The Kentucky Wildcats take on the Kansas Jayhawks tonight at 8:00 pm ET inside historic Rupp Arena - and Wildcats fans have a lot to be excited about! The Cats are riding a four-game winning streak and playing their best basketball of the season, while the Jayhawks are on a three-game losing streak and coming off their worst loss of the season.
UK looks to make a statement with a Quad I win in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Freshman guard Cason Wallace knows that Kansas will have plenty of motivation coming into Saturday's game, saying, “We know that they're going to come in and fight as hard as they can. They're going to play together and they're going to try to take our heads off." At 14-6 on the season, the Cats have won four of their past five, thanks in part to an effective lineup featuring Wallace at the point, with CJ Fredrick
The Kentucky Wildcats looked defeated just a month ago, with a home loss to South Carolina and a bleak outlook on their SEC season. But fast forward to today, and the Cats are on an impressive four-game winning streak, thanks to the emergence of senior shooting guard Antonio Reeves.
Reeves’ rise has been the main catalyst for Kentucky’s newfound winning streak, as he has led the team in scoring for three out of their four wins. His breakout performance came in their much-needed victory over the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, where Reeves scored 18 points. He followed it up with 23 points in their win over Texas A&M, five of which came from 3-pointers.
More important than just his offensive numbers is what Reeves adds to the team atmospherically. After the meeting prior to their come-from-behind win in Tennessee, he has helped the team to stay loose
Kansas Football is bolstering its roster with 13 additions for the 2023 spring semester. Two transfers from the defensive side of the ball are defensive end Austin Booker from Minnesota, linebacker JB Brown from Bowling Green, and linebacker Patrick Joyner Jr. from Utah State. Other defensive transfers include defensive tackle Gage Keys from Minnesota, cornerback Damarius McGhee from LSU, and defensive tackle Devin Phillips from Colorado State.
On the offensive side, Kansas added offensive lineman Logan Brown from Wisconsin, running back Dylan McDuffie from Georgia Tech, offensive lineman Spencer Lovell from Cal, offensive lineman Hunter Barlow from Hutchinson CC and tight end Max Muehlberger from Oklahoma State. They also added two specialist transfers in Seth Keller from Texas State and Charlie Weinrich from Nebraska.
Freshmen Calvin Clements, Surahz Buncom, Jaden Hamm, and Tony Terry are enrolled for the spring semester and are
The Indiana Hoosiers achieved a hard-fought victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Wednesday night at the Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Without their leading scorer Dawson Garcia and backup forward Pharrel Payne due to injury, the Golden Gophers were already facing an uphill battle. When Indiana’s own coach Mike Woodson was ruled out due to COVID-19, it seemed to tip the scales in Minnesota’s favor. However, Trayce Jackson-Davis proved to be the game changer.
The showdown between the two teams began slowly as both sides struggled to find a foothold. With 12:40 left in the second half, Jackson-Davis had his first drive of the night, a layup that gave the Hoosiers a 47-40 lead. Harsh defense from both sides saw a 7-0 run by Minnesota followed by a dunk from Jackson-Davis that returned the lead to Indiana
The countdown is on in the Sean Payton sweepstakes. After being strongly linked with Denver, Indianapolis, Arizona, and Houston during the most recent coaching searches, Payton has yet to commit to any of the teams, but reports suggest the Broncos are frontrunners for his services for 2023.
Payton has been open about his love of broadcasting, however, he hasn't taken his name out of the running for the 2023 NFL campaign. He has been interviewed by all four teams, and rumors suggest the Panthers have extended an offer.
The Broncos have interviewed eight candidates for the job, with Payton being the most intriguing among them. Last week, Payton had a meeting in Los Angeles
Inter Milan will play host to Atalanta for their Coppa Italia quarter-final showdown at San Siro. Both sides come into this game in relatively strong form and Inter Milan have home advantage as they look to reach the final for the second season in a row. The latest Coppa Italia betting odds have Inter Milan as the clear favorites to get the win, priced at -110.
Simone Inzaghi's Inter Milan side come into this fixture vowing to defend their title, having beaten Juventus 4-2 in the final last season. Inter have had a mixed season domestically, their Serie A title challenge already appearing to come up
Alfa Romeo have dreamed up an incredible, one-of-a-kind project in collaboration with Swiss-based artist BOOGIE, an 'Art Car', with the piece set to be auctioned off through F1 Authentics to raise money for the charity Save the Children. The team and the artist have come together to create a graffiti-inspired 3D Art Car, which will be unveiled in Zurich next Tuesday (February 7).
