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“The system is broken,” Pitino said, via ESPN Radio. “We need a president to step up right now and change this system. We see years of investigating. Schools need to be fined heavily, and they can’t take that money from any other program. Coaches need to get their salaries deducted, 20, 30, 40 percent whatever. MORE: How to fix the broken NCAA justice system “I’d work for free if we could have the NCAA Tournament for these guys....

The Florida lawmaker, who is chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), spoke to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday to deny that his proposals include a tax hike. Scott had issued An 11-Point Plan to Save America, his 31-page blueprint for governing if the GOP re-takes Congress in the 2022 midterms, earlier that day. It has been mocked for ideas such as building a wall along the southern border and naming it after former President Donald Trump....

The 58-year-old English comedian’s scathing monologue attracted praise from conservatives, including Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld who claimed Gervais said everything that was needed to be said about the “self-obsessed pile of pulsating flesh known as Hollywood” and Rudy Giuliani, who said Gervais had a “lot of courage.” But some critics slammed Gervais for using his platform a “right-wing talking point” and for taunting celebrities for “trying to use their influence to change things for the better....

Ketchup fans will be all over the “Work” singer’s latest release—a new makeup line for Fenty Beauty that incorporates actual ketchup, yes, the sauce. The billionaire’s Fenty Beauty line this week shared a preview of an upcoming makeup line in collaboration with MSCHF, the company behind rapper Lil Nas X’s controversial Satan Shoes. “New drop with @mschf. Ketchup or makeup?” the caption on the Instagram announcement reads. Accompanying photos show models applying ketchup to their lips as if it were lipstick....

Diamonds in the rough are always discovered on day three and there are plenty of exciting prospects still left on the board. Here we look at five players who have the ability to prove teams wrong for waiting this long to select them. D’Andre Walker - Linebacker, Georgia Recovering from a hernia surgery, Walker would probably be off the board now if not for that injury. He needs to play with more consistent explosion coming off the edge but has the power and enough in his catalogue of moves to make an impact as a pass rusher....

From the first episode of the series, Gil-galad is set up to be the person standing in the way of the true hero (Galadriel) achieving her purpose. He looms over her, staring her down, daring her to challenge his authority as he prepares to send her away forever. This refusal to hear her out, to let her speak in case it challenges his position, is exactly the opposite of what a good Monarch should be....

Here’s a look at some of the most iconic moments from the Olympic Games this year: Yusra Mardini participates Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini, who currently resides in Berlin, Germany, saved twenty lives pushing a boat in open water to get other refugees to safety as they fled the war-torn nation. Now, the 18-year-old is participating in the Olympics as part of the refugee team. Egypt vs Italy, women’s volleyball A single image shows us the differences in culture worldwide and celebrates the true spirit of the Olympic Games....

After months of hard work, with surprising new records, it seems that this edition of the Olympics has a lot in store for us. With every passing year, the competition gets tougher, much to the delight of sports enthusiasts. This time, like every other, the Indian contingent carries with them the hopes and prayers of a country of one billion supporters. A great number of inspirational stories have been brought to light these past few months....

But almost 20 years later, the same man is a proud Olympian for his country at the Rio Olympics and lost to France’s Sofiane Oumiha in the Round of 16 bout in the men’s light 60kg boxing category. But the boxer did well to reach the round of 16 after he defeated a boxer 11 kilograms above his own professional weight, Argentina’s Ignacio Perrin, by decision. It meant that the Thai boxer had pulled himself out of the world of wrongs, and brought himself to the grandest stage of them all – The Olympic Games....

The first round started with the Lithuanian attacking the Indian from the word go. Manoj, on the other hand, tried to maintain distance with his jab and swayed his way out of the Lithuanian’s punches. However, as the Indian landed more punches than his counterpart, he was awarded the first round by the judges. The second round saw the London Games bronze medallist trying to gain an upper hand. However, after taking a punch, Manoj came back and dominated the round, using his reach perfectly and troubling the Lithuanian more often than not....

He was found guilty of using Androsterone, Etiocholalone, 5-a-Androstandeiol and Anabolic steroids. A cocktail of performance enhancing substances saw Inderjeet allege a potential conspiracy theory, similar to Narsingh Yadav’s situation. However, no proper case hearing has been done on the situation as yet. A source within Inderjeet’s camp said, “See, it is an obvious conspiracy, because if you see Inderjeet tested negative a few days ago and how can test positive again....

Hassan Saada was taken into custody Friday morning, O Globo reports. The Brazilian news outlet said Saada, 22, was accused of assaulting two maids at the village on Tuesday morning. An Associated Press report cited a police statement saying the two women were waitresses and the incident happened Wednesday. MORE: Top U.S. athletes to watch | How to watch the Rio Olympics According to the O Globo report, Saada allegedly first asked to take a picture with the women, then tried to kiss one of them and squeeze the breast of the other....

The opening game began with the Indian going up 6-2 before her Brazilian opponent fought back to make it 6-6. The lead switched constantly after that and at the 10-10 mark, the former World No.1 held her nerve to head into the interval with a 11-10 lead. After the break, Saina seemed to have found some rhythm but at the 12-10 mark, Lohaynny once again put pressure on her – winning two points straight to make it 12-12....

Felix ran the anchor leg for the United States as it brought home the gold in the 4x400 relay for the sixth consecutive Olympic Games. The U.S. finished in 3:19.06, more than a second ahead of silver medalists Jamaica. Great Britain finished third, securing the bronze medal. MORE: Best images from Day 15 in Rio The relay win was the second in as many nights for Felix, whose gold in the 4x100 meters Friday night gave her the most golds in women’s track history....

The organisers’ spokesperson Mario Andrada told reporters on Saturday that the transport system passed the test of the opening ceremony on Friday night, reports Xinhua news agency. “We believe the transportation system passed the baptism of fire yesterday (on Saturday) taking people in and out of the ceremony. We were praised this morning in a meeting with the IOC by the officials saying we brought the athletes back to the village, which was a crucial problem for us,” Andrada said....

It was but four years ago when the Jared Goff-Sean McVay Rams helped turn football on its oblong-shaped head with an explosive offense that made mockery of defenses across the league. That same year, the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, who in his first season as starting quarterback with Andy Reid, did were doing the same thing. The result? An all-time classic “Monday Night Football” game which truly signified the beginning of the NFL’s offensive explosion....

Appearing in New York Wednesday for a charity softball game at Yankee Stadium, Ryan reiterated that the Bills will make it to the postseason. PREDICTIONS: Super Bowl | AFC division winners | NFC division winners “I think we’ll be in it this year,” Ryan said via NJ.com. “So we’ll see.” Ryan first assured his new team would make the playoffs at his introductory press conference in Buffalo, but wouldn’t go as far to promise it this time around....

However, while Pulisic’s absence will remove one key puzzle piece from Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI, this squad still represents the closest thing to an American A-Team that we’ve seen in quite some time. The U.S. will take on Wales on Thursday in the team’s first match since February’s win over Costa Rica but, for virtually every member of this squad, this gathering is their first in almost exactly a year....

Whatever Cousins does to help his NFL future, including playing every week like he did Sunday in a 41-10 spanking of Jacksonville, is inextricably linked to Robert Griffin III and his left ankle … and his right knee … and his contract status … and two long-gone first-round draft picks. MORE: Week 2 scores, video highlights | Week 2 photos | Griffin’s injury It will never be as simple for this franchise as the best, or healthiest, quarterback being anointed as the quarterback of the future....