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Bill Scholl was comes from Ball State, where he worked in the same capacity. Marquette president Michael Lovell announced the hiring Tuesday. The 57-year-old Scholl will start at Marquette in mid-October. The university has been without a permanent athletic director since Larry Williams left in December after holding the job for less than two years. Marquette’s men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams left for Virginia Tech four months later. Williams was replaced on an interim bases by Bill Cords, who was the athletic director at Marquette for 20 years before retiring in 2006....

On Tuesday, Earth’s two closest planetary neighbours nestled close to one another in the sky as the moon hovered nearby. The official time of the cosmic meet-up was around 2 a.m. EDT, according to Astronomy magazine. The last conjunction between the two planets took place in August 2019, though since they appeared much closer to the sun in the sky at that time, they were invisible from Earth. What is a conjunction?...

Monaco took the lead on three occasions but were pegged back every time in an enthralling match at Stade Velodrome, before Lemar’s 113th-minute strike finally proved decisive. The visitors led for the first time midway through the first half when Joao Moutinho’s deflected free kick bounced off the post and in off the chest of goalkeeper Yohann Pele, who was credited with an own goal. But Dimitri Payet scored the goal of the night - an exquisite left-footed strike into the bottom corner from Florian Thauvin’s cross – just before the interval....

This, is what the Internet likes to call an "EntranceFAIL." MORE: Week 10 live blog | But things didn't get much better once the game began. While Marshall does currently hold a 28-7 lead in the first half, they haven't exactly made things easy on themselves. (GIFs via The Mock Session)

The polarizing Seahawks running back spent the offseason working with developers of the immensely popular video game franchise Call of Duty in order to make the man known as “Beast Mode” the first athlete to appear as a character in a COD game. MORE: Epic ‘Beast Mode’ photos | ‘Beast Mode’ baseball jersey ESPN went behind the scenes of the filming process that turned a destructive gridiron force into the ultimate virtual killing machine in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops III game, and the content is wildly entertaining....

It’s that type of instinct and ability to react when compelled that’s garnered the Seahawks veteran the nickname “Beastmode” and made him one of the NFL’s best running backs. Marshawn Lynch (and I’ll be referring to him by his full name throughout the rest of this article) doesn’t talk about it. He is about it. Nothing the Super Bowl champ and touchdown-scoring machine (Well, whenever Pete Carroll decides to give him the ball on the goal line) has done throughout his career could top the feat he pulled off at a football camp when he stuffed chicken wings in his socks, satisfying both his hunger to feed his belly and inspire America’s urban youth at the same (what up 2 Chainz) time....

The Seahawks star running back is raising money for charity by creating his own special signature drink for the famous coffee chain. What’s the name of his delightful concoction? The Beast Mode Frappuccino, of course. It’ll be available in Washington and Oakland during football season, with Starbucks donating 24 cents (think Marshawn’s number) to Lynch’s Fam 1st Family Foundation for every drink sold. MORE: ‘Star Wars’-themed power rankings | Marshawn Lynch: trusted 401(k) advisor...

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said Friday that Bryant’s suspension will not count against his contract and the dynamic receiver will still have two years remaining on his deal when he is reinstated. MORE: Best, worst of free agency since 2011 | Dolphins’ Dion Jordan constantly drug tested Bryant initially planned to appeal the ban, but ultimately decided to accept his punishment without complaint. One of Bryant’s agents, Brian Fettner, said Bryant has an issue with marijuana and will check into a rehab facility and undergo an evaluation for depression issues....

Bennett sent a number of tweets Tuesday night, posting his thoughts on what it takes to be an NFL athlete, or even just a football player. His thoughts originated with a quote-tweet of a story saying Brandon Marshall (Bennett’s former teammate) wanted to fight boxer Deontay Wilder. Bennett made a joke: “Retired 6 time Pro Bowlers can get knocked out too,” referencing an ESPN interview he gave several years ago....

On Thursday, July 7, the entrepreneur, 80, got candid during an appearance on the comedian’s podcast, Dear Chelsea. Stewart admitted that she doesn’t have much of a dating life these days but said she’s had “two mad crushes in the last month.” “But it turns out, you know, one of them is married to the mother of some friends of mine and I just—he’s so attractive,” she divulged. In response, Handler, 47, said: “You know, you can’t be a homewrecker,” to which the Bad Moms actress replied she’s “had the opportunity” but hasn’t “taken anybody up on it....

The 22-year-old has seen his Old Trafford future called into question after facing mounting competition for places. Jose Mourinho is also expected to spend big again over the summer, with the Red Devils preparing for another squad refresh. Martial could be among the casualties, with several sides keeping a close eye on his situation ahead of the next transfer window. Philippe Lamboley, director of UFSA management, told Ilbianconero.com on his client’s future: “I can’t confirm Martial will remain at Old Trafford next season, I am sorry but I can’t add anything else about it....

Jamie and Amanda Hill moved to the Central York School District two and a half years ago partly because of its leading efforts to improve diversity in the county, they told Newsweek—but a “state of flux” in the district may impact the positive changes. After a summer of unrest in 2020 following the death of George Floyd, Jamie said the school’s diversity committee, of which he’s a part, was asked to compile a list of resources for students and educators....

Now the Punisher himself has told police what he thinks of them coopting his sinister insignia. In Punisher #13, out July 10, Frank Castle is cornered in an alleyway by uniformed cops who start gushing over their idol when they realize who he is. The officers even ask to take a selfie with Castle to share on their Punisher fan page. Tearing a Punisher skull decal off their patrol car, Castle gives the officers a beat down and explains why they shouldn’t worship him....

Switching-hitting Gonzalez is leading the best team in baseball in on-base percentage (.401) and slugging percentage (.638), he’s tied for the team lead in RBIs with Carlos Correa (34), he’s second in home runs (12) behind George Springer (13), he’s third in batting average (.308) and he’s in sixth in bWAR (1.5). MORE: The 10 greatest Astros of all time His splits are good, too. As a lefty batter, he’s batting ....

The author of the tell-all Trump family memoir Too Much and Never Enough also said President-Elect Joe Biden had won the election “legitimately and decisively” as she railed against “lie and spin” from her uncle’s camp. The Quote “President-elect Joe Biden won legitimately and decisively. No matter how much Donald and his enablers lie and spin, nothing will change that. But they’re going to break as much as they can on the way out....

For the second straight week, a player was ejected for targeting on Penn State kicker Joey Julius. MORE: Julius opens up about struggle with eating disorder Maryland’s Isaiah Davis hit Julius with a cheap shot on a kickoff that went out of bounds. It’s the second consecutive week a player has targeted Julius, a 5-foot-10, 271-pound sophomore. Benches cleared last week when Minnesota’s Jaylen Waters targeted Julius on a kickoff....

The governor’s office said the decision comes in response to requests from the local community to assist with school transportation for the upcoming school year. On Tuesday, 90 guard members will begin training and prepare for service in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell and Lynn, MA—where shortages are noticeable. Guard personnel will serve as school transport van drivers by operating 7D vehicles that carry up to 10 students and each activated member will complete training as required by state law to “ensure the safety of children and families,” according to a press release....

Police found a five-gallon plastic canister filled with gasoline near the entrance to Ruth’s House, a Jewish-sponsored care home for seniors of all faiths, on April 2. The canister was placed around 50 yards away from the facility and close to a busy walkway. Police also found burnt paper, which was later identified as a Christian religious pamphlet, placed in the nozzle of the canister in what was believed to have been an attempt to ignite it....