We saw Germany’s top 10 goals of 2024, now it’s time for Bayern Munich’s top 10 goals of the year. Let’s see what we got! Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images 10. Serge Gnabry vs Mainz 05 Bundesliga Matchday 25, 2023/24 Goal Scored: 6-1, FT: 8-1 Bayern were not in the best of form in 2023/24, that’s for sure. But they did have some moments of magic, and this was one of them. Leon Goretzka punted the ball upfield from far out, and Serge Gnabry somehow performed a midair backheel with his back to goal to score his side’s sixth goal of the afternoon. If only Bayern’s wingers could be this skilled all the time, right? Wishful thinking, yes, but a guy (or girl) can dream... Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images 9. Michael Olise vs Shakhtar Donetsk UEFA Champions League Matchday 6, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 5-1, FT: 5-1 Bayern were already three goals up and cruising when they visited Gelsenkirchen for their final Champions League match of the year. It was therefore probably no surprise that the Shakhtar defense offered very little resistance as Michael Olise went on a mazy run, passing defender after defender until he reached the goalmouth, where he tapped home an easy finish. It wasn’t the most impressive run ever, but it was still a stylish way to cap off the year’s Champions League campaign. Thomas Müller in particular expressed his approval of the goal. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images 8. Minjae Kim vs Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League Matchday 5, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 1-0, FT: 1-0 This one is admittedly one with a lot of bias. But still, it was a very important goal, a goal that clinched the win against French champions PSG. If one had told this writer a few years ago that a Korean would start for Bayern in a crunch Champions League game against PSG, let alone score the winner in that game, he would have laughed in his or her face, yet here we are. The goal itself was quite scrappy, as a miscued clearance from the keeper just found Minjae Kim’s head and went in, but every goal counts. What a way to score his first ever Champions League goal. Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images 7. Jamal Musiala vs Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Matchday 12, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 1-1, FT: 1-1 Jamal Musiala has grown into quite the clutch man for Bayern Munich in recent years, and this goal was no exception. With Bayern staring a second straight defeat against Dortmund in the face, it was the young starlet that came to the rescue with a pinpoint header that found the bottom corner. Musiala has become very good at headers lately, and this particular one was probably one of his most important, if not the most important, yet. Long may he continue. Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images 6. Thomas Müller vs S.S. Lazio UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg, 2023/24 Goal Scored: 2-0, FT: 3-0 Where would Bayern Munich be without the one and only Thomas Müller? The Bayern legend may be slowly approaching the end of his career, but he is still an invaluable asset to the team, as shown by this goal. With Bayern looking to overturn a deficit against Lazio, Matthijs de Ligt launched a loose ball back into the box, where Müller was waiting to apply the slightest of touches to put the ball beyond the keeper’s reach. A goal that just screamed “Müller,” always in the right place at the right time. Bayern went on to score another and breezed through to the quarterfinals. Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images 5. Harry Kane vs RB Leipzig Bundesliga Matchday 23, 2023/24 Goal Scored: 2-1, FT: 2-1 Spoiler alert: believe it or not, for all the goals that he scored, this is Harry Kane’s only entry on the list. (Shows how useless he is in big games, eh?) With Bayern desperately trying to end a three-game losing streak, they were on track to salvage a 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig...until Kane struck. Eric Dier of all people sent the ball forward to another Eric in Maxim Choupo-Moting, who looped the ball over a defender and right to the feet of Kane, who volleyed the ball into the bottom corner as the clock was creeping towards the first minute of stoppage time. It was definitely Bayern’s most dramatic win of the season. Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images 4. Jamal Musiala vs St. Pauli Bundesliga Matchday 10, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 1-0, FT: 1-0 It was Bayern’s first game against St. Pauli in well over a decade, as well as their first competitive trip to Hamburg in about seven years. But the game itself wasn’t too exciting, apart from Musiala’s wonder strike. The ball kept switching possession in the space of a few seconds, but Musiala eventually got ahold of it and unleashed a powerful dipping shot that grazed the crossbar, bounced over the line, and up into the top netting. It eventually won Bayern’s Goal of the Month Award for November, and rightfully so. Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images 3. Aleksandar Pavlović vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bundesliga Matchday 5, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 1-1, FT: 1-1 Poor Aleks Pavlović was not having the best of games against defending champions Leverkusen. Although it had been one way traffic for Bayern all game, the youngster inadvertently gave away a silly corner, which led to Leverkusen’s opener. But the Munich native would soon make up for it in a big way. He caught a cleared ball with his chest and decided to try his luck from 30 yards with a wicked volley that beautifully arched over everyone’s heads and into the top corner. It was reminiscent of the goals that Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso used to score in his playing days. Fingers crossed Pavlović becomes a legend like that for Bayern. Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images 2. Joshua Kimmich vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg, 2023/24 Goal Scored: 1-0, FT: 1-0 Bayern Munich were on a mission to reach the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time since they won the whole thing in 2020. Arsenal stood in their way, until Joshua Kimmich of all people decided the game. A lovely ball from Raphaël Guerreiro, who was playing as a winger that day, found Kimmich, who powered a bullet header past David Raya to send the Allianz Arena into rapture, and Bayern into the semifinals. It was the goal that made sure Bayern were playing Champions League football in May for the first time in six years. Photo by Christina Pahnke - sampics/Getty Images 1. Thomas Müller vs SC Freiburg Bundesliga Matchday 2, 2024/25 Goal Scored: 2-0, FT: 2-0 Ah, Thomas Müller. A player that embodies Bayern Munich itself. He became Bayern Munich’s record appearance maker in this game, and of course, he had to celebrate the occasion with a goal. Serge Gnabry sent the ball into the box, where Müller took it down with a deft touch, swiftly switched it onto his other foot, and half-volleyed it right into the roof of the net. It was such a special occasion, and it could not have been more perfect. You know things are special when even Manuel Neuer raced all the way upfield to celebrate the goal. Is Thomas Müller the greatest ever player to play for Bayern? Franz Beckenbauer might have something to say about that, but one thing is for sure: he will remain a Bayern icon forever and ever. So there you have it! Which goals did we miss? Which one was your favorite? 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Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Louie Semona scored 15 points off of the bench to lead Stonehill over Lafayette 70-65 on Sunday. Semona had six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-7). Hermann Koffi scored 13 points, shooting 4 for 8 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Josh Morgan had 13 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line. The Leopards (5-8) were led by Caleb Williams, who recorded 15 points. Lafayette also got 14 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks from Justin Vander Baan. Alex Chaikin also recorded 12 points, two steals and two blocks. Stonehill went into the half leading Lafayette 28-27. Semona put up seven points in the half. Stonehill used a 7-0 second-half run erase a five-point deficit and take the lead at 47-45 with 11:20 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Todd Brogna scored nine second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from .How the Stock Market Defied Expectations Again This Year, by the Numbers

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At last week's Game Awards ceremony, developer SuperAuthenti debuted a teaser for its in-development open-world adventure cat game Catly , a video that was short on gameplay details and long on exceptionally cute cats with oversized, colorful eyes. After the trailer debuted, viewers—many of them game developers—began speculating that the game or the trailer are using generative AI technology. As internet sleuths dug through the business profiles of SuperAuthenti and its executives, some began to wonder if the game might also use blockchain technology. The company (like a cat) played coy at first, first telling Digital Trends it would share more details on the game in 2025. That seems to have changed. Today, a SuperAuthenti PR spokesperson told Game Developer that there is no generative AI in Catly or its teaser. Additionally, they said Catly is "not a blockchain game," and there are no non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or other blockchain currency affiliated with the product. "We did not use generative AI to produce the video and the game," the spokesperson said. "In fact we are very surprised by such speculation. We do not think there are any existing AI tools that could produce a video like that. Industry experts have echoed this opinion." SuperAuthenti shared a work-in-progress video of the Catly trailer with Game Developer, which contained a number of before-and-after shots showing the pre-rendered kitties bouncing around their playroom. The cat's models did not appear to contain telltale signs of generated 3D models (no unusual symmetry, no melded limbs, and no baked-in textures), and the environment also appeared to be created with traditional 3D animation. Some shots featured the cats rendered with full fur, others showed models implemented before fur animations were added. Related: How devs can spot AI-generated 3D models The cat models did appear to have been fully mapped and rigged before these clips were captured, but it otherwise didn't seem that different from other behind-the-scenes clips of CG animation . SuperAuthenti says any there isn't any blockchain technology in Catly As spotted by Digital Trends, Speculation over Catly 's possible use of blockchain tech was based on a possible connection to blockchain game developer TenthPlanet. TenthPlanet was "started" by William Wei Chen and colleague Kevin Yeung. Yeung is registered as the founder of SuperAuthenti. Animation and VFX news outlet 80 Level stated it reviewed documents saying SuperAuthenti is the sole shareholder of Shanghai Binmao Technology, which previously developed a blockchain-based "botanical and gardening experience." SuperAuthenti's spokesperson did not address these business connections, but did push back on the idea that Catly uses any blockchain technology. "Catly is not a blockchain game," the spokesperson said. "There are no NFTs. Our company/project has never issued any blockchain currency and any NFTs. Our company does not and has never owned any blockchain currency and NFTs." The spokesperson said that SuperAuthenti is "excited to reveal more about the game," and its own background in 2025.

