By Ciara Farmer for Mailonline

Published: 7:24 AM EDT, March 14, 2024 | Updated: 7:28 AM EDT, March 14, 2024

FANS accused Gary Neville of being a secret Liverpool fan as he made a shocking comparison during Manchester City’s opening match at Anfield.

The Manchester United legend contrasted John Stones’ goal with Virgil van Dijk’s effort which was controversially ruled out in the Carabao Cup final last month.

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But many viewers claimed the incidents were completely different.

Stones scored a clever corner from the quick-thinking Kevin de Bruyne at the near post in Sunday’s Premier League blockbuster.

But Sky Sports pundit Neville spotted Nathan Aké tangling with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in the center of the penalty area.

And he compared it to the most controversial talking point from the Wembley showpiece in February.

At that point, Van Dijk saw a goal cleared after Wataru Endo was ruled offside and interfered with play.

It was judged that Endo obstructed the movement of Chelsea player Levi Colwill.

And fans were left stunned when Neville compared the two moments.

One said: “Gary Neville is a real Liverpool fan these days! How is he calling for Ake to be fouled?”

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Another asked why he “brought up the cup final”.

That viewer added: “Endo’s block was never a foul, but he did intervene, and therefore offside. Ake on Mac Allister is absolutely standard for everything on a single set piece, and doesn’t come close to being a foul.”

A third observer wrote: “Gary Neville is all over here, comparing the block on Mac Allister to the one in the cup final, completely forgetting that the cup final was disallowed for being offside.”

A fourth wrote: “Why is Neville trying to create an ‘incident’ when Ake and Mac Allister are just leaning against each other?”

And a fifth said: “Neville really wanted a foul from Ake when it was Ake’s arm that was being held.”

But a few fans disagreed, with one insisting that Stones’ breakthrough goal ‘should have been awarded offside’.

Ironically, however, it was Mac Allister who equalized for Liverpool with a penalty after 51 minutes.

Roxie Washingtonthe mother of George Floyd‘s daughter, calls Tom Sandoval.

Washington told TMZ on Thursday, Feb. 22, that while she isn’t familiar with Vanderpump Rules, she wasn’t happy with Sandoval’s “stupid” reference to Floyd.

Washington, who shared 10-year-old Gianna with Floyd, pointed out that Sandoval’s comparison wasn’t reasonable because he and ex Ariana Madix are still alive. She also told TMZ that she was concerned that she and Floyd’s daughter would see statements similar to Sandoval’s.

Washington added that Sandoval should repeat that “dumb s–t” in the mirror because his comments reflect some of what Gianna has heard from her classmates.

While you’re talking to New York Times Magazine on Tuesday, February 20, Sandoval speculated about the reason for his affair with Rachel ‘Raquel’ Leviss became so big in the media. (In March 2023, news broke that Sandoval and Madix called it quits after nearly a decade of dating due to his infidelity.)

“I’m not really a pop culture historian, but I witnessed it OJ Simpson thing and George Floyd and all these big things, which is really weird to compare this to, I guess, but do you think it’s kind of the same in a weird way? Sandoval said. During a separate part of the interview, the Bravo star added, “I feel like I have more hate than Danny Masterson. And he is a convicted rapist.”

Masterson is currently serving his 30-year prison sentence for rape, while Simpson was acquitted on charges of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her boyfriend Ron Goudman. Floyd, meanwhile, inspired Black Lives Matter protests around the world after a former police officer Derek Chauvin killed him during an arrest in 2020.

Journalist Irina Alexander, who wrote the profile, tried to clarify Sandoval’s quote, writing in the story, “I think I knew what he meant.” He was trying to express the oddity of becoming the symbolic center of a national discussion and a major news story; what he communicated instead was something more honest, namely how much the experience had made him lose perspective.

However, the backlash came quickly and Sandoval apologized. “My intentions behind the comments I made in New York Times Magazine were to explain the amount of national media attention my affair received. The comparison was inappropriate and ignorant. I am incredibly sorry and ashamed,” he wrote via Instagram Stories.

Before Washington spoke out about Sandoval, his fellow Bravo stars fired him up. His costar Katie Maloney wrote via Instagram comments: “Hey Tom Schwartz, wanna come explain what he was really trying to say?” (Maloney’s ex-husband is inclined to defend Sandoval’s actions.)

Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira, meanwhile, wrote: “Please think about this disgusting statement you made (about GEORGE FLOYD rip), especially during Black History Month, and take it back!! NOT OK! An immediate apology is in order, sir!”

Do you want to save on your next holiday? Avoid booking websites and go straight to airlines and hotels to get the best deal.

That is the advice of Which?with the consumer watchdog noting that some booking websites offer poor customer service and rarely, if ever, find the cheapest prices.

Which? surveyed its members about their experiences using both comparison sites (who scour the internet for the best prices) and booking sites (which allows travelers to search for and book flights and accommodation on the same platform).

In addition, it has also conducted research into the cheapest booking methods for both flights and hotels. The findings were based on 275 flight bookings and more than 3,000 accommodation bookings.

FLIGHT BOOKING AND COMPARISON SITES

Of the flight booking sites, Expedia was the highest scoring platform in the consumer watchdog's survey, with a customer score of 70 percent. Respondents gave it three stars for value for money, the ease with which flexible rates can be found, the transparency of the rates and the functionality of the site.

However, the research also found that this was the site consumers were least likely to find the cheapest flights. When which one? Expedia checked ten different air travel options on nine websites (including four booking sites and five comparison sites) and recorded the price shown for bookings one week, six weeks and six months before the departure date. Not once did Expedia manage to return the cheapest option.

Which? noted that this may be because Expedia does not offer flights from some budget airlines, such as Ryanair and Wizz Air.

Meanwhile, Opodo returned the cheapest flights more often than any other site. Which? viewed – 11 out of 30 times.

Conversely, Opodo received a one-star rating for customer service and a customer score of just 28 percent, making it the lowest-ranked flight booking site in the study. Difficulty reaching customer service representatives was a common complaint. One respondent said the site offers “zero customer service.”

Previous Which one? Research has also shown that although some online travel agencies (OTAs), such as Opodo, often offer the cheapest main fare, the final price will often be significantly more expensive when extras such as baggage or seat selection are added. when you book directly with the airline.

Booking direct is not only likely to prove cheaper in the long run, but also ensures you know where responsibility lies if something goes wrong, according to Which?.

To this end, the consumer champion has discovered that comparison sites can be a useful tool in finding the airline with the best price.

With a customer score of 64 percent, Google flights was the top-performing flight comparison site, with respondents awarding four stars for the site's functionality – the highest of all comparison sites rated in the study.

It found the cheapest flights six times out of thirty – comparable to Kayak and Cheap Flights, which each found the cheapest flights five times.

Since no flight comparison site far outperforms the others in their ability to find the cheapest flight, the consumer champion recommends checking at least a few platforms before making a booking decision.

However, it's worth remembering that comparison sites don't check which site they send you to, whether that's an airline or a booking site.

HOTELS

When which one? conducted a similar price analysis for hotel bookings, a clear winner emerged. The consumer champion compared the cost of thirty nights in ten hotels on nine different websites and found that booking direct rather than through a booking site offered the cheapest price half the time.

Comparison sites again proved useful, but delivered the best or joint best price several times. Kayak and Trivago were the most successful, finding the lowest or jointly lowest price twelve times, while Skyscanner was close behind eleven times.

Hotel booking sites, on the other hand, were more likely to have the highest prices.

Agoda returned the most expensive price 14 out of 30 times, while Expedia and Booking.com each had the highest price 13 out of 30 times.

Many of the booking sites also had little distinction in terms of customer satisfaction. Booking.com received the highest customer score, with a 73 percent rating, and achieved a four-star rating for both site functionality and rate transparency, beating Airbnb (71 percent) and Hotels.com (70 percent). ) just leave something behind. cents).

Expedia received 67 percent in this category, while Agoda and HomeAway came in last, with customer scores of 66 percent.

Naomi Leach, Deputy editor of which one? trip, said: 'Comparison sites can be an excellent starting point, scouring the internet to take the hard work out of your decision-making. We recommend checking a few different platforms so you have the best possible chance of finding the right option for you.

'If you have narrowed down your choice, book immediately. Booking with the airline will usually be cheaper than using an Online Travel Agent (OTA), and means you know exactly who is responsible if something goes wrong. If you call a hotel directly, you can often get the best price, or at least get a freebie like a bottle of wine or a room upgrade.”

An Opodo spokesperson said: 'This survey was based on responses from just 44 customers, which represents 0.0002 percent of the 20 million travelers who book through our platform annually. We care passionately about every single Opodo customer and we are always looking at how we can make our customer service even better, but consumers should also be aware that surveys based on such small samples are not robust or representative.

'We receive feedback every year from the millions of people who book through Opodo and nine in ten tell us they are satisfied or very satisfied with the service they receive. Since the pandemic, through significant investment in technology and our customer service team, we have supported millions of people experiencing travel disruptions and reduced our average response time to just 60 seconds, while expanding the range of options available to consumers. help them keep costs down, make travel easier and discover new destinations and experiences.

'Like all businesses we get it wrong sometimes, but consumers need to be reassured that the vast majority of people who book with us have a positive experience.'

A young Yemeni man who went viral on social media and was dubbed ‘Tim-Houthi Chalamet’ has said he is ‘longing for martyrdom’ and warned the US and UK that they ‘face their end’ if they continue to fight the Houthis.

Rashid Al Haddad – a 19-year-old from Ibb Governorate in central Yemen – captured the attention of netizens this week by posting videos to social media of himself aboard the Galaxy Leader, a cargo ship seized by the Iran-backed rebels last year.

He quickly earned the nickname due to his likeness to Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet, with a number of users on X calling him the ‘Hot Houthi’ and commenting on how attractive they found him.

However, Rashid has also said he is a self-proclaimed ‘Red Sea pirate’, and while not a member of the Yemeni group, said he is ‘ready for sacrifice and longing for martyrdom’ while supporting the group’s actions in the region in solidarity with Palestine – even as the US re-designated the Houthis as a terror group.

He also asked his admirers to stop gushing over his looks, said he does not appreciate the comparisons with the Wonka star, and told MailOnline that above all, he supports the Palestinian cause and the actions of the Houthi rebels.

Since the Hamas terror group carried out its deadly terror attack against Israel October 7, prompting the Jewish state to launch an assault on Gaza, Houthi militia have been attacking ships in the region slowing trade between Asia and Europe.

The group says its attacks are being carried out in solidarity with the Palestinian people and, in particular, those in Gaza.

But the attacks have alarmed major powers, with the US and the UK launching strikes on Houthi sites aiming to degrade their ability to attack shipping in the Red Sea.

The most recent US strikes were carried out overnight.

The Galaxy Leader, which Rashid boarded, was hijacked by at least ten armed Houthis in the Red Sea on November 19, who used a helicopter to board the vessel. 

Since then, it has been moored in waters off the coast of Yemen and turned into a tourist attraction, with Yemeni often influencers parading flags on its deck.

Rashid is among those to have visited the ship since it was seized.

The wavy-haired TikToker first posted a video of himself approaching the huge Bahamas-flagged, Japan-chartered Galaxy Leader vessel in a small boat.

In another clip, he is then seen standing on the deck of the Galaxy Leader, waving the flag of Yemen, while a third clip shows him below deck, walking through a large empty space that likely once held some of the ship’s cargo.

Users online were quick to note his resemblance to Hollywood superstar Chalamet – who has had starring roles in films including Wonka, Dune, Little Women and the French Dispatch, with one netizien dubbing him ‘Tim-Houthi Chalamet’.

‘Why is Timothy Chalamet working with the Houthis?’ another joked on X.

Others commented on how attractive they found Rashid, with one writing: ‘That guy should be a model.’ Another simply wrote: ‘Shiver me timbers.’

In comments to MailOnline, Rashid said he was happy that the Galaxy Leader was hijacked, and warned the US of consequences if it continues to strike Yemen.

‘The first thing when [Houthis] took the ship, we were relieved for the sake of our brothers in Palestine,’ he said in a series of messages.

‘The ship [will remain] in the Red Sea until they lifted the siege on the Gaza Strip, and the entire Yemeni people also wanted to visit the ship.’

On his thoughts about the US-UK strikes on Yemen, Rashid said: ‘There is no problem. We are all Yemenis and they (Houthis) are Yemenis. Houthi is just a title.

‘They are my brothers and they are my relatives. We are not afraid of anything, but their war will not affect Yemen, but rather it will be their end if they play with us.’

Rashid also addressed people comparing him to Timothee Chalamet, saying that above everything else, he supports the Palestinian cause.

‘Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet is one thing and another,’ he said. 

‘I am a Yemeni Muslim. I support the Palestinian cause, and I do not think about what they say about me on social media sites.

‘My goal is for people to interact and take the side of Palestine. I will be grateful to everyone. In my opinion, I thank them all (people commenting online), but they focused on beauty and did not focus on the Palestinian issue.’

Rashid also spoke with popular American Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has over 2.6 million followers, on Tuesday.

Speaking through a translator, he reiterated his support for the people of Palestine, but refused to be drawn on whether or not he himself is a Houthi rebel.

Through the translator, he told Piker the ‘only motivation that they have is their solidarity with Palestine and to stop the attack on Palestine.’

He also said the US-UK strikes were ‘nothing new for Yemenis,’ pointing to the fact that the Houthi-controlled region of northern Yemen was for several years the target of an intense bombing campaign by Saudi Arabia from 2015.

‘They’re almost honoured to be targeted by the US because they are confronting the US head on and directly,’ Piker’s translator clarified.

Comments from Rashid online have given conflicting accounts on whether he himself is a soldier. While he denied it to MailOnline and to Piker, on Instagram he answered ‘yes’ when asked by a user of the social media platform if he was a soldier.

Pictures on his Instagram from last year also showed him standing on a hill overlooking fields and villages below with an AK-47 rifle slung over his shoulder.

Rashid also took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask his legion of new-found fans to stop focusing on his looks. There, he wrote: I did not talk about beauty or anything else, but our issue is Palestine, and this is not the time to talk about beauty. 

‘I hope that my message will reach you, a free Palestine, and we will ignite it against the Israeli aggression that violates human rights.’

In other comments on Twitter, he wrote: ‘Ready to sacrifice, longing for martyrdom,’ along with a short clip of him aboard the Galaxy Leader.

But despite his insistence, he doesn’t appear too bothered by the attention he is getting from supporters on social media.

He has quickly amassed thousands of followers, despite his TikTok account being shut down, and has even been sent fan art.

In addition to the comparisons made between him and Chalamet, Rashid was also told by Piker about people likening him to Monkey D. Luffy, the pirate protagonist of the Japanese Manga series One Piece, which has also been adapted into a hugely popular anime series and Netflix live action show.

Rashid told Piker that he watched the anime series, but said through the translator that his focus was on supporting the people of Gaza.

He also posted a picture of himself and Chalamet on X, suggesting he could star along-side his Hollywood lookalike. 

Rashid’s comments came as the US military said on Wednesday its forces conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired from Yemen, in the fourth day of US strikes in less than a week.

In a statement on social media, US Central Command said the Houthi missiles presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region.

‘These missiles on launch rails … could have been fired at any time, prompting US forces to exercise their inherent right and obligation to defend themselves,’ it added.

‘These strikes, along with other actions we have taken, will degrade the Houthi’s capabilities to continue their reckless attacks on international and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.’

Attacks by the Iran-allied Houthi militia on ships in the region since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe and alarmed major powers. The US strikes are meant to degrade the Houthis’ ability to carry out attacks in the Red Sea.

But the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and have threatened to expand their attacks.

Earlier on Wednesday, US Central Command said a drone launched from areas controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen had struck a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden. There was some damage but no injuries in the attack, it added on X.

The vessel, M/V Genco Picardy, is a Marshall Islands-flagged flagged, US-operated bulk carrier ship, it said.

The United States returned the Yemen-based Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups, as the militants also claimed another attack this week on a US-operated vessel in the Red Sea region.

With the OnePlus 12 set to launch in 2024, people are curious to see how it competes with Apple’s iPhone 15. Here’s a detailed comparison.

New Delhi: OnePlus is all set to launch its next flagship phone – OnePlus 12 – which is ready to make its mark in the market. The phone aims to make its mark in the Best Android Smartphones segment next year. Although it is already available in China, a global launch is expected in January. The impressive specifications could provide tough competition for the iPhone 15 Pro. Let’s compare the OnePlus 12 and iPhone 15 Pro in detail, so you can make the perfect purchase this new year.

