9 days ago
Joe Mazzulla declares Payton Pritchard will be key to Jayson Tatum-led Celtics' success originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When you lose a key player in the offseason, the question remains: who fills that production hole? The Boston Celtics do not seem to worry about this conundrum at all. With Jaylen Brown gone, they have filled all the gaps by committee. Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman get to play both ends with hustle. Paul George still has that fringe NBA All-Star quality and can shoot the lights out. However, Coach Joe Mazzulla is looking at a key player. It's none other than Payton Pritchard. The Celtics head coach has all the belief in their guard and even noted specific traits that will make him helpful to the squad led by Jayson Tatum.
For a long time, a few monoliths have described Payton Pritchard. He's been seen as the Celtics' offensive spark plug, or the guy you give the ball to in the clutch. Now, he will be up for bigger roles in Coach Joe Mazzulla's system due to the Jaylen Brown trade.
There are obviously a lot of doubts about Pritchard. Much of it stems from the fact that he's an undersized guard and the running belief that he could be a defensive liability. Coach Mazzulla does not think that way at all. In fact, the Celtics head honcho outlined what made their veteran guard special. Those same traits could also make a big difference on a team centered around Jayson Tatum, according to Jay King of The Athletic.
"He just plays with a chip on his shoulder, but doesn't have an ego. And I think that's a balance that's difficult for people to be able to have. Like, if you tell him he's starting, if you tell him he's coming off the bench, if you tell him he's playing 20 (minutes), if you tell him he's playing 30, the chip on his shoulder never changes. He doesn't need the affirmation to be an elite competitor. And so I think a coach that gives you the freedom to just do what makes the most sense at that particular time," the Celtics head coach declared.
#payton #tatum #guard
When you lose a key player in the offseason, the question remains: who fills that production hole? The Boston Celtics do not seem to worry about this conundrum at all. With Jaylen Brown gone, they have filled all the gaps by committee. Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman get to play both ends with hustle. Paul George still has that fringe NBA All-Star quality and can shoot the lights out. However, Coach Joe Mazzulla is looking at a key player. It's none other than Payton Pritchard. The Celtics head coach has all the belief in their guard and even noted specific traits that will make him helpful to the squad led by Jayson Tatum.
For a long time, a few monoliths have described Payton Pritchard. He's been seen as the Celtics' offensive spark plug, or the guy you give the ball to in the clutch. Now, he will be up for bigger roles in Coach Joe Mazzulla's system due to the Jaylen Brown trade.
There are obviously a lot of doubts about Pritchard. Much of it stems from the fact that he's an undersized guard and the running belief that he could be a defensive liability. Coach Mazzulla does not think that way at all. In fact, the Celtics head honcho outlined what made their veteran guard special. Those same traits could also make a big difference on a team centered around Jayson Tatum, according to Jay King of The Athletic.
"He just plays with a chip on his shoulder, but doesn't have an ego. And I think that's a balance that's difficult for people to be able to have. Like, if you tell him he's starting, if you tell him he's coming off the bench, if you tell him he's playing 20 (minutes), if you tell him he's playing 30, the chip on his shoulder never changes. He doesn't need the affirmation to be an elite competitor. And so I think a coach that gives you the freedom to just do what makes the most sense at that particular time," the Celtics head coach declared.
#payton #tatum #guard
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: England completed a 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan at Edgbaston, but the series produced an unusual statistic.
It was only the eighth three-match Test series in history to finish without a single individual century. It was also only the second such series in England, after the 1888 Ashes.
England's batting was led by Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 62 in the third Test, while Jordan **** scored an unbeaten 59 as England chased down 130 with eight wickets in hand.
The result gave England their second 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan, after their success in the 2022/23 series. It was also England's 15th three-match Test series sweep overall.
For Pakistan, it was their 11th Test series defeat by a 3-0 margin.
England's chase got off to a shocking start when Ben Duckett was dismissed for a duck with the first ball. Emilio Gay then fell later in the same over bowled by Mohammad Abbas.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under serious pressure.
But Root settled things down. He survived a major scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball.
It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Root had another lucky escape when, on 38, he edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
The England batter made Pakistan pay for the missed opportunities. He went on to complete his 110th score of 50 or more in Test cricket, including 41 centuries.
Jordan **** provided excellent support for Root as the pair took control of the chase.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 and helped England reach the target in just 25 overs.
Pakistan had shown plenty of fight in the third Test after conceding a massive 320-run first-innings lead. But England's dominance in the first two Tests meant the series was already heavily tilted in their favour.
Had Pakistan shown the same fight earlier in the series, the contest could have been much closer.
England's fast bowlers were the biggest difference between the two sides.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets. Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles as England's pace attack made the most of helpful conditions.
The batting, however, was less convincing.
No England batter scored a century across the three Tests, making the series only the eighth three-match Test series without an individual hundred and just the second in England after the 1888 Ashes.
Pakistan's biggest positive came from debutant Razaullah, who produced an exciting counter-attack at Edgbaston.
His thrilling 81 off 63 **** gave Pakistan hope and briefly brought the third Test to life.
But it was too late to change the outcome of the series.
Pakistan have now lost 16 of their 21 Tests. Their difficult tour was followed by major changes, with seven players replaced in the squad after the second Test and coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his **** istant
It was only the eighth three-match Test series in history to finish without a single individual century. It was also only the second such series in England, after the 1888 Ashes.
England's batting was led by Joe Root, who remained unbeaten on 62 in the third Test, while Jordan **** scored an unbeaten 59 as England chased down 130 with eight wickets in hand.
The result gave England their second 3-0 Test series clean sweep over Pakistan, after their success in the 2022/23 series. It was also England's 15th three-match Test series sweep overall.
For Pakistan, it was their 11th Test series defeat by a 3-0 margin.
England's chase got off to a shocking start when Ben Duckett was dismissed for a duck with the first ball. Emilio Gay then fell later in the same over bowled by Mohammad Abbas.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under serious pressure.
But Root settled things down. He survived a major scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball.
It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Root had another lucky escape when, on 38, he edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
The England batter made Pakistan pay for the missed opportunities. He went on to complete his 110th score of 50 or more in Test cricket, including 41 centuries.
Jordan **** provided excellent support for Root as the pair took control of the chase.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 and helped England reach the target in just 25 overs.
Pakistan had shown plenty of fight in the third Test after conceding a massive 320-run first-innings lead. But England's dominance in the first two Tests meant the series was already heavily tilted in their favour.
Had Pakistan shown the same fight earlier in the series, the contest could have been much closer.
England's fast bowlers were the biggest difference between the two sides.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets. Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles as England's pace attack made the most of helpful conditions.
