell — who made the All-SEC second team and was a Cheryl Miller Award finalist — led the Tigers in scoring and rebounding this past season. She averaged 15.4 points and 13 rebounds per game in 27 appearances for MU. Her rebounding average was good for second in the country behind DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow.
MU women's basketball's Williams, Dorroh, Higginbottom enter portal
Missouri women’s basketball will have some major roster turnover for the 2022-23 season. Graduate senior LaDazhia Williams and freshmen Kiya Dorroh and Izzy Higginbottom announced their intention to enter the transfer portal Wednesday, one day after a report that teammate Aijha Blackwell planned to do the same. When healthy, Williams was a key part of the Tigers’ rotation.
Missouri women's basketball bows out in the first round of the WNIT
Missed opportunities have been the theme of Missouri women's basketball's season, especially at home. On Feb. 13, Missouri faced a four-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter against Arkansas, turning into a double-digit loss. Feb. 24 the scenario was the same against Kentucky. A one-point deficit entering the final period ending up as a blowout loss. A first-round WNIT matchup against Drake brought a fresh start and an opportunity to buck that trend.
MU women's basketball bows out in first round of WNIT
Izzy Higginbottom dribbles the ball during a game against Drake on Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Lily Dozier/Missourian Missed opportunities have been the theme of Missouri women’s basketball’s season, especially at home. On Feb. 13, Missouri faced a four-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter against Arkansas, turning into a double-digit loss. Feb. 24 the scenario was the same against Kentucky. A one-point deficit entering the final period ending up as a blowout loss.
Full Court Press, Episode 7: WNIT preview
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Missouri women's basketball to play Drake in WNIT
While there is obvious disappointment in not reaching the NCAA Tournament, Missouri women’s basketball will still be taking part in postseason hoops. MU’s first game will be a home matchup against Drake out of the Missouri Valley Conference at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mizzou Arena. The last time Missouri (18-12) and Drake (18-13) matched up in the postseason was in the opening round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. MU pulled out a 77-76 overtime win that day.
Selection Sunday preview: Will Missouri women's basketball dance?
Women’s college basketball this week has been highlighted by mid-majors punching their tickets to the NCAA Tournament. Teams like UMass have used it as an opportunity to get off the bubble and have a relaxing Selection Sunday. While some are celebrating, others are sweating. Most power conference teams on the bubble have not taken the court in a week with their fate in the hands of the selection committee. Missouri falls into that category.
Takeaways from Missouri women's basketball one-and-done trip to Nashville
Missouri women's basketball will have to wait until Selection Sunday for its postseason fate to be revealed. A season that was filled with so much promise following a victory over No. 1 South Carolina, along with competitive losses to No. 5 Baylor and No. 6 LSU, has faltered. Missouri undid that success by losing six of its last eight and finds itself squarely on the bubble. The Tigers couldn't fend off Arkansas in the third matchup of the season between the two.
Stifling defense not enough for Missouri in third matchup against Arkansas
Forty minutes weren’t enough for the third round of Missouri vs. Arkansas this season. When Amber Ramirez’s floater rolled out as time expired, a high stakes overtime was set to unfold. For the winner? Potentially solidifying a berth in the NCAA Tournament and getting a shot at No. 1 ranked South Carolina. For the loser? A 10-day sweat on the bubble waiting to see if its name is called for the field of 68. “We felt lucky to be in overtime,” Missouri coach Robin Pingeton said.
Full Court Press, Episode 5: Its SEC Tourney time!
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Missouri women's basketball hoping third time's the charm against Arkansas
Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton wasn’t thinking ahead following her team's win over then-No. 15 Florida. “I haven’t even gotten to the SEC Tournament because this was such a big win for us,” Pingeton said after Sunday’s victory. “We’re going to just celebrate this one today because they’ve got a lot to be proud of.” That statement was reflective of how big of a result it was for the Tigers. Sunday marked the first ranked win on the road this season.
SEC Tournament preview: Can South Carolina continue its dominance?
With every team completing their 16-game regular season conference schedule, the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball scene turns its attention to Nashville, Tennessee, where all 14 teams will battle it out for the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. There is no shortage of storylines. Can South Carolina continue its dominance? Will LSU keep up its dream inaugural season under Kim Mulkey? Can Kentucky stay hot? How many SEC teams will get in the NCAA Tournament?
