The 24th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies host the Arkansas Razorbacks in an exciting SEC duel, with both teams entering the showdown 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Aggies will have to deal with Arkansas running back Ja’Quindon Jackson, who is a top five rusher in both yards and touchdowns. This game begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th a live broadcast on ESPN, And Live streaming on demand.

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When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).

Where: AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX

TV channels: ESPN

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Texas A&M vs. Arkansas spread, current betting odds

Money line: TAM: -220 | ARC: +180

Point distribution: TAM: -5.5 | ARC: +5.5

Over/Under: 51

Senior tennis player Jannik Sinner said he was “very disappointed and also surprised” after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the decision to clear him of wrongdoing after two positive doping tests.

Montreal-based organization WADA said Saturday it is seeking a one- to two-year ban for the US Open champion, but said it has no plans to push back any ban – which would mean that Sinner could retain his second Grand Slam title even if he is found guilty.

The announcement came as Sinner was on court against Roman Safiullin at the China Open in Beijing.

“Of course I am very disappointed and, to be honest, surprised by this appeal because we had three hearings. All three hearings were very positive for me,” said the 23-year-old Sinner after his win against Safiullin.

“You know, I didn’t expect that. I knew a few days ago that they were going to appeal, that it became official today, so… it’s a surprise,” the Italian added. “We always talk about the same thing. Maybe they just want to make sure everything is in the right position. Yeah, I’m just surprised they appealed.”

Sinner tested positive for an anabolic steroid twice in March but was not banned in an independent tribunal decision announced last month by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) as he was found not to be at fault.

Sinner’s accepted explanation was that the banned performance enhancer entered his body inadvertently through a massage from his physiotherapist, who had treated his own cut finger with a spray containing the steroid.

WADA said it filed an appeal with the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.

“WADA believes that the finding of ‘no fault or negligence’ was incorrect under the applicable rules,” WADA said in a statement. “WADA is aiming for a ban of between one and two years. WADA does not seek annulment of results, except those already imposed by the trial court.”

WADA suspected the rules had not been followed correctly, even though prosecutor Nicolas Zbinden of the Tennis Integrity Authority – who accepted Sinner’s version of events – was a lawyer who regularly works on high-profile cases for the global watchdog, including the successful appeal against Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.

The verdict could come quickly

An appeal decision to CAS could be issued quickly – even within a few months – if the parties agree to work together. At least that’s how it worked in another high-profile doping case in tennis involving Maria Sharapova.

Still, the case is unlikely to be resolved until Sinner begins defending his Australian Open title in January. Sinner can continue playing while the appeal is heard.

Sharapova tested positive for the newly banned heart drug meldonium at the Australian Open in January 2016. In June this year she was banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation.

The Russian star appealed to CAS, had an appeal hearing in front of three judges in New York in September and received the ruling four weeks later that reduced her ban to 15 months.

Sharapova’s entire process at CAS lasted just four months – much shorter than most doping cases, which typically last about a year. The schedule may be stalled due to the complexities of selecting a panel of judges, setting a hearing date, and exchanging documents and expert evidence between the parties.

During the Indian Wells hardcourt event in March, Sinner tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of Clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmic and dermatological purposes. It’s the same drug for which San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended by the MLB in 2022.

Eight days later, Sinner tested positive again in an out-of-competition sample.

As a result of these test results, he was twice provisionally suspended by the Tennis Integrity Authority, but twice successfully appealed to an independent judge and was allowed to continue competing on the tour.

Non-prescription spray

Sinner said his test results were because his fitness trainer in Italy purchased an over-the-counter spray called Trofodermin that contained clostebol and gave it to Sinner’s physical therapist to treat a cut on the physical therapist’s finger. The physiotherapist then treated Sinner without gloves.

The investigation revealed that Sinner had traces of the steroid in his body, a point Sinner made during a press conference before the US Open when he used eight fingers to count the number of zeros before the “1” in the set: “.000000001”

The ITIA said it accepted Sinner’s explanation after ten interviews with the player and those around him, and the independent panel agreed at a hearing on August 15.

The Tennis Integrity Body’s decision ordered Sinner to forfeit the $325,000 in prize money and the 400 ranking points he earned at the tournament in Indian Wells.

Sinner later announced that he had fired his two coaches.

“We have great confidence in [CAS]who should have the final say in this case,” said Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation. “I am sure that the only effect of the WADA appeal will be positive.” Because it will formalize his innocence.

