National Republicans have spent months trying to rescue Ken Paxton. He's complicating that effort.
Tensions are brewing with some Republicans after POLITICO published Paxton's closed-door comments that "D.C." Republicans were largely controlling his race.
"He is welcome to raise his own money and say whatever he wants," said one Republican involved in the Paxton rescue effort, who like others in this article was granted anonymity to speak candidly. "In fact, if he did that, he'd probably be winning right now and we wouldn't need to spend all this money."
"This just seems like Paxton preparing to blame others for what might be one of the most embarrassing defeats in modern political history," said Carlos Curbelo, a former Florida GOP representative.
Senate Republicans and top operatives didn't want to be in this position in the first place. Many had warned that the Trump effort to unseat Sen. John Cornyn and back Paxton in the primary would cost Republicans hundreds of millions to drag Paxton across the finish line in the general election. Cornyn and Senate GOP groups spent millions of dollars on ads during the primary attacking Paxton over his series of scandals and warning he was a flawed candidate.

#republicans #spent #rescue

THE RUNDOWN
Jason Bard Yarmosky is a contemporary artist.
He and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in July 2026, with People later confirming they are romantically involved.
His paintings have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and public art installations around the world.
Katie Holmes has a new romance brewing.

#rundown #yarmosky #katie #contemporary

Reading run riot, recording eight goals in two games at the Mad Stad, and leading to Ross needing to take a break to process everything. Luckily erstwhile TTE editor Sim steps in to the void.
A lively mailbag sees everybody asking: can Reading keep up this form? Plus, a preview of the upcoming games against Cambridge United and Brentford.
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#ross #united

From Travis Scott and David Harbour to Tory Burch, stars gathered at the 2026 US Open game dressed to their nines. Among them was New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's wife, whose outfit grabbed fans' attention and is receiving tons of praise.
"Okay, outfit of the day going to the U.S. Open," Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael Maye, said on her TikTok account. "My dress is this little white mini dress from Abercrombie. The sweater is J Crew. These little cute flats are from Marshalls, and then my bag is Distry. So, yeah, let's go. Okay."
This isn't the first time Ann Michael Maye turned heads with her outfit. She came to Santa Clara in 2026 to cheer for her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, as he prepared to face the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
For the big day, Ann Michael stole the show in a custom cropped navy Patriots jacket made by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers star Kyle Juszczyk. The jacket had the Patriots logo, and she matched it with studded white jeans, a slicked-back bun, gold earrings, and oversized sunglasses.
Drake Maye's Patriots are worth following, especially with all the storylines brewing in New England. Subscribe for more interesting stories.

#maye #quarterback

PAHOKEE — Something special is brewing out there in the Muck.
A week removed from a double-pass 'Hail Mary' that lit the national sports world on fire, Corian Davis once again led Pahokee to victory.
This time, it was in blowout fashion. This time, the 33-3 lopsided win against an upstart Benjamin squad carries a different kind of meaning.
Pahokee proved they were back last year. This year's start shows the Blue Devils are here to stay.
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#time #something #hail #davis

What SEC's lawsuit against LSU means for Lane Kiffin, former NFL players and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The SEC is not backing down when it comes to former NFL players returning to play college football. On Thursday, the conference filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against both LSU and Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin.
According to On3 Sports, the lawsuit specifically names LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry, the school's president Wade Rousse, as well as head coach Lane Kiffin. The lawsuit comes just days before LSU is set to take on the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night to open the 2026 season.
The move is an immediate escalation of the battle that has been brewing between the SEC and LSU and Lane Kiffin. Kiffin and LSU recently signed former NFL players Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright last week, which resulted in the conference passing a rule barring former professional athletes from returning to play college football.
Let's take a look at the new lawsuit and what it means for LSU and Kiffin.

#means

LSU may soon fire the loudest shot yet in a battle with its own conference.
The SEC has communicated to plaintiff attorneys that the league will comply with a Louisiana state court order permitting their clients — former professional football players — from a return to college. Yahoo Sports obtained a message from the conference legal counsel to attorneys signaling the news.
The message paves the way for a host of players to join SEC programs, most notably at LSU, where two players who signed pro contracts this summer are poised to now be on coach Lane Kiffin's roster.
Dae'Quan Wright, the former Ole Miss tight end who signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns, and Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, who signed with the Saints before being waived, plan to sign with the university. While the signing does not immediately constitute a violation of the SEC's new policy banning former professional players, their inclusion on LSU's final roster would. Rosters are not set until a day before Game 1 (Friday).
The impending signings continues to put at odds the SEC and LSU in an unprecedented legal collision over athlete eligibility that's been brewing for days. A Louisiana judge earlier this month granted Wright and other players an additional year of eligibility through a temporary restraining order by prohibiting the NCAA from enforcing its eligibility standards.

#eligibility #miss

LSU vs. SEC battle brewing: Will Lane Kiffin and Louisiana's governor defy own conference over pro players? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
We may still be more than a week out from the LSU Tigers playing college football, but there could already be an LSU vs. SEC battle brewing.
Naturally, at the center of it all are two LSU coaches, head football coach Lane Kiffin and Tiger basketball coach Will Wade. Kiffin signed former Cleveland Browns tight end and former Ole Miss player Dae'Quan Wright, as well as former Saints defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, also a former Rebel.
Their signings stem from a lawsuit filed in Louisiana state court, which opened the door for 16 former college football players, including Wright, to get a fifth year of eligibility.
Wade added former Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis to his roster, despite him signing contracts with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics' G League earlier this summer.

#wade #player #year

The Atlanta Dream are gearing up for a serious WNBA playoff run after adding a former All-Star and league champion.
Atlanta's currently occupying the fourth seed in the WNBA regular-season standings. However, the Dream have their sights set on playoff success after winning four straight games.
The Dream are strengthening their roster even further after signing WNBA veteran DeWanna Bonner. The franchise revealed the move Thursday ahead of a potential postseason run.
Bonner joins an exciting Dream team that features stars like Angel Reese and Allisha Gray. Meanwhile, Bonner gives Atlanta a major lift with her veteran experience as she continues into her 17th season.
MORE: The WNBA has a dream playoff matchup brewing between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

#reese

Even with their offseason changes, most expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to remain in the thick of the ***** le race. They enter the 2026-27 season as co-title favorites — alongside the San Antonio Spurs. Now, add ESPN's projections as the latest fan of that theory.
In a poll of NBA insiders, ESPN's Summer Forecast has the Thunder in second place in the 2026-27 Western Conference standings with a 60-22 record. The Spurs are ahead in first place with a 62-20 record. Both also serve as the league's best overall records.
"Just when you thought Oklahoma City might strengthen its hold on the West, Wembanyama and the upstart Spurs embarked on a surprising run to the NBA Finals and knocked off the defending champions along the way," ESPN wrote. "This rivalry has been brewing for years, but it ramped up last season. Including the NBA Cup, the regular season and the playoffs, the Spurs and the Thunder met 12 times last season, with the former seizing eight victories."
I think that's a fair prediction to make. The Thunder lost some of their depth this summer. They sent out Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins in cost-cutting trades. Meanwhile, the back of their bench is filled with question marks. Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz are virtually unknown.
Even if they're not as deep as years before, if the Thunder enjoy better health luck, they'll be in the running for the first seed for a fourth consecutive year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are one of the top trios in the league — with one championship ring already in hand.

#oklahoma #place

J.P. Morgan's Jason Hunter warns of autumn S&P 500 weakness, citing AI stock divergence that mirrors the 1999 to 2000 tech crash alongside rising Treasury yields.
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ****** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:

#often

The Los Angeles Rams have an interesting position battle that has been brewing for some time and should be approaching its conclusion this week. Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson have been competing to be Matthew Stafford's backup this season, splitting preseason reps the last two weeks.
Bennett, who has seemingly led the battle throughout camp, lost some ground during the team's preseason opener against Kansas City, with Simpson having a marvelous performance in his debut. After only playing one quarter in the opener, Bennett got a half against the New Orleans Saints. He dazzled, throwing for 181 yards and rushing for two touchdowns in the blowout win.
With the team's preseason finale this week, Gary Klein of the LA Times reports that Bennett continues to get the initial reps with the second-team offense, while Simpson worked after him.
Stetson Bennett was first up with the second-team offense. Ty Simpson also took some second-team reps.
If that didn't already indicate Bennett has confirmed his lead for the QB2 race, head coach Sean McVay stated Simpson will play in the finale, while Bennett's participation will be determined. Under McVay, the Rams historically have not played their QB2 in the finale.

#stetson

Despite short-lived volatility tied to the Iran war in March, 2026 is shaping up to be another banner year for the stock market. Since early June, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and technology-powered Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have blasted to respective all-time highs.
There's little question that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been Wall Street's No. 1 catalyst. Otherworldly spending on the AI infrastructure build-out has increased corporate growth rates and expanded stock valuations to levels last seen in the months leading up to the bursting of the dot-com bubble.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While evidence is mounting that an AI bubble may be brewing, this, arguably, isn't Wall Street's biggest bubble. Something far more sinister lurks in the shadows and, based on historical precedent, the bursting of this bubble may already have begun. If history were to repeat, the consequences for the stock market would be dire.
Image source: Getty Images.

#NVIDIA #Stock #wall

Anheuser-Busch InBev has invested in the production of its Cutwater spirits RTDs, a brand the brewing giant has said is enjoying rapid sales growth.
The company is spending $13m at its facility in Baldwinsville in New York state, part of which will also go towards the manufacturing of its Michelob Ultra beer brand.
The capital injection is part of the group's plan to invest $300m across its US production this year. AB InBev also invested the same amount in its production sites in 2025.
In a statement, the Stella Artois brewer said the move is going to "add new production capabilities for Cutwater to help meet rapidly growing demand".
The capital injection will also grow production of Michelob Ultra and "upgrade can and bottle lines", the group said.

#production #inbev #michelob #capital

J.P. Morgan's Jason Hunter warns of autumn S&P 500 weakness, citing AI stock divergence that mirrors the 1999 to 2000 tech crash alongside rising Treasury yields.
BMY yields nearly 4% with JPMorgan's recently raised $73 target, while GEV carries a $1,330 target as the firm's top electrification conviction pick.
Act now: the ***** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Walmart didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Each year, September rolls around, and it tends to be the worst month for stocks. Historical data show that September is the worst-performing month for the stock market. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has averaged a negative return of about 0.7% to 1% in September, making it the weakest month of the year. Institutional investors and large funds often sell off stocks near the end of the third quarter to lock in gains or adjust ***** et allocations. Some fund managers take advantage of improved liquidity after the summer months to tax-harvest portfolios by selling losers. In addition, traders return from vacations to reevaluate portfolios and often move to more defensive risk-off strategies.
The technical team at J.P. Morgan sees a storm brewing and published reports had this to say:

#yields #worst

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26) on Friday closed up +0.040 (+1.46%).
Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday as forecasts for hotter US weather could potentially boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said on Friday that forecasts shifted to hotter, with above-average temperatures across Texas, the Southwest, and the Interior West through September 4.
A Major Short Squeeze Could Be Brewing in Oklo Stock
Nat-Gas Prices Drop on a Cooler US Weather Outlook
Crude Oil Prices Rally as President Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran

#hotter #ngu26 #commodity #group

No. 2 for No. 1.
Fernando Mendoza pro debut came and went without any issues in Week 1 of the NFL preseason. On Aug. 20, the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback was afforded the opportunity for an encore performance in preseason Week 2.
The No. 1 overall pick's second game for the silver-and-black is now in the history books, meaning the reviews are starting to trickle in. How did he play? Do the Raiders have a quarterback competition brewing that they aren't aware of?
In a sentence: Welcome to the NFL, rook.
MORE: Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut proved Kirk Cousins' value – and that's OK

#preseason #mendoza #kirk

By David Lawder and Jacob Bogage
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip revenues held back by tax cuts.
The Treasury's latest daily cash and debt balances statement showed total public debt outstanding at $40.047 trillion on ‌Tuesday, a total that includes Treasury securities held by the public of $32.266 trillion and intra-governmental debt holdings of $7.782 trillion.
The federal government's IOU has now more than doubled in less than a decade, from $19.95 trillion when President Donald ‌Trump was sworn in for the first time in January 2017. Roughly one-third of that increase occurred during two years of frantic government borrowing to fund the COVID-19 pandemic responses undertaken by Trump and former President Joe Biden, while the fiscal policy choices of both presidents combined with long-running tax-and-spending imbalances account for the rest.
Budget watchdog groups have anticipated crossing the threshold for weeks and issued stark warnings that a full-blown debt crisis could erupt unless lawmakers confront an unsustainable fiscal outlook and raise taxes, cut spending or both.

#trillion #first #time

It wasn't a particularly entertaining ordeal, but the Minnesota Vikings came away from their first preseason game with several positives. On a sunny day at MetLife Stadium, the Vikings set the tone early in a 13-10 win, offering optimism that their offseason goal of improving the run game could translate into on-field production.
Of course, improving the run game is only one factor in returning Minnesota's offense to prominence. Kevin O'Connell wanted improved quarterback play, and while Kyler Murray only threw three passes, Carson Wentz showed command of the offense that could lead one to believe that although one quarterback competition is settled, another could quietly be brewing.
Below are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' victory in their preseason opener.
Even O'Connell's most loyal defenders can't hide his team's deficiencies in the run game. Since taking over in 2022, Minnesota has ranked in the bottom 10 in rushing yards three times, never higher than 19th in 2024. The Vikings hired former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith to emphasize a wide-zone running scheme, hoping it would make teams think twice about doubling Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota's first drive gave us a glimpse of what could be coming. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for six runs for 44 yards, each breaking off a run of 15-plus yards on the drive. On top of the offensive line providing good rushing lanes, rookie fullback Max Bredeson helped Jones pop off for an 18-yard gain on the Vikings' first play from scrimmage.

#improving

Tilray Brands will stop producing beer at its Terrapin facility in Athens, Georgia as the cannabis and beverages group continues to "optimise" its US beer network.
In a statement, the group said from 25 September, it will move "brewing production from Athens to other breweries within our network".
It said the move was part of "ongoing efforts to optimise our brewing network and support our long-term operating model".
The Nasdaq-listed company added: "With robust brewing operations across the country, this transition allows us to continue serving customers efficiently while leveraging the scale and capabilities of our broader brewery footprint."
The taproom, warehouse and repack operations in Athens "will remain open and continue serving customers from the current location".

#brewing

JERUSALEM, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Sunday closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying it aimed to prevent growing attacks ‌on Palestinians by Israeli settlers across the West Bank.
The order, the military ‌said, only applies to Israelis and not to Palestinians. A spokesperson said turning Taybeh into a closed military zone was "due to some violent attacks by Israelis in the region."
"Upon receiving any report of violations of the order, IDF soldiers are dispatched to the area and operate to disperse the gatherings and detain suspects in order to protect the citizens of the ‌area and to maintain order," ⁠the military said in a statement.
Taybeh is one of the only Christian villages remaining in the West Bank and was visited last ⁠year by the Greek Orthodox patriarch and the Roman Catholic cardinal of Jerusalem.
It is also home to the Taybeh Brewing Co, widely considered the Middle East's oldest microbrewery.

#military

The Seattle Seahawks held their eighth public training camp practices early Friday morning, a special practice for season ticket holders and their guests. It was another warm day at team headquarters in Renton, albeit less smoky and hazy than earlier in the week. Much like Wednesday's practice, the Seahawks were not in pads, and indeed they mixed things up with the 11 vs. 11 sessions. There was first-team offense vs. second-team defense, third-team offense vs. first-team defense, the usual 1s vs. 1s and 2s vs. 2s, plus a lot of situational football like red zone and 3rd-and-long work that often decides actual games.
For the second time this week, Field Gulls was on-site at VMAC observing what was just about a three-hour long practice. Myself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and host of The Hawks Eye podcast, Bryce Coutts, as well as Seahawks Forever podcast host, Dan Viens, filmed an instant reaction video after practice ended with our quick-fire takeaways. We discuss the absence of Jadarian Price (which we now know is due to "lower body soreness" per Gregg Bell), the impressive performances of Emanuel Wilson and Ricky White III, a name to watch at the edge, and a promised wrinkle in Brian Fleury's offense that we saw heavily worked on in today's practice.
Oh yeah, and there's a new fullback here who's already getting into the swing of things. Here's new fullback Brock Lampe with RBs coach Thomas Hammock.
This is only a 7-minute video, which should make it digestible for everyone who's able to have a listen! But tonight's big event for us is the Seahawks Syndicate Town Hall Q&A, which goes live at 7:30 pm PT on YouTube and will also be available to watch on Field Gulls! We'll be talking camp, Seahawks football in general, doing some trivia, and a bunch of other fun stuff for our in-person studio audience at Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo. That article is coming up on FG later on Friday evening.
If you attended camp with us, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!

#team #Friday #week

The Seattle Seahawks held their seventh of 10 public training camp practices on Wednesday. It was another warm (and, due to the wildfire smoke, hazy) day at team headquarters in Renton, and the VMAC berm was filled to capacity yet again for what was a non-padded practice for the reigning Super Bowl champions. While the pads may not have been there, there was still a lot to take in.
Field Gulls was on-site at VMAC observing what was just about a 2.5-hour long practice. Myself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and host of The Hawks Eye podcast, Bryce Coutts, filmed a quick reaction video after practice ended (from outside The Pro Shop in Renton, we were in a hurry to get to SoDo!) with our immediate takeaways and ****** ysis. Over a nice and tight five minutes, we discussed how well the defense performed, the Sam Darnold-Rashid Shaheed connection, an interesting name to watch at safety, Nehemiah Pritchett's increased role with the starters, Rylie Mills' versatility, and the work in progress that is a rebuilding running game.
(Update: We've swapped in the video to include auto-generated and therefore not totally accurate transcription, so this should be a help!)
Check out the video below, and don't forget that at 7:30 pm PT we will be live from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo for more in-depth, fleshed out training camp ****** ysis, with special guest Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum joining the Seahawks Syndicate podcast! There will be a separate post coming up for tonight's live stream.
If you attended camp with us, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!

#renton #field

The Seattle Seahawks held their seventh of 10 public training camp practices on Wednesday. It was another warm (and, due to the wildfire smoke, hazy) day at team headquarters in Renton, and the VMAC berm was filled to capacity yet again for what was a non-padded practice for the reigning Super Bowl champions. While the pads may not have been there, there was still a lot to take in.
Field Gulls was on-site at VMAC observing what was just about a 2.5-hour long practice. Myself and fellow Field Gulls staff writer and host of The Hawks Eye podcast, Bryce Coutts, filmed a quick reaction video after practice ended (from outside The Pro Shop in Renton, we were in a hurry to get to SoDo!) with our immediate takeaways and ***** ysis. Over a nice and tight five minutes, we discussed how well the defense performed, the Sam Darnold-Rashid Shaheed connection, an interesting name to watch at safety, Rylie Mills' versatility, and the work in progress that is a rebuilding running game.
Check out the video below, and don't forget that at 7:30 pm PT we will be live from Fast Fashion Brewing in SoDo for more in-depth, fleshed out training camp ***** ysis, with special guest Corbin Smith of Emerald City Spectrum joining the Seahawks Syndicate podcast! There will be a separate post coming up for tonight's live stream.
If you attended camp with us, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!
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#practice #sodo

Back from vacation, the Register's Chad Leistikow reconvenes with Hawk Central teammate Tyler Tachman about the recently completed Big Ten Media Days while looking ahead to the start of fall camp for the Hawkeye football team.
We discuss the potential of Tony Diaz living up to expectations, what a QB battle that extends into September might look like and the benefits of brewing competition at center and in the secondary. We also touch on the Tavion Banks news that he is definitely not returning to Iowa basketball.
Audio version of the podcast can be found with this link or in the embedded file below.
Video (YouTube) version is embedded below that.
This article originally appeared on Hawk Central: Crucial position battles as Iowa football begins fall camp

#Football #back

Caitlin Clark couldn't dodge the question of her side in the brewing debate around women's sports after her teammate Sophie Cunningham started a firestorm.
Cunningham has made her side clear, embracing the argument that biological women should compete against biological women, leading to strong criticism from players and fans for being anti-trans.
Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark has found herself caught in the middle of this situation, being forced to comment on it after their 100-108 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.
Clark definitively made her side clear in the post-game press conference, with her side being that she and the Fever locker room were focused on winning basketball games, leaving the debates for the governing bodies.
"It's not a discussion we have in our locker room; it's for the leagues and the governing bodies to find solutions. My focus is on basketball and how we can get wins."

#clark #made #biological

Browns QB Deshaun Watson sends subtle warning to Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's no secret that there's a heated quarterback competition brewing between Cleveland Browns players Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. As the season gets closer, there's no way this competition is going to die down, either. It's just now heating up.
Watson is coming back after a long period of injury, and he's trying to prove that he's worth the big contract the Browns gave him when they thought he'd be their future. Meanwhile, Sanders is entering his second year in the NFL and trying to show that he's the guy who can lead this team down the road.
Now, Watson is opening up about how he feels back on the field, and it's a bit of a warning to Sanders that, yes, he's ready.
On Saturday, Watson spoke with reporters from the Browns' training camp. He said that he's excited to have the "great opportunity" to show the world what he can do in the preseason.

#watson #sanders #back

Harris Oakmark recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy returned 9.21% (net) in the second quarter, lagging the Russell 1000 Value Index's 13.87%. U.S. equities finished higher during the quarter, with nine of eleven GICS sectors posting gains, led by technology and industrials, while energy and utilities detracted. The market showed concentrated leadership, with investors favoring companies that benefit from AI spending. However, the firm continues to focus on value discipline, avoiding AI-driven market fads, prioritizing companies trading below intrinsic value. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as a notable performance contributor. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) owns and distributes beverages and single serve brewing systems. On July 28, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) closed at $31.08 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $42.29 billion. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) posted a one-month return of -6.86%, while its shares lost 8.10% over the past 52 weeks.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) was a contributor during the quarter. The U.S.-headquartered beverage company's stock rose after better-than-expected first-quarter results, a reaffirmed outlook, and a Barclays rating upgrade. Sales were strong, led by the cold beverage portfolio and the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment, while U.S. Coffee remained pressured but met expectations. Management continues to make pro gress on its JDE Peet's integration. We met with management to discuss the departure of Rafa Oliveira, head of its coffee unit, who is leaving for the CEO role at Heineken; the company has begun searching for his replacement. We continue to believe strong execution and integra tion will help close the valuation gap relative to peers."
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 43 hedge fund portfolios held Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

#pepper #strategy

Jul. 29—Big Ten Football Media Days will continue through Thursday in Chicago.
Even if we have two-plus months before the same event will take place for on the men's and women's basketball side for the Big Ten, let's do a fun exercise, where I pick which three Illinois women's basketball players I would like to hear from in early October.
Of course, I have no say. It's a decision made by Illini head coach . But here's a few friendly suggestions.
is No. 1 on my list. The Chicago native and Illinois starting point guard isn't just a good talker. She's not afraid to say what's on her mind at the time. That's a welcomed sight for a reporter. Like how the former Whitney Young standout said earlier this summer "something is brewing that's very good in Champaign."
Jackson brings context and insight to any discussion — impressive for a 19-year-old — and has a personality that shows through well in an interview setting.

#Basketball #thursday

A Wisconsin brewery known for anti-Trump social media posts, including one promising a free beer promotion upon the death of President Donald Trump, has had its permit to operate in the state revoked by state officials.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Monday that liberal activist and brewery owner Kirk Bangstad is "vowing to fight 'tooth and nail' after receiving a letter from the state's Department of Revenue revoking Minocqua Brewing Co.'s permit to operate in Wisconsin, according to a July 26 newsletter sent to his supporters."
"As you can imagine, I'm not taking this lying down," Bangstad wrote in a Substack post on Sunday. "We're going to fight the state of Wisconsin tooth and nail, and once again, they'll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us."
Wisconsin Dem's Bar Laments 'We Almost Got Free Beer Day' For Trump ******* assination
President Donald Trump took a victory lap over a judge's ruling allowing his legal team to amend his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

#Trump #donald #free