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GREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 13 THANKSGIVING DAY PICKS BEARS (4-7) at LIONS (10-1) Line: DET by 10. Cote’s pick: DET, 34-16. TV: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, CBS. The traditional roasted bird will just about be going into the Cote oven Thursday when the opener of the NFL Thanksgiving tripleheader kicks off. This is proving not to be the season to expect Detroit to revert to its old self. Because Dan Campbell has a monster going on. The Lions as double-digit favorites? Last two times that has happened. this season, Jared Goff and the lads have put up 52 points ... not total, in each game. Bears QB Caleb Williams has been better under new O-coordinator Thomas Brown. That and the rival/division factor could see the Bears hanging around as your Turkey Day digs in. But Detroit has turned into a juggernaut to be feared not doubted. At home and with America watching, I’d expect the Lions, especially that offense, to be in full preen mode. GIANTS (2-9) at COWBOYS (4-7) Line: DAL by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: DAL, 24-17. TV: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Fox. Dallas will be putting its 0-5 home record on national display right around the time the Cotes (and many of you) are sitting down at the banquet table Thursday. Cowboys have owned this NFC East rivalry, winning seven straight games, 14 of the past 15, and the and the past seven in a row at Jerry’s House. Now it’s the duel of break-glass-in-case-of-emergency QBs in Cooper Rush vs. Tommy DeVito. And two head coaches under fire, with the seat under Brian Dabol even hotter. Dallas Micah Parsons had two sacks in the upset win at Washington, and now faces an NYG squad that majors in giving up sacks. We’re praying for you, DeVito. Well, OK, not really. Because we’re rooting for our pick. Giants are 0-5 covering as a dog of four points or less. Let’s keep it that way. DOLPHINS (5-6) at PACKERS (8-3) Line: GB by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: MIA, 27-23. TV: 8:20 p.m. Thursday, NBC/Peacock. Feast digested, tryptophan kicking in, dessert looking good but too full to eat. While the rest of us are feeling this on Thanksgiving night, the Dolphins are taking the field at Lambeau Field, with temperatures expected in the low 20s, with wind gusts but (mercifully) only a small chance of rain meaning snow. Oy! Brutal weather. Teams last met in 2022 (Tua Tagovailoa threw three picks), and Miami last won in Green Bay in 2010. But Miami has won three in a row entering this to hoist its season toward playoff hope, with Tua playing great. Yes, Tua in this kind of weather has not been a pretty sight. In fact he is 0-7 in games where the temperature is 40 or below, most recently in the playoff loss in Kansas City last January. Still, the Dolphins’ solid run defense will force Jordan Love to try to win in the air in conditions he can’t love, either. Yeah, yeah, I get it. There is every reason in the world to think pragmatically here, to think safely, to pick the Pack on the Frozen Tundra. But I’m feeling saucy. Maybe it’s the holiday? Blame my friend Jim Beam? Tua said this week, “I love killing narratives.” This one is: Miami can’t beat good teams, and can’t win in the freezing cold. So that makes this a two-for-one narrative-killing holiday special. And early Black Friday sale! I say the Dolphins, with a ton to prove, will stay hot in the freezing cold. Upset! Betting lines courtesy ESPNBet as of Tuesday evening.. This story was originally published November 26, 2024, 6:25 PM.I turned on my 15-year-old iPod touch, and I can still use these 5 featuresThe long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here's a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over the holiday and how to watch. All times are in EST. All odds are by BetMGM Sportsbook. • NFL: There is a triple-header lined up for pro football fans. Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m., CBS: Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears go against the Lions, who are one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl in February. Lions favored by 10. New York at Dallas, 4:30 p.m., Fox: The Giants and Cowboys are both suffering through miserable seasons and are now using backup quarterbacks for different reasons. But if Dallas can figure out a way to win, it will still be on the fringe of the playoff race. Cowboys favored by 3 1/2. Miami at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m., NBC/Peacock: The Packers stumbled slightly out of the gate but have won six of their past seven games. They'll need a win against Miami to try to keep pace in the NFC North. Packers favored by 3. • College Football: Memphis at No. 18 Tulane, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. If college football is your jam, this is a good warmup for a big weekend. The Tigers try to ruin the Green Wave’s perfect record in the American Athletic Conference. Tulane is favored by 14. • NFL: A rare Friday showdown features the league-leading Chiefs. Las Vegas at Kansas City, 3 p.m. Prime Video: The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are 12-point favorites over the Raiders. • College Basketball: Some of the top programs meet in holiday tournaments around the country. Battle 4 Atlantis championship, 5:30 p.m., ESPN: One of the premier early season tournaments, the eight-team field includes No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 14 Indiana and No. 24 Arizona. Rady Children's Invitational, 6 p.m., Fox: It's the championship game for a four-team field that includes No. 13 Purdue and No. 23 Mississippi. • College Football: There is a full slate of college games to dig into. Oregon State at No. 11 Boise State, noon, Fox: The Broncos try to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt when they host the Beavers. Boise State favored by 19 1/2. Oklahoma State at No. 23 Colorado, noon, ABC: The Buffaloes and Coach Prime are still in the hunt for the Big 12 championship game when they host the Cowboys. Colorado favored by 16 1/2. Georgia Tech at No. 6 Georgia, 7:30 p.m., ABC: The Bulldogs are on pace for a spot in the CFP but host what could be a tricky game against rival Georgia Tech. Georgia favored by 19 1/2. • NBA. After taking Thanksgiving off, pro basketball returns. Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m., ESPN: The Thunder look like one of the best teams in the NBA's Western Conference. They'll host Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of a Nov. 23 game against the Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles. • College Football. There are more matchups with playoff implications. Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State, noon, Fox: The Wolverines are struggling one season after winning the national title. They could make their fan base a whole lot happier with an upset of the Buckeyes. Ohio State favored by 21. No. 7 Tennessee at Vanderbilt, noon, ABC: The Volunteers are a fairly big favorite and have dominated this series, but the Commodores have been a tough team this season and already have achieved a monumental upset over Alabama. Tennessee favored by 11. No. 16 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson, noon, ESPN: The Palmetto State rivals are both hanging on the edge of the CFP playoff race. A win — particularly for Clemson — would go a long way toward clinching its spot in the field. Clemson favored by 2 1/2. No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. ABC: The Aggies host their in-state rival for the first time since 2011 after the Longhorns joined the SEC. Texas favored by 5 1/2. Washington at No. 1 Oregon, 7:30 p.m., NBC: The top-ranked Ducks have been one of the nation’s best teams all season. They’ll face the Huskies, who would love a marquee win in coach Jedd Fisch’s first season. Oregon favored by 19 1/2. • NBA: A star-studded clash is part of the league's lineup. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m., NBA TV: Steph Curry and the Warriors are set to face the Suns' Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. • NFL: It's Sunday, that says it all. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m., CBS: Joe Burrow is having a great season for the Bengals, who are struggling in other areas. They need a win to stay in the playoff race, hosting a Steelers team that's 8-3 and won five of their past six. Bengals favored by 3. Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m., Fox: The Cardinals are tied for the top of the NFC West while the Vikings are 9-2 and have been one of the biggest surprises of the season with journeyman Sam Darnold under center. Vikings favored by 3 1/2. Philadelphia at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m., CBS: Two of the league's most electric players will be on the field when Saquon Barkley and the Eagles travel to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Ravens favored by 3. San Francisco at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. NBC/Peacock: The 49ers try to get back to .500 against the Bills, who have won six straight. Bills favored by 7. • NBA. The best teams in the Eastern Conference meet in a statement game. Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m., NBA TV: The defending champion Celtics travel to face the Cavs, who won their first 15 games to start the season. • Premier League: English soccer fans have a marquee matchup. Manchester City at Liverpool, 11 a.m., USA Network/Telemundo. The two top teams meet with Manchester City trying to shake off recent struggles. • Auto Racing: The F1 season nears its conclusion. F1 Qatar Grand Prix, 11 a.m., ESPN2 – It's the penultimate race of the season. Max Verstappen already has clinched his fourth consecutive season championship. Before the 2023 National Football League season started, it seemed inevitable that Bill Belichick would end his career as the winningest head coach in league history. He had won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and 298 regular-season games, plus 31 playoff games, across his career. Then the 2023 season happened. Belichick's Patriots finished 4-13, the franchise's worst record since 1992. At the end of the year, Belichick and New England owner Robert Kraft agreed to part ways. And now, during the 2024 season, Belichick is on the sideline. He's 26 wins from the #1 spot, a mark he'd reach in little more than two seasons if he maintained his .647 career winning percentage. Will he ascend the summit? It's hard to tell. Belichick would be 73 if he graced the sidelines next season—meaning he'd need to coach until at least 75 to break the all-time mark. Only one other NFL coach has ever helmed a team at age 73: Romeo Crennel in 2020 for the Houston Texans. With Belichick's pursuit of history stalled, it's worth glancing at the legends who have reached the pinnacle of coaching success. Who else stands among the 10 winningest coaches in NFL history? Stacker ranked the coaches with the most all-time regular-season wins using data from Pro Football Reference . These coaches have combined for 36 league championships, which represents 31.6% of all championships won throughout the history of pro football. To learn who made the list, keep reading. You may also like: Ranking the biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years - Seasons coached: 23 - Years active: 1969-91 - Record: 193-148-1 - Winning percentage: .566 - Championships: 4 Chuck Noll's Pittsburgh Steelers were synonymous with success in the 1970s. Behind his defense, known as the Steel Curtain, and offensive stars, including Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Lynn Swann, Noll led the squad to four Super Bowl victories from 1974 to 1979. Noll's Steelers remain the lone team to win four Super Bowls in six years, though Andy Reid and Kansas City could equal that mark if they win the Lombardi Trophy this season. Noll was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, two years after retiring. His legacy of coaching success has carried on in Pittsburgh—the club has had only two coaches (Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin) since Noll retired. - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1921-53 - Record: 226-132-22 - Winning percentage: .631 - Championships: 6 An early stalwart of the NFL, Curly Lambeau spent 29 years helming the Green Bay Packers before wrapping up his coaching career with two-year stints with the Chicago Cardinals and Washington. His Packers won titles across three decades, including the league's first three-peat from 1929-31. Notably, he experienced only one losing season during his first 27 years with Green Bay, cementing his legacy of consistent success. Born in Green Bay, Lambeau co-founded the Packers and played halfback on the team from 1919-29. He was elected to the Hall of Fame as a coach and owner in 1963, two years before his death. You may also like: Countries with the most active NFL players - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1960-88 - Record: 250-162-6 - Winning percentage: .607 - Championships: 2 The first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry held the position for his entire 29-year tenure as an NFL coach. The Cowboys were especially dominant in the 1970s when they made five Super Bowls and won the big game twice. Landry was known for coaching strong all-around squads and a unit that earned the nickname the "Doomsday Defense." Between 1966 and 1985, Landry and his Cowboys enjoyed 20 straight seasons with a winning record. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990. - Seasons coached: 26 - Years active: 1999-present - Record: 267-145-1 - Winning percentage: .648 - Championships: 3 The only active coach in the top 10, Andy Reid has posted successful runs with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City. After reaching the Super Bowl once in 14 years with the Eagles, Reid ratcheted things up with K.C., winning three titles since 2019. As back-to-back defending champions, Reid and Co. are looking this season to become the first franchise to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and the third to do so in NFL history after the Packers of 1929-31 and '65-67. Time will tell if Reid and his offensive wizardry can lead Kansas City to that feat. - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1991-95, 2000-23 - Record: 302-165 - Winning percentage: .647 - Championships: 6 The most successful head coach of the 21st century, Bill Belichick first coached the Cleveland Browns before taking over the New England Patriots in 2000. With the Pats, Belichick combined with quarterback Tom Brady to win six Super Bowls in 18 years. Belichick and New England split after last season when the Patriots went 4-13—the worst record of Belichick's career. His name has swirled around potential coaching openings , but nothing has come of it. Belichick has remained in the media spotlight with his regular slot on the "Monday Night Football" ManningCast. - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1963-95 - Record: 328-156-6 - Winning percentage: .677 - Championships: 2 The winningest head coach in NFL history is Don Shula, who first coached the Baltimore Colts (losing Super Bowl III to Joe Namath and the New York Jets) for seven years before leading the Miami Dolphins for 26 seasons. With the Fins, Shula won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1972 and 1973, a run that included a 17-0 season—the only perfect campaign in NFL history. He also coached quarterback great Dan Marino in the 1980s and '90s, but the pair made it to a Super Bowl just once. Shula was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. Story editing by Mike Taylor. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. 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Personal Finance Credit Card Link UPI: Link your credit card to UPI from home, know step-by-step guide By Shyamu Maurya December 30, 2024 0 25 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Credit Card Link UPI: Link your credit card to UPI from home, know step-by-step guide Credit Card Link UPI: Credit cards have lost some of the market share to UPI apps of late which have become ubiquitous, particularly among the young customers Credit Card Link UPI: In 1980, Central Bank of India launched the first credit card in India, while Andhra Bank rolled out a VISA-branded credit card a year later. So, credit cards have clearly been around us for a long time now. And why not? They enable users to buy merchandise on credit so that we can make the payment for it at a later date. Customers are usually given a 45-day interest free period following which they are charged an interest. However, credit cards have lost some of the market share to UPI apps lately which have become quite prevalent. Total credit card payments across platforms rose 12 percent in the past one year, while the UPI payments touched 2.34 lakh crore in Oct 2024, reflecting an increase of 37 percent in 1 year. Clearly, UPI payments are growing considerably faster than card payments. People tend to use UPI for every small and large purchase – be it at a small vendor or at a movie hall or a shopping mall. But what UPI apps typically lack is the credit period. Since UPI is linked to your debit card, you need to have money in your bank account to be able to use this digital payment system. However, what if you can get the best of both worlds. This means being able to use an UPI app such as a RuPay and get a credit line at the same time. Yes, this is exactly what happens when you have a credit card linked to UPI. What are RuPay credit cards linked to UPI? 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South Korea's Martial Law Controversy: President Faces ArrestNEW DELHI, Dec 30: With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation. The New Year could be a period of transformation for the Indian retail industry, one of the fastest-growing globally, where the contemporary retail landscape is rapidly evolving, influenced by the preferences of digital-first generation Gen Z and retail tech. Helped by tailwinds such as rising disposable income, rapid urbanisation, the rise of non-metro tier II cities, and growing middle class along with a digitally-savvy consumer base, the organised retail sector is poised to grow expanding its play further with a customer-centric approach. “FY25 is likely to see continued focus on building supply chain efficiencies, along with upgrades to logistics hubs and tracking systems to meet fast delivery demands. Employment generation in quick commerce, logistics, and related sectors is also expected to continue,” said EY India Tax Leader for Retail Practice Paresh Parekh. Indian consumers, influenced by global exposure and digital technologies, are prioritising higher quality and value for money. This has resulted in a shift in spending from luxuries to essentials or more affordable options. “Despite these challenges, the outlook for 2025 remains positive, driven by demographic trends, urbanisation, digital growth, and the aspirations of a young, dynamic middle class,” he said. Parekh expects an increase in foreign investments in the retail sector and a continuance of consolidation led by PE firms and strategic acquisitions. According to the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the Indian retail sector in 2024 has witnessed a mix of challenges and opportunities. “Growth was subdued in the first half, with marginal consumption increases and cautious consumer spending. Many retailers struggled to achieve like-for-like growth, reflecting shifting consumer priorities,” said its CEO Kumar Rajagopalan adding “Despite this, the year also brought innovation and resilience.” Retailers have embraced technology to enhance operations and customer experience and initiatives like ONDC are creating exciting new opportunities, particularly in reaching untapped markets. “Looking ahead, the sector remains cautiously optimistic. The festive and wedding seasons have boosted momentum, and with strategic planning, retailers can sustain growth into 2025,” he said. The Indian retail sector contributes around 10 per cent to its GDP and according to the latest annual report of leading retailer, Reliance it is expected to cross USD 1.4 trillion by 2027. It is also poised to become the third-largest market by 2030. Over the emergence of quick commerce, Deloitte India partner, consumer products and retail sector Anand Ramanathan said it is a “viable business model” and it is here to stay. 2024 has been disruptive for the retail sector, which besides the emergence of quick commerce, also saw the revival of mass consumption and the value retail segment for the first time since the pandemic. “100 million middle-income households will be added this decade to the economy. 2025 will continue to see the impact of this growth in middle-income households with further momentum in mass consumption. This will have a positive impact across sectors including fashion, home and food services,” said Ramanathan. Puneet Mansukhani Sector Head – Retail KPMG said in 2024 retailers faced significant challenges due to inflation impacting profitability and supply chain disruptions. “These issues required strategic pricing adjustments and innovative solutions to maintain smooth operations. The festive season did see some uptake as compared to the previous year but overall the customer was cautious. “The ecommerce spend in the tier 2 and 3 cities was stronger than urban and the trend is likely to continue which makes the retailers feel bullish and optimistic in 2025,” he said. Over the outlook for 2025 for the retail industry, he said continued advancements in AI and automation are “expected to drive efficiency and personalisation” in retail, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency. Moreover “increased use of data analytics will enable more personalised shopping experiences, catering to individual consumer preferences,” he said. Retailers will likely focus more on sustainability and transparency in their supply chains, responding to consumer demand for ethical practices. However, Mansukhani also hinted towards economic uncertainty and said “Inflation and economic volatility may continue to pose challenges, affecting consumer spending patterns.” (PTI)FDA Grants Revascor® (Rexlemestrocel-L) Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) Designation in Children with Congenital Heart Disease
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Australia Bans Social Media for People Under 16. Could This Work Elsewhere — or Even There?Australian artists are moving away from large record labels and forming unique relationships with fans through social media to gain huge followings. The new trend is seeing Australian emerging artists become social media experts, using TikTok videos and Instagram reels to win over audiences as international artists dominate Aussie charts. Bogan funk band from Melbourne, Playlunch, shot up on social media in 2023 following the release of their hit Soupe Opera, which sampled the classic French stop motion TV show from the 90s. Formed in Melbourne’s east, Playlunch weaves funk and disco influences with Australian culture references, from former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ infamous “get on the beers” comment to Corey Worthington’s “I’ll say sorry but I won’t take my glasses off” interview. Frontman Liam Bell plays guitar, produces music, co-manages the band and works a string of jobs on the side to pay the bills, all while running the band’s social media. The 26-year-old said needing emerging artists to be social media experts is “such a big ask” and can be a “hassle”, admitting he previously resented the expectation. “Being a good performer and just writing and playing music as well as you can is a hard enough endeavour, without having to add to it to be able to become a marketing expert — that’s such a big ask of artists these days,” Bell said. A crowd went wild in Frankston after local band Playlunch divided them into "house colours" in a throwback to Athletics Day at school. However he said the ability to control the band’s image is liberating and has been a great way to connect with their audience. Recalling a tour of the East Coast back in April, Bell said concert goers had dressed up after catching on to their house colour themed outfits (synonymous with athletics days in Aussie schools), referenced in their song Athletics Day and in videos posted to social media. “They were so excited to see us – they were lined up, they were wearing costumes ... they’re proper fans,” he said. The content Playlunch posts ranges from clips from their shows and music videos to candid chats, including one from November where Bell gave a shout out to a fan who handed out detention slips at one of their gigs. The slips were scrawled with “detention for outfits being too cool”, “unrealistically funky”, and “landlord gave an eviction” – the latter a reference to their song No Hat No Play. “We didn’t need a record label to help us get this ... this pure relationship between a fan and an artist,” Bell said. “It is truly liberating for artists, if you can make it work, to be in an age where you can do it all yourself and you can be as authentic as you are willing to dare to let yourself be without having any sort of idiot music industry executive saying they know any better, trying to cookie cut you and cut you off at the edges to fit you into some mould of what they think is going to succeed. “There’s just so much other stuff that is so much more real that people have found on social media.” Melbourne band Playlunch shot up on social media last year with their Australiana lyrics and influences, including their hit Soupe Opera, which sampled the classic French stop motion TV show from the 90s. Bell said he previously told himself using social media is “just what we have to do to build an audience, and eventually ... we (will) have that audience and we don’t need to have that same pressure anymore”. “But eventually you realise ‘Oh, the reason things are going well is because we’re putting this much work into social media’. You don’t get off the train,” he said. Q Music and Big Sound chief executive Kris Stewart said it’s “hard to deny” the need for new artists to use social media is “a pain in the a**”, but on the flip side a strong social media presence could give artists more agency over their image and help them get signed to a label. “For some artists it’s a positive, but obviously not for all artists because it expects you to be a lot better at more things than you probably expected to be to start your music career,” Mr Stewart said. “It’s sort of a move away from a tower of large labels, and certainly in Australia the ability for large labels to make a big investment in artists like they do.” He said it’s also a good way for people to “stumble upon” new artists, as algorithms on streaming services aren’t “there to surprise us”, but rather feed people with music and artists they already enjoy, making it difficult for emerging artists to break out. Indie-pop trio The Stamps have also made social media part of their regular routine, with band member Scarlett Graham admitting they spend “a lot of time” creating content to market themselves while having a bit of fun along the way. “I think that if you have control of your social media ... you’re able to attract an audience that is likely going to stick around if you are who you are,” Graham said. “If you’re able to control it yourself, then you’re able to capture the attention of people who absolutely like you for who you are, which I think is nice because then you get people who really do like you, listen and support you.” Having recently signed with the ABC, Bell urged other artists to put their best foot forward and learn how to use editing software. “It will be the best thing you ever do,” Bell said. “It will be a steep learning curve, and it will suck in the beginning, but once you’re good at this, it will just be completely invaluable to your success these days.” Playlunch are expected to drop new music in February 2025, while The Stamps recently dropped their new single Slow Burn.Trump picks Texan Brooke Rollins to lead agriculture department