2 days ago
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is heading into a more significant phase of its comeback without one of the activist investors who helped alter its board.
Carl Icahn sharply cut his JetBlue position, selling roughly 8.13 million shares for about $40.4 million between Aug. 17 and Aug. 20, regulatory filings show. The transactions reduced the Icahn Group's interest to around 3.32%, or about 12.5 million shares, from over 10% when the activist investor initially revealed his position in 2024.
That's more than some spring cleaning.
Icahn's smaller stake fell below the amount needed to retain board presence at JetBlue. Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller, directors supported by Icahn, resigned both effective Aug. 24 after the group's ownership fell below the appropriate level, the airline said in an Aug. 27 filing with the SEC.
It is interesting timing for investors. JetBlue is aiming to show that its JetForward turnaround will restore sustainable profitability after years of strategic missteps, excessive expenses, and a failed attempt to combine with Spirit Airlines.
#jetblue #icahn #fell
Carl Icahn sharply cut his JetBlue position, selling roughly 8.13 million shares for about $40.4 million between Aug. 17 and Aug. 20, regulatory filings show. The transactions reduced the Icahn Group's interest to around 3.32%, or about 12.5 million shares, from over 10% when the activist investor initially revealed his position in 2024.
That's more than some spring cleaning.
Icahn's smaller stake fell below the amount needed to retain board presence at JetBlue. Jesse Lynn and Steven Miller, directors supported by Icahn, resigned both effective Aug. 24 after the group's ownership fell below the appropriate level, the airline said in an Aug. 27 filing with the SEC.
It is interesting timing for investors. JetBlue is aiming to show that its JetForward turnaround will restore sustainable profitability after years of strategic missteps, excessive expenses, and a failed attempt to combine with Spirit Airlines.
#jetblue #icahn #fell
3 days ago
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
ACCOUNT NAME
#account #monthly
Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
ACCOUNT NAME
#account #monthly
3 days ago
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
ACCOUNT NAME
#account #advertiser #disclosure
Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
ACCOUNT NAME
#account #advertiser #disclosure
4 days ago
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If you've read recent headlines, you're probably convinced everyone beyond the age of 60 is extremely rich. After all, the Washington Post (1) called the baby boomers the "wealthiest generation in history" last year.
From gold-plated pensions to excessively large homes, boomers — apparently — have it all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise #finance #post #bezos
If you've read recent headlines, you're probably convinced everyone beyond the age of 60 is extremely rich. After all, the Washington Post (1) called the baby boomers the "wealthiest generation in history" last year.
From gold-plated pensions to excessively large homes, boomers — apparently — have it all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise #finance #post #bezos
4 days ago
Making 32 bets before the season might feel like a lot, but when you look at how many markets are available to wager on — team futures, win totals, award markets, player props, "Game of the Year" betting, etc., it's really not all that excessive. Of course, if you had just blindly bet one unit on each of all 32 of our plays from last year's article, you'd have been up 7.26 units, and you're probably thrilled to see we're back with this article again.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
We'll start in the AFC, with one bet for each team in the NFL this season.
The best-case scenario for Baltimore is that Jesse Minter and a bolstered defensive front works well enough that the majority of Ravens games are in control in the fourth quarter — and when they are, Derrick Henry can salt them away without Lamar Jackson needing to scramble around.
Optimism is high for Jackson's statistics because he comes into the season healthy, but like last year, he may not stay that way. Whether that means missed time, or similar inefficiency to 2025 when he had just 349 rushing yards on 67 carries in 13 games, we'll bet Jackson — turning 30 this season — doesn't get loose frequently enough to clear this rushing total.
#article
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season
We'll start in the AFC, with one bet for each team in the NFL this season.
The best-case scenario for Baltimore is that Jesse Minter and a bolstered defensive front works well enough that the majority of Ravens games are in control in the fourth quarter — and when they are, Derrick Henry can salt them away without Lamar Jackson needing to scramble around.
Optimism is high for Jackson's statistics because he comes into the season healthy, but like last year, he may not stay that way. Whether that means missed time, or similar inefficiency to 2025 when he had just 349 rushing yards on 67 carries in 13 games, we'll bet Jackson — turning 30 this season — doesn't get loose frequently enough to clear this rushing total.
#article
4 days ago
Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested in March for yet another vehicular accident. Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol, but he refused a urine test and showed signs of impairment during the ordeal.
Officers found two painkiller pills in his pocket, and he told deputies he had taken "a few" prescription medications earlier that day. Later, Woods pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing.
Recently, Woods announced he planned to change his not guilty plea, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Woods was scheduled to appear in court on September 8th but is now expected on Wednesday morning for a plea conference.
The golf legend has been involved in a few other crashes over the years, all of which have stunted his illustrious career. In 2021, he survived a crash in Los Angeles so severe that doctors considered amputating his leg. Woods was not charged with any crimes as authorities determined the crash was caused by excessive speed and not impairment. On the other hand, in 2009, Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree outside of his residence around 2:00 a.m. Police suspected Woods was under the influence or impaired by medication, but no actual charges followed.
Woods has had to bow out of golf due to several back surgeries and lower-body injuries that have affected his mobility. As a result, Woods has battled with prescribed substance dependency. As of June, he formally stepped away from the game and traveled outside of the United States to seek treatment at an inpatient treatment facility.
#golf #signs #charges
Officers found two painkiller pills in his pocket, and he told deputies he had taken "a few" prescription medications earlier that day. Later, Woods pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing.
Recently, Woods announced he planned to change his not guilty plea, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Woods was scheduled to appear in court on September 8th but is now expected on Wednesday morning for a plea conference.
The golf legend has been involved in a few other crashes over the years, all of which have stunted his illustrious career. In 2021, he survived a crash in Los Angeles so severe that doctors considered amputating his leg. Woods was not charged with any crimes as authorities determined the crash was caused by excessive speed and not impairment. On the other hand, in 2009, Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree outside of his residence around 2:00 a.m. Police suspected Woods was under the influence or impaired by medication, but no actual charges followed.
Woods has had to bow out of golf due to several back surgeries and lower-body injuries that have affected his mobility. As a result, Woods has battled with prescribed substance dependency. As of June, he formally stepped away from the game and traveled outside of the United States to seek treatment at an inpatient treatment facility.
#golf #signs #charges
5 days ago
Sept 1 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth's insurance unit said on Tuesday that a broad range of conditions will no longer need prior approval, effective October 1, as it aims to eliminate prior authorization for 30% of healthcare services by the end of this year.
Here are the details:
• The reduction spans a broad mix of services across multiple clinical specialties, including cardiology, genetic and laboratory testing, chiropractic care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, orthopedic and musculoskeletal procedures, among others.
• The prior authorization requirements are being eliminated across its commercial plans, Medicare Advantage for older adults and individual insurance under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and some other types of plans.
• Health insurers have been taking measures to simplify their requirements for prior authorization on medicines and medical services after complaints from patients and doctors over excessive paperwork that can delay or even deny needed care.
#prior
Here are the details:
• The reduction spans a broad mix of services across multiple clinical specialties, including cardiology, genetic and laboratory testing, chiropractic care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, orthopedic and musculoskeletal procedures, among others.
• The prior authorization requirements are being eliminated across its commercial plans, Medicare Advantage for older adults and individual insurance under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and some other types of plans.
• Health insurers have been taking measures to simplify their requirements for prior authorization on medicines and medical services after complaints from patients and doctors over excessive paperwork that can delay or even deny needed care.
#prior
5 days ago
By David Lawder and Leika Kihara
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for sound monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations and avoid excessive currency volatility during his meeting with Bank of **** an Governor Kazuo Ueda, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
The remarks, which underline Bessent's recent calls for the BOJ to raise interest rates, reinforce the case for Ueda to argue for a hike at his bank's policy meeting on September 17-18.
The two officials met on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers' and central bank governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
"The Secretary emphasized the importance of sound formulation and communication of monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations and avoid excess exchange rate volatility," the statement said.
#carolina
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for sound monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations and avoid excessive currency volatility during his meeting with Bank of **** an Governor Kazuo Ueda, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
The remarks, which underline Bessent's recent calls for the BOJ to raise interest rates, reinforce the case for Ueda to argue for a hike at his bank's policy meeting on September 17-18.
The two officials met on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers' and central bank governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
"The Secretary emphasized the importance of sound formulation and communication of monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations and avoid excess exchange rate volatility," the statement said.
#carolina
5 days ago
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If you've read recent headlines, you're probably convinced everyone beyond the age of 60 is extremely rich. After all, the Washington Post (1) called the baby boomers the "wealthiest generation in history" last year.
From gold-plated pensions to excessively large homes, boomers — apparently — have it all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#washington #post
If you've read recent headlines, you're probably convinced everyone beyond the age of 60 is extremely rich. After all, the Washington Post (1) called the baby boomers the "wealthiest generation in history" last year.
From gold-plated pensions to excessively large homes, boomers — apparently — have it all.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#washington #post
9 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff was caught by surprise when she saw her mom take to social media about excessive U.S. Open ticket requests from family and friends.
That doesn't mean she has any issue with it.
A day after Candi Gauff posted on a "blunt but necessary statement" on Instagram saying her daughter's tickets for the Grand Slam tournament were spoken for, Coco defended the sentiment.
"Honestly, it was needed, and it was directed towards a few family and friends," Gauff said Friday. "People come out of the woodwork. You haven't spoken to someone for years. They don't say, 'Congrats' or, 'Happy birthday' or nothing. Then they're like, 'Oh, I'm in New York, can I have 8 tickets to your match in your box, please?"
Gauff is coming off winning the Cincinnati Open and initially thought her mother's post — which included a photo of her holding the trophy — was a sweet message about that victory. Instead, Candi Gauff had a point to make.
#spoken #Instagram
That doesn't mean she has any issue with it.
A day after Candi Gauff posted on a "blunt but necessary statement" on Instagram saying her daughter's tickets for the Grand Slam tournament were spoken for, Coco defended the sentiment.
