Podcast appearances and mentions of Abdul Jabbar

In this podcast, Dr. Abdul Jabbar of the University of Melbourne in Australia talks about the research in that country that led to new equine internal parasite control guidelines.My Senior Horse - Episode 16 Guests and Links:Guest: Dr. Abdul Jabbar of the University of Melbourne in AustraliaConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

'Do you know what backbiting is?' They replied, 'Allah and His Messenger know best'. He said, It is saying something about your brother which he would dislike' Someone asked 'What if I say something about my brother which is true?' The Prophet (peace be on him) replied, If what you say of him is true, it is backbiting and if it is not true you have slandered him.'' When a person dislikes someone, he is likely to find faults in his appearance, behavior, lineage, and anything else which pertains to him. 'Aishah narrated that she said to the Prophet (pece be on him), "Do you see that Safiyyah (another wife of the Prophet) is such and such?" meaning that she was short. The Prophet (peace be on him) replied, "You have spoken a word such that, if it were mixed in the water of the ocean, it would darken it."? Backbiting is nothing but a desire to belittle people, to slander their honor, and to deride their accomplishments in their absence. Since this is stabbing in the back, it is an expression of narrow-mindedness and cowardice. Backbiting is a negative trait, and only those engage in it who themselves are not achievers. It is a tool of destruction, for one who is addicted to it leaves no one without throwing a dart at him and wounding him. It is no wonder then, that the Qur'an paints such a repulsive picture of this vile habit as would make people shrink from it in horror: And do not…..backbite one anther; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would abhor that. (49:12) Since one feels sick at the very thought of eating human flesh, how much more revolting it is to think of eating the flesh of one's dead brother! Whenever an opportunity arose, the Prophet (peace be on him) stressed this Qur'anic imagery in order to imprint it on peoples' hearts and minds. Here's a glimpse of our profound conversation. As Ramadan approaches, we hope this discussion motivates us all to introspect, evolve, and embody the universal values of compassion and empathy that rise above faiths, offering invaluable lessons for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Imam Raqeeb Abdul Jabbar C L A S S E S T A U G H T Aqeedah & Islamic Worldview Dawah: Theory and Experiential Training Islamic History Fiqh Thematic Study of the Quran Chaplaincy & Counseling from Islamic Framework Teaching and Mentoring New Muslims Counseling the Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated I S L A M I C E D U C A T I O N Ijazah in Islamic Studies, 2022 Taught by Sheikh Haroun Faye, Mauritania and Senegal Bachelor of Islamic Studies, 1988 Madrassa Jamia in Jakarta, Indonesia Islamic Studies and Dawah Training, 1978 State Street Masjid, Brooklyn, NY One of the First Sunni Muslim Masajid in America Taught by Sheikh Dawud Faisal S E C U L A R E D U C A T I O N 2020 Master's of Divinity, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities 2015 CPE Certificate, Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling Bon Secours Clinical Pastoral Care 1991 Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering TESST College of Technology 1991 Associate of Science, Computer & Info. Sciences NEC Electronics R E F E R E N C E S Imam Khalid Griggs Imam Siraj Wahhaj C O N T A C T M. 832-515-2458 P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E IMAM & TEACHER Sacramento Islamic Resource Center, 2019 - 2022 Sacramento, California Masjid As-Sabur, 2018 - 2019 Sacramento, California Masjid Ibrahim, 2017 - 2018 Sacramento, California Masjid Umm Barakah, 2010 - 2013 Richmond, Virginia ISLAMIC CHAPLAIN AND COUNSELOR Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 2021 - Present Houston, Texas Ben Taub Hospital, 2023 - Present Houston, Texas St. Luke's Hospital, 2022 - Present Houston, Texas VITAS Hospital, 2019 - 2022 Sacramento, California Corcoran State Prison, 2016 - 2018 Corcoran, California High Desert State Prison, 2015 - 2016 Susanville, California Bon Sescour Maryview Hospital, 2014 - 2015

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Founder and CEO of Veztek USA, Sani Abdul-Jabbar.Sani Abdul-Jabbar, the founder and CEO of VezTek USA, shared insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the principles guiding his leadership. Sani's experience is particularly instructive for aspiring entrepreneurs, demonstrating the potential of innovation, dedication, and strategic thinking in business success.He discussed the critical roles of resilience and adaptability in his ascent in the tech industry, highlighting these traits as essential for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Sani's approach transforms obstacles into opportunities, providing valuable lessons for others.Innovation is central to VezTek USA. Sani explained how his company remains at the forefront of technology, pushing boundaries and fostering a culture of innovation among his team. This commitment to continual improvement is a cornerstone of their success.Key Points from the Episode:EntrepreneurshipBusiness strategiesInnovation in technologySuccess storiesIndustry insightsLeadership and management adviceAbout Sani Abdul-Jabbar:Sani Abdul-Jabbar stands at the forefront of technological innovation as the Founder and CEO of VezTek, a Los Angeles-based tech consultancy. Under his leadership, VezTek has become a beacon for businesses seeking expert guidance and on-demand technology teams. The company prides itself on specializing in groundbreaking technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, aiming to revolutionize how these tools are integrated into business solutions.In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Sani has made significant contributions to the literary world with his best-selling book, 'Makers.' Available on major platforms like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, 'Makers delves into the critical importance of embedding human values within AI technology. Through his writings, Sani advocates for a future where humans and machines coexist harmoniously, emphasizing the need for mindful development in the tech sector. His two decades of experience have shaped his vision and influenced the broader conversation on technology's ethical integration into society.About VezTek USA:VezTek stands out as an award-winning consultancy specializing in innovation and providing on-demand talent within emerging technologies such as Blockchain and the Metaverse. By integrating skilled tech talent with established brands, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and dynamic scale-ups, VezTek plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of these sectors. The company's unique approach ensures that it not only understands the technological landscape but also expertly navigates it to meet the specific needs of its clients.At the heart of VezTek's mission is transforming innovative ideas into tangible realities across diverse industries, including DeFi, DAOs, FinTech, Healthcare, and more. Through strategically locating new technologies, innovating products atop these platforms, equipping clients with dedicated teams, and scaling product delivery to enhance consumer adoption, VezTek has mastered the art of turning visions into successful, market-ready solutions. This comprehensive strategy underscores VezTek's commitment to excellence and significant contribution to technological advancement and innovation.Tweetable Moments:05:14 - "Fear is the hurdle. The difference between 78 to 80% of the leaders saying that we're not going to exist in ten years if we don't use AI, and only 4% actually significantly investing in it, is fear."Links Mentioned in this...

Kitab Ighatsatul Lahfan karya : Ibnul Qayyim Al-Jauziyah Rahimahullahu. Dibahas oleh ustadz Luthfi Abdul Jabbar hafizhahulahu. ----- Kitab Ighatsatul Lahfan adalah salah satu karya terkenal dan berpengaruh dalam literatur Islam yang membahas bagaimana melindungi hati dan jiwa dari pengaruh negatif setan serta memperkuat iman dan spiritualitas. Karya ini ditulis oleh Ibn al-Qayyim rahimahullahu, seorang ulama Islam ternama yang hidup pada abad ke-13 Masehi dan merupakan murid dari Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullahu, seorang ulama yang sangat dihormati dalam tradisi Islam. (Dikutip dari https://www.pustakahanif.com)

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On today's show, Pat and the boys watch along with all of the NCAA tournament action as March Madness is officially here, they discuss the crazy story percolating with Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara being involved in a $4.5 million gambling situation involving an illegal bookie, potential theft, and much more. To dive deeper into the whole Ohtani situation and what is potentially going to come of this fluid situation is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff “The Jett” Passan (20:46-44:23). Later, Sophomore sensation from Indiana State University, Cream Abdul-Jabbar, Robbie Avila joins the show LIVE in the ThunderDome to compete 1-on-1 against a representative from the NCAA for being snubbed by the NCAA tournament committee, as well as to chat about his game and who he's inspired by, the feeling of the team when they found out they were going to the NIT and not the NCAA tournament, what it's been like dealing with his newfound fame, and much more (1:04:27-1:18:23). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hilarious episode of **"Virgo Season,"** Ryan and Joyhdae dive into the chaotic world of celebrity gossip, social media mishaps, and everything in between. From **Ryan questioning Joyhdae's sanity over her dramatic mourning of her "relationship" with Michael B. Jordan,** to **Joyhdae's comedic dismissal of Don Lemon's attempt to launch a show on Elon Musk's platform,** this episode has it all. They tackle the surreal news of **North West's album "Elementary School Dropout,"** muse on the absurdity of **DJ Envy trying to spar with Donnell Rollins,** and even touch on the serious political upheaval in **Haiti** with their unique blend of humor and insight. Amidst the laughter, they don't forget to throw in some classic **dad jokes and cheeky puns,** keeping the mood light and the giggles constant. Whether they're critiquing **Eric Adams' bizarre comparison of New York to Port-au-Prince** or decoding **Jay-Z's directions,** Ryan and Joyhdae's chemistry and quick wit make "Virgo Season" a must-listen for anyone looking for a mix of comedy, commentary, and a bit of randomness. Remember, they're taking a break next week, so use this time to catch up on any episodes you've missed and leave them a stellar review!

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Our starting lineup is back together this week.  Army, Gooch, and Munsey rant about Russel Wilson, The Oakland A's, and the Cincinnati Bengals toilet problem.  Top it all off with our top 3 best sports nicknames of all time.

Dive into the heart of innovation in "Tech Frontiers: Dissecting the Digital Age," where we're joined by Sani Abdul-Jabbar, a pioneer in the realms of AI, blockchain, and machine learning, and the visionary leader behind VezTek. Sani, also renowned for his engaging 'Blockchain Brief' podcast, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to illuminate the path of technological evolution. This conversation ventures beyond the surface, examining the intricate weave of opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies present to both startups and established enterprises. From the essential role of blockchain in securing digital transactions to the transformative impact of AI across industries, and the strategic importance of leveraging on-demand developers in today's gig economy, Sani provides profound insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Additionally, we'll uncover the essence of tech entrepreneurship through Sani's journey and explore how the latest tech trends are reshaping the business landscape. Prepare to be inspired by a dialogue that not only forecasts the future of technology but also empowers listeners with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of the digital age. To connect with Sani, visit his website: https://www.veztekusa.com Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87512799 Join our Spotify Community: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024

SDI and the Degenerate discuss a bet for Padres vs Marlins wins on the season. Philadelphia NLWs love sports. NCAA already talking about 14 team playoff.

This week on TST, Dawson Smith joins Massey to discuss real estate agents and sports. Turns out we hate both and most of all hate DUKE and love court storming. March is upon us and it's time to prep for conference championship tournaments, the NFL Combine, and Cam Newton fighting three guys at once. Is this the fastest 40 yard dash times the NFL combine has ever seen? Can Chris Cross get the Southern Illinois Saluki to the Big Dance?? Will Chief's super-fan "Chiefs-a-holic" be able to keep his autographed Patrick Mahomes painting in prison??? Tune into 89.1 KHOL from 2-3 Mountain Time or download our podcast wherever podcasts are avaible.

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As CEO of VezTek USA, Sani Abdul-Jabbar is an expert in technologies like AI and blockchain. He actively collaborates with industry giants such as Toyota and IBM and is a contributor to Forbes magazine. Beyond corporate collaborations, he has been invited to share his knowledge at esteemed institutions like Caltech and is the host of the Blockchain Brief Podcast. As a leader in the ever-evolving and demanding technology field, Sani is here to shed light on how cultivating a culture of balance within his company has enhanced his team's well-being and contributed to increased productivity and creativity. Join us for a great conversation on the importance of downtime, defining personal and professional goals, and aligning with your priorities.   Here's some of what we discuss in this episode: 1:18 – Sani's journey to the U.S. in 1998 and the evolution of his tech company, VezTek 9:02 – Introducing a hub and spoke model to address the challenges of frequent pivoting in an emerging tech company 14:32 – How a balanced workforce leads to increased productivity and success 21:22 – The misconception that loving work eliminates the need for balance + the practical benefits of taking time off 27:15 – The importance of defining clear values as a business owner + Sani's book, Makers   Learn more about Sani: VezTek https://veztekusa.com/ Sani's book Makers: A Slender Knowledge https://www.amazon.com/Makers-Slender-Knowledge-Sani-Abdul-Jabbar/dp/B0CMQZ7JWC Sani on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sani/   RESOURCES Learn more about :  Email: travis@travisparry.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA  Get Travis' newest book!  

Today, on the Grownlearn podcast, I am talking to Sani Abdul-Jabbar about the nexus of AI and Blockchain that leads to reshaping business models and fostering growth. Sani is a tech entrepreneur and a sought-after business advisor on AI, blockchain, and machine learning. He is also the host of the widely acclaimed 'Blockchain Brief' podcast. In this talk, he shares strategic insights and tech trends from client cases working on generative AI and Blockchain. You will also learn about the disruptive integration of AI and Blockchain that are transforming the business models of certain industries - learn which ones are the most affected. This isn't just a podcast; it's your guide to business transformation and strategic development. Learn how AI and blockchain converge, creating open business models that redefine success strategies. Sani's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sani/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 In this episode I speak with Sani Abdul-Jabbar, Founder and CEO of VezTek, a Los Angeles-based emerging tech company specializing in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain, author of "Makers: A Slender Knowledge," whose through line has always been a work ethic instilled by his parents but whose wakeup call was the birth of his first child in 2011. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sani/

In this era where technology is not just an enabler but a driver of business innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a tangible, powerful tool reshaping how businesses operate and compete across various industries. Generative AI, a subset of AI, has started ruling the world in the last year, and every industry is being impacted.  AI's vast and varied capabilities, from streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences to driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. Organizations will focus not just on the theoretical aspects of AI in business but, more importantly, on real-world applications and strategies proving successful. Whether you're a startup embracing AI for agility or an established corporation using AI to maintain a competitive edge, understanding how to integrate this technology into your business strategy effectively is critical. Incorporating AI into business is not just about adopting new technology but fundamentally rethinking how we approach problems, make decisions, and create value.  Real-world examples include: AI-driven predictive maintenance in manufacturing. AI-powered personalization in retail. AI-enhanced diagnostic tools in healthcare. This involves understanding the AI maturity curve, where businesses evolve from experimental AI projects to scaling AI across the organization. An important facet is developing an AI-literate workforce and fostering a culture that embraces data-driven decision-making. This comprehensive discussion aims to equip business leaders, strategists, and technologists with insights and actionable strategies to harness AI's power effectively and responsibly. As AI continues to evolve, staying ahead in this AI-driven business landscape requires not only technological advancements. Episode # 121 Today's Guest: Abdul-Jabbar Sani, CEO, VezTek Website: VezTek Linkedin: Abdul Jabbar Sani An excellent quote from the guest speaker, 'Bitcoin introduced the blockchain to the world, and similar to this, ChatGPT has introduced machine learning to the world.' What to Expect in Today's Discussion: AI's Transformational Role: Insights into how AI is a tool and a catalyst for business innovation and strategy. Practical Applications: Understanding how AI is being used in real-world scenarios, such as predictive maintenance in manufacturing, personalization in retail, and diagnostic tools in healthcare. AI Maturity in Business: Learn about the evolution of businesses from initial AI experiments to full-scale AI integration across operations. Developing AI Skills: The importance of building an AI-literate workforce and how this impacts data-driven decision-making in organizations. Navigating the Hype Cycle of Technologies: Understanding the difference between hype and actual demand in emerging technologies, with examples from blockchain and machine learning. Leadership in AI: Discover what CEOs and leaders seek in candidates working with emerging technologies. Staying Ahead: Strategies for keeping up with the rapid technological changes every 15-18 months and leveraging them for business success. Resources: VezTek  

Sani Abdul-Jabbar is a distinguished tech entrepreneur and a thought leader in AI, blockchain, and machine learning. ================ All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org   Podcast Coaching + All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster   Our Facebook Group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/thecryptopodcast   ======= Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me: If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard. His research company spent 8 years testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate.  Because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results. If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed  - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://anxietysolutionprogram.com/ -------------------------- Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the Meds Doctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do $50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY     Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠   ======================== Bio of Sani Abdul-Jabbar : Sani Abdul-Jabbar is a distinguished tech entrepreneur and a thought leader in AI, blockchain, and machine learning. He is also the host of the widely acclaimed 'Blockchain Brief' podcast. With more than twenty years of experience in the tech sector, Sani's expertise and contributions to emerging technologies are highly regarded. He currently serves as the CEO of VezTek, an emerging tech company based in Los Angeles, specializing in software development and providing on-demand developers for cutting-edge technology projects.   What we Discussed:   - Who is Sani Abdul-Jabbar (1 mins) - Granmother inspired him to create jobs instead of cutting them ( 2:30 min) - His Blockchain Journey ( 5:30 mins) - Who does he think created Bitcoin ( 8 mins) - The Need for Regulation ( 8:30 mins) - What does Veztek do ( 12 mins) - What to expect in Technology in the Future ( 15:30 mins) - IBM Watson (18 mins) - The More Data the Better for Health Care( 21 mins) - Will Ai Steal Jobs ( 26 mins) - Will Ai remove Authors ( 27 mins) - Court Case with Ai ( 32 mins) - Spotify NFT's (35:30 mins) - His Podcast 'Blockchain Brief' ( 38 mins) - Social Media & Encryption ( 44 mins) and more     How to Contact Sani Abdul-Jabbar : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sani/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan8/message

“I'm sorry son, but you must have me confused with someone else,” is a famous line from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 1980 appearance in the movie Airplane! Deciding whether Abdul-Jabbar's piloting of the skies is First Ballot worthy is none other than First Ballot MVP and SVP of Late Night West Coast at ViacomCBS, Nick Bernstein. Nick and Neil talk the strike, Nick's movie basketball player dream team, and if Kareem was wearing a jockstrap. Plus, a special appearance from Rob the editor!  Showtime Codes:  (6:43) Recapping Nick's FBHOF W-L Record  (9:16) A special guest appearance: Rob the editor!  (11:30) More Important: Nick's surprising movie picks!  (12:48) Favorite Athlete Cameo in Film and TV (16:56) Something that kicks ass? Nick's SHOCKING answer (21:16) Interestings stats: negotiating for a rug.  (31:12) What never happened with famous people in sports (34:35): "Busting my buns" (36:45): Is Kareem wearing a jock? (44:50): Kareem's acting credits (53:00) Game Segment: Kareem movie trivia! (55:23): Dream Team Game: The greatest movie basketball players (01:02:26) Is Neil on the same level as Marc Maron? (01:07:50) A special encore

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about a U.S. supported coup in Pakistan. Our guest Abdul Jabbar is an emeritus professor at City College of San Francisco and a former visiting professor of English at University of California, Berkeley. He came to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship and has received two National Endowment for the Humanities awards. His books are: Reading and Writing with Multicultural Literature: In Search of Reconciliation and Peace; and Not of an Age, But for All Time: Revolutionary Humanism in Iqbal, Manto, and Faiz; and The Promise, Reality, and Potential of America's Cultural Diversity.

* US Media Repeating Same Mistakes Covering Trump 24' (Presidential) Campaign; Chris Lehmann is the D.C. Bureau chief with The Nation magazine; Producer: Scott Harris. * Civil Disobedience Actions at a European Air Base Links Threat of Nuclear Weapons with the Climate Crisis; Jackie Allen Doucot of the Hartford, CT, Catholic Worker Community; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * Report Charges US Pressured Pakistan to Oust the Nation's Prime Minister Imran Khan; Abdul Jabbar, Emeritus Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, City College of San Francisco; Producer: Scott Harris.

