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The Campbell's Company cut 13% of its salaried workforce as part of a plan to slash $500 million in costs by 2030, with CEO Mick Beekhuizen saying the company needs to take "decisive action" to improve performance.
The packaged food maker is also closing two snack plants as it aims to protect margins and support higher levels of investment. Campbell's added it will cut its quarterly dividend by 36% to generate savings that will be directed to other parts of its business.
The announcement comes as Campbell's posted a loss during its fourth quarter, with sales slipping 8% to $2.14 billion. Sales in its snacks business, which includes Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm, plunged 12% during the period. In meals and beverages, home to Rao's, V8 and its iconic soups, sales dipped 4%.
As consumers continue to rein in their spending, food companies are feeling the heat. Beekhuizen said cost cuts at Campbell's are necessary to support greater investment in brands to position them for success.
#sales #investment
The Campbell's Company cut 13% of its salaried workforce as part of a plan to slash $500 million in costs by 2030, with CEO Mick Beekhuizen saying the company needs to take "decisive action" to improve performance.
The packaged food maker is also closing two snack plants as it aims to protect margins and support higher levels of investment. Campbell's added it will cut its quarterly dividend by 36% to generate savings that will be directed to other parts of its business.
The announcement comes as Campbell's posted a loss during its fourth quarter, with sales slipping 8% to $2.14 billion. Sales in its snacks business, which includes Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm, plunged 12% during the period. In meals and beverages, home to Rao's, V8 and its iconic soups, sales dipped 4%.
As consumers continue to rein in their spending, food companies are feeling the heat. Beekhuizen said cost cuts at Campbell's are necessary to support greater investment in brands to position them for success.
#sales #investment
2 months ago
Busy Philipps has ex-husband Marc Silverstein and late friend James Van Der Beek to thank for the discovery of her rare brain tumor.
Philipps, 47, is "grateful" to be alive after doctors found a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare type of brain cancer, during the actress' voluntary full-body scan in February.
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The White Chicks star told People in a Wednesday, August 26, interview that she had originally scheduled the procedure for January, but was forced to postpone due to a blizzard in New York City. Her rescheduled appointment, however, was set for February 12 — just one day after her beloved Dawson's Creek costar Van Der Beek died after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
"Should I just cancel it?" she recalled asking Silverstein, 55, with whom she shares daughters Birdie, 18, and Cricket, 13. "He's like, 'Maybe it's the best thing you could do for your friend this morning. Go get that scan.'"
#silverstein #beek #february
Philipps, 47, is "grateful" to be alive after doctors found a grade 2 oligodendroglioma, a rare type of brain cancer, during the actress' voluntary full-body scan in February.
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The White Chicks star told People in a Wednesday, August 26, interview that she had originally scheduled the procedure for January, but was forced to postpone due to a blizzard in New York City. Her rescheduled appointment, however, was set for February 12 — just one day after her beloved Dawson's Creek costar Van Der Beek died after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
"Should I just cancel it?" she recalled asking Silverstein, 55, with whom she shares daughters Birdie, 18, and Cricket, 13. "He's like, 'Maybe it's the best thing you could do for your friend this morning. Go get that scan.'"
#silverstein #beek #february
2 months ago
Busy Philipps is grateful to be alive after spending six months battling a brain tumor.
Talking with People in an interview published Wednesday, Philipps revealed that she learned about her grade 2 oligodendroglioma – a rare and slow-moving tumor – right as she booked her upcoming role on "Cupertino." She called the experience "the weirdest six months of my life."
"I'm grateful that I'm alive," she said.
The tumor was discovered after Philipps did a Prenuvo MRI scan. She did it despite her doctors saying it wasn't needed because she was young and did not have any symptoms but she felt the need to do it anyway.
The day before the scan was scheduled, Philipps' friend and former "Dawson's Creek" co-star James Van Der Beek lost his battle with cancer and the day after the scan she was set to meet with "Cupertino" creators Michelle and Robert King. She wondered if because of all that if she should just cancel the scan but a conversation with her ex-husband Marc Silverstein convinced her to stick it out.
#months
Talking with People in an interview published Wednesday, Philipps revealed that she learned about her grade 2 oligodendroglioma – a rare and slow-moving tumor – right as she booked her upcoming role on "Cupertino." She called the experience "the weirdest six months of my life."
"I'm grateful that I'm alive," she said.
The tumor was discovered after Philipps did a Prenuvo MRI scan. She did it despite her doctors saying it wasn't needed because she was young and did not have any symptoms but she felt the need to do it anyway.
The day before the scan was scheduled, Philipps' friend and former "Dawson's Creek" co-star James Van Der Beek lost his battle with cancer and the day after the scan she was set to meet with "Cupertino" creators Michelle and Robert King. She wondered if because of all that if she should just cancel the scan but a conversation with her ex-husband Marc Silverstein convinced her to stick it out.
#months
2 months ago
In 2026, several celebrities—actors, directors, reality stars, and more—passed away. Most recently, former Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere was found dead in her South Carolina home at 36. We've also had to say goodbye to Hollywood legends like Catherine O'Hara, action star Chuck Norris, Dawson's Creek's James Van Der Beek, as well as TV producer Ted Turner.
Let's now remember the celebrities who died in 2026.
T.K. Carter
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December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026 (69 years old)
#star #hayden #hollywood
Let's now remember the celebrities who died in 2026.
T.K. Carter
Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026 (69 years old)
#star #hayden #hollywood
2 months ago
Kimberly Van Der Beek has a sweet way of keeping her late husband James Van Der Beek's memory alive
On her Instagram Stories, the wife of the late Dawson's Creek star shared a few snaps of her family marking six months since her husband's death
In text over the photos, Kimberly shared how she's able to keep her husband's legacy alive through their children, whom she affectionately called her little "cuties"
Kimberly Van Der Beek has a sweet way of keeping her late husband James Van Der Beek's memory alive.
On her Instagram Stories, the wife of the late Dawson's Creek star shared a few snaps of her family marking six months since her husband's death.
#kimberly #alive #shared #creek
On her Instagram Stories, the wife of the late Dawson's Creek star shared a few snaps of her family marking six months since her husband's death
In text over the photos, Kimberly shared how she's able to keep her husband's legacy alive through their children, whom she affectionately called her little "cuties"
Kimberly Van Der Beek has a sweet way of keeping her late husband James Van Der Beek's memory alive.
On her Instagram Stories, the wife of the late Dawson's Creek star shared a few snaps of her family marking six months since her husband's death.
#kimberly #alive #shared #creek
2 months ago
2026 began on a sombre note after the deaths of several celebrities in January, including actress Catherine O'Hara and fashion designer Valentino Garavani, and sadly, more have since passed away.
Tributes poured in as fans around the world mourned the loss of some of their favorite stars from TV, film, and music, not long after the deaths of several big-name actors and musicians in 2025, including Diane Keaton, Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, Robert Redford, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died on July 13, just five days after '80s music icon Bonnie Tyler, who died unexpectedly on July 8, while actress Hayden Panettiere tragically passed away just a few days before her 37th birthday.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon died on March 20, just one day before martial artist and Hollywood action hero Chuck Norris, who passed away on March 19.
Legendary singerNeil Sedaka died on February 27 at the age of 86. Revenge of the Nerds' Robert Carradine died on February 23, Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane died on February 19, Godfather star Robert Duvall died on February 15, Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek's death was announced on February 11,and Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara died on January 30.
#died #february #star #away
Tributes poured in as fans around the world mourned the loss of some of their favorite stars from TV, film, and music, not long after the deaths of several big-name actors and musicians in 2025, including Diane Keaton, Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, Robert Redford, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died on July 13, just five days after '80s music icon Bonnie Tyler, who died unexpectedly on July 8, while actress Hayden Panettiere tragically passed away just a few days before her 37th birthday.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon died on March 20, just one day before martial artist and Hollywood action hero Chuck Norris, who passed away on March 19.
Legendary singerNeil Sedaka died on February 27 at the age of 86. Revenge of the Nerds' Robert Carradine died on February 23, Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane died on February 19, Godfather star Robert Duvall died on February 15, Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek's death was announced on February 11,and Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara died on January 30.
#died #february #star #away
2 months ago
Matthew McConaughey explained why he doesn't want his children to be "exactly" like him in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE
The actor shares three kids with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey
Matthew stars in the new movie The Rivals of Amziah King, which is in theaters now
Matthew McConaughey is reflecting on his legacy as a father.
The actor recently sat down for an exclusive interview with PEOPLE to chat about his new movie, The Rivals of Amziah King, in which he plays a beekeeper and bluegrass musician who reunites with his former foster daughter after many years apart and fights to protect his honey business. Touching on the lessons woven into the movie's story, Matthew, 56, spoke about his hopes that his own children will hold onto some of the wisdom he's imparted to them.
#matthew #king #exclusive #actor
The actor shares three kids with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey
Matthew stars in the new movie The Rivals of Amziah King, which is in theaters now
Matthew McConaughey is reflecting on his legacy as a father.
The actor recently sat down for an exclusive interview with PEOPLE to chat about his new movie, The Rivals of Amziah King, in which he plays a beekeeper and bluegrass musician who reunites with his former foster daughter after many years apart and fights to protect his honey business. Touching on the lessons woven into the movie's story, Matthew, 56, spoke about his hopes that his own children will hold onto some of the wisdom he's imparted to them.
#matthew #king #exclusive #actor
2 months ago
A series loss in Cincinnati and yet another injury blow will not deter the Pirates from buying at the trade deadline.
Despite falling a game below .500, the Pirates are looking to add more pieces to their roster ahead of the 6 p.m. ET buzzer, a source familiar with the situation told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
The Pirates made a notable move on Saturday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees for a pair of prospects. Among the other additions Pittsburgh has made so far this month are infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Ron Marinaccio. But it's not yet enough.
This is the second time general manager Ben Cherington has been looking to add pieces at the deadline and not subtract. The other was in 2024, and if the Pirates want to be serious contenders, they can't repeat what they did two years ago.
That year, the Pirates were teetering between buying and selling but entered the deadline a couple games over .500. To bolster its roster, Pittsburgh acquired infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Blue Jays, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Rockies.
#pittsburgh #looking #roster #right
Despite falling a game below .500, the Pirates are looking to add more pieces to their roster ahead of the 6 p.m. ET buzzer, a source familiar with the situation told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
The Pirates made a notable move on Saturday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees for a pair of prospects. Among the other additions Pittsburgh has made so far this month are infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Ron Marinaccio. But it's not yet enough.
This is the second time general manager Ben Cherington has been looking to add pieces at the deadline and not subtract. The other was in 2024, and if the Pirates want to be serious contenders, they can't repeat what they did two years ago.
That year, the Pirates were teetering between buying and selling but entered the deadline a couple games over .500. To bolster its roster, Pittsburgh acquired infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Blue Jays, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Rockies.
#pittsburgh #looking #roster #right
2 months ago
Kimberly Van Der Beek is paying tribute to her late husband, Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek.
The producer and podcast host commemorated their first wedding anniversary since the actor's death in February at age 48.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry [James Van Der Beek]," she wrote on Instagram. "I'm eternally grateful."
Kimberly Van Der Beek is celebrating her loving and long-lasting marriage to her famous husband, the late James Van Der Beek.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry [James Van Der Beek]," Kimberly wrote on Instagram in a touching post shared on Saturday, 16 years to the day they were married.
#beek
The producer and podcast host commemorated their first wedding anniversary since the actor's death in February at age 48.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry [James Van Der Beek]," she wrote on Instagram. "I'm eternally grateful."
Kimberly Van Der Beek is celebrating her loving and long-lasting marriage to her famous husband, the late James Van Der Beek.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry [James Van Der Beek]," Kimberly wrote on Instagram in a touching post shared on Saturday, 16 years to the day they were married.
#beek
2 months ago
James Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, paid tribute to the late actor on what would have been their 16th anniversary
"The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have," she wrote alongside a photo of James hugging all six of their children
The Dawson's Creek alum was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer and died at 48 on Wednesday, Feb. 11
James Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, is remembering the late actor on what would have been their 16th anniversary.
On the couple's first wedding anniversary since James died at age 48 following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer in February, Kimberly, 44, expressed that, 16 years ago, she was "the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames."
#kimberly #anniversary #actor #cancer
"The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have," she wrote alongside a photo of James hugging all six of their children
The Dawson's Creek alum was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer and died at 48 on Wednesday, Feb. 11
James Van Der Beek's wife, Kimberly, is remembering the late actor on what would have been their 16th anniversary.
On the couple's first wedding anniversary since James died at age 48 following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer in February, Kimberly, 44, expressed that, 16 years ago, she was "the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames."
#kimberly #anniversary #actor #cancer
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Originally appeared on E! Online
James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly Van Der Beek is marking a special milestone in the pair's marriage.
Six months after the Dawson's Creek alum died following a yearslong battle with colorectal cancer, his wife shared a message in honor of what would have been the couple's 16th wedding anniversary.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames," Kimberly wrote on Instagram Aug. 1 alongside photos with the late actor. "The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have."
Indeed, Kimberly—mom to Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, Gwendolyn, 8, and Jeremiah, 4, with James—shared she still feels her husband's presence, adding, "He continues to be present and guide us. I'm eternally grateful."
#originally
James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly Van Der Beek is marking a special milestone in the pair's marriage.
Six months after the Dawson's Creek alum died following a yearslong battle with colorectal cancer, his wife shared a message in honor of what would have been the couple's 16th wedding anniversary.
"16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames," Kimberly wrote on Instagram Aug. 1 alongside photos with the late actor. "The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have."
Indeed, Kimberly—mom to Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, Gwendolyn, 8, and Jeremiah, 4, with James—shared she still feels her husband's presence, adding, "He continues to be present and guide us. I'm eternally grateful."
#originally
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James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, got married in 2010, and went on to have six kids. She experienced their first anniversary since he died. She shared a tribute on August 1 to the Dawson's Creek actor.
The mother posted a picture of herself and the actor on Instagram with the caption, "16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames. The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have. He continues to be present and guide us. I'm eternally grateful."
The Varsity Blues actor played Dean Wilson in the recently released Elle. His character ran for mayor in the Legally Blonde prequel. The third episode of the Amazon series paid tribute to him with a ******* le card reading "In loving memory of James Van Der Beek."
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Kimblery, 44, posted pictures of their daughters Annabel and Emilia from the Elle set on Instagram in July. Annabel, 12, took pictures with the cast and played Uno with them.
#actor #elle
The mother posted a picture of herself and the actor on Instagram with the caption, "16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry vanderjames. The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold everyday with all these incredible children we have. He continues to be present and guide us. I'm eternally grateful."
The Varsity Blues actor played Dean Wilson in the recently released Elle. His character ran for mayor in the Legally Blonde prequel. The third episode of the Amazon series paid tribute to him with a ******* le card reading "In loving memory of James Van Der Beek."
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Kimblery, 44, posted pictures of their daughters Annabel and Emilia from the Elle set on Instagram in July. Annabel, 12, took pictures with the cast and played Uno with them.
#actor #elle
3 months ago
Where are they now?
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar in recent months.
After a first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
We followed up with a second installment, where we checked in on Hakim Ziyech, Donny van de Beek, and Layvin Kurzawa.
Here is our final top 10, with of course players struggling at their clubs, like Euro 2021 champion Federico Chiesa.
#benjamin
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar in recent months.
After a first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
We followed up with a second installment, where we checked in on Hakim Ziyech, Donny van de Beek, and Layvin Kurzawa.
Here is our final top 10, with of course players struggling at their clubs, like Euro 2021 champion Federico Chiesa.
#benjamin
3 months ago
What happened to them?
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar this year.
After our first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
Today, we can talk about the sad situation of Dele Alli, who has never found a club again due to personal problems.
On this list, we can also mention three players who haven't played in months: Lucas Moura and Donny van de Beek, both seriously injured, but also Kalvin Phillips, who has been left out of the squad at City.
#bernat
Exiled, without a contract, or without playing time... we've listed a few names who have fallen off the radar this year.
After our first episode, where we mentioned Benjamin Bourigeaud, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches.
Today, we can talk about the sad situation of Dele Alli, who has never found a club again due to personal problems.
On this list, we can also mention three players who haven't played in months: Lucas Moura and Donny van de Beek, both seriously injured, but also Kalvin Phillips, who has been left out of the squad at City.
#bernat
3 months ago
FrieslandCampina is reorganising its business in Europe's retail channel to become "simpler and more customer-centric", CEO Jan Derck van Karnebeek said.
The changes affect business units with remits that have overlapped in Europe.
The Dutch dairy cooperative plans to combine the elements of two units – Retail & Americas and Europe – that have both worked with customers in Europe's retail market.
According to FrieslandCampina's annual report, the co-op's Europe business unit handles business in the Netherlands, Belgium and countries including Greece and the UK.
Meanwhile, the Retail & Americas unit supplies cheese and other, undisclosed products to retailers in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
The changes affect business units with remits that have overlapped in Europe.
The Dutch dairy cooperative plans to combine the elements of two units – Retail & Americas and Europe – that have both worked with customers in Europe's retail market.
According to FrieslandCampina's annual report, the co-op's Europe business unit handles business in the Netherlands, Belgium and countries including Greece and the UK.
Meanwhile, the Retail & Americas unit supplies cheese and other, undisclosed products to retailers in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
3 months ago
FOXBOROUGH - Now that Morocco's World Cup dream is over after a 2-0 loss against France in the quarterfinals, Atlas Lions manager Mohamed Ouahbi's allegiance reverted to his home country.
France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas. Ouahbi declared his rooting interest.
"I hope it will be Belgium," he said.
The Morocco manager, who took over in March after leading the nation's U20 and U23 sides, was born in the Schaerbeek region of Brussels to a Moroccan family. He supported both Belgium and Morocco watching the 1986 World Cup.
Moroco crossed paths with one of the world's best teams in France for the first time in Ouhabi's tenure at Boston Stadium. He share dhis admiration for Les Blues manager Didier Deschamps both as a player and a coach.
France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Dallas. Ouahbi declared his rooting interest.
"I hope it will be Belgium," he said.
The Morocco manager, who took over in March after leading the nation's U20 and U23 sides, was born in the Schaerbeek region of Brussels to a Moroccan family. He supported both Belgium and Morocco watching the 1986 World Cup.
Moroco crossed paths with one of the world's best teams in France for the first time in Ouhabi's tenure at Boston Stadium. He share dhis admiration for Les Blues manager Didier Deschamps both as a player and a coach.
3 months ago
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Leo Carlsson, keeping the rising star and creating a little bit of a cap squeeze for the team.
The $18 million average annual value on the offer sheet makes Carlsson, 21, the highest-paid player in the NHL, passing the $17 million for Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov. The Flyers would have owed the Ducks four first-round picks if they had not matched.
With the match and the recent re-signing of defensemen Pavel Mintyukov and Tyson Hinds, the Ducks have about $9 million in remaining cap ***** e according to puckpedia.com
Cutter Gauthier, the team's leading scorer, still has to sign and that cap ***** e might not be enough after a 41-goal season. The Ducks' defense also could use an upgrade. That means general manager Pat Verbeek might have to trade a veteran or two to be cap-compliant.
Here's what to know about the Ducks matching the Flyers' offer sheet:
The $18 million average annual value on the offer sheet makes Carlsson, 21, the highest-paid player in the NHL, passing the $17 million for Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov. The Flyers would have owed the Ducks four first-round picks if they had not matched.
With the match and the recent re-signing of defensemen Pavel Mintyukov and Tyson Hinds, the Ducks have about $9 million in remaining cap ***** e according to puckpedia.com
Cutter Gauthier, the team's leading scorer, still has to sign and that cap ***** e might not be enough after a 41-goal season. The Ducks' defense also could use an upgrade. That means general manager Pat Verbeek might have to trade a veteran or two to be cap-compliant.
Here's what to know about the Ducks matching the Flyers' offer sheet:
3 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.
The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million deal extended by the Flyers one week ago.
Carlsson signed the Flyers' offer sheet as a restricted free agent after a year of fruitless negotiations with Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek, whose typical hardline approach in contract talks with his restricted free agents backfired tremendously this time.
Carlsson's new contract is worth much more than the league expected he would get as a restricted free agent, and the $18 million average annual value is significantly more than he had already indicated he would accept. The deal surpasses the salary of Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov, who would have been the NHL's highest-paid player at $17 million.
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The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million deal extended by the Flyers one week ago.
Carlsson signed the Flyers' offer sheet as a restricted free agent after a year of fruitless negotiations with Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek, whose typical hardline approach in contract talks with his restricted free agents backfired tremendously this time.
Carlsson's new contract is worth much more than the league expected he would get as a restricted free agent, and the $18 million average annual value is significantly more than he had already indicated he would accept. The deal surpasses the salary of Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov, who would have been the NHL's highest-paid player at $17 million.
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3 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The ****** ociated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn’t announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ****** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL’s highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn’t announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ****** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL’s highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
3 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The ***** ociated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn't announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ***** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL's highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Ducks didn't announce the financial terms of their deal through the 2030-31 season with the 22-year-old Mintyukov. The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 ***** ists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
The Ducks belatedly got this pricier-than-expected deal done with one of their most important young players only two days after they blundered into a precarious situation with their cornerstone center.
Leo Carlsson signed a five-year, $90 million offer sheet with Philadelphia last Friday, which means the 21-year-old Swede is likely to be the NHL's highest-paid player next season for the Flyers or for the Ducks, who can match the offer or receive four first-round draft picks as compensation. Anaheim must decide by Friday.
Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
3 months ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers swapped right-handed relievers on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, placing Jakob Junis on the IL with a right hip impingement and activating 40-year-old Chris Martin after his second stint out because of a right shoulder issue.
Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young also said left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks would have season-ending surgery for a flexor tendon strain. Beeks was close to being activated from the IL after being out since June 10 with lower back spasms when he started having elbow soreness during his rehab.
Junis has been one of the team's most reliable relievers, going 1-1 with five saves and a 2.80 ERA over 35 1/3 innings in 31 appearances. Young expressed hope that Junis would be out for only the 15-day period.
Martin, who is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA in 12 games this season, missed 31 games from mid-April to mid-May and then 30 more games that included all of June because of a right shoulder impingement. Beeks was 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 29 appearances.
The shuffling of relievers came on the same day that right-handed starter Jack Leiter said he felt good in his recovery and hoped to pitch again this season after arthroscopic surgery June 23 to remove an extra but unneeded bone from behind his right ankle bone.
Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young also said left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks would have season-ending surgery for a flexor tendon strain. Beeks was close to being activated from the IL after being out since June 10 with lower back spasms when he started having elbow soreness during his rehab.
Junis has been one of the team's most reliable relievers, going 1-1 with five saves and a 2.80 ERA over 35 1/3 innings in 31 appearances. Young expressed hope that Junis would be out for only the 15-day period.
Martin, who is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA in 12 games this season, missed 31 games from mid-April to mid-May and then 30 more games that included all of June because of a right shoulder impingement. Beeks was 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 29 appearances.
The shuffling of relievers came on the same day that right-handed starter Jack Leiter said he felt good in his recovery and hoped to pitch again this season after arthroscopic surgery June 23 to remove an extra but unneeded bone from behind his right ankle bone.
3 months ago
The Texas Rangers have placed reliever Jakob Junis on the injured list due to a hip impingement, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have activated reliever Chris Martin from the 15 day injured list.
In addition, the Rangers announced that Jalen Beeks has a strained flexor tendon in his elbow and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair that.
So more problems for the Rangers bullpen. Beeks, who was one of the myriad of relievers signed to one year deals this offseason, had a 3.81 ERA in 26 innings over 29 games before landing on the injured list in mid-June. The Rangers will not be getting him back, which puts the Ranger bullpen in an even more precarious position over the final half of the season, especially with Robert Garcia, the Rangers’ other setup/middle relief lefty, currently on the 60 day injured list.
Junis has been the primary setup guy for the Rangers for most of the season, although he’s allowed runs in three of his last four outings. The beat writers are reporting that Junis is expected to return after the minimum time on the injured list, which would have him back after the All Star Break.
Replacing Junis on the active roster is Chris Martin. The veteran righthander has had a pair of stints on the i.l. so far this season, and hasn’t been particularly effective when he’s been healthy, putting up a 7.84 ERA and 6.40 FIP in 10.1 innings over 12 appearances.
In addition, the Rangers announced that Jalen Beeks has a strained flexor tendon in his elbow and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair that.
So more problems for the Rangers bullpen. Beeks, who was one of the myriad of relievers signed to one year deals this offseason, had a 3.81 ERA in 26 innings over 29 games before landing on the injured list in mid-June. The Rangers will not be getting him back, which puts the Ranger bullpen in an even more precarious position over the final half of the season, especially with Robert Garcia, the Rangers’ other setup/middle relief lefty, currently on the 60 day injured list.
Junis has been the primary setup guy for the Rangers for most of the season, although he’s allowed runs in three of his last four outings. The beat writers are reporting that Junis is expected to return after the minimum time on the injured list, which would have him back after the All Star Break.
Replacing Junis on the active roster is Chris Martin. The veteran righthander has had a pair of stints on the i.l. so far this season, and hasn’t been particularly effective when he’s been healthy, putting up a 7.84 ERA and 6.40 FIP in 10.1 innings over 12 appearances.
4 months ago
Meghan Markle shared As ever's latest product on Tuesday, June 30
The lavender honey is the latest sweet flavor inspired by Meghan's beekeeping hobby
The ******* ss of Sussex and her family are currently on vacation in Europe ahead of a planned trip to the U.K.
Meghan Markle may be on a family vacation in Europe, but she's still making business moves.
The ******* ss of Sussex, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, are currently vacationing in Europe with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, the newest product from her As ever collection dropped on Tuesday, June 30, debuting a Lavender Honey described on the brand's Instagram page as "a floral gift of summer" with a "delicate warmth that lingers beautifully."
The lavender honey is the latest sweet flavor inspired by Meghan's beekeeping hobby
The ******* ss of Sussex and her family are currently on vacation in Europe ahead of a planned trip to the U.K.
Meghan Markle may be on a family vacation in Europe, but she's still making business moves.
The ******* ss of Sussex, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, are currently vacationing in Europe with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, the newest product from her As ever collection dropped on Tuesday, June 30, debuting a Lavender Honey described on the brand's Instagram page as "a floral gift of summer" with a "delicate warmth that lingers beautifully."
4 months ago
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.
Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible. The county is located east of Houston and borders Louisiana.
No bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. Officials haven't identified the owner of the hives.
Christie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.
"They just help each other, that's what they do," Ray said. "The beekeeping community is a great community."
Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible. The county is located east of Houston and borders Louisiana.
No bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. Officials haven't identified the owner of the hives.
Christie Ray, who owns nearby Queen Bee Supply, said volunteers from three or four other beekeeping businesses in the area went to the crash scene Sunday to help.
"They just help each other, that's what they do," Ray said. "The beekeeping community is a great community."
4 months ago
Kimberly Van Der Beek is paying tribute to her late husband James Van Der Beek on the first Father's Day after the beloved actor's death.
Van Der Beek, a father of six, died on Feb. 11 at age 48, following a prolonged battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. On Father's Day, June 21, Kimberly posted a series of photos on her Instagram.
"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," Kimberly wrote in the photo caption. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel."
Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 and shared his illness with the public in November 2024. He continued working, in spite of his health battle, appearing on shows like the CW's "Walker" (2024) and Amazon Prime Video's comedy "Overcompensating" (2025).
The couple married in August 2010 and welcomed six children over the next decade including the eldest daughter, Olivia, now 15, son Joshua, now 13, daughter Annabel, 11, daughter Emilia, 10, daughter Gwendolyn, 8, and son Jeremiah, 5, in 2021. Family life became a central focus for the couple throughout their marriage, with James frequently sharing his pride in fatherhood on Instagram.
Van Der Beek, a father of six, died on Feb. 11 at age 48, following a prolonged battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. On Father's Day, June 21, Kimberly posted a series of photos on her Instagram.
"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," Kimberly wrote in the photo caption. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel."
Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 and shared his illness with the public in November 2024. He continued working, in spite of his health battle, appearing on shows like the CW's "Walker" (2024) and Amazon Prime Video's comedy "Overcompensating" (2025).
The couple married in August 2010 and welcomed six children over the next decade including the eldest daughter, Olivia, now 15, son Joshua, now 13, daughter Annabel, 11, daughter Emilia, 10, daughter Gwendolyn, 8, and son Jeremiah, 5, in 2021. Family life became a central focus for the couple throughout their marriage, with James frequently sharing his pride in fatherhood on Instagram.
4 months ago
Kimberly Van Der Beek remembered late husband James Van Der Beek on what marked his first posthumous Father's Day on Sunday, June 21
The actor died following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48 in February
He and Kimberly shared six children together: daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, plus sons Joshua and Jeremiah
James Van Der Beek is being remembered as a great dad.
Marking the first Father's Day after the actor died following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48 in February, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, honored him with a reflective Instagram post on Sunday, June 21.
The actor died following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48 in February
He and Kimberly shared six children together: daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, plus sons Joshua and Jeremiah
James Van Der Beek is being remembered as a great dad.
Marking the first Father's Day after the actor died following a journey with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 48 in February, his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, honored him with a reflective Instagram post on Sunday, June 21.
4 months ago
Father's Day is a day to celebrate fathers both living and departed, and Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband, James Van Der Beek, who died this February.
"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," Kimberly wrote on Instagram on Sunday, June 21, as she captioned a slideshow of the Dawson's Creek star and their kids. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel."
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Kimberly's post got thousands of likes and countless comments. "The best of the best forever," said Twilight alum Nikki Reed. "We love you so much, James. Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always."
"Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today," Kimberly wrote on Instagram on Sunday, June 21, as she captioned a slideshow of the Dawson's Creek star and their kids. "And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel."
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Kimberly's post got thousands of likes and countless comments. "The best of the best forever," said Twilight alum Nikki Reed. "We love you so much, James. Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always."
4 months ago
Heather McComb says James Van Der Beek knew about her wedding to Scott Michael Campbell before his death and gave the couple his blessing.
McComb married Campbell on May 30 in Missoula, Montana. In a new Us Weekly interview, she said Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, both knew the wedding was coming and supported the relationship.
"James and Kimberly both knew that Scott and I were getting married and they both were so full of love and support and excitement," McComb told the outlet. She said having Van Der Beek's blessing is something she will always hold in her heart.
McComb and Van Der Beek were married from 2003 to 2010. Her new comments describe a friendship that continued long after the divorce and became part of the emotional backdrop to her wedding day.
McComb announced the wedding on Instagram after marrying Campbell in Missoula. People reported that she described the ceremony as taking place in the couple's favorite city and said they were surrounded by the people they love most.
McComb married Campbell on May 30 in Missoula, Montana. In a new Us Weekly interview, she said Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, both knew the wedding was coming and supported the relationship.
"James and Kimberly both knew that Scott and I were getting married and they both were so full of love and support and excitement," McComb told the outlet. She said having Van Der Beek's blessing is something she will always hold in her heart.
McComb and Van Der Beek were married from 2003 to 2010. Her new comments describe a friendship that continued long after the divorce and became part of the emotional backdrop to her wedding day.
McComb announced the wedding on Instagram after marrying Campbell in Missoula. People reported that she described the ceremony as taking place in the couple's favorite city and said they were surrounded by the people they love most.
4 months ago
James Van Der Beek's first wife, Heather McComb, said that the late Dawson's Creek star blessed her recent remarriage to Scott Michael Campbell.
"To have his blessing on this marriage was something that I will always hold on my heart," McComb said.
Van Der Beek and McComb were married from 2003 to 2010.
James Van Der Beek's ex-wife says the late Dawson's Creek actor fully supported her remarriage.
Heather McComb, who was married to the Varsity Blues actor from 2003 to 2010, recently wed Scott Michael Campbell. In a new interview with Us Weekly, the Party of Five actress said that Van Der Beek and his widow, Kimberly, both approved of her new relationship.
"To have his blessing on this marriage was something that I will always hold on my heart," McComb said.
Van Der Beek and McComb were married from 2003 to 2010.
James Van Der Beek's ex-wife says the late Dawson's Creek actor fully supported her remarriage.
Heather McComb, who was married to the Varsity Blues actor from 2003 to 2010, recently wed Scott Michael Campbell. In a new interview with Us Weekly, the Party of Five actress said that Van Der Beek and his widow, Kimberly, both approved of her new relationship.
8 months ago
Why the GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s daughters has fans deeply divided over money an...
When I saw that a GoFundMe had been launched to support Eric Dane’s daughters after news of his death, my first though was if this was following the recent direction from James Van Der Beek’s fundraiser. But then I noticed one distinction, Eric’s wife did not set this up, his friends did. They set it up for his daughters. Yet the confusion on if it was necessary or not still lingered with me.
Not because his daughters don’t deserve compassion or that people are donating. But because the intersection of grie
When I saw that a GoFundMe had been launched to support Eric Dane’s daughters after news of his death, my first though was if this was following the recent direction from James Van Der Beek’s fundraiser. But then I noticed one distinction, Eric’s wife did not set this up, his friends did. They set it up for his daughters. Yet the confusion on if it was necessary or not still lingered with me.
Not because his daughters don’t deserve compassion or that people are donating. But because the intersection of grie
