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☆ A California family, including 2-year-old, survived a plane crash by deploying a parachute system
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A California family survived a plane crash with only minor injuries by deploying a parachute system. The parachute opened above the plane and slowed its descent before it crashed into woodland. AdvertisementA California family, including a man, a woman, and a 2-year-old girl, survived a plane crash with only minor cuts and scratches after deploying a parachute system. AdvertisementQuincy Cromer, a spokesperson for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, said that it was a "miracle" that the family had escaped with such minor injuries. Advertisement"Even with the parachute the parties involved were extremely fortunate to only receive minor injuries," the department wrote.

Persons: —, MCSO, Quincy, they've Organizations: Service, ABC7, Fire Department, Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Cirrus Owners, Pilots Association Locations: California, Mendocino County, Whitethorn , California, Quincy Cromer

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Johni Broome had a preseason prediction for anyone sleeping on Auburn’s team. The reality is tougher games await and Auburn has only played two ranked teams, handling then-No. "You look at the last 11 games, they're running through people. They're playing hard on defense. Despite the mishmash of returnees and newcomers, center Dylan Cardwell says this Auburn team has developed a chemistry and closeness.

Persons: — Johni Broome, “ They’re, The Tigers haven't, Bruce Pearl, “, Pearl, Ole Miss, Bud, Pearl's, He's, Nate Oats, we've, Jaylin Williams, Aden Holloway, Tre Donaldson, Chad Baker, Denver Jones, Chaney Johnson, Dylan Cardwell, I’ve, ” Cardwell, we’re Organizations: Tigers, Alabama, Baylor, Appalachian State, Sun Belt Conference, The Tigers, Auburn, Razorbacks, Bud Walton Arena, Crimson Tide, Tennessee, AP Locations: AUBURN, Ala, Auburn, Appalachian, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Broome, Mazara

The four-team version of the College Football Playoff is going out with drama and controversy. “When you talk about the four best teams, watch the game,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. 19 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 championship game, have a chance to make that leap Sunday. — The SEC champion has never been left out of the College Football Playoff. "So we’re the best teams, and do we want the best teams?” Smart asked.

Persons: Jordan Travis, Mike Norvell, Kirby Smart, “, Go, —, ” Smart, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: College Football, CFP, Washington, Florida State, Seminoles, Atlantic Coast Conference, Louisville, Alabama, NFL, Bulldogs, Southeastern Conference, Oklahoma State, Big, SEC, AP Locations: Michigan, Texas, Alabama, Florida, ” Georgia

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell said the possibility of leaving his unbeaten Seminoles out of the College Football Playoff shouldn't even be discussed. Florida State made things as difficult as possible on the CFP selection committee, using a dominant defensive performance to beat No. In all likelihood, Rodemaker would be ready to play should Florida State make the playoff, but even he has only started two games. Florida State also had 14 tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups. “I feel like we go out there and play for each other and we are a close-knit team,” Toafili said.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, Mike Norvell, Brock Glenn, “, ” Norvell, ” Lawrance Toafili, Glenn, Jordan Travis, Tate Rodemaker, Travis, Alex Mastromanno, Tatum Bethune, Jack Plummer’s, Plummer, Jeff Brohm, Ryan Fitzgerald, Braden Fiske, Fitzgerald, Fiske, Toafili, Norvell, ” Toafili, haven't, Rodemaker, ___ Organizations: Florida State, Seminoles, College, CFP, Louisville, Atlantic Coast Conference, Alabama, Southeastern Conference, Texas, Heisman, ACC, Cardinals, AP Locations: N.C, Florida, Georgia, Louisville

(AP) — Tai’Reon Joseph scored 27 points and blocked Mississippi State's final shot as Southern closed on a 12-0 run to stun the No. With three seconds left, Joseph blocked Josh Hubbard’s shot to hand Mississippi State (6-2) its second straight loss. Hubbard led Mississippi State with 14 points, and Cameron Matthews had 12. Mississippi State led 9-2 lead, but the Jaguars hung around the rest of the half and had several leads. Mississippi State: Vs. Tulane on Saturday in Atlanta in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event.

