South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd (SAGT), Sri Lanka’s first Public Private Partnership emerged winner in the “Other” category at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024 hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, an SAGT news release said. “Since launching its sustainability strategy in 2018, SAGT has been at the forefront of driving sustainable operations both within its terminal and the Port of Colombo. SAGT was the first and to date remains the only single operator terminal in the South Asia Region to publish an independently accredited annual sustainability report which charts the Company’s progressive journey in sustainable terminal operations,” it said. The release added that in pursuit of achieving net zero ahead of the 2050 IMO mandated target, SAGT continues to leverage energy efficient technology and innovation to drive down its carbon emissions. Following the successful hybrid conversion of its Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), SAGT has achieved over 50% diesel saving per machine. Over the past five years (2019/20-2023/24) SAGT has reduced the Green House Gas (GHG) intensity of its operations by 28%. Accelerating progress towards decarbonization, SAGT continues to explore electrification and renewable energy to power relevant segments across all of its operations. “Employees are at the heart of SAGT’s business success. SAGT’s commitment continues to invest in the wellbeing and development of its employees. In 2024 SAGT redoubled its efforts to create a more diverse and equitable working environment and became the first port sector organization in Sri Lanka to introduce a paternity leave policy,” it continued. “Amidst the prevailing economic backdrop in the country SAGT continues to work towards the upliftment of its surrounding communities. During the period 2023/24 SAGT partially funded the restarting of the stalled Thriposha production by donating milk powder (a primary ingredient) to the value of USD 500,000.00 facilitating production of 3 million 750g packs reaching 1.5 million beneficiaries. Thriposha is the Government of Sri Lanka’s fortified nutritional program benefitting malnourished children (between 6 months-5 years) and pregnant and lactating mothers.” Commenting on the award, Udara Cumaratunga, Deputy General Manger – Commercial and Marketing stated “SAGT is committed to its sustainability aspirations that permeates through all aspects of our operations encompassing social, environmental and governance responsibilities. We are grateful to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the judging panel for recognizing our efforts in pioneering sustainable best practices in the Port of Colombo and the region”. South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), Sri Lanka’s first Public Private Partnership container terminal commenced operations in 1999 with a vision to be the most trusted Gateway in the Indian ocean. Built on a foundation of Teamwork, Safety, Trust and Integrity, Customer Centricity & Excellence, SAGT presents the international trading community a competitive best in class service. A pioneer in sustainable terminal operations, SAGT continues to steer course for a sustainable future. Promoting “Ease of doing business” through digitalization and digitization is an integral part of SAGT’s DNA. SAGT is a recipient of multiple independent globally recognized “best practice” awards since inception. SAGT is a Board of Investment flagship company whose shareholders include – John Keells Holdings, Maersk/APM Terminals, SLPA and Evergreen Marine Corporation.Senate pushes for inclusion of cassava in flour production
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Josh Allen’s Bills offensive line gifted him an ‘MVP’ chain — even though he hasn’t won award yetStock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Stocks wavered on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped temper losses elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1% after drifting between small gains and losses. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 10 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 3:20 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.5%, Micron Technology was up 1.3% and Adobe gained 0.8%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.1%. Meta Platforms fell 0.5%, Amazon was down 0.4%, and Netflix gave up 0.7%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, down 1.4%. Health care stocks helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.4% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.9% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3.1%, Ross Stores added 1.8%, Best Buy was up 2.5% and Dollar Tree gained 3.6%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.2% and 15.9%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields turned mostly lower in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.58% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. ___ AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed. Alex Veiga, The Associated Press
