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Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy LSU pushing eligibility envelope with reported signing of 2025 All-American, NBA player RJ Luis Jr.
Michael McDaniel LSU has agreed to a deal with 2025 Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr., according to a report from Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247Sports. Luis, who was a consensus Second-Team All-American for St. John's two seasons ago, entered the 2025 NBA draft and was not selected. He signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz and was traded to the Boston Celtics later that summer in exchange for Georges Niang and two future second-round picks.
Who's Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball's Biggest Stars Next Season
The post-NCAA tournament transfer portal has closed, and programs all across the country are taking a quick breather after a flurry of activity took place to shape their respective rosters for next season. Just because the portal closed on April 21 at midnight doesn't mean we won't still see players commit to new schools this offseason. After all, the April 21 deadline was simply for players to submit their paperwork to enter the transfer portal.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Florida's Todd Golden addresses future with Gators after report that he'd be a candidate for Warriors job
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Michigan AD Warde Manuel is still picking up the pieces after Sherrone Moore's acrimonious exit Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy
Michael McDaniel In the aftermath of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's sentencing earlier this week, Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel is still trying to pick up the pieces and move his football program and athletic department forward. Manuel fired Moore last December after the coach engaged in an improper extramarital relationship with a staffer. “I felt betrayed,” Manuel told The Detroit News . “It's the best word that I can use.
College sports multimedia company Learfield is finalizing a private equity deal—here's why it matters
Michael McDaniel Learfield, one of the college sports industry's leaders in broadcasting, is being acquired by private equity firm TPG, according to a report from Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal. The sale price will likely land between $1.2 and $2 billion, according to Portnoy, in a deal that is set to close in Q3 of this year, just in time for the start of college football season.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy March Madness: Four bold predictions for men's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Michael McDaniel Three rounds of the tournament down. Three more to go. The NCAA men's tournament's Elite Eight gets underway on Saturday.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Key injuries to remember when filling out your men's March Madness bracket
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Michael McDaniel The men's NCAA tournament is upon us with Selection Sunday's bracket reveal .
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy UConn projected top overall seed in women's top 16 March Madness reveal
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) Michael McDaniel As anticipated, the UConn Huskies are the top projected overall seed in the women's NCAA tournament field.
Notre Dames Marcus Freeman shares inspiring message to his players after CFP snub
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman joined College GameDay in the lead up to Monday night's national championship game and was asked about the programs College Football Playoff snub and what his message was to his team to begin to move forward to 2026.The Irish elected to not play in a bowl game after being left out of the CFP, and its been full speed ahead to begin preparing for the 2026 season.
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendozas dominant season is defined by one wild stat
Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 17 of his 20 passing attempts for 177 yards and five touchdowns in Friday night's 5622 win over Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl.The Hoosiers punched their ticket to the national championship thanks to three Oregon turnovers and a blocked punt, all of which set up short field touchdowns for Mendoza & Co.Per Dave Revsine of Big Ten Network, this was Mendozas fifth game this season with more touchdowns than...
Oregons running back situation looks dire with latest injury report
Oregon's running back situation is looking increasingly dire for Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl against No. 1 Indiana.After running back Jordon Davison was ruled out earlier this week with a collarbone injury, fellow star ball carrier Noah Whittington was added to the injury report on Thursday.
Foxs Greg Olsen the latest broadcaster to express interest in NFL front office work
There has been a long string of former NFL players taking their talents to the broadcast booth, with a fair share also expressing interest in working for a franchise in a front office role.Theres former Fox NFL analyst John Lynch, who now helps run the 49ers' front office as president of football operations and general manager. More recently, theres Tom Brady, also of Fox, working as a minority owner for the Raiders.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss Fridays game vs. Pacers after hyperextending knee
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not travel with the team to Indiana and will miss Fridays game against the Pacers, according to a report from Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.Wembanyama hyperextended his knee in Wednesdays win against the Knicks, and initial tests showed that his ligaments were intact, according to ESPNs Shams Charania.
Joey McGuires classy message to Dan Lanning after Oregons CFP win vs. Texas Tech
Oregon punched its ticket to the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl with a 230 shutout win over Texas Tech on Thursday at the Orange Bowl.The Ducks allowed just 215 yards of offense, forced four Red Raiders turnovers and allowed just six third down conversions on 16 attempts.
How the Big 12 Championship could impact Notre Dames College Football Playoff hopes
No. 11 BYU squares off against No. 4 Texas Tech in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday, in a contest that could have significant College Football Playoff ramificationsnot just for the Cougars, but for the final at-large team currently in the field - Notre Dame.Let's breakdown how the Big 12 championship could impact the playoff standing for both the Cougars and Fighting Irish heading into Saturday.The Projected College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Conference Championship...
Former Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Climbing Accident
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier of Germany has died at the age of 31 in a climbing accident, her team announced in an Instagram post. Dahlmeier, who won the women's biathlon sprint and women's biathlon pursuit events at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, was reportedly struck by a falling rock while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan.
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Calls Out ‘Idiots’ Complaining About Torpedo Bats
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm took to social media to criticize baseball fans who have questioned New York's use of their new "torpedo bats." The barrel of the torpedo bats are slightly larger than the barrel of the standard bats that the team (and the rest of baseball) have historically used. Major League Baseball said that the bats are legal, as New York did not expand the barrel outside of the written rules.
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Meets With AFC North Team Ahead of Pro Day
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had dinner with members of the Pittsburgh Steelers' brass in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday night ahead of his pro day on Wednesday, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Milroe dined with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Omar Khan and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth. The Steelers hold pick No. 21 in the first round of the NFL draft next month, and they're still searching for an answer at quarterback in 2025 and beyond.
New building planned on Smith-Enke
By Michael McDaniel | In Maricopa A pre-application narrative and site plan submitted to the city of Maricopa shows the intent to add an office building within the Maricopa Grand Professional Village. The application submitted by Gilbert-based Pillar Companies calls for the construction of a building on an undeveloped lot near the infamously crash-prone intersection of Desert Greens Drive and Smith-Enke Road.
Raiders Reach Agreement With Pete Carroll to Become Franchise’s Next Head Coach
The Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement with Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll to become the franchise's next head coach, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Carroll and the Raiders have reached a deal on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year, per Schefter. Carroll lands in Las Vegas after just a one-year hiatus from the sideline after he stepped away from the Seahawks following the 2023 season.
UCF Set to Hire Scott Frost As Next Head Coach
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UCF Set to Hire Scott Frost As Next Head Coach
The University of Central Florida is hiring Scott Frost as its next head coach, returning the 49-year-old back to Orlando for his second stint with the program, according to a report from Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel. Frost helped lead UCF to the top of the Group of Five in his first run as the program's head coach from 2016 to '17. Frost went 19–7 in two seasons with the Knights, which included a 13–0 season that concluded with a Peach Bowl victory in 2017.
Nick Sirianni Gives Supportive Statement Amid Kicker Jake Elliott’s Struggles
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders, 26–18, on Thursday night to improve to 8–2 on the season. The Eagles are in sole possession of first place in the NFC East. While the story behind the victory was running back Saquon Barkley's big night, an underlying note was the uncharacteristic struggles of kicker Jake Elliott.
Wisconsin Strength Coach Brady Collins Dives in Lake Michigan After Northwestern Win
Wisconsin ran all over the Northwestern, 23–3, in an emphatic blowout victory on Saturday in Evanston, Ill., which meant that Badgers strength coach Brady Collins had to make good on a promise he made to his team this week. Collins told his players that if they went on the road and beat the Wildcats at their temporary lakeside stadium, he would jump into nearby Lake Michigan after the game.
Where Is College GameDay This Week? Week 7 Schedule, Location, TV
College GameDay is traveling to Week 7's primetime matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks in Eugene, OR. Week 7's college football slate is loaded, but Oregon has earned the opportunity to host ESPN's flagship college football show for the first time since 2022, and for the 12th time overall. Where is College GameDay This Week?
COVID rent aid will expire, Georgia Street gets upgrade in proposed Indy budget
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's proposed 2025 budget, unveiled Monday, avoids tax increases despite a loss of COVID era federal money. The $1.65 billion budget is a proposed increase from last year’s approved budget of $1.5 billion. City Controller Sarah Riordan said some programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act will receive support from city money while others, including a $195 million rental assistance program, will be allowed to expire.
