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New Orleans (4-8) at New York Giants (2-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Saints by 5. Against the spread: Saints 5-7; Giants 3-9. Series record: Giants lead 17-15. Last meeting: Saints beat Giants 24-6 on Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. Last week: Saints lost to Rams 21-14; Giants lost to Cowboys 27-20. Saints: overall (12), rush (10), pass (19), scoring (14) Saints defense: overall (30), rush (26), pass (29), scoring (19) Giants offense: overall (T26), rush (15), pass (31), scoring (32) Giants defense: overall (19), rush (29), pass (6), scoring (18) Turnover differential: Saints plus-2; Giants minus-8. Saints player to watch Derek Carr. The quarterback completed 23 of 28 for 218 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions in the previous meeting and had a 134.8 quarterback rating. Giants player to watch Drew Lock. The veteran quarterback is going to make his second straight start with Tommy DeVito (forearm) hurt. He threw for 178 yards and ran for a career-high 57 yards in the loss to the Dallas. He scored on an 8-yard run and had a 28-yard scramble to set up another. He also made mistakes, throwing a pick-6 and losing a fumble on a scramble. Key matchup Saints offense vs Giants defense. The Giants defense is banged up. DT Dexter Lawrence (elbow) was put on injured reserve Monday and fellow starter Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck) missed practice earlier in the week. Leading tackler and ILB Bobby Okereke is dealing with a back issue. Key injuries Saints: Tight end Taysom Hill's knee injury last week will sideline him the rest of the season. Running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) is eligible to come off injured reserve and could return to the lineup Sunday. Guards Cesar Ruiz (concussion) and Nick Saldiveri (knee) have been held out of practice this week. Center Erik McCoy (groin) , who sat out last week's game, returned to practice early this week on a limited basis. Guard Lucas Patrick (calf) has practiced on a limited basis after sitting out the past three games. Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) has returned to full practice this week after sitting out much of the second half of last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Giants: Lawrence and rookie TE Theo Johnson (foot) were placed on injured reserve and probably are out for the season. ... DeVito (forearm) and LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) missed the Dallas game but they are making progress this week. DeVito will back up Lock. ... Eluemunor and RT Evan Neal (hip) may be game-time decisions. ... CB Deonte Banks (ribs), Okereke (back) and Nunez-Roches (neck) are unlikely to play. WR Malik Nabers was added to the report Thursday with a nagging groin issue. Series notes The Saints have won two of the past three meetings. The Giants are winless in all six games at MetLife Stadium this season. Stats and stuff The Saints are 2-1 under interim coach Darren Rizzi, who was born in New Jersey and grew up a Giants fan. ... Carr ranks sixth among qualified passers with a 103.3 rating in 2024. ... WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has had TD catches in his past three games. ... TE Juwan Johnson had five catches against the Rams. ... DT Bryan Bresee has a career-high 6 1/2 sacks and is looking for his third straight game with a sack. He had two sacks against New York last season. ... DL Chase Young has two sacks and three tackles for loss against the Giants in December. ... LB Demario Davis had 10 tackles and a sack in the previous meeting. ... CB Alontae Taylor is the only player with at least 10 passes defended and five tackles for loss in each of the past two seasons. ... Mathieu needs five tackles for his eighth straight season of at least 50 tackles. ... Giants: RB Tyrone Tracy ranks second among rookies with 619 yards rushing. He has run for four touchdowns. ... WR Malik Nabers has 75 catches for 740 yards. His reception total is the most by a rookie in his first 10 games. .... Wan'Dale Robinson has career-high 63 catches. ... OLB Brian Burns has a career-high eight passes defended and 10 tackles for loss. ... Okereke needs seven tackles for his fourth straight season of 100 or more tackles. ... S Tyler Nubin leads all rookies and ranks fourth among DBs with 93 tackles. ... The Giants have set an NFL record going 11 straight games without an interception. They have one interception this season. The NFL record for fewest in a season is two by the 2018 San Francisco 49ers. The fewest in a season by the Giants was six in 2022. Fantasy tip Look for running back Alvin Kamara to have a big game. He has 894 yards rushing on 206 carries and he has caught 59 passes for 450 yards. He has seven touchdowns, six rushing. The 29-year-old has had eight games of at least 100 yards from scrimmage this season and he is third in the league with 1,344 yards from scrimmage. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl The Associated PressPublic Transportation Fleet Management System Market Growth Drivers Industry Insights and Forecast 2032
Rookie Bucky Irving relishes opportunity to help Buccaneers any way he can against skidding RaidersNew Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to late statehood activist Indramani Badoni by garlanding his portrait on his birth anniversary at Uttarakhand Niwas in New Delhi on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said Indramani Badoni made a significant contribution to the movement for the formation of a separate Uttarakhand state. Also Read | Two-Child Policy in Telangana: Revanth Reddy Led- Government Likely To Decide on 2-Child Policy for Rural Polls After Caste Census. Referring to Badoni as the "Gandhi of Uttarakhand," Dhami highlighted his pivotal role as the architect of the 1994 statehood movement. He praised Badoni's vision for the development of mountainous regions and his enduring contributions to the struggle for state formation. "The occasion of the birth anniversary of late Badoni ji inspires us to make Uttarakhand a developed and leading state. His active involvement in the Uttarakhand state movement will always be remembered," the Chief Minister said. Also Read | Delhi Horror: 8-Year-Old Girl Strangled to Death for Resisting Rape by Neighbourhood 'Brother' in Vasant Kunj, Body Dumped in Army Cantonment Area. Earlier in the day, Dhami criticised the Congress party for "insulting" Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would never allow their "divisive politics" to succeed. "The Congress party has always sought to insult Dr Ambedkar. They never respected him. When Baba Saheb was made a member of the Constituent Assembly, many Congress leaders opposed him. Prime Minister Modi continues to receive public support, whether in the Haryana or Maharashtra elections, and the Congress is completely frustrated and disappointed by this. The public has taught them a lesson, and they will continue to do so. We will expose them and never allow their divisive politics to succeed," CM Dhami said during a press conference in Delhi. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for implementing three new criminal laws, stating that these reforms would give the country a new direction. "New laws have been implemented in the country since July, and Uttarakhand is working swiftly to enforce them. Today, these efforts were reviewed under the chairmanship of Home Minister Amit Shah. We assessed the progress in the state, including training, hardware, human resources, and work related to science and technology, as well as the police, FSL, and medico-legal sectors. I thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister for their efforts. These new laws will help give the country a new direction," Dhami said. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Labour plans to make spiking a specific offence and has laid out plans for venue staff to be trained in relation to spiking, with a pilot to begin within weeks before a wider rollout next year. Ms Davies-Jones, asked about why it was worthwhile to make spiking a new offence when it is already illegal, said: “Spiking is a crime already. “A lot of people don’t realise that it is a crime already, which is part of the problem.” She said there were around 6,000 reports of spiking last year but that because it is an underreported crime, it is not clear how big of a problem it is. 'Legislation won't fix this on its own...this is about a culture shift' @SophyRidgeSky challenges Minister for Victims @AlexDaviesJones on the govt plan to change the spiking law even though it is already a criminal offence. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501 pic.twitter.com/Zb65c6KnOM — Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge (@SkyPoliticsHub) November 25, 2024 “Part of the problem we’ve got is around the data collection, so you don’t know if you’ve been spiked with a drink, a needle, a vape, for example,” she told Politics Hub on Sky News. Modernising the offence and giving police the tools to get accurate data allows a clearer picture of where, how and how often spiking is happening, she said. It is about “clarifying it, modernising it, making sure that people know exactly what this is...the law isn’t quite, it isn’t up to date. “It isn’t modern enough.” Sir Keir Starmer earlier said he hopes the change will give people “the confidence to come forward”, in a meeting of police bosses, transport figures and hospitality executives in Downing Street. Spiking will be made a criminal offence. My government was elected to take back our streets, central to this mission is making sure women and girls can feel safe at night. Perpetrators of spiking will feel the full force of the law. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 25, 2024 Ms Davies-Jones and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were among the attendees at the round-table discussion on Monday morning. Labour pledged in its manifesto to introduce a new offence for spiking, but there was no detail in the King’s Speech this year about a specific crime, though it promised to ensure an improved police response to cases. According to information published by the Metropolitan Police, spiking offences are currently covered by more than one law, but most come under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Sir Keir told the meeting: “There are a number of measures that we are setting out this morning – we want to talk it through with you. “The first is to make spiking a specific offence so that it counts, it’s reported.” He said that such a measure would mean that it “enables everybody to have the confidence to come forward” and also “it allows perpetrators to know that it’s a specific offence”. Detailing the training scheme, he went on: “We’re beginning the piloting of training for staff in venues.” He said the scheme would be “partly to spot what’s happening, but also to know what to do in the event that there is an incident in a venue”. “That will start in December with a pilot then it will be rolled out from March of next year,” Sir Keir added. He also said that the “final” point of discussion for the morning was “police indexing – (the) way that we count it across different police forces”. Sir Keir added: “At the moment it’s quite hard to get your arms around the pure numbers.” Plain clothes officers are being deployed in areas around bars and clubs to spot predatory behaviour. The text-to-report number, 61016, that allows women to contact British Transport Police to report harassment on the train, is due to be relaunched. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Spiking is a disturbing and serious crime which can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on victims. “That’s why today we are taking decisive action to prevent this devastating crime and to crack down on perpetrators, by introducing a new criminal offence for spiking and launching specialist training for thousands of bar staff nationwide. “People shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their drinks on a night out. “These changes are about giving victims greater confidence to come forward, and ensuring that there is a robust response from the police whenever these appalling crimes take place.”Boise State's legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments
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Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Decreases Stock Position in Louisiana-Pacific Co. (NYSE:LPX)LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world," GM President Mark Reuss said. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM's engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level." The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti's IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports' NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing's sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. "We're excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1," Towriss said. "Together, we're assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world." Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team," Michael Andretti posted on social media. "I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night's race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti's dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years, and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA. The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they've already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti's application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1's current grid. "General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," Ben Sulayem said Monday. "I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application." Despite the FIA's acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn't interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. "Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024," F1 said in a statement. "Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process." Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. "With Formula 1's continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport," Maffei said. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1." Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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Pep Guardiola has stressed Manchester City’s current malaise is not down to one player as he again defended Erling Haaland. City’s 2-1 loss at Aston Villa on Saturday, the Premier League champions’ ninth defeat in 12 matches in all competitions, saw Haaland fail to score for the fifth time in six outings. After the game the Norway striker told TNT Sports: “First I’m looking at myself. I haven’t been scoring my chances. I have to do better, I haven’t been good enough.” City boss Guardiola subsequently stuck up for Haaland, who has netted 108 times for the club since joining in 2022, saying that “without him we will be even worse” and that “he needs to be delivered the right balls in the right spots”. And speaking on Christmas Eve at his press conference ahead of the Boxing Day home clash with Everton, Guardiola said: “It’s about us, not just one player. “When in the past we score goals and Erling was so prolific, helping us, it was because of the team. “And when you have problems at the back, in the middle, it is for everyone, it is a team, it is not about one player. It would be easy, if it was just one player, the reason why. It’s not about that. PEP 💬 It is about us, not just one player... when you have problems at the back and middle, it is all about the team, not just one player... Erling [Haaland] is so important for us, will be important for us and has been and we need to use him better. pic.twitter.com/VBgJywyCT2 — Manchester City (@ManCity) December 24, 2024 “Erling is so important for us, will be so important for us, has been. (We have to) try to do things better, to use him better.” He added: “In this situation, this tendency for all of us (is to say) ‘the reason why is this one, and this one and this one’. It’s about us, about everyone. “The guys are running, making effort more than ever. All the tendency ‘it’s because we don’t run, because we don’t fight, the reason why is this situation or this player or this manager’... It’s not about that. “It’s many little details or big details that make all together not as good as we were. But we have another opportunity on Boxing Day.” City have a sidelined list that includes key midfielder Rodri, recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in September, and Ruben Dias, who was ruled out for up to four weeks after sustaining a muscular problem in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on December 15. Fellow defender John Stones made his return to action in the Villa game after a foot issue, only to be substituted at half-time. City have been assessing him, along with goalkeeper Ederson and midfielder Matheus Nunes, both of whom were absent on Saturday. What is an unprecedented slump in results in Guardiola’s managerial career has featured six losses in eight in the league. And City, who had gone into the season targeting a fifth successive title under the 53-year-old, head into Christmas lying seventh in the table, 12 points adrift of leaders Liverpool having played a game more. Their next five league fixtures are all against sides currently in the bottom half, with Everton sat 15th. Guardiola emphasised the Toffees should not be regarded as the “perfect opponent”, and added: “It’s about us, to come back at our best. We will take time because we don’t have players, but we have to get results as quick as possible.” Ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off, City’s players are set to train on Christmas Day before staying at the training ground that night, and Guardiola said: “Today they will be at home with the families, tomorrow (they will be) in the morning and in the night they will be here – hopefully they want to be here, because it’s our job and our duty.”Kristin Juszczyk and Claire Kittle Twin in Custom Snowsuits at 49ers Game
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Mohamed Salah is entering the final six months of his Liverpool contract, meaning clubs from outside of England can soon approach the Egyptian and entice him to move in their direction on a free transfer at the end of the season. His list of achievements and accolades for the Reds is remarkable. He is the club's third-highest scorer of all time, notching 226 in 370 games, and he is the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history. He also sits eighth on the division's top-scoring list with 170. His 77 assists, meanwhile, are good for 11th in the English top flight. He has picked up every possible trophy for Liverpool, including one Premier League title and one Champions League medal. Salah is, quite simply, a legend of the club, and one of the best players ever to grace a football pitch. In the last few years of Jurgen Klopp's Anfield reign, it looked like he was slowing down, with age and thousands of miles in the legs catching up to him. But under Arne Slot, he is somehow rejuvenated, scoring 13 in 14 Premier League games and providing eight assists for good measure. But the 32-year-old might not be wearing a red shirt for much longer, and his remarkable form this season will no doubt have encouraged a handful of clubs to invest in his talents for a few years. The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Anfield officials are set to offer him a new deal, but with each day that passes, the club and its fans will become more and more concerned that he won't put pen to paper and he'll be taking his talents elsewhere. But which other teams could we expect to make an offer? Read on for a handful of prospective parties who could be keen on putting a contract offer in Salah's hands. In 2023, Liverpool reportedly rejected a £150 million bid from Al-Ittihad for Salah. An offer that seemingly couldn't be refused was, apparently, refusable, with the club deciding to keep him on board despite his value declining as his contract grew closer to its end. Looking back, it was probably a wise decision, with the forward now powering the club towards a possible Premier League title. Could a club from the Saudi Pro League be an option for Salah if he runs down his contract? With the way he's playing now, that possibility looks increasingly unlikely. At the start of last season, it looked like his previous high standards were waning, and there wasn't much more that could be extracted from a career that had reached notable heights. A hefty payday to see out the rest of his playing days made a lot of sense from a personal point of view. But he's been tremendous this season, winding back the clock and looking exactly like the player Liverpool signed in 2017. Because of that, he'll back himself to win a few more major titles, which is something the Saudi Pro League simply can't offer—no matter how much money they spend. He may yet head in that direction, but not for a few years. Verdict: Sell On Dec. 1, French publication L'Equipe (h/t Eurosport ) reported Paris Saint-Germain had opened talks with Salah regarding a free transfer. The Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi moved quickly to quash those rumors, telling Sky Germany that those assertions were "not true." "He's a fantastic and amazing player, but we've never considered him, to be honest," Al-Khelaifi added. With Salah not quite in the final six months of his Liverpool contract, it's perhaps not surprising that PSG would want to play down their interest in his possible signing. But it still looks like it could happen. PSG's star power has dwindled in the last few seasons, with the exit of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid representing the departure of the club's last remaining true superstar. Signing Salah on a free would be tempting, especially as the Parisians still seek the first Champions League title in club history. Salah could see it as a viable option, too. While winning Ligue 1 doesn't hold the gravitas that other top European titles do, he'll still almost certainly be able to play in the Champions League for another couple of years. He would also likely pick up a few individual accolades in France to further boost his legend status. Even if they won't declare an interest out loud, it's difficult to rule PSG out of the Salah sweepstakes. Verdict: Buy For the chances of the Egyptian King joining the GOAT in MLS, you can pretty much read the entry for the Saudi Pro League. Lionel Messi is having a whale of a time in Miami, but Salah's game is still at too high a level to join the Argentinian for a party in the U.S.A. Whether Messi should be there himself at this point in his career is a discussion for another day. Salah could see the States as a viable destination in the future, but right now, he still has too much-unfinished business in Europe. Verdict: Sell Bayern Munich is no stranger to signing Premier League goalmachines in their 30s, so it wouldn't be surprising if they were eyeing up Salah to support Harry Kane. Kane is still undeniably lethal in and around the box, but his movement has been lacking for the last few years. Salah, who still boasts copious energy and more tricks than David Blaine, would be a welcome addition to the Bundesliga side's attack. Imagine opposing sides' fear when seeing those two players lining up. The big thing counting against this move, though, is sacrificing young talent to squeeze the Egyptian into the starting XI. Michael Olise works his magic from the right flank, and he's been performing well in his debut season. Nineteen-year-old Mathys Tel, meanwhile, can also fill that spot in a pinch, and hindering his development might not be so wise. There is one thing that could make a deal more likely, though. Leroy Sané is also coming to the end of his contract, and replacing the winger with an arguably better player on a free transfer seems like a smart bit of business. Vincent Kompany knows about Salah's ability firsthand, so he might jump at the chance of signing a player who used to be a thorn in his side when the Belgian was in Manchester City's back line. Verdict: Buy Could Napoli be a dark horse in the race to sign Salah? This is pure speculation, but it could be a good fit. The Partenopei sit on top of Serie A, albeit narrowly, and look like a dead certainty to qualify for the Champions League next season. It doesn't seem there is a way back for Victor Osimhen, who's been shipped out on loan to Galatasaray amid a falling out with the club and probably won't suit up for them again. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Kvicha Kvaratskhelia has been tipped for a move for some time, with even Liverpool linked with the Georgia star, according to Team Talk . While Salah doesn't fit the positions those two players occupy, he will help to make up for the goals and assists lost with those potential permanent exits. Salah teaming up with Romelu Lukaku is a Chelsea attacking partnership from the multiverse—under the guidance of former Blues boss Antonio Conte, no less—so it would intriguing to see how they work out in Italy. With a potential title defense and a Champions League run to prepare for next season, Salah could be an affordable option to bolster an attacking corps that could experience a bit of a shakeup. Serie A might just favor the Egyptian's legs as the years creep up, too, and he's publicly praised the club in the past. After Liverpool beat Napoli 2-0 in the Champions League in 2022, he told BT Sport (h/t Football Italia ) that the Partenopei was "one of the best teams in the world." Verdict: Sell...but you never know Whatever happens, Mohamed Salah has etched his name into Liverpool folklore. The Egyptian's standout moments in a red shirt are too numerous to keep track of, and with at least half a season at the club remaining, he's got plenty of chances to add a few more. But setting aside loyalty, a fanbase that adores him, and the fond memories he's already made, staying at Anfield just seems to make the most sense. He won't go to another Premier League side, and the true top clubs in Europe are likely to pass on him for financial reasons or simply because they are already overflowing with top talent. His signing would be a gamble, too, because of the wages he'll likely be seeking, the talent he'll be blocking, and the fact that career drop-off could be lurking just around the corner. Right now, Liverpool are playing some of the finest football on the continent. Manager Arne Slot is settled in comfortably and has taken the Reds to a new level. And the squad is both stacked and balanced, giving the Egyptian ample support as he continues to astound and astonish. It is the best possible situation for him to be in now and for at least another two years, after which he can chase that one last giant paycheck in Saudi Arabia or the United States—assuming he doesn't take yet another unexpected leap forward. If the board doesn't pull their finger out, the fans will be furious. A contract is supposedly on the way, and it would be surprising if Salah doesn't sign his name on it. Verdict: BuyThe U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether Tennessee's Senate Bill 1 -- which prohibits certain types of medical treatments for minors with diagnosed gender dysphoria -- is constitutional. Outside the courthouse in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, dozens of protesters on both sides of the debate rallied for their cause. One protester, West Virginia resident and trans activist Ash Orr, took his prescribed dose of testosterone outside the steps of the Supreme Court, as the justices heard oral arguments for and against Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. "Even though inside that building, our bodily autonomy was being up for discussion, at that moment in time, we were in control," said Orr, 34, about his act in protest of the ban. "We were in control of our decisions, of our body, of doing what's best for us as trans individuals." As the court decides whether to uphold or block the ban, Orr reflected on his younger self and the importance of having access to what he calls “lifesaving” care. Orr, who says he was closeted in his youth, said that access to gender-affirming care as an adult and being supported by an inclusive and affirming community has allowed him to "thrive." "I was very suicidal when I was younger because I felt trapped in my body," said Orr. "I did not have the terminology or the resources to explain how I was feeling and the help that I needed and that to me trying to take my life at a very early age. And I do feel that had I had access to this health care, I would have seen less struggles growing up. ... I don't think folks understand that we all should have the freedom to decide what's best for our lives." The lawsuit against Tennessee was brought by the Department of Justice, but has been led by a 15-year-old Nashville transgender girl and her parents. The law restricts access to puberty blockers, hormone therapies and surgeries for gender transitioning. However, it allows non-transgender minors access to the same or similar medical procedures. The DOJ and the Nashville family say Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment because it discriminates against transgender kids specifically. Tennessee officials argue that the constitution guarantees states "the right and responsibility to protect children, regulate the medical profession, and independently evaluate the evidence of the risks and benefits of practices to be regulated," Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in an online statement about the Supreme Court arguments. "Our arguments were ultimately about constitutional clarity and common sense," said Attorney General Skrmetti. "We cannot allow ideology to override medical evidence at the expense of our right to self-government and our duty to protect our children." MORE: Transgender residents living under bathroom ban reflect on Sarah McBride controversy Puberty blockers delay the development of certain physical characteristics, including the growth of breasts and facial hair as well as changes in a person's voice. Once blockers are stopped, health professionals have told ABC News that puberty continues with little to no proven side effects. Teens who receive hormone therapy take either estrogen or testosterone based on their gender identity. Changes from hormone therapy occur slowly and are partially reversible, experts explain, such as changes in voice and body hair. Health professionals have told ABC News that surgeries for people under 18 are quite rare and only considered on a case-by-case basis. Transgender people -- who make up less than 1% of Americans over the age of 13, according to UCLA's research organization, the Williams Institute -- have been the subjects of Republican-backed legislation in dozens of states across the country. Dozens of bans have popped up restricting changes in gender markers on IDs, transgender bathroom use, gender-affirming care bans, and more. Right now, at least 24 states have general bans on several forms of medical gender-affirming care for minors, according to LGBTQ legislation tracker Movement Advancement Project . Two other states solely ban surgeries for transgender youth. Medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and others say gender-affirming care is safe, effective, beneficial, and may be medically necessary for some transgender youth. They argue bans that restrict individualized, age-appropriate gender-affirming care infringe on a family's right to make medical decisions with their doctors. MORE: Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids Critics of access to gender-affirming youth care say that families should wait until their children are older to make these decisions. Tennessee argued before the Supreme Court that the law is "protecting children" from what are "irreversible and unproven gender transition procedures." “Tennessee’s General Assembly reviewed the medical evidence, as well as the evidence-based decisions of European countries that restricted these procedures, and ultimately passed this bipartisan law prohibiting irreversible medical interventions," said Skrmetti. "The plaintiffs in this case are asking the Court to take the power to regulate the practice of medicine away from the people’s elected representatives and vest it in unaccountable judges." Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first openly trans lawmaker in the state , was at the Supreme Court protesting in opposition to Tennessee's ban. Being outside of the Supreme Court, she said it reminded her of the long history of the fight for LGBTQ civil rights -- from the Stonewall Uprisings to protests in favor of marriage equality. "You have moments of hardship like Stonewall, but you also have moments where the community has come together. If you look after the Stonewall Riots the day after, you see photos of LGBTQ people standing arm in arm, smiling, being proud that they have stood by and stood up for one another," said Zephyr. She said: "the people at that rally know what's at stake, and they know the type of court that is hearing this case, but the people I saw down there yesterday were also carving out space for one another and surrounding ourselves with other queer people and finding joy in that community." Zephyr was censured and barred from the House floor in her first term for encouraging protesters after pleading on the state House floor for legislators to vote against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth that they ultimately passed. She said she recently worked with Republican legislators in her state to reject a transgender bathroom ban in the state House and Senate. She argues that anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation have been a distraction from the issues facing average Americans: "Leave trans people alone, let us live our lives and let our representatives get back to trying to make our states better places for all of us." If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and tackle Trent Williams have not practiced this week after missing their second consecutive game, casting doubt on their availability for Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided updates on both players during a Thursday appearance on Bay Area radio station KNBR. While their chances of playing don't seem promising, Shanahan did not completely rule out the possibility. "They're making progress," Shanahan said. "I mean, they're getting better, but not good enough to practice. So, we're still giving them time, especially those two players. They've got two more days. Three, if we count right before kickoff. "So, hopefully, they can turn the corner, and get better, and have a chance to go this Sunday. Wish they could have gone today (in practice), but they're still not there yet." The 49ers have one final practice on Friday before hosting the Bears at Levi's Stadium this weekend. With five games remaining and the team not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the 49ers are focused on finishing the season strong. This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.TESS Daly has revealed the ‘number one hero product’ that she couldn't live without. The 55-year-old, who always looks wrinkle-free and was seen with her lookalike daughter Phoebe just a few days ago , claimed that her favourite beauty buy makes dry skin feel ‘supple and soft’. 4 Tess Daly has shared the 'number one' product she swears by Credit: Instagram/tessdaly 4 The 55-year-old presenter's 'hero' buy is less than £7 Credit: Getty 4 It makes dry skin feel 'supple and soft' in no time at all Credit: Instagram 4 But it's not just Tess who loves the Simple Repairing Rich Cream, as shoppers have flocked to Amazon to praise the cheap buy Credit: Simple So if the weather is making your face look more lacklustre than ever before, you’ve come to the right place. Or, if you’re planning on heading out tonight to get some last minute stocking fillers, this affordable, purse-friendly find and is sure to make someone smile this Christmas. Luckily for you, the age-defying presenter, who is forever complimented on her glowing complexion and great skin, has finally spilt the tea on her skincare favourites. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed to Good Housekeeping that her favourite moisturiser is actually less than £7 - yes, you heard that correctly. Read more celebrity stories ROO KNEW? Coleen Rooney FINALLY reveals the secret to her glowing skin - and it costs 31p MARIAH'S MOMENT The 6 secrets Mariah Carey swears by & the cost of her backward-aging face The blonde beauty, whose real name is actually Helen , explained: “I've got really dry skin.“ “My number one hero product is the Simple Repairing Rich Cream Moisturiser, because my skin just drinks it.” Tess, who is married to Vernon Kay, 50, and mother to two teenage daughters, then added: “It’s gorgeous. “It really helps with the dryness, it makes my skin feel so supple and soft. Most read in Celebrity BREAK WITH TRADITION Lily Allen reveals Christmas plans amid ‘split’ from David Harbour FESTIVE FAUX PAS? Stacey Solomon slammed by fans as she reveals new project HINCH GRIEF Mrs Hinch shares snap of baby bump as she reflects on 'getting through' 2024 NOT HEIDI-ING Heidi Klum's raciest confessions - from her sex closet to a suitcase of toys “For me, skin looks best when it’s moisturised.” Simple's best-selling Repairing Rich Face Cream , which you can order online now from Amazon for just £6.65, has an average rating of 4.5 out of five. Strictly host Tess Daly 'struggled to keep going' as she fought back tears after shock moment on live TV, says husband Vernon Kay It has been praised for being 'fast absorbing' and 'extremely hydrating', despite its very affordable price tag. You can also pick up the cheap beauty buy from Superdrug for £6.65 or Boots for £9.99. The wrinkle-free moisturiser is packed with skin-loving ingredients including hydrating actives and hyaluronic acid for fresh-looking skin in an instant. It really helps with the dryness, it makes my skin feel so supple and soft Tess Daly It can be easily slotted into both your day and night routine and despite being an 'ultra-rich' cream, the formula is non-greasy and lightweight. It absorbs into your complexion instantly for speedy plumping action and gives you a natural glow. The best part is it's packed with 22% ceramide boosters, which expertly help to repair your skin barrier. How does Tess Daly stay looking young? SHE shines every Saturday night as she takes to the BBC ballroom to host Strictly Come Dancing – a job she’s had since the very first series in 2004. But almost two decades on, 55-year-old presenter Tess Daly has never looked better and has managed to not only keep ageing at bay, but somehow look years younger. While Tess has a naturally slim physique – she’s a former teen model who worked in New York City – she’s also found exactly what works for her. And that means that in the past twenty years, Tess, who also hosts other big BBC shows like Children in Need, has perfected the products in her make-up bag and skincare cupboard. She’s also upped her fashion game further and steps out with her skin always glowing – something that’s not just down to the infamous Strictly tan. But what does Tess. who has two daughters with fellow TV star husband Vernon Kay, swear by, and what is her skincare, diet and exercise regime really like ? WHAT SKINCARE PRODUCTS DOES TESS USE? Tess credits her mum, Sylvia, with teaching her the importance of a good skincare routine from an early age. She said in a previous interview: “When it comes to cleansing, I use micellar water with a cotton pad to take my make-up off. “I also wouldn't dream of going to bed without moisturising and in the morning I moisturise after I cleanse because dry skin as we know looks a lot more aged than moisturised, luminous-looking skin.” In the chat with Evoke, Tess also said that while her products change from time to time, she had started to use Clarins Super Restorative Day Cream, which can be bought from for £77. Other products she’s raved about in the past include Estee Lauder's Instant Refinishing Facial Exfoliating Cream, which she revealed she used a couple of times a week. The product, which costs around £44 promises to “softly buff dead skin and debris with micro-refined particles, refining texture and renewing clarity and radiance.” They add: “[The] active extracts and nutrients work to boost moisture levels, visibly softening the look of pores and wrinkles.” WHAT EXERCISE DOES TESS DO? Despite presenting the most famous dancing show on TV, Tess’ exercise regime is less ballroom and latin and more yoga and skipping. The star said she used to exercise on a more “ad-hoc” basis, before now doing it much more regularly. Her favourite exercises include yoga – particularly a class she can do at home in between working and running a busy household. She explained: “I love Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. I've tried others but I just keep going back to her because she has a solution for everything I'm feeling. "If I skip it for, say, three days in a row, I start to feel twitchy – as though I've missed doing something that's good for me. I actually feel more flexible now.” The mum-of-two has also revealed she works with a personal trainer called Sam Shaw. Between the two of them they’ve come up with a tailored fitness plan for Tess, who prefers morning Her trainer told Women’s Health: “We usually train in the morning to get her ready to take on her day with a winning mindset after smashing training.” They get stuck into a varied line-up of workouts from intermittent skipping to get her heart rate up to jumping on a mini-trampoline. And Sam said her rest days are also important, as she usually has two a week. WHAT DIET DOES TESS FOLLOW? Tess has previously opened up about following a healthy, balanced diet, full of nutritious items. After reading a book called The Food Pharmacy by Jean Carper which she picked up at a flea market in New York, Tess said she started to think about food differently. She explained: “It was all about using food as an equivalent to medicine – for example, something as basic as rubbing half a garlic clove on a piece of sourdough bread and pouring olive oil on it. “That kind of thing is brilliant for your bloodstream and your immune system.” Since, she’s adapted this for her own busy lifestyle, and opened up about the dishes she likes to rustle up for both her and her family. Speaking about what she typically has for breakfast, Tess previously told Getthegloss.com: “Sometimes I have a power smoothie or juice but mostly I like Greek yoghurt with a handful of frozen blueberries. “I microwave them and make a puree to put on top of the yoghurt. It's like having pudding for breakfast – divine – or I'll have a banana on toast with honey.” But she also revealed that the key is, you guessed it, enjoying everything in moderation. And she’ll never hold herself back if she fancies a treat. Tess added: "At the weekend, I'll cook us all a nice big veggie breakfast with lots of eggs and grilled tomatoes. Lunch is usually a sandwich – I love bread, I would never ever give that up.” For best results, simply apply as the last step of your evening skincare routine to lock in any serums and ensure your skin is perfectly plump and dewy after some much-needed beauty sleep. Tess also shared her love for the affordable cream with GetTheGloss , as she added: "I swear by overnight masks. “You just wake up feeling hydrated and plumped, especially to counteract all of the central heating at the moment." Beauty fans beam But Tess isn’t the only shopper to love this affordable buy - as many beauty enthusiasts flocked to the Amazon website to praise the cheap cream . One person said: “I am 50 years old. This is a great budget product and I use it everyday. It’s a lightweight cream but very rich in moisture. Keeps my face hydrated without the oily look Amazon shopper “My skin is lovely and soft and it can be used after needling as it’s a repair cream. Very soothing. Recommend.” Another added: “On my third tub of this now which is rare for me as I normally don't stick with the same product long. But, this ticks all my boxes! “Excellent product for the price point, it is great for locking in any serums/products you are using and skin actually feels hydrated after use which is great especially in winter. “It is not so heavy that it feels greasy but feels very nourishing. Really can't go wrong with this!” Read more on the Scottish Sun SHOCK SWOOP Former Celtic boss 'lines up shock January transfer swoop for Kyogo Furuhashi' MAKE THE YULETIDE GREY White Christmas update for Scots as snow & 80mph winds wreak chaos A third commented: “I must say this facial cream is really really good. It’s a lightweight cream but very rich in moisture. Keeps my face hydrated without the oily look. “I have sensitive skin and this cream caused NO issues at all. My skin is dry (only because of the cold season) and this moisturised my skin very well. I'm happy with this product overall. Will purchase again.”
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