How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn’t all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The star cornerback made his feelings clear. “I’ve been in slumps four, five years in a row now,” Johnson said Monday. “So, I mean at the end of the day, I don’t look for, ‘OK, what is going to be better in the future?’ ... It will be better when it’s better. So, right now, it’s not better. That’s all I can go off of.” The Bears (4-7) are last in the NFC North and have five straight losses after falling 30-27 to Minnesota in overtime. They wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation, only to come up short again when the Vikings’ Parker Romo kicked a 29-yard field goal. It was the third game during this skid that came down to the final play. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. Players have openly questioned some of the coaching decisions in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired before the game against Green Bay. And coach Matt Eberflus’ game management came under more scrutiny against Minnesota. With the Bears trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, there was some confusion on a fourth-and-4 at the Vikings 27. Eberflus said he didn’t do a good enough job communicating on the previous play that they would go for it on fourth down. That led to a chaotic sequence in which Santos and long snapper Scott Daly ran onto the field, only to get waved off by a lineman. Quarterback Caleb Williams had to rush to get everyone lined up properly in order to avoid a delay of game. He wound up barking out the wrong play because he misheard the call from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and threw an incomplete pass. Receiver DJ Moore said Eberflus had not addressed that play with the team. The Bears were scheduled to meet later Monday. “That moment was just like, like a ‘what is going on’ moment that we could have avoided,” he said. What’s working The passing game. Williams has clearly looked more comfortable in the two games since Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. The No. 1 draft pick followed up a solid performance against Green Bay by throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth straight turnover-free game and fifth in a row without an interception. What needs help Field goal protection. One week after his game-ending 46-yard field goal attempt against Green Bay got blocked, Santos had a 48-yarder rejected on his first try against Minnesota. It happened from the same area, in the middle of the line, when the Vikings’ Jerry Tillery knocked down the kick. “I just think it’s technique,” Eberflus said. “It’s getting your foot down, bracing up there, staying lower. ... We just have to do a better job there with that.” It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. He had a 43-yard try blocked in a win over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Stock up Moore. The Bears have done a better job getting Moore involved under Brown. Moore caught seven passes for a season-high 106 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota. That gave him 14 receptions for 168 yards the past two games, compared to 13 for 104 yards over the previous four. Johnson’s 27-yard catch down the middle set up Santos’ tying field goal at the end of regulation. But it’s not just deep shots. The Bears are finding ways to get the ball in his hands, allowing him to turn short passes into bigger gains. He also had a 13-yard run. Stock down RB D’Andre Swift. After a string of solid outings, Swift had just 30 yards on 13 carries. To be fair, he has been dealing with a groin issue, and he was going against the NFL’s No. 1 run defense. Injuries The Bears reported no injuries during the game. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 5-18 — The Bears’ record in one-possession games in nearly three seasons under Eberflus, including a 2-5 mark this year. They are 14-31 overall during Eberflus’ tenure. Next steps The schedule doesn’t get any easier, with a Thanksgiving matchup at NFC North leader Detroit. The Lions (10-1) have won nine straight since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisementplay 777 games 。

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A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities that have driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese and 50,000 Israelis from their homes. An intense bombing campaign by Israel has killed more than 3,700 people, many of them civilians, Lebanese officials say. But while the deal, set to take effect early Wednesday, could significantly calm the tensions that have inflamed the region, it does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed 1,200 people. Hezbollah, which began firing scores of rockets into Israel the following day in support of Hamas, has previously said it would keep fighting until there was a stop to the fighting in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the tentative ceasefire agreement and its potential implications: The terms of the deal The agreement reportedly calls for a 60-day halt in fighting that would see Israeli troops retreat to their side of the border while requiring Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the deal is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday (9 p.m. EST Tuesday). Under the deal, thousands of Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are to deploy to the region south of the Litani River. An international panel lead by the U.S. would monitor compliance by all sides. Biden said the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Tuesday that the military would strike Hezbollah if the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as , does not provide “effective enforcement” of the deal. Lingering uncertainty A Hezbollah leader said the group’s support for the deal hinged on clarity that Israel would not renew its attacks. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Qatari satellite news network Al Jazeera. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Tuesday that Israel’s security concerns had been addressed in the deal also brokered by France. Where the fighting has left both sides After months of cross-border bombings, Israel can claim major victories, including the killing of Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, most of his senior commanders and the destruction of extensive militant infrastructure. A complex attack in September involving the explosion of hundreds of walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah was widely attributed to Israel, signaling a remarkable penetration of the militant group. The damage inflicted on Hezbollah has come not only in its ranks, but to the reputation it built by fighting Israel to a stalemate in the 2006 war. Still, its fighters managed to put up heavy resistance on the ground, slowing Israel’s advance while continuing to fire scores of rockets, missiles and drones across the border each day. The ceasefire offers relief to both sides, giving Israel’s overstretched army a break and allowing Hezbollah leaders to tout the group’s effectiveness in holding their ground despite Israel’s massive advantage in weaponry. But the group is likely to face a reckoning, with many Lebanese accusing it of tying their country’s fate to Gaza’s at the service of key ally Iran, inflicting great damage on a Lebanese economy that was already in grave condition. No answers for Gaza Until now, Hezbollah has insisted that it would only halt its attacks on Israel when it agreed to stop fighting in Gaza. Some in the region are likely to view a deal between the Lebanon-based group and Israel as a capitulation. In Gaza, where officials say the war has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, Israel’s attacks have inflicted a heavy toll on Hamas, including the killing of the group’s top leaders. But Hamas fighters continue to hold scores of Israeli hostages, giving the militant group a bargaining chip if indirect ceasefire negotiations resume. Hamas is likely to continue to demand a lasting truce and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in any such deal. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas offered a pointed reminder Tuesday of the intractability of the war, demanding urgent international intervention. “The only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,” he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador. Adam Geller, The Associated Press

Chicago Bears coordinators spoke with reporters Tuesday at Halas Hall after a walk-through to prepare for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. As the Bears make a quick turnaround from Sunday’s overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings, here are three things we heard. The Bears sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold three times and recorded nine quarterback hits in the 30-27 loss, an improvement over recent performances. The Bears had just one sack each in Weeks 10 and 11. Washington complimented defensive end Montez Sweat, who had a sack, two quarterback hits and two tackles for a loss, saying he “really felt” Sweat’s impact. It was the first sack since Oct. 27 for Sweat, who has been dealing with shin and ankle issues. Of course, the Bears still need more from their star , whom they signed to a four-year, $98 million extension last year. “He played extremely hard,” Washington said. “Came within inches in the overtime period of getting the ball away from the quarterback. “And we collapsed the pocket. Did a better job with that. Didn’t provide the quarterback with a lot of extra time to make off-schedule throws or escape the pocket. And I think there’s more out there for us with that group.” DeMarcus Walker and Jacob Martin also had sacks. Last week Washington said the Bears wanted Sweat to reset from a fundamental standpoint to get back on track, and he said he saw that work pay off Sunday. The Bears defense celebrates after defensive end Montez Sweat (98) pressured Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold in the first quarter Nov. 24, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) “Not only with his get-off, but with the rush angles,” Washington said. “Those things being tighter, which puts the edge of protection under duress and gives him a chance to counter and to do some of the things as far as helping the inside rushers. “He took ownership of that, took it to heart, especially when we evaluated him and the entire crew. He knows we need him to do special things, and he really stepped up.” The challenge for the pass rush this week, Washington said, is facing a veteran Lions offensive line and an offense that helps quarterback Jared Goff get rid of the ball quickly. “The passing game is really controlled,” he said. “They push it down the field some, but they do a great job of getting the football out of his hand so that he doesn’t have to hold it for an extended period of time.” Brown talked last week about his “no fear” philosophy against the Vikings defense, and he thought Williams came through as he threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers. “It was very obvious he had no fear — at all — which is the way we want to have him play,” Brown said. “I think about being aggressive and taking calculated risks. So aggressive is not being reckless. It’s two different things. “So not putting the ball in jeopardy. He did a really good job taking care of the football. Obviously making some tight-window throws , which is why you get drafted No. 1 overall to make those big plays.” Week 12 photos: Minnesota Vikings 30, Chicago Bears 27 (OT) Brown also was struck by Williams’ ability to deliver in the fourth quarter, when he helped the Bears score 17 points, before a failed overtime drive that included a sack and delay-of-game penalty. “When it comes to end of the game, end of the half, he’s delivered in a big way, which I think sometimes goes unnoticed because of the result, which I get,” Brown said. “But that’s a rookie quarterback who in my opinion hasn’t even scratched the surface of how good he can be. “And it’s my job, my focus, to continue to try to find ways to make him the best he can be. Hold him accountable but also the entire group.” Williams’ job will remain challenging this week, though in different ways. The Lions have 14 interceptions this season — third in the league — led by safety Kerby Joseph’s seven. They also have the best third-down defense and second-best in the red zone. Brown called the Lions defense a “violent” and “in-your-face” group. After Cairo Santos had his second straight field goal blocked Sunday — the first being the potential winner against the Green Bay Packers — the Bears altered the left side of their line. The Packers had blocked the kick over Matt Pryor on the left side, and Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery pushed forward against Braxton Jones, next to Pryor, on his block. 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Anything you want me to do, I’ll do it, Coach.’ So that guy’s attitude is phenomenal.” Hightower said the Bears continue to look at adjustments to make sure they have solved their protection issues, though he wouldn’t specify what — if any — changes Santos might be considering. Hightower had a lot to address Tuesday after an eventful game for his units . He said the Bears had been practicing Santos’ successful onside kick twice a week for 21⁄2 years before getting to use it Sunday. He also said the punt that hit DeAndre Carter in the leg — which the Vikings recovered to set up a touchdown — took an “unlucky bounce.” Carter said he was trying to call off his teammates before it hit him. “He’s a veteran returner. He knows that he has to communicate there and he tried to communicate,” Hightower said. “What happened on that play is the corner fell down, so as he’s communicating to him and going to get the ball, the corner fell down, it took an unlucky bounce. He was trying to protect his teammate and it hit him.” Hightower praised Carter for bouncing back with a 55-yard kickoff return to kick-start a late Bears touchdown drive.

NoneHighlights of the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 (Unless otherwise noted, all financial amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars) IBC is reporting the performance of "continuing operations" at its Copper Alloy division, "discontinued operations" at its Massachusetts facility, and a combination of continued and discontinued operations.1 Copper alloys division (continuing operations) sales remained steady at $4.9 million Copper alloys division operations operating income1 dropped slightly to $322,000 from $338,000 in the prior-year period. Copper Alloys gross margin remained largely unchanged quarter-over-quarter ("Q/Q"). IBC's consolidated net loss of $1.2 million ($0.01 per share) was driven by continuing closing costs at the EM division discontinued operations, by higher-than-normal corporate SG&A costs (largely due to the EM division closure), and by debt service payments. The Company will host a live investor webcast to discuss these results on Friday, November 29 at 12 Noon Eastern. FRANKLIN, IN / ACCESSWIRE / November 27, 2024 / IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. ("IBC" or the "Company") (TSXV:IB)(OTCQB:IAALF) announces its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The Company will host a live investor webcast to discuss these results on Friday, November 29 at 12 Noon Eastern. To register, please go here: https://events.gov.teams.microsoft.us/event/8c3611f7-e3f7-4d3b-8809-d6f7e9e21916@a7c6e2dc-c188-46da-80af-dd3453bd7361 Sales at IBC's continuing operations1 (its Copper Alloys Division) totaled $4.898 million, largely unchanged from sales of $4.906 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The division's gross profit of $857,000 and gross margin of 17.5% largely equaled its performance in the prior-year period ($865,000 and 17.6%, respectively), as did its Adjusted EBITDA of $479,000 ($479,000 in the prior-year period). Discontinued operations at the IBC's Engineered Materials ("EM") division had no sales, as all contracts were completed in June 2024, but continued to incur closing costs. IBC expects these to wind down in the coming months, potentially putting the company on a substantially stronger footing. On a consolidated basis, IBC booked a loss of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per share, driven largely by the lack of revenue and ongoing closing costs at its discontinued EM division, by higher-than-normal corporate SG&A costs (largely due to the EM division closure), and by debt service payments. IBC expects to incur a charge to operations in respect to the discontinuation of the Engineered Materials division's operations and is negotiating with the building landlord to minimize such costs. "In spite of slightly softer quarterly demand in copper alloy markets, our Copper Alloys division continued to drive healthy sales revenue and maintained its gross profit, gross margin, and adjusted earnings as compared to the prior-year period," said Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of IBC. "As closing costs at our discontinued EM division wind down over the coming months, I see IBC moving to a substantially stronger footing with significant opportunity for growth in the Copper Alloys division. On a parallel path, as we continue to pay down debt and strengthen our balance sheet through organic growth, I see a great deal of upside for the Company going forward." Selected Results Except as noted, all financial amounts are determined in accordance with IFRS.1 SELECTED RESULTS: Combined Continuing and Discontinued Operations ($000s)1 Quarter Ended 9-30-2024 Quarter Ended 9-30-2023 Continuing Operations 1 Revenue $ 4,899 $ 4,905 Operating loss $ (226 ) $ (179 ) Net Loss $ (652 ) $ (629 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 15 $ 57 Gross Profit $ 858 $ 864 Gross Margin 18 % 18 % DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Revenue $ - $ 1,762 Operating loss $ (476 ) $ (155 ) Net Loss $ (563 ) $ (305 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ (463 ) $ 62 CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS Revenue $ 4,898 $ 6,667 Operating loss $ (702 ) $ (334 ) Net Loss $ (1,215 ) $ (934 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ (448 ) $ 119 Full results can be seen in the Company's financial statements and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), available at sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at https://ibcadvancedalloys.com/investors-center/ . INVESTOR WEBCAST SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024 at 12 NOON EASTERN IBC will host a live investor webcast on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12 noon Eastern featuring Mark A. Smith, CEO and Board Chairman, who will discuss the Company's financial results for the quarter. Participants can register to participate by going here: https://events.gov.teams.microsoft.us/event/8c3611f7-e3f7-4d3b-8809-d6f7e9e21916@a7c6e2dc-c188-46da-80af-dd3453bd7361 NON-IFRS MEASURES To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS, IBC uses "Adjusted EBITDA," which a non-IFRS financial measure. IBC believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful indicator for cash flow generated by the business that is independent of IBC's capital structure. Operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to loss for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to IBC's data. ADJUSTED EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA in the Company's continuing operations represents the income (loss) for the period, and year-to-date, before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and share-based compensation. A reconciliation of the quarter loss to Adjusted EBITDA in IBC's continuing operations follows: Quarter ended Sept. 30 2024 2023 ($000s) ($000s) Loss for the period (652 ) (629 ) Income tax expense (recovery) 1 - Interest expense 464 491 (Gain) loss on revaluation of derivative (non cash) - 1 Depreciation, amortization, and impairment 172 158 Stock-based compensation expense (non-cash) 29 36 Adjusted EBITDA 14 57 For more information on IBC and its innovative alloy products, go here . On Behalf of the Board of Directors: "Mark A. Smith " Mark A. Smith, CEO & Chairman of the Board # # # CONTACTS: Mark A. Smith, Chairman of the Board Jim Sims, Director of Investor and Public Relations +1 (303) 503-6203 Email: jim.sims@ibcadvancedalloys.com Website: www.ibcadvancedalloys.com ABOUT IBC ADVANCED ALLOYS CORP. IBC is a leading advanced copper alloys manufacturer serving a variety of industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive , telecommunications, precision manufacturing, and others. At its vertically integrated production facility in Franklin, Indiana, IBC manufactures and distributes a variety of copper alloys as castings and forgings, including beryllium copper, chrome copper, and aluminum bronze. The Company's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQB under the symbol "IAALF". CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained in this news release may be forward-looking information or forward-looking statements as defined under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are often, but not always identified by the use of words such as "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "foresee", "could", "estimate", "goal", "intend", "plan", "seek", "will", "may" and "should" and similar expressions or words suggesting future outcomes. This news release includes forward-looking information and statements pertaining to, among other things, the Company's expectation of further growth in revenue and market demand, and the ability of the Copper Alloy division to increase its production capacity, reduce unit costs of production, expand its product portfolio and expand into new markets, the closure of the Engineered Materials division and the expected charge to operations in connection therewith, and the completion of existing contracts by the Engineered Materials division. Forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control including: the risk that the Company may not be able to make sufficient payments to retire its debt, the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which the Company or its customers operate, including the semiconductor manufacturing and oil and gas industries, risks associated with manufacturing activities, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, limited availability of raw materials, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company's future results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Please see "Risks Factors" in our Annual Information Form available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca , for information on the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements, which speak only as of the date made. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this release represent our expectations as of the date of this release. We disclaim any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws. 1 IBC reports non-IFRS measures such as "Adjusted EBITDA", "Operating Income," "Continuing Operations," "Discontinued Operations" and "'Combined Continuing and Discontinued Operations." Please see information on this and other non-IFRS measures in the "Non-IFRS Measures" section of this news release and in IBC's MD&A, available on sedarplus.ca . SOURCE: IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. View the original on accesswire.com

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