with the Gladiators making a run towards a Class 4A state crown once again That's when Broxton decided to try his hand Through the FHS7v7 Association's passing league during the spring Broxton has blossomed into one of Florida's more interesting football prospects purely because of his height and ability as a red zone threat .@JCgibbsfootball 6-foot-9 tight end @23A_Bucket with the jump ball TD here at @FHS7v7A pic.twitter.com/TK6V8gHYlR who this past season on the basketball team averaged 4.4 points has begun to really draw serious collegiate interest The junior tight end has already received an offer for football from Sacramento State and it looks like their may soon be others on Broxton's list of football suitors Playing in multiple FHS7v7 events this spring Broxton has shown the ability to beat defenders on vertical routes but also is a matchup nightmare 1-on-1 in the red zone with his 6-foot-10 frame When looking at the NFL for perspective, the tallest player to ever suit up in the pros was Richard Sligh for the Las Vegas Raiders 300 pounds and the next tallest players included Matt O'Donnell (6-foot-11) Morris Stroud (6-foot-10) and Dan Skipper (6-foot-10) "Mike (Broxton) showed up on his own," Gibbs head coach Herbans Paul said about how Broxton playing football came about He came up to me and said he's got a love for football Though many would look at Broxton being possibly more of a project player seeing he was a basketball player-turned-footballer Paul says the tight end has been very impressive and is a natural when it comes to high school football "What's impressive is he's already a football player in my opinion," Paul added "He's out there and not dropping any passes I thought we'd have to do a lot of work with him USF and everyone in Florida has shown interest I think he's a name everyone is already being looked at I think he'll be one of the top recruits in the nation." 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I'm not speaking outside the family here -- a very strong personality, a guy who's played before, a guy who taught me a lot, and at first, it was a tougher transition," Hooper said, via Boston.com "It was my first time being around a head coach in that style You should like your boss to demand a lot of you it was the first time being with a defensive-style head coach who entered the league with Dan Quinn in Atlanta and previously played under Kevin Stefanski for two years in Cleveland and for Las Vegas in 2023 before landing in Tennessee said Vrabel's energy is simply different than many other coaches The Patriots' new coach has proven his approach works he compiled a 54-45 record -- despite not having a stocked roster at times The Titans made three playoff appearances and went to the AFC Championship Game in 2019 he's going to clearly define what his employees need to do," Hooper said of Vrabel means the longest-tenured Patriots were acquired in 2020 The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for tight end Kyle Pitts to see significant growth in 2025 after three years of struggles followed a historic rookie season Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton believes he can create "dominant duo backfield" with veteran RB Najee Harris Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper claimed that quarterback Drake Maye was a major reason why he decided to re-sign with the Patriots Hooper signed a one-year deal to return to New England before the start of free agency He had a strong 2024 season with the team and proved to be one of their most reliable receiving weapons recording 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns The veteran tight end served as a solid complementary option to Hunter Henry Hooper also admitted he wanted to come back to New England to play alongside Henry for another season "I'd be lying if I say that wasn't a big part of the equation [playing with Drake Maye] And also sharing a room with Hunter Henry," Hooper told media members Hooper's role on offense should be equally as important with Josh McDaniels returning as offensive coordinator tight ends have been able to succeed in a McDaniels-led offensive system and the same should hold true once again for Hooper and Henry Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook and K'Lavon Chaisson address the media on Tuesday TIMECODE\n00:00-05:57 HOOPER\n05:57-15:38 CHAISSON Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media on Thursday Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss addresses the media on Thursday Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf addresses the media on Saturday Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Ryan Cowden addresses the media on Saturday defensive back Kobee Minor addresses the media on Saturday tackle Marcus Bryant addresses the media on Saturday kicker Andres Borregales addresses the media on Saturday edge Bradyn Swinson addresses the media on Saturday defensive tackle Joshua Farmer addresses the media on Saturday safety Craig Woodson addresses the media on Saturday long snapper Julian Ashby addresses the media on Saturday Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf addresses the media on Friday Wolf discusses the Patriots selections on Day 2 of the NFL Draft 69th overall pick wide receiver Kyle Williams addresses the media on Friday Patriots third round pick Jared Wilson addresses the media on Friday Patriots second round pick TreVeyon Henderson addresses the media during his Draft conference call on Friday Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft introduces first round draft pick Campbell is presented with the ceremonial #1 jersey and fields questions from the media Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the Media after taking LSU OT Will Campbell fourth overall on Thursday Patriots first round Draft pick offensive tackle Will Campbell addresses the media on Thursday New England selected Campbell fourth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media in his pre-draft press conference on Tuesday Patriots players Garrett Bradbury and Antonio Gibson address the media on Thursday TIMECODE\nBRADBURY 00:00-15:45\nGIBSON 15:45-25:10 Patriots players Marcus Jones and Harold Landry III address the media on Tuesday TIMECODE:\n00:00-08:20       JONES\n08:20-16:44       LANDRY CMCMILLAN   00:00-06:09\nJHAMILTON    06:09-16:58\nSBOOKER     16:58-23:16\nZKUHR        23:16-34:49 Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer addresses the media at Gillette Stadium on Friday and Todd Downing address the media on Thursday GRANT        00:00-09:30\nMARRONE     09:30-17:53\nDEWS         17:53-20:30\nDOWNING     20:30-30:44 Take a look back at the career of Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman who will will be inducted into this Patriots Hall of Fame this summer go behind the scenes in his first 24 hours with the Patriots #1 pick Will Campbell we recap the Patriots entire draft with Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf and take you inside the Patriots Draft Room All that and more on this episode of Patriots All Access Patriots Director of College Scouting Cam Williams breaks down what happens when an NFL team goes on the clock at the NFL Draft Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf sits down with Scott Zolak to look back at the Patriots 2025 Draft Class A look at the Patriots opponents from 2025 through 2027 The New England Patriots announced today that former wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee here's everything you need to know about the newest Patriots rookies Tom Brady's historic Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been nominated for an Emmy Award Tracking all of the Patriots transactions during the free agent signing period New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft announced the selection of former Head Coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor Tight end Austin Hooper had a head start on his Patriots teammates when it came to adapting to the team’s new head coach Hooper played for Mike Vrabel in Tennessee during the 2022 season and said “it was a tougher transition” than he expected Hooper said he was used to playing for offensive coaches who “are typically more mellowed out” than coaches from the defensive side of the ball like Vrabel He learned “you have to bring the energy and galvanize the group” as well as that Vrabel is going to make it very easy to understand what he’s looking for from his players “Like any good boss, he’s going to clearly define what his employees need to do,” Hooper said Hooper emphasized that you “should like your boss to demand a lot of you” and his teammates will have to learn the same lessons he did a couple of years ago A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome It has been over five years since Chase Hooper debuted in the Octagon there was always something to point out against Hooper The fact was that Hooper was a very young fighter that lacked experience the biggest concern was how Hooper intended to mix his style to fit the MMA world Hooper came in as a featherweight and compiled a 3-3 record The silver lining was that each of his wins were finishes UFC 314 COUNTDOWN: Volkanovski vs Lopes | Chandler vs Pimblett | Full Episode the last loss of that run came via TKO in the first round This change came in the form of moving up to lightweight “I feel like fighting at 155 has been a huge help,” Hooper states “I am able to have more muscle on my frame.” Cutting weight is no joke and Hooper seems to have found success in his journey to lightweight with three straight wins “I think it lets me train a lot healthier.” UFC 314 INTERVIEWS: Alexander Volkanovski | Diego Lopes | Yair Rodriguez | Patricio Pitbull | Michael Chandler | Paddy Pimblett Coming into the UFC at a young age and not fully matured it was almost a given that Hooper would move up weight classes Hooper is entering his prime at the perfect time With a win over veteran Clay Guida in the first round via submission his last time out This time it will be the always dangerous Jim Miller “It’s a huge opportunity to put a feather in my cap against a veteran and prove I’m ready to move my way up the division.” Miller is also coming off a first-round submission victory and Hooper has a very big test to identify whether he is ready for the best the lightweight division has to offer Miller will be entering his 46th UFC fight against Hooper and with all those fights Your Complete UFC 314 Fight Week Guide but I feel like there are some pieces in there that we can pick from each of these fights that have worked well for other guys.” Some may argue that even though there is a lot of film of Miller he has the experience that Hooper does not in the lightweight division and he understands how to fight each fight separately “The jiu-jitsu is what got me here anyways and helped me stick around,” Hooper states “You see some of these grapplers that come in and are like ‘Now I’m trying to knock guys out.’ Do that if it happens but you still have this fallback of this great skillset I’m just keeping an emphasis on what got you to the dance.” This is the evolution of Hooper that many have been asking for and he is turning into the UFC veteran that understands that he has to double down on what works and mitigate risks in the Octagon The 20-year-old Hooper and 25-year-old Hooper are two completely different fighters With upgraded confidence and the experience he lacked prior this new and improved Hooper is ready for all the smoke in the lightweight division RELATED: Jim Miller Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way “I am not going in there to have a kickboxing fight with Jim Miller I am going to grapple him up; he knows that,” Hooper begins “I think the nice thing is that I don’t imagine he will have crazy respect for my grappling.” that’s my main goal.” If this were Hooper’s first fight at lightweight this fight may have some recency bias in who may win but Hooper has all the tools to prove that he deserves to be here The skills were always there since his debut but his last three fights after moving up to 155 pounds can be attributed to his growing confidence “Just knowing I belong here; I am one of the best in the world and I am here to prove it That confidence helps me let it all go in the cage and not feeling scared anymore of what will happen,” Hooper tells UFC.com A win against Jim Miller would send shockwaves through the lightweight division This would officially put Chase Hooper in the eyes of lurking lightweights and Hooper knows this NEVADA - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Chase Hooper punches Peter Barrett in their featherweight bout during the UFC 256 event at UFC APEX on December 12 “It’s a huge win and I think it gets me right outside the top 15 but I think it definitely boosts me up to getting close to that number next to my name.” Adversity is never something that Hooper runs away from but this fight  can be a springboard for a potential ranked fight Hooper was top five of all active fighters in submission average per 15 minutes at featherweight Hooper has only gotten better with each fight Three back-to-back submissions at lightweight just helps his case for the insane output he has on the canvas and an unnerving ability to finish fights as he steps into the Octagon for UFC 314 this Saturday A clash of styles and generations is set for this weekend and I wouldn’t want to miss it Light Heavyweight Dominick Reyes Has Quietly Recorded Back-To-Back Finishes En Route To Facing Nikita Krylov This Wee Former Champion Alexander Volkanovski Admits His Motivations Are Different The Brazilian Featherweight Has Had A Quick Rise In The Featherweight Division An official website of the United States government a leader in minority health and cancer health disparities research has been selected as Deputy Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities She will begin her appointment on March 15 She will support the leadership in implementing the science visioning recommendations to improve minority health reduce health disparities and promote [health for all],” said NIMHD Director Dr Webb Hooper joins NIMHD as the institute celebrates its 10th anniversary She will be part of the leadership and work closely with Dr Pérez-Stable on all aspects of the Institute “I cannot express in words my elation to have the opportunity to work closely with Dr Pérez-Stable and his leadership team to contribute to NIMHD’s mission and vision,” said Dr “I am deeply committed to the study of minority health and to the ultimate elimination of health disparities It will be a great privilege to serve NIMHD as the deputy director and to be a part of the NIH community.” Webb Hooper is a leader in minority health and cancer-related health disparities research Her work spans multiple populations experiencing health disparities She comes to NIH from the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University She also served as Associate Director for Cancer Disparities Research and Director of the Office of Cancer Disparities Research at the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center As a licensed clinical health psychologist she led an active research lab focused on chronic disease prevention Webb Hooper’s group was the first to conduct a randomized intervention study of tobacco use in African Americans that effectively delineated a method to create culturally specific interventions with demonstrated long-term success Her work highlights the importance of moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches particularly for behavioral interventions involving populations experiencing health disparities Webb Hooper is the recipient of numerous NIH and foundation grants She has also received several honors and awards for her work including international recognition from the Society of Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Webb Hooper has authored more than 80 peer reviewed publications and book chapters She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Miami in clinical health psychology from the University of South Florida and she completed an internship in medical psychology at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center Webb Hooper looks forward to transitioning to the Washington metropolitan area with her husband and three children Webb Hooper shares her perspectives on today’s leading topics in minority health and health disparities through the Q and A below I was drawn to the field of clinical health psychology because I always had a strong appreciation for mind-body relationships and the dual influence of mental health on physical health and vice versa Clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine provided an opportunity for me to study that intersection and to work with populations that experience medical problems – as well as to understand how psychological status might influence health This opportunity exceeds my dreams at this point in my career This is an amazing step for me and I’m so humbled to serve NIMHD I’m excited about the opportunity to join Dr and everyone who contributes daily to the mission and vision of NIMHD I’m deeply committed to ensuring that – as we move into this next decade – the strategic plan of the institute is brought to life and that I can help have an impact at the national level in the reduction of health disparities across populations that experience them I’m also looking forward to contributing to an agenda for science that not