New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Aaron Rodgers “absolutely” will remain the team's starting quarterback and start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Rodgers, who turns 41 next Monday, has been hampered at times by various injuries to his left leg, including a sore knee, sprained ankle and balky hamstring. Ulbrich said Monday the quarterback came back from the team's bye-week break ready to go. “All I can say, and you'd have to ask Aaron if he's fully healthy, but he's better off today than he's been as of late,” Ulbrich said. "So he's definitely feeling healthier than he has probably for the past month. A healthy Aaron Rodgers is the Aaron Rodgers we all love. “So, I'm excited about what that looks like.” NFL Network reported on Sunday that Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps last season with a , has declined having medical scans on his injured leg so he can continue to play. “I have not been informed of that, either way,” Ulbrich said. Rodgers suffered what NFL Network reported was a “significant” hamstring injury against Denver in Week 4. He then sprained his left ankle against Minnesota in London a week later. The four-time MVP has not been able to consistently move around during games as he has in the past, when extending plays and making things happen on the run became such a big part of his game. Rodgers said leading into New York's 28-27 loss to Indianapolis last Sunday that it was the healthiest he felt in a while. But he struggled against the Colts, finishing 22 of 29 for 184 yards after a brutally slow start during which he went 9 of 13 for just 76 yards. The Athletic reported last week that owner Woody Johnson broached the idea during a meeting with the coaching staff of having the banged-up Rodgers sit after the Jets' loss to Denver in Week 4. With Rodgers' struggles and perhaps compromised health the past few games, a hot debate on social media and sports talk shows during the past week has been whether the quarterback should take a seat in favor of Tyrod Taylor. But when asked if there has been any talk of shutting down Rodgers, Ulbrich replied flatly: “There has not.” In a follow-up question, the interim coach was asked if Rodgers will, in fact, be the Jets' starting quarterback at home Sunday against the Seahawks. “Absolutely,” Ulbrich said. He added that he didn't feel the need to sit down with Rodgers and address all the reports and chatter outside the facility. “No, I feel like we are on the same page,” the coach said. Last week, Ulbrich said he and his staff after losing seven of its past eight and being on the verge of missing the postseason for the 14th consecutive year. Ulbrich opted not to make any changes to the coaching responsibilities of his staff and he will continue to run the defense as the coordinator. He also said there would not be any personnel changes coming out of the bye, barring injuries. “But definitely, we created a really clear vision of where we need to improve and found some things,” Ulbrich said. “Obviously, you find the things that you’re not doing well, you need to improve upon them, but then also found some some things that I think we can really build upon. So I was excited in both ways.” Johnson last Tuesday, six weeks after he also dismissed coach Robert Saleh. On Monday, the , a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, in its searches for a general manager and coach. Ulbrich insisted that isn't creating an awkward situation for him, in particular, as he and his staff focus on the present while the organization begins planning for the future. “In all honesty, it’s not at all,” Ulbrich said. “My singular focus is just finishing the season off the right way, playing a brand of football we’re all proud of, myself included. And that starts with Seattle.” LB C.J. Mosley said he's “progressing” in his return in his neck, but is still uncertain about his availability for Sunday. Mosley said Monday was the first time he put on a helmet since the injury occurred during pregame warmups against New England on Oct. 27. ... Ulbrich said the team is still evaluating LT Tyron Smith, who missed the game against Indianapolis with a neck ailment. AP NFL:Anger, disbelief at B.C. crown’s decision not to lay charges in fatal crash involving Thompson Rivers volleyball teamNone
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M fired football coach Connell Maynor after seven seasons on Monday. Athletic director Paul A. Bryant announced the decision in a statement. The Bulldogs went 6-6 this season, including a 4-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference mark, and won three straight games before a season-ending loss to Florida A&M. 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.