One Plus vs iPhone 15: detailed comparison

Display and design

• OnePlus 12: Flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for a buttery smooth experience. The lightweight and perforated design prioritizes user comfort and screen immersion.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Comes with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion technology, which offers an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz for dynamic performance. The high-quality stainless steel and glass construction exudes a sleek and luxurious feel.

Performance and processing

• OnePlus 12: Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, it is expected to deliver top performance for demanding tasks like gaming and multitasking. OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13, promises a clean and customizable user interface.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Loaded with the A17 Bionic chip, Apple’s powerful processor is known for its efficiency and raw power. iOS 17 is expected to bring further refinements and new features to the familiar Apple ecosystem.

Cameras and photography

• OnePlus 12: The phone features a triple-lens rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, promising high-quality photos and videos. The Hasselblad branding suggests possible collaboration for improved color science and image processing.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: It features a quad-lens rear camera system and a 48MP main sensor, known for its exceptional low-light performance and detailed recording. Improvements in movie mode and potential upgrades to telephoto lenses could further improve video capabilities.

Battery and charging

• OnePlus 12: The phone is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, allowing for quick top-ups in minutes.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: The smartphone has a 3349mAh battery, seemingly smaller than its predecessor, but likely optimized for improved efficiency alongside the A17 Bionic chip. Fast charging capabilities are expected to improve, possibly near the 30W mark.

Price and availability

• OnePlus 12: It is rumored to launch at a price of around Rs 60,000, making it a potentially attractive value option for money-conscious users.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: costs Rs 1,54,000 and is one of the best smartphones in the premium segment.

Choosing the champion

The ideal smartphone ultimately depends on your individual needs and preferences. Here’s a quick summary:

Function	OnePlus 12
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	A17 Bionic
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 8GB
Storage	Up to 256GB	Up to 1TB
Reversing camera	50 MP main camera, + additional lenses (unconfirmed)	48 MP main camera, + 3 additional lenses
Front camera	32 MP	12 MP
Battery	5000mAh, 80W fast charging	3349mAh, 30W fast charging (expected)
Software	OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)	iOS 17
Price	Starts at Rs 60,000 (expected)
Strengths	Performance, value, customization	User experience, camera, ecosystem
Weak points	Battery life, availability	Price, limited customization
Best for	Value conscious users, Android enthusiasts, gamers	iPhone ecosystem users, photography enthusiasts, people looking for premium build

Waugh, who was commentating during the match, compared Abdullah Shafique to Kohli.

Melbourne: Former India captain Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen of the generation and that is why he is often the benchmark for others around the world. While Kohli is often compared to other cricketers, former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh recently made a surprising comment during the Boxing Day Test at MCG between Australia and Pakistan. Waugh, who was commentating during the match, compared Abdullah Shafique to Kohli.

“I see a bit of Virat Kohli in him with the shots he plays,” Waugh said during the broadcast.

However, Pakistan has lost the first match and Australia is also dominating the visitors in the second Test. However, half-centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith led Australia’s charge after early wickets, with their lead rising to 241 runs at the end of day three of the second Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

At the end of day three, Australia were 187/6, while Alex Carey (16*) was unbeaten. Aussies started the session at 107/4, with Marsh (57*) and Smith (26*) unbeaten.

In the final session, Smith and Marsh continued to counter-attack. Australia reached the 150-run mark in 44.1 overs.

The 153-run partnership between Smith and Marsh came to an end when Marsh was caught at slip by Agha Salman, with Mir getting his third wicket. Marsh was dismissed for 96 in 130 balls, with 13 fours. Australia were 169/5.

Smith continued to build a partnership with Alex Carey. Smith reached his half-century in 153 balls, with three fours. However, he fell for 50 in 176 balls to Shaheen on the last ball of the day. The day ended on that note.

In late November 2020, Caitlin Clark shot her first three-pointer in college in a nearly empty arena. Time was ticking down in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game against Northern Iowa. Clark forced a buy at center half and made his way to the right wing. She stood up with two defenders around her. Her attempt was blocked.

That didn’t discourage her.

