
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma appears to have borrowed from the past to cure its recent offensive ills. The Sooners , best known this century for a passing prowess that has produced four Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, took it back to the 20th century against then-No. 7 Alabama. Oklahoma ran 50 times for 257 yards while only throwing 12 times in a 24-3 win over the Crimson Tide that took coach Brent Venables off the hot seat. The Sooners more resembled Barry Switzer’s squads that dominated the old Big 8 with the wishbone offense in the 1970s and ’80s than the more recent Air Raid teams. Venables said the change was a matter of necessity for a unit that has been besieged by injuries at receiver and offensive line. “I think this staff has done a really good job with trying to figure that out, get better every week, put together a great gameplan but also figure out, ‘OK, what does this group of guys, what does this team — what do we need to do?'” Venables said. To make it work, Oklahoma needed to trust that such a change would work in the modern Southeastern Conference. They had to implement it with an interim play-caller in Joe Jon Finley, who stepped in after the Sooners fired Seth Littrell last month. Oklahoma (6-5, 2-5 SEC) pulled it off, and LSU coach Brian Kelly has taken notice ahead of their game on Saturday. “This is now much more about controlling the football, running the football, playing with physicality," Kelly said. "They've got perimeter skill, but I think it's centered around much more of a run-centric, quarterback run and take care of the football." The Sooners started to see success on the ground against Maine. They ran 52 times for 381 yards in a 59-14 win that got the wheels turning. Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns that day. Venables said the timing of the opportunity to play that non-conference game against Maine in early November and figure some things out was perfect. “Everybody has some degree of vulnerability and maybe some self-doubt,” he said. “And just developing some confidence and putting something on tape other than practice, like, ‘Man, look, see what you’re capable of?’ And executing against, again, a well-coached team — certainly, we played off of that in all the right ways like you would expect us to. And so there’s a real place for that.” After a bye week, the Sooners tried the same approach against Missouri. It wasn't as successful — they ran 36 times for 122 yards — but they hung tough before losing 30-23 . The Sooners went all in against Alabama. Jackson Arnold — the same guy who threw 45 times in the Alamo Bowl last year, ran 25 times for 131 yards and threw just 11 passes. The Sooners found something in running back Xavier Robinson. With Barnes out with an injury, Robinson carried 18 times for career highs of 107 yards and two touchdowns. Suddenly, a team that had been forcing the pass and getting sacked at an alarming rate was moving the line of scrimmage and controlling the tempo. Oklahoma had the ball for more than 34 minutes against the Crimson Tide, lending support to a talented defense that had been spending way too much time on the field. The new approach could be helpful on Saturday — LSU (7-4, 4-3) ranks 14th out of 16 conference teams against the run. Venables said the Sooners still need to throw the ball well to win, but he's glad to know his squad can run with force when necessary. “I think that’s the art of having a system that’s adjustable, flexible, adaptable, week in and week out, but also has an identity — toughness, physicality," he said. "You’ve got to be able to run the ball at every level of football, but you do have to throw it. You can’t just do one thing. But we need to be efficient.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Google, for its part, has denied any wrongdoing and has pledged to cooperate fully with the EU investigation. However, the tech giant has been tight-lipped about the specifics of its relationship with Meta, citing confidentiality and proprietary information as reasons for not disclosing further details.
ISTANBUL The French foreign minister said there are no "red lines" in France's support for Ukraine. Ukraine could use French long-range missiles to strike Russia "in the logics of self-defense," Jean-Noel Barrot said in an exclusive interview for Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, a BBC Sunday morning talk show, excerpts of which have been shared on the broadcaster's website. But he did not confirm whether French weapons had already been used in the war that continues since February 2022. "The principle has been set ... our messages to President Zelenskyy have been well received," Barrot added. He emphasized that Western allies should not impose limits on their support for Ukraine and should avoid setting and expressing "red lines." Asked if this could include the potential deployment of French troops, Barrot said: "We do not discard any option." "We will support Ukraine as strongly and as long as necessary. Why? Because our own security is at stake." "Each time the Russian army advances by one square kilometer, the threat moves one square kilometer closer to Europe," he added. In February, French President Emmanuel Macron had also refused to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, arguing that “we will do everything that we can to make sure that Russia does not prevail.” Earlier this week, Barrot said France could “consider” allowing Ukraine to hit Russian targets with missiles after outgoing US President Joe Biden authorized Kyiv to do so. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow could attack military facilities of those countries which allow their weapons to be used to hit targets inside Russia.Alibaba Cloud's official statement following the incident was equally crucial in allaying fears and maintaining transparency with users. By promptly addressing the situation and affirming that cloud services were not impacted by the fire, Alibaba Cloud reassured customers that their data and operations were safe and secure. This kind of open communication is essential in crisis situations to maintain trust and credibility with users.
In an alarming incident that took place at a large industrial park, the local police department recently reported that an ambulance responding to an emergency call was obstructed by a vehicle owner, leading to the individual being placed under administrative detention.By WSJ Staff Investors and analysts grilled a variety of retailers during their earnings calls Tuesday about whether new U.S. tariffs would hit their bottom lines. While Best Buy about the potential policy shift, others were more sanguine. Highlights: suggested potential tariffs could ultimately benefit the off-price retailer. Burlington noted that only about 7% of its merchandise has a direct tariff exposure to China. It added that it will look for strategies to offset incremental tariffs and work with vendors on costs. "Manufacturers may build up inventory levels to get out in front of tariffs," said CFO Kristin Wolfe on an earnings call. "These sorts of disruptions do create buying opportunities." isn't sweating the potential steep tariffs. Chief Operating Officer Scott Lipesky said on an analyst call that the company imports about 5% to 6% of its receipts from China into the U.S. The retailer has worked since the first Trump presidency to pare down its imports from China. In 2019, the company imported about one quarter of its merchandise from China. Lipesky also noted that the company's exposure to Mexico and Canada is minor. Chief Financial Officer Navdeep Gupta, asked about new Trump tariffs, said the company has a “very negligible amount of exposure because we have diversified our supply chain.” He added that “if you look back to how we navigated this in 2018, 2019, that will be kind of the playbook that we'll follow here again as more is learned.”None
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on cloud services and data storage, incidents like the one at the Alibaba data center serve as a stark reminder of the importance of robust safety protocols and disaster recovery plans. Companies must be constantly vigilant and prepared to respond swiftly in the face of unforeseen events to minimize the impact on their operations and customers.While the player's time in Serie A may have come to an abrupt end, there is still hope for his career to continue in other leagues around the world. Many top-flight clubs in Europe and beyond have shown interest in offering him a lifeline and providing him with the opportunity to showcase his talents on a different stage. The player has expressed his determination to overcome this setback and continue playing the game he loves, no matter where it takes him.For Manchester City, the key to securing victory lies in their ability to control possession, dictate the tempo of the game, and exploit the attacking prowess of their star-studded lineup. Guardiola's tactical acumen and strategic approach to the game will be crucial in outwitting Barcelona's defense and unlocking their backline with incisive passing and movement.
Following the keynote address, a series of panel discussions and interactive sessions delved into various aspects of AI, from its ethical implications to its impact on workforce automation and the future of healthcare. Experts from diverse backgrounds shared their perspectives and engaged in lively debates, offering a multifaceted view of the complex landscape of AI.The latest developments in the case have further exacerbated the situation for the Blue Moon, as new information has come to light that suggests they may have deliberately misled league officials and engaged in unethical practices to gain a competitive edge. If these allegations are proven to be true, it could have severe repercussions for the club, including potential fines, point deductions, and even possible relegation from the Premier League.
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The losing run may have been halted – but the questions remain for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City players. From 3-0 up, City contrived to throw away victory with self-inflicted mistakes, three goals conceded in 14 minutes underlining the scale of the ongoing crisis facing Guardiola. Catastrophic defending allowed Feyenoord a way back into a game that should have been beyond them, but Guardiola's side proved obliging opponents with their late collapse. City travel to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday, where a repeat of such mistakes will be punished ruthlessly by Arne Slot 's formidable side. An error from Josko Gvardiol 15 minutes from time, a sloppy backpass that allowed Feyenoord to score, showed City's propensity for self-inflicted damage. More defensive chaos, seven minutes later, allowed Feyenoord to pull another goal back and leave City fans fearing another home implosion, after Saturday's 4-0 mauling to Spurs. Those fears were well-founded with the Dutch side grabbing an equaliser a minute from normal time, after more slapstick defending from City saw them punished once again. Feyenoord always looked threatening, even when they went behind and the game seemed beyond them, Brian Priske's side deserving huge credit for refusing to accept they were beaten. They had to wait until midway through the first-half for their sight of the City goal, Igor Paixao sending a spectacular volleyed effort high and wide under pressure from Foden. A minute later, at the other end, Wellenreuther came to his side's rescue with another stunning save, diving at full-stretch down to his left to turn away a low goal-bound strike from Foden, Guardiola unable to contain his despair at another near-miss. After a bright start to the game, City's passing began to go awry, with Ederson, Silva, Akanji and Matheus Nunes all guilty of conceding possession cheaply, to the increasing dismay of Guardiola. Paixao was presented with another opportunity to score just after the half-hour, but his half-hearted attempt a a lob was gathered easily by Ederson. A thunderous shot from Hwang was deflected behind off Nunes, as City continued to live dangerously and invite pressure. What's going wrong for Man City? Share your thoughts in the comments below When Haaland was put through on goal by Foden, it seemed inevitable he would score, but the forward's shot was blocked by David Hancko. But Haaland was not to be denied a third time, converting from the penalty spot in the 44 th minute after he was adjudged to have been fouled to win a fortuitous spot-kick. City doubled their lead five minutes after the restart, when a volley from the edge of the area from Ilkay Gundogan took a deflection off Hancko, leaving Wellenreuther no chance of saving it. Haaland made it 3-0 two minutes later, sliding to turn the ball into the net from a Nunes cross, who was set scampering down the right courtesy of a sublime pass from Gundogan. Gvardiol's mistake allowed Anis Hadji Moussa to pull a goal back, then the nerves were further shredded when sub Santiago Gimenez chested the ball in from close range after more slapstick defending from City. Feyenoord completed the miracle comeback in the 89 th minute when Paixao got to the ball ahead of Ederson and crossed for Hancko to head into the empty net. There was no show of anger from Guardioa, who simply scratched his head, seemingly incredulous at how his side had imploded at home for the second time in four days. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:37 p.m. EST
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