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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Trump's DOGE to Capitol HillHelp grow our newsroom during end-of-year fundraising, joining the hundreds of San Franciscans who support us by donating below. The Central Valley man who police killed last week — purportedly attempting to arrest him for an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco — thought very highly of law enforcement, his social media presence shows. Hodge, whose identity has been reported widely in the media but remains unconfirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, ran his own private security firm called Covert Guardian Solutions based in Lodi, in San Joaquin County. Hodge and his company are licensed with the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. His company website advertises protection for high-profile individuals as well as security and surveillance for businesses. On his social media page, Hodge posted photos of a vehicle, labeled with Covert Guardian Solutions branding, outside both the Dior store and the nearby Louis Vuitton store. Police believe that Hodge was working as a security guard outside the Dior store when officers approached him on Friday around 1:35 a.m., to arrest him for allegedly driving onto a sidewalk and running down three people with his car earlier on Thursday evening. Instead, for reasons that police have yet to explain, they ended up shooting him to death. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily newsletter below. Police said they identified the suspect from witness statements and video of the scene. A representative at Dior on Monday declined to confirm whether Hodge was working for their store, or confirm what security companies it contracts with. In addition to working in private security, Hodge wrote on his social media pages that he was a police officer for six years, an army veteran, and also worked as a firefighter, EMT, and in other forms of private security for several years, though these jobs could not be independently confirmed. Hodge also said he received a law degree from the Drivon School of Law at Humphreys University in Stockton, and was an active commenter about police matters on local law enforcement pages. Hodge was also a gun ownership advocate, making references on social media to his 2nd Amendment rights and calling the state “Commifornia,” apparently for its gun compliance laws. He also made posts about the state of San Francisco, with one calling the city “San FranFeces” and another calling for the boycott of San Francisco and its sanctuary city laws. On Thursday evening, police said Hodge allegedly drove an SUV near Kearny and Sutter streets onto the sidewalk, striking two teenagers in his path and hitting a man on an e-bike . Police believe Hodge was pursuing the man on the e-bike, though it is unclear why. A purported witness posted on Reddit that they were driving a car near an SUV as the driver of the SUV was parallel parking, when an apparent delivery man on an e-bike attempted to weave between the two cars. The SUV driver clipped the cyclist, the witness wrote, and became “super aggressive” demanding the cyclist’s “license and registration.” Cynthia Gaffney said in an interview on Monday that she was just crossing Sutter Street on Thursday when an SUV came hurtling around the corner from Kearny Street and onto the Sutter sidewalk. “When he careened around the corner, he was totally out of control,” Gaffney said. “It was like he suddenly hit the gas at full speed ... [he] might’ve rolled over with just a tiny bit more momentum.” Gaffney said the man on the bicycle appeared to be a delivery driver, and that he fled into a Sutter Street parking garage after the collision, leaving behind his bike. The driver, who Gaffney described as tall and white, did not pursue the cyclist, and was gone by the time police arrived at the scene. “The security guy opens up very calmly, opens the back of the trunk of the SUV,” Gaffney said, noting the man was dressed like a security guard and had a firearm strapped to his person. “There was just a weird calmness about it.” Photo from Pete Hodge’s Facebook page. Police officials said in a press conference on Friday that the man tried to put the bike into his car , but instead took other items left behind by the cyclist. About seven hours later at 1:35 a.m., police tracked the SUV in question to the nearby Dior store at Grant Avenue and Post Street, where they came upon Hodge. The SUV in question matches one in photos on Hodge’s company website. It appears that at some point in the evening, Hodge may have changed his license plate: A witness of the SUV hit-and-run sent a photo with one license plate, while news footage of the SUV being towed hours later showed a different license plate. Assistant Chief David Lazar said on Friday that officers attempted to arrest Hodge, but ultimately ended up shooting him . Lazar could not say why the shooting occurred or confirm whether Hodge was on duty, but said a gun he believed to be Hodge’s was recovered at the scene. On Friday, the Dior store’s glass front was pierced with bullet holes, which were quickly covered up later in the day. It is unclear which area of the army or which police department Hodge may have worked for, or for how long. But on his Facebook page, Hodge, who lived in Lodi in San Joaquin County, was enthusiastic about policing and regularly posted photos of police vehicles or badges from different jurisdictions. In 2021, Hodge made the Stockton police badge — with a “thin blue line” across it — his profile picture on Facebook. He commented on the Lodi Police Department page for the rehiring of a police officer, apparently referring to an officer who was fired for violating a Covid-19 stay-at-home order. On a photo of a vehicle painted black and white like a police car with lights on top, Hodge commented about its legality, citing a California vehicle code. Originally from Connecticut, Hodge studied Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, according to his online profiles. In addition to his law degree, his profiles state that he also received a master’s degree in Legal Studies from private non-profit Humphreys University. 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Expect disruptions as the Mongrel Mob farewells its Napier president 'Heil Dogg' this weekend, police say. 'Heil Dogg' is also known as Angus Benson and Angus Ratima. His body is at his mother's home in Maraenui, and will be taken to the nearby gang headquarters on Friday, where he will lie for his last night and for poroporoaki (farewell) before a funeral service on Saturday in Marewa. Extra police have been brought in from across the country and a number of roading checkpoints have resulted in two vehicles being seized, four breath tests failed and one arrest for disorder. There have also been a handful of people who've had gang insignia taken off them under new laws banning patches in public . Hawke's Bay area commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore told RNZ police were expecting a large number of people to attend the tangi. "We know that Benson had a wide reach within the community both from a family perspective and whatever other interests he had... real strong in the rugby fraternity. "We are expecting a large number of people to come pay their respects from whatever walks of live they happen to choose - but certainly, and I'll emphasise, that he was a community member as well as whatever other things he chose to do." Police have brought in extra officers from all over the country, including public order teams and gang disruption units. "Essentially everybody that can wear a blue uniform from within our own capacity is what we've deployed out and about... Our focus is high visibility and to provide that reassurance and to be able to react to anything should we need to. "We think we've got the right sort of capacity to respond to whatever we need to at the time." 'Really gentle, really polite and caring' Police said Benson's death was not being treated as suspicious. and would be referred to the coroner. Locals RNZ spoke to in Maraenui said everyone was in disbelief that Benson was dead. "The whole community is in shock, no one can believe what's happened - they're still coming to terms with it. The community is really pulling together and it's quite sombre, Heil's was a really good guy, he was a really good customer," said one person. Benson was the leader of the Mongrel Mob's Barbarian chapter in Napier, but Maraenui Four Square owner Multitude Parihar remembered him as a customer who loved Kapiti ice cream . "He was really gentle, really polite and really caring. Even his dad was a regular customer. Feeling so sad for them." Parihar said there had been an influx of gang members into Maraenui, but no issues had arisen. "Yeah it's a lot, very busy. Expecting a lot tomorrow and on Saturday." Around the corner at the Mongrel Mob's Napier headquarters, a marquee and food truck had been set up on the lawn and a social media post warned tangi attendees about road closures at Benson's mother's house nearby, urging everyone to behave. A source told RNZ the tangi was expected to be peaceful, and gang members would respect the new laws banning patches in public. One local said the police presence had been over the top. "The community spirit, the family spirit is amazing. Everyone is looking out for each other but they want the police to bugger off and leave them to it." Sycamore said there had been been a variety of interactions at checkpoints. "Anecdotal feedback ranges from, 'Hey it's really great to see police here doing what you're doing,' through to, 'I've been stopped a number of times and I'm over it...' but probably in stronger language than that." Benson's body will be moved down the street to the gang pad on Saturday for a poroporoaki - a farewell - before his funeral service at the Napier Tech Sports Club in Marewa on Saturday. "The public can be assured police are ready to respond to any issues if and when they arise, and will maintain high visibility until funeral commemorations have concluded. "There will be no tolerance for breaches of the law, including the Gangs Act 2024, nor for any unsafe or intimidating behaviour," said Sycamore. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada’s premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan over possible U.S. tariffs, where Conservative premiers lobby their Republican counterparts and left-leaning leaders court the Democrats, while the federal government focuses on president-elect Donald Trump. Eby says the premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to approach politicians and business leaders in the United States, as talks over Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico ramp up. He says it has been discussed that Conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia’s John Houston are well-placed to lobby their contacts with Republican governors and business leaders. In a year-end interview, Eby says as a New Democrat leader he will likely have more in common speaking with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. He says Canada’s diversity of representation, ranging from the right and left sides of the political spectrum, can bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. Eby also says — if it is deemed helpful — he is prepared to appear on American’s right-leaning Fox News TV network as did premiers Ford and Smith. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Dirk Meissner, The Canadian PressDejan Kulusevski rescued a point for Tottenham on Ange Postecoglou's Glasgow return in an entertaining 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League. The former Celtic manager arrived at Ibrox with an out-of-form, injury-hit side and was fortunate to leave without defeat after an unconvincing performance that leaves them winless in five games. Postecoglou brought Kulusevski on at half time and he fired into the bottom right corner at the end of a well-worked move to keep Spurs in the hunt for automatic qualification, but they still needed a superb late save from Fraser Forster to deny Cyriel Dessers a winner. Player ratings: Rangers: Butland (7); Tavernier (7), Souttar (6), Propper (7), Jefte (7); Bajrami (7), Raskin (7), Diomande (7); Cerny (7), Igamane (8), Ridwan (7). Subs: Balogun (7), Barron (6), Sterling (6), Dessers (6), Fraser (n/a) Tottenham: Forster (8); Porro (6), Dragusin (6), Gray (6), Udogie (6); Bissouma (6), Bentancur (6), Maddison (6); Johnson (6), Son (6), Werner (4). Subs: Kulusevski (8), Solanke (7), Sarr (6), Bergvall (5) Player of the Match: Fraser Forster Rangers had led when Hamza Igamane tucked home from James Tavernier's smart pass behind the Tottenham defence just two minutes into the second half, and had the ball in the net late on when Dessers turned in from an offside position. The hosts deserved to be ahead having had the better of the first half. Forster tipped over Nedim Bajrami's shot and also denied Vaclav Cerny twice. Trending Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The visitors had only one shot on target - a tame effort from close range - during the first half, with the misfiring Timo Werner lacking confidence in front of goal, while the offside Brennan Johnson was somehow denied by Jack Butland's point-blank save. Rangers were dealt a blow when John Souttar was forced off injured in the 35th minute but they head into Sunday's League Cup final against Celtic with confidence after another promising display. Also See: Live Europa League table Europa League results Stream Sky Sports with NOW Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp Postecoglou: An important point but Werner performance unacceptable Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou said: "A tough game, as expected, obviously with the atmosphere in the stadium. The first half was pretty tight with no clear-cut for either side. "When they score straight after half-time the energy levels obviously go up and it's going to be a tough one to claw back, but