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As the NCAA introduces regulatory policies like guidelines to prevent non-traumatic deaths and improved accreditation standards for strength and conditioning coaches, it might expand its legal duty to provide care, thus making it more vulnerable to civil negligence claims, according to attorney Bob Wallace, who represents athletes and sports teams for national law firm Thompson Coburn. Two Oregon football players hospitalized in a January 2017 workout have filed such cases against the NCAA and the University of Oregon....

It’s one of the classic blunders. PHOTOS: Best shots from the Elite Eight | Updated bracket On Sunday afternoon, the seventh-seeded Huskies ran their March record at MSG over the past four years to 9-1 with an impressive 60-54 victory against fourth-seeded Michigan State to earn the East Region’s Final Four bid. This is the fourth time since 2000 that a team seeded seventh or higher has made the Final Four....

It’s pretty darn accurate in predicting college basketball teams who will win a national championship. Since the KenPom ranking system was established in 2002, no team with a Adjusted Defensive Efficiency (AdjD) ranking of less than 21 has ever won the NCAA title. The 2009 North Carolina title team had the No. 21 AdjD ranking, but it also had the No. 1 KenPom offense, so it was able to compensate for an average defense....

Their 2016 experience wasn’t quite as good. To say the least. MORE: Ranking the 15 best NCAA Tournament coaches Sean’s Arizona squad lost as a No. 6 seed to No. 11 Wichita State on Thursday night. On Friday morning, Archie’s seventh-seeded Dayton Flyers lost to No. 10 seed Syracuse. Both Millers watched their teams fall behind by more than 20 points in the second half. On a good note, Archie avoided becoming a Twitter talking point during his team’s defeat....

It’s been a long-time point of contention for Division I basketball coaches, including Rick Pitino, who earlier this season who went on a lengthy rant at ACC Media Day in October explaining how Peyton Siva’s family had to drive from outside Seattle to Atlanta because his large family could not afford to fly. MORE: All the Final Four sites through 2021 | Memorable Final Four photos The NCAA is finally stepping in to assuage some of the cost of those expenses, offering the families of players competing in Final Four games up to $3,000 in travel, hotel and meal expenses....

Indian fans have been waiting for the title’s release since it was announced back in early September. Recently, the developers of FAU-G have revealed the title’s release date, and it seems like the wait is finally over. Also read: 5 best games to play before nCORE Games FAU-G releases in India nCORE Games announce the official release date for FAU-G According to the recent tweet by the developers of the game, FAU-G is scheduled to be released on January 26th, 2021, on the Republic Day of India....

The clip from TikTok user @letstalkaboutbusiness, known on the platform as Al, shows an itemized list of services rendered at a hospital, totaling nearly $3 million. Claiming to share the “total cost” of “4 Months in a USA Hospital With COVID-19,” the video has been viewed over 9.4 million times and counting since it was posted two days ago. Panning down the document, viewers see that, for example, time in the intensive care unit amounted to $324,349, while respiratory therapy was priced at over $550,000....

The new data was released Wednesday by Gallup, which conducted the survey from January 2 to 15. More than 1,000 adults 18 and older—with the sample taken from all 50 states—were asked about their personal financial situation. The results reveal “record-high” optimism, Gallup said. A full 59 percent of respondents said that their finances had improved over the past 12 months. Additionally, 74 percent said they saw their economic prospects improving further over the next year....

Finding a reliable internet provider to keep you connected to the city lifestyle, whether for work, education, or entertainment, is difficult when you go off-grid. So, whether you’re planning to move or are already living in the mountains or some secluded forest, here are some excellent options for a fast and secure off-grid internet connection. What Is Off-Grid Internet? Living “off the grid” implies choosing to live without any physical connection to any kind of public utilities specific to the comfortable modern life....

The sophomore entry to the 2007 RPG series was first announced on the game’s official website last November following a weeklong countdown. News on the new TWEWY title remained scarce until earlier this month, when developer Square Enix released a NEO: The World Ends With You release date trailer, which gave fans a peek at the title’s expansive cast, gameplay, and more. RELATED: Neo: The World Ends With You Original Series Composer Returning for Sequel Soundtrack...

The 16-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also listed targets including schools, post offices, bars and government buildings as locations “worth attacking” in a manifesto that was seized by British police, according to a report by the Press Association. He also searched for firearms, knives and explosives, and was in communication with a gun auctioneer, before his home in the northern English city of Durham was raided in March of this year....

Before all 30 teams head to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K23 Summer League on July 7, the Jazz will host the Thunder, Grizzlies and 76ers for the Salt Lake City Summer League, an event in which six games will be played over three days. The headline for the Salt Lake City Summer League is the first opportunity to watch the Thunder’s No. 2 overall pick, Chet Holmgren, compete at the NBA level for the first time....

Watch NBA Summer League action, of course. Top picks from this year’s NBA Draft such as Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley will be looking to make strong impressions in Las Vegas. But NBA Summer League games aren’t just about the rising stars — they also give lesser-known players a chance to snag a roster spot ahead of the new season. Here is a complete guide to watching NBA Summer League games, including the tipoff time and TV channel for each contest....

After 20 seasons in the league, the Lakers legend is retiring. As Magic Johnson put it: “There will never be another Kobe Bryant!” MORE: Most hated NBA players ever | Kobe orchestrates haters in new Nike ad For many, Bryant was their Michael Jordan. He was at the top of the game, and helped revolutionize it. He developed an incredible fanbase that extends outside the residents of Los Angeles. So to honor what he meant to the sport, NBA created a 10-minute video chronicling his career....

Nevertheless, Schroder’s future with the Thunder is in doubt as the promising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to start in the backcourt, while Chris Paul is also set to stay for at least the start of the campaign. While Schroder is owed $32 million over the next two seasons, he would provide teams with a dynamic playmaker that can make an impact as either a starter or reserve. So, with a trade likely, here we will assess three potential destinations....

In case you didn’t know… Griffin was selected as the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers back in 2009, and the power forward went on to establish as a key part of LA’s ‘Lob City’ era. Griffin was a regular All-Star between 2011 and 2015, although the Oklahoma native struggled with injuries during his final years with the Clippers before being traded to the Pistons in January 2018....

LA boasts a collection of under-25 talent that includes guards D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson; forwards Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle and Larry Nance Jr.; and center Ivica Zubac. Clarkson is the oldest at 24. DEVENEY: Johnson hire shows patience no longer virtue in LA Johnson sees the Lakers’ rebuild as a long-term project, and any breakup of that under-25 group would run counter to that philosophy. VECENIE: Magic must learn limitations in new role...

A long time member of Spain’s national men’s basketball team Pau Gasol is expected to suit up for his home country during the Tokyo Olympics next summer. The deal with Barcelona would also allow him to end his professional career play for his hometown club as Pau Gasol was born in Barcelona. Pau Gasol played for Barcelona before beginning his NBA Career in 2002. He was originally drafted third overall in 2001....

Things are looking up in Portland. The Trail Blazers have been winning, going 17-7 in their last 24 games and 10-3 in their last 13, moving within a game of the No. 3 seed in the West. And they’ve done it while making offensive changes that could give the team a better chance to withstand the rigors of the Western Conference and wipe away the postseason disappointments of the past five years....

Despite this, Westbrook opted to remain with the team, and the Thunder also made a stunning move for Paul George, which eventually resulted in the 28-year-old committing his best years to the OKC franchise. Due to this, the Thunder remain a major force in the West, and the team currently occupy the third spot thanks to their record of 25-14. The team’s current roster has a lot of strength in areas such as guards, however, the team still desperately needs reliable shooters....