The burgeoning corruption scandal that has unfold from Chicago and the south suburbs to Springfield provides Gov. J.B. Pritzker a uncommon probability to implement ethics reforms that may have been unthinkable in any other case, former Mayor Rahm Emanuel stated Friday. “As somebody once said, and really crystallized it, `Never allow a good crisis to go to waste.’” Emanuel was quoting himself. “I remember the auto industry. We finally in that moment of crisis did things that people had been talking about for 30 or 40 years. … We [now] have a crisis. And now, you’re gonna have to do things that you’ve discussed and thought about before, but for a host of reasons” may by
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Arizona’s Sean Miller Might Face Dire Consequences In College Basketball Scandal
Jay Bilas believes Sean Miller has talked his way out of college basketball. The ESPN analyst claimed Saturday on “College Gameday” that Arizona Wildcats head coach’s alleged involvement in college basketball’s corruption scandal will end his career. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reported Saturday that Miller was heard on FBI wiretaps talking about making an illegal $ 100,000 payment to star freshman Deandre Ayton. “This is a career-ending thing for Sean Miller,” Bilas said. “I can’t imagine him ever coaching in college again.” Bilas also demanded Arizona put Miller on administrative leave and bench Ayton until the matter can be i... NESN.com
USA gymnastics president resigns amid sexual abuse scandal
INDIANAPOLIS — Steve Penny resigned as president of USA Gymnastics on Thursday following intensified pressure on the organization for its handling of sex abuse cases. The resignation came a week after the United States Olympic Committee’s board recommended to USA Gymnastics chairman Paul Parilla that Penny should step down. Penny offered his resignation during a previously scheduled board meeting on Thursday. “My decision to step aside as CEO is solely to support the best interests of USA Gymnastics at this time,” Penny said in a statement. USOC chairman Larry Probst said Penny’s decision “will hopefully allow USA Gymnastics to shift its attention to the future with a secure environment for its athletes and continued success in competition.” Penny joined USA Gymnastics in 1999 and
Cheating scandal on LPGA Tour? | Shi Hyun Ahn | Ilmi Chung
Hey LPGA commissioner Mike Whan, we have some good news and some bad news. The good news? Michelle Wie, aka the Chosen One, got her first win of the year, and she looked like she might want to win a few more. The bad news? You have to deal with an alleged cheating incident on your Tour with possible racial overtones.