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☆ Army and its ‘fanatical’ coach aim for perfection. But is that enough?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Brian Hamilton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

The Army is doing what it can to make it easier for its football team and the man in charge. As he watched his very first practice as athletic director, Buddie saw his football coach picking up errant wrappers on the field. The Army football team wakes up before sunrise and leaves the practice field after dark, unbeaten and almost too busy to notice anyone noticing. Army coach Jeff Monken, 57, is the second-winningest coach in program history. And Jeff Monken is still the Army football coach.

Persons: Jeff Monken, “, ” Monken, –, I’m, ” It’s, Army –, it’s, Monken, irrelevance, ”, Luke Proulx, Earl “ Red, Steven Gilland, Mike Buddie, Mike, Monken’s, I’ve, Paul Johnson, you’ve, weren’t, ” Proulx, Army hasn’t, Lucas Scott, Buddie, disperses, Cody Winkour, Drew Thatcher, Cody Worley, Nate Woody, Thatcher, Worley, who’d, Bryson Daily, ” Worley, Woody, Andon Thomas, Jon Rhattigan, who’s, he’s, Dan Patrick Show ”, needling, he’ll, “ I’ve, ’, they’re, might’ve, Kanye Udoh, David Jensen, Tom Osborne, Woody Hayes, Joe Paterno, Johnson, ” Johnson, ” Buddie, He’s, – Johnson, ’ ” Johnson, they’ll, “ That’s, ” Scott, Udoh, It’s, ‘ I’m, Meech Robinson, Dustin Satloff Organizations: Army, College Football, Michie, they’re, Knights, Notre Dame, Yankee, United States Military Academy, Black Knights, Associated Press, Navy, ” Army, Millikin University, of Fame, Georgia Tech, III, Georgia Southern, Military, NCAA, Division II Nebraska, Monken, Ohio State, North, Carolina Panthers, Football, North Texas, Daily, The Army football, Longevity, Nutrition, American Athletic Conference, College, Cadet Locations: Fort Putnam, Hudson, Decatur , Ill, Joliet, Hawaii, Honolulu, Illinois, U.S.A, Kearney, North Texas, Carolina, West, ”, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine

☆ CNBC Sport: The next big media rights deal isn't in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

In my inaugural CNBC Sport newsletter , I said the major American sports leagues have their media rights deals locked up for years to come. The NHL's Canadian media rights deal will end after next season. The company has said it intends to bid again for the Canadian media rights. In my inaugural CNBC Sport newsletter, I said the major American sports leagues have their media rights deals locked up for years to come. The NHL's Canadian media rights deal will end after next season.

Persons: Alex Sherman, Rogers, Gary Bettman, Amazon's, James Gay, Rees, Paul Martin –, Wayne Gretzky, Amanda Serrano, Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor, Taylor, Serrano, Tyson, Paul –, Amanda, Katie, Mike, Jake, Bidarian, Amanda's, hasn't, I'm, CNBC's Jake Piazza, Lillian Rizzo, Tiger Woods, Rory Mclroy, Mike McCarley, Steve Cohen's, Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Michael Strahan, John McEnroe, Jimmy Fallon, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, CNBC's Jess Golden, Dan Gilbert, Turner, John Tesh, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Fulwell, Ben Winston, They'll, Peacock, CNBC's Dominic Chu, Mollie Marcoux Samaan, Marvel Entertainment Rob Steffens, Wanda Diamond, LOVB, LOVB Pro's, Michele Kang, Kang, Rob Manfred, That's, Manfred, Tomas Hertl, Thatcher Demko, Derek Cain Organizations: CNBC, CNBC Sport, Rogers Communications, NHL, National Basketball Association, National Football League, Rogers, Amazon Prime, Netflix, NFL, Amazon, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, CBS, Patriots, Sports Business, Golf Channel, Mike McCarley . New York Mets, Private Ventures, New, New York, WNBA, NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Warner Bros, Discovery, Turner Sports, U.S, ESPN, ABC, NBC, NBC Sports, SpringHill, Comcast, USA, English Premier League, NASCAR, WWE, Olympics, Marvel Entertainment, American Hockey League, Wanda Diamond League, Atwater Capital, U.S . Soccer, MLB, The Athletic, Professional Fighters League, Dubai Department of Economy, Tourism, Dubai Sports Council, PFL, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena, Sports, Reuters Locations: —, Canada, Canadian, U.S, Amazon, Europe, Salt Lake City , Utah, Mike McCarley ., Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, Atlanta , Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha, Salt, Dubai

A group of more than a dozen Republican lawmakers is urging a collegiate athletic conference to ban transgender women from competition after reports of a trans student competing on the s women’s volleyball team of a participating university. “Under these guidelines, it is only fair that biological males play men’s sports and biological females play women’s sports.”“Clearly, the Mountain West Conference has dropped the ball,” it continues. In September, SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser joined a lawsuit filed by more than a dozen women athletes against the NCAA, which oversees collegiate athletics, about trans athletes’ participation in school sports. The lawsuit argues that the NCAA violated the Title IX rights of cisgender female athletes by allowing transgender women to compete against them. Just last week, Slusser and 10 other former and current athletes in the Mountain West Conference filed a separate lawsuit against the conference and three SJSU staffers, accusing them of violating players’ Title IX rights.

Persons: Utah’s Sen, Mitt Romney, Sen, Mike Lee, John Curtis, Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, Celeste Maloy, Idaho’s Sen, Mike Crapo, James Risch, Russ Fulcher, Mike Simpson, Wyoming’s Sen, John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, Harriet Hageman, SJSU, Brooke Slusser, Lia Thomas, University of Nevada and Southern Utah University —, Michelle Smith McDonald, ” Organizations: Republican, Mountain West Conference, NCAA Division, Rep, San, NBC, NCAA, University of Pennsylvania, — Utah State University, University of Wyoming, Boise State University, University of Nevada and Southern Utah University Locations: San José State

☆ Geno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Chantel Jennings | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

STORRS, Conn. — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma passed Tara VanDerveer as college basketball’s all-time winningest coach with the Huskies’ win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night in Storrs. Advertisement“This is yet another outstanding milestone in a career filled with them for Geno Auriemma,” VanDerveer said in a statement. Alone, he has more NCAA Tournament wins than any program in men’s or women’s college basketball. In 1995, Lobo’s senior season, UConn won its first national title. From 2013 to 2016, the Huskies won four national titles and set a college basketball record by winning 111 consecutive games.

Persons: STORRS, —, Geno Auriemma, Tara VanDerveer, Auriemma, Azzi Fudd, ” VanDerveer, Geno, Chris, ” Auriemma, Paige Bueckers, Chris Dailey’s, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Napheesa Collier —, Dailey, Duke men’s, Mike Krzyzewski, Rebecca Lobo, Lobo’s, Swin Cash, Ashja Jones, Tamika Williams, Taurasi, Tina Charles, Moore, Stewart, Jared C, Tilton Organizations: — UConn women’s, Huskies, Fairleigh Dickinson, UConn, Naismith, WNBA, Dallas, Gampel, Stanford, VanDerveer, Tennessee, women’s, Getty Locations: Conn, Storrs

☆ Athletes from five universities file Title IX suit in transgender volleyball controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Nbc Bay Area Staff | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

“It’s disappointing it’s come to this point,” she said, calling it a "failure at every level of leadership.”The Mountain West Conference said it is taking the suit’s allegations seriously. “The Mountain West Conference prioritizes the best interests of our student-athletes and takes great care to adhere to NCAA and MW policies,” the conference said in a statement to NBC Bay Area. Already, four teams in the Mountain West Conference — University of Nevada, Reno; University of Wyoming; Boise State University; and Utah State University — have forfeited games against the SJSU Spartans. Separately, Southern Utah University, which is not in the Mountain West Conference, forfeited a match. A member of the Spartans volleyball team joined the suit last month, claiming that having a transgender teammate is unsafe for her, her teammates, and opposing teams.

