2 hours ago
Jeremie Frimpong sparked more defensive injury fears for Liverpool after he was substituted late into their dismal 4-2 pre-season collapse against Leeds in Chicago.
The right-back asked to be replaced 13 minutes from time of their defeat at Soldier Field, which saw Andoni Iraola suffer his first defeat as Reds manager.
It comes after Joe Gomez suffered a muscle injury in the first match of their USA tour, a 4-2 win over Sunderland, which has ruled him out for the start of the Premier League season.
Iraola therefore cannot afford any more fitness problems in defence and is hopeful that his withdrawal was just a precaution, citing Frimpong's issue as nothing more than "overload".
Jeremie Frimpong (left) came off late into Liverpool's pre-season defeat to Leeds (Getty)
#injury #Liverpool
The right-back asked to be replaced 13 minutes from time of their defeat at Soldier Field, which saw Andoni Iraola suffer his first defeat as Reds manager.
It comes after Joe Gomez suffered a muscle injury in the first match of their USA tour, a 4-2 win over Sunderland, which has ruled him out for the start of the Premier League season.
Iraola therefore cannot afford any more fitness problems in defence and is hopeful that his withdrawal was just a precaution, citing Frimpong's issue as nothing more than "overload".
Jeremie Frimpong (left) came off late into Liverpool's pre-season defeat to Leeds (Getty)
#injury #Liverpool
2 hours ago
Texas A&M's 2026 wide receiver rotation will be led by junior Mario Craver, who, after transferring from Mississippi State before the 2025 season, reeled in a career-high 59 receptions for 917 yards and 4 touchdowns and is widely considered one of the most dangerous players after the catch, averaging nearly 9 yards after contact.
Combined with redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman, who recorded 28 receptions, 547 yards and 5 touchdowns during his first starting season, and junior Terry Bussey, who has yet to live up to his elite potential, experience will not be an issue, while the offseason addition of Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton, who brings much-needed size to the rotation at 6'4" completes one of the more dangerous receiver room in the nation.
Redshirt freshman and former five-star wideout Jerome Myles, and freshman Aaron Gregory, who stood out this spring as one of several first-year players who could see early playing time, provide redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed with the size, speed, and versatility to keep Craver, Bethel-Roman, Bussey, and Horton healthy and avoid overusage later in the year.
Among returning wide receivers in the SEC, Isaiah Horton's 8 touchdowns last season with the Crimson Tide lead the conference, along with Ashton Bethel-Roman (5) and Mario Craver (4), making Texas A&M the only SEC program with three receivers on the list of most touchdown receptions.
Marcel Reed's focus this offseason has been improving his accuracy, touch, and decision-making in the pocket, especially eliminating "mental mistakes" that led to throwing four interceptions in losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff last season. If Reed fails to reach his ceiling, no one can blame this wide receiver rotation; that's for sure.
#rotation
Combined with redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman, who recorded 28 receptions, 547 yards and 5 touchdowns during his first starting season, and junior Terry Bussey, who has yet to live up to his elite potential, experience will not be an issue, while the offseason addition of Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton, who brings much-needed size to the rotation at 6'4" completes one of the more dangerous receiver room in the nation.
Redshirt freshman and former five-star wideout Jerome Myles, and freshman Aaron Gregory, who stood out this spring as one of several first-year players who could see early playing time, provide redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed with the size, speed, and versatility to keep Craver, Bethel-Roman, Bussey, and Horton healthy and avoid overusage later in the year.
Among returning wide receivers in the SEC, Isaiah Horton's 8 touchdowns last season with the Crimson Tide lead the conference, along with Ashton Bethel-Roman (5) and Mario Craver (4), making Texas A&M the only SEC program with three receivers on the list of most touchdown receptions.
Marcel Reed's focus this offseason has been improving his accuracy, touch, and decision-making in the pocket, especially eliminating "mental mistakes" that led to throwing four interceptions in losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff last season. If Reed fails to reach his ceiling, no one can blame this wide receiver rotation; that's for sure.
#rotation
7 hours ago
Nearly two years after the Paris Olympics bronze medal dispute between Romania's Ana Barbosu and American gymnast Jordan Chiles, the case is headed back to the CAS. After Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court ordered a fresh hearing, Romania initially faced uncertainty over funding its legal defense. Those concerns have now been resolved after Parliament approved an amendment allowing the COSR to finance the country's representation before CAS.
Following the development, Barbosu shared a message thanking those who made Romania's legal defense possible.
"Thank you very much for the support and efforts made to make it possible to represent the Romanian side before the court in Lausanne. I always remain confident that the state fights for its most trusted ambassadors, the athletes." (Translated from Romanian into English using Google Translate).
Interestingly, the post was issued in the wake of weeks of doubt regarding Romania's participation in the reopened arbitration. In January, the original Court of Arbitration for Sport decision was overturned in part, and the case sent back for a new hearing, due to the new evidence presented by USA Gymnastics determining whether it is possible that Jordan Chiles' score inquiry was submitted within the required one-minute period.
When the case was brought back to CAS in Lausanne, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation estimated that defending Bărbosu's Olympic bronze medal would cost around 250,000 Swiss francs for lawyers, expert opinions, translations, a procedural fee and other legal costs. At that time, COSR stated that it had resources on hand, but under current laws, it was not legally able to use public funds for legal representation in international sports conflicts.
#back #barbosu #cosr
Following the development, Barbosu shared a message thanking those who made Romania's legal defense possible.
"Thank you very much for the support and efforts made to make it possible to represent the Romanian side before the court in Lausanne. I always remain confident that the state fights for its most trusted ambassadors, the athletes." (Translated from Romanian into English using Google Translate).
Interestingly, the post was issued in the wake of weeks of doubt regarding Romania's participation in the reopened arbitration. In January, the original Court of Arbitration for Sport decision was overturned in part, and the case sent back for a new hearing, due to the new evidence presented by USA Gymnastics determining whether it is possible that Jordan Chiles' score inquiry was submitted within the required one-minute period.
When the case was brought back to CAS in Lausanne, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation estimated that defending Bărbosu's Olympic bronze medal would cost around 250,000 Swiss francs for lawyers, expert opinions, translations, a procedural fee and other legal costs. At that time, COSR stated that it had resources on hand, but under current laws, it was not legally able to use public funds for legal representation in international sports conflicts.
#back #barbosu #cosr
8 hours ago
The president, Aleksander Ceferin, speaks first. That's the way in a crisis.
Then the natural order: the treasurer and vice president, Sandor Csanyi; English Football **** ociation CEO Mark Bullingham. Male European football executives lined up on the Zoom screen, queueing up to save our world.
But then this emergency meeting of UEFA, European football's governing body, convened in response to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, takes a twist.
Laura McAllister, another vice president and one of two women on the governing body's 21-member executive committee, takes the microphone. She demands real action: a full boycott of FIFA competitions.
Maybe this means little to you — the fact that on an emergency call of 150 individuals actively wrestling with what they consider to be an existential threat to football's future, it is a woman who issues the call to arms.
#fifa #vice #competitions
Then the natural order: the treasurer and vice president, Sandor Csanyi; English Football **** ociation CEO Mark Bullingham. Male European football executives lined up on the Zoom screen, queueing up to save our world.
But then this emergency meeting of UEFA, European football's governing body, convened in response to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, takes a twist.
Laura McAllister, another vice president and one of two women on the governing body's 21-member executive committee, takes the microphone. She demands real action: a full boycott of FIFA competitions.
Maybe this means little to you — the fact that on an emergency call of 150 individuals actively wrestling with what they consider to be an existential threat to football's future, it is a woman who issues the call to arms.
#fifa #vice #competitions
8 hours ago
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who made history with Cape Verde at the recently concluded World Cup, arrived in Chile on Sunday to join Colo Colo after a series of twists and turns that put his move in doubt.
"I'm very happy to be here. And I want to thank the fans for the patience they've shown while waiting for me," the Cape Verde star told reporters in Chile. "See you at the Monumental Stadium." That is Colo Colo's home ground in Santiago.
Colo Colo, Chile's most successful soccer club, announced the signing of Josimar Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24. However, a series of setbacks — including documentation issues and personal matters — delayed his arrival on three separate occasions, causing concern both within and outside the club.
At last, he arrived at Santiago's airport at 8:35 p.m. local time and was welcomed by a huge crowd of supporters who gathered at the terminal with flags, banners, drums, and chants.
Vozinha became the oldest player to appear in a national team's debut game at the World Cup and was widely celebrated for keeping eventual champion Span scoreless.
#vozinha
"I'm very happy to be here. And I want to thank the fans for the patience they've shown while waiting for me," the Cape Verde star told reporters in Chile. "See you at the Monumental Stadium." That is Colo Colo's home ground in Santiago.
Colo Colo, Chile's most successful soccer club, announced the signing of Josimar Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24. However, a series of setbacks — including documentation issues and personal matters — delayed his arrival on three separate occasions, causing concern both within and outside the club.
At last, he arrived at Santiago's airport at 8:35 p.m. local time and was welcomed by a huge crowd of supporters who gathered at the terminal with flags, banners, drums, and chants.
Vozinha became the oldest player to appear in a national team's debut game at the World Cup and was widely celebrated for keeping eventual champion Span scoreless.
#vozinha
8 hours ago
Middle East turmoil, centered on the U.S. war with Iran, is playing havoc with world energy markets. An ongoing dispute over access to the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of world oil and natural gas supply is shipped, is causing prices to surge. This is a boon for South America's oil industry, particularly Suriname's emerging petroleum boom, which was delayed by conflicting drilling results and seismic data. The former Dutch colony is on the cusp of becoming South America's next major oil-producing nation.
Since 2019, Suriname's government in the capital Paramaribo has hungrily eyed Guyana's booming petroleum sector, which delivered a massive economic windfall for the former British colony. Five major oil discoveries in offshore Block 58, which started in 2020 with the Maka Central-1 exploration well, confirmed the presence of commercially exploitable hydrocarbons in Suriname's portion of the offshore Guyana-Suriname Basin.
After a series of delays, beginning in 2022, due to mismatched drilling results and seismic data along with a high gas-to-oil ratio, TotalEnergies, the operator of Block 58, approved a final investment decision (FID). TotalEnergies, which holds a 50% working interest in offshore Block 58, and 50% partner APA Corporation approved the development of the deepwater GranMorgu project. This changed the project's ownership structure. Forty percent was retained by the operator TotalEnergies with another 40% retained by APA, and the remainder granted to Staatsolie.
The state-controlled energy company's acquisition was in accordance with Staatsolie's rights set out in the production-sharing contract (PSC) for Block 52. The company used a $1.6 billion loan from a banking consortium and a March 2025 bond issue to finance the acquisition. Staatsolie's share of GranMorgu will multiply the earnings delivered to Paramaribo, which has been battling an economic crisis since 2021. Indeed, the situation was so severe that rioting engulfed parts of the capital and parliament was stormed by protestors in 2023.
GranMorgu, which will come online in 2028, is a game changer for an economically challenged Suriname. The project's floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) vessel, on completion, will have capacity of 220,000 barrels per day.
#south #World
Since 2019, Suriname's government in the capital Paramaribo has hungrily eyed Guyana's booming petroleum sector, which delivered a massive economic windfall for the former British colony. Five major oil discoveries in offshore Block 58, which started in 2020 with the Maka Central-1 exploration well, confirmed the presence of commercially exploitable hydrocarbons in Suriname's portion of the offshore Guyana-Suriname Basin.
After a series of delays, beginning in 2022, due to mismatched drilling results and seismic data along with a high gas-to-oil ratio, TotalEnergies, the operator of Block 58, approved a final investment decision (FID). TotalEnergies, which holds a 50% working interest in offshore Block 58, and 50% partner APA Corporation approved the development of the deepwater GranMorgu project. This changed the project's ownership structure. Forty percent was retained by the operator TotalEnergies with another 40% retained by APA, and the remainder granted to Staatsolie.
The state-controlled energy company's acquisition was in accordance with Staatsolie's rights set out in the production-sharing contract (PSC) for Block 52. The company used a $1.6 billion loan from a banking consortium and a March 2025 bond issue to finance the acquisition. Staatsolie's share of GranMorgu will multiply the earnings delivered to Paramaribo, which has been battling an economic crisis since 2021. Indeed, the situation was so severe that rioting engulfed parts of the capital and parliament was stormed by protestors in 2023.
GranMorgu, which will come online in 2028, is a game changer for an economically challenged Suriname. The project's floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) vessel, on completion, will have capacity of 220,000 barrels per day.
#south #World
8 hours ago
On the surface, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) delivered a strong third-quarter earnings report with revenue jumping 16% to $109.4 billion, edging out the consensus at $109 billion.
IPhone sales jumped 22% to $54.3 billion, and Mac was a bright spot as well, up 29%, and Apple reported double-digit revenue growth in all five of its regions.
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Gross margin reached 50.1%, which included a benefit of two percentage points from tariff refunds. On the bottom line, the company reported earnings per share of $2.02, which included an $0.11 benefit from tariff refunds, compared to **** yst estimates of $1.89.
However, the stock still finished down 7.4%, cooling off what had been a breakout run in recent weeks, as the company issued disappointing guidance. Apple stock had soared as it got credit for avoiding spending hundreds of billions on AI infrastructure, unlike its big tech peers.
#flashing #down #revenue
IPhone sales jumped 22% to $54.3 billion, and Mac was a bright spot as well, up 29%, and Apple reported double-digit revenue growth in all five of its regions.
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Gross margin reached 50.1%, which included a benefit of two percentage points from tariff refunds. On the bottom line, the company reported earnings per share of $2.02, which included an $0.11 benefit from tariff refunds, compared to **** yst estimates of $1.89.
However, the stock still finished down 7.4%, cooling off what had been a breakout run in recent weeks, as the company issued disappointing guidance. Apple stock had soared as it got credit for avoiding spending hundreds of billions on AI infrastructure, unlike its big tech peers.
#flashing #down #revenue
9 hours ago
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve shared the details of her pregame chat with Indiana Fever role player Sophie Cunningham.
The Lynx stayed atop the WNBA standings with a 108-100 winover the Fever on Friday night, but the game had a lot of off-court attention surrounding it due to Cunningham sparking the women's sports debate.
Lynx coach Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' t-shirt to the game in direct response to Cunningham's comments, having a chat with the polarising Fever star before the game.
While Reeve made her support for trans women clear, she also admitted she had an honest conversation with Cunningham, which basically ended with both agreeing to disagree on the current issue at hand.
"It was great. I think both of us understand that we have platforms. We both talked about wanting to relay things and educate. There were some things about us in common, and some were different, just like any issue. I think it's how you handle things."
#fever #game
The Lynx stayed atop the WNBA standings with a 108-100 winover the Fever on Friday night, but the game had a lot of off-court attention surrounding it due to Cunningham sparking the women's sports debate.
Lynx coach Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' t-shirt to the game in direct response to Cunningham's comments, having a chat with the polarising Fever star before the game.
While Reeve made her support for trans women clear, she also admitted she had an honest conversation with Cunningham, which basically ended with both agreeing to disagree on the current issue at hand.
"It was great. I think both of us understand that we have platforms. We both talked about wanting to relay things and educate. There were some things about us in common, and some were different, just like any issue. I think it's how you handle things."
#fever #game
9 hours ago
Alexander Zverev has arrived at the 2026 Canadian Open as the top seed, headlining a depleted field with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz missing from the draw. Amid the discourse stirred by Djokovic and Sinner's decisions to withdraw, Zverev pinpointed why neither financial incentives nor ranking penalties would have influenced the 24-time Grand Slam champion's move.
After Sinner and Djokovic announced their decision to withdraw from the ATP Masters event in Montréal, tournament director Valérie Tétreault and Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv suggested that "adjustments are needed" and revealed they are in discussions with the ATP to help ensure top players participate in important events.
During his pre-tournament press conference at the Canadian Open, Zverev was asked whether handing out bonuses to participants while imposing penalties on absentees could help address the issue.
However, the German pointed out that such a system already exists, as players who compete in eight of the nine Masters 1000 events receive a share of the ATP's multimillion-dollar bonus pool.
"That's the way it is right now. I mean, it's not rocket science. We get bonuses at the end of the year if we play all nine Masters," he said.
#masters #withdraw #penalties
After Sinner and Djokovic announced their decision to withdraw from the ATP Masters event in Montréal, tournament director Valérie Tétreault and Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv suggested that "adjustments are needed" and revealed they are in discussions with the ATP to help ensure top players participate in important events.
During his pre-tournament press conference at the Canadian Open, Zverev was asked whether handing out bonuses to participants while imposing penalties on absentees could help address the issue.
However, the German pointed out that such a system already exists, as players who compete in eight of the nine Masters 1000 events receive a share of the ATP's multimillion-dollar bonus pool.
"That's the way it is right now. I mean, it's not rocket science. We get bonuses at the end of the year if we play all nine Masters," he said.
#masters #withdraw #penalties
9 hours ago
Meta Platforms (META) has been one of the weaker-performing "Magnificent Seven" stocks in 2026, as investors grow increasingly concerned about the company's massive AI spending. Billions of dollars are flowing into data centers, networking infrastructure, and advanced AI chips, raising questions about when these investments will generate meaningful returns.
Those concerns intensified after Meta's latest earnings report. Meta recently delivered mixed Q2 financials. However, its stock came under selling pressure following the earnings report. Investor sentiment worsened after management issued a softer-than-expected revenue outlook for the third quarter amid the company's significant capital expenditure on AI.
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#meta #earnings #seven
Those concerns intensified after Meta's latest earnings report. Meta recently delivered mixed Q2 financials. However, its stock came under selling pressure following the earnings report. Investor sentiment worsened after management issued a softer-than-expected revenue outlook for the third quarter amid the company's significant capital expenditure on AI.
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#meta #earnings #seven
9 hours ago
Managing Jasprit ***** rah: Every India series missed due to injury risk in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jasprit ***** rah has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a knee issue.
It continues a long pattern of India managing his workload across formats.
His fitness remains central to India's planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Jasprit ***** rah's absence from India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka has once again placed his workload management under the microscope. The BCCI medical team advised the pace spearhead against rushing back, citing the need to fully recover from the left-knee issue he has nursed since the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
#bumrah
Jasprit ***** rah has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a knee issue.
It continues a long pattern of India managing his workload across formats.
His fitness remains central to India's planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Jasprit ***** rah's absence from India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka has once again placed his workload management under the microscope. The BCCI medical team advised the pace spearhead against rushing back, citing the need to fully recover from the left-knee issue he has nursed since the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
#bumrah
10 hours ago
Jessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, and Rafael Jódar have suffered a major setback after their long wait to complete their respective finals on Sunday, August 2, ended in disappointment. The Mubadala DC Open organizers announced that play had been canceled for the day due to relentless rain.
The update comes after the ATP and WTA 1000 events in Montréal and Toronto, respectively, were also forced to delay play because of inclement weather.
Pegula and Eala were scheduled to take the court for their final at 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. However, the match did not get underway until 3:00 p.m. local time after the tournament issued multiple rain delay updates.
The pair completed 13 uninterrupted games, with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2, before another spell of rain forced them off the court. Tournament organizers were unable to get the courts back into playable condition as persistent drizzle throughout the day prevented the final from resuming.
At around 9:00 p.m. ET, the Mubadala DC Open officially canceled Sunday's play and postponed the matches to Monday. While Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala will resume their final from the second set, the ATP 500 final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jódar, which was scheduled to follow on the same court, has been postponed in its entirety to August 3.
#pegula #eala
The update comes after the ATP and WTA 1000 events in Montréal and Toronto, respectively, were also forced to delay play because of inclement weather.
Pegula and Eala were scheduled to take the court for their final at 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. However, the match did not get underway until 3:00 p.m. local time after the tournament issued multiple rain delay updates.
The pair completed 13 uninterrupted games, with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2, before another spell of rain forced them off the court. Tournament organizers were unable to get the courts back into playable condition as persistent drizzle throughout the day prevented the final from resuming.
At around 9:00 p.m. ET, the Mubadala DC Open officially canceled Sunday's play and postponed the matches to Monday. While Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala will resume their final from the second set, the ATP 500 final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jódar, which was scheduled to follow on the same court, has been postponed in its entirety to August 3.
#pegula #eala
10 hours ago
DENVER (AP) — The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart.
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney responded to an NCAA request for clarity about her Friday ruling that granted a fifth year to athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and were not included in the new NCAA rule that allows five seasons of eligibility for Division I players.
That decision, she said, still stands, but has no impact on other NCAA rules, including its prohibition on players signing pro contracts, then coming back to college.
The ruling, as first written, had the potential to upend the upcoming college football season, where teams are starting camp planning on the so-called "five for five" rule to take effect beginning next fall.
Extending it to players this fall granted hundreds a chance to return to school. In the direct aftermath of the decision, some media reports were listing players on NFL and CFL rosters who were signaling they'd be open to returning to school.
#players #year #athletes #eligibility
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney responded to an NCAA request for clarity about her Friday ruling that granted a fifth year to athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and were not included in the new NCAA rule that allows five seasons of eligibility for Division I players.
That decision, she said, still stands, but has no impact on other NCAA rules, including its prohibition on players signing pro contracts, then coming back to college.
The ruling, as first written, had the potential to upend the upcoming college football season, where teams are starting camp planning on the so-called "five for five" rule to take effect beginning next fall.
Extending it to players this fall granted hundreds a chance to return to school. In the direct aftermath of the decision, some media reports were listing players on NFL and CFL rosters who were signaling they'd be open to returning to school.
#players #year #athletes #eligibility
11 hours ago
The Dallas Cowboys were willing to take a chance on edge rusher Charles Snowden — they just weren't willing to wait for him to heal up as they try to improve the NFL's worst defense from 1 season ago.
"The Cowboys have signed OL Sebastian Gutierrez and waived OLB Charles Snowden," The Athletic's Jon Machota wrote on his official X account on Sunday.
Snowden signed a 1-year, $1.075 million contract with the Cowboys on June 18 and was suspended almost 1 month later. Snowden was waived with an injury designation as he was dealing with a groin issue.
"Cowboys DE Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the season, per today's wire," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on July 14. "Snowden, per the NFL, 'is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, including games; his suspension will take effect as of the roster reduction to 53 players."
He was arrested for a DUI in Las Vegas in December 2024 and pleaded no contest in January 2026.
#snowden #wrote #official
"The Cowboys have signed OL Sebastian Gutierrez and waived OLB Charles Snowden," The Athletic's Jon Machota wrote on his official X account on Sunday.
Snowden signed a 1-year, $1.075 million contract with the Cowboys on June 18 and was suspended almost 1 month later. Snowden was waived with an injury designation as he was dealing with a groin issue.
"Cowboys DE Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the season, per today's wire," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on July 14. "Snowden, per the NFL, 'is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, including games; his suspension will take effect as of the roster reduction to 53 players."
He was arrested for a DUI in Las Vegas in December 2024 and pleaded no contest in January 2026.
#snowden #wrote #official
19 hours ago
The world is still not ready for cyberattacks. Cities, hospitals, schools, businesses, and even the U.S. government continue to face mounting cybersecurity risks, with artificial intelligence (AI) making security issues far more complicated. After all, as Palo Alto Networks (PANW) notes, "AI enables threat actors to move from initial access to exfiltration in minutes, effortlessly bypassing traditional defenses."
In response, Microsoft (MSFT) recently unveiled its first cybersecurity AI model: MAI-Cyber-1-Flash. The company also introduced Project Perception, an AI-powered security platform designed to help organizations detect, ******* yze, and respond to cyber threats more quickly.
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In response, Microsoft (MSFT) recently unveiled its first cybersecurity AI model: MAI-Cyber-1-Flash. The company also introduced Project Perception, an AI-powered security platform designed to help organizations detect, ******* yze, and respond to cyber threats more quickly.
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#cyber #Cybersecurity #palo #Microsoft
22 hours ago
The Big Ten and all other college sports conferences are tackling the topic of jersey patches in football and other sports. College Sports Wire picked up some of the latest details on this issue:
"Illinois and Ohio State were two schools that jumped into lucrative deals, and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti was asked about the conference's stance on allowing individual programs to agree to such arrangements.
"'Does it make sense to allow the institutions to do it themselves? Are there certain sports you want to hold back? Should we have a conference policy?', Petitti said at Big Ten Media Days, alluding to the thoughts the conferences had when they anticipated these deals coming down. 'Our ****** ysis and the work we did with our members led to the decision that the conference should review those decisions at an institution-based level. That's where we are. It doesn't mean around championships you might do something different with an additional patch, but the core thing, we think it was best left up to the strength of our institutions, let them do the deals that they need to do and kind of go from there.'"
We saw the Big 12 negotiate a sponsorship deal which included a company logo on jersey patches but had other components as well. That deal, however, did not prevent Big 12 member schools from negotiating their own separate deals. It seems the Big Ten is not in a fundamentally different place. It will be fascinating to see how this issue evolves in the coming years.
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"Illinois and Ohio State were two schools that jumped into lucrative deals, and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti was asked about the conference's stance on allowing individual programs to agree to such arrangements.
"'Does it make sense to allow the institutions to do it themselves? Are there certain sports you want to hold back? Should we have a conference policy?', Petitti said at Big Ten Media Days, alluding to the thoughts the conferences had when they anticipated these deals coming down. 'Our ****** ysis and the work we did with our members led to the decision that the conference should review those decisions at an institution-based level. That's where we are. It doesn't mean around championships you might do something different with an additional patch, but the core thing, we think it was best left up to the strength of our institutions, let them do the deals that they need to do and kind of go from there.'"
We saw the Big 12 negotiate a sponsorship deal which included a company logo on jersey patches but had other components as well. That deal, however, did not prevent Big 12 member schools from negotiating their own separate deals. It seems the Big Ten is not in a fundamentally different place. It will be fascinating to see how this issue evolves in the coming years.
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#sports #conferences #ISSUE
22 hours ago
Zohran Mamdani stormed into office brandishing the banner of "affordability," and almost singlehandedly pushed the issue to the center of today's political debate. Of all the charismatic, 34-year-old Mayor's initiatives aimed at lowering living costs, the one that's garnered the most coverage is his proposal to get Gotham into the grocery business.
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
23 hours ago
Green Bay Packers cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (21) has been one of the pleasant surprises at the start of training camp.
The Green Bay Packers won't have their first padded practice until Monday.
They won't have a preseason game until Aug. 13.
The Packers have had three practices, though, and a lot has happened. Here are some early takeaways as Green Bay gets ready for practice No. 4 Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (CST).
Ever since Jaire Alexander's career tanked in 2023, the Packers have had issues at cornerback. Green Bay may be improved in that area, though.
#benjamin
The Green Bay Packers won't have their first padded practice until Monday.
They won't have a preseason game until Aug. 13.
The Packers have had three practices, though, and a lot has happened. Here are some early takeaways as Green Bay gets ready for practice No. 4 Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (CST).
Ever since Jaire Alexander's career tanked in 2023, the Packers have had issues at cornerback. Green Bay may be improved in that area, though.
#benjamin
23 hours ago
Tarik Skubal is being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers, per multiple reports. Going back to the Tigers in the deal are minor league outfielder Zyhir Hope and minor league righthanded pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.
Skubal is the two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner, having led the American League in ERA in both 2024 and 2025. Skubal received a record $32 million salary in arbitration this past season, and is scheduled to be a free agent after the season. So far in 2026, he has a 2.79 ERA in 16 starts covering 96.2 innings, despite spending time on the injured list due to surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
The Dodgers currently have Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Justin Wrobleski at the top of their rotation, and the addition of Skubal gives them a potent top three to head into the playoffs with. They also have Shohei Ohtani, though he is sidelined from pitching currently, and it is up in the air as to whether or not he will be able to pitch again in 2026.
The return for the Tigers is quite impressive for a player who is heading for free agency. Hope, 21, was an 11th round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and was sent to the Dodgers in the Michael Busch trade. A corner outfielder, Hope is #55 on the Baseball America top 100 prospect list and #25 on the MLB Pipeline top 100 list. He is slashing .293/.369/.530 for AA Tulsa this season.
Ryan, who turns 28 later this month, was also an 11th round pick, though by the San Diego Padres in 2021. The Dodgers acquired him for Matt Beaty, and he made it to the majors in 2024, putting up a 1.33 ERA in four starts for the Dodgers. He missed all of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, and has made just eight appearances, all at AAA, having been on the injured list since mid-June due to a hamstring issue. Both MLB Pipeline and BA have him as a top 10 prospect in a deep Dodgers system, with Pipeline having him at #68 on their top 100 list.
#league #tigers #pipeline #season
Skubal is the two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner, having led the American League in ERA in both 2024 and 2025. Skubal received a record $32 million salary in arbitration this past season, and is scheduled to be a free agent after the season. So far in 2026, he has a 2.79 ERA in 16 starts covering 96.2 innings, despite spending time on the injured list due to surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
The Dodgers currently have Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Justin Wrobleski at the top of their rotation, and the addition of Skubal gives them a potent top three to head into the playoffs with. They also have Shohei Ohtani, though he is sidelined from pitching currently, and it is up in the air as to whether or not he will be able to pitch again in 2026.
The return for the Tigers is quite impressive for a player who is heading for free agency. Hope, 21, was an 11th round pick of the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and was sent to the Dodgers in the Michael Busch trade. A corner outfielder, Hope is #55 on the Baseball America top 100 prospect list and #25 on the MLB Pipeline top 100 list. He is slashing .293/.369/.530 for AA Tulsa this season.
Ryan, who turns 28 later this month, was also an 11th round pick, though by the San Diego Padres in 2021. The Dodgers acquired him for Matt Beaty, and he made it to the majors in 2024, putting up a 1.33 ERA in four starts for the Dodgers. He missed all of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, and has made just eight appearances, all at AAA, having been on the injured list since mid-June due to a hamstring issue. Both MLB Pipeline and BA have him as a top 10 prospect in a deep Dodgers system, with Pipeline having him at #68 on their top 100 list.
#league #tigers #pipeline #season
23 hours ago
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) looks attractive from a value perspective. For example, its dividend yield is a lofty 4% compared to the S&P 500 index's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 1% and the pharmaceutical sector's average of around 1.5%. From a more traditional perspective, Bristol Myers Squibb's 17.5x price-to-earnings ratio is well below the industry average of 25x. Here's why it may not be as cheap as it looks and what needs to happen to change that.
There is nothing particularly unusual happening with Bristol Myers Squibb's business. That is important to highlight because the pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, research-driven, and has a unique patent situation that materially complicates things even for the largest drug makers. The issue is that the patent protections for new drugs are time-limited, but research and development outcomes are unpredictable.
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That's the crux of the problem with Bristol Myers Squibb right now. Material patent expirations are occurring, including Revlimid and Pomalyst in 2026. And that will be followed by Eliquis, which is marketed with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) in 2028. While patent expirations are common, the outcome is usually a material drop in revenue from the affected drugs. So Bristol Myers Squibb's top and bottom lines are going to be under pressure for a bit. If that's the case, the low P/E and high yield relative to the broader sector could simply be Wall Street pricing in the patent expirations.
Management isn't sitting around with its head in the sand. The company is actively looking for new drug candidates. And it actually has some attractive pipeline options in rare diseases, immunology, and cancer. If the company gets a couple of new blockbuster drugs approved, it could easily offset the hit from drugs that are losing patent protection. If that comes to pass, today's relatively low price will turn out to be a bargain.
#signal
There is nothing particularly unusual happening with Bristol Myers Squibb's business. That is important to highlight because the pharmaceutical industry is highly competitive, research-driven, and has a unique patent situation that materially complicates things even for the largest drug makers. The issue is that the patent protections for new drugs are time-limited, but research and development outcomes are unpredictable.
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That's the crux of the problem with Bristol Myers Squibb right now. Material patent expirations are occurring, including Revlimid and Pomalyst in 2026. And that will be followed by Eliquis, which is marketed with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) in 2028. While patent expirations are common, the outcome is usually a material drop in revenue from the affected drugs. So Bristol Myers Squibb's top and bottom lines are going to be under pressure for a bit. If that's the case, the low P/E and high yield relative to the broader sector could simply be Wall Street pricing in the patent expirations.
Management isn't sitting around with its head in the sand. The company is actively looking for new drug candidates. And it actually has some attractive pipeline options in rare diseases, immunology, and cancer. If the company gets a couple of new blockbuster drugs approved, it could easily offset the hit from drugs that are losing patent protection. If that comes to pass, today's relatively low price will turn out to be a bargain.
#signal
24 hours ago
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to undergo a medical in Amsterdam before completing a season-long loan move to Ajax, with The Athletic reporting that the 34-year-old left Barcelona's pre-season camp in the United Kingdom on Thursday after the club gave him the green light to travel to the Netherlands. He will not feature in the Blaugrana's friendly against Birmingham City on July 31.
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
24 hours ago
The Buffalo Bills have needed to add dynamic athletes to their defense for some time. Especially in the defensive secondary, a reliance on drafting corners whose best fit was to play zone coverage led to repeated issues against elite teams, and those issues often cropped up at the most inopportune times — like during the playoffs.
While the team began to add different types of athletes over the final two years of former head coach Sean McDermott's tenure, those players were still playing in his zone-heavy system. Now, a new defensive coordinator in Jim Leonhard has the reins. Will his defense be an attacking, aggressive scheme as advertised? Does that mean more man coverage, more blitzing, or more of the same with a few tweaks here and there?
In today's installment of our "91 players in 91 days" series, we discuss a rookie who has a chance to become a key piece in Leonhard's new-look Buffalo defense.
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Name: Jalon Kilgore
Number: 29
#buffalo #athletes #defensive #players
While the team began to add different types of athletes over the final two years of former head coach Sean McDermott's tenure, those players were still playing in his zone-heavy system. Now, a new defensive coordinator in Jim Leonhard has the reins. Will his defense be an attacking, aggressive scheme as advertised? Does that mean more man coverage, more blitzing, or more of the same with a few tweaks here and there?
In today's installment of our "91 players in 91 days" series, we discuss a rookie who has a chance to become a key piece in Leonhard's new-look Buffalo defense.
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Name: Jalon Kilgore
Number: 29
#buffalo #athletes #defensive #players
1 day ago
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters Saturday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have PCL surgery and is headed to season-ending injured reserve.
Earlier this week, news broke that the 2024 first-round draft pick out of Florida was dealing with knee swelling stemming from the PCL setback he suffered last season. He missed eight games because of that problem in his right knee, and it's proven to nag.
Lynch said Pearsall's surgery will take place in "the next couple of weeks" and that the soon-to-be 26-year-old's recovery timeline spans six-to-12 months, with nine months seeming like a realistic goal for his return, as reported by The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Injuries have been a thorn in Pearsall's side since he made it to the league and have infamously riddled the 49ers for years. Their 2026 receiving corps has already taken a hit, and a game has yet to be played. In addition to losing Pearsall, San Francisco is currently without Christian Kirk, who is battling a calf injury, except that issue doesn't appear as though it'll be long-lasting.
Leading up to his rookie season, Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall made a speedy recovery and scored his first NFL touchdown about two months later. In 11 games that season, he piled up 31 receptions, 400 receiving yards and 3 scores.
#months #surgery #recovery
Earlier this week, news broke that the 2024 first-round draft pick out of Florida was dealing with knee swelling stemming from the PCL setback he suffered last season. He missed eight games because of that problem in his right knee, and it's proven to nag.
Lynch said Pearsall's surgery will take place in "the next couple of weeks" and that the soon-to-be 26-year-old's recovery timeline spans six-to-12 months, with nine months seeming like a realistic goal for his return, as reported by The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Injuries have been a thorn in Pearsall's side since he made it to the league and have infamously riddled the 49ers for years. Their 2026 receiving corps has already taken a hit, and a game has yet to be played. In addition to losing Pearsall, San Francisco is currently without Christian Kirk, who is battling a calf injury, except that issue doesn't appear as though it'll be long-lasting.
Leading up to his rookie season, Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall made a speedy recovery and scored his first NFL touchdown about two months later. In 11 games that season, he piled up 31 receptions, 400 receiving yards and 3 scores.
#months #surgery #recovery
1 day ago
Spain's LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to quit over the World Cup investor affair and other leadership issues.
"INFANTINO MUST NOT CONTINUE," he said on X late Saturday. "That FIFA has withdrawn its proposal to privatise its competitions is good news. But it would be a grave mistake to think that this has resolved the governance problem.
"The confederations, ******* ociations, leagues, players... should not settle for this withdrawal and consider the matter closed. The issue is much deeper," he said.
Infantino said early Saturday that the plan allowing private investors to buy stakes in a new company overseeing FIFA's commercial rights and tournament operations was stopped.
The decision came after a fierce backlash culminating in UEFA's threat to boycott FIFA events if the scheme became reality, and rejections from other confederations meant that Infantino had no majority for the plans.
#president
"INFANTINO MUST NOT CONTINUE," he said on X late Saturday. "That FIFA has withdrawn its proposal to privatise its competitions is good news. But it would be a grave mistake to think that this has resolved the governance problem.
"The confederations, ******* ociations, leagues, players... should not settle for this withdrawal and consider the matter closed. The issue is much deeper," he said.
Infantino said early Saturday that the plan allowing private investors to buy stakes in a new company overseeing FIFA's commercial rights and tournament operations was stopped.
The decision came after a fierce backlash culminating in UEFA's threat to boycott FIFA events if the scheme became reality, and rejections from other confederations meant that Infantino had no majority for the plans.
#president
1 day ago
Day 4 of Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp practices will take place Sunday morning at 8:30 AM ET.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Sunday's practice unfolds.
One Jaguars position group standing out early in training camp (Link)
Issue from 2025 season popping up early on for Jaguars in training camp (Link)
#practices #early
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with some playing time and roster spots up for grabs as the Jaguars look to build upon an impressive first season under Liam Coen.
We will update this article as Sunday's practice unfolds.
One Jaguars position group standing out early in training camp (Link)
Issue from 2025 season popping up early on for Jaguars in training camp (Link)
#practices #early
1 day ago
Each season, Washington fans hear a new name, see a new player in preseason games, and wonder, 'Where did he come from?'
It happens every single year without exception. One of the names Commanders fans will be hearing for the first time this 2026 training camp and preseason is Jeffrey M'ba, an undrafted free agent. The rookie has been given No. 60 by the team. When he is out on the field, you probably won't be able to not notice M'ba because he stands 6 feet 6 inches tall. Weighing 312 pounds, the Commanders have M'ba listed as a defensive tackle.
M'ba is already 26 years old (27 on September 14) and yet is still an NFL rookie. This is because of a couple of factors differing from the typical American path for football careers of high school, college and then the NFL. You see, first of all, M'ba did not grow up in the United States. He was born in France, lived in Cameroon, and returned to France. Therefore, when playing sports, Soccer was a constant. He also delved into track, judo, and horse riding.
At 18, M'ba moved to Baltimore and began playing football. With his size and athletic ability, he was declared to be a 4-Star recruit and committed to the University of Virginia. There were legitimate issues for M'ba regarding Visa and transcripts, resulting in his not going to Virginia but Independence Community College instead, where he played in 2020 and 2021.
M'ba has mysteriously remained a bit unsettled, moving from place to place on his football journey. For instance, M'ba was an Auburn Tiger for only one season (2022), before playing in 2023 and 2024 for the Purdue Boilermakers. His final college stop was in the Dallas, Texas area, where he played for the SMU Mustangs in the 2025 season. In 2025, M'ba achieved career highs of 42 tackles, 5.0 sacks, and 7.5 TFL in his final college season.
#m 'ba #college #virginia
It happens every single year without exception. One of the names Commanders fans will be hearing for the first time this 2026 training camp and preseason is Jeffrey M'ba, an undrafted free agent. The rookie has been given No. 60 by the team. When he is out on the field, you probably won't be able to not notice M'ba because he stands 6 feet 6 inches tall. Weighing 312 pounds, the Commanders have M'ba listed as a defensive tackle.
M'ba is already 26 years old (27 on September 14) and yet is still an NFL rookie. This is because of a couple of factors differing from the typical American path for football careers of high school, college and then the NFL. You see, first of all, M'ba did not grow up in the United States. He was born in France, lived in Cameroon, and returned to France. Therefore, when playing sports, Soccer was a constant. He also delved into track, judo, and horse riding.
At 18, M'ba moved to Baltimore and began playing football. With his size and athletic ability, he was declared to be a 4-Star recruit and committed to the University of Virginia. There were legitimate issues for M'ba regarding Visa and transcripts, resulting in his not going to Virginia but Independence Community College instead, where he played in 2020 and 2021.
M'ba has mysteriously remained a bit unsettled, moving from place to place on his football journey. For instance, M'ba was an Auburn Tiger for only one season (2022), before playing in 2023 and 2024 for the Purdue Boilermakers. His final college stop was in the Dallas, Texas area, where he played for the SMU Mustangs in the 2025 season. In 2025, M'ba achieved career highs of 42 tackles, 5.0 sacks, and 7.5 TFL in his final college season.
#m 'ba #college #virginia
1 day ago
Interested in Intact Financial Co.? Here are five stocks we like better.
Intact delivered solid Q2 results, with C$3.17 in net operating income per share, a 94.9% combined ratio and a 17% operating return on equity despite elevated catastrophe and large-loss activity.
Canadian personal lines remained a key growth driver: personal-auto premiums rose 9% and the combined ratio improved to 88.8%, while personal-property premiums increased 7% despite significant catastrophe losses.
Management views the U.K. performance issues as temporary and is pursuing a 24- to 36-month transformation. Intact also raised its expected data and AI benefits to C$500 million by 2028 and has C$3.7 billion of excess capital available for acquisitions.
Intact Financial (TSE:IFC) reported second-quarter net operating income per share of C$3.17, supported by a 94.9% combined ratio despite elevated catastrophe and large-loss activity. Operating return on equity was 17%, while book value per share rose 13% year over year to C$111.73.
#operating #despite #financial
Intact delivered solid Q2 results, with C$3.17 in net operating income per share, a 94.9% combined ratio and a 17% operating return on equity despite elevated catastrophe and large-loss activity.
Canadian personal lines remained a key growth driver: personal-auto premiums rose 9% and the combined ratio improved to 88.8%, while personal-property premiums increased 7% despite significant catastrophe losses.
Management views the U.K. performance issues as temporary and is pursuing a 24- to 36-month transformation. Intact also raised its expected data and AI benefits to C$500 million by 2028 and has C$3.7 billion of excess capital available for acquisitions.
Intact Financial (TSE:IFC) reported second-quarter net operating income per share of C$3.17, supported by a 94.9% combined ratio despite elevated catastrophe and large-loss activity. Operating return on equity was 17%, while book value per share rose 13% year over year to C$111.73.
#operating #despite #financial
1 day ago
Alexander Isak does not need a marketing campaign. He needs minutes, fitness and goals. That is the reality after a first Liverpool season that never got moving under Arne Slot and was then wrecked by injury. Now there is a reset under Andoni Iraola, and few players at Anfield need it more.
On Sunday in Chicago, the £125m striker is set to pull on a Liverpool shirt for the first time since May. For him, that matters. For Liverpool, it matters more. This is not about hype or transfer fee chatter. It is about whether one of the most gifted forwards in the league can finally give Liverpool the version of himself they thought they were buying.
Last summer was chaos. Isak was training alone at former club Real Sociedad after refusing to travel on Newcastle United's pre-season tour of the Far East. Newcastle were furious, and with reason. A minor muscle injury was given as the explanation, but it was obvious he was forcing the issue. He wanted out, and he was prepared to make that clear.
That push came from frustration. He believed promises had been broken, especially over a new contract that had been expected before the change in Newcastle's internal structure. The result was a long transfer saga and a move that came too late to help either club. By the time Liverpool had him, the season had already started and he was behind physically.
An international break followed immediately after his move on September 1, and more breaks arrived in October and November. Liverpool tried to manage him through a tailored fitness programme, but there was no rhythm to build on. It was stop-start from the beginning, and players who rely on sharpness suffer most in those conditions.
#isak #newcastle #Fitness #time
On Sunday in Chicago, the £125m striker is set to pull on a Liverpool shirt for the first time since May. For him, that matters. For Liverpool, it matters more. This is not about hype or transfer fee chatter. It is about whether one of the most gifted forwards in the league can finally give Liverpool the version of himself they thought they were buying.
Last summer was chaos. Isak was training alone at former club Real Sociedad after refusing to travel on Newcastle United's pre-season tour of the Far East. Newcastle were furious, and with reason. A minor muscle injury was given as the explanation, but it was obvious he was forcing the issue. He wanted out, and he was prepared to make that clear.
That push came from frustration. He believed promises had been broken, especially over a new contract that had been expected before the change in Newcastle's internal structure. The result was a long transfer saga and a move that came too late to help either club. By the time Liverpool had him, the season had already started and he was behind physically.
An international break followed immediately after his move on September 1, and more breaks arrived in October and November. Liverpool tried to manage him through a tailored fitness programme, but there was no rhythm to build on. It was stop-start from the beginning, and players who rely on sharpness suffer most in those conditions.
#isak #newcastle #Fitness #time
1 day ago
Edin Džeko is on the verge of extending his Schalke stay after reaching a full agreement with the Bundesliga club, according to multiple reports. The Bosnian striker is expected to undergo his medical before signing a contract that will keep him in Gelsenkirchen until 2027.
Džeko was seen back in Germany after his time away with the Bosnian national team at the World Cup.
The 40-year-old became a fan favorite after arriving midway through last season, playing a key role in Schalke's promotion back to the Bundesliga. His performances convinced the club to push for a new deal, with head coach Miron Muslić reportedly among the driving forces behind the negotiations.
Džeko turned down several other offers before opting to remain at Schalke. The report adds that the former Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter, and Fenerbahçe striker was convinced by the club's project and the opportunity to continue competing in the Bundesliga.
Barring any unexpected issues during his medical, Džeko is expected to rejoin Schalke's squad immediately and could be available for the club's upcoming pre-season fixtures as preparations for the new Bundesliga campaign continue.
#convinced
Džeko was seen back in Germany after his time away with the Bosnian national team at the World Cup.
The 40-year-old became a fan favorite after arriving midway through last season, playing a key role in Schalke's promotion back to the Bundesliga. His performances convinced the club to push for a new deal, with head coach Miron Muslić reportedly among the driving forces behind the negotiations.
Džeko turned down several other offers before opting to remain at Schalke. The report adds that the former Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter, and Fenerbahçe striker was convinced by the club's project and the opportunity to continue competing in the Bundesliga.
Barring any unexpected issues during his medical, Džeko is expected to rejoin Schalke's squad immediately and could be available for the club's upcoming pre-season fixtures as preparations for the new Bundesliga campaign continue.
#convinced
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One under-the-radar position battle taking place at training camp for the Indianapolis Colts doesn't appear to be off to a great start.
While we know that Tanor Bortolini will be the Colts' starting center, it remains to be seen who the backup will be.
Taking the bulk of those second-team snaps have been Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey. Also on the roster are UDFAs Geno VanDeMark and Josh Kreutz.
Through four training camp practices, off-target or errant snaps have been far too common.
"One alarming item through the start of camp, and even something we saw in the spring, has been consistent snap issues with the backups," wrote Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan.
#camp #colts #taking
While we know that Tanor Bortolini will be the Colts' starting center, it remains to be seen who the backup will be.
Taking the bulk of those second-team snaps have been Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey. Also on the roster are UDFAs Geno VanDeMark and Josh Kreutz.
Through four training camp practices, off-target or errant snaps have been far too common.
"One alarming item through the start of camp, and even something we saw in the spring, has been consistent snap issues with the backups," wrote Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan.
#camp #colts #taking
