halik john asis The Pima Community College women’s basketball team is hosting its fourth annual Indigenous Peoples game this weekend at the school’s west campus. The team takes on Park University’s JV team at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Aztec Gymnasium, 2202 W. Anklam Road. However, the event is more than a single game, it’s a celebration of Indigenous culture throughout Southern Arizona. Attendees can expect multiple basketball games, a Native American blessing, a hoop dancer and more. Annalise Holthaus, of Pima Community College, second from left, looks up at her coach and father, after shouting out to her teammates on the court during a game against Ottawa University in Tucson on Oct. 16, 2023. Amelie Buffill-Gutierrez, second from right, laughs. “I’m so excited because it grows a little bit every year,” Pima women’s basketball coach Todd Holthaus told “Spears and Ali on ESPN Tucson” on Wednesday. “Our new (Pima College) chancellor, Dr. Jeffrey Nasse, has been awesome in coming out to athletic events and supporting our different fall teams. He’s going to do the welcome and it’ll be the first time the chancellor has come to this event. ... “One of my players is the Miss Pima Community College Native American Queen, so that’s cool. It’s been a lot of fun and it’s been building each year. “I’m excited, the community is excited and I think that’s what it’s about. I’ve always appreciated that and respect that. I’m enjoying it and excited for Saturday.” Doors officially open for the event at 2:30 p.m., but the first game takes place an hour later when JV teams San Pasqual HS and Baboquivari HS compete at 3:30. The high schools’ varsity teams play at 5. Before Pima’s game at 7:15, Nasse will welcome attendees with opening remarks at 7. Following the remarks, Gloria Johns will give a Native American blessing and Kylee Toehe will perform a Native American national anthem, according to a post on Pima women’s basketball Instagram. Pima women’s basketball coach Todd Holthaus gathers the Aztecs for last second instructions before they tipped off against Scottsdale in the NJCAA Region I, Division II semifinal at Pima Community College West on March. 7. At halftime, attendees will see a presentation from Pima’s Native American Student Association, a powwow dance, hoop dancer and a short ceremony recognizing the game’s guest of honor, Tayla Nez. For more information about Pima’s annual Indigenous Peoples game, visit tucne.ws/1rdx . Who: Pima vs. Park JV When: 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) Where: Aztec Gymnasium Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students Contact Elvia Verdugo, the Star’s community sports editor, at everdugo@tucson.com . A journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona, she hopes to share stories that show what makes Tucson and its community special. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Community Sports EditorNASA's stuck astronauts hit 6 months in space. Just 2 more to goBarclays PLC lifted its position in shares of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. ( NYSE:NAPA – Free Report ) by 214.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 234,138 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 159,668 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned approximately 0.16% of Duckhorn Portfolio worth $1,360,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its stake in Duckhorn Portfolio by 16.9% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 21,675 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 3,129 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in shares of Duckhorn Portfolio by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 54,093 shares of the company’s stock valued at $384,000 after purchasing an additional 3,829 shares during the last quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale acquired a new position in shares of Duckhorn Portfolio during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of Duckhorn Portfolio by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 79,865 shares of the company’s stock worth $567,000 after buying an additional 5,497 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in Duckhorn Portfolio by 56.6% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 23,064 shares of the company’s stock valued at $164,000 after buying an additional 8,335 shares in the last quarter. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have commented on the company. Royal Bank of Canada downgraded Duckhorn Portfolio from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $11.00 to $11.10 in a research note on Friday, October 11th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered shares of Duckhorn Portfolio from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $11.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Friday, December 6th. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Duckhorn Portfolio from $6.00 to $11.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $10.01. Duckhorn Portfolio Stock Performance Duckhorn Portfolio stock opened at $11.09 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $11.03 and a 200-day moving average of $8.48. The company has a market capitalization of $1.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.40, a P/E/G ratio of 11.35 and a beta of 0.03. The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. has a 1 year low of $5.38 and a 1 year high of $11.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 3.73 and a quick ratio of 0.61. Duckhorn Portfolio ( NYSE:NAPA – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October 7th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $107.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $104.76 million. Duckhorn Portfolio had a net margin of 12.12% and a return on equity of 6.30%. The company’s revenue was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.14 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. will post 0.6 earnings per share for the current year. About Duckhorn Portfolio ( Free Report ) The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc produces and sells wines in North America. 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Name a hot topic, and chances are good there's a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters. Some face legal challenges. Here's a look at some of the most notable state laws taking effect: Hollywood stars and child influencers California, home to Hollywood and some of the largest technology companies, is seeking to rein in the artificial intelligence industry and put some parameters around social media stars. New laws seek to prevent the use of digital replicas of Hollywood actors and performers without permission and allow the estates of dead performers to sue over unauthorized AI use. Parents who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their young influencers. A new law also allows children to sue their parents for failing to do so. Social media limits New social media restrictions in several states face court challenges. A Florida law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15. But enforcement is being delayed because of a lawsuit filed by two associations for online companies, with a hearing scheduled for late February. A new Tennessee law also requires parental consent for minors to open accounts on social media. NetChoice, an industry group for online businesses, is challenging the law. Another new state law requires porn websites to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old. But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge. Several new California measures aimed at combating political deepfakes are also being challenged, including one requiring large social media platforms to remove deceptive content related to elections and another allowing any individual to sue for damages over the use of AI to create fabricated images or videos in political ads. School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents if their children change their gender identification. The law was a priority for Democratic lawmakers who wanted to halt such policies passed by several districts. Abortion coverage Many states have passed laws limiting or protecting abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure in 2022. One of the latest is the Democratic-led state of Delaware. A law there will require the state employee health plan and Medicaid plans for lower-income residents to cover abortions with no deductible, copayments or other cost-sharing requirements. Gun control A new Minnesota law prohibits guns with "binary triggers" that allow for more rapid fire, causing a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts In Delaware, a law adds colleges and universities to a list of school zones where guns are prohibited, with exceptions for those working in their official capacity such as law officers and commissioned security guards. Medical marijuana Kentucky is becoming the latest state to let people use marijuana for medical purposes. To apply for a state medical cannabis card, people must get written certification from a medical provider of a qualifying condition, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea or post-traumatic stress disorder. Nearly four-fifths of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Minimum wages Minimum wage workers in more than 20 states are due to receive raises in January. The highest minimum wages will be in Washington, California and Connecticut, all of which will top $16 an hour after modest increases. The largest increases are scheduled in Delaware, where the minimum wage will rise by $1.75 to $15 an hour, and in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved by voters in 2022 will add $1.50 to the current minimum of $12 an hour. Twenty other states still follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Safer traveling In Oregon, using drugs on public transit will be considered a misdemeanor crime of interfering with public transportation. While the measure worked its way through the legislature, multiple transportation officials said drug use on buses and trains, and at transit stops and stations, was making passengers and drivers feel less safe. In Missouri, law enforcement officers have spent the past 16 months issuing warnings to motorists that handheld cellphone use is illegal. Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years imprisonment if a driver using a cellphone cause an injury or death. But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law. Montana is the only state that hasn't banned texting while driving, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tax breaks Tenants in Arizona will no longer have to pay tax on their monthly rent, thanks to the repeal of a law that had allowed cities and towns to impose such taxes. While a victory for renters, the new law is a financial loss for governments. An analysis by Arizona's nonpartisan Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that $230 million would be lost in municipal tax revenue during the first full fiscal year of implementation. Meanwhile Alabama will offer tax credits to businesses that help employees with child care costs. Kansas is eliminating its 2% sales tax on groceries. It also is cutting individual income taxes by dropping the top tax rate, increasing a credit for child care expenses and exempting all Social Security income from taxes, among other things. Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward. Voting rights An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors. Former state Sen. George Young, an Oklahoma City Democrat, carried the bill in the Senate. "I think it's very important that people who have gone through trials and tribulations in their life, that we have a system that brings them back and allows them to participate as contributing citizens," Young said. Associated Press writers Trân Nguyễn in Sacramento, California; Kate Payne in Tallahassee, Florida; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee; Randall Chase in Dover, Delaware; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Kentucky; Claire Rush in Portland, Oregon; Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri; Gabriel Sandoval in Phoenix; Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama; John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas; and Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed.Article content Jade Rose’s job for Canada is to prevent goals. Younger sister Nyah Rose is looking to score them. Recommended Videos While 26 appearances, including 25 starts, under her belt, the 21-year-old Jade is already a veteran of the Canadian senior side. The Harvard senior is part of Canada’s first-choice back three alongside veterans Vanessa Gilles and Kadeisha Buchanan, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Just 19, Nyah is taking her first steps with the senior side after excelling as a youth international. Nyah is in camp with the sixth-ranked Canadian women in Spain, preparing for friendlies Friday against No. 13 Iceland and Dec. 3 against No. 19 South Korea, with both games at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia. She is learning the ropes in the absence of Jade, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. “It’s been a great experience,” Nyah said Tuesday after getting a taste of the step up from the youth level to the senior side in the team’s first full training session in Spain. “I think the biggest difference is the intensity, like ball speed during practice. And within the team environment, everyone kind of holds each other to the same high standard and level.” Nyah, a former centre back who grew up in Markham, has a nose for the goal. At the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, Nyah scored in Canada’s opening 3-3 draw with France on Aug. 31 and recorded seven shots on goal in a 9-0 romp over Fiji as Canada reached the round of 16 in the tournament for the first time since 2014, eventually losing 2-1 to Spain. As a freshman last year at Dallas-based Southern Methodist University, she led the American Athletic Conference in goals with 11, was named conference co-Rookie of the Year and earned All South Region first team, All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, and All-Rookie team honours. As a sophomore, Nyah missed five games early this season due to the U-20 World Cup. Upon her return, she scored five goals in 11 games to rank second on the team with the Mustangs facing stiffer competition after shifting to the ACC. In September, Nyah scored in a 1-1 draw with defending NCAA champion Florida State. That came three days after a highlight-reel goal at Miami, with Nyah rising high to control a cross with her right foot before swivelling to volley the ball home before it hit the turf. In camp with Canada, Nyah has been reunited with under-20 coach Cindy Tye, who is serving as Canada’s interim coach for the two friendlies. Canada Soccer has said head coach Bev Priestman will not be returning in the wake of the recent independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal. Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi are serving one-year suspensions from FIFA, with Lombardi having already resigned his Canada Soccer position. Nyah said her call-up came out of the blue. “I was not expecting it whatsoever,” she said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO She was disappointed at first that Jade would not be in camp with her. But her sister told her it was a good thing, given she could find her own way with the team. The sisters are close — and competitive, says Nyah. “I felt like I kind of pushed myself a lot more when I went up against her just because I wanted to beat her, because she’s my sister. Mehkai, their 16-year-old brother, also plays soccer as a winger. Earlier this year, Nyah was one of only three sophomores among the 44 players named to the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List, The annual award goes to the top NCAA soccer player, with former Canada captain Christine Sinclair (2004 and ’05) and Buchanan (2016) among the past winners. Nyah, who is studying sports management at SMU, and her sister both hope to play professionally in Europe after college. Jade and Nyah Rose are no relation to forward Deanne Rose, a Leicester City forward with 84 caps for Canada who is also in camp in Spain. Tye has also brought North Carolina State University defender Janet Okeke, another under-20 player, into the senior camp for the first time. And there are second call-ups for 18-year-old midfielder Jeneva Hernandez Gray from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls elite team and 28-year-old defender Megan Reid from the NWSL’s Angel City.Coal and gas-fired power plants will stay open for longer under the coalition's $330 billion nuclear transition plan. or signup to continue reading Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven publicly-owned nuclear power plants across the country, with predictions the first will come online from the mid-to-late 2030s - a timeline rubbished by some experts. Renewables would make up just over half of Australia's energy grid by 2050, with nuclear accounting for just under 40 per cent and the rest a combination of storage and gas, snippets of the plan dropped ahead of its release contend. Labor's plan is to have the grid firmed by just over 80 per cent renewable energy by 2030. This will increase to more than 90 per cent by 2050 with the rest made up of storage and gas. Nuclear energy would provide the "always-on" power to back up renewables and lead to cheaper power bills in the long run, Mr Dutton claimed. But nuclear energy does not offer a good deal for Australia, a report released just ahead of Mr Dutton unveiling his costings found, while postponing coal power station closures would heighten Australia's carbon emissions in the medium term. For the seventh straight year, the found renewable energy sources are the lowest-cost of any new-build electricity-generating technology. Nuclear energy generation would be 1.5 to two times more expensive than large-scale solar, according to the analysis by the national science agency CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator. Energy market operators would also need to establish new connection points to safely supply the national electricity grid, experts have said. The coalition's plan was modelled by Frontier Economics, which cost Labor's transition around $600 billion. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has rubbished this number, saying the government's plan would cost $122 billion, citing a forecast made by the national energy grid operator. "They're making it up as they go along," Mr Bowen told ABC TV of the coalition's costings on Friday. Mr Bowen said preliminary reports of the coalition's plan ahead of Friday's full announcement that nuclear would need fewer transmission lines - therefore bringing down the estimated cost - was incorrect. "I'm not sure how they'll get the nuclear power into the grid, maybe by carrier pigeon if they're going to assert if somehow you'll need less transmission," he said. "They have had to make some very heroic assumptions here and they have had to really stretch the truth to try to get some very dodgy figures." Keeping coal-fired power plants open beyond their lifespan was a threat to energy reliability, with outages and breakdowns happening on a daily basis, Mr Bowen said. "It's a recipe for blackouts to keep ageing coal-fired power stations in the grid for longer," he said. The coalition is pushing for an end to Australia's nuclear ban but has faced opposition from states. Nuclear power doesn't stack up for Australian families or businesses, Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest said on Friday. "As our national science agency has shown, 'firmed' solar and wind are the cheapest new electricity options for all Australians," he said in a statement. "The cost of electricity generated on a grid dominated by firmed renewable energy in 2030 will be half what you would have to pay if it came from nuclear, CSIRO found." Mr Forrest, who is a big player in the non-fossil fuels energy market, said that without continued action on "low-cost, high-efficiency renewable energy" Australians will be left with "pricier power and crumbling coal stations". "We must never forget - Australia has the best renewable resources in the world," he added. 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Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund ( NYSEAMERICAN:ERH – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,000 shares, a growth of 130.8% from the November 30th total of 2,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund in the 2nd quarter valued at $92,000. Logan Stone Capital LLC bought a new position in Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund during the second quarter valued at about $375,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund by 157.1% during the third quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 82,320 shares of the company’s stock worth $919,000 after buying an additional 50,307 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Price Performance Shares of ERH opened at $10.72 on Friday. Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund has a 52 week low of $8.73 and a 52 week high of $11.36. Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Dividend Announcement Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by Wells Fargo Funds Management LLC. It is co-managed by Crow Point Partners, LLC and Wells Capital Management Incorporated. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Abbotsford Regional Hospital's cardiac clinic has a new piece of equipment, thanks to a donation from Pacific Open Heart Association. The cardiac scale enables medical professionals to obtain crucial metrics related to cardiac perfusion, such as stroke volume and pulse rate variability. The $2,500 donation was made through the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF). Executive director Elizabeth Harris said the enhanced technology will contribute to more accurate assessments and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes. “Together, we are creating a community where healing hearts is at the forefront of everything we do and we are thankful for the generosity of the Pacific Open Heart Association," she said. The Pacific Open Heart Association aims to bolster health-care facilities by providing essential materials that enhance patient care and comfort. For more information on how to support hospitals in the Fraser Valley, contact Lakhbir.Jassal@fraserhealth.ca or visit fvhcf.ca.Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to be distracted by his critics but to remain focused in his development plan. The former president who inaugurated 2.7 kilometre old garage-Lameco road in Osogbo, Tuesday, as part of activities marking the second year in office of Adeleke, praised Adeleke for surprising people that he is not just dancing but also performing. Obasanjo posited that Adeleke’s achievement is not only for the people of Osun alone, but for the entire Yoruba race. He said, “Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba race is in Osun State, so the development of Osun is in the interest of the entire Yoruba race. Ignore what your predecessors have failed to do. Focus on moving Osun to greater height and you will be doing good for the Yoruba people globally. “I decided to be here against all odds because of the successes Governor Adeleke achieved within two years. The governor has disappointed critics. He has shown that he is not only a good dancer but also a good performer.” Earlier, Governor Adeleke disclosed that his administration is committed to delivering on his agenda to reviving the state economy through infrastructure development. He said, “To revive the state and deliver on good governance, my administration launched out with a five-point agenda. We targeted specific areas of needs of the people which form the major components of the clearly defined agenda.The goal principally was to address the aspirations and immediate needs of our people. “Our administration has constructed over 120 kilometers of roads across the state. Several inter- state and intra-city roads completed are to be commissioned during this 16 days anniversary. Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while works are progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualization. “I have redirected our efforts and plan at the completion of Iwo-Osogbo road. We have added the dualisation of Odoori – Adeeke road inside Iwo to be executed in two phases. The first phase will reach Post -Office and Oluwo Palace while the second phase will take off from Post Office to Adeeke Junction. “For the second half of our government, I reassure all sons and daughters of Osun State that the government under my leadership will complete all ongoing projects. We will continue to address the infra and social needs of our people. We will strike a balance between hard and soft infrastructure.”The Philadelphia Eagles dominated against the Dallas Cowboys , and in the midst of one of many touchdown celebrations, wide receiver A.J. Brown made a critical mistake. Eagles third-string quarterback Tanner McKee , a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, subbed into the game for an injured Kenny Pickett (ribs), and his first full drive ended with McKee throwing his first NFL regular season touchdown pass to the Eagles No. 1 receiver on a 20-yard scoring strike. Brown got a step on Cowboys All-Pro corner DaRon Bland , and McKee threw a perfectly placed pass over Brown's outside shoulder for the touchdown. That increased the Eagles' lead to 34-7 over the Cowboys with 2:44 left in the third quarter. GO BACK TO AJ BROWN. Great throw by Tanner McKee. 📺: #DALvsPHI on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/ZeW6Syi6nF However, Brown launched the football into the Lincoln Financial Field stands even though the touchdown was the first of McKee's career. He realized his error, which is why he told Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro he would trade a signed jersey to the fan that returned McKee's first touchdown football for his quarterback. AJ Brown launched Tanner McKee's first TD ball into the stands. Big Dom had to go get it 😂 pic.twitter.com/wbCh01iI7p The fan did cooperate and tossed DiSandro the football back. Brown came back to the fan postgame to fulfill his promise of a signed jersey. Promise kept. A.J. Brown hooks up #Eagles fan Patrick with a signed game-worn Jersey for returning Tanner McKee’s first TD ball. pic.twitter.com/NuXbyn8b2j All parties involved left the game happy and with souvenirs.

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ROME (AP) — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. But Erling Haaland is on a faster pace than anyone by boosting his total to 46 goals at age 24 on Tuesday. Still, Haaland's brace wasn't enough for Manchester City in a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord that extended the Premier League champion's winless streak to six matches. Lewandowski’s early penalty kick started Barcelona off to a 3-0 win over previously unbeaten Brest to move into second place in the new single-league format. The Poland striker added goal No. 101 in second-half stoppage time. Ronaldo leads the all-time scoring list with 140 goals and Messi is next with 129. But neither Ronaldo nor Messi play in the Champions League anymore following moves to Saudi Arabia and the United States, respectively. “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. I’m in good company alongside Cristiano and Messi.” The 36-year-old Lewandowski required 125 matches to reach the century mark, two more than Messi (123) and 12 fewer than Ronaldo (137). Barcelona also got a second-half score from Dani Olmo. The top eight finishers in the standings advance directly to the round of 16 in March. Teams ranked ninth to 24th go into a knockout playoffs round in February, while the bottom 12 teams are eliminated. Haaland converted a first-half penalty to eclipse Messi as the youngest player to reach 45 goals then scored City's third after the break to raise his total to 46 goals in 44 games. Ilkay Gundogan had City's second. But then Feyenoord struck back with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko. Inter Milan beat Leipzig 1-0 with an own goal to move atop the standings with 13 points, one more than Barcelona and Liverpool, which faces Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Serie A champion is the only club that hasn't conceded a goal. Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 — the same score from the 2020 final between the two teams. PSG ended with 10 men and remained in the elimination zone. The French powerhouse has struggled in Europe after Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid. Kim Min-jae’s first-half header was enough for Bayern, especially after Ousmane Dembelé was sent off in the 56th with his second yellow. Atalanta moved within two points of the lead with a 6-1 win at Young Boys. Charles De Ketelaere scored two and assisted on three other goals for Atalanta. Also, Arsenal kept red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres quiet in a 5-1 win over Sporting Lisbon; and Germany star Florian Wirtz scored two goals and was involved in two more as Bayer Leverkusen boosted its chances of finishing in the top eight with a 5-0 rout of Salzburg. AC Milan followed up its win at Real Madrid with a 3-2 victory at last-place Slovan Bratislava in an early match. Christian Pulisic put the seven-time champion ahead midway through the first half by finishing off a counterattack. Then Rafael Leao restored the Rossoneri’s advantage after Tigran Barseghyan had equalized for Bratislava and Tammy Abraham quickly added another. Nino Marcelli scored with a long-range strike in the 88th for Bratislava, which ended with 10 men. Bratislava has lost all five of its matches. Argentina World Cup winner Julian Alvarez scored twice and Atletico Madrid routed Sparta Prague 6-0 in the other early game. Alvarez scored with a free kick 15 minutes in and Marcos Llorente added a long-range strike before the break. Alvarez finished off a counterattack early in the second half after being set up by substitute Antoine Griezmann, who then marked his 100th Champions League game by getting on the scoresheet himself. Angel Correa added a late brace for Atletico, which earned its biggest away win in Europe. Atletico beat Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round and extended its winning streak across all competitions to six matches. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City drawsReports: Bill Belichick interviews for North Carolina jobThe decision by Tesco, Musgrave and the BWG Group came after a woman who said Mr McGregor raped her won a civil claim for damages against him. Nikita Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a case at the High Court in the Irish capital. In a statement, a spokesman for Musgrave said: “Musgrave can confirm these products are no longer available to our store network.” The network includes SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak and Mace. A Tesco spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we are removing Proper No Twelve Whiskey from sale in Tesco stores and online.” A spokesperson for BWG Group said: “The products are no longer listed for distribution across our network of Spar, Eurospar, Mace, Londis and XL stores, including Appleby Westward which operates over 300 Spar stores in the south west of England.” It is understood that other retail outlets including Costcutter and Carry Out will also stop stocking products linked to Mr McGregor. He and some of his business partners sold their majority stake in the Proper Number Twelve Irish whiskey brand. He was reported to have been paid more than £103 million from the sale to Proximo Spirits in 2021. On Monday, a popular video game developer decided to pull content featuring the MMA fighter. The Irish athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series. Mr McGregor’s character featured as a target for the player-controlled assassin in the game. IO Interactive, the Danish developer and publisher of Hitman, said in a statement: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. “We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. “Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr McGregor from our storefronts starting today.” Last Friday, the High Court jury awarded damages amounting to 248,603.60 euros (around £206,000) to Ms Hand. Mr McGregor made no comment as he left court but later posted on social media that he intended to appeal against the decision.The Cardiff loanee fired a shot across goalkeeper Luke McGee and inside the bottom left corner for his sixth goal of the season. The first half was cagey, with neither side able to create much in the way of clear-cut chances. Robins defender Sam Stubbs blocked well from Luke Norris in the seventh minute and goalkeeper Joe Day collected a header from Omari Patrick five minutes later as Tranmere threatened. Day parried well from Patrick in the 14th minute before Colwill went down in the box looking for a penalty at the other end but his appeals were ignored. Colwill then fired two efforts off target and he also had the ball in the net before half-time, but the offside flag was raised. Cheltenham winger Jordan Thomas saw a shot blocked by Connor Wood early in the second half before Norris forced Day into another diving save in the 58th minute. But with the game seemingly heading for a stalemate, Colwill – the game’s outstanding player – had the final say to secure the Robins’ sixth win of the campaign.

Second time was the charm. The Columbus Blue Jackets originally were going to host a night with fans for an open Q&A with Cole Sillinger in November. But an injury caused the event to be postponed. The Q&A was rescheduled for Wednesday night at the Sonesta Hotel in downtown Columbus. It was a first of its kind event in the sense that the Blue Jackets had never done something like this before. The event was free and open to the public. Sillinger joined Blue Jackets Radio Network host Dylan Tyrer for about a 30 minutes of fun and questions about anything. After the initial few questions were answered, it was the fan’s turn to ask the questions. Sillinger answered every question thrown his way. Afterwards, he signed autographs for everyone who came and took pictures with those that wanted it. After the event was over, Sillinger stopped by to talk with the Hockey Writers about the night and its importance. The one theme that came from the night was the importance of the fans. On multiple occasions, he not only mentioned how important the fans were, but how important connecting with them is. Sillinger Reflects on the Event Usually, teams like the Blue Jackets will host autograph sessions among other events to help fans connect with the players. This Q&A was different in that anyone could come into the hotel lobby and partake. Sillinger heard the idea from the team and embraced the moment. “Todd Sharrock (Blue Jackets VP of Communications) brought it up,” Sillinger said. “We had it scheduled a different day. The day didn’t work out with everything that was going on. So it changed to today. Just the idea to be more interactful with fans and just for them to hear more personal things from you. I think when they’re watching the media, it’s always pretty generic answers or answering questions about hockey or the game. So it’s nice to talk about my family or Christmas or a holiday and just ask questions about some of the guys on the team. I think that goes a long way. And fans, you can connect with them in that way and relate with them more.” Sillinger believes nights like this are important because it does present the players in a different light than what many fans are used to seeing. Don’t be surprised to see more of these kind of events with different players in the future. “Not everyone gets to see that, and it’s important for them to build a deeper connection with you. At the end of the day, we’re all ‘just normal people.’ We have a job and our job is to play in front of 20,000 people on any given night and we’re super fortunate. We’re super lucky for that.” “At the end of the day, one of my favorite things to do is to go to the grocery store and hang out, be a kid as well. For me to just give off that perspective of myself as well. The connection grows deeper and hopefully they become bigger fans not only of myself but of the Blue Jackets in general knowing and appreciating that away from the rink, we’re just people as well.” Sign of Leadership Sillinger making himself available for something like this points to strides being made not only from a leadership perspective, but also embracing the community he plays in. The Blue Jackets have a young core. Seeing this kind of progress is an important step for him to be one of the faces of the team in future seasons. “We have a great, young core and we want to take it upon ourselves and eventually, we want to help the Blue Jackets a Cup to Columbus,” Sillinger said. “That’s the goal. If that’s not the goal, then what are we doing here? We’re very fortunate to be able to play with each other. We don’t want to keep getting these first-round picks all the time because that means this season is not going good. So there’s got to be a time where we take it upon ourselves and we feel like that time is now. It’s starting to come.” “We’re gaining more experience on the cie. We’re developing better chemistry with each other and I think it’s translating. We have more to give and more to learn and more to grow. But just recognizing the situation, for our team to have success, our young guys have to take it to the next level and we’re working towards that.” You Might Also Like Sillinger said the night went well. It was never about evaluating himself in the moment. It was an opportunity to have a fun night with fans in a different setting. “I was 100% myself and I was happy with that,” Sillinger said. It was an enjoyable night for the 25-30 people that came out to see him. Walking out of the event, I couldn’t help but notice the number of smiles from fans as they were leaving. The night meant something to them. They hope that more events like this happen in the future. Based on talking with Sillinger, it seems these kind of things could be the start of something special in Columbus for the Blue Jackets and their fans. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission.PayIDGambler is a gambling review platform focused on PayID-accepting online casinos. The platform was founded in 2022 by Alexis Collins, who has long been collaborating with various international media outlets related to the iGaming sector. Thanks to her deep knowledge in the field of finance, she knows practically everything about payment processing in online casinos and is happy to share this with others. In this article, you will earn valuable insights from Alexis about PayID use at online casinos. How to Spot a Reliable PayID-Friendly Online Casino A valid gambling license comes on top of the list of qualities that a trustworthy casino should have. 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Serena Williams teases tennis comeback as fans beg for 'one more year' Coco Gauff snubs WTA tournament despite being defending champion He added: "But I'm so glad and very thankful that he has accepted to work with me here in Australia." Djokovic also noted: "The 10 days that we spent together were terrific. I enjoyed every bit of it. He's very meticulous, he's very dedicated, so professional." He further commented on Murray's insight, saying, "He has a unique perspective on my game as one of the greatest rivals that I've had. He knows the pros and cons of my game." Djokovic concluded with confidence: "I think he's bringing a fresh look to my game and I'll be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the court. But also that champion mentality he has, I'm sure we'll match very well." Murray, who is not currently in Brisbane, has reached the finals of the Australian Open five times and retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics in August. 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As New York City prosecutors worked Thursday to bring murder charges against Luigi Mangione in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , supporters of the suspect are donating tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving law enforcement officials worried Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Several online defense funds have been created for Mangione by anonymous people, including one on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo that as of Thursday afternoon had raised over $50,000. The GiveSendGo defense fund for the 26-year-old Mangione was established by an anonymous group calling itself "The December 4th Legal Committee," apparently in reference to the day Mangione allegedly ambushed and gunned down Thompson in Midtown Manhattan as the executive walked to his company's shareholders conference at the New York Hilton hotel. "We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right to fair legal representation," the anonymous group said in a statement. The crowdfunding campaign prompted donations from more than 1,500 anonymous donors across the country, many of them leaving messages of support for Mangione, including one person who called themselves "A frustrated citizen" and thanked Mangione for "sparking the awareness and thought across this sleeping nation." The GiveSendGo fund for Mangione appeared to be briefly taken down before it was restored on Thursday. GiveSendGo did not immediately respond to ABC News' requests for comment. Other crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe have also taken down campaigns soliciting donations for Mangione's defense. "GoFundMe's Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes," the crowdfunding website said in a statement. "The fundraisers have been removed from our platform and all donors have been refunded." Amazon and Etsy have removed from their websites merchandise featuring Mangione, including T-shirts and tote bags reading "Free Luigi" and the phrase "Deny, Defend, Depose," words police said were etched in the shell casings discovered at the scene of Thompson's homicide. "Celebrating this conduct is abhorrent to me. It's deeply disturbing," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told ABC News senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky in an interview Wednesday night. "And what I would say to members of the public, people who as you described are celebrating this and maybe contemplating other action, that we will be vigilant and we will hold people accountable. We are at the ready." Prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney's office have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury as they work to try to secure an indictment against Mangione, sources told ABC News on Thursday. Mangione's attorney, Thomas Dickey of Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested Monday following a five-day manhunt, said his client is presumed innocent and will plead not guilty to any charges filed against him. Mangione is contesting extradition to New York. Asked about people contributing to Mangione defense funds that have popped up, Dickey said, "People are entitled to their opinion and, like I said, if you're an American and you believe in the American criminal justice system, you have to presume him to be innocent and none of us would want anything other than that if that were us in their shoes. So, I'm glad he had some support." But law enforcement officials have expressed concern that Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Someone this week pasted "wanted posters" outside the New York Stock Exchange naming other executives. A bulletin released Wednesday by the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, a multi-agency law enforcement intelligence-sharing network based in Philadelphia, included a photo of a banner hanging from an overpass reading, "Deny, Defend, Depose." "Many social media users have outright advocated for the continued killings of CEOs with some aiming to spread fear by posting 'hit lists,'" the bulletin, obtained by ABC News, reads. Meanwhile, New York Police Department investigators continue to build a murder case against Mangione, who is being held in Pennsylvania on charges stemming from his arrest there, including illegal possession of ghost gun and fraudulent identification. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that the three shell casings recovered at the scene of Thompson's shooting matched the gun found in Mangione possession when he was arrested. She also confirmed that Mangione's fingerprints were recovered from a water bottle and the wrapper of a granola bar found near the crime scene.Major retailers in UK and Ireland pull products associated with Conor McGregor

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