S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. markets also move lowerBulldogs rally to defeat Panthers at homeDynavax to Present at the 7th Annual Evercore HealthCONx ConferenceMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel has seen a change in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past month. “He's found a way to improve the way he plays the position throughout the game,” the Dolphins coach said Sunday, after Tagovailoa threw for four touchdowns in a dominant 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. “The most monumental thing that you have to overcome as a quarterback is playing the position regardless of the ebbs and flows," McDaniel added, "so not changing how you play based upon positive or negative results and letting every play stand on its own.” Tagovailoa has mastered that ability to remain even-keeled during Miami's three-game winning streak, McDaniel noted, highlighted by his 317-yard passing performance on Sunday. The Dolphins (5-6) have a thin margin for error the rest of the season but have kept themselves afloat with a strong stretch that includes two-straight 30-point games. With their win at New England (3-9) in Week 5, the Dolphins have swept their division rivals in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1999-2000. Tagovailoa, who moved to 7-0 in his career against New England, entered the game with a league-high 73.4% completion rate and went 29 for 40. He has 11 passing touchdowns and just one interception since returning from injured reserve in Week 8. “We’re still below the .500 threshold, and it’s a long way to where we want to get to," Tagovailoa said. “We’ll enjoy this win, but this next one is going to be big for us.” The Dolphins have a short turnaround with a game at Green Bay on Thursday. Backup Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa with about 11 minutes left in what was already a blowout, but a bad handoff on his first play resulted in a fumble that was recovered by cornerback Christian Gonzalez and returned 63 yards for a touchdown. It cut New England's deficit to 31-15, and Tagovailoa returned the next drive. Miami's defense held the rest of the way. Linebacker Tyrel Dodson intercepted rookie quarterback Drake Maye on New England's penultimate drive, then Miami stopped the Patriots on fourth down on the next. Jaylen Waddle caught eight passes for a season-high 144 yards and a 23-yard touchdown that stretched Miami's lead to 31-0 entering the fourth. Running back De'Von Achane scored on a 9-yard screen pass and then walked into the end zone for an 11-yard TD in the first half. Jonnu Smith finished with 87 yards on nine catches to continue his strong first season as a Dolphin. One week after catching two touchdowns with a career-high 101 yards receiving, Smith found the end zone for a 7-yard TD catch on the Dolphins' second drive. New England was shut out until tight end Austin Hooper got behind the Dolphins defense for a wide-open 38-yard touchdown catch from Maye to make it 31-7 with 13:43 left. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 221 yards with 26 yards rushing. But he couldn't overcome an overall sloppy performance by the Patriots in which they got nothing going offensively until the final quarter and had 10 penalties accepted against them. “I always say I hate losing more than I like to win," Maye said. "We got our butts whipped today, and it’s only up from here. We’ve got a bright future and the right players in there for the Patriots.” New England's best drive of the first half lasted 12 plays and covered 80 yards but included three accepted offensive penalties and ended in a missed 45-yard field goal by Joey Slye. The Patriots forced a Dolphins punt and moved down the field again on the opening drive of the second half, with Maye completing an improvised 10-yard throw on third down to receiver Kendrick Bourne. New England then tried a double pass with Bourne, whose cross-field throw fell short of Rhamondre Stevenson on 3rd-and-17. DeMario Douglas led the Patriots with 61 yards receiving. Antonio Gibson had six rushes for 30 yards. With the loss, the Patriots will finish their third straight season below .500. Its the first time since 1991-93 New England has had three straight losing seasons. “Once those guys cross the white lines, there’s nothing I can do for them,” coach Jerod Mayo said. "There’s nothing any coach can do for them. It’s my job to continue to prepare not only them, but our coaches as well.” Dolphins: LB Anthony Walker Jr. sustained a noncontact hamstring injury in the second quarter. He was helped slowly off the field by trainers and did not return. Patriots: Host Indianapolis next Sunday. Dolphins: At Green Bay on Thursday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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OTTAWA - The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months of turmoil that saw the once-united organization splinter and have its legitimacy questioned. In a news release, the council announced Victoria Pruden will be its new president, replacing Cassidy Caron, whose term expired in September. The Métis National Council has been in a state of flux after the Manitoba Métis Federation pulled out of the organization in 2021, followed by the recent departures of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan and the Métis Nation of British Columbia. It’s unclear who was heading the council before the election, and the only two remaining members are the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Nation of Ontario. The Métis National Council says Pruden will work toward advancing the rights and aspirations of Métis across the homeland. It adds the council will continue to fulfil the vision of its ancestors while paving the way for future generations. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024.NEW YORK (AP) — A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on an agitated subway rider was acquitted on Monday in a death that became a prism for differing views about public safety, valor and vigilantism. A Manhattan jury cleared Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely ‘s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week because the jury deadlocked on that count. Penny, who had shown little expression during the trial, briefly smiled as the verdict was read. While celebrating later with his attorneys, he said he felt “great.” Both applause and anger erupted in the courtroom, and Neely’s father and two supporters were ushered out after audibly reacting. Another person also left, wailing with tears. “It really, really hurts,” Neely’s father, Andre Zachery, said outside the courthouse. “I had enough of this. The system is rigged.” The case amplified many American fault lines, among them race, politics, crime, urban life, mental illness and homelessness. Neely was Black. Penny is white. There were sometimes dueling demonstrations outside the courthouse, including on Monday. High-profile Republican politicians portrayed Penny as a hero while prominent Democrats attended Neely’s funeral. Penny’s attorneys argued he was protecting himself and other subway passengers from a volatile, mentally ill man who was making alarming remarks and gestures. Penny “finally got the justice he deserved,” one of his lawyers, Thomas Kenniff, said while celebrating the outcome with him at a downtown Manhattan pub. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat whose office brought the case, said prosecutors “followed the facts and the evidence from beginning to end” and respect the verdict. The anonymous jury, which had started deliberating Tuesday, was escorted out of court to a van. Penny, 26, served four years in the Marines and went on to study architecture. Neely, 30, was a sometime subway performer with a tragic life story: His mother was killed and stuffed in a suitcase when he was a teenager. As a younger man, Neely did Michael Jackson tributes — complete with moonwalks — on the city’s streets and subways. But Neely also struggled with mental illness after losing his mother, whose boyfriend was convicted of murdering her. He subsequently was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, was repeatedly hospitalized, and used the synthetic cannabinoid K2 and realized it negatively affected his thinking and behavior, according to medical records seen at the trial. The drug was in his system when he died. Neely told a doctor in 2017 that being homeless, living in poverty and having to “dig through the garbage” for food made him feel so hopeless that he sometimes thought of killing himself, hospital records show. About six years later, he boarded a subway under Manhattan on May 1, 2023, hurled his jacket onto the floor, and declared that he was hungry and thirsty and didn’t care if he died or went to jail, witnesses said. Some told 911 operators that he tried to attack people or indicated he’d harm riders, and several testified that they were afraid. Neely was unarmed, with nothing but a muffin in his pocket, and didn’t touch any passengers. One said he made lunging movements that alarmed her enough that she shielded her 5-year-old from him. Penny came up behind Neely, grabbed his neck, took him to the floor and “put him out,” as the veteran told police at the scene. Passengers’ video showed that at one point during the roughly six-minute hold, Neely tapped an onlooker’s leg and gestured to him. Later, he briefly got an arm free. But he went still nearly a minute before Penny released him. “He’s dying,” an unseen bystander said in one video. “Let him go!” A witness who stepped in to hold down Neely’s arms testified that he told Penny to free the man, though Penny’s lawyers noted the witness’ story changed significantly over time. Penny told detectives shortly after the encounter that Neely threatened to kill people and the chokehold was an attempt to “de-escalate” the situation until police could arrive. The veteran said he held on so long because Neely periodically tried to break loose. “I wasn’t trying to injure him. I’m just trying to keep him from hurting anyone else. He’s threatening people. That’s what we learn in the Marine Corps,” Penny told the detectives. However, one of Penny’s Marine Corps instructors testified that the veteran misused a chokehold technique he’d been taught. Prosecutors said Penny reacted far too forcefully to someone he perceived as a peril, not a person. Prosecutors also argued that any need to protect passengers quickly ebbed when the train doors opened at the next station, seconds after Penny took action. Although Penny told police he’d used “a choke” or “a chokehold,” one of his lawyers, Steven Raiser, cast it as a Marine-taught chokehold “modified as a simple civilian restraint.” The defense lawyers contended Penny didn’t consistently apply enough pressure to kill Neely. Contradicting a city medical examiner’s finding, a pathologist hired by the defense said Neely died not from the chokehold but from the combined effects of K2, schizophrenia, his struggle and restraint, and a blood condition that can lead to fatal complications during exertion. Penny did not testify, but relatives, friends and fellow Marines did — describing him as an upstanding, patriotic and empathetic man. The manslaughter charge would have required proving that Penny recklessly caused Neely’s death. Criminally negligent homicide involves engaging in serious “blameworthy conduct” while not perceiving such a risk. Both charges were felonies punishable by prison time. During the criminal trial, Neely’s father filed a wrongful death suit against Penny. ___ Associated Press journalists Joseph B. Frederick and Ted Shaffrey contributed.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 'Odisha Parba 2024' programme on Sunday (November 24) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, an official said on Saturday. PM Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion. The Prime Minister is expected to take part in the event at around 5.30 p.m. on Sunday evening. Odisha Parba is a flagship event organised by Odia Samaj, a trust in Delhi. Through the programme, the Odia Samaj has been engaged in providing valuable support towards the preservation and promotion of Odia heritage, a statement read. "Continuing with the tradition, this year Odisha Parba is being organised from 22nd to 24th November. It will showcase the rich heritage of Odisha displaying colourful cultural forms and will exhibit the vibrant social, cultural and political ethos of the state. A National Seminar or Conclave led by prominent experts and distinguished professionals across various domains will also be conducted," the statement said. Meanwhile, on Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu graced the Odisha Parba 2024 in the national capital. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was also present on the occasion. Speaking at the event, President Murmu said that Odisha Parba has played an important role in making people aware of the rich heritage of Odisha's art, literature, dance, music and cuisine. She appreciated all stakeholders for organising this event for a decade in Delhi. "The President said that the Kalinga War turned 'Chandashoka' into 'Dharmashoka'. This war teaches us that peace is important for progress. Some parts of today’s world are facing conflicts. The Kalinga war chapter of Odisha’s history can show the path of peace to the world," a statement read. President Murmu said that the most important aspect of Odisha's culture is tolerance. She urged people to live with affection and harmony and work to the best of their ability for India and Odisha.None
Save Up to 32% on CMF’s Latest Wearables, and Up Your GameSouth Dakota Prep Media basketball preseason polls: Defending champion Mitchell boys open as Class AA No. 1Derek Carr is not in the picture for the time being after he fractured his non-throwing hand on Sunday . The veteran Saints passer could still be an option to see time at the end of the campaign, however. When addressing the matter on Monday, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said time will be needed for the swelling in Carr’s hand to subside. Options are being sought out he added ( h/t ESPN’s Katherine Terrell ), while noting the wrist is affected as well. Rizzi said ( via Terrell ) a move to injured reserve is not expected at this point. An IR stint would ensure a four-game absence and guarantee – unless New Orleans were to make the postseason – Carr would be sidelined until 2025. The door is still open to a comeback at the end of this season as things stand, with Rizzi adding ( via Terrell’s colleague Adam Schefter ) that surgery will not be needed. For the time being, though, the Saints will again look to their other QB options. Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener are the team’s available passers with Carr out of the picture for the immediate term. Rattler has logged three starts, but he was unable to make a notable impact in any of them. Haener, meanwhile, has made a total of seven appearances this season, including Sunday when he took over following Carr’s injury. The 2023 fourth-rounder has also failed to put up encouraging numbers during his limited time at the helm on offense. The Saints are 5-8 on the year, so a run at the postseason is unlikely at this point. That was already the case given the team’s other injuries on offense, let alone Carr going down for at least a few weeks. Provided New Orleans does not move him to IR, however, the possibility will remain that he could return to the lineup before the season is over. This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.
