CLEVELAND, Ohio — The worst team in the AFC North beat the division’s best team Thursday night, after the Browns topped the Steelers in a 24-19 victory. There was no love lost in the rivalry game, where the Browns earned their fifth victory in the last nine meetings between the two teams. Add in the fiery emotions with a sudden wave of snow, and you have an instant classic. For Pittsburgh, through a number of factors and results, they ended on the losing side. Here are the Steelers’ thoughts on the game: More Cleveland Browns coverage Would the Browns have any interest in Daniel Jones? What about Jameis Winston’s future here, and more: Browns takeaways How Myles Garrett, Jordan Hicks and the rest of the Browns defense graded vs. the Steelers How Jameis Winston, Nick Chubb and the rest of the Browns offense graded vs. the Steelers Week 12 NFL Preview: Find everything you need to know with our Week 12 NFL preview. Tomlin’s penalty acceptance There were a number of coaching decisions that came into the question. A big one was the first play after the two minute warning, with Pittsburgh still leading 19-18. On third-and-two, Patrick Queen bum-rushed the pocket and forced Jameis Winston to get rid of the pass quickly. Winston’s pass landed on the back of Pittsburgh’s Cameron Heyward, kind of rolled off and slightly touched the hands of Ethan Pocic, who then sat on the ball in case it was a fumble. The contact between Pocic’s hands and the football resulted in an illegally touched pass penalty. If Tomlin declines the penalty, it forces Cleveland to make a potential game-deciding play on fourth-and-2. If he accepts the penalty, it pushes the Browns back to a third-and-6. In a weird moment of confusion between Tomlin and the game officials, Tomlin declined the penalty, then accepted the penalty. He explained why after the game. “I thought it was a grounding initially, and I couldn’t hear the officials. When I realized that it wasn’t ruled a grounding, I got information from them and made the call that we wanted to make,” Tomlin said. “The distance was more important to us. If it wasn’t grounding, we weren’t moving them five yards back. They were potentially kicking into the wind, so we wanted to stop them and make the field goal a longer one.” That decision wouldn’t age well as Winston found Jerry Jeudy for 15 yards on the next play. A defensive delay of game penalty moved Cleveland up five more yards into first-and-goal, and they took advantage with Nick Chubb scoring a touchdown a couple plays after. The play Tomlin decided on was a blur, and not just because of the snow particles covering the view. If not for Winston’s pass hitting Heyward, it could’ve been intentional grounding. Speaking of Heyward, who broke through Cleveland’s offensive line but was slowed down by Joel Bitonio, he felt a holding penalty was missed. “I thought there was a hold in there, too. I was wrapped around my waist, but there was no call. I don’t know what we were confused about,” Heyward said. “I know Mike (Tomlin) was communicating about it and said we were not taking the penalty. Then we were like, Mike T. wants the penalty, so we were just waiting for them to get it right.” Through the countless what-ifs, Tomlin held his stance on his decision, feeling the weather could’ve benefited them in the end. “Again I wanted to back them up to make it a more problematic kick for them based on the conditions with them kicking into the wind,” Tomlin said. Offense Pittsburgh’s offense isn’t known for bringing much dynamic play or putting points on the board. Their last two games were wins by a combined three points. But they usually get the job done with what’s at hand, in certain areas of the game. Entering Week 12, they ranked eighth in rushing yards (136.7) and tied for 10th in red zone scoring attempts (3.6). Cleveland’s defense did its part in keeping Pittsburgh to two red zone opportunities, and did well early on limiting the Steelers run game, allowing 38 yards in the first half, although the Steelers finished with 120 in the end. This also wasn’t an offense that was aggressive on fourth-down attempts, averaging 1.1 attempts going into Week 12. Come Thursday night, two of their three fourth-down attempts were unsuccessful. Quarterback Russell Wilson completed 75% of his passes for 270 yards and one touchdown, but was sacked four times, all coming in the first half for a loss of 22 yards. Myles Garrett had three of those, prompting some respect from Wilson. Wilson was familiar with the Browns after defeating them in Week 12 of 2023 while with Denver, where he threw for 134 yards and earned two scores, one passing and one rushing. He noticed a different approach from Cleveland this time around. “I think this time, they anticipated what they were going to do for the most part in terms of the multiplicity of coverages,” Wilson said. “Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is good, he’s a great defensive coordinator. He’s got a lot of different coverages. Very veteran group, and they were one of the top defenses last year.” Tomlin on the other hand, felt that could’ve been prevented if his squad came out more aggressive from the start. “Again, that’s what I’m talking about when I say it took us too long to warm up to the action. They brought it and they brought it instantly early on,” Tomlin said. “I thought we settled down and got competitive but as you mentioned it produced some negativity, particularly in the first half.” The defense also did its part in disrupting the Steelers receivers as well. Wide receiver George Pickens finished Thursday night with four catches on seven targets for 48 yards, including a 31-yard reception toward the latter part of the first quarter. He caught all three targets in the first quarter for 41 yards, but was limited thereafter. But due to the weather, and his own feelings on the officiating, Pickens was blunt on his game thoughts. “Conditions played a huge, huge part in today’s game. I don’t really think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all. I think the conditions saved them today,” Pickens said. Defense When you think Steelers football, you think of the hard hits their defense continually makes each game. Entering Week 12, they ranked fourth in fewest rushing yards allowed per game (90.8), and only gave up 85 on the night, though it came with three rushing touchdowns for Cleveland. However, between limiting the run game and keeping Jameis Winston from recording a passing touchdown, they still lost. Part of it was the style of play; a mixture of grueling runs and somewhat deep passes. This worked for Cleveland early on, with a touchdown series in the first half for Nick Chubb and a 10-3 lead going into the half. Heyward, who finished with three tackles, gave his thoughts. “Defensively I thought we got some three-and-outs early on. Traded back and forth. It became a game of field position and I think a couple times we just didn’t capitalize on it or we didn’t get off the field in time,” Heyward said. “I think you’re at 10-3 at half, get off the field with a fumble, get them the ball. It’s just hit or miss on a bunch of plays today.” Despite consistent plays in which they made their presence known, including a strip sack Nick Herbig in the fourth period, it’s a matter of playing until the game is over. “I mean this is the NFL, you never have the game won until there’s zeros on the clock. Like I said, we got to come out and fight. Every second, every play we gotta fight,” Herbig said. T.J. Watt, who’s a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year and had four tackles on Thursday, agreed with Herbig’s assessment. “It is very deflating. We need to close out games and we were not able to do that tonight. It sucks that we could not hold on, but a loss is a loss,” Watt said. Football Insider newsletter free trial: Take a minute and sign up for a free trial of our Football Insider newsletter, featuring exclusive content from cleveland.com's Browns reporters.Idaho Statesman staff The Fiesta Bowl matchup is set between the No. 3 seed Boise State Broncos and No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions. Both teams are covered by McClatchy Company newspapers. The Idaho Statesman’s coverage of Boise State, the 2024 Mountain West champion and three-time Fiesta Bowl champ, has been headed by beat writer Shaun Goodwin. The Nittany Lions, who narrowly lost the Big 10 championship game to Oregon but routed SMU in the first round of the playoffs, are covered by the Centre Daily Times’ Jon Sauber. The two teams now will meet in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Mountain time on Tuesday, Dec. 31. How did both teams get here? Which team is favored, and why? How might the game play out? Shaun and Jon share their thoughts about the matchup. Join our livestream at noon, Monday, Dec. 30, to hear what they have to say and to have your questions answered. You can click here to register and submit your question for Shaun. We’ll also take questions during the livestream on all our social platforms. Watch on IdahoStatesman.com , our Facebook and Instagram pages, and our YouTube channel. Join us What: Idaho Statesman Fiesta Bowl Preview When: Noon, Monday, Dec. 30 How: Click here to register and submit a question. It’s free. Idaho Statesman Boise State sports reporter Shaun Goodwin Centre Daily Times Penn State sports reporter Jon Sauber This story was originally published December 24, 2024, 1:00 PM.How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/24/2024
Ulster excited, a bit afraid... but we must be at absolute best for Toulouse mission: Richie MurphyLiz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco (PRNewsfoto/Workday) Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco (PRNewsfoto/Workday) Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, Brings Proven Expertise in Elevating Customer Success PLEASANTON, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc . (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money , today announced the election of Liz Centoni, executive vice president and chief customer experience officer at Cisco, to its board of directors. Centoni is a seasoned leader who has a passion for leveraging technology to drive customer success and deliver unparalleled experiences. Throughout her career, Centoni has been spearheading initiatives that have significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty. "Liz's passion for championing customer success aligns perfectly with our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, making her an ideal addition to our Board," said Carl Eschenbach , CEO, Workday. "Her expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that we continue to exceed customer expectations as we innovate and grow." Centoni has held a range of senior engineering and strategy roles during her 24 years at Cisco. In 2024, she led the company's $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, positioning Cisco at the forefront of the AI revolution. Centoni was also instrumental in developing Cisco's responsible AI framework, and has advocated for equity in tech at events including World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. She is an active mentor and sponsor of underrepresented groups, including serving as Cisco's global executive sponsor for the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program. "Joining Workday's board is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a company that shares my passion for empowering people and organizations through innovative technology and AI," said Liz Centoni , executive vice president and chief customer experience officer, Cisco. "I'm eager to leverage my experience to further strengthen Workday's customer-centric approach and contribute to its continued growth." Centoni's appointment is effective as of today. About Workday Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money . The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com . © 2024 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding Workday's plans, beliefs, and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. If the risks materialize, assumptions prove incorrect, or we experience unexpected changes in circumstances, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements, and therefore you should not rely on any forward-looking statements. Risks include, but are not limited to, risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recent report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K and other reports that we have filed and will file with the SEC from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. Workday assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release, except as required by law. Any unreleased services, features, or functions referenced in this document, our website, or other press releases or public statements that are not currently available are subject to change at Workday's discretion and may not be delivered as planned or at all. Customers who purchase Workday services should make their purchase decisions based upon services, features, and functions that are currently available. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workday-appoints-liz-centoni-to-its-board-of-directors-302321567.html SOURCE Workday Inc.
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Cerity Partners LLC Has $4.03 Million Stock Holdings in DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM)Nearly 13 months after his beloved wife Rosalynn died in November 2023, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed on Sunday. The former president made a rare public appearance at her memorial service. He sat in a wheelchair with a blanket that had a picture of him and Rosalynn together. He would also make a rare public appearance on October 1 as his hometown celebrated his 100th birthday. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said after his wife passed away. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” The couple was married for 77 years. They met as children, both growing up in Plains, Georgia. Their storied romance started when Jimmy was 17 years old. After their first date, he reportedly told his mom, “She’s the girl I want to marry.” The pair would marry not long after — in 1946. The couple moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where Jimmy was stationed after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. Like many military families, the Carters moved from city to city. Their three sons were born in three different states: Virginia, Hawaii and Connecticut. Their only daughter was born in their home state of Georgia. Jimmy left the military in 1953 and began a career in politics about 10 years later. RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Rosalynn was reportedly an important member of Jimmy’s campaign team when he ran for governor of Georgia, a race he won in 1970. After serving four years as governor, Jimmy decided to run for president. During the campaign, Rosalynn traveled the country independently, proving to be a strong advocate for her husband’s vision for the country. Jimmy Carter would go on to defeat President Gerald Ford and become the 39th president of the United States. Rosalynn was an active first lady. She attended cabinet meetings and frequently represented her husband at ceremonial events. Rosalynn shared in her husband’s efforts to work to make the U.S. government more “competent and compassionate,” the White House said. After leaving the White House in 1981, the couple returned to Georgia. They would go on to become some of the most notable philanthropists in the world. They founded The Carter Center, which is committed to protecting human rights around the world.
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MILWAUKEE — David Joplin scored 27 points and Kam Jones and Damarius Owens each added 14 to lead No. 10 Marquette to a 94-59 win over Stonehill on Wednesday night. Joplin made his first five shots, including three 3-pointers, and was 10 for 12 from the field. Joplin poured in a career-high 29 in the Golden Eagles’ previous game, an 80-69 win Saturday over Georgia in the Bahamas. Owens, a freshman, had scored five points in his first three games. He went 3 of 3 from 3. Amir Nesbitt led Stonehill (4-5) with 14 points, Hermann Koffi scored 13 and Chas Stinson added 10. Josh Morgan, who averages 15.4 points per game and is the Skyhawks' leading score, didn’t play because of a foot injury. Takeaways Stonehill: The Skyhawks, who entered Division 1 in 2022, are trying to figure how to win away from home as they lost their 26th straight road game. Marquette: The Golden Eagles (7-0) remain one of two undefeated Big East teams after No. 22 Xavier (6-1) fell 78-53 to Michigan, and Providence (5-1) lost 79-77 to Oklahoma. Key moment Stonehill stayed close until 8:53 in the first half when Ethan Meuser’s second straight 3-pointer cut Marquette’s lead to 27-21. Then, Marquette went on a 24-10 run to claim a 51-31 halftime lead. Stonehill's Chas Stinson tries to get past Marquette's Stevie Mitchell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. Credit: AP/Morry Gash Key stat The Golden Eagles shot 60.7% (37 for 61) from the floor and scored 52 points in the paint. Up next Marquette hosts Western Carolina on Saturday, and Stonehill hosts Quinnipiac on Sunday.Sira Thienou scores 16 points, No. 18 Ole Miss women coast to 89-24 win over Alabama State