Sterling Vosconcellos [Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] Lautoka’s rising star, Sterling Vosconcellos, has been nominated for the Ezy Kool Young Footballer of the Year (Male) award at the upcoming Extra Supermarket Fiji FA Awards. The 19-year-old defender has delivered a stellar year, consistently performing for both club and country. Vosconcellos captained the Fiji U19 team in the OFC U19 Championship in Samoa and represented Fiji in the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina. The Lautoka defender made his debut for the Blues in 2022 at just 17 years old and has quickly become a key figure for the team. He shares the nomination with Penisoni Tirau from Ba and Rewa’s Delon Shankar. Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf shared that this category in particular is a tough one as all three candidates have been exceptional. The Fiji FA Awards will take place today at Crowne Plaza, Nadi, at 6.45pm and you can watch it live on FBC SPORTS, where the football fraternity will celebrate the achievements of the nation’s top talents.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials on Monday requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec. 3 amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant from the Seoul Western District Court. They plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Yoon has dodged several requests by the joint investigation team and public prosecutors to appear for questioning and has also blocked searches of his offices. It’s not clear whether the court will grant the warrant or whether Yoon can be compelled to appear for questioning. Under the country’s laws, locations potentially linked to military secrets cannot be seized or searched without the consent of the person in charge, and it’s unlikely that Yoon will voluntarily leave his residence if he faces detainment. Yoon’s presidential powers were suspended after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec. 14 over his imposition of martial law that lasted only hours but has triggered weeks of political turmoil, halted high-level diplomacy and rattled financial markets. Yoon’s fate now lies with the Constitutional Court, which has begun deliberations on whether to uphold the impeachment and formally remove Yoon from office or reinstate him. Yoon has defended the martial law decree as a necessary act of governance, describing it as a warning against the liberal opposition Democratic Party, which has been bogging down his agenda with its majority in the parliament. Parliament voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Yoon’s powers were suspended, over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of Yoon’s case. The country’s new interim leader is Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, who is also finance minister.The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Others said they weren’t so sure. Certification proceeded normally this year in part because Donald Trump won the presidential race, quieting his supporters after he had spent the campaign making unsubstantiated claims that he could lose only through widespread cheating . The statewide certification votes Tuesday in Nevada and New Mexico follow a vote Monday to certify the results in Arizona. In all three states, the certification process was tumultuous during the 2022 midterms when Democrats won most statewide offices. Those controversies followed attempts by Trump and his allies to halt or challenge certification in Michigan, Georgia and other battleground states in 2020, disrupting what until then had been a routine administrative process. This year, some who have been the most vocal in questioning the integrity of elections have instead been celebrating Trump’s victory. “The results are being accepted in the manner that they are, in part, because those who have been eroding trust or casting doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections have a result they feel good about,” said David Levine, a former local election official in Idaho who now advises on election administration issues. “Hopefully we can get back to a place where Americans can feel confident in the results even if it’s one they disagree with.” More election coverage Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office Voters will choose judges for Mississippi’s top courts in runoff elections On Tuesday, Nevada and New Mexico certified their statewide results with little discussion. During Monday’s certification in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflected on the lack of controversy this year. What to know about Trump’s second term: Staffing the administration: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far. Plus, a look at recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet. Follow all of our coverage as Donald Trump assembles his second administration. “I think the age of election denialism, for all intents and purposes, is dead,” he said. Sitting next to Fontes, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, a fellow Democrat, said she was more skeptical. Her Republican opponent in 2022 spent two years challenging his loss . “Do I think election denialism is dead? No, I don’t,” she said. “We’ll see over the next couple of election cycles what happens, but I don’t think we’re there yet.” Public confidence in elections has dropped since Trump challenged his loss in 2020 and made false claims of widespread fraud, particularly among Republicans . Some Republicans began targeting the certification process, when local and state boards certify the results after local election officials provide them with the final tally of votes. A firestorm erupted in Georgia over the summer when the state election board, with a new pro-Trump majority, attempted to politicize the certification process with changes later blocked by the courts. While certification battles did not surface after the Nov. 5 election , a vocal segment within the Republican Party remains deeply skeptical of election processes, particularly of the availability of mail ballots and the use of ballot scanners to tally votes. During a forum Monday on the social platform X led by the group Cause of America, the group’s director expressed doubt about voting equipment. Shawn Smith, who also is a retired Air Force colonel, argued the certification process suppresses legitimate concerns and goes against “the sovereignty of the people.” Although not as widespread as four years ago, this sentiment did surface sporadically at the local level this month. In Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Reno and voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris, the vote to certify the results was 3-1 with one abstention. Commissioner Jeanne Herman has consistently voted against certification and did not make a public comment about her vote this year. Commissioner Mike Clark, a staunch Trump supporter who had also previously voted against certification, said he would abstain and left before the vote. “I am not an election denier and clearly the person I wanted to win, won this state,” Clark said before leaving the meeting. “However, that does not mean that all the protocols were followed and that we can truly certify the election.” Such skepticism, whether in Nevada or elsewhere, leaves the door open to certification disputes during future elections. The questioning of election results isn’t limited to Republicans. Even though Harris quickly conceded after losing all seven presidential battleground states , online posts among her supporters continue to raise concerns about her loss. One Reddit community that has amassed 23,000 members features a steady drumbeat of Democrats scrutinizing a result they can’t believe is real. Some posting in the group have issued calls to contact Harris and her running mate to ask them to demand a recount or otherwise object to the outcome. Among the battlegrounds, Michigan was among those where Trump and his allies pressed to halt certification of the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden amid false claims of fraud and manipulation. Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers who initially opposed certification eventually relented. The state board of canvassers eventually voted to certify, even after one Republican member abstained. This year, the state board voted unanimously on Nov. 22 in favor of certifying and praised the state’s election workers. In Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified his state’s results on Nov. 22. Four years ago, the Republican state official was facing immense pressure from Trump and his allies to investigate their unsubstantiated claims of fraud. Also certifying results Tuesday, and doing so unanimously, was the state Board of Elections in North Carolina. It was the only presidential battleground state won by Trump in 2020 — and the only one where he and his allies didn’t make claims of fraud. ___ Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ken Ritter in Las Vegas, Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada, and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report.
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The two seasons of Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets have been a resounding failure. In 2023, it wasn’t his fault as he got injured in the fourth play of the first game, but this 2024, the veteran quarterback, who will turn 41 in a few days, has shown a very poor level to the point that his continuity as a starter for the rest of the season is in doubt. PUBLICIDAD The Jets have a disappointing record of 3-8 and are virtually eliminated from the playoffs, where they were hoping to qualify for the first time in 14 years under Rodgers' leadership. This crisis has already cost head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas their jobs. PUBLICIDAD Over the weekend, the New York team had time off, so it was speculated that this would be the right moment for a change, an amplified version upon learning that Rodgers " has resisted undergoing exams, as he does not want to reveal the severity of his injuries for fear of having to leave the field ," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. But this Monday, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed that A-Rod will be the starter next Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Does Aaron Rodgers want to stay with the Jets? With question marks about who will be the next general manager and the next coach, more contradictory versions about owner Woody Johnson's relationship with Rodgers, everything seems to indicate that the veteran quarterback who managed to win a Super Bowl with the Packers in the 2010 season has his days numbered with the Jets. This Tuesday, Rodgers made his weekly appearance on ESPN's "Pat McAfee Show" and surprised many with his statements by saying that the Jets are at the top of his list in case he continues playing: "I don't even know if I want to play yet, but New York would be my first choice." In any case, he clarified that " when you approach 41, obviously you are at the end of your career, so obviously, if it's New York, they have to want me here, and then the new general manager, the new staff, everyone has to want me... and then, at the physical level, I have to see how I feel and if I want to return to the routine . Aaron Rodgers also referred to his relationship with the Jets medical staff by saying, "Regarding the scan, I've been doing this for 20 years and I know my body better than anyone. Secondly, I have an excellent relationship with the doctors and we had many great conversations where they diagnosed what was happening to me and I told them how I felt, and we discussed the possibilities of playing and rehabilitating." Can the 49ers still save the season? QB Brock Purdy missed the first game of his career due to injury and the 49ers fell 38-10 to the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara. As a result, the San Francisco team is now in last place in the NFC West Division, a position that was unthinkable for one of the top contenders to win the NFC this season. But injuries have been devastating for the 49ers: RB Christian McCaffrey (best offensive player of 2023) just made his debut two weeks ago; WR Brandon Aiyuk is out for the entire season; WR Deebo Samuel missed a game; tight end George Kittle missed two games, and defensive end Nick Bosa also didn't play against the Packers. The good thing for San Francisco is that with a record of 5-6, nothing is lost, since the division leaders, the Seattle Seahawks, have a record of 6-5. The bad news for the 49ers is that Purdy, although he has returned to training, has not yet fully recovered from his right shoulder injury and could also miss the very tough game against the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday night . John maintained a perfect record in the “Harbaugh Bowl” Jim and John Harbaugh faced each other on Monday Night Football for the third time in their NFL coaching careers. The other duels were victories for John: in 2011 and in Super Bowl LVII, on both occasions the Ravens over the 49ers. John is still in charge of the Baltimore team, while Jim returned to the league with the Chargers after long seasons with Michigan, including a national title , at the college level. 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