
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara released a statement Friday slamming the "100% false" media reports that suggested he had thrown his final pass for the Hawkeyes. McNamara has been sidelined since sustaining a concussion during the Oct. 26 win against Northwestern. Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan has started the last two games for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) but is out with an ankle injury for Saturday's game at Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said earlier this week that Jackson Stratton will be the likely starter against the Terrapins if McNamara is unavailable. McNamara's cloudy status prompted speculation on a podcast this week that he was "not mentally ready to play." The podcast hosts from the Des Moines Register and The Athletic also suggested that McNamara -- who played three years at Michigan (2020-22) before transferring to Iowa -- is not "fit to play quarterback in the Big Ten right now." "We don't want to bury his career yet, but it does seem like that interception against Northwestern was his last snap as a Hawkeye," Leistikow said. McNamara, who passed for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games this season, released a statement updating his current status. "My status is the same as it's always been -- a proud member of this football team," he said. McNamara said he has not yet been cleared to play. He said he was cleared to practice on Sunday but suffered an "adverse reaction" and was unable to practice this week and therefore unable to travel with the team to Maryland. "I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequently as possible," McNamara said. "I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win." Including his time with the Wolverines, McNamara has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 4,703 yards with 31 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 34 games. --Field Level MediaCruz Beckham is not letting online trolls get to him as he promotes his music. The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham shared a teaser for his new track For Ya Love on his social media platforms over Christmas, which sparked all sorts of reactions—including nepotism taunts. The 19-year-old Cruz hit back timely with his two cents on nepotism, saying, "Jesus is also a nepo baby." This didn't end there as Cruz responded to another comment that said "Bet he had mega money and training," to which the aspiring musician replied, "Not at all. Just a guitar." It's reported that Cruz deleted his controversial comment about Jesus 12 hours later on Boxing Day, per Mirror . A post shared by CRUZ (@cruzbeckham) Besides Cruz, his older brother Brooklyn has also been at the centre of criticism for fluctuating career aspirations and lack of a steady full-time job. Brooklyn is now apparently a wine buff after ditching football and photography. The 25-year-old Brooklyn was also dubbed "Nepo Spice" in January 2023 when he chatted about his passion for fashion in a Vogue feature with his wife, Nicola Peltz, where the lovebirds gave fans a glimpse into their closet. Vogue captioned the footage: "You could say that @brooklynbeckham loves @nicolapeltzbeckham's style. Like, really loves it. As seen on the latest episode of #vogue7days7looks." Critics took charge immediately, "Is this Brooklyn Beckham... the Brooklyn Beckham, chef, photographer, stylist extraordinaire," one TikTok user teased. "Dude is cosplaying a different career every other week," another commented, while a third joked, "He's doing a free trial of everything." Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star known from The Hills and Celebrity Big Brother , threw some shade with a sarcastic quip, "Not just a chef and photographer he also celeb stylist." Another critic chimed in with a dig at Brooklyn's indecisiveness, "Another career choice, make up your mind Nepo Spice," while a TikTok user cheekily suggested: "I hope the next episode will be Brooklyn cosplaying as plumber or surgeon!" Brooklyn, despite his various career attempts, hasn't quite found his niche yet. The eldest child of football legend David Beckham once dropped out from Arsenal's youth team in 2015 for not securing a scholarship to stay on at the academy. He then tried his luck with modelling and appeared in a music video for The Vamps in 2015, and bagged an incredible gig working under fashion photographer Rankin. His stint at Parsons School of Design ended prematurely when he dropped out. His foray into the world of photography with the 2017 book What I See lacked stellar reviews, leading to disappointing sales. Brooklyn has now turned his attention to the kitchen.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetkounmpo had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four assists and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game skid with a 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Damien Lillard had 15 points and 11 assists and Bobby Portis added 23 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Bucks won for the 10th time in 13 games. Dennis Schroder had 34 points and 10 assists, Cam Johnson scored 26 points and Nic Claxton added 21 points and nine rebounds as the Nets lost for the fourth time in five games, falling to 4-13 against Eastern Conference foes. Takeaways Milwaukee: Lillard’s streak of six straight 25-point games ended. Antetokounmpo had his NBA-best 14th game with at least 30 points. Brooklyn: Schroder led Brooklyn in scoring for the fourth time this season, surpassing 30 points for the third time. He is averaging 31.5 points in two games against Milwaukee this season and has 493 points in 31 career games against the Bucks. Key moment Brooklyn led 108-104 after Schroder's jumper with 3:08 left, but Milwaukee countered by scoring 15 of the game’s final 20 points. Bucks forward Khris Middleton, playing in just his third game this season while recovering from bilateral ankle surgery, scored seven points in the fourth quarter. Portis put Milwaukee ahead for good, 109-108, with a 3-pointer with 2:08 left. Key stat Brooklyn snapped Milwaukee’s 15-game streak of holding opponents to below 50% shooting. The Nets were just the fourth team to make more than 50% of its field goals against the Bucks. Milwaukee improved to 1-3 in games in which it allows a team to shoot better than 50%. After making just 8 of 22 field goals (36.4%) in the first quarter, the Nets shot 56% over the final 36 minutes. Up next Milwaukee hosts Orlando in an NBA Cup quarterfinal Tuesday. Brooklyn is at Memphis on Friday. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA Pat Pickens, The Associated Press
Cardata Announces Integration with Concur Expense to Optimize Vehicle ReimbursementMoreover, China's pursuit of progress is evident in its ambitious reform agenda and investment in innovation and technology. Through initiatives such as "Made in China 2025" and the Belt and Road Initiative, China is actively working towards transforming its economy into a more advanced and sustainable model. By prioritizing high-quality development over sheer growth figures, China is striving to enhance its competitiveness and adaptability in the global marketplace.On the other hand, Lazio will be no pushovers, as they have a strong squad led by the likes of Ciro Immobile, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Luis Alberto. Under the guidance of manager Simone Inzaghi, Lazio has been playing attractive and attacking football, posing a threat to any team they face. The battle in midfield between Inter's Arturo Vidal and Lazio's Milinkovic-Savic will be crucial in determining the outcome of this match.
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BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal serves during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall, in Malaga, southern Spain, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. 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(AP Photo/Tamuna Kulumbegashvili) Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque, right, attempts to score while Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) and Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) keep the puck out of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario misses the third goal during the Nations League soccer match between Italy and France, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. 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(AP Photo/Ben McKeown) Get local news delivered to your inbox!One of the major issues that have sparked outrage among Tencent Video members is the diminishing availability of exclusive and premium content. Subscribers have reported a decrease in the number of new releases, original series, and blockbuster movies that were previously accessible only to members. Instead, many of these exclusive titles have been made available to non-members for free or at a lower cost, leaving paying members feeling shortchanged.On the other hand, supporters of LeBron James argue that his playing time should not be restricted, as he continues to perform at an elite level and is crucial to the success of his team. They emphasize that LeBron's impact goes beyond scoring and statistics, as his leadership and playmaking abilities elevate the performance of his teammates on the court.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This January, Carolrhoda Booksâ, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group TM , presents And, Too, the Fox by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and illustrated by Gaby D'Alessandro. First published in Limón's most recent poetry collection, The Hurting Kind , this poem blooms in picture book format and cultivates a sense of wonder and imagination in young readers observing the natural world. The fox meanders through a landscape set in Kentucky, Limón's home state. Flora and fauna from other poems in The Hurting Kind adorn every spread, incorporating more of Limón's work within the woodlands, prairie, and suburbs pictured. Readers watch the fox enjoy tender moments of rest in soft grasses, swift hunting on bouncy feet, and furious digging. Limón maintains a sense of respectful distance between the reader and the fox, pondering his unconcerned, private existence. Gentle, precise poetry meditates on the quiet spaces the fox inhabits, while D'Alessandro's fluid brushstrokes flush each page with life and movement. The artwork's use of light and color offer blushing sunsets, hazy blue skies, and mystic evenings which evoke a sense of magic in the world's most peaceful moments. This heartfelt story will appeal to poetry and nature lovers of all ages. Praise for And, Too, The Fox : "The wonder and reverence conveyed through the text and the fluidity of the illustrations result in a smooth and calming experience that will leave readers awed at the beauty of nature. A grounded yet ethereal blend of verse and vulpine sentiments."—starred, Kirkus Reviews "Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp through his world." —starred, School Library Journal "In soaring lines of poetry that feel as graceful as the creature they describe, Limón ( In Praise of Mystery ) considers a fox seen in a fenced backyard . . . The sense of having entered the world of a wild animal for a few unexpected moments lingers in this refreshing picture book encounter."— Publishers Weekly About the Author and Illustrator: Ada Limón is the author of six books of poetry, including The Carrying , which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. Her most recent book of poetry, The Hurting Kind , was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize. She is the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States and the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. As the Poet Laureate, her signature project is called You Are Here and focuses on how poetry can help connect us to the natural world. Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in NYC. She attended Altos de Chavón in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York to complete her studies at Parsons School of Design. Gaby's work has been recognized by Communication Arts , The Society of Illustrators , 3x3 , American Illustration, and Latin American Ilustración. Her illustrated books include The Cot in the Living Room and Stolen Science . About the Publisher: Carolrhoda Booksâ, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group TM , has been publishing high-quality, award-winning books since 1959. Our picture books spark children’s imaginations and offer new ways of looking at the world. Our middle-grade books stand out not only for their quality, but also for the breadth of genres encompassed, from coming-of-age stories to exceptional nonfiction to mysteries. Carolrhoda authors and illustrators have been honored with awards such as a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Book Award, the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award. We believe that all children should be able to find themselves in the pages of a book. Find us on all social media platforms at @LernerBooks and look inside at lernerbooks.com. And, Too, the Fox January 2025 $18.99 Hardcover, Jacketed eBook Also Available Ages 5 - 9 HC: 979-8-7656-3925- 2 32 Pages ● 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 Attachments And, Too, the Fox And, Too, the FoxWorld Record 12:13: North Korean Women's Team Seizes the Initiative in Weightlifting Showdown!
The vulnerability is particularly concerning because Cisco Nexus switches are widely used in data centers and enterprise networks to facilitate communication between different devices. Any compromise of these switches could have far-reaching consequences, including data breaches, network outages, and loss of sensitive information.In conclusion, the decision to sign a 32-year-old free agent attacker for Barcelona is not a straightforward one. While the player may offer experience, leadership, and quality on the pitch, there are legitimate concerns about his ability to adapt to Barcelona's style of play and the physical demands of top-level football. Ultimately, the club's hierarchy and coaching staff must carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a final decision on whether this aging attacker is truly suitable for Barcelona. Only time will tell if this potential signing will prove to be a successful addition to the squad or a risky gamble that may not pay off in the long run.