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Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie insists title talk is prematureZeekr is launching here as an electric-only brand, but it has confirmed hybrids are in its future despite strong electric vehicle (EV) demand in China. While the Geely-owned brand was founded in 2021 as an electric-only brand, it recently took a controlling stake in fellow Geely brand Lynk & Co which specialises in hybrids. To complicate matters, Lynk & Co – which had previously offered only petrol and hybrid models – recently revealed its first two EVs in the Z10 and Z20. The latter has been confirmed for a European launch, where it’ll be badged as the 02. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Zeekr’s first model, the 001, was previewed by a Lynk & Co concept called the Zero. Geely then decided to spin off the Zeekr brand, which specialises in more premium vehicles than the more mainstream Lynk & Co brand. Car News China reports word from Zeekr CEO An Conghui that the brand is developing hybrid technology for use in large SUVs and MPVs, with the brand’s first hybrid models to be revealed at next April’s Shanghai motor show ahead of a market launch in the second half of 2025. In 2023, Mr Conghui had reportedly said Zeekr wouldn’t launch hybrids, while in July 2024 he indicated the brand was considering vehicles with a petrol engine before confirming in August 2024 the hybrid technology was in the works. This will reportedly see hybrid Zeekrs drive in electric-only mode at lower speeds, with the engine engaged to drive the vehicle at highway speeds – more like a traditional hybrid, then, instead of a range-extender electric vehicle (EREV) which are becoming increasingly common in China where the petrol engine doesn’t directly power the wheels. Car News China also reports the 001 fastback has been spied testing with a hybrid powertrain, with the prototype understood to preview a production 001 hybrid model. Zeekr already offers a large electric MPV (the 009 , for which Australian pre-orders have opened) and is launching a large electric SUV, the 7X , next year. The brand has also revealed a small electric SUV ( the X , the brand’s debut model here), a smaller people mover (the Mix ) and a large sedan (the 007). Lynk & Co has an even wider lineup, consisting of 10 vehicles. These range from the small 06 crossover up to the large 09 SUV, which shares its platform with the Volvo XC90 and offers available plug-in hybrid power. Zeekr isn’t the only Geely brand changing its electrification strategy. Lotus, another brand under the Geely umbrella, confirmed this week it wouldn’t go EV-only by 2028 as it had previously promised, instead announcing it’ll launch EREVs. Earlier this year, Geely-owned Volvo also confirmed it won’t go EV-only by 2030 . Instead, it’s targeting 90 to 100 per cent electrified vehicle sales by 2030, but is including plug-in hybrids within that goal.

By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.WARSAW, Ind. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval Application (PMA) Supplement approval for the Oxford ® Cementless Partial Knee. The approval is based on safety and effectiveness data from an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study and non-clinical testing for cementless partial knee replacement (PKR). 1 The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee allows surgeons to perform a PKR with improved fixation, 2 better long-term implant survival rate 2,3 and improved efficiency in the operating room 4 (OR) compared to the Oxford Cemented Partial Knee procedure. Following more than 20 years of clinical experience and over 300,000 procedures across Canada , Europe , Middle East , Africa , and Asia , 5 the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee is now the only FDA-approved cementless partial knee implant in the U.S. "Cementless knee replacement procedures are increasingly preferred by surgeons seeking to improve surgical efficiency. The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee is coming into the U.S. with a proven track record of retaining more healthy anatomy with a less invasive approach and improved outcomes 6 as compared to a total knee replacement," said Joe Urban , President, Knees at Zimmer Biomet. "We are excited to address the unmet U.S. demand for a cementless partial knee with a new offering which has 20 years of clinical experience in more than 50 countries. 5 " Compared to traditional partial knee replacements that use bone cement to secure the implant in place, a cementless approach allows patients' natural bone growth to secure the implant for better long-term fixation. 2 The Oxford Cementless Partial Knee features a mobile bearing that can move with the femoral component throughout the entire range of motion to mimic natural knee movement. This design provides better range of motion, a more natural feel and a more stable implant-to-bone fixation for improved long-term implant survival. 2,3 The system's tibial and femoral components have a titanium and hydroxyapatite coating to promote bone growth into the implant 7 . The UK national joint registry has more than 33,000 patients treated with Oxford Cementless Partial Knees recorded with a 94.1% rate of implant survival at 10 years after surgery, 3 which is higher than the average 10-year survivorship for all other partial knees (89.9%). 3 Enthusiasm and usage of partial knee replacement continues to grow around the world as published research continues to demonstrate that PKR in appropriate cases provides improved patient outcomes compared to TKR. 6 "For younger and more active patients, the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee amplifies the benefits of a traditional partial knee replacement by offering knee flexion that resembles natural knee movement, and stronger adhesion of the implant to the bone for better long-term durability," said Adolph V. Lombardi Jr. , MD, FACS, President of JIS Orthopedics in New Albany, Ohio . "In my own practice, a cementless approach has increased OR efficiency by shortening my surgery time and reducing costs associated with cement preparation." Since its initial launch in England in 2004, the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee has become the preferred partial knee implant for Zimmer Biomet's European customers. 5 As part of the U.S. nationwide launch in Q1 2025, Zimmer Biomet will provide FDA-required training, focusing on the cementless surgical technique and proper patient selection. For patients in the U.S., the Oxford Partial Knee is the only implant with a lifetime limited warranty that covers the cost of Zimmer Biomet replacement implants.* Important Safety Information: The Cementless Oxford Partial Knee System is intended for use in unilateral knee procedures with osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis limited to the medial compartment of the knee. It is intended to be implanted without the application of cement for patients whose clinical condition would benefit from a shorter surgical time compared to the cemented implant. The Oxford Partial Knee is not indicated for use in the lateral compartment or for patients with ligament deficiency, or for use in simultaneous bilateral surgery or planned staged bilateral procedures. Potential risks include, but are not limited to, loosening, dislocation, fracture, wear and infection, any of which can require additional surgery. For a full list of product indications, contraindications and warnings, as well as further information on product IDE data, please see the associated product Information for Use (IFU) and Surgical Technique available at https://labeling.zimmerbiomet.com/ For more information about the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com/oxfordcementless . About Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X / Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet . 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These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in Zimmer Biomet's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Zimmer Biomet disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this news release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this news release. *Subject to terms and conditions set forth within the written warranty References: Media Heather Zoumas-Lubeski 445-248-0577 heather.zoumaslubeski@zimmerbiomet.com Kirsten Fallon 781-779-5561 kirsten.fallon@zimmerbiomet.com Investors David DeMartino 646-531-6115 david.demartino@zimmerbiomet.com Zach Weiner 908-591-6955 Zach.weiner@zimmerbiomet.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zimmer-biomet-receives-fda-approval-for-oxford-cementless-partial-knee-only-cementless-partial-knee-replacement-implant-in-the-us-302315755.html SOURCE Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.AMHERST — Perhaps the passionate followers of the UMass football team weren’t necessarily surprised when news hit last week that Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford had fired former Minutemen head coach Don Brown after a 6-28 record with the team; it was more so the timing of the move that rubbed people the wrong way. UMass had just come off its best four-quarter performance of the season – a 35-34 overtime loss to 8-2 Liberty – when Bamford gave Brown the boot, with only two games remaining on the Minutemen’s regular season schedule. Why didn’t Bamford let Brown, who emptied the tank during his third stint in Amherst (one that lasted nearly three seasons), finish out the season before sending him on his way? The timing of the firing may not have made much sense from a fan or player perspective. But the school’s athletic director determined it had to be done right then and there. When Brown was relieved of his duties, UMass became the 11th Group of 5 school to have a vacancy at the head coaching position. And as of Monday, there are now 13 openings across G5 schools – the Minutemen’s direct competitors when it comes to staffing hires and recruiting. Bamford said sticking out the rest of the 2024 campaign with Brown and then firing him would have prevented him from talking to potential coaching candidates until Dec. 1 (UMass’ last game is Nov. 30). In order for UMass to have the best chance at getting its guy, the AD said moving quickly was an unfortunate necessity. Even further, the transfer portal opens up on Dec. 9, and early signing day for high school recruits is the week prior to that. The sooner UMass has a head coach and a staff put together, the greater its chances are at landing transfers out of the portal. Entering the second week of December without a head coach in place would’ve put the Minutemen at a significant disadvantage in recruiting, according to Bamford. “In order to be in a coaching candidate pool and make sure that we have the appropriate conversations and be seen as in the market place for coaches and for agents, we really needed to open the job when we did,” Bamford said on Monday, a week removed from Brown’s dismissal. “We didn’t wanna miss the opportunity to position our job against other jobs in the market. That’s how college football has changed in the last five years, and it’s predominantly because the transfer portal opens up in early December. You wanna have a head coach in place to have their staff at least somewhat organized when the portal opens.” Bamford, who has been the UMass AD since 2015, said firing Brown was not an easy decision. The two have a strong relationship, but accumulating only two wins against FBS opponents in three years – none of which came against the MAC (where UMass is headed in 2025) – was a disappointment in Bamford’s eyes. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess Bamford denied there was an ultimatum – one where UMass had to win two of its final three games in order for Brown to keep his job. Bamford and Brown met on a weekly basis throughout the season, and the AD said he clearly stated from Week 1 that there needed to be real progress shown on the field this fall or a change may be made. After winning one game in Brown’s first year and three in his second, four or five wins were expected to continue to show improvement. But instead, the Minutemen’s only two wins this year have come against FCS opponents, and they lost every single game against MAC programs (0-5). “I felt like after three years, we had enough in the body of work for Don to understand where we were going, and we needed some momentum going into next year as we go into the MAC,” Bamford said. “We just didn’t feel like we were able to turn the corner competitively, and there are a host of reasons for that. Without question, Don and his staff have worked tremendously hard to try to get this program turned around, and the program is in a better spot now than when Don and his group got here. There’s no doubt.” Because Bamford fired Brown when he did, UMass now owes him up to $1.4 million over the next two years. If Brown takes another coaching job over the next two years, UMass would pay the difference between that number and his new salary. Had Bamford waited until the end of the season to fire him, UMass would have owed him $800,000 over the next two years. “To be fair to Don, I wanted to make sure that we honored an important piece of the termination language in the contract,” Bamford said. “We recognize him coming back to UMass and trying to build a program that he really helped put on the map as an FCS program. I thanked him for that, and I felt like it was appropriate to make sure that we did it when we did to recognize his contributions to this university.” Bamford neglected to share any names or front-runners in the coaching search, but emphasized the importance of hiring someone by the first week of December. When a hire is ultimately made, it’ll be Bamford’s third head football coach hiring of his 10-year tenure at UMass. Over the course of the past decade, the Minutemen have a 21-89 football record, including an 8-54 mark of coaches he’s hired. The Don Brown hiring back in 2021 was seen as a coup at the time, although it didn’t work out. The AD acknowledged the pressure behind this hire, but support from the administration and the help of Chad Chatlos of TurnkeyZRG Executive Search leaves Bamford confident in making a splash. Chatlos and TurnkeyZRG are highly regarded in terms of college football hiring firms, and even helped conduct the NCAA in its search for a new president back in 2022 (ultimately former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker). It’s the first time Bamford has hired a search firm to assist him with the hiring process. When Walt Bell was hired in 2019, Bamford was assisted by a few advisors, but not a formal search firm. At the end of the day, who patrols the sidelines next year still falls on Bamford’s shoulders. “I have great confidence we’re going to find the right person for the job,” Bamford said. “We have a lot to sell. The job is a different job than it has been in the last two hiring cycles because we’re not [a football] independent anymore. That’s been an important ingredient in this coaching search, is the ability to go into the MAC to be resourced really well against MAC-competitive peers. I think agents and coaches, those in the business see this as a different job now. It was hard to overcome the nature of being an independent in the last two searches.” UMass is positioned to be one of the highest-resourced programs in the MAC next season, including staff compensation and NIL money. The head football coach at UMass is as sought after a position as it’s ever been, according to Bamford. “The reality is that college athletics has changed considerably in the last three or four years with the transfer portal, in the NIL space,” Bamford said. “Now, with us being in a league, I think we’re positioned really strongly to not only go in and make a really strong hire, but have that hire have the tools and the resources to succeed in the MAC and as an FBS program.”

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul in action against Mike Tyson fight during LIVE On ... [+] Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024) Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson via unanimous decision on Friday, November 15, in the main event of Netflix’s grand kickoff for live sports streaming. The event drew more than 108 million viewers and garnered Tyson and Paul massive paydays. With Tyson likely headed for retirement and Paul seemingly entertaining potential challengers, here is a list of four potential opponents who could be next for The Problem Child. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - JUNE 19: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. gestures during a fight against Anderson ... [+] "Spider" Silva as part of the Tribute to the Kings at Jalisco Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images) The former world middleweight champion and second-generation star is way past his prime. However, at 38, he’s 20 years younger than Tyson, and he fought four months ago, taking a unanimous decision over MMA fighter Uriah Hall. Chavez has called out Paul on multiple occasions, including a recent Instagram post that concluded with, “Jake, it’s time.” Because of Chavez’s built-in fanbase ( 750,000 followers on Instagram ), which has carried over from his legendary father’s diehard following, he can make a strong case to MVP Promotions that he should be Paul’s next opponent. iOS 18.1.1—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Leak Reveals Trump Crypto Bombshell As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Could Matt Gaetz Get His House Seat Back—Or Be Named Senator? What To Know After He Bails As Trump’s Attorney General Pick This fight would be winnable for Paul but would represent a step up in competition compared to Tyson and most of the opponents The Problem Child has faced in his boxing career. Tommy Fury Tommy Fury during a press conference at Leonardo London. Picture date: Tuesday November 19, 2024. ... [+] (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) The British boxer is the only man who has defeated Paul in a boxing match. The two met in 2023, and Fury won by split decision. Fury is the younger brother of boxing superstar Tyson Fury, and he’s scheduled to fight former MMA fighter Darren Till in January 2025. "He's only got one defeat and that's to me, so it's inevitable that we are going to get back in the ring,” Fury said on Wednesday. "I know I'm going to be an improved fighter, and with him, the [fights] he's taking and what he's doing, I'm not sure if he's going to improve that much." If Fury beats Till, there is a definite story in that rematch. It’s a fight that could be sold as one Paul has a chance of losing—which is something millions of people would tune in to see. Canelo Alvarez LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Canelo Alvarez speaks during a press conference after defeating ... [+] Edgar Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) A fight between Paul and Canelo could challenge the bout with Tyson in terms of pure viewership. Canelo is nearly as famous as Tyson but is more current because he’s active and still considered one of the best fighters in the world. This fight would be extremely risky for Paul because he would be incredibly overmatched in skill and experience. Paul is a naturally bigger man than Canelo, but his size advantage isn’t likely to negate what the Mexican icon has in boxing acumen. Canelo has the kind of loyal fanbase who will show up to watch him fight anyone. The concept of him protecting the sport from someone viewed as an outsider is one that can easily be sold. The problem with this fight is that Paul would be at a massive disadvantage, which, in his position, represents a risk he doesn’t need to take. Conor McGregor Conor McGregor at the "Road House" Premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at ... [+] the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hubert Vestil/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images) The biggest and most appropriate opponent on this list is McGregor. A Paul-McGregor fight would likely be the biggest combat sports event in history. It’s also a fight that Paul probably should win if it is contested in a boxing ring. McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather Jr. unsuccessfully back in 2017, and he is the smaller man. He has also not appeared to be in fighting shape—mentally or physically—as of late. Nevertheless, he is still a straw capable of stirring the proverbial drink. The major drawback for this fight is McGregor’s contract with the UFC. He still has two fights left on his current deal, and the UFC has seldom allowed fighters under contract to pursue these kinds of outside ventures. This issue is part of the reason Francis Ngannou left for the Professional Fighters League. That said, the UFC made an exception with McGregor for the Mayweather fight because of the size of the event. It’s beginning to look less likely McGregor will return to the UFC’s Octagon, and one wonders if they would be interested in co-promoting a fight like this with MVP Promotions to capitalize on McGregor’s drawing power.

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . DALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller scored 24 points and added seven assists and Yohan Traoire posted a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds to help power SMU to its seventh straight win, closing out its nonconference schedule with a 98-82 victory over Longwood on Sunday. The Mustangs (11-2) shot 62% from the field for the game, knocking down 10 of 20 shots from behind the 3-point arc to earn their seventh win in eight home games. Longwood (11-4) stayed close by taking advantage of 20 SMU turnovers and 10 steals. Elijah Tucker’s jumper with 11:37 left pulled the Lancers within seven, 69-62, but the Mustangs answered with a 14-1 run to take a 20-point lead. Miller knocked down 6 of 7 shots from the field, including both of his 3-point attempts, and was 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Traore was 7 of 10 from the floor, including 2 of 4 from deep, and was 4 for 4 at the line. Matt Cross added 19 points and Chuck Harris chipped in 12 points off the bench. Tucker finished with 20 points and six rebounds to lead Longwood. Coby Garland posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 assists and Emanuel Richards finished with 12 points off the bench. SMU, off to a 2-0 start in its first season of Atlantic Coast Conference play, hosts No. 4 Duke on Saturday. Longwood opens Big South Conference play Thursday at home against Presbyterian. RELATED COVERAGE Holloway, No. 5 Alabama overwhelm South Dakota State with 19 3-pointers in 105-82 victory No. 24 Illinois cruises past Chicago State 117-64 behind Kylan Boswell’s triple-double Moore, Fears help No. 12 Oklahoma put away Prairie View 89-67 to remain unbeaten ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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