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Bronny James during the McDonalds All American Basketball Games on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward and all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James, has committed to play college basketball for the University of Southern California, according to a post on his official Instagram page Saturday.Bronny James has played high school basketball for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth for the last four seasons.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University student was killed in his dorm room and his roommate was arrested Wednesday morning, school officials announced.The victim's roommate called police to report the incident and was taken into custody as the suspect in the death, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said in a statement.WXIN reported the homicide took place in McCutcheon Hall and the victim was Varun Manish Chheda, 20, from Indianapolis.Officials have given no information regarding the cause of death.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOX 32 YOUTUBE CHANNEL"As Purdue's president, but even more so as a parent myself, I assure you that the safety and security of our students is the single highest priority on our campus," Daniels said. "Purdue is an extraordinarily safe place on any given day, and compared with cities of Purdue’s population (approximately 60,000 in all), we experience a tiny fraction of violent and property crime that occurs elsewhere.Such statistics are of no consolation on a day like this.

Travon Walker #DL48 of the Georgia Bulldogs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS - Georgia Bulldogs edge rusher Travon Walker was drafted by Jacksonville Jaguars.

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Alejandro Villanueva #78 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is seen during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) (Getty Images)NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineman Alejandro Villanueva wore the name of a fallen Army hero on his helmet during Monday night’s game against the New York Giants, breaking away from the team’s decision to wear Antwon Rose Jr.’s name on their helmets for the entire season.Villanueva, a former captain in the U.S.

Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats is seen after the game against the Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center on February 22, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Villanova Men's Basketball coach Jay Wright has announced he will be staying put amid speculation he may be a candidate for the 76ers head coaching job.Wright issued a brief statement on social media Wednesday saying he felt it was necessary to "address the speculation about the 76ers head coaching position."“The 76ers have a great leader in Elton Brand, outstanding young talent and an incredible opportunity for any coach to compete for a championship.

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - One of the Eagles newly acquired wide receivers will opt-out of participating in the upcoming 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns.NFL.com's Ian Rapoport was first to report that Marquise Goodwin informed the Eagles of his plans to opt-out of the season.Goodwin took to social media on Tuesday afternoon to share the news in an emotional post.The Eagles acquired Goodwin, known for his speed, in a trade during the NFL Draft.Goodwin, 29, was expected to bring another veteran presence as a member of the Eagles rebuilt receiving corps.AdvertisementThe team added three rookie receivers in the draft, including recently signed first-round pick Jalen Reagor.Goodwin becomes the latest of a

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - One of the Eagles newly acquired wide receivers will reportedly opt-out of participating in the upcoming 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns.NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Goodwin has informed the Eagles of his plans to opt-out of the season.The Eagles acquired Goodwin, known for his speed, in a trade during the NFL Draft.Goodwin, 29, was expected to bring another veteran presence as a member of the Eagles rebuilt receiving corps.The team added three rookie receivers in the draft, including recently signed first-round pick Jalen Reagor.AdvertisementGoodwin becomes the latest of a number of NFL players who have announced intentions to opt-out of the season in recent days.