Love may not cost a thing, but a source tells In Touch Jacob Elordi has been draining his bank account for girlfriend Kendall Jenner.
"He's the one paying for everything," reveals the source. "It's not just nice dinners and a few gifts — Jacob is chartering private jets, renting out hotel suites that cost $60K a night and buying her all sorts of extravagant jewelry."
Since sparking romance rumors this spring, the supermodel, 30, and the Euphoria alum, 29, have crisscrossed the globe together, jetting everywhere from Tokyo and Hawaii to Italy and his native Australia.
As In Touch previously reported, the couple are also "actively looking" for a new home to move into together.
Now, the source suggests Elordi intends to foot the bill for that purchase too.

#elordi #together

At 60, Stephen has $40,000 saved against a $680,000 benchmark, plus $32,000 in debt draining his recovery runway.
Rachel Cruze and George Kamel told Stephen to stop funding his daughter and eliminate debt before rebuilding retirement savings.
Workers aged 60 to 63 can contribute up to $35,750 annually to a 401(k), a catch-up window that Stephen must use before it closes at age 64.
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A 60-year-old caller named Stephen phoned The Ramsey Show from Portland and laid out a balance sheet that would make anyone flinch: $40,000 left in retirement, no liquid savings, a $27,000 loan on a 4Runner worth about what he owes, $5,000 in credit card debt, and an $85,000 salary he took after quitting a more stressful job. He said he had drained the retirement account to put his daughter through school and pay off a $25,000 IRS bill he insists "wasn't mine."

#stephen #Retirement #workers

Weitz Investment Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Multi Cap Equity Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The Multi Cap Equity Fund's Institutional Class returned 7.90% in Q2, underperforming the Bloomberg U.S. 3000 Index's 15.71% gain. Markets rose in the quarter on hopes of de-escalating Middle East tensions and easing oil flow. Investor focus shifted back to artificial intelligence, despite component shortages like processing chips affecting profits and valuations. Valuation-sensitive investors are selective within the AI sector, in contrast to valuation-agnostic indexes that adopt a more relaxed strategy. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund highlighted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) as a newly added postion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a leading subscription-based streaming entertainment platform. On September 15, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) closed at $77.90 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $324.37 billion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) posted a one‑month return of -2.89%, while its shares lost 36.59% over the past 52 weeks.
Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated two new positions during the second quarter. Most will be familiar with global streaming giant, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). The company made headlines as it tried to acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery before ultimately walking away from a bidding war for the company. Some investors feared its bid signaled stagnation in its streaming business. At the time of this writing, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is also captivating audiences and draining attention and engagement from Netflix's service. Despite these near-term perception headwinds, we are optimistic that Netflix's introduction of an ad-supported tier is a savvy strategy to extend its growth runway: Netflix will not only participate in the large, multi-billion-dollar global advertising market, but a lower-price ad-tier broadens its potential customer base while simultaneously enhancing the pricing power of its premium, ad free tier."
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) ranks 13 on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 121 hedge fund portfolios held Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) at the end of the second quarter, down from 144 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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Weitz Investment Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Multi Cap Equity Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The Multi Cap Equity Fund's Institutional Class returned 7.90% in Q2, underperforming the Bloomberg U.S. 3000 Index's 15.71% gain. Markets rose in the quarter on hopes of de-escalating Middle East tensions and easing oil flow. Investor focus shifted back to artificial intelligence, despite component shortages like processing chips affecting profits and valuations. Valuation-sensitive investors are selective within the AI sector, in contrast to valuation-agnostic indexes that adopt a more relaxed strategy. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund highlighted Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) as a newly added postion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a leading subscription-based streaming entertainment platform. On September 15, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) closed at $77.90 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $324.37 billion. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) posted a one‑month return of -2.89%, while its shares lost 36.59% over the past 52 weeks.
Weitz Multi Cap Equity Fund stated the following regarding Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated two new positions during the second quarter. Most will be familiar with global streaming giant, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX). The company made headlines as it tried to acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery before ultimately walking away from a bidding war for the company. Some investors feared its bid signaled stagnation in its streaming business. At the time of this writing, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is also captivating audiences and draining attention and engagement from Netflix's service. Despite these near-term perception headwinds, we are optimistic that Netflix's introduction of an ad-supported tier is a savvy strategy to extend its growth runway: Netflix will not only participate in the large, multi-billion-dollar global advertising market, but a lower-price ad-tier broadens its potential customer base while simultaneously enhancing the pricing power of its premium, ad free tier."
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) ranks 13 on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 121 hedge fund portfolios held Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) at the end of the second quarter, down from 144 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

#fund

The Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg has turned into a story of resilience and record-breaking golf. While the first round saw players battling wind and rain that made the course play brutally difficult, the second round brought a dramatic shift in fortune. Shane Lowry, the local favorite, didn't just survive the conditions; he absolutely dominated them. After airing his frustration with the slow pace caused by the weather in the opening round, Lowry produced a stunning performance to take the lead. Golf Monthly reports that Lowry shot a record-breaking 62 under much kinder conditions to take the lead at the midpoint. This score puts him two shots clear of the field and sets the stage for a thrilling weekend.
The contrast between the two rounds couldn't be starker. The first day was defined by struggle, with Golf Monthly noting that the brutal conditions contributed to slow play across the property. Players like Lowry had to wait for groups ahead, testing their patience. Yet, when the wind died down, Lowry found his rhythm. He isn't alone in the hunt, however. The chasing pack is packed with talent, including defending champion Rory McIlroy, two-time Major winner Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka, all of whom Golf Monthly confirmed will join Lowry in the third round. Joaquin Niemann, the first-round leader, also remains in contention to challenge the Irishman.
While Lowry's score grabs the headlines, the most compelling story of the week might be the rise of Niklas Nørgaard. The Danish golfer has moved into a tie for second place alongside Jacob Skov Olesen and Haotong Li after posting matching 64s, according to europeantour.com. This surge came from a fundamental change in how Nørgaard approached the game, not just better ball-striking. The pressure of competition often weighs heavy, but Nørgaard found a way to lighten the load. A shift in mindset this week earned praise for his caddie, as he disclosed that his coach is actually riding in the bag during this event.
Nørgaard explained his strategy directly to the media, and the result was immediate. Europeantour.com notes that Nørgaard received late applause from spectators after draining a vital putt on the 18th and finishing his round with a closing birdie to enter the chase. His back nine was a blur of birdies, specifically a burst from the 14th to 16th holes that propelled him up the leaderboard. You have to wonder if that mental shift is the only thing standing between him and a ***** le run, considering how tight the field really is.
Other players faced different challenges. Thomas Detry made an albatross at the par-5 10th in the opening round, a rare feat that should have boosted his day. However, he finished the first day with a 74 and ultimately missed the cut, according to Golf Monthly. On the other side of the field, David Puig struggled to find consistency. Following a 71 in the opening round that left him one over par, he posted the exact same score during the second rou

I'll never forget the first time I encountered Grindr. In 2009, I was enjoying happy hour at Cobalt, a since-shuttered gay bar in D.C.'s Dupont Circle. My friend, spying the mustard skull on an iPhone (first released in 2007!) from across the room, nudged me. "That's the gay hookup app," he whispered scandalously.
When I got over the stigma of downloading Grindr, I was astounded how easy it was to flirt with nearby queer men — and to network. During RuPaul's Drag Race season 3, I changed my username to "Team Jujubee," a nod to a frontrunner, which helped me find a viewing-party friend in my neighborhood. When I lived in New York, I would sometimes engage in friendly chats with the app's gay founder, Joel Simkhai, who'd pop up on my grid from time to time.
For good and ill, tech and our relationship with it has changed a lot since the aughts. Gay apps are no longer a battery-draining novelty; for many, they're as quotidian as texting, a digital town square where a Madonna takeover and catfishing are commonplace. Many, like Grindr, are also now owned by straight people. And no need to comb the upper reaches of Cablevision's channels to find Drag Race anymore — there's an app for that too (several, in fact, depending on the region and season).
This is Out's Tech Issue, and we could think of no better cover stars that encapsulate this queer new media landscape than Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova. These queens went through the TV crucible of the House of Ru to emerge as stars of social media and the podcast world. (Their popular podcast, The Bald and the Beautiful, just signed a three-year deal with SiriusXM.) In their cover story on page 36, the media mavens discuss their dizzying rise through the digital spheres — and how their real-life friendship has kept them grounded.
Elsewhere in cyberspace, the advent of artificial intelligence has brought many miracles but also new terrors in how our data can be exploited. Learn how to protect yourself in the online dating world via Last Call (page 58). Technology does have its benefits; find ways it can improve your looks in our Beauty guide (page 26). But it's also important to find ways to unplug. In Out Picks, our editors highlight products that help them blissfully disconnect (page 8).

#time #drag #first

US diesel hit a record $5.848 a gallon as two simultaneous wars choked global supply, pushing grocery and freight costs higher.
Brent crude dropped $42 from its April peak, yet diesel hit a record as refineries shifted to jet fuel, draining distillate stockpiles.
Goldman Sachs warns meaningful diesel relief requires recovery in Persian Gulf or Russian fuel flows, both largely beyond Washington's near-term control.
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Energy ****** yst Jaime Brito put it plainly this week: "Diesel is the blood of the economy. It's the engine in which you move goods, food, agricultural goods from the farm to the supermarket". That line landed with unusual weight because US retail diesel just set an all-time high. Reuters reported on September 3 that US diesel prices hit a record as overlapping conflicts intensified a global supply crunch. The full-day national average reached $5.848 a gallon, eclipsing the previous peak.

#brent

Over the last year, Nick Maggiulli has come to what he calls an unsettling realization: The upper-middle class is caught in a trap, and many of them don't even realize it.
The chief operating officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management has spent the better part of a year building the case in pieces on his blog, Of Dollars and Data—first arguing private school isn't worth the cost despite its price tag, then that premium travel experiences have grown crowded while remaining expensive in "The Death of the Amex Lounge." He previously talked to Fortune about his book, The Wealth Ladder, and his growing belief "something weird's going on" with the upper-middle class in the U.S. economy.
In an April essay, he pulled the threads together and gave the phenomenon a name: the "upper-middle-class trap," in which people earning roughly $200,000 to $400,000 a year are working more and relaxing less to buy products and services of declining quality.
His evidence includes new single-family homes shrinking in average size by 12% between 2014 and 2024, even as the price per square foot surged 74%, according to LendingTree data. A home near a public elementary school with a top GreatSchools rating costs 78.6% more than a comparable home in the surrounding county. Homebuyers who win bidding wars end up worse off: One study found their purchases produced 6.9% lower annualized returns than homes bought without competition. In higher education, the number of college applicants has jumped 78% since 2015 even as acceptance rates at elite schools have collapsed, driving tuition and private-school costs up roughly twice as fast as overall inflation.
The mechanism Maggiulli describes is a "financial arms race": Every individual decision is rational, but collectively the competition for the same scarce positional goods lowers everyone's quality of life while draining their bank accounts.

#even #maggiulli

The Treasury General Account ballooned to $950 billion. Nearly double Biden's $550-$600 billion target. Giving Bessent firepower to fund expanded bond buybacks.
Treasury doubled its long-bond buyback program to at least $4 billion, sending the 30-year yield to 5.23%, a level not seen since 2007.
Draining the TGA creates a thinner debt-ceiling cushion, estimated around winter or early spring, and restoring it would require selling additional bonds.
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The federal government's checking account at the Federal Reserve has quietly ballooned to around $950 billion, roughly the size of Switzerland's economy. On Monday, CNBC's Steve Liesman reported, citing two senior Treasury officials, that Secretary Scott Bessent could tap that cash pile to fund the department's recently expanded bond buyback program. Officials would not say how much would be used or when, but conveyed that the balance "is considered to be available." Under the Biden administration, the stated target was around $550 billion to $600 billion. The gap is the story.

#bessent #federal #ballooned

Are your credit cards actually working for you—or just draining your wallet with sky-high annual fees? In this episode, Nick Ewen, Editor-in-Chief of The Points Guy, breaks down everything you need to know about navigating today's increasingly complex credit card landscape.

