BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Set their 2025 Major League coaching staff: Alex Cora (Manager), Ramón Vázquez (Bench Coach), Andrew Bailey (Pitching Coach), Pete Fatse (Hitting Coach), Ben Rosenthal (Assistant Hitting Coach), Kyle Hudson (Third Base Coach/Outfield Instructor), and Charlie Madden (Bullpen Catcher) will resume their roles on the staff. Jason Varitek will serve as Game Planning and Run Prevention Coach. José Flores has been named First Base Coach/Infield Instructor. Parker Guinn has been hired as Catching Instructor/Bullpen Catcher. Chris Holt was named Bullpen Coach on November 14, 2024. Dillon Lawson was named Assistant Hitting Coach on October 27, 2024. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with OF Carlos D. Rodríguez on a one-year contract. Hired Hugh Quattlebaum and Carlos Méndez to the major league coaching staff as assistant hitting coaches. CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with C Matt Thaiss on a one-year contract. COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with LHP Lucas Gilbreath on a one-year contract. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Dustin May on a one-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with 1B Joey Meneses and C Jakson Reetz on minor league contracts. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with INF/OF Tyler Wade on a one-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association UTAH JAZZ — Signed F David Jones to a two-way contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NEW YORK GIANTS — Released QB Daniel Jones. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed LB Ochaun Mathis to the practice squad. Released LB David Anenih from the practice squad. Placed DL Bryce Huff on injured reserve. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Activated DB Rayshawn Jenkins from injured reserve. TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed DB L'Jarius Sneed and LB Jack Gibbens on injured reserve. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Recalled C Marc McLaughlin from Providence (AHL). Reassigned C Georgii Merkulov to Providence. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled D Adam Wilsby from Milwaukee (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Reassigned C Jake Leschyshyn to Hartford (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled D Philippe Myers from a conditioning loan from Toronto (AHL). Placed LW Matthew Knies on injured reserve. Signed C Alexander Nylander to a one-year contract. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS — Signed C Brett Howden to a five-year contract extension.The Ford government is facing fresh calls to immediately declare intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario but insists it will not “rush” the process, despite committing to the declaration earlier in the year. On Monday, politicians on both sides of the aisle at Queen’s Park stood for a moment of silence to honour the victims of intimate partner violence, with many also wearing purple to acknowledge the lives lost. The appearance of unity ended there, however, as the Ontario NDP sought government support to immediately declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. Tempers flared and, at the end of question period, both Housing Minister Paul Calandra and NDP MPP Jill Andrews were ordered to leave the chamber after a shouting match following another question about intimate partner violence. Asked why the government was so reluctant to fast-track the NDP’s request to declare an epidemic — an action that would not immediately come at any cost to the government — so that other supports could be put in place. “I don’t want to rush something like this,” Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity Charmaine Williams told reporters. “I’ve worked in this sector for 20 years. We know that there are things we can be doing and we’re government, (so) we need to be thinking upstream, I want to address those root causes.” Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said all the research required has already been done, accusing the government of stalling to avoid the potential costs of following through. “(They have) a coroner’s inquest that said explicitly the first step and the most important step is declaring intimidate partner violence an epidemic,” Stiles said. “Government knows exactly what needs to happen, they have the road map already, they’re just spinning their wheels, and it’s really offensive to, I will say, to many people out there.” On Monday, Premier Doug Ford also weighed in on the issue. “We’re 100 per cent behind making sure there’s zero violence against women,” he said. “I have four daughters, anyone ever touched my daughters, it would be the worst days of their lives. That’s for anyone out there, it’s unacceptable, I have zero tolerance for any sort of violence against women or anyone.” Earlier this year, the government had indicated it would finally agree to support the NDP’s request to declare the epidemic. Shortly after, the government sent the bill to a committee to study it, rather than making the declaration. “There’s a bill before committee — the government can move on that bill or put their own bill forward,” Ontario Liberal MPP John Fraser. “And it’s not good enough for me to say, or my colleagues to say, ‘I’ve got a daughter,’ or for the premier to say, ‘I’ve got four daughters.’ What we need is action and what I wish is that the government had the same sense of urgency for intimate partner violence that it does for bike lanes or for booze. Pretty crazy when you think about that.” Last year, the province rejected calls from an inquest into the deaths of three women at the hands of their former partner to formally declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. The jury at a coroner’s inquest into the 2015 deaths of Nathalie Warmerdam, Carol Culleton and Anastasia Kuzyk in Renfrew County recommended declaring the epidemic. Last year, the province said at the time it would not declare intimate partner violence an epidemic because it was not an infectious or communicable disease. But on Monday, Williams said simply declaring the epidemic wouldn’t be enough, pointing to several towns and cities around Ontario that have done so. “We’ve heard many municipalities declare IPV an epidemic. (They) went to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, they had a huge conference and asked, ‘What’s next?'” Stiles charged that is because Ontario needs to step forward — and offer leadership and funding on the issue. “He is not just a father, he is the premier of this province. He has a responsibility to everybody in this province,” Stiles said. “And today, under his government, he had an opportunity to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. The reason they will not do this is very simple: they do not want to commit the resources to actually addressing the issue.”65 jili 。

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Eastern Don't miss out on the headlines from Eastern. Followed categories will be added to My News. Top-division football awaits for the first time in almost two decades. Mitcham has been busily bolstering its list ahead of its top-flight return following back-to-back premierships in Division 1 , with four-time flag coach Neil Winterton confident the club’s latest additions can address key areas of need. Dual Bentleigh best and fairest winners Liam Hewish and Michael Rogers have crossed from the Southern league, with a connection to Tigers’ ruckman Danny Baglava helping land the duo. Hewish brings more than 150 games’ experience, while Rogers, a former Sandringham Dragon, was named captain of Bentleigh at just 20 years of age in 2019. “Both (Michael) and Liam are looking for a fresh start,” Winterton said. “We’re really excited about what they’re going to add – Michael will play probably across half-back, but has the ability to play through the midfield or on the wing. “Liam’s more a key defender, he’s also had a bit of trouble with his body as well so we’re hoping with a bit of a fresh start he can get that back where he’d like it. “He’s a big body so we think he might be able to add something because we do need to add to our key position stocks, particularly down back.” Rogers kicks clear for Bentleigh. Picture: Steve Tanner Meanwhile, brothers Emi and Ezi Aleixo have crossed from Division 2 club Croydon. Emi returns to the league’s Premier Division after a stint at Vermont where he played 16 senior games in 2022. He was also at Frankston VFL in 2023 before a knee injury put paid to his time in the state league. Ezi featured in two senior finals for Croydon in 2024. “Emi is an in-and-under mid with good speed ... Ezi is a small, pressure forward, which we’re always looking to add those sorts of players in. We think both of those can add to our team,” Winterton said. “They’ve both played juniors at Mitcham as well.” Medium-sized forward Jack Kritopoulos has also signed from Premier Division rival, Blackburn. The former Eastern Ranges talent played most of his footy in the reserves this season with a smattering of senior appearances, kicking 21 goals from 16 showings in the twos and 10 majors from four top-flight matches – including six goals against Norwood. “He was looking for a little bit more opportunity, which we feel we can give him in our forward line,” Winterton said. “I’ve watched some of his vision ... he looks like he’s got good speed, nice hands and can finish off.” Winterton said most of the list had re-signed – but 2023 premiership defender Daniel Houeix has departed for Division 1 outfit Boronia. The Tigers last contested the Eastern league’s premier grade – then known as Division 1 – in 2006, and the coach was confident the group was primed for the challenge. EFNL 2024: Mitcham's Jesse Uren. Picture: Leesa Clarkson “They’re in that right age bracket now – I think our average age is going to be 23 or 24, so they’re right in that wheelhouse of playing their best footy,” Winterton said. “The last two seasons we’ve been the hunted team, and now we’re hunting the Balwyns, East Ringwoods, Doncaster Easts and those sorts of teams. “We’ve been in Division 1 for four or five years now, and you get used to playing the same teams year after year ... a lot of them (our players) have probably never played Vermont or Balwyn or Noble Park. “It’s a really exciting challenge for us.” Mitcham opens its season at home to Vermont on April 13. Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Eastern ‘Building the foundations’: Youth to spearhead Lions’ new era Eastern Division 3 club Fairpark has hit the pre-season with a swag of key signings as it embarks on a new era under incoming coach Josh Allison. Read more Eastern Revealed: The biggest and best Eastern league recruits There’s been no shortage of top-drawer recruits putting pen to paper at Eastern league clubs this off-season, from ex-AFL stars to state league talents and more. We’ve named the best. Read moreWater Authority Buys 9-Acre Site for $39 Million to Replace Aging Operations FacilityNone

Some Atlantic City casino workers call on union boss to resign for opposing a smoking ban ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions. Wayne Parry, The Associated Press Dec 2, 2024 3:37 PM Dec 2, 2024 3:50 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Donna DeCaprio, president of Local 54 of the Unite Here casino workers union, sits at her desk in Atlantic City, N.J. on July 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions. An official of a union involved in the anti-smoking push on Monday called for the head of the Atlantic City casino workers' union, Donna DeCaprio, to resign for failing to protect her members from the dangers of secondhand smoke. DeCaprio is president of Local 54 of the Unite Here union, which opposes a smoking ban on the grounds that so much business would be lost by smokers taking their money elsewhere that it could cause one or more casinos to shut down, costing thousands of workers their jobs. “She should be ashamed of herself,” said Ray Jensen, assistant director of United Auto Workers Region 9, which represents dealers at three Atlantic City casinos and is part of a lawsuit seeking to have the courts force an end to smoking in the gambling halls. “She should hand in her union card.” DeCaprio said her union supports the health and safety of its members, adding improvements to the workplace environment need to be made. “A balance needs to be reached that will both protect worker health and preserve good jobs,” she said. “We are protecting our members against multiple casino closures and job losses. The UAW is eager to sacrifice the entire casino industry and put 25,000 good jobs with benefits at risk.” DeCaprio said between 50% and 72% of all in-person casino revenue in Atlantic City comes from smoking sections, which occupy only 25% of the casino floor. She said her union “and the vast majority of the labor movement” support a proposal that would improve ventilation in casinos and prevent any employee from being assigned to work in a smoking section against their will. Whether to ban smoking is one of the most controversial issues not only in Atlantic City casinos but in other states where workers have expressed concern about secondhand smoke. They are waging similar campaigns in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Virginia. Workers have been pushing for four years to end an exemption in New Jersey’s clean air law that allows smoking inside the nine casinos. They say they or their co-workers are becoming ill with cancer, heart disease and other conditions related to exposure to second-hand smoke. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has said he will sign a bill to end casino smoking if it reaches his desk. The casinos, joined by Local 54, oppose that effort, saying it will cost Atlantic City thousands of jobs and lead to decreased tax revenue for state programs for senior citizens and the disabled. On Monday, the workers group that calls itself CEASE (Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects) filed an appeal of a court ruling in August that allowed smoking to continue in the nine casinos. The Casino Association of New Jersey declined to comment Monday. Attorney Nancy Erika Smith said as far back as 1993, tobacco companies targeted labor unions in the hospitality industry as potential allies to work against smoking bans in the restaurant and hospitality industries. That effort included the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, a precursor of the Unite Here union. “HERE and the related AFL-CIO affiliates are critical allies which should be cultivated as supporters of the effort to prevent smoking bans,” a public relations firm wrote in a memo to Philip Morris Companies that was made public during several states' litigation against tobacco companies. The memo said having HERE “as an ally in this effort would be a very powerful voice.” As far back as 2001, HERE was part of a 12-member coalition including labor unions advocating for improved indoor ventilation instead of government-imposed smoking bans, according to another document cited in Monday's appeal. The anti-smoking campaigners cite a 2022 report by Las Vegas-based C3 Gaming, a consulting firm, showing that casinos that went smoke-free "appear to be performing better than their counterparts that continue to allow smoking.” ___ Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC Wayne Parry, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More Automotive US commits to $7.54 billion loan for Stellantis venture to build 2 electric vehicle battery plants Dec 2, 2024 7:46 AM Stock market today: Wall Street opens December near its record heights Dec 2, 2024 6:40 AM Stock market today: World shares are mixed as Chinese stocks get a boost from strong factory orders Dec 2, 2024 12:25 AM Featured Flyer

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