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The U. K. will criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake images as part of plans to tackle violence against women. People convicted of creating such deepfakes without consent, even if they don’t intend to share the images, will face prosecution and an unlimited fine under a new law, the Ministry of Justice said in a statement.

Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and downs, but more than anything, just trying to soak it in,” Clark said. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career, and she will now try and help revive the Indiana franchise along with last season’s No.

The University of Denver will host Minnesota for the 2025 U. S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, the school’s athletics department announced Monday. The game is slated for Thanksgiving weekend next year at Ball Arena, with a specific date and time to be announced after the NHL calendar is finalized. Related Articles College Sports | Keeler: DU goalie Matt Davis has new goal for Pios hockey in 2025.

Colorado State and men’s head basketball coach Niko Medved have agreed to a long-term extension that will keep him in Fort Collins at least through the 2028-29 season, the school announced Monday. The contract has options for additional years in 2029-30 and 2030-31 and includes a salary of $1.7 million in 2024-25 rising to $2 million for the 2030-31 option. “The culture of success Niko has built around our men’s basketball program is undeniable,” Interim Director of Athletics John Weber said in a news release.