Bronny James to Miss Lakers’ Second Summer League Game With Knee Injury, per Report
After an underwhelming first game in Summer League action, Lakers rookie Bronny James will not play in Sunday night's contest against the Golden State Warriors due to trace swelling in his left knee, according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell. James's injury is not viewed as serious and he's being held out of action for precautinary reasons. The No. 55 pick in the draft is expected to return and play in the final California Classic game set for Wednesday night against the Miami Heat.
Diverse residential development proposed in Goodyear Original
CITY OF GOODYEAR By Michael McDaniel | YourValley Developers are proposing an approximately 463-unit residential community, sporting a unique blend of single-family detached, single-family attached townhome units with alleys, and multi-family units, all designed to cater to the diverse housing needs of Goodyear’s residents.
Sweeping business license ordinance amended to benefit Goodyear residents
By Michael McDaniel | Goodyear Independent The Goodyear City Council Monday heard revisions to a proposed business license ordinance, which initially would have subjectively required all commerce within Goodyear to be subject to business licensure. According to city attorney Roric Massey, the original ordinance was amended to include definitions and provide additional exemptions to the business license requirements.
Goodyear to record and retain video at all traffic lights Original
By Michael McDaniel | Goodyear Independent The Goodyear City Council on Monday discussed plans to implement a new real-time traffic camera recording project at intersections to aid in traffic study and policing. According to Steve Scinto, Goodyear’s director of engineering, the proposed video camera retention project could help with traffic flow.
Semi-truck parking campus coming to Goodyear
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear Planning and Development Commission Wednesday approved a rezoning that will establish “truck parking” in a 5.6-acre area near Phoenix-Goodyear Airport. As per city staff, the designated truck parking area will not only serve as a parking space but enhance the operations of a trucking business.
Goodyear council votes on rezone request for land near new Abel Ranch development
Photo via City of Goodyear (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Meritage Homes.) By Michael McDaniel | Goodyear Independent The Goodyear City Council approved a rezoning Monday that converted 53 acres of agriculturally zoned land near the newly opened Abel Ranch development into business zoning for the five-building business park. The rezoning, approved by a 7-0 council vote, converts approximately 53 acres on the south side of Camelback Road.
Meet the candidates for Litchfield Park City Council
City of Litchfield Park By Michael McDaniel | Goodyear Independent As of April 5, three candidates have filed statements of interest with the city to run for three seats on the Litchfield Park City Council. Those names include current city council member Ron Clair (reelection) and newcomers Suzanne Allen and Andrew Fraser. There are no minority candidates. According to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau reports, Litchfield Park has a 74% white population and a 23% Hispanic population.
Goodyear considering licensure to conduct freelance trade
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear City Council is considering requiring a $75 business license for any freelance or professional trade conducted within the city limits. According to city attorney Roric Massey, as currently proposed, the license requirement is open-ended to address all possible bad actors within the city but may also impact side hustles like Tupperware sellers, out-of-town landscapers or even home-based freelancers.
Meet the 2024 candidates for Goodyear City Council
(Via City of Goodyear) By Michael McDaniel | YourValley As of April 1, six candidates have filed statements of interest with the city to run for council. Those names include current city council member Laura Kaino (re-election) and newcomers Angie Amarillas, Benita Beckles, Tamara Floyd, Teri Roberts and Trey Terry. Minority candidates include one Hispanic woman, and two Black women.
Big AI data center campus planned for the West Valley Original
By Michael McDaniel | Your Valley Maricopa County Planning and Development is slated to consider an application for a 529-acre data center campus, to service AI processing, bordering Goodyear and Buckeye despite municipal and grassroots opposition.
Goodyear approves churches in residential zoning
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 26 to approve a zoning ordinance amendment allowing churches to be built in any zoning area. Previously, churches required commercial zoning before they were allowed in an area. Monday’s approval will enable churches in all zoning districts. Christian Williams, interim planning manager for the city of Goodyear, believes the amendment will comply with long-established federal and state law.
Goodyear Airport hub to expand
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The city of Phoenix city council approved land lease expansions to the Phoenix Goodyear Airport area on Feb. 7. The city of Phoenix owns and operates the land and airport located in the city of Goodyear. In one agenda item, the council approved an expansion for an air cargo facility on approximately 28 acres of vacant land. The infrastructure build-out will cost approximately $40 million.
Goodyear commission considers sprawling travel center
CITY OF GOODYEAR By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 17 to approve rezoning a 71-acre property for a Buc-ee’s retail store and other industrial uses. Located at the southeast corner of Bullard Avenue and Interstate 10, the site will house mixed industrial use and the famous retail brand.
Fast-food retail concept planned in Goodyear
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley Goodyear City Council approved a retail restaurant building that includes a drive-thru on 1.78 acres of land near the Sedella community in Goodyear. The retail building would have a drive-thru line capacity at the rear of approximately 10 cars. The drive-thru pickup window will not face the main roadway. Additionally, the spot will house 45 parking spaces and two bike racks.
Townhome concept gets Goodyear greenlight
Via City of Goodyear By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear City Council approved a rezoning from commercial to residential for a townhome concept Monday. The property, currently called Las Brisas Corner, is approximately 24 acres located at the northeast corner of Perryville Road and Broadway Road. The site is south of the existing Las Brisas single-family residential neighborhood.
Goodyear P&Z considers townhome concept
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley The Goodyear Planning and Development Commission approved rezoning from commercial to residential for a townhome concept Wednesday. The property, currently called Las Brisas Corner, is approximately 24 acres located at the northeast corner of Perryville Road and Broadway Road. The site is south of the existing Las Brisas single-family residential neighborhood.
Litchfield Park a step closer to charter city with election win
By Michael McDaniel | YourValley Litchfield Park pushes a step closer to a charter city with an election win Tuesday. The city received 70% of the vote to start the process of becoming a charter city, according to Maricopa County official results. Litchfield Park Mayor Thomas Schoaf said the next step for the city will be to draft a city charter.
Veteran pilot exposed to Agent Orange not grounded by cancer - Litchfield Park Independent
Grant Hachmann, a veteran U.S. Air Force pilot from Litchfield Park, has battled many enemies. The Vietnam War vet flew sorties out of the country as a fighter pilot. “It would be hours of boredom interrupted by moments of sheer terror,” he said. When he signed up for VA benefits after he retired from the Air Force in the late 1980s, a screening question asked if he was exposed to a Vietnam-era chemical called Agent Orange.
Goodyear bond election finds friction online as retirees turn out - Litchfield Park Independent
The city of Goodyear bond election faced some pushback on social media as the election heads into its final week of voting. The proposed Goodyear bond, which would earmark $135 million in street and transportation upgrades, would come at no new tax increase to residents. In previous work sessions, Goodyear staff explained that property appreciation and balances would level out the tax rate to maintain the current threshold.
Goodyear airport managers seek 'voluntary' fix to noise, safety concerns - Goodyear Independent
The Goodyear City Council held a work session in response to residents' complaints about noise and flight safety concerns surrounding a nearby aviation school at Phoenix Goodyear Airport, and officials cautioned against federal involvement. The complaints and subsequent work session stem from public comments from Palm Valley residents, who happen to be pilots, that spoke to the city during Aug. 28 and Sept. 25 council sessions.
Air Force to update public on 'forever chemical' or PFAS remediation - Goodyear Independent
The Air Force will host a community stakeholder meeting in Litchfield Park to update residents and city leaders on a forever chemical that may have leaked into wells near Luke Air Force Base or the greater Litchfield area. West Valley residents in recent years learned that the chemical, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, considered a “forever chemical,” was in high concentrations in sites near Luke Air Force Base north of the Litchfield community.
Liberty Elementary District seeks curriculum review committee members - Litchfield Park Independent
The Liberty Elementary School district is soliciting volunteers for a curriculum and resources review committee. During his interview in May, Superintendent Cort Monroe said he would champion parental choice and transparency for matters in the district. “Public school is driven by the market now that parents have choices,” Monroe replied. “What do our parents want for their kids? Is Dr. Monroe going to sit in his office and decide what the next school will be? Well that would be pretty foolish.
Goodyear, Litchfield Park residents deal with increasing truck traffic
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