A Mean Girls star is showing off his incredible physical transformation in a set of shirtless snaps.
Daniel Franzese revealed on Threads that he lost 135 pounds over three years.
The 48-year-old comedian replied to a thread ****** led "Show your weight loss transformations. Let's motivate and inspire someone today" with a shirtless photo from 2023 and another from 2026.
In the caption, Franzese wrote that he had slimmed down his figure by giving up alcohol and sugar.
He also said he worked out at least four times a week and had started counting macros.

#star

From brunettes to bangs and graying locs, the stars are showing off major hair transformations while front row at Paris Fashion Week.
Nicole Kidman, while attending Chanel's ready-to-wear spring/summer 2027 show in Paris on Oct. 5, debuted a new look that lets her typical blonde curtain bangs fall even lower, which in some shots nearly conceal her eyes from view.
Kidman, 59, paired the look with a tweed gray Chanel blazer dress and black tights. She was joined by 15-year-old daughter Faith Kidman Urban, a day after her older daughter, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, 18, walked the runway for Valentino.
Lisa Bonet popped up at the Celine spring/summer 2027 collection show with a more dramatic transformation, marking her first public appearance in four years by showing off her full-on gray locs. Her light gray naturally loose curls peeked through at the top, with her longer, deeper gray locs underneath.
Bonet, 58, spoke to Harper's Bazaar about the collection, designed by Michael Rider, in which she complimented the "freshness" and "relevance" Rider is bringing to fashion.

#kidman #Paris #fashion #bangs

Union Berlin head coach Mauro **** rinelli acknowledged that his side's continued defensive problems extend well beyond one system or one centre-back partnership after Friday evening's 1-3 home defeat against Schalke 04. The result leaves Union with one point from their opening three Bundesliga fixtures and, considerably more concerningly, ten goals conceded.
Lustrinelli's side opened the campaign with a chaotic 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt before suffering a comprehensive 4-0 away defeat at Bayer Leverkusen last weekend. Schalke then became the third consecutive opponent to exploit a defensive unit still attempting to adjust to significant tactical and personnel changes.
"It's a lot of small things," **** rinelli told Sky Germany when asked about the ten goals conceded. "We're too undisciplined. We're not keeping up with the opponent. And the opponent profits. They exploit it. And we need too many chances to score goals. The two things are decisive over the course of 90 minutes."
The warning signs predate the Bundesliga campaign.
GGFN highlighted Union's defensive instability throughout preseason, with **** rinelli experimenting with multiple formations while attempting to move the club away from the three-centre-back structures that had defined the era of Urs Fischer and his successors.

#goals #bundesliga #centre

Hello! I'm back this year with BGN, as always, and I'll have two review articles and two preview articles every week. If you missed the first preview of the year, make sure you check it out here.
The same Week 1 warning applies here. Washington's new offensive coordinator, David Blough, has never called an NFL offense, so there is no real film that tells us exactly what Vic Fangio will be preparing for. We can make educated guesses based on Blough's background and what Blough has said publicly, but anyone claiming to know precisely what this offense will look like is guessing.
It's really hard for me not to spend the whole article comparing Sean Mannion and David Blough, but the similarities are so obvious. Blough only stopped playing quarterback recently and spent the past two seasons as Washington's ******* istant quarterbacks coach under Kingsbury. Before that, his playing career put him around a wide range of offensive coaches, including Ben Johnson in Detroit and Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota. Washington has also been open about wanting to move away from some of the philosophical elements of Kingsbury's offense, particularly by becoming more balanced and using more under-center play action. Sound familiar?!
Blough's challenge is deciding how much to change. Daniels has already spent two seasons getting comfortable in Kingsbury's system, particularly operating from shotgun, using tempo, and using his legs a lot. Daniels looks like someone suited to a shotgun, spread-heavy RPO offense.
Throwing all of that away would make very little sense. At the same time, Washington didn't change coordinators because it wanted the exact same offense, so I would expect the eventual structure to keep some of the shotgun and RPO elements Daniels already excels at while adding more motion, heavier personnel, under-center formations, and a more connected run and play-action game. Once again… sound familiar?!

#offense #same #washington

Summer Lynn, an influencer from Alabama, went viral for sharing her cosmetic procedure journey on social media
She has undergone multiple surgeries, including a nose job, chin liposuction and a Brazilian ******* lift, among others
She says she shares her experiences to normalize cosmetic procedures and connect with others who feel similarly
An influencer in her 20s is giving up all the secrets behind her viral cosmetic procedures.
PEOPLE spoke exclusively with New Hope, Ala., resident Summer Lynn, who went viral in July for sharing an Instagram Reel of all her transformations with an overlay that read, "customizing my avatar because we only live 80 years."

#procedures

The Baltimore Ravens reconstructed their coaching staff and strengthened several areas of the roster after falling short of the postseason. Those changes created renewed optimism, but they also increased the pressure on several returning players.
Baltimore's established stars will drive the team's championship pursuit. The Ravens' ability to close the gap in the AFC, however, could be determined by younger contributors becoming more consistent in expanded roles.
Here are five Ravens who must improve in 2026.
Simpson possesses the athletic tools to become a productive three-down linebacker, but Baltimore needs greater consistency from him alongside Roquan Smith. He must diagnose plays faster, take cleaner pursuit angles, and become more dependable in coverage. Teddye Buchanan and Jay Higgins IV give the Ravens additional options, placing even more importance on Simpson converting his physical ability into reliable production.
Rosengarten has gained valuable experience at right tackle, but the Ravens need him to take another step as a pass protector. His ability to handle speed rushers without consistent ****** istance would give Declan Doyle greater freedom with formations and route combinations. Baltimore cannot allow pressure from the right side to disrupt Lamar Jackson or force the offense away from deeper-developing concepts.

#Ravens

Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 season.
Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can't exceed 110M, can only include up to three players from the same club, and must be built around low-ownership picks (under 20%).
On top of that, every manager can choose one captain, whose points will be doubled.
With the rules set, let's take a look at the squads our writers have ***** embled for Matchday 2:
Louis Lemke, HSV (2.51M, 4%)

#bundesliga

Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Small Cap Strategy' Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Strategy underperformed the Russell 2000 in the second quarter as the benchmark experienced one of its strongest risk-on rallies in recent memory, although the strategy remained ahead year-to-date. The quarter was defined by accelerating AI investment, energy market disruptions, and renewed investor appetite for higher-beta stocks, creating headwinds for the firm's quality-focused approach and healthcare positioning. Despite this, stock selection contributed positively in energy, materials, and financials, while healthcare and consumer discretionary detracted due to the fund's disciplined avoidance of speculative businesses. Looking ahead, the firm remains cautiously optimistic, focusing on opportunities created by market dislocations, including AI infrastructure enablers, select consumer companies, healthcare innovators, and energy businesses trading below intrinsic value. The strategy continues to emphasize high-quality companies with strong management teams and attractive valuations, positioning the portfolio for a potential rotation away from speculative market leadership. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy highlighted NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) as a new addition. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) provides carrier service ****** urance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. On August 31, 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) closed at $38.83 per share. The one-month return of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) was -8.01% and its shares gained 57.59% over the past 52 weeks. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) has a market capitalization of $2.82 billion with a 52-week trading range between $24.27 - $45.28.
Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated a position in NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) in April. Founded in 1984, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT), with a stated mission of "Guardians of A Connected World," has been a technology innovator providing service ****** urance and cybersecurity solutions based on its pioneering deep packet inspection technology at scale. While high-growth competitors trade at significant premiums, NetScout offers a more attractive valuation for what we view as a durable software business with deeply embedded customer relationships among the Fortune 500. Its deep packet inspection technology is increasingly critical as enterprises navigate complex digital transformations, cloud migrations, and a heightened threat landscape. We view NTCT as a disciplined way to gain exposure to secular technology tail

Riverwater Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Small Cap Strategy' Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Strategy underperformed the Russell 2000 in the second quarter as the benchmark experienced one of its strongest risk-on rallies in recent memory, although the strategy remained ahead year-to-date. The quarter was defined by accelerating AI investment, energy market disruptions, and renewed investor appetite for higher-beta stocks, creating headwinds for the firm's quality-focused approach and healthcare positioning. Despite this, stock selection contributed positively in energy, materials, and financials, while healthcare and consumer discretionary detracted due to the fund's disciplined avoidance of speculative businesses. Looking ahead, the firm remains cautiously optimistic, focusing on opportunities created by market dislocations, including AI infrastructure enablers, select consumer companies, healthcare innovators, and energy businesses trading below intrinsic value. The strategy continues to emphasize high-quality companies with strong management teams and attractive valuations, positioning the portfolio for a potential rotation away from speculative market leadership. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy highlighted NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) as a new addition. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) provides carrier service ******* urance, cybersecurity, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) solutions to protect digital business services against disruptions. On August 31, 2026, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) closed at $38.83 per share. The one-month return of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) was -8.01% and its shares gained 57.59% over the past 52 weeks. NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) has a market capitalization of $2.82 billion with a 52-week trading range between $24.27 - $45.28.
Riverwater Partners Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"We initiated a position in NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) in April. Founded in 1984, NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT), with a stated mission of "Guardians of A Connected World," has been a technology innovator providing service ******* urance and cybersecurity solutions based on its pioneering deep packet inspection technology at scale. While high-growth competitors trade at significant premiums, NetScout offers a more attractive valuation for what we view as a durable software business with deeply embedded customer relationships among the Fortune 500. Its deep packet inspection technology is increasingly critical as enterprises navigate complex digital transformations, cloud migrations, and a heightened threat landscape. We view NTCT as a disciplined way to gain exposure to secular technology ta

Following global football is no longer confined to watching a match for ninety minutes on a weekend afternoon. The modern supporter operates within a continuous cycle of information consumption, tracking tactical breakdowns, injury updates, and transfer market movements throughout the entire week. The transition from physical matchday attendance to a borderless digital ecosystem has fundamentally altered how the sport is covered. This intense demand for constant, high-quality ****** ysis has transformed digital sports publishing, turning fan platforms into comprehensive databases of football knowledge. Rather than relying on simple fixture lists, audiences now evaluate passing networks, expected goals, and historical rivalries to gauge how upcoming matches might unfold. This structural shift in fan behaviour requires publishers to deliver nuanced reporting that goes far beyond basic scorelines, catering to a global readership that treats football ****** ysis with serious ****** ytical rigour.
The appetite for detailed pre-match information has created a natural crossover with online sports markets. Fans who spend hours reading about team formations, defensive vulnerabilities, and managerial strategies routinely apply those insights in practical scenarios. An in-depth understanding of how a Thursday night European fixture might cause squad fatigue ahead of a Sunday domestic clash is exactly the type of context that informs ****** ytical viewing. This precise evaluation of probabilities and match dynamics aligns seamlessly with the mechanics of modern sports wagering, where split-second decisions rely on preliminary research.
Supporters apply this football literacy directly to live sports markets through Virgin Bet ZA, navigating dynamic in-play scenarios with knowledge of player absences and tactical shifts. The integration of data into the spectator experience means that betting is increasingly driven by objective ****** ysis rather than sheer loyalty or guesswork. Bettors rely on injury reports, historical head-to-head statistics, and form guides to build a complete picture of an upcoming contest. Consequently, sports publishing serves a dual purpose, acting as an essential resource for both the traditional fan and the informed punter looking to test their reading of the game against real-time market fluctuations.
Behind the tactical debates and the sophisticated sports markets lies a commercial engine that continues to break historical records. The financial scale of elite football dictates squad depth, transfer market dominance, and ultimately, competitive success across major domestic and European competitions. Broadcast rights, global merchandising, and lucrative corporate sponsorships have elevated top-tier clubs into massive multinational enterprises. "The 2024/25 season set another new record, with the top 20 Money League clubs generating over €12 billion in revenue for the first time." — Deloitte.
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Interested in Matador Resources Company? Here are five stocks we like better.
Matador Resources is targeting profitable, measured growth, projecting approximately $900 million in free cash flow and continued production increases in 2026. The company has also reduced drilling and completion costs per lateral foot by 12% since 2024.
The company is expanding its Delaware Basin inventory, adding 17,000 net acres through leasing, trades and acquisitions, including positions that extend laterals and provide exposure to formations such as Woodford and Second Bone Spring Carbonate.
Matador's integrated midstream business is expected to generate nearly $400 million of EBITDA in 2026, while management evaluates ways to unlock its value through entity-level debt or a potential IPO.
Permian Resources Rally Faces a Test

#company #matador #here #woodford

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles' offense provided an accurate summary of their summer during Tuesday night's open practice at Lincoln Financial Field. There were explosive plays, creative formations and impressive touchdown throws. There were also protection problems, missed opportunities and two interceptions returned toward the end zone by Riq Woolen.
The overall performance was uneven. The encouraging part was that the offense showed how difficult it could become to defend when its top skill players are healthy.
Hurts connected with Smith on a deep out route during the opening move-the-ball period. He found Smith again while rolling outside the pocket on a play-action concept. Smith later made one of the night's best catches, securing a deep crossing route in tight coverage against Quinyon Mitchell before accelerating toward the end zone. The chemistry was not perfect. Hurts underthrew Smith on a deep post that could have become a touchdown. Mitchell recovered to break up the pass. Smith also dropped a shallow crossing route on third-and-6 despite having enough **** e to extend the possession.
Their strongest connection may have come later when Smith caught a dig route against Woolen. The cornerback attempted to undercut the route, but Smith adjusted his angle, secured the pass and turned upfield for what could have become a touchdown in a live game.
Hurts' first interception came on a throw over the middle intended for Makai Lemon. Woolen recognized the dig route, drove in front of the rookie and took the football toward the end zone. The second interception occurred in two minutes. Hurts faced pressure from Jalyx Hunt and threw off his back foot toward Smith on an out route. Woolen anticipated the pass, secured his second interception and returned it for a touchdown. Both turnovers involved questionable ball placement, allowing Woolen to attack the football without going through the intended receiver.

#smith

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has decided where he will work on game days during the 2026 season. Doyle will call plays from the coaching booth after using the preseason to evaluate whether the field or an elevated position provided the best environment.
"I'm going to go to the booth," Doyle said. "I had the Philly experience up there, and I thought it was really clean."
Doyle called plays from the booth during Baltimore's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Ravens produced a clean offensive operation in the 24-7 victory, avoiding the communication problems and unnecessary delays that can occur when a new coordinator handles game-day responsibilities for the first time. The preseason was always going to serve as a rehearsal for more than the players. Doyle needed to establish his play-calling rhythm, learn how quickly information would travel through the coaching staff and determine which location offered the best view of the defense.
The booth provides a wider perspective of defensive formations. Doyle can see safety rotations, coverage ******* ing and potential mismatches more clearly than he could from field level. That view should help him identify adjustments and anticipate how opponents are responding to Baltimore's personnel and formations.
The tradeoff is reduced face-to-face communication with Lamar Jackson and the rest of the offense between possessions. Doyle will rely on Baltimore's ******* istant coaches on the sidelines to deliver information and provide feedback while he studies the previous series from above.

#doyle #Coaching

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The New England Patriots authored one of the NFL's most remarkable transformations last season. Mike Vrabel took over a team that had finished 4-13 in consecutive years and immediately guided it to a 14-3 record, an AFC East championship and an appearance in Super Bowl LX. New England's 10-win improvement tied the largest single-season jump in NFL history.
Repeating that success could prove even more difficult than achieving it the first time.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell included the Patriots in his annual breakdown of the NFL teams most likely to decline during the 2026 season. That prediction might sound harsh after New England strengthened its roster over the offseason. In reality, it says as much about the extraordinary height of last season's success as it does about any concern surrounding the current Patriots.
New England did not simply sneak into the playoffs during Vrabel's first season. The Patriots won 14 games, captured their first AFC East **** le since 2019 and advanced through three postseason rounds. They defeated the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium before earning a 10-7 road victory over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.

#last

Mexico's state oil firm Pemex and Brazil's national oil company Petrobras are joining efforts and expertise to drill prospects in Mexican waters in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to unlock huge oil resources from source rock formations that are miles deeper and eight times older than the currently producing formations in the U.S. Gulf.
Exploration in the Jurassic formations deep under the Mexican Gulf seabed in the Campeche Bay carries high risks, but the reward in case of a discovery could be enormous, geologists and ******* ysts tell Bloomberg.
Back in 2018, Pemex drilled more than 7,800 meters (25,600 feet) below the sea floor and penetrated the Campeche salt layer in an exploratory well that was declared unproductive. The Mexican oil giant hasn't ventured new exploratory wells in the area since then, but industry experts believe that Pemex may have found something of great geological and/or hydrocarbon-bearing potential, which has prompted it to pursue exploration further.
Pemex hasn't shared publicly any results of its 2018 drilling campaign offshore Campeche, but ******* ysts say there is a reason why the Mexican oil giant hasn't abandoned efforts to find huge resources and turn around years of declining domestic oil production from legacy wells.
Related: America's Next Strategic Partner Is Hiding in Plain Sight

#mexican #formations #efforts

When Andrew Rappleyea was deciding whether to stay at Penn State or transfer after last season, he received a message from new Nittany Lions offensive line coach Ryan Clanton.
"Coach Clanton sent me a picture of one of our formations," Rappleyea recalled. "It was 14 personnel (one running back and four tight ends). He said, 'We need you here.' It was pretty funny. They use tight ends a lot. They produce them. They have good ones."
The Nittany Lions have several of them this season, giving them a deep group and perhaps the strongest position on the team.
Ben Brahmer, Gabe Burkle and Cooper Alexander transferred from Iowa State to join Matt Campbell, their coach with the Cyclones. Rappleyea, Finn Furmanek and Brian Kortovich remained at Penn State.
Brahmer, Burkle and Rappleyea will see plenty of time on offense; Alexander and Furmanek will see their share of action.

#rappleyea #burkle

Anne Hathaway has traded the long brunette hair she has worn throughout much of 2026 for a dramatically different look on the September cover of Vogue China, a short, choppy pixie that immediately recalls one of the biggest hair transformations of her career.
The 43-year-old actress appears with layered bangs and closely cropped sides in the new editorial, photographed by Norman Jean Roy. The styling changes throughout the shoot, with the short hair appearing tousled and spiky in some images before becoming considerably sleeker in others.
There is one important catch before declaring that Hathaway has actually chopped off her hair. Just Jared noted that the pixie is most likely a wig, and neither Hathaway nor Vogue China has publicly confirmed that she permanently cut her hair.
Even if the transformation exists only for the photoshoot, it gives Hathaway her shortest public hair look in roughly 13 years. The closest comparison comes from the pixie she wore through 2012 and 2013 after cutting her real hair for Fantine in Les Misérables.
The September cover pairs Hathaway's short hair with a white Louis Vuitton blazer trimmed in black. Other photographs take both the clothes and hair in different directions. Hathaway appears in a bright red dress with matching latex gloves, a purple blazer and a boxy black suit while the crop shifts from deliberately messy and windblown to smooth and tightly controlled.

#hair #vogue #look

Short hair has never been more stylish, and these fearless female celebrities prove it every time they step onto the red carpet. From daring pixies to edgy bobs and textured crops, these trendsetting women switch up their looks and redefine glam with every snip. Whether you're searching for your next inspiration or just want to admire Hollywood's boldest hair transformations, these stars show that when it comes to short hair, confidence is the best accessory.
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Halle Berry is famous for her show-stopping pixie cuts and bold, curly styles that combine sass and glamour in equal measure. Her pixie cut became iconic at the 2002 Academy Awards, where she broke barriers as the first Black woman to win Best Actress for Monster's Ball, according to Bustle.
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Charlize Theron is the epitome of sophistication with her platinum blonde crop, making a statement with sleek, close-cropped styles at Hollywood premieres. She shaved her head entirely to prepare for her role in the action film Mad Max: Fury Road, per The Hollywood Reporter.

#mega

The Oregon Ducks have released multiple rosters this offseason, but on Wednesday night, they finally revealed the new heights and weights for every player on the 2026 roster.
Several Ducks have mentioned transforming their bodies this offseason as a key focus, either adding or shedding weight. Matayo Uiagalelei was one of the notable losers in the offseason, hoping to slim down and to become quicker and bendier on the edge. Nasir Wyatt, on the other hand, added weight to be more physical on the edge while also sliding around on defense.
With the release, we also officially learned the height and weight of the freshmen on the roster, some of whom have already seen massive transformations since arriving on campus, while others are, by nature, massive.
The entire roster is worth a look, but some players stood out more than others. Let's take a look at some of the most notable changes and additions to the roster this season.
QB Dante Moore up 14 pounds to 220 pounds

#ducks #pounds

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington received a huge nod of confidence from ESPN as they issued their 2026 NFL Future Power Rankings. In the rankings, which project team success from 2027 through 2029, ***** yst Seth Walder offered a high-upside prediction for Pittsburgh's towering third-year tight end, Darnell Washington.
Despite playing behind Pat Freiermuth on the depth chart, Washington's underlying efficiency metrics suggest a massive breakout awaits as his role expands.
"Bold prediction for 2027-29: Tight end Darnell Washington will make the top 10 in Jeremy Fowler's annual survey of coaches and executives on the best players at every position," wrote Walder for ESPN. "He might be the Steelers' No. 2 tight end at the moment, but Washington averaged 1.9 yards per route run last season and was in the 83rd percentile among tight ends in run block win rate. Tight end is a position where players can develop slowly, so he has plenty of time to increase his role."
Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 264 pounds, the Georgia product was drafted primarily for his formidable blocking ability. However, the data reveals a far more versatile weapon. Averaging 1.9 yards per route run places Washington among efficient pass-catchers, while his 83rd percentile mark in run block win rate demonstrates his elite utility in heavy formations.
Because tight ends traditionally require longer developmental ramps to master both inline blocking and complex route trees, Washington's steady statistical progression bodes well for his future.

#steelers

There was nothing particularly encouraging about the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason opener, except for the fact that it's... well... the preseason... The long -awaited debut of Sean Mannion's offense was an exercise in patience. Moving the football was a struggle. Penalties repeatedly put the unit behind schedule. Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee both struggled to find any consistent rhythm.
That doesn't mean Sean Mannion's offense is headed for trouble. In fact, every lesson learned in the loss against the Baltimore Ravens may have been exactly what should be expected from an offensive unit that's still learning. No team wants to tip its hand in Week 1, especially an Eagles team that keeps its cards close to the vest. Then, it must be mentioned that many of the best players weren't on the field.
The Eagles finished the game with just 159 total yards and six first downs in a 24-7 loss. They managed only two first downs through their first nine possessions and didn't score until the fourth quarter, when most of the players on the field were unlikely to be part of Philadelphia's Week 1 plans.
That's ugly, but again, it's preseason. The Eagles weren't going to unveil the full version of their new attack in Baltimore. Mannion is installing concepts centered on under-center formations, motion, play-action, and outside-zone principles, but there's little reason to put an entire playbook on film when the games don't count.
Jalen Hurts didn't play. Saquon Barkley didn't play. Neither did Dallas Goedert. Much of the starting offensive line remained on the sideline, and the quarterback competition behind Hurts took center stage instead. That's a difficult environment in which to judge a new offense. Timing matters in any system, and it becomes even more important when players are learning new terminology, route combinations, blocking ****** ignments and reads.

#players #first #sean #week

PRINCEVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) -- Princeville went 7-3 last season and made the playoffs last season, however they graduated a lot of talent from last year and return only two starters on each side of the ball.
The defense for the Princes was very stingy and tough to score on as they allowed only 15 points per game. That unit will be led by returning linebackers Coley Palmer and Collin Carruthers. Head coach Jon Carruthers says they will be leaning on their linebackers to lead a young unit.
"The linebacker position is kind of the quarterback of the defense and having two guys with experience," said coach Carruthers. "They're multiple years starters, Collin Carruthers and then Coley Palmer. Having those guys be able to call it formations, strengths, things like that, get people set that that takes. A lot of our coaches played there."
"In our conference I feel like a lot of people do a lot of run a lot less than pass," said Palmer. "So, I think our middle linebackers and really all of our linebacker's kind of contain the run game a lot better than most other teams. So, I think that's why they're really good position for us."
The Princes hit the road in week one to take on Illini West.

#last #linebackers

The Tush Push isn't going anywhere.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion confirmed that the team's signature short-yardage play will remain in the offense as he installs a new system around Jalen Hurts.
"It's going to be a part of what we do," Mannion said. "It's been an extremely effective play here. We're going to lean into that."
Mannion's answer ends any questions about whether a change at offensive coordinator could lead Philadelphia to move away from the play. The Eagles are adjusting their formations, terminology and overall approach, but there is little reason to remove something that has consistently worked.
Philadelphia's success with the Tush Push begins with Hurts' lower-body strength, but the play requires timing, leverage and execution from the entire offensive line. Opponents have tried to replicate it without achieving the same results, while repeated attempts to remove it from the NFL rulebook have failed.

#offensive

The Princess of Wales' beautiful brunette hair has become just as synonymous with her royal image as her immaculate wardrobe. The 'Kate effect' has influenced women's haircuts for decades, and shows no sign of slowing down.
Whether Princess Kate is debuting a fresh set of face-framing curtain bangs or unveiling a glossy, chocolate brown refresh, fans flock to copy her iconic looks.
As a senior member of the royal family and future Queen Consort, the Princess has done little by way of 'hair transformations' over the years, staying loyal to her signature chocolate brown 'do and only altering it slightly in the 15 years she's been married to Prince William.
The Princess of Wales debuted her new voluminous bangs in September 2023 (Getty)
However, rare photographs unearthed from Kate's childhood show that the royal once sported bright blonde hair...

#wales #chocolate #brown #whether

When the Cowboys hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, they weren't just seeking a new coach. They wanted someone capable of rebuilding a defense that finished 2025 as one of the NFL's worst units, while also developing a young secondary packed with potential. Just over a week into training camp in Oxnard means it's still early, but many of the first signs have been extremely encouraging.
The biggest takeaway has been how quickly players have embraced Parker's coaching style. Rather than creating a passive practice environment, Parker has encouraged constant competition between the offense and defense. Players have described practices as iron sharpening iron, with the defense feeding off the challenge of facing Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens every day. That competitive atmosphere has noticeably increased the energy level of camp and has created an environment where every rep matters.
One of the first things that stands out about Christian Parker's defense is the importance he places on communication. Every player in the secondary is expected to know not only their own ***** ignment but also how the coverage changes based on motion, formations and offensive adjustments. That has created a defense where players are constantly talking before the snap instead of waiting for the play to unfold.
Parker's experience developing defensive backs is showing through the way Dallas is using its personnel, with safeties and cornerbacks moving into different roles rather than being limited to a single position. Rookie Caleb Downs has been one of the biggest examples of that flexibility, spending time as a deep safety, working closer to the line of scrimmage and lining up in the slot depending on the situation.
The secondary has arguably been the biggest success story of camp so far. After struggling through much of last season, the defensive backfield has looked far more confident and competitive in Oxnard.

#players #every

Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations under new boss Xabi Alonso as they face Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
The Blues have played two games on this tour with mixed results: a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, featuring a Joao Pedro hat-trick, was followed by a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to 10-man Tottenham as Richarlison scored late in extra time.
Juventus have yet to concede in their own round of summer friendlies, having drawn 0-0 with Basel before beating Standard Liege and OGC Nice in their last encounter.
Chelsea vs Juventus LIVE: Blues continue pre-season campaign with clash against Serie A giants
Chelsea's squad is slowly taking shape as key players return from post-World Cup breaks, giving Alonso time to tinker with formations and his preferred XI ahead of the season starting in three weeks' time.

#last

President Donald Trump is trying to shape how he's remembered through his transformations of Washington's monuments, official buildings and grassy parks — and the honors boards at his golf clubs.
But as a frenetic summer rolls on, his legacy instead risks being dominated by a US strategic stalemate in Iran, the unaddressed economic anxieties of millions of Americans, and Republican Party schisms caused by his personal obsessions.
This unusual political bifurcation means Trump is juggling some of the gravest issues confronted by a modern president, like the war, and some of most trivial, including a dispute over Washington's Reflecting Pool. It helps explain polling by CNN and other outlets three months before midterm elections that reveal low approval ratings and dissatisfaction on issues voters care about most.
By any conventional measure, this is a presidency in trouble. The traditional response would be to behave in a more focused way. But Trump is different from most presidents. He doubles down; he picks fights designed to please his political base; and he engineers sudden changes of course.
Throughout a turbulent weekend, Trump oscillated between profound and preposterous issues that all seem to merit equal time in his mind.

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Kate Middleton has become one of the world's most recognizable style icons, but it's her beauty philosophy that has quietly stood the test of time. While trends come and go, the Princess of Wales has remained remarkably consistent, choosing polished, understated looks over dramatic transformations.
Whether she's attending Wimbledon, walking the red carpet at the BAFTAs, or representing the Royal Family on official engagements, her beauty choices feel elegant rather than trendy. Beauty experts often point to her approach as proof that classic techniques rarely go out of fashion, and her recent appearances continue to reinforce that timeless aesthetic.
Discover the seven timeless Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women everywhere, from soft waves and glowing skin to polished makeup and classic nails. (WireImage)
Here are seven Kate Middleton beauty choices that continue to inspire women of every age.
If there's one hairstyle forever ******* ociated with Kate Middleton, it's her glossy, bouncy waves.

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Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations under new boss Xabi Alonso as they face Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.
The Blues have played two games on this tour with mixed results: a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, featuring a Joao Pedro hat-trick, was followed by a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to 10-man Tottenham as Richarlison scored late in extra time.
Juventus have yet to concede in their own round of summer friendlies, having drawn 0-0 with Basel before beating Standard Liege and OGC Nice in their last encounter.
Chelsea's squad is slowly taking shape as key players return from post-World Cup breaks, giving Alonso time to tinker with formations and his preferred XI ahead of the season starting in three weeks' time.
Here's everything you need to know.

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The UCLA Bruins football team participated in media day on Wednesday and three of the Bruins' best players were interviewed by Mike Hall on the Big Ten Network.
Among those players was starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the junior who transferred to Westwood from Tennessee last summer.
Hall started the interview by asking each player about what feels different at UCLA this season under Bob Chesney compared to a year ago with DeShaun Foster. Hall then questioned Iamaleava about the differences and similarities between each head coach's offensive philosophies, which shifted with the hiring of new offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy.
"Yeah, a little similar. There's going to be different changes with the formations, shifts and motions. I think it's a lot similar to last year, just different words," Iamaleava explained. "I've continued to dive into that playbook and get comfortable with it. It's been fun under coach Kennedy and coach Ches."
After the Bruins scored more than 20 points in only five games last season, the pairing of Chesney and Kennedy has plenty of room to improve the offense entering a new campaign.

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