PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown’s troubles connecting on the field have yet to blow into a family feud inside the locker room — honest, both Philadelphia Eagles stars said. Between Hurts and Brown, it’s all good in Philly. “Me and Jalen are good,” Brown said. Added Hurts, “We’re good, we’re good.” So there will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Hurts and his No. 1 receiver. Hurts and Brown each downplayed any hint of a fissure Wednesday between the two after defensive end Brandon Graham appeared this week on a Philadelphia sports radio station and suggested there was friction between the Pro Bowl duo. The two were close friends long before they became teammates and Hurts is the godfather for Brown’s daughter. Graham's comments — in which he noted “ things have changed ,” between the two, without offering specifics — exploded into tabloid and fan fodder this week in Philadelphia. His insinuations that the duo were not on the same page came on the heels of Brown's quote after a sluggish win over Carolina that the “ offense ” wasn’t playing up to standard, even with the Eagles at 11-2. “BG knows he spoke out of place,” Hurts said. Graham, who is sidelined with a triceps injury, clarified his comments later to an ESPN reporter, saying he made the wrong assumption about the relationship between Hurts and Brown and planned to apologize to both players. Brown, with 109 yards receiving combined the last two games, said his beef with the offense wasn't directed at Hurts. It was everything from offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's play calling to execution to all the ingredients in a successful offense that make a team a Super Bowl contender. The usually pass-happy Eagles have leaned more on running back Saquon Barkley, who set the franchise season rushing record of 1,623 yards against the Panthers and is chasing Eric Dickerson for the NFL mark. “Obviously, it's not about running the ball,” Brown told reporters. “He's about to win MVP. Clearly. What other things can we do on offense? We have to pass the ball. That can go into protection, that can go into picking up the block, that goes to us getting open quicker. Getting on the same page.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he never witnessed any issues between Hurts and Brown and only saw two players who worked hard together, even working on routes after practice and seemed to have a deep personal connection on and off the field. “You guys get to see three hours every Sunday where emotions can play as high as they’re going to play,” Sirianni said. “I get to see these guys every single day, how they go about their business and interact with each other.” Brown, who was coming off consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, wasn't necessarily wrong in his frustration with the recent stagnation of the passing game. Hurts, who signed a contract extension ahead of the 2023 season that was worth $179.3 million guaranteed , has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three straight games. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith — who also complained Sunday about the offense — was also coming off consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons but has yet to break 100 yards in a game this season. Brown has four 100-yard games, well off last season’s run when he topped 100 yards in six straight games and seven times overall. Hurts has been more efficient than explosive this season but has still thrown 12 touchdown passes to just one interception — and rushed for 11 more scores — during the Eagles' nine-game winning streak that has them on the brink of clinching the NFC East. Maybe playing the Steelers on Sunday at home can snap the Eagles out of their offensive malaise. Hurts threw three TD passes to Brown in a 35-13 win in 2022. “Do we all have things to get better at in the passing game? Yeah, I think that’s obvious,” Sirianni said. “I think that’s what we’ve been talking about. We all have things that we’ve got to get better at, coaches, players. But this is why this is the greatest team sport there is. It takes everybody. It takes every single person being together, every single person for the success to happen. It’s just not a one-person thing.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSyra Health to Present at NobleCon20
'Progressive forces' plot Windhoek comebackJoe Burrow got a little off-the-field protection from a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. According to multiple reports on Tuesday, Olivia Ponton is the person who called 911 when Burrow’s Ohio home was being broken into Monday — when the Bengals QB was busy beating the Cowboys on “Monday Night Football” in Dallas. Ponton, 22, called in the burglary at 8:14 p.m. after she pulled up to Burrow’s $7.5 million Cincinnati home and saw a “shattered bedroom window and the room ransacked.” “Someone broke into my house,” The model, who has 8 million TikTok followers, told authorities over the phone. “It’s like completely messed up. ... Can we please send more people?” An investigation into the incident remains ongoing, though it marks at least the third star NFLer to have their house broken into during a game. It comes on the heels of break-ins at Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ homes that led the NFL to send a memo to players and teams that they may be targets . A South American crime ring is reportedly believed to be at the center of the Chiefs stars’ incidents . Ponton called her mother, Diane, who called 911, as well. “My daughter is there, this is Joe Burrow’s house. She is staying there, he’s at the football game. She’s wondering what she should do, if she should be hiding or if she should be going outside,” she said. It is unknown if anything was taken from Burrow’s house. The relationship between Ponton and Burrow, 28, is not known, though Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office documents state the influencer is “employed” by the QB. Neither has commented publicly, though it would be an awkward way to announce a romantic entanglement. Burrow was believed to be engaged to longtime girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher, though the college sweethearts never confirmed the news and have not been featured on one another social media since a Jan. 31 Instagram post by Holzmacher.
1 2 3 4 Prayagraj: Addressing the 136th convocation of Allahabad University (AU), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advocated for holding student union (SU) elections in all the universities of the state. The suggestion of the CM comes at a time when it has been six years since elections for the student union were held at Allahabad University. The last elections for the student union were held at AU in 2018. The CM suggested that it should be called ‘Yuva Sansad' as the country needs talented and committed youth in politics. Yogi detailed how and who should contest the elections for this ‘Sansad'. "We want, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said time and again that able youngsters should come into the field of politics and on this thought even universities should decide whether the concept of Yuva Sansad can replace the SU in the university system," said Yogi. The CM also suggested the methodology of the working of this Yuva Sansad. He said that a student cannot fight the election straight away when he is in the first year of the course. Rather, there should be an election within the class for the representatives and those representatives should decide who would contest the election in the third year or at the PG level. "Meritorious students, who can give direction to the society, should contest these elections," he said. On a lighter note, the CM recalled that once he met an office-bearer of a student union who was looking quite aged. "Someone told me that the son of that office-bearer is also a student of the same institution which means that the individual has taken admission in the university just to join the student union. There should be a limit to those who can contest the elections," he said. Those who want to stay in the university system for a longer time should be there to pursue research. Let them do it, but for contesting the elections for the student union or the Yuva Sansad, there should be some age limit. "Hold these elections simultaneously. Regularise your session and hold the elections between Aug 15-25 after completing all the admission processes," he suggested. Talking about the power of the youths, he criticised those who are using them for political mileage. "Those who are dividing our youths should remember that whenever the youths are divided on the basis of caste, creed and religion, this division will not harm the nation's potential, but those who are conspiring to divide are committing the sin of not only taking the nation backward, but they are blocking the development of the country too," he said. "And we should not let such forces progress who divide the youth on the basis of caste, creed, or religion," he added. Everyone, be it an institution, individual, or organisation, has to keep pace with the changing times. Everyone should meet the challenges of the changing times and adjust accordingly. Gone are the days when people used to say, "Hamari Mange Puri Karo" (fulfil our demand). "If you are indulging in any such activity, you are wasting your invaluable time," he said. The CM said that the first Gurukul of the world was established in Prayagraj by Saint Bharadwaj. "Upanishads taught us how to behave in society after graduating from an educational institution," he said. The CM also referred to the fast-changing scientific world and technology. He said in the 1990s there was a movement in the nationalised banks to oppose computerization. But later on everyone witnessed that the same computerisation made banking so easy. "Technological changes brought by ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made work very easy and fast. But at the same time, youths should be vigilant while using such tools as technology has always been a double-edged sword," cautioned Yogi. He said that he is happy that of the eight students who were given medals by him at the convocation, seven are girls. But still, there is a lot to be done for girls' education,he added. Kumar Vishwas awarded honorary degree The 136th convocation of AU was held in the historic Senate Hall of AU. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was the chief guest, while AU's Chancellor and Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange, Ashish Chauhan, was the special guest. Popular Hindi poet Kumar Vishwas was given the honorary degree at the convocation. Eight meritorious students of postgraduate and undergraduate courses were given medals by the CM. These included Diksha Pandey, Riya Tiwari, Riya Verma, Neha Uttam (all PG students), Anchal Tripathi, Mani Rashmi, Shubham Kumar Yadav, and Ritika Singh (UG students). AU Vice Chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava said that under her regime, AU has come out of the dark age and is now heading towards a bright and prosperous future. She mentioned some of the milestones that AU has achieved during her tenure, foremost being the filling up of 70% of vacant teaching positions.XRAY Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Dentsply Sirona Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitNone
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Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has decided to implement the recommendations of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Council across the state, announced minister of social security, women and child development Dr Baljit Kaur on Wednesday. The cabinet minister said that with the implementation of these recommendations, it is now mandatory for private playway schools operating in the state to register. She stated that playway schools must register with the department of social security, women and child development within six months. She further added that only registered playway schools will be permitted to offer their services in the state. Kaur shared that an online system is being established to facilitate the registration of playway schools. This will ensure that no institution faces any difficulties and the registration process can be completed in a timely and transparent manner. TNN We also published the following articles recently Now, you can register your vehicle at any RTO in state Kerala's Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has revised its vehicle registration policy following a High Court ruling. Now, residents can register their vehicles at any RTO within the state, regardless of their residential address. This change aligns with the Motor Vehicles Act and offers greater flexibility for vehicle owners, especially those relocating for work. Nagpur Schools Seek Parental Consent for Apaar ID Registration Nagpur schools are registering students for the Apaar ID, a 12-digit unique code under the 'One Nation, One Student ID' program. This initiative, linked to the Academic Bank of Credits and DigiLocker, streamlines academic records, enabling seamless credit transfers and secure digital storage of academic achievements. Parental consent is crucial for this transformative system aimed at standardizing educational record-keeping nationwide. Goa to implement NEP for special schools from 2025-26 Goa is gearing up to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) for special schools starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Education Secretary Prasad Lolayekar emphasized the focus on quality, affordability, and accessibility in education. The state aims to fully implement NEP across all levels by 2027-28. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
(Reuters) – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes Kylian Mbappe will not be sidelined for an extended period after the striker paved the way for a 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday but was forced off with an injury a few minutes after scoring the opener. Real Madrid have endured a series of injuries this season, with several key players missing significant time, including Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao who are out for the rest of the campaign with ACL tears. “Mbappe has suffered an overload, an ischial (lower pelvis) discomfort,” Ancelotti told Movistar Plus. “It doesn’t seem serious, but we’ll see tomorrow after the exams. He couldn’t sprint, it was bothering him a bit and we decided to make the substitution.” Facing heavy criticism for his poor form in his first few months with Real Madrid after signing as a free agent from Paris St Germain, Mbappe was having arguably one of his best games of the season at Atalanta, scoring the opener in the 10th minute and making menacing runs. But his night lasted only 35 minutes, when he fell to the floor and asked to be substituted before being replaced by Rodrygo. Vinicius Jr, who was returning to the side after missing the last two weeks with a muscle injury, was on the periphery for most of the game but made the most of the chance he got, netting in the 56th minute to put the visitors back in front after Charles de Ketelaere had equalised with a penalty right before the break. Jude Bellingham extended Real’s lead three minutes later and, after Ademola Lookman reduced the deficit in the 65th, the visitors’ goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois worked his magic with a string of saves to secure a hard-fought win. With two games left, Real are 18th in the 36-team table on nine points, three points off the top eight spots which secure direct qualification to the last 16. Atalanta are ninth on 11 points. “It’s a very important victory, not everyone wins here,” Ancelotti said. “We suffered and fought hard, there is no Champions League without suffering. They were pushing, but we started well in the second half. We are very happy. It was a win that is very good for us, not just for the points, but to build confidence. “It’s still difficult to finish in the top eight, but we have two games to pick up points. Let’s see what happens.” (Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Toby Davis) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Published 5:32 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024 By austinsubmitted I am honored and humbled to serve as a member of the Austin School Board in this incredible district. At the Nov. 12, Regular School Board meeting, I was privileged to hear an outstanding presentation entitled “Global Youth Institute,” which was given by Lisa Sanders, Austin High School Social Studies teacher, and four of her students, Chloe Cannon, Makayla Dokpodjo, Sabreen Nagid, and Bella Rosenthal. Their presentation left me awestruck. Clearly, these four students are destined to be future leaders of the world. They are shining examples of the vision of Austin Public Schools coming to fruition, which is for all learners to make a difference in the world. The way the students were selected to attend the Global Youth Institute was noteworthy. The students chose a topic near and dear to their hearts, conducted their research, and wrote an initial 3–5-page paper on a critical aspect of global food security. The students first presented their papers at the Minnesota Youth Institute at the University of Minnesota in May of 2024. The top papers were then selected to be presented at the Global Youth Institute. The Global Youth Institute is an academic conference that empowers youth to recommend solutions to global food security issues. The 2024 Global Youth Institute Conference was held in Des Moines, Iowa, from October 29-31, with 175 student delegates from the US and around the world in attendance. At the conference, the students presented their papers. They supported their findings in roundtable discussion groups of seven to nine students led by three distinguished global science, industry, and policy leaders. The Global Youth Institute website states, “Student papers are subsequently published in the Global Youth Institute Proceedings and are available online.” Our student delegates researched and presented on the following topics: Chloe Cannon, “Poor Infrastructure in Rural Romania;” Makayla Dokpodjo, “The United Arab Emirates: Turning Deserts into Greenhouses;” Sabreen Nagid, “Political Causes of Starvation in Sudan; and Bella Rosenthal, “Improving Belize’s Food Waste and Food Production.” Chloe, Makayla, Sabreen, and Bella shared their experiences at the Global Youth Institute conference with Superintendent Page and the school board members. Their delivery was engaging, and none of the students used notes or slides when speaking. The students gave an enlightening, stimulating presentation and easily answered our questions. Ms. Sanders and the students highlighted the following experiences they encountered at the conference: • Participated in the Plant the Moon activity and heard from Astronaut Clay Anderson. • Ate breakfast with the Hormel Team, including CEO James Snee and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist, who shared insights about the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation in East St. Louis. • Listened to government officials (U.S. and foreign) describe their work on food security in their respective countries and globally. • Took part in immersion tours of farms, businesses, and factories, where they learned about various new technologies, including hydroponic and aquaponic farming. • Presented their papers and solutions on food security issues to peers and academic and business leaders from around the world. • Observed the FarmCraft game, which demonstrated farming in a virtual setting. • Participated in the Meal Packing Event, gaining valuable hands-on experience. • Attended the Laureate Award Ceremony virtually. • Joined the Student Awards Ceremony and Dance Party. Future opportunities abound for our four 2024 delegates. According to Ms. Sanders, our student delegates could become Youth Leaders at the Global Youth Institute in 2025 and be eligible for internships and scholarships. Austin High School offers several avenues for interested students to attend the MN Youth Institute in May 2025. AP Human Geography, Human Geography, and Modern World Events Semester 2 courses offer opportunities to meet the eligibility requirements. I want to thank the entire community for supporting our district. Exciting things are happening in Austin Public Schools! Carol McAlister Austin School Board Member
NoneTrump, who doesn't take office until January 20, made his threat in social media posts Monday night, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbors Canada and Mexico and also rival China if they do not stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched all-time highs, with investors regarding the incoming president's words as a bargaining chip. "In theory, higher tariffs should not be good news for stocks. But, you know, I think the market's chosen to think of (it) as a negotiating tactic," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers. "You have bullish sentiment," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "People are tending to look at things as positively as possible." But General Motors, which imports autos from Mexico to the United States, slumped 9.0 percent, while rival Ford dropped 2.6 percent. Overseas bourses were also buffeted by the news. European stocks followed losses in Asia, despite Trump excluding Europe as an immediate target for tariffs. "These are his first direct comments on tariffs and tariff levels since becoming president-elect, and they have roiled markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading group, ahead of the Wall Street open. "It is early days, and there are plenty of opportunities for Trump to direct his attention to Europe down the line," Brooks added. The US dollar rallied against its Canadian equivalent, China's yuan and Mexico's peso, which hit its lowest level since August 2022. In other economic news, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 111.7 this month, up from 109.6 in October, boosted by greater optimism surrounding the labor market. "November's increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labor market," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. Pantheon Macroeconomics chief US economist Samuel Tombs added in a note that the increase in consumer confidence overall "likely was driven by euphoria among Republicans." "The index also jumped in late 2016, when Mr. Trump was elected for the first time," he said. Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed policy makers expect inflation to keep cooling, signaling a gradual approach to interest rate cuts if price increases ease further and the job market remains strong. New York - Dow: UP 0.3 percent at 44,860.31 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.6 percent at 6,021.63 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.6 percent at 19,174.30 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.4 percent at 8,258.61 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.9 percent at 7,194.51 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,295.98 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,442.00 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: FLAT at 19,159.20 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,259.76 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0482 from $1.0495 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2567 from $1.2568 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 153.06 yen from 154.23 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.41 pence from 83.51 pence Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.3 percent at $72.81 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.3 percent at $68.77 per barrel bur-jmb/stAt just 16 years of age, Gout Gout with his record-breaking performance at the Australian National All-Schools Championships. He ran an extraordinary 20.04 seconds for the 200m, breaking a 56-year-old Australian record. Equally impressive was his 10.04 seconds for the 100m – unfortunately it was wind-assisted and ineligible for records, but reinforced his incredible potential. For a moment, let’s reflect on the significance of his performance: So, what comes next for this exciting Queenslander? Looking ahead to the LA and Brisbane Olympics With an eye on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics, it is important to remember that Gout is still classified a junior athlete. Remarkably, he is uniquely positioned to compete concurrently at both the junior and senior World Championships. These competitions alternate every two years, providing invaluable experience in learning to manage international travel, new environments and intense world-class competition. Training approach: what does it take? Elite sprinters typically , so Gout’s progression lead perfectly into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. His training revolves around sprint-specific drills, gym sessions for strength and power, and recovery. Under coach Dianne Sheppard, his training will evolve with his age and maturity. To an outsider, it may not seem so obvious, but what will change is the complexity and specificity of the training sessions. As he grows stronger naturally, his gym work will help refine that strength to explode out of the blocks and hold his sprinting technique. Sprint-specific exercises will become increasingly tailored to enhance his acceleration and top-end speed. Recovery will also become more important as his body adjusts to greater physical demands. This is where the role of his coach is crucial. Not only does Sheppard provide the technical guidance in the gym and on the track, she will also need to navigate the multitude of internal and external factors necessary for Gout to perform on the world stage and harness his ability. Performing under pressure Rising to fame at 16 can bring enormous pressure. How an athlete – as a threat or – can be the difference between success and failure. Athletes with high self-efficacy, a strong sense of control, and an approach-oriented mindset are more likely to experience a challenge state, where they view pressure as an opportunity to perform their best. In the case of Gout, a key consideration is whether he has the cognitive maturity to cope with the pressures of his rapid rise to stardom and truly understand what it takes to be the best in the world. Even Usain Bolt, widely regarded as , acknowledged this understanding didn’t come naturally: You can’t get to the top with talent alone. You need work, you need sacrifice, you have to be dedicated. It took me time, but I learned [...] when I was young, I didn’t understand the concept of “being great”. Like many athletes, Gout will continue to develop his mental resilience and “ ”. Techniques such as , , and the are tools that sports psychologists use to help athletes enter a state of flow during competitions. Managing the expectations placed on him will be essential for his long-term success. Pressure ‘makes diamonds’ With the second fastest 200 metre under-18 time in history, Gout has drawn comparisons to the eight-time . For some, the pressures of such comparisons would be overwhelming, however when asked about his performance, Gout responded confidently: You know what they say – pressure makes diamonds and I guess I’m better than a diamond right now. This statement should not be perceived as cockiness, but confidence and a display of his athletic mindset. To infinity and beyond Gout’s performance at the recent Australian all-schools event was out of this world. With his technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills on display for the world to see, he possesses all the tools to not only be Australia’s next sprint sensation but the world’s next sprint king. And with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games just seven years away, he has the ideal timeframe to reach his full athletic potential. In the meantime, as a nation we must be patient and allow him to develop as a person and an athlete. To remove this article -UCF will attempt to shake off a dreadful offensive performance when it collides with LSU on Sunday afternoon in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The Knights (4-1) couldn't get anything going against No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday, going 21-for-62 from the field (33.9 percent) and just 2-for-17 from 3-point range (11.8 percent) en route to an 86-70 loss. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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