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ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants to make the most of his second opportunity as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. Morris brought up the Super Bowl loss and said he will be motivated to bring Atlanta its first championship. “I would never, ever feel slighted ... for what people would feel about coach Belichick, right?”Team president Greg Beadles said Belichick “was obviously a serious candidate. “I do understand the importance of being the first Black coach in Atlanta history without an interim tag,” Morris said. “He’s got two rings,” Fontenot said of Morris, who also won a Super Bowl as a Tampa Bay assistant.

Persons: — Raheem Morris, Morris, Tom Brady, ”, ” Morris, Morris —, —, “, Arthur Blank, Warrick Dunn, ” Dunn, Brett Jewkes, Jewkes, Blank, Bill Belichick, “ I've, Belichick, Greg Beadles, Belichick “, ” Beadles, Morris “, Terry Fontenot, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Vrabel, Arthur Smith, Smith, Rich McKay, McKay, Beadles, Fontenot, Zac Robinson, Jimmy Lake, Marquice Williams, Robinson, Lake, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, “ He’s, ” Fontenot, “ We’re Organizations: ATLANTA, Atlanta Falcons, Falcons, Super, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Former Patriots, Super Bowl, Atlanta, ”, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Tampa, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta United, Major League Soccer, Blank, Rams, Tampa Bay Locations: Atlanta, Michigan, Tampa Bay

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s government signed an agreement with the United States on Monday to acquire 24 U.S. F-35 fighter jets as part of a deal worth about 150 billion Czech koruna ($6.6 billion), the biggest single purchase for the Czech military. The Czech government approved the deal in September. The first of the 24 fighter jets should be delivered in 2031, with the rest by 2035. The American aircraft will replace the 14 JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden that are currently used by the Czech army. The Czech ministry has been negotiating the deal with the U.S. for more than a year during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Persons: Jana Černochová, Bijan Sabet, ” Černochová, JAS, Černochová, Karel Rehka Organizations: U.S, Czech, Czech Defense Ministry, American, Gripen Locations: PRAGUE, Czech, United States, Sweden, Czech Republic, Ukraine

Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb are the other two finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, threw for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns and also ran for 821 yards and five scores. Cowboys edge Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland, Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and Steelers edge T.J. Watt join Garrett as finalists for Defensive Player of the Year. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik also are finalists for Assistant Coach of the Year.

Persons: Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, CeeDee Lamb, Jackson, McCaffrey, Purdy, Myles Garrett, Kevin Stefanski, Joe Flacco, Jim Schwartz, QB C.J ., Will Anderson Jr, Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Maxx, Watt, Garrett, Crosby, Parsons, Bland, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, Nacua, Bijan Robinson, Jalen Carter, Kobie Turner, Joey Porter Jr, Devon Witherspoon, Anderson, Houston’s DeMeco, Detroit’s Dan Campbell, San, Kyle Shanahan, Baltimore’s John Harbaugh, Deshaun Watson, Ryans, Campbell, Harbaugh, Shanahan, Schwartz, Ben Johnson, Mike Macdonald, Todd Monken, Bobby Slowik, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Tua Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Rob Maaddi Organizations: Associated Press, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Houston, AP, Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, AFC, Prescott, NFL, NFC, Green Bay, San, Detroit Lions, The Cleveland Browns, The Houston Texans, New York Jets, Texans, Browns, Baltimore, Raiders, Maxx Crosby, Steelers, Lions, Rams, Falcons, Eagles, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Bills, Flacco, Voters, Twitter Locations: Dallas, Green, San Francisco, QB C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Detroit

☆ German government unveils budget fixes as way out of crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Christian Kraemer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The government said the spillover effects from the energy crisis that hit in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and caused rocketing prices had created an emergency situation that justified suspending the debt brake. The leader of Scholz's SPD urged the government to consider suspending the debt brake next year, a move rejected in particular by the fiscally hawkish Free Democrats (FDP). "The debt brake must remain." The debt brake, introduced after the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, was first suspended in 2020 to help the government support firms and health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday he stressed the need to give companies, which have been worried by the uncertainty caused by the budget crisis, clarity as quickly as possible.

Persons: Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner, Robert Habeck, Annegret, Olaf Scholz's, finalising, Scholz's, Christian Duerr, Bijan Djir, Christian Kraemer, Riham Alkousaa, Amir Orusov, Rachel More, Matthias Williams, Thomas Escritt, Alison Williams, Tomasz Janowski Organizations: Finance, Climate, REUTERS, Free Democrats, ZDF, Greens, Thomson Locations: Berlin, Germany, BERLIN, Ukraine, Sarai, East Germany

☆ German government to agree budget fixes as way out of crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Christian Kraemer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks next to Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck during a hearing at Germany’s lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, November 15, 2023. The budget would see Germany suspend its constitutionally enshrined debt brake for a fourth year in a row as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government fights its way out of a crisis that has triggered warnings about growth and an industry exodus. "The debt brake must remain." The debt brake, introduced after the global financial crisis of 2008-09, was first suspended in 2020 to help the government support firms and health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday he stressed the need to give companies, who have been worried by the uncertainty caused by the budget crisis, clarity as quickly as possible.

Persons: Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner, Robert Habeck, Annegret, Olaf Scholz's, finalising, Christian Duerr, Bijan Djir, Christian Kraemer, Riham, Matthias Williams, Alison Williams Organizations: Finance, Climate, REUTERS, Rights, Free Democrats, ZDF, Greens, Thomson Locations: Berlin, Germany, Sarai, East Germany

☆ NFL roundup: Patriots shock Bills for Bill Belichick's 300th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Ravens racked up 355 yards before the break, including 255 passing yards by Jackson. Mark Andrews caught a pair of touchdown passes for Baltimore (5-2). Giants 14, Commanders 7Tyrod Taylor tossed two touchdown passes and the defense held firm as New York earned a win over Washington in East Rutherford, N.J. Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo in the first half and Seattle held on to defeat visiting Arizona. Justin Herbert completed 17 of 30 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Chargers (2-4).

Persons: Bill Belichick, Bob DeChiara, Mac Jones, Jones, Mike Gesicki, Belichick, Don Shula, George Halas, Josh Allen, Allen, Stefon Diggs, Kareem Hunt's, Walker, Hunt, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Kevin Stefanski, Koo, Desmond Ridder, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Baker Mayfield, Chase, Lamar Jackson, Jackson, Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Amon, Ra St, Brown, D'Onta Foreman, Tyson Bagent, NCAA Division II Shepherd, QBs, Bagent, Foreman, Brian Hoyer, Davante Adams, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones, Taylor, Leonard Williams, Darren Waller, Saquon Barkley, Sam Howell, Kenny Pickett, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Royce Freeman, Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Jake Bobo, Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, Arizona's Joshua Dobbs, Emari Demercado, Wil Lutz, Locke, Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Javonte Williams, Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Justin Herbert, Joshua Kelley Organizations: New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Gillette, New, Buffalo, Bills, Browns, Colts, Indianapolis, The Browns, Cleveland, Seattle Seahawks, Falcons, Buccaneers, Atlanta, Tampa, Ravens, Lions, Baltimore, Bears, Raiders, NFL, Chicago, Las Vegas, NCAA Division II, Giants, New York, Washington, Steelers, Rams, Pittsburgh, Los, Seahawks, Cardinals, Seattle, Arizona, The Seahawks, Broncos, Packers, Denver, Chiefs, Chargers, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Foxborough , Massachusetts, USA, Foxborough, New England, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, New, East Rutherford, N.J, New York, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Seattle, Green, P.J, Denver, Green Bay, Kansas

