9 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are ready to put the 2025-26 season behind them. It was a season filled with too many injuries to count, with a bleak 19-63 record.
But the Pacers are healthy again. Tyrese Haliburton is back, Ivica Zubac is healthy again, and the entire starting five has finally had time to gel throughout training camp practices.
Whether they can stay healthy, however, could define their season once again.
Here are two X-factors for the Pacers' 2026-27 season, plus one bold prediction:
CAN THEY AVOID THE INJURY BUG?
#Pacers #indianapolis #tyrese #ivica
But the Pacers are healthy again. Tyrese Haliburton is back, Ivica Zubac is healthy again, and the entire starting five has finally had time to gel throughout training camp practices.
Whether they can stay healthy, however, could define their season once again.
Here are two X-factors for the Pacers' 2026-27 season, plus one bold prediction:
CAN THEY AVOID THE INJURY BUG?
#Pacers #indianapolis #tyrese #ivica
9 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are ready to put the 2025-26 season behind them. It was a season filled with too many injuries to count, with a bleak 19-63 record.
But the Pacers are healthy again. Tyrese Haliburton is back, Ivica Zubac is healthy again, and the entire starting five has finally had time to gel throughout training camp practices.
Whether they can stay healthy, however, could define their season once again.
Here are two X-factors for the Pacers' 2026-27 season, plus one bold prediction:
CAN THEY AVOID THE INJURY BUG?
#season #haliburton
But the Pacers are healthy again. Tyrese Haliburton is back, Ivica Zubac is healthy again, and the entire starting five has finally had time to gel throughout training camp practices.
Whether they can stay healthy, however, could define their season once again.
Here are two X-factors for the Pacers' 2026-27 season, plus one bold prediction:
CAN THEY AVOID THE INJURY BUG?
#season #haliburton
9 days ago
Today's guest column is by professors John Cairney and Rick Burton.
A recent New York Times story about "robot athletes" caught our collective attention in September and got us thinking about how androids will influence the future of sport business. We're well acquainted with Battlebots and drone racing but hadn't dedicated many stray brain cells to the August 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games that were held in Beijing.
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A recent New York Times story about "robot athletes" caught our collective attention in September and got us thinking about how androids will influence the future of sport business. We're well acquainted with Battlebots and drone racing but hadn't dedicated many stray brain cells to the August 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games that were held in Beijing.
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#games #john #burton #times
23 days ago
Umberto Pizzi, who has died aged 88, was a paparazzo who documented Italy's Dolce Vita era, specialising in candid shots of the actors, television personalities, politicians and ***** orted hangers-on who made up the emerging class of nouveau riche.
Pizzi himself spurned the term "paparazzi", which he thought conveyed an attitude of hostility towards photojournalists. He preferred to think of his role as a kind of modern-day Petronius, documenting the spectacles and excesses of the era through its best-known personalities. He photographed stars of Italian cinema such as Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio Gassman, as well as Hollywood golden couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
In the 1970s and 1980s he ventured into the realms of Italian culture, politics and the global aristocracy. He photographed John Paul Getty III during his time in Rome and trod on bullets on his way to the scene where the former prime minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in 1978. His archive, comprising around two million images, spanned two republics and more than 60 years of history, from economic boom to the season of protest, through to the modern era of mass communication.
The film-maker Tinto Brass pictured by Pizzi with the actress Sandra Milo, 1987 - UMBERTO PIZZI DA/Fotogramma
From the early 2000s he worked for the web publication Dagospia, which became notorious for its section headed "Cafonal": roughly, the uncouth, ostentatious rich. One Pizzi image that encapsulated the new era showed a table of important people stuffing themselves with food. Another was of Northern League and Forza Italia members dousing a reclining woman with champagne during a birthday party.
#dolce #vita #petronius
Pizzi himself spurned the term "paparazzi", which he thought conveyed an attitude of hostility towards photojournalists. He preferred to think of his role as a kind of modern-day Petronius, documenting the spectacles and excesses of the era through its best-known personalities. He photographed stars of Italian cinema such as Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio Gassman, as well as Hollywood golden couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
In the 1970s and 1980s he ventured into the realms of Italian culture, politics and the global aristocracy. He photographed John Paul Getty III during his time in Rome and trod on bullets on his way to the scene where the former prime minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in 1978. His archive, comprising around two million images, spanned two republics and more than 60 years of history, from economic boom to the season of protest, through to the modern era of mass communication.
The film-maker Tinto Brass pictured by Pizzi with the actress Sandra Milo, 1987 - UMBERTO PIZZI DA/Fotogramma
From the early 2000s he worked for the web publication Dagospia, which became notorious for its section headed "Cafonal": roughly, the uncouth, ostentatious rich. One Pizzi image that encapsulated the new era showed a table of important people stuffing themselves with food. Another was of Northern League and Forza Italia members dousing a reclining woman with champagne during a birthday party.
#dolce #vita #petronius
25 days ago
ROLEPLAY: Choosing an outfit to embody a character, whatever the occasion, is one of the greatest fashion pleasures for Givenchy guest Janelle Monáe, who chose a masculine suit, tie and striped overcoat for her latest front-row appearance at Sarah Burton's show Friday afternoon. "Time traveler" was her chosen role for the day, said the musician and actress.
"I think about myself as a world builder and as a storyteller, through music, TV and also fashion," said Monáe. Acting, after all, is a form of time travel. "It's so much fun, but at the same time, it's important to remain present. I try to spend a lot of time present. Talking to you, having this moment, that's what it's about," she said.
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#roleplay
"I think about myself as a world builder and as a storyteller, through music, TV and also fashion," said Monáe. Acting, after all, is a form of time travel. "It's so much fun, but at the same time, it's important to remain present. I try to spend a lot of time present. Talking to you, having this moment, that's what it's about," she said.
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#roleplay
25 days ago
Tim Burton brought daughter Nell as his plus-one to Loewe's Paris Fashion Week show on Oct. 2
The father-daughter pair sat front row in their coordinating all-black outfits
Nell is one of Burton's two children with former partner Helena Bonham Carter
Tim Burton is having the sweetest father-daughter day out in Paris.
The award-winning director, 68, brought his daughter, Nell Burton, 18, as his plus-one for the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2. The duo stepped out in coordinating looks, with Tim wearing a black suit with a black shirt and black shoes, and Nell wearing a short-sleeve black minidress and black heels. She carried a yellow bag, which added a pop of color, to complete her look.
#burton #daughter
The father-daughter pair sat front row in their coordinating all-black outfits
Nell is one of Burton's two children with former partner Helena Bonham Carter
Tim Burton is having the sweetest father-daughter day out in Paris.
The award-winning director, 68, brought his daughter, Nell Burton, 18, as his plus-one for the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2. The duo stepped out in coordinating looks, with Tim wearing a black suit with a black shirt and black shoes, and Nell wearing a short-sleeve black minidress and black heels. She carried a yellow bag, which added a pop of color, to complete her look.
#burton #daughter
1 month ago
On Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs announced two practice squad elevations ahead of the "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Defensive tackle Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren will be available to play against the Broncos.
Harris was a standout during training camp and the preseason, doing enough to make the initial 53-man roster on cutdown weekend before the team waived him the following day. The second-year player from Auburn cleared waivers and returned to the Chiefs' practice squad; the interior lineman wears No. 68, filling in for defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (IR) as a reserve defensive tackle.
VanSumeren could be the Chiefs' first pure fullback to take the field since Michael Burton in 2022. The fourth-year player entered the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent linebacker from Michigan. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall and 258 pounds, VanSumeren switched to the fullback position in 2025, appearing in one game for the Eagles.
#defensive #fullback #harris #Eagles
Defensive tackle Marcus Harris and fullback Ben VanSumeren will be available to play against the Broncos.
Harris was a standout during training camp and the preseason, doing enough to make the initial 53-man roster on cutdown weekend before the team waived him the following day. The second-year player from Auburn cleared waivers and returned to the Chiefs' practice squad; the interior lineman wears No. 68, filling in for defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (IR) as a reserve defensive tackle.
VanSumeren could be the Chiefs' first pure fullback to take the field since Michael Burton in 2022. The fourth-year player entered the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent linebacker from Michigan. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall and 258 pounds, VanSumeren switched to the fullback position in 2025, appearing in one game for the Eagles.
#defensive #fullback #harris #Eagles
1 month ago
Duke improved to 2-0 on the season with a hard-fought 31-27 victory over Illinois on the road in Champaign in a sold out Gies Memorial Stadium. A non-conference Power Four win is a huge accomplishment in Week Two of the season.
Quarterback Walker Eget completed 15 of 21 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Sheppard rushed 24 times for 147 yards and one touchdown, and caught five passes for 41 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Jonah Burton caught four passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Cornerback Evan Smith accounted for the game's only turnover when he intercepted a pass from Illinois quarterback Katin Houser.
Play One: Illinois was leading 17-7 and Duke was facing a 4th down and four yards to go with nine minutes and 41 seconds remaining in the 2nd quarter. Duke lined up to punt but hiked the ball to Nate Sheppard instead of punter Kade Reynoldson and Sheppard ran for 15 yards and a 1st down. This play switched momentum from the Illini to the Blue Devils. Four plays later Nate Sheppard rushed two yards for a touchdown cutting the Illini lead to 17-14.
Play Two: At the eight minutes and 28 seconds mark of the 1st quarter, quarterback Walker Eget hit wide receiver Jonah Burton for a 12 yards touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7. Burton did a great job securing the ball as he went to the ground.
#illinois
Quarterback Walker Eget completed 15 of 21 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Sheppard rushed 24 times for 147 yards and one touchdown, and caught five passes for 41 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Jonah Burton caught four passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Cornerback Evan Smith accounted for the game's only turnover when he intercepted a pass from Illinois quarterback Katin Houser.
Play One: Illinois was leading 17-7 and Duke was facing a 4th down and four yards to go with nine minutes and 41 seconds remaining in the 2nd quarter. Duke lined up to punt but hiked the ball to Nate Sheppard instead of punter Kade Reynoldson and Sheppard ran for 15 yards and a 1st down. This play switched momentum from the Illini to the Blue Devils. Four plays later Nate Sheppard rushed two yards for a touchdown cutting the Illini lead to 17-14.
Play Two: At the eight minutes and 28 seconds mark of the 1st quarter, quarterback Walker Eget hit wide receiver Jonah Burton for a 12 yards touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7. Burton did a great job securing the ball as he went to the ground.
#illinois
1 month ago
A surreal crash at NASCAR's O'Reilly Series Nu Way 225 on Saturday could have been so much worse.
The end of the first stage saw a 10-car crash hit pit road as the entire field entered for fresh tires. It began with Rajah Caruth's No. 88 car getting spun out and ended with the road fully clogged and the race on ice.
Caruth, Brandon Jones, Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, Jeb Burton, Ryan Sieg, Patrick Staropoli, Jeremy Clements, Nicholas Sanchez and Anthony Alfredo were all involved, with some sustaining race-ending damage.
Scary scene on pit road with multiple cars involved in a big crash. pic.twitter.com/LRfyydLNAk
The bigger worries were for the crew of Brent Crews in the No. 19 car. Crews had already pitted and was receiving work when Sanchez's car barreled into his right rear, coming within inches of significant contact with rear tire changer Bryan Backus.
#involved #rear
The end of the first stage saw a 10-car crash hit pit road as the entire field entered for fresh tires. It began with Rajah Caruth's No. 88 car getting spun out and ended with the road fully clogged and the race on ice.
Caruth, Brandon Jones, Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, Jeb Burton, Ryan Sieg, Patrick Staropoli, Jeremy Clements, Nicholas Sanchez and Anthony Alfredo were all involved, with some sustaining race-ending damage.
Scary scene on pit road with multiple cars involved in a big crash. pic.twitter.com/LRfyydLNAk
The bigger worries were for the crew of Brent Crews in the No. 19 car. Crews had already pitted and was receiving work when Sanchez's car barreled into his right rear, coming within inches of significant contact with rear tire changer Bryan Backus.
#involved #rear
2 months ago
NASCAR driver Gary Myers, part of a four-generation legacy in auto racing, died Thursday, Sept. 10, according to a social media post by his son Burt. He was 76.
"Last night I lost my hero," Burt Myers wrote on Facebook. "He fought so hard but was so tired. My daddy is in Heaven and can finally do the things he wanted to do the last several years. Thank God for the times we had. He taught me everything I know. Selfishly I want him here but I know he is much better off now. I miss him so much. I love you Daddy!"
Myers was on the starting line for NASCAR Winston Cup races every year from 1974-78, twice finishing as high as 11th.
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Myers also competed on the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman National Championship, the USAR Hooters Late Model Series, the NASCAR Modified National Championship, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and the SMART Modified Tour.
#myers #burt #national #championship
"Last night I lost my hero," Burt Myers wrote on Facebook. "He fought so hard but was so tired. My daddy is in Heaven and can finally do the things he wanted to do the last several years. Thank God for the times we had. He taught me everything I know. Selfishly I want him here but I know he is much better off now. I miss him so much. I love you Daddy!"
Myers was on the starting line for NASCAR Winston Cup races every year from 1974-78, twice finishing as high as 11th.
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Myers also competed on the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman National Championship, the USAR Hooters Late Model Series, the NASCAR Modified National Championship, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and the SMART Modified Tour.
#myers #burt #national #championship
2 months ago
Robin Morgan, a former editor-in-chief of Ms. Magazine who co-founded the Women's Media Center with Ms. co-founder Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, died today, September 5, just several days after the passing of her friend and colleague Steinem. Morgan was 85.
Her death was announced by her son Blake Morgan and Julie Burton, president and CEO of the Women's Media Center. A cause of death was not disclosed, but her son noted that she died peacefully in her sleep. Robin Morgan was in her second decade of living with Parkinson's Disease.
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Her death was announced by her son Blake Morgan and Julie Burton, president and CEO of the Women's Media Center. A cause of death was not disclosed, but her son noted that she died peacefully in her sleep. Robin Morgan was in her second decade of living with Parkinson's Disease.
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2 months ago
On August 26, Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 results that pushed adjusted earnings per share to $0.54 from $0.23 a year earlier, while net sales climbed 4.9% to $169.8 million. The jewelry and watch company also confirmed it will stop issuing annual financial guidance going forward, choosing instead to focus commentary on near-term trends. For a business built on Swiss craftsmanship and a stable of licensed fashion brands, the quarter marked a fifth straight period of positive momentum, and it came with a few surprises tucked inside the numbers.
Some of the headline strength came from a one-time source: $3.2 million in IEEPA duty refunds tied to tariffs paid between February 2025 and May 2026, which lifted GAAP gross margin to 59.4% from 54.1%. But strip that out and adjusted gross margin still rose 340 basis points to 57.5%, driven by favorable channel and product mix, strategic pricing, and less discounting. Growth was broad rather than concentrated in one line item. US net sales rose 4.9%, international sales rose 4.9% as well (4.1% in constant currency), and Latin America and India posted particularly strong results.
Movado.com sales jumped 8%, and Olivia Burton sales grew 23%, powered by small-shaped watches focused on the U.K. and US markets. The company also flagged a resurgence in traditional watch interest among younger buyers, pointing to the Baby Face mini strap watch, which sold out more than 400 units on movado.com in under a month. Looking ahead, Movado is expanding its Tapestry partnership to launch Kate Spade watches starting next fiscal year. The balance sheet backs up the momentum, with $211.6 million in cash, no debt, and $16.6 million already returned to shareholders through dividends this year.
Not every piece of this quarter travels into the second half. Management was explicit that the favorable mix of lower duty rate inventory that padded margins is temporary and is not expected to continue, and second-half gross margin guidance of 55% to 56% reflects that normalization. Sallie DeMarsilis also noted that gross margin gains were partially offset by higher shipping costs tied to fuel surcharges and rising e-commerce volume.
Geographically, the Middle East remains a soft spot, with Efraim Grinberg citing tourism-related headwinds in a region still affected by regional conflict. Operating expenses rose to $85.7 million from $80.6 million, largely on higher performance-based compensation and marketing spend. There is also a smaller but notable item: a $0.2 million pretax charge tied to a misconduct investigation within a Dubai-based Swiss subsidiary branch. And while Movado expects to recover another $6.8 million in IEEPA duties, it has chosen not to recognize that gain until the cash actually arrives, a reminder that not all of this quarter's tailwind is guaranteed to repeat.
#second
Some of the headline strength came from a one-time source: $3.2 million in IEEPA duty refunds tied to tariffs paid between February 2025 and May 2026, which lifted GAAP gross margin to 59.4% from 54.1%. But strip that out and adjusted gross margin still rose 340 basis points to 57.5%, driven by favorable channel and product mix, strategic pricing, and less discounting. Growth was broad rather than concentrated in one line item. US net sales rose 4.9%, international sales rose 4.9% as well (4.1% in constant currency), and Latin America and India posted particularly strong results.
Movado.com sales jumped 8%, and Olivia Burton sales grew 23%, powered by small-shaped watches focused on the U.K. and US markets. The company also flagged a resurgence in traditional watch interest among younger buyers, pointing to the Baby Face mini strap watch, which sold out more than 400 units on movado.com in under a month. Looking ahead, Movado is expanding its Tapestry partnership to launch Kate Spade watches starting next fiscal year. The balance sheet backs up the momentum, with $211.6 million in cash, no debt, and $16.6 million already returned to shareholders through dividends this year.
Not every piece of this quarter travels into the second half. Management was explicit that the favorable mix of lower duty rate inventory that padded margins is temporary and is not expected to continue, and second-half gross margin guidance of 55% to 56% reflects that normalization. Sallie DeMarsilis also noted that gross margin gains were partially offset by higher shipping costs tied to fuel surcharges and rising e-commerce volume.
Geographically, the Middle East remains a soft spot, with Efraim Grinberg citing tourism-related headwinds in a region still affected by regional conflict. Operating expenses rose to $85.7 million from $80.6 million, largely on higher performance-based compensation and marketing spend. There is also a smaller but notable item: a $0.2 million pretax charge tied to a misconduct investigation within a Dubai-based Swiss subsidiary branch. And while Movado expects to recover another $6.8 million in IEEPA duties, it has chosen not to recognize that gain until the cash actually arrives, a reminder that not all of this quarter's tailwind is guaranteed to repeat.
#second
2 months ago
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Katin Houser threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in his Illinois debut as the Illini defeated UAB 42-23 on Thursday night in a season opener.
Houser, who transferred from East Carolina, completed 13 of 17 passes for 182 yards. Collin Dixon caught six passes for 70 yards and two TDs, and Ca'Lil Valentine rushed 11 times for 88 yards and a score.
UAB's Ryder Burton completed 18 of 33 passes for 219 yards and a TD. He also rushed for a score. Jonah Delange kicked three field goals for the Blazers.
Illinois scored two TDs on its first six plays and led 21-13 at halftime.
A 65-yard punt return by Mac Resetich set up the first TD — an 18-yard pass from Houser to Dixon. Valentine scored on a 51-yard run.
#illinois #three #completed
Houser, who transferred from East Carolina, completed 13 of 17 passes for 182 yards. Collin Dixon caught six passes for 70 yards and two TDs, and Ca'Lil Valentine rushed 11 times for 88 yards and a score.
UAB's Ryder Burton completed 18 of 33 passes for 219 yards and a TD. He also rushed for a score. Jonah Delange kicked three field goals for the Blazers.
Illinois scored two TDs on its first six plays and led 21-13 at halftime.
A 65-yard punt return by Mac Resetich set up the first TD — an 18-yard pass from Houser to Dixon. Valentine scored on a 51-yard run.
#illinois #three #completed
2 months ago
CHAMPAIGN, IL — The fifth-year linebacker started out the season hot, after a ****** ed pass from QB Ryder Burton ended up right in the linebackers' hands. There was nothing but green pastures Infront of him and an orange endzone calling his name.
On top of this 59-yard pick six, the JUCO standout ended his night at Gies Memorial Stadium with six total tackles, including two solo's in Illinois 42-23 win against the UAB Blazers.
#ryder
On top of this 59-yard pick six, the JUCO standout ended his night at Gies Memorial Stadium with six total tackles, including two solo's in Illinois 42-23 win against the UAB Blazers.
#ryder
2 months ago
Swindon Town have signed forward Antwoine Hackford from AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal, brought in Stevenage's Dan Butler on loan, and handed striker Aaron Drinan a new contract.
Hackford, 22, arrives at the Robins for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in his only full season at Plough Lane, and becomes manager Ian Holloway's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
He started his career at Sheffield United, enjoying loan spells at Alfreton Town, Burton Albion and Port Vale, before his permanent switch to AFC Wimbledon last summer.
Hackford helped Vale gain promotion to League One during his loan spell at the club and has now been reunited with former team-mates Mitch Clark and Connor Ripley at the County Ground.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Portsmouth, Peterborough United, Newport and Torquay defender Butler joins the Robins on a season-long loan.
#loan #wimbledon #robins
Hackford, 22, arrives at the Robins for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in his only full season at Plough Lane, and becomes manager Ian Holloway's 10th signing of the summer transfer window.
He started his career at Sheffield United, enjoying loan spells at Alfreton Town, Burton Albion and Port Vale, before his permanent switch to AFC Wimbledon last summer.
Hackford helped Vale gain promotion to League One during his loan spell at the club and has now been reunited with former team-mates Mitch Clark and Connor Ripley at the County Ground.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old former Portsmouth, Peterborough United, Newport and Torquay defender Butler joins the Robins on a season-long loan.
#loan #wimbledon #robins
2 months ago
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: Sandro Mamukelashvili of San Antonio Spurs slam dunks in the NBA game between San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers at The Accor Arena on January 25, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
The Indiana Pacers currently sit somewhere that they are rarely found: over the luxury tax.
In fact, the Pacers haven't been a tax paying team since the 2004-05 season. In the two decades since, the franchise has always finished with a team salary below the luxury tax line and received a distribution of money from the league's taxpaying teams.
Since 2005, the only NBA teams to never cross the luxury tax threshold are the Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and Sacramento Kings. Reporting suggested that the Pacers may have been willing to do so in the 2025-26 season after their run to the NBA Finals, but Tyrese Haliburton's injury changed everything before Myles Turner left in free agency.
Since 2001-02, the Pacers have finished a season above the luxury tax barrier three times. Yet right now, they are in a position where if no money saving moves are made between now and the last day of the league year, that streak would end at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season.
#Pacers #since #season
The Indiana Pacers currently sit somewhere that they are rarely found: over the luxury tax.
In fact, the Pacers haven't been a tax paying team since the 2004-05 season. In the two decades since, the franchise has always finished with a team salary below the luxury tax line and received a distribution of money from the league's taxpaying teams.
Since 2005, the only NBA teams to never cross the luxury tax threshold are the Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and Sacramento Kings. Reporting suggested that the Pacers may have been willing to do so in the 2025-26 season after their run to the NBA Finals, but Tyrese Haliburton's injury changed everything before Myles Turner left in free agency.
Since 2001-02, the Pacers have finished a season above the luxury tax barrier three times. Yet right now, they are in a position where if no money saving moves are made between now and the last day of the league year, that streak would end at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season.
#Pacers #since #season
2 months ago
Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher, who was arrested in Dec. 2025, is reportedly facing ****** ault charges and an active warrant for his arrest from a separate incident back in 2022, Page Six reported.
Gallagher, who is from Burtonport, Ireland, was arrested on Aug. 7, 2022, for ****** aulting another man and causing harm, according to the Donegal Daily, a local news outlet in Ireland.
A bench warrant for Gallagher's arrest was filed in April 2025 and is still active. The warrant was issued at the Dungloe District Court after the Bravo star didn't appear for a court date.
The warrant for Gallagher's arrest in Ireland is unrelated to his upcoming court date in Australia for his 2025 arrest, where he allegedly ****** aulted a 29-year-old woman in New South Wales.
No serious injuries were documented at the time of the incident. After he was arrested near Melrose Park, Gallagher was taken to Gladesville Police Station, the Donegal Daily reported.
#donegal #star #active
Gallagher, who is from Burtonport, Ireland, was arrested on Aug. 7, 2022, for ****** aulting another man and causing harm, according to the Donegal Daily, a local news outlet in Ireland.
A bench warrant for Gallagher's arrest was filed in April 2025 and is still active. The warrant was issued at the Dungloe District Court after the Bravo star didn't appear for a court date.
The warrant for Gallagher's arrest in Ireland is unrelated to his upcoming court date in Australia for his 2025 arrest, where he allegedly ****** aulted a 29-year-old woman in New South Wales.
No serious injuries were documented at the time of the incident. After he was arrested near Melrose Park, Gallagher was taken to Gladesville Police Station, the Donegal Daily reported.
#donegal #star #active
2 months ago
Karnisovas not only was fixated on Williams, but he didn't even consider Haliburton a serious prospect. A source indicated that Karnisovas didn't even think Haliburton would be a top-four talent on the Bulls' roster at the time.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Arturas Karnisovas consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect?
#even
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Arturas Karnisovas consider Tyrese Haliburton a serious prospect?
#even
2 months ago
23XI Racing driver Riley Herbst will miss the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona on Aug. 29, the race team announced hours before the green flag.
Herbst, the driver of the No. 35 Toyota, won't race after waking up on race day morning with "lingering effects from last week's incident" at New Hampshire.
Harrison Burton will race in the No. 35 for the ******* e Zero Sugar 400. Herbst had qualified the car in fifth, but Burton will have to move to the rear of the field due to the driver change.
"After a strong effort in qualifying yesterday, Riley woke up with lingering effects from last week's incident and, along with the team, decided it was in his best interest to step out of the car for tonight's race at Daytona International Speedway," the team said in a statement on social media.
Herbst, 27, crashed hard in turn 3 at New Hampshire after contact from Michael McDowell.
#driver
Herbst, the driver of the No. 35 Toyota, won't race after waking up on race day morning with "lingering effects from last week's incident" at New Hampshire.
Harrison Burton will race in the No. 35 for the ******* e Zero Sugar 400. Herbst had qualified the car in fifth, but Burton will have to move to the rear of the field due to the driver change.
"After a strong effort in qualifying yesterday, Riley woke up with lingering effects from last week's incident and, along with the team, decided it was in his best interest to step out of the car for tonight's race at Daytona International Speedway," the team said in a statement on social media.
Herbst, 27, crashed hard in turn 3 at New Hampshire after contact from Michael McDowell.
#driver
2 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60 on Thursday night.
Golden State (28-11) improved to 3-0 against New York this season — the only team the Liberty have not beaten this season. The Valkyries held the Liberty to 70, 67 and 60 points in three games, the three lowest-scoring games of the season for New York.
New York (23-16) had scored 80-plus points in 16 straight games — the longest streak in franchise history.
Veronica Burton had a season-high 13 ***** ists to go with eight points for Golden State, which was coming off an 89-64 victory over Connecticut on Wednesday. Tiffany Hayes had 12 points off the bench.
Jonquel Jones scored 18 points for New York, which had a six-game home winning streak halted. Breanna Stewart added 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
#york #liberty #added
Golden State (28-11) improved to 3-0 against New York this season — the only team the Liberty have not beaten this season. The Valkyries held the Liberty to 70, 67 and 60 points in three games, the three lowest-scoring games of the season for New York.
New York (23-16) had scored 80-plus points in 16 straight games — the longest streak in franchise history.
Veronica Burton had a season-high 13 ***** ists to go with eight points for Golden State, which was coming off an 89-64 victory over Connecticut on Wednesday. Tiffany Hayes had 12 points off the bench.
Jonquel Jones scored 18 points for New York, which had a six-game home winning streak halted. Breanna Stewart added 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
#york #liberty #added
2 months ago
Sandra Bullock debuted a new tattoo at the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 on Wednesday, August 26.
The 62-year-old turned heads at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in a stunning leopard-print Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton.
The dress featured a structured corset top and an elaborate skirt with a near-waist-high slit, which she paired with layered gold necklaces and feathered black open-toed heels.
The strapless gown exposed Sandra's back, revealing a delicate cursive tattoo on her shoulder that reads "LB²."
The dainty ink, which Sandra has not publicly discussed, appears to be an homage to her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, and her late partner Bryan Randall, who died on August 5, 2023 at 57 after a three-year battle with ALS.
#practical
The 62-year-old turned heads at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in a stunning leopard-print Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton.
The dress featured a structured corset top and an elaborate skirt with a near-waist-high slit, which she paired with layered gold necklaces and feathered black open-toed heels.
The strapless gown exposed Sandra's back, revealing a delicate cursive tattoo on her shoulder that reads "LB²."
The dainty ink, which Sandra has not publicly discussed, appears to be an homage to her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, and her late partner Bryan Randall, who died on August 5, 2023 at 57 after a three-year battle with ALS.
#practical
2 months ago
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Arsenal have reportedly given Newcastle United permission to pursue a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer deadline, while apparently making clear that a permanent departure is not under consideration, which would fit with how we took Mikel Arteta's comments about the midfielder earlier this month.
The 19-year-old is back in north London after a difficult loan spell with Marseille, where he dropped out of the side after Roberto De Zerbi left.
Football Insider reporter Harri Burton reported: "Newcastle United have been given the green light to sign one of ***** nal's best and brightest before the window slams shut.
Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
#newcastle #ethan
Arsenal have reportedly given Newcastle United permission to pursue a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer deadline, while apparently making clear that a permanent departure is not under consideration, which would fit with how we took Mikel Arteta's comments about the midfielder earlier this month.
The 19-year-old is back in north London after a difficult loan spell with Marseille, where he dropped out of the side after Roberto De Zerbi left.
Football Insider reporter Harri Burton reported: "Newcastle United have been given the green light to sign one of ***** nal's best and brightest before the window slams shut.
Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
#newcastle #ethan
2 months ago
When the Arizona Cardinals waived Trey Benson with an injury designation on Monday, Aug. 24, it earned them unwanted admission into a dubious club.
Twenty-eight months after they entered the NFL, 96 of the first 100 picks in the 2024 draft remain on active rosters. Benson, now, is among the four castaways — until and unless he gets scooped up elsewhere.
The three others: Ja'Lynn Polk, a second-round wide receiver who finished his rookie season with 12 catches and missed all of his second season with injuries before retiring; Jermaine Burton, a third-round wide receiver who developed a habit of missing practices and was involved in a domestic dispute; and Terrion Arnold, who currently faces the possibility of life in prison on kidnapping and robbery charges.
That is the company Benson currently holds. But most concerningly, he's not alone. For the Cardinals, this may just be the beginning of a week-long purge of former top draft picks.
In that same 2024 draft, the Cardinals selected cornerback Elijah Jones with the 90th pick. They seem to have five roster locks at cornerback, meaning Jones could be competing with Starling Thomas V for one roster spot. If that's the case, Thomas would seem to have the inside edge, despite a poor preseason. He was a reliable contributor in 2024 — something Jones has never been — and may need more time to return to full strength after a torn ACL last July.
#cardinals #jones
Twenty-eight months after they entered the NFL, 96 of the first 100 picks in the 2024 draft remain on active rosters. Benson, now, is among the four castaways — until and unless he gets scooped up elsewhere.
The three others: Ja'Lynn Polk, a second-round wide receiver who finished his rookie season with 12 catches and missed all of his second season with injuries before retiring; Jermaine Burton, a third-round wide receiver who developed a habit of missing practices and was involved in a domestic dispute; and Terrion Arnold, who currently faces the possibility of life in prison on kidnapping and robbery charges.
That is the company Benson currently holds. But most concerningly, he's not alone. For the Cardinals, this may just be the beginning of a week-long purge of former top draft picks.
In that same 2024 draft, the Cardinals selected cornerback Elijah Jones with the 90th pick. They seem to have five roster locks at cornerback, meaning Jones could be competing with Starling Thomas V for one roster spot. If that's the case, Thomas would seem to have the inside edge, despite a poor preseason. He was a reliable contributor in 2024 — something Jones has never been — and may need more time to return to full strength after a torn ACL last July.
#cardinals #jones
2 months ago
There is no shortage of picture-perfect smiles in Hollywood. From super-straight veneers to blinding pearly whites, it's rare to see any crooked or yellow-stained teeth on the red carpet. Yet, for decades, Johnny Depp rejected the trend, embracing his imperfect grin.
In 2024, however, the Alice in Wonderland actor surprised fans by debuting a dramatically transformed set of teeth.
Here, we look back at Johnny's smile evolution over the years, from his "rotten" tooth in the 90s to his gold caps in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Johnny's smile has evolved significantly over the years. He showcased his natural pearly whites in a 1990 headshot – the same year he starred opposite Winona Ryder in Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands, which was followed by a string of big-screen hits including What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Benny & Joon (1993), and Sleepy Hollow (1999).
Over thirty years ago, Johnny insisted that he would never have a "perfect" set of gnashers.
#whites #teeth
In 2024, however, the Alice in Wonderland actor surprised fans by debuting a dramatically transformed set of teeth.
Here, we look back at Johnny's smile evolution over the years, from his "rotten" tooth in the 90s to his gold caps in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Johnny's smile has evolved significantly over the years. He showcased his natural pearly whites in a 1990 headshot – the same year he starred opposite Winona Ryder in Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands, which was followed by a string of big-screen hits including What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Benny & Joon (1993), and Sleepy Hollow (1999).
Over thirty years ago, Johnny insisted that he would never have a "perfect" set of gnashers.
#whites #teeth
2 months ago
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his relationship with Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones.
Haliburton tore his Achilles in June 2025 during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, while Jones tore his Achilles during Week 14 in December 2025.
Both Indiana-based stars are returning to the court this season after their long absences, and Haliburton opened up on how the pair connected over this time.
At the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic, Haliburton spoke to the media and was asked about Jones, revealing the pair have been talking about their respective recoveries from their Achilles tears.
"Yeah, we talked a good amount. We have the same surgeon. He got hurt much closer to now, and he's coming back earlier. I am excited to see how everything pans out for him."
#indiana #tore #indianapolis
Haliburton tore his Achilles in June 2025 during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, while Jones tore his Achilles during Week 14 in December 2025.
Both Indiana-based stars are returning to the court this season after their long absences, and Haliburton opened up on how the pair connected over this time.
At the Pacers Foundation Charity Softball Classic, Haliburton spoke to the media and was asked about Jones, revealing the pair have been talking about their respective recoveries from their Achilles tears.
"Yeah, we talked a good amount. We have the same surgeon. He got hurt much closer to now, and he's coming back earlier. I am excited to see how everything pans out for him."
#indiana #tore #indianapolis
2 months ago
76ers' Tyrese Maxey spotted working out with Pacers' star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Tyrese Maxey went into the offseason off of what has been one of the more impressive seasons in his career, putting up career-highs with 28.3 points per game, as well as 6.6 ***** ists, showing that he still has a lot left in his bag to use on the court. There's a case to be made that the 25-year-old's incredulous work ethic has made these improvements possible, and all of that really kicks into high gear during the offseason.
The last few months have been an example of Maxey's work rate despite not taking place during the season, as he's been in the gym constantly, working with some new teammates, including Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, or more recently, taking some time with the younger members of the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe and Labaron Philon Jr.
Yet a gym session didn't include a teammate, but rather a conference rival: Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Both of the former all-stars were seen in the gym together, having been working out with skills trainer Drew Hanlen, with one of the shots of the two seeing them face off, with the Sixers' star taking the lead with the rock.
#made
Tyrese Maxey went into the offseason off of what has been one of the more impressive seasons in his career, putting up career-highs with 28.3 points per game, as well as 6.6 ***** ists, showing that he still has a lot left in his bag to use on the court. There's a case to be made that the 25-year-old's incredulous work ethic has made these improvements possible, and all of that really kicks into high gear during the offseason.
The last few months have been an example of Maxey's work rate despite not taking place during the season, as he's been in the gym constantly, working with some new teammates, including Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, or more recently, taking some time with the younger members of the Philadelphia 76ers, VJ Edgecombe and Labaron Philon Jr.
Yet a gym session didn't include a teammate, but rather a conference rival: Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Both of the former all-stars were seen in the gym together, having been working out with skills trainer Drew Hanlen, with one of the shots of the two seeing them face off, with the Sixers' star taking the lead with the rock.
#made
2 months ago
Live coverage of 23 matches across League One & Two
League One: Leicester have Oliver Skipp sent off after going 2-0 down at home to Burton
Bromley level with Cambridge in their first-ever third tier home match
Also Wimbledon v Reading; MK Dons v Huddersfield; Peterborough v Mansfield; Stevenage v Oxford; Stockport v Blackpool; Wigan v Orient; Wycombe v Plymouth
Luton and Notts Co share spoils in 2-2 draw and Doncaster & Barnsley play out goalless draw in lunchtime kick-offs
#league #home #leicester #bromley
League One: Leicester have Oliver Skipp sent off after going 2-0 down at home to Burton
Bromley level with Cambridge in their first-ever third tier home match
Also Wimbledon v Reading; MK Dons v Huddersfield; Peterborough v Mansfield; Stevenage v Oxford; Stockport v Blackpool; Wigan v Orient; Wycombe v Plymouth
Luton and Notts Co share spoils in 2-2 draw and Doncaster & Barnsley play out goalless draw in lunchtime kick-offs
#league #home #leicester #bromley
2 months ago
BEREA, OH — After a judge's ruling gave former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, among others, the option to return to college football and enter the transfer portal, his Cleveland Browns teammates collectively shrugged their shoulders and decided, eh, the portal has to be better than this.
Whether Wright or a roster primarily made up of players multiple years removed from college is allowed to join an NCAA team this fall remains to be seen, but the legal uncertainty is not deterring any of the Browns.
"Bro, I'm 34 years old. I've been in the league for 12 years," said veteran fullback Michael Burton. "Do you think I want to watch us play for the next 4 months?"
Eighth-year linebacker Quincy Williams echoed Burton's comments. "I mean, look around. Are you seeing all this?," said Williams while waving his arms like rotating helicopter blades and gesturing at the practice field.
"Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders? Those are our best quarterbacks! Come on, man. Stop it," said Williams before sighing and slowly walking off the field with a 1,000-yard stare on his face.
#Browns
Whether Wright or a roster primarily made up of players multiple years removed from college is allowed to join an NCAA team this fall remains to be seen, but the legal uncertainty is not deterring any of the Browns.
"Bro, I'm 34 years old. I've been in the league for 12 years," said veteran fullback Michael Burton. "Do you think I want to watch us play for the next 4 months?"
Eighth-year linebacker Quincy Williams echoed Burton's comments. "I mean, look around. Are you seeing all this?," said Williams while waving his arms like rotating helicopter blades and gesturing at the practice field.
"Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders? Those are our best quarterbacks! Come on, man. Stop it," said Williams before sighing and slowly walking off the field with a 1,000-yard stare on his face.
#Browns
2 months ago
The Minnesota Lynx listed rookie phenom Olivia Miles as "probable" for Friday's matchup against the Washington Mystics after she was injured during the team's Wednesday game.
WNBA teams are required to submit a pregame status report at least 24 hours prior to tipoff. "Probable" typically indicates a 75% chance that a player will appear in the game, as opposed to "questionable" or "doubtful."
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, however, is listed as out for "rest" against the Mystics, which comes as the final stop on a four-game road trip. It will be Collier's first missed game since she made her season debut on July 22 after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason.
Miles appeared to roll her ankle with 4:27 left in a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot and stepped on Collier's foot. Miles limped to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain.
The 23-year-old point guard recorded 20 points, seven ******* ists and five rebounds before she left the game.
#wednesday #probable
WNBA teams are required to submit a pregame status report at least 24 hours prior to tipoff. "Probable" typically indicates a 75% chance that a player will appear in the game, as opposed to "questionable" or "doubtful."
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, however, is listed as out for "rest" against the Mystics, which comes as the final stop on a four-game road trip. It will be Collier's first missed game since she made her season debut on July 22 after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason.
Miles appeared to roll her ankle with 4:27 left in a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot and stepped on Collier's foot. Miles limped to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain.
The 23-year-old point guard recorded 20 points, seven ******* ists and five rebounds before she left the game.
#wednesday #probable
