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NoneSAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) and certain of its most senior executives are now entangled in a securities class action, alleging the company deceived investors by making false and misleading statements about its advanced nuclear fuel technologies. Hagens Berman urges investors in ASP Isotopes who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now . Class Period: Oct. 30, 2024 – Nov. 26, 2024 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Feb. 3, 2025 Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/aspi Contact the Firm Now: ASPI@hbsslaw.com 844-916-0895 ASP Isotopes Inc. (ASPI) Securities Class Action: The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims that ASPI misled investors about the viability and potential of its Aerodynamic Separation Process (ASP) and Quantum Enrichment technologies. The complaint alleges that ASPI overstated the effectiveness of its enrichment technologies, the development potential of its high assay low-enriched uranium facility, and the performance of its nuclear fuels operating segment. The truth emerged on Nov. 26, 2024, when a scathing report by Fuzzy Panda Research revealed that ASPI's technology was outdated and unlikely to be commercially viable. The report accused ASPI of using "old, disregarded laser enrichment technology" to falsely position itself as a cutting-edge nuclear fuel company. It also alleged that ASPI had employed individuals to promote its stock and that former executives of Centrus Energy had deemed its technology "virtually worthless.". Following the release of the report, ASPI's stock price plummeted 23% in a single trading day. These events have prompted shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open a probe. “We are investigating whether ASPI may have misled investors about the true commercial prospects for its ASP and Quantum Enrichment technologies," said Reed Kathrein, a partner leading the investigation. If you invested in ASP Isotopes or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now » If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the ASP Isotopes case and our investigation, read more » Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding ASP Isotopes should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email ASPI@hbsslaw.com . About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com . Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw . Contact: Reed Kathrein, 844-916-0895
Where to buy GK Barry’s personalised necklace that she’s been spotted wearing in the I’m A Celeb jungleJACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2024-- Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, surprised local customers by hosting pop-up giveaways throughout the Southeast following GivingTuesday. Today, on “WinningWednesday,” the grocer distributed $50,000 in gift cards, plus free private label products across five store locations to thank loyal customers for saving with its award-winning Rewards program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241204715076/en/ Southeastern Grocers brightened the holiday season today for its shoppers with festive freebies, including $100 gift cards and reusable tote bags stuffed with items from the grocer’s award-winning line of Own Brand products. The jolly giveaway spread holiday cheer across five Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in the Southeast. (Photo: Business Wire) The first 100 customers that arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a free $100 gift card and reusable tote bag stuffed with items from the grocer’s award-winning line of Own Brand products. The giveaway events delighted customers in Jacksonville, South Pasadena, Hallandale and Kenner, Louisiana, to help them fill their stockings – and their grocery carts – just in time for the holidays. Adam Kirk, Chief Customer & Digital Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “The holiday season brings abundant joy and celebration, but we know it can also present challenges for families navigating extra costs. That’s why we are proud to spread holiday cheer today, making the season brighter and budgets lighter for our valued customers. Year-round, we are committed to helping neighbors stretch every dollar further while putting delicious, nourishing meals on the table. With our Rewards program, customers can unwrap exclusive savings right at their fingertips – because at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, loyalty truly pays off!” Included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs for the fourth consecutive year, the grocer’s Rewards program provides customers with exclusive digital coupons and personalized rewards, including a free birthday gift and special percent back offers. Accessible through the grocer’s mobile apps and online, the Rewards program also gives access to weekly deals and allows customers to earn points for every shopping trip, which can be redeemed for money off groceries. The average Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customer saves more than 19% by utilizing the grocer’s award-winning Rewards apps. 1 The Harveys and Winn-Dixie Rewards apps also provide additional benefits to plan ahead of time with the ability to view weekly ads, build shopping lists and view recipe inspiration. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores also offer delivery and curbside pickup, making the grocery shopping experience simple and more convenient than ever. Customers can shop online with the same great deals and have their orders delivered right to their doors in as little as two hours, or opt for easy curbside pickup at participating stores. SEG is committed to helping neighbors save significantly more time and money on their grocery shopping, recognizing that every minute and dollar counts during the holiday season. For more details on the Harveys and Winn-Dixie Rewards programs and to sign up, visit www.harveyssupermarkets.com/rewards and www.winndixie.com/rewards . About Southeastern Grocers Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an omnichannel retailer serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores, as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241204715076/en/ CONTACT: For SEG interviews or images contact: Meredith Hurley Senior Director, Communications and Community (904) 370-6029 media@segrocers.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MEN RETAIL FOOD TECH FAMILY CONSUMER OTHER PHILANTHROPY PHILANTHROPY OTHER RETAIL SUPERMARKET FUND RAISING FOUNDATION WOMEN SENIORS SOURCE: Southeastern Grocers Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/04/2024 03:32 PM/DISC: 12/04/2024 03:32 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241204715076/en
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles (209 km) from the Oregon border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was felt as far south as San Francisco, some 270 miles (435 km) away, where residents described a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake, one of the most powerful temblors to hit California since a 7.1-magnitude quake hit Ridgecrest in 2019. The tsunami warning was in effect for roughly an hour. Issued shortly after Thursday's quake struck, it covered nearly 500 miles (805 km) of coastline, from the edge of California’s Monterey Bay north into Oregon. “It was a strong quake, our building shook, we’re fine but I have a mess to clean up right now,” said Julie Kreitzer, owner of Golden Gait Mercantile, a store packed with food, wares and souvenirs that is a main attraction in Ferndale. "I have to go, I have to try and salvage something for the holidays because it’s going to be a tough year,” Kreitzer said before hanging up. The region — known for its redwood forests, scenic mountains and the three-county Emerald Triangle’s legendary marijuana crop — was struck by a 6.4 magnitude quake in 2022 that left thousands of people without power and water. The northwest corner of California is the most seismically active part of the state since it’s where three tectonic plates meet, seismologist Lucy Jones said on the social media platform BlueSky. Shortly after the quake, phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.” Numerous cities urged people to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution. In Santa Cruz, authorities cleared the main beach, taping off entrances with police tape. Aerial footage showed cars bumper-to-bumper heading to higher ground on California highways 1 and 92 in the Half Moon Bay area south of San Francisco. “I thought my axles had fallen apart,” said Valerie Starkey, a Del Norte County supervisor representing Crescent City, a town of fewer than 6,000 near the Oregon border. “That’s what I was feeling ... ‘My axles are broken now.’ I did not realize it was an earthquake.” Cindy Vosburg, the executive director for the Crescent City-Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce, said she heard alarms sound just before shaking began and the city's cultural center downtown started to creak. “Just as it would start to subside, the building would roll again," Vosburg said. White House spokesperson Jeremy Edwards said President Joe Biden was briefed on the earthquake and that FEMA officials are in touch with their state and local counterparts in California and Oregon. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has signed off on a state of emergency declaration to quickly move state resources to impacted areas along the coast. State officials were concerned about damages in the northern part of the state, Newsom said. Crews in Eureka, the biggest city in the region, were assessing if there was any damage. Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel, who works at a middle school, said lights were swaying and everyone got under desks. “The kids were so great and terrified. It seemed to go back and forth for quite a long time,” she said. Some children asked, “Can I call my mom?" The students were later sent home. In nearby Arcata, students and faculty were urged to shelter in place at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said residents experienced some cracks in their homes’ foundations, as well as broken glass and windows, but nothing severe. Honsal said he was in his office in the 75-year-old courthouse in downtown Eureka when he felt the quake. “We’re used to it. It is known as ‘earthquake country’ up here,” he said. “It wasn’t a sharp jolt. It was a slow roller, but significant.” The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, known as BART, stopped traffic in all directions through the underwater tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland, and the San Francisco Zoo’s visitors were evacuated. This quake was a strike-slip type of temblor that shifts more horizontally and is less prone to cause tsunamis, unlike the more vertical types, said National Weather Service tsunami program manager Corina Allen in Washington state. The California Geological Survey says the state’s shores have been struck by more than 150 tsunamis since 1800, and while most were minor, some have been destructive and deadly. On March 28, 1964, a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake in Alaska smashed into Crescent City hours later. Much of the business district was leveled and a dozen people were killed. More recently, a tsunami from a 2011 earthquake in Japan caused about $100 million in damages along the California coast, much of it in Crescent City. Dazio reported from Los Angeles. AP writers Christopher Weber, Jaimie Ding and Dorany Pineda in Los Angeles; Martha Mendoza in Santa Cruz, California; Sophie Austin and Tran Nguyen in Sacramento, California; and Seth Borenstein in Washington, D.C. contributed to this report.
How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close in thin trading following a holiday pause Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.8%, a faster pace than the 3.1% increase from a year earlier. The measure tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards. This year, retailers were even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there were five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mastercard SpendingPulse says the last five days of the season accounted for 10% of the spending. Sales of clothing, electronics and Jewelry rose. Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables. It was the latest incident involving disruption of key infrastructure. Police and border guards boarded the Eagle S and took control as they investigate damage to the Estlink-2 undersea power cable. The cable brings electricity from Finland to Estonia across the Baltic Sea. The cable went down on Wednesday. The incident follows damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Both have been termed sabotage. Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage. Oboronlogistica is a state-controlled company that operated the Ursa Major freighter. The company said the vessel was wrecked by three powerful explosions just above the water line in what it described as a “terrorist attack” that caused it to sink on Monday. The company said in a statement carried by Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency on Thursday that the explosions left a hole in the ship’s starboard and filled the engine room with acrid smoke. That hampered the crew’s attempts to access it. Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and Estonia. Petteri Orpo said on X that power transmission through the Estlink-2 cable suffered an outage Wednesday. Authorities have been on edge about undersea infrastructure in the Baltic after two international data cables were severed in November and the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany were blown up in September 2022. Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. It also recommends maximizing the use of nuclear power to accommodate the growing demand for power in the era of AI while meeting decarbonization targets. Cabinet is expected to formally approve the plan by March following a period of public consultation. The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20% of Japan’s energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50% and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40%. Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025. After years of working from the comfort of home, they're being told it’s time to return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. That can bring a host of challenges, including losing time with family. Workers at Amazon, AT&T and other companies have been called back to the office five days a week. Experts have advice to share about how to navigate the changes when an employer calls you back to the office. Workers can convey what they need, seek flexibility and if all else fails, consider other options. US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. The US Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications ticked down by 1,000 to 219,000 for the week of Dec. 21. That’s fewer than the 223,000 analysts forecast. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, climbed by 46,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Dec. 14. That’s more than analysts projected and the most since the week of Nov. 13, 2021. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs.
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The Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders. Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texans. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He's a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a seven-time first-team All-Pro. Diggs has been dealing with groin and knee injuries. He was listed as questionable on Friday before being downgraded Saturday. Diggs, 26, has 37 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl pick led the NFL with 11 picks in 2021 and has 20 in 57 games. The Cowboys elected not to activate receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for the game. He returned to practice earlier this week and he was listed as questionable on Friday. Dallas activated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, placed safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) on IR and released defensive end KJ Henry. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was previously ruled out. Tight end Princeton Fant was elevated from the practice squad to replace him. Cornerback Kemon Hall also was elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level MediaGames to snuggle up with this holiday season
Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Britney Spears boyfriends' ex-wife makes new accusations: Report
Tom Brady offered his unique perspective on the illegal hit that concussed Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence , saying he had “mixed emotions” about the controversial incident. “The quarterbacks need to take better care of themselves,” Brady, 47, argued Tuesday, December 3 on The Herd with Colin Cowherd . The former Patriots legend continued, “When you run you put yourself in a lot of danger. When you do that, I don’t think the onus of protecting an offensive quarterback who’s running should be on a defensive player. I don’t think that’s really fair to the defense.” Lawrence, 25, was sliding to the ground when he was hit by Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Sunday, December 1. Al-Shaair, 27, was suspended for three games for the hit on Tuesday, December 3. Lawrence was carted off the field and later diagnosed with a concussion. “Nobody wants to see anybody get hurt, but it is also the reality of a very physical sport that we play,” Brady contended. “Defensive players have to be aggressive. That’s their nature. I always try to be aggressive on offense. We tried to block aggressively. At the same time, the defense tries to tackle aggressively.” Brady, who officially retired in February 2023 after a 23-season NFL career, noted how the mobility of quarterbacks has changed in recent years. “I see [Buffalo Bills quarterback] Josh Allen run a lot, I see [Baltimore Ravens quarterback] Lamar Jackson run a lot,” Brady said. “It’s a great skill set to have. A lot of times I wish I had that skill set.” Brady harkened back to a memory from his early playing days that was eerily similar to the one involving Lawrence. “I remember in 2001, I think we played at Buffalo,” Brady recalled. “I slid late and Nate Clements was the [cornerback] for the Bills and he came up out of the secondary and absolutely crushed me. My helmet went flying off.” Brady continued, “I had a lot of teammates that came up to me the next day and said, ‘Dude, these guys are coming. You gotta get rid of that football. And if you slide, you better get down. These guys are coming to get you.’” Ultimately, Brady called the hit “a great learning experience for me because I realized when I’m out of that pocket, things were moving a lot faster for me.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News After Lawrence left the game, he offered fans an optimistic update about his health on social media. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out / been praying for me,” he wrote via X on Sunday evening. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all🙌🏻.” Lawrence was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, December 4, likely ending his season.NoneThe year came and went, and as always with Philly sports, there were some incredible highs, some devastating lows, and then just some outright weird, baffling nonsense. This is the appreciation of the best though – the end of a drought, the reach for untouchable milestones, the glimmers of hope, and sights of the athletically impossible. You probably know what most of them are – and inevitably, some favorites won't be here, so feel free to sound off down in the comments or on social media. Here are the best plays from Philly sports in 2024... 10. Phils win the NL East The Phillies had already clinched their postseason spot, but they put a hold on the clubhouse celebration for something else. Returning home to Citizens Bank Park to face the Cubs in late September, the Phillies were on the brink of clinching their first NL East title in 13 years. Aaron Nola, the longest-tenured Phillie and the one who pitched through six stellar innings in Houston to finally break the playoff drought two years ago, did it again here to put another longstanding franchise shortcoming to bed , all while J.T. Realmuto, Nick Castellanos, and Kyle Schwarber did the damage on the scoreboard to hand the ball to Matt Strahm, Jeff Hoffman, and then deadline acquisition Carlos Estévez out of the bullpen with a clear runway. Philly on their feet for 27 👏 pic.twitter.com/QwSmhi5Ps3 The relievers combined for three shutout innings to close the game out, the first white divisional banner Philadelphia had seen in a long, long time went waiting through the cooling air, and finally, the real party was on. For the first time in 13 years... pic.twitter.com/lJf2TBtoEu Of course, there were hopes and ambitions for much, much greater with this club, but as was the trend that lingered from 2023 and on through 2024, they unraveled. 9. Castellanos walks off Game 2 The Phillies were put on their heels just as soon as they opened the NLDS in a fear that many fans were wary of entering the series against a rival and surging New York Mets club. The Mets had outlasted Zack Wheeler in Game 1 and then laid into the Phils' bullpen, all while the Phillies' own bats failed to take off. They needed an answer, but it took a while to find one. Down 3-0 in the sixth, Bryce Harper took the swing that woke the whole city up, driving a ball into the center-field ivy to suddenly make it a one-run ballgame, then just as quickly a tied one when Nick Castellanos looped one into the left-field seats. In the eighth, after the Phillies fell back down, Bryson Stott cleared the bases with a triple to send them ahead, but the Mets still had a grip over the Philadelphia bullpen to bring the game into a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the ninth. That's when Castellanos, who ended up as the Phillies' most disciplined contact hitter that series, stepped up as the hero . NICK CASTELLANOS WINS IT FOR THE @PHILLIES !!! #NLDS pic.twitter.com/vM14etkamy The series shifted up to Queens, the Phillies never built any real momentum, and their postseason run, set by World Series or bust expectations, never even got off the runway. The Phillies lost the NLDS, 3-1. 8. The Eagles finally win (big) in Dallas The last time the Eagles won on the road at Dallas was during the Super Bowl run in 2017. Seven years flew fast, and so did the landscape of the NFC East. So in a lot of ways, a victory over the Cowboys in AT&T Stadium, could stand as a statement for what the 2024 Eagles were really about. And they delivered a blowout. The Eagles' defense didn't allow a touchdown and only 146 yards in total offense to Dallas and backup QB Cooper Rush – after they had lost starter Dak Prescott for the season. Jalen Hurts shrugged off five sacks to throw for two touchdowns, and rush for two more, and Saquon Barkley, even on what stood as a quiet day by his standards, still powered through Dallas tacklers to make the highlight reel. Saquon Barkley is just absurd pic.twitter.com/iHO5qhD8le By the fourth quarter, the Cowboys' sideline stood dejected and third-stringer Trey Lance was in taking snaps. The only smiles in the building were in midnight (or kelly) green. The Eagles left with a 34-6 final score , a fifth straight win to improve to 7-2, even footing within the division against a Washington team that got off to a hot start, but moreover, with the message that they were really the ones in the NFC East's driver's seat now. 7. The mark of a captain The Flyers were trying to keep up in the playoff race midway through February – a revelation that caught nearly everyone by surprise for what was dubbed a rebuilding team – but on a Saturday night against Seattle, Sean Couturier turned the puck over then flubbed on the chase back after it, which allowed the Kraken to score the tying goal early into the third period. Couturier came back to the bench. He got an earful from head coach John Tortorella. He wasn't thrilled about it, but he went back out there. The veteran center, who was away for nearly two years from a series of back issues and with tons of doubt over how effective he could still be coming back, won a crucial offensive zone faceoff and then cut to the front of the net to tip-in the go-ahead goal. The Flyers held on and won, 3-2, Tortorella spoke glowingly of Couturier's drive and professionalism postgame, and behind the scenes, the coach and the organization saw all they needed to see. "Oh that was 'F you!' to me, yeah," Tortorella said of Couturier's winning goal from that night . "I'm sure it was. So be it. So be it. That's part of it. That's what I like about him though. He's a crusty old pro. He's a huge part of this. "I have a tremendous amount of respect for how he's handled this year after taking two years off, but there's no free passes. We need him terribly in games to be consistent." Philadelphia goal! Scored by Sean Couturier with 14:30 remaining in the 3rd period. Assisted by Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny. Philadelphia: 3 Seattle: 2 #SEAvsPHI #LetsGoFlyers #SeaKraken pic.twitter.com/0v9VgN4pHq A few days later, Sean Couturier was named the next captain of the Philadelphia Flyers . 6. The Nico Batum game Oftentimes it's the stars who carry you, but other times it's the role players who lift you – who save you. The Sixers were a disaster through the first half of their play-in game against the Miami Heat, and the worry shifted from hitting the playoff wall again to whether they would even get a chance to crash into it to begin with. Then 35-year-old Nico Batum stepped off the bench and struck a spark. He scored 20 points, sank six major threes, and when the Sixers rallied to pull ahead and bring the game down to the wire, made the saving block on Tyler Herro's long-range attempt to put the ball back in Philadelphia's hands with the seconds ticking down. Nico Batum said postgame he was able to block Tyler Herro's 3 in the clutch because the Sixers coaching staff showed him the exact the play the Heat ended up running just a minute before. "Coaches showed me that play literally like a minute before. So I was expecting that play." pic.twitter.com/pQmA1wMhdV The Sixers moved on to secure a matchup against the rival Knicks in Round 1 of the playoffs, and Batum, though he wasn't in Philly long, etched himself a spot in the city's fabled sports lore ... Then the Sixers hit the wall again. 5. 'Cold-blooded' Michkov Matvei Michkov arrived in from Russia ahead of schedule, and was quickly showing flashes of becoming the elite player Flyers fans were clinging to hope that he would be. But in November against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, he showed Philadelphia he wasn't just going to be good, he showed that he lives for the moment, that he's going to be a star . The Flyers were tied 2-2 and head to overtime against Chicago, and on a power play in the extra frame, they were cycling in the offensive zone with Michkov carrying the puck along the wall. He tossed it up to Travis Sanheim at the blue line, and once he saw the Chicago skaters' eyes follow the puck, he quietly began drifting down toward the net. Couturier set a pick in front, Travis Konecny took a pass in to the far side, then just as quickly slipped the puck across the crease expecting Michkov to be there. The rookie was, with all the open net in the world to shoot at from in close, and to a crowd that jumped to its feet before the horn even blared to signal that the Flyers had won. MICHKOV MAGIC IN OT AGAIN pic.twitter.com/96O6C29Who Michkov was the hero. He's here, and though the Flyers are still a long ways away from where they want to be, he's going to be one of the main pieces who helps them get there. "There's not many moments you're gonna get," Michkov said afterward, via Russian interpreter Slava Kuznetsov . "When you get the moment, you have to be cold-blooded and realize it, finish it." 4. Maxey keeps the Sixers alive in Game 5 The Sixers had looked overwhelmed by the breaking out New York Knicks, who were on the brink of sending them home up three in Game 5 and up 3-1 for the first-round playoff series. Philly was about 10 seconds away from yet another date with heartbreak, until Tyrese Maxey sprinted around a Joel Embiid pick down the court, then launched up a three from the Knicks logo at Madison Square Garden. It fell. Maxey forced overtime, where he and Embiid then went into overdrive to force a Game 6 back home at the Wells Fargo Center. TYRESE MAXEY MY GOODNESS pic.twitter.com/tucGGgCodT Heartbreak had to wait...one more game... 3. Barkley runs for the record Saquon Barkley took off running in the open field to the sound of "M-V-P!" chants, but the Eagles weren't home at the Linc. They were at SoFi Stadium in L.A. – more than 2,700 miles away from South Philly. Yet that hardly seemed to matter. The Eagles contingent that November night out west was huge, and the Birds stormed through the Rams, 37-20, with Barkley taking off for 255 rushing yards (and 302 yards from scrimmage in total) to shatter the franchise's single-game record . SAQUON. PERIOD. 📺: #PHIvsLAR on NBC/Peacock 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/OBVX9o6oqV Everyone in the building knew Barkley was getting the ball and there was nothing the Rams' defense could do about it. It was a point and performance that flipped the NFL MVP conversation on its head, at least for a bit, and made it pretty clear that soon enough, Barkley was going to break LeSean McCoy's single-season rushing record of 1,607 yards (he did) and might've even had a legitimate shot at chasing down Eric Dickerson's all-time record of 2,105 yards (though that seems to have tapered off now). Nonetheless, Barkley's been an absolute game-changer for the Eagles since he signed here. 2. Embiid for 70 Joel Embiid dropped 70 points on the San Antonio Spurs back in January. He was only the ninth player in NBA history to ever score 70 points or more in a single game – until Dallas' Luka Dončić somehow did it himself a few nights later. 70-PIECE FOR EMBIID 😱 Spurs-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/TJ4nCPRIJL pic.twitter.com/SR00f4VhHe But January 22, 2024, that was one of the greatest scoring performances professional basketball has ever seen. He'll always own that – and the reaction Kevin Durant had to it after the fact. KD couldn't believe Embiid dropped 70 tonight 🤣 pic.twitter.com/14S9ZY2whT 1. The backwards hurdle DeVonta Smith made a one-handed touchdown catch, Barkley even made his own impressive over-the-shoulder grab for the opening score, and Nakobe Dean jumped up to make the game-saving interception against the Jaguars... Yet that will all forever come second to the freeze-frame, poster-on-the-wall moment of Barkley hopping right over a tackler's head completely backwards. SAQUON BARKLEY IS NOT OF THIS WORLD. 📺: #JAXvsPHI on CBS/Paramount+ 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/UtCENDw6no It captured the city's heart – if you walked through the Christmas village at City Hall these past few weeks, prints, paintings, and shirts of the hurdle were everywhere; shook the football world to its core from any angle you could see it ; made a Kelly green No. 26 jersey the item to have throughout the Delaware Valley; and will have kids playing football out in the yard, or even in Madden , trying to recreate it for years to come. It was the moment everyone knew that Saquon Barkley as an Eagle was going to end up as something truly special. "Crazy," Smith said after that Eagles win with a huge grin on his face . "I ain't ever seen nothing like it." "It was THE best play I've ever seen," head coach Nick Sirianni stated outright. And it'll likely be the first thing everyone imagines when it comes to the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles – hopefully on the way to the Super Bowl by the time it's all said and done. "I don't even know how you think of that." "How the f*** did he see him?" "It was THE best play I've ever seen." The Eagles' reactions to Saquon Barkley's backwards hurdle after Sunday's win over Jacksonville: https://t.co/jifiwg6bzr Follow Nick on Twitter: @itssnick Follow Nick on Bluesky: @itssnick Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Sports
KyKy Tandy, FAU close out Oklahoma State in CharlestonCowboys G Zack Martin, CB Trevon Diggs out vs. CommandersThe Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders. Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texans. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He's a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a seven-time first-team All-Pro. Diggs has been dealing with groin and knee injuries. He was listed as questionable on Friday before being downgraded Saturday. Diggs, 26, has 37 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl pick led the NFL with 11 picks in 2021 and has 20 in 57 games. The Cowboys elected not to activate receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for the game. He returned to practice earlier this week and he was listed as questionable on Friday. Dallas activated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, placed safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) on IR and released defensive end KJ Henry. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was previously ruled out. Tight end Princeton Fant was elevated from the practice squad to replace him. Cornerback Kemon Hall also was elevated from the practice squad. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview the latest chapter between the Vikings and Packers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, where this may be the most significant matchup in recent memory. They’ve played for division titles before, but the Vikings’ pursuit of the No. 1 overall seed (and division title) can hinge on this game, and the Packers (11-4) are rolling off back-to-back decisive wins. Green Bay also needs this win for playoff positioning — or risk falling to the No. 7 seed and a first-round trip to potential No. 2 seed Philadelphia. Listen and subscribe to the Access Vikings podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Previous episodes of the podcast are here . Got a question about the Vikings? Email it to accessvikings@startribune.com . We’ll answer your questions in an upcoming Access Vikings newsletter or podcast.Israeli attorney general orders probe into report that alleged Netanyahu's wife harassed opponents
Day after bid on life, Sukhbir does 3-hr ‘sewa’ at Takht Kesgarh SahibLiverpool capped a brilliant Boxing Day for them with what turned out to be a comfortable victory over Leicester. They’re gonna win it and they bloody know it. The Liverpool hubris reached its peak ahead of kick-off. Boxing Day had seen Manchester City fail to win again , Chelsea miss the chance to go within a point of Arne Slot’s side as Fulham scored in the last minute to claim victory at Stamford Bridge , and Manchester United fall to their fifth defeat in ten games under their new manager in a result that makes no difference whatsoever to Liverpool’s chances of winning their second Premier League title, but will have made for delightful pre-game viewing for the Anfield masses, who must all have been chuckling in disbelief at how wonderful the world can be. Bruno Fernandes even got a red card, FFS . ‘Some tasty results in the Prem today’ accompanied by the wide-eyes emoji was the thinly-veiled dig from one Liverpool-supporting pal in a WhatsApp group featuring very quiet fans of rival clubs. I can tell you now there wasn’t a soul in that group that a) thought there was any point in watching this Liverpool game at Anfield against one of the Premier League’s worst teams, and b) wasn’t desperate for a Miracle On Easy Street so we could send him at least one put-down in a season of far too few opportunities to do so: ‘None more tasty than that one, mate.’ But no such luck. The entirely rational arrogance of the fans made for a very strange atmosphere at Anfield after Leicester took an early lead. Stephy Mavididi found Jordan Ayew in the box after a fine run and cross, and the Leicester forward took a touch, swivelled and found the corner of Alisson’s net via a slight but crucial Virgil van Dijk deflection. ‘What the hell is this?’ appeared to be the Anfield consensus. ‘Do they not realise this is our day in our season?’ By the 35th minute Slot’s side had put 27 crosses into the box but had had just one shot on target, and there was a mixture of frustration and amazement emanating from the stands that Liverpool weren’t just swatting Leicester aside with the disdain the difference in their points tallies called for. The Reds dominated the ball but Leicester held a threat, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side a slightly more accurate or better-weighted pass away from a decent chance on at least three occasions in the 30 minutes after they opened the scoring, as Anfield groans provided the soundtrack. Before Cody Gakpo drew them level with a beautiful curled shot into the far corner, and without the context of Liverpool being four points clear with a game in hand that obviously rules this out as a possibility, it felt like the sort of mood in a stadium that precedes a side being booed off at half-time. It was really very weird. MORE LIVERPOOL COVERAGE ON F365... 👉 Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle already know their greatest January signing ever 👉 Liverpool transfers: Curtis Jones ‘exchange’ for Inter star ‘could occur in summer’ 👉 Liverpool ‘especially’ want PSG star with January transfer a ‘done deal’ James Justin definitely shouldn’t have let Gakpo cut inside him so easily but it was a lovely finish from the Netherlands international, who deservedly claimed the Man of the Match award after a game in which he was comfortably the best player on the pitch; no mean feat with Mohamed Salah playing on the opposite wing. Salah did get his goal; a very Salah goal at that, cutting in and spinning the ball into the corner with his left foot. But it was made by Gakpo, who turned away from two Leicester players in midfield before drifting the ball out wide for the unstoppable winger. Curtis Jones had already given Liverpool the lead by that point with a very neat first-time finish from a driven Alexis Mac Allister cross after Slot had apparently told his side to stop p*ssing about and win yet another game of football. And it was never really in doubt. The Liverpool fans knew it. The Liverpool players knew it. Arne Slot knew it. They are a thoroughly well-oiled machine with so many brilliant footballers, particularly in those forward positions, that off-days for individuals make no difference to the outcome as at least one of them – Gakpo in this case – will put in a performance that makes anything other than victory very unlikely against teams like Leicester. The wait for something to go wrong continues, but the more we see of Liverpool under Slot the more it feels as though they could cope with setbacks; even significant injuries to key players. Winning games of football is now ingrained to the point where anything else just feels wrong, with minor bumps in the road as was the case in the first half here against Leicester met with brief incredulity ahead of a swift return to the norm. They’re gonna win it, aren’t they?James Acaster 2024 comedy special: How to watch and stream
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