9 days ago
WEST LAFAYETTE — You can call Purdue basketball's 87-55 exhibition victory over Ball State on Sunday a soft opening.
Rehearsals for the regular season continue, and roles remain up for grabs on a remade roster. The vibe around the 11 Boilermakers who shared relatively equal minutes, though, remains one of anticipation for what lies ahead.
You may need to give this new cast some time to come together. Those players – some character actors vying to become stars, some understudies stepping into the spotlight for the first time – like where this is headed.
They cannot offer the **** urance which comes with returning Final Four starters, roles chiseled in stone and championship expectations set as an afterthought. What was on display Sunday, though, was a new and different energy – one with unrealized upside.
"I feel that's what makes this team good and makes this team different, is the balance we have between all our guards and our bigs," redshirt freshman guard Antione West Jr. said. "Everybody brings something. There's no weak points or anything we lack in our guards, so it just brings a sense of balance. I think that's our identity."
#guards
Rehearsals for the regular season continue, and roles remain up for grabs on a remade roster. The vibe around the 11 Boilermakers who shared relatively equal minutes, though, remains one of anticipation for what lies ahead.
You may need to give this new cast some time to come together. Those players – some character actors vying to become stars, some understudies stepping into the spotlight for the first time – like where this is headed.
They cannot offer the **** urance which comes with returning Final Four starters, roles chiseled in stone and championship expectations set as an afterthought. What was on display Sunday, though, was a new and different energy – one with unrealized upside.
"I feel that's what makes this team good and makes this team different, is the balance we have between all our guards and our bigs," redshirt freshman guard Antione West Jr. said. "Everybody brings something. There's no weak points or anything we lack in our guards, so it just brings a sense of balance. I think that's our identity."
#guards
9 days ago
Klay Thompson was ice cold in his first preseason with the Miami Heat, but the four-time NBA champion isn't fazed by his shooting struggles heading into the 2026-27 regular season.
Speaking after Sunday's practice at Kaseya Center, Thompson maintained that he expects to shoot at his usual level once the games "count," brushing aside concerns about being too far over the hill entering his age-36 campaign.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra also voiced his confidence in the veteran shooting guard as anticipation builds for Wednesday's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Brought in over the offseason to help create ***** e around Heat stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on Miami's revamped roster, Thompson looked out of sorts throughout the preseason, shooting 7-for-26 overall (26.9%) and 3-for-20 from 3-point range (15.0%).
It was a small sample size, as Thompson appeared in four of Miami's five exhibition contests and never played into the second half of any of them as the Heat went 3-2. Still, his shooting blunders went viral on social media, fueling ridicule.
#four #klay
Speaking after Sunday's practice at Kaseya Center, Thompson maintained that he expects to shoot at his usual level once the games "count," brushing aside concerns about being too far over the hill entering his age-36 campaign.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra also voiced his confidence in the veteran shooting guard as anticipation builds for Wednesday's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Brought in over the offseason to help create ***** e around Heat stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo on Miami's revamped roster, Thompson looked out of sorts throughout the preseason, shooting 7-for-26 overall (26.9%) and 3-for-20 from 3-point range (15.0%).
It was a small sample size, as Thompson appeared in four of Miami's five exhibition contests and never played into the second half of any of them as the Heat went 3-2. Still, his shooting blunders went viral on social media, fueling ridicule.
#four #klay
22 days ago
Meghan Markle is reportedly taking a strategic approach to As Ever's latest holiday launch after facing setbacks with previous products. The brand founder recently unveiled her first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar in collaboration with Compartés. Priced at $148, the festive box has reportedly generated excitement for Markle, though sources claim she is being particularly calculated with the new release.
Meghan Markle is reportedly "trying to be strategic" with the launch of As Ever's new Holiday Advent Calendar. The official As Ever page recently shared a photo of the festive box, captioning the post, "A little holiday magic is on its way. 24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation."
The Advent Calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates housed in a designer box inspired by Markle's home and garden in Montecito. The holiday offering is a collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartes, with the chocolates incorporating flavors from As Ever's signature spreads, including strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and orange marmalade.
Each piece also features a countdown number written in Markle's handwriting and is hand-painted with edible gold **** er. For now, the Advent Calendar is available exclusively for pre-order. A source told Star Magazine that Markle is a fan of delicious, high-quality chocolate.
However, the source noted that advent calendars often contain chocolate that is not particularly high quality. With her latest offering, Markle allegedly believes she has created something "beautiful and festive."
#calendar #latest
Meghan Markle is reportedly "trying to be strategic" with the launch of As Ever's new Holiday Advent Calendar. The official As Ever page recently shared a photo of the festive box, captioning the post, "A little holiday magic is on its way. 24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation."
The Advent Calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates housed in a designer box inspired by Markle's home and garden in Montecito. The holiday offering is a collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartes, with the chocolates incorporating flavors from As Ever's signature spreads, including strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and orange marmalade.
Each piece also features a countdown number written in Markle's handwriting and is hand-painted with edible gold **** er. For now, the Advent Calendar is available exclusively for pre-order. A source told Star Magazine that Markle is a fan of delicious, high-quality chocolate.
However, the source noted that advent calendars often contain chocolate that is not particularly high quality. With her latest offering, Markle allegedly believes she has created something "beautiful and festive."
#calendar #latest
24 days ago
Meghan Markle has reportedly been intentionally keeping a low profile since returning to the UK with Prince Harry. A source claims she is waiting for the right moment before making official appearances.
The ******* ss of Sussex is said to be currently focused on settling into life in Britain while working on her various projects and caring for her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The source claims Meghan Markle's quieter approach is intended to create greater anticipation around her eventual return to the public spotlight.
MEGA
Meghan has yet to make an official public appearance with Harry since the family returned to Britain on August 26.
#harry #britain #claims
The ******* ss of Sussex is said to be currently focused on settling into life in Britain while working on her various projects and caring for her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The source claims Meghan Markle's quieter approach is intended to create greater anticipation around her eventual return to the public spotlight.
MEGA
Meghan has yet to make an official public appearance with Harry since the family returned to Britain on August 26.
#harry #britain #claims
1 month ago
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) immediately dropped. It rose again before the day was over, but it's been steadily declining over the past month since hitting a high in mid-August.
There are a number of reasons for the fall, and part of that has been the anticipation of rate hikes. The Fed's decision has a lot to do with the other reasons, including high inflation and rising oil prices, and none of these spell enthusiasm for the market. Here's how the inflation outlook and accompanying interest rates signal a warning for investors.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our **** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
The simple version is that rising oil prices increase production costs, leading to higher consumer prices. The artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is contributing as well; memory prices are skyrocketing as hyperscalers have an insatiable demand for scarce memory products, and Apple, for example, said it's going to raise some prices.
As inflation surges and prices go up, it's harder for shoppers to keep spending. The worry is that lower consumer spending will lead to sagging sales for many companies, and the market is pricing that in as the inflation outlook persists.
#inflation #since #high #market
There are a number of reasons for the fall, and part of that has been the anticipation of rate hikes. The Fed's decision has a lot to do with the other reasons, including high inflation and rising oil prices, and none of these spell enthusiasm for the market. Here's how the inflation outlook and accompanying interest rates signal a warning for investors.
Missed AI's "Act 1"? Act 2 Could Be 15x Bigger. Most investors think they missed the AI boat because they didn't buy Nvidia in 2005. But according to our **** ysts, we're only at the end of "Act 1"—the R&D phase. "Act 2" is the global rollout. Continue »
The simple version is that rising oil prices increase production costs, leading to higher consumer prices. The artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is contributing as well; memory prices are skyrocketing as hyperscalers have an insatiable demand for scarce memory products, and Apple, for example, said it's going to raise some prices.
As inflation surges and prices go up, it's harder for shoppers to keep spending. The worry is that lower consumer spending will lead to sagging sales for many companies, and the market is pricing that in as the inflation outlook persists.
#inflation #since #high #market
1 month ago
You might not be impressed by a stock with a 2% dividend yield as long-term interest rates have been rising quickly in the bond market. But a screen of the S&P 500 shows that companies that have raised their payouts the most have tended to be strong overall performers for long-term investors.
Wednesday afternoon, 10-year U.S. Treasury notes BX:TMUBMUSD10Y were yielding 4.96%, up from 4.47% at the end of June and from 4.17% at the end of last year. Investors has been selling off bonds (which drives up market yields) in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to raise its target range for the federal-funds rate.
What happens if you never buy a house? What renters are gaining — and giving up.
The smartest money moves to make now that interest rates are going up
Read: The Fed could raise interest rates three times. Here's where the market could face the stiffest test.
#investors #federal
Wednesday afternoon, 10-year U.S. Treasury notes BX:TMUBMUSD10Y were yielding 4.96%, up from 4.47% at the end of June and from 4.17% at the end of last year. Investors has been selling off bonds (which drives up market yields) in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to raise its target range for the federal-funds rate.
What happens if you never buy a house? What renters are gaining — and giving up.
The smartest money moves to make now that interest rates are going up
Read: The Fed could raise interest rates three times. Here's where the market could face the stiffest test.
#investors #federal
1 month ago
The Fed raised rates 25 basis points today, pushing the funds rate to 4% as major indices sold off in anticipation.
Brent Crude surged to $109 and WTI hit $106 as renewed Middle East fighting and a Saudi pipeline shutdown drove energy prices higher.
Bitcoin dropped nearly 4% to $76,180 after the Clarity Act crypto regulation bill failed in the Senate by a single vote, 50-49.
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Futures are trading higher as the Federal Reserve's reckoning day has arrived. Interest rate futures tracked by CME FedWatch show a 92% chance of a 25-basis-point increase in the Fed funds rate today. That will push the funds rate to 3.75% to 4%. In addition, market watchers expect two more rate hikes over the next year to tackle sticky inflation, exacerbated by the war with Iran and rising oil prices.
#funds
Brent Crude surged to $109 and WTI hit $106 as renewed Middle East fighting and a Saudi pipeline shutdown drove energy prices higher.
Bitcoin dropped nearly 4% to $76,180 after the Clarity Act crypto regulation bill failed in the Senate by a single vote, 50-49.
Read More: Avoid these 13 retirement mistakes before they derail your future (sponsor)
Futures are trading higher as the Federal Reserve's reckoning day has arrived. Interest rate futures tracked by CME FedWatch show a 92% chance of a 25-basis-point increase in the Fed funds rate today. That will push the funds rate to 3.75% to 4%. In addition, market watchers expect two more rate hikes over the next year to tackle sticky inflation, exacerbated by the war with Iran and rising oil prices.
#funds
1 month ago
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) spent nearly two years raising anticipation for the Cybercab. When the time arrived on September 3 in Austin, the result was a stock that popped, then rapidly returned all of its gains, and a robotaxi race that still seems to be Alphabet's to lose.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) had its long-awaited Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas, but it was invitation-only, not livestreamed, and CEO Elon Musk wasn't there. The company's main public update was a 51-second video released on X of the two-seat, steering-wheel-free vehicle roaming city streets and people hailing it by app. Shares rose roughly 5% throughout the session, finishing near $376. By September 4, enthusiasm had waned, with the stock plummeting as much as 6% as investors realized how little the event revealed about deployment timelines, production ramp, or regulatory clearance.
Only 45 Cybercabs were registered in Texas, and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) did not seek an NHTSA exemption before deployment, instead self-certifying the Cybercab as compliant with applicable federal safety standards. NHTSA subsequently opened an audit into that certification and has ordered Tesla to provide additional information about the basis for its compliance claims. CNBC summarized the reaction bluntly: the update "underwhelmed" Wall Street, which had been relying on Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) becoming a strong rival in the robotaxi sector, which Alphabet's Waymo currently leads.
That comparison is at the heart of the story. Waymo has established the operational track record that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is still chasing: more than 4,000 autonomous vehicles across its U.S. fleet and more than 500,000 fully autonomous rides per week.
Wall Street's take on the incident was severely divided along those lines. Despite Tesla's efforts to control the narrative, some ******* ysts, including Gary Black of Future Fund, called the Cybercab debut largely a bust. Others, such as Deepwater ******* et Management's Gene Munster, predicted that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) will add approximately 300 Cybercabs in Austin over the next month.
#tesla #NASDAQ #cybercab
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) had its long-awaited Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas, but it was invitation-only, not livestreamed, and CEO Elon Musk wasn't there. The company's main public update was a 51-second video released on X of the two-seat, steering-wheel-free vehicle roaming city streets and people hailing it by app. Shares rose roughly 5% throughout the session, finishing near $376. By September 4, enthusiasm had waned, with the stock plummeting as much as 6% as investors realized how little the event revealed about deployment timelines, production ramp, or regulatory clearance.
Only 45 Cybercabs were registered in Texas, and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) did not seek an NHTSA exemption before deployment, instead self-certifying the Cybercab as compliant with applicable federal safety standards. NHTSA subsequently opened an audit into that certification and has ordered Tesla to provide additional information about the basis for its compliance claims. CNBC summarized the reaction bluntly: the update "underwhelmed" Wall Street, which had been relying on Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) becoming a strong rival in the robotaxi sector, which Alphabet's Waymo currently leads.
