KINGSTON, Jamaica – Caribbean technology conference Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) has announced an exceptional lineup of female technology leaders who will take centre stage at its annual gathering this December in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Some of the distinguished speakers include Michele Romanow, Dragon on Dragons’ Den, serial tech entrepreneur, and co-founder and executive chairman of Clearco. As a Canadian tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, she is the world’s largest e-commerce investor, investing over US$5 billion to 10,000 entrepreneurs in 13 countries. Partner, Google, will have strong representation with Maria Fernandez Guajardo, senior director of product management and Uche Adegbite, director, strategy and operations emerging markets, both seasoned executives and experts in the area of artificial intelligence. “We are thrilled to showcase the brilliant minds of women who are reshaping the technology landscape,” says Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, co-founder of Tech Beach Retreat. “Their presence reinforces our mission to create an inclusive platform for innovation and thought leadership in the Caribbean and beyond. However, this mission is not just symbolic as these women mean business and their time and presence at the conference is with the interest to understand more and identify opportunities for impact and collaboration in the region” The conference will also feature more local and international speakers including Lydia Dishman, senior editor for Growth and Engagement, Fastcompany.com; Tiffany Johnson, director, Microsoft for startups; Nicole Buttner, founder and CEO Merantix Momentum; and Shameika Allison Chan, director chief of staff, The Honey Pot Company; Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education. Information and Skills as well as Danielle Cameron Duncan, head of payments and digital channels at NCB. “The lineup of female speakers highlights the confidence and support TBR continues to receive in the tech ecosystem, we are truly excited to see the impact these discussions and sessions will have in moving technology forward in the Caribbean,” said Kyle Mahoney, co-founder of Tech Beach Retreat. These technology leaders will deliver keynote presentations, participate in panel discussions, and lead workshops covering crucial topics including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Tech Solutions, Venture Capital and Investment and much more. The conference will provide a space for networking opportunities, mentorship sessions, and interactive workshops designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations among attendees.
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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:38 p.m. ESTRodgers says he's undecided about playing next season, but Jets are his 'first option' if he returns Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether he wants to play football next season. And if he does return, he said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday that he prefers it to be with the New York Jets. The star quarterback, who turns 41 next Monday, denied a recent report that he wants to keep playing next year but not with the Jets. He said he needs to see how he feels physically and where the Jets stand with a new general manager and coach. He added that the Jets will also have to want him playing for them. That will all factor into his decision. Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in the Mountain West Conference tournament after complaints said she should be ineligible on grounds that she’s transgender. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a U.S. Magistrate in Denver was correct in allowing her to play. The magistrate and the appeals court said the players and others who sued should have filed their complaint earlier, rather than waiting until less than two weeks before the tournament was to begin to seek an emergency injunction. Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws ROME (AP) — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. But Erling Haaland is on a faster pace than anyone after boosting his total to 46 goals at age 24. Lewandowski’s early penalty kick started Barcelona off to a 3-0 win over previously unbeaten Brest to move into second place in the new single-league format. Ronaldo leads the all-time scoring list with 140 goals and Messi is next with 129. Haaland scored a brace as City was held 3-3 by Feyenoord. Inter Milan beat Leipzig 1-0 to move atop the standings. Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0. Atalanta, Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen also won. Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing MIAMI (AP) — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn’t attend a court hearing. Hill’s tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers failed to show up for a Monday hearing. The tickets were issued after Hill was stopped outside Hard Rock Stadium for allegedly speeding before the Dolphins' season opener on Sept. 8. The stop escalated and an officer pulled Hill from the car, forced him to the ground and handcuffed him. North Carolina football coach Mack Brown won't return for 2025 season North Carolina coach Mack Brown won’t return for the 2025 season. The school announced the move Tuesday with a statement from athletic director Bubba Cunningham. The school said Cunningham informed the 73-year-old College Football Hall of Fame member that there would be a coaching change. Brown is set to coach the regular-season finale on Saturday against rival N.C. State, though a decision hasn’t been made about whether Brown will coach a bowl game. Brown is in his second stint with the program and won a national championship at Texas. Lionel Messi has his new coach: Javier Mascherano's hiring by Inter Miami is now complete FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano are together again, this time with Inter Miami. The former Barcelona and Argentina teammates have reunited, with Inter Miami announcing Tuesday that Mascherano’s hiring as the club’s new coach is complete. The sides struck a deal late last week for Mascherano to replace Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped aside for personal reasons. Mascherano most recently was Argentina’s under-20 team coach. Mascherano says he was “drawn to the organization’s undeniable ambition." Will Utah State or Boise State forfeit vs. San Jose State in the Mountain West semifinals? LAS VEGAS (AP) — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women’s volleyball team will be faced with another decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line. Five schools forfeited matches in the regular season against San Jose State, which carried a No. 2 seed into the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Among those schools: No. 3 Utah State and No. 6 Boise State, who will face off Wednesday with the winner scheduled to play the Spartans in the semifinals on Friday. NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12. The Hawks listed Young on their injury report that night as out because of tendinitis in his right Achilles. Atlanta wound up winning the game anyway, 117-116. The issue, the NBA said, was that the Hawks were in violation of the league’s player participation policy — which focuses primarily on what the league defines as star players, a group that Young would qualify for since he was an All-Star selection last season. Texas and Texas A&M reunite Saturday in SEC after bitter breakup tore apart a football tradition COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas and Texas A&M first met Texas on the football field in 1894 in a rivalry that would cut across the state and through families for generations. It would not last. In 2011, Texas A&M announced it was leaving Texas and the Big 12 behind to join the Southeastern Conference, determined to focus only on a bright future, not dwell on a sentimental past. Bitter finger pointing and hard feelings eventually gave way to shrugs of indifference and mutters of “good riddance." Then Texas joined the SEC this season. The No. 3 Longhorns and No. 20 Aggies finally meet again Saturday night in College Station with a berth in the SEC championship game on the line. Oklahoma's throwback offensive approach against Alabama gets LSU's attention NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma appears to have borrowed from the past to cure its recent offensive ills. The Sooners, best known this century for a passing prowess that has produced four Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, took it back to the 20th century against Alabama. They ran 50 times for 257 yards while only throwing 12 times in a 24-3 win over the Crimson Tide. Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold ran for 131 yards against Alabama. LSU coach Brian Kelly has taken notice ahead of their upcoming game. The Tigers rank 14th out of 16 SEC teams against the run.Roaring Reed and challenger Campbell ready for ‘windy’ DGCNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% and was on track to top its all-time high set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 81 points, or 0.2%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher, with less than an hour remaining in trading. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police Monday fired tear gas canisters at supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to stop them from entering the capital, where they hoped to stage a sit-in to demand his release, officials said. The firing of tear gas came shortly after demonstrators — who traveled 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the restive northwest — began arriving and gathering near Islamabad. They defied a lockdown, previous tear gas and widespread arrests despite a ban on rallies in the city. The development came a day after the leadership of Khan’s party went ahead with the “long march” even as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived for a three-day visit. He was received at an airport near the capital by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday evening. Authorities said at least one police officer was killed and several officers and demonstrators were injured in clashes. The marchers appeared determined to enter Islamabad, where the lockdown, which has been in place for two days, has disrupted daily life. The government was in talks with Khan's party to avoid any further violence, officials said. Khan, who has been in jail for over a year and faces more than 150 criminal cases, remains popular. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. A convoy of vehicles carrying protesters was expected to enter the capital Monday night. Security officials say they expect between 9,000 and 11,000 demonstrators, while the PTI says the number will be much higher. Video on social media showed Khan supporters donning gas masks and protective goggles. Travel between Islamabad and other cities has become nearly impossible. Ambulances and cars were seen turning back from areas along the key Grand Trunk Road highway in Punjab province, where shipping containers were used to block roads. Video circulating online showed some protesters operating heavy machinery to remove the containers. “We are determined, and we will reach Islamabad, though police are using tear gas to stop our march,” PTI senior leader Kamran Bangash told The Associated Press. “We will overcome all hurdles one by one, and our supporters are removing shipping containers from roads." Bangash also said Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, who was recently released on bail in a graft case, will lead the march along with Ali Amin Gandapur , the chief minister in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where Khan’s party remains in power. Earlier, almost 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Islamabad, Bibi, wearing a white head-to-toe burqa, addressed protesters while sitting in a truck, urging them to remain determined to achieve their goal and free Khan. She then chanted, “God is great” and left. Khan’s main political opponent, Sharif, heads the current government. Sharif’s spokesperson, Attaullah Tarar, said on Sunday that whenever any high-profile foreign delegation comes to Pakistan, the PTI “begins the politics of long marches and onslaught on Islamabad to harm the economy.” Some economists say protests cause billions of rupees in damages to the country's fragile economy. Protesters on Sunday night burned trees as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. Khan supporters retaliated by using slingshots and pelting security personnel with rocks. In a bid to foil the protest, police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters since Friday and suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns,” which the PTI said affected its call on social media for a protest. On Thursday, a court prohibited rallies in the capital and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said anyone violating the ban would be arrested. Authorities say only courts can order the release of Khan, who was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. He has been imprisoned since his first conviction in a graft case, in August 2023. Khan has been sentenced in several cases. His convictions were later overturned on appeal but he cannot be freed due to other pending cases against him. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan in Peshawar, Pakistan, and Asim Tanveer in Multan, Pakistan, contributed to this report.
LAS VEGAS — Players Era Festival organizers have done what so many other have tried — bet their fortunes in this city that a big payoff is coming. Such bet are usually bad ones, which is why so many massive casino-resorts have been built on Las Vegas Boulevard. But it doesn't mean the organizers are wrong. They're counting on the minimum of $1 million in guaranteed name, image and likeness money that will go to each of the eight teams competing in the neutral-site tournament that begins Tuesday will create a precedent for other such events. EverWonder Studios CEO Ian Orefice, who co-founded Players with former AND1 CEO Seth Berger, compared this event to last year's inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament that played its semifinals and final in Las Vegas by saying it "did really well to reinvigorate the fan base at the beginning of the year." "We're excited that we're able to really change the paradigm in college basketball on the economics," Orefice said. "But for us, it's about the long term. How do we use the momentum that is launching with the 2024 Players Era Festival and be the catalyst not to change one event, but to change college basketball for the future." Orefice and Berger didn't disclose financial details, but said the event will come close to breaking even this year and that revenue is in eight figures. Orefice said the bulk of the revenue will come from relationships with MGM, TNT Sports and Publicis Sport & Entertainment as well as sponsors that will be announced later. Both organizers said they are so bullish on the tournament's prospects that they already are planning ahead. Money made from this year's event, Orefice said, goes right back into the company. "We're really in this for the long haul," Orefice said. "So we're not looking at it on a one-year basis." Rick Giles is president of the Gazelle Group, which also operates several similar events, including the College Basketball Invitational. He was skeptical the financial numbers would work. Giles said in addition to more than $8 million going to the players, there were other expenses such as the guarantees to the teams. He said he didn't know if the tournament would make up the difference with ticket sales, broadcast rights and sponsorship money. The top bowl of the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be curtained off. "The math is highly challenging," Giles said. "Attendance and ticket revenues are not going to come anywhere close to covering that. They haven't announced any sponsors that I'm aware of. So it all sort of rests with their media deal with Turner and how much capital they want to commit to it to get these players paid." David Carter, a University of Southern California adjunct professor who also runs the Sports Business Group consultancy, said even if the Players isn't a financial success this year, the question is whether there will be enough interest to move forward. "If there is bandwidth for another tournament and if the TV or the streaming ratings are going to be there and people are going to want to attend and companies are going to want to sponsor, then, yeah, it's probably going to work," Carter said. "But it may take them time to gain that traction." Both founders said they initially were met with skepticism about putting together such an event, especially from teams they were interested in inviting. Houston was the first school to commit, first offering an oral pledge early in the year and then signing a contract in April. That created momentum for others to join, and including the No. 6 Cougars, half the field is ranked. "We have the relationships to operate a great event," Berger said. "We had to get coaches over those hurdles, and once they knew that we were real, schools got on board really quickly." The founders worked with the NCAA to make sure the tournament abided by that organization's rules, so players must appear at ancillary events in order to receive NIL money. Strict pay for play is not allowed, though there are incentives for performance. The champion, for example, will receive $1.5 million in NIL money. Now the pressure is on to pull off the event and not create the kind of headlines that can dog it for years to come. "I think everybody in the marketplace is watching what's going to happen (this) week and, more importantly, what happens afterwards," Giles said. "Do the players get paid on a timely basis? And if they do, that means that Turner or somebody has paid way more than the market dictates? And the question will be: Can that continue?" CREIGHTON: P oint guard Steven Ashworth likely won’t play in the No. 21 Bluejays’ game against San Diego State in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Ashworth sprained his right ankle late in a loss to Nebraska on Friday and coach Greg McDermott said afterward he didn’t know how long he would be out.
NoneCHARLESTON, W.Va. — As workers were picking up the pieces of the fallen Capitol Christmas Tree Thursday morning due to high winds, lawmakers and legislative staff were trying to determine how to conduct a last-minute special session. By Thursday evening, however, a source in the governor’s office confirmed there would not be a special session and that further details would be forthcoming Friday. Lawmakers first took to social media Wednesday night after a letter was sent to members alerting them to a possible special session to be called by Gov. Jim Justice for Saturday. Members of the state Senate and House of Delegates provided further confirmation Thursday morning. “We were notified on yesterday evening to prepare for the possibility of being called into an extraordinary session by the Governor this weekend,” said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, in a statement. “As with all extraordinary sessions, the Legislature may only convene outside of regular session upon the Governor’s proclamation.” “There was a letter that went out that suggests that there may be a special session starting approximately 6 o’clock (Saturday),” said House Finance Committee Chairman Vernon Criss, R-Wood, by phone Thursday. According to Criss, the proposed special session would have been for consideration of a bill making changes to the Certified Industrial Business Expansion Development program on behalf of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) Renewables and Precision Castparts Corp. (TIMET) titanium melt facility/solar microgrid project being built in Jackson County, though he was not aware of the specifics of the bill. Created by Senate Bill 4001 in a special session in September 2022, the program is meant to incentivize investment and construction of high-impact industrial plants and facilities that require access to renewable energy. BHE Renewables and TIMET purchased more than 2,000 acres at the former Century Aluminum site in Jackson County to build a modern titanium melt facility powered by a solar energy microgrid – a $500 million investment. A request for comment from representatives of BHE Renewables/TIMET was not returned for this story. SB 4001 created no more than two 2,250-acre, certified high-impact industrial business development districts that must be on land sold or leased by the state. Any renewable energy project in these districts would not be subject to approval by the Public Service Commission as far as rates, obtaining a certificate of convenience and necessity, conditions of service or complaints. The bill being discussed for a special session would have allowed for an additional district, or a maximum of six districts with approval of the Department of Economic Development, though no more than three districts can be within the same service territory of an investor-owned electric utility in the state. “The Berkshire Hathaway Energy District in the Ravenswood area needs to be modified for some kind of an investment,” Criss said. “I don’t know the details other than that’s the concept and hopefully we’ll hear more or actually see the call later today.” According to a draft bill, the legislation would remove the requirement that certified high-impact industrial business development districts be established on land sold or leased by the state. It would increase the acreage from 2,250 acres to no greater than 5,000 acres as long as it was large enough to support between 500 megawatts and 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy generation. The draft bill would require completion of economic development projects in a certified high-impact business development district within five years. It would also allow electric-generating units in these districts to be taxed at salvage value for property tax purposes, lower than the fair market value. West Virginia Democratic Party Chairman and Delegate Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, criticized Justice for creating confusion by proposing a special session and for wasting taxpayer dollars. Special sessions held outside of coinciding legislative interim meetings can cost as much as $35,000 per day. “Governor Justice is squandering taxpayer dollars to hold a