LOWELL – Terance Mann hasn’t forgotten the kindness and generosity of her Mill City neighbors as she climbs the professional basketball ranks. The LA Clippers goaltender just wrapped up his second season with a sparkling performance in this year’s NBA Playoffs, including a 39-point night in the first round to …
Read More »‘We lost everything’: captain of Afghan wheelchair basketball team speaks out | Afghanistan
When the Taliban entered Kabul, Nilofar Bayat, the captain of the Afghan national wheelchair basketball team, knew she had to get out. âThere were so many videos of me playing basketball. I had been active in defending women’s rights and the rights of women with disabilities, âshe said. âIf the …
Read More »UNL Libraries Eliminate Overdue Book Fines and Extend Loan Periods for Outstanding Books | Announce
Overdue book fines have been eliminated, easing a final burden on Nebraska students. UNL Libraries have radically changed the length of time a student can consult a book and eliminated a financial burden on students – overdue fines for checking books. For students, the loan period has been extended from …
Read More »Lakers legend Michael Cooper is still living his basketball dream
Michael Cooper is the definition of a basketball player in perpetuity. Since the end of a Hall of Fame-caliber career for the Lakers, Cooper has gone on to coach in the NBA, WNBA, G League, NCAA and even Southern California high school hoops before landing in its current destination: the …
Read More »Kobe Bryant struggled to adjust in high school in Philadelphia, but basketball was a “universal language”
Between 6 and 13 years old, Kobe Bryant lived with his father, Joe “Jelly Bean” Bryant, in Italy. Having spent much of his childhood in the countryside, Bryant was fluent in Italian. The elder Bryant decided to bring the family back to Philadelphia, Pa., Where the younger Bryant would end …
Read More »Boston Celtics Cadillac Larry Bird was eclipsed in his NBA debut by historic Ford
Boston Celtics fans have waited a long time. Larry Bird was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, but he didn’t make his professional debut until 1979. Unable to strike a contractual deal, Bird opted to return to school. for another year. He eventually made a …
Read More »Indian defaulters who fled UAE find temporary relief due to COVID-19
Although Kerala’s High Court has banned the use of debt collectors to track and collect overdue retail and credit card debts, banks are considering challenging the ruling in the Indian Supreme Court. Image Credit: Provided Dubai: India’s COVID-19 epidemic in two waves since March 2020 has become an unlikely savior …
Read More »At 25, Liberty Celebrates ‘Magic Moment’ in Women’s Basketball
Margaret Martinez did her best, but she knew she had to work her game. Her 8-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, had fallen in love with Liberty rookie defense Didi Richards and her hairstyle – two Afro puffs full of ‘by train. When Martinez couldn’t fully understand Mackenzie’s puffs, she reached out to …
Read More »Tamika Catchings tops Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
Other legends of the 2021 class who were inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night were Tamika Catchings and Swin Cash. In addition to the two players, the following members were made in history: Debbie Brock (veteran player), Carol Callan (contributor), Sue Donohoe (contributor), Lauren Jackson …
Read More »Dennis Schroder commits one year and $ 5.9 million
BetOnline bonus code Free agent Dennis Schroder has agreed to a one-year, $ 5.9 million contract with the Boston Celtics, sources say. On November 18, 2020, Schroder was traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Lakers for Danny Green and Jaden McDaniels. In the 2020-21 NBA season, …
Read More »Amherst Boys’ Basketball Coach Segar Jordan Resigns; girls coach Ron Carter heads to Rustburg | High school
Scott Jester has stepped down from his position at BHS and has been appointed girls’ coach at Salem this offseason. Former Jefferson Forest boys coach Cameron Shepherd will take over at BHS. Liberty split from Randy Dunton this year and hired David Williams to take over in June. Liberty Christian’s …
Read More »Expert explains why student loans weren’t canceled
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Federal student loan payments have been extended again. The student loan freeze is now extended until January 31, 2022. âThis extension gives borrowers 22 months into the duration of a payment interruption,â said Andrew Pentis, student loans advisor. “One thing to note from the Department …
Read More »NBA rumors: Warriors divided over Ben Simmons-Draymond Green Cup
It’s incredibly hard to imagine a scenario in which Ben Simmons will play for the Philadelphia 76ers this coming season. There is too much lingering friction. The point of no return has been passed. Simmons and the Sixers both seem to know that. The problem is, they’re determined to get …
Read More »NBA Trade Rumors: Kings Ben Simmons and Pascal Siakam Talks “Could Resume” in Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a time of potential for several reasons. On the one hand, the youngest stars in the league get the chance to show off their skills and show what they could someday become. And it’s also a time when a number of NBA power brokers and …
Read More »Chelsea transfer news: Armando Broja accepts Southampton loan
Chelsea striker Armando Broja has reached a deal to join Southampton on a one-season loan and will complete the transfer this week. Athleticism revealed last week that the 19-year-old was given the green light to leave Chelsea because the club were closing in on signing Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. …
Read More »If you’re looking for a Cinderella story at the US Amateur in Oakmont, try RB Clyburn | Golf News and Tour Information
RB Clyburn is hoping his competition appreciates what they’ve accomplished by being here, although he understands why, for now, they wouldn’t. The US Amateur is essentially an NCAA event, with its field primarily comprised of the nation’s top college golfers. This championship is important, without a doubt, but it is …
Read More »Are the Lakers the biggest winners in free agency NBA?
The Los Angeles Lakers entered free agency with the need to form a whole new roster around their big three, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis and LeBron James, while under heavy financial restrictions on the salary cap. The result was a flurry of moves in the first 24 hours and a …
Read More »DFW baller, Feron Hunt would love to play NBA ball for Mavs
LAS VEGAS – Feron Hunt would like to stay in the Dallas state of mind. A proud 2018 DeSoto High School graduate, Hunt played college basketball for three years at SMU before declaring himself for the NBA Draft last spring. Now he wouldn’t want anything better than to stay in …
Read More »Serbia, Yvonne Anderson hopes for a bronze medal
Tokyo is a long way from Columbia – 6,303 miles to be exact. For Yvonne Anderson, traveling the world to apply her hardwood art has been how she spent her adult life. Former women’s basketball star Hickman is finishing her first Olympics as a full member of the Serbian national …
Read More »American men’s basketball faces France for gold
The United States men’s basketball team will face France for the second time in the Tokyo Olympics, only this time there is gold at stake. NBC – not Peacock – will be broadcasting the game live at 10:30 p.m. ET. A historically dominant force in international basketball, the United States …
Read More »Biden administration to extend student loan payment hiatus until January 2022
The hiatus on federal student loan payments and collections will continue until Jan.31, 2022, the Biden administration said on Friday. The move comes after months of growing pressure from advocates for consumers, borrowers and, more recently, key members of President Joe Biden’s own party, including Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer and …
Read More »The Day Sports Stood Still: Intimate Neon doco takes a look at the hectic year of the NBA
MEET AGAIN: March 11, 2020. For many American sports fans, this is the night Covid-19 came true. With a large crowd and players warming up, everything was set for a tantalizing NBA clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz. Like the fascinating and stimulating documentary by Antoine …
Read More »NBA 2021 free agency: live updates, discussions, news, analyzes; André Iguodala to the warriors; Kelly Oubre in Charlotte
Transactions to be noted from Free Agency Night 1 via Athleticism‘s Shams Charania: Lonzo Ball accepted a $ 85 million four-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told Charania. The Bulls send Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to New Orleans for Ball. ” …
Read More »Seahawks recruit former college basketball player Michael Jacobson
The Seattle Seahawks apparently signed their 47th tight end of the offseason, and this one is a former basketball player. On Friday, the team announced both the previously reported waiver of WR Darvin Kidsy as well as the signing of Michael Jacobson, who has not played any organized football since …
Read More »USA aim to keep U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Debrecen
The International Basketball Association (FIBA) U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup kicks off tomorrow (August 7) ââin Debrecen, Hungary, with the United States aiming for their eighth gold medal at the last nine competitions. Sixteen countries will face each other in four groups that will determine the draw for the knockout …
Read More »Freddie Mac announces sale of $ 185 million loan
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has auctioned 1,139 outstanding first residential mortgages from its mortgage-related investment portfolio. On average, 105 months have passed since the pool’s loans became 4 months past due. The loans, with a balance of approximately …
Read More »Multicultural Olympic team shows growing pains of diversity in Japan
TOKYO, Aug.6 (Reuters) – The Tokyo Olympics were supposed to showcase Japan’s growing ethnic diversity, but the Games have also brought a national debate into the international spotlight on whether the country can be in the spotlight. both multicultural and Japanese. Japan’s team is the largest on record and the …
Read More »Class of 2021 Ready to Enter High School Basketball Hall of Fame | Sports
It has been a busy year for the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, the class of 2020 was officially recognized after having to wait a year due to the pandemic. Now, a new group of inductees is preparing to take their turn in the spotlight …
Read More »Mongolia to host 2021 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup
ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) – The third edition of the FIBA ââ3×3 U23 World Cup will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from October 11-15, 2021. The announcement comes just a week after 3×3’s successful debut at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, where Mongolia competed, making it the first time the country has …
Read More »‘Unprecedented’ fraud penetrated COVID-19 small business loan rollout, watchdog warns
On the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic, when offices and restaurants began to close, the federal government worked to keep small businesses afloat – ultimately spending more than $ 1 trillion to help protect the American dream of millions of workers and business owners. But even before the first checks, …
Read More »With what could be his biggest turnout, Hoopla returns on August 7th
The annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament was canceled last year due to Covid but returns this year with more than 1,000 teams registered. Basketball hoops can be found outside the Capitol on July 30, 2019. Streets will be closed during the 3-on-3 Hoopla tournament weekend. (Troy Brynelson / reporter Salem) Avry …
Read More »Lee County basketball coach, three players suspended
The Gateway High School boys’ basketball coach is suspended for the first six weeks of the 2021-22 season and three players are suspended from the sport for a year under state sanctions against the school in following an FHSAA recruiting survey. Gateway, who begins college sports this fall after spending …
Read More »NBA 2021 Free Agency: Live Updates, Trade Rumors, News As Bulls Land DeRozan, Carmelo Joins LeBron Lakers
Notable agreements (reported) ⢠G Young Traé ⢠G Stephen curry »Warriors: 4 years, 215 M $ (extension)⢠F Jimmy butler »Heat: 4 years, over $ 184 million (extension)⢠G Shai Gilgeous-Alexandre »Tonnerre: 5 years, 172 M $ (extension)⢠G Chris Paul »Suns: 4 years, up to $ 120 million⢠…
Read More »The day – UConn women shine at Tokyo Olympics in basketball
Saitama, Japan – There is definitely a UConn flavor to the women’s basketball played at the Tokyo Games. The school that has dominated women’s college hoops for the past two decades has branched out internationally with former female players representing not only the United States, but France and Canada as …
Read More »Senate bill would extend the release of student loans in bankruptcy
Law360 (Aug 3, 2021, 5:36 p.m. EDT) – A bipartisan bill announced by the Sens on Tuesday. Richard Durbin and John Cornyn would allow borrowers to free themselves from student loans through bankruptcy 10 years after their first payments were due while requiring colleges and universities to repay part of …
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Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Finals Championship won Menominee Forest lumber award
