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☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ Mountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Las Vegas AP —Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is “not what we celebrate in college athletics” and that she is heartbroken over what has transpired this season surrounding the Spartans and their opponents. Four teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming, with none of the schools explicitly saying why they were forfeiting. You just don’t let it happen.”After Trump’s comment, San Diego State issued a statement that said “it has been incorrectly reported that an San Diego State University student-athlete was hit in the face with a volleyball during match play with San Jose State University. “We’re a volleyball team that wants to compete and get better,” he said after Thursday night’s loss in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nevada released a statement acknowledging that “a majority of the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team” had decided to forfeit against San Jose State.

Persons: Gloria Nevarez, ” Nevarez, Donald Trump, ” Trump, ”, ’, Nevarez, “, it’s, Jon Newman, Gonchar, Todd Kress, ” Kress Organizations: Las Vegas, Mountain West, San Jose, ”, Spartans, San, MWC, Associated Press, GOP, Fox News, San Diego, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, Air Force Locations: San Jose State, Boise State , Southern Utah , Utah State and Wyoming, Nevada, Southern Utah, . New Mexico, Idaho , Nevada , Utah, Wyoming, San Diego State, ” San Jose State, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Albuquerque , New Mexico, Albuquerque, “, Reno

☆ Ranking Week 4’s top 10 college football games: From NC State-Clemson to Tennessee-Oklahoma
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Justin Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

The sport dips its toes this weekend with ranked matchups in the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC featuring College Football Playoff favorites and some remaining question marks. Let’s rank the top 10 games of Week 4, starting with a few honorable mentions and counting down. San Jose State (3-0) at Washington State (3-0), Friday, 10 p.m., The CWWhat a win for Wazzu last week. Line: Auburn -3GO DEEPER College football Week 4 oddly specific predictions: Rolling with road favoritesHow about Kenny Dillingham and the Sun Devils? 6 Tennessee (3-0) at No.

Persons: John Mateer, Jake Dickert, Ken Niumatalolo, Grayson McCall, CJ Bailey, Cade Klubnik, Alex Hicks Jr, Sam Pittman, Hank Brown, Kenny Dillingham, ASU —, Sam Leavitt, Skattebo, Tyler Shough, ESPN Mario Cristobal’s, Cam Ward, Byrum Brown, Sam Navarro, Fox, Dylan Raiola, Patrick Mahomes, Raiola, haven’t, Alex Orji, Davis Warren, D’Anton Lynn, Cam, Doak Walker, Ollie Gordon, Alan Bowman, Bowman, Collin Oliver, Josh Heupel, Joe Rexrode, Joe, ”, Nico Iamaleava’s, Jackson Arnold, Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony, Brent Venables ’, Norman, Aaron M Organizations: College, Big, SEC, College Football, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Navy, TCU, SMU, San, San Jose State, Washington State, Wazzu, Apple, Cougars, WSU, Spartans, Air Force, North Carolina State, Clemson, ABC, NC, Wolfpack, Louisiana Tech, Lousiana Tech, App, Tigers, ACC, App State, USA, Auburn, ESPN, CBS, Arkansas, Arkansas ’, New, College football, Sun Devils, ASU, Texas State, Texas Tech, Abilene Christian, Georgia Tech, ESPN2 Georgia Tech, VMI, Syracuse, Jackets, Cardinals, Austin Peay, Jacksonville State, Notre Dame, Louisville, Miami, Hurricanes, FBS, USF, Alabama, Bulls, Tide, Nebraska, Illini, Cornhuskers, Illinois, USC, Michigan, Wolverines, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State, Oklahoma State, Fox, Baylor, Utes, Kansas State, Sooners, ESPN’s, GameDay Locations: North Carolina, Memphis, SMU , Iowa, Minnesota, San Jose, Washington, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, New Mexico, Auburn, Texas, North Texas, Louisville, South Florida, Tampa, Miami, Illinois, Nebraska, Lincoln, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Penn State , Nebraska, Utah, Fox Utah, Stillwater, Kansas, Arizona, Oklahoma

☆ There are plenty of benefits to having kids participate in sports, but we should also teach them that it's OK to stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Soraya Chemaly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On October 29, 2022, the Michigan State Spartans, a college football team, played a game against the University of Michigan. Only two weeks before the game, media applauded the Spartans for "finally showing resilience" and breaking a four-game losing streak. Soraya Chemaly is the author of "The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma." Courtesy of Soraya ChemalyKnowing when to stop is a good thingChildren who want to stop a sport or "give up" a pursuit often feel like failures. Excerpted from The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma by Soraya Chemaly.

Persons: —, Soraya Chemaly, Angela Duckworth, Thelma Gibson Organizations: Service, Athletics, Sports, Business, Michigan State Spartans, University of Michigan, Spartans, Spartan, Michigan State, TED, Bahamian, Signal Publishers Locations: United States, Michigan

☆ Ancient text reveals details of Plato’s burial place and final evening, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

It was previously only known that he was buried in the academy, but not specifically where, Ranocchia told CNN Tuesday. A statue of ancient Greek philosopher Plato in Athens, Greece. Brigida Soriano/AlamyThe text also provides more detail about Plato’s final night – and he wasn’t a fan of the music that was played. The project, called the Greek Schools project, is a five-year study using various technologies and methods to help decipher the fragile papyri. “The new readings often draw on new and concrete facts about Plato’s Academy, Hellenistic literature, Philodemus of Gadara and ancient history in general.”

Persons: Plato, Graziano Ranocchia, Ranocchia, Roman general Sulla, Brigida Soriano, ”, ” Ranocchia, Socrates, Julius Caesar, Lorenzo Di Cola, ” Kilian Fleischer Organizations: CNN, Platonic Academy of Athens, of Philology, University of Pisa, Platonic, Spartans, University of Naples, European Union, ERC – European Research Council, Greek Schools, Plato’s Academy Locations: Vesuvius, Athens, Greece, Thrace, Naples, Mesopotamia, Aegina, Sicily, Herculaneum, Italy

☆ Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Niki Kitsantonis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A small far-right party that unexpectedly entered the Greek Parliament last year will not be allowed to field candidates for the European Parliament this summer after Greece’s Supreme Court found that it was essentially a reincarnation of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn. In its decision about which parties can run in the European Parliament elections, issued on Wednesday, the court found that the party, Spartans, “offered their party as a cloak for the new political party of Ilias Kasidiaris,” the former spokesman of Golden Dawn who is currently in prison. Mr. Kasidiaris, the court said, is the true leader of Spartans, which “substitutes” for Golden Dawn, serving as a front that allowed him to circumvent eligibility restrictions. The decision was announced a few weeks after a prosecutor for the Greek Supreme Court indicted several Spartans lawmakers on charges of electoral fraud, and before an anticipated ruling from another court that could lead to the party losing its seats in the Greek Parliament.

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San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach, two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. ESPN first reported Niumatalolo was being targeted by San Jose State as its next head coach. Niumatalolo is the winningest coach in Navy history, going 109-83 in 15 seasons before being fired after the 2022 game against Army. Niumatalolo has said that if he got another chance to be a head coach, he would likely move away from the run-heavy scheme. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesSan Jose State is looking for a replacement for Brennan, who took the Arizona job after seven seasons with the Spartans.

Persons: Ken Niumatalolo, Brent Brennan, Niumatalolo, Chip Kelly, Brennan Organizations: Spartans, Associated Press, ESPN, San, Army, Midshipmen, Navy, UCLA, Bruins, Brennan's, AP Locations: Jose State, San Jose State, Arizona

“Jonathan has a proven track record of success, building the Oregon State program from the ground up by implementing a plan resulting in sustained historic success for the Beavers," Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said. He also coached quarterbacks at Boise State, Montana and Idaho after starting his coaching career as an Oregon State graduate assistant in 2002. Oregon State and Washington State are the lone remaining teams in the Pac-12 after the other 10 teams bolted in realignment. Smith closed his coaching career at Oregon State with a 31-7 loss to rival and sixth-ranked Oregon. “This year, Oregon State has controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, ranking among the nation’s leaders in both rushing offense and rushing defense.

