TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have gained the 111th Gray Cup with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at B.C. Place in Vancouver. This marks the 19th Gray Cup win in franchise historical past, probably the most within the CFL, and 5 greater than the next-best workforce. The 151-year-old soccer group has gained two out of the final three Gray Cups (2022), beating the Blue Bombers each occasions, a corporation that has been to 5 straight Gray Cups.
QB Nick Arbuckle was named the sport’s Most Excellent Participant, whereas WR Dejon Brissett was topped the Gray Cup’s Most Excellent Canadian.
A season stuffed with ups and downs culminated in a 10-8 regular-season document and a second-place East Division end. The Double Blue performed in a semi-final recreation for the primary time since 2015, prevailing over the visiting Ottawa REDBLACKS, establishing an Jap Closing rematch with the Montreal Alouettes for the second consecutive season. A yr in the past, it was the Alouettes who spoiled the celebration, beating the Argos on their option to profitable the one hundred and tenth Gray Cup. 2024 would show to be Toronto’s yr because the Argos marched into Montreal beating the defending champions to arrange a rematch of the 109th championship recreation.
This Gray Cup victory strikes the workforce’s document within the huge recreation to 19-6, a .760 win share within the Gray Cup, the perfect mark of all-time (Edmonton is second with .609).
Extra particulars will observe on upcoming Gray Cup actions when the workforce lands in Toronto.
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America males’s nationwide group will attempt to shut out its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal collection with Jamaica on Monday when it hosts the Reggae Boyz within the second leg of the tie at CityPark in St. Louis.
Ricardo Pepi’s objective within the fifth minute and a first-half penalty save from goalkeeper Matt Turner spurred the USMNT to a 1-0 win within the first sport of the collection Thursday in Jamaica. A win or tie Monday would advance the USMNT to the semifinals. USMNT star participant and ahead Christian Pulisic performed 90 minutes Thursday and is predicted to be within the lineup once more Monday.
GAME RECAP:Christian Pulisic helps USMNT advance in CONCACAF Nations League
Here is every little thing to know concerning the sport, together with time, date, TV and streaming information, and extra:
What channel is USA-Jamaica on Monday?
TV channel: TNT; truTV.
Streaming: Max; Peacock; Universo.
USA soccer’s sport vs. Jamaica can be broadcast on TNT and truTV and might be streamed on Max. The streaming choices for USMNT video games for this match embrace Max, Peacock and Universo.
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USA vs. Jamaica begin time Monday
Date: Nov. 18
Begin time: 7:00 p.m. CST
Location: CityPark Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
USMNT vs. Jamaica historical past
This would be the thirty fifth assembly between the 2 international locations with the USMNT main the collection 21-3-10. The USMNT has gained six of the final eight conferences, with the opposite two outcomes being attracts. Jamaica’s final win within the collection got here on June 5, 2019 in a pleasant in Washington D.C. when it took a 1-0 victory.
USA vs. Jamaica predictions, picks, betting odds
Odds courtesy of Wager MGM as of Monday, Nov. 18
A USA win is the most definitely state of affairs based on playing odds.
USA: -225
Draw: +290
Jamaica: +500
Over/beneath: 2.5. Over -110; Underneath -130
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Again in Could, Nick Arbuckle figured he was executed with professional soccer and commenced planning to maneuver again to the U.S. and pursue teaching.
Six months later, the 31-year-old American is on prime of the CFL.
Arbuckle threw two landing passes to guide the Toronto Argonauts to a 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers within the Gray Cup on Sunday. He was named the excellent participant in his first CFL championship begin, which took place after incumbent Chad Kelly suffered a leg damage in final weekend’s East Division closing.
“You could not script this,” Arbuckle stated. “If everyone was to know all the things, all of the issues we overcame as a household, from my complete life and soccer profession to be right here, it is God’s work.
“I have been so lucky to have the assist and perception in me from my spouse and everyone to simply hold chasing it and persevering. Take a look at it now.”
The six-foot-one, 213-pound Arbuckle started exploring his choices outdoors soccer after remaining unsigned two months into CFL free company. Toronto lastly got here calling Could 19 after the CFL had suspended Kelly for your entire preseason and not less than the primary 9 regular-season video games for violating its gender-based violence coverage.
“I might already made calls and arrange plans and located locations to go transfer to,” Arbuckle stated. “That is type of when God and alternative has at all times come via for me, often concerning the second the place I am about to surrender.
“I used to be lucky sufficient to have those who directed me and a religion that allowed me to grasp and be taught and develop from challenges and did not let me get too down or make me lose hope or perception in myself. It was shut generally however I used to be in a position to hold going and I am so a lot better for it.”
Arbuckle, in his sixth CFL season, solely made one regular-season begin for Toronto, However when Kelly, who was reinstated by the CFL in August, was damage final weekend, Argos head coach Ryan Dinwiddie instantly put in him because the membership’s Gray Cup starter.
On Sunday, Arbuckle accomplished 26-of-37 passes for 252 yards and two TDs with two interceptions.
“Nick did that, he received us a dang championship, what else is there to say,” stated Toronto operating again Ka’Deem Carey, who ran for 79 yards and a TD on 15 carries. “I do know everyone on this locker room knew who Nick was and knew what he was going to do.
“I feel it was a shock to the media so what can I say? Shock.”
Arbuckle and Co. had loads of assist from an Argos defence that had a Gray Cup-tying 4 interceptions with a game-record 164 return yards and a landing. Three picks got here within the fourth quarter when Toronto outscored Winnipeg 24-11.
On Sept. 13, Toronto earned a 33-17 highway win over the B.C. Lions and afterwards, Dinwiddie taped a toonie atop his locker desiring to return in November to retrieve it. He did Sunday evening.
“And also you have a look at our final little bit, I do not suppose anyone was doubting — in our locker room — that we’re one of the best group on this league,” stated Dinwiddie.
So what are Dinwiddie’s plans for the fortunate coin?
“Most likely (put) in my trophy together with my Gray Cup ring,” he stated.
The Toronto Argonauts run on to the sector previous to first half CFL soccer motion in opposition to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the 111th Gray Cup in Vancouver on Sunday, November 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto captured its nineteenth Gray Cup, essentially the most in CFL historical past. The Argos have received of their final eight appearances courting again to 1991 and improved to 8-0 all-time in opposition to Winnipeg within the large recreation.
Winnipeg was showing in its fifth straight Gray Cup however suffered its third consecutive loss. The Bombers reached the championship recreation regardless of beginning the season with 4 straight losses and at one level having a 2-6 file.
“It is nonetheless fairly uncooked,” stated Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea. “Anytime you do not win your final recreation, there is a tendency to view it as failure and I do not learn about (that).
“It was a hell of a trip this yr, fairly a special season. We simply did not play our greatest soccer on the finish. “
Winnipeg’s Zach Collaros, the primary CFL quarterback to begin 5 straight Gray Cups, completed 15-of-30 passing for 202 yards and the 4 interceptions. He performed a lot of the fourth with a glove on his passing hand after requiring stitches to shut a reduce on his proper index finger.
Collaros stated he wasn’t positive how he sustained the damage. However Toronto defensive lineman Ralph Holley stated Collaros’s finger hit him within the helmet following via on a cross.
“However you already know, it isn’t an excuse for our efficiency,” Collaros stated. “I am clearly disenchanted.
“Issues simply type of snowballed there. It was only a powerful scenario.”
Toronto Argonauts’ Dejon Brissett (18) scores a landing as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Nick Taylor (12) seems to be on throughout second-half CFL soccer motion on the 111th Gray Cup in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Collaros’s three fourth-quarter interceptions got here whereas sporting the glove. However Winnipeg struggled all season in opposition to Toronto, shedding each regular-season contests whereas surrendering 12 sacks and committing 9 turnovers (4 fumbles, two interceptions, 3 times on downs).
Lirim Hajrullahu’s 14-yard area purpose at 9:49 of the fourth put Toronto forward 27-16. It adopted DaShaun Amos’s 45-yard interception return and misconduct penalty to Bomber Deatrick Nichols that put the Argos on the Winnipeg eight-yard line.
Arbuckle discovered Dejon Brissett — the sport’s prime Canadian — on a 17-yard TD at 7:29. Robert Priester clinched the win with a 61-yard pick-six that put Toronto forward 34-16 with 3:12 to play.
Carey scored on a four-yard run at 12:46 that adopted Wynton McManis’s 58-yard interception return.
Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira, the league’s excellent participant and prime Canadian this yr, ran for 84 yards and a TD, scoring on a one-yard run earlier than including the two-point convert with lower than a minute to play.
Prince Harry made a stunning pre-game look and obtained a pleasant reception from the energetic B.C. Place Stadium gathering of 52,349. The Duke of Sussex is selling the Invictus Video games — which had been based in 2014 — that might be held in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., from Feb. 8-16.
It was a wild end to the third and a begin to the fourth. Winnipeg’s Michael Ayers blocked John Haggerty’s punt late within the third however the Bombers had been flagged for unfastened ball interference, giving Toronto possession at its 23-yard line.
Nonetheless, Willie Jefferson intercepted Arbuckle early within the fourth, returning it to the Toronto 30-yard line. But the Bombers may solely muster Sergio Castillo’s 23-yard area purpose at 2:26 to drag to inside 17-16.
Kevin Mital scored Toronto’s different landing. Hajrullahu booted 4 area targets and 4 converts whereas Haggerty added a single.
Terry Wilson scored Winnipeg’s landing. Castillo kicked the convert and three area targets.
Following the Jonas Brothers’ halftime efficiency, Haggerty’s 70-yard punt went for a single at 2:40 of the third to make it 10-10. Arbuckle put the Argos forward 17-10 at 8:47 with a 17-yard TD cross to Mital, which was arrange by Jack Cassar’s restoration of Willie Whitehead’s fumble whereas returning a punt on the Winnipeg 17.
It got here a play after Jefferson compelled Arbuckle to fumble throughout a sack however Toronto centre Peter Nicastro recovered.
Castillo’s 40-yard area purpose at 12:46 pulled Winnipeg to inside 17-13. It was arrange by Terrell Bonds’ interception.
Two Hajrullahu area targets late within the second quarter reduce Winnipeg’s halftime result in 10-9. Hajrullahu related from 45 yards out at 14:46 following Benjie Franklin’s interception.
Hajrullahu made a 35-yard kick at 12:50. Castillo’s 20-yard area purpose at 8:48 had stretched Winnipeg’s result in 10-3.
Wilson’s three-yard run at 14:42 of the primary put Winnipeg forward 7-3. Hajrullahu opened the scoring with a 13-yard area purpose at 7:02.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed No. 17, 2024.
LINEUP NOTES USMNT vs. Jamaica 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals – Second Leg Nov. 18, 2024 CITY PARK; St. Louis, Mo. Pre-Recreation Protection: 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock and Fútbol de Primera Radio Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock and Fútbol de Primera Radio Social Media: @USMNT on X and Instagram; U.S. Soccer on Fb, The U.S. Soccer App
USMNT Beginning XI Cap Numbers (together with this match): Christian Pulisic (76), Tim Ream (66), Weston McKennie (58), Antonee Robinson (50), Matt Turner (49), Yunus Musah (45), Tim Weah (42), Ricardo Pepi (33), Joe Scally (19), Mark McKenzie (17), Tanner Tessmann (6)
Tonight’s USMNT Beginning XI has a mean age of 26 years, 19 days.
The Beginning XI averages 41 caps and 23 in official competitors.
Mauricio Pochettino makes one change to the lineup that confronted Jamaica in Kingston on Thursday, inserting Tim Weah for the injured Johnny Cardoso. Weah will make his first look for the reason that crimson card in opposition to Panama on June 27 in Copa América.
St. Louis native Tim Ream will captain the USMNT in his hometown tonight. The USMNT is 9W-3L-1D in 13 matches when Ream wears the armband.
Ricardo Pepi begins consecutive USMNT matches for the primary time since World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Honduras (Feb. 2, 2022) and Mexico (March 24, 2022). Along with his fifth-minute aim on Thursday in Kingston, Pepi joined Jozy Altidore Landon Donovan and Christian Pulisic because the fourth USMNT participant to file 12 objectives earlier than their twenty second birthday.
Along with his help on Pepi’s aim Thursday, Christian Pulisic earned his forty ninth profession aim contribution (31 objectives, 18 assists).
Making his thirty fifth look in official competitors tonight, Weston McKennie earns his USMNT-leading sixteenth Concacaf Nations League look. He additionally holds the crew lead with six objectives general within the competitors.
The again 4 of Joe Scally, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson begin collectively for the second-straight match and third time general, having beforehand labored the 2-0 win in opposition to Panama final month in Austin, Texas and Thursday’s 1-0 win at Jamaica.
Three starters have scored in opposition to Jamaica. Along with his strike on Thursday, Pepi took his aim whole in opposition to the Reggae Boyz to 3, following his brace in World Cup qualifying on Oct. 7, 2021. Pulisic bagged a brace and McKennie added the opposite aim within the USA’s 3-1 win within the Concacaf Gold Cup Semifinal on July 3, 2019 in Nashville. Tim Weah additionally scored the lone U.S. aim within the 1-1 attract World Cup Qualifying on Nov. 16, 2021 in Kingston.
Each born with Jamaica heritage, Antonee Robinson makes his seventh look, whereas Mark McKenzie earns his second cap in opposition to the Reggae Boyz tonight.
After lacking the primary leg by way of sickness, midfielder Brenden Aaronson is accessible for choice tonight.
The USA is 21W-3L-10D in 34 all-time conferences with Jamaica and 16W-2L-4D in away matches.
Twenty-five of the 33 all-time matches between the USA and Jamaica have been determined by a aim or much less.
The USMNT is 8W-1L-3D in 12 matches in St. Louis and unbeaten in its final 11 contests within the Archway Metropolis.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Knox Jolie-Pitt simply stepped out on the purple carpet for the primary time in three years.
On Sunday (November 17), the 49-year-old Maleficent actor arrived on the Governor’s Awards in Los Angeles arm-in-arm along with her 16-year-old son whom she welcomed along with her ex-husband in 2008.
Jolie’s ensemble was a shimmering gold halter-neck spaghetti strap robe with delicate cream lace overlay acquired from Los Angeles-based luxurious classic boutique, The Equipment Classic.
Jolie-Pitt opted for a traditional black tuxedo and bow tie, paying homage to his dad’s purple carpet seems to be up to now. This was Jolie-Pitt’s second Hollywood look after debuting on the 2021 purple carpet for Marvel’s Eternals.
Jolie and Pitt tied the knot in 2014, spending 5 years collectively earlier than in the end parting methods. Throughout their marriage they adopted Maddox, Sahara, and Pax, and welcomed three organic youngsters: Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
The fifteenth Governors Awards featured business heavy hitters and introduced collectively a celebration of movie and simple sartorial glamour.
Jennifer Lawrence, 34, who’s pregnant along with her second youngster, sported a chocolate brown customized Bottega Veneta robe that featured body-conscious ruching to cradle her bump.
Angelina Jolie walked the purple carpet along with her youngest son, Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt (AP)
Lawrence completed the look with gold teardrop accents, a gold woven Bottega clutch and a wispy fringe.
In the meantime, Finest Actress winner Nicole Kidman showcased a black draped Celine robe with a excessive slit, chilly shoulders and a diamante neckline.
Of those that debuted movies at Cannes Movie Pageant in Could, actor Demi Moore, 62, wore a black strapless high-low Givenchy robe with putting Sartoro Genève diamond jewellery.
Moore’s co-star for The Substance, Margaret Qualley, 30, contrasted Moore in a column-silhouetted white Chanel bridal costume with diamante trim particulars. The robe was featured on the French style home’s spring/summer time 2022 Haute Couture present.
Fellow Chanel muse, Lily-Rose Depp, 25, dipped into the archives with a contrasting off-the-shoulder Chanel robe from spring/summer time 2018 with blush rose detailing on the decolletage.
Depp’s look channeled a haunting sense of the gothic with a extreme slicked-back Nineties bun, evoking the essence of her upcoming movie ‘Nosferatu’.
Irish actor Barry Keoghan, 32, wore a Dolce & Gabbana cropped black go well with with a white plunging pussy-bow shirt. The ‘Saltburn’ star completed the look with a gold feather brooch.
Fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal, 28, sported his favoured purple carpet designer in a black Gucci tux with a criss-cross lace-up shirt – a classy homage to his anticipated hit, Gladiator 2.
Jennifer Lopez, 55, wore a dripping diamond halterneck robe with a wealthy black velvet practice from Zuhair Murad’s fall/winter 2024 couture assortment. The Unstoppable star paired the showstopping costume with an emerald-cut Tyler Ellis bag and unfastened bouncy waves.
American actor Elle Fanning, 26, wore a shocking sheer mint Valentino robe from the Italian label’s spring/summer time 2025 assortment.
Embellished in silver diamonds with matching mint fur trim, the star showcased demure glamour with a bouncy blonde bob and Cartier jewellery.
Following go well with, actor Jeremy Sturdy, 45, wore a mint inexperienced go well with with silk lapel detailing. The Succession star paired the recent ensemble with a white tie-less shirt.
Irish actor Saoirse Ronan, 30, wore a customized Louis Vuitton robe in child blue, with extravagant feather detailing, styled by New York-based stylist, Danielle Goldberg.
Robbie Williams, 50, channeled a suave silver fox in a smooth gray double-breasted go well with with metallic overlaps and an identical shimmering shirt and tie.
The British singer attended in anticipation of his upcoming musical drama Higher Man.
Additionally choosing full monochrome, Jude Legislation, 51, sported an all-white scarf lapel go well with with a white vest and loosely tied cravat.
In putting distinction, Tilda Swinton, 64, wore a vibrant purple long-sleeved robe from Standing Floor’s spring/summer time 2025 assortment. The Room Subsequent Door star paired the ruched high-neck robe with a daring purple lip and her platinum quiff.
Paul Teal, who acted in seven episodes of the drama “One Tree Hill,” has died from most cancers on the age … [+] of 35.@Paulteal (Instagram)
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Paul Teal, who joined the forged of the teen-populated drama One Tree Hill in season seven as Josh, has died following a battle with most cancers. He was 35.
“Probably the most considerate, inspiring, pushed, self-disciplined, loving man handed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” wrote his associate, Emilia Torello, on Instagram. “Paul, you have been my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future. You stuffed my lungs with laughter, my abdomen with butterflies, and my coronary heart with love. You have been taken too quickly, in a battle that you just fought bravely with out fail.”
“Later, I used to be giddy to be directing an episode of One Tree Hill the place I’d get to forged a brand new recurring character, Josh- the sleazy film star,” she continued. “Together with his self-effacing humorousness and willingness to dive totally into any character, Paul was good for the half. He was a pleasure to work with in any surroundings and so beneficiant.”
Teal appeared in seven episodes of One Tree Hill, which was his first onsceen credit score, in line with IMBd. Different tv visitor spots included the collection Goode Habits, Photographs Fired, the reboot of Dynasty, The Strolling Lifeless: World Past, Outer Banks, and George & Tammy.
He was additionally identified for his theater roles, showing in Newsies, Sweeney Todd and Hire throughout the nation. And Teal can also be a part of the upcoming Starz drama The Looking Wives as Pastor Pete, which is predicted to premiere in 2025.
Angelina Jolie’s newest red-carpet outing was a household affair.
The 48-year-old walked arm-in-arm together with her 16-year-old son Knox as she attended the Governors Awards on the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles final night time.
Jolie opted for a sublime, floor-length classic gold robe, which she paired with an announcement necklace and teardrop earrings. In the meantime, Knox saved issues traditional in a black tuxedo.
It’s the primary time in three years that Knox has attended an occasion together with his household, having final walked the purple carpet alongside his siblings – Maddox, 23, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twin sister Vivienne – to help his mom when she began in Marvel’s Eternals in 2021 (Knox’s 20-year-old brother Pax was not current for that individual outing).
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Nevertheless, Jolie has beforehand defined that Knox, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, and his different siblings choose to shrink back from the limelight regardless of their A-Record dad and mom.
Jolie herself made a triumphant return to the purple carpet at 81st Venice Movie Pageant, the place she attended the world premiere of her hotly anticipated movie, Maria. Directed by Pablo Larraín, the movie is a biographical drama in regards to the late opera singer Maria Callas – and options Jolie’s precise singing voice.
Chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie defined that she felt deeply linked to the tragic determine. “I’m certain there’s quite a bit that shall be learn into it of our overlaps as ladies, however the one which’s possibly not the obvious is I’m undecided how comfy we each are with being public. And there was a stress behind the working that wasn’t simply the enjoyment of the work,” she advised the outlet.
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“And but I do like to create, she does like to sing, however generally there are all these different issues that take that pleasure away and alter the expertise of that.
“It was fairly laborious, what she went by means of. Individuals have been fairly aggressive when she wasn’t in a position to be what they wished her to be. They have been very unkind, and he or she carried lots of trauma and he or she labored very, very laborious. I simply started to essentially care about her and wished that facet of the story to be advised.”
Actor Paul Teal, greatest recognized for his work on the teenager drama “One Tree Hill”, has died. He was 35.
Teal died Friday following a battle with most cancers, his agent Susan Tolar Walters confirmed in an emailed assertion to USA TODAY on Monday.
“His distinctive expertise and type spirit touched the hearts of everybody who had the privilege of realizing him,” the assertion learn. “The void he leaves behind might be deeply felt.”
The actor’s fiancée, Emilia Torello, revealed his demise in an emotional Instagram submit Sunday, calling Teal “probably the most considerate, inspiring, pushed, self-disciplined, loving man.”
“Paul, you had been my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future,” Torello wrote alongside a black-and-white picture of the couple. “You crammed my lungs with laughter, my abdomen with butterflies, and my coronary heart with love. You had been taken too quickly, in a battle that you just fought bravely with out fail.”
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She concluded: “The world is fortunate to have even had a second with Paul Teal, and I’m the luckiest individual in it, as a result of I bought to name you mine. I’ll love you ceaselessly.”
Teal made his “One Tree Hill” debut in the course of the collection’ seventh season in 2010, portraying closeted actor Josh Avery, who was forged in a movie made by Julian Baker (Austin Nichols) and Alex Dupré (Jana Kramer). Josh later made a intercourse tape with Alex, which led to an extortion scheme towards Julian’s father.
Teal’s seven-episode stint on the present ended with Josh popping out as homosexual to his dad and mom.
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Bethany Pleasure Lenz, Jana Kramer pay tribute to ‘One Tree Hill’ co-star Paul Teal
Bethany Pleasure Lenz, who performed Haley James Scott on “One Tree Hill,” mourned Teal’s demise in a heartfelt Instagram submit Sunday.
“My coronary heart is heavy. Paul Teal was the type of man who lit up a room with out attempting,” Lenz wrote alongside a video compilation of Teal. “His brilliant smile, infectious chortle and type coronary heart made you need to be close to him.”
Lenz stated she first labored with Teal on a musical manufacturing of the Nicholas Sparks romance “The Pocket book.” The actress, who forged him as Josh when she directed an episode of “One Tree Hill,” counseled Teal for his seemingly easy appearing chops.
“Together with his self-effacing humorousness and willingness to dive totally into any character, Paul was good for the half,” Lenz wrote. “He was a pleasure to work with in any atmosphere and so beneficiant.”
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Teal and Lenz’s “OTH” castmate Jana Kramer additionally took to social media to pay tribute to Teal, writing on her Instagram Story Monday that Teal was “at all times so candy and type and was so enjoyable to work alongside.”
Later in her submit, Lenz lamented not staying in contact with Teal after their time working collectively, writing, “Life is brief. I maintain considering that this week.”
“Paul, your time right here was like a summer season romance for all of us who knew you, particularly if just for a season. Bursting, thrilling, deeply transferring, and unforgettable,” Lenz concluded. “Thanks for sharing your gentle with us.”
Murdoch College’s relationship with Bhutan is excess of company, it’s a particular bond, strengthened by particular person friendships and mutual respect.
The connection is exemplified by Conor Murphy, considered one of Murdoch’s Regional Managers for worldwide recruitment, who not solely has embraced Bhutan’s folks, has developed a real understanding and appreciation of the philosophies basic to Bhutanese tradition.
He has visited Bhutan 18 occasions in 12 years.
Bhutan is a magical and distinctive vacation spot. There may be nowhere on earth prefer it. The folks I’ve met there are intrinsic to those particular reminiscences and connections,” Mr Murphy stated.
“Bhutan could have one of many smallest populations on this planet (roughly 750,000 folks) and be bodily sandwiched between two powerhouse nations (India and China) but, Bhutan’s Royal household continues to steer the world in a aware and sustainable manner, from establishing Gross Nationwide Happiness to the imaginative and prescient of constructing a self-sufficient and utterly sustainable, Mindfulness Metropolis.”
Mr Murphy stated there have been many parallels between the tiny nation and college he represents.
“Murdoch is proudly distinctive so it’s no shock now we have change into nice associates with Bhutan as a result of there are such a lot of synergies, now we have related values and aren’t afraid to be totally different,” he stated.
Murdoch’s efforts in Bhutan – delivering partnerships, scholarships and different alternatives – are formed by the College’s strategic themes (Sustainability; Fairness, Variety and Inclusion; and First Nations) and by Bhutan’s pillars for Gross Nationwide Happiness with consideration to the long run path of the nation with the Mindfulness Metropolis.
“Bhutan’s historical past is wonderous and magical. To immerse your self into the teachings over 1000’s of years, you will need to permit your thoughts’s capability to exceed your recognized limitations,” Mr Murphy stated.
“As soon as Bhutan grew to become a Kingdom within the early 1900’s, the preservation of this tradition and custom has been matched by the nation’s demonstrable dedication to supporting the atmosphere and longevity of the world. Bhutan is the one carbon damaging nation on this planet.
Not all leaders want be the largest.”
This mindset was evident at Murdoch when the Federal Authorities launched modifications to Put up Research Work Visas for worldwide college students earlier this yr. With a big cohort of Bhutanese college students set to graduate mid-year, Murdoch’s instructing workers set about finishing marking of their remaining papers earlier than the top of June.
This motion resulted within the college students being eligible to use for a four-year Put up Research Work Visa as a substitute of two years had their marks not been in by June 30, and demonstrated Murdoch’s appreciation for its college students and the lengths it goes to help them.
This help extends past the campus. One of many guiding ideas behind Murdoch’s worldwide recruitment efforts has been to deal with ‘giving again’.
In 2019 a partnership was shaped between Murdoch and the Bhutan Youth Growth Fund, the non-public mission of Her Majesty the Queen Mom Ashi Tseyring Pem Wangchuck. From shared values and function got here the curation of group targeted tasks via the New Colombo Plan and the creation of Murdoch’s 50 per cent scholarship which was not too long ago prolonged till 2027.
Murdoch’s Bhutan Worldwide Crew, comprising Mr Murphy and three in-country workers Koonden Wandga, Karma Choden and Kinga Tshong, was not too long ago nominated for the Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award – Skilled Workers 2024 in recognition of the group’s efficiency and engagement past customary roles and tasks.
Among the many tasks the group has delivered to life are the Trongsa Penlop (King’s) PhD Scholarship valued round $250,000, 5 50 per cent undergraduate scholarships since 2022, and $100,000 raised to ascertain a place-based studying faculty via the Bhutan Youth Growth Fund.
Mr Murphy stated none would have been doable with out the unwavering help of the College’s senior leaders.
“Seeing the management championing these tasks instils an simple stage of function, perception in what is feasible and finally a way of fulfilment in what could be a precarious world,” he stated.
“Regardless of how small we could also be, we every have the potential to make a distinction – a drop of water may be a drop, however the ripples go far and large.”
Header Picture: Conor Murphy with Her Majesty the Queen Mom of Bhutan.
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ORCHARD PARK – Josh Allen’s throwing hand is okay.
For some cause, CBS made a giant deal Sunday about him shaking his hand after he threw a fourth-quarter landing move to Curtis Samuel, however there was by no means an announcement that he suffered an harm, Allen was not requested about it post-game, and Buffalo Payments coach Sean McDermott confirmed Monday that there was nothing shared with him about an Allen harm by coach Nate Breske.
“I feel we will get him a brand new one over the bye week right here,” McDermott joked. “No, so far as I do know, I’ve not heard any concern about it from Nate, our coach, thus far so hopefully it stays that means. In order that’s all I do know proper now.”
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As for the remainder of the workforce, it seems the Payments got here out of the sport in good condition and now it has a well-timed bye to get even more healthy for the stretch run.
“No new additions to the harm checklist at this level,” McDermott mentioned. “The message I’m getting from our coaching room is ‘we’ll let you understand how this week goes.’”
The Payments had three key offensive starters sit out Sunday’s 30-21 victory over the Chiefs – tight finish Dalton Kincaid, broad receiver Keon Coleman and proper sort out Spencer Brown. In addition they noticed left sort out Dion Dawkins and security Taylor Rapp undergo what look like minor accidents within the sport, although each returned to play.
Will Matt Milano be again quickly?
And they’re ramping up for the return of linebacker Matt Milano who has missed the primary 11 video games with a torn bicep, and defensive sort out DeWayne Carter might be eligible to return from the injured reserve checklist.
McDermott isn’t making any predictions and he’ll proceed cautiously, however it looks like there’s likelihood that when the Payments host the San Francisco 49ers on Dec. 1 in a Sunday Evening Soccer showdown, they are going to be as wholesome as they’ve been all season.
“These guys are trying ahead to getting some relaxation and form of unplugging a bit of bit,” McDermott mentioned. “We’ll see when it comes to who’s wholesome coming again off the bye. This week the gamers which have been rehabbing are going to remain right here and rehab and attempt to get themselves again to the place they’re an possibility for us subsequent week. We’ll see the place that goes, do not actually have any definitives at this level from Nate.”
Annually when the NFL creates its schedule, there’s a sure randomness that comes when factoring in when every workforce will get its bye week. The committee that determines the schedule, comprised of workforce executives and league officers, takes a number of components into consideration akin to workforce preferences (for example, if a workforce has a global sport), tv home windows, size of journey primarily based on opponents, and aggressive stability.
Buffalo Payments bye week comes at time
The bye weeks begin in Week 5 when nobody needs it as a result of it’s too early and makes for a protracted highway to the tip, and so they run by means of Week 15 which is simply too late as a result of contemplating that coaching camp begins in late July, that’s a protracted option to go with no break.
As this pertains to the Payments in 2024, getting Week 12 off is just not solely one of many candy spots for groups, however the timing works out significantly properly given the present well being state of affairs of the workforce.
McDermott mentioned in the case of the bye, he likes when it comes, “Ideally after a win so I don’t have to take a seat right here after a loss for 2 weeks.” However he additionally added, “It appears to return on the proper time. It’s been a long term up right here and we’ve had quite a lot of prime time video games and completely different begin occasions. We simply need them to return again as the most effective variations of themselves as a result of this is a crucial time for us.”
Sal Maiorana has lined the Buffalo Payments for 4 many years together with 35 years because the full-time beat author for the D&C, and he has written quite a few books concerning the historical past of the workforce. He will be reached at maiorana@gannett.com, and you may observe him on Twitter @salmaiorana.https://profile.democratandchronicle.com/newsletters/bills-blast
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