3 hours ago
WWE certainly kicked SummerSlam Night 2 off with a bang as Kevin Owens returned to the ring after a 17-month absence.
With the crowd unglued from the seats for a majority of the night, fans watching SummerSlam saw several **** les get exchanged, as a pair of superstars added two major **** les to their resumes, and one of WWE's most legendary feuds came to an end.
For the fans who missed all the action from SummerSlam, we've got you covered below with all the results from Night 2.
MORE: WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 results: Randy Orton returns; Femi defeats Lesnar
Winner: Kevin Owens
#kevin #fans #randy #femi
With the crowd unglued from the seats for a majority of the night, fans watching SummerSlam saw several **** les get exchanged, as a pair of superstars added two major **** les to their resumes, and one of WWE's most legendary feuds came to an end.
For the fans who missed all the action from SummerSlam, we've got you covered below with all the results from Night 2.
MORE: WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1 results: Randy Orton returns; Femi defeats Lesnar
Winner: Kevin Owens
#kevin #fans #randy #femi
6 hours ago
GPIQ dropped 6% in July while Apple surged 15%, as the covered-call overlay handed the rally directly to option buyers instead of shareholders.
QQQ's 89% price-only return since GPIQ's inception already outpaces GPIQ's 89% total return with all distributions reinvested, before counting QQQ's own dividends.
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If you bought Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:GPIQ) at launch expecting to capture the Nasdaq-100's upside while collecting high monthly income, you may have been disappointed in July. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the fund's largest single exposure, ripped 15.23% higher in the month on a blockbuster earnings beat. GPIQ fell 6.1% during the same period. That performance gap reflects the fund's strategy working exactly as designed.
GPIQ has an expense ratio of 0.29% a year, or roughly $29 annually per $10,000 invested. Set against Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), the mainstream Nasdaq-100 mirror commonly quoted around 0.20% ($20 per $10,000), the fee gap looks trivial. Over 20 years, that spread compounds to just a few hundred dollars.
#advisor #sachs
QQQ's 89% price-only return since GPIQ's inception already outpaces GPIQ's 89% total return with all distributions reinvested, before counting QQQ's own dividends.
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If you bought Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:GPIQ) at launch expecting to capture the Nasdaq-100's upside while collecting high monthly income, you may have been disappointed in July. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the fund's largest single exposure, ripped 15.23% higher in the month on a blockbuster earnings beat. GPIQ fell 6.1% during the same period. That performance gap reflects the fund's strategy working exactly as designed.
GPIQ has an expense ratio of 0.29% a year, or roughly $29 annually per $10,000 invested. Set against Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), the mainstream Nasdaq-100 mirror commonly quoted around 0.20% ($20 per $10,000), the fee gap looks trivial. Over 20 years, that spread compounds to just a few hundred dollars.
#advisor #sachs
15 hours ago
Andres Nocioni: The one I respect the most, the one who always treated me very well, and whom I always have a special affection for, is Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant made gestures that no one would miss. He was incredibly kind to me. I don't know, coming to say ******* o, speaking in Spanish, when we were in Beijing in 2008 Olympics and he suddenly covered my eyes and said ******* o… All of that made me create a top idol who for me was Kobe Bryant.
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#bryant #andres #made #hello
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Andres Nocioni: The one I respect the most, the one …
#bryant #andres #made #hello
16 hours ago
The body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, rescuers have said.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further bodies have been sighted although their identities have not been confirmed.
The 43-year-old's death was announced on Saturday by his company, Elite Expeditions, which said he was among 10 people were killed in the avalanche. The Prince of Wales was among those to pay tribute.
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British Army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
The Alpine Club said a ground team would take the recovered bodies to a ****** anese camp.
#club
The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further bodies have been sighted although their identities have not been confirmed.
The 43-year-old's death was announced on Saturday by his company, Elite Expeditions, which said he was among 10 people were killed in the avalanche. The Prince of Wales was among those to pay tribute.
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British Army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
The Alpine Club said a ground team would take the recovered bodies to a ****** anese camp.
#club
17 hours ago
I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty addicted to collecting passive dividend income. While I love working, nothing beats getting paid for work someone else did. With a yield of more than 10%, few passive-income investments pay as well as Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) -- it's almost 10 times higher than the S&P 500's current yield of 1.1%.
That monster yield is why I just bought even more shares of this business development company (BDC).
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 »
A dividend yield of 10% or more is usually a major red flag. However, that's not the case with Ares Capital. For starters, it's a BDC, which must distribute at least 90% of its taxable net income to shareholders in dividends to remain in compliance with IRS regulations. Given that payout requirement, it's going to have a high yield.
Further, where Ares Capital shines is in its ability to sustain and grow its dividend. It has maintained or raised its payout for 17 consecutive years. That's impressive for a BDC, as most of its peers have had at least one dividend reduction during that time frame. This durability is a testament to the company's strong underwriting, as its ******* ulative investments of more than $73 billion have a net realized loss of less than 0% since inception. That's a far better loss ratio than other BDCs (-1.1%) and even banks (-0.6%). By minimizing losses, Ares Capital has a long history of generating earnings that more than covered its dividend.
#capital #flashing #going
That monster yield is why I just bought even more shares of this business development company (BDC).
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 »
A dividend yield of 10% or more is usually a major red flag. However, that's not the case with Ares Capital. For starters, it's a BDC, which must distribute at least 90% of its taxable net income to shareholders in dividends to remain in compliance with IRS regulations. Given that payout requirement, it's going to have a high yield.
Further, where Ares Capital shines is in its ability to sustain and grow its dividend. It has maintained or raised its payout for 17 consecutive years. That's impressive for a BDC, as most of its peers have had at least one dividend reduction during that time frame. This durability is a testament to the company's strong underwriting, as its ******* ulative investments of more than $73 billion have a net realized loss of less than 0% since inception. That's a far better loss ratio than other BDCs (-1.1%) and even banks (-0.6%). By minimizing losses, Ares Capital has a long history of generating earnings that more than covered its dividend.
#capital #flashing #going
17 hours ago
After two days of practice, the Denver Broncos have a day off on Sunday. Denver will not have a practice at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit this morning.
The team will be back on the practice field on Monday for Day 3 of practice.
Due to construction at the facility, attendance will be limited to about 1,000 fans, and tickets are required to attend. Free tickets for the 14 open practices became available on July 1 and were quickly claimed. (Tickets are sometimes returned, though, so fans should check Ticketmaster for potential available tickets before practice.) Ticketed fans will be seated in covered bleachers on the north side of the practice fields.
Gates to parking will open at 8:00 a.m. MT, and gates to the practice field will open at 9:00 a.m. MT. Fewer than 300 parking spots will be available at Dove Valley Regional Park on a first-come, first-served basis. The team has encouraged fans to use ride-sharing options due to limited parking availability.
Friday, July 31: 10 a.m.
#practice #open #available
The team will be back on the practice field on Monday for Day 3 of practice.
Due to construction at the facility, attendance will be limited to about 1,000 fans, and tickets are required to attend. Free tickets for the 14 open practices became available on July 1 and were quickly claimed. (Tickets are sometimes returned, though, so fans should check Ticketmaster for potential available tickets before practice.) Ticketed fans will be seated in covered bleachers on the north side of the practice fields.
Gates to parking will open at 8:00 a.m. MT, and gates to the practice field will open at 9:00 a.m. MT. Fewer than 300 parking spots will be available at Dove Valley Regional Park on a first-come, first-served basis. The team has encouraged fans to use ride-sharing options due to limited parking availability.
Friday, July 31: 10 a.m.
#practice #open #available
17 hours ago
VTI's 229% 10-year return powers long-term growth, while JEPQ delivers monthly income from covered calls before Social Security begins.
Parking 1 to 3 years of planned withdrawals in SGOV's short Treasury bills keeps cash accessible without forcing equity sales during downturns.
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You just hit age 59 1/2, and the 10% early withdrawal penalty on your 401(k) quietly evaporated overnight. The money is finally yours to touch without a tax slap. You now get to decide, deliberately, how to position the piece you might actually use in the next decade. Four funds do most of the heavy lifting for this exact moment: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ), and the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOV).
The benefit is emotional as much as financial. You may not be ready to retire, but you now have greater flexibility than you did a month ago. The danger is treating that newfound access as permission to take unnecessary risks.
#nysearca #vanguard #income
Parking 1 to 3 years of planned withdrawals in SGOV's short Treasury bills keeps cash accessible without forcing equity sales during downturns.
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You just hit age 59 1/2, and the 10% early withdrawal penalty on your 401(k) quietly evaporated overnight. The money is finally yours to touch without a tax slap. You now get to decide, deliberately, how to position the piece you might actually use in the next decade. Four funds do most of the heavy lifting for this exact moment: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ), and the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOV).
The benefit is emotional as much as financial. You may not be ready to retire, but you now have greater flexibility than you did a month ago. The danger is treating that newfound access as permission to take unnecessary risks.
#nysearca #vanguard #income
18 hours ago
The body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, rescuers have said.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further bodies have been sighted although their identities have not been confirmed.
The 43-year-old's death was announced on Saturday by his company, Elite Expeditions, which said he was among 10 people were killed in the avalanche. The Prince of Wales was among those to pay tribute.
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British Army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
The Alpine Club said a ground team would take the recovered bodies to a ***** anese camp.
#british #alpine #nepali
The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Sunday that he was found about 5,700m up the mountain, where three further bodies have been sighted although their identities have not been confirmed.
The 43-year-old's death was announced on Saturday by his company, Elite Expeditions, which said he was among 10 people were killed in the avalanche. The Prince of Wales was among those to pay tribute.
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British Army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
The Alpine Club said a ground team would take the recovered bodies to a ***** anese camp.
#british #alpine #nepali
23 hours ago
The body of a 10-year-old girl who went missing after being swept into New Jersey's Passaic River was found July 31 after a two-day search, officials said.
Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said crews recovered the girl's body in the river south of the Market Street Bridge shortly before 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. The child was identified as Milian Dulan, according to PIX11.
The discovery came after emergency crews searched nearly 9 miles of the Passaic River using boats, sonar equipment, drones, helicopters and cadaver dogs. The search began July 29 after three children entered the water near a boat ramp at Pulaski Park in Passaic, New Jersey, and were swept away by the current.
One child, an 11-year-old girl, was able to get out of the river on her own, officials said. The bodies of her 10-year-old brother, identified by PIX11 as Michael Klenk, and Dulan were later recovered, officials said.
Authorities were preparing to end the search for the night Friday when a couple living near the Market Street Bridge reported seeing something in the river from their apartment window, CBS News reported.
#search
Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said crews recovered the girl's body in the river south of the Market Street Bridge shortly before 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. The child was identified as Milian Dulan, according to PIX11.
The discovery came after emergency crews searched nearly 9 miles of the Passaic River using boats, sonar equipment, drones, helicopters and cadaver dogs. The search began July 29 after three children entered the water near a boat ramp at Pulaski Park in Passaic, New Jersey, and were swept away by the current.
One child, an 11-year-old girl, was able to get out of the river on her own, officials said. The bodies of her 10-year-old brother, identified by PIX11 as Michael Klenk, and Dulan were later recovered, officials said.
Authorities were preparing to end the search for the night Friday when a couple living near the Market Street Bridge reported seeing something in the river from their apartment window, CBS News reported.
#search
1 day ago
Amazon (AMZN) shares are ripping higher on July 31 after the e-commerce behemoth said it has received about $600 million in tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. CFO Brian Olsavsky confirmed on the Q2 earnings call that AMZN has recovered the funds from President Donald Trump's administration's unlawful import duties and plans to pass them back, partly, to affected customers.
Including today's gains, Amazon stock is up nearly 20% versus the start of this year.
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China Just Gave Sandisk Stock Investors a New Reason to Worry
Top Memory Chipmaker Plunges as Sharp Pullback Extends. How to Play It Here.
#Stock #amzn #july #brian
Including today's gains, Amazon stock is up nearly 20% versus the start of this year.
Ahead of **** eX Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for SPCX Stock
China Just Gave Sandisk Stock Investors a New Reason to Worry
Top Memory Chipmaker Plunges as Sharp Pullback Extends. How to Play It Here.
#Stock #amzn #july #brian
1 day ago
Well, let's start with the good feelings. There was a sentimental feeling percolating around the Yard well before tonight's game, with a team Hall of Fame induction ceremony that saw former O's slugger Chris Davis, 1983 World Series Champion Storm Davis, and late scout Jim Russo all get their green jackets. Both Storm and Chris were in attendance, along with lots of their former teammates, including, to give short pre-game remarks and stop by the MASN booth to chat about their favorite memories.
It was cool to learn that Storm Davis actually served as a mentor to a young Ben McDonald, then a rookie pitcher, now a MASN ****** yst, but I was especially sentimental about Davis's reminiscences, which covered the especially sweet 2012-16 years, when the O's led the AL in wins. Dishing about some of his favorite memories, Davis named several that brought up memories. There was his 2013 home opener grand slam:
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This unreal broken-bat home run off lefty Tony Watson.
And, my favorite, the ludicrously improbable homer he hit off ambidextrous sinker-baller Pat Venditte, a tentative one-handed half-swing that somehow made it into the stands. Davis described it earlier this week: "The home run vs Pat Venditte where I literally ****** out, one handed, I heard he tore up the video room on the visitor side after that… I'm like, I don't know either dude. Like I don't know what I'm doing." Amazing!
#chris #well #like
It was cool to learn that Storm Davis actually served as a mentor to a young Ben McDonald, then a rookie pitcher, now a MASN ****** yst, but I was especially sentimental about Davis's reminiscences, which covered the especially sweet 2012-16 years, when the O's led the AL in wins. Dishing about some of his favorite memories, Davis named several that brought up memories. There was his 2013 home opener grand slam:
View Link
This unreal broken-bat home run off lefty Tony Watson.
And, my favorite, the ludicrously improbable homer he hit off ambidextrous sinker-baller Pat Venditte, a tentative one-handed half-swing that somehow made it into the stands. Davis described it earlier this week: "The home run vs Pat Venditte where I literally ****** out, one handed, I heard he tore up the video room on the visitor side after that… I'm like, I don't know either dude. Like I don't know what I'm doing." Amazing!
#chris #well #like
1 day ago
Night 1 of SummerSlam 2026 is in the books as superstars of WWE put on another decent night of professional wrestling to get fans ready for what is to come on Sunday for Night 2.
In a night filled with emotion as Randy Orton returned to help CM Punk retain the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, and fans closed the door on the Brock Lesnar era in WWE, it can only add to the intrigue for what WWE is going to bring in the second night of SummerSlam.
Still, for fans who weren't able to catch the entire live event, no need to worry, because we've got you covered with the full match card and all the winners below.
MORE: WWE Power Rankings ahead of 2026 SummerSlam
WWE Women's World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Iyo Sky
#summerslam #punk #cody
In a night filled with emotion as Randy Orton returned to help CM Punk retain the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, and fans closed the door on the Brock Lesnar era in WWE, it can only add to the intrigue for what WWE is going to bring in the second night of SummerSlam.
Still, for fans who weren't able to catch the entire live event, no need to worry, because we've got you covered with the full match card and all the winners below.
MORE: WWE Power Rankings ahead of 2026 SummerSlam
WWE Women's World Championship: Liv Morgan (c) vs. Iyo Sky
#summerslam #punk #cody
1 day ago
LOS ANGELES — Cole Irvin fulfilled his duty, pitching six innings in what would have otherwise been a bullpen game on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. On Saturday he was the expected casualty of his own performance, designated for **** ignment so the Dodgers could fill his roster spot with a fresh arm that would be available for the next few days. Kyle Hurt got the call from Triple-A Oklahoma City before the middle game against the Red Sox.
"Cole did a great job, but we obviously need to backfill an arm, some length," manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.
Irvin followed right-handed relievers Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein, who covered the first seven outs. Then Irvin got the Dodgers into the ninth inning, with Evan Phillips getting the final two outs. The end result didn't quite work out, as a five-run seventh inning gave Boston the win, but having Irvin soak up so many innings essentially reset the bullpen, with five more games before the Dodgers' next off day.
This is similar to Charlie Barnes' start against the A's on July 1, in which the left-hander ate up seven innings but allowed seven runs in a loss to the A's, but got the bullpen a rest day smack dab in the middle of a stretch of 13 game days in a row, and was sent down the next day.
The veteran Irvin doesn't have minor league options, having used them in 2019, 2020, and 2023, so he had to be designated for **** ignment. That opens up a 40-man roster spot, which will likely be useful given that the trade deadline is Monday, offering flexibility at the least.
#Dodgers
"Cole did a great job, but we obviously need to backfill an arm, some length," manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.
Irvin followed right-handed relievers Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein, who covered the first seven outs. Then Irvin got the Dodgers into the ninth inning, with Evan Phillips getting the final two outs. The end result didn't quite work out, as a five-run seventh inning gave Boston the win, but having Irvin soak up so many innings essentially reset the bullpen, with five more games before the Dodgers' next off day.
This is similar to Charlie Barnes' start against the A's on July 1, in which the left-hander ate up seven innings but allowed seven runs in a loss to the A's, but got the bullpen a rest day smack dab in the middle of a stretch of 13 game days in a row, and was sent down the next day.
The veteran Irvin doesn't have minor league options, having used them in 2019, 2020, and 2023, so he had to be designated for **** ignment. That opens up a 40-man roster spot, which will likely be useful given that the trade deadline is Monday, offering flexibility at the least.
#Dodgers
1 day ago
NEW YORK — The first week of NFL training camp is in the books, and there's plenty to read into.
Health, hold-ins and Dallas Cowboys hysteria helped headline football's grand return. Every day brings new updates and soundbites, and luckily, the New York Daily News has you covered.
Here are the biggest stories and takeaways across the NFL thus far:
Baker Mayfield sought a contract extension this summer, designating the start of Tampa Bay Buccaneers camp as the deadline to reach one.
But negotiations stagnated, and now the 31-year-old quarterback plans to play out the final season of his three-year, $100 million contract before pursuing free agency next offseason.
#york #camp #Health #every
Health, hold-ins and Dallas Cowboys hysteria helped headline football's grand return. Every day brings new updates and soundbites, and luckily, the New York Daily News has you covered.
Here are the biggest stories and takeaways across the NFL thus far:
Baker Mayfield sought a contract extension this summer, designating the start of Tampa Bay Buccaneers camp as the deadline to reach one.
But negotiations stagnated, and now the 31-year-old quarterback plans to play out the final season of his three-year, $100 million contract before pursuing free agency next offseason.
#york #camp #Health #every
1 day ago
Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, his company has said.
Elite Expeditions said it confirmed with "profound sadness and immense heartbreak" that Purja, 43, had died in Thursday's avalanche. His brother Kamal later wrote: "We will miss you every single day".
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Pakistani officials earlier said the bodies of three climbers from his expedition - American Mallory Geis, Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy from Oman and Pur Bahadur Gurung from Nepal - had been recovered.
Purja's death was also confirmed by Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who said that "the tragic death of six Nepalese and four other foreign climbers, including world record holder Nirmal Purja, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan, has shocked us".
#nirmal #Pakistan #confirmed #death
Elite Expeditions said it confirmed with "profound sadness and immense heartbreak" that Purja, 43, had died in Thursday's avalanche. His brother Kamal later wrote: "We will miss you every single day".
Purja, who was born in Nepal and later served in the British army, was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Pakistani officials earlier said the bodies of three climbers from his expedition - American Mallory Geis, Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy from Oman and Pur Bahadur Gurung from Nepal - had been recovered.
Purja's death was also confirmed by Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who said that "the tragic death of six Nepalese and four other foreign climbers, including world record holder Nirmal Purja, in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan, has shocked us".
#nirmal #Pakistan #confirmed #death
1 day ago
Medicare has excluded routine dental since 1965, and a single implant now costs $4,500, which is enough to wipe out an entire year's Social Security COLA increase.
Medicare Advantage dental riders and standalone plans both cap annual benefits somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000, leaving $3,000 or more uncovered on a single implant.
Dental schools perform implants at prices 30 to 50 percent below what private practices charge, making them the highest-leverage option for a procedure Medicare will never cover.
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A 68-year-old on Original Medicare walks out of her dentist's office with a treatment plan for a single implant. The estimate: $4,500. She calls 1-800-MEDICARE to confirm coverage and receives the answer she hoped was wrong. Original Medicare will pay zero. The estimate is not her coinsurance. It is her bill.
#medicare #single
Medicare Advantage dental riders and standalone plans both cap annual benefits somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000, leaving $3,000 or more uncovered on a single implant.
Dental schools perform implants at prices 30 to 50 percent below what private practices charge, making them the highest-leverage option for a procedure Medicare will never cover.
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A 68-year-old on Original Medicare walks out of her dentist's office with a treatment plan for a single implant. The estimate: $4,500. She calls 1-800-MEDICARE to confirm coverage and receives the answer she hoped was wrong. Original Medicare will pay zero. The estimate is not her coinsurance. It is her bill.
#medicare #single
1 day ago
TLTW and LQDW generate over 12% annual distribution yields monthly by selling covered calls against iShares Treasury and investment-grade bond ETFs.
Treasury yields near 5% and elevated rate volatility produce richer option premiums, directly fueling these funds' double-digit monthly payouts.
HYGW posted the strongest 12-month total return of the three at about 6%, but faces the sharpest downside if recession-driven default rates rise.
Act now: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and HYGW didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Three little-known exchange-traded funds from BlackRock's iShares lineup distribute double-digit annual yields to shareholders monthly. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:TLTW), the iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:LQDW), and the iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:HYGW) pair familiar iShares bond funds with covered call overlays that convert option premiums into monthly cash.
#treasury #buywrite
Treasury yields near 5% and elevated rate volatility produce richer option premiums, directly fueling these funds' double-digit monthly payouts.
HYGW posted the strongest 12-month total return of the three at about 6%, but faces the sharpest downside if recession-driven default rates rise.
Act now: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and HYGW didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
Three little-known exchange-traded funds from BlackRock's iShares lineup distribute double-digit annual yields to shareholders monthly. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:TLTW), the iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:LQDW), and the iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (BATS:HYGW) pair familiar iShares bond funds with covered call overlays that convert option premiums into monthly cash.
#treasury #buywrite
1 day ago
(NewsNation) — Puerto Rico police say they have identified a person of interest in the execution-style killing of an Ohio man who was fatally shot during a solo camping trip earlier this month, after he had texted friends about a mysterious "howler" outside his tent in the nights before his death.
Tyler Wilkin, 35, of Wilmington, Ohio, was found shot once in the head in the mangroves near Playa La Selva in Luquillo on July 10.
His body was discovered by a beachgoer during a morning walk just after 6 a.m., some distance from the campsite where his tent and belongings remained set up.
20-year-old fatally shot at Ohio car dealership
Police Superintendent Joseph González told the newspaper El Nuevo Día on Thursday that investigators have identified a person of interest but declined to release further details, saying he did not want to interfere with the investigation.
#police #person #interest #fatally
Tyler Wilkin, 35, of Wilmington, Ohio, was found shot once in the head in the mangroves near Playa La Selva in Luquillo on July 10.
His body was discovered by a beachgoer during a morning walk just after 6 a.m., some distance from the campsite where his tent and belongings remained set up.
20-year-old fatally shot at Ohio car dealership
Police Superintendent Joseph González told the newspaper El Nuevo Día on Thursday that investigators have identified a person of interest but declined to release further details, saying he did not want to interfere with the investigation.
#police #person #interest #fatally
1 day ago
Molly McGrath has become a familiar face on ESPN's college football coverage, serving as a sideline reporter during big games while also doing studio work for the network. However, she's going pro this season.
McGrath will be part of ESPN's NFL coverage this season after a decade of work on the college football side. She covered the NFL before she joined ESPN as a member of Fox Sports.
"I'm thrilled to expand my role within ESPN's NFL coverage and for the opportunity to showcase a broader range of skills, from sideline reporting to hosting in studio, while diving deeper into the sport at the highest level," McGrath told Front Office Sports (subscription required) in a statement.
McGrath will be on the sideline during the NFL Network package, which Disney acquired a few months ago. The NFL Network slate includes seven games, where Dave Pasch is expected to handle play-by-play duties.
McGrath will also serve as the main understudy to Laura Rutledge on NFL Live when the latter is not hosting the program.
#network #sports #studio
McGrath will be part of ESPN's NFL coverage this season after a decade of work on the college football side. She covered the NFL before she joined ESPN as a member of Fox Sports.
"I'm thrilled to expand my role within ESPN's NFL coverage and for the opportunity to showcase a broader range of skills, from sideline reporting to hosting in studio, while diving deeper into the sport at the highest level," McGrath told Front Office Sports (subscription required) in a statement.
McGrath will be on the sideline during the NFL Network package, which Disney acquired a few months ago. The NFL Network slate includes seven games, where Dave Pasch is expected to handle play-by-play duties.
McGrath will also serve as the main understudy to Laura Rutledge on NFL Live when the latter is not hosting the program.
#network #sports #studio
1 day ago
ESPN is reportedly planning a new college football show built around Josh Pate and Bussin' With The Boys co-hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, airing Friday afternoons from college campuses, according to Front Office Sports' Ryan Glasspiegel.
The reported show would mark an expansion of ties ESPN has already built with all three hosts. Pate joined the network's Get Up rotation last year, as part of a broader push from content president Burke Magnus, who has said college football is under-covered on ESPN's talk programming relative to how many people actually watch the games. Compton and Lewan started appearing on ESPN's daytime lineup around the same time, following their decision to leave Barstool Sports for a presenting sponsorship with FanDuel.
Of course, the show, which sometimes originates from the same city as the next morning's College GameDay broadcast, also indicates ESPN is looking to further lean into a strategy where its top personalities are digital natives. Naturally, the comparisons will be made to Pat McAfee's own rise at the Worldwide Leader, given the trio's SEC Championship altcast debut on ESPN2 last December — an altcast built off the Field Pass template McAfee had already proven out several times over — and now a reported Friday show on top of it. If it feels like a coincidence, it isn't. It's more a barometer for what's possible when a network invests in an audience someone's already built, according to Pate.
"I think when you combine that… year-round college football being viable and then just sports media as a concept being presented in practice the way Pat has done it, I think that there is no ceiling on what you're allowed to do, what you're capable of doing," Pate told Front Office Sports in July.
What Pate, Lewan, and Compton are actually capable of doing won't be clear until games are being played this fall, when ESPN will have to find out whether a Friday show built around three podcast hosts can hold up against the machine it already runs on Saturdays, one anchored by College GameDay and, per Glasspiegel's reporting, the same site the new show would sometimes share. On a recent episode of Bussin' With The Boys, though, Pate and Lewan laid out a vision for the alleged concept and the specific gap in ESPN's Friday programming they think it can fill.
#sports #compton
The reported show would mark an expansion of ties ESPN has already built with all three hosts. Pate joined the network's Get Up rotation last year, as part of a broader push from content president Burke Magnus, who has said college football is under-covered on ESPN's talk programming relative to how many people actually watch the games. Compton and Lewan started appearing on ESPN's daytime lineup around the same time, following their decision to leave Barstool Sports for a presenting sponsorship with FanDuel.
Of course, the show, which sometimes originates from the same city as the next morning's College GameDay broadcast, also indicates ESPN is looking to further lean into a strategy where its top personalities are digital natives. Naturally, the comparisons will be made to Pat McAfee's own rise at the Worldwide Leader, given the trio's SEC Championship altcast debut on ESPN2 last December — an altcast built off the Field Pass template McAfee had already proven out several times over — and now a reported Friday show on top of it. If it feels like a coincidence, it isn't. It's more a barometer for what's possible when a network invests in an audience someone's already built, according to Pate.
"I think when you combine that… year-round college football being viable and then just sports media as a concept being presented in practice the way Pat has done it, I think that there is no ceiling on what you're allowed to do, what you're capable of doing," Pate told Front Office Sports in July.
What Pate, Lewan, and Compton are actually capable of doing won't be clear until games are being played this fall, when ESPN will have to find out whether a Friday show built around three podcast hosts can hold up against the machine it already runs on Saturdays, one anchored by College GameDay and, per Glasspiegel's reporting, the same site the new show would sometimes share. On a recent episode of Bussin' With The Boys, though, Pate and Lewan laid out a vision for the alleged concept and the specific gap in ESPN's Friday programming they think it can fill.
#sports #compton
1 day ago
Dortmund have high hopes for the highly rated attacking prospect, who has already caught the eye during the club's summer preparations. Although the 17-year-old made only one brief Bundesliga appearance last season, he has looked sharp in pre-season and even found the net against Fortuna Düsseldorf.Kovač was quick to highlight the youngster's qualities.
"You can see what abilities he has. He's fast, strong in the air, and I have to say he put in a lot of effort," the Dortmund coach said after the match.Known for demanding a high level of defensive discipline from his players, Kovač has clearly been pleased with Albert's willingness to improve without the ball.The teenager admitted that the increased tactical and physical demands have helped take his game to another level.
"It has helped me take a certain aspect of my game to a new level. Before, I wasn't the best in some areas, but this has motivated me to work much harder. There are higher demands, such as the work rate and the **** e that needs to be covered, especially in the new, more central position. This has definitely helped my game a lot."
Albert, who regards Kylian Mbappé as his role model, is not lacking in ambition. Looking beyond pre-season, the American youngster has set himself lofty goals at the club.
My dream is to become an important player for the club and to stand out, to be a true leader and help the team win games. I don't want to reduce my game to just statistics. My main goal is to get better every day and develop as much as possible," he told Sky.Reflecting on his rapid rise, Albert admitted that the past six months have flown by."Training with the professionals every day and improving as a player was fantastic,"he said.
#game #demands
"You can see what abilities he has. He's fast, strong in the air, and I have to say he put in a lot of effort," the Dortmund coach said after the match.Known for demanding a high level of defensive discipline from his players, Kovač has clearly been pleased with Albert's willingness to improve without the ball.The teenager admitted that the increased tactical and physical demands have helped take his game to another level.
"It has helped me take a certain aspect of my game to a new level. Before, I wasn't the best in some areas, but this has motivated me to work much harder. There are higher demands, such as the work rate and the **** e that needs to be covered, especially in the new, more central position. This has definitely helped my game a lot."
Albert, who regards Kylian Mbappé as his role model, is not lacking in ambition. Looking beyond pre-season, the American youngster has set himself lofty goals at the club.
My dream is to become an important player for the club and to stand out, to be a true leader and help the team win games. I don't want to reduce my game to just statistics. My main goal is to get better every day and develop as much as possible," he told Sky.Reflecting on his rapid rise, Albert admitted that the past six months have flown by."Training with the professionals every day and improving as a player was fantastic,"he said.
#game #demands
2 days ago
JEPQ's Nasdaq-100 volatility fuels a 7% yield and 17% one-year gain, roughly doubling JEPI's 8% return for income investors accepting AI concentration risk.
At 4.69%, the 10-year Treasury pressures income ETFs, but JEPI's low-beta S&P 500 sleeve could outperform SPY if mega-cap tech leadership rotates.
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Income investors comparing JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ) are looking at the two largest actively managed ETFs in the country. Both use the same JPMorgan playbook: hold a defensive equity sleeve, generate extra cash through equity-linked notes that mimic an out-of-the-money covered call, and pay it out monthly. The mechanics rhyme, but the underlying exposure differs.
One fund leans on the S&P 500 with a low-volatility tilt. The other rides a Nasdaq-100 sleeve where implied volatility is structurally higher, feeding fatter option premiums into the monthly distribution. That single design difference is what makes the JEPI versus JEPQ debate meaningful for the back half of 2026.
#volatility
At 4.69%, the 10-year Treasury pressures income ETFs, but JEPI's low-beta S&P 500 sleeve could outperform SPY if mega-cap tech leadership rotates.
Don't wait: the **** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now.
Income investors comparing JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ) are looking at the two largest actively managed ETFs in the country. Both use the same JPMorgan playbook: hold a defensive equity sleeve, generate extra cash through equity-linked notes that mimic an out-of-the-money covered call, and pay it out monthly. The mechanics rhyme, but the underlying exposure differs.
One fund leans on the S&P 500 with a low-volatility tilt. The other rides a Nasdaq-100 sleeve where implied volatility is structurally higher, feeding fatter option premiums into the monthly distribution. That single design difference is what makes the JEPI versus JEPQ debate meaningful for the back half of 2026.
#volatility
2 days ago
First-time homebuyers have their fair share of ups and downs to deal with, but one downside many don't expect can decimate the most carefully planned of household budgets.
That budget-buster is home maintenance and repair bills, which rarely makes it into the "expected expense" column, according to a new study from Jobber, a provider of home service software. While 93% of Americans say they're pleased with own a new home, 58% discovered unanticipated repair needs right after move-in day. What's more, 72% of newly minted homeowners say they spent about $10,000 on those unexpected fixes within two years of buying the property.
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#jobber #jeff #bezos #dave
That budget-buster is home maintenance and repair bills, which rarely makes it into the "expected expense" column, according to a new study from Jobber, a provider of home service software. While 93% of Americans say they're pleased with own a new home, 58% discovered unanticipated repair needs right after move-in day. What's more, 72% of newly minted homeowners say they spent about $10,000 on those unexpected fixes within two years of buying the property.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going
#jobber #jeff #bezos #dave
2 days ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — CBS NFL ****** yst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was stopped by police last week and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
According to one of three citations released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's black Jeep during an inventory before it was towed.
Another citation said police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. Police said Romo questioned what a gore area was during the stop.
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest." He has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.
According to body camera footage released earlier this week, Romo told deputies he had been coming from a golf course and was on his way "to visit grandma and grandpa" when he was stopped.
#according
According to one of three citations released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the "open bottle of an alcoholic beverage" was discovered in the passenger's side of Romo's black Jeep during an inventory before it was towed.
Another citation said police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 on July 23 after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates interstate traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. Police said Romo questioned what a gore area was during the stop.
Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, booked and released. Court records show Romo was later cited for refusing "to take test for intoxication after arrest." He has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 21.
According to body camera footage released earlier this week, Romo told deputies he had been coming from a golf course and was on his way "to visit grandma and grandpa" when he was stopped.
#according
2 days ago
A blue-chip consulting giant is trading at a deep discount after a punishing year, forcing investors to decide if the market is offering a bargain or simply pricing in the inevitable.
How can IT consulting powerhouse that serves the world's biggest companies trade for nearly half the market's multiple? After a year that saw its stock fall 35% while the S&P 500 climbed, Accenture (ACN) now trades at just 13.6 times earnings, a steep discount to the S&P 500 median of 24.4. For bargain hunters, this raises the essential question: is this a rare opportunity to buy quality on sale, or is it a trap signaling a business in decline?
The business still generates significant cash.
On paper, Accenture's financial engine looks sound. The company's operating margin over the last twelve months is a healthy 15.8%, a figure that held steady from the year before. It converts sales into cash efficiently, with an operating cash flow margin of 18.0%. That translates to a free cash flow yield of 11.9%, a number that suggests the market price is well-covered by actual cash generation. These are not the vital signs of a deteriorating business. The one clear blemish is slower top-line growth; its 3-year average annual revenue growth of 4.8% trails the S&P 500 median of 7.8%.
The market is pricing in a slowdown.
#pricing
How can IT consulting powerhouse that serves the world's biggest companies trade for nearly half the market's multiple? After a year that saw its stock fall 35% while the S&P 500 climbed, Accenture (ACN) now trades at just 13.6 times earnings, a steep discount to the S&P 500 median of 24.4. For bargain hunters, this raises the essential question: is this a rare opportunity to buy quality on sale, or is it a trap signaling a business in decline?
The business still generates significant cash.
On paper, Accenture's financial engine looks sound. The company's operating margin over the last twelve months is a healthy 15.8%, a figure that held steady from the year before. It converts sales into cash efficiently, with an operating cash flow margin of 18.0%. That translates to a free cash flow yield of 11.9%, a number that suggests the market price is well-covered by actual cash generation. These are not the vital signs of a deteriorating business. The one clear blemish is slower top-line growth; its 3-year average annual revenue growth of 4.8% trails the S&P 500 median of 7.8%.
The market is pricing in a slowdown.
#pricing
2 days ago
Defending champion Alex de Minaur and second-seeded Ben Shelton were bounced out of the Washington Open on Friday as upsets marked the quarter-finals of the combined ATP and WTA event.
Top-seeded Aussie de Minaur was left to rue his missed chances in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss to 33rd-ranked American Brandon Nakashima.
Chile's 30th-ranked Alejandro Tabilo recovered an early break in the third set to beat US home favorite Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Women's top seed Jessica Pegula and third-seeded Naomi Osaka made it safely into the semi-finals, but second-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina was sent packing by rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala.
Nakashima, chasing his first ATP 500-level **** le, avenged a loss to de Minaur in last year's Washington quarter-finals and followed up a win over the Aussie at Queen's Club in London this year.
#minaur #nakashima
Top-seeded Aussie de Minaur was left to rue his missed chances in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 loss to 33rd-ranked American Brandon Nakashima.
Chile's 30th-ranked Alejandro Tabilo recovered an early break in the third set to beat US home favorite Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Women's top seed Jessica Pegula and third-seeded Naomi Osaka made it safely into the semi-finals, but second-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina was sent packing by rising Philippines star Alexandra Eala.
Nakashima, chasing his first ATP 500-level **** le, avenged a loss to de Minaur in last year's Washington quarter-finals and followed up a win over the Aussie at Queen's Club in London this year.
#minaur #nakashima
2 days ago
Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) — one of the most popular EV stocks on the market today — reported second-quarter earnings after market close on July 30.
Whether you're invested in Rivian or an EV competitor like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) or Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), you'll want to pay close attention to the key takeaways covered below.
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In fact, AI investors should also monitor Rivian's quarterly earnings announcement, as the company is currently transitioning from a conventional automaker to an AI-driven transportation company.
Here are the three biggest takeaways from Rivian's second-quarter earnings reveal.
#signal #company #market #second
Whether you're invested in Rivian or an EV competitor like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) or Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), you'll want to pay close attention to the key takeaways covered below.
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 »
In fact, AI investors should also monitor Rivian's quarterly earnings announcement, as the company is currently transitioning from a conventional automaker to an AI-driven transportation company.
Here are the three biggest takeaways from Rivian's second-quarter earnings reveal.
#signal #company #market #second
2 days ago
Wood Mackenzie now estimates that the global upstream oil and gas sector could generate $495 billion in free cash flow in 2026 if crude averages $90 per barrel, more than doubling its previous forecast based on a $60 oil price **** umption. The revision follows the sharp jump in crude prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, turning what had been expected to be another year of disciplined cash generation into one of the industry's most lucrative windfalls in recent years. Yet the gains will be concentrated among the world's largest producers, with the 49 national and international oil companies covered by Wood Mackenzie expected to capture $272 billion of the total.
Wood Mackenzie expects the conflict to reduce global oil production by at least 3%, with Iraq accounting for roughly 3 million barrels per day of lost output, while damage to infrastructure in Qatar is projected to cut global LNG supply by 2%. The stronger cash flow outlook does not alter the industry's longer-term production trajectory. Wood Mackenzie projects average production across the 155 upstream companies it tracks will fall 30% between 2030 and 2040, with more than 70 producers facing declines of more than 50% unless they make significant new investments.
However, WoodMac says energy companies are likely to maintain capital discipline despite the unexpected influx of cash, with capex budgets expected to largely remain flat while share buybacks are projected to decrease by 5% as boards prioritize balance sheet strength and deleveraging.
Related: War Sends Saudi Oil Output Down and Revenue Up
Meanwhile, energy companies are expected to continue to deploy the excess cash to purchase attractive oil and gas **** ets. Upstream M&A surged to a two-year high in the first half of the year, including Shell Plc's (NYSE:SHEL) $16 billion acquisition of ARC Resources, Devon's (NYSE:DVN) $25 billion merger with Coterra and Mitsubishi's (OTCPK:MSBHF) $7.5 billion purchase of Aethon. Dealmakers are increasingly prioritizing stable, low-cost regions and natural gas/LNG **** ets to ensure supply chain security.
#wood #mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie expects the conflict to reduce global oil production by at least 3%, with Iraq accounting for roughly 3 million barrels per day of lost output, while damage to infrastructure in Qatar is projected to cut global LNG supply by 2%. The stronger cash flow outlook does not alter the industry's longer-term production trajectory. Wood Mackenzie projects average production across the 155 upstream companies it tracks will fall 30% between 2030 and 2040, with more than 70 producers facing declines of more than 50% unless they make significant new investments.
However, WoodMac says energy companies are likely to maintain capital discipline despite the unexpected influx of cash, with capex budgets expected to largely remain flat while share buybacks are projected to decrease by 5% as boards prioritize balance sheet strength and deleveraging.
Related: War Sends Saudi Oil Output Down and Revenue Up
Meanwhile, energy companies are expected to continue to deploy the excess cash to purchase attractive oil and gas **** ets. Upstream M&A surged to a two-year high in the first half of the year, including Shell Plc's (NYSE:SHEL) $16 billion acquisition of ARC Resources, Devon's (NYSE:DVN) $25 billion merger with Coterra and Mitsubishi's (OTCPK:MSBHF) $7.5 billion purchase of Aethon. Dealmakers are increasingly prioritizing stable, low-cost regions and natural gas/LNG **** ets to ensure supply chain security.
#wood #mackenzie
2 days ago
In a recent article, Bleacher Report writer Alex Kay cited Patrick Mahomes' anticipated return from injury as a reason not to overlook the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.
"The 30-year-old did his best to keep an undermanned Chiefs squad afloat with his legs last year, but the addition of Kenneth Walker III in free agency will allow Mahomes to return to the pocket and thrive as a passer," said of Kansas City's potential for success with Mahomes under center. "With Mahomes again running an Andy Reid offensive system that remains one of football's most difficult to defend, it wouldn't be wise to bet against the Chiefs returning to the top of the AFC."
Mahomes' dominance over the AFC was briefly halted in 2025 after the two-time MVP suffered a serious knee injury that prematurely ended his season.
Now fully recovered and participating in practice at training camp, the former Texas Tech Red Raider is sure to have a chip on his shoulder when the 2026 regular season begins in September.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Here's why fans shouldn't overlook the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026
#mahomes #chiefs #kansas #overlook
"The 30-year-old did his best to keep an undermanned Chiefs squad afloat with his legs last year, but the addition of Kenneth Walker III in free agency will allow Mahomes to return to the pocket and thrive as a passer," said of Kansas City's potential for success with Mahomes under center. "With Mahomes again running an Andy Reid offensive system that remains one of football's most difficult to defend, it wouldn't be wise to bet against the Chiefs returning to the top of the AFC."
Mahomes' dominance over the AFC was briefly halted in 2025 after the two-time MVP suffered a serious knee injury that prematurely ended his season.
Now fully recovered and participating in practice at training camp, the former Texas Tech Red Raider is sure to have a chip on his shoulder when the 2026 regular season begins in September.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Here's why fans shouldn't overlook the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026
#mahomes #chiefs #kansas #overlook
