Patrick Mahomes will probably find a new way to celebrate a big play moving forward. The Kansas City Chiefs ' star quarterback was fined over $14,000 by the NFL for what was deemed a "violent gesture" during Kansas City's Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills . Here's a look at the gesture that led to Mahomes being fined. The NFL fined #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture) as he celebrated a touchdown pass last week in Buffalo ... pic.twitter.com/dXgnmYJSYp This is just the second time that Mahomes has been fined. His first fine occurred last December when he was docked $50,000 for "verbally abusing" officials doing a game that also took place during a loss to the Bills. Mahomes wasn't the only player who was fined this weekend due to a celebration that the NFL did not appreciate. Lions wideout Jameson Williams was docked nearly $20,000 for his celebration that paid homage to former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch's celebration at the end of his legendary touchdown run in the 2010 playoffs.North Carolina A&T now offers degree in artificial intelligence GREENSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina A &T State University is now offering a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence. It is a milestone for the university to be the first in our state and one of only a handful in the nation to offer this program. In the program, students can pick one of two concentrations: Advanced AI Systems through the College of Engineering and Applied AI in the College of Science and Technology. Courses are available both in-person and online. Some schools already offer a concentration in...UAAGI Chief Marketing Executive Lyn Buena says Lynk & Co is targeting a growing middle class Interview by Kap Maceda Aguila WHEN IT was formally launched in the Philippines last April at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Lynk & Co (distributed by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. or UAAGI) wanted to change the average car buyer’s notion that China-headquartered car marques are known for delivering value for money and hardly anything else — certainly not the characteristics associated with more premium brands. Lynk & Co leverages its affinity with the Volvo and Geely brands, being a joint venture of both. For one thing, Lynk & Co vehicles “are designed and built using advanced architectural platforms such as CMA, SEA, and BMA. These platforms allow for model scalability and adaptability in light of new energy solutions, such as translation of Lynk & Co’s designs to accommodate new electric vehicle technologies,” according to a company release. “(It is a) premium, global vehicle (brand) that ticks all the right boxes in terms of design aesthetic, safety, and modern connectivity,” UAAGI Group Managing Director and Lynk & Co Philippines Brand Head Froilan Dytianquin had said during the Lynk & Co preview ahead of the MIAS launch. Meanwhile, UAAGI Chairman Rommel Sytin said that the brand “not only elevates UAAGI’s entire auto brand portfolio, but also allows us to cater to a wider audience of Filipino motorists and their discerning tastes and preferences.” We caught up with UAAGI Chief Marketing Executive Lyn Manalansang-Buena on the sidelines of the inauguration of Lynk & Co’s fourth operational dealership — this one located along Quezon Avenue. Paramount Cars, Inc. President Jessica Lee-Sy had noted in her speech that the country today boasts 21 Chinese car brands, with more poised to enter the market. We asked Mrs. Manalansang-Buena how Lynk & Co intends to stand out in this crush of competitors, and more. Here are excerpts from our interview: VELOCITY: How do you see the industry shaping up, and how does Lynk & Co position itself differently from the other Chinese brands that are out there? What particular segment of the buying market are you eyeing? LYN MANALANSANG-BUENA : I agree it’s a crowded marketplace now, but at the end of the day, I think it has a lot to do with the product that you offer. We’re very fortunate because Lynk & Co, in cooperation with its mother company Geely, has produced very premium cars. Because of a rising middle class, a lot of people are going to want cars that are more rewarding — not just a basic tool that can get you from point A to point B. That’s exactly what Lynk & Co offers, something that will make you feel good about your purchase — (providing) an environment that you’re happy with. It’s something that I feel is a significant proposition for a new breed of middle-class workers in the Philippines. There’s a lot of discovery about brands that are not as known but offer good technology, premium environment, and safety. I think that’s a very strong proposition in terms of our lineup in Lynk & Co. What’s the timeline for growing the network? We have two dealerships that will open by the first half of next year, and our plan is to have eight open showrooms by the end of 2025, conservatively. We have partners north and south of NCR. That’s the plan: To have more presence in very specific areas where we feel the market is ready for a brand like Lynk & Co. You’re planning to release electrified options as well. Are seeing you an uptick in demand from your customers and the industry in general for electrified powertrains? Because of the distinct profile of the Lynk & Co audience, I think they’re one of the first adopters. They’re among the first to embrace new things, new technologies — so long as it makes sense, because they’re also very discerning. As long as we can make sense of that, the infrastructure is ready, the technology and after-sales are supported which is what we have in UAAGI — because UAAGI is very well known for its exceptional after-sales services across our four brands — I think yes, we are doing those steps. We are being cautiously optimistic, but we’re reading the market very well because it evolves fast. We want to make very calculated, smart moves whenever we choose a product to introduce.
