TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs signed the two-time Super Bowl champion on Saturday, while also announcing safety Jordan Whitehead was activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Carolina Panthers. Barrett spent five seasons with Tampa Bay from 2019 to 2023. He led the NFL with a franchise-record 19 1-2 sacks in his first year with the Bucs, then helped the team win its second Super Bowl title the following season. In all, Barrett started 70 games with Tampa Bay, amassing 45 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions. He was released last winter in a salary cap move, signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in free agency, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media before the start of training camp in July. Barrett, who also won a Super Bowl during a four-season stint with the Denver Broncos, decided to unretire last month. He signed with the Bucs after clearing waivers earlier in the week. Whitehead has missed the past four games with a pectoral injury. His return comes of the heels of the Bucs placing safety Christian Izien on IR with a pectoral injury. On Saturday, the Bucs also activated rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson from IR and elevated punter Jack Browning to the active roster from the practice squad. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones. Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. Becht finished with 270 passing yards and three touchdowns for Iowa State (11-2), a program that entered this season — the 133rd year of Cyclone football — never having won more than nine games in a year. “If you look at this team, it’s really who they’ve been all year,” coach Matt Campbell said. The win marked the fourth time in 2024 that Iowa State got a winning score with less than two minutes remaining. For this one, the Cyclones rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half — with Miami quarterback Cam Ward watching after a record-setting first half — to get win No. 11. Carson Hansen rushed for a pair of touchdowns for Iowa State. And as the MVP, Becht got the honor of choosing which flavor Pop-Tart was to be sacrificed in a giant toaster. “There's only one,” Becht said. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami (10-3), which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. "Disappointed that we couldn't pull out a victory," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “These guys have always fought and always competed and this was no exception. ... It's painful. It's as painful as it gets when you don't win. But there's a lot to build on.” NEBRASKA 20, BOSTON COLLEGE 15: Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on for its first bowl victory since 2015. Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win at Yankee Stadium. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team's first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Grayson James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6). ARIZONA BOWL MIAMI (OHIO) 43, COLORADO STATE 17: Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries, and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs to help Miami (Ohio) wrapped the season at 9-5 by beating Colorado State (8-5) in Tucson, Ariz. Davis scored on a 4-yard run with 12:35 left in the third quarter, Matt Salopek forced a fumble that was recovered by Silas Walters and quarterback Brett Gabbert's first rushing touchdown of the season — a 10-yard scramble that capped a 47-yard drive — made it 22-3 about 2 minutes later. UCONN 27, NORTH CAROLINA 14: Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Huskies (9-4) beat the Tar Heels (6-7) at Fenway Park, embarrassing incoming coach Bill Belichick's new team in his old backyard. Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but that would be Carolina's only production in the first half. TCU 34, LOUISIANA 3: Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs (9-4) routed the Ragin' Cajuns (10-4) in Albuquerque. Hoover was 20 for 32 for 252 yards with an interception. Eric McAlister had eight catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Horned Frogs. TCU's defense also had a solid day, holding Louisiana-Lafayette to 209 yards, including 61 on the game's final possession. LATE FRIDAY LAS VEGAS BOWL USC 35, TEXAS A&M 31: Jayden Maiava threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Ford with eight seconds left to give Southern California the victory over Texas A&M (8-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl. A graduate of Liberty High School in nearby Henderson and a transfer from UNLV, Maiava helped the Trojans (7-6) overcome a 17-point deficit. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Knives” is slang for surgeons, so I’m referring to a meeting, conference, or congress of surgeons. I recently attended an Asian congress in cardiothoracic surgery—surgery of the heart and lungs—in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in central China. Wuhan, the political and manufacturing hub of China, is home to over 11 million people and is China’s seventh most-populous city. Historically, Wuhan was the headquarters of the Wuchang uprising which ended China’s last imperial dynasty in 1911. It was thrust into international consciousness when a citywide lockdown was imposed in January 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wuhan has been hosting international meetings to make the city more open and inclusive, and to send out signals of its international competitiveness with a resilient economy. When I visited the 1,000-bed Huoshenshan (meaning Fire God Mountain) hospital, built in a record 10 days by 7,000 workers during the early days of the pandemic, I was told that it had been converted into a nursing facility. This temporary hospital closed on April 15, 2020, after a little over two months in operation as community transmission had stopped in China. I also learned that the seafood market where the pandemic supposedly started was permanently closed. Medicine in China has progressed from the era of barefoot doctors in rural Chinese villages in the 1970s, to surgical feats like the world’s first transplant of a genetically altered pig liver into a human, and the world’s first double-lung transplant for end-stage lung disease brought about by COVID-19. China has two of the world’s largest lung transplant programs, one in Wuxi People’s Hospital in Jiangsu province, and another in the 155-year-old Second Affiliated Hospital of the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou. While China is catching up with the West, this progress has been shadowed by controversy. The elephant in the room is, of course, the use of organs from executed prisoners, which made China a pariah in the international transplant community. Scientific articles were denied publication in peer-reviewed medical journals, and Chinese transplant doctors had difficulty presenting their work in international medical conferences. To address this, Chinese authorities came up with the Hangzhou Resolution of October 2013, which resolved to end “donation by execution” and promote ethical and internationally recognized practices of organ donation and transplantation. The resolution also called for transparency in organ donation through a computerized waitlist of potential transplant recipients regardless of gender, social status, and religious beliefs. Furthermore, it rejects foreign patients seeking to undergo transplantation in China. During the last 40 years, China was able to lift 800 million people out of poverty, with health care and medical services also improving in its wake. In big urban hospitals and universities, small armies of Ph.D.s work in narrow fields of basic medical sciences, including research in cancer biology and genetics. This leads us to the question: Why has China not produced another Nobel Prize laureate in medicine or physiology? (China has only one in this category). That is another matter altogether. Back to why surgeons are called “knives,” a reference to the scalpel, one of the earliest surgical instruments that evolved from flint or volcanic glass cutting implements during the Stone Age, to its present modern version of tempered steel. “He who wishes to be a surgeon should go to war,” wrote the Greek physician Hippocrates in the 4th century BC. During the Middle Ages in Europe, barber surgeons accompanied soldiers into battle and took care of the injured. The barber’s pole, with a helix of red and white, and sometimes blue, dates back to the Middle Ages: red representing blood, and white symbolizing the bandages used to staunch bleeding. Wars taught early surgeons surgical techniques like amputations and wound closure. With the invention of gunpowder in China, surgeons learned a whole new way of dealing with traumatic gunshot injuries. In fact, the modern ambulance was an innovation of a surgeon in Napoleon’s army: the so-called “flying ambulances” to rapidly transport injured soldiers for treatment, thereby improving the organization of field hospitals, the forerunner of the modern mobile army hospital units. Surgeons are descendants of guilds, or medieval association of craftsmen or barber-surgeons and merchants in the pursuit of a common goal. They met and compared notes, a practice carried into the modern era. Congresses of transplant surgeons, heart surgeons, abdominal surgeons—these serve as formal and informal exchanges of knowledge, advances, and tips in the profession, the present simply repeating the past. —————- Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Jose Luis J. Danguilan is a thoracic surgeon and is the former executive director of the Lung Center of the Philippines.
The transition to lower-carbon energy will require a massive investment. According to Goldman Sachs , the world needs to invest an estimated $3 trillion annually through the end of the decade to support its goals of reaching net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. That massive investment spans multiple opportunities, including renewable energy, electricity grids, and increased electrification. One company that is absolutely critical to building this infrastructure is Quanta Services ( PWR -2.26% ) . It's the industry leader in providing specialized infrastructure solutions. Here's a closer look at this crucial infrastructure stock . Digging into Quanta Services Quanta Services provides specialized infrastructure solutions to the utilities , renewable energy , technology, communications, pipeline , and energy industries. Its client list is a who's who of industry leaders in those respective sectors, including Duke Energy , NextEra Energy ( NEE -0.36% ) , Verizon , and Enbridge . It helps these companies design, install, repair, and maintain their infrastructures. While the company's services span several infrastructure assets, about three-quarters of its revenues come from utilities and renewable energy developers. That puts it in a strong position to capitalize on the growing total addressable market opportunity for infrastructure related to the transition to lower-carbon energy. For example, investor-owned U.S. electric utilities (e.g., Duke Energy and NextEra) expect to incur $186.4 billion in capital expenses to maintain and expand their electricity transmission and distribution systems and power-generating capabilities this year. They will spend $51 billion on power-generation projects, with 65% of that capital going toward renewable energy. That number should rise significantly in the coming years. Forecasters estimate that the U.S. will deploy 375-450 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable and storage capacity over the next seven years. That's three times more capacity than the country deployed over the last seven (140 GW). Customers like NextEra Energy are driving this acceleration (it expects to more than double its renewables and storage capacity from 38 GW today to 81 GW by 2027). NextEra Energy is also investing capital to build out transmission lines and maintain and expand its electric utility operations in Florida. That's just one opportunity in one country. Quanta Services operates across multiple industries and countries, providing customers with a growing array of services . The strong performance should continue Increasing infrastructure investment is driving strong growth for Quanta Services this year. It delivered another quarter of double-digit growth in the third quarter. Its revenue rose from $5.6 billion to $6.5 billion, while its adjusted earnings increased from $2.24 per share to $2.72. It also generated $539.5 million in cash flow, pushing its year-to-date total to nearly $1.4 billion (with almost $980 million in free cash). That strong performance has helped drive a more than 50% increase in its stock price this year. Quanta Services is in a strong position to continue growing. It ended the third quarter with a record $34 billion of projects in its backlog. That gives it a lot of confidence in its continued growth. "We believe we are well positioned to achieve another year of double-digit earnings-per-share growth in 2025 due to increasing demand for our services, strong execution of our strategic plan and capital deployment opportunities," stated CEO Duke Austin in the third-quarter earnings press release. The company has been enhancing its ability to continue growing and capture a greater share of the massive opportunity it sees ahead for energy transition investments. Quanta has made several acquisitions and investments over the past year to bolster its capabilities, including acquiring Cupertino Electric (a premier electrical infrastructure solution provider) and investing in Hybar (a company building a technologically advanced scrap metal recycling rebar mill ). It has also invested capital back into its business to drive additional organic growth. The company believes these investments will enable it to deliver solid revenue and earnings growth over the long term. A potentially compelling way to invest in this massive megatrend The world will invest trillions of dollars in building lower-carbon energy infrastructure in the coming years. That trend plays right into the strengths of Quanta Services, which is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure solutions to utilities and renewable energy developers. It should drive continued healthy growth for the company, making it a potentially compelling way to invest in this massive megatrend.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP for allegedly politicizing the suicide of a contractor in Bidar. Speaking on the tragic incident, Kharge stated that the situation is clear and the views of both the contractor and the accused should be thoroughly investigated. Also Read - Two teens killed while performing a bike wheelie stunt on Bengaluru highway: Report "It's very clear that BJP is trying to politicise a suicide by a contractor. It is clear that the contractor has a view about the incident and the accused has a view about the incident," Kharge said in his statement. He emphasized the importance of an impartial investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident. Kharge also pointed out that the BJP's reaction was politically motivated, asserting that the party's previous tenure had seen several contractor suicides. "The BJP can do whatever it wants. Everyone knows what they did and how many contractors committed suicide during their tenure," he added. Meanwhile, BJP State President BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa attacked the Congress party alleging that Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, died by suicide due to harassment and threats from Minister Priyank Kharge's close aide Raju Kapanur. He claimed that Sachin left behind a detailed letter highlighting his ordeal. Also Read - ‘Brought many revolutions...’: DK Shivakumar remembers Dr Manmohan Singh Coming down heavily on the Congress Party, the BJP leader claimed that some ministers have given General Power of Attorney (GPA) to their close aides and right-hand men and pointed to several incidents to support his claims, including the suicide of SDA Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar's close aide. He also mentioned the attack on MLA CT Ravi by a goon at the Suvarna Soudha of the Vidhan Mandal. "It seems that some ministers in the Congress government have given General Power of Attorney (GPA) to their right-hand men and close aides. Recently, SDA Rudresh of the Tahsildar's office committed suicide due to harassment by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar's close aide, followed by the news of MLA CT Ravi being attacked by a goon at the Suvarna Soudha of the Vidhan Mandal, while today, Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, who was suffering from harassment and threats from Minister @PriyankKharge's close aide Raju Kapanur, has died by suicide after writing a long letter," he posted on X.None
Edom Lowlands archaeology project highlights Faynan's copper production, cultural heritageAP Top 25: Alabama, Mississippi out of top 10 and Miami, SMU are in; Oregon remains unanimous No. 1 Alabama and Mississippi tumbled out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll and Miami and SMU moved in following a chaotic weekend in the SEC. Oregon is No. 1 for the sixth straight week and Ohio State, Texas and Penn State held their places behind the Ducks. The shuffling begins at No. 5, where Notre Dame returned for the first time since Week 2 after beating Army for its ninth straight win. No. 6 Georgia and No. 7 Tennessee each moved up two spots. Miami, SMU and Indiana round out the top 10. Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Jannik Sinner clinched Italy's second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (2), 6-2 for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition in Malaga, Spain. Matteo Berrettini won Sunday's opening singles match 6-4, 6-2 against Botic van de Zandschulp. The Italians are the first country to win the Davis Cup twice in a row since the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. The No. 1-ranked Sinner stretched his unbeaten streak in singles to 14 matches and 26 sets. Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump. St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach The St. Louis Blues have fired coach Drew Bannister and hired Jim Montgomery as his replacement. The 2022 Jack Adams Award winner, Montgomery joins the Blues five days after he was fired by the Boston Bruins. Bannister had been on the job in St. Louis for less than a year since succeeding Stanley Cup-winning coach Craig Berube and getting the interim tag removed after last season. The Blues have lost 13 of their first 22 games. Montgomery spent two seasons as an assistant on Berube's staff in St. Louis between coaching Dallas and Boston. The team signed Montgomery to a five-year contract. Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85 Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves have paid tribute to Carty on social media. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital. Carty made his big league debut with the Braves in September 1963. He batted .330 with 22 homers and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, finishing second to Dick Allen in voting for NL Rookie of the Year. The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty got the franchise’s first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh. Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity faces charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party. The Hanover, New Hampshire police department, where Dartmouth is located, said Friday that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house. Two members of the Beta Alpha Omega face a charge of providing alcohol to a person under 21. Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had attended an off-campus party in July hosted by Alpha Phi sorority. Police said the alcohol was provided by Beta Alpha Omega. Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to finish ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren to give Red Bull a fourth straight driver championship. The Dutchman started fifth but was already up to second by the 10th lap around the street circuit that includes the famed Las Vegas Strip. Norris, who had to score at least three points more than Verstappen to extend the championship fight, finished sixth. The race was won by George Russell who was followed by Lewis Hamilton in the first 1-2 sweep for the Mercedes drivers since 2022. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts NEW YORK (AP) — “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales. Their worldwide performance breathed fresh life into global box office results that have struggled lately. Together the films turned the moviegoing weekend into one of the busiest of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally. Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is a sequel to his 2000 best picture-winning original and launched with $55.5 million in ticket sales. “Moana 2” is being released Wednesday, so it looks like Hollywood might be looking at historic sales over the Thanksgiving holiday. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!”
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Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Playing against his parent club Stuttgart in the Champions League, on-loan Red Star Belgrade forward Silas had just a low-key celebration for the goal he scored in a 5-1 win Wednesday. Silas played five years at Stuttgart before being loaned out to spend this season with the Serbian champion — a deal that went through after the Champions League fixtures were drawn and both parties to the loan were set to meet in the fifth of eight rounds. Red Star trailed 1-0 in the 12th minute when the Congo international ran through to shoot from the edge of the Stuttgart penalty area. Silas held up both hands in a gesture of apology to fans of his longtime former team. It was the platform for 1991 European Cup winner Red Star to deliver its best performance in the Champions League after four straight losses. The 26-year-old Silas made headlines in 2021 when he was revealed to be one year older than registered and playing under a false family name. His former agent was blamed for the visa issue after the player arrived in Europe as a teenager. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul in action against Mike Tyson fight during LIVE On ... [+] Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024) Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson via unanimous decision on Friday, November 15, in the main event of Netflix’s grand kickoff for live sports streaming. The event drew more than 108 million viewers and garnered Tyson and Paul massive paydays. With Tyson likely headed for retirement and Paul seemingly entertaining potential challengers, here is a list of four potential opponents who could be next for The Problem Child. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - JUNE 19: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. gestures during a fight against Anderson ... [+] "Spider" Silva as part of the Tribute to the Kings at Jalisco Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images) The former world middleweight champion and second-generation star is way past his prime. However, at 38, he’s 20 years younger than Tyson, and he fought four months ago, taking a unanimous decision over MMA fighter Uriah Hall. Chavez has called out Paul on multiple occasions, including a recent Instagram post that concluded with, “Jake, it’s time.” Because of Chavez’s built-in fanbase ( 750,000 followers on Instagram ), which has carried over from his legendary father’s diehard following, he can make a strong case to MVP Promotions that he should be Paul’s next opponent. iOS 18.1.1—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Leak Reveals Trump Crypto Bombshell As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Could Matt Gaetz Get His House Seat Back—Or Be Named Senator? What To Know After He Bails As Trump’s Attorney General Pick This fight would be winnable for Paul but would represent a step up in competition compared to Tyson and most of the opponents The Problem Child has faced in his boxing career. Tommy Fury Tommy Fury during a press conference at Leonardo London. Picture date: Tuesday November 19, 2024. ... [+] (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) The British boxer is the only man who has defeated Paul in a boxing match. The two met in 2023, and Fury won by split decision. Fury is the younger brother of boxing superstar Tyson Fury, and he’s scheduled to fight former MMA fighter Darren Till in January 2025. "He's only got one defeat and that's to me, so it's inevitable that we are going to get back in the ring,” Fury said on Wednesday. "I know I'm going to be an improved fighter, and with him, the [fights] he's taking and what he's doing, I'm not sure if he's going to improve that much." If Fury beats Till, there is a definite story in that rematch. It’s a fight that could be sold as one Paul has a chance of losing—which is something millions of people would tune in to see. Canelo Alvarez LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Canelo Alvarez speaks during a press conference after defeating ... [+] Edgar Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) A fight between Paul and Canelo could challenge the bout with Tyson in terms of pure viewership. Canelo is nearly as famous as Tyson but is more current because he’s active and still considered one of the best fighters in the world. This fight would be extremely risky for Paul because he would be incredibly overmatched in skill and experience. Paul is a naturally bigger man than Canelo, but his size advantage isn’t likely to negate what the Mexican icon has in boxing acumen. Canelo has the kind of loyal fanbase who will show up to watch him fight anyone. The concept of him protecting the sport from someone viewed as an outsider is one that can easily be sold. The problem with this fight is that Paul would be at a massive disadvantage, which, in his position, represents a risk he doesn’t need to take. Conor McGregor Conor McGregor at the "Road House" Premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at ... [+] the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hubert Vestil/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images) The biggest and most appropriate opponent on this list is McGregor. A Paul-McGregor fight would likely be the biggest combat sports event in history. It’s also a fight that Paul probably should win if it is contested in a boxing ring. McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather Jr. unsuccessfully back in 2017, and he is the smaller man. He has also not appeared to be in fighting shape—mentally or physically—as of late. Nevertheless, he is still a straw capable of stirring the proverbial drink. The major drawback for this fight is McGregor’s contract with the UFC. He still has two fights left on his current deal, and the UFC has seldom allowed fighters under contract to pursue these kinds of outside ventures. This issue is part of the reason Francis Ngannou left for the Professional Fighters League. That said, the UFC made an exception with McGregor for the Mayweather fight because of the size of the event. It’s beginning to look less likely McGregor will return to the UFC’s Octagon, and one wonders if they would be interested in co-promoting a fight like this with MVP Promotions to capitalize on McGregor’s drawing power.Clean up this Black Friday: Shark IQ Robot Vacuum over 50% off at Walmart
Buzzy, dynamic and quirky, Brighton is a city that lives up to the hype. Most of its 11.47m yearly visitors come to see the famous pier, eat ice cream on the sea-front and visit the Brighton Pavilion. But dive beneath the surface, and you’ll also discover much more. Home to Brighton Pride, a thriving LGBTQIA+ community and the Great Escape music festival, it's long attracted a creative, cultured crowd, who in turn have shaped the city into a haven of excellent food, art galleries and cocktail bars. And with new hotels like No. 124 and top-notch restaurants like Embers and Pearly Cow opening in the city, it’s on the up yet again. Even better, it’s only an hour by train from London. Here's how to make the most of a Brighton weekender. The great thing about Brighton is how compact it is. The train station is in the middle of the city: the perfect springboard for a day of wandering. And first up is the Lanes, a five minute walk south of the station: a higgledy-piggledy collection of winding streets that was part of the original fishing village of Brighthelmstone, and today is home to some of its trendiest shops. The Lanes also boast several art galleries and excellent coffee shops. In October, many of the city’s artists do actually open their homes for curious visitors (this is called the Artists’ Houses trail); if you do visit this time of year, then do also make a trip to Kellie Miller Arts ( kelliemillerarts.com ) and Phoenix Arts Space ( phoenixartspace.org) , a charity that houses over 100 artists’ galleries as well as three exhibition spaces. Also worth visiting is Fabrica on Duke Street. Located in an old church, it hosts a revolving selection of exhibitions and movie nights ( fabrica.org.uk ). Once you’ve satisfied your curiosity there, the pier awaits. Yes, it’s a little naff, but this temple to seaside day-tripping still draws in the punters and a walk down the boards to admire the view is a must. If you’re feeling flush, try your luck at the 2p slot machines; if not, just watch people have a go on the rollercoaster rides at the pier’s end. If that doesn’t scream British beach town, what does? Funfairs and donkey rides aside, there is plenty more culture to be found here. A five minute walk inland, and the Royal Pavilion awaits. Built in 1787 as a seaside retreat for the Prince of Wales, its distinctive domed roofs are home to a Banqueting Room, Great Kitchen and the Indian Hospital Gallery, all of which can be explored with a ticket (£20 per adult, brightonmuseums.org.uk ). Next door is the underrated Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. Tickets cost £9 ( brightonmuseums.org.uk ), and once you get inside there is a treasure trove of art and history. After learning about Brighton’s history as a Regency spa town (and later the Victorian holiday spot of choice), head upstairs to see the museum’s art collection — which until March 16 next year includes images from the the Wildlife Photography of the Year Award. If you have time, then leave the city centre for Seven Dials. This lovely leafy area was heralded as one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the UK by the Times last year, and those who make the trek up the hill to it will be rewarded with some of Brighton’s best tiny shops and bakeries. Wander by Clifton Terrace or Montpellier Crescent for some Regency architecture, then take a seat in one of the area’s great pubs: The Good Companions, The Cow and The Shakespeare’s Head are especially good. And independent shops abound: coffee shop and record store Puck does a great cup ( instagram.com/gettopuck ), while Kindly is worth a browse for its massive range of local food and plant-based products. Making killer cocktails is an art form — but it’s one that the staff at Burnt Orange have mastered and then some. This chic little spot is tucked away down a side street near the seafront, and its low lighting and exposed stone walls make it the perfect place to grab a drink. The menu runs over several pages, which makes choosing hard - but if we had to pick, we’d say the Burnt Orange Martini and Bread and Butter Old Fashioned are the winners (cocktails cost around £11.50, burnt-orange.co.uk) . Peckish? Don’t worry, the food is great too: the celeriac hummus with sesame-butter flatbread is a must, but for those wanting a full meal, dive in. Everything is delicious. For wine lovers, Ten Green Bottles awaits — as does Plateau. Step into the first on Jubilee Street (in the city’s centre) and be greeted with walls full of wines, many of which have been imported from small-batch producers. As if that wasn’t enough, they also do a well-stocked cheeseboard, which comes with wine paired by the team ( instagram.com/tgbottles ). Plateau is all about natural wines: the team are knowledgeable and helpful, and the selection of lesser known wines (such as those from regions like Central Europe) is especially good. ( plateaubrighton.co.uk) . And before dinner, make a stop by Bar Valentino above the theatre ( barvalentino.co.uk ). Ring the bell to be let into a tiny wonderland where cocktails are served in a campy wonderland of red lighting, plush seats and tasselled lampshades. Drink them on the balcony and watch people pass by below. Brighton’s coffee culture is unsurprisingly excellent, which makes the task of finding breakfast a delight rather than a chore. Mange Tout on Trafalgar Square ( mangetoutbrighton.co.uk ) excels on its eggs and the hollandaise sauce is out of this world — but the Flour Pot is also a good shout ( theflourpot.co.uk) . They’re an independent bakery, and offer outside seating — essentially making it the perfect spot to grab a coffee and pastry and people-watch. If both of those are full, Moksha is nice and central, and does a breakfast menu offering pancakes and full English options ( mokshacaffe.co.uk ). For a splash of local authenticity, make a trip to Shelter Hall on the seafront. This revamped food hall is home to some of the city’s best pop-ups. There’s the Three Little Pigs Souvlaki, Kolkati (which originated in London) and cult chicken shop Coqfighter — the options are endless, and the lunches are delicious ( shelterhall.co.uk ). Foodies should be making a beeline for Embers. Tucked down a tiny side street in the Lanes, it’s already made it onto the Michelin guide, and for good reason — food is cooked over an open grill and some of the best you’ll get anywhere in town. If a roast is the goal, then the Three Beast Feast is the one to opt for. Served on a massive platter alongside a generous jug of gravy, it features lamb sausage, a mouthwateringly tender pork and wafer-thin slices of roast beef. Delicious (roasts start from £20pp; embersbrighton.co.uk ). If the weather is nice, head to the seafront and find Pearly Cow. Located in the freshly opened No. 124 hotel , it specialises in both seafood and steak: a dream combination if ever there was one. Switch between oysters and scallops for starters and choose from a selection of fish or aged steaks for the mains, served with a range of sauces. It’s mouthwatering, but there’s a lot: make room (meals cost around £100 for two; pearlycow.co.uk ). A few doors down, there’s also the Coal Shed. The interior is a study in minimalism, but the food is the opposite: small plates, juicy salads (watermelon ceviche, anyone?) and meats cooked over an open fire. Tuck into Cornish crab and aged beef cuts before retiring to the bar for a cocktail (meals cost around £120 for two; coalshed-restaurant.co.uk ). Still hungry? Try Bincho Yakitori in the foodie area of Preston Street. It’s always booked out, so make sure you reserve a table in advance, but those who manage to make it will be rewarded with tender, grilled skewed of meat, fish and miso aubergine that are absolutely worth the effort (meals cost around £70 for two; www.binchoyakitori.com/food ). In terms of both value and elegance, the newly-opened No. 124 by Guesthouse is the place to be. The chain specialises in renovating heritage buildings into something rather special, and the same is true here: No. 124 is a beautiful little boutique hotel that features artwork by local creatives on the walls and carefully thought-out sea-themed decor in the rooms. Rooms start at a very reasonable £170. Don’t forget to grab a cocktail at the bar before sipping it in one of the many sitting areas scattered around the ground floor. Even better, the first floor boasts a pantry where peckish guests can stock up on snacks — and there’s a spa, Field Day, set to open in the spring. If you can, grab a room with a sea view: the sight of the beach through the windows on a sunny morning as you wake up cannot be beaten. (Rooms start from £170; guesthousehotels.co.uk ). From London board a GTR service for Brighton, usually Thameslink, from London Bridge, Victoria or Blackfriars. Tickets cost from £9 in advance ( gtrailway.com ).