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Infielder Michael Stefanic and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a minor league deal. Stefanic’s agent Nate Heisler of Klutch Sports relayed the news on X while Stefanic himself took to Instagram to thank the Angels, their fans and his former colleagues for his time with that club, in addition to expressing his excitement about his new opportunity. Stefanic, 29 in February, was an undrafted free agent back in 2018. The Angels signed him at that time and he started to garner attention as a minor leaguer due to his plate discipline and multi-positional abilities, though a clear lack of power. In 2021, he took 554 trips to the plate in the minors, walking in 9.4% of them while only striking out 13.9% of the time. His home run total spiked to 17 that year, even though he had only hit three over the 2018 and 2019 seasons combined. Perhaps that was due to him getting up to the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League but his .336/.408/.493 line that year still translated to a 132 wRC+, indicating he was 32% better than league average. Baseball America ranked him the #22 prospect in the Angels’ system going into 2022 and he went on to make his major league debut that year. He has been sent to the plate 264 times over the past three big league seasons, walking in 8.7% of those while striking out just 15.2% of the time. But he hasn’t yet hit a home run, leading to a fairly empty slash line of .232/.317/.275 and 72 wRC+. He has continued to hit in the minors, however, with a combined line of .349/.444/.456 and 133 wRC+ over the past three years. That wasn’t enough to get him much run at the major league level and he exhausted his final option year in 2024. The Angels passed him through waivers and outrighted him last month, but Toronto will give him a non-roster gig. Stefanic has also played every position on the diamond except for center field and catcher in his professional career, perhaps giving him a shot at carving at a utility or bench role. The Jays have plenty of uncertainty in their position player group at present. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette are both a year away from free agency. Right fielder George Springer is now 35 years old and has just two years left on his deal. Second base, third base and left field are fairly open. Players like Spencer Horwitz , Ernie Clement , Will Wagner , Nathan Lukes , Leo Jiménez , Davis Schneider , Jonatan Clase , Orelvis Martínez , Addison Barger , Joey Loperfido and Steward Berroa are all on the 40-man roster but Clement and Schneider are the only ones of thar group with more than 112 games of MLB experience. If Stefanic can earn his way onto the roster, he is out of options but he has just a bit more than a year of service time, meaning he can be cheaply retained beyond 2025 if he has a roster spot at season’s end. This article first appeared on MLB Trade Rumors and was syndicated with permission.Church & Dwight Co. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsNutter shot 9 of 15 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (4-3). Cesare Edwards scored 18 points and added 16 rebounds. Nicholas McMullen had 13 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line. The Golden Hurricane (4-4) were led in scoring by Keaston Willis, who finished with 18 points. Tulsa also got 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists from Dwon Odom. Tyshawn Archie had 12 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to follow the positive lead from Wall Street where a rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks to fresh all-time highs. Futures show benchmarks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney are set to rise at the open, while Hong Kong looks flat. Currency markets are in the spotlight, with the dollar snapping a three-day losing streak after President-elect Donald Trump’s warning to BRICS nations. French bonds and stocks came under renewed pressure while the euro fell as much as 1.1% amid the nation’s political turmoil. In the US, the S&P 500 notched its 54th closing record this year in a “narrow” advance that saw just a few groups ending higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose more than 1%, Tesla Inc. led gains in megacaps and Apple Inc. hit a fresh peak. Traders are bracing for a barrage of economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve speakers that will help shape the outlook for interest rates. Treasuries pared losses on Monday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he’s inclined to vote for a rate cut in December, with swaps pricing in more than 70% of a quarter-point cut this month. The highlight this week is Friday’s payrolls report, which is expected to show US hiring jumped in November after hurricanes and a major strike undercut job growth a month earlier. On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell participates in a moderated discussion, and investors will await any assessment of the job market and inflation as well as clues to whether the central bank will lower rates in December. “This week is the last truly important economic data week of 2024,” said Tom Essaye at The Sevens Report. “If results are ‘Goldilocks,’ then investors will expect a soft landing and a December rate cut.” The S&P 500 added 0.2%. The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. Treasury 10-year yields advanced two basis points to 4.19%. In a move that escalated a campaign to contain Beijing’s technological ambitions, but stopped short of earlier proposals that would have sanctioned more key Chinese firms, the US unveiled new restrictions on China’s access to vital components for chips and AI. The Department of Commerce slapped