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#acegame888 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Navy quarterback Blake Horvath read the play perfectly and turned it into the longest in school history, a 95-yard touchdown run in the Armed Forces Bowl. “By somebody that’s not really that fast,” Horvath said after the 21-20 win over Oklahoma on Friday. The Midshipmen (10-3) fell behind by two touchdowns less than 10 minutes into the game, but Horvath's record run late in the third quarter tied the game at 14-all. He put them ahead on a 6-yard TD with 4:34 left before Navy’s defense stopped an Oklahoma 2-point conversion with six seconds left in the game. “Probably over-pursued by them,” Horvath said of the 95-yarder. “Some tendencies they showed earlier, just thought I could get a pull.” After faking a handoff on the read-option play, Horvath ran straight up the middle into the open field. Brandon Chatman cut off a pursing defender around the Sooners 20. By time another defender, cornerback Woodi Washington, was able to catch up and started to bring him down, Horvath stretched the ball over the goal line — though he was initially ruled short before a replay review resulted in the touchdown. “Brandon Chatman actually busted his tail to get his butt down the field,” Horvath said. “I can see him out of the corner of my eye busting his butt. And honestly, it’s almost not even my touchdown without him and the offensive line blocking.” The previous longest play for the Midshipmen came during the Roger Staubach era, when Johnny Sai had a 93-yard run against Duke in 1963. Horvath also had a 90-yard TD run against Memphis, making him only the second Navy player with two 90-yard runs in the same season. The other was quarterback Malcolm Perry in 2017, when he had runs of 92 and 91 yards. “That’s a play we know can hit big and it did, and definitely exciting to see,” fullback Alex Tecza said. “I was getting tired just chasing him. ... It's great. He's being doing that all year.”

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. were listed as non-participants in Wednesday's practice estimation. Nabers is nursing a toe injury while fellow rookie Tracy is dealing with an ankle injury. The Giants (2-13) have lost a franchise-record 10 in a row heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts (7-8) in East Rutherford, N.J. Nabers, 21, leads the team in catches (97), receiving yards (969) and receiving touchdowns (four) in 13 games. He was the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU. Tracy, 25, leads New York in carries (158), rushing yards (721) and rushing touchdowns (five). He was selected by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Purdue. Quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, along with safety Dane Belton (knee), offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (wrist), cornerback Dru Phillips (knee), defensive linemen Jordon Riley (knee) and Armon Watts (shoulder). Defensive lineman Cory Durden (shoulder), defensive back Raheem Layne (knee), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle) and defensive back Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) did not participate in practice. --Field Level MediaOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. It's about a kicking conundrum that has turned into a crisis. Can the Ravens make it to the Super Bowl with Justin Tucker? One of the more surprising subplots of this NFL season has been Tucker's decline from one of the greatest of all time to a week-in, week-out liability. Sunday's loss to Philadelphia might have been the nadir — he missed two field goals and an extra point in a game the Ravens ultimately lost 24-19 . “Points were at a premium in the game. They have been in a few of these games. Sometimes we haven't made the most of our opportunity to score points,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. "We're racking our brains, talking to Justin, looking at what we're doing. I'm very confident that it's going to get fixed. I believe it will. It has to. “And he's the guy to get it fixed.” Harbaugh has given every indication that he's standing by Tucker, who is in his 13th season and is under contract through 2027. When he's at his best, he's the type of kicker that gives his team a clear advantage in close games, but this season he has missed eight field goals. Sunday showed that against a good defensive team, the Ravens (8-5) can't simply assume their excellent offense will pile up points. There almost certainly will be close games in the weeks to come. Tucker's ability to come through will be tested again, and it's hard for Baltimore to feel too confident at the moment. “When he was hitting, three or four years ago, hitting bombs, we were going 57, 58, 56 pretty regularly," Harbaugh said. “That's tightened up a little bit.” The Ravens continue to do a good job stopping the run. Although Saquon Barkley did eventually surpass the 100-yard mark late in the game, Baltimore held the Eagles to 140 yards on the ground, well below their usual output. Even beyond Tucker's problems, Sunday wasn't a great showing by Baltimore's special teams. Tylan Wallace was shaky returning punts, and the Ravens had to start four drives inside their own 20 and two inside their own 10. “They had great bounces, and they downed right down in there,” Wallace said. "I’m pretty sure we’ll come back and talk about those and see what we can do to avoid those.” The Ravens' defense continued to show signs of improvement, holding Philadelphia to 252 total yards. “I think we’ve just locked in on some things, and we’re playing our deep coverages better, bottom line,” Harbaugh said. "You watch the coverage, you watch the guys’ spacing, positioning, eyes, the communication, the checks that get made, and you just keep chasing doing the right things. It’s not (that we) changed the defense. We’re just playing it a lot better.” Harbaugh was vague on receiver Diontae Johnson's situation. He was active Sunday but didn't play, and he has only one catch in four games since the Ravens acquired him in a trade from Carolina. “I’m going to have to wait just to clarify it,” Harbaugh said. "There’s some moving parts there that we’re going to have to figure out and explore and just see where we’re at. I know that’s not the answer you want, but that’s the best I can do in fairness to everybody right now.” The Ravens were missing pass-rushing ace Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) on Sunday, and WR Rashod Bateman was dealing with knee soreness. Through his first 12 seasons, Tucker made field goals at a 90% clip. That's dropped to 70% this season. He had a 95% success rate from under 50 yards, and that's dipped to 83%. The Ravens have this week off before a Dec. 15 road game against the New York Giants. Then comes a home matchup with Pittsburgh that may determine whether Baltimore has any shot to win the AFC North. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflAir force F-16V jets are pictured in Chiayi County on Nov. 18, 2021. Photo: Cheng I-hwa, Bloomberg REGIONAL STABILITY:The arms sale to Taiwan is the 18th approved by US President Joe Biden’s administration and the sixth since William Lai was elected president on Jan. 13 / Staff writer, with CNA 請繼續往下閱讀... The US government on Friday announced arms sales involving spare parts and support for F-16 fighter aircraft and follow-up support for Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment (IMSE), at a total cost of US$387 million. It is the 18th arms sale approved by US President Joe Biden’s administration to Taiwan and the sixth since the nation’s presidential and legislative elections on Jan. 13. The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said it delivered the required certification notifying the US Congress of the latest arms sale on Friday. 請繼續往下閱讀... The proposed arms sale is consistent with US law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8, the agency added. The agency in a statement released on Friday said the US Department of State has approved foreign military sales of spare parts and support for F-16 fighter jet and active electronically scanned array radars and related equipment at an estimated cost of US$320 million to Taiwan. Deliveries are expected to begin next year. The agency said the proposed sale would improve Taiwan’s ability to meet threats by maintaining the operational readiness of its fleet of F-16 aircraft. The agency in a separate statement said the US State Department has also approved the sale of follow-up support for IMSE for about US$65 million. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US requested the procurement of extended services provided under a previously implemented case, including follow-up support for the IMSE and Experimental Force system. The proposed sale aims to extend those same services for an additional two years, the agency said. The two arms sale deals serve “US national, economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability,” it said. The proposed arms sale deals would also “help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance and economic progress in the region,” it added. The sale of spare parts and support services for F-16 aircraft would be transferred from US government stock, the agency said. Implementation of the sale would not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to Taiwan, it added. In terms of the sale of follow-up support for IMSE, the agency said the principal contractor would be General Dynamics Mission Systems, in Fairfax, Virginia. Implementation of the sale would not require the assignment of US government representatives, but would require three contractor Technical Assistance Representatives being sent to Taiwan to support equipment fielding and training, it added. In Taipei, the Presidential Office yesterday said the latest arms sale deepened the Taiwan-US security partnership and is an important cornerstone for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry of National Defense expressed gratitude to the US for the latest arms sale, which it said would continue to provide Taiwan with assistance building the nation’s self-defense capabilities and establish a foundation to maintain regional stability. The sale of spare parts and support for F-16 fighter jets and active electronically scanned array radar logistics is expected to help maintain the combat readiness of the air force’s F-16 fleet and strengthen the country’s air defenses, it said. The proposed sale of IMSE follow-up support would provide Taiwan with necessary assistance to maintain the effectiveness of its tactical regional communications system, reinforce field information communication capabilities and establish a reliable defense, it added. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said it has received a formal notice from the US government for the two proposed arms sale deals, which highlight the efforts of the Biden administration to ensure Taiwan has sufficient self-defense capability to take on threats from China. MOFA also thanked the US government for approving the two arms sale deals to Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and “six assurances.” The TRA was enacted in 1979 to maintain commercial, cultural and other unofficial relations between the US and Taiwan after Washington switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. The TRA also requires the US “to provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive character.” The “six assurances,” which were issued by then-US president Ronald Reagan to Taiwan in 1982, include pledges that the US would not to set a date for ending arms sales to Taiwan and would not hold prior consultations with China on arms sales to Taiwan. 新聞來源: TAIPEI TIMES 不用抽 不用搶 現在用APP看新聞 保證天天中獎 點我下載APP 按我看活動辦法

Jerry Jones never fails to make headlines, no matter what is happening with the team. The Dallas Cowboys season has been a disaster so far. It hasn’t just been the play on the field. Injuries have ravaged the team, leading to many of their top players missing time. To make matters worse, Jones began the season saying the team was “all-in.” While they still could make the playoffs, it seems unlikely. Many fans and analysts have assumed head coach Mike McCarthy will be fired at the end of the season. He is in the last year of his contract,t and his results have been underwhelming. However, the billionaire owner isn’t sure a new head coach is a foregone conclusion. Jerry Jones On Mike McCarthy The Dallas Cowboys owner had his weekly interview on 105.3 The Fan . There is a lot to talk about with this team. Dak Prescott is injured after a huge contract. Micah Parsons is bashing the team publicly and is also in line for a new deal. However, the most shocking answer came when he was asked about Mike McCarthy. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all. That’s not crazy. And listen, Mike McCarthy is one outstanding coach... this is a Super Bowl winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there, done that. He’s got great ideas. “So, bottom line is, in no place, in my body language or anything else, have you seen indications about what we’re going to be doing relative to this staff at the end of this year. And we shouldn’t. We got a lot of football left... six football games, that’s a lifetime.” Not crazy at all. Jerry Jones has left the door open that Mike McCarthy could be retained. It’s hard to know the validity of the comment. Jones might be saving face right now. If he thought the coach was terrible but still allowed him to coach the team, that would make him look pretty dumb. Fans, however, have been screaming for change ever since the embarrassing loss to the Packers in the playoffs last year. The situation has many layers to it but let’s start with the most important, McCarthy’s coaching record. McCarthy’s Coaching Record In Dallas The numbers aren’t abysmal. The former Packers head coach has gone 46-32 during his five years in Dallas. In his first year, he went 6-10 but then followed that up with three straight 12-5 seasons. This year has gotten off to a rocky start, but as Jerry stated, there are still six games to play. Regardless of what happens, Mike McCarthy will have a winning record as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys after this year. The playoff record is a little concerning. He has only gone 1-3 in the playoffs since coming to the Cowboys. It isn’t just that the Cowboys lose. It is how they lose. Many of their losses, including this year, have come in embarrassing fashion. After defending home field last season, they have struggled at AT&T Stadium. The team seems unprepared at times and cannot win when it matters most. I also want to point out the Super Bowl Mike McCarthy won that Jerry Jones loves to tout. That was almost 15 years ago and he had a stacked team led by Aaron Rodgers. While he was able to have regular season success, he continually could not win when it mattered most, in the playoffs. Just because a coach won a Super Bowl once doesn’t make them a good head coach now (cough cough Doug Pederson). Jerry’s Agenda The Dallas Cowboys will always struggle to find an elite head coach because of Jerry Jones. He wants someone who will let him run the franchise how he sees fit. He wants to make roster decisions. In his radio interviews, he wants to be able to say whatever he wants without a coach getting offended or upset. Imagine Bill Belichick in Dallas. Would he let Jerry do what he wants with the roster and stay silent while he goes on the radio and gives his opinion on the team? Probably not. As long as Jerry Jones is the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, these shenanigans will continue. If I had to predict, I would say he eventually does move on from McCarthy but the fact he is saying an extension is in play is wild. It likely will depend on the last six games. If McCarthy can rally the team and they sneak into the postseason, Jones might convince himself he’s got the right guy. The Cowboys never disappoint when it comes to having things to talk about. This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking ban

As those in the northern hemisphere brace themselves for colder temperatures during the winter months, cases for cold and flu are, as expected, rising. Click Pharmacy has been reviewing cold and flu cases across England, revealing more than two thirds of adults (aged under 65 years) eligible for their flu jab have not taken up the offer. Jana Abelovska, Superintendent Pharmacist at Click Pharmacy , tells Digital Journal that ‘real flu’ (as opposed to the common cold) is unpleasant and sometimes dangerous. Abelovska states: “While for most people seasonal flu is an unpleasant condition that can be treated at home, for some people it can be very dangerous. It can make conditions like asthma and heart disease worse. Flu can also put vulnerable people at risk of developing complications like pneumonia, or inflammatory conditions like myocarditis and encephalitis.” In the UK vaccines against influenza are commonly available, yet the take-up in 2024 is relatively low. Abelovska observes: “T he NHS Seasonal Vaccination Programme makes the flu vaccine available for free to these people who are at additional risk – it was concerning to see that as of 4 November, fewer than a third of adults under 65, pregnant women and toddlers aged 2-3 had been in to get their free vaccine yet. While flu cases look quite low at present according to government and NHS data, we might see cases rise higher in the winter – we would urge everyone who is eligible for a flu jab to make that appointment.” Flu cases In terms of prevalence, 3.3 percent of flu tests have been declared positive on 10 November 2024. On the same date a year ago, only 1.3 percent tests came out positive. This suggests an increase in cases. Click Pharmacy has compared positive flu tests by age group over the past four months. Once again using the 10th as the date, the age group showing the highest likelihood of testing positive in November was children aged 5-14, 9.5 percent of whose tests were positive – over twice as high as the month before. The group second most likely to test positive was teenagers and young people aged 15-24, at 6.3 percent. In third place, 5.4 percent of people aged 25-44 tested positive. The research also looked at the number of people hospitalised with the flu in November using information from the Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) surveillance scheme. In the week ending 4 November 2024, the number of people hospitalised per 100,000 trust catchment population was 1.23. London had the highest number of hospital admissions at 1.8 per 100,000. The region with the lowest number of hospital admissions for flu is the South of England at 0.8 per 100,000.The North of England and the Midlands and East of England have very similar numbers at 1.1 and 1.2 per 100,000 respectively. Flu vaccines The region that has received the highest number of flu vaccines through the NHS Seasonal Vaccination Programme is the Midlands, where 2,733,620 people have been vaccinated. The South East had received the second highest number of flu vaccines at 2,460,425, and the North East and Yorkshire was in third place, at 2,311,060. The data also compared the numbers of people who had received a free vaccine in the following three categories. Those aged over 65 had received the highest number of flu vaccines at 7,764,619, followed by children aged 2-3 at 4,31,892. School aged children from reception to Year 11 received 2,094,967 vaccinations. The research also found that as of 4 November, 66.6 percent of those aged 65 and over had received their flu vaccine. However, in other eligible groups the uptake was lower, with 28.7 percent of pregnant women, 31.5 percent of eligible adults under 65 and 25.4 percent of toddlers aged 2-3 attending an appointment to receive their free vaccine. The flu vaccine is available for free to people who belong to certain categories, including the age groups and categories mentioned above; frontline health and social care workers; and people with conditions including diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or a lowered immune system. However, many high street pharmacies also make the vaccine available for everyone else too, as a paid for service. Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.