Govt inspects Siaya projects, commits to fast-track completionB.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industryFantasy football managers frustrated with Christian McCaffrey should feel comfortable picking him again next year ... 'cause he just promised to "come back better" in 2025 from his recent rash of injuries. The three-time Pro Bowl running back made the vow in an emotional message on his Instagram page Wednesday ... just a few days after the 49ers placed him on injured reserve with a PCL injury. "This wasn’t my year," he admitted in the note, "and sometimes when it rains, it pours. You can feel sorry for yourself and listen to the birds, or you can hold the line. I’m grateful for the support of everyone in my corner and promise I’ll work smarter and harder than ever to come back better from this." McCaffrey -- the consensus No. 1 pick in FF drafts this past summer -- played in just four games for SF this season, spending the entire first half of the year on the bench battling Achilles tendonitis. He had played well in his November return, but after injuring his knee against Buffalo, his 2024 season is now in jeopardy. Still, he made it clear he's not going to be discouraged. "Football is the greatest game on the planet to me," the 28-year-old said. "I love that you can find out exactly who you are without ever saying a word. It lifts you up and breaks you down and it can happen fast." "I love my teammates," he continued, "I love the 9ers, and I love football. God doesn’t miss. Onward."
Critics questioned Suarez's commitment and ability, overlooking the challenges he faced with injuries and adaptation. The narrative surrounding his time at Arsenal shifted from one of promise and potential to one of disappointment and failure, unfairly placing the blame on Suarez for circumstances beyond his control.It’s Friday, December 13, and the Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) and Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. The Lakers are currently 5-8 on the road with a point differential of -4, while the Timberwolves have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Listen to the Rotoworld Basketball Show for the latest fantasy player news, waiver claims, roster advice and more from our experts all season long. Click here or download it wherever you get your podcasts. Game details & how to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves live today Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 8 pm EST Site: Target Center City: Minneapolis, MN Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page , along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Game odds for Lakers vs. Timberwolves The latest odds as of Friday: Odds: LA Lakers (+285), Minnesota Timberwolves (-360) Spread: Timberwolves -8.5 Over/Under: 214.5 points That gives the Lakers an implied team point total of 106.15, and the Timberwolves 110.58. Want to know which sportsbook is offering the best lines for every game on the NBA calendar? Check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool to get all the latest updated info from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM & more! Expert picks & predictions for Friday Lakers vs. Timberwolves game Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell’s (@VmoneySports) Top Play: D’Angelo Russell Under 29.5 PRA (-115) “D-Lo had 15 and 28 PRA in two meetings with Minnesota and even though LeBron James is out and Russell is coming off a season-high 28 points versus Portland, this is a fade spot. Against teams D-Lo has seen more than once, he averages 21.3 PRA in that second or third meeting with totals of 12, 28, 24, 23, 23, 18 versus the Grizzlies, Raptors, Suns, Spurs and Timberwolves -- staying Under 29.5 PRA all six times.” Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals. Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Lakers & Timberwolves game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Lakers at -8.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the OVER on the Game Total of 214.5. Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar! Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Friday The Lakers have lost 14 of their last 17 games as an underdog The Under is 4-1 in the Timberwolves’ last 5 matchups against Western Conference teams The Timberwolves have failed to cover in 11 of their 17 matchups against Western Conference teams this season The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 15 home games against the Lakers If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick’s insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: - Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) - Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) - Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) - Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)Ibrahim: Leveraging Tech, Innovation For High-Quality Produce In Farming
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The acquired outfielder in exchange for third baseman , pitcher and prospect Cam Smith, the teams announced on Friday. Tucker, 27, has a career .870 OPS over seven seasons with the Astros. He's entering his final year of team control -- which means he'll be a free agent after next season -- and is likely to make around $18 million through the arbitration process. He'll become the Cubs starting right fielder with relegated to designated hitter duty -- at least for now. The team still employs INF/OF , but he's likely to be moved in a separate trade, sources told ESPN. Tucker played in only 78 games last season due to a shin injury -- but will still be the Cubs' best player. The team has been searching for star-quality production on offense, and they might have found it in the three-time All-Star, who finished fifth in AL MVP voting in 2023. Paredes, 25, spent a half season with the Cubs after being acquired from the Rays in July. He'll likely serve as a replacement for at third base if he leaves Houston via free agency. Paredes is a dead pull hitter, useful for the short left field fences at Minute Maid Park. He hit 19 home runs last season and has a career .755 OPS over five big league seasons. Wesneski, 27, has appeared in 68 career games for the Cubs, including 22 as a starter. He has a career 3.93 ERA pitching as a swingman over the past three seasons. He was acquired from the Yankees at the summer trade deadline in 2022. Smith, 21, was the 14th overall pick out of Florida State in last year's amateur draft. He made headlines during his short pro debut, hitting home runs in six straight games for Single-A Myrtle Beach in August. He played mostly third base in college.The GST Council, during its 55th meeting in Jaisalmer, addressed several key issues related to the financial sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that payment aggregators handling transactions below ₹2,000 get GST exemptions. Share Market View All Nifty Gainers View All Company Value Change %Change Payment aggregators are entities that facilitate online payments by pooling funds from customers and transferring them to merchants. However, this exemption does not extend to payment gateways or fintech services, which provide broader technological platforms and services for digital transactions. Additionally, Sitharaman announced that no GST is levied on penal charges imposed by banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for borrower non-compliance with loan terms. Penal charges refer to the fees imposed on borrowers for failing to adhere to specific loan conditions, such as missing an EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) payment or breaching repayment schedules. Further, the GST Council deferred the decision on reducing GST rates for insurance premiums, including health and life insurance. The discussions were based on a Group of Ministers' (GoM) report, but differences among GoM members led to the delay. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chowdhary confirmed that while there was a discussion on reducing GST for health and life insurance premiums, further deliberation is needed. "We felt there should be one more meeting on this," he stated, adding that the GoM on insurance is likely to meet again in January for further discussions. Catch all GST Council meet related updates here