I’m one of JuJu Watkins’ biggest rivals and Jordan Brand’s first-ever NIL athlete looking to make huge March Madness splash
You know the stars.JuJu Watkins. Paige Bueckers. Hannah Hidalgo.4The UCLA men's basketball program is the most successful program in college basketball history, with a record-high 11 national titles.Rice and the women of Westwood are in pursuit of their first.“I’m envisioning confetti, holding the trophy, excitement,” Rice said. “I see the sense of pride in my teammates and coaches....
The blessing and curse of UCLA’s Lauren Betts’ 6-7 height
LAUREN BETTS DUCKS as she walks through the conference room door. She hunches her shoulders. She bends her head. Still, her high bun bumps into the door frame as she enters the room at The Heldrich Hotel a mile from the Rutgers campus in New Jersey.The heralded UCLA junior basketball player spots a few chairs in the corner...
IPL 2025: From 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi to RCB’s Swastik Chikara, here are the top youngest players to watch out for
Indian Premier League (IPL) is a platform where talented youngsters display their skills at the highest level. Several teenagers have made a name for themselves and some have even broken into the national team based on IPL performances. This year, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, will already become the youngest player ever to feature in the cash-rich tournament. Here are...
Midwest Severe Thunderstorm Threat Could Produce Tornadoes
Play From Snow To Severe: Threats From Next SystemScattered severe thunderstorms on Wednesday could produce wind damage, hail and several tornadoes in the Midwest, especially from Illinois into Indiana.While we don't expect severe weather to be nearly as widespread as last Friday's outbreak in parts of the region, it could still produce dangerous impacts in some areas. Therefore, you...
Guns N’ Roses announce drummer Frank Ferrer’s exit after 19 years
Oh, where do we go now? Guns N’ Roses announced the departure of its drummer, Frank Ferrer, after 19 years – and the exit comes weeks before the band is scheduled to hit the road for a slate of May tour dates. The band confirmed Ferrer’s departure Wednesday in a message posted to the group’s official Instagram page. “Guns N’ Roses...
Indiana hire underscores hypocrisy of criticism of player transfers
Who will win March Madness 2025? See picks from Winnie BeshearKentucky's top dog his some interesting picks on which teams will keep dancing as the NCAA basketball tournaments get underway.Office of Gov. Andy BeshearLet me take you to the intersection of hypocrisy and absurdity, where the house of cards has finally, officially crumbled.Darian DeVries left as basketball coach...
Trump administration erases ban on contractors running segregated facilities
A newly unearthed memo from the Trump administration calls to mind the infamous words of the late segregationist and Alabama Gov. George Wallace, who said at his inauguration in 1963, “I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever.” Now the message...
Venezuelan mother says son sent to El Salvador mega-prison from US
Nicole Kolster and Gustavo Ocando AlexBBC Mundo in VenezuelaBernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington DCNicole Kolster/BBC MundoSeveral other families have said they believe that deportees were mistakenly identified as Tren de Aragua gang members because of their tattoos."It's him," Ms Casique said tearfully in Maracay, referencing the image from the prison. "I wish it wasn't him… he didn't...
