New York Giants second-year edge rusher Abdul Carter is determined to claim the NFL's top individual defensive honor as soon as this season, as he expressed after Friday's training camp practice.
"I want to be Defensive Player of the Year, for sure," Carter told reporters.
Carter made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2025, finishing fifth in ****** ociated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year voting after recording 4.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and 23 quarterback hits. His speed and explosiveness as a pass rusher, combined with refining technique, pointed toward a potential breakout campaign ahead.
The Penn State product is expected to start at outside linebacker opposite Brian Burns next season, giving him a clear opportunity to compete for the AP Defensive Player of the Year award once the season begins.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' Abdul Carter eyes 2026 Defensive Player of the Year honors

#player #rookie

Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor has expressed his desire to remain with the Colts as he enters the final year of his contract. On Friday, owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon echoed similar sentiments.
"He's one of our pillars," Irsay-Gordon said, via the Indy Star. "His picture is on the stadium for a reason. I would love it if he'd be a Colt for life."
Taylor remains one of the most productive backs in football, while shouldering a heavy workload out of the backfield. He played in 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season, rushing for 1,431 yards and 1,585 yards, respectively.
Beyond all the yards and touchdowns, it is Taylor who sets the table for the Colts offense. With a strong and steady run game to lean on, that keeps the Colts out of predictable long down-and-distance situations and opens up the playbook for Steichen.
An extension would seem like a no-brainer, but it's not often around the NFL that we see running backs get a third contract with the same team, especially when the back has as many carries as Taylor does.

#yards #irsay #running

New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon is getting adjusted to the NFL game.
Raridon expressed to reporters after training camp practice just how much the game is starting to slow down for him as he progresses through the summer.
"I think things are starting to slow down for me," Raridon said, via Mass Live's Mark Daniels. "Obviously, I'm not 100% acclimated with the offense, but compared to the spring, it's a night and day difference, so it's going well."
The Patriots selected Raridon with the No. 95 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is currently the backup tight end for New England behind Hunter Henry.
The Patriots will incorporate Raridon into their offense next season among many other receivers in their crowded offense. His progression this summer contrasts with where he was at performance-wise dating back to last spring and will contribute to the workload that he is able to garner in the upcoming season.

#raridon #offense #slow #down

Marc Stein: The Pelicans and Bulls remain engaged suitors for Clippers RFA Bennedict Mathurin, says one source close to the process. The source adds: "Dallas has not expressed interest at a serious level" thus far. MikeAScotto reported today that Milwaukee has joined the Mathurin chase.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Pelicans, Bulls remain engaged suitors for free agent Bennedict Mathurin

#suitors

All offseason, there has been legitimate excitement about New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Now that training camp has arrived, Mitchell possesses an opportunity to prove the attention he's been receiving is warranted. He's being positioned to be the offense's WR2 opposite Garrett Wilson.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey recently spoke with reporters at training camp. Mougey expressed excitement over what Mitchell can be for this offense. The arrow continues pointing up for the ascending wideout.
"I'm excited to see Adonai's continued growth," Mougey responded to a question about Mitchell's potential. "He had a good offseason, a good OTAs. We expect to see that continued growth throughout training camp. I'm excited to watch him and that entire wideout room come together."
Mitchell must sustain this momentum to secure his positioning in the Jets' receiving pecking order. The team also drafted former Indiana wideout Omar Cooper Jr. with a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq was another of Mougey's top-32 selections. There is competition for targets in Frank Reich's offense.
The Jets are pumped about what Mitchell's skill set can add to the offense. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is a gunslinger who will be looking to pepper his favorite targets with opportunities. Mitchell continues to take advantage of his opportunities at training camp.

