Jubilation. Joy. Relief. Wonder. Pick your word for it — emotions, each and all of them felt by the masses, came pouring out as the clock struck zero inside Memorial Stadium. The Nebraska football program’s long eight-year bowl drought finally came to an end on a 50-degree November afternoon in downtown Lincoln. That achievement is worth celebrating on its own, but the way Nebraska got it done — dominating, rather than eking over the line against an opponent it knows well — made the accomplishment that much sweeter. Nebraska never trailed in a 44-25 win over Wisconsin on Saturday, securing the program’s first bowl game since the 2016 season. The victory also snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Badgers, and the four-game losing skid which NU entered the day with. For a Nebraska (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) senior class which had never made the postseason before, their level of play on the field matched the seriousness of the opportunity in front of them. Particularly on the offensive side of the ball, improvements from last week’s loss to USC were evident. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, calling his second game as a member of the Nebraska coaching staff, dialed up a blistering six-play, 55-yard touchdown drive to start the game. A 45-yard kickoff return from freshman Jacory Barney Jr. set Nebraska up on the drive, with junior Heinrich Haarberg scoring the 5-yard run to secure NU’s early 7-0 lead. Having parted ways with its offensive coordinator during the week, Wisconsin, (5-6, 3-5) showed no ill effects from that shakeup as it immediately responded with a scoring drive of its own. Helped by a key missed tackle near midfield, Wisconsin found the end zone on a 4-yard passing score from Braedyn Locke to Bryson Green. After the initial scoring drive, Wisconsin took three of its next four possessions into Nebraska territory but came away with just three points from those chances. A Janiran Bonner fumble deep inside Nebraska territory set up Wisconsin with a prime scoring opportunity, but a three-and-out and delay of game penalty contributed to a 34-yard field goal sailing wide. The Badgers pushed across a 33-yard kick later in the half but also missed a second field goal from 41 yards out, a miss which resulted in a 10-play drive netting zero points. Not all of Nebraska’s first-half drives were perfect — the Huskers punted twice and fumbled once — but when things clicked, Wisconsin could do little to slow down the surging Nebraska offense. Nebraska utilized its quick passing game during its second touchdown drive, with a 27-yard gain from Emmett Johnson on a screen pass quickly being followed by a 21-yard Barney gain on a touch pass in the backfield. Running back Dante Dowdell capped off the eight-play, 80-yard touchdown drive with a 12-yard rushing score in which Jahmal Banks and Nate Boerkircher sealed the edge with a pair of punishing blocks. Nebraska also took advantage of Wisconsin’s field goal miscues by scoring touchdowns immediately following both misses. An efficient drive just prior to the halftime break ended with a toe-tap catch from Banks in the back of the end zone, a 5-yard passing score from Dylan Raiola which extended Nebraska’s lead to 21-10. Taking the ball with just 17 seconds left in the half, Wisconsin could’ve kneeled out the clock but instead opted to give running back Tawee Walker a first down carry. NU’s Nash Hutmacher made Wisconsin regret that decision by jarring the ball loose for a Bager turnover. One completion later and Nebraska brought kicker John Hohl onto the field for a 37-yard try, one he dispatched to give the Huskers a 14-point halftime lead. The 24 first-half points scored by Nebraska marked the team’s second-most all season, and the most since NU’s win over Colorado in September. The Huskers came out firing after the halftime break, too, forcing a Wisconsin three-and-out prior to putting together a scoring drive of its own. While the Nebraska drive stalled out prior to the end zone, a 45-yard Hohl field goal gave the Huskers a three-score advantage, 27-10 in their favor. Unable to trust its kicker in a similar situation, Wisconsin instead opted to keep its offense on the field for a fourth down outside the NU red zone. Walker’s carry up the middle was stuffed by the Blackshirts, resulting in a turnover on downs midway through the third quarter. When Nebraska turned that opportunity into a touchdown of its own, the game just about escaped Wisconsin’s reach. Another well-executed scoring drive, this time a seven-play march down the field which took three-plus minutes, ended in a Dowdell 3-yard touchdown run. As Nebraska’s lead reached 34-10, it marked the most points NU has scored against a Big Ten foe under head coach Matt Rhule. Wisconsin did fire back with a touchdown drive late in the third quarter and another midway through the fourth quarter. A third made field from Hohl helped keep Nebraska’s lead safe to the end, though. Nebraska can take away many positives from its win over Wisconsin, with the all-around performance of Johnson at running back and its much-improved offense taking center stage. Most important of all was the fact that Saturday’s win meant six on the season, a mark Nebraska fans hadn’t celebrated since the 2016 season. That major season milestone now secured, Nebraska’s regular season will come to a close during a Black Friday matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Daily Horoscope for 24 November 2024: Uncover how the Virgo Moon and Venus in Capricorn align to influence Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and all zodiac signs today. Mumbai : The universe is abuzz with vibrant energy today as the Moon settles into meticulous Virgo, casting its discerning light overall zodiac signs. This placement encourages practicality, organisation, and a focus on details, making it an ideal time to refine your routines and attend to the smaller things in life that often go unnoticed. Virgo’s energy is all about analysing and finding efficiency, so expect a day of introspection and clarity. Adding a touch of magic to this lunar influence, the Moon forms a harmonious trine with Venus in steadfast Capricorn. This celestial dance blends Virgo’s meticulousness with Capricorn’s ambition and Venus’s charm, fostering harmonious relationships, disciplined creativity, and a grounded sense of beauty. Whether it’s in love, career, or personal growth, today offers a golden opportunity to blend practicality with grace. Let’s dive into what this cosmic alignment means for each zodiac sign! Aries Horoscope Today Aries, with the Moon in your sixth house, today is perfect for decluttering your life—physically and emotionally. You might feel a strong urge to streamline your daily routines or sort through lingering issues. This Virgo influence sharpens your focus and inspires you to tackle tasks with precision, making it an ideal day to check off that to-do list. Health takes centre stage too; perhaps it’s time to start that fitness routine or focus on nourishing your body. With Venus in Capricorn gracing your tenth house, professional matters are highlighted. You’re radiating charm in the workplace, making collaboration a breeze. This is a fantastic day to showcase your leadership skills or initiate projects requiring creativity and discipline. Balance is the key—find joy in the structure, and let your natural fire blend seamlessly with Venusian harmony. Taurus Horoscope Today Taurus, the Moon in Virgo lights up your fifth house of joy, creativity, and romance. You may find yourself drawn to creative pursuits or spending quality time with loved ones. Virgo’s analytical nature encourages you to refine your hobbies or even discover new ones. If you’re single, today’s energy is ripe for meaningful conversations with potential romantic partners. Venus, your ruling planet, in Capricorn forms a powerful trine, blessing your ninth house of adventure and higher learning. It’s a great day to explore new philosophies or plan future travels. Combine your love for comfort with Capricorn’s adventurous streak—perhaps a spontaneous trip to a favourite café or researching an educational opportunity will satisfy this cosmic calling. Gemini Horoscope Today Gemini, the Moon’s presence in Virgo activates your fourth house of home and family. Today, your focus turns inward, urging you to nurture your emotional foundation. It’s an ideal time to tidy up your living space or spend meaningful moments with loved ones. This grounding energy might inspire introspection—journal your thoughts or engage in heart-to-heart conversations. Small acts of care at home can bring immense satisfaction. Meanwhile, Venus in Capricorn casts its influence on your eighth house of shared resources and transformation. Financial partnerships may benefit from a touch of charm and diplomacy. If you’re navigating emotional depths, this alignment helps you bring balance and grace to the process. Trust your intuition—it’s sharp, and it will guide you toward meaningful breakthroughs. Cancer Horoscope Today Cancer, with the Moon in Virgo energising your third house of communication, today is all about expressing yourself with clarity and intention. You might find yourself engrossed in stimulating conversations or tackling a writing project. This is a wonderful day to reconnect with siblings or neighbours, as the Virgo Moon fosters meaningful exchanges and practical solutions. Venus in Capricorn illuminates your seventh house of partnerships, adding a dose of sweetness to your relationships. Whether in romance or business, you’ll notice harmony and mutual respect blooming. Use this supportive energy to strengthen bonds or resolve lingering tensions. A kind word or gesture will go a long way in nurturing trust and affection. Leo Horoscope Today Leo, the Moon in Virgo shines a spotlight on your second house of finances and self-worth. Today is perfect for taking stock of your resources and planning your budget. Virgo’s energy lends itself to careful analysis, so you may find yourself inspired to organise your expenses or explore new income opportunities. It’s also a great day to reflect on what truly adds value to your life—materially and emotionally. Venus in Capricorn graces your sixth house of work and wellness, bringing a touch of harmony to your daily routines. At work, your charm and efficiency are likely to impress colleagues or superiors. When it comes to health, this is an excellent time to refine your habits—think meal prep, yoga, or a calming walk. Embrace the blend of beauty and discipline to achieve lasting balance. Virgo Horoscope Today Virgo, the Moon in your sign enhances your natural strengths, making you feel confident, productive, and attuned to your surroundings. It’s a day to prioritise yourself—focus on your goals, appearance, or well-being. This lunar energy sharpens your analytical skills and helps you shine in tasks requiring attention to detail. Don’t shy away from the spotlight; let your inner light guide you. Venus in Capricorn brings charm to your fifth house of creativity and romance. This is a fantastic time to indulge in artistic endeavours, rekindle passion in relationships, or enjoy playful activities. The Moon’s trine with Venus encourages you to balance diligence with joy, so embrace moments of fun and love—they will rejuvenate your soul. Libra Horoscope Today Libra, the Moon in Virgo nestles into your twelfth house of introspection, encouraging you to slow down and reflect. Today is about recharging your spiritual batteries. Meditation, journaling, or simply enjoying solitude can help you find peace and clarity. Let go of what no longer serves you; this is an opportunity for inner healing and renewal. With Venus in Capricorn lighting up your fourth house of home, there’s a comforting emphasis on family and domestic harmony. You might feel inspired to redecorate or create a warm atmosphere at home. This alignment also enhances emotional connections with loved ones—reach out and nurture these bonds. Your diplomatic nature shines in bringing peace to your environment. Scorpio Horoscope Today Scorpio, the Moon in Virgo activates your eleventh house of social networks and aspirations. Today is ideal for connecting with friends or collaborating on group projects. Your sharp insights and analytical approach can guide collective efforts, making you a valuable team player. This is also a good time to revisit your long-term goals and ensure they align with your current desires. Venus in Capricorn influences your third house of communication, making your words magnetic and persuasive. This is a great day for negotiations, writing, or any activity where clear expression is vital. You may also find charm in casual conversations or discover new opportunities through networking. Trust your intuition—it’s working overtime for your benefit. Sagittarius Horoscope Today Sagittarius, the Moon in Virgo lights up your tenth house of career and public image, making today a productive day for professional pursuits. Your methodical approach will impress higher-ups, and you may find opportunities to showcase your expertise. This is a great time to strategise your next career move or polish your online presence. Venus in Capricorn enhances your second house of finances, bringing a touch of luxury and stability. You might feel inspired to invest in something long-term or indulge in a well-deserved treat. Use this energy wisely to enhance your resources while maintaining a balance between practicality and pleasure. Capricorn Horoscope Today Capricorn, with the Moon in Virgo energising your ninth house of higher learning and adventure, you’re feeling curious and inspired. Today is perfect for exploring new philosophies, signing up for a course, or planning your next big trip. The practical Virgo Moon helps ground your ideas into actionable steps, making this an excellent time for intellectual pursuits. Venus in your sign amplifies your charm and magnetism, drawing admiration wherever you go. This is a day to focus on self-care and personal goals. Whether it’s your professional image or romantic aspirations, you’re radiating confidence and grace. Use this energy to set intentions and let your inner light shine. Aquarius Horoscope Today Aquarius, the Moon in Virgo activates your eighth house of transformation and shared resources. You may find yourself drawn to deep introspection or meaningful conversations. Financial matters, particularly those involving partnerships, are also in focus. This is a good time to revisit joint investments or address unresolved issues with grace and practicality. Venus in Capricorn influences your twelfth house of retreat and spirituality, urging you to find beauty in solitude. Artistic pursuits, meditation, or quiet reflection can bring a sense of fulfilment. Embrace this opportunity to recharge and reconnect with your inner self—it will prepare you for the demands ahead. Pisces Horoscope Today Pisces, the Moon in Virgo lights up your seventh house of partnerships, encouraging harmony and cooperation. Whether in personal or professional relationships, today is about collaboration and mutual respect. Virgo’s energy brings a practical touch to your interactions, helping you resolve conflicts or strengthen bonds with thoughtful gestures. Venus in Capricorn highlights your eleventh house of friendships and aspirations, making it a great day to connect with like-minded individuals. Social engagements or collaborative projects are likely to bring joy and a sense of accomplishment. Lean into this supportive energy to turn your dreams into reality with the help of your network. 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From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turnWASHINGTON – As a former and potentially future president, Donald Trump hailed what would become Project 2025 as a road map for “exactly what our movement will do” with another crack at the White House. As the blueprint for a hard-right turn in America became a liability during the 2024 campaign, Trump pulled an about-face . He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans written in part by his first-term aides and allies. Recommended Videos Now, after being elected the 47th president on Nov. 5, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the detailed effort he temporarily shunned. Most notably, Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy . Those moves have accelerated criticisms from Democrats who warn that Trump's election hands government reins to movement conservatives who spent years envisioning how to concentrate power in the West Wing and impose a starkly rightward shift across the U.S. government and society. Trump and his aides maintain that he won a mandate to overhaul Washington. But they maintain the specifics are his alone. “President Trump never had anything to do with Project 2025,” said Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt in a statement. “All of President Trumps' Cabinet nominees and appointments are whole-heartedly committed to President Trump's agenda, not the agenda of outside groups.” Here is a look at what some of Trump's choices portend for his second presidency. As budget chief, Vought envisions a sweeping, powerful perch The Office of Management and Budget director, a role Vought held under Trump previously and requires Senate confirmation, prepares a president's proposed budget and is generally responsible for implementing the administration's agenda across agencies. The job is influential but Vought made clear as author of a Project 2025 chapter on presidential authority that he wants the post to wield more direct power. “The Director must view his job as the best, most comprehensive approximation of the President’s mind,” Vought wrote. The OMB, he wrote, “is a President’s air-traffic control system” and should be “involved in all aspects of the White House policy process,” becoming “powerful enough to override implementing agencies’ bureaucracies.” Trump did not go into such details when naming Vought but implicitly endorsed aggressive action. Vought, the president-elect said, “knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State” — Trump’s catch-all for federal bureaucracy — and would help “restore fiscal sanity.” In June, speaking on former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, Vought relished the potential tension: “We’re not going to save our country without a little confrontation.” Vought could help Musk and Trump remake government's role and scope The strategy of further concentrating federal authority in the presidency permeates Project 2025's and Trump's campaign proposals. Vought's vision is especially striking when paired with Trump's proposals to dramatically expand the president's control over federal workers and government purse strings — ideas intertwined with the president-elect tapping mega-billionaire Elon Musk and venture capitalist Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a “Department of Government Efficiency.” Trump in his first term sought to remake the federal civil service by reclassifying tens of thousands of federal civil service workers — who have job protection through changes in administration — as political appointees, making them easier to fire and replace with loyalists. Currently, only about 4,000 of the federal government's roughly 2 million workers are political appointees. President Joe Biden rescinded Trump's changes. Trump can now reinstate them. Meanwhile, Musk's and Ramaswamy's sweeping “efficiency” mandates from Trump could turn on an old, defunct constitutional theory that the president — not Congress — is the real gatekeeper of federal spending. In his “Agenda 47,” Trump endorsed so-called “impoundment,” which holds that when lawmakers pass appropriations bills, they simply set a spending ceiling, but not a floor. The president, the theory holds, can simply decide not to spend money on anything he deems unnecessary. Vought did not venture into impoundment in his Project 2025 chapter. But, he wrote, “The President should use every possible tool to propose and impose fiscal discipline on the federal government. Anything short of that would constitute abject failure.” Trump's choice immediately sparked backlash. “Russ Vought is a far-right ideologue who has tried to break the law to give President Trump unilateral authority he does not possess to override the spending decisions of Congress (and) who has and will again fight to give Trump the ability to summarily fire tens of thousands of civil servants,” said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a Democrat and outgoing Senate Appropriations chairwoman. Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico, leading Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Vought wants to “dismantle the expert federal workforce” to the detriment of Americans who depend on everything from veterans' health care to Social Security benefits. “Pain itself is the agenda,” they said. Homan and Miller reflect Trump's and Project 2025's immigration overl ap Trump’s protests about Project 2025 always glossed over overlaps in the two agendas . Both want to reimpose Trump-era immigration limits. Project 2025 includes a litany of detailed proposals for various U.S. immigration statutes, executive branch rules and agreements with other countries — reducing the number of refugees, work visa recipients and asylum seekers, for example. Miller is one of Trump's longest-serving advisers and architect of his immigration ideas, including his promise of the largest deportation force in U.S. history. As deputy policy chief, which is not subject to Senate confirmation, Miller would remain in Trump's West Wing inner circle. “America is for Americans and Americans only,” Miller said at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Oct. 27. “America First Legal,” Miller’s organization founded as an ideological counter to the American Civil Liberties Union, was listed as an advisory group to Project 2025 until Miller asked that the name be removed because of negative attention. Homan, a Project 2025 named contributor, was an acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director during Trump’s first presidency, playing a key role in what became known as Trump's “family separation policy.” Previewing Trump 2.0 earlier this year, Homan said: “No one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.” Project 2025 contributors slated for CIA and Federal Communications chiefs John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick to lead the CIA , was previously one of Trump's directors of national intelligence. He is a Project 2025 contributor. The document's chapter on U.S. intelligence was written by Dustin Carmack, Ratcliffe's chief of staff in the first Trump administration. Reflecting Ratcliffe's and Trump's approach, Carmack declared the intelligence establishment too cautious. Ratcliffe, like the chapter attributed to Carmack, is hawkish toward China. Throughout the Project 2025 document, Beijing is framed as a U.S. adversary that cannot be trusted. Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, wrote Project 2025's FCC chapter and is now Trump's pick to chair the panel. Carr wrote that the FCC chairman “is empowered with significant authority that is not shared” with other FCC members. He called for the FCC to address “threats to individual liberty posed by corporations that are abusing dominant positions in the market,” specifically “Big Tech and its attempts to drive diverse political viewpoints from the digital town square.” He called for more stringent transparency rules for social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube and “empower consumers to choose their own content filters and fact checkers, if any.” Carr and Ratcliffe would require Senate confirmation for their posts. ___
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TORONTO — In pregame introductions, OG Anunoby was greeted with a polite round of applause as he returned to Toronto. And when RJ Barrett was introduced with all of the pomp and circumstance of a home team intro, he jumped and danced along the sideline. That mood carried over for much of the game as Barrett seemed intent on making a statement against the team that traded him away. But in the end, it was the Knicks who were jumping and celebrating after pulling out a 113-108 win at Scotiabank Arena. Barrett did his part, finishing with 30 points, eight rebounds and four assists, but the Knicks got a balanced attack topped by Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points, 15 rebounds, six assists) to survive. Jalen Brunson's four-point play with 3:03 left began a game-ending 12-4 run that gave the Knicks (15-9) the win. Mikal Bridges had 23 points and Brunson added 20 points and 11 assists. When the Knicks, clinging to a two-point lead, missed a layup, Barrett muscled the ball away from Towns, raced up the floor and hit a lefthanded layup between two defenders, tying the score at 108 with 42.1 seconds to play. But out of a timeout, Brunson was double-teamed and found Towns under the basket for a go-ahead layup with 36 seconds remaining. When Barrett got past Anunoby and challenged Towns for a layup, Anunoby blocked the shot from behind. Towns delivered a three-point field goal on a feed from Anunoby with 6.3 seconds to play, and this time the Knicks celebrated as wildly as Barrett did at the start of the game. With just over a minute left in the third quarter, Brunson backed up toward the sideline after draining a three-point field goal and appeared to step on a fan’s foot. He left the game when the Knicks called time and headed to the locker room. He returned to the bench early in the fourth quarter and re-entered the game with 6:35 left and the Knicks trailing 97-95. Josh Hart gave the Knicks the lead with a corner three-pointer after a steal. The Raptors briefly took the lead back before Towns drained a three on a feed from Brunson for a 101-99 advantage. With the score tied at 101 after Barrett's drive, Barrett drove and found Davion Mitchell in the corner for a three-pointer with 3:30 remaining. Brunson answered with a three of his own, drawing a foul on Mitchell on the play and converting the four-point play to give the Knicks a 105-104 lead with 3:03 left. Mitchell gave Toronto the lead, but Towns found Bridges in the corner for a go-ahead three-pointer. This meant something for Barrett. As he prepared to take the court for the Raptors against his former team on Monday night, he sat at his locker and paused for a moment as he considered a question. He thought back through his years in New York and realized that not a single player on the Knicks had been with the team when he arrived in the 2019 NBA Draft. Back then, he was supposed to