The Pistons and Hornets link in Charlotte on NBA TV for the second meeting of the season. Detroit is 7-9 and has won seven of the past 12 since starting the season 0-4. Cade Cunningham has been a driving force in the Pistons’ success with four straight double-doubles and four triple-doubles in the past nine games. Detroit has won two of the past three games but lost its previous outing at home to Chicago (122-112). Charlotte is 5-9 on the year and one of its wins came against Detroit at home (108-107). However, the Hornets have lost two straight and four of the past five games. All four losses came on the road and the lone win during that span was a controversial one-point home win versus the Bucks (115-114). With that said, let’s dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch the opening tip, projected lineups, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Details & how to watch Pistons @ Hornets ● Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 ● Time: 7:00 PM ET ● Site: Spectrum Center ● City: Charlotte, NC ● TV/Streaming: NBA TV Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page , along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Game odds for Pistons @ Hornets The latest odds as of Thursday afternoon: ● Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-130), Charlotte Hornets (+110) ● Spread: Detroit -2 ● Total: 221.5 Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick’s insight on weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Probable starting lineups for Charlotte and Detroit · Charlotte Hornets (5-9) PG LaMelo Ball SG Brandon Miller SF Josh Green PF Miles Bridges C Grant Williams · Detroit Pistons (7-9) PG Cade Cunningham SG Jaden Ivey SF Tim Hardaway Jr. PF Tobias Harris C Jalen Duren Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Hornets @ Pistons The Pistons are 9-6-1 ATS, ranking 9th-best in the NBA. The Hornets are 8-6-1 ATS, ranking 10th-best in the NBA. Detroit is 2-3 ATS as a favorite and 0-2 ATS as a home favorite. Charlotte is 8-5 ATS as an underdog and 4-2 ATS as a home underdog, ranking 9th-best. Detroit is 3-0 to the Under as a road favorite. Charlotte is 5-1 to the Under as a home underdog. Cade Cunningham has double-doubled in four straight games. Brandon Miller is coming off a season-high 29 points. LaMelo Ball had his six-game streak of 25-plus points snapped with 12 against Brooklyn. Jalen Duren double-doubled in two straight, including a monster outing of 15 points and 22 rebounds against the Nets. Notable Player Props for Hornets @ Pistons Highest Point Props LaMelo Ball O/U 27.5 Points Cade Cunningham O/U 23.5 Points Brandon Miller O/U 18.5 Points Jaden Ivey O/U 18.5 Points Miles Bridges O/U 16.5 Points Highest Rebound Props Jalen Duren O/U 10.5 Rebounds Cade Cunningham O/U 6.5 Rebounds Tobias Harris O/U 6.5 Rebounds Miles Bridges O/U 6.5 Rebounds LaMelo Ball O/U 5.5 Rebounds Grant Williams O/U 5.5 Rebounds Highest Assist Props Cade Cunningham O/U 9.5 Assists LaMelo Ball O/U 6.5 Assists Expert picks & predictions for Hornets @ Pistons Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Brandon Miller to go Over 18.5 Points versus the Pistons: “Brandon Miller is coming off a season-high 29 points and 11 made field goal attempts. Over the last nine games, Miller has shot at least 16 field goal attempts in eight of those and 9 or more three-pointers. The volume for Miller is here as he has taken command of being the No. 2 scoring option in Charlotte. Miller scored 19 points in the earlier season meeting with Detroit on 6-for-16 shooting, 3-for-11 from three, and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. Those efforts could be a small reflection of how he’s been playing now, so I like Miller Over 18.5 Points against the Pistons.” Here are the best bets our model is projecting for the Pistons and the Hornets: · Moneyline : NBC Sports finds confidence in taking Detroit on the ML (-130) · Spread : NBC Sports has strong confidence in Detroit -2 on the spread · Total : NBC Sports has low confidence towards a play on the Total UNDER 221.5 points Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the EXPERT NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and total picks for each of the games on today’s calendar! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
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