The Indiana football season continues today against Maryland at Memorial Stadium.

Curt Cignetti is 4-0 after wins over Florida International, Western Illinois, UCLA and Charlotte. The Hoosiers are led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who has thrown for 1,013 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Will they improve to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten Conference?

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What channel is IU Football vs. Maryland on today?

TV channel: BTN

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Indiana vs. Maryland will be broadcast nationally on BTN in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will referee the game from the dressing room at Memorial Stadium, while Brooke Fletcher will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers, and Sling TV.

Indiana Football vs. Maryland time today

• Date: Saturday September 28th
• Start time: 12pm ET

The Indiana vs. Maryland game begins at noon at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

The 24th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies host the Arkansas Razorbacks in an exciting SEC duel, with both teams entering the showdown 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. The Aggies will have to deal with Arkansas running back Ja’Quindon Jackson, who is a top five rusher in both yards and touchdowns. This game begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th a live broadcast on ESPN, And Live streaming on demand.

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When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).

Where: AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX

TV channels: ESPN

How to watch live streams online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is to sign up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans). Get $25 off your first month when you add the “”. “Sports Extra” package that includes Big Ten Network, SEC Network and several other sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription, you can watch the game on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by logging in with your provider information.

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Texas A&M vs. Arkansas spread, current betting odds

Money line: TAM: -220 | ARC: +180

Point distribution: TAM: -5.5 | ARC: +5.5

Over/Under: 51

(This story has been updated with new information)

The Indiana football team hosts Maryland today at Memorial Stadium.

Curt Cignetti has yet to lose at IU as the Hoosiers are 4-0 this season. Will they improve to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten Conference? Please refresh for live updates.

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IU football vs. Maryland time today

• Date: Saturday September 28th
• Time: 12pm ET
• Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington

Enzo Maresca has made ten changes to his Chelsea team for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge.

Following our top-flight triumphs over Bournemouth and West Ham United and a win over Barrow in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, the Blues are looking to record their fourth win in a row.

And after heavily rotating his squad for the visit of the League Two leaders in midweek, Maresca has brought ten players back into his starting XI this afternoon.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has replaced Filip Jorgensen and faces his former employer.

Malo Gusto remains at right-back after returning from injury in midweek. Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill are our centre-back pairing, and Marc Cucurella comes back at left-back.

Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez were rested against Barrow but return to Chelsea midfield. Cole Palmer is expected to take the number 10 spot, while Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho are our wingers.

Maresca admitted before the game that he had to make a difficult decision as to which of Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku would lead the Blues’ attack this afternoon. The Chelsea head coach has chosen Jackson, who scored twice at West Ham United last weekend.

Nkunku will be on the substitutes’ bench, as will Romeo Lavia, who has returned from injury and could make his first appearance in four weeks.

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Chelsea substitute: Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Veiga, Lavia, Neto, Mudryk, Felix, Nkunku

Critics of the case have argued that the death rate for the Countess of Chester was unusually high, even when the Letby deaths were taken into account. While two or three deaths per year were common in the neonatal unit, there were 17 deaths linked to the unit, only seven of which were blamed on Letby.

Dr. Evans confirmed that 10 deaths were never presented to the jury because they lacked “significant consistencies” that suggested wrongdoing. To be included in the indictment, the deaths had to have occurred “unexpectedly” and “unexplained” from conditions that affect babies, such as an infection, sepsis or a congenital problem.

“There were issues with all seven of these (babies) that were suspicious,” he added. “Why did this baby collapse?” That’s suspicious. Babies don’t do this all of a sudden.

“Why didn’t these babies respond to resuscitation? That in itself is suspicious.

“Most surprising were the comments from neonatologists who should know better, commenting on cases where they had not seen the clinical records and had not been to court.”

Outside experts have pointed to problems on the ward that may have increased the babies’ risk of death. The ward was understaffed, cramped and admitted more vulnerable babies than usual. Since the trial, it has also emerged that the neonatal unit was hit by an outbreak of Pseudomonas, a bacteria known to be fatal to vulnerable babies.

At the Thirlwall Inquiry, which is currently examining how the deaths could have been prevented, parents of the babies who died spoke of unhygienic practices on the unit and described scenes of “chaos” and “pandemonium”.

A father told the hearing how he had caught doctors and nurses Googling how to perform a life-saving procedure, describing the hospital’s operating theater “like something out of a horror movie”.

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“There were protocols for everything.”

The year before the deaths in Letby, a premature baby died after doctors accidentally inserted a breathing tube into his esophagus when it should have gone into his trachea. Several of the babies also experienced medical accidents on the ward, including four incidents in which umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) were misplaced or fell out.

However, Dr. Evans believes concerns about the hospital have been overblown.

“I think the criticism of the Chester unit as dysfunctional is misplaced,” he said.

“Before Letby began her carnage, survival rates for even the smallest babies in Chester were very good, as good as the Office of National Statistics figures for England and Wales.

“There were protocols for all sorts of things that you don’t get in a dysfunctional unit. When the babies collapsed, the counselors were there. And then the nurses’ and doctors’ testimony (at the trial) showed that they clearly knew what they were doing.

“I didn’t know about the case of the baby whose tube went into the esophagus instead of the trachea. That’s unfortunate. Unfortunately, that could have happened anyway. This is not an attempt to defend it.”

A former pediatrician from Carmarthen, Dr. Evans, 75, retired from practicing medicine in 2009 and founded a company called Dewi Evans Pediatric Consulting, which provides expert medical advice on legal matters such as child abuse cases and criminal proceedings.

In 2017, just a month after the first report was received by Cheshire Police, Dr. Evans reported the investigation in the local newspaper and sent an email to the National Crime Agency saying: “If Chester Police have no one in mind I would be happy to help. Sounds like my case.”

He had already worked on 49 cases for the NCA and received thousands of pages of unredacted medical notes from the Countess of Chester.

With Jujutsu Kaisen Since the book is slowly losing momentum and is almost coming to an end, the leaks for the final chapter have already caused a stir. The biggest mistake Jujutsu Kaisen Slowly, the serious lack of focus on the characters and the unanswered mysteries became apparent. Despite spending so much time with them, we know little to nothing about them and their characters are not fleshed out enough.

Yuji Itadori, the beloved protagonist, had been through a lot since the Shibuya arc, but that was about it. Fans are confused about where or what his domain extension is or what he might end up doing. Likewise, the famous Gojo Satoru, who is also known to non-anime fans, died far too early. So if the fan favorites couldn’t get the spotlight Jujutsu Kaisenthen who did it? Unfortunately the answer is Sukuna.

The main characters are great but irrelevant

The majority of the characters Jujutsu Kaisen have been well received by the masses. From their eccentric personalities to their attractive looks, Gege Akutami nailed most aspects. Yuji Itadori is a charming protagonist who later suffers a lot and we see him become the hardened protagonist he is now.

Gojo Satoru isn’t just an all-powerful mentor; The pressure to be the strongest is enormous and he has lost too much. Megumi Fushiguro, the boy with so much potential, struggles to find his place in the world of jujutsu sorcery. Maki has suffered so much abuse and oppression at the hands of the elitist, misogynistic Zenin clan. However, in the long run, none of this matters.

After the Shinjuku Showdown arc, the plot started to fall apart. After Gojo Satoru’s tragic death, everyone else was left to pick up the pieces. Sukuna was essentially invincible and it was impossible to give him an advantage after taking over Megumi’s body.

Fans witnessed the deaths of several characters, some of which were incredibly unnecessary, before Yuji finally defeated him. In the end, surprisingly, it was Sukuna who developed the most. He admitted defeat and was a comforting figure to Uraume, something we never thought possible. But why did Gege lose focus on her main characters and elevate Sukuna?

The flaw in Gege Akutami’s character writing

Fans were rightly excited about the return of fan favorite Gojo Satoru, but the strongest wizard was killed off in a disappointing way. It almost felt disrespectful to his character and we all know Akutami notoriously dislikes him. Still, this isn’t a good excuse for how incomplete the author left the storylines of several other major characters. Instead, Akutami gave Sukuna a very powerful conclusion, even though fans were looking forward to his demise for several chapters as he gleefully murdered many.

Sukuna’s conclusion is excellent. He accepts his flaws and lets his soul go through the cycle, refusing to wallow like Mahito. He had paths to follow, but rejected the “curse” and the association that came with it because he feared they would destroy him. #jjk271 pic.twitter.com/UoqnxNkNPj

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Sukuna’s conclusion in the manga is undeniably quite interesting. The King of Curses has always been a fascinating character that you love to hate after a while. Unlike Mahito, he learns what loss and defeat are and accepts them. However, it doesn’t really explain why the main characters are incomplete and their development is almost nil. The main trio is largely reduced to the ambitious “power of friendship” trope. Sukuna Ryomen is essentially treated as the main character in the end, despite the lack of Heian-era lore and the hasty defeat.

Jujutsu Kaisen is available on VIZ Media.

The 2024 season is starting to settle down. The 2025 offseason will soon come into focus.

Coaches are fired; that is inevitable. Candidates will emerge to work with other teams. That too is unavoidable.

One candidate is already known. And he is currently unattached. Any owner can decide during the season to sell Bill Belichick at the end of the season, or sooner at the latest. (And we know that happens even when it shouldn’t.)

Here’s the first (and possibly only) part of our Belichick watch list. These are the teams that might be interested in hiring the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach. That’s not the case, or should be (or shouldn’t be), but could be.

Many believe the biggest factor in Belichick’s next job will be whether and to what extent an owner is willing to make contractual commitments if not de factoControl of the team to Belichick. If it was clear that he would be the coach and only the coach, with no effort or inclination to make personnel decisions, he would already have a job. In Atlanta or possibly in Washington. His potential reluctance to operate in a structure that placed him under a younger, less experienced and far less accomplished GM was enough to keep the likes of Arthur Blank, the new member of Arthur Blank’s Falcons Ring of Honor, away from him.

There is an important threshold factor that some owners may consider. Does the fan base want Belichick?

It’s hardly self-evident. Last year, when it became clear that Belichick and the Patriots were going their separate ways, we posted a poll on Twitter that asked a very broad and general question. If your favorite team is looking for a coach this offseason, would you want Belichick? About three out of four respondents answered no.

That’s probably one of the reasons Belichick decided to dip his foot into the media pool. Before opting for a cannonball instead.

He’s so overexposed that the natural reaction might be, “Who cares?” Yes, he said some interesting things. But most of it is noise. And his delivery and demeanor still resemble one of his many press conferences too closely to remind those who see and hear him of the curmudgeon who often seemed condescending, curt and dismissive.

So which teams are on our first Belichick watch list? Let’s go:

1. Cowboys.

Many consider this to be obvious. I think Jerry Jones will ultimately be too cheap to pay Belichick. Until then, Jerry will take advantage of the opportunity to attract as much attention as possible. Heck, he spoke publicly about finally signing Belichick in January, not long after declaring that the coach, who won 36 games in three regular seasons, would be back for the final year of his contract.

On Wednesday PFT LiveMichael Holley had an interesting idea. If Belichick were the coach and only the coach in Dallas, would he expect far less than he is making in New England?

Another appeal, given the rivalry between Jones and Patriots owner Robert Kraft, would be the opportunity to remain loyal to his former employer.

2. Eagle.

After last year’s season-ending free fall, Nick Sirianni’s future was in doubt. Belichick’s availability added to the uncertainty.

Sirianni could be in trouble again this year depending on how the next 14 games go. Belichick remains on the radar screen until we know if Sirianni has done enough to secure another season.

3. Giants.

Belichick has always had a soft spot for the Giants. When details of the Jimmy Garoppolo handling breakdown began to emerge a few years ago, a report surfaced that Belichick would want to coach the Giants if things ended in New England.

Depending on how the rest of the year goes, the Giants could make another change; John Mara has fired four coaches in less than a decade.

The possibility of Belichick ending up with the Cowboys or Eagles could be enough to get Mara to pull the trigger and make the man who once left as NYJ’s HC the NYG’s new HC/GM.

4. Jaguars.

This one was evident during Monday night’s embarrassing loss to the bills. Owner Shad Khan made everyone aware before the season started – win now.

If current trends continue, Khan could decide to turn to Belichick.

It could be even worse than when Khan hired Urban Meyer.

5. Bengal.

This one became fascinating during Monday night’s unexpected loss to the Commanders. However, I added them to the list for one reason: to get them off the list.

The Bengals are definitely too cheap to hire Belichick. Hell, they’re too cheap to release Zac Taylor with three years left on his contract.

Like the Cowboys, they would be too cheap to fire Taylor alone one remaining year of his contract.

6. Bears.

The franchise is bursting with history. The city, which looks like an offspring of New York and Pittsburgh, is bursting with football. The squad is bursting with talent, except on offense.

Would the Bears pay Belichick? Maybe not.

Or maybe if they believe he’s the guy who can get the team back to a level that will raise enough public money to finance a new stadium.

When was the last time someone released an original sci-fi blockbuster franchise that wasn’t based on pre-existing intellectual property? The most appropriate contemporary examples are probably the Quiet place series, John Krasinski’s Alien Invasion trilogy and Avatarin which the gap between the 2009 original and the 2022 sequel was no obstacle to its enormous box office success and critical acclaim

13 years is a long time. 20 years is even longer because 2004 was the year David Twohy started The Chronicles of Riddickthe sequel to his sleek, mean vehicle from Vin Diesel Pitch blackpublished in 2000. The Chronicles of Riddick made big promises about the future of Diesel’s mischievous and rugged antihero. Due to dismal box office performance, that promise went unanswered. Yes, Twohy and Diesel released a sequel, Riddickin 2013; No, this film’s back-to-basics delights weren’t a sufficiently satisfying consolation prize The Chronicles of Riddickis cult.

However, it turns out that we live in a fair and just world, and although 12 years is a long time to wait, there is a fourth chapter in this series. Riddick: Furyabegan production last August. (That’s 12 years at least; It is currently unclear when the film will be released in cinemas. Rejoice! Then tide yourself over until then Riddick: Furyais the future theatrical release with Arrow Video’s luxurious new 4K release The Chronicles of Riddick.

This CD is a treasure trove for Twohy fans, as it contains both the 119-minute theatrical version and the 134-minute director’s cut. Riddick: Furya That said, it’s also a reminder of how damn close we came in the 2000s to making a sci-fi franchise all of a piece, rather than stitching it together from the threads of previously established works. Luckily, the melancholy only lasts until you press play on the CD and is replaced by the thrill of reliving Twohy’s meaty Edgar Rice Burroughs riff. Pitch black is a comparatively isolated film that reveals little about its setting, but The Chronicles of Riddick This attitude catapults to a level of performance that remains astonishingly unrecognized 20 years later. Twohy packs an entire universe into every frame of the film, conjuring a strange and silly universe, but one that he and his cast are so committed to that these details become features to be celebrated, not mocked.

And yet it is ridicule that greeted the film when it was released in 2004. Audiences rejected Diesel’s work as Riddick, as well as Twohy’s vision and the sight of Linus Roache dissolving himself in sacrificial winds. They said “no” to Keith David, an actor whose presence enhances every film he appears in. Most importantly, they said “no” to anything. Originaleven before the industry’s decision at the end of the 2000s to rely entirely on IP with integrated viewership.

The Chronicles of Riddick is a slice of Limburger reminiscent of the era of star Wars, Conan the BarbarianAnd Heavy metal. The film’s reference points are clear and yet it is never referential. Diesel plays Riddick with such comfort that it’s easy to imagine him playing the character in a homegrown D&D campaign, and there’s an underlying familiarity The Chronicles of RiddickNarration and plot in a very unique context. He likes to play Riddick. He appears to identify with Riddick’s nature as an instinctive survivalist on a primal level, while bonding with him on a human level through strong empathy. Riddick displays his apathy convincingly. He is connected to the freedom afforded by his lack of personal ties and motivated by perseverance. It is these qualities that instill in him an aversion to authority, turning him from “anti-hero” to plain old “hero.”

There is a certain logic and intelligence behind it The Chronicles of Riddick This is belied by his dumber qualities. Twohy saves most of the former for Diesel, David and Karl Urban (who plays the supporting villain Vaako with his trademark, dominant stockiness). The director blames Judi Dench and Thandiwe Newton, who play the air elemental Aereon and Dame Vaako (the scheming Lady Macbeth to Vaako, well, Macbeth), respectively, for the film’s silly material. Your job is to give the film seriousness and being seriouswhich is not the same as taking the material seriously.

Twohy makes the impossible possible while simultaneously managing to integrate that impossibility into an equally otherworldly creative vision. He overwhelms the ill-advised details of his script by the strength of its broader foundations. The Chronicles of Riddick is a messy film, as imperfect an example of blockbuster genre cinema as anything the American studio system has produced in the last two decades. It’s a ride. Twohy gives the film full throttle from the start. He shows no hesitation. He’s overconfident that his hands will stay steady on the wheel, and rightly so, because they do Do. At its silliest, the story maintains its determined pace, progressing at breathtaking speed to one epic set piece after another; At its best, the characters race madly across the surface of a volcanic planet in a desperate attempt to escape the sun.

In another film, this would also have been just another stupid decision on a pile of stupid decisions. But inside The Chronicles of Riddickthis moment, among countless others, triumphs over any inherent stupidity through sheer force of will.