Surprisingly, the New Orleans Saints offense got off to a fast start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. On a third-and-4 during New Orleans’ opening drive, Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to third-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, giving New Orleans a 6-0 lead. Saints kicker Blake Grupe made the extra-point attempt. In 2023, Carr signed a four-year, $150M deal with New Orleans but failed to lead the Saints to their first playoff appearance since 2020. In 17 starts, he went 9-8 and averaged 228.1 passing yards per game, the second-lowest mark of his career. Shaheed, meanwhile, broke…
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The Algerian leader, who is backed by the country’s army, secures 94.7 percent of the votes, authorities say.Algeria’s incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected to the position, says the country’s electoral authority ANIE. “Of 5,630,000 voters recorded, 5,320,000 voted for the independent candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune, accounting for 94.65 percent” of Saturday’s vote, ANIE head Mohamed Charfi told reporters in the capital Algiers on Sunday. Army-backed Tebboune’s challengers conservative Abdelali Hassani Cherif won 3 percent of the ballots and socialist Youcef Aouchiche won 2.1 percent. Hassani Cherif’s campaign said polling station officials had been pressured to inflate results and alleged…
The Paralympics have officially concluded and the medal count is in. Over the past two weeks in Paris, the world’s best athletes came together and battled for glory in the 2024 Paralympics — and one nation stood out above the rest. China dominated the medal count with a staggering 95 golds and 222 total medals. Great Britain was second in both golds (49) and total medals (125), with Team USA coming home third in both categories (36 golds, 105 total medals). The majority of China’s medal came in para track and field and para swimming, where both men and women…
Labisi LyricsEmbrace the power of words and music with the heartfelt lyrics of Labisi’s Yahweh. From poignant ballads to uplifting anthems, each line carries a unique emotional weight that resonates deep within.Labisi – Yahweh LyricsBaba tewo gbawa oBaba tewo gbawa laBaba tewo gbawa oBaba tewo gbawa laBaba gbami, baba gbami laKijoba re, kijoba tode oBaba gbami, baba gbami la (Jesu o)Kijoba re, kijoba tode oEmi koni shalai ini oun, todaraMinu reni emi, sha beke mileBaba gbami, maje kemi lo lofoBaba gbami, maje kemi lo lofoAh, OlodumareBaba tewo, gbawa kama, sise laye eAh, OlodumareBaba tewo, gbawa kama, sirin laye eAh, OlodumareBaba…
The Dallas Cowboys finally gave Dak Prescott what he wanted, but the star quarterback will now be under more pressure than ever to deliver when it matters most. On Sunday, NFL Media insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported that Prescott received a four-year deal worth $240M with $231M guaranteed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter added the new contract makes him the highest-paid QB in the NFL on a per-year basis. Giving Prescott a mega deal makes sense, as he’s coming off the best year of his career. In 17 games last season, he led the league in touchdown passes (36) and finished…
Abdallah Bou Habib discusses rising tensions along Lebanon’s southern border with Israel as fears of a regional war grow.Lebanon is grappling with rising tensions along its southern border with Israel, sparking fears of a broader regional war. The ongoing war on Gaza, now in its 11th month, has further complicated Lebanon’s already fragile security, drawing in domestic, regional, and international powers. As the situation grows more precarious, questions arise about Lebanon’s path forward and how it can withstand these shifting geopolitical realities. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib talks to Al Jazeera. Source link
Queens-Midtown Tunnel repairs complete Repairs at the Queens-Midtown tunnel are complete after a drilling accident caused standstill traffic. QUEENS – Repairs at the Queens-Midtown Tunnel are complete after a drilling accident caused standstill traffic. On Wednesday, water began leaking into the south tube after a contractor mistakenly drilled a hole, shutting it down to traffic. According to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, a private contractor hired by the city of New York was doing exploratory drilling along Manhattan’s shore of the East River near the U.N., in order to find pylons that would support a greenway walk project along the riverfront. …
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of State and Member of the Saudi Cabinet, Dr. Essam Bin Saeed. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Interior, Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, as well as the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmad Fahmy, said the Saudi Interior Minister conveyed to the President the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince…
Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has stirred controversy with his recent apology to colleague Davido, following his release from prison. Krane had claimed Davido was responsible for his arrest over allegations related to the death of Tagbo, a former assistant to Davido.Meanwhile, after social media personality VeryDarkMan intervened, Krane was released from custody. However, Dammy Krane’s apology to Davido has raised eyebrows, as it came with a subtle shade. In a now-deleted video, Krane shared a video of Davido crying and begging on his knees. He captioned it, “PLEASE @davido I’M BEGGING. I’M ON MY KNEES”.The apology has sparked mixed reactions…
History is being made to start the 2024-25 NFL season. A league record 15 Black quarterbacks will be starting Week 1.The previous mark was set last season when 14 started under center. In 1923, Fritz Pollard was credited as the NFL’s first Black starting quarterback. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.The position was later popularized by players such as Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Doug Williams and Reggie Collier in the 1980s. These are the record-setting quarterbacks and their teams for Week 1:Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals; Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens; Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers; Caleb Williams, Chicago…