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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon Ducks RB Makhi Hughes named to Maxwell Award watch list
You know that the college football season is right around the corner when preseason awards lists start getting published. In the first of many lists, the Maxwell Award, given out to the nation's best player, published their preseason list, and Oregon's newest tailback, Makhi Hughes, is among the many athletes listed. Hughes, a transfer from Tulane, is expected to be a major impact player for the Ducks this season as he will try to fill the shoes of Jordan James, who left early for the NFL. With the Green Wave, Hughes had an incredible two seasons, gaining 2,779 yards and 20 touchdowns, 15 of those coming just last season. He should have similar numbers for the Ducks, as he will be running behind a much better offensive line. Even if he equals his sophomore season, Dan Lanning will be more than thrilled. It's also possible Hughes might have to carry the offense a little more than originally expected when he came to Eugene through the transfer portal. Given the Ducks have a new quarterback in Dante Moore and a young receiving corps that is missing Evan Stewart, Oregon could rely on the running game more in 2025 than in years past. Oregon also has Noah Whittington, a very good tailback in his own right, to give Hughes a break here and there. It's a powerful 1-2 punch out of the backfield that Duck fans are accustomed to seeing. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Tulane F Gregg Glenn III dies in 'tragic accident'
July 28 - Tulane starting forward Gregg Glenn III died in a "tragic accident" over the weekend, the school announced Monday. He was 22 years old. Glenn was the Green Wave's fourth-leading scorer in 2024-25, his second season with the school after playing his freshman season at Michigan. "It is with profound sadness that I reach out to you today. We have lost a cherished member of our university community, Gregg Glenn III, who died in a tragic accident this weekend. He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics," vice president of student affairs Sarah Cunningham said in the announcement. "Gregg was an outstanding athlete on our men's basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him." The 6-foot-7 native of Pompano Beach, Fla., averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34 starts for the Green Wave, who finished 19-15 last season. "He was not only an exceptional athlete, but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication, and kindness to our team and community," Tulane head coach Ron Hunter said in a statement. "Gregg's spirit and passion will be deeply missed." No details about the accident -- even where it happened -- were provided. --Field Level Media
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tulane men's basketball player Gregg Glenn III dies in 'tragic accident'
Gregg Glenn III, a Tulane men's basketball player who started 34 games last season for the Green Wave, died over the weekend in what the university described in a release as a 'tragic accident.' He was 22 years old. 'He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics,' Sarah Cunningham, Tulane's vice president of student affairs, wrote in a letter. 'Gregg was an outstanding athlete on our men's basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him. His commitment to excellence inspired many of us.' In the release, Glenn, a rising senior, was described as someone with an 'infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness' who 'brightened every room he entered.' A 6-foot-7 forward, Glenn finished fourth on the team in scoring during the 2024-25 season, averaging 10.6 points per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. He also averaged 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, both of which ranked him second on the team. "Our program was devastated this morning as we learned of the passing of our beloved Gregg Glenn III," Tulane coach Ron Hunter said in a statement. "He was not only an exceptional athlete, but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication and kindness to our team and community. Gregg's spirit and passion will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. We will honor his memory by continuing to celebrate the impact he had on all of us." Glenn was preparing to enter his third season with the program. The former four-star recruit signed out of high school with Michigan, where the Pompano Beach, Florida native played four games as a freshman during the 2022-23 season before transferring to Tulane. A three-time all-state honoree at Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Glenn helped Team USA win a gold medal in the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Brazil. 'Let us remember Gregg not just for his achievements in sports, but for the kindness and warmth he shared with everyone,' Cunningham wrote in the letter. 'He will forever remain a part of our university family.'
India Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
EaseMyTrip co-founder shares update on Bengaluru traffic project to ease jams
Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, who earlier pledged Rs 1 crore to help fix Bengaluru's traffic woes, has shared a major update on the a post on July 24, Pitti said he is confident of improving Bengaluru traffic by 25–30% within a year using artificial intelligence, Google Maps data, satellite imagery, and large-scale collaboration with public and private this month, Pitti announced the initiative on X, calling it the 'Bangalore Traffic Project.' Within just ten days, he met senior officials from Bengaluru Traffic Police, BBMP, City Police, the Google team, professors from IISc, scientists, road engineers, and entrepreneurs working on traffic solutions. 'All three newly appointed commissioners were very kind to invite me to showcase existing capabilities and collaborate to work together. For the first time we are bringing all key public and private players - to the same table,' Pitti said in his the first set of projects underway are traffic simulation models that can process millions of re-routing options based on real-time data from platforms like Uber, Ola, Rapido, and Google. Some of these companies have already agreed to share their data. The goal is to predict gridlocks before they happen and take corrective steps in advance to avoid traffic component is upgrading the existing government app used to report potholes.'I will take ownership of that app, to increase its scope (report illegal parking, broken signal, wrong side driving, water logging, broken vehicle, etc). I will also increase accountability and recognition by showcasing all the complaints lodged AND action-taken (along with time-stamp) publicly,' he added. Pitti is also working on a hyperlocal rain prediction system to help authorities plan road maintenance more efficiently. 'The government starts infrastructure work, and then it rains on that stretch, halting everything,' he explained. This new tool could also assist in fixing drainage issues before they escalate.A pilot project is already testing "Green Wave Signals"—a system to sync traffic lights so that vehicles can move in waves instead of stopping at every junction. If the pilot succeeds, the concept may be rolled out to those who argue that Bengaluru's traffic issues stem from infrastructure problems, Pitti said, 'If we keep waiting for better infra, we'll always be catching up with the West. There's plenty we can do to optimise what already exists.'He concluded with a call to action, asking citizens to join a WhatsApp community where they can report major traffic trouble spots. 'The more support we get, the more people and institutions we can bring in. I'm in it for the long haul. Are you?'- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
‘Bengaluru traffic will improve by 30% in a year': EaseMyTrip co-founder after meeting city officials
Just days after pledging ₹1 crore to help fix Bengaluru's chronic traffic congestion, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has shared a major update, a plan he says could reduce traffic in the city by 25–30% within a year. Prashant Pitti met with the Commissioners of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP).(X/Prashant Pitti) Pitti met with the Commissioners of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), and the City Police to discuss actionable solutions to the gridlock plaguing the city. Taking to social media platform X, he wrote, 'MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30% within a year's time.' Check out his post here: In a detailed post, Pitti said he has brought together key public and private stakeholders, including officials, Google's team, IISc professors, scientists, road engineers, and traffic-tech entrepreneurs, to collaborate on the initiative. He highlighted that both BTP and IISc already have simulation models capable of generating multiple re-routing options to reduce travel time. He has also requested mobility data from Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to improve the accuracy of these models. Quick optimization ideas Among the quick optimization ideas he listed is the enhancement of the government's existing complaint app for potholes. Pitti said he plans to take ownership of the platform and expand its capabilities to cover issues like illegal parking, broken signals, wrong-side driving, waterlogging, and vehicle breakdowns. To improve transparency, he also aims to publicly display all complaints and the corresponding action taken, with timestamps. Pitti also proposed a 'Hyperlocal Rain Predictor' to help the city plan roadwork better. "Govt closes the road to do infra/maintenance work, but then it starts raining on that patch of road and work halts. This leads to crazy downtime and traffic congestion. Hyperlocal Rain Predictor project will also allow us to fix drainage issues, even before it happens," he wrote. He further noted that a pilot project is already underway to implement 'Green Wave Signals,' a system that syncs traffic lights so that vehicles can move in waves rather than stop at every junction. 'We will analyse the results to see if it makes sense to be done at city level,' he added. Pitti also addressed critics who say the traffic issue stems from poor infrastructure. "Many people mentioned in my last post 'Bangalore Traffic is an Infra problem', congrats on stating the obvious. If we continue to wait for the infra to become better, then we are merely playing a catch-up game with the West," he wrote. 'There is so much scope to optimize current infra, and I would rather focus on that. This is no longer about rants or blaming the system. It's about practical optimism, believing that with data, intent, and collaboration, we can improve what feels unfixable.' He also invited the public to join a WhatsApp community where people can post traffic issues they face at specific junctions or roads. These details, he said, will be compiled and shared with authorities. Pitti had earlier revealed that the idea was born out of a frustrating experience where he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He spent 100 minutes stranded at a choke point on Outer Ring Road, with no traffic light or police officer in sight. (Also Read: Worm found in pongal at Rameshwaram Cafe's Bengaluru airport outlet, owners cry foul)
