5 mins. ago
Jul. 30—Three Hall of Fame inductions in the span of a month would be an extraordinary accomplishment for most athletic departments.
At Colfax High School, it almost felt inevitable.
During an 11-day span in May, football coach Mike Morgan and girls basketball coach Corey Baerlocher entered their state coaches **** ociation Halls of Fame, while volleyball coach Sue Doering was inducted into the WIAA Hall of Fame.
Each built one of the state's premier programs in their respective sports. Together, they coached 23 state championship teams, hundreds of victories and generations of student-athletes.
Their names now sit alongside another pair of Colfax coaching legends who helped shape the school's athletic identity: longtime boys basketball coach Bob Bafus and former baseball coach Mike Parrish.
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At Colfax High School, it almost felt inevitable.
During an 11-day span in May, football coach Mike Morgan and girls basketball coach Corey Baerlocher entered their state coaches **** ociation Halls of Fame, while volleyball coach Sue Doering was inducted into the WIAA Hall of Fame.
Each built one of the state's premier programs in their respective sports. Together, they coached 23 state championship teams, hundreds of victories and generations of student-athletes.
Their names now sit alongside another pair of Colfax coaching legends who helped shape the school's athletic identity: longtime boys basketball coach Bob Bafus and former baseball coach Mike Parrish.
#span
9 mins. ago
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is one of the top energy names in President Donald Trump's financial disclosures from earlier this year. The stock is up about 27% so far this year. But does a presidential trade make it a buy today? Let's break down what's actually driving the stock.
Exxon benefits directly from rising oil prices amid the Iran war. Its upstream segment was projected to see a multibillion-dollar earnings lift for the second quarter compared to the first, driven almost entirely by higher realized prices rather than any change in production. That's the logic behind buying an oil major right as a Middle East conflict escalates.
Exxon's balance sheet gives it room to lean into higher prices. Net debt relative to EBITDA sits under 1x, among the lowest in the industry, and the company is on pace to repurchase roughly $20 billion of stock this year. Guyana production just hit a quarterly record above 900,000 barrels a day, and the company has applied to drill dozens more wells there.
In the Permian Basin, Exxon is now the largest operator following its Pioneer acquisition and expects to roughly double output there by 2030. Longer term, natural gas tied to data center power demand is another growth lever bulls point to, with McKinsey estimating data centers could eventually account for more than a tenth of total U.S. power demand.
There's a demand question sitting underneath the price spike. The IEA sees global oil demand softening this year, and even OPEC, which tends to run more optimistic, trimmed its own demand growth forecast. If the Iran-driven premium in oil prices fades if another ceasefire takes place, some of Exxon's near-term earnings boost fades with it.
#Iran #earnings
Exxon benefits directly from rising oil prices amid the Iran war. Its upstream segment was projected to see a multibillion-dollar earnings lift for the second quarter compared to the first, driven almost entirely by higher realized prices rather than any change in production. That's the logic behind buying an oil major right as a Middle East conflict escalates.
Exxon's balance sheet gives it room to lean into higher prices. Net debt relative to EBITDA sits under 1x, among the lowest in the industry, and the company is on pace to repurchase roughly $20 billion of stock this year. Guyana production just hit a quarterly record above 900,000 barrels a day, and the company has applied to drill dozens more wells there.
In the Permian Basin, Exxon is now the largest operator following its Pioneer acquisition and expects to roughly double output there by 2030. Longer term, natural gas tied to data center power demand is another growth lever bulls point to, with McKinsey estimating data centers could eventually account for more than a tenth of total U.S. power demand.
There's a demand question sitting underneath the price spike. The IEA sees global oil demand softening this year, and even OPEC, which tends to run more optimistic, trimmed its own demand growth forecast. If the Iran-driven premium in oil prices fades if another ceasefire takes place, some of Exxon's near-term earnings boost fades with it.
#Iran #earnings
21 mins. ago
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.
The Tigers designated Rogers for ******* ignment earlier in the week, and it wasn't a huge surprise Baltimore was interested. The Orioles' top two catchers — Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo — are on the injured list. They used Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp as replacements, getting almost no offense from either, before designating Huff for ******* ignment and bringing up Yohel Pozo from Double-A.
Rogers is batting .161 with three home runs and nine RBIs this season. His career average is .197.
Since July 19, Huff, Tromp and Pozo have gone 2 for 35 at the plate for the Orioles.
Barnhart has gone 2-3 with a 4.05 ERA in 31 relief appearances this year for Double-A Chesapeake.
#baltimore #barnhart #double
The Tigers designated Rogers for ******* ignment earlier in the week, and it wasn't a huge surprise Baltimore was interested. The Orioles' top two catchers — Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo — are on the injured list. They used Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp as replacements, getting almost no offense from either, before designating Huff for ******* ignment and bringing up Yohel Pozo from Double-A.
Rogers is batting .161 with three home runs and nine RBIs this season. His career average is .197.
Since July 19, Huff, Tromp and Pozo have gone 2 for 35 at the plate for the Orioles.
Barnhart has gone 2-3 with a 4.05 ERA in 31 relief appearances this year for Double-A Chesapeake.
#baltimore #barnhart #double
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Prairie Farms Dairy is shutting two cheese manufacturing sites in Wisconsin, resulting in the loss of almost 100 jobs.
According to WARN notices filed by the company, production is ceasing at its Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese facility.
In separate notices sent to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the mayor of Shullsburg, Prairie Farms said it is "permanently ending operations and laying off all employees" at the two facilities.
At Shullsburg Creamery, the company said the closure affects the entire facility and production staff but the retail cheese store will remain unaffected.
The WARN filing shows 43 roles will be lost at the site, spanning packaging, production and cheese operations.
#production
According to WARN notices filed by the company, production is ceasing at its Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese facility.
In separate notices sent to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the mayor of Shullsburg, Prairie Farms said it is "permanently ending operations and laying off all employees" at the two facilities.
At Shullsburg Creamery, the company said the closure affects the entire facility and production staff but the retail cheese store will remain unaffected.
