Coach Glove is officially getting another go at it.The College of Alameda announced on Saturday that it has hired retired NBA great Gary Payton to lead its men’s basketball program. Payton will be taking over as head coach for the junior college, which is located on an island in Alameda, Calif.Now 56, Payton, a native of the Bay Area, played in the NBA from 1990-2007, mainly for the Seattle SuperSonics, but for four other teams later on in his career as well. Known for his relentless defense, Payton was a nine-time NBA All-Star, a nine-time All-Defensive selection, as well as…
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The World Cup-winning player says he felt ‘the time was right’ to move on after representing England across all formats for 10 years.England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket at age 37, having represented the country in all formats of the game since 2014. Ali, the first Muslim and Asian-origin cricketer to captain England in T20 internationals (T20Is), announced his decision in an interview with former captain Nasser Hussain which was published in the Daily Mail on Sunday. “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series,” Ali said. “I have played a lot…
Dozens of animals found dead: Monterey County Sheriffs deputies in Monterey County are investigating a shocking case of animal cruelty. A man shot and killed 81 farm animals in a shooting spree that as of right now, has no explanation. A large cache of weapons was found during the investigation. The Brief Vicente Jospeh Arroyo, 39, of Salinas was arrested after 80 animals were shot to death in Prunedale.Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.No motive was given. PRUNEDALE, Calif. – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has…
By Judana Murphy KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the ministry of health and wellness, Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says the ministry is taking steps to transform healthcare delivery, to meet the demands of Jamaica’s ageing population; explained that the aim is to give senior citizens the best opportunity to continue contributing to the social and economic well-being of the country after 60 years old. The CMO was addressing the launch of Senior Citizens Month, on Wednesday, September 4, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Promoting Healthy, Active, Productive Ageing’. “The ministry is…
Nigerian singer, Odumodublvck, has ignited a fierce debate among football fans on social media after declaring that Luis Suarez is better than Erling Haaland. The musician’s tweet, which came without explanation or justification, sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and even caught the attention of international sports platform, ESPN.While some fans supported Odumodublvck’s opinion, others strongly disagreed. They cited Haaland’s impressive goal-scoring record and versatility on the field. Meanwhile, the debate has left many divided, with each side presenting valid arguments for their preferred player.Additionally, Odumodublvck’s football tweet about Suarez and Haaland has not only sparked a heated discussion.…
In an action-packed college football Saturday, several top-25 teams fell while others survived. Meanwhile, drama unfolded in Colorado as the Buffaloes were picked apart by Nebraska.Here are some knee-jerk reactions from the Week 2 slate:Colorado’s one-sided loss to Nebraska could trickle down What a difference a year can make. Last season, Colorado handled Nebraska rather easily (36-14), but the tables turned on Saturday and fallout from this game could significantly impact the season. The Buffaloes trailed by four touchdowns at halftime and ultimately fell to the Cornhuskers, 28-10. Sacked six times, quarterback Shedeur Sanders left the sidelines with 2:00 remaining on…
Debris from downed drone also found near Ukraine’s parliament building after overnight barrage in 11 regions.The Ukrainian Air Force said it repelled a massive air attack by Russia across the country, shooting down 58 of 67 long-range drones that were launched overnight. Debris from a downed drone was also found next to Ukraine’s parliament building in the capital, Kyiv, the Verkhovna Rada said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app on Saturday. Air defence units were scrambled into action in 11 regions across Ukraine, the air force said in a statement on Telegram. It also said the Shahed drones…
Trump and Harris agree to debate Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on Sept. 10. FOX 5’s Teresa Priolo has the story. PHILADELPHIA – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both headed to Philadelphia, PA for the first presidential debate on Sept. 10. JUMP TO: TIME l HOST l RULES l WHERE TO WATCH This will mark Trump’s second debate for the 2024 presidential election since he and President Joe Biden held one back in June before Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed VP Harris as a…
By Island Innovation THE CARIBBEN – Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of CARICOM, and Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis are headlining the agenda at the 2024 Virtual Island Summit (VIS) taking place September 9-13, joining a plethora of other speakers from the world’s islands. The 2024 VIS is expected to attract 10,000 participants from over 500 islands throughout the 5-day event, which is free to attend to the public. Since its first iteration in 2018, the VIS has become one of the largest knowledge-sharing opportunities for island stakeholders, with the free zero-carbon…
DJ Neptune, Ice Prince, Magnito, N6, Young Lunya and Kaligraph Jones LyricsGet ready to groove and sing along to the energetic lyrics of DJ Neptune’s chart-topping hit, Normal Day, featuring Ice Prince, Magnito, N6, Young Lunya and Kaligraph Jones. Normal Day is the introductory track on DJ Neptune’s Greatness III album.Greatness III Album Cover ArtDJ Neptune, Ice Prince, Magnito, N6, Young Lunya & Kaligraph Jones – Normal Day LyricsIntroGreatness!DJ Neptune Hit MeVerse 1: N6Steady cash out on a normal dayDrink pass out issa normal dayYou no send us we no send youThat’s fine issa normal dayWe don go club tayaYour…