That comparison is at the heart of the story. Waymo has established the operational track record that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is still chasing: more than 4,000 autonomous vehicles across its U.S. fleet and more than 500,000 fully autonomous rides per week.
Wall Street's take on the incident was severely divided along those lines. Despite Tesla's efforts to control the narrative, some ******* ysts, including Gary Black of Future Fund, called the Cybercab debut largely a bust. Others, such as Deepwater ******* et Management's Gene Munster, predicted that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) will add approximately 300 Cybercabs in Austin over the next month.
#tesla #NASDAQ #cybercab
1 month ago
TV's biggest night has brought us some of the most breathtaking and unique jewelry moments, from Zendaya's 17-carat diamond necklace to Sofia Vergara's 100-carat drop earrings.
In honor of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, InStyle gathered the most unforgettable jewelry moments to grace the red carpet through the years.
When it comes to carat count, the term "less is more" no longer applies—just ask the stars who have graced the Emmys red carpet through the decades. Just last year, Sydney Sweeney sparkled in over 175 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry. In 2024, the center stone alone in Selena Gomez's Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany necklace weighed in at a whopping 35 carats.
Of course, size isn't the only defining factor of a stunning jewelry moment—uniqueness is what makes a piece truly unforgettable. Take Kelly Osbourne's $250,000 manicure, which is still making waves over a decade later. Her polish, from luxury jeweler Azature, contained a cool 267 carats worth of black diamonds, as reported by Today. Or, maybe Billy Porter's 2021 look is more your style; he appeared in a peacock-like necklace dripping with nearly 50 carats of diamonds and over 34 carats of emeralds, according to Page Six.
In anticipation of the blinding jewelry moments that are sure to stun at tonight's 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, join us for a look back at the 15 most extravagant jewelry moments in Emmys history.
#carat #necklace #awards
In honor of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, InStyle gathered the most unforgettable jewelry moments to grace the red carpet through the years.
When it comes to carat count, the term "less is more" no longer applies—just ask the stars who have graced the Emmys red carpet through the decades. Just last year, Sydney Sweeney sparkled in over 175 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry. In 2024, the center stone alone in Selena Gomez's Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany necklace weighed in at a whopping 35 carats.
Of course, size isn't the only defining factor of a stunning jewelry moment—uniqueness is what makes a piece truly unforgettable. Take Kelly Osbourne's $250,000 manicure, which is still making waves over a decade later. Her polish, from luxury jeweler Azature, contained a cool 267 carats worth of black diamonds, as reported by Today. Or, maybe Billy Porter's 2021 look is more your style; he appeared in a peacock-like necklace dripping with nearly 50 carats of diamonds and over 34 carats of emeralds, according to Page Six.
In anticipation of the blinding jewelry moments that are sure to stun at tonight's 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, join us for a look back at the 15 most extravagant jewelry moments in Emmys history.
#carat #necklace #awards
2 months ago
Apple is skipping the base iPhone 18 this fall in favor of three premium devices: the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable — rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, Duo, or Fold. The foldable is the headline. It's expected to feature a 7.8-inch internal display, a 5.3-inch external screen, an A20 Pro chip, and a thickness of just 4.5mm unfolded, with pricing estimated between $1,999 and $2,399 and limited initial supply. It marks Apple's entry into the foldable category years after rivals — a potentially major new product cycle for one of the world's most valuable companies.
Here's the pattern every ETF investor should understand before today's close. Nearly two decades of data show that Apple tends to "sell the news" on launch day itself. AAPL averages a roughly 0.3% decline on iPhone launch days, with a median drop of about 0.6% — the classic case of anticipation being priced in before the reveal.
But the weakness rarely lasts. Apple has averaged a 0.5% gain the very next session (positive in 15 of 24 releases), and the longer-term picture is decisively bullish: AAPL has gained in the 60 days following an iPhone reveal 17 times since the original 2007 launch. The biggest such move was a 20% gain in the 60 days after the iPhone 11 reveal in 2019. In other words, launch-day dips have historically been buying opportunities, not warning signs. **** ysts have also downplayed fears about the ~$2,000 foldable price tag, arguing a premium halo product is unlikely to dent Apple's overall economics.
Apple is not just a stock — it's one of the largest weights in the entire ETF universe. As one of the biggest companies in the world, it sits near the top of the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and virtually every technology index. That means a move in AAPL ripples through hundreds of funds, and millions of investors have significant Apple exposure without realizing it. When Apple moves on event day, these are the ETFs that move with it.
A handful of funds carry outsized Apple weights and will feel today's move most acutely. GXPT (Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF) holds roughly 19.2% in Apple — the highest of any diversified fund. FTEC (Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF) holds about 16.3%, VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF) about 16.2%, TRUT (VanEck Technology TruSector ETF) roughly 15.1%, and TOPT (iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF) around 14.5%. For these funds, Apple is a dominant driver of daily returns.
#iphone #foldable #launch #aapl
Here's the pattern every ETF investor should understand before today's close. Nearly two decades of data show that Apple tends to "sell the news" on launch day itself. AAPL averages a roughly 0.3% decline on iPhone launch days, with a median drop of about 0.6% — the classic case of anticipation being priced in before the reveal.
But the weakness rarely lasts. Apple has averaged a 0.5% gain the very next session (positive in 15 of 24 releases), and the longer-term picture is decisively bullish: AAPL has gained in the 60 days following an iPhone reveal 17 times since the original 2007 launch. The biggest such move was a 20% gain in the 60 days after the iPhone 11 reveal in 2019. In other words, launch-day dips have historically been buying opportunities, not warning signs. **** ysts have also downplayed fears about the ~$2,000 foldable price tag, arguing a premium halo product is unlikely to dent Apple's overall economics.
Apple is not just a stock — it's one of the largest weights in the entire ETF universe. As one of the biggest companies in the world, it sits near the top of the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and virtually every technology index. That means a move in AAPL ripples through hundreds of funds, and millions of investors have significant Apple exposure without realizing it. When Apple moves on event day, these are the ETFs that move with it.
A handful of funds carry outsized Apple weights and will feel today's move most acutely. GXPT (Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF) holds roughly 19.2% in Apple — the highest of any diversified fund. FTEC (Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF) holds about 16.3%, VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF) about 16.2%, TRUT (VanEck Technology TruSector ETF) roughly 15.1%, and TOPT (iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF) around 14.5%. For these funds, Apple is a dominant driver of daily returns.
#iphone #foldable #launch #aapl
2 months ago
After 99 days, No. 99 and one of MLB's biggest stars is back in action.
The Yankees have activated three-time American League Most Valuable Player and star outfielder Aaron Judge from the 60-day disabled list. Judge has been out of action with a fractured rib since early June, and his return brings back one of MLB's foremost fan attractions.
Already, ticket prices are quickly rising on the resale market for Judge's first game back, which will be Tuesday night at home against the Rockies. As of Tuesday morning, the average get-in price for the game was $87, more than twice the comparable level from Saturday and far higher than what a midweek game against a lowly Colorado team would normally fetch.
Anticipation is quickly rising for Judge's return after the longest injury of his storied career. Judge last played on May 31, and was placed on the injured list five days later. Judge is returning to major league play without any type of minor-league rehabilitation ****** ignment.
Notably, that Yankees-Rockies game previously saw a wild rise and fall in resale pricing, unrelated to Judge and his injury. The contest is also on the Yankees' promotion calendar, with the first 40,000 fans receiving a trading card from the Naruto manga series. Initial hype around that giveaway among manga fans briefly drove resale pricing for the game beyond $250 per ticket in early August. After the card design was revealed and the giveaway was expanded beyond an initial 18,000, demand plummeted.
#game #league #resale #tuesday
The Yankees have activated three-time American League Most Valuable Player and star outfielder Aaron Judge from the 60-day disabled list. Judge has been out of action with a fractured rib since early June, and his return brings back one of MLB's foremost fan attractions.
Already, ticket prices are quickly rising on the resale market for Judge's first game back, which will be Tuesday night at home against the Rockies. As of Tuesday morning, the average get-in price for the game was $87, more than twice the comparable level from Saturday and far higher than what a midweek game against a lowly Colorado team would normally fetch.
Anticipation is quickly rising for Judge's return after the longest injury of his storied career. Judge last played on May 31, and was placed on the injured list five days later. Judge is returning to major league play without any type of minor-league rehabilitation ****** ignment.
Notably, that Yankees-Rockies game previously saw a wild rise and fall in resale pricing, unrelated to Judge and his injury. The contest is also on the Yankees' promotion calendar, with the first 40,000 fans receiving a trading card from the Naruto manga series. Initial hype around that giveaway among manga fans briefly drove resale pricing for the game beyond $250 per ticket in early August. After the card design was revealed and the giveaway was expanded beyond an initial 18,000, demand plummeted.
#game #league #resale #tuesday
2 months ago
Outside the quarterback battle, no player on Iowa's roster made more headlines this offseason than transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz.
Diaz transferred from UT Rio Grande Valley, hoping to become a difference-maker for the Hawkeyes' offense. The 5-foot-10 third-year receiver was super impressive throughout the summer, reportedly dominating in camp and earning a starting spot in Week 1. Plenty of national media members had taken notice of Diaz as the season neared. Just hours before Iowa's season opener on Saturday, that trend continued.
ESPN's "College GameDay" crew was in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday morning in anticipation of the LSU-Clemson game. During the show, the conversation shifted to the Hawkeyes, with the crew giving their thoughts on Kirk Ferentz's team entering the new season. Soon after, ***** yst Pat McAfee brought up Diaz, prompting host Rece Davis to list his 2025 stat line.
In Iowa's opener against Northern Illinois, Diaz lived up to the GameDay hype. Diaz finished with seven grabs for 84 yards and a touchdown. The San Marcos, Texas, product had a good rapport with both Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Diaz won on his routes, created a ton of separation, and looked extremely shifty in the open field.
"If he's out there healthy, that's what he does. He got banged up a little bit in the spring, but he just plays hard and he plays fast also. He is fast and plays fast. As dumb as it sounds, he's really aggressive catching ***** . That does sound dumb and kind of silly in some certain ways.
#hawkeyes
Diaz transferred from UT Rio Grande Valley, hoping to become a difference-maker for the Hawkeyes' offense. The 5-foot-10 third-year receiver was super impressive throughout the summer, reportedly dominating in camp and earning a starting spot in Week 1. Plenty of national media members had taken notice of Diaz as the season neared. Just hours before Iowa's season opener on Saturday, that trend continued.
ESPN's "College GameDay" crew was in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday morning in anticipation of the LSU-Clemson game. During the show, the conversation shifted to the Hawkeyes, with the crew giving their thoughts on Kirk Ferentz's team entering the new season. Soon after, ***** yst Pat McAfee brought up Diaz, prompting host Rece Davis to list his 2025 stat line.
In Iowa's opener against Northern Illinois, Diaz lived up to the GameDay hype. Diaz finished with seven grabs for 84 yards and a touchdown. The San Marcos, Texas, product had a good rapport with both Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Diaz won on his routes, created a ton of separation, and looked extremely shifty in the open field.
"If he's out there healthy, that's what he does. He got banged up a little bit in the spring, but he just plays hard and he plays fast also. He is fast and plays fast. As dumb as it sounds, he's really aggressive catching ***** . That does sound dumb and kind of silly in some certain ways.
#hawkeyes
2 months ago
We're just days away from the start of the 2026 NFL regular season, and everyone is on the edge of their seat with anticipation. The ultimate goal for every team when the season starts is to win the Super Bowl. That's what every team sets out to do; that's what every player wants to see happen. But we all know that only one of the 32 teams can accomplish that feat, and less than half of the league will even make the playoffs.
A recent CBS Sports article grouped and ranked all 32 NFL teams and their chances of making it to the Big Game this season. Teams were grouped as follows:
S: Super Bowl or bust
A: Got close in '25, could break through in '26
B: Legitimate championship aspirations
#every #team #grouped #we 're
A recent CBS Sports article grouped and ranked all 32 NFL teams and their chances of making it to the Big Game this season. Teams were grouped as follows:
S: Super Bowl or bust
A: Got close in '25, could break through in '26
B: Legitimate championship aspirations
#every #team #grouped #we 're
2 months ago
College football is back and the Big Ten Conference had 18 games played in the first week of the 2026 college football season with the result of many being blowouts.
The anticipation for the season has finally come to an end and most of the teams played as advertised. However, some teams hit the snooze **** on and it took them a moment to get into the game. Here is the Big Ten Roundup of each game involving a Big Ten Conference team.
Rutgers started the season off with a loss as the Minutemen dominated the Scarlet Knights from start to finish. The turning point in the game came in the second quarter as the Scarlet Knights turned the ball over twice, which gave Massachusetts the chance to create a massive 17-point second lead entering the second. Rutgers could be in for a long season.
The Golden Gophers flew past the Panthers with ease as they controlled the game on offense, defense and special teams. Senior wide receiver Javon Tracy started the Golden Gophers season with a bang with two punt return touchdowns to cap off Minnesota's exhilarating blowout.
The Fighting Illini's new senior quarterback Katin Houser took over Illinois' offense exceptionally as they moved up and down the field at will. Illinois' defense also held strong as they limited the Blazers' scoring opportunities with senior linebacker Ismael Kante getting a late-game pick-six.
#game #teams #conference #golden
The anticipation for the season has finally come to an end and most of the teams played as advertised. However, some teams hit the snooze **** on and it took them a moment to get into the game. Here is the Big Ten Roundup of each game involving a Big Ten Conference team.
Rutgers started the season off with a loss as the Minutemen dominated the Scarlet Knights from start to finish. The turning point in the game came in the second quarter as the Scarlet Knights turned the ball over twice, which gave Massachusetts the chance to create a massive 17-point second lead entering the second. Rutgers could be in for a long season.
The Golden Gophers flew past the Panthers with ease as they controlled the game on offense, defense and special teams. Senior wide receiver Javon Tracy started the Golden Gophers season with a bang with two punt return touchdowns to cap off Minnesota's exhilarating blowout.
The Fighting Illini's new senior quarterback Katin Houser took over Illinois' offense exceptionally as they moved up and down the field at will. Illinois' defense also held strong as they limited the Blazers' scoring opportunities with senior linebacker Ismael Kante getting a late-game pick-six.
#game #teams #conference #golden
2 months ago
Watch LSU fans loudly boo Jayden Daniels' name during win over Clemson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fans of the LSU Tigers didn't have too much to jeer at on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. Things took a turn for the worse, however, when former quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared on the scoreboard.
During a timeout, the school aired an "NFLSU" segment to commemorate past LSU Tigers who've made a name for themselves in the NFL. Lloyd Cushenberry III, Reid Ferguson, Damien Lewis, Zavion Thomas and Grant Delpit all received courteous cheers from fans remembering the good times that came from formerly watching those same players compete in Death Valley.
Amid his offseason controversy over his former No. 5 jersey being used for sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett, the Baton Rouge faithful did not take too kindly to seeing their 2022-23 quarterback's face on the scoreboard.
After much anticipation and preseason controversy, Lane Kiffin's debut began with a 51-10 rout over Clemson. Perhaps the only time LSU fans booed during Saturday's entirety, including the storm delay that postponed the game for nearly three hours, was seeing their friend-turned-foe. Here's a recap of what happened with Daniels and his former school.
#tigers #baton #rouge
Fans of the LSU Tigers didn't have too much to jeer at on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. Things took a turn for the worse, however, when former quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared on the scoreboard.
During a timeout, the school aired an "NFLSU" segment to commemorate past LSU Tigers who've made a name for themselves in the NFL. Lloyd Cushenberry III, Reid Ferguson, Damien Lewis, Zavion Thomas and Grant Delpit all received courteous cheers from fans remembering the good times that came from formerly watching those same players compete in Death Valley.
Amid his offseason controversy over his former No. 5 jersey being used for sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett, the Baton Rouge faithful did not take too kindly to seeing their 2022-23 quarterback's face on the scoreboard.
After much anticipation and preseason controversy, Lane Kiffin's debut began with a 51-10 rout over Clemson. Perhaps the only time LSU fans booed during Saturday's entirety, including the storm delay that postponed the game for nearly three hours, was seeing their friend-turned-foe. Here's a recap of what happened with Daniels and his former school.
#tigers #baton #rouge
2 months ago
LSU Blowout of Clemson by the numbers: Kiffin's Tigers dismantle opponent in every facet of game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
In a relatively underwhelming slate of games for Week 1, Saturday night's showdown between the No. 11 LSU Tigers and Clemson was expected to make up for the overall lackluster day of games. To amp up the anticipation, the game was delayed over two hours thanks to lightning and storms in the area that pushed kickoff to 9:40 p.m. ET.
LSU entered as 10-point favorites but ended up winning by 41, winning by a final score of 51-10. If the final score wasn't indication enough, LSU completely dominated Clemson in virtually every statistical facet of this game.
Let's take a deeper look at the numbers to show just how dominant LSU was.
MORE:College football Week 1 overreactions: Is Dabo is done? Is Oregon a fraud?
#sporting #week #numbers #games
In a relatively underwhelming slate of games for Week 1, Saturday night's showdown between the No. 11 LSU Tigers and Clemson was expected to make up for the overall lackluster day of games. To amp up the anticipation, the game was delayed over two hours thanks to lightning and storms in the area that pushed kickoff to 9:40 p.m. ET.
LSU entered as 10-point favorites but ended up winning by 41, winning by a final score of 51-10. If the final score wasn't indication enough, LSU completely dominated Clemson in virtually every statistical facet of this game.
Let's take a deeper look at the numbers to show just how dominant LSU was.
MORE:College football Week 1 overreactions: Is Dabo is done? Is Oregon a fraud?
#sporting #week #numbers #games
2 months ago
With their sights set on securing their fourth win of the tournament, Chivas are ready for another Apertura 2026 challenge. Guadalajara are already in the capital of San Luis Potosí, where they will visit Atlético de San Luis at Estadio Libertad Financiera in a Jornada 7 matchup.
Ahead of this game, Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff have selected the 22 players who make up the rojiblanca squad, with an important return to the Rebaño standing out and generating plenty of anticipation among Chivahermanos.
What are the changes to the squad?
Daniel Aguirre has been included in the squad and could make an appearance against the Potosinos.
Miguel Gómez experienced intense pain during one of the training sessions. After undergoing the corresponding imaging studies, it was confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury. His return to competition will depend on his recovery.
#squad #return #estadio
Ahead of this game, Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff have selected the 22 players who make up the rojiblanca squad, with an important return to the Rebaño standing out and generating plenty of anticipation among Chivahermanos.
What are the changes to the squad?
Daniel Aguirre has been included in the squad and could make an appearance against the Potosinos.
Miguel Gómez experienced intense pain during one of the training sessions. After undergoing the corresponding imaging studies, it was confirmed that he has suffered a muscle injury. His return to competition will depend on his recovery.
#squad #return #estadio
2 months ago
By this time next year, athletic contests outside are scheduled to take place at Geneva High School.
Work on the school's new athletic complex is scheduled to start at the end of September, District Superintendent Paul Lombardo said.
"Our goal is to be completed by June 2027," he said. "We want to play our first game at the new stadium."
Renderings of the facility show a turf field, stands which can hold 1,300 fans, press box, lights and eight-lane track.
Lombardo said the anticipation is building toward the new facility.
#lombardo #geneva #september
Work on the school's new athletic complex is scheduled to start at the end of September, District Superintendent Paul Lombardo said.
"Our goal is to be completed by June 2027," he said. "We want to play our first game at the new stadium."
Renderings of the facility show a turf field, stands which can hold 1,300 fans, press box, lights and eight-lane track.
Lombardo said the anticipation is building toward the new facility.
#lombardo #geneva #september
2 months ago
Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW, XETRA:5AP) shares fell 10% Wednesday even after the cybersecurity company beat expectations across key fourth-quarter metrics and issued fiscal 2027 guidance above Street estimates.
The company reported next-generation security (NGS) annual recurring revenue of $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, topping the Street's $8.86 billion estimate and including nearly $1 billion in net new ARR.
Revenue came in at $3.41 billion versus expectations of $3.35 billion, while remaining performance obligations reached $21.2 billion against a $20.95 billion estimate. Earnings per share of $1.02 beat the $0.98 consensus.
Operating margin was roughly in line at 29.6% versus an expected 29.3%, while gross margin came in light at 74.8% versus 76%.
Analysts at BofA said the muted market reaction reflected an unusually high bar for the quarter rather than any weakness in execution, noting that elevated investor expectations, driven by anticipation around Chronosphere, CyberArk cross-sell and improving cyber demand, left investors looking for an even stronger beat.
#beat #company #year
The company reported next-generation security (NGS) annual recurring revenue of $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, topping the Street's $8.86 billion estimate and including nearly $1 billion in net new ARR.
Revenue came in at $3.41 billion versus expectations of $3.35 billion, while remaining performance obligations reached $21.2 billion against a $20.95 billion estimate. Earnings per share of $1.02 beat the $0.98 consensus.
Operating margin was roughly in line at 29.6% versus an expected 29.3%, while gross margin came in light at 74.8% versus 76%.
Analysts at BofA said the muted market reaction reflected an unusually high bar for the quarter rather than any weakness in execution, noting that elevated investor expectations, driven by anticipation around Chronosphere, CyberArk cross-sell and improving cyber demand, left investors looking for an even stronger beat.
#beat #company #year
2 months ago
After months of speculation and anticipation, the NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday over their reported scheme to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard.
And what a hammer it was. The league has stripped the Clippers of five first-round draft picks, fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million, fined Leonard $700,000 and suspended Ballmer, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and president of business operations Gillian Zucker.
It is a team-changing blow to LA, which many have noted also gave up five first-rounders, two pick swaps and future MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a trade for Paul George at Leonard's request.
The Clippers have already released a statement rejecting the NBA's findings and promising to challenge them. It remains to be seen how that will play out, but the NBA has certainly thrown down a harsh first move.
But how harsh is it compared to other cheating scandals in recent sports history? Let's compare the Clippers' sanctions to the bites other teams have received for bending the rules for a competitive advantage in recent sports history, which we are cutting off at the year 2000.
#fined #operations
And what a hammer it was. The league has stripped the Clippers of five first-round draft picks, fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million, fined Leonard $700,000 and suspended Ballmer, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and president of business operations Gillian Zucker.
It is a team-changing blow to LA, which many have noted also gave up five first-rounders, two pick swaps and future MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a trade for Paul George at Leonard's request.
The Clippers have already released a statement rejecting the NBA's findings and promising to challenge them. It remains to be seen how that will play out, but the NBA has certainly thrown down a harsh first move.
But how harsh is it compared to other cheating scandals in recent sports history? Let's compare the Clippers' sanctions to the bites other teams have received for bending the rules for a competitive advantage in recent sports history, which we are cutting off at the year 2000.
#fined #operations
2 months ago
Tim Curry's cause of death has been revealed eight days after his passing on Aug. 25.
According to documents obtained by People from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" actor died of coronary artery disease. The report also cited his history of health issues including his 2012 stroke and kidney cancer. While these ailments contributed to his death they were not the underlying cause.
The actor died last week at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, 14 years after he suffered a paralyzing stroke. He maintained a presence in the public eye through the intervening years through fan conventions, social media and his 2025 memoir "Vagabond."
"Though widely known for his inimitable, flamboyant characters and colorful stage performances, his greatest legacies to those who knew him were his curious, expansive mind and generous, gentle heart, both of which remained open and filled with anticipation until his final breath," Curry's team shared in a statement last week.
More to come…
#angeles #death
According to documents obtained by People from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" actor died of coronary artery disease. The report also cited his history of health issues including his 2012 stroke and kidney cancer. While these ailments contributed to his death they were not the underlying cause.
The actor died last week at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, 14 years after he suffered a paralyzing stroke. He maintained a presence in the public eye through the intervening years through fan conventions, social media and his 2025 memoir "Vagabond."
"Though widely known for his inimitable, flamboyant characters and colorful stage performances, his greatest legacies to those who knew him were his curious, expansive mind and generous, gentle heart, both of which remained open and filled with anticipation until his final breath," Curry's team shared in a statement last week.
More to come…
#angeles #death
2 months ago
Fans are watching on in anticipation with Team USA set to kick off their FIBA World Cup campaign soon.
Team USA tips off their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign in Berlin on September 4th against China. Headlined by superstars Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier, the stacked American roster will be without A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, who pulled out.
However, there are questions over whether Clark will start for Team USA, despite her record-breaking season with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
Rachel DeMita, a sports host, and former college basketball player, best known for hosting NBA 2KTV and covering digital basketball media, has weighed in on the debate.
She believes that history shows Caitlin Clark could play a bench role at the upcoming World Cup.
#team #clark #fiba
Team USA tips off their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign in Berlin on September 4th against China. Headlined by superstars Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier, the stacked American roster will be without A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, who pulled out.
However, there are questions over whether Clark will start for Team USA, despite her record-breaking season with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
Rachel DeMita, a sports host, and former college basketball player, best known for hosting NBA 2KTV and covering digital basketball media, has weighed in on the debate.
She believes that history shows Caitlin Clark could play a bench role at the upcoming World Cup.
#team #clark #fiba
2 months ago
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), the global electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage manufacturer, closed at $367.95, up 5.51%. Investors focused on the upcoming Sept. 3 Cybercab event and renewed interest in FSD and robotaxi plans.
Trading volume reached 60.9 million shares, coming in about 46% above its three-month average of 41.6 million shares. Tesla IPO'd in 2010 and has grown 23,042% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,686, down 0.33%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) closed at 26,371, down 0.12%. Among EV and automotive software peers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) closed at $16.06, down 0.06%, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) closed at $4.85, down 3.19%.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been guiding investors to focus on his company's EV autonomy software as a main driver for Tesla's future fortunes. The next big step in that regard is coming on Thursday, and anticipation looked to be helping drive shares higher today.
The invite-only Cybercab event in Austin is being billed as offering exclusive access to the steering-wheel- and pedal-free vehicle. Investors may hear more from that gathering about Tesla's progress and plans for that brand-new product.
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology gained approval for a limited robotaxi rollout in Nevada two weeks ago, helping to expand its footprint and set the stage for an eventual Cybercab fleet.
#tesla #down #Event
Trading volume reached 60.9 million shares, coming in about 46% above its three-month average of 41.6 million shares. Tesla IPO'd in 2010 and has grown 23,042% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,686, down 0.33%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) closed at 26,371, down 0.12%. Among EV and automotive software peers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) closed at $16.06, down 0.06%, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) closed at $4.85, down 3.19%.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been guiding investors to focus on his company's EV autonomy software as a main driver for Tesla's future fortunes. The next big step in that regard is coming on Thursday, and anticipation looked to be helping drive shares higher today.
The invite-only Cybercab event in Austin is being billed as offering exclusive access to the steering-wheel- and pedal-free vehicle. Investors may hear more from that gathering about Tesla's progress and plans for that brand-new product.
Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) technology gained approval for a limited robotaxi rollout in Nevada two weeks ago, helping to expand its footprint and set the stage for an eventual Cybercab fleet.
#tesla #down #Event
2 months ago
Missouri Tigers football is just two days away from kicking off its 2026 season, and that means Tiger Talk is also back at Harpo's in Columbia.
Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and team captains Dominick Giudice and Santana Banner sat down with Mike Kelly to talk the team's season opener coming up Thursday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Here's what they had to say about the 135th team in program history:
On the anticipation of the season opener: "Really looking forward to Thursday night: that new north end zone, and just the excitement that's been building for us to be sold out again. And 'Kickoff in CoMo', what a cool tradition that we've developed here at the University of Missouri."
On the weather expected Thursday (projected temp at kickoff is 92 degrees): "Advantage us. We're ready for the weather: our guys have practiced in it, our guys have attacked it. We'll be hydrated. It's football season, it's time to play. And I know fans, you're going to need to make sure you hydrate, take care of yourself, and don't peak too soon with the alcohol. It's going to be a great night; don't let that weather affect you."
On the team's fall camp: "I was very impressed with the way our guys handled themselves throughout camp. I was impressed with how physically demanding we were able to make it on them, while also keeping our guys relatively healthy and pushing us to the point of, I think, being prepared and ready for the opportunity."
#kickoff #Football
Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and team captains Dominick Giudice and Santana Banner sat down with Mike Kelly to talk the team's season opener coming up Thursday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Here's what they had to say about the 135th team in program history:
On the anticipation of the season opener: "Really looking forward to Thursday night: that new north end zone, and just the excitement that's been building for us to be sold out again. And 'Kickoff in CoMo', what a cool tradition that we've developed here at the University of Missouri."
On the weather expected Thursday (projected temp at kickoff is 92 degrees): "Advantage us. We're ready for the weather: our guys have practiced in it, our guys have attacked it. We'll be hydrated. It's football season, it's time to play. And I know fans, you're going to need to make sure you hydrate, take care of yourself, and don't peak too soon with the alcohol. It's going to be a great night; don't let that weather affect you."
On the team's fall camp: "I was very impressed with the way our guys handled themselves throughout camp. I was impressed with how physically demanding we were able to make it on them, while also keeping our guys relatively healthy and pushing us to the point of, I think, being prepared and ready for the opportunity."
#kickoff #Football
2 months ago
With all the anticipation, excitement and expectations for the season converging at Memorial Stadium on Saturday as Cal football kicks off against UCLA to usher in its new era, first-year head coach Tosh Lupoi and the Bears are focused on keeping the main thing as the main thing. And that main thing is themselves.
"I think that just depends on personal expectations," Lupoi said Tuesday morning when asked how he balances the anticipation of this moment for Cal with the actual football played between the white lines.
"This is a great challenge, a great Big Ten opponent coming in … and then you dial into what matters, right? Of us, how we're playing, our opportunity to display our culture, to kick off the new era of Cal football, and don't really put a lot into what anybody else's expectations are. Just really declaring what we want to go accomplish and how we want to get there, and keep the main thing, the main thing, every day."
The Bears' dedication to being internally focused has gone so far as to extend their training camp all the way into Monday, which Lupoi conceded leaves them a little behind on their game preparation for the Bruins. But while Lupoi and the Bears remain fixated on the happenings inside the locker room, the buzz outside those walls is loud.
With Cal Athletics raking in a record $88.5 million in donations from July 2025 through June 2026, its transfer class ranking 14th in the nation per 247Sports, and team general manager Ron Rivera touting his belief in the program, a lot of optimistic eyes are watching to see if the Bears can flip the script on what's been a long run of low-level bowl games and tepid mediocrity.
#thing #anticipation
"I think that just depends on personal expectations," Lupoi said Tuesday morning when asked how he balances the anticipation of this moment for Cal with the actual football played between the white lines.
"This is a great challenge, a great Big Ten opponent coming in … and then you dial into what matters, right? Of us, how we're playing, our opportunity to display our culture, to kick off the new era of Cal football, and don't really put a lot into what anybody else's expectations are. Just really declaring what we want to go accomplish and how we want to get there, and keep the main thing, the main thing, every day."
The Bears' dedication to being internally focused has gone so far as to extend their training camp all the way into Monday, which Lupoi conceded leaves them a little behind on their game preparation for the Bruins. But while Lupoi and the Bears remain fixated on the happenings inside the locker room, the buzz outside those walls is loud.
With Cal Athletics raking in a record $88.5 million in donations from July 2025 through June 2026, its transfer class ranking 14th in the nation per 247Sports, and team general manager Ron Rivera touting his belief in the program, a lot of optimistic eyes are watching to see if the Bears can flip the script on what's been a long run of low-level bowl games and tepid mediocrity.
#thing #anticipation
2 months ago
Three words that Hawkeye fans will love to hear: It's game week.
Iowa opens its 2026 season at home against Northern Illinois from Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:15 p.m. CT with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
In anticipation of its season opener, the Hawkeyes released their Week 1 depth chart. The biggest question was who would be named Iowa's starting quarterback. Entering Week 1, the quarterback competition rolls on.
Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are listed with an "OR" as Iowa's starting quarterback to begin the season. Here's a look at the Hawkeyes' season-opening depth chart:
No. 1: Hank Brown OR Jeremy Hecklinski
#week #quarterback #jeremy #hecklinski
Iowa opens its 2026 season at home against Northern Illinois from Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:15 p.m. CT with the game broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
In anticipation of its season opener, the Hawkeyes released their Week 1 depth chart. The biggest question was who would be named Iowa's starting quarterback. Entering Week 1, the quarterback competition rolls on.
Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are listed with an "OR" as Iowa's starting quarterback to begin the season. Here's a look at the Hawkeyes' season-opening depth chart:
No. 1: Hank Brown OR Jeremy Hecklinski
#week #quarterback #jeremy #hecklinski
2 months ago
When you think of College GameDay, you think of a festive, joyous atmosphere that celebrates college football and campuses around the country. But it wasn't always that way, especially if Lee Corso dared to pick the visiting team.
Before his retirement at the beginning of last season, Corso's mascot headgear pick was the climax of the program and one of the highlights of televised sports every week across the fall. Thankfully, ESPN has decided to retire the tradition along with him as it hasn't been picked up since. But the hype and anticipation for who he would pick and whether he would ride with the home team or dare to go against the grain was a huge deal.
And it was apparently too huge for some.
Longtime College GameDay ******* yst Kirk Herbstreit appeared on The Press Box podcast with Bryan Curtis at The Ringer and detailed a couple of scary incidents where fans were so upset over Corso's headgear picks that they actually threw projectiles at the set in the early years of the road show. Once it was a golf ball, and another time it was a full beer can. Herbstreit said that after the second occasion, the show put up a protective net behind the stage to ensure the safety of the on-air personalities.
"I remember two different occasions. We were at LSU doing an LSU-Alabama game and Corso picked Alabama. And he put on an elephant hat. This is before he did the helmets. And he had a massive Alabama red or crimson flag with an "A" on it and he's picking Alabama right in the heart of Baton Rouge. And here comes a golf ball flying from I don't know, 30 yards out, and it just happened to hit the flag that he was waving and it landed right on the desk," Herbstreit said.
#herbstreit
Before his retirement at the beginning of last season, Corso's mascot headgear pick was the climax of the program and one of the highlights of televised sports every week across the fall. Thankfully, ESPN has decided to retire the tradition along with him as it hasn't been picked up since. But the hype and anticipation for who he would pick and whether he would ride with the home team or dare to go against the grain was a huge deal.
And it was apparently too huge for some.
Longtime College GameDay ******* yst Kirk Herbstreit appeared on The Press Box podcast with Bryan Curtis at The Ringer and detailed a couple of scary incidents where fans were so upset over Corso's headgear picks that they actually threw projectiles at the set in the early years of the road show. Once it was a golf ball, and another time it was a full beer can. Herbstreit said that after the second occasion, the show put up a protective net behind the stage to ensure the safety of the on-air personalities.
"I remember two different occasions. We were at LSU doing an LSU-Alabama game and Corso picked Alabama. And he put on an elephant hat. This is before he did the helmets. And he had a massive Alabama red or crimson flag with an "A" on it and he's picking Alabama right in the heart of Baton Rouge. And here comes a golf ball flying from I don't know, 30 yards out, and it just happened to hit the flag that he was waving and it landed right on the desk," Herbstreit said.
#herbstreit
2 months ago
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will "have work to do" if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2% target, Chair Kevin Warsh said on Friday in remarks that marked the closest he has come to acknowledging interest rate hikes may be needed to ease price pressures.
Short-term Treasuries sold off in anticipation of rate increases as soon as next month, with the 2-year Treasury yield rising 11 basis points to 4.34%, its highest in a month. The 10-year Treasury yield was up 5 basis points at 4.72% and the 30-year Treasury yield was up 1.6 basis points at 5.206%.
U.S. stocks were mixed early in the afternoon on Friday, with the Nasdaq off 0.3%, while the U.S. dollar index rose 0.6% to 99.66, again reflecting expectations that rates will rise. The rates market was showing a 60% chance of a rate increase next month, up from 35% before the speech, according to CME data.
COMMENTS:
NATHAN SHETTY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SEI INVESTMENTS, OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA:
#yield #points #Friday #rates
Short-term Treasuries sold off in anticipation of rate increases as soon as next month, with the 2-year Treasury yield rising 11 basis points to 4.34%, its highest in a month. The 10-year Treasury yield was up 5 basis points at 4.72% and the 30-year Treasury yield was up 1.6 basis points at 5.206%.
U.S. stocks were mixed early in the afternoon on Friday, with the Nasdaq off 0.3%, while the U.S. dollar index rose 0.6% to 99.66, again reflecting expectations that rates will rise. The rates market was showing a 60% chance of a rate increase next month, up from 35% before the speech, according to CME data.
COMMENTS:
NATHAN SHETTY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SEI INVESTMENTS, OAKS, PENNSYLVANIA:
#yield #points #Friday #rates
2 months ago
It was a day of anticipation on Thursday as new broke that the Colorado Avalanche and Cale Makar had reached an agreement on a contract extension. There was no announcement then but today is supposed to be the day it finally happens.
First it started with Elliotte Friedman dropping the bomb, which was confirmed by several other media sources that a big announcement on Makar's extension was forthcoming.
And then….silence. But considering there's still three weeks to go before the Avalanche get on the ice for training camp, what's another day?
Now we are announcing the announcement as what has become the norm in today's media.
While we wait, let's reflect on the historic career the world's best defenseman has enjoyed up to this point.
#thursday #elliotte
First it started with Elliotte Friedman dropping the bomb, which was confirmed by several other media sources that a big announcement on Makar's extension was forthcoming.
And then….silence. But considering there's still three weeks to go before the Avalanche get on the ice for training camp, what's another day?
Now we are announcing the announcement as what has become the norm in today's media.
While we wait, let's reflect on the historic career the world's best defenseman has enjoyed up to this point.
#thursday #elliotte
2 months ago
Corn futures rallied to 3 year highs on Wednesday with contracts closing 10 to 13 ½ cents higher. Spillover strength in wheat and supply concerns over the US crop have both been supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up another 13 1/2 cents at $4.85.
Export Sales data will be released on Thursday, with ******* ysts looking for net reductions of 200,000 MT to net sales of 400,000 MT for 2025/26 sales in the week ending on August 20. New crop bookings are expected to be in a range of 0.6-1.6 MMT in that week.
Coffee Prices Slump on the Outlook for Larger Brazil Coffee Supplies
Coffee Prices Plunge in Anticipation of Larger Brazil Supplies
Will this Watson Wednesday be Driven by Wheat or Whisky?
#sales #prices #supplies #wheat
Export Sales data will be released on Thursday, with ******* ysts looking for net reductions of 200,000 MT to net sales of 400,000 MT for 2025/26 sales in the week ending on August 20. New crop bookings are expected to be in a range of 0.6-1.6 MMT in that week.
Coffee Prices Slump on the Outlook for Larger Brazil Coffee Supplies
Coffee Prices Plunge in Anticipation of Larger Brazil Supplies
Will this Watson Wednesday be Driven by Wheat or Whisky?
#sales #prices #supplies #wheat
