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☆ NCAA signs off on deal that would change landscape of college sports — paying student-athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( The Associated Press | Nbc News | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

General signage before practice for the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsA major change could be coming for college athletes — they may soon start getting paid. Other casesThe settlement is expected to cover two other antitrust cases facing the NCAA and major conferences that challenge athlete compensation rules. Hubbard v. the NCAA and Carter v. the NCAA are also in front of judges in the Northern District of California. College sports have been trending in this direction for years, with athletes receiving more and more monetary benefits and rights they say were long overdue.

Persons: Charles LeClaire, —, Charlie Baker, Steve Berman, Grant, Michael McCann, McCann, Logan Riely, Hubbard, Carter, Fontenot, they're, George Zelcs Organizations: PPG Paints, NCAA, ACC, SEC, Former Arizona State, Grant House, Sedona Prince, TCU, NBC, Washington Huskies, Michigan Wolverines, College Football Playoff, Notre Dame, Big, Atlantic Coast, Washington, Oregon State, Northern District of, College Locations: Oregon, amateurism, Houston, Southeastern, Washington State, Northern District, Northern District of California, Colorado, Fontenot

☆ Cam Booser: How 31-year-old former carpenter overcame injuries to finally make his MLB debut for Boston Red Sox
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Issy Ronald | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Even after Cam Booser walked away from baseball in 2017 and became a carpenter following a series of injuries and setbacks, he would think about the game every single day. The 31-year-old relief pitcher has endured a “long journey” to make his MLB debut, he told the league’s website on Friday after he was called up by the Boston Red Sox, becoming the franchise’s oldest player to make his Majors debut in the US since 1947. Booser had endured a series of injuries and setbacks before his MLB debut. “I didn’t think about ever actually making a comeback until I started working with them,” Booser said, per the MLB. “It was just the more I was around the game, the more I couldn’t not be around it.

Persons: Cam Booser, Tommy John, Booser, Charles LeClaire, ” Booser, “, ” Organizations: CNN, MLB, Boston Red Sox, Oregon State, WBZ, Minnesota Twins, USA, Sports, Reuters, Chicago Dogs, American Association, Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates Locations: ”

☆ A career coach explains how ChatGPT has helped her clients find jobs and become more productive at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Over the past year, the 43-year-old began using ChatGPT to help clients find fulfilling jobs and advance their careers, she told Business Insider. Evangelia LeclaireWhen used optimally, Leclaire said ChatGPT has also helped some of her clients become more productive at their jobs . AdvertisementUsing AI at work to increase productivityLeclaire recalled one client, a content marketing professional, who is now using AI to analyze data . Using ChatGPT, she helped him craft a list of his top principles for success to share on the platform. In response to these concerns, she's helped clients figure out how they can continue to add value to their employers.

Persons: —, she's, Leclaire, Evangelia, ChatGPT, it's, I'd Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York

SpaceX has said it employed more than 1,800 people at Starbase, jobs that supported thousands of others, and that it was proud to be an active part of the community. It didn’t respond to requests for comment. Workers prepare the SpaceX Starship ahead of a launch on April 18, 2023. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty

Persons: Patrick T, Fallon Organizations: SpaceX, Workers, Getty Locations: Starbase, AFP

☆ Why Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff and why it’s so controversial
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Sunday’s announcement of the four teams selected for the College Football Playoff sent shockwaves through the sport. Instead of folding, Florida State rallied, coming from behind on the road to defeat Florida in Gainesville with backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker. With the selection, the Crimson Tide will make its eighth appearance in the College Football Playoff, the most of any team. Speaking on ESPN on Sunday, College Football Playoff committee chair Boo Corrigan explained why FSU was left out of the top four. It renders the season up to yesterday irrelevant and significantly damages the legitimacy of the College Football Playoff.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Michael Alford, Jordan Travis, Tate Rodemaker, Brock Glenn, Boo Corrigan, Corrigan, “, ” Jordan Travis, Colin Hackley, Cari, Poppy Harlow, Phil Mattingly, Jordan, Travis, wouldn’t, Nick Saban, Mike, Norvell, I’d, Dan Wolken, –, ” Alford, Alford, ” Norvell, Mike Norvell, Charles LeClaire, Jaylan Ford, ” Ford, They’re, They’ve Organizations: CNN, College Football, Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida State Seminoles, Florida State University, FSU, Florida State, Seminoles, North Alabama, Atlantic Coast Conference, Louisville, Cardinals, Alabama, Crimson Tide, ESPN, Sunday, ” The College, Georgia Bulldogs, Orange Bowl, SEC, USA, LSU, Florida, “, Tide, ”, Twitter, Power, BCS, Pittsburgh Panthers, Reuters, Rose Bowl, Washington, Caesars Locations: Florida, Gainesville, Grapevine , Texas, Alabama . Alabama, –, Alabama, Michigan, Texas, ”, Pasadena , California, New Orleans