The WARN filing shows 43 roles will be lost at the site, spanning packaging, production and cheese operations.
#production
2 hours ago
Sean Strickland is almost ready.
It has been almost three months since the foul-mouthed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion reclaimed the 185-pound **** le by defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 328 on Sat., May 9, 2026, inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
And apparently, fight fans have been bombarding Strickland with the same question:
When is he going to fight again?
Unfortunately, they are going to have to wait a little bit longer.
#middleweight
It has been almost three months since the foul-mouthed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion reclaimed the 185-pound **** le by defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 328 on Sat., May 9, 2026, inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
And apparently, fight fans have been bombarding Strickland with the same question:
When is he going to fight again?
Unfortunately, they are going to have to wait a little bit longer.
#middleweight
2 hours ago
Our ******* ysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here.
Same-store revenue and NOI acceleration was driven by the company's ability to balance rate and occupancy through sophisticated pricing systems.
Management attributes improving fundamentals to steady customer demand and a gradual moderation in new supply across almost all major markets.
Operational leverage was enhanced by modest year-over-year declines in same-store expenses, which management describes as sub-inflationary performance.
The company is capturing a disproportionate market share by utilizing best-in-class digital marketing and technology infrastructure to attract higher-quality customers.
#year
Same-store revenue and NOI acceleration was driven by the company's ability to balance rate and occupancy through sophisticated pricing systems.
Management attributes improving fundamentals to steady customer demand and a gradual moderation in new supply across almost all major markets.
Operational leverage was enhanced by modest year-over-year declines in same-store expenses, which management describes as sub-inflationary performance.
The company is capturing a disproportionate market share by utilizing best-in-class digital marketing and technology infrastructure to attract higher-quality customers.
#year
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The Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs distributed more tickets during the 2025/26 campaign than in any previous season, according to the latest spectator report released by the DFL. The 36 professional clubs registered a combined total of 21,404,258 tickets, including complimentary and honorary admissions. This amounted to an average of 34,974 tickets per fixture, representing a new record across Germany's top two divisions.
The Bundesliga alone recorded 12,718,097 distributed tickets, an increase of 9.1 percent compared with the previous campaign. The average top-flight attendance rose from 38,082 to 41,562. The return of Hamburg and 1. FC Köln contributed significantly to the increase. Both promoted clubs possess large stadiums and substantial supporter bases, while relegated sides VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel operated with considerably smaller capacities.
Another rise can be anticipated during the forthcoming campaign following Schalke 04's promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund once again recorded the league's highest average attendance, welcoming almost 80,000 spectators per home match in their 81,365-seat venue. Bayern Munich followed with approximately 75,000 in their 75,024-seat Arena while promoted Hamburg averaged around 56,900 in the 57,000-seat Volksparkstadion.
The Bundesliga's reported stadium occupancy rate also increased slightly from 95.9 to 96.1 percent.
#tickets #clubs #campaign #hamburg
The Bundesliga alone recorded 12,718,097 distributed tickets, an increase of 9.1 percent compared with the previous campaign. The average top-flight attendance rose from 38,082 to 41,562. The return of Hamburg and 1. FC Köln contributed significantly to the increase. Both promoted clubs possess large stadiums and substantial supporter bases, while relegated sides VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel operated with considerably smaller capacities.
Another rise can be anticipated during the forthcoming campaign following Schalke 04's promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund once again recorded the league's highest average attendance, welcoming almost 80,000 spectators per home match in their 81,365-seat venue. Bayern Munich followed with approximately 75,000 in their 75,024-seat Arena while promoted Hamburg averaged around 56,900 in the 57,000-seat Volksparkstadion.
The Bundesliga's reported stadium occupancy rate also increased slightly from 95.9 to 96.1 percent.
#tickets #clubs #campaign #hamburg
3 hours ago
Quarterback Rocco Becht is intent on setting things right in 2026. Becht's transfer to Penn State after a rough 2025 season, along with several of his teammates, gives him a unique opportunity to start anew. Along with pass catchers Chase Sowell, Brett Eskildsen, and Benjamin Brahmer, Becht is looking to elevate the production of the offense. However, during Big Ten media day, Becht highlighted the role that a returner could play in the offense.
"That guy is really special," Becht said of sophomore wideout Koby Howard. "He did a lot of good things in spring ball and he's probably going to do a lot of great things in fall camp [and] in the season for us. So, hopefully I can get him over 1,000 yards receiving, but something I'm looking forward to is just playing with him." While that is a lofty goal to set for a receiver you have never worked with, it is one that should intrigue Penn State fans.
Howard is the youngest member of Penn State's new-look receiving corps and is also the only player who got meaningful snaps at the position. Still, being a true freshman meant that he didn't receive many targets either. He only caught seven passes for 133 yards. This year, with Becht now at the helm, Howard will almost certainly see more snaps.
Whether or not he breaks 1,000 yards remains to be seen. After all, Penn State receivers have not covered themselves in glory in that regard over the past several years. Still, both Becht and Howard have apparently built a nice rapport with each other during fall camp, with Howard serving as a potential touchstone to Becht during his transition to life in Happy Valley. That connection may not result in a breakout season for Howard, but it could definitely be better than last season for Howard as well.
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#becht #penn #season #along
"That guy is really special," Becht said of sophomore wideout Koby Howard. "He did a lot of good things in spring ball and he's probably going to do a lot of great things in fall camp [and] in the season for us. So, hopefully I can get him over 1,000 yards receiving, but something I'm looking forward to is just playing with him." While that is a lofty goal to set for a receiver you have never worked with, it is one that should intrigue Penn State fans.
Howard is the youngest member of Penn State's new-look receiving corps and is also the only player who got meaningful snaps at the position. Still, being a true freshman meant that he didn't receive many targets either. He only caught seven passes for 133 yards. This year, with Becht now at the helm, Howard will almost certainly see more snaps.
Whether or not he breaks 1,000 yards remains to be seen. After all, Penn State receivers have not covered themselves in glory in that regard over the past several years. Still, both Becht and Howard have apparently built a nice rapport with each other during fall camp, with Howard serving as a potential touchstone to Becht during his transition to life in Happy Valley. That connection may not result in a breakout season for Howard, but it could definitely be better than last season for Howard as well.
