Welcome to the academic realm of University of California, Berkeley—a prestigious institution renowned globally for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and scholarly pursuits. Nestled in the vibrant city of Berkeley, California, this esteemed university stands as a beacon of intellectual curiosity, fostering a dynamic environment where students, faculty, and researchers thrive. History and Legacy Founded … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more