1 month ago
Bessent's $6 billion buybacks left yields nearly unchanged against a $32 trillion market, prompting him to admit he can't set the equilibrium price.
The 10-year yield hit a 12-month high of 5.31%, dragging 30-year fixed mortgage rates near their 52-week high of 7.60%.
Cramer says bonds, not oil, reveal the long-term truth, making the daily 10-year yield close more important than Bessent's policy promises.
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Jim Cramer said on Mad Money October 5, 2026: "Treasury Secretary Bessent basically copped to not being able to stop a bond market slide with his meager multibillion dollar bond buys. He's plugging the dike with a finger, and it's got $31 trillion in Treasuries behind it.", according to Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer
#year #money #market #learn
The 10-year yield hit a 12-month high of 5.31%, dragging 30-year fixed mortgage rates near their 52-week high of 7.60%.
Cramer says bonds, not oil, reveal the long-term truth, making the daily 10-year yield close more important than Bessent's policy promises.
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Jim Cramer said on Mad Money October 5, 2026: "Treasury Secretary Bessent basically copped to not being able to stop a bond market slide with his meager multibillion dollar bond buys. He's plugging the dike with a finger, and it's got $31 trillion in Treasuries behind it.", according to Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer
#year #money #market #learn
2 months ago
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) agreed to sell another 19% of the Nutrinova food-ingredients joint venture to Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for approximately $152 million in cash. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter subject to customary conditions, will reduce the retained interest of Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) from 30% to 11%.
The interest being sold generated approximately $4 million of equity earnings in 2025. The consideration therefore equals about 38 times that contribution, suggesting Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) is receiving a strong price for a noncore holding. The proceeds will reduce debt, fund upcoming maturities, and count toward the goal of Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) to generate $1 billion from divestitures by the end of 2027.
The disclosed economics favor the sale. Paying $152 million for an interest that generated $4 million of equity earnings implies an earnings yield of only about 2.6% for the buyer. Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) is exchanging a relatively small earnings contribution for immediate debt-repayment capacity and potential interest savings.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) also retains 11% of Nutrinova, preserving some participation if the food-ingredients venture expands. Under the related diketene-facility arrangement, Nutrinova will cover the facility's full purchase price and ongoing operating costs. Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) has no funding obligation, limiting capital exposure while retaining an economic interest.
Combined with the completed $500 million Micromax divestiture, the latest transaction would bring the combined announced transaction values of the two deals to approximately $652 million. That would represent about 65% of the $1 billion divestiture objective.
#NYSE #million #nutrinova
The interest being sold generated approximately $4 million of equity earnings in 2025. The consideration therefore equals about 38 times that contribution, suggesting Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) is receiving a strong price for a noncore holding. The proceeds will reduce debt, fund upcoming maturities, and count toward the goal of Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) to generate $1 billion from divestitures by the end of 2027.
The disclosed economics favor the sale. Paying $152 million for an interest that generated $4 million of equity earnings implies an earnings yield of only about 2.6% for the buyer. Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) is exchanging a relatively small earnings contribution for immediate debt-repayment capacity and potential interest savings.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) also retains 11% of Nutrinova, preserving some participation if the food-ingredients venture expands. Under the related diketene-facility arrangement, Nutrinova will cover the facility's full purchase price and ongoing operating costs. Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) has no funding obligation, limiting capital exposure while retaining an economic interest.
Combined with the completed $500 million Micromax divestiture, the latest transaction would bring the combined announced transaction values of the two deals to approximately $652 million. That would represent about 65% of the $1 billion divestiture objective.
#NYSE #million #nutrinova
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2 months ago
Here's a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob.
Folarin Balogun (25) did not travel with Monaco for their 2-1 away win over PSG on Friday. Balogun is also not included in Monaco's Conference League list.
Justin Ellis (19) played 75 minutes, provided an **** ist, and created 2 chances in Orlando City's 1-0 win over San Diego FC in MLS on Saturday.
Daryl Dike (26) played 66 minutes, created 1 chance, and missed 1 big chance in Orlando City's 1-0 win over San Diego FC in MLS on Saturday. Dike had the hockey **** ist on Ellis's **** ist (above).
Josh Sargent (26) played the full 90, scored a hat trick, and missed 1 big chance in Toronto FC's 4-4 draw with the Chicago Fire in MLS on Saturday. Sargent was rated Man of the Match by FotMob.
#played #balogun
Folarin Balogun (25) did not travel with Monaco for their 2-1 away win over PSG on Friday. Balogun is also not included in Monaco's Conference League list.
Justin Ellis (19) played 75 minutes, provided an **** ist, and created 2 chances in Orlando City's 1-0 win over San Diego FC in MLS on Saturday.
Daryl Dike (26) played 66 minutes, created 1 chance, and missed 1 big chance in Orlando City's 1-0 win over San Diego FC in MLS on Saturday. Dike had the hockey **** ist on Ellis's **** ist (above).
Josh Sargent (26) played the full 90, scored a hat trick, and missed 1 big chance in Toronto FC's 4-4 draw with the Chicago Fire in MLS on Saturday. Sargent was rated Man of the Match by FotMob.
#played #balogun
2 months ago
Rapid reaction from the Tennessee ***** ans' 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium in the final of three preseason games:
Robert Saleh, deviating from the original plan, opted to rest most – but not all – of the ***** ans' starters for this final preseason game. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley and others weren't in uniform, but several expected ***** ans contributors did play. Among them: Receivers Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, right guard Fernando Carmona Jr., defensive linemen Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott and Jacob Martin, nickel cornerback Marcus Harris and linebackers Cedric Gray, Anthony Hill Jr. and James Williams Sr.
It wasn't the first-string this time, but the ***** ans' defense didn't start well in this preseason game, either, giving up a 97-yard touchdown on the Bears' first offensive snap when cornerback Keydrain Calligan fell down in coverage. Later in the first half, Chicago capped a 16-play, 69-yard drive with a second TD pass for quarterback Tyson Bagent, who was 16-of-17 passing for 208 yards.
Tate did not record a catch in three preseason games. He was targeted only once against the Bears, diving unsuccessfully for a deep ball thrown by quarterback Will Levis into the end zone. While the ***** ans surely would've liked to get more production from their rookie No. 4 overall draft pick in the preseason games, it eased some concerns to see Tate bounce back from a brief rough patch and play a starring role during this past week's joint practice with the Bears.
In what might've been his final game in a ***** ans' uniform, Levis started at quarterback (Mitch Trubisky didn't play, either) and went 14-of-22 passing for 143 yards. Vols legend Hendon Hooker played the rest of the way after halftime. Cut day will be here quickly on Aug. 30. It'll be interesting to see what happens with these two quarterbacks.
#tate #game
Robert Saleh, deviating from the original plan, opted to rest most – but not all – of the ***** ans' starters for this final preseason game. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley and others weren't in uniform, but several expected ***** ans contributors did play. Among them: Receivers Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, right guard Fernando Carmona Jr., defensive linemen Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott and Jacob Martin, nickel cornerback Marcus Harris and linebackers Cedric Gray, Anthony Hill Jr. and James Williams Sr.
It wasn't the first-string this time, but the ***** ans' defense didn't start well in this preseason game, either, giving up a 97-yard touchdown on the Bears' first offensive snap when cornerback Keydrain Calligan fell down in coverage. Later in the first half, Chicago capped a 16-play, 69-yard drive with a second TD pass for quarterback Tyson Bagent, who was 16-of-17 passing for 208 yards.
Tate did not record a catch in three preseason games. He was targeted only once against the Bears, diving unsuccessfully for a deep ball thrown by quarterback Will Levis into the end zone. While the ***** ans surely would've liked to get more production from their rookie No. 4 overall draft pick in the preseason games, it eased some concerns to see Tate bounce back from a brief rough patch and play a starring role during this past week's joint practice with the Bears.
In what might've been his final game in a ***** ans' uniform, Levis started at quarterback (Mitch Trubisky didn't play, either) and went 14-of-22 passing for 143 yards. Vols legend Hendon Hooker played the rest of the way after halftime. Cut day will be here quickly on Aug. 30. It'll be interesting to see what happens with these two quarterbacks.
#tate #game
3 months ago
The NFL is back, and while the games don't mean much yet, we might already have our best fart gate of the season.
The Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee **** ans were featured in a nationally televised game on Fox Sunday night. Usually, the biggest debate to come from a preseason game has to do with a quarterback battle, but the biggest debate from Sunday night's game should center around a strange noise erupting from the booth. Because while Week 2 of the NFL preseason rarely delivers many notable moments, the national Fox broadcast caught our attention with what sounded like a fart.
Yes, it was a nationally televised NFL game for Fox in prime time, but no, Tom Brady wasn't on the call. Instead, it was Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma in the booth for Fox. Late in the second quarter, Vilma began discussing competition at the wide receiver spot for Tennessee, highlighting second-year player Chimere Dike trying to separate himself.
Fartgate? pic.twitter.com/eeq3adotTw
— Awful Announcing (awfulannouncing) August 24, 2026
#game #nationally #televised #debate
The Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee **** ans were featured in a nationally televised game on Fox Sunday night. Usually, the biggest debate to come from a preseason game has to do with a quarterback battle, but the biggest debate from Sunday night's game should center around a strange noise erupting from the booth. Because while Week 2 of the NFL preseason rarely delivers many notable moments, the national Fox broadcast caught our attention with what sounded like a fart.
Yes, it was a nationally televised NFL game for Fox in prime time, but no, Tom Brady wasn't on the call. Instead, it was Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma in the booth for Fox. Late in the second quarter, Vilma began discussing competition at the wide receiver spot for Tennessee, highlighting second-year player Chimere Dike trying to separate himself.
Fartgate? pic.twitter.com/eeq3adotTw
— Awful Announcing (awfulannouncing) August 24, 2026
#game #nationally #televised #debate
3 months ago
Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City must look after their fit defenders when they host Norwich City in the EFL Cup second round on Tuesday (19:00 GMT).
The Bluebirds are in the midst of an early-season injury crisis at the back, with Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho on the sidelines.
The absence of the four senior central defenders meant Barry-Murphy was forced to play right-back Perry Ng and left-back Joel Bagan in central defence at Derby County last Saturday, with Ronan Kpakio and Calum Scanlon the starting full-backs.
Cardiff's only defensive option on the bench at Pride Park was 15-year-old Noah Anyadike, who could come into contention for a debut against Norwich.
Barry-Murphy may then look to Cardiff's under-21 squad for further back-up players as he attempts to protect his frontline options before next weekend's Championship meeting with Sheffield United.
#city #look
The Bluebirds are in the midst of an early-season injury crisis at the back, with Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho on the sidelines.
The absence of the four senior central defenders meant Barry-Murphy was forced to play right-back Perry Ng and left-back Joel Bagan in central defence at Derby County last Saturday, with Ronan Kpakio and Calum Scanlon the starting full-backs.
Cardiff's only defensive option on the bench at Pride Park was 15-year-old Noah Anyadike, who could come into contention for a debut against Norwich.
Barry-Murphy may then look to Cardiff's under-21 squad for further back-up players as he attempts to protect his frontline options before next weekend's Championship meeting with Sheffield United.
#city #look
3 months ago
By José Nuñez
When Antoine Griezmann scores, Orlando City win.
At least that's been the case during the Frenchman's first two months as a Lion, this time scoring his first MLS brace to fuel Orlando City's 2-1 comeback victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night at Inter.co Stadium.
With the three points, Griezmann successfully led the Lions into an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot for the first time this season.
After falling behind in the first half to a tidy finish by Dominik Marczuk, Orlando found an equalizer in the 53rd minute. Cleaning up a saved attempt from recent returnee Daryl Dike, Griezmann capitalized at the back post for a tap-in.
#city
When Antoine Griezmann scores, Orlando City win.
At least that's been the case during the Frenchman's first two months as a Lion, this time scoring his first MLS brace to fuel Orlando City's 2-1 comeback victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night at Inter.co Stadium.
With the three points, Griezmann successfully led the Lions into an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot for the first time this season.
After falling behind in the first half to a tidy finish by Dominik Marczuk, Orlando found an equalizer in the 53rd minute. Cleaning up a saved attempt from recent returnee Daryl Dike, Griezmann capitalized at the back post for a tap-in.
#city
3 months ago
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored two second-half goals Saturday night to help Orlando City beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 to extend their winless streak to seven games.
Maxime Crépeau had three saves for Orlando City (7-11-3), which snapped a three-game winless skid.
Griezmann back-heeled a shot that was deflected and then tapped in the loose ball to give Orlando City a 2-1 lead in the 81st. The 35-year-old, who signed with the club in July, had his first career multi-goal game in MLS and his five goal contributions (three goals, two ****** ists) in six games.
Dominik Marczuk scored his first goal this season to give Real Salt Lake (8-8-4) a 1-0 lead in the 36th. Sam Junqua played an arcing first-touch cross from 35 yards out on the left side to the back post and Marczuk gently rolled in the volley.
Griezmann made it 1-1 in the 53rd minute. On the counter-attack, Daryl Dike's shot from the top of the 6-yard box was knocked away by goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar but Griezmann tapped the putback into a wide-open net.
#griezmann #marczuk
Maxime Crépeau had three saves for Orlando City (7-11-3), which snapped a three-game winless skid.
Griezmann back-heeled a shot that was deflected and then tapped in the loose ball to give Orlando City a 2-1 lead in the 81st. The 35-year-old, who signed with the club in July, had his first career multi-goal game in MLS and his five goal contributions (three goals, two ****** ists) in six games.
Dominik Marczuk scored his first goal this season to give Real Salt Lake (8-8-4) a 1-0 lead in the 36th. Sam Junqua played an arcing first-touch cross from 35 yards out on the left side to the back post and Marczuk gently rolled in the volley.
Griezmann made it 1-1 in the 53rd minute. On the counter-attack, Daryl Dike's shot from the top of the 6-yard box was knocked away by goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar but Griezmann tapped the putback into a wide-open net.
#griezmann #marczuk
3 months ago
Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Tuesday.
Ogbah, 32, spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 10-year veteran totaled 48 sacks over the first 136 appearances of his NFL career.
The second-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft initially joined the Chiefs in a 2019 trade. He went on to log 29.5 sacks over five seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2020 to 2024.
He recorded a career-high nine sacks during each of his 2020 and 2021 campaigns with the Dolphins. Ogbah totaled 15 combined tackles, four quarterback hits, two tackles for a loss, a pass defensed, fumble recovery and half-sack over 13 appearances last season. He made three starts for the Jaguars.
The Chiefs released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2026 season on Monday, with George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte listed as their starting defensive ends. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, R Mason Thomas, V.J. Anthony, Tyreke Smith, Ethan Hurkett and Anthony Dunn are among their other defensive ends.
#season #jaguars #last
Ogbah, 32, spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 10-year veteran totaled 48 sacks over the first 136 appearances of his NFL career.
The second-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft initially joined the Chiefs in a 2019 trade. He went on to log 29.5 sacks over five seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2020 to 2024.
He recorded a career-high nine sacks during each of his 2020 and 2021 campaigns with the Dolphins. Ogbah totaled 15 combined tackles, four quarterback hits, two tackles for a loss, a pass defensed, fumble recovery and half-sack over 13 appearances last season. He made three starts for the Jaguars.
The Chiefs released their first unofficial depth chart for the 2026 season on Monday, with George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte listed as their starting defensive ends. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, R Mason Thomas, V.J. Anthony, Tyreke Smith, Ethan Hurkett and Anthony Dunn are among their other defensive ends.
#season #jaguars #last
3 months ago
The Tennessee **** ans had a somewhat quiet practice on Thursday ahead of their Friday scrimmage at Nissan Stadium, with the biggest news being the injuries to wide receiver Elic Ayomanor and John Franklin-Myers.
While the lower back issue suffered by Franklin-Myers does not appear to be serious, the team is still evaluating Ayomanor's shoulder. Initial tests showed no stability issues; the training staff is still evaluating it, and an update will likely come Friday.
As is the case in every practice, a few players stood out. Here is a breakdown of some of the players who made an impact today.
Cam Ward had another outstanding day for the **** ans, completing 8-of-11 passes for multiple touchdowns during the team period. The more Ward continues his solid play during the preseason, the better the **** ans' offense could look in the regular season.
Coming off a solid outing on Tuesday, Dike continued to make plays. On Thursday, he pulled in three passes and notched a red zone score on a pass from Mitch Trubisky. With the injury to Elic Ayomanor, the **** ans may need to rely on Dike a bit more over the next few days.
#Titans #franklin #dike
While the lower back issue suffered by Franklin-Myers does not appear to be serious, the team is still evaluating Ayomanor's shoulder. Initial tests showed no stability issues; the training staff is still evaluating it, and an update will likely come Friday.
As is the case in every practice, a few players stood out. Here is a breakdown of some of the players who made an impact today.
Cam Ward had another outstanding day for the **** ans, completing 8-of-11 passes for multiple touchdowns during the team period. The more Ward continues his solid play during the preseason, the better the **** ans' offense could look in the regular season.
Coming off a solid outing on Tuesday, Dike continued to make plays. On Thursday, he pulled in three passes and notched a red zone score on a pass from Mitch Trubisky. With the injury to Elic Ayomanor, the **** ans may need to rely on Dike a bit more over the next few days.
#Titans #franklin #dike
3 months ago
Calvin Ridley took a pay cut to remain with the **** ans this offseason, but it wasn't because he thinks he's lost the ability that made him an offensive threat in past seasons.
Ridley only played seven games before he fractured his fibula last season and he had 17 catches in those games, which had him on track for his least productive full season since entering the NFL. Ridley said over the weekend that neither those results nor the injury have left him questioning if he can keep pace.
"Hell yeah," Ridley said, via the team's website. "[I] can still beat all of them, still as fast as all of them. . . . If I stay healthy, I am going to be a good player on this team. I am going to contribute on this team."
Ridley is the most experienced member of the **** ans' receiving corps and he explained why he's been able to act as a mentor to younger teammates like Carnell Tate, Chimere Dike, and Elic Ayomanor.
"That's because I used to kick **** ," Ridley said. "And I still can."
#going
Ridley only played seven games before he fractured his fibula last season and he had 17 catches in those games, which had him on track for his least productive full season since entering the NFL. Ridley said over the weekend that neither those results nor the injury have left him questioning if he can keep pace.
"Hell yeah," Ridley said, via the team's website. "[I] can still beat all of them, still as fast as all of them. . . . If I stay healthy, I am going to be a good player on this team. I am going to contribute on this team."
Ridley is the most experienced member of the **** ans' receiving corps and he explained why he's been able to act as a mentor to younger teammates like Carnell Tate, Chimere Dike, and Elic Ayomanor.
"That's because I used to kick **** ," Ridley said. "And I still can."
#going
3 months ago
The Tennessee ******* ans wrapped their first week of training camp with a spirited open practice for the fans to enjoy.
Afterward, veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley met with the media and broke down his illness, his evaluation of Carnell Tate, and a reason why he took a pay cut to return to the ******* ans. He even offered up his thoughts on the receiving room after the additions of Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, and it sounds like he is impressed.
Calvin Ridley said this is one of the deepest WR rooms he’s ever been in. Titans pic.twitter.com/Mn1E7jbOxc
"This is one of the deepest rooms I've been in. Like three, four, five, six, or seven guys." Ridley said, "Thing is, we're really deep. If we do what we've got to get on the same page as our quarterback, push."
Tennessee made some significant changes in their receiver room during the offseason to add some weaponry around Cam Ward. Couple that with some impressive growth from second-year receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, and the receiving corps looks completely different than it did in 2025.
#Titans #receiver #deepest
Afterward, veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley met with the media and broke down his illness, his evaluation of Carnell Tate, and a reason why he took a pay cut to return to the ******* ans. He even offered up his thoughts on the receiving room after the additions of Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, and it sounds like he is impressed.
Calvin Ridley said this is one of the deepest WR rooms he’s ever been in. Titans pic.twitter.com/Mn1E7jbOxc
"This is one of the deepest rooms I've been in. Like three, four, five, six, or seven guys." Ridley said, "Thing is, we're really deep. If we do what we've got to get on the same page as our quarterback, push."
Tennessee made some significant changes in their receiver room during the offseason to add some weaponry around Cam Ward. Couple that with some impressive growth from second-year receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, and the receiving corps looks completely different than it did in 2025.
#Titans #receiver #deepest
3 months ago
For the fourth consecutive day in St. Joe, Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches and fans were treated to a cool morning; this practice was breezy but sunny, and lasted roughly two hours.
The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here's everything to know from Arrowhead Pride's in-person observations of Saturday's practice:
Jared Sapp has the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen's mid-practice injury that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday's practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.
As practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year's first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.
#defensive #fourth #sunday
The team is looking ahead to a rest day on Sunday before the pads come on Monday. Here's everything to know from Arrowhead Pride's in-person observations of Saturday's practice:
Jared Sapp has the details on rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen's mid-practice injury that drew a loud gasp from the crowd watching. It happened during punt team.
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte unavailable due to a strained hamstring he suffered during Friday's practice, fourth-year player Felix Anudike-Uzomah stepped up to play more with the starting defense on Saturday.
As practice began, the first-team unit walked through different formations. Most notable was this year's first look at Dime personnel, the defensive formation with six defensive backs, one linebacker and four pass-rushing threats up front.
#defensive #fourth #sunday
4 months ago
Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jahmyr Gibbs. Aidan Hutchinson. Brian Branch. Kerby Joseph.
The Detroit Lions have their main stars that are household names and lead the charge. They also have a few unsung heroes that can make big contributions. Players that can step in when their number is called and keep the team afloat.
Detroit had one such player, ironically a player they just added this offseason, named to ESPN's recent list of their All-Backup Team.
That player is wide receiver and likely main returner Greg Dortch, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. Here's what ESPN's Bill Barnwell had to say about Dortch and his placement on this team:
We're also going to need to take some shots on nontraditional players. The 5-foot-7 Dortch wasn't able to persuade the Cardinals to put him on the field for significant stretches of time, but he has been a reliable pair of hands out of the slot, dropping just three of his 142 targets over the past four seasons. Dortch can also back up Chimere Dikeon punt and kick returns, providing some much-needed depth at returner.
#player #returner
The Detroit Lions have their main stars that are household names and lead the charge. They also have a few unsung heroes that can make big contributions. Players that can step in when their number is called and keep the team afloat.
Detroit had one such player, ironically a player they just added this offseason, named to ESPN's recent list of their All-Backup Team.
That player is wide receiver and likely main returner Greg Dortch, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. Here's what ESPN's Bill Barnwell had to say about Dortch and his placement on this team:
We're also going to need to take some shots on nontraditional players. The 5-foot-7 Dortch wasn't able to persuade the Cardinals to put him on the field for significant stretches of time, but he has been a reliable pair of hands out of the slot, dropping just three of his 142 targets over the past four seasons. Dortch can also back up Chimere Dikeon punt and kick returns, providing some much-needed depth at returner.
#player #returner
4 months ago
In this series, we will look at established players — virtual locks to make this year's Kansas City Chiefs squad — with the most riding on the 2026 season.
On April 27, 2023, with the NFL Draft being held at Kansas City's Union Station, the Chiefs announced a selection that had the look of a generational feel-good story.
Coming off of a victory months earlier in Super Bowl LVII, team chairman Clark Hunt took the stage to announce the final selection in the first round. Kansas State edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah — a Lee's Summit, Missouri, native who was actually in the hometown crowd that night — joined the Chiefs.
Three years later, unfortunately, the move has aged poorly.
Anudike-Uzomah was relegated to a rotational role over his first two seasons and delivered only three career sacks. He then missed his third season after a preseason hamstring injury a year ago.
#anudike #uzomah #first #city
On April 27, 2023, with the NFL Draft being held at Kansas City's Union Station, the Chiefs announced a selection that had the look of a generational feel-good story.
Coming off of a victory months earlier in Super Bowl LVII, team chairman Clark Hunt took the stage to announce the final selection in the first round. Kansas State edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah — a Lee's Summit, Missouri, native who was actually in the hometown crowd that night — joined the Chiefs.
Three years later, unfortunately, the move has aged poorly.
Anudike-Uzomah was relegated to a rotational role over his first two seasons and delivered only three career sacks. He then missed his third season after a preseason hamstring injury a year ago.
#anudike #uzomah #first #city
4 months ago
As you might have seen, Daryl Dike has posted a farewell message to Albion fans on social media.
The post is his first public words since the American striker was released at the end of last season.
His time at the club was marred by numerous injuries, which is why he was reduced to just 68 appearances after signing for around £7m from Orlando City in January 2022.
It was then-boss Val Ismael who pushed for the signing after working with him during a loan spell at Barnsley.
He scored nine goals in 22 appearances for the South Yorkshire side but, as we know, he was unable to replicate that form at Albion.
The post is his first public words since the American striker was released at the end of last season.
His time at the club was marred by numerous injuries, which is why he was reduced to just 68 appearances after signing for around £7m from Orlando City in January 2022.
It was then-boss Val Ismael who pushed for the signing after working with him during a loan spell at Barnsley.
He scored nine goals in 22 appearances for the South Yorkshire side but, as we know, he was unable to replicate that form at Albion.
4 months ago
Ahead of NFL training camp, a slew of Wisconsin Badgers alumni linked up at NX Level in Waukesha, WI.
TMJ's Karley Marotta highlighted the reunion as the likes of TJ Watt, Zack Baun, Hunter Wohler, Chimere Dike, Riley Nowakowski, and more reunited with the 2026 NFL season right around the corner.
"It's cool to come back to Wisconsin and know you're going to get good work being at NX Level, and great company and good workout partners with everyone that comes back," Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun said.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Riley Nowakowsi added, "You know back here, all these guys, we played together and everything."
The 24-year-old called it a "family" and highlighted the brotherhood as he's able to stay in touch with these Wisconsin greats and learn from the best of the best.
TMJ's Karley Marotta highlighted the reunion as the likes of TJ Watt, Zack Baun, Hunter Wohler, Chimere Dike, Riley Nowakowski, and more reunited with the 2026 NFL season right around the corner.
"It's cool to come back to Wisconsin and know you're going to get good work being at NX Level, and great company and good workout partners with everyone that comes back," Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun said.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Riley Nowakowsi added, "You know back here, all these guys, we played together and everything."
The 24-year-old called it a "family" and highlighted the brotherhood as he's able to stay in touch with these Wisconsin greats and learn from the best of the best.
4 months ago
10 predictions for 2026 NFL season: Division winners, trades | ESPN
The Chiefs will miss the playoffs again
Two things I think are equally true. First, the Chiefs got better this offseason. Second, it isn’t going to be enough.
Kansas City’s roster is once again quite shaky. The Chiefs did a commendable job of building around their tentpole players (Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones) for a while. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s uncanny ability to turn middle-round defensive backs into viable starters allowed them to endure the departures of Charvarius Ward, L’Jarius Sneed and Tyrann Mathieu. Offensive linemen were acquired — Joe Thuney and Orlando Brown Jr. — then quickly replaced.
But the well eventually runs dry. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a cornerstone at right tackle. Safety Chamarri Conner was supposed to be another Spagnuolo success story. Felix Anudike-Uzomah would bring much-needed juice on the edge. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown would alleviate the lost effect of Tyreek Hill. Contenders with pricey rosters must be constantly innovating in scheme and finding low-salaried contributors in both the draft and free agency. General manager Brett Veach failed to do his part, while coach Andy Reid’s offense grew stale.
The Chiefs will miss the playoffs again
Two things I think are equally true. First, the Chiefs got better this offseason. Second, it isn’t going to be enough.
Kansas City’s roster is once again quite shaky. The Chiefs did a commendable job of building around their tentpole players (Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones) for a while. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s uncanny ability to turn middle-round defensive backs into viable starters allowed them to endure the departures of Charvarius Ward, L’Jarius Sneed and Tyrann Mathieu. Offensive linemen were acquired — Joe Thuney and Orlando Brown Jr. — then quickly replaced.
But the well eventually runs dry. Jawaan Taylor was supposed to be a cornerstone at right tackle. Safety Chamarri Conner was supposed to be another Spagnuolo success story. Felix Anudike-Uzomah would bring much-needed juice on the edge. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown would alleviate the lost effect of Tyreek Hill. Contenders with pricey rosters must be constantly innovating in scheme and finding low-salaried contributors in both the draft and free agency. General manager Brett Veach failed to do his part, while coach Andy Reid’s offense grew stale.
4 months ago
The Tennessee ****** ans totally revamped their wide receiver corps for franchise quarterback Cam Ward this offseason. Mike Borgonzi signed Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year contract worth $70 million in free agency. The ****** ans then doubled down at the position by selecting Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The ****** ans have more depth at the position than ever before. They decided to retain former 1,000 yard receiver Calvin Ridley as opposed to making him a salary cap casualty, which is the move everyone expected them to make. Sophomores Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike help round out a stellar room.
Tate and Robinson are the overwhelming favorites to be the ****** ans’ top two receivers. Robinson has essentially spent his entire NFL career playing for new ****** ans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. That’s the biggest reason why Borgonzi signed him in free agency.
Robinson registered 90+ receptions in consecutive seasons with the New York Giants in 2024 and 2025. Even though Daboll was fired midway through 2025, it was still his offense. Robinson also surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career this past season.
Robinson projects as a high-volume weapon in Daboll’s offense. He’ll be a quarterback-friendly target for Ward. That makes Robinson a strong candidate to lead the ****** ans in receptions, but Tate’s big-play ability could make him the offense’s receiving yards leader.
The ****** ans have more depth at the position than ever before. They decided to retain former 1,000 yard receiver Calvin Ridley as opposed to making him a salary cap casualty, which is the move everyone expected them to make. Sophomores Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike help round out a stellar room.
Tate and Robinson are the overwhelming favorites to be the ****** ans’ top two receivers. Robinson has essentially spent his entire NFL career playing for new ****** ans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. That’s the biggest reason why Borgonzi signed him in free agency.
Robinson registered 90+ receptions in consecutive seasons with the New York Giants in 2024 and 2025. Even though Daboll was fired midway through 2025, it was still his offense. Robinson also surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career this past season.
Robinson projects as a high-volume weapon in Daboll’s offense. He’ll be a quarterback-friendly target for Ward. That makes Robinson a strong candidate to lead the ****** ans in receptions, but Tate’s big-play ability could make him the offense’s receiving yards leader.
4 months ago
This year's World Cup is shattering betting records, with sportsbook operators attributing the unprecedented wagering to a perfect storm of factors. The tournament's North American setting allows U.S. audiences to watch games live during convenient hours, while a historically talented American team has exceeded expectations by winning its first two matches and topping its group.
"I think it has exceeded our expectations," stated Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sportsbook's head of soccer trading, regarding the volume of money being wagered. Johnny Avello, director at DraftKings Sportsbook, noted that betting on the 48-team World Cup, which recently entered its knockout stage, is rivaling the popularity of college basketball's NCAA Tournament.
"It could be the biggest event of the year when it's all said and done," Avello predicted. "March Madness takes place over the course of three weeks, and it rakes quite a bit of money. This is getting there. It blows the Super Bowl away. One game, one day. This thing here is way bigger than that."
The surge in interest is particularly ******* ounced for the US team. Christian Cipollini, BetMGM Sportsbook's trading manager, anticipates their upcoming single-elimination match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, will be "BetMGM's most bet-on soccer game of all time." He added, "In this World Cup, all three of our most bet-on games have been the three USA games. This game is leading up to be a perfect storm where the USA looks very good. There's a lot of hype around the team."
While Kylian Mbappé's France is widely favored to win the tournament, with Lionel Messi's defending champion Argentina close behind, handicapper Bruce Marshall cautions against ******* uming a final rematch. "I could see seven or eight teams winning this thing," Marshall remarked, suggesting that "any favorite at this stage, I don't know that there's great value there."
"I think it has exceeded our expectations," stated Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sportsbook's head of soccer trading, regarding the volume of money being wagered. Johnny Avello, director at DraftKings Sportsbook, noted that betting on the 48-team World Cup, which recently entered its knockout stage, is rivaling the popularity of college basketball's NCAA Tournament.
"It could be the biggest event of the year when it's all said and done," Avello predicted. "March Madness takes place over the course of three weeks, and it rakes quite a bit of money. This is getting there. It blows the Super Bowl away. One game, one day. This thing here is way bigger than that."
The surge in interest is particularly ******* ounced for the US team. Christian Cipollini, BetMGM Sportsbook's trading manager, anticipates their upcoming single-elimination match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, will be "BetMGM's most bet-on soccer game of all time." He added, "In this World Cup, all three of our most bet-on games have been the three USA games. This game is leading up to be a perfect storm where the USA looks very good. There's a lot of hype around the team."
While Kylian Mbappé's France is widely favored to win the tournament, with Lionel Messi's defending champion Argentina close behind, handicapper Bruce Marshall cautions against ******* uming a final rematch. "I could see seven or eight teams winning this thing," Marshall remarked, suggesting that "any favorite at this stage, I don't know that there's great value there."
5 months ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.
And then the U.S. went out and won its first two matches to capture its group.
“I think it has exceeded our expectations,” said Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sportsbook's head of soccer trading, said of the money being bet.
DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello said the wagering on the 48-team World Cup, which opened the knockout stage on Sunday, is putting itself in the same company as the always popular NCAA Tournament in college basketball.
The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.
And then the U.S. went out and won its first two matches to capture its group.
“I think it has exceeded our expectations,” said Mark Bickerdike, Caesars Sportsbook's head of soccer trading, said of the money being bet.
DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello said the wagering on the 48-team World Cup, which opened the knockout stage on Sunday, is putting itself in the same company as the always popular NCAA Tournament in college basketball.
5 months ago
LEXINGTON, Ky. – There is still a game to go, but Dikembe Shaw already sounded nostalgic about Indiana All-Star week on Friday night.
“Being around so many individuals who are so skilled and doing the thing I love, and I’m sure they love, and how they approach the game and their lives, I’ve just learned so much,” said Shaw, the Crown Point star. “For me personally, I just love it.”
Shaw is playing like he is loving it, too. The IndyStar Mr. Basketball runner-up poured in a game-high 24 points in the Indiana All-Stars 106-83 victory over the Kentucky All-Stars in the first game of the annual series, which will conclude on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Shaw accomplished that despite playing just a shade under 20 minutes due to foul trouble. He shot 6-for-7 from the field, connecting on all four of his 3-point attempts and going 8-for-11 from the free-throw line.
But even when Shaw had to sit with foul trouble, there was no letdown. Baron Walker and Brennan Miller made certain of it. **** lesville’s Walker, a Butler commit, was at his best early in the second half to help the Indiana All-Stars turn a three-point halftime lead into a double-digit margin with back-to-back three-point plays.
“Being around so many individuals who are so skilled and doing the thing I love, and I’m sure they love, and how they approach the game and their lives, I’ve just learned so much,” said Shaw, the Crown Point star. “For me personally, I just love it.”
Shaw is playing like he is loving it, too. The IndyStar Mr. Basketball runner-up poured in a game-high 24 points in the Indiana All-Stars 106-83 victory over the Kentucky All-Stars in the first game of the annual series, which will conclude on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Shaw accomplished that despite playing just a shade under 20 minutes due to foul trouble. He shot 6-for-7 from the field, connecting on all four of his 3-point attempts and going 8-for-11 from the free-throw line.
But even when Shaw had to sit with foul trouble, there was no letdown. Baron Walker and Brennan Miller made certain of it. **** lesville’s Walker, a Butler commit, was at his best early in the second half to help the Indiana All-Stars turn a three-point halftime lead into a double-digit margin with back-to-back three-point plays.
5 months ago
Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson wore No. 17 in his four seasons with the Giants. When he signed with the ******* ans, Robinson could have tried to buy the No. 17 from Chimere Dike, who earned All-Pro honors as a returner last season as a rookie, or pick another number.
He chose another number in honor of a friend.
"I didn't want [No. 17]," Robinson told Kay Adams of FanDuel TV. "I was going in wanting a single digit, and then also my late friend, Rondale Moore, he wore No. 4. So that was kind of the reasoning behind me getting that number. Just kind of to honor him, and the time that he was here. That's where I was going in. I wanted No. 4. I don't know about Carnell [Tate] and exactly what went on with him and Chim. But, yeah, I was good with leaving 17 in the past."
Tate wore No. 17 at Ohio State. The first-round wide receiver will wear No. 14 with the ******* ans.
Moore died in February from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He chose another number in honor of a friend.
"I didn't want [No. 17]," Robinson told Kay Adams of FanDuel TV. "I was going in wanting a single digit, and then also my late friend, Rondale Moore, he wore No. 4. So that was kind of the reasoning behind me getting that number. Just kind of to honor him, and the time that he was here. That's where I was going in. I wanted No. 4. I don't know about Carnell [Tate] and exactly what went on with him and Chim. But, yeah, I was good with leaving 17 in the past."
Tate wore No. 17 at Ohio State. The first-round wide receiver will wear No. 14 with the ******* ans.
Moore died in February from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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