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NCAA's 5-in-5 rule has basketball coaches' support — but will it fix eligibility chaos?
Last month, St. John’s signed Olimpia Milano point guard Quinn Ellis. Ellis, who just turned 23, is a starter for a team that competes in the EuroLeague and has won the last two Italian Cups. He was named Italian Cup MVP last year.The EuroLeague is considered the second-best league in the world after the NBA. The average age of the current Milano roster, excluding Ellis, is 29.9 years.Advertisement
Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at site of Jim Crow era capitol
Lawmakers to convene for special session to redraw state supreme court districts at building with racist historyWhen Mississippi lawmakers met in 1861 and voted to secede from the union in an effort to continue enslaving people, they did so in what is now known as the Old Capitol Museum. From 1839 to 1903, lawmakers met at a building that witnessed some of the state’s most racist history.And now, on 20 May, when members of Mississippi’s house convene for a special session to redraw state supreme...
Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerableThere’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree in union’s traditional heartlands.The conflict spells trouble for Rugby Australia (RA), whose federal government is funding a $600m NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea, $240m of which will go into poaching talent and creating pathways throughout Fiji, Tonga, Samoa a...
From Boreham Wood FC’s bus to the world of Mugabe, Yeltsin, Bush and Trump
With the Wood one win from reaching the Football League for the first time, a veteran correspondent recalls lessons learned from their amateur daysThe years teach much which the days never know. This weekend Boreham Wood FC go to Wembley fighting for a place in that treasured home of the global game, the English Football League. Why will I be watching 7,000 miles away? Well, the experience of riding the Wood’s team bus 50-odd years ago taught me much that I have carried across our world ever sin...
Howard Lutnick to answer questions from US House over Jeffrey Epstein ties
US commerce secretary to sit for transcribed interview as part of House oversight committee’s broader investigationThe US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, will appear before the House oversight and reform committee on Wednesday to answer questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Lutnick agreed in March to sit for a transcribed interview with the committee following the justice department’s release of millions of documents related to Epstein, which included documents showing that Lutnick...
With Wrigley Field rocking, the Cubs are setting the stage for a big trade deadline
CHICAGO — In an ideal world, the Chicago Cubs might have lined up Cade Horton and Justin Steele at the front of their playoff rotation, unleashing two homegrown pitchers with unique stuff and competitive edges to their personalities. The reality of a 162-game season, though, hits hard and fast.The managers of the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, two big-market teams with playoff expectations, were fired before the end of April. The No. 1 projected free agent this coming winter, Detroit...
Recruiting report: Jon Sumrall's 'aggressive' plan is impressing in-state coaches
Billy Napier’s recruiting classes at Florida weren’t bad. In his three full cycles with the Gators, he landed just as many in-state blue-chip prospects (29) as Miami’s Mario Cristobal did and signed Florida’s first top-10 class in five years. The problem? He went 22-23.So, what’s changed on the recruiting trail since Jon Sumrall took over in late November? Not too much on the surface. The Gators’ 2027 class currently ranks sixth in the 247Sports Composite, with five of the 12 commitments coming...
Which Big Ten teams can win it all in the next five years? Here's what fans think
Big Ten fans may talk a big game about their teams in public or on social media. But when pressed to quantify their teams’ chances of winning the College Football Playoff, self-awareness takes over. In a reader survey conducted by The Athletic, we asked Big Ten followers to answer this question: On a scale of 1-5 (1 being impossible, 5 being very likely), how likely is it that the following teams will win the College Football Playoff in the next five years? Only four programs had “5 (very likely...
Watch: Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights legacy of UAE Armed Forces Unification - Emirates 24|7
Watch: Maktoum bin Mohammed highlights legacy of UAE Armed Forces Unification Emirates 24|7
‘The Housekeeper’ First Look: Richard Eyre’s Daphne du Maurier-Inspired Romance Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter and Caitríona Balfe Wraps Production (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Housekeeper,” the upcoming romance fictionalizing the inspiration behind Daphne du Maurier’s iconic novel “Rebecca,” has now wrapped production, with producers revealing a first look from the film, billed as a a “tale of forbidden love, obsession, and a household where the past refuses to let go.” From multi-award-winning director Sir Richard Eyre (“The Children […]
Pupils compare school to 'prison' as they skip class in protest over rule change
More than 50 pupils from a secondary school in Lincolnshire staged a walkout this week, boycotting their classes in protest against newly introduced changes to when they can use the toilet.The students from Years 9 and 10 at University Academy Long Sutton claim the new policy effectively bars them from using bathroom facilities during lesson time.The protesting students claim their basic needs are being ignored by the institution, with new rules implemented without a consultation with parents wh...
French Open prize money row highlights need for deeper reforms: PTPA
French Open prize money row highlights need for deeper reforms PTPA
Weeks after political debut, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant to be sworn in as Bihar Minister tomorrow: Sources
Weeks after political debut Nitish Kumars son Nishant to be sworn in as Bihar Minister tomorrow Sources
Opinion: Opinion | The Vijay Paradox: How A 'Welfare State' Still Ended Up Dissatisfied
The TVK will have to go the extra mile to deliver the goods, over and above the DMK's slew of welfarist measures that were generally comfortable, but not enough for the voter who simply said, 'Yeh Dil Maange More'.
The Traitors star and Booker winners join UK book festival's massive 2026 line up
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has unveiled its star-studded Front List for 2026, featuring Douglas Stuart and Diana Gabaldon in a series of major conversations at McEwan Hall.
'I work in travel - it's safer to book package holidays right now'
A travel specialist has suggested booking package holidays in case of cancellations
Victoria Beckham says being a mother is ‘never about being pushy’
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Rahul's batting is death warrant for DC: Ex-Indian cricketer's scathing remark
Rahuls batting is death warrant for DC ExIndian cricketers scathing remark
Prince Archie celebrates his 7th birthday 5,000 miles away from the Royal Family - as expert claims his birth gave Harry and Meghan the 'energy to stand up for what was right for them'
Prince Archie celebrates his 7th birthday 5,000 miles away from the Royal Family - as expert claims his birth gave Harry and Meghan the 'energy to stand up for what was right for them'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son turns seven today Sign up for our Palace Confidential newsletter, direct from our royal experts - and we'll also send you an exclusive article on what the Queen really thought of Meghan. Get it HEREBy RUTH STAINER, REPORTER Published: 11:11, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 11:52, 6 May 20...
Universal Credit, PIP and Carer's Allowance change in force – BBC expert says check your account
A BBC personal finance expert has urged people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and Carer's Allowance to check their accounts after an increase came into force