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ESPN is now available in the Disney+ appBlack Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. 1. Big TVs The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. 2. Apple Watches Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. 3. Beats headphones Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. 4. Apple AirPods If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. 5. JBL bluetooth speakers Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. 6. Apple iPad One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. 7. Dyson Airwrap The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. 8. UGG Tasman slippers If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. 9. Bissell Little Green The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. 10. Furby Galaxy Edition We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same.
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huntington, w.va. – Marshall defensive lineman Mike Green was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and Herd quarterback Braylon Braxton was named as the league’s Newcomer of the Year. The announcement was made by the Sun Belt Conference office on Thursday morning. “I couldn’t be more excited for Mike and Braylon!” Marshall Football head coach Charles Huff said. “Those are two guys who have been elite leaders and elite men in our program. They have done everything we’ve asked them to and with team success, they have gotten their individual accolades. They are two phenomenal players getting the recognition they’ve earned.” Green is making Marshall and Sun Belt history during the 2024 season, tying the Sun Belt record of 16.0 sacks set last year by Troy’s Javon Solomon. Currently, Green leads all FBS players in three major statistical categories while ranking in the top-3 in FBS in two others: tackles for loss (21.0, 1st in FBS), sack yardage (139, No. 1 in FBS), TFL yardage (150, No. 1 in FBS), sacks (16.0, No. 2 in FBS) and tackles by a defensive lineman (79, No. 3 in FBS). Green is also one sack away from the Marshall record of 17.0, set by Cecil Fletcher. Braxton earned the Newcomer of the Year honors after leading Marshall to a Sun Belt East championship, using efficiency and a balanced attack to propel Marshall to the front. Braxton is currently 7-0 for Marshall as a starter in 2024 and has been at his best in the final weeks of the season, leading Marshall to turnover-free efforts in the final three wins of the regular season, which included road wins over Old Dominion (42-35) and a double-overtime comeback win at James Madison (35-33). Twice this season, Braxton was named as the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for his play and he had a pair of 140-yard rushing efforts to go with his stellar play in leading the Herd passing attack. Braxton has thrown for 1,431 yards with 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions, serving as the only quarterback in FBS to have an 8:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He also has added 544 yards and four scores on the ground. Green and Braxton’s honors were part of a release in which Marshall had 13 players named as All-SBC honorees following their run to the SBC East Division title. Of those 13 players, five were named as All-SBC First Team selections. In addition to Green, first-team nominees included offensive lineman Logan Osburn, linebacker Jaden Yates, safety J.J. Roberts and return specialist Ian Foster. “All of our players have put in a tremendous amount of work and to see them get the recognition for their hard work in the dark is gratifying as their coach!” Huff said. “I couldn’t be more proud and excited for those guys and their families.” Osburn has led the Herd for several seasons, having started 45 games in his Marshall career, including 38 straight. This season, the Cabell Midland product has led a Marshall offensive line that ranks in the top-20 in FBS in rushing at 200.4 yards per game, while also allowing just 16 sacks in 12 games. Yates earned the first-team nomination in his first season as a starter after emerging as the Sun Belt Conference’s leader in tackles with 114 on the season. Yates has started all 12 games this season and has added 7.0 tackles for loss, a sack and two fumble recoveries. Roberts leads the Sun Belt and is ranked in the top-10 in FBS in passes defended and is No. 2 in FBS in pass breakups with 14. In addition to that, Roberts is No. 2 on the Herd’s team in tackles with 91 and has 5.0 tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a blocked kick that was returned for a touchdown. Roberts also had the unique distinction of being named as SBC Defensive Player of the Week and SBC Special Teams Player of the Week in 2024. Speaking of special teams, it got no more special than Herd freshman kick returner/safety Ian Foster, who averages 33.4 yards per kick return, which leads all FBS. Foster also leads all kick returners in FBS in 40-yard returns (5) and 50-yard returns (3). Foster also added 46 tackles and 5.0 tackles for loss as a safety. Braxton was named as the All-SBC Second Team quarterback, joining running back A.J. Turner as the Herd’s two selections on the All-SBC Second Team Offense. Turner currently has 864 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns while also catching eight passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns for the Herd. Despite being limited late in the season due to injury, Turner is still ranked sixth in the SBC in rushing and is one of only two players in FBS to record multiple 80-yard runs this season. The Herd also boasted of a pair of All-SBC Third Team Defense selections in defensive lineman Deeve Harris (51 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, 1 FF) and defensive back Jacobie Henderson (46 tackles, 2 INTs, 10 PBUs). Marshall’s All-SBC Honorable Mention selections included wide receiver Christian Fitzpatrick (32 receptions, 569 yards, 6 TDs), tight end Toby Payne (16 rec., 163 yards, 6 TDs), offensive lineman Jeremy Jones (started all 12 games at RT) and defensive back Josh Moten (37 tackles, 4 INTs, 4 PBUs). Marshall travels to Cajun Field in Lafayette, La., this weekend to take on Louisiana in the 2024 Hercules Tires Sun Belt Conference Championship Game. That game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and be shown on ESPN.
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