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#becht #penn #season #along
3 hours ago
Carlos Alcaraz is turning heads for more than just his return to tennis. The four-time Grand Slam champion surprised fans on social media by unveiling a dramatic new hairstyle, trading his signature longer locks for sleek boxer braids in what marks one of his boldest style transformations yet.
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To the surprise of almost no one, the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition has not been the star of the show in Day 1 or Day 2 of training camp. Week 1 of Browns training camp still has two more practices, and the decision on whether Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be the team's starter is not required until Week 1 of the season, as both HC Todd Monken and GM Andrew Berry have noted during the first two days in Berea.
Berry also noted that the only variable that matters in deciding the competition is production, not Sanders' age and developmental arc, Watson's contract and history, or any other thing.
According to Ben Solak of ESPN, Sanders' lack of "elite size to shrug off contact" and lack of "special arm talent," along with being a "below-average mover for the position," means he needs to be able to make sure he has perfected one specific throw:
If Sanders is to succeed at the NFL level, he needs this throw in his bag: the quick-release vertical ball against one-on-one coverage. It will be hard for him to create explosive plays otherwise.
The type of throw that Solak is describing Sanders needs is similar to the deep throws Russell Wilson often threw down the sidelines, which were often described as "moon **** ." Those throws do not require a big arm, per se, but great timing and placement are key attributes that can lead to big plays.
#throw #berry #solak #training
Berry also noted that the only variable that matters in deciding the competition is production, not Sanders' age and developmental arc, Watson's contract and history, or any other thing.
According to Ben Solak of ESPN, Sanders' lack of "elite size to shrug off contact" and lack of "special arm talent," along with being a "below-average mover for the position," means he needs to be able to make sure he has perfected one specific throw:
If Sanders is to succeed at the NFL level, he needs this throw in his bag: the quick-release vertical ball against one-on-one coverage. It will be hard for him to create explosive plays otherwise.
The type of throw that Solak is describing Sanders needs is similar to the deep throws Russell Wilson often threw down the sidelines, which were often described as "moon **** ." Those throws do not require a big arm, per se, but great timing and placement are key attributes that can lead to big plays.
#throw #berry #solak #training
4 hours ago
It's almost August, which means high school football season is officially around the corner.
To celebrate the start, ESPN has announced the return of its ESPN High School Football Kickoff, a seven-game slate featuring elite matchups between some of the nation's top programs.
Eight of the participating teams are ranked in the USA TODAY Sports preseason Super 25 national high school football rankings, including No. 3 Bishop Gorman and No. 7 St. Thomas Aquinas.
The games will air on ESPN networks throughout the first two weeks of the high school football season.
Here's a complete look at the ESPN High School Football Kickoff schedule:
#school #today
To celebrate the start, ESPN has announced the return of its ESPN High School Football Kickoff, a seven-game slate featuring elite matchups between some of the nation's top programs.
Eight of the participating teams are ranked in the USA TODAY Sports preseason Super 25 national high school football rankings, including No. 3 Bishop Gorman and No. 7 St. Thomas Aquinas.
The games will air on ESPN networks throughout the first two weeks of the high school football season.
Here's a complete look at the ESPN High School Football Kickoff schedule:
#school #today
5 hours ago
Speculation surrounding an Aaron Donald NFL comeback is always a hot topic nowadays around the Los Angeles Rams, and former superstar running back Todd Gurley recently weighed in on those rumors during an episode of Uninterrupted.
Gurley and Donald shared a locker room throughout the running back's entire Rams tenure from 2015 to 2019, serving as the dual engines of the franchise's resurgence. Gurley officially retired in 2022, while Donald hung up his cleats two years later in 2024 following a historic 10-year career. Having trained alongside the three-time Defensive Player of the Year during their prime years, Gurley understands Donald's relentless work ethic better than almost anyone.
"One thing about Aaron Donald is, if he's going to do it, he's going to put his all," Gurley said. "You know, most people be like, 'I'll come back for some money.' Because if it was about the money, he would have never retired. I just don't see him half-assing anything."
Gurley also pushed back on the notion that Donald would sign midseason just to boost a playoff push or make a quick guest appearance.
"I feel like he would want to come... he wouldn't even want to come back like, you know how people be like, 'Come back in December' or 'We just need you for a couple of games,'" Gurley explained. "Nah, AD would want to be there from the beginning all the way to the end."
#back
Gurley and Donald shared a locker room throughout the running back's entire Rams tenure from 2015 to 2019, serving as the dual engines of the franchise's resurgence. Gurley officially retired in 2022, while Donald hung up his cleats two years later in 2024 following a historic 10-year career. Having trained alongside the three-time Defensive Player of the Year during their prime years, Gurley understands Donald's relentless work ethic better than almost anyone.
"One thing about Aaron Donald is, if he's going to do it, he's going to put his all," Gurley said. "You know, most people be like, 'I'll come back for some money.' Because if it was about the money, he would have never retired. I just don't see him half-assing anything."
Gurley also pushed back on the notion that Donald would sign midseason just to boost a playoff push or make a quick guest appearance.
"I feel like he would want to come... he wouldn't even want to come back like, you know how people be like, 'Come back in December' or 'We just need you for a couple of games,'" Gurley explained. "Nah, AD would want to be there from the beginning all the way to the end."
#back
7 hours ago
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SpaceX has erased almost $1 trillion in stock market value in five weeks — more than most individual companies in the world are worth (1).
Retail investors who fought for shares at the $135 IPO price are down over 18% as of July 27 (2). Those who bought four days later, at the June 16 peak of $225.64, are down over 50%. A 50% discount on the hottest company in the world may look like an obvious buy, but that instinct is exactly what needs examining.
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Retail investors who fought for shares at the $135 IPO price are down over 18% as of July 27 (2). Those who bought four days later, at the June 16 peak of $225.64, are down over 50%. A 50% discount on the hottest company in the world may look like an obvious buy, but that instinct is exactly what needs examining.
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7 hours ago
Alli Dore is sharing the results of her recent plastic surgery.
The Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum, 38, took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 28, to open up about the dramatic rib recontouring procedure, in which she reshaped her ribs to cinch her waist.
Dore, who flew to Bali for the surgery, posted before-and-after pics of her torso, noting she was almost halfway through her recovery period.
Sharing pics of both her front and back, the former Bravo star posed in a swimsuit as she showed off her noticeably smaller waist.
"Just under halfway at 5.5 weeks out of 12 and already convinced this is the best thing I've done," Dore wrote. "Thank you to the _snatchedwaist team for making this such a positive experience!"
#surgery #halfway #sailing
The Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum, 38, took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 28, to open up about the dramatic rib recontouring procedure, in which she reshaped her ribs to cinch her waist.
Dore, who flew to Bali for the surgery, posted before-and-after pics of her torso, noting she was almost halfway through her recovery period.
Sharing pics of both her front and back, the former Bravo star posed in a swimsuit as she showed off her noticeably smaller waist.
"Just under halfway at 5.5 weeks out of 12 and already convinced this is the best thing I've done," Dore wrote. "Thank you to the _snatchedwaist team for making this such a positive experience!"
#surgery #halfway #sailing
7 hours ago
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Elon Musk believes artificial intelligence is advancing faster than almost anyone realizes and has the potential to eclipse human intelligence, and soon.
"I think AI may exceed the sum of human intelligence in around five years," Musk said during an interview with The Economist (1). "So there really won't be anything that AI can't do better than humans, apart from being human, perhaps."
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Elon Musk believes artificial intelligence is advancing faster than almost anyone realizes and has the potential to eclipse human intelligence, and soon.
"I think AI may exceed the sum of human intelligence in around five years," Musk said during an interview with The Economist (1). "So there really won't be anything that AI can't do better than humans, apart from being human, perhaps."
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Over the past five years, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares have climbed by 145%, outpacing broader equities. The good news is that the tech leader is still riding a significant momentum that could lead to more market-beating returns in the coming years. In fact, in my view, Alphabet stock may double by the end of the decade. Here are three reasons why.
Alphabet's bread and **** er is advertising. The company is a leader in the digital ads **** e thanks to Google and YouTube, both of which are the most popular platforms in their respective categories. Alphabet's advertising business is improving thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), with AI overviews and AI mode driving stronger engagement. Sales growth in this unit has been robust. In the second quarter, Google advertising revenue was $81.6 billion, up 14.4% year over year. We could see ad sales growth maintain a solid northbound path as Alphabet doubles down on AI.
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Alphabet's cloud computing business is firing on all cylinders. In the second quarter, Google Cloud's revenue was $24.8 billion, almost 82% higher than the year-ago period. There is a clear trend here. Cloud sales growth was 63% in the first quarter and 48% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The segment's operating income was even more impressive. It came in at $8.8 billion, 212% higher than the prior-year quarter. Once again, Alphabet's AI-related work is doing much of the heavy lifting, and there is more where that came from. Alphabet ended the quarter with a cloud backlog of $514 billion.
That grants the company significant visibility for at least the next few quarters. True, capex is growing fast, too. Alphabet initially expected capex between $180 billion and $190 billion this year. The company now expects to pour between $195 billion and $205 billion. Also, Alphabet's free cash flow was negative in the second quarter. That spooked some investors, leading to a sharp post-earnings dip. But Alphabet is clearly benefiting from its AI investments and should continue to do so. The stock may rebound as Alphabet justifies its capex and revenue and earnings growth accelerate even further.
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Alphabet's cloud computing business is firing on all cylinders. In the second quarter, Google Cloud's revenue was $24.8 billion, almost 82% higher than the year-ago period. There is a clear trend here. Cloud sales growth was 63% in the first quarter and 48% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The segment's operating income was even more impressive. It came in at $8.8 billion, 212% higher than the prior-year quarter. Once again, Alphabet's AI-related work is doing much of the heavy lifting, and there is more where that came from. Alphabet ended the quarter with a cloud backlog of $514 billion.
That grants the company significant visibility for at least the next few quarters. True, capex is growing fast, too. Alphabet initially expected capex between $180 billion and $190 billion this year. The company now expects to pour between $195 billion and $205 billion. Also, Alphabet's free cash flow was negative in the second quarter. That spooked some investors, leading to a sharp post-earnings dip. But Alphabet is clearly benefiting from its AI investments and should continue to do so. The stock may rebound as Alphabet justifies its capex and revenue and earnings growth accelerate even further.
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The biopharma sector is in the middle of a transformation in which macroeconomic pressures and policy developments actively dictate corporate dealmaking. As leading pharmaceutical companies prepare for a $300 billion patent cliff in the second half of the decade, capital allocation has switched sharply toward restocking commercial pipelines with low-risk, high-conviction clinical ******* ets. At the same time, implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act has changed the relative attractiveness of drug options. Since small-molecule drugs are subject to government price negotiations earlier in their lifecycle compared to large-molecule biologics, commercial buyers are shifting premium valuations to large-molecule immunology platforms.
Against this macro context, argenx SE (NASDAQ:ARGX) entered a definitive all-cash agreement on July 27 to acquire clinical-stage biotech Forte Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBRX) for $77 per share, valuing the company at over $2.2 billion. At first glance, the $77 offer represents a 40% premium to Forte's closing price prior to the announcement. However, the underlying deal economics demonstrate argenx's readiness to pay a premium for clinical validation: when compared to Forte's volume-weighted average pricing following its successful Phase 1b vitiligo readout on July 9, the purchase price represents an 86% premium.
The target ******* et, Forte's FB102, is a first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody that has shown clinical efficacy in vitiligo and celiac disease. In a 24-week experiment, FB102 showed a significant 29.6% mean improvement on the Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index, separating from placebo by day 64.