Yes! I'm such a big basketball fan! My favorite basketball player is a man named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You might not know who he is… He stopped playing basketball 34 years ago! 我好愛看籃球！我最愛的NBA球員是賈霸，你可能不認識他，因為他已經34年沒有打球了。 For a long time, Abdul-Jabbar had the NBA all-time scoring record. He scored more points than any other NBA basketball player! Until now… 賈霸一直是NBA得分紀錄的保持人，但現在不一樣囉。 There's another basketball player I like too. He's called LeBron James. He plays for the LA Lakers. This year, James beat Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record. Now he is the new highest scoring NBA basketball player! 另外一個我也很喜歡的球員是洛杉磯湖人隊的詹皇，他今年破了賈霸的紀錄！ When James beat the record, he was so happy! The whole game stopped. Everyone stood up and clapped their hands! And guess who was watching him play, and clapping the most? You guessed it… Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! 詹皇破紀錄的那一刻，整場比賽暫停，大家為他起立鼓掌。而拍手最用力的，就是賈霸。 Many people now call LeBron James the best basketball player ever! Do you agree? Which player do you think is the best? ________________________________ Vocabulary 賈霸在退出籃壇多年之後，高興看到詹皇終於破了他的紀錄。 1. game 比賽 Let's watch a Lakers' game tonight. 我們今晚來看湖人隊比賽。 Lakers, I love them! 我喜歡湖人隊！ Who will they play against? 他們要對誰？ Golden State Warriors. 金州勇士隊。 2. player 球員 Oh, Stephen Curry, he's a great player! 有史蒂芬·柯瑞，他是很棒的球員。 Not as great as James, but good enough. 沒有詹皇那麼棒，不過也夠好了。 3. beat 打敗 I bet Curry will beat James by scoring 50 points. 我賭柯瑞得50分，打敗詹皇。 You're on! I'll buy you a hamburger and drinks if you win. 好啊，我買漢堡飲料，要是你贏的話。 4. score 得分 He did it! He scored 53! 他做到了，得 53 分！ I want my hamburger! 我要漢堡！ Just a little one. 只能一個小的。 你學到哪些單字？ game 比賽 player 球員 beat 打敗 score 得分 ________________________________ Quiz 1. When did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stop playing basketball? A: 54 years ago B: 44 years ago C: 34 years ago 2. Which NBA record did LeBron James beat this year? A: The all-time snoring record B: The all-time scoring record C: The all-time storing record 3. Which NBA team does LeBron James play for now? A: The Cleveland Cavaliers B: The Miami Heat C: The LA Lakers Answers 1. C 2. B 3. C

#LeBron Makes HISTORY, #Lakers Fall Short To #OKC 133-130 LeBron James eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hit a stepback fadeaway bucket near the end of the third quarter of their game Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He passed Abdul-Jabbar's regular season scoring mark of 38,387 career points. So Z Nation, what did you think about the Lakers loss against OKC and how do you feel about LeBron surpassing Kareem??? Comments down below

Le record de LeBron James, plus grand marqueur de points de l'histoire de la NBA, a mis en lumière, une fois de plus, à quel point la ligue américaine sait mettre en avant ses chiffres historiques et créer des moments iconiques. Est-ce une question de culture ? Comment cela se passe-t-il de ce côté-ci de l'Atlantique ?

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo', confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S. Paulo' desta quinta-feira (09/02/2023): A cúpula do PT apoia a pressão do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sobre o presidente do BC e defende não apenas a substituição de Roberto Campos Neto, mas uma reorientação da política monetária. O plano é impor uma linha “desenvolvimentista” à condução da economia. “O fato de o presidente do Banco Central ter mandato não dá a ele autorização para irresponsabilidade”, disse a presidente do PT, Gleisi Hoffmann. Dirigentes petistas, assim como Lula, criticam a taxa básica de juros da economia, de 13,75% ao ano. Além de elevada, ela conduziria o País à recessão e ao desemprego, segundo eles. A posição será levada à reunião do Diretório Nacional do PT, na segunda-feira. “Ter mandato não significa ser imexível”, disse Gleisi. E mais: Economia: Por taxas menores, País quer ampliar venda de títulos no exterior Internacional: Turcos reprovam ação de Erdogan no terremoto; mais de 12 mil morrem Metrópole: Ibama e Funai iniciam retomada do território Yanomami Esportes: LeBron James supera Abdul-Jabbar e se torna o maior pontuador da NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeBron James is now the NBA's all-time leading scorer, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last night in LA. King James dropped 38 points on the Oklahoma City Thunder to go three points ahead of Abdul-Jabbar on the career scoring