Backcourt shines as Missouri women's basketball grabs a key road win
Florida women's basketball has been the darling of the Southeastern Conference in 2022. The Gators — led by interim head coach Kelly Rae Finley — had been carried by their backcourt of Kiara Smith and Zippy Broughton to a potential top-four finish in the league and a coveted double-bye in the SEC Tournament. While Florida has been flying, Missouri had lost five of its previous six while struggling to find offensive support for Aijha Blackwell and Hayley Frank.
Full Court Press, Episode 4: End of the SEC road
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Missouri women's basketball runs out of gas in comeback attempt vs. Kentucky
Down three contributors and 17 points in the first quarter, it seemed like Missouri women’s basketball’s final home game was going to be a boring one. Everything was working for Kentucky. The Wildcats scored on their first seven possessions. Missouri did not go out quietly, though, chopping Kentucky’s 17-point lead down to one in the later stages of the third quarter.
Missouri women's basketball hosts Kentucky in 'double-bubble' battle
The rigor of the Southeastern Conference schedule has made the rounds hammering teams this season. Kentucky — ranked 13th in the preseason AP Women’s Basketball Poll — opened up SEC play losing two of its first 10 games. This came despite the return of two-time AP All-American and two-time SEC Player of the Year Rhyne Howard. With a possible last-place conference finish looming, it would have been easy for coach Kyra Elzy’s group to mail it in for the season.
Lots to play for as SEC women's basketball regular season winds down
With one week left in the regular season, we have reached the point where every game left matters in the Southeastern Conference. It could be for conference tournament seeding or last-ditch efforts to make the NCAA Tournament. Mississippi State is playing for both. After a rough start to conference play and losing leading scorer Rickea Jackson, the Bulldogs seemed destined to finish at the bottom of the SEC.
3-point shooting keeps MU's postseason hopes alive
When Missouri women’s basketball paid a visit to Mississippi State, the Bulldogs shot them out of the gym. They made 14 3-pointers while MU made only six en route to a convincing victory on their home floor. If the Tigers wanted to snap their four-game losing streak against MSU and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, they were going to have to reverse those numbers. Missouri was able to do exactly that.
Missouri's womens basketball offense struggles in fourth consecutive defeat
In their first matchup at Mizzou Arena, Georgia and Missouri women’s basketball played a contested game where the Tigers cut the lead to as close as one in the fourth quarter. With an MU team desperate for a win heading to Athens, a close game could be expected again. Unfortunately for the Tigers, Georgia jumped on them early with a 7-0 run and never looked back in a convincing 74-49 win at Stegeman Coliseum. The loss was Missouri’s fourth straight in Southeastern Conference play.
Missouri women's basketball struggles on offense in fourth consecutive defeat
In their first matchup at Mizzou Arena, Georgia and Missouri women’s basketball played a contested game where the Tigers cut the lead to as close as one in the fourth quarter. With an MU team desperate for a win heading to Athens, a close game could be expected again. Unfortunately for the Tigers, Georgia jumped on them early with a 7-0 run and never looked back in a convincing 74-49 win at Stegeman Coliseum. The loss was Missouri’s fourth straight in Southeastern Conference play.
Full Court Press, Episode 3: Third quarter slumps
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Missouri women's basketball looks for marquee win at No. 21 Georgia
After a 13-2 start that included a win over No. 1 South Carolina, Missouri women’s basketball looked poised to finish in the top half of the Southeastern Conference and comfortably make the NCAA Tournament. Since then, the Tigers' season has not exactly gone to plan. MU is just 3-7 since that game with no wins over ranked teams, dropping their past two home games to Arkansas and Ole Miss. Head coach Robin Pingeton knows changes are needed.
Missouri women's basketball looks for another marquee win at No. 21 Georgia
After a 13-2 start that included a win over No. 1 South Carolina, Missouri women’s basketball looked poised to finish in the top half of the Southeastern Conference and comfortably make the NCAA Tournament. Since then, the Tigers‘ season has not exactly gone to plan. MU is just 3-7 since that game with no wins over ranked teams, dropping their past two home games to Arkansas and Ole Miss. Head coach Robin Pingeton knows changes are needed.
College GameDay returns to women's basketball with premier SEC matchup
Sunday will be a banner day for women’s basketball in Columbia, South Carolina. For the first time in 11 years, ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site for a women’s game when No. 1 South Carolina hosts No. 12 Tennessee in a battle of the premier programs in the Southeastern Conference. The Gamecocks come into this week riding an 11-game win streak with the latest result being a dominant victory over No. 21 Georgia.
Poor second half leads to third-straight loss for Missouri women's basketball
Everything was clicking in the first half for Missouri. After consecutive poor offensive performances against Tennessee and Ole Miss, the rhythm was back. The Tigers shot 44.4% from the field while moving the ball like they had earlier in the season with 10 assists. Hayley Frank played aggressively again following four games scoring below her season average. “I thought we were better,” head coach Robin Pingeton said.
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Tennessee uses dominant third quarter to push past Missouri women's basketball
Haley Troup made a 3, and Jayla Kelly followed it up with a layup. Missouri had taken multiple shots from one of the nation’s best teams and was going into halftime down five. It looked like the Tigers were going to have another war against one of the conference’s elite teams. The second half was anything but that. “We knew that they had lost three out of their last four,” Missouri head coach Robin Pingeton said.
Missouri women's basketball looks to grab a huge victory against Tennessee
Through two-thirds of the season, No. 13 Tennessee proved itself to be one of the best teams in women’s college basketball. The Lady Volunteers were 18-1 and positioned to get a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The past two weeks have told a different story, though. Tennessee has dropped three of its past four, culminating in a blowout loss to a shorthanded Connecticut team Sunday, leaving it at 19-4 overall and 8-2 SEC.
MU's Blackwell named Cheryl Miller Award finalist
Missouri women’s basketball star Aijha Blackwell has been named one of the 10 finalists for the Cheryl Miller Award. The honor is annually given to the most outstanding small forward in women’s college basketball. Blackwell, a junior, has been outstanding for the Tigers, who are trying to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. She is averaging 15.9 points and 13.3 rebounds. The rebound average is good for second in the country behind DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow.
With three weeks until SEC women's basketball tournament, race for double bye heats up
Florida women’s basketball came into 2022 ranked No. 11 in the preseason Southeastern Conference poll. Nonconference losses to Towson and George Mason seemed to justify that, before preseason All-SEC guard Lavender Briggs transferred out of the program. Since starting league play 0-2, the Gators have won seven of their past eight games, with five of the victories coming over teams that were ranked at the time.
Missouri women's basketball dominated by Ole Miss' front court
Fighting through the rigors of its schedule, Missouri women’s basketball has matched up with some of the best interior players in the country. Baylor’s NaLyssa Smith, South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston and Georgia’s Jenna Staiti have all had huge games against the Tigers. Thursday brought another challenge in the form of Ole Miss’ dynamic front count led by center Shakira Austin.
Missouri women's basketball looks to bounce back against Alabama
After a solid performance against Texas A&M, Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton thought her team’s turnover woes were going away. Unfortunately for the Tigers, that was not the case, as 20 giveaways paved the way for a lopsided road defeat against Mississippi State. “You’re not giving yourself a chance when you have 20 turnovers,” Pingeton said. Turnovers combined with poor shooting by Missouri (15-6, 4-4 SEC) caused one of its worst offensive performances of the season.
Missouri women's basketball looks to bounce back against Alabama
After a solid performance against Texas A&M, Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton thought her team’s turnover woes were going away. Unfortunately for the Tigers, that was not the case, as 20 giveaways paved the way for a lopsided road defeat against Mississippi State. kAm“*@F’C6 ?@E 8:G:?8 J@FCD6=7 2 492?46 H96? J@F 92G6 a_ EFC?@G6CD[” !:?86E@?
Offense bounces back for Missouri women's basketball in win over Alabama
After leading by as many as 16, Missouri women's basketball was watching Alabama crawl back into the game. A 7-0 run cut the lead down to nine and coach Robin Pingeton was forced to call a timeout with Hayley Frank trapped across half court. It was starting to feel like the Tigers were going to lose another Southeastern Conference matchup. Out of the timeout, Alabama coach Krista Curry went to a 2-3 zone — a dream for a team that shoots like Missouri does.
Mississippi State beats Missouri women's basketball at its own game
Throughout the season, Missouri women’s basketball has been one of the nation‘s elite teams when it comes to shooting the 3, making 8.8 a game at a 39.9% clip. On the other hand, Mississippi State has struggled. The Bulldogs make just 26.7% of their long-distance attempts and recently saw leading scorer Rickea Jackson enter the transfer portal. The numbers told the story — Missouri should’ve had the advantage from beyond the arc.
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