fresh curbs on the sale of high-bandwidth memory chips made by US and foreign companies, likely affecting South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. as well as Idaho-based Micron Technology Inc. In China, investors hungry for signs of stimulus to boost the sub-par economy have been put on edge after the Communist Party’s elite decision-making body skipped releasing a readout for its regular November meeting. Investors are now turning their attention to this month’s Politburo assembly — one of three annually to normally focus on economic policy. In Europe, Marine Le Pen pledged to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government after he failed to meet her demands on a new budget, threatening financial and political disruption for France. Buoyant Mood Back on Wall Street, the mood remains buoyant. The Fed’s Waller said he’s inclined to vote for another reduction in interest rates when officials meet later this month, though data due before then could make the case for holding them steady. The optimism is in stark contrast to a year ago, when equity investors and strategists were bracing for a potentially turbulent 2024, worrying about the risk of a hard landing for the US economy and rate cuts that could come too late to prevent it. Few anticipated that the S&P 500’s annual gain would be among the best in history. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this ‘Goldilocks’ zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” said Mark Hackett at Nationwide. “December continues the seasonal tailwind, historically delivering the second-best performance behind November. Other technical tailwinds for the market include financial conditions, sentiment, momentum, and breadth.” December has usually been a stronger month when the market enters the month up solidly year-to-date, according to Bespoke Investment Group. In the 22 years that the S&P 500 has been up more than 20% in the year through November, the index has averaged a gain of 1.77% in December — with positive returns 77.3% of the time, Bespoke noted. While the gauge has fallen in December just five of 22 times when it has been up over 20% through November, three of those five December drops came during election years (1936, 1980, 1996). Corporate Highlights: Key events this week: Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Currencies Cryptocurrencies Bonds More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.Man who buried child alive escapes from mental health wardSubsea7 awarded contract in the US Gulf of Mexico
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By Aaron Webb As the 2024 season draws to a close, Oshae Baker has firmly cemented his legacy as one of the most accomplished and versatile players in the University of Tennessee at Martin football history. With a Playoff game against New Hampshire on the horizon, Baker has already made an indelible impact on the Skyhawks’ program, showcasing unmatched talent, leadership, and playmaking ability. Baker’s career at UTM began with a bang in 2021, when he was named Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American and earned Phil Steele All-OVC third-team honors. As a freshman, Baker played a pivotal role in helping UTM secure the OVC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Division I playoffs. He compiled 68 total tackles, four interceptions, 2.0 sacks, and nine pass breakups, quickly establishing himself as one of the top young defenders in the country. In 2022, Baker continued to elevate his game, earning All-OVC second-team honors as a kick returner and Phil Steele All-OVC fourth-team honors as a defensive back. His 46 tackles, eight pass breakups, and 5.0 tackles for loss highlighted his all-around ability. One of his most memorable plays came with a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown against Lindenwood, adding a spark to the Skyhawks' defense. However, it was in 2023 that Baker truly cemented his place as a Skyhawk legend. That year, he earned Big South-OVC Football Association first-team, Phil Steele All-Conference first-team, and FCS Football Central All-Conference first-team honors. Baker’s impact on the field was undeniable: he totaled 49 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 11 passes defended, and an interception. His performance helped lead UTM to its inaugural Big South-OVC Football Association championship. In addition, he was ranked fourth in the league with 11 passes defended and fifth in punt return average (5.4 yards per return). He also contributed two quarterback hurries and forced a fumble, showcasing his all-around game. Baker’s playmaking ability extended beyond defense. As a return specialist, he averaged 5.4 yards per punt return, including a season-long 25-yard return against Charleston Southern. His knack for flipping field position and setting up his offense was a critical component of the Skyhawks’ success. Heading into his final career game against New Hampshire, Baker’s legacy is already secure. He has been named to the Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List for 2024 and earned Preseason All-American honors. His selection to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-OVC second team and his ranking as the 5th best returning FCS corner by HERO Sports are further testaments to his dominance on the field. Throughout his career, Baker has not only excelled individually but also helped elevate UTM football to new heights. His leadership, both on and off the field, has been invaluable to the program. As a senior, he continues to serve as a mentor and role model for his teammates, setting the standard for excellence and work ethic and has led the Skyhawks to four conference championships. Baker’s impact extends beyond the football field. A standout at Seminole High School, he earned ESPN Orlando Special Teams "Dude" of the Year honors, and his impressive high school career paved the way for his success at UTM. Over the past four years, he has proved himself as one of the most well-rounded and accomplished players in FCS football, excelling in multiple roles and earning countless accolades. In summary, Oshae Baker leaves behind an incredible legacy at UTM. His achievements—ranging from Freshman All-American honors to multiple All-Conference selections, including his first-team nods in 2023—underscore his dominance and versatility as a defensive back and return specialist. As he prepares for his final game against New Hampshire, Baker’s place in UTM football history is already secure, and his impact will be felt for years to come. © Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORKGARDNER-WEBB 79, BETHUNE-COOKMAN 64
LARAMIE – University of Wyoming trustees narrowly voted Friday morning against allowing concealed carry permit holders to take firearms into campus facilities. Before a 6-5 vote following tense discussions all week, Trustee Macey Moore said that the entire process felt like a “giant disruption” to the university’s mission. Moore said the trustees worked hard to create a policy that might satisfy lawmakers’ concerns — especially those who support a repeal of Wyoming’s gun free zones — while also excluding places such as the residence halls, Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, and Early Childhood Education Center, places in which members of the university community clearly said they do not want firearms allowed. Concealed carry permit holders are currently allowed to carry firearms on university open spaces such as Prexy’s Pasture, but not inside facilities, classrooms and faculty offices. Trustees voting against the rule change were Vice Chair Michelle Sullivan, Treasurer Laura Schmid-Pizzato, Secretary Brad Bonner, David Fall, Carol Linton and Moore. Those voting for the changes were Chair Kermit Brown, Brad LaCroix, Jim Mathis, John McKinley and Dave True. The draft rule on the table Friday morning for the final day of a three-day trustees meeting excluded residence halls, Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center and the Early Care and Education Center. It also deleted an earlier provision that would have created reciprocity for permit holders from other states, so only Wyoming concealed carry permit holders would have been allowed to carry firearms into other facilities on campus, including classrooms. “(Those exclusions) make it feel slightly safer, but that is just the problem for me,” Moore said. “Why are we changing our regulation, and carving out additional items to make us feel slightly safer? This seems like a giant disruption to our mission, and I feel like we are being pushed into this to appease something that might be coming, and might be even worse. I just can’t do that.” Schmid-Pizzato, who said she is a gun owner herself, said she could not support the rule change as, in her estimation, nearly 95% of all public comment, survey responses and communication were against allowing concealed carry into UW facilities. Fall explained his “no” vote by saying that he has a “fundamental belief ... that guns do not belong in schools.” Sullivan said she was “moved” by a discussion with a group of Trustee Scholars Thursday night. “To a student, there was concern about the change of this rule,” Sullivan said. “And we had overwhelming response from our community that they are opposed to this, and they felt that it would make this community less safe." Sullivan said she appreciated the work of the trustees’ legislative committee, which worked hard to thread a needle between what lawmakers and the university community wanted, but that she could not support the change. “Based on what I have heard from this community, and my own knowledge of human development and adolescent development, I cannot support the change of this rule,” she said. Before the vote, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder, who sits as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the board, said she supported expanding concealed carry into UW facilities. “I think this is a really important step forward for Second Amendment protections for people in Wyoming,” Degenfelder said. Ben Moritz, executive director of the Wyoming Community College Commission, said that a similar discussion is happening on community college campuses across the state, and that staff, students and faculty have expressed similar concerns over firearms at sporting events and places where mental health treatment is offered. He suggested working with the trustees to bring a unified message to lawmakers in January as they discuss a statewide repeal of gun-free zones. Trustees who did vote for the rule change urged their colleagues who did not to approach the 68th Wyoming Legislature, which will convene on Jan. 14, with their concerns. “Looking around, only one trustee actually went over to the Legislature last year and dealt with the gun bill,” said McKinley, chairman of the board’s legislative committee. “I am going to gently encourage all the trustees to physically go to the Legislature, and you have to express your concerns and provide solutions so our current regulation, as I heard expressed is the preference, remains.” Board Chairman Brown, a former state lawmaker, said McKinley's message was "stark and clear." "You've got to appear over there, and if you don't, I think we are going to have a result that you like a lot less than this rule," Brown said. "I don't want to front-run the Legislature, either, but the handwriting is on the wall." Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.
Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League teamAccording to a former drug lord, Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) surely knows how to make money. ‘The Problem Child’ recently secured a controversial victory against ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ Mike Tyson (50-7-2, 44 KOs) at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. An aspect that caught the eye of both the boxing community and fans is that Paul’s promotion, MVP, and his deodorant brand, W, were at the pinnacle of the event. Talking about Paul’s business endeavors, author and former drug lord “Freeway” Rick Ross shared his thoughts on how he turned his name into money. Ross was recently a guest on VladTV. In conversation, he opened up about the recent Tyson vs Paul showdown and the promotions for the fight. “Jake has developed himself into being a real boxer, you know. I had met with his original manager about a year and a half ago up in Beverly Hills, you know. He throw those big mansion parties, and he was telling me how him and Jake got started in boxing, you know,” he said. He mentioned that Paul had to work on turning his name into a brand. Which, in turn, ensured that his fights received the viewership he expected. “They had to turn that notoriety into some cash, and he came up with the idea that boxing would be the way to go,” he said. Ross added that the Paul vs Tyson fight was a ‘win-win’ situation. “The fans got what they wanted. They got to see Mike one more time, and hopefully, that was his last time, you know. I think everybody won, like you said. It was a win-win situation,” he said. “An Insult To The Work” While Tyson lost the fight against Paul , many members of the boxing community have shared their thoughts about the fight being “rigged.” Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, recently released a statement defending the authenticity of the fight and Paul’s victory. Official statement from MVP. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/KaaVRud9Gq — Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 25, 2024 “Both fighters, in good faith, performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight. There were absolutely no restrictions – contractual or otherwise – around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight,” the statement read. “Trash talk and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters need to tolerate nonsensical commentary, jokes, and opinions. But suggesting anything other than full effort from these fighters is not only naïve but an insult to the work they put into their craft and to the sport itself.” This article first appeared on Fights Around The World and was syndicated with permission.
A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif of Hamas, although Israel has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July. The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore “criminal responsibility” for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel and Hamas have rejected the allegations. The Israeli prime minister’s office condemned the ICC’s decision as “antisemitic”, while Hamas said the warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant have set an “important historical precedent”. The impact of these warrants will in part depend on whether the ICC’s 124 member states – which do not include Israel or its main ally, the United States (US) – decide to enforce them or not. In a statement, the White House said the US rejected the ICC decision. However, the European Union’s (EU’s) foreign policy chief said it should be respected and implemented. The ICC has been part of the global justice system since 2002. It has the authority to prosecute those accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes on the territory of states party to the Rome Statute, its founding treaty. Israel is not a member of the ICC and rejects its jurisdiction, but the court ruled in 2021 that it had jurisdiction over the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza because the UN’s secretary general had accepted the Palestinians were a member. In May, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif and two other Hamas leaders who have since been killed, Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar. Although Israel believes Deif is dead, the chamber said it had been notified by the ICC prosecution that it was not in a position to determine whether he was killed or remained alive. The prosecutor’s case against them stems from the events of 7 October 2023, when Hamas gunmen attacked southern Israel, killing about 1 200 people and taking 251 others back to Gaza as hostages. Israel responded to the attack by launching a military campaign to eliminate Hamas, during which at least 44 000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. For Deif, the chamber found reasonable grounds to believe he was “responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder; extermination; torture; and rape and other forms of sexual violence; as well as the war crimes of murder, cruel treatment, torture; taking hostages; outrages upon personal dignity; and rape and other form of sexual violence”. It also said there were reasonable grounds to believe the crimes against humanity were “part of a widespread and systematic attack directed by Hamas and other armed groups against the civilian population of Israel”. For Netanyahu and Gallant, who was replaced as defence minister earlier this month, the chamber found reasonable grounds to believe they “each bear criminal responsibility for the following crimes as co-perpetrators for committing the acts jointly with others: the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare; and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts”. It also found reasonable grounds to believe that “each bears criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population”. The chamber also noted it had rejected two Israeli challenges – one disputing the ICC’s jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories and Israeli nationals specifically, and the other arguing the ICC prosecutor had not given Israel the opportunity to investigate the allegations itself before requesting warrants. The ICC is a court of last resort and is only supposed to act when domestic courts cannot, or will not, genuinely investigate or prosecute serious international crimes. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Israel “utterly rejects the false and absurd charges of the International Criminal Court”. “Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not give in to pressure. He will continue to pursue all the objectives that Israel set out to achieve in its just war against Hamas and the Iranian axis of terror,” it added. Gallant said the court’s decision “places the state of Israel and the murderous leaders of Hamas in the same row and thus legitimizes the murder of babies, the rape of women and the abduction of the elderly from their beds”. “The decision sets a dangerous precedent against the right to self-defence and moral warfare and encourages murderous terrorism,” he added. Israeli President Isaac Herzog called the chamber’s decision “outrageous”, and said the ICC had “turned universal justice into a universal laughing stock”. Hamas welcomed the warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, saying that it “constitutes an important historical precedent, and a correction to a long path of historical injustice against our people”. It also called on countries around the world to enforce the warrants and work to stop what it called “the crimes of genocide against defenceless civilians in the Gaza Strip”. Israel has vehemently denied the allegation its forces are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, which is the subject of a separate case before the ICC. Palestinians in Gaza expressed hope that the warrants would bring Israeli leaders to justice. “The court’s decision may ease some of my pain, but my sister’s soul – and those of tens of thousands of Palestinian victims – will not find peace until Netanyahu and his army leaders are behind bars,” Munira al-Shami, whose sister Wafa was killed in an Israeli attack a month ago, told the BBC. Human Rights Watch said the warrants for the three men “break through the perception that certain individuals are beyond the reach of the law”. “Whether the ICC can effectively deliver on its mandate will depend on governments’ willingness to support justice no matter where abuses are committed and by whom,” said Balkees Jarrah, the campaign group’s associate international justice director. A White House national security council spokesperson said the US “fundamentally rejects” the court’s decision. “We remain deeply concerned by the prosecutor’s rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision,” they said. “The United States has been clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter. In coordination with partners, including Israel, we are discussing next steps.” However, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said it was “not a political decision”. “The decision of the court has to be respected and implemented,” he added, noting it was binding on all EU member states. Despite the warrants, Netanyahu and Gallant do not face any immediate threat of prosecution, although it could make it difficult for them to travel abroad. Technically, if either of them set foot in any ICC member state they must be arrested and handed over to the court. Netanyahu’s most recent overseas trip was in July to the US, which is not a member. But last year, he visited several other countries, including the United Kingdom, which is a member. However, ICC members do not always choose to enforce warrants. Russian president Vladimir Putin, who is wanted over alleged war crimes in Ukraine, received a warm welcome and was not arrested during an official visit to neighbouring Mongolia – an ICC member – in September. South Africa, another ICC member, also failed to arrest then-Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir when he visited the country in 2015 despite him facing a warrant for alleged war crimes in the Darfur region. -BBC
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