Mumbai: Kandivali based social activist has served a legal notice to the Chief Minister, BMC Commissioner, Development Plan (DP) Chief Engineer and other civic officials for failing to takeover the reserved 1991 DP and RG land from Growels 101 Mall even after more than 15 years. The legal representation demanded shutting down the mall highlighting severe irregularities related to the Building and Factory, Building Proposal, Development Plan and Storm Water Drainage departments until all legal compliances are met. The Free Press Journal had earlier reported that the BMC has failed to take over the DP and RG plot that lies in the vicinity of the Growels 101 Mall in Kandivali (E). The plot has been reserved to construct a recreational ground and a road connecting the Akurli Rd to the Western Express Highway as proposed under the DP 1991 and 2034. Although BMC has been requesting the mall to hand over the reserved land, the mall has not handed over the said plot. Kandivali’s Lokhandwala Residents’ Association (LRA) has been demanding the construction of the DP road since several years as the road is expected to ease the traffic congestion on Akurli Rd. Recently, Shishir Vivekanand Shetty, the founder of LRA, has served a legal notice to the CM, BMC commissioner and other civic officials urging them to take swift and immediate action against Growels 101 Mall with respect to the handing over of the DP and RG land. Kandivali Activist Serves Legal Notice to CM and BMC Chief Over Growels 101 Mall's Failure to Handover DPRG Land | File Photo The legal notice has been served through Advocate Rishi Nirav Bhatt, who had earlier represented the applicant in the PIL concerning the 1967 DP road connecting Thakur Village to Lokhandwala Township. The lawyer and applicant duo were successful in getting favourable implementation order from the BMC Commissioner through the Bomaby High Court in a very short time of approximately two months in October. Through the legal notice, Shetty has urged the authority to direct the Growels 101 Mall to hand over the DPRG plot and close all illegal entries to the mall. It has also prayed to the authorities to shut down the part of mall for illegal constructions, chemical laboratories and pending environment clearance until the requirements are met. The legal notice also cited Bombay High Court’s ruling in the case of Korum Mall in which the court had pulled up the municipal authorities for illegally regularising unauthorised construction by the mall to protect the latter’s interest. Shetty has given the CM, BMC chief and other officials a time of 15 days to take appropriate action against Growels 101 Mall and has warned the officials of legal action before the appropriate court, if they fail to act. The Free Press Journal contacted Santush Kumar Pandde, chief operations officer of the mall, but he was unavailable for a comment. Mall Has Not Submitted Any Environment Clearance The legal representation highlighted a severe irregularity with the mall as it had failed to provide the BMC with necessary environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In July 2024, the BMC had asked the mall to submit the clearance within seven days. In another letter marked to the mall in September, the BMC had directed the mall not to carry out any work on site until submission of environmental clearance. A Major Nullah Near The Mall Diverted Northwards The legal representation pulled up the Storm Water Drain department as it had failed to take action against the mall authorities for diverting a major nullah adjacent to the mall. In February 2010, the Storm Water Drain Department had written to the mall’s architect after the nullah alignment was found shifted towards the north side. The architect had reasoned that the discrepancy might have occurred due to natural calamities of flood on July 26, or by earlier architect’s technical error. Shetty has alleged that the mall had illegally diverted the nullah which may cause a great mishap in the future. Mall Has Constructed Two Entrances, Lacks OC For A Wing While the mall uses two entrances on the Akurli Rd and one on the WEH, the BMC’s Building Proposal department has revealed that the mall has only one approved entrance which lies on the Akurli Rd. Moreover, the mall has constructed a water fountain on its entry gate, which according to BMC’s claims is unapproved. It also alleged that the mall has rented its A Wing to several licensee without having an occupancy certificate. Chemical Laboratories Running Inside The Mall Without Permission The BMC was unaware of the fact that two chemical laboratories were functioning within the premises of mall and were disposing chemical effluents in the nearby drains. After Shetty’s complaint, it requested the mall to provide necessary permissions for running the laboratories within seven days but has failed to act even after more than six months of the notice. Pay And Park Facility Running On DPRG Plot The notice also mentions about the pay and park facility being run by the mall on the DPRG plot, which has been earlier reported by The Free Press Journal. The BMC had said that there is no record of permission to the mall for the parking service. Documents from as early as 2012 had revealed that the BMC had asked the mall in 2011 to stop its parking business and hand over the DP plot to the BMC. Failure To Hand Over Reserved Plot Even After Utilising FSI BMC’s Development Plan department had issued notices to the mall’s architect SpaceX Consultant, in 2013 and 2016, directing them to hand over the DP reservation of RG and the 18.30 metres DP road. The BMC had ordered that the mall should not be granted any further development permission and insist upon the architect, owner and developer to handover the land. The Free Press Journal had earlier reported that the mall had utilised the FSI benefits from the BMC to its full strength and had still requested for realignment of the DP road but the corporation had denied any possibility. BMC Allowing Permission To The Mall For “Miscellaneous Work” The legal representation also pulled up the Deputy Chief Engineer of Building Proposal department alleging that the BMC has allowed the mall to “illegally construct certain portion under the sheep of miscellaneous work” although it had earlier raised the condition of not issuing any new permission to the mall until it hands over the DPRG plot.Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk predictionGap raises guidance ahead of holidays after storms, warm weather slowed sales
NoneLabour Asians Society Hosts Landmark Event: 'Bridging the Future: British Asians and the Labour Party' at the House of Commons 12-05-2024 11:34 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire London, UK - Dec 05, 2024 - The Labour Asians Society made history on October 21, 2024, with its groundbreaking event, Bridging the Future: British Asians and the Labour Party , held at the Jubilee Room in the prestigious House of Commons. The event, hosted by Deirdre Costigan, MP for Ealing Southall, aimed to inspire British Asians to take up leadership roles, not just within the Labour Party but across various spheres of British society. Image: https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcqh6qBKTrVIurT78oeth6nt33oU2FxPuIxc6rVDVZdERXxssz85M_3la6FAJJUWG-ek9N3DH8QAhLBbt3P8ZD3sNXqpF722aBTcmRGqGyL7G7XYldqy4966K6YrFbYhqBGOlDP-A?key=O1ngWHv_cYJ4frVBGV6JFdVZ The gathering brought together influential leaders, politicians, and aspiring members of the British Asian community. It highlighted the pivotal role this community plays in shaping modern Britain and sought to encourage greater representation in decision-making positions. A Vision for Leadership and Inclusion Opening the event, Kirat Raj Singh, Vice Chair of the Labour Asians Society, set the tone with a powerful message urging British Asians to embrace leadership opportunities. Addressing the attendees, he said: "We are here to inspire and encourage all British Asians to join the Labour Party and support our vision for a brighter future under a Labour government and our visionary Prime Minister, who is committed to taking Great Britain forward." Singh emphasised the importance of British Asians actively participating in political processes to ensure their voices are heard and their contributions acknowledged. His call for unity and determination resonated deeply with the audience. Encouragement from Senior Labour Figures Deirdre Costigan MP expressed her gratitude for the Labour Asians Society's hard work and commitment during the last general election. Her words underscored the importance of nurturing talent within the British Asian community. "Those in the room are capable of much more than they realise. Tonight's event is about pushing yourself forward. The Labour Asians Society will support you every step of the way." Her encouragement reflected the Labour Party's ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and fostering a more inclusive leadership structure. Afzal Khan, MP for Manchester Gorton, also delivered an inspiring speech, urging attendees to envision themselves as future parliamentarians. "This is your Parliament. Come here as Members of Parliament. The Labour Asians Society is here to ensure that more of you take your seat at the decision-making table." His words reinforced the belief that representation at the highest levels of government is not just a possibility but a necessity for creating policies that reflect the diversity of Britain. Addressing Challenges and Empowering the Future In his closing remarks, Atta Ul Haq, Chair of the Labour Asians Society, reminded attendees of the need for continuous effort to address pressing issues faced by ethnic communities. He highlighted critical challenges such as the gender pay gap and barriers to education, urging the community to take bold steps to overcome these obstacles. "We need bold decisions for our ethnic communities, and education is the great equaliser. Let us inspire the younger generation to dream big and take on leadership roles in every sector." Haq's speech underlined the Labour Asians Society's mission to not only support political aspirations but also address social and economic disparities affecting British Asians. Building a Brighter Future The event served as a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, with attendees discussing strategies to strengthen the representation of British Asians in political and public life. It also celebrated the achievements of individuals who have already broken barriers, serving as role models for the younger generation. The Labour Asians Society's efforts align with the Labour Party's broader vision of fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. Events like Bridging the Future are instrumental in creating a pipeline of leaders who can bring fresh perspectives to British politics. A Call to Action The Labour Asians Society