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The UEFA Champions League returns for one final round of matches before the new year, with much at stake for several European heavy-hitters. While Liverpool can extend their stay atop the league phase table in Tuesday's game at Girona, there will be several games between teams inside the top eight, including Barcelona's trip to Borussia Dortmund and Inter's journey to Bayer Leverkusen. Giants like Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also have a chance to correct course on their underwhelming Champions League games with some pivotal games this week. Here's what the CBS Sports team predicts will take place during another consequential week in the Champions League. Don't miss any of the Champions League. As always, you can catch all of our coverage across Paramount+ , CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network all season long. Here are our expert picks for this matchday: Tuesday Game of the day: Leverkusen vs. Inter Player to watch: Stefan de Vrij – Inter's Champions League defense can't be this good, can it? Not a goal conceded through five matches, a fixture list that encompasses England's top two last season and a Leipzig side not short on attacking talent either. If this defensive magic is going to continue against Leverkusen, watch for central centerback De Vrij to excel. - - James Benge Man of the match: Nicolo Barella – Inter have been one of the best teams this season, partially thanks to the performances of Italian midfielder Nicolo Barella who is yet to score his first goal in the UEFA Champions League. Inter want to confirm themselves at the top spots of the table as they are only two points away from Liverpool. He can make all the difference -- Francesco Porzio Prediction: Leverkusen 1, Inter 1 -- This one features two of the current top eight with the Italians unbeaten so far and likely to stay that way. The Germans have already lost but they do remain competitive and have scored more than Tuesday's visitors to date. Do not be surprised if it finishes level in a score draw or a narrow home win. -- Jonathan Johnson Best bet: Hakan Calhanoglu to have 1+ shot on target (+110) – This is a match where the top defenses in Champions League will meet and it could be defined by set pieces. With maximizing those opportunities, that's when Calhanoglu, a free kick and long-shot artist comes into focus. He may be more likely to end up with an assist than a goal but that doesn't mean that his presence won't be felt in the center of the park during this clash. -- Chuck Booth Atalanta vs. Real Madrid Player to watch: Jude Bellingham – The sheer volume of shots isn't back to where it was last season and perhaps it never will be in a team with Kylian Mbappe. Bellingham, however, has five goals in as many La Liga games after starting the campaign scoreless. The England international lives for the biggest occasions and this is about as high stakes as the league phase was ever supposed to get for Real Madrid. - - James Benge Man of the match: Ademola Lookman – The Nigerian striker, after scoring three goals in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, started the new season with the same spirit as he already scored eight goals in 12 Serie A games and also two goals in four Champions League matches so far. -- Francesco Porzio Prediction: Atalanta 1, Real 2 -- The defending champions need to get back to winning ways in the Champions League and fast. Carlo Ancelotti's men already saw off the Italians in the UEFA Super Cup but expect this encounter to be a little closer with Los Blancos just about edging it in a game where both sides find the back of the net. -- Jonathan Johnson Best bet: Kylian Mbappe to score (+150): Atalanta's defense has been good but even while not hitting top form for Real Madrid, Mbappe has 11 goals in all competitions. Only one of those has come in Champions League play so far as even penalties aren't automatic for Mbappe. But, with three goals in his last five matches, there's enough of an opportunity for him to find the back of the net. If you'd prefer less risk, he's only -130 to put two shots on target but it's worth going for the goal at a number like this. -- Chuck Booth Wednesday Game of the day: Juventus vs. Man City Player to watch: Kevin De Bruyne – The Belgian's return to the City starting XI may or may not have simply fixed everything – the jury is out after more dropped points against Crystal Palace – but if anyone is going to liven up what threatens to be a deeply dull affair, it will be De Bruyne. - - James Benge Man of the match: Ilkay Gundogan – Despite the difficult moment Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are facing, Gundogan is the player that the Spanish manager needs most right now due to his experience in the tournament. Juventus are not living their best moment as well, and Gundogan can create a lot of problems for the Vecchia Signora's defense. -- Francesco Porzio Prediction: Juve 1, City 1 -- Pep Guardiola's side continue to battle through poor form and are making life tough for themselves in both the Premier League as well as the Champions League. Thiago Motta's Italians are similarly placed and do not see too many goals in their games so expect a fairly low-scoring affair which either side could sneak by a single goal. -- Jonathan Johnson Best bet: Under 2.5 goals (-120): I will not bet goals in games involving Juventus. I will not bet goals in games involving Juventus. I ... you get the idea. Even without Bremer, this Juventus side just doesn't concede under Thiago Motta and even facing whatever version of City this is, it won't change. It doesn't hurt to sprinkle a draw here at +240 but the under is a bit safer. -- Chuck Booth Barcelona vs. Dortmund Player to watch: Robert Lewandowski – It has to be him, doesn't it? Back at the Westfalenstadion, reunited with the fans who once adored him but now must dread his presence on the opposition. In 26 games against Dortmund, Lewandowski has 27 goals, but so far he has yet to meet them in a Barcelona shirt. Given his recent form, you'd back him to add to that tally once more. - - James Benge Man of the match: Raphinha – The Brazilian winger has been great this season and scored five goals in the first five Champions League matches, and 11 in 17 LaLiga games. He's probably the best player so far for the side coached by Hansi Flick, who is making his return to Germany on Wednesday. -- Francesco Porzio Prediction: Dortmund 1, Barcelona 1 -- These two sides are neck and neck coming into this round of games with the Catalan giants slightly ahead of the Germans due to goal difference despite both posting four wins and one loss. Do not be surprised if this one finishes level and both sides get their first draw of the European campaign although Barca are the most likely to edge it if one side does come out on top. -- Jonathan Johnson Best bet: Both teams to score (-110): Barcelona's high line has been effective at protecting their defense but when the offside trap doesn't work, it's far too easy to beat the defense from open play. Dortmund are an experienced team that can make Barcelona pay in attack and Barcelona's attack is too loaded not to score so it feels like a fair price to get both hitting the back of the net. -- Chuck BoothNick Kyrgios says positive tests for duo are ‘disgusting’ and ‘a horrible look’lucky restaurant 。

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Native American patients are sent to collections for debts the government owesAlexander Materne, the suspect, reportedly left a 14-year-old girl in this tent in the woods after driving her from Tennessee to Louisiana to have sexual relations with her (Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office) A Louisiana man is facing multiple charges after reportedly driving to Tennessee to pick up a 14-year-old girl, then abandoning her in the woods with only a tent, food and water. A 14-year-old girl reported missing in Tennessee was found safe in Louisiana, where a man she met online left her in the woods after having sexual relations with her. According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office , the suspect, 28-year-old Alexander Materne, met the teen girl on a gaming platform online and arranged to drive from Louisiana to Tennessee to pick her up. On Dec. 23, he drove the girl to his home in St. Rose, Louisiana, and had sexual relations with her. When she disclosed her age to him, he reportedly bought the girl a tent, food and water and dropped her off in a secluded wooded area in Tangipahoa Parish, about 42 miles from his house. RELATED: Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say From there, Materne reportedly left and went to celebrate Christmas with his family in Jennings, Louisiana, about 160 miles from his home in St. Rose. The teen girl’s parents were able to track Materne to Jennings and get deputies to his family’s house to question him, authorities said. He later took detectives to the girl’s tent in the woods. She’d been there for about two days. The girl was taken to a hospital for a check-up and later reunited with her family. Materne faces numerous charges, including aggravated kidnapping of a child and felony counts of human trafficking and carnal knowledge. "You can’t make this stuff up. It’s a Christmas miracle that she was found safe. This thing could’ve ended badly," Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said. This report includes information from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office and the Associated Press, and photos from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.Srinagar, Dec 26: The Deputy Commissioner’s office in Pulwama has initiated the transfer of nearly 5000 kanals of land for the establishment of a new campus for the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. However, the demand has raised concerns among local politicians and residents about its justification and implications. As per an order issued on 24 December by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Pulwama, a team comprising officers and officials from various tehsils, has been constituted to expedite the preparation of necessary revenue documents for 4834 kanals and 19 marlas land. The team reported at the office of the Assistant Commissioner to begin their work today. The move has sparked skepticism from some quarters. Wahid Parra, MLA from Pulwama, today took to X to express his anguish with the land acquisition.”Pulwama welcomes the establishment of an NIT, but seizing 5,000 kanals of land is unacceptable. Without fair compensation and guaranteed jobs for locals, this project will face strong resistance,” he wrote. Iltija Mufti, daughter of former CM Mehbooba Mufti, also expressed her concerns on X. She wrote, “Grabbing land in Kashmir under the ruse of ‘development’ in J&K continues unabated. Pray tell what’s the need to seize 5,000 kanals of prime agricultural land in Pulwama to establish a NIT? If education was such a priority why have a lopsided reservation in the first place?” The process for identification of land for expansion of NIT Srinagar began in 2018. In a review meeting, the then Advisor to Governor Khursheed Ahmed Ganai directed Deputy Commissioner Srinagar to “identify land for setting up an out-campus of NIT Srinagar where new departments can be established.” The land was also sought for hostels of the Institute. Currently NIT Srinagar has over 500 kanal campus in Hazratbal area of Srinagar. Speaking to Greater Kashmir , Ganai said, “the demand for nearly 5000 kanals for NIT expansion seems excessive on the face of it”. He said NIT Srinagar must “relook at its land requirement and manage the land resources better. “Vertical constructions must be explored.” “This,” he added, “will be a cost effective option too as land is a very cost intensive resource.” He added that it must be ensured that the land identified and allotted for NIT Srinagar expansion and similar projects is not agricultural or horticultural land. “Productive lands must be protected,” he said. An order issued by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2014, gives an insight into the land requirements of institutes of higher learning. For NITs, 300 acres (2400 kanals) of land is required, while IITs have a requirement of 500 acres. The same order notes that the land requirements were established “long time ago when land was available in abundance”. It notes that land availability has shrunk and governments have “found it difficult to acquire land leading to inordinate delay in setting up of central higher education institutions.” A committee had been constituted to relook at the land requirement norms of institutes of higher learning by the Ministry.

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LONDON (AP) — West Ham beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in the Premier League and heaped more pressure on beleaguered coach Gary O’Neil on Monday. Both sides came into the match under a cloud and the game was widely billed as a make-or-break match for O’Neill and West Ham counterpart Julen Lopetegui. Wolves started the night second to last while the London side was in 14th place, and the pressure and nerves were apparent in an edgy first half that was devoid of class or composure. Mohammed Kudus and Konstantinos Mavropanos had half chances for West Ham, while at the other end João Gomes shot over from a good position. Things improved after the break, and West Ham took the lead in the 53rd minutes from a corner kick. Wolves left Tomas Soucek unmarked at the back post and his looping header sailed into the far corner. Matt Doherty equalized for Wolves in the 69th. However, just three minute later West Ham’s talismanic captain Jarrod Bowen found time and space in the box to slot home with his left foot. West Ham was without Michail Antonio, its ever-present striker who broke a leg in a car crash on Saturday, and Bowen held up Antonio's No. 9 shirt to celebrate his goal. The West Ham players took the field in training tops with Antonio's name and number on them and the home fans gave him a warm round of applause in the ninth minute. “The goal and victory were for Michail," Soucek said. “I said to myself before the game that I wanted to score even more because he has been here since I came and he’s my favorite. It is difficult for me to play without him but I’m happy he is fine. "We had a video call with him before the game. He smiled at us and gave us all the best.” The result left the Hammers in 14th spot, one point behind Manchester United. It was the third defeat in a row for Wolves, who remain on nine points, equal with third-to-last Ipswich Town. “We were okay and solid and probably had the better chances," O'Neil said. “The lads gave everything but we came up short again, which is the story of the last few weeks.” AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerNative American patients are sent to collections for debts the government owesNexOptic Technology Corp. ( CVE:NXO – Get Free Report ) shares fell 20% on Saturday . The company traded as low as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. 480,200 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 387% from the average session volume of 98,644 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.03. NexOptic Technology Trading Down 20.0 % The stock has a market capitalization of C$3.90 million, a PE ratio of -1.00 and a beta of 1.14. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is C$0.03 and its 200-day moving average price is C$0.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 56.33. About NexOptic Technology ( Get Free Report ) NexOptic Technology Corp., a technology company, develops artificial intelligence and imaging products. It engages in developing All Light Intelligent Imaging Solutions (ALIIS), a suite of intelligent imaging solution that processes raw images and video in real time; and NexCompress technological solutions. See Also Receive News & Ratings for NexOptic Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for NexOptic Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

The controversial Australian has played only one match in more than two years because of injury but that has not stopped him being an outspoken presence on social media during a difficult few months for the sport. First it was announced in August that Sinner had failed two doping tests in March but was cleared of fault, while in November Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for a failed test caused by contaminated medication. Feels good getting these consecutive days training in the bank man.... Wrist re construction and back out here... blessed..................Without failing any drug tests 🙂‍↕️🙏🏽 be proud kygs doing it the right way 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/J8l21lnTdI — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 5, 2024 Kyrgios has been particularly vociferous in his criticism of Sinner, who could yet face a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the finding of no fault or negligence in his case. At a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International, Kyrgios told reporters: “I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug. “I just think that it’s been handled horrifically in our sport. Two world number ones both getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a horrible look. “The tennis integrity right now – and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it – it’s awful. It’s actually awful. And it’s not OK.” Kyrgios initially underwent knee surgery in January 2023, returning to action in June of that year, but he played only one match before pulling out of Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. He has not played a competitive match since, and it appeared doubtful that he would be able to return, but the 29-year-old will make his comeback in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios will take on France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles, while he will also team up with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing. “It’s good to be back,” said Kyrgios. “I honestly never thought I’d be back playing at this level. Even entering an event like this, preparing, doing all the right things. A post shared by Nick Kyrgios (@k1ngkyrg1os) “I’m really excited to just go out there and play, just play tennis. I saw Novak in the gym, playing doubles with him, a lot to be excited about that I’m able to get out there and compete again.” Asked whether he could get back to the same level that saw him reach the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios said: “I still believe I can, whether or not that’s factual or not. There was another player who was like, ‘You have to be realistic’. That’s not how I am. I always back my ability.” The new tennis season is already under way, with the United Cup team event beginning on Friday. Great Britain, who are weakened by the absence of Jack Draper through injury, begin their campaign against Argentina in Sydney on Monday before facing hosts Australia on Wednesday. That could pit Katie Boulter against fiance Alex De Minaur, with the pair having announced their engagement last week. A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) “Obviously some incredible news from our side, but I think we kind of wanted it to die down a little bit before matches started,” said Boulter of the timing. “My private life is out in the public a little bit at the moment. But, in terms of the stuff that I’m doing on the court, I’ll be doing the best I can every single day to stay in my own little bubble.” Billy Harris has taken Draper’s place, with the British number one facing a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open because of a hip problem. Emma Raducanu is the sixth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland and will begin her season with a match against Robin Montgomery, while Cameron Norrie takes on another American, Learner Tien, at the Hong Kong Open.Tweet Facebook Mail A woman has been charged with threatening paramedics in Sydney's inner west yesterday. At about 8.15pm, emergency services were called to a home on National Street, Rozelle, over a concern for welfare. Two NSW Ambulance paramedics spoke to a woman at the address, who allegedly became aggressive and threatened them with a knife. READ MORE: Disgusting discovery at Aussie beach sparks warning to dog owners A woman has been charged with threatening two paramedics in Sydney. (iStock) The paramedics left the home and contacted police. Officers also spoke to the woman, who allegedly did not leave the home. Tactical police and specialist negotiators were brought in, and the woman was arrested without incident at 11.20pm. 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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the annual general meeting (AGM) of Religare Enterprises until further notice following a writ petition filed by an investor. ET Year-end Special Reads Corporate Kalesh: Top family disputes of India Inc in 2024 The world of business lost these eminent people in 2024 Fast, faster, fastest: How 2024 put more speed into your shopping In a stock exchange filing, the New Delhi-based financial company said it had received an email from the lawyers of the writ petitioner filed before the court in Jabalpur. Religare's annual general meeting to get the shareholders' nod for three resolutions including the reappointment of chairperson Rashmi Saluja was scheduled for December 31. The order dated December 18 said, "Till further orders, the notice dated 09.12.2024 and the Annual General Body Meeting of Respondent No. 7 (REL), which is scheduled to be held on 31.12.2024, shall remain stayed." 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Intel stock fell again Wednesday prompting an industry analyst to accuse the chipmaker's board of badly mishandling the sudden exit of CEO Pat Gelsinger. The shares had rallied early Monday when news of signaling possible positive change at the struggling technology giant. But then the shares started falling, and were down for the third straight day on Wednesday. Industry analyst Patrick Moorhead, CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy, blasted the Intel board for the way they handled Gelsinger's departure. Intel Stock: CEO's Sudden Exit "I'm not an equities analyst, but I told you so," he said in . "This one was so easy to predict. Board ghosts the Intel Corporation CEO without an explanation or replacement and the stock plummets." Gelsinger was reportedly forced out by the board which had lost confidence in his ability to turn things around at the struggling chip company, . Intel named two interim CEOs, David Zinsner, Intel's chief financial officer, and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, CEO of Intel Products. The company could not immediately be reached for comment for this story. Intel stock slumped amid growing questions about what happens next, especially at a time when Intel is grappling with stiffer competition from rivals led by ( ) and ( ). Intel investors have been left in the dark, Moorhead argued. "Investor's only thoughts are what bad happened?" he wrote. "Who can fill Pat's shoes? I talk to all of Intel's largest customer's executives. No one is cheering. The company needs to find a solid replacement, and fast." Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes said "the fact that CEO Pat Gelsinger was leaving Intel wasn't a surprise, but maybe the timing was." "The announcement at first prompted some short covering likely on thoughts that this move could lead to a new plan that creates more shareholder value (cuts, asset sales, etc.), but we took the news as a modest negative," he said in a Monday note. Intel stock shed 2.3% to close at 21.96 on Wednesday. The shares have shed nearly 9% this week, plunging well below the stock's 50-day moving average. Intel's Relative Strength rating dipped further to 13, down sharply from 96 a year ago, according toUnderstanding Telescope Mounts: Alt-Azimuth vs. EquatorialNone

Garrett Wilson has experienced a lot of losing in his three seasons with the New York Jets. Ten losses in his rookie year. Ten last year. And 10 — and counting — this season. The latest came Sunday, when New York held a late lead at Miami but blew it and lost, something that has been an embarrassingly way too common theme. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter, all of a sudden it starts to feel like you have a losing problem,” the wide receiver said after . “You have a gene or some (thing).” It’s as good a theory as any at this point, especially for frustrated fans who have watched the Jets (3-10) . It’s the longest active drought in the NFL, a skid that also currently tops any franchise in the NBA, WNBA, NHL or Major League Baseball. “Losing hurts in general,” right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker said Monday. “So when you stack up those L’s, that’s obviously not where anybody in this building wants to be. That’s not anybody’s standard at all.” Instead, these Jets are setting dubious marks. They have lost a franchise-worst five games in which they held a fourth-quarter lead. And they’ve done it in three straight games. New York has nine consecutive losing seasons, also the longest active skid in the NFL. The Jets couldn’t even enjoy what interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday was Aaron Rodgers’ “best performance of the season.” The 41-year-old quarterback threw for 339 yards — ending a 34-game 300-yard passing drought in the regular season — and a 3-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams. It wasn’t enough. Not when the defense and special teams were having costly breakdowns. Again, with the Jets holding a late lead. And losing. “I wouldn’t say more frustrating, but probably equally frustrating,” Ulbrich said of the latest loss. “There has been, in my opinion, seven games that have come down to the end of the game and have been within one score and we didn’t get it done, and for a lot of different reasons when you look at the span of that seven games. “But we haven’t been good enough in those moments, and we need to be.” What’s working The passing game. The Jets’ offense with Rodgers hasn’t been nearly as dynamic through the air as most expected. But it has come alive lately, and probably not coincidentally with Rodgers overcoming some nagging leg injuries. The 300-yard game at Miami had Rodgers looking more like the vintage version of the four-time MVP. He was 27 of 39 passing with a season-high 8.7 yards per attempt, leading the Jets to a season-best 402 total yards. “I thought he did a very good job, and obviously the statistics would support that,” Ulbrich said. “He had an excellent day. I thought the offense had probably their best performance of the year.” What needs help Defense vs. the screen. Tua Tagovailoa made quick work of the Jets’ defense with a quick release and the Dolphins’ use of screen passes. Ulbrich counted 12 of them. “I’ve never been a part of a game like that,” he said. Ulbrich credited Miami for offsetting New York’s aggressive front and slowing it. “I’m taking a hard look at our screen defense,” he said. “We need to be better vs. the screens. Sometimes that’s from an execution standpoint and that’s sometimes from a call standpoint. So we’ve got to make sure that that type of day doesn’t occur for the defense. And I have a big part of that.” Stock up LB Jamien Sherwood. With C.J. Mosley going down with various injuries, Sherwood’s playing time has increased in his fourth season — and he has produced. He had 18 total tackles, including 13 solo, against the Dolphins and added to his team-leading season total. Sherwood became the first player in the NFL to have 18 or more tackles, two or more for losses and one pass defensed since Denver’s Alex Singleton did so in Week 6 of the 2022 season. Stock down Special teams. Anders Carlson made all four of his field-goal attempts, including a go-ahead 42-yarder with 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter. But his kickoff on the ensuing play was returned 45 yards by Malik Washington, helping set up Jason Sanders’ 42-yarder with 7 seconds remaining. Carlson acknowledged he was supposed to kick into the end zone for a touchback but mis-hit it. The coverage unit also fell flat in limiting Washington’s return. Injuries Ulbrich had no new information on the injuries to RT Morgan Moses, who hurt his left wrist in pregame warmups and left after the first half, or special teams ace Irvin Charles (knee). ... RB Breece Hall (knee) and CB Sauce Gardner missed the game, but Ulbrich said “I’d like to think they’ve got a chance” to play Sunday at Jacksonville. Key number 0 — The Jets had no hits on Tagovailoa, who threw 47 times. “As soon as he snapped the ball, the ball was gone,” Sherwood said. What’s next New York heads to Jacksonville next Sunday, when the loser will move up in the draft order. The Jets currently hold the No. 7 spot, according to , while the Jaguars (3-10) are at No. 5 entering Monday. ___ AP NFL:

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA) (“Protara”), a clinical-stage company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of cancer and rare diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of issuing common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to be sold in the proposed offering will be offered by Protara. In addition, Protara expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or the actual size or terms of the offering. Protara intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering to fund the clinical development of TARA-002, as well as the development of other clinical programs. Protara may also use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. TD Cowen, Cantor, LifeSci Capital, Oppenheimer & Co. and Scotiabank are acting as joint book-running managers of the proposed offering. The shares of common stock and the pre-funded warrants will be issued pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275290) that was declared effective on November 14, 2023 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompany prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompany prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from the offices of TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 10017, by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com or by telephone at (855) 495-9846; Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., 110 East 59th Street, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10022, Attention: Capital Markets, or by email at prospectus@cantor.com; or LifeSci Capital LLC, 1700 Broadway, 40th Floor, New York, New York 10019, or by email at compliance@lifescicapital.com. Before investing in the offering, interested parties should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and related prospectus for this offering, the documents incorporated by reference therein and the other documents Protara has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Protara may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “designed,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, statements regarding the timing, size and completion of the proposed public offering as well as the expected use of proceeds related thereto are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including: Protara’s ability to complete the offering on the proposed terms, or at all, changes in market conditions, and Protara’s expectations related to the use of proceeds from the proposed offering. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements, including additional risks and uncertainties, are described more fully under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Protara’s filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Protara undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Justine O'Malley Protara Therapeutics Justine.OMalley@protaratx.com 646-817-2836Nine of the 14 NFL playoff spots are filled with two weeks left in the regular season, but only the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have wrapped up their division titles. Three teams enter Week 17 with a win-and-they’re-in scenario: The Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has 32 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions this season. On to the picks: Game of the week Green Bay at Minnesota A marquee game Sunday at 4:25 p.m., the Packers and Vikings are a combined 24-6, but if the playoffs started this weekend, both would be wild card teams. Minnesota (13-2) needs a win to enter next week’s game at Detroit with a shot at the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Green Bay (10-4) likely is ticketed for the sixth seed and a first-round trip to the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings are a 1-point home favorite and will use the Sam Darnold-to-Justin Jefferson combination to win. Vikings 34-30. Season: 8-8. Lock of the week L.A. Chargers at New England Normally, a West Coast team traveling across country on a short week for a 10 a.m. body clock kickoff would be a concern. But the Chargers haven’t played since Dec. 19 ... and they’re playing the Patriots (Saturday 1 p.m.). New England was pesky in last week’s loss to the Bills, but all that did was put the Chargers on high alert. A 4-point road favorite, the Chargers clinch a playoff berth and a hold on to the AFC’s sixth seed. Chargers 28-17. Season: 8-8. Upset of the week Denver at Cincinnati The Broncos (9-6) have the rest advantage, having last played on Dec. 19, and merely need a win Saturday (4:30 p.m.) to clinch their first playoff berth since they won the Super Bowl in 2015. Cincinnati needs to win its last two, have Denver lose its last two and Indianapolis and Miami lose at least once to squeeze into the playoffs. Not going to happen. The Broncos are a 31⁄2-point road underdog and eliminate the Bengals. Broncos 30-24. Season: 6-10. BUFFALO NEWS STAFF PICKS Week 17 selections against the spread by staff reporters Jay Skurski, Katherine Fitzgerald, Mark Gaughan and Ryan O’Halloran (*best bet): Game Jay Skurski Katherine Fitzgerald Mark Gaughan Ryan O’Halloran Seattle (-3.5) at Chicago Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle N.Y. Jets (+9.5) at Bills Bills Bills N.Y. Jets N.Y. Jets L.A. Chargers (-4) at New England L.A. Chargers L.A. Chargers L.A. Chargers L.A. Chargers* Denver (+3.5) at Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Denver Denver Arizona (+6.5) at L.A. Rams Arizona L.A. Rams Arizona L.A. Rams Indianapolis (-8) at N.Y. Giants Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis N.Y. Giants Tennessee (+1) at Jacksonville Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee* Tennessee Green Bay (-1) at Minnesota Green Bay Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Las Vegas (-1.5) at New Orleans New Orleans Las Vegas Las Vegas New Orleans Carolina (+8) at Tampa Bay Carolina Tampa Bay Carolina Carolina Miami (-6.5) at Cleveland Miami* Miami Cleveland Cleveland Dallas (+9) at Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Dallas Atlanta (+4) at Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington Detroit (-3) at San Francisco Detroit Detroit* Detroit Detroit Last week (season) 10-5-1 (132-104-4 11-4-1 (130-106-4) 11-4-1 (119-117-4) 8-7-1 (125-111-4) Best bet (season) 1-0 (11-5) 1-0 (11-5) 1-0 (11-5) 0-1 (6-9-1) Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sports Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve prior to their game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday because of an ankle injury. Walker hurt his ankle in last week's loss to Minnesota and left that game after sitting out the previous two because of a calf problem. He also missed two weeks in September with an oblique issue. Walker has run for 573 yards and seven touchdowns on 153 carries. A second-round draft pick by Seattle in 2022, he has 2,528 yards rushing and 24 TDs in his career. Walker could, in theory, return if the Seahawks win two playoff games, though their postseason hopes were slim entering the game against Chicago. Seattle (8-7) trailed the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams (9-6) by one game with two to play. The Seahawks' best path to the postseason was to win the final two regular-season games and have Los Angeles lose to Arizona on Saturday. Seattle visits the Rams to close the regular season. With Walker out, Seattle signed rookie running back George Holani off the practice squad. ___ AP NFL:AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:26 p.m. EST