In conclusion, the matchup between Shandong High-speed Men's Basketball team and Jilin was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of CBA basketball. While the outcome may not have been in their favor this time, Shandong's performance demonstrated their talent, skill, and competitive spirit. As they continue their journey in the league, fans can expect more thrilling games and impressive performances from this resilient and determined team.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Spithill, the team’s CEO and founder, pulled a major coup by hiring his old America’s Cup crewmate and fellow Australian, wing trimmer Kyle Langford, from the Australian team that dominated SailGP for the first three seasons. Italy, SailGP's 12th team, sailed its foiling 50-foot catamaran for the first time Thursday. After practice racing on Friday, the opening regatta will be Saturday and Sunday. “It’s been definitely a big push,” Spithill said in a video interview with The Associated Press. “It’s all come up really quick. We’re almost there.” Spithill left the U.S. SailGP team in November after 2 1⁄2 seasons to focus on starting the Italian team and on sailing in this year’s America’s Cup. He was co-helmsman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, which was eliminated by INEOS Britannia in the challenger finals. Double Olympic gold medalist Ruggero Tita will helm the Italian team, while two-time bronze medalist and recent Women’s America’s Cup winner Giulia Fava will be the strategist and Italian national champion Andrea Tesei will be the flight controller. Alex Sinclair also followed Spithill, joining grinders Matteo Celon and Enrico Voltolini, who have extensive high-performance and America’s Cup experience. Spithill said his crew has “some absolute next-generation stars, from different backgrounds, Olympics, America’s Cup, and it’s just awesome having Kyle come in.” Spithill, 45, said he’ll be on the boat only if someone gets hurt or sick. “These young guys are too good at it,” he said. “The talent that’s coming through in Italy, I mean, the results do the talking.” More stars having been switching teams in SailGP, which was co-founded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Signing Langford is a big deal for the new team. Shortly before the 2013 America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay, Langford was promoted to Oracle’s race crew after wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was suspended by an international jury. With Emirates Team New Zealand at match point at 8-1, Spithill skippered Oracle to eight straight wins in one of the greatest comebacks in sports to retain the Cup. “One thing that really attracted him was a chance to start out and really play a major role with the new team and especially the emerging talent,” Spithill said. “It would have been really easy for him to say, ‘You know what? I’m comfortable with the Aussies.’ But the fact that he’s stepped out of his comfort zone and he’s challenging himself as an athlete in this stage of his career is just massive.” While talented, the Italian crew will have the least experience together in the high-performance F50 catamaran. Spithill said Langford “is going to play a huge role in getting this team up to speed. I mean, the F50 is, without a doubt, probably the hardest boat to sail out there.” After sailing for Luna Rossa in three of his eight America’s Cup campaigns, Spithill has seen how passionate Italian fans are. “When you talk about an exciting market for the sport, I mean, it doesn’t get any better than Italy,” he said. “It has a huge following in Italy and they’ve got a real cultural attachment to the ocean and the sport itself.” Spithill said immediately after Luna Rossa’s loss in early October that it was time to step away from the America’s Cup. “The point is, we didn’t get the job done so I hold myself accountable for that. And I also am seeing firsthand that this next generation of talent coming through and I believe they deserve a shot, you know?” “I really think SailGP is the future of the sport. The whole regular season, the concept makes a lot of sense,” he said. Dubai is the first of 14 regattas. At season’s end, the top three crews will race in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final. Also Thursday, Rolex was announced as SailGP's first title sponsor as part of a 10-year deal. Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for The Associated Press since 1991.A MAN was conned out of thousands of dollars for a vehicle in an elaborate Facebook Marketplace scam. Deputies in Eagle County, Colorado , about 136 miles west of Denver, sounded the alarm about the online scheme after the victim discovered a car purchased on Facebook Marketplace was stolen. Eagle County Sheriff officials said the man's problems started when he saw an ad for a pickup truck for sale on the social media platform's marketplace. "The victim... ultimately flew to Houston, Texas, to make the purchase," deputies told CBS affiliate KKTV . "They met with a real person to exchange the documents, which appeared to be legitimate and initially checked out, and then paid cash for the truck. "The seller only had one key fob and claimed the other one had been lost. Read more in The U.S. Sun The victim had no issues with the supposed missing fob and continued with the transaction. The man drove his new pickup truck back to Eagle County, but trouble began brewing when he tried to register his new car. Inspectors at the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office noticed something odd about the car's title and recommended the new owner get an inspection to verify the vehicle identification number (VIN). "The initial inspection revealed the VIN numbers on the title matched all of the VIN information on the vehicle, inside the doors, on the dash, and even under the food," deputies said. Most read in Motors "The name on the title came back to a real person, and even the license plates matched. "However, on closer inspection, our detectives discovered the titles had been washed. "This means the scammers had removed information from the car title illegally and altered it," authorities added. "He also discovered the license plates had been cloned, which means they were replicated from a legitimately owned car and then used on a stolen car." Deputies inspecting the vehicle also uncovered a tracking device hidden in the truck, which the crooks use to track the new owner. "After working with law enforcement in Houston, our detective learned the truck in question was stolen in late November, and an insurance payment has already been made to the original owner," Eagle County deputies added. "The truck will now be retrieved by the insurance company that legally owns it." Although the exact amount the victim paid for the vehicle was not disclosed, deputies said the man lost thousands of dollars. Deputies warned about the dangers of using Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Read More on The US Sun "If you see a deal online that's too good to be true, trust your instincts, especially if it might be listed below market value," Eagle County Sheriff officials said. "DO NOT USE CASH. Utilize guaranteed funds like verified checks or a payment method that offers fraud protection." As scams become more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, it is important you know how to spot a scam: Be skeptical of online deals that seem too good to be true, especially on social media. Scammers will often use tactics to make you panicked so you make quick decisions - be cautious if you are told to take immediate action and verify who has contacted you. Chase Bank warns customers to "never return any unexpected funds without calling Chase first." Never send money to someone you have only spoken to online or by phone as this is likely a romance scam. Unless you 100% know who you are talking to, never give someone remote access to your device. Never accept help from strangers at an ATM and always be vigilant when making withdrawals. Do not send money or click any links indicating that you have won a prize. Source: Chase.com

Reactions to the Department of Justice’s investigation into Trenton PoliceHolly Valance’s husband is to become Reform UK’s treasurer, after renouncing his Conservative Party membership over what he described as “too many broken promises.” Billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy accused the Tories of a “complete breach of trust with the wealth creators in our country” and said he would take up the fundraising role in the new year. Ms Valance is also a prominent Reform backer. Reform has been buoyed by a series of Tory defections, including former minister Andrea Jenkyns, and described Mr Candy’s appointment as its “latest coup” as it prepares for the local elections in May. Mr Candy said: “I have today resigned my membership of the Conservative Party after many years of active support and substantial donations to the party. “I am sorry to say there have been too many broken promises and a complete breach of trust with the wealth creators in our country. “Nigel Farage is a close personal friend of mine, and Reform UK represents the future of British politics. “I am pleased to announce that I will now become the treasurer for Reform UK and intend to raise enough funds for them to win the next general election. “I will take up the role in the new year.” Reform leader Nigel Farage MP said: “I warmly welcome this decision. We are the fastest-growing movement in British politics today and Nick’s efforts will help Reform UK transform our country.”Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100