Fresno State holds out players; sources confirm betting inquiry - ESPN
The Fresno State men's basketball program has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
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Michigan basketball, Dusty May agree to multi-year extension
In his first season at Michigan, Dusty May has turned a flailing program into a Big Ten stalwart, and he has been rewarded with a multi-year contract extension, the school announced Friday.
University of Salford hails apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week
The University of Salford is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeship education in the North West and has supported more than 3,500 apprentices over nearly a decade.
Michigan agrees to new deal with head coach Dusty May - ESPN
Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a new multi-year agreement with the school, athletic director Warde Manuel announced Friday, effectively removing May from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.
Why did humans start speaking? Scientists point to a specific gene
Scientists have identified a particular gene that they say could be tied to the ancient origins of spoken language, which was key to humans’ survival.
Pope Francis' health continues to improve, the Vatican says
The Holy See press office has released an update on the condition of Pope Francis, who is now in his eighth day of hospitalisation at Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic.
Sourav Ganguly's Convoy Meets With Accident, Two Vehicles Sustain Damages
Former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly's convoy met with an accident in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district but none were injured in the incident, police said on Friday. The accident took place on Thursday near Dantanpur on Durgapur Expressway when Ganguly was travelling in a car and a speeding lorry overtook it, they said. "In the sudden movement of the lorry, the driver of Ganguly's car had to apply a sudden brake which led to a collision with vehicles in his convoy following him," a police officer of West Bengal Police said.
La Salle hoops coach Fran Dunphy to retire at season's end - ESPN
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy, the winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, announced on Thursday that he will retire from his position at the end of the 2024-25 season.