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 Miami (OH) 85, Western Michigan 70 Ball State 65, Central Michigan 51 Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 97 Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 – Michigan St. rallies to win after giving up lead to Maryland Joey Hauser scored 20 points and Tyson Walker had 17 and Michigan State rallied after scoring the game's first 15 points to beat Maryland 63-58. The Spartans used an 8-0 run in which Walker made a layup and 3-pointer wrapped around a 3 from Jaden Akins for a 52-48 lead with 7:44 remaining and Michigan State led for the remainder. The Terrapins erupted for a 12-0 run in less than three minutes in the second half turning a 38-26 deficit into a 38-all tie. ahmir Young scored 17 points for Maryland M-OH 85, WMU 70 – Miami (Ohio) wins 85-78 against Western Michigan Anderson Mirambeaux had 22 points in Miami of Ohio’s 85-78 win against Western Michigan on Tuesday night.  Mirambeaux also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (8-16, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Mekhi Lairy scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Morgan Safford was 3 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists. The RedHawks snapped a seven-game slide. The Broncos (6-18, 2-9) were led by Seth Hubbard, who recorded 20 points. Western Michigan also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Titus Wright. In addition, Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Broncos. Ball St. 65, CMU 51 – Pearson scores 13, Ball State takes down Central Michigan Mickey Pearson Jr.’s 13 points helped Ball State defeat Central Michigan 65-51 on Tuesday night. Pearson added six rebounds for the Cardinals (17-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference.  Brian Taylor finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Chippewas (8-16, 3-8). Buffalo 102, EMU 97 – Adams scores 21 as Buffalo defeats Eastern Michigan 102-97 Isaiah Adams’ 21 points helped Buffalo defeat Eastern Michigan 102-97 on Tuesday night.  Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (6-18, 3-8) in scoring, finishing a career-high 35 points. Emoni Bates, coming off his third, 35-point performance of the season, scored 27 points for Eastern Michigan. Tonight Nebraska at Michigan, 6:30 p.m.               News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:00 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7:00 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Tonight Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m. Michigan State at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Memphis Grizzlies 104, Chicago Bulls 89 Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 – Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid Ja Morant scored 34 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-89. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points and Brandon Clarke had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls, whose three-game winning streak ended. Chicago played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of right hip soreness. Zach LaVine scored 24 points for Chicago and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and six assists. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. NBA – Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades. Abdul-Jabbar became the league's all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. The game stopped for a ceremony after James broke the record and he had tears in his eyes as he thanked the crowd, Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others. James finished with 38 points in the Lakers’ 133-130 loss and stands at 38,390. NBA – Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’ Mat Ishbia says his first major project as owner of the Phoenix Suns will be to listen to employees and figure out what problems they've faced. After that, he'll start fixing. The tenure of embattled Robert Sarver as owner of the NBA's Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury officially ended Tuesday. That’s when Ishbia — the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, plus a member of Michigan State's NCAA championship team in 2000 — took over. He will be governor, while brother Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press he plans to make adjustments in order to make the Suns “one of the best places to work.” NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Edmonton Oilers 5, Detroit Red Wings 2 Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT Oilers 5, Red Wings 2 – Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Tuesday night. Edmonton's Jack Campbell stopped 30 shots, including some key ones in the third to keep a one-goal lead. The Oilers maintained the momentum they had going into the All-Star break with their eighth win in nine games. Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period and Joe Veleno scored with 9 seconds left in the second to pull the home team within a goal.  Ville Husso made 22 saves for the Red Wings. Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Frank Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2 Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams. Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom circled the net and set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass. The Ducks improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games. It was Anaheim's first win against Chicago since Dec. 5, 2018, stopping an eight-game slide. NFL – Chicago Bears help promote NFL in trip to Spain The Chicago Bears have finished five days of clinics with kids in Barcelona and Madrid to help promote the NFL in Spain. The last day of the clinics was in Madrid with several hundred kids participating. Former Bears player Roberto Garza was among those representing the organization. Bears' manager of youth football and community programs Gustavo Silva says the clinics help the process of “building positive momentum for the growth of football” worldwide. Madrid is one of the European cities vying to host NFL games in the near future. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Women's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m. Men's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball SMAC St. Joseph 77, Gull Lake 62 The Bears had 4 starters in double figures in a 77-62 win over Gull Lake.  Matt Lanier had 19 points for the Bears, Chase Sanders added 15. Joron Brown scored 12 and Luke Lehner added 10 as St. Joe has won 8 straight to improve to 11-3. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65, Lakeshore 57 Lakeshore entered the final quarter with a 1 point lead on Loy Norrix, but the visiting Knights outscored the Lancers 20-11 in the final 8 minutes for a 65-57 win.  Devin Knight led Norrix with 13 points.  Jack Carlisle had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lancers, while Jackson Bushu scored 10. Battle Creek Lakeview 66, Mattawan 59 Battle Creek Central 58, Portage Central 49 Kalamazoo Central 74, Portage Northern 43 BCS Countryside Academy 68, Michigan Lutheran 52 Donte Tate had 19 points and Isaiah Woods had 18 points for Countryside in a 68-52 win over Michigan Lutheran.  Adam Conrad had 18 in the loss for the Titans Howardsville Chr. 37, Our Lady of the Lake 34 Matt Lage led Our Lady of the Lake with 15 points in a 37-34 home loss to Howardsville Christian. Owen McLoughlin added 11 points for the Lakers. New Buffalo 67, Covert 33 Elliot Bourne had 14 points, Nick Haskins scored 13 and Sam Tripp scored 11 as New Buffalo beat Covert 67-33. Marcus Preston had 13 to lead Covert Eau Claire 75, River Valley 63 SAC South Haven 53, Galesburg-Augusta 33 Holland Black River 52, Coloma 47 Allegan 71, Gobles 40 Watervliet 61, Schoolcraft 47 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 63, Decatur 14 Centreville 67, Comstock 51 Hartford 56, Marcellus 50 Mendon 60, Bloomingdale 42 White Pigeon 55, Bangor 50 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 52, Constantine 25 Dowagiac 69, Three Rivers 62 Lawton 63, Vicksburg 52 Vermontville Maple Valley 54, Delton-Kellogg 39 GR Covenant Christian 67, Kalamazoo Christian 36 Girls Basketball SMAC Gull Lake 56, St. Joseph 40 St. Joe jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter but Gull Lake fought back and defeated St. Joe 56-40. Jaslynn Ward led the Bears with 10 points. Lakeshore 49, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43 Battle Creek Lakeview 46, Mattawan 18 Battle Creek Central 42, Portage Central 33 Kalamazoo Central 72, Portage Northern 50 BCS River Valley 53, Eau Claire 19 SAC Watervliet 50, Galesburg-Augusta 34 Gobles 44, Coloma 12 Saugatuck 40, Bridgman 24 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 32, Decatur 24 Centreville 66, Comstock 25 Marcellus 51, Hartford 38 Bloomingdale 57, Mendon 45 White Pigeon 59, Bangor 29 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 46, Constantine 38 Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 16 points as Berrien Springs beat Constantine 46-38.  Olivia Herlein had 14 for the Falcons Brandywine 54, Schoolcraft 27 Vicksburg 47, Lawton 34 Edwardsburg 51, Marshall 24 Three Rivers 55, Dowagiac 30 GR Covenant Christian 53, Kalamazoo Christian 51 Delton-Kellogg 58, Vermontville Maple Valley 17 Tonight Boys Basketball Buchanan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m. Marshall at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball Paw Paw at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m. Wrestling – Team Districts Division 2 at St. Joseph Paw Paw vs. Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m. PP/LKSH vs. St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m. EDW/STG vs. Niles, 6:30 p.m. Division 3 at Watervliet Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m. HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 at Brandywine Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m. Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:15 p.m. Division 3 at Allegan Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m. South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 3 at Three Rivers Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m. TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m. Division 4 at Gobles Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m. Martin vs. Gobles, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Lawton Schoolcraft vs. Kal. Phoenix, 6:00 p.m. Lawrence vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Eau Claire Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, center, and Jaxon Kohler, right, and Maryland’s Patrick Emilien, left, and Julian Reese (10) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) drives past Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (10) shot as Pius Suter (24) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Anaheim Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, left, celebrates his game winning goal with John Klingberg (3) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago. The Ducks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, history was made in Los Angeles as LeBron James scored his 38,390th career point, to set the new all-time scoring record in the NBA and pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who previously set the record back in 1984. We hear sounds from last night's game and a discussion is offered on whether James has now passed Michael Jordan as the G.O.A.T.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 Miami (OH) 85, Western Michigan 70 Ball State 65, Central Michigan 51 Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 97 Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 – Michigan St. rallies to win after giving up lead to Maryland Joey Hauser scored 20 points and Tyson Walker had 17 and Michigan State rallied after scoring the game's first 15 points to beat Maryland 63-58. The Spartans used an 8-0 run in which Walker made a layup and 3-pointer wrapped around a 3 from Jaden Akins for a 52-48 lead with 7:44 remaining and Michigan State led for the remainder. The Terrapins erupted for a 12-0 run in less than three minutes in the second half turning a 38-26 deficit into a 38-all tie. ahmir Young scored 17 points for Maryland M-OH 85, WMU 70 – Miami (Ohio) wins 85-78 against Western Michigan Anderson Mirambeaux had 22 points in Miami of Ohio’s 85-78 win against Western Michigan on Tuesday night.  Mirambeaux also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (8-16, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Mekhi Lairy scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Morgan Safford was 3 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists. The RedHawks snapped a seven-game slide. The Broncos (6-18, 2-9) were led by Seth Hubbard, who recorded 20 points. Western Michigan also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Titus Wright. In addition, Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Broncos. Ball St. 65, CMU 51 – Pearson scores 13, Ball State takes down Central Michigan Mickey Pearson Jr.’s 13 points helped Ball State defeat Central Michigan 65-51 on Tuesday night. Pearson added six rebounds for the Cardinals (17-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference.  Brian Taylor finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Chippewas (8-16, 3-8). Buffalo 102, EMU 97 – Adams scores 21 as Buffalo defeats Eastern Michigan 102-97 Isaiah Adams’ 21 points helped Buffalo defeat Eastern Michigan 102-97 on Tuesday night.  Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (6-18, 3-8) in scoring, finishing a career-high 35 points. Emoni Bates, coming off his third, 35-point performance of the season, scored 27 points for Eastern Michigan. Tonight Nebraska at Michigan, 6:30 p.m.               News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:00 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7:00 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Tonight Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m. Michigan State at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Memphis Grizzlies 104, Chicago Bulls 89 Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 – Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid Ja Morant scored 34 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-89. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points and Brandon Clarke had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls, whose three-game winning streak ended. Chicago played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of right hip soreness. Zach LaVine scored 24 points for Chicago and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and six assists. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. NBA – Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades. Abdul-Jabbar became the league's all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. The game stopped for a ceremony after James broke the record and he had tears in his eyes as he thanked the crowd, Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others. James finished with 38 points in the Lakers’ 133-130 loss and stands at 38,390. NBA – Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’ Mat Ishbia says his first major project as owner of the Phoenix Suns will be to listen to employees and figure out what problems they've faced. After that, he'll start fixing. The tenure of embattled Robert Sarver as owner of the NBA's Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury officially ended Tuesday. That’s when Ishbia — the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, plus a member of Michigan State's NCAA championship team in 2000 — took over. He will be governor, while brother Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press he plans to make adjustments in order to make the Suns “one of the best places to work.” NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Edmonton Oilers 5, Detroit Red Wings 2 Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT Oilers 5, Red Wings 2 – Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Tuesday night. Edmonton's Jack Campbell stopped 30 shots, including some key ones in the third to keep a one-goal lead. The Oilers maintained the momentum they had going into the All-Star break with their eighth win in nine games. Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period and Joe Veleno scored with 9 seconds left in the second to pull the home team within a goal.  Ville Husso made 22 saves for the Red Wings. Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Frank Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2 Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams. Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom circled the net and set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass. The Ducks improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games. It was Anaheim's first win against Chicago since Dec. 5, 2018, stopping an eight-game slide. NFL – Chicago Bears help promote NFL in trip to Spain The Chicago Bears have finished five days of clinics with kids in Barcelona and Madrid to help promote the NFL in Spain. The last day of the clinics was in Madrid with several hundred kids participating. Former Bears player Roberto Garza was among those representing the organization. Bears' manager of youth football and community programs Gustavo Silva says the clinics help the process of “building positive momentum for the growth of football” worldwide. Madrid is one of the European cities vying to host NFL games in the near future. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Women's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m. Men's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball SMAC St. Joseph 77, Gull Lake 62 The Bears had 4 starters in double figures in a 77-62 win over Gull Lake.  Matt Lanier had 19 points for the Bears, Chase Sanders added 15. Joron Brown scored 12 and Luke Lehner added 10 as St. Joe has won 8 straight to improve to 11-3. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65, Lakeshore 57 Lakeshore entered the final quarter with a 1 point lead on Loy Norrix, but the visiting Knights outscored the Lancers 20-11 in the final 8 minutes for a 65-57 win.  Devin Knight led Norrix with 13 points.  Jack Carlisle had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lancers, while Jackson Bushu scored 10. Battle Creek Lakeview 66, Mattawan 59 Battle Creek Central 58, Portage Central 49 Kalamazoo Central 74, Portage Northern 43 BCS Countryside Academy 68, Michigan Lutheran 52 Donte Tate had 19 points and Isaiah Woods had 18 points for Countryside in a 68-52 win over Michigan Lutheran.  Adam Conrad had 18 in the loss for the Titans Howardsville Chr. 37, Our Lady of the Lake 34 Matt Lage led Our Lady of the Lake with 15 points in a 37-34 home loss to Howardsville Christian. Owen McLoughlin added 11 points for the Lakers. New Buffalo 67, Covert 33 Elliot Bourne had 14 points, Nick Haskins scored 13 and Sam Tripp scored 11 as New Buffalo beat Covert 67-33. Marcus Preston had 13 to lead Covert Eau Claire 75, River Valley 63 SAC South Haven 53, Galesburg-Augusta 33 Holland Black River 52, Coloma 47 Allegan 71, Gobles 40 Watervliet 61, Schoolcraft 47 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 63, Decatur 14 Centreville 67, Comstock 51 Hartford 56, Marcellus 50 Mendon 60, Bloomingdale 42 White Pigeon 55, Bangor 50 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 52, Constantine 25 Dowagiac 69, Three Rivers 62 Lawton 63, Vicksburg 52 Vermontville Maple Valley 54, Delton-Kellogg 39 GR Covenant Christian 67, Kalamazoo Christian 36 Girls Basketball SMAC Gull Lake 56, St. Joseph 40 St. Joe jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter but Gull Lake fought back and defeated St. Joe 56-40. Jaslynn Ward led the Bears with 10 points. Lakeshore 49, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43 Battle Creek Lakeview 46, Mattawan 18 Battle Creek Central 42, Portage Central 33 Kalamazoo Central 72, Portage Northern 50 BCS River Valley 53, Eau Claire 19 SAC Watervliet 50, Galesburg-Augusta 34 Gobles 44, Coloma 12 Saugatuck 40, Bridgman 24 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 32, Decatur 24 Centreville 66, Comstock 25 Marcellus 51, Hartford 38 Bloomingdale 57, Mendon 45 White Pigeon 59, Bangor 29 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 46, Constantine 38 Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 16 points as Berrien Springs beat Constantine 46-38.  Olivia Herlein had 14 for the Falcons Brandywine 54, Schoolcraft 27 Vicksburg 47, Lawton 34 Edwardsburg 51, Marshall 24 Three Rivers 55, Dowagiac 30 GR Covenant Christian 53, Kalamazoo Christian 51 Delton-Kellogg 58, Vermontville Maple Valley 17 Tonight Boys Basketball Buchanan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m. Marshall at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball Paw Paw at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m. Wrestling – Team Districts Division 2 at St. Joseph Paw Paw vs. Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m. PP/LKSH vs. St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m. EDW/STG vs. Niles, 6:30 p.m. Division 3 at Watervliet Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m. HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 at Brandywine Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m. Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:15 p.m. Division 3 at Allegan Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m. South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 3 at Three Rivers Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m. TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m. Division 4 at Gobles Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m. Martin vs. Gobles, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Lawton Schoolcraft vs. Kal. Phoenix, 6:00 p.m. Lawrence vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Eau Claire Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, center, and Jaxon Kohler, right, and Maryland’s Patrick Emilien, left, and Julian Reese (10) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) drives past Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (10) shot as Pius Suter (24) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Anaheim Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, left, celebrates his game winning goal with John Klingberg (3) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago. The Ducks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 Miami (OH) 85, Western Michigan 70 Ball State 65, Central Michigan 51 Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 97 Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 – Michigan St. rallies to win after giving up lead to Maryland Joey Hauser scored 20 points and Tyson Walker had 17 and Michigan State rallied after scoring the game’s first 15 points to beat Maryland 63-58. The Spartans used an 8-0 run in which Walker made a layup and 3-pointer wrapped around a 3 from Jaden Akins for a 52-48 lead with 7:44 remaining and Michigan State led for the remainder. The Terrapins erupted for a 12-0 run in less than three minutes in the second half turning a 38-26 deficit into a 38-all tie. ahmir Young scored 17 points for Maryland M-OH 85, WMU 70 – Miami (Ohio) wins 85-78 against Western Michigan Anderson Mirambeaux had 22 points in Miami of Ohio’s 85-78 win against Western Michigan on Tuesday night.  