fifa fishing TORONTO — Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season opener on Saturday. With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a Daryl Watts shot with a half-open net. Fast recovered for an assist on the winner before 8,089 fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Fleet (0-1-0) challenged the goal, but video review deemed Miller’s shot was good. Sarah Nurse got Toronto (1-0-0) on the board with a short-handed tally 11:50 into the first period and Emma Maltais added an empty-net strike to seal the score at 3-1 with 12 seconds left on the game clock. Boston’s Hilary Knight opened the scoring at the 3:00 mark of the opening frame, sending a slap shot past Toronto goalie Kristin Campbell, who registered 18 stops on the night. Toronto outshot Boston 41-19. Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, a big reason why her team advanced to the Walter Cup final last spring, was outstanding with 38 saves. Frankel made a significant glove-hand stop on Toronto defender Jocelyne Larocque with 6:36 remaining in the third period. Larocque was alone when a rebound caromed to her in front. But the puck was rolling, and she could only lift her shot straight into Frankel’s glove. Nurse’s goal tested the league’s new jailbreak rule that sees a minor penalty — in this case, Izzy Daniel’s tripping infraction — wiped out when a team scores a short-handed goal. . Takeaways Sceptres: Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner missed the season opener. The PWHL scoring champion underwent left knee surgery last June after getting injured in Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round series against Minnesota. Fleet: Defender Emma Greco of Burlington, Ont., played her first game for Boston. She was part of the Walter Cup-winning Minnesota team that defeated Boston in a three-game series last spring. Greco is one of five Ontario-born players on the Fleet roster. Key moment With the game tied 1-1, the Sceptres failed to score during a 59-second 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period. Boston blocked five shots during the span. Key stat Last year, Toronto enjoyed an 11-game win streak en route to its regular-season championship, including three wins against Boston. Up next Toronto visits Ottawa on Tuesday. Boston will play its home opener on Wednesday, a rematch with the Walter Cup-champion Minnesota. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2024. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian PressIn 2012, the then prime minister Manmohan Singh underwent operations for multiple coronary bypasses and never quite recovered physically as it slowed him down and this showed up in governance, veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar says in his latest book. He says that Pranab Mukherjee should have been given the reins of the UPA-II government and Singh elevated to President when the office of Rashtrapati presented an opening in 2012. Aiyar's insight into the period post 2012 comes into spotlight as Singh, who was the country's prime minister from 2004-14, passed away at AIIMS today. The 83-year-old Aiyar states in the book that if this step had been taken, the UPA would not have gone into a 'paralysis of governance'. He says the decision to retain Singh as the prime minister and shift Mukherjee to the Rashtrapati Bhawan 'doomed' any prospects the Congress might have had to form UPA-III. Aiyar puts forward these ideas in his forthcoming book 'A Maverick in Politics' published by Juggernaut. In the book, Aiyar talks about his early days in politics, navigating through the Narasimha Rao years, his time as a minister in UPA I, his Rajya Sabha term and then his 'decline...fade out...fall'. "In 2012, the prime minister (Manmohan Singh) underwent operations for multiple coronary bypasses. He never quite recovered physically. It slowed him down and this showed up in governance. As for the party, there was no official announcement about the Congress president's health when she took ill at about the same time as the PM," Aiyar says. It soon became clear that in both the offices --“ the PM's and the party president's -- there was stasis, a distinct absence of governance, while several crises, particularly Anna Hazare's 'India Against Corruption' movement, were either not handled effectively or not handled at all, says the diplomat-turned-politician. "The choice of Rashtrapati: Manmohan Singh or Pranab Mukherjee. Personally, I was of the view that Pranab Mukherjee should have been given the reins of the government and Dr Manmohan Singh elevated to President of India when the office of Rashtrapati presented an opening in 2012," he says. "This was principally because we needed a very active PM in good health and with the energy to lead the government (Pranab Da) and a person of high distinction who had served his country exceptionally well (Dr Singh) to preside over the nation. Pranab's memoirs indicate that this was in fact contemplated," Aiyar points out. He quotes Mukherjee as saying in his memoir that while Sonia Gandhi was 'on holiday in the Kausambi hills', she had given the 'vague impression' that she was considering making Singh the 'presidential nominee'. "This led Pranab to wonder 'if she selected Singh for the presidential office, she may choose me as the prime minister'. For reasons to which neither I, nor it seems anyone else, was made privy, the decision was taken to retain Dr Manmohan Singh as PM and shift Pranab Mukherjee upstairs as Rashtrapati," says Aiyar. That, in my view, doomed any prospects the Congress might have had to form UPA-III, he adds. While the Indian media slammed the government, Time magazine ran a very damaging cover story that described Singh as a 'Do Nothing' Prime Minister, he recalls in the book. Aiyar argues that Mukherjee's left-wing reputation would have disturbed the business community and the Americans if he were made PM, but there was no one more experienced than him. "I hazard the view that if this obvious step had been taken, we would not have gone into a paralysis of governance and thus opened the door to the worst excesses of Hindutva in the general elections of 2014," he says. In the book, Aiyar also recounts his own most telling memory of the 'meltdown of UPA II' was when he returned home one evening he found his wife, Suneet, sitting before the TV set with a shattered look on her face. "When I inquired what the matter was, she raised her stricken face and exclaimed, 'No scams today!' We, therefore, went into the 2014 general elections very much a runner up. In the event, the election exposed the Indian National Congress as a broken reed that fell from 404 seats in 1984 to 44 seats in 2014," Aiyar says.

MIAMI , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Brecka , wife Sage Workinger and respective entities, IJS and TPH, today filed significant lawsuits related to their partnership with Cardone Ventures, LLC. The first complaint is a $100M defamation lawsuit filed by Brecka and Workinger against Elena Cardone , wife of Grant Cardone who co-founded 10X Health with Brecka and Workinger. It details the process by which Mrs. Cardone launched an allegedly intentional smear campaign designed to damage Brecka's reputation, including making false incendiary social media posts and nefarious public statements. The second complaint names Cardone Ventures LLC, a consulting firm claiming to help founders scale their businesses, and its CEO Brandon Dawson as defendants. The complaint details predatory efforts by Dawson and Cardone Ventures to take over 10X Health and edge out Brecka and Workinger through nefarious means and breaches of contractual agreements. Individuals who have worked with Cardone Ventures or CEO Brandon Dawson and may have information or similar complaints may call 305-603-0805 to leave confidential information for legal team review. Editor's Note #1: Copies of both complaints are included with this press release or available upon request. Exhibit information is also available upon request. Editor's Note #2: Brecka and Workinger are available for phone and on-camera interviews. Contact: Josh Merkin rbb communications (954) 789-5530 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renowned-human-biologist-and-longevity-expert-gary-brecka-files-100m-defamation-claim-against-elena-cardone-and-lawsuit-against-cardone-ventures-in-response-to-questionable-business-practices-302339380.html SOURCE IJS and TPHThe Supreme Court of Pakistan has disposed of over 4,000 cases in the first month of new Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, data released by the top court showed. The top court said that from October 28, 2024 (Monday) to November 29, 2024 (Friday), the court had disposed of 4,372 cases, while 1,853 new cases were instituted. According to the Supreme Court's spokesperson, since his appointment in late October, the court has made significant strides in dispensing justice under the leadership of the new Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi. "These achievements reflect a renewed impetus towards clearing the backlog of cases and providing timely relief," stated the press statement. It added that CJP Afridi and other judges had worked to ensure that the country's highest court remains responsive to the needs of the public. "In addition to accelerating case disposal, the chief justice has placed judicial reforms at the forefront of his agenda," the statement said, adding that over the past month, Chief Justice Afridi has chaired several sessions to review progress in key areas of dispensing justice, including advancements in information technology to modernise court operations, improvements in case management processes, and the optimisation of human resources. "These efforts aim to streamline workflows, reduce delays, and enhance the capacity of judicial staff." Chief Justice Afridi has also prioritised capacity-building and training initiatives to equip judicial officers and staff with the skills needed to address evolving challenges. "Recognising the importance of public engagement, the chief justice has emphasised broader consultation with stakeholders through feedback mechanisms." "These initiatives are designed to make the judiciary more transparent, accessible, and citizen-focused, ensuring that the Supreme Court continues to uphold its constitutional mandate with integrity and efficiency." Repairing SC's Fractures: Afridi's First Step As CJP Is To Overturn Predecessors' Controversial Move Constitutional bench Meanwhile, Chief Justice Afridi has summoned a meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on December 6 to consider the nomination of Justice Shahid Bilal as a member of the Constitutional Bench. An Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) regarding the trial of civilians involved in the May 9 incidents in a military court was put up before a three-judge constitutional committee. The meeting had decided that Justice Ayesha Malik, a member of the bench, could not sit on the bench since she had heard the main case earlier.Chicago Blackhawks waste a 2-goal, 3rd-period lead and lose to the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson didn’t care that word of his confrontation with former coach Matt Eberflus got out after the team lost to the Lions. Johnson felt it needed to be said. “I don’t really give a damn about too much of it,” he said Monday on 670 The Score’s Spiegel and Holmes Show. “At some point, enough is enough as far as expressing frustrations... It’s not my first go-around with firing. It’s a business. Guys get fired all the time. “I was not some major part of him getting fired. That’s not on me. But there was frustration and words from myself that I expressed just from losing. I’ve been losing for five years. A high-level player like myself, after a certain point — Somebody has to express something. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing and it went the way it went.” Johnson was mad about Eberflus mishandling the end of the game , but lost it when Eberflus delivered a post-game speech that the coach recounted as something along the lines of, “I know it’s hard. I know it’s difficult. We have a lot to be thankful for.” That was too much for Johnson, who said his emotions were running so high that he couldn’t remember everything he said to Eberflus in front of the team. “Hearing certain things and seeing the way things went these past few weeks... You could say last few weeks, but for me it’s the last five years of my career,” Johnson said. “I’m used to winning, and I haven’t done that since I’ve been in a Bears uniform.” The loss to the Lions was the final blow to Eberflus, who mismanaged the clock at the end of the game as the Bears lost 23-20 and ended the game on an incomplete pass in Lions territory with a timeout still in hand. Johnson joined the Bears under the previous administration. He was drafted in the second round by former general manager Ryan Pace and began his career playing for ex-coach Matt Nagy. The Bears have gone 28-51 during his time with them.

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money convictionThe 39-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since succeeding Erik ten Hag, with his personality and approach, coupled with promising early performances, bringing hope back to Old Trafford. Amorim has been touched by his warm welcome but repeatedly urged fans to avoid jumping the gun, having followed a draw at Ipswich with home wins against Bodo/Glimt and Everton. Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal is comfortably his biggest challenge yet and victory would see United move within three points of the Premier League title contenders. Put to Amorim it will be hard to manage expectations if they won in the capital, the head coach said: “I would like to say different things, but I have to say it again: the storm will come. “I don’t know if you use that expression, but we are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games. “And I know that because I’m knowing my players and I know football and I follow football, so I understand the difference between the teams. “We are in the point in that we are putting simple things in the team, without training, and you feel it in this game against Everton, they change a little bit the way they were building up. “They are very good team, and we were with a lot of problems because we cannot change it by calling one thing to the captain. A midweek trip to the capital awaits 🚆 #MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/1e6VrILJW3 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 3, 2024 “So, we don’t have this training, so let’s focus on each game, on the performance, what we have to improve, trying to win games. And that is the focus. “I know it’s really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences. We want to win all the time. No matter what. “We are going to try to win, but we know that we are in a different point if you compare to Arsenal. “So, it is what it is and we will try to win it and we go with confidence to win, but we know that we need to play very well to win the next football match.” The trip to Arsenal is the second of nine December matches for United, who are looking to avoid suffering four straight league defeats to the Gunners for the first time. The Red Devils have not won a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium since 2017, but Amorim knows a thing or two about frustrating Mikel Arteta’s men. Arsenal thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League last week, but in 2022-23 he led the Portuguese side to a Europa League last-16 penalty triumph after a 1-1 draw in London made it 3-3 on aggregate. “Arsenal this year, they play a little bit different,” Amorim said. “They are more fluid. “For example, two years ago when we faced them with Sporting, you knew how to press because you can understand better the structure. “Now it’s more fluid with (Riccardo) Calafiori and (Jurrien) Timber in different sides. One coming inside, the other going outside. Also (Martin) Odegaard changed the team, and you can feel it during this season. “So, you can take something from that game, especially because I know so well the opponent so you can understand the weakness of that team. “But every game is different, so you take something, but you already know that you are going to face a very good team.” This hectic winter schedule means Amorim sidestepped talk of January transfer business ahead of facing Arsenal, although he was more forthcoming on Amad Diallo’s future. The 22-year-old, who put in a man of the match display in Sunday’s 4-0 win against Everton, is out of contract at the end of the season, although the club holds an option to extend by a year. Diallo has repeatedly spoken of his desire to stay at United and it has been reported an agreement is close. Amorim said: “I think he wants to stay, and we want him to stay. So that is clear and we will find a solution.”