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Check out the report card from Nebraska's 44-25 win against Wisconsin on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. RUN GAME (A) Who can name Nebraska's last 100-yard rusher in a game, before Emmett Johnson achieved the feat Saturday? Johnson ran like he had something to prove, repeatedly shedding the first Badger to get to him. His best run of the day may have been a 19-yard burst in the third quarter when he patiently followed pulling linemen Ben Scott and Henry Lutovsky. Dante Dowdell has a knack for the end zone, scoring three times. (Trivia answer: Chubba Purdy ... against Wisconsin last year). PASSING GAME (B) Dylan Raiola has his rhythm back. He spent most of the game hovering around a 70 percent completion rate, which is reminiscent of his first four or five games. The ball is getting out of his hands quicker, and those pitch-and-catches are finally going for big gains. One of his best throws of the day was originally ruled a touchdown on a fade ball to Isaiah Neyor, but replay confirmed he didn't get a foot down. Jahmal Banks had a great TD snag shortly after in which he leaped, snared the ball and tapped his toes just inside the end line. People are also reading... AGAINST THE RUN (B) John Bullock's second tackle for loss of the game stopped Wisconsin's Tawee Walker on fourth-and-1 midway through the third quarter, and it felt like an early dagger for the home team. Bullock was a standout on senior day. The Huskers had some open-field tackling issues but held their own on third- and fourth-down situations. Darrion Dupree was a nice change-of-pace option for the Badgers, averaging 7.5 yards on his seven attempts. AGAINST THE PASS (C) Wisconsin found success early on slant passes, including one that went to Vinny Anthony for 42 yards after Isaac Gifford whiffed on a tackle. After that, Braedyn Locke was able to open it for deep balls, including touchdown tosses of 24 and 58 yards. Wisconsin's Vinny Anthony had a big day, racking up six catches for 128 yards and Locke threw for more yards than he has in his past five games. A cool moment for DeShon Singleton, who came down with an interception in his final game at Memorial Stadium. SPECIAL TEAMS (A) Brian Buschini is having a great season, and Saturday was another notch on his belt. First, he ripped a 52-yard punt that flipped field possession, and he followed that up with a 49-yard boot that went out of bounds at the Wisconsin 3-yard line. Equally as impressive was kicker John "ol' reliable" Hohl, who made all three of his field goals and stayed clean on extra points. Oh, and how about Jacory Barney's 55-yard kick return to open the game? NU's third phase is trending up after a turbulent stretch. GAME MANAGEMENT (B) A question we might not ever get an answer to: Why was Matt Rhule forced to use a challenge to review Wisconsin's first-quarter touchdown? Don't all scoring plays get reviewed automatically? In a similar situation later in the game, Wisconsin was spared from using a challenge for officials to take another look at a Nebraska touchdown, which was reversed. Also, the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Micah Mazzccua for spiking the ball on a touchdown felt unnecessary. PLAY-CALLING (B) Nebraska scored a touchdown on its first possession of a game for the first time since the Northern Iowa game. A true tone-setter. There's plenty to unpack from Holgorsen's play sheet — it's no coincidence it only took him two games to pop a 100-yard rusher. And, 44 points for a team that has scored 20 (twice), 17, 7 and 14 in its past five games. That'll do. OVERALL (A) For the first time in 49 days, Nebraska won a football game. That was a long 49 for everyone involved. This one is a little more cathartic than usual, too, as the Huskers finally wrapped their arms around a bowl berth. It also takes a big bite out of the pressure NU faces on Black Friday vs. Iowa, which is no longer a "must-win." Photos: Nebraska football hosts Wisconsin on senior day — Nov. 23 Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) and Dana Holgorsen celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Head Coach Matt Rhule (left) high-fives Janiran Bonner (16) and Dana Holgorsen after a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) dodges a tackle by Wisconsin's Austin Brown (9) as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) catches a pass during the first quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) catches a pass while defended by Wisconsin's Justin Taylor during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola reacts to a fumble recovered by Wisconsin during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Wisconsin's Jake Chaney (1) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin recovered the fumble. Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen looks over his notes during the first quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen looks over his notes during the first quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) runs through a tackle by Wisconsin's Austin Brown (9) and Preston Zachman (14) into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (center) leaps over Dante Dowdell (23) as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) catches a touchdown pass while defended by Wisconsin's Ricardo Hallman (2) during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. In a play that was ruled incomplete, Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) catches a pass in the endzone while defended by Wisconsin's Xavier Lucas (10) in the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Ceyair Wright (15) and Nash Hutmacher (0) try to block a field goal kick by Wisconsin's Nathanial Vakos (90) in the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) runs in to the endzone for a second quarter touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin's Austin Brown (9) tries to tackle Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) as he runs the ball in for a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin's Tawee Walker (3) fends off Nebraska's Marques Buford (3) as he runs the ball in the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin's Braedyn Locke (18) is sacked by Nebraska's Willis McGahee (12) in the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Marques Buford (3) defends Wisconsin's Bryson Green (9) as he catches a touchdown in the endzone in the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's John Hohl (90) scores a filed goal in the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (left) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dylan Raiola during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (left) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dylan Raiola during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska players take the field after the tunnel walk on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Wisconsin's Trech Kekahuna (left) escapes a tackle from Nebraska's Isaac Gifford, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Javin Wright (right) breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Tucker Ashcraft, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg scores against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jacory Barney (right) celebrates his opening kickoff return against Wisconsin with teammate Janiran Bonner and Kwinten Ives, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Joey Mancino (67) embraces head coach Matt Rhule during a senior day ceremony before the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's MJ Sherman embraces head coach Matt Rhule during a senior day ceremony before the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fans arrive at Memorial Stadium before the Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Cornhusker Marching Band arrives at Memorial Stadium before the Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Chris Sayer of Lincoln plays a melodeon before the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Sayer said he has been playing outside of Husker football games for 42 years. Nebraska fans walk around campus before the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Hudson Meyer of Hooper, 6, throws leaves in the air before the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Members of the Cornhusker marching band enjoy a meal of Valentinos pizza together before the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Subscribe for the best Husker news & commentary Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula will forgo a possible final term in the state Legislature to run for Fresno City Council. “I am grateful for my community, for electing me six times to the Assembly, and I’m looking forward to a ’26 election when I can continue to serve my community,” Arambula told GV Wire. Arambula lives in District 3, which covers southwest and downtown Fresno. Current D3 Councilmember Miguel Arias will termed out in two years. Voters elected Arambula in a special election in April 20216 to fill the remaining eight months of Henry T. Perea’s term. Perea resigned to take a job in the private sector. Arambula won re-election five more times for the two-year Assembly term — most recently on Nov. 5. One reason for the decision to run for city council is whether he would be term-limited in Sacramento. State law allows 12 years’ combined in either the Assembly, state Senate, or a mix. After his 2024 term, Arambula would have 10 years and eight months in the Legislature. Politics 101 — does serving a partial term count against the 12-year limit? At the time, Arambula’s campaign said no. Now, Arambula said he is unsure. “I’ve been elected six times through the vote of the people, and I’m grateful for that opportunity to serve. And I do believe that it’s time for us to be looking for who can serve next. And I’m looking forward to who’s willing to throw their hat into the ring,” Arambula said. Who Could Run? If Arambula follows through, that would lead to an open Assembly seat in 2026. “I think there are plenty of people in our community who are willing to serve and who will be great at serving,” Arambula said, not tipping his hat as to who he may support as his successor. Five Fresno city councilmembers live in Assembly District 31, which is a Democratic stronghold. One name who could run is Fresno City Council President Annalisa Perea. She is in her first term and up for re-election in 2026. “Nothing confirmed yet. I’ll be announcing my decision early next year,” she texted Politics 101. District 5 Councilmember Luis Chavez is vacating his term early to join the Fresno County Board of Supervisors in January. He defeated incumbent Sal Quintero in the Nov. 5 eleciton. He said “no” when asked if he had any Assembly interest. District 7 Councilmember Nelson Esparza is termed out after the 2026 election. But, he is already running for the State Senate District 14 seat held by by Democrat Anna Caballero. She terms out after 2026. District 4 Councilmember Tyler Maxwell said he intends to fulfil his newly re-elected term. He won a second four-year term in March. Some political pundits believe he’ll run for Fresno mayor in 2028. Arias could be a contender, but he is on a bit of a losing streak — not advancing out of the supervisor primary against Chavez and Quintero and not elected as a delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. He did not return Politics 101’s request for a comment. Chavez will vacate his seat on Jan. 6, setting off a special election, likely to take place in May 2025. Speculation continues whether his wife, Fresno Unified Trustee Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, will run. She tells Politics 101 to “check back mid-December.” Sanger Unified Trustee Bandon Vang expressed interest running. Newsom ‘Totally Committed’ to Deliver Fresno Millions In 2023, the state of California committed $250 million to help with downtown Fresno infrastructure. The money would help build new parking structures, update sewers and water systems, and improve streets and sidewalks. After receiving $50 million in the state Fiscal year 2024 budget, the state delayed the rest because of economic uncertainty. A FY 2025 $100 million commitment was pushed back to FY 2026. Gov. Gavin Newsom, at a stop in Fresno on Thursday, said that funding is still on target. “That will be in there. It’s a commitment we made together with the Legislature. I’m going to need the help of the community. I need the help of the mayor, city council and those that support that grant just to make sure it stays in there. But I’m not interested in that investment, I’m totally committed to it. I want you to understand there’s a distinction there between being interested in something and committed something. I want to get it done — at the peril of the former mayor tracking me down,” Newsom said, referring to Ashley Swearengin. Costa Aims for Top Ag Committee Post Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, wants to become the ranking member in the House Committee on Agriculture. In , Costa said he wants to pass a bipartisan farm bill and protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “As someone who has represented a rural, agriculture-focused district through a coalition of bipartisan support, I understand how to represent rural Americans. The Agriculture Committee can, and should, be better utilized as the link to rural America and to showcase what our Caucus stands for,” Costa said. Doing so, would mean unseating . Scott has served as the top committee Democrat since 2021. that others could be in contention. The House Democratic caucus will vote by secret ballot on committee chairs, based on recommendations from party leadership. A vote date has not been set, but it likely will be after the Thanksgiving break. Scott, also the senior Democrat, has been there since 2003. Costa has served on the ag committee since 2005.
RJ Johnson, Daylen Berry lift Charleston Southern to surprising 83-79 victory over Miami
CLEMSON — On Senior Day, Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page made a play that only the senior version of himself could make. Page, knocked off track by the shutdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, was nearly 400 pounds when he arrived to Clemson as a freshman. That Page wouldn't have gotten very far after picking off Citadel quarterback Johnathan Bennett on Nov. 23 at Memorial Stadium. But this Page, down to 310 pounds, had just enough juice in his legs to sprint 57 yards to the end zone in the Tigers' 51-14 win over the Bulldogs. Clemson was able get another defender, linebacker Barrett Carter — who was also a running back in high school — into the end zone late on a four-yard rush, as well. There were unexpected scores, but the Tigers (9-2) mostly did what was expected versus an FCS squad. Clemson's offensive players scored at will, too, gaining some rhythm ahead of the regular-season finale with South Carolina. Defensively, there were a few missed assignments, allowing The Citadel to rack up 387 yards, including a season-high 288 rushing. That left something to be desired. But the Tigers' final memory in Death Valley in 2024 — and arguably the most important — will come in a week's time. A rivalry matchup with the Gamecocks awaits. The maturation of ‘Coach V’: Clemson's Tyler Venables takes after dad but remains his own person Clemson's offense has been up and down in recent weeks, but the Tigers operated with an ease expected versus an FCS opponent. They scored touchdowns on their first five possessions, including touchdowns of 30 yards (to Antonio Williams), 55 yards (to Bryant Wesco Jr.) and 70 yards (a rush by Jay Haynes). Cade Klubnik took a seat in the third quarter, finishing with 198 yards and three touchdowns on 12-of-16 passing. Clemson didn't have to overuse senior running back Phil Mafah, who had three carries for 14 yards. The Tigers didn't have to use offensive lineman Tristan Leigh or Marcus Tate, either. Leigh, the left tackle, wasn't in uniform for the game. Tate was dressed, but he didn't need to play. As expected, the Tigers were able to get some younger players on the field, and the redshirt freshman Haynes was probably the biggest star. He finished with 118 yards and two scores on just five carries. Hamilton: Top of rankings keep jammin' as college football show rolls on It's not like Clemson was the only Power 4 schools getting run on by a lesser foe. Georgia was outgained by UMass, 226-208, on the ground on Saturday. But allowing The Citadel to gain a season-high total on the ground, in Death Valley, was alarming for a Tigers' defense has been susceptible to the big play most of the season. The Citadel had a half-dozen runs of 10-plus yards in the first half, including a gash of 50 yards by running back Johnny Crawford III. The final total was exacerbated by Clemson pulling its starters in the second half, but 196 of those rushing yards were gained in the first two quarters. So the Tigers' defense certainly has some things to clean up ahead of next week. Clemson, however, did outgain The Citadel, 302-288, on the ground. Hamilton: Bad refs marring an otherwise awesome football season With all of those rushing yards, The Citadel actually led the Tigers in total yardage a minute and a half into the second quarter, 122-78. A missed field goal, and Page's pick-6, negated a couple of drives that drove deep into Clemson territory But the Tigers' offense would do its best to make sure they remained frontrunners against an FCS team. Clemson scored touchdowns on its first five drives, including a 55-yard bomb from Klubnik to Wesco that put Clemson ahead in the yardage total and made it a 21-0 game. Now, Clemson turns its attention to one of the most-anticipated South Carolina games in recent memory. The Gamecocks, which played Wofford this weekend, heads into the regular-season finale with an 8-3 record. Clemson will be 9-2 and looking to notch its first ranked win of the season. There are no ACC title game implications — the Tigers need Miami to lose at Syracuse to make that a possibility — but there is a very outside chance that Clemson could use an SEC resume-booster for an at-large bid in the playoff. If nothing else, the Tigers will want to defend home field after allowing South Carolina to win the matchup in Death Valley in 2022.
Imal Liyanage’s blistering knock of 86 powered Qatar to a 48-run win over Cambodia, securing their third consecutive victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B on Saturday. Liyanage hammered eight sixes and three boundaries in his 54-ball innings, steering Qatar to 170-7 after they elected to bat first at the University of Doha for Science and Technology ground. The left-hander forged a pivotal 98-run opening stand in 10.1 overs with Saqlain Arshad, who contributed a quickfire 38 off 24 balls. Their partnership laid a solid foundation as the rest of the batting lineup struggled, with only Muhammad Tanveer (19) managing double figures. On debut, 41-year-old Mohammed Aslam spearheaded Qatar’s bowling attack, claiming 3-20 as Cambodia were restricted to 122-8. Arumugaganesh Nagarajan bagged two wickets while Owais Ahmed and Ikramullah Khan picked up one apiece. Cambodia’s Lakshit Gupta top-scored with 49. Qatar are set to face Bahrain tomorrow. In other matches, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continued their dominant run, thrashing Thailand by 155 runs at the University of Doha for Science and Technology ground. Meanwhile, Bahrain crushed Bhutan by 90 runs at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. UAE lead the standings with eight points from four matches, while Qatar remain in contention for a top-two finish with six points from three games. Bahrain and Thailand are tied on four points, followed by Saudi Arabia (2 points). Cambodia and Bhutan are yet to register a win. The top two teams will qualify for the Regional Final, joining Nepal, Oman, and Papua New Guinea. Related Story QCAA holds training programme for 3rd batch of Egyptian air traffic controllers QNL explores strategies to support language development among childrenBelfast councillor "frustrated" as women's safety all about self-protectionBy Marco Trujillo and Dominique Vidalon , Reuters The word "Merci" was projected on to the front of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral as it reopened, in thanks for its salvation after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old building close to collapse five years ago . The first responders who helped preserve the Gothic masterpiece and some of those who subsequently restored it received a standing ovation after the Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, struck the doors of Notre-Dame three times with his crozier before symbolically reopening the building. "I stand before you to express the gratitude of the French nation, our gratitude to all those who saved, helped and rebuilt the cathedral," French President Emmanuel Macron said. "Tonight we can together share joy and pride. Long live Notre-Dame de Paris, long live the Republic and long live France." Minutes earlier, the cathedral's bells rang out and Macron welcomed guests including US President-elect Donald Trump. Pope Francis said it was a day of "joy, celebration and praise". In a message read aloud, the pope hoped "the rebirth of this admirable church would constitute a prophetic sign of the renewal of the Church in France". Notre-Dame has been meticulously restored, with a new spire and rib vaulting, its flying buttresses and carved stone gargoyles returned to their past glory and white stone and gold decorations shining brightly once again. Getting Trump to attend, and organising a meeting between him and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace ahead of the Notre-Dame ceremony, was a coup for Macron as he faces a political crisis at home, after parliament ousted his prime minister . Trump shook hands with Britain's Prince William and heads of state and government as he made his way to the front of the cathedral. He sat next to Macron in the front row. Earlier, guests stood and applauded as Zelensky walked into the cathedral. Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, a close adviser in Trump's transition team, also attended, as did Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former French presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy. Earlier, tourists, who still cannot go inside the cathedral, snapped pictures with the restored building in the background as final preparations for the event went on inside. "It was very sad to see it burnt down and all black and ashy but amazing to see it rebuilt. Yeah, it's very special," said 26-year-old US tourist Amanda Nguyen, from Texas. Some Parisians were particularly thrilled. "What does Notre-Dame mean to me? This. Look, it's here," said careworker Pascal Tordeux, displaying a tattoo on his arm representing the cathedral. "It means everything." "I saw the construction every day from my window, the spire being brought down, being brought back. I saw it burn, I saw it rise again. I followed it day by day," said Tordeux, who lives across the river from Notre-Dame. On the evening of 15 April, 2019, dismayed Parisians rushed to the scene and TV viewers worldwide watched horrified as the fire raged through the cathedral . "The planet was shaken on that day," Macron said ahead of Saturday's event. "The shock of the reopening will - I believe and I want to believe - be as strong as that of the fire, but it will be a shock of hope." Thousands worked on restoration Would-be visitors can now book a free ticket online, on the Cathedral's website. But on Saturday, the first day bookings could be made for the coming days, all tickets were gone, a message on the site said. Group visits will be allowed next year - from 1 February for religious groups or from 9 June for tourists with guides. The Catholic Church expects the cathedral to welcome 15 million visitors each year. Thousands of experts - from carpenters and stonemasons to stained glass window artists - worked around the clock for the last five years, using age-old methods to restore, repair or replace everything that was destroyed or damaged. "Notre-Dame is more than a Parisian or French monument. It's also a universal monument," historian Damien Berne said. "It's a landmark, an emblem, a point of reference that reassures in a globalised world where everything evolves permanently," Berne said, a member of the scientific council for the restoration. The cathedral's first stone was laid in 1163, and construction continued for much of the next century, with major restoration and additions made in the 17th and 18th centuries. Victor Hugo helped make the cathedral a symbol of Paris and France when he used it as a setting for his 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame . Quasimodo, the main character, has been portrayed in Hollywood movies, an animated Disney adaptation and in musicals. So much money poured in for the renovation from all over the world - more than 840 million euros (NZ$1.52 billion), according to Macron's office - there are still funds left over for further investment in the building. - Reuters
The BBC announced last week that Lineker will leave his role as host, which he has held since 1999, at the end of the current football season. Saturday’s episode of the football highlights programme opened with pundit Alan Shearer, Lineker’s fellow former England striker, saying direct to the camera: “All good things must come to an end.” Lineker then appeared, and said: “Yes Alan – Lee Carsley’s England reign is over. It’s back to business in the Premier League.” Despite his exit, the 63-year-old will remain with the BBC after both parties agreed to a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. Lineker will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 campaign and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced by Lineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts, with one episode released on the platform each week. The BBC has said future plans for Match Of The Day would be “announced in due course” with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan among those being tipped as candidates to replace him. Following the announcement, Lineker said it “has been an absolute joy and privilege to present such an iconic show for the BBC, but all things have to come to an end” on his podcast, The Rest Is Football. He added: “I bowed out in my football career when I felt it was the right time. I feel this is now the right time. “I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match Of The Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.” Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 and will have presented the show for more than a quarter of a century when he leaves in May 2025.Poeltl, Olynyk, Mitchell return to Toronto Raptors' lineup versus Mavericks TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and Davion Mitchell will all return to the Toronto Raptors lineup tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Poeltl missed Toronto's 129-92 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday due to illness. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press Dec 7, 2024 3:20 PM Dec 7, 2024 3:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl enters the court before NBA basketball action against the Miami Heat in Toronto on Sunday, December 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and Davion Mitchell will all return to the Toronto Raptors lineup tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Poeltl missed Toronto's 129-92 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday due to illness. Mitchell was listed as questionable with right hip stiffness after that loss, but Raptors head coach Dakro Rajakovic says he's available against Dallas. It will be Olynyk's first time playing in the 2024-25 season after missing the entire pre-season and first 23 games of the campaign with back spasms. Olynyk, who was born in Toronto but grew up in Kamloops, B.C., will add significant depth to the Raptors' rotation. He averaged 12.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 28 games for Toronto last season after he was traded to the Raptors by the Utah Jazz on Feb. 8. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 7, 2024. Follow @jchidleyhill.bsky.social on Bluesky John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Sports LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship Dec 7, 2024 3:26 PM Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law Dec 7, 2024 3:21 PM Curl-Salemme, Cava lead Minnesota Frost to 5-3 win over Toronto Sceptres in PWHL Dec 7, 2024 3:17 PM Featured Flyer
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