lol646ph Kobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level Media

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Ipswich Town U21s won 2-0 at Cardiff City in the Premier League Cup this afternoon. John McGreal’s side went into this game without a win in this competition but got their first three points in Group F. Tommy Taylor was among the scorers again for Town U21s. (Image: Ross Halls) Town opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Tommy Taylor converted from the penalty spot for his eight goal of the season. Both sides had chances throughout the first half but the score line remained 1-0 the break. In the 77th minute, the young Blues went down to ten-men when Abube Onuchukwu was shown a straight red card for a tackle that the referee judged to be dangerous. The midfielder had come on as a substitute five minutes prior. However, Town doubled their lead three minutes later when Rio Morgan whipped in a free-kick from the right which found the head of captain Jacob Mazionis, who was left unmark to nod home from close range. Town were able to secure the win in very wet conditions in Wales, with them now moving up to second in their group. They switch their focus back to league action when they host Swansea City at Playford Road on Monday 2nd December. Town U21s: Gray, Babb Jambang, Mazionis (C), O'Connor, Roberts (O Davis), Okunowo (Onuchukwu), Carr, Mendel-Idowu (Morgan), Boatswain, Taylor.Former Minnesota state Rep. Mary Murphy, a Duluth-area Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmaker who was the longest-serving woman legislator in Minnesota history, has entered hospice care after suffering a stroke. In a Monday social media post, House Speaker Melissa Hortman said Murphy had a stroke last week and has since suffered a “second series of complications,” which led her family to seek end-of-life care. “Mary has had some visitors. Her family hopes that Mary could feel and appreciate their presence,” Hortman said in the post. “While heart-wrenching, the family has determined that hospice is the best solution.” As of Monday, Murphy continued to receive comfort care at a hospital until she could be placed in a hospice care facility, something the family expected to happen soon, according to Hortman. Murphy, 85, of Hermantown, was first elected to her Duluth-area district in 1976 and served 46 years before losing re-election by just 33 votes in 2022. She was among the few remaining DFL lawmakers in the Minnesota House representing a predominantly rural district. In a November interview with the Pioneer Press, Murphy said she thought political power used to be spread more evenly throughout the state. “The metro area, the other areas, still have to pull together, but it’s not as elastic as it used to be,” she said. Murphy, who taught social studies and American history at Duluth Central High School until retiring in 1997, was the second-longest-serving lawmaker in Minnesota history. Some of Murphy’s achievements while serving in the House include a successful push for a minimum wage for tipped employees and legislation increasing penalties for domestic abuse and stalking, according to a biography from House Public Information Services. Related Articles

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has attributed Nigeria’s worsening hardship to a lack of effective leadership, emphasising the need for sacrifices by political leaders for the collective good. In his Christmas message to Nigerians issued on Tuesday, he called on the nation to confront the root causes of its struggles while embracing unity and love during the festive season. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, extended warm greetings to Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and urged Nigerians to reflect on the significance of the season. “It is a blessing that we can once again celebrate the events leading to the birth of Christ, despite the adversity we face,” Atiku said. ALSO READ: Yuletide: Police ban use of fireworks, explosives in Kwara He acknowledged the resilience of Nigerians in the face of unprecedented economic and social challenges but lamented the widespread suffering and preventable deaths resulting from poor governance. “The failure of our leaders to make necessary sacrifices has deepened the hardship and widened the gap between the people and those in power,” he said. Atiku criticized the lack of visionary leadership in the country, blaming it for the deteriorating quality of life for millions of Nigerians. He highlighted how poor governance has exacerbated economic difficulties, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of inflation, unemployment, and insecurity. “Our current struggles are not insurmountable,” Atiku noted, “but addressing them requires leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the people over political expediency.” Despite his critique of the current administration, Atiku’s message carried a tone of hope and encouragement. He called on Nigerians to remain united and to confront their shared challenges with love and compassion for one another. “With love and unity, there is no obstacle too great to overcome. Let us, therefore, come together to share love and joy with all people of goodwill,” he urged. Atiku also reminded Nigerians of the spirit of Christmas as a time for reflection, gratitude, and selflessness. He encouraged citizens to draw inspiration from the life of Jesus Christ, whose birth symbolizes hope and renewal. As Nigerians continue to grapple with economic and social instability, Atiku expressed hope for a brighter future, urging all citizens to work together to create a nation that prioritizes the welfare of its people. “We must not lose sight of our collective strength and potential. With the right leadership and shared determination, Nigeria can rise above its challenges,” he stated. The PDP chieftain wished all Nigerians a blessed Christmas filled with peace, happiness, and renewed hope for the future. NIGERIAN TRIBUNEXCHG Limited Reports Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

LUKE LITTLER stormed into the quarter-finals of the Players Championship Finals with a 10-3 win over Danny Noppert. The Nuke, 17, breezed into the third round earlier in the day with a 6-23 victory over Ritchie Edhouse - having already beaten Rob Cross 6-0 in his opening match . Edhouse was left applauding Littler after he hit double bullseye to complete a 120 checkout. And it was more exhibition stuff from the teenager in the evening session as he booked a last-eight clash with Mike De Decker. Littler won the opening two legs before Noppert pegged him back to level at 2-2. That sparked the world championship runner-up into life as he proceeded to claim six legs on the spin to effectively put the match to bed. READ MORE ON LUKE LITTLER Noppert pulled one back to add some respectability to the scoreline, before Littler finished it off. Littler averaged a breathtaking 104.70 to Noppert's 88.92. But the supreme talent batted away talk of breaking 16-time world champion Phil Taylor's records when asked in his post-match interview. He said: "It’s crazy to think about trying to beat Phil Taylor’s records of 16 world titles. But I guess I’ll just have to keep going for years and years!" Most read in Darts CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS On the potential of a nine-dart finish, he added: "Every time I start any leg with a 180 they expect me to follow up. "Tomorrow if I do get a shot it’s going to be treble 17 for double 15, so I’ll switch it up." Littler also took the time to speak about his next opponent, De Decker. He said: "I’m sure it will be another great game. Obviously at the Grand Slam it was incredible to be a part of that game against Mike. "I’ll go back now and chill out on my phone and play a bit of my Nintendo Switch. Go to bed and up early." Reacting to the performance, one darts fan said: "Different class to anyone right now." While another added: "Didn’t get out of second gear, such maturity from Littler 🎯🎯🎯." And a third said: "No contest, different class again." Littler has won both of his previous meetings against De Decker. The latest of those came last week at the Grand Slam of Darts where the pair battled it out in an epic. READ MORE SUN STORIES Littler trailed 8-4 but came roaring back to claim a 10-9 win in the last-16 clash. He then went on to win the tournament - his first ranking title.McDaniel puts up 22 in Lindenwood's 81-63 victory over IU IndianapolisASML FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages ASML Holding N.V. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ASML

Merry Christmas to one and all! I hope everyone had a wonderful and happy Christmas celebration! During this special week I thought it might be nice to share a little of the history of Christmas with you. So, unless otherwise cited, the quotations in this week’s column come from History.com . Let’s start with answering the question about how Christmas started. “Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. “In the early years of Christianity, Easter was the main holiday; the birth of Jesus was not celebrated. In the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Unfortunately, the Bible does not mention date for his birth. Although some evidence suggests that Jesus’ birth may have occurred in the spring (why would shepherds be herding in the middle of winter?), Pope Julius I chose December 25. It is commonly believed that the church chose this date in an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions of the pagan Saturnalia festival.” What about putting up Christmas trees? How did that start? “Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition—as we now know it—by the 16th century when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes. Most 19th-century Americans found Christmas trees an oddity. The first records of Christmas trees being cut for display comes from the 1820s in Pennsylvania’s German community, although trees may have been a tradition there even earlier. As early as 1747, Moravian Germans in Pennsylvania had a community tree in the form of a wooden pyramid decorated with candles. Each year, 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. There are about 15,000 Christmas tree farms in the United States, and trees usually grow for between four and 15 years before they are sold.” Now, what about Santa Claus? How did he become associated with Christmas? “The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas who was born in Turkey around A. D. 280. St. Nicholas gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick, becoming known as the protector of children and sailors. “St. Nicholas first entered American popular culture in the late 18th century in New York, when Dutch families gathered to honor the anniversary of the death of “Sint Nikolaas” (Dutch for Saint Nicholas), or “Sinter Klaas” for short. “Santa Claus” draws his name from this abbreviation. The iconic version of Santa Claus as a jolly man in red with a white beard and a sack of toys was immortalized in 1881, when political cartoonist Thomas Nast drew the image of Old Saint Nick we know today.” What comes next are brief descriptions of a few other Christmas traditions. Let’s start with leaving cookies and milk for Santa. “While leaving treats for Santa and his reindeer dates back to ancient Norse mythology, Americans began to sweeten up to the tradition during the Great Depression in the 1930s, as a sign of showing gratitude during a time of struggle.” Candy Canes. “Whether devoured as a treat or hung on the tree as decoration, candy canes are the Number 1 selling non-chocolate candy during December, and date back to 1670 Germany. The red and white peppermint sticks arrived stateside in 1847, when a German-Swedish immigrant in Wooster, Ohio placed them on a tree. By the 1950s, an automated candy cane-making machine was invented, cementing their mass appeal.” Door Wreaths. “Wreaths have been around since the ancient Greek and Roman times, but the evergreen Christmas wreath, often adorned with boughs of holly, eventually took on Christian meaning, with the circular shape representing eternal life and the holly leaves and berries symbolic of Christ’s crown of thorns and blood,” according to the New York Times. “Today’s wreaths, which come in all varieties, from flowers and fruit to glass balls and ribbon to artificial and themed, are most often seen as a secular winter tradition.” There are lots more Christmas traditions, but most are really obscure. Furthermore, this column is about as long as I ordinarily compose. I would rather close by saying I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year! That’s —30— for this week.Citing the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election results, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that regional parties will also sink if they decide to go with the Congress. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday, Mr. Joshi said that the Congress has already lost its existence. “The Congress is a sinking ship and those who hold its hand will also sink along with it. In Maharashtra, the Congress has suffered a crushing defeat and the regional parties that aligned with it have also sunk,” he said. He said that while it is natural that loss and victory are part of politics, the Congress has lost its very existence. “The Congress has now brought down Sharad Pawar’s NCP and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena. The JMM has just escaped from being sunk by the Congress,” he said. Admitting that has been a debacle for the BJP in Jharkhand, he said that the BJP gave a tough fight to the Congress alliance there. Mr. Joshi also said that the Assembly elections in Maharashtra have once again proved that Rahul Gandhi is a failed leader. Sonia Gandhi is trying to fly the Congress aeroplane by installing a new engine but it has again failed to take off. Her attempts to launch Rahul Gandhi too have failed again, he said. ‘Ruling party winning natural’ Commenting on the victory of the Congress in the Karnataka bypolls, Mr. Joshi said that it is natural for the electorate to elect the ruling party members during byelections. The people usually vote for the ruling party in anticipation of additional allocation of funds for development. However, in this elections, money power and distribution of liquor have also played a prominent role, he added. The fact that Ministers and MLAs camped and worked at the gram panchayat level indicates the misuse of administration for the sake of winning the elections, he said and added that the party will introspect and contemplate on the reasons for the defeat in the byelections. Published - November 23, 2024 08:12 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit