Campus Connect: College Sports, Entertainment & Viral News – 6/26

The new week is in full swing, with Tuesday, June 25 ringing in another day. College life can be busy, so at times it can be tough to keep up with the daily news cycle. That’s why we bring you Campus Connect, where you can catch the latest news in college sports and entertainment to keep on top of the buzz that everyone on campus will be talking about.
What happened last night? What events are coming up today? We have you covered with all of that and more.
Let’s dive right in.


College Sports News

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, is going to be one of the top college basketball recruits in his class. And at just 13 years old, LeBron Jr. is already showing why he is generating buzz from a number of programs. LeBron has already said that his son has offers from multiple programs, but there are two blue bloods that are in the mix early.


Sneakers are essential to completing your daily look, and for many, there is nothing better than putting on the right sneaker to go about your day. After all, being a sneakerhead is a lifestyle that you truly have to commit to. And with new releases coming out almost daily, it is tough to remember every release date so you can cop your favorite sneaker. That’s why we are here to help.
Here are the sneakers you should keep an eye out for the week of June 25 through July 1.


Busted Coverage Girl of the Day

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjOL1ytHWGR/?taken-by=madison_jennett
Arizona State continues to crank out Instagram models and social media influencers. Meet Madison.


Entertainment News

In these divided times, there is perhaps only one force that can bring Americans together on our day of independence: alcohol. Nothing haphazardly screams “U.S.A.” more than getting wasted covered head-to-toe in our stars and stripes, so we found some drinks to match. Here are the most patriotic ways to upchuck all the barbeque you eat this 4th of July.


There was trouble in paradise after Kanye West made his ridiculous comments about slavery being a choice.


What’s On Today?


After Game 1 of the 2018 College World Series was postponed on Monday night, Arkansas and Oregon State are set to return to the field in Omaha on Tuesday to see who will inch one step closer to the national championship… Group C and Group D wrap up their round robin part portion of the World Cup on Tuesday with Australia vs. Peru, Denmark vs. France, Nigeria vs. Argentina, and Iceland vs. Croatia.


Highlight of the Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-4jCHJf5s&feature=youtu.be

Bill Russell appeared to forget he was on live television when he delivered this message to Charles Barkley.


Food of the Day


If you are ever around the nation’s capital, be sure to check out Wicked Bloom to chow down on this mac ‘n cheese waffle topped with chopped pork, brisket chili, cheese sauce, and sour cream.

Sneaker Release Dates: What Drops This Week, June 25-July 1
Sneaker Release Dates: What Drops This Week, June 25-July 1