The New England Patriots had punter Jamie Gillan in for a tryout, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, as the team looks to add depth following the injury to Bryce Baringer in Week 2 of the preseason.
Baringer was not feeling well after his first two punts in the Patriots' 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles last Saturday. The Patriots signed veteran punter Matt Haack to spell for Baringer while the latter recovers.
Gillan has played seven seasons in the NFL. He began his career playing for the Cleveland Browns from 2019-21, before playing for the New York Giants from 2022-25. Gillan played in 16 games for the Giants last season and recorded 2,088 net yards on punts on the year.
The Patriots do not have a backup punter behind Haack with Baringer out. Patriots rookie quarterback Behren Morton handled punting duties in place of Baringer after the latter left the game against the Eagles. However, Gillan is now in consideration to be signed by New England with the 2026 season just under two weeks away from beginning.
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#baringer #england #Eagles #punts

Shares in Jubilee Metals Group PLC (AIM:JLP, JSE:JBL, OTC:JUBPF), the integrated copper producer and resource developer in Zambia, rose 6% to 2.65 pence on Wednesday.
The company has selected a preferred purchaser for its Large Waste Project, which has offered total acquisition consideration of $35 million.
The sale follows the receipt of two binding offers for the project, announced on 10 August.
The transaction will proceed through a two-stage due diligence process, with the first stage expected to conclude within approximately ten days.
Subject to satisfactory due diligence and definitive transaction documentation, the balance of the $35 million consideration will be settled over an agreed three-year instalment period.

#project #consideration #metals

Boliden has signed an agreement with Votorantim to acquire all of the latter's shares in Nexa Resources, representing a 64.68% stake in the mining company with operations in Brazil and Peru.
The agreement values Votorantim's Nexa shares at $15.29 per share. The offer price reflects a 14.2% premium to Nexa's 20-day average price as of 1 July 2026.
The total implied consideration for the transaction is $1.31bn.
The deal gives Nexa an equity value of approximately $2.02bn (€1.73bn) and an enterprise value of $3.66bn.
Under the terms of the agreement, Boliden will exchange 0.250 newly issued Boliden shares for each Nexa share held by Votorantim.

#nexa #Share #value #Brazil

Tokio Marine is nearing what would be its largest-ever acquisition, with Suncorp now the preferred target after months spent weighing rival prospects in Australia and Canada, the Financial Times reported.
The push for an overseas takeover by the Berkshire Hathaway-backed ****** anese insurer is part of a broader strategy under CEO Masahiro Koike to expand the group's footprint beyond its domestic market.
Tokio Marine had reportedly been weighing several options including Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and Suncorp, alongside Canada's Intact Financial Corporation.
Suncorp and IAG are valued at approximately $14bn (A$19.55bn) and $13bn, respectively, whilst Intact carries a market value of around $34bn (C$47.08bn).
According to sources cited in the report, Intact was dropped from consideration on account of its size, leaving Suncorp as the frontrunner.

#intact #marine #financial #market

Amcor is supplying Tiptree, the preserves and spreads business owned by Wilkin & Sons, with packaging films containing certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for use in shrink film and pallet stretch wrap.
The change covers Amcor's collation shrink film and Bontite Sustane stretch wrap, each made with 30% PCR content.
Tiptree is making the switch before revisions to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) take effect in April 2027.
Under those rules, post-industrial recycled (PIR) material will no longer qualify towards the 30% minimum recycled plastic requirement, with only PCR content set to count.
According to Amcor, the films are intended to preserve packaging, supporting efficiency, load stability and wider cost considerations.

#post

Mastercard's $1.8B BVNK acquisition has reshaped the stablecoin infrastructure race with Visa.
Visa's stablecoin settlement business has reached a $7B annualized run rate across nine blockchains.
Visa is reportedly seeking a new stablecoin settlement and OTC partner after BVNK moved to Mastercard.
Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK has done more than expand its digital-asset capabilities. It has also changed the competitive landscape for stablecoin payments. That is by putting pressure on Visa to secure new infrastructure partners.
Mastercard completed the BVNK acquisition on August 3 after agreeing to pay $1.5 billion upfront, with up to another $300 million in contingent consideration. BVNK gives Mastercard infrastructure connecting stablecoins with traditional payment rails across cross-border payments, payouts, settlement and treasury flows.