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight. Pro Picks likes Washington but expects a close game. Against spread: 2-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, that’s, Sam Howell, they’ve, Justin Fields, couldn’t, Howell, he’s, FanDuel, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Zach Wilson’s, Nathaniel Hackett, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, They’ve, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Bryce Young, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Kenny Pickett, Bill Belichick, haven’t, Derek Carr, Joe Burrow’s, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Davante Adams, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jordan Love, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Washington Commanders, Bills, Eagles, Bears, ANGELES RAMS, Rams, BEST BET, EAGLES, YORK JETS, DENVER Line, Broncos, Jets, Super Bowl, JETS, JACKSONVILLE AT BUFFALO, Dolphins, Jaguars, HOUSTON, ATLANTA Line, Texans, Falcons, Houston . Falcons, DETROIT, Lions, Panthers, LIONS, TENNESSEE AT INDIANAPOLIS, Titans, Colts, GIANTS, MIAMI Line, AFC East, Giants, BALTIMORE AT PITTSBURGH, Ravens, Steelers, Houston, ORLEANS, ENGLAND, Patriots, Dallas, Buccaneers, PATRIOTS, CINCINNATI AT ARIZONA Line, Bengals, Cardinals, BENGALS, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA Line, Chiefs, Vikings, CHIEFS, DALLAS, FRANCISCO, Cowboys, 49ers, NFC, 49ERS, VEGAS, Packers, Raiders, RAIDERS Locations: Chicago, PHILADELPHIA, London, Stroud, CAROLINA, Buffalo, KANSAS, Adams

☆ NFL roundup: Puka Nacua, Rams outlast Colts in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Rams went 75 yards on their overtime drive with Nacua scoring his first career TD on a third-down play. Kyren Williams scored two first-quarter touchdowns and had 103 yards on 25 carries for the Rams (2-2). Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 25-for-35 passing for the Dolphins (3-1). Buccaneers 26, Saints 9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay defense did not allow a touchdown in a win against host New Orleans. Josh Dobbs completed 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns, both to Michael Wilson, for the Cardinals (1-3).

Persons: Matthew Stafford, Trevor Ruszkowski, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Kyren Williams, Stafford, Anthony Richardson, Drew Ogletree, Michael Pittman, Richardson, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Allen, Diggs, De'Von Achane, Tua Tagovailoa, Wil Lutz, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, Marvin Mims Jr, Lutz's, Justin Fields, Jake Elliott, Sam Howell's, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye's, Jalen, Brown, Howell, Trevor Lawrence, Darious Williams, Lawrence, Williams, Brandon McManus, Bijan Robinson, Desmond Ridder, Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Sam Franklin Jr, Bryce Young, Harrison Smith, Young, D.J, Wonnum, Lamar Jackson, Brandon Stephens, Geno Stone, Kyle Hamilton, Mark Andrews, Jackson, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, Deshaun Watson, Myles Garrett, Stroud, Nico Collins, Watt, Collins, Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Cade Otton, Trey Palmer, Thompkins, Alvin Kamara, Kamara, Derek Carr, Blake Grupe, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Cam Taylor, Britt, Khalil Mack, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Mack, Derrick Thomas, Aidan O'Connell, Jimmy Garoppolo, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, Leighton Vander Esch, DaRon Bland, CeeDee Lamb, Hunter Luepke, Dak Prescott, Mac Jones, Jones, Bailey Zappe, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, Josh Dobbs, Michael Wilson Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil, Rams, BYU, Colts, Bills, Dolphins, Buffalo, Miami, Broncos, Bears, Chicago, Denver, Eagles, Philadelphia, Washington, Jaguars, Falcons, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Vikings, Panthers, Minnesota, Carolina, The Vikings, Ravens, Browns, Cleveland, Texans, Steelers, Houston, Pittsburgh, Stroud, Buccaneers, Saints, Tampa, New, Bucs, Bengals, Cincinnati, The Titans, Titans, Chargers, Raiders, Las Vegas, NFL, Cowboys, Patriots, Dallas, The Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Miami, Orchard Park, N.Y, Washington, Atlanta, London, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Tennessee, Nashville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, New England, Arlington , Texas, Francisco, Santa Clara, Calif

☆ Jacksonville Jaguars win on 10th appearance in London, beating Atlanta Falcons as 2023 NFL International Series kicks off
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The Jacksonville Jaguars won on its 10th game in London, beating the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday as the 2023 NFL International Series kicked off. Sunday’s game is the first of five international games the NFL has implemented as part of their ever-expanding International Series. Sunday’s game was the Jaguars’ 10th in London – the most of any team in the NFL. The Falcons struggled to create any meaningful offense during the first half, with Ridder compiling a second quarter to forget. Kirby Lee/USA Today Network/ReutersHowever, things improved shortly after halftime for the Falcons with Ridder finding London for a short touchdown pass to give Atlanta renewed hope.

Persons: Calvin Ridley, Trevor Lawrence, Desmond Ridder –, Ridder, Drake London, London’s, Lawrence, “, Let’s, ” Ridley, Kirsty Wigglesworth, Shahid Khan, Ridley –, Williams, Roy Robertson, Harris, Josh Allen, Travon Walker, Kirby Lee, Bijan Robinson, elusiveness, Brandon McManus, it’s Organizations: CNN, The Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Wembley, Falcons, Jaguars, NFL, Tottenham Hotspur, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Frankfurt, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, –, ESPN, Jacksonville, Florida, Premier League team Fulham, Ridder, USA, Network, Reuters, London, Atlanta Locations: London, Germany, Georgia

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. ___The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay. The Jets (1-2) refused to upgrade at QB after losing Aaron Rodgers and their season is in danger of spiraling. GIANTS, 23-20Last week: Straight up: 12-4. Against spread: 1-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, Aaron Rodgers ’, Jordan Love, “, you’ve, Dan Campbell, “ It’s, Packers haven’t, Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, FanDuel, Deshaun Watson, Jim Schwartz’s, Myles Garrett, Trevor Lawrence, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Tyreek Hill, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, T.J, Watt, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Matt Gay’s, Adam Thielen, Andy Dalton, Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, Sean Payton’s, Joe Burrow’s, Derrick Henry, Justin Herbert’s, Jimmy Garoppolo, Dak, can’t, they’ve, Ezekiel Elliott, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Detroit Lions, Lambeau Field, Packers, NFC, Saints, Lions, ” Lions, LIONS, WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA, Eagles, BEST BET, EAGLES, BALTIMORE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, Ravens, ATLANTA AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, Falcons, JAGUARS, MIAMI AT BUFFALO Line, Denver, Dolphins, Bills, AFC East, Jets, PITTSBURGH AT HOUSTON Line, Steelers, Texans, STEELERS, ANGELES RAMS, INDIANAPOLIS, Colts, Rams, MINNESOTA AT CAROLINA, Vikings, Panthers, VIKINGS, TAMPA BAY, ORLEANS, Buccaneers, Philadelphia ., Philadelphia . Tampa can’t, DENVER, CHICAGO Line, Sean Payton’s Broncos, Bears, BRONCOS, CINCINNATI AT TENNESSEE Line, Bengals, Titans, BENGALS, LAS, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Line, Chargers, Raiders, CHARGERS, DALLAS Line, Cowboys, Co, Patriots, COWBOYS, FRANCISCO, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona . 49ERS, KANSAS CITY, JETS Line, Chiefs, The Jets, CHIEFS, SEATTLE, NEW, Giants, Seahawks, MetLife, GIANTS Locations: Green Bay, London, Tyreek, Buffalo, C.J, Stroud, He’s, MINNESOTA, Philadelphia . Tampa, Las Vegas, Dak Prescott, ARIZONA, Arizona, KANSAS, Seattle

☆ NFL roundup: Dolphins score 70 points in routing Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos (0-3), who lost three turnovers. Justin Herbert completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns for the Chargers (1-2). Kirk Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota (0-3). Desmond Ridder, under constant pressure from the Lions defense, completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 27 of 40 passes for 279 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars.

Persons: Achane, Nathan Ray Seebeck, Raheem Mostert, Tua Tagovailoa, Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Russell Wilson, Kenneth Murray Jr, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Cousins, Murray, Joshua Dobbs, Dobbs, Jonathan Gannon, Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard, Prescott, Kyzir White, Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, Cleveland's Myles Garrett, Tannehill, Jared Goff, Goff, Lions wideout Amon, Ra St, Brown, Sam LaPorta, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Love, Love, Rashan Gary, Carr, Blake Grupe, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Andrew Beck, Stroud, Tank Dell, Brevin Jordan, Dameon Pierce, Blake Cashman, Will Anderson, Trevor Lawrence, Tank Bigsby, Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne Jr, Sam Howell, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Terrel Bernard, Howell, Matthew Judon, Mac Jones, Ezekiel Elliott, Zach Wilson, Judon, Mekhi Becton, Wilson, Matt Gay's, Lamar Jackson's, Zack Moss, Moss, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Mahomes, Jerick McKinnon, Travis Kelce, Justin Fields, Fields, Kenneth Walker III, Jason Myers, Walker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jake Bobo, DK Metcalf, Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Dalton, Adam Thielen Organizations: Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Miami, Broncos, Chargers, Vikings, Minnesota, Cardinals, Cowboys, NFL, New York Giants, New York Jets, Browns, Tennessee, Lions, Falcons, Detroit, Atlanta, Packers, Saints, Green, New, Lambeau, Texans, Jaguars, Jacksonville, AFC, Houston, Bills, Buffalo, Patriots, Jets, The Patriots, AFC East, Denver, New York, Colts, Ravens, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Chiefs, Bears, Kansas City, skidding Chicago . Kansas City, Chicago, Seahawks, Panthers, Seattle, Carolina, Thomson Locations: Miami Gardens , Florida, USA, Miami Gardens, Fla, Miami, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, T.J, Arizona, Dallas, Glendale, Ariz, Cleveland, Tennessee, New Orleans, Green, C.J, Houston, Washington, New England, New York, East Rutherford, N.J, Kansas, Indianapolis, skidding Chicago .

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. Pro Picks doesn’t expect a Giants team that has been outclassed in six of eight quarters to keep it close. Looking at the 49ers to kick off a big week for favorites around the league. Against spread: 0-2. Against spread: 2-0.

Persons: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Barkley, FanDuel, Josh Allen, Sam Howell, Brandon Staley’s, Cousins, Bill Belichick, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J ., Lamar Jackson, Anthony Richardson, Ryan Kelly, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Sean Payton can’t, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jim Schwartz, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Jordan Love, haven’t, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Joe Burrow’s, ___ Organizations: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, NFC, New York Giants, Giants, Arizona, 49ers, 49ERS, BUFFALO AT WASHINGTON Line, Bills, Buffalo, BEST BET, PITTSBURGH, LAS VEGAS, Steelers, The Raiders, ANGELES CHARGERS, MINNESOTA, Chargers, Vikings, VIKINGS, JETS Line, Patriots, Jets, PATRIOTS, HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, JAGUARS, INDIANAPOLIS, BALTIMORE, Ravens, Pro Bowl, Colts, RAVENS, ATLANTA AT DETROIT, Falcons, Lions, LIONS, DALLAS AT ARIZONA Line, Cowboys, New York, woeful Cardinals, COWBOYS, DENVER, MIAMI Line, Dolphins, Broncos, DOLPHINS, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Super Bowl, The Bears, CHIEFS, CAROLINA, SEATTLE Line, Panthers, Seahawks, Detroit . SEAHAWKS, TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, BROWNS, Packers, PACKERS, PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA BAY, Eagles, Buccaneers, Bucs, EAGLES, ANGELES RAMS, CINCINNATI Line, Rams, Bengals, AFC, BENGALS Locations: Francisco, New York, Minnesota, New England, QB C.J . Stroud, Cincinnati, KANSAS

☆ NFL roundup: Chiefs get back on winning track against Jaguars
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mahomes threw touchdown passes to Skyy Moore and Travis Kelce as the Chiefs (1-1) rebounded from a season-opening 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. Jones threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Saquon Barkley and an 11-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Hodgins, then drove New York 56 yards to Graham Gano's winning 34-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining. In his third NFL start -- all Washington wins -- Howell completed 27 of 39 passes to fuel the Commanders' rally. Seahawks 37, Lions 31 (OT)Geno Smith connected with Tyler Lockett on a 6-yard touchdown pass in overtime to give visiting Seattle a victory over Detroit. Burrow aggravated his right calf injury on his second touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Morgan Tencza, Mahomes, Skyy Moore, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Christian Kirk, wideouts Zay Jones, Calvin Ridley, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Isaiah Hodgins, Graham Gano's, Joshua Dobbs, Kyler Murray, James Conner, Sam Howell, Brian Robinson, Howell, Robinson, Russell Wilson, Mary, Brandon Johnson, Benjamin St, Juste, Courtland Sutton, Wilson, Sean Payton, Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett, Smith, Lockett, Kenneth Walker, Riley Patterson, Jared Goff, Goff, Tre Brown, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Richardson, Minshew, C.J, Stroud, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Josh Allen, Allen, James Cook, Gabe Davis, Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Arthur Smith, Younghoe Koo, Bijan Robinson, Koo, Desmond Ridder, Drake London, Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Ryan Tannehill, Nick Folk, Derrick Henry, Nick Westbrook, Cameron Dicker's, Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Burrow, Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Tee Higgins, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Justin Fields, Fields, fumbling, Joe Tryon, Shoyinka, White, Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey, Prescott, Aaron Rodgers, Achilles, Zach Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Christian McCaffrey, San, Brock Purdy, Nacua, Matthew Stafford Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, EverBank, Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Kansas, Jaguars, Giants, Cardinals, New York, Arizona, Broncos, Washington, NFL, Denver, Seahawks, Lions, Seattle, Detroit, Colts, Texans, Indianapolis, Houston, Bills, Raiders, Buffalo, Falcons, Packers, Atlanta, Green, Chargers, Tennessee, Los Angeles, The Chargers, Ravens, Bengals, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Buccaneers, Bears, Tampa Bay, Bucs, Tampa, Cowboys, Jets, Dallas, New, 49ers, Rams, Los, Thomson Locations: Jacksonville , Florida, USA, New York, Denver, Las, Orchard Park, N.Y, Green Bay, Green, Los, Nashville, Tenn, Tennessee, Tannehill, Ikhine, Cincinnati, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Arlington , Texas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif

☆ N.F.L. Week 2 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Emmanuel Morgan | More About Emmanuel Morgan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The Falcons’ passing game should toil again, but don’t expect a Packers defense that was 28th against the run in 2022 to contain the rookie top-10 pick Bijan Robinson. Pick: Packers -1.5Las Vegas Raiders at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m., CBSLine: Bills -9.5 | Total: 47Four careless turnovers from Josh Allen doomed the Bills (0-1) against the Jets’ formidable defense. Against the Titans (0-1), they’ll face a far less potent offense, but one that nevertheless boasts Derrick Henry, one of the best running backs of this era. Henry saw a diminished workload (63 yards on 15 carries) last week in a loss to the Saints, but could feast against the Chargers’ weak linebacker corps. — as Fields opened his second year as the Week 1 starter by passing for just one touchdown and getting sacked four times in a loss to the Packers.

Persons: Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Pick, Josh Allen, Chandler Jones, Jakobi Meyers, Allen, Stefon Diggs, Brandon Staley’s, J.C, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Henry, Justin Fields’s, Darnell Wright, Fields Organizations: Chicago, Carolina, Falcons, Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, CBS, Bills, Jets, Raiders, Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, CBS Line, Chargers, Dolphins, Miami, Titans, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fox Line, Buccaneers, Bears

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener in prime time for the second straight season. Philadelphia overpowered the Vikings on both sides of the ball in a convincing 24-7 victory on Monday night in Week 2 last season. Hurts threw for 333 yards, the offense racked up 486 yards and the defense held Minnesota to 264 yards. The Patriots (0-1) stifled Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia’s dynamic offense and would’ve won if the offense wasn’t inept. Against spread: 0-1.

Persons: Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Cousins, FanDuel, That’s, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady, Mayfield, Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Detroit Jared Goff, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Buffalo Josh Allen’s, Zach Wilson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Justin Herbert, Brandon Staley’s, can’t, they’ve, Houston Anthony Richardson, C.J ., Cincinnati Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Jacksonville Doug Pederson, Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Dak, Denver Russell Wilson, Sean Payton, Tua Tagovailoa, would’ve, Carolina Bryce Young, He’s, Mike Tomlin, Kenny Pickett, Myles Garrett, ___ Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Philly, Eagles, Lincoln Financial, Kansas City, Super, NFC, Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia, Minnesota, EAGLES, Francisco, Los Angeles Rams, 49ers, Pittsburgh, Rams, BEST BET, 49ERS, Buccaneers, Bucs, Bears, Atlanta, Packers, Chicago, The Falcons, PACKERS, Seattle, Detroit, Lions, Super Bowl, Chiefs, The Seahawks, LIONS, Vegas, Buffalo, Jets, Bills, Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee L.A, Miami, The Titans, CHARGERS, Indianapolis, Houston, Colts, C.J, Texans, TEXANS, Cincinnati, Ravens, Bengals, BENGALS, Jacksonville, Jaguars, CHIEFS, New York Giants, Cowboys, Giants, Cardinals, San, GIANTS, New York Jets, Dallas Reality, The Cowboys, COWBOYS, Denver, Broncos, Arizona . BRONCOS, Dolphins, Patriots, DOLPHINS, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh The Browns, Steelers, Co, BROWNS Locations: New England, Minnesota, Chicago, Denver, Tennessee, C.J . Stroud, Baltimore, Arizona, San Francisco, Dak Prescott, Washington, Miami, New, Orleans, Pittsburgh

☆ What we learned from Week 1 of 2023 NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Week 1 of the new NFL season is in books and there are no shortage of talking points. This year’s influx of rookies made their first steps in the NFL over the weekend with varying success. Most notably was the serious-looking injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers on his New York Jets debut on Monday Night Football. It is the second serious injury Dobbins has suffered in his short NFL career after he tore his ACL, ruling him out of the 2021 season entirely. Matt Durisko/APAlso, can Zach Wilson – who was relegated to the Jets’ bench after Rodgers’ arrival – maintain a playoff push?

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Monday dropped charges against Bijan Kian, a onetime business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn who had been accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the Turkish government. Prosecutors alleged that Kian and Flynn, who were partners in an entity called the Flynn Intel Group, were acting at Turkey’s behest when they undertook a project to discredit exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen. Among other factors, he cited evidence that an actual conspiracy involved Flynn and Alptekin, with Kian excluded from the arrangement. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia declined to comment on why prosecutors decided to drop the case. Flynn, who received a presidential pardon in 2020, became a chief promoter of Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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☆ Al Ain Adventure: Abu Dhabi has built a white water river in the middle of a scorching desert
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Bijan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi CNN —“Back! Al Ain Adventure ParkAl Ain Adventure Park has gained international recognition as a hub for sports professionals seeking to hone their skills in various disciplines. Al Ain Adventure ParkMaintaining a water park in the middle of a desert environment poses unique challenges that require meticulous upkeep and careful management. Al Ain Adventure Park reopened in December 2022 after a three-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Al Ain Adventure Park aims to offer a unique experience where action-packed water sports can coexist in the UAE’s harsh desert climate.

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PinnedQuarterbacks, top-10 trades and a bull market for running backs headlined the first round of this year’s N.F.L. The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at No. After the Texans picked Stroud, they struck again, leaping from pick No. One unexpected development was the move toward running backs, a position that has been devalued in the N.F.L. But teams picked other quarterbacks or filled other needs, this year’s reminder that pre-draft speculation is just that.

NFL Draft coverage will be provided by ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network on TV, and you can also live stream coverage on the free ad-supported NFL Channel. How to watch the NFL Draft in the USYou can watch the NFL Draft on multiple TV channels, including ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. In addition, the NFL is also providing free streaming coverage of the NFL Draft through the NFL Channel on the NFL app. A VPN will let you watch the NFL Channel's free live stream of the NFL Draft no matter where you are, while also giving you a more secure internet connection. ET NFL Channel, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network2023 NFL Draft first-round orderWhile there are 32 NFL teams, only 31 picks will be made in the first round.

☆ U.S. Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Family of Man Killed by Park Police Officers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-21 | by ( Eduardo Medina | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The family of a Virginia man who was fatally shot by U.S. Park Police in 2017 has agreed to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit against the government for $5 million, according to a court filing on Friday. The expected settlement, which awaits final approval by a judge, came nearly six years after Bijan Ghaisar, 25, of McLean, Va., was shot five times by two U.S. Park Police officers who had chased his car on George Washington Memorial Parkway after a fender-bender. Mr. Ghaisar’s parents, James and Kelly Ghaisar, will receive $3.75 million, and their lawyers will get $1.25 million, according to court records. Mr. Ghaisar’s parents could not be reached for comment on Friday evening, and their lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

☆ German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

German language requirements for citizenship would also be eased for members of the so-called "Gastarbeiter" generation, many of them Turkish, who came to Germany in the 1950s and 1960s as migrant workers. It would also be made easier to study or obtain qualifications in Germany, he said. Scholz defended allowing immigrants to hold dual citizenship, arguing that "belonging and identity are not a zero-sum game." The secretary-general of the FDP, the junior partner in coalition with the SPD and environmentalist Greens, has spoken out against the plan. Faeser played down differences in the coalition and said that all parties had signed up to the plan in their coalition agreement.

China became Germany's single biggest trade partner in 2016. A recent survey by the Ifo think-tank found that nearly half of German industrial firms now rely on significant inputs from China. But Scholz's trip comes at a time of growing concern in the West - particularly in Germany's top security ally, the United States - about China's trade practices, human rights record and territorial ambitions. FDP General Secretary Bijan Djir-Sarai called the decision "naive" and criticized the timing of Scholz's trip to China as "deeply unfortunate". But the German chancellor declined Macron's offer, the sources said.

☆ Analysis: Falling demand for COVID boosters puts price hikes on the table
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Michael Erman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Last year, many on Wall Street were estimating the number of COVID-19 shots would be in line with the annual flu vaccine, which is the vaccine market leader with more than 160 million shots per year in the United States and 600 million shots globally. A recent poll by Kaiser Family Foundation found that two-thirds of American adults do not plan on getting a COVID vaccine soon. He added that instances of COVID infections in those who have been vaccinated has left many to question the effectiveness of the vaccine. The companies could make up for some of the weaker demand with price increases. That would mean annual revenue of $3 billion to $5 billion over the long-term for a company like Moderna, he added.

☆ $57 billion Millennium just tapped a Goldman Sachs alum to build out its Miami tech hub as the battle for talent in the Sunshine State heats up
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Alyson Velati | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Millennium Management has tapped Olga Naumovich to lead its technology team in Miami. The war for local investing and tech talent is heating up as more hedge funds move South. Izzy Englander's $57 billion Millennium Management has tapped Olga Naumovich to lead its technology build-out in Miami, a source familiar with the hedge fund's plans told Insider. "I can see how there would be an increased demand for tech talent as firms start to run their footprint there." "Needless to say, the market for technology talent is intensely competitive at this time," Englander said.

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