"Honestly, it was needed, and it was directed towards a few family and friends," Gauff said Friday. "People come out of the woodwork. You haven't spoken to someone for years. They don't say, 'Congrats' or, 'Happy birthday' or nothing. Then they're like, 'Oh, I'm in New York, can I have 8 tickets to your match in your box, please?"
Gauff is coming off winning the Cincinnati Open and initially thought her mother's post — which included a photo of her holding the trophy — was a sweet message about that victory. Instead, Candi Gauff had a point to make.
#spoken #Instagram
10 days ago
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has drawn sharp criticism after his confrontation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Stephen A Smith backed Kanter's broader argument about WNBA eligibility rules but called his conduct at the game "classless" and "excessive."
Kanter attended Sunday's Indiana Fever-Sky game wearing a shirt reading, "WOMAN. Noun. Adult human female." The former NBA player has also declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of his protest against the league's eligibility rules.
The situation escalated during the third quarter after Cloud scored and turned toward Kanter. Kanter stood up and stepped toward the court before security intervened and escorted him from Wintrust Arena.
MORE: Charlamagne tha God puts Enes Kanter Freedom on blast for WNBA theatrics
Smith thinks Kanter had a legitimate policy argument but chose the wrong target.
#cloud #former #eligibility
Kanter attended Sunday's Indiana Fever-Sky game wearing a shirt reading, "WOMAN. Noun. Adult human female." The former NBA player has also declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of his protest against the league's eligibility rules.
The situation escalated during the third quarter after Cloud scored and turned toward Kanter. Kanter stood up and stepped toward the court before security intervened and escorted him from Wintrust Arena.
MORE: Charlamagne tha God puts Enes Kanter Freedom on blast for WNBA theatrics
Smith thinks Kanter had a legitimate policy argument but chose the wrong target.
#cloud #former #eligibility
12 days ago
XRP (XRP) has outperformed all other crypto **** ets in the top 5 with an impressive 50% gain in just 7 days after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a new regulatory framework for the industry.
Moreover, Ripple was one of the companies invited to the White House for President Donald Trump's crypto summit, a gathering where the head of state affirmed his commitment to get the Clarity Act passed this year.
Trading volumes for XRP have jumped to more $6 billion in the past 24 hours alone after spending months in the freezer. This figure accounts for over 6% of the **** et's circulating market cap, as five consecutive days of gains pulled off a massive short squeeze.
With more than $100 million worth of XRP shorts being liquidated in the past five days alone, this qualifies as one of the most dramatic bloodbaths for bears in the token's history.
The last time we saw liquidations of this magnitude was October 10, back when a flash crash swept the crypto market into its latest bearish cycle. Volatility was quite high at that point, and the market flushed out excessively leveraged shorts as it also evaporated billions in long positions.
#days #past
Moreover, Ripple was one of the companies invited to the White House for President Donald Trump's crypto summit, a gathering where the head of state affirmed his commitment to get the Clarity Act passed this year.
Trading volumes for XRP have jumped to more $6 billion in the past 24 hours alone after spending months in the freezer. This figure accounts for over 6% of the **** et's circulating market cap, as five consecutive days of gains pulled off a massive short squeeze.
With more than $100 million worth of XRP shorts being liquidated in the past five days alone, this qualifies as one of the most dramatic bloodbaths for bears in the token's history.
The last time we saw liquidations of this magnitude was October 10, back when a flash crash swept the crypto market into its latest bearish cycle. Volatility was quite high at that point, and the market flushed out excessively leveraged shorts as it also evaporated billions in long positions.
#days #past
13 days ago
Indycar takes to the streets around Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
First things first. I am a car enthusiast, a motor racing fan and an active race competitor, having competed in the Nurburgring 24-hours in Germany and countless other domestic races in ****** an over the last 25 years. I've also been to watch numerous F1 races, the 24-Hours of Le Mans, the Indy 500, World Rally Championship events in the middle of nowhere, and even street F1 races from Monaco to Melbourne. So yes, I love cars and racing. But what President Trump did last weekend by staging his Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix race in Washington DC was, well, let's just call it excessive, disruptive, inappropriate and tone-deaf.
Over the weekend, the distinct, ear-splitting whine of 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engines echoed off the marble facades of federal buildings as IndyCar made its highly controversial debut on the streets of the nation's capital.
The event, billed as the "Washington Grand Prix," saw open-wheel Indy race cars speeding at over 150 mph down Pennsylvania Avenue, transforming the historic corridor between the U.S. Capitol and the White House into a 1.7-mile long temporary, high-octane racetrack. The narrow, angular cars blasted past the US Capitol, made sharp turns around the National Archives, and pass the Smithsonian Air and ****** e Museum for a total of 147 laps, a number which equals a race distance of 250-miles. Yes, you guessed it. That 250 number had to relate to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
Penske Corporation CEO Roger Penske (R) and IndyCar series champion Alex Palou (L) presents U.S. President Donald Trump (C) with a race helmet during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
#washington #grand #races #images
First things first. I am a car enthusiast, a motor racing fan and an active race competitor, having competed in the Nurburgring 24-hours in Germany and countless other domestic races in ****** an over the last 25 years. I've also been to watch numerous F1 races, the 24-Hours of Le Mans, the Indy 500, World Rally Championship events in the middle of nowhere, and even street F1 races from Monaco to Melbourne. So yes, I love cars and racing. But what President Trump did last weekend by staging his Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix race in Washington DC was, well, let's just call it excessive, disruptive, inappropriate and tone-deaf.
