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The Department of Corrections' critical incident review of Grant Hardin's May 25 escape from the Calico Rock prison provides the most detailed description so far of his planning and the issues that allowed him to walk out of the facility.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood might not need much time to get a chance to justify his status as the nation’s No. 1 recruit in his class. Underwood has spent this summer competing for the right to start the Wolverines’ Aug. 30 season opener with New Mexico. That follows an outstanding high school career in which Underwood threw for 11,488 yards and 152 touchdowns while leading Belleville to a 50-4 record and two Michigan state championships. The 6-foot-4 freshman heads our list of freshmen who could make a major impact this season

Hezly Rivera has claimed victory at the U.S. gymnastics championships. The 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist pulled away on Sunday, looking ready to lead the women's program toward the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Rivera, the youngest member of the team that won in Paris last year, posted a two-day total of 112.000, just ahead of runner-up Leanne Wong.

Stephen Nedoroscik, known as "Pommel Horse Guy," remains dedicated to gymnastics despite his newfound fame. After winning bronze medals in Paris last summer, he embraced his celebrity status with appearances on "Dancing With the Stars" and its national tour.

Under the nitrogen hypoxia execution method, an inmate is forced to breathe the gas and deprived of the oxygen needed to stay alive.

A Purdue University student from South Korea has been freed from a Monroe, Louisiana detention center following days of protests by faith leaders in New York and abroad. Twenty-year-old Yeonsoo Go was taken into custody Thursday during a routine immigration hearing in Manhattan and then transferred to an immigration jail in Louisiana.

Corey Adams was an 18-year-old defensive lineman from New Orleans. Authorities say he was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at an intersection in the Memphis suburb of Cordova on Saturday night.

Gregory Holt has six active lawsuits against the Arkansas Department of Corrections, according to the complaint. The lawsuit accuses the head of the division of correction of unilaterally pursuing Holt's transfer to a federal facility after the idea was raised in a mediation session in one of his lawsuits.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC and Big Ten have not agreed on a College Football Playoff format beyond this season. Sankey noted frequent discussions with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti but highlighted differing views on playoff allocations.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, whose role in campus protests against Israel led to his detention for over three months in immigration jail, is now seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration. His lawyers filed a claim Thursday, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution after his March arrest by federal agents. Khalil, a legal U.S. resident, said he suffered severe anguish in jail, and continues to fear for his safety. The government has accused him of leading protests aligned with Hamas, but has not provided any evidence of a link to the terror group.