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Today's letter writer "Cabinet appointments" presents an open-and-shut case for what sounds like objectivity in vetting cabinet appointments: Credentials. If they've got them, they're in. So where does character fit in? Nowhere in the writer's analysis. But we all know that character matters more than job qualifications. That kind of common sense is hard-wired in all of us. History is full of "qualified" actors -- you name it, politics, sports, entertainment, education -- whose lack of character sorely and often gravely disappointed their supporters. For my money I'd take someone with little job experience and a whole lot of character over someone with great job experience and unquestionably questionable character. In their book "Becoming A Person of Influence" John Maxwell and Jim Dornan spell it out: "Credentials are transient. Character is permanent. Credentials turn the focus to rights. Character keeps the focus on responsibilities. Credentials add value to only one person. Character adds value to many." Rick Rappaport Oro Valley Disclaimer: As submitted to the Arizona Daily Star. Follow these steps to easily submit a letter to the editor or guest opinion to the Arizona Daily Star. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!

Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech supportManchester City’s crisis deepened as they surrendered a three-goal lead late in the game to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions and looked on course for a welcome victory thanks to a double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. FULL-TIME | A point apiece. 🩵 3-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | #UCL pic.twitter.com/6oj1nEOIwm — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 26, 2024 Arsenal delivered the statement Champions League win Mikel Arteta had demanded as they swept aside Sporting Lisbon 5-1. Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials, and goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. Putting on a show at Sporting 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Yi9MgRZEkl — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2024 Paris St Germain were left in serious of danger of failing to progress in the Champions League as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Kim Min-jae’s header late in the first half was enough to send PSG to a third defeat in the competition this season, leaving them six points off the automatic qualification places for the last 16 with three games to play. Luis Enrique’s side, who had Ousmane Dembele sent off, were deservedly beaten by Bayern who dominated chances and possession. 🔔 FULL TIME – Victory at home! +3 in the #UCL 👏❤️ #FCBayern #MiaSanMia | #FCBPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/BYE23dXXih — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 26, 2024 Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid were 6-0 winners away to Sparta Prague, Julian Alvarez and Angel Correa each scoring twice whilst there were also goals from Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann. Barcelona ended tournament debutants Brest’s unbeaten start with a 3-0 victory courtesy of two goals from Robert Lewandowski – one a penalty – and Dani Olmo. Lewandowski’s first was his 100th Champions League goal, only the third man to reach the mark after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. A Castello Lukeba own goal saw Inter Milan go top of the standings with a narrow 1-0 win over RB Leipzig at San Siro, whilst Bayer Leverkusen were emphatic victors against Red Bull Salzburg, Florian Wirtz scoring twice to move Xabi Alonso’s side into the automatic qualification places. Atalanta continued their strong start, albeit whilst conceding a first goal in Europe this season in a 6-1 win away to Young Boys, whilst Tammy Abraham scored the decisive goal as AC Milan beat Slovan Bratislava 3-2.

It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you're victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!LOS ANGELES — Londynn Jones scored 15 points, making all five of her 3-pointers, and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks (5-1) lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. Te-Hina Paopao scored 18 points and Tessa Johnson scored 14 for the Gamecocks, whose road winning streak was third-longest in Division I history. It was the first time UCLA took down a No. 1 team in program history, having been 0-20 in such games. The Bruins’ previous best wins were over a couple of No. 2s — Oregon in 2019 and Stanford in 2008. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points as one of five Bruins in double figures. UCLA (5-0) dominated from start to finish, with the Bruins’ suffocating defense preventing the Gamecocks from making any sustained scoring runs. South Carolina: The Gamecocks trailed by double digits at halftime for the first time since Dec. 21, 2021, against Stanford, according to ESPN. Chloe Kitts, who averages a team-leading 14 points, finished with two points on 1-of-7 shooting. UCLA: The Bruins led 43-22 at halftime. Eight players scored and contributed to 11-0 and 7-0 runs in the first and second quarters as they shot 52% from the field. The first quarter set the tone for a game the Gamecocks never led. They missed their first nine shots and were 4 of 18 from the field in the quarter. UCLA ran off 11 straight points to take a 20-10 lead into the second quarter. The Bruins dominated the boards 41-34 and held the Gamecocks well under their scoring average of 80.2 points. South Carolina travels to Florida to meet Iowa State in the Fort Myers Tipoff on Thanksgiving. UCLA travels to the Rainbow Wahine Showdown in Hawaii to play Tennessee Martin on Friday.

Barrington Research restated their outperform rating on shares of Dolby Laboratories ( NYSE:DLB – Free Report ) in a research note published on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $100.00 target price on the electronics maker’s stock. Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. StockNews.com raised Dolby Laboratories from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on Dolby Laboratories from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Read Our Latest Analysis on DLB Dolby Laboratories Trading Up 0.4 % Dolby Laboratories Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.64%. This is a boost from Dolby Laboratories’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 3rd. Dolby Laboratories’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 44.28%. Dolby Laboratories announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, August 7th that authorizes the company to repurchase $350.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the electronics maker to reacquire up to 5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued. Insider Buying and Selling at Dolby Laboratories In other Dolby Laboratories news, CEO Kevin J. Yeaman sold 28,512 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.12, for a total value of $2,113,309.44. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 83,721 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,205,400.52. This represents a 25.40 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link . Also, Director Peter C. Gotcher sold 6,079 shares of Dolby Laboratories stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.96, for a total transaction of $479,997.84. Following the sale, the director now owns 37,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,968,343.28. This trade represents a 13.92 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 39.54% of the stock is owned by insiders. Institutional Inflows and Outflows Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 398.8% in the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 414 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 331 shares during the period. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in Dolby Laboratories in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Dolby Laboratories by 64.6% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 489 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. increased its stake in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 192.4% during the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 576 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 22.7% during the 3rd quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 790 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the period. 58.56% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Dolby Laboratories Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment at the cinema, DTV transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, home entertainment devices, and automobiles. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for a range of media applications; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, a digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for cinema and various media devices. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Dolby Laboratories Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Dolby Laboratories and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The South African State Theatre has recently unveiled an innovative video steaming platform called SAST TV, bringing with it the magic of live theatre directly into homes across all Mzansi and beyond. Designed to engage and inspire audiences of all ages, SAST TV will feature diverse high-quality content, including original theatre productions, dramatic performances, animations, podcasts, music, and exclusive live performances. With an intuitive, ultra-HD interface, SAST TV delivers an immersive viewing experience that places the viewer at the heart of each production. The user-friendly platform boasts a responsive menu that makes browsing and discovering content simple and enjoyable. Subscribers can easily explore genres, from contemporary drama to animated storytelling, and dive into culturally rich podcasts that highlight the best of South African and African theatre. “We are delighted to bring SAST TV to life,” says Aubrey Sekhabi the Artistic Director at the South African State Theatre. “Our platform is not only a digital stage but a bridge that connects artists and audiences, transcending geographical boundaries. It’s a groundbreaking way for us to celebrate, share, and preserve our culture and talent, while ensuring that everyone has access to world-class theatre experiences.” As SAST TV launches, it brings with it a rich array of productions that reflect the unique and diverse voices of South Africa’s arts scene. The service promises monthly new releases, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive events to foster engagement among theatre enthusiasts. Specially curated playlists will highlight local talent, with a mix of upcoming shows and beloved classics. You can access SAST TV through your mobile device, computer, and smart TV. The platform aims to make theatre accessible to all, offering a variety of subscription plans, including student and family options, and ensuring that quality content is available to everyone.

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As US President- elect Donald Trump eventually prepares for his return to the White House, he is facing requests for pardons from various convicted felons which include high-profile figures involved in significant legal controversies, reported Independent. According to Independent, among those seeking clemency is Joseph Biggs , who is the leader of the Proud Boys and was convicted of seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 Capitol riots. His attorney argues that a pardon would help heal national divisions stemming from the 2020 US Presidential Elections. Also Read : Did Brad Pitt faint on track at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix? here's what happened Joe Exotic , the infamous star of ‘Tiger King’ has also reached out to Donald Trump from prison while requesting a pardon and even a position as Federal Fish and Wildlife director, asserted Independent. He also cites support for Donald Trump during his first term as a reason for leniency. Other notable individuals include Larry Householder , who is the former Ohio House Speaker and is convicted of racketeering and reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are eventually serving time for bank fraud, noted Independent. All of them are reportedly optimistic about receiving pardons, with their daughter actively maintaining ties with Donald Trump. 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FAQs: While returning to the White House for the second time, what are the requests that Donald Trump is facing? As US President- elect Donald Trump eventually prepares for his return to the White House, he is facing requests for pardons from various convicted felons which include high-profile figures involved in significant legal controversies. Which renowned star has reached out to US President- elect Donald Trump from prison requesting a pardon? Joe Exotic, the infamous star of ‘Tiger King’ has also reached out to Donald Trump from prison while requesting a pardon and even a position as Federal Fish and Wildlife director. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )Coach’s village celebrates victory of Indian women’s hockey teamPep Guardiola’s side avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions and looked on course for a welcome victory thanks to a double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. FULL-TIME | A point apiece. 🩵 3-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | #UCL pic.twitter.com/6oj1nEOIwm — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 26, 2024 Arsenal delivered the statement Champions League win Mikel Arteta had demanded as they swept aside Sporting Lisbon 5-1. Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials, and goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. Putting on a show at Sporting 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Yi9MgRZEkl — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2024 Paris St Germain were left in serious of danger of failing to progress in the Champions League as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Kim Min-jae’s header late in the first half was enough to send PSG to a third defeat in the competition this season, leaving them six points off the automatic qualification places for the last 16 with three games to play. Luis Enrique’s side, who had Ousmane Dembele sent off, were deservedly beaten by Bayern who dominated chances and possession. 🔔 FULL TIME – Victory at home! +3 in the #UCL 👏❤️ #FCBayern #MiaSanMia | #FCBPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/BYE23dXXih — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 26, 2024 Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid were 6-0 winners away to Sparta Prague, Julian Alvarez and Angel Correa each scoring twice whilst there were also goals from Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann. Barcelona ended tournament debutants Brest’s unbeaten start with a 3-0 victory courtesy of two goals from Robert Lewandowski – one a penalty – and Dani Olmo. Lewandowski’s first was his 100th Champions League goal, only the third man to reach the mark after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. A Castello Lukeba own goal saw Inter Milan go top of the standings with a narrow 1-0 win over RB Leipzig at San Siro, whilst Bayer Leverkusen were emphatic victors against Red Bull Salzburg, Florian Wirtz scoring twice to move Xabi Alonso’s side into the automatic qualification places. Atalanta continued their strong start, albeit whilst conceding a first goal in Europe this season in a 6-1 win away to Young Boys, whilst Tammy Abraham scored the decisive goal as AC Milan beat Slovan Bratislava 3-2.Kansas City Chiefs back to winning ways against Carolina Panthers

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim dropped points for the first time in any league game he's taken control of this season, with that coming on his debut for the Red Devils against Ipswich Town in the Premier League - and one huge factor he may have to change is the application levels at Old Trafford this season, with statistics revealing that his stars only ran 102km combined on Sunday - the second-lowest tally of any United fixture this season. Amorim won all 11 of his league games for Sporting Lisbon this season prior to making the move to United, though he came unstuck against the Tractor Boys with Omari Hutchinson's goal cancelling out Marcus Rashford 's 81-second opener. It will take his side a long time to fix their problems, owing to work on the training ground, the pitch and in terms of recruitment - but Amorim does like his teams to be physical and that has produced a shocking statistic in which his stars only ran a combined 102km in Suffolk, something they will need to improve. United Mishap Laid Bare That Will Hurt Amorim As per Rich Fay on X (formerly Twitter), Amorim's men weren't at their best in terms of distance against Kieran McKenna's side , and with Amorim preferring physical, dynamic teams who stretch the pitch and show intensity , that may be an issue that needs solving almost immediately. Manchester United's Premier League statistics - Divisional ranking Stats Output Squad rank Wins 4 =12th Goals scored 13 =14th Goals conceded 13 =4th Shots Taken Per Game 13.8 =9th Shots Conceded Per Game 11.2 4th xG 20.05 11th He posted after the game: "United players ran a combined 102km against Ipswich, the second lowest distance they have ran in a match this season #mufc" Bruno Fernandes was the only United player to feature in the top 10 of all distances covered in the Premier League last season, racking up 390.39km - and as a central midfielder in Amorim's setup, how much he runs will set a precedent for the rest of the side. January signings, although needed, may be tough to come by and if Amorim is to - at the very minimum - carry his side into European contention, they will need to work harder for their rewards, with only Crystal Palace , Southampton and Everton scoring fewer goals in the top-flight so far this season. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim won 164 of his 231 games in charge of Sporting Lisbon. That will give him food for thought going forward - but a lack of application is the first problem that Amorim must look to remedy. The new manager won’t be satisfied after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw. Statistics courtesy of WhoScored . Correct as of 24-11-24.INDIANAPOLIS — There's more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football 's first 12-team playoff. Try the more than $115 million that will be spread across the conferences at the end of the season, all depending on who gets in and which teams go the farthest. According to the College Football Playoff website , the 12 teams simply making the bracket earn their conferences $4 million each. Another $4 million goes to conferences whose teams get into the quarterfinals. Then, there's $6 million more for teams that make the semifinals and another $6 million for those who play for the title. Most of this bonanza comes courtesy of ESPN, which is forking over $1.3 billion a year to televise the new postseason. A lot of that money is already earmarked — more goes to the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference than the Big 12 or Atlantic Coast — but a lot is up for grabs in the 11 games that will play out between the opening round on Dec. 20 and the final on Jan. 20. In all, the teams that make the title game will bring $20 million to their conferences, all of which distribute that money, along with billions in TV revenue and other sources, in different ways. In fiscal 2022-23, the Big Ten, for instance, reported revenue of nearly $880 million and distributed about $60.5 million to most of its members. The massive stakes might help explain the unabashed lobbying coming from some corners of the football world, as the tension grows in advance of Sunday's final rankings, which will set the bracket. Earlier this week, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark lit into the selection committee, which doesn't have a single team higher than 15 in the rankings. That does two things: It positions the Big 12 as a one-bid league, and also threatens to makes its champion — either Arizona State or Iowa State — the fifth-best among conference titlists that get automatic bids. Only the top four of those get byes, which could cost the Big 12 a spot in the quarterfinals — or $4 million. “The committee continues to show time and time again that they are paying attention to logos versus resumes,” Yormark said this week, while slamming the idea of teams with two losses in his conference being ranked worse than teams with three in the SEC. The ACC is also staring at a one-bid season with only No. 8 SMU inside the cut line of this week's projected bracket. Miami's loss last week all but bumped the Hurricanes out of the playoffs, a snub that ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said left him “incredibly shocked and disappointed." “As we look ahead to the final rankings, we hope the committee will reconsider and put a deserving Miami in the field," Phillips said in a statement. The lobbying and bickering filters down to the campuses that feel the impact. And, of course, to social media. One of the most entertaining episodes came earlier this week when athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU went back and forth about whose team was more deserving. There are a few stray millions that the selection committee cannot really influence, including a $3 million payment to conferences that make the playoff. In a reminder that all these kids are going to school, after all, the conferences get $300,000 per football team that meets academic requirements to participate in the postseason. (That's basically everyone). ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Indiana encouraged by 'total team effort' with Miami (OH) up nextAccording to Jonathan Jones , there’s a leaguewide belief that the Vikings are hopeful they will be able to keep QB Sam Darnold in 2025 and will make an effort to re-sign him. However, Jones says the team still sees first-round QB J.J. McCarthy as the quarterback of the future, so there’s a balancing act Minnesota has to pull off. “It could wind up being a Jordan Love -type situation,” one AFC executive told Jones. Jones notes if Darnold is back on a new contract, the Vikings will have to manage the situation with McCarthy, although the plan before he got hurt had always been to take it slow. Regarding Darnold’s stock entering free agency in 2025, Jones polled multiple league sources who believed his next contract would be at least $25 million per year, and how things finish for Darnold and the Vikings could push that value even higher. Jones adds one source told him Darnold plans to be selective and will heavily weigh the situation he’s signing into to try and avoid a repeat of what happened early in his career with the Jets and Panthers. Minnesota hasn’t had any contract talks with Darnold yet as the Vikings try to keep all their focus on this season, but the team has not ruled out the idea of bringing him back. Darnold, 27, is a former first-round pick of the Jets back in 2018. He was in the final year of a four-year, $30.370 million rookie contract when he was traded to the Panthers. Carolina exercised Darnold’s fifth-year option for 2022 after acquiring him from New York. He made a base salary of $18.858 million in 2022 under the option. Darnold was an unrestricted free agent for the first time this offseason when he signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the 49ers. He joined the Vikings this past offseason on another one-year deal. In 2024, Darnold has appeared in 14 games for the Vikings and completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 3,530 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He’s added 56 carries for 194 yards and a touchdown. We’ll have more on Darnold and the Vikings quarterback situation as the news is available. This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.

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The huge rally for US stocks lost momentum on Thursday as Wall Street counted down to a big jobs report that's coming on Friday. Bitcoin had powered for the first time the night before, after President-elect Trump chose Paul Atkins, who's seen as a crypto advocate, as his nominee to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. The cryptocurrency has climbed dramatically from less than $70,000 on Election Day, but it fell back as Thursday progressed toward $99,000, according to CoinDesk. Sharp swings for bitcoin are nothing new, the reports, and they took stocks of companies enmeshed in the crypto world on a similar ride. After rising as much as 9% in early trading, MicroStrategy, a company that's been raising cash just to buy bitcoin, swung to a loss of 4.8%. Crypto exchange Coinbase Global fell 3.1% after likewise erasing a big early gain. Elsewhere on Wall Street, stocks of airlines helped lead the way following the latest bumps up to financial forecasts from carriers. American Airlines Group soared 16.8% after saying it's making more in revenue during the last three months of 2024 than it expected, and it will likely make a bigger profit than it had earlier forecast. Southwest Airlines climbed 2% after saying it's seeing stronger demand from leisure travelers than it expected. It also raised its forecast for revenue for the holiday traveling season. On the losing end was Synposys, which tumbled 12.4%. The supplier for the semiconductor industry reported better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, but it also warned of "continued macro uncertainties" and gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that fell short of some analysts' estimates. American Eagle Outfitters fell 14.3%.The recently held event saw Will Ospreay come up against his former partner, Kyle Fletcher, which was a very hard and expected match. These two traditional rivals became the fiercest enemies in this match, and everyone was holding their breath. Will Ospreay wrestled with a taped shoulder, while a confident Kyle Fletcher aimed to exploit his injury. The match was set up to deliver on being an athletic encounter and a personalized rivalry. It also felt like a bell was rung again to signal for a fight that was going to test the two men to their maximum capacity. A Royal Process and the New Jersey Spectators When the name “The Aerial Assassin” Will Ospreay popped up on the big screen, the atmosphere in Newark began to get louder. Kyle Fletcher was next, with Don Callis by his side and wearing a king’s crown and a cocky look on his face. Had Callis beside the commentary team, it turned out to be more vibrant. Supporters shouted Ospreay’s name to chants, announcing thus the showdown that many expected to be one of the hardest-hitting fights of the evening. As soon as the market opened, there was no letup in the activities. Both Ospreay, who competed with his shoulders taped, and Kyle Fletcher did not hesitate to try and land strikes on each other. Fletcher flew out of the blocks and bested his man in every which way, displaying his eagerness through, continually banging Ospreay’s drum in and out of the ropes. A sheer drop suplex on the floor showed how brutal Fletcher can be, and he nearly pinned Riddle several times during the match. Kyle Fletcher kept order, hit the neck with a dragon sleeper, performed a hanging DDT, and almost won the match. However, Ospreay, although disappointed, did not cease to do his duty by continuing to display his tremendous speed and mobility to cope with the attack of Fletcher. The tide began to turn after Ospreay nailed a massive Skytwister from the top rope to the outside, winning some rare time for himself. A Fight This Time and Increasing the Stakes Then, in the ring, the match got rather rough; it was an ultimate endurance challenge, it could be said. Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher threw chops and hard blows at each other, and both just stood their ground. Ospreay performed a powerbomb and a hidden blade kick, but Fletcher had the never-say-die attitude intact. One bumped to the ring apron, and the other followed, to which Fletcher delivered a vicious piledriver onto the steel steps in what was a physical fight seen by any observer as both competitors were dazed. However, no matter what he received, Fletcher did not accept a count-out as a win in the fight. Bringing Ospreay back into the ring, he laid into him with a sickening chain of moves, including a release piledriver and a brainbuster on the top rope. The last strike gave Kyle Fletcher a clean pinfall win, and he proved to be the future of AEW in the match. Watching that match between Kyle Fletcher and Will Ospreay provided an intriguing narrative packaged with astounding physicality and determination. Kyle Fletcher’s strong-mindedness and inventive attack proved that he could be AEW’s future down the line. When Mark Davis came in to support Ospreay after the match, the crowd appreciated the talents of both wrestlers in the match that would turn into history as a star-making one. Conclusion The triumph over Will Ospreay was another milestone for Kyle Fletcher, who revealed himself as a worthy candidate for AEW star. Although Ospreay tried to challenge Fletcher and gave a great fight to him and even performed very energetic punches , Fletcher kept himself strong, and the so-called ‘elite style wrestling’ made him emerge the winner, which was quite a brutal theme anyway. The match in general helped AEW put Kyle Fletcher higher on the card and also brought out the hatred between the two men. After the match, fans supported Ospreay; this rivalry is just beginning , and both will progress in the AEW promotion. This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

INDIANAPOLIS — There's more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football 's first 12-team playoff. Try the more than $115 million that will be spread across the conferences at the end of the season, all depending on who gets in and which teams go the farthest. According to the College Football Playoff website , the 12 teams simply making the bracket earn their conferences $4 million each. Another $4 million goes to conferences whose teams get into the quarterfinals. Then, there's $6 million more for teams that make the semifinals and another $6 million for those who play for the title. Most of this bonanza comes courtesy of ESPN, which is forking over $1.3 billion a year to televise the new postseason. A lot of that money is already earmarked — more goes to the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference than the Big 12 or Atlantic Coast — but a lot is up for grabs in the 11 games that will play out between the opening round on Dec. 20 and the final on Jan. 20. In all, the teams that make the title game will bring $20 million to their conferences, all of which distribute that money, along with billions in TV revenue and other sources, in different ways. In fiscal 2022-23, the Big Ten, for instance, reported revenue of nearly $880 million and distributed about $60.5 million to most of its members. The massive stakes might help explain the unabashed lobbying coming from some corners of the football world, as the tension grows in advance of Sunday's final rankings, which will set the bracket. Earlier this week, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark lit into the selection committee, which doesn't have a single team higher than 15 in the rankings. That does two things: It positions the Big 12 as a one-bid league, and also threatens to makes its champion — either Arizona State or Iowa State — the fifth-best among conference titlists that get automatic bids. Only the top four of those get byes, which could cost the Big 12 a spot in the quarterfinals — or $4 million. “The committee continues to show time and time again that they are paying attention to logos versus resumes,” Yormark said this week, while slamming the idea of teams with two losses in his conference being ranked worse than teams with three in the SEC. The ACC is also staring at a one-bid season with only No. 8 SMU inside the cut line of this week's projected bracket. Miami's loss last week all but bumped the Hurricanes out of the playoffs, a snub that ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said left him “incredibly shocked and disappointed." “As we look ahead to the final rankings, we hope the committee will reconsider and put a deserving Miami in the field," Phillips said in a statement. The lobbying and bickering filters down to the campuses that feel the impact. And, of course, to social media. One of the most entertaining episodes came earlier this week when athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU went back and forth about whose team was more deserving. There are a few stray millions that the selection committee cannot really influence, including a $3 million payment to conferences that make the playoff. In a reminder that all these kids are going to school, after all, the conferences get $300,000 per football team that meets academic requirements to participate in the postseason. (That's basically everyone). ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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