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Peke, Frenchie, Aussie and, yes, PBGV make dog show finals

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

It could be the day for the petit basset griffon Vendéen named for Buddy Holly. Or the Pekingese could notch his breed’s third Westminster Kennel Club dog show win in little over a decade.And what about the French bulldog that nearly won last year? Or will the purple-and-gold best in show ribbon go to … Ribbon? Buddy Holly the PBGV (for short), Rummie the Peke, Winston the Frenchie and Ribbon the Australian shepherd are headed to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show finals Tuesday, along with three other finalists yet to be chosen.The first four got their chance to vie for the best in show trophy after making it through two rounds of judging Monday. First, each bested other dogs of its breed, and then of its “group” — toy dogs or hounds, for example. Ribbon, the Aussie, is “like the fun girl at the party,” handler Jessica Plourde said. Buddy Holly is “just a PBGV through-and-through,” said handler and co-owner Janice Hayes. (The full name of the merry, low-slung French r...

For these hounds and humans, dog show a couples’ competition

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — As otterhounds lined up to be judged at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Tips and Creed could be forgiven if they secretly were rooting for each other. Same goes for their owners and handlers, Tom and Debbie Develin. The Boyertown, Pennsylvania, duo are a couple. The dogs are, too, in a manner of speaking — they live together and have had a litter.Although there are a number of husband-and-wife professional dog handlers who sometimes compete against each other at the United States’ most illustrious dog show, that’s less common among so-called “owner-handlers.”“We cheer each other on and then see how it goes,” Debbie said. The Develins, both retired from managerial jobs, got their first otterhound years ago after Tom learned that the dogs had a reputation for friendliness. They live up to it, he says. Tips and Creed make therapy visits at hospitals and elsewhere when not busy with dog shows, agility, obedience and other canine sports.Tom ...

Sum 41 announces they’re disbanding after 27 years

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

Sum 41, the Emo-era band that brought hit tracks like “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep” to the iPods of millennials across the globe, are “disbanding” after 27 years together.In a statement posted to Sum 41’s Twitter on Monday, the band informed their followers that they will complete their current tour, release their final album “Heaven :x: Hell,” and embark on a final worldwide headlining tour before going their separate ways.“Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives,” the statement read. “We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first.”The statement went on to say they look forward to seeing their listeners on the road and they’re “excited for what the future will bring for each of us.”“Thank you ...

Under Armour: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — BALTIMORE (AP) — Under Armour Inc. (UAA) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $170.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Baltimore-based company said it had profit of 38 cents. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, were 18 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 15 cents per share.The sports apparel company posted revenue of $1.4 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.38 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $386.8 million, or 84 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $5.9 billion.Under Armour expects full-year earnings to be 47 cents to 51 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UAA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UAASource

Tempur Sealy to buy Matress Firm in $4 billion deal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.Mattress Firm operates more than 2,300 brick-and-mortar retail locations and an e-commerce platfom. After the Tempur Sealy acquistion is complete, the two companies will have a total of some 3,000 retail stores, 30 e-commerce platforms, 71 manufacturing facilities and four research and development facilities worldwide.“This combination will accelerate our growth trajectory and enhance operating cash flow,” Tempur Sealy Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson said in a statement. “Mattress Firm has been a valued retail partner for more than 35 years, and we look forward to welcoming their talented workforce of more than 8,100 employees to the Tempur Sealy family.”Mattress Firm CEO John Eck added that the transaction will increase the companies’ ability “to better address consumers’ needs and drive growth.”In the...

Strycova wins 1st singles match since maternity leave

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

ROME (AP) — Barbora Strycova won her first singles match since returning from maternity leave, beating Maryna Zanevska 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the opening round of the Italian Open on Tuesday.The 37-year-old Strycova returned to the tour two weeks ago at the Madrid Open after more than two years away following the birth of her son, Vincent. After beating Zanevska, Strycova was handed her 1-year-old son, who she told to “wave to daddy” in front of a TV camera.In Madrid, Strycova lost her opener in singles and reached the quarterfinals in doubles with partner Hsieh Su-wei.Strycova, who will next face ninth-seeded Maria Sakkari, is planning to retire after this year’s U.S. Open.Also on the red clay of the Foro Italico, Anna Blinkova rallied past Mayar Sherif 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Sherif was coming off a breakthrough run to the quarterfinals in Madrid.Nuria Parrizas Dias defeated Jule Niemeier 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.The men’s tournament, headlined by Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, begins on Wednesday.Like...

Dozens injured in highway collision in eastern Germany

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — A highway collision between a long-distance bus and a truck injured dozens of people in eastern Germany, German news agency dpa reported.The crash happened Tuesday on the A 12 highway in the state of Brandenburg between the towns of Storkow and Fredersdorf.Police said 35 people were hurt, including six with severe injuries, dpa said. Three helicopters, ambulances and police officers were on the scene, and the section of highway was closed. Police said the truck, which was traveling in the direction of Berlin, collided with the side of the bus when it tried to change lanes. Source

ScanSource: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — ScanSource Inc. (SCSC) on Tuesday reported net income of $21.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Greenville, South Carolina-based company said it had profit of 83 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, came to 96 cents per share.The technology products distributor posted revenue of $885.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $885.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SCSC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SCSCSource

George Weston: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — George Weston Ltd. (WNGRF) on Tuesday reported earnings of $322.5 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of $2.23. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.47 per share.The baked goods maker and parent of the conglomerate Loblaw posted revenue of $9.71 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WNGRF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WNGRFSource

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog to miss entire 2023-24 season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season due to a knee injury he sustained in 2022.The team confirmed that Landeskog will undergo a cartilage transplant on his right knee on May 10. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Brian Cole at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Jokic fined $25K by NBA for making contact with Suns owner Landeskog has already had surgery on his knee prior to the 2022-23 season. He was expected to return after 12 weeks but instead missed out on the entire season. He will now be out for two whole seasons.The 30-year-old is from Stockholm, Sweden and has played 11 seasons with the Avs. Landeskog was named captain of the team in 2012.