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When Jim Harbaugh took a pay cut from Michigan after the 2020 season, getting another chance to be an NFL head coach seemed like a long shot for him. If Nick Saban had retired after the 2022 season it’s doubtful Kalen DeBoer would have been his replacement at Alabama. He leaves Michigan after three straight seasons of beating Ohio State, winning the Big Ten and reaching the playoff. Harbaugh has been a head coach in college and the NFL for 20 years, including a three-year stint with FCS San Diego before landing the Stanford job in 2007. “I knew this was a thing that, not that I had to do, but that I really wanted to do.

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Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesUnder so-called linked-deposit programs, states deposit money in banks at below-market interest rates. Banks then leverage those funds to provide short-term, low-interest loans to particular borrowers, often in agriculture or small business. The programs can save thousands of dollars for borrowers by reducing their interest rates by an average 2-3 percentage points. Illinois has nearly $950 million of deposits linked to low-interest loans for farmers, businesses and individuals. In 2015, Frerichs said, the state's agricultural investment program had just two low-interest loans.

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☆ NCAA and ESPN ink 8-year, $920 million media rights deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The NCAA and ESPN have reached a new eight-year media rights deal worth more than $115 million annually, as the value of sports media rights reaches new heights. The new agreement carries an annual value of roughly three times the current 14-year deal, which pays about $40 million annually. It will include the rights to 40 NCAA championships — 21 women's and 19 men's events — as well as exclusive championship coverage of all rounds for women's basketball, women's volleyball, women's gymnastics, softball, baseball and FCS football. ESPN has benefited through its airing of the NCAA women's basketball tournament and the WNBA playoffs, among other sports. "Concurrent with the terms of the new media rights, several enhancements to student-athlete benefits across all three NCAA divisions will take effect, and this deal will help fund those important programs.

Persons: Jimmy Pitaro, Charlie Baker, Baker, Linda Livingstone Organizations: ESPN, Orange, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, NCAA, FCS, WNBA, IMG, WME Sports, Associated Press, of Governors, Baylor University, NBA, CNBC PRO Locations: Miami Gardens , Florida

Washington moved ahead of Florida State and into College Football Playoff position, coming in fourth in the rankings on Tuesday night. Now fifth-ranked Florida State stayed unbeaten, too, though the Seminoles lost quarterback Jordan Travis to a season-ending left leg injury. He was seriously injured in the first quarter against North Alabama, an FCS team, but Florida State went on win easily with backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker stepping in. “Didn’t shock anybody that was on our team because we’ve seen him do that before,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said earlier this week about Rodemaker. “After the (conference) championship games we can look at who’s going to be available and who’s not going to be available," Corrigan said.

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Ohio State passed Michigan and moved up to No. Political Cartoons View All 1256 ImagesWashington won 22-20 on the road against Oregon State, which slipped five spots to No. POLL POINTSMichigan and Ohio State will be a matchup of top-five teams for the 13th time, the most of any rivalry. It was the fifth-longest active streak in the country behind Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Michigan. 2 Ohio State at No.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Northwestern rewarded coach David Braun for a remarkable turnaround following Pat Fitzgerald's firing in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal by removing the “interim” label from his job title on Wednesday. “I am truly honored for the opportunity to continue leading Northwestern’s football program,” Braun said in a statement. “He’s never wavered,” said quarterback Ben Bryant, who led Northwestern to the 24-10 win over the Badgers. “Under his guidance, Northwestern’s football team has exceeded expectations on the field and excelled in the classroom. Fitzgerald, by far Northwestern's winningest coach, is suing his alma mater for $130 million, saying it wrongfully fired him.

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☆ Amazon’s top Fresh exec says store reopenings are part of broader grocery revamp
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Peters now oversees Amazon Fresh and reports to ex-Tesco executive Tony Hoggett, who leads Amazon's physical stores business. Shoppers check out the sale items as they wait in line for the new Amazon Fresh store to open on E. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, CA Thursday, September 15, 2022. In addition to the Woodland Hills Fresh store, Amazon reopened locations in nearby Pasadena and Irvine this week, after redesigning two Chicago-area Fresh stores in August. Amazon Fresh store in Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills Annie Palmer'Where's the butter located?' On Thursday, Amazon said it's opening the Fresh grocery delivery service to everyone in the U.S., after trials in a handful of cities.

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8 Washington (2-0) at Michigan State (2-0), Saturday. Michigan State coach Mel Tucker was suspended after USA Today reported he allegedly sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor. This is Washington's last nonconference game, and though Michigan State is a name opponent, this isn't a typical Spartans side. Now the Buffaloes host nearby rival Colorado State, which lost its opener 50-24 to Washington State and is a 22 1/2-point underdog. UPSET WATCHFresno State (2-0) at Arizona State (1-1).

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“I just don’t remember anything after that,” Maroulis tells CNN Sport about her admission, adding that she was released a few days later. And then when I got the concussions, it felt like a lot of that flooded back,” she says. “My relationship with wrestling felt so damaged and broken,” she adds. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesMore support needs to be given to young athletes experiencing concussion, Maroulis believes, particularly when some might delay seeking support for fear of seeming weak. Pushing through because you don’t want them to think you’re weak is the worst thing you can do,” Maroulis says.

☆ The Saudi Arabian government would 'definitely support' private bids for UK soccer clubs Manchester United or Liverpool, sports minister says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Saudi Arabia's sports minister told BBC it will support private bids for Manchester United and Liverpool FCs. A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund already owns Newcastle United FC. A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund purchased Newcastle United FC in October 2021 for $409 million. Manchester United and Liverpool are among the world's most valuable sports teams. Forbes estimates Manchester United is worth around $4.6 billion, while Liverpool is worth about $4.45 billion.

☆ Deion Sanders says HBCUs can be a path to the NFL for top players
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders says historically Black college football programs can be a path to the NFL for top recruits, but it is difficult to compete with the wealthier, traditional power schools. Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who starred with the Falcons, 49ers and Cowboys, is in his third season with Jackson State. I can still make it through there (an HBCU) and they can navigate me to the NFL,” Sanders said Tuesday during an interview on the AP Top 25 College Football Podcast. HBCUs, such as Jackson State and its SWAC rivals, were a goldmine of top talent for decades, in large part because of segregation. “So now it’s becoming an option,” Sanders said.

☆ How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
▼ + stars: | 2021-10-16 | by ( Dan Whateley | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to brand deals, student-athletes have run branded training clinics and have been paid for appearances and autograph signings. Read about how much an FCS national champion who thought he would 'strike gold' with NIL deals actually earnedLike Sproles, Amherst College wide receiver Jack Betts thought he would profit significantly from the NIL deals, but quickly realized that it wouldn't be easy for a Division III athlete. However, by pitching himself to brands, Betts has been able to secure 35 NIL deals in 2022 alone. Some colleges and universities have developed policies to stop student-athletes from making brand deals that would interfere with their own lucrative sponsorship contracts. Here's Insider's list of 13 top companies helping student-athletes make money and shaping the future of NIL marketing

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