TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we'll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 18 is former TCU wide receiver Jack Bech!
A transfer from LSU, Bech played sparingly in 2023 and became TCU's No. 1 receiver during the 2024 season. At the time of his departure, Bech became the fifth player in program history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards during a single season. He finished the 2024 season with 62 catches for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns and averaged 16.8 yards per reception. He was named a semifinalist for both the Biletnikoff Award and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award as well as a Second-Team All-Big 12 recipient and a Phil Steele All-American Honorable Mention.
Bech, who played in 20 games over his two seasons in Fort Worth, was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Bech made 16 appearances during his rookie season, catching 20 passes for 224 yards and averaging 11.2 yards per catch. Prior to TCU, Bech played two seasons at LSU. He led the Tigers in receptions (43) and posted 489 receiving yards and three touchdowns as a true freshman in 2021.

#bech #season #award

Bechtel has taken over management of the site designated for Poland's first nuclear power plant, as the project shifts from design and planning to large-scale site preparation and construction.
The transition from Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) to the US-based engineering company coincides with the start of earthworks at the Choczewo site, marking a key development in Poland's long-term energy strategy.
Bechtel will now oversee construction operations, coordinate contractors, supervise activity on site and ensure safety standards throughout the project.
According to the company, more than 400 people are currently involved in the initial site works, with about one-third of the workforce recruited locally in Poland. This number is expected to increase as preparations progress.
Bechtel project director Ed Gore said: "As we ****** ume responsibility for the site and begin the first permanent plant work, with the initial earthworks contract, we are focused on safely advancing the project, working closely with our Polish partners, and creating the platform for the next phase of work that will ultimately deliver a new source of reliable, carbon-free energy for Poland."

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Next up in the opponent preview series is the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team that Rutgers (and several other teams around the region) love to hate the most, and the team that handed the Scarlet Knights a truly bitter and heartbreaking defeat 40-36 in Piscataway a season ago. Similar to Rutgers, Penn State is going through a bit of a transition as they settle into the Matt Campbell era after letting go of longtime head coach James Franklin midseason following some surprising losses.
However, an easier Big Ten schedule might mean that the Nittany Lions gain their confidence by the time the Knights head into the Lions' den in late November. This could be Rutgers' hardest road game of the season, as the Knights will previously face Boston College, Maryland, Northwestern, and Wisconsin away from SHI Stadium. Rutgers will have had their chances at several Big Ten wins by this point, but how will the Nittany Lions look in their first year under Campbell?
The Nittany Lions will have a whole new look in 2026, with the offense featuring several former Iowa State Cyclones, including quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Carson Hansen, and wide receivers Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen.
The running back room will have a solid one-two punch, with Hansen rushing for 950 yards with the Cyclones while Ohio State transfer James Peoples will look to be his explosive counterpart with the ability to support the passing game from the backfield.
Penn State has often struggled lately at wide receiver, but Sowell and Eskildsen combined for over 1,000 receiving yards from Becht last year. In addition, sophomore Koby Howard flashed last season despite limited action and will likely start in the slot for the Lions.

#lions #rutgers #penn

Some college football programs are known as Linebacker U or Wide Receiver U for consistently producing great players at those positions.
When it comes to Miami University RedHawks football, the program is best known for the people who roam the sidelines. Hence, the "Cradle of Coaches" nickname.
That nickname and the school's decorated history of coaches are getting the documentary treatment in Cradle of Coaches, produced in conjunction with RESLV and NBCUniversal, set to premiere exclusively on Peacock on Aug. 17.
The documentary "delves into the history of remarkable leaders, their groundbreaking achievements, and the profound connections that have shaped football's greatest coaching legacy."
The who's who of notable coaches who have come through the Miami University football program includes Super Bowl winners such as Sean McVay, John Harbaugh, and Weeb Ewbank, Hall of Famers such as Paul Brown, Ara Parseghian, Woody Hayes, and Bo Schembechler, and myriad other notable leaders on the field over the decades.

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There are once again a lot of familiar quarterbacks in new places ahead of the 2026 college football season. Here are the most notable quarterbacks who changed schools during the offseason.
Arnold was Auburn's primary quarterback in 2025, but threw for just six touchdowns across 215 passing attempts in 10 games and transferred after Hugh Freeze's departure. The former highly touted Oklahoma recruit now heads west to play for former Florida coach Dan Mullen and hopes that his third school in four seasons will facilitate a breakout season.
With James Madison coach Bob Chesney now at UCLA, Barnett left for a power conference school too after leading the Dukes to the College Football Playoff in 2025. In two seasons as JMU's starter, Barnett threw for over 5,400 yards and 49 TDs to just 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 TDs in 2025.
The three-year starter at Iowa State will play his final season of college football in the Big Ten after following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht's stats dropped in 2025 as Iowa State won three fewer games than it did in 2024, but he tossed 64 career TDs and threw for 9,274 yards over 42 games with the Cyclones.
Boley was Kentucky's main quarterback in 2025 as the Mark Stoops era came to an ignominious end. Boley threw for 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 2025 and now heads to Tempe as the favorite to start for coach Kenny Dillingham.

#college #coach #Football #season

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Rio Grande LNG Phase 1 construction is tracking ahead of schedule, with Train 1 first LNG production now expected in the first half of 2027.
The company is transitioning from a development-stage entity to an operating company, evidenced by the secondment of over 100 operational employees to Bechtel.
Management attributes the accelerated timeline to Bechtel's construction efficiency, with Trains 1 and 2 reaching 74% completion as of June 2026.
The Iran conflict has fundamentally altered the global LNG supply outlook, removing approximately 7 million tons per month from the market due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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There were fans on hand for training camp practice for the first time. And they were treated to the direct sun side of the field. The players, on the other hand, see the direct sun every day, and the 95 degree morning heat that comes with it. That didn't stop them from putting some good looking product on the field, though.
Here are a few standouts from today.
He was absolutely dealing. Perfect passes perfectly placed all day, leading to some great catches that seemed near impossible for defenders to get to. This included dime ***** in the back left corner of the end zone to Brock Bowers and the back right corner to Tre Tucker. Then a tight fit ball to Jack Bech in the back of the end zone.
Two days in a row now Brock has been among the standouts. His first great catch came on a deep crossing route from right to left, leaving Isaiah Pola-Mao with no chance at it. Later Brock gave rookie Zeke Masses a welcome to the NFL moment, beating him on a corner route for a touchdown.
The first play Bech made was a nice block on a run out to the left. Then in red zone sessions, he beat Eric Stokes in the back of the end zone for the score.

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CHICAGO -- For decades, Michigan football was synonymous with doing things the right way, having never been subject to any NCAA investigations or penalties. There was little in the way of coaches doing the wrong thing, but the changeover from Gary Moeller to Lloyd Carr showed that the Wolverines weren't fully impervious to that. But the past four years have seen black eye after black eye -- some deserved, some debatably so.
From 'burgergate' to 'signgate' to Sherrone Moore's firing, it seems that cameras and the NCAA have been set up outside of Schembechler Hall for some time now. Thus, after Moore's dismissal for having an inappropriate relationship with his ****** istant, Paige Shiver, the program hired Kyle Whittingham from Utah, who's known for running a tight, clean ship.
And Whittingham said in his Big Ten media days press conference that the team is ready to put the past in the past and go forth with a clean record.
"They're hungry and ready to get back into a season and get into some football again," Whittingham said. "They've been through a lot the last four or five years, but hopefully we can put the drama to bed and just get back to being student-athletes and having a great college experience."
Whittingham noted in the same press conference that he hopes that with the most recent calamity, Moore's indiscretions, football can again be the main focus in Ann Arbor. The players are eager to showcase their capability, and he doesn't want the shadows of the past to haunt the program any further.

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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

Here comes the celebrity fashion bride. Luxury brands are turning the wedding aisle into the new Hollywood red carpet. How "Little House on the Prairie" costume designer Mitchell Travers explored the artistry of Native American makers, Americana workwear and homespun dress. Plus, Betye Saar's wearable art at Roberts Projects, Etai Drori's artful new collab and Brunello Cucinelli's film hits U.S. theaters.
French fashion couture house Matières Fécales launched its bridal wear at the L.A. wedding of singer Gabbriette Bechtel pictured here at her final Paris fitting. Source: Matières Fécales
Paris couture sensation Matières Fécales, which just last week dressed Zendaya in a winged goddess gown at "The Odyssey" premiere in New York City, has joined a growing number of luxury brands that are turning the wedding aisle into the new Hollywood red carpet.
The fashion house created three wedding looks for singer/model Gabbriette Bechtel, who married English musician and 1975 frontman Matty Healy last weekend in L.A., in front of a crowd that included Charli XCX, George Daniel, Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and more.
Following the nuptials, the brand issued a press release touting the event as the official launch of Matières Fécale bridalwear. The announcement arrived in my inbox on the heels of one from Saint Laurent with photos and dressing credits for Logan Lerman's Saint Laurent wedding tuxedo, and just weeks after Taylor Swift tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in a still unseen custom Jonathan Anderson Dior gown. (I predict the big reveal will be the September Vogue cover.)

#House #fashion #gabbriette #bechtel

It was a wild and winding coaching search at Penn State last season, but it ended up with one of the most quietly successful coaches in college football in Iowa State's Matt Campbell.
The Nittany Lions made the somewhat surprising decision to fire coach James Franklin less than a year removed from a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinal, and Campbell, the winningest coach in Cyclones history, faces immediate expectations of success.
Though the pressure may be a bit higher in Happy Valley than it is in Ames, Campbell isn't changing the strategy that worked so well for him at Iowa State, where he won 11 games in 2024 and reached the Big 12 Championship Game twice.
"I'm not wavering," Campbell said at Big Ten media days, per ESPN. "I think the misnomer has been (it's) not about results. The reality is, we have chosen to focus on the process and the people, aligning those two things as good or better than anybody to be the best we truly can be, and I think it's really why we got the results at Iowa State, and I don't know any other way."
The attempt to maintain the same systems and strategies will be easier because the Nittany Lions added many of Campbell's former Iowa State players via the transfer portal — 24 of them, to be exact, headlined by quarterback Rocco Becht.

#college #results

The Big Ten is taking its turn in the media day fun this week in Chicago. Big Ten football media day gets underway with the start of a three-day event on Tuesday, and Penn State will be one of the schools in the spotlight. New head coach Matt Campbell is in Chicago with player representatives Rocco Becht, Anthony Donkoh, and Tony Rojas to discuss the status of the Nittany Lions heading into the 2026 season.
Penn State was picked to finish in sixth place in the unofficial Big Ten media poll, so it will be interesting to hear just what the pulse is of the program from its reps in Chicago. Will this be a team flying under the radar in the College Football Playoff push, or will there be some time needed to rebuild the confidence of the program?
Here is how to stay on top of everything going down at Big Ten Media Day today.
Watch Big Ten Media Days on Fubo
TV Channel: Big Ten Network

#Chicago #program

While the Penn State Nittany Lions lost a lot of production in the 2026 NFL Draft, fans were already questioning whether or not several of Penn State's returning options could be seen as draft picks in 2027. Well, after an offseason of change, there certainly seems like the Nittany Lions have a new look about them. So when the Shriners East-West Bowl watch list came out, it should have been no surprise that Penn State was well represented on the list.
Most importantly, it pointed out a major early win for new head coach Matt Campbell. Not only did Penn State place nineteen total players on the watch list, but fifteen of them were transfers from this year's portal cycle. In fact, thirteen of them come from Matt Campbell's former school, Iowa State. The headliners of the list include QB Rocco Becht, linebackers Kooper Ebel, Caleb Bacon, and Tony Rojas, and wide receivers Brett Eskildsen and Chase Sowell.
The other two transfers on the list were influenced by new defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn after he came to Happy Valley from UCLA. Still, no matter the former programs each player represented, it's still highly impressive that in his first offseason, Matt Campbell was able to bring over such highly coveted talent. While the main question will still be about his future recruiting efforts, this offseason's transfer haul at least showed signs of positivity in terms of the program's direction.
Perhaps the craziest thing about several of the players on the list is that they may not all enter the draft at the same time. At least five or six players could return to Happy Valley at the end of this season. That continuity could prove to be more important than any preseason hype these players are getting. If they are already receiving this hype with multiple years of eligibility left, that's a good sign for Campbell's long-term planning with the squad.
The bottom line is that a lot of people are still high on the new talent in Happy Valley. The question of whether that translates to on-field success remains to be seen.

#penn #valley

Throughout his tenure with Iowa State, Matt Campbell never seemed like he could be tempted away from the Cyclones to take on a bigger job with a more prestigious program. That is, until Penn State came calling last year.
Still, even though Campbell left for new pastures, there were expectations of how Iowa State would transition. It was said that Taylor Mouser, Campbell's longtime ****** istant and offensive coordinator, would be set to ****** ume head-coaching duties. However, that did not become the case.
Instead of sticking with familiarity for the role, Iowa State went into complete reset mode with the hiring of Jimmy Rogers. While Rogers proved to have a solid year at Washington State, he is a clear step behind Mouser when it comes to experience with Iowa State's roster. It didn't even matter all that much, as 55 members of Iowa State's squad left this past transfer portal cycle. A total of 23 of them followed Campbell and Mouser to Happy Valley.
Mouser brings with him tons of experience along with an understanding of how Penn State's new-look offense will operate. He worked his way up in Ames, starting out as a grad ****** istant and working his way up to offensive coordinator over 10 years with the Cyclones program. Now, he gets a chance to run an offense competing in perhaps the best conference in college football. He has a built-in connection with new Penn State QB Rocco Becht that could flourish against better competition.
The bottom line is that Iowa State seemed too willing to take a risk, and Penn State was able to be the ultimate beneficiaries. While Year 1 of the Campbell/ Mouser regime is a huge question mark, many expect it to be much better than what Iowa State can muster up.

#mouser #campbell #cyclones #take

Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel have married, just two weeks after the singer's ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift tied the knot with Travis Kelce in New York.
The 1975 frontman, 37, and his model girlfriend, 28, exchanged vows during a glamorous ceremony at Castillo del Lago, a Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion in the Hollywood Hills, which was previously home to Madonna.
The groom wore a black tuxedo to his wedding while his wife slipped into a traditional white gown.Joining the couple in matrimony were many celebrity friends, including Charli XCX and her husband, George Daniel, who is the drummer in Matty's band.
Also among those star-studded guests were Anastasia Karanikolaou, Fai Khadra, Alex Consani, Devon Lee Carlson and her fiancé, Duke Nicholson, Sydney Lynn Carlson, Tyrell Hampton, Alex O'Connor and Quenlin Blackwell.
The couple have been together for three years, having first fallen head over heels in 2023. They enjoyed a nine-month whirlwind romance before Matty popped the question in 2024.

The Las Vegas Raiders' passing offense ranked 28th in the league last season, averaging 167.7 yards per game. It was a collective issue on offense, with the quarterbacks and offensive line also deserving blame for the lack of success. There's no denying that the wide receivers need to be better in 2026 though.
The Raiders made one splash in free agency at wide receiver. Elsewhere, they're relying on head coach Klint Kubiak and new quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins to drastically improve the aerial attack. Taking everything into consideration, we've ranked the Raiders' projected top five wide receivers from best to worst.
Tre Tucker led all Raiders pass catchers in receiving last year with 696 yards and five touchdowns. The former Cincinnati wideout is a speedster who possesses even more potential in Coach Kubiak's offensive scheme. Tucker should continue being a reliable outlet for the Raiders' quarterbacks while possibly taking his game to new heights in Kubiak's system.
The Raiders signed Jalen Nailor in free agency to a multi-year contract worth more than $11 million per season despite him never topping 444 yards in a single season throughout his four-year rookie deal. The belief is that getting Nailor away from the Minnesota Vikings, who have Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison at the position, will make him significantly more productive. He'll likely see a career-high amount of targets in 2026, and possesses the athletic traits needed to take advantage of his opportunities.
Sophomore Jack Bech needs to be significantly better after producing just 20 catches for 224 yards and zero touchdowns as a rookie. The production did not meet the investment of a top-60 pick. Bech will possess every opportunity to be the starting slot receiver, so expectations are far higher.

Kirk Ferentz has been guiding Iowa football for nearly three decades.
Including his time as Iowa's offensive line coach, Ferentz is approaching four decades as a member of the Hawkeyes' coaching staff.
With his 209 overall wins, Ferentz is now the Big Ten's winningest coach. Ferentz's 133 Big Ten victories trail only Michigan’s Bo Schembechler (143) and Ohio State’s Woody Hayes (153).
The 70-year-old has led Iowa to Big Ten championships in 2002 and 2004. The Hawkeyes also captured Big Ten West Division **** les in 2015, 2021 and 2023 under Ferentz's watch.
Ferentz is admired as one of the models of consistency in college football. USA TODAY Sports shared its respect for coach Ferentz, ranking Ferentz as the nation's No. 16 head coach in its top 25 college football coaches heading into the 2026 season.

USA Volleyball hosted the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup this past week at Ohio State University’s Covelli Center, bringing together eight of the top junior national teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Nebraska saw three of its players represent Team USA in the tournament, each playing a part in the team's run for gold.
Middle blockers Manaia Ogbechie, Keoni Williams and setter Campbell Flynn took part in the tournament, helping the team sweep the tournament. USA volleyball finished 5-0, winning all but one set. Flynn highlighted the trio, being named tournament MVP.
The sophomore commanded the team at setter for the tournament. In the championship match against Canada, Flynn helped the offense hit .326 as a team and contributed five digs. In her freshman year at Nebraska, she played in 28 sets and totaled 126 ****** ists, 31 digs, nine kills, two aces and two blocks.
Ogbechie also took part in the championship match, finishing with five kills, three blocks and an ace. In her freshman season at Nebraska, she played in 27 sets and averaged 2.30 kills per set on .529 hitting with 30 blocks.
Williams did not record any stats in the championship match but did earn two kills and a block in the team's semi-final clash with Mexico. The freshman arrived at Nebraska this past spring after concluding a phenomenal high school career. Williams earned Texas all-state honors after averaging 3.5 kills and 1.3 blocks per set on a .554 hitting percentage.

With his dynamic personality and contagious smile, it's easy to understand why Rocco Becht's teammates at Iowa State and now at Penn State gravitate toward him.
He's engaging, friendly and open even to strangers. Spend several minutes with him and it's hard not to notice that or the seven colorful bracelets he wears on his wrists.
Each one means something special to Becht, but none more than the blue one with gold letters that says, "Share Your Ivan Smile."
Ivan, Becht's younger cousin, was born with Down syndrome. He died suddenly four years ago at the age of 6 from an undetected heart-related problem.
"There wasn't a day that would go by without that kid smiling," Becht said. "He's honestly one of my biggest whys. He wasn't able to do what normal people can do, but he always smiled. For me to go out there and play my heart out for him is something I strive for every single day."

As Penn State prepares for its 2026 football season, they are also preparing to break in its exciting new transfer QB. Rocco Becht is one of college football's most experienced quarterbacks, but has never played at the Big Ten level. All eyes will be on how he adjusts. When you look at his career, you'll be hard-pressed to think he won't impress.
Throughout his career, he has thrown for 9,274 yards and 64 touchdowns, impressive numbers at a Big 12 program like Iowa State. Still, he has also faced his fair share of injuries and, as a result, saw a decrease in his production last season. Now, as he heads into his first year with the Nittany Lions, there is uncertainty surrounding which version of Becht will show up.
That question is perhaps reflected in On3's recent ranking of the top Big Ten quarterbacks, where Becht was only ranked sixth.
While right now, this is just projection, it gives Becht a platform to prove himself. After all, Dante Moore and Julian Sayin have CFP experience along with the others ranked ahead of Becht who have the Big Ten experience he doesn't. However, one thing that Becht does have is continuity. Most of the weapons from his days at Iowa State have followed him and coach Campbell to Happy Valley, including his two leading receivers from last year in Chase Sowell and Brett Eskildsen.
Long story short, if Rocco Becht can get back to form quickly, chances are these rankings will look silly by season's end.

One of the more interesting players to watch on the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 roster will be second-year wide receiver Jack Bech.
The 2025 second-round pick had an up-and-down rookie season and frankly, it was probably more disappointing than anything. He had just 20 catches for 224 yards all season.
Yet, the Raiders’ leadership have stated their belief in Bech and he should get a chance to earn a lot of playing time in 2026 since the team hasn’t made a lot of major additions to the wide receiver position.
So, Bech’s progress in 2026 will be a big storyline and fans will be watching him closely.
We recently asked our community members in A FEED posts if they think the TCU product will take big strides in his second season or not. The results show that fans are split on Bech’s future.

A football fan who has taken a large homemade flag to eight FIFA World Cups is "living his best life" after witnessing England beat tournament co-hosts Mexico.
Paul Green, 68, a retired print worker from Upwell, Norfolk, close to the Cambridgeshire border, first took his distinctive Wisbech flag, adorned with the St George's Cross and Norwich City emblems, to the World Cup in Spain in 1982.
Green and his trusty flag, which he estimates has travelled "around 50,000 miles" (80,000km) in 44 years, have been to all five England fixtures at the 2026 competition.
He has spent £9,000 pre-booking tickets for all potential England games. "As long as they keep winning, I will be there," he added.
Optimistically, his flight home is scheduled for two days after the final.

Like many other programs across college football, Penn State will be looking at one of its first-year players to step up and elevate an unproven receiver room. With many incoming receiver transfers and a transfer at quarterback, Penn State will need to build continuity on the fly. Quarterback Rocco Becht could build a rapport with a freshman receiver to start this season.
In a recent article, Brad Crawford ranks the top freshmen who will be productive early this season, and Penn State receiver Amarion Jackson cracks his ranking. Here is what he had to say about Jackson:
"A spring riser for the Nittany Lions, Jackson's pushing to crack the rotation at wide receiver in Happy Valley ahead of Matt Campbell's first campaign. ******* uming Penn State's starters are Iowa State transfers Chase Sowell, Brett Eskildsen and sophomore Koby Howard, Jackson hopes to crack that next tier of potential targets for new quarterback Rocco Becht, who was the Cyclones' previous starter for multiple seasons. Jackson, a three-star signee out of Omaha, Nebraska, arrived as a defensive back before quickly converting to a wideout."
This season, vs a potentially improved Trojans defense under Gary Patterson, Rocco Becht's go-to guy could very well be a 1st-year receiver. Amarion Jackson is showing great potential early, prior to camp, and with a new man under center, it is fair game for all of the receivers. In Week 8, it will be up to the Trojans to give the Penn State receiver a game to remember and Rocco Becht a warm welcome to Big Ten football.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Rocco Becht's best Penn State receiver target can't sneak up on USC

PaddyPimblett recently reflected on his infamous post-fight incidentwhile competing for Cage Warriors.

After a 2016 ****** le fight in London, Pimblett suffered a memorablemishap during his post-fight interview due to a pre-fight mistake.He has now shed light on his worst weight-cutting gaffes, one ofwhich ultimately led to the viral moment.
Pimblett vomiting soon after his 2016 featherweight ****** le fightagainst JulianErosa at Cage Warriors "Unplugged 1" remains one of hisstandout memories from fighting in the England-based promotion. Hesecured a decision win, but his pre-fight meal got the better ofhim during the post-fight interview. He recalled on his YouTubechannel:

"When I spewed in the cage [after fighting Erosa], it wasn'tbecause of the refuel; it was just because of being an idiot beforeI went to the venue. Before I went to the venue, I went toStarbucks or Costco… I got a hot chocolate, and we went to Tesco,and I got a pack of Ferrero Rocher, and I ate them on the way tothe venue, after doing an 8-kilogram water cut, one of the biggestcuts I've ever done. It didn't go well with my body at the time. Itwas a bad idea, but that was me, stupid kid, didn't listen toanyone. I was only 21 at the time."
Pimblett then revisited another one of his weight-cutting mistakes,this time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After making weight for hisfight against RodrigoVargas at UFC London in just his second appearance in thepromotion, "The Baddy" treated himself to a full English breakfastbefore properly rehydrating.

"The worst mistake I ever made when refuelling was when I fought[Rodrigo] Vargas. I hadn't even drank any water yet. Well, I dranka little bit of water, but in the fighter hotel, I went straightdownstairs and got a full English [breakfast]," Pimblett said. "Iwas sitting there eating the full English, I'd only drank about aliter of water, and Paul Reed cameover, 'What the f*ck are you doing?!' I was just sitting therelike, 'Just having a full English.' And he was like, 'What are youdoing, you f*cking idiot?'"

The UFC lightweight now has his weight-cutting process dialled in.Ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC329, where he'll collide with Benoit St.Denis in the co-main event, the Englishman claims his cut isgoing even better than when he fought JustinGaethje earlier this year.

"We don't miss weight. We make weight healthily. That's exactlywhat I'm going to do next week. I might end up even having lessweight to cut from when I fought Justin Gaethje, and you saw withthat one, I weighed in underweight. This time I haven't got to make155; it's 156. You never know… I might only end up cutting 10pounds, and then I'll be getting back in the cage at 185. A properlightweight."

Most of the focus for the Houston Texans on offense comes from the trenches. Houston struggled to find consistency in both run blocking and pass protection down the stretch last season, which certainly derailed any chance of a postseason push.
But the Texans fixed those woes on paper this offseason with the trade of Tytus Howard and the signings of Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith. Just for good measure, Houston added more depth to the trenches with the selections of Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge in Round 1 and Oklahoma's Febechi Nwaiwu on Day 3.
Ok, so what's the problem? Well, now everyone will turn to the faults of the supporting cast around Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Is the trio of Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz good enough to keep the Texans in contention? How about the run game headlined by newcomer David Montgomery? Is there at least a chance that the old Tank Dell could become a staple in the passing game?
On paper, no, at least not according to ESPN's Bill Barnwell, who listed the Texans' weaponry of tight ends, running backs and wide receivers at No. 24 out of 32 entering the 2026 season.

Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) is one of the 10 Best AI-Powered Healthcare Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
On June 23, Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) announced that it acquired Copli and launched Veeva Falcon MLR. It made the agentic medical, legal, and regulatory content-review platform available immediately.
The firm said Veeva Falcon MLR automates reviews of promotional and medical content by checking materials against approved labels and local regulations. The corporation noted that the platform has the potential to eliminate more than 70% of manual MLR work over the next five years.
Copli CEO Jacob Scheel-Bech called the launch "a fundamental shift" in content review. He said the acquisition will help scale the company's vision for AI-focused MLR while merging its technology with Veeva PromoMats.
Emma Hyland, vice president of Veeva Commercial Content, said the MLR process has long slowed the delivery of information to patients and physicians. She commented that Veeva Falcon MLR can shorten review cycles by automating routine work, allowing reviewers to focus on higher-value responsibilities.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gilberto Mora became the youngest player to start in a World Cup for Mexico when the 17-year-old sensation took the field against the Czech Republic on Wednesday night.
Mora is the youngest competitor in this World Cup. The midfielder became the eighth 17-year-old to play in the tournament when he entered as a substitute during Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa on June 11.
Pelé was the first World Cup player under age 18 when he debuted for Brazil in 1958. The youngest in World Cup history was Norman Whiteside of Northern Ireland, who played in 1982 at 17 years, 41 days. Mora is the first 17-year-old to see World Cup action since Femi Opabunmi and Bartholomew Ogbeche for Nigeria in 2002.
Mora, who plays for Tijuana in the Mexican league, suffered a groin injury early in the year that sidelined him for two months, and coach Javier Aguirre was cautious with him in the first two matches. After subbing in against South Africa, he did not play in last Thursday's 1-0 win over South Korea.
The player known as Morita has already set several records related to his age. In August 2024, he became the youngest to start and score in the Mexican first division at age 15. In January of last year, he became the youngest to debut for the senior team at 16.

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the fastest-growing high-bandwidth memory stocks to buy. The company advanced its U.S. memory capacity plan on June 10, 2026, when it selected Bechtel as the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for the first phase of its leading-edge memory manufacturing complex in Clay, New York. Micron said the site is planned to become the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S. and described it as a cornerstone of American AI-era memory leadership.
The project has direct relevance to HBM because AI servers require large volumes of advanced DRAM, and Micron is one of the few global suppliers competing in high-bandwidth memory. The company said it broke ground on the first New York fab in January 2026 and is now moving into the next construction phase. The update follows fiscal Q2 2026 results, in which revenue rose 196% year over year to $23.86 billion, driven by strong AI data-center memory demand.
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) develops and manufactures memory and storage products, including DRAM, NAND, NOR, SSDs, and high-bandwidth memory used across data centers, AI systems, mobile devices, automotive applications, industrial markets, and consumer electronics.
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Saylor Says 'Opportunists' Pushing for BTC Changes Are Its Biggest Threat

Major changes to the Bitcoin protocol should be well-thought-out and rare, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor previously said.
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