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Southeastern Conference sues LSU, Lane Kiffin

Southeastern Conference sues LSU, Lane Kiffin

The Southeastern Conference is suing Louisiana State University (LSU) and its head football coach Lane Kiffin for what it contends is an effort to bring former NFL players to the school and gain an unfair competitive advantage over other schools. The LSU Tigers waged what the conference says is “a deliberate and coordinated campaign to… Source link

Junior H laments corrido controversy at Mexican news conference

Junior H laments corrido controversy at Mexican news conference

Mexican lawmakers have long struggled to balance the country’s ongoing fight against narco-trafficking with the international popularity of corridos tumbados — which they say promote violence and crime. On Monday, the famed corrido singer Junior H joined President Claudia Sheinbaum during her daily news conference to promote México Canta: a binational music competition for artists from both Mexico and the United States, organized by México’s Ministry of Culture. During his speech, the 25-year-old supported the contest, now in its second iteration, which was designed to help amplify the musical potency of México while moving away from its violent reputation. He also reflected on his own ascent to fame, which came through popular songs like 2023’s “El Azul” (alongside Peso Pluma), a narcocorrido believed to be about a Sinaloan drug lord Juan Jose Esparragoza Moreno; as well as his 2022 banda-fused track, “El Hijo Mayor,” which some speculate to be about the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. “In my initial [career], some of the stories that I shared in my music didn’t add to the …

Religion News Association seeks sponsors for 2026 annual conference in Atlanta

Religion News Association seeks sponsors for 2026 annual conference in Atlanta

The Religion News Association (RNA) is seeking sponsors and partners for its 2026 annual conference, taking place April 23–25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Each year, RNA convenes approximately 150 journalists, editors, scholars, and media professionals for three days of panels, workshops, networking events designed to uplift the field of religion journalism. The conference concludes with a presentation of the RNA Excellence in Religion Reporting Awards. Sponsorship offers organizations a unique opportunity to connect directly with journalists who shape national conversations about faith, culture, politics, ethics, and public life. Opportunities include sponsored meals and receptions, exhibitor tables, speaking time, sponsored panels, and other visibility options tailored to sponsor goals. Organizations interested in supporting independent journalism, engaging with media professionals, or elevating their visibility among reporters are encouraged to explore partnership opportunities. Custom sponsorship packages are available. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, visit rna.org/sponsorship or contact Wendy Gustofson at [email protected]. ### About the Religion News AssociationSince 1949, the Religion News Association has been the premier professional association for people who report on religion in the news …

Religion News Association seeks sponsors for 2026 annual conference in Atlanta

Registration open for Religion News Association’s 2026 conference in Atlanta

Registration is open for the Religion News Association’s 2026 conference, taking place April 23–25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. With just over two months to go until the event, journalists from across the country are invited to register for the premier annual gathering dedicated to the coverage of religion. The 2026 conference will bring together reporters, editors, scholars, and other leaders in the field for three days of timely panels, practical workshops, and networking opportunities focused on the most consequential religion-related stories shaping politics, culture, health policy, technology, and global affairs today. Programming will include sessions on artificial intelligence and ethics, faith and health policy, investigative reporting tools, immigration coverage, and more. Atlanta provides a fitting backdrop for this year’s conference, with its rich religious landscape and role as a hub for journalism, public health, and civic leadership. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect informally with colleagues through receptions, special events, and optional outings. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, offering organizations an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with journalists covering religion and to support the …