The batting, however, was less convincing.
No England batter scored a century across the three Tests, making the series only the eighth three-match Test series without an individual hundred and just the second in England after the 1888 Ashes.
Pakistan's biggest positive came from debutant Razaullah, who produced an exciting counter-attack at Edgbaston.
His thrilling 81 off 63 **** gave Pakistan hope and briefly brought the third Test to life.
But it was too late to change the outcome of the series.
Pakistan have now lost 16 of their 21 Tests. Their difficult tour was followed by major changes, with seven players replaced in the squad after the second Test and coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and his **** istant
2 months ago
Joe Root led England to a 3-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan after scoring an unbeaten 62 in the third Test at Edgbaston. England were chasing 130 for victory but got off to a poor start. Ben Duckett was dismissed by Mohammad Abbas with the first ball of the innings, while opener Emilio Gay also fell later in the same over.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under pressure. But Root and Jordan **** remained calm and slowly took control of the chase.
It was the first time England had whitewashed Pakistan in a home Test series.
Root survived a big scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Pakistan then missed another opportunity when Root, on 38, edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
Root made Pakistan pay for the missed chances. His unbeaten 62 was his 110th Test innings of 50 or more, a tally that includes 41 centuries.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 as England reached the target in the 25th over with eight wickets in hand.
Pakistan had shown more fight in the third Test after conceding a huge 320-run first-innings deficit.
Root said the difficult chase was useful for England after Pakistan had put them under pressure.
"Fair play to Pakistan, ?they threw some punches last night. They made it very difficult for us and in some ways it's a good thing to go through that," said Root.
"Test cricket is not always going to go your own way but to see us actually be quite clinical with the bat off the back of that was good too. So ?in many ways we're better for it.
"Of course there's things we will want to improve on but we ?came into this ?series with a lot of question marks and a lot of noise around the team and we've walked away 3-0 winners so ?in that respect I'm quite ?pleased."
The series came after a difficult period for England, who had been looking to recover from their defeat to New Zealand following the Ashes loss.
Root's return to the captaincy after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket ended with a series whitewash.
Pakistan had one major positive in the third Test. Debutant Razaullah scored an impressive 81 off 63 **** , giving his team hope and bringing energy to the contest at Edgbaston.
England's fast bowlers were once again too strong for Pakistan on helpful surfaces.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets to be named England's player of the series.
"I'm a realist, I know it's not always going to be like this," said Robinson, England's player of the series.
"We know there's ?going to be tougher times ahead. We have some tough opposition coming up and we're looking forward to the challenge."
Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles in England's dominant series win.
England's batting was less convincing, with no batter managing to score a century in the three Tests.
At 2 for 2, Pakistan had a chance to put England under pressure. But Root and Jordan **** remained calm and slowly took control of the chase.
It was the first time England had whitewashed Pakistan in a home Test series.
Root survived a big scare when Mohammad Ali bowled him for 23, only for the delivery to be called a no-ball. It was Ali's 17th no-ball of the series.
Pakistan then missed another opportunity when Root, on 38, edged Abbas between first and second slip. Neither fielder went for the catch.
Root made Pakistan pay for the missed chances. His unbeaten 62 was his 110th Test innings of 50 or more, a tally that includes 41 centuries.
Cox remained unbeaten on 59 as England reached the target in the 25th over with eight wickets in hand.
Pakistan had shown more fight in the third Test after conceding a huge 320-run first-innings deficit.
Root said the difficult chase was useful for England after Pakistan had put them under pressure.
"Fair play to Pakistan, ?they threw some punches last night. They made it very difficult for us and in some ways it's a good thing to go through that," said Root.
"Test cricket is not always going to go your own way but to see us actually be quite clinical with the bat off the back of that was good too. So ?in many ways we're better for it.
"Of course there's things we will want to improve on but we ?came into this ?series with a lot of question marks and a lot of noise around the team and we've walked away 3-0 winners so ?in that respect I'm quite ?pleased."
The series came after a difficult period for England, who had been looking to recover from their defeat to New Zealand following the Ashes loss.
Root's return to the captaincy after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket ended with a series whitewash.
Pakistan had one major positive in the third Test. Debutant Razaullah scored an impressive 81 off 63 **** , giving his team hope and bringing energy to the contest at Edgbaston.
England's fast bowlers were once again too strong for Pakistan on helpful surfaces.
Ollie Robinson led the attack and finished the series with 21 wickets to be named England's player of the series.
"I'm a realist, I know it's not always going to be like this," said Robinson, England's player of the series.
"We know there's ?going to be tougher times ahead. We have some tough opposition coming up and we're looking forward to the challenge."
Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson also played important roles in England's dominant series win.
England's batting was less convincing, with no batter managing to score a century in the three Tests.
2 months ago
There was a single change on either team's practice participation report on Friday with Kansas City Chiefs' defensive lineman Chris Jones getting limited by a calf issue. We'll have to see what they do with him on Saturday's practice and official game status. For the Denver Broncos, having Jones limited inside would certainly be helpful to keep Bo Nix on schedule. However, I wouldn't count on it as the likely future Hall of Famer is used to terrorizing inside.
Here is your full Broncos-Chiefs practice participation report for Friday.
Player
Pos.
Injury
#practice #chiefs #participation #inside
Here is your full Broncos-Chiefs practice participation report for Friday.
Player
Pos.
Injury
#practice #chiefs #participation #inside
2 months ago
Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini have resumed team training after their injuries and are available for the match against Paderborn. "They are fit, healthy, and ready to play this weekend. I can count on both of them," said Kovac.
Konstantinos Karetsas will not be involved after having to be substituted in the match against FC Villarreal due to circulatory problems. Sporting director Ole Book had said of him: "He is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Further tests are being carried out, and we want to get to the bottom of it very thoroughly."
Also unavailable are Emre Can (torn ACL), Filippo Mane (muscle injury), Giannis Konstantelias (torn ACL), and Samuele Inacio (suspension following a red card).
Kovac also had words of praise for new signing Ethan Nwaneri, who came on as a substitute last weekend against Hoffenheim and on Tuesday against Villarreal. "He has settled in superbly. He's a great lad, very calm, down-to-earth, friendly, helpful, and a very good footballer," said Kovac. "In those two brief appearances, he showed that he can help us. I'm very satisfied with him." (cr)
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
#match #nico #paderborn
Konstantinos Karetsas will not be involved after having to be substituted in the match against FC Villarreal due to circulatory problems. Sporting director Ole Book had said of him: "He is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Further tests are being carried out, and we want to get to the bottom of it very thoroughly."
Also unavailable are Emre Can (torn ACL), Filippo Mane (muscle injury), Giannis Konstantelias (torn ACL), and Samuele Inacio (suspension following a red card).
Kovac also had words of praise for new signing Ethan Nwaneri, who came on as a substitute last weekend against Hoffenheim and on Tuesday against Villarreal. "He has settled in superbly. He's a great lad, very calm, down-to-earth, friendly, helpful, and a very good footballer," said Kovac. "In those two brief appearances, he showed that he can help us. I'm very satisfied with him." (cr)
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
#match #nico #paderborn
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Ismail Kartal resigned as head coach of Fenerbahce just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.
Kartal made the surprise announcement in his post-match news conference, stating he plans to never return to the club he also served as a player and **** istant coach.
He came back to Fenerbahce for a fourth spell as manager in June 2026, with the club returning to the Champions League for the first time in 18 years.
Now he departs with the team sitting ninth in the Turkish Super Lig after two wins and two defeats, and after only one Champions League match.
"I have been here three months. From the beginning of the season until today, the training sessions and camps we held with the players, and the efforts of our president, have been very helpful. Those were wonderful days," Kartal said.
#club #ismail #roma
Kartal made the surprise announcement in his post-match news conference, stating he plans to never return to the club he also served as a player and **** istant coach.
He came back to Fenerbahce for a fourth spell as manager in June 2026, with the club returning to the Champions League for the first time in 18 years.
Now he departs with the team sitting ninth in the Turkish Super Lig after two wins and two defeats, and after only one Champions League match.
"I have been here three months. From the beginning of the season until today, the training sessions and camps we held with the players, and the efforts of our president, have been very helpful. Those were wonderful days," Kartal said.
#club #ismail #roma
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2 months ago
Earnings season refuses to end. While others may have had enough, earnings reports are my lifeblood! Well, that and 1,500 milligrams of caffeine a day.
I'm glad earnings season rages on because it gives us the very latest insights on all things AI. This is super helpful information as I embark for the Super Bowl of tech conferences: the Goldman Sachs Communacopia tech gathering. More on that in a moment.
The past two weeks have been bonkers for the AI investment thesis. Any talk about peak AI needs to be tossed aside.
Broadcom's (AVGO) revenue surged 86% year over year in its most recent quarter. Adjusted earnings per share exploded 96%. Both metrics easily thumped ***** yst estimates.
The massive outperformance was fueled by relentless hyperscaler demand for custom AI chips and networking gear, with quarterly AI semiconductor revenue alone tripling to $16.7 billion.
#super #season #revenue #sachs
I'm glad earnings season rages on because it gives us the very latest insights on all things AI. This is super helpful information as I embark for the Super Bowl of tech conferences: the Goldman Sachs Communacopia tech gathering. More on that in a moment.
The past two weeks have been bonkers for the AI investment thesis. Any talk about peak AI needs to be tossed aside.
Broadcom's (AVGO) revenue surged 86% year over year in its most recent quarter. Adjusted earnings per share exploded 96%. Both metrics easily thumped ***** yst estimates.
The massive outperformance was fueled by relentless hyperscaler demand for custom AI chips and networking gear, with quarterly AI semiconductor revenue alone tripling to $16.7 billion.
#super #season #revenue #sachs
2 months ago
We all know that the level of fitness achieved by celebrities we see on television isn't attainable for many, if not most everyday people. And yet, when their sculpted bodies grace our screens, it can still activate a little voice that says "clearly you're not doing enough."
That's why it's so helpful and grounding when a celebrity is actually transparent about the work it takes to achieve their physique, so that it might quiet that self deprecating narrative and help us get a little more realistic about achieving whatever fitness goals we might have. Jessica Biel's recent response to a fan who asked her to share her workout routine is a perfect example of that.
It all started with a clip from her Prime Video thriller series, The Better Sister, where she plays a super fit character …as is evident by how clearly toned s he looks in a backless white dress worn during the show's opening.
Several women have shared the clip on TikTok, while muttering something along the lines of "I need to get back to the gym." One person even asked Biel to share the workout routine she does in order to get that toned. Biel saw the request, and acquiesced…but not without delivering a truth bomb or two.
"Everyone is talking…about the white dress…and I just wanted to share that that peak shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and with your fitness," she said, admitting that not even she, someone who's been notably lean and athletic their entire adult life, who has access to the best foods, best gym equipment, etc. etc., can sustain that look indefinitely.
#biel #little #workout #clip
That's why it's so helpful and grounding when a celebrity is actually transparent about the work it takes to achieve their physique, so that it might quiet that self deprecating narrative and help us get a little more realistic about achieving whatever fitness goals we might have. Jessica Biel's recent response to a fan who asked her to share her workout routine is a perfect example of that.
It all started with a clip from her Prime Video thriller series, The Better Sister, where she plays a super fit character …as is evident by how clearly toned s he looks in a backless white dress worn during the show's opening.
Several women have shared the clip on TikTok, while muttering something along the lines of "I need to get back to the gym." One person even asked Biel to share the workout routine she does in order to get that toned. Biel saw the request, and acquiesced…but not without delivering a truth bomb or two.
"Everyone is talking…about the white dress…and I just wanted to share that that peak shape in that show is not maintainable unless you are living the strictest, most rigid lifestyle with your nutrition and with your fitness," she said, admitting that not even she, someone who's been notably lean and athletic their entire adult life, who has access to the best foods, best gym equipment, etc. etc., can sustain that look indefinitely.
#biel #little #workout #clip
2 months ago
Bitcoin news today shows the price rose more than 5% on September 3 to trade briefly above $82,000, as concerns about a Federal Reserve rate hike eased and Treasury yields fell. Fundstrat head of digital ******* ets Sean Farrell called the move important data worth respecting, while noting Bitcoin has bucked its historically weak September pattern over the past three years.
This is not simply a one-day rebound. It is the latest data point in a debate among strategists over whether the crypto bear market has already bottomed, a thesis complicated by volatile spot Bitcoin ETF flows and a seasonal track record that still favors caution.
DISCOVER: Upcoming Binance Listings
The token's move above $82,000 follows a 25% rally in August, a month strategists have flagged as a turning point after the Treasury Department's intervention in the bond market and ******* istance to ******* an helped lift both gold and crypto prices. Some of those August gains were erased when oil prices surged and hawkish remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh raised concerns about the central bank's September rate decision, before Fed governor Christopher Waller signaled openness to holding rates steady if inflation continues to ease.
Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains roughly 7% lower year to date and about 35% below the all-time high of more than $126,000 it reached in early October 2025. September itself carries an unfavorable base rate: Farrell noted Bitcoin has posted negative returns in nine of the past 15 years during the month, though he cautioned that seasonality is a helpful data point rather than a foolproof trading system. For more on how Treasury-yield dynamics have shaped this resilience, see Bitcoin's macro pressure and resilience, and on the ETF side, BlackRock's IBIT and the current price setup.
#september #treasury #point #farrell
This is not simply a one-day rebound. It is the latest data point in a debate among strategists over whether the crypto bear market has already bottomed, a thesis complicated by volatile spot Bitcoin ETF flows and a seasonal track record that still favors caution.
DISCOVER: Upcoming Binance Listings
The token's move above $82,000 follows a 25% rally in August, a month strategists have flagged as a turning point after the Treasury Department's intervention in the bond market and ******* istance to ******* an helped lift both gold and crypto prices. Some of those August gains were erased when oil prices surged and hawkish remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh raised concerns about the central bank's September rate decision, before Fed governor Christopher Waller signaled openness to holding rates steady if inflation continues to ease.
Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains roughly 7% lower year to date and about 35% below the all-time high of more than $126,000 it reached in early October 2025. September itself carries an unfavorable base rate: Farrell noted Bitcoin has posted negative returns in nine of the past 15 years during the month, though he cautioned that seasonality is a helpful data point rather than a foolproof trading system. For more on how Treasury-yield dynamics have shaped this resilience, see Bitcoin's macro pressure and resilience, and on the ETF side, BlackRock's IBIT and the current price setup.
#september #treasury #point #farrell
2 months ago
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If you're looking for a practical way to teach your kids money management skills and encourage financial independence, consider getting them a debit card.
Of course, your child may not be ready for their own checking account and the freedom to spend as they please. The good news: Several banks offer debit cards designed for kids and teens — allowing them to manage their own spending, saving, and goal-setting — but with plenty of safeguards that keep parents in control.
Here's a look at some of the best debit card options for kids available today.
The Greenlight Debit Card for Kids comes with a host of helpful features for kids and their parents.
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2 months ago
'Keep him away from the sorority girls': Lane Kiffin story from Nick Saban's Alabama days reveals surprising side of LSU coach originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The LSU football program has remained one of the biggest topics ahead of the 2026 season. Since Lane Kiffin was picked up on the tarmac in Oxford, Miss. by Tigers officials, he's been public enemy No. 1 in several circles. Now that he's preparing for his high-profile debut at LSU, the heat has simmered down a bit. That was until Wednesday morning and the timing for Kiffin's haters is golden.
In a Vanity Fair excerpt from author John Talty's book "Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin," which is available on Sept. 15, 2026, we get to see the longtime coach's true colors from a different time in his life. A portion of the book details his time at Alabama on Nick Saban's staff in the mid-2010s.
Kiffin was suspected to be in the midst of a rough patch in life. He was accused of having an affair with his wife, Layla, who divorced him a decade ago, leaving Lane alone as a bachelor-type in Tuscaloosa. But they're back together after their 2016 divorce.
"While Kiffin would not be fired for "banging," off-field behavior did reach Saban's desk. Terry Saban, Nick's wife, had heard through friends that Kiffin, then living separately from his wife Layla and his children who were in California, was out and about on the town trying to pick up women. It led Saban to tell at least one staff member to give Kiffin some helpful advice.
#lane #saban
The LSU football program has remained one of the biggest topics ahead of the 2026 season. Since Lane Kiffin was picked up on the tarmac in Oxford, Miss. by Tigers officials, he's been public enemy No. 1 in several circles. Now that he's preparing for his high-profile debut at LSU, the heat has simmered down a bit. That was until Wednesday morning and the timing for Kiffin's haters is golden.
In a Vanity Fair excerpt from author John Talty's book "Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin," which is available on Sept. 15, 2026, we get to see the longtime coach's true colors from a different time in his life. A portion of the book details his time at Alabama on Nick Saban's staff in the mid-2010s.
Kiffin was suspected to be in the midst of a rough patch in life. He was accused of having an affair with his wife, Layla, who divorced him a decade ago, leaving Lane alone as a bachelor-type in Tuscaloosa. But they're back together after their 2016 divorce.
"While Kiffin would not be fired for "banging," off-field behavior did reach Saban's desk. Terry Saban, Nick's wife, had heard through friends that Kiffin, then living separately from his wife Layla and his children who were in California, was out and about on the town trying to pick up women. It led Saban to tell at least one staff member to give Kiffin some helpful advice.
#lane #saban
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders have been mostly quiet over the past few days, as they finalized their initial 53-man roster and practice squad. After finalizing their roster on Sunday, Washington re-signed 12 players it had just waived or released to the practice squad.
On Tuesday, the Commanders finished filling out their practice squad, signing five players from outside of the organization. Veteran cornerback Isaac Yaidom was the most notable signing, as he could contribute immediately.
While Yiadom and fellow cornerback Terell Smith could prove to be helpful soon, there was one player who could be a steal: offensive tackle Esa Pole.
Pole, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound tackle from Washington State, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. After being initially waived during last summer's final cuts, the New York Jets claimed Pole off waivers. He was waived in October, and the Chiefs wasted no time bringing him back, signing him to the practice squad.
Pole was signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 3, and he made his NFL debut at left tackle the following week. Kansas City's starting left tackle was injured on the first play, and Pole replaced him. He would then go on to start the final four games at left tackle.
#pole #practice #waived #Commanders
On Tuesday, the Commanders finished filling out their practice squad, signing five players from outside of the organization. Veteran cornerback Isaac Yaidom was the most notable signing, as he could contribute immediately.
While Yiadom and fellow cornerback Terell Smith could prove to be helpful soon, there was one player who could be a steal: offensive tackle Esa Pole.
Pole, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound tackle from Washington State, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. After being initially waived during last summer's final cuts, the New York Jets claimed Pole off waivers. He was waived in October, and the Chiefs wasted no time bringing him back, signing him to the practice squad.
Pole was signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 3, and he made his NFL debut at left tackle the following week. Kansas City's starting left tackle was injured on the first play, and Pole replaced him. He would then go on to start the final four games at left tackle.
#pole #practice #waived #Commanders
2 months ago
Following the conclusion of the preseason for the Jacksonville Jaguars, which players received the highest overall grades from Pro Football Focus, and which received the lowest?
Let's take a look, but first I do want to mention that while PFF's grading system is certainly helpful at quantifying a player's performance, it is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluations. It is one tool out of many that are out there and should be treated as such.
For some context around these grades, below is the grading scale.
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
#grades #jacksonville #high
Let's take a look, but first I do want to mention that while PFF's grading system is certainly helpful at quantifying a player's performance, it is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to evaluations. It is one tool out of many that are out there and should be treated as such.
For some context around these grades, below is the grading scale.
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
#grades #jacksonville #high
2 months ago
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Budgeting for regular bills and monthly necessities is helpful, but what about those expenses that only come occasionally? Irregular expenses can be hard to plan for, but a sinking fund can help.
A sinking fund helps you save for an irregular, but planned, expense over time. Rather than taking on debt or dipping into your emergency fund, sinking funds encourage you to save a little bit each month for that upcoming vacation, wedding, or major purchase.
Continue reading to learn more about sinking funds, how they work, and how to create one.
A sinking fund is a tool to help you save for irregular expenses over time. Like other line items on your budget, you allot a specific amount of money each month for your sinking fund. But instead of spending that money each month, the fund grows over time until you're ready to spend it.
#save #time #Help
Budgeting for regular bills and monthly necessities is helpful, but what about those expenses that only come occasionally? Irregular expenses can be hard to plan for, but a sinking fund can help.
A sinking fund helps you save for an irregular, but planned, expense over time. Rather than taking on debt or dipping into your emergency fund, sinking funds encourage you to save a little bit each month for that upcoming vacation, wedding, or major purchase.
Continue reading to learn more about sinking funds, how they work, and how to create one.
A sinking fund is a tool to help you save for irregular expenses over time. Like other line items on your budget, you allot a specific amount of money each month for your sinking fund. But instead of spending that money each month, the fund grows over time until you're ready to spend it.
#save #time #Help
2 months ago
Tonight's White Sox starter, Luis Castillo, was pretty darn good until he wasn't. From 2019-2025, an ERA of 3.48 and a bWAR of 21.7. This year, something's gone off, I dunno what it is; his fastball's ticked down a notch or two, maybe that's it. Happens to all of us eventually. He throws it at around 95 now, with a slider/sinker/change. The slider's effective when it's working.
If you're like me, you think "wait, didn't Luis Castillo play for the Twins for awhile?" Yes, he did — that was a DIFFERENT Luis Castillo. The Twins one was a middle infielder and former All-Star/Gold Glover who was with the Twins in 2006/part of 2007. Mid-2007, the Twins traded him to the Metropolitans for Sweet Drew Butera. That experience was so groovy, the Twins later traded Johan Santana to the Mets for gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I don't know what myrrh is and neither do you. Here is the Twins' Luis Castillo:
So, we went to our first Twins game in a few years last week. It was four of us – Mrs. James had been given four free tickets by a season-ticket holder who was gonna be out of town (taking a kid to college). We asked two semi-retired friends if they wanted to come, and they said "sure."
One of those friends has trouble walking long distances, as Mrs. James does. So I asked here if anyone had some suggestions for a parking ramp that was convenient for people with mobility challenges. gintzer provided helpful information, and the parking situation worked out well, ***** ody had to walk too far. Thanks, gintzer!
After the game, we got in the wrong exit line, and were stuck there for awhile. But, not the end of the world. Our car can go into electric mode for situations like that, so we weren't burning gas. We listened to the radio, made jokes about the other cars/drivers, chatted about events in our lives, etc. Just what you'd want with your favorite friends.
#james
If you're like me, you think "wait, didn't Luis Castillo play for the Twins for awhile?" Yes, he did — that was a DIFFERENT Luis Castillo. The Twins one was a middle infielder and former All-Star/Gold Glover who was with the Twins in 2006/part of 2007. Mid-2007, the Twins traded him to the Metropolitans for Sweet Drew Butera. That experience was so groovy, the Twins later traded Johan Santana to the Mets for gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I don't know what myrrh is and neither do you. Here is the Twins' Luis Castillo:
So, we went to our first Twins game in a few years last week. It was four of us – Mrs. James had been given four free tickets by a season-ticket holder who was gonna be out of town (taking a kid to college). We asked two semi-retired friends if they wanted to come, and they said "sure."
One of those friends has trouble walking long distances, as Mrs. James does. So I asked here if anyone had some suggestions for a parking ramp that was convenient for people with mobility challenges. gintzer provided helpful information, and the parking situation worked out well, ***** ody had to walk too far. Thanks, gintzer!
After the game, we got in the wrong exit line, and were stuck there for awhile. But, not the end of the world. Our car can go into electric mode for situations like that, so we weren't burning gas. We listened to the radio, made jokes about the other cars/drivers, chatted about events in our lives, etc. Just what you'd want with your favorite friends.
#james
2 months ago
More than a week after Hayden Panettiere was ******* ounced dead in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, more than six federal agents reportedly visited her building in West Hollywood.
A witness who was inside the California building told Us Weekly in a report published Wednesday, August 25, that agents went to the residence the night before and had a search warrant.
While questions surround the Nashville alum's death, her rep previously told the publication that people should not feed into what's being said online.
"Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about," the rep said in a statement on Tuesday. "It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss."
"If you have legitimate information that could be helpful, please contact law enforcement rather than turning to social media to speculate publicly about something you do not fully understand," the statement continued. "There is much more to this story than what is currently being discussed publicly, and those closest to Hayden are actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation to help ensure that the truth comes to light and that justice is properly served."
#told
A witness who was inside the California building told Us Weekly in a report published Wednesday, August 25, that agents went to the residence the night before and had a search warrant.
While questions surround the Nashville alum's death, her rep previously told the publication that people should not feed into what's being said online.
"Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about," the rep said in a statement on Tuesday. "It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss."
"If you have legitimate information that could be helpful, please contact law enforcement rather than turning to social media to speculate publicly about something you do not fully understand," the statement continued. "There is much more to this story than what is currently being discussed publicly, and those closest to Hayden are actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation to help ensure that the truth comes to light and that justice is properly served."
#told
2 months ago
Actress Golda Rosheuvel opened up about a less-than-pleasant fan encounter she faced while on vacation following the global success of "Bridgerton," calling the experience "really weird and scary."
During her Tuesday appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's "Dinner's on Me" podcast, Rosheuvel, reflected on the anxiety and loss of anonymity that came with her "Bridgerton" fame.
"It is helpful that we were together before it all went crazy," Rosheuvel, who plays Queen Charlotte on Netflix's romance drama, said of her wife, Shireen Mula. "Sometimes she still holds on to the old days, which can be a little difficult."
Rosheuvel offered up their newfound travel expenses as an example, noting, "I don't want to sound like a **** , but it's things like having to travel in a different seat than we used to. Do you know what I mean? And flying to Europe for £400 now rather than £50."
As Rosheuvel went on, she explained that this wasn't due to wanting a more luxurious travel experience, but out of a need for privacy.
#went #tuesday
During her Tuesday appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's "Dinner's on Me" podcast, Rosheuvel, reflected on the anxiety and loss of anonymity that came with her "Bridgerton" fame.
"It is helpful that we were together before it all went crazy," Rosheuvel, who plays Queen Charlotte on Netflix's romance drama, said of her wife, Shireen Mula. "Sometimes she still holds on to the old days, which can be a little difficult."
Rosheuvel offered up their newfound travel expenses as an example, noting, "I don't want to sound like a **** , but it's things like having to travel in a different seat than we used to. Do you know what I mean? And flying to Europe for £400 now rather than £50."
As Rosheuvel went on, she explained that this wasn't due to wanting a more luxurious travel experience, but out of a need for privacy.
#went #tuesday
2 months ago
It's always helpful in life to take a step back and look at the big picture — and it's not a bad idea when it comes to your finances, either.
The day-to-day management of money can sometimes cloud what's happening as a whole. So, to help you gain perspective on what your spending, saving and investing habits say about where you're at, "The Ramsey Show" co-hosts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel offered up "clues" to determine where you're at in terms of financial wellness.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#you 're #cruze
The day-to-day management of money can sometimes cloud what's happening as a whole. So, to help you gain perspective on what your spending, saving and investing habits say about where you're at, "The Ramsey Show" co-hosts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel offered up "clues" to determine where you're at in terms of financial wellness.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#you 're #cruze
2 months ago
The Green Bay Packers appeared to depart Denver without a major injury, but there were several injury updates coming out of Friday night's 33-13 win over the Broncos.
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, five players are dealing with new injuries coming out of the preseason victory, and receiver Jayden Reed did not suit up against the Broncos due to a personal matter.
The injury updates from Schneidman:
-- CB Brandon Cisse injured his knee on a special teams play, but his exit from the game after six snaps was "precautionary." Cisse said as much following the game on Friday night.
-- DL Warren Brinson, who did not play in the game, injured his calf during warmups. The injury is described as a tweak. An injury pre-game is a helpful explanation for why an important young player did not see the field against the Broncos.
#coming #play
According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, five players are dealing with new injuries coming out of the preseason victory, and receiver Jayden Reed did not suit up against the Broncos due to a personal matter.
The injury updates from Schneidman:
-- CB Brandon Cisse injured his knee on a special teams play, but his exit from the game after six snaps was "precautionary." Cisse said as much following the game on Friday night.
-- DL Warren Brinson, who did not play in the game, injured his calf during warmups. The injury is described as a tweak. An injury pre-game is a helpful explanation for why an important young player did not see the field against the Broncos.
#coming #play
2 months ago
Lewis Hamilton felt much better in the car in the F1 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying, but confidence dented on Friday with tyres being the main culprit, as he struggled to work it and locked-up at Turn 1.
After a low-key return in both F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying and also the race due to wrong set-up choice, Ferrari's Hamilton found something in the main qualifying but could only manage fifth in the end, behind both the McLaren and Mercedes pair.
He managed to beat teammate Charles Leclerc, but his confidence was dented on Friday itself, not giving him enough time to adjust to changes post-sprint as much. He is hopeful still of a better result, as he feels the race pace will be better than the one-lap pace was.
"Yeah, much, much happier with the car in quali, thankfully," said Hamilton to media after F1 Dutch GP qualifying. "But it's not that helpful when it comes to building confidence, it's like you're putting brick by brick, you're putting down building a wall, knock down that confidence that I had in FP1, didn't have it through sprint qualifying, and then I just basically was starting again building.
"But the car was much better and much happier with it. I'm excited for tomorrow." It was not easy especially in Q3 with the threat of rain. The Ferrari F1 cars were struggling to get temperature into the tyres. Hamilton kept on locking going into Turn 1 throughout qualifying.
#much #qualifying #hamilton #better
After a low-key return in both F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying and also the race due to wrong set-up choice, Ferrari's Hamilton found something in the main qualifying but could only manage fifth in the end, behind both the McLaren and Mercedes pair.
He managed to beat teammate Charles Leclerc, but his confidence was dented on Friday itself, not giving him enough time to adjust to changes post-sprint as much. He is hopeful still of a better result, as he feels the race pace will be better than the one-lap pace was.
"Yeah, much, much happier with the car in quali, thankfully," said Hamilton to media after F1 Dutch GP qualifying. "But it's not that helpful when it comes to building confidence, it's like you're putting brick by brick, you're putting down building a wall, knock down that confidence that I had in FP1, didn't have it through sprint qualifying, and then I just basically was starting again building.
"But the car was much better and much happier with it. I'm excited for tomorrow." It was not easy especially in Q3 with the threat of rain. The Ferrari F1 cars were struggling to get temperature into the tyres. Hamilton kept on locking going into Turn 1 throughout qualifying.
#much #qualifying #hamilton #better
2 months ago
Jets quarterback Geno Smith will make his first start of the 2026 preseason Friday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Smith missed the Jets' preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a minor ankle injury.
Aaron Glenn gave his healthy starters a series in that first exhibition game and indicated that the starters would also see action in Pittsburgh. It wasn't clear Smith would be among those suiting up due to the ankle injury. It wouldn't make sense to put the quarterback on the field if he was anything less than 100 percent. The team still has a long time to go before its first regular season game. While these reps can be helpful, there is still another preseason game in a week where Geno could see time.
But since he is ready, this is a chance to work with his receivers to try and get their timing down and build chemistry.
#preseason #geno #make
Smith missed the Jets' preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a minor ankle injury.
Aaron Glenn gave his healthy starters a series in that first exhibition game and indicated that the starters would also see action in Pittsburgh. It wasn't clear Smith would be among those suiting up due to the ankle injury. It wouldn't make sense to put the quarterback on the field if he was anything less than 100 percent. The team still has a long time to go before its first regular season game. While these reps can be helpful, there is still another preseason game in a week where Geno could see time.
But since he is ready, this is a chance to work with his receivers to try and get their timing down and build chemistry.
#preseason #geno #make
2 months ago
Manchester City host Bournemouth on Sunday as they kick off their first Premier League season in a decade without Pep Guardiola in charge.
Enzo Maresca is tasked with delivering trophies at City and his new-look side have had a tough preseason as plenty of experienced, crucial players (Rodri, John Stones, Bernardo Silva) have moved on. Their 3-0 defeat to ******* nal in the Community Shield last weekend was also very worrying. Still, having Erling Haaland and plenty of other superstars around is very helpful for Maresca and City will still be right up there.
It has been all change at Bournemouth this summer too with Marco Rose replacing Andoni Iraola as head coach, as the Cherries prepare for their first-ever season in Europe. It will be intriguing to see how Bournemouth's relatively small squad juggles the Thursday-Sunday grind.