Mirambeaux also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (8-16, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Mekhi Lairy scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Morgan Safford was 3 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists. The RedHawks snapped a seven-game slide. The Broncos (6-18, 2-9) were led by Seth Hubbard, who recorded 20 points. Western Michigan also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Titus Wright. In addition, Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Broncos. Ball St. 65, CMU 51 – Pearson scores 13, Ball State takes down Central Michigan Mickey Pearson Jr.’s 13 points helped Ball State defeat Central Michigan 65-51 on Tuesday night. Pearson added six rebounds for the Cardinals (17-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference.  Brian Taylor finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Chippewas (8-16, 3-8). Buffalo 102, EMU 97 – Adams scores 21 as Buffalo defeats Eastern Michigan 102-97 Isaiah Adams’ 21 points helped Buffalo defeat Eastern Michigan 102-97 on Tuesday night.  Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (6-18, 3-8) in scoring, finishing a career-high 35 points. Emoni Bates, coming off his third, 35-point performance of the season, scored 27 points for Eastern Michigan. Tonight Nebraska at Michigan, 6:30 p.m.               News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:00 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7:00 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball Tonight Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m. Michigan State at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Memphis Grizzlies 104, Chicago Bulls 89 Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 – Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid Ja Morant scored 34 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-89. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points and Brandon Clarke had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls, whose three-game winning streak ended. Chicago played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of right hip soreness. Zach LaVine scored 24 points for Chicago and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and six assists. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. NBA – Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader. With a stepback jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades. Abdul-Jabbar became the league’s all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. The game stopped for a ceremony after James broke the record and he had tears in his eyes as he thanked the crowd, Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others. James finished with 38 points in the Lakers’ 133-130 loss and stands at 38,390. NBA – Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’ Mat Ishbia says his first major project as owner of the Phoenix Suns will be to listen to employees and figure out what problems they’ve faced. After that, he’ll start fixing. The tenure of embattled Robert Sarver as owner of the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury officially ended Tuesday. That’s when Ishbia — the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, plus a member of Michigan State’s NCAA championship team in 2000 — took over. He will be governor, while brother Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press he plans to make adjustments in order to make the Suns “one of the best places to work.” NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Edmonton Oilers 5, Detroit Red Wings 2 Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT Oilers 5, Red Wings 2 – Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Tuesday night. Edmonton’s Jack Campbell stopped 30 shots, including some key ones in the third to keep a one-goal lead. The Oilers maintained the momentum they had going into the All-Star break with their eighth win in nine games. Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period and Joe Veleno scored with 9 seconds left in the second to pull the home team within a goal.  Ville Husso made 22 saves for the Red Wings. Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Frank Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2 Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a matchup of two of the NHL’s worst teams. Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom circled the net and set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass. The Ducks improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games. It was Anaheim’s first win against Chicago since Dec. 5, 2018, stopping an eight-game slide. NFL – Chicago Bears help promote NFL in trip to Spain The Chicago Bears have finished five days of clinics with kids in Barcelona and Madrid to help promote the NFL in Spain. The last day of the clinics was in Madrid with several hundred kids participating. Former Bears player Roberto Garza was among those representing the organization. Bears’ manager of youth football and community programs Gustavo Silva says the clinics help the process of “building positive momentum for the growth of football” worldwide. Madrid is one of the European cities vying to host NFL games in the near future. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Women’s Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball SMAC St. Joseph 77, Gull Lake 62 The Bears had 4 starters in double figures in a 77-62 win over Gull Lake.  Matt Lanier had 19 points for the Bears, Chase Sanders added 15. Joron Brown scored 12 and Luke Lehner added 10 as St. Joe has won 8 straight to improve to 11-3. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65, Lakeshore 57 Lakeshore entered the final quarter with a 1 point lead on Loy Norrix, but the visiting Knights outscored the Lancers 20-11 in the final 8 minutes for a 65-57 win.  Devin Knight led Norrix with 13 points.  Jack Carlisle had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lancers, while Jackson Bushu scored 10. Battle Creek Lakeview 66, Mattawan 59 Battle Creek Central 58, Portage Central 49 Kalamazoo Central 74, Portage Northern 43 BCS Countryside Academy 68, Michigan Lutheran 52 Donte Tate had 19 points and Isaiah Woods had 18 points for Countryside in a 68-52 win over Michigan Lutheran.  Adam Conrad had 18 in the loss for the Titans Howardsville Chr. 37, Our Lady of the Lake 34 Matt Lage led Our Lady of the Lake with 15 points in a 37-34 home loss to Howardsville Christian. Owen McLoughlin added 11 points for the Lakers. New Buffalo 67, Covert 33 Elliot Bourne had 14 points, Nick Haskins scored 13 and Sam Tripp scored 11 as New Buffalo beat Covert 67-33. Marcus Preston had 13 to lead Covert Eau Claire 75, River Valley 63 SAC South Haven 53, Galesburg-Augusta 33 Holland Black River 52, Coloma 47 Allegan 71, Gobles 40 Watervliet 61, Schoolcraft 47 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 63, Decatur 14 Centreville 67, Comstock 51 Hartford 56, Marcellus 50 Mendon 60, Bloomingdale 42 White Pigeon 55, Bangor 50 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 52, Constantine 25 Dowagiac 69, Three Rivers 62 Lawton 63, Vicksburg 52 Vermontville Maple Valley 54, Delton-Kellogg 39 GR Covenant Christian 67, Kalamazoo Christian 36 Girls Basketball SMAC Gull Lake 56, St. Joseph 40 St. Joe jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter but Gull Lake fought back and defeated St. Joe 56-40. Jaslynn Ward led the Bears with 10 points. Lakeshore 49, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43 Battle Creek Lakeview 46, Mattawan 18 Battle Creek Central 42, Portage Central 33 Kalamazoo Central 72, Portage Northern 50 BCS River Valley 53, Eau Claire 19 SAC Watervliet 50, Galesburg-Augusta 34 Gobles 44, Coloma 12 Saugatuck 40, Bridgman 24 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 32, Decatur 24 Centreville 66, Comstock 25 Marcellus 51, Hartford 38 Bloomingdale 57, Mendon 45 White Pigeon 59, Bangor 29 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 46, Constantine 38 Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 16 points as Berrien Springs beat Constantine 46-38.  Olivia Herlein had 14 for the Falcons Brandywine 54, Schoolcraft 27 Vicksburg 47, Lawton 34 Edwardsburg 51, Marshall 24 Three Rivers 55, Dowagiac 30 GR Covenant Christian 53, Kalamazoo Christian 51 Delton-Kellogg 58, Vermontville Maple Valley 17 Tonight Boys Basketball Buchanan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m. Marshall at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball Paw Paw at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m. Wrestling – Team Districts Division 2 at St. Joseph Paw Paw vs. Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m. PP/LKSH vs. St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m. EDW/STG vs. Niles, 6:30 p.m. Division 3 at Watervliet Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m. HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 at Brandywine Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m. Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:15 p.m. Division 3 at Allegan Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m. South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 3 at Three Rivers Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m. TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m. Division 4 at Gobles Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m. Martin vs. Gobles, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Lawton Schoolcraft vs. Kal. Phoenix, 6:00 p.m. Lawrence vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Eau Claire Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAAMBKB – Men's College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 Miami (OH) 85, Western Michigan 70 Ball State 65, Central Michigan 51 Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 97 Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 – Michigan St. rallies to win after giving up lead to Maryland Joey Hauser scored 20 points and Tyson Walker had 17 and Michigan State rallied after scoring the game's first 15 points to beat Maryland 63-58. The Spartans used an 8-0 run in which Walker made a layup and 3-pointer wrapped around a 3 from Jaden Akins for a 52-48 lead with 7:44 remaining and Michigan State led for the remainder. The Terrapins erupted for a 12-0 run in less than three minutes in the second half turning a 38-26 deficit into a 38-all tie. ahmir Young scored 17 points for Maryland M-OH 85, WMU 70 – Miami (Ohio) wins 85-78 against Western Michigan Anderson Mirambeaux had 22 points in Miami of Ohio’s 85-78 win against Western Michigan on Tuesday night.  Mirambeaux also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (8-16, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Mekhi Lairy scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Morgan Safford was 3 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists. The RedHawks snapped a seven-game slide. The Broncos (6-18, 2-9) were led by Seth Hubbard, who recorded 20 points. Western Michigan also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Titus Wright. In addition, Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Broncos. Ball St. 65, CMU 51 – Pearson scores 13, Ball State takes down Central Michigan Mickey Pearson Jr.’s 13 points helped Ball State defeat Central Michigan 65-51 on Tuesday night. Pearson added six rebounds for the Cardinals (17-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference.  Brian Taylor finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Chippewas (8-16, 3-8). Buffalo 102, EMU 97 – Adams scores 21 as Buffalo defeats Eastern Michigan 102-97 Isaiah Adams’ 21 points helped Buffalo defeat Eastern Michigan 102-97 on Tuesday night.  Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (6-18, 3-8) in scoring, finishing a career-high 35 points. Emoni Bates, coming off his third, 35-point performance of the season, scored 27 points for Eastern Michigan. Tonight Nebraska at Michigan, 6:30 p.m.               News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:00 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7:00 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball Tonight Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m. Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m. Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m. Michigan State at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Memphis Grizzlies 104, Chicago Bulls 89 Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 – Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid Ja Morant scored 34 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-89. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points and Brandon Clarke had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls, whose three-game winning streak ended. Chicago played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of right hip soreness. Zach LaVine scored 24 points for Chicago and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and six assists. Tonight Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m. Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. NBA – Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark LeBron James is the NBA's new career scoring leader. With a stepback jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades. Abdul-Jabbar became the league's all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. The game stopped for a ceremony after James broke the record and he had tears in his eyes as he thanked the crowd, Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others. James finished with 38 points in the Lakers’ 133-130 loss and stands at 38,390. NBA – Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’ Mat Ishbia says his first major project as owner of the Phoenix Suns will be to listen to employees and figure out what problems they've faced. After that, he'll start fixing. The tenure of embattled Robert Sarver as owner of the NBA's Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury officially ended Tuesday. That’s when Ishbia — the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, plus a member of Michigan State's NCAA championship team in 2000 — took over. He will be governor, while brother Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press he plans to make adjustments in order to make the Suns “one of the best places to work.” NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Edmonton Oilers 5, Detroit Red Wings 2 Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT Oilers 5, Red Wings 2 – Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2 Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Tuesday night. Edmonton's Jack Campbell stopped 30 shots, including some key ones in the third to keep a one-goal lead. The Oilers maintained the momentum they had going into the All-Star break with their eighth win in nine games. Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period and Joe Veleno scored with 9 seconds left in the second to pull the home team within a goal.  Ville Husso made 22 saves for the Red Wings. Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Frank Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2 Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams. Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom circled the net and set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass. The Ducks improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games. It was Anaheim's first win against Chicago since Dec. 5, 2018, stopping an eight-game slide. NFL – Chicago Bears help promote NFL in trip to Spain The Chicago Bears have finished five days of clinics with kids in Barcelona and Madrid to help promote the NFL in Spain. The last day of the clinics was in Madrid with several hundred kids participating. Former Bears player Roberto Garza was among those representing the organization. Bears' manager of youth football and community programs Gustavo Silva says the clinics help the process of “building positive momentum for the growth of football” worldwide. Madrid is one of the European cities vying to host NFL games in the near future. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Tonight Women's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m. Men's Basketball Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m. Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Last Night Boys Basketball SMAC St. Joseph 77, Gull Lake 62 The Bears had 4 starters in double figures in a 77-62 win over Gull Lake.  Matt Lanier had 19 points for the Bears, Chase Sanders added 15. Joron Brown scored 12 and Luke Lehner added 10 as St. Joe has won 8 straight to improve to 11-3. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65, Lakeshore 57 Lakeshore entered the final quarter with a 1 point lead on Loy Norrix, but the visiting Knights outscored the Lancers 20-11 in the final 8 minutes for a 65-57 win.  Devin Knight led Norrix with 13 points.  Jack Carlisle had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lancers, while Jackson Bushu scored 10. Battle Creek Lakeview 66, Mattawan 59 Battle Creek Central 58, Portage Central 49 Kalamazoo Central 74, Portage Northern 43 BCS Countryside Academy 68, Michigan Lutheran 52 Donte Tate had 19 points and Isaiah Woods had 18 points for Countryside in a 68-52 win over Michigan Lutheran.  Adam Conrad had 18 in the loss for the Titans Howardsville Chr. 37, Our Lady of the Lake 34 Matt Lage led Our Lady of the Lake with 15 points in a 37-34 home loss to Howardsville Christian. Owen McLoughlin added 11 points for the Lakers. New Buffalo 67, Covert 33 Elliot Bourne had 14 points, Nick Haskins scored 13 and Sam Tripp scored 11 as New Buffalo beat Covert 67-33. Marcus Preston had 13 to lead Covert Eau Claire 75, River Valley 63 SAC South Haven 53, Galesburg-Augusta 33 Holland Black River 52, Coloma 47 Allegan 71, Gobles 40 Watervliet 61, Schoolcraft 47 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 63, Decatur 14 Centreville 67, Comstock 51 Hartford 56, Marcellus 50 Mendon 60, Bloomingdale 42 White Pigeon 55, Bangor 50 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 52, Constantine 25 Dowagiac 69, Three Rivers 62 Lawton 63, Vicksburg 52 Vermontville Maple Valley 54, Delton-Kellogg 39 GR Covenant Christian 67, Kalamazoo Christian 36 Girls Basketball SMAC Gull Lake 56, St. Joseph 40 St. Joe jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter but Gull Lake fought back and defeated St. Joe 56-40. Jaslynn Ward led the Bears with 10 points. Lakeshore 49, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43 Battle Creek Lakeview 46, Mattawan 18 Battle Creek Central 42, Portage Central 33 Kalamazoo Central 72, Portage Northern 50 BCS River Valley 53, Eau Claire 19 SAC Watervliet 50, Galesburg-Augusta 34 Gobles 44, Coloma 12 Saugatuck 40, Bridgman 24 Southwest 10 Cassopolis 32, Decatur 24 Centreville 66, Comstock 25 Marcellus 51, Hartford 38 Bloomingdale 57, Mendon 45 White Pigeon 59, Bangor 29 Non-Conference Berrien Springs 46, Constantine 38 Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 16 points as Berrien Springs beat Constantine 46-38.  Olivia Herlein had 14 for the Falcons Brandywine 54, Schoolcraft 27 Vicksburg 47, Lawton 34 Edwardsburg 51, Marshall 24 Three Rivers 55, Dowagiac 30 GR Covenant Christian 53, Kalamazoo Christian 51 Delton-Kellogg 58, Vermontville Maple Valley 17 Tonight Boys Basketball Buchanan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m. Marshall at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball Paw Paw at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m. Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m. Wrestling – Team Districts Division 2 at St. Joseph Paw Paw vs. Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m. PP/LKSH vs. St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Division 2 at Edwardsburg Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m. EDW/STG vs. Niles, 6:30 p.m. Division 3 at Watervliet Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m. HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 at Brandywine Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m. Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:15 p.m. Division 3 at Allegan Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m. South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 3 at Three Rivers Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m. TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m. Division 4 at Gobles Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m. Martin vs. Gobles, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Lawton Schoolcraft vs. Kal. Phoenix, 6:00 p.m. Lawrence vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m. Championship, 7:30 p.m. Division 4 at Eau Claire Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, center, and Jaxon Kohler, right, and Maryland’s Patrick Emilien, left, and Julian Reese (10) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) drives past Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (10) shot as Pius Suter (24) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Anaheim Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, left, celebrates his game winning goal with John Klingberg (3) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago. The Ducks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest basketball players of all time: an NBA Hall of Famer, six-time MVP, 19-time All-Star, the master of the skyhook shot and a key part of the Showtime era Lakers. Since retiring from basketball, Abdul-Jabbar has written books, columns and even worked as a writer for Veronica Mars. When we talked with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last year, he'd just narrated a documentary: Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America. We'll revisit our conversation with the NBA legend. Kareem discusses playing alongside Magic Johnson, his roller disco days, and so much more. Plus, he shares why he was never able to play a game of Double Dutch as a kid. A version of this interview originally aired in June of 2021

As always, every Thursday the Sports Shop gets a chance to dish it up with Dr. Deborah Stroman. This week, Dr. Stroman discusses recent comments from Magic Johnson regarding Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and how he's suffering from “old man bitterness” as LeBron James edges closer to breaking Abdul-Jabbar's all-time leading scoring record. Also, Steven Gaither the founder of HBCU Gameday joins Reese, K-Mac, and Pam to discuss the goal of bringing more recognition to HBCU sporting events through comprehensive coverage.

We continue familiarizing ourselves with all these teams at the start of the season, with a focus on TOR/MIA, GSW/DEN, HOU/MEM, ATL/ORL, plus some smaller notes on the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, and Pistons.Plus, Friday Daily Duncs.Friday Daily DuncsRob MurphyThe Pistons are investigating assistant general manager Rob Murphy over an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hopefully, the investigation will produce a just outcome.James Edwards III of The Athletic profiled Murphy in August.LeBron JamesLeBron James drew attention to the Lakers' lack of quality 3-point shooting after they shot 10-for-40 (25%) from beyond the arc in their season-opener.Well, they shot even worse – 9-for-45 (20%) – in a loss to the Clippers last night.LeBron:"Our ballclub is our ballclub, and I'm definitely not going to sit here and harp on what we can't do every single game. That's not a leader. What I know we can do: We can defend our ass off. And we did that tonight, which gave us an opportunity to win, and we just couldn't make it happen. But, I'm OK with that."LeBron both tries to be a good leader and sometimes makes passive-aggressive comments. In this case, he has already made his point. The Lakers' roster has a crucial flaw, particularly for a LeBron team. The front office heard that. Not much else to be done at this moment.At some point, LeBron might try to accelerate the Lakers' trade timeline or reiterate what he wants a trade to accomplish.But for now, LeBron is seemingly settling into trying to win games with the teammates he has.Darvin HamRussell Westbrook said coming off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale "absolutely" could have contributed to his hamstring injury.Lakers coach Darvin Ham:"First and foremost, let me be clear with this. The Lakers, myself, my staff – we in no way, shape or form would ever put anybody – a player, an employee – in harm's way, be it physically, mentally, spiritually. We don't stand for that. We're not about that. That's not who we are."Ham said he and Westbrook had a "brief discussion."Ham:"We moved on. We've got an understanding. And again, as the coach of this team, my staff and I, we're going to do what's best for our team to be as successful as it can be. And I'll just leave it at that.”Ham was hired in part for his ability to hold players accountable. Westbrook is a different challenge. But Ham sounds resolute.Ham, via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register:"You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do,” he added. “And that's called being a professional. So, however we choose to use him, there has to be a willingness there to sacrifice for your teammates and the overall good of the team if that course of action is going to lead to success.”The true test will come if Ham decides bringing Westbrook off the bench would be better for the Lakers. And, really, we might not know if that happens. We'll know only if Ham follows through. Assuming the coach does, we'll see how Westbrook buys in – and how Ham responds if Westbrook makes more waves.But for now, Ham can call this latest issue quashed.Christian WoodWhich of Luka Doncic's Mavericks teammates has been the best player? Kristaps Porzingis set the bar while fizzling, which says something about the bar. I'd say Jalen Brunson last year.Tim Cato of The Athletic analyzes whether it might be Christian Wood.Wood isn't even starting for Dallas. But he's darned talented and, as Cato details, has already shown nice chemistry with Doncic. That seems sustainable given the multiple ways Wood can attack the pick-and-roll. If Wood defends a little better – I believe he's capable – this pairing could really work.Santi AldamaDanny's pick for biggest surprise player – Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama – looks pretty good. Starting at power forward with Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Aldama scored 18 points on 3-of-8 3-point shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Memphis' season-opening win over the Knicks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies outscored New York by 18 in his 39 minutes (and got outscored by 15 in the other nine minutes).Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal looked deeper into Aldama's performance, including how the slender Aldama held up defensively against the burlier Julius Randle.Victor WembanyamaWant more Victor Wembanyama hype? David Aldridge of The Athletic talked to six NBA personnel people about the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and delivers plenty.My favorite quote:It's not just his skill. It's the flexibility he moves with. It's incredible. It's like seeing a giraffe, but a giraffe that's moving like a completely different animal. And you're going: ‘Wait a minute; that's a giraffe, it's supposed to move slowly.' And, meanwhile, it's like this giraffe that's a predator. The giraffe is hunting you. And you're going wait, what? It's something we've never seen before.It's also interesting how Aldridge's sources seem divided on how to best deploy the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama defensively.One: "He's not a switch defender; he's a drop guy."Another: "He slides and moves so well, if they put him in pick-and-roll, he can switch. There's not a lot of fives in our league that can do that."A third: "He's a four. He's not going to be able to guard threes out on the perimeter all the time."A fourth: "No one that big is going to stay in front of prime-time NBA guards consistently out on the perimeter. But he has enough lateral movement — it's probably the best I've ever seen in anybody that big – that he'll surprise you from time to time on some stuff out there. But the great equalizer, if you blow by him, you talk about some guys that'll be looking over their shoulder as they're going to the basket. You could beat him, and he could be at the free-throw line, and he takes one step and he's pinning the thing."A fifth: "If whoever he gets drafted by ever had some type of conception of utilizing a zone? Can you imagine having a backline (with him) – or maybe even putting him in the top of defenses, trying to see over this albatross of a player?"Pick swapsPick swaps have become the rage as teams look to circumvent the Stepien Rule, which prohibits trading future first-round picks in consecutive drafts. Pick swaps allow teams to convey value in consecutive future drafts by retaining a first-rounder every other year, albeit a lower first-rounder.Think of pick swaps, and the first one that comes to mind is probably Celtics-Nets in 2017. As a condition of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce trade four years earlier, Boston swapped its first-round pick (No. 27) for Brooklyn's (No. 1). The Celtics traded down to No. 3 and picked Jayson Tatum, who has developed into a star and left the Nets (and 76ers, who moved up to get Markelle Fultz No. 1) looking foolish.But pick swaps don't usually work like that.Zach Kram of The Ringer dug into the history of pick swaps and found most don't even get exercised. He determined the average value of a first-round pick swap is the No. 36 pick.Kram's research and presentation are certainly useful. Read his article, and you will be more informed.But I think he underplays the upside of pick swaps. The draft – and therefore, draft picks – are about upside. For many teams, the draft is the best – maybe only – way to get a franchise-changing star. That's more likely to happen high in the draft.A high second-rounder might have the average value of a pick swap. But only an unprotected pick swap has that limitless upside. That carries significant value.At some point, successful teams have all hit big on a player. Moderately positive moves aren't enough. You can keep hitting singles. But in a league with 29 other teams, some of them will hit home runs and surpass you. If you want to get to the top, you sometimes have to swing for the fences – even if you're more likely to strike out.Scoring recordYou probably know LeBron James will soon pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring record. Do you know how many points Abdul-Jabbar scored? I sure didn't.Finding an excellent angle on such a well-covered storyline, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times looked into how few people know the number and why that is. This is a really cool article.After reading it, I can tell you Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark is 38,387 – a number I'm sure to forget by tomorrow.Rudy Gobert/Karl-Anthony TownsNikola Jokic has become an All-NBA mainstay at center. Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are likely All-NBA players when healthy, which isn't always. Often, it feels like one spot is left for Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns. In fact, Gobert or Towns – but never both – have made All-NBA each of the last six years.Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic explored how Gobert and Towns viewed each other while foes and now teammates with the Timberwolves.Thanasis AntetokounmpoThanasis Antetokounmpo actually played a small role on the Bucks last season as a defensive specialist on the wing, helping to shed the image he's in the NBA only because he's Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother.But good luck convincing anyone now.Video caught Thanasis picking Giannis' nose before Milwaukee's win over the 76ers last night.In defense of Thanasis, it wasn't a deep pick. He did the ol' thumb-out move. Though technically a pick, that's barely more than a scratch.In prosecution of Thanasis, it was someone else's nose!-Dan FeldmanMore episodes are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! 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Marketing is always evolving, and we must adapt to survive. What worked years ago may not apply to this day and age. But which trends are here to stay, and which are just fads? And what adaptations must we make to thrive in this new environment? In this episode, My guest, Sani Abdul-Jabbar and I discuss ways businesses can incorporate blockchain and the Metaverse into their marketing strategies. Sani is the head of VezTek, a thought leader in emerging technologies and an evangelist of blockchain and cryptocurrency. His upcoming book, Makers, revolves around epoch-defining questions, such as how should people live alongside their AI creations? Hint: he believes in teaching AI human values, such as compassion, empathy, and kindness. We also spoke about the Web3 ecosystem, crypto, AR/VR, and more. So if you're eyeing becoming a frontrunner in the future of business and marketing, this is a conversation not to miss. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/365.

