5 hours ago
For the first time in nearly two decades, a new era has officially dawned at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show," veteran Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly revealed that the biggest storyline coming out of Latrobe isn't a specific position battle, but rather new head coach Mike McCarthy and the sweeping changes he has implemented in record time.
"It's the first time in 19 years now that we've seen something different up here at training camp," Kaboly noted, highlighting the stark contrast to the franchise's long-standing routines. "I say the story of camp so far would be Mike McCarthy and just how he has changed virtually everything about this organization and how they go about their business in such a small portion of time."
According to Kaboly, McCarthy's transition has been seamless, largely driven by his extensive experience as an NFL head coach. "His attention to detail is just off the charts here and that surprised a lot of people," Kaboly explained. "I think it surprised some of the players. It definitely surprised me."
Among the most noticeable shifts is a complete overhaul of daily practice structures, including a major departure from team tradition: eliminating live hitting during camp, a former staple of Steelers football.
"He's raring to go. Like I said, he has changed everything, from the start of practice to how they go about practice," Kaboly shared. "They're not going to hit at all during training camp. But how McCarthy has just taken over, you can tell that he's a 16-year veteran in this business of how quickly he's been able to get up to speed."
#steelers #mccarthy #mike
"It's the first time in 19 years now that we've seen something different up here at training camp," Kaboly noted, highlighting the stark contrast to the franchise's long-standing routines. "I say the story of camp so far would be Mike McCarthy and just how he has changed virtually everything about this organization and how they go about their business in such a small portion of time."
According to Kaboly, McCarthy's transition has been seamless, largely driven by his extensive experience as an NFL head coach. "His attention to detail is just off the charts here and that surprised a lot of people," Kaboly explained. "I think it surprised some of the players. It definitely surprised me."
Among the most noticeable shifts is a complete overhaul of daily practice structures, including a major departure from team tradition: eliminating live hitting during camp, a former staple of Steelers football.
"He's raring to go. Like I said, he has changed everything, from the start of practice to how they go about practice," Kaboly shared. "They're not going to hit at all during training camp. But how McCarthy has just taken over, you can tell that he's a 16-year veteran in this business of how quickly he's been able to get up to speed."
#steelers #mccarthy #mike
5 hours ago
Microstrategy has gone four consecutive weeks without buying a single satoshi of Bitcoin, its longest buying freeze in two years, while Michael Saylor keeps posting accumulation charts to X with the caption "We're gonna need another color."
The company sits on $3.225 billion in cash, MSTR is down roughly 33% year-to-date, and Q2 earnings land Thursday after the US market close. The central question for retail investors is blunt: is the BTC dip buy coming today, or is the math still broken?
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The mechanics of the freeze are straightforward. SEC filings on Jun. 29, Jul. 6, Jul. 13 and Jul. 20 each recorded no Bitcoin buys made under its standing acquisition programs. The filings covering June 29, July 6, July 13, and July 20 contained the same answer: nothing.
What makes the silence louder is the contrast with Saylor's behavior on X. He posted Strategy's color-coded Bitcoin accumulation chart on Sunday, July 27, under the caption "We're gonna need another color", a reference to how new purchase tranches get ******* igned a distinct color bubble on the chart.
#buying #accumulation
The company sits on $3.225 billion in cash, MSTR is down roughly 33% year-to-date, and Q2 earnings land Thursday after the US market close. The central question for retail investors is blunt: is the BTC dip buy coming today, or is the math still broken?
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The mechanics of the freeze are straightforward. SEC filings on Jun. 29, Jul. 6, Jul. 13 and Jul. 20 each recorded no Bitcoin buys made under its standing acquisition programs. The filings covering June 29, July 6, July 13, and July 20 contained the same answer: nothing.
What makes the silence louder is the contrast with Saylor's behavior on X. He posted Strategy's color-coded Bitcoin accumulation chart on Sunday, July 27, under the caption "We're gonna need another color", a reference to how new purchase tranches get ******* igned a distinct color bubble on the chart.
#buying #accumulation
6 hours ago
EA Sports has revealed the Madden 27 ratings for the entire 2026 NFL draft class, along with some select undrafted free agents as well. So what ratings did the Jacksonville Jaguars' 10-man draft class receive?
There was a three-way tie among the Jaguars' draft picks for the highest overall Madden rating. Albert Regis, Emmanuel Pregnon, and Wesley Williams are at 73 overall.
Regis and Williams will immediately be rotational members along the defensive front, while Pregnon is currently slated to provide depth at guard.
Coming in at 70 overall were Jalen Huskey and Zach Durfee. Huskey will contribute on special teams right away and could push Caleb Ransaw for the third safety role on the depth chart. With Durfee, it remains to be seen where he fits in the defensive end rotation.
Nate Boerkircher, the Jaguars' first selection in this year's draft, has an overall rating of 67, which ranks seventh-best among Jacksonville's rookie class.
#huskey
There was a three-way tie among the Jaguars' draft picks for the highest overall Madden rating. Albert Regis, Emmanuel Pregnon, and Wesley Williams are at 73 overall.
Regis and Williams will immediately be rotational members along the defensive front, while Pregnon is currently slated to provide depth at guard.
Coming in at 70 overall were Jalen Huskey and Zach Durfee. Huskey will contribute on special teams right away and could push Caleb Ransaw for the third safety role on the depth chart. With Durfee, it remains to be seen where he fits in the defensive end rotation.
Nate Boerkircher, the Jaguars' first selection in this year's draft, has an overall rating of 67, which ranks seventh-best among Jacksonville's rookie class.
#huskey
7 hours ago
Training camp will begin on Wednesday for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and while there is always the potential that GM James Gladstone could continue to make additions, the roster is set with practices about to begin.
The next month of practices and preseason games will determine playing time at certain positions, establish the pecking order on the depth chart, and ultimately who makes the 53-man roster and practice squad.
But before it all begins, let's take one last look at each position group on offense for the Jaguars and what's at stake within each unit.
Trevor Lawerence
Nick Mullens
#jaguars #jacksonville
The next month of practices and preseason games will determine playing time at certain positions, establish the pecking order on the depth chart, and ultimately who makes the 53-man roster and practice squad.
But before it all begins, let's take one last look at each position group on offense for the Jaguars and what's at stake within each unit.
Trevor Lawerence
Nick Mullens
#jaguars #jacksonville
7 hours ago
As the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other stock indexes traded higher during Tuesday's session, Chevron (CVX), ASML (ASML), ATI (ATI) and Snowflake (SNOW) were among the names to watch.
With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite down in recent sessions, traders who use Investor's Business Daily's IBD Methodology should be focusing on defense, while identifying top-performing growth stocks for when the market trend shifts.
