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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 2h

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan democracy crusader, wins Nobel Peace Prize

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 21h

Excellent series here...

Emily Giambalvo @emilygiam.bsky.social · 21h

How America’s favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits

Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Post analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets.

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...

Americans can’t stop betting parlays. Sportbooks are cashing in.

As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 1d

It's been a long road to get to this point, but FINALLY I can share the cover of my forthcoming book for @hopkinspress.bsky.social

The first book written for University Leaders who are navigating the massive change in college athletics on their campuses.

Expected publication in early Fall 2026. 🔥

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 3d

SIU System President Dan Mahoney has some wise words for the NCAA. It's time to reinvent the sports sponsorship model to support more quality experiences across all teams, not less.
Full podcast: youtu.be/l9k901vDBAw

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 3d

EXACTLY! This game is driving me nuts.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

I want to be clear: there is no need for military troops on the ground in the State of Illinois.

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 5d

This was far more common than people realize...in Philly, fans used to sit on rooftops across from Connie Mack stadium to watch the Phillies (and those roofs did not look safe)

Rachel Bachman, WSJ sports reporter @realbachscore.bsky.social · 6d

The early years of the Michigan-Wisconsin series were marked by catastrophic collapses of the stadiums they played in. In the Ann Arbor game, players actually helped rescue people from the wreckage.

Chicago (1902) and Ann Arbor (1905)

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 5d

It's good to get away... #PABikeTrails

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, folks at the White House and the Council of Economic Advisers! You guys ready to issue a correction yet?

This isn't controversial: It's arithmetic. Indeed, it's your arithmetic, but I fixed your errors.

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 7d

Trump's CEA is circulating its estimate of the economic cost of the government shutdown.

But, BREAKING: It's wrong. It makes a simple arithmetic error. And it's dishonest.

Surprising, I know. 🧵

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 9d

New: ICE has bought a tool that tracks the locations of hundreds of millions of phones globally, updates every single day. Usually harvested from apps and advertising

www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...

ICE to Buy Tool that Tracks Locations of Hundreds of Millions of Phones Every Day

Documents show that ICE has gone back on its decision to not use location data remotely harvested from peoples' phones. The database is updated every day with billions of pieces of location data.

www.404media.co

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 9d

“The Cruz antitrust argument already lost in the Supreme Court, 9-0,” Cantwell said in response to Cruz’s criticisms.
www.semafor.com/article/09/3...

Cruz stiff-arms Democratic college sports plan, vows bipartisan deal

The Commerce Committee chair, R-Texas, told Semafor that he’s already in talks on an alternate solution to what’s becoming an untenable situation in athletics.

www.semafor.com

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 11d

Yes. There is a great deal of legitimate concern about the officiating keeping pace with player development.

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 11d

Crazy game!

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 11d

I think she was fouled, too, but Cheryl's over the top reaction did nothing to help the situation.

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 11d

Excellent opinion/analysis as always by @fareedzakaria.bsky.social. Worth your time!
wapo.st/4nLbPbu

Opinion | Trump flouts the rules. What happened to our checks and balances?

The latest example: unilaterally declaring a $100,000 fee for most H-1B visas.

wapo.st

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 11d

“This is all figuring into the larger conservative strategy of using women’s sports to advance particular elements of the culture wars,” said Cooky. “It’s really being elevated by political leaders, even at the highest level.” 
www.politico.com/news/magazin...

MAGA Is Coming for the WNBA

The nation’s most prominent — and most politically active — women’s pro sports league is on a collision course with Donald Trump.

www.politico.com

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 13d

what???????

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Rachel Bachman, WSJ sports reporter @realbachscore.bsky.social · 13d

Ian Roberts, who grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics 800 meters for Guyana, has been arrested by ICE.

Roberts is the *Des Moines (Ia.) Public Schools Superintendent.*
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/e...

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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 15d

Zelenskyy spoke at the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform, emphasizing that the world cannot continue turning a blind eye to russian murder and occupation: “There must be no normalization of Russia’s war.”

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 15d

The joy on President Polly Peterson's face tells the whole story-the University of Jamestown (N.D.) is leaving the NAIA and moving to NCAA Division II.

It's been quite a journey!

"After 4,000 miles, This University Found a New Athletics Identity".

youtu.be/7-vzIPiCTd8

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Blake Emerson @blakeprof.bsky.social · 15d

UCLA’s funds reinstated after yesterday’s court order! Thanks to the brave researchers and their amazing counsel, including Dean Chemerinsky, who brought suit. This is just another turn in the ongoing fight, but a great result for now.

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 15d

✅ What revenues might college athletics departments be missing out on game day? Elevate's Jonathan Marks explains in my latest podcast episode!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRnY...
"$500 million investment comes to college athletics-A conversation with Elevate's Jonathan Marks"

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Maryland Matters @marylandmatters.org · 15d

PJM, the organization that manages the electric grid for all or part of 13 states, including Maryland, has moved too slowly in response to skyrocketing energy demand that consumers are paying for, said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/23/j...

Josh Shapiro says electric grid operator PJM needs reform to put consumers first - Maryland Matters

PJM, the organization that manages the electric grid for all or part of 13 states, including Maryland, has moved too slowly in response to skyrocketing energy demand that consumers are paying for, sai...

marylandmatters.org

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Maryland Matters @marylandmatters.org · 15d

After sending them reduction-in-force notices earlier this year, the General Services Administration is now looking to reinstate hundreds of laid-off employees who managed its governmentwide real estate portfolio.
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/23/g...

GSA walks back mass layoffs of its federal buildings workforce - Maryland Matters

After sending them reduction-in-force notices earlier this year, the General Services Administration is now looking to reinstate hundreds of laid-off employees who managed its governmentwide real esta...

marylandmatters.org

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · 15d

"Alleged the board violated open meetings laws. A closed session discussion in Nov 2023; secret deliberations over athletics in May 2024 involving both conference realignment and finances; and an “emergency meeting” in Dec 2024 to hire a head football coach."
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

Former Provost Sues UNC Chapel Hill

Chris Clemens alleged in his lawsuit that some board members and a dean violated state open meetings and records laws. A professor says his suit is “hypocritical.”

www.insidehighered.com

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