Persons: Smith, “ Jonathan, Alan Haller, Tucker, Harlon Barnett, Mark Dantonio, Nick Saban, “, Scott Barnes, Gary Andersen, Cory Hall, ” Haller, “ He’s, he’s, ”, Ralph D, Russo, Anne M, Peterson, Larry Lage, ___ Organizations: Oregon State, Beavers, Michigan State, Boise, Big, Spartans, Penn State . Michigan State, College Football, LSU, Oregon, Washington State, Cougars, AP College Football, AP Sports, AP Locations: Oregon, Pasadena , California, Boise State , Montana and Idaho, Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin

DETROIT (AP) — Coach James Franklin is pleased Penn State posted another double-digit win season, even though it fell short in matchups with the Big Ten's best two teams. Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing the 11th-ranked Nittany Lions with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State Friday night. In the second half, Omari Evans had a 63-yard reception. Michigan State: The Harlon Barnett era is likely over. Michigan State: Athletic director Alan Haller may hire a new coach as soon as this weekend.

Persons: James Franklin, Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, “, ” Franklin, Mel Tucker, Nathan Carter, Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kayron Allen, Allen, Beau Pribula, Tyler Warren, Katin Houser, Jaylen Reed, Big, Ja’Juan Seider, Ty Howle, Mike Yurcich, Singleton, Omari Evans, Franklin, Barnett, Tucker, Alan Haller, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, —, Penn, Big, Nittany Lions, Michigan State, Penn State, The Nittany Lions, Ohio, Ford, “, Rutgers, Detroit, Spartans, Michigan, Ohio State, College Football, Athletic, AP Locations: Michigan, Washington, Penn State

2 Purdue moved up a spot with two easy opening wins and received seven first-place votes. 24 James Madison moved into the poll for the first time ever after taking down Michigan State in overtime. 10 in the preseason poll after last year's surprising run to the Final Four. 25 Colorado in moving into the AP Top 25 this week. ___Get alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 basketball polls throughout the season.

Persons: Marquette, James Madison, Tommy Lloyd's, “, ” Lloyd, DUKES Mark Byington, James, Dukes, We’re, ”, Bickerstaff, Dusty May, Duke, Saint Mary's, ___ Organizations: Associated Press, Purdue, Arizona, Duke, Connecticut, Michigan State, Cameron Indoor, Wildcats, Princeton, Devils, Michigan, Dukes, AP, Spartans, OWLS Florida, The Owls, Loyola Chicago, ” Owls, Baylor, Buffaloes, Towson, Grambling State, San Diego, Aztecs, BYU, Weber State Locations: Kansas, Morgan, East Lansing, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, San Diego State

☆ Top 25 roundup: No. 4 Michigan St. crushes Southern Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Nov 6, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) drives through James Madison Dukes forward T.J. Bickerstaff (3) and guard Bryant Randleman (4) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. 4 Michigan State earn a 74-51 home win over Southern Indiana on Thursday in East Lansing. After going 1-of-20 from 3-point range against James Madison, Michigan State wasn't much better against Southern Indiana, going 1-of-11 from 3-point territory. Jordan Tillmon scored 10 points for Southern Indiana, which shot 31.7 percent from the field overall (19 of 60) and committed 15 turnovers. Drew Miller led the Golden Eagles with 19 points, while Malachi Reeves had 17 points on perfect 7-for-7 shooting from the floor.

Persons: Tyson Walker, James Madison, Bryant Randleman, Jack Breslin, Dale Young, Jaden Akins, Jordan Tillmon, Jack Mielke, John Brown, Langston Love, RayJ Dennis, Jayden Nunn, Yves Missi, Drew Miller, Malachi Reeves, Isaiah Collier, Kaleb Higgins, Cameron Wilbon, Ugnius Jarusevicius, Aidan Mahaney, Saint Mary's, Harry Wessels, Donovan Dent, Nelly Junior Joseph, Jamal Mashburn Jr Organizations: Michigan State Spartans, James Madison Dukes, Center, Michigan State, Southern Indiana, James Madison , Michigan State, Southern, Spartans, Baylor, Bears, Golden Eagles, NAIA, USC, Cal State Bakersfield, Trojans, Roadrunners, Mary's, Lobos, Saint, New, Texas Southern, Thomson Locations: East Lansing , Michigan, USA, T.J, East Lansing, James Madison , Michigan, Southern Indiana, Waco , Texas, South Dakota, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Moraga , Calif

4 Michigan State, opened the season with a lot of swagger. “We’re not scared of names," T.J. Bickerstaff said after scoring 21 points, including a tying shot with 30 seconds left in regulation. Jaden Akins gave Michigan State its first lead with 15:16 remaining, making a shot after missing six attempts from the field. Michigan State missed 14 of 18 shots and 8 of 10 free throws to open the game. Michigan State: Host Southern Indiana on Thursday night.

Persons: — James Madison, Terrence Edwards, Raekwon Horton, “ We’re, Bickerstaff, ” James Madison, Mark Byington, ” Byington, Tyson Walker, Tom Izzo, Walker, Noah Freidel, Hoggard, Walker couldn't, ” Izzo, “, Jaden Akins, Coen Carr, “ Tyson didn't, J.B, James Madison, Izzo Organizations: Michigan State, Dukes, Spartans, volleyball, The Spartans, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston College, Drexel, The Dukes, Tennessee, James Madison . Michigan State, James, Kent State, Michigan, Host, Host Southern Indiana, AP Locations: LANSING, Mich, California, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Michigan, Harrisonburg , Virginia, Host Southern

CNN —Michigan State University apologized for displaying a picture of Adolf Hitler on the videoboard during a trivia quiz before the school’s football game against in-state rivals the University of Michigan on Saturday. Photos began circulating on social media before kickoff of Hitler on the videoboard at Spartan Stadium with a trivia question asking where he was born. “MSU is aware that inappropriate content by a third-party source was displayed on the videoboard prior to the start of tonight’s football game,” Michigan State athletic director Matt Larson said in a statement. Quiz was part of YouTube videoThe quiz was part of a video from a YouTube page called The Quiz Channel, the university said. “MSU’s subsequent statement appears to allude to a third-party source, which seems to suggest The Quiz Channel as that very source.

Persons: Adolf Hitler, Hitler, Matt Larson, Larson, Teresa K, Woodruff, ”, “, Mel Tucker, ” Floris van Pallandt, ” Van Pallandt, “ MSU’s Organizations: CNN, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Spartan, “ MSU, Michigan State, Sunday, Michigan, Spartans, Michigan State’s, YouTube Locations: “, Michigan, Israel, Gaza

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The creator and producer of The Quiz Channel on YouTube, which includes Adolf Hitler’s image as part of a quiz Michigan State used on its videoboards before a game against No. 2 Michigan, said the school didn't ask for permission to use his content or pay him for it. “It’s an absolutely normal trivia question, shown in an inappropriate setting,” Floris van Pallandt wrote Sunday on his YouTube page. 2 Michigan was finishing off a 49-0 win over the Spartans on Saturday night, Michigan State spokesman Matt Larson apologized that the inappropriate content was displayed more than an hour before kickoff. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesMichigan State streamed The Quiz Channel, which had 40 questions in its latest video, including asking where was Hitler born with his image before showing Austria as the answer.

Persons: Adolf, ” Floris van Pallandt, Matt Larson, “, ” Larson, Hitler, Teresa Woodruff, ” Organizations: YouTube, Michigan, Spartans, “ MSU, Michigan State, “, Trek, Spartan, AP Locations: LANSING, Mich, Michigan, Austria

2 Michigan routed Michigan State 49-0 on Saturday night. Michigan State appeared to make adjustments on offense after it was disclosed Michigan is under NCAA investigation for allegedly stealing the play-calling signals used by opponents. The Spartans reverted to signaling calls to the offense with two staffers on the sideline in the second half. Michigan State: Just when it looked like a miserable season could not get worse, Michigan State showed Adolf Hitler’s image as part of a pregame quiz on videoboards before the game. Michigan State: At Minnesota on Saturday.

