Five-star center Chris Cenac Jr. commits to HoustonHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Paul Zilinskas put up 32 points as IU Indianapolis beat Alabama A&M 88-83 on Monday. Zilinskas shot 11 for 20 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Jaguars (3-5). Jarvis Walker scored 13 points while going 3 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 7 from the line. Timaris Brown and Sean Craight both added 11 points. Darius Ford led the Bulldogs (4-4) in scoring, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Anthony Bryant added 17 points for Alabama A&M. Chad Moodie also had 16 points and three blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
The Duggars kicked off the holiday season with a family reunion! Michelle Duggar recently appeared in a rare video with all nine of her and husband Jim Bob Duggar ’s daughters: Jana , 34; Jill , 33; Jessa , 32; Jinger , 31; Joy-Anna , 27; Johannah , 19; Jennifer ,17; Jordyn , 16 and Josie , 15. “When all 9 sisters are back together,” Joy-Anna wrote alongside the footage in a Dec. 22 Instagram post , giving credit to brother James Duggar (one of Michelle and Jim Bob’s 10 sons) for capturing the lighthearted moment with the ladies. “I asked my younger brother to video for me and this is what I found...lol.” And she had a question for the matriarch. “My beautiful mama in the middle,” Joy-Anna continued. “How does she not age?” Indeed, fans couldn’t believe how fast time has gone by since Michelle, Jim Bob and their 19 kids first appeared on TLC 16 years ago. “Seeing Josie this big made me feel a million years old,” one commenter wrote. Added another, “Can’t believe how old Josie is...I used to watch the show every day and I remember when she was born and how tiny she was.” Social media users also couldn’t help but notice the ladies’ outfit choices—mainly because many of the Duggar sisters wore pants in the video after having previously discussed how they grew up wearing only skirts and dresses due to their views on modesty. “Most are wearing jeans now,” one social media user wrote. “Good for them.” Added another, “I’m loving nearly all girls in trousers.” Although, perhaps followers shouldn’t be too surprised by the slacks selection. After all, many of the women have talked about how they no longer follow the dress code. "My mom had always dressed us girls in skirts and dresses, a standard that was taken from Deuteronomy 22:5 (ESV), which says, 'A woman shall not wear a man's garment,' and I never really questioned it," Jinger wrote in her 2021 book The Hope We Hold: Finding Peace in the Promises of God . "Modesty was a huge topic in our house, and we believed that wearing skirts instead of pants was a central part of being modest. But I wanted to discover for myself what the Bible had to say. As I studied, I realized that biblical modesty is deeper and more profound than wearing skirts instead of pants.” Other social media users may have been surprised to see the video of all nine sisters with their mom Michelle as Jill has spoken about her past decision to distance herself from her family and her “ complicated ” relationship with her parents. “I feel like we are in a rebuilding phase now with healthy boundaries still in place,” she shared in a November Instagram post. “We try to hang out whenever it works well and we have the bandwidth to navigate things.” To learn more about the Duggar family, keep reading. The parents of 19 and grandparents of over three dozen little ones started out as high school sweethearts. Michelle has recalled being "saved" at 15. Then, one night, Jim Bob was making home outreach visits on behalf of his Baptist church and he ended up knocking on the Ruark family's door after his friend told him that "this girl from school that just got saved and is a cheerleader" lived there. They invited Michelle to Sunday school at their church and, Jim Bob said, he prayed to god that they could be each other's spiritual leaders—though apparently their first meeting wasn't as memorable for Michelle. A year later, she applied for a job at the frozen yogurt shop owned by Jim Bob's parents. "You came to the counter where I was standing by the cash register and introduced yourself," Michelle remembered in a letter posted on the family blog in 2017 for Jim Bob's birthday and their 33rd wedding anniversary. "You were shy but very sweet! I really don't remember much about that conversation, except that you finally mustered up the courage to ask me if I would go to your junior-senior banquet with you!" She attended the dinner with him at Shiloh Christian, but it was when they hung out afterward discussing the Bible for hours at her parents' house that she knew."From there, we believe our hearts were knit together," Michelle has said. "We graduated high school in May of 1984 and were married in July. I was 17 and Jim Bob was 19." 40 Years Later... The couple dedicated themselves to God and each other for the long run. Jim Bob is a former state legislator, having served in the Arkansas House of Representatives for the sixth district from 1999 until 2002, during which he was vice chair of the House of Corrections and Criminal Law Subcommittee. A run for U.S. Senate in 2002 ended in the primary, as did a bid in 2006 to become the Republican nominee for Arkansas State Senate District 35. He and Michelle, who are both licensed realtors, have been active in conservative causes—an aspect of their lifestyle that won them and 19 Kids and Counting (which premiered in 2008 as 17 Kids and Counting ) both proud supporters and fierce critics. As of October 2024, they were grandparents of 33 with three on the way. Josh Duggar (m. Anna Keller) Eldest Duggar child Josh Duggar was born March 3, 1988. He too became a conservative activist, campaigning for the Family Research Council. He stepped down after old police records surfaced in 2015 revealing that he had been accused of molesting several girls , including his sisters Jessa Duggar and Jill Duggar , when he was a teenager. Jessa defended her brother in a sit-down with Fox News that June, insisting that the worst names people were calling Josh were "so overboard and a lie, really. I mean people get mad at me for saying that, but I can say this because I was one of the victims." His wife Anna Duggar —whom he married in a Sept. 26, 2008, ceremony featured on 19 Kids and Counting— also stuck by him, including after he admitted to being unfaithful . When he checked into a treatment center in 2016, his parents called it "a crucial first step in recovering and healing." Parents of three—daughter Mackynzie (Oct. 8, 2009) and sons Michael (June 15, 2011) and Marcus (June 2, 2013)—when the scandal broke, Anna gave birth to their fourth child, Meredith , on July 16, 2015, the same day TLC canceled 19 Kids . Their fifth child, son Mason Garett , was born Sept. 12, 2017, daughter Maryella Hope arrived Nov. 27, 2019 and baby No. 7, Madyson Lily , was born Oct. 23, 2021. In a federal indictment filed in April 2021, Josh was charged with a count apiece of receipt and possession of child pornography. He pleaded not guilty on both counts. In 2022, Josh was found guilty of both (but the possession charge was vacated by the judge) and sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. John David Duggar and Jana Duggar Shortly after Josh was born, Michelle got pregnant again, but suffered a miscarriage. While she and Jim Bob were still grieving that loss and praying for guidance, they found out that twins were on the way. "We felt it was a double blessing," she told Love to Know . "God was encouraging our hearts. We're still learning. It's really so unusual, because I breastfeed my babies, but my children are so close together. I have a baby and then eight months later I'm expecting. Just another unusual thing the Lord has seen fit to do with our situation." John David Duggar and his twin sister Jana Duggar were born on Jan. 12, 1990. John David Duggar (m. Abbie-Grace Burnett) After a whirlwind courtship (they did know of each other for several years, before meeting at a church event in Abbie's home state of Oklahoma) and a short engagement, John David and Abbie-Grace Burnett got married on Nov. 3, 2018. They welcomed daughter Grace Annette Duggar on Jan. 7, 2020 and son Charlie Duggar in September 2022. On their 30th birthday in January 2020, Jana wrote in a sweet message , "Ever since John and I were little we've been asked if we have that 'twin thing'. You know, the thing where you feel what the other one is feeling or know what the other one is thinking...Well, John, I've always answered that with a no—but now I can honestly say that the day little Gracie was born I felt every bit of happiness that you did, so I guess it must be real!" Jana continued, "It's so sweet watching you & Abbie as parents! You're naturals! And the same qualities that have made you a wonderful brother will also make you an amazing dad." Jana Duggar (m. Stephen Wissmann) Jana watched 11 of her 18 brothers and sisters get married before she found love with Stephen Wissmann —whose sister Hannah Wissmann is married to the TLC alum's brother Jeremiah—but despite some admitted frustrations , she maintained it was all part of God's plan. "I haven't always understood what the bigger picture is, but I know that God knows what is best for all of us. And so for me, it's getting married later," Jana told People in August 2024, shortly before her wedding . "Each of our stories will be written differently. If we were all the exact same, it would be a boring life." Jill (Duggar) Dillard was born on May 17, 1991. In a love story reminiscent of her parents', Jill first met Derick (who grew up about 45 minutes away) on Christmas 2011 when he stopped by the Duggar family abode while out caroling with his church group. Jim Bob played matchmaker, and Jill and Derick hit it off, growing closer over email and Skype. Father and daughter went to visit Derick in Nepal that November and Jill and Derick continued to fall for each other. In February 2014, Derick asked Jim Bob for his daughter's hand in marriage, and they tied the knot on June 21, 2014. They are parents to three sons — Israel , born on April 6, 2015, Samuel , born July 8, 2017, and Frederick , born July 7, 2022. In April 2024, Jill shared that she had suffered a pregnancy loss while expecting her and Derick's first baby girl. Jill and Derick reflected on the controversies and religious beliefs surrounding her family in the Amazon Prime Video documentary Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets , which premiered in June 2023. Jim Bob and Michelle's fifth child, Jessa Duggar , was born Nov. 4, 1992. Jessa met Ben through church and he began courting her in 2013—the old-fashioned approach to romance coming as a brand-new notion to a lot of viewers. The kids never talked about their romances pre-engagement, so Jim Bob explained to People , "Courting is getting to know each other in a group setting, both families spending time together and the couple setting goals together to determine if they are meant to marry. With