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Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn't have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. “I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gained from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it as blocking or being a decoy,” the two-time Pro Bowler said. While opposing defenses have keyed in on Metcalf, other aspects of Seattle's offense have surfaced during its four-game winning streak. The run has the Seahawks (8-5) sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday night's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers (9-4). Geno Smith's new top target is second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who needs 89 receiving yards for his first career 1,000-yard season. Smith-Njigba has 75 catches for 911 yards and five touchdowns, while Metcalf, often dealing with double coverage, has 54 catches for 812 yards and two scores. Metcalf says he feels the pride of a “proud parent or a big brother” when it comes to Smith-Njigba's success. Seattle's offense also got a boost from the ground game in a 30-18 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last weekend . Zach Charbonnet, filling in for the injured Kenneth Walker III, ran for a career-best 134 yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks face another hot team in the Packers (9-4), who have won seven of nine. Green Bay's two losses over that stretch have come against NFC-best Detroit (12-1), including a 34-31 victory by the Lions on Dec. 5, which means the NFC North title is likely out of reach for the Packers. The Packers are well-positioned for a playoff berth, but that almost certainly won't come this weekend. They would need a win, a loss or tie by the Atlanta Falcons and a tie between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. Metcalf, who learned to block from his father, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf, says he tries to take blocking seriously to set himself apart from other receivers. His priorities are simple when he's getting double-teamed and the ball goes elsewhere. “Trying to block my (butt) off and trying to get pancakes on defensive backs,” he said. When the Packers surged their way into the playoffs last season, quarterback Jordan Love was a major reason why. He had 18 touchdown passes and one interception during Green Bay's final eight games. During the last four games of this season, Love ranks third in the NFL with a 118.9 passer rating with six touchdowns, one interception and a league-best 10.3 yards per attempt. “I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to — and that’s part of it, too, having that confidence to be able to throw those passes,” Love said. “There’s always like I said a handful of plays that might not come off or be in the exact spot that you wanted it to or the throw might be a little bit off. So, that’s where you’ve just got to try to be at your best every play, be consistent and accurate as possible.” Green Bay’s pass defense has been picked apart the last two weeks. First, it was torched by Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins in a Packers win. Next, it allowed Jared Goff to complete his final 13 passes as the Lions rallied to victory. It won’t get any easier this week. Smith is second in the NFL in attempts, completions and passing yards and is fifth in completion percentage. “It’s been a remarkable turnaround for him in terms of just where he started,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “It’s not always where you start, but where you finish. And it tells me a lot about the person in terms of his resiliency and ability to fight through some adversity. He’s a dangerous quarterback.” The potential return of former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) could help the Packers. Will the Packers break out their head-to-toe white uniforms? The last time Green Bay wore the winter white look was in a 24-22 win over Houston in October. The Packers asked fans to weigh in on social media . As for the Seahawks, they'll be sporting their “Action Green” uniforms. Metcalf is a fan. “I would say this about the Action Green, I love them personally in my opinion, but the big guys hate them. I don’t know why, don’t ask me," he said. “Hopefully, the Packers wear all white, so it’ll be a fun-looking game.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflLegit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events CHECK OUT: Don't let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. FCT, Abuja - Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has urged northerners not to allow Niger Republic junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, to gaslight them into turning against the Nigerian government. Omokri said northerners should treat him the same way Yoruba people treated and rejected Kemi Badenoch’s comment about the northern region. He said Yoruba showed that Nigerian nationality is more important than ethnic identity, adding that one good turn deserves another. The social critic stated this via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @renoomokri on Friday, December 27. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! He said Arewa influencers supporting Tiani’s behaviour would lose the moral authority to call any Southerner who joins Mrs. Badenoch against Nigeria . “Yes, Abdourahamane Tiani is Hausa by ethnicity, just like Kemi Badenoch is Lukumi Yoruba by culture. What is expected from all Nigerians is to cement Nigeria's unity by demonstrating, like the Southwest did, that Nigerian nationality is more important than ethnic identity. Read also Year in review: 7 political events that shaped Nigeria in 2024 “If Northern leaders of thought and opinion moulders allow Brigadier General Tiani's irresponsible, false allegations to turn them against President Tinubu and Malam Nuhu Ribadu, they would be dealing a severe blow to Nigerian national solidarity while at the same time telling those Lukumi Yoruba who stood up to Kemi that they are foolish. “Such people will be playing into the hands of those Southern irredentists who share Kemi Badenoch's views” PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer is in coalition talks with the leaders of the SPO and liberal Neos. VIENNA - Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a state election in Styria for the first time on Nov 24 in an echo of September's general election and a new show of strength while national coalition talks continue without it. The election in Styria on Nov 24, which is home to Austria's second city, Graz, raises pressure on party leaders currently attempting to forge the country's first three-way government since 1949. It is only the second state which the eurosceptic, Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPO) has ever won, the first having been Carinthia, the fiefdom of then-FPO leader Joerg Haider in his heyday in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “There’s been a landslide in Styria. I didn’t expect such a resounding result,” the FPO’s deputy leader in Styria, Mr Stefan Hermann, told national broadcaster ORF. A projection by pollster Foresight for ORF and news agency APA showed the FPO first on 35 per cent and the ruling conservative People's Party (OVP) second on 26.7 per cent. The estimate, based on a count of 95 per cent of votes cast, had a margin of error of 0.4 percentage points. It is the first time since World War Two that neither the OVP nor the Social Democrats (SPO) have won in the state bordering Slovenia where actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was born. The FPO will need a coalition partner to secure a majority in Styria's state assembly and form a government. Nationally, FPO leader Herbert Kickl continues to lambast efforts to form what he calls a “coalition of losers” by the parties that came second, third and fourth in September’s election. He argues that since the FPO came first he should have been tasked with forming a government. The FPO secured 29 per cent of the vote in September's election, meaning it needed a coalition partner to govern. Mr Alexander Van der Bellen, an 80-year-old former leader of the left-wing Greens, said in October that since no other party was prepared to govern with the FPO under Mr Kickl, he had to task Chancellor Karl Nehammer of the OVP as leader of the second-placed party with forming a government. Mr Nehammer is in coalition talks with the leaders of the SPO and liberal Neos. Styria's OVP Governor Christopher Drexler said the main issue raised by voters was why Mr Van der Bellen gave Mr Nehammer rather than Mr Kickl the task of forming a government, suggesting many voters backed the FPO in protest. “National politics dominated this election,” he said in a speech to supporters. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema claimed the red berets has been infiltrated by double agents, with former founding members being turned and captured ahead of the national elective conference in December. Malema was addressing the Gauteng Provincial General Assembly in the East Rand on Sunday. The EFF leader’s embattled party has been hit with a leadership exodus, with big names, including Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Dali Mpofu, crossing over to former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party with more departures rumoured. Watch Julius Malema comments on the departure of former EFF members, On Sunday, EFF founding member Alfred Motsi was the latest red berets leader to make the move, returning to his spiritual MK home. ALSO READ: WATCH: ‘I can’t be threatened by Zuma, he’s inviting me for a fight’ – Malema ‘Infiltration’ Malema told delegates that they must guard against “infiltration, individualism and maintain revolutionary discipline.” He said the “orchestrated organizational decay in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) before the May 29 elections, constitutes a “clear example of infiltration.” Malema warned that factionalism, disunity and disloyalty will not be tolerated ahead of the party’s third National People’s Assembly (NPA) to be held in Johannesburg next month. “The EFF has most recently experienced dangerous levels of infiltration, because this infiltration has been perpetuated by founders of this movement who were converted into sleeper agents and double agents, who sat amongst us but reported elsewhere “The people who have left this organization have not only led this infiltration and betrayal, but even had the audacity to prescribe to us how we must perceive and respond to their infiltration. To defect from the organization you founded, in favour of an organization that has just recently surpassed your own organization in elections, is opportunism,” Malema said. ALSO READ: EFF refutes ‘fake news’ about Malema’s actions and ongoing uncertainties EFF under pressure Malema said the EFF was put under pressure by those who left the party. “The leadership standing in front of you today, were put under immense pressure by those who have left us behind, to write petitions to the ANC and ostensibly the “GNU”, for inclusion in their compromised government, which is led by the descendants of settler colonialists and white supremacists. “We were pressured to do so because there was a strong desire for positions, at the expense of our principles of anti-racism and the return of the land,” Malema said, Malema told delegate they are the “shield that will protect the integrity of EFF” Protecting the EFF Malema emphasised that it is the sworn duty of members to stand up and protect and “defend the revolution” when the EFF and its leadership are “unfairly attacked” in public or in private. “This movement and its leadership are the custodians of the revolution. The fact that we are heading third national assembly, does not mean that we no longer have a leadership, that anarchy must prevail. “Until the electoral committee dissolves the central command team...this organisation remains led and this leadership will guide you throughout this process alongside your provincial leaders.,” Malema said. Swipe and Zuma and Ramaphosa Malema said there is “no old person, referring to uMkhonto weSizwe party (MK) leader Jacob Zuma who is going to unite black people in South Africa.” “Only the EFF can unite black people in South Africa. How do you say you can unite people when you are 82 years old, having failed to unite them for the past 82 years... you think you can do it now?” No capitulation Malema said the EFF is not going to capitulate to Zuma. “We are not going to sell the future generation for the dreams of an 82-year-old man who is corrupt to the core. We are going to fight corruption under Jacob Zuma and even after Zuma. “Zuma is corrupt; we were not misled about the corruption of Zuma. Cyril Ramaphosa is corrupt, we were not misled about the corruption of Cyril Ramaphosa. And we don’t just talk about fighting corruption – we will be on the streets on Tuesday to fight Phala Phala,” Malema said. The EFF will hold its elective conference from the 13th to the 15th of December at Nasrec, in Johannesburg. ALSO READ: MK party ‘not ashamed’ of any leaders including Zuma – Shivambu [VIDEO]
‘Google Maps can be...’: 3 dead as car following ‘misleading navigation’ falls off incomplete bridge; netizens reactDaily Post Nigeria Davido incredible melody maker — Nicki Minaj Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Entertainment Davido incredible melody maker — Nicki Minaj Published on November 24, 2024 By Racheal Ayodele Famous rapper, Nicki Minaj, has described Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Davido as an incredible melody maker and songwriter. She made this known while revealing reasons for her recent collaboration with Davido. DAILY POST reports that the songstress had recently collaborated with Davido on her latest project ‘If It’s Okay’. However responding to a curious fan who asked about her reason, Minaj stated that she was driven by her desire to infuse Afrobeat vibe into her music. Speaking on her X handle, she described the Afrobeat star as an incredible melody maker. “That man is an incredible writer & melody maker. It is always a pleasure working with him because of our mutual respect for one another. I asked him to be a part of it to bring out the Afro beats tempo/feeling in it a bit more. Naija to the world.” Related Topics: davido nicki minaj Don't Miss Polygamy best marriage for Africa, monogamy not working – Okey Bakassi You may like Retract immediately – Davido under fire over remark on Nigerian economy Nigeria made you – Joe Igbokwe blasts Davido for saying economy is in shambles The economy is in shambles – Davido laments My eyes don see shege – Davido speaks on turning 32 Davido to commemorate birthday with N300m donation to orphanages ‘I have reported him to Davido before’ – VDM calls out Ubi Franklin over alleged scam Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdEVANSVILLE 66, CAMPBELL 53Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it. On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000. "It's for the kids," Collins said. "I seen he was screaming and was thinking, ‘Here you go, big dog. Here's the ball.'" Collins said he was not penalized last season on the handful of occasions he threw a ball into the stands, so he wasn't expecting a fine. But making a child's day was "definitely worth it." The 25-year-old said he plans to appeal the fine, but if it isn't overturned, he'll pay up. "The only thing that matters was making that kid happy," he said. "He ain't never going to forget that moment. So that's all that matters to me." Collins followed up a 92-yard, one-touchdown performance that day against Tennessee with eight receptions for 119 yards last week at Jacksonville. The fourth-year wideout is Houston's leading receiver despite missing five games due to a hamstring injury. He has caught 49 passes for 832 yards and four touchdowns in just eight appearances. --Field Level Media
The secret to making successful financial New Year’s resolutionsAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark will open their season in a blockbuster. The pair will renew their rivalry to start the WNBA season and it is no surprise their matchup is drawing huge interest with ticket prices reaching eye-watering levels. The WNBA 2024 offseason is in full-swing with the season not scheduled to start until May 2025 and all eyes on the 3x3 'Unrivaled league set to take center stage in Miami. However the league continues to make headlines, thanks in the main to Reese and Clark, with huge anticipation for the recent schedule release day. On day 2 of the WNBA season, the Clark's Fever will face Reese's Sky in Indianapolis, the scene for record-setting levels on attendance in 2024 as Clark's rookie season took over the competition. Despite the game not being until May 17, prices have sky-rocketed to levels that surpass the season openers of most NBA teams in 2024. At the time of writing, the get-in price starts at $238 with prices reaching up $2,500 according to TickPick . Only the Boston Celtics had a higher season-opener get-in price in the NBA with Clark and Reese's showdown more expensive than the other 29 teams. Social media was quick to react to the prices and were in awe. " $1000 for a family of 4 to go to a WNBA game ...," one fan wrote. " Wow, that's a steep price for Opening Night !" another said. "The Fever vs. Sky will definitely be a big game, but $271 is surprising compared to most NBA home openers." One fan compared the level of anticipation for their rivalry to an historic NBA battle, "Their version of Bird vs Magic And Jordan is on the way soon lol," the fan wrote . It is not the first time that Clark and Reese have made headlines with the cost of their games as back in August the median prices of their for their game was $845 according to Stubhub . Last season Clark and Reese faced off four times as rookies with the Fever and Clark coming out on top three times. Clark also beat Reese in the race for Rookie of the Year in a contest that was decided once Reese's season was ended with a wrist injury. One of the matchups between the pair was a 17,000 sell-out last year at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the arena that will host the Fever's season opener in 2025. The new season will also see two new head coaches lead out the teams with Stephanie White taking charge of Clark's side and Tyler Marsh leading Reese's team . Marsh is relishing the prospect of leading Reese. "We can't take for granted just what Angel was able to do in her rookie year," he said in an interview on the 'No Cap Space WBB' podcast. "And, she's a winner. She's doubted almost every year of her life and her career, and she continued to overcome, and that's something you can build on." Reese had the upper hand with a college national championship, Clark took Rookie of the Year honors and a spot in the playoffs in their first season in the pro ranks. All eyes will be on the next instalment, but it will cost.
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Alejandro scored 25 points as UAB beat Louisiana 98-86 on Monday. Vasquez shot 8 for 19 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Blazers (4-4). Yaxel Lendeborg added 20 points while shooting 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc while he also had six rebounds. Christian Coleman had 16 points and shot 7 of 13 from the field. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way for the Ragin' Cajuns (1-6) with 19 points. Christian Wright added 15 points and six assists for Louisiana. Koron Davis also put up 14 points. Coleman scored 10 points in the first half and UAB went into the break trailing 44-42. Vasquez scored 17 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Undefeated Oregon and No. 23 Texas A&M will collide Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas in the second game of the new Players Era Festival. Both teams are in the "Power" group of the eight-team event. All eight teams are receiving $1 million for their name, image and likeness (NIL) collectives, but placing fourth or higher in the tourney in order will net them anywhere from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. The Aggies (4-1) opened the season with a three-point loss at UCF, but since then have won four straight, all in convincing fashion. Texas A&M upset then-No. 21 Ohio State 78-64 on Nov. 15 at home in College Station, Texas. Then the Aggies crushed Southern 71-54 last Wednesday, when Wade Taylor IV led the way with 17 points and six assists. All of Texas A&M's wins have been by double digits. The Aggies and Ducks (5-0) have split the two previous meetings against each other. Until March 2022 in an NIT second-round game, they had not met since the 1970-71 season. Texas A&M tied the overall series with a 75-60 win at home in 2022. The only player on the Ducks' current roster who played in that game was 7-foot senior Nate Bittle, who has been one of Oregon's best players so far this season. Bittle's 16.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game lead the Ducks so far this season, and the big man also averages two blocked shots per game. Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps, a transfer from SMU, leads the Aggies in scoring at 16 points per game. Taylor adds 14 points per game. The Aggies could be the best defensive team the Ducks will have seen this season. A&M is allowing teams to shoot only 36.6 percent in games. Head coach Buzz Williams and his staff are hoping the team gets better at taking charges on defense, as the Aggies have just one so far this season. "I guess the thing that you work on most is verticality around the rim," Texas A&M assistant coach Steve Roccaforte told KBTX television. "‘Hey, once you get there, if you try and take a charge, it's going to be a block. Just jump as high as you can, stay vertical, try to go chest-to-chest. Make it a hard shot.'" Oregon is coming off a 78-75 win at Oregon State, the Ducks' first road game of the season. The Ducks trailed by 10 points at halftime but, as they have in several games this season, they found a rhythm on offense in the second half and came up with a comeback win. Bittle's 23 points and 14 rebounds led the way. Jackson Shelstad had 15 points and Jadrian Tracey and Keeshawn Barthelemy both added 10. "We started rebounding the ball a little better. Nate really got it going inside and our guys got him the ball," Oregon head coach Dana Altman told the school's athletics website. "He had a heck of a game." --Field Level MediaDemocrat Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick, ending recount
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