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  • What to Expect: Indiana at Purdue – Inside the Hall


    Indiana is back on the road Friday night to play rival Purdue in primetime at Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers are 16-5 and a contender for the Big Ten title at 8-2.

    Friday’s game will tip at 8 p.m. ET on FOX:

    Indiana’s 20-game Big Ten schedule has reached its most difficult juncture. The Hoosiers begin a six-game stretch Friday night in West Lafayette against teams in the upper half of the league standings.

    Up first is Purdue, which hasn’t skipped a beat in the post-Zach Edey era. The Boilermakers are in the thick of the Big Ten title race and have a pair of potential All-Big Ten first-team players in Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn. After a stunning 73-70 loss at Mackey Arena to Ohio State on Jan. 21, Purdue rebounded with a 27-point dismantling of Michigan three days later.

    The Boilermakers will be working on a full week off when Friday’s game tips against the Hoosiers.

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    Now in his 20th season as Purdue’s head coach, Matt Painter has built a program that contends in the Big Ten almost every season. Last spring, Painter broke through in the NCAA tournament with a national championship game appearance. He has also won five Big Ten regular-season titles and two conference tournament championships.

    The departure of a two-time national player of the year would set most programs back. Not Purdue. Mixing a solid returning nucleus with savvy high school recruiting has Painter and the Boilermakers right back in the mix for another league crown.

    Kaufman-Renn has taken a significant leap in his redshirt junior season after a complementary role on last season’s national runner-up. The Silver Creek product has the highest usage rate in the Big Ten at the halfway point of the conference schedule. His 18.1 points per game lead the team and he’s shooting 59.5 percent from the field. He leads Purdue in rebounding at 6.5 per game and is the sixth-best offensive rebounder in the conference. Kaufman-Renn has attempted a team-high 121 free throws and he’s converting at a 59.5 percent clip from the stripe.

    The preseason pick for Big Ten player of the year, Smith is firmly in the mix to earn that honor. There’s no better distributor in college basketball than Smith, who has the best assist rate in the country at 46.8 percent. Smith’s assist-to-turnover ratio is 3.22-to-1 and he averages 8.9 assists per game. He’s also shooting 38.8 percent on 3s and is averaging 15.4 points per game, second on the roster. He’s also an excellent rebounder for a guard, as his 4.8 rebounds per game rank second on the team.

    Purdue’s third double-figure scorer is junior guard Fletcher Loyer. One of the nation’s premier shooters, Loyer makes 46.7 percent of his triples and is 44 percent from distance in Big Ten games. His 14 points per game are third on the roster. With defenses keyed on Kaufman-Renn and Smith, Loyer does a great job moving away from the ball to get open. He doesn’t need much time to get his shot off and has one of the purest strokes in the country.

    The rest of the Purdue roster consists of role players who fill in the production around Kaufman-Renn, Smith and Loyer.

    Upperclassmen Caleb Furst has been terrific in conference play. The 6-foot-10 Fort Wayne native is shooting 69 percent on 2s in conference games and is among the top 15 offensive rebounders in the league. Freshman Raleigh Burgess has looked the part of a young big man with a bright future in West Lafayette. Burgess, a 6-foot-11 center from Cincinnati, is shooting 56.5 percent on 2s and 42.9 percent on 3s in limited minutes. He’s coming off a strong six-point, three-rebound effort in 14 minutes against Michigan last Friday.

    Freshman CJ Cox, another under-the-radar recruiting find by the Purdue coaching staff, has started the last eight games. A 6-foot-3 guard from Lexington, Massachusetts, Cox is 20-for-48 (41.7 percent) on 3s on the season. He’s making 72.7 percent of his 2s in Big Ten games. He’s also an excellent defender.

    Sophomores Myles Colvin and Camden Heide, along with freshman Gicarri Harris, the son of program great Glenn Robinson, have Purdue fans excited about the future guard and wing rotation.

    Colvin was viewed by many as a potential breakout candidate in the preseason. He’s struggled with perimeter shooting – 31.4 percent – but is a productive finisher. Colvin is making 58.8 percent of his 2s and had a big-time 20-point effort earlier in the season against Ole Miss. Heide makes winning plays, is athletic, brings a ton of energy and is efficient. He’s making nearly 70 percent of his 2s and averages 4.9 points in 19.9 minutes per game. Harris shoots just 36.4 percent from the field but is 9-for-10 from the free-throw line over Purdue’s last three games.

    TEMPO-FREE PREVIEW

    (We’ve updated the tempo-free chart to include Big Ten games only. Stats below are updated through Tuesday’s games.)

    Through Tuesday’s Big Ten games, Purdue ranks in the top three in the league in defensive turnover and rebounding percentages.

    Boilermaker opponents are turning it over on 22.8 percent of possessions and their league foes are grabbing only 27 percent of their missed shots.

    Purdue ranks third in the league in 3-point shooting percentage – 36.7 – and first in 2-point field goal percentage – 58. The Boilermakers take care of the ball, play at a deliberate pace and have a point guard in Smith who can pick apart defenses in the half court.

    WHAT IT COMES DOWN TO

    The KenPom projection favors Purdue by 12, with a 13 percent chance of an IU victory. The Bart Torvik projection favors the Boilermakers by 14, with a 10 percent chance of a Hoosier upset.

    This is the most difficult game remaining on the Indiana schedule and Mackey Arena is arguably the best home environment in the conference. With the Hoosiers dropping four of their last five, the program has little momentum heading into this rivalry matchup.

    Purdue will be looking to humiliate the Hoosiers, similar to last season’s 20-point defeat in West Lafayette. Will Indiana compete or succumb to another lopsided road defeat?