dating, a couple will often pair off alone and that sometimes leads to a more physical relationship." Ben asked for Jessa's hand and then proposed in August 2014—sealing the deal by holding her hand for the first time. They married on Nov. 1, 2014. Jessa was pregnant with their first child when 19 Kids and Counting was canceled and TLC subsequently aired a special about sexual abuse, featuring Jill and Jessa, to further educate viewers on the subject. The sisters would end up the stars of their own show, Jill and Jessa: Counting On , that winter; the show then evolved to become Counting On , featuring other Duggar siblings as well. Meanwhile, Jessa and Ben welcomed son Spurgeon on Nov. 5, 2015, son Henry on Feb. 6, 2017, daughter Ivy Jane on May 28, 2019 and daughter Fern in July 2021. In February 2023, Jessa shared that she suffered a miscarriage over the 2022 holiday season. She gave birth to her fifth child, George , in December 2023. The sixth Duggar child, Jinger Vuolo , was born Dec. 21, 1993. Jinger and Jeremy met doing ministry work in Laredo, Texas, and started courting in 2016. They married on Nov. 5, 2016 (the bride's nephew Spurgeon's birthday—but you just try not overlapping milestones when you're one of 19), and were promptly the subject of pregnancy rumors. "Where we see ourselves in a year is probably just settled down, still doing ministry here in Laredo, and just seeking to serve the Lord, however, we can," Jinger said on a June 2017 episode of Counting On . Their daughter Felicity was born July 19, 2018. In May of that year, they revealed that Jinger was pregnant again —and that she had suffered a miscarriage the previous fall. In November 2020, they welcomed daughter Evangeline Jo . Jinger and Jeremy shared in October 2024 that their third child is due in March 2025. Joseph Duggar (m. Kendra Caldwell) No. 7 Joseph Duggar was born on Jan. 20, 1995. Taking advantage of the romantic setting, Joseph proposed to Kendra (whom he met through church) at his sister Joy-Anna's wedding in May 2017 after just a few months of courting. "I was definitely nervous going into it, but I wasn't afraid that she was going to say no, because she has said, 'I'm just waiting on you!'" Joseph told People after popping the question. Added Kendra, "I'm so happy and so shocked. There's so many words I want to say, but just shocked." They've since welcomed three kids, son Garrett , born June 2018, daughter Addison , born November 2019, daughter Brooklyn , born February 2019, and son Justus born May 2023. Eighth in line, Josiah Duggar was born on Aug. 28, 1996. Just a few months after his courtship with Lauren went public, the couple announced their engagement in March 2018. "The place where I proposed to Lauren is the exact spot where her parents were engaged," he said in a statement. "There's a lot of family history on this property making it a special place for Lauren." Her future mother-in-law, Michelle, said in a video posted on the family's blog, "We love Lauren, she is such a precious girl." Jessa and Ben also offered congratulations , and chocolate shaped like x's and o's. "Pretty sure that y'all want to save your first kiss for your wedding day, but if you come over here we'll give you..." She held up the sweet consolation prize. A previous courtship with Marjorie Jackson didn't work out and they went their separate ways in the summer of 2015. "Marjorie and I had a good time together," Josiah recalled to People in March 2016. "We were just trying to follow God's lead on everything. She didn't feel that it was the right timing then, so we called it quits for a bit." He and Lauren tied the knot June 30, 2018, telling People their wedding day was "absolutely perfect." They welcomed daughter Bella Milagro on Nov. 8, 2019—the name translating to "miracle baby," after the couple revealed Lauren had suffered a miscarriage in October 2018. They welcomed another daughter, Daisy , in 2022, and a son named Ezra in May 2023. Ninth sibling Joy-Anna Duggar was born Oct. 28, 1997. She knew Austin Forsyth for 15 years as a friend before he started courting her—after which they didn't waste any time. He proposed in February 2017 and they married on May 26, 2017, at Cross Church in Rogers, Ark. (the wedding where Joseph proposed to Kendra!). Joy & Austin Joy-Anna and Austin welcomed son Gideon Martin Forsyth on Feb. 23, 2018, daughter Evelyn Mae Forsyth on Aug. 21, 2020, and son Gunner James Forsyth on May 17, 2023. Jedidiah Duggar and Jeremiah Duggar Jim Bob and Michelle's second set of twins, Jed Duggar and Jeremiah Duggar , were born on Dec. 30, 1998. Jed & Katey It was reported in February 2017 that Jed was interning at his dad's old stomping grounds at the state capitol, working for the Arkansas House of Representative—and at 21 he ran for State Representative for District 89 , committed to "putting Springdale's conservative values first." He married Katey Nakatsu after one year of courting in April 2021. They are parents to son Truett , born May 2022, and daughter Nora Kate , born June 2023. Jed and Katey announced in July 2024 that they have twin girls on the way . Jeremiah & Hannah Jeremiah, a certified flight instructor, is married to Hannah Wissmann and the two are parents to daughter Brynley , born December 2022, and Brielle , born February 2024. Jason Duggar (m. Maddie Grace) No. 12 Jason Duggar was born on April 21, 2000. In January 2017, the Daily Mail reported that Jim Bob helped Jase buy a $33,000 fixer-upper in Prairie Grove, Ark., about 30 minutes away from the Duggar family homestead, and he ended up starting his own construction company. He went Instagram official with girlfriend Maddie Grace in May 2024 and the two married in October . James Duggar Charmed No. 13, James Duggar was born July 7, 2001. Not publicly courting a potential significant other yet, he's a doting uncle to dozens of nieces and nephews. "He is the 'funcle' (fun uncle!) and all the younger boys around here look up to him and want to be just like him!" mom Michelle wrote on his 19th birthday in 2019. "James is able to do just about anything he thinks up. Even as a child, we would find James 'fixing' various household appliances. He has always been one to take things apart, figure out how they work, and put them back together—with a few special modifications! "This year James worked hard to get his CDL, and he has become an expert at driving all the big trucks and heavy machinery! We can't wait to see what God has in store for him in the future!" Justin Duggar (m. Claire Spivey) No. 14 Justin Duggar arrived on Nov. 15, 2002. And from the department of growing up so fast... Justin & Claire Justin went public with girlfriend Claire Spivey in September 2020. The two got engaged the following November and married on Feb. 26, 2021 . Here with his big sister Jill, Jim Bob and Michelle's 15th child Jackson Duggar was born May 23, 2004. On his 16th birthday, mom Michelle praised Jackson's sense of humor and noted that she knew he couldn't wait to get his driver's license. Johannah Duggar was born Oct. 11, 2005, hence the original family special called 16 Kids and Moving In . "This girl is so fun and outgoing, and she loves making new friends," Michelle wrote on her 16th child's 15th birthday in 2020. "Her younger sisters absolutely adore her and think she hung the moon, and I couldn't be more grateful to God for choosing me to be her Mom!" Jennifer Duggar Jennifer Duggar arrived on Aug. 2, 2007, then the baby of the family. Their TLC show that premiered Sept. 29, 2008, was christened 17 Kids and Counting. Now, OMG, she's a teenager. "Jennifer is dependable, loyal... and fun!" Michelle wrote when her little girl turned 13. "She is a favorite with the nieces and nephews and is usually carrying one of them around because they don't want her to put them down! Jennifer also has a special love for animals and is very faithful to take care of her pets every day! She recently helped raise a litter of 7 little bunnies!" Here on the right, the penultimate Duggar child was born Dec. 18, 2008. In 2019, her mom called Jordyn-Grace an "outgoing girl who has never met a stranger," with a laugh that "is always one of the brightest spots in our day." No. 19 Josie Duggar , here holding niece Meredith , was born on Dec. 10, 2009—three months premature and weighing only 1 pound, 6 ounces, and spent six months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). "Josie is a ball of energy," Michelle wrote on her baby's 11th birthday in 2020. "From the time she wakes up in the morning until her head hits the pillow at night, she rarely slows down!"Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There seemed to be little joy in another last-second win for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes looked stoic after fill-in kicker Spencer Shrader’s field goal beat Carolina 30-27 . Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and the rest of the Chiefs merely joined him in walking from the sideline to midfield for handshakes, then headed back to the locker room, a scene completely different from the jubilation they exhibited at the end of so many other nail-biters. Might be that they’re getting sick of the stress at the end of games; Kansas City has won 12 straight games decided by seven points or fewer, the longest streak in NFL history, and has won five games decided on the final play this season. Then again, it might be that the Chiefs felt as if they should have beaten the Panthers by a much wider margin. They committed 10 penalties for 91 yards. Their secondary struggled against Carolina quarterback Bryce Young, a one-time bust who has started to play better of late. And their offensive tackles were routinely beaten with Mahomes sacked five times. “You always want to have some blowouts. You want to be a little calmer in the fourth quarter,” said Mahomes, who had one of his best games despite the protection problems, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. RELATED COVERAGE Patriots heading back to the film room after their latest lopsided loss Panthers’ close call against Chiefs has coach Dave Canales excited about the direction of the team Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans “It can be a good thing as you get to the playoffs and later in the season,” Mahomes added, “just knowing you’ve been in those moments before, and knowing how to kind of attack it play by play — not making it too big of a moment. I will say this more than anybody, I would love to win a game not by the very last play.” The Chiefs (10-1) nevertheless remained a game ahead of Buffalo in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into Friday’s game against the Raiders. But there is no margin for error with the Bills now holding the tiebreaker over them. “It’s all about getting better. That’s the best thing about playing in the NFL,” Mahomes said. “We’ve got to just go back, learn from (Carolina), and know we have a short week against a hungry football team in the Raiders that’s coming to our house.” The AP Top 25 college football 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 . What’s working The Chiefs’ tight ends have taken advantage of deep shell coverages played by opposing defenses by getting open underneath, especially Noah Gray , who had his second straight two-touchdown day against the Panthers. He finished with four catches for a team-best 66 yards, while Kelce was right behind with six catches for 62 yards. What needs help The Chiefs have had problems at tackle all season. Wanya Morris struggled again on the left side and veteran Jawaan Taylor was not much better on the right, and they’re a big reason why Mahomes has been sacked 15 times over the past four games. Stock up Just a few weeks ago, Shrader was on the Jets practice squad, hoping for a chance to kick in another regular-season game. Now, with Harrison Butker on injured reserve, he is making the most of that chance in Kansas City. The undrafted rookie is 3 for 3 on field goals, including that 31-yard game-winner against Carolina, and perfect on six extra-point attempts. Stock down Just about everyone in the Kansas City secondary struggled against Carolina, whether it was cornerbacks Nazeeh Johnson and Chamarri Conner or safeties Bryan Cook and Justin Reid. Young shredded them for 263 yards passing and a touchdown. Injuries The Chiefs could have running back Isiah Pacheco and pass rusher Charles Omenihu back this week. Both have been practicing the past couple of weeks and were close to playing against Carolina. Pacheco is returning from an ankle injury sustained in Week 2 while Omenihu has not played since tearing his ACL in the playoffs last season. Key number 5 — Kansas City improved to 5-0 against the NFC this season, making it 26-6 against the AFC’s rival conference since Mahomes became the franchise’s regular starter for the 2018 season. Next steps The Chiefs have won seven of their past eight against Las Vegas heading into Friday’s game, though they no doubt remember the Raiders’ previous trip to Arrowhead Stadium. Las Vegas pulled the upset on Christmas Day last season. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Global Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Market to Grow at a CAGR of ~7% by 2030 | DelveInsightCHRIS Brown has a lifelong love, a passion, an obsession he just can't let go - basketball. Six months ago the former professional basketball player focused all of that energy into a new business at Broadmeadow called Hoop Dreams. Login or signup to continue reading "I always wanted to start something focusing on individual coaching," he said. "When I came here to play it was a rugby league town. The last couple of years basketball has just taken off." Brown was an international import back in 2003 to the former local team - the Hunter Pirates. He had been playing in Japan, but the guard took the opportunity to play in the NBL and this move would end up anchoring him to the city. Brown fell in love and the couple went on to have three children who "fortunately also fell into basketball". His eldest child Diyah, 13, plays for the Newcastle Falcons and has made country NSW selection, with hopes of pursuing the game further. Basketball is booming in the Hunter, with plans for a new $82-million Newcastle basketball stadium under way. But the project has garnered hundreds of objections from the community due to the location on Wallarah and Blackley ovals. "We need the courts, we need the space," he said. "With the NBA popularity growing here and on social media the sport is considered cool, kids love the culture of it. Everyone is watching Steph Curry shoot threes, they love it." With a $30,000 fitout complete with a custom-designed court, gym, meeting space and even a mural, it is easy to see why this dedicated basketball training space has quickly grown in popularity for young players. According to Brown there are 75 aspiring and academy athletes on the books, ranging from under 12s right through to age 18. The roster of coaches, which includes program appearances from NBL 1 Falcons players Myles Cherry and Ryan Beisty, focus on individual skills and going back to basics. "Within a week we were at capacity," he said of launching the business. "The kids love basketball, but there is so much more to sports than just the game. We have a nutritionist, strength and conditioning training, a psychologist. The goal is skill development for kids of all ages, but we also just want to help create good kids." Brown has big plans for the business which is currently running as a not-for-profit. He wants to create outreach programs in NSW, to get the teenagers out into low socio-economic communities to do their own coaching. "It is important for those high performance kids to give back, to have that experience," he said. The third part of the puzzle is travel, taking his own Hoop Dreams teams to play in other competitions both nationally and abroad. On the first weekend of November, Hoop Dreams saw its first touring team compete in the Annual Seaside Classic Tournament in Port Macquarie. The under 17s girls team took home the win. "The hardest transition is figuring out what do you do when you stop playing professional sport," he said. "I hope we can build this as place for connection, a community for these kids." Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. She worked across several rounds including local council, police and property before moving into digital journalism and joining the team at The Newcastle Herald in 2017. Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. 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Sea-change and tree-change towns with deepest property price discountsChris Cenac Jr., the top center in the Class of 2025 according to the ESPN100, has committed to play for the Houston Cougars. The five-star recruit announced his decision Tuesday via the Bleacher Report's B/R App. Cenac previously said he wouldn't make his decision until the spring, but his stock soared over the summer after his impressive play on the Puma Pro 16 circuit with Dallas-based YGC, vaulting him into the national top-10 rankings. The 6-foot-10 New Orleans native was reportedly choosing between LSU, Auburn, Arkansas, Baylor, Kentucky, Tennessee and others before making the decision to join Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson's team. "I just like the coaching staff a lot, I like their plan to develop me and I like coming into a winning program," Cenac told 247Sports. "I'm looking forward to producing and just helping them win more. But the main thing was development and them being able to get me better so I can be ready for that next level." Cenac's rating of .9978 by 247Sports Composite makes him the Cougars' highest-rated commit in the modern era, according to multiple outlets. "They see me as a four who can kind of play all over the court and do everything," Cenac told 247Sports. "I can get rebounds, push the ball, shoot and play all over the floor." With Cenac joining other Houston commits like five-star shooting guard Isaiah Harwell, four-star point guard Kingston Flemings and three-star wing Bryce Jackson, Houston's Class of 2025 is ranked No. 2 in the nation by 247Sports and ESPN. --Field Level Media
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OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out “the most vulnerable.” The Liberals announced a plan last week to cut the federal sales tax on a raft of items like toys and restaurant meals for two months, and to give $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians in the spring. Speaking after a Canadian Labour Congress event in Ottawa, Singh says he’s open to passing the GST legislation, but the rebate needs to include seniors, students, people who are on disability benefits and those who were not able to work last year. Singh says he initially supported the idea because he thought the rebate cheques would go to anyone who earned under $150,000 last year. But the so-called working Canadians rebate will be sent to those who had an income, leaving out people Singh says need the help. The government intends to include the measures in the fall economic statement, which has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons. The proposed GST holiday would begin in mid-December, lasting for two months. It would remove the GST on prepared foods at grocery stores, some alcoholic drinks, children’s clothes and toys, Christmas trees, restaurant meals, books, video games and physical newspapers. A privilege debate has held up all government business in the House since late September, with the Conservatives pledging to continue a filibuster until the government hands over unredacted documents related to misspending at a green technology fund. The NDP said last week they had agreed to pause the privilege debate in order to pass the legislation to usher in the GST holiday. Singh said Tuesday that unless there are changes to the proposed legislation, he will not support pausing the debate. The Bloc Québécois is also pushing for the rebates to be sent to seniors and retirees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024.ThankfulnessTransgender San Jose State volleyball player won't be sidelined, judge rules
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST break during the holidays, he won’t back the $250 rebate proposal unless the government expands eligibility to the most vulnerable. The Liberals announced a plan last week to cut the federal sales tax on a raft of items such as toys and restaurant meals for two months, and to give $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians in the spring. Speaking after a Canadian Labour Congress event in Ottawa, Singh said he’s open to passing the GST legislation, but the rebate needs to include seniors, students, people who are on disability benefits and those who were not able to work last year. Singh said he initially supported the idea because he thought the rebate cheques would go to anyone who earned under $150,000 last year. But the so-called working Canadians rebate will be sent to those who had an income, leaving out people Singh said need the help. A spokeswoman for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said it would be “categorically false” to say seniors and people with disabilities are excluded from the rebate. “In order to qualify, you just need to have made less than $150,000 in net income in 2023 and meet one of the three following criteria: received EI benefits, paid EI premiums or made CPP contributions,” press secretary Katherine Cuplinskas said in a statement. “Many, many seniors and Canadians with disabilities work.” The government intends to include the measures in the fall economic statement, which has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons. The proposed GST holiday would begin in mid-December, lasting for two months. It would remove the GST on prepared foods at grocery stores, some alcoholic drinks, children’s clothes and toys, Christmas trees, restaurant meals, books, video games and physical newspapers. A privilege debate has held up all government business in the House since late September, with the Conservatives pledging to continue a filibuster until the government hands over unredacted documents related to misspending at a green technology fund. The NDP said last week they had agreed to pause the privilege debate to pass the legislation to usher in the GST holiday. Singh said Tuesday that unless there are changes to the proposed legislation, he will not support pausing the debate. The Bloc Québécois is also pushing for the rebates to be sent to seniors and retirees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024.In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for BILL Holdings BILL , presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 3 5 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 2 2 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $78.25, along with a high estimate of $95.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 29.19% increase from the previous average price target of $60.57. Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of BILL Holdings by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Keith Weiss Morgan Stanley Raises Equal-Weight $95.00 $58.00 Will Nance Goldman Sachs Raises Neutral $77.00 $60.00 Ken Wong Oppenheimer Raises Outperform $83.00 $70.00 Clarke Jeffries Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $85.00 $60.00 David Koning Baird Raises Neutral $74.00 $62.00 David Koning Baird Raises Neutral $62.00 $60.00 Will Nance Goldman Sachs Raises Neutral $60.00 $54.00 Thomas Poutrieux Exane BNP Paribas Announces Outperform $90.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to BILL Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of BILL Holdings compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of BILL Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of BILL Holdings's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on BILL Holdings analyst ratings. Get to Know BILL Holdings Better BILL Holdings Inc is a provider of software-as-a-service, cloud-based payments and spend and expense management products, which allow users to automate accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, enable businesses to easily connect with their suppliers or customers to do business, eliminate expense reports, manage cash flows and improve back office efficiency. Initial Public Offering and Follow-on Offering. A Deep Dive into BILL Holdings's Financials Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. Revenue Growth: BILL Holdings's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.53% . This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. Net Margin: BILL Holdings's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.49% . This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health. Return on Equity (ROE): BILL Holdings's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.22%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns. Return on Assets (ROA): BILL Holdings's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.1%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets. Debt Management: BILL Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.24 , reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach. Analyst Ratings: What Are They? Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks. Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability. Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. Click here for urgent details . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — La Salle senior quarterback Patrick McLaughlin had an inkling four weeks ago that the Lancers could face top-seeded Anderson in the Division II, Region 8 football final. “Coming into the playoffs I think we knew we were going to face them,” said McLaughlin, the eldest son of longtime La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin. “They’re a very good team. Very fundamental; they’re very sound. Their offense is very explosive. So we know as an offense we’re going to have to score a lot. The defense has to get some stops.” Undefeated Anderson, which has a 13-0 record for the first time in program history, plays No. 2 seed La Salle (11-2) at 7 p.m. Friday at Princeton. The winner advances to a Division II state semifinal Nov. 29 with the opponent and location to be determined later. Anderson is ranked No. 11 in the MaxPreps Ohio rankings (regardless of division) while La Salle is No. 18. “We are excited about this matchup,” Anderson coach Evan Dreyer said. “This matchup is a great opportunity. The ECC (Eastern Cincinnati Conference) versus the GCL (Greater Catholic League). We have not beaten La Salle ever.” Friday will be the fourth meeting between the two programs including the first matchup since a 2021 second-round playoff game in which the Lancers won 45-21, according to La Salle football broadcaster Jeff Bosse. The Lancers were also victorious in a 2020 regional semifinal and a 2007 regular-season game. “We have told the team to be ready for a physically tough football game that should be fun,” Dreyer said. “This is what high school football is all about.” Anderson, which is seeking its second straight regional title, has an opportunity for its fourth state Final Four appearance in program history. The Raptors were a 2023 state semifinalist, 2008 state runner-up and 2007 state champion – all in Division II. Anderson has outscored opponents this season 657 to 107. The Raptors’ 657 points are on the Ohio High School Athletic Association record list for most points in a season. The Raptors average 50.5 points and 314 yards passing in an up-tempo offense. Those