Persons: Brooke Slusser, “, ” Slusser, Marshi Smith, it’s, ”, ” SJSU, Melissa Batie, SJSU, Smoose, I’ve, Smith, Utah State University —, Gloria Nevarez, Nevarez, ” Nevarez, ’ Organizations: San Jose State University women's, Mountain West Conference, California State University, Mountain West Conference —, Fox News, Independent, Women’s Sports, West Conference, NCAA, NBC, ” San Jose State University, NBC Bay Area, Spartans, Fairfield University, College of, Cross, Cornell University, Mountain West Conference — University of Nevada, University of Wyoming, Boise State University, Utah State University, SJSU Spartans, Southern Utah University, Spartans volleyball, University of Nevada, Mountain West, Associated Press, ” Locations: NBC Bay, ” San, Reno, Nevada , Idaho , Utah, Wyoming

☆ Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Clark’s golf balls had 22 emblazoned on them – her now famous jersey number. While the pair played nine holes together, Clark said she was unable to soak up any of Korda’s golfing skills. “I’ve watched and she’s been amazing but golf’s hard, hard to replicate that fast but she’s been incredible,” Clark told the broadcast. Definitely a fun morning.”While Clark has been working on her golf game in the offseason, her attention will soon be back on basketball. Clark told the broadcast she has been focusing on fine-tuning her skills on the court but she is also working on getting stronger off the court ahead of her sophomore season.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, ANNIKA Pro, Annika Sörenstam, Nelly Korda, “, Douglas P, It’s, ” Clark, ” Korda, “ I’ve, she’s Organizations: CNN — Basketball, Pelican, Indiana Fever, Indiana, Clark Locations: Swedish, Belleair , Florida, Gainbridge

AUBURN, Ala. — A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports. “We had two players that got into a physical altercation, clothes were ripped,” the pilot was heard saying to air traffic controllers in audio obtained by WBRC-TV. The pilot told air traffic controllers that police were called, according to the audio. The fight was broken up before it became anything serious and a replacement flight departed Friday night, ESPN reported.

Persons: “, Bruce Pearl Organizations: Auburn, WBRC, Tigers, ESPN, Vermont, NCAA Locations: AUBURN, Ala, Houston, WBRC

☆ Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

(AP) — Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday and said he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers. “I have recently engaged (attorney) Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing. Golden is expected to coach the 21st-ranked Gators (2-0) in that one. Amato was fired without cause one year into a six-year contract, leaving the Gators on the hook for roughly $1.125 million. Rashada is now suing Florida football coach Billy Napier and a prominent booster.

Persons: Todd Golden, ”, “, ” Golden, Ken Turkel, Golden, Scott Stricklin’s, Stricklin, Cam Newbauer, Newbauer, Tony Amato, Amato, Dan Mullen, signee Jaden Rashada, Billy Napier Organizations: Independent Florida Alligator, Grambling State, Gators, Associated Press, Golden, Florida Locations: GAINESVILLE , Florida, Florida, Grambling State ., Gainesville

☆ Basketball is having a moment, and that's good news for Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nike recently signed a 12-year deal with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. AdvertisementNike is deepening its partnerships with the NBA and WNBA as basketball explodes in popularity in 2024. That's good news for the company as it tries to get back to its sports roots and reinvigorate sales — and as women's basketball becomes increasingly popular. The sportswear giant announced in October that it signed a 12-year agreement with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to be the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for each league. While Nike started as a running brand, its business has historically been linked with basketball after a 1984 collaboration with Michael Jordan.

Persons: Rachel Wolff, —, John Donahoe, Elliott Hill, Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand, Hill, Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Nike execs, Adam Silver, Nike It's, Goldman Sachs, Nike's, Caitlin Clark, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, Nike, execs, EMARKETER's Wolff, Wolff Organizations: Nike, NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, Service, Paris Olympics, NCAA, Nielsen, ESPN, G League, Adidas, Bloomberg, Business, Street, BMO Capital Markets, BI, BMO Locations: California, Portland , Oregon, Toronto, EMARKETER

But some are pointing to an issue with far less power in American politics: transgender rights. Between the 2020 and 2024 elections, transgender rights have become a political flashpoint in the nation’s culture wars. And perhaps nothing stoked more conversation than the issue of transgender girls and women competing in girls and women’s sports. “Please do not blame trans issues or trans people for why we lost,” he wrote on X on Thursday. Brianna Wu, a prominent transgender Democratic activist, told NBC News in an interview that the debate over trans rights has “radically shifted” in recent years.

