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Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist will miss time with a knee injury that won't require surgery
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5), guard Tyasha Harris (52), forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) and forward Maddy Siegrist (20) stand on court during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist is recovering from a right knee injury that won't require surgery but will keep her out of the lineup for some time. Siegrist suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss at Phoenix. The Wings said Monday that the injury won't require surgery and that the third-year player is expected to make a full recovery and return to the lineup 'later this season.' Advertisement The Wings said Siegrist was diagnosed with an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture. WebMD describes the tibial plateau as the bone more commonly known as the shin bone, and being made up of cartilage. Dallas drafted Siegrist third overall out of Villanova in 2023, and she has averaged 9.4 points and 5.2 rebounds a game in 11 games this year. The Wings last month exercised her fourth-year rookie contract option for next season. She won the Athletes Unlimited individual championship in March, outscoring Odyssey Sims in the four-week event in Nashville. ___ AP WNBA:
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5 days ago
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Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist will miss time with a knee injury that won't require surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist is recovering from a right knee injury that won't require surgery but will keep her out of the lineup for some time. Siegrist suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss at Phoenix. The Wings said Monday that the injury won't require surgery and that the third-year player is expected to make a full recovery and return to the lineup 'later this season.' The Wings said Siegrist was diagnosed with an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture. WebMD describes the tibial plateau as the bone more commonly known as the shin bone, and being made up of cartilage. Dallas drafted Siegrist third overall out of Villanova in 2023, and she has averaged 9.4 points and 5.2 rebounds a game in 11 games this year. The Wings last month exercised her fourth-year rookie contract option for next season. She won the Athletes Unlimited individual championship in March, outscoring Odyssey Sims in the four-week event in Nashville. ___ AP WNBA:
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5 days ago
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Villanova University Names Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, Senior Vice Provost for Academics
VILLANOVA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Villanova University has announced the appointment of Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, as Senior Vice Provost for Academics, effective August 1, 2025. A member of Villanova's faculty since 2006, Dr. Palus has extensive experience in academic leadership roles and most recently served as Dean of the University's College of Professional Studies. Dr. Palus holds the rank of professor in the Department of Public Administration. 'Dr. Palus is a highly respected and accomplished member of the Villanova community. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently embodied the values that define Villanova, and her outstanding academic record speaks volumes,' said University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, '75 CLAS. 'We look forward to the impact of her vision and expertise as she continues to help shape the future of the academic experience at Villanova.' As Villanova's Senior Vice Provost for Academics, Dr. Palus will provide strategic guidance and collaborative leadership on initiatives, programs, operations and structures that support the faculty, teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and academic programs at the University. Her new role will include critical consultation and leadership for key academic functions of the University including academic programming, promotion and tenure, academic policy, academic grievances, and faculty governance, hiring, retention, recruitment, retirement and development. 'I am deeply honored to be appointed as the next Senior Vice Provost for Academics and grateful for the opportunity to serve the University in this new role,' remarked Dr. Palus. 'I look forward to collaborating with our exceptional students, distinguished faculty, dedicated staff and visionary University leadership during this transformative time in Villanova's history. With our Augustinian Catholic mission and values as our foundation, we will continue to work together to advance academic excellence in pursuit of the University's ambitious goals.' In her seven years as Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Dr. Palus led all aspects of the College, including strategic planning, program development, admissions and enrollment, student support, faculty affairs, financial planning and budgeting, operations, fundraising and corporate partnerships. She oversaw a diverse suite of campus and online offerings, including degree completion programs, non-credit professional programs, credit-bearing certificates, high school student programming and enrollment, among others. Prior to joining the College of Professional Studies in 2018, Dr. Palus served as Dean of Graduate Studies in Villanova's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this role, she had oversight of more than 20 graduate programs, including two PhD programs and several online professional programs. Dr. Palus previously was chair of Villanova's Department of Public Administration and director of the Master of Public Administration program. Her academic career began at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she was an assistant professor. 'Throughout her career, Dr. Palus has proven herself an innovative and collaborative leader who is committed to fostering academic excellence and furthering our Augustinian Catholic values,' said Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, Provost. 'Her vast knowledge and exceptional experience as an administrator, scholar and teacher will enrich the academic leadership team and the University as a whole. I look forward to continuing our work together to further Villanova's academic enterprise.' An accomplished scholar, Dr. Palus' research on public administration, state politics and local government has been widely published in leading academic journals and other publications. Notably, Dr. Palus (with co-author Susan Webb Yackee, PhD) won the Beryl Radin award in 2016 from the Public Management Research Association for Best Article published in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, one of the highest honors in the field of public management. Dr. Palus earned her BA at Fairfield University, where she double majored in Visual and Performing Arts (Music) and Politics, and her MA and PhD in Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Villanova University Names Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, Senior Vice Provost for Academics