Here's everything you need for Manchester City vs Bournemouth.
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday (August 23)
Venue: Etihad Stadium — Manchester
TV Channel: USA
Stream link: Watch on USA
#manchester #kick #first
Enzo Maresca is tasked with delivering trophies at City and his new-look side have had a tough preseason as plenty of experienced, crucial players (Rodri, John Stones, Bernardo Silva) have moved on. Their 3-0 defeat to ******* nal in the Community Shield last weekend was also very worrying. Still, having Erling Haaland and plenty of other superstars around is very helpful for Maresca and City will still be right up there.
It has been all change at Bournemouth this summer too with Marco Rose replacing Andoni Iraola as head coach, as the Cherries prepare for their first-ever season in Europe. It will be intriguing to see how Bournemouth's relatively small squad juggles the Thursday-Sunday grind.
Here's everything you need for Manchester City vs Bournemouth.
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday (August 23)
Venue: Etihad Stadium — Manchester
TV Channel: USA
Stream link: Watch on USA
#manchester #kick #first
2 months ago
Week 2 of the preseason marks a pivotal point in the backup quarterback battle for the Los Angeles Rams, as Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson look to put on a show against the New Orleans Saints in a joint practice and in Saturday's game.
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
2 months ago
Aug. 26 is going to be a very important day in the stock market, with perhaps the most anticipated earnings report of Q2: Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA). This earnings season has seen a lot of wild share price movements following reports, and I expect Nvidia's to be no different. However, after looking at historical trends, I think there's a good chance for a move in the right direction.
But how can investors come to the conclusion that Nvidia's Q2 report will result in a stock pop? By looking at where the stock has been at this point in previous years.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Nvidia is a far different company now than it was at any previous point during its lifecycle, so looking at its data five to ten years back isn't really helpful. Instead, I think investors should focus on where the stock was at this time in 2024 and 2025, as that is the best comparison investors have.
Prior to Q2 results being reported at the end of August 2024, this is how the stock was valued from a forward earnings standpoint.
#NVIDIA #signal
But how can investors come to the conclusion that Nvidia's Q2 report will result in a stock pop? By looking at where the stock has been at this point in previous years.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Nvidia is a far different company now than it was at any previous point during its lifecycle, so looking at its data five to ten years back isn't really helpful. Instead, I think investors should focus on where the stock was at this time in 2024 and 2025, as that is the best comparison investors have.
Prior to Q2 results being reported at the end of August 2024, this is how the stock was valued from a forward earnings standpoint.
#NVIDIA #signal
2 months ago
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Kara Robinson Chamberlain was just 15 years old when she was abducted by a serial killer. Now, she's searching for answers in cases that have gone unsolved for decades.
The victim advocate hosts the ABC News Studios and Freeform true-crime series "Somebody Knows Something," which takes a fresh look at unsolved disappearances and murders that have baffled investigators. Working alongside loved ones, Chamberlain revisits a cold case in each episode, hoping renewed attention will generate the lead that finally cracks it.
Slain Dad's Daughter Knew 'Black Swan' Ex-ballerina Shot Him After One Call: 'She Killed Him, Didn't She?'
"My purpose was to let families have the mic and show what law enforcement has done," Chamberlain told Fox News Digital. "We want people to have the information they need, so they can come forward with anything that could be helpful. Several of these cases involve children, young people. I have three kids, so I found myself identifying with either the young person who is missing or the victims themselves as parents.
#unsolved #young
Kara Robinson Chamberlain was just 15 years old when she was abducted by a serial killer. Now, she's searching for answers in cases that have gone unsolved for decades.
The victim advocate hosts the ABC News Studios and Freeform true-crime series "Somebody Knows Something," which takes a fresh look at unsolved disappearances and murders that have baffled investigators. Working alongside loved ones, Chamberlain revisits a cold case in each episode, hoping renewed attention will generate the lead that finally cracks it.
Slain Dad's Daughter Knew 'Black Swan' Ex-ballerina Shot Him After One Call: 'She Killed Him, Didn't She?'
"My purpose was to let families have the mic and show what law enforcement has done," Chamberlain told Fox News Digital. "We want people to have the information they need, so they can come forward with anything that could be helpful. Several of these cases involve children, young people. I have three kids, so I found myself identifying with either the young person who is missing or the victims themselves as parents.
#unsolved #young
2 months ago
MASON − In his pre-tournament media availability, Cincinnati Open Tournament Director Bob Moran was asked about the event's goal for ticket sales.
"It's really helpful when you announce Novak (Djokovic) and Serena Williams on back-to-back days," Moran laughed. "Ticket sales are going really well."
Yes, this year's Cincinnati Open is highlighted by the old guard of tennis with Djokovic and the Williams sisters bringing their combined 86 Grand Slam ****** les to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
More: Why you might see a Serena Williams GLP-1 ad fly over Cincinnati Open
Replay: ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
#serena #tennis
"It's really helpful when you announce Novak (Djokovic) and Serena Williams on back-to-back days," Moran laughed. "Ticket sales are going really well."
Yes, this year's Cincinnati Open is highlighted by the old guard of tennis with Djokovic and the Williams sisters bringing their combined 86 Grand Slam ****** les to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
More: Why you might see a Serena Williams GLP-1 ad fly over Cincinnati Open
Replay: ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
#serena #tennis
2 months ago
MASON − In his pre-tournament media availability, Cincinnati Open Tournament Director Bob Moran was asked about the event's goal for ticket sales.
"It's really helpful when you announce Novak (Djokovic) and Serena Williams on back-to-back days," Moran laughed. "Ticket sales are going really well."
Yes, this year's Cincinnati Open is highlighted by the old guard of tennis with Djokovic and the Williams sisters bringing their combined 86 Grand Slam **** les to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
More: Why you might see a Serena Williams GLP-1 ad fly over Cincinnati Open
Replay: ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
#moran #serena #tennis
"It's really helpful when you announce Novak (Djokovic) and Serena Williams on back-to-back days," Moran laughed. "Ticket sales are going really well."
Yes, this year's Cincinnati Open is highlighted by the old guard of tennis with Djokovic and the Williams sisters bringing their combined 86 Grand Slam **** les to the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
More: Why you might see a Serena Williams GLP-1 ad fly over Cincinnati Open
Replay: ATP, WTA 2nd round results at the 2026 Cincinnati Open
#moran #serena #tennis
3 months ago
The conversation around trans athletes and the WNBA has broken containment as former NBA athletes turned conservative media characters Enes Kanter and Royce White step in with a publicity stunt to attempt to play in the women's league.
Gender politics suddenly took over WNBA news last month when Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham shared her desire to keep transgender women out of women's sports locker rooms in a profile at ESPN. While Cunningham's initial comments centered on youth sports, others quickly took the baton to weave a story around how the WNBA itself could be overtaken by transgender women.
Since Kanter and White's ****** ouncements, right-wing commentators have expressed glee toward the pair's efforts to undermine WNBA rules regarding who can compete in its league. But this week, former ESPN ****** yst Ryan Clark had some choice words for them in a recent video for his podcast, The Pivot.
"If we are men, and as former athletes, and we understand how hard it is to get respect in the game, don't make a mockery about what these women are going through. Don't make jokes about things you'll never understand," he said.
"Stay out of it. If you don't have some input, either right or wrong, that could be impactful or helpful, let these people be. Because dudes who could never play who want to make jokes about something that is incredibly serious are absolute clowns."
#WNBA #don 't #former #play
Gender politics suddenly took over WNBA news last month when Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham shared her desire to keep transgender women out of women's sports locker rooms in a profile at ESPN. While Cunningham's initial comments centered on youth sports, others quickly took the baton to weave a story around how the WNBA itself could be overtaken by transgender women.
Since Kanter and White's ****** ouncements, right-wing commentators have expressed glee toward the pair's efforts to undermine WNBA rules regarding who can compete in its league. But this week, former ESPN ****** yst Ryan Clark had some choice words for them in a recent video for his podcast, The Pivot.
"If we are men, and as former athletes, and we understand how hard it is to get respect in the game, don't make a mockery about what these women are going through. Don't make jokes about things you'll never understand," he said.
"Stay out of it. If you don't have some input, either right or wrong, that could be impactful or helpful, let these people be. Because dudes who could never play who want to make jokes about something that is incredibly serious are absolute clowns."
#WNBA #don 't #former #play
3 months ago
After squeaking out an important series win against the Cleveland Guardians this past weekend, the South Siders look to carry that momentum into a new three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Ideally, the Sox can take care of business while holding down first place as the Detroit Tigers and the Guardians bat each other up over the next few days.
The good news is that on top of the wizardry that Mike Vasil contributes to the team, the Good Guys can channel the Pope and those powers-that-be, as 38,000+ fans in attendance on the South Side will be sporting a "Pope hat" from tonight's giveaway.
Standing room only at Sox Park? All for this glorious hat:
The South Siders have their ace on the mound, as righthander Sean Burke makes his 20th start of the season. Burke ranks 15th in baseball with 144 strikeouts while holding a 27.4% strikeout rate, ranking in the 81st percentile among MLB pitchers. Burke's excellent extension while walking batters at a lower rate (7.4%) has helped maintain his dominance over the last several starts. In his last seven games, he's posted an excellent 1.74 ERA across 41 1/3 frames with just a 0.92 WHIP, striking out 57 against just nine walks. The White Sox rank last in innings pitched for starting pitchers, so Burke going at least six innings in five of his last six starts has been helpful to keep a struggling offense in games.
With a lefty on the mound against the South Siders, Will Venable is calling on his right-handed hitters to hold it down at the plate tonight. Chase Meidroth is getting a second consecutive day of rest, so Sam Antonacci will slot in at second base, with Randal Grichuk batting cleanup and playing left. Colson Montgomery is also getting an off-day in the field, locking in as the DH with Luisangel Acuña subbing in at shortstop. Brenton Doyle will also continue to lead off with Meidroth out, and he wasn't too shabby the other day, even tallying a couple of hits on Sunday with a stolen base and run scored.
#south #pope
The good news is that on top of the wizardry that Mike Vasil contributes to the team, the Good Guys can channel the Pope and those powers-that-be, as 38,000+ fans in attendance on the South Side will be sporting a "Pope hat" from tonight's giveaway.
Standing room only at Sox Park? All for this glorious hat:
The South Siders have their ace on the mound, as righthander Sean Burke makes his 20th start of the season. Burke ranks 15th in baseball with 144 strikeouts while holding a 27.4% strikeout rate, ranking in the 81st percentile among MLB pitchers. Burke's excellent extension while walking batters at a lower rate (7.4%) has helped maintain his dominance over the last several starts. In his last seven games, he's posted an excellent 1.74 ERA across 41 1/3 frames with just a 0.92 WHIP, striking out 57 against just nine walks. The White Sox rank last in innings pitched for starting pitchers, so Burke going at least six innings in five of his last six starts has been helpful to keep a struggling offense in games.
With a lefty on the mound against the South Siders, Will Venable is calling on his right-handed hitters to hold it down at the plate tonight. Chase Meidroth is getting a second consecutive day of rest, so Sam Antonacci will slot in at second base, with Randal Grichuk batting cleanup and playing left. Colson Montgomery is also getting an off-day in the field, locking in as the DH with Luisangel Acuña subbing in at shortstop. Brenton Doyle will also continue to lead off with Meidroth out, and he wasn't too shabby the other day, even tallying a couple of hits on Sunday with a stolen base and run scored.
#south #pope
3 months ago
The financial boosters and backers of the artificial intelligence industry like to argue that, for better or worse, the ubiquity of AI-generated content is inevitable in the near future.
For all of us living in the world of their making, we know 1) it's basically been for the worse and 2) it doesn't have to be inevitable.
There are probably some uses for AI that are helpful in some capacity, but for many of us, our experience with the big plagiarism computers is seeing them used as… big plagiarism computers.
Take the case of Phil Steele's annual college football preview. The preseason magazine has been published since 1995 and is a foundational text for anyone covering the sport year after year. Before the advent of our glorious AI-driven future, when you bought a book ****** led Phil Steele's College Football Preview, you could feel confident that you were purchasing a preview of the coming college football season written by Phil Steele. That is simply no longer the case.
As Steele laid out on his site, there are several books on Amazon using his name to sell what appear to be AI slop knockoffs of his work.
#college #preview #computers
For all of us living in the world of their making, we know 1) it's basically been for the worse and 2) it doesn't have to be inevitable.
There are probably some uses for AI that are helpful in some capacity, but for many of us, our experience with the big plagiarism computers is seeing them used as… big plagiarism computers.
Take the case of Phil Steele's annual college football preview. The preseason magazine has been published since 1995 and is a foundational text for anyone covering the sport year after year. Before the advent of our glorious AI-driven future, when you bought a book ****** led Phil Steele's College Football Preview, you could feel confident that you were purchasing a preview of the coming college football season written by Phil Steele. That is simply no longer the case.
As Steele laid out on his site, there are several books on Amazon using his name to sell what appear to be AI slop knockoffs of his work.
#college #preview #computers
