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Running back Jadarian Price had a lower-body injury problem during training camp. Because of this, he had to stay off the field. Emmanuel Wilson, who was an experienced free agent, signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 13 and made full use of the opportunity he got in Seahawks' practice.
"I'm bringing something different," Wilson told reporters on Saturday. "A lot of people think I don't have speed, but I have a lot of speed on my end, and really just bringing a lot of power."
Also, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signed with the Chiefs because he wanted to be a top running back.
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#emmanuel #signed #speed

A recap of the Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp practice on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Did not practice: OT Cole Van Lanen (right knee) remains on the physically unable to perform list. OT Garrett DiGiorgio (foot) was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 8. LB Jack Kiser (right knee, out since July 29), OT Walker Little (undisclosed, out since Aug. 7), RG Patrick Mekari (back, out all of camp). DT Arik Armstead appeared to have the day off. G Emmanuel Pregnon had a helmet, but missed his third straight practice.
New injuries: TE Quintin Morris and DE Zach Durfee did not practice because of undisclosed issues. G/T Chuma Edoga (injured on Aug. 7) had a helmet but did no offensive line work side from lining up as an extra tight end.
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WR Parker Washington (who else?) got open down the right sideline and caught QB Trevor Lawrence's bomb for a would-be touchdown.

#right #jaguars #since #jacksonville

Chelsea have set an asking price of £65m for Nicolas Jackson with Aston Villa weighing up a formal approach.
Aston Villa are interested in a deal to sign Jackson, with Unai Emery open to a reunion with his former Villarreal player. The Villans have banked more than £190m from sales this summer and are contemplating an official bid for Jackson.
The Senegalese striker has returned to Chelsea from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich, where he scored 11 goals in 34 games for the German double-winners.
Bayerndecided against the £70m option to make the move permanent, though Chelsea retain confidence that the club can secure a significant sum for the forward.
According toThe Athletic, Chelsea value Jackson at £65m, a fee that would represent a club-record deal for Aston Villa. He's one of several strikers expected to leave West London this summer, with Emmanuel Emegha, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu all attracting suitors.

#jackson #deal #emery

Five of the past six Scottish Premiership matches between Heart of Midlothian and Dundee United have been won by the away side, the exception a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle in November 2025. The last home win in this fixture was by Hearts in February 2023 (3-1).
Dundee United are unbeaten in three away games against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership (W2 D1), facing a different Hearts manager each time (Steven Naismith, Neil Critchley, Derek McInnes).
Hearts have lost their past two league games, last losing three in a row when they suffered five defeats in a row in August and September 2024. They have not started a season with two defeats since 2009-10 under manager Csaba Laszlo.
Dundee United have not kept a clean sheet in any of their past 17 away Scottish Premiership matches, since a 2-0 win at Dundee in August 2025. Since the start of last season, Dundee United have kept the fewest away clean sheets of any side in the league (1).
Only Rangers' Emmanuel Fernandez (15) won more aerial duels on MD1 of this season's Scottish Premiership than Dundee United's Michael Forbes (8). He also ranked first among his team-mates for headed clearances (7) and successful passes (32) in their 1-1 draw with Rangers.

#united #away #since #august

OH Leuven have once again changed manager to start the season. Felice Mazzu is out, with former Dender and Westerlo man Timmy Simons coming in. Can he finally help a side with a decent financial backing live up to its potential? Or will Leicester City's relegation from the second tier of English football diverted attention away from OH Leuven and towards the struggling foxes?
Transfers in: Emmanuel Addai (Qarabag), Jamie Lawrence (WSG Tirol), Takuya Ogiwara (Urawa Red Diamonds), Shin Yamada (Celtic), Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge), Lukasz Lakomy (Young Boys, converted loan)
Transfers out: Romeo Monticelli (Francs Borains), Casper Terho (Sparta Rotterdam), Takuma Ominami (Varen Nagasaki), Sory Kaba (Al-Dhafra), Takahiro Akimoto (Machida Zelvia), Theo Radelet (RAAL La Louviere), Youssef Maziz (Colorado), Mathieu Maertens (free), Maxence Prevot (Dunkerque)
Key player: Siebe Schrijvers
As a younger player, Schijvers was seen as a striker/winger, but in recent years he has converted into a very good central midfielder. The 30-year-old has been OH Leuven's best player for a number of years now, and will once again be key to their success this season. Injuries hampered him somewhat last season, with 30 games played and three goals scored. Keeping Schrijvers fit is key for an OH Leuven side that doesn't have much recognisable Pro League quality.

#side

Despite describing the event as a massive success, TKO officials have confirmed that the UFC White House event led to massive losses.
The UFC White House event was the most anticipated card in the promotion's recent history, with a stacked set of fights to commemorate the America 250 milestone.
Coming into the event, there had been a lot of talk about the financial investment that Dana White and the UFC had to make. And as it turns out, the event did result in a loss.
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During an investor's call (via Variety), TKO President Ari Emmanuel called the UFC White House event a huge success for the company.

#white

Annemarie Wiley accused Marcellus Wiley of abuse during their 12-year marriage in her divorce filing
Marcellus has denied the abuse claims and said he has evidence to counter them
In a statement released on Aug. 3, Annemarie criticized Emmanuel Acho for comments about her allegations and highlighted challenges faced by domestic violence survivors
Annemarie Wiley is hitting back at critics who've tried to silence her abuse allegations.
On Monday, Aug. 3, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 42, shared a statement on Instagram addressing the reaction some men have had to her request for a divorce from former NFL player Marcellus Wiley.

#wiley #statement #allegations

A very important player for the 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars had an impressive showing during the team's fourth training camp practice on Sunday.
Travis Holmes of Big Cat Country highlighted his 10 observations from Sunday's practice, one of which was the play of defensive tackle Arik Armstead, who set the tone early.
Holmes specifically noted the physicality that Armstead was playing with.
"On the very first play," Holmes wrote, "he welcomed Emmanuel Pregnon to the NFL in no uncertain terms, slinging the rookie guard to the ground on a D.J. Dallas run and forcing the back to bounce the other direction. Two plays later, Armstead recorded a tackle for a loss. As a tone-setter, it was about as convincing as it gets."
Through 12 games last season, Armstead totaled 41 quarterback pressures, the third-highest mark among defensive tackles during that stretch. He was also near the top of his position group in sacks.

#defensive #tackle #jacksonville #sunday

Derek McInnes will officially begin his reign as Rangers boss with a trip to Tannadice Park on Friday night. Despite snapping up seven new names, the Scotsman is expected to be backed with further additions before the window is slammed shut next month. But the focus must be on the upcoming clash with Dundee United, as a victory on the road should boost the Gers ahead of their crucial Europa League qualifier against Jagiellonia Białystok.
Although their most recent encounter finished 4-2 in favour of Rangers, a last-gasp spot-kick from Nedim Bajrami saw them escape defeat when they clashed heads in Dundee back in December. It won't be a stroll in the park for the Glasgow giants, and it remains to be seen whether McInnes replicates last season's tactical mastery while in charge of Hearts.
The Light Blues have replaced Jack Butland with Ivor Pandur, as the former Hull City goalkeeper has been roped in as the new 'number 1'. Veteran Liam Kelly would continue as the understudy to the Croatian following his contract renewal earlier this summer.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 26: Ben Godfrey of Rangers with a headed clearance during a pre-season friendly match between Rangers and West Ham at Ibrox Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
James Tavernier's departure has left a massive void down the right-hand side. Ross McCrorie has returned to his boyhood club, but the gaffer should rely on Dujon Sterling, who has impressed as a fullback in their pre-season outings. Ben Godfrey, snapped up on a season-long loan from Atalanta, is expected to feature alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in the heart of the backline. Tuur Rommens has been a revelation since his January arrival, and his presence on the left would offer a perfect balance between defence and attack.

#july

When the Twins selected him with the 16th overall pick last July, Marek Houston was seen by most scouts as a lock to stick shortstop with elite defensive talent, but a fringy bat that projects for below average production in the major leagues. Just 27 games into his Double-A tenure, Houston is already producing offense at a high level, boasting a .325 batting average with a 135 wRC+. As he begins to pop up on top 100 prospect lists, there is a growing belief that his bat has a chance to provide some real impact for the Twins.
Standing at 6'3", Marek is a twitchy and fluid athlete. He is a plus runner, nabbing 38 bags so far this season while being caught just 4 times. He has an excellent approach at the plate. Very patient hitter who is running a chase rate around 17% this season with above-average walk rates. His swing mechanics have remained largely unchanged from his time at Wake Forest. The pre-swing hand load and leg kick is a little loud, but he breaks it down with 2 strikes, which has helped him limit strikeouts and put together mature at-bats despite posting average zone contact rates. His raw power is below average, but Houston has continued to tap into more and more juice as the season has gone on. There is quality gap power if he can consistently elevate the ball.
While the offensive ceiling is still limited, any doubt that Marek Houston may not have a major league caliber bat is effectively gone. If he doesn't tap into any more power, his profile is similar to that of Austin Martin or Luke Keaschall, a patient hitter who makes a lot of contact and provides value on the bases. While these guys don't hit for much power and have middling offensive numbers, they do more for the offense than the stats show. Combining that with plus defense at the shortstop position makes for an extremely valuable player and a guy who will find a way to make a positive impact on every game.
Marek Houston is squarely on track for a 2027 debut with an outside chance of making his way onto the opening day roster. He looks like a perfect fit for the Twins as a long-term solution at the shortstop position, where the team's -15 FRV since the start of 2025 ranks 28th in MLB. While he doesn't have a dynamite bat like Walker Jenkins or Emmanuel Rodriguez, Houston is worth getting excited about as one of the system's top prospects and arguably the prospect with the highest chance to be a productive big leaguer. He has been a Minnesota Twin for just over 12 months, but fans won't have to wait much longer to see him suited up at Target Field.

#chance

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for OWI last week in Wisconsin. Bodycam footage of that arrest was published by TMZ on Tuesday. Within hours of that, conversation had already drifted to an unexpected place in the podcast realm.
"She has something against Tony right there," McCoy said on his "Speakeasy" show. "Unless she gambled. She might have placed some bets on Tony. On a serious note, though, sometimes I think, and I'm not saying the law enforcement, but sometimes, like, we're overdoing our job. Because he doesn't even seem drunk."
Emmanuel Acho attempted to clarify exactly what McCoy was saying by directly asking if it was that Romo should be given a pass, which McCoy was easily able to answer.
"I'm giving him a pass, God dang it," McCoy said before asking why Acho also wouldn't give him a pass.
"If you're driving under the influence I will never give you a pass," Acho explained. That serious comment lingered for barely a split second before everyone involved started laughing about an old viral video.

#mccoy #pass #romo #serious

Mexico all but booked their ticket to the Quarterfinals of the CONCACAF U20 Championship after defeating Costa Rica by a 2-0 score. Mexico overcame going down to 10 players to get a victory that place them at 6 points, basically guaranteeing them to be at worst one of the two best third placed teams and thus the ticket to the Quarterfinals. Mexico will look to win the group against Guatemala on Thursday while Costa Rica faces off against Antigua and Barbuda earlier that day.
The 1st half started with Mexico coming out with most of the starting 11 from their opener against Antigua and Barbuda. Off a free kick, a cross into the area was almost deflected in by Gabriel Sibaja, as Costa Rica had the first chance of the match. Off a counter, Kionell Estrada got off a right footed shot in the area that went wide. A right footed shot from outside the area from Hugo Camberos went well wide. Both teams traded possession as the match became very even. A bad clearance allowed Matias Cordero to get the ball in the area but his shot was well saved by Mexico's goalkeeper, Juan Liceaga. After a harsh foul, there was a short scuffle between teams that ended with David Carro getting a Yellow card. The match continued to be extremely chippy as Mexico couldn't get going against Costa Rica's physical play. From outside the area, Samir Inda got off a great left footed shot that was deflected off the post. Mexico started to dominate possession as Costa Rica sat back and waited to counter. After a cross into the area was won by Santiago Sandoval, he would get brought down in the area by Adrian Espinoza and a Penalty Kick was given to Mexico. Hugo Camberos stepped up to take the PK and got off a thunderous right footed shot that went past Costa Rica's goalkeeper, Ian O'Rourke to score and give Mexico the 1-o lead. From outside the area, Juan Echivelstre got off a great right footed shot that forced O'Rourke to make a great save. Emmanuel Hernandez answered with a right footed shot from outside the area that Liceaga made a great save on it. The halftime whistle blew and after a slow start to the match, Mexico ended the half being the better team.
The 2nd half started with Mexico subbing out Carlos Hernandez for Yohan Orozco. Strangely three minutes into the half, Mexico subbed out Aldahir Valenzuela (possibly because of an injury) for Diego Reyes. A bad clearance from Liceaga ended up with him clearing the ball and kicking Sibaja in the face which earned him a straight red card. It was a terrible mistake from the goalkeeper that now placed the match in extreme danger with only 10 players. Mexico would sub out Juan Sigala for Cristo Navarrate, which because of the strange substitution of Valenzuela, meant that Mexico only had one window for subs for the rest of the match. Off a counter, Inda would make a great pass to Santiago Sandoval, whose left footed shot would be deflected by Emmanuel Brenes past O'Rourk and into the net to score and give Mexico the surprising 2-0 l

Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu missed out on a Commonwealth medal for the second games in a row after finishing fifth in the men's 100m final
It was the same position he managed in Birmingham four years ago.
The Welshman had eased through the heats and ran 10.00 seconds in his semi-final but could only manage 10.03 seconds in a rain-affected final won by Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme.
"I don't feel like I really made any mistakes so it's a hard one to take. These guys are just running crazy fast," he said.
"I felt like I put a good race together. I thought it would be won in 9.9-low which I think I'm capable of, I just didn't put it together today.

#welsh #commonwealth

EA Sports has revealed the Madden 27 ratings for the entire 2026 NFL draft class, along with some select undrafted free agents as well. So what ratings did the Jacksonville Jaguars' 10-man draft class receive?
There was a three-way tie among the Jaguars' draft picks for the highest overall Madden rating. Albert Regis, Emmanuel Pregnon, and Wesley Williams are at 73 overall.
Regis and Williams will immediately be rotational members along the defensive front, while Pregnon is currently slated to provide depth at guard.
Coming in at 70 overall were Jalen Huskey and Zach Durfee. Huskey will contribute on special teams right away and could push Caleb Ransaw for the third safety role on the depth chart. With Durfee, it remains to be seen where he fits in the defensive end rotation.
Nate Boerkircher, the Jaguars' first selection in this year's draft, has an overall rating of 67, which ranks seventh-best among Jacksonville's rookie class.

#huskey

After they were knocked out in the wild-card round of the postseason, the San Francisco 49ers have added some real difference-makers on both sides of the ball over the last few months.
While their roster is better than it was at the end of the year, they could still bring in talented players who could help take them to the next level. On Monday, a new name hit the market, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea requested a trade.
Every team in the league could benefit from adding a player like Vea, but former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho believes that Vea landing in San Francisco would make them legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
"If the Niners get Vita Vea. It's time to usher them back into the conversations. We've ushered the Rams into the Seahawks, as reigning champs, into the Philadelphia Eagles, they always stay in those conversations," Acho said on his "Speakeasy" podcast. "Because you got to think about what the Niners are building this offseason. I would suggest the Niners have had quietly, maybe the best offseason in all of football. You bring Dre Greenlaw back. I love the Niners linebacking core greater than any other linebacking core now. Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw. You go get Oso Odighizuwa. I believe that he is perfectly situated now to start at defensive tackle. Alfred Collins continuing to ascend. You forgot about Mykel Williams, first-round pick from last year because of the injury. Nick Bosa looks as good as ever.
"Now, if you can get Vita Vea, now think about the depth. Now, you're rotating three defensive tackles... I think if you bring in Vita Vea, now, that run defense, which was so porous last year, instantly becomes a strong suit. I think the secondary has questions. Outside of D-Mo (Deommodore Lenoir), everybody's got questions about that secondary. Is it Ji'Ayir Brown? Is it (Malik) Mustapha? But if you get somebody as stout as Vita Veya up front, playing next to Alfred Collins with Oso Odighizuwa rotating in, plus Nick Bosa on the outside, plus you got Mykel Williams on the outside, plus you got Romello Height. I just think that is an incredible formidable front in that front seven."

#niners #defensive #plus

Chelsea will kick off their pre-season schedule on Tuesday with a clash against Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers at the Accor Stadium.
This match signals the start of a new chapter for the club, as Xabi Alonso officially takes charge as head coach. The Blues are effectively starting from scratch after a disappointing 2025/26 Premier League campaign, which saw them finish 10th. With no pre-season matches played so far, Chelsea head into this fixture short on match fitness and overall rhythm, making their Australian opener a challenging starting point.
The squad travelling to Australia is far from full strength, with several important players unavailable.
A number of key names are still recovering after international duty, including Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernández, all of whom featured in the latter stages of the World Cup.
In addition, summer signings Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda have remained in London as they deal with minor injury concerns.

#head #sydney

Barclays believes the next phase for equity markets will be determined by upcoming Big Tech earnings and a series of central bank meetings, as investors balance resilient corporate performance against mounting macroeconomic risks.
The bank said strong earnings have helped equities withstand higher bond yields, rising oil prices and renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending, but warned that the investment backdrop is becoming more challenging.
According to Barclays, early second-quarter earnings have exceeded expectations on both sides of the Atlantic, reinforcing confidence in corporate fundamentals.
Despite higher interest rates and elevated energy prices, markets have remained resilient so far this reporting season. However, strategists led by Emmanuel Cau said oil prices and bond yields have now reached levels where downside risks are becoming more ****** ounced.
With no breakthrough in the conflict between the United States and Iran, Brent crude has climbed back to around $100 per barrel.

#bank #bond

Each season, a handful of players outperform expectations during training camp in August, quickly becoming fan favorites ahead of the regular season. It is a player who has flashy moments in practice and allows fans to get really excited at the prospect of what they could be for the Cleveland Browns’ future. We had some good predictions in our Feed post earlier this week:
Here are a few others:
Denzel Boston
Boston was selected with the 39th pick in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. Typically, one receiver emerges as a training camp standout, making highlight-reel catches or generating plenty of buzz from the local media. Gage Larvadain was the breakout training camp receiver last year, while Jamari Thrash filled that role the previous summer. It would not be surprising to see the rookie receiver follow suit.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

#training #camp

Every player wants to hit the ground running and start the new season fast once training camp begins. But for which Jacksonville Jaguars players is this a must?
The reasons a strong training camp showing is vital can vary from player to player, but all three of these offensive players require a quick start once practices begin.
Long's roster spot is in jeopardy this year. The additions of Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in the draft have made for a crowded tight end room. More likely than not, Long and Quintin Morris are competing for one roster spot.
While Long brings pass-catching upside to the position, Morris is the better blocker and more heavily contributes on special teams, with those two areas potentially being viewed as more valuable by the coaching staff. If Long is going to make a strong roster push, he'll have to show he can contribute as a blocker and on teams.
Similarly to Long, Edoga was on the roster last year, but he could be on the outside looking in this season. Edoga has the versatility to play both guard and tackle -- which is valuable -- but the Jaguars invested top 100 picks the last two years in the offensive line unit, selecting Wyatt Milum and Emmanuel Pregnon.

#long #roster #morris #once

Former Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel became a free agent earlier this year, and he has yet to sign with any team. There have been conversations about his return to the Commanders, as well as a potential return to the San Francisco 49ers, but nothing has come of it yet.
On a recent episode of the "Speakeasy" podcast, hosted by Emmanuel Acho and LeSean McCoy, the two discussed Samuel's potential return to the 49ers. McCoy said that the Niners were missing a "spark" in 2025, something Samuel used to provide for the team. Acho vehemently disagreed with McCoy.
“I’m not gonna pay a glorified mascot top-tier money…I’m paying you to get 1,400 yards. Deebo had 700 last year and 670 the year before,” exclaimed Acho. “At the end of the day, Deebo has had 1-1,000-yard receiving season. ONE! JUST ONE!”
While he's technically not wrong, Samuel has had only one 1,000-yard season; he's missing what Samuel actually brings to the table, and ignoring what he has been asked to do on the field. Not every receiver is going to get 1,000 yards every year, especially if he's not WR1.
Last year, Samuel was supposed to be the slot guy, the utility receiver who can also run with the ball and provide a distraction. The Commanders were not asking him for 1,000 yards. And with the injuries to Jayden Daniels, we'll never know what kind of a season he could have had.

#year #Commanders

The Los Angeles Rams have one of the best front offices in the NFL, and as a result, they have been one of the best drafting teams in the league since general manager Les Snead took control in 2012.
Exemplifying their success is their status in CBS Sports' rankings of the best first-round picks since 2020. Despite only having one first-round pick from 2020 to 2025, their selection of Jared Verse was ranked 11th. Verse, a 2024 selection, won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was the 19th selection in his class and the third-highest member (Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels) of his class in the rankings.
"The Rams' ******* ysis is easily the funniest of any in the NFL," wrote CBS Sports' Mike Renner. "They had only one first-round pick from 2020-25, and it was one of the best picks over that span, with Jared Verse checking in at No. 11 out of 191. In an ironic twist of fate, he's no longer on the Rams after the Myles Garrett trade this offseason. The Rams' attitude toward the draft is truly one of one."
While convention might state that the Rams should keep and use their first-round picks if they have such success, every first-round pick flipped since 2019 has been for a star player, including Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford and Trent McDuffie.
Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., who the Commanders drafted, was ranked 184th. Forbes had a redemptive 2025 after a struggling start to his career in Washington.

#since

Former ESPN host Trey Wingo is defending former coworkers at the network after “NFL Live” went through a shakeup with former NFL star Ryan Clark’s dismissal.
The longtime sports media figure came quick to the defense of his former program after Emmanuel Acho attacked ESPN for getting rid of Clark. However, Wingo’s got receipts regarding viewership that don’t support Acho’s claims.
MORE: Ryan Clark details controversial ‘NFL Live’ exit, ESPN layoff
Acho recently took to social media to suggest that Clark is a main reason why “NFL Live” is so successful. However, WIngo is quick to point out that the ESPN show’s ratings have dipped significantly over the years.
In fact, WIngo even posted a chart commenting on Acho’s rationale showing that the program peaked in viewers over a decade ago. That includes top ratings for “NFL Live” allegedly coming in 2013, which is long before Clark’s tenure.

#clark #live #ryan

On Tuesday, French lawmakers approved a ban on social media for children below age 15. France becomes the first in Europe to follow Australia, where a social media ban for kids under 16 was implemented in December. President Emmanuel Macron aims to have the law in place in time for the start of the next academic year.

#french

(NewsNation) — The Department of Defense on Tuesday released the name of an additional U.S. soldier killed in Iranian strikes in northern Iraq, identifying him as 30-year-old Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The Pentagon said Swinton was killed in action Sunday during a controlled detonation of a downed One-Way Unmanned Aerial System at Erbil Air Base, Iraq. The incident is under investigation.
Cost of Iran war tops $87B as Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill
Swinton was ***** igned to D Battery, 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the Pentagon said.
On Monday, the Pentagon identified two other troops who were killed in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan.

#pentagon #north #carolina #base

Deebo Samuel is back in the headlines, but it isn't to announce where he plans to play in 2026.
Instead, the former NFL All-Pro is making the news this afternoon for responding to some harsh criticism from former player turned podcast host Emmanuel Acho.
On a recent episode of the Speakeasy talk show hosted by Emmanuel Acho and two-time Super Bowl champion LeSean McCoy, both hosts sat down to decide the current status of the San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver room and whether or not the team should consider a reunion with Deebo Samuel.
MORE: Ryan Clark and ESPN part ways before NFL season begins
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (right) look on prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

#deebo #arizona #receiver #instead

The unexpected termination of former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark from ESPN sent shockwaves across sports media. While many fans focused on the harshness of Clark being removed during a live broadcast, industry insiders are examining the cold financial reality driving the decision: a massive shift in how networks allocate talent payroll.
As traditional networks pivot toward digital giants and creator-led platforms, the sports media landscape has undergone a seismic transformation.
Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho broke down the financial mechanics on his podcast, "Speakeasy," pointing out how multi-million-dollar mega-deals for star personalities inevitably squeeze out traditional ****** yst budgets.
"There's two mega stars at ESPN left doing daily shows: Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee," Acho explained. "They have to make room for Pat McAfee. 'The Pat McAfee Show' will get $60 million. But with that being said, you got to start to find that money. Well, if Ryan is making $2 or $3 million, bet, if I got to find $10 or $15 more for Pat, where can I find it? Hey, I can find a couple mil from Ryan."
Acho's co-hosts underscored that modern broadcasting increasingly prioritizes built-in digital reach and viral engagement over traditional ex-player credentials. With networks pouring unprecedented funds into external licensing deals for giant independent brands, legacy studio roles face intense budget pressure.

#mcafee #million #espn

As President Donald Trump faces near-record-low approval ratings, a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll, conducted July 8-13, found that Democrats have a slim advantage over Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections.
Still, Democratic supporters are more motivated to vote. The WaPo-Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 3 percentage points, 48% to 45%, two years after Kamala Harris' 2024 loss to Trump.
President Donald Trump receives a tour of Chateau de Versailles from President of France Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner on June 17, 2026 in Versailles, France. The dinner followed the conclusion of this week's Group of 7 (G7) summit in Evian, France.
The poll also found that Democrats' edge grows to 8 points among those "absolutely certain to vote" as 53% of highly motivated voters support Democrats while 45% support Republicans. Trump has faced low approval numbers amid issues with the economy and the Iran war.

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.
An 11-minute Super Bowl-style show, co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS, will take place during the interval at New York New Jersey Stadium.
While sources within World Cup organisers Fifa suggest the break will be around 20 minutes, it is understood that one option is for the normal 15-minute half-time break and then the planned 11-minute show.
The laws of the game, governed by Ifab (the International Football **** ociation Board), state that players are entitled to a half-time break "not exceeding 15 minutes".
Half-time of last year's Club World Cup final, also organised by Fifa and held in New Jersey, lasted a total of 24 minutes due to a performance featuring Coldplay, J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems and Emmanuel Kelly.

Fiorentina have been knocked back in their attempt to sign Tolu Arokodare, with Wolves rejecting an approach for the forward.
According to Fabrizio Romano, via FirenzeViola, the Viola tabled a proposal for the striker, only for the Premier League club to turn it down.
The move is part of Fiorentina's search for a wide attacker to hand straight to Fabio Grosso, with the club looking at options while they wait on Luca Koleosho.
Arokodare, though, looks a difficult target on more than one front.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – MAY 31: Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare of Nigeria during the Unity Cup Final match between Jamaica and Nigeria at Gtech Community Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

Nations Championship
New Zealand 47-17 Italy (FT) - Will Jordan scores hat-trick to become record All Blacks try scorer
Australia 26-42 France (FT) - Emmanuel Meafou, debutant Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (2), Romain Ntamack, Florian Verhaeghe and Theo Attissogbe score for France; Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Fraser McReight (2) and Jeremy Williams touch down for Wallabies
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