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As college coaches turn into CEOs, X’s and O’s are replaced by dollar signs and bottom lines

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

Virginia coach Tony Bennett has been around college basketball for most of his life.His father, Dick Bennett, was a Division III coach during his formative years in the 1960s and ’70s, and later coached at Green Bay, Wisconsin and Washington State. Tony played for his dad in college before a brief career in the NBA and overseas, and then got his own coaching start on his bench with the Badgers, the father-son duo ultimately taking them to the Final Four.The game changed over Dick’s four decades in coaching — the shot clock and 3-point line were introduced, TV brought the game to the masses — but nothing like it has since the younger Bennett took over for pops at Washington State in 2006.The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness legislation have turned Bennett and his brethren into defacto CEOs, businessmen as much as coaches. Not only must they continue to recruit high school players, but they must also mine the transfer market while ceaselessly recruiting ...

Live updates: Snow beginning to taper off leaving behind frigid temps

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow continues to fall along the Front Range on Sunday as winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in effect until noon in the Denver weather forecast. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday. Several inches of snow have already coated roads along the Front Range and Denver metro. More snow will continue to fall Sunday morning. How to prepare for avalanche danger to increase with snow accumulation The snow will eventually taper off by the afternoon. Get real-time updates from FOX31 and the Pinpoint Weather team in the live blog below, and on TV, watch for the latest updates on FOX31 and Channel 2.⬇️ Live blog with updates below.Weather Quick Links🌨️ Radar Map❄️ Latest Forecast⚠️ Weather Alerts⚫ ClosingsLive Updates

Will roads be clear by Monday morning?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver metro area got its first taste of snow for the season over the weekend. But if you were thinking there would be clear roads and skies for your Monday morning commute, think again.Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Liz McGiffin said people should be cautious ahead of their Monday commutes as the weekend snow will not be cleared up just yet. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 McGiffin said it will not warm up enough on Sunday to get rid of any accumulation on the roads. Plus, single-digit temperatures overnight may cause snow and ice to refreeze, leading to slick conditions in the morning.Additionally, even after the snowfall tapers off, wind could blow snow onto already-cleared roadways.Sunshine will return later on Monday, however.Ways to prepareThe Colorado Department of Transportation maintains COtrip, which can be used to look up road conditions ahead of your morning commute.On the website, people can track current conditions on the major roads, includin...

Man wanted in several carjackings in Weld County: CSP

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado State Patrol is searching for a man suspected in several carjackings, including an unmarked patrol vehicle, on Sunday morning.The incident began around 8:30 a.m. near Interstate 25 and Highway 119 in Weld County. CSP was assisting an officer with a stolen vehicle.According to CSP, the suspect involved in the stolen vehicle incident stole an unmarked patrol vehicle. Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park That vehicle was disabled near Colorado Highway 286 and U.S. Highway 66.However, CSP said the suspect then carjacked an occupied vehicle and went west into Longmont.After that, the suspect allegedly carjacked another car, a silver Dodge truck with the Colorado license plate AKWF25. It was described as a business-owned truck with green rectangular stickers on the tailgate and doors. Colorado State Patrol were searching for this vehicle, CO license plate AKWF25, that a suspect allegedly carjacked in Weld County (Credit: Colorado State Patrol)Th...

Patriots lose defensive captain to hamstring injury vs. Dolphins

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

The Patriots ruled out linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley for the remainder of their Week 8 matchup with the Dolphins after the defensive captain suffered a hamstring injury.The injury occurred in the second quarter. Bentley first departed into the Patriots’ blue pop-up medical tent before leaving the sideline for the locker room.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots recent high draft pick among healthy scratches in Week 8 inactives vs. Dolphins New England Patriots | Patriots add depth with two offensive tackles already inactive New England Patriots | Patriots rule out potential trade deadline candidate vs. Dolphins New England Patriots | NFL Notes: The secret behind the Patriots’ No. 1 defense against No. 1 WRs New England Patriots | Four Patriots who must continue to play major roles Week 8 vs. Dolphins Patriots linebackers Jahlani Tavai and Mack Wilson took over for Bentley in the middle of ...

In Mississippi, most voters will have no choice about who represents them in the Legislature

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After being in office for over a decade, Mississippi state Sen. Dean Kirby got challenged in the Republican primary. He won with 70% of the vote. That was in 2003 — and it remains the last time Kirby faced an opponent. The longtime Jackson-area senator is on the ballot again this year without either a Democratic or Republican challenger.While the length of Kirby’s uncontested streak is unusual, his situation is not. More than four-fifths of Mississippi’s legislative candidates will have no major-party opposition in the Nov. 7 general election. And more than half of this year’s winners will have faced no other Republicans or Democrats in either the primary or the general election. “I think people are happy with the state and the way things are going,” Kirby, Mississippi’s Senate president pro tem, said in explaining the lack of challengers. Though Mississippi represents an extreme example, it highlights a national decline in competition f...

Cybersecurity incident at Toronto Public Library leaves some services inaccessible

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) says they are addressing a cybersecurity incident that occurred Saturday that has left some services temporarily inaccessible or offline.Public computers and printing services are currently not available at all branches as well as the library’s website, “your account” service, tpl:map passes and digital collections.However, branches are open with wifi available and phone lines are working. In a statement, the library says customers can continue to borrow and return items “until further notice.”“As of now, there is no evidence that the personal information of our staff or customers has been compromised,” reads the statement.TPL adds that they are prepared for cybersecurity issues and quickly began taking measures to mitigate any impacts. They’re also consulting third-party experts to resolve the issue.“We do anticipate though that it may take several days before all systems are fully restored to no...

Ohio high court upholds 65-year prison term in thefts from nursing homes, assisted living facilities

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a 65-year prison term imposed on a central Ohio woman who pleaded guilty to stealing jewelry and other valuables from several dozen elderly residents at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.Former nurse’s aide Susan Gwynne pleaded guilty in 2016 to 46 of 101 charges, including burglary, theft and receiving stolen property. As part of a plea deal, she acknowledged stealing jewelry, watches and other items from residents of senior living facilities.Gwynne told the judge she began stealing items from patients’ rooms to support her cocaine habit while working as a nurse at an assisted living facility in 2004. She said she was later fired but kept going to facilities in Delaware County and Franklin County in her uniform and stealing from rooms. Investigators found more than 3,000 items at her home.The high court’s decision Wednesday follows a tangled history of appeals. The trial court imposed consecutive sentences, sa...

Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 43 and puts missing at 36 as search continues

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 43 and puts missing at 36 as search continues.The Associated Press

Human remains found in field near Chicago high school

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:10:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Human remains were found Saturday evening in a field near a high school in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood, according to police.The remains were found around 6:15 p.m. near Curie Metropolitan High School in the 4900 block of South Archer Avenue, according to information from the Chicago Police Department. 15 shot at Halloween party in North Lawndale: CPD At this time, the remains are unidentified.Area One detectives are still investigating. Anyone with information should contact them.