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12. Clemson Tigers 10-3 (7-1 Atlantic Coast Conference regular season) What's next: First-round at No. 5 seed Texas, Dec. 21 Head coach: Dabo Swinney (17th season, 180-46 overall) About Swinney: The 55-year-old, who is 6-4 in the CFP, took over during the 2008 season and has won two national titles (2016, 2018). He will take the Tigers to the CFP the first time since the 2020 season and the seventh time overall. Resume The Tigers, the only three-loss team in the 12-team field, were in a must-win situation in the ACC championship game, prevailing on a last-second, 56-yard field goal to defeat SMU 34-31. Clemson lost two games to SEC opponents (Georgia and South Carolina) this season. The Tigers' other defeat came at home to Louisville. The matchup with Texas will be Clemson's first true road game against the SEC this season. Postseason history A nine-time winner of the ACC Championship Game, the Tigers notched a double-figure win total for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons. Along with its two national titles, Clemson reached the title game two other times (2019 and 2015). This will be the first Clemson-Texas matchup. The road to Atlanta It will be a tricky road for the Tigers to reach the CFP title game in Atlanta at a venue familiar to Clemson fans. The Tigers will take at least two and maybe three trips outside of their own time zone to qualify for the final. Names to know QB Cade Klubnik Klubnik, a Texas native, has been taking snaps in crucial situations since a limited role as a freshman in 2022, when he rescued the Tigers in an ACC Championship victory vs. North Carolina. Sporting a 19-8 career record as a starter, Klubnik has thrown for 3,303 yards and 33 touchdowns along with five interceptions this season. He tossed four TDs in the ACC title game Dec. 7 against SMU after receiving All-ACC honorable mention following the regular season. "He's battle-tested," Swinney said. "He has got a lot of experience under his belt. He has had some failure, which has made him better." RB Phil Mafah The senior has racked up 1,106 rushing yards with eight touchdowns this season and has 28 career scores. Mafah has averaged fewer than 17 carries per game, so he makes the most of his opportunities, and at 230 pounds he can be a load to bring down. DE T.J. Parker He's been disruptive on a regular basis, racking up 19 tackles for loss (11 sacks) this season. The 265-pound sophomore helped set the tone in the ACC title game when the Tigers feasted on early SMU mistakes. Parker is tied for the Division I lead with six forced fumbles this season. K Nolan Hauser The freshman joined the Tigers this season with great acclaim and produced a career highlight with a 56-yard game-winning field goal -- the longest in ACC title game history -- to beat SMU at the buzzer. --Field Level Media
It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament . Appearing on a Team USA Zoom call on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights forward jumped right in when reminded how U.S. teams featuring NHL players competing in best-on-best international tournaments haven’t won a gold medal since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey series. “I’ll take it,” Eichel interjected after Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy apologized for not hearing the question. “I think there’s a lot to prove for us as USA Hockey,” Eichel said. “I think for a while it was Canada on a pedestal by themselves. And I think for us, we feel like we’ve closed that gap. And I think this is a great opportunity to prove that.” From the Boston area, Eichel supported his case by referring to the growing pool of American talent that’s entered the NHL though the U.S. national development program over the past decade. And that’s reflected in how a majority of the U.S. team’s 23-player roster is made up of USNDP alumni, Eichel included. “Obviously, we feel very confident in our group and the names on our roster,” Eichel said. “But that’s only half the battle. You’ve got to go out there and do it. And we’re excited for that opportunity.” The 4 Nations Face-Off was unveiled last All-Star Weekend. It splits NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. into four teams, replacing the All-Star Game format this season. Eichel’s comments came a day after the nations unveiled their entire rosters to compete in the NHL/NHL Players' Association-backed tournament being split between Montreal and Boston and running from Feb. 12-20. Though talented, the Americans have lacked success at the senior international level. The U.S. last medaled at the world championships by winning bronze in 2021, and hasn’t placed better than third since 1960 at Squaw Valley, which also doubled as the Winter Games. The Americans' last Olympic gold came with amateurs competing at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, since dubbed the “Miracle On Ice,” while winning silver medals with NHL players in 2002 and 2010 — both times losing to Canada. And then there was 1996, when goalie Mike Richter earned World Cup MVP honors in helping the Americans beat Canada in a decisive Game 3 of the final series. “I think we check every box there is,” McAvoy said. “I think the confidence amongst us in our group should be sky high.” The U.S. team’s brain trust, headed by Wild GM Bill Guerin and Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, prioritized experience over potential in filling out the 17 remaining roster spots. Forwards Chris Kreider, of the Rangers, and Brock Nelson, of the Islanders, are the oldest players on the team at age 33, and have extensive world championships experience. The youngest player is also the only one with Olympic experience: 22-year-old Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber, who played at the Beijing Games in 2022 when the NHL pulled out because of pandemic-related scheduling issues. They’ll go up against a talent-laden Team Canada that features forwards Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar. The U.S. team is particularly strong down the middle with Eichel, Auston Matthews and Dylan Larkin. Another strength is in net with a trio led by two-time Vezina Trophy-winner Connor Hellebuyck and rounded out by Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman. USA Hockey has enjoyed its most success in winning two of the past four world junior championships and six since 2004. Four Nations teammates McAvoy, Oettinger and defenseman Adam Fox were members of the U.S. team that won the 2017 world junior title. Team Canada officials also went with a veteran-laden group, featuring 14 players who have won at least one Stanley Cup title. “You can’t put a price tag on experience,” Canada and Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. “I truly believe this is a tournament where you’re basically playing three Game 7s (in the preliminary round). ... There’s no real margin for error," he added. “This is as competitive a group as you will find. Every one of these players will lay in traffic for their country." ___ The Canadian Press contributed to this story. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl John Wawrow, The Associated PressWho Owns the World’s Biggest Gold Mines?
New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the updated 2025 Activa 125, now meeting the OBD2B standards. The new model comes with better technology, new colour choices, and a starting price of Rs 94,422 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are happy to announce the new OBD2B-compliant Activa 125. The introduction of this updated model demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction. With advanced features like TFT display & Bluetooth connectivity via Honda RoadSync app in the 125cc scooter segment, we aim to redefine the riding experience for customers. We are confident that it will set a benchmark in its segment.” 2025 Activa 125: Engine The 2025 Activa 125 is powered by a 123.92cc, single-cylinder PGM-Fi engine that complies with OBD2B norms, producing 6.20 kW of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. It also features an idling stop system to improve fuel efficiency. 2025 Activa 125: Features The scooter now has a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth, allowing connectivity with the Honda RoadSync app. This feature offers navigation and call/message alerts for riders. It also comes with a USB Type-C charging port for easy device charging on the go. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “The Activa 125 has been a preferred choice for customers and its latest upgrade is designed to further enhance the convenience and style quotient. By integrating smart connectivity features like Bluetooth, navigation, and USB Type-C charging port, we are addressing the evolving needs of today’s riders. With vibrant new colours and advanced technology, the new Activa 125 is all-set to appeal to prospective buyers and rule the segment.” While keeping its classic design, the new Activa 125 features updated brown seats and contrasting inner panels for a fresh look. It is available in two variants: DLX and H-Smart, and comes in six colours: Pearl Igneous Black, Matt Axis Gray Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground Gray, Pearl Siren Blue, Rebel Red Metallic, and Pearl Precious White. 2025 Activa 125: Price and Variants The 2025 Honda Activa 125 is priced at Rs 94,422 for the DLX variant and Rs 97,146 for the H-Smart variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is now available at Honda dealerships across India. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bike News, Auto and around the world.The Gophers football team resembled its fan base in one respect this week. Current players sat down to watch as their predecessors put together highlight after highlight in Minnesota’s 31-26 upset of Penn State in 2019. ADVERTISEMENT The positive plays were plentiful. Tanner Morgan’s three touchdown passes, including a 66-yard catch and run from Rashod Bateman to open the game; Mariano Sori-Marin’s pressure to force a lofted pass on Antoine Winfield’s second interception of the game; Tyler Johnson’s fighting off pass interference to make a one-handed catch on a 38-yard score; Chris Autman-Bell taking a screen pass and making multiple Nittany Lions miss on a 21-yard TD; Esezi Otomewo’s big sack; and Jordan Howden’s game-sealing pick. With fourth-ranked Penn State coming into Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, the Gophers will look to pull off another upset. Their use of highlights fulfills one of their mottos: Embracing the past to create our future. Minnesota (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) will need to collect a similar amount of big plays and turnovers to pull off an upset as an 11-point underdog to the Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1). “It’s going to take our best players making plays like that,” head coach P.J. Fleck said about the 2019 victory. “Penn State’s going to say the same thing. We’re going to get their best shot. We know that. I don’t expect anything less from a James Franklin team, but we’ve got to coach them up so they get our best shot, too.” ADVERTISEMENT Back in 2019, the Gophers were 8-0 and ranked 13th in the nation. Penn State was also 8-0 and ranked fourth. Minnesota had not beat a ranked team up to that point and doubt remained that Minnesota could play with traditional powerhouses. After the win and fans stormed the field, the Gophers climbed the College Football Playoff rankings the next week. Five years on, it remains of the best wins of Fleck’s tenure since 2017. “That was a great moment spring-boarding us into what we have done consistently,” Fleck told the Pioneer Press. “Then just giving us that ability that we can and that mindset that we can and we will. It’s just a matter of time. A lot of things have to line up for it to happen, but that is what is so fun about it.” For the yesteryear Penn State game, Gophers defensive end Danny Striggow was a visiting recruit from Orono. He and other recruits were told not to storm the field because they were headed into the locker room postgame. ADVERTISEMENT “That was a cool game,” Striggow said. “... I was there as a recruit, so it’s kind of funny to look back on it, just being able to experience that as a fan and as a recruit.” Now Stiggow will play in his 50th game in maroon and gold. “(We can) look back at what they did to win that game, learn from that game and go forward and apply it,” Striggow said. Quarterback Max Brosmer said the 2019 Penn State game was the first one he watched to prepare for this year’s match-up. ADVERTISEMENT “I was wondering how Minnesota beat them in ’19 and what kind of things worked well for them,” Brosmer said. “... How did they execute the small details well to finish and win that game? We took away some good stuff from that game and we will use that to the best of our advantage.” ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
Let's face it, nothing important happens in December. I'm scheduling 24 advent calendar posts this week and then spending the rest of the year eating boxes of Cadbury Mini Yule Logs Triple Chocolate. So it's no surprise that Devolver have announced their remaining slate of games aiming for release in 2024 are actually coming out in 2025. The games that slipped are Baby Steps , Skate Story , and Stick It To The Stickman. Devolver released the news with typical style, via the 15th annual Devolver Delayed awards, which you can watch below. I enjoyed the in memoriam section for games that released this year which can therefore no longer be delayed, all of which are currently available at a discount via Devolver's autumn sale on Steam . Baby Steps is the pick of the Delayed Three that I'm most looking forward to. It's a literal walking simulator from Bennett Foddy and the makers of Ape Out in which you pilot limbs individually to steer your pyjama-clad protagonist up a mountain, like a marriage between QWOP , Getting Over It , and whichever third-person game with a mountain you care to choose from. Skyrim? Jusant? I bet God Of War's got a mud-soaked hill in it somewhere. Skate Story is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater if Tony Hawk was a demon made out of glass. Stick It To The Stickman is that Flash animation you watched 20 years ago but with a physics simulation and made by the Broforce developers. I want to play both of these games, too. Check out the graphic design on these bad boys. The blurriness on the image of the mini roll isn't my camera, that's actually how it looks on the box.
Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 05.12.2024CHICAGO (AP) — Two-time NBA scoring champion Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. After missing his first seven shots and ambling deliberately in his left knee brace in the first quarter, the 2023 MVP went on a tear to propel the Sixers to a 108-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. Embiid connected on eight of his next 10 shots in the second quarter for his first 19 points of the game, which lifted Philadelphia to a 62-50 halftime lead. The Sixers stretched it to 19 before holding on for their fourth win in five games, and Embiid finished with 31. “I just got lucky and started making shots,” Embiid deadpanned when he talked to reporters almost 90 minutes after the game. “We just missed shots and we adjusted and we got them in.” Embiid, a seven-time All-Star, added 12 rebounds in his fifth game this season. The 7-foot center had missed the previous seven games because of knee injuries and a three-game suspension for pushing a sports columnist. Embiid finished slightly above his career average of nearly 27.8 points per game in 33 minutes. The Sixers don't play again until Friday thanks to the NBA Cup, so coach Nick Nurse planned to give his star ample work Sunday with a break and recovery time ahead. “All of a sudden he certainly caught fire there with a little bit of variety,” Nurse said. “I know a lot of it seemed like foul-line jumpers, which it was. He snuck in a roll or two and a couple of post-ups. It gave us a lot of confidence.” The Sixers trailed 33-23 after the first quarter. Behind Embiid and a 16-0 run in the second, they took the lead for good. Chicago got within four points twice in the fourth, but Philadelphia closed it out. “We guarded really well and we rebounded extremely well at both ends,” Nurse said. Tyrese Maxey got his first career triple-double as part of the winning formula and clicked with Embiid. Maxey finished with 25 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. “It was great, that's who he is,” Maxey said of Embiid. “After he got in the game it's easy, it was easier, man. There was a lot more space out there.” The All-Star trio of Embiid, Maxey and Paul George (12 points) played together for only the second game this season. “Obviously we've got the connection,” Embiid said. "We know when things are not going right, what we need to do. Now it's up to us to make the shots and the plays. “After that first quarter, it just felt like we needed to take more of an ownership as far as getting us back in the game. They're great players.” AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaArticle content Millions of Canadians have already unlocked the capabilities of “generative AI” – beginning with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which launched exactly two years ago – and quickly followed by Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI, Grok (from Elon Musk), and several others. Recommended Videos “Gen AI” tools have empowered people to create text, photos, and other content – from building a custom itinerary for a trip to Greece, to helping draft business plans for entrepreneurs, to creating images that can be freely used on a website or presentation at school or work. Much of the content is free, though more advanced features require a paid subscription. Regardless, gen AI to date has been mostly an online “cloud” application, which requires an internet connection. But things are about to change. Much of the heavy lifting is moving to your device itself – and with it comes several benefits. While some mobile phone platforms have started to do this, you’ll notice the most significant change on your Windows PC. If it’s been a while since you’ve purchased a laptop, you’ll likely be blown away at what an “AI PC” can do. What’s an AI PC? At the risk of getting too geeky, a computer’s “CPU” (central processing unit) is the engine that drives general performance of the machine, while a “GPU,” or graphics processing unit, is used primarily for rendering video and 3D graphics (important for gamers). Today, an AI PC also includes an “NPU” under the hood – a neural processing unit – to handle AI-related requests. Again, forgive the jargon soup. But you get the idea. “An AI PC is a personal computer equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities built directly into the hardware,” confirms Asma Aziz, director of marketing for Americas territories at Intel Canada. “This integration allows the PC to perform tasks like enhancing the quality of your images, greatly improving battery life, and even assisting with real-time language translation –automatically and more efficiently than traditional PCs.” AI PCs from Intel are powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. Laptop shoppers may notice a dedicated “Copilot+” button on the keyboard, too, which wakes up the AI assistant for your question or command (called a “query”). “Once customers understand what’s possible with ‘AI on device,’ it’s a no-brainer,” says Sam Chang, senior vice president and division president of Consumer PC Solutions at HP. “You’re getting cost savings since you don’t need to pay for a subscription, it’s more secure and private (than the cloud), and you get a faster response by running the model locally,” Additional benefits of an AI PC As hinted at by Aziz and Chang, AI PCs can help you get more done in less time. AI PCs render AI prompts faster, plus it doesn’t need to share some queries with others online, such as info tied to your taxes or a proprietary company document – to help build the “large language model,” like how ChatGPT works – and so it’s more secure and personalized since it combs through your own info. For example, ask your laptop “Show me the email where I was promised a raise” or “Where are the photos from my daughter’s last birthday?” There are several business-related benefits, too. Allan Kambeitz, category officer at Best Buy Canada, says AI can also help with mundane, time-consuming or complicated tasks. “An AI PC provides an increased level of productivity, such as simplifying presentations and spreadsheets, by asking AI to do, or to help do, these normally complex tasks,” Kambeitz says. “There are enhanced security features, such as biometric authentication to keep data safe, while real-time noise suppression and video quality adjustments make virtual meetings smoother and clearer – an important benefit for Canada’s diverse workforce and remote work trends,” adds Aziz. AI PC sales are promising AI PCs are the fastest growing PC segment, says Intel, with the company saying it has shipped more than 15 million devices since December 2023 – and on track to ship more than 40 million before the end of the year. This space is forecasted by Gartner to grow 165% year over year into 2025 and account for 43% of all PCs, which includes products from Intel competitors like AMD and Qualcomm Snapdragon. “Based on the early success of Copilot+ Windows PCs, we are confident that AI PCs will be popular, especially now that there are so many to choose from,” Kambeitz says. Patrick O’Rourke, editor-in-chief at Pocket-lint, a technology publication focused on portable devices, agrees AI tasks handled locally can result in “greater efficiency” but clarifies some features still require an internet connection – such as asking the AI to create recipe ideas for hosting a dinner party attended by pescatarians. “Copilot+ allows you to do things like add real-time subtitles to video content, create various studio-like video effects, and view your activity via Recall (in beta), which allows you to view your PC’s activity history,” O’Rourke explains. “Whether or not these AI-powered features are useful will depend on how you use your computer.” What to look for in an AI PC All major computer manufacturers have embraced AI PCs, and so stick with brands you know and trust, such as ASUS, HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, LG, Samsung, MSi, and Microsoft Surface. If you’re into gaming, popular PC brands with AI features include ROG (ASUS), Legion (Lenovo), Omen (HP), Alienware (Dell), Nitro/Predator (Acer), and Razer. Next, decide on a form factor, such as laptop, 2-in-1 (touchscreen laptop that converts into tablet, by bending back or removing the screen), desktop or all-in-one (where the guts of the computer are tucked in behind the monitor). Laptop shoppers should test out the weight, especially those who travel, but know that all Copilot+ laptops have at least 12 hours of battery, so you’re good there. Some laptops last twice as long as that, between charges, depending on the application. Apple all-in on AI, too For Mac shoppers, “Apple Intelligence” is Apple’s take on AI, which also works on the latest iPhone and iPad, and it, too, is a suite of tools and technologies to empower users – while protecting your privacy at the same time, says the company. Ask the AI to help draft emails and messages and other text for you; create images based on what you ask for; record, transcribe, and summarize audio; and a smarter Siri that’s more conversational and contextual. Marc Saltzman is the host of the Tech It Out podcast and the author of the book, Apple Vision Pro For Dummies (Wiley).
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