☆ NHL roundup: Pens' Alex Nedeljkovic returns, blanks Knights
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Nov 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 3-0. He started Friday for AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning assignment and not only won that game, but also scored a goal. Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny each scored one goal for the Flyers, who won their fifth game in a row. Alexandre Texier and Boone Jenner scored one goal apiece for the Blue Jackets, and goaltender Spencer Martin stopped 21 shots.

Persons: Alex Nedeljkovic, William Carrier, Charles LeClaire, Ryan Graves, Noel Acciari, Evgeni Malkin, Nedeljkovic, Tristan Jarry, Adin Hill, Ryan Poehling, Joel Farabee, Cam York, Bobby Brink, Travis Konecny, Sean Walker, Samuel Ersson, Alexandre Texier, Boone Jenner, Spencer Martin, William Nylander, Nylander, Wild netminder Marc, Andre Fleury, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, squandering, Rasmus Dahlin, Jeff Skinner, Erik Johnson, Pekka Luukkonen, Philipp Kurashev, Taylor Raddysh, Petr Mrazek, Joel Hofer, Louis, Jake Neighbours, Pavel Buchnevich, Alexey Toropchenko, Mason McTavish, John Gibson Organizations: Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, PPG Paints, Pittsburgh, Vegas, Penguins, NHL, AHL, Wilkes, Knights, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Philadelphia, Maple Leafs, Minnesota, Stockholm, Sabres, Blackhawks, Buffalo, Chicago, Ducks, Anaheim, Blues, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Barre, Scranton, Columbus, Toronto, Stockholm, Sweden

☆ Hate your job but can't quit? A career expert says you should do 5 things to change your attitude around work
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jacqueline Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People continue to feel stress and anger while at work, but they can't quit the jobs they hate. A career expert and psychologist say you should outline what you like about your job. If you aren't in a position to quit your job, here are some tips on how to make heading to work more bearable. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou can always voice your concerns at work — with caution"If you have managers or coworkers you trust, it can help to get support," Sorensen said. Lastly, zooming out helps put everything in perspectiveNext time you find yourself spiraling at work, Sorensen advises you to acknowledge the larger situation.

Persons: —, Debbie Sorensen, Sorensen, Leclaire Organizations: Service, ACT Locations: Gallup's State, Denver

☆ Last-minute, short-handed goal leads Ducks past Penguins
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Oct 30, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Jakob Silfverberg and Frank Vatrano also scored and Pavel Mintyukov had two assists for the Ducks, who have won four straight. Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin each had goal and an assist while Radim Zohorna also scored for the Penguins, who have lost five of their past six games. At 8:28 of the first, Silfverberg tied it. Anaheim tied it again 1:36 later.

Persons: Leo Carlsson, Charles LeClaire, Mason McTavish's, McTavish, Tristan Jarry, Jakob Silfverberg, Frank Vatrano, Pavel Mintyukov, Greg Cronin, John Gibson, Lukas Dostal, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Radim Zohorna, Jarry, Karlsson, Jake Guentzel, Gibson, Malkin, Silfverberg, Jarry lunged, Vatrano, Ross Johnston, Cronin, Zohorna Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints, Ducks, Anaheim, Penguins, The Ducks, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Pittsburgh, Anaheim

☆ Tristan Jarry, Penguins snap Avs' record road win streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/47] Oct 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) stretches on the ice before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. It was Jarry's second shutout of the season, the 15th of his career and his first against the Avalanche. Lars Eller and Sidney Crosby also scored for the Penguins, who are 6-2-0 against Colorado in the past eight meetings. With Georgiev out of position, Smith scored short side to make it 2-0. Off a rebound of a shot by Radim Zohorna, Eller scored on a backhander from the low slot to boost the lead to 3-0.