#mastercard #settlement #billion #payments

TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we'll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the days left until the opener. At No. 3 are wide receiver Savion Williams and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr!
A four-star recruit out of Marshall, Texas, Williams spent five years with the Horned Frogs and finished his career with 1,655 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 137 receptions. His best season came in 2024, when he brought in a career-high 60 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 322 yards and six more touchdowns out of the "Wildfrog" formation. Williams improved over each of his five seasons at TCU, earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mentions over both the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. He was invited to the Senior Bowl.
Elarms-Orr transferred to TCU after starting his career at California, where he was named an All-Pac 12 Second Team selection. For the Horned Frogs, Elarms-Orr rotated in during the 2024 season and became a starter the following season. In 2025, Elarms-Orr compiled 130 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss and four sacks to earn All-Big 12 First Team consideration. He aided TCU in its New Mexico Bowl win and its Alamo Bowl win last year.
Williams was taken by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, while Elarms-Orr was picked by the Buffalo Bills with a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Williams made 10 receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown while rushing 11 times for 37 yards his rookie year. Elarms-Orr made his preseason debut earlier this month and will likely make his regular season debut sometime next month.

#williams #team

The first games of the 2026 Texas high school football season kick off Thursday. With that comes the first set of power rankings for West Texas.
Teams are judged on a pound-for-pound basis with classification and region taken into consideration.
These rankings will be updated every week through the regular season.
More: West Texas 3A football teams to watch this season
More: West Texas 2A football teams to watch this season

#texas #teams #Football #rankings

Liverpool are expected to be busy in the final stages of this summer's transfer window.
Despite a poor midfield showing against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's Premier League opener on Sunday the Reds are unlikely to go into the market for a specialist No6.
Instead the focus will be on improving the frontline further. Liverpool used Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo as their wide forward starting options against the Toon at St. James' Park.
It's simply not enough for Iraola and sporting director Richard Hughes however - who are still reeling from the loss of Mohamed Salah on a free transfer to Trabzonspor.
Deals are live for several forward - per reports - with Yankuba Minteh and Ibrahim Mbaye said to be under consideration.

#newcastle #premier

Sustainable Growth Advisers (SGA), an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Global Growth Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. The SGA Global Growth Portfolio returned 7.4% gross and 7.2% net, compared with 14.9% for the MSCI ACWI and 19.8% for the MSCI ACWI Growth Index. Momentum leadership and enthusiasm around AI infrastructure drove markets, with semiconductor, memory, and hardware stocks accounting for much of the gain. Although the portfolio owned AI beneficiaries, broader holdings lagged despite fundamentals, as median revenue and EPS growth reached 12% and 14% and more than 60% of the holdings beat expectations. SGA believes valuation compression reflects sentiment rather than weaker business quality, leaving the portfolio near its widest discount to the market since inception. The firm continues to favor durable compounders and expects 16% revenue growth and 20% earnings growth over three years. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) as a new holding. Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) operates as the world's leading industrial gas company. On August 21, 2026, Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) closed at $487.57 per share. The one-month return of Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) was -3.84%, and its shares gained 2.03% over the past 52 weeks. Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) has a market capitalization of $224.76 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN), the world's largest industrial gas company, was added to the portfolio in April. We had previously exited the position in 2024 due to valuation considerations and forced attrition; since then, the stock price has consolidated while fundamentals continued to progress. Linde remains an attractive long-term investment, supported by a highly durable business model and meaningful structural advantages. A large share of revenue is generated from long-term, recurring customer contracts in essential end markets, providing strong pricing power and cash flow visibility even in a slower growth environment. The company's strengths are rooted in its production efficiency and broad exposure across diverse end markets, including healthcare, manufacturing, electronics, chemicals, and energy.
Looking ahead, Linde is well-positioned to benefit from structural improvements and a potential acceleration in global growth across several of its core markets over the medium term. The U.S., which accounts for roughly 45% of revenue, is likely to see improved growth driven by an industrial recovery, increased semiconductor manufacturing, and higher refinery utilization. Europe (approximately 25% of revenue) has been a headwind in recent years due to negative volume growth, but is expected to stabilize over the medium term, with the potential for mo

Samsung Electronics stock dropped 9% on Monday as the company's shareholder return plan left investors underwhelmed, with many having hoped for a more aggressive buyback commitment and clearer guidance on how remaining capital would be deployed.
Samsung announced on Friday that its total shareholder returns for the year would fall in a range of 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won ($65 billion to $80 billion), with 30 trillion won of that coming as cash dividends paid out in the third quarter. The company said its board will determine remaining payouts in January 2027, with cash dividends, share buybacks, and share cancellations all under consideration.
Despite the total being five times what Samsung returned in its prior peak year of 2020, ******* ysts said the numbers missed their projections and that the lack of detail around buyback mechanics left investors wanting more, according to Reuters.
A key complication: Samsung's ownership structure limits how much it can deploy through buybacks. Any significant buyback program risks lifting the ownership stakes of affiliates Samsung Life and Samsung Fire past the regulatory ceiling, which would then require those entities to offload shares in order to stay within the 10% combined limit. That constraint means the lion's share of the outstanding 60 trillion won to 80 trillion won is forecast to be returned via dividends, while share buybacks and cancellations together may account for just 10 trillion won to 20 trillion won, according to Reuters.
"Unlike SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics did not mention the possibility of raising its existing shareholder return policy, nor did it announce a plan to cancel treasury shares that could more directly contribute to the stock price increase, which is disappointing," Sohn In-joon, an ******* yst at Eugene Securities, said in a report cited by Reuters.

#samsung

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Arsenal have reportedly given Newcastle United permission to pursue a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer deadline, while apparently making clear that a permanent departure is not under consideration, which would fit with how we took Mikel Arteta's comments about the midfielder earlier this month.
The 19-year-old is back in north London after a difficult loan spell with Marseille, where he dropped out of the side after Roberto De Zerbi left.
Football Insider reporter Harri Burton reported: "Newcastle United have been given the green light to sign one of ***** nal's best and brightest before the window slams shut.
Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

#newcastle #ethan

JNJ trades at $270, inches from its $276 52-week high, with raised guidance and FDA robotic approval already priced into **** yst consensus.
JNJ's 32% YTD gain nearly triples SPY's 12% return, yet a trailing P/E of 31 leaves little margin for earnings disappointment.
Tremfya surged 71% and Darzalex topped $4 billion in Q2, but Stelara's 56% decline continues to pressure free cash flow toward a $21 billion target.
Act now: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Johnson & Johnson didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
At $270.24, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is a hold. The stock has run to within striking distance of its 52-week high of $276.47 after a raised guide and robotics approval, and the setup at this price deserves careful consideration rather than a reflexive chase.

#raised #analyst

Liverpool are expected to step up their pursuit of Bradley Barcola this week, with fresh movement anticipated as the club weighs a bid that could challenge, or even surpass, their current transfer record. According to Nicolo Schira, an offer is imminent, a significant development in a chase that has been building for months.
Barcola has been on Liverpool's radar for some time, with recruitment staff identifying the Paris Saint-Germain winger as a major opportunity in the market. Interest has remained strong despite the complexity of dealing with PSG, who have shown little willingness to soften their stance. The French champions are understood to value the 23-year-old at an elite level, leaving suitors with only one realistic route, table a huge proposal.
That is where Liverpool now appear to be heading. There is an acceptance internally that a conventional offer will not shift PSG's position. If a breakthrough is to come, it will likely require a figure beyond anything Liverpool have previously committed for a wide attacker, and potentially above the £125m paid for Alexander Isak.
The timing is notable. Liverpool have several areas of the squad to address before the window closes, and that creates pressure around both budget and prioritisation. Bradley Barcola remains one of the standout names under consideration, while other attacking options continue to be monitored in parallel.
What stands out in this situation is Liverpool's willingness to keep pushing despite PSG's hard-line approach. That suggests belief in the player's quality, profile and long-term fit. Barcola offers pace, directness and top-level upside, qualities that are clearly being valued highly during this market cycle.

#despite #willingness

Former Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha believes Nicolas Jackson remains an excellent option for Premier League clubs, while admitting he was surprised the striker did not earn a permanent move to Bayern Munich after his loan spell.
Jackson joined Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea last season and provided another attacking option behind Harry Kane. Although his opportunities were limited by Kane's remarkable goalscoring form, Saha believes Jackson showed enough to deserve more consideration.
Speaking about the striker's situation, Saha highlighted the qualities that could make Jackson an attractive option for Premier League clubs.
"Nicolas Jackson is a good fit for any Premier League team this summer. I like how direct he is. He might sometimes miss a few chances here and there but that's always part of a striker's job, too. I find it strange that he didn't find a home at Bayern Munich after his loan there because I thought he did really well, especially when he was having to find games competing against a striker scoring 72 goals in a season or whatever Harry Kane did," Saha told Mr Gamble. "But that's the reality in front of Jackson, and now Chelsea have brought in Danny Welbeck and he will be asking questions about his future and what the club expects from him."
Saha's comments underline the difficult situation Jackson faced at Bayern Munich. Competing directly with Kane for minutes was always going to be a major challenge, particularly given the England captain's extraordinary production.

#munich #league #striker #loan

Kim Mulkey lost a key piece to her frontcourt suddenly on Monday.
LSU women's basketball announced that center Kate Koval opted to leave the program due to personal reasons.
"Kate came to see me on Sunday and told me that after much consideration, she will be leaving the program for personal reasons," Mulkey said in a statement. "We will respect her privacy on her decision, but we had a long talk about it, and it was a hard decision for her. I know it is hard because she loves LSU. Kate is a great person. She has to do what she feels is right for her, and we fully support her in that. We wish her all the best."
Koval transferred in to play for LSU last season after starting her career at Notre Dame. She started 17 games and averaged 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 56% from the field per contest. She helped LSU reach the Sweet 16, too. It's unclear where Koval will end up playing next, though she can not join a new program for the 2026-27 campaign.
While specifics of her departure aren't known, there is speculation that it has to do with LSU's signing of 17-year-old Anna Minaeva.

#program #personal #Monday #sunday

The Colorado Buffaloes were dealt a major blow Monday when a Boulder county court denied defensive tackle Ezra Christensen's motion for a preliminary injunction, which would have granted him eligibility for the 2026 season.
Christensen's legal battle was a drawn-out process that included multiple waivers and ultimately a failed injunction. According to the denial's legal documents, Christensen's case did not meet all of the six factors the court used in deciding on the injunction.
Christensen's attorney, Darren Heitner, posted on social media confirming the denial and that his team is looking into filing an emergency motion for reconsideration. Even if that step is taken, there is no guarantee that his original motion will pass.
It's official, Ezra's case has been denied and the written motion online is accurate. Here is his lawyer saying their next steps!

The documents are found in the tweet attached to this! https://t.co/OKH877TNaa
For now, Christensen is left in a difficult spot with no good options left at his disposal, and most NFL opportunities are closed off until next year.

#injunction #denied #documents #case

Sustainable Growth Advisers (SGA), an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Global Growth Strategy." The letter can be downloaded here. The SGA Global Growth Portfolio returned 7.4% gross and 7.2% net, compared with 14.9% for the MSCI ACWI and 19.8% for the MSCI ACWI Growth Index. Momentum leadership and enthusiasm around AI infrastructure drove markets, with semiconductor, memory, and hardware stocks accounting for much of the gain. Although the portfolio owned AI beneficiaries, broader holdings lagged despite fundamentals, as median revenue and EPS growth reached 12% and 14% and more than 60% of the holdings beat expectations. SGA believes valuation compression reflects sentiment rather than weaker business quality, leaving the portfolio near its widest discount to the market since inception. The firm continues to favor durable compounders and expects 16% revenue growth and 20% earnings growth over three years. Also, please check the Fund's top five holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, SGA Global Growth Strategy highlighted Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) as a new holding. Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) operates as the world's leading industrial gas company. On August 21, 2026, Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) closed at $487.57 per share. The one-month return of Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) was -3.84%, and its shares gained 2.03% over the past 52 weeks. Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) has a market capitalization of $224.76 billion.
SGA Global Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN), the world's largest industrial gas company, was added to the portfolio in April. We had previously exited the position in 2024 due to valuation considerations and forced attrition; since then, the stock price has consolidated while fundamentals continued to progress. Linde remains an attractive long-term investment, supported by a highly durable business model and meaningful structural advantages. A large share of revenue is generated from long-term, recurring customer contracts in essential end markets, providing strong pricing power and cash flow visibility even in a slower growth environment. The company's strengths are rooted in its production efficiency and broad exposure across diverse end markets, including healthcare, manufacturing, electronics, chemicals, and energy.
Looking ahead, Linde is well-positioned to benefit from structural improvements and a potential acceleration in global growth across several of its core markets over the medium term. The U.S., which accounts for roughly 45% of revenue, is likely to see improved growth driven by an industrial recovery, increased semiconductor manufacturing, and higher refinery utilization. Europe (approximately 25% of revenue) has been a headwind in recent years due to negative volume growth, but is expected to stabilize over the medium term, with the potential for mo

At a key time in the fantasy baseball calendar, we are unfortunately saddled with possibly the worst two-start pitcher group of the season. In fact, once we get past the top option, every other hurler may be best left for those in deep formats. On the hitting side, managers should load up on Rockies for the first half of the week.
Zac Thornton, Mets, 20% (vs. MIL, vs. HOU): Thornton continues to establish himself as a reliable major league rotation member and now sits at 3-4 with a 3.04 ERA and 1.13 WHIP after nine starts. The rookie struck out seven Padres in his most recent outing, which is a great sign from someone whose only weakness thus far has been an inability to accumulate whiffs. He unfortunately has a pair of matchups against top-10 teams in OPS versus righties, but at least both starts will take place at his pitcher-friendly home park.
Andrew Alvarez, Nationals, 7% (vs. COL, vs. MIA): Although Alvarez has enjoyed his best stretch of the season during August (2.42 ERA, 0.90 WHIP), the advanced stats (16:8 K:BB ratio, .169 BABIP) don't back up his success. In fact, the left-hander's strikeout rate this month (6.5 K/9) is notably lower than his season-long mark (8.3). Alvarez deserves credit for consistency, as he has allowed more than three earned runs in just one of his 19 appearances. However, most of his outings last less than five innings. He has reasonable matchups and the two-start options are poor this week, which makes him worth consideration as a low-floor, low-ceiling option in deeper formats.
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays, 6% (vs. KC, vs. SEA): After enjoying three consecutive strong starts, Scherzer faltered (4 IP, 7 ER) last time out. The outing wasn't quite as bad as the stat line indicates, as a pair of misplayed fly ***** by Jesús Sánchez ruined the right-hander's chances. Scherzer wouldn't normally rank as a viable two-start option, but he has had enough success of late to warrant consideration for two home starts against teams that rank 22nd (Royals) and 30th (Mariners) in runs scored.
Seth Lugo, Royals, 24% (@ TOR, @ CLE): Lugo opened the second half by posting a 2.37 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over three starts, but his 10:6 K:BB ratio in those outings showed that he hadn't truly turned around a poor season. Sure enough, the 36-year-old came crashing back to earth with a 7.48 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in his past four outings. Lugo has favorable matchups this week, as the Blue Jays (28th) and Guardians (26th) sit near the bottom of baseball in runs scored. That's the only reason to select him over those who trail him on this list.

#alvarez #start

Archion Corporation, the newly-established holding company for **** anese truck-makers Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino Motors, reported its maiden quarterly financial results, for the first quarter of the current fiscal year and its outlook for the full year.
The company was established at the beginning of **** an's current fiscal year, on 1 April 2026, as the 100% shareholder of both Hino Motors and MFTBC. The truck-makers' former parent companies, Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck AG, each own 25% of Archion's equity, with the remaining 50% of shares publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Combined Hino and MFTBC revenues increased by 14% year-on-year to JPY 597.9 billion (US$ 3.76 billion) on a like-for-like basis in the April-June quarter of 2026, while operating earnings rose by 32% to JPY 29 billion before 'preliminary bargain purchase' gains.
Including the preliminary bargain purchase gains, applicable because "the fair value of the net **** ets acquired exceeded the purchase consideration transferred at the time of the integration," operating profit rose elevenfold year-on-year to JPY 262.3 billion, while net profits were up fourteenfold to JPY 262.3 billion.
Total vehicle sales rose by 14% year-on-year to 60,000 units in the April-June quarter, up from 52,000 units a year earlier, supported by "strong products, improved product offering and supply following the launch of new heavy-duty and light-duty truck models."