special session to pass a sweetheart deal for a special interest, out-of-state corporation,” Pushkin said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “This is an outrageous abuse of power and a blatant disregard for the people of West Virginia, who deserve a government that prioritizes their needs—not backroom deals for corporate cronies.” The bill was also opposed by at least some on the conservative right. A group called West Virginia Constitutional Conservatives, sent out an email Wednesday urging fellow conservatives to oppose the bill and pressure Justice not to call a special session. “West Virginians shouldn’t have to foot the bill for political stunts that prioritize special interests over hardworking families,” wrote Laura Anders, wife of incoming Delegate S. Chris Anders, R-Berkeley. “Our tax dollars should be used responsibly, not squandered on projects that increase costs and threaten the livelihoods of those in traditional energy sectors.” The possible special session would have created a new set of problems. According to the state Constitution Article 4 Chapter 7, the terms for new lawmakers begin on the first day of December. After last month’s general election, the 100-member House of Delegates will be getting 14 new members, including 13 Republicans and one Democratic lawmaker. In the 34-member Senate, there will be seven new members, including six Republicans and one Democrat. Over the years, legislators will often have informal swearing-in ceremonies in December, with a formal swearing-in ceremony when the Legislature first convenes in January. During a year when a new governor takes office, the Legislature convenes on the second Wednesday in January (Jan. 8 in 2025) to elect leadership and open election returns delivered by the secretary of state. The Legislature then adjourns until the second Wednesday in February (Feb. 12) to begin the regular 60-day legislative session. When a special session was on the table, the question facing staff of the House and Senate clerk’s offices was who would participate? Would it be considered a lame-duck session with members of the 86th Legislature participating, or would new members of the incoming 87th Legislature be seated? According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the only times a special session was called after an election and prior to the start of the next regular legislative session were in 1913 and 1936. In a statement, Deputy Secretary of State and Chief of Staff Donald “Deak” Kersey said state code was amended after 1913 requiring the secretary of state to deliver the election returns to the Legislature of the first session following the election. “In 1936, a special session was called after the election but before the regular session, and the Secretary of State, following the amended law, delivered the certificates to the Legislature at the start of the special session,” Kersey said. “This is still the case today under current law.” “Therefore, if there is (a special) session, the Secretary of State is to deliver the certificates of election to the Legislature at the next ensuing session, which would be the (special) session and the newly elected legislators from the 2024 General Election would take office (so long as they’re in attendance and take the oath),” Kersey said. County clerks had until 30 days following the end of the Nov. 5 general election, or Thursday, to transmit certificates of election results to the Secretary of State’s Office. Joey Garcia, the two-term Democratic delegate representing Marion County, won election in November to represent parts of Marion and Monongalia County in the 13th Senatorial District for a four-year term. Garcia said the current 11-member House Democratic caucus found out indirectly about the special session. “I’m honestly a little bit disappointed in the lack of communication that we’ve received from, I think, House leadership because we found out about this through an email that didn’t come to any of our members,” Garcia said. The state Constitution states that in odd-numbered years each body will elect its officers when it convenes on Jan. 8. According to state Republican Party Chairman Matt Herridge, the GOP members of both bodies are scheduled to have caucuses Sunday afternoon to elect their nominees for House speaker and Senate president, who will be voted on by the respective chambers next month. House members are expected to reelect Delegate Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, as speaker. But with Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, losing his GOP primary in May, there is a race for the president’s gavel. Known candidates include Senate Majority Leader Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha; Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Chairman Randy Smith, R-Tucker; and Tarr. “I don’t know yet,” said Tarr when asked whether a proposed special session could speed up the timetable for selection of a new Senate president. “I’m trying to get definitive answers on that as well.” Garcia, who took his ceremonial oath of office Wednesday, said it was important for legislative staff to get to the bottom of these issues, otherwise it could lead to possible litigation if someone believes the state Constitution was not being followed. “Whether I would be involved in this as a House member or a Senate, I expected that I was going to come into the Senate on Jan. 8 and take my oath of office then,” Garcia said. “Either way, we really need to know. They need to work this out, and then I’m ready to do whatever needs to be done. “If it’s good policy, if it’s good legislation, if it needs to be done now, it needs to be done later: whatever that may be, I’m here to try to make sure we do what’s right for the State of West Virginia,” Garcia continued.‘What is his problem?’ scream I’m a Celeb fans as they demand campmate is AXED after shock heated bust-up
