Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity faces charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party. The Hanover, New Hampshire police department, where Dartmouth is located, said Friday that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house. Two members of the Beta Alpha Omega face a charge of providing alcohol to a person under 21. Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, had attended an off-campus party in July hosted by Alpha Phi sorority. Police said the alcohol was provided by Beta Alpha Omega. Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!” Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. The Israeli prime minister’s office said that Zvi Kogan has been missing since noon Thursday. It said that against the backdrop of information that this was a terrorist incident, an extensive investigation has been opened in the country. Emirati officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. State-run media in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, did not immediately report the incident. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict.

Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other from afar, but this week they'll get to see one another up close. Conners and Henderson will team up once again at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a unique event where some of the best golfers from the PGA and LPGA Tours compete as pairs. The tournament is quickly becoming an annual reunion for the two graduates of Golf Canada's junior program. "Since turning professional, our careers have gone separate ways, and we haven't been able to cross paths too much," said Conners, who finished the men's season 39th on the FedEx Cup standings. "I'm always cheering her on from afar, and always have my eye on the LPGA Tour leaderboard when she's playing." Henderson, likewise, has been keeping tabs on Conners's exploits. "It's just been really fun to watch his career and cheer him on," said Henderson, who finished 13th in the women's tour's rankings. "I think this event has reconnected us, in a way, and it's been really special and great to be able to know his family and just to watch this game and be his partner here is really cool." Both were on Team Canada back in 2013 when they won the Copa de las Americas along with Albin Choi and Augusta James. Conners and Henderson also represented Canada at the last two Olympics but due to COVID-19 restrictions they didn't get to interact at the Tokyo Games in 2021. The men's and women's tournaments were on different weeks at the Paris Games this past summer. The two Canadians finished second at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational last year with a combined score of 25 under, a shot behind New Zealand's Lydia Ko and Australia's Jason Day. "It's been great to be able to share some experiences like the Olympics and this event last year and spending more time together has been awesome," said Conners, who is from Listowel, Ont. "She's this amazing person, amazing golfer, and a fun partner at this event." The stacked leaderboard will see 16 pairs tee off on Friday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. American Tony Finau withdrew from the event on Wednesday afternoon. He was replaced as top-ranked Nelly Korda's partner by Daniel Berger. "I feel like we make a great team, and I'm excited for Friday to tee it up and hopefully make some birdies and be inspired by (Conners's) great shots," said Henderson, who is from Smiths Falls, Ont. PGA TOUR — Six Canadians are vying for a PGA Tour card at the PGA Tour Q-School this week. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., Edmonton's Wil Bateman, Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S., Toronto's Sebastian Szirmak, as well as Matthew Anderson and Sudarshan Yellamaraju of Mississauga, Ont., will all be in the field at Dye's Valley Course and Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., this week. LPGA TOUR — Hamilton's Alena Sharp and Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., both earned full status on the LPGA Tour for 2025 after solid showings at the final qualifying stage of the Q-Series on Monday. Sharp tied for 21st at 7 under and Leblanc tied for 24th at 6 under. The top 25 finishers in the tournament earned their status. GOLFZON TOUR — A team of five golfers from the Greater Toronto Area will be competing in the GOLFZON Tour, a golf simulator league that features 12 teams from North America and the United Kingdom. Team Toronto will play its GOLFZON Tour quarterfinal match at a Golfplay location in Waterloo, Ont., on the virtual Old Course at St. Andrews against Team Orlando on Dec. 19. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2024. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian PressTaylor Hall's fifth career hat trick leads Blackhawks over Stars

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1 2 3 4 Prayagraj: Addressing the 136th convocation of Allahabad University (AU), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advocated for holding student union (SU) elections in all the universities of the state. The suggestion of the CM comes at a time when it has been six years since elections for the student union were held at Allahabad University. The last elections for the student union were held at AU in 2018. The CM suggested that it should be called ‘Yuva Sansad' as the country needs talented and committed youth in politics. Yogi detailed how and who should contest the elections for this ‘Sansad'. "We want, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said time and again that able youngsters should come into the field of politics and on this thought even universities should decide whether the concept of Yuva Sansad can replace the SU in the university system," said Yogi. The CM also suggested the methodology of the working of this Yuva Sansad. He said that a student cannot fight the election straight away when he is in the first year of the course. Rather, there should be an election within the class for the representatives and those representatives should decide who would contest the election in the third year or at the PG level. "Meritorious students, who can give direction to the society, should contest these elections," he said. On a lighter note, the CM recalled that once he met an office-bearer of a student union who was looking quite aged. "Someone told me that the son of that office-bearer is also a student of the same institution which means that the individual has taken admission in the university just to join the student union. There should be a limit to those who can contest the elections," he said. Those who want to stay in the university system for a longer time should be there to pursue research. Let them do it, but for contesting the elections for the student union or the Yuva Sansad, there should be some age limit. "Hold these elections simultaneously. Regularise your session and hold the elections between Aug 15-25 after completing all the admission processes," he suggested. Talking about the power of the youths, he criticised those who are using them for political mileage. "Those who are dividing our youths should remember that whenever the youths are divided on the basis of caste, creed and religion, this division will not harm the nation's potential, but those who are conspiring to divide are committing the sin of not only taking the nation backward, but they are blocking the development of the country too," he said. "And we should not let such forces progress who divide the youth on the basis of caste, creed, or religion," he added. Everyone, be it an institution, individual, or organisation, has to keep pace with the changing times. Everyone should meet the challenges of the changing times and adjust accordingly. Gone are the days when people used to say, "Hamari Mange Puri Karo" (fulfil our demand). "If you are indulging in any such activity, you are wasting your invaluable time," he said. The CM said that the first Gurukul of the world was established in Prayagraj by Saint Bharadwaj. "Upanishads taught us how to behave in society after graduating from an educational institution," he said. The CM also referred to the fast-changing scientific world and technology. He said in the 1990s there was a movement in the nationalised banks to oppose computerization. But later on everyone witnessed that the same computerisation made banking so easy. "Technological changes brought by ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made work very easy and fast. But at the same time, youths should be vigilant while using such tools as technology has always been a double-edged sword," cautioned Yogi. He said that he is happy that of the eight students who were given medals by him at the convocation, seven are girls. But still, there is a lot to be done for girls' education,he added. Kumar Vishwas awarded honorary degree The 136th convocation of AU was held in the historic Senate Hall of AU. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was the chief guest, while AU's Chancellor and Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange, Ashish Chauhan, was the special guest. Popular Hindi poet Kumar Vishwas was given the honorary degree at the convocation. Eight meritorious students of postgraduate and undergraduate courses were given medals by the CM. These included Diksha Pandey, Riya Tiwari, Riya Verma, Neha Uttam (all PG students), Anchal Tripathi, Mani Rashmi, Shubham Kumar Yadav, and Ritika Singh (UG students). AU Vice Chancellor Prof Sangita Srivastava said that under her regime, AU has come out of the dark age and is now heading towards a bright and prosperous future. She mentioned some of the milestones that AU has achieved during her tenure, foremost being the filling up of 70% of vacant teaching positions.Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 LSU cruises past No. 20 NC State for title in Bahamas

Bedford Coach: Pete Bordi, third season. Career record: 13-35. Assistants: Blair Leydig, Caleb Beidle, Travis Livengood. District/classification: 5/3A. 2023-24 record: 3-20 (2-16 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “As we get another year more experienced, we are looking to compete in each game. We are also looking for some younger players to step up and help the offense. The goal is to be playing our best basketball in January.” Roster Seniors: Chase Bauman, 5-6 G; Adam Fisher, 5-11 C; Owen Horne, 5-10 F; A.J. Koontz, 5-11 C; Quincy Swaim, 5-10 G; Owen Taylor, 6-1 F; Owen Tedrow, 6-3 C; Josh Topper, 5-9 F; Jacob Wilson, 6-1 G. Juniors: Nathan Crownover, 6-4 C; Andrew Evans, 5-8 G; Sophomores: Tristan Barnes, 5-9 G; Cole Foster, 5-8 G; Andrew Kidd, 5-8 F; Parker Klavuhn, 6-1 C; Nabhya Patel, 5-6 G; Jonah Topper, 5-11 G/F; Ethan Witt, 6-0 G/F. Freshmen: Grey Livengood, 5-9 G; Gabe Taylor, 5-9 G. Berlin Brothersvalley Coach: Jake Zorn, first season. Career record: 0-0. Assistants: Cannon Hay, Craig Stiffler, Tanner Prosser. District/classification: 5/1A. 2023-24 record: 28-3 (8-0 ICC West). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 10. Coach’s outlook: “Everyone in the county knows that we have lost a lot of leadership and scoring from last year’s team in Craig Jarvis and Pace Prosser. Each night, we will get the best out of each opponent that we face. Our goal is to continue to develop and work hard in practice to achieve our team goals for this upcoming season.” Roster Seniors: McKelvey Foor, 6-2 G; Haydon Hutzell, 6-1 G; Joseph Richardson, 6-3 F. Juniors: Connor Cooney, 6-3 F; Matthew Miller, 5-11 G/F; Marquinn Suber, 5-10 G/F. Sophomores: Brady Janidlo, 5-7 G; Carson Janidlo, 6-1 G; Ryan Janidlo, 6-0 F; Carson Jarvis, 5-11 G; Corbin Kordell, 5-10 G; Najee Magruder, 5-6 G; Chase Pereto, 6-1 F. Freshmen: Mason Black, 6-0 G; Jack Engle, 5-9 G; Maddox Zorn, 6-0 F. Bishop Carroll Coach: Cosie Aliquo, 17th season. Career record: 285-168. Assistants: Bob Madonna, Mitchell Madonna. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 18-11 (9-9 LHAC). Returning starters: 2. Returning lettermen: 11. Coach’s outlook: “We have a very young group that has worked hard. We hope to have a solid bench by the end of the season.” Roster Senior: Will Tremel, 5-7. Juniors: Gus Becquet, 6-2; Jace Casses, 5-7; Alex Evans, 5-5; Drew Lucko, 5-7; Joe Phillips, 5-8; Hayden Stohon, 6-1. Sophomores: Colin Beiswenger, 5-8; Avery Conner, 5-6; Ethan Holtz, 5-5; Vince Seymour, 6-0. Freshmen: Winston Hall-Campbell, 6-1; Connor Isaacson, 5-7; Anthony Lauer, 5-9; Patrick Phillips, 5-8; Llehson Walker, 5-9. Bishop McCort Coach: Chris Pfeil, sixth season. Career record: 48-62. Assistants: Jose Cruz, Jerry Murphy, Connor Shroyer. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 11-14 (7-11 LHAC). Returning starter: 1. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We are looking forward to competing in the LHAC and hope our schedule prepares us for a playoff run.” Roster Seniors: Adam Radkowski, 6-2 G; Brent Schmidt, 6-5 F; Jeremiah Taylor, 5-11 G; Eli Zasadni, 6-4 C. Juniors: Nick Dressick, 6-1 G; Angelo Gallucci, 6-2 F; Richey Hildebrand, 5-11 F; Maddox Laughard, 6-1 G; Grady Pfeil, 6-1 F. Sophomores: Jaeger Forrest, 5-10 G; Kaden Kovalchic, 6-2 F; Charlie Neumann, 5-10 G; Aaden Newcomer, 5-9 G; Brady Page, 5-10 G; Reece West, 5-10 G. Freshmen: Sean Sakmar, 6-0 G; Lorenzo Smith, 5-10 G. Blacklick Valley Coach: Garry Wurm, 19th season. Career record: 182-236. Assistant: Jim Kotelnicki. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 15-9. Returning starters: 1. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We have six returning lettermen who played quality minutes to help us win the WestPAC championship last season. We are a hard-working, athletic team and will utilize that along with our experience to game plan for the season. Our goal is to return to the WestPAC title game and advance in the District 6-1A playoffs.” Roster Seniors: Drew Gdula, 5-9 G; Drew McEvoy, 5-7 G; Collin Nedrich, 5-10 PG; Collin Nixon, 5-9 G; Greg Schilling, 5-8 G. Juniors: Connor Altimus, 5-6 G; Hayden Cote, 5-9 F; Nick Garver, 5-8 G; Ethan Luko, 5-10 G; Russell Saxton, 6-2 F; Landen Turcheck, 5-10 G. Sophomores: Aiden Boring, 5-10 F; Tanner Cook, 5-9 F; Cam Good, 5-10 F; Noah Popich, 5-7 G; Eli Sheesley, 6-2 F-G. Cambria Heights Coach: Eric Nagel, 20th season at Cambria Heights, 23rd overall. Career record: 183-254. Assistant: Mike Thomas. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 5-17. Returning starters: 2. Returning lettermen: 4. Coach’s outlook: “This group of seniors have a lot of experience. They have played a lot of basketball over their careers. Hopefully this experience will pay off with a successful season. This team has a lot of potential to be successful, and they are a very hard-working group of players willing to get better every day. We hope to compete night in and night out in the Heritage Conference and a tough nonconference schedule.’’ Roster Seniors: Cameron Abrams, 6-0; Landon Baker, 6-0; Kyle Bender, 5-9; Garrett Jasper, 6-2; Ian Nagel, 5-11; Stephen Nelen, 5-11; Isaac Weiland, 6-2. Juniors: Ethan Douthitt, 5-10; Kaiden Ivory, 5-11; Travis Kubat, 6-3; Carson Lobick, 5-10. Sophomores: Levi Barrineau, 5-10; Brayden DeArmitt, 5-10; Braydon Farabaugh, 5-8; Owen Garrison, 5-8; Levi Kline, 5-10; Mason Kline, 5-10; Nito Kutruff, 5-10; Mitch Weiland, 5-10. Freshman: Nolan Clawson, 6-1. Central Cambria Coach: Adam Stephan, 14th season. Career record: 120-177. Assistants: Wade Klezek, Billy Davis. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 8-14 (7-11 LHAC). Returning starters: 2. Returning lettermen: 3. Coach’s outlook: “This team returns its top two scorers from last year and we have some length that we have not had in a number of years. The overall shooting ability of this team is much improved and we are looking to utilize that this year. We put in a lot of work in the offseason. We have players that enjoy playing with each other and will be looking to build on the positives that we had last season. Their work this past spring and summer shows that they are eager and looking to compete in the extremely challenging LHAC.” Roster Seniors: Henry Bradley, 6-1 G; Isaac Bradley, 6-1 G; Gabe Burkett, 6-2 F; Hunter Pittsinger, 6-0 G; Grady Snyder, 6-0 G. Juniors: Garrett James, 6-1 F; Brayden Swope, 6-0 G. Sophomores: Noah Contorchick, 6-0 F; John Dill, 6-1 F; Eric Jackson, 5-11 F; Ridge Kutchman, 5-7 G; Brennan McCloskey, 6-0 F; Chase Sinosky, 6-0 G; Cooper Stephan, 5-10 G. Freshmen: Rocco Barra, 5-10 G; J.D. Brouse, 6-3 F/C. Conemaugh Township Coach: Chuck Lesko, 17th season. Career record: 273-127. Assistant: Andy Byer. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 22-6. Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “The success of the Indians basketball team this season will depend upon leadership and unselfishness to achieve this team’s goals.” Roster Senior: Kieran Kane, 5-9 G. Juniors: Jacob Bartis, 6-1 F; Carson Brotz, 5-10 G; Colin Dinyar, 6-3 G/F; Brennan Lohr, 5-7 G; Ethan Matera, 6-4 F; Stephen Stango, 5-10 G. Sophomores: Erik McClemons, 6-8 F; Colton Shippey, 5-9 G. Freshmen: Cayden Dail, 5-11 F; Braedon Maldet, 6-0 F; Mason Springer, 5-9 G; Zach Stein, 5-11 F; Grayson Studer, 5-10 G. Conemaugh Valley Coach: Tre’von Williams, second season. Career record: 20-6. Assistants: Elijah Fields, Nicholas Boslet. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 20-6 (13-3 Heritage). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 3. Coach’s outlook: “Trust in one another and buy into the system and process. Play with energy, grit and together as one for four quarters every game.” Roster Seniors: Jeremy Dietz Jr., G/F; Tyler Wagner, F. Juniors: Gavin Buchan, G; Jaylen Henry, G; Ethan Hill, G; Eric Korhut, F/C; William Palmer, F; Josef Toth, F; George Weimer, G/F. Sophomores: Julian Dietz, G; Lance Masser, C; Nathan Stiffler, G. Freshmen: Aiden Blair, G; Ayden Burke, G. Ferndale Coach: Matt Lushko, second season. Career record: 12-17. Assistant: Matt Reckner. District/classification: 6/1A. 2023-24 record: 10-12 (5-5 WestPAC). Returning starters: 5. Returning lettermen: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We are limited on numbers this season, but they are working hard and we should be able to compete with any team we play.” Roster Seniors: Caleb Fenton, 6-2 C/F; Alex Lushko, 6-0 G/F. Juniors: Logan Bryner, 5-9 G; Connor Hrivnak, 6-0 G/F; Joe Prave, 5-6 G; Chance Washington, 6-3 G/F. Sophomores: Breslin Carter, 6-0 G/F; Donovin Corson, 5-5 G. Freshman: Ian McClucas, 5-7 G. Forest Hills Coach: Dominic Vescovi, 10th season. Career record: 101-107. Assistants: Justin Myers, Jim Burda, Ryan Richardson, Josh Schrock, Richard Crabtree, Samuel Hughes. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 21-6 (15-5). Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 7. Coach’s outlook: “We are excited to be returning so many players who contributed to a successful season last year. We spent the offseason improving on the court and in the weight room. We would like to compete in the Laurel Highlands and in the district playoffs.” Roster Seniors: Paul Crowell, 5-10 G; Cam Middleton, 5-10 F; Chase Williamson, 6-1 F. Juniors: Kevin Edmondson, 6-2 F; Brandon Gregovich, 6-3 C; Koy McGough, 6-1 G; Xander Richardson, 5-10 F; Jordan Shutty, 6-2 F; Colson Tokarsky, 5-8 G. Sophomores: Nathaniel Birch, 5-9 G; Nathan Gabany, 6-4 C; Christian Gay, 5-10 G; Easton Gramling, 5-10 G; Jackson Henderson, 5-10 F; Josh Myers, 5-10 G; Dylan Stohon, 6-5 F. Greater Johnstown Coach: Ryan Durham, eighth season at Greater Johnstown, 14th overall. Career record: 202-95. Assistants: Marcus Tullis, Marcus Martin, Drezyre Toney, Marcus Howling, Izir Britt. District/classification: 6/5A. 2023-24 record: 23-6 (17-1 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We’re hoping to stay competitive in the LHAC.” Roster Seniors: Dom Alberter, 6-3 G; Hakim Braswell, 5-8 G; D’Myah Carr, 5-10 G; Donte Tisinger, 6-3 G. Juniors: Messiah Armstrong, 5-10 G; Tommy Ashcom, 5-10 G; Raheem Braswell, 5-10 G; Emmanuel Hill, 6-5 C; Aaron King, 5-11 G; Amire Robinson, 6-3 G. Sophomores: Demaunie Dudley, 5-11 G; Jamieer Dykes, 5-10 F; Ronnison Edwards, 6-3 C; Stephon Hill-Goodman, 6-0 C; Julius Reed, 5-9 G; Aubrey Robinson, 6-1 G. Freshmen: Kemmett Armstrong, 6-3 G; Omaurie Dudley, 5-11 G; Ranson Goggins, 5-9 G; LaRon Jackson, 6-1 F. Meyersdale Roster Seniors: James Kretchman, Ryan Sechler. Juniors: Matthew Hainsworth, Tyler Hanson, Nicholas Kimble, Landon Ludy, Aiden Mosholder. Sophomores: Gavan Steinberg, Carter Vogt, Hunter Weber, Spencer Whitfield. Freshmen: Xander Adriance, Stephen Friend, Riley Ritchey, Aiden Thomas. North Star Coach: Randy Schrock, 13th season, nine boys, four girls. Career record: 184-112. Assistants: Joe Zimmerman, Kevin Nicklow, Mikel Balsley, Hunter Stevens, Noah Jones, Kent Biery, Luke Schrock, Barry McVicker, Andy Zuchelli, Tim Gustin. District/classification: 5/3A. 2023-24 record: 17-6 (5-3 ICC West). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We have a hard-working group that shows up every day and works hard with aspirations of competing for the ICC and District 5-3A championships.” Roster Seniors: Ayden Boyd, Noah Maurer, Andy Retassie, Toby Sheehan, Ethan Smith. Juniors: Tristan Ash, Bryson Durst, Kolten Lohr, J.C. Will. Sophomores: Bryce Frombach, Johnny Steltzer, Freshmen: Will Eshelman, Tucker Gisbrecht, Austin Landis, Louis Lepley, Max Pristas, Ben Steltzer. Penn Cambria Coach: Jim Ronan, 17th season. Career record: 198-185 Assistants: Guido Fabbri, Donte Lilly. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 11-12. Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 10. Coach’s outlook: “We want to keep the momentum that the football team provides and strive to compete for championships. Our strengths are our depth, super-athletic and fast, strong athletes. Our players have had experience in big games in football.” Roster Seniors: Preston Farabaugh, 6-1 F; Gavin Harrold, 5-11 G; Derek Hite, 6-2 F; Tommy Plunkett, 5-11 F; Brandon Rabish, 6-0 G; Isaac Strittmatter, 6-2 F. Juniors: Caden Gibbons, 6-1 G; Grant Gides, 5-11 G; Ayden Himmer, 5-10 F; Brady Jones, 5-9 F; Blake Lilly, 5-9 G; Nick Marshall, 5-7 G; Blake Nadolsky, 6-1 F; Logan Price, 5-10 F; Jackson Rice, 5-9 F; Landon Semelsberger, 5-7 G. Sophomores: Braedon Foreman, 5-9 G; Evan Latterner, 5-10 G; Colvin Mallory, 6-1 F. Freshman: Jayce Davison, 6-0 G. Portage Coach: Travis Kargo, 25th season. Career record: 323-254. Assistants: Joe Dziabo, Jade Zatek, Koby Kargo. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 14-9 (12-4 Heritage). Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We anticipate working together and allowing our experience and maturity to help guide us as we play a very difficult schedule.” Roster Seniors: Owen Gouse, 5-11 G; Ethan Hodge, 6-2 G; Zach Hodge, 6-2 F; Trae Kargo, 5-10 G; Bode Layo, 6-4 F; Jacob McCoy, 6-2 F. Juniors: Gavin Bobolsky, 5-10 G; Darnell Caldwell, 6-0 F; Teagan Kick, 5-9 G; Easton Slanoc, 5-10 G. Sophomores: Colton Burgan, 5-9 G; Brayden Ciokota, 5-11 F; Aden Gabel, 6-1 F; Josh Papcun, 6-3 F; Rylan Regitz, 5-9 G. Freshman: Landon Simala, 6-2 F. Richland Coach: Joel Kaminsky, third season. Career record: 34-18. Assistants: Mike Ziants, Lance Burrell and Wade Fyock. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 11-13 overall, 8-11 conference. Returning starters: Two. Returning lettermen: Three. Coach’s outlook: “I look forward to seeing what our upcoming group of guys can do with our mixture of experience, as well as some new talent stepping up.” Roster Senior: Henry Levander, 6-5 C. Juniors: Van Gontkovic, 6-1. G; Glaiden Hale, 6-5 C; Noah Lushko, 6-0 G; Arison McCulty, 6-0 G; Luke Polocek, 5-11 G; Ian Selepack, 5-11 G; Braden Yoder, 6-1 F. Sophomores: Jamere Christian, 5-10 G; Kaden Hause, 6-1 F; Arnold Mugerwa, 6-3 F; Brayden Smith, 5-8 G; Brayden Swope, 6-0 G. Freshman: Cavan Skinner, G. Shanksville-Shade Coach: Matthew Long, sixth season. Career record: 32-82. Assistants: Chris Baeckel, Brian Edmonson, Wayne Long, Aaron Smith, Braden Adams. District/classification: 5/1A. 2023-24 record: 9-14 (4-7 WestPAC). Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 7. Coach’s outlook: “We have a chance to be competitive. We need to commit to defense and rebounding. Staying healthy will also be key.” Roster Seniors: Braxton Faidley, 6-0 F; Layne Mincek, 6-0 F; Joshua Weyant, 5-10 F. Juniors: Grant Boozer, 6-2 F; Michael Kipp, 5-8; Caleb Miller, 6-0 G; Braxton Newman, 6-3 F. Sophomores: Grayson Baldwin, 5-7 G; Parker Belsterling, 5-9 G; Jack Carter, 5-7 G; Caleb Custer, 5-9 F; Liam Galish, 5-9 F; Braylon Johnson, 6-3 F; Connor Mulcahy, 5-9 G; Jordan Weigle, 5-7 G. Freshmen: Chase Renner, 5-8 F; Eddie Shaw, 6-2 F. Somerset Coach: Chris Zanoni, second season. Career record: 1-21. Assistants: Michael Benton, Daniel Shirley. District/classification: 5/4A. 2023-24 record: 1-21 (0-18 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We are looking to be an improved team. Though we are young, our players have worked hard to improve their athleticism and game skills.” Roster Seniors: Benjamin Bowers, G; Jiacheng Feng, F; Dominic Heiple, G. Juniors: Josiah Antram, G; Colton Beener, F; Dean Hostetler, C; Max Means, G/F; Cole Parry, G. Sophomores: Aiden Roby, G/F; Ethan Speelman, G/F; Jacob Stoy, G/F; Chris Thompson, G. Freshmen: Kellan Hagans, F; Deacon Sherbine, G. Turkeyfoot Valley Roster Seniors: Bryce Nicholson, 5-7 G; Colt Rugg, 5-6 G; Zack Ryan, 6-2 G/F. Juniors: Lance Jones, 6-3 G/F; Bronson Perez, 5-6 G; Daniel Younkin, 5-11 F. Sophomores: Shiloh Bonnell, 6-3 F; Lee Bowers, 5-10 F; Lawson Smith, 5-11 F; Chase Tressler, 5-11 F; Ely Walker, 5-8 G. United Coach: Matt Rodkey, fifth season. Career record: 75-28. Assistant: Caleb McAdoo, Jason Payne. District/classification: 6/2A. 2023-24 record: 11-12 (8-8 Heritage). Returning starters: 4. Returning lettermen: 6. Coach’s outlook: “We play in a great conference in which there are no nights off. We need to get back to playing team defense at a higher level than we did last season. We hope to be very competitive within our conference and in District 6 Class 2A.” Roster Seniors: Ethan Chilenski, 5-9 F; James Kordish, 5-11 G; Braxton Jelley, 6-4 C; Aidan Stiffler, 6-0 F. Juniors: Jake Burkett, 5-10 F; Connor Darr, 6-2 F; Carter Payne, 5-10 G; Brady Robertson, 6-2 F; Dmitri Worthington, 6-0 G. Sophomores: Brody Burkett, 6-0 G; Ryan Felix, 6-4 F; Dawson Laughard, 6-0 F; Peyton McElwee, 5-7 G; Cole McGinnis, 5-9 G; Shaydon Oleksa, 5-7 G; Luke Shepler, 6-3 F. Westmont Hilltop Coach: Dave Roman Jr., 27th season. Career record: 405-277. Assistants: Jeff Callihan, Casey Craig, Ian Valente, Dan Oberst. District/classification: 6/3A. 2023-24 record: 20-6 (17-3 LHAC). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We had a very good offseason of skill and team development. Each of our guys are ready to take on a bigger role.” Roster Seniors: Aiden Kohan, 6-0 F; Caden Miller, 6-3 F; Connor Sweeney, 5-10 G; Kenny Taylor, 5-10 G. Juniors: James Webb, 6-0 F; Sully Weir, 5-11 G; Jack Wesner, 6-2 G. Sophomores: Brock Bowles, 6-2 F; Elijah Brownlee, 5-10 G; Brady Cox, 6-2 F; Grant Craig, 5-9 G; Bryce Goodman, 6-0 F; Landen Valente, 5-5 G. Freshmen: Derek Gartner, 5-11 G; Kamron Hinton, 5-10 G; Joziah Jashienski, 6-0 F; Luke Wesner, 5-11 G. Windber Coach: Steve Slatcoff, ninth season. Career record: 105-81. Assistants: Jeff Slatcoff Jr., A.J. Bender, Albert Torquato. District/classification: 5/2A. 2023-24 record: 15-11 (6-3 ICC West). Returning starters: 3. Returning lettermen: 5. Coach’s outlook: “We will continue to build on the foundation of the program by working hard every day to get better. We will trust this process in an effort to become better as a team.” Roster Seniors: Evan Brady, F; Ryan Grohal, F; Grady Klosky, G. Junior: Nathan Betcher, G. Sophomores: Aiden Hamilton, G; Kennan Klosky, G/F; Ace Kolson, F; Jonas Krause, G/F; Logan Sorenko, G; Dalton Strick, G; Kyler Wilson, G; Dylan Woodruff, G. Freshmen: Elijah Conjelko, G; Dakota Gutskey, F; Cole Heinrich, G; Levi Manley, G; Sean McClain, G; Brady Rager, F. Chestnut Ridge, Johnstown Christian, Ligonier Valley, Meyersdale, Northern Cambria, Rockwood and Turkeyfoot Valley did not return questionnaires. (c)2024 The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) Visit The Tribune-Democrat (Johnstown, Pa.) at www.tribune-democrat.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “When I’m not wearing those, I go to my closet and I don’t know what to wear. I’m kind of like not myself,” he said before pulling up his hoodie for emphasis to reveal the gray shirt he had on underneath. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be back.’” Though there remain challenges ahead, these are upbeat times in Buffalo . The Bills (9-2) are off to their best start since 1992. They remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed by entering their break following a 30-21 win over Kansas City (10-1). And Buffalo is in position to clinch its fifth straight AFC East title as early as Sunday. To do so, the Bills would need Miami to lose to Green Bay on Thursday night, and Buffalo to win its game over San Francisco (5-6) on Sunday night. Buffalo has won six straight since back-to-back losses at Baltimore and Houston, and scored 30 or more points in each of its past five outings. Refreshed as McDermott sounded and appeared, it didn’t take long for him to revert to his game-at-a-time script when assessing what’s on the line this weekend. “We’re mostly focused on our level of play this week against a good football team,” he said. McDermott shed little light on the status of Buffalo’s lengthy list of injured players. There’s no timetable yet on Matt Milano being activated off injured reserve, even though the starting linebacker practiced fully for the first time since tearing his left biceps during a training camp practice in mid-August. Milano has actually missed nearly 14 months since sustaining a season-ending injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season. Milano revealed little during a brief interview following practice. “I feel all right. Getting back into it with the team,” said Milano, who no longer wore a red non-contact jersey in practice. Meantime, rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who has missed two games with a right wrist injury, and starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who missed one game with an ankle injury, were limited in practice. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was Buffalo's only player not practicing. The Bills also opened the three-week window for backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist) and backup offensive lineman Tylan Grable (groin) to return. McDermott has another positive going for him revolving around the bye week. The Bills are 8-0 coming out of their break since McDermott took over as coach in 2017. “I don’t really have the, hey, this is exactly what we do formula,” McDermott said on whether he’s changed his bye week approach. “It’s more of us really just getting back to what we do, getting back to basics.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSterling HoldCo moves ahead in recapitalisation

Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.Legacy of Leadership: Reflecting on S M Krishna's Pioneering Role in KarnatakaToll Brothers, Eli Lilly, Amazon & Intuit: After-Hours Movers

On his 28th birthday, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood received a trade to the Colorado Avalanche along with some friendly advice. "Just stop the puck," Avs general manager Chris MacFarland said of the message to his newest goaltender. "That's what we're looking for from him." Seems simple enough, but that inability to stop shots on a consistent basis this season led the Avalanche to trade another goaltender on Monday. The Avs swapped netminders with San Jose, sending a struggling Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Blackwood. As part of the deal, the Avalanche also acquired forward Givani Smith along with San Jose's fifth-round pick in 2027. The Sharks received forward Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks — a fifth-round selection in 2025 and a second-round pick in 2026. Colorado will retain 14% of Georgiev's contract, which equates to approximately $476,000. He was in the last season of a $10.2 million, three-year deal. "We paid a steep price," MacFarland said in a Zoom call. "At the end of the day, I didn't want to wait and be in a position where we had to do something. We just felt this made a lot of sense for us right now." On Nov. 30, Colorado shook up its goaltending situation by trading backup Justus Annunen to Nashville for Scott Wedgewood. The Avalanche, who have allowed 3.55 goals per game this season, made a more dramatic move in net on Monday. The 28-year-old Georgiev had a slow start to the season, even spending some time on the bench. He is 8-7 with a 3.38 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage. "We felt we needed an upgrade a few weeks ago and started kicking the tires," MacFarland said. "But it's not easy to make goaltending trades. People think it's just pick up the phone and make an offer — teams don't trade starting goaltenders in this league easily. So for us to make these two deals, it was a challenge." Georgiev was acquired by Colorado in a deal with New York Rangers on July 7, 2022. He made the NHL All-Star Game a year ago in a season when he finished with a league-leading 38 wins. He wound up 86-41-11 in an Avalanche sweater. Blackwood also started off slow this season, with an 0-2-2 mark. But he has a 2.72 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage over his last 14 appearances. On Oct. 22, Blackwood celebrated his 200th career game by stopping 37 of 39 shots in a 3-1 loss to Anaheim. "We believe there's some untapped, still potential in him as he's growing as a goaltender," MacFarland said. "We think he's stylistically going to fit really well with how we play." MacFarland said Blackwood was under the weather and won't join the team in Pittsburgh for the Avalanche's game Tuesday. Instead, he will head to Denver. "I chatted with him briefly, he's super excited — as are we," MacFarland said. "He knows the opportunity in front of him." The Sharks initially acquired Blackwood from New Jersey in 2023 for a sixth-round pick. By trading Blackwood to the Avalanche, the Sharks were able to net a prized prospect in Kovalenko and future assets in the draft. A rookie this season, Kovalenko has four goals and four assists over 28 games. He's currently ninth in goals among first-year players. The 25-year-old Kovalenko made his NHL debut during Game 4 of Colorado's first-round playoff series last season. He became the sixth player in Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques history to have his NHL debut arrive in the playoffs. "You've got to give to get. The goalie market, it's a bear," MacFarland said of including Kovalenko in the deal. "That was the cost of doing business. ... We had to swallow hard and include him in the deal. We wish him nothing but the best." Smith has played in six games for San Jose this season. The 26-year-old was originally selected by Detroit in the second round of the 2016 draft.

South Korea's central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% in a surprise move. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated the bank to hold rates at 3.25%. This also marked the first time the BOK has enacted two back-to-back cuts since 2009. It had cuts rates by 25 bps cut in its last meeting in October. The Kospi stock index was up 0.18%, while the South Korean fell 0.37% to trade at 1,393.82 against the U.S. dollar. The rate cut follows a weaker-than-expected GDP reading in the third quarter. South Korea's third-quarter GDP expanded by 1.5% year on year, below the 2% expected by economists polled by Reuters. BOK lowered its GDP forecast to 2.2% for 2024, down from 2.4% forecast in August, Reuters reported. The full-year growth outlook for 2025 was cut to 1.9% from 2.1%. Inflation in the country has also slowed substantially, with the October reading at 1.3%, its lowest rate since February 2021. This is breaking news, please check back for updates.

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