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Dec. 24—Dick Hoak, whose playing and coaching career with the Steelers spanned 45 years, is among three former assistant coaches who have been selected for the Awards of Excellence program by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hoak, a Jeannette native who played at Penn State, played 10 seasons with the Steelers before he was hired by Chuck Noll in 1972 to be the team's running backs coach. He was the only assistant from Noll's staff who was retained when Bill Cowher took over as head coach in 1992. All told, Hoak was involved in 742 games with the Steelers as a player and coach. He is a member of the team's Hall of Honor. Hoak was a seventh-round draft choice in 1971 who rushed for 1,132 yards and 25 touchdowns and caught 146 passes for 1,452 yards and eight touchdowns in his career. He was the team's second all-time leading rusher when he retired after the 1970 season. In addition to Hoak, Elijah Pitts of the Buffalo Bills and Jim McNally of the Cincinnati Bengals were the other assistant coaches selected for the Awards of Excellence program. They will be honored in Canton, Ohio, during an awards ceremony June 25-26. (c)2024 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Visit the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at www.post-gazette.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money convictionPresident Andrea Langella of Juve Stabia and Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings PLC, announcing the partnership in Naples on December 9, 2024 Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC ("Brera Holdings") BREA , an Ireland-based, Nasdaq-listed, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men's and women's sports clubs through a multi-club ownership ("MCO") approach, today announced the details of its three-step acquisition process that will result in the acquisition of a majority equity ownership interest in Italian Serie B football club SS Juve Stabia SpA ("Juve Stabia" or "the Club"). Brera Holdings previously announced the signing of a binding term sheet for the Juve Stabia acquisition at a press conference in Naples on December 9, 2024, and it marks a significant expansion of the Company's MCO model, strategically designed to drive operational synergies, enhance shareholder value, and unlock long-term growth opportunities. Juve Stabia, an historic Serie B football club celebrating 117 years of tradition, now known as "The Second Team of Naples," continues to showcase its competitive strength, highlighted by last weekend's 1-0 victory against Cesena FC. Juve Stabia now sits alone in fourth place in the Serie B table, with 28 points and 2 points over fifth-ranked US Cremonese – just behind Sassuolo, Spezia, and Pisa. The top three Serie B teams are promoted to Serie A at the end of the season, with the first two automatic qualifiers, and the third is determined by a playoff among teams finishing the season standings ranked three through six. Key Highlights of the Acquisition Process: Investments and Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") – Brera Holdings has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Juve Stabia through share capital and reserve increases in the Club. These will be made by Brera via cash payments and issuances of BREA's shares in a three-step process that ensures a seamless transition and continuity in club management. These three steps, upon conclusion, will give Brera Holdings 22%, 38%, and ~52% ownership of the Club. Upon completion of these three steps, Brera will be the Club's majority shareholder, and a Shareholder Agreement with the current sole owner, Andrea Langella, will further enable integration into its multi-club framework. The first step, giving Brera 22% ownership, is expected to conclude by December 31, 2024. Milestone-Based Compensation – The SPA includes provisions for additional compensation to Mr. Langella tied to performance-based milestones, such as qualification for Serie B promotion playoffs and promotion to Serie A. These incentives align Brera's interests with Juve Stabia's competitive success, reinforcing a focus on operational excellence. Final Closing and Majority Control – The acquisition will conclude with a third and final closing, scheduled for March 31, 2025. At that point, Brera Holdings will secure ~52% ownership, establishing Brera as the controlling shareholder and enabling immediate integration of the Club into the Company's multi-club framework. This phased approach ensures a seamless transition and continuity in Club management and prepares the Club for an IFRS audit according to the PCAOB guidelines for SEC disclosure filings. Strategic Rationale for the Acquisition Brera's acquisition of Juve Stabia underscores its commitment to scaling its MCO model, which targets achieving potential operational efficiencies, cost synergies, and streamlined talent development across its portfolio. By integrating Juve Stabia into this model, Brera strengthens its ability to enhance revenue growth and create long-term value for shareholders. "With Serie B's expanding commercial prospects, Juve Stabia offers a compelling opportunity for growth," said Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings. "We are excited to partner with local management and invest in this historic team to capitalize on player trading opportunities, potentially secure a position in the Serie B playoffs, and ultimately pursue promotion to Serie A, all of which would augment Club revenue and unlock further value for our investors." Looking Ahead As Brera Holdings progresses through the Juve Stabia acquisition timeline, Mr. McClory said the Company remains committed to supporting the Club's ambitions on and off the field. With a focus on scalable operations and strategic partnerships, we believe Brera is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global football market. ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS PLC Brera Holdings PLC BREA is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to as "the Champions League for amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered significant media coverage, including from ESPN. In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a 90% stake in the North Macedonian first-division team Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, now known as Brera Strumica FC. Additionally, in June 2023, Brera made a strategic investment in Manchester United PLC, realizing a 74% gain. The Company has further diversified its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in UYBA Volley, an Italian women's professional volleyball team, in July 2023, assuming control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a Mongolian National Premier League team, which became Brera Ilch FC, in September 2023, and establishing a joint stock company for the North Macedonian women's football club Tiverija Strumica, now known as Brera Tiverija FC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC, in June 2024. Most recently, Brera announced plans to acquire an Italian Serie B club, having signed a binding term sheet with SS Juve Stabia SpA, "The Second Team of Naples," targeting an initial closing within 2024. With a focus on bottom-up value creation, innovation-driven growth, and socially impactful outcomes, Brera Holdings endeavors to position itself as a forward-thinking player in the global sports landscape. For more information, visit www.breraholdings.