Dow Jones energy giant Chevron is approaching a double-bottom entry at 198.87 amid sharp gains in recent weeks, according to IBD MarketSurge chart **** ysis. Shares reversed from early gains to fall more than 1% midday Tuesday, threatening to add to Monday's steep drop.
Oil prices extended Monday's losses, down another 4% in midday trading Tuesday. On Monday, crude prices plunged 7.5% to $82.61 a barrel amid optimism for renewed U.S.-Iran talks.
Chevron stock backstory: Chevron earnings are set for Friday morning, with **** ysts looking for earnings of $5.55 a share and revenue of $63.3 billion.
#chevron #asml #gains
With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite down in recent sessions, traders who use Investor's Business Daily's IBD Methodology should be focusing on defense, while identifying top-performing growth stocks for when the market trend shifts.
Dow Jones energy giant Chevron is approaching a double-bottom entry at 198.87 amid sharp gains in recent weeks, according to IBD MarketSurge chart **** ysis. Shares reversed from early gains to fall more than 1% midday Tuesday, threatening to add to Monday's steep drop.
Oil prices extended Monday's losses, down another 4% in midday trading Tuesday. On Monday, crude prices plunged 7.5% to $82.61 a barrel amid optimism for renewed U.S.-Iran talks.
Chevron stock backstory: Chevron earnings are set for Friday morning, with **** ysts looking for earnings of $5.55 a share and revenue of $63.3 billion.
#chevron #asml #gains
12 hours ago
Any type of big-money negotiations is tough. Neither side wants to budge, and neither wants to leave money on the table. A little give here, a concession here, until the deal is done – or both sides step away. Cleveland Browns fans have seen it play out time and time again.
For the most part, NFL contracts are handled by attorneys who are called sports agents. And they should be. Each NFL club has a lawyer who draws up the agreements, so it's only fitting that on the other side, a licensed, fully-schooled law school graduate should be looking it over for his client.
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Back in the day, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi traded anybody away who had an agent. He dealt with all contracts and wanted it one-on-one. Even though Lombardi wasn't the owner of the Packers, he acted like it and was the team's GM. Former Cleveland Browns Paul Brown was the same way. He always owned a small percentage of the Browns, but in every aspect, it was his decisions.
There is a little trick that sports agents do these days, called "back loading." What this is, the agent will get his client signed for, say, $60 million on a four-year deal. There is a signing bonus, workout incentives, plus other bonuses, and of course, the obligatory guarantee. The athlete gets paid $9 million the first year, $12 million in the second season, $14 million in Year 3, and then $25 million in the final year.
#neither
For the most part, NFL contracts are handled by attorneys who are called sports agents. And they should be. Each NFL club has a lawyer who draws up the agreements, so it's only fitting that on the other side, a licensed, fully-schooled law school graduate should be looking it over for his client.
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Back in the day, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi traded anybody away who had an agent. He dealt with all contracts and wanted it one-on-one. Even though Lombardi wasn't the owner of the Packers, he acted like it and was the team's GM. Former Cleveland Browns Paul Brown was the same way. He always owned a small percentage of the Browns, but in every aspect, it was his decisions.
There is a little trick that sports agents do these days, called "back loading." What this is, the agent will get his client signed for, say, $60 million on a four-year deal. There is a signing bonus, workout incentives, plus other bonuses, and of course, the obligatory guarantee. The athlete gets paid $9 million the first year, $12 million in the second season, $14 million in Year 3, and then $25 million in the final year.
#neither
15 hours ago
The bears may not be going anywhere on semiconductor stocks.
Quick insight: The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) — which counts Nvidia (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Broadcom (AVGO) as its top three holdings — has begun to form a head-and-shoulders stock pattern, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace chart ****** ysis (below).
The left shoulder took shape starting in mid-May, with the head forming in late June, and now the right shoulder has emerged. The pattern will be official if the ETF falls below the May 19 closing low of $543.
The head-and-shoulders pattern is widely considered bearish, as it suggests that buyers are gradually losing control of the market for a particular stock or ETF.
During the formation of the left shoulder and head, buyers can still push prices to new highs. But the inability to push higher on the right shoulder suggests that buyer demand is beginning to weaken.
#shoulder #pattern #Stock #suggests
Quick insight: The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) — which counts Nvidia (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Broadcom (AVGO) as its top three holdings — has begun to form a head-and-shoulders stock pattern, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace chart ****** ysis (below).
The left shoulder took shape starting in mid-May, with the head forming in late June, and now the right shoulder has emerged. The pattern will be official if the ETF falls below the May 19 closing low of $543.
The head-and-shoulders pattern is widely considered bearish, as it suggests that buyers are gradually losing control of the market for a particular stock or ETF.
During the formation of the left shoulder and head, buyers can still push prices to new highs. But the inability to push higher on the right shoulder suggests that buyer demand is beginning to weaken.
#shoulder #pattern #Stock #suggests
17 hours ago
Oil prices gave up earlier gains on Friday after reports that Pakistan is trying to broker a return to U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. China is strongly backing the effort as the conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten its energy security and weigh on its economy.
Brent crude for September delivery fell 4.4% to trade at $96.36 per barrel at 1.35 pm ET while WTI crude for September delivery was down 3.6% to change hands at $88.86/bbl.
However, Standard Chartered says the latest pullback may prove temporary as Middle East oil market risk has expanded from one strategic chokepoint to two.
On Monday, Yemen's Houthi militant group imposed a targeted maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to enforce it by blocking Saudi-linked vessels from transiting the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The group claimed the blockade was a direct retaliation for a decade-long Saudi containment of Yemen as well as a recent Saudi-backed airstrike targeting Sanaa International Airport.
The threat immediately rattled oil markets, prompting multiple Saudi-linked very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to abandon planned transits through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and instead reroute around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding up to two weeks to each voyage. Two days later, the Houthis followed through. The group launched ballistic missiles and drones at two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday, damaging both vessels and igniting fires onboard. Brent crude surged nearly $20 per barrel, briefly climbing above $100.
#brent #september
Brent crude for September delivery fell 4.4% to trade at $96.36 per barrel at 1.35 pm ET while WTI crude for September delivery was down 3.6% to change hands at $88.86/bbl.
However, Standard Chartered says the latest pullback may prove temporary as Middle East oil market risk has expanded from one strategic chokepoint to two.
On Monday, Yemen's Houthi militant group imposed a targeted maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to enforce it by blocking Saudi-linked vessels from transiting the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The group claimed the blockade was a direct retaliation for a decade-long Saudi containment of Yemen as well as a recent Saudi-backed airstrike targeting Sanaa International Airport.
The threat immediately rattled oil markets, prompting multiple Saudi-linked very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to abandon planned transits through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and instead reroute around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, adding up to two weeks to each voyage. Two days later, the Houthis followed through. The group launched ballistic missiles and drones at two Saudi oil tankers on Thursday, damaging both vessels and igniting fires onboard. Brent crude surged nearly $20 per barrel, briefly climbing above $100.
#brent #september
21 hours ago
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility!
Tesla kicked off earnings season — at least for this sector — and the shareholder letter, along with Elon Musk's remarks during the conference call, provided some pretty incredible disclosures I imagine have some investors concerned, or at least puzzled.
Tesla has backed off previous promises to reach "volume production" of the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Megapack 3 in 2026. And while the company has publicly touted expansions of its Tesla Robotaxi service into new cities in Florida and Texas, the quarter-over-quarter data shows a drop in paid robotaxi miles.
Senior reporter Sean O'Kane took a closer look at a graph shared in Tesla's shareholder letter. At a passing glance, the chart appears to show steady growth in paid robotaxi rides between August 2025 and June 2026, O'Kane notes. But the numbers displayed are **** ulative, and when broken down by quarter, they show that Tesla's Robotaxi fleet of Model Y SUVs carrying paying passengers covered around 1.1 million miles in the first quarter. That fell to roughly 700,000 miles in the second quarter, a decline of about 36%.
Musk also disclosed during the call that Tesla needs to accumulate driving data specific to the Cybercab before it can put large numbers of the vehicles on the road. That isn't terribly surprising; the Cybercab is new, after all. But the reason got my attention. He explained that Tesla has to accumulate miles using Cybercabs retrofitted with steering wheels and accelerator and braking pedals so it can calibrate to the Cybercab chassis.
#robotaxi
Tesla kicked off earnings season — at least for this sector — and the shareholder letter, along with Elon Musk's remarks during the conference call, provided some pretty incredible disclosures I imagine have some investors concerned, or at least puzzled.
Tesla has backed off previous promises to reach "volume production" of the Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Megapack 3 in 2026. And while the company has publicly touted expansions of its Tesla Robotaxi service into new cities in Florida and Texas, the quarter-over-quarter data shows a drop in paid robotaxi miles.
Senior reporter Sean O'Kane took a closer look at a graph shared in Tesla's shareholder letter. At a passing glance, the chart appears to show steady growth in paid robotaxi rides between August 2025 and June 2026, O'Kane notes. But the numbers displayed are **** ulative, and when broken down by quarter, they show that Tesla's Robotaxi fleet of Model Y SUVs carrying paying passengers covered around 1.1 million miles in the first quarter. That fell to roughly 700,000 miles in the second quarter, a decline of about 36%.
Musk also disclosed during the call that Tesla needs to accumulate driving data specific to the Cybercab before it can put large numbers of the vehicles on the road. That isn't terribly surprising; the Cybercab is new, after all. But the reason got my attention. He explained that Tesla has to accumulate miles using Cybercabs retrofitted with steering wheels and accelerator and braking pedals so it can calibrate to the Cybercab chassis.
#robotaxi
22 hours ago
Markets face the week's most consequential moment Wednesday at 2:00pm when the Federal Reserve announces its rate decision and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds his first post-decision press conference, setting policy direction.
This comes amid extraordinary uncertainty about technology sector valuations, artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, and economic growth trajectory.
The decision arrives after a week dominated by disappointing technology earnings that intensified AI bubble concerns and validated investor skepticism about whether massive data center investments will translate into proportional revenue and earnings growth.
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Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, ******* ysis, and headlines.
#decision #free #reserve
This comes amid extraordinary uncertainty about technology sector valuations, artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, and economic growth trajectory.
The decision arrives after a week dominated by disappointing technology earnings that intensified AI bubble concerns and validated investor skepticism about whether massive data center investments will translate into proportional revenue and earnings growth.
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Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, ******* ysis, and headlines.
#decision #free #reserve
22 hours ago
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) issues USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), the world's second-largest stablecoin and the most widely used stablecoin in the United States. USD Coin is backed by Circle's own U.S. dollars and Treasuries, and the company generates most of its revenue from the interest earned on those deposits (known as its reserve income). Circle recently won a U.S. bank charter, and its firm compliance with U.S. regulations makes it an appealing choice for institutional investors.
Circle's revenue will keep rising as long as it continues to mint more USDC tokens for investors who want a faster, more digitally flexible alternative to real U.S. dollars. In a recent CNBC interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claimed the entire stablecoin market could grow from about $1 trillion today to tens of trillions of dollars over the coming years. But does that mean Circle's stock will grow at the same rate as the broader stablecoin market?
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 »
Circle's U.S. bank charter and its tight compliance with U.S. regulators might make it seem like an obvious way to profit from the stablecoin market's growth. However, Circle's entire future is pegged to USDC -- and that leading token will face a major new competitor later this year.
That challenger is Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin backed by a coalition of over 140 financial, tech, and retail giants. One of OUSD's most prominent backers is Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), a founding partner of USDC. Coinbase retains USDC's reserve income on its own exchange, and that crucial partnership will automatically renew on Aug. 18.
#signal #Coinbase
Circle's revenue will keep rising as long as it continues to mint more USDC tokens for investors who want a faster, more digitally flexible alternative to real U.S. dollars. In a recent CNBC interview, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claimed the entire stablecoin market could grow from about $1 trillion today to tens of trillions of dollars over the coming years. But does that mean Circle's stock will grow at the same rate as the broader stablecoin market?
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 »
Circle's U.S. bank charter and its tight compliance with U.S. regulators might make it seem like an obvious way to profit from the stablecoin market's growth. However, Circle's entire future is pegged to USDC -- and that leading token will face a major new competitor later this year.
That challenger is Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin backed by a coalition of over 140 financial, tech, and retail giants. One of OUSD's most prominent backers is Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), a founding partner of USDC. Coinbase retains USDC's reserve income on its own exchange, and that crucial partnership will automatically renew on Aug. 18.
#signal #Coinbase
4 days ago
July 24 (Reuters) - London-listed shares of Wise fell 10% on Friday after the money transfer group said its application to create a national trust bank in the United States was denied by regulators, amid major changes in financial policy.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied Wise's application as it was incompatible with the Federal Reserve's new policies for payment system access, the dual-listed company said. As a national trust bank, Wise sought to settle U.S. dollar payments directly with the Fed.
U.S. regulations for payments have changed significantly since the firm submitted its application in June of last year, it said.
"With the Federal Reserve generally pausing account access for an uninsured trust bank, the approach in our application became non-viable," the firm said.
The fintech firm plans to submit a new application for a national trust bank charter under the GENIUS Act framework, which pertains to digital ****** ets like stablecoins.
#federal
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied Wise's application as it was incompatible with the Federal Reserve's new policies for payment system access, the dual-listed company said. As a national trust bank, Wise sought to settle U.S. dollar payments directly with the Fed.
U.S. regulations for payments have changed significantly since the firm submitted its application in June of last year, it said.
"With the Federal Reserve generally pausing account access for an uninsured trust bank, the approach in our application became non-viable," the firm said.
The fintech firm plans to submit a new application for a national trust bank charter under the GENIUS Act framework, which pertains to digital ****** ets like stablecoins.
#federal
4 days ago
Ripple has launched Ripple Mint, a platform that lets institutions mint, redeem, and manage Ripple USD (RLUSD) through one console.
The company also invested in Notabene, a compliance firm, to add identity checks and transaction authorization to its stablecoin network. Standard Custody & Trust Company, a New York-chartered trust firm, issues RLUSD under state financial regulation. Jack McDonald, an executive at the company, called the Notabene deal a step toward globally compliant stablecoin transfers.
"Bringing together $RLUSD, Ripple Payments & Notabene's trusted institutional network to help scale compliant stablecoin payments," McDonald said.
Ripple Mint replaces the platform-only setup institutions previously used for RLUSD operations. Users can choose a web console for manual oversight, or new application programming interfaces (APIs) for automated workflows.
The system tracks transactions in real time and sends webhook alerts for fiat receipt, minting, and onchain settlement. Consistent reference IDs tie every stage together, which simplifies reconciliation for exchanges and market makers.
#notabene
The company also invested in Notabene, a compliance firm, to add identity checks and transaction authorization to its stablecoin network. Standard Custody & Trust Company, a New York-chartered trust firm, issues RLUSD under state financial regulation. Jack McDonald, an executive at the company, called the Notabene deal a step toward globally compliant stablecoin transfers.
"Bringing together $RLUSD, Ripple Payments & Notabene's trusted institutional network to help scale compliant stablecoin payments," McDonald said.
Ripple Mint replaces the platform-only setup institutions previously used for RLUSD operations. Users can choose a web console for manual oversight, or new application programming interfaces (APIs) for automated workflows.
The system tracks transactions in real time and sends webhook alerts for fiat receipt, minting, and onchain settlement. Consistent reference IDs tie every stage together, which simplifies reconciliation for exchanges and market makers.
#notabene
4 days ago
On Friday, the basketball world was sent into a frenzy with the news that NBA free agent LeBron James was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Among the greatest players in NBA history, James' reported signing is one that immediately put the spotlight on the Sixers' projected 2026-27 roster. On that roster is a name familiar to Alabama basketball fans in Labaron Philon Jr., a former Crimson Tide guard whom Philadelphia recently selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft.
Set to enter his rookie season this upcoming fall, Philon will now look to make an impact for a Philadelphia team that is likely to be among the preseason favorites to win a NBA ****** le this upcoming season. However, just how big of an impact could that be, and did Philadelphia's reported signing of James change that in any way?
Prior to the Sixers' signing of James, Philon projected as Philadelphia's backup point guard, and that role will likely not change following Friday's reported news. Philon will be the backup to starter Tyrese Maxey.
However, what does remain a question is just how much minutes Philon sees a game, as the former Alabama star is set to join a loaded Sixers backcourt. Not only is Philon behind Maxey, a two-time All-Star and 25+ points per game scorer, on the depth chart, but Philadelphia also has VJ Edgecombe and Anfernee Simons, though both are likely to see a majority of action at the two-guard.
#james #sixers #likely
Among the greatest players in NBA history, James' reported signing is one that immediately put the spotlight on the Sixers' projected 2026-27 roster. On that roster is a name familiar to Alabama basketball fans in Labaron Philon Jr., a former Crimson Tide guard whom Philadelphia recently selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft.
Set to enter his rookie season this upcoming fall, Philon will now look to make an impact for a Philadelphia team that is likely to be among the preseason favorites to win a NBA ****** le this upcoming season. However, just how big of an impact could that be, and did Philadelphia's reported signing of James change that in any way?
Prior to the Sixers' signing of James, Philon projected as Philadelphia's backup point guard, and that role will likely not change following Friday's reported news. Philon will be the backup to starter Tyrese Maxey.
However, what does remain a question is just how much minutes Philon sees a game, as the former Alabama star is set to join a loaded Sixers backcourt. Not only is Philon behind Maxey, a two-time All-Star and 25+ points per game scorer, on the depth chart, but Philadelphia also has VJ Edgecombe and Anfernee Simons, though both are likely to see a majority of action at the two-guard.
#james #sixers #likely
4 days ago
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been on an incredible run in recent years. Shares have skyrocketed 978% since late July 2021 (as of July 22), a gain no investor can complain about.
But this leading artificial intelligence (AI) stock has slowed down. It's up 12% in 2026, barely beating the S&P 500 index. Investors have come to expect more from Nvidia. Here's what its muted performance so far this year might suggest.
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 »
To be clear, a 12% price gain in less than seven months isn't anything to be disappointed by. It's just that because the stock rose 39% in 2025, 171% in 2024, and 239% in 2023, the investment community -- which has been primed to have persistently high expectations -- might be worried that slower returns are a sign of what's to come. It's impossible to know if this is the case, though.
Nvidia's business continues to fire on all cylinders. Revenue surged 85% year over year in the 2026 second quarter (ended April 26) to $81.6 billion, establishing a fresh record. Demand is off the charts, as hyperscalers keep spending aggressively to build data centers for AI training and inference. The innovation pipeline is robust, and the company's profitability is incredible.
#incredible
But this leading artificial intelligence (AI) stock has slowed down. It's up 12% in 2026, barely beating the S&P 500 index. Investors have come to expect more from Nvidia. Here's what its muted performance so far this year might suggest.
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 »
To be clear, a 12% price gain in less than seven months isn't anything to be disappointed by. It's just that because the stock rose 39% in 2025, 171% in 2024, and 239% in 2023, the investment community -- which has been primed to have persistently high expectations -- might be worried that slower returns are a sign of what's to come. It's impossible to know if this is the case, though.
Nvidia's business continues to fire on all cylinders. Revenue surged 85% year over year in the 2026 second quarter (ended April 26) to $81.6 billion, establishing a fresh record. Demand is off the charts, as hyperscalers keep spending aggressively to build data centers for AI training and inference. The innovation pipeline is robust, and the company's profitability is incredible.
#incredible
4 days ago
Investors used to think of August as a dull month for the market. That is not really true. July is the dull month; beginning in August, volatility increases and generally rises into October.
This is a seasonal pattern that is verifiable from the accompanying chart of "seasonal VIX," going back to 1989. Look at the chart below: Early in the year, there is often a volatility increase. It was recently most prominent in March 2020 and April 2025, and it is noted in the chart by VIX VIX rising into point "A" in mid-March, using all the years in question.
A 'generational buying opportunity' guarantees inflation plus 3% a year, says this hedge-fund manager
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'We are not romantically involved': I'm marrying my platonic best friend of 20 years. Should I leave him my home?
#year #month #seasonal
This is a seasonal pattern that is verifiable from the accompanying chart of "seasonal VIX," going back to 1989. Look at the chart below: Early in the year, there is often a volatility increase. It was recently most prominent in March 2020 and April 2025, and it is noted in the chart by VIX VIX rising into point "A" in mid-March, using all the years in question.
A 'generational buying opportunity' guarantees inflation plus 3% a year, says this hedge-fund manager
I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I saved $2 million for retirement, should my Social Security become optional?
'We are not romantically involved': I'm marrying my platonic best friend of 20 years. Should I leave him my home?
#year #month #seasonal
4 days ago
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Even great teams have room for improvement, and for the Dodgers in 2026, one of those paths is in the acquisition of a catcher. Will Smith has been out since early June with neck inflammation, and updates on his condition have put into question if and when the veteran might be back. We asked the fans if the Dodgers should proceed with the current depth chart believing in Smith's return or plan for the worst while they still can.
All in all, with the resources that this team possesses and the lack of holes to fill, to look for a catching addition feels like a given. Perhaps more than what we may see with the bat, the Dodgers ought to look at adding a steady presence, a catcher who can be relied on to not only do his job but also excel behind the plate defensively.
What adds layers to this debate is that for a team on the market for a catcher, there are legit game-changing options to at least call about. Although none of them are explicitly on the block, controllable beyond just this current campaign, Hunter Goodman, Shea Langeliers, and Adley Rutschman each could be seen within reason as trade candidates. Acquiring any of them, though, would inevitably back the Dodgers into a corner down the line since Smith is going nowhere long-term.
Perhaps in Minnesota, the Dodgers might find targets that are more their speed in Ryan Jeffers or Victor Caratini. Quietly, one of the better-hitting catchers in the AL over the last four seasons, Jeffers has been phenomenal with a .933 OPS in a short sample (44 games) due to missed time this year. With Caratini, who is under contract through next season at a reasonable rate, the Dodgers would be getting stability above all else, adding a player perfectly willing to fade into a backup role down the line. Caratini might even provide Rushing insurance if the youngster hits his way into staying on as a starter in the playoffs.
#Dodgers #fans #smith #jeffers
Even great teams have room for improvement, and for the Dodgers in 2026, one of those paths is in the acquisition of a catcher. Will Smith has been out since early June with neck inflammation, and updates on his condition have put into question if and when the veteran might be back. We asked the fans if the Dodgers should proceed with the current depth chart believing in Smith's return or plan for the worst while they still can.
All in all, with the resources that this team possesses and the lack of holes to fill, to look for a catching addition feels like a given. Perhaps more than what we may see with the bat, the Dodgers ought to look at adding a steady presence, a catcher who can be relied on to not only do his job but also excel behind the plate defensively.
What adds layers to this debate is that for a team on the market for a catcher, there are legit game-changing options to at least call about. Although none of them are explicitly on the block, controllable beyond just this current campaign, Hunter Goodman, Shea Langeliers, and Adley Rutschman each could be seen within reason as trade candidates. Acquiring any of them, though, would inevitably back the Dodgers into a corner down the line since Smith is going nowhere long-term.
Perhaps in Minnesota, the Dodgers might find targets that are more their speed in Ryan Jeffers or Victor Caratini. Quietly, one of the better-hitting catchers in the AL over the last four seasons, Jeffers has been phenomenal with a .933 OPS in a short sample (44 games) due to missed time this year. With Caratini, who is under contract through next season at a reasonable rate, the Dodgers would be getting stability above all else, adding a player perfectly willing to fade into a backup role down the line. Caratini might even provide Rushing insurance if the youngster hits his way into staying on as a starter in the playoffs.
#Dodgers #fans #smith #jeffers
4 days ago
On July 21, during CNBC's Mad Money program, host Jim Cramer used the daily chart **** ysis by options trader Bob Lang, founder of Explosive Options, to examine American Express Company (NYSE:AXP). Cramer pointed to the company's distinct cardholder demographic and high-margin annual fee structure, as he highlighted why the premium card issuer remains a long-time favorite for core portfolio allocations:
Now finally, there's one that I have been near and dear for as long as I can remember, and that's American Express. Now, this only has 10% of purchase volume with fewer cards in circulation, but their cardholders tend to spend a lot more money. Plus, they charge fees for their best cards, basically making you pay for access to their generous rewards programs. It's a fantastic business model. But remember, they do have credit risk.
Under Cramer's framework, American Express occupies a specialized niche compared to rival payment networks Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). While Visa controls 60% of cardholders and Mastercard holds 25% to 30%, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) commands roughly 10% of purchase volume. However, unlike Visa and Mastercard, which operate strictly as neutral tollbooths with zero balance-sheet risk, American Express operates as a direct card issuer. That closed-loop structure allows the company to capture premium annual membership fees and higher per-cardholder spending, though it requires absorbing credit default risk when consumers fall behind on payments.
On the technical side, Cramer highlighted that Lang noted that American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) has shown exceptional relative strength during recent broader market chop. After breaking out above its 200-day moving average in early June, the stock successfully retested that key support level on multiple occasions before surging higher on heavy volume. With the MACD indicator continuing to flash a buy signal, Lang sees a clear path toward $350, with a secondary upside target at its February peak of $370. It is the exact price level where sellers previously emerged. Furthermore, heading into Friday's quarterly report, Cramer shared Lang's bullish fundamental outlook on travel demand while offering his own tactical trading playbook for retail investors:
Now, I've gotta tell you, in his view, American Express is the best in class. Given that we've seen big numbers in travel here, Lang expects that Amex will shoot the lights out when it reports on Friday… I agree with him that this company's best of breed, but I also want to point out that American Express' stock, no matter what they seem to report, tends to sell off in response to earnings on that Friday even when the numbers are terrific. Then it gradually finds its footing afterwards and mounts strong rallies in between quarters, which is why I always say, you know, around like 10:30, 11, you might want to buy this one. I'm not kidding. It's been a good prediction so far.
#volume
Now finally, there's one that I have been near and dear for as long as I can remember, and that's American Express. Now, this only has 10% of purchase volume with fewer cards in circulation, but their cardholders tend to spend a lot more money. Plus, they charge fees for their best cards, basically making you pay for access to their generous rewards programs. It's a fantastic business model. But remember, they do have credit risk.
Under Cramer's framework, American Express occupies a specialized niche compared to rival payment networks Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). While Visa controls 60% of cardholders and Mastercard holds 25% to 30%, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) commands roughly 10% of purchase volume. However, unlike Visa and Mastercard, which operate strictly as neutral tollbooths with zero balance-sheet risk, American Express operates as a direct card issuer. That closed-loop structure allows the company to capture premium annual membership fees and higher per-cardholder spending, though it requires absorbing credit default risk when consumers fall behind on payments.
On the technical side, Cramer highlighted that Lang noted that American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) has shown exceptional relative strength during recent broader market chop. After breaking out above its 200-day moving average in early June, the stock successfully retested that key support level on multiple occasions before surging higher on heavy volume. With the MACD indicator continuing to flash a buy signal, Lang sees a clear path toward $350, with a secondary upside target at its February peak of $370. It is the exact price level where sellers previously emerged. Furthermore, heading into Friday's quarterly report, Cramer shared Lang's bullish fundamental outlook on travel demand while offering his own tactical trading playbook for retail investors:
Now, I've gotta tell you, in his view, American Express is the best in class. Given that we've seen big numbers in travel here, Lang expects that Amex will shoot the lights out when it reports on Friday… I agree with him that this company's best of breed, but I also want to point out that American Express' stock, no matter what they seem to report, tends to sell off in response to earnings on that Friday even when the numbers are terrific. Then it gradually finds its footing afterwards and mounts strong rallies in between quarters, which is why I always say, you know, around like 10:30, 11, you might want to buy this one. I'm not kidding. It's been a good prediction so far.
#volume
4 days ago
During the July 21 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, host Jim Cramer reviewed Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) using options trader Bob Lang's **** ysis of the daily chart of the stock. Pointing to the company as a premier vehicle for investors seeking to rebalance away from pure tech without sacrificing growth or high-margin processing power, Cramer highlighted its market share and recent price action:
I want to talk about the next chart, which is one of my absolute favorites. Michael Miebach runs it. It's Mastercard, MA, second most commonly used credit card. 25 to 30% of cardholders have one. Again, you can see that the stock's gone crazy in the last few weeks. Bouncing like mad off of its June lows. Although, unlike Visa, it still hasn't taken out its January highs. This is what I mean, by the way, when I say you need to diversify away from some of your tech. Mastercard is a tech company in bank clothing. It's always been a terrific place to be.
Examining the daily chart, Cramer highlighted that Bob Lang noted that Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) has constructed a textbook bullish trend channel marked by a series of higher highs and higher lows since hitting its June bottom. The stock's moving average convergence divergence (MACD) line generated a buy signal last month, while its relative strength index continues to trend upward without reaching overbought territory. Elevated volume and a rising on-balance volume line further validate the move. Cramer noted that Lang sees that the stock has legs, with primary technical resistance sitting at $573, representing roughly $35 in potential upside toward where the stock traded prior to a January gap down, giving Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) a clear path to challenge its January highs.
In Cramer's breakdown of the payment landscape, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) occupies a middle ground in cardholder reach while sharing a critical structural moat with market leader Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). While Visa commands the top spot with 60% of cardholders and American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) handles roughly 10% of purchase volume, Mastercard sits solidly in second place with 25% to 30% cardholder penetration. Both Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) operate strictly as **** et-light processing networks with zero credit exposure, completely insulating them from default losses that direct lenders like American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) must carry on their balance sheets. On the technical side, while Visa has already surged past its January peak, Mastercard is still catching up after bouncing off its June floor, giving investors a high-margin processing stock.
#cramer
I want to talk about the next chart, which is one of my absolute favorites. Michael Miebach runs it. It's Mastercard, MA, second most commonly used credit card. 25 to 30% of cardholders have one. Again, you can see that the stock's gone crazy in the last few weeks. Bouncing like mad off of its June lows. Although, unlike Visa, it still hasn't taken out its January highs. This is what I mean, by the way, when I say you need to diversify away from some of your tech. Mastercard is a tech company in bank clothing. It's always been a terrific place to be.
Examining the daily chart, Cramer highlighted that Bob Lang noted that Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) has constructed a textbook bullish trend channel marked by a series of higher highs and higher lows since hitting its June bottom. The stock's moving average convergence divergence (MACD) line generated a buy signal last month, while its relative strength index continues to trend upward without reaching overbought territory. Elevated volume and a rising on-balance volume line further validate the move. Cramer noted that Lang sees that the stock has legs, with primary technical resistance sitting at $573, representing roughly $35 in potential upside toward where the stock traded prior to a January gap down, giving Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) a clear path to challenge its January highs.
In Cramer's breakdown of the payment landscape, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) occupies a middle ground in cardholder reach while sharing a critical structural moat with market leader Visa Inc. (NYSE:V). While Visa commands the top spot with 60% of cardholders and American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) handles roughly 10% of purchase volume, Mastercard sits solidly in second place with 25% to 30% cardholder penetration. Both Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) operate strictly as **** et-light processing networks with zero credit exposure, completely insulating them from default losses that direct lenders like American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) must carry on their balance sheets. On the technical side, while Visa has already surged past its January peak, Mastercard is still catching up after bouncing off its June floor, giving investors a high-margin processing stock.
#cramer
4 days ago
During the Tuesday episode of Mad Money, host Jim Cramer discussed the major credit card networks as he noted that consumer spending remains resilient. He began by highlighting the broader economic data and noted that roughly 81% of Americans hold a credit card, averaging three to four cards per consumer, with cardholders using about 29% to 30% of their available balance. Even though the median household holds approximately $8,000 in cash, consumers continue to prefer credit over drawing down savings. Explaining how these consumer habits feed into the major card networks, Cramer noted:
All this is to say that the three big credit card companies, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have a tremendous read on the state of the economy, and after a very rocky first quarter, these stocks have been steadily chugging higher since April.
Examining the daily chart of market leader Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) with the help of Bob Lang's (founder of Explosive Options) **** ysis, Cramer highlighted how the stock's recent technical breakout contradicts theories of a struggling consumer:
Why don't we start with Visa? That's the most used credit card. 60% of cardholders have one... Check out the daily chart. Visa's been roaring higher on terrific relative strength lately. I mean, this is not what Visa's chart looks like when the consumer's being squeezed. When you look at the moving average convergence divergence, that's the MACD… That's an important momentum indicator that can detect changes in the stock's trajectory before they happen… This isn't a coincidence; this is predictive. It made a bullish crossover mid-June. That's what really got people excited... And it's one of the most positively reliable patterns there is out there. Sure enough, the stock's been on fire ever since the cross...
Cramer also pointed to the volume indicator at the bottom of the chart to highlight the influx of big-money accumulation:
#credit #card #chart #networks
All this is to say that the three big credit card companies, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have a tremendous read on the state of the economy, and after a very rocky first quarter, these stocks have been steadily chugging higher since April.
Examining the daily chart of market leader Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) with the help of Bob Lang's (founder of Explosive Options) **** ysis, Cramer highlighted how the stock's recent technical breakout contradicts theories of a struggling consumer:
Why don't we start with Visa? That's the most used credit card. 60% of cardholders have one... Check out the daily chart. Visa's been roaring higher on terrific relative strength lately. I mean, this is not what Visa's chart looks like when the consumer's being squeezed. When you look at the moving average convergence divergence, that's the MACD… That's an important momentum indicator that can detect changes in the stock's trajectory before they happen… This isn't a coincidence; this is predictive. It made a bullish crossover mid-June. That's what really got people excited... And it's one of the most positively reliable patterns there is out there. Sure enough, the stock's been on fire ever since the cross...
Cramer also pointed to the volume indicator at the bottom of the chart to highlight the influx of big-money accumulation:
#credit #card #chart #networks
4 days ago
September U.S. T-Note (ZNU26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
See on the daily bar chart for September U.S. Treasury note futures that prices are trending down and have just hit a two-month low. See, too, at the bottom of the chart that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is also in a bearish posture, as the blue MACD line is below the red trigger line and both lines are trending down. The T-Note bears have the near-term technical advantage.
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#futures
See on the daily bar chart for September U.S. Treasury note futures that prices are trending down and have just hit a two-month low. See, too, at the bottom of the chart that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is also in a bearish posture, as the blue MACD line is below the red trigger line and both lines are trending down. The T-Note bears have the near-term technical advantage.
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#futures
4 days ago
Given the astonishing historical performance of semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA), it's only natural that the general atmosphere for NVDA stock is optimistic, especially ahead of its second-quarter earnings report (scheduled for release on Aug. 26). First, you may consider the Barchart Technical Opinion indicator, which rates the ticker as an 80% Strong Buy, with a strengthening short-term outlook cited as evidence.
You can also look at the latest print. While a year-to-date performance of roughly 14% isn't groundbreaking, NVDA stock had previously succumbed to an extended downturn. However, this dynamic appears to be reversing, with shares up 6% in the trailing month.
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#NVIDIA #earnings #extended
You can also look at the latest print. While a year-to-date performance of roughly 14% isn't groundbreaking, NVDA stock had previously succumbed to an extended downturn. However, this dynamic appears to be reversing, with shares up 6% in the trailing month.
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#NVIDIA #earnings #extended
4 days ago
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) could support UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to channel more investment into towns, infrastructure and local economies, but are urging him not to repeat the tax mistakes they say damaged business confidence under the previous government.
That is according to a new ICAEW poll of 875 members conducted between 6 July and 10 July 2026, which found that business taxation is seen as the most urgent issue for the new administration.
Nearly 57% of the respondents said easing the tax burden on businesses should be Burnham's top priority on taking office.
Members said repeated changes to the tax system in recent years had created uncertainty for companies and weakened willingness to invest.
They also cited last year's increase in employer National Insurance contributions, which some described as "crippling" for small businesses. Respondents said the rise constrained hiring, investment and expansion.
#businesses #institute
That is according to a new ICAEW poll of 875 members conducted between 6 July and 10 July 2026, which found that business taxation is seen as the most urgent issue for the new administration.
Nearly 57% of the respondents said easing the tax burden on businesses should be Burnham's top priority on taking office.
Members said repeated changes to the tax system in recent years had created uncertainty for companies and weakened willingness to invest.
They also cited last year's increase in employer National Insurance contributions, which some described as "crippling" for small businesses. Respondents said the rise constrained hiring, investment and expansion.
#businesses #institute
4 days ago
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5 days ago
The Miami Dolphins are set to enter training camp with four quarterbacks on the roster, as Malik Willis is slated to start, Quinn Ewers is expected to be the backup and both Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski are battling for third spot on the depth chart.
However, the Dolphins are apparently looking for more competition for the room, as KPRC2's Aaron Wilson reported that Miami is set to host quarterback Jack Plummer for a workout next week.
Plummer played at Purdue from 2018-21, California in 2022 and Louisville in 2023, where he earned All-ACC honors. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the Carolina Panthers and spent his rookie season split between the practice squad and active roster.
The 26-year-old failed to make the roster last year and sat out the season before joining the Orlando Storm of the UFL. He led the team to an 8-2 record while completing 65% of his passes for a league-leading 2,189 yards, 17 touchdowns and one interception. His performance earned him All-UFL honors, and he was named the MVP of the league.
Plummer is also set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, July 24, so if he does well in front of Kyle Shanahan's staff, he might not make it to his workout in South Florida next week.
#Miami
However, the Dolphins are apparently looking for more competition for the room, as KPRC2's Aaron Wilson reported that Miami is set to host quarterback Jack Plummer for a workout next week.
Plummer played at Purdue from 2018-21, California in 2022 and Louisville in 2023, where he earned All-ACC honors. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the Carolina Panthers and spent his rookie season split between the practice squad and active roster.
The 26-year-old failed to make the roster last year and sat out the season before joining the Orlando Storm of the UFL. He led the team to an 8-2 record while completing 65% of his passes for a league-leading 2,189 yards, 17 touchdowns and one interception. His performance earned him All-UFL honors, and he was named the MVP of the league.
Plummer is also set to work out for the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, July 24, so if he does well in front of Kyle Shanahan's staff, he might not make it to his workout in South Florida next week.
#Miami
5 days ago
When the Buffalo Bills open up training camp at the end of July, there are going to be a handful of battles at position groups, but the most important might be at wide receiver.
The Bills did a solid job updating their receiving core this offseason with the big move of trading for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore, but there are still a handful of other roster spots that need upgrades at the position.
One of the key areas to watch during training camp is who will be named the two outside starting receivers. Fansided's NFL insider, Jason La Canfora, identified the Bills' receiving competition as one of the eight biggest training camp battles.
"In most of these instances we are drilling down at a particular spot on the depth chart, and we certainly figure DJ Moore is the top guy here given what it took to get him, but this is kind of jumped. Keon Coleman has been a bit of a scapegoat for the Bills coming up short as an organization and Joshua Palmer is a nice depth signing with upside and Khalil Shakir has probably been overexposed and asked to do too much; maybe he settles into a slot-exclusive role now," La Canfora wrote on Thursday. "This group needs to step up its overall production, and they need Moore to be a legit go-to guy. I believe he will."
Moore is going to win one of the jobs if everything goes according to plan, which means not suffering any injury. However, the No. 2 outside receiver spot is going to be a test.
#bills
The Bills did a solid job updating their receiving core this offseason with the big move of trading for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore, but there are still a handful of other roster spots that need upgrades at the position.
One of the key areas to watch during training camp is who will be named the two outside starting receivers. Fansided's NFL insider, Jason La Canfora, identified the Bills' receiving competition as one of the eight biggest training camp battles.
"In most of these instances we are drilling down at a particular spot on the depth chart, and we certainly figure DJ Moore is the top guy here given what it took to get him, but this is kind of jumped. Keon Coleman has been a bit of a scapegoat for the Bills coming up short as an organization and Joshua Palmer is a nice depth signing with upside and Khalil Shakir has probably been overexposed and asked to do too much; maybe he settles into a slot-exclusive role now," La Canfora wrote on Thursday. "This group needs to step up its overall production, and they need Moore to be a legit go-to guy. I believe he will."