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Barcelona, Bayern, and Arsenal secured vital wins as Manchester City’s defensive woes continued in a dramatic Champions League matchday. New Delhi: The UEFA Champions League delivered another thrilling matchday with exciting clashes and dramatic turnarounds across Europe. Teams battled fiercely to secure vital points as the league phase nears its conclusion. From commanding wins by Atalanta and Arsenal to a resilient fightback by Feyenoord against Manchester City, the action had it all. Standout performances included Charles De Ketelaere’s brilliance for Atalanta in their 6-1 demolition of Young Boys, while Bayern Munich edged past PSG with a gritty 1-0 victory. Elsewhere, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen showcased their dominance, while Inter Milan’s narrow win over RB Leipzig solidified their top spot. However, Manchester City’s six-match winless streak continued as they let a three-goal lead slip in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Manchester City 3-3 Feyenoord 😳❗️ From 3-0 to 3-3! pic.twitter.com/i38Xid1XS8 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 26, 2024 Manchester City’s struggles continued as they threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in a dramatic Champions League encounter. This result extends Pep Guardiola’s winless run to six matches, the worst streak of his managerial career. City appeared to be in full control when Erling Haaland struck twice, either side of Ilkay Gundogan’s deflected volley. The home side dominated for most of the match, with Feyenoord offering little resistance until the final 15 minutes. Guardiola even introduced Kevin De Bruyne and youngsters James McAtee and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, seemingly confident the game was sealed. But Feyenoord fought back. Anis Hadj Moussa punished a Josko Gvardiol error to pull one back. Substitute Santiago Gimenez then made it 3-2 with a close-range finish, before David Hancko stunned the Etihad with a late equaliser. Defensive lapses and Ederson’s poor showing left City reeling. The draw halts a five-game losing streak but feels like a defeat. City now sit 15th in the Champions League table, with their form raising serious concerns. A trip to Anfield looms on Sunday, where defeat could widen the gap to the league leaders. Guardiola and his side are now staring at a genuine crisis. FC Barcelona 3-0 Brest ⭐️ FULL TIME!!! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/gWM5mFGQwX — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 26, 2024 Barcelona secured their fourth consecutive UEFA Champions League League Phase win with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Brest at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium. The victory solidified their place in the top eight and eased concerns after a recent dip in form. Though it took 65 minutes to settle into a comfortable lead, Hansi Flick’s side showcased their dominance and controlled the match throughout. The game started brightly for Barça, who took the lead after just ten minutes. Robert Lewandowski calmly converted from the penalty spot following a foul by Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot, marking his 100th Champions League goal. The hosts dictated the tempo, pressing high and recovering possession quickly, but struggled with their decision-making in the final third. Despite creating several chances, they couldn’t add to their lead before the break, with Brest’s defence and Bizot making crucial interventions. In the second half, Barcelona continued to dominate possession and create opportunities but found Brest difficult to break down. Dani Olmo came close, only to see his effort cleared off the line. Persistence paid off on 65 minutes when Gerard Martín’s pinpoint pass found Olmo, who evaded defenders and slotted home to double the advantage. Barça remained in control and sealed the win in stoppage time. Alejandro Balde delivered a perfect assist for Lewandowski, who finished with style to complete his brace. While the scoreline could have been more emphatic given their dominance, this comprehensive performance takes Barcelona a step closer to the Champions League Round of 16. In the second half, Barcelona continued to dominate possession and create opportunities but found Brest difficult to break down. Dani Olmo came close, only to see his effort cleared off the line. Persistence paid off on 65 minutes when Gerard Martín’s pinpoint pass found Olmo, who evaded defenders and slotted home to double the advantage. Barca remained in control and sealed the win in stoppage time. Alejandro Balde delivered a perfect assist for Lewandowski, who finished with style to complete his brace. While the scoreline could have been more emphatic given their dominance, this comprehensive performance takes Barcelona a step closer to the Champions League Round of 16. Bayern Munich 1-0 Paris St. Germain 🔔 FULL TIME – Victory at home! +3 in the #UCL 👏❤️ #FCBayern #MiaSanMia | #FCBPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/BYE23dXXih — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 26, 2024 Bayern Munich edged out Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a gritty encounter on Tuesday evening at the Allianz Arena in matchday five of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League League Phase. Vincent Kompany’s side earned a vital three points thanks to Kim Min-jae’s first-half header, moving them closer to a top-eight finish while delivering a blow to PSG’s chances. Kompany fielded a strong XI featuring Manuel Neuer, Raphael Guerreiro, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, and Alphonso Davies in defence; Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in midfield; and Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Harry Kane in attack. The opening minutes saw Bayern miss a golden chance as Musiala’s close-range effort was saved, while PSG immediately countered but failed to capitalise through Ousmane Dembele. Both sides exchanged half-chances, with Coman narrowly missing after a brilliant solo run and PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery firing wide from a promising position. The breakthrough came just after the half-hour mark when Kim Min-jae rose highest to head home following a scrambled PSG clearance from a corner. Bayern nearly doubled their lead moments later, but Coman’s audacious lob bounced onto the roof of the net. As the half concluded, Leroy Sane forced a save from Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Bayern heading into the break one goal up. The second half started with drama as PSG’s Dembele received a second yellow card for a foul on Davies, reducing the French champions to 10 men. Despite the numerical advantage, Bayern found PSG difficult to break down and missed opportunities to extend their lead. Musiala struck the post after a superb solo effort, while substitute Michael Olise came close immediately after his introduction but couldn’t find the finish. In the dying moments, Serge Gnabry stretched for a Thomas Muller cross but failed to convert, though it mattered little as Bayern secured the win. The result puts them in 11th place, just a point off the top eight, with a favourable schedule remaining. This defeat ends PSG’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages. Inter Milan 1-0 RB Leipzig ANOTHER BIG WIN 🖤💙 #ForzaInter #InterRBL #UCL pic.twitter.com/4ttb7pWpNQ — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) November 26, 2024 Inter Milan edged past RB Leipzig 1-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday, thanks to an own goal by Castello Lukeba. The narrow victory at the San Siro sees the Italian champions move to the top of the standings, remaining unbeaten in the league phase. The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Federico Dimarco’s dangerous free kick caused havoc in Leipzig’s defence, forcing Lukeba to turn the ball into his net inadvertently. Inter maintained control for most of the match, creating a few chances to double their lead, but failed to capitalise. Leipzig’s struggles were evident as they offered little going forward, extending their winless run to five matches in the competition. The German side remains rooted at the bottom of the table with no points, facing an early exit. Inter’s win takes them to 13 points, one ahead of Barcelona, who defeated Brest 3-0. Liverpool and Real Madrid, set to face off on Wednesday, will look to challenge the top positions. With one match remaining, Inter are firmly in control of their destiny and edging closer to securing a top-eight finish. Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 RB Salzburg Was. Für. Ein. Abend. 🔥😮💨 🔙 #B04SAL 5:0 pic.twitter.com/UkefkbESQY — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) November 26, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen reignited their Champions League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over RB Salzburg on Tuesday night. Florian Wirtz starred with a brace, and Xabi Alonso’s side made light work of their Austrian opponents at the BayArena. The home side stormed into an early lead. Wirtz opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute after Samson Baidoo’s handball, and Alejandro Grimaldo doubled the advantage three minutes later with a superb free kick. Wirtz added his second just before the half-hour mark, weaving through Salzburg’s defence to slot home. After the break, Leverkusen maintained their intensity. Patrik Schick made it 4-0 midway through the second half, and Aleix Garcia completed the rout with a well-taken goal in the 72nd minute. Salzburg’s goalkeeper Alexander Schlager made several crucial saves to prevent an even heavier defeat. The win lifts Leverkusen to 10 points in the standings, putting them back on track for a top-eight finish. Meanwhile, Salzburg remain stuck on three points, having suffered their fourth loss in five games. Leverkusen’s attacking fluidity and defensive solidity will provide a massive boost as they prepare for their final league-phase fixtures. Sporting 1-5 Arsenal Putting on a show at Sporting 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Yi9MgRZEkl — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2024 Arsenal delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting CP at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, making a bold statement in their Champions League campaign. The win propels the Gunners into the top eight of the league phase, signalling a return to their dominant form. From the outset, Arsenal overwhelmed the Portuguese champions. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 7th minute, capitalising on a superb cross from Jurrien Timber, who was excellent throughout. Kai Havertz doubled the lead with a simple finish after Bukayo Saka’s clever assist. Gabriel Magalhaes made it 3-0 in first-half stoppage time, converting a well-rehearsed corner that left Sporting stunned. Despite a strong response from Sporting early in the second half, including Gonçalo Inacio’s goal from a corner, Arsenal regained control. Martin Odegaard’s relentless pressing earned a penalty, coolly converted by Saka, restoring Arsenal’s dominance. Leandro Trossard added a fifth with a header late on, capping off a comprehensive performance. Defensively, Arsenal were superb, nullifying Victor Gyokeres, Sporting’s in-form striker. The win showcases Arsenal’s growing confidence and momentum. With their fluid attack and solid defence back to their best, the Gunners are emerging as serious contenders in Europe once again. BSC Young Boys 1-6 Atalanta FULL TIME | Per notti come questa 🌌 Nights like these ✨ #UCL #YoungBoysAtalanta 1-6 FT #GoAtalantaGo ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/6Ybd55PYAJ — Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) November 26, 2024 Charles De Ketelaere put on a masterclass as Atalanta crushed Young Boys 6-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, underlining their attacking prowess. The Belgian forward was the star of the night, contributing three assists and scoring twice in a scintillating display. Atalanta wasted no time, with De Ketelaere setting up Mateo Retegui to open the scoring in the 9th minute. Although Silvere Ganvoula equalised for Young Boys just two minutes later, the visitors quickly regained control. De Ketelaere restored Atalanta’s lead with a well-taken goal in the 28th minute and turned provider again three minutes later, delivering an assist to Sead Kolasinac for a third. The first-half onslaught continued as Retegui netted his second in the 39th minute, once again assisted by De Ketelaere, as the Italian striker made the most of a perfectly weighted pass. Atalanta carried a commanding 4-1 lead into the break. The dominance resumed after halftime, with De Ketelaere adding a fifth goal in the 56th minute. His low shot from the edge of the box took a deflection, leaving the Young Boys keeper helpless. Substituted in the 75th minute to a standing ovation, De Ketelaere had already sealed his status as the man of the match. Lazar Samardzic rounded off the rout with a stoppage-time goal, ensuring Atalanta’s emphatic victory. Click for more latest Football news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Nillohit Bagchi is enthusiastic young football journalist with a keen eye for detail, delivering fresh insights and dynamic coverage of global matches.
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . Saquon Barkley has become the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. There’s no better home run hitter playing football right now. Barkley had touchdown runs of 72 and 70 yards for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. He now has five runs of 50-plus yards this season and is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley’s historic performance against the Rams — his 255 yards set a team record — captivated a national audience and turned him into a fan favorite for the AP NFL MVP award. He’s not the betting favorite, however. Josh Allen has the best odds at plus-150, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook. Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is next at plus-250 followed by Barkley at plus-400. Running backs have won the award 18 times, including three-time winner Jim Brown, who was the AP’s first NFL MVP in 1957. Quarterbacks have dominated the award, winning it 45 times. Only three players who weren’t QBs or RBs have been MVP. It takes a special season for a non-QB to win it mainly because the offense goes through the signal caller. Quarterbacks handle the ball every offensive snap, run the show and get the credit when things go well and the blame when it doesn’t. Adrian Peterson was the most recent non-QB to win it when he ran for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. Playing for a winning team matters, too. Nine of the past 11 winners played for a No. 1 seed with the other two winners on a No. 2 seed. The Vikings earned the sixth seed when Pederson was MVP. Barkley is a major reason why the Eagles (9-2) are leading the NFC East and only trail Detroit (10-1) by one game for the top spot in the conference. Does he have a realistic chance to win the MVP award? Kicker Mark Moseley was the MVP in the strike-shortened 1982 season when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 16 of 19 extra points in nine games for Washington. If voters once selected a kicker, everyone has a chance, especially a game-changer such as Barkley. Defensive tackle Alan Page was the MVP in 1971 and linebacker Lawrence Taylor won it in 1986. Running back Christian McCaffrey finished third in voting last year and wide receiver Justin Jefferson placed fifth in 2022. The Offensive Player of the Year award and Defensive Player of the Year award recognize the best all-around players on both sides of the ball, allowing voters to recognize non-QBs if they choose. Wide receivers and running backs have won the AP OPOY award seven times over the past 11 seasons. McCaffrey was the 2023 winner. The AP’s new voting format introduced in 2022 also gives non-QBs a better opportunity to get MVP recognition. Voter submit their top five picks for each award, with a weighted point system. Previously, voters made one choice for each award. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league vote for MVP and seven other awards. The awards are based on regular-season performance. The Chiefs (10-1) and Bills (9-2) already are in position to lock up postseason berths right after Thanksgiving. Kansas City clinches a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas on Black Friday and a loss by Miami on Thursday night, or a win plus a loss by Denver on Monday night. Buffalo can wrap up a fifth straight AFC East title with a victory over San Francisco on Sunday and a loss by the Dolphins. It’s not a given that the Dallas Cowboys will be looking for a new head coach after this season. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday on local radio that Mike McCarthy could end up getting a contract extension. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left,” Jones said. McCarthy led the Cowboys (4-7) to three straight 12-win seasons, but they went 1-3 in the playoffs and haven’t reached the NFC championship game since winning the Super Bowl 29 years ago. Injuries have contributed to the team’s struggles this season, but Dallas was just 3-5 before Dak Prescott was lost for the rest of the season. The Cowboys upset Washington last week and their next four games are against teams that currently have losing records. If they somehow end up 9-8 or even 8-9, Jones could make a case for keeping McCarthy. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflCHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. GCC the Company", )) , a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announces that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Company's local and foreign currency long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and US$500 million senior notes due 2032 to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', both with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects GCC's strong operating performance, solid organic growth and financial position. Fitch's report highlights five key drivers behind GCC's rating upgrade: Solid operating performance, supported by resilient demand and the Odessa plant expansion. Disciplined financial management, prioritizing a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility. Strategic expansion driven by targeted investments. Strong leadership positions in the United States and Mexico. Vertical integration and an efficient distribution network, mitigating competitive pressures and sustaining cost efficiency. Fitch Ratings also highlights that GCC's rating reflects its solid business position in the cement, concrete and aggregates segments; diversified asset base; as well as a strong free cash flow generation through different economic cycles. This document is submitted in compliance with Article 50 of the Mexican Issuers' Regulation (Circular Única de Emisoras). About GCC GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction‐related services in the United States and Mexico, with an annual cement production capacity of 6 million metric tons. Founded in 1941, the Company's shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC*. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements. All statements that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, among others, changes in macroeconomic, political, legal, public health crises including COVID-19, governmental or business conditions in the markets where GCC operates; changes in interest rates, inflation rates and currency exchange rates; performance of the construction industry; and pricing, business strategy and other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from the beliefs, projections, and estimates described herein. GCC assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. For further information, contact: GCC Investor Relations Sahory Ogushi +52 (614) 442 3176 + 1 (303) 739 5943 soguship@gcc.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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