The starting quarterback for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, announced late Tuesday night that he will not play any more games this season for the unbeaten Rebels, alleging that the program did not keep some of its “commitments.” Matthew Sluka, who helped get UNLV to a 3-0 record and in the conversation for a playoff bid this season, shocked the sports world, writing in a statement posted to X, “I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in any additional games this season.” Sluka, who transferred from Holy Cross last season, did not mention specific promises that he says were not being fulfilled, but reports suggest that he was upset with UNLV over name, image, and likeness (NIL) guarantees that allow student-athletes to be paid by companies and third-party organizations. “I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled,” Sluka added. “Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments would not be fulfilled in the future. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and hope for the continued success of the program.” pic.twitter.com/oK5BDRpoxK — Matthew Sluka (@MatthewSluka) September 25, 2024 Later on Tuesday, ESPN college football Senior Writer Adam Rittenberg reported that Sluka’s father said his son’s agent “agreed to an NIL deal with the school back in February, never received payments despite requests and never asked for any adjustments to the original deal.” Sluka’s father added, “We have no idea what the hell happened.” One of Sluka’s representatives, Marcus Cromartie, said that the quarterback was promised $100,000 if he transferred to UNLV, but none of that money was paid, according to ESPN Senior Writer Pete Thamel. Cromartie alleged that UNLV offered Sluka $3,000 per month for the next four months, which would amount to $88,000 less than what Cromartie said Sluka was initially promised. Rob Sine, who runs Blueprint Sports — a company that manages UNLV’s collective — said that the collective never agreed to a $100,000 deal with Sluka, Yahoo Sports reported. Sine added that the collective was working on a deal with Sluka that would pay him $3,000 per month before the quarterback announced his decision to quit playing. Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! Jake Crain, the host of The Daily Wire’s “Crain & Co.” podcast, said that people should wait for more information before rushing to pin the blame on either Sluka or UNLV. “The whole Sluka situation sucks but there is a massive difference in: A) Not getting paid what you were promised before the season B) Asking for more money and quitting when you don’t get it. Need to find out which one it is,” Crain wrote. Sluka’s decision to redshirt after just three games of UNLV’s season allows the senior to keep his final year of eligibility, which means he could play a full season for a team next year. The quarterback was off to a good start in UNLV’s backfield, throwing for 318 yards and six touchdowns while also rushing for 286 yards and one touchdown. The Rebels defeated a ranked Kansas team in week 3, moving them to their first 3-0 start since the 1984 season. With college football’s expanded playoffs going into effect this season, UNLV was considered a potential dark horse program that could sneak into the new 12-team format. Sluka’s sudden departure has already affected betting odds on UNLV in their next game against Fresno State. The Rebels were a 4.5-point favorite at the beginning of the week, but now Fresno State is listed as a 1-point favorite, according to ESPN BET.

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo ignited social media on Wednesday after she called to “extinguish” former President Donald Trump “for good” which comes after Trump has survived multiple assassination attempts. Raimondo made the remarks during an MSNBC interview on “Morning Joe,” where she was attacking claims made by the former president, saying that whatever he says is the opposite of reality. “How did we get here? Let’s extinguish him for good,” she said. “We have an answer. We have a remarkably talented candidate who is sincere, who is pragmatic, who’s open. Let’s just get it done.” The extreme remarks come after a 20-year-old shot Trump with a rifle at a rally in Pennsylvania in July, federal law enforcement officials foiled an assassination plot against Trump by a Pakistani man with ties to Iran, and a Democrat donor was arrested after trying to assassinate him at his golf course with a rifle. WATCH: Ten days ago, a Harris supporter tried to assassinate President Trump. Now, Harris-Biden Commerce Secretary@GinaRaimondo is sending signals that she wants someone to finish the job, saying President Trump should be “extinguished for good.” This is beyond dangerous. It’s… pic.twitter.com/hqgNFAuohQ — Brian Mast (@BrianMastFL) September 25, 2024 Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) called for Raimondo’s immediate firing over her remarks, saying they were “beyond dangerous.” “Ten days ago, a Harris supporter tried to assassinate President Trump. Now, Harris-Biden Commerce Secretary @GinaRaimondo is sending signals that she wants someone to finish the job, saying President Trump should be ‘extinguished for good,'” Mast said. “This is beyond dangerous. It’s completely irresponsible. If she isn’t fired immediately, it’ll tell you everything you need to know about the people running our country.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller posted on X: “These comments are dangerous and disqualifying. Kamala needs to demand her resignation.” Political commentator Dave Rubin said that it was not an accident that Raimondo made the remarks. “This language is absolutely coordinated and planned,” he said. “She didn’t just say that off the cuff.” “@KamalaHarris – will you ask for Sec. Raimondo’s resignation?” asked Republican Kelly Loeffler. “We cannot normalize this. If Joe & Kamala want to lower the temperature in this country – and prevent a THIRD attempt on President Trump’s life – they need to condemn this language now.” Columnist Tammy Bruce added: “Classic example of the compulsion to confess. They want him dead. Not acting against threats or under-funding his protection is deadly passive aggressiveness. So committed to removing Trump from the field, their panic results in blurting out the truth.”

