19 days ago
Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher called out deep-blue California on Monday and said the state's voters would always support a Democrat, even if their policies were failing, as long as President Donald Trump was ******* ociated with the Republican Party.
During an interview on "Club Random" with David Foster, Maher argued that California would never vote for a Republican as long as Trump was involved in the party.
Maher noted Spencer Pratt, a Republican who finished third in Los Angeles' mayoral race and therefore did not advance to the general election, had the instinct that California had a "failed system," and Maher agreed.
"It just shows that, in this state, I guess everywhere, we're so bipartisan now, that we will accept failure, which we plainly have here in California, over voting for the party of Trump," Maher said. "Which, I understand, because he does a lot of things that are I mean, plus, Jesus, I mean, I get a lot of s--- from him for the things I criticize just off the top of my head, vulgar, corrupt, doesn't concede elections, you know, inept at things that sometimes were a good idea to begin with. Close the border, you know, get rid of nuclear weapons in Iran, but f---ed up the execution."
Bill Maher argued California will never vote for a Republican as long as President Donald Trump is involved in the party, even as failures mount.
#maher #republican #president
During an interview on "Club Random" with David Foster, Maher argued that California would never vote for a Republican as long as Trump was involved in the party.
Maher noted Spencer Pratt, a Republican who finished third in Los Angeles' mayoral race and therefore did not advance to the general election, had the instinct that California had a "failed system," and Maher agreed.
"It just shows that, in this state, I guess everywhere, we're so bipartisan now, that we will accept failure, which we plainly have here in California, over voting for the party of Trump," Maher said. "Which, I understand, because he does a lot of things that are I mean, plus, Jesus, I mean, I get a lot of s--- from him for the things I criticize just off the top of my head, vulgar, corrupt, doesn't concede elections, you know, inept at things that sometimes were a good idea to begin with. Close the border, you know, get rid of nuclear weapons in Iran, but f---ed up the execution."
Bill Maher argued California will never vote for a Republican as long as President Donald Trump is involved in the party, even as failures mount.
#maher #republican #president
22 days ago
Oprah Winfrey is launching a two-hour immersive live show, Oprah Winfrey's AHA, at Las Vegas' Sphere, April 2-4, 2027
The show will feature music, film, sensory effects and performers including Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong
AHA, which Winfrey says is designed to inspire awe and foster connection, is the "culmination" of what she's worked toward her whole life
Forty years ago, when she first hit the national airwaves, Oprah Winfrey already had a message in mind for the masses that rang true to her: "We're more alike than we're different. You're responsible for your life. There's something inside you that's really special. You have come to this planet and you have a calling."
It's an idea she returned to throughout the 25-season run of The Oprah Winfrey Show and beyond: "I said it in 4,561 shows, and I don't even know how many magazine articles and podcasts."
#oprah #we 're #vegas #april
The show will feature music, film, sensory effects and performers including Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong
AHA, which Winfrey says is designed to inspire awe and foster connection, is the "culmination" of what she's worked toward her whole life
Forty years ago, when she first hit the national airwaves, Oprah Winfrey already had a message in mind for the masses that rang true to her: "We're more alike than we're different. You're responsible for your life. There's something inside you that's really special. You have come to this planet and you have a calling."
It's an idea she returned to throughout the 25-season run of The Oprah Winfrey Show and beyond: "I said it in 4,561 shows, and I don't even know how many magazine articles and podcasts."
#oprah #we 're #vegas #april
24 days ago
If you think Army is going to run over, around and through the South Florida defense the way the Black Knights did against Bryant in week one, think again.
There were a lot of positives to draw from as Army rolled up a school-record 648 yards of total offense and 569 rushing yards on the way to a 59-3 victory over Bryant. With a rout in progress, Army went deep into its bench and utilized 16 different ball carries, including three quarterbacks.
South Florida is not Bryant. The Bulls feature a defensive front that averages 6-foot-3, 293 pounds per man (Major Dillard is 330 pounds at nose, Asani Redwood is 300 at tackle and Michael Williams is 250 at end), compared to the Bryant squad that averaged 30 pounds less. Jump to the linebackers, and USF features a group that averages 6-3, 233 pounds, more than a dozen pounds heavier than the similar Bryant unit. You can also expect South Florida's defenders will be quicker to close off the edges, perhaps cutting off Army's success on the perimeter.
The Bulls held Florida International to 80 yards on 25 carries in a 19-9 win on the evening of Sept 5. FIU did roll up 301 yards of passing, on 62% of completed throws, but run-dominant Army has not been a passing threat for many years.
Based off last week's starting lineup (the Bulls do not release depth charts to the media), the South Florida defense fields nine starters who transferred in from other Division I schools. Linebackers C.J. Hicks (Ohio State), Grayson Howard (South Carolina and Florida) and Sam Robinson (Rutgers) played Power 4 ball, as did Redwood (West Virginia) up front. Corner Teddy Foster (Florida) and 'Star' Amanio Fortenberry (Kansas State) help anchor the secondary.
#south #Bulls #linebackers
There were a lot of positives to draw from as Army rolled up a school-record 648 yards of total offense and 569 rushing yards on the way to a 59-3 victory over Bryant. With a rout in progress, Army went deep into its bench and utilized 16 different ball carries, including three quarterbacks.
South Florida is not Bryant. The Bulls feature a defensive front that averages 6-foot-3, 293 pounds per man (Major Dillard is 330 pounds at nose, Asani Redwood is 300 at tackle and Michael Williams is 250 at end), compared to the Bryant squad that averaged 30 pounds less. Jump to the linebackers, and USF features a group that averages 6-3, 233 pounds, more than a dozen pounds heavier than the similar Bryant unit. You can also expect South Florida's defenders will be quicker to close off the edges, perhaps cutting off Army's success on the perimeter.
The Bulls held Florida International to 80 yards on 25 carries in a 19-9 win on the evening of Sept 5. FIU did roll up 301 yards of passing, on 62% of completed throws, but run-dominant Army has not been a passing threat for many years.
Based off last week's starting lineup (the Bulls do not release depth charts to the media), the South Florida defense fields nine starters who transferred in from other Division I schools. Linebackers C.J. Hicks (Ohio State), Grayson Howard (South Carolina and Florida) and Sam Robinson (Rutgers) played Power 4 ball, as did Redwood (West Virginia) up front. Corner Teddy Foster (Florida) and 'Star' Amanio Fortenberry (Kansas State) help anchor the secondary.
