
Hudsonville pulls away from Adams in second half of semifinal, ending Highlanders’ special runBiggest rivalry in AFLW history to write next chapterRobinson had three steals for the Bears (3-3). Tyler Johnson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 13 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Alex Holt had 14 points and finished 7 of 10 from the floor. The Dolphins (3-3) were led by Robert McCray, who recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Kendall Munson added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals for Jacksonville. Zach Bell also had 13 points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Zilinskas scores 32 as IU Indianapolis downs Alabama A&M 88-83
Two cops reunite 104 missing kids with their families in 9 monthsA 7-5 record feels a whole better than 6-6 for East Tennessee State football coach Tre Lamb. Lamb knows it’s important to finish his first season leading the Bucs with a victory. While they’ve doubled the number of wins which ETSU achieved each of the previous two seasons, a winning record is something everyone can hang their hats on. It’s not an easy task for the Bucs (6-5 overall, 4-3 Southern Conference) who play at Virginia Military Institute on Saturday at noon. Sure the Keydets are 1-10 and 1-6, but just two weeks ago they beat the same Furman team which defeated the Bucs in Johnson City last week. “Our guys have a lot to play for — winning record in the Southern Conference, pride, a winning day for our seniors and getting to seven wins,” Lamb said. “We can carry so momentum into recruiting into the offseason, 7-5 feels a lot better than 6-6.” The Bucs will have to take care of the football, which has been the most frustrating part of the season for Lamb. They rank second in the country for most interceptions with 20, while Lamb played three quarterbacks — Gino English, Jaylen King and Baylor Hayes — against Furman. He promised that won’t happen Saturday, although he is waiting until game day to name a starter. “We are playing three quarterbacks right now which tells you we don’t have one,” Lamb said. “We’re not going to do musical chairs. We’re going to give it to one guy and let him go play.” VMI has also played multiple quarterbacks this season with four of them attempting 20 or more passes this season. JoJo Crump came in to hit 9-of-14 passes for 138 yards after replacing starter Chandler Wilson in last Saturday’s loss to Western Carolina. Hunter Rice, a hard-nosed 235-pound senior running back, has been the most productive offensive player with 713 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Still, the Keydets have been nowhere near as effective as the Bucs running the football. ETSU is averaging 194.1 yards rushing per game, led by Bryson Irby with 722 yards on 130 carries and Devontae Houston with 544 yards on 101 rushes. VMI has a legitimate star on the defensive side of the ball with linebacker Eric Rankin, who leads the Southern Conference with 103 tackles. He was named the FCS National Player of the Week with 18 tackles in VMI’s game against The Citadel. He is a disruptive force with 11 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. Defensive back Kouri Crump is next on the team with 85 tackles. ETSU has defensive standouts as well with linebackers Ray Coney with 89 tackles and William McRainey with 82 tackles. Zach West has 8.5 tackles, including 2.5 in the Bucs’ 24-21 win over Western Carolina two weeks ago. Among the defensive backs, Cam Sims has been responsible for 17 pass breakups, while Jaden Woods ranks fourth on the team in tackles. “I’m super proud of our guys for their effort this year,” Lamb said. “We could be sitting here realistically at 9-2 and 10-1 is not too far out of our reach if the ball bounces our way a couple of times.” To reach the goal in front of them, Lamb knows a game at VMI’s Alumni Memorial Stadium in late November provides a different challenge than a lot of other venues. Part of that is due to the Keydets and part of that is the environment. “They’re very chaotic defensively and do a good job of creating negative plays,” Lamb said. “It’s a really hard place to play. The grass is dormant this time of year, a slow track, typically overcast with gray skies, 35-40 degrees. They have a lot of tough military kids who are giving their best effort every week. We can’t let our circumstances of weather and location affect the way we prepare.”
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Declan Rice has insisted Arsenal remain in the Premier League title race after cutting Liverpool's lead from nine to seven points. The Gunners comfortably beat Manchester United on Wednesday night to close the gap on Arne Slot's side in the top-flight. Rice delivered the cross from which Jurrien Timber opened the scoring nine minutes into the second-half. United struggled to get themselves back on level terms, with William Saliba scoring Arsenal's second with 20 minutes to go. That goal also came from a corner, with Bukayo Saka's deep cross being played off Saliba and into the net by Thomas Partey. It was a crucial three points for Mikel Arteta's men as Liverpool were held to a draw at Newcastle . The Reds remain top, but Gunners star Rice believes his side still have a shot at the title, as long as they remain in touch with their rivals come February. “Massive. What a night, Manchester United have a new manager so we knew it would be a test. They’ve looked good the last couple of games. You have to believe in your process, we keep at it all the time," Rice told Amazon Prime. "We never get bored. We stuck to the game plan and we could've had three or four. When you go up for a corner it’s a time to score, not a time to relax and chill. "To score both of them from corners, [set-piece coach] Nico [Jover] will be buzzing and I'm so happy. It's more just seeing clips and I know the weight I need to put on the ball and it's just about repetition. I put a few good balls in and could've had a couple of assists so it was nice to get one. HAVE YOUR SAY! Who was man of the match as Arsenal beat Manchester United? Comment below . "Because of the game schedule it’s hard to practise but it’s repetition, more watching clips at the moment. When you have a blip you get written off. We stuck together as a group, we knew the run of results were not good enough, now we're starting to see a turn of that. “People get carried away with title talk. You need to be in and around at February time. It’s closer [now Liverpool have dropped two points], they're seven away but we keep believing in ourselves and see what happens.” Liverpool boss Arne Slot meanwhile is remaining calm despite Arsenal closing the gap on his side. He admitted to being left frustrated but is backing Mo Salah to fire his men to success. "I have mixed feelings, we were outstanding in the second half but we were not good enough in the first half. Maybe 3-3 is what the game deserved," Slot said. "After the week we had we could change the game which is a very positive thing to take. Every time we need Mo Salah he scores a goal. We are hoping and expecting he can continue this for a long time. He was outstanding in the second half, he did many special things for us." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Atlantic County towns net $2.5 million in pedestrian safety grants
“Compassion.” “Moral leadership. “Devoted.” Southern California’s lawmakers on both sides of the aisle r emembered former President Jimmy Carter’s public service — and his humanity — as news of his death reverberated throughout the political world Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29. Carter, the 39th president, was 100 years old. Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, cast his first presidential ballot for Carter after he had turned 18, the congressman said on social media. “President Jimmy Carter was a veteran, a military academy graduate and a humble George peanut farmer,” said Correa. “He led this nation through difficult times. Thank you, President Carter.” “President Carter was a man of rare character — whose beliefs ran true and ran deep, whose moral compass never wavered,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “He saw the common humanity in all of us, building bridges between people of different faiths and factions abroad while working to meet the needs of those at home. Despite daunting challenges and trying times, his bright energy and spirit never faltered.” “President Carter’s candor and compassion, moral leadership and sense of duty set a standard we all should aspire to,” the Democratic governor added. “His enduring example reminds us that we can still find common ground despite our differences.” Rep. Young Kim, a Republican whose district spans Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, said in a social media post that her “heart is with (Carter’s) loved ones.” “President Carter devoted his life to serving the American people, whether in public service or through his charity and humanitarian work,” Kim said. Carter was the longest-living American president. Rep. Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita : “President Jimmy Carter’s passing is a loss for our nation. From his days as a midshipman at the Naval Academy to his service as our 39th president, he embodied leadership, honor, and compassion. Keeping the Carter family in my prayers tonight.” Sen. Adam Schiff : President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy unlike any other. Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity and revered for his commitment to our common humanity. He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race. May his memory be an inspiration.” Rep. Norma Torres, D-Ontario : “Today, we mourn President Jimmy Carter, a leader of faith, compassion and service. His legacy of humanity and hope will endure. My thoughts are with the Carter family.” Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa : “Jimmy Carter was a man of character and integrity whose lifelong service to the greater good was most evident when he left office. His tireless advocacy on behalf of the unhoused was something I was fortunate enough to witness firsthand and a remarkable feature of a humanitarian who never stopped believing in the dignity of our neighbors. May we continue the legacy of President Carter through acts of selfless service to others to never stop uplifting our community.” This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Apple puts a lot of effort into promoting accessibility with things like the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro. This time, however, the company showed an example of how the iPhone’s Action Mode has been helping people with Parkinson’s in their routines. iPhone’s Action Mode has become an accessibility feature for people with Parkinson’s Apple’s latest campaign filmed in Brazil not only promotes Action Mode, but also shows how important the feature has become for those living with hand tremors from Parkinson’s disease. For those unfamiliar, Action Mode is a camera option available for iPhone 14 and later that significantly corrects shakes and vibrations when capturing video, making them super stable. While for some people Action Mode is just one of many camera features on the iPhone, for others it has become an important accessibility feature. The new videos promoted by Apple tell stories of people living with Parkinson’s and how the iPhone lets them film videos despite their shaking hands. One of these stories is about Rodrigo Mendes, who has been living with Parkinson’s since 2009 and still pursues his hobby of mountain climbing and hiking. “Climbing the mountain itself is already amazing, but capturing it is important too, right? The Action Mode on iPhone makes a huge difference because, imagine trying to film with your hand shaking like this, you know? [...] being able to capture an image on yout own in the end makes all the difference,” Mendes says in the video. Apple also shared the stories of other people living with Parkinson’s in its new campaign. In all the videos, the company shows the difference between filming with and without Action Mode. Mendes’ video was posted on Apple’s official Instagram account , and although it was recorded in Portuguese, the video has English subtitles. You can watch it below: More about Apple and accessibility Earlier this week, Apple’s global head of accessibility Sarah Herrlinger discussed in an interview how the company wants to make technology accessible to anyone. More recently, Apple released an update for the AirPods Pro 2 that turns them into hearing aids . The feature was promoted in this year’s Apple holiday ad . The company also often shares stories about people who have had their lives saved with the help of Apple devices and technologies such as Emergency SOS and irregular heart rhythm notifications from the Apple Watch. Read also: iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature ‘literally saved their lives,’ rescue team says after wildfire left hikers stranded Apple Watch owner credits device for saving his life with low heart rate feature Apple Watch praised for saving UK man’s life after wild 48 hours when heart stopped 138 times Apple Watch ECG feature saves pregnant woman and her baby
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