8 mins. ago
Life comes at you fast in Formula 1, and no team is feeling the whiplash of the 2026 regulations quite like McLaren. Just months after celebrating Lando Norris's maiden World Championship victory, the papaya garage has found itself completely on the back foot.
As McLaren desperately tries to claw back performance against the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, the paddock rumor mill is already spinning. According to former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner, if McLaren cannot fix their underlying issues, their star driver won't hesitate to trigger an exit strategy.
But to understand why Norris might be looking for the door, you have to look at the massive technical overhaul introduced for the 2026 season.
The new regulations fundamentally changed how F1 cars generate power, removing the complex MGU-H and demanding a 50:50 power delivery split between the internal combustion engine and the electric MGU-K. This aggressive shift to electrification has heavily favored factory works teams.
McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
#driver
As McLaren desperately tries to claw back performance against the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, the paddock rumor mill is already spinning. According to former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner, if McLaren cannot fix their underlying issues, their star driver won't hesitate to trigger an exit strategy.
But to understand why Norris might be looking for the door, you have to look at the massive technical overhaul introduced for the 2026 season.
The new regulations fundamentally changed how F1 cars generate power, removing the complex MGU-H and demanding a 50:50 power delivery split between the internal combustion engine and the electric MGU-K. This aggressive shift to electrification has heavily favored factory works teams.
McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
#driver
10 mins. ago
According to José Félix Díaz of AS , Real Madrid have temporarily slowed down their attempt to sign Rodri as the club is focused on finalizing the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande .
Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho's squad, the club's hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negotiations with Manchester City.
Diomande's transfer has entered its final stage , with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid , and only the legal and administrative details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially completed.
Initially, the deal was expected to be wrapped up at the start of this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process more than expected.
#madrid #expected #rodri
Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho's squad, the club's hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negotiations with Manchester City.
Diomande's transfer has entered its final stage , with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid , and only the legal and administrative details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially completed.
Initially, the deal was expected to be wrapped up at the start of this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process more than expected.
#madrid #expected #rodri
12 mins. ago
Real Madrid have given Brazilian star Vinicius Junior a clear ultimatum: sign the extension offer currently on the table, or accept that the club will explore a transfer before the close of the summer window. That's according to a report published today on MARCA.
Los Blancos want to avoid the scenario where they enter the 2026-2027 with Vinicius still on an expiring deal, something which could very well be problematic given that the player would be able to negotiate with other clubs on January 1st, 2027.
The negotiations between the club and Vinicius' representatives will resume this weekend and also next week. However, Real Madrid have made it very clear that this now is their very last offer and that the player will need to sign it if he wants to play for the club this upcoming season.
#brazilian
Los Blancos want to avoid the scenario where they enter the 2026-2027 with Vinicius still on an expiring deal, something which could very well be problematic given that the player would be able to negotiate with other clubs on January 1st, 2027.
The negotiations between the club and Vinicius' representatives will resume this weekend and also next week. However, Real Madrid have made it very clear that this now is their very last offer and that the player will need to sign it if he wants to play for the club this upcoming season.
#brazilian
25 mins. ago
Abdoulaye Faye will join Celta Vigo on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with his medical scheduled for either Sunday or Monday, according to Sky Sports. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Lorient.
The left-footed center-back was signed by Die Werkself from Lorient last summer. Before making his competitive debut for the Bundesliga club, he'll now leave for the second time, with the current deal also giving him experience in continental football.
Celta Vigo could face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League next season as they finished sixth in the 2025/26 LaLiga season. Faye trained with Leverkusen's first team and also featured in their friendly games. The loan deal will not have a buy option for the Spanish club.
#season #last #club
The left-footed center-back was signed by Die Werkself from Lorient last summer. Before making his competitive debut for the Bundesliga club, he'll now leave for the second time, with the current deal also giving him experience in continental football.
Celta Vigo could face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League next season as they finished sixth in the 2025/26 LaLiga season. Faye trained with Leverkusen's first team and also featured in their friendly games. The loan deal will not have a buy option for the Spanish club.
#season #last #club
32 mins. ago
Most tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cost hundreds of dollars, and the most coveted seats at dozens of high-profile events cost more than $1,000, according to fans who won the opportunity to purchase tickets in LA28 presales.
LA28 organizers have not publicly released a full price catalog, but fans have compiled spreadsheets with a complete list of prices for all 800-plus ticketed events. The Athletic, via screenshots and screen recordings, has independently confirmed many of the prices, which range from $28 (for the least desirable seats at lower-profile events) to $5,519 (for a lower-level seat at the opening ceremony).
The prices, across the board, are by far the highest in Olympic history. In many cases, tickets to LA28 are more than twice as expensive as an equivalent ticket at the 2024 Paris Olympics — whose prices sparked controversy in France.
The L.A. organizing committee's justification is similar to the one that guided FIFA's 2026 World Cup approach. "Pricing is rooted in heavy ****** ytics and extensive market demand research around entertainment and live sports in the U.S.," an LA28 spokesperson told The Athletic. In other words, Americans are accustomed to paying a lot for sports tickets.
Beyond the opening and closing ceremonies, the single most expensive sporting event at the 2028 Games is the men's basketball final. The top two ticket categories are reserved entirely for hospitality package buyers, who get courtside seats. A Category C seat — in the lower bowl along the sideline or in a corner — costs $3,350.
#prices #lower
LA28 organizers have not publicly released a full price catalog, but fans have compiled spreadsheets with a complete list of prices for all 800-plus ticketed events. The Athletic, via screenshots and screen recordings, has independently confirmed many of the prices, which range from $28 (for the least desirable seats at lower-profile events) to $5,519 (for a lower-level seat at the opening ceremony).
The prices, across the board, are by far the highest in Olympic history. In many cases, tickets to LA28 are more than twice as expensive as an equivalent ticket at the 2024 Paris Olympics — whose prices sparked controversy in France.
The L.A. organizing committee's justification is similar to the one that guided FIFA's 2026 World Cup approach. "Pricing is rooted in heavy ****** ytics and extensive market demand research around entertainment and live sports in the U.S.," an LA28 spokesperson told The Athletic. In other words, Americans are accustomed to paying a lot for sports tickets.
