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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) leads his teammates onto the field before kickoff against Florida, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LSU and Oklahoma have met three times in their storied histories — but never in Tiger Stadium. That will change at 6 p.m. Saturday, when the Tigers (7-4) and Sooners (6-5) meet to wrap up their regular seasons. Because Oklahoma upset Alabama last week, both teams are bowl eligible, with hopes of ending their disappointing years on a positive note. Can LSU run the ball efficiently? It did last week, when a productive rushing attack keyed a bounce-back win over Vanderbilt. But Oklahoma's defense is a different challenge. The Sooners have one of the 20 best rushing defenses in the country. Follow along here for live updates and analysis from the final game before the Tigers begins their preparation for a bowl game and turn the page to an important offseason. Pregame Updates 4:40 p.m. — LSU left guard Garrett Dellinger (ankle) is out. He has not played since Oct. 26, when he suffered a high ankle sprain in the Tigers' loss to Texas A&M. LSU listed him as questionable this week on its availability report. 4:30 p.m. — Here's a pre-game read on LSU receiver CJ Daniels , who's inspired by his mom’s epilepsy fight and wants to spread awareness of the neurological disorder. Check it out here .None

Fat Joe Offers Horrific Take on NBA Centers, Disrespects Shaquille O'Neal, Others in ProcessEVERY girl knows the frustration of leaving the house without anything to tie up your hair. This can be particularly annoying if you were planning a workout but don't worry, your gym gear might hold the answer. In a Reddit post , one user shared their shock at learning that there are hair bands hidden on most fitness tops. The poster used an emoji to show how mind-blown they were by the discovery. Available on most workout jumpers or jackets, the hidden hair band is actually right under your nose. In fact, you've likely fidgeted with it between sets or on your way home from a run. However, most people don't even know that the handy feature is available. The Redditor revealed that the zipper pull on your jacket likely contains a small elastic. This is designed to be easily removed from your jacket and repurposed as a hair tie. You can then re-tie it to your zipper once you are finished using it in your hair. While the poster shared an example on their Scuba gear, the hidden hair tie is available on a variety of brands, including Lululemon. "I'm sure most of y'all already knew this and I'm super late to the game," the Redditor wrote. "But I just saw on the website, as I happened to be wearing my Scuba half-zip, that one of the features of all the scuba hoodies are the emergency hair tie." The unnamed user went on to describe the design feature as "so cool." Reddit users shared their thoughts on the hack in the comments section. "And the hair ties can be purchased as a replacement zipper pull if yours ever break," wrote one reader. "Oh wow. I was today year's old when I learned this," said another person. "It’s the same on Define jackets! Such a cute little feature!" commented a third Redditor. "Lots of the jackets and some of the bags come with these emergency ties! It’s great," wrote another commenter. "Oh my God! Thanks for sharing it. Great to know that," said one reader. "Oh my God, I had no idea! I’m going to check my bags and hoodies now," commented another person. "This has been around since the early 2000s," wrote one Reddit user.

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James, Quigley and Hayes combine for 59 points as No. 20 NC State women beat Coastal Carolina 89-68On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . Saquon Barkley has become the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. There’s no better home run hitter playing football right now. Barkley had touchdown runs of 72 and 70 yards for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. He now has five runs of 50-plus yards this season and is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley’s historic performance against the Rams — his 255 yards set a team record — captivated a national audience and turned him into a fan favorite for the AP NFL MVP award. He’s not the betting favorite, however. Josh Allen has the best odds at plus-150, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook. Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is next at plus-250 followed by Barkley at plus-400. Running backs have won the award 18 times, including three-time winner Jim Brown, who was the AP’s first NFL MVP in 1957. Quarterbacks have dominated the award, winning it 45 times. Only three players who weren’t QBs or RBs have been MVP. It takes a special season for a non-QB to win it mainly because the offense goes through the signal caller. Quarterbacks handle the ball every offensive snap, run the show and get the credit when things go well and the blame when it doesn’t. Adrian Peterson was the most recent non-QB to win it when he ran for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. Playing for a winning team matters, too. Nine of the past 11 winners played for a No. 1 seed with the other two winners on a No. 2 seed. The Vikings earned the sixth seed when Pederson was MVP. Barkley is a major reason why the Eagles (9-2) are leading the NFC East and only trail Detroit (10-1) by one game for the top spot in the conference. Does he have a realistic chance to win the MVP award? Kicker Mark Moseley was the MVP in the strike-shortened 1982 season when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 16 of 19 extra points in nine games for Washington. If voters once selected a kicker, everyone has a chance, especially a game-changer such as Barkley. Defensive tackle Alan Page was the MVP in 1971 and linebacker Lawrence Taylor won it in 1986. Running back Christian McCaffrey finished third in voting last year and wide receiver Justin Jefferson placed fifth in 2022. The Offensive Player of the Year award and Defensive Player of the Year award recognize the best all-around players on both sides of the ball, allowing voters to recognize non-QBs if they choose. Wide receivers and running backs have won the AP OPOY award seven times over the past 11 seasons. McCaffrey was the 2023 winner. The AP’s new voting format introduced in 2022 also gives non-QBs a better opportunity to get MVP recognition. Voter submit their top five picks for each award, with a weighted point system. Previously, voters made one choice for each award. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league vote for MVP and seven other awards. The awards are based on regular-season performance. The Chiefs (10-1) and Bills (9-2) already are in position to lock up postseason berths right after Thanksgiving. Kansas City clinches a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas on Black Friday and a loss by Miami on Thursday night, or a win plus a loss by Denver on Monday night. Buffalo can wrap up a fifth straight AFC East title with a victory over San Francisco on Sunday and a loss by the Dolphins. It’s not a given that the Dallas Cowboys will be looking for a new head coach after this season. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday on local radio that Mike McCarthy could end up getting a contract extension. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left,” Jones said. McCarthy led the Cowboys (4-7) to three straight 12-win seasons, but they went 1-3 in the playoffs and haven’t reached the NFC championship game since winning the Super Bowl 29 years ago. Injuries have contributed to the team’s struggles this season, but Dallas was just 3-5 before Dak Prescott was lost for the rest of the season. The Cowboys upset Washington last week and their next four games are against teams that currently have losing records. If they somehow end up 9-8 or even 8-9, Jones could make a case for keeping McCarthy. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Fourteen of the 18 NBA teams who played Monday night scored 100 points or more. Eight of the nine teams that won did so with 100-plus points in their favor. That included Knicks who totaled 145 points against the Nuggets, the Thunder who racked up 130 points over the Kings and the Mavericks who finished with 129 vs. the Hawks. But not the Magic . Not Jamahl Mosley ‘s squad that, in an 11-point win, didn’t crack 100 and held their opponent to fewer than 85. Orlando , without three opening night starters in Paolo Banchero (torn right abdominal muscle), Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Jalen Suggs (left hamstring strain), improved to 8-0 when limiting opponents to less than100 points in its 95-84 win against the Hornets on the road. Charlotte (6-11) entered the contest averaging 110.6 points and Monday’s result marked just the third time (in 17 games) that it didn’t score at least 100. Perhaps more impressive, Orlando (12-7) is now responsible for two of those three sub-100 performances by the Hornets (Minnesota is the other team). For reference, the Magic are 4-7 when opposing teams score 100 or more. Relying on its defense is how Orlando has won games since Banchero’s abdominal injury Oct. 30 at Chicago. And, until his return and likely after it, defense is simply how the Magic will have to continue to win. Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic leaned on defense to win at Hornets “We have the personnel,” said guard Cole Anthony who scored 16 points off the bench after Gary Harris exited Monday’s contest in the first quarter and didn’t return with a left hamstring strain. “We shot 39% from the floor as a team. It’s hard to win games like that, but we just did that. “We can compete with anyone in the league,” he added. “That’s just what I believe. We’ve proved that and we’re going to continue to prove that.” Anthony’s effort off the bench was a part of a larger one in which the reserves outscored Charlotte’s 53-15. They also outscored their own starters 53-42. Charlotte’s LaMelo Bell had 44. But for Anthony, in particular, his performance that included a team-high 8 rebounds with 4 assists could bode well for the Magic moving forward. Harris is out for for Wednesday’s game vs. Bulls (7-11). Suggs and Carter are not listed on the injury report, meaning the latter is set to return after missing the past 12 games. Chicago played at Washington on the first night of a back-to-back Tuesday. Monday’s contest was just Anthony’s second scoring in double figures after he fell out of Orlando’s rotation. But even in limited action, Anthony has remained consistent with his work in the gym and his teammates have noticed that. “He’s a professional,” forward Jonathan Isaac said. “This league is not easy. Sometimes it’s just not your night. And sometimes you don’t have the opportunity for it to be your night. “But he’s kept his head down and waited for the right opportunity and it happened to be this game. He’s a big reason why we won this game.” In a stretch where Magic need all hands on deck to help Franz Wagner find ways to win, Anthony potentially getting back on track consistently on offense — where he’s shot a career-low 36.2% from the field — only helps. “I put a lot of work in,” he said. “And when stuff don’t go your way, it’s hard to sometimes cope with that. But I’ve just been trying to do what I can to stay ready. I’d love to do it again.” Jason Beede can be reached at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com Up next ... Magic vs. Bulls When: 7, Wednesday, Kia Center TV: FanDuel Sports Network FloridaCardinals' Kyler Murray faces Patriots for 1st time since his ACL injury against them 2 years ago

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Staff reporter Chinese courier giant SF Holding priced its shares at HK$34.3 - the mid-range of its offer price - raising HK$5.83 billion and making it the second-largest listing in the city so far this year. If the over-allotment option is exercised, the total fundraising will increase to HK$6.7 billion. SF's sale exceeded the HK$5.4 billion raised by Horizon Robotics (9660) last month and is second after Midea's (0300) initial public offering which was worth HK$31 billion. It is scheduled to start trading on Wednesday. SF's A shares dipped 2.2 percent to 41.16 yuan (HK$44.19) apiece last Friday, 28.8 percent higher than the offer price. SF offered 170 million shares at a price range between HK$32.3 and HK$36.3 apiece. It attracted HK$47.3 billion in margin loans for 16.15 million shares, making the retail tranche 79 times oversubscribed. For the book-building in Hong Kong, SF asked for a minimum investment of HK$7,332.2 per board lot of 200 shares. SF said 45 percent of net proceeds will be used to strengthen its international and cross-border logistics capabilities, and 35 percent will be used to research and develop advanced technologies and digital solutions, upgrade supply chain and logistics services and implement green initiatives. The remaining 10 percent of funds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Meanwhile, two more mainland companies will close their book-building. Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering ends its share sale today, with the retail tranche 48 times oversubscribed and freezing funds worth HK$2.74 billion as of last Friday. And Mokingran Jewellery closes its books tomorrow, with the retail tranche twice oversubscribed after attracting HK$195 million in margin loans.None

Simmons scores 19 as Gardner-Webb takes down SE Louisiana 73-69DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ndewedo Newbury scored 21 points as San Francisco beat Fordham 85-64 on Tuesday. Newbury shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Dons (5-2). Marcus Williams scored 19 points while going 8 of 12 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added five assists. Junjie Wang shot 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points. Jackie Johnson III finished with 17 points for the Rams (3-5). Fordham also got 11 points and two steals from Jahmere Tripp. Josh Rivera finished with 10 points. San Francisco led 45-29 at halftime, with Newbury racking up 12 points. San Francisco extended its lead to 60-36 during the second half, fueled by a 12-1 scoring run. Williams scored a team-high 12 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Quest Partners LLC cut its holdings in IQVIA Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:IQV – Free Report ) by 55.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,070 shares of the medical research company’s stock after selling 2,550 shares during the period. Quest Partners LLC’s holdings in IQVIA were worth $491,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its position in shares of IQVIA by 733.3% in the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 125 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares during the period. Opal Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in IQVIA during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP acquired a new position in IQVIA during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Park Place Capital Corp bought a new stake in IQVIA in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in IQVIA in the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors own 89.62% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In IQV has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen decreased their target price on IQVIA from $270.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on IQVIA from $270.00 to $265.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on IQVIA from $280.00 to $265.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 4th. Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of IQVIA from $286.00 to $265.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 4th. Finally, BTIG Research reduced their price objective on shares of IQVIA from $290.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 1st. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $256.50. Insider Activity at IQVIA In related news, insider Eric Sherbet sold 1,300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $246.33, for a total value of $320,229.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 19,536 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,812,302.88. This trade represents a 6.24 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website . 1.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. IQVIA Trading Up 2.1 % Shares of IQV opened at $201.82 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.81. The company has a market cap of $36.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.49, a PEG ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.51. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $222.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $227.16. IQVIA Holdings Inc. has a 52-week low of $187.62 and a 52-week high of $261.73. About IQVIA ( Free Report ) IQVIA Holdings Inc engages in the provision of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Technology & Analytics Solutions, Research & Development Solutions, and Contract Sales & Medical Solutions. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding IQV? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for IQVIA Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:IQV – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for IQVIA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for IQVIA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its online beginnings. Instead of an either-or, the two movies ultimately complemented and boosted one another at the box office. This combination of images shows promotional art for "Gladiator II," left, and "Wicked." And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, “Saw Patrol” ). This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked” opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic “Gladiator II.” Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: “Wickiator,” “Wadiator,” “Gladwick” and even the eyebrow raising “Gladicked” have all been suggested. “'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.” As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging muscles. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Theaters big and small are also pulling out the stops with movie-themed tie-ins. B&B Theaters will have Roman guards tearing tickets at some locations and Maximus popcorn tubs. Marcus Theaters is doing Oz photo ops and friendship bracelet-making. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong aspect (beware, though, not all theaters are embracing this) and the punny drinks like “Defying Gravi-Tea.” This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film "Wicked." “Rather than it being in competition, I think they’re in conversation,” “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal said. “This industry needs a shot in the arm. Those films gave it last year. We hope to do it this year.” And the hope is that audiences will flock to theaters to be part of this moment as well. It's a sorely needed influx of could-be blockbusters into a marketplace that's still at an 11% deficit from last year and down 27.2% from 2019, according to data from Comscore. “Competition is good for the marketplace. It’s good for consumers,” said Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “Having two great movies coming out at the same time is simply a multiplier effect.” “Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few weeks ago) and “Gladiator II” pegged for the $65 million range. “Barbenheimer” shattered its projections last July. Going into that weekend, “Barbie” had been pegged for $90 million and “Oppenheimer” around $40 million. Ultimately, they brought in a combined $244 million in that first outing, and nearly $2.4 billion by the end of their runs. It’s possible “Glicked” will exceed expectations, too. And it has the advantage of another behemoth coming close behind: “Moana 2,” which opens just five days later on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. “Glickedana” triple feature anyone? This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Paul Mescal in a scene from "Gladiator II." “These are 10 important days,” O'Leary said. “It’s going to show the moviegoing audience that there’s a lot of compelling stuff out there for them to see.” There are infinite caveats to the imperfect comparison to “Barbenheimer,” as well. “Wicked” is a “Part One.” Musicals carry their own baggage with moviegoers, even those based on wildly successful productions (ahem, “Cats”). “Gladiator II” got a head start and opened internationally last weekend. In fact, in the U.K. it played alongside “Paddington in Peru,” where that double was pegged “Gladdington.” “Gladiator” reviews, while positive, are a little more divided than the others. And neither directors Ridley Scott nor Jon M. Chu has the built-in box office cache that Christopher Nolan’s name alone carries at the moment. The new films also cost more than “Barbie” ($145 million) and “Oppenheimer” ($100 million). According to reports, “Gladiator II” had a $250 million price tag; “Wicked” reportedly cost $150 million to produce (and that does not include the cost of the second film, due next year). The narrative, though, has shifted away from “who will win the weekend.” Earlier this year, Chu told The Associated Press that he loves that this is a moment where “we can root for all movies all the time.” Close behind are a bevy of Christmas releases with double feature potential, but those feel a little more niche. There’s the remake of “Nosferatu,” the Nicole Kidman kink pic “Babygirl” and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The internet can’t even seem to decide on its angle for that batch of contenders, and none exactly screams blockbuster. Sometimes the joy is just in the game, however. Some are sticking with the one-name mashup (“Babyratu”); others are suggesting that the fact that two of the movies feature real-life exes (Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp) is enough reason for a double feature. And getting people talking is half the battle. When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting. Last summer, Malibu's iconic blonde faced off against Cillian Murphy and the hydrogen bomb in the unforgettable "Barbenheimer" double feature. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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