used the event to launch a call to action for British Asians across the country. By joining the Labour Party and taking on leadership roles, individuals can contribute to shaping policies that address the unique challenges faced by ethnic communities while promoting social justice and equality. The Society is committed to providing the necessary support, mentorship, and resources to empower aspiring leaders. This includes training programmes, networking opportunities, and guidance for those interested in running for public office or taking on other leadership roles. The Road Ahead As the Labour Party looks towards the future, the contributions of British Asians will remain crucial in shaping its policies and leadership. The Labour Asians Society is determined to ensure that the voices of this community are heard loud and clear, both within the Party and on the national stage. The success of Bridging the Future: British Asians and the Labour Party marks a significant milestone in the Labour Asians Society's journey. The event not only inspired attendees but also set the stage for greater engagement and representation in the years to come. Image: https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeBIrJK15E2rvuGGdUJKMRHZGMWtmoOKpQyupY3rUH-wbCr5rU3VoTPkb5EgllkUz4QZnJeMin0HoMQPPhkPLfF5flsQPpS1VVLIpBAbaUjovdYTG2_5mnp6T_bU4pYJfqmNZNDkw?key=O1ngWHv_cYJ4frVBGV6JFdVZ About the Labour Asians Society The Labour Asians Society is dedicated to promoting the interests and representation of British Asians within the Labour Party. Through initiatives like Bridging the Future , the Society aims to empower individuals to take on leadership roles and contribute to building a more inclusive and equitable society. For more information about the Labour Asians Society and upcoming events, please visit https://www.labouras.com/ Media Contact Company Name: Kirat Raj Singh Contact Person: Kirat Raj Singh Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=labour-asians-society-hosts-landmark-event-bridging-the-future-british-asians-and-the-labour-party-at-the-house-of-commons ] State: London Country: United Kingdom Website: https://kiratrajsingh.com This release was published on openPR.
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NoneRepublican members of the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform discuss a proposal during the committee's final meeting on Dec. 4, 2024. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Republicans on the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform will have 27 bills ready for introduction in the 2025 legislative session that starts in January, several of which seek to move some power away from the judicial branch or make judicial elections partisan. The committee wrapped up what is likely to be its final meeting Dec. 4 just hours after Democrats held a news conference alongside former Republican Gov. Marc Racicot in which they pledged to fight against the bills coming out of the committee, calling them political attacks on the judiciary. Democrats are in the minority in both chambers and chose not to participate in the committee because they did not want to legitimize its efforts, they said. The committee’s members, however, praised their work and that of their staff after seven months of meetings and bill drafting. “It was a big lift. Got a lot of work accomplished in a short amount of time. I’m anxious for the bills coming out of here. We have some good legislation,” Senate President and Committee Chair Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, told the oversight committee to finish its 12th meeting since April. The committee’s final act – barring signing off on a report summarizing the committee’s work – was to approve for drafting three more bills on top of the 24 already ready to go or which are in process. One attempts to outline in statute what the Montana Constitution says about the separation of powers among the three branches of government. The other two seek to make changes to judicial recusal and to limit the effect of an injunction only to the parties involved in the case. While most of the committee’s meetings have been day-long or two-day affairs full of presentations on parts of the judicial branch and discussion over lawmakers’ many proposed bills , Wednesday’s meeting was much shorter, and most of the discussion surrounded the bill on the separation of powers, which will be carried by Sen. Daniel Emrich, R-Great Falls. Emrich said the bill is “one of the most important bills you may see this session.” Deputy Director of Legal Services Jaret Coles told the committee the version they were looking at was his seventh draft of the measure, which over 12 pages creates several new sections of law that describes the baselines of each branch’s powers according to the Constitution, he said. “I think that the most important part about this entire bill is that it creates boundaries and fences that every branch can see,” Emrich said. “And so, there’s a lot of question on where those boundaries are between the branches of government, and I think this puts some pretty good definition on it.” Sen. Tom McGillvray, R-Billings, who will be Senate majority leader come January, asked Coles if putting some of the language that involves legislative rules into statute could create legal issues for the legislature because the proposed bill directly outlines its duties. Coles said that whether rules, which are the sole responsibility of the legislature, trump statute or vice versa has been interpreted differently by different courts and states, and that he included “limited language” in the bill to try and avoid legal issues. “They’re the legislature’s rules. They’re not supposed to be interpreted by any other branch,” Coles said. “So, I think you’d have to get to your questions, look and see, is there any of these areas that seem like they would restrict the legislature’s powers? I don’t believe so, but you raise a good question. That’s always going to be, you know, a struggle.” Emrich’s other bill , which aims to make injunctions apply only to the parties in a suit and not to the entire state or court system, would “prevent the court from offering a blanket injunction that affects the entire state of Montana,” he said. Emrich told the committee that he believed the bill would allow the legislature to weigh in when it believes the court is “misinterpreting” the state Constitution and ensure any relief granted from a bill being declared unconstitutional would be narrowly tailored. He claimed that a court enjoining a portion of a bill violates the separation of powers because a court is altering a statute. “This gives the legislature the ability to say, ‘OK, if there is an issue with the statute, we can go back and fix it,’” Emrich said. “And if there’s not, or if we need to restate it in a different way, it gives us the ability to do that. So, it really gives the legislature a seat at the table when it comes to constitutional review.” Ellsworth pointed out that many bills already have severability clauses built in that say that the rest of a bill can stand even if one portion of them is found unconstitutional, and wondered if the “knife would cut both ways” because the legislature might have to defend a bill in every district court in Montana. Moreover, he added, a district court decision still may be appealed to the Supreme Court, whose ruling would bind district courts across the state. Emrich responded by saying he believes courts, through judicial review established by Marbury v. Madison in 1803, are abusing their authority. “I think it opens up new territory, but it’s also opening up old territory where the courts really never had any authority to do this for quite a long time,” he said. “I believe us as a nation survived just fine for quite a long time, and the state survived just fine without the courts stepping into this arena.” Earlier Wednesday, a panel of two legislative Democrats, Racicot and former First Judicial District Court Judge Jim Reynolds, who all have experience as Montana attorneys, said the committee was knowingly pushing out more unconstitutional bills as it responds to courts finding prior bills passed by the Republican-led legislature unconstitutional. “Our constituents have a right to ensure that their taxpayer money is being used with integrity, and now what we have is a small group of individuals pointing their fingers at the court for doing its job, upholding your individual rights under the Constitution,” said Sen.-elect Laura Smith, D-Helena. Smith said she expected lawmakers regardless of party to vote against bills during the session that “clearly violate” Montanans’ constitutional rights, lest those bills also end up back in court being defended by the state. Racicot, rebuked by the Montana GOP last year and who spoke up against what he said were attacks on Montana’s Constitution during the 2023 session, said a “faction” of legislators was trying to exercise complete control over the judicial branch and “threatening the demise of democracy and ultimately our way of life.” “These proposals that have been discussed ... are simply extremist measures offered for the convenience and for the ultimate satisfaction of individual groups within the legislature,” he said of the oversight committee’s efforts. Rep.-elect James Reavis, D-Billings, a public defender in Montana for a decade, talked mostly about the committee’s bills seeking – as some bills that failed did last session – to make judicial candidates declare a party. He said having nonpartisan and impartial courts is key to the principle of justice, as someone facing a judge of an opposing political party, for instance, might not feel they were afforded due process based on their politics. “That’s not a future for Montanans that I want and I don’t think it’s a future Montanans want,” he said. While nearly every bill from last session that the group on Wednesday said attacked the judiciary failed, they said that some efforts to pick away at the Constitution take time. Smith said nonpartisan people and groups have been taking notice of the wave of bills out of the oversight committee and plan to fight them during the upcoming session, and that she believes her colleagues will take notice. “Our colleagues in the House and Senate are thoughtful people who will have conversations with us about the impact of what these laws will actually do, and so I am hopeful in that regard,” she said. “But at the same time, the sheer volume and content of these bills is extremely concerning.”COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — For a pair of lower-level downhill events, this sure had plenty of Olympic medal-capturing and World Cup-winning ski racers. The stage belonged to Lindsey Vonn, the 40-year-old who took another step on her comeback trail Saturday with her first races in nearly six years. Vonn wasn't particularly speedy and finished in the middle of the pack on a cold but sunny day at Copper Mountain. Times and places weren't the mission, though, as much as getting used to the speed again and gaining the necessary points to compete on the World Cup circuit this season. Vonn accomplished both, finishing 24th in the first downhill race of the day and 27th in the second. She posted on social media after the FIS races that she had enough points to enter World Cup events. The timing couldn't be more perfect — the next stop on the women's circuit is Beaver Creek, Colorado, in a week. Vonn, who used to own a home in nearby Vail, hasn't committed to any sort of timetable for a World Cup return. People are also reading... “Today was a solid start and I had a blast being in start with my teammates again!” Vonn wrote on X. “While I’m sure people will speculate and say I’m not in top form because of the results, I disagree. This was training for me. I’m still testing equipment and getting back in the groove.” Lindsey Vonn reacts after her run at a downhill skiing race at Copper Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday in Copper Mountain, Colo. Her competition — a veritable who's who of high-profile ski racers — applauded her efforts. “I don't expect her to come back and win — just that she comes back and she has fun,” said Federica Brignone of Italy, a former overall World Cup champion and three-time Olympic medalist. “She's having fun, and she’s doing what she loves. That’s the best thing that she could do.” In the first race on a frigid morning, Vonn wound up 1.44 seconds behind the winning time of 1 minute, 5.79 seconds posted by Mirjam Puchner of Austria. In her second race through the course later in the morning, Vonn was 1.53 seconds behind Cornelia Huetter of Austria, who finished in 1:05.99. Huetter is the reigning season-long World Cup downhill champion. “It’s really nice to compare with her again, and nice to have her (racing) again,” Huetter said. “For sure, for the skiing World Cup, we have a lot of more attention. It's generally good for all racers because everyone is looking.” Also in the field were Nadia Delago of Italy, who won a bronze medal in downhill at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and Puchner, the Olympic silver winner in super-G in Beijing. In addition, there was Marta Bassino of Italy, a winner of the super-G at the 2023 world championships, and two-time Olympic champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland. “For me, it was really a training, but it was fun to have a World Cup race level right here,” Gisin said. “It was a crazy race.” Vonn remains a popular figure and took the time after each run to sign autographs for young fans along with posing for photos. Lindsey Vonn competes in a downhill skiing race at Copper Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday in Copper Mountain, Colo. When she left the sport, Vonn had 82 World Cup race victories, which stood as the record for a woman and within reach of the all-time Alpine record of 86 held by Swedish standout Ingemar Stenmark. The women’s mark held by Vonn was surpassed in January 2023 by Mikaela Shiffrin, who now has 99 wins — more than any Alpine ski racer in the history of the sport. Shiffrin is currently sidelined after a crash in a giant slalom event in Killington, Vermont, last weekend. Vonn’s last major race was in February 2019, when she finished third in a downhill during the world championships in Sweden. The three-time Olympic medalist left the circuit still near the top of her game. But all the broken arms and legs, concussions and torn knee ligaments took too big a toll and sent her into retirement. She had a partial knee replacement last April and felt good enough to give racing another shot. “It's very impressive to see all the passion that Lindsey still has,” Gisin said. Also racing Saturday was 45-year-old Sarah Schleper, who once competed for the United States but now represents Mexico. Schleper was the next racer behind Vonn and they got a chance to share a moment between a pair of 40-somethings still racing. “I was like, ‘Give me some tips, Lindsey,’” Schleper said. “She’s like, ‘Oh, it’s a highway tuck, the whole thing.’ Then she’s like, ‘It’s just like the good old days.’" Sports Week in Photos: NBA Cup, NFL snow game and more Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Janiah Barker (0) and center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Mari Fukada of Japan falls as she competes in the women's Snowboard Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) LSU punter Peyton Todd (38) kneels in prayer before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. LSU won 37-17. 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(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Jiyai Shin of Korea watches her shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Australian Open golf championship at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland competes in the women's Freeski Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Lara Gut-Behrami, of Switzerland, competes during a women's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Brazil's Amanda Gutierres, second right, is congratulated by teammate Yasmin, right, after scoring her team's first goal during a soccer international between Brazil and Australia in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. 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Bukaty) Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa are not available for the San Francisco 49ers when they enter Green Bay with designs on finding their finishing kick on Sunday afternoon. Purdy is out with a right shoulder injury and won't leave the sideline at Lambeau Field, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, when he also declared Bosa out and confirmed journeyman Brandon Allen would make his 10th career start at quarterback. "Outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon. But it's his second year (with the 49ers)," Shanahan said. "Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play." Shanahan said the 49ers are "a little surprised" Purdy experienced tightness and discomfort in his shoulder after an MRI exam on Monday that showed no long-term cause for concern. "The way it responded this week, it's really up in the air for next week," Shanahan said of Purdy's long-term prognosis. Allen's last NFL start on the road was with the Bengals at the Ravens in 2020. Allen completed 6 of 21 passes for 48 yards with two interceptions. He finished with a passer rating of 0.0 in a 38--3 loss. "It's definitely an opportunity for me to go out and play well and put our guys in a good position to win the game," Allen said Friday. "And obviously we want Brock back and healthy and all that, but for time being, it is an opportunity for me." Purdy took the practice field Thursday with the intent to participate. His shoulder tightened significantly, and the 49ers ushered him off the field to meet with trainers. Purdy beat the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs at San Francisco in January, but Allen is familiar to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur was an assistant coach with the Rams during Allen's two-year run in Los Angeles. Allen broke into the NFL in 2016 with the Jaguars and is 2-7 in nine career starts. He went 1-2 with the Broncos in 2019 and 1-5 in six starts over two years with the Bengals in 2020 and ‘21. A victory against the visiting 49ers on Sunday would bolster the Packers' playoff chances, send a conference rival below .500 and avenge a bitter playoff defeat. Those seemingly rank in no particular order for the Packers (8-3), although they don't shy from living at least partially in the past ahead of a Week 12 showdown. San Francisco eliminated Green Bay 24-21 in the NFC divisional playoffs last season, scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. "That's what you've got to sit with all offseason, is going back, watching the game, trying to see what you could have done better," Packers quarterback Jordan Love said. "What you could have done differently in that game. ... Just knowing that's the team that knocked us out, we're definitely hungry for this game." Ditto for San Francisco. The 49ers fell to 5-5 after last week's 20-17 home loss to Seattle, done in by Geno Smith's 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds to play. Still only a game behind NFC West-leading Arizona, the reigning conference champion 49ers are just 1-3 in division play and can ill afford to lose more ground. A visit to AFC East leader Buffalo awaits after the trip to Green Bay. While they're dealing with plenty of not-so-good news on the injury front, the 49ers do anticipate the return of other contributors. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who missed the past two games following the death of his 1-year-old daughter, practiced Wednesday. Tight end George Kittle also is eager to play after a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him against the Seahawks. "Very excited," Kittle said. "Can't pass up playing the Packers, so no, I will be out there for sure." Allen was a three-year starter at Arkansas but has been a journeyman backup since entering the NFL in 2016 as the 201st overall pick of the Jaguars. Shanahan and LaFleur have been fierce competitors since twice working together, first as low-level assistants with the Texans in 2008, then on the so-called "dream team" staff in Washington that also included Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and Raheem Morris; and two seasons with the Falcons (2015, 2016) where LaFleur was quarterbacks coach and Shanahan called the plays. Shanahan scored the most recent win over LaFleur in January. Green Bay has won seven of the past eight regular-season meetings between the franchises. But the familiarity and shared-brain approach to offense that has the coaches completed each other's play calls has led to some tight games. The past three at Lambeau Field were all decided by three points. Green Bay, which hosts a home game on Thanksgiving next Thursday, is starting a run of three games in 12 days. They'll play back-to-back Thursday games. Their Week 14 game is at Detroit. That might make it good news for LaFleur that surprising contributors have emerged of late. Packers wideout Christian Watson had a career-best 150 receiving yards on only four catches during last week's 20-19 road win against the Chicago Bears. His diving 60-yard reception in the fourth quarter put the Packers in position for Love's go-ahead, 1-yard scoring run with 2:59 to play. Watson entered the game with eight catches for 83 yards over his previous three contests, but LaFleur assured Watson remains a "big part" of the attack. "He's a guy who's got every measurable known to man in terms of the size, the speed, and it's not like those were easy plays he was making," LaFleur said. "He was making tough, contested catches." San Francisco will aim to generate more pressure against Love than the Bears, who sacked him just once. The 49ers collected four sacks against the Seahawks, with Bosa and Leonard Floyd contributing 1.5 apiece. Recent regular-season history between the Packers and 49ers at Lambeau Field has favored Green Bay. The Packers have won seven of their past eight home games against the 49ers and are 22-11 versus San Francisco at home all-time. Green Bay leads the series 34-28-1. --Field Level Media
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Liberty Energy CEO Christopher Wright sells $588,480 in stockTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bucky Irving isn’t choosy. The rookie running back relishes any opportunity he gets to contribute to the success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have rebounded from a tough stretch to climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South. Irving leads NFL rookies in rushing with 732 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White and third-stringer Sean Tucker, who have combined to ease some of the burden on quarterback Baker Mayfield. A fourth-round draft pick out of Oregon, Irving is coming off rushing for a season-best 152 yards and a touchdown in last week’s 26-23 overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. He had another 33 yards receiving, giving him a rookie-leading 1,017 total yards from scrimmage through 12 games. The Bucs (6-6) on Sunday host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-10), who have an outstanding newcomer of their own with Brock Bowers on the verge of breaking the league's record for catches by a rookie tight end. Bowers leads all players, regardless of position, with 84 receptions. He's fourth with 884 yards receiving and second behind Irving among rookies with 895 total yards from scrimmage. “I don’t really like taking all the credit. It’s those guys up front,” Irving said, deferring to Tampa Bay’s improved offensive line. “I think I have to do something special for those guys for Christmas because they’re getting the job done.” The Bucs are eighth in the NFL in rushing at 137.2 yards per game. They’ve gained 100-plus yards on the ground in nine of 12 games after only doing it nine times in 34 games over the past two seasons. Irving, whose ability to make defenders miss and accelerate in the open field, has provided a spark to an offense that sputtered without injured wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin during a four-game losing streak. It doesn’t seem to bother the rookie that he still sits behind White on the depth chart. The starter had a 38-yard run in overtime to set up the winning field goal last week. Coach Todd Bowles continues to stress that the Bucs, tied with Atlanta for the NFC South lead, need both Irving and White to be successful. “In our room, all our success is one,” said Irving, who in the past two weeks became the first rookie since Miles Sanders in 2019 to string together consecutive games with 150-plus yards from scrimmage. “If I’m having success,’’ Irving added, “everybody in the room is having success.” Tampa Bay’s porous secondary figures to be tested by Bowers, the first tight end to lead the league in catches after Week 13 since Todd Christenson in 1986. The first-round draft pick out of Georgia needs three receptions to break Sam LaPorta’s season record (86 in 2023) for catches by a tight end. He’s 116 yards away from joining Mike Ditka (1,076 in 1961) and Kyle Pitts (1,026 in 2021) as the only rookie tight ends to finish with 1,000-plus yards receiving. “I thought he was one of the best tight ends coming out in a long time – not just this draft, but in a long time,” Bowles said. “He’s living up to expectations. He can play wideout, he can play tight end, he can do some fullback, he can run jet sweeps,” the Bucs coach added. “They do a lot of things with him and he’s a very talented guy.” The last time the Raiders went against Mayfield was two seasons ago when he came off a plane to play for the Los Angeles Rams. Despite having minimal time with the playbook and just one brief practice, Mayfield rallied the Rams to a 17-16 victory on a 23-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was the team’s linebackers coach at the time. “He plays the game kind of like Brett Favre, who I played against in (the) league,” Pierce said. “He’s very fiery. He’ll do whatever it takes to make a play. The play’s never dead with him. You’ve got to keep your eyes on him and then stay in coverage, so that’ll be a challenge.” Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell didn’t look as though he had missed nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb when he almost led Las Vegas to a victory at Kansas City last week. He completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders’ 19-17 loss to the Chiefs. But O’Connell had a hard time looking at the positives given how close the Raiders came to beating the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. “Definitely some good plays, but it just stinks more than anything,” O’Connell said. “It was just a really hard loss. Even sometimes when you have a game right after, it’s easier to move on. But we had a longer week this week and so kind of really got to sit in it and it’s no fun.” AP Sports Writer Mark Anderson in Las Vegas contributed to this report. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl