Yes, this should provide adequate sustenance for the Dr. Who marathon.
The Rock Chalkboard
Self expects Furphy to stay in draft, go in first round – KU Sports
Kansas freshman Johnny Furphy had a season that exceeded “what anyone would ever imagine,” head coach Bill Self said Monday, and now Self believes it will likely be Furphy’s lone season at KU.
‘Up in the air’ whether Kugel will come to KU, Self says – KU Sports
He continued, though, by making a reference to Kugel, the first time he has discussed the Orlando, Florida, native publicly: “We also got a commitment from a young man from Florida, Kugel, Riley Kugel, that it’s up in the air whether or not Riley will come, but certainly those other three we feel really good about.”
KU softball draws Houston on first day of Big 12 tournament – KU Sports
After losing 10 consecutive games to conclude the regular season, the Kansas softball team slid to seventh in the Big 12 Conference and will play last-place Houston to open the league’s postseason tournament Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Bits o Chalk
Wolves stagger Nuggets again as Edwards, Towns spark Game 2 rout – ESPN
DENVER — With Defensive Player of the Year front-runner Rudy Gobert unavailable and the defending champion Denver Nuggets needing a win to even their Western Conference semifinals series, the Minnesota Timberwolves put on a masterful defensive performance in a 106-80 Game 2 victory.
Jalen Brunson notches 4th straight 40-point game, Knicks win – ESPN
Brunson had yet another brilliant fourth quarter Monday, with relentless basket attacks and masterful shot creation leading to 21 of his 43 points as the New York Knicks clawed out a 121-117 Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama voted unanimous Rookie of Year – ESPN
Victor Wembanyama came into the NBA with massive expectations, and he responded with one of the best rookie campaigns the league has ever seen.
Eraser dust
Trump hush-money trial: case continues after ex-president fined again for gag order violations – live
The trial reopened yesterday after a pause over the weekend. It was another lively day with a stern warning from Judge Juan Merchan that additional violations of a gag order barring Trump from inflammatory out-of-court comments about witnesses, jurors and others closely connected to the case could result in jail time.
Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix – CBS News
The new projection, from the Social Security Board of Trustees’ annual report, amounts to “good news” for the program’s 70 million beneficiaries, said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, in a statement. Even so, he urged Congress to take steps to shore up the program to ensure it can pay full benefits “into the foreseeable future.”
Trump disparages Jon Tester’s weight during fundraiser, saying he ‘looks pregnant’ – POLITICO
“Have you ever seen this guy? He doesn’t look like a fat guy, except that his stomach is out,” Trump said, holding his hands out in front of him during a fundraiser Saturday for Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) at Mar-A-Lago, according to video of the event obtained by POLITICO.
“It was very tense – he wasn’t at rehearsal… there’s too much mystery around him”: Slash almost missed the I’m Just Ken performance at the Oscars | Guitar World
“We had to have Slash, but he’s an enigma, there’s too much mystery around him,” says Gosling. “It was very tense. He had a gig in China the night before and then one in Thailand the night after. So it was like, ‘Slash is never going to be able to be here.’ He wasn’t at rehearsal.”
Taco Bell’s 13 Most Complained-About Items
When looking at the foods that get the most complaints at Taco Bell, perhaps they don’t have to be avoided completely, but it might be worth looking at local reviews to see if these items often get complaints at your neighborhood Taco Bell before you order them.
Why NLBM president Bob Kendrick so often eats at Niecie’s | Kansas City Star
Bob Kendrick, poetry in perpetual motion, whirled into Niecie’s Restaurant, paused at a table or three and glided into a booth. Before we ordered, longtime Niecie’s waitress Sheree Jackson materialized with an iced tea and an orange juice for the man who eats here three or more times a week when he’s not out of town.
Small wonder Kendrick says “I feel like Norm from ‘Cheers’” when he comes here.
Can AI Pass the CPA Exam? New Ground-Breaking Study Shows Surprising Potential and Limitations – CPA Practice Advisor
“This landmark study provides a sobering assessment of the true potential of AI in accounting,” says Will Zacher, lead author of the paper. “While AI models have surpassed our initial expectations in certain respects, this field remains in its infancy. AI tools, carefully deployed, may soon be able to handle a significant portion of routine accounting tasks, but the need for skilled human accountants to interpret results and provide strategic guidance remains paramount.”
80s rock legend face-plants during New Jersey concert – nj.com
Mötley Crüe kicked off their tour in Atlantic City on Friday night with frontman Vince Neil taking a fall onstage.