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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets might be dealing with an opponent even tougher to overcome than their poor play, missed opportunities and ill-timed mistakes. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson suggested last Sunday a losing “gene” might be an explanation for the Jets’ inability to pull out victories after the team dropped to 3-10 with a loss at Miami. On Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers presented another perhaps more sinister reason. “I mean, it might be something like that," the quarterback said of Wilson's theory. "It might be some sort of curse we've got to snap as well.” Generations of frustrated Jets fans have half-jokingly insisted there have been negative forces at work against the franchise since Joe Namath delivered on his Super Bowl guarantee in January 1969. It remains the team's only appearance in the NFL's biggest game. Rodgers has been there once — and won — with Green Bay. The 41-year-old quarterback came to New York hoping to finally lead the Jets back to the Super Bowl. He even commented on how lonely the team's only Lombardi Trophy looked during his introductory news conference 20 months ago. Instead, Rodgers' first season in New York was cut short by a torn Achilles tendon just four snaps in, immediately resurrecting "curse” theories among jaded Jets fans. With its loss last Sunday, New York extended its playoff drought to 14 straight years, the longest active skid among the major North American sports leagues. And the team will be looking for a new general manager and coach after this season, and Rodgers' future in New York is very much up in the air. “Whatever the case, this team, this organization is going to figure out how to get over the hump at some point,” Rodgers said. “The culture is built by the players. There’s a framework set down by the organization, by the upper ups, by the staff. But in the end, it’s the players that make it come to life. "And at some point, everybody’s going to have to figure out what that special sauce is to turn those games that should be wins into wins.” The Jets have held the lead in the fourth quarter in five games this season. They've lost each of them, including the past three games. New York's inability to come away with wins in those prompted Wilson's “gene” theory. “I’m not exactly sure what he was talking about there,” Rodgers said with a smile. "I don’t know what the proper nomenclature is for the situation where we’ve lost some leads or haven’t been able to take the lead late in the game, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. We haven’t been great in situational football. “A lot of those games come down to the plays in the first and second, even third quarter, where if you make the play the game is not in that situation. But in those situations, we haven’t been very good on offense or defense or even (special) teams.” Rodgers said “it takes a conscious effort, it takes an intentional effort” to establish a winning culture, and it includes leadership, practice habits and setting standards inside and outside of the locker room. And this year's Jets, Rodgers said, are “on the edge” of that. “We just haven’t quite figured out how to get that special sauce worked out, mixed up,” he said. “It’s close and a lot of great guys are in the locker room. There’s some good mix of veterans and young guys, but we just haven’t quite put it all together.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated PressLuxembourg – 11 December 2024 – Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the award of a substantial 1 contract for a subsea tieback development in the US Gulf of Mexico. 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Speaking at the White House, Biden said the U.S. was not sure of Assad’s whereabouts, but was monitoring reports he was seeking refuge in Moscow. Biden credited action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria’s backers — Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He said “for the first time” that they could no longer defend Assad’s grip on power. “Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East,” Biden said. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is forcing the Biden administration and the incoming Trump team to confront intensifying questions about the possibility of greater conflicts across the Middle East. President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled his country, which his family had ruled for decades , because close ally Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, “was not interested in protecting him any longer.” Those comments on Trump’s social media platform came a day after he used another post to decry the possibility of the U.S. intervening militarily in Syria to aid the rebels, declaring, “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.” The Biden administration had no intention of intervening, according to President Joe Biden’s national security adviser. Biden was meeting with his national security team at the White House on Sunday. He was expected to make public comments later in the day. The U.S has about 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the opposition-held northeast to prevent any resurgence of the Islamic State group. Assad’s fall adds to an already tense situation throughout much of region on many fronts, including Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza and its fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, 2025, made a connection between the upheaval in Syria and Russia’s war in Ukraine , noting that Assad’s allies in Moscow, as well as in Iran, the main sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah, “are in a weakened state right now.” The Syrian opposition that brought down Assad is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham . The Biden administration has designated the group as a terrorist organization and says it has links to al-Qaida, although Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it has since broken ties with al-Qaida. Vice President-elect JD Vance , a veteran of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, wrote on own social media Sunday to express skepticism about the insurgents. “Many of ‘the rebels’ are a literal offshoot of ISIS. One can hope they’ve moderated. Time will tell,” he said, using another acronym for the group. Trump has suggested that Assad’s ouster can advance the prospects for an end to fighting in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Trump wrote that Putin’s government “lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine” and the Republican called for an immediate cease-fire, a day after meeting in Paris with the French and Ukrainian leaders . Daniel B. Shapiro, a deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, said the American military presence will continue in eastern Syria but was “solely to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and has nothing to do with other aspects of this conflict.” “We call on all parties in Syria to protect civilians, particularly those from Syria’s minority communities to respect international military norms and to work to achieve a resolution to include the political settlement,” Shapiro said. “Multiple actors in this conflict have a terrible track record to include Assad’s horrific crimes, Russia’s indiscriminate aerial bomb bombardment, Iranian-back militia involvement and the atrocities of ISIS,” he added. Shapiro, however, was careful not to directly say Assad had been deposed by the insurgents. “If confirmed, no one should shed any tears over the Assad regime,” he said. As they pushed toward the Syrian capital of Damascus, the opposition freed political detainees from government prisons. The family of missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice renewed calls to find him. “To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we’re waiting for Austin,” Tice’s mother, Debra, said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media. “We know that when he comes out, he’s going to be fairly dazed & he’s going to need lots of care & direction. Direct him to his family please!” Tice disappeared in 2012 outside Damascus, amid intensification of what became a civil war stretching more than a decade. ___ Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain, contributed to this report. Will Weissert, The Associated Press

MSME sector has been playing a vital role in defence production, chief of Eastern Naval Command vice admiral Rajesh Pendherkar underlined while addressing a conclave organised on Monday in Visakhapatnam by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with Department of Defence Production. The vice admiral said to involve MSMEs, the Navy has launched multiple initiatives, such as the Centre for Indigenisation and Self Reliance (CSR) and various conclaves like Amrit 24. These efforts help micro, small and medium enterprises understand the Navy’s indigenisation requirements. Pendherkar said these initiatives have yielded visible outcomes, with many components, from gas turbine filters to autonomous systems, being developed by MSMEs based on military specifications. The vice admiral said a crucial discussion point at the conclave had been the difference between indigenisation—the local manufacturing of foreign components—and indigenous development, which involves designing and developing entirely new solutions within India. He underlined that the latter is critical for achieving true self-reliance in defence. He pointed out that the government has created a supportive environment through initiatives like defence industrial corridors, IDEX and defence innovation hubs. Pendherkar suggested that fostering a culture of innovation is essential. This includes encouraging research and development, supporting emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, robotics and additive manufacturing, and incentivising new ideas through grants and recognition programmes. The vice admiral emphasised that collaboration between MSMEs, academia and large defence manufacturers will be key for advancing innovation and indigenisation. “India’s long-term vision is to build naval platforms with 100 per cent indigenous components. The construction of the INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, engaged over 500 MSMEs and created thousands of jobs. This showcases the opportunities for MSMEs to expand from component manufacturing to providing integrated systems to the defence sector,” Pendherkar observed. Those present at the conclave included AP Industries director Abhishek Kishore.Crime Reports: Police and sheriff’s office activity through Wednesday, Dec. 11Signals Market Expansion in the State of Texas ADDISON, Texas , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solis Mammography , the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has announced its entry into the third largest metropolitan area in Texas with its most recent acquisition of Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers in San Antonio . Avestēe is known for its state-of-the-art imaging expertise and its beautiful and calming patient environment. With Avestēe's six imaging locations, Solis Mammography now has a presence in the major metropolitan areas of Texas , including Dallas-Fort Worth , Houston , San Antonio and Austin . "Growth provides access and access changes lives," said Grant Davies , CEO of Solis Mammography. "Our goal with every market and every community we enter is to advance our mission of early breast cancer detection, and we never want to lose sight of that. We know that when we change the way mammography is experienced through innovative practices, improved technology and patient-centered care, we can make a difference. We hope to build on Avestēe's more than 10-year history of providing an expert and personalized approach to women's imaging." Founded in 2013 by Suzanne Dabbous , MD, Avestēe has provided patients with expert radiologic interpretations in a compassionate, non-clinical environment. The practice has six locations in San Antonio , Boerne and Spring Branch, Texas . "Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers' commitment to expert, compassionate care aligns perfectly with Solis Mammography's mission and vision for the future. We are excited to continue growing by joining the Solis family, a national leader in breast imaging and women's health innovation," said Dr. Dabbous. Solis Mammography combines clinical excellence with cutting-edge AI-screening technology to deliver exceptional patient-centered care – a tradition maintained for 40 years. The acquisition of Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers expands the company's footprint into its 19 th major market. About Solis Mammography Solis Mammography, a premier women's health company and the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has been dedicated to elevating mammography services and maintaining breast health and peace of mind for 40 years. Headquartered in Addison, Texas , Solis Mammography operates more than 141 centers in 19 major markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth , Houston , Austin , San Antonio , South Louisiana , Utah , Denver , Phoenix , Tucson , the greater Philadelphia area, Columbus , Nashville, North Carolina , Virginia , Miami , Ft. Lauderdale , and Gainesville, Florida . 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Syrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the end of Assad’s rule as he called for peace and the protection of civilians. “The Syrian people have suffered under Assad’s barbaric regime for too long and we welcome his departure,” Starmer said. He said the U.K. was focused on a political solution to restore peace and stability. “We call on all sides to protect civilians and minorities and ensure essential aid can reach the most vulnerable in the coming hours and days,” he said. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEHRAN, Iran — Iran says the Syrian people should decide their country’s future “without destructive, coercive foreign intervention.” The Foreign Ministry statement issued Sunday marked Iran’s first official reaction to the overthrow of President Bashar Assad, who it had strongly backed through nearly 14 years of civil war. Assad’s government was a close ally of Iran that served as a crucial conduit between it and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The rebels who toppled Assad view Iran as a hostile foreign influence, and the abandoned Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked as they entered the city. The Foreign Ministry statement said Iran supports Syria’s unity and national sovereignty, and hopes to see “the end of military conflicts, the prevention of terrorist activities and the start of a national dialogue” with the participation of all groups. “It is expected that the wise and farsighted relations of the two nations will continue based on mutual ties and interests,” the statement said. TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. MASNAA, Lebanon — At Lebanon’s Masnaa crossing into Syria, the mood was festive Sunday with some local Lebanese residents handing out congratulatory sweets to Syrians lined up to return to their country. Sami Abdel-Latif, a refugee from Hama who was heading to Syria to join his wife and four children, said while the future in Syria is still uncertain, “anything is better than Bashar.” He said he expected some chaos initially but that eventually the situation would settle down. “Look at Aleppo now,” he said, referring to the first major city taken over by opposition forces more than a week ago, where life has continued more or less as normal. Abdel-Latif, a construction worker, said he is also hoping that there will now be plentiful work in Syria to rebuild. Malak Matar, who was preparing to return to Damascus, said, “This is a feeling we’ve been waiting 14 years for. “You feel yourself psychologically free - you can express yourself,” he said. “The country is free and the barriers have been broken down.” Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well-organized and take care of their country. It’s a new phase.” DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. Agricultural areas along the border were declared closed military zones and some schools shifted to online classes in anticipation of unrest. MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday that Bashar Assad had left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave “instructions” to “transfer power peacefully.” In a post on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday, the ministry said Moscow had not directly participated in these talks. It also said it has been following the “dramatic events” in Syria “with extreme concern." It also said Russian troops stationed in Syria have been put on high alert and that as of early afternoon Sunday, there was “no serious threat” to the security of Russia’s military bases there. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. While Russia now concentrates the bulk of its military resources in Ukraine, it has maintained a military foothold in Syria and keeps troops at its bases there.Syrians poured into streets in celebration on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . Russian state news agencies were reporting that President Bashar Assad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were given asylum. Russia said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and that he had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Joyful crowds gathered in central squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag. Others ransacked the presidential palace and residence. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago leads the biggest rebel faction in Syria and is poised to chart the country’s future. He made his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, at the capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque, and called himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Assad’s fall was “a victory to the Islamic nation.” The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Israel has issued warnings to villages in southern Syria and its forces seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Here's the Latest: Russian state news agencies reported that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and been given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but had contacted the Kremlin for comment. CAIRO — The Arab League on Sunday condemned Israel for taking advantage of Syrian President Bashar Assad's downfall by moving into more Syrian territory. Hours after Assad’s overthrow, Israel announced it had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights that was established by a cease-fire agreement with Syria in 1974. In a statement, the Arab League said Israel illegally sought to occupy more territories. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement regarding Syrian territory had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating Israel taking over as a “temporary defensive position.” UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations secretary-general is marking the “fall of the dictatorial regime” in Syria and says the future of the country is “is a matter for the Syrians to determine.” A statement by Antonio Guterres also called for calm and the protection of the rights of all Syrians as well as of diplomatic and consular facilities in Syria. He said there is much work ahead to ensure an “orderly political transition to renewed institutions,” and he called on the international community to ensure that “any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive and that it meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity.” KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s top diplomat on Sunday responded to Assad’s ouster by describing him as a “dictator” who relied on Russia to prop up his rule - a reference to the military campaign Moscow has waged in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. "Assad has fallen. This has always been and will be the case with all dictators who bet on Putin. He always betrays those who rely on him,” foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X. In a separate update on the social network, Sybiha said Kyiv was ready to take steps towards restoring relations with Syria, severed months into Russia’s full-scale invasion of the neighboring state. Kyiv broke off diplomatic ties after Damascus in June 2022 recognized Kremlin-occupied parts of eastern Ukraine as independent territories, in a move welcomed by Moscow and decried by the West as a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents of five villages and towns in southern Syria to stay inside their homes for their safety. “The fighting in your area is forcing the IDF to act,” the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman said on X. The military didn’t respond to questions. Earlier, Israel said its troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned their positions. Defense Minister Israel Katz said on X that the IDF has been instructed to “seize the buffer zone and control points to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights – Jewish and Druze – so that they are not exposed to threats from the other side.” Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied. BEIRUT - The leader of the largest insurgent group in Syria visited the Syrian capital’s sprawling Umayyad Mosque and declared that the victory against President Bashar Assad “is a victory to the Islamic nation.” Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, made his first public appearance and remarks since fighters entered Damascus. He told hundreds of people at the historic mosque that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” He added that Assad made Syria a base for the illegal amphetamine Captagon that brought cash to Assad’s circles. Al-Sharaa, the leader of the jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, said Sunday that the victory was achieved because of “God and the blood of martyrs.” He said that he left Syria 20 years ago and since then his heart has longed for this movement. LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the end of Assad’s rule as he called for peace and the protection of civilians. “The Syrian people have suffered under Assad’s barbaric regime for too long and we welcome his departure,” Starmer said. He said the U.K. was focused on a political solution to restore peace and stability. “We call on all sides to protect civilians and minorities and ensure essential aid can reach the most vulnerable in the coming hours and days,” he said. AMMAN, Jordan — The vast majority of the Jordanian people are welcoming the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the success of the Syrian revolution. “There is no doubt that I felt overwhelming joy at the fall of the Assad regime," said Badi Al-Rafaia, Engineer, union activist and member of the Islamic Action Front. "There is no doubt that we are happy with what happened in Syria, happy with the success of the revolution, happy with the Syrian people getting rid of an oppressor and criminal who treated the Syrian people and made the Syrian state a failed state.” Al-Rafaia said that Jordan is benefiting from what happened in Syria, and "we hope that Jordan will help the revolution succeed and not work against it.” Amman resident Muhab al-Majali said the fall of the Assad regime is “The end of every unjust and tyrannical rule, and more than that, it mortgaged the country and its people to the Iranians, who abandoned it in minutes... I believe that the future is beautiful and prosperous for the Syrians.” BERLIN — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria after the fall of Bashir Assad’s government. “Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent,” the ICRC’s head of delegation in Syria, Stephan Sakalian, said in a written statement Sunday. The ICRC is “responding wherever possible, with further efforts underway, as hundreds of thousands of people need care and humanitarian assistance,” he said. Sakalian called “on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.” BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government said in a statement Sunday that it “supports all international and regional efforts seeking to open a dialogue” for Syria “leading to the adoption of a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights of Syrians, and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.” The statement from government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi, said that Iraq understands “the necessity of respecting the free will of all Syrians, and stresses that the security of Syria, the unity of its territories, and the preservation of its independence are of utmost importance, not only for Iraq but also for its connection to the security and stability of the region.” It cautioned against “interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, or supporting one party for the benefit of another.” Iraq, which has a close relationship with Iran - once a strong ally of former Syrian President Bashar Assad - has taken in some 2,000 Syrian army soldiers who fled the country amid the advance of armed opposition groups. CAIRO — The head of Yemen’s internationally recognized government welcomed the fall of the government of President Bashar Assad of Syria. “It’s a historic moment,” Rashad al-Alimi, who chairs the ruling presidential council, wrote on X platform of Assad’s downfall. “It’s time for the Iranian regime to stop meddling in Yemen, respect its sovereignty and identity.” Al-Alimi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia, was referring to Iran’s support of Houthi rebels who are at war with Yemen’s internationally recognized government for a decade. DAMASCUS — Families wandered through the high-ceilinged halls of the presidential palace in Damascus on Sunday, along with some armed men. Some paused to take family portraits or selfies on the few remaining couches against the backdrop of mosaiced walls, while others walked out with chairs and other items under their arms. On the massive parking lot out front, cars drove in circles honking ecstatically. In central Damascus’ Umayyad Square, drivers passing by also honked jubilantly, while young men piled onto a tank abandoned in the square. But for some the celebration was bittersweet. “I am very happy, but this happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of the prison and know where is he is,” said Damascus resident Bassam Masr. “I have been searching for him for two hours - he has been detained for 13 years.” TEHRAN, Iran — Iran says the Syrian people should decide their country’s future “without destructive, coercive foreign intervention.” The Foreign Ministry statement issued Sunday marked Iran’s first official reaction to the overthrow of President Bashar Assad, who it had strongly backed through nearly 14 years of civil war. Assad’s government was a close ally of Iran that served as a crucial conduit between it and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The rebels who toppled Assad view Iran as a hostile foreign influence, and the abandoned Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked as they entered the city. The Foreign Ministry statement said Iran supports Syria’s unity and national sovereignty, and hopes to see “the end of military conflicts, the prevention of terrorist activities and the start of a national dialogue” with the participation of all groups. “It is expected that the wise and farsighted relations of the two nations will continue based on mutual ties and interests,” the statement said. TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria. He spoke from an overlook near the border between Syria and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, after Syrian rebels tore through the country and dramatically ended Assad’s rule on Sunday morning. Netanyahu said the 50-year-old agreement had collapsed and that Syrian troops had abandoned their positions, necessitating the Israeli takeover as a “temporary defensive position.” Israel captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied Syrian territory. Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that as early as September, Israel began construction of what could possibly be a new road right along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria . The United Nations confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone during the work. The United Nations maintains a peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone called the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, or UNDOF, with around 1,100 peacekeepers from Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uruguay. After the 1973 Mideast war, the U.N. Secretary Council voted to create UNDOF to patrol a roughly 400 square kilometer (155 square mile) demilitarized zone and maintain the peace there. MASNAA, Lebanon — At Lebanon’s Masnaa crossing into Syria, the mood was festive Sunday with some local Lebanese residents handing out congratulatory sweets to Syrians lined up to return to their country. Sami Abdel-Latif, a refugee from Hama who was heading to Syria to join his wife and four children, said while the future in Syria is still uncertain, “anything is better than Bashar.” He said he expected some chaos initially but that eventually the situation would settle down. “Look at Aleppo now,” he said, referring to the first major city taken over by opposition forces more than a week ago, where life has continued more or less as normal. Abdel-Latif, a construction worker, said he is also hoping that there will now be plentiful work in Syria to rebuild. Malak Matar, who was preparing to return to Damascus, said, “This is a feeling we’ve been waiting 14 years for. “You feel yourself psychologically free - you can express yourself,” he said. “The country is free and the barriers have been broken down.” Now, he said, “Syrians have to create a state that is well-organized and take care of their country. It’s a new phase.” DAMASCUS, Syria — An Associated Press journalist in Damascus reported airstrikes in the area of the Mezzeh military airport, southwest of the capital Sunday. The airport has previously been targeted in Israeli airstrikes, but it was not immediately clear who launched Sunday's strike. The Israeli military refused to comment on the airport strike. Israel often does not publicly claim responsibility for attacks in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based war monitor, reported that Israeli warplanes also targeted warehouses belonging to the Syrian army’s Fourth Division and another former military site outside of Damascus Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Israeli military sent additional troops to the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights to bolster Israel’s presence along the border between Israel and Syria. Agricultural areas along the border were declared closed military zones and some schools shifted to online classes in anticipation of unrest. MOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday that Bashar Assad had left Syria after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave “instructions” to “transfer power peacefully.” In a post on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday, the ministry said Moscow had not directly participated in these talks. It also said it has been following the “dramatic events” in Syria “with extreme concern." It also said Russian troops stationed in Syria have been put on high alert and that as of early afternoon Sunday, there was “no serious threat” to the security of Russia’s military bases there. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad’s government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. While Russia now concentrates the bulk of its military resources in Ukraine, it has maintained a military foothold in Syria and keeps troops at its bases there.Former hospital, land sale doesn't reflect true value for the City

Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt. That's because the Crimson Tide (9-3) were passed over for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff when the selections were announced on Sunday. Alabama appeared in good shape to make the playoffs until visiting the Sooners and losing 24-3 on Nov. 23. Oklahoma finished the regular season with a 6-6 mark. SMU (11-2) earned the final at-large spot despite losing to Clemson 34-31 in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game on Saturday night. "I think it's the right decision," Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told CBS Sports said. "... We didn't ever have a bad loss." Selection committee chairman Warde Manuel said it was a tough choice to take the Mustangs over the Crimson Tide. "We looked at the number of wins Alabama had against ranked opponents," Manuel, the Michigan athletic director, told ESPN. "We looked at SMU's schedule and they were undefeated in conference. Their losses were to ranked teams. "We also looked at Alabama's losses to unranked teams. It was quite a debate. We value strength of schedule and that's why Alabama as a three-loss team is ranked ahead of teams that have two losses." SMU's loss to then-No. 17 Clemson came on a last-second field goal in Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference title game. The Mustangs also lost 18-15 at BYU on Sept. 6. SMU beat then-No. 22 Louisville on the road and then-No. 18 Pitt in Dallas. "Losing on a last-second field goal ... we felt SMU still had the nod over Alabama," Manuel said of the Mustangs' loss to Clemson. "... It's just looking at the entire body of work over both teams." Alabama's other two losses included the shocking 40-35 stumble at Vanderbilt on Oct. 5 that marked the Commodores' first-ever win over a No. 1-ranked team. The Crimson Tide also lost 24-17 to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Oct. 19. The Crimson Tide posted three ranked victories, beating then-No. 2 Georgia, then-No. 21 Missouri and then-No. 15 LSU. Alabama will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on Dec. 31. It is a rematch from last season when the Wolverines defeated the Crimson Tide 27-20 in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl. The second team out was No. 13 Miami (10-2), which saw its chances plummet by losing two of its last three regular-season games. The Hurricanes, who started 9-0, lost 28-23 to host Georgia Tech on Nov. 9 and completed the regular season with a 42-38 road loss against Syracuse. Miami didn't play a Top 25 team this season. Instead of navigating the playoff field, Miami will face No. 18 Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando on Dec. 28. "Everyone that doesn't get in feels disappointment," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said of being passed over. "We will have the onus of just doing better. Go forward and have the opportunity to get better. ... "We have a ton to play for and we'll thankful for the opportunity." SMU plays No. 6 Penn State in its first-round playoff game on Nov. 21. "We're excited about the challenge and the opportunity to prove that the committee made the right decision," Lashlee said. --Field Level MediaNone

Six Republicans in the Missouri Senate want to start the debate over whether to eliminate the state income tax with a move to a 4% flat tax. Among the bills filed in advance of the 2025 legislative session are identical proposals to move to a flat tax that also include provisions that would slowly reduce the rate to zero. Part of that plan is a proposed constitutional amendment that would put a strict cap on spending and allow sales taxes to be applied to services such as auto repair labor and accountant fees. “They really go together in tandem,” said state Sen. Curtis Trent, a Springfield Republican. “They’re sort of two pieces in one whole. It would change the conversation if the constitutional amendment wasn’t enacted.” During this year’s election campaign, Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe promised to eliminate Missouri’s state income tax . Kehoe hasn’t outlined the details of how the tax that provided 65% of the $13.4 billion in general revenue during fiscal 2024 would be dismantled without severe cuts to state programs. Since 2014, when lawmakers enacted a tax cut over the veto of then-Gov. Jay Nixon, Missouri’s top income tax rate has fallen from 6% to 4.8%, with another 0.1 percentage point cut set to take effect on Jan. 1. Two future tax cuts, to a 4.5% rate, are already in state law and will take effect if general revenue growth hits targets. Along with Trent, the bill for a 4% flat tax has been introduced by GOP state Sens. Ben Brown of Washington, Nick Schroer of Defiance and Jill Carter of Granby, as well as state Sens.-elect Brad Hudson of Cape Fair and Adam Schnelting of St. Charles. In the Missouri House, the bill and accompanying constitutional amendment have been filed by state Rep. Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic. Nonpartisan legislative staff have yet to prepare cost estimates for the bills, so the impact of an immediate move to a 4% rate is unknown. Hudson said he hasn’t discussed the proposal with Kehoe’s transition staff so he doesn’t know if it will be the favored plan. The plan for a 4% flat tax with provisions for further cuts, he said, was developed in conversations with other legislators looking for a plan that could be enacted without major disruptions. “There seem to be a number of us that agree that the product that you are looking at is definitely a great place to start this conversation,” Hudson said. The proposals have the backing of Americans for Prosperity-Missouri, an affiliate of the Koch brothers-founded super PAC , which endorsed the flat tax plan in a news release issued Tuesday. The release said the organization will use digital ads, petitions, mailers and door-to-door advocacy to promote the bills. “It’s past time for Missouri to join the ranks of states that have moved to a flat tax and are gradually phasing out their state income taxes that are a burden to workers and families,” state director Gary Hollis said in the release. AFP-Missouri provided feedback to legislators as they worked on the bill but did not draft the legislation, Hollis said in response to an email inquiry. Nationally, he wrote, AFP is backing tax cut proposals in several states. The proposals are also generating opposition, including the Missouri Realtors Association. The Realtors funded an initiative passed in 2016 to ban sales taxes on services that would be repealed by the proposed constitutional amendments. “It’s a really bad idea,” said Sam Licklider, lobbyist for the Realtors. “Nobody will admit to thinking taxes are a good idea. But on the other hand, how are you going to run the government?” For years, economists have described Missouri’s personal income tax as “nearly flat” because narrow tax brackets mean the top rate kicks in when taxable income exceeds $8,911. Taxpayers are allowed two deductions from their income before calculating how much they owe. The first is the standard deduction — $14,600 for an individual this year — that matches the federal deduction. The second is a deduction for a portion of federal income taxes that starts at 35% for the lowest income groups and phases out after income exceeds $125,000. The first $1,273 earned beyond the standard deduction is exempt from taxation. The brackets, each covering $1,273 of income, start at 2% and hit the maximum rate at $8,911 or more of taxable income. That means the top rate is paid on income exceeding approximately $24,000 a year, or 37.5 hours a week at the current minimum wage of $12.30 an hour. Shifting to a 4% flat tax would cost all taxpayers about $64 by eliminating brackets with a lower rate. Taxpayers would save money on income currently taxed at the highest rate, with net lower taxes starting when income exceeds $32,000. A taxpayer with an income of $250,000 would see a tax cut of about $1,500 with a 4% flat tax compared to the 2025 rate of 4.7%. People with incomes of $250,000 or more represent only about 1.5% of all returns but nearly one-third of all income reported. Missouri collected $9.8 billion from income taxes — before accounting for refunds — in the fiscal year that ended June 30, about 65% of general revenue. The state collected $13.4 billion in general revenue for the year after accounting for refunds. That is enough money, Trent said. “The goal is that the amount of revenue that’s available to the state right now would continue to be available on the same basis,” he said. When Missourians make a purchase subject to sales tax, they don’t pay just one tax. For state government purposes, it is actually four taxes. A myriad of local taxes imposed by counties, cities and special districts can more than double the state rate. For general revenue purposes , the rate is 3%, applied to cars, clothes, computers and other tangible goods, but excluding food purchased for home consumption. The tax generated $3.2 billion in the most recent fiscal year, about 21% of general revenue collections. Food purchases are subject to all other sales taxes. A tax of 1% generates money that is distributed to public schools on a per-pupil basis and a tax of 0.125% is dedicated to the operations of the Department of Conservation . The final piece is 0.1% split between state park operations and soil conservation efforts. Including local taxes means many taxpayers pay 8% or more on purchases. The highest rate on general purchases is in St. Ann, in St. Louis County , where the rate in special districts is 12.238%. Along with the constitutional prohibition on expanding sales tax to services, the Realtors in 2010 succeeded with an initiative that prevents sales tax from being imposed on real estate transactions . An additional tax of 9% would be needed to generate the same general revenue from sales tax that is produced by the personal income tax. “Folks can make an argument that a consumption tax is a better way to do business,” Hudson said. “I understand the philosophy behind that. But ultimately, what I would like to see happen is where the income tax goes away without the necessity of increasing taxes anywhere else.” The flat-tax proposals all make cuts beyond the move to 4% dependent on passage of a constitutional amendment intended to limit the growth of state spending. Under the proposal, growth in total annual appropriations — $50.9 billion from all funds for the current year after vetoes by Gov. Mike Parson — would grow, or decrease, along with the state’s population. When the population grows by 1% or more in a year, the growth rate would be the cap. Population growth of less than 1% would mean a cap of 1% year-to-year. And if the state’s population declined, state spending would have to be cut by the percentage decrease. Any revenue of estimates would be directed to a new fund in the treasury. When the total in the fund exceeds $120 million, it would trigger a 0.1 percentage point cut in the top income tax rate, with another 0.05 percentage point for every additional $60 million available when the calculation is made. Money in the fund could be used to cover any shortfall in available general revenue. If it was in place during the year that ended June 30, the deposit to the “Tax Reform Fund” would have been $294 million because actual receipts exceeded the estimate made in December 2023 by that amount. But the current revenue isn’t the only general revenue being spent by lawmakers. Even after $1 billion in vetoes, the budget will use about $1.6 billion of the $4.8 billion in general revenue surplus on hand on June 30. The sales tax changes made by the constitutional amendment would allow the state to charge a maximum rate of 3.775% on the broader base that includes services. The amendment would not force lawmakers to add services to the sales tax or change the rate, Trent said. “It doesn’t require it,” he said. “It would just make it available.” The amendment does allow one targeted sales tax that would exceed 3.775%. Anyone hiring a lobbyist would pay a sales tax of 6%. “They want to hurt people’s ability to petition their government for redress of grievances,” Licklider said. Missouri’s sales tax receipts have grown almost 45% since fiscal 2018, a combination of inflation of almost 25% and new revenue from online sales. In the same period, income tax collections grew by 27%. If sales taxes continue to grow at the rate of the past 6 years, it will take about 15 years before sales tax receipts match current revenue from income tax. “You have got to have a long time horizon upon which to accomplish any reform,” Hudson said. “A lot of the places that we’ve landed are basically designed to prevent the need for any tax increases, like shifting taxes from one area to another or any spending cuts. “We’re limiting the conversation to how we collect taxes instead of how much taxes we should collect,” he said. The spending cap is based on population, rather than growth in economic output or some other measure of economic activity such as personal income, because many state spending programs, such as public school aid, provide money on a per-capita basis, Trent said. “Using population is pretty common in how a lot of the funds in the state are distributed,” he said. Missouri’s population grew 2.8% from 2010 to 2020, lower than 39 other states. The value of all goods and services produced or provided, the gross domestic product, grew by an average of 2.5% per year in the same period. There are a lot of state spending lines that aren’t tied to population. Every state employee who has been on the payroll since Jan. 1, 2021 has received a net 21% pay raise. Other new payroll costs include a new state government base wage of $15 an hour and a $2 night shift differential. Payroll costs have also increased due to rising contribution rates for pensions. Inflation also pushes up the cost of goods the state purchases from asphalt for roads to Ziploc bags for food storage in state institutions. Those factors make spending limits based on population as bad an idea as the flat tax proposal itself, Licklider said. “You’ve got to have a basic income level to maintain a government,” he said. “How do you run a government on no money unless we want to simply not have a government, which strikes me as kind of a bad idea.” This was first published by the Missouri Independent, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization covering state government, politics and policy, and is reprinted with permission.

: In a significant breakthrough, the first-ever calf by embryo transfer (ET) was born -- in Jagannadhapuram- Arikathota area of Ramabhadrapuram mandal in coastal Vizianagaram. Dr Suresh, a veteran doctor at Arikathota, conducted the procedure on March 9. The embryo, identified as G-208 BL 7-1, resulted in the birth of a healthy female calf on Dec 15. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the region's veterinary science and animal husbandry efforts. Two veterinarians from the district have been trained in the ET/IVF procedure. This is as part of the efforts to explore this technology further. The goal is to produce more calves of high genetic merit, enhancing the quality and productivity of livestock in the area. Dr YV Ramana, joint director of animal husbandry, told Deccan Chronicle, “Under the IVF ET programme, all the most- demanded breed embryos are available. At the national Kamadenu Breeding Center and Chinthaladevi, more emphasis is given to desi breeders to encourage desi-breed farming and desi-breed population.” The GIR, Sahiwal and Ongole embryos are being produced as part of this procedure. Sex-sorted semen is used to produce Gir and Sahiwal breed embryos. This success story highlights the potential of advanced reproductive technologies to improve livestock breeding and contribute to the agricultural economy. The local veterinary community is optimistic about the prospects of ET/IVF in the region.Luke Fickell isn’t risking another philosophy shift in hiring his next offensive coordinator. It’s meat and potatoes time for the University of Wisconsin football team. Fickell, who’s entering his third year as Wisconsin's coach, finalized a deal to hire Jeff Grimes away from Kansas, a BadgerExtra source said Sunday. The move signals a desire to reestablish Wisconsin’s identity as a run-first unit. Grimes’ tenure at Kansas was just this season, but he did help the Jayhawks rush for 212.1 yards per game (5.5 per carry), a metric that ranked 12th in the FBS. Wisconsin football transfer portal tracker: 15 Badgers announce intentions to enter Grimes’ biggest challenge will be injecting some explosiveness in an offense that was halted against its better opponents. The Badgers ranked 119th out of 134 FBS teams in plays that gained 10 or more yards (134) and 129th in plays that gained 20 or more yards (36). Bringing in a run-centric offense to generate big plays might be counterintuitive to some, but Grimes’ scheme has shown the ability to pop long runs and use deep passes to get behind defenses. Here are five takeaways from Wisconsin’s hiring of Grimes. Jeff Grimes spent three seasons as offensive coordinator at Baylor. There were hotter names in the coaching world that Fickell and Wisconsin could’ve tried to lure to Madison. UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion was a popular name floated for the Badgers, as were those with ties to Fickell like Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock or quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli. But Grimes’ history as an offensive lineman and coach mesh with what the Badgers recognize as the strength of their roster. Grimes can work with the existing brain trust that improved the Badgers' line significantly from 2023 to 2024, namely line coaches AJ Blazek and Casey Rabach. And Grimes can work closely with tight ends coach Nate Letton about how the Badgers need to block the front in Grimes’ scheme. He’s run an offense heavy on wide-zone concepts and will use jet sweeps and end-arounds to either get to the edge quickly or take advantage of defenses not playing things honest. Another plus for Grimes is he’s proven to not need to bring a handful of assistants with him to install his offense. Wisconsin’s been pleased with the performances of its offensive assistants, and some like Letton and receivers coach Kenny Guiton have deep ties with Fickell. Which Power 4 schools Wisconsin football battled for 2025 recruits What it costs to acquire Grimes is not yet known. Grimes will owe Kansas some liquidated damages, better known as buyout money, and Wisconsin’s likely to be paying Grimes in a similar range it was paying Longo. Longo was making $1.25 million at Wisconsin while Grimes was set to make $1 million at Kansas, plus a $300,000 retention bonus payable in July. Fickell made it known during his signing day news conference that he had eyes on multiple hires for the offense. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell describes vision for new offense “There's an opportunity for us to put it together the right way and even create some different things,” Fickell said. “There's a possibility of not just hiring an offensive coordinator, but also hiring a quarterback coach as well.” Picking Grimes to lead the offense necessitates hiring a quarterbacks coach. Grimes has coached offensive lines and tight ends as well as being a run-game coordinator, but he hasn’t coached quarterbacks. Wisconsin needs to develop four-star quarterbacks Mabrey Mettauer and Carter Smith so it can get off the bicycle of requiring help from the transfer portal at the sport's most important position. The Badgers may still require a portal addition in the quarterback group this winter as sixth-year senior Tyler Van Dyke is still deciding on his future as he rehabs a torn right ACL, but Mettauer and Smith both fit the mold of mobile quarterbacks with big arms that have been successful under Grimes. Offensive coordinators typically coach quarterbacks because of the time spent together and the connection the QB on the field needs to have with a coordinator to be successful. However, Fickell has led staffs where the OC didn’t lead the quarterbacks. Denbrock’s last four seasons at Cincinnati under Fickell, which included the team’s runs to a New Year’s Six game (2020) and the College Football Playoff (2021), he coached tight ends while Guidugli coached quarterbacks. 3 Florida coaches break down Wisconsin football's 4-star 2025 quarterback Finding the right hire to bring along the young quarterbacks now becomes as important as finding the right offensive coordinator. Michigan fired Kirk Campbell on Dec. 3 and he’d be an intriguing fit at Wisconsin. Campbell was the QB coach for the Wolverines during their CFP national championship in 2023, but had a rough 2024 as the offensive coordinator. He has knowledge of helping quarterbacks against Big Ten defenses and how to thrive in run-first schemes in which their throws’ importance are amplified. Grimes’ passing attack will challenge defenses down the field, so long as he has a quarterback with the aggressiveness to do so. Why the most convenient excuse for Wisconsin football's struggles no longer applies Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels this year threw 23.6% of his passes at least 20 air yards down field, according to PFF. That was tied for fourth most among FBS quarterbacks. Baylor ranked in the top 30 for deep pass attempts in 2023 despite requiring multiple quarterbacks to play significant snaps due to injuries. Zach Wilson became a deadly deep-ball thrower in Grimes’ final year at BYU with the eventual No. 2 NFL draft pick. Wilson had nearly 1,300 yards on those passes alone with 2020. Daniels posted on social media that he’s staying at Kansas despite Grimes’ departure, so Grimes won’t come as a combo package with his standout QB. However, he’ll know what he’s looking for as the Badgers attack the transfer portal, which opens Monday. National signing day 2025: 24 recruits sign with Wisconsin football Recruiting outlets list coaches as key recruiters for particular recruits, and Grimes has reeled in some highly regarded prospects at Auburn, LSU, BYU and Baylor in the last 15 years. Grimes was the primary recruiter for 2023 tight end Matthew Klopfenstein, a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, according to 247Sports. He was also credited by 247Sports as the primary recruiter of former BYU quarterback Jacob Conover, the No. 109 player in the 2019 class by ESPN. 247Sports’ profile of Grimes attributes a primary or secondary recruiter title for two five-star commits within its composite rankings, offensive linemen Christian Westerman (2011 for Auburn) and Maea Teuhema (2015 for LSU). Then there’s several four-star offensive line recruits such as Jordan Diamond (2012 for Auburn) and Austin Deculus (2017 for LSU). Rivals also credited Grimes as one of the recruiters for 2011 offensive lineman Greg Robinson, a four-star and top-100 recruit. Jumping down the rabbit hole of reactions on social media to Grimes' interest/hire was mixed. There were Wisconsin fans who responded negatively, but some also countered with nuance regarding Grimes’ Broyles Award finalist resume and advanced stats that shined favorably upon the hire. 3 things that stood out from Wisconsin football's 24 recruits who signed this week The reply section to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel’s tweet was filled with Kansas fans not necessarily heartbroken over the news, a similar reaction to some North Carolina faithful when Longo left for Madison. But Grimes and his scheme also were in the first year of taking over the Jayhawks’ offense after replacing Andy Kotelnicki’s unique attack. Kotelnicki — who had followed Kansas coach Lance Leipold to UW-Whitewater, Buffalo and Kansas — moved on to Penn State, where the Nittany Lions offense scored 33.3 points and racked up 442.8 yards per game during the regular season. Kansas averaged 34.8 points and 446.1 yards per game under Kotelnicki in 2023. Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) celebrates with Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) after a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) celebrates after catching a long pass on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) looks for a hole on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean puts his hands on his head after missing an interception Saturday at Camp Randall. Oregon Ducks defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) runs downfield on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) drops back to pass on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks to officials on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) passes from the pocket on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3) wraps up Oregon Ducks wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (2) on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) watches an overthrown pass fall incomplete on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) flexes after making a stop at the line of scrimmage on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (2) dives for a pass on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) gets in to the end zone for a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) reaches for a pass in the end zone on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke is hit by Oregon defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei while he throws Saturday at Camp Randall. Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (3) runs back an interception on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker John Pius (0) fights Oregon Ducks’ linemen on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL The Oregon Ducks take the field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL The Wisconsin Badgers student section cheers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) looks to pass on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) runs downfield on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) looks to the sideline after converting on a fourth down on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) yells after getting a first down on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) trots in to the end zone for a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei (10) stands over Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver C.J. Williams (4) after making a tackle on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin defensive lineman Ben Barten makes a tackle on Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel on Saturday at Camp Randall. Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) and Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) tackle Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Oregon Ducks defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei (10) comes down with an interception during Wisconsin Badgers’ last drive on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL The Oregon Ducks celebrate after an interception in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Fans dressed as The Grinch wait for the game between Wisconsin and Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) celebrates after a tackleon Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) looks to pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) watch as a pass falls incomplete on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates after making a stop in the backfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) catches a ball over his shoulder on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches the big screen during a timeout on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) is sacked on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) cocks his arm back to pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs to the sideline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin and Minnesota scuffle on the sideline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) and Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) battle for the ball in the air on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is pounced on by a Minnesota Golden Gophers defender on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Elijah Spencer (11) comes down with a catch on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) is stuffed at the goal line on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs along the line of scrimmage on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Minnesota Golden Gophers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) is sent backwards while running with the ball on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Minnesota Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) sees the ball in to his arms before dropping a pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) tries to slip a tackle on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) catches a wide snap with one hand on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) takes a hit from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs through a hole on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) is mobbed by Wisconsin Badgers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) celebrates after making a stop on fourth down on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers place kicker Dragan Kesich (99) chops down the goal post with the Paul Bunyan Axe on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate with Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) catches a touchdown pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) looks to catch a pass for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Fans dance during a song on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) and Wisconsin Badgers punter Gavin Meyers (28) react after a missed field goal on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) tries to slip a tackle on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers place kicker Dragan Kesich (99) chops down the goal post with the Paul Bunyan Axe on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) celebrates after making a stop on fourth down on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Fans dance during a song on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate with Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs through a hole on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) looks to catch a pass for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) catches a touchdown pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) and Wisconsin Badgers punter Gavin Meyers (28) react after a missed field goal on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Minnesota Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) sees the ball in to his arms before dropping a pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) catches a wide snap with one hand on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) is mobbed by Wisconsin Badgers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) takes a hit from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) catches a ball over his shoulder on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates after making a stop in the backfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs along the line of scrimmage on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches the big screen during a timeout on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) comes down with a touchdown catch on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) cocks his arm back to pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) watch as a pass falls incomplete on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Joey Gerlach (19) watch as a ball batted in the air falls on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Fans dressed as The Grinch wait for the game between Wisconsin and Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) is stuffed at the goal line on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs to the sideline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) is sacked on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Minnesota Golden Gophers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Elijah Spencer (11) comes down with a catch on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) and Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) battle for the ball in the air on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) looks to pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) is pounced on by a Minnesota Golden Gophers defender on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin and Minnesota scuffle on the sideline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tackett Curtis (4) celebrates after a tackle on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) is sent backwards while running with the ball on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (13) tries to slip a tackle on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers place kicker Dragan Kesich (99) chops down the goal post with the Paul Bunyan Axe on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) celebrates after making a stop on fourth down on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Fans dance during a song on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs through a hole on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) throws a pass downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Nathanial Vakos (90) and Wisconsin Badgers punter Gavin Meyers (28) react after a missed field goal on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Minnesota Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) sees the ball in to his arms before dropping a pass on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) catches a wide snap with one hand on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) is mobbed by Wisconsin Badgers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) takes a hit from Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) catches a ball over his shoulder on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro (28) celebrates after making a stop in the backfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) runs along the line of scrimmage on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell watches the big screen during a timeout on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) comes down with a touchdown catch on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg (45) watch as a pass falls incomplete on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Joey Gerlach (19) watch as a ball batted in the air falls on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Fans dressed as The Grinch wait for the game between Wisconsin and Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) is stuffed at the goal line on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs to the sideline on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs downfield on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers running back Tawee Walker (3) is stopped at the line of scrimmage by Minnesota Golden Gophers defenders on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Elijah Spencer (11) comes down with a catch on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Wisconsin Badgers safety Hunter Wohler (24) and Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Jameson Geers (86) battle for the ball in the air on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL Get local news delivered to your inbox!