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Xavier aims to rebound from a tough week and get one more critical tune-up for a rivalry matchup when it hosts Morgan State on Tuesday night in Cincinnati. The Musketeers (7-2) were ranked No. 22 in the AP poll two weeks ago but fell out after a 25-point loss to Michigan in the Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament final on Nov. 27. Xavier then barely escaped with a 71-68 home win over South Carolina State on Dec. 1 before losing 76-72 at TCU on Thursday. Dante Maddox Jr. came off the bench to score nine points in 20 minutes on three 3-pointers against the Horned Frogs. He also grabbed six rebounds before fouling out. The Musketeers have been waiting for the Toledo transfer to add a punch to an underwhelming bench cast that many thought would be a strength for Xavier coming into the season. "I really feel like you can almost be baited into a false sense of how deep your team is because you're around guys every day and have a good, older group, which we do," Musketeers coach Sean Miller said. "You see the good in a lot of different guys. It's not until you get 8 to 10, 10 to 15 games in when you truly understand how deep your team is." Maddox hit a 3-pointer and started a fastbreak with a steal that gave Xavier a 60-54 lead with 7:28 remaining, but the Musketeers faded down the stretch and lost for the second time in three games. Maddox is averaging 4.7 points per game, while Ryan Conwell leads the team with 16.6. Tuesday's game will be the last chance for Xavier to straighten up before visiting No. 22 Cincinnati on Saturday for the teams' annual intense crosstown showdown. Morgan State (5-7) is coming off a 102-81 road loss at Bowling Green on Saturday. Preseason All-MEAC First Team selection Will Thomas led the Bears with 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, while Kameron Hobbs scored 12 points off the bench. Amahrie Simpkins made all five of his field-goal attempts to add 11 points and Wynston Tabbs had 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. Tabbs leads Morgan State in scoring this season at 16.8 points per game, while Simpkins (12.8) and Thomas (12.2) round out the Bears' double-digit scorers. The Bears have struggled away from home, losing all five road contests this season. --Field Level Media

California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sitesMartinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.

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Strategic hire underscores Assembly's commitment to bolstering its leadership team to deliver best-in-class services and results for its clients. NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly, a leading global marketing agency within the Stagwell (STGW) network, today announced the appointment of Josh Berman as Executive Vice President, Assembly Lead. Earlier this year, Assembly unveiled a new operating structure with teams organized into 'Assemblies' based on geography and industry sector. Based in New York , Berman will co-lead Assembly East, focusing on deepening brand relationships, driving innovation, and providing more rigor, expertise, and growth for clients. Berman brings 15 years of media industry experience to Assembly. Most recently, as Managing Partner and Client Lead at Wavemaker, he led media planning and buying for a major Church & Dwight brand and contributed to global product development initiatives, leveraging data and technology to craft effective marketing solutions. Over his career, Josh has partnered with marquee brands across various industries, including Citi, Campbell's , IKEA, Tiffany & Co., Amgen, Marriott, and AT&T. Berman's appointment is part of Assembly's ongoing growth efforts, ensuring that the agency remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to meet clients' evolving needs. "Our clients get the best of both worlds—an agency big enough to lead yet small enough to care—which means each client receives the attention, dedicated leadership, and prioritization the industry and clients are demanding," said Rick Acampora , Global CEO of Assembly. "Josh's extensive experience in media strategy, analytics, client leadership, and innovation, coupled with his ability to fuse media and creative to unlock and accelerate brand performance, will be instrumental as we continue to elevate and find the change that fuels growth for our clients. We are thrilled to have him join our team." Berman's role is effective immediately. ABOUT ASSEMBLY Assembly is a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, Assembly leads the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence. For more information, please visit assemblyglobal.com . Contact Mariana Delacqua mariana.delacqua@assemblyglobal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/josh-berman-joins-assembly-as-evp-assembly-lead-in-north-america-302337752.html SOURCE AssemblyImage via Project Survival's Cat Haven Instagram. A Fresno County wildlife sanctuary is being recognized for its efforts in wildlife care. , conservation park in Dunlap, has achieved the distinction of American Humane Certified for its high standards of care and treatment of animals. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1993, is dedicated to the preservation of wild cats and offers guided tours of some of the world’s rarest cats. The cat haven spans across 93 acres west of in California. Project Survival’s Cat Haven passed an independent assessment that reviewed the wellbeing of animals in their care—a process guided by the latest science and best practices and informed by veterinarians and experts in animal welfare, animal science, zoology, and ethics who have experience in protecting animals. “We are thrilled that Project Survival’s Cat Haven has met the standards to become American Humane Certified,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane. Ganzert said they are thrilled that Project Survival’s Cat Haven have met their standards. “Project Survival’s Cat Haven is an innovative conservation park that promotes the preservation of wild cats in their native habitat, Ganzert said. “This certification provides American Humane with the opportunity to recognize the extensive reach of the animal welfare movement at zoos, aquariums, and conservation parks around the world.” The validation process includes submission of a pre-audit application, which is then followed by an onsite audit that assesses animal welfare. Factors considered in the process include housing, food, water, lighting, shade, sound, activity levels, and the training of staff who interact with the animals. The audit helps verify good practices at zoos and aquariums and offers increased insurance to visitors their support is worthwhile. “Project Survival’s Cat Haven is excited and proud to be certified by American Humane,” said Dale Anderson, Founder of Project Survival’s Cat Haven. “Being recognized by an organization that puts the care of animals first is a great honor. To save cats in the wild, we need people to meet their wild cousins that are cared for at the Cat Haven. Making a connection between people and the cats gives us the opportunity to help protect wild cats worldwide.” A Fresno County wildlife sanctuary is being recognized for its Party City, a national retail chain specializing in party supplies, A Fresno area nonprofit organization whose goal is to reduce Fresno County is closing in on its $400,000 goal toRobin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, November 26 By STEVE RYDER Published: 18:35 EST, 25 November 2024 | Updated: 18:35 EST, 25 November 2024 e-mail View comments Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Sedgefield and Southwell. Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings Sedgefield ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.55 Mr Escobar 1.25 Bathgate 2.00 Clean Getaway (nb) 2.30 Harper Valley 3.00 BEBSIDE BANTER (nap) 3.30 Old Blue Eyes GIMCRACK 12.55 Mr Escobar (nb) 1.25 National Question 2.00 Clean Getaway 2.30 Laser Focus 3.00 The Paddy Pie 3.30 Snapaudaciaheros NEWMARKET – 2.30 LASER FOCUS (nap). Southwell ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.35 Northern Reel 1.05 No No Tango 1.40 The Blueberry One 2.10 King Ulanda 2.40 Elle Est Beau 3.10 Neigh Botha 3.40 Lunar Contact GIMCRACK 12.35 Northern Reel 1.05 No No Tango 1.40 The Blueberry One 2.10 King Ulanda 2.40 Elle Est Beau 3.10 Neigh Botha 3.40 Lunar Contact Share or comment on this article: Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, November 26 e-mail Add comment

Lautaro Martinez ended a near two-month goal drought as Inter Milan closed to within one point of Serie A leaders Atalanta by sweeping aside Cagliari 3-0. Martinez had gone eight matches since last finding the back of the net against Venezia on November 3 but after Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 54th minute, the Argentina international struck in Sardinia. The Inter captain took his tally against Cagliari to 10 goals in as many games after 71 minutes before Hakan Calhanoglu capped an excellent night for the visitors from the penalty spot a few moments later. This moment >>> #ForzaInter #CagliariInter pic.twitter.com/aZwbAZvRVI — Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) December 28, 2024 Inter’s fifth-successive league victory led to them temporarily leapfrogging Atalanta, who reclaimed top spot but saw their lead cut to a single point following a 1-1 draw at Lazio. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were grateful for a point in the end after falling behind to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half strike, only drawing level with two minutes remaining thanks to Marco Brescianini. Lautaro Valenti’s last-gasp strike condemned rock-bottom Monza to a 10th defeat in 18 matches as Parma edged a 2-1 victory, while Genoa defeated Empoli by the same scoreline.