I built a 5K iMac Display on my own
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Minggu, 28 Februari 2021
Jodie Foster thanked Aaron Rodgers in her Golden Globes acceptance speech
The MVP quarterback got a shout-out from the legendary actress and director during the Golden Globes.
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Cross, pioneering Black sports analyst, dies at 81
Irv Cross, the former Pro Bowl cornerback for the Eagles and pioneering sports analyst for CBS, died Sunday.
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Sources: Simons, Stanley, Toppin in dunk contest
Anfernee Simons and Cassius Stanley are expected to join Obi Toppin in the slam dunk contest on March 7, sources told ESPN.
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Giannis' huge fourth quarter drops Kawhi, PG and Clippers
The Bucks' star power was stronger than LA's, as Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. showed the Clippers how it's done.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Should I pass on a new job because they want me to sign a non-compete?
Ask HN: Should I pass on a new job because they want me to sign a non-compete?
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I took a few months off after the birth of my third child and am looking for a new job. I found an opportunity with a great team at an interesting company but there was a catch. After receiving an offer, I inquired if they required a non-compete and sure enough, there is a 1-year non-compete with the following conditions: following the termination of my relationship with the Company for any reason, whether with cause or without cause, at the option either of the Company or myself, with or without notice ... any business in competition with the Company's business as conducted by the Company during the course of my employment with the Company I'm not a fan of non-competes generally but considering this was written to include any business that the Company believes is a competitor (no idea what kind of scope that entails) and asserts enforcement irrespective of who terminated the employment relationship, I told them I wasn't willing to sign it. I have a friend who was pursued by a previous employer for violating a non-compete and even though he eventually won, it cost an immense amount of money, time (18 months!), and pain to fight. I've also heard horror stories of being presented with a non-compete to sign after starting the new job and leaving previous employment. That kind of behavior seems especially devious, but it seems pretty common as well. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill or should I stand my ground? Anyone else found themselves in a similar situation? Anyone been pursued by a previous employer due to a non-compete?
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I took a few months off after the birth of my third child and am looking for a new job. I found an opportunity with a great team at an interesting company but there was a catch. After receiving an offer, I inquired if they required a non-compete and sure enough, there is a 1-year non-compete with the following conditions: following the termination of my relationship with the Company for any reason, whether with cause or without cause, at the option either of the Company or myself, with or without notice ... any business in competition with the Company's business as conducted by the Company during the course of my employment with the Company I'm not a fan of non-competes generally but considering this was written to include any business that the Company believes is a competitor (no idea what kind of scope that entails) and asserts enforcement irrespective of who terminated the employment relationship, I told them I wasn't willing to sign it. I have a friend who was pursued by a previous employer for violating a non-compete and even though he eventually won, it cost an immense amount of money, time (18 months!), and pain to fight. I've also heard horror stories of being presented with a non-compete to sign after starting the new job and leaving previous employment. That kind of behavior seems especially devious, but it seems pretty common as well. Am I making a mountain out of a molehill or should I stand my ground? Anyone else found themselves in a similar situation? Anyone been pursued by a previous employer due to a non-compete?
Byron prevails at Homestead for second Cup victory
William Byron controlled most of the final two stages at Homestead-Miami Speedway and won Sunday's race, his second victory in 111 Cup starts.
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Sources: Rockets' Oladipo turns down 2-year deal
Victor Oladipo recently turned down a two-year, $45.2 million extension from the Rockets as he continues to pursue a longer-term deal, sources told ESPN.
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Morikawa wins WGC-Workday by 3, thanks Tiger
Collin Morikawa shook off an early mistake Sunday to close with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the Workday Championship. Afterward, he paid tribute to Tiger Woods, his golf idol growing up.
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Mancini gets ovation, hit in return from cancer
Trey Mancini received a standing ovation and then singled to center in his first at-bat since missing the 2020 season while recovering from colon cancer.
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Sabtu, 27 Februari 2021
UNC's Williams fifth men's coach to hit 900 wins
Roy Williams became the fifth Division I men's coach to reach 900 wins with a victory Saturday over No. 11 Florida State.
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Canelo Alvarez-Avni Yildirim live results and analysis
Super middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez takes on Avni Yildirim in the main event. Follow live.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Emmanuel Acho to Fill in as Host of 'The Bachelor'
Acho, 30, will host the "After the Final Rose" episode for this season of "The Bachelor" after regular host Chris Harrison's absence following his controversial comments.
Bachelor Nation, rejoice: Your show has found a new captain, at least for the immediate future.
Amid usual host Chris Harrison's absence from the show, football analyst Emmanuel Acho will step in to host the upcoming "After the Final Rose" episode for this season of The Bachelor. Acho announced the move via Twitter Saturday afternoon.
Harrison has stepped away from his hosting duties after his controversial comments defending the behavior of current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who came under criticism after Instagram photos surfaced of her attending an Antebellum-themed sorority party in 2018.
Appearing in an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, Harrison defended Kirkconnell's actions, asserting that while the theme of the party was not acceptable through the lens of 2021, it was more acceptable in 2018.
Acho, 30, was a standout linebacker at Texas from 2008 to 2011. He was a first-team All-Big 12 selection as a senior, recording 114 tackles and three sacks. Acho was a sixth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2012, and last appeared on an NFL team in 2015.
He began his media career in 2016, first with the Longhorn Network before moving to ESPN in 2018. He currently hosts the Fox Sports 1 show Speak for Yourself.
UFC Fight Night live updates and results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Ciryl Gane
Follow all the action live from Las Vegas.
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Jumat, 26 Februari 2021
Cabrera's goal: Get to 500 HRs, 3K hits in '21
Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is 13 home runs shy of 500 for his career and 134 hits short of 3,000. He hopes to reach both milestones this season. "We can do both," he said.
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Kamis, 25 Februari 2021
Michigan forcing its way into national title conversation
Watch out, Gonzaga and Baylor. The Wolverines can win it all too, as they proved with a decisive win over Iowa.
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Tiger transferred to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods was moved from from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to a statement released on Thursday.
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Wolves' Beasley gets 12 games after guilty plea
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley, who pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence as a result of an incident last September, has been suspended 12 games by the NBA.
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NBA probing bigotry allegation against Jazz VP
The NBA is investigating ex-guard Elijah Millsap's allegation that Jazz VP Dennis Lindsey made bigoted comments during a 2015 exit interview.
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Sources: Bronny James undergoes knee surgery
Bronny James suffered a torn meniscus in his knee at a practice earlier this month and had surgery to repair it, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Europa League trophy would be tangible proof of Man United's growth
A year ago, Man United wanted to win the Europa League to ensure a place in the Champions League. Now they want to win it for the sake of winning.
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Rabu, 24 Februari 2021
Father of Liverpool star Alisson drowns in Brazil
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What's wrong with UVA? Explaining the defending champs' fade before Selection Sunday
A third straight loss has taken the Cavaliers out of the conversation for a top seed, but can it get worse?
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How we got here: The Tiger Woods timeline
Since the mid-2000s, Tiger Woods' life and career have been a string of ups and downs, injuries and victories.
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Ohtani hits 97 mph during live batting practice
Saying that the "rules are there aren't going to be any rules" with Shohei Ohtani's usage this season, Angels manager Joe Maddon is optimistic about the veteran's prospects on the mound.
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Eager Bieber set to talk new deal with Cleveland
As the optimistic Indians ponder contract talks with ace and Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber, team president Chris Antonetti said Cleveland is "hopeful that Shane will be here for a really long time to come."
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Suns' Booker replacing injured AD in All-Star Game
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in next month's All-Star Game in Atlanta, the NBA announced Wednesday.
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Selasa, 23 Februari 2021
No Devin Booker? Hoops world reacts to NBA All-Star Game reserve selections
Booker's omission from the reserves roster provoked reaction from NBA luminaries, including LeBron James.
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It's on me: Harbaugh pays entire restaurant tab
Giving credit to his wife, Ingrid, for the idea, Ravens coach John Harbaugh paid the bill for all restaurant customers in a Baltimore seafood eatery Tuesday night during a fundraiser.
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Cole: MLB's service-time problem blatant, 'tired'
Add Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to the growing list of major leaguers who have slammed the way some MLB teams think about players in the wake of former Mariners president Kevin Mather's inflammatory comments about service-time manipulation and free agency.
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Nash expects KD back with Nets before break
Nets coach Steve Nash said he expects Kevin Durant, who has been out with a strained hamstring, to return before the NBA All-Star break.
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Two more seasons for Dez, just not with Ravens
Eager and willing to play two more years, Dez Bryant, who had just six catches in six games with the Ravens last year, won't be returning to Baltimore, the outspoken receiver said Tuesday night on social media.
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Harden, Gobert, Mitchell highlight ASG reserves
James Harden, the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 2018 who was among the reserves named on Tuesday, will represent the Brooklyn Nets for the first time in what will be his ninth consecutive All-Star appearance.
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Senin, 22 Februari 2021
Wilson says he's 'done' as a Titan in deleted tweet
Nearly a week after being put on notice by the team's general manager, Titans 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson wrote on Twitter Monday night that he is "done with football as a Titan," before deleting the tweet soon after.
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L'ville's Mack: Maskless video 'not a good look'
Louisville coach Chris Mack admits it was "not a good look" to be shown maskless in a video while celebrating the Cardinals' Dec. 26 victory over rival Kentucky.
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How Freddie and Chelsea Freeman grew their family to five
The Freemans welcomed two sons into the world in the past three months -- through pregnancy and a surrogate. They tell their story about how it all happened.
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Wealth of experience drew Wolves to new coach
Chris Finch, introduced as the new coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, is inheriting a four-game losing streak and a last-place standing in the NBA at 7-24.
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Tatis Jr. on deal: 'I want the statue on one team'
Fernando Tatis Jr. said he wants to be the kind of player who stays with one team and ends their career with a statue outside of the ballpark.
