INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For the second straight season, the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to SoFi Stadium with a lengthy winning streak and a team that looks like one of the best in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams (5-5) couldn't do much to slow them down last season, but they'll try again Sunday night with a young team that hopes to get where the Eagles (8-2) are already standing — atop their division with a six-game winning streak. Philadelphia also made this road trip in October 2023 for a meeting of the previous two NFC champions, and the unbeaten Eagles held on for a 23-14 victory despite failing to score a touchdown in the second half. Jalen Hurts passed for 303 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 72 yards and another score, while Jalen Carter sacked Matthew Stafford twice while the Eagles prevented LA from crossing midfield in the second half. “I just remember that they do a great job of controlling the game,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “They shortened the game, and that’s been a consistent theme that they do an excellent job of. I remember feeling like that’s a good team, and we had our chances, but they certainly made it difficult for us and they earned that win.” Philadelphia comes into the rematch on extra rest after beating Washington 26-18 in a Thursday night game. The young Rams have won four of their past five , but they haven't managed the consistency necessary to become an elite team. Strength against strength The Eagles’ NFL-best defense includes one of the league’s best cornerback duos in Darius Slay and rookie Quinyon Mitchell. The Rams’ offense is built around Stafford’s ability to get the ball to Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, two of the NFL’s top wideouts. That dual matchup should determine whether the Rams can score enough points to keep up with Philadelphia. “Their personnel is as good as it gets, as far as we’ve seen,” Stafford said of the Eagles defense. “I've just watched them from afar. It’s impressive what you see on tape. They do a really nice job of disguising their looks and giving you a bunch of things to look at.” Defensive rookie dynamos The game also features the two front-runners for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Mitchell is widely considered the top rookie cornerback in the league, but Los Angeles edge rusher Jared Verse is the consensus favorite for the award so far after his dynamic start to the season with 4 1/2 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Hurts expected to play Hurts is expected to play Sunday after being limited in practice this week by an ankle injury. He said the limited practice was part of a program put together by the Eagles to strengthen his recovery with extra days off. He also cleared concussion protocol after his head was spiked into the ground against Washington. Hurts has 2,197 yards passing with 12 TDs and five interceptions. Thanks in large part to the “tush push,” Hurts has 11 rushing TDs. “It’s not necessarily about all health,” Hurts said. “I think it’s a mentality where we are. We’re in a phase of the year where things could have very easily, well, they didn’t end the way we wanted to (last season). So that’s in the back of my mind as we enter this phase and putting an emphasis on finishing strong, putting ourselves in a good place.” Just for kicks The Eagles remain confident in kicker Jake Elliott as he comes off perhaps the worst game of his career, missing two field goals and an extra point against Washington. Elliott signed a four-year, $24 million extension in March, but he has already missed five field-goal attempts this season. He holds the franchise record with seven field goals of 50 yards or more in a season, but has missed all four attempts from 50-plus in 2024. “It’s funny with Jake, he’s such a competitor and such a good kicker, you almost take it a little bit for granted when he’s out there; it’s an automatic,” special teams coach Michael Clay said. “But I have such supreme confidence in Jake. At times, it’s just not your day. We’d be probably a little bit more on edge if the ball was sprayed all over the place.” Here we go again? The Eagles are rolling with six straight wins out of the bye, and only Detroit has a better record in the NFC. But Philly fans know better than to expect good times ahead after the Eagles turned a 10-1 start last season into a 1-5 finish and a playoff loss in the wild-card round. So why should anyone expect the Eagles to keep it together this season instead of collapsing yet again? “I think we’ve got some really good teammates and coaches. Everyone is just so locked in to becoming better,” coach Nick Sirianni said. “I do feel like that, that everyone is locked in to becoming better. I felt that way last year, too. Don’t get me wrong. It didn’t work. There were things that happened last year that we feel like we’ve corrected, that we’re on the right track.” AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston in Philadelphia contributed. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLwolfy casino avis 。

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Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of HealthThe market has been infatuated with Nvidia for a few years now. So much so that this month, it has once again become the largest company in the world by market capitalization, with a net worth of more than $3.5 trillion. The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been a huge benefit to the business, and with the stock up more than 10x in just a few short years, it would be understandable for investors who didn't get in earlier to think they missed the boat. So what's an investor to do now if they want to open a new position that will let them ride the AI wave? One promising AI stock that has taken a tumble this year is Applied Materials ( AMAT -0.49% ) . The semiconductor equipment maker is getting hit due to a slowdown in sales to China, but smart investors will know that this is just a temporary headwind for a business with a wide moat. Here's why now is the time to buy the dip on Applied Materials. Applied Materials: The machines that make the machines Many investors know by now that Nvidia -- like numerous other companies -- designs computer chips that are used extensively in modern life. From data centers to smartphones to virtual reality glasses, the world is powered by semiconductors. Building advanced semiconductors takes a lot of innovation, and making them progressively smaller and more powerful requires intricate and advanced machines. This is where Applied Materials steps in. Without getting into the nitty-gritty details, the company produces the equipment and software that semiconductor manufacturers use to package, etch, and form their chips. Its technology allows fabricators to produce chips with higher performance, lower electricity consumption, and a smaller surface area -- attributes prized in the semiconductor industry. Given how important these factors are in building chips, Applied Materials is able to charge a lot for its machines and the service contracts that come with them. Over the last four reported quarters, it has generated $27 billion in revenue from customers around the globe. Free cash flow growth, falling shares outstanding Applied Materials' financial performance has been phenomenal over the long term. Its free cash flow over the last four quarters was $7.5 billion, and it has been cash-flow positive over every 12-month period in the 21st century. Even though Applied Materials operates in a cyclical industry, it has been able to consistently generate positive cash flow due to how important its machines are to manufacturers. With all the cash coming into the business, the company has been able to repurchase a lot of stock. Since 2003, it has reduced its outstanding share count by more than 50%, which helped it grow its earnings per share (EPS) and free cash flow per share . For investors, these are two of the most important metrics to track as they are what create shareholder value over the long term. Free cash flow per share is up by almost 800% over the last 10 years. ACHR Operating Income (TTM) data by YCharts. Why you should buy the dip on Applied Materials stock Investors have sold off Applied Materials stock due to its sharply declining China revenue in its latest fiscal quarter. During its fiscal Q4, which ended Oct. 27, its China revenue fell to $2.1 billion compared to $3 billion in the same period a year ago. Semiconductor manufacturers in China are ordering a lot of machines due to threatened or existing export restrictions from the United States. Investors see those trade restrictions as a major headwind for a segment that accounted for 30% of Applied Materials revenue last quarter. While this is a concern in the short term, the world will need more computer chips regardless of where they are manufactured. If the tools to make them are less available to companies operating in China, then their production will happen in other nations. But Applied Materials will still find demand for its highly sought-after machines. After the recent sell-off, Applied Materials is now trading more than 33% below its all-time high. Its stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 20 and a forward P/E of 17.7, based on analyst estimates -- well below the S&P 500 index's average P/E of 30. For a company that should grow along with the booming semiconductor market, these earnings ratios seem far too cheap. So buy up some shares of Applied Materials stock on this dip, and hold onto them for the long haul.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Gilliam made field goals of 42, 29 and 30 yards and Alabama State beat Prairie View A&M 9-6 on Saturday to secure a third straight winning season under coach Eddie Robinson. The last time Alabama State had three straight winnings seasons was under coach Reggie Barlow, who had five consecutive from 2010-15. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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OTTAWA: The Pakistan High Commission, Ottawa in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab and State Bank of Pakistan hosted a comprehensive webinar here Saturday, to engage with the vibrant Pakistani diaspora across Canada. This initiative aimed to provide valuable insights into the benefits and opportunities offered by the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), a flagship programme by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with commercial banks in Pakistan. The panelists who attended the session included Shah Faisal Kakar, Acting High Commissioner; Syed Ali Raza, Head of PRI, State Bank of Pakistan; Nofel Daud, Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Punjab; Salman Saeed, Head of Home Remittances, RDA & FDA Division; Ishtiak Ahmed Akil, Consul General, Montreal; Khalil Ahmed Bajwa, Consul General, Toronto; Ghulam Hussain, Acting Consul General, Vancouver; and Altamash Janjua, Trade and Investment Counsellor, Canada. The webinar highlighted the integral role of the Canadian Pakistani community, which comprises over half a million individuals contributing significantly to diverse sectors such as finance, technology, healthcare, and economic development. Their professional success has driven a robust demand for financial products that facilitate seamless connectivity with Pakistan’s banking and financial systems. Key highlights of the webinar included: (a) Roshan Digital Account (RDA): A digital platform enabling overseas Pakistanis to remotely open and operate personal bank accounts in Pakistan. This initiative simplifies fund transfers, supports investment in Pakistan’s real estate and stock markets, and provides tax benefits. (b) Impact of Remittances: During the fiscal year 2023-2024, Pakistan received remittances of over $30.2 billion globally, with $504.8 million originating from Canada. RDA has played a pivotal role, enabling over 735,000 accounts across 175 countries, transferring $8.9 billion and repatriating $1.67 billion. The session provided attendees with detailed insights into the programme’s features, addressing community queries and showcasing the immense trust and enthusiasm of overseas Pakistanis in contributing to their homeland’s economic growth. During the question-and-answer session, queries from the Pakistani community were responded by Salman Saeed. The Pakistan Mission expressed gratitude to the community for their unwavering commitment to Pakistan and reiterated its dedication to strengthening this bond through continuous engagement and support. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024The Inside Scoop On The First Ever Electric Vehicle To Hit The Rose Bowl ParadeABC projects that Democrat Adam Gray will win the race for California's 13th Congressional District , unseating incumbent Republican John Duarte and flipping the final unresolved seat in the 2024 election. With all 435 House races projected, ABC News estimates Republicans will hold 220 seats and Democrats 215 in the 119th Congress. But it's not clear how vacancies -- or, illness or other absences -- will impact the day-to-day division of power when the House convenes on Jan. 3. President-elect Donald Trump initially tapped three House Republicans for positions in his upcoming administration: Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik. Gaetz has already resigned from Congress and withdrew last month from consideration to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. And though he won reelection to his seat last month, he said he won't serve another term. MORE | Democrat Adam Gray projected to win California's 13th Congressional District Republicans could have a 217-215 majority while their seats are vacant -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- and special elections to fill those seats can take months to complete. In this case, any single Republican can hold Johnson hostage: Losing just one Republican on a vote would result in a 216-216 tie. The speaker acknowledged the thin majority, which could pose a challenge in passing Trump's agenda. "Well, just like we do every day here, we've developed an expertise in that. We know how to work with a small majority. That's our custom now," Johnson said. "So, yes -- do the math. We can, we have nothing to spare. But all of our members know that we talked about that today, as we do constantly, that this is a team effort that we've got to all row in the same direction." But several elderly Democrats have missed votes recently, which could give Republicans a little more breathing room next year. In California's 13th District, Duarte conceded to Gray on Tuesday, according to the Turlock Journal. "I'm a citizen legislator, and I didn't plan on being in Congress forever," Duarte told the newspaper. "But whenever I think I can make a difference, I'll consider public service in different forms, including running for Congress again." Gray released a victory statement on X Tuesday evening, extending his gratitude and saying the "final results confirm this district is ready for independent and accountable leadership that always puts the Valley's people ahead of partisan politics." ABC News' Marilyn Heck and Benjamin Siegel contributed to this report.

Alabama State tops Prairie View to secure a third straight winning season under coach Eddie RobinsonOne day after Danny Hurley’s meltdown against Memphis made national headlines , No. 2 UConn lost again. The two-time defending national champion Huskies will play in the 7th-place game in the Maui Invitational after falling to Colorado, 73-72, in Maui. The Huskies will face either Iowa State or Dayton on Wednesday. “Colorado, what.a great upset over UConn after the difficult game they had against Michigan State yesterday,” ESPN’s Jay Bilas said on air. Hurley did have to be restrained by associate head coach Kimani Young with 18 seconds remaining when no over-the-back foul was called on Colorado’s Trevor Baskin against Liam McNeeley that was similar to the one that was called on McNeeley in overtime of the Memphis game. Hurley was not fined or suspended following Monday’s meltdown in which he told an official he was a “f--king joke” with the Memphis game tied at 92. UConn ended up losing 99-97 in overtime. Oh and Dan Hurley handled it well again pic.twitter.com/n0k2qbpZ6r For Colorado, Andrej Jakimovski scored on a straight line drive layup to push the Buffaloes ahead 73-72 with 5.9 seconds remaining. “They’re not gonna win games if they can’t guard the basketball, and they’re not going to win games if Alex Karaban goes 1-for-8,” Seth Greenberg said on air. Andrej called game. 📺ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/Dnhf5hAjgz After a UConn timeout, Hassan Diarra missed a desperation 3-pointer as time expired. Jaylin Stewart made a putback off a Diarra miss that was tapped toward Stewart by Alex Karaban to push the score to 72-69 with 1:29 remaining. Elijah Malone (20 points) hit a layup to cut it to 72-71 with about a minute remaining. McNeeley, whose stock is rising with NBA scouts, finished with a team-best 20 points for UConn, including 4-of-6 from deep. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Adam Zagoria is a freelance reporter who covers Seton Hall and NJ college basketball for NJ Advance Media. You may follow him on Twitter @ AdamZagoria and check out his Website at ZAGSBLOG.com .

The Patriots released starting left guard Michael Jordan on Tuesday. Head coach Jerod Mayo hinted that lineup changes would be coming this week, and Jordan, who’s started 11 games through 12 weeks including Sunday’s 34-15 loss to the Dolphins, is out. To take his place on the 53-man roster, the Patriots claimed guard Lester Cotton off waivers from the Dolphins. Cotton, 28, has appeared in 32 career games with nine starts. He started his career with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama in 2019. He’s been with the Dolphins since 2022. Jordan ranks 75th out of 82 qualified guards with a 51.5 overall PFF grade this season. He’s allowed three sacks and 23 total pressures. He now must pass through waivers since it’s after the NFL trade deadline. Cotton has played just 61 snaps this season, earning a 67.0 PFF grade. He started at left guard and right guard last season for the Dolphins. With Jordan off the roster, the Patriots have five possibilities to start at left guard in Week 13 against the Colts: Sidy Sow, Cole Strange, Tyrese Robinson, rookie Layden Robinson and Cotton. Layden Robinson, who has been spotted taking reps at left guard in practice, has started six games this season. Strange is still on the PUP list as he returns from a knee injury suffered late last season. Sow filled in for Demontrey Jacobs at right tackle after the latter was benched last week. Tyrese Robinson was signed off the Vikings’ practice squad earlier this month.