mnl168.c0m Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran had a spectacular year this past season, but the team has not raised any extension talks as the arbitration filing date nears. However, according to MLB insider Buster Olney , it’s not a problem. “I'd bet that changes around the arbitration filing date. Early in the offseason, there are other pressing matters -- staff vacancies, player acquisition. Extensions move to the front burner in January”. This past season, Duran slashed .285/.342/.492/.834, with 21 homers, and led the MLB with 48 doubles and 14 triples. He also led his team with 34 stolen bases. Duran’s current contract won’t end till 2029, when the outfielder will be 32-years-old. The Sox may not want to keep an older Duran, as older outfielders are less wanted than older infielders or pitchers. Duran doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to really slow down with age, and probably will be good into his thirties. Hopefully, by January the Red Sox lock him down for the rest of his career where he’s one of the best outfielders in the league. MORE SOX NEWS: Red Sox legend can't see $600 million dollar superstar signing with any other team than Boston MLB insider believes Red Sox could trade Gold Glove outfielder to Mariners Red Sox CEO confirms fans' hopes for the offseason, and the future NL Cy Young says he would've retired with Red Sox after 2024 season if he hadn't been traded Red Sox reportedly have inquired about superstar third baseman free agentAP Business SummaryBrief at 5:58 p.m. EST

St Mirren's Caolan Boyd-Munce celebrates at the final whistle after the William Hill Premiership match at The SMISA Stadium St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson poured praise on his two Northern Ireland heroes who shot down Rangers. Former Dungannon Swifts ace Oisin Smyth and Northern Ireland midfielder Caolan Boyd-Munce brought the Gers’ resurgence to an abrupt end in a 2-1 home win. Boyd-Munce's stoppage-time strike leaves the Light Blues 12 points behind Premiership leaders Celtic. Philippe Clement's side trailed at the break to a Smyth penalty on the half-hour mark and Brazilian striker Danilo’s second half finish counted for nothing when former Glentoran youngster Boyd-Munce pounced near the end. Buddies boss and former Northern Ireland midfielder Robinson beamed: "I’m delighted with the result. We played with no fear, forced Rangers into errors and I don't think they really threatened in the first half. "The response (to the equaliser) was magnificent. I think we deserved to win. "Oisin (Smyth) is a brilliant example to everybody. He knuckled down and is getting his rewards. Him and Caolan Boyd-Munce both showed what quality they have. "We're a point ahead of last season, it's testament to this group of players and their resilience." We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Smyth added: "I'm buzzing. That's a massive moment for us. I just picked my side (for the penalty) and thankfully the keeper went the wrong way. It's a long time coming that result.” Match-winner Boyd-Munce was thrilled with his late goal, saying: "It's been a tough few months, so it's more relief than anything." St Mirren's last win over Rangers was in December 2020 – a 3-2 League Cup quarter-final victory. Their last league win over Rangers came on Christmas Eve 2011, when goals from Aaron Mooy and Paul McGowan earned a 2-1 victory. An angry Clement blasted: "We threw away 45 minutes. Our first half was not acceptable, not good enough.” While Robinson's side are fifth in the Premiership and continue to impress, Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic thrashed Motherwell 4-0. Striker Kyle Vassell, who earned two Northern Ireland caps in 2018, scored the opener in Kilmarnock’s 4-0 home win over Aberdeen.

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Detroit Pistons @ Sacramento Kings Current Records: Detroit 13-17, Sacramento 13-17 When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET Where: Golden 1 Center -- Sacramento, California TV: FanDuel SN - Detroit Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $44.44 The Detroit Pistons' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Sacramento Kings at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Golden 1 Center. The Pistons pulled off an upset win in their last outing, and are hoping to pull that off once more against the 5.5-point favorite Kings. The Pistons will bounce into Thursday's match after (finally) beating the Lakers, who they had gone 2-8 against in their ten prior meetings. The Pistons narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Lakers 117-114. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Detroit has posted since November 25th. Meanwhile, the Kings' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their fourth straight loss. Their bruising 122-95 defeat to the Pacers might stick with them for a while. It was supposed to be a close game, and Sacramento was supposed to come out on top, but clearly nobody told Indiana. Even though they lost, the Kings smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as the Pacers only pulled down six. Detroit has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-17 record this season. As for Sacramento, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 13-17. The Pistons beat the Kings 133-120 in their previous meeting back in February. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Kings' Domantas Sabonis, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 12 rebounds. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Pistons still be able to contain Sabonis? Check CBSSports.com after the match to find out. Sacramento is a solid 5.5-point favorite against Detroit, according to the latest NBA odds . The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Kings as a 5-point favorite. The over/under is 227.5 points. See NBA picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now . Sacramento has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Detroit. Feb 07, 2024 - Detroit 133 vs. Sacramento 120 Jan 09, 2024 - Sacramento 131 vs. Detroit 110 Dec 16, 2022 - Sacramento 122 vs. Detroit 113 Nov 20, 2022 - Sacramento 137 vs. Detroit 129 Jan 19, 2022 - Detroit 133 vs. Sacramento 131 Nov 15, 2021 - Sacramento 129 vs. Detroit 107 Apr 08, 2021 - Detroit 113 vs. Sacramento 101 Feb 26, 2021 - Sacramento 110 vs. Detroit 107 Mar 01, 2020 - Sacramento 106 vs. Detroit 100 Jan 22, 2020 - Detroit 127 vs. Sacramento 106Lil Wayne, GloRilla, Camila Cabello to perform at College Football National ChampionshipNone

New Delhi: Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26 at the age of 92, was a distinguished economist, academician, and bureaucrat, known for his remarkable contributions across various fields. Throughout his career, he held several key positions and received numerous awards in recognition of his work. Dr. Singh served in prominent roles, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Secretary of the Finance Ministry, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Chairman of the University Grants Commission from 1987 to 1990. His leadership and expertise left an indelible mark on India's economic and policy landscape. According to Forbes Magazine, Dr Singh was the 19th Most Powerful Person in the World in 2011, the 20th Most Powerful Person in the World in 2012 and the 28th Most Powerful Person in the World in 2013. Throughout his illustrious public career, Dr. Manmohan Singh has received numerous prestigious awards and honours, both in India and globally, acknowledging his transformative contributions to economics, governance, and diplomacy. Among the most prominent recognitions is India’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan (1987), presented to Dr. Singh for his exceptional service to the nation. Other significant accolades include the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award from the Indian Science Congress (1995), and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year (1993 and 1994), alongside the Euro Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year (1993), which highlighted his pivotal role in India’s economic reforms. In academia, Dr. Singh was honoured with the Adam Smith Prize by the University of Cambridge (1956) and the Wright’s Prize for Distinguished Performance at St. John’s College, Cambridge (1955). Dr. Singh's leadership also earned him recognition from international institutions, including being honoured by the Japanese Nihon Keizai Shimbun. Furthermore, he is a recipient of honorary degrees from several prestigious universities, including the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, acknowledging his intellectual contributions and global influence. These awards reflect the broad and enduring impact of Dr. Singh's career, cementing his legacy as one of India's most respected statesmen and economists. National Honors:Padma Vibhushan (1987): India’s second-highest civilian honor, recognizing his exceptional contributions to public service.Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award (1995): Presented by the Indian Science Congress for his outstanding leadership.Outstanding Parliamentarian Award (2002): Awarded by the Indian Parliamentary Group for his exemplary role in Parliament.Wright Prize for Distinguished Performance Award (1995): Honored by St. John’s College, Cambridge.Adam Smith Prize (1996): Recognized by the University of Cambridge for his academic and intellectual achievements.International Honors:Order of King Abdulaziz (2010): Saudi Arabia's second-highest civilian honor, awarded for strengthening bilateral relations.Order of the Paulownia Flowers (2014): Japan’s second-highest civilian honor, acknowledging his contributions to India-Japan relations.Global Recognition:Ranked as the 19th Most Powerful Person in the World (2011) by Forbes Magazine.Ranked as the 20th Most Powerful Person in the World (2012).Ranked as the 28th Most Powerful Person in the World (2013). Manmohan Singh Passes Away Singh, a renowned economist and statesman, was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated. "With profound grief, we inform the demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26th December 2024. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8:06 PM. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 PM," AIIMS said in a statement, confirming the death. In his political career, Singh has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 1991, where he was Leader of the Opposition between 1998 and 2004.Manmohan Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister on 22nd May after the 2004 general elections and took the oath of office for a second term on 22nd May 2009. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history. “We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft,” Sanders said Monday. “We all know who those two are and they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. It far exceeds anyone that has ever played this game of college football.” While college programs maintain insurance policies for their athletes in case of injury, Colorado increased disability coverage for its entire roster in the Alamo Bowl. Sanders, the coach of the No. 20 Buffaloes, ensured his QB son and two-way star Hunter received larger policies since both are expected to be among the top 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft. “It was his idea we should get disability insurance for our athletes for this game to ensure that they played and if there was some kind of injury that they would be well taken care of," George said. “So, we worked together on that. We’re excited about it. We think it’s great that all our players are playing in the game. That’s what all bowl games should be like.” Colorado (9-3, No. 23 CFP) will face the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars (10-2, No. 17 CFP) in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. While most teams are scrambling with starters opting out of bowl games this year to enter the transfer portal or NFL draft, the Buffaloes did not lose any player on their two-deep roster. “It’s more than what I got (when he played at Kansas State),” Colorado linebackers coach Andre’ Hart said. “They gave us a helmet and said pop this on your leg and get out there and play. For them to get that (increased insurance coverage), I just think it’s beneficial. To talk about where the game is, where it’s going and how leadership is taking care of the players, I thought that’s excellent.” Shedeur Sanders completed 337 of 454 passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year's draft. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at cornerback and wide receiver. He had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns and as a cornerback had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and limited the opposition to 22 receptions on 688 defensive snaps. “They’ve taken care of us, everybody,” Colorado running back Micah Welch said. “It really means a lot to have every teammate up here. That's a big thing. What I like about Coach Prime, they’re taking care of us.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballNoneMissing Generals Signal Widening Crisis In China’S Military Leadership

he holiday season isn't always picture-perfect, even for America's most celebrated athletes. With Owens gearing up for an NFL game with the Chicago Bears, the Olympic gymnast finds herself channeling her energy into something unexpected: a high-stakes holiday decorating competition. While Owens is entrenched in football training for a December 26 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, "Sure, it's tough being apart, but we've been through this before. We always make it work," Biles has said about their long-distance struggles. Decorating with a purpose This year, DICK'S Sporting Goods has tapped Biles as part of its holiday campaign, where athletes across Texas compete for the title of Holiday Decorating Officer. As part of the challenge, "Greatest of All Time" status-and an array of festive pine trees. A $100,000 Sports Matter grant, courtesy of DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation, will accompany the campaign, empowering Biles to support youth sports programs in Houston. she shared, highlighting her commitment to inspiring the next generation. Biles isn't the only star aiming for the coveted title. . Each athlete represents their city, and the ultimate winner will be chosen based on creativity and fan participation. Keeping the holiday spirit alive Despite the miles between her and Owens this holiday season, Biles continues to embrace the festive spirit. she remarked, a sentiment that resonates in her charitable efforts and holiday campaign. For Biles, this Christmas isn't just about overcoming distance but finding new ways to shine-on and off the mat. Will her dazzling decorations earn her the Holiday Decorating Officer title? Only time will tell.