Excellent opinion/analysis as always by @fareedzakaria.bsky.social. Worth your time! wapo.st/4nLbPbu

“This is all figuring into the larger conservative strategy of using women’s sports to advance particular elements of the culture wars,” said Cooky. “It’s really being elevated by political leaders, even at the highest level.”  www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Ian Roberts, who grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics 800 meters for Guyana, has been arrested by ICE. Roberts is the *Des Moines (Ia.) Public Schools Superintendent.* www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/e...

Zelenskyy spoke at the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform, emphasizing that the world cannot continue turning a blind eye to russian murder and occupation: “There must be no normalization of Russia’s war.”

The joy on President Polly Peterson's face tells the whole story-the University of Jamestown (N.D.) is leaving the NAIA and moving to NCAA Division II. It's been quite a journey! "After 4,000 miles, This University Found a New Athletics Identity". youtu.be/7-vzIPiCTd8

UCLA’s funds reinstated after yesterday’s court order! Thanks to the brave researchers and their amazing counsel, including Dean Chemerinsky, who brought suit. This is just another turn in the ongoing fight, but a great result for now.

✅ What revenues might college athletics departments be missing out on game day? Elevate's Jonathan Marks explains in my latest podcast episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnY... "$500 million investment comes to college athletics-A conversation with Elevate's Jonathan Marks"

PJM, the organization that manages the electric grid for all or part of 13 states, including Maryland, has moved too slowly in response to skyrocketing energy demand that consumers are paying for, said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. marylandmatters.org/2025/09/23/j...

After sending them reduction-in-force notices earlier this year, the General Services Administration is now looking to reinstate hundreds of laid-off employees who managed its governmentwide real estate portfolio. marylandmatters.org/2025/09/23/g...

"Alleged the board violated open meetings laws. A closed session discussion in Nov 2023; secret deliberations over athletics in May 2024 involving both conference realignment and finances; and an “emergency meeting” in Dec 2024 to hire a head football coach." www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

* ZELENSKIY SAYS: PUTIN WANTS TO CONTINUE THIS WAR BY EXPANDING IT @reuters.com

ICYMI, this @texastribune.org piece is the most comprehensive reporting of what happened at Texas A&M that led to multiple firings, including the resignation of the university president. Kudos to @jessicapriest.bsky.social, @nicholasgutteridge.bsky.social, and Kate McGee.

Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State officially "parted ways." The timing makes me wonder if there was a negotiated buyout. He's owed $15 million paid through 2028, per his contract. We may not know for a while.

Some of us do.

From @sportico.bsky.social and @daniellibit.bsky.social - why are colleges keeping athletes' revenue share contracts under seal? After all, they are using public(!) monies in many cases to pay the athletes. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...

Once more for those in the back: autism isn't caused by vaccines. www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/... @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social explains (again.) @hopkinspress.bsky.social

‘Onerous’ four-year visas ‘would deter PhD students from US’ Forcing doctoral students to extend their visas after four years could lead them to look elsewhere, experts warn #highered #EduSky buff.ly/220g3Mz

And the faculty and staff who have received minimal raises in since before Covid 😲😳 "$50 million will be added to the Hokies’ athletic department budget by the end of the month.", per @espn.com clutchpoints.com/ncaa-footbal...

I’ve been teaching and writing about this for over a decade. Thanks for the opportunity to add my thoughts and observations, Seth.

I have a major piece in Bloomberg Citylab today. Should the US let transit fail, as Pennsylvania is already doing? And if not, what are the arguments we need to let it succeed? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Breaking News: A hard-fought international treaty to protect ocean life, decades in the making, cleared a final hurdle. It allows for the establishment of enormous conservation zones in international waters.

NPR: “Regarding Antifa…” TRUMP: “Who are you with?” NPR: “NPR.” TRUMP: “You’re still here? Won’t be for long… does Antifa have anything to do with your network?”

The Trump administration warned Harvard on Friday that it would "face further enforcement action" if it refuses to turn over more information about the university's use of race in admissions. www.axios.com/2025/09/19/t...

