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Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Nuggets have sound second half to defeat Warriors 120-114 at Ball Arena on Christmas day

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The Golden State Warriors Kevon Looney (left) has his hands full trying to defend against the Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at the Ball Center in Denver on Mon Dec 25, 2023 (AP news photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The five game win streak the Golden State Warriors (15-15) brought into Ball Arena in Denver came to an end with a 120-114 ending to the Denver Nuggets (21-10). What were some of Golden State’s mistakes in this one?

#2 Nuggets always a challenge their the defending NBA Champions and they have two of the toughest offensive players in Jamal Murray (28 pts) and Nikola Jokic (26 pts).

#3 An indication of how things were when the Nuggets took a 6-0 lead to start the game and the Warriors would come away with a 54-53 half time lead.

#4 It wasn’t enough the Nuggets caught up in the second half and the Warriors effort from Andrew Wiggins (22 pts) and Stephen Curry (18 pts) was not enough in the six point loss.

#5 The Warriors aim to get back on track when they tip off against the Miami Heat (17-12) who defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-114 on Friday. Tell us how you see the Heat and Warriors battle Thu Dec 28th for a 7:00pm PT tip off at the Chase Center.

Barbara Mason does the Warriors podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Uklovic: Barracuda hopes to dust themselves off and get a win in Bakersfield on Friday

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San Jose Barracuda goaltender Georgi Romanov anticipates a Bakersfield Condors offensive attack at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson on Sat Dec 23, 2023 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko, the San Jose Barracuda (9-13-4-0) took a 2-0 lead in the first period against the Henderson Silver Knights (14-11-3) on Saturday at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson with Ethan Cardwell (9) and Brad Merek (4) scoring the two first goals of the game last Saturday night.

#2 The Knights got a goal to cut the lead in half late in the first period at 19:03 making it 2-1, when Mason Morelli scored his ninth of the season.

#3 The Knights Adam Cracknell got an assist on a pass to teammate Tyler Benson on a two on one and scored to tie it up in the second period at 12:12 it was Benson’s fourth goal of the season.

#4 The Knights Gage Quinney scored his fourth goal of the season in the third period hitting a shot past Barracuda goaltender Georgi Romanov stick side which turned out to be the game winner as the Knights took a one goal win in a come back 3-2.

#5 The Barracuda go back to the drawing board as they face off against the Bakersfield Condors in Bakersfield on Friday and on Saturday in San Jose against the Condors for a home at home. Talk about these two teams and playing back to back nights.

Join Marko for the Barracuda podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Pull Off a Christmas Miracle Beating Kansas City 20-14

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) stops Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Christmas Day Dec 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) pulled off a Christmas Miracle Christmas Day Beating the Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) 20-14. The Raiders passing game was awful with 62 total yards. It was their rushing game in the final minutes of the fourth quarter that sealed this win along with some amazing defense which included two defensive touchdowns 7 seconds apart in the second quarter. 

Christmas Day bright and early, the Raiders took on the Chiefs under cloudy skies. The Raiders came into this game on a high after annihilating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 a few weeks ago in a national Thursday night matchup. Last Sunday the Chiefs took care of the New England Patriots 27-17. The Chiefs came into this game favored they have seen Kansas City stumble at times this season and Sunday was no different coughing up two touchdowns to the Raiders defense in just seven seconds in the first half.

In a most unlikely first half of football, the Raiders took a 17-7 lead into the locker room. The first quarter was not a great one for either team although Las Vegas did take a slim 3-0 lead after the first fifteen minutes of play thanks to the 24 yd field goal from Daniel Carlson. 

The second quarter unveiled a shocking reversal of fortune for Las Vegas in an insane defensive effort. The Chiefs scored a touchdown at 7:34 when Isiah Pacheco rushed for 12 yards, the touchdown, and this game began to indicate a Kansas City turnaround; that is when the Raider defense began to flex its muscle, not once but twice. 

With just under five minutes left in the first half, Bilal Nichols recovered a Chief fumble and took it eight yards for a touchdown. Las Vegas regained the lead 9-7 but did miss their two-point conversion attempt. 

Seven seconds later the Raider defense struck again when Jack Jones intercepted an attempted Mahomes pass returning it for 33 yards and a second touchdown. Nothing was going right for the Chiefs offensively and the Raiders offense was not much to brag about either. It was the defensive effort by Las Vegas that had given the Raiders the lead at the half.

