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Eastman Chemical SVP sells $386,273 in stockArkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level Media
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Leonardo DRS SVP sells $386,391 in common stockHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders visit their AFC West rival and two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, saying O'Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams . “He’s been dialed in obviously throughout this time that he’s been on (injured reserve),” Pierce said. "He’s been at all the meetings. He’s been very encouraging on the sideline. He’s got that laser-eye focus right now. Great opportunity for him.” Gardner Minshew broke his left collarbone on Sunday in a game against the Denver Broncos and is out for the season . The Raiders could have gone with Desmond Ridder to replace Minshew. Las Vegas signed Ridder off Arizona’s practice squad on Oct. 21. He started 13 games for Atlanta last season, passing for 2,836 yards and 12 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. Pierce opted for O'Connell, who became the starter midway through last season and went 5-4 the rest of the way. Minshew beat him out for the job in the preseason but then struggled through five games. Pierce then put O'Connell in the starting lineup on Oct. 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. O'Connell completed 27 of 40 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown with an interception in the 32-13 loss . Then O'Connell was injured early the following week at Los Angeles and was placed on IR, sidelining him for at least four weeks. The Raiders on Monday designated him to return to practice, opening a three-week window in which O'Connell could be activated. That came this week. “He carried himself like a starter, even when he was on IR," Pierce said. "He did that when he was a backup. He did a great job of just being engaged with the players, engaged on the sideline, in meeting rooms. He’s the one speaking up, talking. You could just look at his eyes. You can look at his demeanor. "He wasn’t a guy like: ‘All right, I’m out for the season. I’m not going to play. No, I’ll be back. I’m ready to be back.’ And he worked his tail off to get back.” O'Connell has a short week to prepare, complicated further because the Raiders aren't having full practices. He was the last opposing quarterback to win at Arrowhead Stadium. Even though he didn't complete a pass after the first quarter, the Raiders walked away 20-14 winners in that Christmas Day game. Las Vegas can only play a little bit of a spoiler this week. The Raiders at 2-9 have lost seven consecutive games, and the Chiefs have their sights on becoming the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row. “Let’s call a spade a spade,” Pierce said. "The best team in football against the worst team in football. Let’s change the narrative, right? Let’s go out there and make it a dog fight. Let’s make it ugly. Let’s make it scrappy. It’s Black Friday. Let’s create a little chaos. Let’s get back to Raider football and have some fun and some personality. Let it loose.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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Kuwait City: Lauding the hard work, achievement and contribution of the Indian community to the development of Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to diaspora members to participate in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and Maha Kumbh events to be held next month while spotlighting that India of the future will be the hub of global development and the growth engine of the world. Addressing a massive gathering of Indian diaspora at a special ‘Hala Modi’ event held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait City, PM Modi praised their significant contributions and vital role played by the Indian community in fostering India-Kuwait ties. “I am not here today just to meet you, but to celebrate your achievements. Just a little while ago, I had the opportunity to meet Indian workers here who are engaged in various professional sectors. They are involved in construction work, and many others are contributing their hard work in other sectors as well. Indian doctors, nurses, and paramedics are a significant strength in Kuwait’s medical sector. Those of you who are teachers are helping shape the next generation of Kuwait. The doctors, architects, and other professionals among you are building the future of Kuwait’s workforce. The citizens of Kuwait highly respect you all because of your hard work, honesty, and skills,” said PM Modi. Addressing Indian nationals representing a cross-section of the community in Kuwait, the Prime Minister outlined India’s approach as a ‘Vishwabandhu’ (a friend to the world) and elaborated upon the country’s rapid progress and transformation, especially in the fields of technology, infrastructure and sustainability. “You all came from India and stayed here, but you have kept the spirit of Indianness in your hearts. India is moving forward with a new attitude. India is the fifth-largest economy in the world. India has the number one fintech ecosystem in the world,” he said. Prime Minister Modi also highlighted achievements such as financial inclusion, women-led development and inclusive growth besides spotlighting the shared aspirations of the two countries – of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘New Kuwait’ – emphasising that there were huge opportunities for India and Kuwait to work together. He thanked the leadership of Kuwait for the welfare of the Indian community and reflected on India’s strong commitment to support Indian workers in Kuwait and elsewhere in the Gulf with technology-based initiatives undertaken by the government such as E-Migrate portal among others. “India has the potential to become the world’s skill capital. For many decades to come, India will remain the youngest country in the world. In this scenario, India has the capacity to meet the global demand for skills. To achieve this, India is aligning its skill development programmes with global needs. In recent years, India has signed migration and employment agreements with nearly two dozen countries. These include Gulf countries, as well as Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Mauritius, the UK, and Italy. Countries around the world are opening doors to India’s skilled manpower,” he mentioned. Sharing achievements and growth trajectory with the diaspora, Prime Minister Modi asserted that India of the future will be the hub of global development and the growth engine of the world. “India is continuously becoming digitally smart, and this is just the beginning. The future of India will be shaped by innovations that will guide the entire world. The future India will be a hub for global development. It will be the growth engine of the world,” he said. Prime Minister Modi, who is the first Indian PM to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years, specifically mentioned that the relationship between India and Kuwait is one of civilizations, of the sea, of affection, and of trade with both countries situated on the two shores of the Arabian Sea. “India is one of the first countries to have recognised Kuwait’s independence. And that is why coming to a country and a society with so many memories attached to it, and with which our present is connected, is truly memorable for me... “Today, personally, this moment is very special for me. After more than four decades, after 43 years, an Indian Prime Minister has come to Kuwait. It takes four hours to travel from India to here, but it took the Prime Minister four decades,” he stated. During his address, PM Modi stated the warmth and affection of the Indian diaspora in Kuwait is extraordinary. “I arrived in Kuwait just two and a half hours ago and since stepping here, I have felt a unique sense of warmth and closeness. People have come from various states of India, and looking at all of you, it feels as if a ‘Mini India’ has gathered before me,” he said. Prime Minister also extended an invitation to diaspora members to participate in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and Maha Kumbh to be held in India in January 2025. “The first month of the new year, January 2025, is going to be a month full of many national celebrations. This year, from January 8 to 10, the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ will be held in Bhubaneswar (Odisha). People from around the world will attend, and I invite all of you to this event. After that, please come to Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) to join the Maha Kumbh, which will be held from January 13 to February 26,” said PM Modi.
