casino game keno LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world," GM President Mark Reuss said. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM's engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level." The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti's IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports' NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing's sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. "We're excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1," Towriss said. "Together, we're assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world." Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team," Michael Andretti posted on social media. "I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night's race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti's dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years, and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA. The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they've already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti's application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1's current grid. "General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," Ben Sulayem said Monday. "I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application." Despite the FIA's acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn't interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. "Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024," F1 said in a statement. "Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process." Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. "With Formula 1's continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport," Maffei said. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1." Get local news delivered to your inbox!Consumers wonder how Trump's tariff proposal could impact Massachusetts

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Two of the globe’s largest chip manufacturers will clash in court this week due to a disagreement over intellectual property . What Happened : Arm Holdings plc 's ARM legal spat with Qualcomm Inc. QCOM commenced Monday, Dec. 16, before a federal jury in Delaware, Bloomberg reported . Recall Qualcomm's $1.4 billion acquisition of NUVIA , a chip startup, in 2021. Just two years earlier, Arm granted licenses to NUVIA — assets Qualcomm eventually inherited. Arm, headquartered in the U.K. and majority-owned by SoftBank Group, claims the Nuvia deal requires renegotiation. It also wants Qualcomm to destroy certain chip designs it received once the deal closed. Qualcomm, in court documents, insists it has its own license agreements with Arm. “Qualcomm has licensed and paid for the same intellectual property that NUVIA licensed under its own separate agreements with ARM,” the statement reads . As per Benzinga Pro , chip ETFs closed in the green Monday: VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH was up 0.56% Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF SOXQ was up 0.49% Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ET SEMI was up 2.75% Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF SOXL was up 5.88% Why It Matters : The case — Arm v. Qualcomm, 22-cv-01146, US District Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington) — will likely see both CEOs, Arm’s Rene Haas and Qualcomm’s Cristiano Amon , take the stand. This isn't the first time an M&A agreement involving these companies sparked legal challenges. Back in 2020, Nvidia attempted to buy Arm for $40 billion, which threw San Diego-based Qualcomm and other tech companies into a panic. Regulators sank the deal in 2022 when the Federal Trade Commission sued Nvidia to block the merger. Arm also faced substantial regulatory pressure from British authorities. Fast-forward to today, and Arm is now trying to flex its muscles by pulling Qualcomm's license — worth an estimated $1.5 billion. And Qualcomm is not known to give up easily. Recall its past licensing tussle with Apple , settled in April 2019. What’s Next : Analysts predict the companies will eventually settle, probably with Qualcomm paying more to access Arm's tech. The proceedings are anticipated to conclude by Friday, Dec. 20. It’s worth noting that the chips in question power most mainstream devices, and the legal dispute could have wide-ranging repercussions on the tech industry. Now Read: Snowflake AI Revolution Gains Traction, Stock Forms Golden Cross Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Kropz plc ( LON:KRPZ – Get Free Report ) shares dropped 15.4% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 1.10 ($0.01) and last traded at GBX 1.10 ($0.01). Approximately 75,000 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 41% from the average daily volume of 127,356 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1.30 ($0.02). Kropz Trading Down 15.4 % The company’s fifty day simple moving average is GBX 1.29 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 1.49. The firm has a market capitalization of £10.16 million, a PE ratio of -75.00 and a beta of -0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 682.23, a current ratio of 0.12 and a quick ratio of 0.15. Kropz Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Kropz is an emerging plant nutrient producer with an advanced stage phosphate mining project in South Africa and a phosphate project in the Republic of Congo (‘RoC’). The vision of the Kropz Group is to become a leading independent phosphate rock producer and to develop into an integrated, mine-to-market plant nutrient company focusing on sub-Saharan Africa. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Kropz Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kropz and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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I don’t personally feel that we can sort of sit back and assume that all of those in our respective countries necessarily accept all of our arguments unless we make them in that positive way, which I do think the argument can and should and must be made. “But the challenge that you put to us is the right challenge, which is it’s very difficult when finances are tight, as they are in all of our countries.” On Tuesday morning the Prime Minister will meet Taavi Madiberk, the founder of Estonian tech start-up manufacturing low-cost air defence missiles, Frankenburg Technologies, which is planning to open a new office in London Specialising in the manufacture of the missiles, the rapidly growing company already collaborates closely with the UK defence industry, sourcing a significant portion of its subsystems locally, including from propulsion specialists Roxel in Worcestershire. 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In a post on Telegram on Saturday, the club’s management didn't directly reference an incident with law enforcement, but wrote, “Friends, we’re so sorry that what happened, happened. They didn’t find anything forbidden. We live in such times, but life must go on.” Police also detained the head of the “Men Travel” tour agency on Saturday under anti-LGBT laws, Tass reported. The news agency said that the 48-year-old was suspected of preparing a trip for “the supporters of nontraditional sexual values” to visit Egypt over Russia’s New Year's holidays. The raids mirror the concerns of Russian activists who warned that Moscow’s designation of the “LGBTQ+ movement” as “extremist” — despite it not being an official entity — could see Russian authorities crack down at will on groups or individuals. Other recent laws have also served to put pressure on those that the Russian government believes aren't in line with the country’s “traditional values.” On Nov. 23, Putin signed into law a bill banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender-affirming care is legal. The Kremlin leader also approved legislation that outlaws the spread of material that encourages people not to have children .Donald Trump has moved on from Matt Gaetz and picked a new contender to endorse for his spot in Congress: Jimmy Patronis, the CFO of Florida. Trump wrote on Truth Social “RUN, JIMMY, RUN!” and endorsed him, despite no official announcement from Patronis. Patronis has said that he was “strongly considering” going for the role of Florida Congressional District 1 in an X post on Nov. 19. “We’ve got an historic opportunity to fight the swamp, end lawfare and return power back into the hands of Americans,” the Republican wrote. 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Trump also seems to have exhausted his Democratic rivals: pic.twitter.com/2dGCT6h5po Department store behemoth Macy’s has suffered an embarrassing faux pas after it was revealed that an accounting employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses in a years-long scheme. The employee, who has not been named, has been given the boot but Macy’s has been forced to delay its quarterly results after stumbling across the matter that stems back to 2021, the Wall Street Journal reported . However, mystery surrounds the strange saga because the ex-worker didn’t actually pocket the funds, and Macy’s won’t say how they were busted. “While Macy’s cannot control the actions of every employee, it is worrying that these are intentional accounting errors that go back to 2021,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of research firm GlobalData. Saunders added that it “also raises the question as to the competence of the company’s auditors.” The company’s auditor, KPMG, has refused to comment. Elon Musk had some relatable thoughts on the new “department” of government efficiency he’s been tasked to head with Vivek Ramaswamy . “I still can’t believe DOGE is real,” he wrote on his social media platform X on Sunday night, followed by that emoji where the face is crying from laughter. After Musk powered Donald Trump ’s return to the White House, pouring an estimated $200 million into his campaign, the president-elect announced he and Ramaswamy would lead an outside advisory panel aiming to slash $2 trillion in government spending—a plan that even conservative economists have called a “fantasy.” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Fla.) will lead a new House Oversight Committee working with the DOGE panel—an appointment that some of Taylor Greene’s fellow lawmakers have likened to a punishment, not a reward—and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is forming a DOGE Senate Caucus. 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Images obtained by TMZ reportedly capture the moments before Liam was forcefully put into his room. Minutes later, he fell from the balcony. According to a 911 transcript obtained by the site, a hotel employee told a 911 operator: “I don’t know whether his life may be in danger. He is in a room with a balcony, and, well, we’re a little afraid...” The autopsy indicated he died from “multiple trauma.” Barron Trump is back at Mar-a-Lago for Thanksgiving and was spotted dining with his mom and dad–Melania and Donald Trump–at the Florida club on Saturday night. The footage was posted by influencer Karina Safarova Rudeva, who was described in a 2019 L’Officiel Singapore profile as a “Russian fashionista” and “high network entrepreneur.” Rudeva posted a number of videos to her Instagram story showing the trio eat and converse among other club members. Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs, was also in attendance. Melania can be seen wearing an all-white ensemble, while Barron and his father wore a suit and tie. Barron, 18, is a freshman at New York University’s Stern School of Business. According to the Daily Mail , Barron will return to classes after Thanksgiving break but will return to Florida for the holidays at the end of semester on Dec. 12. Video of Melania Trump having dinner last night at Mar-a-Lago with President Trump, Barron Trump, and her father Viktor Knavs pic.twitter.com/iTMRzQXziwMan, 31, charged with double murder of husband and wife

Hugh Marks will take the reins of the ABC after the former Nine Entertainment chief executive won a global search for the top media role. or signup to continue reading Mr Marks, whose six-year stint at Nine included the broadcaster's merger with the publisher of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, was well-qualified to lead the ABC's editorial and creative production teams, chair Kim Williams said on Tuesday. "Hugh is a highly successful media executive, with more than 30 years' experience in Australia and internationally in content production, programming, and distribution, working across all platforms from television, radio, and online publishing and with extensive news experience," Mr Williams said in a statement. "This breadth of experience is rare and will be critical to the ABC as we look to further strengthen our reach and engagement with the Australian community." His appointment to managing director will not be without controversy after a recent report exposed a toxic culture within Nine's television newsrooms. An internal report in October found nearly half of the commercial media giant's employees had experienced bullying, discrimination or harassment in the past five years, with one quarter experiencing sexual harassment. Mr Marks led Nine from 2015 to 2021, leaving after it was reported he was in a relationship with a senior executive. In the years since, he has been at Dreamchaser, a contemporary Australian film and TV production studio he co-founded and co-led. His five-year term at the ABC begins in March. He replaces David Anderson, who announced his departure in August. "I look forward to working with everyone at the ABC as it continues to host and guide discussion on the issues of importance to Australia and lead in the delivery of quality, truthful and engaging news, and premium content," Mr Marks said. "The ABC is an iconic and formidable media organisation. "No other institution has the reach and impact of the ABC, and it is a privilege to lead the ABC workforce as we confront the many technology and programming opportunities before us." The appointment came as the federal government pledged to legislate five-year funding terms for the ABC and SBS to ensure stability at the national broadcasters. That promise coincided with ABC getting another $83.1 million for the 2027 and 2028 financial years and $43 million in the years following. "The national broadcasters are important cultural institutions and pillars of our democracy, providing world-class news and entertainment in accordance with their statutory charters, for the benefit of all Australians," Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

( MENAFN - Gulf Times) Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), in partnership with the Doha film Institute (DFI), has announced the screening of the documentary Ode to Our Land, a tribute to His Highness the Father Amir sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani's visionary leadership in building a modern, prosperous nation. The documentary, directed by Amal al-Muftah and Rawda al-Thani, will be screened at Barahat Msheireb on Qatar National Day (QND), December 18, at 3pm. The film highlights His Highness' commitment to transforming Qatar into a modern, thriving nation, ensuring the prosperity of all its people while advancing Qatar's role in the Arab world. The film screening is part of a broader series of events organised by MDD to mark QND and offer diverse programming during the winter months. This includes a range of family-friendly activities, performances, and competitions to engage guests of all ages. Starting at 4pm on December 18, activities will take place in Sahat Al Nakheel, where visitors can enjoy traditional Qatari performances such as the Ardha (sword dance), arts and crafts workshops, and more. Baraha Cinema, an open-air cinema, will screen films from December 18-January 4, 2025, offering family-friendly movie nights in partnership with Novo Cinema. Additionally, the live screening of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 final will take place at Barahat Msheireb on December 18. From December 21-January 3, the live screening of Gulf Cup 2024 matches will also be held at Barahat Msheireb. MDD is also hosting a variety of activities as part of its winter season programming, which runs through February 2025. The Mal Awal exhibition, showcasing the history of video games from the perspective of local collectors, will be on display at Sahat Al Nakheel Msheireb until April 10, 2025. The Winter Experience at The Company House Courtyard will run from January 2-31, turning the space into a luxurious winter destination with cozy cabanas and fire pits. MDD will host the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference on January 15, bringing together industry leaders to discuss how emerging technologies can drive economic growth and regional co-operation. From January 23-February 1, 2025, Sahat Al Nakheel at MDD will come alive with Candy Zone, with towering sweet-themed structures, colourful installations, and the Candy Land experience. On January 30-31, 2025, Barahat Msheireb will host Downtown Tech, showcasing the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and autonomous vehicles. The event will bring together innovators, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders to explore how these technologies are shaping the future. MDD will celebrate Qatar National Sport Day on February 11, featuring interactive sports stations and activations. Cultural enthusiasts can look forward to the Orchestra in Barahat Msheireb performances, in partnership with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, on February 14-15 and 18-19. A series of Ramadan Iftar and Suhoor events is also planned offering exquisite dining and live entertainment. MENAFN16122024000067011011ID1109000085 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.No. 17 TCU women beat South Florida 87-46 in Cayman Islands Classic to move to 8-0None

Advisors Asset Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Samsara Inc. ( NYSE:IOT – Free Report ) by 7.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,936 shares of the company’s stock after selling 241 shares during the quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Samsara were worth $141,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its stake in Samsara by 3.5% during the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 9,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $433,000 after acquiring an additional 304 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in shares of Samsara by 69.1% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,023 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 418 shares in the last quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its holdings in shares of Samsara by 104.0% in the second quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 961 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 490 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Samsara by 6.8% in the first quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 7,805 shares of the company’s stock worth $295,000 after buying an additional 497 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its stake in Samsara by 2.3% during the third quarter. Capstone Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 26,660 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,283,000 after buying an additional 610 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.39% of the company’s stock. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Samsara news, CEO Sanjit Biswas sold 93,107 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.92, for a total value of $3,716,831.44. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 76,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,065,856. This represents a 54.80 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, insider John Bicket sold 75,600 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.89, for a total value of $4,225,284.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 400,020 shares in the company, valued at $22,357,117.80. The trade was a 15.90 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 1,809,695 shares of company stock worth $85,445,322 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 60.04% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets View Our Latest Report on IOT Samsara Stock Performance Shares of IOT stock opened at $53.49 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $49.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $41.94. Samsara Inc. has a 52-week low of $26.86 and a 52-week high of $57.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.76 billion, a P/E ratio of -111.44 and a beta of 1.52. Samsara ( NYSE:IOT – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, September 5th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $300.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $289.53 million. Samsara had a negative return on equity of 20.39% and a negative net margin of 24.19%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.11) earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Samsara Inc. will post -0.34 EPS for the current year. Samsara Profile ( Free Report ) Samsara Inc provides solutions that connects physical operations data to its connected operations cloud in the United States and internationally. The company's Connected Operations Cloud includes Data Platform, which ingests, aggregates, and enriches data from its IoT devices and has embedded capabilities for AI, workflows and analytics, alerts, API connections, and data security and privacy. 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Novak Djokovic breaks his silence on tennis doping scandals - and reveals what he really thinks of Nick Kyrgios's tough stance Djokovic slams governing bodies for lack of transparency Tennis rocked by anti-doping controversies this year By ED CARRUTHERS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:51 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Novak Djokovic has unloaded on tennis's governing bodies for their lack of transparency over the doping cases that have rocked the sport this year - echoing the stance of his former rival turned friend Nick Kyrgios . Specifically, the 24-time Grand Slam champion claimed that tennis players had been 'kept in the dark' in relation to Jannik Sinner 's case. The Italian had been found to have failed two doping tests in March, but had been found not to be at fault. Despite that, Sinner, 23, still faces the threat of a possible suspension, with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) set to appeal the International Tennis Integrity Agencies' (ITIA) decision that this year's Australian Open winner bore 'no fault or negligence' in relation to his positive tests for clostebol. Fellow Grand Slam winner, Iga Swiatek has also served a one-month ban for testing positive for a banned substance in August, while Aussie star Max Purcell accepted a suspension last week, after he admitted to breaching doping rules. Kyrgios has been outspoken on the situation for some time, claiming that the recent issues gave off a 'disgusting' look for tennis . Novak Djokovic has echoed Nick Kyrgios's comments condemning tennis's governing bodes over the doping scandals that have hit the sport recently A furious Kyrgios has been outspoken about Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's alleged breaches of doping rules Sinner (pictured) allegedly failed two doping tests back in March but was cleared by the ITIA. WADA are now appealing that decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport 'I just think that it's been handled horrifically in our sport,' Kyrgios, 29, said. 'Two world number ones is disgusting for our sport. 'It's a horrible look.' Djokovic and Kyrgios are set to partner up for the men's doubles at this year's Brisbane International, with their first match coming on Monday night at the Pat Rafter Arena against Alexander Erler and Andrewa Mies. But on Sunday, Djokovic provided his thoughts on the doping scandals that have rocked tennis and sided with Kyrgios. 'It's not a good image, not a good look for our sport,' he told Sky Sports. 'I believe that in the last 20-plus years that I've been playing on the professional tour that we've been one of the cleanest sports. 'I'm just questioning the way the system works really and why certain players are not treated the same as the other players. The issue is the inconsistency, the transparency.' Djokovic has blasted the lack of transparency on doping, particularly around the Sinner case Kyrgios, meanwhile, took to social media to back Djokovic's claims, writing: 'Goat has spoken' Kyrgios had previously slammed the decision not to suspend Sinner as 'ridiculous'. His comments have ignited a fiery feud with the men's World No 1, with Kyrgios claiming that he felt 'people were trying to sweep Sinner's situation under the rug.' Djokovic, meanwhile, said: 'We've been kept in the dark with Jannik's case. I'm not questioning whether he took the banned substance intentionally or not. 'I believe in the clean sport, I believe the player will do everything possible to be playing fair and I've known Jannik since he was very young - he doesn't strike me as somebody that would do such a thing. 'But I've been really frustrated, as most of the players (have), to see that we've been kept in the dark for five months.' The 10-time Australian Open champion's comments were subsequently backed by Kyrgios on social media, with the Aussie star taking to X to back Djokovic on Sunday night. He wrote 'Goat has spoken' in response to a post that had detailed Djokovic's comments on doping in tennis. Kyrgios, meanwhile, is set to make his long-awaited return to the court on Monday, with the Australian having only played once competitively in the past two years. Djokovic and Kyrgios will partner up this week in the men's doubles at the Brisbane International Read More Novak Djokovic opens up on 'strange' experience of working with new coach Andy Murray The 29-year-old had feared he'd never play again after having undergone wrist reconstruction surgery this year. Prior to that, he had also overcome knee and ankle ligament issues that had derailed his 2023 season. 'Even to get back on the court from the surgery I had was a miracle, to be honest,' Kyrgios said. Kyrgios is preparing to play at this summer's Australian Open, claiming that he is taking one step at a time to get back to full fitness. 'I just take it day by day, doing everything I can to get back out on the court and have some success.' He also spoke out on how he and Djokovic came to the revelation that they should partner up for the Brisbane International this week. 'We spoke earlier, at Wimbledon, about playing together when he is back on tour,' Kyrgios told reporters. 'Now we have the first chance right away in the first week of the season, should be fun.' Kyrgios, who won the Australian Open men's doubles event in 2022 alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, who has pulled out of this week's tournament. On Tuesday, Kyrgios will take on Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first singles match back from injury in the opening round of the men's singles at The Queensland Tennis Centre. Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic Nick Kyrgios Share or comment on this article: Novak Djokovic breaks his silence on tennis doping scandals - and reveals what he really thinks of Nick Kyrgios's tough stance e-mail Add commentActivating Your Credit Card? Don’t Skip the Mobile Wallet Step

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tanner McKee’s first career NFL touchdown pass was thrown to a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Patrick. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tanner McKee’s first career NFL touchdown pass was thrown to a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Patrick. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tanner McKee’s first career NFL touchdown pass was thrown to a Philadelphia Eagles fan named Patrick. OK, McKee actually threw the 20-yard TD to Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J Brown, who — in a momentary lapse of reason — chucked the souvenir football into the Lincoln Financial field stands. Uh-oh. “I felt so bad,” Brown said, “because I threw it so far.” McKee, a sixth-round pick out of Stanford in 2023, is a career third-string QB who had never played a regular-season snap until he was pressed into emergency duty Sunday against Dallas. Jalen Hurts did not start because of a concussion and Kenny Pickett — who ran and threw for a TD in the Eagles’ 41-7 win — was knocked of the game with injured ribs. That opened the door for the 24-year-old McKee to play in a game in which the Eagles clinched the NFC East. He did his part — including the 20-yard strike in the third that made it 34-7. The celebration was temporarily muted when he realized his ball — a milestone keepsake for any player — was somewhere in the stands. Little did McKee know the ball was coming back to him. Eagles fans kicked off a bit of a relay with the ball once they realized its significance to McKee. The fan who caught the ball was promised a jersey from Brown. He sent the ball to one fan, who passed it to Eagles security chief “Big” Dom DiSandro to hand to another Eagles employee to Brown and finally to McKee. Souvenir secured. “I appreciate whoever gave the ball back,” McKee said. “(Brown) was like, ‘I’m sorry, bro. I got the ball back.’ So, yeah, it was good. He made a great play, and obviously a great catch.” It was Brown’s throw that needed work. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Brown stripped off and signed his game jersey and handed it to a fan named Patrick as a thank-you for returning the football — all while fans chanted “E-A-G-L-E-S!” around him. “We’ve got great fans here,” Brown said. McKee needed more room on the trophy shelf — he threw a second TD pass in the fourth quarter. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Advertisement AdvertisementLAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world," GM President Mark Reuss said. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM's engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level." The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti's IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports' NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing's sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. "We're excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1," Towriss said. "Together, we're assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world." Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team," Michael Andretti posted on social media. "I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night's race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti's dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years, and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA. The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they've already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti's application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1's current grid. "General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," Ben Sulayem said Monday. "I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application." Despite the FIA's acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn't interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. "Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024," F1 said in a statement. "Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process." Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. "With Formula 1's continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport," Maffei said. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1." Get local news delivered to your inbox!Ex-Nine chief Hugh Marks appointed new ABC boss