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According to Yahoo! Sports’ Nick Bromberg, the NCAA has ratified a new amendment that will allow transfers a possible sixth year of eligibility if they were already redshirted at a previous school. Transfers who leave schools under circumstances that previously qualified athletes for hardship waivers will now be forced to sit out a season. MORE: Obama wants 30-second shot clock in NCAA | Two college athletic associations? The rule change went into effect this week, meaning transfers already enrolled at their new schools cannot request immediate eligibility....

Can No. 1 seed Gonzaga silence the doubters with a run to the national championship game, or will South Carolina continue its bracket-busting Cinderella run? Will North Carolina advance to its second straight National Championship game, or will Oregon make it to the final for the first time since winning the NCAA title in 1939? While we wait for those answers, here’s a look at the full 2017 Final Four schedule with dates, times and how to watch each NCAA Tournament semifinal game....

The NCAA announced Monday it will relocate all seven previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year, including the first- and second-round games of the Division I men’s basketball tournament scheduled for Greensboro in March. MORE: Patriotism, politics and sports The NCAA Board of Governors declared HB2 limits civil rights protections and does not promote an inclusive atmosphere for all college athletes, coaches, administrators and fans....

MORE: Badgers end UK’s bid | Kentucky’s wounds run deep | Duke advances to title game Duke Blue Devils (34-4) No. 1 seed, South Region Coach: Mike Krzyzewski (35th season) Bid: At-large/ACC Staring lineup G Quinn Cook, 6-2, Sr., 15.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.7 apg G Tyus Jones, 6-1, Fr., 11.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.7 apg F Justise Winslow, 6-6, Fr., 12.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg F Amile Jefferson, 6-9, Jr....

MORE: NCAA scoreboard | Vegas lines, pick | Day 2’s biggest moments | Weekend matchups Northern Iowa Panthers (30-3) No. 5 seed, East Region Coach: Ben Jacobson (ninth season) Bid: Missouri Valley tournament champions Starting lineup G Deon Mitchell, 6-1, Sr., 7.4 ppg, 2.4 apg G Jeremy Morgan, 6-5, So., 6.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg G Matt Bohannon, 6-4, Jr., 5.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg F Seth Tuttle, 6-8, Sr., 15.3 ppg, 6....

For McDonough it is the exact same, and it was his love for his wife Ruvé and their five children that helped inform his performance as the 34th President of the United States in the horror franchise. Speaking to Newsweek about the character, the actor said he felt a kinship with him as they both believe in putting “family first, God first, me second.” In Episode 9, “Blue Moon,” Eisenhower is faced with a difficult decision; condemn thousands of American citizens to a life of alien experimentation and impregnation, or save his wife Mamie (Sarah Paulson) from certain death....

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s certification of the law means abortions will be banned statewide except when the mother’s life is in danger or a pregnancy was the result of rape or incest. The certification means the law will go into effect within 10 days. “In about a week and a half, you’ll have zero abortions taking place at the clinic in Jackson, or in hospitals or any place else, except to save the life of the mother, or if it’s proven, and not just an allegation, of a rape or an incest,” said Republican Mississippi state Senator Joey Fillingane, who authored the 2007 trigger law language in addition to co-sponsoring the state’s 2018 abortion law that was upheld by the Supreme Court, on Friday, according to WDAM....

The data was measured in over 6,000 cities that monitor air quality, across 117 countries. People from lower-income nations, on average, experience more harmful air, a new WHO report says. The report, released ahead of World Health Day on Thursday, recommends that governments alter their environmental regulations and air quality measurements to reflect those set by the WHO. The report also recommends taking take additional steps to identify and address the causes of air pollution....

Data from The Violence Project, an initiative funded by the Justice Department’s National Institute of Justice, found 48 percent of mass shooters revealed their plans to others in advance—including friends, family, colleagues, strangers and even law enforcement. Mass shootings are on the rise, the study showed, with more than half of all incidents dating back to the 1960s taking place since 2000. Twenty percent of the shootings happened between 2010 and 2019....

Bankrate, a New York financial services company, conducted the survey with YouGov from June 18 to 23. The results showed that 49 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced a negative impact on their income during the pandemic. Of that 49 percent, just 17 percent said their income has now returned to normal. Another 42 percent voiced optimism that their finances would rebound within six months. But 4 percent said that their income will never recover....

The venue has never played host to an ODI match before. In May 2019, Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd hosted two T20I matches between Germany and Italy. The pitch assisted both batters and bowlers. Italy dominated Germany in both T20I matches in Utrecht. In the first T20I, Italy bowled the Germans out for only 53 runs, with off-break bowler Michael Ross scalping four wickets for his team. The Italian side chased down the 54-run target inside nine overs....

Dual monitor setups are becoming increasingly popular in the modern world, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they make life much easier, they also make you feel super-cool as you work from your cyber-Ikea battle station. Of course, though, it’s totally about productivity. Let’s take a look at setting up dual monitors for yourself. Common Questions About Dual Screen Monitor Setups Before we dive into the juicy stuff of how to set one up, it’s important to answer some questions about dual monitor setups....

The Fitness Training Session was led by Dhupia, a runner herself, where she helped prepare participants and fellow runners for the upcoming 25k. Keeping their morale at an all time high, all the participants across age groups availed of the hands-on professional training in the session, designed to build core strength and help prevent injuries. During the session, Neha said, ‘Its wonderful to see running as a sport spreading far and wide making a huge difference to the entire nation....

One of the neighbor’s relatives shared the letter to Reddit, writing: “A family member just got this insane letter. They have no HOA [homeowner association].” In just 12 hours, the post has gained over 25,000 votes. The note was sent by a neighbor who recently moved into the unidentified area. The neighbor expressed a desire to revitalize the street’s mailboxes and had decided to order a $2,199 mailbox unit to fulfill it, despite not asking the 14 other residents first....

In a viral Reddit post published on r/mildlyinfuriating, Redditor u/BigMacDaddy99 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) shared a photo of a note addressed to his boss and lamented over its author’s clear lack of foresight. Titled, “Neighbor took delivery of a package that our business purchased, used the contents, and now wants us to pay for the scraps,” the post has received more than 118,000 upvotes and 7,000 comments in the last day....

The soundtrack for Neon White is one of the aspects of the game earning high acclaim from fans. It matches the gameplay perfectly in being upbeat and fast without overstaying its welcome. The player will likely try to repeat the levels as much as they can in order to speedrun for a good time, so it is fortunate that the songs work so well and stay fun. The kind of digital hardcore presented in the music is the perfect contrast to the otherwise pristine visuals that the player is surrounded by....

Nepal Army and Central Region won the women’s and men’s title respectively of the first LUMBINI Nepal National Kabaddi Championship concluded here at Dhangadi, a far-western city of Nepal. In the women’s final, Nepal Army defeated Nepal Police 5 – 4 to lift the inaugural title while Central Region defeated Far Western Region 14 – 13 to lift the men’s title. Menuka Rajbanshi was declared the best player in the women’s category while Nawal Rana was declared best player in the men’s category of the championship....