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    The upcoming matchup between Indiana and Purdue is sure to be an exciting one for college basketball fans. Both teams have had their ups and downs this season, but they will be looking to come out on top in this rivalry game.

    Indiana is coming off a tough loss to Michigan State, but they have shown flashes of potential throughout the season. Led by star forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, the Hoosiers have the talent to compete with anyone in the Big Ten. They will need to bring their A-game against a tough Purdue team on the road.

    Purdue, on the other hand, has been inconsistent this season but has shown that they can compete with some of the best teams in the country. The Boilermakers will be looking to build off their recent win against Northwestern and continue their success at home.

    Fans can expect a hard-fought battle between these two teams, as they both have a lot on the line. Indiana will be looking to improve their tournament resume, while Purdue will be looking to solidify their position in the Big Ten standings.

    Overall, this game is sure to be a must-watch for any college basketball fan. Be sure to tune in and see which team comes out on top in this exciting rivalry matchup.

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  • College basketball rankings: Purdue, Indiana on opposite trajectories ahead of rivalry showdown


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    Purdue has won back-to-back Big Ten regular-season titles, and on this final day of January, it is still in position to compete for another despite the departure of two-time National Player of the Year winner Zach Edey. Yes, the Boilermakers are two games back of Michigan State in the loss column of the conference standings. And, no, they will not have the luxury of hosting the Spartans this season; they only have one game scheduled against Michigan State, and it’ll be played next month inside the Breslin Center.

    So it’s an uphill battle, that’s for sure.

    But Purdue is still in the race, alone in second of the Big Ten and one game ahead of Michigan in the win-column of the conference standings. And the Boilermakers will have an opportunity to extend that lead over the Wolverines late Friday when they welcome Indiana to Mackey Arena.

    Will this be Mike Woodson’s final game at Mackey?

    Maybe.

    Either way, that’s another storyline connected to this matchup — how one program is ranked 10th in Friday morning’s updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings, while the other (the one everybody calls a blue blood) is likely a little more than a month away from firing its coach after he finishes outside of the top five of the league standings for the third time in four years.

    Indiana is 14-7 overall, 5-5 in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers have lost four of five. These days, you’re more likely to hear “Fire Woodson” chants inside Assembly Hall than you are to watch the home team win. It’s gotten ugly. And, barring a surprise, it’ll only get worse at Purdue, where the Hoosiers are 12.5-underdogs to their in-state rival that’s about to finish ahead of them in the Big Ten standings for the ninth consecutive year.

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    As the college basketball season heats up, all eyes are on the upcoming rivalry showdown between Purdue and Indiana. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, but they are currently on opposite trajectories in the rankings.

    Purdue has been on a tear lately, climbing up the rankings with impressive wins over top teams. Led by star players like Jaden Ivey and Trevion Williams, the Boilermakers are looking like serious contenders for the NCAA tournament. They currently sit near the top of the rankings and are poised to make a deep run in March Madness.

    On the other hand, Indiana has struggled in recent weeks, dropping in the rankings after a string of losses. The Hoosiers have had a tough time finding consistency on both ends of the court, and they will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make a statement in the Big Ten.

    Despite their differing trajectories, this rivalry game is sure to be a heated battle between two talented teams. Purdue will look to continue their winning streak and solidify their spot in the rankings, while Indiana will be hungry for a signature win to boost their tournament hopes.

    Fans can expect an intense and competitive game when these two teams face off, with bragging rights and conference standings on the line. Make sure to tune in to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.

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  • Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings after Ohio State stuns Purdue


    The Big Ten had a strong representation in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and appears on track to do so again this season. Six teams from the conference went dancing, with Purdue reaching the national championship, though the Boilermakers fell short against a buzzsaw UConn squad.

    It wouldn’t be shocking to see more than a half-dozen Big Ten programs this March, given what we’ve seen thus far during the 2024-25 campaign. However, the No. 11 Boilermakers didn’t do themselves any favors by disastrously squandering a 16-point first-half lead to Ohio State.

    A 15-0 run in crunch time propelled the Buckeyes to secure the comeback upset victory over the Boilermakers. The meltdown will conceivably be a blemish on Purdue’s resume, but they’re still a basketball powerhouse. If anything, it speaks to the competitive nature and talent within the Big Ten.

    Following Purdue’s 73-70 loss, let’s assess the state of the Big Ten.

    No. 8 Michigan State is the last unbeaten Big Ten school in conference play. As long as Tom Izzo is on the sidelines, they will always be incredibly well-coached and prepared.

    The Spartans aren’t necessarily an offensive or defensive juggernaut. Nonetheless, they’re balanced and do all the little things right, and that’s a testament to Izzo’s impact. Michigan State is seventh in the country in nightly free throw attempts (19.1) while converting from the charity stripe at the third-highest rate (81.3 percent). They also rank ninth in assists per game (18.3).

    Led by senior guard Jaden Akins and ascending freshman Jace Richardson, Michigan State is dangerous.

    No. 15 Oregon is the inverse of Michigan State. All the Ducks’ losses this season have come in conference play, and they’re undefeated against outsiders.

    Perhaps the Ducks are still getting used to their new surroundings after leaving the Pac-12 and joining the Big Ten. Regardless, Oregon’s No. 7 Strength of Record (SOR) rank indicates they’re a force to be reckoned with.

    Yet, the Ducks are a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, demonstrated by their 108th- and 103rd-ranked defensive and offensive ratings. So, depending on the day and opponent, Oregon can be vulnerable.

    Standout freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis makes No. 17 Illinois a threat to beat anyone in the nation. He’s a consensus top-five NBA draft pick for a reason, and his shoulders are big enough to carry the Fighting Illini to greatness.

