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Pac-12 media rights: Interpreting the latest comments from university presidents (and a notable internal development)

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff long ago went radio silent on the media rights negotiations, but the university presidents have occasionally ventured into the public space as the process churns toward its one-year anniversary.Two of the top talkers, Arizona’s Robert Robbins and Washington State’s Kirk Schulz, spoke publicly about the issue again this week, albeit under very different circumstances.Piece together their utterances, and we gain incremental insight into the saga as it seemingly enters the home stretch.Robbins offered insights during Arizona’s summit on the future of college sports in Washington, D.C., with two specific comments drawing our interest:— Asked about Arizona’s future conference affiliation (ie., the Pac-12 or the Big 12), Robbins offered the following per Sports Illustrated: “Depends on what our financial deal is.”— Asked about the future of the Pac-12, he noted: “My prediction is we are all going to...

Italy takes on Uruguay in U20 World Cup final with both looking to secure first title

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Italy and Uruguay will face off in the Under-20 World Cup final on Sunday with both countries seeking a first title in the tournament. Uruguay is trying to reclaim the trophy for South America after four consecutive European wins, and is hoping to emulate host Argentina’s victory at the World Cup in Qatar in December. The match will take place at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata, outside Buenos Aires, with Uruguay playing in the final for the third time while Italy has reached the title game for the first time. Uruguay lost the final in 1997 and 2013. “It will be the first time we will play the final of this competition. It means a lot for me to play here, in Argentina,” said 17-year-old Simone Pafundi, who came on as a substitute to score Italy’s winner against South Korea in the semifinals. “Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona were born here, so for me it’s beautiful to play in this country.”Neither team was among the favorites when the U20 World ...

Trump tendrá hoy sus primeros actos de campaña tras ser acusado federalmente

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

El expresidente Donald Trump hará el sábado sus primeras apariciones públicas tras su acusación federal ante audiencias republicanas favorables en Georgia y Carolina del Norte, mientras trata de recabar apoyos para su defensa.Se espera que Trump, que sigue siendo el favorito para la nominación republicana a la Casa Blanca en las presidenciales de 2024 a pesar de sus crecientes problemas legales, aproveche sus intervenciones en las convenciones estatales del partido para lanzar un ardoroso reproche a las acusaciones y amplificar sus afirmaciones de que está siendo víctima de una “caza de brujas” con motivaciones políticas por parte del Departamento de Justicia del gobierno del presidente demócrata Joe Biden.Sus apariciones se producen un día después de que se hiciera pública la imputación que lo acusa de 37 delitos graves en relación con el almacenamiento de documentos clasificados en su finca de Mar-a-Lago. Quién es Jack Smith, el hombre clave detrás de la acusación c...

Japan’s Oda makes men’s history with wheelchair victory at French Open, De Groot wins women’s final

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Japanese teenager Tokito Oda won the French Open wheelchair final to become the youngest man to win a Grand Slam tournament in any discipline, while Diede De Groot won the women’s final on Saturday for her 18th major singles title.The 17-year-old Oda was seeded second and beat top-seeded Alfie Hewett of Britain 6-1, 6-4 on Court Philippe Chatrier for his first major title. The International Tennis Federation confirmed Oda’s record, which excludes juniors, and listed his age as 17 years, 33 days.Oda called it “the happiest day of my career” and he will also overtake Hewett at the top of the rankings on Monday.“Two dreams come true,” said Oda, who was beaten by Hewett earlier this year in the Australian Open final.Hewett missed out on this fourth French Open title, his eighth major in singles and his 24th Slam overall.Earlier, the 26-year-old De Groot of the Netherlands defeated second-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-2, 6-0 for her fourth title at Roland Garros, ...

¿Dónde está Wilson, el perro que ayudó en la búsqueda de los niños desaparecidos en la selva colombiana?

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

(CNN Español) — El hallazgo con vida de los cuatro niños desaparecidos en la selva colombiana durante 40 días trajo tranquilidad a sus familiares y a toda la población. Pero no todo es alegría: aún no hay novedades de Wilson, el perro que ayudó en la búsqueda de los menores.Wilson, un pastor belga de seis años, era parte del operativo de rescate de los niños. “En desarrollo de la #OperaciónEsperanza, el perro llamado Wilson, de raza pastor belga, y seis años de edad, se extravió durante los registros que adelantan las Células Combinadas de Búsqueda en las selvas de #Caquetá y #Guaviare para hallar a los cuatro menores”, habían informado las Fuerzas Militares de Colombia en su cuenta de Twitter .En desarrollo de la #OperaciónEsperanza, el perro llamado Wilson, de raza pastor belga, y seis años de edad, se extravió durante los registros que adelantan las Células Combinadas de Búsqueda en las selvas de #Caquetá y #Guaviare para hallar a los cuatro menores. (1) pic.tw...