Persons: — J.J, McCarthy, didn't, Alex Orji, Mel Tucker, Blake Corum's, Roman Wilson, Colston Loveland, Loveland, Andrew Schorfhaar, Katin Houser, Houser, Mike Sainristil, Jim Harbaugh, Adolf Hitler’s Organizations: Michigan, Michigan State, Wolverines, Spartans, NCAA, Reserve, Purdue, AP Locations: LANSING, Mich, Michigan, A.J, Indiana, Minnesota

Brenda Tracy, the activist and survivor, said Tucker sexually harassed her during the phone call in April 2022. Tucker has acknowledged having phone sex with her but said it was consensual. Michigan State’s investigation was completed in July and the university informed Tucker last week it planned to fire him for misconduct. Political Cartoons View All 1179 ImagesBelveal said the school previously knew Tucker acknowledged during the investigation in March that he had phone sex with Tracy. Michigan State spokeswoman Emily Guerrant said Monday the school will review Tucker’s response.

Persons: Mel Tucker’s, Tucker, Brenda Tracy, Tracy, Jennifer Belveal, Larry Nassar's, Belveal, “, ”, Tucker’s, Emily Guerrant, Nassar, ” Tucker, ” Belveal, “ Tucker, ” Tracy, Nick Saban Organizations: Michigan State, Michigan, USA, University, Spartans, Ohio State, NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars, Maryland . Michigan State, Iowa, AP Locations: Michigan, Colorado, Georgia , Alabama, Washington, Maryland

Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller told suspended football coach Mel Tucker Monday that he will be fired without compensation for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. Eight months later, Tracy filed a complaint with the school’s Title IX office and the investigation was completed in July. A hearing is scheduled for the week of Oct. 5 to determine if Tucker violated the school’s sexual harassment and exploitation policy and a ruling could take up to 60 days. Michigan State paid her $10,000 to share her story with the football team. Michigan State hosts Maryland (3-0) on Saturday.

Persons: Alan Haller, Mel Tucker, Brenda Tracy, “, Tucker, ” Haller, Haller, Tracy, ” Tucker, ”, Harlon Organizations: Michigan State, Michigan State isn't, Spartans, Washington, Maryland, AP

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).

Persons: Mel Tucker, FanDuel, Michael Penix Jr, Noah Kim, It's Deion Sanders —, —, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Zachariah Branch, USC's Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Kenny Dillingham Organizations: Washington, Michigan State, Huskies, Spartans, Michigan, USA, College Football, Big Ten Conference, Richmond, Colorado State, The Buffaloes, Nebraska, Buffaloes, Washington State, Oregon State, USC, Stanford, Rome, Fresno State, Arizona State, FCS, Sun, Southern, Oklahoma State, Bulldogs, Eastern Washington, AP Locations: East Lansing, Michigan, . Washington, Colorado, Boulder, Denver, Sanders, Seattle, Southern Utah

☆ TikTok is paying a small army of creator coaches to help influencers make money from livestreams
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Marta Biino | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

TikTok creators make money from livestreams by receiving virtual items from fans that can be converted into real money. Dozens of agencies have joined the TikTok Live partner program, two sources told Insider. How agents are helping creators boost livestream performanceUnsurprisingly, there is no single growth strategy that applies to all TikTok Live creators. "What's great about TikTok Live is that we get to see the data in real-time," Herndon said. On top of the agency program, TikTok also offers an "accelerator program" for individual creators who have already found success with livestreams to help them scale further.

Persons: TikTok, Salome Khazaradze, Khazaradze, Jack Healy, Bill Herndon, Herndon, Joseph Sottile, livestreams Organizations: Google, TikTok Spartans, ATRX Agency Locations: Europe

☆ Mel Tucker denies sexual harassment allegations in detailed statement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker looks down during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 12 - Suspended Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker released a lengthy statement through his lawyer Monday afternoon defending himself against allegations that he sexually harassed a rape survivor. Tucker, 51, is in his fourth season as head coach of the Spartans. His overall record at Michigan State is 20-14 after a 5-7 season in 2022. Defensive backs coach Harlon Barnett will serve as Michigan State's interim head coach in Tucker's absence, with former coach Mark Dantonio assisting as an associate head coach.

