Politics
Politicians Dodge Endorsements and Controversies
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas avoided endorsing Xavier Becerra for California governor. Meanwhile, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Ole Miss academics, and UConn and South Carolina prepare to face off in their first game since a heated altercation at the Final Four.
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ESPN
One day after Lane Kiffin's controversial comments about Ole Miss, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian took a shot at the Rebels, and Florida coach Jon Sumrall weighed in.
2026-05-12 19:47 UTC
ESPN
UConn will face South Carolina as part of a neutral-site game Nov. 24 in the first meeting between the rivals since the sideline altercation between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at last month's Final Four.
2026-05-12 19:47 UTC
The Hill
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday dodged endorsing former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in the California governor's race. Mayorkas, who sat for an interview at Politico's Security Summit in Washington, D.C., said, "I am agnostic with respect
2026-05-12 18:26 UTC