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In 2018, the NCAA made a new rule allowing players to keep their options open. Players could hire an agent to consider their NBA potential, but retain their future eligibility while doing so. But the NCAA has now limited which agents are eligible for hire. CBS Sports listed some of the criteria needed for these agents. Immediately, people were calling this out as the “Rich Paul rule.” Paul is a superstar agent who founded Klutch Sports Group....

James scored 12 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter while Anthony totaled only four of his 26 points in the second half as the Cavaliers rallied to defeat the Knicks 90-84 Friday. MORE: NBA early season surprises | NBA officials admit to missed call in Raptors loss to Knicks Anthony’s impressive first-half play drew praise, particularly for his 14-point first quarter. He was 8 for 11 from the field in the first half, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range....

James said Cavs coach David Blatt is being criticized because he’s the coach of the four-time MVP. The controversy began after James volunteered information that he overrode his coach’s play call, which called for James to inbound the ball with less than 2 seconds remaining instead of shooting it. “To be honest, the play that was drawn up, I scratched it,” James told reporters Sunday. “I just told Coach, ‘Give me the ball....

These players are legendary figures, and one of them won’t be playing next season. That reality is a tough one for James, who said watching Bryant in his final season is “very emotional.” When he was asked about his fondest memory of Bryant, the Cavs star went back to his high school days. MORE: Ranking every player in the All-Star Game | Kobe’s best moments It’s understandable why, at 31, James still remembers that moment....

Every Tuesday, the Lakers star has his followers refreshing his social media accounts and waiting to see how he’ll celebrate his weekly taco dinner. MORE: LeBron James calls out NCAA for “Rich Paul rule” This past Tuesday, he upped his game by debuting a custom T-shirt. The shirt reads “Taco Tuesday” with James’ signature facial expression in place of the “A” in taco. Not only was James wearing the custom tee as he shouted “Taaaaaco Tuuuuuesday,” he also had the whole family join in on the fun....

Anthony, born in May of 1984, was considered the No. 1 recruit in the graduating class of 2002. James, born in December of 1984, was considered the No. 1 recruit in the graduating class of 2003. On Feb. 10, 2002, the nation’s top high school junior and senior would share the floor when James’ St. Vincent-St. Mary team took on Anthony’s Oak Hill Academy team at a neutral location in Trenton, N....

James took to his Instagram page to reveal that he will wear No. 23 in the upcoming season. The reason James chose to return to No. 23, which he previously said should be retired league-wide, served as a nod to his former Miami Heat “family.” In the post, James said, “23 it is! It’s only right I go back. 2*3=6. We still family 6. #HomeTeam #StriveForGreatness” MORE: How LeBron’s game changed since Cleveland | Carter: Decision was in LeBron’s ‘heart’

The Cavaliers forward returned to Miami to rehab knee and back injuries, according to ESPN.com. James has missed the Cavs’ past six games and has been absent on the team’s recent road trips to Charlotte and Philadelphia, as well as a home game against the Mavericks. MORE: LeBron turns 30 | Cavs consulted LBJ on J.R. Smith trade | King denies pledging to team up with Wade again Doctors have reportedly told James not to watch the games from the bench because the sitting would be bad for his back....

Hochul is ahead by 6 percentage points, 47 percent to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll that was done for TV stations WHEC and WNYT and released Thursday. But Zeldin has gained serious ground against Hochul since a SurveyUSA/WNYT poll in August, in which the Donald Trump–endorsed candidate was 24 points behind Hochul (55 percent to 31 percent). Following a number of polls suggesting that the race is tightening, Real Clear Politics declared in mid-October that the midterm election is a “toss-up....

In extremely wet conditions, the visitors went two goals ahead after Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes scored before the break. However, Leeds responded just after halftime, with Rodrigo and substitute Raphinha both finding the net. Unlike many times this season, the Red Devils had a response after squandering a lead. Two Manchester United substitutes, Fred and Anthony Elanga, went on to score, sealing victory. Ralf Rangnick’s side remains fourth in the Premier League table and is now four points clear of fifth-placed West Ham....

The aftershocks of these data breaches can be intense for the companies targeted. One estimate shows that the average cost for a U.S. company to respond to a data breach reached a new high in 2022 – $9.44 million. There is also a high likelihood of recurring costs as about 83% of companies in this study suffered more than one data breach. The legal exposure that comes with these breaches is also growing as companies face a mounting risk: data breach litigation brought forth by private plaintiffs....

Discussions about the running back returning to the field with the Patriots in 2016 have begun, although they are in the “infant stages” at this point in the offseason, the Boston Herald reported Wednesday. According to the report, Blount and the Patriots have shown mutual interest in negotiating a new contract, but he could still hit free agency beginning March 9. MORE: Top 25 free agents for 2016 | Franchise tag candidates...

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the accident occurred about 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 22 on a remote section of state road known as the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. Trooper Brad McConnell says the impact caused the air bag on the 2012 Ford Expedition to deploy and severely damaged the front end. The vehicle was totaled. Knight told McConnell that he never saw the cow, which was among several that wandered onto the roadway in an open range area....

“Senators will now have a chance to go on the record: Are you with the students or the predatory industry that defrauded them with worthless degrees and a lifetime of debt?” Senator Dick Durbin said in a statement introducing the resolution in September. Joint resolutions operate largely the same way as bills do, and if the measure isn’t blocked in Congress or by presidential veto, it will bar DeVos’ rule from going into effect on July 1....

In a study published in Environmental Pollution, a team led by Andrew Turner, from Portsmouth University in the U.K. analyzed 50 pieces of weathered LEGO bricks found washed up on the shores of Cornwall, southwest England. Pieces were cleaned, measured and weighed. Researchers studied their chemical characteristics to check the age of each block, basing their calculations on elements in the bricks that are no longer used in the production process....

The surprise Premier League champions have picked up from where they left off in their title-winning campaign where many thought they were heading for only embarrassment after a season of a lifetime. Results and performances in the league were demoralising and, at times, inexcusable under Claudio Ranieri but there has been something about Champions League nights - with the music and the floodlights - that has helped Leicester remember who they are....

“Leighton was having some symptoms yesterday, so we had him checked out,” Garrett said Friday. “It was determined he has an issue in his neck. He’s not going to be available for this week’s game. … We think at some point, he’s going to be back.” Vander Esch has battled neck and back injuries throughout his second NFL season, leaving Week 7 against the Eagles with a stinger and not playing in the following game....

Symptoms The symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome begin in early childhood, typically before the age of 4. Seizures are the most prominent symptom, and most children who have LGS may also develop cognitive dysfunction, delays in reaching developmental milestones, and behavior problems. LGS continues into adulthood, but symptoms generally change with age. Seizures One of the hallmarks of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is several types of seizures that occur frequently—as often as several times a day—which is more often than in most other types of epilepsy....

Santa Cruz (36-1-1, 19 KOs) outboxed a game but outclassed Rafael Rivera (26-3-2, 17 KOs) over 12 lopsided — yet entertaining — rounds at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night. Scores were 119-109 across the board in favor of Santa Cruz. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year Prior to the bout, Santa Cruz said he wants to unify at 126 pounds against Gary Russell Jr....

Confidence is a great thing to have, and it’s one of Leo’s biggest strengths. The trick is for Leo to maintain their confidence while controlling their ego. The best way for Leos to control their ego is to own up to mistakes and acknowledge their weaknesses. Leo can learn to deal with criticism by thinking before jumping to conclusions and asking questions to clarify the situation. It’s important to remember that constructive criticism is rarely personal....