Prince Harry shared a touching moment with singer Sydnie Christmas after her performance at a Vancouver charity gala. The "Britain's Got Talent" winner said the Duke of Sussex approached her after she left the stage and gave her a warm hug. He also reportedly told her that he "felt every word" of her performance. For Christmas, the unexpected exchange became one of the most memorable moments of the evening.
Prince Harry was seated in the front row with Meghan Markle when Sydnie Christmas took the stage at David Foster's charity gala in Vancouver over the weekend. The singer, who won "Britain's Got Talent" in 2024, performed two emotional songs that appeared to leave an impression on the Duke.
Christmas sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way" before performing "Tomorrow" from "Annie." Both songs deal with perseverance and overcoming adversity, giving her set an emotional quality that apparently resonated with Harry.
There was also a lighter moment before the performance ended. Christmas joked about having met King Charles and told the audience, "Sorry he couldn't make it. He sent me instead." She later admitted that she tends to say "such silly things" when she gets nervous, but said Harry laughed at the remark.
The interaction took a more personal turn once she finished singing. According to Christmas, Harry came forward as she stepped off the stage and gave her a hug. "He just went in for the hug and I was like, 'Why not?'" Christmas told The Sun. She said the Duke then gave her a "big cuddle" before sharing his reaction to her performance. "He went, 'Sydnie, I felt every word. I really felt that in the back of my throat,'" she recalled.

#performance #duke

When the ******* ss of Sussex stepped out with her husband at a charity gala organized by the David Foster Foundation in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, over the weekend, fans noticed something stunning. More like two something's stunning—one on each ear. Meghan Markle was wearing Princess Diana's earrings. And as it turns out, this isn't the first time she's worn her late mother-in-law's jewelry.
Markle has a history of honoring Diana's memory with her choice of accessories. For this event, she wore delicate diamond and sapphire ******* erflies and a sleek Greta Constantine draped, one-shoulder black gown.
Of course, royal watchers have seen this pair on Meghan before. Prince Harry's wife first wore the sparklers during a trip to Australia in 2018. Counting the most recent spotting in Canada, Markle has now worn the jewels to public events five times in total.
Princess Diana is photographed in 1997. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
This also wasn't the first time the earrings have made a trip to Canada. Princess Diana wore the ******* erflies on a royal visit with King Charles (then Prince Charles) back in 1986, pairing them with a matching gold and jewel choker. As of now, the ******* ss of Sussex has not been seen in the coordinating necklace.

#prince

John Hinckley Jr. will appear on The Mark Joseph Show Tuesday, Aug. 12
In a preview clip from the interview, Hinckley sheds light on his 1981 **** assination attempt of President Ronald Reagan, which he has previously said was an attempt to impress actress Jodie Foster
"I wish Jodie well, and I hope she has a good life," he said
John Hinckley Jr. has a new message for Jodie Foster.
Over 45 years after Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan in an attempt to impress the actress-filmmaker, he appeared via video on The Mark Joseph Show podcast for a rare interview.

#hinckley #joseph

Sports bodies should prioritise routine screening and regular monitoring of elite athletes' mental health, the International Olympic Committee has reported.
The IOC says fostering good mental health and wellbeing must be done across the board with the timing of support critical.
A consensus statement from the IOC states screening and monitoring mental health should be done at predefined points and after significant events, and also address training and competition factors.
"While recognition of overt mental health disorders in elite athletes remains essential, situating athlete wellbeing within a dynamic continuum offers an additional framework for understanding the spectrum of psychological functioning in this population," said the IOC in a statement published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
"For example, elite athletes may experience transient stress reactions related to competitions, to various temporary setbacks that are a normal and common part of elite athlete life, or to intense training periods.

#elite #Wellbeing

In a rare interview, John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to **** assinate President Ronald Reagan to impress Jodie Foster, shared a message for her.
Hinckley shot four people on March 30, 1981.
Afterward, he spent more than three decades in a hospital after being found not guilty due to mental illness.
John Hinckley Jr., who infamously shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster, sent a message to the two-time Oscar winner in a rare interview.
"I just wish Jodie Foster well, you know," Hinckley told the Mark Joseph Show in Entertainment Weekly's exclusive preview of an interview that premieres Wednesday. "I don't really see her movies, but I wish her well, and I know she's doing quite well. And that's all I can say is just, I wish Jodie well, and I hope she has a good life."

#hinckley #jodie #foster #wish

Meghan Markle completed her latest red carpet look with a royal family heirloom.
On Friday, August 7, the ****** ss of Sussex stepped out to celebrate 40 years of fundraising for the David Foster Foundation. When she took to Instagram with a video from the night, many noticed a familiar pair of studs hanging from her ear.
Accessorizing her all-black look, which was composed of an off-the-shoulder gown and strappy sandals, she opted for Princess Diana's diamond and sapphire earrings.
As for her date for the night, Prince Harry was dressed in a classic black and white tuxedo.
Instagram / meghan

#meghan #black

Felix Rosenqvist and Will Power walked away from the Grand Prix of Portland with second- and third-place podium finishes, but their post-race focus remained squarely on traffic nightmares, with both drivers taking aim at IndyCar's approach to backmarkers.
Rosenqvist started on pole in the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, commanding the early pace and leading 33 laps. However, a combination of a tight exit from his pit box near rookie Mick Schumacher's crew and an overcut strategy by winner Alex Palou relegated him to second position.
While acknowledging Palou's strong pace on the primary tires, Rosenqvist pulled no punches regarding lapped cars holding up race leaders.
"(Palou) just drove better, to be honest," Rosenqvist said. "Not a lot quicker, but he was a little bit quicker, especially on the blacks. That first stint he outsmarted us, did one lap longer. I didn't know he did that, so maybe we need to work on communication. I don't think I could have kept up with that pace he did anyways, if I saved that much fuel."
Rosenqvist also criticised the lapped traffic he and Palou encountered before their final stops. Both lost time behind Louis Foster, who had recently emerged from the pits on fresh tyres.

#lapped #power

During a recent rare public date night in Canada, Meghan Markle revealed one of Prince Harry's passions, which has a long-held significant royal connection.
The couple made a glamorous surprise joint appearance at the David Foster Foundation's star-studded 40th anniversary gala on Friday night, during which they walked past a line of musicians with bagpipes – an instrument the Duke of Sussex holds an affinity for, according to his wife. A smiling Meghan quipped that her husband "loves bagpipes" in a behind-the-scenes video from the night shared to her Instagram grid.
"Where are mine?" Harry joked, before clarifying "pipes and drums, just to be clear". The royals walked hand-in-hand past musicians dressed in traditional Scottish pipe band uniforms, consisting of a red and black tartan cloth draped over the shoulder and a ceremonial feather bonnet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take a selfie in Canada (Instagram/ meghan)
The bagpipes hold special and historical significance for the royal family, dating back to Queen Victoria's reign. The instrument holds a deep connection to Scotland, where the royal family have residences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

#royal #prince

Meghan Markle brought a piece of royal history to a glamorous night out with Prince Harry by wearing jewelry once owned by Princess Diana. The appearance added another chapter to Meghan's long-running habit of incorporating Diana's personal pieces into her own milestone moments.
Among her most memorable tributes was the late princess' aquamarine ******* tail ring, which Meghan debuted on her 2018 wedding day and wore again months later in Tonga.
Meghan Markle paid a stylish tribute to Princess Diana while enjoying a rare red carpet date night with Prince Harry.
The Duke and ******* ss of Sussex attended the David Foster Foundation's 40th anniversary celebration in British Columbia on August 7, per Vogue. The couple posed on the red carpet with Foster and Katharine McPhee, who has known Meghan since childhood.
For the evening, Meghan wore diamond and sapphire earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law. The 45-year-old paired the sentimental jewelry with a black one-shoulder dress by Canadian label Greta Constantine. Harry coordinated with his wife in a black tux and bow tie.

#meghan #markle

The Mets racked up 18 hits on their way to their third win and series sweep against the Guardians, 13-6. Nolan McLean was good for most of his outing, and when he needed to come out after the fifth inning, the bullpen smothered the Guardians' hitters, allowing two hits and one run.
The first inning was deceptively quiet for the Mets. With two outs, Luis Robert, Jr. sneaked a ground ball into left field for a single, but Carson Benge struck out immediately after that. When McLean took the mound for the bottom of the inning he issued two walks back-to-back, and then allowed a line-drive single to Nathaniel Lowe to load the bases. After this, Angel Martínez managed an RBI single on a grounder to center field that scored Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez. After getting the second out, McLean gave up another single, this one on a fly ball smacked into left field by Petey Halpin. Fortunately, McLean got Patrick Bailey to fly out right after that, and the inning ended with the Guardians leading 2-0.
In the second inning, Marcus Semien responded by bouncing a home run off the top of the fence, slightly confusing the announcers. Next up, Eric Wagaman lined a single into center field, setting up Luis Torrens to drive a two-run home run into right field, stunning new Guardians pitcher Foster Griffin and giving the Mets the lead. McLean continued to struggle slightly with walks, allowing one to Travis Bazzana. Bazzana stole second base after Torrens' throw to second was a bit too high, but he was stranded there when Wagaman dove to stop a ground ball from Ramírez and got it to McLean in time for the third out. The score remained Mets 3, Guardians 2 at the end of the inning.
Bo Bichette walked to lead off the third inning but was caught in a fielder's choice out when Robert grounded to third softly. With Robert on first, Carson Benge smacked an RBI triple off the wall above Halpin's head, scoring Robert. Francisco Alvarez walked as well, and Semien scored Benge on a sac fly into left field for the second out. Wagaman struck out for the third out, but after Nolan McLean retired the batters in order at the bottom of the inning, the score was Mets 5, Guardians 2.
With two outs in the fourth inning, Lindor drove a single into left field, and Bichette doubled on another line drive, sending Lindor to third base. However, Robert flied out to right field to end the half-inning and strand the pair in scoring position. McLean once again worked a 1-2-3 inning. Matt Festa replaced Foster Griffin in the top of the fifth inning and gave up another walk to Alvarez with one out. Semien then rolled a double down the left field line, and Alvarez slid into to third. Jared Young pinch-hit for Wagaman and threaded an RBI single through the infielders into left field, scoring Alvarez. Young then stole second base completely uncontested. However, the next two outs came back-to-back to strand the runners in scoring position again.

#Guardians #single #robert #left

The expectations for Duke basketball have remained the same since Mike Krzyzewski turned the Blue Devils into a powerhouse: national championship or bust.
That will be the case again for the 2026-27 season as Jon Scheyer enters his fifth year in charge and looks for his first national ****** le as a head coach. The Blue Devils fell short two years ago with a loss to Houston in the Final Four and again this past March after a heartbreaking loss to UConn in the Elite Eight.
With a loaded roster that includes Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr and Patrick Ngongba, who all return from last year's team, along with transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski and incoming 5-star freshman Cam Williams plus others, the Blue Devils are already among the favorites to bring home the trophy next March, according to Vegas.
Scheyer's squad and Florida, who won the national ****** le two years ago, are co-favorites to run through March Madness next season with +600 odds.
Fans of both teams won't have to wait to see if the Blue Devils and Gators meet up in the Final Four in Detroit next season as they meet in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Dec. 1, a rematch of last season's game in Cameron Indoor Stadium in which Duke pulled out a thrilling 67-66 win over Florida.

#Florida

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.

#hall

No matter the discourse that flares up around her style of play, the fouls she takes from opposing players or the various political controversies that find their way into the WNBA ecosystem, Caitlin Clark has been remarkably consistent about one thing during her entire career.
She wants no part of your agenda.
If you're on the left and believe Clark is doing something to foster online racism and harassment toward her opponents, it is apparent that no amount of denunciation (which she has done many times) will convince you that she just wants to play ball. And if you're on the other side of the spectrum, trying to bait her into one of these hot-button debates that dominates right-wing media, you, too, will find yourself disappointed by her equal-opportunity evasiveness.
In an era where every athlete is supposed to have an opinion on everything for the rest of us to judge as we retreat into ideological camps, here's a basketball player who literally just wants to shut up and dribble.
And her reward is getting attacked from both sides.

#find #WNBA #matter #flares

CLEVELAND — All-Star starting pitcher Foster Griffin is scheduled to make his Guardians debut on Thursday, Aug. 6, against the New York Mets at Progressive Field, manager Stephen Vogt said.
The Guardians acquired the left-handed Griffin from the Washington Nationals shortly before the MLB trade deadline on Monday, Aug. 3. In return, Cleveland sent pitchers Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick Mitchell to Washington.
"The year he's having, All-Star, one of the best starters in the game, and to add him with our group of starters that we already have and to work with [catchers Austin Hedges and Patrick Bailey] and our pitching coaches, [my advice to him is] keep doing what you've been doing all year," Vogt said of Griffin. "I know you got a different uniform on, but keep pitching. I'm excited to watch him pitch. I've never really seen him pitch a whole lot, so it's going to be fun."
MLB news: Guardians send Slade Cecconi to bullpen after trade deadline
Griffin throws seven pitches. He spent three years playing in ****** an (2023-25), when he added a splitter, sinker and sweeper to his fastball, cutter, curveball and changeup, he said.

#cleveland #star #vogt #washington

Brenda ******* son is facing another legal challenge after a man asked a court for a civil harassment restraining order against the former soap opera actress. The request comes after ******* son's arrest for misdemeanor battery in July. At this point, the judge did not approve the temporary request, court records indicate. A hearing will now determine whether the order should move forward.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Richard Chamberlin filed a request for a civil harassment restraining order against ******* son on Monday. Chamberlin alleges ******* son hit his daughter, Isabella, in the face and chest during a July 8 incident. He also says she ******* ped Isabella with trash bags, made threats, and verbally harassed several people. Those allegations have not been proven in court.
In the filing, Chamberlin claims to be a property maintenance worker and a renter in the building where ******* son lives. He requested that the court extend the protection to him, Isabella, and another tenant. Chamberlin also says that ******* son has stalked and verbally harassed them for the last two months. He requested that ******* son remain at least five yards away from all of them, including his dog.
The judge, after reading the filing, refused to grant a temporary restraining order. The court said the documents did not adequately demonstrate that ******* son had engaged in any violence, threatened to use violence or caused any significant emotional distress. The court scheduled a hearing for Aug. 24 to consider the request. The judge has not ruled on the merits of Chamberlin's allegations.
The filing follows ******* son's arrest in July on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. The actress was arrested and, the same day, was released on her own recognizance. ******* son is best known for playing Jill Foster Abbott on the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless. She has not publicly responded to the latest restraining order request at the time of reporting.

#order #july #isabella #judge

The New York Mets (47-66) begin a three-game series at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians (57-56) tonight. While Cleveland enters the series battling in the AL Central and Wild Card races, the Mets hosted a yard sale the past few days and sold off pieces from what is arguably the most disappointing ballclub in the majors this season.
Speaking of the Trade Deadline, the Guardians acquired Jo Adell (Angels), Foster Griffin (Nationals), and Nathaniel Lowe (Reds) in an effort to wake up what has been a slumbering offense. The Mets made a slew of trades headlined by deals involving Clay Holmes (Cubs), Luke Weaver (Pirates), Brooks Raley (Phillies), AJ Minter (Twins), and Freddy Peralta (Rays).
The Guardians have won just two of their last five games but did shut out the Diamondbacks Sunday, 5-0, to salvage the finale of their three-game series with Arizona. Chase DeLauter starred in the win, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base. The Mets, meanwhile, have dropped three straight and have scored but four runs over their last three games. Journeyman Robert Stock was better than good Sunday for New York allowing one run over five innings but the finale of the homestand, a 2-0 loss, continued a season-long trend of inconsistent offense and unmet expectations.
New York is scheduled to start veteran left-hander Sean Manaea (2-5, 4.42 ERA). After a rough start to July, the veteran finished strong allowing three runs in 12 innings over his last two starts. Cleveland counters with left-hander Joey Cantillo (8-6, 3.88 ERA). Cantillo's most recent start came on July 29 at Cincinnati in which he threw four shutout innings in a 6-1 win. That appearance was a nice bounce back from the two previous starts that saw him give up 15 hits and nine runs over just 8.2 innings.
Lets dive further into tonight's game and find a sweat or two.

