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Washington Post
20 hours ago
- Business
- Washington Post
They pulled off huge March Madness upsets. Now they're opting out of revenue sharing
Saint Peter's, Fairleigh Dickinson and Maryland-Baltimore County — three schools that have taken March Madness by storm at various points in the past decade — have declined to opt in to college sports' new revenue sharing model. The newly formed College Sports Commission, which oversees revenue sharing following the House settlement , posted a list of schools that have opted into revenue sharing. All members of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference are participating, and other Division I schools had to opt in or out by June 30.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Bangladesh On Edge As Yunus Unleashes Unfettered Assault On Intellectuals, Critics Of Radical Islam- Analysis
That Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, continues to be suspicious of the civil society in the country has been proven once again with the arrest of reputed fellow economist, 71-years-old Professor Abul Barkat. A former Chairman of Janata Bank, Barkat was arrested by the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police in connection with a corruption case on July 10. His bail plea was rejected as Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) said that Barkat, arrested in connection with a 297 crore Taka embezzlement case involving Annontex Group, might go into hiding or influence witnesses and disrupt the investigation, if granted bail. Barkat has been one of the few sincere advocates for minority rights in Bangladesh's history. Unlike many who only spoke about minority issues, he provided detailed research exposing the injustices faced by the minorities. Analysts reckon that this may be the reason behind the actions taken against him. In his publication titled 'Political Economy of KHAS Land in Bangladesh' published in January 2001, Barkat's research revealed how the Enemy Property Act was and is still used to seize properties of the minority Hindu population in the country. In his study 'The Political Economy of Agricultural, Land, and Water Reforms in Bangladesh', he further detailed that over 11.3 million Hindus were forced to leave the country from 1964 to 2013. He highlighted that on an average, as many as 2,30,612 Hindus left Bangladesh each year (632 daily) and, if the trend continues, the Hindu community in Bangladesh may disappear within the next two decades. Barkat has also been an unflinching critic of radical Islam and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). He was arrested on the basis of a fabricated case filed with the ACC, now a blueprint of Pakistan's ISI. Notably, the research by Barkat found varying daily disappearance rates of Hindus during different periods: 1964–1971 (705 per day), 1971–1981 (521 per day), 1981–1991 (438 per day), 1991–2001 (767 per day) and 2001–2012 (674 per day). Barkat had alerted that there would be no Hindus in Bangladesh in the coming 30 years if the current level of exodus continued. The Bengali book by Abul Barkat on Political Economy of KHAS Lands in Bangladesh - 'Bangladeshe Khasjami-Jala: Daridra-Boishommyo Bemochener Rajnoitik Orthoniti' (The Khas Land in Bangladesh: Political Economy of Inequality and Poverty Alleviation) - published in March this year is a comprehensive research work on the subject. Besides Barkat, it has been authored by eminent economists like Sheikh Ali Ahmed, Faisal M Ahmed, and Muhammad Sazzadul Karim. The book attributes that today, around 4.5 million people in Bangladesh remain landless, often entrapped in poverty and social marginalisation. Though the government has introduced land distribution initiatives, complex legal frameworks and systemic corruption is causing much damage and delay. Now, identification and management of 'Khas Land' (Government Land) and water-bodies, distribution of the same to the landless and poor people, retention of such land and water-bodies by the landless, and pertinent rules and practices within the prevailing socio-politico context of Bangladesh constitute prime issues of agrarian reform. Sadly, 2.6 million acres of the original ownership of the Hindu community has been occupied by the rich segments of the Bangladeshi society who are an integral part of the power structure. Yunus is using the ACC to mount arrest on intellectuals, supporters of the Awami League, religious minorities and on common Bangladeshis. The desperate attempts seem similar to those made in the West Pakistan just before the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. Yunus is deliberately doing this to keep himself at the frontline. He has a total control of the media and continues to engage in political repression by suppressing dissent. Yunus has now also figured out well how to control the masses. It is pertinent to point out that Barkat has repeatedly received death threats from extremist outfits since 2004 because of his research and writings on the economics of fundamentalism in Bangladesh. Deeply hurt and outraged, every conscientious citizen of Bangladesh fears that his arrest without a warrant is an attempt to enable those crimes to be carried out under state custody. Statistics reveal that 136 people have been murdered in Dhaka alone from January to April, this year. Nationwide, the number exceeds 1200. In contrast, during the same period, the murder count in Dhaka was 55 (2021), 54 (2022), 51 (2023) and 47 (2024). On July 10, the world witnessed the brutal murder of Lal Chand, a local businessman, with the perpetrators not only crushing his body and head with stones but also dancing on his corpse. Bangladeshis are fighting for survival in Yunus's totalitarian regime - this was certainly not the 'change' the student-led movement wanted for common people of the country with no past to mourn and no pride to defend. Barkat has been arrested by the Bangladesh authorities for speaking up for the minorities and exposing land grabs and attacks on Hindus by extremists. In today's Bangladesh, the illegitimate, unelected, non-transparent interim administration of Yunus - backed by the Pakistani and Chinese intelligence through the JeI - has made defending human rights a punishable offence.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
David Pollack Names Power Four Program That Might Be the Worst in College Football
