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. 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
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Zahir Abdus-Salaam ran for a touchdown and caught another as Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 26-18 on Saturday to become bowl eligible, snapping a three-game losing streak. Abdus-Salaam scored on a 22-yard run for a 23-8 lead in the third quarter and he celebrated by jumping into a snowbank bordering the end zone. The Broncos (6-6, 5-3 Mid-American Conference) blocked a punt for safety that started a run of 16 points in under four minutes. Abdus-Salaam scored on a 31-yard screen pass then Joey Pope recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff to set up Jalen Buckley's 15-yard TD run with 19 seconds before the half ended. Eastern Michigan's Delmert Mimms II scored two third-quarter touchdowns. The teams exchanged field goals for the only fourth-quarter scoring. The Eagles got the ball back with 2:18 remaining but on their first play Bilhal Kone intercepted a tipped pass. Eastern Michigan (5-7, 2-6) lost its last five games. Abdus-Salaam rushed for 135 yards and Buckley 103 on 19 carries apiece. Hayden Wolff threw for 126 yards and a score. Abdus-Salaam had 40 yards receiving. Mimms rushed for 127 yards on 18 carries. Cole Snyder was only 7 of 22 for 91 yards passing. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
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Trump has been blasting away on Truth Social. First off, Trudeau flew down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with him and they're smiling in the picture. The tweet (or whatever you call it) is mostly upbeat. Separately, Trump went on a rant about BRICS countries and not using the dollar. This is a canard, Trump will be long dead (and so will I) before BRICS countries have any kind of institutions in place to launch a collective currency. Yes, they'll probably add to gold reserves and do more bi-lateral trade but these things move at a glacial pace. That said, his line of thinking here doesn't exactly jive with an effort to weaken the dollar, which is a risk I'm mulling . Still, this is sound and fury, signifying nothing. Here's how CFR senior fellow Brad Setzer sums it up:( MENAFN - PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global live music market size is estimated to grow by USD 35.56 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.38% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The ticketing segment is a pivotal part of the global live music market, facilitating fan access to live music events through ticket sales and distribution. Online ticketing platforms, such as Ticketmaster and StubHub, have become popular due to their user-friendly interfaces and secure payment gateways. Mobile ticketing, featuring digital tickets accessible on smartphones, enhances the ticketing experience and reduces the risk of counterfeit tickets. Secondary ticketing platforms, like Viagogo and SeatGeek, offer fans an alternative to secure tickets for sold-out events. Data analytics and personalized marketing strategies are emerging trends, enabling ticketing companies to provide customized recommendations and targeted campaigns. These advancements are anticipated to boost the growth of the ticketing segment in the live music market. Analyst Review Live music concerts continue to captivate audiences worldwide, bringing people together through the power of music. Mobile apps have revolutionized the industry, allowing fans to access tickets, merchandise, and real-time updates on their favorite artists. From Blues to Pop, Rock, Metal, Electronica, and beyond, music events cater to diverse customer preferences. Emerging trends include the integration of technology, such as holograms and virtual online platforms, into live performances. Local special circumstances and macroeconomic factors can impact the livelihood of musicians, influencing tours and festivals. Social interaction and the connection with like-minded individuals are cornerstones of the live music experience, spanning decades. The younger generation continues to discover new artists and genres, ensuring the industry's longevity. Live music events offer more than just entertainment – they provide a unique experience for fans to engage with their favorite musicians and create memories that last a lifetime. Market Overview Live music concerts have seen a significant in popularity with the advent of mobile apps, allowing fans to easily discover and purchase tickets for their favorite artists and genres, including Blues, Pop, Rock, Metal, Electronica, and more. The live music scene is not just limited to concerts but also includes parties and music festivals, which offer unique experiences for like-minded individuals. Urbanization and industrial developments have led to the adoption of technology in music production lines and automation, transforming the way music is created and performed. Emerging trends such as virtual online platforms, holograms, and interactive activities have added new dimensions to live music events, catering to the younger generation's preferences for experiences over material possessions. Music festivals have become a cornerstone of the live music industry, attracting passionate audiences from worldwide, with genres ranging from local talent to international stars. Event organizers leverage social media and ticket sales to reach consumers, while B2C enterprises focus on Gross Merchandise Value and user metrics to optimize their offerings. The live music industry is influenced by various macroeconomic factors, including disposable incomes, consumer behavior, and emerging trends. Representativeness, social outlook, and urban population play a crucial role in shaping the industry's future, with Goldman Sachs predicting a decade-long livelihood for musicians, tours, and festivals. Live performance remains the heart of the industry, with artists, DJs, agents, promoters, ticketing companies, contractors, record companies, music publishers, corporate brands, and sponsors all playing essential roles in bringing the music to the fans. From small clubs to arena shows and stadiums, the live music industry continues to evolve, offering unforgettable experiences for fans and artists alike. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 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ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) (OTCQB : ABMBF) announces its results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2024. All monetary values in this press release are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Financial statements and management discussion and analysis are available on SEDAR+. Highlights for the Quarter ended September 30, 2024 Exploration: Exploration work totaling $2,603,486 for the quarter, mainly consisting of prospecting and evaluation expenses incurred on the Sleeping Giant property for the underground drilling campaign for an amount of approximately $2,386,014. During the quarter, the Corporation completed 1,127 metres of definition and exploration drilling at the Sleeping Giant mine on the 4 upper levels, in order to refine the geological model on these levels and to support engineering planning towards a pre-feasibility economic study. From December 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the Corporation completed 4,270 metres of definition and exploration drilling at Sleeping Giant. Highlights of the results obtained during the drilling campaign on the Sleeping Giant property in the 20 West Zone area on the 235 level during the quarter are as follows: 125.67 g/t Au over 0.5 metre in hole 23-489. 46.08 g/t Au over 1 metre in hole 23-485 During the quarter, sales of approximately 189 ounces of gold at an average realized price of $3,181 (US$2,322) per ounce. Gold sales were from gold recovery on the Sleeping Giant property and the residual from the 5,000 tonne bulk sample from the Courville property (Pershing Manitou). During the quarter, the Corporation carried out stripping work on the Flordin property in the Cartwright area. Stripping work on 3 zones exposed the high-grade gold mineralized zone, and subsequently over 200 metres in distance, during a second round of stripping at the end of the quarter, and channel sampling of the newly exposed mineralized zone. The work completed during the quarter, and the results obtained from drilling in November 2023, support the Corporation's assumption that the high-grade gold mineralization associated with pyrite bands would be continuous over more than 2 km between the Cartwright deposit and the South Zone discovered by Cambior in 1988. On June 17, 2024, the Corporation entered into an option agreement with Québec Lafleur Minerals Inc. ("LaFleur") under which Abcourt granted LaFleur the right to acquire a 100% interest in 141 mining claims held by the Corporation and covering approximately 5,579 hectares. The optioned property includes portions of the Courville and Abcourt Barvue projects, namely the Jolin (Courville) and Bartec (Abcourt-Barvue) sectors and contiguous to the Swanson property. On July 8, 2024, LaFleur elected to accelerate the exercise of the remaining conditions of the option agreement by proceeding with the payment by the issuance of shares of its share capital for a total amount of $1,500,000, allowing it to acquire the remaining 75% interest in the property. LaFleur issued 4,299,211 shares to Abcourt at a deemed price of $0.3489 per share. The amount of $1,500,000 was recognized in net income in exploration and evaluation expenses under the heading disposal of a property. Financial: On July 24, 2024, the Corporation closed a non-brokered private placement of 112,500,000 units at a price of $0.04 per unit for total gross proceeds of $4,500,000. Net loss of $1,839,901, or a loss per share of $0.00, compared to a net loss of $2,449,243, or a loss per share of $0.01, for the same period in 2023. As at September 30, 2024, negative working capital of $2,358,485, compared to negative working capital of $4,947,411 as at June 30, 2024. During the quarter, Abcourt improved it's working capital by $2,588,926. Corporate: On August 1 st , 2024, the Corporation granted a total of 3,500,000 stock options to a director and certain employees of the Corporation. The private placement closed on July 24, 2024 resulted in the creation of a new controlling shareholder (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) due to the issuance of 100,000,000 units to Noureddine Mokaddem, for a total consideration of $4,000,000. The latter participated in the private placement in order to support the short- and medium-term growth of the Corporation. He intends to hold his securities for investment purposes and may, depending on certain circumstances, including market conditions, increase or decrease his beneficial ownership of or control over the common shares, Warrants or other securities of the Corporation. On July 24, 2024, Noureddine Mokkadem was appointed director of the Corporation. Mr. Mokaddem is a mining engineer with approximately 40 years of professional experience in Africa and North America. He has successfully led all the stages of the implementation of several projects, ranging from feasibility studies to the start-up of production units of different sizes. On July 24, 2024, Daniel Adam resigned as director of the Corporation, to leave a vacancy for Mr. Mokaddem. About Abcourt Mines Inc. Abcourt Mines Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company with properties strategically located in northwestern Quebec, Canada. Abcourt owns the 100% owned Sleeping Giant Mine and Mill, where it focuses its operations. The Sleeping Giant Mine has a mining lease and environmental certificates of authorization to extract up to 800 tonnes per day from its underground mine. For more information about Abcourt Mines Inc., please visit our website and view our filings under Abcourt's profile on www.sedarplus.ca . FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain information contained in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by forward-looking terminology, such as "plans", "aims", "expects", "projects", "intends", "anticipates", "estimates", "could", "should", "likely", or variations of these words and phrases or statements specifying that certain acts, events or results "may", "would", "would", "would", "would", "would", "occur" or "be achieved" or other expressions Similar. Forward-looking statements are based on Abcourt's estimates and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Abcourt's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements are subject to business, economic and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including the relevant assumptions and risk factors set out in Abcourt's public filings, are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca . There can be no assurance that these statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Although Abcourt believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, Abcourt disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday seasonNITDA DG tasks policymakers to leverage on technology for shared prosperity