Before folding himself into the car for the eight-hour drive to Birmingham Brad Stevens wondered aloud why he would travel so far to see Ronald Nored’s high school basketball game who had initially committed to Western Kentucky had reopened his recruiting after head coach Darrin Horn left the school for the same position at South Carolina had tentative interest in landing Nored but wasn’t fully sold on the prospect “I’ve got to get in this car and drive to Birmingham Stevens knew Nored’s coach at Homewood High where Nored made the all-state team as a senior who stressed Nored would fit well at Butler Stevens had heard all about Nored’s top-notch leadership When the coaching staff watched game film of Nored a Butler assistant who would later become the head coach at Indiana State recalled wondering if the guard was good enough to recruit Nored didn’t shoot the ball well from outside He didn’t check all the boxes that the Butler coaches normally looked to find in a point guard Stevens asked a question of his assistant coaches before leaving on the long car ride: To land a prospect who would become one of Butler’s most valuable players he had a presence on the court and in huddles He prioritized only what was best for his team By the time Stevens returned from the recruiting trip he had a very different message for his assistant coaches He could see that Nored’s value would exceed his basketball skill set Nored wasn’t just good enough to play at Butler but good enough to start every game of his freshman season and lead the team to back-to-back appearances in the national championship game He finished his career in a tie for Butler’s all-time steals record and ranked second in school history in assists He won the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year award twice including one season when he finished in a tie Nored also became a prime example of Stevens’ ability to evaluate what puzzle pieces his team needed Stevens has since proven that his talents would translate into an NBA front office by finishing the construction of what might be the league’s most complete roster but it was at Butler where he first showed his gifts for identifying overlooked players and building a team of complementary parts the Celtics will enter Game 1 of their second-round series against New York on Monday with a strong chance to defend their championship where he had a 166-49 record as a head coach and guided the team to the first two Final Four appearances in school history Stevens revealed the tenets he considered most crucial to winning basketball while demonstrating the vision that would one day turn him into a championship-winning president of basketball operations Based on how he approached stitching together rosters back then his former assistant coaches and players have not been surprised to see Stevens value all the same characteristics with the Celtics he targeted at Butler but believed a successful team involved far more than that “Brad understands the most important thing in any organization whether it’s the business world or sports world “And he surrounds himself and finds people that live by the same standards that he lives by.” Butler basketball rocketed into national prominence soon after Stevens took over as head coach but built the foundation for success before his tenure under coaches such as Barry Collier and Todd Lickliter During Stevens’ final season as an assistant coach under Lickliter the team reached the Sweet 16 before falling to Al Horford’s Florida Gators the coaches at Butler were always fighting to overcome the realities of a mid-major program Since they couldn’t necessarily target five-star recruits “We were very particular with our recruiting,” Graves said Butler typically sought players from winning programs It wanted players willing to put the team above individual success When the assistants under Stevens attended high school games or AAU games to recruit they weren’t just evaluating a player’s physical gifts or basketball IQ They observed how players handled themselves in huddles How they behaved when they were on the bench or in foul trouble Graves said the coaches would discuss all of those details “The biggest thing in looking for guys was did they fit the team concept?” said Graves How did they act when they weren’t playing well or when things weren’t going well for them?” a Butler assistant under Stevens who followed Stevens to the Celtics and is now the head coach at Notre Dame said the Butler coaches scoured for information about players’ personalities like NBA teams do before the draft Once they were confident a high schooler was talented enough to play at Butler their focus shifted more toward his character said he would go to schools and ask teachers and janitors about a player Coaches and parents would usually praise a player to anyone recruiting him but someone else might share more useful information when you walk through the hallway to talk to people Or even something as simple as how do you warm up Does somebody need to motivate you or are you bringing energy to your teammates?” He wanted lineups with multiple ballhandlers He wanted winners who would habitually do the right things Stevens cared about how the pieces fit together on and off the court he instructed his assistant coaches to trust their own vision for how a player would fit in the program “That approach was more like putting a puzzle together,” said Johnson Stevens told his assistants not to worry about recruiting rankings or any media reaction He wanted them to look at a player’s strengths He encouraged his assistants to think outside the box and believe in their evaluations “If you feel like that’s the person that helps your program and you see the vision for that player “It doesn’t matter what the outside people think And I think that’s a really powerful thing And a lot of people get caught up in caring what rankings (players) are and all that but it really was more about just trusting your eyes and your evaluation Parts of the Butler culture were established before Stevens took over the program would drive to play pickup with the team during his time in high school Hahn said the Butler players would run the flow offense the team used in real games just like they would do in the regular season Aiming to play within the framework of the team’s style they would typically avoid the bad shot selection and questionable effort that often plagues pickup games each guy really just played their role,” said Hahn Nobody tried to take over if it wasn’t their role Shrewsberry said that when a younger player would bring a phone near the court one of the older players would alert him that phones weren’t allowed during pickup time the players didn’t want everybody scattering to their phones and spending their time alone Hahn said the players would police themselves thanks to NCAA rules that prevented them from watching offseason pickup games The younger players could learn about the culture just from watching the juniors and seniors “Everything was just so competitive,” said Hahn “And it wasn’t that coaches were yelling at you It was the players that they had were all intrinsically motivated individuals.” Those were the type of individuals Stevens sought Because he wasn’t the kind of coach to yell at his teams consistently he needed players who required no such motivation “It’s not that they weren’t gonna be held accountable we’re gonna cuss at them and just make them play out of fear,” said Graves “That wasn’t how we were gonna be successful It was (finding) guys that really cared about winning and they came to work Butler featured several stars during Stevens’ tenure and Shelvin Mack went on to play in the NBA Matt Howard was an honorable mention All-American in 2009 it was beyond improbable for a team from the Horizon League to reach two consecutive national championship games No team in the conference’s history had ever reached the Final Four before Stevens searched for players like Nored who would accentuate their teammates daily The culture of work established at the school helped him avoid the wrong fits Hahn noticed a recruit failing to hustle back on defense upperclassmen might have prioritized keeping the recruit happy in hopes he would commit to the school The uber-competitive Hahn wasn’t going to ignore the lack of effort Stevens called Hahn into his office and asked what he said to the young prospect Hahn thought Stevens was angry after learning Hahn had used some language he shouldn’t have used with a 17-year-old Butler ended up missing out on the recruit who became an all-league player at another college but didn’t fit what they wanted at Butler — players who would be desperate to win even during open gym He can’t handle the competitiveness that we want in our guys,’” Hahn recalled Stevens had no experience in an NBA front office when the Celtics named him Danny Ainge’s replacement in June 2021 Those with Stevens at Butler still believed he was more than qualified for the job he’s going to crush this,” said Shrewsberry The former Butler assistants have nodded their heads several times while watching the way Stevens has assembled the Celtics roster They see his impact in the way his team has consistently avoided drama secured buy-in and acquired players committed fully to their development He has looked for all the same qualities he would have wanted at the school “The Jrue Holiday and Derrick White (trades) those are Brad guys right there,” said Shrewsberry “The biggest thing he did (at Butler) was he never held anybody back,” said Hahn “He always let people be who they were because he knew he recruited the right kind of guys in the system He figured out a pattern of success and had some really good talent but the (Payton) Pritchards of the world are just as important as the Jaylen Browns and the Jayson Tatums I think he empowers players by treating everybody the same allowing people to be who they are and trying to get them to just soar with their strengths.” putting the finishing touches on a roster Ainge began building the Celtics knocked the Magic out of the first round in five games after completing their second consecutive 60-win regular season the Celtics will continue their journey to become the NBA’s first repeat champion since the Warriors in 2018 Stevens first stepped into Ainge’s former role one day after a 36-36 season that ended with a first-round playoff exit the organization’s future was filled with uncertainty Stevens has rearranged almost the entire supporting cast He has constructed the Celtics according to his basketball ideals “He really just wants to be around good people we all achieve something bigger than ourselves.” (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/ The Athletic; Photos: Maddie Malhotra/ Getty Images Jay King is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Celtics. He previously covered the team for MassLive for five years. He also co-hosts the "Anything Is Poddable" podcast. Follow Jay on Twitter @byjayking after she completed her first home renovation project in Boston Marchand's Instagram story, however, sparked fresh speculation about a possible offseason return to the Boston Bruins.  The winger commented on the original post showing images from a South Boston home listing on Instagram, celebrating Katrina’s efforts in flipping the $1.79 million property “Huge congrats to @kasloane @kbmliving for completing her first renovation project! So proud of you !!!” Marchand wrote in an Instagram story, reposting content from the Carlisle Group real estate account Team Canada forward Brad Marchand (63) The newly renovated property is located at 2 Leeds Street 2-full/2-half bath detached home at 2 Leeds Street offers over 2,000 sq private yard and two parking spaces — offered at $1,799,000 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙!" As expected, the location of the project showcased in the post, along with Marchand's upcoming free agency following his trade from Boston sparked immediate speculation among fans and media that the home was a signal of his intent to return to the Bruins this summer Brad Marchand's Instagram Story commenting on his wife's project Brad Marchand's Instagram account (@bmarch63) Katrina addressed the rumors directly on her own Instagram story clarifying the project was not undertaken in the Marchands' home but one from a different client of Carlisle Group This is a renovation project of ours not our personal home ❤️ Fun before & afters coming soon 🏡,” Katrina wrote on Instagram Katrina Marchand's Instagram Story clarifying the renovation project Katrina Marchand's Instagram account (@kasloane) Marchand said that he remains open to a return to Boston after one of his first practices with the Panthers “I don’t know, I guess is how I would respond," Marchand said after the Tuesday morning skate at TD Garden "I don’t know what the future brings in terms of how it plays out in the summertime I know it didn’t come together now. Can things change down the road A late crash in the NASCAR Texas race took out Brad Keselowski, former leader Austin Cindric It happened on the back straightaway with 20 laps to go when Keselowski's No 6 Ford Mustang got out of the groove and spun out After much of the field avoided Keselowski Custer and Busch slid into the side of Keselowski's car followed by Dillon Keselowski was trying to win for the first time this year and Bush was attempting to end a winless streak which has reached 68 races and stretches back to June 4 finished second at Texas in 2024 and had a solid run in the race to that point Keselowski and Busch were involved in a wreck at Talladega on April 27 Cindric led 60 laps and won stage one of the race The crash brought out the 11th caution flag of the race Michael McDowell was in the lead after a clean restart coming off the 10th caution Joey Logano went on to win the race followed by Ross Chastain and Blaney Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter Good Cheer remained perfect and gave Louisville trainer Brad Cox another Kentucky Oaks victory Ridden by Luis Saez, Good Cheer raced mid-pack early, made a five-wide move on the final turn and rumbled down the stretch to win the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths on an overcast Friday afternoon in front of 100,910 at Churchill Downs Good Cheer remained undefeated in seven career races “I’m not certain what her ceiling is,” Cox said with Good Cheer joining Monomoy Girl (2018) and Shedaresthedevil (2020) Cox wasn't ready to proclaim Good Cheer the best of the three but likes what he's seen so far “The word I keep going back to is her level of class," Cox said … She just continues to bring it every week in her workouts and her races It was a good day for Louisville trainers, as Cox — a 1998 Iroquois High School graduate — and Drexel Hill — trained by 2000 St. Xavier product Whit Beckman — finished 1-2 Drexel Hill had a slow start and was last after a half-mile before rallying to place at 32-1 odds 1 1/4 lengths ahead of third-place Bless the Broken “She just took a minute to get her stride together," Beckman said she was moving real easily and got a good trip from then on.” The trainer then looked to the winner's circle where Cox was celebrating Good Cheer's win “I’d rather be standing over there," Beckman said with a smile Post time was delayed about 10 minutes because of an afternoon thunderstorm that left the track in "wet fast" condition La Cara and jockey Dylan Davis set the early fractions of 22.58 seconds for the quarter-mile 46.78 seconds for the half-mile and 1:11.36 for three-quarters before fading Saez settled Good Cheer in the middle of the pack along the backstretch before moving on the final turn who has ridden Good Cheer in each of her past six starts said he wasn't concerned about having to go wide it doesn’t matter what move you make," said Saez who won his second Kentucky Oaks after leading Secret Oath to victory in 2022 Good Cheer earned $855,600 for the win and boosted her career earnings to $1,733,230 for owner Godolphin Her perfect record includes four victories at Churchill Downs "Brad and his team have done an outstanding job with her," Godolphin representative Michael Banahan said "We know how difficult it is to keep a horse And to be able to do that and win at the top level like this was fantastic." More Kentucky Oaks: Full payouts for the race Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com Moviemakers and Mercedes-AMG team up to show their excitement for the upcoming F1 feature film Alex LeanseWriterMay 03 stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as Joseph Kosinski directs and Jerry Bruckheimer produces The team behind the F1 movie partnered with Mercedes-AMG which applied its expertise from winning multiple Driver’s and Constructor’s championships to create compelling racing visuals and provided multiple vehicles to decorate various scenes Now, the F1 filmmakers and Mercedes-AMG are celebrating their collaboration with a limited-run vehicle: The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition APXGP is the name of Pitt and Idris’ fictional team in the F1 movie which was filmed at actual F1 races around the world Although Pitt and Idris could never actually lap competitively against Mercedes-AMG F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli their car for the silver screen looks as legit as that of the Silver Arrows Although this scheme is somewhat evocative of Lotus F1 racing teams of years past the APXGP car’s black and gold livery serves as direct inspiration for the new GT 63 APXGP Edition the GT 63 APXGP Edition then gains a variety of details painted in Race Gold—see the lipstick around the grille or accent on the rear diffuser Providing a particularly race-inspired detail is the hand-painted checkered flag pattern applied behind the (also gold) front fender vents Forged 21-inch gold-painted wheels painted tie it all together On the back half of the APXGP Edition surrounding the fixed carbon fiber rear spoiler there’s a gray geometric pattern shared with the movie race car Open the doors and step past sill plates emblazoned with a backlit gold AMG logo and you’ll find a cabin further adorned with the color reserved for a race winner’s medal the APXGP Edition gains gold contrast stitching on the seats The leather accent in the floor mats is itself accented with an embroidered gold AMG logo Even the gloss carbon fiber trim has a special gold thread running through it and AMG Aerodynamics packages included on the APXGP Edition the car gains street presence and a bit of downforce for track driving The GT 63 APXGP Edition will be limited to 52 examples each adorned with a dedication plaque in the center console An edition-specific indoor car cover is also included a life-size inflatable Brad Pitt dummy is equipped to ride shotgun in the 2+2 coupe Just kidding on that part—but if you see a black-and-gold GT 63 whizzing by there’s a decent chance it’s the superstar actor behind the wheel Subscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox For the first time in 15 years, Brad Tavares isn’t part of the UFC’s immediate plans who made his octagon debut all the way back in 2010 has been removed from the UFC roster following the completion of his most recent contract UFC officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Saturday While it’s entirely possible that Tavares could still eventually re-sign with the UFC for now he’s been removed from the roster since he’s out of contract Tavares exits as one of the most experienced UFC veterans in recent history after he made his debut as a 5-0 prospect and now holds a 21-10 record overall Tavares has gone 2-2 in his past four fights, which includes wins over former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and submission specialist Gerald Meerschaert in his latest win back in April The 37-year-old Hawaiian, who now calls Las Vegas home, has faced a long list of top fighters during his career including four current or former middleweight champions including Weidman, Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker It remains to be seen if Tavares eventually agrees to a new deal to return to the UFC or if it’s possible that he ends up potentially signing with a different organization Tavares is a free agent with his UFC contract coming to an end without a new agreement in place Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. 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Kelley Blue Book® Values and pricing are based in part on transactions in your area Your ZIP code also helps us find local deals and highlight other available offers Specialty popcorn buckets shaped like Storm Trooper helmets Mercedes is betting that at least 52 people will love the upcoming Brad Pitt vehicle (pun intended) “F1” enough to drive it The brand will build just 52 copies of a special edition 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe built to commemorate the movie due out late next month the film features Pitt as a Formula 1 driver who comes out of retirement to help a new team and train a rookie driver played by Damson Idris break into the ranks of the world’s most glamorous racing league We can’t testify to the accuracy of a film we haven’t seen But it has the potential to be one of the more authentic racing movies Crews filmed the movie at real Formula 1 races with today’s drivers playing background parts and Pitt’s fictional Apex Grand Prix team taking up real space in the paddocks with Mercedes F1 legend Lewis Hamilton is a producer on the project The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition six-figure Happy Meal toy “features numerous unique design elements and equipment details that closely mirror the design from the film’s fictional APXGP Formula 1 team,” Mercedes says Mercedes has not revealed pricing for the movie model with a 577-horsepower hand-built biturbo V8 engine Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and the AMG Active Ride Control suspension with active roll stabilization But the skin is movie-inspired in black with gold accents matching the livery of the fictional racing team A black-and-gold checkered flag design fades in a subtle gradient extending from the front brake vents Matte Race Gold 21-inch cross-spoke wheels hide black brake calipers “The AMG Performance seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather/microfiber and customized with gold contrast stitching.” Trim elements in carbon fiber have gold-colored thread woven in Each buyer will get a custom indoor car cover to keep their car pristine like a hard compound tire kept warm in the Pitts Simply choose the content you'd like to receive below and we'll send it straight to your inbox Receive upcoming articles by this KBB.com expert The iconic Porsche 911 turned 60 just a few years ago but the uber-911 is about to turn a spry… you’re running out of time to buy a mid-engine Porsche at a price non-millionaires can pay The BMW Z4 has a spirit automakers have almost forgotten how to craft By: Greg Hrinya Brad Gasque, technical marketing leader at DuPont Cyrel Solutions, was presented with the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)’s President’s Award Announcement came at the formal banquet held in conjunction with FTA FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 His journey into flexography wasn’t meticulously planned—it was sparked by a passion for understanding how things work and a drive to make them better Brad has built a career rooted in hands-on solutions From plate troubleshooting to press optimization Brad has become a go-to expert—someone who not only solves problems but helps prevent them by empowering teams through training and guidance.” and now bestowed annually on an individual who stands out for extraordinary commitment to advancing the flexographic printing industry and uplifting the community that powers it FTA’s President’s Award recognizes individuals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their careers to give back to the profession – a leader who shows up early and stands dedicated to making the industry better—for today and for the future Their impact is felt through the innovations they champion the knowledge they share and the people they inspire along the way After starting college as a mechanical engineering student he realized the field didn’t offer the hands-on problem solving he craved A transfer to Clemson University’s Graphic Communications program opened new doors—ones that would lead him directly to the world of packaging and print. Following 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flexography is bright—and in the hands of people like him Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media and apparently we have their fellow GOAT contestant James Holzhauer to thank for bringing these old rivals face-to-face Masters champion and last year’s third-place finisher he recommended that we reach out to the person who has won more money playing Jeopardy than any human (or computer) alive: Ken’s rival of 20 years Jeopardy! greats Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter have shared the stage several times as competitors including when Rutter beat the would-be host in the 2005 Ultimate Tournament of Champions when they were both beat by IBM’s Watson in 2011 when Rutter bested Jennings in the 2014’s Battle of the Decades and when Team Brad beat Team Ken in Jeopardy when you saw that lighthearted exchange between Brad and Ken in the opening introductions — ‘I know you’re delighted to see me Ken’ — think about how many games and decades went into the formation of that moment becoming the first human to ever beat Rutter then Jennings finishing the best-of-3 series with victories in Games 3 and 4 I absolutely loved seeing these two come together again and you can tell Brad Rutter’s ready to reignite the friendly rivalry as he gave Ken Jennings hell for bringing up the 2020 tournament and said he planned to “make fun of” the host a bit while he’s there It may have been Brad Rutter’s first game in five years but Michael Davies certainly didn’t ease him back into the competition upon his long-awaited return Rutter was immediately pitted against last year’s Masters champ Victoria Groce (complete with green jacket) and runner-up Yogesh Raut and he finished in third place for no match points ET Wednesdays on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu Heidi VenableSocial Links NavigationContent ProducerHeidi Venable is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend She started 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He’s had one top 15 qualifying effort this year and that was at Atlanta, and he qualified ninth. There’s just nothing going right for this team right now.” All told, it’s evident Brad Keselowski has been disappointing in 2025, and there’s no way to skirt around that. As the summer rages on, perhaps the former NASCAR Cup Series champion can shock the world and turn things around. If not, the washed allegations will grow louder, and one will have to wonder whether the time to hang up his steering wheel is here. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media stars Brad Pitt as a fictional Formula 1 driver with racing scenes filmed on actual grand prix tracks Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG is racing ahead—not just on the Formula 1 track but also in the movie world While it ranks fourth in all-time Constructors’ Championship titles with eight wins in 75 seasons, Mercedes is boldly moving into the cinematic lane. The brand plays a leading role in F1 a major racing movie set to hit theaters this summer In celebration of its deep involvement with the film, Mercedes unveiled a limited-edition supercar—the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition”—on Saturday night during the Miami Grand Prix festivities The car is a tribute to the movie and a real-world collector’s item COMMENTABOUT THE AUTHORSujita Sinha By clicking sign up, you confirm that you accept this site's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Premium View full article You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Sign up for a new account in our community Good Cheer won Friday’s 151st running of the Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths making it the third time in the last seven years that Cox has been the winning trainer The Louisville native won in 2018 with Monomoy Girl and 2020 with Shedaresthedevil But none were quite as dominant as Good Cheer, who is now undefeated in seven starts including a perfect 4-for-4 mark at Churchill Downs "I'm not sure what her ceiling is," Cox said as she broke wide coming off the second turn and simply outraced the pack extending a length-and-a-half lead to win comfortably All of a sudden, it’s fair to ask, can Cox duplicate Kenny McPeek this year McPeek became the first trainer since 1952 to sweep the Oaks and the Kentucky Derby in the same year If it feels like there are similarities between the two Both had fillies that were the better horse He pulled it off with a near-perfect trip from the No Cox’s horse, Final Gambit At 30-1 odds, he’s even more of a long shot than Mystik Dan (18-1) was last year. Cox is still looking for a chance to cross the finish line first. His Derby victory in 2021 with Mandaloun was only awarded after Medina Spirit failed a drug test and was disqualified there’s currently plenty Good Cheer in Cox’s barn She’s a superstar in the making having accepted and met every challenge to date Challenge might not even be the right word as Good Cheer has won all of her races by a combined 44 3/4 lengths Cox acknowledged there were some skeptics of her ability to win the Oaks because of her speed figures that didn't suggest there would be any separation That other fillies in the field could run just as fast as her "The one thing I kept going back with her was she beat some really good fillies in Quietside here in the fall and some others," Cox said And that's probably the most impressive thing Friday’s running of the Kentucky Oaks wasn’t about speed figures or best trips It came down to which filly could handle all of the intangibles that no trainer or jockey could plan for in the days leading up to the race as could they be prepared for running on a sloppy track But no one imagined the severe weather delay that hit Churchill Downs around the ninth race at 4 p.m The video monitors throughout the stands and stationed near concessions all posted an ominous warning reiterated by a voice over the public announcement system telling them to seek shelter It sent well-dressed spectators in their pink-clad outfits to the exits in droves like the outcome was decided in the final minutes of a basketball game it only led to about a 10-minute delay for the Oaks' post at 6:03 p.m That wasn't enough time to damper Good Cheer's run Cox said while the track was wetter than he thought during the walk over to the paddock Good Cheer won an allowance race over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs by 17 lengths in September "She'd handled track and performed very well on our off track here last September so we were confident that she could handle it," Cox said Good Cheer solidified her place in history Cox will see if Final Gambit can do the same Reach sports columnist C.L. Brown at clbrown1@gannett.com, follow him on X at @CLBrownHoops and subscribe to his newsletter at profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest to make sure you never miss one of his columns the Olmos Park man accused of murdering his wife appeared in court today seeking to have part of his murder indictment dismissed Related: Brad Simpson seeks dismissal of part of murder indictment after wife's disappearance Simpson and his attorney argued before Judge Joel Perez that the indictment was too vague particularly regarding the "clearly dangerous act" prosecutors allege led to Suzanne's death Related: Missing Mom Suzanne Simpson Murder Case: Defendant seeks to suppress evidence It has been over six months since Suzanne went missing and Simpson remains in custody at the Bexar County Jail TS Conductor announced plans to establish its second U.S South Carolina—ushering in the next generation of advanced conductors Marking the largest economic investment in Jasper County’s history the company is committing $134 million to the project including a 300,000-square-foot facility and creating 462 new jobs Recently appointed by TS Conductor as the new Executive Plant Manager is Clemson MBA graduate Brad Thompson With over 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and operational leadership at Bosch Rexroth Thompson saw the MBA as a key to unlocking the next phase of his career That move paid off when a recruiter reached out about the role at TS Conductor “The opportunity to join a growing company such as TS Conductor was the perfect next step for my career,” says Thompson “To be able to lead such an important investment in our state is a humbling experience Thompson’s journey began at Bosch Rexroth as a CNC Machinist while studying for his undergraduate degree in business administration from Limestone University he was promoted to a Shift Supervisor position for his first leadership role and knew leading and developing people was what he wanted to do Thompson realized he had hit a ceiling and knew an MBA would help him take the next step in his career After visiting an open house with the admissions team Thompson knew Clemson was the MBA program for himself but Clemson’s comprehensive approach with the curriculum and emphasis on networking made the decision easy for me,” Thompson explains “The networking piece of my experience opened up doors that I never would have imagined and I am reaping those benefits to this day.” Another lasting impact the Clemson MBA Program had on Thompson was what he learned in his coursework Dee Kivett’s course on Six Sigma methodology was instrumental in my career in improving processes,” states Thompson “As TS Conductor builds the new manufacturing center to be more data-driven I have been able to bring a structured approach to problem-solving and improve on the company’s existing processes.” The Hardeeville facility will produce an aluminum encapsulated composite core conductor—an innovative technology in high demand among utility companies These next-gen conductors are up to three times more efficient and play a vital role in enhancing U.S the site’s proximity to the Port of Savannah will support strategic exports to Europe and beyond Even though construction is still underway “The new plant will allow our company to expand capacity by 20 times that of the Huntington Beach allowing us to meet the demands of current utility partners domestically,” Thompson details there is already talks to continue expansion by another million square feet for the South Carolina location to keep up with market demands.” Thompson remains deeply connected to his alma mater through his involvement with the MBA Alumni Council he’s paying forward the guidance and support he once received “It has been a way to pay it back to Clemson as a small part of the greater Clemson Family,” shares Thompson “To connect with current students to share my experiences from the program and offer feedback from a real-world position has been enjoyable It allows for the students to grow their network and for us on the council to make an impact on the next class of graduates.” “We are so proud of Brad and what he has done for our students,” says Jamie Patterson Director of Career Services and Student Experience for the Clemson MBA Program “It has been exciting to watch him continue to achieve so much after completing his MBA while still maintaining the importance of giving back and supporting the next generation of leaders from our program He is a perfect example of what it means to be a part of the Clemson MBA family and we wish him continued success and happiness in this new adventure.” Or email us at news@clemson.edu Clemson News is the go-to source for stories and news about the innovations research and accomplishments of the Clemson Family SEC announces Brad Davis Community Service Award winners - Southeastern ConferenceMay 01, 2025ShareXFacebookSEC announces Brad Davis Community Service Award winnersThe Southeastern Conference has announced the male and female Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners for each of its 16 member institutions Live Cast It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Mancuso uncle and friend whose kindness and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew him Brad loved all sports and was passionate about wrestling – participating and tennis in addition to riding horses and fishing Brad loved classic automobiles and spent many happy hours admiring working on them and participating in auto shows He also had a deep love for his many cherished dogs over the years Brad’s family is deeply grateful to the extraordinary medical team at Nebraska Medicine for the compassionate care he received over more than 30 years their dedicated support was nothing short of outstanding providing comfort and dignity during his time of need Brad’s memory will live on in the love and laughter he shared with family and friends and a zest for the simple pleasures in life the family requests that donations be directed to the University of Nebraska Foundation noting the Living Donor Fund/Brad Mancuso Your light will forever shine in our hearts from 5:00-6:00PM followed by a CELEBRATION OF BRAD’S LIFE where we will come together to honor his legacy with comments beginning at 6:00PM at West Center Chapel Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com Many were the enjoyable hours spent playing Pitch with Brad please take comfort in knowing what a great caring mom you were and that Brad was welcomed by his dad and his cherished dogs to live forever in peace and free from pain Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries © 2024 All Rights Reserved Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Carly warns Lulu not to tell Dante about his child and Willow believes she knows who drugged Drew Carly claims she wanted to check on her grandchildren so she needs to go through her to see them Willow isn’t up for this as she’s exhausted from her trip to Germany Carly thinks Michael’s wised up to her and Willow asks Nina if she’s an idiot for believing Drew Nina points out Willow was furious a few hours ago Nina asks if it is possible she wants to believe Drew because she’s upended her whole life for him It wouldn’t just be about Drew’s choices Willow says she has been asking herself the same thing Nina tells Willow that it’s clear Drew has been unfaithful and he’s not the man she thinks he is She says Drew pursued her when she was still married She must think long and hard before forgiving him Nina asks Willow what she’s thinking Willow believes the escort gave the drugs to Drew More: Could this be who tried to kill Sonny? she’s stunned when Dante says he loves her too “Me too.” Dante says he feels the way she does but he can’t think about it as he’s still in love with Sam Dante tells Lulu there is still something between them but he thinks she’s projecting her issues about their situation onto Brook Lynn Lulu calls that ridiculous and says Dante wouldn’t say that if he knew… Dante asks “Knew what?” Lulu says Brook Lynn has done some awful stuff Dante yells at her to stop beating around the bush and tell him what Brook Lynn has done Carly arrives and asks if everything is okay Lulu opens up to Carly about their argument and has decided to tell Dante the truth about Brook Lynn “Don’t you dare!”  Carly reminds her how Robin blew up her Michael and Jason’s lives about AJ being Michael’s father Lulu says AJ had a right to know the truth but Carly argues it wasn’t Robin’s place to tell him and it’s not Lulu’s place to say a thing to Dante “If you knew Jason had a kid out there you wouldn’t tell him?” Dante is important to her like Jason is to Carly she’ll regret it for the rest of her life Carly says Brook Lynn’s son could have a wonderful life and not even know he’s adopted She needs to make sure she is doing this because she feels Dante needs to know More: Kristina confides in Lucky [Preview] Tracy asks Lois where her great-grandson is  Tracy’s glad she’s not denying it let’s do this!” Tracy explains what she knows and wants to know if putting the baby up for adoption was Brook Lynn’s idea or hers Lois says the decision was Brook Lynn’s Tracy feels Lois has been deceiving this family for decades and forced Brook Lynn to keep this secret Lois says she did precisely what Brook Lynn asked her to and the only thing she did was convince her daughter she wasn’t a terrible person for getting pregnant Lois tells Tracy that if she doesn’t want to believe her Brook Lynn doesn’t know where her son is but Tracy felt she purposefully left the Quartermaines out because they had the money to help Brook Lynn out back then Brook Lynn said she wasn’t ready to be a mother and didn’t want to go down her father’s route dumping her baby off with the Qs just like Tracy dumped Dillion and Ned off on Lila and Monica Tracy yells that is why she gave the baby up for adoption Tracy says if Lois finds them insufferable She can’t wait for the day she can rid this house of her and she feels that day is quickly approaching More: Nina and Portia’s big mistake! Drew recalls being with Tracy at the Port Charles Grill and he’ll tell Mac when he remembers more who suggests his memory will come back in time She also suggests he check his phone’s GPS to see where he may have been last night Drew finds that he came to the hospital and remembers meeting with Portia and Marco explains he was just grabbing files for a client and used it as an excuse to run into him They head to the vending machines as Lucas is on a break and then go to Lucas’ office what with Drew’s performance at The Savoy Lucas and Marco are both excited for their next date Brad storms into Portia’s office with his new leverage which is that he got K for her and pulled all sorts of medical files on Drew so she could figure out the perfect dose for him He knows Portia was behind Drew’s party the night before Portia says nobody would believe an ex-con over her and she knew he’d use this to blackmail her again She orders him out of her office and to leave her alone or she’ll make sure he goes down for drugging Drew and then spots Lucas with Marco in his office and sees how cozy they are as they share some chips Brad goes to Drew and tells him he has something that might interest him Drew insists that Brad has nothing he wants “Not even who facilitated your body shot party?” Drew’s suddenly interested More: Celebrating soaps’ asian characters and actors Emma finds that her thumb drive with her work is missing Emma doesn’t have one and freaks out Danny finally finds Rocco alone and passed out Danny rushes to get Gio to help with Rocco Danny says they have to get him home without anyone finding out but promises Danny not to tell Emma what is going on as she’s Anna’s granddaughter Gio makes an excuse to Emma for why he has to go She says she got the drive back to Emma and told Emma and Gio that she’s seen him on campus a lot “Are you homesick yet?” She notes she is home but he points out she’s just pretending this is her life now Joss understands and admits she misses parts of her old life but those parts were gone whether she joined the WSB or not and jokes he’ll see her around campus  Emma and Joss hang out and talk about college Emma again thanks her for finding her drive she could have kissed the research position goodbye Emma also thinks about how much fun they had back in the day with Cam and Spencer He could be your best friend and stab you in the back Joss tells Emma she doesn’t want her to freak out if she doesn’t get that research position but Gio insists he stick around as he has experience with this Danny goes up to the main house to make coffee and get aspirin Gio realizes Rocco’s phone is missing as he’ll go look for it at the beach in case anyone tries to call him Cody noticed the lights were on and asks what happened he says they need to get him to the hospital now and a doctor takes over getting Rocco treatment for suspected alcohol poisoning Dante finds Lois and rants to her about this thing between Brook Lynn and Lulu and how Lulu doesn’t seem to want to let it go Lois says sometimes strong women don’t get along and he should probably stay out of it if he doesn’t want to drive himself crazy Lois offers to go with Dante to the hospital and Dante says he’ll call Lulu on the way and Cody and Gio fill them in on what they know On the next General Hospital, Dante holds Gio responsible for Rocco’s condition, Carly tells Danny to take responsibility and Brad offers to tell Drew everything for the right price Before you go, check out our May Sweeps Preview Gallery below Brad Pitt is set to appear in Heart of the Beast the Grammy winner is notching up his prep even to the level to match his co-star Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant It is well-known that the Titanic star went to great lengths for the role the Fight Club actor wanted to challenge himself similarly "Of course Brad is competitive enough to want to top what Leo did But even matching that level of extreme physicality would be remarkable “Brad is going into Heart of the Beast with his eyes wide open as a producer and somebody who is going to be putting himself through an enormous amount of physical punishment to get this story told." Navy Seal stranded in the North American wilderness with his retired combat dog Sources say the Fury star did not like going to the gym "he’s been doing as much outdoors training as he can putting his flexibility and endurance to the test." but Brad has been quietly amping up his workouts with the specifics of this wilderness adventure in mind," the bird chirped Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application in Mount Pleasant the son of Robert and Margaret (Grey) Ford He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School Brad continued his education at Southeastern Community College studying tool and die 1971,Brad was united in marriage to Sherry Housh in Kahoka He has lived in the Mount Pleasant community his entire life He worked as a welder for Alliant Energy for many years and you could find Brad racing modifieds at 34 Raceway in West Burlington and Lee County Speedway in Donnellson Brad is survived by his wife Sherry; son David and wife Stefanie Ford of Mount Pleasant and their children Ethan and Natalie daughter Angie and husband Justin Stover of Mediapolis He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.Brad’s family requests no flowers or memorials They would like anyone that knew and liked Brad For anyone that knew Brad and didn’t like him rest assured the feeling was mutual.According to Brad’s wishes he has been cremated and there will be no service The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Brad and his family.  All text and images © Powell Funeral Homes This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors CLICK HERE TO ACCESS LIVESTREAMING OF FUNERAL left this world peacefully after a brief illness in Paradise While we feel the deep ache of his absence we also celebrate a life that was full of love He spent 50 years married to the love of his life with whom he was smitten with at first sight and were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan temple on August 1 and built a family that became his everything He poured his heart into his grandchildren who brought him endless joy and a sparkle in his eye Outside of work he loved restoring old cars and loved spending time out in his shop tinkering with whatever he had going and will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and laughter He also had a deep love for traveling and adventures and spent his later years exploring the world with his wife and would come home with all sorts of stories and souvenirs we find peace in knowing he’s home now and for showing us the value of hard work and family and all four children; Tausha (Chris) Porter Ryan (Kristan) Checketts and Chris (Candi) Checketts Along with his beloved grandchildren; Kelly The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers April 26th at 12:00 PM at the South Paradise church located at 155 East 9400 South in Paradise A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM  Interment will be in the Paradise City cemetery The funeral will be livestreamed and can be accessed by clicking on the following link: CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVESTREAM Click this link to view additional details about C. Brad's Services Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text In case you hadn’t heard, Brad Pitt is racing into cinemas this June with his long-anticipated Formula 1 film. To mark the occasion, Mercedes has decided to join the party by unveiling a limited-edition version of its AMG GT this real special coupe will be limited to just 52 units worldwide and comes wrapped in a distinctive black and gold livery styled after the fictional APXGP F1 team featured in the movie This exclusive version of the Mercedes AMG GT is built on the GT 63 4Matic+ platform which means it packs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 pushing out 585 horsepower What sets it apart visually is a matte black paint job paired with an unapologetically generous amount of gold trim Read: Mercedes Gifts F1 Star A Supercar But He’s Banned From Driving For 3 Years You’ll notice it right away on the grille outlined in gold against a blacked-out backdrop where gold stripes run down the doors and into the rear fenders the paint transitions into a mix of black and dark grey patterns Mercedes didn’t stop at a fancy paint scheme. The APXGP Edition also includes the AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber package and the AMG Aerodynamics package There’s also the AMG Night Package II bringing in more black accents to complete the look The APXGP-inspired parts adorn the cabin as well. The AMG Performance seats have gold stitching and there are gold elements on the steering wheel Merc’s sports car also rocks a Burmester 3D audio system with 15 speakers and a ‘Limited Edition 1 of 52’ badge While every current F1 team makes an appearance in the film, Mercedes-AMG played a larger role behind the scenes. The automaker provided several vehicles for filming, including an SL, a G-Class who recently traded silver for red at Ferrari Mercedes hasn’t revealed pricing or confirmed which regions will get a slice of the 52-car pie there’s a good chance it’s already spoken for This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page a beloved pediatric surgeon and researcher who specialized in gastrointestinal surgery in children Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis and had been the director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at WashU Medicine and the pediatric surgeon-in-chief at St Louis Children’s Hospital from 2007 to 2023 Warner was an exceptionally talented surgeon with special expertise in pediatric cancer surgery and surgical procedures for inflammatory bowel disease he mentored countless students and residents who credit Warner’s warmth and kindness to helping them advance their own careers Warner was a phenomenal surgeon and a rigorous researcher an exceptional educator and a dedicated mentor,” said John A Bixby Endowed Professor and head of the Department of Surgery Louis and knew he wanted to be a doctor even as a child having been inspired by his mother’s stories from her work as a nurse he volunteered in the emergency room of what was then Jewish Hospital on the Washington University Medical Campus where WashU Medicine surgeons allowed him into the operating room to observe procedures Warner earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine before moving on to a residency in surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital eventually becoming an attending surgeon in the Division of Pediatric Surgery program director for the pediatric surgery residency and director of surgery research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital He also was professor of surgery and of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine The opportunity to have a leadership role in pediatric surgery at WashU Medicine and St Louis Children’s Hospital drew Warner back to St He brought considerable energy to the department recruiting new surgeons and building new surgical programs to address the needs of patients near and far he touched the lives of countless patients residents and colleagues and made everyone feel seen and valued Warner’s own research was directly inspired by a patient he encountered early in his career: a 4-year-old with short bowel syndrome a condition characterized by shortened intestines which makes it difficult to absorb nutrients Because the boy’s condition prevented him from digesting food normally he carried a backpack with a battery-powered feeding pump that delivered nutrients into a vein Warner was so moved by the child’s resilience and determination he dedicated his own research to improving outcomes for short bowel syndrome particularly examining how the intestine grows and recovers after portions of the organ have been surgically removed Warner also was deeply committed to training the next generation of pediatric surgeons He developed a world-class pediatric surgery training program at WashU Medicine which quickly became a top rotation and residency choice for medical students he was honored last year with a Distinguished Service Teaching Award bestowed by WashU Medicine medical students in appreciation for faculty members’ dedication patience and skill in training aspiring physicians fellow physician and research collaborator director of the Division of Newborn Medicine Chair in Newborn Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and professor of pediatrics at WashU Medicine; their two daughters Lauren and Emily; a grandchild; and extended family A celebration of life event on the Medical Campus will be planned for a future date Read more on the Bopp Chapel website Originally published on the WashU Medicine website Obituaries Campus & Community Medicine Obituaries Read more stories from School of Medicine Visit School of Medicine Child tuition benefit webinar offered Flags lowered in memory of Pope Francis WashU moves training to Workday Learning Biology students win annual awards McKelvey Engineering honors 2025 distinguished alumni Student Life wins best newspaper honor at Missouri College Media awards Obituary: Brad Warner, professor of pediatric surgery, 66 Julian Fleischman, associate professor emeritus, 91 William D. Owens, MD, professor emeritus of anesthesiology, 85 Understanding genetic factors behind a pediatric brain tumor Study examines overlap in causes of cancer, neurodevelopmental disorders Pollina honored for innovations in neuroscience 05.05.25 04.28.25 04.14.25 Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo Jhan Carlos Salazar Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg Who Knew WashU? 1.27.21 Who Knew WashU? 1.13.21 Who Knew WashU? 12.9.20 – On Thursday the Southeastern Conference announced the male and female Brad Davis Community Service Award Winners for each of its 16 member institutions who will all receive a $7,500 post-graduate scholarship provided by the SEC The University of Kentucky is represented by swimmer Bridget Engel and track & cross country star Jackson Watts The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship is named for former Associate Commissioner Brad Davis  He had been a member of the SEC staff since 1988 first serving as an assistant commissioner until 1994 when he was promoted to associate commissioner Bridget Engel represents the swim and dive program as Kentucky’s Female SEC Community Service Award winner The fifth-year has worked tirelessly both in and out of the pool but also has earned credit for the countless hours she helps within the community Engel has been most active in volunteering with children at Southland Youth Ministry but also the Ronald McDonald house and Markey Cancer Center as well This school year she has contributed nearly 50 hours giving back to Lexington and the surrounding areas The representative for the Male SEC Community Service Award for the Wildcats is track and field/cross country distance runner Watts has contributed to several different groups and local organizations primarily working with the Big Brother Big Sister program serving the Lexington area by mentoring the youth in the local school system Watts was also honored with the Community Service Award at the 2025 CATSPYS Awards ceremony Both student-athletes are great examples of hard work in all aspects of life and have shown dedication to Kentucky over their college careers Engel and Watts are both nominees for the Male and Female Brad Davis Community Service Leaders of the Year which will be announced later in May and the overall winner receiving $10,000 as well as the confirmation of another fighter's retirement The UFC has been particularly ruthless as of late While they've signed some talent like Aaron Pico and Reinier De Ridder the most hyped signings are older fighters like Patricio Pitbull and Kyoji Horiguchi Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesUFC removes Brad Tavares Dan Argueta from official fighter rosterPer UFC Roster Tracker perennial middleweight gatekeeper Brad Tavares has been removed from the UFC roster Tavares enjoyed a 15-year stint in the promotion during which he fought the who's who of UFC middleweight including future champions Israel Adesanya He ends his run with a promotional record of 16-10 last defeating Gerald Meerschaert in April it's entirely possible his contract is up for renewal; Whether Tavares or the UFC wants to re-sign it's likely Tavares moves on to other pastures He was surprisingly never submitted in his 31 professional fights Dan Argueta announced his retirement in April and has been officially removed from the UFC roster Tavares debuted unofficially as part of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 in January 2010 serving as a somber reminder that even the most accustomed fighters aren't safe from the roster purge Stick with MMAKnockout for more FREE coverage of the UFC, MMA, Boxing. Follow MMAKnockout on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER After dispatching the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games Florida enters the series against Toronto with momentum and with a familiar Maple Leafs foe in their lineup Among the storylines heading into the matchup is Brad Marchand’s presence on Florida’s roster following his trade-deadline acquisition Marchand spent nearly 16 full seasons with the Boston Bruins faced the Leafs multiple times in the regular season and the playoffs and is known for his gritty style of play and leadership According to teammate Matthew Tkachuk, who appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday “He’s probably just got the experience against some of these and knows when [to] get them off their game,” Tkachuk said ”He’s got some pretty good chirps.” Tkachuk emphasized how rare it is to find players who can irritate opponents verbally and still produce making them more complete than casual enforcers limited to bringing physicality to the game “The guy that makes you the most mad and the guy that’s in your face—you know but can also go on the ice and back it up and put the puck in the net and produce and ultimately win games,” Tkachuk said “We’re very lucky to have a guy like that.” Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) works out during warmups against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena Marchand, who registered four assists in the first round, spoke about Tkachuk earlier in the series during an "NHL on TNT" interview in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Lightning “He’s a terrible guy,” Marchand said ”You see the mindset he gets into when it becomes game time.” After a slow start to the transfer portal season Illinois has finally kicked it off in the transfer portal and coach Brad Underwood finally has something to celebrate Underwood has landed four commitments from players who hail from the Balkans this offseason with the latest coming Monday in Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal chose the Fighting Illini over North Carolina and Stanford the Illini dipped a couple of toes in the overseas market and came out with Lithuania’s Kasparas Jakucionis and Croatia’s Tomislav Ivisic with the two ending up as two of their best players last season Illinois will feature a total of five players with European nationality – Tomislav and Mihailo Petrovic (Serbia) and Andrej Stojakovic (a Cal transfer whose father is a Croatian of Serbian and Greek descent Fans are beginning to see the funny side of Illinois’s roster ahead of next season Illinois can now field a starting five of strictly Balkans and a Reddit user even named the coach Brad “Tito” Underwood With the influx of international players on the roster Illinois and Underwood have also embraced the movement Underwood even has a hilarious moniker: “Bradimir.” Underwood partnered with Gameday Spirit to sell “Bradimir” T-shirts and hoodies with a portion of every sale going to the Orange Krush Foundation The organization donates money to various charities in the Champaign-Urbana area that aim to help the less fortunate Pretovic is 22 years old and was an MVP candidate in the Adriatic League averaging around 14 points and seven assists Stojakovic is an elite shot-maker from all three levels and will step in as the premier scorer on the wing KEEP READING: ‘Bradimir Underwood’ — Illinois Fans Don’t Hold Back as Brad Underwood’s Latest Post Sparks Hilarious Reactions He slots in well with the European theme that Underwood has fallen in love with as well as his big-time offensive skill sets and good positional size there’s no reason this team shouldn’t contend with Purdue and Michigan for some Big Ten hardware and a top-two seed in the Big Dance Underwood and Illinois lost to Kentucky in the second round of this year’s NCAA tournament but they should be able to improve upon that finish this year Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker BLOOMINGTON — An independent investigation found Thursday that former Indiana basketball team physician Brad Bomba Sr. did not act "in bad faith or with an improper purpose" while conducting examinations through his career, according to an 874-page investigation report Indiana University released The report concluded that Bomba conducted digital rectal examinations (DREs) as a routine part of his annual physical examinations (PPEs) of players throughout his tenure and those examinations were “by virtually all accounts” conducted in a clinically appropriate manner Jones Day also found no evidence to suggest Bomba obtained any sexual gratification in performing the tests “The evidence did not lead us to conclude that Dr Bomba acted in bad faith or with an improper purpose when performing DREs while conducting thorough and complete PPEs of a college-age student athletes,” the report states the law firm representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Indiana University and Tim Garl “The Jones Day report confirms that IU officials knew that Dr was penetrating these young athletes’ rectums and IU refused to stop it.” An attorney representing Bomba provided USA Today Network with a statement from Bomba's son Brad Bomba Jr.: "Our family has not had a chance to read the 874 pages of the Jones Day report in full but we understand its conclusion affirms what we have known our entire lives which is that our father was a caring physician who treated his patients in a clinically appropriate manner always placing their health as his top priority." including multiple student-athletes from each decade that Bomba served as team physician and reviewed more than 100,000 documents spanning six decades The law firm also retained three independent medical experts with a background in sports medicine and high-level athletics Jones Day cited the opinions of those experts to conclude that it was “not clearly unreasonable” for Bomba to include DREs as part of the basketball team’s annual physical exams Jones Day has worked on similarly prominent investigations in college athletics either as representation or in providing independent review of facts including cases at Michigan and Michigan State in recent years "Indiana University will continue to work toward ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community and will continue to take any and all allegations of misconduct seriously," the university said in the release of the report Brad Bomba’s standard of careBomba performed the vast majority of annual physicals (PPEs) players were required to undergo at the start of each season throughout his tenure They were described in the report as “comprehensive and thorough” with Bomba requiring a series of tests — examples included vision and dental exams orthopedic exams and blood work — that went beyond the standard annual physical for a college-age male The digital rectal examinations Bomba performed were among the tests Jones Day said “exceeded” the baselines for a standard annual physical for a student-athlete that didn’t have a condition or history that would support it There were 11 former players who expressed concerns about the DREs to Jones Day — three players told the law firm “they felt violated or humiliated” — but the report states that a “substantial majority” of former IU basketball and football players reported “favorable” experiences with Bomba as a medical professional Jones Day sought to interview as many former players and staff members as possible as part of the investigation While the law firm maintained an open hotline for calls and emails it also reached out to hundreds of former student-athletes going back to the 1960s based on a list of alumni provided by the university “A large proportion of witnesses who had encounters with Dr including a significant majority of former basketball players and staff Bomba and expressed their support for him,” the report states including physicians in the community and former student athletes felt the allegations against him were a shame or travesty including those who received DREs during their physicals Bomba in admirable terms and clearly hold him in high regard the former longtime team physician for the University of Florida Stanford’s former longtime athletics physician Notre Dame’s former longtime medical director They agreed that it was an “uncommon practice” to include DREs as part of an annual physical for a student-athlete — the report noted that other physicians including Dr John Miller who performed annual physicals for IU at the time didn’t perform DREs — but the experts had differing views on whether it was an appropriate standard of care Jones Day also received letters from various community physicians with the majority stating that conducting DREs as part of an annual physical was an accepted medical standard “These respective conclusions show that professional minds can differ on the appropriateness of Dr Bomba’s practices and that there is no clear uniformity around what the standard of care would have been during Dr our ultimate assessment is that it was not clearly unreasonable for Dr Bomba to include a DRE in the PPEs he performed for the IU men’s basketball team.” Individuals associated with Indiana University learned about Bomba administering DREs as part of his annual physical exams through second-hand accounts during his tenure Jones Day found that all those individuals believed the exams to be within Bomba’s medical discretion The law firm found no documented complaints against Bomba “made to state licensing authorities; state and campus law enforcement; the IU athletic department; the IU basketball program; the IU Office of Institutional Equity and its predecessor departments.” who is a defendant in the lawsuit filed by Mujezinovic was the staff member most frequently mentioned by players as having overhead their discussions about the exams He was interviewed by Jones Day as part of its investigation Garl said it was “no secret” that Bomba performed DREs and players spoke openly about it in the form of “locker room humor," but he considered the DREs to be part of the basketball team’s “executive-level concierge-style medical care," the report said He also noted there was no punishment for a player who refused one and they could still be cleared to play “Garl said that if he made too much of a fuss about the DREs the players might be more reluctant to undergo their physical exam,” the report stated “Garl said he thus took more of a business approach to the exams but admitted that he would sometimes join in the locker room humor It was not 'sexual talk,' but characterized as 'razzing.' Garl acknowledged that he made comments like Dr Bomba 'is a big guy and he has big fingers.' But Garl emphasized that Bomba’s decision to include DREs as part of each player’s PPE.” While Jones Day categorized Garl’s comments about the exams as “unprofessional,” the law firm concluded that he had a “good faith belief” that DREs were medically appropriate and he wasn't alone every IU employee or official with whom we spoke who became aware of the DREs believed they were appropriate and had no sexual connotation," the report stated DeLaney & DeLaney issued a statement on behalf of plaintiff Mujezinovic that said “The report did not help me understand the rationale for Dr Bomba Sr.’s actions or for IU’s failure to act It seems to me that IU stayed quiet at the expense of me and the other players.” More: IU has treated basketball players differently since Bob Knight. Probe suggests they stop Microsoft released the very first version of Microsoft Word It was a major milestone in the company’s journey to enhance people’s productivity through innovation It also marked the young and growing company’s first big step in Europe with the first Microsoft product localized in multiple European languages our economic reliance on Europe has always run deep We recognize that our business is critically dependent on sustaining the trust of customers and actively defend Europe’s cybersecurity Our support for Europe has always been–and always will be–steadfast we are committed to providing digital stability That is why today Microsoft is announcing five digital commitments to Europe These start with an expansion of our cloud and AI infrastructure in Europe aimed at enabling every country to fully use these technologies to strengthen their economic competitiveness And they include a promise to uphold Europe’s digital resilience regardless of geopolitical and trade 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with greater control over data location A second aspect of our diversified approach involves sovereign cloud datacenters Microsoft has partnered with Capgemini and Orange Designed as a “cloud de confiance” (trusted cloud) platform Bleu offers a broad range of Microsoft Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365 productivity tools operated under French control a similar sovereign cloud initiative is underway through a partnership between Microsoft and Arvato Systems (a Bertelsmann IT subsidiary) is creating a sovereign cloud platform for the German public sector hosted in German datacenters and operated by German personnel A third aspect of our work involves our collaboration with European cloud providers to offer Microsoft applications and services on their local cloud infrastructure This partnership provides these European providers with the opportunity to run Microsoft applications on more favorable terms than we make available to Amazon and Google we are developing new technology and 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committed not only to building digital infrastructure for Europe but to respecting the role that laws across Europe play in regulating our products and services Microsoft is committed to helping Europe navigate the uncertain geopolitical and trade environment and better manage risk by strengthening the continent’s digital resilience We will always strive to be a voice of reason that promotes mutual opportunities and stable ties across the Atlantic We in fact believe that even amidst current trade and tariff disputes there is a strong consensus in Washington supporting the sustained flow of digital services from the United States to Europe We also are listening closely to the views of European governments and leaders need to have rock-solid confidence in the digital infrastructure on which they rely Microsoft is headquartered in the United States but we provide cloud services to Europe through corporate entities headquartered in Europe To further cement the nexus between Microsoft and Europe going forward our European datacenter operations and their boards will be overseen by a European board of directors that consists exclusively of European nationals and operates under European law In the unlikely event we are ever ordered by any government anywhere in the world to suspend or cease cloud operations in Europe we are committing that Microsoft will promptly and vigorously contest such a measure using all legal avenues available By including a new European Digital Resilience Commitment in all of our contracts with European national governments and the European Commission we will make this commitment legally binding on Microsoft Corporation and all its subsidiaries Microsoft has a demonstrated history of pursuing litigation when that has been needed to protect the rights of our customers and other stakeholders This includes four lawsuits we filed against the U.S Executive Branch during President Obama’s tenure including to protect the privacy of our customers’ data in the United States and Europe Supreme Court to uphold the rights of employees who are immigrants We are confident of our legal rights to ensure continuous operation of our datacenters in Europe And we are prepared to back this confidence with our contractual commitments to European governments we will designate and rely upon European partners with contingency arrangements for operational continuity in the unlikely event Microsoft were ever required by a court to suspend services We are already enabling our partners in France and Germany to do this for the Bleu and Delos datacenters and we will pursue arrangements for our public cloud datacenters in Europe We will store back-up copies of our code in a secure repository in Switzerland and we will provide our European partners with the legal rights needed to access and use this code if needed for this purpose Microsoft has long been at the forefront in designing and implementing technology solutions to protect customer data We enable customers to control where their data is stored and processed We offer customers robust capabilities across the entire cloud stack from infrastructure to platform to software as a service from Azure to Microsoft 365 to Dynamics 365 We back our technical solutions with strong contractual commitments and a demonstrated history of going to court on behalf of our customers Reflecting our continuing commitment to innovation we recently finished implementing our EU Data Boundary project This offers European customers the ability to have their data stored and processed in Europe our European commercial and public sector customers have been able to store and process their data and personal identifiers for Microsoft core cloud services—including Microsoft 365 and Azure services—within the EU and EFTA regions Microsoft completed the project by extending the EU Data Boundary to include professional services data from technical support interactions we make these solutions available in all our European cloud regions and throughout our tech stack Our Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty offers customers a range of other tools to secure data we will continue our fight to protect the rights of European customers Microsoft has a strong track record of going to court in the rare instances that we need to protect European data from unauthorized access We have consistently fought legal demands that conflict with European law and have taken our challenges all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States as a direct result of litigation Microsoft brought on behalf of our European customers Congress enacted legislation that guarantees our right to object to U.S law enforcement demands to access European data that conflict with EU law We codified our promise to protect our European customers’ data with our Defending Your Data commitment in which we agreed to challenge any government demand for EU public sector or enterprise customer data where we have a legal basis for doing so We have included that commitment in our customer contracts and backed it up with a promise to compensate customers if we disclose their data in violation of EU law Today we commit to further strengthen and expand solutions that allow European customers to control and protect their data We are embarking on new steps to listen to and consult with European customers to build on what already is the most complete and sovereignty solutions that any cloud services provider now offers to customers in Europe We look forward to sharing in the coming months the conclusions that emerge and the new steps we decide to take For more details about Microsoft’s data protection and compliance programs, see the Microsoft Trust Center. Microsoft immediately helped evacuate Ukraine’s critical data and technology services to our datacenters across Europe This move ensured Ukraine’s continued digital operation outside the range of cruise missile and air attacks this illustrates the role that a broad network of datacenters plays in supporting not only digital but broader resilience In addition to safeguarding the country’s data we immediately helped Ukraine’s officials and citizens defend their nation from Russian cyberattacks Microsoft has provided more than $500 million of free technology and financial assistance to Ukraine and has sustained our substantial support to this day we have provided cybersecurity support to NATO including by sharing cybersecurity threat intelligence and disrupting attacks against European governments More than three years since the start of the war in Ukraine European governments and countries confront ongoing cyberattacks from Russia As these threats grow in number and sophistication strong cybersecurity protection and coordination are more important than ever as is the ability to respond rapidly to regional demands That is why today we are announcing the following cybersecurity steps which will be followed by additional announcements in the coming weeks our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Igor Tsyganskiy announced that we are appointing a new Deputy CISO for Europe as part of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Governance Council This senior executive will be dedicated to Microsoft’s security responsibilities in Europe consisting of our Global CISO and Deputy Chief Information Security Officers (Deputy CISOs) representing each of our technology services This Council oversees the company’s cyber risks The appointment of a Deputy CISO for Europe reflects the importance and global influence of EU cybersecurity regulations and the company’s commitment to meeting and exceeding those expectations to prioritize cybersecurity across the region This new position will report directly to Microsoft’s CISO The Deputy CISO for Europe will be accountable for compliance with current and emerging cybersecurity regulations in Europe including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) These laws will prove transformative not only in EU markets and Microsoft is actively engaged in preparing for what lies ahead We believe the CRA will reshape the regulatory landscape as a new gold standard for cybersecurity We will build on the work of our Secure Future Initiative and dedicate additional resources to comply with the CRA we look forward to continuing our years of engagement with the European Commission and customers on CRA implementation efforts We are committed to our role as a member of the European Commission’s Expert Group on Cybersecurity of Products with Digital Elements Microsoft will continue to engage with stakeholders across a range of CRA topics These will include incident and vulnerability reporting cybersecurity best practices and improving open-source security and attestation We will share our innovations that support implementing the CRA essential security requirements to help European economic operators also prepare for CRA compliance we will engage an independent auditor to verify and validate our commitments to Europe We know that people will only use technology that they trust which is why we are dedicating resources to accelerate our compliance with the CRA and committing to independent validation We recognize the importance of ensuring open access to our AI and cloud platform and infrastructure across Europe, including for open-source development. That is why we announced last year a set of AI Access Principles and we will introduce new enhancements to these commitments in the coming months and other organizations take advantage of the open access to models and tools that we provide to innovate This includes technology startups such as Factorial in Spain to build AI-driven automation for HR professionals iGenius in Italy to develop AI solutions for regulated industries and Visma in Norway to provide AI solutions for companies in accounting And it includes the Institute Curie in France to research new therapies for cancer UBS in Switzerland to create the future of banking and Heineken in The Netherlands to boost employee productivity We recognize that Microsoft must constantly remain focused on earning and sustaining our “license to operate” in each country across Europe this starts with each local community and country and includes officials with continental-wide responsibilities Since we first brought the first version of Microsoft Word to Europe 42 years ago digital technology has changed the ways people work many times over we believe the second quarter of the 21st century may bring even bigger changes ahead Artificial intelligence offers what may become the most powerful tool for people in the history of humanity there will be some who will seek to turn it into a weapon it will be critical for us to help Europe harness the power of this new technology to strengthen its competitiveness We will need to partner with smaller and larger companies alike and open-source developers across the continent And we will need to listen closely to European leaders We are committed to doing all these things well As we celebrated Microsoft’s 50th birthday earlier this month we recognized that our longstanding presence in Europe has been a lynchpin of our success Our support for Europe has always been—and always will be—steadfast Tags: , Texas and was a 1987 graduate of Richardson High School where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and enjoyed time with his many friends and family He made lasting friendships in every chapter of his life Blakely and Dallas Gill; his father and stepmother Renee (Scott) McCown and Jacob (Stephanie) Norvell; stepchildren Christian Weas and many loving nieces and nephews from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home We want to celebrate Brad’s life and everything that he meant to us Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home