VILLANOVA, Pa., June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Villanova University has announced the appointment of Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, as Senior Vice Provost for Academics, effective August 1, 2025. A member of Villanova's faculty since 2006, Dr. Palus has extensive experience in academic leadership roles and most recently served as Dean of the University's College of Professional Studies. Dr. Palus holds the rank of professor in the Department of Public Administration. "Dr. Palus is a highly respected and accomplished member of the Villanova community. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently embodied the values that define Villanova, and her outstanding academic record speaks volumes," said University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, '75 CLAS. "We look forward to the impact of her vision and expertise as she continues to help shape the future of the academic experience at Villanova." As Villanova's Senior Vice Provost for Academics, Dr. Palus will provide strategic guidance and collaborative leadership on initiatives, programs, operations and structures that support the faculty, teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and academic programs at the University. Her new role will include critical consultation and leadership for key academic functions of the University including academic programming, promotion and tenure, academic policy, academic grievances, and faculty governance, hiring, retention, recruitment, retirement and development. "I am deeply honored to be appointed as the next Senior Vice Provost for Academics and grateful for the opportunity to serve the University in this new role," remarked Dr. Palus. "I look forward to collaborating with our exceptional students, distinguished faculty, dedicated staff and visionary University leadership during this transformative time in Villanova's history. With our Augustinian Catholic mission and values as our foundation, we will continue to work together to advance academic excellence in pursuit of the University's ambitious goals." In her seven years as Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Dr. Palus led all aspects of the College, including strategic planning, program development, admissions and enrollment, student support, faculty affairs, financial planning and budgeting, operations, fundraising and corporate partnerships. She oversaw a diverse suite of campus and online offerings, including degree completion programs, non-credit professional programs, credit-bearing certificates, high school student programming and enrollment, among others. Prior to joining the College of Professional Studies in 2018, Dr. Palus served as Dean of Graduate Studies in Villanova's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this role, she had oversight of more than 20 graduate programs, including two PhD programs and several online professional programs. Dr. Palus previously was chair of Villanova's Department of Public Administration and director of the Master of Public Administration program. Her academic career began at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she was an assistant professor. "Throughout her career, Dr. Palus has proven herself an innovative and collaborative leader who is committed to fostering academic excellence and furthering our Augustinian Catholic values," said Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, Provost. "Her vast knowledge and exceptional experience as an administrator, scholar and teacher will enrich the academic leadership team and the University as a whole. I look forward to continuing our work together to further Villanova's academic enterprise." An accomplished scholar, Dr. Palus' research on public administration, state politics and local government has been widely published in leading academic journals and other publications. Notably, Dr. Palus (with co-author Susan Webb Yackee, PhD) won the Beryl Radin award in 2016 from the Public Management Research Association for Best Article published in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, one of the highest honors in the field of public management. Dr. Palus earned her BA at Fairfield University, where she double majored in Visual and Performing Arts (Music) and Politics, and her MA and PhD in Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. About Villanova University: Since 1842, Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's six colleges—the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Ranked among the nation's top universities, Villanova supports its students' intellectual growth and prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them. For more, visit View source version on Contacts 484-531-3635 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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7 days ago
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Knicks get Jay Wright clarity in their head coach search
For as long as the 'Nova Knicks were around, Jay Wright was considered the most logical succession plan if Tom Thibodeau was bounced. But as it turns out, Wright is 'happy in retirement' and not a candidate for the vacant Knicks position, as first reported by The Post. Advertisement Wright, 63, has close ties to several members of the Knicks, including team president Leon Rose. Their regular conversations led to Rose's understanding that Wright isn't interested in returning to the sideline, a league source said. As the wildly successful head coach at Villanova, Wright guided Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart to multiple national titles before retiring in 2022 amid the rise of NIL. He's now at CBS as a TV analyst for college basketball. Just last year, Wright told The Post he wasn't interested in coaching again as speculation swirled about the open Lakers gig. Jay Wright is not going to be a Knicks coaching candidate. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 'No,' Wright said. 'It's humbling that someone would even mention you or think about you. I've been around so long, all the guys who are making the decisions, I know those guys. I wasn't talking to [Lakers general manager] Rob Pelinka at the end of that. There were no conversations. Advertisement 'You know you can't stop it, so you have to sit back and say it's part of the business. When you're not coaching anymore, you're still kind of flattered that somebody would think of you.' Jalen Brunson and Jay Wright in 2017. Paul J. Bereswill With Wright out of the picture, much of the noise recently has centered on Jason Kidd, who is being targeted by the Knicks, a source confirmed, but carries the conundrum of being under contract with the Mavericks. According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the Knicks are prepared to ask Dallas for permission to interview Kidd. There's no guarantee it would be granted, but it's worth noting that Kidd, who has two years remaining on the extension he signed during the 2024 Finals run, successfully maneuvered himself out of a Brooklyn Nets contract over a decade ago to join Milwaukee. Advertisement Like Wright, Kidd also coached Brunson. They spent a year together in Dallas, when Brunson blossomed from a role player to a scoring stud in the 2022 playoffs. Of Brunson's three NBA coaches, the point guard ranked Kidd as second. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the American Airlines Center. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 'I'm going to say Thibs, No. 1. Thibs helped me become an All-Star,' Brunson said on his podcast, 'The Roommates Show' a couple of months ago. 'J-Kidd is No. 2. J-Kidd gave me the confidence to be better and perform better.' The third coach was current Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who recently eliminated the Knicks for a second straight postseason. Carlisle guided Brunson for his first three seasons in Dallas. Advertisement As The Post reported, the Knicks are emphasizing experience in their search and would be comfortable without a hire until Summer League, which starts in about a month. They shockingly fired Thibodeau on Tuesday after the franchise's first run to the conference finals in 25 years, with Rose explaining the move with a statement that read, 'Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship.' Since then, at least three potential candidates have either been removed via statements or sourced reporting. Danny Hurley, the UConn coach, told reporters he wouldn't endure another summer of NBA job hunting after last year's heavy flirtation with the Lakers. Ime Udoka would be a candidate, but his current team, the Rockets, 'has no interest' in allowing him to interview with the Knicks, according to The Athletic. Now Wright is officially out.
