online game logo

Why Advanced Micro Devices Plunged TodayWINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. The head coach was asked if he made a mistake keeping injured quarterback Zach Collaros in the game, why star running back Brady Oliveira didn’t get the ball more and whether a flawed game plan led to Winnipeg’s third consecutive championship loss. “As an entire team, we didn’t have our best game,” O’Shea said in his end-of-the-season press conference. “We didn’t lack effort. We didn’t lack desire. “We didn’t have our best game as an entire team. Three phases. Coaches — everybody. Me especially.” O’Shea admitted he missed calling a timeout in the fourth quarter when there were only 11 Blue Bombers on the field instead of 12. “I don't get the count over the headset as quickly as I probably need to, we can't count. As I'm seeing a guy come off, that's the right time for that timeout that I should have used,” O’Shea said. He also said he should have used a challenge flag earlier on a play he didn’t identify, and checked on his players more during the game. But hindsight wouldn’t change his decision to put Collaros back in the game after the index finger on his throwing hand was cut deep when it hit a defender’s helmet. “He absolutely deserves every opportunity to lead this team,” O’Shea said. “From what I saw and from chatting with him very briefly, I felt really comfortable with that. I didn't think it was going to be easy, but I thought it's Zach, so...” The injury to Collaros’s finger happened late in the third quarter when the Blue Bombers were trailing the Argonauts 17-10. The veteran left the game and returned with a bandaged finger that needed five stitches and a numbing agent. He wore a glove on the hand and told reporters earlier this week it was difficult to grip the ball. Collaros said he warned receivers in the huddle his throws might not have the usual zip and they should be prepared to come back for the ball. “(I) saw him delivering the ball on the sidelines. Then you see him deliver a couple balls out there and some of them are pretty damn good, right?” O’Shea said. “The awareness of Zach to say to the receivers, ‘hey, work a little harder for me,’ I think it’s natural and what should be said. I think they already know that.” When Collaros re-entered the game, he threw interceptions in back-to-back series. “On one of them he got rid of the ball and I thought it was a good ball and the defensive player made a good play,” O’Shea said of the picks. “One slipped right out of his hand or I don't know if it got tipped or not. You've got to give him that opportunity.” Oliveira was questioning his lack of opportunities in the game when he spoke to reporters earlier in the week. The CFL’s newly minted most outstanding player and top Canadian only had 11 carries for 84 yards and one late touchdown. About 17 or 18 run plays were called, O’Shea said. “One starts off with a procedure penalty in the first and then six of those get pulled because there's X number of guys in the box or the read says this is not a run play anymore, this is now a pass play,” he said. “You call that many runs and then a pile of them get pulled because of the structure of the defence. That's OK with me at that point.” O’Shea said Bombers offensive co-ordinator Buck Pierce has been granted permission to talk to CFL teams with head-coaching job openings. The B.C. Lions are reportedly interested in Pierce. The Edmonton Elks also have a vacant head coach spot. If Pierce doesn’t become a head coach, O’Shea said he wants him to stay in Winnipeg. He believes Pierce had the offence “extremely well-prepared” for the Grey Cup. “I’m never going to question the play-calling, and I think what’s going on here is we’re questioning,” O’Shea said. “We’re trying to find blame and fault when that’s nowhere in our DNA of how we built this eight, nine, 10 years ago. We’re starting to try and find all these answers and question all these people that were 0-4 and 2-6 and then 10-1, and we just didn’t play our best game.” The Bombers finished 11-7 and claimed the West Division title that earned them a fifth consecutive trip to the Grey Cup. They won the championship in 2019 and ’21, but lost 28-24 to the Montreal Alouettes last year and 24-23 to Toronto in 2023. “We're the same group that got there, that went on a phenomenal run after a bad start, and a bad start for a lot of reasons that we overcame,” O’Shea said. “I just, I don't question any of it. I look for answers, too. I watch the film over and over and over again. And look to already make notes on how we're going to be better, how we're going to get back there again.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Judy Owen, The Canadian Pressonline game logo 。

Hamden (fifth right) celebrates his ‘goal’ on stage, during a gimmick to mark the launch of the event at the BCCK in Kuching. KUCHING (Dec 18): The Forest Department (JHS) has drawn up four key pillars for its 2025 strategic roadmap. In announcing this at the ‘JHS Director’s Address, 2025 Roadmap and Appreciation Ceremony’ at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Monday night, the department’s director Datu Hamden Mohammad said these initiatives meant to align the department with evolving challenges and opportunities. “Firstly, JHS will diversify Sarawak’s economy by exploring forest carbon initiatives as a new revenue source, enhancing both the state’s economy and sustainability commitments. “Secondly, digital transformation will continue with innovations like COMOS, EFIMS, and EcoHub, improving operational efficiency and sustainable forest management.” Adding on, Hamden said JHS had pledged to plant 50 million trees by 2025, ensuring the preservation of Sarawak’s forest ecosystems for future generations. “Social equity will also remain a focus by JHS through community development programmes, including social forestry and non-timber forest products, benefitting local communities directly,” he added. On another matter, Hamden emphasised the value of teamwork under the theme ‘Collaborating as One Team to Drive Organisational Excellence’, comparing it to football, where every player works together toward a shared goal. He then expressed gratitude to the media, acknowledging their role as vital team members in promoting public understanding and support for conservation efforts. “Teamwork is essential for success. “Like in football, each player must know their role, collaborate, and contribute to the common objective. “I deeply appreciate the media’s dedication in delivering accurate information about our initiatives, which has strengthened public support for conservation,” he said, quoting Vince Lombardi who said: “Individual commitment to a group effort is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilisation work.” Reflecting on recent achievements, Hamden highlighted a number of innovations such as the department receiving national and international accolades, planting over 35 million trees, and securing ISO 37001 certification for anti-bribery practices. “Over the past two years, Forest Department Sarawak has achieved remarkable successes, earning national and international recognition. Notable achievements include the Diploma Special Award and several Gold and Silver Awards at the Malaysian Technology Expo in 2023 and 2024. “During those expos, we have showcased innovative projects like COMOS, SARABOM, SMART Forestry, and REVLOG, which highlight the department’s commitment to sustainable technology. “The department also obtained MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification, reflecting its dedication to integrity and transparency. Conservation efforts, such as planting 35 million trees, exceeded annual targets, demonstrating the team’s dedication. “Additionally, initiatives like social forestry and ecotourism projects have improved local livelihoods and raised awareness about environmental conservation,” he elaborated. Hamden said despite challenges like illegal logging and climate change, the department remained committed to sustainable progress, guided by the collective efforts of its team. Meanwhile, the event at BCCK highlighted the ‘football’ themed concept, with all guests encouraged to wear football jerseys.

Pennycuick announces new law criminalizing AI-generated deepfake child pornography

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Constellation Energy

Sneaker art helps kids express their uniqueness in Rome

Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks riseChanning Tatum Debuts Tattoo-Free Transformation