Over the weekend, the distinct, ear-splitting whine of 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engines echoed off the marble facades of federal buildings as IndyCar made its highly controversial debut on the streets of the nation's capital.
The event, billed as the "Washington Grand Prix," saw open-wheel Indy race cars speeding at over 150 mph down Pennsylvania Avenue, transforming the historic corridor between the U.S. Capitol and the White House into a 1.7-mile long temporary, high-octane racetrack. The narrow, angular cars blasted past the US Capitol, made sharp turns around the National Archives, and pass the Smithsonian Air and ****** e Museum for a total of 147 laps, a number which equals a race distance of 250-miles. Yes, you guessed it. That 250 number had to relate to the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
Penske Corporation CEO Roger Penske (R) and IndyCar series champion Alex Palou (L) presents U.S. President Donald Trump (C) with a race helmet during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
#washington #grand #races #images
15 days ago
(NEXSTAR) — The condition known to cause "scromiting" among some marijuana users has become more prevalent in the U.S., a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, though the trend among a specific age group may contradict previous understandings of the syndrome.
Cannabis (or cannabinoid) hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is as serious as it sounds. The condition, which can cause excessive vomiting with recurring bouts of severe stomach pain and nausea, was first detected in Australia two decades ago. Some have referred to a combination of CHS symptoms – screaming, due to the intense pain, and vomiting – as "scromiting."
Hot showers and baths are often described as the only way to mitigate the discomfort. In rare cases, the condition has resulted in death, health officials said.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome is on the rise: What symptoms to watch for
"[Patients] are not high in any fashion and in fact are in significant distress with uncontrolled vomiting, gagging, hurling, and pain," Dr. Sam Torbati, the medical director of the Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, explained to Nexstar via email. He sees patients already diagnosed with or presenting with suspected cases of cannabis hyperemesis arrive in his emergency department weekly.
#condition #hyperemesis #vomiting #pain
Cannabis (or cannabinoid) hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is as serious as it sounds. The condition, which can cause excessive vomiting with recurring bouts of severe stomach pain and nausea, was first detected in Australia two decades ago. Some have referred to a combination of CHS symptoms – screaming, due to the intense pain, and vomiting – as "scromiting."
Hot showers and baths are often described as the only way to mitigate the discomfort. In rare cases, the condition has resulted in death, health officials said.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome is on the rise: What symptoms to watch for
"[Patients] are not high in any fashion and in fact are in significant distress with uncontrolled vomiting, gagging, hurling, and pain," Dr. Sam Torbati, the medical director of the Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, explained to Nexstar via email. He sees patients already diagnosed with or presenting with suspected cases of cannabis hyperemesis arrive in his emergency department weekly.
#condition #hyperemesis #vomiting #pain
16 days ago
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints took to the spotlight with their fight-filled joint practice earlier this week—and the NFL took notice.
Over the past few seasons, the league has cracked down on what it considers bad sportsmanship, from taunting and excessive celebrations to gestures mimicking firearms. Now, it looks like joint-practice brawls could be the next item on the NFL's hit list.
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs with the ball during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesCredit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
According to Mark Maske of Front Office Sports on X, the NFL has fined both the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following their fight-filled joint practice at the Cowboys' summer home in Oxnard, California, earlier this week.
The league also reminded teams that they were warned ahead of training camp about their responsibility to keep unsportsmanlike behavior in check at joint practices—particularly when things have the potential to turn dangerous and cause injuries.
#took
Over the past few seasons, the league has cracked down on what it considers bad sportsmanship, from taunting and excessive celebrations to gestures mimicking firearms. Now, it looks like joint-practice brawls could be the next item on the NFL's hit list.
Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) runs with the ball during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesCredit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
According to Mark Maske of Front Office Sports on X, the NFL has fined both the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each following their fight-filled joint practice at the Cowboys' summer home in Oxnard, California, earlier this week.
The league also reminded teams that they were warned ahead of training camp about their responsibility to keep unsportsmanlike behavior in check at joint practices—particularly when things have the potential to turn dangerous and cause injuries.
#took
17 days ago
Manchester United's midfield rebuild appears to be entering its decisive phase, with TeamTalk reporting that Carlos Baleba has emerged as the leading target to complete the club's summer business in the centre of the pitch. The Brighton midfielder has been admired internally for some time and, crucially, the pursuit now looks to have moved from long-term appreciation into active negotiation.
According to the report, Jason Wilcox and Michael Carrick have both played major roles in shaping the decision. The key line is clear, United have "now stepped up their pursuit with a new £65million bid, which is the basis of ongoing talks with Brighton". More significantly, "Sources believe a deal is likely to be reached at around £70million." If that figure is finalised, Baleba would become the most expensive of United's three midfield additions.
United's interest in Baleba is not a late-market reaction. It is understood Wilcox has tracked the player over a lengthy period and was involved when United first made an approach last summer. Brighton's earlier valuation, "around £100million", was viewed as excessive, yet the admiration never disappeared. That persistence says plenty about how strongly the player is rated within the club's football structure.
The appeal goes beyond technical ability. TeamTalk states that "United carried out extensive work on Baleba both on and off the pitch and became convinced that he was an excellent fit for the Manchester United project." That kind of language is often revealing in recruitment stories. It suggests this is not simply about athleticism, ball-winning or profile fit, but about character, adaptability and resilience.
There is another telling detail in the report, "United were also impressed by his demeanour and personality away from the pitch, with the reports fed back to Wilcox and the wider recruitment team described as glowing." For a club trying to modernise its decision-making and avoid expensive mistakes, those elements matter. TeamTalk adds that this "only strengthened Wilcox's belief that Baleba had the mentality required to succeed at Old Trafford."
#teamtalk #million
According to the report, Jason Wilcox and Michael Carrick have both played major roles in shaping the decision. The key line is clear, United have "now stepped up their pursuit with a new £65million bid, which is the basis of ongoing talks with Brighton". More significantly, "Sources believe a deal is likely to be reached at around £70million." If that figure is finalised, Baleba would become the most expensive of United's three midfield additions.
United's interest in Baleba is not a late-market reaction. It is understood Wilcox has tracked the player over a lengthy period and was involved when United first made an approach last summer. Brighton's earlier valuation, "around £100million", was viewed as excessive, yet the admiration never disappeared. That persistence says plenty about how strongly the player is rated within the club's football structure.
The appeal goes beyond technical ability. TeamTalk states that "United carried out extensive work on Baleba both on and off the pitch and became convinced that he was an excellent fit for the Manchester United project." That kind of language is often revealing in recruitment stories. It suggests this is not simply about athleticism, ball-winning or profile fit, but about character, adaptability and resilience.
There is another telling detail in the report, "United were also impressed by his demeanour and personality away from the pitch, with the reports fed back to Wilcox and the wider recruitment team described as glowing." For a club trying to modernise its decision-making and avoid expensive mistakes, those elements matter. TeamTalk adds that this "only strengthened Wilcox's belief that Baleba had the mentality required to succeed at Old Trafford."
#teamtalk #million
19 days ago
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has confirmed its in-principle support for modernising the UK tax system, while urging the government to ensure reforms do not create excessive compliance burdens for businesses or their advisers.
The professional body made the observation as ICAS OMB & Practice (Employment & VAT) head of tax Gordon Grant shared the institute's response to two separate consultations.
The two government initiatives are an HMRC consultation on reporting company payments to participators and a joint call for evidence on business systems integration run by HMRC and the Department for Business and Trade.
The systems integration review explored whether connecting commercial software platforms such as accounting packages, banking portals, e-commerce tools and point-of-sale systems could help businesses maintain records more accurately and efficiently.
ICAS noted that linked software ought to reduce administrative workloads and raise data quality.
#government
The professional body made the observation as ICAS OMB & Practice (Employment & VAT) head of tax Gordon Grant shared the institute's response to two separate consultations.
The two government initiatives are an HMRC consultation on reporting company payments to participators and a joint call for evidence on business systems integration run by HMRC and the Department for Business and Trade.
The systems integration review explored whether connecting commercial software platforms such as accounting packages, banking portals, e-commerce tools and point-of-sale systems could help businesses maintain records more accurately and efficiently.
ICAS noted that linked software ought to reduce administrative workloads and raise data quality.
#government
20 days ago
Drivers caught speeding, using illegal number plates and creating excessive noise have been targeted in a police road safety operation.
During roadside checks in Plymouth on 6 August, Devon and Cornwall Police identified seven vehicles with illegal number plates. Two drivers were caught speeding on West Hoe Road, while six were found exceeding the limit on Millbay Road and three on Durnford Street.
Seven motorcyclists had bikes fitted with illegal exhausts that created excessive noise. The riders have been given a week to fit legal exhaust systems and pass a further MoT test, officers said.
The action followed concerns from residents about antisocial driving, said police.
Police said several vehicles failed to stop when signalled by officers.
#drivers #seven
During roadside checks in Plymouth on 6 August, Devon and Cornwall Police identified seven vehicles with illegal number plates. Two drivers were caught speeding on West Hoe Road, while six were found exceeding the limit on Millbay Road and three on Durnford Street.
Seven motorcyclists had bikes fitted with illegal exhausts that created excessive noise. The riders have been given a week to fit legal exhaust systems and pass a further MoT test, officers said.
The action followed concerns from residents about antisocial driving, said police.
Police said several vehicles failed to stop when signalled by officers.
#drivers #seven
21 days ago
The IndyCar Series' first race in Markham, Ontario, Canada, will have a different look up front. Louis Foster starts from the pole position and Christian Lundgaard is second for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, a 90-lap race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile layout.
These drivers crashed during practice or qualifying: Alex Palou, Caio Collet, Will Power and Josef Newgarden all start further back in the field than they'd like.
These drivers face 6-position grid penalties for excessive engine changes: Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Marcus Armstrong, Will Power, Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O'Ward.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights throughout, so please remember to refresh.
(*-drivers moved back 6 places on starting grid for excessive engine changes)
#drivers #markham #grid
These drivers crashed during practice or qualifying: Alex Palou, Caio Collet, Will Power and Josef Newgarden all start further back in the field than they'd like.
These drivers face 6-position grid penalties for excessive engine changes: Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Marcus Armstrong, Will Power, Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O'Ward.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights throughout, so please remember to refresh.
(*-drivers moved back 6 places on starting grid for excessive engine changes)
#drivers #markham #grid
21 days ago
The IndyCar Series' first race in Markham, Ontario, Canada, will have a different look up front. Louis Foster starts from the pole position and Christian Lundgaard is second for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, a 90-lap race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile layout.
These drivers crashed during practice or qualifying: Alex Palou, Caio Collet, Will Power and Josef Newgarden all start further back in the field than they'd like.
These drivers face 6-position grid penalties for excessive engine changes: Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Marcus Armstrong, Will Power, Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O'Ward.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights throughout, so please remember to refresh.
(*-drivers moved back 6 places on starting grid for excessive engine changes)
#markham #christian #position #excessive
These drivers crashed during practice or qualifying: Alex Palou, Caio Collet, Will Power and Josef Newgarden all start further back in the field than they'd like.
These drivers face 6-position grid penalties for excessive engine changes: Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Marcus Armstrong, Will Power, Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O'Ward.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights throughout, so please remember to refresh.
(*-drivers moved back 6 places on starting grid for excessive engine changes)
#markham #christian #position #excessive
26 days ago
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington said her flagrant foul Aug. 8 against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was unfortunate and unintentional. She also clarified her "white privilege" post on social media was not in response to being given the foul.
"It's just who I am. I'm never going to just let an open layup be had," Carrington told reporters Monday, Aug. 10, before the team's road game against the Seattle Storm. "You can pull clips from, I don't know, however many seasons of me making that (play). Obviously I'm just coming back from injury, so maybe my timing or my lift wasn't where it needs to get. It was unfortunate I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Carrington made her season debut for the Sky on July 30 after recovering from a foot injury. She was ejected from their game against the Fever for a flagrant foul penalty 2, which is given for "unnecessary and excessive" contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Carrington, who is Black, fouled Cunningham from behind on a fast-break layup late in the first quarter of the nationally-televised game at the United Center in Chicago. Cunningham, who is white, was knocked to the court from the impact. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant 2 after officials determined Carrington wound up and followed through on the contact with Cunningham's head and neck.
Cunningham recently made headlines for her comments on transgender athletes, and Carrington emphasized that had nothing to do with the on-court situation.
#carrington #cunningham #flagrant
"It's just who I am. I'm never going to just let an open layup be had," Carrington told reporters Monday, Aug. 10, before the team's road game against the Seattle Storm. "You can pull clips from, I don't know, however many seasons of me making that (play). Obviously I'm just coming back from injury, so maybe my timing or my lift wasn't where it needs to get. It was unfortunate I made contact with her in the way that I did, but it was never intentional."
Carrington made her season debut for the Sky on July 30 after recovering from a foot injury. She was ejected from their game against the Fever for a flagrant foul penalty 2, which is given for "unnecessary and excessive" contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Carrington, who is Black, fouled Cunningham from behind on a fast-break layup late in the first quarter of the nationally-televised game at the United Center in Chicago. Cunningham, who is white, was knocked to the court from the impact. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a flagrant 2 after officials determined Carrington wound up and followed through on the contact with Cunningham's head and neck.
Cunningham recently made headlines for her comments on transgender athletes, and Carrington emphasized that had nothing to do with the on-court situation.
#carrington #cunningham #flagrant
28 days ago
Felix Rosenqvist wins pole position for the IndyCar Series race at Portland International Raceway, with Alex Palou also on the front row. It is Rosenqvist's second pole of the year.
David Malukas, who was scheduled to serve a six-position grid penalty in the previous race in Nashville, will serve it here because he crashed in pre-qualifying practice at Nashville, forcing him to the rear of the field. Caio Collet is also serving a six-spot grid penalty for an excessive engine change.
Here's the qualifying lineup for Only Bulls Grand Prix of Portland, a 110-lap race on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile road course.
*: Serving a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change
Row 1
#penalty #nashville #serve
David Malukas, who was scheduled to serve a six-position grid penalty in the previous race in Nashville, will serve it here because he crashed in pre-qualifying practice at Nashville, forcing him to the rear of the field. Caio Collet is also serving a six-spot grid penalty for an excessive engine change.
Here's the qualifying lineup for Only Bulls Grand Prix of Portland, a 110-lap race on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile road course.
*: Serving a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change
Row 1
#penalty #nashville #serve
29 days ago
Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game Saturday, Aug. 8, after a hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Not long after, Carrington posted two words to her Threads account: "WHITE PRIVILEGE Indianafever."
Carrington's foul caused tension among players and after review, officials upgraded it to a flagrant foul penalty 2, which requires a player exit the game due to unnecessary and excessive contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Cunningham immediately had words for Carrington and was held back by a teammate.
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#cunningham
Carrington's foul caused tension among players and after review, officials upgraded it to a flagrant foul penalty 2, which requires a player exit the game due to unnecessary and excessive contact, according to the WNBA rulebook.
Cunningham immediately had words for Carrington and was held back by a teammate.
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#cunningham
1 month ago
After Castro and Koulierakis, Roma is very close to making their third signing.
To strengthen their right flank, the Giallorossi had their eye on Givairo Read, a 2006-born Dutchman currently owned by Feyenoord.
However, the Rotterdam club's demands were deemed excessive by those at Trigoria, so they opted for Nahuel Molina, currently playing for Atlético Madrid.
Yesterday, Roma presented the Colchoneros with an offer of €17 million, including bonuses, to bring the former Udinese player back to Italy. This sum is significantly lower than the €30 million Feyenoord was asking for Read.
According to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the deal for Roma-Molina is very close to being finalized and could be completed between today and tomorrow.
#molina #close #castro #koulierakis
To strengthen their right flank, the Giallorossi had their eye on Givairo Read, a 2006-born Dutchman currently owned by Feyenoord.
However, the Rotterdam club's demands were deemed excessive by those at Trigoria, so they opted for Nahuel Molina, currently playing for Atlético Madrid.
Yesterday, Roma presented the Colchoneros with an offer of €17 million, including bonuses, to bring the former Udinese player back to Italy. This sum is significantly lower than the €30 million Feyenoord was asking for Read.
According to Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the deal for Roma-Molina is very close to being finalized and could be completed between today and tomorrow.
#molina #close #castro #koulierakis
1 month ago
Japan and the US have confirmed they joined forces to prop up the yen after the currency fell to a 40-year low.
The ******* anese government said on Monday it had taken action to counteract "excessive volatility and disorderly movements in recent months" after the US treasury bought the currency for the first time in 15 years.
The yen surged more than 1pc to 155.20 per dollar, its strongest since early May, after the rare joint intervention. The yen had previously sunk to its lowest price against the US dollar since 1986.
It is the first time the US has bought up the yen since 2011 following the devastating earthquake in eastern ******* an.
Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US was helping ******* an support its currency as a sign of friendship and to help the world economy.
#first
The ******* anese government said on Monday it had taken action to counteract "excessive volatility and disorderly movements in recent months" after the US treasury bought the currency for the first time in 15 years.
The yen surged more than 1pc to 155.20 per dollar, its strongest since early May, after the rare joint intervention. The yen had previously sunk to its lowest price against the US dollar since 1986.
It is the first time the US has bought up the yen since 2011 following the devastating earthquake in eastern ******* an.
Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US was helping ******* an support its currency as a sign of friendship and to help the world economy.
#first
1 month ago
Fundsmith, an investment management firm based in London, has released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Fundsmith Equity Fund." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -2.9% in the first half of 2026, underperforming the MSCI World Index by 14.1 percentage points, driven by challenges from a momentum-driven market dominated by passive index funds and AI-related exuberance. The letter discusses the rise of passive investing, noting that index funds now resemble active funds, concentrating heavily in a few sectors and stocks. Due to increased market volatility and a 51% portfolio turnover in the first half of the year, the firm plans to adopt a more active approach, incorporating momentum while maintaining its core mantra: buy good companies, don't overpay, and do little. In addition, please check the Firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) as a newly added position. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a leading global payment technology company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. On July 31, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) closed at $573.10 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $502.04 billion. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted a one-month return of 7.50%, while its shares gained 0.58% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) – Mastercard operates a digital payment network connecting consumers, merchants, and banks worldwide. It benefits from a classic network effect: the more consumers use the card, the more merchants are forced to accept it, making it difficult for a new entrant to replicate. A new entrant would need to negotiate agreements and integrate its technology with the majority of global financial institutions. While digital payments feel ubiquitous in developed nations, roughly 1.4bn adults globally remain entirely unbanked. Future growth depends on bringing this unbanked population into the financial system, shifting remaining cash transactions to digital payments, and expanding into business-to business payments, a far bigger market than C2C or C2B payments. We now own both Visa and Mastercard in the portfolio as payments is one of the few sectors that we expect to grow no matter what happens with AI, and Mastercard and Visa are equally good businesses. This gives us a way to achieve >6% exposure to payments without excessive stock-specific risk or breaching UCITS concentration rules. Also, with 46% of all global transactions still done in cash and B2B payments 85% of the value of total global payments, there is plenty of room for two companies to grow and compound. ROIC: >75%, FCF yield: 4.5%."
#payments #letter #Equity #global
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Fundsmith Equity Fund highlighted Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) as a newly added position. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a leading global payment technology company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services. On July 31, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) closed at $573.10 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $502.04 billion. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted a one-month return of 7.50%, while its shares gained 0.58% over the past 52 weeks.
Fundsmith Equity Fund stated the following regarding Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) – Mastercard operates a digital payment network connecting consumers, merchants, and banks worldwide. It benefits from a classic network effect: the more consumers use the card, the more merchants are forced to accept it, making it difficult for a new entrant to replicate. A new entrant would need to negotiate agreements and integrate its technology with the majority of global financial institutions. While digital payments feel ubiquitous in developed nations, roughly 1.4bn adults globally remain entirely unbanked. Future growth depends on bringing this unbanked population into the financial system, shifting remaining cash transactions to digital payments, and expanding into business-to business payments, a far bigger market than C2C or C2B payments. We now own both Visa and Mastercard in the portfolio as payments is one of the few sectors that we expect to grow no matter what happens with AI, and Mastercard and Visa are equally good businesses. This gives us a way to achieve >6% exposure to payments without excessive stock-specific risk or breaching UCITS concentration rules. Also, with 46% of all global transactions still done in cash and B2B payments 85% of the value of total global payments, there is plenty of room for two companies to grow and compound. ROIC: >75%, FCF yield: 4.5%."
#payments #letter #Equity #global
1 month ago
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
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#checking #fees
1 month ago
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
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Checking accounts offer a safe place to store your money and provide easy access to funds for daily transactions. However, not all checking accounts offer the same benefits. In fact, choosing the wrong checking account could result in excessive fees that eat into your balance.
The good news: There are plenty of free checking account options that you can take advantage of without sacrificing any of your "must-haves" when it comes to banking.
Our team evaluated today's checking accounts belonging to member-FDIC or NCUA-insured financial institutions that don't charge monthly fees or require a minimum opening deposit. We examined key metrics, including monthly checking account fees, overdraft fees, ATM reimbursements, rewards, bonuses, and more, to identify the 10 best accounts available today. (See the full methodology here.)
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#monthly #fdic
1 month ago
Originally appeared on E! Online
Shawn Johnson East is providing the latest on her youngest after his surgery.
Shawn updated fans on how 2-year-old son Barrett "Bear" East—who she shares with husband Andrew East—is recovering after a "definitely needed" visit to an ear, nose and throat surgeon.
"Updates because it's been a while and I've left you all hanging," Shawn captioned a video posted on Instagram Stories July 30, according to People. "First UPDATE Bear had his second set of tubes put in today and his adenoids removed. Surgery went great."
He underwent an adenoidectomy, which is a procedure where a child's adenoid glands (located in the upper nose) are taken out to clear the airway after excessive swelling from infection, per the Cleveland Clinic. The surgery is typically quick and begins with administering anesthesia.
#bear #barrett #andrew
Shawn Johnson East is providing the latest on her youngest after his surgery.
Shawn updated fans on how 2-year-old son Barrett "Bear" East—who she shares with husband Andrew East—is recovering after a "definitely needed" visit to an ear, nose and throat surgeon.
"Updates because it's been a while and I've left you all hanging," Shawn captioned a video posted on Instagram Stories July 30, according to People. "First UPDATE Bear had his second set of tubes put in today and his adenoids removed. Surgery went great."
He underwent an adenoidectomy, which is a procedure where a child's adenoid glands (located in the upper nose) are taken out to clear the airway after excessive swelling from infection, per the Cleveland Clinic. The surgery is typically quick and begins with administering anesthesia.
#bear #barrett #andrew
1 month ago
Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban by an independent appeal board after admitting breaches of Football ****** ociation agent rules, the FA has announced.
The Blues were charged last September with 74 alleged breaches of the FA's rules around agent regulations, concerning its use of unauthorised agents or unregistered intermediaries when signing new players and then submitted false and misleading documentation to the FA. They primarily related to the seasons between 2010/11 to 2015/16, which came under the ownership of the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The FA appeal board's written reasons reveals Chelsea "plainly disregarded" the rules and made undisclosed payments to agents or third-parties when signing players such as the Brazilian forward Willian and striker Samuel Eto'o during that time.
Chelsea self-reported the breaches and the FA's independent appeal board found a suspended points deduction was 'excessive' (Getty)
In 2022, after Abramovich was forced into selling Chelsea to BlueCo following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the club's new owners became aware of historic instances of potential rule-breaking during its due diligence process and self-reported the breaches. The club admitted to all 74 breaches but an independent regulatory commission imposed a six-point deduction, suspended until 2027, as well as a £10m fine.
#Chelsea #independent
The Blues were charged last September with 74 alleged breaches of the FA's rules around agent regulations, concerning its use of unauthorised agents or unregistered intermediaries when signing new players and then submitted false and misleading documentation to the FA. They primarily related to the seasons between 2010/11 to 2015/16, which came under the ownership of the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The FA appeal board's written reasons reveals Chelsea "plainly disregarded" the rules and made undisclosed payments to agents or third-parties when signing players such as the Brazilian forward Willian and striker Samuel Eto'o during that time.
Chelsea self-reported the breaches and the FA's independent appeal board found a suspended points deduction was 'excessive' (Getty)
In 2022, after Abramovich was forced into selling Chelsea to BlueCo following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the club's new owners became aware of historic instances of potential rule-breaking during its due diligence process and self-reported the breaches. The club admitted to all 74 breaches but an independent regulatory commission imposed a six-point deduction, suspended until 2027, as well as a £10m fine.
#Chelsea #independent