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BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey spent months clamoring for lawmakers to finish work on a sweeping jobs package she filed in March, and she wound up needing only about 60% of the time allotted for her review before making it law. Healey on Wednesday signed her approval on almost the entirety of the 319-page, roughly $4 billion package that offers hundreds of millions of dollars of long-term state support to the life sciences and climate technology industries, clears the way for development of a professional soccer stadium in Everett, controversially shields a nonprofit accused of predatory lending, and more. The governor is approaching the midpoint of her four-year term, and has now signed into law a major jobs package, a borrowing bill she believes will supercharge housing production and a tax relief package, all of which she identified as priorities. Agreeing to almost everything the Legislature packed into the bill, including scores of project earmarks, she did not veto any language from the bill (H 5100), and she sent a single section dealing with motor vehicle liability insurance back with a proposed amendment. “This legislation includes nearly all of the authorizations and transformative policy initiatives that I filed in March, bringing the total authorized to nearly $4 billion, and takes important steps toward implementing our economic development plan,” Healey wrote in a letter to lawmakers. “This bill is essential to keeping the Massachusetts economy strong and adaptable in a rapidly changing world.” Healey had until Sunday to review the bill, but decided Wednesday that she was ready to act. The measure reaches across different facets of the state’s economy, and lawmakers crammed it full of additional policy riders — some that are controversial — including language admitting Massachusetts to a national nurse licensure compact and a section that opponents say could shield a Boston nonprofit facing predatory lending accusations from lawsuits. One section would effectively protect BlueHub Capital, a Roxbury nonprofit that was sued in 2020 over predatory lending allegations, according to the Boston Globe. An earlier iteration of the language drew scrutiny from Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who described “serious consumer protection concerns,” the Globe reported. The issue burst into the spotlight Wednesday, when someone in the crowd interrupted Healey at an event in Waltham to criticize her for not vetoing the language. “I was your attorney general. I went after the subprime predatory lenders. I’m pretty well-schooled in this, and we took them on and took them down,” Healey replied. “I probably more than anybody know what it means to stand up ... and fight predatory lending.” On the borrowing front, large chunks of capital funding would flow to two industries that lawmakers and administration officials view as current or future cornerstones: life sciences, and climate technology. The law reauthorizes another $500 million over 10 years for the state’s Life Sciences Initiative, which launched under Gov. Deval Patrick and continued under Gov. Charlie Baker, and it boosts the annual life sciences tax incentive program from $30 million to $40 million. It includes $400 million in capital authorizations and $300 million in tax incentives for the climate tech field, which Healey described as “modeled on the same type of investments that have successfully transformed our life sciences sector into a global powerhouse.” Another $100 million will go toward creating a Massachusetts AI Hub. “Look, AI is here to stay. We’ve worked together to put together a program for an AI hub in Massachusetts that’s going to help transform all of our industries, and that includes small businesses,” Healey said in a speech to retailers on Wednesday. Many of the law’s most eye-catching provisions go beyond dollars and cents. One section would authorize municipalities and government entities to enter into project labor agreements, which often require unionized labor only. Another would allow the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to craft an alternative certification process for some teachers, which supporters say will help diversify the educator workforce. In a boost for the Kraft family and the New England Revolution soccer team they own, the law would remove the designated port area classification from a parcel of land in Everett, viewed as a key hurdle toward developing a new stadium there. It took lawmakers years to get on the same page supporting the change, and the final accord prohibits public funding from flowing toward construction of the stadium. Developers would also need to strike community mitigation agreements with the cities of Everett and Boston. Another section of the law installs new regulations around event ticket sales, including by prohibiting the use of “bots” that quickly snatch up many tickets. Consumer groups had criticized language outlining requirements for nontransferable tickets, arguing that it would give buyers fewer choices on the secondary markets, but Healey opted to sign her approval on the full package. Her only proposed amendment would change the amounts and effective date for new limits on motor vehicle insurance liability coverage. Healey wrote to lawmakers that the existing limits “have not been updated in over 30 years” and signaled support for raising them. “I support these limit increases, but I also recognize that the language as currently drafted would become effective immediately