Persons: Joe Biden, Tom Suozzi, “, Seth Moulton, I’m, Moulton, Tom Williams, Gilberto Hinojosa, ” Hinojosa, Brad Pritchett, Hinojosa’s, ” Pritchett, ”, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Bud, Lia Thomas, Thomas ’, Imane Khelif, Rich von Biberstein, Harris, “ Kamala, Trump, ” Harris, Hallie Jackson, Sam Alleman, Brianna Wu, Wu, ” Wu Organizations: ”, New York Times, “, Suozzi, Inc, Getty, Texas Democratic, Democratic, Equality, NBC News, NBC, American Civil Liberties Union, Corporate America, University of Pennsylvania’s, NCAA, Paris Games, University of Pennsylvania, AP, Republicans, AdImpact, NFL, Democratic National Convention, Congress, khakis Locations: Texas, Equality Texas, Algeria

Keep reading to learn where to watch college basketball, including which live streaming services will allow you to watch the most games. Check price at DirecTVHulu + Live TVHulu + Live TV is another popular live TV streaming package that includes ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, and on-demand Hulu in addition to its lineup of live channels. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Check price at Peacock TVHow to watch college basketball from anywhereCollege basketball fans traveling outside of the US might have a hard time finding watch options while abroad. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch college basketball with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, UConn's, Donovan Clingan, we've, There's, Hulu's, Peacock, VPNs, They're, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, UConn, South Carolina, UConn women's, Iowa, Huskies, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN Plus, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN2, ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNU, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, FOX, TNT, Big Ten, ABC, Sling, DirecTV, Hulu, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Disney Plus, SEC, ACC Networks, Sling TV, Sling Orange, Sports, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Hulu, College Locations: Carolina, FS2

☆ The NFL is heading to Germany – and the country has fallen for American football
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Eduardo Tansley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The German balances punditry with his role as the commissioner of the European League of Football, a professional American football league founded in 2020 which has 18 teams split into three conferences. Paid options with increased coverage are now available through DAZN, the NFL League Pass, and RTL+. According to the NFL, there are approximately 19million fans in Germany, with 3.6m (18.9 per cent) following the NFL closely. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has 500 registered football teams with more than 70,000 members, according to sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. There are 14 German players in the NFL Academy, based at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

Persons: Holt, ” Patrick Esume, Jürgen Kessler, Esume, ” Esume, Tom Brady, Sebastian Widmann, Daniel Jensen, ” Jensen, ”, Jakob Johnson, Marcel Dabo, Aaron Jones, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Gerrit Meier, Bjoern Werner, Markus Kuhn, Sebastian Vollmer, Duke Dennis, Ian Maule, Jensen, “, Meech Robinson Organizations: American, NFL, Allianz Arena, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, RTL, Athletic, Sky Sports, ITV, “, European League of Football, Getty, Hamburg Silver Eagles, Hamburg Blue Devils, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Munich’s Allianz, Hamburg, NFL Europe, Bundesliga, Soccer, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Super, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Sports Illustrated, Chiefs, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, U.S . Army, Detroit Lions, Colts, Olympic Sports, SPORTFIVE, German Basketball Association, NBA, NFL Academy, Loughborough University, NCAA Division Locations: Germany, Europe, Munich, United Kingdom, American, U.S, DAZN, NFL Europe, German, Frankfurt, America, Mexico, “ St, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

☆ Influencers are playing a big role in the 2024 election. There’s no way to tell who’s getting paid for their endorsements
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Clare Duffy | Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Angelo was paid by a Democratic political action committee for the post, a fact that’s clearly noted in the caption. Campaigning moves to social mediaIn 2024, political content posted by social media creators has become just as important as traditional celebrity endorsements — if not more. Together, the two organizations paid 15 social media creators to produce content encouraging Latinos to vote. Election advertisements are overseen by a different agency, the Federal Elections Commission, which lacks a similar disclosure rule for individuals who are paid to make endorsements on social media. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has since 2020 allowed paid political content from influencers, so long as the organization paying for it is registered in its ad library.