#south #Bulls #linebackers
25 days ago
The Lobos will be howling soon.
UNM's men's and women's basketball teams will host a free-to-the-public Lobo Howl event in the Pit on Friday, Oct. 9.
The event has autograph signing opportunities, skills competitions and 3-point contests with both teams and the men's team also has a slam dunk contest, won last season by then true freshman and now returning sophomore point guard Uriah Tenette.
The 3-point contest last year was won by Kaia Foster, who is back for the women's Lobos roster, but has a broken left foot and will miss the beginning of the coming 2026-27 season. The Lobo men's player she beat in last year's final is also back: 2026 Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jake Hall.
More information on the Howl will be released by UNM in the coming weeks.
#howl
UNM's men's and women's basketball teams will host a free-to-the-public Lobo Howl event in the Pit on Friday, Oct. 9.
The event has autograph signing opportunities, skills competitions and 3-point contests with both teams and the men's team also has a slam dunk contest, won last season by then true freshman and now returning sophomore point guard Uriah Tenette.
The 3-point contest last year was won by Kaia Foster, who is back for the women's Lobos roster, but has a broken left foot and will miss the beginning of the coming 2026-27 season. The Lobo men's player she beat in last year's final is also back: 2026 Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jake Hall.
More information on the Howl will be released by UNM in the coming weeks.
#howl
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25 days ago
Rachael Foster was 17 when she landed one of her first catalog jobs modeling for dELiA*s
After discovering the brand had returned at Target, she went to see how the new collection compared with the dELiA*s she remembered
Foster still has around 30 original catalogs, along with containers of keepsakes her mom saved from her decades-long modeling career
Rachael Foster was scrolling through TikTok when a logo she knew better than most appeared on her screen: dELiA*s, the brand she had modeled for as a teenager nearly 30 years earlier. After learning it had returned at Target, Foster knew looking at the collection online wasn't going to be enough.
"Then actually going to Target and standing there next to dELiA*s again was surreal," Foster tells PEOPLE exclusively. "It immediately took me back to being 17, being on those sets with the other girls, the music playing and all of us just having fun."
#brand
After discovering the brand had returned at Target, she went to see how the new collection compared with the dELiA*s she remembered
Foster still has around 30 original catalogs, along with containers of keepsakes her mom saved from her decades-long modeling career
Rachael Foster was scrolling through TikTok when a logo she knew better than most appeared on her screen: dELiA*s, the brand she had modeled for as a teenager nearly 30 years earlier. After learning it had returned at Target, Foster knew looking at the collection online wasn't going to be enough.
"Then actually going to Target and standing there next to dELiA*s again was surreal," Foster tells PEOPLE exclusively. "It immediately took me back to being 17, being on those sets with the other girls, the music playing and all of us just having fun."
#brand
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25 days ago
It was an extra special weekend for Ree Drummond and her daughter Paige Drummond.
The Food Network star left her famed Oklahoma ranch and jet off to Dallas, where she and her newly-engaged daughter shopped for wedding dresses.
In addition to Paige, who got engaged to fiancé David Andersen last month after a year of dating, The Pioneer Woman founder and her husband Ladd Drummond are also parents to daughter Alex, 26, who is expecting her first child with husband Mauricio Scott, sons Bryce, 20, and Todd, 19, plus they welcomed Jamar, 20, into the family in 2018 after the couple became his foster parents.
Ree took to her blog over the weekend to write all about her day wedding dress shopping with Paige, with the help of her older sister Alex plus her fiancé David's mom and sister.
"It was every bit as fun as you'd think it would be," she wrote, endearingly sharing: "We 'ooohed, ahhhed,' sipped champagne, and did all the things we gals do in these kinds of settings."
#paige #engaged #wedding #husband
The Food Network star left her famed Oklahoma ranch and jet off to Dallas, where she and her newly-engaged daughter shopped for wedding dresses.
In addition to Paige, who got engaged to fiancé David Andersen last month after a year of dating, The Pioneer Woman founder and her husband Ladd Drummond are also parents to daughter Alex, 26, who is expecting her first child with husband Mauricio Scott, sons Bryce, 20, and Todd, 19, plus they welcomed Jamar, 20, into the family in 2018 after the couple became his foster parents.
Ree took to her blog over the weekend to write all about her day wedding dress shopping with Paige, with the help of her older sister Alex plus her fiancé David's mom and sister.
"It was every bit as fun as you'd think it would be," she wrote, endearingly sharing: "We 'ooohed, ahhhed,' sipped champagne, and did all the things we gals do in these kinds of settings."
#paige #engaged #wedding #husband
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27 days ago
Red Sox OF Ceddanne Rafaela predicted to win MLB award despite IL news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox have bounced back from a bad start and look likely to make the MLB postseason. With a strong pitching staff in the rotation and bullpen, plus a resurgent offense, this team can go very far.
But it's not just those phases of the game where the Red Sox have thrived. Boston has also gotten plenty of great value from their defense. More specifically, from a few select defenders, one of which being center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
Unfortunately, he recently hit the injured list for the Red Sox and will miss some time. However, that shouldn't stop him from winning an MLB award. As MLB.com's Jared Greenspan, Brian Murphy, and Jason Foster predict, Rafaela should be the AL's Gold Glove-winning center fielder.
"When healthy, there's no one better at that spot in the junior circuit. Rafaela, a first-time Gold Glove Award winner last season, has made the most five-star catches of any player in the Majors (nine)," the MLB.com trio write.
#award #glove
The Boston Red Sox have bounced back from a bad start and look likely to make the MLB postseason. With a strong pitching staff in the rotation and bullpen, plus a resurgent offense, this team can go very far.
But it's not just those phases of the game where the Red Sox have thrived. Boston has also gotten plenty of great value from their defense. More specifically, from a few select defenders, one of which being center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
Unfortunately, he recently hit the injured list for the Red Sox and will miss some time. However, that shouldn't stop him from winning an MLB award. As MLB.com's Jared Greenspan, Brian Murphy, and Jason Foster predict, Rafaela should be the AL's Gold Glove-winning center fielder.