Persons: — Tai’Reon Joseph, Brandon Davis, Joseph, Josh Hubbard’s, Davis, Hubbard, Cameron Matthews, Southern, ___ Organizations: Mississippi, Jaguars, Mississippi State, Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, ACC, SEC, . Mississippi State, UNLV . Mississippi, Rutgers, . Mississippi, Tulane Locations: STARKVILLE, Miss, Southern, Mississippi, Arizona, Marquette, Illinois, UNLV . Mississippi State, Louisiana, Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is the only league to claim a spot — sometimes two spots — in every College Football Playoff. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game Saturday. The Pac-12 appears assured of a playoff team in its swan song of a season with No. Should Texas win — and Alabama beat Georgia — the Horns would certainly have a pretty good case for a playoff spot. “I’ll also point candidly to the realities when the SEC teams have entered the College Football Playoff format, our success is unparalleled,” Sankey said.

Persons: —, SEC hasn't, Nick Saban, ” Saban, “, we’d, FanDuel, Greg Sankey, ” Sankey, we’ve, Kirby Smart, ”, “ I’ll, ___ Organizations: ATLANTA, Southeastern Conference, College Football, SEC, Alabama, Crimson Tide, Bulldogs, Big, Wolverines, Washington, Florida State, Seminoles, Atlantic Coast Conference, Georgia, Oklahoma State, Texas, Power, eventual, Ohio State, College, AP Locations: Georgia, Atlanta, Michigan, Iowa, Oregon, Louisville, Alabama, Texas

3 and setting up a top-five matchup with Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday in Las Vegas. Political Cartoons View All 1265 ImagesThe last time there were two Pac-12 teams in the top five of the AP poll was 2016, when Southern California finished No. Among the top eight teams there are only four losses, one each for Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Alabama. 5 Oregon vs. No. 3 Washington in Las Vegas, Pac-12 championship.

Persons: Stanford, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Florida State, Associated Press, Bulldogs, Michigan, Ohio State, Buckeyes, Southern California, Washington, Alabama, Penn State, USC, Penn, Texas Tech, Oregon, Washington , Ohio State, Carolina State, SMU, Vanderbilt, Kansas State, Iowa State, SEC, ACC —, USA, Southeastern Conference, —, Big, Louisville, Atlantic Coast Conference, Oklahoma State, Tulane, American Athletic Conference, AP Locations: Washington, Oregon, Georgia, Ann Arbor, Las Vegas, Texas, . Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Florida , Oklahoma , Texas , Alabama, Penn State , Utah, Ohio State , Texas, Alabama, Washington , Ohio, Texas . Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, Atlanta, Iowa, Indianapolis, Florida, Charlotte , North Carolina, Arlington , Texas

The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend. And the Crimson Tide stayed in CFP contention as they prepare for the Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 20 Iowa in the Big Ten championship game away from a third straight playoff appearance. In the final season before playoff expansion to 12 teams, cutting the field to four might be tricky. ... Don't be surprised if most teams with openings are not willing to wait another week for coaches involved in conference championship games.

Persons: Michael Penix Jr, Jalen Milroe, Isaiah Bond, Jim Harbaugh, Connor Stalions, Sherrone Moore, Harbaugh, Warde Manuel, It’s, J.J . McCarthy, ” McCarthy, Bryce Young, Jordan Travis, Jonathan Smith, Don't, Jeff Lebby, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: College Football, Ohio State, Washington State, Apple, Auburn, Crimson Tide, Southeastern Conference, Buckeyes, NCAA, Big, Michigan, Wolverines, Power, Washington, Huskies, Ducks, Tide, New, Georgia, Alabama, Bulldogs, didn't, TCU, Oklahoma State, The Cowboys, BYU, SEC, Atlantic Coast Conference, Florida State, Florida, ACC, Michigan State, Oregon State, Texas, Mississippi State, AP Locations: Washington, Alabama, Jordan, Georgia, Michigan, Iowa, Indianapolis, Ohio, Oregon, Las Vegas, New Mexico State, Atlanta, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Syracuse, Oklahoma

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.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Quarterback Jordan Travis, James Madison, JMU, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Ohio State, Associated Press, Big, Florida State, Bulldogs, Wolverines, Maryland, Buckeyes, Washington, Oregon State, Huskies, College Football, FCS North Alabama, Louisville, Ohio, Sooners, Longhorns, Nebraska, Utes, Wildcats, Clemson, Rockets, Big West, Illinois, American Conference, Tulane, American Athletic Conference, Liberty, Conference USA, Sun, Appalachian State, SEC, ACC —, USA, AP Locations: Michigan, Washington, Florida, Florida State . Georgia, Southern California, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona . Utah, Georgia, Ohio State, North Carolina, Toledo, Iowa

A judge granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction Tuesday in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets. “Oregon State and Washington State will be the sole members of the board,” Libey said, ruling quickly after hearing arguments for about 2 1/2 hours. Political Cartoons View All 1247 ImagesThe outgoing Pac-12 schools said they will appeal the ruling. Washington State athletic director Pat Chun and university president Kirk Schulz attended the hearing, along with Barnes. The clock is ticking for Oregon State and Washington State to make definitive plans for next season.

Persons: Jayathi Murthy, Scott Barnes, Gary Libey, ” Libey, “ Nothing's, “, Pat Chun, Kirk Schulz, Barnes, Chun, Schulz, George Kliavkoff, Eric MacMichael, Libey, ” MacMichael, we’re, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Oregon State, Washington State, Oregon, ”, Court, Washington State's Pullman, Washington, UCLA, Big, USC, Washington Supreme, ACC, NCAA, AP Locations: Pacific Northwest, Whitman County, Washington State's, Oregon, Southern California, Washington, ”

10, the top five teams held their places and Kansas and Kansas State both entered The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday. 22 after one of the biggest victories in program history and Kansas State moved back in at No. Other than that, there were 17 AP polls between 1995 and ‘96 that featured both Kansas and Kansas State. In 1995, Kansas State was No. 25 Kansas State at No.

Persons: Washington, Bill Snyder, Duke, ___, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Oklahoma, Kansas State, Associated Press, Sunday, Bulldogs, Wolverines, NCAA, Ohio State, Florida State, Oregon, The Ducks, Utah, Penn State, Big, Texas, Sunflower State, Hall of Fame, Wildcats, Jayhawks, Kansas, Coast Conference, North, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Blue Devils, Louisville, Saturday, CONFERENCE, SEC, ACC —, Washington, LSU, AP Locations: Kansas, Sunday . Georgia, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Alabama, , Kansas, North Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, Southern California

9 Alabama returned to the top 10 after falling out in mid-September, which snapped a streak of 128 top-10 appearances that dated back to 2015. The number of major upsets to Top 25 teams overall in college football this season remains minimal. IN-N-OUTIowa dropped out of the Top 25 after its second loss of the season and was replaced by No. JMU is in its second season playing in the Bowl Subdivision, the highest level of Division I, leaving the Dukes ineligible to play for the Sun Belt Conference title and a bowl game. Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season.

Persons: Nick Saban, “ That's, They've, James Madison, Duke, Tim Reynolds, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Associated Press, Bulldogs, Southern, Wolverines, Michigan State, NCAA, Ohio State, Penn State, The Nittany Lions, Buckeyes, Florida State, Oklahoma, Alabama, Crimson Tide, Tennessee, ” Tide, Volunteers, Cavaliers, FBS, Clemson, Duke, Duke . North Carolina, Atlantic Coast Conference, Tigers, Dukes, Sun Belt Conference, James, Air Force, Tulane, American Athletic Conference . Air Force, SEC, ACC —, The Ducks, Utes, Louisville, Basketball, Cardinals, ACC, AP Locations: Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Florida, Washington, Texas, Oregon, Washington , Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia, Duke . North, Miami, Sunday's, Utah

☆ Mexican American woman becomes first NCAA Division 1 female kicker at an HBCU
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Justin Gamble | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A Mexican American woman has become the first female kicker at Jackson State University, a NCAA Division I Historically Black College and University. I’m playing football,’ Armenta said. As a freshman, her talent and skill shocked coaches at St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California. “She was the best freshman kicker that we had,” said Joseph Goyeneche, Armenta’s high school football head coach. And last month, Haley Van Voorhis, became the first female football player to appear in an NCAA football game outside of the kicker position.