#rose

Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year.
Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always been a question of when, not if, its drivers were going to exceed that allowance and take a grid penalty. Antonelli is currently already at the limit with his V6 and exhaust system, while Russell has no more room for either a combustion engine or turbocharger.
Antonelli had been in line for a grid drop at his home race in Monza in two weeks' time, and Mercedes has now officially confirmed it will change the ******* le favourite's engine. The 19-year-old is set for a full power unit switch, which sets him up for a back-of-the-grid start.
"With Kimi we are taking the full thing," Wolff confirmed, dismissing the notion that Mercedes could have been tempted to take into account Monza being Antonelli's home race.
"In theory, our calculations say that that's the best track to take it. Obviously, our algorithms don't take nationality into consideration. But we are here to fight for a championship and not get the most PR. So, that's what we are going to do."

#officially

Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, has hit back at Gayle King after the CBS Mornings host criticized her response to her daughter's death.
The Heroes star died August 16 after being found in cardiac arrest at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment. She was 36.
"I was very, very hurt and deeply disappointed in the lack of professionalism, the lack of compassion in slamming someone who's lost two children, without even a modicum of consideration," Vogel told the Daily Mail about King's criticism of her.
"No one reached out to me before," she added. "It's shameful. It's unconscionable to me."
The Independent has contacted King's representatives for comment.

#hayden #gayle #king

Everton begin the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, and David Moyes already has problems to solve. Some are familiar, some are self-inflicted, and one or two are simply down to injuries.
The biggest issues are in midfield, at right-back, and up front. That is where the team selection gets interesting. Everton have added bodies this summer, but opening day rarely waits for a squad to feel complete.
At the Hill ******* inson Stadium, Moyes is likely to trust what he has, even if what he has still looks short in a couple of areas.
James Garner, Christian Norgaard and Tim Iroegbunam are all out, which strips Everton of depth and balance in the middle of the pitch. Add Idrissa Gana Gueye's summer departure and the picture is obvious, Moyes is light in one of the most important parts of the side.
That opens the door for Harrison Armstrong. He has reportedly done enough in pre-season to earn serious consideration and, right now, Everton need legs, discipline and composure more than reputation.

#everton #season

Star Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Friday.
Bailey is one of 91 players under consideration for the award, which goes to the best defensive player in college football. He is also one of 19 Big Ten players on this year's watch list.
A team captain and two-time All-Big Ten selection, Bailey enters his senior season after leading Illinois in total tackles in each of the past two years. He recorded 76 tackles in 2025 after posting a career-high 94 tackles in 2024. Last season, he also set career bests with 59 solo tackles and four tackles for loss.
Bailey earned AP All-Bowl Team honors following Illinois' Citrus Bowl victory over No. 14 South Carolina, tying an Illinois bowl record with 14 tackles. He also ranks among the conference's top tacklers, finishing 14th in the Big Ten with 6.8 tackles per game in 2024.
The Bednarik Award has been presented annually since 1994. Named for College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Chuck "Concrete Charlie" Bednarik, the award recognizes the nation's top defensive player.

#defensive

The San Francisco 49ers emphatically earned their first preseason win with a 41-17 (we can mention the final score this week since the 49ers won) thumping of the Los Angeles Chargers.
It was a thorough beating from the 49ers, who dominated the Chargers in all three facets of the game. A win that will likely keep Jim Harbaugh up late on Thursday night, an attitude that 49ers fans are far too familiar with. But as upset as Harbaugh will be, Kyle Shanahan will be just as excited, as there wasn't much to complain about – outside of that little left guard issue, which Austen Pleasants is apparently very involved in.
But let's focus on the positives. Three of them to be exact. Here are the three stars from Thursday's preseason win:
3rd Star – CB Jack Jones
Garret Wallow was in consideration for the honor, but Jones's performance stood out just a smidge more.

#three #chargers

Hyundai Motor is considering expanding production capacity at its Georgia ******* embly plant from 500,000 vehicles annually to between 700,000 and 800,000 units by 2028, CEO José Muñoz told CNBC on Thursday. The South Korean automaker said following publication of the interview that the plans are under consideration but not yet confirmed.
At the upper end of that range, the Georgia Metaplant would leapfrog rivals — among them Tesla and Toyota Motor — to claim the top spot among U.S. vehicle ******* embly plants measured by capacity.
Muñoz said President Donald Trump's tariffs, including a 15% levy on imports from South Korea, have accelerated the company's localization plans. "Tariffs are helping accelerate our localization plan. That's very, very simple," he said. "The good thing is that we had already started before tariffs were announced. So in a way it's helping us to accelerate."
Any such expansion would be funded through Hyundai's already-announced $26 billion U.S. investment commitment running to 2028. Hyundai has targeted a domestic production share of at least 80% of the vehicles it moves in the U.S. market by 2030, compared with roughly 40% in 2024. "For that purpose, we need to add more capacity," Muñoz said.
The $7.6 billion Metaplant, which Hyundai first announced in 2022, is currently turning out the all-electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 models alongside the Kia Sportage hybrid. The facility is designed to build hybrid and all-electric vehicles for the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia brands. Under the existing 500,000-unit framework, the Georgia campus would employ upward of 8,500 people directly, with a further 6,900 positions supported at supplier facilities nearby.

#hyundai #georgia #capacity #ioniq

For years, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future appeared firmly rooted in California, where they built a new life after stepping away from royal duties.
However, a reported return to the United Kingdom has reignited questions about what is driving the move.
While family ties and lifestyle considerations may be factors, insiders claim the couple's financial reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore as mounting expenses, legal costs, and business pressures continue to reshape their plans.
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According to sources, Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to relocate to the UK before the end of the month is being influenced partly by financial concerns.

#kingdom #mega

Atletico Madrid are moving with some urgency in the transfer market, and Nicolas Jackson has emerged as a serious target. According to Marca, Mateu Alemany travelled to London on Thursday in an attempt to push discussions forward for the Chelsea forward, with Atletico seeking attacking help after an injury to Alexander Sorloth and with Julian Alvarez still short of top condition.
This is the sort of deal that makes sense on several levels, even if the mechanics look awkward. Atletico want another forward, Jackson knows Spanish football, and Chelsea have a squad that still feels crowded in key attacking areas. The issue, as ever, is cost. Atletico have already stretched themselves after the Cristian Romero deal, reported as £33 million plus £7 million in variables, so any move for Jackson appears dependent on favourable terms.
That means a loan is the obvious route, with Atletico reportedly hoping Chelsea would cover part of the player's salary. In plain terms, they want quality without paying the full freight. Clubs across Europe are trying the same trick, because the market is inflated and proven attacking players are expensive.
Marca's report places Jackson among the preferred options inside the Metropolitano. There are other names under consideration, but his profile is clear. He has pace, he attacks **** e, and he already showed in Spain that he can trouble defenders at a high level. His rise at Villarreal earned him a move to Chelsea for around £37 million after Bournemouth failed to complete a transfer for him earlier in that season.
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Arsenal are ******* sing whether a move for Kenan Yildiz can be made this summer, with Mikel Arteta still intent on strengthening the left side of his attack before the new campaign. According to Independent, the Juventus forward is firmly under consideration after the club missed out on their preferred option.
Arteta has been clear internally that he wants to add quality in that area, especially as ******* nal prepare for what the original report describes as "an ******* ault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season". Vinicius Jr had been viewed as the standout target, but "The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused ******* nal to reconsider the situation", forcing a recalibration of plans.
Yildiz is said to have remained "high up on their list of targets", and there is a strong sense that Arteta values both his profile and potential. At 21, he fits a recruitment line that blends immediate impact with long-term growth. The report adds that "Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international", which speaks to the seriousness of ******* nal's interest.
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Juventus, however, are in no rush to entertain offers. Yildiz is regarded as one of their most exciting young talents and the asking price reflects that. The Italian club "would want upwards of £60m", a figure that immediately makes any negotiation more complex. ******* nal are also conscious of squad balance and "do want to ensure more outgoings" before pushing too far.

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Rox Resources has formalised a binding native **** le mining agreement with the Badimia Barna Native **** le Claim Applicant, providing a framework for operations at the Youanmi Gold Mine in Western Australia (WA).
The agreement covers project tenements held by Rox Resources and its wholly owned subsidiary Rox (Murchison).
It provides Rox Resources with consent for the grant and renewal of current and future mining tenure and approvals within the Youanmi project area.
This consent will apply to both existing tenements and any new applications submitted by the company in the defined region.
As part of the agreement, a structure is being established for continued cooperation on heritage protection and environmental considerations.

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