Latest news with #SMU
Fox News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?
The ACC boasts more than just Clemson. Fans saw that last year with SMU and Miami (FL). So, beyond the Tigers, which other teams do oddsmakers think will have a shot at the conference title this year? Let's take a look ahead at the 2025 ACC title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 29. ACC Winner 2025-26 Clemson: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)Miami FL: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total)SMU: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Louisville: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Georgia Tech: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Duke: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Florida State: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Virginia Tech: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)North Carolina: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Pittsburgh: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)NC State: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)Syracuse: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)Virginia: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)Boston College: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)California: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Wake Forest: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)Stanford: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total) The Tigers have won the ACC nine times since 2011, and they are favored to win the title again this season. Following a dramatic 34-31 victory over SMU in last year's ACC Championship Game, the Tigers have 80% of their roster returning — the highest percentage in the nation, according to ESPN research. Last season, Clemson finished second in the conference with a 7-1 record. Next on the oddsboard is the University of Miami. Since joining the ACC in 2004, the Hurricanes have yet to win a conference title, although they reached the title game in 2017. Last season, Miami finished third in the conference at 6-2. Two other contenders for the ACC title are SMU and Louisville. The Mustangs made headlines by reaching the ACC Championship Game last year in their first season in the conference. SMU finished with a perfect 8-0 conference record, making history as the first team to reach a title game in its inaugural season in a power conference since the National Championship Game era began in 1998. Louisville, while still seeking its first ACC title, reached the championship game in 2023, only to lose to Florida State. The Cardinals ended last season with a 5-3 conference record, tied for fourth place with Syracuse, Georgia Tech and Duke. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?
The ACC boasts more than just Clemson. Fans saw that last year with SMU and Miami (FL). So, beyond the Tigers, which other teams do oddsmakers think will have a shot at the conference title this year? Let's take a look ahead at the 2025 ACC title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 29. ACC Winner 2025-26 Clemson: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) Miami FL: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total) SMU: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total) Louisville: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total) Georgia Tech: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Duke: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total) Florida State: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total) Virginia Tech: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total) North Carolina: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total) Pittsburgh: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) NC State: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) Syracuse: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total) Virginia: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total) Boston College: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total) California: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total) Wake Forest: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total) Stanford: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total) The Tigers have won the ACC nine times since 2011, and they are favored to win the title again this season. Following a dramatic 34-31 victory over SMU in last year's ACC Championship Game, the Tigers have 80% of their roster returning — the highest percentage in the nation, according to ESPN research. Last season, Clemson finished second in the conference with a 7-1 record. Next on the oddsboard is the University of Miami. Since joining the ACC in 2004, the Hurricanes have yet to win a conference title, although they reached the title game in 2017. Last season, Miami finished third in the conference at 6-2. Two other contenders for the ACC title are SMU and Louisville. The Mustangs made headlines by reaching the ACC Championship Game last year in their first season in the conference. SMU finished with a perfect 8-0 conference record, making history as the first team to reach a title game in its inaugural season in a power conference since the National Championship Game era began in 1998, according to ESPN research. Louisville, while still seeking its first ACC title, reached the championship game in 2023, only to lose to Florida State. The Cardinals ended last season with a 5-3 conference record, tied for fourth place with Syracuse, Georgia Tech and Duke. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Cision Canada
14 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Galaxy Announces the Appointment of Doug Deason to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY) today announced the appointment of Doug Deason, president of Deason Capital Services, to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Mr. Deason will also join the firm's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. A seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and civic leader, Mr. Deason brings decades of experience across financial services, real estate, and public markets. His deep ties to the Texas business community and longstanding engagement with national policy and state and national lawmakers will support Galaxy's ongoing expansion and leadership at the intersection of traditional finance, digital assets and artificial intelligence. "Doug combines entrepreneurial grit with a strategic understanding of how capital, policy and markets move," said Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy. "His influence spans the boardrooms of Texas to the policy circles of Washington, bringing incredible insights and experience to our board at a time when Galaxy is helping shape the future of finance and AI infrastructure." "Doug understands the challenges and opportunities of building through change," said Michael Daffey, the chair of Galaxy's board of directors. "His addition strengthens our ability to navigate an increasingly complex environment and lead with greater clarity in this next chapter for Galaxy." Since 2011, Mr. Deason has led investment firm Deason Capital Services. He previously served as CEO of Precept Builders, a nationwide commercial builder, and Precept Business Services, a Nasdaq-listed firm, and he co-managed Evergreen Realty Partners, a Dallas-based multifamily development firm. In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Deason currently serves on the boards of Great American Media (Chairman), Ryan, LLC, and Park Cities Financial Group, the parent company of Dallas Capital Bank. He also holds numerous civic and advisory roles, including with MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Executive Board of the Bobby Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He is Chairman of the Advisory Boards for both the Deason Institute for Cybersecurity at SMU's Lyle School of Engineering, and the Deason Center for Criminal Justice Reform at SMU's Dedman School of Law. Mr. Deason holds a degree in data processing quantitative analysis (computer science) from the University of Arkansas. "Galaxy is at the forefront of redefining the intersection of traditional and digital finance," said Mr. Deason. "I am honored to join Mike and the board at such a pivotal moment for the company and the broader industry. I look forward to contributing to Galaxy's mission to accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence, while supporting efforts to drive transparency, fairness, and opportunity across the financial system." For more information on Galaxy's Board of Directors, please visit: About Galaxy Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. Our digital assets platform offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. In addition, we invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, meeting the growing demand for scalable energy and compute solutions in the U.S. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister Nara Lokesh taps Singapore expertise to build future-ready talent pool
VIJAYAWADA: HRD, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh shared a bold vision for the future of education and skill development in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a roundtable conference titled 'Skills to Competencies: Accelerating Workforce Transformation' in Singapore, he emphasised that traditional education systems no longer suffice in a fast-changing, tech-driven world, adding, 'The Fourth Industrial Revolution demands more than technical knowledge. It requires adaptability, innovation and complex problem-solving.' The minister affirmed that Andhra Pradesh is revamping its university curricula to include skill-based programmes aligned with global trends to meet these challenges, and is fostering a culture of lifelong learning. He announced the State government's readiness to collaborate with Singapore institutions like Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to establish skill-based universities focused on continuous education. Andhra Pradesh is also keen to work with Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to integrate industry needs into academic programmes, he said. 'Andhra Pradesh is investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and IoT. The State plans to partner with SMU's Lab to develop AI-centric education and research programmes,' Lokesh emphasised. He cited Singapore's SkillsSG Ventures as a model for aligning skill-building with industry needs, a strategy AP plans to adopt through its Skill Development Mission. He revealed that the State government is also exploring partnerships with institutions like the National University of Singapore (NUS) for student exchange programmes, joint research and global exposure. 'The challenges of workforce transformation are global, and our solutions must be global too,' Lokesh said. 'By combining Andhra Pradesh's vision with Singapore's expertise, we can create a globally competitive workforce.' NUS Registrar R Rajaram, NTU Associate Vice President Sia Siew, SMU Professor Pradeep Reddy, SUTD Chair Professor Rajesh Elara Mohan, SUSS Associate Professor Yap Meen Sheng and SkillsSG Ventures directors were present.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Airbus urged to set up maintenance base in AP
Vijayawada: India's surging air traffic and rising aircraft density across Southeast Asia are creating a robust market for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, said state minister for ITE&C and HRD, Nara Lokesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a meeting with Airbus Asia Pacific president Anand Stanley in Singapore, Lokesh urged Airbus to consider Andhra Pradesh as a potential MRO hub. Lokesh said India is the fastest-growing single-country market for Airbus, operating 850 planes flying and an estimated need for 1,750 aircraft in the next 20 years. He observed that Airbus planes account for about 65-70% of commercial aircraft in India, and Andhra Pradesh has the potential to become a dedicated MRO hub for Airbus in South Asia. Lokesh assured that the state govt is ready to establish world-class facilities in line with Singapore standards for operations and maintenance to build a comprehensive MRO ecosystem. Lokesh invited Anand and his team to visit AP to explore investment opportunities. Earlier in the day, Lokesh participated in a round table discussion on "Skills to Competencies, Accelerating Workforce Transformation." He said the state govt is striving to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for innovation and a leader in workforce transformation. "We are preparing the youth not just for jobs but equipping them with skills necessary for the future," said Lokesh. Expressing the willingness to collaborate with Singapore universities on research, innovation, student exchange, and entrepreneurship, the minister for ITE and HRD said that they are looking forward to collaborating with institutions like Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Lokesh further noted that institutions like Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) have successfully integrated industry needs into their curricula. He said that Andhra Pradesh is keen to collaborate with SMU and SUTD to develop models that bridge the gap between academia and industry.
