19 mins. ago
The halfway point of the 2026 WNBA season is here. The All-Star Game is over and the trade deadline looms at 3 p.m. ET, Aug. 2. Teams must now decide if they're going all-in for a championship run or hitting the reset ****** on ahead of next season.
Typically, the WNBA doesn't see blockbuster deals at the trade deadline, but there have been a few exceptions. The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky at the 2024 deadline before advancing to the semifinals in the playoffs. In 2015, the Minnesota Lynx picked up Sylvia Fowles — also from the Sky — on their way to winning what would be their third of four championships in seven seasons.
Will a league-altering trade be made this season? That remains to be seen, but it's a fun exercise to speculate.
This week's WNBA power rankings, which publish every Tuesday, are accompanied by trades we think make sense for every team.
Trade target: Sydney Taylor, G, Chicago Sky
#trade #typically
Typically, the WNBA doesn't see blockbuster deals at the trade deadline, but there have been a few exceptions. The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky at the 2024 deadline before advancing to the semifinals in the playoffs. In 2015, the Minnesota Lynx picked up Sylvia Fowles — also from the Sky — on their way to winning what would be their third of four championships in seven seasons.
Will a league-altering trade be made this season? That remains to be seen, but it's a fun exercise to speculate.
This week's WNBA power rankings, which publish every Tuesday, are accompanied by trades we think make sense for every team.
Trade target: Sydney Taylor, G, Chicago Sky
#trade #typically
20 mins. ago
The Community of Madrid has withdrawn Rayo Vallecano's concession for the Vallecas stadium in order to begin urgent renovation work. "There is no way to guarantee that nothing could happen," says the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Mariano de Paco.
The immediate consequence is that Rayo will not be able to start the season in its own stadium. The Community of Madrid has not given specifics but estimates that the renovation work will last "months" and plans to begin "as early as tomorrow."
The regional government is taking this decision to "guarantee people's safety" and explains that the works will address possible fire safety or sanitation issues. "We are going to act with total urgency and try to do it in the shortest possible time," the minister said.
Rayo Vallecano uses the municipal stadium, which it does not own, through a concession granted by the Community of Madrid.
"We carried out an audit of the stadium that produced quite bleak results regarding the stadium's maintenance. That was, as we all know, the club's responsibility and direct obligation, as was regulatory compliance and licensing, and the Community of Madrid has made the decision to temporarily pause the concession so that these renovations can be carried out," Minister Mariano de Paco explained.
#renovation
The immediate consequence is that Rayo will not be able to start the season in its own stadium. The Community of Madrid has not given specifics but estimates that the renovation work will last "months" and plans to begin "as early as tomorrow."
The regional government is taking this decision to "guarantee people's safety" and explains that the works will address possible fire safety or sanitation issues. "We are going to act with total urgency and try to do it in the shortest possible time," the minister said.
Rayo Vallecano uses the municipal stadium, which it does not own, through a concession granted by the Community of Madrid.
"We carried out an audit of the stadium that produced quite bleak results regarding the stadium's maintenance. That was, as we all know, the club's responsibility and direct obligation, as was regulatory compliance and licensing, and the Community of Madrid has made the decision to temporarily pause the concession so that these renovations can be carried out," Minister Mariano de Paco explained.
#renovation
24 mins. ago
Former Edmonton Oilers forward and NHL enforcer Georges Laraque believes the team's biggest issue remains unchanged despite another offseason overhaul.
Speaking on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, Laraque argued that Edmonton's goaltending continues to hold the team back during Connor McDavid's Stanley Cup window.
"The biggest problem we've had for years, which I don't understand, is the goalie," Laraque said. "Every year we go get a goalie. I never agree with it. I know it's not going to work."
MORE: Connor McDavid calls Mike Babcock hire 'great opportunity' for Oilers
Laraque questioned Edmonton's repeated strategy of acquiring reclamation projects instead of proven starters.
#connor #former #georges
Speaking on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, Laraque argued that Edmonton's goaltending continues to hold the team back during Connor McDavid's Stanley Cup window.
"The biggest problem we've had for years, which I don't understand, is the goalie," Laraque said. "Every year we go get a goalie. I never agree with it. I know it's not going to work."
MORE: Connor McDavid calls Mike Babcock hire 'great opportunity' for Oilers
Laraque questioned Edmonton's repeated strategy of acquiring reclamation projects instead of proven starters.
#connor #former #georges
28 mins. ago
Vinicius Junior will not return to Real Madrid training this week as uncertainty over his long-term future continues, with fresh contract talks scheduled in the coming days.
The Daily Mail reports the Brazil international's delayed return comes against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations over a new deal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinicius has entered the final year of his current contract, increasing speculation over his future despite Madrid's determination to retain one of their biggest stars.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Real Madrid are due to hold further discussions with the winger's representatives this week as they attempt to reach an agreement over fresh terms. The club remain optimistic of extending his stay, with manager José Mourinho keen to keep the 26-year-old at the heart of his project.
Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely as they explore options to strengthen the left side of their attack. The Premier League champions admire Vinicius, but no club-to-club talks have taken place and there is no indication that a formal approach is imminent.
Real Madrid's priority remains securing a contract renewal rather than entertaining offers. However, with Vinicius now inside the final 12 months of his deal, the Spanish giants could face a difficult decision if negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough. Rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer, they may eventually have to consider offers.
#return #week #fresh
The Daily Mail reports the Brazil international's delayed return comes against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations over a new deal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinicius has entered the final year of his current contract, increasing speculation over his future despite Madrid's determination to retain one of their biggest stars.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that Real Madrid are due to hold further discussions with the winger's representatives this week as they attempt to reach an agreement over fresh terms. The club remain optimistic of extending his stay, with manager José Mourinho keen to keep the 26-year-old at the heart of his project.
Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely as they explore options to strengthen the left side of their attack. The Premier League champions admire Vinicius, but no club-to-club talks have taken place and there is no indication that a formal approach is imminent.
Real Madrid's priority remains securing a contract renewal rather than entertaining offers. However, with Vinicius now inside the final 12 months of his deal, the Spanish giants could face a difficult decision if negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough. Rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer, they may eventually have to consider offers.
#return #week #fresh
50 mins. ago
Jackson Koivun looked poised beyond his years at the 3M Open.
He led by three shots going into Sunday, but was hunted down by world number one and four-time major winner Scottie Scheffler on the final day.
Koivun admitted he was nervous to see Scheffler's name rising up the leaderboard, but he didn't show it, shooting a final-round 65 to win with relative ease, breaking the tournament scoring record in the process.
The 21-year-old didn't look like someone playing in his third-ever event as a pro. The maturity on display was incredible to see, but it should really come as no surprise to anyone who has followed his career over the past few seasons.
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images
#didn 't #jackson #sunday
He led by three shots going into Sunday, but was hunted down by world number one and four-time major winner Scottie Scheffler on the final day.
Koivun admitted he was nervous to see Scheffler's name rising up the leaderboard, but he didn't show it, shooting a final-round 65 to win with relative ease, breaking the tournament scoring record in the process.
The 21-year-old didn't look like someone playing in his third-ever event as a pro. The maturity on display was incredible to see, but it should really come as no surprise to anyone who has followed his career over the past few seasons.
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images
#didn 't #jackson #sunday
1 hr. ago
Yes -- by the numbers, Wall Street is treating Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) as close to fully valued going into next week's report. The average price target on the stock is $570.60, about 9% above Friday's close of $521.95.
That cushion is thin for a stock this well-liked. Of the 51 ***** ysts covering AMD, 41 rate it a buy, 10 rate it a hold, and none rate it a sell. Nearly everyone recommends the stock. Almost ***** ody's math leaves room for much upside.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Additionally, published targets stretch from $320 to $1,250, so there's no shortage of disagreement about where the chipmaker is headed. But the average lands close to where the stock already trades.
The stock's valuation multiple explains the caution. At about $522, AMD trades at about 170 times earnings and about 59 times forward earnings estimates, with a market capitalization of about $851 billion. The trailing figure reflects where the profits were over the past year. The forward one ***** umes the growth keeps coming.
#NVIDIA #average #trades #times
That cushion is thin for a stock this well-liked. Of the 51 ***** ysts covering AMD, 41 rate it a buy, 10 rate it a hold, and none rate it a sell. Nearly everyone recommends the stock. Almost ***** ody's math leaves room for much upside.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Additionally, published targets stretch from $320 to $1,250, so there's no shortage of disagreement about where the chipmaker is headed. But the average lands close to where the stock already trades.
The stock's valuation multiple explains the caution. At about $522, AMD trades at about 170 times earnings and about 59 times forward earnings estimates, with a market capitalization of about $851 billion. The trailing figure reflects where the profits were over the past year. The forward one ***** umes the growth keeps coming.
#NVIDIA #average #trades #times
1 hr. ago
Emne'ko Sweeney, a former Kutztown University running back and York High graduate, is among six individuals set to be inducted into the university's Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.
Sweeney, who played for the Golden Bears in the late 1990s, was the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards twice in a career. He currently ranks as the seventh all-time leading rusher in Kutztown history.
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Sweeney claimed All-PSAC East First Team honors following the 1997 and 1998 seasons. He enjoyed his first 1,000-yard rushing season as a junior in 1997, finishing with a career-high 1,113 yards. Sweeney nearly duplicated his output as a senior, going for 1,103 yards. He is one of only six players in program history to eclipse 200 carries in a season, with 218 in 1998.
Along with his prowess on the ground, Sweeney led the team with 30 receptions for 244 yards and a touchdown as a senior. He ran for a career-high 11 touchdowns as a junior.
#history #running #back
Sweeney, who played for the Golden Bears in the late 1990s, was the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards twice in a career. He currently ranks as the seventh all-time leading rusher in Kutztown history.
Names to know | Here are 100 South Central athletes you need to follow in 2026-27
Sweeney claimed All-PSAC East First Team honors following the 1997 and 1998 seasons. He enjoyed his first 1,000-yard rushing season as a junior in 1997, finishing with a career-high 1,113 yards. Sweeney nearly duplicated his output as a senior, going for 1,103 yards. He is one of only six players in program history to eclipse 200 carries in a season, with 218 in 1998.
Along with his prowess on the ground, Sweeney led the team with 30 receptions for 244 yards and a touchdown as a senior. He ran for a career-high 11 touchdowns as a junior.
#history #running #back
1 hr. ago
2026 has marked a significant turning point in biotech capital markets, not just a small comeback. Venture funding for biotech startups reached $9.1 billion in the first half of the year, the highest first-half total since 2022, while 13 biotech IPOs raised a combined $4.5 billion, with a median haul of nearly $302 million per offering, unusually high by recent standards, with the majority of this year's debutants still trading above their offering price. Dealmaking has also maintained its pace, with 38 acquisitions closing in the same time period, placing the industry at its fastest M&A pace in at least seven years.
Underneath that broad comeback is a more unique validation story for RNA interference in particular. The market for RNAi treatments is expected to rise from $2.9 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion in 2026. This growth comes after RNAi spent nearly two decades as a research curiosity before receiving its first licensed medicine in 2018. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) has recently emerged as the clearest example of this transition, and the market's reaction raises the question of whether the story has been properly priced.
During Q1 2026, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) exceeded $1 billion in quarterly product revenue for the first time in its history, with $1.036 billion in net product revenue, up 121% year-over-year and 4% sequentially over Q4 2025, on total revenue of $1.17 billion, up 96% year-over-year. AMVUTTRA alone delivered $890 million, bringing total TTR franchise revenue (AMVUTTRA plus ONPATTRO) to $910 million, up 153% from the previous year.
That growth completely flipped the company's bottom line: GAAP net income was $206 million, compared to a $15.9 million loss in the same quarter the previous year, and GAAP income from operations came in at $268.6 million, up from a prior-year loss. A company that continued to burn cash a year ago is now solidly profitable on a GAAP basis.
The growth is also not driven by a single medicine, which is important for long-term viability. The rare disease franchise, GIVLAARI and OXLUMO, added $126 million, increasing 15% year-over-year, while AMVUTTRA's worldwide rollout has reached seven markets, with payment negotiations still ongoing in the Spanish and French markets. This means that a significant portion of the revenue base is yet to be released.
#revenue #first #gaap #markets
Underneath that broad comeback is a more unique validation story for RNA interference in particular. The market for RNAi treatments is expected to rise from $2.9 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion in 2026. This growth comes after RNAi spent nearly two decades as a research curiosity before receiving its first licensed medicine in 2018. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) has recently emerged as the clearest example of this transition, and the market's reaction raises the question of whether the story has been properly priced.
During Q1 2026, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) exceeded $1 billion in quarterly product revenue for the first time in its history, with $1.036 billion in net product revenue, up 121% year-over-year and 4% sequentially over Q4 2025, on total revenue of $1.17 billion, up 96% year-over-year. AMVUTTRA alone delivered $890 million, bringing total TTR franchise revenue (AMVUTTRA plus ONPATTRO) to $910 million, up 153% from the previous year.
That growth completely flipped the company's bottom line: GAAP net income was $206 million, compared to a $15.9 million loss in the same quarter the previous year, and GAAP income from operations came in at $268.6 million, up from a prior-year loss. A company that continued to burn cash a year ago is now solidly profitable on a GAAP basis.
The growth is also not driven by a single medicine, which is important for long-term viability. The rare disease franchise, GIVLAARI and OXLUMO, added $126 million, increasing 15% year-over-year, while AMVUTTRA's worldwide rollout has reached seven markets, with payment negotiations still ongoing in the Spanish and French markets. This means that a significant portion of the revenue base is yet to be released.
#revenue #first #gaap #markets
1 hr. ago
The bears may not be going anywhere on semiconductor stocks.
Quick insight: The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) — which counts Nvidia (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Broadcom (AVGO) as its top three holdings — has begun to form a head-and-shoulders stock pattern, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace chart ****** ysis (below).
The left shoulder took shape starting in mid-May, with the head forming in late June, and now the right shoulder has emerged. The pattern will be official if the ETF falls below the May 19 closing low of $543.
The head-and-shoulders pattern is widely considered bearish, as it suggests that buyers are gradually losing control of the market for a particular stock or ETF.
During the formation of the left shoulder and head, buyers can still push prices to new highs. But the inability to push higher on the right shoulder suggests that buyer demand is beginning to weaken.
#shoulder #pattern #Stock #suggests
Quick insight: The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) — which counts Nvidia (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), and Broadcom (AVGO) as its top three holdings — has begun to form a head-and-shoulders stock pattern, according to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace chart ****** ysis (below).
The left shoulder took shape starting in mid-May, with the head forming in late June, and now the right shoulder has emerged. The pattern will be official if the ETF falls below the May 19 closing low of $543.
The head-and-shoulders pattern is widely considered bearish, as it suggests that buyers are gradually losing control of the market for a particular stock or ETF.
During the formation of the left shoulder and head, buyers can still push prices to new highs. But the inability to push higher on the right shoulder suggests that buyer demand is beginning to weaken.
#shoulder #pattern #Stock #suggests
1 hr. ago
Wakefield Trinity have signed hooker Mason Teague on a two-year contract ahead of the 2027 season.
Cook Islands international Teague will join from Queensland Cup side Burleigh Bears.
He will replace Tyson Smoothy as the Australian returns home to new NRL side Perth Bears.
The 23-year-old is the fourth player signed by Wakefield for 2027, following Cameron Smith, Roger Tuivassa-Sheck and Emre Guler.
"Wakefield are an incredibly strong club who are really going places and going well this year and I hope I can add to that upon joining," he told the club's website.
#wakefield #going #cook
Cook Islands international Teague will join from Queensland Cup side Burleigh Bears.
He will replace Tyson Smoothy as the Australian returns home to new NRL side Perth Bears.
The 23-year-old is the fourth player signed by Wakefield for 2027, following Cameron Smith, Roger Tuivassa-Sheck and Emre Guler.
"Wakefield are an incredibly strong club who are really going places and going well this year and I hope I can add to that upon joining," he told the club's website.
#wakefield #going #cook
2 hours ago
The Big Ten is taking its turn in the media day fun this week in Chicago. Big Ten football media day gets underway with the start of a three-day event on Tuesday, and Penn State will be one of the schools in the spotlight. New head coach Matt Campbell is in Chicago with player representatives Rocco Becht, Anthony Donkoh, and Tony Rojas to discuss the status of the Nittany Lions heading into the 2026 season.
Penn State was picked to finish in sixth place in the unofficial Big Ten media poll, so it will be interesting to hear just what the pulse is of the program from its reps in Chicago. Will this be a team flying under the radar in the College Football Playoff push, or will there be some time needed to rebuild the confidence of the program?
Here is how to stay on top of everything going down at Big Ten Media Day today.
Watch Big Ten Media Days on Fubo
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
#Chicago #program
Penn State was picked to finish in sixth place in the unofficial Big Ten media poll, so it will be interesting to hear just what the pulse is of the program from its reps in Chicago. Will this be a team flying under the radar in the College Football Playoff push, or will there be some time needed to rebuild the confidence of the program?
Here is how to stay on top of everything going down at Big Ten Media Day today.
Watch Big Ten Media Days on Fubo
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
#Chicago #program
2 hours ago
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Mike Bobinski wants his successor as Purdue athletic director to know what sort of place they are walking into.
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to **** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#purdue #past #years #mike
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to **** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#purdue #past #years #mike
2 hours ago
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Mike Bobinski wants his successor as Purdue athletic director to know what sort of place they are walking into.
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to ****** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#west #successor #years #lafayette
"A sane environment in a relatively insane time in this world," Bobinski called Purdue during a media roundtable on Monday. The Boilermakers' AD for the past 10 years sat for his first interview since announcing June 3 he will retire on Dec. 31.
The decision put the wheels in motion to find only the third person to occupy that role in the past 33 years. The Purdue Board of Trustees hired executive search firm DHR Global to ****** ist the process. Interviews are imminent. This accelerated timeline would allow Bobinski's successor to settle in alongside the outgoing AD for a transitional period.
Bobinski's decade in charge spanned a transformative, and at times tumultuous, period in college sports. The Big Ten emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanded to the west coast. Then came name, image and likeness compensation, followed by paying athletes directly through revenue share.
The economic structure under which Bobinski began his tenure -- or even the one under which Purdue football went to the Big Ten championship game in 2022 -- bears almost no resemblance to the one under which he exits.
#west #successor #years #lafayette
2 hours ago
Dante Fowler has now followed in the footsteps of DeMarcus Lawrence, who left the Dallas Cowboys last year for the Seattle Seahawks.
It was a decision that ultimately paid off for Tank Lawrence, after he got his hands on the Lombardi trophy following years of pain with the Cowboys.
The Seahawks will be looking to join the elite club of going back-to-back, as Mike Macdonald has added to his 'Dark Side' defense with the arrival of the NFL veteran, Fowler.
Seattle's defense was arguably the best in the league last season, and retaining Lawrence whilst adding Fowler will only encourage fans in the Pacific Northwest.
After leaving the Cowboys last year, Lawrence aimed a clear dig at his former team, and Fowler has seemingly done the same in his latest trip to the podium during Seattle's training camp.
#last
It was a decision that ultimately paid off for Tank Lawrence, after he got his hands on the Lombardi trophy following years of pain with the Cowboys.
The Seahawks will be looking to join the elite club of going back-to-back, as Mike Macdonald has added to his 'Dark Side' defense with the arrival of the NFL veteran, Fowler.
Seattle's defense was arguably the best in the league last season, and retaining Lawrence whilst adding Fowler will only encourage fans in the Pacific Northwest.
After leaving the Cowboys last year, Lawrence aimed a clear dig at his former team, and Fowler has seemingly done the same in his latest trip to the podium during Seattle's training camp.
#last
2 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes supporters will see a far more exciting brand of football under new manager Roberto De Zerbi in the coming season.
The defender, who had been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, praised the Italian's attacking style and the fresh energy he has brought to the squad.
In a recent interview, Van de Ven said that the team is already adapting to a system that focuses on keeping possession and playing on the front foot.
His comments also aimed a sly dig at former manager Thomas Frank, who was sacked in February following a series of disappointing performances.
"It's going to be different compared to the former manager we had last season," Van de Ven said (via talkSPORT).
#season #hotspur
The defender, who had been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham this summer, praised the Italian's attacking style and the fresh energy he has brought to the squad.
In a recent interview, Van de Ven said that the team is already adapting to a system that focuses on keeping possession and playing on the front foot.
His comments also aimed a sly dig at former manager Thomas Frank, who was sacked in February following a series of disappointing performances.
"It's going to be different compared to the former manager we had last season," Van de Ven said (via talkSPORT).
#season #hotspur
2 hours ago
Editor's note: This is the 26th and final entry in Art Stapleton's New York Giants summer series Q&A
The Giants have been pushed around for too long on both sides of the ball. They've emphasized building a team that refuses to get shoved without consequence between the lines, in back page headlines and on banners pulled by planes over MetLife Stadium.
That was going to take making over a locker room last year that needed to not only help establish a shift in expectations and results, but also do what is needed to change perspective and performance.
Enter John Harbaugh, who wants to build the Giants into a bully in NFC East, and for that to happen, the tone will be set in camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia when they hit the practice fields beginning Wednesday.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo represented that change in attitude last season in a Thursday night upset of the Eagles, breaking free of the old ***** oned-down Giants way that had gotten stale with all the losing around here for more than a decade.
#stadium
The Giants have been pushed around for too long on both sides of the ball. They've emphasized building a team that refuses to get shoved without consequence between the lines, in back page headlines and on banners pulled by planes over MetLife Stadium.
That was going to take making over a locker room last year that needed to not only help establish a shift in expectations and results, but also do what is needed to change perspective and performance.
Enter John Harbaugh, who wants to build the Giants into a bully in NFC East, and for that to happen, the tone will be set in camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia when they hit the practice fields beginning Wednesday.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo represented that change in attitude last season in a Thursday night upset of the Eagles, breaking free of the old ***** oned-down Giants way that had gotten stale with all the losing around here for more than a decade.
#stadium
2 hours ago
Max Eberl and Bayern Munich have been busy in the summer transfer window through the FIFA World Cup season. As part of the changes to the squad, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye is set to be signed on a long term deal with the club. The Senegalese midfielder is expected to replace out the outgoing veteran and **** tuple champion Leon Goretzka.
Ndiaye had earned his favor from Vincent Kompany and got several opportunities with the first team in the second half of the season. Albeit not as risk taking as the sensational Lennart Karl, Ndiaye proved to be a robust midfielder who could hold his own against high pressing opponents. His awareness, technical skill and physical resilience saw him shuffle the ball smoothly at the back or find an occasional through ball. His one touch short passing is a special highlight of his composure.
Per Kicker's reporter Frank Linkesch, Ndiaye will be behind Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović and Tom Bischof in the midfield order. Considering his age and experience, this is a very valuable position for his development. The full details are captured by iMiaSanMia below:
Despite their partnership, money was an important factor in the talks between Bayern and Gambinos Stars over Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Bayern will pay a fee 'significantly under' €5m for the Senegalese international. Bara will take Leon Goretzka's spot in the squad and will be behind Kimmich, Pavlović and Bischof in the pecking order. Bara is highly rated at the club and was also part of the reason Noël Aséko was sold to Frankfurt. He will begin pre-season training with Bayern in the coming days.
Formed in 2023, Bayern Munich tied up with LAFC to form Red&Gold Football, a joint venture to scout and aid in the development of talents from across the globe. Ndiaye's parent club Gambino Stars a renowned football academy became a partner of the joint venture. Per LAFC, the aim of the partnership is "to provide the top players of The Gambia and other West African nations with a controlled, self-determined path to the top European leagues as well as Major League Soccer (USA)."
#season #sapoko #senegalese #leon
Ndiaye had earned his favor from Vincent Kompany and got several opportunities with the first team in the second half of the season. Albeit not as risk taking as the sensational Lennart Karl, Ndiaye proved to be a robust midfielder who could hold his own against high pressing opponents. His awareness, technical skill and physical resilience saw him shuffle the ball smoothly at the back or find an occasional through ball. His one touch short passing is a special highlight of his composure.
Per Kicker's reporter Frank Linkesch, Ndiaye will be behind Joshua Kimmich, Aleksander Pavlović and Tom Bischof in the midfield order. Considering his age and experience, this is a very valuable position for his development. The full details are captured by iMiaSanMia below:
Despite their partnership, money was an important factor in the talks between Bayern and Gambinos Stars over Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Bayern will pay a fee 'significantly under' €5m for the Senegalese international. Bara will take Leon Goretzka's spot in the squad and will be behind Kimmich, Pavlović and Bischof in the pecking order. Bara is highly rated at the club and was also part of the reason Noël Aséko was sold to Frankfurt. He will begin pre-season training with Bayern in the coming days.
Formed in 2023, Bayern Munich tied up with LAFC to form Red&Gold Football, a joint venture to scout and aid in the development of talents from across the globe. Ndiaye's parent club Gambino Stars a renowned football academy became a partner of the joint venture. Per LAFC, the aim of the partnership is "to provide the top players of The Gambia and other West African nations with a controlled, self-determined path to the top European leagues as well as Major League Soccer (USA)."
#season #sapoko #senegalese #leon
2 hours ago
After a dominant run through the East Zone Tournament, the Hagerstown PONY-13 All-Stars will fly to California to play in the PONY-13 World Series in Carlsbad starting Friday, July 31.
"I don't think it will set in completely until they get out to California and see the Dominican Republic, ****** an, France, Mexico," said manager Jeff Mills. "When they start seeing these guys they get to play against, it's going to kind of hit them. But I don't think these boys will get nervous."
Hagerstown outscored its opponents by a combined 39-8 in the East Zone. Hagerstown broke a 4-4 tie with a pair of runs in the sixth inning of a 7-4 win over Athletix in the opener, then blew open its other two games with 10-run innings while defeating the Ohio Prospects 16-1 and Athletix 16-3 in the ****** le game.
"They played great the whole weekend," Mills said. "They're very mature for their age. They never got down at any point in the tournament, just stayed strong. The pitchers threw great. ****** ody had a really rough outing. Defensively, there were only two or three errors. They're solid the whole way around.
"When they put up 10 runs on Ohio, that was a big confidence boost because at that point they knew they'd have to get beat twice in the championship round. Then they put up 10 again."
#zone
"I don't think it will set in completely until they get out to California and see the Dominican Republic, ****** an, France, Mexico," said manager Jeff Mills. "When they start seeing these guys they get to play against, it's going to kind of hit them. But I don't think these boys will get nervous."
Hagerstown outscored its opponents by a combined 39-8 in the East Zone. Hagerstown broke a 4-4 tie with a pair of runs in the sixth inning of a 7-4 win over Athletix in the opener, then blew open its other two games with 10-run innings while defeating the Ohio Prospects 16-1 and Athletix 16-3 in the ****** le game.
"They played great the whole weekend," Mills said. "They're very mature for their age. They never got down at any point in the tournament, just stayed strong. The pitchers threw great. ****** ody had a really rough outing. Defensively, there were only two or three errors. They're solid the whole way around.
"When they put up 10 runs on Ohio, that was a big confidence boost because at that point they knew they'd have to get beat twice in the championship round. Then they put up 10 again."
#zone
3 hours ago
Many people say housing is their biggest monthly expense. Right now, that may be true for me as well, since my mortgage payment alone eats up quite a bit of my paycheck.
The good news is that my husband and I are on track to have our home paid off ahead of retirement. But that doesn't mean we want to stay put. Here are three reasons we plan to downsize, despite the fact that our home should be ours mortgage-free at that point.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
I live in New Jersey, which is known for a few things -- Bruce Springsteen, nice beaches, and some of the worst property taxes in the nation.
I'm not going to share what my property tax bill looks like, but suffice it to say, people from other states gasp when they hear what it is. That's probably the biggest reason I hope to downsize in retirement.
#flashing #Retirement
The good news is that my husband and I are on track to have our home paid off ahead of retirement. But that doesn't mean we want to stay put. Here are three reasons we plan to downsize, despite the fact that our home should be ours mortgage-free at that point.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
I live in New Jersey, which is known for a few things -- Bruce Springsteen, nice beaches, and some of the worst property taxes in the nation.
I'm not going to share what my property tax bill looks like, but suffice it to say, people from other states gasp when they hear what it is. That's probably the biggest reason I hope to downsize in retirement.
#flashing #Retirement
5 hours ago
A brain cancer diagnosis could have ended Archie Goodburn's career. Instead, it became the beginning of a story that captivated the Commonwealth Games. He didn't need a medal to win over the crowd. All he had to do was step onto the blocks.
Just two years after being diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer, the Scottish swimmer continues to fight battles far beyond the pool. The 25-year-old swimmer, who won the 2023 British Swimming Championships, broke down in tears after finishing seventh in the men's 50m ***** troke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
"Outside the pool I dream of a future where brain cancer isn't the biggest killer of those under 40, where the UK government establishes a brain cancer lead to make that change," he said. "I'd much prefer that change is made, and that dream is completed, than any of my personal goals in the pool because what families and young people are going through out there is really beyond the comprehension of many people out there and certainly harder than anything I've had to do as a world-class sportsman."
If we take a look at his journey, the path for him has been anything but ordinary.
In 2024, Goodburn's Olympic dream took a devastating turn. After weeks of experiencing seizures, numbness down his left side and recurring feelings of déjà vu, the then-22-year-old received a phone call after training that changed everything.
#dream
Just two years after being diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer, the Scottish swimmer continues to fight battles far beyond the pool. The 25-year-old swimmer, who won the 2023 British Swimming Championships, broke down in tears after finishing seventh in the men's 50m ***** troke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
"Outside the pool I dream of a future where brain cancer isn't the biggest killer of those under 40, where the UK government establishes a brain cancer lead to make that change," he said. "I'd much prefer that change is made, and that dream is completed, than any of my personal goals in the pool because what families and young people are going through out there is really beyond the comprehension of many people out there and certainly harder than anything I've had to do as a world-class sportsman."
If we take a look at his journey, the path for him has been anything but ordinary.
In 2024, Goodburn's Olympic dream took a devastating turn. After weeks of experiencing seizures, numbness down his left side and recurring feelings of déjà vu, the then-22-year-old received a phone call after training that changed everything.
#dream
5 hours ago
IslamMakhachev believes he already knows Ian Garry'sstrategy for their upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship ****** le clash.
The reigning welterweight champion's first ****** le defense will beagainst Garry at UFC330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and theRussian says he has spent his entire training camp preparing forhis Irish counterpart's evasive, movement-heavy fighting style.
Ahead of his ****** le defense, Makhachev broke down the matchup andGarry's skill set. The former lightweight champ claims he'sprepared to chase "The Future" in their upcoming bout, given howthe latter has mostly fought on the back foot.
"His skills: I just have to run in this camp too much because Ihave to follow him," Makhachev told MMA Fighting. "He runs toomuch. I know his game plan. We always see his fights. He has thesame style always. I will try to catch him, take him down, justwhat I did with my old opponents."
Garry has trained alongside former UFC lightweight championCharles"Do Bronxs" Oliveira, who fought Makhachev for the 155-poundtitle in 2022. However, Makhachev doesn't believe his formeropponent has much advice to offer, especially considering he madelight work of the Brazilian, submitting him in the second round oftheir clash.
"Charles is going to teach him how to tap fast. That's it,"Makhachev added.
#makhachev #title #clash
The reigning welterweight champion's first ****** le defense will beagainst Garry at UFC330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and theRussian says he has spent his entire training camp preparing forhis Irish counterpart's evasive, movement-heavy fighting style.
Ahead of his ****** le defense, Makhachev broke down the matchup andGarry's skill set. The former lightweight champ claims he'sprepared to chase "The Future" in their upcoming bout, given howthe latter has mostly fought on the back foot.
"His skills: I just have to run in this camp too much because Ihave to follow him," Makhachev told MMA Fighting. "He runs toomuch. I know his game plan. We always see his fights. He has thesame style always. I will try to catch him, take him down, justwhat I did with my old opponents."
Garry has trained alongside former UFC lightweight championCharles"Do Bronxs" Oliveira, who fought Makhachev for the 155-poundtitle in 2022. However, Makhachev doesn't believe his formeropponent has much advice to offer, especially considering he madelight work of the Brazilian, submitting him in the second round oftheir clash.
"Charles is going to teach him how to tap fast. That's it,"Makhachev added.
#makhachev #title #clash
5 hours ago
Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth laced a liner to the left field wall.
Down a run with two outs in the seventh inning, Colson Montgomery attempted to score from first base. New York Yankees left fielder Max Schuemann made a one-hop throw to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who threw out Montgomery at the plate.
"There were two outs, we all know (Justin Jirschele), I think he's one of the best third-base coaches — he gets really good reads," Montgomery said. "I feel like I got a pretty good jump off it. Lefty (Brent Headrick) on the mound, I felt I couldn't really get too far off first base. I thought I got a pretty good jump and I thought I was going to score. They're good players, too, and made decent relays."
The Yankees added some breathing room with four runs in the eighth, featuring a three-run home run by Ali Sánchez, and defeated the Sox 9-5 in front of 22,357 at Rate Field on Monday.
The Sox saw an early three-run lead evaporate on the way to dropping the opener of the four-game series.
#good #made
Down a run with two outs in the seventh inning, Colson Montgomery attempted to score from first base. New York Yankees left fielder Max Schuemann made a one-hop throw to shortstop Anthony Volpe, who threw out Montgomery at the plate.
"There were two outs, we all know (Justin Jirschele), I think he's one of the best third-base coaches — he gets really good reads," Montgomery said. "I feel like I got a pretty good jump off it. Lefty (Brent Headrick) on the mound, I felt I couldn't really get too far off first base. I thought I got a pretty good jump and I thought I was going to score. They're good players, too, and made decent relays."
The Yankees added some breathing room with four runs in the eighth, featuring a three-run home run by Ali Sánchez, and defeated the Sox 9-5 in front of 22,357 at Rate Field on Monday.
The Sox saw an early three-run lead evaporate on the way to dropping the opener of the four-game series.
#good #made
5 hours ago
Folks who are getting stressed or tetchy about an apparent lack of transfer activity, in my own humble opinion, just don't get the positivity, the strong base and the long-term planning that our owner and directors have developed and put into place for this club — they deserve huge credit and support from the fan base.
I get that we all have different opinions and varied emotions when it comes to something like the transfer window, but for me it's profoundly disrespectful to think that they don't know what they're doing, that they're going to let the club slide this coming season or that they aren't working extremely hard (and probably have been for over a year) to identify and bring in the right players, and not just buy for the sake of it to keep the noisy minority quiet.
I've seen enough knee-jerk signings and misfits over the years to see out my life on this earth. I'm extremely confident in and proud of this current regime to do the right thing and to continue to steer this club in the right direction.
From where we've been for most of my life, this is all superb and dreamland territory — anyone who thinks they're resting on their laurels and not following a well-structured plan needs to calm down and keep the faith.
I think we'll be late into the transfer market because of the level of players we're targeting.
#don 't #base #think
I get that we all have different opinions and varied emotions when it comes to something like the transfer window, but for me it's profoundly disrespectful to think that they don't know what they're doing, that they're going to let the club slide this coming season or that they aren't working extremely hard (and probably have been for over a year) to identify and bring in the right players, and not just buy for the sake of it to keep the noisy minority quiet.
I've seen enough knee-jerk signings and misfits over the years to see out my life on this earth. I'm extremely confident in and proud of this current regime to do the right thing and to continue to steer this club in the right direction.
From where we've been for most of my life, this is all superb and dreamland territory — anyone who thinks they're resting on their laurels and not following a well-structured plan needs to calm down and keep the faith.
I think we'll be late into the transfer market because of the level of players we're targeting.
#don 't #base #think
5 hours ago
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already done enough to earn an ODI call-up and wants the 15-year-old to open alongside Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Engineer feels India should reshuffle their batting order by moving Shubman Gill to No. 4, allowing Sooryavanshi to partner Rohit at the top while Virat Kohli slots in at No. 3.
"The ideal situation is Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Gill is a class player. Gill, I think, is the best batsman in the team now. So, Gill should come at four," Engineer told PTI.
The former India star said the combination of a right-handed Rohit and left-handed Sooryavanshi would provide the ideal balance in ODI cricket.
"Gill is not a guy who lifts the ball. So, a left-right combination would be ideal in ODIs. So, if Rohit is playing, and I think he should be playing, let him open with Sooryavanshi.
"A batsman like him (Sooryavanshi) is much better at opening because he finds bigger gaps in the field. Virat Kohli can come third. Gill can come fourth and then we've got a solid batting line-up," he said.
Engineer's remarks come after Sooryavanshi enjoyed a breakthrough T20I series against Zimbabwe. The youngster finished as the leading run-scorer with 151 runs, including two half-centuries, and was named Player of the Series as India completed a 3-0 clean sweep.
According to Engineer, those performances are enough to fast-track the teenager into India's 50-over plans.
"This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side. I don't know why people distinguish so much between ODI and T20 because for me, a half-volley is a half-volley. He's been getting runs and he's got the confidence to open the innings.
"He'll win more matches for you than lose you. When he gives a start like that, the other players can have time to consolidate the innings and put on a big score," Engineer noted.
While Sooryavanshi struggled during India's T20I tour of England earlier this month, the Zimbabwe series showcased his ability to adapt. He produced a measured 81 off 49 ***** in the final T20I on a slow Harare surface after blasting a rapid half-century in the series opener.
The teenager has also shown areas that still require improvement, including handling short-pitched bowling, adapting quickly to overseas conditions and refining his shot selection. However, Engineer urged India not to overburden the youngster with technical changes, insisting his natural game is what makes him special.
"Anything which is slightly short of length, in Sooryavanshi's curve, is going to go for a six. He learned from his mistakes, he has learned to curb himself. But don't try to over-coach him. He's not from the MCC book of manual, which is completely out of date.
"He's a genius. Nor was Viv Richards. Viv was the best batsman I've ever seen play. But persevere with Sooryavanshi. He'll be a tremendous ***** et for In
Engineer feels India should reshuffle their batting order by moving Shubman Gill to No. 4, allowing Sooryavanshi to partner Rohit at the top while Virat Kohli slots in at No. 3.
"The ideal situation is Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Gill is a class player. Gill, I think, is the best batsman in the team now. So, Gill should come at four," Engineer told PTI.
The former India star said the combination of a right-handed Rohit and left-handed Sooryavanshi would provide the ideal balance in ODI cricket.
"Gill is not a guy who lifts the ball. So, a left-right combination would be ideal in ODIs. So, if Rohit is playing, and I think he should be playing, let him open with Sooryavanshi.
"A batsman like him (Sooryavanshi) is much better at opening because he finds bigger gaps in the field. Virat Kohli can come third. Gill can come fourth and then we've got a solid batting line-up," he said.
Engineer's remarks come after Sooryavanshi enjoyed a breakthrough T20I series against Zimbabwe. The youngster finished as the leading run-scorer with 151 runs, including two half-centuries, and was named Player of the Series as India completed a 3-0 clean sweep.
According to Engineer, those performances are enough to fast-track the teenager into India's 50-over plans.
"This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side. I don't know why people distinguish so much between ODI and T20 because for me, a half-volley is a half-volley. He's been getting runs and he's got the confidence to open the innings.
"He'll win more matches for you than lose you. When he gives a start like that, the other players can have time to consolidate the innings and put on a big score," Engineer noted.
While Sooryavanshi struggled during India's T20I tour of England earlier this month, the Zimbabwe series showcased his ability to adapt. He produced a measured 81 off 49 ***** in the final T20I on a slow Harare surface after blasting a rapid half-century in the series opener.
The teenager has also shown areas that still require improvement, including handling short-pitched bowling, adapting quickly to overseas conditions and refining his shot selection. However, Engineer urged India not to overburden the youngster with technical changes, insisting his natural game is what makes him special.
"Anything which is slightly short of length, in Sooryavanshi's curve, is going to go for a six. He learned from his mistakes, he has learned to curb himself. But don't try to over-coach him. He's not from the MCC book of manual, which is completely out of date.
"He's a genius. Nor was Viv Richards. Viv was the best batsman I've ever seen play. But persevere with Sooryavanshi. He'll be a tremendous ***** et for In
5 hours ago
On the back of promising performances in pre-season friendlies against York City and Liverpool, Régis Le Bris is going to have a midfield selection dilemma ahead of the new season.
Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki all showed their class at the World Cup, with Sadiki and Diarra standing out — Diarra bagging a couple of goals for Senegal and Sadiki shining in DR Congo's defeat to England in the round of sixteen.
Whilst these lads are currently on holiday and enjoying a well-deserved break after successful World Cup campaigns, there's an opportunity afoot for other lads to work their way into Le Bris' thinking going into the opening game against Ipswich Town.
Chris Rigg and Enzo Le Fée have been deployed in central positions during our two pre-season fixtures and have been standout performers. Rigg has clearly been on a fitness programme over the summer and has come back a couple of pounds stronger, whereas Le Fée has picked up where he left off at the back end of last season, scoring a fantastic solo strike against Liverpool on Saturday night.
The few games that we played last season without Xhaka in the starting eleven showed just how much we struggle without him, and although he's a certainty to be the first name on the team sheet most weeks, he's coming into the twilight of his career and will not be able to play up to potentially fifty games if we have a successful season.
#season #World #rigg #going
Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki all showed their class at the World Cup, with Sadiki and Diarra standing out — Diarra bagging a couple of goals for Senegal and Sadiki shining in DR Congo's defeat to England in the round of sixteen.
Whilst these lads are currently on holiday and enjoying a well-deserved break after successful World Cup campaigns, there's an opportunity afoot for other lads to work their way into Le Bris' thinking going into the opening game against Ipswich Town.
Chris Rigg and Enzo Le Fée have been deployed in central positions during our two pre-season fixtures and have been standout performers. Rigg has clearly been on a fitness programme over the summer and has come back a couple of pounds stronger, whereas Le Fée has picked up where he left off at the back end of last season, scoring a fantastic solo strike against Liverpool on Saturday night.
The few games that we played last season without Xhaka in the starting eleven showed just how much we struggle without him, and although he's a certainty to be the first name on the team sheet most weeks, he's coming into the twilight of his career and will not be able to play up to potentially fifty games if we have a successful season.
#season #World #rigg #going
6 hours ago
Retired wrestling legend AJ Styles made a bold point calling out WWE for not pushing new star Bron Breakker fast enough into the world ***** le scene. Breakker was viewed as a "can't miss prospect" after an epic NXT run and a hot start to his main roster career. WWE seemed ready to push Breakker to the top after storylines with Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins and CM Punk. Recent months have seen things slowing for Breakker and seemingly distanced from the main event scene.
Styles had the following to say on his podcast about being confused at WWE's logic:
"How long are we going to wait for Bron Breakker to be Heavyweight Champion? He should be next. I think that he's definitely a star right now. Why we haven't put it on him to put the rocket up his ***** and send him to the freaking moon? I don't know why we haven't done that because he is the destroyer."
The current role of Styles sees him retired from in-ring competition but active in various background roles for WWE. Styles uses his experience of well over two decades to contribute via coaching, training and scouting for the company. The new role likely makes it more pivotal on AJ's side to see obvious new stars getting truly elevated.
One noteworthy subject here goes back to WWE's overall main event. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes are treated on a full tier above the rest of the roster. Young stars must be presented on an equal level to these three or fans will never view them as a top name.
#star #roster
Styles had the following to say on his podcast about being confused at WWE's logic:
"How long are we going to wait for Bron Breakker to be Heavyweight Champion? He should be next. I think that he's definitely a star right now. Why we haven't put it on him to put the rocket up his ***** and send him to the freaking moon? I don't know why we haven't done that because he is the destroyer."
The current role of Styles sees him retired from in-ring competition but active in various background roles for WWE. Styles uses his experience of well over two decades to contribute via coaching, training and scouting for the company. The new role likely makes it more pivotal on AJ's side to see obvious new stars getting truly elevated.
One noteworthy subject here goes back to WWE's overall main event. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes are treated on a full tier above the rest of the roster. Young stars must be presented on an equal level to these three or fans will never view them as a top name.
#star #roster
6 hours ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alex Bregman had a homer, two doubles and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
Bregman had sat out Sunday's game in Pittsburgh after going hitless in his previous three games. Against the Cardinals, he snapped out of an 0-for-12 slump with four hits and scored three runs in a game that was delayed an hour and 46 at the start due to rain.
Nico ****** ner also had four hits, including a two-run homer in the ninth as the Cubs banged out 14 hits in the win.
David Peterson (6-7) worked 5 2/3 innings and earned the win. The 30-year-old left-hander, who was acquired on June 25 from the New York Mets, struck out two and allowed two runs on three hits and two walks.
Matthew Liberatore (5-8) was tagged for three runs on eight hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings.
#hits #Cubs #homer
Bregman had sat out Sunday's game in Pittsburgh after going hitless in his previous three games. Against the Cardinals, he snapped out of an 0-for-12 slump with four hits and scored three runs in a game that was delayed an hour and 46 at the start due to rain.
Nico ****** ner also had four hits, including a two-run homer in the ninth as the Cubs banged out 14 hits in the win.
David Peterson (6-7) worked 5 2/3 innings and earned the win. The 30-year-old left-hander, who was acquired on June 25 from the New York Mets, struck out two and allowed two runs on three hits and two walks.
Matthew Liberatore (5-8) was tagged for three runs on eight hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings.
#hits #Cubs #homer
6 hours ago
NavajoStirling believes KhamzatChimaev is a one-dimensional fighter.
After Chimaev suffered the first loss of his professional career,the hype surrounding the former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion has dampened. Stirlingrecently called him a "one-trick pony" and wants Chimaev to move upto light heavyweight so they can fight.
While Stirling acknowledges that Chimaev would bring much attentionto the 205-pound division, the unbeaten Kiwi wants to expose how"Borz" isn't a well-rounded fighter.
"I think he's a bit of a one-trick pony," Stirling told Full SendMMA. "I would love to fight him. I want to test my theory againstsomeone like that. I would love for some bigger names to come tothe division that could bring some hype."
Chimaev was undefeated and a massive betting favorite going intohis first middleweight ***** le defense against SeanStrickland at UFC 328 this past May. However, he visibly gassed out after afailed takedown attempt in the second round and completelyabandoned his wrestling thereafter.
Strickland then out-landed Chimaev on the feet en route to amassive upset win via split decision. UFC CEO DanaWhite later claimed that Chimaev had discussed a move up tolight heavyweight in the immediate aftermath of his firstprofessional loss. However, he has since been repeatedly callingfor a rematch against Strickland.
Meanwhile, Stirling has racked up five UFC wins, with two finishes,since making his Octagon debut in 2024. He is now scheduled tofight JanBlachowicz on less than three weeks' notice at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 in Serbia.
#trick
After Chimaev suffered the first loss of his professional career,the hype surrounding the former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion has dampened. Stirlingrecently called him a "one-trick pony" and wants Chimaev to move upto light heavyweight so they can fight.
While Stirling acknowledges that Chimaev would bring much attentionto the 205-pound division, the unbeaten Kiwi wants to expose how"Borz" isn't a well-rounded fighter.
"I think he's a bit of a one-trick pony," Stirling told Full SendMMA. "I would love to fight him. I want to test my theory againstsomeone like that. I would love for some bigger names to come tothe division that could bring some hype."
Chimaev was undefeated and a massive betting favorite going intohis first middleweight ***** le defense against SeanStrickland at UFC 328 this past May. However, he visibly gassed out after afailed takedown attempt in the second round and completelyabandoned his wrestling thereafter.
Strickland then out-landed Chimaev on the feet en route to amassive upset win via split decision. UFC CEO DanaWhite later claimed that Chimaev had discussed a move up tolight heavyweight in the immediate aftermath of his firstprofessional loss. However, he has since been repeatedly callingfor a rematch against Strickland.
Meanwhile, Stirling has racked up five UFC wins, with two finishes,since making his Octagon debut in 2024. He is now scheduled tofight JanBlachowicz on less than three weeks' notice at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 in Serbia.
#trick
6 hours ago
The Cincinnati Bengals made major changes to their defense this offseason, going big with the Dexter Lawrence blockbuster trade and spending money on some solid free-agent starters.
By doing so, the Bengals acknowledged their plan to build even an average defense through the draft didn't work. Now, they believe they have a good enough defense to seize on quarterback Joe Burrow's window to get them back to the Super Bowl. Everyone knows what to expect from Burrow and the Bengals' offense, which returns all of its starters.
That means all eyes are on the defense as the Bengals open training camp on July 29. Here are the players and position battles to keep a close watch on during training camp:
The pressure is on the Bengals' 2025 first-round draft pick after a disappointing rookie season, which was doomed from the get-go when Stewart made a boneheaded decision to hold out over language in his contract. Stewart was already a risky, boom-or-bust pick that many teams passed on, because of his inability to consistently get to the quarterback in college. Now it's time to find out if the Bengals are going to get any production out of him – or whether player personnel director Duke Tobin whiffed on another defensive pick.
Stewart is a major x-factor on an overhauled defensive line, because his performance this season will determine if the Bengals have to spend more money or draft capital on edge rusher again next year. The Bengals didn't pick up defensive end Myles Murphy's fifth-year option for 2027, in part, because they want to see if Stewart can replace him.
#pick #defensive #going
By doing so, the Bengals acknowledged their plan to build even an average defense through the draft didn't work. Now, they believe they have a good enough defense to seize on quarterback Joe Burrow's window to get them back to the Super Bowl. Everyone knows what to expect from Burrow and the Bengals' offense, which returns all of its starters.
That means all eyes are on the defense as the Bengals open training camp on July 29. Here are the players and position battles to keep a close watch on during training camp:
The pressure is on the Bengals' 2025 first-round draft pick after a disappointing rookie season, which was doomed from the get-go when Stewart made a boneheaded decision to hold out over language in his contract. Stewart was already a risky, boom-or-bust pick that many teams passed on, because of his inability to consistently get to the quarterback in college. Now it's time to find out if the Bengals are going to get any production out of him – or whether player personnel director Duke Tobin whiffed on another defensive pick.
Stewart is a major x-factor on an overhauled defensive line, because his performance this season will determine if the Bengals have to spend more money or draft capital on edge rusher again next year. The Bengals didn't pick up defensive end Myles Murphy's fifth-year option for 2027, in part, because they want to see if Stewart can replace him.
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Next weekend, the Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomes the Class of 2026. This year, five NFL legends will be recognized for their accomplishments on the field as their stories become immortalized forever in Canton, Ohio. Off the field, another distinguished honoree will also be recognized. During the Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner, Sandy Grossman will become the first television director to receive the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Grossman's recognition marks a historic first for the Hall. Over a broadcasting career that spanned more than five decades, he directed coverage of a record 10 Super Bowls, 18 NBA Finals, five Stanley Cup Finals and multiple Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies.
Grossman retired in 2012 and passed away in 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida, at the age of 78. Earlier this year, his son, Dean Grossman, received the call informing him that his father would finally receive one of football's highest honors.
"I got a text from Rich [Desrosiers] at the Hall asking if I was available to speak in about an hour. So, he called me along with Joe [Hawkins] and Jim [Porter]. I told them I had never been to the Hall of Fame before, and they told me I'm going to get on a plane this year because my father will be winning the Pete Rozelle Award," said Grossman. "It was very emotional. I hung up and started to cry."
Earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is one of the most difficult accomplishments in football, whether as a player or broadcaster. The selection process for the Pete Rozelle Award is equally demanding. Candidates require an extensive case for consideration, and only one recipient earns the reward each year.
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Grossman's recognition marks a historic first for the Hall. Over a broadcasting career that spanned more than five decades, he directed coverage of a record 10 Super Bowls, 18 NBA Finals, five Stanley Cup Finals and multiple Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies.
Grossman retired in 2012 and passed away in 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida, at the age of 78. Earlier this year, his son, Dean Grossman, received the call informing him that his father would finally receive one of football's highest honors.
"I got a text from Rich [Desrosiers] at the Hall asking if I was available to speak in about an hour. So, he called me along with Joe [Hawkins] and Jim [Porter]. I told them I had never been to the Hall of Fame before, and they told me I'm going to get on a plane this year because my father will be winning the Pete Rozelle Award," said Grossman. "It was very emotional. I hung up and started to cry."
Earning a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is one of the most difficult accomplishments in football, whether as a player or broadcaster. The selection process for the Pete Rozelle Award is equally demanding. Candidates require an extensive case for consideration, and only one recipient earns the reward each year.
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