Persons: Leilani Armenta, Bethune, I’m, ’ Armenta, Armenta, Jackson, she’s, ”, Joseph Goyeneche, ” Armenta, Goyeneche, Doctors, you’re, it’s, ” Goyeneche, “, I’ve, CNN she’s, hasn’t, ” T.C, Taylor, ” Taylor, ’, Katie Hnida, Sarah Fuller, Haley Van Voorhis, Van Voorhis, doesn’t Organizations: CNN, Jackson State University, NCAA, Black College and University, Cookman University, “, Alabama State University, St . Bonaventure High School, University of New, Vanderbilt, Power, University of Tennessee, Shenandoah University, III, Jackson State Locations: Mexican, Ventura , California, University of New Mexico

☆ Haley Van Voorhis makes history as first female non-kicker to play in NCAA football game
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Haley Van Voorhis made history at the weekend by becoming the first female football player to appear in an NCAA football game outside of the kicker position. Van Voorhis, a safety at Division-III Shenandoah University, came on with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter of her team’s 48-7 victory over Juniata College on Saturday. The 19-year-old registered a quarterback hurry after tackling the Juniata QB just after he had released the ball, resulting in an incomplete pass. “It’s an amazing thing,” Van Voorhis told the Washington Post. Haley Van Voorhis (#10) registered a quarterback hurry.

Persons: Haley Van Voorhis, Van Voorhis, “, ” Van Voorhis, Keric Jackson, Tracy Fitzsimmons, Haley, she’s, ” Fitzsimmons, Sarah Fuller Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Shenandoah University, Juniata College, Juniata, Washington Post, Christchurch, Shenandoah Athletic Communications, Shenandoah, Vanderbilt, Power, University of Tennessee Locations: Washington

☆ 'Thrown to the wolves': How private investors are jacking up rents and ripping off college students
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

The eye-popping numbers are part of a longer-term shift toward private college housing. Moody's Analytics recently warned of an "affordability crisis" for college students, noting that since 2019, rents for student housing in a sample of notable college towns had grown faster than those of regular apartments. Student housing goes privateThe gold rush in student housing is a relatively new phenomenon. Back in the 1980s and '90s, most college students either lived in bland, cinder-block-walled dorms or in conventional apartments farther from campus. Even with his frugality, he came to realize that the prices in West Campus were "impossible to rationalize" for a college student.

Persons: behemoth Blackstone, Evan Scope, UT Austin who's, Carl Whitaker, Austin Kristian Alveo, Whitaker, Mark Austin, Kristian Alveo, David Willson, Willson, Gina Cowart, Cowart, David Kanne, lounging, Ann, Kanne, Lu Chen, RealPage, Donald Cohen, Cohen, Graham Sowden, Dan Allen, Allen, Austin, James Rodriguez Organizations: Waterloo, University of Texas, Wall Street's, American, Communities, National, Housing, Evan Scope Crafts, UT Austin, University, UT, LV, UTs, Crafts, American Campus, HBO, West, haven't, State College ,, Moody's, Power, Middlebury College, University of Tennessee, Arizona State University, Urban Institute, Investors, Power Five, RREAF Holdings Locations: Austin, Wall, Waterloo, UT Austin, Rio, Villas, West, West Campus, Gainesville , Florida, Ann Arbor , Michigan, State College , Pennsylvania, Knoxville, South

☆ How NIL deals and brand sponsorships are helping college athletes make money
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Dan Whateley | Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

College athletes make money by posting branded content on social media and attending events with fans. Read more about the flow of NIL money in college sportsThe remaining 20% comes from brand deals, per Opendorse. Men's basketball players make the most from brand deals, the company has found. Read more about how the company boosted social-media engagement by hiring college athletes from niche sports like golf and cheerleadingSome college athletes have become social media stars, especially female students. Reese is one of the most followed college athletes and has signed NIL deals with companies like Amazon, Airbnb, and Playstation.

Persons: influencers, Read, Phoenix Sproles, It's, Kristi Dosh, they're, USC's Bronny James, LSU's Olivia Dunne, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Flau'jae Johnson, Chase Griffin, outperforming, Bryce Adams, Opendorse, Braly Keller, Doug Edert, LSU's Reese, Reese, Matthew Hinton, Blake Lawrence, Colin Salao Organizations: Phoenix, BusinessofCollegeSports.com, University of Minnesota, Dinkytown, Power Five, UCLA, JPMorgan Chase, Chase Griffin Student, Buffalo Wild Wings, St, Peter's University, Amazon, PlayStation, AP, Nike, Adidas, Companies Locations: Ohio

The offensive line has been bullied at times, and the receivers and running backs haven't always shined either. 3 Texas and going more than 40 minutes before managing a touchdown against South Florida. The South Florida game marked the first time Alabama has failed to score at least 20 points against a non-Power Five conference opponent since 2007. Terrence Ferguson Jr. started in place of Tyler Booker (back spasms) at left guard against South Florida. “In my opinion, especially on defense, we do a great job of coming out with energy,” Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham said.