Clark is now a senior and arguably the biggest star in both men’s and women’s college basketball. She made more than 400 3-pointers during her college career and rewrote the record book – at Iowa and nationally. “We see it every day in practice: she hits one (shot) that blows your mind, or makes one pass that makes your jaw drop,” Iowa assistant Abby Stamp said.

Clark passes with pinpoint accuracy. Teammates and coaches alike praise her work ethic and improved leadership skills. But it’s Clark’s three-point shooting that often catches viewers’ attention right away. She has been compared to some other recent greats in the basketball world – Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, to name a few. But how does Clark actually stack up against such marksmen?

Although the NBA and college three-point lines have different distances (the NBA is 23 feet, 9 inches at the top of the arc, and the college line and WNBA line are both 22 feet, 1 ¾ inches at the top), The Athletics delved into six categories to show how productive Clark really is and explain how she became so deadly from behind the arc. The comparison – use the button at the top of most charts to scroll through Clark’s numbers from last season and this year (with games through December 14) – shows how this college star already ranks as some all-time professional greats.

Clark’s comfort shooting from long range comes from years of practice. During a visit home to Des Moines, Clark often shoots 100 logo 3-pointers during practices, her trainer Kevin O’Hare said. Her goal is to earn at least 50. “It’s something she’s always been working on,” O’Hare says. He adds that before Clark makes even one attempt, she “does all the fundamental things to get to that point.” Since she tries so much from beyond 30 feet, a 25 to 30 foot 3 is very much within range.

Through Dec. 14, just over 31 percent of Clark’s shot attempts came from between 25 and 30 feet of the rim, which is 22.1 percent above this year’s national college average, according to CBB Analytics. She scores 40.5 percent on such looks, more than 11 percent more than her peers.

It is no coincidence that she photographs from such a distance, and it is no coincidence that such attempts take place. In addition to offseason workouts, Stamp says Clark works on such efforts before, during and after practice. The Iowa bigs also often set higher screens in practices when Clark has the ball, knowing she is more likely to pull up in games from such distances. In that regard, she’s similar to Curry, Lillard and Ionescu in the way their own teams adjust spacing when they’re on the floor.

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder has always had an offensive mind and implored her teams to play with pace. The setup was ideal for Clark, who likes to push the basketball and make plays before her opponents can get started. Clark has made more than 50 threes in the first ten seconds of possession this season. Last season, she nailed 137 3s above the break, shooting 39 percent on such attempts. “Sometimes she gets the best look right away when we meet half court,” Stamp said.

In these early-shot situations, Clark looks for a balancing act, avoiding forcing shots and instead figuring out when to get teammates involved and allow possession to develop. “It’s not an easy science, the shot selection question with her, because we’ve seen her make so many challenging shots in practice and throughout her career,” Stamp said. Iowa considers a good effort for all its players as one that is both in rhythm and within range. Of course, Clark’s reach is different from her peers, as is her willingness to move on the fly. She’s similar to Curry in that regard, with the Warriors star averaging 5.2 three-point attempts with 15 to 24 seconds left on the shot clock last season.

Not surprisingly, Clark is Iowa’s main creator. According to CBB Analytics, her usage rate this season is in the 100th percentile nationally, behind only USC freshman star JuJu Watkins. Clark is not only an elite shooter, but also passes with precision. As her college career has progressed, she has found new ways to finish around the rim as well. “We are so happy with the way she has developed her entire game,” Stamp said.

But from the perimeter, Clark has shown she can create her own shot and capitalize on kickouts from her teammates. Last season, she led the nation in unassisted three-pointers, making 1.8 per game. She leads the nation again this season and is also in the 98th percentile in three-pointers assisted, making 0.7 more per game. “I would compare her to Steph; Of course you take it with a grain of salt,” says O’Hare. “In how far she shoots, her release, how good she is with the ball in her hands to create things.” As the data shows, Clark, Lillard and Curry can all take advantage of assisted and unassisted opportunities. Ionescu has proven she can shoot from long range in the WNBA, but over the past three seasons she has made 0.56 unassisted 3s per game.

Clark rarely shies away from attempting a three-pointer on the catch. As a freshman at Iowa, she nailed 116 catch-and-shoot 3s, shooting 46.6 percent, according to Synergy Sports. Both her total catch-and-shoot attempts and percentage dropped as a sophomore. But throughout her tenure, the Hawkeyes’ coaching staff has continued to develop that part of Clark’s three-point arsenal. “We really worked on getting off screens, changing speed, changing direction, sprinting to the ball, getting your feet ready, getting yourself squared up so you can catch more off screens and shooting,” says Stamp.

In private practices, that meant laying out cones to mark Iowa’s big setup screens and simulating the many defensive machinations an opponent could undertake when trying to slow Clark. She is on pace to shoot more catch-and-shoot 3s this season than previously in her college career. Not surprisingly, this is an area where she is doing well, shooting a better percentage than Lillard in his final season with the Portland Trail Blazers and nearly matching Curry’s performance in 2022-2023. Clark’s current shooting percentage on catch-and-shoot 3s is also superior to Ionescu’s during her final season at Oregon, when she shot a still-impressive 34 percent on such opportunities, according to Synergy Sports.

Few, if any, players have had a greener light than Clark. With each milestone, she reinforces the fact that she has accomplished much that no other player in college has done. Still, Stamp comes up with another comparison for Clark. She cites Megan Gustafson, a former Naismith Player of the Year, who was Iowa’s all-time leading scorer until Clark passed her earlier this season. Gustafson is a 6-foot-4 post player who attempted just two threes in four years at Iowa, but she and Clark are both “masters of their craft” in Stamp’s eyes.

Last weekend, Clark moved to No. 9 all-time in career scoring in women’s basketball. If she stays healthy and maintains her current scoring average, she is on track to pass former Washington star Kelsey Plum for the No. 1 spot before the end of the season. Whether Clark then decides to go to the WNBA or return for a fifth year returning to Iowa remains uncertain, but her success has already put her in conversations with basketball’s elite.

— The Athletics‘s Seth Partnow contributed to this report.

(Illustration and data images: John Bradford / The Athletics; Photo by Stephen Curry: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images, Photos by Caitlin Clark: G Fiume/Getty Images and Steph Chambers/Getty Images, Photo by Sabrina Ionescu/Mitchell Leff)

By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 11:18 PM EST, December 4, 2023 | Updated: 11:50 PM EST, December 4, 2023

The Oppo A78 5G, on the other hand, was launched in India in January this year and runs on a MediaTek Helio 700 SoC.

New Delhi: Chinese tech giant Vivo launched the Vivo Y36 in India on June 20. The latest Vivo smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC and is paired with 8 GB of RAM. The Y-series smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.

The Oppo A78 5G, on the other hand, was launched in India in January this year and runs on a MediaTek Helio 700 SoC. The smartphone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. Likewise, the Oppo A78 5G is also available in a sole variant with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, marked with Rs. 18,999. It is offered in Glowing Black and Glowing Blue colors.

Vivo Y36 vs Oppo A78 5G

Vivo Y36:

• Vivo launched the Vivo Y36 in India on June 20.

• The latest Vivo smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC and is paired with 8 GB of RAM.
• The Y-series smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
• The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.
• Vivo Y36 costs Rs. 16,999 and is available in two color variants: Meteor Black and Vibrant Gold.
• The Vivo Y36 has dual SIM (Nano) support and runs on Android 13-based operating systems.
• The Vivo Y36 runs on Funtouch OS 13
• The Vivo Y36 has a 6.64-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,388 pixels) LCD screen.
• In terms of processor, the Vivo Y36 is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC
• Speaking of the camera, both smartphones get a 50 megapixel primary camera and a 2 megapixel sensor on the back.
• The Vivo Y36 has an 8-megapixel and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter

Oppo A78 5G

• Oppo A78 5G was launched in India in January this year
• The smartphone runs on a MediaTek Helio 700 SoC.
• The smartphone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery and support for 33W SuperVOOC fast charging
• Oppo A78 5G is also available in a sole 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant, marked at Rs. 18,999.
• It is offered in Glowing Black and Glowing Blue colors.
• Oppo A78 has support for dual SIM (Nano) and runs on Android 13-based operating systems.
• Oppo A78 5G runs on ColorOS 13.
• The Oppo A78 has a 6.56-inch HD+ (720×1,1612 pixels) IPS LCD screen.
• Oppo A78 gets a 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.
• Oppo A78 and Vivo Y36 have an 8-megapixel and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter