Raiderland Hot Links Featuring Latest On Texas Tech, Big 12 Updates, Blockbuster Releases, Wicked Knuckleballs, Baywatch And Meat

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— Dane Dewbre 🌵 (@MarlandDane) June 25, 2026

He earned No. 3 for a reason 🤠 pic.twitter.com/Agi0Ws193n
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) June 24, 2026

Offensive ratings drop 🎮📈#WreckEm | @EASPORTSCollege pic.twitter.com/BcexfLbP0Y
— Texas Tech Football (@TexasTechFB) June 24, 2026

Temitope Adeshina. @thebowerman Semifinalist.

Only the 2nd female athlete in Tech history to receive the honor 👏 pic.twitter.com/BwTd8Jw1Cn
— Texas Tech Track & Field (@TexasTechTF) June 24, 2026

STAYING HOME🌵

I am excited to announce my commitment to Texas Tech University! I am incredibly grateful to Coach McGuire, Coach Perry, and Texas Tech Football for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Thank you to my parents, coaches, and everyone who has supported me… pic.twitter.com/gSKrmjlAXL
— Jack Greaser 4.5⭐️ LS (@JRGreaser) June 24, 2026

FBS Oversight Committee introduces proposal to modify football calendar. https://t.co/60cqjscicb
— NCAA News (@NCAA_PR) June 24, 2026

6/24/09: Vicente Padilla pitched seven sharp innings, Taylor Teagarden and David Murphy drove in a run each & the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on to snap a five-game losing streak. Padilla (6-3) allowed one run and six hits, walked two and struck out three. pic.twitter.com/orAf6XoPak
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) June 25, 2026

6/24/99: Rafael Palmeiro & Ivan Rodriguez had two run singles as Texas beat Oakland 5-2, giving John Burkett his first win of the season. Burkett (1-3), who was banished to the bullpen after six ineffective starts, pitched five shutout innings before a two-run homer in the sixth. pic.twitter.com/afVKQByPgP
— Texas Rangers Baseball History (@TxRangerHistory) June 24, 2026

Random 90s at bats: Charlie Hough vs Brett Butler and Darryl Strawberry (April 5, 1993). pic.twitter.com/78Gazp85Bg
— Stirrups Now! (@uniformcritic) June 25, 2026

Mike Piazza on Baywatch. The specific scene is from the episode titled "Deep Trouble," which first aired on May 1, 1995. In the episode, Mike Piazza plays himself, found by Anderson's character, lifeguard C.J. Parker, practicing his baseball swing on the crowded beach in his full… pic.twitter.com/NYYjqYpZW9
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) June 24, 2026

In Memory of Phyllis George
~ A Tribute ~

Born June 25, 1949🕯️

The former Miss Texas and Miss America blazed an uncharted course for women in sports broadcasting in 1975, becoming co-host of CBS Sports' "The #NFL Today". pic.twitter.com/SbSbxzX2xD
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) June 25, 2026

Dexys Midnight Runners hit it big on this date in 1982 with the release of their smash hit single “Come On Eileen.”

BITE-SIZED FACT | It was ranked No. 18 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '80s" and was Britain's best-selling single of 1982. pic.twitter.com/XG1GgeV1bv
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) June 25, 2026

On this date in 1993, “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan debuted in theaters.

BITE-SIZED FACT | The romantic comedy quickly became a massive commercial success, earning over $227 million worldwide. pic.twitter.com/TJrAr5IclL
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) June 25, 2026

On this date in 1984 Prince releases his sixth album "Purple Rain".

BITE-SIZED FACT | The album sold over 25 million copies and included two #1 singles with "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy". pic.twitter.com/sEz9mbIreK
— Bite-Sized Nostalgia (@landofthe80s) June 25, 2026

Split Enz 🎩🪄 I Got You

Happy 74th Birthday to Tim Finn, born June 25th, 1952 🎂🎂🎂

One of New Zealand's finest songwriters and the voice behind this New Wave classic.#TimFinn pic.twitter.com/MBTF7jDmZl
— Music Jim 🎩🪄 (@MusicJim2) June 25, 2026

Now live at BaT Auctions: 1931 Ford Model AA Flatbed. https://t.co/4GFVk66UVY pic.twitter.com/Ay20uAxigD
— Bring a Trailer (@Bringatrailer) June 24, 2026

Taco of the Day.@goose702 pic.twitter.com/kGYGtAbUPh
— Taco King 𝕏 (@tacokingX) June 24, 2026

What drink would you pair with this? pic.twitter.com/mBCq1JVBUG
— Food Hub (@F0ODHub) June 25, 2026

Surf and Turf with Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce

Recipe

Ingredients:
2 steaks (200g each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup… pic.twitter.com/yb2IXAwym0
— Summer's Savor (@summer_food) June 25, 2026

Steak & Queso 🥩 🧀 pic.twitter.com/mf2rSkZ2or
— Food Pleaser (@FoodPleaser) June 25, 2026

Peppery, hot & spicy wings & cob salad 🥗 🍗.

Will you call this a healthy meal or an unhealthy one ? pic.twitter.com/01SvtyxvxQ
— Food Blogger (@foodietechlab) June 25, 2026

Don't miss The Alamo Vault Tour – Crockett Edition! 🗝️

Spend the evening with our distinguished historian, Ernesto Rodriguez, and see treasured David Crockett artifacts you can't see anywhere else.

🎟️ Members get your tickets here: https://t.co/sKnOrVxZcs pic.twitter.com/hXAq4XKwOh
— The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) June 24, 2026

Sent in by an anonymous reader, the Dublin Bottling Works in Dublin, Texas, circa 1900. Note the ice delivery wagon. Man, I'd love to have an ice-cold Dr. Pepper right now. One of the real ones, naturally, not one with corn syrup. pic.twitter.com/4jyJwmWOEa
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) June 24, 2026

Hot temperatures continue along with chances for mainly late-day storms today, Friday, and again on Sunday. Severe storms will be possible later today into the evening. #txwx pic.twitter.com/Arbtweq9wN
— NWS Lubbock (@NWSLubbock) June 25, 2026

City Bank, Raising Cane's, Urban Bird, best bites make Lubbock news https://t.co/upvXfY2Xv4
— Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (@lubbockonline) June 25, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷 West Texas oilmen are already getting more calls about drilling as tensions with Iran put energy markets on edge.

One drilling contractor near Lubbock says they are busier than at any point since 2020, while producers say the sweet spot is $70 to $90 oil: enough to make…
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 24, 2026

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