Persons: haven't, Nick Saban, Milroe, Bryant, Denny, Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson, Jalen, ” Saban, “ He’s, he’s, ” Buchner, Simpson, It's, Bryce Young, Tommy Rees, Ole, Lane Kiffin, Rees, ” “, ” Kiffin, “, Kadyn Proctor, Terrence Ferguson Jr, Tyler Booker, JC Latham, We’ve Organizations: Crimson Tide, South, Southeastern Conference, NFL, Ole Miss, SEC, ” Alabama, Tide, “, Alabama, AP Locations: Alabama, Texas, South Florida . Alabama, Mississippi, South Florida, Tuscaloosa, Florida

Florida State, Miami and Florida were all ranked in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday. 1 Georgia (3-0)Next: vs. UAB, Saturday. 4 Florida State (3-0)Next: at Clemson, Saturday. 7 Penn State (3-0)Next: vs. No. 21 Washington State (3-0)Next: vs. No.

Persons: Billy Napier, Charlotte, Mike Bobo's, we're, Xavier Worthy, Jonathon Brooks, Jerrin Thompson, Jordan Travis, DE Chop Robinson, Sam Hartman, Audric Estime, Quinshon Judkins, Duke, Travis Hunter, Thomas Gore, Leonard Taylor, Cameron Ward, Dante Moore, Joe Milton, Hendon Hooker, Kaleb Johnson, Billy Napier's, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Florida State, Associated Press, Seminoles, Hurricanes, Gators, Tennessee, Florida, SEC, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Atlantic Coast Conference, Carolina, Clemson, LSU, ACC, UAB, South, Rutgers, Big, Baylor, Arizona State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State, DE, Washington, Audric, UCLA, Mississippi State, USF, Oregon State, Washington State, Quinshon, Cincinnati, Iowa State, OU, Pittsburgh, Power, App State, UConn, Devils, Colorado State, Miami, UTSA, Hendon, Vols, Charlotte, Volunteers, AP Locations: Miami, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Temple, Tallahassee, Michigan, Texas, Wyoming, California, Kentucky, Iowa, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, . Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Carolina, Salt Lake City, Tennessee, Louisiana, Lafayette

The Pac-12's previous high was six ranked teams, achieved multiple times including last week. After Washington State beat Wisconsin on Saturday night, Cougars coach Jake Dickert noted his school's unfortunate position. OUTFalling out along with Texas A&M were Wisconsin, which lost at Washington State, and Tulane, which lost at home to Mississippi. CONFERENCE CALLWith Tulane dropping out, there are no ranked teams from conferences outside the Power Five. RANKED vs. RANKEDNo games match ranked teams this week.

Persons: Quinn Ewers, Nick Saban, Jake Dickert, ” Dickert, —, Duke, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Associated Press, Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Texas, Longhorns, BCS, Crimson Tide, Power, SEC, Clemson, Atlantic Coast Conference, Penn State, USC, Southeastern Conference, Washington, Oregon State, Washington State, UCLA, Wisconsin, Cougars, ESPN, Ohio State, Notre Dame, — Clemson, Miami, Hurricanes, Aggies, Hawkeyes, Iowa State, Tulane, Tigers, Charleston Southern, ACC —, AP Locations: Michigan, Alabama, Quinn Ewers , Texas, Southern California, , Oklahoma, Utah, Oregon, Pullman, — Nebraska, — Florida, Miami, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, Mississippi

That marked the 10th straight season in which at least two Big Ten teams ranked in the top 10 in total defense. The last time the Big Ten had two teams rank in the top 15 in total offense was 2014. Washington ranked second, USC third, UCLA fourth and Oregon sixth nationally in total offense just last season. The arrivals of Harrell and Longo suggest Big Ten teams might start throwing the ball more often. “I definitely think football as a whole has kind of shifted to that spread offense, West Coast offense type of deal from Coach Leach,” Williams said.

