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Black coaches were 'low-hanging fruit' in FBI college hoops case that wrecked careers, then fizzled 04/02/2024 12:21pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Book Richardson doesn’t sleep much past 5:30 a.m. anymore. That was around the time seven years ago that FBI agents pounded on his door, barged in, handcuffed him and dragged him away while his 16-year-old son, E.J., looked on helplessly. “Ever since then, everyone looks at me Can You Be Fired for Talking Politics at Work? 04/01/2024 08:00pm • As the 2024 presidential election nears, workers may be wondering whether they can share political opinions at work without retaliation or reprimand. Can you talk politics at work without being fired? The short answer is yes -- and also no. It all depends on where you work and the context in which y Lisa Bluder, in her 40th year as a head coach, looking to lead Iowa to its first NCAA title 04/01/2024 08:54am • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lisa Bluder is probably known best as Caitlin Clark's coach. But while most credit for Iowa's success over the past two years has been heaped on the program's 6-foot superstar on the court, Clark and the other Hawkeyes players give credit to the 62-year-old mentor on the sideli Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell recreate a royal media disaster in Prince Andrew drama 'Scoop' 04/01/2024 07:55am • LONDON (AP) — As the past few weeks have shown, British royalty and the media can be an explosive mix. The absence of the Princess of Wales after abdominal surgery in January sparked uncontrolled online speculation that was first heightened by the release of a manipulated photo, then eased by a Ten-man PSG wins 2-0 at Marseille to keep 12-point lead in French league, Brest moves back into 2nd 03/31/2024 07:33pm • PARIS (AP) — Leader Paris Saint-Germain gave Marseille a lesson in clinical soccer and beat its bitter rival 2-0 in the French league's “Le Classique” on Sunday despite playing with 10 men for more than half the match. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several big saves after the inter Dortmund beats Bayern in Klassiker to leave Leverkusen just 3 wins from Bundesliga title 03/30/2024 05:55pm • BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 away in “der Klassiker” on Saturday to leave Bayer Leverkusen just three wins away from winning the Bundesliga for the first time. “Congratulations to Leverkusen,” Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said. Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson s Biden says his glitzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton projects party unity heading into November 03/29/2024 02:56pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off his largest-ever fundraiser, which featured Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, President Joe Biden declared Friday that the big-dollar event shows “that we are united” in ways Republicans can't match. The Biden campaign said it took in a record $26 Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth? 03/29/2024 12:04am • NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation's most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring — and quick firing — of someone who isn't even a journalist in the first place. Among other things, NBC News' brief employment of former Republican National Committee chi No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban 03/28/2024 07:54am • LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising. The poster for the show, “ MLB's new managers adjusting to jobs as opening day approaches 03/27/2024 06:00am • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Joe Espada has worked for an impressive group of managers. Espada was an assistant for three managers who have won a World Series in Joe Girardi, A.J. Hinch and Dusty Baker before becoming a skipper for the first time after the Houston Astros hired him following Baker� NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air 03/26/2024 09:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators. In announcing the decision in a me 10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement 03/26/2024 08:00pm • If you love scenic views and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, retirement in the mountains may be an ideal fit. While many mountain areas cater to tourism, you'll find amenities for older residents, too. "Many mountain towns offer a sense of community that retirees can appreciate, with o John Stones injured early in England's 2-2 draw with Belgium 03/26/2024 07:11pm • LONDON (AP) — John Stones was substituted early after sustaining a suspected adductor injury in England's friendly match with Belgium on Tuesday. The Manchester City defender was replaced by Joe Gomez after 10 minutes at Wembley Stadium. Stones signaled that he was in discomfort after kicking the Kolo Muani scores and assists as France fails to impress in 3-2 win over Chile 03/26/2024 06:28pm • MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Looking to bounce back after a loss to Germany, France labored to a 3-2 win over Chile in a friendly game that produced only a few highlights on Tuesday. France, one of the favorites at the European Championship this summer, looked deprived of a clear attacking plan, was o Washington hires athletic director Pat Chun away from rival Washington State 03/26/2024 06:16pm • Washington hired athletic director Pat Chun away from Apple Cup rival Washington State on Tuesday, reaching across the state to fill its AD job about a week after it surprisingly came open. Washington was stung last week when athletic director Troy Dannen left after less than six months on the job t