Washington state now requires physicians to take health equity classes on a regular basis or lose their licenses. Doctors, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, and other health professionals are required to complete health equity “continuing education” under a new state law that went into effect in December. Proponents of health equity claim that health differences between demographic groups are the result of systemic oppression and discrimination. The health equity classes teach doctors about “structural factors” like “bias, racism, and poverty” that manifest as “health inequities.” The classes must also involve “self-reflection” on how a doctor’s “social position can influence their relationship with patients.” Depending on the class, doctors will also take “implicit bias training” to reduce their bias during diagnosis, learn how to ensure “equity and antiracism” in caring for their patients, and learn “structural humility.” Doctors will also learn how to recognize “patterns of health care disparities” and how “communication styles differ across cultures,” as well as take “cultural safety training.” “These skills enable a health care professional to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities, varying in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, religion, age, ability, socioeconomic status, and other categories of identity,” the new law states. Healthcare workers must take at least two hours of health equity training every four years, although some Washington medical boards require more hours, the Washington Department of Health confirmed in an email. One of the available health equity classes is titled “Racism, Bias, and Other Determinants of Health,” and another is “Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals.” Washington’s health department is clear that “equity and equality are not the same.” “Equality gives everyone the same resources while equity gives people the resources they need,” the health department’s website states. “With equity, everyone has the same opportunities as others. Research shows that inequities are part of the health care system and have always existed.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become ubiquitous in many workplaces, including the corporate world, education, and government. In recent years, health equity has popped up more in state and hospital medical policies. One Boston hospital cited “health equity” in its decision earlier this year to stop filing child abuse reports for pregnant mothers using drugs because “Black pregnant people are more likely to be drug tested.” Back in 2022, at least three states, New York, Minnesota, and Utah, prioritized minorities for often scarce COVID remedies like monoclonal antibodies and oral antivirals. Affirmative action, another DEI objective, was struck down by the Supreme Court last year, but some are still pushing for doctors to be recruited based on their race. The Mayo Clinic’s legal counsel was caught on audio last month saying that without a “diverse medical staff,” they “can’t effectively provide the best culturally competent care to our patient population.”

The Tanner family often learned a valuable lesson on Full House during the 30-minute sitcom. We’d usually walk away from watching the show with a better understanding of life, how to treat others, and what it means to be family. Danny Tanner, played by Bob Saget, would give his three daughters, DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle, nuggets of wisdom while trying to raise them as a single dad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jodie Sweetin (@jodiesweetin) Jodie Sweetin played Stephanie Tanner in the original Full House series and the reboot, Fuller House. Jodie became close to Bob both on and off camera. Sadly, he passed away suddenly in 2022 from the aftereffects of a head injury. Though he is no longer with us on earth, he passed on an important lesson to his co-star before he died. Bob Saget helped Jodie Sweetin Understand That Life Is Funny Jodie Sweetin currently stars in a stand-up comedy show, Family Dinner, of which “Bob Saget would be very, very proud,” she told Kate and Oliver Hudson on their podcast, Sibling Rivalry. She shared that allowing a bunch of stand-up comedians to “go for it” occasionally leads to inappropriate material, but Bob helped her understand that it was OK. “One of the huge lessons that I learned from Bob and Dave [Coulier], who suffered a lot of loss and tragedy in their life,” Sweetin said they’d “make absolutely the darkest jokes at their own expense to deal with death and loss and divorce, and all of these things. I learned that nothing is so big that you can’t make fun.” She said that she misses him but feels like his death was just how he would have wanted it to be.”He got off stage that night and posted that it was one of his greatest shows ever” and “he was on top of the world.” This story’s featured image is by Leon Bennett/WireImage. The post Jodie Sweetin Shares How Bob Saget Taught Her To Process Grief appeared first on InspireMore.

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