#offseason

Curt Cignetti takes high road following Indiana's historical CFP national **** le season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Coming off a historic 2025 campaign that featured six top-10 victories and a national championship to cap a perfect 16-0 season, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti brought his trademark directness to Big Ten Media Days.
Entering year 44 in coaching, Cignetti expressed appreciation for Commissioner Tony Petitti's leadership, alongside unwavering support from university president Pam Whitten and athletic director Scott Dolson.
Reflecting on their remarkable season—which included monumental road wins over Oregon, Iowa, and Penn State—Cignetti emphasized that the program's success is rooted in relentless daily consistency rather than looking too far ahead. "We don't talk about product, results. We don't talk about championships, playoffs, National Championships, those sorts of things, okay. I'm a firm believer in our blueprint," Cignetti said.
Addressing how the Hoosiers maintain their culture amidst significant roster turnover and modern Name, Image, and Likeness dynamics, Cignetti maintained that foundational standards remain non-negotiable.

#season #sporting #don 't

Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle United head coach, bringing an end to a hugely successful near five-year spell at St James' Park.
The 48-year-old informed the club of his decision after a difficult summer, with Newcastle confirming his departure in an official statement. Howe said the decision came after "a period of personal reflection" and believes now is the right time to move on.
Since taking charge following the club's Saudi-backed takeover in 2021, Howe transformed Newcastle into one of the Premier League's leading sides. He guided the Magpies to Champions League qualification on two occasions and famously ended the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the League Cup.
However, last season proved far more challenging. Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League, while the departures of key players including Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali left the squad in transition. Captain Bruno Guimarães has also expressed a desire to leave, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the club.
Reports suggest Howe had been considering his future for several weeks, with disagreements over the club's long-term direction also playing a part in his decision.

#league #eddie #united

Otto Lopez, Gleyber Torres Among Infielders Connected to Red Sox Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the Red Sox acquired Curtis Mead from the Nationals, they helped boost their lineup ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. However, Mead's injury in his Boston debut may have changed the team's deadline plans once again.
On Thursday, interim manager Chad Tracy said Mead's "non-displaced fracture" in his left wrist will not require surgery, so the Red Sox won't be ruling him out for the rest of the season, per MLB.com. Still, his injury means that another infield acquisition could be in play for Boston.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo reported Friday that the team is eyeing "additional infield help," including some former All-Star names.
The Red Sox have expressed interest in Marlins infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards, per The Athletic. With the Red Sox reportedly eyeing a shortstop, either player could be capable of playing the position.

#lopez #boston #injury #infield

Jul. 31—GRAND FORKS — Jade Hastings sat next to his 8H sprint car outside Cookie's Lounge on Tuesday night.
A steady stream of fans approached him to buy his t-shirts, get an autograph, express their appreciation for his 13-year racing career and ask, "Is this really it?"
The Grand Forks driver, who has won the last three Northern Outlaw Sprint ****** ociation ****** les, posted on social media last Friday that he's stepping away from racing after a dust-up with NOSA over a Facebook post.
What started with a critique of track surfaces blew up into a fine, a point reduction, and ultimately, one of the region's top drivers planning an exit from the sport in the prime of his career.
"Nothing's final yet," Hastings said when asked if there's any chance he races again this season. "I'd say I'm for sure going to take a couple of weeks off here, because I feel that's what I need. . . just relax and then see how I feel after that. Right now, I don't necessarily want to race too bad. I think that's why I need some time to figure it out. In a couple weeks, if I feel different, we'll probably go to Huset's once or twice and maybe Cedar Lake in Wisconsin at the end of the year."

#racing #Career #last

Last season, the Chicago Bears won many of their games in dramatic fashion. Quarterback Caleb Williams led the NFL in comeback wins last season with seven, including a thriller over the Green Bay Packers, which marked the Bears' their first playoff win since 2010.
However, the Bears roster will look a bit different this season with Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III now serving as Chicago's top two wide receivers. Defensively, the Bears also have two new starting safeties with veteran Coby Bryant coming from the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago's first-round draft pick Dillon Thieneman.
Talking with Kay Adams of "Up & Adams" on Monday, Williams expressed his excitement for the upcoming season and how this team is different from the "Cardiac Bears" from last season.
"It's gonna be really exciting," Williams said. "It's gonna be really fun to watch. It's going to be more entertaining than last year, hopefully not as much of a heart race. It's going to be a little more entertaining, entertaining throughout the whole game and what we're going to bring to the table as a team. You can feel it. You can see it. The confidence, it's not thinking, it's what goes on outside."
Chicago has numerous playmakers on both sides of the ball that will help make this season more entertaining than last year. Tight end Colston Loveland and Burden now have a year under their belt and the Bears added to their receiving core by drafting tight end Sam Roush.

