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The Salamanca football team saw an emotional 2023 season come to a heartbreaking end in the New York state semifinal. The Warriors were shut out 42-0 by eventual state champion Waverly and with that came the loss of a number of key pieces to the team due to graduation. In turn, entering the 2024 season, the big question being posed for the Warriors was whether they would be able to recreate the success. Spoiler alert: they did, and then some. While the semifinalist Warriors of ‘23 found themselves with two losses before the regular season reached its end, this year, the only loss they ended up suffering came in the last possible game of the season, in the New York State Class C final at the hands of Section 2 champion Schuylerville. But in order to get there, Salamanca needed to climb the mountain it was ever so close to summiting last season all over again. That journey began with and would not have been possible without players like Maddox Isaac, Cory Holleran, Zach Trietley, Warrick Kyler and Xavier Peters, among others. Each had their fair share of moments in the sun, but did it all with the greater good of the team in mind. Isaac, through his legs or his arm, punished defenses with his tenacity and determination. Holleran and Peters were the harbingers of lightning strikes that shocked opposing defenses. Trietley and Kyler stood tall as imposing figures on the defensive side of the ball and shut down just about anything that came their way. These leaders powered the Warriors through the regular season, Section 6 tournament, NYSPHSAA Far West Regional and semifinal rounds without a single negative tally on their record. And even when Salamanca’s memorable season did eventually reach its conclusion, there was something to be said about the camaraderie the team had developed. Before they could retreat into their locker room following their championship loss, something stopped the Warriors. They remained in front of their tunnel and waited for each and every last one of their teammates to join them before filing away. It was one final display of unity and a true testament, according to coach Chad Bartoszek, of the brotherhood that exists within the Warriors’ program. “We have a saying: ‘look inside the huddle,’” Bartoszek said. “It's got a lot of meaning. Right now is one of those moments, because it's not going to be fun walking outside of our group. I wanted one more chance to just be with them, and everyone will look each other in the eye, look inside the huddle, because we're the only group that knows what just happened and what we've put into that. It's hard to go out in the outside world after a loss like that (and) start hearing the noise. That's tough.” And while player leadership was certainly one of the brightest aspects of Salamanca’s team this year, so too was the coaching. After the Schuylerville result, Bartoszek spoke with the media and even made some cheerful remarks about what had just gone down on the field despite the negative outcome. Through doing so, he expressed how much this team and this year’s group of players mean to him and that while they may not have walked away with a gold plaque, they did leave the field with crucial life experiences. “I love coaching this group,” Bartoszek said. “I love what we do (and that’s) hard to hear for them when they see everything that they've worked for has kind of been taken away from them. So many life lessons in football, this is the game of all games to teach you what you need to know and how to live your life. That was our message for that. I'm super proud of Salamanca, I'm super proud of our community. We don't work any harder when we win than when we lose. (We) put as much effort into everything that just didn't happen to go our way.” And while the wounds might still be fresh, Bartoszek hopes his players will be able to, soon enough, walk with their heads held high because of all they achieved and not allow themselves to be bogged down by negatives. “It's a disappointment, really, for the kids right now,” Bartoszek said. “I know how hard they worked, and their dreams and everything have all kind of come crumbling down. But the sun will come up. You don't get an opportunity like this very often. And on one hand, this one's going to stay with us forever, but on the other hand, we were here.” Now, on the back of two historic postseason runs, when asked the question of what comes next, Bartoszek replied with a lighthearted groan and a laugh. “We gotta raise the bar again?”Big Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's rise
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Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials following some underwhelming displays away from home, and the Gunners manager got exactly what he asked for. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners had failed to win or score in their two away games in the competition so far this season, but they made a blistering start in the Portuguese capital and took the lead after only seven minutes. Declan Rice fed overlapping full-back Jurrien Timber, who curled a low cross in behind the home defence for Martinelli to finish at the far post. Arsenal doubled their lead in the 20th minute thanks to a glorious ball over the top from Thomas Partey. Saka escaped the clutches of his marker Maximiliano Araujo to beat the offside trap and poke the ball past advancing goalkeeper Franco Israel for Havertz to tap home. It was a scintillating first-half display which completely overshadowed the presence of Viktor Gyokeres in Sporting’s attack. The prolific Sweden striker, formerly of Coventry, has been turning the heads of Europe’s top clubs with his 24 goals in 17 games this season – including a hat-trick against Manchester City earlier this month. But the only time he got a sniff of a run at goal after an optimistic long ball, he was marshalled out of harm’s way by Gabriel. David Raya was forced into one save, tipping a fierce Geovany Quenda drive over the crossbar. But Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Rice’s corner into the back of the net. Our second-half goalscorers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aFCIMffFaK — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2024 To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. Former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards fired over, as did Gyokeres, with Arsenal temporarily on the back foot. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved, and Gyokeres’ miserable night was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.( MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Three leading Egyptian banks-the National bank of Egypt (NBE), Banque Misr, and QNB AlAhli-have extended joint financing worth EGP 4.235bn to Al-Zahi Group. This financing aims to support key development projects, with NBE serving as the lead arranger, financing marketer, financing agent, and document bank within the alliance. Banque Misr acts as an initial main arranger, financing marketer, and account bank, while QNB AlAhli fulfills the role of an initial main arranger. The funding will be directed toward various projects, including facility design, land reclamation, infrastructure development, agricultural land leveling, establishing irrigation and drainage systems, and executing electrical and mechanical works. The signing ceremony was attended by prominent banking and business leaders, including Yehia Abou El-Fotouh, Deputy CEO of NBE; Sherif Riad, CEO of Corporate Banking Credit and Syndicated Loans at NBE; Mohamed Khairat, Head of Corporate Credit and Syndicated Loans at Banque Misr; Abdel Rahman Talaat, Head of Corporate Finance and Investment at QNB AlAhli; and Ahmed El Zahi, Chairman of Al-Zahi Group. Yehia Abou El-Fotouh highlighted that the financing aligns with NBE's strategy to support vital economic sectors, fostering growth across industries and value chains. He commended the efforts of the bank's team in conducting comprehensive studies and facilitating cooperation that culminated in this financing deal. Sherif Riad emphasized NBE's commitment to backing large-scale development projects in Egypt, particularly those that enhance food security and contribute to economic stability. He underscored the importance of expanding agricultural land and production, which reduces imports, improves trade balances, and creates job opportunities by leveraging modern technological methods. Mohamed Khairat reiterated Banque Misr's dedication to financing vital projects across diverse sectors to stimulate economic growth and enhance Egypt's competitiveness. He noted that this partnership reflects the bank's strategic goals of supporting the national economy, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development. Khairat also praised the collaboration among the participating banks, highlighting the shared commitment to advancing the national economy. QNB's Abdel Rahman Talaat stressed the importance of the banking sector's role in financing projects with significant economic and social impacts. He emphasized QNB Egypt's focus on supporting agricultural development to achieve food security, create thousands of jobs, and contribute to sustainable development goals. Talaat also noted QNB Egypt's growing influence in fostering major national projects through its strong relationships with international financial institutions. Ahmed El Zahi expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Egypt's leading banks, underscoring the importance of such partnerships in driving the nation's development. He highlighted Al-Zahi Group's diverse expertise in integrated general contracting, including river works, sidewalk construction, dredging, thermal and hydropower stations, roads and bridges, dams, and water and sewage networks. The company also specializes in complementary activities such as ready-mix concrete production, insulation, and polyethylene works. This joint financing underscores the critical role of Egypt's banking sector in fostering economic growth and supporting sustainable development across the nation. MENAFN23122024000153011029ID1109025660 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.The 10-3 Bills are back on the road this week at the NFC-leading Detroit Lions. Both teams are at the top of the league in scoring on offense and both have questions on defense going into the game. The top seed still is in reach in the AFC if the Bills play well down the stretch, but they will need help. Kevin Carroll and Andy Young discuss all this and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast. ABOUT THE SHOW Want to stay up to date on everything Buffalo Bills? Spectrum News 1 sports anchor Kevin Carroll and Andy Young will keep you in the know with everything that is happening with Buffalo's beloved team. 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Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby said she has been admitted to hospital but her baby is “all fine” after masked men attempted to rob her home this week. Her fiance Jake Ankers announced on social media that a group of men carrying a machete entered their home on Thursday evening while they were in the house with their two-year-old daughter. Crosby, who is nearly eight months pregnant, thanked those who have sent their support to the couple in an Instagram Story post on Saturday. The reality TV star, 34, wrote: “I’m typing this I’m laid in hospital. Baby is all fine, thank you for all the messages!” She added: “This month has had misfortune after misfortune. I want to thank you all for your kind messages about the break-in the other night. “Still something I’m really struggling to come to terms with.” Ankers also posted a photo of Crosby lying in a hospital bed to his Instagram Story, saying she had been “rushed in to hospital” as the TV star had been experiencing “serious pains in her stomach”. The businessman thanked their followers for reaching out and their local community for being “fantastic” since the burglary attempt. Ankers, who appeared with the reality star on BBC Three reality show Charlotte In Sunderland, previously said the thieves “tried to rob my house with my two-year-old and my partner who is nearly eight months pregnant, armed with a machete”. He said one of the four men “had a red balaclava on” and was carrying the weapon at the top of the stairs. Durham Constabulary were alerted at 7pm on Thursday to reports of an aggravated burglary in Houghton-le-Spring, a town in the Sunderland area. A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers attended the area however the suspects left the scene before their arrival. “Nobody was injured in the incident and no items are believed to have been taken.” She added that an investigation is under way and anyone with information is asked to contact police. Crosby is best known for appearing in the MTV reality series Geordie Shore and winning the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2013. She and Ankers got engaged in October 2023 after she gave birth to their first child in 2022.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in downtown Barcelona on Saturday to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living” and “The people without homes uphold their rights.” The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States . Organizers said that over 170,000 had turned out, while Barcelona’s police said they estimated some 22,000 marched. Either way, the throngs of people clogging the streets recalled the massive separatist rallies at the height of the previous decade’s Catalan independence movement. Now, social concerns led by housing have displaced political crusades. That is because the average rent for Spain has doubled in last 10 years. The price per square meter has risen from 7.2 euros ($7.5) in 2014 to 13 euros this year, according to the popular online real estate website Idealista. The growth is even more acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Incomes meanwhile have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. RELATED COVERAGE Barcelona’s Yamal and Lewandowski out due to injuries Barcelona’s attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia Protester Samuel Saintot said he is “frustrated and scared” after being told by the owners of the apartment he has rented for the past 15 years in Barcelona’s city center that he must vacate the premises. He suspects that the owners want him out so they can renovate it and boost the price. “Even looking in a 20- or 30-kilometer radius outside town, I can’t even find anything within the price range I can afford,” he told The Associated Press. “And I consider myself a very fortunate person, because I earn a decent salary. And even in my case, I may be forced to leave town.” A report by the Bank of Spain indicates that nearly 40% of Spaniards who rent dedicate an average of 40% of their income to paying rents and utilities, compared to the European Union average of 27% of renters who do so. “We are talking about a housing emergency. It means people having many difficulties both in accessing and staying in their homes,” said Ignasi Martí, professor for Esade business school and head of its Dignified Housing Observatory. The rise in rents is causing significant pain in Spain, where traditionally people seek to own their homes. Rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Many migrants to Spain are also disproportionately hit by the high rents because they often do not have enough savings. Spain is near the bottom end of OECD countries with under 2% of all housing available being public housing for rent. The OECD average is 7%. Spain is far behind France, with 14%, Britain with 16%, and the Netherlands with 34%. “I think it’s impossible to make prices fall to what they were a few years back. It makes me cry,” said protester Laia Pizjuán. “It’s so upsetting. I know so many people who are in a bad situation. I have relatives living together in crowded apartments because they can’t afford to live on their own.” Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for Barcelona’s Tenants Union which helped organize the protest, said that renters should consider a “rent strike” and cease paying their monthly rents in a mass protest movement. “I think we the tenants have understood that this depends on us. That we can’t keep asking and making demands to the authorities and waiting for an answer. We must take the reins of the situation,” Arcarazo told the AP. “So, if they (the owners) won’t lower the rent, then we will force them to do it.” The Barcelona protest came a month after tens of thousands rallied against high rents in Madrid. The rising discontent over housing is putting pressure on Spain’s governing Socialist party, which leads a coalition on the national level and is in charge of Catalonia’s regional government and Barcelona’s city hall. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presided over what the government termed a “housing summit” including government officials and real estate developers last month. But the Barcelona’s Tenants Union boycotted the event, saying it was like calling a summit for curing cancer and inviting tobacco companies to participate. The leading government measure has been a rent cap mechanism that the central government has offered to regional authorities based on a price index established by the housing ministry. Rent controls can be applied to areas deemed to be “highly stressed” by high rental prices. Catalonia was the first region to apply those caps, which are in place in downtown Barcelona. Many locals blame the million of tourists who visit Barcelona, and the rest of Spain, each year for the high prices. Barcelona’s town hall has pledged to completely eliminate the city’s 10,000 so called “tourist apartments,” or dwellings with permits for short-term rents, by 2028.Pregnant Charlotte Crosby ‘rushed to hospital’ days after home robbery attempt