No. 8 Kentucky flying high ahead of Western Kentucky meetingIn the short term they might keep witnessing phases of volatility, but the probability of mid- and small-cap stocks doing well over the medium term has increased after the Maharashtra election results. To help you make the best investment decisions, we have picked companies that have been awarded the highest score by Stock Reports Plus, and clubbed them with “Strong Buy/Buy” analysts’ recommendation as per the Institutional Brokers' EstimateArticle content VICTORIA — The B.C. NDP and federal Liberal governments took victory laps last year after putting up a combined $285 million to secure a high-performance battery plant in Maple Ridge. The project looked to be an impressive one, according to the Nov. 14, 2023 news release. Taiwanese-owned E-One Moli and its investors were putting up the balance of $765 million for the $1.05-billion expansion of the company’s existing plant in Maple Ridge. The commitment would secure 100 existing jobs and add 350 more. Construction to start in the summer of 2024. When the expanded facility was up and running in 2028, it would be “Western Canada’s first high-performance lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility, creating a new hub in the global battery component supply chain.” For Premier David Eby, the green light from E-One Moli was proof positive that his government had made the province into “a centre for innovation, investment and cutting-edge technology” and “a leader in building a clean-energy future.” Eby, then heading into an election year, also took a swipe at his critics on the climate action front. “We know that this is what we have to do,” he told reporters. “The people who suggest that we have to accept that (climate change) as the future and stop taking action are simply wrong.” Then-B.C. Jobs Minister Brenda Bailey observed that jurisdictions all over the world were competing for battery plants. But in this case, B.C. was the chosen one. “This investment is a powerful example of a global leader in clean-technology manufacturing choosing to anchor its North American production and operations at home,” said Bailey. “B.C. has shown time and again that our province is stronger when we invest in people and the vision they have for a cleaner future.” B.C. officials said that the province’s supply of clean green power was a factor in attracting the project as well. E-One Moli would be switching some of its power from natural gas to electricity, “as well as participating in the load attraction program aimed at diversifying industries in B.C. wanting to connect to B.C. Hydro.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who joined Eby and Bailey for the announcement at the E-One Moli site, went with that Canadian standby, a hockey metaphor. “This is where the puck is going,” Trudeau told reporters. “This is the future we are building every single day. Climate policy is economic policy. “The world is looking to Canada. When we support projects like E-One Moli’s new facility in Maple Ridge, we bolster Canada’s role as a global clean-tech leader, create good jobs, and help keep our air clean.” Trudeau’s commitment also addressed Eby’s concern that B.C. had been sidelined while the federal government committed to backing development of a trio of battery plants in Eastern Canada. The scale of the federal commitment did not warrant close inspection. Senior governments were putting up almost $44 billion to underwrite plants in Ontario and Quebec, according to the parliamentary budget officer. The Maple Ridge project drew a mere fraction of those billions, with Ottawa contributing $205 million and the province $80 million. Still, it was something to celebrate. In the months following the November 2023 announcement, the New Democrats would cite the Maple Ridge plant again and again as evidence that they were putting the province on the “cutting edge” of battery technology. But there were no media releases, nor any cause for victory laps with this week’s news that E-Moli had hit pause on the Maple Ridge plant. “$1 billion lithium-ion battery factory on hold,” read the headline on the front page of The Vancouver Sun on Wednesday. “Over the past year, we have seen a major scale-back in electrification projects globally,” company executive Frank So told Sun reporter Derrick Penner by e-mail. The cancellations or postponements included 17 lithium-ion battery manufacturing plants of one kind or another. Company chair Nelson Chang of parent Taiwan Cement Corp. said E-One Moli would hold off building any new plants abroad until it reaches “full efficiency” in its gigafactory in Taiwan. In contrast to the rhetorical flourishes that followed last year’s announcement, the New Democrats downplayed the significance of the latest development regarding the Maple Ridge plant. No more talk of B.C.’s supposed advantages over other jurisdictions in attracting investment. Instead, a statement from the energy ministry attributed the pause entirely to “a global recalibration driven by market conditions.” Not for the first time had B.C. arrived late to the game of attracting investment in the latest fashion in cutting-edge technology. Last year, Eby declared his enthusiasm for Australia-based Fortescue’s proposal to build a $2-billion hydrogen plant on a site near Prince George. “I love this project,” the premier declared, and predicted it could become a hub for hydrogen-based development. This fall, the company walked away after expressing doubts that B.C. could provide the necessary supply of “affordable” electricity and the “favourable” policies to go along with it. The premier just can’t resist these premature victory laps. Next time he touts a billion-dollar project, I suggest waiting until construction is well underway before getting caught up in the celebrations.
NoneIn a landmark event for India's space exploration journey, ISRO is gearing up for the launch of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 on its dedicated commercial mission. Scheduled for Wednesday, this mission signifies significant advancements in global cooperation in the field of space technology. The Proba-3 mission involves two satellites, designed to study the Sun's outer atmosphere through precise formation flying. The spacecraft, named 'Coronagraph' and 'Occulter', will fly in tandem as a single entity, demonstrating ISRO's engineering prowess and the spirit of international collaboration. Powered by ISRO's proven Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, this mission highlights the synergy between ISRO and NSIL in executing cutting-edge technology demonstrations that enhance our understanding of science and engineering while fostering international partnerships. (With inputs from agencies.)