Boardwalktech Software Corp. Logo (CNW Group/Boardwalktech Software Corp.) CUPERTINO, Calif. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) – Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to report its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 ("Q2-FY25"). All figures are reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Boardwalktech's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Please refer to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (" MD&A ") for the three and six month period ended September 30, 2024 , filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for more information. Financial Highlights: "We continue to execute on our updated strategy and positioning established at the beginning of this year," said Andrew T. Duncan , Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalktech. "In the banking sector, the Velocity product continues to grow within our largest customer, a top 5 US bank. We now have over 70 trained and dedicated people from three different partners working on this deployment, which is now in use by over 1,000 professionals within the bank. Velocity is producing the expected ROI and compliance required and this customer is now accelerating the deployment which will be a multi-year engagement. We continue to sign contracts with new partners as we expand our channel sales strategy. We are in multiple later stage deals with several partners and are enthusiastic about the pipeline of opportunities through the partner channel. We continue to see growth and expansion from existing customers and will see both new direct sales and channel sales contracts based on interest in the Boardwalk's software solutions. The foundation has now been set for growth in 2025, including an anticipated increase in revenue and an overall improvement in the business." Earnings Conference Call Details Boardwalktech management will be hosting its earnings conference call today (Novembert 27, 2024) Time: at 4:30 PM Eastern Time / 1:30 PM Pacific Time . To join the call, please use the following dial-in information: US/ Canada : 1-888-510-2154 (toll free) or 437-900-0527 (Local – Toronto ) Audience URL: https://app.webinar.net/A2zRLJKnBDe (copy & paste to your browser) Replay : A replay of the call will be available until December 4, 2024 and can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 and entering access code 57639# About Boardwalktech Software Corp. Boardwalktech has developed a patented Digital Ledger Technology Platform currently used by Fortune 500 companies running mission-critical applications worldwide. Boardwalktech's digital ledger technology and its unique method of managing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data is the only platform on the market today where multiple parties can effectively work on the same data simultaneously while preserving the fidelity and provenance of the data. Boardwalktech can deliver collaborative, purpose-built enterprise information management applications on any device or user interface with full integration with enterprise systems of record in a fraction of the time it takes other non-digital ledger technology-based platforms. Boardwalktech is headquartered in Cupertino, California with offices in India and operations in North America . For more information on Boardwalktech, visit our website at www.boardwalktech.com . 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An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's filing statement dated May 30, 2018 . Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. 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All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boardwalktech-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-financial-results-302317774.html SOURCE Boardwalktech Software Corp.NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “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,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.Nissan’s woes have shifted gears with reports its chief financial officer will step down. Bloomberg reports that Nissan CFO Stephen Ma will end his tenure with the Japanese giant, following a tumultuous period for the brand. Nissan has been contacted for comment. Nissan made headlines last week after the Financial Times reported Renault was looking to reduce its stake in the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance, with unnamed sources saying the Japanese company may not survive beyond 2025. The news came after Nissan published financial results that set off alarm bells in the car industry. MORE: Major car brand Nissan on brink of collapse MORE: Auto ‘bloodbath’ - CEO quits global car giant Citing a singificant reduction in income and profitability, the manufacturer said it will cut production capacity by 20 per cent and reduce its global workforce by 9000 employees. A statement released by the company said that “facing a severe situation, Nissan is taking urgent measures to turnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business capable of swiftly adapting to changes in the market”. The brand promised to cut costs, sell off assets and prioritse research and development investment. Nissan chief executive Makoto Uchida will reduce his monthly salary by 50 per cent. The company boss said ”these turnaround measures do not imply that the company is shrinking”. “Nissan will restructure its business to become leaner and more resilient, while also reorganizing management to respond quickly and flexibly to changes in the business environment,” he said. “We an aim to enhance the competitiveness of our products, which are fundamental to our success, and set Nissan back on a path of growth. “As a cohesive team, we are dedicated to working together to ensure the successful implementation of our plans.” MORE: Real reason car giant on brink of collapse Reports of Nissan’s CFO leaving follow the departure of chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta in 2023 and the sensational arrest for former chief executive Carlos Ghosn in 2018. Several carmakers are struggling to cope with a shift toward electric cars, increased competition and weak demand from customers. Carlos Tavares, chief executive of Jeep parent company Stellantis, quit his post this week . Volkswagen is dealing with strikes in Europe amid plans to shut down factories as its cars shift from petrol to electric power. Other giants such as Ford and General Motors have openly struggled with investment in electric cars while trying to maintain production of traditional models.
On Tuesday night, group play for this season’s NBA Cup continues, with the Los Angeles Lakers traveling to Phoenix to face the struggling Suns. The biggest news surrounding this game is the return of All-Star Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, who both began the season on fire before suffering minor injuries that have sidelined them for the past few weeks. Can the Suns shake off their recent play now that Durant and Beal are back in the mix and secure a win against the Lake Show? Keep reading our Lakers vs. Suns preview and check out the best Pennsylvania sportsbooks. Durant and Beal Set To Return The Phoenix Suns’ season thus far has been a roller coaster, and the main talking point around this team has been their performance with and without Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Without Durant, the Suns have a 1-6 record and a net rating of -10.2. Their sole win in that stretch came against the 4-12 Utah Jazz. With Beal also sidelined, Phoenix has dropped five consecutive games. Durant was lighting it up before his calf injury, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game on ridiculous efficiency; he had knocked down 55.3% of his field goal attempts and 42.9% of his 3-point shots. Beal also posted 17.8 points per game on a 48/38/81 shooting split before he was forced to miss some time. During their first nine games, the Suns appeared to be a legitimate Finals-contending team, holding an 8-1 record and a net rating of +3.4. Talk about a drastic difference when they have Beal and Durant available. The Suns enter this group play matchup against Los Angeles as 3.5-point favorites despite losing six of their past seven outings. Phoenix holds a horrendous 5-11 record against the spread, while the Lakers are only slightly better, covering seven of their 16 games (7-9) thus far. Oddsmakers also expect a high-scoring affair, with the total resting at 231.5 points. Both teams have an over record above .500, as the Lakers are 9-7 on the over, while the Suns are 10-6. Lakers Stumble In Back-to-Back Losses The Lakers have performed better than many predicted through the first chunk of the 2024-25 regular season, holding a 10-6 overall record. However, they had an even more impressive 10-4 record before a 30-foot 3-pointer from young Magic star Franz Wagner at Crypto handed them their fifth loss of the season. In the following game, the Lake Show were outscored by 31 points in the second half en route to a double-digit blowout loss against the Nuggets. Anthony Davis, who currently has the sixth-highest MVP odds, had one of his worst games of the season against Denver, finishing with just 14 points on 6-for-19 shooting from the floor. Davis will be in a solid position for a bounce-back game against a Suns team that is undersized in the frontcourt. Where: bet365 Sportsbook Why: Anthony Davis has been a monster for the Lakers this season, averaging 30.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game on close to 56% shooting from the field and 41% from behind the arc. But Davis’s dominance isn’t relegated to just one end of the floor. He is also a force on defense, recording more than three “stocks” (steals and blocks) per game so far this season. Historically, AD has been terrific against the Suns. In fact, he has logged two or more blocks in seven of his past seven games against them. As mentioned above, Davis should have a significant advantage over an undersized Phoenix team on both ends of the floor, and he should be motivated after the Lakers’ blowout loss to Denver. Bet This: Anthony Davis Over 1.5 Blocks -125 Lakers vs. Suns Prediction The Suns are 5-0 at home with a +5.5 net rating when Kevin Durant is on the floor. That has to mean something. The team’s shot making, ball movement, and offensive fluidity are noticeably improved when Durant is available. His gravity offensively alleviates pressure from other players, including Tyus Jones, Jusuf Nurkic, Devin Booker, and Beal. Phoenix will have a roller-coaster season simply because it lacks depth, and any minor injury to one of its key players will derail any positive momentum. However, the Suns have their starters healthy tonight, and that should be enough to hold off a Lakers team that has the third-worst defensive rating in the league on the road. Pick: Suns -3.5 (-110, DraftKings Sportsbook )Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk
No. 6 Houston faces No. 9 Alabama in a men’s college basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, (11/26/24) at Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via DirecTV Stream or via a subscription to Sling TV , which is 50% off the first month. Here’s what you need to know: What: Men’s college basketball Who: Houston vs. Alabama When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 (11/26/2024) Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: TBS Live Stream: DirecTV Stream AP Story: Eight of the nation’s premier basketball programs are descending on Las Vegas during the traditional Thanksgiving tournament week for a unique event where real money for their school’s name, image and likeness collectives is riding on the outcome. Welcome to a brave new world for college hoops. The three-day Players Era Festival, tipping off Tuesday and organized by RedBird IMI-backed EverWonder Studios, is reimagining old-school holiday tournaments. Every school participating will receive at least $1 million for their NIL collective , with bonuses of $500,000 to the champion, $250,000 to the runner-up, $150,000 for third place and $100,000 for finishing in fourth. “When we launched Players Era, we knew that it had the ability to drive a positive shift in the college basketball landscape, and we’re seeing that vision come to life as we get ready to tip off next week,” the event’s CEO, Seth Berger, said in a statement. “Everything we do is about delivering value to the players,” Berger continued, ”and our guiding principles continue to be paying the players fair market value for their NIL and creating captivating content for fans.” Fair market value comes to a hefty tab of $9 million in payouts to the participating schools. The lucrative proposition has resulted in a stacked field for the round-robin format at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. San Diego State faces No. 21 Creighton , Oregon plays No. 20 Texas A&M, sixth-ranked Houston faces No. 9 Alabama and Rutgers plays Notre Dame on Tuesday. Each team plays another opponent Wednesday. Those results along with point differentials — capped at 20 points per game — are used to set Saturday’s championship and consolation games. The financials aside, the Players Era Festival features some heavyweight matchups of national title contenders. The Bluejays are led by All-American candidate Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Cougars and Crimson Tide — whose opening game is must-see TV — are March darlings, while Texas A&M is among nine SEC programs ranked in this week’s AP Top 25 . “There’s a lot of silliness out there asking if we can win a national championship. How would I know?” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “Do you understand what a bad call does to a team, or a missed free throw or a sprained ankle? That’s why you don’t ever focus on the destination. You take pride and joy in going through the journey. However it ends up, it ends up, but don’t ever judge your season on how you finish. Judge it on how hard you tried and did you do the best you could.” The Maui Invitational is celebrating its ruby jubilee back in Lahaina , after the wildfires last year forced its relocation, and began Monday with another loaded field. Fourth-ranked Auburn faced No. 5 Iowa State in an opening round that also featured second-ranked UConn against Memphis, Colorado against Michigan State and Dayton against No. 12 North Carolina. The tournament continues with semifinals Tuesday and the championship game Wednesday. Top-ranked Kansas, led by All-American center Hunter Dickinson, takes on Cooper Flagg and No. 11 Duke on Tuesday night in the Vegas Showdown. Kansas already has beaten the Tar Heels in a thriller at Allen Fieldhouse and Michigan State in the Champions Classic, while the Blue Devils have lost to No. 8 Kentucky but are coming off a win over then-No. 17 Arizona. The ballroom is staged once against at Atlantis Paradise Island for one of the most unique holiday tournaments of Thanksgiving week. Third-ranked Gonzaga, No. 14 Indiana and No. 21 Arizona are the headliners in the eight-team Battle 4 Atlantis, which tips off Wednesday and continues with semifinals Thursday and the championship game Friday. No. 18 Florida should have a de facto home-court advantage when it joins Minnesota, Wichita State and Wake Forest for the ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort. The Rady Children’s Invitational also tips off Thursday in San Diego with No. 13 Purdue playing NC State and No. 23 Ole Miss facing BYU, while No. 19 Arkansas plays Illinois in the Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 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If we hope to see a climate-hardy world in the years to come, we must recast the way we design our urban environments — they must become ecologically sound and robust sustainable spaces. Possible pathways to achieve such goals are winding and tenuous, sure, and an array of novel innovations are needed to make urban net zero goals viable. Admittedly, progress toward urban decarbonization has been periodically disrupted and influenced by the ever-shifting landscape of climate change, geopolitical dynamics, and supply chain challenges. Yet life-changing solutions are emerging from the climate tech sector, and these solutions can transform cities across the globe. With targeted research and development, climate tech is offering urban planners, architectural engineers, developers, and contractors a method to focus on a viable low-emissions urban environment. Indeed, clean energy innovation is no longer rare; urban leaders are now ready to deliver practical, climate tech-based solutions in their quest to create thriving, adaptable, and vertically integrated cities. By channeling the power of climate tech, promoting transformative policies, and welcoming community input and policy, urban leaders can help us all to resist what is sometimes described an inevitable trajectory past the Paris Agreement goals of a 1.5°C temperature increase. Instead, we can reimagine our cities as a green oasis . Cities are facing specific and often devasting consequences from the climate crisis – urban areas contribute 70% of global CO2 emissions and consume a staggering 75% of the world’s energy. This impact is set to grow due to rapid expansion: by 2050, more than two-thirds of the global population – around 6.5 billion people – will call cities their home. This will place immense strain on resources, demanding even more energy and intensifying urban environmental footprints. What actions can cities take with their burden of CO2 emissions and the enormous amounts of energy they consume? Urban dilemmas surrounding decarbonization aren’t hopeless. Investments are needed to redirect urban landscapes toward net zero trajectories. Here’s an overview of recent publications from the Center for Urban Transformation at the World Economic Forum that offer some answers about cities, energy consumption, and climate tech. Climate tech investments to date: Between 2020 and 2021, climate tech investments soared to $56 billion. Supportive policies and innovative financing models are vital for climate tech to thrive. Governments and private sector organizations must also collaborate to create incentives for green investments and ensure that regulatory frameworks facilitate, rather than hinder, sustainable development. In the US, the Inflation Reduction Act has sought to encourage wide-scale investment in the low carbon energy economy, enabling investments in clean technology to grow by 225% up to $303 billion since its enactment. As a result, big strides are being made. According to BNEF, global clean energy financing jumped by 17% to $1.8 trillion in 2023. Meanwhile, investment in the clean energy supply chain reached $135 billion and the electrified transport sector saw an increase in funding of more than 8% year-on-year. Cities of the future and decarbonization: About 60% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have not been built yet, so cities have a unique opportunity and responsibility to approach development in a smarter, more sustainable and more resilient way. This means building systems that can withstand future challenges. Experts estimate that global spending on the transition, including areas such as retrofitting buildings, could reach $275 trillion between 2021 and 2050. Bridging this funding gap will require game-changing climate technology solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of our urban environments. Innovative sources for urban decarbonization: The pursuit of innovative clean energy technologies is essential for addressing the climate crisis and achieving sustainability goals. By investing in research, development and deployment of low-carbon solutions, countries can drive economic growth, enhance energy security and mitigate the impacts of climate change. To decarbonize, cities must also embrace innovative building materials, solar panels, green roofs, and nature-based climate technologies. A huge companion challenge lies in recycling large amounts of materials efficiently. New regs spur climate tech innovation: New regulations are being implemented around the world to address the environmental impact of construction materials. This is compelling developers to reduce their carbon emissions to meet building standards . With enough support and investment from the public and private sectors, climate tech could help make the world’s cities more sustainable alongside city requirements. The connection between buildings and embodied carbon: Understanding and addressing embodied carbon – the total GHG emissions generated to produce a building’s materials – is crucial. Embodied carbon can account for 80-90% of a real estate developer’s annual emissions but is often overshadowed by emissions from heating, cooling, and lighting. What clean tech can do for cities: Aside from enabling the expansion and scalability of promising new resources, innovation can also have an invaluable impact on urban centers by improving the sustainability of existing resources. Current climate tech innovations tackle embodied carbon, make reclaimed materials more usable, and adapt green architecture to develop nature-based building materials. Energy consumption reductions: As outlined in the IEA’s report on Energy Technology Perspectives , innovation is key to the sustainable development scenario. About 35% of CO2 reductions by 2070 depend on technologies in early stages, requiring more R&D, while another 40% depend on yet-to-be-deployed technologies. These advancements reduce energy consumption and create spaces that promote health and wellbeing. LEED-certified buildings are designed to be 25-30% more energy-efficient than conventional buildings. Tackling the climate crisis necessitates a fundamental reshaping of the existing energy framework, a groundbreaking shift that must consider global dependence on existing energy resources and infrastructure. Nature-based construction materials: Nature-based construction technology can significantly decarbonize cities. Integrating biophilic design , which brings elements of nature into urban spaces, further enhances the quality of city living. Reclaimed lumber can significantly reduce timber’s carbon footprint and the demand for new timber. This not only preserves forests but also minimizes waste. A report in the journal Nature suggests that greening just 35% of the EU’s urban areas could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 55.8 million tons annually. Incorporating nature-based building materials makes cities more comfortable to live in, helps clean the air, improves insulation, reduces pollution, and encourages ecosystems critical for habitats to thrive. Navigating the journey towards net zero is not a linear path, the WEF warns . Yet, amidst this complexity, climate tech emerges as a “savior” and a critical facilitator in resource management. In fact, climate tech innovation holds the promise of expediting the processes of decarbonization and energy transition, propelling cities towards a sustainable future. While some countries may be leading the race to develop and scale such cutting-edge solutions, the transition to a low-carbon economy is not solely the responsibility of individual nations. It requires collective action and collaboration on a global scale. Recognizing this reality, key global policymakers and business leaders are seizing every opportunity to contribute to the expansion of low-carbon climate technologies. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook Bluesky Email RedditSan Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and top backup Jordan Mason are being placed on injured reserve. McCaffrey left the snowy field in Buffalo on Sunday night after a 5-yard gain that was preceded by him heading to the sideline in apparent pain at the end of an 18-yard run. McCaffrey was diagnosed with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee and did not play in the second half. The 49ers also lost Jordan Mason, who emerged in a starting role with McCaffrey out the first two months of the season, to an ankle injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mason has a high-ankle sprain, which typically requires a recovery window of 4-6 weeks. Those moves push rookie Isaac Guerendo into the RB1 spot. He scored the team's only touchdown at Buffalo. The IR slots in San Francisco are manned by multiple starters, including wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Mason had a team-leading 789 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. Being placed on IR means he's not eligible to play until the regular-season finale at Arizona. McCaffrey had 53 yards on seven carries on Sunday night and caught two passes for 14 yards before exiting. He was playing in just his fourth game of the season after missing the first eight because of Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year last season, when he led the league with 2,023 yards from scrimmage: a league-leading 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns plus 67 catches for 564 yards and seven scores. McCaffrey hasn't scored a touchdown in his four appearances this season. He has rushed for 202 yards on 50 carries and caught 15 passes for 146 yards. "It was frustrating," Shanahan said after the game. "He had a great week of practice and I could feel his urgency and stuff and thought he came out great, looking really good, and it looked like he just got his shoestring there. ... I hurt for him, and tough for our team not having him." The 49ers (5-7) played without defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) in the 35-10 loss. San Francisco has lost three in a row heading into next Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco resides two games behind the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (7-5) with five games remaining on the schedule. Seattle and San Francisco split their season series. --Field Level MediaNoneBest of Thompson Okanagan 'good news' from 2024
BOARDWALKTECH REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS