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A Brooklyn federal court threw out the indictment against former Fox International Channels CEO Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group SA, citing a shift in U.S. Attorney priorities away from sports corruption.
Rasheed Jones brings 14.8 points per game from Coastal Carolina, while Rutgers eyes key matchups against Houston and Syracuse, and former Scarlet Knights stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey earn NBA All‑Rookie honors.
Maryland will face Tennessee in the first round of the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas on Nov. 24. The teams have a history of five meetings, with Tennessee holding a 3‑2 edge, including a 56‑53 win in Brooklyn in December 2022. Former Maryland player Ja’Kobi Gillespie and recruit Bishop Boswell add personal connections, while Maryland head coach Buzz Williams prepares his squad for potential matchups against San Diego State or Iowa State. The tournament semifinals are scheduled for Black Friday, with the finals on Nov. 28.
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team will play several regular‑season and exhibition games in New York City this upcoming season, including matchups against Rutgers and St. John’s at Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. The move reflects a broader effort to attract the large alumni population in the metro area and generate guaranteed payments from event promoters.