The New York Times is shutting down its Pulitzer Prize-winning sports desk and relying solely on The Athletic, a sports news startup it bought last year, for coverage. Current sports staff will be reassigned to different parts of the newsroom, and the shift is part of a larger trend in the media industry of turning to outside sources for content. It remains to be seen how this change will affect the Times' coverage of sports.
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Texas Tech University has suspended head basketball coach Mark Adams following an incident involving an inappropriate, racially insensitive comment made to a player. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt has launched an investigation into the incident and is taking the matter seriously, emphasizing the school's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. Adams has been the head coach of the team since 2019 and previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Texas and the University of Houston.
Texas Tech University has suspended men's basketball head coach Mark Adams after he made an inappropriate, racially insensitive comment during a coaching session. The university is conducting an investigation into the incident and has not yet released any details about the length of Adams' suspension or the potential consequences he may face. Outrage has been sparked among students, alumni, and community members, who have called for Adams to be fired.