Dickie V’s Super Six: Veteran coaches making magic
Dick Vitale, College Basketball analystDec 13, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com. Hello, college hoops fans! We’re a month into the season, […]
Woman awarded £36k over Christmas party harassment
Fernanda Hermosilla said it was a “very stressful experience” A woman who complained of “unwanted and inappropriate physical contact” by a colleague during a Christmas party has accepted settlements totalling £36,000. Fernanda Hermosilla, who works for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, began legal action after its staff dinner in December 2022. The commission investigated […]
Think you're safe? Identity theft could wipe out your entire life’s savings
Identity theft has become a pervasive issue, affecting millions of Americans each year. In 2023 alone, American adults lost a staggering $43 billion to identity fraud. The following story illustrates the devastating impact this crime can have on individuals: Paula Disberry, a former Colgate-Palmolive employee, was living a comfortable life when she discovered that her […]
Analysis: Reeves faces recession fears but shrinking industry could offer a bigger problem
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UnitedHealth Group CEO addresses Brian Thompson death, says health-care system is 'flawed'
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, testifies during the Senate Finance Committee hearing titled “Hacking America’s Health Care: Assessing the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack and What’s Next,” in the Dirksen Building in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2024. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty on Friday mourned […]
The three biggest reasons LeBron and the Lakers are flailing in the West
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. The cramped visitors locker room at Kaseya Center felt extra crowded last week after the Los […]
Champions Trophy 2025: ICC ‘gives nod’ to Pakistan-proposed hybrid model
Indian captain Rohit Sharma (Left) and Pakistan Babar Azam during the toss in this undated image. — AFP The controversy surrounding the next year’s Champions Trophy has come to an end as the International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly greenlighted a “tit-for-tat” hybrid model proposed by Pakistan over India’s refusal to send its team to the […]