‘Le Monster’ takes on Le Mans in NASCAR takeover of iconic race

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

LE MANS, France (AP) — The crowd chanted “USA! USA!” as NASCAR’s driver lineup for the 24 Hours of Le Mans passed through the city center atop a convertible Chevrolet Camaro. Jimmie Johnson tossed branded NASCAR 75th anniversary shoelaces to the fans, all eager to see the entry now dubbed “Le Monster” attempt the most iconic endurance race in the world during the centenary celebration of the event.The wait ended Saturday afternoon when NBA superstar LeBron James waved the French flag then gave the command, “Pilotes, demarrez vos moteurs,” to start the race.German driver Mike Rockenfeller, a two-time Le Mans winner, started the twice-around-the-clock event in the No. 24 Camaro fielded by Hendrick Motorsports with a lineup of seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson and 2009 Formula One champion Jenson Button. The race marked the first time since 1976 NASCAR had a presence at Le Mans.The NASCAR effort has wowed all week — its V8 engine growls and is far louder than any other entry in ...

Vacant warehouse catches fire, roof collapses Saturday morning

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A vacant warehouse caught fire Saturday morning.West Metro Fire Rescue responded to the blazes near 13th Avenue and Benton Street where a vacant warehouse was on fire. Colorado man pleads guilty in Vermont murder for hire conspiracy The roof of the single-story building partially collapsed, so firefighters said they hit a few hot spots in those void spaces after the main body of the fire was out. According to a tweet from WMFR, the building is reportedly a place where people experiencing homelessness frequent.The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but crews said that there were no injuries reported.

Marlon Wayans blasts United Airlines after issue with bag at DIA gets him barred from flight: 'This was harassment'

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans is claiming he was harassed and bullied by a United Airlines gate agent over an issue with his carry-on baggage.Wayans, 50, shared his side of the incident on social media, claiming he was preparing to board a flight leaving from Denver International Airport on Friday when he was asked by a United gate agent to "consolidate" his bags. He alleged, however, that once he complied, the agent told him his baggage was too big and needed to be checked. Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent ‘incentive’ for baggage fees after viral TikToks Wayans said he felt the agent was “clearly picking” on him and boarded the flight with his bags anyway, he admitted. He also indicated that the gate agent ultimately prevented him from making the flight, but did not specifically say whether he was physically removed from the plane.“Dude tried to lie and say I assaulted him,” Wayans wrote on Instagram, alleging there was video footage to prove that he “never to...

Trump set for first public appearances since federal indictment with speeches to GOP conventions

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday is set to make his first public appearances since his federal indictment, speaking to friendly Republican audiences in Georgia and North Carolina as he tries to rally supporters to his defense.Trump, who remains the front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination despite his mounting legal woes, is expected to use speeches at two state party conventions to rail against the charges and amplify his assertions that he is the victim of a politically motivated “witch hunt” by Democratic President Joe Biden’s Justice Department.The indictment unsealed Friday charged him with 37 felony counts in connection with his hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump is accused of willfully defying Justice Department demands to return classified documents, enlisting aides in his efforts to hide the records and even telling his lawyers that he wanted to defy a subpoena for the materials stored at his residence. T...

Kamaia, a sick lion at Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo, received blood from brother to help doctors determine cause of health issues

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:08:54 GMT

The circle of life is taking place at Franklin Park Zoo.Kamaia, a 14-year-old lion that zoo officials say is “severely anemic,” received blood from his brother, Dinari, during a transfusion done Friday to help determine the cause of his ongoing health issues.Part of the 3-hour procedure included doctors removing Kamaia’s spleen, which zoo officials determined to be “massively enlarged — at least twice the size it should be.”“We are hopeful that he will be feeling better very soon. This was a major surgery, and we will continue to monitor him closely to ensure that he is comfortable and recovering well,” said Dr. Chris Bonar, Zoo New England’s director of animal health.Dinari, also 14, on Thursday underwent a procedure to help his sick brother. The zoo’s veterinary team drew blood from Dinari to see if it was a match with Kamaia.“Blood transfusions are not often performed in zoological settings because it can difficult to find a suitable donor,” Bonar said. “Because Kamaia and his br...