Commentary: With attack on UCLA’s Big Ten move, Newsom conveniently forgets he pushed NIL domino

Nearly three years ago, when Gov. Gavin Newsom joined LeBron James and his ensemble to sign California’s historic “Fair Pay to Play Act” into law on James’ HBO show “The Shop,” Newsom was more than happy to tell the truth about college sports. In fact, he seemed downright giddy. “The jig’s up,” Newsom said on Sept. 30, 2019. “Billions… Read More Commentary: With attack on UCLA’s Big Ten move, Newsom conveniently forgets he pushed NIL domino

25 Jul 2022 swaggadigitalmagazine

The College Recruit and the Downfall of a Hall of Fame Coach

Should a high school star be prevented from playing college basketball because his father was accused of taking a bribe? Brian Bowen Jr. was one of the top high-school basketball players in the senior class of 2017. He grew up in Saginaw, Mich., an economically depressed Rust Belt city with one of the highest rates… Read More The College Recruit and the Downfall of a Hall of Fame Coach

21 Sep 201821 Sep 2018 swaggadigitalmagazine

No. 1 at the Start, and No. 1 at the Finish

ATLANTA —Louisville players after defeating Michigan, 82-76, in the N.C.A.A. Championship. Behind the Louisville bench, those in cardinal red remained on their feet in the final minutes, unable to sit down, or feel comfortable, or breathe. Peyton Siva drove and Gorgui Dieng swatted and Luke Hancock launched 3-pointers. Here was Louisville, the top seed in… Read More No. 1 at the Start, and No. 1 at the Finish

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