Persons: ” influencer Mikey Angelo, who’s, Angelo, they’ve, ’, they’re, “, ”, Krysten Stein, Jake Paul, Donald Trump, Trump, ” Paul, Tim Walz, Matt Nelson, Walz, Nelson, Paul, Kamala Harris ’, Harris, “ It’s, Danielle Butterfield, Butterfield, ” Butterfield, Influencers, Trump’s, Axios, Jack Posobiec, Riley Gaines, Tana Mongeau, Mongeau, she’d, ” Mongeau, they’d, Mitchell Katz, Ellen Weintraub, Shana Broussard, George W, Bush, aren’t, TikTok, Somos, Ari Cohn, ” Cohn, Robert Weissman, ” Weissman, Cate Domino, Domino Organizations: New, New York CNN, Democratic, influencers, Commission, Pew Research Center, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, YouTube, Convention, USA, Somos, CNN, NCAA, Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Elections Commission, FEC, Facebook, Public Citizen Locations: New York, Trump

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died suddenly in a "tragic passing" that cut short his "bright future," officials said Sunday. "Major League Soccer joins the Philadelphia Union and our entire soccer community in mourning the tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent," according to a Major League Soccer statement on Sunday. “The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent,” the Union said in a statement. Trent last played on June 26 for the club's MLS Next Pro (MLSNP) developmental squad, the Philadelphia Union II. The Philadelphia Union II dedicated its playoff match to Trent on Saturday and advanced on penalties against Crown Legacy.

Persons: Holden Trent, Trent, fiancé, ” Organizations: Philadelphia Union, Major League Soccer, Major League, Philadelphia, MLS, High Point University, Philadelphia Union II, Trent, Panthers, North Locations: Philadelphia, North Carolina, Greensboro

☆ Women's volleyball dispute touches on a broader question: How to define 'fair'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

One member of the women’s volleyball team at San Jose State University has signed on to being part of a federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging the presence of transgender athletes in women’s college sports. As with other points of dispute in the struggle over gender identity and transgender rights, one thing opposing sides have in common is framing their stance as a matter of what’s fair and right. This political and cultural backdrop makes the attention surrounding the SJSU situation more understandable. Anawalt echoes such an idea — that a resolution to the “fairness” question is muddy, elusive and perhaps ultimately unanswerable. And so where do you draw the bright white line in terms of what’s fair and what’s not fair?”

Persons: ”, Bradley Anawalt, Anawalt, we’re, McKenna Dressel, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, SJSU, hasn’t, Todd Kress, PFLAG, —, Sarah Fields, Zola Budd, we’ve Organizations: San Jose State University, NCAA, University of Washington School of Medicine, University of Nevada, SJSU, Associated Press, San, University of Colorado Denver Locations: —, States, Reno, Gilbert , Arizona, “, San Jose State, San Jose, British

☆ What to know about the San Jose State volleyball team and why opponents are boycotting matches
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

In a lawsuit filed against the NCAA, plaintiffs cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. More about the San Jose State issue and what’s at stake:Who’s involved? San Jose State senior setter and co-captain Brooke Slusser joined the lawsuit as a plaintiff on Monday. Brooke Slusser of the San Jose State Spartans serves the ball during a match on Oct. 19.

Persons: Donald Trump, Who’s, ” Riley Gaines, Brooke Slusser, Andrew Wevers, Slusser, “, ” Kadence Otto, ” Otto, Todd Kress, ”, Kress, Gloria Nevarez, ” Nevarez, Gaines, Riley Gaines, Megan Mendoza, Sia Liilii, OutKick, Emily Kohan, “ I’m, encroaches, Lia Thomas, Thomas, Joanna Harper, Harper, ” Harper, that’s, Joe Biden, IX, —, Jose State’s Organizations: San, San Jose State women’s, Spartans, Republican, University of Nevada, Utah State, Boise, Mountain, NCAA, San Jose, San Jose State volleyball, Associated Press, Independent, Women’s Sports, University of Kentucky, San Jose State Spartans, Gallup, Trump, Western Carolina University, AP, Aggies, Wolf, Phoenix City Hall, USA, ”, Fox Corp . Colorado State, ” Rams, NCAA Division, Pennsylvania, Penn, Athletics, Oregon Health, Science University, Trans, Democratic, U.S, Supreme Locations: San Jose State, Reno, Nevada, San Jose , California, “, Southern Utah, Boise State , Wyoming, Utah, Utah State, Idaho , Nevada , Utah, Wyoming, Jose State, California, The Republic, ” Nevada, Atlanta, Jose

TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died, the school announced Thursday. “Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the university and the community. His 2022-23 team at Kennesaw State went 26-9 and made the NCAA Tournament, earning him the shot to coach at USF. He once quipped he “had no clue” what he was doing during his first season as a head coach, when Kennesaw State won just once. “Throughout my time working with coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership, and truly admired his sincere approach to connecting with our entire student body,” Law said.

Persons: Amir Abdur, Rahim, Michael Kelly, Abdur, ” Abdur, “, Rhea Law, Law, Edward Waters, ” George Washington, Chris Caputo, “ Amir, Shareef Abdur, Alex Golesh, Arianne, Dan Gavitt, ” “ Amir, ” Gavitt, Tim Pernetti, Rahim “, ” “, Amir, ” Pernetti Organizations: Bulls, American Athletic, Bulls Nation, USF, Kennesaw State, NCAA, The Bulls, NIT, Associated Press, AAC, G League, ” USF, South Locations: TAMPA, Fla, — South Florida, Tampa, “, Kennesaw, Florida, Jacksonville, South Florida

☆ Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Zak Keefer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +20 min

Ashburn, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 a.m. each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels' growth with VR simulation has Commanders embracing mind gamesTerry McLaurin knew after his first practice. Seven games into his career, Jayden Daniels leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.6) and ranks sixth in passer rating (107.0). “Throwing a football for somebody like Jayden Daniels is a very natural thing. They all wanted to know if Jayden Daniels was ready to be a pro.

Persons: Jayden Daniels, He’s, Gibbs Dr, ” Adam Peters, Daniels, Peters, ’, ” Daniels, ” Peters, didn’t, ”, Bobby Wagner, Tyler Biadasz, Terry McLaurin, Daniels hadn’t, hadn’t, McLaurin, Jayden, I’ve, Frankie Luvu, Dan Snyder, “, Zach Ertz, that’s, Paul Walker, Jurgensen, Michael Vick, something’s, Joe Gibbs, … ” Walker, Rob Abelman, Gibbs, Snyder, Abelman, Jared, doesn’t, Daniels ’, Hope, Ryan Porter, Jay Daniels, he’d, Porter, ” Jay, Jay, ” he’d, “ Dad, ” Jayden, “ I’m, Jay wouldn’t, “ You’re, ” They’d, Joe Montana, “ It’s, Jayden —, Patrick Smith, ‘, “ What’s, ” Porter, He’d, Scott Winters, grandpa, It’d, Herm Edwards, ” Sherman Wilson texted, Wilson, ” Wilson, Bundini Brown, Wilson texted, you’re, Joe Sloan, LSU’s, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, wouldn’t, texted Wilson, “ They’ll, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr, I’m, Rich Graessle, Caleb Williams, Dan Quinn, ” Wilson texted, “ We’re, it’s, “ We’ve, ” McLaurin, ” Kliff, Washington’s, —, Marcus Mariota, Mariota, ” Sloan, Nothing’s, “ he’s, Cooper Neill Organizations: LSU, NFL, Hall of Fame, “, Washington, Philadelphia Eagles, Panthers, Eagles, RFK, Super Bowl, Carolina, NFC, YMCA, ”, Iowa State, Pop Warner, San Bernardino YMCA, The Cowboys, Cajon, Arizona State, Getty, NCAA, Tigers, Washington QB, QB, Gators, Heisman, Alabama, Bears, NFL evaluators Locations: Ashburn, Va, Washington, Philadelphia, San Bernardino Mountains, Iowa, San Bernardino, Cajon, COVID, Tempe, wasn’t, Baton Rouge, Alabama, New York City, ” Kliff Kingsbury

☆ USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43 from complications during surgery
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Matt Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

South Florida men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday while undergoing a medical procedure, the school confirmed. “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” athletic director Michael Kelly said in a statement. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community.”AdvertisementAbdur-Rahim was seen as a rising star in the profession and a potential major program coach. “In a very short time, Coach Abdur-Rahim made an indelible impact on the University of South Florida,” school president Rhea Law said. “Throughout my time working with Coach Abdur-Rahim, I was continually inspired by his leadership, and truly admired his sincere approach to connecting with our entire student body.