Enrollment is up at all UNC System schools, except one that ‘took a hit’ from Helene. UNC System enrollment set a record with 256,438 students this semsster. All UNC schools increased enrollment except UNC Asheville. (Via @koriedean.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced

Anthropic's CEO talks to @axios.com about his prediction that AI would "could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs — and spike unemployment to 10-20% .." ".. it is likely enough to happen that we felt there was a need to warn the world about it .." www.axios.com/newsletters/...

A House Oversight Committee hearing produced a flood of bizarre claims about cloud seeding, chemtrails, and solar geoengineering. Proven, human-driven changes to the weather were dismissed. www.wired.com/story/the-do...

Prayers for the lives of 5 police officers who were shot, some are gravely injured, in York County, PA. Reports say the shooter had died. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/l...

"Trump already has what he wants: freedom from accountability for a lifetime of lawbreaking and an easy way to line his pockets. The American people may not profit from his presidency, but he will. Indeed, he already has." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/o...

Well, at least he said the quiet part out loud... "Let's all raise our hands," Yurachek said. "If you're driving down I-40, and the speed limit is 55, but you know a state trooper is not going to be out that day, how many of us are going to go 65?" www.cbssports.com/college-bask...

The panel will be covering the massive changes in college sports and I'll be joined by the VP/ADs from Saint Joseph's U, UPenn, and Villanova. 🏈🏀 Registration is now open for the all-day conference on Friday September 26-come join us in Philly!

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Today's the day: Your taxpayer dollars are now being used to fix up a “free” plane Qatar “gifted” to Donald Trump. Up to $1 BILLION going to a plane that Trump's planning on keeping after he leaves office. So much for getting rid of waste, fraud, and abuse.

This is not good... www.wired.com/story/a-dhs-...

www.chronicle.com/article/char... The Chronicle spoke to more than a dozen professors who ended up on a list that exposed many of them to doxxing and threats. Kirk’s death conjured up mixed emotions, but also elicited frustration over how the country is mourning his death.

Donald Trump promised a new Golden Age. But eight months into his second term, grocery prices are rising, along with inflation and unemployment. Long-term unemployment has reached a post-pandemic high. Farmers are struggling. Trump is unpopular and failing: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Queens University of Charlotte and Elon University announced Tuesday that they plan to merge. They may try to keep 2 separate Division I athletic programs. Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e...

The Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, including a historic photograph of a formerly enslaved man showing scars on his back.

Philadelphia’s slave memorial supporters vow to fight on, which may include legal action. www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

Thrilled to be moderating a panel at the 2025 Wharton Sports Business Summit on Friday, September 26, in Huntsman Hall at the University of Pennsylvania. If you're in the Philadelphia area, join us on campus! wsb.wharton.upenn.edu/wharton-spor...

"The NCAA has forfeited its capacity to ensure fair competition, protect student-athlete welfare, and sustain the institutional diversity that once defined college sports." www.texaspolicy.com/wp-content/u...

Important article in @npr.org includes @welchsuggs.bsky.social important research on adding football to drive male enrollment at small colleges! www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...

I reject political violence of any kind. Full stop.

The new John Roberts portrait just dropped

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the WNBA warning it to stay out of negotiations between the Mohegan tribe and potential new ownership groups for the Sun, and that "attempts... to block efforts to keep the Sun in CT could violate federal antitrust laws." www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Few on Wall Street are willing to publicly lob any criticism at President Trump. Hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin is an exception.

(AXIOS) - President Trump's attempt to rebrand the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act can't mask a grim reality: His economic approval is collapsing, and the data underneath is only getting worse. @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/09/05/t...

A federal judge rules that Trump’s move to cancel billions of dollars in foreign aid without approval from Congress is illegal.

College Sports Commission produces first report of the NIL era on approved athlete deals. assets.tina.io/29b83311-e58...

"This isn't science. It's sabotage." Powerful op-ed from former CDC director just published in WSJ. www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...