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Jay-Z accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13 year old girl in 2000 along with Sean Diddy combs

Jay-Z the star rapper and businessman whose name is Shawn Carter was accused in lawsuit Sunday of raping a 13 year old girl in 2000 allegedly along with Sean Diddy Combs,

The federal lawsuit was filed in October in Southern District of New York listing Combs as defendant. It was refiled Sunday to include Carter.

The anonymous accuser identified as Jane Doe said the attack happened after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards after party.

Carter called the allegations idiotic in a lengthy statement Sunday evening and alleged that Buzbee was engaged in unprofessional behavior.

“These allegation are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint not civil on. Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away would you not agree? Carter said in statement to NBC.

The lawsuit claims that in 2000 when Doe was 13 Combs and Carter raped her at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

A spokesman for the US Attorney Office for the Southern District of New York decline to comment on whether the office is pursuing the case.

Buzbee has filed several lawsuits in latest months all have withheld their complainants names accusing Combs of assault and rape.

This is first suit in which he has name other high profile defendant.

Federal prosecutors in New York criminally charged Combs in September with racketeering sex trafficking and other attacks and he is behind bars at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center after he was denied bail for third time last month.

His trial is schedule for May 5.

In a statement legal rep. for Combs called the suits shameless publicity stunts designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them lies have been spread about Mr.Combs.

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As his legal team has said before Mr Combs has full confidence in facts and integrity of judicial process.

In court the truth will prevail Mr. Combs sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone man or woman minor or adult.

The lawsuit claims that in 2000 when Doe was 13, Combs and Carter raped her at house party after MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

Prosecutor said in court hearing past month they are in process of potentially bringing more charges against Combs in superseding indictment.

Carter received a letter from Plaintiff counsel requesting a mediation to resolve this matter.

Carter said in his statement Sunday “You have made a terrible error in judgement thinking that all celebrities are the same”

“I am not from your world I am a young man who made it out of the project of Brooklyn. We do not play these types of games. We have strict codes and honor.”

The lawsuit adds a friend dropped her off at the VMAs at Radio City Music Hall.

She did not have ticket. She approached limousine drivers to try to gain access to show or an after party.

One driver the lawsuit says told her that he worked for Combs and that she fit What Diddy was looking for

He invited her to a party after the show and told her to return to his car later in evening after he transported Carter and Combs the suit says.

The driver picked her up the suit say and after 20 minutes they arrived at a white house with U shaped drive away. the suit says.

She had to sign a document she believe was nondisclosure agreement on arrival and did not get a copy to enter the party which suit says was filed with celebrities and people doing marijuana and cocaine.

She was offered a drink that made her feel woozy lightheaded and felt she needed to lie down the suit says and she went into room to rest.

The suit says Combs and Carter entered the room with Combs saying “You are ready to party.

She alleges Carter removed her clothes held her down and raped her while Combs and unnamed female celebrity watched. She says Combs also raped her Carter and woman looked on.

The suit says that she was able to resist being forced to perform oral sex on Combs by hitting him in neck and that he stopped.

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The accuser is claiming damages. The lawsuit is filed under New York Victims of Gender Violence Protection Act.

The alleged assault the suit say she grabbed her clothes and left.

She made her way to gas station she called her father it says.

Mega trucking company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

A mega trucking and shipping services company files Chapter 11 to wind down affiliates and restructure its debt.

The trucking, logistic and shipping sector has been facing a recession since March 2022.

Financial problem among these companies forcing multiple to file for bankruptcy.

Great Freight recession is ending more mega trucking companies have been moving for bankruptcy court.

The list of recent trucking and shipping companies filing for bankruptcy includes Miami, Fla based Star Transportation PA and five affiliates that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov 1 to recognize businesses.

Illinois shipping company Mighty  Move Transportation which operated with 70 power units and 75 drivers on Oct 24 filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in US Bankruptcy Court for Northern District of Illinois facing two breach of contract lawsuits.

Major trucking and shipping services company KAL Freight on Dec 5 filed for Chapter 11 protection to wind down failing affiliates and restructure its business.

The debtor which is 100% owned by Kalvinder Singh listed $100 million to $500 million in liabilities and assets including about $313 million funded debt.

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The Fontana Calif based transportation and logistic company filed its petition in US Bankruptcy Court for Southern District of Texas in Houston after defaulting on debt owed to about 10 lenders.

Three Canadian entities owned by Big Rig Trailers & Leasing Inc, Big Rig Tires & Service Inc, Big Rig Partz Inc were placed into receivership on June 21 2024 in Canada under Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Irving, Texas, logistics company Sunset Logistics and affiliates on Oct 3 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate their asset and cease operation blaming a bad economy, spike costs, less freight rates.

 

Receiver Grant Thornton on Sept 6 filed for Chapter 15 protection in US.

Bankruptcy Court for Central District of California recognition of receivership as foreign main proceeding.

KAL invested heavily in trucks and trailers because of high demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Once pandemic subsided the company was overleveraged and could not meet its financial obligation.

The KAL Partz KAL Tires, KAL Trailers and KAL Aviation ventures were unsuccessful and  drain on profits.

KAL largest unsecured creditors consist of CIMC Reefer Trailer Inc owed $12.7 million Shayla S Davis Cain Law Office owed $3 million.

All Solution Insurance Agency owed $1.3 million and Continental Tie The Americas owed $1.1 million.

The debtor founded in 2014 had merged operation with other trucking companies in 2020 became unsuccessful business ventures according to declaration from company chief Restructuring Officer Bradley D Sharp of Development Specialists Inc.