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including without limitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the popularity and/or competitive success of the Company's acquired football and other sports teams, the Company's ability to attract players and staff for acquired clubs, unsuccessful acquisitions or other strategic transactions, the possibility of a decline in the popularity of football or other sports, the Company's ability to expand its fanbase, sponsors and commercial partners, general economic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in accordance with applicable law. Company Contact Information: Dan McClory, Executive Chairman, Brera Holdings PLC Email: dan@breraholdings.com Investor Relations Inquiries: Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC Scott Powell, President 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor New York, New York 10036 Office: (646) 893-5835 Email: info@skylineccg.com Attachment President Andrea Langella of Juve Stabia and Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings PLC © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the US illegally, was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court. He appeared briefly before a judge and wore a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt. He did not speak. He will remain jailed ahead of his next court date on Friday. The apparently random attack occurred on Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Police said on Tuesday that identification of the victim was still “pending at this time”. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who was sitting motionless in the train car and may have been sleeping, and used a lighter to set her clothing on fire. The woman quickly became engulfed in flames, while the suspect then sat at a bench on the subway platform and watched, according to police. Video posted to social media appeared to show the woman standing inside the train ablaze as some people look on from the platform, and at least one officer walks by. NYPD chief of transit Joseph Gulotta said that several officers had responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be” while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. They were eventually able to douse the fire, but “unfortunately, it was too late”, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said — the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. During Zapeta’s court hearing on Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said Zapeta at one point fanned the flames on the woman using his shirt. He said a 911 call from a subway rider helped identify Zapeta. Mr Rottenberg added that under interrogation Zapeta claimed he did not know what happened, noting that he consumes alcohol. But he alleged that Zapeta identified himself to interrogators in images related to the attack. Zapeta was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after police got a tip from some teenagers who recognised him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta had been previously deported in 2018 but at some point reentered the US illegally. The crime — and the graphic video of it that ricocheted across social media — deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system in a city where many residents take the subway multiple times each day.
Fortinet's Derek Manky Shares 5 Tips to Combat Cyber Threats2024 in review: Jewish booksMaintaining Medicaid expansion is set to be one of the most consuming issues of the 2025 legislative session and Democrats are projecting confidence that it will get across the finish line. In a press briefing Monday, Rep. SJ Howell, D-Missoula, said there "is a clear path to getting this done" when talking about renewing Medicaid expansion. Rep. Mary Caferro, D-Helena, echoed Howell's faith. "Continuing our current Medicaid program is the most important job we have," Howell said, adding that Democrats would like to see "continuous eligibility" added back to the health care program so that brief changes in income or who is living in one's household would not trigger coverage to immediately end. Rep. SJ Howell, D-Missoula, speaks during a rally on the steps of the Montana State Capitol in April 2023. That said, there is already a considerable push to roll back Medicaid expansion as a whole, with those against it often arguing that the state resources put toward the health care program do not improve overall health outcomes. The program is slated to sunset in June of 2025 if the Legislature does not intervene. As of August , just over 78,000 Montanans were covered by Medicaid expansion. In 2014 the federal government allowed states to extend Medicaid coverage to people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, which is about $21,000 a year. Across the U.S., 41 states have implemented Medicaid expansion. Montana has already renewed Medicaid expansion once since it first implemented the program in 2015. Some Democrats, like Representative-elect Jane Weber, D-Great Falls, wants to see the sunset date done away with entirely. The Republican appetite for that is likely minimal, and Democrats will need their colleagues across the aisle to get any legislation passed this session. There were some key legislative wins for Medicaid expansion backers, including two Republican state senators who won their elections in tight races who have previously said they plan to vote in favor of the program. The Montana State Capitol in Helena What's more, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's initial budget proposal includes funding for Medicaid expansion to continue as is, which Democrats took as a positive sign. That said, the governor is also in favor of work requirements being tied to the federal-state health care program. Likewise, Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, previously told the Montana State News Bureau that the real debate on Medicaid expansion will likely come down to work requirements as opposed to the program as a whole. "I think it makes sense for any social benefit program," Hertz said of the work requirements Monday. "We want them to get back into the workforce so they don't have to depend on the government." Rep. Mary Caferro, D-Helena, left, questions Rep. Eric Moore, R- Miles City, right, Monday during a hearing on HB2 in the House Appropriations comittee at the State Capitol. In 2019, when lawmakers in Helena last re-upped Medicaid expansion, there were work requirements tied to the bill that were never implemented. Democrats vehemently oppose work requirements being a part of Medicaid expansion eligibility, as they say most Medicaid enrollees are already working and they point to the federal government's previous rejection of work requirements being a part of the health care program in Montana. "[Work requirements] are not necessary," Caferro said Monday. "They're code clutter." That said, with the new presidential administration there is renewed confidence — including from Gianforte and Hertz — that work requirements may be easier to implement. Victoria Eavis is a reporter for the Montana State News Bureau. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. State Bureau Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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