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NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global athleisure market size is estimated to grow by USD 176.3 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.79% during the forecast period. Growing prominence of online shopping is driving market growth, with a trend towards rising popularity of denim athleisure. However, increasing competition from unorganized sector poses a challenge. Key market players include Adidas AG, ALALA, ALO LLC, American Eagle Outfitters Inc, Carbon38 Inc., Columbia Sportswear Co., EYSOM LLC, The Gap Inc., H and M Hennes and Mauritz GBC AB, lululemon athletica Inc., Michi Design Inc., New Balance Athletics Inc., Nike Inc., Outdoor Voices Inc., P.E Nation International, PUMA SE, Rhone Apparel Inc, Sweaty Betty Ltd., Under Armour Inc., VF Corp.; Hanesbrands Inc.; Patagonia, Inc.; EILEEN FISHER ; Vuori; Outerknown.; PANGAIA; Wear Pact, LLC.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver The denim athleisure trend is gaining significant traction in the global market, with major denim manufacturers incorporating athletic designs into their traditional jeans. For instance, Levi Strauss introduced stretch jeans in 2020 and established a research lab to explore new methods for producing flexible denim. This innovation has inspired other premium denim brands to follow suit, leading to collaborations and partnerships among manufacturers. For example, Santoni, LENZING, Tonello, and Unitin collaborated on the den/IM TECH capsule project, resulting in the creation of the I am Denim athleisure collection. This development has sparked in demand for stretchable jeans that offer an athleisure appearance. Several manufacturers, including AEO Management, now produce jeans based on the desired level of stretch for customers. The increasing popularity of denim athleisure is a significant trend anticipated to fuel the expansion of the global athleisure market during the forecast period. The athleisure market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing trend of comfort and style in everyday life. Brands are focusing on building strong identities through unique designs and copyrights to differentiate themselves in the mass market. Synthetic fibers and innovative materials are popular choices for athletic-casual clothing, catering to the health-conscious young population. Wellness and luxury fashion are merging, giving rise to streetwear athleisure. Brands like Lululemon, Sweaty Betty, Perfect Moment, and Olympia Activewear lead the way. The supply chain is being optimized with customized apparel and professional guidance for customers. Celebrity collaborations and influencer marketing are driving sales through offline channels. Digital innovation and rapid globalization are shaping the future of athleisure. The yoga landscape, with its growing number of studios, gyms, health clubs, and online platforms, is a major contributor to the market. With the rise of lifestyle diseases and lockdown measures, the demand for comfortable, fashionable clothes continues to soar. The market for activewear products is expected to reach new heights, prioritizing customer satisfaction and tailored gear for various activities like triathlon. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The global athleisure market faces challenges due to the rise of local and unorganized vendors. These vendors offer cost-effective products, attracting price-sensitive consumers and occupying shelf space from established brands. The market's fragmentation, with a multitude of local, regional, and international players, impedes growth. Low entry barriers increase buyer bargaining power, and intense price competition hampers revenue generation for major vendors. This situation may hinder the growth of the global athleisure market during the forecast period. The athleisure market is thriving due to the young population's health consciousness and preference for comfortable, fashionable clothes. The yoga landscape, with its numerous studios, gyms, and health clubs, drives the demand for athleisure gear. The lockdown measures have shifted consumer behavior towards online platforms for purchasing activewear products. Major companies like Athleta, Old Navy, and FLX offer tailored gear and professional advice to ensure customer satisfaction. Sustainability is a key trend, with smart fabrics, moisture-wicking properties, temperature regulation, and antibacterial features gaining popularity. New technologies like sensors and wearable technology are enhancing the market positions of these brands. Platinum Equity's acquisition of major companies underscores the market's potential. Regulations on product safety, quality, compliance, trademarks, and intellectual property are crucial for maintaining market positions and product portfolios. Team uniforms, offfield performance apparel, and fan merchandise are additional growth areas. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This athleisure market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Mass athleisure 1.2 Premium athleisure 2.1 Online 2.2 Offline 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Mass athleisure- The athleisure market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand from millennials worldwide. Major purchase categories are footwear and bottom wear, primarily driven by female buyers. Consumers are switching to comfortable and presentable clothing for work from home, shopping, and social media. Leading brands like adidas and Under Armour target young populations with affordable prices, such as Under Armour's USD37 - USD114 range and Nike's USD55 - USD85 range. New players entering the market in various regions contribute to the segment's growth. Offline distribution through department stores and hypermarkets, like Tesco, Walmart, and Target, is popular. Promotional strategies include product trials, signages, and discounts. Specialty stores offer a wide assortment, increasing sales and vendor visibility. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the mass athleisure segment. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The athleisure market is experiencing a significant in popularity among the young population, driven by their health consciousness and desire for comfortable, fashionable clothes. The yoga landscape, with its growing number of studios, gyms, and health clubs, is a major contributor to this trend. With the increasing availability of yoga lessons, both in-person and online, the demand for athleisure gear has reached new heights. The mass athleisure market is characterized by a wide range of activewear products, from basic to high-end, catering to various customer preferences. Brands are focusing on tailored gear, innovative designs, and differentiation to establish a strong brand identity. Copyrights and substitutes are becoming important considerations in the market, with brands investing in research and development to stay ahead. The supply chain is a critical aspect of the athleisure market, with synthetic fibers and wellness being key factors. Luxury fashion and streetwear athleisure are also gaining traction, offering consumers a blend of style and functionality. Despite lockdown measures, the market continues to thrive on online platforms, demonstrating its resilience and adaptability. Market Research Overview The athleisure market is experiencing significant growth due to the young population's increasing health consciousness and desire for comfortable, fashionable clothes. This trend is particularly prominent in the yoga landscape, with yoga studios, gyms, and health clubs offering yoga lessons and activewear products. The market has been boosted by lockdown measures, driving a shift to online platforms for purchasing athleisure gear. New technologies such as smart fabrics, moisture-wicking properties, temperature regulation, and antibacterial features are becoming increasingly popular. Brands are differentiating themselves through innovation, sustainability, and tailored gear, with major companies like Athleta, Old Navy, and Lululemon leading the way. The market positions of these companies are shaped by their product portfolios, new technologies, distribution channels, and brand identity. Substitutes like loungewear, pajama sets, and team uniforms are also impacting the market. Regulations, product safety, quality, compliance, trademarks, intellectual property, and brand identity are crucial considerations for companies. The mass athleisure market includes athletic casual clothing, synthetic fibers, and wellness trends. Luxury fashion and streetwear athleisure are also gaining popularity. Comfort and style remain key drivers, with brands offering customized apparel, professional guidance, and celebrity collaborations. Digital innovation and rapid globalization are shaping the future of the athleisure market. The athleisure market is not limited to on-field performance and team uniforms but also includes fan apparel and off-field performance. The market is expected to continue growing as lifestyle diseases become more prevalent, and yoga enthusiasts and women's athleisure continue to drive demand. Brands like Sweaty Betty, FLX, Perfect Moment, and Olympia Activewear are also making their mark in the market. In summary, the athleisure market is a dynamic and growing industry driven by health consciousness, comfort, style, and innovation. Companies are differentiating themselves through sustainability, technology, and customization, while regulations, quality, and brand identity remain crucial considerations. The market is expected to continue growing as consumers seek comfortable, fashionable, and functional clothing for their active lifestyles. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Mass Athleisure Premium Athleisure Distribution Channel Online Offline Geography North America Europe APAC South America Middle East And Africa Category End user 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioIn a launch weekend already packed with Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals players, Infinity Nikki has also claimed 10 million downloads
Newswise — Electricity, water, transportation, healthcare and communications interact to form a broader system of systems that analysts at Argonne are committed to making more resilient. Decision and infrastructure sciences experts at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are dedicated to understanding how critical infrastructure operates — and why and when sometimes it won’t. By analyzing the way key systems like electricity, water, transportation, healthcare and communications interact, they form an understanding of a sort of “system of systems” upon which modern society relies. This includes understanding how that broad system functions normally on good days and what might happen on not-so-good days. Meet seven people of infrastructure resilience whose scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps them plan to adapt to future challenges. The U.S. power grid is an example of something so large, so complex and so interconnected that it is truly too big to fail. And yet it does sometimes. Just ask anyone who has experienced outages during an extreme weather event. Leah Talaber, an infrastructure analyst at Argonne, developed a sophisticated hurricane model called HEADOUT to help predict where and when critical infrastructure systems are most likely to experience outages. The model is so valuable and accurate that it runs every time the National Hurricane Center issues an advisory. In the hours preceding some storms, Talaber has been tasked with providing hourly updates to DOE and DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Systems, and Emergency Response (CESER). HEADOUT data is essential because it helps communities anticipate and mitigate the safety and economic impacts of losing electrical power, which could cascade to other types of infrastructure, including so-called “lifeline systems” — energy, water, communications and transportation — when a hurricane makes landfall. After every storm, HEADOUT analysts review the model’s predicted storm path and reconcile that data with the storm’s actual path. They also consider the storm’s impact on electrical power. When errors between the predicted model and the actual result are found, Talaber said, it is sometimes a positive sign that regions have improved infrastructure as a result of data HEADOUT provided in previous storms. Using better models and more reliable data, regions can more accurately calculate where it is most important to make interdependent systems more resilient in anticipation of future events. “It’s very exciting to see how these advances have the potential to save lives,” said Talaber. “The more information we have, the more we can prepare. That decreases the potential for lives lost.” If someone has to focus on the possibility of a regional energy system having its worst kind of day, it might be David Sehloff, an Argonne energy systems engineer. Sehloff, who lived in California during an era of rolling energy blackouts, is an expert in modeling adverse conditions on regional power transmission networks. Sometimes, he’s using Argonne’s high-fidelity downscaled future weather simulations to look many years into the future. Other times, he is modeling a system’s resilience a few months ahead. He examines how a system will respond when an adverse event propagates through it and ripples into other parts of the network. He also examines what happens to the infrastructure systems that are dependent or interdependent on the initially affected system. “An adverse event might be a natural hazard, a cyber event or a physical attack,” said Sehloff. “A flood might take out a substation and we know we’ll lose power in its vicinity. But how does losing that one substation affect the rest of the system, and can we model how that entire system will respond and recover?” This analysis can reveal a system’s most vulnerable aspects. With that information, Argonne can start making recommendations for how to mitigate effects and improve overall system resilience. “Power systems work very well, but there is a high cost when there is a disruption,” Sehloff said. “It’s important to identify critical times and pieces of infrastructure so that we can make improvements and prevent worst case outcomes.” Navigating the vast complexity of so much infrastructure in order to make it more resilient might be easier if there was a map to follow. But ask what information belongs on that map and Argonne’s Carmella Burdi will ask you what story you are trying to tell. “What belongs on a map changes based on what you’re trying to do,” said Burdi, group leader of Argonne’s Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Data Analytics. “We have the ability — and maybe the responsibility — to think about what’s going on when we’re trying to get information across using a map.” Unlike cartographers of old who used chain links as standard units of measure and drafted with pencil on paper, Burdi and others at Argonne use the laboratory’s high performance computing (HPC) resources to add mathematical depth and scientific meaning to spatial data. She has become an expert at piecing together GIS and data analytics to tell complex community stories. For example, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), AT&T and DOE’s Grid Deployment Office, she helped develop a free, R&D 100 award-winning, publicly available online tool called ClimRR to make Argonne’s high-fidelity, dynamically downscaled future weather projections more accessible to both non-experts and experts alike. Local, regional and national decision-makers can use this information for forward-looking resilience planning or in immediate response to crises. “When you’re talking about infrastructure resilience, you’re talking about an actual spot on the earth’s surface that’s important to understand,” Burdi said. “As technology makes more data available to us, we’re able to capture more information about the world. We can organize that data, make sense of it and make our findings discoverable for other folks who need it.” Lawrence “Paul” Lewis lived through the deadly devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans as a law student in 2005. The experience was profound and formative, both personally and professionally. “I witnessed communities lose absolutely everything,” said Lewis, who had been studying environmental law. “It caused me to start thinking, ‘why did this happen? Was it the way the city was constructed? What was it about the infrastructure that caused all of the systems’ failures?’ ” Inspired, Lewis completed his legal studies, went on to earn a master’s degree in threat and response management and is currently completing a Ph.D. in systems engineering. Today, as the Community Resilience and Sustainable Development Program Lead and co-principal investigator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP), he devotes himself to finding, untangling and modeling solutions to single points of infrastructure failures that can disrupt entire systems and devastate communities. “There’s not always a data set you can download and feed into a model,” Lewis said. “Some of this analysis has to be stitched together from real people who identify which part of their system is the most consequential to lose.” Lifeline systems are the most devastating to lose and they can create cascading problems for a community. Those failures are the ones Lewis wants to help identify most. “It’s really important to me that my work with Argonne has economic impact,” he said. “But, most important to me is the immediate impact we have on helping communities to be the versions of themselves that they want to be.” A better understanding of how infrastructure systems connect and relate to one another can help system operators to prioritize and restore functionality when a natural hazard or other event disrupts operations. Josh Bergerson, a principal infrastructure analyst at Argonne, works directly with critical infrastructure owners and operators to help them gain greater visibility of their dependencies on and interdependencies with other infrastructure systems. This can be through complex analysis of a system — and its place within the broader system of systems — or by facilitating more transparency between system operators. For example, a hospital may know it needs water and electricity, but it might not know how disruptions in these utilities could impact its usage of those systems. “Other than knowing the direct substation to which it is connected, a hospital might not know some of the resilience challenges,” Bergerson said. “We can work with stakeholders to collect data and run different analyses to help them understand what they can do so their supply is not as vulnerable every time there’s a storm or other event.” Smaller utilities might not fully understand the demands of their customers and how to prioritize restoration of power. But prioritizing a hospital’s critical functions is likely higher priority than restoring a nearby parking garage’s functionality. It also presents different resilience challenges. Bergerson works to bridge this gap in understanding through his work in support of RRAP and DHS. “Sometimes this work directly informs future decisions to enhance critical infrastructure resilience,” he said. “Sometimes it brings value by building relationships between stakeholders.” When planning for and developing critical infrastructure, one of the biggest x factors in any plan may be the people who use it. “People don’t necessarily use infrastructure in the ways we expect, even though they are the very reason why infrastructure is built in the first place,” said Liz Bolton, infrastructure risk analyst at Argonne. In addition to being a Fulbright scholar, Bolton is an expert in water security and the nexus between people and infrastructure. During one program abroad, she recalled, a community diverted water from newly constructed infrastructure for purposes entirely different than what its engineers intended. The region spent millions of dollars, but the effort didn’t result in improved water security. Bolton believes there are opportunities to apply new ways of thinking to promote greater water security. She studies the interdependencies between water and power grids, and the critical choke points where the greatest impact is felt if part of the system, such as a power plant, should fail. “Power and clean water are inextricably linked,” said Bolton. “Pumping, treating, cleaning and distributing water require a lot of energy. Energy production often requires large volumes of clean water for equipment cooling. When one fails, the other is at risk.” Analyzing and understanding the interdependencies of water and complex systems (that include people) is Bolton’s top priority. “We all expect water to be there until it isn’t,” she said. “At the point when we notice poor quality or insufficient quantity, it’s often too late.” Before becoming Argonne’s director of Global Energy and Climate Security, Duane Verner considered various careers in security and law enforcement. He was a National Park Service Ranger in Glacier National Park. He earned a degree in urban planning and helped governments and organizations with infrastructure recovery efforts after disasters like Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Combined, the experiences all made him pose a question to himself that he continues to ask today: How can communities be built to be more resilient to natural disasters and man-made attacks? His efforts to answer that question have varied over time and include work on national and international programs, including the DHS’s RRAP, the DOE’s Office of International Affairs’ Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation (P-TECC), and the U.S. Department of State’s Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Energy and the stability of energy systems are increasingly important to the U.S. and its allies. As a result, Verner supports P-TECC and OSCE in their shared focus to develop and implement projects on the protection of critical, sustainable energy networks and energy-related aspects of disaster risk reduction in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. For example, recent geopolitical tensions prompted the country of Moldova to identify viable alternative routes and sources of natural gas in the event of a wintertime disruption. Verner and an Argonne colleague flew to