The company which had 800 trucks 800 drivers and over 2,200 trailers on petition date operated its trucking company KAL Freight, trailer distributor and retailer KAL Trailers commercial tire dealer KVL Tires and truck and trailer parts company KAL Partz.

The debtor has not filed a motion seeking debtor in possession financing but it has filed motion for use of its cash collateral and to continue operate under its factoring and security agreement with Triumph Business Capital.

National Finals Rodeo 2024 has start how to watch on TV, stream

The 2024 National Finals Rodeo begin this week at the Thomas and Mack Stadium in Las Vegas.

The annual championship held by Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will last until Dec. 14.

What is NFR?

The National Finals Rodeo NFR is annual championship held by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association PRCA. The first NFR took place in 1959 in Oklahoma City.

NFR is famous as the Super Bowl of rodeo and was established to decide the world champion in calf roping, steer wrestling bull riding bareback bronc riding team roping.

Is it too late to buy tickets to the NFR?

No you can buy tickets

Where is NFR 2024?

NFR is being held this year at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

The rodeo event has been held there since 1984.

NFR extended its agreement with Las Vegas this summer to continue to host the event in Sin City until 20235.

Why is there no steer roping at NFR?

Steer roping has its own world championship contest National Finals Steer Roping put on by the PRCA.

Where can I watch the NFR?

The National Finals Rodeo 2024 will telecast on multiple channels satellite radio or streaming services according to American Hat Makers.

  • RFD TV
  • The Cowboy Channel
  • Rural Radio
  • YouTube
  • Direct TV or Dish Network

When is NFR 2024?

NFR takes place from Dec. 5-14 2024. The first performance takes place at 5:45 pm Dec. 5 and competition start at 5:45 pm following days.

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The 2024 Wrangle National Finals Rode presented by Teton Ridge airs nightly from Dec 7-14 at 5:45 pm PST 8:45 pm .

The Cowboy channel is official network partner of PRORODEO and the exclusive broadcast and streaming partner of the NFR.

The 20 year old drew a favorable matchup in Roud 3 with Northcott and Yule Rodeo Broken Arrow.

The bucking horse has only been ridden once this year when Taylor Broussard recorded 87.5 point ride at Calgary Stampede.

T.J Gray paired with bull for 88 point ride this summer at the Independence Day Rodeo in Oakley City Utah.

NFR Resistol Rookie Cooper James 19 has started sitting fourth in average.

He faces a tall task against Honeycutt Rodeo Hey Honey.

Josh Frost posted an 89 point ride on bull in May at the Take the Oath Memorial in Manti Utah,

Webb arrived in Vegas in  fourth place in PRCA. RAM World Standing with $216,607.
He was trailing regular season leader Shad Mayfield by $69,440.

Marvel Rivals launch Season 0 Doom’s Rise with 33 Heroes All Unlocked and Free to Play

The game is now available on PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox Series XIS, Epic Games Store an official website players can now jump right into Season o of this game now live across the world with all heroes unlocked and free to play at launch.

This month long start season of Marvel Rival begins with total of 33 heroes 8 maps for Quick Match and competitive mode Conquest map Rival starts with total of 33 heroes 8 maps for Quick Match.

Dooms Rise is opening season ans serves as opening chapter for chaos caused by each of Doctor Doom time experiment the Timestream Entanglement.

Players can participate in Entangled Moments seasonal event to spray rewards gallery card rewards stories upon completing tasks.

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Marvel Rivals players can look forward to selecting heroes split into three distinct roles based on unique power inclinations Strategist, Duelist and Vanguard.

Marvel Rival is powered by Unreal Engine 5 featuring Lumen Global Illumination and Chaos Destruction system alongside support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR technologies.

Marvel Rivals Galactic Tunes official Video Game Soundtrack will available on Apple Music, Youtube Music and Spotify platforms on December 6th.

The official OST features 19 tracks from game main them to track geared toward certain maps.

It includes versions of Rivals Till the End one performed by Adriana Figueroa and other by Chrissy Costanza the Luna Snow theme song Fate of Both Worlds performed by Le mon. The physical vinyl of Galactic Tune is available for preorder on Mutant.

Marvel Games and NetEase Games have launched Season o of Marvel Rivals the new Super Hero Team Based PVP Shooter lets player assemble ever evolving all star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains.

Marvel Rivals brings superhero fight experience to players by adaptive triggers and haptic feedback technology of PS5 DualSense wireless controller to deliver immersive sensations.

Players will feel changes in trigger tension dynamic vibration when heroes release skills gunfire of Punisher machine gun the tension of Hawkeye bowstring and powerful punches of Hulk.

Powerful GPU capabilities and new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology Marvel Rivals introduces a new Pro Mode on PS5 Pro.

This mode targets a stable 60 FPS and deliver higher 4k resolutions.

Lumen Global Illumination it feature support Lumen Reflections offering dynamic lighting effects for visual experiences.

PS5 PRo offers higher resolution in 120 FPS High Frame Rate Mode.

High intensity multiplayer competitive game smooth performance has been a top priority during development.

Marvel Rivals maintains a 60 FPS at 1440p resolutions by Unreal Engine 5s Lumen Global Illumination and Chaos Destruction Technology.

The combination of performance and visuals in Marvel Rivals is deliver dynamic visual effects while you engage in epic superhero fights.

For players with higher demands for experience.

