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Barnhart: Donors have already pledged $4 million to UK basketball NIL after Mark Pope hire
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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.: Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and does not plan to ...
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Reed Sheppard will enter the NBA draft. His Kentucky career is over.
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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‘All doors are open right now’ as UK basketball coach Mark Pope builds his first roster
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
  • Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

  • Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

  • All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

  • "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
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Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53: Samantha Davis, who co-founded the charity Little People UK, has died
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Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
  • Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.

  • Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.

  • Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.

  • Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
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Dad killed by friend's XL Bully suffered 'worst injuries doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg had been looking after a friend's two dogs when one of them ...
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If UK can’t land its top coaching candidates, is it time to bring Rick Pitino back?
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
  • At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

  • Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

  • His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

  • As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
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Another Kentucky men’s basketball signee decommits from the Cats’ 2024 recruiting class
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two areas for worry
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Three reasons to have hope in new UK basketball coach Mark Pope — and two ...
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RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
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Sydney church stabbing: bishop injured in second knife attack: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was injured while delivering a sermon that was being streamed online ...
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Sydney church stabbing: bishop injured in second knife attack
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
  • A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.

  • The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.

  • The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.

  • A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
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Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK: Thousands of Taylor Swift’s UK fans have been duped into buying fake tickets for her ...
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Taylor Swift fans lose at least $1 million to Eras Tour scams in the UK
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JK Rowling: I won’t forgive Harry Potter stars over pro-trans views: The author criticised celebrities who supported the transitioning of children ...
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JK Rowling: I won’t forgive Harry Potter stars over pro-trans views
Quick Glance: JK Rowling's Dramatic Fall and Tragedy with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe
  • The relationship between JK Rowling and the actors of the Harry Potter franchise has significantly worsened.

  • Rowling's comments on trans rights have led to a serious conflict.

  • The discussion surrounding trans rights and Rowling's stance has far-reaching implications for the public.

  • There is a need to engage in respectful and informative debate and find solutions that are fair to all parties involved.
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Caitlin Clark leaves Iowa her way, battling to the end with her head held high: Iowa won’t see the likes of Clark again, but oh, how it has had someone to take ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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A not so fond farewell: the Americanisation of Prince Harry is almost complete : The Sussexes have dropped their biggest hint yet that they may finally swap ...
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A not so fond farewell: the Americanisation of Prince Harry is almost ...
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career: The Iowa women's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will officially ...
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Iowa Will Retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 After Historic Collegiate Career
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
  • The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

  • Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

  • The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

  • Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
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Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leaving WTVQ for larger audience station: Lexington Ky TV personalities Lee Cruse, Hayley Harmon syndicated show to air at noon ...
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Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leaving WTVQ for larger audience station
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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank
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Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see aurora: The aurora borealis - or Northern Lights - are set to make an appearance on Friday ...
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Northern Lights will be visible in the UK tonight - best places to see ...
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Lift engineer, 31, is crushed to death as he tries to free trapped woman: Firefighters were dispatched to the scene in Aci Sant’Antonio, south east of Palermo ...
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Lift engineer, 31, is crushed to death as he tries to free trapped woman
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer portal visitor
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New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has already lined up a transfer ...
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Taxi driver won lottery six weeks ago – but hasn't seen a penny due to new rule: Ray Laird from Bootle, Merseyside, has been playing the National Lottery for 30 ...
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Taxi driver won lottery six weeks ago – but hasn't seen a penny due to new ...
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Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...
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Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
  • Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

  • From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

  • After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

  • With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
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Ex-champion boxer dies just before comeback fight after seizure while driving: Scottish boxer Willie Limond suffered a suspected seizure last week and was in ...
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Ex-champion boxer dies just before comeback fight after seizure while ...
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Liz Truss thinks the ‘deep state’ is out to get Donald Trump: Ex-UK prime minister has a warning for the man hoping return to the White House.
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Liz Truss thinks the ‘deep state’ is out to get Donald Trump
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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Two horses die at Grand National as animal charities call for end to racing: Horses Giovinco and Pikar both died on the second day of racing.
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Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
  • I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.

  • Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.

  • There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.

  • Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
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Elderly gambler wins £26,000 thanks to amazing once-a-year Grand National bet: The Ladbrokes customer from Surrey landed the windfall after staking £30 on a ...
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Elderly gambler wins £26,000 thanks to amazing once-a-year Grand National ...
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First heatwave of 2024 to hit in days with 'three weeks of sunshine' possible: The UK is set to see the first heatwave of 2024 in the coming days ...
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First heatwave of 2024 to hit in days with 'three weeks of sunshine' ...
Quick Glance: First Heatwave Expected in the Coming Days
  • A heatwave is set to hit the UK soon, with temperatures above normal.

  • British residents can expect three weeks of hot, dry sunshine, especially in the south and east.

  • The Met Office forecasts normal temperatures with varied weather patterns.

  • The BBC Weather predicts decreasing forecast confidence and uncertain weather patterns.
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Rubber duck bobs all the way to Scotland after epic 18-year journey: It was helpfully marked with information about where it set off from in 2006.
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Rubber duck bobs all the way to Scotland after epic 18-year journey
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Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people: European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free ...
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Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit mobility for UK and EU young people
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
  • The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.

  • Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.

  • The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.

  • If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
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Baby died at nursery after being 'left strapped face-down to bean bag': Kate Roughley, 37, denies the manslaughter of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.
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Baby died at nursery after being 'left strapped face-down to bean bag'
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ITV winner 'devastated' after disabled dog banned from trip: Saturday Night Takeaway winner Tammie Fox has blasted TUI for barring her paralysed dog from a ...
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ITV winner 'devastated' after disabled dog banned from trip
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‘Blame her’: Meghan’s big Archie, Lili fear: Meghan Markle is reportedly worried about the long-term impacts of her childrens’ separation from their father’s ...
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‘Blame her’: Meghan’s big Archie, Lili fear