Moldova’s capital, analyzed the interdependencies of the country’s power system, identified ways to respond to a potential disruption and jump-started a partnership that led to a viable backup plan. That kind of expertise, Verner said, plus the HPC resources in the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, a DOE Office of Science user facility, and additional science and technology capabilities make Argonne a key contributor to infrastructure resilience — and national security. “We have very unique capabilities at the national labs,” he said, “and the world knows that.” The DOE, DOE’s CESER, DOE’s Grid Deployment Office, DHS, DHS’s FEMA, DOE’s Office of International Affairs, OSCE, AT&T and others sponsors contributed funding for research described in this article. The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility provides supercomputing capabilities to the scientific and engineering community to advance fundamental discovery and understanding in a broad range of disciplines. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science, Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program, the ALCF is one of two DOE Leadership Computing Facilities in the nation dedicated to open science. Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology by conducting leading-edge basic and applied research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science .
Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa are not available for the San Francisco 49ers when they enter Green Bay with designs on finding their finishing kick on Sunday afternoon. Purdy is out with a right shoulder injury and won't leave the sideline at Lambeau Field, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, when he also declared Bosa out and confirmed journeyman Brandon Allen would make his 10th career start at quarterback. "Outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon. But it's his second year (with the 49ers)," Shanahan said. "Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play." Shanahan said the 49ers are "a little surprised" Purdy experienced tightness and discomfort in his shoulder after an MRI exam on Monday that showed no long-term cause for concern. "The way it responded this week, it's really up in the air for next week," Shanahan said of Purdy's long-term prognosis. Allen's last NFL start on the road was with the Bengals at the Ravens in 2020. Allen completed 6 of 21 passes for 48 yards with two interceptions. He finished with a passer rating of 0.0 in a 38--3 loss. "It's definitely an opportunity for me to go out and play well and put our guys in a good position to win the game," Allen said Friday. "And obviously we want Brock back and healthy and all that, but for time being, it is an opportunity for me." Purdy took the practice field Thursday with the intent to participate. His shoulder tightened significantly, and the 49ers ushered him off the field to meet with trainers. Purdy beat the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs at San Francisco in January, but Allen is familiar to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur was an assistant coach with the Rams during Allen's two-year run in Los Angeles. Allen broke into the NFL in 2016 with the Jaguars and is 2-7 in nine career starts. He went 1-2 with the Broncos in 2019 and 1-5 in six starts over two years with the Bengals in 2020 and ‘21. A victory against the visiting 49ers on Sunday would bolster the Packers' playoff chances, send a conference rival below .500 and avenge a bitter playoff defeat. Those seemingly rank in no particular order for the Packers (8-3), although they don't shy from living at least partially in the past ahead of a Week 12 showdown. San Francisco eliminated Green Bay 24-21 in the NFC divisional playoffs last season, scoring 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. "That's what you've got to sit with all offseason, is going back, watching the game, trying to see what you could have done better," Packers quarterback Jordan Love said. "What you could have done differently in that game. ... Just knowing that's the team that knocked us out, we're definitely hungry for this game." Ditto for San Francisco. The 49ers fell to 5-5 after last week's 20-17 home loss to Seattle, done in by Geno Smith's 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds to play. Still only a game behind NFC West-leading Arizona, the reigning conference champion 49ers are just 1-3 in division play and can ill afford to lose more ground. A visit to AFC East leader Buffalo awaits after the trip to Green Bay. While they're dealing with plenty of not-so-good news on the injury front, the 49ers do anticipate the return of other contributors. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who missed the past two games following the death of his 1-year-old daughter, practiced Wednesday. Tight end George Kittle also is eager to play after a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him against the Seahawks. "Very excited," Kittle said. "Can't pass up playing the Packers, so no, I will be out there for sure." Allen was a three-year starter at Arkansas but has been a journeyman backup since entering the NFL in 2016 as the 201st overall pick of the Jaguars. Shanahan and LaFleur have been fierce competitors since twice working together, first as low-level assistants with the Texans in 2008, then on the so-called "dream team" staff in Washington that also included Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and Raheem Morris; and two seasons with the Falcons (2015, 2016) where LaFleur was quarterbacks coach and Shanahan called the plays. Shanahan scored the most recent win over LaFleur in January. Green Bay has won seven of the past eight regular-season meetings between the franchises. But the familiarity and shared-brain approach to offense that has the coaches completed each other's play calls has led to some tight games. The past three at Lambeau Field were all decided by three points. Green Bay, which hosts a home game on Thanksgiving next Thursday, is starting a run of three games in 12 days. They'll play back-to-back Thursday games. Their Week 14 game is at Detroit. That might make it good news for LaFleur that surprising contributors have emerged of late. Packers wideout Christian Watson had a career-best 150 receiving yards on only four catches during last week's 20-19 road win against the Chicago Bears. His diving 60-yard reception in the fourth quarter put the Packers in position for Love's go-ahead, 1-yard scoring run with 2:59 to play. Watson entered the game with eight catches for 83 yards over his previous three contests, but LaFleur assured Watson remains a "big part" of the attack. "He's a guy who's got every measurable known to man in terms of the size, the speed, and it's not like those were easy plays he was making," LaFleur said. "He was making tough, contested catches." San Francisco will aim to generate more pressure against Love than the Bears, who sacked him just once. The 49ers collected four sacks against the Seahawks, with Bosa and Leonard Floyd contributing 1.5 apiece. Recent regular-season history between the Packers and 49ers at Lambeau Field has favored Green Bay. The Packers have won seven of their past eight home games against the 49ers and are 22-11 versus San Francisco at home all-time. Green Bay leads the series 34-28-1. --Field Level MediaNORMAL – When Addison Martin scored the game’s first basket just 20 seconds in Thursday, the CEFCU Arena crowd erupted. It was not the first eruption of the day, and it certainly would not be the last. With an Illinois State women’s basketball program record Education Day gathering of 8,027 comprised mainly of elementary school children roaring from beginning to end, the Redbirds dismantled NAIA program St. Francis early and cruised to a 110-60 nonconference triumph. Illinois State forward Addison Martin (24) celebrates after a 3-pointer by Caroline Waite in the second quarter against St. Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. “It was awesome. It was just a fun atmosphere to play in front of a bunch of little kids. It gets us going on the court,” Martin said. “It was fun to hear them scream and have a great time. And of course they were out of school so that’s even better.” Before scoring an arena-record 110 points, ISU players were instructed by Coach Kristen Gillespie to harken back to their youth. “This is our favorite game of the year,” Gillespie said after her team improved to 5-3. “My message to our players was we were all third or fourth graders with dreams of being a college athlete one day, and we’re getting to live out our childhood dreams so let’s put on a great show. "Play with immense joy and passion and have fun out there. I think that’s what you saw from us.” Illinois State forward Savannah McGowan (52) scores against St. Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. The measurables from that immense joy revealed 11 3-pointers in 24 attempts, a 30-0 margin in fast-break points and 59.4 percent overall shooting. ISU enjoyed a 30-5 bulge late in the first quarter and carried a healthy 67-19 advantage into halftime. “It’s fun being out there with all of our team. We get along so well and have such good chemistry,” guard Caroline Waite said. “The environment when you have 8,000 kids yelling at you, it makes it so much better.” No more Waiteing Waite misfired badly on her first 3-point attempt of the day, but her aim would soon improve. Waite “The first one was a brick. Honestly, I just forgot about it and laughed it off,” she said. “After that, I felt good.” Waite, in her second season at ISU after transferring from Bradley, had scored just nine points in five games thus far. But one of the Missouri Valley Conference’s top 3-point shooters in her days with the Braves rediscovered that form and buried seven straight 3-pointers before bookending that streak with another miss. Waite was 9 of 11 shooting and 7 of 9 from beyond the arc for a career-high 25 points. “Coach challenged me before the game to not feel so much pressure. Just go out and have fun, really lean on other people and focus on the fundamentals,” said Waite. “That really helped me this game. The hoops gets bigger after you make a few.” “It just takes one game to see the ball go in and get that confidence,” Gillespie said. “Everyone on our team knows that’s what Caroline Waite is all about. She’s one of the best shooters in the country, and she put on a show today. I can’t tell you how happy I am for her. I know this is a long time coming.” Washington emerging ISU’s Doneelah Washington, the reigning MVC Freshman of the Week, scored 11 points for her third double figure scoring production in four games. Washington “I’m getting pretty comfortable,” said the 6-foot-1 Washington. “I have a supporting crew around me. I can always go talk to anybody if I need to talk. It’s like an eye opener. You have to have confidence coming in as a freshman, but I think I’m doing pretty well.” “She’s just a competitor. She has no idea how good she’s going to be. Her ceiling is so high,” Gillespie said. “She’s extremely coachable. She listens to our staff. "She’s lucky she’s got some upperclassmen in the post who have taken her under their wing. She’s done a great job with her confidence. She has a knack for the ball. She’s just getting started.” Washington is known as "Neebay" around the team, a nickname that begs for an origin story. "I don’t really know the whole background, but my aunt made it when I was a kid because I was a bad kid," she said. "Like a be bad then they changed it to Neebay somehow." Happy totals Neveah Thomas chipped in 13 points for ISU, Martin 12, freshman Trista Fayta a career-high 12 and Shannon Dowell 11. Illinois State guard Lauren Cohen (4) passes to a teammate against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Fayta had four steals and six assists, and Maya Wong handed out a game-high seven assists. Thomas grabbed eight rebounds and Martin, Elyce Knudsen and Lauren Cohen six apiece. ISU also sank 23 of 25 free throws for 92 percent. Tykara Harrison led St. Francis (7-2) with 15 points. Illinois State forward Nevaeh Thomas (21) heads to the basket against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Savannah McGowan (52) scores against St. Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Addison Martin (24) celebrates after a 3-pointer by Caroline Waite in the second quarter against St. Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Addison Martin (24) goes up to block a shot by St. Francis Tykara Harrison (2) in the second quarter against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Elyce Knudsen, left, and other teammates huddle after a foul by Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Elyce Knudsen shoots a three against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Elyce Knudsen (1) brings the ball up the court against St. Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State head coach Kristen Gillespie talks with Illinois State guard Maya Wong (12) and Elyce Knudsen (1) Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State head coach Kristen Gillespie cheers on the team against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Lauren Cohen (4) passes to a teammate against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State Maya Wong (12) guards St. Francis Tykara Harrison (2) in the first quarter on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Maya Wong (12) looks to pass in the first quarter against Saint Francis on Thursday during Education Day at CEFCU Arena. Follow Randy Reinhardt on Twitter: @Pg_Reinhardt Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
As Lang Ping celebrates her 64th birthday, the Olympic community also joins in sending their warmest wishes and blessings. The Olympics, a beacon of unity and sportsmanship, recognizes Lang Ping's contributions to the world of sports and her unwavering commitment to excellence. Her dedication to fostering the next generation of athletes and her relentless pursuit of success serve as a shining example for all who aspire to greatness.The NFC North is a collective of juggernauts, with three different teams entering Week 14 with at least nine wins, all of them on track to reach the playoffs. On Thursday night, two of them will square off in a prime-time showdown that could shake up the entire divisional race, with the Detroit Lions due to play host to the Green Bay Packers one month after the two clashed at Lambeau Field. At 11-1, Detroit is in pole position to claim this year's top seed in the NFC playoff picture, boasting the top-scoring offense in football. The Packers are no slouches, however, winning seven of their last eight thanks to their own top-five attack, plus an opportunistic defense that ranks fifth in takeaways. With a win Thursday, Green Bay would advance to 10-3, pulling within a half-game of the rival Minnesota Vikings . The Lions got the best of this matchup in November, when Jared Goff and Co. weathered the Wisconsin cold to claim a 24-14 decision. Can Love pull off his own road victory? Either way, this one's must-see material. So how can you tune in? Which players could be X factors? And who's primed to walk away with the crucial win? Here's our preview and sports betting prediction: Lions vs. Packers where to watch Date: Thursday, Dec. 5 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Location: Ford Field (Detroit) Stream: Prime Video Follow: CBS Sports App Odds: Lions -3.5, O/U 51.5 ( FanDuel Sportsbook ) Check out the latest FanDuel promo to get in the game. Key matchups Lions RB David Montgomery vs. Packers LB Eric Wilson : Second-year speedster Jahmyr Gibbs is the home run hitter of Detroit's backfield, but Montgomery is the tone-setter, leading the club with 47 first downs on the ground. With rookie Edgerrin Cooper banged up at the heart of Green Bay's linebacker corps, Wilson has stepped up with seven tackles for loss on the season. He could be chiefly responsible for plugging the gaps to contain Detroit's fourth-ranked rushing attack. Packers WR Christian Watson vs. Lions CB Terrion Arnold : While Jayden Reed headlines the Packers' deep receiving corps, Watson is the unit's top field-stretcher, averaging more than 30 yards per reception in a couple of recent big-play breakouts. Arnold, meanwhile, is still getting acclimated as an NFL cover man, fresh off a return from injury. Their matchup on the outside could help determine how much Jordan Love actually airs it out under the lights. Lions WR Jameson Williams vs. Packers CB Keisean Nixon : If Watson is the Packers' big-play threat out wide, then Williams serves a similar purpose in Detroit, offering electrifying downfield juice to Amon-Ra St. Brown's high-volume work. After back-to-back games with relatively quiet numbers, he could have a chance to break out against Nixon, who's in his first