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She Wanted a Law Degree. Instead, She Became a College Basketball Star.
After setting records at Grambling State and playing professionally, Shakyla Hill is pursuing her original plan.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch college basketball star stun athlete girlfriend with proposal
During what she thought was an interview, Lipscomb women's basketball star Jalyn Holcomb began reading a note that led to a life-changing surprise.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
College student who became subject of viral rumor says incident has 'ruined' her life
A University of Mississippi student who was the subject of an internet rumor is navigating the fallout after she says the lie “ruined” her life.NBC News - 17h -
Lady Vol selected for college all-star basketball game
A Lady Vol is selected for a college all-star basketball game.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing
Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. Both became can’t-miss stars in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas star Akala Garrett is unapologetically herself — she showed it at the Texas Relays
Texas track and field star Akala Garrett narrowly won the 100-meter hurdles Saturday at the Texas Relays.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Elise Stefanik lost a House race she wasn’t even running in
The reason Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is cooling her heels in the House instead of heading to the United Nations to give them hell at Turtle Bay is that Republicans have gotten a case of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Former Duke Blue Devil Breaks Down the Unexpected Way She Became the School’s Mascot — and Went Viral
Cate Schick opened up on TikTok about her experience behind the mask of Duke's famed mascot, the Blue DevilYahoo Sports - 2d -
Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement
A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.The New York Times - 3d -
Which NBA star should be your school's college basketball GM? We have some ideas
The college hoops front office dream team, starring NBA royaltyCBS Sports - 1d -
Jillian Barr made Delta history in basketball season. Now she's doing the same in track
After leading Delta girls basketball on a historic run, Jillian Barr is breaking records on the track and establishing herself as an Eagles legend.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How will USC women's basketball adapt next season without star JuJu Watkins?
USC star JuJu Watkins could miss all of next season as she recovers from a torn ACL. The Trojans' freshman class is expected to help offset her loss.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Recent Iowa basketball visitor chooses fellow Big Ten program instead
A recent visitor to Iowa basketball, Conor Enright is instead headed to Bloomington.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
My Daughter Doesn’t Want Me to Walk Her Down The Aisle
I’m heartbroken that she chose him over me.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre says she has 4 days to live
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, said she has four days to live after being hit by a bus. In a post on Instagram, Giuffre said she had suffered renal failure after being struck by a ...The Hill - 3d -
Homeschooled Lindsey Cocks makes difference playing for Plano, her dad’s alma mater. ‘She loves being a Reaper.’
Players want to play, and make no mistake, Plano’s Lindsey Cocks is a player. It’s one reason why the senior shortstop/third baseman and two-time all-state selection was disappointed Tuesday when ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hughes wants another 'big fight' after world title loss
Former world champion Nina Hughes confirms she wants to carry on fighting despite failing in her bid to regain the WBA bantamweight title.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
What Flau'Jae Johnson said following Elite Eight loss as WNBA decision looms
LSU women's basketball star Flau'Jae Johnson has a big decision to make. Here's what she said about her chances of returning to LSU.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
A.O.C. Wants the Democrats to Think Anew
The New York progressive believes economic populism is the path forward for Democrats. Can she unite her party around that?The New York Times - 3d -
Grant Hill Expands College Basketball Duties in New Deal With Warner Bros. Discovery
Grant Hill will have even more to say about college basketball in the not-too-distant future. The NBA star and part owner of the Atlanta Hawks will take on additional sportscasting duties as part ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner, who led US women to Olympic gold in 2000, announces retirement
Nell Fortner announced Monday she is retiring following 15 seasons as a college basketball head coach, including the last six at Georgia Tech. Fortner also was the first coach and general manager ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Report: Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles opts for transfer portal, not WNBA
Only two choices seemed to be under consideration for guard Olivia Miles: stay in college and return to Notre Dame women's basketball or enter this year's WNBA Draft, where she's been projected as ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tim Walz's daughter says she's ditching grad school over lack of support for protesters
The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on TikTok she is ditching graduate school due to what she says is a lack of support for the right to protest at higher education ...The Hill - 2d -
17 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.Wired - Mar. 27 -
North Oconee freshman exceeds expectations, proves she belongs on varsity soccer squad
There was big talk about Nolyn Herron before she joined North Oconee varsity girls soccer. But it was all the truth.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Beloved Basketball Coach Died at 41. This Is How His Memories Live On.
Amir Abdur-Rahim was one of college basketball’s rocketing coaching stars when he died of complications from a medical procedure.The New York Times - 1d -
‘I have way more to prove’: Why star linebacker Jack Kelly is returning to BYU for one more year
Just before BYU's 36-14 win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl, it appeared that linebacker Jack Kelly was headed to the NFL; but the Weber State transfer wants to earn his degree before turning pro.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
College Basketball Crown 2025: Schedule, predictions and what to know for new tournament
The newest men's college basketball postseason tournament kicks off this week with the College Basketball Crown.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
This TCU women's basketball player is the team's 'backbone.' No, it's not Hailey Van Lith
TCU women's basketball guard Agnes Emma-Nnopu has seemingly been everywhere on the court as she’s helped power TCU to its first Elite Eight.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser says she has days to live after bus crash
Virginia Giuffre writes on social media she has ‘gone into kidney renal failure … they’ve given me four days to live’. Virginia Giuffre, a victim of the disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein who ...The Guardian - 2d -
Wife alleges she was abused for months before Maui doctor tried to push her off cliff
The wife of the Maui doctor charged with attempted murder after she was attacked with a rock and nearly shoved off a cliff said her husband had sexually abused and assaulted her for months.NBC News - 1d -
Kelly Clarkson's daughter is all grown up as she steps in as 'mini-producer' for mom’s talk show
Kelly Clarkson’s 10-year-old daughter, River Rose, looked so grown up when she acted as a “mini-producer” on her mom’s eponymous talk show.NBC News - 23h -
Casting director Tess Sanchez was blindsided when she lost her job. So she turned the page
After losing her job as a casting director, Tess Sanchez documented her funny, outrageous, absurd and poignant experiences in her new book, 'We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction.'Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Zadie Smith on the magic of Tracy Chapman: ‘She didn’t just look like us – she was singing our songs’
The novelist was just 12 when the ex-busker stunned a mammoth crowd at the Free Nelson Mandela concert – and sent everyone racing to Woolworths for her astonishing debut album. Its simple, honest, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Chappell Roan says she doesn’t know any happy parents — is she wrong?
Chappell Roan says having kids is hellish — and not all parents are upset about it.NBC News - 2d -
Amber Ruffin explains the lesson she learned when she was disinvited from WHCA dinner
Comic Amber Ruffin, who just lost the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner gig, popped up on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' to talk about it — indirectlyLos Angeles Times - 1d -
She won a championship with Fever as a player. She hopes to do so as assistant coach now
Briann January helped the Fever win the 2012 WNBA championship and ranks second in the franchise for games played and assists.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
The Transfer Portal Created a New Type of College Basketball Cinderella
This year’s men’s Final Four consists of four top-seeded teams. The stars who led them there had more humble beginnings.The New York Times - 1d -
Why now and why this career decision for Notre Dame women's basketball standout Olivia Miles?
Olivia Miles gave everything she had to Notre Dame women's basketball through five seasons and two major injuries. Now it's time to go elsewhere.Yahoo Sports - 2d