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AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James skipped college for the NBA. He wants to go back some day.James intends to take classes at the University of Akron, his business partner in helping get college educations for inner-city kids who qualify for a scholarship program he founded.Im signed up at the University of Akron for whenever Im able to get a little bit of down time, James said Thursday. Thats always been a conversation that took place, to take some college courses, take some classes. So right now I just do a lot of reading, book reading and obviously Im around some really good people that I kind of take their knowledge and sort it into my mind.As an 18-year-old James passed on college for the pros, becoming the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He doesnt regret the decision, but at 31 and with three children, he understands the value of an education and plans to further his when his schedule permits.I love world history, he said when asked about a possible major. Im pretty fond of that. I love, like when I go around, obviously every summer traveling places, and its kind of unique to see how we kind of built things of that nature. Who kind of ruled places at certain points of time. Its pretty cool.Meanwhile, James isnt just helping kids afford college. He wants them to stay there and leave with diplomas.The Cavs superstar, whose foundation announced a partnership with Akron last year to pay for four years of tuition for high school graduates who meet certain criteria, has established an institute at the school to assist students.The I PROMISE Institute will provide resources to support students pursuing four-year degrees. The institute will be constructed in a space inside InfoCision Stadium on campus. It will provide around-the-clock support to students.When we first started this program, I wanted my kids to graduate from high school, James said. But the more we grow as a foundation, the more we find can be done to give our kids the best chance to be successful. We dont just want our kids to get to college. We want them to graduate from college. And we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to help them do that.The first class for the program is currently in eighth grade and will be enrolling at Akron in 2021. James foundation has established a board of academics from across the country to establish a curriculum for the institute and determine the best ways to help urban youth stay in school.If we want to be ready for our students when they get to campus in a few short years, the work needs to start now, said Michele Campbell, the foundations executive director. For many of our kids, they are the first in their families to attend college, so we want to create a familiar, encouraging environment where they feel safe and supported.Even before the institute is open to college students, it will serve as a center for high school students and their parents as they prepare for the college experience.James reiterated his commitment to helping others.My foundation is probably, besides my family, the No. 1 thing in my life, he said. Being able to change kids and families, giving them an opportunity to see better days, we strive to do that every single day. And I get emails and I talked to my kids weekly about their progression in elementary school all the way to the kids in middle school, high school and the kids that are going to be going to college soon. So, thats a huge thing for me. Wholesale Adidas Nmd Black . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. 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Both stand-in captain Faf du Plessis, and Man of the Series Vernon Philander said they would like to see the ball used at home, though South Africa may face some challenges in introducing it.The questions we had about day-night cricket were more skeptical and now we are not so much like that anymore, Faf du Plessis said. But there are positive signs. I would like to see it in South Africa. Obviously, the lights would have to be upgraded dramatically but it adds something different to Test cricket.With the rising cost of electricity, stadiums in South Africa are reluctant to turn the lights on at the best of times, but the merits of investing in the format were on display at the Adelaide Oval. Du Plessis day one declaration was the earliest example. He called time on South Africas innings to put Australia in for 45 minutes under lights, in the hope of extracting some extra movement and making inroads.It was a gamble that did not pay off, but South Africa soon realised that twilight was when the pink ball could be most dangerous. Not only did it swing, but it also turned.They may have been disappointed that their left-arm wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi did not prove the trump card he was primed to be but du Plessis was pleased to see the improvement from one innings to the next.In the first innings Shamsi may not have bowled as well as he wanted, du Plessis said. But then in the second innings, in a different situation, he bowled really well. He stepped up to the challenge of being better. For Philander, who relied on subtlety, the pink ball sometimes did too much, but he said he wwould also like to see our domestic teams play with it a bit for future reference.dddddddddddd He couldnt get the most out of it, but he believed South Africa have a diverse enough attack for someone else to.Our attack now covers all bases and the guys have stepped up really well, Philander said. With myself and Kyle Abbott upfront, we have seam and swing and then we have KG [Rabada] with a bit of pace. Its wonderful to have all those varieties available to you but then its also up to the captain to see how to use it.From a batting perspective, South Africas fear of collapsing under lights was not realised, though they did find the going tougher once the sun set. Their most successful batsman, Stephen Cook, learnt that patience was invaluable when facing the pink ball. You cant get ahead of yourself with the pink ball. Once you start to chase things, you can come undone, Cook said. If you look at Usman Khawaja, he stuck with his game plan from ball one to ball 300 and I tried to do the same thing. Just because I had 60, didnt meant I could take it to the attack.Cook had led the South Africa A side on a pre-series recce in the winter to play with the pink ball, and having faced it more than most, hoped it was here to stay.Its got better in terms of the ball from last year with the white seam, which swung more and deteriorated faster. Now, it lasts longer and is more durable. If those improvements continue to be made, I would absolutely want to keep using it and we wont have to make conditions to suit the ball. Weve had a nice experience with it. ' ' '