Beyond the opening and closing ceremonies, the single most expensive sporting event at the 2028 Games is the men's basketball final. The top two ticket categories are reserved entirely for hospitality package buyers, who get courtside seats. A Category C seat — in the lower bowl along the sideline or in a corner — costs $3,350.
#prices #lower
56 mins. ago
Picture this: It's December 2033. Puerto Rico's "Huracan Azul," ("Blue Hurricane"), the national soccer team in a country better known for baseball, basketball, and boxing, face off against Scotland in the Deutsche Bank Men's World Cup, brought to you by Fanatics—your home for World Cup swag. Until this winter, Puerto Rico had never qualified for a major tournament; Scotland, meanwhile, had never qualified for the knockout round in a World Cup. As the teams kick off play at Saudi Arabia's NEOM, you idly watch, wondering if an upset will take place.
It won't; Scotland quickly score once, twice, three times. The score is 4–0 by the time the referee whistles for the Michelob ULTRA Hydration Break to take place. It's 5–0 at halftime; Puerto Rico scores a consolation goal before the second hydration break, but the Scots hang three more in the final minutes as the game finishes 8–1. As the game ends, bored spectators streaming out, the camera briefly flashes on the luxury boxes. A grinning Gianni Infantino, the FIFA commissioner, mugs obscenely with the Saudi king and other potentates. History, of a kind, has happened.
If you see nothing wrong with this, you're probably either one of Infantino's staffers or a blood relation. Certainly, Infantino thinks such a display would be amazing. According to The Times of London, the FIFA chief is working closely with Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner (brother of Jared Kushner!) and JP Morgan on a proposition that would all but radically transform the men's and women's World Cups as we know them, and not coincidentally shovel millions into his acquisitive little mittens. The proposal—now roundly condemned by virtually everyone who's heard about it, including Britain's new prime minister—involves creating a private company that would control the World Cups. Each of FIFA's 211 national member ****** ociations would have a financial stake, estimated at around $20 million each. The Times estimates that the company would be valued at around $20 billion.
The report makes for wild reading. Now, stop for a moment. Think of how quickly and quietly this whole thing went from "consultations" to a set of signed, nonbinding agreements. This isn't an idle contrivance, set for a slow burn; banks like JP Morgan and people like Kushner don't engage in that kind of deal. This is a fast-moving plan of action, set in motion before anyone outside of FIFA's holiest of holies in Zurich even knew what was going down.
Suffice it to say: It's a spectacularly bad idea. The pressure to expand the World Cups, to play them every other year, or even annually, would be immense. The arm twisting to turn them into something that would make college bowl season look staid and decorous would be even greater.
#World #cups #times
It won't; Scotland quickly score once, twice, three times. The score is 4–0 by the time the referee whistles for the Michelob ULTRA Hydration Break to take place. It's 5–0 at halftime; Puerto Rico scores a consolation goal before the second hydration break, but the Scots hang three more in the final minutes as the game finishes 8–1. As the game ends, bored spectators streaming out, the camera briefly flashes on the luxury boxes. A grinning Gianni Infantino, the FIFA commissioner, mugs obscenely with the Saudi king and other potentates. History, of a kind, has happened.
If you see nothing wrong with this, you're probably either one of Infantino's staffers or a blood relation. Certainly, Infantino thinks such a display would be amazing. According to The Times of London, the FIFA chief is working closely with Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner (brother of Jared Kushner!) and JP Morgan on a proposition that would all but radically transform the men's and women's World Cups as we know them, and not coincidentally shovel millions into his acquisitive little mittens. The proposal—now roundly condemned by virtually everyone who's heard about it, including Britain's new prime minister—involves creating a private company that would control the World Cups. Each of FIFA's 211 national member ****** ociations would have a financial stake, estimated at around $20 million each. The Times estimates that the company would be valued at around $20 billion.
The report makes for wild reading. Now, stop for a moment. Think of how quickly and quietly this whole thing went from "consultations" to a set of signed, nonbinding agreements. This isn't an idle contrivance, set for a slow burn; banks like JP Morgan and people like Kushner don't engage in that kind of deal. This is a fast-moving plan of action, set in motion before anyone outside of FIFA's holiest of holies in Zurich even knew what was going down.
Suffice it to say: It's a spectacularly bad idea. The pressure to expand the World Cups, to play them every other year, or even annually, would be immense. The arm twisting to turn them into something that would make college bowl season look staid and decorous would be even greater.
#World #cups #times
1 hr. ago
Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in adding Kaishu Sano to their squad after closely following the Mainz 05 defensive midfielder over the last few months.
The ****** an international has established himself as one of the finest players in his position in the Bundesliga and has continued to impress with his performances for Mainz. His consistent displays have attracted interest from several clubs looking to strengthen their midfield options.
Sano is a tough-tackling, ball-playing midfielder who would suit the system Mikel Arteta currently employs at ****** nal. The Gunners believe his qualities could strengthen their midfield and provide another reliable option for the squad.
Liverpool are another club reported to be interested in signing the midfielder as they look to improve their own squad. However, it remains to be seen whether Mainz 05 will be willing to part with one of their key players before the transfer window closes.
According to Bulinews, Mainz 05 sporting director Christian Heidel has addressed Sano's future as the club prepares for the new season, with interest in the midfielder continuing to grow.
#mainz #arsenal
The ****** an international has established himself as one of the finest players in his position in the Bundesliga and has continued to impress with his performances for Mainz. His consistent displays have attracted interest from several clubs looking to strengthen their midfield options.
Sano is a tough-tackling, ball-playing midfielder who would suit the system Mikel Arteta currently employs at ****** nal. The Gunners believe his qualities could strengthen their midfield and provide another reliable option for the squad.
Liverpool are another club reported to be interested in signing the midfielder as they look to improve their own squad. However, it remains to be seen whether Mainz 05 will be willing to part with one of their key players before the transfer window closes.
According to Bulinews, Mainz 05 sporting director Christian Heidel has addressed Sano's future as the club prepares for the new season, with interest in the midfielder continuing to grow.
#mainz #arsenal
1 hr. ago
According to journalist Nil Sola, FC Barcelona are poised to officially complete the transfer of Belgian teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu, with the formal signing of his contract expected to take place this afternoon in the Catalan capital.
The 18-year-old attacker will finally complete his move after Barcelona and Club Brugge reached an agreement and have seemingly successfully exchanged all the necessary transfer documents to clear the move.
The completion of the deal comes after weeks of quiet negotiations between the two clubs.
Barcelona's sporting department, led by Deco, managed to secure an agreement for a financial package that includes an €8.5 million fixed transfer fee. To convince Club Brugge to let the young player leave immediately, the deal also features a 20% sell-on clause.
This means the Belgian side will receive a fifth of any future transfer fee if Barcelona decide to sell the winger later in his career.
#Barcelona #belgian #brugge #complete
The 18-year-old attacker will finally complete his move after Barcelona and Club Brugge reached an agreement and have seemingly successfully exchanged all the necessary transfer documents to clear the move.
The completion of the deal comes after weeks of quiet negotiations between the two clubs.
Barcelona's sporting department, led by Deco, managed to secure an agreement for a financial package that includes an €8.5 million fixed transfer fee. To convince Club Brugge to let the young player leave immediately, the deal also features a 20% sell-on clause.
This means the Belgian side will receive a fifth of any future transfer fee if Barcelona decide to sell the winger later in his career.
#Barcelona #belgian #brugge #complete
1 hr. ago
Texas A&M's 2026 offense will now feature transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton, who, at 6'4" and now 215 pounds according to the latest roster update, brings much-needed size to an A&M wide receiver corps that was completely built on speed last season, as transfer wideouts KC Concepcion and Mario Craver combined for 1.836 yards and 13 touchdowns.
After Concepcion was the first of a record 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going 24th overall to the Cleveland Browns, Mario Craver returns as starting quarterback Marcel Reed's No. 1 receiver after reeling in 917 yards and four touchdowns, including a record 207 yards during the Aggies' road win over Notre Dame.
Marcel Reed's 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions led an Aggie offense that averaged 33.8 points per game last season, but after running back Le'Veon Moss was lost for the year during A&M's home win vs. Florida, Rueben Owens picked up the slack before struggling at the end of the season, rushing for a career-high 639 yards and five touchdowns.
This week, On3's Crain & Cone released their top 10 college football offenses, and while Texas A&M was selected, the Aggies did earn an honorable mention alongside BYU.
"Crain & Crone believe Texas A&M and BYU will do good things on offense in 2026. Last year, the Aggies averaged 33.8 points per game, while the Cougars recorded 31.4 points per contest."
#receiver #concepcion
After Concepcion was the first of a record 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going 24th overall to the Cleveland Browns, Mario Craver returns as starting quarterback Marcel Reed's No. 1 receiver after reeling in 917 yards and four touchdowns, including a record 207 yards during the Aggies' road win over Notre Dame.
Marcel Reed's 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions led an Aggie offense that averaged 33.8 points per game last season, but after running back Le'Veon Moss was lost for the year during A&M's home win vs. Florida, Rueben Owens picked up the slack before struggling at the end of the season, rushing for a career-high 639 yards and five touchdowns.
This week, On3's Crain & Cone released their top 10 college football offenses, and while Texas A&M was selected, the Aggies did earn an honorable mention alongside BYU.
"Crain & Crone believe Texas A&M and BYU will do good things on offense in 2026. Last year, the Aggies averaged 33.8 points per game, while the Cougars recorded 31.4 points per contest."
#receiver #concepcion
2 hours ago
Chelsea want between £35m and £40m for Liam Delap this summer as Premier League rivals chase the striker's signature.
Delap is free to leave Chelsea if a suitable offer arrives after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored just twice in 41 appearances across all competitions, following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.
Despite that return, Chelsea are demanding a profit on Delap this summer. The Blues signed Delap with the help of a relegation release clause 12 months ago, and believes the forward is worth between £35m and £40m.
According to the iPaper, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are leading the chase. Everton held talks with Delap last summer, prior to his decision to join Chelsea, and remain keen on a deal.
Manchester United were former suitors of Delap but are understood to have rejected the chance to revive that interest this summer. United are seeking a forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko.
#delap #Chelsea #league
Delap is free to leave Chelsea if a suitable offer arrives after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored just twice in 41 appearances across all competitions, following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.
Despite that return, Chelsea are demanding a profit on Delap this summer. The Blues signed Delap with the help of a relegation release clause 12 months ago, and believes the forward is worth between £35m and £40m.
According to the iPaper, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are leading the chase. Everton held talks with Delap last summer, prior to his decision to join Chelsea, and remain keen on a deal.
Manchester United were former suitors of Delap but are understood to have rejected the chance to revive that interest this summer. United are seeking a forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko.
#delap #Chelsea #league
2 hours ago
As starts and innings build for Colt Keith as the Detroit Tigers' primary third baseman, he is feeling increasingly comfortable with his glove at the far left corner of the infield.
Keith has grown from a negative defensive player at third base in 2025, according to defensive metrics such as outs above average (OAA), defensive runs saved (DRS) and fielding run value (FRV), to slightly positive in those three metrics in 2026.
His improvements have given manager A.J. Hinch more options to mix and match players in other positions. When Javier Báez, Detroit's ultimate defensive chess piece, came off the 60-day IL on Tuesday, July 28, Hinch mentioned the solid defense on the left side of the infield from Keith and rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle would allow him to use Báez primarily as a center fielder, a position of weakness for the team all summer.
"I'm looking at a much-improved Colt Keith at third base, Kevin at shortstop, which makes center field more of a decision point," Hinch said before Tuesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles.
It hasn't been a jump to the top of the league leaderboards in third base defensive metrics, but Keith now sits 14th in the FRV leaderboard at his position, compared to 63rd in 2025.
#hinch #metrics
Keith has grown from a negative defensive player at third base in 2025, according to defensive metrics such as outs above average (OAA), defensive runs saved (DRS) and fielding run value (FRV), to slightly positive in those three metrics in 2026.
