Author: Max Smith

When Cliff Ellis retired from coaching in December, he was the winningest active coach in the NCAA division. I'm the 9th winningest coach overall in college basketball.He began his coaching career at Cumberland College in Lebanon, Tennessee.When I recently retired as a college basketball coach, age was a concern, but a bigger factor was simply being able to retire with the transfer portal and NIL funds (name, image, likeness).The system is broken. Coaches are now, and will continue to be, left the profession to coach “professional” athletes in college sports at the NCAA Division I level.Teams are built and destroyed…

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Alma Rodriguez has been trying for months to complete her son's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Despite her attempts at workarounds and partial fixes to her website, she was unable to complete it.Many parents filling out the FAFSA form for their children going to college this year are experiencing glitches, website crashes, and months-long delays due to official errors and other issues — officials say all of this year's In the application process, which the review hoped to streamline.But Rodriguez didn't even have a chance to run that technical obstacle course because he doesn't have a Social…

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The early 2000s were a time of intense experimentation in video games. When a new generation of consoles like the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and the original Xbox were just released, studios offered quirky and bizarre titles such as: billy hatcher and the giant egg and Chibi Robo to hand of god And even the Def Jam series. It felt like the industry was in its most experimental and weirdest era ever, but in this strange world, how could one become the king of the eccentric world? Series creator Keita Takahashi, as a visual artist, He cracked the code when he…

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In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser and host Dylan Lewis discuss: CrowdStrike’s eye-popping quarter and the strength of cybersecurity spend. Target’s rebound and how it might get back to growth. The stories behind rough earnings from Foot Locker, Campbell Soup, and Nordstrom. Two stocks worth watching: UiPath and Titan International. Film critic Nell Minow provides an update on the state of the movie biz and some of her favorite films from 2023. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool’s free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our…

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Marco Odermatt's attempt at history was denied not by other skiers but by himself, who lost his balance in Saturday's World Cup final.Odermatt's World Cup giant slalom winning streak ended at 12, leaving him two short of the record. In the World Cup Final GS held in Saalbach, Austria, Odermatt lost control early on the second run and went off the course, but his compatriot Loïc Meillard won.Odermatt set the fastest time in the first run by four-tenths of a second, but finished the second run before he could record a split time.Alpine skiing: complete results | Broadcast schedule The…

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According to Statista, the cybersecurity industry is expected to be worth just under $300 billion in 2022 and approach $540 billion by the end of the decade. This highlights how seriously companies take protecting themselves and their data from hackers and malicious actors. For long-term investors, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Companies that provide next-generation security solutions have the potential to grow for years to come. palo alto networks (PANW -1.88%), sentinel one (S -5.15%)and fortinet (FTNT -1.94%) There are three cybersecurity stocks that fit this description. Long-term investors should consider buying this month. Here's why: 1.…

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According to Statista, the cybersecurity industry is expected to be worth just under $300 billion in 2022 and approach $540 billion by the end of the decade. This highlights how seriously companies take protecting themselves and their data from hackers and malicious actors.For long-term investors, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Companies that provide next-generation security solutions have the potential to grow for years to come.palo alto networks (NASDAQ:PANW), sentinel one (NYSE:S)and fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) There are three cybersecurity stocks that fit this description. Long-term investors should consider buying this month.Here's why:1. Palo Alto Networks is a long-awaited buy…

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Rooplakshmi Chamraj, Head of Human Resources, Cross Identity In today's rapidly changing landscape, especially in the demanding field of cybersecurity, finding a harmonious balance between work and personal life can seem like an elusive goal. For women in cybersecurity, striking this balance often requires navigating additional layers of complexity. Despite significant advances in gender diversity and inclusion, women remain underrepresented in the cybersecurity field and make up only a small portion of the workforce. Achieving work-life integration therefore means not only coping with the demands of a high-pressure career, but also overcoming barriers and breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry.…

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