#nick #chief #cards #draining

The Treasury General Account ballooned to $950 billion. Nearly double Biden's $550-$600 billion target. Giving Bessent firepower to fund expanded bond buybacks.
Treasury doubled its long-bond buyback program to at least $4 billion, sending the 30-year yield to 5.23%, a level not seen since 2007.
Draining the TGA creates a thinner debt-ceiling cushion, estimated around winter or early spring, and restoring it would require selling additional bonds.
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The federal government's checking account at the Federal Reserve has quietly ballooned to around $950 billion, roughly the size of Switzerland's economy. On Monday, CNBC's Steve Liesman reported, citing two senior Treasury officials, that Secretary Scott Bessent could tap that cash pile to fund the department's recently expanded bond buyback program. Officials would not say how much would be used or when, but conveyed that the balance "is considered to be available." Under the Biden administration, the stated target was around $550 billion to $600 billion. The gap is the story.

#officials

FRANKLIN – At least for a day, a Marquette University golf program group text of alumni, coaches and players could be draining batteries across the area as the Golden Eagles made their presence felt Aug. 16 during the first round at the 106th Wisconsin State Open at Tuckaway Country Club.
Golden Eagles ***** istant coach Josh Robinson and senior Mason Schmidtke finished the day tied for first place, along with University of Wisconsin freshman Cody Guetzke, at 5-under par 67.
Chasing the leaders is Marquette alumnus Brandon Cloete at 4-under. Cloete, who finished his college career at Marquette in 2015 and plays out of Madison, was the first-round leader of the Wisconsin State Amateur before finishing tied for fourth.
Of all the blue and gold peppering the leaderboard, Robinson was the one with the best chance to take the solo lead after the first round as he approached the 18th hole at 6-under, but he couldn't save par. It was one of just two bogeys on the day for the Northern Irishman, who said he's played more this summer than he has in recent years.
"I don't think you ever abandon any idea of playing, especially once you get to this level it always brings you back," said Robinson, who is about to begin his third season as a coach with his alma mater after finishing his college career in 2024.

#cloete

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Coming home to find some of your belongings have been stolen can quickly turn an ordinary day into a stressful, emotional, and financially draining experience. Fortunately, renters insurance typically covers theft, helping to replace items stolen from your home, up to your policy limits.
However, not every theft-related incident is covered the same way. Here's a closer look at what renters insurance usually covers and where coverage may fall short.
Most standard renters insurance policies cover your personal belongings if they are stolen or damaged, whether the loss occurs inside or outside your home. Covered items can include everything from electronics and furniture to clothing and sentimental keepsakes.
For example, if you return home from a trip and discover that someone has broken into your apartment and stolen your laptop, TV, and jewelry, your renters insurance may help pay to replace those items, up to your policy's coverage limits.

#home #renters

Kimi Antonelli has admitted it is “mentally draining” fighting to become world champion for the first time – as the Italian teenager laid out his plan to dominate Formula One and become an all-time great.
The 19-year-old, in just his second season, heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix with a 45-point buffer at the top of the standings after winning six of the 10 rounds staged.
Lewis Hamilton, the man whose shoes he filled at Mercedes, is currently his closest rival, with team-mate George Russell 50 points back.
Antonelli endured a turbulent first year in the sport – finishing 169 points behind Russell – but he has largely been in a class of one so far to create a narrative that securing this year’s crown could be the first of many.
And in an interview with the Press **** ociation, Antonelli said: “That is the goal, to be one of the best in the sport and win as much as possible.

#first #russell #become

Trump's $200 billion GSE order drove mortgage rates below 6% by March 2026, but resumed U.S.-Iran fighting erased those gains by July.
WTI crude surged nearly 10% in one day, pushing gas above $4 and driving Treasury yields higher, lifting mortgage rates to a wartime high of 6.75%.
Economists warn that draining the $200 billion GSE cash reserve could leave the housing finance system more vulnerable to a future downturn.
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On January 8, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to deploy $200 billion in existing conservatorship cash to buy mortgage-backed securities. The goal was blunt: narrow the spread between the 10-year Treasury yield and the 30-year mortgage rate, and push borrowing costs below 6%. For a few weeks, the math worked. By early March 2026, mortgage rates fell below 6% for the first time since 2022. Then the war got in the way.

#Iran

The WNBA's 3-point contest field is officially set.
The league announced the six contestants for the 3-point contest on Friday during All-Star weekend on Tuesday afternoon. Bridget Carleton, Azzi Fudd, Natisha Hiedeman, Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey and Janelle Salaün are set to compete in the event.
According to USA Today's Meghan L. Hall, Caitlin Clark, Kayla McBride and Sabrina Ionescu were all invited to participate but declined. Specifics there are not known.
Ionescu won the 3-point contest last season, and is one of only two multi-time winners in the event's history.
Mabrey and Howard will enter as the favorites in the 3-point contest after what's been a dominant shooting start to the season. Mabrey has averaged 3.3 made 3-pointers per game with the Toronto Tempo while draining 82 3-pointers as of Tuesday night, both of which lead the league. Howard has made 79 3-pointers this season while draining 3.2 per contest.

#contest #howard #made

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he is not concerned about fatigue or his team’s performance before another FIFA World Cup semifinal as they prepare to renew their rivalry with England on Wednesday.
The World Cup holders will be seeking to make it to consecutive finals by beating Thomas Tuchel’s side in a fixture that evokes 1986 and Diego Maradona, as well as the lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.
“We are in good shape, and we really can’t wait. This is a World Cup semifinal, and our hopes are intact. We are so grateful to these players for getting us here again,” Scaloni told reporters on the eve of the showdown in Atlanta.
Argentina, with an ageing side led by a 39-year-old Lionel Messi, have had to battle their way through the knockout rounds to get here.
Twice they were pegged back before beating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time. Then they needed a late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta, before requiring another draining half-an-hour of extra time to sink 10-man Switzerland 3-1 last Saturday.

England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Thomas Tuchel's secured a place in the final four with a draining 2-1 win against Norway in the Miami heat on Saturday, and now face a match in Atlanta against the defending world champions, who saw off Switzerland 3-1.
It will be the first time Messi has faced England, and at 39, it could be the last. Manchester City defender O'Reilly has never faced him at club level either.
"I can't wait," O'Reilly, who will probably have to defend against Messi one-on-one if he starts at left-back, told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He's coming towards the end of his career. For me personally, he's the best player to ever touch a football pitch. And yeah, I can't wait for the challenge."

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030.
The Atlas Lions were hoping to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022, but once again their World Cup hopes were ended by Les Bleus.
The 2-0 defeat at the Gillette Stadium near Boston was a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the semis four years ago, and Morocco must now turn their attentions towards future challenges after a draining last seven months.
"France are a really great side. We were playing a country who have been to the last two World Cup finals, and they have rarely had as much talent as they do now," acknowledged Ouahbi, after the last-eight contest was settled by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
"We know we can compete, and what we want to do is work even harder to try to do even better next time."

Dylan Cease may have changed the Blue Jays' MLB trade deadline conversation in one night. That does not mean Toronto should suddenly act recklessly. One dominant start, even one that nearly becomes a no-hitter, should not erase every concern on the roster. But Cease coming within three outs of history against the Giants was more than a great individual outing. It was a reminder that the Blue Jays may already have the kind of front-line arm teams spend July chasing. That matters now.
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Feb 13, 2026; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch during spring training at the Bobby Mattick Training Center at Englebert Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
If Toronto believes Cease can be this kind of difference-maker, the deadline focus should shift. The Blue Jays do not need to chase the biggest names just to prove they are serious. They need to protect what they already have. That means adding enough rotation depth to keep the back end from draining the bullpen. It means finding reliable innings behind the top starters. It means avoiding the kind of thin pitching plan that turns one injury or one short start into a three-game problem.
The Cease start showed the ceiling. It also showed the responsibility. A team with an arm capable of taking over a game cannot treat the fifth starter spot like a minor inconvenience. It cannot pretend depth is optional. October teams are built around stars, but they survive because the rest of the roster holds up long enough for those stars to matter. And that is where Toronto's deadline should live.

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There's good news regarding a Red Sox pitcher prior to the All-Star break. Patrick Sandoval, out of action since June 2024, will make his 2026 debut today, July 9.
Sandoval, 29, makes his return to the mound, facing the White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago. This comes after undergoing Tommy John surgery not long after signing a two-year deal with Boston in December 2024.
"This whole process has been mentally draining and challenging, obviously," Sandoval told MLB.com. "The physical stuff, the setbacks and the pain, or whatever, but it took a toll mentally, for sure, and it just taught me a lot."
Prior to signing with the Red Sox, Sandoval accumulated a 19-45 record and a 4.01 ERA with the Angels, striking out 529 batters in 107 starts. Requiring surgery in 2024, the Red Sox would sign Sandoval to a two-year, $18.25 million contract in the offseason.

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli tried to convince him not to retire from franchise cricket before he stepped away from the game in 2021.

Speaking on TOI Sports' Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast, de Villiers said Kohli made an effort to change his mind, but he had already decided it was the right time to move on.

"Yes. He tried," de Villiers said when asked if Kohli tried to stop him.

The South African great retired from international cricket in 2018 after helping his team beat India and Australia at home. He continued playing franchise cricket, including for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL), before retiring from all forms of the game in 2021.

"I walked away from international cricket exactly when I wanted to (2018). We had beaten India and Australia at home, and I left on a high."

"Then I decided I'd continue playing a few T20 tournaments, travel the world with my family, take them to the IPL, to England for the Blast, to Australia for the Big Bash and a few other tournaments. When I finally felt ready, I called it a day (from franchise cricket as well, in 2021)."

De Villiers said retiring from the IPL was not a sudden decision and that he had been thinking about it throughout his final season.

"It took time. That thought stayed in my mind throughout the final season or so. Eventually, I simply went up to Virat and said, 'I'm done'," de Villiers said.

De Villiers also spoke about the pressure of playing in front of packed crowds at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where fans chanted his name.

"That can be draining as well. Those moments also bring sleepless nights. It's not all sunshine and roses. There are difficult moments too. The expectations and pressure you put on yourself can sometimes become suffocating. I've spoken about that before. I'm incredibly proud of what I achieved. But before big matches, I'd often struggle to sleep. I'd be so focused on making an impact for the team that I found it difficult to simply be myself. So it wasn't always easy," De Villiers said on TOI Sports' Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast.

Reflecting on life after retirement, he said the joy of success does not last long, even for the biggest players.

"Of course, I miss those moments. When everything clicked and the crowd helped me enter that zone, it was an incredible feeling. But success disappears very quickly. Every champion will tell you the same thing. You win the biggest trophy, and an hour later you're already asking yourself, "Now what?" Then your attention shifts immediately to the next trophy. You're never fully satisfied with those achievements. Having said that, I can now look back at those memories with enormous gratitude."

US spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded another $296 million in net outflows over the past 24 hours, equal to roughly 5,050 BTC. BlackRock led the redemptions, with Grayscale, Fidelity, and ARK Invest also posting losses.
Glassnode data shows the sell-off has now reached $8.95 billion since May 7. Bitcoin trades near $61,600, up 2.4% in 24 hours, but flow data suggests the bounce rests on fragile ground.
Glassnode's US spot ETF net flow data shows demand weakening since late September 2025. Daily inflows peaked above $1.2 billion back then. Since then, positive days have grown smaller and less frequent.
The decisive shift arrived on May 7. Since that date, the funds have posted only five positive sessions. The remaining 34 trading days were negative, draining $8.95 billion in total.
June alone accounted for $4.5 billion, the worst monthly outflow since the products launched in January 2024. Meanwhile, bitcoin fell 20.48% over the month, its steepest drop since June 2022.

Playing his first world-ranked tournament in nearly six years, Brad Dalke opened the DP World Tour’s BMW International Open with a 3-under 69 on Thursday in Munich.
Dalke, the 28-year-old former prodigy turned YouTuber, is five shots off the lead, which is shared by Jayden Schaper and Hennie du Plessis, though Dalke sits comfortably inside the cut line thanks to four birdies in his first 12 holes and some clutch par saves late.
Dalke’s opening round at Golfclub München Eichenried nearly included a hole-in-one on the par-3 second hole, where Dalke’s tee shot from 230 yards just missed the right side of the cup before settling a few feet past. He added a couple birdie tap-ins at the par-4 ninth and par-5 11th holes before draining a 34-footer for birdie at the par-3 12th.
After a bogey at the par-4 14th, Dalke got a 30-foot par save to fall at the par-4 15th. He then got up and down for par from right of the right greenside bunker at the par-3 17th, rolling in a 15-footer in the process. He rinsed his final tee shot at the par-5 18th before hitting his third shot to 70 yards and leaving himself just 3 feet for par, which he converted.
Dalke's 69 bested the likes of Sergio Garcia (71), Casey Jarvis (71), Patrick Reed (72) and Eugenio Chacarra (72), among others.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Dallas Wings, 99-84, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena and The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus was there to capture the following TST Images.
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) reacts after draining a three-point shot against the Dallas Wings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) passes the ball around Las Vegas Aces forward Nalyssa Smith (3) during a WNBA game on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A rollover on the interstate at 3:00 a.m. is already a bad day. But for a growing number of motor carriers, even worse financial damage comes from the tow bill that follows.
Stephen Brasher, Travelers Inland Marine Claim Unit Manager, joined FreightWaves' What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris to break down how predatory towing practices are draining carriers of tens (and sometimes hundreds) of thousands of dollars per incident.
Brasher says the tow operators hold nearly all the leverage, invoices are routinely inflated, and motor carriers who don't respond immediately can watch storage fees consume whatever margin they had left.
"Imagine it's 3:00 a.m. and one of your drivers is involved in a rollover accident on the interstate," Brasher said. "The truck and trailer are blocking the roadway, the trailer is breached, and cargo is strewn across the highway. When the County Sheriff shows up, his priority is to get those travel lanes cleared as fast as possible, so he dispatches a tow company."
The motor carrier has no say in which company responds, and the moment that tow operator hooks up, a billing clock starts running that can be extraordinarily difficult to stop. "Motor carriers need to understand, you do not get to choose that tow company," Brasher said.

Sophie Cunningham admitted she stole her new celebration from an NBA star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sophie Cunningham couldn't miss on Tuesday night. The Indiana Fever veteran delivered her best offensive performance of the season, knocking down six 3-pointers and helping lead Indiana to a dominant 113-91 victory over the Toronto Tempo at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
But while fans were focused on Cunningham's shooting display, many also noticed something else: her now-familiar celebration after draining a shot from beyond the arc. As it turns out, the celebration wasn't originally hers.
After the game, Cunningham revealed exactly where she got the idea, and it came from one of the NBA's brightest young stars.
Indiana's offense was firing on all cylinders against Toronto, and Cunningham played a major role in making sure the Fever never lost control of the game. The eight-year veteran finished with a season-high 24 points while shooting 6-for-7 from 3-point range. She also added six rebounds and two ****** ists in one of her most complete performances since joining Indiana.

Ryan Gerard struggled to erase the pain etched on his sweat-soaked face after absorbing a gut-wrenching playoff defeat against J.T. Poston to finish the 2026 Memorial Tournament on June 7 at Muirfield Village Golf Course.
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Thanks to storms forcing the suspension of the third round June 6 while he and Poston were on the sixth hole, the two ground through 31 holes plus two more in a playoff forced when each made clutch putts on the 18th green to end the fourth round.
All of that, plus sweltering heat on a difficult course baked in sun, not to mention a tightly-packed leaderboard, made Gerard look like he’d just finished a double shift in a coal mine rather than 33 holes of a golf tournament.
The putt for par that he missed from 5 feet, 9 inches on the second playoff hole, which led to Poston's win, made it even more draining.

Ant-Man and the Wolves take both games in San Fran to take a 3-1 series lead with a chance to close out the series at home Wednesday night!

Edwards led the way with a 30 point 5 ***** ist 4 rebound night while also draining 6 threes contributing to the 117-110 victory!