The design features the letters of the Alfa Romeo logo, coming together to symbolize the people, partners, and organizations that contribute to bring the art car to life. BOOGIE, a Basel-
Kai Havertz has been a polarising figure since his 2020 transfer to Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 29 goals in 118 appearances for the London club. Despite this, his performances have left something to be desired, particularly those in the Premier League. His decisive goal in last season's Champions League final, however, has saved him from utter infamy.
According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich have Havertz on their "list" of transfer targets and are "watching" the forward's situation at Stamford Bridge. If they make a move, it's said they'll make an offer of between €40-€60m (PS35
Google is commemorating bubble tea with a Google Doodle today, January 29th. Bubble Tea, also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea, originates from Taiwanese tea culture, dating back to the 17th century. It was in the 1980’s that bubble tea as it's recognized today was invented. Since then, the drink has gained immense popularity and was even made into an emoji in 2020.
The Google Doodle today honors bubble tea by inviting users to try their hand at making it. The game consists of five orders for users to try and complete. Each requires the player to choose and pour varying amounts of bubbles, tea, and syrup into a cup. Get close to the line without going over to earn the most points, while having a bit of fun in the process.
Innovation and experimentation on the original bubble tea continues with waves of Taiwanese immigrants bringing the drink overseas to other countries such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and more.
The popular beverage is now a global phenomenon, and today’s Google Doodle celebrates just that. The Doodle features colorful animated graphics and Taiwan’s indigenous Formosan
Ayoub Abdellaoui's 15th minute strike kickstarted Algeria's African Nations Championship quarter-final fixture against Niger, setting them on the path to a 5-0 victory. With an energetic crowd of 20,000 fans from Oran and beyond urging them on, Algerian confidence was high and Ayoub's goal simply added to it. By the end of the first half, Algeria had registered a further two goals, one of them coming from a Madjid Bougherra free-kick that left the Niger goalkeeper rooted to the ground. As the second half began, another two goals were added to the scoreline before the referee signaled the end.
Louisiana police are under investigation after 12 squirrel monkeys were reported stolen from Zoosiana Zoo over the weekend. Bolstered by their community's help, Broussard Police are reviewing video footage to help capture the suspect or suspects. Meanwhile in Dallas, the zoo is grappling with an "unprecedented" string of suspicious events involving their animals, the most recent being the intentional cut-out hole of the emperor tamarin monkey's habitat and the mysterious death of an endangered vulture. Their message to the public - if you hear something, report it.
As February quickly approaches, Ohio University is gearing up for a month of celebration. Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States to recognize the achievements of African Americans throughout history and in the present day. The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. His goal was to recognize the many contributions of the African American community.
In the second week of February, Woodson organized an event called "Negro History Week". This celebration coincided with the birthdays of both President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, two men Woodson believed represented freedom for Black Americans. Over the years, educators and activists expanded the week into a month long celebration.
Ohio University is joining in nationwide efforts to celebrate Black History Month. The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Multicultural Center have planned a
Kentucky educators and state officials convened in Frankfort Monday to reveal their plan to address the statewide 11,000 teacher shortage. The Coalition to Sustain the Education Profession, chaired by Rhonda Caldwell and Terrie Morgan, announced six recommendations to help reduce the gap in education, such as providing financial incentives and launching a student-friendly recruitment and induction portal. Gov. Andy Beshear championed the cause by advocating for a 5% pay raise for all teachers, supported by the state. The raise would help keep up with inflation while also attracting talent to the profession, Beshear said. Makiya McNear
Cindy Williams, the beloved star of the classic sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 75 after a short illness, her family confirmed Monday. "Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege," her children Zak and Emily Hudson said in a statement. Williams starred opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne for eight seasons from 1976-83 and the show is remembered for its iconic opening theme song. She also starred in hit films "American Graffiti" and "The Conversation." Williams leaves behind a legacy of laughter and joy that will outlive her.
The Conference Board released its January Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) report on Tuesday and the news was not good. The January CCI declined to 107.1 which is a 2.9-point decrease from December’s revised reading of 109.0. Despite the drop in consumer confidence, the index remains above the July 2022 level which was the lowest since the start of the year.
The Present Situation Index, which tracks consumers’ assessment of economic and labor market conditions, improved to 150.9, up from 147.4 in December. However, the Expectations Index, which reflects consumer expectations for the next six months, declined to 77.8 from 83
A bleak reality hit California on January 30th ,2023. According to a recent UC Berkeley study, extreme weather patterns due to the climate crisis will result in a rapid increase of Valley Fever cases in the state. Valley fever, caused by the soil-borne fungus Coccidioides, can lead to chronic fatigue and skin ulcers. It is a fate Jaime Gonzalez tragically knows all too well, after a windy day in the Modesto orchards 15 years ago caused him to contract Valley Fever and he continues to suffer from its symptoms today.
The fungus grows in dry, hot climates like the one experienced in the Southwest in the United States. Experts anticipate this will increase
Late Monday afternoon, a dark blue sedan with tinted windows and a temporary tag drove up to a group of people near Iowa Avenue North and Plum Street in Lakeland, Florida. The car slowed as it approached the group, then all four windows rolled down and shots were fired in their direction. Two people were critically injured, and the other eight had non-life-threatening injuries. The shooters were in the car with four total and fled the area before officers arrived.
The victims ranged from 20 to 35 years old and found marijuana at the crime scene, leading Police Chief Sam Taylor to belief drug sales were taking place. Chief Taylor stated, "I've been here 34 years,
Amid the turbulence in the global cryptocurrency market, recent reports have revealed data and trends that indicate the market's growing optimism and adoption. A survey published by a cryptocurrency trading platform found that crypto ownership increased by 10%, with two-thirds of investors being either positive or ambivalent about their investing appetite. Additionally, a global crypto market data provider found that despite the 'Crypto Winter' of 2022, the market capitalisation of algorithmic stablecoins is currently at $2.33bn and three networks have emerged as leaders: tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD. Moreover, a third report by Dapp Radars revealed a growth in modular blockchain development and boasted the
An investigation has revealed the startling extent of organised crime gangs using UK shell companies for massive cryptocurrency scams known as "pig butchering". Losses of hundreds of millions of pounds have left victims across the world heartbroken and bankrupt.
Victims fall prey to the typical romance scam story, where a hopeful individual is groomed online before being defrauded of all their savings. Since its emergence in 2021, Interpol and the FBI have issued warnings against pig butchering schemes, with the inquest of one UK victim - a former police officer from Wiltshire - hearing of PS100,000
As technological advances transform the banking industry, the 'banking as a service' model, coined as one of the leading disruptors, is set to take off in the coming years. This shared model enables banks to integrate their digital banking services directly into the products of non-bank businesses over cloud-based solutions, creating a seamless experience for users and an efficient process. A global strategy consultancy, Arthur D. Little, predicts that banking as a service (BaaS) will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 25% worldwide and this development could boost the Middle East's banking income by approximately $5 billion, or 4%, by 2026
A new study by Freedom Finance has revealed the scope of demand for financial services products among British adults. 43% of adults - that is, around 23 million - have applied or considered applying for at least one financial services product in the past year, with the figure jumping to 50% when looking at only the working population. Insurance policies, bank accounts, and personal loans and credit cards topped the list of desired products.
Surprisingly, 25-34-year-olds were most likely to have searched for such services, ahead of other age groups, as they begin to lead more complicated financial lives. Those aged over 55 years were least likely to have
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech and venture arm, has partnered with Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg, DekaBank and financial software specialist Comyno to create SWIAT, a blockchain platform for real-time settlement and trading of digital and traditional data, assets and transactions. SWIAT will provide software for a decentralised financial infrastructure with faster, more flexible and secure transactions. The joint venture will also provide custody services and create new business opportunities.
Metaco, a Swiss crypto specialist, has been selected by DekaBank to steer their digital asset offering and provide a safe and compliant asset management service, underpinned by
As the retirement age for both men and women inches ever closer, more and more of us are starting to think about our financial security in later life. With the UK Government now setting the retirement age to 66, it's important that those near that milestone are aware of the financial tasks they should complete ahead of the retire – to ensure their funds for later life are sufficient.
The Citizens Advice network has prepared a handy nine-point checklist, offering helpful advice and guidance on the financial abilities and support needed to lead a fulfilling life after work.
These nine tasks include working out what money you'll have coming in and how your spending might change in retirement, understanding the various
Legal & General's Chief Executive, Nigel Wilson, is to retire after more than a decade at the helm. The announcement comes as the company prepares to usher in a new CEO and reports record earnings. Mr. Wilson made the announcement in a press conference and stated he would transition from his position at the end of the year.
The search for Wilson's successor began soon after his announcement and has since attracted a number of potential candidates. Legal & General's current board of directors is confident that a suitable candidate will be identified in the coming months.
The company has seen a significant influx of revenue over the past decade under Wilson's watch and is currently ranked as one
