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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. The Buccaneers will need help to repeat in the NFC South, but only if they first and foremost give themselves a chance. That means winning their remaining games at home against Carolina and New Orleans, while the Atlanta Falcons lose at least once in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Bucs (8-7) and Falcons share the best record in the division, however Atlanta holds the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series between the teams. Tampa Bay, which has won three consecutive division titles, is the only NFC team that has made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. “We’ve got to take care of business or else we’ve got no shot,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after a 26-24 loss at Dallas cost the Bucs control of the NFC South race. “This one, we’ve got to take it on the chin,” Mayfield added. “It’s a short week. It’s Christmas week. We’ve got to focus on Carolina and figure out a way to win.” If Atlanta is able to maintain its lead, Tampa Bay could make the postseason as a wild card if the Bucs win out and the Commanders lose twice. Coach Todd Bowles sounds confident that his players understand the challenge ahead and will clean up mistakes that contributed to the end of their four-game win streak. “We’ve got to win a ballgame (this week). If we don’t win a ballgame, we don’t give ourselves a chance,” Bowles said Monday. “We have to focus on us like we’ve been doing,” the coach added. “We have to correct the mistakes, and we have to go out and win Sunday, and we’ve got to win the next week, and then we’ll see what happens after that.” What’s working The offense, which ranks third in the NFL at 389.8 yards per game, isn’t a fluke. Despite losing to the Cowboys, Tampa Bay finished with 410 yards total offense. It was the team’s fifth straight game — as well as an NFL-high ninth overall — with 400-plus yards. The Bucs are seventh in rushing (143.7 yards per game) after ranking 32nd each of the past two seasons. What needs helps The defense yielded 292 yards passing against the Cowboys, 226 of it in the first half when Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Bowles said shoddy tackling was the biggest issue — not poor coverage. Lamb had one reception for 5 yards after halftime. Stock up Mayfield’s chemistry with rookie WR Jalen McMillan, who has 27 receptions for 336 yards and five TDs, continues to grow. McMillan had five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown — his fourth in the past three games — against Dallas. He was also the intended receiver on Mayfield’s deep throw that CB Jourdan Lewis intercepted in the end zone to help the Cowboys hold off the Bucs in the closing minutes. Stock down Turnovers were costly against Dallas. The end-zone interception stopped the Bucs from cutting into a 26-17 deficit with 6:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. Rachaad White’s fumble with 1:31 left ended any hope for a last-minute victory. On both plays, defenders ripped the ball out of the grasp of the offensive player. “We knew they were going to rake at the ball going into the ballgame,” Bowles said. “We just have to have two hands on the ball, and we have to fight for it. We have to take better care of the football. That’s priority No. 1.” Injuries Bowles said it’s too early to project the status of several starters for coming games, including S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), who has missed the past two games. TE Cade Otton (knee) and LB K.J. Britt (ankle) were inactive against the Cowboys, while reserve WR Sterling Shepard left during the game with a hamstring injury. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 80. Bucky Irving leads all NFL rookie RBs with 920 yards rushing. He needs 80 over the next two games to reach 1,000. He scored his seventh rushing touchdown against Dallas. That tied Errict Rhett and Lars Tate for the second-most rushing TDs by a rookie running back in franchise history. Doug Martin set the record of 11 in 2012. Next up Host Carolina on Sunday. ___ NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement
ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck had surgery on his elbow Monday, officially ending his season and making Gunner Stockton the Georgia starting quarterback for the College Football Playoff. The news was expected but formally announced by the program on Monday afternoon. “A full recovery is expected with throwing to begin spring of 2025,” the team said in a statement, adding that the surgery was performed by Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Advertisement Beck suffered an injury to his UCL during the SEC championship on Dec. 7. An MRI the next morning left open whether it would require surgery or if he could let it heal. The degree of the injury was never officially announced, but any UCL injury was going to make it hard to return for the Sugar Bowl, an expert told The Athletic. While surgery was not done immediately, as time went on the pessimism increased; Georgia returned to practice but Beck remained in Jacksonville with his family and advisers to decide on a next move. Georgia has been preparing as if Beck would not be available. Beck was injured on the final play of the first half of the SEC championship. He returned for one final play: The winning touchdown when Beck handed off to Trevor Etienne after Stockton was forced from the game because his helmet came off. Handing off on one play was one thing, but being able to pass was another. While he technically has one more year of eligibility, Beck is expected to declare for the NFL Draft, where his injury status and performance this season make projecting him hard. Beck entered the season as a possible No. 1 overall pick after passing for 3,941 yards in his first season as Georgia’s starter. But his accuracy dipped, throwing 11 interceptions over a five-game span, while his completion percentage and passing yards decreased. Still, he offered a strong arm, big-game experience and knowledge of the system. It’s not ideal for the Bulldogs as they try to win a third national championship in four years. Before the news on Beck was made official, coach Kirby Smart was asked how practice this month helped get Stockton ready. “Well, I would say just experience, right?” Smart said. “I do think knowing when you get ready for an opponent like Notre Dame , you need time. ... We prepared for some of that prior to that because we knew it would be one of two opponents. But I think the biggest thing is just competition and practice. The situations we put him in. All those things allow him to get better as a quarterback.” Required reading (Photo: Corey Perrine / Florida Times-Union / USA Today via Imagn Images)Playing high-level basketball is nothing unusual for the Milton Eagles. That is for good reason. Milton is located just 30 miles from the basketball hotbed of Atlanta. “Most nights you are going to see a college kid or more,” Milton head coach Allen Whitehart said. “We played Norcross High School last weekend and there were probably overall 8 to 10 Division I kids on the floor.” There will be a few of those this week when the Eagles take part in The Classic at Tennessee High (formerly the Arby’s Classic) at Viking Hall. Whitehart, in his eighth season at Milton, first learned of the tournament from the late-Dale Burns and current director Richard Ensor followed up. “We are just grateful to have the chance and the opportunity to be there,” said Whitehart, in his 21st season as a head coach, having gotten into education after a stint in the Marines. “You can invite any team throughout America and we are one of the blessed teams to have the opportunity to get invited. We are grateful to Mr. Ensor for his hospitality and thinking of us and letting us come to his tournament so we are grateful for that.” Milton (7-1), which finished 20-11 last season, losing in the state semifinals to national powerhouse Grayson, has one loss this year, that also coming to Grayson, which is currently the fourth-ranked team in America according to MaxPreps.com . “We are a pro-set system. We run a lot pro-sets,” Whitehart said. “Mainly man-to-man defensive team, we like to play with tempo, we like to share the ball. We really like to share it, we have got some really good kids.” Leading the way are several talented seniors, led by 6-foot-1 guard Josh Dixon, who tallied 23.4 points and five rebounds a game last season. There is also 6-8 Daniel Ogunyemi (16 ppg, 9 reb), who has committed to Yale, 6-2 Jaydon Cole (19 ppg) and Braxton Gielser, who will play at Young Harris in Conference Carolinas. That is far from all. Nathan Earl, a 6-2 junior, who tallied 17 points a game last year, has received offers from California, Central Florida and Auburn, while 6-foot junior Grant McDuffie has an offer from Alabama State. Don’t forget about 6-8 sophomore Solomon Bratton, who Whitehart said will eventually be a top-100 kid in the nation. “We have got some depth,” Whitehart said. “We have got kids that have played at a pretty high level and are going to be able to help us not just this year, but next year as well.” Whitehart went looking for another calling after his stint in the Marines and found it as a coach and teacher. “I think it is just impacting young men really, helping them,” he said. “They want to achieve on the court dreams and goals, but I think more importantly I am having an impact on them helping them just figure out life.” Part of that development are tournaments like The Classic and the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions next month in Springfield, Mo. Milton has traveled the nation, even as far as Hawaii, to play the best teams they can find. “I think it is good to go on these trips because it gives us a chance to bond, spend some time together where we are together 24/7 over the week that we are there,” Whitehart said. “Just some team bonding and then find out a little bit about who we are by playing people outside of our area. Finding the different styles in different areas, it just gives us a chance to really lock into basketball and have a growth period over the holiday break. “It gives us a chance to essentially learn more about each other as a team because roles change every year so we are still trying to figure that out early in the season. Really it is just about bonding and being able to compete at a high level.” Up first for Milton on Thursday will be Greeneville, which has its own highly-touted prospect in 6-8 junior Trey Thompson, along with 6-3 senior Isaac McGill. “They have got the big boy and then they have got the guard. We have got our work cut out for us, no doubt,” said Whitehart, who explained how teams prepare for schools they haven’t seen before. “You have got to track what their success is, track who they are playing and what they are playing and then you try to request film just so you can get an understanding of how they play and who their key players are. Hopefully you don’t get wrong.” More often than not, the Eagles get it right. “We are blessed to have some longevity and success,” he said.Beatrice Annan, a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged party supporters to remain calm, assuring them that the NDC has a clear plan in place in response to the recent Electoral Commission declaration. Annan’s comments came during a panel discussion on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana following the EC’s announcement of 7 out of 9 parliamentary seats being allocated to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after a coalition. Annan addressed concerns raised by NDC supporters, many of whom reached out for clarification amid growing uncertainty. “I have received numerous calls, messages, and even threats from NDC supporters seeking clarity on the situation. To our supporters and all Ghanaians who voted for us, I want to assure you that the NDC knows exactly what we are doing,” she stated, reinforcing the party’s resolve. She also alluded to comments made by various NPP figures, including Lord Commey, Bryan Acheampong, and President Nana Addo, who had previously hinted at a reluctance to hand over power to the NDC. Annan noted that these individuals, who once boasted of an unwavering hold on power, have now “lowered their shoulders,” signaling a shift in the political atmosphere. Concluding her remarks, Annan emphasized that the NDC’s leadership is prepared with a well-structured plan and urged the party’s supporters to trust in their strategy moving forward.
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The Houston Texans (7-4) have a division matchup with the Tennessee Titans (2-8) on Sunday at NRG Stadium. Tune in to TV to see the Texans play the Titans. Watch live NFL games, NFL Network, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Start your risk free trial today and watch seven hours of commercial-free football from every NFL game every Sunday. Catch NFL action all season long on Fubo. Watch Thursday Night Football exclusively on Prime Video. Rep your favorite NFL players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more. Get tickets for any NFL game this season at StubHub.PNC Financial's executive vice president sells $425,300 in stockMichigan State’s latest portal addition comes from a United States service academy. David Santiago, a former redshirt freshman starting linebacker from Air Force, announced his transfer commitment to the Spartans via social media on Monday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining and is projected to be a rush end for the Spartans. Santiago, 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, is a former unranked recruit from North Carolina who didn’t play as a true freshman in 2023. He recorded 38 tackles, including five for a loss, 3.5 sacks, three pass break-ups, a forced fumble and two hurries while starting all 10 games he appeared in this season. Michigan State has lost 13 players to the portal since the season ended and Santiago is the 12th transfer addition. He’s one of two edge rushers in the group, along with Wisconsin’s Anelu Lafaele. The Spartans need to improve their pass rush after going six straight games without a sack this season and finishing with only 19.None
Pa. PUC settlements ease rate hikes for electric, gas customersFOX45: O’Malley picks up endorsements for DNC chair from Maryland senatorsThe Black Cats dominated against the Baggies and had 17 shots on goal but couldn't force a breakthrough and had to settle for their fifth successive Championship draw. Wilson Isidor thought he'd broken the deadlock in the second half but his goal was ruled out for offside, with Chris Rigg and Patrick Roberts both going close in the late stages. Substitute Lewis Dobbin had a late chance for Albion but the visitors didn't have a single shot on target all night and were content to stifle Sunderland. RECOMMENDED READING: Le Bris said: "We are frustrated and disappointed, this is the main feeling in the dressing room for sure at the end of the game. "In the positive part, against a good, well-organised team with good players - it shows that we are getting better in many areas. "I think we pressed very well man-for-man and with our zonal defence, and we solved a lot of problems in the game. There were maybe some trials and errors for 10/15 minutes, then it was solved and they decided to play long balls - this was a good sign for us. "In possession we were dominant, we had three or four chances to score but we didn't. In that scenario, the experience and the quality in the final third are very important and probably because we are still young, we didn't manage too well the frustration we experienced in this situation. "There was a lack of accuracy and sometimes discipline, sometimes just a matter of centimetres can make the difference. Set pieces as well, these were the small details that can make the difference and today it wasn't enough. "I want to keep the positive part of the game and the experience, we are getting better." Le Bris says Sunderland can take West Brom's approach to the game as a compliment. "It shows that they are respecting our level at the minute," he said. "It's clear if we are becoming dominant like that we'll face this problem. It's a big problem not just for us but for all teams in the world when you are working against a back five, low block, well organised, aggressive, it's difficult to find solutions."
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Hotline service a ‘Chinese solution’ for Beijing’s urban governanceGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida's head coach to become Florida State 's offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn's move, which is pending a state background check. ESPN first reported the decision. The Knights made official that Malzahn is leaving in a statement released a day after UCF (4-8) concluded its season with a 28-14 loss to Utah. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
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