There are many factors that helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship this year, but Menominee Nation business officials believe the tribe’s maple ground has a lot to do with it. The Bucks basketball court is made from lumber produced in the Menominee Forest, which provides a sustainable harvest …
Read More »Syracuse basketball among teams with the most difficulty recruiting the 4-star wing, visits the eyes
Syracuse basketball was the first major program to feature four-star prospect Gavin Griffiths in 2023, and I hope that pays off for the Orange as his recruiting continues to intensify. Griffiths, an exceptionally talented 6-foot-7-wing, is in his sophomore year at Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford, Connecticut. He runs …
Read More »The French SocGen raises its forecasts for 2021 on the decrease in provisions for bad debts
A Societe Generale sign is visible in front of a bank building in Paris, France, August 1, 2021. REUTERS / Sarah Meyssonnier PARIS, Aug. 3 (Reuters) – French bank Societe Generale (SOGN.PA) on Tuesday raised its forecast for 2021 as the lender returned to profit in the second quarter thanks …
Read More »Baby Boomers Favorite in Olympics Quarter-Final Game (August 2)
Argentina vs Australia odds Argentina odds -8.5 Australia odds +8.5 Moneyline -375 / +290 More less 170.5 Time 8:00 a.m.ET TV NBC Odds from Monday evening and via BetMGM. On day two of the men’s basketball quarter-finals, Australia faces Argentina for the right to advance to the semi-finals of the …
Read More »Potter signs professional basketball contract to play in Greece
FILE PROVIDED PHOTO WITH THE AUTHORIZATION OF CANADA BASKETBALL Emily Potter, pictured here in this file photo playing for Canada, has signed a professional contract to play basketball in Greece for the Esperides Basketball Club. The native of southern St. Vital has spent the last two years representing KP Brno …
Read More »“I have the impression that my potential is unlimited”
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 12: Auburn Tigers forward JT Thor (10) during the game between Auburn … [+] Tigers and the Memphis Tigers on December 12, 2020 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Sportswire icon via Getty Images JT …
Read More »Augustana alum Cody Schilling named assistant basketball coach
Cody Schilling is a Viking again. The former Augustana men’s basketball star player, who went on to become the school’s all-time leading scorer (a record since broken), was announced on Friday as the newest addition to the coaching staff of Tom Billeter. Schilling, a native of Ellsworth, Minn., Was most …
Read More »Former Springfield Business Owner Charged With Fraudulent Loan Program | USAO-MDTN
NASHVILLE – A federal indictment was unsealed today, charging Chad William Rudicel, 52, formerly of Springfield, Tennessee, with seven counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft, a announced Acting U.S. Attorney Mary Jane Stewart for the Middle District of Tennessee. Rudicel …
Read More »Golfer of the year for young schoolchildren
Dain Richie excelled in basketball and golf during his New Berlin high school career, but he prefers the latter. âI think I prefer golf. There is something different about it, âsaid Richie. “Don’t get me wrong, I love being in the basketball gym, but I love golf a lot, and …
Read More »Former international pro on Australia’s chances, why the Czechs might surprise and more – the Athletic
If you’ve followed international basketball over the years, you know the playing field is leveling off – some of the most accomplished and well-known college athletes, as well as former NBA players, continue to grow. establish abroad at the highest level. competition, alongside both emerging global talents and great veterans. …
Read More »Thai central bank plans to cut consumer loan rates
BANGKOK, July 21 (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank is discussing interest rate cuts on some consumer loans, fearing lenders will reject high-risk borrowers and push them into loan sharks, a deputy governor. Last month, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha called on the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to review the interest rate …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2021 NBA Bill Russell Finals MVP award
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in the decisive Bucks game in front of home fans. MILWAUKEE (AP) – Three weeks ago, a knee injury left Giannis Antetokounmpo looking 50/50 to come back for the remainder of the Bucks’ playoff run. Look at it now. The Greek Freak may have delivered …
Read More »Dribble Drive Basketball Academy Comes to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Kevin Washington brought his Dribble Drive Basketball Academy to North Platte this afternoon. The former professional basketball player hosted a private training session with three of our area athletes at the North Platte Recreation Center. Washington took the players through an hour and a half …
Read More »4 Cleveland sports legends to be inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame will have four new legends inducted in October at a ceremony downtown. Ben Curtis, PGA Professional and British Open Champion 2003, Cleveland Cavaliers legends Larry Nance Sr. and Zydrunas Ilgauskas and late media personality Les Levines are inducted into the 2021 …
Read More »High school basketball: Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant title looks back on every MaxPreps All-American since 2006
MaxPreps named his first high school All-America basketball team in 2006 when Lawrence North’s Greg Oden was named National Player of the Year. Kevin Durant, Tywon Lawson, OJ Mayo and Brandan Wright joined him in the first team. Since then, more than 600 players in 38 states have made their …
Read More »Don’t want to face the crowds of Deer District? Here are more NBA Finals watch nights in the Greater Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (CBS 58) – If you don’t want to face the massive Deer District crowds on Tuesday night, July 20, there are still plenty of other lookout nights going on in the Greater Milwaukee area. “They have been waiting for this for 50 years,” said Leff’s Lucky Town general …
Read More »Irish women kick off Euro campaign with landslide 71-point win
Ireland kicked off their campaign for the FIBA ââEuropean Small Countries Championship with a complete 71-point victory over Andorra. The match, played in Nicosia marks their return to international basketball after a Covid-induced hiatus since 2019. It was an impressive start for Ireland as Dayna Finn scored the game’s first …
Read More »South Carolina State University waives 2,500 alumni loans | American student debt
University in South Carolina is forgiving student loans for more than 2,500 students who have dropped out of school due to financial hardship. South Carolina State University, the state’s only historically black college or university (HBCU), announced last week that the school is automatically clearing loan accounts for students who …
Read More »Back where it all began
Neither Maarty Leunen nor Bryce Taylor have completely closed the door on another season of professional basketball away from home in 2021-22. If that door is effectively closed for everyone, however, they could play the last competitive basketball of their careers this month in the Oregon Green and Yellow. Leunen …
Read More »NBA pros on the big screen: can these stars act?
Does every NBA superstar really want to be in the movies? You might think so, judging by the long, eventful history of players going to Hollywood (not to mention the number of flops in the game today). As the new “Space Jam: A New Legacy” takes the burgeoning subgenre of …
Read More »Indiana’s Best High School Sports Rivalries: Writers Pick Their Favorite
Our statewide team of high school sports journalists have already made their choice for favorite Indiana basketball gym and favorite place other than basketball. Now, it’s time for them to tell us what the best rivalry between high school kids in Indiana is. Kyle Neddenriep, IndyStar There are many great …
Read More »Sports Week: To Watch For Wheelchair Basketball
As one of the oldest, fastest and most popular para sports, wheelchair basketball is expected to gain a lot of attention during the Paralympic Games. Here are 10 players who should make the headlines. Mayo Hagino (JPN) For Japan’s Mayo Hagino, a loyal player who has been with the national …
Read More »PSB loan cancellations twice the government’s capital injection in 7 years
Public sector banks have canceled a massive amount of Rs 8 trillion in loans over the past 7 years of the Narendra Modi government, which is more than double the amount of capital injected by the government during the period. Between 2014-15 and 2020-21, the government injected 3.37 trillion rupees …
Read More »Coles Express announces new basketball partnership
Coles Express has announced a historic partnership with semi-professional basketball league NBL1 until the end of the 2023 season. Under the agreement, the Coles Express logo will be incorporated into the NBL1 logo and all logos of the NBL1 conference. Coles Express signage will also be displayed in all stadiums …
Read More »After succumbing to Gonzaga in the 1970s, former NBA big man Paul Mokeski said Zags was among his favorites today.
While Paul Mokeski didn’t even live a full year in Spokane, where he was born, it wasn’t impossible that the future NBA big man would have played for Gonzaga. His father, Casmer, graduated from Gonzaga in 1952, and when Mokeski visited campus during his recruiting process in the mid-1970s, he …
Read More »Jackie Young to join U.S. women’s 3×3 basketball team
Beat Indiana’s all-time career high school goal scoring record? Check. Winning an NCAA Championship? Check. Get picked as the WNBA’s # 1 overall pick? Check. And now Jackie Young can add another line to her masterful basketball resume: Olympian from the United States. The Princeton, Indiana native and former Notre …
Read More »Basketball’s Ayim and rugby’s Hirayama to carry Canadian flag at Tokyo 2020 Unique Opening Ceremony
When Team Canada enters a nearly empty Olympic stadium to officially launch Tokyo 2020 on Friday, it will be led by Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Monday that Ayim, a basketball player, and Hirayama, a member of the men’s rugby sevens team, are the nation’s …
Read More »Polish Supreme Court to review FX loan guidelines on September 2
WARSAW, July 19 (Reuters) – Poland’s Supreme Court on Monday said it would reconsider guidelines on how courts should handle foreign currency lending cases on September 2, after a much-anticipated ruling was was postponed to May. Many borrowers have sued Polish banks for mortgages they took out in Swiss francs …
Read More »Ready or not: Shorthanded US basketball team heads to Tokyo | Professional
The US Olympic men’s basketball team have been together for two weeks. There were six practices. The team played four shows. Two roster changes have already been needed and the Americans have no idea when three more players will join the squad. This is probably not the formula for Olympic …
Read More »NBA rumors: several teams interested in Nerlens Noel
The New York Knicks were one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season. Their motley group, led by most improved player Julius Randle, shocked the league and climbed to fourth place in the Eastern Conference. For the first time in nearly a decade, playoff basketball has returned …
Read More »Archambault excited to take over as Yellowjackets women’s basketball coach
By By Dan Fappiano ⢠07/18/2021 5:44 PM EST After spending much of his life coaching basketball in the city, Mike Archambault was recently named the new head coach of the East Haven High School girls’ basketball team. As he prepares for his first season with the Yellowjackets, Archambault said …
Read More »NMIBF launches Mini Basketball, Basketball for Good programs | Sports
(NMIBF) – The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation is bringing youth sport closer together CNMI with the launch of its Mini Basketball and Basketball for Good programs. The programs are similar to the initiatives of FIBA ââOceania and the International Basketball Foundation, which encourage their affiliated federations to offer basketball …
Read More »Should you take out a loan to go to Disney World?
I only took my kids to Disney World when my oldest was 7, despite the fact that many people visit me every year since their kids have been in diapers. To be fair, Disney just wasn’t high on my list of places to go, so instead of going there, we …
Read More »UMass Lowell’s Noel went from college offering to NBA radar
Four years ago, Obadiah Noel had just finished a high school basketball career in Maryland which saw him go unnoticed to the point that he received only one Division 1 varsity offer. This one offer came from UMass Lowell, and Noel gladly accepted it. A few weeks ago, Noel took …
Read More »NBA Finals: Bucks take series lead after decisive Game 5 win over Suns
In a scenario that seemed relatively unthinkable just over a week ago, the Bucks are just 48 minutes away from the Larry O’Brien Trophy after Saturday’s resounding 123-119 victory over the Suns. And if Milwaukee can actually close the deal Tuesday night (or Thursday in Phoenix), the Bucks would have …
Read More »Former Gibbs basketball player Shaq Speights becomes coach
St. Petersburg, Florida – Shaq Speights has spent a lot of time inside the Freddie Dyles Gym. First as a college basketball player for four years at Gibbs High School and now as a coach. âI’m pretty much here every day. Just being at home and seeing the kids in …
Read More »Team USA: CJ McCollum admits there is “reason to be a little worried”
After losing their first two exhibition games before traveling overseas, the U.S. team is at risk of failing to win gold in men’s basketball for the first time since 2004. Even the Portland Trail Blazers keeper CJ McCollum has his worries looking from afar. On the last episode on his …
Read More »Student loan giant loses another private debt release case in bankruptcy
Student borrowers with certain types of private loans have moved closer to being able to pay off that debt in bankruptcy after a New York court ruling. Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit face with student debtor Hilal Homaidan against student loan giant Navient (NAVI), …
Read More »UGA Football’s Andy Landers and Randy Johnson in the Circle of Honor
For 36 years, Andy Landers has walked the backstage of UGA women’s basketball games with a game plan rolled up in his hands as he pointed and shouted instructions at his players. While his 862 victories as a Lady Bulldogs coach rank him among the best Division I coaches of …
Read More »Only on 8: new renderings released for “All Net Resort and Arena”; the owner plans to launch the project later this year
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – First of all, Resorts World. Now what’s next for the north end of the Las Vegas Strip? For years, the “All Net” project promised a new development of hotels and arenas, but did not succeed. After several false starts, the developers now say they are ready …
Read More »Carol Callan from Boulder competes in the last Olympic Games in Tokyo
The director of the United States women’s basketball team will step down after the Tokyo Games. COLORADO, United States – The end of an era is not the end of a full career for Carol Callan, manager of the United States women’s basketball team. âIt’s kind of a chance to …
Read More »Lloyd Pierce and 3 others join Pacers staff under the direction of Rick Carlisle
Former Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce is currently working with Team USA as an assistant to Gregg Popovich. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – On Friday, the Indiana Pacers hired Lloyd Pierce, Ronald Nored, Mike Weinar and Jenny Boucek as assistant coaches to new head coach Rick Carlisle. Pierce was head coach of …
Read More »Big Ten Daily: Kofi Cockburn announces his return to Illinois basketball
Kofi Cockburn is back in Illinois. The star center removed his name from the 2021 NBA Draft after entering the transfer portal. Before announcing his decision, he had narrowed down his favorite destinations to Illinois, Kentucky and the state of Florida. Cockburn was a key contributor to the 2020-21 Fighting …
Read More »SBA loan saves Pasco Co. farm, but owners nearly go bankrupt in the meantime
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – With billions in fraudulent pandemic relief loans distributed across the state and nation, owners of a Pasco County micro-farm thought their legitimate demand for only $ 18,000 would go through the process. But as Cannapalooza Farms owners Marlon Santiago and Rudy Fiordilino waited for the …
Read More »NBA Hall of Fame trades basketball for insurance brokerage
NBA Hall of Fame member Isiah Thomas named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history is making waves again, not as a basketball player, but as a as an insurance broker. Thomas’ firm, ISIAH International, is expanding its portfolio by entering the global insurance and benefits brokerage markets. …
Read More »PREPARATION: Sequim’s successful women’s basketball, football coaches step down
SEQUIM – Two head coaches from Sequim High School who have led their teams to state tournament spots in recent years are moving away from the field and the field. Linsay Rapelje, who in her second stint as head coach of the Wolves women’s basketball team led Sequim to an …
Read More »Dennis Murphy, co-founder of professional sports leagues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Dennis Murphy, a sports entrepreneur who co-founded professional basketball, hockey, tennis and roller hockey leagues that featured innovations in marketing, rules and style of play, is died Thursday. He was 94 years old. Murphy died of congestive heart failure at an assisted living facility in the …
Read More »Interfirst launches product targeting private unoccupied loans
Interfirst’s new âOneâ program for unoccupied mortgages aims for simplicity, said Bryan Filkey, chief strategy officer. âIt’s been my philosophy since studying the difference between iPhone and Android,â Filkey said. âI couldn’t care less about all the different things Android can do for me. I don’t have time to dig,â …
Read More »Minnesota transfers Marcus Carr to Texas and career opportunity
After entering the NCAA transfer portal in March and then recently removing the departure of the NBA Draft process, former Minnesota Golden Gophers goalie Marcus Carr has only two final options left. After visiting Austin earlier in the week and canceling a scheduled trip to the Louisville Cardinals, Carr decides …
Read More »Lawton MacArthur Hosts Youth Basketball Camp | Sports
For years, Lawton’s three high schools banded together and held a youth basketball camp. Shortly after coaches and brothers Bruce and Kevin Harrington left town, that tradition quickly died away. Marco Gagliardi felt that had to change, which is why MacArthur High School boys’ basketball coach helped organize a youth …
Read More »Let Nneka Ogwumike play for Nigeria
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Read More »Bill Seeks to Protect Americans From ‘Predatory’ Consumer Lending Business Model With APR Cap | Best Stories
WASHINGTON (WAND) – A bill to protect consumers who borrow with consumer loans has been introduced by US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and other lawmakers. The bill, known as the Protecting Consumers Against Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, would cap consumer loan fees and interest at an annual percentage …
Read More »2021 NBA Draft prospect profile: Ziaire Williams
Ziaire Williams, AVANT, Standford 6’8 “(6’11” wingspan) 185 pounds from Lancaster, Calif. Last season with Stanford – 20 games played, 27.9 minutes per game, 15.3 points per 40 minutes, 37.4% from the field (29.1% from three of 79 attempts), 79.6% from the line free throws, 6.5 rebounds per 40 minutes, …
Read More »Former Tar Heel to quit college and pursue professional career
Former UNC basketball player Sterling Manley has decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility in order to pursue a professional career. Sterling Manley entered the NCAA transfer portal in late March following the Tar Heels’ first-round loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2021 NCAA tournament. News of Manley’s departure …
Read More »Thomas returns as Jamestown boys’ basketball head coach
The Jamestown Eagles men’s basketball team will find a familiar face as head coach for the coming season. Caleb Thomas has been named the new head coach of the Jamestown High School and High School boys’ basketball teams. Thomas previously served as an assistant coach for the Jamestown varsity team …
Read More »Bernard O’Byrne resigns from Basketball Ireland over “Black Dives Matter” message
Basketball Ireland and Bernard O’Byrne have reached a “joint decision” to remove the chief executive with immediate effect. This is the second time that O’Byrne, a longtime footballer, has been expelled from an Irish sports organization amid controversy. The united front on Tuesday evening, despite the 71-year-old “Black Dives Matter …
Read More »Portfolio loans can be a way to put debt in your favor
Anchiy | E + | Getty Images Debt often seems like a bad thing. Still, there may be ways for you to use it to your advantage. If you need money for, say, a one-time expense and have a brokerage account, you may have access to a portfolio loan or …
Read More »Maxwell’s love for the game leads to NBA Jr. Coach of the Year semifinalist.
PARKSTON, SD (KELO) – Parkston’s Bill Maxwell hopes to be a finalist for the Youth Basketball Coach of the Year award. Bruce Maxwell, the father of Bill Maxwell, started a youth basketball program in Parkston, South Dakota. âMy father was a coach for 25 years in this position. I came …
Read More »Legendary St. Augustine coach Bernard Griffith to be inducted into Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame – Crescent City Sports
Legendary high school basketball coach recognized as one of the best in city history NEW ORLEANS – Bernard griffith, longtime St. Augustine High School basketball coach, has been selected to be inducted into Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Griffith is one of …
Read More »Rtl today – basketball: Giannis joins Jordan, Shaq and LeBron in NBA Finals history
Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined an elite roster of stars with a 40-point back-to-back performance in the NBA Finals, but the Greece forward stressed on Sunday that “I’m not Michael Jordan”. Antetokounmpo became just the sixth player in NBA Finals history with 40 points in consecutive games, scoring 41 points and …
Read More »Restructured loans from non-bank finance to double by March: ICRA
The restructured loan portfolios of non-bank financial entities are expected to double to 3.1-3.3% by March 2022, up from 1.6% in March 2021 as the second wave of the pandemic hit borrowers. The pandemic and the restrictions imposed to contain its spread have affected borrowers’ cash flow and prolonged the …
Read More »“Monty Williams never considered himself a head coach”: NBA Insider reveals Suns head coach’s incredible journey to current position
NBA Insider reveals Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams didn’t even want to be a head coach but was guided by some of the best in the NBA We have to appreciate Monty williams much more man. Yes, Chris Paul took this team to a whole new level. But the …
Read More »Kate Herlihy, star of the 3 sports of Middle Township, is the female athlete of the year in the press | Live high school
“She’s one of those kids who would literally be good at whatever she chooses to do,” Middle Girls basketball coach John Leahy said. âShe has a natural competitiveness. It’s pretty amazing to think about the commitment you have to make to be a great athlete, and then you add the …
Read More »How to watch Bulls’ Zach LaVine play for Team USA basketball – NBC Chicago
How to watch Bulls’ Zach LaVine play for Team USA basketball originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago In just a few weeks, the United States Men’s National Basketball Team will begin their quest for a 16th Olympic gold. Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine will join them in Tokyo. But first, …
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