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Tilly's, Inc. TLYS the ", Company", )) today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 2, 2024. "Our third quarter results included our best quarterly comp sales performance since fiscal 2021, our first month of positive comp sales since February 2022 during fiscal August, and our second consecutive quarter of year-over-year store traffic growth," commented Hezy Shaked, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "However, we still have a long way to go to return to generating consistent sales growth and profitability. We are disappointed in our net sales performance in the early stages of the fourth quarter, yet somewhat encouraged by our improved product margins thus far in the fourth quarter." Operating Results Overview Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Operating Results Overview The following comparisons refer to the Company's operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 2, 2024 versus the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended October 28, 2023. Total net sales were $143.4 million, a decrease of 13.8%. This decrease was primarily attributable to the calendar shift impact of last year's 53rd week in the retail calendar, which caused a portion of the back-to-school season's sales volume to shift into the second quarter this year from the third quarter last year, resulting in a net sales reduction of $18.4 million in this year's third quarter. Total comparable net sales, including both physical stores and e-commerce ("e-com"), decreased by 3.4% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales from physical stores were $111.3 million, a decrease of 16.0%. Comparable store net sales decreased 5.6% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales from physical stores represented 77.6% of total net sales this year compared to 79.6% of total net sales last year. The Company ended the third quarter with 246 total stores compared to 249 total stores at the end of the third quarter last year. Net sales from e-com were $32.2 million, a decrease of 5.4%. E-com net sales increased 4.9% relative to the comparable 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. E-com net sales represented 22.4% of total net sales this year compared to 20.4% of total net sales last year. Gross profit, including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs, was $37.2 million, or 25.9% of net sales, compared to $48.7 million, or 29.3% of net sales, last year. Product margins were generally consistent with last year's third quarter, declining by 10 basis points. Buying, distribution, and occupancy costs deleveraged by 320 basis points collectively, despite being $0.7 million lower than last year, primarily due to carrying these costs against a lower level of net sales this year. Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $51.3 million, or 35.7% of net sales, compared to $51.2 million, or 30.8% of net sales, last year. Lower store payroll and related benefits as well as lower non-cash store asset impairment charges were largely offset by increased e-com fulfillment costs. Operating loss was $14.1 million, or 9.8% of net sales, compared to $2.5 million, or 1.5% of net sales, last year, due to the combined impact of the factors noted above. Pre-tax loss was $12.9 million, or 9.0% of net sales, compared to $1.2 million, or 0.7% of net sales, last year. Income tax benefit was $5.0 thousand or 0.0% of pre-tax loss, compared to $0.3 million, or 28.0% of pre-tax loss, last year. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was due to the continuing impact of the previously disclosed full, non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Net loss was $12.9 million, or $0.43 net loss per share, compared to $0.8 million, or $0.03 net loss per share, last year. Weighted average shares were 30.1 million this year compared to 29.9 million shares last year. Fiscal 2024 Year-to-Date Third Quarter Operating Results Overview The following comparisons refer to the Company's operating results for the first 39 weeks of fiscal 2024 ended November 2, 2024 versus the first 39 weeks of fiscal 2023 ended October 28, 2023. Total net sales were $422.2 million, a decrease of 6.2%. Total comparable net sales, including both physical stores and e-commerce ("e-com"), decreased by 6.8% relative to the comparable 39-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales from physical stores were $336.4 million, a decrease of 6.6%. Comparable store net sales decreased 7.4% relative to the comparable 39-week period ended November 4, 2023. Net sales from physical stores represented 79.7% of total net sales this year compared to 80.0% of total net sales last year. Net sales from e-com were $85.8 million, a decrease of 4.7%. E-com net sales decreased 4.6% relative to the comparable 39-week period ended November 4, 2023. E-com net sales represented 20.3% of total net sales this year compared to 20.0% of total net sales last year. Gross profit, including buying, distribution, and occupancy costs, was $111.4 million, or 26.4% of net sales, compared to $119.0 million, or 26.4% of net sales, last year. Product margins improved by 130 basis points primarily due to the combination of improved initial markups and lower total markdowns. Buying, distribution, and occupancy costs deleveraged by 140 basis points collectively, despite being $1.3 million lower than last year, primarily due to carrying these costs against lower net sales this year. SG&A expenses were $147.1 million, or 34.9% of net sales, compared to $141.4 million, or 31.4% of net sales, last year. The $5.7 million increase in SG&A was primarily attributable to increases in store payroll and related benefits of $1.6 million due to wage rate increases, software as a service expense of $1.4 million, corporate payroll and related benefits of $1.2 million, e-commerce fulfillment expenses of $1.0 million, and non-cash store asset impairment charges of $1.0 million. These increases were partially offset by a variety of smaller expense decreases. Operating loss was $35.7 million, or 8.5% of net sales, compared to $22.5 million, or 5.0% of net sales, last year, due to the combined impact of the factors noted above. Pre-tax loss was $32.6 million, or 7.7% of net sales, compared to $18.8 million, or 4.2% of net sales, last year. Income tax benefit was $21.8 thousand or 0.1% of pre-tax loss, compared to $4.9 million, or 26.0% of pre-tax loss, last year. The decrease in the effective income tax rate was due to the continuing impact of the previously disclosed full, non-cash deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Net loss was $32.6 million, or $1.08 net loss per share, compared to $13.9 million, or $0.47 net loss per share, last year. Weighted average shares were 30.0 million this year compared to 29.8 million shares last year. Balance Sheet and Liquidity As of November 2, 2024, the Company had $51.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and no debt outstanding. Total inventories increased 11.8% as of November 2, 2024 compared to October 28, 2023, largely due to pulling forward new inventory receipts to improve distribution center efficiencies. Total year-to-date capital expenditures at the end of the third quarter were $6.7 million this year compared to $10.5 million last year. Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Outlook Total comparable net sales through December 3, 2024 decreased by 15.3% relative to the comparable period of last year ended December 5, 2023, with meaningfully improved product margins compared to last year. On a shifted basis, lining up the timing of this year's Thanksgiving holiday with last year's, total comparable net sales through December 3, 2024, decreased by 9.6% relative to the comparable period of last year ended November 28, 2023. Based on current and historical trends, the Company currently estimates the following for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024: Net sales to be in the range of approximately $149 million to $156 million, translating to an estimated comparable net sales decrease in the range of approximately 9% to 5%, respectively, relative to the comparable 13-week period last year; Product margin improvement of approximately 200 basis points relative to last year's fourth quarter; SG&A expenses to be approximately $52 million before factoring in any potential non-cash store asset impairment charges that may arise; Pre-tax loss and net loss to be in the range of approximately $13.0 million to $9.5 million, respectively, with a near-zero effective income tax rate due to the continuing impact of a full, non-cash valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; and Per share results to be in the range of a net loss of $0.43 to $0.32, respectively, with estimated weighted average shares of approximately 30 million. The Company currently expects to have 239 total stores open at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company opened three new stores in November and currently expects to close 10 predominantly underperforming stores near the end of the quarter. Conference Call Information A conference call with analysts to discuss these financial results is scheduled for today, December 5, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 300-8521 (domestic) or (412) 317-6026 (international). The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at www.tillys.com . Please visit the website and select the "Investor Relations" link at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary software. A telephone replay of the call will be available until December 12, 2024, by dialing (844) 512-2921 (domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international) and entering the conference identification number: 10193481. About Tillys Tillys is a leading, destination specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive selection of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active, outdoor and social lifestyle. Tillys is headquartered in Irvine, California and currently operates 249 total stores across 33 states, as well as its website, www.tillys.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, statements regarding our current operating expectations in light of historical results, the impacts of inflation and potential recession on us and our customers, including on our future financial condition or operating results, expectations regarding changes in the macro-economic environment, customer traffic, our supply chain, our ability to properly manage our inventory levels, and any other statements about our future cash position, financial flexibility, expectations, plans, intentions, beliefs or prospects expressed by management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the impact of inflation on consumer behavior and our business and operations, supply chain difficulties, and our ability to respond thereto, our ability to respond to changing customer preferences and trends, attract customer traffic at our stores and online, execute our growth and long-term strategies, expand into new markets, grow our e-commerce business, effectively manage our inventory and costs, effectively compete with other retailers, attract talented employees, or enhance awareness of our brand and brand image, general consumer spending patterns and levels, including changes in historical spending patterns, the markets generally, our ability to satisfy our financial obligations, including under our credit facility and our leases, and other factors that are detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those detailed in the section titled "Risk Factors" and in our other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.tillys.com under the heading "Investor Relations". Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This release should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Form 10-K. Tilly's, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except par value) (unaudited) November 2, 2024 February 3, 2 024 October 28, 2 023 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,407 $ 47,027 $ 44,425 Marketable securities 25,321 48,021 49,523 Receivables 6,136 5,947 7,118 Merchandise inventories 92,481 63,159 82,753 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 11,781 11,905 11,816 Total current assets 162,126 176,059 195,635 Operating lease assets 181,117 203,825 216,205 Property and equipment, net 42,603 48,063 49,220 Deferred tax assets, net — — 13,229 Other assets 1,424 1,598 1,685 TOTAL ASSETS $ 387,270 $ 429,545 $ 475,974 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 32,577 $ 14,506 $ 27,025 Accrued expenses 12,771 13,063 14,688 Deferred revenue 13,333 14,957 13,520 Accrued compensation and benefits 8,127 9,902 10,590 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 49,944 48,672 50,063 Current portion of operating lease liabilities, related party 3,345 3,121 3,048 Other liabilities 210 336 330 Total current liabilities 120,307 104,557 119,264 Long-term liabilities: Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities 135,724 160,531 171,388 Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities, related party 16,736 19,267 20,081 Other liabilities 192 321 391 Total long-term liabilities 152,652 180,119 191,860 Total liabilities 272,959 284,676 311,124 Stockholders' equity: Common stock (Class A) 23 23 23 Common stock (Class B) 7 7 7 Preferred stock — — — Additional paid-in capital 174,516 172,478 171,754 Accumulated deficit (60,527 ) (27,962 ) (7,410 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 292 323 476 Total stockholders' equity 114,311 144,869 164,850 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 387,270 $ 429,545 $ 475,974 Tilly's, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2 024 October 28, 2 023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net sales $ 143,442 $ 166,475 $ 422,165 $ 450,063 Cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs) 105,314 116,825 307,939 328,297 Rent expense, related party 931 931 2,796 2,793 Total cost of goods sold (includes buying, distribution, and occupancy costs) 106,245 117,756 310,735 331,090 Gross profit 37,197 48,719 111,430 118,973 Selling, general and administrative expenses 51,118 51,101 146,734 141,035 Rent expense, related party 133 134 397 400 Total selling, general and administrative expenses 51,251 51,235 147,131 141,435 Operating loss (14,054 ) (2,516 ) (35,701 ) (22,462 ) Other income, net 1,174 1,341 3,114 3,625 Loss before income taxes (12,880 ) (1,175 ) (32,587 ) (18,837 ) Income tax benefit (5 ) (328 ) (22 ) (4,897 ) Net loss $ (12,875 ) $ (847 ) $ (32,565 ) $ (13,940 ) Basic net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock $ (0.43 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (1.08 ) $ (0.47 ) Diluted net loss per share of Class A and Class B common stock $ (0.43 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (1.08 ) $ (0.47 ) Weighted average basic shares outstanding 30,060 29,872 30,017 29,834 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 30,060 29,872 30,017 29,834 Tilly's, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (unaudited) Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2 024 October 28, 2 023 Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $ (32,565 ) $ (13,940 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 9,586 9,547 Stock-based compensation expense 1,744 1,684 Impairment of assets 3,605 2,631 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (45 ) 2 Gain on maturities of marketable securities (1,449 ) (1,156 ) Deferred income taxes — (4,732 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Receivables 611 4,196 Merchandise inventories (29,322 ) (20,636 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets 900 5,980 Accounts payable 18,047 11,033 Accrued expenses (159 ) 106 Accrued compensation and benefits (1,775 ) 2,407 Operating lease liabilities (5,422 ) (4,545 ) Deferred revenue (1,624 ) (2,583 ) Other liabilities (335 ) (452 ) Net cash used in operating activities (38,203 ) (10,458 ) Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of marketable securities (59,557 ) (88,146 ) Purchases of property and equipment (6,678 ) (10,543 ) Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 83,500 80,000 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 24 9 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 17,289 (18,680 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from exercise of stock options 294 210 Taxes paid on short-swing profits disgorgement payment — (173 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 294 37 Change in cash and cash equivalents (20,620 ) (29,101 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 47,027 73,526 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 26,407 $ 44,425 Tilly's, Inc. Store Count and Square Footage Store Count at Beginning of Quarter New Stores Opened During Quarter Stores Permanently Closed During Quarter Store Count at End of Quarter Total Gross Square Footage End of Quarter (in thousands) 2023 Q1 249 1 2 248 1,809 2023 Q2 248 — 2 246 1,792 2023 Q3 246 3 — 249 1,810 2023 Q4 249 3 4 248 1,801 2024 Q1 248 2 4 246 1,784 2024 Q2 246 1 — 247 1,791 2024 Q3 247 — 1 246 1,780 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205990996/en/ © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate less-wealthy passengers will have fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on better financial footing but also are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most industry experts think Frontier and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks, and that there's still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US elections NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, setting another new high above $99,000 overnight. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday that Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced legislation to Parliament that would fine platforms including X up to $133 million for allowing children under 16 to hold social media accounts. The spat continues months of open hostility between the Australian government and the tech billionaire over regulators’ efforts to reduce public harm from social media. Parliament could pass the legislation as soon as next week. Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California. The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment on Thursday. Phillips is charged with two counts of negligently violating the Clean Water Act and four counts of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. An arraignment date has not been set. A spokesperson for the company said it was cooperating with prosecutors. US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent Android from favoring its search engine. Regulators also want to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday could radically alter Google’s business. Regulators want Google to sell off its industry-leading Chrome web browser. They outlined a range of behavioral measures such as prohibiting Google from using search results to favor its own services such as YouTube, and forcing it to license search index data to its rivals. They're not going as far as to demand Google spin off Android, but are leaving that door open if the remedies don't work. Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it heads for a winning week Stocks gained ground on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for its fifth gain in a row. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 352 points and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. Retailers had some of the biggest gains. Gap soared after reporting quarterly results that easily beat analysts' estimates. EchoStar fell after DirecTV called of its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. European markets were mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. Crude oil prices gained ground. Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance LONDON (AP) — A British watchdog says Apple and Google aren't giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers. The watchdog's report Friday recommends they face an investigation under new U.K. digital rules taking effect next year. The Competition and Markets Authority took aim at Apple, saying the iPhone maker’s tactics hold back innovation by stopping rivals from giving users new features like faster webpage loading. The CMA’s report also found that Apple and Google manipulate the choices given to mobile phone users to make their own browsers “the clearest or easiest option.” Apple said it disagreed with the findings. Atlantic City casino earnings fall nearly 14% in 3rd quarter ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City’s casinos saw their operating profits decline by nearly 14% in the third quarter of this year. New Jersey gambling regulators say the nine casinos had a collective gross operating profit of $236.5 million in the third quarter. That was down 13.8% from the third quarter of 2023. Every casino was profitable, but only two — Caesars and Hard Rock — saw their profits increase in the third quarter compared with a year ago. Hard Rock had the highest average hotel occupancy at over 95%, and Ocean had the highest average hotel room price at $335. German auto supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs in further sign of carmakers' woes FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's technology and services company Bosch is cutting its automotive division workforce by as many as 5,500 jobs in the next several years, in another sign of the headwinds hitting the German and global auto industries. The company cited stagnating global auto sales, too much factory capacity in the auto industry compared to sales prospects and a slower than expected transition to electric-powered, software-controlled vehicles. Some 3,500 of the job reductions would come before the end of 2027 and would hit the part of the company that develops driver assistance and automated driving technologies. About half those job reductions would be at locations in Germany.