#season #entertaining #year #adams

Sources say the Cavs have expressed interest in free agents DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson and Jonathan ****** inga. DeRozan, the 17-year NBA veteran, was waived by Sacramento a little more than three weeks ago and has been viewed leaguewide as a possible low-cost target for any team that missed on LeBron. There's an argument that DeRozan is the best available free agent.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: DeMar DeRozan on Cavs' radar

#peyton #watson #jonathan #kuminga

The next phase is officially in full swing. All 32 teams have now reported to training camp, and the news is already flooding in.
Kicking off the news cycle on Wednesday was word that Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs are sitting out their team's respective practices as they seek long-term extensions. The week has already brought several market-setting contracts, including a four-year deal worth up to $160 million for Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and a two-year, $62.2 million extension for Browns cornerback Denzel Ward.
And on Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield expressed disappointment at the team not coming to an agreement on a contract extension. Late Thursday, one team did come to a deal with an old friend, as the San Francisco 49ers brought back Deebo Samuel on a reported one-year deal.
Fans around the league continue to await answers to a number of questions as training camps kick off, from who will win out the biggest quarterback battles (Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy?) to which of the league's new head coaches will find success in their new roles.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news as it all plays out:

#deal

FIFA is seeking an independent agency to **** s the expansion of the men's World Cup to 64 teams, according to documents seen by the Press **** ociation.
FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, is under increasing pressure amid mounting opposition to plans to seek private investment in a company which would run the World Cup, with three confederations having rejected it and his senior adviser having quit over it.
One of the key concerns around the plan was the potential for private investors to seek ever bigger, ever more frequent tournaments to maximise returns.
Now PA has seen documents in which FIFA expresses its wish to appoint an independent agency to **** s an expansion to 64 teams from the current 48, starting with the next finals in 2030.
The timeline on the documents said FIFA would receive agency proposals by August 7, with a FIFA decision on August 14. Delivery of **** ysis by the agency is then scheduled for September 11.

#fifa

Rob Key, the ECB's managing director of men's cricket, believes it was "too soon" to install Harry Brook as England Test captain after overlooking the Yorkshireman in favour of Joe Root.
Root's return as full-time skipper was confirmed on Thursday alongside the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England's new head coach following the retirement of Ben Stokes and departure of Brendon McCullum.
Brook, who leads England in white-ball cricket, was elevated to the vice-captaincy ahead of last year's Ashes and has since served as Stokes' deputy.
He was not promoted, though, when Stokes missed the second Test against New Zealand earlier in the summer, and has again missed out on the role despite expressing an interest.
Key explained that he and Fleming had discussed the captaincy at length before the new coach's appointment, with the pair agreeing that Root – who has already led England in a record 65 Tests – was the right man for the job at this moment.

#brook #test #missed

NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old aspiring woman cricketer allegedly died by suicide in Nagpur after reportedly being upset over not getting selected for a higher-level team.

The incident came to light on Thursday morning in Laxmi Nagar under the Bajaj Nagar police station area.

The deceased, Aditi Chaukhande, was originally from Akola and lived in Nagpur with her mother and elder brother. Her father works as a civil contractor in Akola.

Aditi had recently passed her Class 12 examinations.

According to police, Aditi was training as a cricketer along with her elder brother, Prabal, who is also an upcoming player.

On Wednesday night, after having dinner with her mother, Aditi went to her room and allegedly died by suicide. Her brother was out of town at the time of the incident.
Police said a suicide note was recovered from the room.

In the note, Aditi reportedly spoke about her disappointment over not being selected and expressed her wish that her parents would be made proud.

"Dada, you play so well. You will become very big. Make our parents proud. I am sad I couldn't be selected," the note read, according to police.
Senior Inspector Chetan Chauhan said the initial investigation suggests the teenager was upset over not being selected for a higher-level cricket team.

"The victim seems to have taken the drastic step due to disappointment over not getting selected in a big team," said senior inspector Chetan Chauhan.

Police have registered an accidental death case and are investigating the matter further.
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#team

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes newly-appointed Test coach Stephen Fleming should have taken charge immediately instead of delaying his arrival until England's tour of South Africa later this year.

Fleming was named England's new Test coach after Brendon McCullum was removed from the role earlier this month, though the New Zealander has retained his position as the team's white-ball coach. However, Fleming will not oversee England during the upcoming three-Test home series against Pakistan, which begins on August 19 at Headingley.

Questioning the decision, Vaughan said England would miss an opportunity to help Fleming settle into the role before bigger ***** ignments such as the Ashes.

"Stephen Fleming is a good appointment as England's Test coach, but he should be in position for the start of the Pakistan series, rather than taking over fully for the South Africa tour in December," Vaughan wrote in the Telegraph.

"It is about the small details, gaining experience of going to grounds such as Edgbaston – which hosts an Ashes Test – getting to know people involved in English cricket and fact-finding about our game by meeting the county coaches who can help him. These are the one-per-cent details England let slip during the Brendon McCullum years but are required to win major trophies."

Vaughan also suggested that England agreeing to Fleming's preferred timeline reflected a shift in the appeal of the coaching role.

"It also suggests the England job has lost a little of its allure because he does not feel he must start immediately. It also shows a little bit of desperation that England were willing to appoint a candidate on his terms, rather than their own," he added.

Fleming arrives in England after an extraordinary stint with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. During his 17-year ***** ociation with the franchise, he guided the team to five IPL ***** les and two Champions League trophies alongside captain MS Dhoni before stepping down earlier this month.

Vaughan, however, warned that the former New Zealand skipper would be walking into a very different environment, pointing out that England captain Joe Root does not offer the same dynamic that Dhoni did at Chennai.

"Fleming is very well respected, renowned for being a very good manager and tactician. I've seen him at the IPL, and one of the problems he might discover in English cricket is that we do not have an MS Dhoni to be his captain.
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"Dhoni ran the ship at Chennai Super Kings, and Fleming had some really good backroom coaches as well. Eric Simons was a wonderful bowling coach for him, a master at getting the white ball to swing. His team was built around skill with the ball, not express pace. I wonder whether that is an indication that the skill side of bowling will come back into the England Test team rather than just out-and-out speed," Vaughan wrote.

#chennai

Manchester City have set a €75M asking price for Rodri amid interest from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are pursuing a deal to sign the Spain captain, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad. Rodri is receptive to the interest from Spain and open to a return to La Liga, having expressed his desire to return home
"I've got a year left on my contract [at City] and at some point we'll have to sit down and talk," Rodri told Onda Cero in March. "I'd like to return [to LaLiga], obviously."
Asked if his time at Atletico Madrid would block a transfer to Real Madrid, he added: "No, no. There have been a lot of players who have taken that path. Above all, when they've not done it directly, but over time. For me, you can't rule out the best clubs in the world."
Manchester City do not want to sell the 30-year-old, who won the Golden Ball as Spain lifted the World Cup this summer. However, Rodri's refusal to sign a new deal could persuade City to cash-in, rather than lose the midfielder for free in 2027.

#city #rodri #return

PSG have no interest in making a move for AFC Bournemouth winger Rayan (19), according to Le Parisien. The Brazilian international was rumoured to be of interest for the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners, but those rumours have been quashed by the Ligue 1 champions. PSG had an interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé, but the Ivory Coast international appears destined to join José Mourinho's Real Madrid side.
More movement is expected for PSG to bolster Luis Enrique's attacking options until the end of the summer transfer window. Les Parisiens have reached a €50m agreement with Ligue 1 rivals AS Monaco to sign Maghnes Akliouche. The versatile France international is expected to replace Lee Kang-in – who joined Atlético de Madrid in a €40m move – and bring competition for the right-winger to Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola.
However, the latter could be sold with Liverpool expressing an interest. The Reds are expected to submit a bid to PSG. Meanwhile, the Ligue 1 champions also need a back-up striker after parting ways with Gonçalo Ramos. 2026 World Cup winner Ferran Torres and Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere are billed as the favourites to bring depth.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#champions #international #back

Some stock drops look like bad news on the surface. Some are, yes, but some also tell a completely different story underneath.
And I think American Express (AXP) investors have been handed the latter. The payments giant beat earnings expectations, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and reported its strongest card member spending growth in three years. The stock fell anyway.
This kind of reaction can frustrate shareholders and even confuse casual observers. But for "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer, it's a pattern he's seen before, and one he thinks is creating a clear opening.
I think it's a terrific opportunity in one of the best-run companies on earth.
American Express CEO Steve Squeri echoed that confidence in the company's Q2 2026 earnings statement, noting: "Six months into the year, we're seeing stronger momentum than we expected."

#Stock #year #money #steve

UPDATED with the latest: The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean ******* ociation Football (Concacaf), one of FIFA's six continental confederations that represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, today flatly rejected a controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in the tournament to private investors.
Concacaf's 41 member ******* ociations issued a statement expressing "deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies." Further, the statement questioned "the need for private equity investment to fund new and existing FIFA Forward programs following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history."
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#America

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A Dallas County jury last week hit freight broker C.H. Robinson with a share of a $604 million verdict in Peyton Lipe et al. v. Lupus Superior, LLC et al. The case stems from a deadly 2021 crash on Interstate 20 in Mississippi. A tractor-trailer operated by Lupus Superior and driven by Gorgonio Gonzalez plowed into stopped traffic. The wreck sparked a multi-vehicle fire that killed Jennifer Lipe, Benjamin Brewer, and Rhoderick Coleman. Two others were seriously hurt. Gonzalez also died.
The jury found the driver, the motor carrier, and C.H. Robinson all negligent. The jury ******* igned Gonzalez with 45% responsibility, Lupus Superior with 32% responsibility, and C.H. Robinson 23% responsibility. Lupus Superior, a Grand Prairie, TX based motor carrier, holds a satisfactory safety rating with the FMCSA. More importantly, the jurors decided Gonzalez was acting as a "borrowed employee" of C.H. Robinson and was carrying out a mission under the broker's control. That finding opens the door to full vicarious liability for the driver's negligence. C.H. Robinson has said it will appeal.
This verdict lands right after two major court decisions that reshape how courts treat liability in trucking and logistics. Understanding the difference between vicarious liability and negligent hiring is key to seeing what happens next.
Vicarious Liability: When One Party Answers for Another's Mistakes.

#superior

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 07: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings points back towards the bench during the second half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on March 07, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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The Miami Heat has been frequently linked to free agent star DeMar DeRozan this offseason. With the Heat missing out on LeBron James, who chose the rival Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, DeRozan, 36, has become one of top fallback options for Miami.
DeRozan has been a free agent since being let go by the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. A six-time All-Star, DeRozan is widely expected to land a hopeful championship-contending team.
Meanwhile, the Heat is also keeping tabs on fellow free agent star Bradley Beal, who is coming off one unceremonious season with the Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, who has emerged as Miami's highest priority target. The Heat's interest in Thompson may be slowing down its pursuit of DeRozan.

#derozan #getty #star #heat

The Washington Huskies' defensive line underwent a massive facelift ahead of the 2026 season after losing ten players from the unit to graduation, the NFL draft, and the transfer portal.
However, Jedd Fisch still expressed considerable confidence in his defensive front, even as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters attempts to replicate the nation's No. 12 run defense from the 2025 campaign, when the Huskies allowed 100.08 yards per game.
"Night and day in a lot of ways," Fisch told Huskies Wire of Washington's defensive tackles during Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. "When you look at Elinneus (Davis), Derek Colman-Brusa, (Darin) Conley, (Desean) Watts, TI (Umu-Cais), Kai (McClendon), that's six guys that are interior D-linemen that have shown an ability to play at a very high level."
At outside linebacker, after injuries have ravaged the unit over Fisch's first two years at the helm, the depth also looks considerably different. The Huskies are looking to improve on a group that recorded just 24 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 12 in the Big Ten, and have an experienced unit leading the way.
"(Russell) Davis is back, Isaiah Ward is back. Then you look at Jacob Lane on the other side, then Logan George; they've shown the defensive line in its totality is a different type of group than we've had in the five years that I've been a head coach. I think the ability for us to go in and out with players and keep them fresh in a long season, as well as the difference makers that I think we have there, is exciting."

#unit #season #players

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Malik Nabers insists he does not know what the "PUP" list means — the place where players land if they are physically unable to perform at the start of training camp.
At least this year, he doesn't need to. He's on the field at camp with the New York Giants, and all eyes are on the No. 1 receiver who is starting to regain his previous dynamic form.
Now 10 months removed from tearing the ACL in his right knee and still on a lengthy road back from the injury, Nabers is not yet a full participant in practice. But the Giants' No. 1 receiver is running routes at full speed during individual drills and sparking optimism that he'll be healthy enough to play in a game sooner than later.
"It felt good," Nabers said Thursday after the second practice of camp in the mountains of West Virginia. "I mean, I might not show it. I like to be a person that you never know my facial expressions. I'm always just smooth and calm. But it felt good to be out there with the guys, get a couple throws, just move around."
Nabers, who turned 23 on Tuesday, sounded more hopeful about his future than he did in early January, when he walked with the **** istance of a cane the previous weekend as a precaution and would not commit to being ready for the season opener. Saying at the time, "If my body doesn't feel right, then I'm not going to go out there," he began a period of lingering pessimism that began to fade a bit this week when he did not land on the PUP list and was a visible part of the team.

#nabers #Giants #know #list

Prince William received support from Prince Albert of Monaco after both royals addressed Europe's devastating wildfires. Albert echoed William's environmentalist concerns while expressing solidarity with families affected by the dangerous fires. Their statements highlighted growing concerns about the extreme weather and the need for stronger environmental action.
Prince Albert released a statement supporting communities affected by wildfires across France, Spain, and the U.K. He shared the message alongside his wife, Princess Charlene, offering support to families forced to evacuate. Albert also praised firefighters and emergency workers protecting communities and threatened natural environments.
"Protecting our environment is an emergency that must bring us all together," Albert wrote. He connected the devastating fire to wider climate disruptions affecting natural environments and biodiversity. His comments closely echoed Prince William's recent warning about increasingly extreme climate conditions.
William previously shared a statement alongside his wife, Kate Middleton, addressing the ongoing wildfire crisis. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across France, Spain and the U.K," he wrote. He also thanked emergency workers and volunteers facing "extraordinarily difficult conditions."
William and Albert have previously worked together on environmental issues and commitment to conservation. In June 2025, William traveled to Monaco for the Blue Economy and Finance Forum.

#william #wildfires #emergency #monaco

Some stock drops look like bad news on the surface. Some are, yes, but some also tell a completely different story underneath.
And I think American Express (AXP) investors have been handed the latter. The payments giant beat earnings expectations, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and reported its strongest card member spending growth in three years. The stock fell anyway.
This kind of reaction can frustrate shareholders and even confuse casual observers. But for "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer, it's a pattern he's seen before, and one he thinks is creating a clear opening.
I think it's a terrific opportunity in one of the best-run companies on earth.
American Express CEO Steve Squeri echoed that confidence in the company's Q2 2026 earnings statement, noting: "Six months into the year, we're seeing stronger momentum than we expected."

#Stock

Stephen Fleming always seems to possess a wonderful sense of timing. It was on 12 July that England made the decision to stand down Brendon McCullum as Test head coach and, in serendipitous circumstances, on 13 July that the man they would come to anoint as his successor began his search for a new job. It was nothing more than mere coincidence that the Chennai Super Kings and Fleming mutually parted ways so soon after his former teammate's departure, but within three days he was expressing interest in the England role in a newspaper interview, and within three weeks impressing the ECB interview panel sufficiently for a hasty appointment after Andy Flower had withdrawn himself from consideration for the role.
Not that Fleming will arrive with undue hustle or hurry; Marcus Trescothick will take interim charge of the three Tests against Pakistan this summer before the 53-year-old begins a four-year deal ahead of the tour to South Africa in December. While Fleming has expressed a desire to spend time with his family, it is a curious situation that again highlights the mistake made by the ECB in not taking the opportunity for a clean break after the Ashes.
Stephen Fleming has not worked in the red-ball game as a coach (Getty)
One might term this, then, a marriage of convenience – a coach in search of a new challenge taking over a team in need of new direction. On the face of it, Fleming's credentials are modest: there is no red-ball coaching whatsoever on his CV, nor any past suggestion of a desire to turn away from a franchise T20 circuit he was perhaps the first coach to truly master. He had even turned England down in 2009, feeling it was too soon into his coaching career.
Fleming proved highly successful with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL (Getty)

#coach #three #july #kings

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton spoke with reporters after practice on Wednesday at Missouri Western State University. He expressed his appreciation for being named a new inductee into the Missouri Athletic Hall of Fame.
"Coming from Texas, Coach (Barry) Odom took a chance on me. I was offered about two weeks before signing day, so I told him, man-to-man, I'm going to give this program everything I've got for giving me a chance. Looking back on it - what is it? from nine years ago on the first day in the building," said Bolton, "So yeah, super proud. Super proud to be a the true son in the University of Missouri. This place has been my home, let me be myself, allowed me to grow into my own and grow into a man. So yeah, man, I was super excited."
Bolton had another impressive season in 2025, leading the Chiefs with 154 total tackles, along with a sack and an interception. He was selected as an alternate for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. During his college football career at Missouri, Bolton was named First-Team All-SEC in 2019 and 2020 and Second-Team All-American in 2020.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs LB Nick Bolton comments on a significant offseason announcement

#missouri #named

Two teenage girls claimed that Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton shouted and used profanity toward them Tuesday night over signs they brought supporting Sophie Cunningham after her very public opposition to transgender women competing in women's sports. Cunningham has now responded publicly to the incident, but fans are not happy at her continued stance against transgender athletes.
In a statement shared on social media, Cunningham described Keaton's behavior as "truly embarrassing," while commending the teenage girls for standing by their beliefs and promising to send them gifts. However, fans were quick to express their displeasure at Cunningham's latest post.
Following Tuesday night's game, the two teenage fans said they were confronted by a woman they identified as Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, alleging she was "screaming and cussing" at them because of signs expressing support for Cunningham.
"Well, we were just sitting there with our signs that said like, 'We love Sophie,' like, 'Thank you Sophie for speaking up,'" one of the young girls recounted, via Brandi Kruse. "And so we were holding on, just watching the game, again, like, we were being super great, we hadn't said anything to anyone else, we were being super respectful, we were just holding our signs and cheering for both teams, and this lady, older lady comes up to us."
According to the teenager, the encounter was so upsetting that it brought her to tears.

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Napoli are zeroing in on Benoit Badiashile to complete their defense, which won't have Alessandro Buongiorno for a few months because of a knee injury, while Sam Beukema is dealing with a tricky Achilles issue, Corriere dello Sport informs.
The center-back opened the door to the destination. His personal terms won't be an obstacle. On the other hand, the Partenopei aren't close to concurring to a deal with Chelsea, as they are angling for a simple loan.
Napoli would be able to evaluate Badiashile for a season that way, as he has dealt with a number of physical problems in recent years. He made just 16 appearances in 2025/2026, for a total of just over 1000 minutes. The Blues invested €40M for him in 2023. They don't seem too keen on a temporary formula at the moment.
The Azzurri have also expressed interest in Jean-Clair Todibo, but he's not too high on their shortlist. Olympique Marseille are targeting him with more conviction. Federico Gatti remains a viable fallback. Instead, a proper investment would be needed to sign Tiago Gabriel from Lecce. He has a €30M price tag, while the Serie A runner-ups value him a lot less. He'd be useful for the lists, though, given his young age. Juan Jesus' return has also been pondered. He's still without a team after his contract ran out.
If they are concerned about Beukema's availability, they'll need a lot more than another injury-prone center-back to be serene for the entire season. It's time for them to seriously contemplate a splash at the position, without worrying about a potential future logjam.

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