Moore is going to win one of the jobs if everything goes according to plan, which means not suffering any injury. However, the No. 2 outside receiver spot is going to be a test.
#bills
5 days ago
Chaminade women's volleyball coach Kahala Kabalis Hoke on Wednesday announced the addition of six players, including four transfers, for the upcoming season.
Setters Allison Panter and Shannon Sheehy enrolled at Chaminade in January and played for the Silverswords beach volleyball team.
Panter previously attended Portland State and Sheehy began her collegiate career at San Francisco.
The other two transfers are outside hitters Anna Panchartek (Southeastern Louisiana) and Siria Guerini (Telematica Pegaso in Italy).
The incoming freshmen are Cheyenne Chanche of Harlan High in San Antonio) and Hailee Tamayo of Point Loma High in San Diego. Both play defensive specialist/libero.
#kabalis #wednesday
Setters Allison Panter and Shannon Sheehy enrolled at Chaminade in January and played for the Silverswords beach volleyball team.
Panter previously attended Portland State and Sheehy began her collegiate career at San Francisco.
The other two transfers are outside hitters Anna Panchartek (Southeastern Louisiana) and Siria Guerini (Telematica Pegaso in Italy).
The incoming freshmen are Cheyenne Chanche of Harlan High in San Antonio) and Hailee Tamayo of Point Loma High in San Diego. Both play defensive specialist/libero.
#kabalis #wednesday
5 days ago
Next up on our training camp preview is the tight end position. There are fix tight ends on the roster, but after the departure of David Njoku, all we really have confidence in is Harold Fannin, who had an outstanding rookie season. Who is the next man up, though? We also check out the team's fullback candidates heading into camp.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 241 lbs | Age: 22
Experience: 2 years | College: Bowling Green
Browns fans are expecting big things from Harold Fannin this year. After his impressive rookie season with 731 yards receiving, fans are predicting him to be in the 800-1,000 yard receiving range. For some of the league's elite tight ends, that's not too far-fetched. In fact, Travis Kelce has done it all 11 seasons he's been in the NFL. However, David Njoku, who was viewed as an explosive receiving tight end for Cleveland, only surpassed 800 yards once in his 9 years with the team. It's easy to jump to that being more indicative of the Browns' quarterback situation as opposed to the talent of the tight end himself.
Nonetheless, the most important part here is that Fannin is viewed as a big-time weapon for this offense. As a rookie, he showed a nice mix of acrobatic catches and the strength to generate yards after the catch that didn't seem like they were even there. If there's one negative on his receiving game as a rookie, it would be that, in my opinion, he sometimes dropped the easy ones.
To grow his game over time, he'll need to be a better in-line blocking tight end. It took Njoku a few years to get to that point. For now, we'll see how Todd Monken's offense utilizes Fannin. Will he be kept in the slot more often like he was as a rookie, with one of the other guys on the depth chart taking on a heavier blocking role?
#tight #yards #david
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 241 lbs | Age: 22
Experience: 2 years | College: Bowling Green
Browns fans are expecting big things from Harold Fannin this year. After his impressive rookie season with 731 yards receiving, fans are predicting him to be in the 800-1,000 yard receiving range. For some of the league's elite tight ends, that's not too far-fetched. In fact, Travis Kelce has done it all 11 seasons he's been in the NFL. However, David Njoku, who was viewed as an explosive receiving tight end for Cleveland, only surpassed 800 yards once in his 9 years with the team. It's easy to jump to that being more indicative of the Browns' quarterback situation as opposed to the talent of the tight end himself.
Nonetheless, the most important part here is that Fannin is viewed as a big-time weapon for this offense. As a rookie, he showed a nice mix of acrobatic catches and the strength to generate yards after the catch that didn't seem like they were even there. If there's one negative on his receiving game as a rookie, it would be that, in my opinion, he sometimes dropped the easy ones.
To grow his game over time, he'll need to be a better in-line blocking tight end. It took Njoku a few years to get to that point. For now, we'll see how Todd Monken's offense utilizes Fannin. Will he be kept in the slot more often like he was as a rookie, with one of the other guys on the depth chart taking on a heavier blocking role?
#tight #yards #david
5 days ago
As we near August, we're about to flip the driest part of the NBA's year-round calendar. All of the offseason moves are done. Everybody's focus has shifted toward the 2026-27 season. For now, though, teams across the league get to relax for a bit before training camp begins.
For NBA players, though, right now is when most of your critical developmental work takes place. The ample time off allows guys across the league to put in serious work and upgrade their bag. Especially for young players still learning the ropes of the NBA.
Jared McCain is somebody who's taking advantage of his resources. He's spent time in Canada with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After being an NBA trade deadline acquisition, this is the first time he's had a chance to take a breath and fully embrace being on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder added McCain in a buy-low move from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old suddenly became important at work. In just three months, he was jettisoned to the top of the depth chart. Injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell forced him to learn on the job in the game's highest stakes imaginable.
All things considered, McCain did solid. He had two 20-point games that helped the Thunder push the San Antonio Spurs to seven in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Ultimately, the short-handed squad fell in Game 7. But his microwave scoring was one of the brighter takeaways.
#time #league
For NBA players, though, right now is when most of your critical developmental work takes place. The ample time off allows guys across the league to put in serious work and upgrade their bag. Especially for young players still learning the ropes of the NBA.
Jared McCain is somebody who's taking advantage of his resources. He's spent time in Canada with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After being an NBA trade deadline acquisition, this is the first time he's had a chance to take a breath and fully embrace being on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder added McCain in a buy-low move from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old suddenly became important at work. In just three months, he was jettisoned to the top of the depth chart. Injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell forced him to learn on the job in the game's highest stakes imaginable.
All things considered, McCain did solid. He had two 20-point games that helped the Thunder push the San Antonio Spurs to seven in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Ultimately, the short-handed squad fell in Game 7. But his microwave scoring was one of the brighter takeaways.
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5 days ago
December soybean meal (ZMZ26) futures a buying opportunity on more price strength.
See on the daily bar chart for December soybean meal futures that prices are in an uptrend and have just hit a nine-week high. See, too, at the bottom of the chart that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is also in a bullish posture, as the blue MACD line is above the red trigger line and both lines are trending up. The meal bulls have the near-term technical advantage.
Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil
Grain Bulls Are Showing Resilience: What's Keeping Uptrends in Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Alive
Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices
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See on the daily bar chart for December soybean meal futures that prices are in an uptrend and have just hit a nine-week high. See, too, at the bottom of the chart that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is also in a bullish posture, as the blue MACD line is above the red trigger line and both lines are trending up. The meal bulls have the near-term technical advantage.
Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil
Grain Bulls Are Showing Resilience: What's Keeping Uptrends in Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Alive
Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices
#Bulls #futures