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Draymond admits fault for ejection, losing game
Draymond Green admitted he was 'wrong' for costing his team the game by getting ejected late in Saturday's loss to the Hornets.
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Minggu, 21 Februari 2021
New on Sports Illustrated: Deion Sanders's Coaching Debut at Jackson State Overshadowed by Drama-Filled Day
A locker room burglary, a water-less stadium in a frozen city and the most bizarre coaching debut in college football history.
JACKSON, Miss. — Deion Sanders sauntered into his first postgame news conference as a college head coach sporting a letterman-style jacket and a nasty snarl.
“This is about to be the best news conference you’ve ever seen,” the Jackson State coach flatly told a group of reporters.
Sanders fumed with rage. He beat upon a table. He raised his voice. He stared daggers at cameras. And he delivered a stirring message: I’ll find the person who stole my stuff.
During Jackson State’s 53-0 win over Edwards Waters, Sanders says that someone gained access to the
JSU locker room during the game and stole his belongings. He’d reached into his locker to find no phone, no wallet, no nothing.He hissed with agitation.
“I’m pissed,” he said during the impassioned news conference.
An hour later, in a bizarre and stunning turn of events, Jackson State officials announced that Sanders’s belongings were never stolen. They were only "misplaced" after being moved for "safekeeping,” a JSU spokesman told Sports Illustrated. The belongings were recovered and returned to the coach, Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson confirmed Sunday evening.
But that wasn’t the end of it. In a tweet, Sanders claims his belongings were, in fact, stolen and that his assistant caught the burglar in the act. He further confirmed that in a statement to SI.
So, were Sanders’s belongings stolen or not? Who did it, if so? It is a mystery, it seems, wrapped in a riddle and peppered in utter miscommunication with a dash of kooky. Asked for a response to Sanders’s claim of the belongings being in fact stolen, a Jackson State spokesperson said the school will issue no further comment on the incident. Later on, the university did issue further comment, confirming Sanders’s sequence of events.
And so ended one of the weirdest coaching debuts in college football history.
This was a spectacle of sorts that centered around one man—they call him “Coach Prime”—stalking the sideline in a football game, in February of all months, played at a stadium without running water and in a city only just thawing from a week-long freeze. If that’s not enough, one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, Troy Aikman, made a cameo in a surprise visit, shocking Sanders during a pregame embrace on the field after, presumably, being chauffeured to the venue in a stretch white limousine parked outside of the team’s locker room.
This was much more than a game. It was the opening act of what is sure to be an altogether entertaining marriage, if anything, between a footballing celebrity hell-bent on restoring respectability to Black college football and a downtrodden program residing in the basement of Division I.
On a sleepy Sunday afternoon, in a city emerging from one of the most bitter winter storms in decades, the Deion Sanders era at Jackson State began. In the kickoff to an unprecedented, COVID-19-inspired FCS spring season, Sanders’s Tigers walloped an overmatched NAIA team out of Jacksonville, Florida. JSU scored three and a half minutes into the game, took a 31-0 lead at halftime and coasted in the second half.
Players poured ice water over Sanders as the final horn buzzed, and Jackson State’s famous band, the Sonic Boom, blared from the stadium seats. And then things got weird. Really, really weird.
But forget about the mysterious locker room shenanigans. This was a debut for the ages.
This day was all about Deion, from start to finish. Down on the field, you couldn’t miss him.
While all other Jackson State coaches donned Navy blue tops, Sanders wore a blazing red hoodie, matching his team’s new uniforms. The Tigers emerged out of an inflatable tunnel in all red, from nearly head to toe, with JSU’s primary colors, blue and white, only found on their trademark helmets.
As the coach raced out of the tunnel, two law enforcement officers by his side, the stadium’s public address boomed to the crowd, “Welcome Coach Prime!” and before that, a chaplain included Sanders in his opening prayer, pleading with the Almighty to “bestow your blessings on Coach Prime.”
And if you couldn’t find Deion while seated in the press box high above Veterans Memorial Stadium, don’t worry. The press box announcer made sure, multiple times, to identify his whereabouts. “He’s on the 40-yard line,” the announcer at one point said. “All eyes on Coach Prime Time!”
If you needed more bizarre, Sunday’s game came amid unusual circumstances in central Mississippi, where a week-long winter event crippled the city’s century-old infrastructure, freezing its water pipes. The stadium, in fact, did not have running water. Portable toilets, hurriedly ordered last night by school officials, arrived just in time Sunday morning. Concession stands were cash only, and thick sheets of ice partially covered some stadium ramps.
For the first time in 10 days, temperatures here surpassed 60 degrees. During Sunday’s game, ice from within the upper bowels of the stadium began to melt, pouring water down its 70-year-old concrete walls in a surreal scene only fitting for such a unique day—Deion Sanders stalking the sideline of a college football game in February.