Now, as he stands on the cusp of a long-awaited reunion with his long-lost family, the protagonist reflects on the tumultuous journey that has brought him to this moment. Despite the hardships and the heartache, he remains grateful for the unwavering support of friends and loved ones who have stood by him through thick and thin. And as he prepares to embrace the future with an open heart and a renewed sense of hope, he knows that the challenges he has faced have only served to strengthen his resolve and his belief in the power of perseverance.While Mbappe and Haaland have rightfully earned their places in the FIFPRO Best 11, the absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits. Both Messi and Ronaldo have long been considered the best players of their generation, if not of all time, and their omission from the team comes as a surprise to many.

Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn't have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. “I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gained from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it as blocking or being a decoy,” the two-time Pro Bowler said. While opposing defenses have keyed in on Metcalf, other aspects of Seattle's offense have surfaced during its four-game winning streak. The run has the Seahawks (8-5) sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday night's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers (9-4). Geno Smith's new top target is second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who needs 89 receiving yards for his first career 1,000-yard season. Smith-Njigba has 75 catches for 911 yards and five touchdowns, while Metcalf, often dealing with double coverage, has 54 catches for 812 yards and two scores. Metcalf says he feels the pride of a “proud parent or a big brother” when it comes to Smith-Njigba's success. Seattle's offense also got a boost from the ground game . Zach Charbonnet, filling in for the injured Kenneth Walker III, ran for a career-best 134 yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks face another hot team in the Packers (9-4), who have won seven of nine. Green Bay's two losses over that stretch have come against NFC-best Detroit (12-1), on Dec. 5, which means the NFC North title is likely out of reach for the Packers. The Packers are well-positioned for a playoff berth, but that almost certainly won't come this weekend. They would need a win, a loss or tie by the Atlanta Falcons and a tie between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. Metcalf, who learned to block from his father, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf, says he tries to take blocking seriously to set himself apart from other receivers. His priorities are simple when he's getting double-teamed and the ball goes elsewhere. “Trying to block my (butt) off and trying to get pancakes on defensive backs,” he said. Love heats up When the Packers surged their way into the playoffs last season, quarterback Jordan Love was a major reason why. He had 18 touchdown passes and one interception during Green Bay's final eight games. During the last four games of this season, Love ranks third in the NFL with a 118.9 passer rating with six touchdowns, one interception and a league-best 10.3 yards per attempt. “I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to — and that’s part of it, too, having that confidence to be able to throw those passes,” Love said. “There’s always like I said a handful of plays that might not come off or be in the exact spot that you wanted it to or the throw might be a little bit off. So, that’s where you’ve just got to try to be at your best every play, be consistent and accurate as possible.” Passing fancy Green Bay’s pass defense has been picked apart the last two weeks. First, it was torched by Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins in a Packers win. Next, it allowed Jared Goff to complete his final 13 passes as the Lions rallied to victory. It won’t get any easier this week. Smith is second in the NFL in attempts, completions and passing yards and is fifth in completion percentage. “It’s been a remarkable turnaround for him in terms of just where he started,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “It’s not always where you start, but where you finish. And it tells me a lot about the person in terms of his resiliency and ability to fight through some adversity. He’s a dangerous quarterback.” The potential return of former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) could help the Packers. Fashion forward Will the Packers break out their head-to-toe white uniforms? The last time Green Bay wore the winter white look was in a 24-22 win over Houston in October. The Packers asked fans to . As for the Seahawks, they'll be sporting their “Action Green” uniforms. Metcalf is a fan. “I would say this about the Action Green, I love them personally in my opinion, but the big guys hate them. I don’t know why, don’t ask me," he said. “Hopefully, the Packers wear all white, so it’ll be a fun-looking game.” ___ AP NFL: Anne M. Peterson, The Associated PressThe timing of the "lard peak season" is key in determining the sustainability of the current rebound in hog prices. If the demand for cured meat products remains robust and exceeds expectations during the upcoming months, it is likely that hog prices will continue to rise. This would be welcome news for hog farmers and industry players who have been eagerly awaiting a recovery in prices after a period of volatility and uncertainty.South Korean football legend and former national team coach, Hong Myung-Bo, has come out in defense of Son Heung-Min amidst recent discussions on the Tottenham Hotspur forward's form. Despite criticism over a perceived dip in performance, Hong Myung-Bo firmly believes that Son Heung-Min continues to be a crucial player for both Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korean national team.

Valverde, who previously managed Barcelona from 2017 to 2020, is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and successful coaches in the game. During his time at Barcelona, he guided the team to two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey victory, and a Supercopa de España triumph. His tactical acumen and ability to manage top-level players have earned him a reputation as a respected and highly sought-after coach.

In conclusion, while the idea of a "Free Education Assistance Program" in Tianjin may have sparked hope and excitement among many, it is essential to remain vigilant and cautious when encountering such claims. The official authorities have debunked the rumors and warned against believing in false information. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to verify news, seek reliable sources, and promote transparency to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation effectively. Let this incident serve as a lesson in media literacy and critical thinking, reminding us to question, verify, and verify before sharing any information.

Chinese basketball coach Xu Limin recently made comments regarding the progress of his player Zhou Qi, stating that Zhou Qi is currently recovered to thirty to forty percent of his full potential. Xu Limin expressed his confidence in Zhou Qi's ability to continue improving and refining his skills on the court.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was minding his own business during practice recently, doing his due diligence while running his route when the ball suddenly came his way. Washington wasn't sure what option he was on the play. he certainly wasn't first. Probably not even second. Maybe not even third. Washington was on the back side all by his lonesome while a sea of wide receivers and running backs zig-zagged across quarterback Russell Wilson's field of vision. Only, Wilson didn't like what he saw. Not enough to throw it anyway. So he pivoted to his left and found Washington wide open for a big gain. Asked if he was surprised to find the ball in his hands, Washington nodded. “A little bit,” he said. “I don't know. I don't know what was going on with the other people.” Wilson did. He almost always seems to these days for the first-place Steelers (9-3), who find themselves atop the AFC North behind the play of their resurgent 36-year-old quarterback, who has taken a decidedly democratic approach to resurrecting his career. The nine-time Pro Bowler threw the ball to 10 different players while piling up 414 yards last week against the Bengals . Sure, mercurial star George Pickens got the ball. But so did Washington. And third tight end MyCole Pruitt. And wide receiver Ben Skowronek, who turned his second catch of the season into a 23-yard gain on a drive that ended with one of Wilson's three touchdown passes. “You never know when it’s coming your way,” Skowronek said. Not with Wilson at the controls. Fourteen different players have at least one catch this season for the Steelers. That includes Mike Williams, whose lone grab a month since being acquired from the New York Jets is a 32-yard rainbow for the winning score in the final minutes against Washington. It also includes Skowronek, who spent the early portion of the season on injured reserve and worried he'd sort of lost his place in line while he rehabbed. Skowronek and his teammates have quickly learned that with Wilson, there is no “line." During his six starts since returning from a calf injury, Wilson has thrown it wherever, whenever. “It’s like in baseball,” said Wilson, a former minor league second baseman. “You’ll never hit a home run if you don’t swing. And I really believe that you’ve got to swing, you’ve got to trust guys. You’ve got to be able to trust yourself.” Something that hasn't been an issue for Wilson for years, even if he arrived in Pittsburgh at a crossroads following an abrupt fall from grace in Denver. The Steelers couldn't sign Wilson to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum fast enough, and Wilson wasted little time building a rapport with players who were relative strangers. What began with throwing sessions in San Diego has morphed into team dinners and Friday nights where Wilson and first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will hole themselves up in the team facility poring over tapes and bouncing ideas off each other until their wives call wondering where they are. On game days, that work manifests itself in various ways. It's tight end Pat Freiermuth drifting toward an open area while Wilson scrambles, as he did two plays after Skowronek's grab for a 25-yard touchdown. It's Wilson calling an audible at the line of scrimmage late against Cincinnati to hit Van Jefferson for a 43-yard gain that led to a clinching field goal. It's not just good for the stat sheet, it's good for the vibes. “Morale is a big part,” Smith said. Guys who want to be invested. Spreading it around is beneficial in a myriad of ways. It means players don't feel they are “decoys on every play,” as Smith put it. It also means once you put it on film, it means opponents have to find a way to defend it. And the more things an opponent has to defend, the better for an offense, particularly one led by a quarterback who will make his 195th start on Sunday when Cleveland (3-9) visits. “Russ has seen every coverage,” Skowronek said. “He’s ran all these concepts before. So he knows progressions like probably the back of his hand.” Besides, Wilson knows he can't just preach about the importance of being unselfish without practicing it a little bit too. That means giving opportunities to those who have worked for it, no matter where they might fall on the depth chart. “I think that the best part about it is that we’re all super close,” Wilson said. “And I think that bond is really everything too, and just the understanding of each guy and the relationships that we have together, it’s fun. We’re having a great time.” It sure looks like it. The Steelers are averaging a healthy 28.7 points since Wilson recovered from a calf injury that forced him to watch the first six games from the sideline. For the first time in a long time, Pittsburgh no longer has to rely exclusively on its defense to get by. While Mike Tomlin will never get comfortable with the idea of getting into a shootout — blame his defensive coaching roots before taking over in Pittsburgh in 2007 — it's nice to know his team can match opponents score for score if necessary. Another one could be looming against the Browns, who piled up more than 500 yards in a loss to Denver on Monday night. If one materializes, Wilson is ready to do whatever is necessary and find whoever is necessary, regardless of pedigree, salary or resume. “We got to love that part of it,” Wilson said. “We can’t fear it. We’ve got to want it. We’ve got to expect it. We’ve got to embrace it. We’ve got to challenge that. We’ve got to be in those moments and be locked into that moment. 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Fans of "No Master" have been eagerly awaiting the fourth installment of the series, which has captured the hearts of audiences with its thrilling plot, dynamic characters, and impressive action sequences. The confirmation of its participation in the TGA has only heightened the excitement surrounding the upcoming release.Access Bank has denied claims that N500m is missing from a customer’s account. In a statement issued via its social media accounts on Sunday, the bank maintained that it doesn’t engage in unethical practices or condone them. A social media influencer, Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, in a viral video accused the bank of sharp practices involving the account of a deceased customer to the tune of N500m. However, in the Sunday statement, the lender said, “Our attention has been drawn to a video on social media wherein allegations of missing funds and unethical behaviour have been made against Access Bank Plc. Related News Auditor-General uncovers N197bn contract fraud in MDAs Kaduna couple arraigned for alleged N540,000 fraud CBN warns Nigerians over rising fraudulent foreign currency transfer claims “First and foremost, we wish to emphasise that the safety and security of our customers’ funds are core priorities that we take seriously. Second, Access Bank Pic does not engage in or condone any unethical behaviour. In the instant case, the allegations of missing funds in the bank are most untrue and baseless. “There is no N500m or any other fund or amount missing from the subject customer’s account or any other customer’s account with us. “We and other independent stakeholders in the banking industry have thoroughly investigated these allegations and independently arrived at the same conclusions. Access Bank Plc operates with the highest ethical standards and we protect our customers’ interests whilst also respecting privacy laws.” The bank urged the public not to rely on or believe sensational and unverified claims.