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The Silicon Valley billionaires steering Donald Trump's transitionOregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. The Heisman has been given to the nation’s most outstanding college football player since 1935. This year’s winner will be announced Saturday in New York. The top four top vote-getters determined by more than 900 voters — the panel includes members of the media and former Heisman winners — are selected as finalists. A look at the finalists’ road to Manhattan: Gabriel, who transferred from Oklahoma in the offseason, led unbeaten and top-ranked Oregon to the Big Ten championship in its first year in the league. Gabriel averages 274 yards passing per game and has thrown for 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate is second in the nation. Hunter, a two-way star, was named All-Big 12 first-team receiver and earned honorable mention for offensive player of the year. He leads the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns and is second with 1,152 yards. His 21 receiving plays of 20-plus yards lead the nation. He also is Big 12 defensive player of the year and a unanimous first-team defensive back after recording 31 tackles, tying for the Big 12 lead with 11 pass breakups and tying for second with four interceptions. The junior running back has had one of the most productive seasons in college football history. His 2,497 yards rushing are the fourth-highest single-season total in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and his 192.1 yards per game lead the nation and are 58 more than the next highest average. He’s the first FBS player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season since 2019. The Miami quarterback was named Associated Press offensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday after averaging 343.6 yards passing per game. He leads the nation with 36 touchdown passes and has been intercepted just seven times. USC Sports USC will close it season in the same venue it kicked off, taking on Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27. Olson writes for the Associated Press.
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Hockey fans believe Zayne Parekh and Carter Yakemchuk took shots at Team Canada after yesterday’s loss at the World Juniors. The Canadians fell to Latvia in rather shocking fashion last night, losing 3-2 in a shootout. The biggest culprit was their lack of scoring, as they struggled to find goals in regulation and went 0-8 in the shootout. To no surprise, many fans took to social media to suggest Canada made some mistakes in selecting their team, leaving too many offensive weapons at home. It appears that two players may agree, as fans quickly noticed both Calgary Flames prospect Parekh and Ottawa Senators prospect Yakemchuk like an Instagram post showing the box score of yesterday’s game. That wasn’t all fans seemed to notice, either. Many posted screenshots of Zayne Parekh’s X account, on which he retweeted highlights of Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. The posts have since been removed from his page, but several who got the screenshots believe it may have been a slight at Canada for leaving him off the roster. Though both defencemen, Parekh and Yakemchuk are very offensively gifted. Parekh has 11 goals and 36 points in 28 games with the Saginaw Spirit this season, while Yakemchuk has 12 goals and 29 points in 26 outings with the Calgary Hitmen. They were far from the only snubs on this team, either. Many were surprised to see players like Andrew Cristall, Beckett Sennecke, Michael Hage, and Michael Misa left off the team. All are highly-skilled offensive talents and may very well have been able to help lift Canada over Latvia last night. This will all be forgotten about if Canada is able to turn things around and win the tournament. Despite yesterday’s frustrating loss, they were able to defeat Finland by a 4-0 final two days prior. They’ll look to pick things back up tomorrow versus Germany.The Green Bay Packers (11-4) travel to meet the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) for a Week 17 matchup Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Packers vs. Vikings odds from BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week. The Packers roughed up the injury-depleted New Orleans Saints 34-0 Monday night at Lambeau Field. Green Bay covered the spread as 14-point favorites and the Under (43.5) cashed. The Packers have won 5 of the past 6 games and have covered 5 contests in a row. The Under has hit in back-to-back games and in 5 of the past 7 outings. The Vikings kept pace with the Detroit Lions for first place in the NFC North, winning 27-24 at the Seattle Seahawks. Minnesota covered as a 2.5-point favorite with the Over (43) hitting. The Vikings have won 8 in a row, while covering in the last 3. They are 5-2-1 ATS in the win streak, while alternating the Over and Under in each of the past 6 outings since Week 11. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now ! Packers at Vikings odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds . Lines last updated Tuesday at 5:54 p.m. ET. 2024 betting stats FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+ Packers vs. Vikings head-to-head The Packers lead the all-time series 66-59-3, which includes a 1-1 split in 2 playoff matchups. The Vikings won 31-29 in the first meeting at Lambeau Field this season in Week 4 Sept. 29. Behind QB Sam Darnold , Minnesota jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the second quarter and hung on for the 2-point win, covering as a 2.5-point underdog with the Over (44.5) cashing. Darnold finished with 275 passing yards, 3 TDs (all in the first half) and 1 interception. The visiting team has actually won and covered the past 3 meetings in this series. Green Bay's last victory vs. Minnesota was in Week 17 of last season, a 33-10 rout as a 1-point road favorite with the Over (42) hitting. The Vikings are 5-3 straight up and ATS in the past 8 in the series, with the O/U splitting at 4-4. The losing team has been held to 10 or fewer points in 4 of the past 6 meetings, too. For more sports betting picks and tips , check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW . Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X . Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook . 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NoneLEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Clark had 18 points in Merrimack's 80-62 victory over Niagara on Sunday. Clark added nine assists for the Warriors (4-6, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Devon Savage scored 18 points, finishing 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Sean Trumper went 6 of 7 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points. Jhaylon Martinez led the way for the Purple Eagles (4-6, 1-1) with 14 points and six rebounds. Zion Russell added 13 points and six rebounds. Jaeden Marshall had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .AP News Summary at 5:57 p.m. EST
The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce announced the retirement of its president and CEO Tony Gallo. Tony Gallo After more than two decades of service, including 11 years as president/CEO and 12 years as director of business development, Gallo has decided to retire at the end of 2025, according to a news release. “Tony Gallo has been a steadfast leader for the Lorain County Chamber, championing the growth and success of our business community for over 20 years,” said Philip Amos, chairman of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, in the release. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and our members, we thank Tony for his unwavering commitment and leadership, which have left an indelible mark on the Chamber and the Lorain County region.” Related Articles Local News | Lorain County Community Action Agency launches annual Winter Crisis Program Local News | North Ridgeville author Thomas Walker pens first book, ‘Tommy and the Flying Mattress’ Local News | Lorain County Junior Fair Board donates 32,580 pounds of food for ‘Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer’ contest Local News | Lorain Gold Star Spouses of America honors fallen soldiers Local News | Farah L. Emeka announces candidacy for Oberlin Municipal Court judge Under Gallo’s leadership, the Chamber has fostered partnerships, advanced the mission of promoting and supporting the success of Lorain County businesses, and played a pivotal role in the economic development of the region, according to the release. As the second president and CEO in the Chamber’s 36-year history, Gallo has set a high standard for innovation, collaboration and service, the release said. The Board of Directors is embarking on a search for the Chamber’s next leader. This new leader will guide the organization and implement its refreshed strategic plan, ensuring the continued growth and success of the Lorain County business community. “This is an exciting time for the Chamber and the Lorain County region as we prepare to welcome new leadership,” Amos continued. “With only two CEOs in our history, we are poised to embrace this next chapter with great anticipation and a renewed commitment to our mission. “The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce remains committed to promoting and supporting the success and growth of our business community, and we look forward to welcoming a dynamic leader who will continue this legacy.” Over the next year, the Chamber is planning many events to celebrate Gallo’s success and career in Lorain County, Amos said. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications to board Chairman Philip Amos at info@magisadvisorygroup.com.
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QND celebration reflects ethos of belonging, pride in Qatar's historyWild Christmas forecast for B.C. as dozens of wind and rain warnings are issuedUNITED NATIONS, (CMC) – A senior United Nations official on Friday said Haiti’s destiny is “bright”, despite the terrifying escalation of violence. Ulrika Richardson, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Haiti, said that offering Haiti’s young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the French-speaking Caribbean nation to “reclaim its position as a symbol of hope.” The UN said Haiti is faced with a multifaceted crisis, including rising gang violence, political instability, the displacement of over 700,000 people, as well as widespread hunger. The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has reported a sharp increase in the recruitment of minors by armed gangs, with the number of child recruits rising by 70 per cent in the past year. “There has been a terrifying escalation of violence in certain parts of Haiti, which is tearing at the very fabric of society,” Richardson said. “There have been horrific massacres in the last three months of the year both in the capital Port-au-Prince, but also in near-by l’Artibonite. These brutal acts of dehumanisation will only deepen the collective trauma of the Haitian people,” she said. “We cannot ignore this reality. We must centre these horrific events in our response, urgently expanding mental health and psychosocial support programmes, and integrating them into our long-term plan for stability. “As the UN, we are committed to staying in Haiti to help the most vulnerable people through the current crisis,” Richardson added. She said people currently in extremely vulnerable situations, particularly in Port-au-Prince, must be protected. “This means supporting the hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people,” she said. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator noted that families have fled their homes, often multiple times. “We can start to imagine the magnitude of the wound they carry, and we must ensure they live in decent conditions. At the moment, security is a prerequisite before addressing humanitarian challenges and then looking at a durable recovery,” said Richardson. Richardson said the UN is not giving up hope in Haiti. “Of course, we are hoping that the situation improves,” she said. “We will never give up hope, and are working closely with the government, transitional authorities, civil society, and the private sector to make 2025 a better year than 2024.” Despite strong leadership from Kenya with the non-UN multinational security support mission (MSS), which the UN “really” applauds, Richardson said the mission is still in a pre-deployment phase “because of a lack of sufficient funding from the international community.” “We have received important contributions, but they are very limited, so much more is needed,” she said, disclosing that additional support is on the way. “We have just heard that the MSS [mission] will receive more uniformed personnel and equipment,” she said. “This move underscores the continued commitment to enhancing security in the country, a critical step toward advancing both humanitarian and development efforts in Haiti”. -30-
2 brilliant (but very different) shares I want to buy if they get cheaper in 2025!Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Ianis Hagi admits Rangers owe their fans a big performance on the road after a series of away-day disasters. Clement ’s side slumped to their fourth league defeat of the season at St Mirren on Boxing Day – all outside of Ibrox. Gers were backed by a vast travelling support in Paisley on and will have another strong following behind them when they round off the year with a trip to play Motherwell at Fir Park. With the team trailing Celtic by 12 points, Hagi admits the Gers players need to put on a much better display for the fans and try to restore a bit of honour and pride on the road. The forward said: “Yes, 100 per cent. That’s who we play for – the fans, for the history of this club, and for protecting the image of this club. Obviously we’re not happy with how it ended the other night against St Mirren and hopefully we can get back on track. For us it’s just one game at a time. “We understand the position we’re in in the league, we under-stand the points difference, but there is still plenty of football to be played. Hopefully games like the one against St Mirren will make us understand what it takes to win at this time of year. “We just need to be all-round more dynamic and understand that this time of the year is really important for this club. Hopefully we can get the three points against Motherwell and move on.” Clement was raging with Gers’ first-half performance in Paisley and hauled off Connor Barron and Nedim Bajrami. The changes worked initially when Danilo cancelled out Oisin Smyth’s first-half penalty, only for Saints to then stun them at the end with Caolan Boyd-Munce’s winner. And Hagi knows they can’t afford to turn up for just 45 minutes against Well. In case you haven't heard, we've launched a new Hotline Live show, airing at 6pm every day, with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays. Join our panel for a laugh, a moan and a look at all things Scottish football, as well as having your say on the biggest issues in the game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a single episode. Alternatively, you can watch on Facebook or Twitter. Need to get something off your chest? Have your say on what's happening in the world of Scottish football by contacting us at hotline@dailyrecord.co.uk. You can find out more about the show here and also catch up on previous episodes with our full Hotline Live playlist on YouTube. He added: “Everybody knows it was a game of two different halves. At this time of the year when you play away from home, it’s not enough just to play one half with the standards we have at Rangers. We all know that so it wasn’t good enough. “We dominated the second half. We were more dynamic and we were showing more of our attributes. We were enjoying the game and were unlucky as well not to get more than one goal. But we don’t kill off the game.” Hagi admits he’ll be glad to see the back of 2024 after being frozen out for most of the year. He said: “It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. But at the moment I’m really enjoying my football. “I really feel like what’s ahead of me is really exciting and hopefully I can help the team every game and bring my qualities and my creativity on a daily basis for this club.”
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