I thought we worked our way back in well. "The substitutes made a difference and we scored a good goal, had other good moments and a great save by Fraser [Forster] at the end. In the context of where we are in Europe, an important point." On Timo Werner's performance: "He wasn't playing anywhere near the level he should. When you've got 18-year-olds [playing] it's not acceptable to me and I said that to Timo. He's a senior German international. "The moment we're in right now, it's not like we've got many options. I need everyone to at least be going out there trying to give the best of themselves. His performance in the first half wasn't acceptable." Boyd: Were Spurs trying? Sky Sports' Kris Boyd: "Philippe Clement will be the happier of the two managers. The financial gulf between the two teams is absolutely huge. That doesn't mean to say you can't go and get a result, and Rangers have shown that tonight. "It took a terrific finish from Kulusevski when he came on to get Tottenham the equaliser, but Rangers, throughout the game, caused problems. They played really, really well, had some great individual performances. Nicolas Raskin was excellent in the middle of the pitch, Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz. "Tottenham, at some stages in that match, you just thought to yourself, are they actually trying? Are they working hard? Because everything was so slow, even going to close Rangers' players down, they just looked off it. "I get that they've got a lot of injuries, but that should give others an opportunity to show they're good enough to be at the club and forget about the ones that are injured. "There are lots of top talented players in that Tottenham team that are missing, but I didn't think they'd done enough to win the game tonight, that's for sure." Kulusevski: Everyone needs to do more Tottenham goalscorer Dejan Kulusevski speaking to TNT Sports: "Rangers played very well, we struggled a bit. We didn't play well enough to win the game. Rangers played a perfect game, it's a beautiful stadium, the fans helped them a lot. "I wanted to change something, to make something happen and I succeeded once but not enough today. It's always important to score but we've got to start winning games now. It's time to win on Sunday. "Everybody needs to do a little more than we're doing now." Clement: We should have won Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rangers manager Philippe Clement said: "They took the challenge with both hands, they grabbed it and showed what we wanted them to show everybody. "I still leave now thinking we should have won, we deserved to win the game but I think it was a very good advertisement for Scottish football to compete with a Premier League team at full strength. "I want that mentality within my squad - that they were not satisfied with the point, they felt they were really close to winning." On John Souttar's injury: "It's not a good thing when you have to come off in the first half but we'll find more in the coming days." What's coming up in the Europa League? Tom from Southampton became a millionaire for free with Super 6! Could you be the next jackpot winner? Play for free!

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Even in this banner season for military academy football — complete with winning streaks, national rankings and a conference championship — the biggest goal remains the same. For Army: Beat Navy. For Navy: Beat Army. With the college football landscape changing at a furious rate, the significance of this matchup adds a dose of tradition to mid-December, amid all that talk about the transfer portal and the new expanded playoff. "We've had a good year. You make it a great year by winning this game coming up on Saturday. Frankly, that's just the way it goes around here," Army coach Jeff Monken said. "It's a game and a season really all of its own. We don't apologize for talking about it all the time. We talk about it all the time, and it's 365 days a year." Saturday in Landover, Maryland, is the 125th matchup between Army and Navy, and although these two programs are long removed from their days winning national titles and Heisman Trophies, this is a historic moment in the rivalry. The Black Knights and Midshipmen have combined for 19 wins this season, their highest total ever entering this game. Army (11-1) is ranked 19th in the AP poll after beating Tulane last week to win the American Athletic Conference — the first league title of any kind in the team's 134-year history. Navy (8-3) was ranked as well earlier this season after starting with six straight victories. "I knew we were going to be an improved football team," Navy coach Brian Newberry said. "Didn't know exactly what that was going to look like. I think certainly we've improved in a lot of different areas. I'm excited about the season we've had." Common opponents This was Army's first season in the AAC, putting the Black Knights and Midshipmen in the same league, although their annual matchup is considered a nonconference game. For a while, there was a chance the teams could meet twice, with a conference championship clash coming before the regularly scheduled Army-Navy game, but that didn't happen. Their most prominent common opponent came from outside the league. Notre Dame handed both Navy and Army its first loss, beating the Midshipmen 51-14 and the Black Knights 49-14. Within the AAC, both teams beat Temple, UAB and East Carolina. Army beat Tulane and Rice and Navy lost to those two teams. Army and Navy also each won its nonconference game against Air Force. Trophy time Those victories over Air Force mean this season's Commander-In-Chief's Trophy comes down to the Army-Navy game. It's the first time since 2017 that both teams enter this game with a shot at the trophy. It's also the first time since 2017 that both teams enter the game with bowl bids secured. Navy faces Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl and Army takes on Marshall in the Independence Bowl. Back in Maryland This year's Army-Navy game is at the Washington Commanders' home stadium in Landover. It was also held there in 2011. This is the first time the game has been in Maryland since Baltimore hosted it in 2016. Baltimore is also up next in 2025. Chasing a record Army quarterback Bryson Daily has 29 rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the FBS lead with running back Ashton Jeanty, Boise State's Heisman finalist. Only one QB in FBS history has run for more TDs in a season than Daily. That was Navy's Keenan Reynolds, with 31 in 2013. "You come here to play in this game. The biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium. It's awesome," Daily said. "None of the games that happened before this matter. We're going into this game like we're 0-0, they're 0-0 because that's just how you have to come into this game." Decisive Navy's closest game this season — win or lose — was a 56-44 win over Memphis. The Midshipmen are the only FBS team that hasn't had a game this season decided by eight points or fewer.How Is Gold Taxed?

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ABC has made the holiday season a little brighter thanks to The Great Christmas Light Fight . Season 12 is currently underway with more elaborate and unique displays. Even though Carter Oosterhouse has been judging for more than a decade, the longtime judge continues to be impressed. The construction expert and interior designer Taniya Nayak has the difficult task of deciding who out of the four families they visit in each episode takes home $50,000 and the coveted trophy. Here Oosterhouse talks about the show’s longevity and what his residence looks like during the holidays with his wife, actress Amy Smart . It’s amazing how this show has become such an annual holiday tradition for families to watch together. Carter Oosterhouse: The Great Christmas Light Fight is the gift that keeps on giving. The more we are on, the more people come up to me at the airport and reflect on how it’s a tradition for them. They tell me, “We know it’s Christmas time when we see this show come on air.” The family programming this embodies is so sweet and perfect for the holiday season. You have the holiday movies on, which are nostalgic and fun. This is a little bit different, yet gives the same moment for families to gather and have a nice little night at home. Disney/Jim Gensheimer How would you say your judging eye has evolved? That’s a good question. I think sometimes as a judge you don’t even realize how these displays continue to get better. And it’s not just bigger. It’s more than more lights. I always say I can pick the winner right when the lights go on, but that’s not always true because now what I’ve seen is the creativity level has skyrocketed. People are more and more creative than ever before. It’s not just about putting lights on a tree or making sure the balance is correct or the color profile is engaging and interesting. It’s really about creativity. What that means is people are starting to tell stories with their lights. That’s fascinating. In scripted or nonscripted TV, it’s all about telling a story. When you watch something, that is why you keep going back to it. Now these families with these light displays are telling stories. As the viewer, it’s so much more dynamic and interesting to the point you have to scratch your head and say, “I’m blown away. I’m shocked. Just when you think you’ve seen them all, you haven’t.” Technology has also advanced within these displays through computer programming and drones. The technology is there and every year it gets better. Sometimes we do have people who are extremely good with computers and putting light and synchronized lights together, but that’s not always the winner. I don’t want to say it’s usually not the winner, but it seems to me what I have learned is over time I go back to the creative ones. Those are going to be the winners. If they can throw tech in there, even better because it makes it faster, more efficient maybe, and more interesting to some degree. As far as technology goes, every year we’re seeing something different. The light fighters who have been doing it for decades and are at the forefront of this technology, really geek out over that. I do too. I love learning more about it. Then some people who are doing it for the first time knock your socks off because they have no frame of reference. They just want to do something they want to do and in their mind is really cool. I’m always amazed at the dedication of these participants. The light fighters work extremely hard. They are very diligent with what they are doing. The families are in the grind. When September comes around, they are starting to put their lights up and it’s all hands on deck. It’s a lot of work. As a judge too, I want to make sure I applaud them and give them the credit they deserve. It is impressive to see the lengths they go. These guys are beyond the next level. They know the drill. They take the kids to school, go to work, and then come home to start working on their display at all hours of the night. Then they get up the next day and do the same thing. The cool thing is I’d say 99 percent of the people are happy to do this for their community. That’s the best part. On your travels, have there been places you never thought about going but are glad you went? For Trading Spaces , we traveled all over the United States. I think that was the indoctrination of a really crazy travel schedule. I’d say the good thing is I can go back to some of these areas. To your point, I do get to see areas that have lit up these lights or sometimes they are theme parks because we do heavyweights as well. We get into bigger areas that have the capability of dressing it up. Those are eye-opening. I’m in this last round of shooting right now where there are plenty of places I’ve said, “I want to bring my daughter back here.” That’s a sign they’ve done a really good job. You and Taniya are solo judging in these episodes, but do you talk much? We touch base a couple of times during the season and before. It’s funny because it is all very similar for us. There is a progression of what these light fighters are doing. I always feel like I can figure it out if they are going to be a top tier when the lights go on. Lately, I feel as you’ve gotten into it, this is not what I expected at all and even better. That’s fun. Taniya and I have been on the same page with all that. Carter Oosterhouse and Amy Smart at “Common Ground” Screening. (Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images) Does this being known for this show put pressure on you at home to deliver a good display? Does Amy get you to work? Good question. It used to be my wife saying, “So what are we doing? Why aren’t we having any lights?” I say, “I am the judge of The Great Christmas Light Fight . I feel like I would not do a service and carry out the oath of being a judge and fail miserably putting lights up.” Usually, when I get home it’s a lot closer to Christmas. So, we do the inside. I’ve been trying to bring back things people make as a builder and duplicate them. There are a lot of makers out there. You see this guy who has been working in his workshop, who has this crazy Santa Claus walking up a ladder built on a timing system. I think that’s really cool that I want to go home and do that. So I have dabbled in those. You mentioned you’re filming right now for next year. Do you go back and watch the episodes airing as a family at home? We try to, absolutely, when I’m not shooting for next year. We critique. If my daughter is into it, I feel like I’m doing my job. There are tons of shows she can watch, especially during the holidays. I feel if she is into it, I’m doing alright. What’s your go-to Christmas movies to watch? Do you watch Amy’s movie Just Friends ? I feel sometimes people forget that is a Christmas movie. Just Friends , we do watch that. That is definitely a Christmas movie. We go back to all the nostalgic movies. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation , we run back through all that. Now there are all these shows, too. Like these Christmas baking shows. I feel like those are of interest to us too. I guess we’re finding shows I never thought I would watch and falling into. Also, being on a show this long, we’re so thankful it has been on the air this long and having such a successful run. You go through a rollercoaster of emotions. Right now, we’re doing great. It’s fun. It’s a new interest not just on the show but on Christmas too. It’s all about being loved ones. This experience has really helped me dive deeper into the whole Christmas world and look at it from other angles compared to when I first started on the show. Anything you can tease about the episodes to come? There is one episode that is coming up, and what was really of interest was the coordination. Not just of the lights but things that these blow molds were doing within the light display. We see a lot of coordination from the tech world, but when you can take traditional elements and mix those into a newer feel, that was really impressive. There was this choir of blow molds in the show, and that was so dynamic because you think, “Wait? Are those blow molds singing to me now?” There was a ton of them. Not only was it visually interesting but to hear it was amazing. What do you want to see from the show moving forward? I do like the heavyweights. Those are really fun to shoot because they are on such a different level. It’s also the community is helping out as well. You just have more people involved. I’d like to see more of those to tell you the truth because there seems to be a lot more people, which creates a bigger energy. That’s not to say the homes don’t do that. We only do one of these types of episodes a year, but I’d love to see more of them. The Great Christmas Light Fight , Thursdays, 8/7c, ABC More Headlines:At the same time, the other teams in the bottom three of the Premier League are looking at Wolves' plight with a mixture of concern and vindication. The struggle for survival in the top division is a brutal one, and every point gained or lost can have far-reaching consequences for the teams involved. The closeness of the relegation battle means that no team can afford to rest on their laurels or take their foot off the gas, as the difference between safety and relegation can be razor-thin.Even in this banner season for military academy football — complete with winning streaks, national rankings and a conference championship — the biggest goal remains the same. For Army: Beat Navy. For Navy: Beat Army. With the college football landscape changing at a furious rate, the significance of this matchup adds a dose of tradition to mid-December, amid all that talk about the transfer portal and the new expanded playoff. "We've had a good year. You make it a great year by winning this game coming up on Saturday. Frankly, that's just the way it goes around here," Army coach Jeff Monken said. "It's a game and a season really all of its own. We don't apologize for talking about it all the time. We talk about it all the time, and it's 365 days a year." Saturday in Landover, Maryland, is the 125th matchup between Army and Navy, and although these two programs are long removed from their days winning national titles and Heisman Trophies, this is a historic moment in the rivalry. The Black Knights and Midshipmen have combined for 19 wins this season, their highest total ever entering this game. Army (11-1) is ranked 19th in the AP poll after beating Tulane last week to win the American Athletic Conference — the first league title of any kind in the team's 134-year history. Navy (8-3) was ranked as well earlier this season after starting with six straight victories. "I knew we were going to be an improved football team," Navy coach Brian Newberry said. "Didn't know exactly what that was going to look like. I think certainly we've improved in a lot of different areas. I'm excited about the season we've had." This was Army's first season in the AAC, putting the Black Knights and Midshipmen in the same league, although their annual matchup is considered a nonconference game. For a while, there was a chance the teams could meet twice, with a conference championship clash coming before the regularly scheduled Army-Navy game, but that didn't happen. Their most prominent common opponent came from outside the league. Notre Dame handed both Navy and Army its first loss, beating the Midshipmen 51-14 and the Black Knights 49-14. Within the AAC, both teams beat Temple, UAB and East Carolina. Army beat Tulane and Rice and Navy lost to those two teams. Army and Navy also each won its nonconference game against Air Force. Those victories over Air Force mean this season's Commander-In-Chief's Trophy comes down to the Army-Navy game. It's the first time since 2017 that both teams enter this game with a shot at the trophy. It's also the first time since 2017 that both teams enter the game with bowl bids secured. Navy faces Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl and Army takes on Marshall in the Independence Bowl. This year's Army-Navy game is at the Washington Commanders' home stadium in Landover. It was also held there in 2011. This is the first time the game has been in Maryland since Baltimore hosted it in 2016. Baltimore is also up next in 2025. Army quarterback Bryson Daily has 29 rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the FBS lead with running back Ashton Jeanty, Boise State's Heisman finalist. Only one QB in FBS history has run for more TDs in a season than Daily. That was Navy's Keenan Reynolds, with 31 in 2013. "You come here to play in this game. The biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium. It's awesome," Daily said. "None of the games that happened before this matter. We're going into this game like we're 0-0, they're 0-0 because that's just how you have to come into this game." Navy's closest game this season — win or lose — was a 56-44 win over Memphis. The Midshipmen are the only FBS team that hasn't had a game this season decided by eight points or fewer. AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

More than 750,000 likes have so far been sent on TikTok to Spennymoor business The Grind - which has racked up nearly ten million views for ridding their premises of 'Forged Irish Stout' created by the disgraced UFC champion. The video shows the team painting over the tap, taking down lights and replacing signs with branding for The Survivors Trust - just weeks after a jury found Nikita Hand had been raped by the mixed martial arts fighter. Ms Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a case last month. The costs of the case, which ran for some three weeks, are estimated to be more than one million euro (£829,000). The caption of The Grind's video reads: "In light of recent events involving Conor McGregor, we’re removing all Forged products from The Grind. "We stand firmly with Nikita Hand and every survivor of sexual assault and violence against women. "As of this week, our Forged merchandise has been removed, the beer pump blacked out, and we’ll be selling off the remaining stock with every penny donated to #TheSurvivorsTrust." Immediately after posting, the business was inundated with positive comments for "doing amazing things" with such a "powerful message". Owner David Stephenson, who first started selling the stout in February, told The Northern Echo that ridding The Grind of Forge is a move of solidarity but also for charity. "We saw the news and were obviously horrified that we sell alcohol from his stout company," he said. "I spoke to the representative from the brewery, and just said we couldn't keep selling it as it wasn't morally right." Owner David Stephenson at The Grind in Spennymoor. He added: "We wanted to raise awareness for The Survivors Trust - we want to show that we don't stand for it. We have a predominantly female team and audience online - men are outnumbered. "We don't want this in out business and just decided to take a hit on the stock we had - but then we decided to make something good of this." Now, anyone who buys a pint of Forge at the bar will see every penny of their purchase donated to The Survivors Trust - a Rugby-based charity that supports more than 100,000 survivors with specialist services each year. David added: "If the trust can see an increase in people reaching out for help then it is worth it. We didn't expect such a huge response online for what we did. "It reached tens of thousands of views in a matter of minutes." Reacting to the video, the trust have thanked people for raising awareness for victims of sexual violence - for which there is an "overwhelming" demand for their services. "It is important to highlight that one in four people in the UK will experience sexual violence, with more than 13 million adult survivors currently. "Despite an overwhelming increase in demand for our services, funding has significantly decreased. Waiting lists for counselling are ever-increasing leaving traumatised victims and survivors struggling to find support. "The Survivors Trust was not consulted in the making of this video, nor has it had any input or issued any statements regarding the case in question. Recommended: Don’t miss out on our biggest sale of the year! Get a full year of the Northern Echo for only £25 or try 6 months for just £6. Support local journalism and stay informed about what matters most. "The Survivors Trust remains steadfast in its mission to challenge the stigma and shift the culture surrounding sexual violence and sexual abuse, advocating for all people of all ages. "Awareness is a powerful tool in driving change, and the collective support of communities plays a vital role in creating a safer world. Any funding that supports us in continuing this vital work is always welcome. "We thank everyone for their continued efforts in raising awareness and standing with survivors."PHILADELPHIA — It’s a fine line that every organization incorporating an exciting young player into its lineup must walk. Promote that player in order to generate excitement amongst the ticket buying, TV-watching fan base, but try and do it with as little hullabaloo as possible to not add to the pressure that the player is undoubtedly feeling already. Advertisement Thus, Flyers general manager Daniel Briere pushed back on a suggestion that rookie Matvei Michkov was the franchise’s “savior” at the 19-year-old’s introductory press conference in July. “That’s certainly not what we’re putting on his shoulders,” Briere said, with Michkov sitting next to him. Coach John Tortorella did the same on Friday, albeit in a much more Torts-like way. “When I heard the word savior — kiss my ass,” Tortorella said. “That’s so wrong to say that about him. It’s not fair to him.” Whether they like it or not, though, Michkov is the central talking point amongst Flyers fans who are hoping against hope that he will be the centerpiece of a perennial playoff team in the near-ish future. That means moments like Saturday with the Chicago Blackhawks in town have even more meaning — maybe not to those in the executive suite and behind the bench, but certainly to the public, which nearly filled Wells Fargo Center to capacity, something that hasn’t happened much in recent years. The reason was the game brought an added level of intrigue with Michkov, chosen seventh in the 2023 draft, facing off for the first time in the NHL against Connor Bedard , the No. 1 pick that year. There’s already a case to be made that Bedard and Michkov are the two most talented players in what was a deep first round, with Bedard the runaway winner for the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year last season and Michkov the odds-on favorite this season. It may be a bit much to expect Bedard vs. Michkov to turn into the next Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin, as the Flyers and Blackhawks meet just twice each season. And, it’s much too early to project either player will reach anything close to the level of those two living legends. Instead, the discourse in the immediate future so could lean toward something like this: Who’s the better player to come out of the 2023 draft? Advertisement Is it a silly debate? A bit. Is it productive? Not especially. Is it the sort of topic that neither Briere nor Tortorella would want to touch with a 10-foot pole? Definitely. But it’s also what makes sports fun, and we got our first installment of it on Saturday. And, Michkov had the greater impact in the Flyers’ 3-2 overtime victory in which they erased a two-goal third-period deficit, scoring the game-winning goal on the power play. “If there is a moment,” Michkov said after the game through an interpreter, “then you need to (finish) it in cold blood.” MATVEI MICHKOV! GAME-WINNING GOAL! 🚨 That's his second @Energizer overtime winner of the season! pic.twitter.com/CMH1wJSDtw — NHL (@NHL) November 23, 2024 Notably, Michkov’s winner might not have happened had Bedard done a better job in overtime. Just after the Blackhawks won the opening draw, Bedard was stripped of the puck by Travis Konecny at the blue line. Chicago regained possession, but Bedard’s shot from the circle was deflected away by Travis Sanheim . The Flyers came the other way. Alex Vlasic was whistled for holding Konecny, the Flyers went on a four-on-three advantage, and Michkov completed the Flyers’ win by easily slipping home a slick saucer pass through the slot by Konecny. Although he wasn’t rewarded on the scoresheet before that, Michkov did make some plays earlier. He corralled a long stretch pass from Emil Andrae in the offensive zone with TJ Brodie draped on his back and played the puck between his legs resulting in a verbal gasp from the crowd before lifting a backhand just wide of the net. In the second period on the power play, Michkov brought the puck into the zone and spun around to feed Sean Couturier for a shot from the circle that goalie Petr Mrazek turned aside. Later in the second, Michkov’s centering pass to Couturier looked like a sure goal before an alert Ilya Mikheyev got his stick in the way at the last moment. Advertisement As for Bedard, he’s now gone 13 games without a goal, while playing his third straight game on the wing rather than his natural center spot due to his defensive struggles. But he ripped a shot off the post early in the first on a Chicago power play when the game was still scoreless, and late in the second charged past a flat-footed Joel Farabee in the neutral zone and around a lumbering Rasmus Ristolainen before a tough-angle backhand resulted in a scoring chance in front of the net by Teuvo Teravainen . At some point, both players will presumably be surrounded by better talent, and those kinds of plays will result in actual offense. Meanwhile, Michkov has an added difficulty that Bedard doesn’t — he’s still attempting to master the English language. Interestingly, Michkov said earlier this week through an interpreter that he’s stopped working with a tutor. Instead, he’s apparently decided to pick it up organically. Tortorella offered some insight on the TNT broadcast earlier in the week about the weekly meetings he’s having with Michkov and interpreter Slava Kuznetsov in order to speed along the player’s NHL process as much as possible. As reported here last week, one of the primary reasons they’re getting together on a regular basis is because of Tortorella’s in-game coaching style. The coach doesn’t have time to explain to the young winger why he’s making certain decisions on the fly. At times, that’s meant Michkov has spent more time on the bench than he’d probably like. Tortorella expanded on that on Friday. “I think he’s getting better understanding me on the bench,” Tortorella said. “That’s the hard part for me, is within the game itself, I don’t have enough time to go down there and make sure he understands.” “As far as our relationship, I don’t think we’ve had a bad relationship from the get-go. When he sits, things happen — I have to make decisions, but then just like any other player, I move right by it. ... He’s been very receptive as far as all the things we’re doing with him.” Advertisement And Tortorella is receptive to putting him on the ice at important times in the game, too. After Couturier lost the opening draw in overtime on Saturday, the captain immediately went to the bench and Michkov hopped on. When the Flyers went on the power play, Tortorella jumped at the opportunity to put Michkov and Konecny together, something that doesn’t quite work at five-on-five but seems to when there is more open ice. “That’s why it’s nice that we have him now, right?” Tortorella said, referring to Michkov’s arrival to the Flyers two years earlier than expected. “We knew it was going to be a little bit of a gong show as far as away from the puck. We’re going to slowly (try) to teach him that, (without getting) in the way of allowing him to play. As we’re building, this is a good year (to) have these games to teach, but not be overbearing with it to allow him to experience some success.” Seven goals and 16 points in his first 19 career games, including two overtime winners, would certainly qualify as success. The Flyers and Blackhawks will meet once more this season, on March 23 in Chicago. It’s probably safe to assume that the focus will again be on the two potential superstars, especially if both teams are out of the playoff race by then. For his part, Michkov, who has a relationship with Bedard dating back to their time competing against one another before they were drafted, didn’t shy away from a question about what could be a budding rivalry between the two. In fact, he seemed to welcome it. “We haven’t played together against each other for a long time. I hope this is just the beginning,” Michkov said. “I think he’ll try to get it back (next game). I need to be ready for it.” Respect. 🤝 #CHIvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/YluFlLiQts — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) November 23, 2024 (Photo: Mitchell Leff / Getty Images)

Adare Manor in Co Limerick is among the 'Best Hotels and Resorts in the World,' earning itself a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2025 , which was published on Wednesday, December 11. The award-winning Adare Manor is the only Irish inclusion on the prestigious list. The hotels and resorts featured on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2025 are highlighted not only for their "beauty, comfort, or impeccable service," but also for the "deeply emotional relationships" that the publication's editors have developed with them. Adare Manor is among the hotels and resorts that Condé Nast Traveler editors "recommend to our friends, that we tell stories about later." Adare Manor, Co Limerick. (Ireland's Content Pool) Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Here's what Condé Nast said about Adare Manor in its Gold List 2025: "Few country escapes can beat this 19th-century neo-Gothic castle in Ireland’s County Limerick. "First built for the Second Earl of Dunraven on an 842-acre estate, it features stained-glass windows, gold-leaf ceilings, and towering fireplaces, all restored to their original glory. "The signature suite’s classic-contemporary bedroom and bathroom overlook the boundless sprawl of gardens and the Ryder Cup golf course. "Guests can lord it in horse-and-buggy rides, go on clay-shooting and archery sessions, take padel tennis classes, eat Michelin-star suppers at the Oak Room, and afterward descend to the Tack Room cellar-lounge to sample its rare Irish whiskey collection. "Rural breaks have never felt so ennobling. From $640." Adare Manor, Co Limerick. (Ireland's Content Pool) "A golden year for Adare Manor," the Irish hotel said in a social media blast, adding that it is "honoured" to be included in Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2025. ⁠"This recognition reflects the passion of our team and the unforgettable experiences we create for our guests. Here’s to continuing a gold standard of hospitality," the Irish hotel said. A post shared by Adare Manor (@theadaremanor) This is the second major nod Adare Manor has received from Condé Nast Traveler this year. In October, it was named the best resort in Europe as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. This was the third year in a row Adare Manor claimed the title. Adare Manor, Co Limerick. (Ireland's Content Pool) While Adare Manor came out on top, six other Irish resorts were named among the top 25 best resorts in Europe: Ashford Castle in Co Mayo, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in Co Clare, Sheen Falls Lodge in Co Kerry, Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in Co Clare, The Europe in Co Kerry, and The Dunloe in Co Kerry. Meanwhile, Co Clare was named one of the Best Places to Go in Europe for 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler.Army-Navy game has added buzzWright runs for 118 yards and 2 TDs, No. 13 Illinois State gets 1st win over North Dakota, 35-13Bayern's coaching staff has also been impressed by Terho's dedication and determination to return to full fitness. Head coach Hansi Flick praised the forward for his hard work and commitment during his recovery process, highlighting his professionalism and positive attitude.

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Evergrande Group Responds to Criticism Over Public AnnouncementTommy Martin: Still some joy and surprise amid the sporting effluentIn the world of football, internal dynamics within a team are often just as crucial as skills and tactics on the pitch. Barcelona, one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport, is currently experiencing a period of turmoil as reports of infighting among players have come to light. In the midst of a disappointing run of form with just one victory in the past five matches, tensions have escalated within the team, leading to clashes between star striker Robert Lewandowski and seven local players, resulting in the isolation of the Polish international in the dressing room.In conclusion, Manchester United's signing of the 14-year-old grassroot midfield sensation has generated excitement and optimism among fans and pundits, as they eagerly await the young talent's debut in the famous red shirt. His decision to snub Arsenal and Chelsea in favor of Manchester United reflects his ambition and determination to succeed at the highest level of the game, and sets the stage for what promises to be a truly remarkable career ahead. With his idols Ronaldo and Messi as his inspiration, the young midfielder is poised to make a significant impact at Old Trafford and write his own chapter in the storied history of Manchester United.

ALLEGAN, MI –– Over the past several months, Sullivan Garvin, one of the state’s fastest rising football prospects, has been on the prowl for the right fit to take his future talents to the next level. On Thursday, he found that spot at Notre Dame. Garvin, a three-star Allegan offensive lineman, announced his commitment to Notre Dame via social media, joining one of the most prestigious college football teams in history and pledging to the Irish after his second official visit last month. 26’s we’re up next! I’m home, Go Irish!☘️☘️ #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/y9hlConfM3 “The journey has been great, but Notre Dame has always felt like home to me,” Garvin told MLive on Thursday. “They’ve always been my No. 1 school.” The 6-foot-6, 300-pound junior held offers from Washington, Kansas, Indiana, Purdue and Cincinnati, among others, but said it was the Irish’s persistent belief that made him feel totally at home. “I have a great relationship with the staff, and they’ve always believed in me and recruited me the hardest,” Garvin said. “(Offensive line coach) Joe Rudolph believes that I can be the number one lineman in the country, that’s how much he believes in me and how much potential he sees. It’s just the whole package, and it checks all the boxes.” Garvin is coming off a stellar junior season at Allegan in which he finished with an impressive 67 pancake blocks at left tackle, something that earned him 2024 Division 5 all-region honors. He did not allow a sack in nine games with the Tigers this fall. Garvin is ranked as the state’s No. 8 overall prospect for the Class of 2026 and the No. 39 overall interior offensive lineman in the nation, according to 247Sports.com . After a promising sophomore season at Allegan, Garvin picked up steam throughout the summer and earned his official offer from Notre Dame upon attending the Irish’s home game against Louisville in September. Experiencing the energy inside Notre Dame’s Stadium, Garvin said he was captivated. “It’s electric and the fans are amazing,” he said. “Especially the last time I was there, when they played Virginia, I got to experience their tradition where they walked in the church and I was walking with their general manager, Chad Bowden, and I had fans screaming my name. RECOMMENDED • mlive .com 4-star Paw Paw OL hungry to ‘jump into SEC fire’, get early start at Kentucky Dec. 5, 2024, 6:00 a.m. 3-star DL makes Lawton history, accepts offer to play football for Big Ten program Dec. 4, 2024, 8:02 p.m. “It was surreal.” Garvin is the first Notre Dame offensive lineman to commit for its Class of 2026, as the Irish already have a pair of four-star recruits committed –– something that’s powered their No. 11 ranking in the nation. Garvin said he plans to continue improving his craft at Allegan for his senior season, but did say he will enroll at Notre Dame early in January 2026.