Apple reportedly is working to make its Siri voice assistant more conversational with the addition of more advanced large language models (LLMs). The company plans to enable a new version of Siri to carry on back-and-forth conversations, handle more complex tasks and do so more quickly, Bloomberg reported Friday (Nov. 22), citing unnamed sources. Working with Apple Intelligence, the updated voice assistant will also be able to write and summarize text, according to the report. Apple aims to unveil the new Siri in 2025 and roll it out as early as spring 2026, per the report. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment. The company launched its artificial intelligence (AI) features dubbed Apple Intelligence on Oct. 28 through a software update that works on recent iPhones, iPads and Macs. The new system can summarize long email threads, prioritize urgent messages like same-day invitations and boarding passes, transcribe and summarize phone calls and voice recordings, and perform natural language searches of photos and videos to find specific moments or objects. “Apple isn’t just upgrading Siri — it’s redefining the retail experience,” Kaveh Vahdat , founder of AI marketing firm RiseOpp , told PYMNTS at the time. “Imagine AI-powered shopping where Siri becomes a real-time stylist, inventory checker and payment assistant, all wrapped in Apple’s signature privacy shield.” It was reported in May that Apple was gearing up to give Siri an AI-powered upgrade, potentially posing a challenge to Amazon ’s digital assistant , Alexa . In October 2023, it was reported that Apple was investing $1 billion per year to integrate generative AI across its product line, bringing the technology to its full range of offerings. Advancements in AI are paving the way for voice assistants that can complete more complex tasks, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “ How Consumers Want to Live in the Voice Economy .” The report found that just 7.8% of consumers believe voice technology is as smart and reliable as a real person today. It also found that while 52% of consumers have used voice commands to find and purchase airline tickets and accommodations on their mobile devices, only 44% completed the purchase entirely through voice prompts.Erin and Sara Foster's Ultimate Gift Guide for a Person Who Has It All

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Ghost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticSome quotations from We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”

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The government has unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index Guidelines (CEII Guidelines), a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive innovation and foster economic growth nationwide. These guidelines aim to reshape the way enterprises approach innovation, promoting a culture of creativity and productivity through precise measurement in alignment with international standards. The CEII Guidelines are an integral part of Cambodia’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Roadmap 2030. This roadmap focuses on five strategic pillars: governance, human capital, research and development, collaboration, and ecosystem building. Together, they are intended to elevate Cambodia’s position in the Global Innovation Index among ASEAN countries by 2030. Cambodia currently ranks slightly higher than Laos for 2023, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation. The roadmap’s implementation aims to improve this standing significantly, ensuring Cambodia becomes a hub for tech-based investments and innovation. In his acknowledgment of the CEII Guidelines, Hem Vanndy, the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, & Innovation (MISTI), discussed the importance of this task. “The CEII Guidelines provide a structured and comprehensive framework to evaluate and encourage innovation within Cambodian enterprises,” he stated. “They represent a significant step toward developing an innovation-driven economy.” The CEII, or Cambodian Enterprise Innovation Index, is a central component of national strategies. This index provides a methodologically sound and contextually relevant tool for assessing the innovation capabilities of enterprises. With its dual focus on innovation inputs and outputs, the CEII offers critical insights that will guide policymaking, strategic investments, and innovative business practices. Vanndy highlighted the inclusive nature of the projects development process. “The creation of the CEII is deeply rooted in our national strategies,” he explained. “These guidelines reflect our commitment to fostering a robust innovation ecosystem that supports the aspirations of our people and the goals of our nation.” The CEII Guidelines detail a comprehensive methodology for the development and implementation of the index. This includes the creation of a detailed survey instrument to capture data on enterprise innovation activities, the use of random sampling techniques to ensure representative data, and robust data collection and analysis processes to maintain accuracy and validity. In addition to providing a rigorous assessment tool, the CEII is designed to be a catalyst for transformative change. “The CEII is more than a measurement tool; it is a catalyst for transformative change,” said Vanndy, “By leveraging the insights gained from this index, we can identify our strengths and weaknesses, address our challenges, and harness the opportunities within our innovation landscape.” The guidelines also outline a clear implementation plan, with a detailed project timeline for the development, testing, and deployment of the CEII. This plan includes roles and responsibilities for various stakeholders, continuous monitoring and evaluation processes, and strategies for disseminating findings to relevant parties. The minister encouraged stakeholders to engage with the CEII and use its findings to enhance innovation and contribute to Cambodia’s growth. He stated that innovation plays a significant role in economic development, productivity, and competitiveness in today’s business environment. He also mentioned that these guidelines are an important tool for advancing Cambodia’s innovation efforts. “We urge all stakeholders to engage with the CEII and use its insights to help build an innovative Cambodia,” said Vanndy. The CEII represents an important development in Cambodia’s efforts towards fostering attraction of investment in innovation-driven sectors.Minnesota State-Mankato announces fall graduates

LOS ANGELES — The programs came calling, last winter, and Kyron Hudson deflected them all to his father. Between USC wide receiver Hudson and Oregon defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson, father Chance reflected, he had about 12 teams reach out about the possibility of his sons entering the transfer portal. A few, Chance told the Southern California News Group back in the fall, were interested in package deals. And father Chance listened, because the money was hard to turn down. But Hudson, even through three years of inconsistent snaps and infrequent opportunity, didn’t want to leave USC. “His answer? From him?” Chance said in the fall, asked if Hudson thought about transferring. “Absolutely not. There was zero.” A breakout season and a reel of highlight catches later, though, and receiver Hudson has officially entered the portal following his redshirt junior season at USC, announcing his departure in a lengthy statement on X (formerly Twitter) . “I step forward,” Hudson wrote, “with gratitude for my time at USC and anticipation for what lies ahead.” In a room full of talented sophomores jockeying for snaps, the former Mater Dei High standout emerged as the most consistent veteran presence at receiver for USC in 2024, hauling in a career-best 38 catches for 462 yards in 12 games. His handful of one-handed grabs became a signature, a career-best 83-yard game against LSU and a couple of improbable catches helping USC earn an impressive Week 1 win . Even as game-to-game opportunities in Coach Lincoln Riley’s passing attack wavered, Hudson was a constant on the outside, racking up the most snaps of any Trojans receiver in 2024. Amid a late-season flu that swept through USC’s locker room down the stretch, Hudson had to receive an IV for fluids during the week of the Nebraska game, according to a source familiar with the situation. That Saturday, he still caught three passes for 35 yards and a touchdown. “I mean, he’s one of those guys – you just kind of, you can’t have enough of ’em in your program, that they just stay the course, they just keep getting better,” Riley said, earlier in the season, of Hudson. “There’s not, maybe always these massive jumps. But they’re always there. He always practices, he never misses anything, he never misses a rep.” That consistency, in turn, will be missed dearly in USC’s receivers room in 2024, with veteran leaders Hudson and Kyle Ford (out of eligibility) now moving on.

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR), the AI enhanced enterprise grade work management platform, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2024. Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue: Total revenue was $286.9 million, an increase of 17% year over year. Subscription revenue was $273.7 million, an increase of 18% year over year. Professional services revenue was $13.2 million, a decrease of (2)% year over year. Operating loss: GAAP operating loss was $(3.4) million, or (1)% of total revenue, compared to $(35.5) million, or (14)% of total revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP operating income: Non-GAAP operating income was $56.4 million, or 20% of total revenue, compared to $19.4 million, or 8% of total revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Net income (loss): GAAP net income was $1.3 million, compared to GAAP net loss of $(32.4) million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. GAAP basic and diluted net income per share was $0.01, compared to GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share of $(0.24) in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP net income: Non-GAAP net income was $61.0 million, compared to $22.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share was $0.44 and $0.43, respectively, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share of $0.17 and $0.16, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Cash flow: Net operating cash flow was $63.5 million, compared to $15.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Free cash flow was $61.8 million, or 22% of total revenue, compared to $11.4 million, or 5% of total revenue, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Operational Highlights Annualized recurring revenue ("ARR") was $1.133 billion, an increase of 15% year over year Average ARR per domain-based customer was $10,708, an increase of 16% year over year Dollar-based net retention rate was 111% Number of all customers with ARR of $100,000 or more grew to 2,137, an increase of 20% year over year Number of all customers with ARR of $50,000 or more grew to 4,293, an increase of 15% year over year Number of all customers with ARR of $5,000 or more grew to 20,430, an increase of 5% year over year Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Business Highlights Announced that Smartsheet entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion, or $56.50 per share Sold out our U.S. ENGAGE customer conference for the second consecutive year, welcoming over 4,000 attendees to Seattle to participate in more than 60 breakout sessions Unveiled the most comprehensive transformation of our offerings to date, debuting a new user experience and a range of first-of-a-kind features to empower organizations to operate at their peak Introduced a Smartsheet connector for Amazon Q Business, which will give Amazon Q Business customers the power to ask an intelligent assistant for information about their work in Smartsheet, eliminating data silos and enhancing visibility The section titled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below contains a description of the non-GAAP financial measures with a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information. The section titled "Definitions of Key Business Metrics" contains definitions of certain non-financial metrics provided within this press release. Transaction with Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners In a separate press release issued on September 24, 2024, we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement ("Merger Agreement"), to be acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. A copy of the press release and supplemental materials can be found on the "Investors" page of our website at www.investors.smartsheet.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, website at www.sec.gov . Additional details and information about the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are available in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 24, 2024. Given the announced transaction, we will not be hosting an earnings conference call nor providing financial guidance in conjunction with this press release. For further detail and discussion of our financial performance, please refer to our third quarter 2025 Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2024, filed today with the SEC. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, which may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to such GAAP measures can be found in the accompanying financial statements included with this press release. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our financial performance, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by our management for financial and operational decision-making. We are presenting these non-GAAP financial metrics to assist investors in seeing our financial performance through the eyes of management, and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry. We define non-GAAP operating income as GAAP operating loss excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, one-time costs associated with mergers and acquisitions, lease restructuring costs, and litigation expenses and settlements related to matters that are outside the ordinary course of our business, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income as GAAP net income (loss) excluding non-recurring income tax adjustments associated with mergers and acquisitions and the same exclusions that are used to derive non-GAAP operating income. We define basic non-GAAP net income per share as non-GAAP net income divided by weighted-average shares outstanding ("WASO"). We define diluted non-GAAP net income per share as non-GAAP net income divided by diluted WASO. Diluted WASO includes the impact of potentially dilutive securities, which include stock options, restricted share units, performance share units, and shares subject to our 2018 employee stock purchase plan. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP measures as compared to GAAP operating loss and net income (loss), including that the non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy. We use the non-GAAP financial measure of free cash flow, which is defined as GAAP net cash flows from operating activities, reduced by cash used for purchases of property and equipment (inclusive of spend on internal-use software) and principal payments on finance lease obligations. We believe free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash that is available, after capital expenditures and operational expenses, for investment in our business, share repurchases, and potential acquisitions. Free cash flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures our ability to generate excess cash beyond what is required for our operations. Once our business needs and obligations are met, cash can be used to maintain a strong balance sheet and invest in future growth. There are a number of limitations related to the use of free cash flow as compared to net cash from operating activities, including that free cash flow includes capital expenditures, the benefits of which are realized in periods subsequent to those when expenditures are made. Definitions of Key Business Metrics Annualized recurring revenue We define annualized recurring revenue, or ARR, as the annualized recurring value of all active subscription contracts at the end of a reporting period. We exclude the value of non-recurring revenue streams, such as our professional services revenue, that are recognized at a point in time. We use ARR as one of our operating measures to assess the strength of the Company’s subscription services. ARR is a performance metric and should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue, and is not intended to be a substitute for, or combined with, any of these items. Both multi-year contracts and contracts with terms less than one year are annualized by dividing the total committed contract value by the number of months in the subscription term and then multiplying by 12. Annualizing contracts with terms less than one year results in amounts being included in our ARR calculation that are in excess of the total contract value for those contracts at the end of the reporting period. The value of subscription contracts that are sold through third-party resellers, wherein we do not have visibility into the pricing provided, is based on the list price. Average ARR per domain-based customer We use average ARR per domain-based customer to measure customer commitment to our platform and sales force productivity. We define average ARR per domain-based customer as total outstanding ARR for domain-based subscriptions as of the end of the reporting period divided by the number of domain-based customers as of the same date. We define domain-based customers as organizations with a unique email domain name. Dollar-based net retention rate We calculate dollar-based net retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ARR from the cohort of all customers as of the 12 months prior to such period end (“Prior Period ARR”). We then calculate the ARR from these same customers as of the current period end (“Current Period ARR”). Current Period ARR includes any upsells and is net of contraction or attrition over the trailing 12 months, but excludes subscription revenue from new customers in the current period. We then divide the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at the dollar-based net retention rate. Any ARR obtained through merger and acquisition transactions does not affect the dollar-based net retention rate until one year from the date on which the transaction closed. The dollar-based net retention rate is used by us to evaluate the long-term value of our customer relationships and is driven by our ability to retain and expand the subscription revenue generated from our existing customers. About Smartsheet Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR) is the modern enterprise work management platform trusted by millions of people at companies across the globe, including over 85% of the 2024 Fortune 500 companies. The category pioneer and market leader, Smartsheet delivers powerful solutions fueling performance and driving the next wave of innovation. Visit www.smartsheet.com to learn more. Disclosure of Material Information Smartsheet announces material information to its investors using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, and on its investor relations page of the company’s website at www.investors.smartsheet.com . SMARTSHEET INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue Subscription $ 273,703 $ 232,470 $ 786,328 $ 659,993 Professional services 13,168 13,448 39,939 41,396 Total revenue 286,871 245,918 826,267 701,389 Cost of revenue Subscription 41,445 34,258 115,216 101,009 Professional services 12,291 12,780 36,693 38,948 Total cost of revenue 53,736 47,038 151,909 139,957 Gross profit 233,135 198,880 674,358 561,432 Operating expenses Research and development 63,477 58,257 189,514 172,805 Sales and marketing 127,854 137,920 383,315 382,685 General and administrative 45,155 38,153 124,489 109,654 Total operating expenses 236,486 234,330 697,318 665,144 Loss from operations (3,351 ) (35,450 ) (22,960 ) (103,712 ) Interest income 8,272 6,976 24,934 18,040 Other income (expense), net 47 (790 ) (593 ) (1,381 ) Income (loss) before income tax provision 4,968 (29,264 ) 1,381 (87,053 ) Income tax provision 3,644 3,164 1,057 8,602 Net income (loss) $ 1,324 $ (32,428 ) $ 324 $ (95,655 ) Net income (loss) per share, basic $ 0.01 $ (0.24 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.71 ) Net income (loss) per share, diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.24 ) $ 0.00 $ (0.71 ) Weighted-average shares outstanding used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic 139,007 135,189 138,287 133,868 Weighted-average shares outstanding used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted 142,668 135,189 141,306 133,868 Share-based compensation expense included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows (in thousands, unaudited): Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of subscription revenue $ 2,983 $ 3,164 $ 9,055 $ 9,980 Cost of professional services revenue 1,485 1,777 4,734 5,602 Research and development 17,763 17,220 54,036 52,263 Sales and marketing 14,453 17,462 45,472 55,505 General and administrative 9,151 10,024 29,827 30,099 Total share-based compensation expense $ 45,835 $ 49,647 $ 143,124 $ 153,449 SMARTSHEET INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) October 31, 2024 January 31, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 454,281 $ 282,094 Short-term investments 306,640 346,701 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,335 and $6,560, respectively 200,436 238,708 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 69,840 64,366 Total current assets 1,031,197 931,869 Restricted cash 18 19 Deferred commissions 156,724 148,867 Property and equipment, net 39,139 42,362 Operating lease right-of-use assets 29,693 39,480 Intangible assets, net 20,635 27,960 Goodwill 141,477 141,477 Other long-term assets 4,408 5,445 Total assets $ 1,423,291 $ 1,337,479 Liabilities and shareholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,128 $ 2,937 Accrued compensation and related benefits 74,840 77,453 Other accrued liabilities 37,309 30,534 Operating lease liabilities, current 15,288 16,040 Finance lease liabilities, current 255 216 Deferred revenue 556,320 568,670 Total current liabilities 685,140 695,850 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 23,936 33,100 Finance lease liabilities, non-current 279 455 Deferred revenue, non-current 4,095 1,785 Other long-term liabilities 696 434 Total liabilities 714,146 731,624 Shareholders’ equity: Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding as of October 31, 2024 and January 31, 2024 — — Class A common stock, no par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 139,302,943 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 136,884,011 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2024 — — Class B common stock, no par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2024 and January 31, 2024 — — Additional paid-in capital 1,621,429 1,468,805 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 196 (146 ) Accumulated deficit (912,480 ) (862,804 ) Total shareholders’ equity 709,145 605,855 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,423,291 $ 1,337,479 SMARTSHEET INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited) Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Net income (loss) $ 324 $ (95,655 ) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Share-based compensation expense 143,124 153,449 Depreciation and amortization 21,121 20,008 Net amortization of premiums (discounts) on investments (6,059 ) (8,746 ) Amortization of deferred commission costs 50,328 38,439 Unrealized foreign currency (gain) loss (577 ) 684 Non-cash operating lease costs 7,513 9,450 Impairment of long-lived assets 3,237 1,448 Other, net 5,495 3,089 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 33,770 16,541 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (5,576 ) 1,060 Other long-term assets (1,039 ) (1,401 ) Accounts payable (1,665 ) (997 ) Other accrued liabilities 6,656 4,100 Accrued compensation and related benefits (5,483 ) 2,021 Deferred commissions (58,185 ) (58,705 ) Deferred revenue (9,952 ) 25,439 Other long-term liabilities 262 278 Operating lease liabilities (10,544 ) (12,326 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 172,750 98,176 Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of short-term investments (235,421 ) (375,387 ) Maturities of short-term investments 281,965 281,900 Purchases of property and equipment (1,437 ) (2,097 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 53 28 Capitalized internal-use software development costs (6,549 ) (7,850 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 38,611 (103,406 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from exercise of stock options 10,957 1,330 Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units (14,896 ) (1,644 ) Proceeds from contributions to Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14,403 15,664 Principal payments of finance leases (141 ) — Repurchases of Class A Common Stock and related costs (50,000 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (39,677 ) 15,350 Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 379 (248 ) Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 172,063 9,872 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 282,442 223,757 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 454,505 $ 233,629 Supplemental disclosures Cash paid for interest $ 43 $ — Cash paid for income tax 7,655 9,471 Accrued purchases of property and equipment, including internal-use software 1,081 1,264 Share-based compensation expense capitalized in internal-use software development costs 2,355 3,283 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 558 1,684 Right-of-use asset reductions related to operating leases 2,832 4,451 Purchases of fixed assets under finance leases — 693 SMARTSHEET INC. Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) Reconciliation from GAAP operating loss to non-GAAP operating income and operating margin Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Loss from operations $ (3,351 ) $ (35,450 ) $ (22,960 ) $ (103,712 ) Add: Share-based compensation expense (1) 46,842 50,170 145,511 154,919 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (2) 2,308 2,701 7,320 8,117 Lease restructuring costs (3) 40 1,934 3,359 2,051 One-time acquisition costs 10,525 — 10,525 — Non-GAAP operating income $ 56,364 $ 19,355 $ 143,755 $ 61,375 Operating margin (1 )% (14 )% (3 )% (15 )% Non-GAAP operating margin 20 % 8 % 17 % 9 % (1) Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software and other assets in previous periods. (2) Consists entirely of amortization of intangible assets that were recorded as part of purchase accounting. The amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. (3) Includes charges related to the reassessment of our real estate lease portfolio. Reconciliation from GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net income and per share data Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (in thousands, except per share data) Net income (loss) $ 1,324 $ (32,428 ) $ 324 $ (95,655 ) Add: Share-based compensation expense (1) 46,842 50,170 145,511 154,919 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (2) 2,308 2,701 7,320 8,117 Lease restructuring costs (3) 40 2,142 3,359 2,258 One-time acquisition costs 10,525 — 10,525 — Non-GAAP net income $ 61,039 $ 22,585 $ 167,039 $ 69,639 Non-GAAP net income per share, basic $ 0.44 $ 0.17 $ 1.21 $ 0.52 Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.16 $ 1.18 $ 0.51 (1) Includes amortization related to share-based compensation that was capitalized in internal-use software and other assets in previous periods. (2) Consists entirely of amortization of intangible assets that were recorded as part of purchase accounting. The amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. (3) Includes charges related to the reassessment of our real estate lease portfolio. SMARTSHEET INC. Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) Non-GAAP reconciliation from basic to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (in thousands) Weighted-average shares outstanding; basic 139,007 135,189 138,287 133,868 Effect of dilutive securities: Shares subject to outstanding common stock awards 3,661 3,232 3,019 3,653 Weighted-average common shares outstanding; diluted 142,668 138,421 141,306 137,521 Reconciliation from net operating cash flow to free cash flow Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 63,528 $ 15,146 $ 172,750 $ 98,176 Less: Purchases of property and equipment (414 ) (702 ) (1,437 ) (2,097 ) Capitalized internal-use software development costs (1,232 ) (3,035 ) (6,549 ) (7,850 ) Principal payments of finance leases (89 ) — (141 ) — Free cash flow $ 61,793 $ 11,409 $ 164,623 $ 88,229 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205301940/en/ CONTACT: Smartsheet Inc. 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LB Nagar’s Half Marathon attracts 1,700 peopleThe CPM has launched an agitation demanding an investigation into the suicide of Vijayan. One of the documents being circulated is an agreement of Vijayan with a person showing a transaction of Rs 30 lakhs in return for jobs in the cooperative banks ruled by the Congress. Wayanad: All is certainly not well for the Congress party at its bastion, Wayanad. The Congress leadership in Wayanad has been caught in an embarrassing situation with bribe for job scam allegation following the suicide of Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) treasurer N M Vijayan and his son Jijesh few days ago. CPM leader P R Jayaprakash alleged that Vijayan ended his life because he was unable to repay the huge sums received as bribes by Congress leaders from various persons offering jobs in the Cooperative Urban Bank, Sulthan Bathery ruled by the Congress. He said that CPM would launch an agitation against the rampant corruption in the Urban Bank, Sulthan Bathery and expose the true colours of the Congress leaders. CPM has announced a protest march to the office of tainted MLA I C Balakrishnan at Sulthan Bathery on Monday. Events that transpired It was after few documents that have surfaced which show that Vijayan had allegedly taken bribe for securing jobs in cooperative banks ruled by Congress. The CPM has launched an agitation demanding an investigation into the suicide of Vijayan. One of the documents being circulated is an agreement of Vijayan with a person showing a transaction of Rs 30 lakhs in return for jobs in the cooperative banks ruled by the Congress. A letter allegedly written by Vijayan to KPCC president K Sudhakaran demanding urgent intervention in the matter has also emerged, leaving the Congress party on a weak spot. Agreement letter that exposed the Congress leadership in Wayanad According to an agreement dated October 9, 2019, reportedly signed by the late Vijayan with Peter Master, a native of Ambalavayal, an amount of Rs 30 lakh was received from Peter by Vijayan to provide a job for his son to the first vacancy that emerged in any of the cooperative banks ruled by the Congress including the Service Cooperative Bank, Madakkimala, Cooperative Urban Bank, Sulthan Bathery and Service Cooperative Bank, Poothadi. The amount was given to Vijayan on the assurance given by Balakrishnan, who was also the then DCC president, shows the document. If the son of Peter failed to get the job, Vijayan would ensure that the amount would be returned with 7 per cent interest to Peter and for assurance a blank cheque from Vijayan was given to Peter, according to the document. It was this document that has been now in the possession of the Wayanad CPM leadership that has put the Congress in a tight spot. The case has been now taken up and is being probed by Wayanad Dysp. Click for more latest Kerala news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Vivek Narayanan is currently working in TV9 Network as a Special Correspondent contributing towards the various developments in Kerala covering all domains ranging from local issues, sports to political developments. Sports, especially football, is one sport he always look to cover and discuss. He has nearly 10 years of experience in print, broadcast and digital journalism. His flair for socio-political developments, sports and environment kept him floating and hitched towards journalism. He is always looking for positive developments that while reported could make a difference in the life of people around. Latest News