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Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr., Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke and Cal's Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal. Mensah, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, told ESPN on Wednesday he has transferred to Duke. He attended the Blue Devils men's basketball game against Incarnate Word on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils (9-3) will face Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, but without 2024 starting quarterback Maalik Murphy and backup Grayson Loftis, who also entered the portal. Mensah, viewed as one of the top players in the portal, threw for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns and completed 65.9% of his passes. He led the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and the American Athletic Conference championship game, where they lost 35-14 to Army. Tulane will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl on Sunday. Van Buren, Mendoza and Locke announced on social media they had entered the portal. Van Buren started eight games as a true freshmen for the Bulldogs. He threw for 1,886 yards on 55% passing with 16 total touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8 Southeastern Conference). He took over as the starter when Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to Florida on Sept. 21. Shapen has said he plans to return next season. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound passer from St. Frances Academy in Maryland, had two 300-yard performances for the Bulldogs, including 306 yards and three touchdown passes in a 41-31 road loss against Georgia. Mendoza threw for 3,004 yards in 2024 with 16 TDs, six interceptions and a 68.7 completion percentage. "For the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached," he posted. Locke passed for 1,936 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for Wisconsin this season. He said he will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has joined defensive tackle Mason Graham in the NFL draft. Johnson declared for the draft on Wednesday, one day after Graham decided he would also skip his senior season with the Wolverines. Both preseason All-America players are expected to be first-round picks. Johnson was limited to six games this year due to an injury. He had two interceptions, returning them both for touchdowns to set a school record with three scores off interceptions. Johnson picked off nine passes in three seasons. Graham played in all 12 games this season, finishing with 3 1/2 sacks and seven tackles for losses. He had 18 tackles for losses, including nine sacks, in his three-year career. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference and South Carolina defensive lineman Kyle Kennard is the top defensive player. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was voted the top newcomer on Wednesday while the Gamecocks' Shane Beamer is coach of the year in voting by the panel of 17 media members who cover the league. Sampson led the SEC and set school records by rushing for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdowns. He is tied for third nationally in rushing touchdowns, recording the league's fifth-most in a season. Sampson was chosen on all but two ballots. Mississippi wide receiver Tre Harris and his quarterback, Jaxson Dart, each got a vote. Kennard led the SEC with 11-1/2 sacks and 15-1/2 tackles for loss. He also had 10 quarterback hurries and forced three fumbles. Beamer led the Gamecocks to just their fifth nine-win season, including a school-record four wins over Top 25 opponents. They've won their last six games and ended the regular season with a win over eventual ACC champion Clemson. South Carolina plays Illinois on Dec. 31 in the Citrus Bowl. Pavia helped lead Vandy to its first bowl game since 2018 after transferring from New Mexico State. He passed for 2,133 yards and 17 touchdowns with four interceptions. He ran for another 716 yards and six touchdowns, directing an upset of Alabama. AMES, Iowa — Matt Campbell, who led Iowa State to its first 10-win season and became the program's all-time leader in coaching victories, has agreed to an eight-year contract that would keep him with the Cyclones through 2032. University president Wendy Wintersteen and athletic director Jamie Pollard made the announcement Wednesday, four days after the Cyclones lost to Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. “Given all the uncertainty currently facing college athletics, it was critical that we moved quickly to solidify the future of our football program,” Pollard said. “Matt is the perfect fit for Iowa State University and I am thrilled he wants to continue to lead our program. Leadership continuity is essential to any organization’s long-term success." The Cyclones won their first seven games for their best start since 1938 and are 10-3 heading into their game against Miami in the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 28. BRIEFLY FLAG PLANT: Ohio Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he's introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. MALZAHN: Gus Malzahn, who resigned as UCF’s coach last month to become Mike Norvell’s offensive coordinator at Florida State, said he chose to return to his coaching roots rather than remain a head coach distracted by a myriad of responsibilities. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 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The deceased was identified as Blessed Asukwo, officials said. An autopsy done Friday revealed he drowned, and his death was ruled an accident, according to the coroner's office. His body was discovered Thursday morning after more than 14 hours of searching, officials have said. Police and fire officials were first called out around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday and a water search was initiated. The driver was not immediately located. Officials from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources returned to the scene the next morning and located the body using sonar technology. The circumstances that caused the car to become submerged in the waterway are unknown. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Dyer Police Department at 219-865-1163.
NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time," said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.
N.H. wins first significant win in suit vs. MetaIsrael's Netanyahu claims progress in hostage exchange talks with Hamas: MediaUpdate 11/25/24: This starts our coverage of deals in the mid-tier giftable range. Our team will continue to monitor sales and add gift options to this list throughout the sale event. This was a particularly satisfying list to put together, and we even included some things you might even want to gift yourself to expand on other products you already own. In case you weren’t aware, Black Friday, this biggest sale event of the year, is coming up, taking place on November 29th only. As the tradition goes, it’s the best time of the year to shop and score major savings, making it the perfect time to get gifts for everyone on your list. The best part? You can start shopping and saving right now, as most retailers and manufacturers know that modern consumers don’t really think of Black Friday as a single holiday anymore. The bad news, however, is that if you are to look at the best early Black Friday deals , most of the focus is going to be on big-ticket items. But we know that you want to buy some things for yourself that don’t break the bank or to use this time to stock up on reasonably-priced gifts. Here, everything is $50 and under, making it a perfect gift list for people who are our typical Digital Trends readers. Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $49 $59 17% off One of the best early Black Friday Keurig deals , if you want to just make a single cup of coffee for yourself here and there, this has to be one of the most convenient ways to do so. Note that this has an iced coffee button, too, so this can roll around to be your summer go-to as well. JBL Clip 5 — $50 $80 38% off If you want an easy way to add some Bluetooth speakers to your belt loop, backpack, purse, or just about anywhere else, the JBL Clip 5 has become a great way to do so while it is $30 off. It even has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, allowing your giftee to withstand pretty much anything it faces. BLACK+DECKER 12V Max Cordless Drill/Driver — $36 $40 10% off This is an affordable drill/driver (meaning it both drills and drives screws in) that can help you assemble any gifts you have, put up mounts for monitors and more. Compare it with other cordless drill early Black Friday deals if you intend to do more than just the occasional bit of work. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $40 $60 33% off You may know about Fire TVs already, but you can make just about any device a Fire TV with this stick. Our Fire TV Stick 4K Max review marks the little device as a high-value-for-the-money product that gets the job done. JBL Tune 520BT — $40 $50 20% off The JBL Tune 520BT is a budget pair of headphones with foamy earpads and a 57-hour battery life. These are a great alternative pickup for those who care more about getting the sound in their ears than the equalizer settings and ANC quality, or just a good second pair of headphones you don’t have to worry so much about on a daily basis. Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Security Camera — $40 $100 60% off Get this cam by itself, or go with your existing Blink system. It works with your Alexa devices to give you a live view, or you can store event clips locally or to the cloud (with a subscription). If you want to add a bit of security to your life, now is the time to do so while you can get $60 off. Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) — $41 $70 41% off If you own a PS5 and have been complaining about a lack of games recently, this could be a good solution. With great haptic feedback and a delightful view of the road, this is the driving/racing game for those of us who want a simulation and not a cartoony world. Grab it now while it is $29 off. Xbox Wireless Controller — $44 $60 25% off If you own an Xbox or even picked up one of these early Black Friday gaming laptop deals , you already know that you can’t have enough controllers. Either get one for your single-player adventures or pick up a second (or third, or fourth!) to bring someone extra along for the ride. Lego Marvel Dancing Groot — $36 $45 20% off This 459-piece Lego playset builds Groot, and he dances! There’s a built-in rotating spinner in the back that controls his movements. This is fun for those who like Marvel as well as those interested in tinkering with moving parts to see how things work, and it is a great gift for a variety of people. Ticket to Ride — $44 $55 20% off Ticket to Ride is the classic set collection and route-planning board game where you compete to create routes across the US and score big. Also featured in our best early Black Friday board game deals collection, this one is a certified modern classic. How to choose items under $50 on Black Friday Black Friday is a great day for big-dollar items, but what about small and lower-priced items? At first thought, you might consider it a wasted moment to spend your dollars on something cheaper when the big stuff is on sale. However, when you think about it, it does come down to percentages. If you buy 10 items where you save $10 each, that’s the same as buying one item and saving $100. As a result, we consider this also a great time to buy gifts, stock up on stocking stuffers, and get accessories for products that you already love. How we chose these items under $50 for Black Friday We know a bit about what the typical Digital Trends reader likes by now. Of course, that’s partially because these are the types of things we like and write about, and you come along for the ride. As a result, generally speaking, the items above should reflect some of your interests. Zooming out further, the deals above also reflect a sense of the time of year and the goals of people looking for items under $50 — they’re largely good gifts or things that will fit in with what you currently have. Finally, we put the effort into finding products that were actually good deals and items that were at low prices.
French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis. Macron named former prime minister Elisabeth Borne, 63, education minister in a new cabinet under centrist Bayrou, announced Elysee secretary-general Alexis Kohler. Another former premier, Manuel Valls, 62, returned as overseas territories minister, while former interior minister Gerald Darmanin became justice minister. Both Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot kept their jobs, the presidency said. Lecornu, a 38-year-old loyalist with a keen political nose, has served in every government since Macron's first election as president in 2017. Conservative Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration, and right-wing Culture Minister Rachida Dati, also stayed in their posts. The difficult job of delivering a budget plan for next year falls to Eric Lombard, head of public-sector lender Caisse des Depots (CDC), who was named economy minister. "I'm very proud of the team we're presenting this evening," Bayrou said on X, adding his "experienced" cabinet would aim to "rebuild trust". The inclusion of two former prime ministers indicates Macron's desire for a heavyweight government that will enjoy stability and not share the fate of Bayrou's predecessor, Michel Barnier, ousted in a no-confidence vote. Bayrou had hoped to bring in figures from the left, right and centre to protect his government from possible censure, but his 35-member team does not include any members of the left-wing coalition New Popular Front. Macron will assemble Bayrou's team on January 3 for a first Council of Ministers meeting, the presidency said. Barnier was brought down over his failure to win support for an austerity budget to shore up France's shaky finances with spending cuts and tax rises. The priority for 73-year-old Bayrou is to make sure his government can survive a no-confidence vote and that it passes a cost-cutting budget for 2025. The unexpected comeback of Valls, premier from 2014 to 2016, as the head of the overseas territories ministry indicates the importance of the post after authorities were strongly criticised for their response to the deadly cyclone on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, which killed at least 35 people. Darmanin had long been known to covet the post of foreign minister, but after days of intense discussions will have to content himself with the justice ministry. Just before the official announcement, heavyweight right-wing politician Xavier Bertrand, who had been tipped for the health ministry, announced he would not be part of the government. He alleged that it had been formed with the implicit "backing" of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who will play a key role in ensuring its survival. "The prime minister informed me this morning, contrary to what he had proposed yesterday, that he was no longer in a position to entrust me with responsibility for the justice ministry due to opposition from (Le Pen's) National Rally," Bertrand said in a statement. "Despite his new proposals, I refuse to take part in a government of France formed with the backing of Marine Le Pen." Bertrand is a major irritant for the far right, which he has long opposed. Le Pen on March 31, 2025 faces the verdict in an embezzlement trial on charges she denies. If convicted, she could lose the chance of standing in the 2027 elections and with it her best chance yet of winning the presidency. The announcement came as France observed a day of mourning for victims in cyclone-hit Mayotte, France's poorest overseas territory. Bayrou, the head of the centrist MoDem group, which is allied to Macron's party, was appointed on December 13. He is the sixth prime minister of Macron's mandate. Many already predict Bayrou will struggle to survive. France has been mired in deadlock since Macron gambled on snap elections this summer in the hopes of bolstering his authority. The move backfired, with voters electing a parliament fractured between three rival blocs. Le Pen suggested Macron has been weakened by months of political crisis and would eventually have to resign. "I am preparing for an early presidential election," she told French newspaper Le Parisien last week. bur-as/jhbThe NBA fined guard $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees of Saturday's game between Minnesota and the visiting . In a news release, the league said Edwards used "inappropriate and profane language" during a postgame media session after the Timberwolves' loss. It marks the second time in two weeks that Edwards' postgame comments have cost him cash. The 23-year-old was fined $25,000 on Dec. 9 for using profane language during an interview after Minnesota won at Golden State 107-90 three days earlier. A two-time All-Star, Edwards leads the Timberwolves (14-13) with 25.6 points per game this season to go with 5.4 rebounds and four assists per contest.
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