Pepperdine University, located amidst the stunning beauty of Malibu’s coastline in California, shines as a beacon of academic distinction and steadfast commitment to Christian principles. Renowned for its blend of rigorous scholarship and spiritual nurture, Pepperdine stands as one of California’s foremost Christian universities, embodying a rich legacy of educational excellence and moral integrity. Academic Distinction Pepperdine University is synonymous with academic excellence, offering a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation necessary for success in their chosen fields. From the esteemed Graziadio Business School to the distinguished…
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The Sacramento Kings have agreed to an extension with Harrison Barnes for 3 years and $54 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The average of $18 million per season is higher than many Kings fans were hoping, while some fans didn’t want Barnes to return at all, instead hoping for a more significant upgrade to the team. Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes – a key part of the franchise’s rise into Western Conference contention – has agreed on a new three-year, $54 million contract extension, his agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/JCT4RUayt7 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30,…
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The New York Mets are not the only big-money disappointment in Major League Baseball season. The San Diego Padres are giving them quite a run for their money and are rapidly falling out of the National League playoff race. The Padres were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon, blowing a 4-0 lead in a 5-4 loss to extend their losing streak to five games. They are also just 2-8 in their past 10 games and 37-44 on the season. That puts them 10.5 games out of first place in the National League West and eight games out of…
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On Thursday, James Harden notified the Philadelphia 76ers that he’d be foregoing free agency and picking up the $35.6 million player option on his contract for the 2023-2024 season instead. But he wasn’t doing so because he wanted to remain in Philadelphia. He informed the Sixers, according to a source familiar with the events, that he wanted to be traded. Why he’s asked out of Philadelphia is unclear. For more than two years now, Harden’s stated motives have been a contradictory mess. First, he forced the Rockets to trade him in the middle of the 2020-2021 season. Then, on the…
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over Pittsburgh on Thursday, concealing the city’s skyline from the seats at PNC Park. The Pirates and Padres played regardless, but not without delay and protest from players. Players showed up to the ballpark for the afternoon game one day after playing in similarly smoky conditions for Game 2 of the three-game series. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Thursday’s smoke “seemed to have infiltrated the Pirates clubhouse” by the time players arrived. Pirates stalwart and former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen expressed concern about the conditions while speaking with the Post-Gazette: “I feel like there’s not…
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The Texas Rangers lead the majors with four players voted as 2023 MLB All-Star Game starters, the league announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about the rosters: The Rangers are the first MLB team with at least four elected All-Star Game starters since 2016, Texas said, also setting a franchise record. The remainder of the All-Star rosters, including pitchers and reserve position players for both teams, will be announced at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday on ESPN. The game is set for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 11, at the Mariners’ T-Mobile Park. It will air on…
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This Major League Baseball All-Star Game will feature not just new blood, but instant impact. Seven first-time All-Stars were selected to start the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park as fan balloting for the second phase of voting was revealed Thursday. Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. already captured starting spots by leading their respective leagues in voting during the first stage. Two finalists at each of the 16 other positions advanced to a final stage of voting, which stretched from Monday until Thursday at noon ET. The winners largely reflected…
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James Harden’s days in Philadelphia are unofficially over, with the Sixers star deciding on Thursday to opt into the $35.6 million option on his contract for next season en route to asking for a trade, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported. According to sources directly involved in the situation on both sides, the Los Angeles native wants to play for the Clippers and the Sixers are already in the process of discussing his desired move. Harden is, according to sources close to him, extremely upset at the way in which the Sixers handled his possible free agency and has…
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Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman arrived in Nashville with 10 selections in the 2023 NHL draft, including five of the first 43 picks. With several needs, mostly notably goal-scoring, many expected Yzerman to use some of that draft capital to deal for immediate help. Instead, the Red Wings ended up acquiring an additional pick and came out of the draft with 11 players, including nine on Thursday during the second day at Bridgestone Arena. Yzerman did acquire 24-year bottom-six forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin from Edmonton for future considerations due to the Oilers’ need for cap space.…