year working heavily on the outside but has stayed around the ball with four pass breakups and four tackles for loss. Burning questions Lions: Can Detroit control the ball? The Lions are a machine on offense, but their production dips significantly if they turn the ball over just once; they're averaging just 23.7 points per game when they lose possession versus a whopping 40.2 when they are turnover-free. The Packers, meanwhile, are ballhawks, with 23 takeaways on the year. If Goff is under more pressure due to an injury to left tackle Taylor Decker , Green Bay could be even better positioned to pry one loose. Packers: Can they take advantage of Detroit's secondary? Their last time together, Love completed just 59% of his throws, failing to reach the end zone through the air. While the Lions are a top-two scoring defense, they surrender the eighth-most passing yards of any team, and veteran corner Carlton Davis is set to play through injury on the perimeter. Even with injuries of their own up front, the Packers should be able to push the ball downfield. The challenge will be parlaying that into points. Prediction For several stretches this season, the Lions have looked like the closest thing to an unbeatable contender. That was certainly the case the last time these rivals met, when Goff shed the notion he can't win big-time matchups away from the cozy confines of Ford Field. This time, Detroit should benefit even more from hosting on its own turf, especially against a Packers front that ranks just 25th in pressure rate. We'd expect Matt LaFleur's offense to make more noise, even with the O-line battling injuries, but given that both clubs are coming off post-Thanksgiving rest, the across-the-board edge still goes to Motown. Don't be stunned if this baby comes down to a Jake Bates field goal. Pick: Lions 27, Packers 26 Bonus: SportsLine guru R.J. White, who is on a 73-31-2 roll on Packers games, has released his best bets for the Week 14 Packers vs. Lions "TNF" matchup. White is leaning Over on the total, but who is he backing to cover? Find out right here at SportsLine .The Indianapolis Colts had the tough task of slowing down the red-hot Detroit Lions in Week 12. A task they fell short of completing with them, dropping to 5-7 on the year due to a 24 to 6 loss. There will be a lot of talk about Richardson's completion percentage this week, but the blame truly falls on the offensive line and his supporting cast. Below are my biggest takeaways on what occurred today and what it means for the team going forward. Final. pic.twitter.com/qWv2sktwaO The Colts' offense let Anthony Richardson down, and he will likely pay the price in the national headlines Anthony Richardson ended this game only completing 11 of 28 pass attempts for 172 yards and no touchdowns. At first glance, the stat line doesn't look great, but the context here is key. The Colts offensive line once struggled with multiple injuries throughout the line (more on that in the next section), along with penalties by the team, negating multiple big plays by the QB. He still had his fair share of missed throws. But anyone who blames the offensive issues in this game on him didn't watch it. Sadly, it will most likely include multiple popular national sports talk shows this week that will crucify the 11/28 stat line without any of the context. It is time for the Colts to bench RG Dalton Tucker It's been a rough few weeks for the Colt's offensive line, but no one has struggled more than current starting right guard Dalton Tucker. Tucker is an incredible story after using a strong preseason and training camp to earn a spot on the team's opening 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie. He was thrust into the starting lineup after star RG Will Fries suffered a brutal leg injury that landed him on the season-ending IR. Tucker's struggles continued in Week 12, and in my opinion, the Colts have to make a change. Once Bernhard Raimann and Ryan Kelly are healthy, the Colts will have two very suitable options: Matt Goncavles and Tanor Bortolini, who could fill the role. But if they have to miss another week, I'd like the Colts to give a player like Mark Glowinski a chance in practice this week ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the New England Patriots. Pressure for the Colts to be perfect down the stretch This loss for the Colts drops them to 5-7 on the year with four games remaining. This means the best they can finish is 10-7, and with them on the outside looking in on the AFC playoff race, they are probably going to need every single game to end as a win. Here is the Colts remaining schedule. Week 13: @ New England Patriots Week 14: Bye Week Week 15: @ Denver Broncos Week 16: Vs. Tennessee Titans Week 17: @ New York Giants Week 18: Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars The most important game down the stretch for them will be Week 15 in Denver against the Broncos . The Broncos sit one spot above the Colts in the AFC playoff race, but with a tough schedule down the stretch, that head-to-head tiebreaker could be very important for both sides. And while it's unlikely the Colts only sit two games behind the Texans, so if they lose at least three games down the stretch with a tough schedule ahead, winning out would clinch the Colts the AFC South crown. Texans remaining schedule: Week 13: @ Jacksonville Jaguars Week 14: Bye Week Week 15: Vs. Miami Dolphins Week 16: @ Kansas City Chiefs Week 17: Vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 18: @ Tennessee Titans This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
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