only identifies disparities but really moves the needle toward reducing them; eventually the goal My first choice for college was Howard University in part because it’s a fantastic school but also because I liked the air and energy in the D.C I’m excited to bring my family and have an opportunity to live in a community where there is so much history and culture I’ve told my kids that they’d get to live near the White House We love the Smithsonian museums – so the opportunity to visit with my family on the weekends is going to be great For true optimal health for all populations to be possible everyone must have the best opportunity for the highest standard of health without distinction for any of the social variables that divide people when we succeed in closing those gaps in a way that moves all groups forward and improves health status for all Doing this will require transformative interventions and practices as well as opportunity and access to high quality health-promoting services [Eliminating health disparities and achieving health for all populations] is not about favoritism to close the gaps and level the playing field That is why I’m in this field and so passionate about it I think about training the next cadre of prolific scientists who really are invested in improving population health I think about the importance of mentorship in creating opportunities for young scientists to develop professionally to be successful in acquiring grants and publishing articles and in helping them build their careers in such a way that community benefit can be realized I was invited to a workshop for trainees in the biomedical sciences Being a part of the group was a turning point and I was moved and inspired by what I learned about the commitment to the fields of minority health and health disparities I had the pleasure of meeting NIMHD’s first director Dr the experience at the workshop was an inspirational moment for me and it showed me what was possible for me and for the community Choose the topics right for you to get details on NIMHD research The recent situation at the University of Tennessee where the head coach dismissed a highly-touted quarterback after he reportedly demanded more NIL money has brought the urgent need for reform into sharp focus Stories like this show just how far we’ve drifted from the values that once defined college athletics As a lifelong fan of college sports and a season ticket holder whose three sons all played Division I football I’ve watched the landscape of our beloved games shift dramatically with the introduction of Name While the concept of athletes profiting from their personal brands sounded promising and corrosive to the spirit of amateur athletics If the NCAA cannot bring structure and accountability to this system then federal legislation is not just appropriate — it’s necessary a former coach who knows the game inside and out in his push for federal NIL legislation to restore order and integrity to college sports Tuberville has rightly called the current NIL environment the “Wild West,” and any fan who’s followed recent recruiting cycles knows he’s spot-on What used to be about building team chemistry and developing young talent has morphed into a pay-to-play marketplace Tuberville’s observation that “there’s really no recruiting now — it’s buying” hits home when you see top prospects swayed not by a school’s tradition or coaching This isn’t what college sports should be about should hinge on the appeal of a university’s values and vision More: Private sector partnership is the key to reducing recidivism | PERRY O. HOOPER JR. I also agree with Tuberville’s call for national standards through legislation like the PASS Act A uniform set of rules would level the playing field ensuring that schools in less affluent regions aren’t priced out by powerhouse programs It’s disheartening to think that without reform “you’re going to have the same rich teams every year.” That’s not competition — it’s a monopoly and it robs fans of the unpredictability that makes college sports thrilling while NIL was intended to empower student-athletes we must now acknowledge the unintended consequences The original idea was to allow athletes to earn a fair return on their hard work and popularity But what we’ve ended up with is a system that often undermines team stability blurs lines between amateurism and professionalism and creates incentives based more on financial opportunity than commitment to school or team This editorial is not against fairness for athletes — it is about preserving the spirit of the game while still offering equitable opportunities Tuberville’s push for accountability in NIL contracts also resonates just as coaches and schools are expected to uphold their commitments His point that “there should be repercussions for breaking” these agreements is common sense with athletes jumping ship at the first better offer That’s no way to build a team or a program and it’s certainly not fair to fans who invest their hearts in these squads More: A true American hero: Sgt. Kevin Jacks embodies duty, sacrifice, and family values | PERRY O. HOOPER JR. I share Tuberville’s concern that college sports are starting to resemble “minor league sports” with all the money flooding in The beauty of college athletics has always been its raw passion — kids playing for pride risks turning our stadiums into soulless marketplaces Tuberville’s experience as a coach gives him unique insight into how these changes affect athletes and programs consistent NIL rules is a fight for the soul of the game we love It’s time for Congress to act and bring back the balance that’s been lost Let’s support Tuberville in protecting our student-athletes and preserving the traditions that make college sports special Perry Hooper is a passionate college sports enthusiast and longtime season ticket holder whose three sons all played Division I football Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInRAPIDES PARISH (KALB) - Louisiana State Police Troop E reported a fatal motorcycle crash in Rapides Parish killed Alijah Johnson LSP said they responded to the scene at around 10:45 p.m The crash reportedly occurred in the 100 block of Hooper Road troopers determined that Johnson was driving a motorcycle east on Hooper Road when the motorcycle crossed through the opposite lane and into the westbound ditch Troopers said Johnson was severely injured was taken to a local hospital and later died from his injuries Routine toxicology samples were taken for analysis Click here to report a typo Please provide the title of the article in your email Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements Cornelius and his wife Tamika Copeland Hooper spent 23 loving years together Cornelius had an infectious smile and a laugh that was contagious Cornelius will be greatly missed by all that adored him This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 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 2025 at her home surrounded by those she loved 1942 in Caswell County to the late Willie Richard and Laura Elizabeth Terrell Minor  Margaret retired after 30 years as an instructor for the Dental Assisting Curriculum at Alamance Community College She was employed with Colegate Brite Smiles/ Bright Future and was the owner and operator of Hooper’s Dental Consulting Margaret attended Glencoe Baptist Church where she served in various areas of ministry She was a loving and devoted mother and Memaw supporting her family in all their pursuits and accomplishments Troy also of Caswell County; grandchildren Loraine Wrenn of Caswell County and her brother Bobby Minor of Madison; numerous nieces and nephews and special cousins She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers   The family wants to thank the nurses physicians and staff of Authoracare Hospice for their kind and compassionate care for Maragret during her illness   A service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday 2025 at 2:00PM at Glencoe Baptist Church Worship Center officiated by Rev The family will receive friends from 12-1:45Pm prior to the service and other times at the home Burial will follow at Spirit and Truth Baptist Church Cemetery  Memorial contributions may be made to Glencoe Baptist Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Hooper transformed philanthropy and fundraising at UC Berkeley throughout her ten years of leadership The below message was sent to all UC Berkeley staff We are writing to share that Julie Hooper will be stepping down as vice chancellor for university development and alumni relations at the beginning of February to assume the position of executive vice president and chief development officer at the Environmental Defense Fund a global nonprofit working in 30 countries around the world to stabilize the climate strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive Julie will remain based in Berkeley working out of the Environmental Defense Fund’s San Francisco office Through her ten years of exceptional leadership and through her generous sharing of expertise and innovation at Berkeley and far beyond Julie has earned the deep respect of her colleagues Her work has made a great and valuable difference in advancement across the University widely The Light the Way campaign achieved the highest campaign total for any public university (with or without a medical school) at $7.37 billion This achievement is all the more impressive when we remember that the public launch of the campaign was February 2020 Due to the success of the campaign and ongoing philanthropic activities Berkeley has been able to remain one of the world’s premier universities The campaign was an unbelievable success and its benefit to the campus will be felt for many years to come Julie led a culture change to a donor-centric “One Berkeley” fundraising model that has been critically important for the campus and our constituents Julie’s leadership has made Berkeley as excellent in philanthropy as it is in its academic pursuits We know you share our deep gratitude to Julie for her decade of service Please join us in wishing her all the best as she moves on to this next chapter We are working on our interim plans and more information is to come soon We plan to launch a national search for the next vice chancellor and will share more information in the coming months TO VIEW KARMA'S FUNERAL SERVICE LIFE PLEASE CLICK HERE Utah faithfully completed her mortal journey and was reunited with her eternal companion Utah to Richard Douglas and Effie Arthur Jones Hooper She loved growing up in Hooper and attended Weber High School and Weber State College before graduating from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education She taught Home Economics to junior high students in Ogden before marrying her eternal sweetheart Rulon and Karma are the loving parents of 6 children One of Karma’s favorite songs has always been “Love at Home.” Having grown up as an only child she often reminded her children and grandchildren how lucky they were to have each other.  Karma was a lifelong learner and enjoyed reading books She always wanted to learn to play the accordion so she secretly started taking lessons in her 60s and surprised her family at a Christmas party by playing them a song Even as her eyesight worsened in recent years she could often be found reading with a magnifying glass Karma was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life and joyfully served in many callings Some of her favorites included District Relief Society President and serving with Rulon in the Logan Valley Nursing Center Branch She and Rulon enjoyed serving a full-time mission together in the Asia Area They served in Hong Kong and loved the people and culture immensely especially the many sisters from the Philippines Her most cherished calling was being a wife She expressed her love to her family sincerely and often Karma had a gift for making each family member feel loved Karma has always had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and has based her life on the sure knowledge that families are eternal She was especially grateful for the power of the priesthood and believed in and relied on the blessings that she received throughout her life She departed her mortal journey firm in her faith in Jesus Christ and His gospel She knew that the great plan of happiness is real and that she would be reunited with Rulon and other family members and friends She is survived by her children Doug (Connie) Albrechtsen and 15 great-grandchildren who all love her very much March 1st at 12pm in the North Logan 4th Ward Chapel (1105 East 2100 North February 28th from 6-8pm and Saturday March 1st from 10-11:30am at the same location Karma will be laid to rest in the North Logan Memorial Park Cemetery Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net The Albrechtsen family expresses their sincere thanks for your love In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Missionary Fund Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com.  *Disclaimer: If for some reason the livestream of the Funeral Service does not work we will record the service and upload the video and/or audio recording at a later date.*  Veteran bareback rider Tilden Hooper stacked up on a fan favorite bucking horse to win the Clovis Rodeo The long awaited rematch with C5 Rodeo’s Virgil makes Hooper your Roughstock Athlete of the Week Hooper and Virgil go back years in professional rodeo The first time Hooper nodded his head on the big gray was in 2018 at the Rancho Mission Veijo Rodeo for 90.5 points they have collected National Finals Rodeo Go-Round wins American Rodeo titles and after this weekend While the competition in the bareback riding continues to soar An 88-point score in California edged out Kashton Ford Rocker Steiner and Mason Stuller for the win Hooper is sitting just outside the Top 15 in the World with $42,303 and is gunning for a return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2022 He is your Roughstock Athlete of the Week after doubling down with the one and only Virgil in Clovis All content © copyright The Cowboy Channel Do Not Sell My Personal Information Dale passed away at the age of 56 from an overdose Kathy Bradley Peek and numerous great nieces and nephews Michael “Dooner” Hooper.  Dale struggled with drug addiction for most of his life he worked at First at Blue Ridge as a cook He was a kind soul that worked hard to overcome his addiction and enjoyed helping others in recovery and pushed them to their full potential He brightened peoples’ lives with his quick wit and caring personality Please remember Dale as the caring and kind soul he was We will have a service/celebration of life on Dale’s birthday please donate to your local homeless shelter We cannot enable and can only show them love when they struggle and not be judgmental you don’t know what they are struggling with The latest big-time MMA pay-per-view show had several wild moments during the early prelims A middleweight fighter tried to wrestle veteran referee Marc Goddard after being badly knocked out Fans also called for a judge to be fired before Jim Miller squared off against Chase Hooper who was just six years old when his latest opponent debuted in the UFC in 2008 Miller got off to a great start with submission attacks and ground strikes the 41-year-old soon found himself stuck with Hooper on his back during an entertaining first frame that showcased their respective BJJ skills The 25-year-old rising star quickly worked his way to Miller’s back again as he dominated with his grappling for the vast majority of the second stanza It was more wrestling dominance from Hooper in the third and final round Miller fended off leg lock and twister attempts but he was unable to mount any type of offense as he slumped to a decision defeat against the man 16 years his junior who made it five wins in a row with relative ease at the Kaseya Center in Miami he managed to slip in a joke during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan “I spent too much time gooning this camp,” Hooper admitted so I’ve gotta walk that back a little bit.” The rising lightweight star’s X-rated admission appeared to go over Rogan’s head but fight fans watching along at home found it absolutely hilarious “Did Chase Hooper just say he spent too much time gooning,” one fan asked While another laughed: “Hooper gooning a little too much.” “Chase Hooper did what this camp?!” a third fan said “Chase Hooper is a real gooner,” someone else commented “Did I just hear chase hooper say they he was gooning too hard this camp??” a fifth baffled fan wrote “Never goon @chase_hooper,” another X user advised of Lake Charles passed away at 10:38 PM on Tuesday Hooper was raised in Moss Bluff and graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1966 he proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam Hooper was a dedicated member of Pipefitter Local 106 where he worked for over 40 years before retiring in 2011 He was deeply respected by his colleagues and took great pride in his work He was a member of Apostolic Temple and was a devoted follower of his faith he enjoyed playing softball and was known for his love of sports Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 46 years Ida Mae Martin Hooper of Lake Charles; children Julie “Candie” Morris (Kevin) of Lake Charles David Hooper (Colleen) of Lake Charles; sisters and Kathy Louviere (Scott) of Moss Bluff; and grandchildren A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Visitation will begin in Johnson Funeral Home on Friday 2025 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue in the church on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the start of the service Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite LSU attire for the visitation on Friday in Mr Anderson Stevenson Wilke & Retz Funeral Home Assisting the Montana communities of Helena He leaves his wife Wanda of 28 years; He joined his first wife Pam of 37 years Gary was born to Woodrow Wilson Hooper and Blanche Barbara O’Keefe July 7 Washington where Gary grew up and began fixing whatever needed to be fixed also took up cars and stock car racing Gary joined the Air Force as a crew chief from 1953 to 1957 He married Pam Farrington they have 3 sons Gary was employed as a realtor after his discharge He worked at Boeing in the wind tunnel and then Xerox where he retired after 30 years as District Manager Gary then started his own Fix It shop at the residence in 1993 lawn mowers and whatever else anyone could talk him into riding his ATV with friends and placer mining for sapphires and gold Gary is survived by his wife Wanda Weston-Hooper; sons Troy Grover (Kim); 6 grandchildren and his sister Barbara Jones – Helena Gary was preceded in death by his first wife Pam Hooper “May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from the other.” A memorial service celebrating Gary’s life will be held 1:30 p.m 2024 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home A reception will immediately follow in the social center of the funeral home A private interment will take place at Forestvale Cemetery in Helena Memorials in Gary’s name are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society P.O View map Immediately following His Celebration of Life View map View map Please visit the floral shop page for assistance in choosing a local florist Share your photos Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own. You and Gary have so many wonderful memories of your years together Thank you Gary for being the second father for me growing up You always inspired me in a positive direction There were a lot of times I really needed it I enjoyed spending most of my high school years camping and building creature cars as an additional member of your family You were a once in a lifetime kind of person and your presence made the world a better place was my Brother- in -Law married to my Sister Pam There are so many fun filled-turned hilarious memories to think back on – from Seattle to Spokane We will always remember the Priest Lake bears LOL I was very saddened to hear of Gary’s passing He was always jovial and in a very good humor Gary was a very nice man alway a smile when visiting © 2025 · Anderson Stevenson Wilke & Retz Funeral Home · Website by Luci's Office Georgia to Broadus Carlisle Ashe and Annie Virginia Ashe She was predeceased by her husband Roy Hooper her brother Efton Ashe and her sister Gwendolyn Ayers She is survived by her daughters Deborah (Dr Frank) Harrison and Karen Campbell (Shelly Goddette) Her grandchildren Trey (Jennifer) Harrison Matthew (Nicole) Harrison and Blair Barbour (Russell) Mildred was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection She was a phenomenal southern cook and an outrageous shrimp fryer Hooper's memory to Mountain Project Hurricane Relief Fund in the afternoon at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors Lorraine “Lori” Jean (Boulier) Hooper passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday Maine to the late Wray and Theresa (Portwine) Boulier.  She worked as an Audit Delinquency Specialist for many years and then at Plainville Health Center Lori opened a store on E-Bay and did fairly well selling clothes She was also a writer of mystery books and published three Donations in Lori’s memory may be made to Southington Community Services A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at a later date She will be interred privately at the State Veterans Cemetery Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangement please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com As soon as you set foot on our campus you will know you’ve found the place you can call home JONESBORO — The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University is adding another key position Sarah Hooper will be taking on the new role of associate dean for student programs and admissions on March 1   “Hooper fills a key role for our program development as she will be overseeing the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student experience from recruitment to graduation. We are thrilled to have her on board,” said Dr dean of the CVM.  Hooper earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Georgia She then received a National Institutes of Health T-32 training grant through the Comparative Medicine Program at the University of Missouri where she completed her residency and a doctoral degree in pathobiology “I am excited to serve in a role that allows me to tap into my two greatest passions: being part of a team dedicated to providing an outstanding veterinary education and supporting students through one of the most challenging academic journeys they will undertake,” said Hooper. Hooper has served as the director of the Research Center for Veterinary Medical Education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where she has been an associate professor in physiology “We are excited about her evidence-based approach to student admissions strategy which will help ensure we are recruiting and admitting applicants that are most likely to be successful in our DVM program,” Banse continued   Hooper is recognized as a leader in veterinary education Her research has explored the intersection of machine learning which has driven innovation in student success and curriculum development She said she’s looking forward to joining the developing team at the CVM to build a strong program that students can attend in the future to make their dreams of becoming a veterinarian in Arkansas come true.  Fred Marion Hooper 76 of Cullowhee passed away on Saturday February 1 1948 to the late Clyde and Edith Stiwinter Hooper He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County Well known in the community for his self-taught mechanical skills he enjoyed flea markets and meeting friends to enjoy laughs Marion was preceded in death by infant brothers Junior Hooper and Paul Jennings; and a sister Maxine Jennings whom he had shared the last few years with A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday Utah (KUTV) — A family feud has spilled over into the Hooper City government Bad blood between Mayor Sheri Bingham and her brother Dale Fowers has bled over into city council the council was set to vote to remove Bingham’s powers and duties as mayor but instead the vote was postponed for three months Bingham told KUTV the city council vote came as a surprise but nothing that I thought warranted something this drastic,” Bingham said KUTV asked her why she thinks this is happening you always say or possibly do things that not everyone is in agreement with,” she said “I feel there’s some things that have been said by family members that have really drug down these really good people who work so hard to make our city work,” Hooper resident Marsha Warwood said The meeting started with the council discussing why they decided to have this vote “Our ability to perform our duties has been inhibited by your actions,” said council member Bryce Wilcox to Bingham council member Ryan Hill shed some light on a deeper issue “That division originated from Dale and Sheri’s family,” Hill said Council member Dale Fowers and Bingham are siblings preceding Bingham before deciding to become a council member — but something happened during the 2023 election Hill said things were said and done that caused the bad blood that has made its way to the city leaders and then iron out the corrections that need to be made in the city or both of you need to resign,” Hill said to applause from the crowd packed into Hooper City Civic Center the council voted to postpone the vote and try figure things out But residents are upset how it got this far and how everything was handled “This should never have happened in our United States of America Although the family stuff might be the catalyst for everything councilmembers said they’re unhappy with the way Bingham has done things They said they’re going to work to fix that too We take on many of the biggest environmental and health challenges of our time and stick with them. The law makes change. Press Room The Western Alaska Tribe will continue to advocate against a road through Izembek Refuge Elizabeth Manning, Earthjustice, emanning@earthjustice.org The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) today released a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that paves the way for an ecologically-destructive land swap and road in Alaska that would slice through a critically important wildlife refuge for migratory bird species particularly Pacific black brant and emperor geese and culture of Hooper Bay and other communities in Western Alaska The Native Village of Hooper Bay and its village corporation have long opposed a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula. Over the past several months, dozens of other tribes and tribal entities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and throughout Alaska have joined in passing resolutions opposing the land swap and a road through Izembek Through its Waterfowl Conservation Committee the Association of Village Council Presidents (a consortium representing 56 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta tribes) has a longstanding resolution opposing the land exchange and road The Native Village of Hooper Bay is concerned because a previous USFWS environmental study concluded migratory birds — which Hooper Bay depends on to feed their families and sustain their health — would suffer major cumulative impacts from the land exchange and the road Pacific black brant and emperor geese stopover in Izembek to feed on some of the largest eelgrass beds in the world before continuing to their summer nesting grounds on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta These geese and other migratory birds have since time immemorial been a critical food source and are essential to continuing traditional ways of life for tribes in the region Emperor geese in flight at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Any loss of these species in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta could have devastating impacts to communities already stressed by climate change and by significant socio-economic and health challenges including high rates of poverty and the highest suicide rates in the nation Western science and Indigenous knowledge agree that preserving subsistence and traditional practices is key to combating these impacts in Alaska Native communities Fish and Wildlife Service proposes exchanging away federal lands within the Refuge for the purpose of constructing a road to connect the communities of King Cove to Cold Bay has asked the agency to halt the SEIS process and consider a compromise that would provide safe and reliable transportation between King Cove and Cold Bay while avoiding harm to Western Alaska tribal members A marine ferry alternative has previously been described by federal agencies as a reliable alternative but was not chosen as the environmentally preferable alternative in the draft SEIS despite substantial financial investment already invested in infrastructure to support this compromise Despite these concerns raised by dozens of tribes to federal officials and repeated requests to meet with decision-makers that were denied or left unanswered the USFWS chose the land exchange and road as the preferred alternative in its draft SEIS “This is deeply distressing news and flies in the face of the Biden administration’s stated commitment to listen to tribes — we have not been heard We understand the needs of King Cove and Cold Bay but reliable solutions exist to improve access between the communities that would not jeopardize our tribe and others throughout Alaska,” said Native Village of Hooper Bay Chief Edgar Tall Sr respecting tribal sovereignty requires really listening to tribal communities We hope to meet soon with the Secretary so she can hear from us about the importance of these birds and this critical habitat in the Izembek Refuge that so many of us in Alaska depend on for our continuing ways of life and our survival.” “Our community has been overlooked in this decision and it’s time for that to change hunting restrictions and other factors are already putting substantial pressure on our community and challenging our ability to hunt Our community is coping with many difficult challenges with chronic diseases on the rise and high suicide rates Allowing this road project to move forward is a setback with potential for irreparable and serious harm to our Tribal members.” Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health to preserve magnificent places and wildlife We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer “The health of communities and the health of your lungs aren’t subject to any do-overs.” Stay informed on how we hold accountable those who break our environmental laws © 2025 Earthjustice. We respect your privacy HOOPER — A new Smith’s Marketplace location could be coming to western Weber County in the not too distant future The findings of a fiscal impact report regarding a potential mixed-use and residential development anchored by Smith’s Marketplace were presented to officials and the public at large during a meeting of the Hooper City Council Thursday night The proposed development — located near 5500 South 4700 West — would include a 123,000-square-foot Smith’s Marketplace store and adjoining fuel center multiple retail pads for other businesses (restaurants LRB Public Finance Advisors conducted the fiscal impact report following the presentation of development plans by Bret Wahlen of Anderson Wahlen & Associates during a Hooper City Planning Commission meeting last August Hooper Mayor Sheri Bingham told the Standard-Examiner that residents currently have to travel to places like Roy She believes this development would give them more local options while keeping sales tax and other revenues in the city we had a grocery store in Hooper,” Bingham said we had a little — it was called Montgomery’s Ranch House It was a little hamburger shop that sold shakes that were really good … We had several gas stations and then there was another little store that was over on 4000 South that was really quite small those places closed down and we’ve really had nothing.” calls for commercial development along 5500 South The fiscal impact report indicates that the proposed development would benefit the city with Smith’s Marketplace and other retail tenants generating a projected $40.8 million annually in taxable sales the analysis projects a net fiscal impact of $7.7 million for Hooper through the year 2049 the net positive impact at the county and state level is $1.8 million and $11.9 million The report assumes the creation of a community reinvestment area for the project and the use of tax increment financing Bingham says that the tax increment would help fund the necessary infrastructure including a sewer lift station on the east side of the city Bingham understands that Hooper’s residents appreciate the rural lifestyle and topography and that some may oppose development she maintains that proactive city planning is essential to preserving that way of life “We can plan Hooper to have it like we want it and then we’re in charge or we wait until it’s too late and something is pushed upon us and then we don’t have a say,” she said “Let’s plan it so it still fits in the rural life of Hooper but it’s something that we need to sustain our city.” Development plans target 2027 for the start of construction which would run through 2031; the expectation is that construction on Smith’s Marketplace would be completed near the end of 2028 The full fiscal impact report is viewable within Thursday’s city council agenda packet at https://www.hoopercity.gov/meetings/ LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way Emma Jean Hooper left this world on November 22 Jean graduated from East Nashville High School in 1955 before furthering her education at Nashville Community College Jean had a career that spanned various esteemed organizations including the First American National Bank National Life and Accident Insurance Company where she retired in 2004 after 18 and a half years of service enthusiastically supporting the Tennessee Titans and the New York Yankees Her hobbies included watching movies and television she was characterized by her tomboy spirit While her straightforward demeanor could be perceived as difficult at times those who knew her well understood the depth of her character and the warmth beneath her tough exterior Smith and Elias Tantaris as well as numerous friends.  Funeral services honoring the life of Jeffery Hooper will take place in the funeral home chapel 11 AM Garland Hullander officiating.  Interment will be in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park He is preceded in death by step-father James Poplin and grandparents Ray and Billie Ashley and Colleen and James Chauncey.  Please visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and view the online memorial tribute Honorary pallbearers will be Hamilton County S.T.A.R.S..  Henry Cejudo and Tuco Tokkos visited the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday 2025 and were given a tour by Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV The Seahawks added eleven players through the 2025 NFL Draft so check out what numbers they will be wearing for the upcoming season Check out the jersey numbers for the Seahawks' newest players as well as number changes from players on the team heading into the 2025 season Check out every Seahawks' roster move for the 2025 season Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and president of football operations/general manager John Schneider attended the Annual League Meetings which started on March 30 All 32 teams attend these meetings each offseason to discuss potential rule changes and the state of the NFL In honor of the start of the 2025 MLB season check out some of the best photos of Seahawks players tossing out the first pitch at Mariners' games The Seahawks signed linebacker Dre'Mont Jones on March 16 Check out the best photos from his two seasons with the Seahawks The Seahawks signed tackle George Fant as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and he would go on to play his first four seasons in Seattle Following three years with the Jets and one with the Texas Fant returned to the Seahawks this season where he started two games at right tackle Check out the best photos from Fant's time in Seattle The 90th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards took place on Thursday 2025 and the Seahawks were well represented in the honors Seahawks Legend Marshawn Lynch was the recipient of the Paul G Allen Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic contributions and President Chuck Arnold was named the 2025 Sports Leader of the Year for his impact on the sports landscape Seahawks players cleaned out their lockers on Monday Seahawks tight end Noah Fant visited Delta Air Lines' The Window Seat Shop a curated pop-up featuring travel inspired items from around the world 2024 and surprised a lucky fan with tickets for the Week 16 matchup vs Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba threw the ceremonial first pitch of the Mariners vs including Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Darrell Taylor competed in the 2024 Seattle All-Star Classic softball game at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma whose 1992 murder case culminated in the arrest of Bruce Daniels in December said her family had all but given up hope that her case would be solved Sandy Green said she was at work when she got a call from an investigator at the Franklin County Sheriff's office saying her sister’s case had been solved “I just sit down on the floor and just start crying because I was very happy that we finally had it,” Green said at a Thursday press conference at the sheriff's office He's charged with rape and murder in Hooper’s death bludgeoned and stabbed to death in her Lincoln Village apartment on March 9 The sheriff’s office obtained the DNA through a “discarded item” but didn’t specify the item How the case went coldThe case stumped law enforcement for decades There were no signs of forced entry at her apartment on the 4900 block of Medfield Way and investigators found no signs of a struggle leading them to believe she knew the attacker Police found a wooden and leather medallion painted red green and yellow wrapped around Hooper’s wrists Those colors appear on flags for several African nations; they often symbolize the Rastafarian movement or solidarity amongst Africans and their descendants Detectives initially believed she may have been murdered by someone who "didn't care for her choice in men." Because her body was found with a diamond ring on one finger law enforcement didn’t believe robbery was likely the motive Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Rick Minerd said Daniels’ motive is still unclear “What motivates somebody to brutally murder a young woman like her that has so much life and so much to offer young girl … I have no idea what kind of monster it takes to do that,” Minerd said Minerd also said the significance of the medallion remains unknown He thanked the family for their help and strength during the lengthy investigation I can't imagine what you've gone through,” Minerd said “Your endurance and your trust have carried us to where we are today.” "Chuck" Clark spent years investigating the case Green said that when he called 20 years ago to inform her he was the new detective on the case he said he was confident it would be solved “I’m so thankful that he always stayed in contact with me and never gave up on my sister’s case,” Green said remarking that he was the most emotional person there “So many let downs where I had to tell (Green) ‘No Officials said they are still seeking information on Coopers’ case and urged anyone with information bagallion@dispatch.com against defending champions Petro de Luanda founded by Cape Verde international Joel Almeida and American venture capitalist Paul Bragiel represents the third-smallest African country by population (only 500,000) and the smallest to qualify a team for the BAL Kriol Star will come up against 2022 champions US Monastir and hosts ASC Ville de Dakar It is arguably the toughest conference in the league but Cape Verdean basketball has triumphed through tougher challenges before the men's national team finished third at the AfroBasket in Angola and in 2023 they became the smallest country ever to compete in the FIBA World Cup the runners-up of the Road to BAL East Division qualifiers believe they can become genuine title challengers "Every competition that I do; that's the mindset I try to implement.. We've got to go out there and do whatever it takes to do it," Almeida told ESPN He was speaking not only as the team captain Kriol Star started its basketball project last year -- after starting out as a social development organisation founded by Almeida and his brother Ivan in 2015 -- and is competing at the BAL with similar funding to the Capeverdean Basketball League (CBL) which Almeida founded with the help of business partners in 2023 the BAL is not bound by the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement which prohibits direct active player ownership of NBA teams Kriol Star players listen as coach Hugo Salgado talks to them in training ahead of their BAL debut from April 26. Supplied/Kriol StarHistory suggests playing for a team in which he holds a stake will have to be a delicate balancing act for Almeida The potential pitfalls of an owner holding a role within a team have been shown at former BAL participants the Cape Town Tigers Their former CEO, Raphael Edwards, served on the coaching staff while also having a stake in holding company Severus LLC. He had strained relationships with his colleagues prior to his 2024 resignation as CEO amid alleged incorrect reporting of player payments told ESPN that Kriol Star has a competent team in place to run the organisation during this year's tournament and he has no intention of focusing on anything other than his performance on the court I'm basically the founder and CEO as Kriol Star.. I also have Paul Bragiel [on the business side] It will be historic not only for the country but also for me to participate as a player and I was with the team for the Road to BAL also because we have put people in place that will take care of the management process." Bragiel has a fascinating variety of sporting involvements This includes coaching two cross-country skiing teams at the same time during the 2018 Winter Olympics He is a key backer of Kriol Star and Cape Verdean basketball the co-founder of Bragiel Brothers was also involved in Niantic the software development company behind Pokemon Go Bragiel told ESPN: "Uber - I was involved as an advisor to the company "Pokemon Go - I was not a seed investor - I came in at a later stage but we were involved in that and many other really big companies around the world." American businessman Paul Bragiel took up cross country skiing in his 30s and secured Colombian citizenship to compete at the World Ski Championships He fell just shy of qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesHis portfolio also boasts Stripe Almeida sought a meeting with bragiel at Quai 54 Almeida had come up against Bragiel's Tigers at that year's BAL while playing for Cameroon's Forces Armées et Police (FAP) I think Joel got wind that I might be in town or something like that and so he cold [messaged] me on Twitter the Cape Town Tigers had played against him in the BAL tournament so I was like: 'Yeah; I'll take a meeting,'" Bragiel said "We met up at the Quai 54 