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The eLEAP OLED technology is known for its advanced features, such as high color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and low power consumption. It is considered a groundbreaking innovation in the display industry and has generated significant interest among manufacturers and consumers alike. The delayed production timeline has raised concerns about the potential impact on the availability of eLEAP OLED panels for upcoming devices, including smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — As much enjoyment as Micah Hyde was having coaching his son’s soccer team in sunny San Diego, the lure of resuming his playing career and one last opportunity to bring a championship to Buffalo was too much to pass up for the Bills veteran safety. And Hyde chose to return to wintry Buffalo on Wednesday without any guarantee he’ll play by signing to the practice squad. In doing so, the 33-year-old willingly accepted taking on an expanded leadership role as mentor and sideline coach. “Listen, I’m here to help. I left my ego in San Diego,” Hyde said. “The goal has always been to bring a championship back to Buffalo, and if I can help in any way, if I’m able to give T-Rapp or D-Ham or whoever’s out there a nugget to make a big play in a big game, I did my job,” he added, referring to Buffalo’s starting safety tandem of Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin . Hyde isn’t so much coming out of retirement after going unsigned once the final year of his contract expired in March. In rejecting interest from other teams, Hyde stuck to his vision in keeping the door open to resume playing but only in Buffalo, where he spent the final seven of his 11 NFL seasons. “Match made in heaven, baby,” he said. “Everyone’s saying, ‘Welcome back' It’s more like ‘Welcome home.’” For Buffalo (10-2), Hyde is a late-season addition who brings experience, stability, leadership and familiarity with the defensive scheme to the now five-time defending AFC East champions . “You're just excited because you know what type of energy he brings to the locker room, you know his personality,” edge rusher Von Miller said. “We just got better by adding Micah Hyde, whether that’s on the football field or off the football field. ... It’s all plus-plus in each and every category.” Coach Sean McDermott stressed that as much as he welcomes Hyde’s addition, it in no way reflects on Buffalo’s safety group. And yet, Hyde does provide insurance down the stretch in the event of an injury. “We’re in a good spot, very confident in the guys that have played there all season long and have both done a nice job,” McDermott said. “It’s about the team. It’s always about the team, and it’s never about one person. And in this case, Micah would not want that to be, in this case, about him.” The Bills never ruled out the possibility of Hyde’s return, by keeping his former locker stall vacant and not assigning his familiar No. 23 to another player. Hyde’s signing comes on the heels of Buffalo’s division-clinching 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers . The Bills, who travel to play the Rams (6-6) on Sunday, now have their sights set on chasing down Kansas City (11-1), a team they defeated last month, to win the AFC’s top seed entering the playoffs. McDermott’s bond with Hyde runs deep, going back to 2017. That’s when the then-first-year coach identified Hyde and safety Jordan Poyer to become Buffalo’s first key free agent signings. Hyde and Poyer signed hours apart and opened seven straight seasons as Buffalo's starting tandem. Hyde, who spent his first four seasons in Green Bay, earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2017 and 2021. Poyer, an All-Pro selection in ’21, is now with Miami after being released by Buffalo in March. Hyde missed a majority of the 2022 season with a severe neck injury. He started 14 games last season, though he missed three games because of injury. Hyde said he’s injury free and also lost weight in spending his time off working out regularly. The only thing certain, he said, is this will be his final NFL season, whenever and however it might end. “After the last game, that (retirement) paper’s going to be right here and it’s getting signed,” Hyde said. “You can guarantee that, for sure.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Australia's cap on foreign students pushes Indians to explore alternativesManchester United and Manchester City to compete for Viktor Gyokeres, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton a target for Manchester City, Aston Villa among clubs keen on Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made signing Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from former club Sporting a priority for next summer but Manchester City also want the 26-year-old. (Sunday Mirror) , external Manchester United have made contact with Real Madrid over the potential signing of midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, but the France international is not keen on the move. (Bernabeu Digital - in Spanish) , external The Old Trafford club are also keeping an eye on Paris St-Germain's Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes, 22, who played under Amorim at Sporting . (Mail on Sunday) , external But the three full-backs shortlisted by Manchester United owners Ineos are Bayern Munich's Canada international Alphonso Davies, 24, Serbian Milos Kerkez, 21 from Bournemouth and Benfica's Spanish defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, 21 - who only left Old Trafford last summer. (Express) , external Aston Villa have joined a number of Italian clubs in showing an interest in taking Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, on loan in January. (Caught Offside) , external Arsenal could offer an astronomical fee to land AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish) , external Manchester City are preparing to make a January approach for Crystal Palace's England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20. (Teamtalk) , external Everton want to sign Botafogo and Brazil winger Luiz Henrique, 23, as manager Sean Dyche looks to improve his attacking options. (Football Insider) , external Tottenham and Liverpool have been joined by Barcelona in the race to sign Dutch full-back Devyne Rensch, 21, from Ajax . (Diario Sport - in Spanish) , external Chelsea remain huge fans of Brighton's Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, but the Seagulls will demand £100m for the player. (Teamtalk) , external Manchester City could scupper Chelsea's plans to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 21, as they have a £20m buy-back clause on a player they only sold in the summer. (Express) , external England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley is happy to reject a club management role in the hope of succeeding Thomas Tuchel as England manager in 2026. (The Sun) , external Former Sweden and Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg is set to take over as manager of Major League Soccer side St Louis City. (Goal) , externalTORONTO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. 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Manchester United, one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in the world, has been going through a turbulent period in recent years. Despite the financial prosperity and global fan base, the on-field performances have failed to meet the lofty standards set by the club's storied history. In a bid to turn around their fortunes, the club has undergone several changes, including managerial appointments and player acquisitions. However, one aspect that has remained constant is the reluctance to offload underperforming players in favor of cutting costs in other areas.Wayanad(Kerala), Nov 23: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday cruised to her maiden electoral victory, from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, with a margin of over 4.1 lakh votes against CPI(M)-led LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri, according to figures released by the Election Commission. Priyanka got 6,22,338 votes which was less than the 6,47,445 votes received by her brother Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls in Wayanad in April this year, but her victory margin of 4,10,931 was more than his lead of 3,64,422 votes, despite the decline in turnout in the Wayanad bypoll. The LS poll turnout in Wayanad, which has over 14 lakh registered voters, was close to 74 per cent in April, but had declined to 65 per cent in the by-election in November. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Wayanad, CPI’s Annie Raja had secured second place with 2,83,023 votes, while BJP’s K. Surendran finished third with 1,41,045 votes. However, both fronts were unable to replicate their performance in the bypoll, despite a reduced voter turnout in the hill constituency. Mokeri got 2,11,407 and BJP-led NDA’s Navya Haridas came third with 1,09,939 votes. Close to the announcement of the final counting results, Priyanka, in a post on social media platform X, thanked the people of Wayanad for electing her as their representative to the Parliament. “My dearest sisters and brothers of Wayanad, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory has been your victory and the person you chose to represent you understands your hopes and dreams and fights for you as one of your own. I look forward to being your voice in Parliament! “Thank you for giving me this honour and even more for the immense love you have given me,” she said. In her post, Priyanka also thanked her colleagues in the UDF, leaders from across Kerala, workers, volunteers and everyone else who supported her and worked “incredibly hard” in her poll campaign, by “tolerating” her “12 hour a day (no food, no rest) car journeys, and for fighting like true soldiers for the ideals we all believe in”.
In conclusion, Ragnar Klavan’s retirement from professional football and his decision to run for the presidency of the Estonian Football Association signify a significant moment in his career. As he embarks on this new chapter, Klavan’s legacy as a player and a potential leader in football administration is sure to leave a lasting impact on the sport in Estonia. Fans and stakeholders alike will be watching closely as Klavan continues to make his mark on the football world in new and meaningful ways.As the NBA continues to evolve and teams seek to assemble winning rosters, the role of the head coach remains a pivotal one in shaping the direction and identity of a franchise. Coaches like Tyronn Lue, with their wealth of experience and proven track records, serve as invaluable assets to teams looking to achieve greatness on the court.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working to piece together the motive behind the attack and uncover any potential accomplices. The suspect is currently in custody awaiting trial, where he will face charges related to the murder of the American executive.