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2025 Montana Football HOF

BILLINGS — Ray Biggs’ journey in football began on a humble farm near Walla Walla, Wash. His introduction to the sport came in the seventh grade, where he quickly learned invaluable lessons about teamwork, friendship, competitiveness and dedication. As he progressed through his football career, Biggs was shaped by excellent coaches and mentors who instilled […]

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2025 Montana Football HOF

BILLINGS — Ray Biggs’ journey in football began on a humble farm near Walla Walla, Wash. His introduction to the sport came in the seventh grade, where he quickly learned invaluable lessons about teamwork, friendship, competitiveness and dedication.

As he progressed through his football career, Biggs was shaped by excellent coaches and mentors who instilled a strong work ethic and a lifelong passion for the game.

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In high school, Biggs excelled playing both offensive and defensive tackle, proudly serving as captain of his undefeated conference champion team. After graduation, he earned a football scholarship to Columbia Basin College, where he continued to dominate on the field. Over two years, Biggs played a pivotal role in leading the team to consecutive conference championships, culminating in an impressive undefeated season his sophomore year.

His talent didn’t go unnoticed, accepting a scholarship to Montana State University, where he started as a defensive tackle. During his time there, Biggs helped the Bobcats secure back-to-back Big Sky Conference championships in 1966 and 1967, solidifying his status as a formidable player.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in Business, Biggs shifted his focus to coaching, starting at Walla Walla Community College as an assistant coach. His career quickly evolved as he took on a graduate assistant role at Colorado State University, where he further honed his coaching skills.

After obtaining a master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Biggs became the assistant head football coach and director of housing at Colorado Mesa University. A highlight of his coaching tenure came in 1982 when he led the team to the NAIA national championship.

In 1983, the former Bobcat great accepted an assistant head coach position at Yakima Valley College, before transitioning to National Football Scouting (NFS). Over five years with NFS, he scouted college talent for NFL teams, showcasing his expertise and dedication to the sport.

Biggs’ most notable achievement came during his 17 years with the Houston Oilers, which later became the Tennessee Titans. As a scout primarily covering the western United States, he played an integral role in the team’s journey to the Super Bowl in 2000, an unforgettable highlight in his career.

After retiring in 2011, Biggs continued to stay connected to the game by assisting in running the annual NFS Invitational Camp in Indianapolis for NFL draft-eligible players, demonstrating his commitment to fostering new talent.

Throughout his illustrious career, Biggs has positively impacted the lives of countless athletes and students, evident in the enduring relationships he has maintained with former players, coaches and scouts. His legacy is marked not only by his significant accomplishments, including multiple hall of fame inductions, but also by the values and inspiration he has shared with those around him.

For Biggs, football has been far more than just a game; it has been the cornerstone of his life journey.

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National League wins 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic, 7

The HBCU National League had a big 8th inning and beat the American League team, 7-4 in the HBCU Swingman Classic. Author: rocketcitynow.com Published: 11:21 PM CDT July 11, 2025 Updated: 11:21 PM CDT July 11, 2025 0

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The HBCU National League had a big 8th inning and beat the American League team, 7-4 in the HBCU Swingman Classic.

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Wang Ziying of China wins women's wheelchair singles at Wimbledon

Wang Ziying of China won her first Grand Slam title in women’s wheelchair singles by beating top-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday at Wimbledon. Wang had lost eight of her previous nine matches against Kamiji, who has 10 major titles in singles and was looking to complete a career Grand Slam with […]

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Wang Ziying of China wins women's wheelchair singles at Wimbledon

Wang Ziying of China won her first Grand Slam title in women’s wheelchair singles by beating top-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday at Wimbledon.

Wang had lost eight of her previous nine matches against Kamiji, who has 10 major titles in singles and was looking to complete a career Grand Slam with a first championship at Wimbledon.

But Wang converted her fifth set point in the first set after a marathon game that went to deuce nine times, and then clinched victory on her first match point when Kamiji netted a backhand.

In the men’s wheelchair doubles final, No. 2 seeds Martin De la Puente of Spain and Ruben Spaargaren of the Netherlands won their first Wimbledon title by beating top-seeded British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid 7-6 (1), 7-5.

Hewett and Reid have won six Wimbledon doubles titles, including the last two.

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Manning High School celebrates gains in academic performance, extracurricular success

by Melissa Foust-McCoy Manning High School is celebrating a year of achievement, marked by improved academic performance, increased college and career readiness, and notable accomplishments in athletics and extracurriculars. The school’s 2024–2025 School Improvement Council Annual Report to the People, released this week, showcases a significant upward trend in key performance metrics, highlighting that Manning […]

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by Melissa Foust-McCoy

Manning High School is celebrating a year of achievement, marked by improved academic performance, increased college and career readiness, and notable accomplishments in athletics and extracurriculars. The school’s 2024–2025 School Improvement Council Annual Report to the People, released this week, showcases a significant upward trend in key performance metrics, highlighting that Manning is well on its way to achieving an “Excellent” rating from the South Carolina Department of Education.

“We are nearing our goal and remain dedicated to a cycle of continuous improvement,” Principal Dr. Kelvin Lemon said in the report. “Our focus for growth lies in enhancing our students’ performance on the End of Course Exams.”

The report highlights a steady climb on the state’s Annual School Report Card. Manning’s absolute rating rose from 47 in 2022 to 51 in 2023 and now stands at 58—just two points away from a “Good” rating and nine points from “Excellent.” An absolute rating of 60 is required for the “Good” designation, while 67 secures “Excellent.”

Among the academic highlights, Manning High School’s Class of 2024 posted a record-breaking 92.3% graduation rate—the highest since the state began issuing report cards in 2001. Additionally, 71.6% of graduates were identified as college or career ready, well above the state average, earning the school another “Good” rating in this category.

Students also showed strong performance on End of Course Exams (EOCEP) with notable increases from 2022 to 2024. English EOCEP scores improved by 16.7%, Algebra by 26.7%, Biology by 27.9%, and U.S. History by 5.3%. Twenty students achieved a perfect score of 100 and were awarded $100 Visa gift cards through an incentive program funded by Wal-Mart of Manning.

The report also notes that 85% of students in the “all students” category and 82.5% of first-year students were considered “on track for graduation,” earning additional “Good” ratings.

Outside the classroom, Manning High students excelled in a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Golden Pride Band earned awards across all categories and placed 4th overall at the State Finals. The Academic Challenge Team finished 3rd in the region, and the school won the MUSC Boeing Center’s District Wellness Award. The Student Council was recognized as a Silver Council at the state convention, and the FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting Team won the state title and advanced to nationals.

Athletics saw postseason success across multiple sports. The Varsity Football Team advanced to the Lower State Championship Game, with players also participating in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The Wrestling Team had three individual state qualifiers and placed 3rd at Region. The Track & Field and Cross Country teams each had athletes qualify for state meets, and the Soccer Team reached the playoffs.

The Class of 2025 has already earned admission to 299 colleges, universities, and military branches, collectively receiving more than $3.1 million in scholarship offers.

As the school continues its journey to “Watch Achievement Rise,” Dr. Lemon expressed pride in the progress made and optimism for the future. “By 2030, we aim for at least 70 percent of our students to achieve a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all subjects,” he said.

With gains across academics, extracurriculars, and student achievement, Manning High School is showing that Monarchs are indeed on the move.

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Miami Hurricanes five-star offensive tackle commit, Jackson Cantwell, has earned national acclaim yet again. As the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, Cantwell was recently named one of MaxPreps top 100 high school athletes of the 21st century coming in at No. 80. Wow. Yeah that’s pretty cool. And with one more season to go […]

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Miami Hurricanes five-star offensive tackle commit, Jackson Cantwell, has earned national acclaim yet again. As the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, Cantwell was recently named one of MaxPreps top 100 high school athletes of the 21st century coming in at No. 80.

Measuring an imposing 6-foot-8 and 325 pounds, Cantwell boasts 33.5-inch arms and explosive strength off the snap. He stormed through his junior season with 158 pancake blocks across 14 games (averages nearly 11 per game) helping his Nixa High offensive line pave the way for 3,710 total rushing yards.

Cantwell’s dominance extends into track and field as he claimed back-to-back Missouri Shot Put state titles, led the nation in distance among high school throwers as a junior, and was honored as Gatorade Missouri Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. His pedigree is unmistakable as his father, Christian Cantwell, is a five-time world champion and Olympic shot-put silver medalist, while his mother, Teri Steer Cantwell, competed in the Sydney Olympics.

MaxPreps also gave Cantwell its top national male-athlete award for 2024–25. Here’s what Kevin Askeland said about Cantwell:

“Although he still has a year left in high school, Cantwell has already snagged MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year honors. During the 2024-25 year, he earned state MVP honors in football as an offensive and defensive lineman and had the nation’s best mark in the shot put.”

Kevin Askeland

Recruiting services back the hype with Rivals, 247Sports, and On3 all putting Cantwell as the nation’s number‑one prospect for 2026. The list includes legends at the high school level and beyond. LeBron James of St. Vincent St. Mary in Akron, Ohio checked in a No. 1 on the list. The rest of the top 10 goes as follows:

2. Patrick Mahomes
3. Kyler Murray
4. Derrick Henry
5. Joe Mauer
6. Terrelle Pryor
7. Greg Oden
8. Elena Delle Donne
9. Missy Franklin
10. Candace Parker

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Highlights from the first week of the Tour de France in photos

The Tour de France is 100% in France this year with no stages starting from abroad. A mostly flat first week started from Lille and stayed in cycling-mad northern France for three stages. The peloton then headed south, via Brittany and the mountainous Massif Central region. This is a photo gallery from the first week […]

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Highlights from the first week of the Tour de France in photos

The Tour de France is 100% in France this year with no stages starting from abroad.

A mostly flat first week started from Lille and stayed in cycling-mad northern France for three stages. The peloton then headed south, via Brittany and the mountainous Massif Central region.

This is a photo gallery from the first week of the race as curated by AP photo editors.


AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports

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Building the future

At gyms across Coweta County this summer, one tradition stands strong—youth sports camps that don’t just build basketball players, but future leaders. The East Coweta Basketball Camp, hosted by boys’ head coach Royal Maxwell, is a prime example of this impact, creating a space where young athletes develop their skills while learning life lessons that […]

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Building the future

At gyms across Coweta County this summer, one tradition stands strong—youth sports camps that don’t just build basketball players, but future leaders. The East Coweta Basketball Camp, hosted by boys’ head coach Royal Maxwell, is a prime example of this impact, creating a space where young athletes develop their skills while learning life lessons that extend far beyond the court.

“Our camp isn’t just about basketball,” said Maxwell. “It’s about building complete athletes and leaders on and off the court.” The week-long camp focused on fundamentals—ball handling, defense, shooting, and team play—but also emphasized character, confidence, and discipline. “We talk about earning everything and expecting nothing,” Maxwell added. “We want these kids to walk away better players and better people.”

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