Argenx's ability to carry out a $2.2 billion cash deal stems from its strong financial condition. The company's Q1 2026 financial report showed global product net sales of $1.3 billion, a 63% increase year-over-year, as well as a quarterly net profit of $366 million and a strong balance sheet with $4.9 billion in cash and financial ******* ets. This commercial momentum is almost exclusively driven by Vyvgart, the company's blockbuster FcRn-blocking medication, which is now seeing its 17th straight quarter of growth.
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#premium #price
Against this macro context, argenx SE (NASDAQ:ARGX) entered a definitive all-cash agreement on July 27 to acquire clinical-stage biotech Forte Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBRX) for $77 per share, valuing the company at over $2.2 billion. At first glance, the $77 offer represents a 40% premium to Forte's closing price prior to the announcement. However, the underlying deal economics demonstrate argenx's readiness to pay a premium for clinical validation: when compared to Forte's volume-weighted average pricing following its successful Phase 1b vitiligo readout on July 9, the purchase price represents an 86% premium.
The target ******* et, Forte's FB102, is a first-in-class anti-CD122 antibody that has shown clinical efficacy in vitiligo and celiac disease. In a 24-week experiment, FB102 showed a significant 29.6% mean improvement on the Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index, separating from placebo by day 64.
Argenx's ability to carry out a $2.2 billion cash deal stems from its strong financial condition. The company's Q1 2026 financial report showed global product net sales of $1.3 billion, a 63% increase year-over-year, as well as a quarterly net profit of $366 million and a strong balance sheet with $4.9 billion in cash and financial ******* ets. This commercial momentum is almost exclusively driven by Vyvgart, the company's blockbuster FcRn-blocking medication, which is now seeing its 17th straight quarter of growth.
That said, the explosive top-line trajectory poses a major concentration risk. According to CEO Karen Massey's "Vision 2030" framework, which targets 50,000 patients and ten designated indications worldwide, argenx SE (NASDAQ:ARGX) needs a supplementary second leg in immunology. FB102 offers that diversification by delivering a unique CD122 mechanism into unserved autoimmune indications without jeopardizing its core FcRn business.
#premium #price
8 hours ago
Ford (F) shares rose on Wednesday after the Big Three automaker reported second quarter results that topped expectations, in addition to upbeat guidance driven by strong profit growth.
The financial update came as investors questioned whether Ford's management could follow rival General Motors (GM) in lifting its full-year outlook.
Ford reported Q2 automotive revenue of $44.89 billion on Tuesday, versus $44.72 billion expected per Bloomberg consensus, with adjusted EPS of $0.42 versus $0.36 expected. Adjusted EBIT came in at $2.5 billion compared to $2.15 billion estimated, translating to an adjusted EBIT margin of 5.2%, up a strong 0.9% compared to a year ago.
The big quarter and outlook for the back half allowed Ford to raise its guidance, with the automaker now seeing full-year adjusted EBIT of $10 billion to $11 billion (from $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion) and adjusted free cash flow of $6.0 billion to $7.0 billion (from $5.0 billion to $6.0 billion).
Ford stock popped almost 4% in premarket trade as investors **** sed the earnings, after jumping over 8% soon after its release.
#guidance #strong
The financial update came as investors questioned whether Ford's management could follow rival General Motors (GM) in lifting its full-year outlook.
Ford reported Q2 automotive revenue of $44.89 billion on Tuesday, versus $44.72 billion expected per Bloomberg consensus, with adjusted EPS of $0.42 versus $0.36 expected. Adjusted EBIT came in at $2.5 billion compared to $2.15 billion estimated, translating to an adjusted EBIT margin of 5.2%, up a strong 0.9% compared to a year ago.
The big quarter and outlook for the back half allowed Ford to raise its guidance, with the automaker now seeing full-year adjusted EBIT of $10 billion to $11 billion (from $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion) and adjusted free cash flow of $6.0 billion to $7.0 billion (from $5.0 billion to $6.0 billion).
Ford stock popped almost 4% in premarket trade as investors **** sed the earnings, after jumping over 8% soon after its release.
#guidance #strong
8 hours ago
AI is now greatly advancing both sides of the cybersecurity war, with data increasingly favoring attackers. This isn't an isolated data point, as Check Point's 2026 Cyber Security Report, its 14th annual study, found that organizations fell victim to an average of 1,968 cyberattacks per week back in 2025, a 70% increase from 2023, as attackers increasingly make use of automation and AI to move more quickly and operate across a number of attack surfaces at the same time. Meanwhile, Mandiant's M-Trends 2026 report further highlights the timeframe problem: 28.3% of revealed vulnerabilities are now exploited in less than 24 hours, with time-to-exploit effectively negative when ******* aults arrive before patches.
That narrow window between vulnerability discovery and attack is exactly the dynamic that is altering business security budgets, and Wall Street sees CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) as one of the companies best positioned to gain from it. In fiscal Q1 2027, the company's revenue reached $1.39 billion, up 26% year-over-year, while ending ARR was a record $5.51 billion, up 24%, with net new ARR of $256 million increasing 32% year-over-year, indicating an acceleration rather than a slowing in the pace of new business. Profitability scaled alongside the expansion, with non-GAAP net income growing to $283 million from $184.7 million the year before.
Although CrowdStrike's underlying trajectory remains robust, its valuation multiple is the key source of concern for institutional investors. Shares are currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 119.92x, which is a significant premium above prominent cybersecurity rivals such as Palo Alto Networks (84.74x), SentinelOne (39x), and Zscaler (32.72x). At almost 120x forward earnings, the current stock price requires sustained mid-to-high 20% annual revenue growth and continued margin improvement over several years to justify trading levels in hindsight.
Against this backdrop, Stifel's July 17 price target increase to $230 from $220, following investor meetings with CrowdStrike's CFO on AI tailwinds, fiscal 2027 confidence, and Falcon Flex traction, reads as sell-side confirmation of a growth story already supported by the company's own numbers, rather than primary evidence for it.
The firm also cited a growing sales pipeline supporting confidence in CrowdStrike's net-new annual recurring revenue guidance increase issued last quarter, as well as management's stated willingness to increase the size and pace of acquisitions, which would be funded with a combination of stock and debt.
#revenue
That narrow window between vulnerability discovery and attack is exactly the dynamic that is altering business security budgets, and Wall Street sees CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) as one of the companies best positioned to gain from it. In fiscal Q1 2027, the company's revenue reached $1.39 billion, up 26% year-over-year, while ending ARR was a record $5.51 billion, up 24%, with net new ARR of $256 million increasing 32% year-over-year, indicating an acceleration rather than a slowing in the pace of new business. Profitability scaled alongside the expansion, with non-GAAP net income growing to $283 million from $184.7 million the year before.
Although CrowdStrike's underlying trajectory remains robust, its valuation multiple is the key source of concern for institutional investors. Shares are currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 119.92x, which is a significant premium above prominent cybersecurity rivals such as Palo Alto Networks (84.74x), SentinelOne (39x), and Zscaler (32.72x). At almost 120x forward earnings, the current stock price requires sustained mid-to-high 20% annual revenue growth and continued margin improvement over several years to justify trading levels in hindsight.
Against this backdrop, Stifel's July 17 price target increase to $230 from $220, following investor meetings with CrowdStrike's CFO on AI tailwinds, fiscal 2027 confidence, and Falcon Flex traction, reads as sell-side confirmation of a growth story already supported by the company's own numbers, rather than primary evidence for it.
The firm also cited a growing sales pipeline supporting confidence in CrowdStrike's net-new annual recurring revenue guidance increase issued last quarter, as well as management's stated willingness to increase the size and pace of acquisitions, which would be funded with a combination of stock and debt.
#revenue
14 hours ago
Giovanni Manu's third NFL training camp may be over almost as soon as it began.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed Thursday morning that the developmental offensive lineman is expected to miss roughly three months with an injury that existed before players reported to Allen Park.
According to Campbell, Manu had been dealing with an undisclosed issue from earlier in the summer. He came off the field following Wednesday's opening training camp practice, underwent additional testing and received a crushing recovery timeline.
"He will be out for a period of time. Call it 12,14 weeks," Campbell said.
The Lions placed Manu on the active/non-football injury list shortly after Wednesday's practice but provided no immediate explanation.
#lions #injury
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed Thursday morning that the developmental offensive lineman is expected to miss roughly three months with an injury that existed before players reported to Allen Park.
According to Campbell, Manu had been dealing with an undisclosed issue from earlier in the summer. He came off the field following Wednesday's opening training camp practice, underwent additional testing and received a crushing recovery timeline.
"He will be out for a period of time. Call it 12,14 weeks," Campbell said.
The Lions placed Manu on the active/non-football injury list shortly after Wednesday's practice but provided no immediate explanation.
#lions #injury
15 hours ago
Have you ever wondered how much money it would cost to buy a college football powerhouse like the Florida State Seminoles? It's a neat thought experiment at the very least, as neither you nor I will ever be able to do this in actuality.
Nevertheless, The Athletic recently released a piece theorizing the valuation of all 138 FBS teams in the nation, and Florida State ranked as the 20th most valuable program in the country with an $819 million price tag.
Last year, FSU was valued at $867 million, a $48 million decline year-over-year. This is almost certainly having to do with the back-to-back losing seasons and with the ACC conference television deal that FSU and the rest of the ACC have been concerned about for many years now.
At No. 1 is the Texas Longhorns with a $2.46 billion valuation. The top ACC team is Miami, at $950 million (up from $604 million last year!) The Florida Gators were valued at $1.16 billion.
Their full explanation for FSU's decline is as follows:
#state
Nevertheless, The Athletic recently released a piece theorizing the valuation of all 138 FBS teams in the nation, and Florida State ranked as the 20th most valuable program in the country with an $819 million price tag.
Last year, FSU was valued at $867 million, a $48 million decline year-over-year. This is almost certainly having to do with the back-to-back losing seasons and with the ACC conference television deal that FSU and the rest of the ACC have been concerned about for many years now.
At No. 1 is the Texas Longhorns with a $2.46 billion valuation. The top ACC team is Miami, at $950 million (up from $604 million last year!) The Florida Gators were valued at $1.16 billion.
Their full explanation for FSU's decline is as follows:
#state
15 hours ago
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We asked for your views on the news that manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after almost five years in charge.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: Eddie Howe gave Newcastle its spark back - hauling the club out of the relegation scrap, delivering that unforgettable Champions League return, rebuilding players who looked finished, and serving up some of the most fearless football St James' Park has seen in years. His time was full of graft, pride and proper memories, and whatever comes next, he's earned every bit of respect in Newcastle. Local hero.
Roger: This is a total disaster. For years Eddie Howe has been the cool headed master tactician and inspiration of the club's success. He will be difficult to replace. Right now Newcastle look like a serious relegation prospect.
#newcastle #getty
We asked for your views on the news that manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after almost five years in charge.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: Eddie Howe gave Newcastle its spark back - hauling the club out of the relegation scrap, delivering that unforgettable Champions League return, rebuilding players who looked finished, and serving up some of the most fearless football St James' Park has seen in years. His time was full of graft, pride and proper memories, and whatever comes next, he's earned every bit of respect in Newcastle. Local hero.
Roger: This is a total disaster. For years Eddie Howe has been the cool headed master tactician and inspiration of the club's success. He will be difficult to replace. Right now Newcastle look like a serious relegation prospect.
#newcastle #getty
16 hours ago
Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese has sent a championship message ahead of her WNBA playoff debut.
The Dream are second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-10 record, and will almost certainly make the postseason.
This will be Reese's first opportunity to perform on the biggest stage, as she missed the playoffs in both seasons with the Chicago Sky.
The 24-year-old is not only excited to make her playoff debut but also to contend for a championship.
Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#dream #eastern
The Dream are second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-10 record, and will almost certainly make the postseason.
This will be Reese's first opportunity to perform on the biggest stage, as she missed the playoffs in both seasons with the Chicago Sky.
The 24-year-old is not only excited to make her playoff debut but also to contend for a championship.
Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#dream #eastern
16 hours ago
Freight broker Landstar System said Tuesday that its larger scale and long track record of safety will become more attractive to shippers in a post-Montgomery world. The company saw a more material turnaround in operations during the second quarter even though results fell short of ****** ysts' expectations.
Revenue generated by Landstar's (NASDAQ: LSTR) business capacity owners (BCOs) increased 22% year over year to $563 million, as loads were up 10% and revenue per load was up 11%. Landstar's BCOs are owner-operators who haul almost exclusively for the company. Changes among this segment of capacity have historically signaled turns in the broader truckload market.
Trucks provided by BCOs increased 68 units sequentially to 8,544 units in the second quarter. This was the largest increase since the 2022 first quarter. The tractor count is up another 49 units so far in July. BCO turnover improved 310 bps y/y to 28.3% as utilization improved 12% y/y.
BCO revenue per mile—Landstar's preferred metric for TL pricing as it excludes fluctuations in diesel fuel prices—was up 11% y/y and 10% y/y on dry van and flatbed shipments, respectively.
Management sees this segment of capacity potentially growing faster following the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling, which widened liability exposure for freight brokers found negligent in their driver hiring practices. The company said it is also having success courting small brokers looking to partner with brokers with better tech, vetting protocols and insurance programs.
#brokers
Revenue generated by Landstar's (NASDAQ: LSTR) business capacity owners (BCOs) increased 22% year over year to $563 million, as loads were up 10% and revenue per load was up 11%. Landstar's BCOs are owner-operators who haul almost exclusively for the company. Changes among this segment of capacity have historically signaled turns in the broader truckload market.
Trucks provided by BCOs increased 68 units sequentially to 8,544 units in the second quarter. This was the largest increase since the 2022 first quarter. The tractor count is up another 49 units so far in July. BCO turnover improved 310 bps y/y to 28.3% as utilization improved 12% y/y.
BCO revenue per mile—Landstar's preferred metric for TL pricing as it excludes fluctuations in diesel fuel prices—was up 11% y/y and 10% y/y on dry van and flatbed shipments, respectively.
Management sees this segment of capacity potentially growing faster following the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling, which widened liability exposure for freight brokers found negligent in their driver hiring practices. The company said it is also having success courting small brokers looking to partner with brokers with better tech, vetting protocols and insurance programs.
#brokers
17 hours ago
Eddie Howe is set to step down as Newcastle United boss after almost five years in charge, the Press ******* ociation understands.
The 48-year-old arrived on Tyneside in November 2021 and ended the club's 70-year wait for domestic silverware with League Cup glory in 2025.
His time in charge also saw the Magpies twice qualify for the Champions League.
However, last season was a disappointment as Newcastle limped to 12th place in the Premier League.
The Magpies have also endured a difficult summer transfer window with the departure of stars Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while speculation continues over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes.
#league #newcastle #united
The 48-year-old arrived on Tyneside in November 2021 and ended the club's 70-year wait for domestic silverware with League Cup glory in 2025.
His time in charge also saw the Magpies twice qualify for the Champions League.
However, last season was a disappointment as Newcastle limped to 12th place in the Premier League.
The Magpies have also endured a difficult summer transfer window with the departure of stars Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, while speculation continues over the future of captain Bruno Guimaraes.
#league #newcastle #united
17 hours ago
It's trade deadline season, and though this has been a tame deadline period so far, the continuous swirl of rumors and (eventually) actual transactions will be the focus of much of the baseball world in the coming days. Yesterday, we discussed which players the Yankees were most likely to move, and today, we ask: what weakness do the Yankees most need to address, and which one are they most likely to address?
The answer to this question has been fluid throughout the year. Early on, it seemed obvious to most that the Yankees would need to make big additions to their bullpen, yet here we are at the end of July, and the Yankee relief corps has the second-best ERA in the majors. Paul Blackburn has proven to be the second coming of Luke Weaver, Brent Headrick almost never allows runs, David Bednar has been the top-tier closer the team envisioned, and Matt Blake's latest reclamation project, Angel Chivilli, has looked dynamite since his most recent call-up. Add in the fact that players like Will Warren and Ryan Weathers (and perhaps Carlos Lagrange?) could get shifted to the bullpen if they're not traded, and the unit looks like an area of strength, not weakness.
At other times, the matter of the infield appeared to be most pressing. Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each got off to nightmarish starts, and the shortstop duo of Anthony Volpe and José Caballero has had its ups and downs. But even on the dirt, things don't look nearly as shaky as they did two or three months ago. Since seeing his OPS bottom out at .498 on April 22nd, Chisholm has played exactly as expected, with a .239/.309/.463 slash line and 16 homers plus 21 steals. McMahon has run a roughly .750 OPS over the last two months while bringing his usual quality defense at third base. And despite his penchant for high-profile miscues, Volpe's combination of high-OBP and good range at short has made him a valuable contributor.
Then, there's the most obvious need now, at catcher, with Yankee backstops having combined to "hit" .181/.261/.284. But even adding a catcher comes with major complications, as most teams are loath to make significant changes to their caching room midseason. For as awful as Austin Wells and Co. have been with the bat this year, a catcher's primary job is to catch, to field his position, to manage his pitching staff. The Yankee backstops have done that portion of their job with aplomb this year (it's probably not a coincidence that the Yankees prioritize defense at catcher and have the best team ERA in baseball), and it's not trivial to just add a plus bat to that room without shaking things up on the run-prevention front.
Add it all up, and it leaves the Yankee roster in a weird spot heading into a crucial deadline. The roster has been slammed by injuries and has some seemingly clear places to upgrade, but actually making those upgrades is less straightforward than it might appear. What do you think? Where are the Yankees most likely to make moves in the next four
The answer to this question has been fluid throughout the year. Early on, it seemed obvious to most that the Yankees would need to make big additions to their bullpen, yet here we are at the end of July, and the Yankee relief corps has the second-best ERA in the majors. Paul Blackburn has proven to be the second coming of Luke Weaver, Brent Headrick almost never allows runs, David Bednar has been the top-tier closer the team envisioned, and Matt Blake's latest reclamation project, Angel Chivilli, has looked dynamite since his most recent call-up. Add in the fact that players like Will Warren and Ryan Weathers (and perhaps Carlos Lagrange?) could get shifted to the bullpen if they're not traded, and the unit looks like an area of strength, not weakness.
At other times, the matter of the infield appeared to be most pressing. Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each got off to nightmarish starts, and the shortstop duo of Anthony Volpe and José Caballero has had its ups and downs. But even on the dirt, things don't look nearly as shaky as they did two or three months ago. Since seeing his OPS bottom out at .498 on April 22nd, Chisholm has played exactly as expected, with a .239/.309/.463 slash line and 16 homers plus 21 steals. McMahon has run a roughly .750 OPS over the last two months while bringing his usual quality defense at third base. And despite his penchant for high-profile miscues, Volpe's combination of high-OBP and good range at short has made him a valuable contributor.
Then, there's the most obvious need now, at catcher, with Yankee backstops having combined to "hit" .181/.261/.284. But even adding a catcher comes with major complications, as most teams are loath to make significant changes to their caching room midseason. For as awful as Austin Wells and Co. have been with the bat this year, a catcher's primary job is to catch, to field his position, to manage his pitching staff. The Yankee backstops have done that portion of their job with aplomb this year (it's probably not a coincidence that the Yankees prioritize defense at catcher and have the best team ERA in baseball), and it's not trivial to just add a plus bat to that room without shaking things up on the run-prevention front.
Add it all up, and it leaves the Yankee roster in a weird spot heading into a crucial deadline. The roster has been slammed by injuries and has some seemingly clear places to upgrade, but actually making those upgrades is less straightforward than it might appear. What do you think? Where are the Yankees most likely to make moves in the next four
17 hours ago
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We asked for your views on the news that manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after almost five years in charge.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: Eddie Howe gave Newcastle its spark back - hauling the club out of the relegation scrap, delivering that unforgettable Champions League return, rebuilding players who looked finished, and serving up some of the most fearless football St James' Park has seen in years. His time was full of graft, pride and proper memories, and whatever comes next, he's earned every bit of respect in Newcastle. Local hero.
Roger: This is a total disaster. For years Eddie Howe has been the cool headed master tactician and inspiration of the club's success. He will be difficult to replace. Right now Newcastle look like a serious relegation prospect.
#club #relegation #images #here
We asked for your views on the news that manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect after almost five years in charge.
Here are some of your comments:
Ben: Eddie Howe gave Newcastle its spark back - hauling the club out of the relegation scrap, delivering that unforgettable Champions League return, rebuilding players who looked finished, and serving up some of the most fearless football St James' Park has seen in years. His time was full of graft, pride and proper memories, and whatever comes next, he's earned every bit of respect in Newcastle. Local hero.
Roger: This is a total disaster. For years Eddie Howe has been the cool headed master tactician and inspiration of the club's success. He will be difficult to replace. Right now Newcastle look like a serious relegation prospect.
#club #relegation #images #here
18 hours ago
Ben Affleck has joined the list of celebrity winners of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
The Argo star took home the top prize with help from Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding.
Affleck conquered the $1 million question almost exactly one year after his Good Will Hunting co-star and best friend Matt Damon did the same. Damon was similarly paired with Jeopardy! wiz and current host Ken Jennings, who helped him reach the top prize for charity.
The money from Affleck and Ding's victory will go toward Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative, which is dedicated to supporting the people living in the African region.
In the final question, Affleck and Ding had to guess which turkeys were not pardoned by a US president: Peanut ****** er & Jelly; Tater & Tot; Mac & Cheese; or Spaghetti & Meatball. The pair used their lifeline to ask host Jimmy Kimmel, who guessed the answer as Spaghetti & Meatball.
"I would bet on Jimmy," Affleck agreed. "I would go for it."
#affleck #spaghetti #star #prize
The Argo star took home the top prize with help from Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding.
Affleck conquered the $1 million question almost exactly one year after his Good Will Hunting co-star and best friend Matt Damon did the same. Damon was similarly paired with Jeopardy! wiz and current host Ken Jennings, who helped him reach the top prize for charity.
The money from Affleck and Ding's victory will go toward Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative, which is dedicated to supporting the people living in the African region.
In the final question, Affleck and Ding had to guess which turkeys were not pardoned by a US president: Peanut ****** er & Jelly; Tater & Tot; Mac & Cheese; or Spaghetti & Meatball. The pair used their lifeline to ask host Jimmy Kimmel, who guessed the answer as Spaghetti & Meatball.
"I would bet on Jimmy," Affleck agreed. "I would go for it."
#affleck #spaghetti #star #prize
18 hours ago
Earlier this summer, Real Madrid secured what looked like a major renewal at the time, when the club extended Aurelien Tchouameni's contract.
The Frenchman was attracting interest mainly from Premier League club Manchester United, and the renewal effectively shut down those links.
However, now, according to Ramon Alvarez de Mon, Real Madrid's pursuit of Rodri could have major consequences for the 26-year-old Frenchman.
Tchouameni's role may no longer be guaranteed if the Manchester City star joins the club, with Los Blancos in club-to-club negotiations to sign the Spaniard.
The Spanish giants are making progress in their efforts to sign Rodri, and the arrival of the World Cup winner would almost certainly lead to the departure of another midfielder.
#manchester #earlier
The Frenchman was attracting interest mainly from Premier League club Manchester United, and the renewal effectively shut down those links.
However, now, according to Ramon Alvarez de Mon, Real Madrid's pursuit of Rodri could have major consequences for the 26-year-old Frenchman.
Tchouameni's role may no longer be guaranteed if the Manchester City star joins the club, with Los Blancos in club-to-club negotiations to sign the Spaniard.
The Spanish giants are making progress in their efforts to sign Rodri, and the arrival of the World Cup winner would almost certainly lead to the departure of another midfielder.
#manchester #earlier
19 hours ago
Fermin Lopez was cruelly denied the chance to be part of Spain's World Cup triumph this summer, with an injury ruling him out of the tournament.
The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
#World
The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
#World