Persons: Mel Tucker, Raj Mehta, Tucker, Brenda Tracy, Tracy, Ms, Gretchen Whitmer, Whitmer, Harlon Barnett, Mark Dantonio Organizations: Michigan State Spartans, Penn State Nittany Lions, Spartan, USA, Michigan State, USA Today, University, Michigan, MSU, Spartans, Thomson Locations: East Lansing , Michigan, USA, Michigan

☆ Visualizing the Latest Wave of N.C.A.A. Conference Realignment
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Josh Katz | Kevin Quealy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Missouri and Texas A&M were the first teams to join the SEC in 20 years. Financial benefits and concerns about conference stability lured Boston College to become the A.C.C.’s 12th member in 2005. Penn State, one of the last major programs to remain independent, became the Big Ten’s 11th member in 1993, setting off a wave of realignment across college football. The Missouri Valley Conference stopped sponsoring football after the 1985 season. Arkansas departed for the SEC in 1991, signaling the beginning of the end for the Southwest Conference, long associated with N.C.A.A.

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☆ NCAA Football: Why you should cherish this college football season
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Andy Scholes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —When it comes to tradition, passion and rivalries, there is nothing quite like college football. Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates winning the College Football National Championship game in January. Legendary broadcaster Brad Nessler, who has called college football games all over the country for 30 years, said the Pac-12’s demise is a loss for the sport. The Super Conference eraNext year will mark the Super Conference Era for college football. Everybody makes the playoffsThe 2023 season will be the last for college football with just four playoff teams.

Persons: Stetson Bennett, Ezra Shaw, “, Brad Nessler, you’ve, it’s, ”, “ You’re, Pat Chun, Katelyn Mulcahy, Chun, Mike Gundy, Gundy, Michael Ezeike, Harry, Sam Wasson, you’re Organizations: CNN, ESPN, Fox, USC, UCLA, Georgia Bulldogs, College Football, Rutgers, Washington, Oregon State . Washington State, USC Trojans, San Jose State Spartans, Conference, Southeastern Conference, SEC, Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, UCLA Bruins, Texas Tech, Stanford, Apple, Washington State, Oregon, Texas, LSU, Florida State, Pittsburgh Panthers, Sun Bowl, Tulane, Boise State Locations: Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, California, Washington State, Alabama, El Paso , Texas, Boise, Cincinnati

EUROPE'S FAR-RIGHT RESURGENCEGains by the far right in Greece mirror a trend in several other European countries. Support for Germany's anti-immigrant AfD party is at its highest since the wake of Europe’s migrant crisis in 2018, in Italy a former far-right activist is prime minister and in Sweden a far-right party has joined the government. Some analysts said Mitsotakis's hard line on migration gave licence to a more xenophobic narrative from the far right. However, some said ultra-nationalists had claimed the turf on the far right because Mitsotakis was shifting to the centre. The Spartans party are led by businessman Vassilios Stigas.

Persons: Ilias Kasidiaris, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Akritas Kaidatzis, Mitsotakis, Akis Georgakellos, Vassilios Stigas, Golden Dawn, Golden, Kasidiaris, Michele Kambas, Renee Maltezou, Edmund Blair, Christina Fincher Organizations: Spartans, Greek coastguard, New Democracy, Aristotle University, EUROPE'S, SPARTA, Twitter, Thomson Locations: ATHENS, Europe, Greece, Thessaloniki, Italy, Sweden, Turkey, Athens, Golden, Greece's, Kasidiaris, Golden Dawn

☆ Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greek PM after landslide victory
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Karolina Tagaris | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ATHENS, June 26 (Reuters) - Greece's New Democracy party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be sworn in as prime minister on Monday after a resounding victory in a repeat election on Sunday gave him a second four-year term. But I assure you that I will stay true to my national duty," Mitsotakis said. Greek newspapers hailed the result a "historic win," with Ta Nea writing on its front page "Mitsotakis's absolute dominance, with no opponent." Sunday's vote was a heavy defeat for Alexis Tsipras's Syriza party, which lost more than 30 lawmakers. It also saw three fringe right-wing and nationalist parties - including the anti-immigrant 'Spartans', enter parliament with a combined 35 seats.

Persons: Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Mitsotakis, Ta, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Alexis Tsipras's Syriza, Tsipras, Karolina Tagaris, Lincoln Organizations: Democracy, Sunday, European Union, Spartans, Thomson Locations: ATHENS

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