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Edinburgh eventually got their Challenge Cup campaign back on track with a convincing bonus-point win against Bayonne. Having seen his team get a losing bonus point out of their opening Pool 3 game at Gloucester last Friday, Sean Everitt, the home coach, had identified this match as a must-win. And although Edinburgh found it hard to unpick the Bayonne defence in the opening half, they cut loose in the second 40. Edinburgh had a lot of early pressure in which man of the match Darcy Graham figured prominently, and at first Bayonne soaked it up in relative comfort and looked dangerous on the break. Eventually, though, the visitors failed to deal properly with the winger. A turnover just inside the home half set up the
ATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!Jimmy Carter expected to lie in Rotunda as multiple events are planned to commemorate late US president
For the second straight season, the Robert Bateman Timberwolves senior varsity football team has been bounced from the playoffs by the Windsor Wolves. Windsor again transformed into Bateman's kryptonite with a 44-28 win inside BC Place in the AA semifinal on Saturday (Nov. 23). Bateman entered the game with a perfect record, but several key defensive coverage breakdowns at inopportune moments led to the loss. . hit the field at . AA semifinal kicking off soon, Bateman vs Windsor One of those breakdowns occurred on Windsor's opening drive when running back Brady Smith broke for about 60 yards to make it 7-0 in the first. The Timberwolves eventually responded late in the first when Cade Handy put the team on his back with a number of big rushes downfield. He capped the drive off with a short rushing touchdown. caps off a drive that saw him with two other big rushes. Extra point no good, Windsor up 7-6 with 35 seconds left in 1Q The following drive saw Smith again break free for another 60-yard plus major and a two-point convert gave Windsor a 15-6 lead early in the second. The Timberwolves had a good opportunity to score again when the defence hemmed Windsor inside their own 20, but a poor kick-off return and then a fumble by the offence erased that chance. Bateman then got the ball back after a Windsor receiver lost the ball, nothing came of that drive, but the defence again trapped Windsor and this time the Timberwolves took advantage. Dante Meyer had an excellent kick-off return and allowed the offence to start at the Windsor 15. A few plays later it was Jackson Kliewer who pounded the ball in to make it 15-13 with 19 seconds left in the half. Kliewer pounds the ball in from the one, extra point is good. Windsor up 15-13 with 19 seconds left in 2Q The ensuring kick-off saw Bateman go for a squib kick, which seemed to freeze Windsor and the available ball was scooped up smartly by Bateman's Caleb Mills. A deep passing attempt followed by a pass interference call on Windsor put Bateman in the red zone with 11 seconds left in the half. Bateman went for one passing play, called a time-out and went for a field goal attempt to escape the first half with the led. Unfortunately for them, the kick was no good and they finished the first half down 15-13. Field goal way off, score is 15-13 Windsor at half The teams traded scoring drives to open the second half, with Windsor quarterback Emmet Ward calling his own number and Kliewer adding another major. Windsor led 22-20 with 5:13 left in the third. Kliewer runs in the TD after a good drive by Bateman, Windsor up 22-20 with 5:39 left in 3Q Bateman was then victimized by another busted coverage play, but this time it was in the secondary as Ward found a wide open Smith who went about 60 yards. The Timberwolves offence began to sputter and Windsor scored with another big passing play to take a 37-20 lead with 10:34 left. The next drive saw a costly fumble by the Timberwolves and Windsor again capitalized with a big passing play to go up 44-20 with four minutes left. Handy added a late touchdown to make it a 44-28 final. Bateman head coach David Mills said it was close for most of the game, but Bateman's defensive breakdowns led to big plays for Windsor. "The first half was a couple of run plays that burned us and the second half was passing plays," he said. "It was busted coverage, but for the most part we held their passing game in check." He admitted that the team did a lot of preparation in trying to prevent Windsor quarterback Emmet Ward from running on them. They did manage to limit his rushing production, but running back Brady Smith stepped up. Ward also got his passing game going in the second half. "He was the offensive player of the conference for a reason," Mills said. He added that costly penalties also slowed down some of Bateman's drives. Mills also admitted that he was aiming to score a touchdown to close the first half, but had to settle for a field goal which ultimately was unsuccessful. Despite the loss, Mills said it was a good year overall and next season will see a number of junior varsity players move up and mature. The Bateman junior varsity team plays for a provincial title at BC Place on Friday (Nov. 29). "Obviously you want to win a game like today but it's been a great year and I want to thank all the parents, family, media and volunteers for all the work they did," he said. Windsor will now play the Vernon Panthers in the AA provincial final at BC Place on Saturday (Nov. 30).The death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday led to a swift outpouring of support and condolences from notable figures in both political parties. President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump issued statements Sunday, and both said Carter was a president who worked to better Americans’ lives. “He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism,” Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement. “We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.” Trump said Carter dealt with “enormous responsibility” that only other presidents could relate to. “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” ‘One of my heroes’ Fellow Georgia politicians, including Democratic Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, issued passionate statements following the news Sunday. Warnock referred to the Plains native as “one of my heroes.” “His leadership was driven by love, his life’s project grounded in compassion and a commitment to human dignity,” Warnock said. “For those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in elected office, Jimmy Carter is a shining example of what it means to make your faith come alive through the noble work of public service.” Ossoff said Carter’s work “changed the lives of many across our state, our country, and around the world.” “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of President Jimmy Carter,” Ossoff said. Former Sen. Sam Nunn, from Georgia, lauded Carter for his “spine of steel and intrepid focus and determination.” “Colin Powell and I had front row seats to these unique Carter traits in Haiti in 1994,” he said in a statement. “I will never forget nervously watching President Carter negotiate every word of the Haitian military’s peaceful turnover of authority, while the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne prepared to land on the roof of the military headquarters, where we were finishing the agreement.” Brad Raffensperger, Georgia secretary of state, said Carter devoted his life to serving the U.S. “As a true servant-leader, he devoted his post-presidency to spreading the very best of American ideals across the globe,” Raffensperger said in a statement Sunday. “His commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights has left an indelible mark on the world.” The Democratic Party of Georgia’s Chair, Rep. Nikema Williams, said Carter “leaves one of the greatest legacies of humanitarianism in history.” “My husband Leslie and I named our son Carter after our 39th president because he showed us that ordinary Georgians can do extraordinary things,” Williams said. “He was one of the greatest public servants of our time – and he was also a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia. From a southwest Georgia town of a few hundred people to the Oval Office, President Carter went from sowing crops to sowing the seeds of peace around the world.” Georgia Lt. Gov. Ines Owens said Carter “represented small towns like Plains, Georgia and never forgot where he and his family came from.” Georgia’s Carter had ‘calm spirit and deep faith’ Major national lawmakers outside the Peach State offered their thoughts too, including GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell. McConnell said Carter’s “calm spirit and deep faith seemed “unshakable” during difficulties in his presidency. “President Carter lived a truly American dream,” McConnell said. “A devoutly religious peanut farmer from small-town Georgia volunteered to serve his country in uniform. He found himself manning cutting-edge submarines hundreds of feet beneath the ocean. He returned home and saved the family farm before feeling drawn to a different sort of public service. And less than 15 years after his first campaign for the state Senate, his fellow Americans elected him leader of the free world.” Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate majority leader, called Carter “one of our most humble and devoted public servants.” “President Carter’s faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy,” Schumer said. “He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others.” ©2024 The Charlotte Observer. Visit at charlotteobserver.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The flags shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, according to a state-issued press release. The Governor invites all Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. In further response to the former president's death, House Democratic leaders issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter dedicated his life to serving the American people, from his time as a submariner in the nuclear navy to fighting for equality and civil rights as a Georgia state senator and then as governor. “As president, he guided the nation past the dark memory of Watergate. Here in Pennsylvania, he was a steady, calming voice during the Three Mile Island crisis. Always an engineer, he was among the first to identify and advance renewable energy policies that, had they been maintained, could have changed the world we live in today. “After his presidency, he became a world leader once again in the arena of human rights and democracy, for which he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, and for decades, he was the face—and the man swinging the hammer—for Habitat for Humanity."Pete Wicks reveals he 'prefers dogs to people' and admits he couldn't stop crying while filming 'emotional' documentary about rescue hounds
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