Graduation gap widens between white and Black football players
The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport reports the gap in graduation rates between white and Black football players on bowl-bound teams widened in the pandemic year. White players graduated 16.3 percent higher than Black teammates among 56 bowl teams, up from 15.6 percent prior year.
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Institute For Diversity and Ethics In Sport
Richard Lapchick
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University of Central Florida
Army
Tennessee
Louisiana Tech
FBS
Alabama
Clemson
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Ball State
Northwestern
George Seeds Bold Return in Clippers Season Opener Win
Paul George scores 33 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116 109 at Staples Center to start the season. He vows to stay aggressive, claims full health after shoulder surgeries, and credits a calmer arena setting for better focus.
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Los Angeles Clippers
Paul George
Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Staples Center
George
NBA
Lakers
Denver Nuggets
Tyronn Lue
Dallas
Denver
Doc Rivers
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Veteran NHL defenseman Deryk Engelland retires at 38
Deryk Engelland, Vegas Golden Knights' first local player, retires after 11 seasons amid NHL uncertainty. He shifts to a role with the Knights Foundation and cites family time and season unpredictability. Other retirements noted include Alex Steen, Henrik Lundqvist, and Johnny Boychuk, highlighting a veteran wave.
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Deryk Engelland
North America
Vegas Golden Knights
Engelland
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation
Golden Knights
Las Vegas
Bill Foley
St. Louis Blues
Alex Steen
Henrik Lundqvist
Lundqvist
Washington Capitals
New York Rangers
Steen
Edmonton
Alberta
St. Louis
New York Islanders
Johnny Boychuk
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