The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated on Dec. 12, is a significant religious and cultural observance in Mexico and the Roman Catholic community, honoring the Virgin Mary as she appeared in four visions before Indigenous Mexican convert St. Juan Diego in 1531.
According to Britannica, the religious tradition recounts how Mary revealed herself to Juan Diego on four occasions between Dec. 9 and 12, 1531, on Tepeyac Hill near present-day Mexico City.
You better believe Nick Cannon knows all about the magic of Christmas. The host of The Voice was, after all, married to the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, for six years. Plus, with a dozen children on his nice list, […]
Imbalance of omega fatty acids linked to increased cancer risk, study finds A Western diet with ultra-processed foods and unhealthy cooking oils like sunflower, grapeseed, canola, and corn may disrupt the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids essential to […]
Congress is calling for a state of emergency in New Jersey after getting mysterious reports about drones in the sky. Local resident first reported the sighting in November, causing alarm among government officials. Now, New Jersey’s Republican state senator Jon Bramnick is calling for a temporary ban on all drones.
“The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all drones until the public receives an explanation regarding these multiple sightings,” Bramnick said in a statement on Tuesday, 6 ABC reported.
Taylor Swift‘s goodbye to The Eras Tour was a short and sweet one on social media following a trio of performances in Vancouver last weekend, the final three dates of a 149-show tour that grossed more than $2 billion in […]
Disney Animation’s Tangled is about to get a live-action adaptation, Deadline first reported on Wednesday (Dec. 11). The screenplay is generally expected to follow the one Disney fans already know and love, Deadline says, though plot specifics remain confidential at […]
The number one high school basketball recruit Anicet “AJ” Dybantsa Jr. shocked sports fans by committing to Brigham Young University (BYU). His soon-to-be collegiate basketball home offered him between $5 to $7 million for his name, image and likeness (NIL). Despite the high rankings of heavy-hitter athletic programs from Kansas, Alabama and North Carolina, Dybantsa chose the Cougars team. Additionally, the small forward is confident that the team’s leadership will help him transition into becoming a professional athlete at the end of the first season. So who is AJ Dybantsa? Here’s what we know.
Who Is AJ Dybantsa?
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Dybantsa is from Brockton, Massachusetts. Basketball and prepping for a career in basketball have long been a part of his life. He recalls middle school summers filled with workouts that would allow the 6’8 small forward to achieve a range of accomplishments on the court. Dybantsa led scorers at the Nike Peach Jam Event and the NBPA Top 100 in scoring (as a sophomore), earned a gold medal on the USA’s U16 Team, and won Gatorade Player of the Year. He’s also participated in offseason workouts with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Paul George.
What Will Dybantsa’s Commitment to BYU Do for His Future?
The 17-year-old’s excitement for joining the Cougars at BYU is motivated by head coach Kevin Young’s track record. The Cougars coach had multiple coaching positions before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2020. He’s also worked with Dybantsa’s favorite Kevin Durant. Young expressed interest in Dybantsa almost immediately after being hired by the university. He met with the Utah Prep student’s parents within weeks of getting the job.
What Has His Commitment to BYU Done for the Cougars?
Now, after Dybantsa’s commitment, the school has made history in the NIL offer extended to the cougar. The ranking of the school has also risen to the top 10. Cougars fans are waiting to see who else BYU will secure to make the most out of landing the number one high school basketball recruit. For now though, other schools and student-athletes have witnessed the power of having millions and direct NBA league experience to back an NIL offer.
A bankruptcy judge in Texas rejected a bid on Tuesday from The Onion’s parent company to acquire Alex Jones‘ far-right media outlet, Infowars, and its associated assets, citing concerns over the auction process.
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee identified him.
She posted a childhood photograph of her and JR. The siblings are seen smiling while her brother is sitting in a chair and she stands next to him. “I pray you’re somewhere so safe & comfortable,” she tweeted last Thursday. […]
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