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Inter Exactly the same as the recent 32 team World Cup for international sides. The two highest-ranked teams from each group will progress directly into the knock-out rounds. There will be no play-offs for teams that finish in third place. The knockout rounds are all single-legged, and will begin from the round of 16, then the quarter-finals, the semi-finals and then the eventual final.Travel chaos at Brisbane Airport as software glitch sparks major delaysBefore the conclusion of his final season with the Chicago Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan made a definitive statement regarding his future, declaring that he would never play under the guidance of any NBA coach other than Phil Jackson . Jordan made it clear that his decision was non-negotiable, emphasizing that his commitment to the team was intrinsically linked to Jackson's continued presence. However, MJ also made an exception and mentioned that the only coach he would consider playing for apart from Jackson was his former University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith . While he being was true to his word, "His Airness" acknowledged that it was highly unlikely for Smith to take on the role of head coach for the Bulls at the time. "He didn't have a future in front of him right now, so he considers it to be 'The Last Dance.' I'm like the same way. I'm considering this to be the moment until something is shown in the future, for the future," Jordan told Stuart Scott in an interview. "Would there be another coach for me to play for? I have not thought about it in a sense other than Dean Smith, you know, [but] I don't think he's coming back at it in coaching." MJ is indebted to Dean for humbling him Smith coached Jordan during his three-year college run with the UNC Tar Heels . To this day, MJ remains grateful for coach Smith's impact on his growth as a player. Rather than showering Jordan with constant praise, Dean consistently provided constructive feedback that highlighted areas for improvement in his game. By instilling a mindset geared toward continuous development, he helped Mike understand the importance of hard work and perseverance in becoming one of the greatest athletes of all time. At the same time, Smith kept the thriving Jordan in check . For that, "His Airness" is forever indebted to the legendary coach, as he knew he badly needed that type of mentorship at the time. "Coach Smith would challenge you mentally. I remember my first mistake. I went baseline and tried to do a reserve move, and he just yelled, 'Where do you think you are? Do you think you're back at E.A. Laney High School? You're not. You're in college. Do you think that was a good shot? Obviously, you can't say yes. He made you think. He never cursed at anybody. He was the perfect guy for me. He kept me humble, but he challenged me. He gave me confidence by complimenting me when he thought I needed them," Jordan said in the book "Driven from Within: Michael Jordan." Michael Jordan on Dean Smith's Mentoring ⛹🏽 💬 "Coach used to always say. 'I prepared you for this, now just go out and have fun and let it happen' I Learned a lot, it made me so much better as a professional basketball player." pic.twitter.com/r2PzCkno3F Jordan and Phil's "Last Dance" The Bulls brass, led by general manager Jerry Krause, was looking forward to rebuilding the team during the 1997-98 NBA season, but Jackson wasn't a part of it. For Jordan, letting go of Phil meant that he was no longer on the same page with the direction the team was heading. True to form, Chicago capped off the season with another championship run, but MJ and Phil knew the '90s Bulls dynasty had run its course. That final stride is now known in the NBA lore as "The Last Dance." Phil Jackson talking to Michael Jordan after the 1998 NBA Finals sums up these Bulls #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/vFrDgoNvAF Related: "I do know LeBron likes special treatment. He needs things his way" - Phil Jackson on why James' relationship with Pat Riley broke down
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Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after Mangione’s arrest on Monday when a customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione’s family and upbringing Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather’s obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione’s education and work history Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis’ parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. Time in Hawaii and reports of back pain From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone’s lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Police report a darker turn Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. ___ Associated Press reporters Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jen Kelleher in Honolulu; Maryclaire Dale in Philadelphia; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Michael Kunzelman in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report. Sean Murphy, The Associated PressIn the spirit of gratitude, HUAWEI Philippines is helping customers gear up for the holiday festivities with “HUAWEI Service Giving Season” offerings. From November 15 to December 31, HUAWEI users can get their devices in top shape for the new year with free services and repair discounts available in all HUAWEI Authorized Service Centers nationwide. Free Service Offerings and Gift Vouchers During HUAWEI Service Giving Season, HUAWEI Authorized Service Centers will offer free labor for out-of-warranty repair services. 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