Tuesday, June 23, 2020

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Cade cunningham and many other osu basketball players have reaffirmed their commitments despite the postseason ban

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‘I’m loyal and true’: Cade Cunningham, 11 others reaffirm commitment to osu Ryan Novoz in s k y, Editor in chief, @ Ryan n ovo6 2

Even with NCAA penalties looming, Cade Cunningham is staying put.

The five-star basketball recruit and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft announced Monday that he intends to stay at Oklahoma State, despite OSU having a postseason ban for the 2020-21 season.

“It’s standing by the people you started

with,” Cunningham said in a video announcement on social media. “It’s showing up even when times are hard. It’s believing in the people who always believed in you.

It’s commitment. Now more than ever, I’m loyal and true. I’m committed. Stillwater, let’s work.”

While loyalty to the school and town were clear deciding factors in Cunningham’s recommitment, another portion is in large part thanks to his relationship with coach Mike

Boynton.

“I’ve talked to Cade, probably, more in the last four years than anybody outside of his family,” Boynton said. “We have a very, very strong relationship outside of basketball. There are actually often times that I’ve talked to Cade in the last three and a half years that basketball wasn’t even a topic of discussion. It was truly about, ‘How do I help him, through the experiences I’ve had, be successful in the things he’s trying

to accomplish?’”

While Cunningham is projected as one of the best draft prospects in recent memory, his supporting cast also gives Boynton optimism about next season. So far 11 players have reaffirmed their commitment to the Cowboys next season.

“A lot’s gonna be made about Cade today, and rightfully so, there’s a grad transfer in this conversation who can’t be forgotten. He only has one opportunity to play

The OSU basketball team will be in a prime position next season with Cade Cunningham and others back.

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college basketball again, in Ferron Flavors, and for him to stay firm on his commitment, again shows that he’s a kid who believes that his word has value, that he wants to be someone who sacrifices a little bit, maybe on the front end, so that he can achieve something with a group of guys that he believes in. But it says a lot about how these kids were raised.”

For Boynton, the commitments were special. It’s difficult

enough to land the No. 1 player and No. 11 recruiting class in the country, but Boynton had to do it twice.

“I don’t know if it’s unfair to say it’s more significant, probably because there’s a lot of opportunity for these guys to be pulled in different directions,” he said.

“Any sign of negativity and things not being as comfortable usually causes most people to look in another direction for that hope.”

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Horoscope

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (06/23/20). Join forces and luck follows along this year. Disciplined coordination grows shared profits. A remarkable personal discovery this summer inspires a new solution with your partner. Adapt plans for winter changes, before your physical performance scores a prize. Work together to get farther.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — Focus to master the rules of your favorite game. Create works of beauty and artistry. Go for substance over symbolism. Handle practical matters first.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Household structures require attention. Practical demands control the outcome. Stay forgiving. Make repairs and upgrades. Clean, sort and organize. Beautify your spaces with love.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Focus on the structural elements, as you make your case. Use your persuasive charms. Adapt to unexpected circumstances. Express and communicate. Share your view.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Monitor budgets and shop carefully for best value. Prioritize the basics over toys or spontaneous expenses. Share resources, ideas and connections to maintain positive cash flow.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re getting stronger. Prioritize basic responsibilities. Self-discipline pays nice dividends. Advance a satisfying personal project or dream. Take extra care of yourself.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Choose privacy over publicity. Avoid noise or confusion. Adapt plans to outside changes. A peaceful setting soothes your sensitivities. Imagine a dreamy outcome realized.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Adapt your team strategy for changing circumstances. Discover solutions. Implement new ways of socializing and working together. Connect with your friends and community for shared strength.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your career takes an unexpected turn. Keep providing excellent service, despite changes and challenges. Find new solutions and ways to streamline routines.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Good news comes from afar.

Make an interesting long-distance connection. Adapt study and travel plans for breaking news. Anticipate more changes. Stay flexible.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Adapt shared finances to changing circumstances. Put in extra work. Conserve resources and monitor budgets.

Make deals and bargains. Get terms in writing.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate closely with your partner. Avoid driving each other crazy. Share support for your household, family and community. Conserve resources. Prioritize love over money.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — The pace picks up. Recharge and energize with exercise, fresh air and nature. Eat and rest well. Prioritize health, work and vitality. Practice for best performance.

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Solution to Monday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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ACROSS 1 Conversations 6 Flows back 10 “Doctor Who” channel 13 *Many an Iraqi Muslim 15 Congeal 16 __ de Janeiro 17 Great new talent 18 *From the 50th state 20 “Hold tight!”

22 Like at least six periodic table gases 23 *City buried by Vesuvius’ eruption 26 Vital organ pair 28 Smoothie superfruit 29 Partners’ legal entity: Abbr.

31 “Deck the Halls” contraction 32 Horses’ houses 34 Like Cheerios 36 Cigar remnants 39 Cunning 40 *Rolling to the terminal 42 Meadow 43 Prof.’s aides 44 Dress named for a letter 45 Red giant in the night sky 47 Gobbled down 48 Oilers, on NHL scoreboards 50 Drake or drone, e.g.

51 Sully, as a reputation 55 *Berra’s “No one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded,” e.g.

57 Borders on 58 Frightened, in Shakespeare 60 *Asian mushroom 62 Prove false 66 Truck weight unit 67 “Bright” thought 68 “Yes, captain” ... and a phonetic hint to the answers to starred clues 69 Unit of work 70 Sell for 71 Snide commentary

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2 Spa user’s reaction 3 Golf ball position 4 Bigwig 5 Department __ 6 “HELLO ... (hello) ...,” e.g.

7 Shut out, in a game 8 Arrow shooter 9 Table showing teams’ won-lost records 10 Under-the-table money 11 Onion bagel alternative 12 Ice cream holders 14 Texting alternative 19 Charged particles 21 Mississippi port 23 Blue Ribbon beer 24 City about 65 miles west of Daytona Beach 25 Two of them precede “quite contrary” 27 Fla.-to-Cal. highway 30 Fictional mutiny ship 33 Sports page datum

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35 Many a Woodstock T-shirt 36 Asia’s __ Mountains 37 Flippered mammals 38 Group of 37-Down 41 Bar pints 46 Wee bit 47 Against 49 Polynesian Disney princess

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51 Ability to discern quality 52 Find repugnant 53 Regretting 54 Cod cousins 56 Overcast colors, in London 59 Tour de force 61 Brouhaha 63 Strong bond rating 64 Norse god of war 65 “A mouse!”

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