be the next big thing in New York, the No. 3 overall pick and a turning point for a franchise that had been floundering for years. The Knicks built around him, and then nearly a year ago — Dec. 30, 2023 — he got the call that he was gone. And despite the history there, the key role he’d played, he wasn’t surprised at all. “Lots of stuff,” Barrett said, shaking his head. “Lots of stuff. I think I just got a vibe, kind of figured. I wasn’t really too surprised when it happened.” He was the first of the group that had carried the team to respectability to go, dealt along with Immanuel Quickley to his hometown team in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo eventually followed him out the door in a preseason deal for Towns — and that didn’t surprise him either. “Nah, I think there’s certain things that you see that are out of the usual,” Barrett said. “But I think whenever you get traded, it is a surprise. I didn’t know when it would happen, that fast, that early, but it happened. I’m here and I’m thankful to be here.'' Notes & quotes: With 6:47 to play in the third quarter, Towns and Scottie Barnes collided on a foul by Barnes. Towns was slow to get up, flexing his right knee. Barnes had to be helped off by teammates, limping to the locker room on one leg. He did not return, diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. Steve Popper covers the Knicks for Newsday. He has spent nearly three decades covering the Knicks and the NBA, along with just about every sports team in the New York metropolitan area.Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were down on Monday morning on a warmer weather outlook and with the market shrugging off the geopolitical developments in Syria. The benchmark front-month contract at the Dutch TTF hub TRNLTTFMc1 was down 0.81 euro at 45.56 euros per megawatt hour (MWh), or $14.38/mmbtu, by 0948 GMT. In Britain, the day-ahead contract TRGBNBPMc1 fell by 1.4 pence to 113.5 p/therm. “Further losses could be recorded today as the weather outlook has been revised warmer over the weekend with the return of above-average temperatures expected next week across Europe,” analysts at Engie’s EnergyScan said in a morning note. Syrian rebels announced on state television on Sunday they had ousted President al-Assad, eliminating a 50-year family dynasty in a lightning offensive that raised fears of a new wave of instability in a region already gripped by war. “Escalations in the Middle East took a surprising turn with the long-standing government overthrown in Syria. Whilst it is not expected to cause direct impact to energy markets, any geopolitical activity can cause concern to global markets and it will be closely monitored,” consultancy Auxilione said in a daily note. Further out temperatures are expected to turn colder towards the end of the year which could lead to strong heating demand, but so far Europe’s gas storage levels remain strong despite faster withdraw than in previous years, Auxilione said. EU gas stocks are 82.38% full, latest data from gas Infrastructure Europe showed. In the European carbon market CFI2Zc1, the benchmark contract was down 0.57 euro at 67.74 euros per metric ton. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Marwa Rashad; Editing by Susanna Twidale)US stocks experience mixed fortunes on quiet day of trading
For the second straight Major League Baseball offseason, a norm-shattering contract has been the talk of the winter, with Juan Soto agreeing with the New York Mets on a $765 million, 15-year deal that's the richest in baseball history. It comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. They are believed to be the two richest contracts in pro sports history. The way it's going, a contract approaching $1 billion doesn't seem out of the question. But several factors are working against it — at least in the near future. There's reason to believe the megadeals for Ohtani and Soto are unicorns in the baseball world. Both players are uniquely talented, surely, but both also had unusual circumstances propelling their value into the stratosphere. Ohtani is the greatest two-way player in baseball history, capable of improving any team on both sides of the ball. He's also the rare baseball player who has true international appeal. His every move ( like his unexpected marriage announcement ) is followed closely in his native Japan, adding another 125 million potential fans who buy merchandise, watch him play and help fill the Dodgers' coffers. Then there's Soto — a four-time All-Star and on-base machine who won a World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019. The X-factor for him is he became a free agent at the prime age of 26, which is extremely hard to do under current MLB rules. New York Yankees' Juan Soto, right, with the help of his agent Scott Boras, left, agreed to a $765 million, 15-year deal with the New York Mets on Sunday. Players have to be in the big leagues for six years before testing free agency. The precocious Soto debuted at 19 with the Nats, making him part of a rare group of players who reached the highest level of professional baseball as a teenager. That accelerated his free agency timeline. It's rare for players to debut that young, and rarer still for them to develop into stars and test the open market the first chance they get. Two recent examples are Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, who both reached free agency in 2019. Machado signed a free-agent record $300 million contract with San Diego, and Harper overtook him days later with a $330 million contract to join the Phillies. Most players debut in the big leagues from ages 22 to 26, which means free agency comes in their late 20s or early 30s. A typical example is Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who is one of this generation's great players but didn't hit the market until he was 30. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 — already two years older than Soto was when he made his MLB debut. It took a few years for the budding superstar to reach the majors, and he was 25 when he had his breakout season in 2018, smashing 52 homers to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors. By the time he reached free agency after the 2022 season, he had already passed age 30. It's a major factor that led to him signing a $360 million, nine-year deal with the Yankees, which seems downright reasonable these days after the Ohtani and Soto deals. Two major trends are colliding that will make it harder for guys like Soto to hit free agency in their mid 20s. First, MLB teams have been more likely in recent years to take college players early in the draft, betting on more experienced talents. Just 10 high school players were drafted among the top 30 picks in the 2024 draft. Second, teams are more eager to lock up young, premium talent on long-term deals very early in their careers, well before they hit free agency. Sometimes before they even reach the majors. Juan Soto's deal comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. Since Soto, just two players have debuted in MLB before their 20th birthday — Elvis Luciano and Junior Caminero. Luciano hasn't been back to the majors since his 2019 cup of coffee. Caminero is now 21 and has only played in 50 big league games. Among those that debuted at 20: Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a $340 million, 14-year deal with San Diego in 2021, years before reaching the open market. Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio got an $82 million, eight-year deal before even reaching the big leagues. Young stars Corbin Carroll ($111 million, eight years with Arizona), Bobby Witt Jr. ($288 million, 11 years with Kansas City) and Julio Rodriguez ($209.3 million, 12 years with Seattle) also got massive guarantees early in their 20s to forgo an early free agency. The exception and wild card: Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be a 26-year-old free agent next offseason. Guerrero hasn't been as consistent in his young career as Soto, but a standout 2025 season could position him to threaten Soto's deal. More likely is that the player to pass Soto isn't in the majors yet — and might not even be in pro baseball. When 25-year-old Alex Rodriguez signed his record $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas in 2001, it took over a decade for another player to match that total, when Albert Pujols got $240 million over 10 years from the Angels in 2012. For many players, passing up life-changing money in their early or mid 20s is too enticing, even if it means that they might not maximize their value on the free agent market later in their careers. Soto was determined to test the market. He famously turned down a $440 million, 15-year offer to stay with the Washington Nationals in 2022, betting that he could make even more as a free agent. Not many players would turn down that kind of cash. Then again, that's what makes Soto so unique. And it's also why his $765 million deal could be the industry standard for some time. Stiliana Nikolova, of Bulgaria performs in the rhythmic gymnastics individuals all-round qualification round, at La Chapelle Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India reacts as he collides with San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Cincinnati. India was safe and Campusano was charged with an error. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Kimberley Woods of Britain competes in the women's kayak cross time trial at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. 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The Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for. Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs. Either way, the Colts' postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday's game against the lowly New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J. Indianapolis (7-8) is mathematically alive in the playoff hunt but trails the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by two games with two contests left. The Chargers and Broncos both have games on Saturday. If both nine-win clubs win, the Colts will be eliminated and miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is well aware of the team's predicament and scenarios entering the game against the Giants (2-13), who have lost a franchise-record 10 straight games. "We still have an opportunity, with some help from other people," Richardson said. "But we just taking it one game at a time because it doesn't do us any good if everybody else does what they have to do to help us out and then we don't go out there and take advantage of it." Richardson (back/foot) sat out practice Thursday and the Colts remain confident his ailments will improve. If not, veteran Joe Flacco could be in line to start against New York. Flacco was just 1-3 as a starter when Richardson was sidelined or benched earlier this season. But Flacco (nine touchdowns, five interceptions) has a superior touchdown-to-interception ratio than Richardson (eight TDs, 12 interceptions) and has completed 66.5 percent of his passes compared to Richardson's 47.7 percent. No matter who starts, the game plan will revolve around star running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 218 yards and three scores on 29 carries during last weekend's 38-30 home win over the Tennessee Titans. It was Taylor's second-most rushing yards in a game behind the club-record 253 he put up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2020 season. The Giants are starting Drew Lock at quarterback for the fourth time in the past five games. Lock underwent an MRI exam on his passing shoulder Monday but no damage was found. He hurt it during Sunday's 34-7 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons. Lock is 0-3 as a starter this season and has completed just 52.7 percent of his passes. He has one touchdown and four interceptions in 129 attempts. "As a quarterback, the ball is in your hands every play and one or two bad plays can change a game," Lock said of his miscues. "You try to look at them individually, try to learn from each play individually and go onto the next week. Learn from what you did and just have a heavy emphasis on taking care of the ball." Giants coach Brian Daboll opted for Lock over Tommy DeVito, who is 0-2 as a starter this season. Daboll said he made the decision to continue the continuity from last week. Meanwhile, star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and called himself a game-day decision. Nabers has 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches as one of the bright spots of the horrendous season. "It's tough on everybody. It's not just tough on me. It's tough on everybody," Nabers said of the team's troubles. "I'm continuing to keep my mental (attitude) strong, continue to move forward, continue to try to better the team, better myself. Lead by example. I feel like that's really all we can do in this state of mind that we're going through." In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Richardson was one of three Colts to miss practice. The others were tight end Mo Alie-Cox (toe) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee). In the most recent meeting, the Giants routed the Colts 38-10 late in the 2022 season. --Field Level MediaSome couples go to dinner and a movie, others may head out to a dance club. The perfect date for Karli Jo Thomas and Justin Patton is a few hours in the gym working on mixed martial arts (MMA). Thomas, a 2017 Albert Gallatin graduate who is also the women’s wrestling coach at Waynesburg University, met Patton through training, as both are MMA practitioners. Patton, who is a 2012 graduate of Plum High School, started training in MMA right after high school, and Thomas was a fan from Day 1. “I kind of discovered who he (Patton) was when I was 15,” Thomas said. “He was somebody that caught my eye, and almost four years ago, we crossed paths in training, and things just evolved from there.” Thomas, who is known as “The Mailwoman” when she fights, admits to having conflicting emotions when Patton competes. “It is nerve racking but exciting,” Thomas said. “In a way, we are teammates and training partners, so you want to see him do well in that regard.” Patton, who goes by “The General,” works the corner when Thomas is fighting, so he is always engaged in her bouts. “I do get a little nervous when she fights, but I’m not too worried because I know how hard she trained,” Patton said. Patton was working at Muscle Maker Grill in Pittsburgh when fellow MMA fighter Khama Worthy was looking for a sponsorship. Worthy, who eventually made it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), invited Patton to train and he has been involved in the fight game ever since. Patton works for a construction company, but he is able to take off when he is training for an upcoming fight. “I usually have an eight-week camp when I know a fight is upcoming, and the job is pretty flexible with my schedule,” Patton said. “The goal is to get to the major leagues of MMA.” Patton is 7-3-0 with 1 no-contest as a professional in MMA, and the eighth-ranked featherweight in Pennsylvania. Thomas is 5-3 as an amateur in MMA. She fights in the bantamweight division. Coaching the Waynesburg women’s wrestling team has allowed Thomas more time to train. “I was working three jobs before I was hired to coach at Waynesburg,” Thomas said. “Now, I am on the mat all the time. I just focus on wrestling and MMA. The girls on the team love that I do MMA. When I fought down in Tennessee in October, they all bought the fight and had a sleepover.” Thomas’ nickname evolved from a joke while in training. She plans on sticking with it, even though she didn’t come up with it. “You can’t come up with your own nickname,” Thomas said. Thomas has signed to compete Feb. 1 in North Versailles for 247 Fighting Championships. Hunter Homistek, who is the general manager of the promotion, confirmed Patton will be competing on the same card.DA suggests unusual idea for halting Trump's hush money case while upholding conviction