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Taylor Jenkins become Grizzlies winningest coach with victory over Philly

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Taylor Jenkins has moved to the top of the Memphis Grizzlies coaching ladder. With Memphis’ 117-111 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wedneday night, Jenkins, in his sixth season as the Grizzlies coach captured his 215th win, moving him past Lionel Hollins as the winningest coach in franchise history. It’s a privilege and an honor.” The Memphis …

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5 months ago

DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?

CNN

CNN — The ongoing controversy surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion has spilled over into the 2024 presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris on the path to becoming the Democratic nominee. And 56% of U.S. adults say “focusing on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion at work is mainly a good thing.” Kelly Baker, executive vice president and chief human resources …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Cal State L.A. encampment is shut down days after takeover of building with administrators inside

LA Times

Police remove the encampment at Cal State L.A. on June 17, 2024. Dozens of officers in riot gear from multiple agencies descended Monday afternoon on a pro-Palestinian encampment at Cal State L.A. to dismantle the camp and force protesters to leave after tensions escalated last week. Many were painted in the red, green, white and black colors of the Palestinian …

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6 months, 1 week ago

After ‘significant’ vandalism overnight, Cal State L.A. president says encampment must end

LA Times

Scores of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied, barricaded and vandalized a Cal State Los Angeles student services building — with several administrators inside — for almost eight hours Wednesday. “A trust we had in the Encampment to practice non-violence has been violated,” Cal State L.A. President Berenecea Johnson Eanes said in a statement Thursday afternoon. They said the action began as a …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students

Associated Press

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday. “This settlement today is only one small step for these families — there is much to be done,” said …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranking the Falcons’ top free agents: How will Raheem Morris restock his defensive line?

New York Times

One of Raheem Morris’ first tasks in his new job will be evaluating who among the Atlanta Falcons’ free agents he might want to pursue. 3 pick in the 2020 draft might get the biggest deal out of the Falcons’ free agents this year simply because of potential and youth, but it’s unlikely to come from the Falcons. Mack Hollins, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith: How getting the QB decision wrong cost him

New York Times

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When Calais Campbell explained in the spring why he signed with the Atlanta Falcons, he said general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith “made me a believer.” “You need to believe in the people making decisions, and they have a win-now mentality,” Campbell said on April 3. “There’s a million ways to do it …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Scandal of patients with learning disabilities locked in ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement for 20 years

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government has been condemned for failing to end the “inhumane” …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Hollins and Malik Washington help Virginia stun No. 10 North Carolina 31-27

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Washington’s TD catch was the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, while Hollins ran for three touchdowns to help Virginia upset UNC 31-27 on Saturday night, shaking up the Atlantic Coast Conference race with its first-ever road win against a top-10 opponent. Washington’s flex — coming …

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1 year, 2 months ago

With J.C. Jackson gone, Chargers have settled on a starting secondary: What it means

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Chargers vs Jets. “We wanted it to work,” said safety Derwin James Jr., who first started recruiting Jackson to Los Angeles at the 2022 Pro Bowl. And that is because, with Jackson now off the roster, the Chargers have settled firmly on their secondary grouping moving forward: Asante Samuel …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Packers sign RB Patrick Taylor to their active roster and release linebacker Justin Hollins

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Patrick Taylor to their active roster and released outside linebacker Justin Hollins. Taylor already had been promoted from Green Bay’s practice squad for gameday in three of the Packers’ previous four games. He played 25 snaps on defense in the season opener at Chicago, 26 at Atlanta, 20 against …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Mack Hollins adds size and eccentric outlook to Falcons attack at wide receiver

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Mack Hollins doesn’t like shoes. It’s a good problem to have when you have guys that want to be the top guy.” Hollins, whose eccentricities also emerged with the Raiders, shuns forks and spoons. I really don’t like it, but because I don’t like I’ll do it.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Virginia player wounded in deadly attack returns for a new season as an inspiration to his teammates

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia running back Mike Hollins knows he will never be the same, and admits that the position of football on his priorities list “has shrunk.” He still can’t wait to run onto the field with his Cavaliers brothers for their opener this season. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

New Kentucky assistant John Welch could be the grinder that John Calipari needs

New York Times

If DeMarcus Cousins gives you a nickname, it means he likes you. He’s an incredible basketball mind.” Working with Welch in his sixth NBA season in 2015-16, Cousins averaged a career-high 26.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks. “I wouldn’t say he’s a trash-talker so much as an agitator to the point where it’s like, ‘All …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bass’ budget proposal for Animal Services is far less than what department requested