Persons: ”, Graham Harrell, “, Luke Fickell, ” Fickell, Ben Scott, CJ Williams, Scott, ” Scott, Harrell doesn’t, ” Harrell, they’ve, Harrell, Mike Leach’s, Phil Longo, Longo’s, Sam Howell, Drake Maye, Longo, P.J, Fleck, Barry Alvarez’s, Tanner, Coach Leach, ” Williams, Eric Olson, Dave Campbell, Michael Marot Organizations: Big, Purdue, USC, Iowa, Ohio State, Washington, UCLA, Oregon, Big Ten, Arizona, Coast, West Coast, Texas Tech, North, Drake Maye . Ohio State, Nebraska, Gophers, Badgers, Buffalo, SMU, West, AP College Football, AP Sports, AP Locations: MADISON, Wis, Southern California, UCLA, Oregon, Washington, , Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, , Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Indiana, Big Ten . Nebraska, Arizona State, North Carolina, Drake Maye . Ohio, ” Minnesota

☆ How digital ecosystems can build a closer, more inclusive world
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Tata Communications | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

How to build a world that looks after everyoneThe conference highlighted the need to embrace equity in all walks of life. Tata Communications’ Genius Wong pledges to build a more inclusive digital economy and work with Georgette Tan (pictured) and the team at United Women Singapore to bridge the digital divide. Adopting Tata Communications' remote broadcast solution helped his organization reduce its normal on-site staff count by over 30% without compromising content delivery. Tata Communications leadership along with SMS Tan Kiat How stand together to build a secure and inclusive digital economy. Find out how Tata Communications is hyperconnecting Formula 1 fans globally to the world-class track-side F1 experience.

Sanders has a 27-5 coaching record at Jackson State, including going 12-0 this year and winning two consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference titles. Sanders will owe Jackson State around $300,000 in a buyout for the 2020 contract, according to USA Today. This is not a Deion Sanders thing,” Parker told NBC News. “I do think he cared about the well-being of Jackson State football players. I think the buzz around the program will change, especially if they don’t hire a coach that has a similar stature as Deion Sanders.”

☆ Deion Sanders is showing that upward mobility isn't just for white coaches
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Cecil Harris | Cecil Harris Is A Veteran Sports Journalist Whose Work Has Appeared In The New York Times | Usa Today | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Many are upset that the Black former superstar is leaving a Historically Black University where his leadership could continue to provide a solid foundation for young Black athletes. Sanders proved his ability in his first coaching job by making the Jackson State Tigers the best team among HBCUs. In his final game at Jackson State, Sanders will lead the Tigers against North Carolina Central University in the Cricket Celebration Bowl on Dec. 17 in Atlanta. At each previous stop in Saban’s head coaching journey (University of Toledo, Michigan State University, Louisiana State University and the NFL’s Miami Dolphins), he may well have disappointed some players who signed on hoping he would stay. His son, Jackson State star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, is expected to do just that and follow his father.

☆ Special Report: In France, minority communities decry a surge in police fines
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Layli Foroudi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +18 min

Hassan Bouchouf received fines on more than two dozen occasions, according to the town’s fine data. The Essonne police department didn’t respond to questions about the fines received by Assam and Bouchouf. After learning of the April 2020 fines, Assam verbally confronted Dumas on the street later that same month, according to both men and a witness. That prompted a review by the prosecutor’s office, which found that police had issued fines to Assam remotely, that person said. The watchdog is investigating about 10 complaints alleging improper police fines, mostly from Paris, according to a person familiar with the matter.

☆ ‘There’s no rules. It’s crazy’: New money in NCAA recruiting leaves elite athletes ripe for exploitation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kit-Ramgopal-Byline.Jpg | Kit Ramgopal | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

Instead, the coveted junior recruit was benched, due to a decision from the state’s governing body for high school sports. Meanwhile, in a growing number of states, including California, even high school athletes can enter contracts. But boosters can pay prospective students through NIL deals, as long as the money is not contingent on enrollment or athletic performance. A University of Miami booster has earmarked $10 million to sign players to NIL deals through his companies. Cunningham’s message to high school athletes is “the grass isn’t always greener,” even in California.

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