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Here is a roll call of some noteworthy figures who died in 2024: Franz Beckenbauer, 78: He won the World Cup both as a player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm. Jan. 7. Jack Burke Jr., 100: He was the oldest living Masters champion and staged the greatest comeback ever at Augusta National for one of his two majors. Jan. 19. Gigi Riva, 79: The all-time leading goalscorer for Italy’s men’s national team was known as the “Rombo di Tuono” (Rumble of Thunder). Jan. 22. Carl Weathers, 76: A former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, starring with Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore.” Feb. 1. Lefty Driesell, 92: The Hall of Fame coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs. Feb. 17. Chris Mortensen, 72: The award-winning journalist covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN. March 3. Lou Whittaker, 95: A legendary American mountaineer who helped lead ascents of Mount Everest, K2 and Denali, and who taught generations of climbers during his more than 250 trips up Mount Rainier, the tallest peak in Washington state. March 24. O.J. Simpson, 76: The decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial. April 10. Carl Erskine, 97: He pitched two no-hitters as a mainstay on the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series. April 16. Roman Gabriel, 83: The first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL and the league MVP in 1969. April 20. Bill Walton, 71: He starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Fame center for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting. May 27. Jerry West, 86: Selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, his silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo. June 12. Willie Mays, 93: The electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players. June 18. Pål Enger, 57: A talented Norwegian soccer player turned celebrity art thief who pulled off the sensational 1994 heist of Edvard Munch’s famed “The Scream” painting from the National Gallery in Oslo. June 29. Jacoby Jones, 40: A former NFL receiver whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history. July 14. Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, 88: A Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career. Aug. 8. Al Attles, 87: A Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador. Aug. 20. Johnny Gaudreau, 31: An NHL player known as “Johnny Hockey,” he played 10 full seasons in the league. Aug. 29. Killed along with his brother when hit by a car while riding bicycles. Joe Schmidt, 92: The Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the Detroit Lions win NFL championships in 1953 and 1957 and later coached the team. Sept. 11. Pete Rose, 83: Baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied. Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, 58: A Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game. Sept. 30. Brain cancer. Fernando Valenzuela, 63: The Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981. Oct. 22. Bela Karolyi, 82: The charismatic, if polarizing, gymnastics coach turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power in the sport. Nov. 15. Mary McGee, 87: A female racing pioneer and subject profiled in the Oscar-contending documentary “Motorcycle Mary.” Nov. 27. Lou Carnesecca, 99: The excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s rousing Final Four run in 1985 and who was a treasured figure in New York sports. Nov. 30. Fred Lorenzen, 89: A NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona 500 champion. Dec. 18. Rickey Henderson, 65: MVP, 10-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, Gold Glove winner and all-time stolen base leader. Dec. 21 Get local news delivered to your inbox!sm mega tower 。

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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder in New York, court records showORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — There’s plenty of concern and second-guessing to unpack from how the Bills unraveled on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams to wonder whether it was premature labeling Buffalo as Super Bowl contenders only a week earlier. But first, the good news. There’s very little wrong with Buffalo’s Josh Allen-led offense after the quarterback strengthened his NFL MVP case. A week after a four-TD performance that included the statistical anomaly of him scoring two touchdowns on the same play in a 35-10 win over San Francisco, Allen became the NFL’s first player to throw and rush for three scores apiece in 44-42 loss to Los Angeles on Sunday . That Allen's latest superhuman-like effort ended in defeat is what’s troubling for the five-time defending AFC East champions (10-3) in their bid to dispel questions of finding ways to fall short in the playoffs in each of the past five years. Buffalo’s defense had few answers in stopping the Rams’ dynamic attack while allowing a season-high 457 yards. Worse still, the Bills allowed Los Angeles to go 11 of 15 on third down for a 73.3 conversion percentage — the third highest allowed by Buffalo and worst since allowing Miami's 75% conversion rate in 1986. If that’s not bad enough, the Bills lost for the first time in 39 games in which they scored at least 42 points, while becoming the NFL’s second team to lose when scoring 42 or more and not committing a turnover. Special teams didn’t help. Aside from allowing a blocked punt to be returned for a touchdown, the Bills couldn’t muster an attempt to block the Rams’ final punt from midfield with 7 seconds left because they only had nine players on the field. As coach Sean McDermott concluded after finally addressing reporters more than an hour after the game ended: “I thought we lost two of the three phases today.” He failed to mention yet another clock management misstep. Rather than have Allen spike the ball to stop the clock after a failed quarterback keeper from the Rams 1 with 62 seconds remaining, McDermott called timeout. That left Buffalo with two timeouts and essentially relying on the slim chances of recovering an onside kick after Allen scored on his next attempt. McDermott defended his decision by saying he feared too much time would elapse before the Bills aligned for another snap. And yet, it would not have matched the 45 seconds the Rams ran off on their final possession after Buffalo used its final two timeouts. Together, these are the types of miscues that have haunted the Bills in their recent playoff losses. The bright side is the loss to the Rams didn’t end the Bills’ season, though they fell two games behind Kansas City (12-1) in the race for the AFC’s top seed . And perhaps, the loss can be chalked up to a team riding a little too high off a playoff-clinching win and having to travel across the country to face a Rams team in the thick of its divisional race. If that’s so, the Bills have a chance to address their flaws — and doubters — by how they respond in what still stands as a juicy showdown at the NFC-leading Detroit Lions (12-1) on Sunday. “They’re the top dog in football right now,” Allen said, looking ahead to Detroit. “We have to have a good week, learn from this one, and put it behind us.” Scoring. The Bills topped 30 points for a team-record seventh consecutive game and ninth time this season. Buffalo entered the day ranked second in the NFL averaging 30.5 points per outing, behind Detroit (32.1). Run defense. Though the Rams averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, they stuck with it in finishing with 137 yards, helping them enjoy a 17-minute edge in time of possession. Allen. If not for him, the Bills wouldn't have been in position to nearly overcome a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit. His 424 yards (342 passing and 82 rushing) accounted for all but 21 yards of Buffalo's total offense. With so many options, perhaps the focus falls on special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley. This is the second time in 13 months special teams personnel management became an issue. Buffalo was flagged for having too many men as time expired, providing Wil Lutz a second chance to hit a decisive field goal in sealing Denver's 24-22 win last season . Starting CB Rasul Douglas was sidelined by a knee injury. ... DE Casey Toohill injured his ribs. 80-1-1 — The Bills' record when scoring 38 or more points, including a 38-38 tie with Denver in 1960. Facing Detroit represents Buffalo's final major test before closing the season with two games against New England and hosting the New York Jets. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflTulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria falloutMichael Douglas issues heartfelt plea to fans ahead of Christmas with Catherine Zeta-Jones

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1 2 3 Guwahati: UGC chairman Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Friday said, "Educational institutions, much like other coveted institutions such as judiciary, parliament etc, are guided by constitutional values." Addressing the 22nd convocation ceremony at Tezpur University , Prof Kumar encouraged students to view challenges as opportunities. "We are part of the global citizenry now, so many of our problems are similar in nature such as climate change , extreme poverty etc. Therefore, we should all be concerned about these challenges." The former JNU vice-chancellor highlighted India's achievements like Aditya L1 and digital payments systems, noting that young Indians possessed nation-transforming capabilities. "Look at the number of Fortune 500 companies headed by Indians. They are a product of our education system." Prof Kumar emphasised that higher education should encompass weaker sections of the society to ensure their participation in development. Speaking about NEP, he indicated its foundation in constitutional values, promoting diversity, skill-based education and inclusivity. During the programme, Assam governor and chancellor of Tezpur University, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, conferred degrees to 1,363 awardees. "The purpose of education transcends the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills. True education should not just fill minds with information, but also cultivate empathy, compassion and a deep sense of responsibility towards fellow human beings," said Acharya. Welcoming, the gathering, vice-chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, said, "As you grow, your alma mater grows and so does the nation." He announced plans for new departments in the university, including economics, psychology, political science, geography, performing arts and tribal studies. The convocation awarded 131 PhDs, 739 postgraduates, 428 undergraduates, 14 PG diplomas and 51 distance learning degrees. Sumantra Choudhury from B.Tech in food engineering and technology received the best graduate award, while Abhinav Hazarika from integrated MSc in Chemistry earned the best postgraduate award. 49 students bagged gold medals in their respective streams. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .Union blasts comments by Quebec minister mulling law to intervene to end strikesBrainy, 'normal guy': the suspect in US insurance CEO's slaying

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When it comes to 2024 in Boise State athletics, the conversation starts with the Broncos’ football team and their run to the College Football Playoff, but it is far from ending there. Another run for the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament, a Mountain West regular season title in women’s soccer, a late season run in the conference softball tournament and a national controversy involving the Broncos volleyball were all storylines that followed the Bronco athletic program over the past year. BSU FOOTBALL In any event, it was the football team that dominated headlines throughout the year. The hype started at the end of last season, and Boise State lived up to it. The Broncos went 12-1, repeated as Mountain West Champions and not only earned a bid to the College Football Playoff, but earned a first-round bye into the Fiesta Bowl, where they will play Penn State on Tuesday. Bronco running back Ashton Jeanty also caught national headlines with his eye-popping statistics and highlight-reel runs. Those stats and highlights won him both the Doak Walker Award, given to the best running back in the country and the Maxwell Award, given to the most outstanding player, and was a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, which was given to Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Due to Boise State’s status as a Group of Five conference member, many across the country argued that the football team was seeded higher than they deserved, at No. 3. BRONCOS HOOPS For Boise State’s men’s basketball team, the Broncos believed they were under seeded. The Broncos brought a 22-10 record in with them to selection Sunday, including a 6-5 record against Quad 1 opponents. Ranked No. 26 in the NET rankings, bracketologists across the country thought Boise State boasted a strong resume, worthy of a No. 7 or No. 8 seed. The Broncos got a No. 10 seed and were relegated to the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, where they lost to Colorado 60-53. Boise State, which had hoped to earn its first-ever NCAA Tournament win in program history, instead fell to 0-10 all-time in the Big Dance, including an 0-for-3 stretch over the last three years. VOLLEYBALL CONTROVERSY Boise State’s volleyball team also made headlines in 2024 for off-the-court reasons that took a political term. The issue surrounded a San Jose State volleyball player, reported to be transgender. The Idaho Press is not identifying the player because she, nor San Jose State have publicly commented on her gender identity. During the regular season, the Broncos forfeited two Mountain West matches against the Spartans. The Broncos never identified a reason for the forfeitures, but the first one in September came after women’s sports activist Riley Gaines reportedly petitioned all Mountain West members to boycott games against the Spartans due to the reported transgender player. Utah State, Wyoming and Nevada all forfeited conference matches, while Southern Utah forfeited a non-conference match. Shortly after Boise State beat Utah State in the opening round of the Mountain West Tournament, the Broncos dropped out of the tournament, with a matchup against San Jose State in the semifinals, effectively ending their season. “The decision to not continue to play in the 2024 Mountain West Volleyball Championship tournament was not an easy one,” Boise State said in a statement following its third forfeiture. “Our team overcame forfeitures to earn a spot in the tournament field and fought for the win over Utah State in the first round on Wednesday. They should not have to forgo this opportunity while waiting for a more thoughtful and better system that serves all athletes.” BEST OF THE REST Two other Bronco teams saw their postseason run fall short in championship rounds. In May, the Broncos’ softball team hosted the Mountain West Tournament at Dona Larsen Park, entering the tournament as the No. 5 seed. Against No. 4 Fresno State, the Broncos trailed 4-1 entering the seventh inning before Hollie Farmer and Alycia Flores homered to tie the game and true freshman Sophia Knight had a RBI go-ahead single in extra inning to give the Broncos the 5-4 win. After falling to top-seeded San Diego State in double-elimination play, Boise State topped No. 2 UNLV after Jordyn Hutchins hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in extra innings a Boise State won 5-4 and the Broncos took a 4-1 win against No. 3 Nevada to set up a rematch in the championship against San Diego State. The Aztecs scored two runs each in the fifth and sixth innings to win the title, 6-3. In the fall, the women’s soccer team won the Mountain West regular season title, but lost to Utah State 2-1 in the conference tournament title, ending all hope of an NCAA Tournament bid. Elsewhere in Bronco sports in 2024: Former Boise State track and field national champion Marisa Howard represented Team USA in the Olympics in Paris in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase. She finished seventh in her first-round heat. ... Cole Rueck won the men’s golf individual Mountain West championship, the first Bronco to do so since 2017. ... Boise State’s men’s tennis team won the Mountain West regular season and tournament titles. It was the second straight year the Broncos won the tournament title. ... Boise State won the inaugural Mountain West Gymnastics Championship, with Emily Blackson winning the NCAA Regional Meet on bars and finishing sixth at the NCAA Championships to earn All-America honors.

Islamabad chaos: PM orders swift action against ‘lawbreakers’ Shehbaz says govt not to permit anyone to jeopardise fast-paced economic progress through disorder Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called on authorities to take prompt action against those involved in the recent unrest, vandalism, and damage to public and private properties in Islamabad. However, he emphasised the importance of ensuring that no innocent or law-abiding citizens were detained during the crackdown on those spreading chaos. PM Shehbaz's commitment comes nearly two weeks after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called off its much-hyped protest in Islamabad following a crackdown by security forces on the party's workers. Islamabad was brought to a standstill on November 25 and 26 when scores of PTI supporters flooded the federal capital, defying a ban by authorities. The former ruling party has since claimed that at least 12 of its workers were killed and 1,000 others were arrested. However, the government has categorically denied using live ammunition against the protesters and said that four law enforcers including three Rangers personnel and a policeman were martyred during the protest. The Imran Khan-led party also announced to launch a civil disobedience campaign if its demands, the release of all "political prisoners" and the constitution of a judicial commission to probe the events of May 9, 2023 and a late-night crackdown on PTI protesters on November 26, are not met. Presiding over a review meeting on the law and order situation earlier today, the premier underlined the government’s commitment to maintaining stability and law and order in the country. He stressed, “We will not permit anyone to jeopardise the country’s fast-paced economic progress through disorder.” The prime minister also directed officials to enhance the identification process for those inciting unrest and to collect strong evidence against them to support legal action. "Provide all necessary resources to the task force formed to take action against such elements," he said. The prime minister directed that the Federal Prosecution Service be placed under the Ministry of Law. He also instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the construction of Islamabad Jail and ensure the immediate release of funds required for its completion. During the meeting, he was told that the scope of the Islamabad Safe City project is being extended, while the number of surveillance cameras is being increased. Officials further informed him that the Islamabad Jail building is expected to be completed by March next year. Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Coordinator to the Prime Minister Rana Ihsan Afzal, and other senior officials attended the meeting. 'Final stage': Imran, Bushra record statement in £190 million case Water supply to Karachi's areas resumes as damaged pipeline fixed Lt Gen (retd) Ahmed says NAB recovered whopping $13bn in one year Section 144 imposed in Karachi's district Central for two days