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14-03-2025
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South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. Abdur-Rahim died at the age of 43 on Oct. 24, 11 days before South Florida's season opener. The Bulls went 13-19 overall and 6-12 in the American Athletic Conference this season under Fletcher, who previously had served as an assistant on Abdur-Rahim's staffs at Kennesaw State and South Florida. The Bulls lost their last five games, including a 73-68 decision against Wichita State in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday. 'We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership under extraordinary circumstances this season. I also want to thank our staff and student-athletes for their resilience,' South Florida vice president for athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement released by the school. 'Coach Amir would be so proud. A national search is underway for our next head basketball coach.' Abdur-Rahim died from complications that presented while he was undergoing a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He coached one season at South Florida and led the Bulls to a 25-8 record and American Athletic Conference regular-season title. He had taken over South Florida's program after leading Kennesaw State to a 26-9 record and NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2022-23 season. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and The Associated Press
Fox Sports
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. Abdur-Rahim died at the age of 43 on Oct. 24, 11 days before South Florida's season opener. The Bulls went 13-19 overall and 6-12 in the American Athletic Conference this season under Fletcher, who previously had served as an assistant on Abdur-Rahim's staffs at Kennesaw State and South Florida. The Bulls lost their last five games, including a 73-68 decision against Wichita State in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday. 'We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership under extraordinary circumstances this season. I also want to thank our staff and student-athletes for their resilience,' South Florida vice president for athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement released by the school. 'Coach Amir would be so proud. A national search is underway for our next head basketball coach.' Abdur-Rahim died from complications that presented while he was undergoing a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He coached one season at South Florida and led the Bulls to a 25-8 record and American Athletic Conference regular-season title. He had taken over South Florida's program after leading Kennesaw State to a 26-9 record and NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2022-23 season. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and recommended in this topic
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. Abdur-Rahim died at the age of 43 on Oct. 24, 11 days before South Florida's season opener. The Bulls went 13-19 overall and 6-12 in the American Athletic Conference this season under Fletcher, who previously had served as an assistant on Abdur-Rahim's staffs at Kennesaw State and South Florida. The Bulls lost their last five games, including a 73-68 decision against Wichita State in the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday. 'We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership under extraordinary circumstances this season. I also want to thank our staff and student-athletes for their resilience,' South Florida vice president for athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement released by the school. 'Coach Amir would be so proud. A national search is underway for our next head basketball coach.' Abdur-Rahim died from complications that presented while he was undergoing a procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He coached one season at South Florida and led the Bulls to a 25-8 record and American Athletic Conference regular-season title. He had taken over South Florida's program after leading Kennesaw State to a 26-9 record and NCAA Tournament appearance during the 2022-23 season.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
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Housing plan for former sheep shears factory
A developer has submitted plans to transform the site of a former sheep shears factory into homes and apartments. Metal trades company Burgon & Ball started manufacturing agricultural shears in 1730 and built La Plata Works at Malin Bridge in Sheffield in 1873 so they could harness the power of the River Loxley. Developer Distinfields Properties propose to convert some of the buildings on the site into 12 houses and 14 apartments and create a further 17 apartments in a new building. The firm said it would be a "sympathetic conversion" to preserve the history of the buildings, which have been vacant since the factory closed about 20 years ago. The site originally had six houses and the Turner's Wheel, all of which were destroyed in the 1864 Sheffield Flood. When Burgon & Ball built its premises, La Plata Works was carved into the main entrance in recognition of the firm's main export market in Argentina and Uruguay - both located on the River Plate known as La Plata. A spokesman for Distinfields Properties said: "Our proposals seek to retain and refurbish the original stone and historic brick building which forms a horseshoe shape on the site, this is very much a sympathetic conversion to retain as much historic fabric as possible." They said the modern warehouse on the site would be demolished and replaced with a new unit to provide further homes. The development would include 21 car parking spaces, however some residents in the area have written to object over concerns about additional traffic and parking. The Malin Bridge Inn, a pub directly opposite the site, said the new properties would need sound proofing. Ben Fletcher, from the pub, said in a letter to planners: "For well over a 100 years, the Malin Bridge Inn has been known as not just a pub, but also a live music venue." He said the pub can have up to 100 people leaving late at night. "The Malin Bridge Inn is a well-respected community pub and has been in my family for over 50 years. "We welcome the new residents into our pub however I can't help but worry this could cause more trouble for us if the necessary precautions aren't put in place by the property developers." No date has been set for Sheffield Council planners to consider the application. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Music hub project awarded £4.7m of lottery funding Cinema restoration 'a lot of work' - new owner 'It's a vital part of Sheffield's history'
