THE legendary NCAA basketball coach Bob Knight dies Wednesday also provided a reason to discuss the dark side of his tenureincluding a hunting accident on Wisconsin soil in 1999.But long before that, Knight turned down a chance to become the face of Wisconsin basketball in a “what if” moment that altered the landscape of college basketball. Because in 1968, Knight was offered the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coaching job and accepted it, but two days later he changed his mind.In April 1968, the 27-year-old Knight was chosen to succeed John Erickson and was offered a three-year contract, with the…
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It’s week 10 of the 2023 college football season and just a few days away reveal of the first playoff rankings of the year. Are we talking about Ohio State overtaking Georgia for first place? No. Are we talking about Oregon and Washington who are somehow outside the top four despite having playoff-worthy resumes? No. Are we talking about Alabama coming back from quarterback hell to haunt the teams ranked above? No. We’re talking about Connor Stallions maybe do weird things on the sidelines and/or throughout the history of humanity. If you had asked me three weeks ago who this…
NEW DELHI: Speculation is rife that Tom Bradythe legendary quarterback who recently retired from NFLmay have played an important role in influencing Las Vegas Raiders’ decision to part ways with their head coach, Josh McDanielsand general manager, David Ziegler. Although these rumors lack concrete proof, they have raised eyebrows throughout the football community.The Raiders’ sudden firing of McDaniels and Ziegler, as well as the offensive coordinator, left many wondering about the driving forces behind these decisions. Tom Brady’s potential involvement in these decisions is a topic of discussion, as suggested by sports experts like Skip Bayless and Mike Florio of…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Editor’s note: The video above is from October 31.THE death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck during a game in England is leading to renewed discussions about cut-resistant protection in the NHL and other leagues.Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players Association Executive Director Marty Walsh touched base Sunday immediately after the death to establish further discussions between the league and union. For several years, both parties have been studying injuries caused by skate cuts and ways to reduce and prevent them. Today, the topic has become more urgent at different…
Mullingar Town AFC have announced the launch of their club’s underage schoolboy section. The club has announced that a public meeting will be held for any parents interested in their children playing for Mullingar Town AFC minor football teams, when the club will hold an information meeting for parents at Annebrook House Hotel, Thursday November 9 at 8 p.m. and all are welcome.
Caravaggio’s Malta (Micaela Parente-Unsplash) It was said that the Italian master Caravaggio was offended by a bet concerning a tennis match. Unable to control his temper, he drew his sword and slashed it through Ranuccio Tomassoni, killing him in a Roman street. It is questionable whether this was murder in the heat of battle: duels were banned by papal decree and it is suspected that it was exactly that, but the fight was covered up by the seconds of the two men to protect everyone from further censorship. Caravaggio was lucky to be protected by his talent. This meant he…
Is Jimmy Hoffa’s body buried in Milwaukee? This is the conclusion reached by The Case Breakers group, after extensive research on the subject. Former Teamsters chief was last seen on July 30, 1975 before disappearing into thin air. He went from one of the most influential men in America to a ghost without any explanation or answer. It has long been believed that an organized crime unit had him killed and ensured his body was never found. Nearly 50 years later, it’s still unclear where Hoffa’s remains are or what happened. Case Breakers now believe he is buried in the…
The 2023-24 women’s college basketball season is here. Naturally, there are a billion and one questions on everyone’s minds. To save time, I’ve narrowed the list down to 12 and highlighted some of the most common topics as the season approaches. So, settle in and prepare to receive the denunciation. This is going to be a fun season. 1. What is LSUThe biggest obstacle to a repeat title? Winning back-to-back championships is not easy. Only UConnTennessee and U.S.C. accomplished this feat. But LSU has the talent and coaching prowess to make it happen. With a stacked list of Angel Reese,…
WHO: Mr. Samuel Chia is the co-founder and executive director of Seriously Addictive Mathematics, a mathematics enrichment program for children aged four to 12 years old. Launched in 2010, the company now has more than 200 locations in 20 countries, including the United States, Africa and Australia. The 57-year-old, who holds an MBA in finance from Murdoch University in Australia, worked as a venture capitalist in the late 1990s at a US-based private equity fund. Previously married, he has two adult children aged 23 and 21. “When the weekend comes, I will probably hit the golf course – my ultimate…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rick Hendrick first met William Byron when he was a local Charlotte teenager, Hendrick Motorsports fan and aspiring NASCAR driver.Something about the 15-year-old struck Hendrick, who recognized a young talent with a potentially bright future in NASCAR. Hendrick took Byron away from the Toyota camp in 2016, promoted him to the Cup Series in 2018 when he was 20 years old and coming off an Xfinity Series championship and gave him the tools to become a star.It paid off as Byron heads to Phoenix Raceway this week with a chance to win his first Cup title.…