Persons: Ross Colton, Charles LeClaire, Reilly Smith, Tristan Jarry, Lars Eller, Sidney Crosby, Alexandar Georgiev, Ivan Prosvetov, Smith, Georgiev, Bryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin, Devon Toews, Malkin, Eller, Radim Zohorna, Crosby Organizations: Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints, Avalanche, Penguins, Colorado, NHL, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Pittsburgh, Colorado

☆ Stars cruise past Penguins for third straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/42] Oct 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) takes the ice to warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 25 - Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley each had a goal and an assist Tuesday to help the visiting Dallas Stars down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 for their third straight win. Ryan Graves forced a turnover in the Stars' end and got the puck to defense partner Kris Letang. From the bottom of the left circle, Guentzel set up Rust in the slot, and Rust shoveled it past Oettinger for his team-leading fifth goal. Matt Duchene, near the crease, got the puck through two Penguins to Dadonov, who threaded it inside the right post.

Persons: Mason Marchment, Charles LeClaire, Jason Robertson, Thomas Harley, Evgenii Dadonov, Wyatt Johnston, Jake Oettinger, Bryan Rust, Alex Nedeljkovic, John Ludvig, Radek Faksa, Oettinger, Rust, Ryan Graves, Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Guentzel, Robertson, Nedeljkovic's, Dadonov, Matt Duchene, Nedeljkovic, Harley, Johnston Organizations: Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints, Stars, Dallas, Penguins, Pittsburgh, NHL, The Penguins, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Dadonov

☆ Blackhawks double up Penguins in Connor Bedard's NHL debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/46] Oct 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) takes the ice to warm up before making his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG Paints Arena. Crosby, the future Hall of Famer who has captained the Penguins to three Stanley Cups and opened his 19th season, had a goal, while Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft who has been labeled as the latest generational talent, tallied an assist for Chicago. Nick Foligno had a goal and an assist, Ryan Donato and Cole Guttman also scored and Corey Perry had two assists for the Blackhawks. Seth Jones' pass found Guttman near the right hash marks, and he beat Jarry glove side.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Charles LeClaire, Jason Dickinson, Sidney Crosby, Crosby, Bedard, Nick Foligno, Ryan Donato, Cole Guttman, Corey Perry, Petr Mrazek, Bryan Rust, Tristan Jarry, Kris Letang, Jake Guentzel, Alex Vlasic, Marcus Pettersson, Donato, Jarry . Bedard, Guttman, Seth Jones, Jarry, Dickinson Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG, of Famer, Penguins, Chicago, Blackhawks, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Foligno

☆ Pirates RHP Mitch Keller shuts down Nationals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/20] Sep 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. It was a matchup of first-time All-Stars on the mound, and Keller and Gray pitched accordingly. Keller got the better of Gray, thanks to the two home runs, but the Nationals gave Keller a little test in the first. Keller retired 13 batters in a row before Meneses walked with one out in the seventh -- the only walk allowed by Keller. Gray struck out Peguero before being lifted for Jordan Weems, who got a strikeout and a groundout.

Persons: Mitch Keller, Charles LeClaire, Jack Suwinski, Alfonso Rivas, Mitch Keller's, Keller, David Bednar, Josiah Gray, Gray, CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas, Liover Peguero's, Keibert Ruiz flied, Abrams, Joey Meneses, Suwinski, Gray's, Rivas, Meneses, Dominic Smith, Luis Garcia, Joshua Palacios, Thomas, Jordan Weems Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, PNC, Pirates, Nationals, Washington, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA

☆ Cubs defeat Pirates, give Jordan Wicks win in debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Aug 26, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs manager David Ross (3) observes batting practice before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 27 - Left-hander Jordan Wicks made a splash in his major league debut Saturday, giving up just one run in five innings and striking out nine in the visiting Chicago Cubs' 10-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ke'Bryan Hayes homered and added an RBI single, Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run double, and Alika Williams had an RBI single for the Pirates, who have lost three of four. That chased Bido for Ryan Borucki, who gave up an RBI single to Candelario for an 8-1 Chicago lead. Suzuki's two-run double in the ninth provided breathing room.

