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New York Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
How P.J. Tucker is helping Knicks in NBA playoffs — without playing a single minute
BOSTON — P.J. Tucker has not played a single minute for the Knicks this postseason. Since signing with the Knicks in March, he entered Wednesday's Game 5 clash against the Celtics at TD Garden with 25 DNP's, appearing in just three regular-season games. Advertisement But he's still made a major impact. 'He's been great,' Jalen Brunson said Wednesday morning after Knicks shootaround. 'The way he talks, the way he leads. Obviously, he's been around the league a long time and he has a lot of experience and so when he talks, we listen. So, having a guy like that on our team has been remarkable for us. He's been fantastic since he's been there.' One area Tucker has aided the team recently is how it prepares for the second half. Advertisement The Knicks have largely reversed the third-quarter woes that plagued them in the first round against the Pistons. 3 P.J. Tucker has barely played for the Knicks. NBAE via Getty Images Entering Game 5, the Knicks owned a 17-point advantage in the third quarter and outscored the Celtics twice in the quarter in the first four games of the series. Advertisement In the ones they didn't, they were only outscored by one point and three points. Against the Pistons, the Knicks were outscored by a combined 20 points in third quarters. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Brunson said the players get together and break down the game with each other at halftime before coach Tom Thibodeau gets in the locker room and begins talking to them. Tucker is a major part of that dynamic. Their third-quarter performances have dramatically improved as a result. Advertisement 3 P.J. Tucker celebrates with OG Anunoby. NBAE via Getty Images 3 P.J. Tucker during an April 13 game. AP 'Obviously we want to play well throughout the entire game, but when we get to halftime, we try to adjust what we were doing incorrectly and we try to fix it,' Brunson said. 'So we come out in the second half, you do it with a little more intensity, a little more communication, more focus. That's it. You have to come back better. You have to realize what you're doing wrong, realize what's working, and come back. 'It's a time to sit there, catch your breath and reflect and see where we can be better. We just take that time and we come out with more energy and see how we attack the game.' The 40-year-old Tucker is the only player on the roster who has won a championship, which he did with the Bucks in the 2020-21 season. 'Shoutout to P.J. Tucker for making sure we're up and talking,' Josh Hart said after Game 4. 'He brought that championship pedigree to us. He deserves a big shoutout. He's just someone that always talks to us. He's a champion and he's bringing that mentality.'
Hamilton Spectator
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Northern premiers look to expand horizons and opportunities during Northern Premiers' Forum
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says within Canada's three Northern territories exists an 'incredible opportunity'. 'We're seeing so much uncertainty around the world, right across this country, and I think one thing as Northern territories that we provide all Canadians is certainty. We have so much opportunity,' Akeeagok said. The premier recently attended the annual Northern Premiers' Forum held in Haines Junction, Yukon, joined by this years' chair Yukon premier Ranj Pillai, and NWT premier R.J. Simpson. Akeeagok said as a team of three, the premiers are pushing and demonstrating that the territories are emerging as a key region for prosperity and possibilities for growth with 'nation building projects'. 'I too, very much look forward to working very closely with the Prime Minister on implementing the vision that we want to see Canada become, and the role the North could play when you look at wanting to truly diversify our economies and building Canada so we become more resilient and prosperous,' he said. Investing in opportunity Within Nunavut, Akeeagok said the Arctic security corridor with its access over to the NWT has 'incredible critical mineral potential' that the world needs, but 'what we don't have is an investment and a partner in Ottawa to make that real. 'But we've brought in new organizations who are the proponents of that proposal. We're supporting them. We're backing them, and I very much look forward to solidifying that relationship even further with the NWT as we move forward as well.' Akeeagok went on to say they also have had a few successes in terms of connecting on projects with Manitoba and Premier Wab Kinew, one example being the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL), being led by the Inuit-owned Nukik Corporation. The 1,200-km link between Manitoba and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, will benefit five communities and two mines by using electricity instead of diesel fuel. 'Nunavut is the only jurisdiction that is not connected by fiber or road … so it's exciting to see that project advance. 'It takes a team to advance these projects, and I feel very honored to be able to work with the two friends that are right next to me, to be able to advance some really exciting work that really will change the fabric of this country,' he said. And with the creation of a deep-sea port on the Eastern part of the territory at the mouth of the Northwest Passage, Akeeagok said it would diversity the local economy and increase opportunities for Canada. Collaboration welcome Akeeagok said after incumbent MP Lori Idlout was re-elected to parliament, he ensured they would continue with an 'open door policy' to enable them to communicate about the nation-building projects that were underway. 'I really feel that Nunavut has so much to offer in terms of providing that certainty and that clear direction of what we could do together. She's been a strong advocate on some really exciting work,' he said. Garnering interest In terms of global interest in Canada's North, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai said 'not a month goes by' where a consul general or ambassador doesn't come to the Yukon to discuss Canada's North. 'I think specifically Nordic countries have been really reaching out to us to talk about the opportunities of the three territories coming together, where we can work together. There's already the cultural fabric that's that binds our Indigenous Peoples across the North into Alaska, but also into Greenland and into and Nordic regions,' Pillai said. 'Beyond that is that there's a lot of Canadians, as we all know, that do not have a real strong understanding about what the Yukon is, or what happens in the Yukon, in the Northwest Territories, or Nunavut. And so we're also seeing a time when Canadians are actually taking a moment of pause to try and understand what the North is all about. So I think that's why it's pivotal, because it becomes a conversation during an election cycle,' he said. Local heroes Akeeagok said he had the pleasure of welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney to Nunavut in his first domestic travel in the country, and was able to discuss investments such as defense, housing, and a permanent, year-round presence of the Canadian Rangers. 'They are truly the heroes. They are the eyes and the ears of the North. And we all know many of them, their family, their community members that wear many hats,' he said. 'I've had the opportunity to connect with the Rangers and to actually hear exactly where they see the need for investments, the investments into, let's say, equipment so that they could do a little longer patrols, or whether it's the support to allow them to do more of the patrols and the less paperwork is what we heard as well, to streamline some of those processes.' 'I very much look forward to continuing these conversations with the Prime Minister, and it's going to be interesting. And I very much look forward to hearing who the new or returning defense minister might be. I believe we've had a really good working relationship in identifying priorities that come from the North,' he said. Akeeagok also said that by investing in Nunavut, they will see a 'direct impact' in terms of the high cost of living in communities. 'I am very pleased to see a lot of those projects that we've identified make it into the platforms, and now we'll be very eager to see if it actually gets brought in through the first budget, but we'll be very closely looking into that. 'But I feel very optimistic that we've really seen some great momentum around a lot of those projects, but it will require those federal investments to make them happen.' Topics of discussion during the forum among the three premiers also included the health and well-being of Northerners, balancing economic growth with environmental protection as well as sustainable development practices, and support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the fundamental right to self-expression.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
NYC car theft ring prompts police response in Queens
LINDENWOOD, Queens — Dozens of officers in full protective gear and brandishing long guns responded to a Queens home Wednesday morning to arrest a suspect in connection with a stolen car ring, according to New York State Police. 'It was state police, NYPD, Homeland Security,' said P.J. Marcel, who lives in the neighborhood, and watched the situation develop. 'They had drones, they had the robo-dog,' he said, referring to the NYPD's four-legged robot that can be used in hostage situations. Marcel, who runs Howard Beach Dads, a neighborhood activist group, recorded video of the scene, which showed one man taken into custody in handcuffs. State Trooper Vincent Florio confirmed that the response was in relation to a car theft ring operating in the five boroughs, on Long Island, and farther away in New York State. Residents reported hearing flash grenades, and then seeing snipers with guns drawn at around 11:00 a.m. After more than an hour, they said, a man wearing nothing but a pair of underwear was seen in police custody on 80th Street, between 153rd and 155th Avenues. Two vehicles, a Dodge and a BMW, were seized at the scene. Florio said this is an ongoing investigation, and that the State Police will provide more information at a news conference on Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
‘Survekshan 2025' inaugurated at NMIT
BENGALURU The Department of Civil Engineering at the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) hosted its annual national-level technical fest, Survekshan 2025, with a focus on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in civil engineering on Monday. Lt. Col. P.J. Anand Kumar (Retd.), Founder and CEO of Critical AI Pvt. Ltd., the chief guest for the event, delivered the keynote address, emphasising the transformative role. 'Civil engineering, the foundation of civilization for millennia, is undergoing a major shift with the advent of AI,' he said. He highlighted how AI is optimizing project processes, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability from design to demolition. Underscoring the often-overlooked aspect of demolition, he emphasised, 'Demolition is as crucial as construction. Sustainable practices, now supported by AI, can reduce environmental impact and help engineers make informed decisions.' Chandrashekhar M.S., Vice-President, Epcogen Pvt. Ltd., the Guest of Honor, described Survekshan as a key platform enabling students to assess and enhance their knowledge and skills. H.C. Nagarj, Principal, NMIT, presided over the event.
Fox News
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
PJ Blue, former Louisville linebacker, dead at 27
P.J. Blue, a former college football player who played linebacker for the Louisville Cardinals, has died, the school announced on Monday. He was 27. The Alabama native committed to Louisville in 2016 but suffered a torn ACL before he could make his collegiate debut. When he was on the field in 2018, Blue had 39 tackles in 11 games. He missed the 2019 season after suffering another knee injury and did not play again. "We are saddened by the passing of Cardinal Forever P.J. Blue," Louisville said in a post on social media. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones." A cause of death was not announced. College football fans sent their condolences to Blue and his family on social media. Blue came into college as a highly touted high school prospect. He was an Under Armour All-American and U.S. Army All-American nominee after being named to the All-Metro team first-team All-State at Park Cross High School. Then-Louisville defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said he was "excited" about Blue coming into the program. "Anytime you can get big guys who can run and hit, you're going to be good on defense. He's a guy who has length, has size, has the ability to run. He has position flexibility. ... I think he's got a bright future," he said, via the Courier Journal. Blue received offers from Alabama, Clemson and Ole Miss, among others, but chose Louisville. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
