Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP and first in the NL following a historic offensive season with the Los Angeles DodgersTwo NFC contenders looking to clinch their respective divisions face off on Sunday night, as the Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons . Jayden Daniels ' historic outing vs. the Philadelphia Eagles led Washington to a win last Sunday, while Michael Penix Jr . won his first NFL start vs. the lowly New York Giants . The Falcons outscored the Giants by 27 points, but Penix didn't account for a single touchdown. His defense scored twice off of Drew Lock interceptions, while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns. Facing this Commanders squad on the road in prime time is going to be a different kind of test for last year's FBS passing yards leader, but it is really our first opportunity to see how different this Falcons offense can be with a new signal-caller. Let's break down this prime-time NFC showdown, but first, here's how to watch the game: All NFL odds are via SportsLine Consensus. Commanders vs. Falcons where to watch Date: Sunday, Dec. 29 | Time: 8:20 p.m. ET Location: Northwest Stadium (Landover) Channel: NBC | Stream: fubo Follow: CBS Sports App Odds: Commanders -4 O/U 46.5 Clinching Scenarios Washington clinches playoff berth with: Commanders win or tie Buccaneers loss or tie Atlanta clinches NFC South division title with: Falcons win and Buccaneers loss When the Commanders have the ball While the Eagles didn't have Jalen Hurts for the majority of Week 16, what Daniels accomplished against what was statistically the No. 1 defense in football was incredible. He became just the second quarterback ever to throw for 250 yards, five touchdowns and rush for 75 yards. Again, this is a player who has played in just 15 NFL games . It was the passing game that carried Washington vs. Philly last week. Olamide Zaccheaus caught five passes for a team-high 70 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner, while Terry McLaurin caught five passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. McLaurin is someone who is capable of taking advantage of an Atlanta secondary that allowed Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison to combine for 265 receiving yards and five touchdowns earlier this month. McLaurin has already tied a franchise record with 12 receiving touchdowns this season, and has already secured his fifth straight 1,000-yard receiving campaign. That also tied a franchise record. When the Falcons have the ball Penix is looking to become the first Falcons quarterback to ever start his career 2-0. He completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards and one interception in his first start, but the interception was really a Kyle Pitts catch that the tight end handed over to the wrong team in the red zone. All in all, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris labeled Penix's first start, " almost flawless football ." Penix peppered Drake London with targets. The former No. 8 overall pick caught five of eight balls thrown his direction for 59 yards. However, it was Darnell Mooney who was Atlanta's leading receiver with 82 yards on five catches. In what was a surprise on offense, the dual-threat weapon of Robinson tied a season-low with just 9 yards receiving. He was still the main option on offense, rushing 22 times for 94 yards and two scores, and you can expect Penix to rely on him again come Sunday night. Robinson has recorded 1,616 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns this season. One player Penix and Robinson will have to look out for on Sunday is Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu . He's been one of the most impressive defensive players this season, having recorded 89 combined tackles, eight sacks and an interception. Luvu could potentially become the first player to record 100 tackles and 10 sacks in a single season since the legendary James Harrison did so in 2010. Prediction How the Falcons defense contains Daniels is going to be key for an upset victory. While they held the Las Vegas Raiders and Giants to single digits over the last two games, Atlanta's defense recently gave up 42 points to the Minnesota Vikings and 38 points to the Denver Broncos . I'm excited to see these two rookie quarterbacks face off under the lights, but will be siding with the better team at home. Washington is 9-5-1 ATS this season, while Atlanta is 6-9 ATS. More importantly, the Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. Projected score: Commanders 28-22
Potatoes are the most common vegetable found in kitchens after the holidays, but many people unknowingly store them incorrectly, shortening their shelf life. Vegetables are often stored together to save room, but Tiffany, a cook and founder of Imperfectly Happy , has explained that potatoes need to always be kept away from onions. Tiffany said: “It’s important not to store onions and potatoes together. Potatoes release moisture and gases that can cause onions to spoil faster. Always store these two vegetables separately for best results.” Onions also release ethylene gas, a natural plant-growing hormone that speeds up ripening and makes food more flavourful but also accelerates spoilage in certain other vegetables. Instead, ensure your potatoes stay fresh for longer by storing them in a basket far away from onions and then keeping them somewhere cool. Potatoes need to be kept somewhere that is not too cold as it will turn the starches inside them into sugars, which will cause them to become grainy. However, potatoes need to also be kept away from heat as it will cause them to lose moisture, which will promote rot and cause them to become rubbery. The ideal solution is to keep potatoes at room temperature in a cupboard, drawer or even a butler pantry in your kitchen as they also need to be kept away from light. Too much light can cause potatoes to begin to produce chlorophyll, which will cause them to turn green, begin sprouting as well as have an extremely bitter taste. It may seem like there is a lot potatoes need to be protected from to be stored properly but it is easy to keep them fresh as long as you keep them cool, dark and dry. Tiffany said: “Moisture is your enemy when storing potatoes. Store them in a dry environment and avoid washing them before storage. If the potatoes are dirty, gently brush off the dirt, but never rinse them until you’re ready to use them.” Potatoes should be kept away from onions and other ethylene-producing foods but can be stored with most other vegetables such as carrots, beets, and turnips. Once you have the perfect spot in your kitchen to store potatoes then keep them in an open container so there is no chance of moisture build up. Tiffany said: “Proper air circulation is critical to prevent mould or rot. Store potatoes in a burlap sack, mesh bag, or a basket that allows air to flow freely. Avoid storing them in plastic bags, which trap moisture and accelerate spoilage.” When potatoes are stored properly they can stay fresh for months rather than lasting a few weeks so you will know your cupboard is fully stocked so you do not have to worry about them rotting or turning mushy before their time.Overall crime declined, but cybercrime rose exponentially in 2024: Andhra DGP
Rivian stock jumps to highest since August as Benchmark initiates at BuySouthern California coach Lindsay Gottlieb earned her 300th career win in style on Tuesday as the No. 3 Trojans thrashed Cal State Northridge 124-39 in Los Angeles. The point total was a program record for USC (3-0), which got 21 points, nine assists, six steals and three blocks from JuJu Watkins. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points and Kayleigh Heckel had 14 for the Trojans, who had six players finish in double figures and 13 players score overall. Gottlieb went 56-39 in three seasons as coach at UC Santa Barbara and 179-89 in eight seasons at Cal. She owns a 65-32 mark early in her fourth season at USC. Laini Dahlin put up 11 points and Erika Aspajo had 10 for the Matadors (2-1). Cal State Northridge managed six, seven and seven points in the first three quarters while the Trojans put up 30, 30 and 37, respectively. No. 5 UCLA 91, Pepperdine 54 Lauren Betts and Janiah Barker each tallied double-doubles as the Bruins beat the visiting Waves in Los Angeles. Betts had 17 points and 12 rebounds for UCLA (3-0), while Barker had 18 points and 11 boards off the bench. Gabriela Jaquez added 15 points and eight rebounds for UCLA, while Elina Aarnisalo chipped in 16 points and nine assists. The Bruins won again despite the absence of star guard Kiki Rice, who remains out with an undisclosed injury. Ornela Muca scored 20 points for Pepperdine (1-2). UCLA never trailed and outrebounded the Waves 56-22. No. 7 LSU 117, Charleston Southern 44 Aneesah Morrow piled up 21 points and 20 rebounds as the Tigers routed the visiting Buccaneers in Baton Rouge, La. Flau'Jae Johnson poured in 18 points and 10 rebounds for LSU (3-0). Mikaylah Williams had a team-high 25 points and Kailyn Gilbert flirted with a triple-double, notching 14 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Catherine Alben paced Charleston Southern (0-4) with 15 points. LSU trailed by five points early on, then ripped off a 24-4 run to close the first quarter and