Persons: David Ross, Charles LeClaire, Jordan Wicks, Wicks, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Jeimer, Adbert Alzolay, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, Alika Williams, Pittsburgh's Colin Selby, Osvaldo Bido, Hayes, Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, Miguel Amaya, Nick Madrigal's, Michael Tauchman, Dansby Swanson, Happ, Bellinger's groundout, Tauchman, Swanson, Bellinger, Bido, Ryan Borucki, Connor Joe, Joshua Palacios, Joe, Liover, Jack Suwinski, Palacios, Williams Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, The Pirates, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Bellinger, Suwinski

☆ Pirates lean on big third inning to edge Braves
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/47] Aug 7, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) hits balls to infielders from the batting cage before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsAugust 8 - Jared Triolo hit a two-run single during a six-run third for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday night. Ozzie Albies homered, Matt Olson hit two RBI singles and Marcell Ozuna added a two-run single for the Braves, who have lost three straight. McCutchen scored on Davis' single to make it 3-0. Triolo's two-run single chased Strider for Michael Tonkin, who gave up an RBI single by Peguero.

Persons: Ozzie Albies, Charles LeClaire, Jared Triolo, Connor Joe, Andrew McCutchen, Henry Davis, Liover, Osvaldo Bido, Carmen Mlodzinski, David Bednar, Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, Ozuna, Spencer Strider, Peguero, Bryan Reynolds, McCutchen, Davis, Jack Suwinski, Endy Rodriguez, Strider, Michael Tonkin, Bido, Albies, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy, Olson, Murphy, Joe Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Braves, Atlanta, Joe's, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Atlanta

☆ Eduardo Rodriguez stays put, helps Tigers past Pirates
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Aug 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Quinn Priester (64) throws in the outfield before the game against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park. Detroit starter Eduardo Rodriguez (7-5) pitched six innings, allowing two runs and seven hits, with five strikeouts and one walk. After Tigers reliever Alex Lange walked in a run in the ninth, Tyler Holton came in and recorded his first save. After Connor Joe fouled out, Williams went to third on Reynolds' infield base hit. Baez and Maton grounded out before Short doubled to left to score Vierling and increase the lead to 5-2.

Persons: Quinn Priester, Charles LeClaire, Zach Short, Riley Greene, Jake Rogers, Javier Baez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Alex Lange, Tyler Holton, Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Osvaldo Bido, Greene, Bryan Reynolds, Henry Davis, Reynolds, Hayes, Kerry Carpenter, Matt Vierling, Baez, Carpenter, Bido, Ryan Borucki, Nick Maton's, Vierling, Alika Williams, Jason Delay's groundout, Connor Joe, Williams, McCutchen, Maton, Rogers Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, PNC, Tigers, Detroit, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Williams

☆ NHL roundup: Pens' Kris Letang plays hero in return vs. Panthers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Letang, who was activated from long-term injured reserve earlier in the day, finished with two goals and two assists. Aaron Ekblad had a goal and two assists, Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk a goal and an assist apiece and Colin White one goal. Fiala also had an assist, while Anze Kopitar scored two goals and Samuel Fagemo contributed one goal for the Kings. Avalanche 3, Capitals 2Artturi Lehkonen, Alex Newhook and Andrew Cogliano scored goals, Alexandar Georgiev had 37 saves and Colorado beat Washington in Denver. Logan O'Connor had two assists for Colorado, which has won six straight despite Cale Makar missing his fourth straight game with an upper-body injury.

☆ NHL roundup: Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick sends Pens past Blues
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Oskar Sundqvist scored the only goal of the game for Detroit, which lost its third straight game. Toronto's Mitch Marner scored twice to set a club record with 19th straight games with a point. Bruins 5, Avalanche 1David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic each scored twice as the host Bruins cruised past the Avalanche. Tomas Hertl scored twice for the Sharks, who have lost five of six (1-4-1). Panthers 5, Kraken 1Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and Sam Bennett had three assists as Florida defeated host Seattle, ending the Kraken's franchise-record seven-game winning streak.

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