#three #METS #runs

Take a day off and come back to a brand new baseball team!
By now, you probably know that the Guardians made three trades yesterday:
Foster Griffin from the Nationals for Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Nick Mitchell and Kendeglys Virguez
Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds for Alejandro Rivera
Jo Adell from the Angels for Jacob Cozart.

#take #griffin #dion

The Guardians had an active final day before the MLB's trade deadline passed, pulling off three deals to complement two trades made earlier in the season.
The Guardians first dealt for Angels outfielder Jo Adell and then, within the final half hour before the deadline hit, dealt for Nationals All-star left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin and Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
Over the weekend, they traded catcher Bo Naylor and pitcher Codi Heuer to the Brewers in exchange for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins. And earlier this season, they acquired Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey for pitcher Matt Wilkerson and the 29th overall pick in the draft.
The Guardians also announced that utility man David Fry and first baseman Kyle Manzardo would be optioned to Triple-A Columbus. A final corresponding move with the pitching staff is expected Tuesday or Wednesday.
Here's what president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti had to say when he met with reporters via zoom after the deadline.

#pitcher #dealt #baseman

The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and with teams all looking to load up their rosters for a postseason push, we saw quite a few surprises before the deadline hit 6 p.m. ET. Between the Los Angeles Dodgers, not shockingly, trading for Tarik Skubal and the Boston Red Sox, shockingly, trading for Adley Rutschman, it's time to look at all the activity from deadline day.
On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the deals that went down over the past few days, including the Philadelphia Phillies picking up Luis Arráez despite an already crowded infield, the New York Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr. to help their struggling offense and the Tampa Bay Rays adding Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation.
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss all the moves that didn't happen, including which teams they're surprised didn't make many moves before the clock struck six, which teams may have overpaid in their deals, and which GM had the best trade deadline.
1:13 - Where we stand heading into the deadline
18:23 - Foster Griffin gets traded

#teams #trading #jake #trade

In what is likely the final piece of the Guardians' trade deadline puzzle, they have acquired left-handed hitting DH Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds.
Lowe has a 120 wRC+ for the year which includes a 137 wRC+ against RHP and a -52 wRC+ vs LHP. For his career, however, Lowe has a 103 wRC+ vs LHP (123 wRC+ vs RHP). I suspect he has been brought in to mostly platoon at DH with potentially Rhys Hoskins. Lowe is a rental like Foster Griffin.
Lowe is capable of putting a glove on his hand at first base, but you don't want him to do it very often.
No word on the return yet but we will update when we know.
Lineup vs. RHP:

#cincinnati #reds #hoskins #griffin

Samantha Morton has opened up about her turbulent, traumatic childhood.
The Odyssey star described some of the hardships ***** ociated with growing up in "foster families, homeless hostels".
Samantha, who plays Circe in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster epic, explained she had had no choice but to become "resilient" after her parents, who suffered from mental health and addiction problems, struggled to support her and her seven siblings.
"Someone told me I was resilient when I was younger," the actress, 49, told The Sunday Times. "But sometimes you've got no choice other than to be resilient because if you are not you're dead."
The BAFTA winner said she had spent her younger years in unstable accommodation, including stints of homelessness.
"I went pillar to post with foster families, homeless hostels, sleeping by the bins at the back of the Co-op, because it was too dangerous to go back to the children's home because of the abuse," Samantha recalled.

#younger #back

Jamie Lee Curtis arguably is one of the kindest people in Hollywood. Or at least, she always has nice things to say when opportunity presents itself. One example is the tribute Curtis gave to her BFF Jodie Foster at the Oscars in 2024. Another example is her heartfelt tribute to Robert Carradine. Shortly after his death on February 23, 2026, Curtis took to social media to write about her relationship with Carradine.
In her Facebook post, Curtis recalled how she met Carradine on the "Dinah Shore Show" and how, thanks to the seating arrangement, Carradine ended up kissing her. She called it "a very public meet- cute." She then detailed how she lived in Laurel Canyon in the late 70s with Carradine and his daughter Ever. She sweetly called him "my first crush in the movies" and ended the post stating that she and Carradine stayed friends after they broke up. She also maintained a friendship with Ever.
Curtis did not stop there. Over on Ever Carradine's Instagram tribute to her father, she left the following comment: "You both were my first loves. You so little and scared? Him so fast and funny and strong. He taught me what a father was. Laurel Canyon in the late 70s. Another time, another place. MY HAND IN YOURS, Everdawn."
Read more: 10 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Cast Only Real Fans Would Know
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#carradine #curtis #laurel #post

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hit long home runs and the Atlanta Braves pulled away from the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 victory on Friday night.
Olson was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored and Jim Jarvis was 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Mauricio Dubón had two hits and two runs scored for the first-place Braves, who are 10-5 since the All-Star break.
Nationals starter Foster Griffin (12-3) struggled in what could have been his final start for the Nationals. Trade speculation has surrounded the 30-year-old left-handed rookie, who entered with a 2.76 ERA in 21 starts. Griffin gave up six runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings, including the home runs to Olson and Harris.
Bryce Elder (7-6) recorded his 12th quality start of the season, allowing one run in six innings. He gave up four hits and three walks. Elieser Hernández threw three scoreless innings for his first career save.
Harris broke the game open with a 421-foot three-run homer in the sixth inning that landed inside the Chop House restaurant in right field and gave the Braves a 5-1 lead. It was his 20th home run of the season, matching his career-high.

#harris #nationals

During Thursday night's 5-4 win for the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals, Austin Riley spent the entirety of that contest watching from the dugout as Mauricio Dubón came down from the outfield to play third base. Walt Weiss stated in Thursday's pregame press conference that "the best way to slow the game down is to have [Riley] watch it from the bench."
Hopefully the game has slowed down enough for Riley after he watched a full one from the bench, as he's now back in the starting lineup and playing third base for Friday's contest against the Nationals.
Here's Atlanta's full lineup:
Friday night showdown! pic.twitter.com/1XKNust7it
At this point, I can say that it might be safe to ***** ume that we'll be seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. lead off against lefties while Drake Baldwin gets the nod at the top of the lineup against right-handers. Foster Griffin is a left-hander, so Acuña's up top. Baldwin has also been the DH every time the Braves have faced left-handers lately, which means that Joey Bart is starting at catcher and batting eighth. Now that Riley is back in the lineup, Mauricio Dubón is back in the outfield and playing left. Most of the usual suspects are in their familiar positions, so there's that.

#lineup #down #back #baldwin

In terms of years for the Penn State staff, athletic director Pat Kraft has had a pretty rough one. Whether it be the decision to fire James Franklin and the subsequent fallout or overseeing renovations to Beaver Stadium, he hasn't had much time to breathe. However, fans will be happy to know that in new head coach Matt Campbell, he has found somebody he can trust.
"I think he is the absolute perfect person at the perfect time for Penn State football," Kraft said during Big Ten media days. The road to get him to Happy Valley wasn't necessarily easy, but the fact that Kraft is giving Campbell a vote of confidence after a highly rigorous coaching process is very telling. Not only did Kraft need someone who could usher in a new era of Penn State football, but he also needed someone willing to buy in and build a solid culture with a new-look squad.
Campbell got to work right away in doing so by bringing in a whopping 55 transfers. An even more impressive feat was retaining 55 players despite the change. While some may say that bringing in a lot of players may take time to gel, it's also a testament to what Campbell is already doing in Happy Valley to foster a sense of community.
"I believe that [Campbell] understands what it means to be, and the importance of the role of, the head football coach at Penn State, and he doesn't take that lightly," Kraft said. "I think he has built a culture in a very short time that our fans, our alumni, everybody will be very, very proud of. And they will be an incredibly competitive, tough, physical football team."The season ahead could be one filled with success for the Nittany Lions, if they play their cards right. It could also be one that tests a lot of fans' patience if it goes wrong. Still, when your AD is this effusive about his new head coach, there is every right for fans to have a sense of optimism before the season starts.
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#kraft #campbell #Football #happy

When Modi Oyewole first tried golf in 2023, he did not plan to start a business. As vice president of creative at Def Jam Recordings, he sought a meaningful pursuit beyond corporate entertainment, according to Inc.
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His viewpoint changed after attending a Hypegolf Invitational hosted by Hypebeast. Seeing the combination of streetwear culture with golf, Oyewole recognized the sport's ability to foster community instead of exclusivity.
This insight led to the founding of Swang, a Los Angeles-based golf collective co-founded by Oyewole and Josh Hubberman, a creative strategist at Cthdrl. What began as an informal group of 15 at a local driving range has grown rapidly to more than 1,200 active members and hosted over 50 events in its first year. The group's biweekly gatherings regularly attract hundreds, showing Swang's momentum and ability to bring new faces into the golf community. By focusing on making golf more open and culturally connected, Swang has attracted substantial corporate support.
Golf participation has reached record highs in recent years, according to the National Golf Foundation. However, Oyewole and Hubberman saw Swang's main opportunity in broadening the sense of welcome on the course.

#oyewole #swang #hubberman

Jul. 30— More than 20 middle school and high school coaches came together this summer for the inaugural Austin Coaches Leadership Retreat, a new professional development opportunity centered on one shared belief — Culture Wins: One Department. One Coaching Community. One Standard.
According to a release from the district, the afternoon was dedicated to strengthening leadership, fostering relationships, and building a unified coaching culture with the intent tol positively impact every student-athlete in Austin Public Schools.
The retreat began with a "Coaching Journey Map" activity, where coaches shared the experiences, mentors, and moments that shaped their coaching careers. Common themes emerged across the coaching spectrum including relationships, trust, accountability, service, and a passion for helping young people grow.
Guest presenters expanded those themes throughout the afternoon. Mental performance expert Melissa Hager challenged coaches to think about developing confident, resilient athletes who are prepared to handle both success and adversity. Coaches also heard from the team at ETS Strength and Performance, who shared the philosophy behind Austin's investment in performance training and highlighted how strength and conditioning supports injury prevention, confidence, discipline, and long-term athletic development.
Head and ****** istant coaches from both the middle school and high school connected, exchanged ideas, and began building relationships that are intended to strengthen collaboration across programs for years to come.

#culture

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held the main interest rate at a range between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision came after a two-day meeting, as the central bank keeps a firm focus on its dual mandate and seeks to foster price stability amid conflict and "elevated uncertainty" in the Middle East, according to a statement.
The decision was made with a 9-3 vote, with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Beth M. Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; and Lorie K. Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas dissenting in favor of a 0.25% hike to the federal funds rate, according to the central bank.
"I asked for a good family fight, and I got one," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said of the dissenting votes Wednesday in response to a question during his second press conference as chair. "My view is that's the better way to get policy right; that's our North Star."
Warsh, who has served as chairman for about eight weeks and four days — not that he's counting, he quipped Wednesday — noted discussions during the two-day meeting were "collegial and constructive."

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Howard Stern walked out of court with a smile, the law on his side.
The popular host has been in a legal battle with his former ***** istant, who was suing for $2.5 million with scathing accusations against him and his wife, Beth Stern. The disgruntled employee claimed that the power couple fostered a hostile work environment.
Howard Stern has been in the headlines previously after being called out by former employees who claimed they were underpaid and fired after requesting a raise.
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Stern has one less lawsuit to worry about after scoring a major win in court. The judge tossed his ex-assistant's entire lawsuit and ruled that the NDA at the center of their legal battle is to be upheld.

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As Wrexham unveiled their new 2026-27 home shirt while ringing the Nasdaq bell in New York's iconic Times Square, there was little doubt that the club's stock has never been higher.
Icons from the past such as Mickey Thomas, Steven Fletcher, Ben Tozer and Ben Foster were among those in The Big Apple proudly adorning the club's red jersey.
It formed part of the launch of their new home kit, complete with their newest sponsor - yet another global brand.
Which is all in keeping with their cross-Atlantic profile, one unlike any other in the Championship or even many in the Premier League.
"Each time Wrexham has come to the U.S., we've been blown away by the reception," co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds told Sports Illustrated.

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