upon my signature, providing insurance companies inadequate time for implementation,” she wrote. “Insurers must update current policies and submit new forms and rates to the Commissioner of Insurance for review and approval before implementing these changes. Based on feedback from industry stakeholders, pushing out the effective date to July 1, 2025 will ensure that these changes take place in an orderly way.” The bill takes a limited run at tax policy changes to boost economic development, with tax incentives focused on the life sciences and climate tech sectors and a new tax credit to assist the live theater sector. On Oct. 31, the Tax Foundation released its State Tax Competitiveness Index, formerly the State Business Tax Climate Index, and Massachusetts ranked 41st among the 50 states. The foundation cited “overly burdensome” individual income taxes, property taxes, and unemployment insurance taxes in Massachusetts, and said property taxes here are “among the highest in the nation.” While the new income surtax on high earners is facilitating major new investments in education and transportation — two focus areas of businesses — the foundation blamed the 2022 constitutional amendment approved by voters statewide for “dismantling the state’s formerly competitive flat income tax and making Massachusetts less attractive for productive households and businesses.” Aides said the governor “will host a ceremonial signing event in the near future” to bring more attention to the new jobs law. Sam Drysdale and Michael P. Norton contributed reporting.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, including one to standout rookie Brian Thomas Jr., and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in the rain Sunday to sweep the season series for the fourth time in 30 years. Jones completed 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards, with most of them going to Thomas. The first-round draft pick from LSU finished with seven receptions for 91 yards. His 11-yard TD catch with 7:05 remaining gave him his eighth game with at least 60 yards and a score, tying him with Hall of Famer Randy Moss for the most by a rookie in NFL history. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert choked back tears taking responsibility for missing the extra point that would have tied the score in the final minute. Jeremy Reaves choked back tears blaming himself for a missed assignment that led to a kickoff return touchdown. And John Bates choked back tears talking about moving forward from his costly fumble. All of those late mistakes contributed to the Washington Commanders' third consecutive loss , 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that was wholly unremarkable until fourth quarter chaos. The teams combined to score 31 points in the final four minutes, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade, and the Commanders (7-5) came out on the wrong end of it in a defeat that further endangers their playoff chances. “Any time you lose a game or you lose a game in that type of fashion, it’s very difficult and it’s tough, but it never comes down to one play,” rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels said. “There’s plays throughout the game where little things add up to big things.” There were a lot of little things. After Bates fumbled, the Cowboys (4-7) took an 11-point lead and the Commanders made a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three, Dallas' KaVonte Turpin returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. “I didn’t make the play when it was there to make, and it cost us,” said Reaves, one of the league’s top special teams players and the All-Pro pick for that two seasons ago. “No excuse, man. I’ve made that play 100 times, and I didn’t make it today and it cost us the game. It’s unacceptable. It’s solely on me. It’s going to sting for a while. It’s going to hurt.” After Seibert made a 51-yard field goal, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard TD that made it 27-26 with 21 seconds left. Coach Dan Quinn said no thought was given to going for 2 in that situation. Seibert, who missed the past two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt. “I just wasn’t striking it well,” said Seibert, who added he felt fine and did not blame a low snap for his miss. "It didn’t make a difference at all. It was on me.” Juanyeh Thomas returned the onside kick immediately after 43 yards for a touchdown to put Dallas up eight with 14 seconds left. The 31 combined points are the second most in a game since at least 2000, behind only Minnesota and Baltimore's 36 in their game Dec. 8, 2013. Cowboys-Commanders was the first game in the Super Bowl era to have two missed extra points, two kickoff return touchdowns and a blocked punt. “We got down to the end there and it was a game-situational extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It was like Yahtzee. Everything was in there." While Washington's skid continued, the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five thanks to strong play from QB Cooper Rush, a defense that forced two turnovers and, of course, special teams success. Rush was 24 of 32 for 247 yards and TD passes to Jalen Tolbert and Luke Schoonmaker. “Lot of games left,” Rush said. “We’re sitting at 4-7. This is why you play them.” The Commanders have some soul-searching to do after losing as a 10 1/2-point favorite in the meeting of NFC East rivals and doing so in a way that left players so emotional. “The crazy games, I know they feel a little bit better whenever you win them,” punter and holder Tress Way said. “But that’s a tough pill to swallow.” Cowboys: LG Tyler Smith was inactive with ankle and knee injuries. ... RG Zack Martin (ankle), CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) and TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) were ruled out prior to game day and did not travel for the game. Commanders: RB Austin Ekeler was concussed on a kickoff return in the final seconds and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. ... RB Brian Robinson Jr. left with an ankle injury in the first half, returned and then left again. ... RT Andrew Wylie was concussed in the third quarter and did not return. ... C Tyler Biadasz was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth. ... CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) missed a third consecutive game since being acquired at the trade deadline from New Orleans. Cowboys: Host the New York Giants on Thursday in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas. Commanders: Host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday in Washington’s final game before its late bye week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflBetty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actor

Audience Precision has promoted Jessica Bray and James Porter as it expands its technology-led insights and communications strategy offering. Bray moves into the newly created head of strategy and product role as former senior media manager Porter steps into the role of media team lead. Bray will lead strategy and product development and implementation for the business and clients as the independent media agency extends its services beyond media to focus on its insights and communications strategy, harnessing its proprietary Precise360 technology platform. Audience Precision’s media unit continues to report to Bray under this new structure. Under his new remit, Porter will report to Bray within Audience Precision’s media unit, managing local Australian campaigns and supporting the agency’s offshore teams and partners for international campaigns. Both Porter and Bray have been with Audience Precision for several years. Porter joined the business in 2022 from a senior media planner role at Discovery Inc, while Bray came to Audience Precision in 2016, joining as one of the foundation members of the business. Jessica Bray The structural changes are part of the agency’s global expansion as it extends its insights and communication strategy offering, including its Precise360 technology platform. Precise360’s comprehensive data analysis technology provides brands with a deep understanding of their target audiences and markets, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and execute precise marketing strategies. Since its 2022 launch, the platform has delivered more effective campaigns for dozens of brands, including Warner Music, R.M.Williams, Lyre’s Spirits and a number of international brands under a white labelled service generating media strategy at warp speed. “Our Precise360 technology platform continues to drive our business as an end-to-end strategy guidance system, delivering significant advantages for our clients and allowing us to create match-winning strategies and media plans worldwide,” Haydon Bray , Audience Precision global CEO, said. “From consumer behavioural research, identification of high-propensity audiences, insights that lead to connections planning and strategy, through to media planning and execution, the platform is designed to drive strategy to meet any client objective. Importantly, the inbuilt automation processes within Precise360 brings a single source of truth, delivering data-led, consumer-centric, human-proofed campaign strategies in just days. “The growth of Precise360 has necessitated a shift in our structure to focus on delivering communications strategy and product development for our clients. We now have a number of clients based in various countries who use our strategy services to deliver more effective campaigns to connect and engage with their high-propensity audiences. James Porter “Jess has been a critical part of Audience Precision’s global growth over the past few years and is well-positioned to take on this new role. Our media function has also continued to grow, as we welcome new clients and strengthen our current client offering. James has demonstrated his ability to be a consistent, motivated performer, with an innate ability to deliver results. I am confident he will take our media unit to new heights in his new role,” Bray added. Jessica Bray said of her promotion: ‘After nearly a decade at Audience Precision, I’ve witnessed the incredible growth of the business, particularly in the insights and technology space. I’ve seen the results from our Precise360 platform – it has been a game changer for our clients, allowing them to connect and engage with their highest propensity audiences whilst reducing media wastage and improving the effectiveness of their campaigns. “I’m looking forward to doubling down on this technology in my new role, finding new opportunities to enhance and improve on strategy and insights across the business.” Porter said: “Working as part of the team over the past two years, I’ve had a front-row seat to the business’ significant growth globally and the media unit’s ability to go above and beyond for its clients. I’m excited to be taking on this new challenge and focusing my efforts on continuing to grow the media division of the business while servicing our current clients.” – Top image: Jessica Bray and James PorterBest North East days out to enjoy now and into the New YearSpeaker's ruling clears path for Trudeau's government to face successive tests of confidence in days ahead

The Texas Tech Red Raiders rode into Stillwater on Saturday for a conference matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys with dim hopes remaining of a Big 12 title game appearance. At the half at Boone Pickens Stadium, the Red Raiders lead the Cowboys 21-14 behind three touchdown passes from Behren Morton. © Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images The Red Raiders' offense started fast with a 34-yard pass from Morton to Caleb Douglas on the first play of the game. From there it took just five more plays for Morton to find Douglas again for a 12-yard touchdown pass for the game's first score and a Texas Tech lead just 1:29 into the game. The Red Raiders have scored on their first drive in each of their last three games. On Tech's second possession, it was more Morton through the air, picking apart the Cowboys' secondary, finally finding Tharp in the end zone on a 12-yard touchdown pass that gave the Red Raiders a 14-0 lead with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter. Oklahoma State got on the board just before the first quarter ended with a 68-yard run from Ollie Gordon II to cut the lead in half at 14-7 Tech. The Red Raiders scored touchdowns on their first two possessions but then punted on their next two as the first quarter came to a close. Behren Morton committed the first turnover of the game when he was intercepted by Parker Robertson around midfield early in the second quarter. The Cowboys go deep into the playbook on the ensuing series with a 27-yard gain to the TT 10-yard line on a Wildcat formation with Gordon III under center and they run a flea-flicker to perfection. With time expiring in the half on 3rd and 10 from the Cowboys' 25, Morton hit Tahj Brooks in the end zone for a touchdown and a 21-14 lead as the teams headed into the tunnels. Morton is 22-of-34 for 243 yards with three touchdowns and one interception while Maealiuaki Smith is just 9-of-14 for 107 yards but managing the game well for the Cowboys. The Red Raiders have outgained the Cowboys 243-134 overall. Related: Red Raiders Lead Cowboys - 2Q Live Game Updates The Cowboys will have the ball first to start the second half. Bookmark Red Raider Review for news, commentary & opinion all season. Follow Timm Hamm on X for all the college football & NFL news, updates & analysis throughout the season. For more on Red Raiders athletics, subscribe to the Texas Tech Red Raiders Daily Blitz Podcast on FanStreamSports.com ! Related: Red Raiders Men's Hoops Knocks Off Syracuse at UKG Legends ClassicZenFluff Silk Pillowcase Review 2024: Is this silk pillowcase Any Good?

Max Verstappen has opened up on the bitter feud between his father Jos Verstappen and Christian Horner that nearly tore apart Red Bull from the inside and drove the Dutchman to the brink of an exit. Verstappen, 27, was left in an awkward situation after his dad, Jos, called for Horner to resign in the wake of allegations that were made against the F1 team principal in February. Horner was accused of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee at Red Bull . He was cleared in March following an internal investigation that lasted three weeks. Former F1 racer Jos felt Horner's position was no longer tenable and even reportedly met with Mercedes to discuss a stunning move for Max to their championship rivals. However, Horner remained in the role he has held since 2005 and convinced his protégé to stay. Now, it appears his relationship with Jos is finally on the mend after years of tension. Verstappen, who often refused to pick sides during the ugly episode, believes the two men now get along much better in the Red Bull garage after clearing the air. "What has always been very important is that I had a good relationship with Christian and my dad," Verstappen told BBC Sport. "My dad of course thinks about me and has the best interests for me - what I want to do and how I am in the team. "He of course had his questions, but at the same time I was always very busy dealing with the performance of the car and trying to make that better. "But at the end of the day, he could see that now everyone is normal, everyone is dealing with it and focusing on the performance side of things. "People do not need to be best friends, they don’t need to go on holiday together. But I feel like you can have a normal working relationship, which I feel is the case absolutely, and especially lately it is going much better." Verstappen sounded a warning to the pair to avoid another public falling out by speaking directly with each other, rather than through the media, and the three-time world champion admitted he had to hold talks with both men to get the message across. "I always said as well, when you have problems with each other, you’re not happy with something, you talk, you communicate, right?" he added. "You speak to each other and that’s always way better than throwing something in the media. "And I have said that to both of them and that’s why it was not for me about picking a side. It was just [about] speaking a bit of common sense, I think, to both of them." Verstappen, who is under contract with the Milton Keynes team until 2028, is on the verge of collecting his fourth consecutive Drivers' Championship. With a 62-point gap, he will clinch the title if he wins the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday, which would be a fine end to a difficult season for the Dutchman.

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The Philadelphia Eagles ruled wide receiver DeVonta Smith out for Sunday night's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. Smith did not practice all week and will miss his second game of the season and just the third of his four-year NFL career. He was inactive in a Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay due to a concussion. Smith, 26, leads the Eagles with 41 receptions and four touchdown catches ands ranks second with 516 receiving yards in nine starts this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner has 281 catches for 3,694 yards and 23 scores in 59 games (58 starts) since the Eagles drafted him with the 10th overall pick in 2021. NFC East-leading Philadelphia (8-2) takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles (5-5), which has won four of its last five games. --Field Level MediaThe Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to enhance agribusiness development across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. The agreement, signed at the FGV Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, focuses on private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. The Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, signed on behalf of Nigeria, while the President of FGV, Professor Carlos Ivan Simonsen Leal, represented Brazil. Fashedemi highlighted that the partnership enables Brazil to collaborate with Nigeria’s growing agricultural sector. Related Stories Modi’s visit: Nigeria, India finalise pending agreements to facilitate trade, investments FG, NIMC launch Data capturing scheme for Nigerian farmers “This partnership paves the way for Brazil to engage with Nigeria’s dynamic and rapidly growing agricultural sector. Together with FGV, we are poised to unlock the potential of private sector investment in key areas critical to our food security,” Fashedemi said. The MoU is linked to the Green Imperative Project (GIP), a $1.2 billion collaborative initiative launched in 2018 to modernize Nigeria’s agricultural sector using Brazilian expertise in tropical agriculture. The Green Imperative Project, supported by Deutsche Bank, will deliver transformative agricultural technologies and capacity-building programs over its 10-year duration. Key goals include: Empowering one local agribusiness in each of Nigeria’s 774 LGAs will receive technical and financial support over the next five years. The project is projected to draw $4.3 billion in private-sector investments in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. Nigeria aims to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and enhance food production to ensure food security. Professor Leal emphasized Brazil’s commitment, stating, “Brazil is eager to transfer its expertise in tropical agriculture to support Nigeria’s journey towards food security and economic growth.” The Nigerian government’s drive to boost its agricultural sector has gained significant momentum with recent partnerships aimed at transforming the industry. Brazilian meatpacking giant, JBS, has committed $2.5 billion to Nigeria’s livestock sector, while the federal government has also partnered with Mastercard to enhance financial inclusion for farmers across the continent. JBS signed a memorandum of understanding to establish six factories over five years—three for poultry, two for beef, and one for pork production. This investment will also include feasibility studies, budget planning, and the development of Nigeria’s local supply chain. In line with efforts to strengthen food security in Nigeria, the Federal Government is implementing various initiatives aimed at boosting food production and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honourable Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, outlined several key priority actions during his address. “As part of our focus, we are prioritizing the distribution of agro-inputs to farmers, repositioning agricultural institutions, and fostering deeper engagement between farmers, herders, and local communities,” Kyari explained. The minister also emphasized other collaborative efforts, including the improvement of water resource irrigation systems, soil fertility enhancement, and the development of agricultural information systems. “Additional initiatives include partnering on irrigation projects, strengthening soil fertility and information systems, establishing research institute laboratories, and repositioning relevant universities, faculties, and colleges,” Kyari further elaborated.

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Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert was wide left on the point-after attempt following a bad snap. On the ensuing onside kick attempt, Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown as the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Earlier in the fourth quarter, KaVonte Turpin returned a kickoff 99 yards for a TD. Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings, who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears, who lost their fifth straight. Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season. The Chiefs bounced back from last week’s 30-21 loss at Buffalo and won at the buzzer yet again in a season of narrow escapes. Noah Brown caught two TD passes and DeAndre Hopkins also had a touchdown catch. Bryce Young finished 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers, who had their two-game winning streak snapped. No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streak LOS ANGELES (AP) — Londynn Jones scored 15 points and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62. The Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories were snapped. The Gamecocks, who fell to 5-1, lost for the first time since April 2023. Te-Hina Paopao scored 18 points for South Carolina. The Bruins knocked off a No. 1 team for the first time in school history. The Bruins dominated from start to finish and their defense prevented the Gamecocks from making any sustained scoring runs. AP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC. Oregon is No. 1 for the sixth straight week and Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held their places behind the Ducks. The shuffling begins at No. 5, where Notre Dame returned for the first time since Week 2 after beating Army for its ninth straight win. No. 6 Georgia moved up two spots, No. 7 Tennessee and No. 8 Miami rose three and No. 9 SMU jumped four places. Indiana dropped from No. 5 to No. 10 following its first loss. Thitikul finishes eagle-birdie to win CME Group Tour Championship and claim record $4M prize NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Down by two shots with two holes to play, Jeeno Thitikul knew exactly what was needed to capture the biggest prize in women’s golf history. And a eagle-birdie finish for the second straight day made it happen. Thitikul claimed the record-setting $4 million first-place check by winning the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday. It was the biggest money prize in women’s golf history. Thitikul shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday and finished the week at 22 under, one shot ahead of Angel Yin (66). Yin had a two-shot lead walking to the 17th tee, only to wind up settling for the $1 million runner-up check. From Maui to the Caribbean, college hoops' Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of the sport College basketball is ready for its Thanksgiving Week closeup. The schedule is full of early season tournaments that could create buzzworthy marquee matchups. And many of those come in warm-weather locations. The Maui Invitational in Hawaii turns 40 years old this year. It opens Monday with a field that includes two-time reigning national champion and second ranked UConn. The Battle 4 Atlantis men's tournament in the Bahamas opens Wednesday. It has a field topped by No. 3 Gonzaga. There are also multiple women's events in the Bahamas featuring ranked teams, including the fourth Atlantis women's tournament. Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Berrettini won Sunday's opening singles match 6-4, 6-2 against Botic van de Zandschulp. The Italians are the first country to win the Davis Cup twice in a row since the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. The No. 1-ranked Sinner stretched his unbeaten streak in singles to 14 matches and 26 sets. Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time. Verstappen still manages to win 4th straight F1 title in one of worst seasons of his Red Bull career LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen won an unbelievable 19 races last season that included an incredible streak of 10 in a row in what would arguably go down as one of the greatest years in Formula 1 history. And yet it is this year’s eight-win season — his lowest victory total since 2020 — that Verstappen considers a career-defining campaign. Those eight wins were enough to win him a fourth consecutive F1 championship on Saturday night with his easy drive at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The championship made Verstappen only the sixth driver in F1 history to win four or more titles. Maverick McNealy birdies the last hole at Sea Island to finally become PGA Tour winner ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy is finally a winner on the PGA Tour, and it took a shot he won't soon forget. McNealy was part of a four-way tie for the lead when he drilled a 6-iron to 5 feet on the final hole at Sea Island for birdie and a 68. That gave him a one-shot victory over Daniel Berger, Nico Echavarria and Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton. Berger and Henrik Norlander moved into the top 125 to keep full PGA Tour cards for next year. Clanton continued to show his promise. It was his second runner-up finish and fourth top 10 this year.