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BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. As they have advanced, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands rushed the Syria border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those that remained open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some shops were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reach the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. Assad's status Amid the developments, Syria’s state media denied rumors flooding social media that Assad has left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. Assad's chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. Pedersen said a date for the talks in Geneva on the implementation of U.N. Resolution 2254 would be announced later. The resolution, adopted in 2015, called for a Syrian-led political process, starting with the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. The insurgents' march Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were also marching from eastern Syria toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. Syria’s military, meanwhile, sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama, the country’s fourth largest city. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani told CNN in an interview Thursday from Syria that the aim is to overthrow Assad’s government. The Britain-based Observatory said Syrian troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces and are sending reinforcements to Homs, where a battle is looming. If the insurgents capture Homs, they would cut the link between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where the president enjoys wide support. The Syrian army said in a statement Saturday that it has carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists.” The army said it is setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. After the fall of the cities of Daraa and Sweida early Saturday, Syrian government forces remained in control of five provincial capitals — Damascus, Homs and Quneitra, as well as Latakia and Tartus on the Mediterranean coast. Tartus is home to the only Russian naval base outside the former Soviet Union while Latakia is home to a major Russian air base. Diplomacy in Doha In the gas-rich nation of Qatar, the foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met to discuss the situation in Syria. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. After the fall of the cities of Daraa and Sweida early Saturday, Syrian government forces remained in control of five provincial capitals — Damascus, Homs and Quneitra, as well as Latakia and Tartus on the Mediterranean coast. On Friday, U.S.-backed fighters of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces captured wide parts of the eastern province of Deir el-Zour that borders Iraq as well as the provincial capital that carries the same name. The capture of areas in Deir el-Zour is a blow to Iran’s influence in the region as the area is the gateway to the corridor linking the Mediterranean to Iran, a supply line for Iran-backed fighters, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. With the capture of a main border crossing with Iraq by the SDF and after opposition fighters took control of the Naseeb border crossing to Jordan in southern Syria, the Syrian government's only gateway to the outside world is the Masnaa border crossing with Lebanon. ____ Karam reported from London. 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Josh Allen showed extreme trust in Amari Cooper in the Buffalo Bills’ 40-14 blowout victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. On a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter that broke the game open, Cooper was covered. But the Bills’ quarterback threw the ball anyway, and the veteran receiver came down with an outstanding catch that gave the Bills a 19-0 lead. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (18) makes a catch against New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) in the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. “Josh knows just the type of ball to throw in those situations, and he threw it up and I came down with it,” Cooper said in the locker room afterward. Here’s a review of key plays from the Bills’ win, starting with Cooper’s catch: Cooper ran a fake post and go up the right sideline against Jets cornerback Brandin Echols. But Echols, playing in place of injured starter Sauce Gardner, didn’t bite on Cooper’s fake to the middle of the field. Photos: Buffalo Bills dominate New York Jets 40-14 “Honestly, I’ve ran that route hundreds of times at this point,” Cooper said. “Generally, when the corner doesn’t bite on it, the quarterback just comes off of you and throws it somewhere else. When I saw the corner didn’t bite ... I wasn’t jogging, but I was like, ‘OK, he’s going to come off of me.’ Something told me, 'OK, he’s about to throw it,' so I sped up a little bit. It was just a routine catch, really, as far as high-pointing the ball. It was something I learned to do as a youngin', for sure.” Watching Cooper twist his body in the air to the outside and pluck the ball, not everyone thought it was a routine catch. “I put my hands on my head and just started yelling,” Bills receiver Khalil Shakir said. “Just to see those type of plays, it’s amazing. I was speechless in the moment, because it was such a great play.” Recapping the Buffalo Bills' rout of the New York Jets to clinch the No. 2 seed The Jets had just one safety deep, Chuck Clark, and he had no chance to get to the sideline to help. “Yeah, we had a little double-move; they played post high, and I saw what I thought was a favorable matchup and just gave him an opportunity,” Allen said. “Too many times this year I've tried to throw a perfect ball and lead him and then get it right in his hands. Just kind of made a concerted effort over the last week or two to give them opportunities – especially him and (Keon Coleman, No.) 0 – give them opportunities on some of these fade balls. And he just did what Amari does.” Added Cooper: “That’s the type of quarterback he is: He’s going to give you an opportunity. Every quarterback isn’t that way for some reason. I am grateful for that. I’ve just got to continue to show that I’ll come down and make these plays.” Allen gave Coleman a chance to make a play late in the third quarter when he lobbed up a cross-field throw while scrambling out of the pocket to the right. Cooper out-leaped Jets linebacker Quincy Williams for the 14-yard touchdown, which gave the Bills a 33-0 lead. It might have been an ill-advised throw if Allen had not thrown the ball so high. It took a big leap by Coleman, or the ball would have gone out of the end zone. Coleman was running a shallow crossing route against cornerback D.J. Reed but broke deep to the end zone when he saw Allen scrambling. Running back Ty Johnson was running a sideline route in the left flat and also broke to the end zone. Johnson was behind Coleman in the end zone, which is why Williams was in Coleman’s vicinity. “I was pointing at him, and I threw it and I felt, in the corner of my eye, Ty Johnson, and I think Quincy Williams over there,” Allen said. “And I was like, 'Oh, shoot, they're going to be both in the same spot.' But, you know, that's the reason why we drafted (No.) 0 – to go up and make plays like that – and he made a heck of a play.” Observations: Buffalo Bills' defense feasts on disinterested New York Jets team in blowout win Coleman said he saw Allen scramble and, in his words, “just tried to be QB-friendly. He went all the way to the right. He told me go back that way. I went back and he let it go. “I just checked to see who was right there,” Coleman said of Williams. “The only thing going through my head jumping was that they would have to undercut me to get the ball out of my hands.” The Jets’ woeful situation at offensive tackle cost them on the safety by A.J. Epenesa late in the second quarter. Give defensive coordinator Bobby Babich some credit, too. The Bills threatened a double-A gap blitz, with both linebackers (Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano) lined up over the gaps on either side of the center. But at the snap, Bernard and Milano dropped out into coverage. The Jets’ offensive line was concerned about protecting up the middle, and that fouled up the protection on the outside. Left tackle Max Mitchell looked toward Ed Oliver first before looking outside at Epenesa. By that point, Epenesa was unblocked off the edge and sacked Aaron Rodgers in the end zone for an easy safety. The Bills rushed only four men on the play. That put the Bills up 9-0. “It puts them in a tough spot,” Epenesa said of the fake blitz. “It looks like we’re bringing more than they can block. They’ve got to make a decision. Someone’s gotta come free. It puts them in a tough spot and it makes them play on our terms. So that’s kind of the way we’d like to do it.” Mitchell, making his first start of the season, was Plan C for the Jets at left tackle. They started the season with 34-year-old, injury-prone Tyron Smith. He lasted 10 starts before going on injured reserve. Rookie first-round draft pick Ola Fashanu replaced Smith but went on injured reserve this week with a foot injury. That left Mitchell, a third-year backup, to take over. The Bills attacked a two-deep look on the key play of their opening scoring drive. It was a third-and-13 from the Buffalo 47 after Spencer Brown had been called for a chintzy holding penalty, which wiped out a 37-yard pass to Coleman. The Bills sent Shakir on a route up the deep middle of the field, attracting the attention of both deep safeties, Clark and Tony Adams. The Jets actually were in a four-deep quarters coverage, so there were no linebackers in the middle of the field. Mack Hollins came running behind Shakir and was wide-open because the Jets’ linebackers were matched up on receivers in the flats. It was a perfect play for the Jets’ defense and a 23-yard gain to the Jets’ 30. Dion Dawkins blocked up Hasson Reddick on the edge, and center Connor McGovern rode defensive tackle Quinnen Williams deep in the pocket past Allen. Sent weekly directly to your inbox!Maresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. Last night at Enzo’s 🏡 💙 — Leicester City (@LCFC) “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.

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Dr. Oliver Inderwildi Brings to Limelight the Possibilities Surrounding The Consciousness of Machines, Warns Cautious Progress 12-24-2024 06:12 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Dr. Oliver Inderwildi's latest article, "Conscious Machines: Impossible Feat, Ethical Nightmare, or Evolution's Next Step?" sparks fresh conversations about the nature of consciousness, the potential for machine awareness, and the ethical questions these advancements bring to light Artificial Intelligence continues to take center stage in the world today as it gains momentum thanks to the applications it enjoys across various industries and sectors of human endeavor. This widespread adoption of AI and its implementation in machines begs fundamental questions that Dr. OLiver Inderwildi's recent article explores. The article titled, " Conscious Machines: Impossible Feat, Ethical Nightmare, or Evolution's Next Step?" is a wakeup call for the world to reconsider its stance on AI. It sparks fresh conversations about the nature of consciousness, the potential for machine awareness, and the ethical questions these advancements ask. There is no denying that interest in consciousness increased with the release of movies like The Matrix and several science books as the article opines. Further insights were drawn thanks to advances in neuroscience and psychiatry which also helped with the understanding of perception. Several research and studies on psychedelic therapies have raised questions about how flexible consciousness can be. Developments in machine learning and large language models (LLMs) have made philosophical ideas important in ethical and social discussions. The article further highlights a debate about the substrate independence of consciousness-whether non-biological systems like AI could ever achieve true awareness. While acknowledging the current limitations of AI, the article suggests that ruling out the possibility of artificial consciousness would be premature. It is clear that humanity is at a crossroads, faced with opportunities and profound ethical dilemmas. Dr. Oliver acknowledges the potential of AI and quantum computing but warns that rushing forward without a deeper understanding of consciousness or the development of robust ethical frameworks can prove to be detrimental. According to Dr. Oliver, "If machines were made to achieve consciousness, they could challenge humanity's position as the apex of conscious existence and force us to confront fundamental questions about the nature of life and the divine." The article calls for extreme caution and urges policymakers, ethicists, and technologists to prioritize ethical considerations and societal impact before advancing further. The stakes are too high to proceed recklessly, and the questions are too significant to ignore. This article is one out of many that Dr. Oliver Inderwildi is dishing out to the public as he seeks to use his background to steer the world to a better place technologically. Connect with Dr. Oliver on Medium [ https://oliverinderwildi.medium.com/ ] and LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverinderwildi/ ]. Media Contact Company Name: Oliver Inderwildi Contact Person: Media Relations Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=dr-oliver-inderwildi-brings-to-limelight-the-possibilities-surrounding-the-consciousness-of-machines-warns-cautious-progress ] Phone: +41795275109 Country: Switzerland Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverinderwildi/ This release was published on openPR.People in the Syrian capital Damascus are bracing themselves as insurgents appear to be on the brink of entering the city. or signup to continue reading The head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman, told dpa the capture of Damascus by the rebels and the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government are now only a matter of time. The British-based war monitor has been one of the leading sources of information about the war-torn country for years. It relies on a network of informants in Syria. The Syrian government, meanwhile, sought to counter speculation about the imminent capture of Damascus by the rebels. Interior Minister Mohammad al-Rahmoun told state television that there is a "very strong security ring on the outskirts of Damascus" and advised people to stay in their homes. An army spokesman said in a televised address that forces in the vicinity of Damascus were being reinforced. "Our armed forces units are strengthening their deployment lines throughout the Damascus countryside and the southern region to prevent any incidents as a result of the chaos that the terrorists are trying to create through their platforms, tools and sleeper cells in some areas," the spokesman said. Syrian rebels and local opposition forces have already surrounded areas on the outskirts of Damascus, activists and the observatory said earlier on Saturday. While government troops said they were "repositioning", insurgents were gaining further territory in the south of the country and on the border with Israel, increasing the pressure on al-Assad. Al-Assad's office in Damascus denied rumours that the president had fled. "We confirm that the Syrian president is pursuing his work and national and constitutional tasks from the capital, Damascus," a statement by the Syrian presidency said. It further stated that there would be no short-term foreign visits. The stated objective of the insurgents is the overthrow of the government. The leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Abu Mohamed al-Joulani, issued a statement encouraging his fighters. "Damascus is waiting for you," he said. He later issued a second statement, stating that "the fall of the criminal regime is very near" and urged his fighters "to have mercy" on residents. He also instructed Syrian government forces to go to their homes and stay there, or lay down their arms, and they would be safe. Residents in the Damascus countryside told dpa that they had seen government troops withdrawing towards the capital city on foot. The cities of Muadamiyat al-Sham, Jaramana and Sahnaya witnessed demonstrations by local people in support of the opposition forces, who advanced towards Syrian army checkpoints. Soldiers reportedly withdrew from the checkpoints, allowing local rebel factions then took control of these locations. The civil war in Syria flared up again suddenly last week with a rebel offensive led by HTS. The group seized many areas in the north-west of the country, including the key cities of Aleppo and Hama. Other groups have since joined in, some in the south of the country. They are now positioned on the outskirts of Damascus. HTS fighters are reportedly already operating in the strategically important city of Homs, north of Damascus. The group stated that forces stationed behind enemy lines had begun "special operations" within the city. Simultaneously, there is a massive assault from several sides. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed that armed confrontations were occurring in Homs. However, it remains unclear whether the rebel alliance has sufficient fighters to capture Homs, home to about 1.4 million people. The fighting is the latest stage in a conflict that began in 2011 with protests against al-Assad's government that were ruthlessly put down by security forces. The spiral of violence led to a civil war with international involvement, in which Russia, Iran, Turkey and the United States are pursuing their own interests. Some 14 million people have been displaced. According to UN estimates, more than 300,000 civilians have died so far. No political solution has been in sight for years. The Israeli military has deployed additional forces to the border with Syria as rebels continued their advances throughout the country. The Israel Defense Forces said on Telegram that they were deploying additional defensive forces to the Golan Heights and along the border. The announcement was the second of its kind in 24 hours. The IDF later said it was determined to prevent any violation of the sovereignty of the state of Israel. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? 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In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase "We are so back!!!" Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state." On Trump's Truth Social platform, he's also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a "focus like a laser beam" on the real and "existential threat" of tariffs. "This strikes me as being profoundly unserious," said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. "These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is," he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. "We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can," he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring "the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders" in response to Trump's comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump's postings on Dec. 18, telling media that "we'll never be the 51st state. We're Canada; we're proud to be Canadians. We'll always fight for that." Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. "Canadians should worry first about what Canada's actual national interests are," he said. "We're not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don't even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters." In response to Trump's threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump's threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump's comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland's head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump's latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale," he said in a statement. "We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom." Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump's musing about taking over the Panama Canal. "Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to," he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, "We'll see about that!" This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press

Penguins acquire Philip Tomasino from Nashville for 2027 draft pickCARSON, Calif. — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough on MLS' biggest stage. The Galaxy's Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS' best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game's only goal. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Jaire Alexander has been limited by a knee issue over the past few weeks, and it sounds like the injury is worse than the cornerback and the Packers initially let on. Alexander told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic that he suffered a PCL tear that might keep him off the field for several more weeks. Alexander suffered the tear during Green Bay’s Week 8 win over Jacksonville. He sat out the team’s Week 9 contest and had a bye during Week 10. After practicing on a limited basis last week, Alexander started Sunday’s win over the Bears, but he only got into 10 defensive snaps before exiting the game for good. As Schneidman notes, coach MattLaFleur had previously revealed that Alexander would be on a snap limit for Week 11, but the cornerback was still expected to play more than a handful of drives. “I stayed here the whole bye week trying to hopefully come back and make an impact for the team,” Alexander told Schneidman. “It was a game-time decision at that, so we didn’t know ... until, you know, a few minutes before the game if I would play or not. “I just tried to give it a go ... I went out there and s–t, all I could really give was 10 plays and then it — I felt something. If you know how (posterior cruciate ligaments) work, it don’t just get done in three weeks, so it just needed more time. I reaggravated it going back out there and only doing 10 plays, so now we just trying to get my knee back right.” Alexander expressed optimism that he can get back to his All-Pro production for the stretch run of the 2024 campaign. However, the cornerback cautioned that he may need more time off as he looks to return to full strength. The former first-round pick established himself as one of the NFL’s top defensive backs with strong showings in 2020 and 2022. Unfortunately, his other recent campaigns have been wrecked by injuries. He was limited to four games in 2021 thanks to a shoulder injury, and he got into only seven games in 2023 while dealing with back and shoulder issues (along with a one-game suspension). Alexander also missed a pair of games earlier this season while nursing a groin injury. Keisean Nixon has secured the other starting CB spot this season and will continue to lead the depth chart with Alexander out of the lineup. Eric Stokes got a long look as the team’s third CB but was passed by Carrington Valentine in Week 11. This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.Franklin Resources Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ( NYSE:BUD – Free Report ) by 3.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,863 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock after selling 672 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV were worth $1,103,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 37.7% during the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 57,870 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $3,836,000 after acquiring an additional 15,837 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 6.0% during the third quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 10,307,014 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock worth $683,252,000 after purchasing an additional 587,329 shares during the period. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG bought a new stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV in the third quarter valued at about $1,865,000. Cerity Partners LLC lifted its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV by 61.9% in the third quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 61,061 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock valued at $4,048,000 after buying an additional 23,348 shares during the period. Finally, Brophy Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV during the third quarter worth about $946,000. 5.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages recently weighed in on BUD. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from $68.50 to $73.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 10th. Evercore ISI upgraded shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 30th. Citigroup raised shares of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Barclays upgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Finally, TD Cowen downgraded Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $68.00 to $88.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $79.00. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Price Performance Shares of NYSE BUD opened at $50.37 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $55.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $59.80. Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV has a 1-year low of $49.66 and a 1-year high of $67.49. The firm has a market cap of $90.52 billion, a PE ratio of 15.55, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. About Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV ( Free Report ) Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV produces, distributes, exports, markets, and sells beer and beverages. It offers a portfolio of approximately 500 beer brands, which primarily include Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois; Beck's, Hoegaarden, Leffe, and Michelob Ultra; and Aguila, Antarctica, Bud Light, Brahma, Cass, Castle, Castle Lite, Cristal, Harbin, Jupiler, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Victoria, Sedrin, and Skol brands. Featured Articles Five stocks we like better than Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV What is the Hang Seng index? Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December Stock Dividend Cuts Happen Are You Ready? Top 3 ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation in 2025 What Does a Stock Split Mean? These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025 Receive News & Ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Manny Diaz says quarterback Maalik Murphy will face discipline “internally” after extending both of his middle fingers skyward in celebration after throwing a long touchdown pass early in the weekend win against Virginia Tech. Diaz said Monday that Murphy’s exuberant gesture, caught on the ACC Network national broadcast, was directed at offensive coordinator Jonathan Brewer in the booth after a bit of practice “banter” from a few days earlier. Diaz said the Texas transfer just let his excitement get away from him but still called it “unacceptable in our program.” “There was a practice in the middle of last week when we throwing post after post after post, and we weren’t completing them,” Diaz said. “And it was again and again and again and again. And at the end of that, there was a remark made in jest that, ‘If you throw a post for a touchdown in the game, then you can flick me off,’ from Coach Brewer.” Murphy’s gesture came after he uncorked a deep ball from deep in Duke’s own end and caught Eli Pancol perfectly in stride across midfield, with Pancol racing untouched for an 86-yard score barely 2 minutes into the game. As he began skipping downfield to celebrate, Murphy chest-bumped teammate Star Thomas and then extended both arms in the air with his middle fingers raised. Brewer said Monday he missed the gesture in real time, but then saw it on a replay moments later. “Some things you say on the field when you’re coaching obviously isn’t meant to be taken literally when you’re trying to get after somebody in that world,” Brewer said. Murphy threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions in the 31-28 win for the Blue Devils (8-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who close the regular season at Wake Forest. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and