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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is dialing up its anti-rage-quit measures, but players seem pretty unified in wanting an additional penalty: you rage-quit, you lose that match. Right now, there really isn't any meaningful punishment for rage-quitting aside from increased matchmaking time, but in a tweet, Bandai Namco says it's "strengthening timeout penalties against players with excessive disconnection or quitting rates during online matches." Essentially, it sounds like it'll put rage-quitters in timeout for longer than before but isn't adding any additional penalties for now. And apparently, that simply isn't enough for most players. The overwhelming response to the above tweet is a very specific request for Bandai Namco to simply automatically name the rage-quitters the losers of the matches they quit, and the remaining fighters the winners. "Please make it so that the person who disconnects will get a loss while the person who didn't will get the win," reads a tweet with almost 2,000 likes at the time of writing. The vast majority of other responses are asking for roughly the same thing. I'm no game developer, but my immediate concern with automatically declaring rage-quitters the losers is that it would also apply to players who actually lose connection, and that disadvantage would disproportionately impact lower income players and people from underprivileged communities. Some players have floated an idea to simply give the fighters who remain in a match the win without dishing out losses to disconnected players, but frankly, I don't know what ripple effects that might have on the overall scoring/ranking system. For now, one can only hope the increased timeout penalty will dissuade a meaningful amount of players from rage-quitting. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero "saw outstanding sales," and Bandai Namco says roughly 90% of that was from European and North American fans.CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in credit, collections and accounts receivable management technology, is excited to announce a design and usability revamp of their customer credit application and job sheet interfaces. This revamp blends together a new minimalist design with the tools and configuration adjustments critical to streamlining application processes. "This UI revamp will assist credit managers in responding to shifting market needs, shaping their credit applications to be more user friendly and quicker to complete," comments Louis Ifeguni, Bectran CEO. Design and Usability Improvements Utilizing extensive customer feedback, surveys and recommendations, Bectran's application forms offer users an industry-leading experience in readability and information organization. Working through our partnerships and long-term client relationships, our new modern interface is formulated around input from companies both large and small across multiple industries, pulling together a wide range of perspectives and experience. The modern interface includes new navigational tools that allow users to easily track their progress even when on the go, resulting in faster application completion times. Additionally, these navigation improvements increase the visibility of the credit application structure, enabling customers to perform multiple tasks at once with greater ease. As industry leaders in credit and AR automation technology, Bectran's applications provide a streamlined workflow through intuitive design, emphasizing usability, enhanced viewing and mobile compatibility. "We are thrilled to be launching this design and usability revamp to give our clients applications a more personalized look and feel," comments Ali Kidwai, Bectran's Senior Product and Implementation Manager. "The organizational and document navigation improvements will provide customers with a simplified and refined application process." For more information, visit Bectran.com . About Bectran Bectran is the premier SaaS platform for Finance Departments, akin to CRM for Sales. Trusted by diverse organizations, from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies, we streamline credit processing by over 98%, reducing credit defaults and collection costs. Many businesses rely on Bectran for efficient Accounts Receivable and Collections management, achieving up to 95% cost savings. With rapid onboarding in days, our platform is hailed by credit professionals as the future of credit management. Visit Bectran.com to learn more about financial solutions for your industry. Aidan Starkes Content & Copywriter Bectran Inc (888) 791-6620 PR@Bectran.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Strike viewers found themselves echoing the same sentiment as the latest instalment of the BBC programme. The ongoing series of the show draws inspiration from The Ink Black Heart novel, written by J. K. Rowling and published under her nom de plume Robert Galbraith. It presents us with Cormoran Strike delving deep into mysterious crimes. This season delves into the startling assassination of a cult YouTube cartoonist behind The Ink Black Heart. Before her untimely demise, she had encountered Robin and confided her troubles of being subjected to harassment by an individual she suspected to be the anonymous mastermind behind an unauthorised spin-off game but the question remains; who is the creator and are they her killer? As this episode unfolded, viewers were quick to share their musings on social media platforms, reports the Mirror . Social media posts from viewers varied, with one person stating: "So many names. I've totally lost track of who everyone is! #Strike," and another sharing their confused nature: " #strike I'm lost with this storyline." A third weighed in with: "#strike bbc1 #TheInkBlackHeart Can't say I'm really understanding what this current Strike series is all about, not being into gaming or reading comics. Good acting throughout, no foul language but the storyline is for youngsters, presumably." Nevertheless, there were those who lauded the series, bestowing it with labels such as "brilliant". "#Strike @BBCOne Loving the latest series #TheInkBlackHeart Amazing as always. Brilliant cast and great storyline," one fan expressed, while another chimed in: "Another great season of Strike. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger have great chemistry. This season was definitely different from the rest, but the atmosphere and style were still quality. 10/10 series. #TheInkBlackHeart #Strike." A third viewer wrote: "Could you drop 4 more i really dont want to wait another 2 years #Strike #TheInkBlackHeart," and a fourth added: "Every case ends with each season of Strike but the romantic intrigue just keeps intriguing. And I'm drowning in it. Help!" For many fans, the highlight of the show is the blossoming romance between Cormoran and Robin. Speaking about their on-screen relationship, actress Holliday Grainger revealed: "Their relationship is so complicated and there's a real fear of stepping over the line and there being a sense of no return. "It's written so well in the book, the breakdown of thoughts Robin has, of not knowing if he's going to regret it in the morning, if he's drunk a bit too much, or if this is not the right thing for him, and what it would mean for their business. It's only afterwards that she's like, 'Oh, that could have been something, maybe I was overthinking it.'" She added: "That moment makes her realise how she feels towards him properly for the first time, I think. But in that moment there's also fear of rejection, and of losing what they have, which is friendship. Robin has very few close friends, which is a big element." *Strike airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

NEW YORK — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. "The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position." With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. "I'm not a watch guy, but I like it," said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football's answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. "I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways," Hunter said. "It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery." Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. "It just goes to show that I did what I had to do," Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. "I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football," Hunter said. "Being here now is like a dream come true." Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year's Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football's top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. "I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind," Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. "I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position," Ward said. 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Arkansas WR Andrew Armstrong declares for NFL draft, skipping bowlHigh School Boys Pine Grill Roundball Classic Championship Turkeyfoot Valley 77, Shanksville-Shade 59: In Somerset, tournament most valuable player Bryce Nicholson ripped the Vikings for 27 points as the Rams rolled to the top of the Pine Grill podium. Zach Ryan added 16 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in the win, while yanking down his 500th rebound at the varsity level. Turkeyfoot Valley’s Colt Rugg (11) and Ely Walker (10) also scored in double figures. Ryan and Rugg were named to the all-tournament team. Shanksville-Shade’s Grant Boozer, also an all-tournament team honoree, scored 11 points in support of Mike Kipp’s team-high 15 points. Braxton Newman chipped in 13 points, with Caleb Miller adding 10. Consolation North Star 54, Somerset 48 (OT): In Somerset, all-tournament team selection Andy Retassie led the Cougars with 25 points as they outlasted the host Golden Eagles to claim third place. Ethan Smith added 15 points in the victory. Somerset’s Aiden Roby, also on the all-tourney squad, netted 16 points, with teammate Chris Thompson pitching in 10 more. Friday Shanksville-Shade 72, Somerset 55: In Somerset, Grant Boozer amassed 22 points, Braxton Newman chipped in 17 and Braxton Faidley contributed 12 in the Panthers’ victory over the Golden Eagles. Aiden Roby topped Somerset with 22 points. Jacob Stoy added 11. Ron Davidson Roundball Classic Central Cambria 56, Cambria Heights 26: In Ebensburg, John Brouse’s 13 points and 10 more from Brayden Swope paced the Red Devils as they pasted the Highlanders. Central Cambria will battle Penn Cambria in Monday’s championship game. Penn Cambria 71, Conemaugh Township 48: In Ebensburg, Brandon Rabish made six 3-pointers and tallied a game-high 30 points as the Panthers clawed past the Indians. Caden Gibbons added 14 points, and Blake Lilly dished out 12 assists. Penn Cambria, which buried 11 treys, led 33-10 early in the second quarter, but Conemaugh Township went on a 20-0 run over the next five minutes to cut the deficit down to three. Penn Cambria outscored the Indians 38-18 the rest of the game. Conemaugh Township’s Colin Dinyar netted 25 points, and Ethan Matera chipped in 13. Non-tournament Friday DuBois Christian 50, Johnstown Christian 34: In Hollsopple, Isaac Smith produced 16 points, and Connor DeLarme and J.T. Hughes each added 13 as the visitors beat the Blue Jays. Dijon Coleman paced Johns- town Christian with 19 points. High School Girls Friday Richland 37, Bedford 32: In Bedford, Lanie Marshall had 12 rebounds – eclipsing 500 for her varsity career – and also scored 10 points as the Rams slipped past the Bisons. Trinity Macey led Richland with 16 points, while Marshall also registered eight blocks. Kasey Shuke’s 10 points led Bedford. Central Cambria 41, Penn Cambria 34: In Cresson, Alaina Long tallied 13 points, and Abigail Sheehan added 10 as the Red Devils beat the Panthers. Abbie George grabbed 11 rebounds. MaKenna McCoy led Penn Cambria with nine points. Johnstown Christian 37, DuBois Christian 33: In Hollsopple, Ellie Speigle supplied 16 game as the Blue Jays earned a slim victory. DuBois Christian’s Regan George netted 16 points, and Anna Shenkle added 12. (c)2024 The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) Visit The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) at www.tribune-democrat.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. "The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position." With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. "I'm not a watch guy, but I like it," said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football's answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. "I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways," Hunter said. "It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery." Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. "It just goes to show that I did what I had to do," Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. "I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football," Hunter said. "Being here now is like a dream come true." Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year's Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football's top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. "I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind," Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. "I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position," Ward said.Everyone’s favorite Christmas gift giver, the Internal Revenue Service, has announced that it will be doling out more than $2 billion in checks to Americans this month as part of its effort to make sure everyone received their stimulus payments from 2021. The federal tax agency has announced that an internal review showed many Americans had never received their economic impact payments, which were supposed to go out following the filing of 2021 tax returns. Because of this, the agency is paying out the money they still owe Americans who never received their checks. Although most eligible Americans received their stimulus payments, the checks will be sent to those who qualified but filed a 2021 tax return that left the space for recovery rebate credit blank. Those people are eligible for up to $1,400 from the federal government. The payments should be received by late January 2025, at the latest. “These payments are an example of our commitment to go the extra mile for taxpayers. Looking at our internal data, we realized that 1 million taxpayers overlooked claiming this complex credit when they were actually eligible,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “To minimize headaches and get this money to eligible taxpayers, we’re making these payments automatic, meaning these people will not be required to go through the extensive process of filing an amended return to receive it.” Stimulus payments of $1,400 were sent out to Americans as part of a $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Millions of Americans were eligible for the payments. To get a check, Americans were required to make less than $75,000 per year or under $150,000 as a household.

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This week, one of Rugby Australia’s worst kept secrets finally broke: Jordan Petaia is pressing pause on his rugby journey to chase a career in the NFL. The news is being considered as a blow to RA, with Petaia once earmarked as the brightest talent in Australian rugby. He was set to become the third-youngest Wallabies debutant before injury struck and when you look back at his six-year stint, missing out through injury was a common trend. The timing of this move is what’s most curious. With a Lions tour on the horizon next year and a home World Cup in 2027, Australia has the potential to be involved in some of the biggest games in the coming years. With that in mind, did this new iteration of RA, post-Hamish McLennan, really want Petaia tied down long term? Were they willing to break the bank to keep him? I think they weren’t. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s arrival to rugby union has been covered umpteen times. So has his wage and I’m afraid to say that players like Petaia are exactly the ones an organisation can’t afford. I’m not sure when the last time his biography on RA’s website was updated, but it almost feels as though they’re laying out a roundabout argument for his exit . Jordan Petaia (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) “He (Petaia) went on to win selection on the Wallaby Spring Tour and looked set to become the third-youngest Test- capped Wallaby of all time before hamstring soreness forced him to withdraw at the eleventh hour from the side to play Italy. “Petaia started the 2019 Super Rugby season in red-hot form before he ruptured the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot against the Crusaders in round three. “The injury saw him ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, however Petaia returned to earn a berth to his first Rugby World Cup and went on to make his Test debut, against Uruguay in Oita. “Unfortunately, a frustrating run of injuries – a dislocated left shoulder, a thigh/quad strain, numerous hamstring strains and concussion protocols – have kept him sidelined for 12 of the 34 Tests played by the Wallabies over the past three years. In addition, Petaia has finished just three matches from his 14 run-on Test appearances.“ Whatever about listing out his injuries, the line “has finished just three matches from his 14 run-on Test appearances” just seems too on the nose to be a coincidence. Jordan Petaia is the perfect example of a mismanaged player, a players with huge potential who wasn’t supported my a mature organisation. An organisation that was fixated on its short-term survival as opposed to long-term potential. Australians constantly talk about the competitive landscape of sport in this country but it’s the years of short-term solutions that have hampered the game. Petaia was not physically conditioned for international rugby and his early induction was the catalyst for the series of injures he’s suffered. More Rugby Just this year, Joe Schmidt cited Queensland Reds’ Rookie of the Year Tim Ryan as an example of developing players. Ryan had an electric Super Rugby season, scoring a hat-trick on debut and finishing the year with nine tries from nine appearances. However, despite his try-scoring form and work rate, it was clear to see that Ryan needed time to develop physically. He’s since signed a two-year deal with Queensland and if he combines another pre-season of work with a good Super Rugby season, Ryan is exactly the under-scouted bolter Schmidt could unleash on the Lions in 2025. But if Ryan injured himself in the lashing rain at Optus Stadium versus the Springboks or hurts a shoulder tackling Duhan van der Merwe, he could miss the chance altogether. Unlike Ryan, Jordan Petaia was rushed onto the international stage and I’ve no doubt Michael Cheika believed he could make a difference for the Wallabies – his talent was unquestionable, but pound for pound he wasn’t prepared to play back-to-back games against veteran internationals. His series of injuries meant he consistently was unable to string practices, never mind games together and robbed him of the opportunity to train and develop any one position. The ability to be versatile shouldn’t hold a player back and is a great string to a coach’s bow but it does little for a player and their chances of progressing from good to great. Petaia’s potential has been squandered by RA and I don’t blame him for wanting a new experience. At 24 years of age, he’ll be well-placed to make his return to rugby when he eventually calls time on his NFL dream. The Rugby World Cup kicks off in October 2027, which means he has the 2025 and 2026 NFL seasons and mini camp period of 2027 to showcase himself to teams. The odds are against him, but if the deal Ruby Australia were offering him came up short of what he thinks he’s worth, then he’s right to chase a dream. He’s 24 years old. You only have to look at the images Louis Reese Zammit chooses to share on his social media to appreciate the opportunity. Full-time photographers capturing you head to toe in pads, sitting in meeting rooms with the likes of Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. At the very least it will be an incredible experience and one Petaia should take now before it’s too late.Mara Holdings director Jay Leupp sells $203,320 in stock

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have handed out $40,000 in fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for violations that included taking bets on unauthorized events, and on games that had already ended. In information made public Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined DraftKings $20,000. It also levied $10,000 fines on Rush Street Interactive NJ and the sports betting technology company Kambi. According to documents released by the state, Rush Street accepted 16 bets worth $1,523 in Nov. 2021 on a college basketball game between the University of North Carolina-Asheville and Tennessee Tech University after the game had already concluded with a UNC victory. Kambi told the enforcement division that a trader had failed to manually remove that game from its betting markets, saying it had stopped receiving messages from its own sports data provider due to a network connectivity error. Kambi said it has updated its guidelines and retrained its traders to prevent a recurrence. Kambi, which is based in Malta, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Monday. Rush Street declined comment, and DraftKings had no immediate comment Monday. DraftKings stopped using Kambi in 2021. In March 2022 Rush Street took seven bets totaling just under $2,900 on three Magic City Jai Alai games after the results were already known. Kambi told the division it experienced a connectivity issue that allowed the bets to be accepted after the games were over. An explanation of what Kambi did to address the situation was blacked out in documents released by the division. A month earlier Rush Street took 13 wagers worth $8,150 with pre-match odds on a Professional Golf Association match after the event had already begun. In this case, Kambi told the division a newly hired trader failed to enter the correct closing time time for bets on the event. The trader and a supervisor underwent retraining. DraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state. In this case, Kambi told the division it misidentified this particular Russian basketball league as one that was approved for wagering in New Jersey. DraftKings told the state it did not catch the error, either. In 2020, DraftKings accepted 484 wagers on unapproved table tennis matches. Kambi incorrectly enabled the events for wagering without conditions required by the state, the division said. In Feb. 2022, the division said DraftKings took pre-season NFL bets involving specific players but did not give the state specific information on what information was to be included in the bets, drawing 182 wagers worth nearly $7,000 that were later voided and refunded to customers. Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC

The holiday hiatus offers a natural moment for reflection. The Colorado men’s basketball team isn’t anywhere near where it hopes to be when the calendar reaches March. Yet at the end of nonconference play, with the Buffaloes’ first Big 12 Conference game in nearly 13 years officially one week away as of Monday, head coach Tad Boyle is pleased with the progress his club has made since tipping off his 15th season at CU on Nov. 4. Offensively, the Buffs are shooting well, owning a .472 overall field goal percentage alongside a .372 mark from long range. CU (9-2) has shared the ball well, averaging 17 assists per game while gradually lowering its turnover rate. The Buffs averaged an untenable 18.3 turnovers through the season’s first three games but have averaged 12.6 in the eight games since, matching a season-low with 10 in three of the past four games. Defensively, the Buffs have surrendered enough good looks along the perimeter to allow four of their 11 opponents to make at least 11 3-pointers, but CU’s overall defensive 3-point percentage of .309 is a number the Buffs would be stoked to maintain during Big 12 play. The rebounding has been a group effort — team leader Trevor Baskin averages 6.5 rebounds per game — but the Buffs have posted an average rebounding margin of plus-5.5. “I think we’ve made progress in a lot of areas on both sides of the ball, offensively and defensively,” Boyle said. “We’ve shown in stretches we can really guard, and we can really defend. That we understand the scouting report and play for each other. I think offensively, we share the ball. We had 22 assists (against Bellarmine) and 10 turnovers. We’ve done a better job of taking care of the ball here lately. Now, that will be tested sorely our first conference game. “But I think we’ve gotten better in a lot of areas. I really do. I still worry about our rebounding when we play a big, physical team. That’s going to be the ultimate test. The one thing you have to understand in conference play, you don’t know where the next win’s coming from. So you’d better try to win the one right in front of you. Which for us right now is Iowa State on December 30th. We know that’s not going to be easy.” Texas Tech’s Darrion Williams was named the Big 12 player of the week on Monday, while Arizona State freshman Jayden Quaintance collected the newcomer of the week honor. Williams recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a win against Lamar, adding 10 points, nine assists and four rebounds earlier in the week against Oral Roberts. Quaintance was named the MVP of the Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic as ASU topped Massachusetts. Quaintance posted his third double-double of the season with 19 points and 11 rebounds, adding four blocked shots. Iowa State remained the front-runner among the Big 12 schools in the Associated Press Top 25, maintaining its spot at No. 3 in the latest poll released on Monday. Kansas moved up one spot to No. 7, Houston held steady at No. 15, Cincinnati moved up two spots to No. 17, and Baylor rejoined the poll at No. 25. ... With little movement expected over the holiday week, CU began the week on Monday ranked at No. 77 in the NET and at KenPom.com.Valladolid loses again and Getafe ends winless run in La Liga

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