As a coach, Sanders was tame. He was stoic and mostly composed, walking the sideline without fanfare or celebration—far removed from the brashness of his playing days or the audacious social media persona that he embodies. As an offensive play-caller, he was conservative for the most part. Given the opportunity for an early dice-rolling move, he chose to kick a field goal on fourth-and-goal from the 6-yard line with five minutes left in the first quarter.
He had spurts of being lively. For instance, he went for a two-point conversion while up 37-0 in the third quarter (JSU didn’t convert). He exchanged hand slaps with nearly every player after each series, and at one point, he turned to a cameraman after a touchdown for a celebratory embrace. In a fleeting and telling moment early in the second quarter, Sanders even stooped to a knee, mid-game, to tie the shoes of one of his players in front of 11,000 watching in the stadium and thousands more on ESPN’s live digital broadcast.
Three hours later, he sat in front of reporters distraught that he was the victim of burglary.
“We’re going to find who did it,” he snarled.
At one point, he slammed his hand against the table before him. “HOW!?” he yelled angrily, before using the incident as a moment indicative of the colossal rebuild he faces. Jackson State, with withered resources, a squeezed budget and declining facilities, hasn’t won a SWAC championship since 2007.
“We talk about quality and raising the standards,” Sanders said. “That goes for everyone, not just the people on the field, not just the coaches, not just the teachers and faculty, but everybody, security, everybody.”
On the field, Sanders’s offense hummed quickly, with a no-huddle, up-tempo spread approach, and his defense didn’t allow a first down until two minutes into the second quarter. Sanders showed off his fancy new toys. He signed what is considered to be the best recruiting class ever for a historically black college and one that ranked better than at least two dozen FBS teams, according to 247Sports. The group included eight transfers from Power 5 teams and both of his sons, Shilo, a defensive back transfer from South Carolina, and Shedeur, a 6-foot-2 quarterback and the highest-rated recruit to sign with an FCS school.
While most can’t play this spring, a handful can. Da’Jahn Warren, the top-ranked junior college player in the country, and Florida State transfer Isaiah Bolden made their debuts on Sunday.
They helped open the Deion Sanders era here with an expected bang. In an unprecedented hire in college football history, Sanders brought to JSU zero college coaching experience. More known for his 17-year NFL career as a former cornerback and return man, he has spent his post-playing days coaching at the high school level and, most notably, dabbling in the media world—a gregarious analyst on NFL Network and CBS Sports who signed a deal as a contributor for the outlet Barstool Sports. Sanders, in fact, has his own podcast on their network.
While many coaches are reserved and private, Sanders is loud and public. Since his hire as coach in September, he’s ruffled feathers and opened eyes here, often broadcasting his problems to millions of followers on his social media platforms. He’s quickly evolved into the trash-talkin’ face of Black college football, possessing more star power than anyone in the HBCU realm in decades, with a goal, he says, of leveling the playing field.
In fact, his pregame message to his players on Sunday was built around Black History Month (February). He touched on the Civil Rights leaders, many of whom called Mississippi home.
“My message was this is black history. Let’s not take this moment for granted,” Sanders said afterward. “God specifically chose the 70 (players) in that locker room to answer the call for such a time like this. This just doesn’t happen - 21st of February, 21st of head coach in Jackson State history, the No. 1 (signing) class in FCS this year. It just doesn’t happen. This is Black history.
“Even the Caucasian players on the team,” Sanders continued, “I told them ‘Welcome to making Black history.’”
Already, Sanders has thrust Jackson State into the spotlight. Upon his hire in September, school officials estimated that it had received $12 million worth of media exposure. Donations are on the rise and the line for season tickets in the fall wrapped around the football stadium.
“I couldn’t be more proud of Deion and him being here at Jackson State, what he’s doing to do for this program and, in a lot of ways, what he’s already done for this program,” Aikman said in an on-field interview before the game. “And it’s only going to be better.”
JSU is in the process of constructing a new locker room, and the school is expected to replace a worn practice field with artificial turf, much of it through sponsorships tied to Sanders. The city is even considering building the school an on-campus stadium, a long-awaited and talked-about project here.
Giving to the university’s athletic program is double its normal rate, says Greg Manogin, a JSU alum who founded the booster group, the 1400 Club.
“Everyone loves a winner and loves Deion. It’s ‘How can we be a part of this?’” Manogin says.
“He’s instilling something different to get Jackson State out of the malaise it’s been in,” says Chuck Bishop, another JSU graduate. “It’s a paradigm shift that might have caught a few people off guard, but the whole mantra he’s bringing in is music to peoples’ ears.”
The tune playing Sunday—a blowout win in a pandemic-delayed spring season, at a stadium with no water in a frozen city, that may or may not have included a locker room burglary—was something altogether unfathomable, bizarre and, if we’re all being honest, maybe exactly what was expected.
Welcome to the Deion Sanders Era at Jackson State. Hold on for the wild, drama-spewing ride.
Dodgers' Kershaw 'absolutely' considering return
Clayton Kershaw quelled some of the questions about his future, saying Sunday he would "absolutely" consider re-signing with the Dodgers after this season.
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Celtics' historic blown lead a low point in their season
After allowing the Pelicans to pull off the comeback, the Celtics are left looking for answers.
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J.D. Martinez sports T-shirt featuring celebratory Tom Brady
The seven-time Super Bowl champ is still getting teased about his victory celebration, this time from the Red Sox slugger.
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USWNT's win less about perfection and more about passing crucial tests
Despite defensive flaws that need addressing, the USWNT is rising to the challenges at the SheBelieves Cup.
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Deion Sanders: Items stolen while I was coaching
Deion Sanders said following his Jackson State coaching debut on Sunday that his personal items were stolen from the coaches' office during the Tigers' 53-0 victory over NAIA program Edward Waters, leading him to have "mixed emotions" about the day.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Deion Sanders's Belongings Misplaced During Coaching Debut, Recovered Postgame
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders believed his belongings were stolen during his team's 53-0 win in his head coaching debut, though they were later found after being misplaced.
Following his team's 53-0 win over Edward Waters on Sunday in his head coaching debut, Jackson State coach Deion Sanders was not in a celebratory mood when speaking to the media.
Instead, the Pro Football Hall of Famer shared with reporters how angry he felt when he returned to the coaches' room to find that all of his belongings had been taken, including his phone, wallet, credit cards and watches.
Shortly after Sanders shared this, however, Jackson State officials told
Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger that Sanders's belongings had not actually been stolen, and were simply misplaced after being relocated for safekeeping. They have since been found and returned to Sanders, bringing a positive resolution to a bizarre sequence of events.But Sanders denied this version of the events later Sunday evening, saying on Twitter that his belongings were stolen out of his bag in his office but the perpetrator was caught in the act by Sanders's assistant. In a statement to Dellenger afterward, Sanders said the items were later found "stashed away in another location."
Sanders called the Sunday's win, which culminated in him receiving an ice bath on the sidelines and being presented with the game ball by his players, “One of the best moments I’ve ever had in my professional sports career, emotionally.” He described the alleged theft as a "malicious personal attack" and said it was the second time he'd had property stolen from him since moving to Jackson in December.
Sanders's hiring at Jackson State drew plenty of fanfare, kicking off the "Coach Prime" era for the HBCU that has already raised the profile for the school. Sanders has pledged to improve the playing conditions and infuse the program with success it hasn't experienced in years while praising the Jackson community for embracing him.
“The people in the city of Jackson and surrounding cities have been wonderful," Sanders said during the SWAC’s Media Days. "I’ve seen the compassion and picked up a few meals because the people have been so good to me. It’s been above and beyond all expectations.”
Jackson State held a 31-0 halftime lead over Edward Waters, a program that competes at the NAIA level. The Tigers will play next on Saturday at home against Mississippi Valley State.
Homa tops Finau, wins hometown event at Riviera
Max Homa, who grew up 30 miles from Riviera, won his hometown event by outdueling Tony Finau in a playoff Sunday at the Genesis Invitational.
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WWE Elimination Chamber live updates and results
How will the WWE title picture play out after two Elimination Chamber matches? Follow live.
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Sabtu, 20 Februari 2021
Joe Gibbs' grandson Ty wins in first NASCAR race
Joe Gibbs celebrated his first NASCAR victory as a grandfather, watching from the pits as 18-year-old Ty Gibbs won his Xfinity Series debut Saturday on the road course at Daytona International Speedway.
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FAU freshman hits 2 grand slams in 1 inning
Florida Atlantic's Caleb Pendleton hit grand slams in his first two collegiate plate appearances Saturday night, both in the same inning.
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New on Sports Illustrated: The Coach Prime Era Begins at Jackson State
In five months, Deion Sanders has done everything from recruiting players to embracing the city of Jackson.
JACKSON, Miss. — The “Jackson 5” drum majors of The Sonic Boom of the South inched closer through the side entrance of the Lee E. Williams Athletic and Assembly Center. One drum major gave the signal to the snare drummer to roll off—roughly two four-second series of drum rolls connected with a thunderous note from the bass drums—in preparation for the world-class marching band to play.
As band members marched in playing the notes and sounds of The Temptations “Get Ready” inside the AAC, several police motorcades followed. With sirens going off, blue lights flashing and a sea of socially-distanced fans standing on their feet shaking their blue and white pompoms, a black Cadillac Escalade came through the entrance gate and was parked next to the stage.
The moment that JSU fans had long awaited was finally happening."Deion Coach Prime Sanders," Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson said in September as he welcomed Sanders to the podium as the football program’s 21st head coach.
Sanders had been bobbing his head in rhythm to the sounds of the band just before Robinson’s introduction. He stood up from his seat to take the podium, dressed in pinstripe pants, a blue blazer and a red face mask with the JSU logo, which was designed by the late, legendary coach W.C. Gorden.
“First and foremost, God led me to Jackson State,” Sanders said. That’s what I can truly and honestly say. Just sitting on that stage and looking my people in the eye and saying and proclaiming what I plan on doing with this program.