Marvel Rivals provides High Frame Rate Mode running at up to 120 FPS.

It delivers ultra smooth gameplay experience with reduce input latency enhancing control precison and response.

Valkyries choose 7 international players in WNBA expansion draft

The Golden State Valkyries did not set out to shape international heavy roster through Friday WNBA expansion draft as leagues 13th franchise continues to take place.

Moving into draft head Coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin told the nonnegotiable attributes they stressed were contest high character and never satisfied mindset.

Golden state also acquired players who have made their mark in WNBA including Kayla Thornton and Kate Martin.

The Valkyries will start play in WNBA next summer and host the Los Angeles Sparks on opening day on May 16.

Before 2026 season the WNBA will hold expansion drafts for Portland and Toronto the league 14th and 15th teams.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has said she expect the league to grow to 16 teams by 2028.

End of the draft Nakase and Nyanin could not assist but be struck by their roster initial international presence.

Seven of 11 player the Valkyries selected Friday hail from outside the US.

Nakase said

“The international part that was not my mindset”

Nakase said he was excited by Fagbenle availability in draft. In 2024 the veteran Indiana Fever forward built and instant rapport with No 1 pick Caitlin Clark and broke into lineup just seven matches into season.

Fagbene defensive presence was major factor for Fever.

She played just 22 matches after suffering three injuries.

Thornton an eight year veteran assisted the New York Liberty secure their first WNBA title this past season.

She played in 11 playoff games and averaged 12,5 minutes per match the second most minutes among New York reserves.

She is one of four Valkyries draftees who won a WNBA Championship.

Nakase said

“Having championship experience is vital” you have been in those big moments you are in those big locker room meeting and those  practices that go down to little details with playoffs”

Martin who was drafted by Las Vegas Aces in 2024 is being reunited with Nakase who served as an assisant coach on Becky Hammon staff.

Martin carved out a mega role as the Aces fight multiple injuries.

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She averaged 19.3 minutes over her firs 10 matches and shot 37% from 3 point range.

Rock Entertainment Group tied to NBA Cavaliers said it would bid to bring a  WNBA expansion team to Cleveland.

South Florida, Denver and Philadelphia are other cities said to be exploring expansion bids.

The Valkyries could select only one player from each team and only one total unrestricted free agent who becomes eligible to designated a vital player by the Valkyries.

WNBA teams are allowed 12 players on roster and Valkyries will continue to build out personnel in free agency in WNBA draft on April 14 when Valkyries have No 5.17 and 29 picks,

Only three of the players Golden State selected are under contract for 2025 leaving Golden State $1.2 million in cap space the league second highest total after Connecticut sun.

The Valkyries could opt only one player from each team and only one unrestricted free agent who becomes eligible to be designated a key player by Valkyries.

WNBA teams are allowed 12 players on roster and Valkyries will continue to build out their personnel in free agency as well as in WNBA draft on April 14.

Friday marked the WNBA first expansion draft since the Dream joined the league in 2008. All 12 of WNBA teams were able to protect up to six players including those who finish season on roster and all others to whom team hold rights.

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The picks were revealed in three of four

  • Atlanta Dream Ilian Ruper
  • Chicago Sky Maria Conde
  • Connecticut Sun Veronica Burton
  • Dallas Wings Carla Leite
  • Indiana Fever Temi Fagbenle
  • Las Vegas Aces Kate Martin
  • Stephane Talbot
  • New York Liberty
  • Minnesota Lynx

 

Do the right thing College Football Playoff Committee Boise State deserves first round bye

The No 10 Broncos made it easy for committee with Friday nights 21-7 win over No 19 UNLV for the Mountain West Conference championship.

The Broncos have 12 wins. They won conference championship. Their two wins against the Rebels are more wins against College Football Playoff Top 25 team than any of four team playing in Big 12 and ACC championship matches.

They have every moving metric of committee including best loss of anyone in field and they deserve one of four first round byes for highest ranked conference champions.

No matter what happens Saturday Boise State have more wins than Big 12 champion and only SMU can reach 12 win from ACC.

The super win among other four teams from ACC and Big 12 is a win over Brigham Young for Arizona State.

A win by the Sun Devils against Iowa State would equal Boise State two win ranked victories.

Boise State start the week five spots ahead of No 15 ASU and six spots ahead of No 16 Iowa State

SMU at No 8 is ahead of the Broncos SMU win over clemson would be its first.

The best win among other four teams from ACC and Big 12 is win over Brigham Young for Arizona State.

 

Utah State expected to hire New Mexico Bronco Mendenhall next coach per report

The coaching veteran returns to state of Utah where he led BYU for 11 years.

Utah State is expected to hire New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall. The 58 year old coaching veteran is coming off 5-7 record in first year with Lobos and has 140-88 record across 18 seasons.

Utah State fired Blake Anderson in july when it claimed he failed to report a case and contacted a domestic violence victim and witness after Aggies football player was arrested.

Defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling 33 served as interim coach for 2024 season.

The hire marks Mendenhall return to home state of Utah after led BYU to 99-43 record two Mountain West titles and bowl appearances in all 11 season he was at helm of program.

BYU Mendenhall took job Virginia where he was 36-38 with 22-27 mark in ACC play over six seasons.

He stepped down from Cavaliers in 2021 Mendenhall did not rule out return to coaching.

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“I have been a head coach for 17 years in a row I was an assistant 11 before then and I was assistant before then and I was graduate assistant have been married 25 years in March”.

Mendenhall would return sidelines in 2024 at New Mexico. He led Lobos to 5-7 record team record since 2016.

