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Montana State kicker Myles Sansted has provided 'really impressive' consistency for BobcatsHere’s our boys basketball Dream Team for 2024-25, the best 10 players in Minnesota, as selected by the Star Tribune’s Ron Haggstrom: Tommy Ahneman Cretin-Derham Hall, 6-10 senior center College plan: Notre Dame Ahneman was the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Dakota last season. He averaged a double-double (20.5 points and 13.3 rebounds per game) for state champion Sheyenne. He is rated 109th in the nation by 247 Sports. Nolan Groves Orono, 6-5 senior guard College plan: Yale Outstanding shooter who can score in a variety of ways. Averaged 27 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals per game last season. Dothan Ijadimbola Totino-Grace, 6-6 junior guard College plan: undecided Ijadimbola is at his best when he is attacking the rim and taking advantage of his wingspan. He can score on multiple levels, leading to his No. 74 ranking in the nation by Rivals and No. 126 by 247Sports. Ryan Kreager Faribault, 6-10 junior center College plan: undecided Nobody has improved his stock more than Kreager over the past year. A nice midrange shooter with excellent footwork, he has climbed to 129th in the nation in 247Sports’ ranking. Jayden Moore Hopkins, 5-10 junior guard College plan: undecided A speedy guard who enjoys pushing the ball up the court quickly, he averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists last season and is ranked 116th in the nation by Rivals. Ty Schlagel Cretin-Derham Hall, 6-6 sophomore forward College plan: undecided The state’s best player in the Class of 2027 transfers to the Raiders from Eden Prairie. Schlagel is a versatile wing who can score at all three levels with deep range. Chase Thompson Alexandria, 6-8 senior forward College plan: Clemson A physical player who continually broadens his game. Ranked 94th in the nation by Rivals, he averaged 19.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while shooting 49% from the floor as a junior. Cedric Tomes East Ridge, 5-11 junior guard College plan: undecided Excels at creating his own shot off the dribble and can also penetrate the lane and dish to teammates. He averaged 20 points, four rebounds and four assists per game last season. Christian Wiggins Wayzata, 6-5 junior guard College plan: undecided The state’s best player in the talented 2026 class, he’s fluid and makes everything look effortless. The 66th-ranked player in the nation by 247Sports continues to improve at taking players off the dribble. Jalen Wilson Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 6-7 senior forward College plan: Northern Iowa Wilson will take on an even larger role for the Red Knights in his final season after averaging 18.7 points per game. He is fourth on the program’s all-time scoring list with 1,560 career points.

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Dimopoulos shines in double OT and Northern Illinois beats Fresno State 28-20 in Idaho Potato BowlWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system . The dollar represents roughly 58% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar's dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS' growing share of GDP and the alliance's intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarization. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy." At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.” “It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.” Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is "no chance" BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America.” Research shows that the U.S. dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar’s place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is “secure in the near and medium term” and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump's latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the U.S. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.BCE and More! Here’s Another Passive Income Stock to Stash in a TFSAPM looks to ‘brighter future’ at Christmas and ‘wishes for peace in Middle East’

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Mikaela Shiffrin's bid for her record-setting 100th World Cup win came to an unexpected stop in Vermont. The prominent skier crashed during a giant slalom event, despite securing the fastest first-run time. In a dramatic twist, Shiffrin lost control near the finish line, impacting the safety netting after catching an edge. She was promptly attended to and later taken to a medical facility for assessment. A resilient Shiffrin announced minor injuries and expressed gratitude for the support. However, she confirmed she would sit out the next slalom event. Meanwhile, Sara Hector clinched victory following Shiffrin's crash. (With inputs from agencies.)No. 10 Maryland holds off George Mason late, 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatensUS President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence. Here are five things to know about the waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The 80-kilometer (50-mile) interoceanic waterway is operated by the Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous public entity. The Central American nation's constitution describes the canal as an "inalienable heritage of the Panamanian nation" that is open to vessels "of all nations." The United States is its main user, accounting for 74 percent of cargo, followed by China with 21 percent. Panama's government sets the price of tolls based on canal needs and international demand. Rates depends on a vessel's cargo capacity. "The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power," Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino said Sunday as he dismissed Trump's threat. All vessels, including warships and submarines, are given a Panama Canal pilot. Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903 is linked to the canal. Following the failure of French count Ferdinand de Lesseps to open a channel through the isthmus, the United States promoted the separation of the province of Panama and signed a treaty with the nascent country that ceded land and water in perpetuity to build it. After 10 years of construction and an investment of $380 million, the canal was inaugurated on August 15, 1914 with the transit of the steamer Ancon. Some 25,000 deaths from disease and accidents were recorded during its construction. The canal "is part of our history" and "an irreversible achievement," Mulino said. Washington's establishment of a "Canal Zone" -- an enclave with its own military bases, police and justice system -- gave rise to decades of demands by Panamanians to reunify the country and take control of the waterway. In 1977, Panamanian nationalist leader Omar Torrijos and US president Jimmy Carter signed treaties that allowed the canal to be transferred to Panama on December 31, 1999. "Any attempt to reverse this historic achievement not only dishonors our struggle, but is also an insult to the memory of those who made it possible," former president Martin Torrijos, the general's son, wrote on social media. Under the treaties, supported by more than 40 countries, the canal is deemed neutral and any ship can pass through. The only conditions are that ships must comply with safety regulations and military vessels from countries at war must not pass through at the same time. Unlike Egypt's Suez Canal, the Panama Canal operates using freshwater stored in two reservoirs. A drought led to a reduction in the number of transits in 2023, but the situation has since normalized. The canal, which has a system of locks to raise and lower vessels, transformed global shipping. Crafts can travel between the two oceans in about eight hours without having to sail all the way around Cape Horn, the southern tip of the Americas. The canal allows a ship to shave 20,300 kilometers off a journey from New York to San Francisco. Five percent of world maritime trade passes through the canal, which connects more than 1,900 ports in 170 countries. By the early 21st century, it had become too small, so it was expanded between 2009 and 2016. Today, the canal can accommodate ships up to 366 meters long and 49 meters wide (1,200 feet by 161 feet) -- equivalent to almost four football pitches. It generates six percent of Panama's national economic output and since 2000 has pumped more than $28 billion into state coffers. More than 11,200 ships transited the canal in the last fiscal year carrying 423 million tons of cargo. jjr/fj/dr/mlmBBC Strictly Come Dancing fans place 'bet' over Sarah Hadland as they scream 'robbed'

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years on Thursday and quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his tenure as City manager to 11 seasons. “I have said this many times before, but I have everything a manager could ever wish for," said the 53-year-old Catalan coach, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of this season. "Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus.” Guardiola has overseen a period of unprecedented dominance since joining City in 2016. He has gone on to win six Premier League titles in seven years at the Etihad Stadium and also won the Champions League. In total, he has won 15 major trophies at the club. He has set new benchmarks, with City becoming the first team to win four-straight English league titles and the first to amass 100 points in a single season in 2018. He also led City to the treble in 2023, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in one season — matching Manchester United's achievement in 1999. “Manchester City means so much to me. This is my ninth season here. We have experienced so many amazing times together. I have a really special feeling for this football club,” Guardiola added in his statement. “That is why I am so happy to be staying for another two more seasons.” Publicly, Guardiola gave no indication about whether he would stay on even as he entered the final months of his contract. That led to speculation about potential successors, but City remained hopeful he could be convinced to sign another extension. He has already managed City for longer than any his former clubs, having spent four years at Barcelona and three at Bayern Munich. City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said he was “delighted” that Guardiola is staying. “His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of that will continue to be our players and coaching staff, the culture of our club, and the English game at large,” he said. Story continues below video “This renewal will take Pep beyond a decade of coaching Manchester City and the opportunity to continue to re-write the managerial record books.” Guardiola's new deal comes at a time when City's Premier League dominance appears to be under threat . The four-time defending champion has lost four games in succession in all competitions — the worst losing streak of Guardiola's managerial career. Guardiola is widely considered one of the greatest managers of all time, having been a serial winner at Barcelona, Bayern and City. He has won 33 major titles with those clubs, including three Champions League trophies. His decision to stay at City also comes as the club faces a slew of alleged financial breaches . Punishment could be as extreme as expulsion from the league. City faces more than 100 charges ranging over a nine-year period when it was trying to establish itself as the biggest force in English soccer. The club denies the charges and Guardiola had said in September — when a closed-door hearing was scheduled — that he welcomed the chance to clear the club’s name. A verdict is not expected until next year. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerA day after defeating Saipan in their opening game of the World Baseball Softball Confederation U-12 World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, Guam slayed a giant. On Saturday, at Jose C. Guerrero Stadium in Hagåtña, Guam defeated Australia 12-5. Throughout the six-inning game, a full game at the U-12 level, Guam’s pitchers Messiah Elm and Noah Lizama allowed only three hits, one walk and struck out five batters. While Guam’s pitching carried the youngsters to victory, Australia’s effort from the mound aided in their defeat. For Australia, six pitchers combined for 13 walks and five hits. Messiah Elm told The Guam Daily Post that Guam won because they practiced hard and had excellent teamwork. “Man, I'm so proud of them. They came a long way. Good job,” said Guam’s head coach Jarett Elm, who is also Messiah’s father. “I don't know what to say. He's come a long ways, worked hard to get where he's got to be. Proud of him,” Jarett Elm said of Messiah. Very early in the contest, Australia’s pitching woes led to several free passes and runs. In the first inning, Ezekiel Coughlin pitched four walks and didn’t finish the inning and was replaced by Luku Masuda. With bases loaded and one out, control issues plagued Masuda. After dishing up a bases-loaded walk and a wild pitch, Guam’s Messiah Elm and Alexander Fejeran scored. In the second inning, Australia answered Guam’s challenge. Whereas Australia struggled from the mound, a trio of fielding errors and a wild pitch led to Australia’s first two runs. After Brock Harding and Masuda scored, Australia tied the game 2-2. Later, in the fourth inning, a base hit from Guam’s Chad Atalig Jr. drove in Thomas Morrison II. Then, in the fifth inning, Guam had three hits. Rai Cruz opened the inning with a double, his third extra-base hit of the tournament. Atalig and Brennon Naputi both hit singles. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Australia’s last chance to add runs and try to tie the game, Lizama led Guam to victory. After giving up a single to Phillip Toye, a sharply hit line drive from Jackson Harris was snatched out of the air by first baseman Kingston San Nicolas. As Toye ran to second base, San Nicolas stepped on the bag and completed the unassisted double play. With two away, Lizama got Marcus Zucconi to ground out to Messiah Elm at shortstop, who gunned down Zucconi at first base. Standings • Guam, 2-0 • Australia, 2-1 • Saipan, 0-3

Bill Belichick interviews for UNC job, AP sources sayMontana State kicker Myles Sansted has provided 'really impressive' consistency for BobcatsOn Nov. 5, the diverse people of Pennsylvania spoke loudly, electing their national leader: Donald J. Trump. But, when it comes to the PA party leader: Republicans are denied a voice; their leader is selected instead. Do your readers even know that Pa. GOP Chairman Lawrence Tabas is not seeking reelection? And two candidates instantly entered the race – at which point, one was instantly propped up by party elites as the “anointed” one! Some “endorsed” him. Then, the media shouted it far and wide; and the next thing you know, candidate No. 2 withdrew before an election even got started. So wrong! Where are the people in this process? How many people knew Ted Christian entered the race? The people at large didn’t have a clue about this candidate, his goals/vision, his values – and make no mistake, this pivotal election will have long-reaching effects in our state! Christian is a longtime Trump adviser, a MAGA man; Greg Rothman backed DeSantis. Christian was the focus of a local alternative media source (“Harrisburg100”), and one state committee member was quoted as saying: “ I thought we were a party from the ground up, not the top down. I don’t like being dictated to.” That has stuck with me. While only the 300+ committee members can vote, many intended to vote for Christian, knowing that’s what their constituents want. These GOP state committee members represent us! Politics as usual in Pa.! The people need to rise up and reach out to Mr. Christian and ask him to re-enter the race and reach out also to their state committee members and ask the same! Heck, reach out to President Trump if you can. Pennsylvania is on the line! Caroline Machiraju Camp Hill Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Kaylene Smikle scored 16 points and made a couple key baskets down the stretch to help No. 10 Maryland hold off George Mason 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens Saturday at the Navy Classic. The Terrapins (7-0) led by just two when Smikle stole the ball and made a layup while being fouled. The free throw pushed the lead to 58-53. Then a putback by Smikle put Maryland up by seven. The Terps won despite shooting 13 of 26 on free throws. George Mason (6-1) trailed by 10 at halftime before outscoring Maryland 18-7 in the third quarter. The Patriots’ final lead was 49-48 in the fourth after a jumper by Kennedy Harris. Harris led George Mason with 26 points. Maryland is off to its best start since winning its first 12 games in 2018-19. Takeaways George Mason: The Patriots have lost all nine meetings with Maryland, but it’s been more competitive of late. The Terps won 86-77 last year, and this game was more competitive than the final score suggested. Maryland: After a down season by their standards, the Terps are off to a nice start, but the free-throw problems in this game nearly cost them. RELATED COVERAGE JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65 No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36 Watkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational Key moment With the score 55-53, George Mason had a chance to tie, but the Patriots never really recovered after Smikle swiped the ball from Harris and went the other way for a three-point play with 3:08 remaining. Key stats Although Maryland was awful at the line, at least the Terps got there. George Mason was only 3 of 8 from the stripe, and the Terps held the Patriots to 32% shooting from the field. Up next George Mason faces Navy in this event Sunday. Maryland takes on Toledo. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballHouse rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics reportMen’s basketball: CU Buffs ready for Events Center return of CSU’s Nique Clifford