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1 week, 1 day ago

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

NPR

This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience A Christmas tree farm in the Smoky Mountains tries to bring "joy to the world" each season. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Every year, millions of folks get real live Christmas trees from stores and tree lots. PIERCE GENTRY, BYLINE: The Wilson Glyn Christmas Tree Farm could be a Hallmark movie set. …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

LA Times

When Matt Entz took the job as USC’s linebackers coach last January, leaving behind a head coaching job at North Dakota State, he was transparent about his intentions. USC defensive line coach Shaun Nua, defensive line coach Eric Henderson, linebackers coach Matt Entz, secondary coach Doug Belk and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn look on from the sideline during the spring …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Obstructionist behavior': Election official hits GOP chair for hindering vote

Raw Story

One Midwestern county will be experiencing an unexpected delay in reporting election results, and a local election administrator is placing blame at the feet of a top Republican Party official. In Vigo County, Indiana — which houses Terre Haute — news outlets WTWO and WAWV reported that Vigo County Republican Party chairman Randy Gentry "allegedly raised concerns about the election …

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2 months, 1 week ago

After ‘a series of concussions,’ USC linebacker Eric Gentry to miss rest of season

LA Times

USC linebacker Eric Gentry says he has suffered multiple concussions this season and decided to redshirt. Finally matched with a scheme that fit him and a staff that understood his unusual skillset, Eric Gentry seemed primed for a breakout season on USC’s new-look defense. The decision to sit out, Gentry said on social media, “breaks my heart.” “This decision has …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley says officials reversed late call without video evidence in loss to Minnesota

LA Times

USC coach Lincoln Riley said Big Ten officials admitted there was no indisputable video evidence to overturn the Trojans’ goal-line stop on fourth down against Minnesota, which was awarded a touchdown. Three days and one phone call with the Big Ten later and Lincoln Riley still doesn’t understand how officials reversed USC’s decisive fourth-down, goal-line stop and instead gave Minnesota …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

National grantmakers bet this rural education program can scale

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A breakthrough came that year when …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — USC overcame an 11-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half and pulled away from Wisconsin for an impressive 38-21 victory on Saturday afternoon. Naturally, we have to start with USC’s offensive line since that was one of the big topics of discussion this past week. CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell reported during the second half that …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 13 Trojans out to get back on track against Badgers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PLAYERS TO WATCH Wisconsin: Locke, a third-year sophomore, was overwhelmed after being forced into action against Alabama, going 13-of-26 passing for 125 yards and one touchdown. USC: RB Woody Marks had 100 yards rushing for the second straight game, ripping off a 65-yard scamper to salvage …

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3 months ago

The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line

LA Times

Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, coming at you from my mom’s dinner table in Michigan, less than an hour south of the Big House, for another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. No one on USC’s staff comes out of the loss to Michigan looking worse than the Trojans offensive line coach, whose unit …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘He’s a baller.’ Revamped USC defense showcases versatile linebacker Eric Gentry

LA Times

USC linebacker Eric Gentry celebrates with teammate Marcelles Williams and defensive end coach Shaun Nua after the Trojans’ win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Ever since spring, when the foundation of USC’s new defense first was built, Eric Gentry hadn’t made much effort to hide how happy he was with the overhaul. He’s been a warrior.” Where …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 23 USC unveils its revamped defense in Vegas with last season’s embarrassment still stinging

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “When you do that, you hold on to stress, sadness, anger.. Last year is not something you forget, but it’s something you learn from and move on, and that’s how we approach this year.” USC was 116th in rushing defense, while crosstown rival UCLA finished second, …

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4 months ago

Upland company created the sparks that set off the raging 2021 South fire, federal suit alleges

LA Times

Firefighters watch as a helicopter drops water over the South fire burning in Lytle Creek on Aug. 25, 2021. The government is suing an Upland-based pipeline contracting company and its founder, Garrett John Gentry, for negligence and is seeking more than $2.2 million in damages in the fire, which chewed through 450 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest. “Defendants …

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6 months ago

Nurses in Oregon take to the picket lines to demand better staffing, higher pay

Associated Press

More than 3,000 nurses at six Oregon hospitals spent a second day on the picket lines Wednesday carrying signs that say, “Patients over profits” and “We’re out to ensure it’s safe in there,” as they continued to demand fair wages and better staffing levels. Scott Palmer, chief of staff with the Oregon Nurses Association, said nurses have been in negotiations …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Eric Gentry excited that new USC coaches understand him: ‘I’m a unique player’

LA Times

USC linebacker Eric Gentry stands on the field during a loss to UCLA at the Coliseum in November. “Coach Entz is amazing.” Entz, who left a head coaching job at North Dakota State to be an assistant on USC’s staff, says he has tried to push the envelope with Gentry’s distinctive skillset this spring, using him at both sam and …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Student nurse, 19, on a trip of a lifetime volunteering in Ghana died after going for midnight swim with her friends and hitting her head in the water

Daily Mail

A student nurse died on her dream trip volunteering in Ghana after she went for a midnight swim with her friends and hit her head in the water, an inquest heard. Millie Ann Gentry, 19, was only around two weeks into her month-long student placement as a volunteer at a hospital in Ghana, West Africa, when she sadly died on …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tackling remains touchy issue for No. 8 USC after struggling in road opener

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s defensive performance in a 42-28 win at Arizona State on Saturday brought back a lot of the concerns about the unit from last season. “I think there’s always concerns,” defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said Tuesday. “There’s concerns when the scoreboard says …

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1 year, 3 months ago

USC vs. Arizona State four things to watch: Trojans embrace ‘villain’ mode

LA Times

USC linebacker Eric Gentry reacts on the sidelines during a game against Utah in October 2022. “Coach Odom told me if you don’t bring the juice, you’re just a skinny linebacker,” the 6-foot-6, 215-pound linebacker said. I took that to heart.” Using his unique wingspan at inside linebacker, Gentry had two tackles, one for loss, and a pass breakup against …

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1 year, 3 months ago

USC’s ‘Captain America’ Tackett Curtis pushing to improve after realizing his dream

LA Times

USC freshman linebacker Tackett Curtis looks up the field during his first college game against San José State on Saturday at the Coliseum. Before he was USC’s “First Avenger,” Tackett Curtis was the first pick in almost every family pick-up game. “He came out there to help them,” said Jess Curtis, Tackett’s uncle and coach at Many High School. “He …

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1 year, 4 months ago

USC football camp takeaways: Is Makai Lemon being overlooked? Will linebackers be ready?

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — USC wrapped up the third and final week of preseason camp and is now just eight days away from the season opener against San José State. Riley was asked about the state of USC’s linebacker depth “All doing well,” Riley said. “A couple of those guys haven’t been full-go the whole way.” Riley said Shane Lee, a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble

New York Times

Steelers general manager Omar Khan earned glowing reviews for his first draft in the pilot seat. The Steelers filled pressing needs by trading up to draft a marquee offensive tackle and capitalizing on good fortune when corner Joey Porter Jr. fell into the second round. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin made a point to say this won’t be a “redshirt” season …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Peter Pan still hasn't grown up, but Tiger Lily has changed

NPR

Peter Pan still hasn't grown up, but Tiger Lily has changed Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Zachanowich/Disney Enterprises Inc. Eric Zachanowich/Disney Enterprises Inc. After more than 100 years, Peter Pan still hasn't grown up. "Peter Pan would not be alive at the end of the film without Tiger Lily's intervention and without Indigenous knowledge intervention," notes Dr. Adrienne Keene, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Steelers draft Darnell Washington: Freakishly big tight end brings a new dimension

New York Times

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis PITTSBURGH — The Steelers weren’t actively looking for a tight end after having drafted Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward in each of the past two drafts and re-signing Zach Gentry. “The Steelers have a great tight end room, and I am adding another great one,” Washington said. Steelers tracker: Follow every …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Julius Randle won’t stop taking 3-pointers now and that’s exactly how the Knicks want it

New York Times

Julius Randle needed a fact check. “Coming into the league, I never would’ve thought that, to be honest with you,” Randle said. “He’s made the game really easy and simplified it for me.” Bryant worked with Randle on becoming more decisive. Last month, about an hour before the Knicks were set to tip-off, a coach turned to me and asked …

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1 year, 11 months ago

USC football: 10 thoughts from Lincoln Riley’s state of the program discussion

New York Times

LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley spoke with the media for two hours on Tuesday morning. Extremely doable and it’s going to happen and it’s not going to take long.” And there’s one aspect where USC must continue to improve — the defensive front. USC brought in several defensive transfers last season, but with the exception of linebacker Eric Gentry and …

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This Tennessee Christmas tree farm offers a unique "choose-and-cut" experience

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

'Obstructionist behavior': Election official hits GOP chair for hindering vote

After ‘a series of concussions,’ USC linebacker Eric Gentry to miss rest of season

Lincoln Riley says officials reversed late call without video evidence in loss to Minnesota

National grantmakers bet this rural education program can scale

USC final thoughts: What stood out in the Trojans’ comeback over Wisconsin?

No. 13 Trojans out to get back on track against Badgers

The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line

‘He’s a baller.’ Revamped USC defense showcases versatile linebacker Eric Gentry

No. 23 USC unveils its revamped defense in Vegas with last season’s embarrassment still stinging

Upland company created the sparks that set off the raging 2021 South fire, federal suit alleges

Nurses in Oregon take to the picket lines to demand better staffing, higher pay

Eric Gentry excited that new USC coaches understand him: ‘I’m a unique player’

Student nurse, 19, on a trip of a lifetime volunteering in Ghana died after going for midnight swim with her friends and hitting her head in the water

Tackling remains touchy issue for No. 8 USC after struggling in road opener

USC vs. Arizona State four things to watch: Trojans embrace ‘villain’ mode

USC’s ‘Captain America’ Tackett Curtis pushing to improve after realizing his dream

USC football camp takeaways: Is Makai Lemon being overlooked? Will linebackers be ready?

Steelers draft winners, losers: Pickett, Harris get help, but some vets face trouble

Peter Pan still hasn't grown up, but Tiger Lily has changed

Steelers draft Darnell Washington: Freakishly big tight end brings a new dimension

Julius Randle won’t stop taking 3-pointers now and that’s exactly how the Knicks want it

USC football: 10 thoughts from Lincoln Riley’s state of the program discussion