Ye's legal battle with a former ***** istant has come to a close.
The rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, reached a settlement on July 23 with Lauren Pisciotta, who previously sued him on allegations of ***** ual ***** ault, according to court documents obtained Wednesday, July 29, by USA TODAY. The terms of the settlement deal, filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, were not immediately available.
The settlement has been designated as "unconditional," meaning no court-ordered terms, or conditions, are required to complete dismissal of the case. Pisciotta must now file a request for dismissal within 45 days after the settlement was made.
Pisciotta's attorney, Arick Fudali, addressed the settlement in a statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, July 29. "The matter has been resolved," Fudali said.
USA TODAY has reached out to Ye's representatives for comment.

#settlement #july #terms

Rutgers fans have gotten accustomed to waiting until game week to learn who the starting quarterback will be.
Will that be the case once again? Maybe not.
Head coach Greg Schiano joined the Big Ten Network crew on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the upcoming season. He was asked about when the right time is to name a starting quarterback.
"You wish after that first scrimmage," Schiano said. "I think our first scrimmage is practice 12. But if it's not time yet, it's not time yet but it better be the week after. I don't want to go much more than that because right soon after that, you're getting into your first game prep for UMass."
This has become an annual tradition for Schiano and Rutgers. The exception came two years ago following the arrival of Athan Kaliakmanis. He was quickly named the starter, which gave Gavin Wimsatt the right amount of time to be able to transfer.

#game #week

La Masia's class of 2007 has already given the Barcelona first team two unbelievable players: Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.

#team #injury #year #cubarsi

Reddit reports second-quarter earnings on July 30. Heading into the print, the stock is down about 27% year to date, and most of that damage came from one story. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Reddit had internally discussed restricting Google's access to its platform content for AI training, as renewal talks over their data-licensing deal hit friction. The stock dropped roughly 9% that day.
Reddit and Google signed a $60 million-a-year licensing agreement in 2024, letting Google train its AI models on Reddit's content. That's under 2% of Reddit's trailing revenue.
But investors reacted as if the number mattered less than the signal. If Reddit is willing to walk away from a live AI licensing partner, that raises questions about how durable the rest of Reddit's data business really is, and whether Google's AI-powered search results are already cutting into the referral traffic Reddit depends on. Let's break down the case.
The Growth Story Hasn't Slowed
Reddit hasn't missed an **** yst estimate since going public in 2024. Revenue growth has actually sped up: 61% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, then 69% in the most recent quarter. Diluted EPS rose 7x during this period. Free cash flow rose 145% year-over-year in the first quarter.

#year #Growth #hasn 't #Stock

Jul. 29—CHAMPAIGN — Matt Leskis has a unique perspective on the football rivalry between Champaign Central and Centennial.
He grew up playing in the battle for Champaign.
Albeit for Centennial, where he graduated from in 1986. The Chargers went 2-2 against the Maroons during his time as a player.
Leskis has served as the Central coach, however, for the last two seasons. When those annual matchups happened the second week of the season.
That won't be the case this year, though. The Maroons and Chargers will meet in Week 9 at Tommy Stewart Field with the regular-season finale scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 16.

#central #maroons #week

CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are set to face off during the upcoming SummerSlam Premium Live Event.
The annual WWE show will kick off this weekend, with Night 1 taking place on Saturday, August 1.
The main event of Saturday's show sees Punk and Rhodes competing for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Going into the match, neither wrestler has been booked as a heel, even if some fans have grown tired of Cody.
But that would not have been the case had CM Punk got his way, it seems.

#punk #Event #show

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials involved in the prosecution of James Comey misled judges, submitted false statements and withheld key facts during the course of the investigation, according to new defense filings that seek the dismissal of a case charging the former FBI director with threatening President Donald Trump on social media.
Lawyers for Comey made the allegations of misconduct in motions filed late Tuesday that also call the case a vindictive and selective prosecution, request access to transcripts of grand jury proceedings to expose what they say are "irregularities" in how the indictment was secured, and describe "unlawful" surveillance of Comey by the Secret Service.
Taken together, the new motions, along with an earlier one this week that called Comey's social media post protected speech and not a threat, represent a multiprong defense effort to dismantle a case that defense lawyers say exemplifies a Trump administration retribution campaign targeting one of the president's most vocal critics.
"Ample objective evidence — much of which comes directly from government officials' own public statements and admissions — establishes that the President's animus toward Mr. Comey led to this vindictive and selective prosecution," Comey's lawyers wrote in one of the filings.
Comey was charged in April with threatening Trump through a photo he posted on Instagram a year earlier depicting seashells he said he found on the beach in North Carolina in the numerical arrangement of "86 47."

#defense #case #filings

In a major development, London-based streaming platform DAZN will have a major hand in distributing local NBA broadcasts to fans next season.
According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, "DAZN is close to acquiring full exclusive local broadcast rights next season" for five NBA teams formerly under contract with Main Street Sports Group, owner of the now-defunct FanDuel Sports Networks. Those teams are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, DAZN is close to securing streaming-only arrangements with the Orlando Magic and "possibly" the Charlotte Hornets.
DAZN will also overtake what is now known as the Gotham Sports app, a joint streaming venture between YES Network and MSG Networks that sells access to local broadcasts for seven New York-area franchises — the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and Sabres.
The news is a culmination of DAZN's nearly year-long effort to break into the local sports broadcast market in the United States. After initially considering a lifesaving merger or acquisition of Main Street, DAZN instead chose to allow the company to collapse and attempt to court local rights for franchises independently. The streamer initially struck out on every MLB team following Main Street's collapse, but is now set to own streaming rights for at least nine NBA clubs, with the possibility of adding the Washington Wizards as a tenth under a non-exclusive streaming deal, per Sports Business Journal.
With the NBA looking to launch a centralized local streaming hub ahead of the 2027-28 season, DAZN will reportedly sign deals that are either one season in length or have mutual opt-out clauses following the upcoming season as teams demand the flexibility to join the league's aggregated local rights solution when it launches. If DAZN or a team invokes an opt-out clause, it will reportedly pay a termination fee unless, in the team's case, DAZN fails to meet certain performance metrics.

#sports #Streaming #season

Quarterback play is always paramount in modern college football, as opposed to past decades when the running game mattered most in the sport. This is true in the Big Ten. Fernando Mendoza, the starting quarterback for the **** le-winning Indiana Hoosiers last season, was picked No. 1 in this past NFL draft. This upcoming season, the best quarterbacks in college football reside in the Big Ten. Whoever comes out on top in the Big Ten will have a quarterback who proved to be the best in college football.
Here is my ranking of the top five quarterbacks in the Big Ten:
Dante Moore shone last season, and just like last year, he was in conversations for being the best quarterback in college football. Moore threw for 2733 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He is dangerous in the pocket and an underrated athlete. Last year, he made the most of having great weapons and a great run game, helping lead Oregon's prolific offense to a college football playoff berth. This season, he enters with more continuity and a deeper set of weapons at each of the skill positions. I expect Moore to have a big season and end the year off being the undisputed #1 overall pick just like Fernando Mendoza.
Sayin's season last year was incredible, and he was extremely efficient. He had all the resources to be in that position with weapons, Jeremiah Smith, and Carnell Tate, but he still maximized his opportunity as a freshman starter. He ended the year with 3323 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. The connection he has with Jeremiah Smith is already a proven one, and he showed he can run the offense even better than Will Howard did the year prior. However, as expected from most freshmen, under the bright lights, he did fall short in the College Football Playoff vs the Miami Hurricanes and in the Big Ten championship vs the Indiana Hoosiers. Although his season was special, he still has more room to grow. If he takes that next step, the Ohio State Buckeyes will have another national **** le trophy in their case.
Jayden Maiava still does not get the credit he deserves for how good he truly was last season. In his first season as a starting quarterback, he led the Trojans' offense to being a top unit in the country. Lincoln Riley's offense was dangerous and high scoring because of how good and confident Maiava was last season. Maiava threw for 3431 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Maiava is a gun slinger, and he takes a lot of shots, but playing more under control would do wonders for his perception and draft stock. If he can have a similar season, with fewer interceptions and showcase his running ability more, there is reason to believe he can be one of the first quarterbacks taken in this next draft. The success of the Trojans this year falls on Maiava's back, but I am confident he will take a step forward and not back in year 2.

#season #offense

Some stars spend years working their way up, while others become unforgettable almost overnight. These 13 performers made an immediate impact with major debut roles that launched them straight into the spotlight. From pop icons to acclaimed actresses, they proved that one breakout performance can change an entire career.
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Maisie Williams stunned audiences with her debut as Arya Stark, a character who quickly captured hearts and established her as a fan favorite. She landed the part at just 12 years old after beating out roughly 300 other girls who tried out for the role, as reported by Deadline. Her fearless performance made her an instant sensation and left a lasting legacy in the fantasy genre, proving she belonged on the biggest stage from the start.
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Auli'i Cravalho shot to fame the moment she voiced the iconic Moana for Disney, soaring on her vocal talent and effortless charm. The then-unknown Hawaii high schooler was plucked for the role after Disney discovered a tape of her performing at a local charity showcase, according to Time.

#performance

A Christmas sweater. A case of pink eye. A Hallmark movie set.
That's how Descendants: Wicked Wonderland star Malia Baker says her Hollywood career began. At 11, the Vancouver native snuck onto a set and walked away with her first acting credit.
Yahoo's kid correspondent, Gigi — yes, my daughter — is 11 now. She's the one interviewing Baker about her unlikely origin story and how she went from set crasher to a Disney princess who's currently starring in the fifth Descendants movie. Now airing on Disney Channel and streaming on Disney+, the film reveals a darker side of Baker's character, Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella. Can you say evil Chloe?
Speaking to Gigi, the 19-year-old actor, also known for Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, answers the kinds of questions only a preteen may ask. For instance: What's the name of the Descendants text chat? Does she have any squishies? What are the names of her pets?
Before long, though, the conversation turns to growing up — pursuing dreams, finding your people and the advice Baker wishes she'd gotten before starting middle school. Take it away, Gigi …

#hallmark

King Charles was reportedly shocked by Meghan Markle's Princess Diana Instagram post. Interestingly, this comes after the Sussexes met King Charles and Queen Camilla at the monarch's Highgrove residence in Gloucestershire. For those unversed, Markle shared photos of Harry and their children visiting Diana's final resting place at Althorp, the Spencer family estate.
Reports claim that Meghan Markle's Instagram tribute to Princess Diana took King Charles aback. As per Rob Shuter, royal insiders dished: "This has upset people who normally defend Meghan." One source reportedly added that "the backlash isn't just coming from her critics anymore."
Reports claim that the decision of his younger daughter-in-law to showcase such a private moment on social media for the world to see "genuinely shocked" Charles.
The palace source shared: "The family has always treated Diana's grave as a place of quiet reflection. If she took the photo there, many believe she should never have posted it on social media."
Another royal source echoed the previous source's sentiments, stating: "Even people who usually refuse to comment on Harry and Meghan are wincing. The feeling is that some family moments are simply too sacred to share."

#meghan #family #source #princess

The 2026-27 Premier League season is just around the corner, and we know this to be the case because Liverpool are set to face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday — a timeless preseason ritual.
MORE — Preseason fixtures & results | Transfers completed
Liverpool are now under the leadership of Andoni Iraola, who just recently led Bournemouth to Europa League qualification before departing with a bigger job on his mind. Iraola replaces Arne Slot, who won the Premier League ***** le in his first season but was fired at the end of his second, in a transitional time for the club.
Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andrew Robertson have all left, leaving a bit of a leadership and experience void in a squad that will undoubtedly be younger and greener this year. Will Iraola be able to develop young talent at Liverpool, the way he did at Bournemouth, or will the demand for results now, now, now alter his approach?
Kick off time: 7:30 pm ET Wednesday, July 29
Venue: Yankee Stadium — New York City
How to watch: ESPN

#Liverpool #wednesday #preseason

Why the Padres should (and shouldn't) trade star closer Mason Miller at the 2026 MLB trade deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When it's MLB trade deadline season, the San Diego Padres are typically big players one way or another. That likely won't change in 2026 — but A.J. Preller has much different decisions to make than usual.
While Preller's Padres have become known for their all-in mentality on the trade market, acquiring stars and big bats late in the summer with goals to make a playoff push, San Diego has been floating in no-man's land this season. The last two years, the Padres were clear deadline buyers, on their way to consecutive playoff trips. Now, sitting at a clean .500 as of Monday (53-53), things are far less clear.
On one hand, San Diego could buy, or stand pat, in hopes of making a playoff push. Or, if Preller isn't convinced on the Padres' chances, they may have the best trade chip on the market: closer Mason Miller, who has had a historic reliever season and will likely wind up with down-the-ballot NL Cy Young Award votes.
Should the Padres deal Miller while his value is sky-high? Or should they hold onto Miller, hoping their rotation and bats can pick up enough slack to make the postseason? Here's the case for both arguments on the two-time All-Star closer.

#trade #season

Yankees trade rumors: Tarik Skubal, Ryan Jeffers, among 7 best options for New York at 2026 deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees are pretty much always buyers at the MLB traded deadline, and that is the case again for the 2026 season.
The Yankees are in a battle with the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East crown while also trying to hold off a surging Boston Red Sox team. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo among those on the injured list, New York will be looking to add reinforcements for the final few months of the year.
While the Yankees have more offensive issues, they are a threat make any deal and be involved in any player. New York is a threat to add both big-name stars and under-the-radar contributors, making the Yankees one of the teams to watch this deadline season.
As the Yankees look to add to their roster, here's seven names they can consider ahead of the trade deadline.

#deadline #season

WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadline passed Tuesday for the Trump administration to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of the president's birthright citizenship restrictions, with no new filing on the docket.
President Donald Trump vowed to seek a rehearing shortly after the opinion handed him a loss on a signature issue, but by Tuesday the 25-day window had elapsed with no new activity.
A petition would face long odds: The court has not agreed to rehear an argued case in more than 50 years.
The high court's 6-3 decision in June struck down Trump's executive order that would have denied automatic citizenship to children born in the United States whose parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
The Republican president's restrictions on birthright citizenship had been blocked by several lower courts before reaching the justices, and they did not take effect anywhere in the U.S.

#birthright #donald

Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is a full go for training camp after sustaining a hamstring injury in June.
Prior to the start of training camp on Tuesday, McConkey told reporters that he's back to normal.
"I feel really good," McConkey said.
The 24-year-old sustained a left hamstring injury during the offseason program. McConkey was held out of 11-on-11 team drills and was limited to individual rehab work during minicamp.
He was expected to be ready to go for training camp, and that is the case as of the end of July, with camp underway on Wednesday.

#camp #june #prior

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 11: Osleivis Basabe #39 of the San Francisco Giants hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of the spring training game at Surprise Stadium on March 11, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Casey Schmitt #10 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park on July 24, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Getty
The San Francisco Giants are currently taking on the Milwaukee Brewers (at home). SF won 3-0 over the Brewers on Monday to improve to 45-61.
It hasn't been the season anyone in the Giants organization has hoped for, but over the last two months, it's a good chance to see what the future holds and what young players can bring to the table. Basically, what I mean is roster transactions don't stop, and during the Brewers series, the Giants are promoting a 25-year-old infielder in the latest transaction.
More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers Demote 24-Year-Old Player to Pave Way for Kike Hernandez During Mariners Series

#surprise

(NewsNation) — The cyclospora outbreak continues to be a point of concern for health professionals, with one former CDC director saying people should now be cautious about more than just lettuce.
Michigan health officials noted Monday there are 9,253 cases in the state and 160 residents were hospitalized as of last week. The disease has been linked to other states in the Midwest, with a record number of cases being reported.
The CDC has documented more than 4,000 laboratory-confirmed cases, and state records suggest the total number of cases has increased to nearly 12,000.
How could cyclospora get into the food supply?
Recently, a second separate cyclospora outbreak, with no known origin, has sickened 72 people as of last week.

#cases #outbreak #Health #people

When one considers the investment case for Tesla (TSLA), one hears about electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, Optimus humanoid robots, and energy storage. The company's "Megapod" business is not something that is discussed in the annals of Tesla folklore frequently.
But in the company's latest earnings call, CEO Elon Musk explained how it can aid its AI ambitions. Describing it as a data center hardware system to be used for heavy AI compute, Musk commented, "This allows us to scale AI compute with aggregated electricity production. We can place Megapods at Superchargers and have distributed AI."
Dear ****** eX Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 6
Amazon Stock Just Hit a Major Hurdle Ahead of Earnings
Elon Musk Just Revealed a Quiet Win for Tesla's AI Ambitions

#compute #optimus

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0919 ET – Lundin Mining’s Caserones operations guidance could be at risk after the company found damaged powerline towers that need repairing following a storm. TD Cowen’s Craig Hutchison figures that the two-to-three weeks downtime on top of the nine days since a power outage on July 18 will hit production by 8,000 to 10,500 tons of copper. Hutchison now estimates that operations will reduce to 125,000 to 127,000 tons of copper in the year, bringing total annual production to 312,000-314,000 tons from all its operations, in line with guidance of 310,000-335,000 tons. (adriano.marchesewsj.com)

#july #updated

Welcome to another show at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. Everyone is welcome here. There's no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage.
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Last night, I asked you what you'd give up for Padres reliever Adrián Morejón. The plurality of you, 31 percent of you to be exact, wouldn't give up any of my suggested prospects for Morejón. Thirty percent of you were willing to part with last year's first-round pick, Ethan Conrad.
On Tuesday night, I don't do movie stuff. But I will say, in reference to what I said about The Odyssey last night, I was in a Barnes & ******* le today and there were a couple of big Ancient Greek/Homer displays. But in any case, I always have time for jazz and that time is now.
Tonight I have pianist Robert Glasper performing Radiohead's "Everything in its Right Place" in Paris last month.

#night #dark

The EMA GARP Fund, managed by Equity Management ******* ociates, recently released its second-quarter investor letter for 2026. The letter can be downloaded here. The letter emphasizes that capital expenditures in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving growth and earnings, despite extreme valuations in the U.S. market, which resemble a bubble-like situation. It also discusses the impact of passive ETF flows, fiscal deficits, and inflationary policies. For the quarter, the Fund's value decreased by 20.00%, and it is down 21.96% for the first half of the year, even though AI and related growth stocks were prominent during Q2. Additionally, the firm identified precious metals miners as a potentially strong investment, noting that they are significantly undervalued and present substantial asymmetrical opportunities. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, EMA GARP Fund highlighted Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM). Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) is a Canadian precious metal mining company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. On July 24, 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) closed at $5.63 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $986.77 million. Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) posted a one-month return of -10.21%, while its shares gained 69.07% over the past 52 weeks.
EMA GARP Fund stated the following regarding Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The miners are way, way too cheap at present gold and silver prices. And their earnings outlook is robust at higher bullion prices given the substantial operating leverage. Miner industry profitability is as good as it's been at any point in the last 25 years. Two Miner Case Studies are outlined – Aris and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM). Crazy cheap and massive asymmetry.
Avino Silver and Gold is a mid-tier producer of mostly silver with some gold and copper credits. They operate two mines which share one mill in Mexico's Durango Province, a generally safe area free of cartel activity. In calendar 2025, they produced 2.6 million silver equivalent ounces at an average cost (AISC) of $23.75/ounce. With an average silver selling price of $44.70 per ounce during the year their average margin was $20.95/ounce. So, at the mine operating level they had contribution of $54 million. After SG&A, EBITDA for 2025 was $28.5 million. However silver prices today ($60/ounce) are substantially above last year's average price and in Q1 of 2026 they had EBITDA of $20 million. Bloomberg ******* yst's consensus for 2026 EBITDA is $80 million. So, the Company is trading at 12.5x EBITDA…." (Click here to read the full text)

#silver #Gold #fund #letter

It's amazing how the free cash flow line has meant wildly different things for Apple (AAPL) and Oracle (ORCL) investors this year.
Call it an Investing 101 reminder: Cash is king.
Quick insight: With tech investors laser-focused on capex, free cash flow has emerged as a major driver of share prices this year.
The latest example: Alphabet (GOOGL) reported its first negative free cash flow quarter, and the stock was hammered last week after its earnings. Free cash flow could remain negative for Alphabet in the near-term, based on guidance from its earnings call.
As for Apple, it has generated about $129 billion in trailing 12-month free cash flow. On the other hand, Oracle has seen a $24 billion outflow. It's not that Apple isn't investing in AI, but Oracle's business model requires it to take bigger financial swings. In this case, those swings are being funded by new debt.

#Apple #investors

The NFLPA's P.R. push for grass fields should focus less on making a broad-brush effort to shame the owners into choosing a better surface and more on getting specific teams to flip. That effort, as previously explained, should start with the Seahawks, who are in the process of getting a new owner.
On Tuesday, a pair of Seattle veterans made the case for grass during training-camp press conferences.
Defensive lineman Leonard Williams was asked whether seeing temporary grass at Lumen Field for the World Cup made him wish the grass would remain permanently.
"For sure," Williams told reporters, "I think the whole NFL felt that way. We obviously prefer to be on grass. It's less impact, better on the body. I understand there's a lot of things that go into having grass in the stadium that I don't fully understand yet, but if it was up to a player and it just came down to grass or turf, we obviously prefer grass."
Receiver Cooper Kupp was initially more concise. "That would be sweet," he said with a laugh.

#obviously #understand

The preliminary fiscal Q4 2026 update from Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), which was announced on July 21, serves as a case study in the distinction between a discounted valuation and a 'value trap'. The server manufacturer announced more than $60 billion in new orders during the quarter, a record backlog, and guided gross margins to 15-17%, nearly doubling its previous 8.2-8.4% prediction, citing a better customer and product mix.
Revenue is still expected to be near the low end of its $11-12.5 billion guidance range, below the roughly $11.67 billion ****** yst consensus, though shares rose as much as 20% on the news, with margin and order data clearly outweighing the top-line miss for investors focused on where the business is going.
For the broader technology ecosystem, Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)'s order increase is an important indicator of downstream artificial intelligence hardware demand. Since Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) bases its high-performance server clusters on NVIDIA GPU architectures and has historically contributed roughly 9% of NVIDIA's total revenue, the $60 billion order intake provides solid proof that hyperscaler AI infrastructure spending remains strong. At a time when macro experts have questioned the ability of major cloud providers to continue multibillion-dollar capital expenditure cycles, Super Micro's record backlog indicates that customer demand for liquid-cooled AI computing racks is increasing rather than decreasing.
However, Super Micro's own history is why the stock's price can't be evaluated the same way a clean order-book beat generally is. Back in March 2026, federal prosecutors unveiled an indictment charging co-founder and board member Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, along with two other individuals ****** ociated with the company, with collaborating to smuggle $2.5 billion in NVIDIA-powered AI servers to China in breach of US export regulations. Shares plunged more than 28% in a single day as a result of the announcement, and one ****** yst reported by Yahoo Finance at the time described the company as "uninvestable."
That history is reflected in how cheap the company has become, despite the solid order data: Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) trades at a forward P/E ratio of approximately 9x, less than half the hardware sector median of about 24x, and a PEG ratio of around 0.4, both of which would ordinarily indicate serious undervaluation.

#micro #smci #billion #company

Charlotte is hosting the Major League Soccer All-Star events this week.
Charlotte FC captain Tim Ream won the All-Star passing challenge at Truist Field on Tuesday night, despite an earlier rain delay impacting the events.
The city is embracing its role as a major destination for sports, drawing thousands of visitors from out of town for the competition.
The presence of major league soccer showcases Charlotte's growing prominence as a host city for significant athletic competitions.
This event adds to the city's history of attracting large-scale sporting spectacles, including a previous NBA All-Star Game.

#Soccer #city

Former Ohio State and current Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward just got paid. He became the highest-paid DB back in 2022 with a five-year extension worth $100.5 million. That was eventually eclipsed, but with the news of Ward signing a two-year extension reportedly worth $62.2 million ($52.3 million guaranteed), he has reclaimed that distinction once again. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
After a distinguished career at Ohio State, where he was a consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2017, Ward was selected by the Browns in the 2018 NFL draft with the No. 4 pick. That draft selection has paid off well for Cleveland. Not only did Ward make the PFWA All-Rookie team and has also been selected to five Pro Bowls.
During his 110-game career, Ward has racked up 361 tackles, 104 pass breakups, 18 interceptions and four touchdowns. He is on the shortlist as the best defensive back in the NFL.
Sources: Browns and five-time Pro-Bowl CB Denzel Ward reached agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid DB in NFL history for the second time in his career. Tory Dandy of Athletes First and the Browns put the… pic.twitter.com/neCq9jShmP
As a reminder, Ohio State not only sends guys to the NFL, but they eventually get paid a ton of money as some of the best players in the League. Case in point to the Ward news: former OSU and current Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently made news by signing a record four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million ($120 million guaranteed).

#million #paid

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Schmitt, the Giants' breakout star this season, was injured while trying to stop after taking a sharp turn around first base during Monday night's 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Initial tests were inconclusive, but Schmitt underwent an MRI before Tuesday night's game that revealed the extent of the injury. No timetable has been set for his return.
"Hasn't been dictated yet," Giants manager Tony Vitello said. "He's back there doing what he can. Still in the early stages of knowing exactly what will happen, but obviously he's going to miss a good chunk of time."
The 27-year-old Schmitt has been one of San Francisco's best players this season while filling several positions in the infield and outfield. He is batting .271 with a .784 OPS and has already set career highs for homers (21), RBIs (55), runs (47) and hits (105).

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On July 23, both Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) delivered their Q2 results, giving investors better insight into which railroad stock is the better play. While both companies reported strong results, NSC's investment case is now tied to the possible acquisition. Investors must weigh UNP's standalone growth potential against NSC's risks and upside arising from the merger.
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) delivered an operating revenue of $6.9 billion and an adjusted EPS of $3.41, marking a surprise of 3% and 5%, respectively. Meanwhile, the company reported 6% EPS growth, with operating revenue up 12% YoY. Management sees full-year reported EPS growth in the high single-digit range, raising its 2026 outlook.
The strong results were mainly driven by freight revenue, which grew 12%, due to volume growth, fuel surcharge revenue, solid core pricing, and operational efficiency. The company reports being 10 basis points better on the operating ratio, standing at 59.2%.
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A key highlight of the results was the company's intermodal strength, as it delivered its fourth consecutive record quarter in volume and revenue. Thanks to truck capacity and share gains, private ******* et, rail ******* et, and parcel volumes were all up double-digits.

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