His improvements have given manager A.J. Hinch more options to mix and match players in other positions. When Javier Báez, Detroit's ultimate defensive chess piece, came off the 60-day IL on Tuesday, July 28, Hinch mentioned the solid defense on the left side of the infield from Keith and rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle would allow him to use Báez primarily as a center fielder, a position of weakness for the team all summer.
"I'm looking at a much-improved Colt Keith at third base, Kevin at shortstop, which makes center field more of a decision point," Hinch said before Tuesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles.
It hasn't been a jump to the top of the league leaderboards in third base defensive metrics, but Keith now sits 14th in the FRV leaderboard at his position, compared to 63rd in 2025.
#hinch #metrics
2 hours ago
Ferran Torres' future at Barcelona is becoming increasingly uncertain as interest in the Spanish forward continues to grow across Europe.
What had previously appeared to be a battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid has now expanded, with Tottenham Hotspur and ****** nal also monitoring his situation, according to reports from England, as relayed by SPORT.
With his contract set to expire in 2027, Ferran has become one of the most attractive players on the market.
Barcelona have already informed his representatives that they intend to open renewal talks in September, but there is growing concern within the club that strong offers from abroad could complicate those plans.
Ferran's stock has risen significantly following an impressive season and an outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign, where he received widespread praise for his performances.
#Barcelona #spanish #Europe
What had previously appeared to be a battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid has now expanded, with Tottenham Hotspur and ****** nal also monitoring his situation, according to reports from England, as relayed by SPORT.
With his contract set to expire in 2027, Ferran has become one of the most attractive players on the market.
Barcelona have already informed his representatives that they intend to open renewal talks in September, but there is growing concern within the club that strong offers from abroad could complicate those plans.
Ferran's stock has risen significantly following an impressive season and an outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign, where he received widespread praise for his performances.
#Barcelona #spanish #Europe
2 hours ago
The Daniel Boone Little League 12U All-Stars will represent Missouri in the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament after winning the state championship with a 6-0 victory over Webb City in Columbia.
The Columbia-based team completed a 3-0 run through the state tournament, according to a community announcement. Daniel Boone allowed only one run across three games and outscored opponents 30-1 on its way to the ***** le.
The state championship sends Daniel Boone to Whitestown, Indiana, for the Midwest Region Tournament, scheduled for Aug. 7-14. The regional winner advances to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
It marks the first time a Daniel Boone baseball team has reached the regional tournament since 2021. The appearance comes after the Daniel Boone Softball All-Stars also advanced to a regional tournament earlier this summer. Daniel Boone's most recent trip to the Little League Baseball World Series came in 2006.
"These kids earned every bit of this — three games, one run allowed and a state championship," said Jeremy Bexten, manager of the DBLL 12U All-Stars. "Now they get to wear Daniel Boone across their chests and represent the entire state of Missouri on a national stage. We are thrilled for them. This is a group that has worked for this since they were little kids on these fields, and our whole community is going to be behind them every inning."
#state #stars
The Columbia-based team completed a 3-0 run through the state tournament, according to a community announcement. Daniel Boone allowed only one run across three games and outscored opponents 30-1 on its way to the ***** le.
The state championship sends Daniel Boone to Whitestown, Indiana, for the Midwest Region Tournament, scheduled for Aug. 7-14. The regional winner advances to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
It marks the first time a Daniel Boone baseball team has reached the regional tournament since 2021. The appearance comes after the Daniel Boone Softball All-Stars also advanced to a regional tournament earlier this summer. Daniel Boone's most recent trip to the Little League Baseball World Series came in 2006.
"These kids earned every bit of this — three games, one run allowed and a state championship," said Jeremy Bexten, manager of the DBLL 12U All-Stars. "Now they get to wear Daniel Boone across their chests and represent the entire state of Missouri on a national stage. We are thrilled for them. This is a group that has worked for this since they were little kids on these fields, and our whole community is going to be behind them every inning."
#state #stars
2 hours ago
The International Women's Baseball Center reported that the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Rockford drew 15,710 fans during its 15-game run at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, helping generate momentum for future women's baseball events in the region.
The tournament also helped attract Baseball for All Nationals and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Reunion to Rockford, according to a community announcement. Organizers estimate the combined economic impact of those events will exceed $3 million.
The International Women's Baseball Center hosted the group stage of the World Baseball Softball Confederation Women's Baseball World Cup with the WBSC and presenting sponsor GoRockford. Organizers said the event brought visitors from five continents and marked the first time the championship was held in Illinois.
"We were proud to partner with the WBSC to welcome the world's best women's baseball players and fans to our community," Kat Williams, CEO of the International Women's Baseball Center, said in a statement. "Together, we showed how women's baseball can bring communities together and build lasting momentum for the sport."
The United States finished the tournament undefeated at 5-0 and secured a berth in the Women's Baseball World Cup Finals, scheduled for July 19-25, 2027, at Rivets Stadium. Australia, which finished 4-1, and Canada, which finished 3-2, also advanced.
#international #finished #rivets
The tournament also helped attract Baseball for All Nationals and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Reunion to Rockford, according to a community announcement. Organizers estimate the combined economic impact of those events will exceed $3 million.
The International Women's Baseball Center hosted the group stage of the World Baseball Softball Confederation Women's Baseball World Cup with the WBSC and presenting sponsor GoRockford. Organizers said the event brought visitors from five continents and marked the first time the championship was held in Illinois.
"We were proud to partner with the WBSC to welcome the world's best women's baseball players and fans to our community," Kat Williams, CEO of the International Women's Baseball Center, said in a statement. "Together, we showed how women's baseball can bring communities together and build lasting momentum for the sport."
The United States finished the tournament undefeated at 5-0 and secured a berth in the Women's Baseball World Cup Finals, scheduled for July 19-25, 2027, at Rivets Stadium. Australia, which finished 4-1, and Canada, which finished 3-2, also advanced.
#international #finished #rivets
2 hours ago
According to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid have temporarily slowed their pursuit of Rodri as the club concentrates on finalising the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
While the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for Jose Mourinho's squad, club officials have decided to complete the Ivorian's arrival before reopening negotiations with Manchester City.
The transfer of Diomande has entered its final stages, with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has accepted a five-year contract with Real Madrid, and only the final legal and administrative details remain before the move can be officially completed.
The original expectation was that the deal would be wrapped up earlier this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process longer than anticipated.
#final #felix
While the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for Jose Mourinho's squad, club officials have decided to complete the Ivorian's arrival before reopening negotiations with Manchester City.
The transfer of Diomande has entered its final stages, with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has accepted a five-year contract with Real Madrid, and only the final legal and administrative details remain before the move can be officially completed.
The original expectation was that the deal would be wrapped up earlier this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process longer than anticipated.
#final #felix
2 hours ago
Manchester United are preparing an offer for Lewis Hall as the club look to capitalise on the uncertainty at Newcastle United.
Manchester United have a long-standing interest in Hall and are ready to test Newcastle's resolve with a bid.
It's a summer of transition at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe set to step down from his role as manager after five years, and Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle due to replace him. Newcastle have sold key figures in Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to leave for **** nal.
The Magpies have focused on youthful recruitment, and Manchester United are now seeking to exploit their rebuild with a bid for Hall. The Red Devils view the 21-year-old as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and are preparing a proposal for the £60m-rated defender, according to TEAMtalk.
Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has emerged as one of the leading alternatives, if a deal for Hall cannot be done.
#eddie
Manchester United have a long-standing interest in Hall and are ready to test Newcastle's resolve with a bid.
It's a summer of transition at Newcastle, with Eddie Howe set to step down from his role as manager after five years, and Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle due to replace him. Newcastle have sold key figures in Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while Bruno Guimaraes is expected to leave for **** nal.
The Magpies have focused on youthful recruitment, and Manchester United are now seeking to exploit their rebuild with a bid for Hall. The Red Devils view the 21-year-old as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw and are preparing a proposal for the £60m-rated defender, according to TEAMtalk.
Racing Santander teenager Jorge Salinas has emerged as one of the leading alternatives, if a deal for Hall cannot be done.
#eddie
3 hours ago
A radical shift shook up the Kennedy football program prior to the 2025 season. Jarrod Rogers took over as head coach less than a month before the opener.
Another big change happened this offseason, with the Knights moving to one of the Super Football Conference's developmental divisions, the Ivy Gold.
Despite all this, the biggest news involving Paterson football could be yet to come.
Both Kennedy and rival Eastside have released their 2026 schedules. As of July 31, their annual Thanksgiving holiday clash is not on the docket.
According to Rogers, "They're still saying it's in negotiation."
#kennedy #super
Another big change happened this offseason, with the Knights moving to one of the Super Football Conference's developmental divisions, the Ivy Gold.
Despite all this, the biggest news involving Paterson football could be yet to come.
Both Kennedy and rival Eastside have released their 2026 schedules. As of July 31, their annual Thanksgiving holiday clash is not on the docket.
According to Rogers, "They're still saying it's in negotiation."
#kennedy #super
3 hours ago
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Arsenal have again been linked with Maxi Araújo, after reports in Portugal claimed the Sporting CP wide player has been offered to both the Gunners and Liverpool as his representatives explore the possibility of a move to the Premier League.
Araújo has reportedly been admired by leading English clubs since last season and, according to reports, his representatives have informed ***** nal and Liverpool that the Uruguay international is keen to play in England and would be open to a transfer.
According to The S*n, the player's agents have taken advantage of interest generated by his performances last season, along with his displays at the World Cup, where he scored twice and registered an ***** ist despite Uruguay failing to progress beyond the group stage.
Correio da Manha
#Liverpool #according #pantling
Arsenal have again been linked with Maxi Araújo, after reports in Portugal claimed the Sporting CP wide player has been offered to both the Gunners and Liverpool as his representatives explore the possibility of a move to the Premier League.
Araújo has reportedly been admired by leading English clubs since last season and, according to reports, his representatives have informed ***** nal and Liverpool that the Uruguay international is keen to play in England and would be open to a transfer.
According to The S*n, the player's agents have taken advantage of interest generated by his performances last season, along with his displays at the World Cup, where he scored twice and registered an ***** ist despite Uruguay failing to progress beyond the group stage.
Correio da Manha
#Liverpool #according #pantling
3 hours ago
Everton want to sign Ethan Nwaneri from ***** nal this summer following his loan spell at Olympique Marseille during the second half of last season.
Nwaneri has been one of the best players promoted from the ***** nal academy in recent years, and his time in France provided him with valuable first-team experience. The attacker is regarded as a talented player who could make the Gunners an even stronger side if he reaches his full potential.
Despite his potential, Nwaneri could struggle for regular game time at ***** nal again this season because of the competition for places. The Gunners are aware of the situation and have been linked with allowing him to leave on loan once more so that he can continue his development.
According to Football Insider, Everton are now considering a move to make the youngster part of their squad this summer. The Merseyside club believe he could strengthen their attacking options and provide quality for the future.
Everton are not the only club monitoring the ***** nal youngster. Fulham, RB Leipzig and AC Milan are also reported to be interested in signing him on a permanent transfer during this transfer window, increasing the competition for his signature.
#everton #gunners #loan
Nwaneri has been one of the best players promoted from the ***** nal academy in recent years, and his time in France provided him with valuable first-team experience. The attacker is regarded as a talented player who could make the Gunners an even stronger side if he reaches his full potential.
Despite his potential, Nwaneri could struggle for regular game time at ***** nal again this season because of the competition for places. The Gunners are aware of the situation and have been linked with allowing him to leave on loan once more so that he can continue his development.
According to Football Insider, Everton are now considering a move to make the youngster part of their squad this summer. The Merseyside club believe he could strengthen their attacking options and provide quality for the future.
Everton are not the only club monitoring the ***** nal youngster. Fulham, RB Leipzig and AC Milan are also reported to be interested in signing him on a permanent transfer during this transfer window, increasing the competition for his signature.
#everton #gunners #loan
3 hours ago
Cristian Romero remains one of the most closely watched defenders on the transfer market, with his future at Tottenham increasingly uncertain.
According to SPORT, Barcelona continue to monitor the Argentine international's situation, although any move for the centre-back would still depend on departures in Hansi Flick's defensive unit before the club can make a formal approach.
Meanwhile, comments from Tottenham manager Francesco De Zerbi have fuelled speculation that Romero's time in North London may be coming to an end.
Speaking about Romero's future, De Zerbi praised the defender's professionalism and commitment throughout his time under the Italian coach.
"Romero was incredible with me. Top level. His behaviour and his respect were outstanding," De Zerbi said.
#zerbi #time #argentine
According to SPORT, Barcelona continue to monitor the Argentine international's situation, although any move for the centre-back would still depend on departures in Hansi Flick's defensive unit before the club can make a formal approach.
Meanwhile, comments from Tottenham manager Francesco De Zerbi have fuelled speculation that Romero's time in North London may be coming to an end.
Speaking about Romero's future, De Zerbi praised the defender's professionalism and commitment throughout his time under the Italian coach.
"Romero was incredible with me. Top level. His behaviour and his respect were outstanding," De Zerbi said.
#zerbi #time #argentine
3 hours ago
PSG have no interest in making a move for AFC Bournemouth winger Rayan (19), according to Le Parisien. The Brazilian international was rumoured to be of interest for the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners, but those rumours have been quashed by the Ligue 1 champions. PSG had an interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé, but the Ivory Coast international appears destined to join José Mourinho's Real Madrid side.
More movement is expected for PSG to bolster Luis Enrique's attacking options until the end of the summer transfer window. Les Parisiens have reached a €50m agreement with Ligue 1 rivals AS Monaco to sign Maghnes Akliouche. The versatile France international is expected to replace Lee Kang-in – who joined Atlético de Madrid in a €40m move – and bring competition for the right-winger to Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola.
However, the latter could be sold with Liverpool expressing an interest. The Reds are expected to submit a bid to PSG. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 champions also need a back-up striker after parting ways with Gonçalo Ramos. 2026 World Cup winner Ferran Torres and Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere are billed as the favourites to bring depth.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#champions #international #back
More movement is expected for PSG to bolster Luis Enrique's attacking options until the end of the summer transfer window. Les Parisiens have reached a €50m agreement with Ligue 1 rivals AS Monaco to sign Maghnes Akliouche. The versatile France international is expected to replace Lee Kang-in – who joined Atlético de Madrid in a €40m move – and bring competition for the right-winger to Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola.
However, the latter could be sold with Liverpool expressing an interest. The Reds are expected to submit a bid to PSG. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 champions also need a back-up striker after parting ways with Gonçalo Ramos. 2026 World Cup winner Ferran Torres and Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere are billed as the favourites to bring depth.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#champions #international #back
4 hours ago
Manchester City's summer has the feel of a club trying to choreograph renewal without surrendering control. According to talkSPORT, City have "agreed terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi", a significant step in a move that says much about where the Premier League side see their future.
The 19-year-old Lille midfielder has emerged as one of the market's most coveted young players, and City are reportedly "in advanced talks with Lille to sign the breakout World Cup star". That wording matters. It frames Bouaddi as more than a prospect, he is being pursued as a player ready to alter the direction of an elite midfield.
Lille are said to want €100million, which the original report notes is £86m, though "they are willing to discount the price if a loan or pre-agreement can be reached with City". City's preference, however, "is to sign and keep him". That is the language of conviction. Clubs do not usually insist on immediate possession unless they believe the adaptation curve can be shortened.
There is, too, the wider context of competition. "Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also understood to have shown interest in Bouaddi." In this sort of market, securing personal terms early can be as valuable as negotiating the fee itself.
The most intriguing strand is what Bouaddi's arrival could mean elsewhere. talkSPORT reports that "a deal for Bouaddi could lead to Rodri leaving City for Real Madrid." It adds that Madrid "have opened initial talks" and that Rodri "has made it clear that he wants to move". If true, City are not merely adding depth, they are preparing for succession at the game's most delicate position.
#lille #talksport
The 19-year-old Lille midfielder has emerged as one of the market's most coveted young players, and City are reportedly "in advanced talks with Lille to sign the breakout World Cup star". That wording matters. It frames Bouaddi as more than a prospect, he is being pursued as a player ready to alter the direction of an elite midfield.
Lille are said to want €100million, which the original report notes is £86m, though "they are willing to discount the price if a loan or pre-agreement can be reached with City". City's preference, however, "is to sign and keep him". That is the language of conviction. Clubs do not usually insist on immediate possession unless they believe the adaptation curve can be shortened.
There is, too, the wider context of competition. "Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also understood to have shown interest in Bouaddi." In this sort of market, securing personal terms early can be as valuable as negotiating the fee itself.
The most intriguing strand is what Bouaddi's arrival could mean elsewhere. talkSPORT reports that "a deal for Bouaddi could lead to Rodri leaving City for Real Madrid." It adds that Madrid "have opened initial talks" and that Rodri "has made it clear that he wants to move". If true, City are not merely adding depth, they are preparing for succession at the game's most delicate position.
#lille #talksport
4 hours ago
By Eduardo Baptista
BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese academic papers and patents.
The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S. AI models as a shortcut to developing specialised systems of their own, despite Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to advanced chips and other strategic technologies.
The documents show widespread use of a technique known as "model distillation," in which outputs from a powerful AI system are used to train smaller, specialised models that can be deployed locally without the enormous computing requirements needed to build frontier AI systems from scratch.
Reuters' review, which included research compiled by the Washington-based Jamestown Foundation and shared exclusively with the news agency, showed distillation is widely used by researchers linked to the People's Liberation Army and other military institutions.
#models #systems #researchers
BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese academic papers and patents.
The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S. AI models as a shortcut to developing specialised systems of their own, despite Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to advanced chips and other strategic technologies.
The documents show widespread use of a technique known as "model distillation," in which outputs from a powerful AI system are used to train smaller, specialised models that can be deployed locally without the enormous computing requirements needed to build frontier AI systems from scratch.
Reuters' review, which included research compiled by the Washington-based Jamestown Foundation and shared exclusively with the news agency, showed distillation is widely used by researchers linked to the People's Liberation Army and other military institutions.
#models #systems #researchers
6 hours ago
By Nora Eckert
DETROIT, July 30 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in a town hall on Thursday that the company is preparing for the possibility that Chinese automakers could enter the American market in the next five to 10 years, even though the country has erected numerous trade barriers to cars from China, according to three people who viewed the meeting.
Farley has been among the most vocal about how competitive Chinese auto giants like BYD are in the industry. Ford is preparing to roll out a family of affordable electric vehicles that it engineered from the ground up to match the cost and efficiency of the Chinese companies.
The Ford chief, along with other senior leaders, said in a question-and-answer portion of the town hall that it is more likely Chinese companies would enter the market at the latter end of that range. The comments come as the U.S. Senate is pushing to expand a ban on Chinese car sales in the world's second-largest and most lucrative auto market.
A Ford spokesperson declined to comment on discussions that took place during a private meeting with employees.
#chinese #ford #market
DETROIT, July 30 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in a town hall on Thursday that the company is preparing for the possibility that Chinese automakers could enter the American market in the next five to 10 years, even though the country has erected numerous trade barriers to cars from China, according to three people who viewed the meeting.
Farley has been among the most vocal about how competitive Chinese auto giants like BYD are in the industry. Ford is preparing to roll out a family of affordable electric vehicles that it engineered from the ground up to match the cost and efficiency of the Chinese companies.
The Ford chief, along with other senior leaders, said in a question-and-answer portion of the town hall that it is more likely Chinese companies would enter the market at the latter end of that range. The comments come as the U.S. Senate is pushing to expand a ban on Chinese car sales in the world's second-largest and most lucrative auto market.
A Ford spokesperson declined to comment on discussions that took place during a private meeting with employees.
#chinese #ford #market
6 hours ago
By Kate Abnett
BRUSSELS, July 31 (Reuters) - Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday.
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
The World Weather Attribution group of scientists used historical weather observations to ******* s how "fire-prone" hot, dry and windy conditions, which indicate how difficult it is to suppress a fire once it starts, have changed over time.
Greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from burning coal, oil and gas, have increased the planet's average temperature to around 1.4 Celsius above pre-industrial times, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
#spain #made #conditions #times
BRUSSELS, July 31 (Reuters) - Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday.
Ongoing wildfires in Spain and France have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and scorched huge swathes of land.
The World Weather Attribution group of scientists used historical weather observations to ******* s how "fire-prone" hot, dry and windy conditions, which indicate how difficult it is to suppress a fire once it starts, have changed over time.
Greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from burning coal, oil and gas, have increased the planet's average temperature to around 1.4 Celsius above pre-industrial times, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
#spain #made #conditions #times
8 hours ago
Longtime Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook will host his final earnings conference call after the bell on Thursday, July 30. While Cook was not the same type of innovator as his predecessor, Apple founder and legendary CEO Steve Jobs, he did a great job of nurturing Apple's core strengths. He will leave as Apple is the largest company in the world, with a market cap of $5 trillion. The question, though, is whether the stock is still a buy with him ready to depart.
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When Apple reports its fiscal third-quarter results, investors should expect much of the same. iPhone sales should be solid, with the company reportedly seeing a 3% increase in shipments during the quarter and gaining its highest-ever global market share at 20%, according to Centerpoint Research. This should then feed into its high-margin service revenue, which has consistently grown at a mid-teen rate.
Cook leaves Apple as having one of the best business models on the planet, making it easy for its next CEO to get off to a running start. The beauty of Apple is its closed ecosystem, which helps lock in customers. Once someone buys an iPhone, the cost of switching becomes increasingly difficult with each photo taken, subscription bought, and app downloaded. Users then become a part of Apple's huge service revenue machine. Apple is getting a high-margin revenue stream every time someone clicks on a search ad (as it gets a 36% revenue cut from Alphabet's Google), uses Apple Pay, buys cloud storage, or purchases a subscription or app.
Meanwhile, Apple just increased prices for several devices and certain service plans. This should be a nice revenue driver in the coming quarters after Cook leaves, giving incoming CEO John Ternus a solid revenue tailwind as he takes the reins. Ternus will also have time to execute a more comprehensive AI strategy for the company. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Cook's decision to sit back and not throw huge amounts of money into chasing AI models proves to be a smart one.
#revenue #signal #same
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 »
When Apple reports its fiscal third-quarter results, investors should expect much of the same. iPhone sales should be solid, with the company reportedly seeing a 3% increase in shipments during the quarter and gaining its highest-ever global market share at 20%, according to Centerpoint Research. This should then feed into its high-margin service revenue, which has consistently grown at a mid-teen rate.
Cook leaves Apple as having one of the best business models on the planet, making it easy for its next CEO to get off to a running start. The beauty of Apple is its closed ecosystem, which helps lock in customers. Once someone buys an iPhone, the cost of switching becomes increasingly difficult with each photo taken, subscription bought, and app downloaded. Users then become a part of Apple's huge service revenue machine. Apple is getting a high-margin revenue stream every time someone clicks on a search ad (as it gets a 36% revenue cut from Alphabet's Google), uses Apple Pay, buys cloud storage, or purchases a subscription or app.
Meanwhile, Apple just increased prices for several devices and certain service plans. This should be a nice revenue driver in the coming quarters after Cook leaves, giving incoming CEO John Ternus a solid revenue tailwind as he takes the reins. Ternus will also have time to execute a more comprehensive AI strategy for the company. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Cook's decision to sit back and not throw huge amounts of money into chasing AI models proves to be a smart one.
#revenue #signal #same
9 hours ago
Jul. 30— More than 20 middle school and high school coaches came together this summer for the inaugural Austin Coaches Leadership Retreat, a new professional development opportunity centered on one shared belief — Culture Wins: One Department. One Coaching Community. One Standard.
According to a release from the district, the afternoon was dedicated to strengthening leadership, fostering relationships, and building a unified coaching culture with the intent tol positively impact every student-athlete in Austin Public Schools.
The retreat began with a "Coaching Journey Map" activity, where coaches shared the experiences, mentors, and moments that shaped their coaching careers. Common themes emerged across the coaching spectrum including relationships, trust, accountability, service, and a passion for helping young people grow.
Guest presenters expanded those themes throughout the afternoon. Mental performance expert Melissa Hager challenged coaches to think about developing confident, resilient athletes who are prepared to handle both success and adversity. Coaches also heard from the team at ETS Strength and Performance, who shared the philosophy behind Austin's investment in performance training and highlighted how strength and conditioning supports injury prevention, confidence, discipline, and long-term athletic development.
Head and ****** istant coaches from both the middle school and high school connected, exchanged ideas, and began building relationships that are intended to strengthen collaboration across programs for years to come.
#culture
According to a release from the district, the afternoon was dedicated to strengthening leadership, fostering relationships, and building a unified coaching culture with the intent tol positively impact every student-athlete in Austin Public Schools.
The retreat began with a "Coaching Journey Map" activity, where coaches shared the experiences, mentors, and moments that shaped their coaching careers. Common themes emerged across the coaching spectrum including relationships, trust, accountability, service, and a passion for helping young people grow.
Guest presenters expanded those themes throughout the afternoon. Mental performance expert Melissa Hager challenged coaches to think about developing confident, resilient athletes who are prepared to handle both success and adversity. Coaches also heard from the team at ETS Strength and Performance, who shared the philosophy behind Austin's investment in performance training and highlighted how strength and conditioning supports injury prevention, confidence, discipline, and long-term athletic development.
Head and ****** istant coaches from both the middle school and high school connected, exchanged ideas, and began building relationships that are intended to strengthen collaboration across programs for years to come.
#culture
9 hours ago
The bulls could cling to something worthy while they watch semiconductor stocks such as Sandisk (SNDK) and Micron (MU) get blown to pieces.
About 72% of S&P 500 stocks are now trading above their 200-day moving average, the strongest market breadth since December 2024, according to data from Barchart (see below). The benchmark index is also holding near record highs.
"You've got essentially two-thirds of S&P 500 companies that are trading above their 200-day moving average. That's relatively healthy and still consistent with the market that is more rotational in nature and not necessarily one that is correctional," Charles Schwab strategist Kevin Gordon said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid.
Investors have cashed in their AI bets and have rotated into software, financials, industrials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary stocks for their perceived values. A strong earnings season from many companies, like Coca-Cola (KO) on Tuesday, has helped offset the negative tones stemming from reports out of Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).
The market has also been supported by resilient economic data, continued expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts over the next year, and robust corporate profit growth, all of which have kept money flowing into stocks.
#average
About 72% of S&P 500 stocks are now trading above their 200-day moving average, the strongest market breadth since December 2024, according to data from Barchart (see below). The benchmark index is also holding near record highs.
"You've got essentially two-thirds of S&P 500 companies that are trading above their 200-day moving average. That's relatively healthy and still consistent with the market that is more rotational in nature and not necessarily one that is correctional," Charles Schwab strategist Kevin Gordon said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid.
Investors have cashed in their AI bets and have rotated into software, financials, industrials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary stocks for their perceived values. A strong earnings season from many companies, like Coca-Cola (KO) on Tuesday, has helped offset the negative tones stemming from reports out of Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).
The market has also been supported by resilient economic data, continued expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts over the next year, and robust corporate profit growth, all of which have kept money flowing into stocks.
#average
9 hours ago
Digital advertising spending in 2026 is expected to expand unevenly. According to the IAB's 2026 Outlook Study, overall US ad spend is projected to grow by 9.5% this year, with social media advertising growing 14.6%, well outperforming the broader industry. However, growth is not evenly spread across advertiser sizes, with larger consumer firms lowering marketing expenditure as one of the fastest ways to maintain profitability amid wary consumers and narrowing margins.
That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
#rddt #advertising #growing
That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
#rddt #advertising #growing
9 hours ago
Jul. 30—Gonzaga's home opener against New Mexico State doesn't project to be one of the most compelling games on the team's nonconference calendar, but it just became significantly more important.
The Zags are set to host one of the top guard prospects in the recruiting class of 2027, Bremerton High's Jalen Davis, when they welcome the Aggies for the Nov. 7 game at McCarthey Athletic Center.
A 6-foot-3, 165-pound combo guard, Davis is taking four other official visits before closing his recruiting tour with a stop in Spokane, according to Brandon Jenkins of 247Sports.com.
Davis doesn't have dates scheduled for visits to Stanford and Ole Miss, but plans to see both schools in September, according to 247Sports. The top-rated prospect in Washington then will visit Iowa on Oct. 3 and UCLA on Oct. 16 before making the cross-state trip to Gonzaga for his only visit in November. Davis has already taken one official visit, making the short drive to Seattle to tour Washington's campus during a home football weekend.
Each of the three major recruiting services — On3/Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN — consider Davis the top-rated prospect in Washington and one of the nation's top five combo guards. According to 247Sports, he's the third-rated combo guard in the class of 2027 and the 16th-rated player in the country.
#according #guard #combo
The Zags are set to host one of the top guard prospects in the recruiting class of 2027, Bremerton High's Jalen Davis, when they welcome the Aggies for the Nov. 7 game at McCarthey Athletic Center.
A 6-foot-3, 165-pound combo guard, Davis is taking four other official visits before closing his recruiting tour with a stop in Spokane, according to Brandon Jenkins of 247Sports.com.
Davis doesn't have dates scheduled for visits to Stanford and Ole Miss, but plans to see both schools in September, according to 247Sports. The top-rated prospect in Washington then will visit Iowa on Oct. 3 and UCLA on Oct. 16 before making the cross-state trip to Gonzaga for his only visit in November. Davis has already taken one official visit, making the short drive to Seattle to tour Washington's campus during a home football weekend.
Each of the three major recruiting services — On3/Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN — consider Davis the top-rated prospect in Washington and one of the nation's top five combo guards. According to 247Sports, he's the third-rated combo guard in the class of 2027 and the 16th-rated player in the country.
#according #guard #combo