tournament and he told me all about his story with Cape Verde basketball and how it's growing He told me about his professional career and his dreams of trying to transition out of [playing] the sport at a later date." READ: Everything you need to know about BAL 2025 Bragiel was convinced to invest despite the country's small population because he believes Kriol Star can capture hearts both in the country and beyond the local audience [is about] 500,000 people but I see it as a global story Let me give you a parallel: Here in America we have a football team called the Green Bay Packers "It's considered one of the most iconic brands of American football in the world and it's all because it's an underdog story; they're a professionally run organisation and it's captivating a lot of people I see it as investing into an amazing team I love Joel; I love some other people that he's hired around the team I'm also super captivated [by the fact that] Joel works with his brother I work with my brothers on various projects "I see this as a beautiful bigger story [and] I see it also as a story that's [part of the greater success of] basketball in Africa I also was very closely watching the Cape Verde national team and how well they did at the World Cup; in the run-up to the Olympic qualifiers "All these things aligned to me and it made sense I've been to the country; it's a beautiful country It's at the intersection of Africa and Europe I think it also could plug into the Portuguese-speaking world - obviously I see it being the fan favourite or a way for many fans to come into the BAL product from a very different angle." Joel Almeida led Cape Verde at the Trentino Basket Cup in early August 2023 ahead of the FIBA World Cup later in the month. Roberto Finizio/Getty ImagesKriol Star have announced the majority of their roster for the BAL They have brought in two foreign guards with European experience in American Patrick McGlynn IV and American/Sierra Leonean Richaud Pack Angolan center Teotónio Dó is another foreign signing, while Nigerian center Lewis Uvwo, who joined from the NBA Academy. Late additions were Cameron Parker and Joel Ntambwe, who is Golden State Warriors power forward Jonathan Kuminga's brother Along with the Almeida brothers and CBL duo Tavares and Helton Correia; the other confirmed Cape Verdean players on the roster are Ivan Almeida Joel Almeida is confident that after playing in the FIBA World Cup the already talented Cape Verde national team players will approach the challenge ahead from a new perspective with more experience "I think the roster has a little bit of everything It has the two pillars: great national talent and a very good bunch of imports that fits the vision and the strategy of not only the coach but also the team - our DNA," Almeida said "We have experience with the national team players We have the youth that comes from our uprising from upcoming talent and players that are playing in the CBL "We have that integration there and in the imports We have determined players and we have grit This is the combination we want to have: we want to have IQ athleticism and a winning mentality on the roster." They may be debutants in a tough conference but with a blend of experience and an element of surprise The BAL airs on ESPN's channels in Africa (SuperSport 218 and 219 Diggs has been getting in work with the Patriots to start the offseason workout programs took notice of what Diggs brings to the table and you can see him already with the explosion Hooper's praise of Diggs is noteworthy considering what injury Diggs is coming off of. Diggs suffered a torn ACL during the 2024 season with the Houston Texans His productivity during practices coming off such an injury stood out to Hooper The praise of Diggs from Hooper highlights the work that Diggs is putting into his recovery and exemplifies how the new Patriots wide receiver can make an impact right away in New England Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) reacts before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium Diggs addition to the offense is a big one New England desperately needed a clear number one wide receiver $63 million deal with $16 million guaranteed at signing The four-time Pro-Bowler has been a great receiver for his entire career, with his best season coming in 2020 with the Buffalo Bills Diggs finished with a lead leading 127 receptions for 1,535 yards He also earned his sole first-team All-Pro honor in 2020 The Patriots offense needed a weapon like Diggs and he is looking forward to playing alongside Diggs in New England in 2025.  "So I'm really excited to work with a proven veteran Steve Burton talks with tight end Austin Hooper to recap the win against the Chicago Bears and discuss the team's progression throughout the season Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight some highlights Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye during the Week 16 matchup when the Patriots faced off against the Buffalo Bills Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer breaks down the film of Drake Maye's 28-yard touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye during the Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer breaks down the film of quarterback Drake Maye's improvised touchdown to wide receiver DeMario Douglas against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots running back coach Taylor Embree to spotlight running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to breakdown some of his biggest and best plays of the season Patriots running backs coach Taylor Embree breaks down the film of Antonio Gibson's touchdown against the Colts in Week 13 Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye's run performance and \"A Dime\" during the Patriots matchup against the Indianapolis Colts Watch as former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer breaks down film of Drake Maye's touchdown pass to TE Austin Hopper against the Colts in Week 13 Steve Burton talks with Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez to discuss his first ever NFL touchdown and how he has grown in his second year with the team Scott Zolak and Brian Hoyer break down Drake Maye's biggest play against the Miami Dolphins Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to spotlight the Patriots second drive of the game against the Los Angeles Rams and more big-time offensive plays from week 11 Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to spotlight Drake Maye as he completed a difficult play to wide receiver DeMario \"Pop\" Douglas during the Week 11 loss against the Los Angeles Rams Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington to spotlight Jeremiah Pharms Jr Covington also breaks down the defensive pass rush and coverage during the Patriots Week 10 win against the Chicago Bears Scott Zolak is joined by head coach Jerod Mayo to break down the film of the top plays from the Patriots win over the Bears Steve Burton talks with running back Rhamondre Stevenson about the confidence and hunger of the locker room as the team heads to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 10 Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye's performance and analyze the game-tying drive leading to overtime during the Week 9 matchup against the Tennessee Titans Steve Burton talks with Patriots tight end Hunter Henry about his consistency for the quarterbacks and the constant improvement from Drake Maye Hunter also talks about his past experience as quarterback Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots quarterbacks coach T.C McCartney to spotlight Jacoby Brissett as he lead the game-winning drive during the Week 8 win against the New York Jets Scott Zolak is joined by head coach Jerod Mayo to break down the film of the top plays from the Patriots win over the Jets Scott Zolak speaks with former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye's performance and KJ Osborn's touchdown during the Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars Scott Zolak speaks with Brian Hoyer to spotlight Drake Maye and his NFL debut during the Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino to spotlight Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots defensive backs during the Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins and "A Dime" during the Patriots matchup against the Indianapolis Colts Scott Zolak speaks with Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to spotlight Drake Maye as he completed a difficult play to wide receiver DeMario "Pop" Douglas during the Week 11 loss against the Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft announced the selection of former Head Coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor.