Vistra (VST) stock opened in the green on Monday following reports that President Donald Trump's administration is finalizing a massive federal support package for the clean energy company. Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary, is set to visit its Perry Nuclear Power Plant to officially announce up to $4.2 billion in government-backed loans aimed at upgrading three of VST's nuclear facilities.
Despite today's rally, Vistra stock is trading about 12% below its price at the start of this year.
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A new biography about Tom Brady includes details about the end of his marriage to Gisele Bündchen. "Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness" was written by sports journalist Lars Anderson and released on Sept. 29, 2026.
The book draws on more than 350 interviews with people who knew Brady on and off the field. It includes accounts about the couple's marriage and their 2022 divorce. Bündchen has previously said the reasons for their split were more complicated than reports that linked it primarily to Brady's football career.
Anderson's biography examines Brady's life beyond his record-setting football career. Publisher Celadon Books says the author conducted more than 350 original interviews with people who knew Brady on and off the field. The book explores his childhood, career, family life, and retirement.
It also examines what Anderson presents as the personal cost of Brady's intense commitment to football and his pursuit of success. The marriage receives considerable attention because it overlapped with some of Brady's biggest professional achievements. Brady and Bündchen married in 2009 and remained together for 13 years before finalizing their divorce in October 2022.
They share a son, Benjamin, and a daughter, Vivian. Both described the divorce as difficult while emphasizing that their children would remain a priority as they moved forward separately.

#book

Country star Jelly Roll has put his $7 million home in Franklin, Tennessee, up for sale less than three months after finalizing his divorce from podcaster Bunnie XO.
The 41-year-old, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife in May, and the couple reached an agreement about splitting their ****** ets in July.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO finalized their divorce in July (@ Getty Images)
They are now selling their custom-built home, which sits on 10 acres of land and features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
The stunning abode also boasts a chef's kitchen, a media room, a large pool, an outdoor kitchen and an automotive showroom. Jelly Roll and Bunnie moved into the home in late 2023, mere months after renewing their vows in Las Vegas.

#july

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are putting one of their Nashville-area homes up for sale after finalizing their divorce. The Franklin, Tennessee, estate now carries a price of just under $7 million. The former couple listed the property after reaching a settlement over their ******* ets.
Real estate sources told TMZ that the couple listed the home on Wednesday. The estate was custom-built and features over 10 acres and over 7,000 square feet of living area. The property has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also offers views of the Tennessee countryside.
The home includes a chef's kitchen and a media den that looks over a glass-walled automotive showroom. On the outside, the estate has a covered porch and an outdoor kitchen. It also has outdoor dining and living ******* es. The outdoor ******* e is completed by a resort-style pool.
The listing is held by Erik Levin of Benchmark Realty and Greg Sanford of Greg Sanford Real Estate. The sale comes after Jelly Roll and Bunnie finalized their divorce in July. Court documents obtained by TMZ show that the former couple reached a settlement covering their aircraft, cars, homes, and intellectual property. Jelly Roll also agreed to give Bunnie a one-time lump-sum payment.
It was previously reported that movers appeared at the property in June. Exclusive photos showed a large moving truck outside while workers appeared to remove items from the home. Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May, and sources with direct knowledge said the split came from a mutual decision handled privately. Jelly Roll and Bunnie married in August 2016 after meeting the year before.

#bunnie #property #tennessee

The close of the free-agent market caused a real media stir in the Liga BetPlay. The boards of the country's top clubs are rushing key negotiations ahead of the registration deadline set for September 11.
James Rodríguez is reportedly finalizing details in Medellín to undergo medical tests and sign with Atlético Nacional. Meanwhile, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado has reached a verbal agreement with Millonarios FC to take medicals in Bogotá and complete his return to the local league at age 38.
The day took an unexpected turn with the possible return of Jackson Martínez. At 39, and after retiring in 2020, the striker is considering a formal offer from Independiente Medellín with the approval of coach Amaranto Perea.
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#return #rodr #meanwhile #juan

This week's Irish Open marks the start of a strong slate of DP World Tour events that will see a large contingent of international LIV Golf players mix with some of their notable PGA Tour peers as the former await clarity on their league's future.
Jon Rahm will tee it up in Ireland alongside fellow LIV members Tyrrell Hatton, Joaquin Niemann, Sergio Garcia, Adrian Meronk, David Puig, Tom McKibbin, and Thomas Detry. PGA Tour players in the field include defending Irish Open champion Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Patrick Reed, who has recently completed his one-year suspension from the PGA Tour for joining LIV in 2022.
Many of those LIV and PGA Tour players will also compete at next week's BMW PGA Championship, which is part of the DP World Tour's elevated Rolex Series and has a $9 million purse. The Irish Open, which begins Thursday, has a $6 million purse but still offers a key opportunity for LIV players to earn Official World Golf Ranking points as they remain banned from the PGA Tour amid LIV's uncertain future heading into 2027. The league laid off most of its staff last week and is still working on finalizing a new funding deal with BC Partners Credit, following the Saudi PIF's exit.
Rahm told BBC Sports on Tuesday that "time will tell" what happens regarding his playing future as he is "more than willing to fulfill" his LIV contract that has multiple years remaining reportedly still worth more than $100 million. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said last month that there are "no current plans" for another Returning Member Program like the one that brought Koepka back to the Tour in January—and was also available to Rahm and fellow LIV stars Bryson Dechambeau and Cam Smith.
While the DP World Tour will continue to provide vital playing opportunities for LIV players this fall, things could change next year. Nine LIV players, including Rahm, were granted conditional releases for the 2026 season that allowed them to retain the DP World Tour membership despite competing in some conflicting LIV events. But it is "highly unlikely" that those same conditional releases will be available in 2027, sources have previously told Front Office Sports.

#rahm #irish #future #golf

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce included reports of inappropriate flirting, growing jealousy and their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, picking sides. Nine months after finalizing their split, however, a source says the exes have become cordial.
"Things have gotten so much better," the source confirms to the National Enquirer. "They're actually speaking again — and he's now suggesting that they should do Christmas as a family in Australia."
As Enquirer previously revealed, the Practical Magic 2 actress, 59, spent the 2025 holiday season in Australia with the pair's girls following her September divorce filing. She'd cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason her 19-year marriage to the country singer, 58, ended.
"It was the first time they didn't celebrate Christmas as a family," reveals the source. "For obvious reasons, the last person Nicole wanted to see was Keith."
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#kidman

Why Nate Oats' wife is being hired on Alabama basketball staff originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program is keeping it all in the family.

The program announced Thursday that Nate Oats' wife, Alex Accetta, is returning to Tuscaloosa to rejoin his staff in a new role. Accetta previously worked as a student ******* istant in 2015 before she was promoted to operations coordinator two years later. She eventually took over as director of operations in 2021 before leaving for the NBA.

Accetta's new role will be Alabama's director of program relations, according to a release by the school.

"Alex has an extensive background and proven success in this ******* e at both the collegiate and professional levels," Alabama executive deputy AD Shane Lyons said in a statement. "With her previous experience, she has a strong understanding of our program and what it takes to effectively operate at the highest competitive levels.

"She returns to Alabama basketball after four seasons with the NBA Dallas Mavericks, and we expect her professional franchise experience and insights to continue to advance all we do."

This comes at a time when the Mavericks are trying to settle in with Dusty May, who came over from Michigan after winning a national championship.

Oats and Accetta got married earlier this summer on July 26. The couple is 20 years apart in age, with Oats finalizing his divorce from his first wife, Crystal, after 26 years of marriage in 2023.

Alabama finished the 2025-26 season with a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament. Oats' sixth season in Tuscaloosa and fifth trip to the second weekend in the big dance.
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#oats #alabama #accetta #wife

The Washington Commanders have been mostly quiet over the past few days, as they finalized their initial 53-man roster and practice squad. After finalizing their roster on Sunday, Washington re-signed 12 players it had just waived or released to the practice squad.
On Tuesday, the Commanders finished filling out their practice squad, signing five players from outside of the organization. Veteran cornerback Isaac Yaidom was the most notable signing, as he could contribute immediately.
While Yiadom and fellow cornerback Terell Smith could prove to be helpful soon, there was one player who could be a steal: offensive tackle Esa Pole.
Pole, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound tackle from Washington State, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. After being initially waived during last summer's final cuts, the New York Jets claimed Pole off waivers. He was waived in October, and the Chiefs wasted no time bringing him back, signing him to the practice squad.
Pole was signed to the 53-man roster on Dec. 3, and he made his NFL debut at left tackle the following week. Kansas City's starting left tackle was injured on the first play, and Pole replaced him. He would then go on to start the final four games at left tackle.

#pole #practice #waived #Commanders

NFL cutdown day is underway, but the New England Patriots still have plenty left to do in building their team for the upcoming 2026 season. After finalizing an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the team will look to add potential waiver-wire claims and build a 16-player practice squad.
Teams can enter waiver claims to add players with fewer than four accrued seasons to their active rosters until 1 p.m. ET on Monday. Shortly after, an initial 16-player practice squad can be built out of internal and external cuts.
In order to stay on top of all the moves New England will make over the next few hours, please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit our up-to-the-minute tracker below. For an up-to-date look at the team's roster and practice squad, please click here; for up-to-date odds about the Patriots, please head over to FanDuel Sportsbook.
TE Cameron Latu: Claimed off waivers
LB Darius Muasau: Claimed off waivers

#squad #claimed #initial #roster

After finalizing their initial 53-man roster Sunday, the Rams announced Monday that they had signed 17 players to the practice squad, taking advantage of the additional spot available through the NFL's International Player Pathway program. The official group includes 16 traditional practice-squad players and international punter Jack Bouwmeester.
A significant portion of the practice squad consists of players who have already spent time with Los Angeles.
Six players — Tanner Ingle, Cam Lampkin, Elias Neal, Bill Norton, Brennan Presley and Jordan Waters — were on the Rams' practice squad during the 2025 season. All six signed Reserve/Future contracts with Los Angeles earlier this offseason after spending time on the practice squad last year.
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S, Nick Andersen

#practice #Rams #international

NFL cutdown day is underway, but the New England Patriots still have plenty left to do in building their team for the upcoming 2026 season. After finalizing an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the team will look to add potential waiver-wire claims and build a 16-player practice squad.
Teams can enter waiver claims to add players with fewer than four accrued seasons to their active rosters until 1 p.m. ET on Monday. Shortly after, an initial 16-player practice squad can be built out of internal and external cuts.
In order to stay on top of all the moves New England will make over the next few hours, please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit our up-to-the-minute tracker below. For an up-to-date look at the team's roster and practice squad, please click here; for up-to-date odds about the Patriots, please head over to FanDuel Sportsbook.
TE Cameron Latu: Claimed off waivers
LB Darius Muasau: Claimed off waivers

#squad #Patriots #roster #look

Now that the final preseason game is behind them, the Philadelphia Eagles will need to make some tough decisions on the way to finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the league deadline on Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 PM Eastern.
While the starters on both offense and defense are largely in place, there were a few spots with players vying to take on a bigger role, specifically at wide receiver and safety. The depth players showed a lot of versatility and potential throughout the preseason, and the team will also need to make calculated moves in order to fill their practice squad without losing someone on waivers.
The Eagles will host the Commanders in their Week 1 season opener on Sunday, September 13, so they have two weeks to finalize their depth charts and fill their practice squad.
[This page will be updated as the team announces roster cuts, additions, or other trades over the coming days.]
— Samori Toure, WR (Source)

#Eagles #sunday #depth #fill

Former Washington Commanders safety Will Harris, released earlier this week, visited the Tennessee ******* ans on Friday. Harris spent only one season with the Commanders, and it was last year. He played only nine games after spending much of the year on injured reserve.
Harris started his career playing with the Detroit Lions for four seasons before spending the 2024 season with the New Orleans Saints. His strong campaign with the Saints, with an interception, 74 total tackles, and five passes defended, led Washington to sign him to a two-year contract in March 2025.
Just three weeks into last season, Harris fractured his fibula, which caused him to be out until Week 13. In his nine total games with the Commanders, he put up a sack, a forced fumble, three passes defended and 38 total tackles.
As part of final roster cutdowns before finalizing the final 53-man roster, Washington decided to release Harris back on Tuesday. The deadline for initial 53-man roster cuts is Sun. Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. EST.
The Washington Commanders, along with every other team in the league, will have some difficult decisions to make ahead of that deadline. However, their preseason game against Baltimore may have given the Commanders some clarity in making their roster cuts.

#Commanders #roster

The end of the longest saga of this summer transfer window?
On Thursday morning, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Bradley Barcola to Anfield, estimated at €117 million. The fee could rise to €140 million with various bonuses.
It was the highly respected David Ornstein, a journalist for The Athletic, who reported it this morning, kicking off what promises to be a transfer deadline day full of twists and turns.
Ornstein adds that Liverpool and PSG are currently finalizing the last details of the deal for the 23-year-old winger. It would be the biggest sale in PSG's history.
Having arrived in Paris in August 2023 for €45 million from Lyon, Barcola will have won three French league **** les, two French Cups, two Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups and three Trophée des Champions with Les Rouge et Bleu.

#million #Liverpool

With the recent change in eligibility rules for the NCAA spurring a controversial series of lawsuits by members of the Class of 2022 recruiting cycle seeking the fifth year of eligibility they have been denied, some NFL players who exhausted four seasons of eligibility are now seeking to return to the collegiate level for an additional year if they are cut or waived by their current teams.
It's sparked an outcry among college sports fans, and college conferences such as the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC have either already finalized or are in the process of finalizing policies to prevent such moves. And the NFL is also reaching out to clubs to make sure its rules on the matter are clear.
Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that the league will not allow any player who goes back to play collegiate football in 2026 to sign another contract with an NFL team this year. Under league rules, any player signed to an NFL contract who is subsequently cut is a free agent. They are allowed to sign with another NFL team, sign with a CFL or UFL franchise, or return to college – but those players will be considered free agents and cannot be selected in a future draft.
The move comes after former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Brown, who was signed by the Cleveland Browns this preseason, is seeking to return to the college level and follow former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin to LSU.
He, along with 15 other players, including former Ole Miss defensive lineman Xzavian Harris (signed with the Saints as an UDFA), Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson (played during preseason with the Seahawks), and SMU running back TJ Harden (played during preseason with the Seahawks), was granted a temporary restraining order in court for an additional year.

#year #rules #seeking #sign

Republican lawmakers are still locked in a power struggle with the White House over control of federal cash, long since President Donald Trump swept back into office with unprecedented orders undermining Congress' power of the purse.
Earlier this month, GOP senators overwhelmingly agreed to a bipartisan government funding bill that would temporarily block the Trump administration from finalizing a federal rule to let political appointees steer money toward grants "aligned with the president's agenda." The House could clear that bill next month, and Trump is expected to sign it to avert a shutdown before the midterms.
And while the days of widespread funding freezes might be over, the Trump administration continues to create new rules for federal grants and then deny funding based on them — only to be repeatedly shot down in court this summer.
Lawmakers in both parties have also blasted White House budget director Russ Vought this year for delaying the release of cash for congressionally backed programs for antipoverty services, foreign **** istance, banking in underserved areas and more.
"Congress has appropriated money, and you don't have the authority to impound it," Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) chastised Vought this spring over the withholding of hundreds of millions of dollars the Trump administration is supposed to send quarterly to states.

#Trump #administration #power

Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves reportedly in bidding war for $46M ex-Warriors NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a major void to fill at the starting power forward position. There is still time for them to make a move, but the options are beginning to dwindle with free agency nearing its end.
Los Angeles has been pursuing Jonathan ******* inga aggressively, and the team appears to have significant momentum toward landing him.
"Significant momentum is now building towards Jonathan ******* inga soon finalizing a contract with the Lakers. With the Cavaliers choosing Peyton Watson instead, ******* inga's options are now limited to Los Angeles or the Timberwolves. ******* inga's preferred landing spot is the Lakers," NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
The Cleveland Cavaliers removed themselves from the ******* inga sweepstakes when they acquired NBA champion Peyton Watson. Once that deal was completed, the path for ******* inga to land with the Lakers appeared much clearer.

#kuminga #jonathan #watson #preferred

FR8 Solutions and 22 independent drivers have reached a settlement in a federal civil RICO lawsuit. The drivers accused the company of altering rate sheets and hiding revenue from hauled loads. On July 28, a Florida court dismissed the case with prejudice. The court filings do not disclose the settlement's financial terms.
Plaintiffs and defendants filed a joint notice of settlement on July 27. They told the court they had resolved the matter and were finalizing their agreement. Judge Wendy Berger closed the case the following day. Her order allows either side 60 days to request a final order or reopen proceedings.
FR8 and the drivers worked under agreements that promised drivers 88% of each load's linehaul rate. The complaint claims company records showed smaller rates than FR8 actually received. Drivers claimed FR8 supplied settlement statements and dispatch documents that understated the company's revenue. The lawsuit says those documents reduced their percentage-based payment on individual loads.
One disputed shipment ran from Wood Dale, Illinois, to Gaffney, South Carolina. FR8's system showed a $2,400 rate, while the complaint claims FR8 received $2,500. Another shipment ran from Del Rio, Texas, to Kansas City, Kansas. For that move, the drivers claim FR8 showed $8,000 but received $15,000.
The $7,000 difference represented $6,160 under the drivers claimed 88% formula. Drivers also identified Ascent On-Demand, Active On-Demand and Landstar in disputed transactions. They claimed another company operator revealed different rates during June 2023. FR8 then ended their contracts and locked them out of its mobile application, the lawsuit states.

#settlement #claimed

FR8 Solutions and 22 independent drivers have reached a settlement in a federal civil RICO lawsuit. The drivers accused the company of altering rate sheets and hiding revenue from hauled loads. On July 28, a Florida court dismissed the case with prejudice. The court filings do not disclose the settlement's financial terms.
Plaintiffs and defendants filed a joint notice of settlement on July 27. They told the court they had resolved the matter and were finalizing their agreement. Judge Wendy Berger closed the case the following day. Her order allows either side 60 days to request a final order or reopen proceedings.
FR8 and the drivers worked under agreements that promised drivers 88% of each load's linehaul rate. The complaint claims company records showed smaller rates than FR8 actually received. Drivers claimed FR8 supplied settlement statements and dispatch documents that understated the company's revenue. The lawsuit says those documents reduced their percentage-based payment on individual loads.
One disputed shipment ran from Wood Dale, Illinois, to Gaffney, South Carolina. FR8's system showed a $2,400 rate, while the complaint claims FR8 received $2,500. Another shipment ran from Del Rio, Texas, to Kansas City, Kansas. For that move, the drivers claim FR8 showed $8,000 but received $15,000.
The $7,000 difference represented $6,160 under the drivers claimed 88% formula. Drivers also identified Ascent On-Demand, Active On-Demand and Landstar in disputed transactions. They claimed another company operator revealed different rates during June 2023. FR8 then ended their contracts and locked them out of its mobile application, the lawsuit states.

#lawsuit #company #court

If Jalen Duren's negotiations drag on as long as they can, how would that affect Ausar Thompson's potential rookie-scale extension? John Hollinger: I see two dominoes here. First, the Pistons need to know what Duren's number will be on their books in 2028 and 2029 before they can finalize their cap planning and determine their best path for Thompson's next deal. Second, there is an important question of which player they value more, one that will play out rather publicly if Thompson inks an extension shortly after Duren's deal is completed. Of course, it's possible that, as with Duren, Detroit doesn't agree with Thompson on an extension and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: John Hollinger: Pistons need to know Jalen Duren's number before finalizing path for Ausar Thompson deal

#deal #need #know

Missing the 6-month Medigap enrollment window at 65 allows insurers to deny coverage or charge more based on pre-existing conditions like diabetes.
Only 4 states offer meaningful Medigap protections beyond the federal window: Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. Most beneficiaries are left subject to medical underwriting.
Before leaving Medicare Advantage, confirm remaining protected rights, compare multiple Medigap insurers, and secure approval before finalizing any switch to Original Medicare.
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At 65, an Ohio woman picked a zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan because she was healthy and the sales brochure looked cheaper than adding a Medigap policy to Original Medicare. Two years later, her doctor diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, started her on insulin, and referred her to an endocrinologist outside the plan's network. Now 67, she wants to switch to Original Medicare with a Medigap Plan G so she can use a broader range of specialists.

#original

It didn't take Michigan State too long – or to look too far – to find its new athletic director.
The school is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae, a person with knowledge of MSU's inner-workings told the Free Press on Monday, Aug. 17, and granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Bartholomae will replace J Batt, who took the Kentucky job on June 15 and whose official last day at MSU was July 28.
It is unclear what the start date will be for Bartholomae, who spent the past 4½ years in Kalamazoo and oversaw the Broncos' NCAA hockey ******* le in 2025.
Contract and buyout details were not immediately available; Bartholomae received a contract extension at WMU last August that runs through June 30, 2031, and pays Bartholomae more than $750,000 annually.

#bartholomae

Cavaliers receive brutal warning in pursuit of ex-Warriors NBA champion Jonathan ****** inga originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to make a few more splashes this summer before the team reports to training camp in about a month. Cleveland still has plenty of flexibility to get something done, especially with James Harden yet to sign a new contract.
The Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, and the organization has been looking for ways to improve the roster. One of their biggest targets has been NBA champion Jonathan ****** inga.
"The Cavaliers will meet with Jonathan ****** inga about working towards finalizing a potential sign-and-trade agreement soon, per Chris Fedor. Cleveland is a main finalist for ****** inga's services alongside the Lakers. ****** inga continues to seek a deal exceeding $20 million annually," NBA reporter Evan Sidery wrote.
However, if the Cavaliers want to land ****** inga, they would have to complete a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Cleveland also needs to create additional financial flexibility. The Cavaliers already moved Dennis Schröder, but they are now trying to offload Max Strus.

#kuminga #jonathan #sign

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is reportedly set to buy out the remaining minority shareholders, taking the Ishbia family's ownership of both franchises to almost 99%.
United Wholesale Mortgage confirmed the move in a statement obtained by Bloomberg, bringing another major change to a Mercury franchise already dealing with plenty of off-court attention.
The buyout follows prolonged tension between Ishbia and minority shareholders over a previous capital call. If completed, the move would give the Ishbia family almost complete control of the Suns and Mercury.
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'Mat is finalizing an agreement to buy out the remaining Suns and Mercury shareholders, bringing the Ishbia family's total ownership to almost 99% of the teams,' UWM said in a statement via Bloomberg.

#almost

A close friend launched a GoFundMe to support Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow and their 9-year-old daughter amid legal battles
Tenisha Warner claims Malcolm intended to update his estate plan but died before finalizing it
The fundraiser aims to provide financial stability as Tenisha navigates grief, legal disputes and single parenthood
A friend of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow is asking fans to rally around her and the couple's 9-year-old daughter.
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Destiny Rael, who says she has been Tenisha Warner's closest friend for 19 years and first introduced her to Malcolm, has launched a GoFundMe with a goal of $150,000 to support Tenisha as she continues navigating a legal battle involving her late husband's estate.

#tenisha #friend #launched

DETROIT ― LIV Golf says it will keep going into 2027, even if it pulls out of Michigan to end 2026.
Per an announcement from LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil on Wednesday, Aug. 5, LIV has found a lead investor that will keep the tour operational into 2027, though O'Neil didn't reveal who the investor was or how much money they planned to invest.
"We anticipate finalizing terms in the coming weeks, with a goal of entering a transaction in September," a LIV statement read.
Still, O'Neil did not commit to the 2026 season finishing with the team championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's in Plymouth, scheduled for Aug. 27-30 – just three weeks away. Many experts speculate the Michigan tournament will not proceed as planned, though it still remains on the LIV schedule as of Wednesday.
"This is a very fluid situation," he reportedly said. "We are all working tirelessly to do everything we can to deliver the events of the season. Some of this stuff is completely out of our control. Some of this stuff is not. … We just don't have any update or certainty."

#though #weeks

A loaded 2028 class in the state of Arizona has national appeal with suitors for the top prospects spanning the country.
It is a defensive-heavy group, especially with the top three recruits in the state, but there is plenty of offensive firepower in the state.
Here is a look at some of the top recruits in the Grand Canyon State and how their recruitments are lining up.
–Goodyear (Ariz.) Desert Edge edge Jalanie George is the highest-rated defensive prospect in the 2028 class by Rivals. In May, George named a top six of, alphabetically, Auburn, Florida, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Washington. He plans to visit Auburn when they host Florida on September 19 and he's working on finalizing a visit to Ohio State. Two of his teammates are committed to Washington, 2027 quarterback Blake Roskopf and receiver Zerek Sidney and he said he wants to get to Husky Stadium this fall and Oklahoma is also likely to get him to visit with his committed teammate Mikyal Davis. In June, he camped at Miami and also made a multi-day visit to Florida and said he hit it off with head coach Jon Sumrall. He plans to trim his list once more this fall and hopes to have a decision in January at the Navy All-American Bowl.
–Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton cornerback Keaton Fields maintains he's completely wide open and won't even hint at schools standing out. With nearly 30 offers, Fields was able to visit Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas A&M and he's working on plans for game day visits, with a few games being considered but nothing locked in. Arizona State offered him in June as part of the Golden Ticket push, and his father played for the Sun Devils, and he said they were one of three schools recruiting him the hardest along with Texas A&M, which has had major success in the state the last two years, as well as USC, where his teammate, Roye Oliver is committed.

#visit #george

Carmen Electra is looking back on her marriage to Dennis Rodman.
In a new interview with Us Weekly, Electra, 54, admitted that of all the things she's said yes to over her decades-long Hollywood career, marrying the former Chicago Bulls star, 65, was probably ill-advised.
"I could definitely say marrying Dennis Rodman could have been, like, not the best choice," the Nation's Dumbest star told the outlet. "I mean, it was just difficult because he had people working for him that at that time were really weird, and they ****** umed that everyone was out for his money. And I had my own money. I wasn't out for Dennis Rodman's money."
Electra and Rodman dated in the late '90s before getting married in Las Vegas in November 1998. Their marriage was short-lived, however, with the couple finalizing their divorce just a year later.
"By that time, I had been working with MTV, Baywatch. … I was working a lot. I was living in a really nice condo in Beverly Hills at the time that I paid for," Electra recalled. "Independent queen. I believe in that. I think that honestly, like, you've got to look at life that way."

#time #money #marriage

LIV Golf says it will keep going into 2027, even if it pulls out of Michigan to end 2026.
Per an announcement from LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil on Wednesday, Aug. 5, LIV has found a lead investor that will keep the tour operational into 2027, though O'Neil didn't reveal who the investor was or how much money they planned to invest.
"We anticipate finalizing terms in the coming weeks, with a goal of entering a transaction in September," a LIV statement read.
The announcement follows months of speculation of the tour's imminent shutdown after the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the tour's main financial backer, pulled its funding.
Despite O'Neil's announcement of the league's continuation in 2027, he did not commit to the 2026 season finishing with the team championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's in Plymouth, currently scheduled for Aug. 27-30. Many experts speculate the Michigan tournament will not proceed as planned, though it still remains on the LIV schedule as of Wednesday.

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