Walk for a bit around UCLA's campus with quarterback Chase Griffin and you'll almost certainly hear him called by his nickname: "President Chase." While he doesn't start, Griffin's garnered a national profile, mostly for his deal-making prowess and his head coach is among those predicting he could hold high office one day, or run a massive company. The former Texas high school standout has inked sponsorships with Degree, LinkedIn, Boost Mobile and others -- about 20 deals to date. His base at UCLA isn't an accident -- Griffin sees himself in the image of UCLA greats and trailblazers like Ashe, Abdul-Jabbar and Joyner-Kersee. For part two of our inside look at how college students are making money under the new name, image and likeness rules, we went to Atlanta and LA to visit with Griffin. Here's Jason Kelly's sit-down with the QB (and future POTUS?).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Stanley Pritchett took his talents to an unexpected SEC school upon signing with the University of South Carolina. His decision paid off as he proved to be a dual-threat from the fullback position and ultimately became a member of Jimmy Johnson's first Dolphins draft class when Miami selected him in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Pritchett would go on to play four seasons in aqua and orange, many of them leading the way for Karim Abdul-Jabbar. In The Tank, “Pritch” explains why he chose the Gamecocks over his home-town Georgia Bulldogs (2:12) and surprises Juice and Seth by revealing he is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity (4:01). Stanley goes on to reflect upon his '96 draft class that featured the likes of Abdul-Jabbar, Zach Thomas, Daryl Gardener, Shawn Wooden, and others and recalls how challenging his first training camp was (6:03). He discusses his relationship with former ‘Fins fullback Keith Byars (13:24) as well as his nerves entering a Dan Marino huddle for the first time (17:12). To Seth's surprise, Pritch reveals he was unaware of several records he set in early games against two AFC East rivals (20:14), but vividly recalls his “welcome to the NFL” moment given to him by former Dolphins' enforcer turned Chicago Bear, Bryan Cox (28:56). This all-purpose fullback stays on the field to wrap up the episode with The Fish Tank Two-Minute Drill (32:27). Contributors to this episode include Sean “DJ Prec” Todd and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There may be no figure in Lakers history more misunderstood than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. And "Winning Time" tries to correct, or at least complicate, the record.In this episode of "Binge Sesh," hosts Matt Brennan and Kareem Maddox discuss the perception and reality of the NBA's all-time leading point scorer. With insights from an array of special guests — including Solomon Hughes, who plays the Lakers legend in HBO's drama series — we look back over Abdul-Jabbar's career as a star center and civil rights activist to answer the question: Has he been unfairly excluded from the conversation about basketball's greatest-ever player? For the podcast transcript, production stills, real-life photos and links to much more, visit the episode page on latimes.com. 

Solomon Hughes calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about his role portraying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The actor tells us of the importance of showing Kareem's backstory in the "Pieces of a Man" episode, getting inside the character, and Abdul-Jabbar being at odds with the "Showtime" atmosphere of the '80s Los Angeles Lakers. Hughes goes on to discuss basketball's comparison to jazz and his own favorite artists of the genre, especially John Coltrane. Listen to our chat with Solomon Hughes now, Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. YListen to Solomon Hughes discuss playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Winning Time, his love of jazz, and more. You can also watch the full interview via the YouTube embed below. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.ou can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We got a very powerful episode today with another heavy hitter, who openly shares his struggles growing up with the goal of helping the next generation. He is THSCA COACH OF THE WEEK for March 14th, 2022, representing Waltrip HS, Coach Adam Ramirez! - the hilarious story of "half-speed" walk-throughs vs edge speed-rushers - growing up in Houston's Northside and navigating family dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and incarceration - playing under legendary Coach Zucc, Anthony Zuccarini, at Waltrip and the joys of 2-a-days, Romaine Lettuce, and X-box - finishing top ten in his class with a GPA that resembled an elite 40 time and getting school paid for academically at A&M, before finding his path as a coach back home at UH - starting his coaching career at North Forest HS where he got his first taste of coaching soccer and finding a kicker - coming back home to Waltrip (our 2nd straight team player alumnus to come back to lead their alma mater), and building a girls soccer program that does not cut players, all while doing whatever it took to sharpen his toolkit - Coach Ramirez is like Kovo, a former Offensive Lineman that grew up thinking he was a hooper, listen as he plays 3 entertaining rounds of Start/Bench/Cut with names like Olajuwon, Abdul-Jabbar, Shaq, Robinson, Ewing, Yao, Drexler, Harden, and McGrady - it's been a rags-to-riches story for Waltrip Girls Soccer, listen as Adam and Kovo recount him winning his first-ever game at Waltrip against their rival, only to lose every single game the rest of the season, to winning 4 out of 5 district titles and making 8 straight playoff appearances Join the Team Player Revolution! Send us stories from your community about coaches that made an impact in your life at teamplayerpodcast@gmail.com - Who knows maybe we will read your story at the end of an episode or maybe your story will be the inspiration for a new episode of the show! Get TPP updates on Twitter @coach_kovo Art for the Team Player Podcast was created by Kaiser St. Cyr. Music for the Team Player Podcast is from the single One More/Good Enough by Avrion - available on all platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you ready for the CrossPolitic West Coast Liberty Tour? You probably aren't because I am now just telling you. We are going to be in three cities, filming three live shows, with a number of amazing guest. Mark your calendars for March 16th in Fort Worth, TX, April 7th in Rapid City, SD, middle of May most likely for Phoenix, AZ.  Tickets will go on sale a month before each event, and will got fast, I mean fast. Our guest in Fort Worth include Dr. Peter McCullough, Blaze tv personality and current candidate for Governor in Texas- Chad Prather, and Pastor Doug Wilson. Tickets go on sale February 15th and CrossPolitic club members will get first dibs at selling out our venue in Fort Worth. Website links and details will be up soon, so mark your calendars, join the club, and we will see you in Fort Worth!  Biden administration withdraws COVID vaccine mandate for businesses https://www.krem.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/osha-withdraws-vaccine-mandate-large-employers/507-a90a90aa-f454-4b4d-a85e-ac210636a6e9 According to KREM News:  “The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced that it will be formally withdrawing the Biden administration's vaccine and testing mandates at private workplaces.” But according to the Daily Wire, OSHA is leaving a possible back door open for future revisions to remake the rule. https://www.dailywire.com/news/osha-continues-to-pursue-vaccine-mandate-despite-supreme-court-loss “Although OSHA is withdrawing the Vaccination and Testing ETS as an enforceable emergency temporary standard, OSHA is not withdrawing the ETS to the extent that it serves as a proposed rule under section 6(c)(3) of the Act, and this action does not affect the ETS's status as a proposal under section 6(b) of the Act or otherwise affect the status of the notice-and-comment rulemaking commenced by the Vaccination and Testing ETS. See 29 U.S.C. 655(c)(3),” the memo said, signaling the agency's intent to revise and remake the rule. Michigan State University allows nearly 15,000 basketball fans at sold-out games but shuts down in-person learning in January https://www.theblaze.com/news/michigan-state-university-basketball-remote-classes “Michigan State University won't allow for in-person learning until the final day of January, but at the same time had no problem opening up the school's arena for nearly 15,000 screaming fans to attend every Spartans' home basketball game this month. On Dec. 31, Michigan State University president Samuel L. Stanley Jr. announced in a letter that the school's spring 2022 semester would commence on Jan. 10 virtually and continue to be remote-learning until Jan. 31. "Given this intense surge in cases, we now feel the best decision for our campus is to start classes primarily remotely on Jan. 10 and for at least the first three weeks of the semester," writes Stanley – who uses the preferred pronouns of "he" and "him" in the letter. MSU student Blake Maday told Fox News "The fact that students can fill the (Breslin Center) packed shoulder to shoulder for hours before the game, for the entirety of the game and be together for, you know, probably three hours at night with no social distancing, not even including all the outsiders being brought in to campus for the game, it's wildly hypocritical". Dan Olsen – the deputy spokesperson for Michigan State University – issued a statement to Fox News regarding the situation. "Athletics events are optional events that students or the public can attend, unlike classes which are required for our students to progress toward their degree and graduate," Olsen said. "Our decision to start the first three weeks remotely was difficult and was influenced by two key factors. One factor was the uncertainty at the time of Omicron and having some time to understand it and its impact better."” CWWI Ad: This ad is for those looking for something other than a four-year college degree. College is great! But it's not for everyone.    Cornerstone Work & Worldview Institute seeks to fill that gap.  Our mission is to build kingdom culture in the workplace through our integrative program of worldview instruction and on-the-job skills training under the guidance of mentors.   We offer courses in Bible, theology, and economics as well as business, project management, and marketing and more.   And we provide our students with internships with one of our business partners so they can learn and gain practical skills.   We invite you to join our mission to provide Christians another educational opportunity.   Together we can help our students grow confident in their faith and competent in their labor.   Visit us at cornerstonework.org to learn more, to enroll, or to partner with us.   John Stockton's Interview in the Spokane Review went Viral: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jan/23/in-wide-ranging-qa-john-stockton-talks-gonzaga-sus/ This was a good interview, and so read the whole thing, but what was most encouraging about it, is the fact that John is willing to stand up for what he believes is right, despite the strain he knew this would be on relationships. Stockton is ranked in the top 75 all time greatest NBA players, and no amount of accolades are with the cost of truth.  S-R: What was your initial reaction to the onset of the pandemic in 2020? It really started the week of the WCC Tournament. Gonzaga plays in the title game then suddenly the NCAA Tournament is shut down. How long does it take to form opinions on everything that's going on, with the lockdowns and eventually vaccines, masks and everything else? Stockton: “It's pretty quick. I remember writing a paper trying to have some influence where I may have it, right when it all started with Rudy Gobert testing positive. With the Utah Jazz, which is obviously very close to home. Here he is warming up before the game, he doesn't even feel bad and the world shuts down. Then one university after another university until the conferences shut down and the tournament shuts down. Not one additional piece of evidence was offered for why each one did it. To me it's perplexing, but yeah, right from the start I was contemplating it, thinking it through and seeking out more and more information.” S-R: A counterpoint to that: The CDC reported this week that booster shots are 90% effective at preventing hospitalization with the omicron variant. Stockton: “Almost everybody I know that currently has COVID or has recently tested for COVID has been double-vaxxed and boosted. My personal experience says otherwise. Statistics from South Africa, from Scotland, from the UK who's now, their prime minister recently said we're not doing the mandates anymore. Came out publicly and said that. Those are indicators to me that we're not getting the true story. The numbers in South Africa are significantly better in multiples than they are in the United States where they haven't taken on those mandates where we have.” S-R: When you say your personal experience, do you mean your personal experience with having COVID? Stockton: “With people that I know personally that have COVID, that have tested positive recently. Whether it's omicron, whatever COVID is these days, is they've all been – almost all have been double vaccinated plus the booster. So I look at it more as a side effect than I look at it as an outbreak of COVID.” S-R: You were raised Catholic. The Pope has called it a moral obligation to receive the vaccine. What's your response to that and does that impact your decision at all? Stockton: “No. No, it doesn't.” S-R: Any way you could elaborate on that? Stockton: “I think we count on certain people in certain institutions to stand up to what's best for us and it's disappointing when those things don't happen.” Abdul-Jabbar says Stockton vaccine comments make athletes look like 'dumb jocks' https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/591014-abdul-jabbar-says-stockton-vaccine-comments-make-athletes-look Roll Clip: end at 35 seconds. Stockton didn't make athletes look like dumb jocks. Lebron did we he defended China over Hong Kong. Coach Steve Kerr makes jocks look dumb every time he pulls his mask down durring a game to communicate with his players. It was incredibly dumb to watch young, super athletic basketball players, play hard and physical, and when subing out of the game they would go sit in chairs six feet apart. This dumb jock list could go on, and I am sure you are thinging of some arbitrary dumb rules as I list these above. You Abdul-Jabbar wont point these out, because he is not thinking clearly, and he doesn't have permission to think clearly. Once someone like Stockton starts to think and say things outside of the liberal COVID narrative, they will call you dumb, stop enaging with logical arguments, and shut their ears and then light their hair on fire. Because that to them is logical.  Biden “Doocy” Gaffe: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-calls-peter-doocy-to-clear-the-air-after-calling-fox-reporter-a-stupid-son-of-b I need to set this clip up before you hear it. Peter Doocy, Fox Whitehouse correspondent, asked Biden on the way out of a press conference if he "thinks inflation is a political liability”? And here is President in Chief, the guy big evan was saying is the nicer alternative to President Trump, well here is what Biden had to say in response: Roll clip "What a stupid son of a bitch”. Remember the definition of a political gaffe “is what they really think, but accidently say”. The liberals really do believe conservatives, and even more so, Christian conservatives, are stupid.  Peter Doocy then ends up on Sean Hannity later that night, and here is what he had to say in response to Biden's gaffe: Roll Clip https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1485807133492793347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1485807133492793347%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fbiden-calls-peter-doocy-to-clear-the-air-after-calling-fox-reporter-a-stupid-son-of-b Hilarious, Peter Doocy was glad that Biden was actually talking…finally.  Closing This is Gabriel Rench with Crosspolitic News. Support Rowdy Christian media by joining our club at fightlaughfeast.com, downloading our App, and head to our annual Fight Laugh Feast Events. With your partnership, together we will fight outdated and compromised media, engage news and politics with the gospel, and replace lies and darkness with truth and light. Go to fightlaughfeast.com to take all these actions. Have a great day. Lord bless