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Supporters poured out of Guadalajara's Estadio Akron waving flags and singing after the final whistle, while thousands gathered at fan zones in Monterrey and Mexico City. The win guarantees Mexico a place in the last 32 and confirms the hosts as Group A leaders with six points from two matches, an important milestone for a team playing in front of home crowds.
The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when midfielder Luis Romo capitalised on a defensive mistake involving South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Gi-hyuk. Romo calmly converted into an empty net to score the only goal of the match. South Korea nearly levelled in the 87th minute, but goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produced a crucial save to preserve the lead.
The qualification marks a significant turnaround for Mexico after its group-stage exit in 2022. With one match remaining against the Czech Republic in Mexico City, supporters are increasingly hopeful the national team can enjoy its strongest World Cup campaign in decades.
The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when midfielder Luis Romo capitalised on a defensive mistake involving South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Gi-hyuk. Romo calmly converted into an empty net to score the only goal of the match. South Korea nearly levelled in the 87th minute, but goalkeeper Raúl Rangel produced a crucial save to preserve the lead.
The qualification marks a significant turnaround for Mexico after its group-stage exit in 2022. With one match remaining against the Czech Republic in Mexico City, supporters are increasingly hopeful the national team can enjoy its strongest World Cup campaign in decades.
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Barcelona midfielder Gavi has reacted to one of the most talked-about transfers of the summer after Spain teammate Marc Cucurella completed his high-profile move to Real Madrid.
The former Chelsea defender had also been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in recent months, but Los Blancos moved decisively to secure his signature before their rivals could make a serious attempt.
Real Madrid ultimately reached an agreement worth €55 million plus an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses, bringing the Spanish international back to La Liga.
The left-back has signed a long-term contract until 2032, underlining the club’s confidence in him as a key part of their future.
The speed at which the transfer was completed caught many by surprise, including several members of the Spanish national team.
The former Chelsea defender had also been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in recent months, but Los Blancos moved decisively to secure his signature before their rivals could make a serious attempt.
Real Madrid ultimately reached an agreement worth €55 million plus an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses, bringing the Spanish international back to La Liga.
The left-back has signed a long-term contract until 2032, underlining the club’s confidence in him as a key part of their future.
The speed at which the transfer was completed caught many by surprise, including several members of the Spanish national team.
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 12: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after the final out of the ninth inning in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field on June 12, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Misiorowski threw a complete game and allowed only one hit. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander, Jacob Misiorowski may be the best current pitcher in Major League Baseball.
The numbers certainly validate that claim.
After throwing a one-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies June 12, Misiorwoski lowered his Earned Run Average to 1.34 in 87 innings pitched.
Misiorowski will enter his next start, June 19 at in Atlanta, against the Atlanta Braves, with a sparkling 8-2 record, and a WHIP of 0.73.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander, Jacob Misiorowski may be the best current pitcher in Major League Baseball.
The numbers certainly validate that claim.
After throwing a one-hit shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies June 12, Misiorwoski lowered his Earned Run Average to 1.34 in 87 innings pitched.
Misiorowski will enter his next start, June 19 at in Atlanta, against the Atlanta Braves, with a sparkling 8-2 record, and a WHIP of 0.73.
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The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory in their Group D game in Seattle.
After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans made a flying start to the World Cup last week with a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in Los Angeles.
That result has left Mauricio Pochettino's USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest.
Australia are also approaching the USA clash in buoyant mood after their stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey on Saturday.
After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory in their Group D game in Seattle.
After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans made a flying start to the World Cup last week with a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in Los Angeles.
That result has left Mauricio Pochettino's USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest.
Australia are also approaching the USA clash in buoyant mood after their stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey on Saturday.
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The night of the 2026 World Cup delivers two major verdicts. Canada claim the first World Cup win in their history by crushing Qatar, while Mexico become the first team to qualify for the round of 32 thanks to their victory over South Korea. Jonathan David and Luis Romo were the standout stars, but the images destined to stick in the memory are also those of Ismaël Koné’s terrible injury and South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu’s shocking blunder.
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A perfect evening, but only in part, for Jesse Marsch’s Canada. After their 1-1 draw in the opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Canadians thrashed Qatar 6-0 in front of the Vancouver crowd and earned the first World Cup win in their history. A result that sends them to the top of Group B and leaves them needing only a draw against Switzerland in the final matchday to qualify.
Leading the hosts was a rampant Jonathan David. The Juventus striker grabbed a hat-trick, reached 42 goals in 79 appearances for the national team, and moved level at the top of the tournament’s scoring charts. First he took part in the move for Cyle Larin’s 1-0, then he made it 2-0 with a right-footed volley, and in the second half he completed his show with two more goals. It was a historic night for him: he is only the second Juventus player to score a World Cup hat-trick after Paolo Rossi.
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A perfect evening, but only in part, for Jesse Marsch’s Canada. After their 1-1 draw in the opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Canadians thrashed Qatar 6-0 in front of the Vancouver crowd and earned the first World Cup win in their history. A result that sends them to the top of Group B and leaves them needing only a draw against Switzerland in the final matchday to qualify.
Leading the hosts was a rampant Jonathan David. The Juventus striker grabbed a hat-trick, reached 42 goals in 79 appearances for the national team, and moved level at the top of the tournament’s scoring charts. First he took part in the move for Cyle Larin’s 1-0, then he made it 2-0 with a right-footed volley, and in the second half he completed his show with two more goals. It was a historic night for him: he is only the second Juventus player to score a World Cup hat-trick after Paolo Rossi.
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It should have been a moment of pure joy.
Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.
They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury to Ismael Kone.
The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly after receiving the ball, was caught late and badly by ******* im Madibo as he challenged for possession.
Kone's reaction, and that of the players around him, said it all.
Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.
They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury to Ismael Kone.
The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly after receiving the ball, was caught late and badly by ******* im Madibo as he challenged for possession.
Kone's reaction, and that of the players around him, said it all.
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Scotland fans are daring to dream of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time, ahead of the team's clash with Morocco in Boston.
After defeating Haiti 1-0 last Saturday, another victory later would seal qualification into the last 32 of the competition, and even a draw would almost certainly secure a place.
Fanzones across the country will open for the game, which kicks off at 23:00. Among them will be the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow, which will switch from rock bands and pop singers to showing John McGinn and company on big screens.
Pubs are also eagerly anticipating ******* per crowds, after a hugely successful Saturday for the Haiti game.
One of the biggest crowds will be at Glasgow Green, where TRNSMT organisers DF Concerts secured a late licence to broadcast the vital match into the early hours of Saturday, despite concerns from local residents.
After defeating Haiti 1-0 last Saturday, another victory later would seal qualification into the last 32 of the competition, and even a draw would almost certainly secure a place.
Fanzones across the country will open for the game, which kicks off at 23:00. Among them will be the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow, which will switch from rock bands and pop singers to showing John McGinn and company on big screens.
Pubs are also eagerly anticipating ******* per crowds, after a hugely successful Saturday for the Haiti game.
One of the biggest crowds will be at Glasgow Green, where TRNSMT organisers DF Concerts secured a late licence to broadcast the vital match into the early hours of Saturday, despite concerns from local residents.
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The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) is one of the 10 Undervalued Counter Cyclical Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 11, 2026, UBS raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $130 from $121 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
BofA **** yst Peter Galbo also raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $132 from $130 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. Galbo said that despite significant macro disruption, Smucker provided an initial FY27 outlook with $10 in EPS at the midpoint. BofA raised its FY27 EPS forecast to $10 and expects the shares to continue outperforming center store food peers.
Similarly, BTIG raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $130 from $120 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares after the company's Q4 earnings beat. BTIG said Smucker stands out among food companies because of cost deflation, fundamental EPS growth, ongoing deleveraging, and strong free cash flow.
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On June 11, 2026, UBS raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $130 from $121 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
BofA **** yst Peter Galbo also raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $132 from $130 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. Galbo said that despite significant macro disruption, Smucker provided an initial FY27 outlook with $10 in EPS at the midpoint. BofA raised its FY27 EPS forecast to $10 and expects the shares to continue outperforming center store food peers.
Similarly, BTIG raised the firm's price target on The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE:SJM) to $130 from $120 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares after the company's Q4 earnings beat. BTIG said Smucker stands out among food companies because of cost deflation, fundamental EPS growth, ongoing deleveraging, and strong free cash flow.
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Manchester United remain desperate to offload Marcus Rashford this summer as INEOS target a midfield overhaul and seek reinforcements out wide.
Getting the Mancunian’s £325,000-a-week wages off the books would be a huge help, while his sale would count as pure profit owing to his academy background.
This would enable the Red Devils to sign one of Crysencio Summerville, Iliman Ndiaye or Yan Diomande to play out wide on the left.
United had expected Barcelona to trigger the Englishman’s £26 million buy option, considering his impressive form while out on loan.
However, with the Catalans dilly-dallying and now requesting another loan, INEOS have become fed up and are eyeing a sale elsewhere, as they feel they can get better value from another club.
Getting the Mancunian’s £325,000-a-week wages off the books would be a huge help, while his sale would count as pure profit owing to his academy background.
This would enable the Red Devils to sign one of Crysencio Summerville, Iliman Ndiaye or Yan Diomande to play out wide on the left.
United had expected Barcelona to trigger the Englishman’s £26 million buy option, considering his impressive form while out on loan.
However, with the Catalans dilly-dallying and now requesting another loan, INEOS have become fed up and are eyeing a sale elsewhere, as they feel they can get better value from another club.
7 hours ago
“Starboy” wants to prove a point.
No. 2-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight Manel Kape returns to action in a rematch nine years in the making against ******* anese star Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 this weekend (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While it has not been made official, Kape vs. Horiguchi will most likely serve as a ******* le eliminator to determine who fights for the belt next after champion Joshua Van rematches Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
But according to Kape, he did not even have to take this fight.
Kape is coming off a first-round knockout of former ******* le challenger Brandon Royval, which earned him a ******* le shot against Van. However, he couldn’t make weight in time for UFC 327 in Miami, so Tatsuro Taira got the opportunity instead. That fight was later moved to UFC 328.
No. 2-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight Manel Kape returns to action in a rematch nine years in the making against ******* anese star Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 this weekend (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
While it has not been made official, Kape vs. Horiguchi will most likely serve as a ******* le eliminator to determine who fights for the belt next after champion Joshua Van rematches Alexandre Pantoja later this year.
But according to Kape, he did not even have to take this fight.
Kape is coming off a first-round knockout of former ******* le challenger Brandon Royval, which earned him a ******* le shot against Van. However, he couldn’t make weight in time for UFC 327 in Miami, so Tatsuro Taira got the opportunity instead. That fight was later moved to UFC 328.
8 hours ago
Jordyn Woods brought her "lucky bag" out one more time — and New York loved every second of it.
The fashion entrepreneur showed up to the Knicks championship parade on June 18 dressed head to toe in custom gear, with her now-iconic orange clutch firmly in hand. The internet could not get enough.
Jordyn Woods has become one of the most talked-about figures of the entire 2026 NBA season. Her bag, her outfits, and her unwavering courtside presence have made her a story all on their own.
Woods arrived at the Knicks victory parade rocking a full custom ensemble. She paired Towns' No. 32 jersey with a Knicks hat and white jeans that read "Mrs. Towns" across the back.
The orange mini clutch from her brand, Woods by Jordyn, was once again strapped across her body. The bag, which had been courtside for every Knicks playoff game, had already sold out following the championship win.
The fashion entrepreneur showed up to the Knicks championship parade on June 18 dressed head to toe in custom gear, with her now-iconic orange clutch firmly in hand. The internet could not get enough.
Jordyn Woods has become one of the most talked-about figures of the entire 2026 NBA season. Her bag, her outfits, and her unwavering courtside presence have made her a story all on their own.
Woods arrived at the Knicks victory parade rocking a full custom ensemble. She paired Towns' No. 32 jersey with a Knicks hat and white jeans that read "Mrs. Towns" across the back.
The orange mini clutch from her brand, Woods by Jordyn, was once again strapped across her body. The bag, which had been courtside for every Knicks playoff game, had already sold out following the championship win.
8 hours ago
Abington Heights’ Anthony Piccotti had the top performance among athletes from the Lackawanna Track Conference competing at the New Balance National Championship track and field meet Thursday at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field.
Piccotti finished 17th in the freshman division of the pole vault. He cleared 12 feet, 5.5 inches. River Valley, California’s Colt Craig, won the national **** le with a height of 14-9.
Wallenpaupack’s Ryan Vargo finished 26th in the championship division discus. He had a best distance of 163 feet, 6 inches on the second of his three throws in the preliminary round. He also marked 157-0 on his final throw. Anthony Mason from Crofton Track Club in Maryland set a meet record with his winning throw of 209-5.
Abington Heights’ Aliya Lucarelli finished 32nd in the freshman 100 in 12.53 seconds. Paison Sanders of The St. James Academy in Virginia won the final later in the day with a meet record time of 11.62.
Western Wayne’s Sadie Booths competed in the championship division discus. The District 2 Class 2A champion failed to get a mark. Madison Davis of Atkins Track, from North Carolina, won the national **** le with a distance of 167-6.
Piccotti finished 17th in the freshman division of the pole vault. He cleared 12 feet, 5.5 inches. River Valley, California’s Colt Craig, won the national **** le with a height of 14-9.
Wallenpaupack’s Ryan Vargo finished 26th in the championship division discus. He had a best distance of 163 feet, 6 inches on the second of his three throws in the preliminary round. He also marked 157-0 on his final throw. Anthony Mason from Crofton Track Club in Maryland set a meet record with his winning throw of 209-5.
Abington Heights’ Aliya Lucarelli finished 32nd in the freshman 100 in 12.53 seconds. Paison Sanders of The St. James Academy in Virginia won the final later in the day with a meet record time of 11.62.
Western Wayne’s Sadie Booths competed in the championship division discus. The District 2 Class 2A champion failed to get a mark. Madison Davis of Atkins Track, from North Carolina, won the national **** le with a distance of 167-6.
8 hours ago
The 2026 World Cup is underway as 48 nations are split into 12 groups for the first time in the tournament’s long history.
Co-hosts Mexico, USA and Canada are the top seeds in Groups A, B and D respectively, while Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, and England are all the way down in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. The top two sides in each group will qualify for the World Cup’s first ever round of 32, as will the eighth best third-place teams. Just three points could be enough for some teams to reach the knockout stages.
There will be 104 matches, up by 40 since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo likely to play on this stage for the last time in their glittering careers.
Here are all the fixtures, results and latest group standings:
The World Cup began in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the site of Diego Maradona’s most famous and infamous goals against England at the 1986 World Cup.
Co-hosts Mexico, USA and Canada are the top seeds in Groups A, B and D respectively, while Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, and England are all the way down in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. The top two sides in each group will qualify for the World Cup’s first ever round of 32, as will the eighth best third-place teams. Just three points could be enough for some teams to reach the knockout stages.
There will be 104 matches, up by 40 since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo likely to play on this stage for the last time in their glittering careers.
Here are all the fixtures, results and latest group standings:
The World Cup began in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the site of Diego Maradona’s most famous and infamous goals against England at the 1986 World Cup.
8 hours ago
Join hosts Evan McLean and Ross Read on their latest show, as they are joined by special guest Sam Panayotovich, who covers Chicago sports for FOX 32 and is a sports betting ******* yst for FOX Sports. You can also check him out on the Bear Bets Podcast. Sam will get into all the latest on the Chicago Bears, discuss some of his top NFL futures prop bets, the Chicago baseball scene, and so much more.
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9 hours ago
Graham Potter took charge of Sweden in October with both coach and team in need of a reset. Now they are one game from the World Cup knockouts.
The Swedes hammered Tunisia 5-1 in their opening game in Mexico on Sunday to seize control of Group F, after the Netherlands were held 2-2 by **** an.
They will clinch qualification for the last 32 if they beat the Dutch in Houston on Saturday, and if they win and **** an fail to beat Tunisia they will top the group.
It is a remarkable turnaround for a team that finished bottom of their European qualifying group behind Switzerland, Kosovo and Slovenia.
Sweden scored just four goals and failed to muster a single victory in their six games. Potter, who replaced the Dane Jon Dahl Tomasson on a short-term deal with two games to go, was unable to stop their slide.
The Swedes hammered Tunisia 5-1 in their opening game in Mexico on Sunday to seize control of Group F, after the Netherlands were held 2-2 by **** an.
They will clinch qualification for the last 32 if they beat the Dutch in Houston on Saturday, and if they win and **** an fail to beat Tunisia they will top the group.
It is a remarkable turnaround for a team that finished bottom of their European qualifying group behind Switzerland, Kosovo and Slovenia.
Sweden scored just four goals and failed to muster a single victory in their six games. Potter, who replaced the Dane Jon Dahl Tomasson on a short-term deal with two games to go, was unable to stop their slide.
9 hours ago
ESPN 1320 Sacramento: "The word I'm hearing is it's very very likely that Precious Achiuwa will be back next season." James_HamNBA on Precious Achiuwa and the Kings⬇️
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10 hours ago
Renaissance Investment Management, an investment management company, released its Q1 2026 "Large Cap Growth Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Stocks fell sharply in the first quarter due to the Iran conflict. The Energy and Materials sectors outperformed, Financials and Consumer Discretionary lagged. Large-cap stocks underperformed smaller-cap stocks, and Value outperformed Growth. The portfolio outperformed the S&P 500's -4.3% return but lagged the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which fell 9.8%. In this uncertain environment, the firm remains aware of the risks and emerging investment opportunities. In addition, you can check the Strategy's top 5 holdings for its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Renaissance Investment Large Cap Growth Strategy highlighted The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) as a newly added position. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) is a leading global off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. On June 16, 2026, The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) closed at $166.32 per share. One-month return of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) was 4.47%, and its shares gained 35.73% over the past 52 weeks. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) has a market capitalization of $183.734 billion.
Renaissance Investment Large Cap Growth Strategy stated the following regarding The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"We also added a new position in the Consumer Discretionary sector with The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the largest discount retailer in the U.S. We are attracted to the company's consistent ability to maintain strong value for the consumer. In addition, the company's demographic reach, broad merchandise offerings, and strong margins provide a higher level of safety in uncertain macroeconomic environments. We believe TJX has room for much further growth as the company continues to take market share from traditional department stores, improves its merchandising, and grows internationally."
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 83 hedge fund portfolios held The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 87 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Renaissance Investment Large Cap Growth Strategy highlighted The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) as a newly added position. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) is a leading global off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. On June 16, 2026, The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) closed at $166.32 per share. One-month return of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) was 4.47%, and its shares gained 35.73% over the past 52 weeks. The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) has a market capitalization of $183.734 billion.
Renaissance Investment Large Cap Growth Strategy stated the following regarding The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"We also added a new position in the Consumer Discretionary sector with The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), the largest discount retailer in the U.S. We are attracted to the company's consistent ability to maintain strong value for the consumer. In addition, the company's demographic reach, broad merchandise offerings, and strong margins provide a higher level of safety in uncertain macroeconomic environments. We believe TJX has room for much further growth as the company continues to take market share from traditional department stores, improves its merchandising, and grows internationally."
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 83 hedge fund portfolios held The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 87 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
10 hours ago
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) is one of the 12 Best Growth Stocks Trading in Oversold Territory. On May 7, Howmet Aerospace reported a strong start to 2026, with Q1 revenue increasing 19% year-over-year to $2.31 billion, surpassing the high end of its guidance. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.0%, an improvement of 320 basis points, and reported an adjusted EPS of $1.22, a 42% increase from the prior year.
The company's quarterly performance was supported by record cash generation, with $359 million in free cash flow, which supported $300 million in common stock repurchases. Strategic portfolio shifts also marked the period, including the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing/CAM and the divestiture of a disk forging facility in Savannah, GA, aligning with the company's focus on businesses with higher growth and margin potential.
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Looking ahead, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) has increased its full-year 2026 guidance, citing a robust growth outlook in commercial aerospace, defense, and gas turbine markets. While management remains cautious regarding demand in commercial transportation, they anticipate continued strength in engine spares and increased production rates from aerospace OEM customers, with the newly acquired ***** ets expected to contribute to future growth.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company's primary business focus is on providing components for aircraft engines, airframe structures, and fastening systems.
The company's quarterly performance was supported by record cash generation, with $359 million in free cash flow, which supported $300 million in common stock repurchases. Strategic portfolio shifts also marked the period, including the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing/CAM and the divestiture of a disk forging facility in Savannah, GA, aligning with the company's focus on businesses with higher growth and margin potential.
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Looking ahead, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) has increased its full-year 2026 guidance, citing a robust growth outlook in commercial aerospace, defense, and gas turbine markets. While management remains cautious regarding demand in commercial transportation, they anticipate continued strength in engine spares and increased production rates from aerospace OEM customers, with the newly acquired ***** ets expected to contribute to future growth.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company's primary business focus is on providing components for aircraft engines, airframe structures, and fastening systems.
11 hours ago
We just covered Billionaire Dan Loeb Pivots to AI and Sells Old Economy Stocks: His Top 7 AI Picks. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) ranks #3 (see Billionaire Dan Loeb's Top 5 AI Stock Picks).
Billionaire Dan Loeb's Stake: 175,000 Shares Valued at Approximately $50.32 Million (NEW position)
Billionaire Dan Loeb piled into Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in the first quarter and that bet proved to be profitable. The stock is up 17% so far this year.
Loeb isn't alone in turning bullish on Google. For the past two years, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was widely considered the biggest loser of the AI revolution, because AI directly threatened its bread and ***** er — search. Why would anyone use Google Search when ChatGPT or Claude could just answer your question directly? But Alphabet turned the tables, embraced AI aggressively, and is now one of the clearest beneficiaries of the very trend that was supposed to destroy it. Its AI products and Google Cloud have become its biggest growth catalysts.
The cloud numbers tell the story. In Q1 2026, Google Cloud's contracted backlog surged 93% on a sequential basis to $462.3 billion. These are not forecasts or wishful projections — these are signed contracts from enterprise customers who have already committed to paying Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL). The company says roughly 50% of this backlog, or over $230 billion, is expected to convert into recognized revenue within the next 24 months. On top of that, Google Cloud grew 63% year-over-year in Q1 — significantly ahead of Microsoft Azure at 40% and Amazon Web Services at 28%. Google Cloud is simultaneously the third-largest cloud provider and the fastest-growing one, and management has explicitly said revenue would have been even higher if the company could physically build infrastructure fast enough to meet demand.
Billionaire Dan Loeb's Stake: 175,000 Shares Valued at Approximately $50.32 Million (NEW position)
Billionaire Dan Loeb piled into Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in the first quarter and that bet proved to be profitable. The stock is up 17% so far this year.
Loeb isn't alone in turning bullish on Google. For the past two years, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) was widely considered the biggest loser of the AI revolution, because AI directly threatened its bread and ***** er — search. Why would anyone use Google Search when ChatGPT or Claude could just answer your question directly? But Alphabet turned the tables, embraced AI aggressively, and is now one of the clearest beneficiaries of the very trend that was supposed to destroy it. Its AI products and Google Cloud have become its biggest growth catalysts.
The cloud numbers tell the story. In Q1 2026, Google Cloud's contracted backlog surged 93% on a sequential basis to $462.3 billion. These are not forecasts or wishful projections — these are signed contracts from enterprise customers who have already committed to paying Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL). The company says roughly 50% of this backlog, or over $230 billion, is expected to convert into recognized revenue within the next 24 months. On top of that, Google Cloud grew 63% year-over-year in Q1 — significantly ahead of Microsoft Azure at 40% and Amazon Web Services at 28%. Google Cloud is simultaneously the third-largest cloud provider and the fastest-growing one, and management has explicitly said revenue would have been even higher if the company could physically build infrastructure fast enough to meet demand.
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Sustainable Growth Advisers (SGA), an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Global Growth Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The SGA Global Growth Portfolio returned -13.6% (Gross) and -13.8% (Net) compared to the MSCI ACWI return of -3.2% and the MSCI ACWI Growth return of -7.7%. AI disruption narratives significantly affected markets in the first two months of the quarter, leading to declines in software, information services, payments, and insurance brokers. In March, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East caused a spike in oil prices, contributing to market volatility and prompting investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The firm believes prioritizing high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets, durable cash flows, and diversified end markets provides resilience against short-term geopolitical shocks. In addition, you can check the Strategy's top 5 holdings for its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB). HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) is a leading private sector bank in India that provides banking and financial products and services. On June 16, 2026, HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) closed at $25.27 per share. One-month return of HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) was 2.60%, and its shares lost 32.07% over the past 52 weeks. HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) has a market capitalization of $129.7 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) was a detractor from performance during the quarter following earnings as deposit growth fell short of market expectations. Sentiment was further pressured by the unexpected resignation of the bank's non-executive chairman, which contributed to elevated volatility despite swift action by regulators and the board to reaffirm confidence and the absence of any material operational, financial, or governance issues. Additional headlines related to legacy compliance matters added to near-term noise, despite appearing isolated and non-systemic in nature. Fundamentally, results were solid with net income up 12% backed by good ****** et quality. Guidance was constructive as management reiterated earnings growth for March and the next fiscal year earnings growth. ****** et quality continues to be strong, cost of funding remains well-controlled, and management has reiterated its focus on improving the loan to deposit ratio. As liquidity conditions in India normalize and merger related disruptions fade, we expect loan growth to reaccelerate, margins to stabilize, and operating leverage to improve. Given HDFC Bank's scale, brand strength, and long history of disciplined execution, we see the recent weakness as sentiment driven, and we continue to view the bank as a high-quality, long-term compounder supporting mid-teen earnings and revenue growth."
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB). HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) is a leading private sector bank in India that provides banking and financial products and services. On June 16, 2026, HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) closed at $25.27 per share. One-month return of HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) was 2.60%, and its shares lost 32.07% over the past 52 weeks. HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) has a market capitalization of $129.7 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE:HDB) was a detractor from performance during the quarter following earnings as deposit growth fell short of market expectations. Sentiment was further pressured by the unexpected resignation of the bank's non-executive chairman, which contributed to elevated volatility despite swift action by regulators and the board to reaffirm confidence and the absence of any material operational, financial, or governance issues. Additional headlines related to legacy compliance matters added to near-term noise, despite appearing isolated and non-systemic in nature. Fundamentally, results were solid with net income up 12% backed by good ****** et quality. Guidance was constructive as management reiterated earnings growth for March and the next fiscal year earnings growth. ****** et quality continues to be strong, cost of funding remains well-controlled, and management has reiterated its focus on improving the loan to deposit ratio. As liquidity conditions in India normalize and merger related disruptions fade, we expect loan growth to reaccelerate, margins to stabilize, and operating leverage to improve. Given HDFC Bank's scale, brand strength, and long history of disciplined execution, we see the recent weakness as sentiment driven, and we continue to view the bank as a high-quality, long-term compounder supporting mid-teen earnings and revenue growth."
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Sustainable Growth Advisers (SGA), an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Global Growth Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The SGA Global Growth Portfolio returned -13.6% (Gross) and -13.8% (Net) compared to the MSCI ACWI return of -3.2% and the MSCI ACWI Growth return of -7.7%. AI disruption narratives significantly affected markets in the first two months of the quarter, leading to declines in software, information services, payments, and insurance brokers. In March, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East caused a spike in oil prices, contributing to market volatility and prompting investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The firm believes prioritizing high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets, durable cash flows, and diversified end markets provides resilience against short-term geopolitical shocks. In addition, you can check the Strategy's top 5 holdings for its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) as a notable contributor. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) is a UK-based technology company that develops and licenses central processing unit designs and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers. On June 16, 2026, Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) closed at $396.34 per share. One-month return of Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) was 54.38%, and its shares gained 171.37% over the past 52 weeks. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) has a market capitalization of $423.322 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) was a top contributor to returns during the quarter. Shares responded positively following strong fiscal third quarter results, with revenue and royalty growth exceeding expectations, driven by accelerating data center adoption, and rising penetration of Arm's CSS platform in smartphone, automotive, and infrastructure segments. Importantly, management reiterated confidence in sustaining approximately 20% royalty growth longer term, reinforcing the market's confidence in Arm's structural growth profile. While near term concerns around smartphone unit softness due to higher memory costs persisted, company commentary highlighted that Arm's royalty economics are increasingly skewed toward high end devices, where royalties per unit are significantly higher, allowing royalty growth even in a declining unit environment. In parallel, investor focus sharpened on Arm's expanding role in AI, particularly as CPUs take on a critical coordination role in agentic workflows. Growing adoption by hyperscalers, including broader use of Arm CPUs for AI adjacent workloads, reinforced this narrative. These developments reinforced our thesis that Arm is becoming a foundational architecture not only for mobile computing but also for AI drive
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) as a notable contributor. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) is a UK-based technology company that develops and licenses central processing unit designs and related technologies for semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers. On June 16, 2026, Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) closed at $396.34 per share. One-month return of Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) was 54.38%, and its shares gained 171.37% over the past 52 weeks. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) has a market capitalization of $423.322 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) in its Q1 2026 investor letter:
"Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) was a top contributor to returns during the quarter. Shares responded positively following strong fiscal third quarter results, with revenue and royalty growth exceeding expectations, driven by accelerating data center adoption, and rising penetration of Arm's CSS platform in smartphone, automotive, and infrastructure segments. Importantly, management reiterated confidence in sustaining approximately 20% royalty growth longer term, reinforcing the market's confidence in Arm's structural growth profile. While near term concerns around smartphone unit softness due to higher memory costs persisted, company commentary highlighted that Arm's royalty economics are increasingly skewed toward high end devices, where royalties per unit are significantly higher, allowing royalty growth even in a declining unit environment. In parallel, investor focus sharpened on Arm's expanding role in AI, particularly as CPUs take on a critical coordination role in agentic workflows. Growing adoption by hyperscalers, including broader use of Arm CPUs for AI adjacent workloads, reinforced this narrative. These developments reinforced our thesis that Arm is becoming a foundational architecture not only for mobile computing but also for AI drive
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Having both won their opening FIFA World Cup games, with the U.S. Men’s National Team defeating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia taking down Türkiye 2-0, it is now time for the two Group D leaders to face one another.
The two teams will battle it out for three points - which would secure them a spot in the Round of 32 - on Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, from 3pm ET.
Tensions are high between these two teams heading into the game, thanks to a months-long verbal battle between USMNT legends, including Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas, and Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Cristiano Ronaldo struggles as Portugal tie with DR Congo in World Cup opener
The two teams will battle it out for three points - which would secure them a spot in the Round of 32 - on Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, from 3pm ET.
Tensions are high between these two teams heading into the game, thanks to a months-long verbal battle between USMNT legends, including Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas, and Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Cristiano Ronaldo struggles as Portugal tie with DR Congo in World Cup opener
12 hours ago
A pair of La Liga clubs have touched base with those in the boardroom at Girona, to gather information on the situation of Joel Roca.
This comes amid mounting interest in the signature of the young attacker.
Roca is for his part fresh off something of a breakout campaign on the books of Girona, giving rise to appearances in 32 of the Catalans’ 38 league fixtures.
Across these outings, the 21-year-old notched three goals and an ******* ist from his berth on the left flank. And as alluded to above, along the way, Roca is understood to have secured for himself a whole host of admirers.
As per a report from transfer insider Matteo Moretto, following Girona’s surprise relegation back to the 2nd tier of Spanish football:
This comes amid mounting interest in the signature of the young attacker.
Roca is for his part fresh off something of a breakout campaign on the books of Girona, giving rise to appearances in 32 of the Catalans’ 38 league fixtures.
Across these outings, the 21-year-old notched three goals and an ******* ist from his berth on the left flank. And as alluded to above, along the way, Roca is understood to have secured for himself a whole host of admirers.
As per a report from transfer insider Matteo Moretto, following Girona’s surprise relegation back to the 2nd tier of Spanish football:
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Update, June 18: Congratulations to Megan ****** of Armada for being voted the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week.
It's time to vote for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week.
The 2025-2026 Michigan High School spring season concluded this past weekend and saw the final 32 girls' teams – 16 apiece in soccer and softball – vying to win state championships.
This week's poll features five players – four from softball and one from soccer – who had standout performances during the week of June 7-14.
Voting will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.
It's time to vote for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week.
The 2025-2026 Michigan High School spring season concluded this past weekend and saw the final 32 girls' teams – 16 apiece in soccer and softball – vying to win state championships.
This week's poll features five players – four from softball and one from soccer – who had standout performances during the week of June 7-14.
Voting will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.
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Shubman Gill's remarkable purple patch continued on Wednesday as the India captain produced another batting masterclass, prompting high praise from Sunil Gavaskar after India's emphatic ODI series-clinching victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.
Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across formats and competitions. The 26-year-old began the sequence with a commanding century for Gujarat **** ans against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 before registering his 11th Test hundred in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. He then followed an unbeaten 85 in the rain-affected ODI in Dharamsala with a magnificent 154 in Lucknow as India secured a dominant win.
The latest innings came in challenging conditions and helped set up India's massive total of 402. Gill shared a match-defining 224-run stand with Ishan Kishan, who blasted 125, as the pair completely took the game away from Afghanistan.
Speaking on JioStar's 'Cricket Live' show, Gavaskar said Gill's success with the bat was also having a positive impact on his captaincy.
"When you're not getting runs, you're not confident about making those marginal moves that come from your gut feel, like holding back a bowler who has bowled well, giving him an extra over, or moving a fielder from a certain position. That gut feel is a lot stronger when you're personally performing. But if you're not performing, even when you get a gut feel, you're apprehensive about making that call because you're worried about getting it wrong. Since you're also not performing as a player, you'll be criticised for your captaincy as well," Gavaskar said.
While Gill and Kishan stole the spotlight with the bat, India's young fast bowlers also played a key role in completing the victory. Afghanistan were dismissed for 232, with rookie pacers Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav combining for five wickets.
Gavaskar was particularly impressed by Brar's performance, praising both his bowling rhythm and ability to trouble batters with steep bounce.
"His run-up is so good, his rhythm is so good, he was hitting the deck and getting the ball to climb. The wicket he got of Gurbaz was particularly impressive because of the way that bouncer followed him. It's very accurate. It comes right at you, exactly where the batter does not want it. I think the selection committee deserves all the compliments. If you look at his stats, or his India A performances, they're okay, but not to the extent where you would say he deserved an India cap. However, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, saw something in him, and that's why they picked him. He's also been backed by the management, which is so important,” added the former India captain.
India's all-round display secured a 170-run victory and gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with Gill's outstanding form continuing to be one of the biggest positives for the team.
Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across formats and competitions. The 26-year-old began the sequence with a commanding century for Gujarat **** ans against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 before registering his 11th Test hundred in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. He then followed an unbeaten 85 in the rain-affected ODI in Dharamsala with a magnificent 154 in Lucknow as India secured a dominant win.
The latest innings came in challenging conditions and helped set up India's massive total of 402. Gill shared a match-defining 224-run stand with Ishan Kishan, who blasted 125, as the pair completely took the game away from Afghanistan.
Speaking on JioStar's 'Cricket Live' show, Gavaskar said Gill's success with the bat was also having a positive impact on his captaincy.
"When you're not getting runs, you're not confident about making those marginal moves that come from your gut feel, like holding back a bowler who has bowled well, giving him an extra over, or moving a fielder from a certain position. That gut feel is a lot stronger when you're personally performing. But if you're not performing, even when you get a gut feel, you're apprehensive about making that call because you're worried about getting it wrong. Since you're also not performing as a player, you'll be criticised for your captaincy as well," Gavaskar said.
While Gill and Kishan stole the spotlight with the bat, India's young fast bowlers also played a key role in completing the victory. Afghanistan were dismissed for 232, with rookie pacers Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav combining for five wickets.
Gavaskar was particularly impressed by Brar's performance, praising both his bowling rhythm and ability to trouble batters with steep bounce.
"His run-up is so good, his rhythm is so good, he was hitting the deck and getting the ball to climb. The wicket he got of Gurbaz was particularly impressive because of the way that bouncer followed him. It's very accurate. It comes right at you, exactly where the batter does not want it. I think the selection committee deserves all the compliments. If you look at his stats, or his India A performances, they're okay, but not to the extent where you would say he deserved an India cap. However, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, saw something in him, and that's why they picked him. He's also been backed by the management, which is so important,” added the former India captain.
India's all-round display secured a 170-run victory and gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with Gill's outstanding form continuing to be one of the biggest positives for the team.
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Southend United have signed two former National League-winning midfielders - Darren Oldaker from Swindon Town and former Barnet player Anthony Hartigan.
Defensive midfielder Oldaker, 27, captained Chesterfield to the National League ***** le in 2023-2024, before joining League Two Swindon Town last May.
He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.
Central midfielder Hartigan won the National league ***** le with Barnet in 2024-2025, before making 32 EFL appearances for the Bees in 2025-2026, scoring once. He joins on a free transfer after the expiry of his Barnet contract.
Southend finished sixth in the National League last season, before losing their play-off eliminator away to Scunthorpe United.
Defensive midfielder Oldaker, 27, captained Chesterfield to the National League ***** le in 2023-2024, before joining League Two Swindon Town last May.
He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.
Central midfielder Hartigan won the National league ***** le with Barnet in 2024-2025, before making 32 EFL appearances for the Bees in 2025-2026, scoring once. He joins on a free transfer after the expiry of his Barnet contract.
Southend finished sixth in the National League last season, before losing their play-off eliminator away to Scunthorpe United.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month and is the worst known outbreak at this stage, with up to 35,000 suspected potential contacts, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
With 894 confirmed cases so far, the current outbreak is three times worse than a previous outbreak in Uganda in 2000, which had 281 cases at the same point, said Dr. Wessam Mankoula, a medical epidemiologist at Africa CDC.
The latest number of cases is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed on May 15, weeks after it was suspected to have begun. The number of cases has increased 38% since last week and is now in 32 health zones across eastern Congo, said Mankoula.
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccines or treatments and was not tested for in the early days. The more common Zaire virus, for which there is a vaccine, was responsible for most of Congo’s past 16 outbreaks of the disease.
So far 74 patients have recovered from the disease across eastern Congo and Uganda. Experimental treatments like monoclonal antibodies are being developed for Bundibugyo.
With 894 confirmed cases so far, the current outbreak is three times worse than a previous outbreak in Uganda in 2000, which had 281 cases at the same point, said Dr. Wessam Mankoula, a medical epidemiologist at Africa CDC.
The latest number of cases is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed on May 15, weeks after it was suspected to have begun. The number of cases has increased 38% since last week and is now in 32 health zones across eastern Congo, said Mankoula.
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccines or treatments and was not tested for in the early days. The more common Zaire virus, for which there is a vaccine, was responsible for most of Congo’s past 16 outbreaks of the disease.
So far 74 patients have recovered from the disease across eastern Congo and Uganda. Experimental treatments like monoclonal antibodies are being developed for Bundibugyo.
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Jets urged to sign former Browns, Bills 27.5 sack defensive lineman originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Jets might not be entering the 2026 season as Super Bowl or playoff contenders, but Aaron Glenn is coaching for his job, and needs the team to play better.
To keep his job, the Jets' defense needs to be a lot better than it was last year. While there was plenty of focus on the zero-interception statistic, this Jets defense also needed better production from the defensive line.
While they've added a few players this offseason, ESPN's Aaron Schatz is urging the Jets to sign a former Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills defensive lineman who has 27.5 sacks in his career, Larry Ogunjobi, to bolster the DL depth at a reasonable price tag.
"Sign defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi," Schatz writes. "Ogunjobi would make a good addition to help David Onyemata and Harrison Phillips. The 32-year-old Ogunjobi will come much cheaper than the $8.3 million the Bills paid for half a season of him last year, and he has experience as a 3-4 end."
The New York Jets might not be entering the 2026 season as Super Bowl or playoff contenders, but Aaron Glenn is coaching for his job, and needs the team to play better.
To keep his job, the Jets' defense needs to be a lot better than it was last year. While there was plenty of focus on the zero-interception statistic, this Jets defense also needed better production from the defensive line.
While they've added a few players this offseason, ESPN's Aaron Schatz is urging the Jets to sign a former Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills defensive lineman who has 27.5 sacks in his career, Larry Ogunjobi, to bolster the DL depth at a reasonable price tag.
"Sign defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi," Schatz writes. "Ogunjobi would make a good addition to help David Onyemata and Harrison Phillips. The 32-year-old Ogunjobi will come much cheaper than the $8.3 million the Bills paid for half a season of him last year, and he has experience as a 3-4 end."
16 hours ago
Four Scotland supporters enjoyed an even more memorable weekend than most in Boston as they became what the Red Sox believe to be the first UK winners of the club's 50/50 raffle.
Two father and son duos, Peter and Paul Innes and John and Ross Henderson, attended the Scotland Celebration night at the iconic Fenway Park the night after Steve Clarke's side defeated Haiti in their opening World Cup match.
They bought a $40 raffle ticket between them on Sunday as the Red Sox faced the Texas Rangers and "after checking the number 250 times" discovered they have won the $21,353.80 (£16,132.90) prize.
"It's just surreal," Paul, who has followed Scotland home and away with his dad for over a decade said. "It's not really sunk in."
Half of the winnings goes to support the Red Sox Foundation, meaning the men from Bonnyrigg were presented with a cheque of $10, 676.90 (£8,066.45) before the Red Sox' match against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Two father and son duos, Peter and Paul Innes and John and Ross Henderson, attended the Scotland Celebration night at the iconic Fenway Park the night after Steve Clarke's side defeated Haiti in their opening World Cup match.
They bought a $40 raffle ticket between them on Sunday as the Red Sox faced the Texas Rangers and "after checking the number 250 times" discovered they have won the $21,353.80 (£16,132.90) prize.
"It's just surreal," Paul, who has followed Scotland home and away with his dad for over a decade said. "It's not really sunk in."
Half of the winnings goes to support the Red Sox Foundation, meaning the men from Bonnyrigg were presented with a cheque of $10, 676.90 (£8,066.45) before the Red Sox' match against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
17 hours ago
Former England spinner Graeme Swann heaped praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter's sensational century powered India to a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow, sealing the three-match series with a game to spare.
Kishan played a stunning knock of 125 from just 79 ******* , striking 14 boundaries and seven sixes. His innings formed the backbone of a massive 224-run third-wicket stand with India captain Shubman Gill, who produced a brilliant 154. Their partnership helped India amass 402 before restricting Afghanistan to 232.
Speaking on JioStar, Swann admired Kishan's team-first attitude and his ability to fit seamlessly into any role required by the side.
“He is the sort of player who will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints. The fact that he’s come back into the team and looks like he’s never been away is remarkable,” Swann said.
The former England spinner also highlighted the way Kishan paced his innings before shifting gears dramatically. According to Swann, the left-hander showed excellent game awareness rather than relying on reckless strokeplay.
“He came to the crease and was circumspect for his first fifty, but then took just 19 deliveries to go from 50 to 100, which is ridiculous. It wasn’t crazy hitting or slogging either. He was simply being sensible, picking his spots on the leg side, forcing the bowlers to change their lines, and then playing those gorgeous lofted extra-cover drives.”
Swann felt Kishan's transformation reflected the hard work he has put into improving specific areas of his batting.
“It’s a sign of sheer class. That shot, wide of long-off, is something he’s worked on over the last two years. It was an area where bowlers could shut him down, but he went away, worked on it, and turned it into a strength, which is brilliant,” he added.
Kishan brought up his hundred in only 71 deliveries and ensured India's momentum never slowed. Alongside Gill, he dismantled Afghanistan's bowling attack and set up one of India's biggest ODI totals in recent years.
India then completed a comprehensive victory as Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar picked up three wickets each. Rahmat Shah fought hard with 79, but Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 232, handing India an unbeatable 2-0 lead ahead of the final ODI in Chennai.
Kishan played a stunning knock of 125 from just 79 ******* , striking 14 boundaries and seven sixes. His innings formed the backbone of a massive 224-run third-wicket stand with India captain Shubman Gill, who produced a brilliant 154. Their partnership helped India amass 402 before restricting Afghanistan to 232.
Speaking on JioStar, Swann admired Kishan's team-first attitude and his ability to fit seamlessly into any role required by the side.
“He is the sort of player who will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints. The fact that he’s come back into the team and looks like he’s never been away is remarkable,” Swann said.
The former England spinner also highlighted the way Kishan paced his innings before shifting gears dramatically. According to Swann, the left-hander showed excellent game awareness rather than relying on reckless strokeplay.
“He came to the crease and was circumspect for his first fifty, but then took just 19 deliveries to go from 50 to 100, which is ridiculous. It wasn’t crazy hitting or slogging either. He was simply being sensible, picking his spots on the leg side, forcing the bowlers to change their lines, and then playing those gorgeous lofted extra-cover drives.”
Swann felt Kishan's transformation reflected the hard work he has put into improving specific areas of his batting.
“It’s a sign of sheer class. That shot, wide of long-off, is something he’s worked on over the last two years. It was an area where bowlers could shut him down, but he went away, worked on it, and turned it into a strength, which is brilliant,” he added.
Kishan brought up his hundred in only 71 deliveries and ensured India's momentum never slowed. Alongside Gill, he dismantled Afghanistan's bowling attack and set up one of India's biggest ODI totals in recent years.
India then completed a comprehensive victory as Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar picked up three wickets each. Rahmat Shah fought hard with 79, but Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 232, handing India an unbeatable 2-0 lead ahead of the final ODI in Chennai.
