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mega q Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Golden Boy award on Wednesday -- the youngest winner of the prize for the best under-21 men's player in the world -- while Barça Femení star Vicky López scooped the Golden Girl award. Yamal, 17, becomes the third Barça player to win the men's award in the last four years, following in the footsteps of teammates Pedri and Gavi . Meanwhile, López won the third edition of the women's award after Jule Brand and Linda Caicedo. Editor's Picks Lewandowski joins exclusive 100 UCL goals club 22h ESPN News Services Messi 'hugely proud' of Flick's Barcelona side 5d Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens Barça to close singing section due to unpaid fines 1d Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens Yamal succeeds Real Madrid 's Jude Bellingham , who won the trophy last year. Other previous winners since the illustrious prize was established by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport in 2003 include Erling Haaland , Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi . It is the latest in a string of accolades Yamal has received since making his debut for Barça's senior side as a 15-year-old in 2023. In October, he won the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, becoming the youngest ever winner of the award which also recognises the best under-21 player in men's football. Yamal also finished eighth in the voting for the Ballon d'Or on the back of a breakout year for club and country, helping Spain win the European Championship last summer and playing a prominent role in a new-look Barça side under Hansi Flick. At the Euros, he was named Young Player of the Tournament, included in the Team of the Tournament and his semifinal goal against France was named the Goal of the Tournament. For Barça, he has broken various age-related records for appearances, goals and assists. In 16 appearances across all competitions this season he has scored six goals and provided eight assists. He has missed Barça's last three games with an ankle injury but coach Flick, speaking after Tuesday's win against Brest in the Champions League, said he could return for Saturday's LaLiga game against Las Palmas .Judge to hear arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department and Google are set to make closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. The arguments in federal court Monday in northern Virginia come as Google is already facing a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine. The Justice Department says it will seek the breakup of Google to remedy its search engine monopoly. The case focuses not on the search engine but on technology that matches online advertisers to consumers on the internet. A judge is expected to rule by the end of the year. ‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel DALLAS (AP) — The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car. Thanksgiving Day falling so late this year has altered traditional travel patterns. At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration says a shortage of air traffic controllers could cause flight delays. Transportation analytics company INRIX says roads could be congested on Monday with both commuters and returning holiday travelers. Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings Macy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue. The company did provide some preliminary results for its third quarter, including that net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74 billion. It anticipates reporting its full third-quarter financial results by Dec. 11. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans Monday to hand more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage in North Carolina that started Monday morning. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. The companies contract with American Airlines to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. Airport officials say this holiday travel season is expected to be the busiest on record. The companies have acknowledged the seriousness of a strike during the holiday travel season. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. ‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those who use credit cards for the service face higher interest expenses. The data firm Adobe Analytics predicts shoppers will spend 11.4% more this holiday season using buy now, pay later than they did a year ago. Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. The reduction is largely a byproduct of the $3 billion that Intel is also receiving to provide computer chips to the military. President Joe Biden announced the agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans in March. The changes to Intel’s funding are not related to the company’s financial record or milestones. Stock market today: Wall Street rises near records as Treasury yields ease NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising near records and adding to last week’s gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday and was just below its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 395 points to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has advocated for reducing the U.S. government’s deficit, which could soothe some worries that had been building on Wall Street. Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy case to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars A federal judge in Texas is set to hold a hearing on whether the satirical news outlet The Onion made a valid bid for the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who alleges a bankruptcy auction was marred by fraud and collusion. The hearing is set for Monday afternoon. It's not clear how soon the bankruptcy judge will rule. He could allow The Onion to move forward with its purchase, order a new auction or even name the only other bidder as the winner. 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News Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. For anyone looking to stock up on a home gym or redo their ping pong kit before the holiday season, thousands of premium sporting and furniture stock will be up for grabs from $1 a pop. The mega-sale comes after major online retailer T & R International collapsed into liquidation. The firm’s entire inventory is to be auctioned off before Christmas. The stock, valued at around $7 million, will be sold off in a fire sale in 20 auctions across three locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. While the auctions are facilitated online by Lloyds Auctions , the responsibility falls on purchasers to pick-up their items from the warehouse, where buyers will be required to show a photo ID in order to collect. Inspections can also be arranged at various warehouse locations from 9am – 2pm. Lee Haymes, CEO at Lloyd Auctions, at one of the national warehouses. Picture: YouTube via Lloyds Auctions Payment will be due 48 hours “after the fall of the hammer,” with the first auction closing tomorrow, Tuesday November 26. Beyond commercial gym equipment, products like electric bikes, pool tables, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, and massage chairs are also on offer. The products are unreserved, with brand new and showroom models starting at $1. The sale includes fitness tools alongside lifestyle and wellbeing equipment. Picture: YouTube via Lloyds Auctions “Lloyds, in partnership with Hilco APAC, are under strict instructions to sell everything, and to sell it as fast as possible,” Lee Haymes, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyds Auctions said. At the time of writing, a Cadillac pilates trapeze table valued at $3,599.99 was bidding for $440 in the Sydney showroom, while a $2400 motorised wheelchair (E-chair) was sitting at $130 in Melbourne. T & R International, which also operated as T & R Sports Leisure and Bike Scooter Hub entered liquidation after an embattled year, when almost 500 complaints were lodged in NSW and Queensland Fair Trading jurisdictions about potential breaches of consumer law. At the time of its collapse in October 2024, the company owed around $7 million to creditors and $4.5 million to customers who were yet to receive their products. It followed A Current Affair report that detailed a number of customers who said they had been sold defective products and denied refunds, as well as being misled on purchases and being sold products that never arrived. More Coverage ‘Loser’: 28yo heartbroken by zero sales Mary Madigan Aussie company collapses owing millions Originally published as Retailer T & R International collapses, all stock from $1 More related stories Federal Election Coalition’s huge $50k housing move In a huge move for those looking to get into the housing market, the Coalition is promising a major change to first home deposits. Read more Golf ‘Loves his grass’: LIV gun ups his obsession Keeping grounded after signing multimillion-dollar LIV contracts is easy for two Australian stars who share a similar obsession. Read more

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli soldiers raided a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza, with most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent. Israel's bombardment and ground invasion in Gaza has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between fighters and civilians in its count. The war was sparked by Hamas’s attack on southern Israel in October 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage by Palestinian militants. Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, although only two thirds are believed to still be alive. Here’s the latest: Israeli ceasefire negotiators are returning from Qatar after ‘a significant week,’ prime minister’s office says JERUSALEM — The Israeli negotiating team working on a ceasefire returned from Qatar to Israel on Tuesday, the prime minister’s office said, after what it called “a significant week” of talks. After months of deadlock, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt resumed their mediation efforts in recent weeks and reported greater willingness by the warring sides to reach a deal. According to Egyptian and Hamas officials, the proposed agreement would take place in phases and include a halt in fighting, an exchange of captive Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a surge in aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Israel says Hamas is holding 100 hostages, over one-third of whom are believed to be dead. On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “some progress” in efforts to reach a deal, but added he did not know how long it would take. Israeli soldiers force patients to evacuate a hospital in northern Gaza, some on foot, Palestinian health officials say CAIRO — Israeli soldiers took control of a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Tuesday. Some of the patients had to walk to another hospital while others were driven by paramedics, according to Health Ministry spokesperson Zaher al-Wahidi. He did not specify how many patients had evacuated. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. The army later said its soldiers had left the hospital. The military said it had assisted with evacuating the patients and had not ordered the hospital closed. However, al-Wahidi said only one doctor and maintenance person were left behind. The Indonesian Hospital is one of three hospitals left largely inaccessible in the northernmost part of Gaza because Israel has imposed a tight siege there since launching an offensive in early October. The Israeli army said Tuesday’s operation at the Indonesian Hospital came after militants carried out attacks from the hospital for the past month, including launching anti-tank missiles and planting explosive devices in the surrounding area. The Health Ministry accused Israel of “besieging and directly targeting” the three hospitals in northern Gaza. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, said Israeli drones detonated explosives near the hospital and that 20 people were wounded, including five medical staff. The Israeli military declined to comment on the operation around the hospital. Syrian Christians protest to demand greater protections after a Christmas tree is burned DAMASCUS — Scores of Syrian Christians protested in the capital Damascus on Tuesday, demanding greater protections for their religious minority after a Christmas tree was set on fire in the city of Hama a day earlier. Many of the insurgents who now rule Syria are jihadis, although Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the main rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has renounced longtime ties to al-Qaida and spent years depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. It remains unclear who set the Christmas tree on fire Monday, which was condemned by a representative of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham who visited the town and addressed the community. “This act was committed by people who are not Syrian, and they will be punished beyond your expectations," the HTS representative said in a video widely shared on social media. "The Christmas tree will be fully restored by this evening.” On Tuesday, protesters marched through the streets of Bab Touma in Damascus, shouting slogans against foreign fighters and carrying large wooden crosses. “We demand that Syria be for all Syrians. We want a voice in the future of our country,” said Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II of the Syriac Orthodox Church as he addressed the crowd in a church courtyard, assuring them of Christians’ rights in Syria. Since HTS led a swift offensive that overthrew President Bashar Assad earlier this month, Syria’s minority communities have been on edge, uncertain of how they will be treated under the emerging rebel-led government. “We are here to demand a democratic and free government for one people and one nation,” another protester said. “We stand united — Muslims and Christians. No to sectarianism.” Qatar says Gaza ceasefire negotiations are ongoing DOHA — Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said that ceasefire negotiations to end the war in Gaza were ongoing in Doha in cooperation with Egyptian, Qatari, and American mediators. “We will not leave any door unopened in pursuit of reaching an agreement,” said Majid al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday. Al Ansari added that rumors the ceasefire would be reached before Christmas are “speculation.” The ceasefire negotiations come at a time when winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. Families of the approximately 100 hostages who have been held for 445 days in Gaza are also worried their loved ones will not survive another winter. In a press conference, al-Ansari also called on the international community to lift sanctions on Syria as quickly as possible on Tuesday. “The reason was the crimes of the previous regime, and that regime, with all of its authority, is no longer in place, therefor the causes for these sanctions no longer exist today,” he said. US journalist missing in Syria since 2012 is believed to be alive, says aid group DAMASCUS, Syria — American journalist Austin Tice is believed to be still alive, according to the head of an international aid group. Nizar Zakka, who runs the Hostage Aid Worldwide organization, said there has never been any proof that Tice, who has been missing since 2012, is dead. Zakka told reporters in Damascus on Tuesday that Tice was alive in January and being held by the authorities of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad. He added that U.S. President Joe Biden said in August that Tice was alive. Zakka said he believes Tice was transferred between security agencies over the past 12 years, including in an area where Iranian-backed fighters were operating. Asked if it was possible Tice had been taken out of the country, Zakka said Assad most likely kept him in Syria as a potential bargaining chip. Biden said Dec. 8 that his administration believed Tice was alive and was committed to bringing him home, although he also acknowledged that “we have no direct evidence” of his status. A former Israeli hostage dies TEL AVIV, Israel — Hannah Katzir, an Israeli woman who was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, and freed in a brief ceasefire last year, has died. She was 78. The Hostages Families Forum, a group representing the families of people taken captive, confirmed the death Tuesday but did not disclose the cause. Her daughter, Carmit Palty Katzir, said in a statement that her mother’s “heart could not withstand the terrible suffering since Oct. 7.” Katzir’s husband, Rami, was killed during the attack by militants who raided their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her son Elad was also kidnapped and his body was recovered in April by the Israeli military, who said he had been killed in captivity. She spent 49 days in captivity and was freed in late November 2023. Shortly after Katzir was freed, her daughter told Israeli media that she had been hospitalized with heart issues attributed to “difficult conditions and starvation” while she was held captive. Israeli air defense system intercepts projectile launched from Yemen TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel's military said the projectile was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, but it set off air raid sirens overnight in the country's populous central area, sending residents looking for cover. Israel’s rescue service Magen David Adom said a 60-year-old woman was seriously wounded after being hurt on her way to a protected space. There was no immediate comment from Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. It was the third time in a week that fire from Yemen set off sirens in Israel. On Saturday, a missile slammed into a playground in Tel Aviv, injuring 16, after Israel’s air defense system failed to intercept it. Earlier last week, Israeli jets struck Yemen’s rebel-held capital and a port city, killing nine. Israel said the strikes were in response to previous Houthi attacks.None

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Stocks wavered in afternoon trading, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.5 per cent, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones fell 78 points, or 0.2 per cent. Both indexes set records on Tuesday. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.1 per cent. Wall Street’s tech giants retreated on Wednesday. Credit: AP The Australian sharemarket is set to inch up, with futures at 4.56am AEDT pointing to a rise of 14 points, or 0.1 per cent, at the open. The ASX added 0.6 per cent on Wednesday. Losses for tech heavyweights helped pull the broader market lower. Semiconductor giant Nvidia slipped 3.3 per cent. Its huge value gives it outsized influence on market indexes. Microsoft fell 1.1 per cent. Several personal computer makers added to Big Tech’s heavy weight on the market following their latest earnings reports. Loading HP sank 12.6 per cent after giving investors a weaker-than-expected earnings forecast for its current quarter. Dell slumped 12.1 per cent after its latest quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts. Gains for financial and health care companies helped counter Big Tech’s downward pull. The US economy expanded at a healthy 2.8 per cent annual pace from July through September, according to the Commerce Department, leaving its original estimate of third-quarter growth unchanged. The growth was driven by strong consumer spending and a surge in exports. The update follows a report on Tuesday from the Conference Board that said confidence among US consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Consumers have been driving economic growth, but the latest round of earnings reports from retailers shows a mixed and more cautious picture. Department store operator Nordstrom fell 10.3 per cent after warning investors about a trend toward weakening sales that started in late October. Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters jumped 15.9 per cent after beating analysts’ third-quarter financial forecasts. Weeks earlier, retail giant Target gave investors a discouraging forecast for the holiday season, while Walmart provided a more encouraging forecast. Consumers, though resilient, are still facing pressure from inflation. The latest update from the US government shows that inflation accelerated last month. The personal consumption expenditures index, or PCE, rose to 2.3 per cent in October from 2.1 per cent in September. Overall, the rate of inflation has been falling broadly since it peaked more than two years ago. The PCE, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, was just below 7.3 per cent in June of 2022. Another measure of inflation, the consumer price index, peaked at 9.1 per cent at the same time. The latest inflation data, though, is a sign that the rate of inflation seems to be stalling as it falls to within range of the Fed’s target of 2 per cent. The central bank started raising its benchmark interest rate from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023 and held it there in order to tame inflation. The Fed started cutting its benchmark interest rate in September, followed by a second cut in November. Wall Street expects a similar quarter-point cut at the central bank’s upcoming meeting in December. Loading “Today’s data shouldn’t change views of the likely path for disinflation, however bumpy,” said David Alcaly, lead macroeconomic strategist at Lazard Asset Management. “But a lot of observers, probably including some at the Fed, are looking for reasons to get more hawkish on the outlook given the potential for inflationary policy change like new tariffs.” President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office in January. That could shock the economy by raising prices on a wide range of goods and accelerating the rate of inflation. Such a shift could prompt the Fed to rethink future cuts to interest rates. Treasury yields slipped in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.24 per cent from 4.30 per cent late Tuesday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which more closely follows expected actions by the Fed, fell to 4.21 per cent from 4.25 per cent late Tuesday. US markets will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving. AP The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. World markets Wall Street Shares Most Viewed in Business Loading

the seven-time Olympic champion, isn't just dominating the world of gymnastics-she's also turning heads at games with her unique fashion choices. But here's why her game day looks have less to do with meticulous planning and more to do with spontaneity and confidence. In a recent video, . "Honestly, I reach out to some of the creators that make the apparel, and I say, 'Surprise me!'" she explained, laughing. While many would expect the fashion-forward gymnast to have a detailed game plan for her outfits, she opts for a refreshing sense of spontaneity. : "I have no ideas. I let them kind of free-ball it and surprise me." This candid approach not only showcases her trust in fashion creators but also her confidence to embrace the unexpected. Despite her casual attitude, Simone's game-day looks have become a favorite among fans, blending sporty and chic elements with ease. Whether she's cheering for the Bears or rocking the latest apparel, one thing is clear: Simone Biles knows how to make an impression. In the 2024 season, has been an active contributor to the Bears' defense. His experience and skills have been valuable assets as the team navigates a competitive season. Simone Biles, for her part, has been a consistent supporter, attending her matches and showing her pride through her stylish appearances on match day. The Bears are scheduled to play against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET. Simone Biles' match-day approach to fashion inspires others to let go of perfection and embrace the journey. Whether on the mat or at a football match, Simone continues to prove that her style-both in life and fashion-is as iconic as her athletic achievements.

Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian discusses Jake Paul's legacy in boxing and the recent claims of the fight against Mike Tyson being rigged. Jake Paul ’s next opponent in the ring has been highly debated after defeating Mike Tyson by unanimous decision, but one boxer is very serious about making it happen. In fact, Ryan Garcia vowed to end Paul’s entire boxing career if they could set something up. "He was trying to beat up on Uncle Mike," Garcia said on Uncrowned’s " The Ariel Helwani Show " on Tuesday. "Like I said, the same way I feel about Manny Pacquiao, the same way I feel about this. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jake Paul speaks during Fanatics Fest Press Conference at Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) "We said we could run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the Canelo [Alvarez] camp — this is before he boxed. So, I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it." Garcia already has a fight on the books for the end of this year, as he’s set to go against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo on Dec. 30. Anpo took on Manny Pacquiao back in July, which led Garcia to want to fight him. It’s a similar situation now with Garcia wanting to fight Paul. TROUBLED BOXER RYAN GARCIA SUSPENDED FOR 1 YEAR AFTER POSITIVE PED TEST, GOES ON WILD SOCIAL MEDIA RANT However, Oscar De La Hoya , who owns Golden Boy Promotions which Garcia is signed under, laid down the hammer on Tuesday night regarding the boxer’s exhibition with Anpo. "Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights," he posted on X. "The organizers of this event have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur. As no such sign-off has been given, as of today there is no event with Ryan Garcia." Garcia is still serving a one-year suspension, which expires in April 2025, after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine before his bout with Devin Haney, which was ruled no contest despite him winning in the ring. The ban prevents Garcia from participating in professional boxing, though it’s the reason why he agreed to an exhibition, which isn’t considered a pro match. Devin Haney defends a punch from Ryan Garcia at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) Garcia went on a rollercoaster ride leading up to the Haney bout, with many questioning if he was even in the right headspace to be getting in a ring. Garcia broke down on live streams, claiming to be smoking marijuana and was criticized for his erratic behavior. "I was going through a hard time in my life, and I’m thankful that I got through that moment in my life," Garcia told Helwani. "I’m much more calm, and I think that’s the way I want to live — not so much craziness in my life. It’s not good for me." Now, if a Garcia-Paul fight were to get on the books, it would be interesting to see what weight class these two would fight at. Paul beefed up to fight Tyson in the sanctioned fight, and Garcia even said he would move up to 185 pounds if need be. Garcia walks around at 165 to 170 pounds, though he said he planned to return to 140 or 147 pounds when he is able to resume his pro career. Weight doesn’t matter for Garcia, though, as he’s confident he would have Paul on the canvas. Ryan Garcia speaks on stage during the Ryan Garcia v Devin Haney New York press tour at Palladium Times Square on Feb. 27, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "If Jake fights the way he fought with Mike, I genuinely believe I would knock him out within four (or) five rounds," Garcia said. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

American Airlines resumes flights after a tech issue caused a nationwide groundstopLittle girls dream of having a dad like Donald Nordahl. A dad who supports their aspirations of playing basketball. This was especially true in a time not so long ago — the late 1980s, into the 1990s — when Cindy Hoskins grew up in Tucson. There weren’t the opportunities there are today for youth girls’ teams and leagues. At 10 years old, Hoskins tried out for a boys’ team at Ott YMCA and was the only girl on the team — a shooting guard. Soon after, Nordahl bought season tickets for Arizona women’s basketball — some of the best seats in McKale Center right behind where today the UA’s ESPN+ stream team of Cindy Brunson and Joan Bonvicini sit — because he wanted his daughter to see women playing the game at a high level. Hoskins would go on to become a ball girl for the Wildcats, go to the coach’s summer camps and eventually played on the girls team at Sahuaro High School. Her dad went to all her games. That was 36 years ago, and Nordahl, now 82 years old, is still going to all Wildcat home games. Donald Nordahl is a longtime season ticket holder for Arizona women’s basketball. Nordahl poses for a photo before the start of the Weber State game at McKale Center on Dec. 16, 2024. “I like to see players develop year to year,” Nordahl said. “I really look forward to watching all the games, this is a lot of fun.” Back then, the price of a single ticket was $2. Now, it’s $12. His vantage point is also different as he gave up those close-to-the-action seats for one high above the court on the east side of the arena. Around five years ago, it became too difficult to get to his previous section with his scooter (he has Parkinson’s, a lung disease and is hard of hearing). Still, he hasn’t missed one game in all those years. Before his daughters went to college, he bought a duplex a mile away from McKale and now can be seen heading to games on his scooter towing an oxygen generator. He’s made friends with his seatmates in this newer section. He’s attended other UA sports, including football and softball, but it’s women’s basketball that really stuck with him. This love for women’s basketball started well before his daughter played. His mom played the game in high school. This was back when there were three players on offense, three on defense and they couldn’t cross the center line. Nordahl’s mom was a center — the tallest player at 5-6 — who liked to score and was aggressive. Nordahl didn’t play the game, those basketball genes seemed to have skipped a generation to Hoskins. “She showed an interest in basketball at a very young age; I was very surprised,” Nordahl said. “We walked up to the school (where they had a basketball hoop) and she couldn’t get the ball up more than 2 or 3 feet. I thought, ‘That’s the last time we’ll be here.’ But it was just the beginning.” Hoskins said that her friend could do it but she couldn’t and so she kept trying. In the beginning, she could only hit the net. “She kept doing that and I saw that she was a natural shooter, she liked basketball, so she kept going,” Nordahl said. As Nordahl turned his attention back to the court, he recalled his favorite Wildcats — across four coaches from June Olkowksi, Bonvicini, Niya Butts and now Adia Barnes. He reeled off some of the best to don a Wildcat uniform from the late Shawntinice Polk and Dee-Dee Wheeler to Brenda Pantoja and Felecity Willis. His memories of Barnes when she played was her quickness and how she didn’t look tall enough to play post (at 5-11, she was an undersized post in college). Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks to her players in the second half at McKale Center on Dec. 16, 2024. Arizona won 87-66. When Barnes was hired to lead the program in 2016, a friend of his who played on the Arizona men’s basketball team, the late Eddie Brown, told Nordahl, “You just watch, this team is going to do something special and is going to be a special program.” That’s what happened as Barnes put Arizona back on the map from winning the 2019 WNIT Championship to just missing out on bringing home the NCAA trophy in 2021, losing by one point to Stanford in the title game. In the midst of all of this, the Wildcats have brought many who developed into high-performing players. There are now eight Wildcats from the Barnes era playing basketball professionally (Aari McDonald, Trinity Baptiste, Cate Reese, Jade Loville, Shania Pellington, Bendu Yeaney, Esmery Martinez and Helena Pueyo.) Two others retired over the last 18 months or so (Sam Thomas and Dominique McBryde). Those players, the ones who developed, are the ones that Nordahl kept coming back to. He really isn’t a fan of all the moves in the extra transfer portal or paying of players. He saw the other path work over three decades and enjoys watching the day-to-day growth of these athletes. One who stood out was Pueyo — who stayed in Tucson for all five years. Last spring, Pueyo took over all aspects of the game from setting up her teammates, scoring herself, playing lockdown defense, as well as becoming UA’s career steals leader. “She didn’t start shooting until she was a senior and she had to,” Nordahl said. “She was a very unselfish player and I like that.” Who: Arizona Wildcats (10-4) vs. Utah Utes (10-2) Where: McKale Center When: Noon Tuesday Watch: ESPN+ Listen: 1400-AM Contact sports reporter PJ Brown at pjbrown@tucson.com . On X(Twitter): @PJBrown09 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. 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