There was not much going on for either team in the third quarter and it looked pretty much like the opening quarter of the game. Once again, the Raiders did score in the quarter, a 35 Yd field goal extending their lead 20-7.

It all came down to the fourth quarter. Could Las Vegas hold onto the lead and hand the Chiefs a loss and actually give themselves a chance to win their division? This was a game of incredible defensive at times and horrendous missed tackles at other times from the Raiders; a real mixed bag. 

With 9:47 left in the game, the Chiefs with no other choice went on a fourth and goal. The Raider defense stepped up yet again breaking up the pass intended for Rashee Rice in the end zone and took over on downs. 

Las Vegas was seven minutes away from a most unlikely win. The defense continued to put leverage on the Chiefs offense making life pretty miserable for Patrick Mahomes. The Las Vegas defense continue to make great plays in the end zone breaking up touchdown possibilities. 

At 2:42 Kansas City found the end zone for the first time since the second quarter and had pulled to within six points 20-14.

Las Vegas picked just the right moment to get their rushing game going. Zamir White had some game clinching runs. He started slow with a six yard rush followed by a 43 yard rush and finished it off with a 15 yard run and that was the ball game. 

The Raiders had pulled off a Christmas miracle. White finished the game with 145 yards rushing and along with the Las Vegas defense stunned Kansas City. The Chiefs were just plain sloppy with a capital S.

Next Sunday, the Raiders will take on the Indianapolis Colts looking for their third win in a row. They will play that game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM.

 

    

 

Nuggets snap Warriors’ winning streak 120-114 in thriller; Denver’s Murray leads with 38 pts

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The Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the first half at the Ball Center on Christmas Day Mon Dec 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

Monday, Dec. 25, 2023

Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado

Golden State Warriors 114 (15-15)

Denver Nuggets 120 (22-10)

By Stephen Ruderman

The Denver Nuggets snapped the Warriors’ five-game winning streak, as they beat Golden State in a Christmas nailbiter, 120-114 at the Ball Center in Denver.

The Warriors carried their five-game winning streak to Denver to take on the second-seed and defending-champion Nuggets.

The Nuggets got off to an early 6-0 lead thanks to a dunk by Aaron Gordan, and a pair of jumpers by Jamal Murray. The Warriors then got on the board on a three-ball by Klay Thompson, and they made it 6-5 after Brandin Podziemski hit a pair of free throws.

It was 8-7 Nuggets, and then Denver started to pull away. Michael Porter Jr. hit a pair of threes, and that started a 16-7 run for the Nuggets, who led it 24-14 with 3:32 left in the first quarter. 

The Warriors then got back into it with a 12-5 run to close the deficit to 29-26 at the end of the quarter.

Dario Saric hooked one in to start the second quarter, but Porter hit a three and a jumper to extend Denver’s lead back to six at 34-28. Podziemski and Chris Paul then hit threes to tie it up. 

Peyton Watson hit a three ball to put the Nuggets back ahead, but the Warriors then scored nine unanswered points to take their first lead of the game, as they led it 43-37. The Nuggets got right back in it, and the two teams traded points throughout the remainder of the quarter, which ended with the Warriors up 54-53 going into the half.

The game remained a seesaw battle over the first half of the third quarter. The Nuggets started to pull away in the latter half, as they opened up an 85-77 lead with 3:31 remaining. 

However, the Warriors got right back in it towards the end of the quarter. Podziemski alley-ooped to Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Chris Paul hit a three to close it to 85-82. Christian Braun hit a three for Denver to make it 88-82; but Podziemski hit a three, and Saric hit a pair of free throws to make it 88-87.

The two teams traded more points, and the Nuggets went into the fourth up 92-89. The Warriors started the fourth with six unanswered points, as Andrew Wiggins and Saric each laid one in, and Wiggins was fouled and hit a pair of free throws to put Golden State back ahead at 95-92.

The teams traded leads throughout the fourth quarter, as Wiggins hit a hook shot to give the Warriors a 103-102 lead with 5:38 remaining. The Nuggets retook a 106-103 lead, and then Steph Curry hit a reverse layup to make it 106-105.

The Nuggets then started to pull away for good, as they went on an 8-2 run to open their lead back up to 114-107. Denver was then able to maintain a steady lead the rest of the way, and they held on to win, 120-114.

For the Warriors, this snaps their five-game winning streak, as they fall back to .500 at 15-15. They will return home to play the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Chase Center for a 7:00 tipoff.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders defense scores twice in 7 seconds in first half, beat Chiefs 20-14 at Arrowhead; Raider coach Pierce has the players vote

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The Las Vegas Raiders Zamir White (35) was crucial in the second half with a 44 and 15 yard runs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Mon Dec 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast:

#1 Rich, talk about the Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) defense with two touchdowns on the second quarter. We’ll take the first one Bilal Nichols picked up a fumble and scored for the Raiders on the eight yard recovery making it 9-7.

#2 Talk about the Jack Jones interception he ran back for 33 yards at 4:48 left in the half and made a two point conversion make it a 17-7 lead at the half.

#3 Daniel Carlson who missed an extra point earlier in the game hit a 35 yard field goal and the Raiders go up 20-7 with 24 seconds left in the third quarter.

#4 The defense were incredible holding Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) the defense forced three and out and Mahomes just had too much trouble in the red zone the Raiders defense broke up a play in the end zone. Mahomes was tested by the Raiders defense and they didn’t give up the big play.

#5 The Raiders gave up a 45 yard catch to Chiefs wide receiver Richie James to the Raiders nine yard with over three minutes but the Raiders defense broke up a pass from Mahomes. Justin Watson got a hand off and got in front of defender Nate Hobbs and scored and the Chiefs cut the lead to six points with two minutes left 20-14.

#6 Talk about Zamir White who ran and break away 44 yard run followed by a 15 yard run at the two minute. The Raiders are taking a knee and running down the clock. Quarterback Aiden O’Connell didn’t throw a second half pass and beat the Chiefs by six 20-14 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

#7 The Raiders head to Indianapolis to face the Colts (8-7). The Colts lost their last game 29-10 to the Atlanta Falcons. The Colts are playing at the Hoosier Dome Sun Dec 31st with a 10:00AM kick off to conclude the Raiders regular road schedule. How do you see this match up?

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Raiders tough task face Chiefs Monday in KC; Ravens-49ers preview for Super Bowl?; plus more news

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thu Dec 14, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie, lets start with the Las Vegas Raiders who in their last game clobbered the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium 63-21. It was a game where the Raiders who previously lost 3-0 to the Minnesota Vikings just four days before saw quarterback Aidan O’Connell throw for four touchdowns on Thursday Night Football.

#2 The Raiders have tough task again when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs (9-5) have had their struggles they have lost four of their last seven games and quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fined $50,000 and head coach Andy Reid $100,000 for criticizing the officials from Sun Dec 10th’s game. The Chiefs turned it around beating the New England Patriots last Sun Dec 17th with a 27-17 win. How do you see this match up Raiders at Chiefs on Monday.

#3 Ever since their three game collapse earlier this season the 49ers have been one of the NFL’s unstoppable teams winning six straight. They crushed the Arizona Cardinals in their last game 45-29. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to roll with four touchdowns.

#4 The 49ers host the Ravens on Monday Night Football on Christmas night at Levi Stadium. The Ravens with and identical record as the 49ers 11-3 have quarterback LaMar Jackson under center who has a lot of confidence and success this season will the Ravens have success like the last six teams the 49ers have faced?

#5 Rob Manfred and MLB have some new rule changes for the 2024 season. Two seconds have been taken away from the pitcher who used to have 20 seconds now it’s 18 seconds to throw a pitch. Also the baserunner before had to run on the dirt from the foul line and three foot line or take a chance of being called out for interference. Now the base runners lane will go from the cut of the infield grass, the distance from foul line and the infield grass. The distance between the infield grass to the foul line will be 18 and 24 inches in all big league parks. It widens the runners path up the first base line.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Edwards leads Timberwolves with 34 pts in 110-98 win over Kings; Sac goes 4-2 to finish homestand

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The Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes for a layup against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Dec 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Saturday night in Sacramento! The Kings played host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday after defeating the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The Kings were set to take on the Timberwolves at 7 PM PST on Saturday night. The Kings would fall to the Wolves 110-98.

In the first half, the Kings got started in the wrong foot. The Wolves started the game hot and jumped out to a lead. The Wolves would score 59 in the first half compared to only 47 from the Kings. The kings would need to turn up the intensity in the second half if they wanted to stay in the game.

In the second half, the Kings reigned in the game but it wasn’t enough to contain the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and his 34 points in the night the Wolves were able to hold onto their first half lead. The Timberwolves defeated the Kings 110-98.

The Kings got an impressive performance from De’Aaron Fox in the loss. De’Aaron scored 27 points. The King outscored the Wolves by one point in the third quarter but then had a one point deficit in the fourth to seal the deal.

Up Next: The Kings will travel to Portland to take on the TrailBlazers on the 26th at 7 PM PST.

Canucks move to top of Western Conference hand Sharks fifth straight loss 7-4; Kuzmenko lights the lamp twice in Vancouver offensive attack

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The Vancouver Canucks Andrei Kuzmenko (96) and the San Jose Sharks Fabian Zetterlund (20) battle for the puck in the third period at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Sat Dec 23, 2023 (Canadian Press photo via AP)

By Torben Rolfsen

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -What happens when a resistible force combines with a moveable object? We found out Saturday night as the San Jose Sharks brought their league-worst offense to Rogers Arena along with their league-worst defense.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and the Sharks D got juked out of their stockings.

The league-leading Canucks scored five goals on their first sixteen shots to send the Sharks to their fifth straight loss, 7-4. Vancouver improved to 7-0-2 in its last nine.

After Jacob MacDonald pulled San Jose to within one goal with just under seven minutes remaining, the Canucks put the game away with two late goals, their seventh into an empty net courtesy of their captain Quinn Hughes.

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, starting (Mackenzie) Blackwood in goal might not be the best way to make your dreams come true.

Vancouver scored three goals in the second frame to break the game open. Fabian Zetterland scored on a nice passing play by Mario Ferraro at 11:08, but San Jose’s attack couldn’t keep pace with the leaks in the Sharks own end.

It was sort of a tale of two first periods. The first half belonged to the Canucks, who looked relaxed and in control. The hosts were up two goals before the Sharks even got their second shot on goal.

But at 13:32 the tide had turned and Anthony Duclair took advantage of an overly-relaxed Vancouver D to put one past California native Thatcher Demko, the NHL ‘s second star of the week.

Tomas Hertl tied it up less than three minutes later and backhanded it through the five-hole after a rebound scramble close to the net. It was Hertl’s team-leading 12th goal of the campaign.

Andrei Kuzmenko scored the Canucks first two goals on snappy wristers that found their way through, the second with Mike Hoffman off for interference.

Shots on goal ended up 26-25 for Vancouver, hits were 19-15 in favor of San Jose. . The large Vancouver crowd (sold out, 18,875), many in holiday attire, were in a festive mood.

Most random jersey sighting of the night was a guy in a Clark Griswold Blackhawks sweater, who was booed lustily when shown on the Jumbotron.

Sharks next game is at Los Angeles Wednesday, December 27 before returning home to the SAP Center for a tilt against the Edmonton Oilers Thursday, December 28.

Coastal Carolina Beats San Jose State 24-14 In The EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl

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The San Jose State Spartans edged the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex in Manoa, HI in the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl on Sat Dec 23, 2023 (SJSU Spartans photo)

Saturday, December 23rd, 2023

By Troy Ewer

San José State (7-5, 6-2 Mountain West) is Hawai‘i Bound in the EasyPost Hawai‘i Bowl and will take on Coastal Carolina (7-5, 5-3 Sun Belt) from the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex in Manoa, Hawai‘i as the Spartans look for their seventh straight win.

The co-regular season Mountain West Champions head to their third bowl game in four years for the first time in SJSU history and it’s the first time since 1986-87 the Spartans have been to back-to-back bowl games as they look for their seventh consecutive win for the first time since 2020.

First touchdown of the game came with three minutes left of the first quarter from a 2 yard pass from Ethan Vasko to Matt Alaimo of Coastal Carolina after a whole first quarter where no one was really moving the chains. 7-0 Coastal Carolina.

The quarter ended 7-0 Coastal Carolina with the ball and a clear advantage in the momentum. The Spartans struggled the first half trying to get in the end zone, but for a majority of the half it was a combination of factors between good defense from Coastal Carolina and SJSU not capitalizing on the fact that Coastal Carolina also wasn’t scoring that much either.

The first half ended 7-0 making it the lowest scoring half in Hawai’i Bowl history. Very quiet half with one touchdown and a bunch of punts. 

The third quarter was looking to be just as quiet as the rest of the half, but Vasko connected with Kendall Karr on a 2 yard TD pass that capped a 87 yard drive, 14-0 Coastal Carolina. The Spartans couldn’t find their way to water if they were on an island and with three minutes left in the third, they needed to find water fast, because the score may have been low, but it was a hole they needed to get out of.

On the following drive it looked like the Spartans were getting things together, but a forced fumble recovered by Coastal Carolina stopped that SJSU momentum right in their tracks. The third quarter ended 14-0 and this game felt oddly over even though there was one last quarter, but it certainly wasn’t. 

Coastal Carolina started the fourth quarter with a field goal, which made it a 17-0 score and a deeper hole for the Spartans. San Jose State finally got on the board with a Chevan Cordeiro 35 yard touchdown pass to Sam Olson. 17-7 and it was a sign that there was still life in the Spartans.

A bad pass forced Coastal Carolina to punt and SJSU now had a chance to capitalize and close the gap. Quali Conley got the second touchdown for SJSU with a 12 yard rushing TD and Coastal Carolina fans were deflated in the stands in Hawai’i. 17-14 with 8:30 left in the game.

Coastal Carolina ran the ball down the field and the minutes off the clock, but in the red zone Vasko threw an 8 yard TD pass to Sam Pinckney and that left the Spartans 2:43 to try to comeback and get a big bowl victory.

The Spartans missed a field goal and Coastal Carolina took a knee to run the clock down. Coastal Carolina wins 24-14!!! A hard fought season for San Jose State and that roster and they have high hopes for next season, but for now the Spartans will enjoy their holiday break in Hawai’i as well as their offseason. Happy Holidays everyone.

Quinney’s late goal propels Silver Knights in 3-2 comeback win over Barracuda

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Henderson Silver Knights Brandon Hickey (#41) and Daniil Chayka (#5) celebrate one of the team’s three goals against the San Jose Barracuda at Dollar Loan Center on Saturday DEC 23, 2023. (Henderson Silver Knights)

by Marko Ukalovic

Gage Quinney scored the game winning goal late in the third period as the Henderson Silver Knights came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the San Jose Barracuda 3-2 on Saturday evening at Dollar Loan Center.

Henderson have won five of its last six games as it split the weekend series with its Pacific Division rival. San Jose has lost two of its past three games. It was the third time this season the ‘Cuda had a multi-goal lead against the Silver Knights and still lost the game.

San Jose (9-13-4-0) drew first blood with an even strength goal just past the halfway mark of the first period. Ethan Cardwell picked up a loose puck off of a Artem Guryev shot. He skated back into the middle and wired a wrist shot past Silver Knights goalie Jordan Papirny for his team leading ninth goal of the season at the 11:04 mark.

It was the second consecutive game Cardwell scored the game’s first goal.

The Barracuda doubled its lead a minute and a half later. Danil Gushchin led a counterattack. Kyle Rau sent a rink wide pass over to Bradley Marek who beat Papirny with a one-timer for his fourth goal of the season at the 12:35 mark.

Henderson (15-11-1-2) cut the lead in half with 57 seconds remaining in the opening frame with an even strength goal. Sheldon Rempal won a battle behind the net and centered a pass back out to Mason Morelli. The veteran forward beat ‘Cuda goalie Georgi Romanov for his ninth goal of the season.

The Silver Knights scored the equalizer with an even strength goal at the 12:12 mark of the second period. Notorious ‘Cuda killer Adam Cracknell centered a pass out to Tyler Benson who directed the puck past Romanov for his fourth goal of the season.

Quinney’s heroics were set up by Rempal after the Silver Knights took advantage of a delayed hand pass by the ‘Cuda. Rempal found Quinney all alone between the faceoff circles and he beat Romanov with a wrist shot for his fourth goal of the season at the 16:29 mark of the final frame.

Papirny (2-4-1) finished the game stopping 15 of the 17 shots he faced to earn his second victory of the season to snap a four-game losing skid. Romanov (3-4-2) made 29 saves on 32 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for-1 on the power play. Henderson went 0-for-7.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Quinney 2) Benson 3) Morelli.

UP NEXT: San Jose returns to action after the Christmas break to take on the Bakersfield Condors on Friday 12/29 at 7:00pm at Mechanics Bank Arena.