Persons: Amir Abdur, Rahim, Abdur, Michael Kelly, Rhea Law, ” Corey Staniscia, ’, Staniscia, “ I’m, ” Staniscia, “, ” Abdur, Arianne Buchanan, Laila, Lana, Aydin, Shareef, Edward Waters, Chris Jones Organizations: Florida men’s, South Florida Athletics, Bulls Nation, University, Bulls, American Athletic Conference, South, Kennesaw State, Southeastern, University of South, Starbucks, NBA Locations: Tampa, South Florida, Georgia, Southeastern Louisiana, Texas, University of South Florida

☆ Ole Miss built a $10M roster to reach the 12-team Playoff. With 2 losses, now what?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( David Ubben | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

18 Ole Miss’ goal is still technically in reach, but the 29-26 overtime loss to LSU on Oct. 12 sharply steepened the odds. He founded his own business before agreeing to lead Ole Miss’ NIL collective in the middle of 2022. The winds of change were blowing heavily toward an expanded Playoff, making Ole Miss’ dreams of inclusion more within reach. In September, Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek called out Arkansas fans at an event and said they needed to grow their numbers to be more like Ole Miss’ collective. (Photo of Ole Miss players Jamarious Brown, left, and Walter Nolen: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)

Persons: ”, “, Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss, Walker Jones, Jones, Ole, Ole Miss ’, We’re, ” Jones, Armour, Keith Carter, Carter, We’ve, ” Carter, Dart, ’, Kiffin, ‘, we’re, Tre Harris, Harris, Walter Nolen, Trey Amos, Antwane Wells, JJ Pegues, Quinshon Judkins, Ross Bjork, Hugh Freeze, Hunter Yurachek, ” Yurachek, ’ ” Jones, Jamarious Brown, Jonathan Bachman Organizations: SEC, Ole Miss, LSU, Rebels, Oklahoma, NCAA, Louisiana Tech, Ohio State, ESPN, Buckeyes, Auburn, Arkansas, Getty Locations: Kentucky, Georgia, 247Sports, Texas, Florida, , Alabama, South Carolina, Grove, Arkansas, Death

☆ Amir Abdur-Rahim: USF men’s head basketball coach dead at 43
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —University of South Florida men’s head basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday from complications during a medical procedure, the university said. “Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the University, and the community,” Kelly continued. In 2019-2020, the Owls went 1-28 but under Abdur-Rahim, the program turned it around and three years later, made it to the NCAA tournament. We are heartbroken over the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim. pic.twitter.com/h353f3FNno — USF Men's Basketball (@USFMBB) October 24, 2024In 2022-2023, the Owls finished with a 26-9 record and Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) regular-season and tournament titles.

Persons: Amir Abdur, Rahim, Michael Kelly, Abdur, ” Abdur, ” Kelly, h353f3FNno —, Xavier, Rhea Law, ”, Law, Shareef, CNN’s Coy, “, Arianne Organizations: CNN — University of South, CNN — University of South Florida men’s, USF, Bulls Nation, Bulls, American Athletic Conference, University, Kennesaw State Owls, Owls, NCAA, h353f3FNno — USF, Atlantic Sun Conference, NBA, Arkansas Locations: CNN — University of South Florida, Tampa, Kennesaw, Florida, Jacksonville

“It’s incredible,” Payton II told NBC News. One might be Payton II, the son of longtime Seattle SuperSonics star Gary Payton, a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Golden State faced Los Angeles twice in the preseason, and Payton II made sure to go over to the younger James pregame to offer a few words of advice. Rarely do players with those statistics get drafted by an NBA team, but the Lakers took Bronny in the second round with the 55th overall pick. That idea of feeling undeserving is something Payton II experienced growing up.

Persons: Gary Payton II, Bronny James, —, — LeBron James, ” Payton, “, Payton II, Gary Payton, James, LeBron James wasn’t, Payton, Larry Nance Jr, Nance Jr, ”, don’t, Jett Howard, Juwan Howard, ” Howard, It’s, Martin, Star Kenyon Martin, Bronny, ” Martin, I’m, LeBron, Hey, ’ ” Nance Jr, Anthony Davis, JJ Redick, won’t Organizations: ANGELES, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBC News, Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State, Los Angeles, Sierra Canyon High School, USC, Trojans, NBA, Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, ” Orlando Magic, ” 76ers, K.J, G League, Warriors Locations: Las Vegas, Sierra, Southern California, Los Angeles

☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

☆ CNBC Sport: Why bars and restaurants are shedding 'Sunday Ticket' subscriptions
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +29 min

As a condition of that deal, EverPass included the right to build its own commercial streaming connection for "Sunday Ticket," bypassing third-party licensing. 1) Some commercial establishments are switching to EverPass's internet product. 2) Some commercial establishments are cutting the cord on pay-TV in general. 3) Certain commercial establishments are using YouTube's "Sunday Ticket" and paying residential prices (about $500 per year) instead of the higher business rates. 3) Certain commercial establishments are using YouTube's "Sunday Ticket" and paying residential prices (about $500 per year) instead of the higher business rates.

Persons: Alex Sherman, DirecTV's, What's, EverPass, Lillian Rizzo, –, Everpass, It's, Craig Kilborn, Val Ackerman, Ackerman, that's, We're, Alex, you've, they're, Jeff Shell, Tom Brady, Tom Wagner, CNBC's Michael Ozanian, Jessica Golden, Brady, He'll, Wagner, Warner, Jake Piazza, CNBC's Rizzo, Nielsen, That's, — Ian Charles, Arctos, Charles, NBC's Peacock, Christian Miller, Miller, Adam Silver doesn't, Jim Dolan, Abu, Greg Norman, Norman, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Chiney Ogwumike Organizations: CNBC, NFL, Google, YouTube, DirecTV, EverPass Media, RedBird Capital Partners, Amazon Prime, ESPN, Dish Network, Big East Conference, WNBA, Big, CNBC Sport, Skydance, Paramount Global, Shell, Paramount, Las Vegas Raiders, Knighthead, Raiders, Fox Sports, NBA, Warner Bros, Discovery, TNT, MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Mets, Revenue, League, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia Phillies, Wall Street, Comcast, Puma, NBC News, U.S, SEC, New York Times, Sphere Entertainment, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Sports Business, PGA, Chiney, Continent Foundation, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Visual China, Getty, Big East Locations: Apple, New York, American, Boston , Philadelphia, Northern California, U.S, Abu Dhabi, Vegas, Queens, Africa, Newport Beach , California

☆ Track's next great sprinter is bypassing college and signing with Puma
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Andrew Greif | Andrew Greif Is A Freelance Sports Journalist. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Christian Miller was a high school senior last April when he became one of the fastest teenagers in track and field history. Running 9.93 seconds in the 100 meters one month before his 18th birthday left Miller wondering how much faster he could go. His fifth-place finish in the 100 at June’s U.S. Olympic track and field trials emboldened his confidence that he belonged with professionals, he said. I’m trying to stand myself down as one of the top 100- and 200-meter runners.”Christian Miller during a practice. Details of professional contracts in track and field are rarely disclosed, and the terms of Miller’s were not, either.

Persons: Christian Miller, Miller, he’ll, Ricky Fields, Liberty University . Miller, ” Miller, Noah Lyles, you’ve, Letsile, ” Christian Miller, Usain Bolt, Mario Bassani, Letsile Tebogo, I’ve, ”, “, Erriyon Knighton, Tamari Davis, Hobbs Kessler Organizations: Puma, NBC News, NCAA, Liberty University, June’s U.S, University of Georgia, NBC, Management, Oakley, Creekside, School, U20, UGA, U.S . Locations: Jacksonville, Fla, Los Angeles, Clermont, U.S, Tokyo

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