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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Bryce Lindsay had 18 points in James Madison’s 78-61 win against Utah Valley on Saturday night. Lindsay added five rebounds for the Dukes (6-4). Xavier Brown scored 12 points and added seven assists. AJ Smith went 4 of 6 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points, while adding seven rebounds and three steals. The Wolverines (4-5) were led in scoring by Osiris Grady, who finished with 12 points. Tanner Toolson added 10 points and two steals. Hayden Welling had nine points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Lewandowski scores his 100th Champions League goal. He is the 3rd player to reach the milestone BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty kick to become the third player to score 100 goals or more in the Champions League, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Canadian Press Nov 26, 2024 3:02 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates his side's third goal during a Champions League phase soccer Matchday 5 between Barcelona and Brest at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty kick to become the third player to score 100 goals or more in the Champions League, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Lewandowski calmly sent a low shot into the net from the spot in the 10th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead against Brest. He scored his 101st goal from inside the area in second-half stoppage time to seal the Catalan's club 3-0 victory. Lewandowski trails the 129 goals of Messi and the 140 of Ronaldo, according to UEFA. Lewandowski needed 125 games to reach his milestone — two more games than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo, who also scored once in the qualifying round. “I'm delighted, it's a nice number,” Lewandowski said. “In the past I didn’t think I could score more than 100 goals in the Champions League." It was Lewandowski's sixth and seventh Champions League goals this season. It's the ninth season in which the Poland striker has scored six or more goals. The 36-year-old Lewandowski is having a standout campaign, having scored 22 goals for Barcelona in 19 appearances. He is the Spanish league’s scoring leader with 15 goals from 14 matches. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Soccer Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws Nov 26, 2024 2:58 PM Gabriel mimics Gyokeres in cheeky goal celebration in Arsenal win over Sporting in Champions League Nov 26, 2024 2:56 PM Bayern Munich fans protest against PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi Nov 26, 2024 2:26 PM
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Though Vice President Kamala Harris did not defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election , she was still the strongest Democratic candidate to take him on, according to recent polling. In a Say24 / YouGov survey of 5,136 registered voters, 46 percent said they cast their ballot for Harris. That figure wasn’t enough to win her the White House, as Trump secured an easy Electoral College win. But, the poll found that Harris had a higher percentage of votes against Trump than other potential Democratic candidates did against the Republican nominee. In the aftermath of Harris’ loss, some Democratics blamed Joe Biden’s late dropout for her performance. They said the party should have had a full primary to put forth a different candidate who could have done better against Trump. The poll found that if Biende remained in the race, only 41 percent said they vote for him over Trump - well behind Harris’s 46 percent. And Biden wasn’t the only candidate she outperformed. Had Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro been the nominee, just 37 percent of respondents said they would have voted for her and 6 percent said they wouldn’t vote at all. Forty-four percent said they’d vote for Trump while 10 percent said they were unsure who they would vote for. Shapiro, who was rumored to be a vice presidential contender for Harris, has emerged as a prominent leader in the Democratic Party. However, he is relatively unknown to the majority of the United States. In a hypothetical matchup between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Trump, 38 percent of respondents said they’d vote for Whitmer while 48 percent said they’d still vote for Trump. Fewer respondents said they weren’t sure who they’d vote for – an indication that Whitmer has slightly more familiarity with her name. An analysis of the hypothetical found that Whitmer performed best with young college-educated voters. She also did better among Black and Hispanic voters than Shapiro and slightly better with women. But still, Whitmer and Shapiro’s numbers are significantly behind Harris’s, indicating that no matter who the Democratic candidate was it was going to be difficult to defeat Trump. Already, Democrats had pressured Biden to drop out of the race because his polling numbers plummeted after the first presidential debate. Harris replaced Biden in the hopes of winning back voters who were skeptical of a second Biden administration while also appealing to a wider swath of citizens. Democrats were hopeful Harris’s campaign would win them the presidency but many underestimated how bitter much of the country has become due to high inflation, unaffordable housing, increasing immigration and escalating tensions abroad. Though some have sought to scapegoat Harris for losing the presidency, the recent survey shows it would have taken an extraordinary candidate to convince voters to stick with the Democratic Party. Liberals will have another chance to secure the White House in 2028 and preliminary polling shows Harris still has the foundation to run as a strong candidate .
( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Germany's snack food packaging market is set to grow at a 3.6% rate, driven by a rising trend of health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious snacks. The country's evolving health-oriented culture emphasizes catering to the increasing demand for healthy and nutrition-rich snack options, presenting lucrative opportunities for the packaging sector. NEWARK, Del, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global snack food packaging industry is set to experience substantial growth, with its size projected to expand from USD 19.5 billion in 2025 to USD 28.5 billion by 2035, at a steady CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period. The industry generated USD 18.0 billion in revenue in 2024, underlining its rapid and consistent expansion. A key factor fueling this growth is the increasing demand for specialized packaging for savory snacks. This segment, which includes chips, pretzels, and popcorn, is poised to dominate the food type category, accounting for over 45% of the industry share through 2035. The need to preserve the texture, flavor, and crispiness of these snacks drives the reliance on innovative packaging solutions designed to protect products from moisture and air exposure, which can compromise their quality. The robust growth of the snack food packaging industry reflects a rising consumer preference for convenience foods and the evolving expectations of packaging durability, functionality, and design. Manufacturers are prioritizing advancements in material science and technology to meet the demands of both consumers and producers in this competitive industry. Get the Complete Research-Read More About Our Latest Report! Understanding the Snack Food Packaging Market The Snack Food Packaging Industry refers to the industry segment that involves the production, design, and distribution of packaging solutions specifically tailored for snack foods. This includes packaging for items like chips, crackers, nuts, popcorn, candy, granola bars, and other ready-to-eat snacks. "The snack food packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for convenience, sustainability, and innovative designs. Brands are increasingly focusing on eco-friendly materials and smart packaging solutions to stand out. With the growth of on-the-go snacking and changing consumer preferences, the future of snack food packaging looks both dynamic and sustainable," says Lead Consultant Ismail Sutaria in Packaging at Future Market Insights (FMI). Key Takeaways From The Snack Food Packaging Market: Challenges Faced by the Food Packaging Market Competitive Landscape Key participants in the snack food packaging sector are creating and bringing new items to the industry. They are combining with various organizations and expanding their geographical reach. A few of them also collaborate and work with local brands and start-up enterprises to produce new products. Key Developments in the Snack Food Packaging Market Key Players in the Snack Food Packaging Market Snack food Packaging Industry Segmentation By Grade: In terms of material, the snack food packaging market is divided into plastic, paper/paperboard, metal and glass. Plastic further include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), bioplastics and other plastics. By Food Type: In terms of food type, the snack food packaging market consists of bakery snacks, confectionary snacks, savoury snacks, dairy-based snacks, frozen snacks, health and nutritional snacks and others. Bakery snacks includes cookies, crackers and pastries. Confectionary snacks includes chocolates, candies and gummies. Savoury snacks includes Chips and Crisps, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nuts and Seeds. Dairy-based snacks includes yoghurt and cheese snacks. Frozen snacks includes ice cream bars and frozen appetizers. Health and nutritional snacks includes protein bars, granola bars and fried fruits. Other include ready-to-eat meals. By Packaging Formats: Several packaging types in the snack food packaging market include flexible packaging and rigid packaging. The flexible packaging is further sub-categorized into pouches, bags, wrapper and sachets. And rigid packaging includes boxes, trays, tins and cans and jars. By Region: Key countries of North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, and Middle East & Africa are covered. Authored by: Ismail Sutaria (Lead Consultant, Packaging and Materials) has over 8 years of experience in industry research and consulting in the packaging & materials industry. Ismail's strength lies in identifying key challenges faced by the client and offering logical and actionable insights to equip the clients with strategic decision-making power. Ismail has been an instrumental part of several transformational consulting assignments. His key skills include competitive benchmarking, opportunity assessment, macroeconomic analysis, and business transformation advisory. Ismail is an MBA holder in Industry and has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. Have a Look at Related Research Reports on the Packaging Domain: The size of the frozen food packaging machine market is projected to be worth USD 1,638.5 million in 2023. The industry is likely to surpass USD 2,618.6 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. The global rigid food packaging market is set to gain a valuation of USD 197.5 billion in 2023. It is likely to exceed USD 317.7 billion by 2033 and exhibit a CAGR of 4.9% between 2023 and 2033. The increasing consumer preference for convenience and sustainability is driving the demand for innovative fresh food packaging solutions that enhance product shelf life while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring food safety. The sales revenue of edible packaging has increased to USD 389.4 million in 2024. The edible packaging industry is on its way to capture widespread appreciation broadening to USD 810.1 million size by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of 7.60% through 2034. The seafood packaging market , valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024, is projected to exceed USD 2 billion by 2034, reflecting a steady CAGR of 4.3%. This growth is driven by increasing global demand for seafood products, coupled with advancements in sustainable packaging solutions. Smart packaging refers to packaging systems that incorporate advanced technologies to enhance functionality beyond traditional packaging. The growing demand for pharmaceutical packaging is driven by increasing drug production, heightened regulatory requirements, and the need for enhanced protection and traceability in the global healthcare industry. The growth of packaging tubes is driven by their versatility, sustainability, and consumer demand for convenient, eco-friendly solutions that enhance product protection and ease of use. The eye cosmetic packaging sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by innovative designs and increasing consumer demand for premium, eco-friendly packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and functionality. The global lubricant packaging market is estimated to top USD 12.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 20.4 billion by 2033, moving forward at a CAGR of 5.4%. Explore the latest news on Ready-to-drink coffee industry outlook (2024–2034) About Future Market Insights (FMI) Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the industry. FMI stands as the leading global provider of industry intelligence, advisory services, consulting, and events for the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Consumer, Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, and Chemicals industries. With a vast team of over 400 analysts worldwide, FMI provides global, regional, and local expertise on diverse domains and industry trends across more than 110 countries. Join us as we commemorate 10 years of delivering trusted industry insights. Reflecting on a decade of achievements, we continue to lead with integrity, innovation, and expertise. Contact Us: Future Market Insights Inc. Christiana Corporate, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 401, Newark, Delaware - 19713, USA T: +1-347-918-3531 For Sales Enquiries: ... Website: LinkedIn | Twitter | Blogs | YouTube German Translation Der globale Markt für Snack-Verpackungen wird voraussichtlich ein erhebliches Wachstum verzeichnen, wobei seine Größe voraussichtlich von 19,5 Mrd. USD im Jahr 2025 auf 28,5 Mrd. USD bis 2035 steigen wird, bei einer stetigen CAGR von 4,3 % im Prognosezeitraum. Der Markt erwirtschaftete im Jahr 2024 einen Umsatz von 18,0 Milliarden US-Dollar, was seine schnelle und konsequente Expansion unterstreicht. Ein Schlüsselfaktor für dieses Wachstum ist die steigende Nachfrage nach Spezialverpackungen für herzhafte Snacks. Dieses Segment, zu dem Chips, Brezeln und Popcorn gehören, ist bereit, die Kategorie der Lebensmittel zu dominieren und bis 2035 einen Marktanteil von über 45 % zu erreichen. Die Notwendigkeit, die Textur, den Geschmack und die Knusprigkeit dieser Snacks zu erhalten, führt dazu, dass man sich auf innovative Verpackungslösungen verlässt, die darauf ausgelegt sind, Produkte vor Feuchtigkeit und Luft zu schützen, die ihre Qualität beeinträchtigen können. Das robuste Wachstum des Marktes für Snack-Verpackungen spiegelt eine steigende Präferenz der Verbraucher für Fertiggerichte und die sich entwickelnden Erwartungen an Haltbarkeit, Funktionalität und Design von Verpackungen wider. Die Hersteller priorisieren Fortschritte in der Materialwissenschaft und -technologie, um die Anforderungen sowohl der Verbraucher als auch der Produzenten in dieser wettbewerbsintensiven Branche zu erfüllen. Den Markt für Snack-Verpackungen verstehen Der Markt für Snack-Lebensmittelverpackungen bezieht sich auf das Industriesegment, das die Herstellung, das Design und den Vertrieb von Verpackungslösungen umfasst, die speziell auf Snacks zugeschnitten sind. Dazu gehören Verpackungen für Artikel wie Chips, Cracker, Nüsse, Popcorn, Süßigkeiten, Müsliriegel und andere verzehrfertige Snacks. "Der Markt für Snack-Verpackungen entwickelt sich rasant, angetrieben von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher nach Bequemlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und innovativem Design. Marken konzentrieren sich zunehmend auf umweltfreundliche Materialien und intelligente Verpackungslösungen, um sich von der Masse abzuheben. Mit dem Wachstum von Snacks für unterwegs und den sich ändernden Verbraucherpräferenzen sieht die Zukunft der Snack-Verpackungen sowohl dynamisch als auch nachhaltig aus." Sagt ein leitender Berater Ismail Sutaria im Bereich Verpackung bei Future Market Insights (FMI). Wichtige Erkenntnisse aus dem Markt für Snack-Lebensmittelverpackungen: Herausforderungen auf dem Markt für Lebensmittelverpackungen Wettbewerbslandschaft Wichtige Akteure im Bereich der Snack-Food-Verpackungen entwickeln und bringen neue Artikel auf den Markt. Sie schließen sich mit verschiedenen Organisationen zusammen und erweitern ihre geografische Reichweite. Einige von ihnen arbeiten auch mit lokalen Marken und Start-up-Unternehmen zusammen, um neue Produkte herzustellen. Wichtige Entwicklungen auf dem Markt für Verpackungen für Snacks Hauptakteure auf dem Markt für Snack-Verpackungen Marktsegmentierung für Snack-Verpackungen Nach Klasse: In Bezug auf das Material wird der Markt für Snack-Verpackungen in Kunststoff, Papier/Pappe, Metall und Glas unterteilt. Zu den Kunststoffen gehören ferner Polyethylen (PE), Polypropylen (PP), Polyethylenterephthalat (PET), Biokunststoffe und andere Kunststoffe. Nach Lebensmitteltyp: In Bezug auf die Lebensmittelart besteht der Markt für Snack-Verpackungen aus Backsnacks, Süßwarensnacks, herzhaften Snacks, Snacks auf Milchbasis, gefrorenen Snacks, Gesundheits- und Ernährungssnacks und anderen. Zu den Snacks im Gebäck gehören Kekse, Cracker und Gebäck. Zu den Süßwarensnacks gehören Pralinen, Süßigkeiten und Gummibärchen. Zu den herzhaften Snacks gehören Chips und Chips, Popcorn, Brezeln, Nüsse und Samen. Zu den Snacks auf Milchbasis gehören Joghurt- und Käsesnacks. Frozen Snacks umfasst Eisriegel und gefrorene Vorspeisen. Zu den Gesundheits- und Ernährungssnacks gehören Proteinriegel, Müsliriegel und frittierte Früchte. Andere sind verzehrfertige Gerichte. Nach Verpackungsformaten: Zu den verschiedenen Verpackungsarten auf dem Markt für Snack-Verpackungen gehören flexible Verpackungen und starre Verpackungen. Die flexiblen Verpackungen werden weiter in Beutel, Beutel, Wrapper und Beutel unterteilt. Zu den starren Verpackungen gehören Schachteln, Schalen, Dosen sowie Dosen und Gläser. Nach Region: Wichtige Länder wie Nordamerika, Lateinamerika, Westeuropa, Osteuropa, Ostasien, Südasien und Pazifik sowie der Nahe Osten und Afrika werden abgedeckt. MENAFN26122024004107003653ID1109033637 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
SEATTLE (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but the Seattle Seahawks pulled off a 6-3 slog of a victory Thursday over the Chicago Bears. The win featured an outstanding effort from Seattle’s defense, a near disappearance from the offense and a game-sealing pick that ended Caleb Williams’ rookie record for the most pass attempts without an interception at 353. The Seahawks sacked Williams seven times to tie the team’s season high as the Bears lost their 10th consecutive game in the lowest scoring contest of the season. The Bears had a chance to pull off an upset when they had the ball at Seattle’s 40-yard line late in the fourth quarter, but Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen picked off Williams with 20 seconds left. It was a nice bounce-back win for Seattle, but had little impact on their postseason outlook. The more important game will come Saturday, when the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals face off with Seattle’s postseason fortunes on the line. A win by Arizona keeps the Seahawks in the hunt — but still needing a win over the Rams next weekend to clinch the NFC West. A Rams win this weekend would dash Seattle’s hopes as Los Angeles would win the tiebreaker over Seattle even if the Seahawks win the regular-season finale. RELATED COVERAGE Kicker Greg Zuerlein set to return for Jets, wide receiver Davante Adams optimistic about playing Browns restructure QB Deshaun Watson’s contract to create cap space, flexibility, AP source says With Chicago skid at 10 games, finale can’t come soon enough for Bears “We’re in the mode of controlling what we can control,” coach Mike Macdonald said. “We know what’s coming next week. We’re going to spend this weekend getting our minds and bodies and spirits right to go play a game. “Yeah, we’re praying that it’s for the division championship.” What’s working Leonard Williams continues to be a force for the Seahawks. The defensive tackle dominated the Bears’ offensive line with two of Seattle’s seven sacks, four quarterback hits and three tackles for loss. Williams been the key to Seattle’s defensive resurgence. A unit that was among the worst in the league earlier in the season has become one of the NFL’s most productive in the second half with Williams’ big-time impact up front being a major reason Seattle is still in the playoff hunt. “He should be up for all the accolades,” Macdonald said. “I don’t know what the awards are out there, but I would give it to him,” Macdonald said. “He’s just a phenomenal player, phenomenal human being. I’m glad he’s a Seahawk. Glad he’s with us.” What needs help Seattle’s offense was full of stops and starts, but two field goals proved to be enough. Geno Smith managed just 160 passing yards and nearly threw yet another interception in the red zone on Seattle’s first drive of the game. Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh combined for 103 yards on 22 carries, with McIntosh’s 25-yard first-quarter run marking Seattle’s longest offensive play of the day. Charbonnet, starting in place of the injured Kenneth Walker III, was held to just 3.8 yards per carry. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has spent the season trying to figure out how to get the running game going, with little success. Stock up The Seahawks’ defense put up a lockdown performance after struggling in losses against Green Bay and Minnesota, holding the Bears to just 179 yards of total offense and finishing with 10 quarterback hits. Along with Leonard Williams big day, Devon Witherspoon had six tackles with a sack and three tackles for loss as the Seahawks recaptured some of the momentum it had lost the past two weeks. Under constant pressure from Seattle’s pass rush, Caleb Williams threw for 122 yards, while completing 16 of 28 pass attempts. Stock down WR DK Metcalf. He had a tough day, with just three receptions for 43 yards. He also drew a pair of personal fouls on a single play, one coming after he head-butted Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson in the second quarter. Metcalf hasn’t had more than 70 yards receiving in a game since Seattle’s win over Atlanta on Oct. 20. He has only had more than four receptions in three games this year, and has just four touchdown catches in what has been a bit of a disappointing season for the sixth-year receiver. Injuries The Seahawks put Walker (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, marking the end of his regular season. Walker has to miss at least the next four games, but could return if Seattle makes it deep into the playoffs. Key number 7 — Seattle’s seven sacks made it 67 on the year for Caleb Williams, 15 more than any other quarterback in the league and fourth-most in league history. Up next The Seahawks finish the regular season at the Los Angeles Rams on either Jan. 4 or 5. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThe Wolfenstein-maker MachineGames' , a game that will bring back everyone's favorite archeologist for an original adventure. There's still some time left until the game hits store shelves, but some details have come out regarding the game's length and, strangely enough, its ample use of cutscenes. In an ( ), Machine Games creative director Axel Torvenius and design director Jens Andersson were recently made to answer 141 "Rapid-Fire Questions" about the game and its development. This is where the game's length came into question. The question that came to them was, "How long is the campaign?" Torvenius replied, "By far, this is the biggest and longest game that Machine Games have ever done." To a follow-up question that asks how many days the game takes place over, Andersson replies, "a couple of weeks." The interviewer also asked about how many hours of cutscenes the game has in total. To this, Torvenius replies, saying, "roughly three hours and 45 or 40 minutes, or something along those lines." As PCGamer points out, has 2014's clocked in at 11 and a half hours to beat the main story, which is the longest game MachineGame has produced so far. This means the title has to be over 12 hours long at least, though maybe much longer if we don't count the hours of cutscenes. Some other tidbits shared during the rapid-fire interview include confirmation of having no instant-fail stealth segments, a separate difficulty option for puzzles, revisiting previous locations, and that there will be a number of Wilhelm Screams in the campaign, too. launches across Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 9, with a Game Pass drop happening on the same day for subscribers.
CARSON, Calif. — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a playoff-record 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable postseason charge ended one win shy of their first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched this game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Brugman was named the MLS Cup MVP after a commanding performance in midfield. The Uruguayan hadn't started a match for the Galaxy since Oct. 5, playing only as a postseason substitute before the final. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while LA's Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. After Galaxy owner Phil Anschutz received the MLS Cup that bears his name because of his steady financial support of the league during its shaky years, Galaxy captain Maya Yoshida carried the trophy onto a stage filled with his teammates for a celebration amid fireworks and confetti. The Galaxy extended their lead over DC United (4) for the most MLS Cup championships in league history. The Red Bulls remain one of three original MLS franchises never to win the title, along with FC Dallas and the New England Revolution. The Galaxy's Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough on MLS' biggest stage. Just last season, the Galaxy's own supporters boycotted the team at certain matches, fed up with years of mismanagement and no progress. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández swiftly rebuilt itself into a contender this season by spending big to get lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and Paintsil out of Belgium. The duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS' best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game's only goal. Get local news delivered to your inbox!HOUSTON (AP) — Addison Patterson's 25 points helped Northwestern State defeat Houston Christian 64-57 on Saturday night. Patterson also added five rebounds and three steals for the Demons (5-5, 2-0 Southland Conference). Jon Sanders shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line to add 17 points. Willie Williams shot 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points, while adding 11 rebounds. Bryson Dawkins finished with 13 points for the Huskies (3-7, 1-1). D'Aundre Samuels added nine points for Houston Christian. Julian Mackey also had nine points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .