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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Colby Rogers scored 28 points and Moussa Cisse had 13 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as Memphis defeated No. 16 MIssissippi 87-70 on Saturday. PJ Haggerty finished with 17 points as Memphis (10-3) won for the third time in four games. Sean Pedulla led Ole Miss (11-2) with 13 points and four assists. Jaylen Murray scored 12 and Malik Dia 11 as the Rebels had their five-game winning streak halted. Memphis' defense caused early problems for the Rebels, and the Tigers extended their lead to double digits. But, Ole Miss made five straight field goals, including a string of 3-pointers, to get back into the game before halftime, trailing by just two points at the break. The Tigers opened the second half on a 14-4 run and extended their lead to as many as 13 points near the midway point of the second half. Ole Miss: The Rebels are 24-2 in non-conference games since Chris Beard took over last season, the only other loss to Purdue on Nov. 29. Memphis: The Tigers entered with two straight home losses, to Arkansas State and Mississippi State. From the start, Cisse played inspired. The first play was set up for a Cisse dunk, part of Memphis getting off to a good start. His inside game complemented Rogers' scoring from the outside. Ole Miss commits less than nine turnovers a game while forcing 16.7 per game for opponents. The Memphis defense caused eight Rebel miscues before halftime. While the Rebels cut down on the turnovers in the second half, Memphis defenders continued to cause problems. Ole Miss opens SEC play on Jan. 4 against Georgia. Memphis travels to Florida Atlantic on Thursday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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In a historic effort which blends modern engineering with mythological inspiration, authorities in Uttar Pradesh have unified three distinct streams of the Ganga river to ensure uninterrupted water flow at the Sangam. For the unversed, the Sangam is the sacred confluence of the Yamuna, Ganga, and mythical Saraswati rivers. This initiative aims to enhance the spiritual experience for millions of devotees expected to attend the Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26. The project is seen as a modern-day parallel to the legend of Bhagirath, who, according to Hindu mythology, brought the sacred Ganga to Earth through his intense penance. “The initiative echoes the mythological tale of Bhagirath. This project ensures uninterrupted Ganga water flow at Sangam, where over 400 million pilgrims will take a holy dip,” said Vijay Anand, Nodal Officer for Mahakumbh. Over time, the Ganga had split into three streams between Shastri Bridge and Sangam Nose, reducing its sanctity and complicating pilgrimage planning. The division disrupted fairground arrangements, limiting bathing space and creating logistical challenges for the Mahakumbh. The Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department restored the Ganga’s original course by merging its three streams into one, expanding the bathing area and simplifying arrangements for pilgrims. “Linking the three streams into one was a challenging yet necessary task,” said Anand. “It ensures that pilgrims can bathe in the sacred waters without disruption, making their spiritual experience more fulfilling.” The unification has created an additional 22 hectares of bathing space. “This expansion allows thousands of devotees to bathe simultaneously at a central location, reducing congestion and ensuring a seamless experience,” said Manish Srivastava, a technical advisor for the project. The engineering feat involved deploying three massive dredging machines based on detailed surveys. However, stabilising the machines against the Ganga’s swift currents and high water levels proved to be a significant challenge. The strong flow frequently destabilised the heavy machinery, bending discharge pipes and damaging key components. Engineers secured the dredgers with large anchors, pontoon bridges, and thick ropes to withstand the river’s force. “Restoring the river’s original course was a daunting task, but our team worked tirelessly, overcoming every challenge,” Srivastava added. After continuous dredging in three shifts, the streams were successfully unified. To prepare the expanded fairground, over five lakh metric tonnes of sand were used to level the area, ensuring accessibility and readiness for the millions of devotees expected to gather. In addition to restoring the river’s course, the UP Jal Nigam (Urban) has taken measures to maintain the Ganga’s purity. A Rs 55 crore geotube technology-based treatment plant has been established in Salori to treat wastewater from 22 untapped city drains. “The plant is currently undergoing trial runs and will be fully operational by January 1,” said Saurabh Kumar, Executive Engineer of Jal Nigam (Urban). Using geotube technology, the facility can treat 40-50 per cent of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and around 80 per cent of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The water undergoes further purification through hydrogen peroxide and ozonation. Ozonation replaces traditional chlorination to avoid harming aquatic life while effectively eliminating faecal bacteria. The entire treatment process is monitored using advanced OCEMS technology. With the unification of the Ganga’s streams and advanced wastewater management in place, Mahakumbh-2025 promises to be a more organized, sacred, and environmentally sustainable gathering. “With these strategic measures in place, Mahakumbh-2025 is set to provide a more organised, sacred, and environmentally sustainable experience for millions of devotees gathering at Prayagraj’s revered Sangam,” Anand went on to add.Lindsey Vonn takes another step in comeback at age 40, competes in a pair of downhills
Justin Herbert threw three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers booked their place in the NFL playoffs with a blowout 40-7 win at the New England Patriots on Saturday. The Patriots, who suffered a sixth straight loss, were booed off the field by the remaining fans at Gillette Stadium as they fell to 3-13 on the season. But for the Chargers it was a job well done as the confident Herbert ensured a second post-season place in three seasons with another accomplished quarterback display. Herbert completed 28 of 38 passes and threw for 281 yards against a Patriots defense that caused few issues against the passing game. The Chargers took the lead late in the first quarter thanks to a beautiful 23-yard Herbert pass, superbly caught by the diving Derius Davis. After a Cameron Dicker field goal early in the second, Herbert found rookie receiver Ladd McConkey at the back of the end-zone with a pinpoint pass to make it 17-0. Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye had been forced out of the game in the first quarter after suffering a hit to the head by Cam Hart when running down the sideline. But Maye, who had been cleared to return for the second quarter, showed he was in good shape with a fine 36-yard touchdown pass to DeMario Douglas to give the Patriots some hope. But the Chargers ran away with the game with Herbert again connecting with McConkey, this time with a 40-yard pass down the middle and a two-yard rush from J.K Dobbins in the fourth completed the rout. Herbert's performance meant he set a new record for the most passing yards in the first five years of an NFL career -- passing Peyton Manning's tally of 20,618 yards. But the quarterback, who has yet to win a playoff game, was quick to give credit for his achievement to his team-mates. "It says so much about the guys we had catching those passes and a great offensive line giving me the time to get the ball off and (the defense) getting me the ball back," he said. "I couldn't have done it without them," he added. The Denver Broncos can clinch a place in the playoffs when they face the Bengals in Cincinnati later on Saturday. sev/nf