
Article content NEW YORK — 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 35 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 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. In 1995, he hosted the World Figure Skating Championships and the following year hosted NBC’s daytime coverage of the Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta. 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 35 and 38. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season. He won local Emmy Awards during his long career and was the recipient of the 2007 Pat Summerall Award for excellence in sports broadcasting. Outside of his career as a sportscaster, Gumbel was affiliated with the March of Dimes for three decades, including as a member of its board of trustees. He also was a member of the Sports Council for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for 16 years.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the marketHedge fund manager Scott Bessent is a credible, safe choice for US Treasury secretary -- and one that is likely positive for markets -- observers said Saturday following President-elect Donald Trump's highly anticipated nomination. His selection came after competition for the top economic job spilled into the open last weekend, with the world's richest man Elon Musk throwing his support instead behind Trump's transition team co-chair Howard Lutnick. Lutnick has since been named commerce secretary to lead Trump's tariff and trade agenda, and Bessent's nomination days later appears to be uncontroversial for now. "Scott Bessent is a credible, mainstream pick for Treasury Secretary," said Jason Furman, a professor at Harvard University and former top White House economic adviser. "I could see previous administrations as having chosen him," Furman, a former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, told AFP. But a key difference is that Bessent, 62, has had to adopt and defend views on topics like tariffs, in a way "he never would have in pursuit of the job for a previous Republican administration." Tariffs are a key part of Trump's economic agenda, with the Republican president-elect vowing sweeping duties on allies and adversaries alike. In an opinion piece published earlier this month on Fox News, Bessent defended the potential use of tariffs as a means to raise revenue for the government, protect strategic US industries and negotiate with trading partners. He would be one of the first openly gay Cabinet officials if confirmed by the Senate, and the first at the helm of the Treasury Department. Jens Nordvig, chief executive of data and analytics firm Exante Data who has worked with Bessent, drew a contrast between his demeanor and that of other Trump supporters. While some Trump allies have a tendency towards "general sweeping statements," Bessent is an "analytical thinker, and he communicates accordingly," Nordvig told AFP. He counts Bessent among his early clients. "I would expect his messaging to be very focused, to get his key points across, without any unnecessary flamboyance or gusto," Nordvig added of the Wall Street veteran. Calling Bessent a "safe choice," Brookings senior fellow in economic studies David Wessel told AFP: "He will be an adult in the room for the Trump administration." Besides Bessent, others seen as top contenders for Treasury chief in recent days included former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, Apollo Global Management chief executive Marc Rowan, and Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty. It remains to be seen if Bessent will be a big influence "moderating some of the administration's more aggressive trade policy" or simply be a spokesman, Wessel said. He does not have much experience in dealing with Congress either, and this would be important next year as the Trump administration works to raise the debt ceiling and effort a tax bill to deliver on his economic promises. Bessent would also have to grapple with the country's debt burden, with debt borrowed at much lower interest rates previously and Trump's plans estimated to add trillions over time. In an open letter published Saturday, Nordvig called for "thoughtful leadership" at the Treasury, saying a realistic approach to tax cuts and bond issuance was needed. He also sounded a hopeful note, saying Bessent would work to reduce extreme risks for markets. Krishna Guha, vice chairman of Evercore ISI, believes Bessent's nomination "will be well received by financial markets," given his deep understanding of markets and macro conditions. Guha also warned of the risk of bond yields spiking and "pushing up mortgage rates and tanking the housing market, while also causing stocks to sell off." In his past administration, Trump has viewed the stock market as a gauge of his success. bys/md
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As the summer transfer window approaches, Arsenal are reportedly considering bolstering their squad by adding a left winger to their ranks. The Gunners have experienced a mixed season so far, with inconsistency in their attacking performances leading to scrutiny over their goal-scoring capabilities. With their expected goals (xG) in open play ranking near the bottom of the Premier League table, the North London club is now looking to address their deficiencies in the final third.
PEQUOT LAKES — For the second straight weekend Crosby-Ironton pulled off a first-place sweep at a dance competition. This time C-I won both the kick and jazz divisions at the Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus Invite Saturday, Nov. 23. ADVERTISEMENT Total team points were unavailable for the kick category, but C-I received three rank points for kick and jazz. “t was another great day of competition at the mixed class invite,” C-I head coach Rachel Norwood said. “We had a few execution and timing errors in our performances, but we feel good about where our scores have been landing overall. We will continue to work on cleaning, confidence and performance quality in the coming weeks before our first conference meet.” C-I collected 305 total points for its jazz win. Aitkin placed fourth in jazz with 12 rank points and 269 total points. Little Falls landed in fifth with 15 rank points and 261 points and PLPRB finished sixth with 16 rank points and 253 total points. “Our teams performed really well,” Aitkin head coach Colleen Christensen said. “Our scores improved in nearly every category over last week and we had fewer errors. We spent a lot of practice this week drilling the choreography and working on execution and routine effectiveness so we were pleased to see that our hard work was awarded with higher scores, especially in those areas. We don't compete again until Dec. 14, so the upcoming weeks will be focused on cleaning and refining the choreography, adding difficulty and improving our technique and stamina." Aitkin placed third in kick with 10 rank points followed by Little Falls in fourth and PLPRB in sixth.Wang Chuqin's thoughtful response to the Eagle-Eye challenge highlights the importance of considering the implications of new technologies on traditional sports. While technological advancements can offer significant benefits in terms of precision and efficiency, they must be implemented thoughtfully and with careful consideration for maintaining the essence of the game. By engaging in open dialogue and exploring alternative solutions, players and officials can work together to ensure that table tennis remains a fair and enjoyable sport for all participants.UK reaches landmark deal with Germany to prosecute gangs behind small boat crisis
In a recent interview, the former Spanish Foreign Minister shared insightful perspectives on the evolving relationship between China and the European Union, emphasizing the delicate balance of cooperation and challenges that define this important dynamic.Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last timeGermany to tighten criminal law as people-smuggling ‘action plan’ agreed with UKRADCOM ( NASDAQ:RDCM – Get Free Report ) was upgraded by stock analysts at StockNews.com from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday. Separately, Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $14.00 price target on shares of RADCOM in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Get Our Latest Analysis on RDCM RADCOM Price Performance Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. AWM Investment Company Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of RADCOM by 5.7% during the 1st quarter. AWM Investment Company Inc. now owns 840,795 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $9,383,000 after acquiring an additional 45,000 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its holdings in shares of RADCOM by 30.2% during the 3rd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 304,064 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,144,000 after acquiring an additional 70,544 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in RADCOM by 4.4% in the first quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 116,551 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,301,000 after buying an additional 4,935 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in RADCOM by 6.2% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 95,808 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $881,000 after buying an additional 5,628 shares during the period. Finally, Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new position in RADCOM in the first quarter valued at approximately $159,000. 48.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About RADCOM ( Get Free Report ) RADCOM Ltd. provides 5G ready cloud-native, network intelligence, and service assurance solutions for telecom operators or communication service providers (CSPs). It offers RADCOM ACE, including RADCOM Service Assurance, a cloud-native, 5G-ready, and virtualized service assurance solutions, which allows telecom operators to gain end-to-end network visibility and customer experience insights across all networks; RADCOM Network Visibility, a cloud-native network packet broker and filtering solution that allows CSPs to manage network traffic at scale across multiple cloud environments, and control the visibility layer to perform analysis of select datasets; and RADCOM Network Insights, a business intelligence solution that offers insights for multiple use cases enabled by data captured and correlated through RADCOM Network Visibility and RADCOM Service Assurance. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for RADCOM Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for RADCOM and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Despite a resounding defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan in 1980, the Democrat forged a new path promoting causes such as electoral probity abroad, social justice and drives to rid the world of medical conditions. His first foreign visit as president was to the UK where then prime minister James Callaghan, as well as the usual visits in London, took his guest to the North East with a visit to Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington – the village bearing the name of the first ever president. Mr Carter delighted crowds in the North East by saying “Howay the lads” during a speech to the assembled throng. He also received a miner’s lamp from 12-year-old Ian McEree in Washington. The 39th US president also carried out more traditional presidential duties, including meetings with western European leaders during his time in London while the Cold War was still ongoing. The practising Baptist continued his globetrotting ways after leaving power, even without Air Force One as his vehicle. He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn from all corners of the world.