“These kids need the playing field leveled and I cannot wait for this opportunity. If you give us the resources, we’re going to prove there is a highway that takes you from Jackson State all the way to the NFL.”
Sanders did not officially start at JSU until Dec. 1 due to his prior coaching obligations at Trinity Christian (Texas) School. However, when he walked through the doors of the JSU Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center for his first official press conference dressed in his red blazer, blue “I Believe” shirt and his gold whistle, it was the start of Prime’s personality and vision resurrecting the Tigers’ program.
Jackson State football, which kicks off its 2021 spring season on Sunday, has not earned a winning percentage over .500 since its 2013 season or had a player picked in the NFL draft since 2008, under former head coach Rick Comegy.
“I will not answer any questions unless you address me, ‘Coach Prime,'” Sanders said jokingly to the media. “If your dream is not to play on Sunday, you’re in the wrong place. We’re going after game-changers.”
Sanders found a home and began putting action behind his words of leveling the playing field for HBCUs in landing the highest-rated recruiting class and marking the first time an FCS program recruiting class ranked in the top 100, according to JSU.
Aside from recruiting, the last five months for Sanders have been centered on building his coaching staff, shooting commercials, acclimating him and his sons (Shedeur and Shilo Sanders) to the HBCU culture, talking about the impact, problems and legacy of the SWAC on media platforms and marking his footprint in the Jackson community.
“The playing field [for HBCUs] is horrible,” Sanders said during the SWAC’s Media Days. “It’s unacceptable. It causes a kid not to dream. The Devil is a liar. There is no way that’s going to happen under my watch. They deserve better.
“The people in the city of Jackson and surrounding cities have been wonderful. I’ve seen the compassion and picked up a few meals because the people have been so good to me. It’s been above and beyond all expectations.”
Sanders's coaching staff has extensive football experience ranging from the high school, college and NFL. Michael Pollock and Jason Phillips will serve as co-offensive coordinators and Dennis Thurman is tabbed as defensive coordinator. His staff is rounded out by Mike Markuson (offensive line), Kevin Mathis (defensive backs), Jeff Weeks (defensive line), Gary Harrell (running backs), Alan Richard (special teams) and Andre Hart (linebackers). Sanders retained T.C. Taylor (tight ends) and Otis Riddley (director of player personnel) from the previous coaching staff.
In between Sanders's staff being assembled, JSU players returned to campus for the first time in January and began their eight-week training period in preparation to compete in the unique spring season, per SWAC policy. The league decided to postpone fall 2020 sports to the spring due to COVID-19.
The Tigers, like several other FCS programs, are slated to play roughly 16 or more games in a 10-month span. One SWAC school and JSU’s biggest in-state rival, Alcorn State, opted out of the spring season due to COVID-19 issues in the program. Per league rules, Alcorn's conference games will be considered no-contest forfeitures, with wins being awarded to the Braves’ opponents.
The Braves are coached by Fred McNair, the brother of the late NFL quarterback and Alcorn State alum Steve McNair. Alcorn has dominated the SWAC and has won four of the last six conference championships. Jackson State was originally slated to play Alcorn in its regular season finale on April 17.
With Alcorn opting out, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference decided to cancel its spring season due to COVID-19 concerns. Six of the MEAC’s nine football-playing institutions opted out while several schools—Delaware State, Howard and South Carolina State—will still play. However, with no declared MEAC champion for the spring season, the Celebration Bowl will not take place.
On Jan. 27, Jackson State football activities were paused due to COVID-19 and contact tracing within the team. After the pause, Sanders held two scrimmages to see where his team stood going into the first game. The biggest question surrounding the program has been who would be starting under center at quarterback.
Having three coaches in the last six seasons has played a role in the Tigers' lack of solid production at QB. However, it has not always had that reputation.
From 2006 to 2013, under Comegy, the Tigers recorded one losing season (2009), won their last SWAC title (2007) and made four appearances in the SWAC championship game (2007, 2008, 2012, 2013).
A combined 21–40 record in the last six seasons speaks to the issues the program has dealt with when it comes to signal-callers and its struggles offensively. In 2019, the Tigers finished the season in the bottom half of the league in every major statistical offensive and defensive category except for rushing yards per game (fourth in the conference) and passing yards allowed (second).
In both scrimmages this month, freshman quarterback Shedeur Sanders took most of the snaps and was the first quarterback on the field. However, both Shedeur and Shilo are ineligible to play in the spring because the two played in the fall at Trinity Christian and South Carolina, respectively.
Like Sanders's sons, other players in the 2021 recruiting class will not be eligible to play in the spring and will await the fall season. On Wednesday, however, Sanders narrowed his quarterback options to sophomore Jalon Jones and freshman Quincy Casey—two players from the 2019 team.
Rashad Milligan of the Clarion Ledger reported Sanders and Pollock were not exceptionally pleased with Jones and Casey's performance throwing the football in a scrimmage.
"They came to the game, they showed up to the game," Sanders said in response to the paper about positive moments from the second scrimmage, adding he felt the two could improve on everything.
Jones, a dual-threat quarterback coming out of high school and University of Florida transfer, has more experience than Casey. He threw for 708 yards on 41 for 78 passing, eight touchdowns and three interceptions in his four final games in 2019.
"I really wish he'd [Jones] use his athleticism a little more, to be honest," Pollock told the Clarion Ledger. "He's one of the fastest players on the team and I don't think, right now, he is just cutting loose and letting his speed and his athleticism guide his game.
"I think he's getting a better understanding of the run game and checks like that at the line, but we've got to take it to the next level so we can throw the football and take full command of the offense."
Casey, who earned time in the second half of the second scrimmage, threw for 91 yards in three games in 2019 before being redshirted. In a week that has been filled with bizarre weather of snow and ice—causing Jackson residents to lose water and electricity—fans will have to wait until moments before the first snap of the game to see who will lead the Tigers' offense.
What is for sure is this: Despite the aftermath of the unusual winter weather, when Jackson State hosts Edward Waters College on Sunday at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, it will be the first time in 455 days that JSU will play a football game. The Tigers' last game came in a 41–6 loss in 2019 to Alcorn State in the Soul Bowl in Jackson.
Edward Waters, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Gulf Coast Athletics Conference member, is the oldest HBCU in the state of Florida and finished 1–10 last season. The program's most notable football alum is running back Jim "Cannonball" Butler, who played in one Pro Bowl in the NFL.
Jackson State is the favorite to win, but the Tigers will need to keep an eye on EWC's biggest playmakers in running backs Corey Hammett and De'Shaun Hugee and receivers Steavenson Fernand and Sam Thompson.
With a question mark surrounding JSU's offense, Pollock hopes the Tigers' quick tempo and pass-heavy offense will continue to get better through facing a quality defense in practice.
"We're playing against a Power-5 caliber defense as far as talent goes, Pollock told the Clarion Ledger about Jackson State's other side of the ball. "I love going against them because it makes me a better coach, makes us a better offense and identifies our weaknesses."
JSU's defense features a former Georgia commit, defensive back De'Jahn Warren and former Tennessee walk-on linebacker Nyles Gaddy, to name a few. The Tigers also return senior defensive back CJ Holmes and the reigning SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Keonte Hampton.
When Sanders was named the Tigers' coach, Hampton—who finished with 109 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one pass breakup and a forced fumble as a junior—told Sports Illustrated that he was only concerned about winning in the spring season
"I never lost so much until l got here so I pray we can change this around," Hampton said. "In high school, I only lost one or two games in a year. I don't like all the attention but when I am on the field, you can put all of that attention on me."
Holmes, whose father played football at fellow SWAC school Alabama State, says playing for Sanders is like a dream come true.
"I am going to try to soak up all the knowledge I can from him," he says. "He is a Hall of Fame defensive back of the NFL.
"Our goal is to win games and we are not going to take no team for granted. We're going to go out there, do our assignment and play good football."
In a clash of the Tigers on Sunday, Sanders hopes to lead his team to victory in what begins as one of JSU's six games on ESPN's family of networks in front of a limited capacity of 11,000 fans due to COVID-19 regulations.
Along with fans, Sanders and his players—who will be playing in one of their new Under Armour uniforms—will get to hear The Sonic Boom of the South, but will not hear Edward Waters band as the SWAC announced no visiting team bands will be allowed to travel to games.
"The game atmosphere, the best band and hearing that in the sound of your ear, it just gets you hype," Holmes says. "The fans are amazing and it's all apart of the 'THEE I LOVE' culture at JSU."
While the stadium will not be in full capacity and grills will not be sizzling for tailgates like it will be in the fall, Robinson says this is the start of a new beginning.
"This is the JSU I grew up watching," he says. "I grew up on West Street, right down the road from the stadium. I would always hear the Boom on game days and this was a time JSU had 40 to 50,000 people strong.
"So, this is really a game-changer of having Coach Prime and we want to continue to build and blaze new trails."
Curry misses Golden State's game at Charlotte
Stephen Curry was scratched Saturday night in Charlotte, with the Warriors saying not long after tipoff that the guard was "not feeling well."
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Sources: Schroder negative, in 7-day quarantine
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder tested negative for the coronavirus, but he will miss three more games while completing a seven-day quarantine, sources told ESPN.
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Emmers hurt, pulls out as Skelly waits in Octagon
A UFC featherweight bout between Chas Skelly and Jamall Emmers was canceled Saturday when Emmers pulled out after suffering back spasms backstage.
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USA Basketball tops Mexico, ends prelims 6-0
USA Basketball beat Mexico 96-75 on Saturday to cap off a sweep of the AmeriCup qualifying games in Puerto Rico.
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Jumat, 19 Februari 2021
Wentz to Philly: Farewell after 'amazing journey'
Carson Wentz bid farewell to the city of Philadelphia and the Eagles on Friday, writing in part, "As one chapter closes, another one begins."
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New top story on Hacker News: Logging into Gmail on Chrome links my Google Account to the browser
Logging into Gmail on Chrome links my Google Account to the browser
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This annoying UX issue has been existing for a few years now; why does Google do nothing about it? I know they're mining data from Google Accounts and get more value if I am logged in. However the UX aspect of it seems to be horrendous. Two scenarios that bother me: - I link my account to Chrome. If I unlink my account, and simply login to Gmail in the future, it automatically links the account back to Chrome - I link my account X to Chrome. Later, I sign into another account Y. When I am done with Y, I logout from my Gmail which has "Y", this automatically signs me out of X, and instantly unlinks X. Such an annoying UX. Is it time to say goodbye to Chrome in favor of Brave, Vivaldi, etc. ?
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This annoying UX issue has been existing for a few years now; why does Google do nothing about it? I know they're mining data from Google Accounts and get more value if I am logged in. However the UX aspect of it seems to be horrendous. Two scenarios that bother me: - I link my account to Chrome. If I unlink my account, and simply login to Gmail in the future, it automatically links the account back to Chrome - I link my account X to Chrome. Later, I sign into another account Y. When I am done with Y, I logout from my Gmail which has "Y", this automatically signs me out of X, and instantly unlinks X. Such an annoying UX. Is it time to say goodbye to Chrome in favor of Brave, Vivaldi, etc. ?
IT has 19 points in return as U.S. beats Bahamas
Isaiah Thomas scored 19 points in his first competitive game in more than a year, helping the U.S. to a 93-77 victory over the Bahamas in Friday's FIBA AmeriCup qualifying game.
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Sources: Gardner stays with Yanks on $4M deal
Brett Gardner, who has been with the New York Yankees since 2008, will stay with the team on a one-year deal worth $4 million, sources told ESPN.
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Kamis, 18 Februari 2021
Report: Jackson may have died days before found
New details of Vincent Jackson's death were released by the medical examiner's office Thursday, the same day a Jackson family spokesperson confirmed his brain was donated to Boston University's CTE Center.
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Lakers PG Schroder out vs. Nets due to protocols
Lakers PG Dennis Schroder is out for Thursday's game against the Nets due to health and safety protocols.
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Aussie Open projects financial hit topping $78M
The Australian Open is expecting a loss of more than $78 million for this year's tournament, due to factors including lost revenue from ticket sales and the cost of coronavirus protocols.
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LeBron, Durant named All-Star Game captains
LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named team captains for the NBA All-Star Game on March 7.
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Alabama extends Oats through 2026-27 season
Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats has received a contract extension through the 2026-27 season that is worth $3.225 million per year. The Crimson Tide (17-5 overall, 12-1 SEC) are ranked No. 8.
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Rabu, 17 Februari 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Electricity over $900/MWh in most of Western US now
Electricity over $900/MWh in most of Western US now
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Source: Padres, Tatis agree on 14 years, $340M
Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres agreed on a 14-year, $340 million extension that is the third-largest in MLB history, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Usman keen on Masvidal rematch, TUF coaching
Fresh off his third UFC welterweight title defense last weekend, Kamaru Usman is keen on booking his next bout against Jorge Masvidal -- and has already discussed the idea with UFC president Dana White, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Mets outfielder Tebow retires from pro baseball
Mets outfielder Tim Tebow said he's retiring from professional baseball. He signed with the club in 2016 and played 77 games at Triple-A in 2019.
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Nets to be without KD vs. Lakers; Kyrie probable
Nets star Kevin Durant has been listed as out Thursday against the Lakers, the third straight game he will miss because of a left hamstring strain. Kyrie Irving, who sat out Tuesday's win at Phoenix with lower back tightness, is listed as probable.
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USWNT, with Morgan and Rapinoe back, should dominate 2021 SheBelieves Cup. Olympics next?
The 2021 SheBelieves Cup should be easy for the USWNT, with Alex Morgan & Co. fit again. The goal is prepping for the Olympics ... if they happen.
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Tom Brady's not letting his critics forget that they were wrong
Tom Brady came into the Super Bowl as a rare underdog -- and he's remembering those who doubted him along the way to a seventh ring.
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Selasa, 16 Februari 2021
Mullen focused on Florida amid college concerns
Florida coach Dan Mullen said Tuesday he's focused on Florida when asked about interest in coaching in the NFL, while acknowledging concerns about the future of college football.
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No. 1 Barty upset by Muchova in Aussie quarters
Top-ranked Ash Barty was upset by No. 25-seeded Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Wednesday, ending her bid to become the first Australian woman to win the title in Melbourne since Chris O'Neil in 1978.
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Meet Aslan Karatsev, the underdog tearing up the Australian Open
After spending much of his life traveling to practice his sport, Karatsev is finally seeing it all come together.
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Crowds to return to Aussie Open after lockdown
Tennis fans will be able to return to the Australian Open starting Thursday after the Victorian government announced the easing of its recently implemented COVID-19 restrictions.
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Wolves' Russell set for surgery, out 4-6 weeks
D'Angelo Russell will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove a loose body in his left knee and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
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