The Lobos started season 0-4 before winning five of next seven including upset over No 18 Washington State.

 

U.S. officials stress Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack

FBI and CISA officials added it was impossible to predict when telecom companies would be safe from cyber attackers.
The hacking campaign nicknamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft is one of intelligence compromises in US history and is not been fully remediated.
Officials said China hacked AT&T Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on consumers.
Amid unprecedented cyberattack on telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon US officials have said that Americans use encrypted messaging apps to ensure their communication stay hidden from hackers.
In the call Tuesday two officials senior FBI official who asked not to be named and Jeff Greene assistant director for cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency both recommended using encrypted text apps to Americans who desire to minimize the chances of China intercepting their communications.
A spokesperson for Chinese Embassy in Washington denied the country was behind hacking campaign China firmly opposes and combats all kinds of cyber attacks.
 The FBI official added “People looking to further protect their mobile device communications would benefit from considering using a cellphone that automatically receives timely operating system updates responsibly managed encryption and phishing resistant multi factor authentication for email social media and tool accounts.
 Greene said “Our suggestion what we have told folks internally is not new here Encryption is your friend whether its on text messaging or if you have capacity to use encrypted voice communication. Even if adversary is able to intercept the data if it is encrypted it will make it impossible.
The second type has been live phone calls of targets.
The FBI official declined to say how many alert it had sent to targets to campaign the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as well as office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
One type has been call records or metadata showing numbers that phones called and when The hackers focused on record around the Washington DC area and FBI does not plan to alert people whose phone metadata was accessed.
 The hackers accessed three types of information the FBI official said
The scope of telecom compromise is significant Greene said it was impossible for agencies to predict a time frame on when we will have full eviction.
Privacy advocates have advocated using end to end encrypted apps. Signals and Whatsapp automatically implement end to end encryption in messages and calls.
Google Messages and iMessage can encrypt calls and texts end to end.
The third has been systems that telecom companies use in compliance with Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act which permits law enforcement and intelligence agencies with court orders to track people communications.
CALEA systems can include classified court orders from Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court which processes US intelligence court orders.
The hacking campaign was first publicly disclosed in lead up to election the US believes it was not attempt to sway results.

Lions retain control of NFC North with late win over Packers

The Detroit Lions positioned themselves to repeat as back to back champions of NFC North with a 34-31 win over Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Thursday night.

The Lions have won 11 consecutive matches which is longest in franchise history despite falling behind 28-24 in fourth quarter and overcoming a plethora of defensive injuries.

The Lions have not lost to Green Bay since Nov 23, 2023 which was 378 days ago and their lone loss this season came against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept 15.

Detroit Sonic & Knuckles duo of running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery continued to feast Thursday.

Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold has been called for interference seven times this season which is most in league.

On Thursday he was flagged in end zone while covering Packers receiver Christian Watson with 5:49 in second quarter setting up Josh Jacobs rushing touchdown on next play.

Lions WR Tim Patrick continued to find role within Detroit high powered attack with six catches for 43 yard against Green Bay.

He caught his receiving touchdown as Lion off 3 yard pass from Goff at 5:02 in third quarter then caught his second touchdown off 1 yard toss from Goff with 8:39 remaining in fourth.

They were Patrick first NFL touchdown since 2021 when he played Denver Broncos Patrick who missed 2022 and 2023 season with knees and Achilles injuries was signed to Detroit practice squad in August.

The Packers are out of NFC North race but Thursday defeat to Lions was any indication they would not concede anything quite yet.

The Packers 9-4 fell three matches behind the Lions 12-1 with four matches to play.

The Vikings 10-2 are sandwich in between two.

The Packers are now 1-3 in division and must go to Minnesota in Week 17 before closing with Bears only NFC team they have beaten this season.

The problem for Packers is they got swept by Lions who won this season is fashion at Lambeau Field.

The Packers are now 1-3 in division and must go to Minnesota  in Week 17 before closing with Bears only NFC team they have beaten this season.

In a match with many turns and twist it came down to the Packers defense could get one final stop to give them a chance for last minute drive or overtime.

On second and 17 from Packers 37 yard line defense allowed Goff to hit Amon Ra St Brown for 16 yards on crossing route.

Packers backup safety Zayne Anderson stopped Montgomery for no gain on third and 1 at the 21 yard line.

Jake Bates is making himself as Detroit sports legend.

The Lions kicker played hero again after nailing 35 yard field goal as clock expired to secure a 34-31 win over division rivals the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.

With match tied at 31-31 with over three minutes to go the Lions offense drove down filed while chewing up clock.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff tripping on handoff he got the ball to Montgomery who secured first down and set up the game winning kick it is Bates third of season with last coming a little under a month ago against Houston texans.

Detroit inched closer and closer to redzone the Packers defense came up clutch stopping Lions running back David Montgomery on third down.

A field goal would have been logical choice to put Detroit up three points with 40 seconds remaining and give ball back to Green Bay with zero timeouts.

Detroit improves to 12-1 on season tying a franchise record for wins in a season.

“I did not want to give that ball back” Campbell said

“I believe we could get that I believe we could convert I trusted the O-line I knew how i wanted to play this game the team knew it and everything in me told me to lets finish this so we did”.

The fourth year head coach joked about Goff little trip calling him athlete

“And he got that thing handed off. David did rest It was great.”

Green Bay went into halftime down 17-7 with score coming on running back Josh Jacobs one yard rushing touchdown.