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Modi Arrives In Kuwait, First Indian PM To Do So In 43 YrsArkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level Media
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Elon Musk winds up Brits and calls for new UK election as two million sign petitionAston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemateThis week, one of Rugby Australia’s worst kept secrets finally broke: Jordan Petaia is pressing pause on his rugby journey to chase a career in the NFL. The news is being considered as a blow to RA, with Petaia once earmarked as the brightest talent in Australian rugby. He was set to become the third-youngest Wallabies debutant before injury struck and when you look back at his six-year stint, missing out through injury was a common trend. The timing of this move is what’s most curious. With a Lions tour on the horizon next year and a home World Cup in 2027, Australia has the potential to be involved in some of the biggest games in the coming years. With that in mind, did this new iteration of RA, post-Hamish McLennan, really want Petaia tied down long term? Were they willing to break the bank to keep him? I think they weren’t. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s arrival to rugby union has been covered umpteen times. So has his wage and I’m afraid to say that players like Petaia are exactly the ones an organisation can’t afford. I’m not sure when the last time his biography on RA’s website was updated, but it almost feels as though they’re laying out a roundabout argument for his exit . Jordan Petaia (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) “He (Petaia) went on to win selection on the Wallaby Spring Tour and looked set to become the third-youngest Test- capped Wallaby of all time before hamstring soreness forced him to withdraw at the eleventh hour from the side to play Italy. “Petaia started the 2019 Super Rugby season in red-hot form before he ruptured the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot against the Crusaders in round three. “The injury saw him ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, however Petaia returned to earn a berth to his first Rugby World Cup and went on to make his Test debut, against Uruguay in Oita. “Unfortunately, a frustrating run of injuries – a dislocated left shoulder, a thigh/quad strain, numerous hamstring strains and concussion protocols – have kept him sidelined for 12 of the 34 Tests played by the Wallabies over the past three years. In addition, Petaia has finished just three matches from his 14 run-on Test appearances.“ Whatever about listing out his injuries, the line “has finished just three matches from his 14 run-on Test appearances” just seems too on the nose to be a coincidence. Jordan Petaia is the perfect example of a mismanaged player, a players with huge potential who wasn’t supported my a mature organisation. An organisation that was fixated on its short-term survival as opposed to long-term potential. Australians constantly talk about the competitive landscape of sport in this country but it’s the years of short-term solutions that have hampered the game. Petaia was not physically conditioned for international rugby and his early induction was the catalyst for the series of injures he’s suffered. More Rugby Just this year, Joe Schmidt cited Queensland Reds’ Rookie of the Year Tim Ryan as an example of developing players. Ryan had an electric Super Rugby season, scoring a hat-trick on debut and finishing the year with nine tries from nine appearances. However, despite his try-scoring form and work rate, it was clear to see that Ryan needed time to develop physically. He’s since signed a two-year deal with Queensland and if he combines another pre-season of work with a good Super Rugby season, Ryan is exactly the under-scouted bolter Schmidt could unleash on the Lions in 2025. But if Ryan injured himself in the lashing rain at Optus Stadium versus the Springboks or hurts a shoulder tackling Duhan van der Merwe, he could miss the chance altogether. Unlike Ryan, Jordan Petaia was rushed onto the international stage and I’ve no doubt Michael Cheika believed he could make a difference for the Wallabies – his talent was unquestionable, but pound for pound he wasn’t prepared to play back-to-back games against veteran internationals. His series of injuries meant he consistently was unable to string practices, never mind games together and robbed him of the opportunity to train and develop any one position. The ability to be versatile shouldn’t hold a player back and is a great string to a coach’s bow but it does little for a player and their chances of progressing from good to great. Petaia’s potential has been squandered by RA and I don’t blame him for wanting a new experience. At 24 years of age, he’ll be well-placed to make his return to rugby when he eventually calls time on his NFL dream. The Rugby World Cup kicks off in October 2027, which means he has the 2025 and 2026 NFL seasons and mini camp period of 2027 to showcase himself to teams. The odds are against him, but if the deal Ruby Australia were offering him came up short of what he thinks he’s worth, then he’s right to chase a dream. He’s 24 years old. You only have to look at the images Louis Reese Zammit chooses to share on his social media to appreciate the opportunity. Full-time photographers capturing you head to toe in pads, sitting in meeting rooms with the likes of Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. At the very least it will be an incredible experience and one Petaia should take now before it’s too late.