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Caleb Williams busca más tras hacer funcionar su alianza con el entrenador de Bears Ben Johnson
Por GENE CHAMBERLAIN
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, EE.UU. (AP) — La asociación entre el entrenador de los Bears de Chicago Ben Johnson y el quarterback Caleb Williams fue cuestionada desde antes del inicio del campamento de entrenamiento.
Tanto el entrenador como el quarterback aseguran que su mancuerna ha sido exitosa ahora, después de que el equipo aseguró un lugar en los playoffs, a pesar de que los Bears han tenido dificultades ocasionales en el juego aéreo.
“Cada día, pasamos tiempo juntos, uno a uno, tiempo de calidad, donde podemos ser muy transparentes el uno con el otro”, indicó Johnson. “Y creo que lo que he llegado a amar de él —y espero que él diga lo mismo— es que creo que mentalmente somos muy similares”.
“Compartimos mucho del mismo impulso competitivo y pensamos de manera muy similar en muchos aspectos”.
Williams ha completado solo el 57,8% de sus pases (285 de 493) para 3.400 yardas con un índice de pasador de 89,5, sólo 1,7 más alto que en su año de novato. Sin embargo, ha destacado con sus jugadas al final de los partidos y los Bears (11-4) han ganado 11 de 13 duelos desde que Detroit los aplastó en la semana 2.
Williams reconoció que su relación con Johnson no comenzó bien. Fue un ejemplo de la forma en que, tanto el mariscal de campo como el entrenador pudieron superar sus problemas por el bien común.
“Algo pasó, me enojé y terminé ignorándolo”, dijo Williams.
Ignorar al entrenador en la práctica probablemente no fue lo más inteligente que hacer.
“Y luego él encendió una mecha en el micrófono del casco”, dijo Williams. “Creo que fue en el campamento de entrenamiento”.
La atención al detalle de Johnson con su ofensiva frecuentemente resultó en explosiones en el campamento. Dejó que su ira fluyera libremente después de los errores.
A menudo se describía a Williams al salir de la universidad como alguien que carecía de disciplina, pero él y otros jugadores aprendieron a responder a las exigencias de Johnson y apreciaron lo que el nuevo entrenador aportó al equipo.
“A él le gusta que las cosas se hagan a su manera. Entendemos eso y todos quieren salir ahí y ganar y jugar para él, y creo que lo hemos demostrado hasta ahora”, dijo Williams.
Williams y los Bears enfrentarán el domingo a San Francisco con la oportunidad de convertirse en el primer preclasificado de la Conferencia Nacional, un año después de terminar con una foja desastrosa de 5-12.
Necesitan victorias sobre los 49ers y Lions y una derrota de Seattle para terminar en la cima de la conferencia. Para ganar la División Norte después de terminar últimos en 2024, necesitan una victoria más o una derrota de Green Bay.
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Camioneros inmigrantes demandan contra los planes de California de revocar licencias comerciales
Un grupo de camioneros inmigrantes presentó el martes una demanda contra el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California, argumentando que el estado violó los derechos de miles de trabajadores cuando los funcionarios tomaron medidas para revocar sus licencias de conducir comerciales.
Funcionarios de California señalaron el mes pasado que el estado notificó a unos 17.000 camioneros que sus licencias de conducir comerciales serían revocadas debido a que la fecha de vencimiento excedía el tiempo que los conductores tenían permitido permanecer legalmente el país. Desde entonces, la cifra ha aumentado a 21.000.
La decisión se produjo después de que el gobierno del presidente Donald Trump comenzó a tomar medidas enérgicas contra la emisión de licencias de conducir a inmigrantes. El gobierno federal ha amenazado con retener fondos a California, Pensilvania, Minnesota y Nueva York por este asunto.
La Sikh Coalition, un grupo nacional que defiende los derechos civiles de los sijs, y el Asian Law Caucus presentaron una demanda colectiva a nombre de los conductores de California.
“Estos conductores han pasado años anclando sus vidas a estas carreras, sólo para enfrentarse ahora una posible ruina económica sin tener culpa alguna — merecen algo mejor, y California debe hacer mejor las cosas”, declaró Munmeeth Kaur, directora legal de Sikh Coalition.
El plan del estado para revocar las licencias de los camioneros es una violación a sus derechos al debido proceso y pone en riesgo su medio de vida, afirman los grupos. Están buscando que el Tribunal Superior del condado de Alameda detenga la cancelación de licencias.
Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California señaló que no comenta sobre litigios pendientes.
Las preocupaciones en torno a los camioneros inmigrantes cobraron atención después de que el conductor de un tráiler –quien se encontraba en el país sin autorización legal– dio una vuelta prohibida causó un accidente que cobró la vida de tres personas en Florida en agosto pasado. En octubre se produjo un accidente en California que también dejó tres muertos e involucraba a un camionero que estaba sin permiso legal en Estados Unidos, el cual intensificó las preocupaciones.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
Education Department To Start Garnishing Wages Of Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers In January
Education Department To Start Garnishing Wages Of Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers In January
As we and others have noted several times over the last year, the US government will be garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default – with actual garnishment now set to begin in January, CNBC reports.
A spokesperson for the US Department of Education confirmed the plan, which will mark the first time a portion of borrowers’ paychecks have actually been at risk since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when collection activity was halted.
Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Education Department expects around 1,000 defaulted student loan borrowers to receive notices of administrative wage garnishment, the spokesperson said. After that, the number of notified borrowers will continue to increase. -CNBC
While the US government can seize borrowers’ federal tax refunds, wages, Social Securiity and disability benefits, the Education Department can legally seize up to 15% of a student loan holder’s after-tax income to apply toward their debt.
More than 42 million Americans have student loan debt, which now exceeds $1.6 trillion.
There are currently more than 5 million student loan borrowers in default, a number which could explode to roughly 10 million borrowers soon, the Education Department said in April.
As the WSJ noted in June,
Until past due payments are paid in full or the default status is resolved, borrowers could see up to 15% of their wages automatically deducted from their paychecks.
Borrowers who have been newly reported as delinquent since then on their student loans have seen an average 60-point drop in their credit scores, according to TransUnion. Nine percent of borrowers who fell into delinquency were current on their payments by April, according to TransUnion.
The Education Department has been urging borrowers to resume payments and emphasizing the consequences. Roughly 43 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student-loan debt.
More than nine million of them are expected to see their credit scores drop this year, according to data from the New York Fed released in March.
Meanwhile, the job market for Gen Z is looking beyond dismal – as hiring has been down for the better part of a year amid signs that layoffs are ticking up.
According to a July survey from Cengage Group, of more than 2 million people who earned their bachelor’s degrees in the spring of 2025, just 30% reported finding a full-time job in their field. The report also found that around 76% of employers reported hiring the same number or fewer entry-level employees in 2025 vs. 2024, citing a tightening labor market, the rise of AI, and broader economic pressures that include inflation and Trump’s tariffs.
According to Nich Tremper, senior economics for payroll and HR service provider Gusto, the slowdown is in large part due to overhiring during the post-pandemic economy in 2021 and 2022 which saw businesses offering high salaries to compete for talent.
Layoffs, meanwhile, are at their highest level since the pandemic, with around 1.1 million announced job cuts between January and October 2025, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas cited by CNBC.
“Folks are kind of just sitting still,” said Tremper. “They’re not looking for new roles, they’re not leaving their current roles. Without those new jobs available, it’s hard for an entry-level employee to get their foot in the door and start their career.”
As of September, the unemployment rate for recent college grads reached 9.7%, the same as for 20-24-year-olds with only a high school diploma, according to the Fed.
Tyler Durden
Tue, 12/23/2025 – 19:40
Colapso de los Colts al final de la temporada los deja prácticamente marginados de los playoffs
Por MICHAEL MAROT
INDIANÁPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers les dio a los Colts una oportunidad el lunes por la noche.
La defensa de Indianápolis no lo hizo.
Después de una derrota por 48-27 ante San Francisco, el entrenador de los Colts, Shane Steichen, tuvo dificultades para explicar cómo su equipo permitió que los 49ers anotaran tantos puntos, acumularan 440 yardas y nunca despejaran, durante un partido que Indy necesitaba desesperadamente ganar en casa.
Fue simplemente el siguiente capítulo en un colapso de fin de temporada que ha dejado prácticamente rota la promesa de playoffs para los Colts.
“Les dije a esos muchachos algo así como, ‘¡Caray, nos inscribimos para 17 partidos, y tenemos un oponente de división, y no estamos fuera de esto’!”, relató Steichen después de que los Colts perdieron su quinto partido consecutivo. “Hasta que nos digan que hemos terminado, vamos a luchar como locos, así que vamos a volver esta semana, prepararnos para trabajar y estar listos para Jacksonville en casa”.
La realidad es que los Colts (8-7) aún podrían colarse si derrotan a los Jaguars (11-4) y a Houston (10-5) en sus dos últimos duelos. Pero también necesitarían que Baltimore pierda uno de sus dos últimos compromisos, que los Texans también caigan el sábado contra los Chargers y esperar que los criterios de desempate les favorezcan.
Cualquier otra cosa consolidaría su lugar como el sexto equipo desde la fusión AFL-NFL de 1970 en perderse los playoffs después de comenzar al menos con 8-2. El más reciente en hacerlo fueron los Raiders de Oakland de 1995, que perdieron sus últimos seis partidos.
Rivers ha experimentado este tipo de desplomes y sigue insistiendo en que los Colts pueden arreglar su temporada.
Pero poco ha salido bien en la segunda mitad de la campaña.
El buen comienzo de temporada de Daniel Jones terminó debido a dos lesiones. La segunda fue un desgarro del tendón de Aquiles que puso fin a su temporada y llevó a Rivers a salir de su retiro después de cinco campañas.
La lesión y el cambio de mariscal de campo han permitido a las defensas centrarse en el corredor Jonathan Taylor.
Y la defensa, que se suponía que mejoraría en la segunda mitad con la adición del esquinero Sauce Gardner —dos veces All-Pro—, sólo se ha visto más golpeada. El resultado: Indy está fuera de los playoffs por quinto año consecutivo con pocas señales de que puedan cambiar las cosas a tiempo para salvar su temporada.
“Tenemos que encontrar la manera de terminar fuertes y eliminar a estos dos próximos oponentes”, enfatizó el tackle defensivo DeForest Buckner, elegido al Pro Bowl, tras regresar de una ausencia de cinco partidos el lunes. “Todos tienen que dar un poco más. Así es”.
Qué funciona
Josh Downs y Alec Pierce. Cuando Rivers regresó, notó que quedaban 14 jugadores en la plantilla de su única temporada anterior en Indy. Sin embargo, Downs, un receptor de tercer año, y Pierce, un receptor de cuarto año, han surgido como las opciones favoritas de Rivers. El abuelo de 44 años lanzó un total de 13 pases en su dirección el lunes, resultando en nueve recepciones, 151 yardas y dos touchdowns.
Qué falta
La secundaria. Cuando los Colts intercambiaron por Gardner, anticiparon usar tres esquineros para detener a los oponentes. En cambio, Gardner se ha perdido tres duelos consecutivos por una distensión en la pantorrilla y Charvarius Ward está en su segunda etapa en la reserva de lesionados con una conmoción cerebral. Sus ausencias fueron más que notables ya que el mariscal de campo de los 49ers, Brock Purdy, desmanteló la defensa de pase de Indy.
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Deportes AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
Deadly Clashes Erupt Between US-Backed SDF & US-Backed Syrian Army In Aleppo
Deadly Clashes Erupt Between US-Backed SDF & US-Backed Syrian Army In Aleppo
A new bout of deadly fighting has erupted between the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian military this week, coinciding with a top Turkish official’s visit to Syria and continued tension over a deal to integrate the Kurdish group into Damascus’s forces.
The clashes have calmed down, yet the situation remains volatile. Damascus claims it took steps to de-escalate the fighting. “The General Staff of the Syrian Arab Army issued an order to halt targeting of SDF fire sources in Aleppo after neutralizing several of them, narrowing the scope of clashes away from civilians,” the Syrian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
It said the army “stood up to its responsibilities in protecting and defending the people, without making any moves to alter control lines, limiting its actions to responding to sources of fire.”
Several people have been killed since early Monday morning. “The SDF carried out systematic attacks today in Aleppo, directly targeting densely populated residential neighborhoods and Al-Razi Hospital. The assaults resulted in the death of two civilians and injuries to others, including several civil defense volunteers,” the Syrian Interior Ministry announced late on Monday.
He described the escalation as “part of repeated attempts to undermine the 10 March agreement signed with the Syrian state.” The SDF has blamed the violence on the Syrian army.
“A checkpoint jointly manned by our forces and the [Damascus-affiliated] General Security Forces at the Al-Shihan roundabout in [northern] Aleppo came under an armed attack by factions affiliated with the interim defense ministry, leaving two of our personnel injured with varying degrees of wounds,” the SDF-affiliated Asayish security force said in a statement.
The SDF said in its own statement that the “attack carried out by factions affiliated with the defense ministry” is “a clear continuation of uncontrolled escalation that threatens the city’s security and civilian lives, and exposes the Damascus government’s inability to control its factions.”
The Kurdish group announced in a later update that the fighting had spread to the Kurdish-majority Aleppo neighborhoods of Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud. “Residents of the neighborhoods, along with the [Kurdish-led] Internal Security Forces [Asayish], continue to confront this aggression, taking all possible measures to protect themselves and civilian lives,” it said.
The Syrian Interior Ministry rejected the statement and said Kurdish forces stationed in the two neighborhoods were “treacherously” attacking Syrian positions at joint checkpoints run by both sides – in violation of “the agreements in place.”
Street clashes erupted between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, northwestern Syria. Two Syrian Internal Security personnel were wounded. The clashes come just days before the end of the March 10 agreement’s deadline between Damascus and the SDF. pic.twitter.com/yPekjObExd
— Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) December 22, 2025
The clashes coincided with a visit to Syria by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. “We have not seen any initiative or serious will on the part of the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF] to implement the 10 March [integration] agreement. There has been systematic stalling by the SDF regarding the agreement,” Fidan said during a press conference with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani.
“The Syrian Defense Ministry recently presented a simple proposal to positively advance the integration process. [The SDF] responded [to the proposal] yesterday, and its response is currently under review,” Fidan added.
The Turkish foreign minister had threatened the SDF days earlier, saying that Ankara wanted a peaceful, negotiated settlement to the integration issue but warned that the “SDF should understand the patience of the relevant actors is running out.” Fidan added: “We do not want to see any need to resort to military means again.”
The SDF and the Syrian government reached an agreement in March to integrate the Kurdish group into Damascus’s forces. However, the two sides have been in disagreement about the deal’s implementation – particularly the SDF’s wish to remain under Kurdish command and enter the army as a bloc rather than dissolve and conscript, as Syria is demanding. As a result, clashes have intermittently broken out between the two sides over the past several months.
Damascus and the SDF have repeatedly accused each other of obstructing the agreement. Last month, the SDF accused the Syrian army and state-sponsored militias of facilitating the ISIS drone attacks on its positions.
The new proposal put forward by Damascus reportedly calls for incorporating the SDF’s roughly 50,000 fighters into Syrian security forces as three intact divisions and smaller brigades, rather than incorporating them as individuals – as the government previously demanded.
🇸🇾 – DEVELOPING: Syrian Army tanks open fire on SDF forces in Aleppo on live TV. The SDF, who were backed by the U.S. in the fight to defeat ISIS, were supposed to join the new Syrian national army led by Jolani, under a peace deal. That agreement has failed, and now heavy… pic.twitter.com/hWzyYNZbv8
— Belaaz News (@TheBelaaz) December 22, 2025
In exchange, the SDF would be required to give up some chains of command and allow Syrian army units to operate under what is now SDF territory in Syria’s oil-rich northern and eastern regions.
After the collapse of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s government last year, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) Syrian Defense Ministry incorporated numerous extremist factions into its ranks – including those that once made up Turkiye’s Syrian National Army (SNA) proxy.
As a result, the new Syrian army is made up predominantly of ISIS and Al-Qaeda-linked factions with a long history of persecuting Kurds and other minorities.
The Turkish army has occupied Syria since 2016 and has carried out several major military operations against the SDF over the past decade. The US-backed Kurdish group is closely linked to Ankara’s sworn foe, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which entered into a historic peace process with Turkiye this year.
Tyler Durden
Tue, 12/23/2025 – 19:15
Daily Horoscope for December 24, 2025
General Daily Insight for December 24, 2025
Simple moves can bring calm and clarity. Initially, the square between Venus and Neptune reminds us to check the details and speak plainly to avoid confusion. Then, the Goddess of Love dances into Capricorn at 11:26 AM EST, steering us toward care for daily priorities as we favor steady, reliable efforts. By evening, the nurturing Moon turns everyone’s mood toward empathy, helping us forgive missteps and choose gentle words, while pauses restore trust at home. Staying level-headed helps us all find deeper joy.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Ready to rise and steer the room? Venus, planet of attraction, enters your 10th House of Career and Status, refreshing your public image and encouraging measured moves that display confidence without heat. Positive pressure can be a great motivator when it comes to your performance, and make no mistake — that pressure could arrive at any moment. Because ambitious goals deserve steady care, make a point of rehearsing any upcoming presentations and thanking any other team members involved. Steady practice likely equals an awesome outcome!
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
This morning offers a broader point of view. Your 9th House of Higher Learning brightens as pleasure-seeking Venus arrives, motivating you to plan a course or a meaningful trip. You don’t have to book your tickets right now, but you’d be wise to start researching exactly what you want to do or learn. You could also compare costs with a trusted mentor to get some financial advice. If prior plans complicate travel, explore online options that could grow skills without straining your budget.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
When care meets structure, your trust deepens. Resources get clearer as Venus, planet of money, enters your 8th House of Shared Resources, encouraging tidy agreements and honest talk about needs. You may revise a rent split and keep the tone friendly. Pay attention to the tension levels so you can vanquish molehills before they turn into mountains. You may want to take notes, just in case someone else involved tries to stall things or drift off-topic. Ask for clarity ASAP, because confidence grows through transparency.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Cancer, your connections are asking for balanced care. Idealistic Venus arrives in your 7th House of Partnerships, guiding conversations about needs and timing across many bonds. You and those you care about all deserve to feel seen and valued. A boundary talk with someone close may soften once you both explain your points of view. If emotions spike, take a short break, then return with a question about solutions. Your genuine inquiry can ensure everyone has a chance to speak. Speak kindly!
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Gentle focus steadies your steps with work. Your sensible 6th house gets a lift as soothing Venus settles in, supporting smoother tasks, kinder teamwork, and improved routines. You may refresh your calendar with a brighter morale as you celebrate small wins and thank the folks who carried out quiet tasks. If a co-worker drags their feet, consider asking them if everything’s okay or suggesting some simple way you could pitch in. Thoughtful kindness keeps things moving without stirring drama. Small improvements can have major impacts.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Creative sparks can fuel larger projects at this time. Joy wants structure as Venus skips into your 5th House of Charm, inviting plans for fun projects that become finished pieces. You might schedule studio time and set a simple budget, while your careful eye keeps materials organized and details clean. If perfectionism stalls the flow, try swapping projects. That should help you keep up your momentum without getting frustrated that something isn’t going as planned. You can come back to whatever was troubling you later.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Your space may not feel as comforting as you’d like. Venus, planet of contentment, is easing into your 4th House of Stability, suggesting thoughtful touches that strengthen belonging — whether you live alone or with others. Small repairs and diplomatic suggestions are both great ways to banish discord at home. If relatives or roommates disagree about plans, propose one small step everyone ought to appreciate, because steady agreements reduce stress and bring togetherness. Tend your home gently, and comfort will multiply with time.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Afternoon conversations carry useful neighborhood insights. Your 3rd House of Local Life welcomes sociable Venus, which helps you mend misunderstandings and organize information. You might revise an email to your team or a text to your peers, keeping in mind that your intensity works best when it keeps the focus on solutions. If someone avoids an active issue, stick with simple questions and leave time for their answers. Truth needs space to surface — just don’t let them change the subject entirely.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
Rules can actually make it easier to get what you want. What you own and value gets a frame as Venus highlights your 2nd House of Checks and Balances, encouraging budgets that serve you. Compare costs before buying — no matter how much you love something, you don’t want to pay more than it’s worth. Make sure the numbers support your goals! You’ve got the fortitude to face tempting purchases, ask yourself if they’d improve your life, and answer honestly. Such checkpoints protect future adventures.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Capricorn, you’re stepping into a fresh chapter. Venus, planet of self-worth, enters your sign today! She invites you to treat yourself kindly — especially when it comes to the way you present your public image. You can’t control how others see you, but you can change how you see yourself. Pick a style that speaks to you, even if it isn’t the current trend. You may update your online presence to match, as well. Honor your natural rhythm to boost your confidence!
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Quiet time brings gentle healing and closure. Your 12th House of Karma welcomes the entrance of compassionate Venus. This transit is ideal for resting and reflecting upon past cycles of life. If possible, turn off your notifications and spend some time with yourself today. Meditation may not be your thing, but a nap on the couch can be just as restorative. Old memories could threaten your peace, but they don’t have to shatter it. Take a deep breath — you’ve already conquered those obstacles.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Friends gather around shared hopes and possibilities. Venus, social butterfly, is now flitting through your 11th House of Communal Endeavours. Here, she encourages warm collaborations, graceful networking, and kind leadership. Let your compassionate instincts lead. You might plan a potluck for your group, paying attention to any individual needs. Although opinions could clash, you can remind everyone of your shared goal and offer one small step forward. By doing so, you’re ensuring friendships stay strong during any debates. Your community can flourish under your care!
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/23/daily-horoscope-for-december-24-2025/
49ers aseguran lugar en playoffs y ahora van por la ventaja de local
PorJOSH DUBOW
SANTA CLARA, California, EE.UU. (AP) — El último partido de visita de los 49ers de San Francisco en la temporada regular fue exitoso.
Los Niners aseguraron un lugar en los playoffs antes de siquiera jugar el domingo y el lunes vencieron 48-27 a los Colts de Indianapolis. Regresaron a casa sabiendo que ahora tienen la oportunidad de avanzar al Super Bowl sin salir de casa hasta la próxima campaña.
San Francisco (11-4) terminará la temporada con duelos como local contra Chicago y Seattle. De ganar ambos, los 49ers asegurarían la ventaja de jugar en casa en los playoffs de la Conferencia Nacional y estarían a dos victorias de disputar el Super Bowl en su estadio el 8 de febrero.
“Creo que esa es obviamente la realidad de lo que podría suceder si simplemente tomamos un partido a la vez”, explicó el quarterback Brock Purdy. “Pero para nosotros, una vez que lleguemos a los playoffs y todo eso, eso será una batalla en sí misma. Así que, ese es otro camino para nosotros, hombre. Tenemos que hacer una buena exhibición y ganar el partido del domingo contra Chicago”.
Los 49ers fueron puestos a prueba durante un periodo contra Philip Rivers, de 44 años, y los Colts lesionados, pero una actuación ofensiva casi impecable liderada por Purdy y una intercepción postrera devuelta para touchdown por Dee Winters les permitió alejarse para una victoria cómoda.
La competencia será más dura las próximas dos semanas, pero si Purdy y la ofensiva pueden mantener este nivel, tienen una oportunidad en cualquier partido. Purdy se convirtió en el primer mariscal de campo de San Francisco en lanzar al menos cinco pases de touchdown en un encuentro desde que Steve Young completó seis en el Super Bowl 29 contra los Chargers de San Diego en una actuación emblemática.
“Está jugando de manera bastante consistente”, expresó el entrenador Kyle Shanahan. “Creo que Brock ha jugado a un nivel bastante alto desde que llegó a esta liga, y honestamente creo que está jugando muy bien, pero creo que siempre lo ha hecho”.
Christian McCaffrey corrió para 117 yardas y atrapó dos pases de touchdown en uno de sus encuentros más productivos de la temporada.
Eso mantuvo al pateador Thomas Morstead en la banca por segunda semana consecutiva. San Francisco jugó dos partidos seguidos sin despejar por primera vez en la historia de la franquicia.
Qué funciona
El juego aéreo. Purdy fue casi perfecto contra los Colts, salvo por una intercepción tardía cuando lanzó alto por el centro en el último periodo. Completó 25 de 34 pases para 295 yardas, lanzando pases de touchdown en las primeras tres series del encuentro de San Francisco. Purdy ha lanzado 13 pases de touchdown en cinco compromisos desde que regresó tras una lesión en el dedo del pie, llevando a los Niners a victorias en los cinco.
Qué falta
Los desafíos de Shanahan contra las decisiones arbitrales.
Shanahan tiene marca de 1-4 en desafíos para que se revise la repetición esta temporada. Lanzó el pañuelo rojo tras una recepción de Michael Pittman en el tercer cuarto. Las repeticiones iniciales hicieron que pareciera una captura limpia y la decisión se mantuvo, costándole a San Francisco un tiempo fuera.
Luego, Shanahan no desafió un posible pase de touchdown a Jake Tonges, quien de acuerdo con los árbitros salió del terreno, aunque una repetición mostró que podría haber arrastrado su segundo pie en la zona de anotación. No importó, pues Purdy lanzó un pase de touchdown a McCaffrey en la siguiente jugada.
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Deportes en español AP: https://apnews.com/hub/deportes
Chicago Cubs expected to sign right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to 1-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the contract was pending a physical.
The 32-year-old Webb became a free agent last month when the Texas Rangers did not offer him a contract through arbitration. He went 5-4 with a 3.00 ERA in 55 appearances in his lone season with the Rangers.
Webb is 17-14 with a 2.99 ERA in six big-league seasons with Atlanta, the Los Angeles Angels, Baltimore Orioles and Rangers. He won a World Series with Atlanta in 2021.
The Cubs reached the postseason last season for the first time since 2020 and have spent part of the offseason rebuilding their bullpen.
Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz departed in free agency, but the Cubs re-signed left-hander Caleb Thielbar to a $4.5 million, one-year contract earlier this month.
The Cubs also added left-hander Hoby Milner on a one-year deal and signed right-hander Phil Maton to a two-year deal.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/23/chicago-cubs-reliver-jacob-webb/
The Kitchn: This easy lasagna is what comfort food dreams are made of
Traditional lasagna is a once-a-year project for me. I love it deeply, but it’s rare that I can carve out time for it. When it does happen, it’s in the dead of winter when I have absolutely nothing else to do but spend the entire day in the kitchen.
While it’s impossible to beat the classic version — with a homemade bolognese sauce and, when I can manage it, homemade pasta — I’m all about an easier version that makes lasagna a much more frequent occurrence. This recipe is exactly that. This lasagna is about as low-lift as you can get while still achieving cheesy, crowd-pleasing results. Here’s how to make it.
Why you’ll love it
This recipe uses store-bought sauce (make sure you get one you love). There are just three components that make a lasagna great: the pasta, the cheese, and the sauce.
The lasagna noodles cook right in the sauce. Since the noodles aren’t pre-boiled, they’ll cook from the heat and steam in the oven. It’s important that they’re completely covered in the sauce so they cook evenly.
Key ingredients in lasagna
Ground beef: You’ll need 1 pound of lean ground beef.
Marinara sauce: Since this recipe starts with a jar of marinara for ease, make sure it’s one that tastes great. My favorite brand is Rao’s, but choose your personal favorite.
Cheese: Use two types of cheese – shredded low-moisture mozzarella and whole-milk ricotta.
Regular lasagna noodles: While classic dry lasagna noodles are typically boiled before they’re layered, there’s no real reason why you have to cook them ahead of time — they can actually be layered in with the sauce and cheese as is. And yes, this is just regular lasagna noodles!
Helpful tips
Why I don’t call for no-boil noodles. No-boil lasagna noodles are a modern convenience, but honestly I’m not a huge fan of them — I find they almost always get overcooked in the casserole. Regular sturdy lasagna noodles take longer to cook than no-boil noodles, but as long as they’re completely covered in sauce and the lasagna is tightly covered with aluminum foil, they cook perfectly right in the oven and never get overcooked.
The lasagna can (and should) rest before eating. Like all lasagnas, this one is great made ahead, and actually will be better made a little ahead of eating. Yes it’s tempting to cut into the lasagna right when you pull it from the oven, but let it rest on a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes. This will help firm up all the layers and make it much easier to slice a square. And of course you can make it a day ahead or in the morning then reheat.
Make-ahead and storage tips
Make ahead: The lasagna can be assembled and refrigerated up to two days in advance, or frozen for up to one month. Thaw the frozen lasagna for 2 days in the refrigerator before baking.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to three days.
What to serve with lasagna
Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad
Garlic Broccolini
Cheesy Garlic Knots
Simple Arugula Salad
Easy Lasagna
Serves 8 to 10
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (24- to 25-ounce) jar marinara sauce (3 cups), such as Rao’s or Newman’s Own
12 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
15 dry lasagna noodles (not no-boil, about 2/3 of a 1-pound box), divided
15 to 16 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 2 cups), divided
1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400 F.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch or larger regular or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and cook, breaking the beef up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Open 1 (24- to 25-ounce) jar marinara sauce (3 cups). Spread a thin layer of the sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir the remaining sauce into the ground beef mixture.
4. Shred 12 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese if needed (3 cups). Place five lasagna noodles in the baking dish, breaking them if needed to create a single layer (it’s OK if the noodles overlap slightly). Dollop and spread 1 cup of the ricotta cheese over the noodles. Dollop and spread about 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce on the ricotta, then sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella.
5. Arrange five more noodles over the mozzarella, followed by 1 cup of the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Top with a final layer of five noodles and the remaining sauce, spreading the sauce thin so that it almost completely covers the noodles. (Reserve the remaining 1 cup mozzarella for the end of baking.) Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
6. Bake for 1 hour. Check to make sure the noodles are done by poking the lasagna with a knife; the knife should slide easily through all the layers. If it doesn’t, cover and cook for 15 minutes more.
7. Uncover the lasagna and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella. Bake uncovered until the mozzarella is melted and lightly browned, and the sauce is bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes more.
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8. Let the lasagna cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
(Sheela Prakash is a senior contributing food editor and Jan Valdez is an associate recipe producer for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
Terry Savage: The stock market and you
There’s an old Wall Street saying: No one ever rings a bell at the top. Only in hindsight do we know that the market has peaked and is headed down.
There’s another Wall Street truism that’s relevant here: Bull markets climb stairs, but bear markets ride a slide. In other words, stocks go down far faster than they go up.
One of the greatest lessons the stock market teaches is humility. No one can call the tops in any market cycle. And everyone who has said “Get out of the market” has been proved wrong. After all, we continue making all-time highs in the major averages. So, if you stuck around — as Warren Buffet did — you eventually came out ahead.
The key is the word “eventually.” While market statisticians and historians and institutional money managers can afford to take the longest perspective, can you say the same? Or is your time horizon more limited — perhaps because retirement is fast approaching?
That is the question you must ask yourself right now — as the market approaches another headline mega-number — Dow 50,000 — and attracts the attention of the media and pundits. Instead of being proud and complacent, self-preservation demands you be analytical and conservative.
Check your exposure
The Baby Boom generation has had unprecedented direct investment exposure to the stock market. While older generations earned pensions generated by huge institutional pools of money, the boomers can check the value of their 401(k) accounts or IRAs online, instantly. And they are responsible for their own investment decisions.
The bull market has created unexpected wealth. The latest survey of retirement accounts by Fidelity shows there were 654,000 401(k) millionaires, the highest level ever, according to the Wall Street Journal. At T. Rowe Price, about 2.6% of plan participants had balances above $1 million, up from 1.3% at the end of 2022. And a significantly high percentage of those accounts have more than 70% of assets invested in stocks.
Congratulations. Now what? Or, better yet, what if?
Letting your money ride in the market has been a successful and profitable strategy. Why change now? Because time is running out. Not time for the bull market, but time until you need to spend the cash.
According to Investech.com, there have been 10 bear markets since 1956, representing an average decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 33.5% from top to bottom. On average those bear markets lasted 1.3 years from market peak to bottom, and required an average of 4.5 years to fully recover.
But averages can mask extremes. The bear market that started in January 1973 took the DJIA down a staggering 45.1% in 23 months. And it took 9.8 years for the market to reach its previous highs. And after adjusting for inflation, the break-even point was closer to 20 years!
In more recent history, the bear market associated with the dot-com bust in 2000 was the third longest in history, with the S&P 500 dropping nearly 50% from peak to bottom. And in 2007-2008 the market declined 53% from the peak!
The fact that today’s investors might be surprised by those statistics is a testament to the short memory of pain, and the powerful attraction of greed. Yes, it all worked out well for those who stayed invested, since the market is now at all-time highs. But someone sold at the bottom — out of fear or panic or need.
And that’s the point of suggesting you reassess your stock market gains as we approach year end. This is not about calculating stock market price/earnings ratios, or the impact of economic policy or the future of A-1.
Young investors just starting out should always bet on the future growth of America. But baby boomers face a more immediate challenge: making your money last as long as you do.
This is not about market timing. This is about asset allocation. This is about capital preservation. This is about self-discipline.
This is about sleeping at night during your retirement by switching a portion of your retirement funds to the short-term bond fund in your plan or a money market mutual fund or T-bills. Listen to your gut — not your 32-year old “financial adviser.”
Better yet, listen to Warren Buffett, who has raised a record $380 billion cash hoard inside Berkshire Hathaway. He now owns more T-bills than the Federal Reserve! If he is satisfied with earning only about 3.6% on T-bills, why should you risk more?
Buffett isn’t giving up on America, and he’s not afraid of “running out of money.” He’s waiting for bargains at lower prices. And if he is willing to sell some stocks to amass a record pile of cash, shouldn’t you consider doing the same?
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That’s the question you should ask yourself now. And that’s The Savage Truth.
(Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and the author of four best-selling books, including “The Savage Truth on Money.” Terry responds to questions on her blog at TerrySavage.com.)
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