LA Times

Dogs wait to be adopted in a cage at the Chesterfield Square Animal Services Center in Los Angeles. Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget for the Los Angeles Animal Services department is facing pushback from city officials who want more funding for the troubled department. He also pointed to two recent reports — one by former City Councilmember Paul Koretz, the …

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2 years, 1 month ago

UVA football player wounded in shooting gets out of hospital

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RICHMOND, Va. — A University of Virginia football player who was seriously wounded in a shooting that killed three of his teammates has been released from the hospital. Joe Gipson, a spokesman for the Louisiana law firm where Brenda Hollins works, said Mike Hollins was released …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A witness who saw a University of Virginia student open fire onboard a bus returning from a field trip told police the gunman targeted specific victims — many of them football players — shooting one as he slept, a prosecutor said in court …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “When anyone met D’Sean, the first thing they would see is this gentle giant with this humility, this absolute humility for an incredible athlete, incredible student,” said attorney Michael Haggard, whose son played with Perry at Gulliver Prep in suburban Miami. Earl Sims, who coached Perry …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “One of those people who’s just impossible not to like.” Ethan Johnson, who knew Chandler since high school, said he “was a fun guy to be around. Zoe Tran, a friend of Perry’s and fellow student at Virginia, told WUSA9 he “was much more than a …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Inside the Rockets rebuild: Young stars, old-school coaching and lots of blue tape

New York Times

By 2 p.m. on a sweltering July afternoon, the day’s artisans have vacated the Houston Rockets’ practice floor, save for 21-year-old rookie Tari Eason and second-year guard Josh Christopher. Also with the defensive end, it’s more based on scheme and making sure that the scheme aligns with what they do well, as opposed to just kind of throwing them out …

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2 years, 2 months ago

How Raiders’ Mack Hollins has become much more than a standout special teamer

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — Mack Hollins had a choice to make. I wanted to earn my spot like I’ve done every step of my life.” Mack Hollins has always been a special teams standout, but he wanted more. “Everybody was like, ‘This guy’s a I-A guy,’” Shuman said, “‘and we gotta get him to a I-A school somehow so he can …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Raiders training camp off to running start (literally), and Mack Hollins impresses

New York Times

The Raiders were the first team to open training camp, thanks to their appearance in the Hall of Fame Game in two weeks, and it’s been off to a deliberately slow start. “Mistakes cost you, so at that point in practice, it might not cost you the game, but it’s going to cost you a lap,” Harmon said Thursday. a …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Mack Hollins’ Special start to his Raiders career, and why he’s excited about the offense

New York Times

Mack Hollins just wanted to get close to the star athletes. Nobody told me I couldn’t do it the way that these athletes were told their whole lives, and yet, here they are competing for Olympic gold.” Terrence Thornton, the executive director of Special Olympics Nevada, said Hollins’ involvement is “really important” to the athletes. It’s very special to them.” …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Hollins: From the NBA to a broadcasting class with Vince Carter, Andre Iguodala and others to lead Rockets analyst

New York Times

Before he became a television analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins was a journeyman big who played 10 seasons in the NBA. It was funny, Gerry was obviously going after Vince Carter like, “Vince, let me get you on SportsCenter later on.” Vince had the fast track; the fact you’re even doing this was big. He was like, “Do …

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Taylor Jenkins become Grizzlies winningest coach with victory over Philly

DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?

Cal State L.A. encampment is shut down days after takeover of building with administrators inside

After ‘significant’ vandalism overnight, Cal State L.A. president says encampment must end

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students

Ranking the Falcons’ top free agents: How will Raheem Morris restock his defensive line?

Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith: How getting the QB decision wrong cost him

Scandal of patients with learning disabilities locked in ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement for 20 years

Mike Hollins and Malik Washington help Virginia stun No. 10 North Carolina 31-27

With J.C. Jackson gone, Chargers have settled on a starting secondary: What it means

Packers sign RB Patrick Taylor to their active roster and release linebacker Justin Hollins

Mack Hollins adds size and eccentric outlook to Falcons attack at wide receiver

Virginia player wounded in deadly attack returns for a new season as an inspiration to his teammates

New Kentucky assistant John Welch could be the grinder that John Calipari needs

Bass’ budget proposal for Animal Services is far less than what department requested

UVA football player wounded in shooting gets out of hospital

Prosecutor: Witness told police UVA suspect targeted victims

Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

Inside the Rockets rebuild: Young stars, old-school coaching and lots of blue tape

How Raiders’ Mack Hollins has become much more than a standout special teamer

Raiders training camp off to running start (literally), and Mack Hollins impresses

Mack Hollins’ Special start to his Raiders career, and why he’s excited about the offense

Ryan Hollins: From the NBA to a broadcasting class with Vince Carter, Andre Iguodala and others to lead Rockets analyst