The two teams went back and forth trading scores two more rushing touchdowns from Jacobs to bring his total to three on day.

“You know certainly you have got to win this division and then you get this No 1 seed and we got a step closer to winning this division and doing what I just mentioned”

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Campbell said

“So yeah listen Its great we are in playoff I wish I had tod the team I did not even tell them I had no idea.

“But honestly I think they know I think they feel like I feel. I really believe that and i think everybody would be like. Ok that is great with the old golf clap but then we know what we want to do. We talked about this really even after last year we talked about it in spring we talked about it in training camp. We know that our goals are”

Green Bay went into halftime down 17-7 with only score coming on running back Josh Jacobs one yard rushing touch down.

“The Journey was long but it was worth it and it made me the man I am today and it brought me here to Detroit”

Hawk Tuah girls Hawk memecoin dumps 90% faces criticism

Popular Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch Hawk memecoin has raised controversy as its price downs over 90% within hours.

Hawk price downfall reason was  alleged snipers and insiders.

Hailey Welch social media post were raised with comments on her involvement with insider wallets.

Multiple posts on X were flagged by community notes citing 96% of the Hawk supply held by 10 inter connected wallets and have been selling since launch.

Hawk memecoin was launched at 10 PM UTC on 4 December  and it climbed over 900% and accumulated a market cap of $490 million.

The memecoin price dumped nearly 91% in hours after accusation started to spread among investors.

Hawk was launched at price $0.0005492 and it dumped to $0.04916 before dumping down.

Onchain data shows some snipers managed to benefit most with selling more than 35 million Hawk tokens at right time and profit over $1.3 million from single trade.

. Some users on X have claimed that launch of Hawk could put Hailey Welch in legal tension as investor who lost money in memecoin are filing complaints with SEC.

The acquisition from community claim that insider  wallets and snipers combined have over 80% of Hawk token supply.

 

Rudy Gobert feeling like gladiator as Timberwolves emotional L.A. Clippers 108-80

The Wolves played light out defense in first half en rout e to big win in brand new Intuit Dome.

The Wolves followed up blowout of Lakers on Monday with trouncing of LA hoops team this time clippers as center Rudy Gobert led in 108-80 victory in franchise first match newly opened Intuit Dome on Wednesday night.

Anthony Edwards attempt to diagnose what was wrong with Timberwolve after defeat to Kings last week they could not communicate that they were letting agendas affect team the All Star guard teammates have replied in mega method.

“It was a back against the wall moment for all of us. One where you look up and season can go one way or the other”

“You can hit rock bottom really quickly. We had to put our foot in ground and say what do we want out of this season? What do we want to be? Who are we going forward?”

This is second game in row where I think we have played our most complete basketball on both sides of the ball Chris Finch said.

Julius Randle led Wolves with 20 points 16 in first quarter and Wolves led in fast break points 32-8.

The Wolves adopted fly around as opposed to more conservative drop coverage and they are sometimes out of position that style has suited them well.

They forced 23 turnovers and held Clippers to 32 points in first held.

The engine behind defensive resurgence has been veteran center Gobert who had best statistical matches in long time.

Gobert had eight points and nine rebounds he had seven assists and five steals.

“We knew they were going to crowd him heavy” Finch said

“He did a really good job of unlocking a lot of ball movement for us. Then when he has chance to get downhill he kicked out against crowds”.

“We needed to focus on basics which is our defense and it was great to hear that from him” Gobert said

“Because when he is committed it makes sure that everyone has to be committed doing that”

Gobert has stolen or deflected the ball  while denying passes to his man.

Gobert said

“Like the movie Gladiator”

“One of my favorite movies So I was feeling like a gladiator”

“Defensively he is doing what he does normally. His offensive game benefits from it” Conley said

“He runs the floor offensive rebounds dominating the paint all those things we need him to do a high level for this team.”

Flag lead the way as No 9 Duke holds off Broome and No 2 Auburn for 84-78 win

Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had 22 points and 11 rebounds to assist No 9 Duke push past No 2 Auburn 84-78 Wednesday night in SEC/ACC challenge.

Broome had 20 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 15 seconds left for Tigers who missed seven shots in final 4 1/2 minutes.

Duke keep control in front of its rowdy home crowd.

The preseason Associated Press All American had 16 points after halftime to assist Blue Devils hold off Tigers and fellow All American Johni Broome.

SEC won intraconference series in 1402 romp with Duke and Clemson registering the ACC lone wins.

The Tigers host Richmond on Sunday. The Blue Devils open Atlantic Coast Conference play at Louisville.

Freshman guard Isaiah Evan did not play in Dukes match against Kentucky Arizona or Kansas and had 29 points all season.

He came out to score 18 points and shoot 6 of 8 on 3s before halftime for match changing off bench.

The preseason Associated Press All American had 16 points after halftime to assist Blue Devils hold off the Tigers and fellow All American Johni Broome.

The Tigers pushed Kansas for No 1 ranking after winning the Maui Invitational. Kansas lost at Creighton on Wednesday night The Tigers followed shortly afterward in March matchup.

The Blue Devils dug out from early 11 point hole and came up with responses to stay in control leading by dozen after halftime.

Duke lead was two when Flagg drove for shot that was blocked with ball knocked loose out beyond 3 point arc as shot clock wound down.

Tyrese Proctor collected ball for long 3 pointer to defeat horn for 73-68 lead with 4:30 left.

Cooper Flagg 22 points Isaiah Evan 18 points Tyrese Proctor 12 points and Caleb Foster 11 points finished in double figures to lead Duke.

Duke basketball played tough an opponent Wednesday night against Auburn an opponent it could very well at the Final Four in San Antonio.

The ninth ranked Blue Devils took second ranked Tigers best punch and replied each time with toughness to take down unbeaten Auburn in 84-78 win at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

With victory Duke 6-2 record against ranked opponents 2-2 and handed Tigers 7-1 their first defeat of season.

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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg the projected No 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft did not have shooting night.

Tigers toughness Flagg finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds go along with four assists three steals and two blocks.

Sion James took defeating for Blue Devils on 22nd birthday he got up every time he hit Coach K Court James one of Blue Devils transfers threw down a one handed dunk in second half as he got hit in face.

Fayetteville native Isaiah Evans could not miss in first half against Auburn.

The freshman wing did miss two try from 3 point range.

 

Lakers legend embarrassed by loss to Miami heat: Reeling Lakers share in blame after 41 point defeat to heat

As Heat guard Tyler Herro went nuclear smashing seven 3 pointers in third quarter of 134-93 win against Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

James who is oldest player in NBA and will turn 40 on Dec 30 said patience even while saying “It sucks for sure to get your ass whooped like that twice in  a row”.

Davis aimed for turnaround to start when Lakers finish four match trip Friday against an Atlanta Hawks team riding a five matches winning streak.

“just got to find a method to be honest” Davis said

“Find a way in Atlanta to get the dub”.

“We are having trouble right now on both ends with like base level game plan stuff”

Redick said after Lakers lost for sixth time in past eight matches “Its odd it is very odd”.

Odder is how a team that was 10-4 two weeks before with chance to make it 11-4 if only hit some late free throws against the Orlando Magic is in free fall lossing those six matches by average of 21.8 points.

Redick added

“there has to be some ownership on court and I shall take all ownership in world. This is my team and I lead it and  I m embarrassed. But I can not physically get us organized.

I can not physically be into basketball, I can not physically talk and call out and physically call out coverages. And by the way I m not blaming players. Its not I own this but going to nee d some ownership on court as well. There is not a sense from me that we are together right now”.

Redick said “Has to be some ownership” “You can splinter and Its easy to not want ownership when it is embarrassing. I m embarrassed we are all embarrassed . Its not a game that I thought we had the right flight the right professionalism.

LeBron James bounced back from slump to score 29 points on 12 for 18 shooting including 1 of 4 from 3 point range to break a streak of 20 straight missed 3 s. He did not quibble with Reddick remarks.

“I agree with everything JJ said “James said making it obvious he would not come off unaligned with first year coach” Whatever he said I agree 100 percent 1000 percent”.

James did however absolve Redick in his role in Wednesday debacle adding “Its not on coaches It definitely on us for sure”.

Anthony Davis who not long before was considered early season MVP candidate volunteered for Lions share of blame after scoring season low eight points on 3 for 14 shooting.

Davis had set his season low with 12 points Monday going 4 for 14 from field in 29 point loss against Minnesota.

Lakers guard Gabe Vincent had nine points and three steals off bench but part of Lakers second unit was outscored 51-28 by Miami reserves

He characterized his team mood upset.

Vincent  said

“I think we are far off from where we want to be and where we expect to be this time of the year”.

Magic Johnson was around for lot of losses by Los Angeles Lakers

In 2008 they fell by 39 points when Boston Celtics get the NBA Finals in Game 6.

In 1985 Johnson was part of Lakers team that lost by 34 to Celtics in Game 1 of 1985 finals.

The Lakers are four years removed from James leading them to title in Orlando bubble season.

They has struggled to regain that form

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They were swept in Western Conference finals by Denver Nuggets in 2023. At 12-10 season they appear headed toward appearance in Play In Tournament.

Lakers great LeBron James was upset with that play

“It sucks for sure to get you a whooped like that twice in a row for sure” James said.

 

Bitcoin rises to record high as Trump picks SEC chair view as being pro crypto

Bitcoin hits $100,000 for first time on Wednesday rising to new record after President elect Donald Trump announced administration picks seen as key to ushering in crypto friendly policies when he takes office in January.

The latest milestone builds on  rally set in motion Trump was projected to win the presidency on November 6 which fueled a $60000 one day spike in bitcoin that brought it to new record above $74,000.

Chief among picks is Paul Atkins whom Trump intends to nominated to lead securities and exchange commission SEC which regulates cryptocurrency.

Atkins a crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner is expected to regulate cryptocurrency with a lighter touch than Gary Gensler who lead commission under Biden Administration Gensler who aggressively fought industry expansion in US is set to resign on Inauguration Day.

Bitcoin is up 130% for year so far with post election rally accounting for portion of its gains.

Its performance far outpaces the S&P 500 which is up 28$ over same period.

Trump media company which owns Truth Social is in talks to purchase crypto trading forum Bakkt.

“If you like bitcoin at $100,000 you are going to love it at $1 million”

Trump once a crypto skeptic had called it not money labelling it highly volatile and based on thin air”

He took a  180 turn in months leading up to his reelection as he sought to attract younger male voters who tend to own more crypto compared to demographic groups.

Trump headline the crypto convention in Nashville where he vowed to create a strategic national bitcoin stockpile and hold on to bitcoin government seizes from criminals rather than auctioning it off which is current practice”,

“if crypto is going to define the future i want it to be minted and made in USA”

UnitedHealth executive killed in Manhattan in targeted attack

UnitedHealth investor conference canceled after shooting. Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony to go on as planned. Several people passed gunman before shooting.

Masked suspect at large last seen in Central Park.

Thompson 50 was shot around 6:45 am ET outside Hilton on sixth Avenue before company annual investor conference.

He was moved to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police added the gunman was at large and they were investigating a motive.

Rockefeller Center a few block away a televised event that draws massive crowds.

Police said that event would proceed as planned under heavy security.

The suspect wearing a mask and carrying a gray backpack fled on foot before mounting an electric bike and riding into Central Park. Police added.

Brian Thompson CEO of UNHN insurance unit was killed on Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what police detailed as targeted attack by gunman lying in wait for him.

“This does not appear to be random act of violence”

“Every indication is that this was a premeditated pre planned targeted attack”

The suspect wearing a mask and carrying a gray backpack fled on foot before mounting and electric bike and riding into Central Park police added.
New York murder rate climbed after Covid-19 pandemic but has since dropped to pre Covid levels.
This year 347 homicides were recorded in city through Dec.1 compared with 370 in same period of 2023 according to police.
Dave Ricks CEO of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly who spoke at other business conference in New York on Wednesday said Thompson killing was shocking.
He was assassinated in street going to his investor conference.
The shooting happened at outset of New York busy holiday season expected to more than 7.5 million visitors to city according to local tourism bureau.
Heather Higginson a visitor from London staying at Hilton where shooting occured said violence was shocking.
In May a firefighters pension fund in Hollywood Florida sued the company and three executives including Thompson accusing them of selling combined $120 million in company  share before US Department of justice antitrust probe was disclosed publicly according to complaint.
The company has grappling with fallout from massive data hack of its Change Healthcare unit that provide technology for US health provides disrupting medical care for patients and reimbursement to doctors for months.
This does not appear to be random act of violence. New York City Police Commissioner.
Jessica Tisch said press conference “Every indication is that this was a premeditated pre planned targeted attack”.
The suspect wearing a mask and carrying a gray backpack fled on foot before mounting electric bike and riding into Central Park Police said
The Killing took place hours before city annual Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center a few blocks away a televised event that draw massive crowds.
Thompson wife Paulette told media he had received threats though she did not know any specifics
“Basically I do not know a lack of coverage” she said
“I do not know details I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him”
United Health is largest U.S health insurer providing benefits to tens of millions of Americans who pay more for healthcare than people in other country.
Thompson have been CEO of UnitedHealthcare a unit of United Health Group since 2021.
The gunman arrived outside the Hilton about five minuted before Thompson and ignored other people walking by.
He shot Thompson in back when he passed NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny.
“It does appear that victim was specifically targeted but at this point we do not know why” Kenny said
The pistol appeared to fitted with silencer according to surveillance video
At about 9 am ET an hour after United Health conference started Chief Executive Andrew Witty took stage and revealed the program was canceled because of very serious medical situation.

Randy Moss request prayers shows he is fighting internal illness

West Virginia citizen football Hall of Fame member Randy Moss is suffering from internal sickness.

Moss shared some news about the sickness in instagram message Sunday morning from set of ESPN NFL Countdown where Moss is one of co hosts.

“This is message for all men” Moss said

“Throughout the week  of the holidays your boy has been fighting some internal I Just ask for all prayer warriors to put their blessing hands on me and my family through these hard times”

“Like I said I m battling something and it is something internal and your boy is going to get through it” Moss said

“I got a great team of doctors and great team around me All you men get your check ups and get your blood work done”

Moss said he was keeping any more details about illness private.

Moss a Rand native played his high school football at DuPont starred at Marshall and then was chosen by Minnesota Viking in first round of 1998 NFL Draft.

He played 14 season in NFL and was inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

Moss said

“I mean there is going to be people concerned and asking questions and like i said at this time and I am going to keep things a lot of things private and I like I said you all jut bear with me and like I said I need your prayers”

 

Where 49ers would pick in 2025 NFL Draft if season ended: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey injures PCL in loss to Bills

The 49ers have not made selection in top 15 since 2021 when San Francisco drafted quarterback Trey Lance at No 3 overall after historic trade to move up from No 12 spot.

During coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch tenure with 49ers San Francisco has made top 15 selection five times.

Following San Francisco 35-10 defeat to Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Highmark Stadium the 49ers are in position for top 15 selection current sitting in No 14 spot in 2025 NFL Draft order.

During coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch tenure with 49ers.

San Francisco has made top 15 selection five time.

  • Quarterback Trey Lance No 3 overall 2021
  • Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw No 14 overall 2020
  • Defensive end Nick Bosa No 2 overall 2019
  • Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey No 9 overall 2018
  • Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas No 3 overall 2017

With five matches remaining in 2024 NFL season against Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco has uphill fight to safe a playoff spot or even winning record.

San Francisco appears to have added multiple makers with few of its 2024 draft pick and opportunity to retool an aging roster by adding impact player near top of first round.

Here is how the 2025 draft order looks

  • Pittsburgh Steelers 9-3
  • Green Bay Packers 9-3
  • Minnesota Vikings 10-2
  • Philadelphia Eagles 10-2
  • Buffalo Bills 10-2
  • Kansas City Chiefs 11-1
  • Detroit Lions 11-1
  • Jacksonville Jaguars 2-10
  • Las Vegas Raiders 2-10
  • New York Giants 2-10
  • New England Patriots 3-10
  • Carolina Panthers 3-9
  • New York Jets 3-9
  • Cleveland Browns 3-8
  • Tennessee Titans 3-9
  • New Orleans Saints 4-8
  • Cincinnati Bengals 4-8
  • Chicago Bears 4-8
  • Miami Dolphins 5-7
  • Dallas Cowboys 5-7
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-6
  • Indianapolis Colts 6-7
  • San Francisco 49ers 5-7
  • Los Angeles Rams 6-6
  • Arizona Cardinals 6-6
  • Atlanta Falcons 6-6
  • Denver Broncos 7-5
  • Seattle Seahawks 7-5
  • Washington Commanders 8-5
  • Houston Texans 8-5
  • Baltimore Ravens 8-5
  • Los Angeles Chargers 8-4
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 9-3

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey suffered what is believed to be injury to posterior crucial ligament in his right knee Sunday night leaving the rest of season in difficulty according to coach kyle Shanahan,

McCaffrey is slated to undergo testing Monday that will decide extent of injury and he can play in any of San Francisco five games.

For the first quarter plus against the Bills McCaffrey looked balanced for breakthrough night has been seeking since his comeback from Achilles injury.

Momentum came to screeching halt with 11:23 to go in second quarter when McCaffrey took pitch to right.

He planted his feet to turn upfield he instead opted to slide down without contact.

McCaffrey latest injury appeared to happen about 95 seconds before the play where he gave himself up. With 12:58 left in second quarter McCaffrey burst up middle for 18 yard gain.

George Kittle said

“Its not a great feeling but i mean its football”

“People go down and we have had season where plenty of people have gone down and you need someone to step up and that what we need. We continually need guys  to step up whether it starters and players that we have are already doing it or new guys who are getting into rotation.”

McCaffrey had been working back into form over last three weeks and said this week that he felt a breakout game was close.

Brock Purdy said

“We all saw what he was doing and he was on fire”

“He looked great. Hitting the holes hard and bouncing off guys and making some real explosive plays and that huge. He is one of best running backs in league and you lose him like that I think it takes away sort of how we do some things within offense it sucks”.

As he did for first pair months of season Jordan Mason filled in for McCaffrey while he was out.

Mason finished with 13 carries for 78 yards and rookie backup Isaac Guerendo scored Niners lone touchdown of night bursting off left side from 15 yards out.

Sunday night was McCaffrey fourth match since returning from Achilles tendinitis that kept him out for most of training camp and all San Francisco first eight matches.

“It was frustrating”Shanahan said

“He had a great week of practice and I could feel his urgency and stuff and thought he came out great looking really good and it looked like he just got his shoestring there I hurt for him and tough for our team not having him”.

 

PFF grades: Michigan Football player grades following mega win over Ohio State

The Wolverine wanted more. Sherrone Moore and Wink Martindale coach circles around Ryan Day and Chip Kelly.

Michigan held Ohio State to 77 yards on ground and Wolverines intercepted Will Howard twice.

Davis Warren threw for 62 yards threw two interception one being on three yard line.

Michigan has defeated Buckeyes and Ryan Day for four straight years and pressure continues to mount on Day shoulders.

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Top offensive performers

RG Gio El Hadi 59.9 grade

RB Kalel Mullings 68.1 grade

QB Davis Warren 68.3 grade

LG Josh Priebe 69.8 grade

LT Myles Hinton 83 grade

Top defensive performers

S Makari Paige 70.4 grade

Edge TJ Guy 75 grade

DT Kenneth Grant 81.3 grade

DT Mason Graham 89.1 grade

Lowest offensive performers

WR Semaj Morgan 55,8 grade

TE Max Bredeson 43.4 grade

C Greg Crippen 49.6 grade

RT Evan Link 49.9 grade

WR Peyton O Leary 54.4 grade

Lowest defensive performers

CB Zeke Berry 52.2 grade

S Wesley Walker 52.9 grade

CB Jyaire Hill 55.5 grade

Edge Cam Brandt 55.3 grade

LB Ernest Hausmann 59.4 grade

Wesley Walker played second most snap during his one year Michigan career against Ohio State.

Walker started and played 52 snaps. He played in 65 against Oregon.

RB Donovan Edward sustaining injury on Kalel Mullings had career high 51 snaps. He carried rock 32 times for 116 yards and score.

WR Semaj was back in lineup after long absence. He was on field for 16 total snaps on Saturday Tyler Morris and Peyton O Leary were ahead of him.

True freshman TE Hogan Hansen saw career high 21 snaps. He was targeted in passing attack.

Marlin Klein drew start and get 44 snaps

A brawl exploded Saturday between Ohio State and Michigan when Wolverines planted their flag at midfield in The Horseshoe following stunning 13-0 upset of second ranked Buckeyes.

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork were among those who tried to break up fight that broke out.

Multiple police officers finally stepped in and attempted to form a line separating two teams.

Police finally used pepper spray to quash the scuffle that lasted five minutes.

Players and coaches from both side were left bloodied and Ohio State University police said one officer was injured.

Ohio State University polices said “Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on field altercation. During scuffle multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray”

They said that one officer was injured during fight and transported for medical attention

Ohio State police added it will continue to investigate the incident.

“I do not know all details of it but i know these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys were not going to let that happen” Day said.

Moore said he wished both teams managed the incident better

“It was emotions on both sides” Moore said

“I did see they had the flag and guys were waving it around and their guys charged us.

There is emotion on both side. It can not happen. Rivalry games get heated especially

this one. It is the biggest one in country so we got to handle that one better.”

 

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