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Football: Introducing the 2024 West Central Tribune All-Area TeamArsenal and Bayern Munich secured victories in the UEFA Champions League but Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to settle for a draw. Arsenal got back to winning ways in the competition with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Goals by Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhães, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard made a light walk of Gonçalo Inácio’s effort for the hosts. The result means Arsenal move up to seventh in the Champions League table while Sporting are a place behind them, with both sides on 10 points. In Germany, Bayern Munich boosted their hopes of a top-eight finish in the league phase of the competition with a 1-0 victory over Paris St-Germain. Defender Kim Min-jae scored the only goal seven minutes before the interval to condemn the French side to yet another defeat as they remain winless in the Champions League since September. Read Also: UCL: Raphinha nets hat-trick as Barca thrash Bayern; Man City, Liverpool win Elsewhere, Manchester City blew away 3-0 to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord as their wretched form continued at a stunned Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side looked to be cruising after two goals from Erling Haaland and another from Ilkay Gundogan put the hosts into a commanding lead. But the Dutch visitors staged a stunning comeback to take a point back, with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Giménez, and David Hancko. Having failed to win their past six matches in all competitions, City have a huge game coming on Sunday against rivals Liverpool. City are 15th in the Champions League table after dropping seven points from five matches. In the other Champions League ties of Tuesday, Barcelona thrashed Brest 5-0, Atalanta thrashed Young Boys 6-1, Inter Milan pipped RB Leipzig 1-0. Bayer Leverkusen also thrashed RB Salzburg 5-0, Atletico Madrid hammered Sparta Prague 6-0, while AC Milan won 3-2 over hosts Slovan. Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate NowSSL VPN Market Strengthening Remote Access Security in a Digital-First World
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Forteza kicks six field goals to lift Laval to 22-17 win over Laurier in Vanier Cup KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval Rouge et Or this season. Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press Nov 23, 2024 3:47 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Laval University Rouge et Or's Arnaud Desjardins (12) is slacked by Laurier Golden Hawks' Geri Theodore (90) during U Sports Vanier Cup second half football action in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval Rouge et Or this season. The linebacker-turned-kicker showed a veteran's poise with his boot on Saturday, kicking a Vanier Cup record six field goals to lift Laval to a 22-17 win over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks at Richardson Stadium. "The defence did its job and the offence put me in the right position to do it," said Forteza, who was named game MVP. "So I'm stoked." Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins was 34 of 42 for 320 passing yards to help the Rouge et Or win their second Vanier Cup in three years and record 12th overall. It was the first loss of the year for the Golden Hawks, who last won a Canadian university football title in 2005. Laval set the early tone with some big defensive plays and Desjardins was in fine early form, completing his first 22 pass attempts. Forteza split the uprights five times in the first half as Laval took a 17-7 lead into the intermission. Forteza broke the record with his sixth field goal with 2:31 remaining. His only miss was a 32-yard attempt in the final minute. The Golden Hawks ran the ball out of the end zone but didn't threaten again. "We didn't score touchdowns but we moved the ball very well," said Laval coach Glen Constantin. "We flipped the field on these guys." Forteza did some part-time kicking in high school but this was his first season kicking field goals on a regular basis. The Rouge et Or coaching staff liked his powerful leg and helped him with the transition. "It was a bit heartbreaking for me because I like hitting people," Forteza said. "I like being intense and that job is really about being calm and trying to stay healthy." "I like the position," he added. "I like the pressure of it and I like the preparation. I like the hard work and being able to kick that (well) during a game." Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma, who won the Hec Crighton Trophy as most outstanding player this season, had a quiet opening quarter before settling in and throwing touchdown passes to Ryan Hughes and Jaxon Stebbings. Elgersma was 23 of 34 for 246 yards but was sacked five times. "Our game plan was just to be us and execute," he said. "Obviously we didn't do that well enough today." Laurier had an 8-0 record in the regular season and outscored its opposition 128-76 over its first three playoff wins. Laval entered at 10-1 overall (7-1, 3-0) and was coming off two close victories over the last two weeks. A near-capacity crowd at the 8,000-seat Queen's University venue had an even split of Laurier and Laval supporters. The weather co-operated after two days of showers in the area. It was cloudy and 8 C at kickoff. Desjardins marched the Rouge et Or deep into Laurier territory on Laval's first possession before settling for an 18-yard field goal by Forteza. Laval used a no-huddle offence in the early going with Desjardins frequently using dump passes to great effect. A 15-yarder from Forteza with 2:54 left in the first quarter made it 6-0. The potent Rouge et Or defence, which led U Sports with just 106 points allowed in the regular season, showed its form as Jordan Lessard forced a fumble from Elgersma that the Golden Hawks recovered. On the next play, Ndeki Garant-Doumambila walloped the Laurier pivot with a ferocious sack. "We know what it takes to get here and what it takes to win these games," he said. Laurier didn't record a first down until late in the first quarter. Laval's special-teams play was also on point. Forteza booted a 65-yard punt and the Rouge et Or coverage swarmed returner Tayshaun Jackson, forcing him down at the Laurier one-yard line. The Golden Hawks would concede a safety to make it 8-0. Forteza added to the lead at 7:01 with a 35-yard field goal. Jackson gave Laurier some life when he broke for a 51-yard run to the Laval five-yard line. Hughes took a shovel pass from Elgersma and sprinted for the corner of the end zone to put Laurier on the scoreboard with 4:57 left in the half. Forteza made a 32-yard field goal with 2:33 remaining. After a Jackson fumble, he added a 42-yard kick 24 seconds later to make it 17-7. The Golden Hawks came out with more jump in the third quarter. Elgersma found Ethan Jordan for a 45-yard reception to highlight a 93-yard drive capped by Stebbings' three-yard TD catch and a Dawson Hodge conversion. Laval took a 19-14 lead when Laurier conceded a safety to open the fourth quarter. Hodge made it a two-point game when he hit a 34-yard field goal with 8:26 left. A pivotal play came with 4:57 remaining when Laval's Loic Brodeur forced a fumble at midfield. He knocked the ball out of Elgersma's hands and Garant-Doumambila recovered. "We focused, we believed in it, and experience," Garant-Doumambila said. "That's what did it for us." The Golden Hawks fell to 2-4 in national championship game appearances while Laval improved to 12-2. The 2025 Vanier Cup will be played in Regina. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2024. Follow @GregoryStrongCP on X. Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Published 4:27 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Data Skrive There are several strong matchups on Wednesday in college basketball play, including the Cornell Big Red playing the Syracuse Orange — that’s one of the 10 games our computer model recommends in terms of picks against the spread. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Lafayette High graduate Mike Green of Marshall named Sun Belt Player of YearU.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, known for her unflappable demeanor in the face of pressure, is retiring from international soccer. Naeher was on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those games will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year’s Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. She made a key one-handed save in stoppage time to preserve the Americans’ 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Olympic final. Mallory Swanson, who scored the only goal, ran down the length of the field to embrace Naeher at the final whistle. Naeher announced her retirement on social media Monday . “Every tear shed in the challenging times and disappointments made every smile and celebration in the moments of success that much more joyful. This has been a special team to be a part of and I am beyond proud of what we have achieved both on and off the field,” she wrote. “The memories I have made over the years will last me a lifetime.” Naeher has been known throughout her career for her calm and steady leadership. She is one of just three goalkeepers to make more than 100 appearances for the United States. RELATED COVERAGE Englishman Davis scores late to rescue point for Udinese at Empoli Napoli club and fans pay tribute to Maradona on 4th anniversary of his death Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview Naeher made her debut with the national team in 2014 and was a backup to Hope Solo at the 2015 World Cup, which the United States won. She became the team’s regular starter following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and was on the squad that repeated as World Cup winners in 2019. For her career, Naeher has appeared 113 games with 110 starts, 88 wins and 68 shutouts. She had four shutouts over the course of the Olympic tournament in France. In all, she was on the U.S. roster for three World Cups and three Olympic teams. The 36-year-old has also played for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League since 2016. She plans to play for Chicago next season. The United States is headed to Europe for a match against England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and on Dec. 3 against Netherlands in The Hague. In addition to her save at the Olympics, Naeher has had many other memorable moments. In the 2019 Women’s World Cup semifinals against England, she stopped Steph Houghton’s penalty kick in the 83rd minute. The Americans won 2-1 before downing the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. Earlier this year in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup, Naeher made three saves during a penalty shootout with Canada and also converted a penalty kick herself — tucking the ball neatly into the corner of the net. Afterward she said: “Winning is the best feeling.” ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer