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Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. BENDER: Better ways to punish Baylor than death penalty The women never filed a lawsuit, and details of the alleged sexual assaults were not made public, according to ESPN.com. One of the two women reportedly said she was also assaulted by a football player in 2013. MORE: Baylor concedes Briles, McCaw failed to report 2012 accusation In a joint statement, Baylor’s interim president, David E....

Not bad for a race once considered a two-way heat. But Bayrou’s surge has come with a cost: new scrutiny. The press and voters suddenly want to know just who this classics professor turned farmer-politician really is. And so far, the answers haven’t been forthcoming. Bayrou avoids making many promises, saying they can’t be kept. If elected, he says he’d make it unconstitutional to table a budget that would create a deficit....

A brand-new finals format, designed to rewards teams who finish higher in the table, will bring the competition to a close. The domestic T20 competition has gained extra prominence due to Australia travelling to India, for a three-match ODI series, which left fans at home short on cricket during their summer. The 2019-20 schedule has been reduced due to fan feedback. Many found that BBL 08 went on for far too long - longer than Dennis Lillee’s run-up - so CA have responded accordingly....

But unlike the team’s Week 1 collapse in Green Bay, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit showed up for all four quarters. That much was clear when cornerback Prince Amukamara returned a fourth-period interception 49 yards for a touchdown and when linebacker Danny Trevathan iced the game with a forced fumble. The Bears sacked Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson six times, and they held Seattle to three points through the first three quarters....

On Wednesday, along with Ohio Liquor Control, the Ohio Bottle Lottery announced they are conducting an online drawing for the opportunity to purchase bottles of the rare bourbon, which include: OFC Bourbon 1993 ($2,499. 98 plus tax)Double Eagle Very Rare ($2,000 plus tax)Michter’s 25 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon ($1,000 plus tax)King of Kentucky ($249. 98 plus tax)Old Forester Birthday ($149. 98 plus tax) Contestants have until November 15 to submit the following information:...

We have a list of must have kitchen gadgets for summer Chopper Eating vegetables and salads is healthy and tasty way to beat the heat. But it is quite a task when it comes to preparation. There are multi functional choppers available in the market to give a helping hand. Juicer Liquid intake in summers is equally essential. And a good juicer could serve fresh, homemade and healthy juices. Anything Ji is way more trusted as one can ensure the quality....

SN's Rayven Tirado hosts an interactive video discussion with the former players, who offer different perspectives on surviving and thriving when defenses bring extra rushers. VIDEO: Aikman’s Hot Reads | Tucker’s Week 4 picks Tucker's career spanned from 2001-2007, and by the time it was over, responsibility for recognizing blitzes and calling protections had shifted from the center to the man under center: "Early in my career the center was responsible for all that....

New York Judge Kenneth Holder had wanted to imprison 39-year-old Donna Francis for far longer than the one-year sentence imposed, but was restricted under the terms of an extradition agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. The sentence was handed down at Queens Supreme Court in New York on Thursday after Francis pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for the 2015 death of Kelly Mayhew—a freelance TV producer from Maryland....

The Beautyrest Harmony (from $799) has a user rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, and is designed to offer big comfort and support for less. It’s covered with Seaqual fabric made using recovered ocean plastic, and boasts an antimicrobial cover to deal with bacteria. Buy it before July 7th and you’ll receive a Hotels.com gift card worth either $50 (orders under $1,148) or $100 (orders over $1,149). View all 4th July offers at Beautyrest (opens in new tab)...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards have killed at least 106 protesters in violent demonstrations against fuel price hikes, Amnesty International said in a report Tuesday. The London-based human rights organization, citing “credible reports,” said the actual death toll could be far higher, with reports from Iran alleging as many as 200 have been killed. The Iranian government has not provided any casualty figures since the street protests began on Sunday in response to an abrupt 50 percent hike in gasoline prices....

” Men and women alike were awe-struck, indulging in a silent prayer within their hearts, every time they saw those lean men on their mean-machines, shift their rears on the seat while taking their babies for a bender at the dangerous but inviting curves, their knee kissing the tarmac with every slight difference in the angles”- is definitely not an excerpt from some fictional piece of writing, but a normal description of the emotions on an enthusiastic Moto GP spectator’s face, on any given race day....

Former England captain David Beckham is likely to extend his contract with MLS side LA Galaxy, turning down the chance to play with the French club Paris Saint Germain. Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who has taken the mantle as manager of the French side was set to bring Beckham to the club but the 36-year-old decided against a move for the sake of his family. British daily Guardian reported Tuesday that Beckham is likely to sign a new contract with LA Galaxy....

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder and his partners presented Miami commissioners with a proposal that would see their 25,000-seat stadium – along with a hotel and entertainment and retail space – take over the site of Melreese Country Club, where the publicly owned golf course houses the youth golf program First Tee Miami. Commissioners were considering whether to ask Miami voters if the city should change its rules for competitive bidding on private use of public land....

Lynch and her fiance Seth Rollins conducted an interview with People ahead of the announcement where they were able to reveal their excitement to become first time parents. Whilst the WWE Universe is still coming to terms with the news and the fact that Lynch will be away from WWE TV for the next year or so, the Champion herself has had a little over a month to adjust....

And developer DICE delivered, with 64 players on stage playing live and a 64-player BF4 LAN on the show floor, including commanders on each end with plenty of extra screens for spectating teammates. It was as much a game as it was an event and EA’s strive for e-sports support with Battlefield 4 was evident. During the summer video games lull we’ve learned a few more tidbits about Battlefield 4 and have a few more questions that still need to be answered....

Front-runners Bayern Munich consolidated their title ambitions as they increased their points to 51 Saturday with great help of Mario Mandzukic who donated a brace within seven minutes, reports Xinhua. Mainz staged a courageous performance on home soil to give the German record champions a hard time. The hosts utilised a cleverly devised strategy during the first half when they isolated Bayern’s midfield with Bastian Schweinsteiger and Javi Martinez not allowing Bayern to produce opportunities while Mainz came close twice through Shawn Parker....

He has said that the English club has come a long way winning various trophies in England and are now strong enough to make their presence felt in the European Stage. Guardiola told the UEFA website: “City are one of the biggest teams in Europe: I’m confident they will get through this time. I know the coach and some of their players, like Silva, Navas and Negredo, while Yaya Touré was with me at Barcelona....

Guardiola has announced that he will step down as Bayern Munich manager in the summer and a move to the English top-flight is very likely with interest from Manchester City, United and Chelsea. Guardiola’s arrival will make it hard for the other teams : Klopp Klopp faced Guardiola several times during his time as Borussia Dortmund manager and knows how the Spaniard works towards success. He is also aware of the challenge that he and the other managers could face if Guardiola joins a Premier League rival....

The previous weekend’s defeat to Bayer Leverkusen saw the defending champions dropping down to third in the Bundesliga table. With 7 points separating the league leaders and Bayern Munich, only a win would keep the Bavarians’ hopes of winning the Bundesliga alive. The Royal Blues, on the other hand, have finally started to find some form after their disastrous start to the season. Schalke had a four-match undefeated run ended by Borussia Monchengladbach in the league last time around but can gain some confidence from their 4-1 victory in the German Cup in midweek against Fortuna Dusseldorf....