Published 6:39 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 By Data Skrive As they gear up to square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-1) on Sunday, November 24 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET, the Toronto Raptors (4-12) have four players currently listed on the injury report. The Cavaliers have listed seven injured players. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. The Cavaliers enter this contest after a 128-100 win against the Pelicans on Wednesday. Ty Jerome scored a team-leading 29 points for the Cavaliers in the win. The Raptors’ most recent game on Thursday ended in a 110-105 victory over the Timberwolves. RJ Barrett scored a team-leading 31 points for the Raptors in the win. Name Position Status Injury PPG RPG APG Darius Garland PG Questionable Groin 20.6 2.4 7.0 Caris LeVert SG Questionable Knee 11.8 2.9 4.5 Dean Wade PF Questionable Ankle 5.5 4.2 1.5 Isaac Okoro SG Questionable Ankle 5.9 2.1 1.5 Sam Merrill SG Questionable Ankle 6.8 1.6 1.5 Emoni Bates SF Out Knee Max Strus SF Out Ankle Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Name Position Status Injury PPG RPG APG Bruce Brown PG Out Knee Kelly Olynyk C Questionable Back Bruno Fernando C Questionable Ankle 3.5 3.4 1.1 Immanuel Quickley PG Questionable Elbow 15.3 2.0 4.0 Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Schumer urges Congress to use precise techology for demystifying drone sightings in NYC
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Hunter Sallis poured in 31 points and Wake Forest needed most of those in a 67-57 home victory against Detroit Mercy on Saturday at Winston-Salem, N.C. Davin Cosby had 11 points as the Demon Deacons (6-1) won their second straight since their only loss, which came a week earlier at Xavier. But it wasn't easy as the visiting Titans (3-3) were persistent as they trimmed a 19-point deficit to nine points with plenty of time remaining (5:54). Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 15 points and TJ Nadeau had 13 points and nine rebounds off the Detroit Mercy bench despite shooting 1-for-8 on 3-pointers. Jared Lary added 10 points. Wake Forest doubled up the Titans in 3-point production by making 10 compared to Detroit Mercy's five. But the Demon Deacons took more than half of their attempts (61) from beyond the 3-point arc (35). As a result, they were just 9-for-13 on free throws. The Titans also held a 48-31 advantage in rebounding. Some of that might have been attributed to the absence of Wake Forest center Efton Reid III, who has been dealing with migraines. Detroit Mercy trailed 36-23 at halftime, but Wake Forest couldn't put the Titans away. Sallis shot 12-for-18 from the field and made five 3-point shots. He ended up two points shy of his career-high mark. Sallis came through with clutch shots, including a 3-pointer to go up by 12 with 4:59 left. Cosby had three 3-pointers before hitting his lone 2-point basket with 3:33 left to push the lead back to 14. The Titans shot only 5-for-19 on 3-pointers and they checked in at 33.3 percent overall from the field. Detroit Mercy was charged with 14 turnovers compared to only five for Wake Forest. Detroit Mercy was coming off Wednesday night's victory at Ball State. That outcome marked the team's first true road triumph since February 2023, but the Titans couldn't duplicate it. --Field Level Media
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ray'Sean Taylor had 18 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 100-52 win over Eureka on Sunday. Taylor finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range for the Cougars (7-4). Jordan Pickett shot 4 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 17 points. Ring Malith had 16 points and shot 6 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Raymond Bandzoumouna Jr. led the way for the Red Devils with 10 points. Sam DeJesus added eight points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) From a landmark deal to fund conservation to chilling news about greenhouse gas emissions, 2024 was a rollercoaster year for the planet. Here's a closer look at some of the most memorable environmental moments of the last 12 months, shaped by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)UNEP hosts that underpin the global environmental movement. Hundreds of migratory species in peril February Nearly half of the migratory species listed in a key UN treaty are in decline, finds a report from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. More than one in five of those species are facing extinction, say researchers, who pin much of the blame on human-induced habitat loss. UN lauds groundbreaking efforts to restore nature February UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN recognize seven landmark initiatives that are reviving the natural world. From Pakistan to Peru, the efforts are expected to restore 40 million hectares of landscapes and seascapes and create 500,000 jobs. Torrent of trash inundating the planet February A UNEP-backed study finds that municipal waste is set to rise by two-thirds by 2050, with all that rubbish expected to weigh heavily on the environment and human health. Technology helps expose murky world of sand dredging February A new global monitoring system offers an unprecedented look at the shadowy – and environmentally destructive – world of sand dredging. The Marine Sand Watch uses satellite data, ground tracking stations and artificial intelligence to follow dredging ships around the world. Among other things, it finds that 16 per cent of dredging has occurred in marine reserves designed to protect plants and animals. UN Environment Assembly brings nations together March The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) comes to a close, with countries agreeing to 15 resolutions designed to protect the planet. Among other things, nations promise to rein in pollution from chemicals, combat desertification, protect the ocean, reduce air pollution and better manage freshwater supplies. The result, observers say, demonstrates that despite deep geopolitical divisions, countries can still work together on the environment. Nations vow to limit emissions from building sector March Seventy countries agree to a set of principles designed to reduce the greenhouse emissions that come from the construction and operation of buildings. The sector is responsible for more than one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions. UN launches effort to increase sustainability in minerals supply chain April UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convenes a panel charged with developing a set of voluntary global principles covering the use of minerals critical to renewable energy technology . In September, the panel would release a report, Resourcing the Energy Transition , outlining its recommendations. New fund backs conservation efforts May China and UNEP launch the Kunming Biodiversity Fund , which is designed to support conservation-related projects around the world and support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework , a landmark 2022 deal to halt and reverse nature loss. Island nations call for climate justice May More than three-dozen small-island developing states come together to hash out a plan for spurring sustainable development and tackling climate change, an existential threat for many nations. Courts order action on greenhouse gas emissions May In a series of precedent-setting decisions , courts and international tribunals rule that governments have a legal obligation to address climate change. The rulings come with environmental activists increasingly appealing to the courts to compel countries and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A 2023 UNEP report found the number of such cases more than doubled from 2017 to 2022. Planet celebrates World Environment Day June World Environment Day showcases solutions to drought, desertification and land degradation. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the official celebrations on 5 June, while 4,000 other events take place in 150-plus countries. Heads of state and celebrities from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to actor Leonardo DiCaprio voiced their support for repairing damaged ecosystems. Report reveals depth of environmental crisis in Gaza June A UNEP environmental assessment finds the territory has been swamped in unprecedented levels of pollution, with sewage, debris and often-toxic munitions contaminating soil, water and the air caused by the unfolding conflict. The assessment says that environmental degradation is contributing to humanitarian suffering and risks irreversible damage to Gaza's natural ecosystems, noting that the conflict-related environmental impact could only be fully understood through more detailed sampling and analysis, which should be undertaken as soon as conditions permit. . Science-policy panel takes shape June During talks in Switzerland, countries move closer to creating a new body that would provide policymakers with science-based recommendations for dealing with pollution, chemicals and waste. The effort is designed to limit the often-catastrophic effects of pollution, which is responsible for 9 million premature deaths a year, according to the Lancet. In Nepal, tigers stage a comeback July Nepal's long-threatened population of tigers continues to grow thanks in a large part to an award-winning effort to restore their primary habitat. The initiative, which covers a part of the Himalayan foothills known as the Terai Arc, has helped tiger numbers triple since 2009. Preparing for the environmental challenges of tomorrow July UNEP's Navigating New Horizons identifies eight critical global shifts, including the emergence of digital technologies, that have major implications for the shared environment. The report is part of UNEP's growing efforts to anticipate and prepare for future challenges and opportunities. Swimmers return to Paris' Seine River August During the Summer Olympics in Paris, the Seine River plays host to several swimming events, marking the first time in a century the long-polluted waterway has been officially open to swimmers. The Seine's rebound – result of a US$1.5 billion cleanup operation – is seen as a sign of hope for other neglected waterways. Countries ink landmark deal to rekindle sustainable development September World leaders adopt the Pact for the Future, a ground-breaking international agreement designed to lay the foundation for a just, sustainable and peaceful global order. The environment features prominently in the accord, which emphasizes the need to transition away from fossil fuels, curtail plastic and chemical pollution, and safeguard biodiversity. Nations confront growing threat of superbugs September During the UN General Assembly in New York, countries vow to cut the number of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance, which claims nearly 5 million lives annually. Publication charts environmental fallout of AI September An issues note from UNEP casts a spotlight on the growing environmental footprint of artificial intelligence. The publication says the sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of water and electricity. It calls for a systemic global effort to catalogue those impacts. World tracking towards debilitating warming October UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2024 reveals that the world is on pace for a potentially catastrophic temperature rise of between 2.6°C and 3.1°C this century, and that to keep alive the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions must fall by more than 40 per cent by 2030. The report came just days before the World Meteorological Organization predicted 2024 would be the hottest year on record. Countries finalize long-awaited deal on financing conservation November At the UN Biodiversity Conference , nations reach a landmark agreement on digitally held genetic data that could channel tens of billions of dollars to conservation. Countries also make a milestone decision to strengthen the role of Indigenous Peoples and people of African descent in safeguarding biodiversity. On the sidelines of the conference, UNEP launches the Protected Planet Report , which concludes countries are making tangible progress in the effort to safeguard 30 per cent of the Earth by 2030 but need to speed up their work. Report calls for massive investments in climate adaption November Amid scorching heat, punishing droughts and record floods, UNEP's Adaptation Gap Report 2024 calls for countries to dramatically scale up the amount of money they devote to adapting to climate change. A few weeks later, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), the world would agree to triple the amount of climate-related financing for developing countries and launch a centralized market for carbon trading. New system charts releases of potent greenhouse gas November With COP29 in full swing, UNEP reveals that a high-tech system it developed has pinpointed 1,200 major leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. However action to now plug these leaks must accelerate. Countries advance agreement on plastic pollution December During talks in the Republic of Korea, countries move closer to finalizing a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Representatives from more than 170 nations agree to a so-called Chair's Text , which will serve as starting point for renewed negotiations in 2025. Nations resolve to take on drought December At a UN conference to combat desertification, countries agree to commit US$12 billion to restoring land and improving drought resilience, while promising to ramp public and private financing for 80 drought-wracked nations. Dramatic changes needed to protect web of life December Fundamental shifts in how people interact with the natural world are urgently needed to safeguard life on Earth, warns a report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The report comes amid a biodiversity crisis that is seeing 1 million species pushed towards extinction. Meanwhile, another IPBES report examines the links between environmental, social and economic crises, and offers policymakers a suite of potential solutions. UNEP honours environmental pioneers December UNEP announces the six winners of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour. The awards recognize environmental pioneers helping to restore land, combat desertification and build resilience to drought. Laureates include Brazil's first female indigenous minister, and a Romanian environmental defender who has undertaken a decades-long campaign against illegal logging. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Online Opioid Addiction Treatment Market Industry Dynamics and Contributions by GetSuboxone, Bright Heart Health, Better Life Partners, SMHWI, iRecovery, MedMark, CleanSlate, Boulder CareChildren of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” after meeting her and her wealthy father at an Idaho conference known as “summer camp for billionaires,” according to Tuesday court filings in the price-fixing lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court in 2022. Although it’s always been assumed that such favoritism exists, the filings offer a rare peek at the often secret deliberations of university heads and admissions officials. They show how schools admit otherwise unqualified wealthy children because their parents have connections and could possibly donate large sums down the line, raising questions about fairness. Stuart Schmill, the dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, wrote in a 2018 email that the university admitted four out of six applicants recommended by then-board chairman Robert Millard, including two who “we would really not have otherwise admitted.” The two others were not admitted because they were “not in the ball park, or the push from him was not as strong.” In the email, Schmill said Millard was careful to play down his influence on admissions decisions, but he said the chair also sent notes on all six students and later met with Schmill to share insight “into who he thought was more of a priority.” The filings are the latest salvo in a lawsuit that claims that 17 of the nation’s most prestigious colleges colluded to reduce the competition for prospective students and drive down the amount of financial aid they would offer, all while giving special preference to the children of wealthy donors. “That illegal collusion resulted in the defendants providing far less aid to students than would have been provided in a free market,” said Robert Gilbert, an attorney for the plaintiffs. Since the lawsuit was filed, 10 of the schools have reached settlements to pay out a total of $284 million, including payments of up to $2,000 to current or former students whose financial aid might have been shortchanged over a period of more than two decades. They are Brown, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt and Yale. Johns Hopkins is working on a settlement and the six schools still fighting the lawsuit are the California Institute of Technology, Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania. MIT called the lawsuit and the claims about admissions favoritism baseless. “MIT has no history of wealth favoritism in its admissions; quite the opposite,” university spokesperson Kimberly Allen said. “After years of discovery in which millions of documents were produced that provide an overwhelming record of independence in our admissions process, plaintiffs could cite just a single instance in which the recommendation of a board member helped sway the decisions for two undergraduate applicants." In a statement, Penn also said the case is meritless that the evidence shows that it doesn't favor students whose families have donated or pledged money to the Ivy League school. “Plaintiffs’ whole case is an attempt to embarrass the University about its purported admission practices on issues totally unrelated to this case," the school said. Notre Dame officials also called the case baseless. “We are confident that every student admitted to Notre Dame is fully qualified and ready to succeed,” a university spokesperson said in a statement. The South Bend, Indiana, school, though, did apparently admit wealthy students with subpar academic backgrounds. According to the new court filings, Don Bishop, who was then associate vice president for enrollment at Notre Dame, bluntly wrote about the “special interest” admits in a 2012 email, saying that year's crop had poorer academic records than the previous year's. The 2012 group included 38 applicants who were given a “very low” academic rating, Bishop wrote. He said those students represented “massive allowances to the power of the family connections and funding history,” adding that “we allowed their high gifting or potential gifting to influence our choices more this year than last year.” The final line of his email: “Sure hope the wealthy next year raise a few more smart kids!” Some of the examples pointed to in this week's court filings showed that just being able to pay full tuition would give students an advantage. During a deposition, a former Vanderbilt admissions director said that in some cases, a student would get an edge on the waitlist if they didn’t need financial aid. The 17 schools were part of a decades-old group that got permission from Congress to come up with a shared approach to awarding financial aid. Such an arrangement might otherwise violate antitrust laws, but Congress allowed it as long as the colleges all had need-blind admissions policies, meaning they wouldn't consider a student’s financial situation when deciding who gets in. The lawsuit argues that many colleges claimed to be need-blind but routinely favored the children of alumni and donors. In doing so, the suit says, the colleges violated the Congressional exemption and tainted the entire organization. The group dissolved in recent years when the provision allowing the collaboration expired. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org .
Late-night South Korean antics a surprise to allEach week, “Flying Horse” features dozens of Central Illinois children’s thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: Christmas/favorite holiday White Christmas: I like a white Christmas. It is the best because you can play outside and build a snowman. Andrea Gavilan Grade 3, Cedar Ridge Easter: I love Easter. I love celebrating Jesus rising from the dead and died on the cross for our sin. I like going to church on Easter, too. I like eating dinner with my family. Wyatt Moore Grade 4, Centennial Favorite holiday: My favorite holiday is Christmas because it is Jesus’ birthday, and we all sing Christmas carols. Lane Fogle Grade 2, Corpus Christi Christmas: One of the reasons I like Christmas is that Santa brings me presents. This year, I hope Santa will bring me a baby doll. Grace Bussan Kindergarten, Epiphany Thanksgiving: My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because we spend time with everyone. I like holidays. Valentine’s Day is when you hang out with friends and family. Christmas is when you get gifts. Breyana Washington Grade 1, Epiphany Christmas Eve: On Christmas Eve we get ready for Santa. We make cookies with frosting and sprinkles. We also get a glass of milk ready with cookies. When I get up, I am so excited for Christmas Day. I love getting ready for Christmas. Zelie Rayburn Grade 3, Epiphany Halloween: My favorite holiday is Halloween because Halloween is the only holiday where you can get free candy and dress up in costumes all night. Looking at the houses are fun, too. Taniylah Allen Grade 4, Fairview Decorating: I get to decorate the tree with my family. We get to watch Christmas movies, and if I am lucky I and my family can watch Christmas movies during dinner. Finally, on Christmas Eve we get to do a Christmas exchange in a way. My family comes over and we get to open presents with each other. Avery Mankey Grade 5, Fairview Christmas: My favorite holiday is Christmas because we get all the presents for our family. Another reason is because Santa eats milk and cookies. One more reason is because we get to celebrate the baby Jesus’ birth. Rishika Mundla Grade 2, Glenn Two holidays: My favorite holidays are Christmas and Halloween because Santa sometimes brings stuff that you want and on Halloween, if you want, you can say "Trick or treat!" Hazel Langeni Grade 1, Grove Holi festival: My favorite holiday is Holi. Holi is my favorite because Holi is a festival of colors. We can throw colorful powder on people. Preetam Sannapureddy Grade 3, Grove Best Christmas ever: One Christmas morning I heard my parents downstairs, so I came down. Then I found my stocking full and so many presents under the tree. That was the best Christmas ever. Avery J. Henson Grade 4, Grove A dream: I like decorating the tree. I like drinking hot tea. I like getting and giving gifts. I never throw them off cliffs! Spending time with family is what I love. Christmas is what I dream of! Dean Fish Grade 2, home school Snow: My favorite holiday is Christmas because I have snow at my house, and I go in the snow. I will throw the snowballs at my mom. I make a snow angel with my mom and dad. I make a snowman with my brothers. Jackson Mueller Grade 2, Jefferson Park Family: My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas. My favorite part of Christmas is giving other people cool gifts, being with my family, and the best part is that my birthday is three days before it. We usually go to Oklahoma, but sometimes they come to Bloomington. I also love to cook the cookies and get the carrots and milk ready the night before. Claire Ramsey Grade 2, Northpoint Gifts: My favorite thing about Christmas is giving presents and receiving presents. I also enjoy having fun. Layton Nguyen Grade 5, Northpoint Give thanks: My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because I get to see my whole family. My birthday is the day after Thanksgiving, too. Blakely Ashley Harper Grade 2, Parkside V-Day: I love Valentine’s Day. You get special cards. You get fun bags from your friends. Valentine’s Day means love and kindness. I like the parties at school we have. We get to play the day of. Valentine’s Day never ends. Dawson Curtis Grade 1, Prairieland Fourth of July : My favorite holiday is July Fourth. I can meet my cousins. Their names are Ryan and Michell and Melody. I got a tank firework and another one that shot out little bits. We also got cherry pop. It shot out beautiful red spirals. It was so beautiful. Jack Dong Grade 3, Prairieland Christmas Eve: I have the perfect family traditions on Christmas Eve. First, I go to my cousin's house and play in their big basement. After that, I visit with family members who I haven't talked to in a while. Next, we eat food and treats that everyone pitches in to make. Lastly, we gather around the fire and Christmas tree and open presents. Brayden Kleckner Grade 5, Prairieland Costumes: My favorite holiday is Halloween. We get to dress up as funny people. In December we get presents. We get to celebrate with family. Davion Hosea Grade 3, Sheridan Many holidays: New Years Eve, Fourth of July, Christmas and Advent, Thanksgiving, Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and Veterans Day. Zariah Thomas Grade 2, Stevenson Joy: My favorite holiday is Christmas. I love it because it is a day filled with joy. Faye Dudley Grade 1, Sugar Creek Eat food: My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you get to eat mashed potatoes and meat and having fun. You can also meet people and friends. It’s so much fun. Oliver Tripp Heimer Grade 2, Washington Christmas Day: On Christmas we open presents and after we open presents, we go to my grandma’s house. We stay the night for about 2-3 nights. Ryker Meisner Grade 4, Washington Candy: Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because our house is always like Halloween inside because I get a lot of candy. When I get home from trick-or-treating, my siblings and I like to do a thing called candy trading. Once we are done, we eat some candy and then go to bed. Brooklyn Znider Grade 5, Washington I like Christmas because I get to see family members that I don’t see often. My family and I decorate the tree. My mom makes delicious food. Ashley Samayoa Grade 3, Cedar Ridge Grandma's house: Here are some reasons Christmas at my grandma’s house is so special. One is my grandma, my aunt and my mom make delicious food. Two, we get presents from my grandma, grandpa and aunt and uncle. Azro Yackley Grade 4, Centennial Toys: I like Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday because I get presents. And we don’t have school on Christmas. I get tons of toys. George Gammelgard Grade 2, Corpus Christi Catholic holidays: All my favorite holidays are the three main ones. I love three main holidays because two of them are Catholic and one of them is saying what you are thankful for. I love Christmas because of all the joy. Caroline Herr Grade 1, Epiphany Wake up early: When it is Christmas, I wake up at 1:00 in the morning and I open my presents. When I’m down the stairs it is super dark, so I turn on the light. I also turn on my fireplace. Philip Ortega Grade 3, Epiphany Yummy food: Mine is Thanksgiving. First you get to say thanks to your friends and family. Next, you can eat lots of delicious food. Lastly, you can play games after you eat. I love Thanksgiving! Jazariah Conner Grade 4, Fairview Holiday travel: First, one thing about my favorite holiday is that we get to decorate around the house, and it is really fun doing that. Next, another thing about my favorite holiday is that we get to go to Ecuador during that time, so we can celebrate with my family, but sadly, we don’t get to go this year. Shannon Alomoto Casco Grade 5, Fairview Diwali: For Christmas I want a hoverboard. The reason is because I used to have one, so I know how to ride it. My sister and I can ride on it. My favorite holiday is Diwali. I like it because we get to shoot fireworks. It’s an Indian festival, the festival of lights. Adhrit Sinha Grade 2, Glenn My birthday: My favorite holiday is Easter because my birthday is around that day. Lucy Ersland Grade 1, Grove Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Day are some of the holidays that make the next few weeks special. Publication dates : Dec. 8, 15, 22 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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The No. 5 team in the CFP rankings entering the weekend lost by 23 points (albeit to the No. 2 team). No. 7 and No. 9 both lost to 5-5 opponents, and No. 7 got blown out. No. 15 and No. 16 lost to 4-6 opponents, and No. 12 nearly lost to a 2-8 foe. No. 14 nearly came back from 21-0 down (and nearly completed the funniest Hail Mary of all time) but didn't. On the 13th official Saturday of the 2024 season, college football lost its damn mind. Granted, the two biggest upstart stories of the season, Indiana and Army, took wicked roundhouse rights from two of the best (and meanest) teams in the country, but nothing else really made much sense Saturday. The chaos made some convoluted title races simpler -- for example, by simply staying quiet and beating UMass (while giving up a few too many rushing yards, to be honest), Georgia clinched a spot in the SEC championship game when everyone else stumbled. But other races are almost indecipherable. Case in point: There's an eight-way Big 12 tie still on the table. It is November's curse that so many messy, chaotic and incredibly important things happen, and instead of basking in them, we must immediately move on and brace for the next round of mess. Week 13's primary job was to set the table for Rivalry Week, which will give us countless games and storylines to track. And because of Thanksgiving, we have less time than normal to prepare. So let's look back on Week 13 ... by looking forward to Week 14. Here are the 43 most important and relevant rivalry games to follow, 24 of which could have some impact on the CFP. All gas, no brakes. (All times are Eastern.) Jump to a section: At-large CFP bids Group of 5 CFP bid Conference races | Bowl eligibility Week 13 surprises Heisman of week | Favorite games Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $11.99/mo. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? 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Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.