    Illinois is a high-powered scoring machine that can beat you in multiple ways. They take and make threes at a high clip, ranking 25th and eighth in the country in the respective categories. The Fighting Illini also do an excellent job limiting second-chance opportunities by attacking the glass, leading the nation in rebounds per game (31.8).

    Despite their record, the Fighting Illini boast the Big Ten’s highest Basketball Power Index (BPI) rating (18.3).

    Purdue’s defeat at the hands of the Buckeyes stings, but Matt Painter’s crew has several contributors from last year’s national championship team. Their combination of experience, personnel and ability to get hot from beyond the arc in a hurry makes them a viable threat.

    No. 18 Wisconsin has turned a new leaf under head coach Greg Gard. While they’re typically regarded for their defensive efforts, the Badgers are getting it done on the offensive end of the court this season.

    Wisconsin’s 82.5 points per game are their third-highest average output in school history. It’s also the first time they’re pacing to clear the 80-point mark since the 1971-72 season.

    No. 21 Michigan thrived despite having the 10th-hardest schedule in the nation thus far. They’ve done so with incredible offensive efficiency and ball movement, and fifth-year seven-footer Vladislav Goldin has been the driving force of it all. The Russian big man’s decision to follow Dusty May to Ann Arbor has paid dividends for him and the Wolverines.

    Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Derik Queen have formed an intriguing inside-out tandem. Maryland impressively has a higher BPI than Wisconsin and Oregon. Nevertheless, the Ducks beat them when they met on Jan. 5, making it difficult to put the Terrapins above them. But if they beat the Badgers on Jan. 29, we may need to revisit this discussion.

    Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo has been a beast for Indiana in the paint, leading the Big Ten in rebounds per game (10.3) and field goal percentage (.669). Malik Reneau has also been a factor on the wings. But the Hoosiers’ unwillingness to fire away from long distance is their Achilles heel.

    Indiana ranks 303rd and 319th out of 364 Division I programs in three-point percentage and per-game attempts. Their shortcomings from beyond the arc in today’s basketball era put them at a significant disadvantage.

    Mick Cronin has been vocal this season, comfortably airing his grievances publicly. Following UCLA’s loss to Michigan, he called them a “soft” and “delusional” bunch. Frankly, it’s an accurate assessment. But it seems like the message has been delivered to the Bruins lately, who have won their past two games, including a statement victory over Wisconsin.

    UCLA’s remarkable defense has saved them and Cronin from total embarrassment. The Bruins have allowed the 19th-fewest points per game in the nation (63.7).

    Fifth-year senior guard Brice Williams has been a one-man wrecking crew for Nebraska. However, he lacks a reliable running mate and can only do so much himself in a strong Big Ten conference. Fred Hoiberg’s Corn Huskers will need someone else to step up if they want to make some legitimate noise.

    11. Iowa Hawkeyes
    12. Penn State Nittany Lions
    13. Ohio State Buckeyes
    14. Northwestern Wildcats
    15. USC Trojans
    16. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    17. Minnesota Golden Gophers
    18. Washington Huskies


    1. Ohio State Buckeyes
      After their stunning upset victory over Purdue, the Ohio State Buckeyes have undoubtedly earned the top spot in the Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings. They are now the team to beat in the conference and have proven that they can compete with the best.

    2. Purdue Boilermakers
      Despite their recent loss to Ohio State, the Purdue Boilermakers are still a force to be reckoned with in the Big Ten. They have a talented roster and are capable of making a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

    3. Michigan Wolverines
      The Michigan Wolverines have been consistently strong this season and are currently sitting at the top of the Big Ten standings. They have a balanced scoring attack and are a tough team to beat on both ends of the court.

    4. Wisconsin Badgers
      The Wisconsin Badgers have been one of the surprise teams in the Big Ten this season. They have a strong defense and are capable of pulling off upsets against some of the top teams in the conference.

    5. Illinois Fighting Illini
      The Illinois Fighting Illini have had their ups and downs this season, but they have the talent to compete with the best teams in the Big Ten. They will be a tough out in the conference tournament.

    6. Iowa Hawkeyes
      The Iowa Hawkeyes have been inconsistent at times this season, but they have the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. They have a high-powered offense led by standout player Luka Garza.

    7. Maryland Terrapins
      The Maryland Terrapins have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but they have struggled against some of the top teams in the Big Ten. They will need to find more consistency if they want to make a run in the conference tournament.

    8. Michigan State Spartans
      The Michigan State Spartans have had a down year by their standards, but they are still a dangerous team in the Big Ten. They have a strong defense and are capable of pulling off upsets against some of the top teams in the conference.

    9. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
      The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have been a pleasant surprise in the Big Ten this season. They have a tough defense and are capable of competing with the best teams in the conference.

    10. Indiana Hoosiers
      The Indiana Hoosiers have struggled at times this season, but they have the talent to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten. They will need to find more consistency if they want to make a run in the conference tournament.

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  • Purdue Pharma and Sacklers reach new $7.4bn settlement over opioids crisis | Opioids crisis


    Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed to pay up to $7.4bn in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, the New York Aattorney Ggeneral, Letitia James, announced Thursday.

    The deal, agreed to by Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family members who own the company and lawyers representing state and local governments and thousands of victims of the opioid crisis, represents an increase of more than $1bn over a previous settlement deal that was rejected last year by the US supreme court.

    It’s among the largest settlements reached over the past several years in a series of lawsuits by local, state, Native American tribal governments and others seeking to hold companies responsible for a deadly epidemic. Aside from the Purdue deal, others worth about $50bn have been announced – and most of the money is required to be used to stem the crisis.

    The deal still needs court approval, and some of the details are yet to be ironed out.

    Under the new proposal, members of the Sackler family who own Purdue would contribute up to $7.4bn over 15 years and give up ownership of Purdue, which would become a new entity with its board appointed by states and others who sued the company. A portion of the money is also to go to victims of the opioid crisis or their survivors.

    The family’s contribution will be higher than the $6bn agreed to under the previous version. The supreme court blocked the agreement last year because it protected members of the wealthy family from civil lawsuits over OxyContin – even though the family members themselves were not in bankruptcy. The new agreement protects family members from lawsuits only from entities that agree to the settlement.

    There’s been mediation seeking a new deal since the court’s ruling was delivered. If one is not reached, it could open the floodgates to lawsuits against Sackler family members.

    The new settlement could bring to a close a chapter in a long legal saga over the toll of an opioid crisis that some experts assert began after the blockbuster painkiller OxyContin hit the market in 1996. Since then, opioids have been linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the US. The deadliest stretch has been since 2020, when illicit fentanyl has been found as a factor in more than 70,000 deaths annually.

    Members of the Sackler family been cast as villains and have seen their name removed from art galleries and universities around the world because of their role in the privately held company. They have continued to deny claims of any wrongdoing.

    Collectively, family members have been estimated to be worth billions more than they’d contribute in the settlement, but much of the wealth is in offshore accounts and might be impossible to access through lawsuits.

    Purdue sought bankruptcy protection in 2019 as it faced thousands of lawsuits over the opioid crisis. Among the claims are that the company targeted doctors with a message that the addiction risk to the powerful painkillers was low.

    In an October 2024 filing, one branch of the family pledged to defend itself in any cases that are allowed to move ahead, saying that the legal theory at the heart of the lawsuits – that Purdue and Sackler family members created a “public nuisance” – “is utterly devoid of merits”.



    Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a new $7.4 billion settlement over their role in the opioids crisis. The settlement, which was announced on Thursday, comes after years of legal battles and public outrage over the company’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin and other opioid drugs.

    Under the terms of the settlement, Purdue Pharma will be dissolved and its assets will be used to create a new public benefit company that will be dedicated to addressing the opioid crisis. The Sackler family, who owns Purdue Pharma, will also contribute $4.5 billion to the settlement from their personal fortune.

    This settlement marks a significant step towards holding Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers accountable for their role in fueling the opioids crisis, which has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. However, many advocates and lawmakers argue that the settlement is not enough to fully address the harm caused by the company’s actions.

    The opioids crisis continues to be a major public health issue in the United States, with millions of Americans struggling with addiction and overdose deaths on the rise. It is clear that more needs to be done to prevent future crises and support those who have been affected by the devastating impact of opioid addiction.

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  • Purdue Pharma, Sackler families boost contribution in opioid settlement to $7.4 billion


    The company and the once-prominent family behind the drug OxyContin agreed Thursday to increase their financial contribution to resolve mass opioid litigation.

    The Sacklers and Purdue Pharma boosted their settlement contribution to $7.4 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a prior settlement in June 2024. If approved, the new plan would end the costliest corporate bankruptcy resulting from the U.S. opioid crisis.

    Purdue, under the leadership of the Sackler families, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, according to the lawsuits. States and cities across the country said it fueled waves of addiction and overdose deaths.

    The pharmaceutical company introduced OxyContin, a brand name of oxycodone, in the 1990s and filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019 after the company was sued thousands of times.

    Under the settlement terms, the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma ends. The $7.4 billion will go directly to communities across the U.S. — including states, counties, cities and territories — over the next 15 years to support opioid addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.

    The Sacklers will also no longer have liability protection from future lawsuits as they previously demanded.

    Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin pills, made by Purdue Pharma LP sit on a counter at a local pharmacy in Provo, Utah, April 25, 2017.

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    “Families throughout New York and across the nation are suffering from the immense pain and loss wrought by the opioid crisis,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose office helped negotiate the settlement agreement.

    “The Sackler family relentlessly pursued profit at the expense of vulnerable patients, and played a critical role in starting and fueling in the opioid epidemic,” she continued. “While no amount of money will ever fully repair the damage they caused, this massive influx of funds will bring resources to communities in need so that we can heal.”

    Purdue Pharma planned to exit bankruptcy last year under terms that gave the Sacklers a full release from all civil opioid claims even though they themselves were not declaring bankruptcy. In return, the Sacklers agreed to pay $6 billion.

    The Supreme Court rejected the attempt by the Sacklers to use Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy to shield themselves from liability.

    Under the new terms, a significant amount of the settlement funds will be distributed in the first three years, with the Sacklers paying $1.5 billion and Purdue paying nearly $900 million in the first payment, followed by $500 million after one year, an additional $500 million after two years, and $400 million after three years.

    A board of trustees selected by participating states in consultation with the other creditors will determine the future of the company. Purdue will continue to be overseen by a monitor and will be prevented from lobbying or marketing opioids.

    “This story is about a family of cruel billionaires who believed they were above the law, pursued by states who never backed down,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Thursday. “Today, we are forcing Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to pay $7.4 billion for their role in igniting one of the most devastating public health crises in American history.”

    Purdue Pharma said in a statement to ABC News, “We are extremely pleased that a new agreement has been reached that will deliver billions of dollars to compensate victims, abate the opioid crisis, and deliver treatment and overdose rescue medicines that will save lives. We have worked intensely with our creditors for months in mediation, and we are now focused on finalizing the details of a new Plan of Reorganization, which we look forward to presenting to the bankruptcy court.”



    In a major development in the ongoing legal battle over the opioid crisis, Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families have agreed to increase their contribution to the settlement to $7.4 billion. This substantial increase comes as a response to mounting pressure from state and local governments, as well as advocacy groups and individuals affected by the devastating impact of opioid addiction.

    The original settlement amount of $4.5 billion was widely criticized as insufficient to address the widespread harm caused by Purdue Pharma’s aggressive marketing of OxyContin and other opioids. The increased contribution will help provide much-needed funding for addiction treatment, prevention programs, and other initiatives aimed at combating the opioid crisis.

    While the settlement is a positive step towards holding Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families accountable for their role in fueling the epidemic, many advocates argue that more needs to be done to address the root causes of addiction and ensure that those affected receive the support they need to recover.

    As the legal proceedings continue, it is crucial that all parties involved remain committed to transparency, accountability, and justice for those impacted by the opioid crisis. The increased contribution from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families is a step in the right direction, but there is still much work to be done to address the ongoing challenges posed by opioid addiction.

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  • Sacklers Up Their Offer to Settle Purdue Opioids Cases, With a New Condition


    Seven months after the Supreme Court struck down a deal that would have resolved thousands of opioid cases against Purdue Pharma, the company’s owners, members of the Sackler family, have increased their cash offer to settle the litigation — but with a novel catch.

    Under the framework for a new deal, the Sacklers would not receive immunity from future opioid lawsuits, a condition that they had long insisted upon but that the court ruled was impermissible.

    Instead, they would pay up to $6.5 billion — $500 million more than the previous agreement — but with a new condition: Claimants, including states, municipalities and individuals, would have to set aside as much as $800 million in an account akin to a legal-defense fund for the billionaires to fight such cases, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

    Some details of the framework — but not the legal-defense fund — were announced on Thursday by the New York attorney general, Letitia James. She said the overall settlement totaled $7.4 billion, which would include $897 million from Purdue.

    New York could receive as much as $250 million, she said.

    “The Sackler family relentlessly pursued profit at the expense of vulnerable patients and played a critical role in starting and fueling the opioid epidemic,” Ms. James said.

    When the deal is finalized, she added, the Sacklers will “no longer have control of Purdue and will never be allowed to sell opioids in the United States again.”

    Echoing other settlements in nationwide opioid litigation, these payments are intended to fund efforts to prevent and treat addiction in hard-hit communities across the country.

    How many claimants will agree to the new terms is unclear. Ms. James noted that 14 other states involved in talks were on board, including Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Tennessee, California and West Virginia.

    But now the deal has to be sold to all the claimants — not only the remaining states and thousands of local governments, but to some 140,000 personal injury victims and hundreds of Native American tribes.

    The reserve legal fund for the Sacklers may well be depleted: Already, new lawsuits against the Sacklers have been threatened by a handful of states, counties, cities and individuals.

    A spokesman for Washington State, which has successfully pursued other pharmaceutical companies rather than sign onto national deals, said the state was weighing its options.

    The states, which are responsible for the bulk of those payments, would have to keep a minimum of $200 million in the account, with total contributions up to $800 million. After five years, unused funds would start reverting back to the states.

    Final calculations for how much of the total would be deducted to pay lawyers, consultants and administration fees are still under discussion.

    The Sacklers would pay nearly $3 billion in the first three years, with remaining payments over an additional 12 years.

    If the plan is approved by claimants, an arm of the Justice Department that oversees the bankruptcy system called the U.S. Trustee and a federal bankruptcy judge, Purdue would emerge by the end of this year from the bankruptcy that has shielded it since 2019. It would immediately pay the $897 million of its own cash to the parties who signed on to the deal.

    That process is expected to conclude around the end of the year.

    At that point, 15 years of Sackler payments would also commence. And most of the lawsuits that began more than a decade ago — eventually morphing into an ungainly combined litigation brought by cities, states, tribes, hospitals and individual victims, and argued by countless teams of lawyers — would, presumably, end.

    In the plan rejected by the Supreme Court, the Sacklers, long portrayed across films, television and news articles as the public face of predatory opioid manufacturers, demanded a guarantee for putting up $6 billion: that all current and future lawsuits against them related to Purdue and opioids would be barred.

    Purdue itself gets that protection as a standard benefit conferred when a company comes out of bankruptcy. But because the Sacklers did not personally file for bankruptcy, the Supreme Court ruled in June that granting them permanent civil immunity was outside the purview of bankruptcy law.

    The intention of the legal reserve fund, in which, essentially, claimants will be paying to defend the Sacklers against other claimants, is to satisfy the court’s ruling.

    “If states are expected to contribute funds to the Sacklers’ legal defense, the public will want to hear more about the impact of that money going to the Sacklers and their lawyers rather than to opioid abatement,” said Melissa B. Jacoby, a bankruptcy expert at the University of North Carolina School of Law.



    The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, have recently increased their offer to settle thousands of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis. However, their latest offer comes with a new condition that has sparked controversy.

    In their latest proposal, the Sacklers have offered to pay up to $10 billion to resolve the lawsuits, an increase from their previous offer of $3 billion. However, they are now demanding that the settlement include a legal shield that would protect the family from any future opioid-related lawsuits.

    This new condition has drawn criticism from many who argue that the Sacklers should not be allowed to escape accountability for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. Critics point to evidence that Purdue Pharma aggressively marketed OxyContin, downplayed its addictive properties, and lobbied to increase sales of the drug, all of which contributed to the crisis.

    Despite the increased offer, many states and local governments have rejected the deal, with some vowing to continue pursuing legal action against the Sacklers. The debate over whether to accept the settlement with its controversial condition is likely to continue, as the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the country.

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  • No. 4 USC routs Purdue for 14th consecutive win


    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Avery Howell scored a season-high 18 points, JuJu Watkins added 16 points and seven rebounds and No. 4 Southern California nearly pitched a second-quarter shutout as it routed Purdue 79-37 on Wednesday.

    The Trojans (18-1, 8-0 Big Ten) allowed just two points in the second quarter en route to their 14th consecutive win. Four conference victories have come by 20 or more points.

    Kendall Puryear led Purdue (7-12, 0-8) with 10 points as the Boilermakers lost their seventh straight. Purdue has losses to each of the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25.

    Destini Lombard scored all eight of her points in the first four minutes as the Boilermakers jumped to a surprising 16-10 first-quarter lead.

    But the Trojans responded with a 31-0 run that didn’t end until Jordyn Poole beat the shot-clock buzzer with a mid-range jumper at the 1:57 mark in the second quarter. Southern Cal still led 46-18 at halftime, and Purdue never recovered.

    No. 6 UCONN 100, VILLANOVA 57

    STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova.

    Sarah Strong had 22 points and Kaitlyn Chen added a season-high 17 for the Huskies (18-2, 9-0 Big East). They have won 29 straight conference regular-season games.

    Jasmine Bascoe had 15 points for Villanova (10-10, 4-4). Maddie Burke and Maddie Webber each added 11.

    Bueckers had 19 points in the first half, nine in a 3:43 span. UConn had runs of 12-0, 10-0 and 10-0 in the half and led 58-32 at the break.

    With the Huskies leading by 42 points at the end of the third quarter, none of the starters played in the fourth quarter. A basket by freshman Allie Ziebell with 2:38 left to play made it 100-54 as the Huskies had their second 100-point game of the season.

    OKLAHOMA ST. 60, No. 9 TCU 59

    STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard scored 17 points, Jadyn Wooten scored 10 of her 14 in the fourth quarter, and Oklahoma State rallied to beat No. 9 TCU, ending the Horn Frogs’ 10-game winning streak.

    Anna Gret Asi added 10 points for Oklahoma State (16-3, 6-2 Big 12), which trailed by 15 points at halftime, cut the lead to eight after three quarters, then outscored the Cowgirls 20-11 in the final period.

    It was the Cowgirls’ first win over a top-10 opponent since defeating No. 7 UCLA on Dec. 8, 2017.

    Heard’s 3-pointer with 1:12 left gave Oklahoma State a 58-55 lead. Asi added two free throws to make it 60-55 with 20.7 left. But the Cowgirls missed four free throws and TCU made four straight foul shots to pull the Frogs to within 60-59.

    Sedona Prince had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Horned Frogs (19-2, 7-1), who held Oklahoma State to eight points in the second quarter. Hailey Van Lith added 12 points and eight rebounds.

    No. 16 WEST VIRGINIA 89, ARIZONA ST. 59

    TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — JJ Quinerly scored 29 points, Kylee Blacksten added 24 and No. 16 West Virginia raced to a win over Arizona State for the 900th win in program history.

    Jordan Harrison scored 11 points with eight assists and Sydney Shaw added 10 points for the Mountaineers (16-3, 6-2 Big 12 Conference), who won the only other meeting between the teams in 1989.

    Jalyn Brown scored 12 points for the Sun Devils (8-12, 2-6), who have lost five straight. Kennedy Fauntleroy added 14 points and seven rebounds and Jyah Lovett had 10 points.

    Quinerly had 10 points as the Mountaineers hit 10 of 15 shots to race to a 28-9 lead after one quarter. West Virginia was 4 of 6 on 3-pointers while the Sun Devils were 4 of 14 overall.

    No. 21 MICHIGAN ST. 82, PENN ST. 61

    EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Theryn Hallock scored 17 points, Julia Ayrault added 16 and No. 21 Michigan State beat Penn State for its fourth straight victory.

    Michigan State (16-3, 6-2 Big Ten Conference) has also won four straight in the series and eight of the last nine.

    Jocelyn Tate scored 12 of Michigan State’s opening 27 points in building a 12-point lead. The Spartans extended their lead to 41-24 at the break after scoring 18 points off 18 Penn State turnovers.

    Michigan State’s lead reached 31 points midway through the third quarter following a 19-3 run, with eight points from Ayrault.

    Hallock, Ayrault and Tate each made three of Michigan State’s 13 3-pointers to counter Moriah Murray’s career-high-tying eight 3-pointers for Penn State.

    Tate finished with 15 points, five assists and three blocks for Michigan State. Grace VanSlooten added 10 points.

    No. 24 MICHIGAN 70, No. 23 MINNESOTA 65

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Syla Swords scored 23 points, eight in the fourth quarter, and No. 24 Michigan edged No. 23 Minnesota.

    Olivia Olson, a freshman from New Hope, Minnesota, added 19 points for the Wolverines (14-4, 5-3 Big Ten Conference), including a jumper to open the fourth quarter that gave them a 55-53 lead. Swords followed that with a 3-pointer and the defense held the Golden Gophers (17-3, 5-3) to 4-of-15 shooting.

    Mila Holloway, another freshman, scored 12 points for Michigan, which has won 9 of 11 in the series to close within 36-34 after 70 games. The Wolverines won their fourth straight with their first win in six games against ranked teams.

    Amaya Battle scored 25 points for the Golden Gophers, who were 11-0 at home. It was the first top 25 matchup at Minnesota in five seasons. Annika Stewart added 16 points off the bench and Grace Grocholski had 12.

    Stewart had 13 points on 4-of-4 shooting and Battle 12 on 5-of-6 shooting as the Golden Gophers scored the last nine points of the second quarter to lead 37-33 at the half. Stewart knocked down a 3-pointer and Battle contributed a three-point play. The Wolverines missed their last nine shots of the second quarter to finish the stanza at 2 of 16.



    No. 4 USC continues their dominance, routing Purdue for their 14th consecutive win. The Trojans showed their strength on both ends of the court, overwhelming the Boilermakers with their offensive firepower and suffocating defense.

    Led by their star player, USC put on a clinic, showcasing their depth and talent. The team’s chemistry was on full display, as they moved the ball with precision and executed their plays flawlessly.

    Purdue struggled to keep up with USC’s pace and intensity, as the Trojans’ relentless pressure forced turnovers and disrupted their offensive flow. The Boilermakers were simply outmatched by the superior skill and athleticism of USC.

    With this win, USC solidifies their status as a top contender in college basketball and sends a message to the rest of the country that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Trojans are on a roll and show no signs of slowing down as they look ahead to the rest of the season.

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  • How to watch USC vs Purdue: Live stream info for tonight’s Big Ten women’s college basketball game


    It’s USC vs Purdue at 7:00 PM ET in the first game of tonight’s Big Ten women’s basketball doubleheader on Peacock. Then, at 9:00 PM, Iowa goes head-to-head with Washington. See below to find out how to live stream both games tonight, as well as additional information on how you can follow all of the Big Ten college basketball action this season.

    Stream the “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” documentary on Peacock

    The Trojans are off to their best start since the 1993-1994 season, after defeating Indiana 73-66 on Sunday for their 13th straight win. Juju Watkins continues to excel, finishing with a game-high 22 points in the victory. The 2024-25 AP Preseason All-American has scored at least 20 points in 17 of USC’s 18 games this season, the most of any player in the conference.

    Graduate forward Kiki Iriafen has also been a key contributor to the Trojans’ explosive offense. Iriafen ranks second on the team in both scoring (18.4 ppg) and rebounding (8.5 rpg), and, in addition to reaching double digits in all 18 games this season, the Stanford transfer has recorded six double-doubles.

    USC remains undefeated in conference play (7-0).

    The Boilermakers (7-11) look to earn their first conference win tonight. The team has lost their last six games, most recently falling 87-58 to Washington. With 74.2 points allowed per game, they have the worst-scoring defense in the Big Ten. On offense, Purdue is averaging a conference-low 64.2 points per game.

    How to watch USC vs Purdue:

    • When: Tonight, Wednesday, January 22
    • Where: Mackey Arena in Bloomington, IN
    • Time: 7 PM ET
    • Live Stream: Peacock

    What other women’s college basketball games are on Peacock tonight?

    Pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET.

    How do I watch Big Ten Basketball games on Peacock?

    You can watch Big Ten basketball games by first subscribing to Peacock. Then, either go to PeacockTV.com/Sports in your web browser or download the Peacock app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device and navigate to the Sports section. Find the LIVE game you want to watch and start streaming.

    Are all Big Ten Basketball games available to watch on Peacock?

    Peacock will stream 56 men’s basketball games and 26 women’s basketball games across the 2024-2025 season. Peacock subscribers will also get the first rounds of both the Big Ten Men’s & Women’s tournament live.

    What devices does Peacock support?

    You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here.

    Students, now you can get Peacock at a special discount — just $1.99/mo for 12 months. Visit Peacock to learn more and get started





    Are you ready to watch some exciting women’s college basketball tonight? USC takes on Purdue in a Big Ten showdown that promises to be a thrilling game. If you’re looking for ways to catch all the action, look no further! Here’s how you can watch USC vs Purdue live stream online.

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    To watch the USC vs Purdue game live, you can tune in to the Big Ten Network (BTN) on your cable or satellite provider. If you don’t have access to BTN, don’t worry! You can also stream the game online through various platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and fuboTV.

    Make sure you have a reliable internet connection and a compatible device to stream the game. Don’t miss out on the action as these two powerhouse teams battle it out on the court. Grab your snacks, invite your friends, and enjoy the USC vs Purdue game tonight!

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  • Purdue Basketball Preview: Game 20 — Ohio State


    After a trip West, surging Purdue returns to West Lafayette, looking to extend its winning streak to eight games as it hosts Ohio State

    DETAILS: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. ET | TV: Peacock (Noah Eagle, Robbie Hummel) | Radio: Purdue Radio Network
    PURDUE (15-4, 7-1 B1G): ROSTER | SCHEDULE | STATS
    OHIO STATE (10-8, 2-5 B1G): ROSTER | SCHEDULE | STATS

    A FEW THINGS ABOUT PURDUE

    • Purdue’s won seven games in row, its last seven Big Ten games (taking into account Maryland in December) and is 6-0 since conference play resumed, with four road wins. At 7-1, Purdue’s in second place in the Big Ten behind unbeaten Michigan State, whose conference schedule is distinctly backloaded.

    • The Boilermakers have surged to No. 21 nationally and second in the Big Ten on KenPom in defensive efficiency. Purdue hasn’t allowed more than 68 points since Auburn Dec. 21, and that 68 came vs. Nebraska in a game where the second half was a mere formality.

    In a particularly dramatic turnaround, Purdue is No. 1 in the Big Ten in defensive turnover percentage, 21.2 percent.

    • Trey Kaufman-Renn is Big Ten Player of the Week after averaging 21 points and 8.5 rebounds in wins at Washington and Oregon.

    • Purdue’s won 26 consecutive games in Mackey Arena, 14 straight Big Ten games.

    • In Big Ten play, Braden Smith leads the league in assists (nine per game) and steals (2.5).

    ABOUT THIS GAME

    • Ohio State’s lost three in a row, but those losses have come by a combined five points, most recently an overtime loss to Indiana in Columbus.

    On the road, Ohio State got obliterated at Maryland back in early December, then needed two overtimes to win at Minnesota.

    • Ohio State has endured real offensive issues in Big Ten play …

    Its conference-only Big Ten KenPom rankings …
    Efficiency: 17th
    Turnover percentage: 17th
    Three-point percentage: 17th

    In Big Ten play, the Buckeyes are shooting only 30 percent from three-point range. They’re averaging 75.1 points, but that includes three overtime sessions.

    • Guard Bruce Thornton is one of the top players in the Big Ten, as the big-bodied veteran guard averages 17.4 points on the season, shooting 53 percent and 41 percent from three. The Buckeyes will try to iso him.

    This is a very one-on-one-driven offensive team.

    THREE KEYS FOR PURDUE

    KEEP IT UP KEEP REBOUNDING AS IS FIRST HALF SHOOTING
    It’s that simple. Purdue has been incredible on defense lately. The Buckeyes’ penchant for iso ball would seem to play right into the home team’s hands. Purdue’s effort and concentration on the glass has been impeccable, covering up any trade-offs that come with playing small, if you still want to call it that. Caleb Furst is not ‘small.’ It’s been odd that Purdue has executed very well on offense in first halves, but just hasn’t finished inside or made threes enough to open games up. Does the home floor change things?

    Purdue is rolling right now and returning to Mackey Arena shouldn’t slow its momentum. Could this be a game where its arduous travel schedule catches up with it? Yeah, maybe. But this is not a great offensive team coming in. Bruce Thornton is scary, but Purdue has thrived defensively keying on an individual scorer and Ohio State’s not a big ball movement team, and that’s how you beat a defense as connected as Purdue is right now.



    As Purdue basketball gears up for their 20th game of the season, they will face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in what is sure to be a highly anticipated matchup. The Boilermakers are coming off a strong win in their last game and will look to carry that momentum into this game against a tough conference opponent.

    Ohio State has been a formidable opponent this season, boasting a talented roster and a strong record. However, Purdue has shown that they have what it takes to compete with the best teams in the country, and they will be looking to prove that once again in this game.

    Key players to watch in this matchup include Purdue’s leading scorer and rebounder, Trevion Williams, as well as Ohio State’s dynamic guard duo of E.J. Liddell and Malaki Branham. Both teams have the ability to light up the scoreboard and play stifling defense, making for an exciting and competitive game.

    The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams as they jockey for position in the conference standings. Purdue will need to bring their A-game and execute their game plan to perfection in order to come out on top against a talented Ohio State team.

    Be sure to tune in to this highly anticipated matchup and cheer on the Boilermakers as they look to secure another important win in their quest for a successful season. Let’s go Purdue!

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  • Buckeyes face tough challenge with trip to play No. 11 Purdue


    Ohio State Projected Starters (all statistics 2024-25)

    F 13 Sean Stewart, 6-9, so., 6.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg

    F 21 Devin Royal, 6-6, so., 13.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.2 spg (missed last game with hand/wrist injury)

    G 2 Bruce Thornton, 6-2, jr., 17.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.4 apg

    G 8 Micah Parrish, 6-6, sr., 10.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 spg

    G 0 John Mobley Jr., 6-1, fr., 12.2 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.8 apg

    Ohio State Bench

    C 4 Aaron Bradshaw, 7-1, so., 8.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 bpg

    G 12 Evan Mahaffey, 6-6, jr., 4.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.1 bpg

    G 6 Ques Glover, 6-0, sr., 7.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.4 apg

    F 20 Colin White, 6-6, fr., 2.3 ppg, 1.4 rpg

    C 25 Austin Parks, 6-10, so., 1.5 ppg, 1.0 rpg

    C 17 Ivan Njegovan, 7-1, fr., 1.8 ppg, 1.1 rpg

    G 1 Meechie Johnson Jr., 6-2, sr., 9.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.1 spg (on hiatus from team)

    Purdue Projected Starters

    F 4 Trey Kaufman-Renn, 6-9, jr., 17.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.5 apg

    F 1 Caleb Furst, 6-10, sr., 5.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg

    G 0 C.J. Cox, 7-0, sr., 5.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg

    G 3 Braden Smith, 6-0, jr., 15.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 8.9 apg, 2.4 spg

    G 2 Fletcher Loyer, 6-5, jr., 13.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.6 apg

    Purdue Bench Players

    F 23 Camden Heide, 6-7, so., 5.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg

    F 34 Raleigh Burgess, 6-11, fr., 2.5 ppg, 1.7 rpg

    G 24 Gicarri Harris, 6-3, fr., 3.3 ppg, 1.7 rpg

    G 5 Myles Colvin, 6-5, so., 5.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg



    The Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for a tough challenge as they head to West Lafayette to take on the No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers. With a record of 10-4, the Buckeyes will need to bring their A-game to stand a chance against the 13-2 Boilermakers.

    Purdue boasts a strong offense, averaging 78.4 points per game, while also playing tough defense, holding opponents to just 63.5 points per game. The Buckeyes will need to find a way to break through Purdue’s defense and shut down their high-scoring offense in order to come out on top.

    This matchup will be a test of Ohio State’s resilience and determination as they face one of the top teams in the country on their home court. The Buckeyes will need to bring their best effort and execute their game plan to perfection if they hope to come away with a win.

    Fans can expect an intense and competitive game as these two powerhouse teams battle it out for supremacy on the court. The Buckeyes will need to dig deep and play with heart if they want to overcome this tough challenge and secure a victory over the Boilermakers.

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