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Falmouth’s Gio Guerrette breaks free for an 80-yard touchdown run in the a 26-13 lead in the third quarter. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald Seeing the Wells Warriors win another state football championship was nothing new. As for the other 11-man teams that brought home Gold Balls on Saturday? It had been a long time coming. Portland (Class A) and Fryeburg Academy (Class C) ended state title droughts of 22 and 59 years with their respective championship game wins. In Class B, Falmouth took down Kennebunk, 26-13, to win the first Gold Ball in program history. “The ability to bring the first Gold Ball to Falmouth, it just feels incredible,” Spencer Emerson, the Navigators’ first-year head coach, said Monday. “I think it’s starting to sink in a little bit, but it’s still pretty unreal. I’m just really, really proud of our guys and what they accomplished.” Fryeburg’s 28-0 shutout of Hermon in the Class C title game marked the Raiders’ first state championship since winning two in three years in 1963 and 1965, when state titles were decided by regular season records. Portland’s drought might pale in comparison to those of Falmouth and Fryeburg, but the Bulldogs’ 35-14 victory over Thornton Academy in Class A still marked the first title since the current players were born. It also ended the team’s streak of five straight state championship game losses (2015, ’16, ’18, ’22, ’23). “It means everything to these guys,” said Portland Coach Sean Green. “It was tough (losing to Thornton in the state championship game) last year – we felt we were the best team in the state – but this group this year was a little bit different; they had that ‘it’ factor to them.” Unlike the other Gold Ball winners, though, Saturday’s win wasn’t the end of Portland’s season. The Bulldogs will be back at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Thursday to face Deering (8-2) in the 112th edition of the traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry game. Portland leads the all-time series 62-42-7. “It’s unique in Maine, and it’s a game these boys come to look forward to and expect every year,” Green said. “(Deering) has a great football team, and they’re going to be a challenge. ... I know we’re excited to play together as a team one last time.” ONE OF THE YOUNGEST players on Portland’s defense Saturday afternoon was also one of its most impactful. Portland’s Alex Martin tackles Thornton Academy Wyatt Benoit during Saturday’s Class A title game. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald Sophomore outside linebacker Alex Martin wreaked havoc against Thornton Academy, flying to the ball, blowing plays up in the backfield and helping prevent the Golden Trojans from finding offensive rhythm in the Class A final. In the second quarter, with the Bulldogs ahead 6-0, Martin helped stuff Mauricio Sunderland for a loss of 2 yards on a second-and-10 carry from the Portland 13, then brought down quarterback Wyatt Benoit on a keeper for a loss of 2 yards to force a fourth-and-long that the Trojans failed to convert. Martin wasn’t finished, adding a sack of Benoit on third-and-4 from the Portland 18 in the third quarter, again setting the stage for a turnover on downs. Early in the fourth, he brought down Sunderland for a loss of 3 yards, and later in that same drive, he sacked Benoit for a loss of 14 yards. “It’s the whole team. We just execute in practice, Coach puts up the great plays and writes up everything we need,” Martin said. “I knew I was going to come up and be a big-time player. I had to help the team as much as I could. It worked out.” Green praised Martin’s work ethic for making him the disruptive player he was in the season’s biggest game. “Alex Martin’s a tremendous football player,” he said. “He’s a two-way starter for us, he plays on all the special teams units, and he’s just a kid that shows up every day and does his job – he certainly did that today. Kids that work as hard as he does, you like to see it pay off for them, and it certainly did.” Eddie Yin, left, and Anton Kravchuk of Fryeburg Acadmy celebrate after the Raiders beat Hermon, 28-0, in the Class C state championship game on Saturday in Lewiston. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal ANY LIST OF THE TOP postseason runs in the history of Maine high school football should include the 2024 Fryeburg Raiders. The win over Hermon on Saturday at Lewiston High School completed a stretch of three straight postseason shutouts for the Raiders. They joined Cheverus in 2021 as the only two teams since 1982 Winslow in the Pine Tree Conference Class A (now B) to hold foes scoreless across multiple playoff games. Fryeburg (9-2) did so by focusing on Hermon’s ground game. Max Hopkins gained only 42 rushing yards on 16 carries for the Hawks (8-3), and Bruce Coulter, one of Class C’s top backs, was held to 24 yards on nine carries. “We stopped the run; we knew they were going to do it, and we stopped it,” said Fryeburg junior Ty Boone. “We practiced all week – we were prepared all week – and we just came out here, and we executed.” Fryeburg, the top seed in Class C South, opened the playoffs with a 48-0 victory over York in the regional semis. The Raiders then defeated Leavitt 38-0 in the Southern Maine title game , avenging a 2023 C South final loss in which they led by multiple scores late before the Hornets pulled out a 36-32 win that motivated Fryeburg for the next 12 months. “I’ve dreamed of that day for one year,” said Fryeburg senior Daniel Ruiz. “I had in my mind that we were going to come (back) here – that I was going to work my ass off and that we were going to come here and win.” Eli Potter of Wells carries the ball behind the blocking of Keegan Roberge during the Class D state championship game against Foxcroft Academy. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal IT WAS FITTING for Wells to follow Fryeburg’s Class C win with a 34-0 triumph over Foxcroft on the same field in the Class D title game. The Warriors’ only close game all year, after all, was a 21-20 victory against Fryeburg on Oct. 18. (Fryeburg’s only other setback was a 15-14 loss to Class B champ Falmouth on Sept. 27.) Like the Raiders, Saturday’s win capped off an impressive postseason run for Wells (11-0). The Warriors defeated Oak Hill, 55-14, in the D South semis and Winthrop, 35-7, in the regional title game before claiming their second consecutive Gold Ball and stretching their winning streak to 22 games. Foxcroft entered the Class C final unbeaten and had given up an average of just 7.7 points per game and held foes to one score or fewer in eight of its 11 contests. Wells made that stingy defense crumble as Eli Potter (185) and Dom Buxton (144) combined for 329 rushing yards. “Our O-line was incredible,” Potter said. “They worked hard, and I’d say this was our best performance of the entire year. They opened up the holes, and all we’ve got to do is run hard and get our feet going, and we’ll get through.” Football: Portland ends long title drought, wins Class A crown Football: Falmouth dethrones Kennebunk to win first state championship We invite you to add your comments. 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Rams don't dominate, but they're rolling toward the playoffs with superb complementary footballMSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow will reportedly take a $5 million pay cut as the cable television network's ratings continue to dwindle. The news came as Comcast, NBC's parent company, announced it would split NBC News, CNBC, and MSNBC in its quest to create a new spin-off company with several other Comast-owned cable channels. Maddow , 51, is currently on a $30 million a year salary at the network, but after renegotiations, her new contract will be for $25 million a year over the next five years, according to The Ankler . "This is a difficult time, and they needed to keep her," one executive told the outlet. "No one else can do what she does. You can't build a brand like it overnight." Maddow, who joined MSNBC in 2008, is the network's most-recognized news anchor and led its election night coverage. Read more in The U.S. Sun Under her new contract, Maddow will continue to anchor her Monday night show and produce podcasts and documentaries. 'FANTASY LAND' Executives at MSNBC have watched as their networks's ratings have plummeted since Donald Trump 's presidential election victory on November 5. One insider at MSNBC said executives have struggled to come to grips with Vice President Kamala Harris ' defeat, describing the network as a "safe space for liberal TV audience." "We were so Harris propaganda that when she lost, viewers were shocked," one on-air pundit told The Ankler. Most read in The US Sun "It turned into one giant circle jerk and echo chamber. If MSNBC wants to be of service to its viewers, they can't keep them in fantasy land." On Monday, longtime Morning Joe co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough said they traveled to Trump's Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago , to meet with the president-elect. "Joe and I realized it's time to do something different," Brzezinski said. "And that starts with not only talking about Donald Trump, but also talking with him." The sit-down received mixed reactions from others inside the network, according to CNN . However, Brzezinski doubled down on her and Scarborough's meeting with President-elect Trump. "I've been surprised by the backlash. And the way I look at it is, people are really scared," she said during an interview with The Daily Beast . She said one of the reasons the Morning Joe co-anchors met with Trump is that "people are really scared about Donald Trump's comments that, you know, political adversaries. "A lot of people are scared because of what has happened with abortion. "These are all issues that are important to me and in some ways personal to me, but definitely personal to the people I really care about." During Monday's edition of Morning Joe, Brzezinski said they agreed to "restart communications" with the president-elect after not speaking personally to one another since March 2020. NBC NETWORK OVERHAUL As Comcast continues to seek out new opportunities to boost the viewership of its news networks, the media giant announced it would break off some of its cable channels. Comcast's plan will be to create a new network that will include channels such as MSNBC, CNBC, USA, E!, Syfy, Oxygen, and the Golf Channel. Digital media assets, including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and Sports Engine, will also be included in the new network. "This transaction positions both SpinCo and NBCUniversal to play offense in a changing media landscape," said Mike Cavanagh, president of Comcast. Read More on The US Sun "Taken together, the entirety of NBCUniversal will be on a new growth trajectory, fueled by our world-class content, technology, IP, properties and talent - all working in concert with each other as an integrated media company." The new spin-off network will be completed in approximately one year, Comcast said.
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If you're not familiar with the Costco Guys, well, good for you. You're not missing out on much. But to those who are familiar with them, we have some unfortunate news to share regarding A.J. A.J., the patriarch of the Costco Guys family, has been getting into the wrestling world. He and his son, Big Justice, who went viral on TikTok and Instagram for their reels about their love for Costco , made an appearance at AEW Full Gear over the weekend. A.J., who told TMZ Sports prior to this weekend that he was hoping to get more into wrestling, suffered a serious injury during his appearance. The father of the Costco Guys family suffered a serious injury while inside the ring. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The wrestling company announced on Monday that A.J. suffered a broken foot at some point during his match. "AEW looks forward to welcoming Big BOOM! A.J., Big Justice and the whole Costco Guys crew back anytime, and we wish him a speedy recovery," the promotion said. 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Just tell the truth AEW...I hurt him and if it wasn’t for Big Justice, I would have put him down for the count with the newly named “Doom Cutter”! https://t.co/dAyxEfat0V Hopefully, this wasn't the last time we'll see Big A.J. in the wrestling ring.Mayor Ken Sim announced Thursday that abolition of the elected Vancouver park board and bringing parks and recreation under the control of city council will lead to $70 million in savings over the next decade. In what the mayor described as a streamlining of services, the transition is expected to achieve further savings once a new governance model is established, including millions of dollars in infrastructure project costs. “And these are conservative estimates,” Sim told reporters at city hall Thursday. A city staff report that goes before council Nov. 27 estimated savings of $1.5 million to $3 million per year alone on “position savings,” which staff at a technical briefing prior to the news conference said will see park board staff fill city vacancies. "Our goal is not to have any staff layoffs," said deputy city manager Sandra Singh, adding that staff continues to meet with unions representing park board workers. Savings of $1.8 million to $3.3 million per year were identified under a category called “early operational integration opportunities.” For example, staff who currently support the elected park board could move into the city clerk’s office. Arts and culture, communications and marketing and social policy were some of the other areas identified as amalgamating to avoid duplication of services. The report estimated, so far, that 10 to 20 positions could be affected by duplication. Abolishing the seven-member elected board would translate to a savings of $280,000 per year, or $2.8 million over 10 years, said the report, which gave no indication when the park commissioners would be phased out. The hurdle for Sim since he announced in December 2023 that he wanted to abolish the board has been getting the provincial government to make the necessary amendments to the Vancouver Charter. Premier David Eby initially committed to honouring the mayor’s request — which was supported by the seven councillors belonging to his ABC Vancouver party — but suggested during the recent election campaign that it wasn’t a priority. “It's very unlikely this would be a priority for the province before the next municipal election [in 2026], and they've got a lot of work ahead of them,” Eby told an audience at an all-candidates’ meeting Oct. 12 at St. James Community Square. Glacier Media contacted the provincial government Thursday for an update on Vancouver’s request. Municipal affairs now falls under Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon’s portfolio. “We have received the City of Vancouver’s transition report, and we are reviewing it," Kahlon said in an emailed statement. “We have been that clear our top priority will be to deliver on the priorities of British Columbians. That includes the costs of daily life, strengthening healthcare, and building safe communities in a strong economy.” Asked about Eby’s position, Sim said he wouldn’t comment on private conversations he has had with the premier but added that his office had “an incredible working relationship” with the premier’s office. Brennan Bastyovanszky, chair of the park board, was at city hall Thursday to hear what Sim and city staff told reporters about the transition. Bastyovanszky was a member of ABC Vancouver until Sim announced he wanted to abolish the board. He told reporters after the news conference that he didn’t believe the numbers staff provided regarding savings, calling them “dubious.” He also questioned how city councillors could add parks and recreation to their duties, when they already put in long hours. “The amount of workload that the councillors would take on equates to an extra two days of work a week, on top of a full-time job,” Bastyovanszky said. “I don't see how the council is going to be able to manage that. It's going to remove access to elected officials and decision-makers.” Added Bastyovanszky: “This is a centralization of power that does not benefit the people in Vancouver. It erodes the trust in democracy.” The mayor said the transition will allow the city to legally designate 89 acres of land as permanent parkland, including sections of Stanley Park. Sim said the land would be protected, accessible and sustainable for generations to come. Beyond saving money and securing more green space, the transition is about improving how the city gets things done, said Sim, who was joined on a podium by First Nations leaders, city councillors and members of the transition team. “Right now, we are seeing significant delays in critical projects that impact our city — sewer upgrades, green infrastructure, streets, public spaces — they're being delayed, in some cases, by up to two years,” he said, noting a recent pump station project saw costs increase by $2 million because of extended negotiations with the park board. [email protected] X/@HowellingsMEXICO CITY (AP) — Over 18,000 people in Mexico have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in the country's contentious new selection process , but a random drawing in the end will determine who gets on the ballot, officials said Monday. The ruling party pushed through a constitutional reform in September to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers mainly move up through the ranks. Current court employees and their supporters have staged dozens of demonstrations against the reforms, calling them part of a ruling-party campaign to weaken checks and balances and eliminate independent regulatory and oversight bodies. Now, candidates for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships need only a law degree, a grade point average of 3.2, “five years of professional experience” and five letters of recommendation from neighbors or friends. That, and some luck in the final drawing. Officials rejected criticism that has called the process rushed or amateurish for the often highly technical posts that can hear cases including intellectual property, organized crime and Constitutional law. “The results have been spectacular,” said Arturo Zaldivar, a top advisor to President Claudia Sheinbaum. According to the plan, evaluation committees will have just over a month to review thousands of resumes and whittle the field to about 10 candidates or less for each for the 881 judgeships and nine seats on the Supreme Court. Then 1,793 names chosen at random from those selected will appear on the ballot on June 1. Critics warn that many who land on the ballot will be unknowns who perhaps have never argued a case in the courts they seek to run. “You don’t elect a doctor or a surgeon for an operation based on their popularity, you elect them based on their technical expertise, their ability, their knowledge,” said Sergio Méndez Silva, the legal coordinator for the civic group Foundation for Justice. “That also applies for a judge.” With candidates now having to run election campaigns, critics warn there's a chance drug cartels or political parties could finance them to get friendly judges onto the bench. There are also concerns that the evaluation committees deciding who makes the cut for the selection to appear on ballots may not be impartial. Most committee members were appointed by the legislative or executive branches, controlled by the ruling Morena party. Some critics argue that the current justice system, which is riddled with nepotism, corruption and a lack of accountability, needs to be changed. “We need a justice system that gives results,” said Martínez Garza, an academic and former head of the human rights commission in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon who has registered to run for a Supreme Court seat. Trials in Mexico can last for years, and the ruling party has added to the growing list of crimes for which bail is not allowed, meaning that a large percentage of the prison population is people awaiting trial.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams keep doing just enough to win, and a team that appeared to be rebuilding this season has climbed all the way to the brink of another playoff berth. The Rams improved to 9-6 and took control of the NFC West on Sunday with their fourth straight victory since Thanksgiving. Their 19-9 win over the New York Jets in sub-freezing temperatures was not dominant — they trailed 9-6 entering the fourth quarter, and they were outgained by nearly 100 yards — but Los Angeles still matched its largest margin of victory this season and continued to look like a looming nightmare for any postseason opponent. The Rams have now won eight of 10 since their bye week, when they were 1-4 and the NFL world wondered whether they would trade Super Bowl MVP receiver Cooper Kupp or even quarterback Matthew Stafford to spur their roster reboot. Los Angeles decided not to punt its season, and Sean McVay's team has driven from last to first. “You don’t want to ride the emotional roller coaster that these games can take you on,” McVay said Monday. “You do have the ability to stay steady, to stay the course and try to right the ship. Certainly that’s not complete by any stretch, but our guys have done an excellent job of not allowing the way that we started, especially in those first five games, to affect what we did coming off that bye.” The Rams also have clinched their seventh winning record in eight regular seasons under McVay — an achievement that shouldn’t get lost in the recent successes of a franchise that had 13 consecutive non-winning seasons before it rolled the dice and hired a 30-year-old head coach back in 2017. After winning it all in February 2022 and then having the worst season by a defending Super Bowl champion in NFL history, the Rams have made the most of their time in between true powerhouse status and a major rebuild. They also started slowly last year, entering their bye at 3-6 before a 7-1 finish. The Rams can become the first team in NFL history to make back-to-back postseason appearances after being three games under .500 each year. These Rams don't stand out on either side of the ball, although their talent level appears to be higher on offense than defense. Instead, they've mastered a delicate balance of complementary football — the offense and defense covering each other's weaknesses and setting up their teammates for success. The Rams have scored more than 30 points just once all season, and they managed only 31 points in their last two games combined. Their defense has allowed only one touchdown in the past two games — but right before that, Josh Allen and the Bills racked up 42 points and 445 yards in the most recent of a few defensive stinkers from LA this season. The Rams keep winning anyway, and now they can clinch McVay's fourth NFC West title by beating Seattle in two weeks. “Fortunately, we’re in a position where you don’t necessarily have to rely on other things to happen if you just handle your business,” McVay said. Kyren Williams and the offensive line are driving the Rams' offense. After a slow start caused partly by McVay being forced to abandon the running game when the Rams repeatedly fell behind early, the 2023 Pro Bowler has surged to career highs of 1,243 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns with his 122-yard performance in New York. Stafford's 110 yards passing were his fewest with the Rams and the second-fewest in his 16-year career from a full game. Sunday's weather was a major factor, but the Rams must throw the ball effectively to somebody other than Puka Nacua. Kupp has just 193 yards receiving in his past five games combined. Defensive back Jaylen McCollough made a career-high nine tackles in only 31 snaps. The undrafted rookie continues to be a remarkable find, earning playing time alongside veteran safeties Quentin Lake and Kam Curl and fellow rookie Kam Kinchens. CB Cobie Durant didn't play for the second straight week despite being cleared to return from his bruised lung. Veteran Ahkello Witherspoon got every snap in place of Durant, who started LA's first 13 games. McVay praised Witherspoon's recent play when asked why Durant didn't get on the field in New Jersey. The Rams' improved health, particularly on both lines, is the key to their surge. McVay reported no new injuries out of the road trip following Tyler Higbee's successful season debut. 12-1 — The Rams’ record in December with Stafford as their starter over his four years in LA. The Rams need to win at least one of their final two games to wrap up their first NFC West crown since 2021. They host eliminated Arizona on Saturday night, but can't clinch the division unless the Seahawks lose to moribund Chicago. The Rams are currently the NFC's third seed, but that doesn't matter a whole lot because both the third and fourth seeds will have to play one of the NFC North's two powerful wild-card teams in the opening round. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLRICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Matt Morrissey threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. that ended the scoring midway through the fourth quarter and Eastern Kentucky beat North Alabama 21-15 on Saturday for its fifth straight win. TJ Smith drove North Alabama to the EKU 45-yard line before he threw an interception to Mike Smith Jr. to end the game. Smith threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Dakota Warfield to give North Alabama a 15-14 lead with 10:37 to play. Morrissey completed 9 of 15 passes for 154 yards and added 60 yards on the ground with a touchdown run. Brayden Latham added 103 yards rushing on 19 carries that included a 2-yard score for Eastern Kentucky (8-4, 6-2 United Athletic Conference). Smith was 23-of-39 passing for 325 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for North Alabama (3-9, 2-5). Tanaka Scott had 109 yards receiving and a touchdown catch. ___ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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Neely scores 16 as Albany (NY) beats Stony Brook 77-70Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman more than $250,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified he never forced her to do anything and that the woman had fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. The jury found for the woman on Friday. At least 15 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 160,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.” Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak. The Browns had blown a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and were down 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 remaining after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman shanked a 16-yarder. With snow piling up and covering the yard lines on the field, Cleveland’s Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy to the Pittsburgh 9. Two plays later, Chubb barreled into the end zone. The AFC North-leading Steelers fell to 8-3 while the Browns are 3-8.
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