"When healthy, there's no one better at that spot in the junior circuit. Rafaela, a first-time Gold Glove Award winner last season, has made the most five-star catches of any player in the Majors (nine)," the MLB.com trio write.
#award #glove
1 month ago
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, owns and operates hospitals and related healthcare entities. Valued at $87 billion by market cap, the company provides diagnosis, treatments, consultancy, nursing, surgeries, and other services, as well as medical education, physician resource center, and training programs.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and HCA definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the medical care facilities industry. HCA's strengths include its scale, cost leadership, and diversified portfolio. With a strong presence in high-growth states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, HCA leverages favorable demographics and growing healthcare demand. Its brand recognition fosters patient trust, and innovation through tech partnerships and digital health investments drives growth. HCA prioritizes talent management, positioning itself for long-term success in value-based care and telehealth trends.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says His $3.5 Billion MediaTek Deal Is 'Not Circular' Because 'They Do Their Own Business'
Strategy's Strategy Appears to Have Failed, and the Outlook of MSTR Stock Is Unfavorable
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Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and HCA definitely fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the medical care facilities industry. HCA's strengths include its scale, cost leadership, and diversified portfolio. With a strong presence in high-growth states like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, HCA leverages favorable demographics and growing healthcare demand. Its brand recognition fosters patient trust, and innovation through tech partnerships and digital health investments drives growth. HCA prioritizes talent management, positioning itself for long-term success in value-based care and telehealth trends.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says His $3.5 Billion MediaTek Deal Is 'Not Circular' Because 'They Do Their Own Business'
Strategy's Strategy Appears to Have Failed, and the Outlook of MSTR Stock Is Unfavorable
A Potential ****** eX Deal Could Meaningfully Accelerate Growth for Technip Stock
#market #medical
1 month ago
Foster City, California-based Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $185.9 billion and provides Biktarvy, Descovy, Genvoya, Odefsey, Sunlenca, Symtuza, and Yeztugo for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients, as well as other related drugs.
Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically referred to as "large-cap stocks." GILD fits perfectly into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the general drug manufacturers industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says His $3.5 Billion MediaTek Deal Is 'Not Circular' Because 'They Do Their Own Business'
Strategy's Strategy Appears to Have Failed, and the Outlook of MSTR Stock Is Unfavorable
A Potential ******* eX Deal Could Meaningfully Accelerate Growth for Technip Stock
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Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically referred to as "large-cap stocks." GILD fits perfectly into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the general drug manufacturers industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says His $3.5 Billion MediaTek Deal Is 'Not Circular' Because 'They Do Their Own Business'
Strategy's Strategy Appears to Have Failed, and the Outlook of MSTR Stock Is Unfavorable
A Potential ******* eX Deal Could Meaningfully Accelerate Growth for Technip Stock
#gild #deal #Stock #sciences
1 month ago
Meyer Shank Racing has confirmed that Mick Schumacher will join the team for the 2027 IndyCar season. After Indianapolis 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist left MSR for Arrow McLaren, MSR has decided that Schumacher will be his replacement.
Schumacher is out the door at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after RLL agreed to sell one of its three charters to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing ahead of the 2027 season. With Graham Rahal and Louis Foster already under contract at RLL, Schumacher was the odd man out after just one season with the team. Now he'll become Marcus Armstrong's teammate at MSR.
"I'm super excited to be working with everyone at Meyer Shank Racing and really excited to be joining such an ambitious team," Schumacher said in a news release. "It's going to be a special journey to start working with MSR. I am looking forward to what more I can learn from the team. They've had some really great success, and of course, going to an Indy 500-winning team is awesome.
"It will be great to start meeting everyone on the team and working with MSR's partners. I'm really just excited to begin working toward 2027 together and really start thinking about how we can create a great partnership together."
Schumacher will pilot MSR's No. 66 Honda, which Armstrong has driven for the past two years. When Armstrong signed a multiyear extension with the team in July, MSR announced that he'd switch to Rosenqvist's car, the No. 60 Honda.
#racing #start
Schumacher is out the door at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after RLL agreed to sell one of its three charters to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing ahead of the 2027 season. With Graham Rahal and Louis Foster already under contract at RLL, Schumacher was the odd man out after just one season with the team. Now he'll become Marcus Armstrong's teammate at MSR.
"I'm super excited to be working with everyone at Meyer Shank Racing and really excited to be joining such an ambitious team," Schumacher said in a news release. "It's going to be a special journey to start working with MSR. I am looking forward to what more I can learn from the team. They've had some really great success, and of course, going to an Indy 500-winning team is awesome.
"It will be great to start meeting everyone on the team and working with MSR's partners. I'm really just excited to begin working toward 2027 together and really start thinking about how we can create a great partnership together."
Schumacher will pilot MSR's No. 66 Honda, which Armstrong has driven for the past two years. When Armstrong signed a multiyear extension with the team in July, MSR announced that he'd switch to Rosenqvist's car, the No. 60 Honda.
#racing #start
1 month ago
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced on Friday that she will be retiring from her role at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Engelbert, 61, has held the commissioner role since July 2019. She is the second-longest president or commissioner in the league's history.
"Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period of growth in the league's 30-year history," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver. "We are grateful for Cathy's leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women's basketball."
While the league has seen tremendous growth over the past seven years, there have been numerous questions about Engelbert's leadership style, most notably her ability to foster a strong relationship with the league's players.
Following a season-ending injury and the Lynx's elimination from the playoffs last season, Napheesa Collier called out Engelbert in an explosive end-of-season press conference where she called the commissioner the "worst" leader in the world.
#WNBA
Engelbert, 61, has held the commissioner role since July 2019. She is the second-longest president or commissioner in the league's history.
"Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period of growth in the league's 30-year history," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver. "We are grateful for Cathy's leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women's basketball."
While the league has seen tremendous growth over the past seven years, there have been numerous questions about Engelbert's leadership style, most notably her ability to foster a strong relationship with the league's players.
Following a season-ending injury and the Lynx's elimination from the playoffs last season, Napheesa Collier called out Engelbert in an explosive end-of-season press conference where she called the commissioner the "worst" leader in the world.
#WNBA
1 month ago
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter understands the multifaceted dynamics involved in putting together the perfect football team. More impressively, Minter has frequently given accolades to his colleagues in press conferences, a show of his selfless nature and strong belief in interdependence.
As a former defensive coordinator, Minter is well aware that his eyes can't be everywhere on every play. This is why he deployed Anthony Weaver to designate the front seven of his defense in his current role. Minter will call the defensive plays, offensive coordinator DeClan Doyle will call the offensive plays, and quarterback Lamar Jackson will have the power to veto via audible. Minter and his staff seem to have honed in on a recurring design. Nickel and 3-4 personnel groups will appear on defense, while 11-, 12-, and 13-personnel groups will be seen heavily on offense.
Furthermore, the Ravens have a clearly defined infrastructure. This willingness to commit to both an offensive and defensive identity makes Minter's leadership role even easier. In 2026, Minter won't need a bunch of heavy, jargon- and aura-based speeches. Instead, he's focused on the product he puts on the field and not upholding some vain persona.
Ultimately, Minter trusts his staff, and his deferential disposition has allowed the team to foster a new identity. From media clips provided by the team administration to the preseason execution seen on broadcast, it's very clear that the 2026 Ravens will rely heavily on collaboration and cohesiveness to right their wrongs from a season ago.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' Jesse Minter aims to lead with discipline, not to micromanage
#team #defensive #jesse #defense
As a former defensive coordinator, Minter is well aware that his eyes can't be everywhere on every play. This is why he deployed Anthony Weaver to designate the front seven of his defense in his current role. Minter will call the defensive plays, offensive coordinator DeClan Doyle will call the offensive plays, and quarterback Lamar Jackson will have the power to veto via audible. Minter and his staff seem to have honed in on a recurring design. Nickel and 3-4 personnel groups will appear on defense, while 11-, 12-, and 13-personnel groups will be seen heavily on offense.
Furthermore, the Ravens have a clearly defined infrastructure. This willingness to commit to both an offensive and defensive identity makes Minter's leadership role even easier. In 2026, Minter won't need a bunch of heavy, jargon- and aura-based speeches. Instead, he's focused on the product he puts on the field and not upholding some vain persona.
Ultimately, Minter trusts his staff, and his deferential disposition has allowed the team to foster a new identity. From media clips provided by the team administration to the preseason execution seen on broadcast, it's very clear that the 2026 Ravens will rely heavily on collaboration and cohesiveness to right their wrongs from a season ago.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' Jesse Minter aims to lead with discipline, not to micromanage
#team #defensive #jesse #defense
1 month ago
Beaverton, Oregon-based NIKE, Inc. (NKE) designs, produces, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Valued at $57.9 billion by market cap, the company offers products under the trademarks NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, All Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell, along with operating digital platforms with fitness apps, wellness content, and retail services.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and NKE perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the footwear & accessories industry. NKE's strong brand and innovation drive its success. The iconic "Just Do It" logo and slogan resonate globally, fostering loyalty. The company invests heavily in demand creation and digital platforms to engage consumers and set trends.
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Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and NKE perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the footwear & accessories industry. NKE's strong brand and innovation drive its success. The iconic "Just Do It" logo and slogan resonate globally, fostering loyalty. The company invests heavily in demand creation and digital platforms to engage consumers and set trends.
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1 month ago
How Reds' Sal Stewart has MLB history on his side for NL Rookie of the Year award originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While the 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds has been a bit of a mess, there has been one major positive takeaway: rookie slugger Sal Stewart.
After an impressive debut in 2025, he's turned his game up a notch in 2026 and now, as September begins, looks to be the clear favorite in the NL Rookie of the Year race.
MLB.com's Jason Foster revealed this, with 24 out of 40 MLB experts voting him as the NL ROY favorite. But Foster also revealed that MLB history is on his side, as he might have already done enough to win this award.
"When a rookie pops 30+ homers and leads the Majors with a 105 RBIs at the end of August, it's hard to argue against him as the ROY frontrunner," Foster writes. "In fact, every rookie to compile a 30-homer, 100-RBI season since the award began in 1947 has taken home the trophy."
#side
While the 2026 season for the Cincinnati Reds has been a bit of a mess, there has been one major positive takeaway: rookie slugger Sal Stewart.
After an impressive debut in 2025, he's turned his game up a notch in 2026 and now, as September begins, looks to be the clear favorite in the NL Rookie of the Year race.
MLB.com's Jason Foster revealed this, with 24 out of 40 MLB experts voting him as the NL ROY favorite. But Foster also revealed that MLB history is on his side, as he might have already done enough to win this award.
"When a rookie pops 30+ homers and leads the Majors with a 105 RBIs at the end of August, it's hard to argue against him as the ROY frontrunner," Foster writes. "In fact, every rookie to compile a 30-homer, 100-RBI season since the award began in 1947 has taken home the trophy."
#side
1 month ago
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle gets huge update in AL Rookie of the Year poll originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While the 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers might not be going like they expected, especially with the trades of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, there is one major positive takeaway from this year.
Kevin McGonigle, the top Tigers prospect coming into this year, has been better than advertised this season. He's a true star and has been incredible all year long.
For the American League Rookie of the Year race, MLB.com's Jason Foster shared a poll of various MLB experts that has McGonigle as the runaway favorite, with no other player remotely close to him for this end-of-season award.
1. Kevin McGonigle, Tigers (186 total points; 30 first-place votes)," Foster shared. "McGonigle has been the clear favorite in the AL for a while, and it's hard to argue with it because he just does a lot of things well."
#foster
While the 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers might not be going like they expected, especially with the trades of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, there is one major positive takeaway from this year.
Kevin McGonigle, the top Tigers prospect coming into this year, has been better than advertised this season. He's a true star and has been incredible all year long.
For the American League Rookie of the Year race, MLB.com's Jason Foster shared a poll of various MLB experts that has McGonigle as the runaway favorite, with no other player remotely close to him for this end-of-season award.
1. Kevin McGonigle, Tigers (186 total points; 30 first-place votes)," Foster shared. "McGonigle has been the clear favorite in the AL for a while, and it's hard to argue with it because he just does a lot of things well."
#foster
1 month ago
In 1980, Duke was in the market for a new coach. Bill Foster was unhappy, and for some reason, thought that South Carolina was a solid move.
It wasn't: South Carolina had left the ACC on June 31, 1971 and was still an independent, a disastrous decision made by then-AD Paul Dietzel and basketball coach Frank McGuire. South Carolina joined the SEC in 1990, and has never really been much of a factor there.
Duke AD Tom ******* ers made what appeared to be a curious decision, hiring Army Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who had just come off of a 9-17 season.
Butters introduced Krzyzewski, calling him as "the brightest young coaching talent in America." Time would prove that ******* sment correct, but not many people believed it at the time. The Duke Chronicle actually ran a headline that said "This is not a Joke."
Coach K said that that he was coming from one great school to another, and that "Duke basketball is excellent, has been excellent, and we hope to continue that tradition."
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It wasn't: South Carolina had left the ACC on June 31, 1971 and was still an independent, a disastrous decision made by then-AD Paul Dietzel and basketball coach Frank McGuire. South Carolina joined the SEC in 1990, and has never really been much of a factor there.
Duke AD Tom ******* ers made what appeared to be a curious decision, hiring Army Coach Mike Krzyzewski, who had just come off of a 9-17 season.
Butters introduced Krzyzewski, calling him as "the brightest young coaching talent in America." Time would prove that ******* sment correct, but not many people believed it at the time. The Duke Chronicle actually ran a headline that said "This is not a Joke."
Coach K said that that he was coming from one great school to another, and that "Duke basketball is excellent, has been excellent, and we hope to continue that tradition."
#coach #decision #made #Basketball
1 month ago
If you had it on your bingo card that Montorie Foster Jr. would be one of the darling stories of the NFL offseason, well, hats off to you. A year removed from working to get his real estate license, former Michigan State football wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. has been one of the featured players on HBO's Hard Knocks, and recently made the Seattle Seahawks official 53-man roster after an impressive summer.
Foster's journey to making the roster has been well-documented on Hard Knocks, and it reached a climax on Tuesday night, when Foster was finally able to call his parents and tell them that he made the team.
It was a beautiful, emotional moment, and you can watch it below:
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#montorie #state
Foster's journey to making the roster has been well-documented on Hard Knocks, and it reached a climax on Tuesday night, when Foster was finally able to call his parents and tell them that he made the team.
It was a beautiful, emotional moment, and you can watch it below:
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#montorie #state
1 month ago
Amid their move to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from Montecito was surprisingly low-key, but an insider claims the couple did attempt to have a flashy A-list farewell party.
"They started quietly feeling people out, and the response was basically crickets," a source told Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice. "They imagined this emotional send-off surrounded by the people who welcomed them to America. Instead, everyone was busy. It was embarrassing."
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Meghan Markle May Not Be the Frontrunner for The Gentlemen After All - She's Reportedly Got Major Competition
Meghan and Harry reportedly expected to have a chance to celebrate their move with A-list friends like Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, David Foster and Kris Jenner. However, when it came time to depart their $14 million home, they did so without any fanfare.
#harry #move #list #prince
"They started quietly feeling people out, and the response was basically crickets," a source told Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice. "They imagined this emotional send-off surrounded by the people who welcomed them to America. Instead, everyone was busy. It was embarrassing."
More from SheKnows
Meghan Markle May Not Be the Frontrunner for The Gentlemen After All - She's Reportedly Got Major Competition
Meghan and Harry reportedly expected to have a chance to celebrate their move with A-list friends like Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, David Foster and Kris Jenner. However, when it came time to depart their $14 million home, they did so without any fanfare.
#harry #move #list #prince
1 month ago
Aug. 31—Gonzaga basketball fans will get their first look at this year's team on Oct. 3.
The Bulldogs announced their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase will take place on the first Saturday of October at 2 p.m.
The event will feature plenty of new faces after a tumultuous offseason starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery return to Spain and multiple incoming transfers.
The Zags will have player introductions followed by a scrimmage and other events. Expected to make their first appearance in a Gonzaga uniform will be underclassmen transfers Massamba Diop and Isiah Harwell; 5-in-5 transfers Javon Bennnett, Chauncey Wiggins and Xaivian Lee; international transfers Izan Almansa and Nathan De Sousa; and freshmen Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga Ehawa.
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#kraziness #october #saint
The Bulldogs announced their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase will take place on the first Saturday of October at 2 p.m.
The event will feature plenty of new faces after a tumultuous offseason starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery return to Spain and multiple incoming transfers.
The Zags will have player introductions followed by a scrimmage and other events. Expected to make their first appearance in a Gonzaga uniform will be underclassmen transfers Massamba Diop and Isiah Harwell; 5-in-5 transfers Javon Bennnett, Chauncey Wiggins and Xaivian Lee; international transfers Izan Almansa and Nathan De Sousa; and freshmen Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga Ehawa.
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#kraziness #october #saint
1 month ago
The UCLA Bruins made a serious shakeup to start off Week 1 of their college season by announcing the dismissal of Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, after Jamond served as UCLA's AD since 2020.
Not only did UCLA can Jarmond, they burned $6.5 million to move on. Jarmond will receive a slightly lesser buyout than former football head coach DeShaun Foster received after being fired last year. The Bruins have now dedicated over $12 million to buyouts over the past year between Foster and Jarmond.
For a university that's seeking profitability in every avenue, spending $12 million on two employees to leave your program doesn't make perfect sense, but with the moves, it's become clear that UCLA believed that keeping Jarmond and Foster would have cost the athletic programs even more.
ESPN's Paolo Uggetti reported on Jarmond's firing Monday afternoon.
"Jarmond is set to be owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. He has been there since 2020 when he arrived from Boston College," Uggetti wrote. "During his time at UCLA, Jarmond oversaw the departure of Chip Kelly in 2024 and replaced him with former player DeShaun Foster, who went 5-10 in a short stint as the football program's head coach. Foster was fired last year after an 0-3 start to the season.
#jarmond #foster #million #uggetti
Not only did UCLA can Jarmond, they burned $6.5 million to move on. Jarmond will receive a slightly lesser buyout than former football head coach DeShaun Foster received after being fired last year. The Bruins have now dedicated over $12 million to buyouts over the past year between Foster and Jarmond.
For a university that's seeking profitability in every avenue, spending $12 million on two employees to leave your program doesn't make perfect sense, but with the moves, it's become clear that UCLA believed that keeping Jarmond and Foster would have cost the athletic programs even more.
ESPN's Paolo Uggetti reported on Jarmond's firing Monday afternoon.
"Jarmond is set to be owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. He has been there since 2020 when he arrived from Boston College," Uggetti wrote. "During his time at UCLA, Jarmond oversaw the departure of Chip Kelly in 2024 and replaced him with former player DeShaun Foster, who went 5-10 in a short stint as the football program's head coach. Foster was fired last year after an 0-3 start to the season.
#jarmond #foster #million #uggetti
1 month ago
The Seattle Seahawks made the somewhat surprising decision to not just release veteran wide receiver Cody White, but to not even retain him on the practice squad like has been the norm over the past couple of seasons. We now know that the next chapter of White's career will be with his former Seahawks offensive coordinator.
White has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, which will reunite him with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak.
The Raiders have scarcely looked at signing available former Seahawks players, but now they have Cody on the practice squad and free agent signing Dareke Young on their 53-man active roster. If you've taken a look at the Raiders' receiver depth chart, there is a more viable path to game day elevations if not an outright promotion to the active roster for Cody. White joins the waiver-claimed Jared Ivey as the first two Seahawks roster cuts confirmed to be heading elsewhere this season.
White was in competition with Ricky White III, Montorie Foster Jr, and Emmanuel Henderson Jr for the bottom-end of Seattle's wide receiver depth chart. With Jake Bobo out for the year, there figured to be a reasonable chance that Cody would either be on the active roster or signed back to Seattle's practice squad. The fact that neither happened is yet another strong endorsement for the rise of Foster, who appeared to separate himself pretty clearly from Ricky White and Henderson throughout camp and preseason.
We'll always have this moment, Cody White! And you've got a ring as a result.
#squad #roster #active #ricky
White has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, which will reunite him with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak.
The Raiders have scarcely looked at signing available former Seahawks players, but now they have Cody on the practice squad and free agent signing Dareke Young on their 53-man active roster. If you've taken a look at the Raiders' receiver depth chart, there is a more viable path to game day elevations if not an outright promotion to the active roster for Cody. White joins the waiver-claimed Jared Ivey as the first two Seahawks roster cuts confirmed to be heading elsewhere this season.
White was in competition with Ricky White III, Montorie Foster Jr, and Emmanuel Henderson Jr for the bottom-end of Seattle's wide receiver depth chart. With Jake Bobo out for the year, there figured to be a reasonable chance that Cody would either be on the active roster or signed back to Seattle's practice squad. The fact that neither happened is yet another strong endorsement for the rise of Foster, who appeared to separate himself pretty clearly from Ricky White and Henderson throughout camp and preseason.
We'll always have this moment, Cody White! And you've got a ring as a result.
#squad #roster #active #ricky
1 month ago
The Seattle Seahawks have made their roster cuts to get from 91 players to 53. They'll keep working on their "70-man roster" by forming their practice squad on Monday, then tinker with the roster some more before Week 1 of the regular season kicks off against the New England Patriots.
Perhaps there's a reason why "Hard Knocks" sought to spotlight Foster from the second episode onward. Foster had an impressive training camp, a somewhat up-and-down preseason but with a few splash plays on offense and some down-and-dirty work on special teams, and he's been rewarded with a spot on the 53. Not bad for someone who just got his real estate license and spent time as a substitute teacher in Ohio.
For now, Foster is Seattle's fifth wide receiver, and while he may not have the blocking chops of Jake Bobo, he can replace his special teams value and maybe provide a little bit more of a route tree in his limited snaps on offense.
Foster is one of those players you root for to succeed, and it helps when his parents have both been a wonderful follow. Their son is now more than just a Seahawks training camp body.
With the caveat that Mason Richman's ACL tear probably shuffled the numbers a tad, Seattle opted to keep both Bryce Cabeldue and Christian Haynes as backup guards. Haynes looked to be in jeopardy of leaving the Seahawks when Beau Stephens was drafted, but instead he enters 2026 off the best camp and preseason of his career. Cabeldue ******* umed a few snaps at center, just as he (and Haynes) did last year.
#roster #cabeldue
Perhaps there's a reason why "Hard Knocks" sought to spotlight Foster from the second episode onward. Foster had an impressive training camp, a somewhat up-and-down preseason but with a few splash plays on offense and some down-and-dirty work on special teams, and he's been rewarded with a spot on the 53. Not bad for someone who just got his real estate license and spent time as a substitute teacher in Ohio.
For now, Foster is Seattle's fifth wide receiver, and while he may not have the blocking chops of Jake Bobo, he can replace his special teams value and maybe provide a little bit more of a route tree in his limited snaps on offense.
Foster is one of those players you root for to succeed, and it helps when his parents have both been a wonderful follow. Their son is now more than just a Seahawks training camp body.
With the caveat that Mason Richman's ACL tear probably shuffled the numbers a tad, Seattle opted to keep both Bryce Cabeldue and Christian Haynes as backup guards. Haynes looked to be in jeopardy of leaving the Seahawks when Beau Stephens was drafted, but instead he enters 2026 off the best camp and preseason of his career. Cabeldue ******* umed a few snaps at center, just as he (and Haynes) did last year.
#roster #cabeldue
1 month ago
It is cutdown day in the National Football League, and teams needed to get their rosters down to 53 players ahead of the 6 p.m. deadline on Sunday. For the Seattle Seahawks, their roster cuts came with some good news for one former Spartan, but some bad news for another former Spartan.
While Montorie Foster Jr. made the roster, it meant that former MSU wide receiver Cody White was edged out of a roster spot, and subsequently was released by the Seahawks.
After going undrafted in 2021, White got his NFL career started with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played 16 games over two seasons. Most recently, White was featured in 14 games with the Seahawks over the last two seasons. In his career, he has 11 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.
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#white
While Montorie Foster Jr. made the roster, it meant that former MSU wide receiver Cody White was edged out of a roster spot, and subsequently was released by the Seahawks.
After going undrafted in 2021, White got his NFL career started with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played 16 games over two seasons. Most recently, White was featured in 14 games with the Seahawks over the last two seasons. In his career, he has 11 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.
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#white
1 month ago
Even though he'd just showered, Montorie Foster Jr. was already sweating.
It had nothing to do with the muggy Missouri summer night.
It had everything to do with a question that will dog the high school substitute teacher and real-estate agent in Cleveland all this weekend.
Did I do enough?
"I didn't end it how I wanted," said the wide receiver in an unlikely bid to make the Super Bowl-champion Seahawks for the start of the regular season.
#montorie #he 'd
It had nothing to do with the muggy Missouri summer night.
It had everything to do with a question that will dog the high school substitute teacher and real-estate agent in Cleveland all this weekend.
Did I do enough?
"I didn't end it how I wanted," said the wide receiver in an unlikely bid to make the Super Bowl-champion Seahawks for the start of the regular season.
#montorie #he 'd
1 month ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Earlier this week, we asked you how many games the Royals would have to win in a row to convince you had a shot at the playoffs after all:
God bless the 6% of you who said the playoffs were already within reach. As I talked about on Sunday's Royals Rundown Podcast, when I was a kid I would believe the Royals had a shot right up until they were officially eliminated. That 30-game winning streak was coming; I was just sure of it!
After writing out all the winning percentages involved, I did end up voting with the plurality of 37% on this one. I wanted the Royals to finish out August with a winning streak. to believe it was a possibility. They didn't manage it, losing one of the games in Toronto with three in Cleveland left to go before the month is over. That said, if they can sweep in Cleveland (a big if with Tanner Bibee, Foster Griffin, and Parker Messick scheduled to pitch this weekend), maybe I'll still give in to some hopium for a September where they'd need to go 18-6 to reach .500.
The second place selection at 31% was midway through September and, honestly, if they had managed that, or if they can get there with only the one loss, I think the Royals playoff odds would rocket up from the current 0.1% to something like 50% at least. That's a very reasonable time to believe, but man, I can't imagine living my life where I had to see my favorite sports team go that far before I was able to dream a little about them. And those 18% of you who think the Royals need to win every remaining game – which would have gotten them to 88 wins, now 87 – make me truly sad.
#playoffs
Earlier this week, we asked you how many games the Royals would have to win in a row to convince you had a shot at the playoffs after all:
God bless the 6% of you who said the playoffs were already within reach. As I talked about on Sunday's Royals Rundown Podcast, when I was a kid I would believe the Royals had a shot right up until they were officially eliminated. That 30-game winning streak was coming; I was just sure of it!
After writing out all the winning percentages involved, I did end up voting with the plurality of 37% on this one. I wanted the Royals to finish out August with a winning streak. to believe it was a possibility. They didn't manage it, losing one of the games in Toronto with three in Cleveland left to go before the month is over. That said, if they can sweep in Cleveland (a big if with Tanner Bibee, Foster Griffin, and Parker Messick scheduled to pitch this weekend), maybe I'll still give in to some hopium for a September where they'd need to go 18-6 to reach .500.
The second place selection at 31% was midway through September and, honestly, if they had managed that, or if they can get there with only the one loss, I think the Royals playoff odds would rocket up from the current 0.1% to something like 50% at least. That's a very reasonable time to believe, but man, I can't imagine living my life where I had to see my favorite sports team go that far before I was able to dream a little about them. And those 18% of you who think the Royals need to win every remaining game – which would have gotten them to 88 wins, now 87 – make me truly sad.
#playoffs
1 month ago
Around Duke, summertime might as well be called Brotherhood Time, as former Blue Devils regularly drop in to visit and advise the current players.
Recently, Jabari Parker and Jayson Tatum came home to talk to the 2026-27 Blue Devils, and most recently, Jared McCain came through.
McCain's brother, Jayce, is a Player Development Specialist for Duke, and obviously, McCain visited him.
But he also had nice things to say about being part of the Brotherhood, and returning to campus: "It's amazing, man; I love it. It brings me back to 2023, freshman year. It's awesome. I love coming back here; it brings the best memories."
Episode 2 of the 2026-27 Duke Blue Planet is out, and McCain features prominently, along with John Blackwell and Caleb Foster. You can check that out here.
#blue #recently #back
Recently, Jabari Parker and Jayson Tatum came home to talk to the 2026-27 Blue Devils, and most recently, Jared McCain came through.
McCain's brother, Jayce, is a Player Development Specialist for Duke, and obviously, McCain visited him.
But he also had nice things to say about being part of the Brotherhood, and returning to campus: "It's amazing, man; I love it. It brings me back to 2023, freshman year. It's awesome. I love coming back here; it brings the best memories."
Episode 2 of the 2026-27 Duke Blue Planet is out, and McCain features prominently, along with John Blackwell and Caleb Foster. You can check that out here.
#blue #recently #back
1 month ago
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) surged after raising its full-year fiscal 2026 earnings guidance. The off-price retailer boosted its FY26 EPS target to $8.61–$8.77 from $7.50–$7.74, cruising past consensus estimates of $7.82.
The primary catalyst was a stellar Q2 2026 report. Total sales rose 13% to $6.3 billion, beating estimates, while comparable-store sales jumped 10% versus 7.6% expected, driven primarily by customer traffic. Operating profits reached $1.1 billion, with operating margin expanding 610 basis points to include a 405 basis point boost from IEEPA tariff refunds. Reported diluted EPS reached $2.66 (vs. $1.56 a year ago), which included a $0.60 per share tariff refund benefit. Excluding this benefit, adjusted EPS came in at $2.06, still beating expectations driven by broad-based gains across customer demographics. The company also increased its fiscal 2026 store expansion plan to 115 new locations.
This performance brings up a core question: Does Ross Stores' double-digit comp growth signal sustainable market share gains, or will non-recurring tariff tailwinds and inventory buildup pressure future upside?
Wall Street **** ysts responded aggressively to the quarter. On August 21, Barclays **** yst Adrienne Yih raised the firm's price target on ROST to $298 from $260, keeping an Overweight rating. She cited the 10% comp beat, noting that Ross's "short-term execution gap versus peers remains wide" while trend strength has continued into Q3. The same day, Deutsche Bank raised its target to $294 from $283 with a Buy rating, highlighting that comp growth was driven by broad-based transaction gains and management's confidence in accelerating two-year comp momentum.
Operationally, Ross benefits from a scalable off-price model that efficiently sources excess inventory. Rapid turns and frequent product changes foster traffic and customer loyalty. Traffic gains across all merchandise categories indicate broad market share gains rather than reliance on a single segment. Furthermore, strong cash generation ($1.71 billion in H1 operating cash flow) supports store expansion, with 115 new openings planned for FY26, and continuous share buybacks without balance sheet strain.
#gains #Share #billion
The primary catalyst was a stellar Q2 2026 report. Total sales rose 13% to $6.3 billion, beating estimates, while comparable-store sales jumped 10% versus 7.6% expected, driven primarily by customer traffic. Operating profits reached $1.1 billion, with operating margin expanding 610 basis points to include a 405 basis point boost from IEEPA tariff refunds. Reported diluted EPS reached $2.66 (vs. $1.56 a year ago), which included a $0.60 per share tariff refund benefit. Excluding this benefit, adjusted EPS came in at $2.06, still beating expectations driven by broad-based gains across customer demographics. The company also increased its fiscal 2026 store expansion plan to 115 new locations.
This performance brings up a core question: Does Ross Stores' double-digit comp growth signal sustainable market share gains, or will non-recurring tariff tailwinds and inventory buildup pressure future upside?
Wall Street **** ysts responded aggressively to the quarter. On August 21, Barclays **** yst Adrienne Yih raised the firm's price target on ROST to $298 from $260, keeping an Overweight rating. She cited the 10% comp beat, noting that Ross's "short-term execution gap versus peers remains wide" while trend strength has continued into Q3. The same day, Deutsche Bank raised its target to $294 from $283 with a Buy rating, highlighting that comp growth was driven by broad-based transaction gains and management's confidence in accelerating two-year comp momentum.
Operationally, Ross benefits from a scalable off-price model that efficiently sources excess inventory. Rapid turns and frequent product changes foster traffic and customer loyalty. Traffic gains across all merchandise categories indicate broad market share gains rather than reliance on a single segment. Furthermore, strong cash generation ($1.71 billion in H1 operating cash flow) supports store expansion, with 115 new openings planned for FY26, and continuous share buybacks without balance sheet strain.
#gains #Share #billion
1 month ago
Amid 48 hours when the Julian Alvarez saga brought a media storm in Spain, **** nal are continuing to work away in the background. The hope is that a big calculation may yet pay off.
Mikel Arteta has long been aware that Alvarez's first choice was Barcelona, and respects that, but his club were also aware that their Catalan rivals would struggle to do the deal. Even as far back as May, it was known that Barca had a lot to do to make the finances work, and that was before a deteriorating relationship with Atletico Madrid reached this dismal nadir.
On Thursday, it was finally communicated that Atletico's official position is that they will "never , ever" sell Alvarez to Barcelona. This was as key representatives of both clubs - as well as **** nal - were at the Champions League draw in Monaco. That naturally fostered a lot of intrigue, as well as some mirth, for those present.
Atletico are refusing to negotiate with Barcelona, opening the door to **** nal to make a late move (Getty)
There was also some seriousness, as Atletico's Gil Marin spoke about how Alvarez was enduring "a difficult situation on both a personal and professional level", from "people who have taken it upon themselves to deceive him, to confuse him".
#julian
Mikel Arteta has long been aware that Alvarez's first choice was Barcelona, and respects that, but his club were also aware that their Catalan rivals would struggle to do the deal. Even as far back as May, it was known that Barca had a lot to do to make the finances work, and that was before a deteriorating relationship with Atletico Madrid reached this dismal nadir.
On Thursday, it was finally communicated that Atletico's official position is that they will "never , ever" sell Alvarez to Barcelona. This was as key representatives of both clubs - as well as **** nal - were at the Champions League draw in Monaco. That naturally fostered a lot of intrigue, as well as some mirth, for those present.
Atletico are refusing to negotiate with Barcelona, opening the door to **** nal to make a late move (Getty)
There was also some seriousness, as Atletico's Gil Marin spoke about how Alvarez was enduring "a difficult situation on both a personal and professional level", from "people who have taken it upon themselves to deceive him, to confuse him".
#julian
1 month ago
Miss Virginia Justus Kelley was crowned the new Miss USA in Miami on Thursday night.
She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November.
Kelley is a foster mom of two, making her the first mother to win the Miss USA ****** le.
A new Miss USA has been crowned.
Miss Virginia Justus Kelley was named the winner of the 75th annual Miss USA pageant on Thursday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, becoming the first ****** leholder from Virginia since 1970. She was crowned by Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert.
#pageant #united
She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November.
Kelley is a foster mom of two, making her the first mother to win the Miss USA ****** le.
A new Miss USA has been crowned.
Miss Virginia Justus Kelley was named the winner of the 75th annual Miss USA pageant on Thursday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, becoming the first ****** leholder from Virginia since 1970. She was crowned by Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert.
#pageant #united
1 month ago
The roster shuffling has already begun for the Denver Broncos ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline.
One day after the Broncos signed pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. and cut wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team made four more roster moves on Wednesday.
Denver signed defensive lineman Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell, presumably to add more depth to the bottom of the roster to have enough players for Friday's preseason finale. To make room for Antwine and Sarell, the Broncos cut safety Taylor Rapp and wide receiver Kyre Duplessis.
The Rapp release was a surprise because he just signed last week, and head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (just yesterday) were both full of praise for the veteran safety. Payton explained after Wednesday's practice that Rapp is dealing with a personal situation. After that is resolved, Rapp will be a candidate to return to the team.
Signed DL Israel Antwine
#rapp #signed #denver #sarell
One day after the Broncos signed pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. and cut wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team made four more roster moves on Wednesday.
Denver signed defensive lineman Israel Antwine and offensive tackle Foster Sarell, presumably to add more depth to the bottom of the roster to have enough players for Friday's preseason finale. To make room for Antwine and Sarell, the Broncos cut safety Taylor Rapp and wide receiver Kyre Duplessis.
The Rapp release was a surprise because he just signed last week, and head coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (just yesterday) were both full of praise for the veteran safety. Payton explained after Wednesday's practice that Rapp is dealing with a personal situation. After that is resolved, Rapp will be a candidate to return to the team.
Signed DL Israel Antwine
#rapp #signed #denver #sarell
