1 day ago
A single first RMD can push a retiree two IRMAA brackets higher, jumping Medicare Part B premiums from $203 to $406 per month.
IRMAA brackets work as cliffs, meaning that crossing a threshold by even $1 triggers the full surcharge for the entire year based on income from two years prior.
Qualified Charitable Distributions and pre-RMD Roth conversions are the primary tools retirees use to reduce IRMAA exposure before distributions begin.
Two retirees, same $1 million, same 4% rule, buy one finished with $1.4 million, the other hit $0 in 12 years. Our free reader guide explains the flaw that separated them, and the income-first method built to avoid it.
The standard 2026 Medicare Part B premium is $202.90 a month, up from $185.00 in 2025, and for most beneficiaries, that number is the whole story. For a retiree who took his first Required Minimum Distribution in December and watched it land on top of his other income, the figure that arrived from Social Security was different: $405.80 a month. Same coverage, same doctors, two brackets higher on the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount schedule.
#first #part
IRMAA brackets work as cliffs, meaning that crossing a threshold by even $1 triggers the full surcharge for the entire year based on income from two years prior.
Qualified Charitable Distributions and pre-RMD Roth conversions are the primary tools retirees use to reduce IRMAA exposure before distributions begin.
Two retirees, same $1 million, same 4% rule, buy one finished with $1.4 million, the other hit $0 in 12 years. Our free reader guide explains the flaw that separated them, and the income-first method built to avoid it.
The standard 2026 Medicare Part B premium is $202.90 a month, up from $185.00 in 2025, and for most beneficiaries, that number is the whole story. For a retiree who took his first Required Minimum Distribution in December and watched it land on top of his other income, the figure that arrived from Social Security was different: $405.80 a month. Same coverage, same doctors, two brackets higher on the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount schedule.
#first #part
4 days ago
On Wednesday, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, alongside quarterback Marcel Reed, safety Marcus Ratcliffe, and linebacker Daymion Sanford, spoke to the local and national media during SEC Media Days, and after suffering what looked like a serious lower-body injury during the Maroon & White Game, Daymion Sanford, who is entering his senior season, has already graduated from his walking boot after undergoing surgery this summer.
On track to potentially return to the field earlier than expected, Sanford stated on Wednesday that he is already running again, while his recovery was "more of a mindset thing" the required plenty of patience without affecting his return timeline, while steadfast support from Mike Elko, and knowing that the Aggie linebacker rotation is in good shape with transfer Ray Coney and rising sophomore Noah Mikhail leading the way before he returns.
"I think it's going to be pretty difficult," Sanford stated. "But it's more of a mindset thing that I've learned throughout this process. You have to celebrate the small wins every day and make yourself feel good. So I've been celebrating the small wins, like being able to walk again, being able to get out of the brace, being able to run, stuff like that."
During the first portion of his Q&A with the local Aggie media, Sanford was asked which defensive player on the roster is under the radar entering the 2026 season, and while a long list of returning players could have been named, Sanford chose Illinois transfer defensive tackle Angelo McCullom, who reportedly hit a new bench press personal record of 470 pounds.
While North Carolina transfer defensive tackle CJ Mims is expected to start at nose tackle, McCullom, who appeared in 12 games at nose tackle last season, recording 19 tackles and 2 sacks, will serve as his primary backup. Per Pro Football Focus, McCullom finished the year with a solid 70.3 run defense grade.
#season
On track to potentially return to the field earlier than expected, Sanford stated on Wednesday that he is already running again, while his recovery was "more of a mindset thing" the required plenty of patience without affecting his return timeline, while steadfast support from Mike Elko, and knowing that the Aggie linebacker rotation is in good shape with transfer Ray Coney and rising sophomore Noah Mikhail leading the way before he returns.
"I think it's going to be pretty difficult," Sanford stated. "But it's more of a mindset thing that I've learned throughout this process. You have to celebrate the small wins every day and make yourself feel good. So I've been celebrating the small wins, like being able to walk again, being able to get out of the brace, being able to run, stuff like that."
During the first portion of his Q&A with the local Aggie media, Sanford was asked which defensive player on the roster is under the radar entering the 2026 season, and while a long list of returning players could have been named, Sanford chose Illinois transfer defensive tackle Angelo McCullom, who reportedly hit a new bench press personal record of 470 pounds.
While North Carolina transfer defensive tackle CJ Mims is expected to start at nose tackle, McCullom, who appeared in 12 games at nose tackle last season, recording 19 tackles and 2 sacks, will serve as his primary backup. Per Pro Football Focus, McCullom finished the year with a solid 70.3 run defense grade.
#season
4 days ago
Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF), an integrated flat-rolled steel and iron ore producer, closed at $10.96, up 15.98%. Quarterly results and upbeat guidance drove the gain; investors are watching second-half earnings and third-quarter adjusted EBITDA.
Trading volume reached 64.1 million shares, coming in about 223% above its three-month average of 19.8 million shares.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 1.21% to 7,408, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) fell 2.15% to 25,138. Among other domestic flat-rolled steel manufacturing names, Nucor (NYSE:NUE) closed at $241.15, up 2.23%, while Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) closed at $240.57, up 0.81%, highlighting firmer trading in domestic steel peers.
Cleveland-Cliffs confirmed today that the domestic steel market is thriving. Revenue improved both sequentially and year over year as steel pricing and demand remain strong.
Cliffs saw free cash flow turn positive with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) jumping from $95 million in Q1 to $286 million in Q2. Management expects it to approximately double to $575 million in the third quarter.
The company isn't alone in seeing strength in the sector. Last week, Steel Dynamics posted strong Q2 profit and record shipments, reinforcing domestic pricing strength. Sector leader Nucor will announce its second-quarter results next week. Investors can likely expect more of the same.
#steel #cliffs #closed #quarter
Trading volume reached 64.1 million shares, coming in about 223% above its three-month average of 19.8 million shares.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 1.21% to 7,408, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) fell 2.15% to 25,138. Among other domestic flat-rolled steel manufacturing names, Nucor (NYSE:NUE) closed at $241.15, up 2.23%, while Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) closed at $240.57, up 0.81%, highlighting firmer trading in domestic steel peers.
Cleveland-Cliffs confirmed today that the domestic steel market is thriving. Revenue improved both sequentially and year over year as steel pricing and demand remain strong.
Cliffs saw free cash flow turn positive with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) jumping from $95 million in Q1 to $286 million in Q2. Management expects it to approximately double to $575 million in the third quarter.
The company isn't alone in seeing strength in the sector. Last week, Steel Dynamics posted strong Q2 profit and record shipments, reinforcing domestic pricing strength. Sector leader Nucor will announce its second-quarter results next week. Investors can likely expect more of the same.
#steel #cliffs #closed #quarter
4 days ago
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Management attributes the Q2 EBITDA tripling to the materialization of three strategic pillars: automotive volume recovery, footprint optimization, and the expiration of uneconomic legacy supply contracts.
Automotive shipments reached a two-year high, allowing finishing lines to return to healthy utilization levels and improving unit cost absorption.
The company credits Section 232 and recent trade enforcement for accelerating domestic manufacturing investment and eliminating 'escape valves' for transshipped steel from Mexico and Canada.
Management **** erts that Cleveland-Cliffs has become the 'supplier of choice' for the U.S. auto sector, claiming market share gains from both domestic integrated competitors and mini-mills.
#management #domestic #NVIDIA #Mexico
Management attributes the Q2 EBITDA tripling to the materialization of three strategic pillars: automotive volume recovery, footprint optimization, and the expiration of uneconomic legacy supply contracts.
Automotive shipments reached a two-year high, allowing finishing lines to return to healthy utilization levels and improving unit cost absorption.
The company credits Section 232 and recent trade enforcement for accelerating domestic manufacturing investment and eliminating 'escape valves' for transshipped steel from Mexico and Canada.
Management **** erts that Cleveland-Cliffs has become the 'supplier of choice' for the U.S. auto sector, claiming market share gains from both domestic integrated competitors and mini-mills.
#management #domestic #NVIDIA #Mexico
4 days ago
Coming out of the All-Star break neck-and-neck with the Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox knew they had to hit the ground running. With two road series on deck against the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, winning each respective series was all that mattered and the White Sox did exactly that.
Thanks to a recent slip in form for the Guardians, the White Sox now hold a slim 1 1/2-game lead in the AL Central. With the Guardians having to face the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds on the road the next six games, the time is now for the White Sox, starting with this first game against the Houston Astros.
Another series win would likely keep their lead in the division before the big, bad New York Yankees come into town. With the Tampa Bay Rays and red-hot Boston Red Sox on deck after that, results are imperative here in this series.
The same goes for the Astros, who may not be benefiting from stealing signs any longer but are certainly taking advantage of an unusually weak AL West division. Although they come into this series with a 50-54 record, they somehow find themselves just two games out of first.
Looking to turn the tide of their poor season, the Astros turn to Spencer Arrighetti to toe the rubber tonight. Arrighetti started out the season as one of the best pitchers in the American League but has since fallen off a cliff. After jumping out to a blistering 7-1 record and an ERA of 1.34 in his first eight starts, Arrighetti has yet to record a single win since. He posted an ERA of nine in the month of June before "settling down" with an ERA of six in three starts so far this month.
#white
Thanks to a recent slip in form for the Guardians, the White Sox now hold a slim 1 1/2-game lead in the AL Central. With the Guardians having to face the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds on the road the next six games, the time is now for the White Sox, starting with this first game against the Houston Astros.
Another series win would likely keep their lead in the division before the big, bad New York Yankees come into town. With the Tampa Bay Rays and red-hot Boston Red Sox on deck after that, results are imperative here in this series.
The same goes for the Astros, who may not be benefiting from stealing signs any longer but are certainly taking advantage of an unusually weak AL West division. Although they come into this series with a 50-54 record, they somehow find themselves just two games out of first.
Looking to turn the tide of their poor season, the Astros turn to Spencer Arrighetti to toe the rubber tonight. Arrighetti started out the season as one of the best pitchers in the American League but has since fallen off a cliff. After jumping out to a blistering 7-1 record and an ERA of 1.34 in his first eight starts, Arrighetti has yet to record a single win since. He posted an ERA of nine in the month of June before "settling down" with an ERA of six in three starts so far this month.
#white
5 days ago
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has argued that Aston Martin's highly anticipated upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix should not be judged solely on its immediate pace, warning that the team will need time to maximise the changes.
Ahead of the final race before Formula 1's summer break, the Silverstone outfit is debuting a massive upgrade package at the Hungaroring. Aston Martin opted against introducing incremental changes, instead choosing to target Hungary to essentially bring a B-spec car.
Speaking on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-Up, Hinchcliffe discussed the pressure on the Adrian Newey-led squad to deliver a result.
"Yes, there's a lot of pressure, certainly. They've made a bold choice. I've never seen anything quite like it in Formula 1 to just sit on the car as is and have everything come in one go," Hinchcliffe explained.
"And there's just going to be so much hope, so much anticipation for this weekend that it all works. Now remember, just because you bolted it onto the car today doesn't mean you've maximised the package today.
#hinchcliffe #formula #much
Ahead of the final race before Formula 1's summer break, the Silverstone outfit is debuting a massive upgrade package at the Hungaroring. Aston Martin opted against introducing incremental changes, instead choosing to target Hungary to essentially bring a B-spec car.
Speaking on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-Up, Hinchcliffe discussed the pressure on the Adrian Newey-led squad to deliver a result.
"Yes, there's a lot of pressure, certainly. They've made a bold choice. I've never seen anything quite like it in Formula 1 to just sit on the car as is and have everything come in one go," Hinchcliffe explained.
"And there's just going to be so much hope, so much anticipation for this weekend that it all works. Now remember, just because you bolted it onto the car today doesn't mean you've maximised the package today.
#hinchcliffe #formula #much
5 days ago
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, quarterback Marcel Reed, linebacker Daymion Sanford, and safety Marcus Ratcliffe spoke to the local and national media during SEC Media Days, previewing the 2026 season at length, especially for those outside the Aggie media sphere who have not paid attention until now.
Entering his second full starting season, Marcel Reed is on track to match his career-high 3,169 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in 2025, while his 12 interceptions were tied for the second most in the SEC; but after adding former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton this offseason, Reed is well equipped to take more shots down the field given Horton's size advantage, especially in the red zone.
However, after offensive coordinator Collin Klein departed to take over as Kansas State's head coach, and instead of hiring outside the program, Mike Elko elevated wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins, who, despite his lack of play-calling experience, served as Klein's Co-OC over the last two seasons, and was former Alabama head coach Nick Saban's long-time WR coach and AHC before making his way to College Station.
On Wednesday, Austin, Texas-based reporter Cory Mose asked Marcel Reed how the transition from Collin Klein to Holmon Wiggins has been just over 40 days before Texas A&M's season-opener vs. Missouri State, citing his strong relationship with new quarterbacks coach Joey Lynch and Wiggins' experience in the program.
"Hasn't been a crazy transition...I'm in the room with coach Wiggins and my quarterbacks coach, coach Lynch a lot this offseason. Just trying to pick their brains a little bit, let them pick mine. So we're on the when it comes to each and every weekend"
#texas #elko
Entering his second full starting season, Marcel Reed is on track to match his career-high 3,169 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in 2025, while his 12 interceptions were tied for the second most in the SEC; but after adding former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton this offseason, Reed is well equipped to take more shots down the field given Horton's size advantage, especially in the red zone.
However, after offensive coordinator Collin Klein departed to take over as Kansas State's head coach, and instead of hiring outside the program, Mike Elko elevated wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins, who, despite his lack of play-calling experience, served as Klein's Co-OC over the last two seasons, and was former Alabama head coach Nick Saban's long-time WR coach and AHC before making his way to College Station.
On Wednesday, Austin, Texas-based reporter Cory Mose asked Marcel Reed how the transition from Collin Klein to Holmon Wiggins has been just over 40 days before Texas A&M's season-opener vs. Missouri State, citing his strong relationship with new quarterbacks coach Joey Lynch and Wiggins' experience in the program.
"Hasn't been a crazy transition...I'm in the room with coach Wiggins and my quarterbacks coach, coach Lynch a lot this offseason. Just trying to pick their brains a little bit, let them pick mine. So we're on the when it comes to each and every weekend"
#texas #elko
5 days ago
On Wednesday, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, linebacker Daymion Sanford, safety Marcus Ratcliffe, and quarterback Marcel Reed spoke to the local and national media during SEC Media Days ahead of the 2026 season, which is now just a mere 43 days away as the Aggies will host Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 5, to kick off the new campaign.
Elko's quote regarding the Aggies' lack of hardware, stating, "I show them our trophy case, and it's empty," when discussing what continues to motivate the roster after making the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history last season, received national attention but was widely misinterpreted, which is never surprising in today's social-media-driven landscape.
After passing for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last season, Marcel Reed, entering his second full starting season, can always rely on Mike Elko to be honest about his need to improve after the Aggies' back-to-back losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the CFP, which included four turnovers.
Against top-35 ranked defenses, Reed threw six touchdowns and eight interceptions, completing just 59% of his passes while throwing 19 touchdowns and four interceptions the rest of the way, which is truly the definition of a "high variance" quarterback with the potential to be much more consistent.
"The narrative around Marcel (Reed) has been pretty fair," Elko said. "At his highs, he can be an elite quarterback… We know if he can play at his best consistently, he has an opportunity to have a really, really high ceiling."
#reed #elko #season #quarterback
Elko's quote regarding the Aggies' lack of hardware, stating, "I show them our trophy case, and it's empty," when discussing what continues to motivate the roster after making the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history last season, received national attention but was widely misinterpreted, which is never surprising in today's social-media-driven landscape.
After passing for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last season, Marcel Reed, entering his second full starting season, can always rely on Mike Elko to be honest about his need to improve after the Aggies' back-to-back losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the CFP, which included four turnovers.
Against top-35 ranked defenses, Reed threw six touchdowns and eight interceptions, completing just 59% of his passes while throwing 19 touchdowns and four interceptions the rest of the way, which is truly the definition of a "high variance" quarterback with the potential to be much more consistent.
"The narrative around Marcel (Reed) has been pretty fair," Elko said. "At his highs, he can be an elite quarterback… We know if he can play at his best consistently, he has an opportunity to have a really, really high ceiling."
#reed #elko #season #quarterback
5 days ago
Norfolk Tides @ Charlotte Knights — Postponed due to weather
The Knights and Tides will make up Thursday's game as a part of a doubleheader on Friday, July 24.
Montgomery Biscuits 6, Birmingham Barons 4
A three-run eighth inning for the Biscuits (46-46) was the difference in this one, as the Barons (35-58) fumbled the lead to drop their second of the series, 6-4. Even though he gave up a home run, lefthander Lucas Gordon put together a decent enough start for Birmingham to win the game, but the bullpen couldn't hold up its end of the bargain. Gordon surrendered three runs on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts, but Pierce George gave up a game-tying double followed by a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth that immediately sent their chances of winning off a cliff.
The Barons outhit Montgomery, 10-6, with 60% of those mashed for extra bases: four doubles and two home runs. B-ham went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left five on base, and the Biscuits were nearly identical on that front except they left four on instead. Anthony DePino (one) and Colby Shelton (two) accounted for three of the four two-baggers and posted two hits apiece. The long ******* , however, were both solo shots, one by Jorge Corona and the other by Adam Fogel.
MVP
Colby Shelton (2B): 2-for-4, RBI, 2 2B
Runners-Up
Caleb Bonemer (SS): 1-for-4, R, 2B, K
Anthony DePino (DH): 2-for-4, RBI, K, 2B
Jorge Corona (1B): 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR
Liam Paddack (LHRP): 1 IP, H, BB, K, PO, Hold
Morris Austin (RHRP): 1 IP, 0 H, BB, K, Hold
#barons #three #knights #birmingham
The Knights and Tides will make up Thursday's game as a part of a doubleheader on Friday, July 24.
Montgomery Biscuits 6, Birmingham Barons 4
A three-run eighth inning for the Biscuits (46-46) was the difference in this one, as the Barons (35-58) fumbled the lead to drop their second of the series, 6-4. Even though he gave up a home run, lefthander Lucas Gordon put together a decent enough start for Birmingham to win the game, but the bullpen couldn't hold up its end of the bargain. Gordon surrendered three runs on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts, but Pierce George gave up a game-tying double followed by a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth that immediately sent their chances of winning off a cliff.
The Barons outhit Montgomery, 10-6, with 60% of those mashed for extra bases: four doubles and two home runs. B-ham went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left five on base, and the Biscuits were nearly identical on that front except they left four on instead. Anthony DePino (one) and Colby Shelton (two) accounted for three of the four two-baggers and posted two hits apiece. The long ******* , however, were both solo shots, one by Jorge Corona and the other by Adam Fogel.
MVP
Colby Shelton (2B): 2-for-4, RBI, 2 2B
Runners-Up
Caleb Bonemer (SS): 1-for-4, R, 2B, K
Anthony DePino (DH): 2-for-4, RBI, K, 2B
Jorge Corona (1B): 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR
Liam Paddack (LHRP): 1 IP, H, BB, K, PO, Hold
Morris Austin (RHRP): 1 IP, 0 H, BB, K, Hold
#barons #three #knights #birmingham
5 days ago
Greg Brown peeled the curtain back a little Thursday on the dynasty he captains.
Brown, the Volcano Vista High School boys basketball coach, attracted a standing-room only crowd of coaches as a featured speaker as the annual summer conference for the New Mexico High School Coaches ******* ociation, the New Mexico Officials ******* ociation, the New Mexico Activities ******* ociation and the New Mexico Athletic Directors ******* ociation got underway at the Crowne Plaza hotel near the Big-I.
As always, a large number of the state's head coaches, in every sport, have convened for the multi-day conference.
Brown, who has led the Hawks to five straight Class 5A state ******* les and six overall, offered an hour-long, detailed glimpse into the particulars of how Volcano Vista's program functions throughout a calendar year. Among the big crowd jammed into this room Thursday was even retired Cliff Hall of Fame coach Pete Shock.
"That guy wins because he's prepared to win," Albuquerque High boys coach Leroy Barela said. "He takes the talent that walks through the door and prepares them."
#school
Brown, the Volcano Vista High School boys basketball coach, attracted a standing-room only crowd of coaches as a featured speaker as the annual summer conference for the New Mexico High School Coaches ******* ociation, the New Mexico Officials ******* ociation, the New Mexico Activities ******* ociation and the New Mexico Athletic Directors ******* ociation got underway at the Crowne Plaza hotel near the Big-I.
As always, a large number of the state's head coaches, in every sport, have convened for the multi-day conference.
Brown, who has led the Hawks to five straight Class 5A state ******* les and six overall, offered an hour-long, detailed glimpse into the particulars of how Volcano Vista's program functions throughout a calendar year. Among the big crowd jammed into this room Thursday was even retired Cliff Hall of Fame coach Pete Shock.
"That guy wins because he's prepared to win," Albuquerque High boys coach Leroy Barela said. "He takes the talent that walks through the door and prepares them."
#school
5 days ago
Texas Tech announces landmark football stadium naming rights partnership with Galaxy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A new era has arrived in Lubbock, as the home of Texas Tech football officially has a new name.
On Friday, Texas Tech Athletics announced a new naming rights agreement for its football stadium, which will now be known as Galaxy Stadium as part of a long-term partnership with Galaxy.
Although financial terms were not disclosed in the official announcement, Sports Business Journal reported the deal is worth around $75 million. The ****** ociated Press reported that the partnership "will also include NIL opportunities for Texas Tech student-athletes."
The change marks the first time in the venue's 78-year history that it will not carry the Jones name. The stadium was known as Clifford B. & Audrey Jones Stadium from its opening in 1947 until 2000, when it became Jones SBC Stadium before being renamed Jones AT&T Stadium in 2006. The stadium was named in honor of former Texas Tech president Clifford B. Jones and his wife, Audrey, whose joint donation helped fund its construction.
#stadium #texas
A new era has arrived in Lubbock, as the home of Texas Tech football officially has a new name.
On Friday, Texas Tech Athletics announced a new naming rights agreement for its football stadium, which will now be known as Galaxy Stadium as part of a long-term partnership with Galaxy.
Although financial terms were not disclosed in the official announcement, Sports Business Journal reported the deal is worth around $75 million. The ****** ociated Press reported that the partnership "will also include NIL opportunities for Texas Tech student-athletes."
The change marks the first time in the venue's 78-year history that it will not carry the Jones name. The stadium was known as Clifford B. & Audrey Jones Stadium from its opening in 1947 until 2000, when it became Jones SBC Stadium before being renamed Jones AT&T Stadium in 2006. The stadium was named in honor of former Texas Tech president Clifford B. Jones and his wife, Audrey, whose joint donation helped fund its construction.
#stadium #texas
6 days ago
Texas A&M's appearance at SEC Media Days has come and gone, as third-year coach Mike Elko, alongside quarterback Marcel Reed, linebacker Daymion Sanford, and safety Marcus Ratcliffe, spoke to the media at length, covering nearly every topic imaginable related to the upcoming 2026 season's goals, while Sanford, who suffered a lower-body injury this spring, stated that he could return "soon."
While much of the focus geared towards Marcel Reed's goals of taking the "next step" in his development after his career year under center, the redshirt junior signal caller will be working with new offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins, who, despite his lack of play-calling experience, received an overwhelming vote of confidence from Mike Elko, who decided against an outside hire after Collin Klein departed to take over as Kansas State's head coach after two seasons.
Before taking over as Texas A&M's wide receivers coach ahead of the 2024 season, Wiggins served as former Alabama coach Nick Saban's WR coach and ******* istant head coach, while developing Heisman-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the 2020 season and, most importantly, serving as Klein's Co-OC during the last two seasons.
On Wednesday, during Elko's Q&A portion of the event, the New Jersey native stayed true to his decision in elevating Wiggins, remaining highly confident that, with Marcel Reed back under center, paired with an elite wide receiver room and an equally talented running back rotation, Wiggins' transition should be much smoother than many expect.
"We ran a national search and talked to a lot of guys. One of the mistakes we make is that we ******* ume new is always better," Elko said. "He has a lot of experience at Texas A&M and in this conference. … I have a ton of confidence in who he is as a football coach."
#marcel #wide
While much of the focus geared towards Marcel Reed's goals of taking the "next step" in his development after his career year under center, the redshirt junior signal caller will be working with new offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins, who, despite his lack of play-calling experience, received an overwhelming vote of confidence from Mike Elko, who decided against an outside hire after Collin Klein departed to take over as Kansas State's head coach after two seasons.
Before taking over as Texas A&M's wide receivers coach ahead of the 2024 season, Wiggins served as former Alabama coach Nick Saban's WR coach and ******* istant head coach, while developing Heisman-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the 2020 season and, most importantly, serving as Klein's Co-OC during the last two seasons.
On Wednesday, during Elko's Q&A portion of the event, the New Jersey native stayed true to his decision in elevating Wiggins, remaining highly confident that, with Marcel Reed back under center, paired with an elite wide receiver room and an equally talented running back rotation, Wiggins' transition should be much smoother than many expect.
"We ran a national search and talked to a lot of guys. One of the mistakes we make is that we ******* ume new is always better," Elko said. "He has a lot of experience at Texas A&M and in this conference. … I have a ton of confidence in who he is as a football coach."
#marcel #wide
6 days ago
Among the three Texas A&M players who accompanied third-year coach Mike Elko to SEC Media Days this week, senior linebacker Daymion Sanford spoke at length about his recovery after suffering a lower-body injury during the Maroon & White Game that required surgery over three months ago.
Alongside redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed and senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe, Sanford was not wearing a walking boot or any exterior protection, which, on the surface, looked like a great sign that the star defender has made significant progress and could return to the lineup earlier than previously expected.
However, when asked about a potential return date, Mike Elko remains unsure, while Sanford sounded much more optimistic, telling On3's Carter Karels that Texas A&M's training staff and doctors have aided in speeding up his recovery, which could result in returning to the field before the second half of the 2026 season.
"It's been going along good," he told Karels. "I've been working with the training staff; we've got the best training staff and doctors in the country, and they've been doing a lot with me. So I've been doing pretty good."
Last season, Sanford exploded on the scene after senior linebacker Scooby Williams dealt with injury issues, ranking fourth on the team in tackles with 57, paired with 3.5 sacks, an interception, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. A 2026 team captain, the Katy (TX) native is widely considered one of the best and most important players on the roster, while his mental toughness has been vital in getting through this latest hurdle.
#texas #i 've
Alongside redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed and senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe, Sanford was not wearing a walking boot or any exterior protection, which, on the surface, looked like a great sign that the star defender has made significant progress and could return to the lineup earlier than previously expected.
However, when asked about a potential return date, Mike Elko remains unsure, while Sanford sounded much more optimistic, telling On3's Carter Karels that Texas A&M's training staff and doctors have aided in speeding up his recovery, which could result in returning to the field before the second half of the 2026 season.
"It's been going along good," he told Karels. "I've been working with the training staff; we've got the best training staff and doctors in the country, and they've been doing a lot with me. So I've been doing pretty good."
Last season, Sanford exploded on the scene after senior linebacker Scooby Williams dealt with injury issues, ranking fourth on the team in tackles with 57, paired with 3.5 sacks, an interception, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. A 2026 team captain, the Katy (TX) native is widely considered one of the best and most important players on the roster, while his mental toughness has been vital in getting through this latest hurdle.
#texas #i 've
6 days ago
Cliff Cornell
July 21, 2026, 3:51 pm EDT
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6 days ago
Renewable energy developer Avantus said its Aratina 1 solar-plus-storage project has entered commercial operation in California. The 200-MW/500-MWh installation in Kern County has long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), a pair of community choice aggregators.Avantus on July 20 said the company will have a controlling stake in Aratina 1 and will operate the facility. The company said the project is among several **** ets it will oversee as it expands from a clean energy developer to an independent power producer (IPP)."Aratina 1 coming online marks a major milestone for Avantus as an independent power producer, providing reliable clean power to California communities for decades to come," said Cliff Graham, CEO of Avantus. "I'm incredibly proud of what Team Avantus built here. Their expertise across development, construction, financing and operations, and the trust our financing and CCA partners have placed in us, are the foundation we're building our long-term IPP model on.""The Aratina project is a powerful example of how community choice energy turns climate goals into real projects on the ground," said Robert Shaw, CEO of 3CE. "Our long-term commitment to 120 MW from this facility will deliver clean, affordable power to our customers while supporting California's transition away from fossil fuels. We're grateful to partner with Avantus on a project that strengthens grid reliability and invests in the Central Coast's clean energy future."
Avantus said a consortium of lenders, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Truist Securities, ING Capital, and Mizuho, provided financing of more than $500 million for Aratina 1. The project also secured a $300-million tax equity commitment from Truist Bank. Officials said the project created about 500 jobs at peak construction."The clean power generated from the Aratina project gets us one step closer to our climate goals. New projects like this are critical in increasing statewide clean capacity and reliability as we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and move towards an all-electric future," said Monica Padilla, CEO of SVCE.Avantus on Monday said that Aratina 2, the second phase of the Aratina Solar Center, located adjacent to Aratina 1, is currently under construction. Aratina 2 recently closed more than $525 million in financing and is targeting commercial operation before year-end. The Aratina Solar Center when complete will represent a combined 350 MW of solar and 952 MWh of energy storage.Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The company is backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG. The company earlier this year closed a financing package of more than $300 million for a project in Arizona.Avantus and Clean Power Alliance, another community choice aggregator, earlier in July announced a 20-year PPA for the Rexford 2 solar-plus-s
Avantus said a consortium of lenders, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Truist Securities, ING Capital, and Mizuho, provided financing of more than $500 million for Aratina 1. The project also secured a $300-million tax equity commitment from Truist Bank. Officials said the project created about 500 jobs at peak construction."The clean power generated from the Aratina project gets us one step closer to our climate goals. New projects like this are critical in increasing statewide clean capacity and reliability as we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and move towards an all-electric future," said Monica Padilla, CEO of SVCE.Avantus on Monday said that Aratina 2, the second phase of the Aratina Solar Center, located adjacent to Aratina 1, is currently under construction. Aratina 2 recently closed more than $525 million in financing and is targeting commercial operation before year-end. The Aratina Solar Center when complete will represent a combined 350 MW of solar and 952 MWh of energy storage.Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The company is backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG. The company earlier this year closed a financing package of more than $300 million for a project in Arizona.Avantus and Clean Power Alliance, another community choice aggregator, earlier in July announced a 20-year PPA for the Rexford 2 solar-plus-s
6 days ago
One of college football's most legendary head coaches gave much praise to Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and his quarterback Marcel Reed in an interview with ESPN from the 2026 SEC Media Days.
Former Alabama head coach and current college football ******* yst Nick Saban said he really likes what the Aggies bring to the table this season, including the return of Reed as the signal-caller. Texas A&M achieved its first 11-0 start since 1992 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in Elko's second season at the helm, paving the way for a higher ceiling and much higher expectations.
According to Saban, Reed's a really good passer who has continued to get better each year. With a slew of talented and electric targets surrounding him, this could be the Nashville, Tennessee, native's chance to take his game to the next level.
It is undeniable that Saban is a believer in what Elko has built in College Station, after being ranked second in program history for best record through the first two seasons (19-7), just behind former Aggie head coach Kevin Sumlin. Texas A&M also tied a school record with 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Despite the loss of production, the Aggies hauled in the No. 4 transfer portal class, No. 7 recruiting class and retained guys like Reed, safety Marcus Ratcliffe and linebacker Daymion Sanford, all of which represented the Maroon and White at SEC Media Days on Wednesday.
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Former Alabama head coach and current college football ******* yst Nick Saban said he really likes what the Aggies bring to the table this season, including the return of Reed as the signal-caller. Texas A&M achieved its first 11-0 start since 1992 and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in Elko's second season at the helm, paving the way for a higher ceiling and much higher expectations.
According to Saban, Reed's a really good passer who has continued to get better each year. With a slew of talented and electric targets surrounding him, this could be the Nashville, Tennessee, native's chance to take his game to the next level.
It is undeniable that Saban is a believer in what Elko has built in College Station, after being ranked second in program history for best record through the first two seasons (19-7), just behind former Aggie head coach Kevin Sumlin. Texas A&M also tied a school record with 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Despite the loss of production, the Aggies hauled in the No. 4 transfer portal class, No. 7 recruiting class and retained guys like Reed, safety Marcus Ratcliffe and linebacker Daymion Sanford, all of which represented the Maroon and White at SEC Media Days on Wednesday.
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6 days ago
Medicare sets premiums using your MAGI from two years prior, so a $350,000 pension lump sum can spike Part B costs from $203 to $649 monthly.
IRMAA surcharges act as cliffs, where crossing a threshold by just $1 triggers the full penalty and costs Frank roughly $6,400 in a single year.
A trustee-to-trustee IRA rollover keeps a pension buyout out of MAGI entirely, spreading taxable income over years to stay below IRMAA thresholds.
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He retired at 65 from a machine parts company that offered him a choice: a monthly pension check for life, or a one-time cash buyout of roughly $350,000. He took the lump sum. It felt safer to control the money himself, and the company had been shaky for years. He rolled some into an IRA, kept a chunk in a taxable brokerage account for a kitchen remodel, and started Social Security at 66.
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IRMAA surcharges act as cliffs, where crossing a threshold by just $1 triggers the full penalty and costs Frank roughly $6,400 in a single year.
A trustee-to-trustee IRA rollover keeps a pension buyout out of MAGI entirely, spreading taxable income over years to stay below IRMAA thresholds.
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He retired at 65 from a machine parts company that offered him a choice: a monthly pension check for life, or a one-time cash buyout of roughly $350,000. He took the lump sum. It felt safer to control the money himself, and the company had been shaky for years. He rolled some into an IRA, kept a chunk in a taxable brokerage account for a kitchen remodel, and started Social Security at 66.
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6 days ago
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Novartis said second-quarter sales inched upward, beating **** yst expectations for a decline as demand for newer products helped offset generic competition for its former top-selling heart medication Entresto.
At constant exchange rates, net sales increased 1% to $14.4 billion, Novartis said Tuesday. That beat the consensus estimate of about $13.7 billion, Jefferies **** yst Michael Leuchten wrote in a note to clients. Core operating income reached $5.94 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $5.31 billion. Leuchten had expected core operating income of $5.16 billion on sales of $13.8 billion.
The Swiss drugmaker highlighted increases of more than 30% for "priority brands" including Kisqali, Kesimpta, Scemblix, Pluvicto and Leqvio. Revenue from Entresto plunged by half to $1.18 billion in the period, moving the drug down to fourth place on the list of Novartis' most lucrative products.
Already buffeted by Entresto losses in the U.S., Novartis is looking ahead to one of the most daunting patent cliffs in the pharmaceutical industry over the next five years, affecting all four of its top-selling medicines in the second quarter. Entresto is set to lose exclusivity in Europe in 2028. After that, U.S. patent expirations follow for its biggest moneymaker, Cosentyx, in 2029 and both Kesimpta and Kisqali in 2031.
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Novartis said second-quarter sales inched upward, beating **** yst expectations for a decline as demand for newer products helped offset generic competition for its former top-selling heart medication Entresto.
At constant exchange rates, net sales increased 1% to $14.4 billion, Novartis said Tuesday. That beat the consensus estimate of about $13.7 billion, Jefferies **** yst Michael Leuchten wrote in a note to clients. Core operating income reached $5.94 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $5.31 billion. Leuchten had expected core operating income of $5.16 billion on sales of $13.8 billion.
The Swiss drugmaker highlighted increases of more than 30% for "priority brands" including Kisqali, Kesimpta, Scemblix, Pluvicto and Leqvio. Revenue from Entresto plunged by half to $1.18 billion in the period, moving the drug down to fourth place on the list of Novartis' most lucrative products.
Already buffeted by Entresto losses in the U.S., Novartis is looking ahead to one of the most daunting patent cliffs in the pharmaceutical industry over the next five years, affecting all four of its top-selling medicines in the second quarter. Entresto is set to lose exclusivity in Europe in 2028. After that, U.S. patent expirations follow for its biggest moneymaker, Cosentyx, in 2029 and both Kesimpta and Kisqali in 2031.
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6 days ago
There's been no shortage of news from SEC media days. Things continue with Texas A&M football's representatives taking the stand Wednesday to answer questions.
Aggies linebacker Daymion Sanford, safety Marcus Ratcliffe and quarterback Marcel Reed join head coach Mike Elko in Tampa Bay, Fla. A&M has improved every year under Elko, winning 11 games and making the College Football Playoff in 2025.
Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss representatives will also be available. Although the Crimson Tide is not the perennial powerhouse it was under Nick Saban, head coach Kalen DeBoer returns a talented roster led by wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. The Gators and Rebels are both under new leadership, with the former headed by Jon Sumrall and the latter by Pete Golding.
Here are live updates from SEC media days.
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Aggies linebacker Daymion Sanford, safety Marcus Ratcliffe and quarterback Marcel Reed join head coach Mike Elko in Tampa Bay, Fla. A&M has improved every year under Elko, winning 11 games and making the College Football Playoff in 2025.
Alabama, Florida and Ole Miss representatives will also be available. Although the Crimson Tide is not the perennial powerhouse it was under Nick Saban, head coach Kalen DeBoer returns a talented roster led by wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. The Gators and Rebels are both under new leadership, with the former headed by Jon Sumrall and the latter by Pete Golding.
Here are live updates from SEC media days.
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8 days ago
Just when we thought things were going in a good direction, tensions in the Middle East escalated again. If things worsen, it may eventually impact broader equities. Even if that doesn't happen, it's always useful for investors to buy shares in solid, dividend-paying corporations that can perform relatively well -- and continue raising their payouts -- regardless of economic conditions.
Let's consider two excellent stocks that fit the bill: AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Both are Dividend Kings, or companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. Here's why they are among my favorite stocks in this elite group to buy right now.
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 »
AbbVie, a pharmaceutical leader, boasts a deep portfolio of medicines across several therapeutic areas. The company is best-known for its work in immunology, with its two growth pillars, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, performing even better than management had anticipated. They should maintain sales growth for a while, and by the time they run into patent cliffs, the drugmaker will almost certainly have found new growth drivers. AbbVie is developing promising products, including an investigational weight-loss medicine, ABBV-295, that performed well in early stage studies.
The anti-obesity market is growing rapidly, and AbbVie's candidate could prove a highly differentiated **** et, as it can be administered monthly (the current leaders are taken weekly).
Let's consider two excellent stocks that fit the bill: AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Both are Dividend Kings, or companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. Here's why they are among my favorite stocks in this elite group to buy right now.
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 »
AbbVie, a pharmaceutical leader, boasts a deep portfolio of medicines across several therapeutic areas. The company is best-known for its work in immunology, with its two growth pillars, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, performing even better than management had anticipated. They should maintain sales growth for a while, and by the time they run into patent cliffs, the drugmaker will almost certainly have found new growth drivers. AbbVie is developing promising products, including an investigational weight-loss medicine, ABBV-295, that performed well in early stage studies.
The anti-obesity market is growing rapidly, and AbbVie's candidate could prove a highly differentiated **** et, as it can be administered monthly (the current leaders are taken weekly).
9 days ago
Converting $600,000 in $75,000 annual Roth IRA slices locks in sub-22% tax rates before RMDs stack with Social Security at 73.
Spreading conversions below the $218,000 IRMAA threshold avoids Medicare surcharges reaching $6,900 per person, since any overage triggers the full cliff penalty.
Delaying Social Security to 70 adds 8% yearly to the benefit while keeping taxable income low, maximizing Roth conversion headroom during the window.
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A 63-year-old couple with $1.5 million in a traditional 401(k) and no earned income has just entered the most valuable tax planning window of their lives. From now until age 73, when required minimum distributions begin, they get to decide exactly how much taxable income to show each year. Most people fill that window with a few small IRA withdrawals and a delayed Social Security claim. That decision costs tens of thousands of dollars in avoidable taxes.
Spreading conversions below the $218,000 IRMAA threshold avoids Medicare surcharges reaching $6,900 per person, since any overage triggers the full cliff penalty.
Delaying Social Security to 70 adds 8% yearly to the benefit while keeping taxable income low, maximizing Roth conversion headroom during the window.
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A 63-year-old couple with $1.5 million in a traditional 401(k) and no earned income has just entered the most valuable tax planning window of their lives. From now until age 73, when required minimum distributions begin, they get to decide exactly how much taxable income to show each year. Most people fill that window with a few small IRA withdrawals and a delayed Social Security claim. That decision costs tens of thousands of dollars in avoidable taxes.
9 days ago
Just when we thought things were going in a good direction, tensions in the Middle East escalated again. If things worsen, it may eventually impact broader equities. Even if that doesn't happen, it's always useful for investors to buy shares in solid, dividend-paying corporations that can perform relatively well -- and continue raising their payouts -- regardless of economic conditions.
Let's consider two excellent stocks that fit the bill: AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Both are Dividend Kings, or companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. Here's why they are among my favorite stocks in this elite group to buy right now.
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 »
AbbVie, a pharmaceutical leader, boasts a deep portfolio of medicines across several therapeutic areas. The company is best-known for its work in immunology, with its two growth pillars, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, performing even better than management had anticipated. They should maintain sales growth for a while, and by the time they run into patent cliffs, the drugmaker will almost certainly have found new growth drivers. AbbVie is developing promising products, including an investigational weight-loss medicine, ABBV-295, that performed well in early stage studies.
The anti-obesity market is growing rapidly, and AbbVie's candidate could prove a highly differentiated ***** et, as it can be administered monthly (the current leaders are taken weekly).
Let's consider two excellent stocks that fit the bill: AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Both are Dividend Kings, or companies with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend increases. Here's why they are among my favorite stocks in this elite group to buy right now.
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 »
AbbVie, a pharmaceutical leader, boasts a deep portfolio of medicines across several therapeutic areas. The company is best-known for its work in immunology, with its two growth pillars, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, performing even better than management had anticipated. They should maintain sales growth for a while, and by the time they run into patent cliffs, the drugmaker will almost certainly have found new growth drivers. AbbVie is developing promising products, including an investigational weight-loss medicine, ABBV-295, that performed well in early stage studies.
The anti-obesity market is growing rapidly, and AbbVie's candidate could prove a highly differentiated ***** et, as it can be administered monthly (the current leaders are taken weekly).
12 days ago
A former California reserve deputy sheriff has been identified as the person who died after a pleasure boat carrying members of an extended family capsized in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island.
Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, of Sutter County, died after the three-level recreational vessel sank Tuesday afternoon with 20 people aboard, authorities said. The Sutter County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Boisa served as a reserve deputy sheriff beginning in 1987.
Three passengers remained missing Wednesday after 16 others were rescued, including three people who were taken to local hospitals.
The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday it planned to suspend its search for the three missing passengers at sunset after crews spent roughly 23 hours searching more than 950 nautical square miles of San Francisco Bay.
"We have completely saturated the search area," Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Commander Capt. Jarod Tosczko said during a Wednesday news conference, thanking Good Samaritans who helped rescue people from the water.
Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, of Sutter County, died after the three-level recreational vessel sank Tuesday afternoon with 20 people aboard, authorities said. The Sutter County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Boisa served as a reserve deputy sheriff beginning in 1987.
Three passengers remained missing Wednesday after 16 others were rescued, including three people who were taken to local hospitals.
The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday it planned to suspend its search for the three missing passengers at sunset after crews spent roughly 23 hours searching more than 950 nautical square miles of San Francisco Bay.
"We have completely saturated the search area," Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Commander Capt. Jarod Tosczko said during a Wednesday news conference, thanking Good Samaritans who helped rescue people from the water.
14 days ago
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is still leading the championship race, but things have gotten tight after two straight races with car troubles and the surge of George Russell.
George Russell has capitalized by cutting down his deficit, gaining a total of 41 points over the last two races.
He is now within 25 points of Antonelli, who will certainly have pressure to deliver a clean weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Reliability and car issues have become a big talking point about the Mercedes engine, given Antonelli’s two pointless races, though Russell has also grown in confidence with the car.
F1 experts Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe debated if it is the car underneath Antonelli or Russell that is the bigger threat to the Italian’s ****** le contention.
George Russell has capitalized by cutting down his deficit, gaining a total of 41 points over the last two races.
He is now within 25 points of Antonelli, who will certainly have pressure to deliver a clean weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Reliability and car issues have become a big talking point about the Mercedes engine, given Antonelli’s two pointless races, though Russell has also grown in confidence with the car.
F1 experts Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe debated if it is the car underneath Antonelli or Russell that is the bigger threat to the Italian’s ****** le contention.
15 days ago
The Brooklyn Nets (1-1) still have a couple of games left to play to see if they can make it to the round of teams that will be competing for the Las Vegas Summer League championship. Brooklyn has also been interested in the development of Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. and with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings (1-1) on Tuesday, Demin and Brown will be put to the test.
The Nets come into this game following a 83-76 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in which Brooklyn and Atlanta were going back and forth until the Hawks ran away with the game in the fourth quarter. Center Chaney Johnson had 20 points and 10 rebounds while forward Danny Wolf had 20 points and five rebounds to keep Brooklyn in the game.
The Kings enter this matchup after a 104-85 loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday that saw Sacramento fall behind in the second quarter 36-17 and never recovered from that run. Center Maxime Raynaud had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the team in scoring and rebounding while guard Nique Clifford had 17 points and four ***** ists as well.
Here's what you need to know to get ready for the Nets' matchup against the Kings on Tuesday:
Date: Tuesday, July 14
The Nets come into this game following a 83-76 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in which Brooklyn and Atlanta were going back and forth until the Hawks ran away with the game in the fourth quarter. Center Chaney Johnson had 20 points and 10 rebounds while forward Danny Wolf had 20 points and five rebounds to keep Brooklyn in the game.
The Kings enter this matchup after a 104-85 loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday that saw Sacramento fall behind in the second quarter 36-17 and never recovered from that run. Center Maxime Raynaud had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the team in scoring and rebounding while guard Nique Clifford had 17 points and four ***** ists as well.
Here's what you need to know to get ready for the Nets' matchup against the Kings on Tuesday:
Date: Tuesday, July 14
15 days ago
President Donald Trump on Monday sharply reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by his Democratic predecessors on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans.
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah have ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and scenic canyons, as well as coal and uranium deposits that state officials want made available for development.
Trump, a Republican, issued proclamations under the Antiquities Act to reduce their size by about 90% each. He took similar actions during his first term, but those were reversed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat.
The latest move comes as Trump and other Republicans have drastically reshaped the management of vast taxpayer-owned lands concentrated in Western states. Trump administration officials and congressional Republicans have sought to expand drilling, mining and logging on public lands, while removing protections for imperiled species and rolling back rules for conservation.
"They took the land from the people quite honestly," Trump said at a signing event at the White House Monday. "We're giving it back."
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah have ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and scenic canyons, as well as coal and uranium deposits that state officials want made available for development.
Trump, a Republican, issued proclamations under the Antiquities Act to reduce their size by about 90% each. He took similar actions during his first term, but those were reversed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat.
The latest move comes as Trump and other Republicans have drastically reshaped the management of vast taxpayer-owned lands concentrated in Western states. Trump administration officials and congressional Republicans have sought to expand drilling, mining and logging on public lands, while removing protections for imperiled species and rolling back rules for conservation.
"They took the land from the people quite honestly," Trump said at a signing event at the White House Monday. "We're giving it back."
16 days ago
Editor's note: Cheryl Smith attributes all reporting in this series to exhaustive research on newspapers.com, archives.com, fold3.com; Indian River County records; historical societies, museums and Facebook groups in Sebastian, St. Lucie County and Wisconsin; Green Bay Packers team historian Cliff Christl; Sebastian resident Judith Swingle; and Vero Beach attorney Eugene J. O'Neill's book, "Raising the Bar: In and Before Indian River County — A History." Contact her at cheryl.smithtcpalm.com if you have any photos, records or information that corrects or adds to this account.
Samuel Richard Powers Sr. was the first tackle and guard on the inaugural Green Bay Packers football team, playing alongside founder Capt. Earl "Curly" Lambeau for three seasons, from 1919-21.
"Sammy" — a 5-foot-10, 130-pound, blue-eyed, blond-haired Irish scrapper — launched his football career playing for the Marinette (Wisconsin) High School Marines from 1916-18, which were his freshman through junior years.
With WWI disrupting life in 1918, he took over coaching midseason, then quit high school before his 1919 senior year.
Sammy Powers: First 1919 Green Bay Packers tackle married Earl's Hideaway owner Grace Martin
Samuel Richard Powers Sr. was the first tackle and guard on the inaugural Green Bay Packers football team, playing alongside founder Capt. Earl "Curly" Lambeau for three seasons, from 1919-21.
"Sammy" — a 5-foot-10, 130-pound, blue-eyed, blond-haired Irish scrapper — launched his football career playing for the Marinette (Wisconsin) High School Marines from 1916-18, which were his freshman through junior years.
With WWI disrupting life in 1918, he took over coaching midseason, then quit high school before his 1919 senior year.
Sammy Powers: First 1919 Green Bay Packers tackle married Earl's Hideaway owner Grace Martin
16 days ago
Norway forward Alexander Sørloth has been the subject of online abuse after the team's World Cup quarter-final exit against England at the World Cuo.
Sørloth's partner, Lena Selnes, posted some of of the abusive comments that reached them after Saturday's match in Miami on her Instagram account.
One read "Please commit suicide, you idiot," another "tell your man that he should leave Norway and jump off a cliff" and a third one "I will kill him."
It is believed that the abusive posts are in relation to Atlético Madrid's Sørloth missing a good opportunity when Norway were leading 1-0, and having not passed to the better positioned Erling Haaland.
"The World Cup and football bring joy, but also a lot of hatred. I don’t really want to give this much attention, but I have to after reading these comments,” Selnes said.
Sørloth's partner, Lena Selnes, posted some of of the abusive comments that reached them after Saturday's match in Miami on her Instagram account.
One read "Please commit suicide, you idiot," another "tell your man that he should leave Norway and jump off a cliff" and a third one "I will kill him."
It is believed that the abusive posts are in relation to Atlético Madrid's Sørloth missing a good opportunity when Norway were leading 1-0, and having not passed to the better positioned Erling Haaland.
"The World Cup and football bring joy, but also a lot of hatred. I don’t really want to give this much attention, but I have to after reading these comments,” Selnes said.
16 days ago
Today in Boston Celtics history, Frank Vernon Ramsey Jr. was born in Corydon, Kentucky, in 1931. As a young athlete, Ramsey took part in a number of sports at the collegiate level, but excelled in basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA ranks. The Corydon native played baseball as well as basketball under famed Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, and later helped his Wildcats roster win an NCAA ***** le in 1951 over the Kansas State Wildcats. Kentucky then got the so-called “death penalty” due to a point-shaving scandal that rocked the school and the sport and dominated the news cycle. (Ramsey and Lou Tsioropoulos were not among those accused.)
That point-shaving scandal rocked the game to its core, and ended the senior season for the Kentuckian and one of his future teammates on the Celtics as well, Tsioropoulos, as well as Cliff Hagan, another future NBAer. The trio graduated in 1953 and were all drafted by Boston (Hagan would later be dealt to another team), Ramsey going fifth overall. With a year of eligibility left, the trio then returned to Kentucky despite having been drafted by Boston (Hagan never played for the Celtics, his rights dealt for Bill Russell), winning all 25 of their regular-season games and finishing the campaign ranked No. 1 nationally.
The Wildcats declined their NCAA invite, however — rules in that era forbade graduate students from playing in the tourney.
Ramsey’s career with Boston was interrupted by military service after his rookie campaign of 1954-55, but he won his — and the Celtics’ — first ***** le in 1957. He won six more consecutively beginning the season after the next spanning 1959-64 in what he would help pioneer as a role in the NBA — a sixth man — and garnered a Hall of Fame nod some years after retiring from the sport as a player in 1981. Ramsey tried his hand at head coaching briefly in the NBA’s chief rival league at that time, the American Basketball ***** ociation (ABA — it merged with the NBA in 1978).
At the helm of his hometown Kentucky Colonels, Ramsey’s squad would make it to the ABA Finals, where the Colonels would fall to the Utah Stars, coached by Ramsey’s former teammate Bill Sharman. The Celtics star passed away at the age of 86 at home after a post-basketball career as a bank president -- rest in peace.
That point-shaving scandal rocked the game to its core, and ended the senior season for the Kentuckian and one of his future teammates on the Celtics as well, Tsioropoulos, as well as Cliff Hagan, another future NBAer. The trio graduated in 1953 and were all drafted by Boston (Hagan would later be dealt to another team), Ramsey going fifth overall. With a year of eligibility left, the trio then returned to Kentucky despite having been drafted by Boston (Hagan never played for the Celtics, his rights dealt for Bill Russell), winning all 25 of their regular-season games and finishing the campaign ranked No. 1 nationally.
The Wildcats declined their NCAA invite, however — rules in that era forbade graduate students from playing in the tourney.
Ramsey’s career with Boston was interrupted by military service after his rookie campaign of 1954-55, but he won his — and the Celtics’ — first ***** le in 1957. He won six more consecutively beginning the season after the next spanning 1959-64 in what he would help pioneer as a role in the NBA — a sixth man — and garnered a Hall of Fame nod some years after retiring from the sport as a player in 1981. Ramsey tried his hand at head coaching briefly in the NBA’s chief rival league at that time, the American Basketball ***** ociation (ABA — it merged with the NBA in 1978).
At the helm of his hometown Kentucky Colonels, Ramsey’s squad would make it to the ABA Finals, where the Colonels would fall to the Utah Stars, coached by Ramsey’s former teammate Bill Sharman. The Celtics star passed away at the age of 86 at home after a post-basketball career as a bank president -- rest in peace.
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Chase Elliott is adding another race to his schedule this season, as the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion has been announced as the driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro. The entry will carry HendrickCars.com sponsorship as Elliott returns to Truck Series competition for the first time since his substitute appearance at Daytona in February of 2023.
Elliott has made 18 appearances across seven seasons in the Truck Series, and built quite the resume. Chase Elliott would score 3 wins, 11 top-five finishes, and 12 top-ten finishes. Along with those amazing finishes he also has led 210 laps and got 2 pole positions.
Chase will be driving for a team that isn't shy from Victory Lane in the Truck Series, while also running the CARS Tour for JR Motorsports on Friday night, in lieu of Kyle Busch. Spire Motorsports has totaled 213 starts, 7 pole positions, and 12 victories in just over four years since the beginning of their team in 2022.
Spire Motorsports has had a lot of great drivers wheel their cars in the truck series this season, and Chase Elliott will be another named added to list.
Drivers who have raced for Spire in the Craftsman Truck Series this season:
Kyle Busch
Carson Hocevar
Connor Zilisch
Michael McDowell
Jesse Love
Sammy Smith
Parker Kligerman
Justin Marks
James Hinchcliffe
Connor Mosack
Chase Elliott will take control of the No. 7 truck on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at North Wilkesboro in hopes of capturing another win in the Truck Series, and he will race for a team that puts him in great position to do so.
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Elliott has made 18 appearances across seven seasons in the Truck Series, and built quite the resume. Chase Elliott would score 3 wins, 11 top-five finishes, and 12 top-ten finishes. Along with those amazing finishes he also has led 210 laps and got 2 pole positions.
Chase will be driving for a team that isn't shy from Victory Lane in the Truck Series, while also running the CARS Tour for JR Motorsports on Friday night, in lieu of Kyle Busch. Spire Motorsports has totaled 213 starts, 7 pole positions, and 12 victories in just over four years since the beginning of their team in 2022.
Spire Motorsports has had a lot of great drivers wheel their cars in the truck series this season, and Chase Elliott will be another named added to list.
Drivers who have raced for Spire in the Craftsman Truck Series this season:
Kyle Busch
Carson Hocevar
Connor Zilisch
Michael McDowell
Jesse Love
Sammy Smith
Parker Kligerman
Justin Marks
James Hinchcliffe
Connor Mosack
Chase Elliott will take control of the No. 7 truck on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at North Wilkesboro in hopes of capturing another win in the Truck Series, and he will race for a team that puts him in great position to do so.
Check out the latest articles from EasySportz
Check out the latest FIFA World Cup scores