staggering numbers have the potential to be intimidating for any opponent. “If we get caught playing with bad eyes, get caught playing with bad leverage against Anderson – they’ll make you pay,” La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin said. Anderson is led by several players including senior quarterback Justice Burnam, who has thrown for 3,464 yards and 41 touchdowns. He’s also rushed for 549 yards and nine touchdowns. Senior tailback Durrell Turner has rushed for 1,027 yards and 25 touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Trace Jallick has 86 receptions for 1,671 yards and 20 touchdowns. Senior tight end Caden Piening has 38 receptions for 685 yards and seven touchdowns. Defensively, Anderson is led by several players including senior defensive lineman Alex Stanyard, who has nine sacks. Senior safety Jayonn Saunders has four interceptions. Sophomore linebacker Antwoine Higgins and sophomore defensive back Ace Alston are among the other defensive stars. “The biggest thing with Anderson I think is that in years past maybe their defense hasn’t been as good as their offense,” Pat McLaughlin said. “I don’t think that’s the case this year. I think their defense is really good; they’re really fast. They’re very sound in what they do.” La Salle, which is making its first regional final appearance since 2020, is also led by several players including Patrick McLaughlin as a dual-threat quarterback. “He is a great leader who loves to compete,” Dreyer said. “His football IQ is through the roof. The receivers are elite at making plays at crucial situations. The running backs are coming into the zone with the offensive line. The offensive line is physical upfront.” La Salle has several other players to watch including senior wide receiver Max Welter and senior running backs Isaac Goldschmidt and Ty Brown. Senior wide receiver/safety Walter Berry Jr., senior tight end/linebacker Brady O’Connor and senior defensive lineman Fergus Kreider (five interceptions entering the regional semifinal) are having very good seasons. “Their defensive line gets after the quarterback and stops the run,” Dreyer said. “The linebackers are flying around making plays. The defensive backs coached by their defensive coordinator, Mike Koenig, are incredible. He does a great job with them.” La Salle is seeking its fifth trip to the state Final Four including its first appearance since 2019 when it won the Division II state championship. All the program's state semifinal trips (2019, 2016, 2015, 2014) have resulted in state championships. The Lancers are grateful for an opportunity Friday especially after the team had a combined record of 6-16 in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. “I just tell the guys, ‘Don’t look back and wish that you would’ve done this or done that – don’t take anything for granted,’” Pat McLaughlin said. “As a coach right now – to still be playing – we understand that making a run in the playoffs doesn’t happen every year. It’s pretty difficult. It’s a long, very hard process so appreciate it.” Friday's high school football schedule Ohio regional finals Division I regional final at Mason Moeller (12-1) vs. St. Xavier (10-3) Division II regional final at Princeton Anderson (13-0) vs. La Salle (11-2) Division IV regional final at Monroe Taft (11-2) vs. Alter (8-5) Indiana Class 3A Semi-state round Batesville at Heritage Hills Kentucky Class 1A regional finals Newport (9-2) at Kentucky Country Day (9-2) NewCath (9-3) at Campbellsville (10-2) Class 2A regional final Martin County (9-3) at Beechwood (11-1) Class 4A regional final Covington Catholic (10-2) at Boyle County (12-0) Class 5A regional final Pulaski County (8-4) at Highlands (10-2) Southwestern (7-5) at Cooper (12-0) Class 6A regional final Central Hardin (4-8) at Ryle (10-2) SIGN UP: Subscribe to our high school sports newsletterZifa Normalisation Committee chairman Lincoln Mutasa says they are on course for the eagerly awaited Zifa elections after unveiling the road map in Harare on Monday. The elective congress, which is the last item on the Fifa-appointed committe’s bucket list, will mark the end of its mandate on January 25, 2025. Addressing a press conference in Harare, Mutasa, who was flanked by Normalisation Committee members Rosemary Mugadza and lawyer Nyasha Sanyamandwe, said they have achieved results on the six points in their revised mandate. “We have put a roadmap for the upcoming elective congress, which will be held in January. As the NC, we had six points to fulfill,” he said. “We have covered most of them, that is running the affairs of Zifa, restructuring the secretariat, review of the Zifa statutes. We also signed an MOU with the SRC, which is a collaborative agreement where we sort of agreed with them on the modus operandi and areas of cooperation, in particular paying attention to the issue of sexual harassment. “Another part of the mandate was the hand-over of the audited finances to the incoming executive committee. “At the AGM we had last month, we managed to get the 2021 and 2022 audited accounts handed over and we are hoping that by the time of the elective congress, we would have the 2023 audited accounts completed, as well as the 2024 accounts put together. “Our final mandate was to act as the electoral committee to conduct the elections for the incoming Zifa executive committee. This we feel is an important role and an important milestone towards bringing our football back to normalcy,” said Mutasa. Source: Herald
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