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Percentages: FG .373, FT .545. 3-Point Goals: 8-26, .308 (Ja.Lane 3-6, Jefferson 2-4, Fields 1-2, Soucie 1-4, Ortiz 1-9, Bacchus 0-1). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: 2. Blocked Shots: 4 (Bacchus 2, C.Williams, Soucie). Turnovers: 10 (Fields 3, Jefferson 2, Ortiz 2, Bacchus, C.Williams, Ja.Lane). Steals: 6 (Bacchus, Ja.Lane, Jefferson, Ortiz, Soucie, de Kovachich). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .491, FT .800. 3-Point Goals: 7-23, .304 (Jumawan 2-4, Bettis 2-5, J.Warren 1-1, Mubiru 1-2, Sanders 1-8, Patterson 0-1, Thomas 0-2). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Colonel 2, Mubiru, W.Williams). Turnovers: 11 (Bettis 3, Sanders 2, W.Williams 2, Laku, Mubiru, Patterson, Thomas). Steals: 6 (Jumawan 2, Colonel, J.Warren, Patterson, W.Williams). Technical Fouls: None. A_228 (3,900).MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected rises and falls, there are nine teams still in the mix to play in the conference championship game. No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Iowa State have the best odds, yet a multitude of scenarios could play out — 256 to be exact. There's even the possibility of an eight-team tie. It may take a mathematician to figure out which teams are in the Dec. 7 game in Arlington, Texas — even for the ones who win. Star power Travis Hunter, Colorado. The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. People are also reading... Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. Going bowling The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Hot seats Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Youth movement Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. Recruiting watch TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits. Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
Dependency and plight of Islamabad Police The picture shows Islamabad police personnel in this undated photo. — AFP/File Islamabad : The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad, presents a sobering example of administrative inefficiency, neglect, and under-resourced law enforcement. Despite being the nation’s seat of power, the Islamabad police struggle to manage crime, maintain law and order, and combat terrorism, largely due to their glaring dependence on borrowed forces from provinces like Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); This unusual dependency starkly contrasts with international norms, where federal capitals are typically fortified with well-staffed and well-equipped police forces capable of addressing their unique security needs. Islamabad’s situation highlights a crisis that undermines the city’s safety and national prestige. For a city of Islamabad’s stature, a police force of at least 30,000 personnel is needed to ensure comprehensive security and effective law enforcement. Yet, the city operates with only 10,000 officers, of which a significant portion is dedicated to VIP protocols and security for government officials and diplomats, protection of foreign missions and high-profile installations. This leaves a mere 2,000 to 2,500 officers to perform core policing duties such as crime prevention, anti-terrorism operations, and addressing everyday safety concerns for the city’s residents. Such an imbalance leaves vast areas of the city vulnerable, emboldening criminal activities and exposing glaring gaps in law enforcement. The Islamabad police often find themselves outmatched, battling heavily armed criminals and dealing with unruly mobs using outdated equipment. This mismatch is glaring in situations requiring rapid mobilisation and technological support, such as surveillance or intelligence-driven operations. Behind the veneer of Islamabad’s polished roads and pristine government offices lies the grim reality of its police force-overworked, underpaid, and severely underappreciated. The plight of Islamabad’s police highlights the neglect of law enforcement in Pakistan’s capital, with inadequate resources, outdated equipment, and deplorable working conditions taking a heavy toll on the morale and effectiveness of the force. The allowances they receive are shockingly meagre, making it almost impossible for them to make ends meet in a city with one of the highest costs of living in the country. The allowances for Islamabad police officers include, washing allowance: Rs150/month, Federal Police allowance: Rs125/month, ration allowance (including family): Rs1,038/month and medical allowance (including dependents): Rs1,500/month. Such figures are not just inadequate but humiliating for individuals who put their lives on the line daily to maintain law and order. When compared to the facilities and allowances provided to police officials in other countries or even other provinces within Pakistan, the disparity is staggering. While provincial police officers in areas like Punjab and Sindh receive Risk Allowance, Capital Allowance, and Big City Allowance, Islamabad police are excluded from these critical benefits. This unequal treatment further deepens the frustration among the force, fostering feelings of neglect and resentment. The lack of proper financial rewards is just one aspect of the problem. Islamabad police are also forced to operate with outdated equipment and minimal training, putting them at a disadvantage against well-armed criminal gangs and organized syndicates. With rising inflation, stagnant wages, and overwhelming responsibilities, officers are left feeling undervalued and unsupported. The inadequacies of Islamabad’s police are emblematic of the federal government’s neglect. Despite the city’s critical importance as the nation’s capital, funding and strategic planning for law enforcement have been insufficient. The disproportionate allocation of resources toward VIP protocols further compromises the safety of ordinary citizens. The current state of the Islamabad police requires urgent intervention, including increasing the force’s strength to at least 30,000 personnel to match the city’s growing security needs, enhancing financial incentives, including introducing risk, capital, and big-city allowances to boost morale, equipping the police with modern tools such as advanced surveillance systems, vehicles, and weaponry and reducing the focus on VIP and protocol duties, reallocating resources toward public safety and crime prevention. The ongoing neglect of Islamabad’s police administration exposes the city to escalating threats from criminal gangs and terrorist elements. The federal government’s reluctance to invest in its police force is not just a matter of inefficiency but a direct threat to the city’s residents and national security. The security of Islamabad cannot remain dependent on borrowed forces. A capital city that represents the heart of Pakistan deserves a modern, well-equipped, and adequately staffed police force. But the question remains unanswered, when will the federal government recognise the urgency of investing in the capital’s safety and its police force? Until then, the Islamabad police will remain an overworked and underappreciated force, struggling to safeguard a city that should be its pride.
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