David Pollack Names Power Four Program That Might Be the Worst in College Football originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 college football season is fast approaching, and while many people are focused on which teams will finish at the top, others are concerned about which teams might end up at the bottom. Advertisement College football analyst David Pollack shared his thoughts during a preview of the ACC on his podcast, "See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack." He expressed his belief that the Stanford Cardinal could not only be the worst team in the ACC but potentially the worst team in the entire country. In contrast, ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts that the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will finish last in the ACC. The FPI forecasts that both teams will have a record of 5-7 in the upcoming season. Cal Poly Mustangs running back Aiden Ramos (5) and Stanford Cardinal linebacker David Bailey (23). Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images "Is Stanford the worst team in college football?" Pollack asked. "They have a good defensive end, bam, he's gone. They've got a good receiver, bam, he's gone. The coach has been there like 10 days. They've got a new GM in Andrew Luck, who is going to learn how to do this stuff on the fly. It's just tough. I can't imagine that Stanford is going to be very good." Advertisement Stanford faced significant changes following the 2024 season due to the transfer portal. The Cardinal fired head coach Troy Taylor in March and hired Frank Reich as his replacement. Although Reich lacks experience as a college head coach, he previously led the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers. Before that, he served as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles during their Super Bowl win with Nick Foles at quarterback. Overall, Stanford lost 27 players to the transfer portal but managed to bring in 18 new players. One of the most notable departures was quarterback Ashton Daniels, who threw for 3,947 yards and 21 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Daniels chose to transfer to Auburn, where he will compete for the starting quarterback position. Another significant loss for the Cardinal was star pass rusher David Bailey, who transferred to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Last season, Bailey recorded 31 tackles, eight tackles for loss and seven sacks. Advertisement Stanford will need to find ways to replace these key players while also striving to prove critics wrong and have a successful season. Related: Joel Klatt Hints At Major College Football Coach Being Fired If He Has Another Bad Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
These children's choirs met four years ago. Now they are finally singing together
The future seemed dire for US conductor Luke McEndarfer in March 2020 – COVID-19 had been declared a global pandemic and much of the world was retreating into lockdown. Then, a news article made it even worse. The story outlined the most dangerous things to do during the pandemic, ranking them from bad to worse. McEndarfer wasn't surprised by most on the list, like flying and going to a restaurant. But the activity rated most dangerous, in top spot stopped him in his tracks. It was singing. 'That was a devastating blow to choruses around the world, especially with the insight that this was not going to last just a couple of weeks,' says McEndarfer, the Grammy award-winning conductor of the US National Children's Chorus, one of the largest youth choruses in the world. 'Imagine being a child engaging with so much joy on a daily basis, and then having that ripped away from you.' But instead of dwelling on this new – and far quieter – reality, he decided to make the most of a grim situation by connecting his choir members with another chorus about 12,000 kilometres away over Zoom. So, in 2021, the National Children's Chorus (NCC) and Australian Children's Choir (ACC) met online for an hour-and-a-half to showcase their digital musical projects, and to share how the pandemic was impacting them. 'There were several students who cried and were very vulnerable and open about their emotions,' McEndarfer says. 'Other students would then offer support and comfort. It was really beautiful to see – students who were a world away from each other connecting. They probably would have never met if it weren't for this unique situation. It was really healing.' Now, about four years later, the two choirs will meet in person for the first time. Some 300 members of the NCC and ACC, ranging between the ages of 10 and 18, will share the stage at Melbourne's The Edge on July 16, culminating in a massive joint performance. For Vincent Anderson, who was one of the NCC choristers on the Zoom call, the upcoming performance feels like a full circle moment.
The Age
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
These children's choirs met four years ago. Now they are finally singing together
The future seemed dire for US conductor Luke McEndarfer in March 2020 – COVID-19 had been declared a global pandemic and much of the world was retreating into lockdown. Then, a news article made it even worse. The story outlined the most dangerous things to do during the pandemic, ranking them from bad to worse. McEndarfer wasn't surprised by most on the list, like flying and going to a restaurant. But the activity rated most dangerous, in top spot stopped him in his tracks. It was singing. 'That was a devastating blow to choruses around the world, especially with the insight that this was not going to last just a couple of weeks,' says McEndarfer, the Grammy award-winning conductor of the US National Children's Chorus, one of the largest youth choruses in the world. 'Imagine being a child engaging with so much joy on a daily basis, and then having that ripped away from you.' But instead of dwelling on this new – and far quieter – reality, he decided to make the most of a grim situation by connecting his choir members with another chorus about 12,000 kilometres away over Zoom. So, in 2021, the National Children's Chorus (NCC) and Australian Children's Choir (ACC) met online for an hour-and-a-half to showcase their digital musical projects, and to share how the pandemic was impacting them. 'There were several students who cried and were very vulnerable and open about their emotions,' McEndarfer says. 'Other students would then offer support and comfort. It was really beautiful to see – students who were a world away from each other connecting. They probably would have never met if it weren't for this unique situation. It was really healing.' Now, about four years later, the two choirs will meet in person for the first time. Some 300 members of the NCC and ACC, ranging between the ages of 10 and 18, will share the stage at Melbourne's The Edge on July 16, culminating in a massive joint performance. For Vincent Anderson, who was one of the NCC choristers on the Zoom call, the upcoming performance feels like a full circle moment.
