6 hours ago
Nico O'Reilly is excited about the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City as our Premier League season gets underway this weekend.
Maresca will take charge of his first top-flight game for City on Sunday with a 14:00 (UK) clash against Bournemouth at the Etihad.
O'Reilly can't wait for the 2026/27 top-flight campaign to begin under the Italian and is in determined mood.
"We're excited for it; we're excited for the challenge," he said.
"Enzo is a great manager, and he has his philosophies and we're learning them.
#excited #enzo #flight #premier
Maresca will take charge of his first top-flight game for City on Sunday with a 14:00 (UK) clash against Bournemouth at the Etihad.
O'Reilly can't wait for the 2026/27 top-flight campaign to begin under the Italian and is in determined mood.
"We're excited for it; we're excited for the challenge," he said.
"Enzo is a great manager, and he has his philosophies and we're learning them.
#excited #enzo #flight #premier
9 hours ago
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley: "What I would say is we've obviously come here with a game plan, but we didn't carry out any part of it to be honest. But what was very apparent in our performance was the grit and determination that your supporters are generally so proud of.
"I'm immensely proud of this group of players, but in terms of what we set out to do, no. Derby games are never won on tactical detail, they're won on spirit and determination and I think we had than in abundance today.
"Sometimes winning away from home is being comfortable with the uncomfortable and we did that at times today. It was no tactical detail that won us the game today, it was a group of players that were determined not to lose that derby and I couldn't be prouder of the players.
"What's most pleasing is that the three games have been incredibly difficult games, but there's a spirit about us, a togetherness about us just now that is serving us well.
"We have to remember we're only three games into it, but I know a derby game is very important for momentum, the feel-good factor and very important for supporters, so I'm a very proud manager tonight."
#proud #tactical
"I'm immensely proud of this group of players, but in terms of what we set out to do, no. Derby games are never won on tactical detail, they're won on spirit and determination and I think we had than in abundance today.
"Sometimes winning away from home is being comfortable with the uncomfortable and we did that at times today. It was no tactical detail that won us the game today, it was a group of players that were determined not to lose that derby and I couldn't be prouder of the players.
"What's most pleasing is that the three games have been incredibly difficult games, but there's a spirit about us, a togetherness about us just now that is serving us well.
"We have to remember we're only three games into it, but I know a derby game is very important for momentum, the feel-good factor and very important for supporters, so I'm a very proud manager tonight."
#proud #tactical
13 hours ago
Liverpool appear determined to test Brighton and Hove Albion again over Yankuba Minteh, with the winger emerging as a significant target during the closing stages of the summer transfer window.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are expected to return with another offer after Brighton rejected bids of £50million and £60million for the 22-year-old. The Seagulls are believed to value Minteh at more than £70million, leaving Liverpool with a decision over how far they are prepared to push negotiations.
There is little mystery surrounding the motivation. Liverpool require attacking reinforcements, particularly following Mohamed Salah's departure, and Andoni Iraola has publicly acknowledged that he would like more options.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener, Iraola explained the difficulties created by starting the season while the transfer window remains open.
"As a manager, this is an easy one for me. I wanted the players for the first day on 13 July – everyone here and all the positions doubled with top-level players," said Iraola.
#Liverpool #iraola #players #albion
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are expected to return with another offer after Brighton rejected bids of £50million and £60million for the 22-year-old. The Seagulls are believed to value Minteh at more than £70million, leaving Liverpool with a decision over how far they are prepared to push negotiations.
There is little mystery surrounding the motivation. Liverpool require attacking reinforcements, particularly following Mohamed Salah's departure, and Andoni Iraola has publicly acknowledged that he would like more options.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener, Iraola explained the difficulties created by starting the season while the transfer window remains open.
"As a manager, this is an easy one for me. I wanted the players for the first day on 13 July – everyone here and all the positions doubled with top-level players," said Iraola.
#Liverpool #iraola #players #albion
14 hours ago
A newly obtained police report is providing more detail about the scene where The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth was found dead on Aug. 11. The 44-year-old reality TV veteran was discovered in the bathroom of his Grand Forks, North Dakota, apartment after residents downstairs reported water leaking through their ceiling.
According to Page Six, which obtained a Grand Forks Police Department case report, Duckworth's body was found against the bathroom door while water from an overflowing bathtub was reaching the apartment below. The person who called for help reportedly tried to get the water shut off and was unable to determine whether Duckworth was alive.
TMZ reported that investigators found no outward signs of trauma, including gunshot or stab wounds, and that the preliminary investigation did not point to homicide.
Duckworth's official cause of death remains undetermined while authorities await final forensic findings. Police have said there were no apparent signs of foul play or other circumstances at the scene suggesting a suspicious death.
Police were called to Duckworth's apartment at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 after downstairs residents noticed water coming through their ceiling.
#police #found #grand #obtained
According to Page Six, which obtained a Grand Forks Police Department case report, Duckworth's body was found against the bathroom door while water from an overflowing bathtub was reaching the apartment below. The person who called for help reportedly tried to get the water shut off and was unable to determine whether Duckworth was alive.
TMZ reported that investigators found no outward signs of trauma, including gunshot or stab wounds, and that the preliminary investigation did not point to homicide.
Duckworth's official cause of death remains undetermined while authorities await final forensic findings. Police have said there were no apparent signs of foul play or other circumstances at the scene suggesting a suspicious death.
Police were called to Duckworth's apartment at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 after downstairs residents noticed water coming through their ceiling.
#police #found #grand #obtained
15 hours ago
This week began on a sad note. On Sunday, August 16, actress Hayden Panettiere passed away at the age of 36. Many former co-stars have spoken out about her passing, which came a few months after the release of her memoir. In addition, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced plans to move back to the U.K., drawing mixed reactions. There have been a few more updates in the political world, and The Blast has exclusives ranging from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" to a legal expert weighing in on the "completely different" strategy playing out in the Tupac murder trial. Check out the latest news and updates in another edition of The Weekly Blast.
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA
Best known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville," and the "Scream" movie franchise, many fans took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved actress, who was open with her struggles with mental health and addiction.
A doctor once warned her that she could be "dead within five years" if she didn't get her drinking under control, but she was determined to "leave the world" a better place in final remarks made before her sudden death.
According to the autopsy report, no signs of trauma were found that would have contributed to her death, although 911 dispatch audio said a female was in "cardiac arrest." The dispatch audio reportedly referenced a possible overdose.
#august
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA
Best known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville," and the "Scream" movie franchise, many fans took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved actress, who was open with her struggles with mental health and addiction.
A doctor once warned her that she could be "dead within five years" if she didn't get her drinking under control, but she was determined to "leave the world" a better place in final remarks made before her sudden death.
According to the autopsy report, no signs of trauma were found that would have contributed to her death, although 911 dispatch audio said a female was in "cardiac arrest." The dispatch audio reportedly referenced a possible overdose.
#august
16 hours ago
Our Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga Tactical Previews series continues with a look at VfB Stuttgart. Oh, Stuttgart. You adorable little red-striped menace. There was a time, not particularly long ago, when the author could approach the VfB section of these previews with a reassuringly familiar collection of questions. Who left? Who needs replacing? How much of Sebastian Hoeneß' latest carefully constructed football machine has the transfer market carried away in several large sacks? Last summer, amid approximately 546,789 Nick Woltemade stories and enough aborted transfer sagas to shorten one's life expectancy, the author eventually concluded that Stuttgart possessed a talented upper-table side but were "plainly NOT ***** le contenders". They responded by finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League again. So much for that.
Perhaps one should simply accept what Stuttgart have become. Hoeneß took over a relegation candidate in 2023 and somehow turned the whole operation into one of German football's most reliably entertaining success stories. The Pokal arrived. European football kept arriving. Champions League qualification has now arrived twice. At some point, the cute little comeback story stopped being cute because it kept happening. Unfortunately for everyone else, the club itself remains rather adorable. It helps that Stuttgart possess Deniz Undav, German football's resident clown prince and a man apparently determined to turn every mixed-zone interview into open-mic night. Keep him forever. Always give him a microphone afterward.
In previous summers, Hoeneß' principal task was figuring out how to replace what success had taken away. This time, most of the good stuff is still sitting right there in front of him. The largest tactical problem currently confronting the coach may simply be explaining to several very good professional footballers why eleven remains the maximum number permitted on the pitch. How terribly sad for him.
The author shall now inspect Hoeneß' overflowing toy box and attempt to work out how all the pieces fit.
The pleasant novelty here is that the personnel section does not begin with an autopsy. Stuttgart have retained the spine, secured Undav, and then spent aggressively to make an already strong squad even deeper. That does not mean the summer has been simple. Nübel's departure creates a goalkeeper succession, Pejcinovic and Sauer immediately alter attacking hierarchies, Prömel places pressure on the captain, and late interest in Demirovic and El Khannouss threatens to complicate what otherwise looks like unusually tidy work. Before Hoeneß can begin solving his luxury problems on the pitch, it is worth establishing exactly how many of them the transfer market has created.
#german #author #transfer
Perhaps one should simply accept what Stuttgart have become. Hoeneß took over a relegation candidate in 2023 and somehow turned the whole operation into one of German football's most reliably entertaining success stories. The Pokal arrived. European football kept arriving. Champions League qualification has now arrived twice. At some point, the cute little comeback story stopped being cute because it kept happening. Unfortunately for everyone else, the club itself remains rather adorable. It helps that Stuttgart possess Deniz Undav, German football's resident clown prince and a man apparently determined to turn every mixed-zone interview into open-mic night. Keep him forever. Always give him a microphone afterward.
In previous summers, Hoeneß' principal task was figuring out how to replace what success had taken away. This time, most of the good stuff is still sitting right there in front of him. The largest tactical problem currently confronting the coach may simply be explaining to several very good professional footballers why eleven remains the maximum number permitted on the pitch. How terribly sad for him.
The author shall now inspect Hoeneß' overflowing toy box and attempt to work out how all the pieces fit.
The pleasant novelty here is that the personnel section does not begin with an autopsy. Stuttgart have retained the spine, secured Undav, and then spent aggressively to make an already strong squad even deeper. That does not mean the summer has been simple. Nübel's departure creates a goalkeeper succession, Pejcinovic and Sauer immediately alter attacking hierarchies, Prömel places pressure on the captain, and late interest in Demirovic and El Khannouss threatens to complicate what otherwise looks like unusually tidy work. Before Hoeneß can begin solving his luxury problems on the pitch, it is worth establishing exactly how many of them the transfer market has created.
#german #author #transfer
1 day ago
There have only been two teams in the history of the ****** ociated Press preseason poll (dating back to 1950) that have gone wire to wire as the No. 1 team in the country from the preseason to ultimately winning the national championship. As we enter the 2026 season, Ohio State becomes the next team with that opportunity.
Ohio State enters the season as the top-ranked team in the preseason AP Poll -- a ranking that no team really cares to have. It's the one at the end of the season that matters most. The Buckeyes were able to reach that pinnacle back in 2024 and are looking to make their way back to the top of the mountain this year.
Whether or not it's wire-to-wire is to be determined. But according to former Florida State quarterback and current college football ****** yst EJ Manuel, he believes Ohio State can do it this season.
"Well, my bold prediction is Julian Sayin, the Ohio State quarterback, will lead his team to a national ****** le, wire-to-wire as the number one team in the country," Manuel said on ESPN's Get Up. "When reading this poll, think about some of the games they have on the road at Texas, at Iowa, at Indiana, at USC. I think Ohio State can win them all."
The Buckeyes, who not only play at Texas in Week 2, will be tested each and every week in the Big Ten. With one of the most difficult schedules in the country, four of Ohio State's five road games are going to be against preseason top-25 opponents. That's no easy task to come out of each week unscathed.
#ohio #wire #team
Ohio State enters the season as the top-ranked team in the preseason AP Poll -- a ranking that no team really cares to have. It's the one at the end of the season that matters most. The Buckeyes were able to reach that pinnacle back in 2024 and are looking to make their way back to the top of the mountain this year.
Whether or not it's wire-to-wire is to be determined. But according to former Florida State quarterback and current college football ****** yst EJ Manuel, he believes Ohio State can do it this season.
"Well, my bold prediction is Julian Sayin, the Ohio State quarterback, will lead his team to a national ****** le, wire-to-wire as the number one team in the country," Manuel said on ESPN's Get Up. "When reading this poll, think about some of the games they have on the road at Texas, at Iowa, at Indiana, at USC. I think Ohio State can win them all."
The Buckeyes, who not only play at Texas in Week 2, will be tested each and every week in the Big Ten. With one of the most difficult schedules in the country, four of Ohio State's five road games are going to be against preseason top-25 opponents. That's no easy task to come out of each week unscathed.
#ohio #wire #team
1 day ago
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance.
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
1 day ago
It's shaping up to be an expensive week for Prince Harry.
Just as the duke, ****** ss Meghan and their children prepare to move from California back to Britain, a judge has ordered Harry, Elton John and a handful of other claimants to pay almost $ 13 million to ****** ociated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail, MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday.
An initial payment of $13 million (£9,544,355) toward ANL's legal costs must be made by 4 p.m. on Aug. 28, the judge ruled on Friday. This is just the first round of legal costs. The final figure will be determined at a later hearing.
The judge has not enforced a cap on the total costs Harry and the other claimants may face.
The group of seven lost their lawsuit against the publisher last month after alleging that the publications unlawfully gathered information for their reporting. Supposed privacy breaches include voicemail interception, phone hacking and obtaining personal information through deception.
#judge #information #prince
Just as the duke, ****** ss Meghan and their children prepare to move from California back to Britain, a judge has ordered Harry, Elton John and a handful of other claimants to pay almost $ 13 million to ****** ociated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail, MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday.
An initial payment of $13 million (£9,544,355) toward ANL's legal costs must be made by 4 p.m. on Aug. 28, the judge ruled on Friday. This is just the first round of legal costs. The final figure will be determined at a later hearing.
The judge has not enforced a cap on the total costs Harry and the other claimants may face.
The group of seven lost their lawsuit against the publisher last month after alleging that the publications unlawfully gathered information for their reporting. Supposed privacy breaches include voicemail interception, phone hacking and obtaining personal information through deception.
#judge #information #prince
2 days ago
Prince Harry and his fellow claimants must make an interim payment of $13 million after losing their legal case against the publishers of the Daily Mail
In July, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley —failed to prove that publications had engaged in illegal information gathering
The court has not determined how much of the legal costs the claimants must ultimately pay
The initial costs have been revealed after Prince Harry and his fellow claimants lost a legal case against a U.K. publisher.
On July 7, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Simon Hughes, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Jude Law's ex-wife, Sadie Frost — had lost their case against ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, failing to prove that the publications had engaged in illegal information gathering. ANL strongly denied the claims.
#Legal
In July, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley —failed to prove that publications had engaged in illegal information gathering
The court has not determined how much of the legal costs the claimants must ultimately pay
The initial costs have been revealed after Prince Harry and his fellow claimants lost a legal case against a U.K. publisher.
On July 7, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Simon Hughes, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Jude Law's ex-wife, Sadie Frost — had lost their case against ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, failing to prove that the publications had engaged in illegal information gathering. ANL strongly denied the claims.
#Legal
2 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters after practice on Thursday at Missouri Western State University. He shared his biggest takeaways from this year's training camp.
"Yeah, I'll tell you, they worked. They worked hard, and I appreciated that. I thought we made progress. I mentioned before, I think it's the young guys that you're really looking at here. We have a number of them, and how they've progressed and continue to progress will be a big part of how this team does," said Reid. So, I appreciate the way they went about their business. You have examples like (Travis) Kelce; he's the oldest guy on the team and came out every day and worked to where you had to yank him out of there to give him a breather. Then Pat (Mahomes) doing what he did with his knee and didn't miss a day, and Chris Jones, (Nick) Bolton, you have leadership like that; that's important. And the guys, I thought, followed right along with them."
The Chiefs veterans were determined throughout the training camp session to be prepared and ready for the start of the new season after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Reid also praised the new rookie class for contributing to the camp's success.
"You could take that rookie class and look at them. They all, I thought, had their day, and they've added some consistency to their game," said Reid. "We always talk about stacking days and improving every day and find one thing you can work on to get better at all those. All the same, I thought they handled that and tried to do that. So, you could take that whole class there, and I'd give them a thumbs up on how they went about their business."
Rookies Cyrus Allen and Kahlil Benson were often mentioned for their standout moments, helping their upward trajectory on the depth chart. The Chiefs return to normal practices at the team facility, and the final two preseason games will help determine the 53-man roster.
#chiefs #team
"Yeah, I'll tell you, they worked. They worked hard, and I appreciated that. I thought we made progress. I mentioned before, I think it's the young guys that you're really looking at here. We have a number of them, and how they've progressed and continue to progress will be a big part of how this team does," said Reid. So, I appreciate the way they went about their business. You have examples like (Travis) Kelce; he's the oldest guy on the team and came out every day and worked to where you had to yank him out of there to give him a breather. Then Pat (Mahomes) doing what he did with his knee and didn't miss a day, and Chris Jones, (Nick) Bolton, you have leadership like that; that's important. And the guys, I thought, followed right along with them."
The Chiefs veterans were determined throughout the training camp session to be prepared and ready for the start of the new season after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Reid also praised the new rookie class for contributing to the camp's success.
"You could take that rookie class and look at them. They all, I thought, had their day, and they've added some consistency to their game," said Reid. "We always talk about stacking days and improving every day and find one thing you can work on to get better at all those. All the same, I thought they handled that and tried to do that. So, you could take that whole class there, and I'd give them a thumbs up on how they went about their business."
Rookies Cyrus Allen and Kahlil Benson were often mentioned for their standout moments, helping their upward trajectory on the depth chart. The Chiefs return to normal practices at the team facility, and the final two preseason games will help determine the 53-man roster.
#chiefs #team
2 days ago
Hayden Panettiere's death investigation has taken a new turn as the Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the ongoing probe.
The Heroes and Nashville actress died August 16 at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, just days before her 37th birthday. Her official cause and manner of death have not been determined.
According to People, a source confirmed that the DEA is now ***** isting with the investigation. The Greenville City Police Department remains the lead investigative agency.
Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence, and emergency responders attempted to revive her after finding her in cardiac arrest. An autopsy did not reveal any trauma that contributed to her death, while toxicology results are still pending. The coroner previously said those results could take up to eight weeks.
A Panettiere representative also addressed the DEA's involvement in a statement to ABC News.
#results #enforcement
The Heroes and Nashville actress died August 16 at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, just days before her 37th birthday. Her official cause and manner of death have not been determined.
According to People, a source confirmed that the DEA is now ***** isting with the investigation. The Greenville City Police Department remains the lead investigative agency.
Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence, and emergency responders attempted to revive her after finding her in cardiac arrest. An autopsy did not reveal any trauma that contributed to her death, while toxicology results are still pending. The coroner previously said those results could take up to eight weeks.
A Panettiere representative also addressed the DEA's involvement in a statement to ABC News.
#results #enforcement
2 days ago
An Alabama jury determined on Thursday, August 20 that former Alabama men's basketball player Kai Spears was defamed by The New York Times for an article that inaccurately linked him to the scene of a fatal shooting. As part of the ruling, which came after five hours of deliberation and two weeks of testimony in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Spears was awarded $9.25 million in damages. In March 2023, the newspaper reported that Spears, a walk-on that season for the top-ranked Crimson Tide, was in the passenger seat of former Alabama star and current Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller's car during the deadly shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa. It was later revealed that the passenger in the car was a team manager, not Spears.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: An Alabama jury determined on Thursday, August 20 that …
#determined #former #shooting
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: An Alabama jury determined on Thursday, August 20 that …
#determined #former #shooting
2 days ago
Manchester City signed Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window. Guehi made an immediate impact for Pep Guardiola's side last season and quickly established himself as a valuable piece of Manchester City's defence. Marc Guehi was a late arrival for Manchester City's preseason after his efforts for England at this summer's World Cup. Heading into the 2026-27 season, Guehi's leadership and composure loom as important components of Enzo Maresca's side.
It isn't a stretch to say barely any Manchester City players covered themselves in glory against **** nal in City's 3-0 defeat to **** nal in the FA Community Shield. Enzo Maresca's side looked short of a gallop against an **** nal side that looked determined to send a message. Marc Guehi came on for 37 minutes in the second half and he was by far and away City's best performing defender on the day. Guehi's performance against **** nal isn't the reason why he will be so important for Enzo Maresca. It was just further proof of this.
Marc Guehi is a leader as he was Crystal Palace's captain before he signed for Manchester City. City do need new leaders to emerge in the Enzo Maresca era. Guehi should be one of those despite the fact he has only been at City for less than a year. Marc Guehi isn't a demonstrative figure like Ruben Dias but his quiet manner of leadership should be important to his team.
At the back, and on the ball, Guehi offers the composure that Manchester City need. Abdukodir Khusanov is a better player with Guehi alongside him. The England international is a calming influence in Manchester City's defence. That will be a quality that Enzo Maresca will need to tap into. If you were drawing up Manchester City's best defence, Marc Guehi should be starting in it.
Marc Guehi offers attributes that the Manchester City defence. He is a proven quality centre-back and his composure and leadership will be vital for his team. Guehi looms as a crucial component of Enzo Maresca's side and it is likely that will start to reveal itself as soon as the 2026-27 season begins.
#arsenal #season
It isn't a stretch to say barely any Manchester City players covered themselves in glory against **** nal in City's 3-0 defeat to **** nal in the FA Community Shield. Enzo Maresca's side looked short of a gallop against an **** nal side that looked determined to send a message. Marc Guehi came on for 37 minutes in the second half and he was by far and away City's best performing defender on the day. Guehi's performance against **** nal isn't the reason why he will be so important for Enzo Maresca. It was just further proof of this.
Marc Guehi is a leader as he was Crystal Palace's captain before he signed for Manchester City. City do need new leaders to emerge in the Enzo Maresca era. Guehi should be one of those despite the fact he has only been at City for less than a year. Marc Guehi isn't a demonstrative figure like Ruben Dias but his quiet manner of leadership should be important to his team.
At the back, and on the ball, Guehi offers the composure that Manchester City need. Abdukodir Khusanov is a better player with Guehi alongside him. The England international is a calming influence in Manchester City's defence. That will be a quality that Enzo Maresca will need to tap into. If you were drawing up Manchester City's best defence, Marc Guehi should be starting in it.
Marc Guehi offers attributes that the Manchester City defence. He is a proven quality centre-back and his composure and leadership will be vital for his team. Guehi looms as a crucial component of Enzo Maresca's side and it is likely that will start to reveal itself as soon as the 2026-27 season begins.
#arsenal #season
2 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) repurchased no stock at all in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, it spent $235 million. In the second quarter, it spent about $4.5 billion, roughly 19 times as much in three months.
At most companies, a repurchase is a routine capital return. At Berkshire Hathaway, it is a published opinion about price. The standing program, as described in the Q2 10-Q, permits repurchases "any time that Berkshire's Chief Executive Officer, after consultation with the Chairman of the Board, believes that the repurchase price is below Berkshire's intrinsic value, conservatively determined." Note the construction. Warren Buffett stepped down as chief executive on Jan. 1 and remains chairman; the filing now vests the decision in the CEO and gives the chairman a consultation. This is Greg Abel's call, and it is the first loud one he has made.
Barron Trump, 20, Now Worth $150 Million — More Than Mom, Melania — From Crypto And $39 Energy Drink
Billionaire Michael Saylor Warns Against Buying a House Because 'Every 36 Years You Actually Pay the Cost of the House in Tax to the Government'
QQQ Just 'Gamma Flipped' as Market Makers Were Forced to Sell. Here's What Our Top Chart Expert is Tracking Next.
#first
At most companies, a repurchase is a routine capital return. At Berkshire Hathaway, it is a published opinion about price. The standing program, as described in the Q2 10-Q, permits repurchases "any time that Berkshire's Chief Executive Officer, after consultation with the Chairman of the Board, believes that the repurchase price is below Berkshire's intrinsic value, conservatively determined." Note the construction. Warren Buffett stepped down as chief executive on Jan. 1 and remains chairman; the filing now vests the decision in the CEO and gives the chairman a consultation. This is Greg Abel's call, and it is the first loud one he has made.
Barron Trump, 20, Now Worth $150 Million — More Than Mom, Melania — From Crypto And $39 Energy Drink
Billionaire Michael Saylor Warns Against Buying a House Because 'Every 36 Years You Actually Pay the Cost of the House in Tax to the Government'
QQQ Just 'Gamma Flipped' as Market Makers Were Forced to Sell. Here's What Our Top Chart Expert is Tracking Next.
#first
2 days ago
An Alabama jury determined on Thursday, August 20 that former Alabama men's basketball player Kai Spears was defamed by The New York Times for an article that inaccurately linked him to the scene of a fatal shooting.
As part of the ruling, which came after five hours of deliberation and two weeks of testimony in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Spears was awarded $9.25 million in damages.
In March 2023, the newspaper reported that Spears, a walk-on that season for the top-ranked Crimson Tide, was in the passenger seat of former Alabama star and current Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller's car during the deadly shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa. It was later revealed that the passenger in the car was a team manager, not Spears.
REQUIRED READING: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey voices objections to pro athletes returning to college
Spears filed a lawsuit against the outlet for defamation and "false light" invasion of privacy, claiming it caused him emotional distress for linking his name to a high-profile murder. The Times later issued a correction and added an editor's note following Spears' lawsuit.
#later
As part of the ruling, which came after five hours of deliberation and two weeks of testimony in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Spears was awarded $9.25 million in damages.
In March 2023, the newspaper reported that Spears, a walk-on that season for the top-ranked Crimson Tide, was in the passenger seat of former Alabama star and current Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller's car during the deadly shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa. It was later revealed that the passenger in the car was a team manager, not Spears.
REQUIRED READING: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey voices objections to pro athletes returning to college
Spears filed a lawsuit against the outlet for defamation and "false light" invasion of privacy, claiming it caused him emotional distress for linking his name to a high-profile murder. The Times later issued a correction and added an editor's note following Spears' lawsuit.
#later
2 days ago
NBA star Anthony Edwards is now on the hook for $14K a month in child support to his ex, Alexandria Descroches, and the money is for a kid he claims he's never even met. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the amount was determined based on the Minnesota Timberwolves guard's monthly income of nearly $4.8 million ... and the figure represents a massive increase over the baseline amount of around $3,200 per month. Alexandria was asking for a higher amount in child support.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Anthony Edwards is now on the hook for $14K a month in …
#month #anthony #support
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Anthony Edwards is now on the hook for $14K a month in …
#month #anthony #support
3 days ago
NEW DELHI: The last time Qamran Iqbal played competitive cricket, it took him nearly 2,800 kms and a frantic 15 hours to get there. Called up at short notice, the 24-year-old endured a chaotic journey that has stayed with him ever since. This time, though, there is no last-minute scramble. Iqbal arrived at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) four days before the Duleep Trophy, giving himself time to settle in and prepare for the challenge ahead.
READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE | 'Redemption? No. It was a responsibility': BCCI president Mithun Manhas opens up on J&K's rise
Iqbal is one of six members of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side picked for North Zone, and they will open their campaign against West Zone from Sunday. "My last Bengaluru trip was something else," Iqbal tells TimesofIndia.com.
Six months ago, on February 23, a day before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal was relaxing at his home in Srinagar when, around 3 pm, his phone rang. Jammu and Kashmir needed him in Hubballi, nearly 2,800 kms away, after opener Shubham Khajuria was ruled out with an injury.
The 24-year-old immediately embarked on a cross-country journey, arriving at the venue barely an hour before the toss. Less than 24 hours after receiving the call-up, Qamran produced the innings of his life, scoring an unbeaten 160 in the second innings to steer Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy ******* le, defeating Karnataka on the basis of the first-innings lead.
"Everything happened suddenly," he says.
"I left Srinagar that same night. I took a late-night flight and travelled through Delhi and Mumbai before reaching Hubballi. I arrived around 8 in the morning on match day and went almost straight to the ground. A day earlier, I was somewhere else and suddenly I was playing a Ranji Trophy final. It felt a little strange.
"I wasn't feeling pressure as such, but there was some travel fatigue. Still, it was fine because everyone in the team contributed. It was truly a team effort, and that's why we won. It was a dream come true for the entire team. Winning the Ranji Trophy was a special feeling for everyone ******* ociated with Jammu and Kashmir cricket. It felt really good," he continues.
The youngster, who once opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal for India Under-19, cherishes the Ranji Trophy triumph but insists it is only the beginning. Having been named in North Zone's 15-member Duleep Trophy squad, he is determined to achieve bigger things.
"I want to achieve a lot more in my cricket career. Winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time made me very proud, and I was happy that I could contribute to the team's success. But this is only the beginning. I want to achieve much more," he says.
Earlier this year, Aqib Nabi, in an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, spoke about how the arrival of P. Krishnakumar as bowling coach helped transform his bowling. Qamran also credits the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket ******* ociation management,
READ ALSO: EXCLUSIVE | 'Redemption? No. It was a responsibility': BCCI president Mithun Manhas opens up on J&K's rise
Iqbal is one of six members of Jammu & Kashmir's Ranji Trophy-winning side picked for North Zone, and they will open their campaign against West Zone from Sunday. "My last Bengaluru trip was something else," Iqbal tells TimesofIndia.com.
Six months ago, on February 23, a day before the Ranji Trophy final, Qamran Iqbal was relaxing at his home in Srinagar when, around 3 pm, his phone rang. Jammu and Kashmir needed him in Hubballi, nearly 2,800 kms away, after opener Shubham Khajuria was ruled out with an injury.
The 24-year-old immediately embarked on a cross-country journey, arriving at the venue barely an hour before the toss. Less than 24 hours after receiving the call-up, Qamran produced the innings of his life, scoring an unbeaten 160 in the second innings to steer Jammu and Kashmir to their maiden Ranji Trophy ******* le, defeating Karnataka on the basis of the first-innings lead.
"Everything happened suddenly," he says.
"I left Srinagar that same night. I took a late-night flight and travelled through Delhi and Mumbai before reaching Hubballi. I arrived around 8 in the morning on match day and went almost straight to the ground. A day earlier, I was somewhere else and suddenly I was playing a Ranji Trophy final. It felt a little strange.
"I wasn't feeling pressure as such, but there was some travel fatigue. Still, it was fine because everyone in the team contributed. It was truly a team effort, and that's why we won. It was a dream come true for the entire team. Winning the Ranji Trophy was a special feeling for everyone ******* ociated with Jammu and Kashmir cricket. It felt really good," he continues.
The youngster, who once opened the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal for India Under-19, cherishes the Ranji Trophy triumph but insists it is only the beginning. Having been named in North Zone's 15-member Duleep Trophy squad, he is determined to achieve bigger things.
"I want to achieve a lot more in my cricket career. Winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time made me very proud, and I was happy that I could contribute to the team's success. But this is only the beginning. I want to achieve much more," he says.
Earlier this year, Aqib Nabi, in an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, spoke about how the arrival of P. Krishnakumar as bowling coach helped transform his bowling. Qamran also credits the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket ******* ociation management,
3 days ago
BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has said Brighton will "probably be looking for £70m" for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is set to join Manchester United..
"There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester.
"Probably an indication of that is the fact that he seems to have agreed personal terms a long time ago. It's more a case of coming up with the right fee. It did feel like his form dropped a little bit when the interest came in and maybe his head was distracted, he is still quite a young man so that may have been inevitable.
"It's all about whether the price is right when it comes to Brighton and selling their best **** ets.
"£70m would probably be where they are looking for. Brighton never actually name a figure at all. They will have a figure in mind but they will not divulge it. Until that figure is met, they will not sell. That price may have dropped over the last year or so depending on his form but I think they will be looking for something around the £70m mark."
#manchester #figure #baleba #terms
"There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester.
"Probably an indication of that is the fact that he seems to have agreed personal terms a long time ago. It's more a case of coming up with the right fee. It did feel like his form dropped a little bit when the interest came in and maybe his head was distracted, he is still quite a young man so that may have been inevitable.
"It's all about whether the price is right when it comes to Brighton and selling their best **** ets.
"£70m would probably be where they are looking for. Brighton never actually name a figure at all. They will have a figure in mind but they will not divulge it. Until that figure is met, they will not sell. That price may have dropped over the last year or so depending on his form but I think they will be looking for something around the £70m mark."
#manchester #figure #baleba #terms
3 days ago
The U.S. subsidiary of France-based contract logistics provider ID Logistics Group SA has agreed to pay $2.36 million to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration during the Covid crisis for which it was not eligible.
ID Logistics US submitted an application for a PPP loan certifying that, together with its affiliates, it had fewer than 500 employees when it actually had more than 500 employees and, therefore, was not eligible for the loan, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced on Tuesday.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in 2020 provided forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and other expenses through the Paycheck Protection Program. PPP loans were guaranteed by the SBA and, if the loan proceeds were used for eligible expenses, the SBA would forgive the loan balance and accrued interest.
To obtain a PPP loan, a qualifying business had to submit a PPP loan application to an authorized lender. Whether an applicant qualified as a small business was determined, in part, by ******* sing the number of employees of the business, including any domestic and foreign affiliates.
The fraudulent loan application was flagged for authorities by a whistleblower, who will receive $236,200 from the settlement, according to the Department of Justice.
#business #small #eligible
ID Logistics US submitted an application for a PPP loan certifying that, together with its affiliates, it had fewer than 500 employees when it actually had more than 500 employees and, therefore, was not eligible for the loan, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced on Tuesday.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in 2020 provided forgivable loans to small businesses for job retention and other expenses through the Paycheck Protection Program. PPP loans were guaranteed by the SBA and, if the loan proceeds were used for eligible expenses, the SBA would forgive the loan balance and accrued interest.
To obtain a PPP loan, a qualifying business had to submit a PPP loan application to an authorized lender. Whether an applicant qualified as a small business was determined, in part, by ******* sing the number of employees of the business, including any domestic and foreign affiliates.
The fraudulent loan application was flagged for authorities by a whistleblower, who will receive $236,200 from the settlement, according to the Department of Justice.
#business #small #eligible
4 days ago
Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure.
There were only minor shifts in mortgage rates and loan pricing this week. The Yahoo Finance weekly survey ranks lenders by the lowest annual percentage rate (APR), which includes lender fees. Read on to see the 10 lenders with the lowest rates this week.
See our top picks for mortgage lenders for first-time home buyers.
Here are the 10 mortgage lenders with the best interest rates this week, as determined by our survey of the lowest mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed-rate conventional loans. The following numbers are each lender's annual percentage rate (APR).
Navy Federal Credit Union: 6.280%
#mortgage #lenders #rate #advertiser
There were only minor shifts in mortgage rates and loan pricing this week. The Yahoo Finance weekly survey ranks lenders by the lowest annual percentage rate (APR), which includes lender fees. Read on to see the 10 lenders with the lowest rates this week.
See our top picks for mortgage lenders for first-time home buyers.
Here are the 10 mortgage lenders with the best interest rates this week, as determined by our survey of the lowest mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed-rate conventional loans. The following numbers are each lender's annual percentage rate (APR).
Navy Federal Credit Union: 6.280%
#mortgage #lenders #rate #advertiser
4 days ago
Just weeks before her tragic death at the age of 36, Hayden Panettiere was using her voice to fight for a cause that had been close to her heart for almost two decades.
The Heroes and Nashville actress filmed a powerful campaign for animal rights organization PETA calling for an end to keeping dolphins in captivity, with the organization releasing the poignant footage following her death on Sunday, August 16.
Hayden's representative confirmed her death to **** O!, with her family remembering her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her". Her cause of death has not yet been determined and the investigation remains ongoing.
Hayden was a passionate activist for animal rights (@ Instagram)
Now, PETA has revealed one of the actress's final projects, describing the campaign as her "last act of kindness" and paying tribute to a woman whose commitment to protecting animals stretched back to her teenage years.
#campaign #rights #panettiere
The Heroes and Nashville actress filmed a powerful campaign for animal rights organization PETA calling for an end to keeping dolphins in captivity, with the organization releasing the poignant footage following her death on Sunday, August 16.
Hayden's representative confirmed her death to **** O!, with her family remembering her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her". Her cause of death has not yet been determined and the investigation remains ongoing.
Hayden was a passionate activist for animal rights (@ Instagram)
Now, PETA has revealed one of the actress's final projects, describing the campaign as her "last act of kindness" and paying tribute to a woman whose commitment to protecting animals stretched back to her teenage years.
#campaign #rights #panettiere
4 days ago
Miami running back Jordan Lyle was estimated to be driving 130 mph while attempting to flee a traffic stop in South Florida last month, according to a probable cause affidavit released on Tuesday, via the Miami Herald.
Lyle was arrested last week on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding law enforcement, each of which are felony complaints in Florida. He is also facing a misdemeanor complaint of reckless driving.
He turned himself into the Sunrise Police Department on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued. He was then released on bond that same day.
According to the report, Lyle was spotted driving north on the Sawgrass Expressway shortly after 7 p.m. on July 10 and was clocked by an officer driving 92 mph. The speed limit in the area is just 65 mph. When the officer tried to pull Lyle over, Lyle allegedly sped up and got to as fast as 130 mph while making "rapid, abrupt and unsafe lane changes to maneuver between vehicles." At one point, Lyle allegedly made a U-turn from a through lane after exiting the expressway.
Eventually, the officer turned off his lights and sirens and let him go to avoid further danger. An investigation later determined that the car was registered to Lyle, and it was linked to him via his parents' home surveillance system. Police spoke to Lyle via FaceTime on July 15, and he arrived at the police department with a lawyer to give a sworn statement later that day.
#driving #officer #Florida #according
Lyle was arrested last week on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding law enforcement, each of which are felony complaints in Florida. He is also facing a misdemeanor complaint of reckless driving.
He turned himself into the Sunrise Police Department on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued. He was then released on bond that same day.
According to the report, Lyle was spotted driving north on the Sawgrass Expressway shortly after 7 p.m. on July 10 and was clocked by an officer driving 92 mph. The speed limit in the area is just 65 mph. When the officer tried to pull Lyle over, Lyle allegedly sped up and got to as fast as 130 mph while making "rapid, abrupt and unsafe lane changes to maneuver between vehicles." At one point, Lyle allegedly made a U-turn from a through lane after exiting the expressway.
Eventually, the officer turned off his lights and sirens and let him go to avoid further danger. An investigation later determined that the car was registered to Lyle, and it was linked to him via his parents' home surveillance system. Police spoke to Lyle via FaceTime on July 15, and he arrived at the police department with a lawyer to give a sworn statement later that day.
#driving #officer #Florida #according
5 days ago
Tennessee baseball's Blaine Brown underwent surgery on his left elbow to repair an injury suffered in the Cape Cod League and will miss fall ball, a UT spokesperson confirmed to Knox News on Aug. 18.
Brown, a junior two-way player who mostly played left field last season, is expected to return in time for the 2027 season but will not be able to pitch. He will be able to hit, but whether he will play in the field is to be determined. He had internal brace surgery, which typically requires between six and nine months for a full recovery.
Brown appeared in 15 games for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod League. He started on the mound for Brewster's playoff game on Aug. 4 but had to exit with athletic trainers after just 1.1 innings.
Brown transferred to Tennessee from Rice last offseason and started all but one game for the Vols. He was a highly acclaimed transfer, having been a first-team all-conference selection at Rice the season before and landing on Baseball America's preseason All-American team for 2026.
It was ultimately an up-and-down season for Brown at the plate, though. He flashed his power with 13 home runs, 12 doubles and 42 RBIs, but hit .240 batting average and had a .308 on-base percentage. He hit .233 in conference play and was ultimately benched for Tennessee's final game of the season in the Chapel Hill Regional.
#rice
Brown, a junior two-way player who mostly played left field last season, is expected to return in time for the 2027 season but will not be able to pitch. He will be able to hit, but whether he will play in the field is to be determined. He had internal brace surgery, which typically requires between six and nine months for a full recovery.
Brown appeared in 15 games for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod League. He started on the mound for Brewster's playoff game on Aug. 4 but had to exit with athletic trainers after just 1.1 innings.
Brown transferred to Tennessee from Rice last offseason and started all but one game for the Vols. He was a highly acclaimed transfer, having been a first-team all-conference selection at Rice the season before and landing on Baseball America's preseason All-American team for 2026.
It was ultimately an up-and-down season for Brown at the plate, though. He flashed his power with 13 home runs, 12 doubles and 42 RBIs, but hit .240 batting average and had a .308 on-base percentage. He hit .233 in conference play and was ultimately benched for Tennessee's final game of the season in the Chapel Hill Regional.
#rice
6 days ago
In his memoir of life in the tech industry, "Chaos Monkeys," Antonio Garcia Martinez wrote that it's not the rats who first abandon a sinking ship but rather the crew members who know how to swim.
By that measure, Brooks Koepka made like Michael Phelps, presciently jumping overboard early from LIV Golf and stroking his way to safe harbor. Now that the Good Ship Yasir seems doomed for the sea floor — the bullshit that long acted as ballast having shifted to expose the dead weight of washed-up hangers-on — those who remained are left eyeing leaky life rafts.
Just two members of LIV's roster matter, no matter how much its CEO, Scott O'Neil, blathered about the importance of Dean Burmester on the South African stop. They are Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. The former because every carnival needs a barker, the latter because leagues need credible competitors. While DeChambeau remains welded to LIV, Rahm's tone has been lukewarm and several sources in his orbit are convinced he'll exit soon. He has alternatives, but they're not painless and require accepting conditions that the prideful Spaniard might balk at.
Rahm's obvious first choice for life after LIV would be returning to compete on the PGA Tour. He lives in the U.S., and it's the most lucrative, competitively demanding and commercially relevant circuit. But no one around the Tour thinks Rahm will be offered the terms Koepka accepted, and many believe he'd be asked to pay stiffer financial penalties, accept restricted playing privileges and perhaps even apologize (for what, and to whom, is unclear). How would that sit with a man who went to war with the DP World Tour in Europe over comparatively modest fines?
Koepka chose to leave LIV with time remaining on his contract. Rahm would be leaving by necessity, knowing he won't see all of the cash promised and that the league, if it survives, would do so only because someone wanted to leverage its losses to dodge taxes elsewhere in their investment portfolio. His former peers haven't forgotten that he went to LIV months after the Framework Agreement was announced, willingly becoming leverage for the Saudis, and that he later said (with amusing self-regard) that he felt his leaving would be the catalyst to uniting the game. Rahm thought he could take the bag and return as a hero. No one did more to ensure there'd be no deal between the Tour and the Saudis (with the possible exception of Patrick Cantlay in the boardroom). He chose his side and the guys he left behind were determined to make him live with the decision. Plenty remain so, and are disinclined to roll out the welcome mat too quickly.
#first
By that measure, Brooks Koepka made like Michael Phelps, presciently jumping overboard early from LIV Golf and stroking his way to safe harbor. Now that the Good Ship Yasir seems doomed for the sea floor — the bullshit that long acted as ballast having shifted to expose the dead weight of washed-up hangers-on — those who remained are left eyeing leaky life rafts.
Just two members of LIV's roster matter, no matter how much its CEO, Scott O'Neil, blathered about the importance of Dean Burmester on the South African stop. They are Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. The former because every carnival needs a barker, the latter because leagues need credible competitors. While DeChambeau remains welded to LIV, Rahm's tone has been lukewarm and several sources in his orbit are convinced he'll exit soon. He has alternatives, but they're not painless and require accepting conditions that the prideful Spaniard might balk at.
Rahm's obvious first choice for life after LIV would be returning to compete on the PGA Tour. He lives in the U.S., and it's the most lucrative, competitively demanding and commercially relevant circuit. But no one around the Tour thinks Rahm will be offered the terms Koepka accepted, and many believe he'd be asked to pay stiffer financial penalties, accept restricted playing privileges and perhaps even apologize (for what, and to whom, is unclear). How would that sit with a man who went to war with the DP World Tour in Europe over comparatively modest fines?
Koepka chose to leave LIV with time remaining on his contract. Rahm would be leaving by necessity, knowing he won't see all of the cash promised and that the league, if it survives, would do so only because someone wanted to leverage its losses to dodge taxes elsewhere in their investment portfolio. His former peers haven't forgotten that he went to LIV months after the Framework Agreement was announced, willingly becoming leverage for the Saudis, and that he later said (with amusing self-regard) that he felt his leaving would be the catalyst to uniting the game. Rahm thought he could take the bag and return as a hero. No one did more to ensure there'd be no deal between the Tour and the Saudis (with the possible exception of Patrick Cantlay in the boardroom). He chose his side and the guys he left behind were determined to make him live with the decision. Plenty remain so, and are disinclined to roll out the welcome mat too quickly.
#first
6 days ago
Real Madrid have in the early stages of an exciting new era, spearheaded by returning head coach Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese was brought back by Jose Mourinho earlier in the summer, and so far, his second spell in charge has gone well, with Sunday's 3-0 victory over Schalke making it four wins and a draw in pre-season.
Thibaut Courtois was one of the Real Madrid players featuring for the first time in pre-season against Schalke, and after the match, he spoke to Real Madrid TV (via MD) to reflect on the victory in Gelsenkirchen, as well as how he is feeling ahead of his ninth season as a Los Blancos player.
"I feel very good. I did a lot of gym on my holidays to be well, I came a couple of days before because I felt that I had to do some individual work to be well, today I tested myself and felt good. Today was the last test before starting the season and it was important to play a good game. I think we did it, we were safe at the back, created many chances, good play. Physically I see everyone very well."
Real Madrid are determined to bounce back after two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, and Courtois believes that this group is the one to turn things around at the Bernabeu during the 2026-27 campaign.
"There is a lot of enthusiasm. After the World Cup we have arrived little by little, but the team is looking forward to it, everyone wants a great season, I see a lot of dedication and a lot of desire to start. (Mourinho asks for) a lot of concentration at every moment of the game, in corners, fouls, every second of the game, playing well and seriously."
#jose
Thibaut Courtois was one of the Real Madrid players featuring for the first time in pre-season against Schalke, and after the match, he spoke to Real Madrid TV (via MD) to reflect on the victory in Gelsenkirchen, as well as how he is feeling ahead of his ninth season as a Los Blancos player.
"I feel very good. I did a lot of gym on my holidays to be well, I came a couple of days before because I felt that I had to do some individual work to be well, today I tested myself and felt good. Today was the last test before starting the season and it was important to play a good game. I think we did it, we were safe at the back, created many chances, good play. Physically I see everyone very well."
Real Madrid are determined to bounce back after two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, and Courtois believes that this group is the one to turn things around at the Bernabeu during the 2026-27 campaign.
"There is a lot of enthusiasm. After the World Cup we have arrived little by little, but the team is looking forward to it, everyone wants a great season, I see a lot of dedication and a lot of desire to start. (Mourinho asks for) a lot of concentration at every moment of the game, in corners, fouls, every second of the game, playing well and seriously."
#jose
6 days ago
9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Scottish Premiership Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Arne Engels of Celtic on the ball. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou
Koppen, who previously worked as Rangers' director of football recruitment, is now West Ham's director of player recruitment and helped identify Engels as a priority target for the London club.
The Hammers have paid Celtic an initial £22million for the Belgian, allowing the Hoops to double the £11m they invested to sign him two years ago.
Despite the significant profit, Engels' departure is a blow for Martin O'Neill ahead of Celtic's Champions League play-off against LASK.
Koppen has now explained why West Ham were so determined to land the 22-year-old, while also highlighting the experience he gained from establishing himself at a "big club" in Celtic.
#Rugby
Koppen, who previously worked as Rangers' director of football recruitment, is now West Ham's director of player recruitment and helped identify Engels as a priority target for the London club.
The Hammers have paid Celtic an initial £22million for the Belgian, allowing the Hoops to double the £11m they invested to sign him two years ago.
Despite the significant profit, Engels' departure is a blow for Martin O'Neill ahead of Celtic's Champions League play-off against LASK.
Koppen has now explained why West Ham were so determined to land the 22-year-old, while also highlighting the experience he gained from establishing himself at a "big club" in Celtic.
#Rugby
6 days ago
Associated Press | Ian Harrison: Cody Bellinger is set to begin a rehab ****** ignment later this week after going through another round of workouts, though an exact day is yet to be determined. Boone had said earlier on Sunday that he would begin his rehab on Tuesday, but clarified after the extra inning win that he had misspoke. There was no setback in the time that had lapsed between the two statements, just miscommunication. Still, Bellinger is closer to returning than he was yesterday, and that's what's important.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After his statement was released saying goodbye on Old Timers' Day, it seemed the news was inevitable. Still when news broke yesterday that Tommy John had passed, it didn't make the news any less sad. After spending his final days in hospice care, John leaves a legacy obviously most synonymous with the famous UCL surgery named after him, but also for what he achieved on the field. If you haven't already, be sure to check out John's tribute to him from yesterday as well.
New York Magazine | Adam Elder: When the team announced last week that Apollo Sports Capital, a private equity investor, acquired a stake in the team (up to 15 percent) for $2.6 billion, many started to wonder what that meant for the Yankees, the sport, and how it could possibly affect fans. Unfortunately, there's no clear answer yet for how the Steinbrenner family will use this cash influx, but given that these aren't his father's Yankees, it seems unlikely that Hal will put his investment back onto the field. Worst case scenario is also that they get access to a full private equity playbook of cutting costs (lower payroll, tiered memberships for fans, more expensive tickets and YES subscriptions) and implement that. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
MLB.com | Max Ralph: If you're wondering what Ryan Weathers has been doing differently to put together his recent string of impressive and successful starts, it's that he's been using his most intriguing pitch, the four-seamer, the least among the pitches in his ****** nal. The timing of this piece could've been dicey since it was published late Saturday night, but Weathers backed this up by spinning a 7.1 inning gem, allowing just one run.
#still #john #inning
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After his statement was released saying goodbye on Old Timers' Day, it seemed the news was inevitable. Still when news broke yesterday that Tommy John had passed, it didn't make the news any less sad. After spending his final days in hospice care, John leaves a legacy obviously most synonymous with the famous UCL surgery named after him, but also for what he achieved on the field. If you haven't already, be sure to check out John's tribute to him from yesterday as well.
New York Magazine | Adam Elder: When the team announced last week that Apollo Sports Capital, a private equity investor, acquired a stake in the team (up to 15 percent) for $2.6 billion, many started to wonder what that meant for the Yankees, the sport, and how it could possibly affect fans. Unfortunately, there's no clear answer yet for how the Steinbrenner family will use this cash influx, but given that these aren't his father's Yankees, it seems unlikely that Hal will put his investment back onto the field. Worst case scenario is also that they get access to a full private equity playbook of cutting costs (lower payroll, tiered memberships for fans, more expensive tickets and YES subscriptions) and implement that. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
MLB.com | Max Ralph: If you're wondering what Ryan Weathers has been doing differently to put together his recent string of impressive and successful starts, it's that he's been using his most intriguing pitch, the four-seamer, the least among the pitches in his ****** nal. The timing of this piece could've been dicey since it was published late Saturday night, but Weathers backed this up by spinning a 7.1 inning gem, allowing just one run.
#still #john #inning
6 days ago
Hayden Panettiere, who rose to stardom on the small screen playing the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and the feisty country music singer Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," has died at the age of 36.
Her rep confirmed her death on Sunday, according to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the statement read.
The cause of death has yet to be determined.
According to a report by TMZ on Sunday, which cited sources with firsthand knowledge, Panettiere and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson flew from Los Angeles to the South on Saturday, and Hickerson's family was notified. One source referred to the situation as "a sad situation."
#sunday #death
Her rep confirmed her death on Sunday, according to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the statement read.
The cause of death has yet to be determined.
According to a report by TMZ on Sunday, which cited sources with firsthand knowledge, Panettiere and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson flew from Los Angeles to the South on Saturday, and Hickerson's family was notified. One source referred to the situation as "a sad situation."
#sunday #death
7 days ago
Red Sox Officially Place Masataka Yoshida On Injured List In Latest Lineup Blow originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox officially will be without Masataka Yoshida after the veteran suffered a hamstring injury against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Boston is placing Yoshida on the injured list and calling up utility player Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to take his roster spot, according to The Boston Globe's Alex Speier.
Yoshida suffered a left hamstring strain while running out a double during the third inning of Saturday's 4-0 win at PNC Park. He reached second base but stumbled as he approached the bag and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg.
The 33-year-old was able to walk off the field, but Boston quickly determined that he would require time on the injured list. Yoshida also revealed that his only previous hamstring injury, which occurred while he was playing in ******* an, sidelined him for approximately one month. That does not guarantee an identical recovery timeline, but it creates concern that he could remain unavailable until September.
#boston #injured #suffered #injury
The Boston Red Sox officially will be without Masataka Yoshida after the veteran suffered a hamstring injury against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Boston is placing Yoshida on the injured list and calling up utility player Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester to take his roster spot, according to The Boston Globe's Alex Speier.
Yoshida suffered a left hamstring strain while running out a double during the third inning of Saturday's 4-0 win at PNC Park. He reached second base but stumbled as he approached the bag and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg.
The 33-year-old was able to walk off the field, but Boston quickly determined that he would require time on the injured list. Yoshida also revealed that his only previous hamstring injury, which occurred while he was playing in ******* an, sidelined him for approximately one month. That does not guarantee an identical recovery timeline, but it creates concern that he could remain unavailable until September.
#boston #injured #suffered #injury
