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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Despite cloudy weather, Memorial Day weekend travel expected to hit record highs
This Memorial Day weekend, 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel, marking a record for the holiday. According to AAA, this surge in travel indicates a strong desire for leisure activities as people kick off the unofficial start to summer. Hot dog production ramps up ahead of Memorial Day weekend, summer season 'We expect the busiest days to be Friday and Monday,' said Jim Garrity, Director of Public Affairs at AAA East Central. 'People are mixing with commuters, and traffic will pick up as travelers return home.' Garrity noted that most travelers will be taking road trips, and he advises allowing extra time for travel, especially in cities and on major highways. Gas prices are around $3.29 per gallon, which is 40 to 50 cents cheaper than last year, providing some relief for drivers. John Oliver, President and CEO of VisitErie, highlighted the start of the region's most popular visitor season, with events like the Russian Festival kicking off this weekend. Despite cloudy skies, Oliver remains optimistic about visitor numbers, noting that local hotels expect steady bookings for Friday and Saturday. As Americans hit the roads and skies for Memorial Day, the travel industry is seeing a robust start to the summer season, with lower gas prices and a packed event calendar in regions like Erie. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former NBA veteran takes over at Notre Dame in historic NIL move
In a bold move that signals Notre Dame's aggressive embrace of the NIL era, Pat Garrity is back in South Bend—but this time, not in uniform. The former Irish standout and 10-year NBA veteran has been named General Manager of Notre Dame basketball operations, overseeing both the men's and women's programs. It's a groundbreaking appointment—believed to be the first dual-program GM role in all of college basketball. For Garrity, this isn't just a homecoming. It's a pioneering opportunity. Advertisement A 1998 Notre Dame graduate and 1997 Big East Player of the Year, Garrity scored over 2,000 career points for the Irish before embarking on an NBA career that included nine seasons with the Orlando Magic. After retiring in 2008, he transitioned to the front office, serving as Assistant GM for the Detroit Pistons from 2016 to 2020—gaining hands-on experience with roster management, contract negotiations, and salary cap strategy. Notre Dame forward Pat Garrity© RVR Photos-Imagn Images Now, at 48, he's bringing that pro-level experience to the college ranks—right as NIL and the transfer portal redefine the recruiting and retention game. Garrity's role includes managing roster composition, guiding NIL strategy, and supporting both head coaches—Micah Shrewsberry for the men and Niele Ivey for the women. Each program faces a different challenge: the men's team retained the majority of its core for 2025, while the women's team saw high-profile departures including Olivia Miles and Kylee Watson. Advertisement Notre Dame is betting that Garrity's experience at the highest levels of basketball will provide much-needed stability and innovation. He's expected to influence everything from fundraising to analytics—and perhaps most critically, establish a sustainable NIL model that mirrors professional frameworks. Garrity's hiring signals more than just a commitment to competitiveness. It's a declaration: Notre Dame intends to lead, not follow. Related: Texas Tech player signs landmark $1M NIL deal Related: NFL QB sends strong message after losing NIL millions
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Notre Dame basketball hires former star as its General Manager
Notre Dame basketball hires former star as its General Manager There is a certain draw back to South Bend for many former Notre Dame athletes, and on Tuesday former men's basketball star Pat Garrity came home. It was announced that the former No. 19 overall pick of the 1998 NBA draft will lead both the men's and women's basketball program as its general manager. Following his playing career, Garrity worked in the front office for the Detroit Pistons as their director of strategic planning, and eventually worked his way up to the assistant general manager. He left the position in 2020, but now Garrity is heading back to South Bend, with a big role. He will also serve as the 'primary sports administrator for the men's program,' as was stated in Notre Dame's press release regarding the hire. Garrity expressed gratitude for being able to return to the Irish saying 'at every point in my career and life, Notre Dame has always been a second home for me any my family. The University has shaped who I am, and its values resonate deeply within me.' It's safe to say that he's excited about having a role inside the Irish athletic department, and with Garrity's experience in an NBA front office, this is looking like a great hire for Notre Dame.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Notre Dame hires alumnus Pat Garrity as hoops GM
Notre Dame hired alumnus Pat Garrity on Tuesday to serve as general manager of the Fighting Irish men's and women's basketball teams. The dual GM role is new at Notre Dame and is believed to be only the second such role -- overseeing both men's and women's sports -- in college athletics. Baker Dunleavy holds a similar position, created in 2023, for Villanova's basketball programs. Garrity, 48, will also oversee men's basketball as its primary sports administrator. Garrity graduated in 1998 and was drafted in the first round (19th overall) that year by the Milwaukee Bucks. He still ranks fifth in Notre Dame school history with 2,085 career points. The 6-foot-9 forward spent 10 seasons in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns (1998-99) and Orlando Magic (1999-2008) and averaged 7.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 552 games (107 starts). He was the assistant general manager of the Detroit Pistons from 2016-20. "I'm thrilled to be returning to Notre Dame," Pat Garrity stated. "At every point in my career and life, Notre Dame has always been a second home for me and my family. The University has shaped who I am, and its values resonate deeply within me. "... Thank you for your trust and for providing me with this amazing new opportunity. I can't wait to begin serving our exceptional student-athletes in both programs and contributing to the broader mission of our athletic department and the University." The Notre Dame men's team finished 15-18 (8-12 ACC) in 2024-25 under second-year coach Micah Shrewsberry, missing the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season. The women's team went 28-6 (16-2 ACC) last season under fifth-year coach Niele Ivey, reaching the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight season. Garrity's responsibilities include developing long-term strategies for roster management in the transfer portal era, as well as budget analysis, revenue generation, fundraising, alumni relations and facility management. "We could not be more excited to welcome back Pat to Notre Dame," athletic director Pete Bevacqua said. "With the pace of change in college sports, we knew we had to find someone that could support Micah and Niele with all that's required of high-level basketball programs off the court, while they focused on coaching and supporting our amazing student-athletes. "Being able to bring in someone like Pat, who's a Notre Dame alumnus, former student-athlete, 10-year NBA veteran, former NBA front office executive and Notre Dame parent, made him the perfect candidate from the start." --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Notre Dame names former standout Pat Garrity as GM of men's and women's basketball teams
Notre Dame is turning to a school legend to run both its men's and women's basketball teams. Former Fighting Irish basketball star Pat Garrity was named the school's general manager for both teams Tuesday, Notre Dame announced. Garrity was a standout player at the university from 1994 to 1998. In four seasons with the team, he averaged 18.8 points and seven rebounds per game. He was named the Big East Player of the Year in 1997. Notre Dame did not reach the NCAA tournament while Garrity was at the school. Following an excellent 1997-98 season, in which Garrity averaged 23.2 points, he was the No. 19 overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Garrity never played for the Bucks, and was traded with Dirk Nowitzki to the Dallas Mavericks. Garrity was then flipped to the Phoenix Suns, where he played out his rookie season. He was traded to the Orlando Magic after just one season in Phoenix. Garrity played out the rest of his 10-year NBA career with the Magic. In 10 NBA seasons, Garrity averaged 7.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. After his playing career, Garrity eventually returned to the NBA as an executive. He spent a few seasons as the Detroit Pistons' assistant general manager before leaving in 2020. In a statement Tuesday, Garrity called Notre Dame his "second home." 'I'm thrilled to be returning to Notre Dame,' Pat Garrity stated. 'At every point in my career and life, Notre Dame has always been a second home for me and my family. The University has shaped who I am, and its values resonate deeply within me." Garrity faces two very different tasks managing both the men's and women's team. Things should be easier on the women's side. Notre Dame finished 28-6 last season, earning a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament. The team advanced to the Sweet 16, where it lost to TCU. The team lost Sonia Citron in the WNBA Draft, but still features Hannah Hidalgo, one of the best players in college basketball. With Hidalgo around, Notre Dame is once again expected to be a force next season. Getting the men's side back on track might prove far more difficult. The men finished 15-18 last season, good for ninth place in the ACC. The team most recently appeared in the NCAA tournament in 2022. Notre Dame was one of the First Four teams, and did make its way into the tournament as a No. 11 seed. It won its first round game against Alabama before falling to Texas Tech in the second round.