rolled from there, shooting 59 percent from the floor. No. 12 Ohio State 94, Charlotte 53 Chance Gray scored a career-high 31 points as the Buckeyes rolled to a victory over the 49ers in Columbus, Ohio. Gray, a transfer from Oregon, shot 9-of-14 from behind the arc to power Ohio State (2-0). Ajae Petty added 12 points while Cotie McMahon scored 11 points and had four assists. Charlotte was led by 15 points from Alexis Andrews. No. 14 North Carolina 66, North Carolina A&T 47 Redshirt freshman Laila Hull had 14 points and five rebounds off the bench to lead the Tar Heels to a win over the Aggies in Greensboro, N.C. Hull, who missed last season after having shoulder surgery, shot 4-for-7 from 3-point range to help North Carolina (3-0) pull away. Lexi Donarski added 10 points, Grace Townsend dished out six assists and Alyssa Ustby had seven points and nine boards. The Tar Heels played without starting center Maria Gakdeng, who is day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury. Paris Locke paced North Carolina A&T (0-3) with 15 points and eight rebounds, and Jordyn Dorsey added 12 points. No. 15 West Virginia 82, Pitt 54 JJ Quinerly scored 17 points as the Mountaineers beat the Panthers in the latest edition of the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, W.Va. Quinerly shot 0-of-10 on 3-point attempts, but she added four rebounds, three assists and three steals to her stat line in the win for West Virginia (3-0). Jordan Harrison scored 14 points while Sydney Shaw chipped in 11. Khadija Faye powered Pitt (2-1) with 14 points and 12 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Lauren Rust added 12 points. No. 18 Louisville 86, UT Martin 64 Nyla Harris scored 16 points to lead the Cardinals to a road victory over the Skyhawks in Martin, Tenn. Olivia Cochran added 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals for Louisville (2-1), while Tajianna Roberts scored 13 points. The Cardinals led by as much as 33 points and outscored the Skyhawks 20-5 on fastbreaks and 52-18 in the paint. Kenley McCarn led all scorers with 21 points for UT Martin (0-3), while Anaya Brown added 12 points and Shae Littleford had 11. No. 20 Kentucky 76, Wofford 42 Dazia Lawrence scored 19 points and Teonni Key registered her first career double-double to power the Wildcats over the visiting Terriers in Lexington, Ky. Key, a transfer from North Carolina, had 11 points and 13 rebounds as one of two players to notch double-doubles in the win for Kentucky (3-0). Clara Strack had 16 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and four blocks, while Georgia Amoore had 11 points and seven assists. Maddie Heiss had 11 points for Wofford (2-1). Evangelia Paulk and Indiya Clarke scored 10 apiece. No. 21 Nebraska 84, Southern 58 Alexis Markowski scored 22 points to steer the Cornhuskers past the Jaguars in Lincoln, Neb. Markowski shot 8-for-13 from the floor and also had six rebounds. Natalie Potts added 17 points and 12 boards for Nebraska (3-0), and Alberte Rimdal scored 13 points. Aniya Gourdine was the leader for Southern (0-4) with 22 points. Nebraska won the rebounding battle 46-26 and outscored the undersized Jaguars 44-24 in the paint. No. 25 Oregon 66, North Texas 35 Newly ranked in the AP Top 25 this week, the Ducks improved to 4-0 on by beating the Mean Green in Eugene, Ore., behind 11 points apiece from Elisa Mevius and Nani Falatea. The juniors were the only players to score in double figures for the Ducks as coach Kelly Graves was liberal with playing time and went deep into his bench, allowing 13 players to see game action. Mevius also had a team-high seven rebounds. Tommisha Lampkin led North Texas (2-1) with six points, six rebounds and two steals. --Field Level Media
TORONTO (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night. The team posted a video on social media of team members walking to Scotiabank Arena, with player Maveric Lamoureux saying the bus was “not moving at all.” Several city streets had been closed during the day for the annual Santa Claus parade. The Maple Leafs earned their fourth consecutive win by defeating Utah 3-2. The viral incident prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call the congestion “embarrassing” and “unacceptable,” highlighting his government’s plan to address the city’s gridlock through bike lane legislation. It wasn’t the first time a Toronto visitor had to ditch their vehicle to make it to an event on time. In June, former One Direction band member Niall Horan had to walk through traffic to get to his concert at Scotiabank Arena. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl
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