2 hours ago
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Are you over the World Cup yet?
If you're not English, have you stopped laughing now?
In my last article for this website, thinking about our champions' parade, I wondered what the country might look like if England could, you know, win the World Cup.
Of course, we never got to find out, as Thomas Tuchel and his players undertook a collective soiling of the sheets in their semi-final against Argentina, the nature of which must have made even Gareth Southgate shudder.
#hales #getty #tuchel
Are you over the World Cup yet?
If you're not English, have you stopped laughing now?
In my last article for this website, thinking about our champions' parade, I wondered what the country might look like if England could, you know, win the World Cup.
Of course, we never got to find out, as Thomas Tuchel and his players undertook a collective soiling of the sheets in their semi-final against Argentina, the nature of which must have made even Gareth Southgate shudder.
#hales #getty #tuchel
4 days ago
After three straight series against the Senior Circuit, the Yankees welcome the Mariners to the East Coast. The Bombers had an off day on Monday after dropping the series finale against the National League East-leading Atlanta Braves. The Yankees continue to hold serve as they wait for reinforcements to arrive, posting a 5-5 mark over their last 10 games, including an even 3-3 record thus far on the homestand.
The Mariners dock in New York after being swept at home by the pesky and, at this point, must-be-declared-legit Tampa Bay Rays. Seattle's season has not gone according to plan, as star catcher Cal Raleigh has struggled and the club enters play Tuesday sitting at 56-63. The Mariners have dropped four straight and are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.
This series features two night games before Thursday's getaway game, currently scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let's dive into which Mariners will be manning the harpoons and which Yankees white whales will be hoping to avoid the trident.
Tuesday: Ryan Weathers vs. Bryan Woo (7:05 pm ET)
Weathers has had a bit of an up-and-down first season in the Bronx. After opening the year looking solid, the month of June was not kind to the left-hander. However, since the calendar flipped to July, Weathers has found his footing again. Weathers currently has a 5-7 record, 3.79 ERA, and a 1.22 WHIP for the season.
#season #east #tuesday
The Mariners dock in New York after being swept at home by the pesky and, at this point, must-be-declared-legit Tampa Bay Rays. Seattle's season has not gone according to plan, as star catcher Cal Raleigh has struggled and the club enters play Tuesday sitting at 56-63. The Mariners have dropped four straight and are just 3-7 over their last 10 games.
This series features two night games before Thursday's getaway game, currently scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let's dive into which Mariners will be manning the harpoons and which Yankees white whales will be hoping to avoid the trident.
Tuesday: Ryan Weathers vs. Bryan Woo (7:05 pm ET)
Weathers has had a bit of an up-and-down first season in the Bronx. After opening the year looking solid, the month of June was not kind to the left-hander. However, since the calendar flipped to July, Weathers has found his footing again. Weathers currently has a 5-7 record, 3.79 ERA, and a 1.22 WHIP for the season.
#season #east #tuesday
6 days ago
Colombo: Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten was a keen observer at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground on Sunday as India continued their preparations for the upcoming two-Test series, with the former India coach getting a close look at the visitors during their final warm-up game.
Kirsten, who guided India to the 2011 ODI World Cup ****** le, was spotted at the venue during the warm-up fixture between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI. The South African also exchanged a few words with India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar near the boundary ropes before turning his attention back towards the visitors' preparations.
The warm-up match has now entered its final phase, with Sri Lanka Cricket XI declaring their second innings at 200/6 to set India a target of 207 runs. India had earlier declared on 357/6 after Sri Lanka Cricket XI posted 363/8 in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 was the standout performance for India, while Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar also spent valuable time in the middle.
The final chase will give India's batters another opportunity to adapt to Sri Lankan conditions before the Test series, while the hosts will be keen to put pressure on a visiting side that is still working out its combinations.
For Kirsten, Sunday's visit offered an opportunity to ****** s an Indian side he knows extremely well from his successful stint as head coach between 2008 and 2011. His current ****** ignment, however, is to prepare Sri Lanka for a challenging two-Test World Test Championship series against India. Sri Lanka Cricket appointed him with a long-term mandate that includes building the team towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, followed by the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
One of the biggest selection talking points heading into the series has been India's No. 3 position. Sai Sudharsan, who was initially included in India's Test squad subject to fitness, has now been ruled out of the series with a toe injury. That has opened the door further for Devdutt Padikkal, whose unbeaten 142 in the warm-up has strengthened his case for a place in the playing XI.
As TimesofIndia.com reported earlier also identified Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan as potential contenders to replace Sudharsan in the squad, although an official replacement had not been confirmed.
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#series #World #coach
Kirsten, who guided India to the 2011 ODI World Cup ****** le, was spotted at the venue during the warm-up fixture between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI. The South African also exchanged a few words with India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar near the boundary ropes before turning his attention back towards the visitors' preparations.
The warm-up match has now entered its final phase, with Sri Lanka Cricket XI declaring their second innings at 200/6 to set India a target of 207 runs. India had earlier declared on 357/6 after Sri Lanka Cricket XI posted 363/8 in their first innings. Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 was the standout performance for India, while Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar also spent valuable time in the middle.
The final chase will give India's batters another opportunity to adapt to Sri Lankan conditions before the Test series, while the hosts will be keen to put pressure on a visiting side that is still working out its combinations.
For Kirsten, Sunday's visit offered an opportunity to ****** s an Indian side he knows extremely well from his successful stint as head coach between 2008 and 2011. His current ****** ignment, however, is to prepare Sri Lanka for a challenging two-Test World Test Championship series against India. Sri Lanka Cricket appointed him with a long-term mandate that includes building the team towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, followed by the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
One of the biggest selection talking points heading into the series has been India's No. 3 position. Sai Sudharsan, who was initially included in India's Test squad subject to fitness, has now been ruled out of the series with a toe injury. That has opened the door further for Devdutt Padikkal, whose unbeaten 142 in the warm-up has strengthened his case for a place in the playing XI.
As TimesofIndia.com reported earlier also identified Shaik Rasheed and Sarfaraz Khan as potential contenders to replace Sudharsan in the squad, although an official replacement had not been confirmed.
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#series #World #coach
7 days ago
One anonymous NBA GM has made a worrisome prediction about LeBron James.
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers was an unexpected move, to say the least.
However, James did sacrifice a lot of money to make this possible as he signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
It's obvious that James has made the decision to have a shot at winning another NBA ******* le or two before retirement.
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images
#lebron #however
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers was an unexpected move, to say the least.
However, James did sacrifice a lot of money to make this possible as he signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers.
It's obvious that James has made the decision to have a shot at winning another NBA ******* le or two before retirement.
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images
#lebron #however
13 days ago
The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League got underway on July 17, with defending champions Jaffna Kings facing Galle Gallants at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo in a repeat of the 2024 final.
Five franchises are competing across 24 matches at four venues, running through to the final at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings began as favourites, having won four of the previous five editions.
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Jaffna Kings
#final #premier #july
Five franchises are competing across 24 matches at four venues, running through to the final at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings began as favourites, having won four of the previous five editions.
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The following five teams feature in LPL 2026:
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#final #premier #july
19 days ago
Argentina's massive shale oil and gas boom is going from strength to strength. The economically crisis-prone South American country yet again reported record monthly oil and natural gas production for May 2026. This couldn't come at a better time for Argentina and South America. Rising global geopolitical risks, notably due to war in the Middle East, and domestic economic hazards hold the potential to derail the significant economic gains Argentina has made over the last two years.
Ministry of Economy data shows May 2026 oil production hit an all-time high of 887,227 barrels per day. This represents a 0.6% increase month over month and is an impressive 19% greater than the same period a year earlier. Natural gas output also rose to 5.5 billion cubic feet per day, which was just shy of the record 5.7 billion cubic feet daily reported for July 2025. Indeed, May 2026 natural gas production was 5.4% greater than a month prior and a stunning 11% higher year over year.
It is the massive shale boom underway in the 8.6-million-acre Vaca Muerta formation that is responsible for this solid production growth. For May 2026, shale oil comprised 70.6% of Argentina's total oil production, while shale gas made up 69.8% of total output. Those ratios are at record highs for shale oil and gas as a proportion of Argentina's total hydrocarbon output. This is a game changer for Argentina, which recently overtook Colombia to cement its place as South America's fourth largest oil producer.
The Vaca Muerta shale formation, which is regularly compared to the Eagle Ford shale, is in the early stages of development. Drillers in the formation are still in that phase of deciding where the core producing areas are located. The Vaca Muerta is regarded as one of the most promising unconventional oil and gas plays globally, containing an estimated 16 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 308 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas resources. This all points to tremendous future unconventional hydrocarbon production growth for Argentina.
Many of the Vaca Muerta shale formation's characteristics are superior to U.S. shales, even the prolific Permian, which is the largest oil-producing basin in the United States. The formation's shale is significantly thicker than the Permian, with it estimated to be at least double the width, allowing for more horizontal landings per pad and more frac stages per well. The Vaca Muerta's organic content exceeds that found in most U.S. shale plays, while its reservoir pressure is significantly higher.
#record
Ministry of Economy data shows May 2026 oil production hit an all-time high of 887,227 barrels per day. This represents a 0.6% increase month over month and is an impressive 19% greater than the same period a year earlier. Natural gas output also rose to 5.5 billion cubic feet per day, which was just shy of the record 5.7 billion cubic feet daily reported for July 2025. Indeed, May 2026 natural gas production was 5.4% greater than a month prior and a stunning 11% higher year over year.
It is the massive shale boom underway in the 8.6-million-acre Vaca Muerta formation that is responsible for this solid production growth. For May 2026, shale oil comprised 70.6% of Argentina's total oil production, while shale gas made up 69.8% of total output. Those ratios are at record highs for shale oil and gas as a proportion of Argentina's total hydrocarbon output. This is a game changer for Argentina, which recently overtook Colombia to cement its place as South America's fourth largest oil producer.
The Vaca Muerta shale formation, which is regularly compared to the Eagle Ford shale, is in the early stages of development. Drillers in the formation are still in that phase of deciding where the core producing areas are located. The Vaca Muerta is regarded as one of the most promising unconventional oil and gas plays globally, containing an estimated 16 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 308 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas resources. This all points to tremendous future unconventional hydrocarbon production growth for Argentina.
Many of the Vaca Muerta shale formation's characteristics are superior to U.S. shales, even the prolific Permian, which is the largest oil-producing basin in the United States. The formation's shale is significantly thicker than the Permian, with it estimated to be at least double the width, allowing for more horizontal landings per pad and more frac stages per well. The Vaca Muerta's organic content exceeds that found in most U.S. shale plays, while its reservoir pressure is significantly higher.
#record
23 days ago
Hyperliquid (HYPE) has gone down by 7% today and has accumulated a 15% drop in the past 7 days after a handful of whales reportedly cashed out on their early HYPE bets.
Yesterday, the crypto ****** ytics firm Lookonchain revealed that Multicoin Capital transferred nearly 400,000 HYPE tokens to Coinbase Prime and requested to unstake almost 212,000 tokens less than a month after they published a bullish report on this cryptocurrency.
In a piece ****** led "Hyperliquid (HYPE) ****** ysis & Valuation," Multicoin stated that "Hyperliquid's trajectory looks eerily similar to Binance's early years."
They also set forth a long-term target of $319 for the token, claiming that, at $63, it was currently trading at 36 times its trailing twelve months (TTM) earnings. They projected $8 billion in annual profits by 2028, which, at a 20x price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, results in a potential 5x gain.
However, this recent move to cash out of Hyperliquid's short-term gains has raised eyebrows about the firm's motivations to publish this report among the crypto community.
#hype #hyperliquid #multicoin #early
Yesterday, the crypto ****** ytics firm Lookonchain revealed that Multicoin Capital transferred nearly 400,000 HYPE tokens to Coinbase Prime and requested to unstake almost 212,000 tokens less than a month after they published a bullish report on this cryptocurrency.
In a piece ****** led "Hyperliquid (HYPE) ****** ysis & Valuation," Multicoin stated that "Hyperliquid's trajectory looks eerily similar to Binance's early years."
They also set forth a long-term target of $319 for the token, claiming that, at $63, it was currently trading at 36 times its trailing twelve months (TTM) earnings. They projected $8 billion in annual profits by 2028, which, at a 20x price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, results in a potential 5x gain.
However, this recent move to cash out of Hyperliquid's short-term gains has raised eyebrows about the firm's motivations to publish this report among the crypto community.
#hype #hyperliquid #multicoin #early
24 days ago
How hard do you have to ram a fish to make it explode? Ask an orca.
Barreling into large, heavy fish with enough force to blast them into instant chum is a previously unknown collaborative feeding strategy among orcas, scientifically called Orcinus orca, also known as killer whales.
But in 2024 and 2025, divers captured underwater video of two such events in the Mexican Pacific Ocean and in the Gulf of California. The footage suggests that the brutal body slamming may be in service of a meal — or perhaps a form of play for the orcas, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Ethology.
"I filmed the first event several years ago and couldn't believe what I was witnessing," said lead study author Kathryn Ayres, a research scientist for the marine conservation nonprofit Beneath the Waves and the first to capture orcas' high-speed ramming on video.
Ayres studies sharks but observing orcas that preyed on sharks in the Gulf of California sparked her interest in killer whale behavior. She filmed the encounter on July 29, 2024, while diving as an ocean safari tour guide with the group Latitude Encounters, near the coast of San José del Cabo in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
#orca #killer #filmed
Barreling into large, heavy fish with enough force to blast them into instant chum is a previously unknown collaborative feeding strategy among orcas, scientifically called Orcinus orca, also known as killer whales.
But in 2024 and 2025, divers captured underwater video of two such events in the Mexican Pacific Ocean and in the Gulf of California. The footage suggests that the brutal body slamming may be in service of a meal — or perhaps a form of play for the orcas, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Ethology.
"I filmed the first event several years ago and couldn't believe what I was witnessing," said lead study author Kathryn Ayres, a research scientist for the marine conservation nonprofit Beneath the Waves and the first to capture orcas' high-speed ramming on video.
Ayres studies sharks but observing orcas that preyed on sharks in the Gulf of California sparked her interest in killer whale behavior. She filmed the encounter on July 29, 2024, while diving as an ocean safari tour guide with the group Latitude Encounters, near the coast of San José del Cabo in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
#orca #killer #filmed
24 days ago
The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League got underway on July 17, with defending champions Jaffna Kings facing Galle Gallants at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo in a repeat of the 2024 final.
Five franchises are competing across 24 matches at four venues, running through to the final at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings began as favourites, having won four of the previous five editions.
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Five franchises are competing across 24 matches at four venues, running through to the final at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 8. Jaffna Kings began as favourites, having won four of the previous five editions.
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The following five teams feature in LPL 2026:
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24 days ago
Four beluga whales were welcomed into their new home Chicago's Shedd Aquarium on Tuesday after they were rescued from a failed aquatic park in Canada. They're just a few of the 30 whales that were left behind when Marineland closed last year. The other whales are headed to facilities in Atlanta, San Antonio and San Diego.
#whales #four #they 're
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24 days ago
Relocations for the first of dozens of beluga whales that remained at the now-shuttered Marineland Canada have begun, according to the aquariums **** isting in the rescue.
Marineland Canada, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024 in the wake of controversy and allegations of animal abuse, CBC reported. Thirty beluga whales remained at the facility -- their care funded by donations. But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals.
MORE: Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
On Monday, six of the beluga whales began their journey to their new home, according to several **** ociation of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited aquariums that are collaborating in the rescue.
Veterinarians **** sed the belugas' fitness for travel before they were loaded into specialized cold-water containers and transported by truck and plane, the aquariums said. The belugas, ranging in age from 6 to about 40, have been receiving "top-notch care" and are all in great condition, Eric Otjen, vice president of zoological operations at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
#aquariums #whales #remained #rescue
Marineland Canada, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024 in the wake of controversy and allegations of animal abuse, CBC reported. Thirty beluga whales remained at the facility -- their care funded by donations. But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals.
MORE: Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
On Monday, six of the beluga whales began their journey to their new home, according to several **** ociation of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited aquariums that are collaborating in the rescue.
Veterinarians **** sed the belugas' fitness for travel before they were loaded into specialized cold-water containers and transported by truck and plane, the aquariums said. The belugas, ranging in age from 6 to about 40, have been receiving "top-notch care" and are all in great condition, Eric Otjen, vice president of zoological operations at SeaWorld San Diego, told ABC News.
#aquariums #whales #remained #rescue
1 month ago
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Billionaire D.E. Shaw.
Social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been in the news lately due to its reported decision to sell excess computing capacity. The reports come as discussions and debates about its spending, despite not having an established cloud computing business is rampant. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)'s shares are down by 13% over the past year and by 2.9% year-to-date. The firm is also under fire due to the purportedly addictive nature of its social media platforms. On June 30th, a California judge rejected the firm's application to dismiss a lawsuit filed by state attorneys accusing Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of designing platforms to be addictive to teenagers.
Photo by Timothy Hales Bennett on Unsplash
Cantor Fitzgerald discussed the shares on July 6th. It reiterated a Buy rating and a $750 share price target on Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)'s shares. Amidst its aggressive focus on artificial intelligence, a media report in July suggested that the firm's CEO was unhappy about the pace of progress of agentic artificial intelligence.
While we acknowledge the risk and potential of META as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than META and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
Social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been in the news lately due to its reported decision to sell excess computing capacity. The reports come as discussions and debates about its spending, despite not having an established cloud computing business is rampant. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)'s shares are down by 13% over the past year and by 2.9% year-to-date. The firm is also under fire due to the purportedly addictive nature of its social media platforms. On June 30th, a California judge rejected the firm's application to dismiss a lawsuit filed by state attorneys accusing Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of designing platforms to be addictive to teenagers.
Photo by Timothy Hales Bennett on Unsplash
Cantor Fitzgerald discussed the shares on July 6th. It reiterated a Buy rating and a $750 share price target on Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)'s shares. Amidst its aggressive focus on artificial intelligence, a media report in July suggested that the firm's CEO was unhappy about the pace of progress of agentic artificial intelligence.
While we acknowledge the risk and potential of META as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than META and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
1 month ago
Real Madrid’s transfer plans appear to have taken a decisive turn despite Rodri’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to Jose Felix Diaz, as relayed by Defensa Central, the Spanish midfielder’s displays on the international stage have done little to alter the club’s long-term strategy.
For months, Rodri has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting the Manchester City midfielder would welcome the opportunity to return to the Spanish capital.
However, despite renewed speculation following his impressive World Cup campaign, those within Santiago Bernabeu remain unconvinced that a deal is either necessary or likely.
Real Madrid will not move for Rodri. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
According to Jose Felix Diaz, as relayed by Defensa Central, the Spanish midfielder’s displays on the international stage have done little to alter the club’s long-term strategy.
For months, Rodri has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting the Manchester City midfielder would welcome the opportunity to return to the Spanish capital.
However, despite renewed speculation following his impressive World Cup campaign, those within Santiago Bernabeu remain unconvinced that a deal is either necessary or likely.
Real Madrid will not move for Rodri. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
1 month ago
Real Madrid injury news is focused on Thibaut Courtois after the Belgian goalkeeper returned to Valdebebas following Belgium’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Alvaro Esteban.
The journalist reports that while the experienced shot-stopper has now rejoined the club, how serious Thibaut Courtois’ injury is remains unknown until Real Madrid complete a full medical ******* sment.
The aforementioned information comes after Courtois suffered an injury during Belgium’s 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain.
The goalkeeper went down holding the upper outside of his left thigh before being forced off, bringing an abrupt end to both his evening and Belgium’s hopes of progressing further in the tournament.
Courtois left the field in tears. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The journalist reports that while the experienced shot-stopper has now rejoined the club, how serious Thibaut Courtois’ injury is remains unknown until Real Madrid complete a full medical ******* sment.
The aforementioned information comes after Courtois suffered an injury during Belgium’s 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain.
The goalkeeper went down holding the upper outside of his left thigh before being forced off, bringing an abrupt end to both his evening and Belgium’s hopes of progressing further in the tournament.
Courtois left the field in tears. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
1 month ago
Lautaro Martinez struck in the 121st minute to help Argentina on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-final in the early hours of Sunday morning, but some feel that the Inter skipper was fortunate to avoid a second yellow and a suspension for the upcoming last-four tie with England. Here's why El Toro escaped punishment.
Lautaro was initially named on the substitutes' bench for Argentina's eventual 3-1 quarter-final win against Switzerland in Kansas City, but emerged off the bench in the 84th minute and contributed his nation's third goal of the night in the 121st minute of the tie to put the game beyond any doubt.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 11: Lautaro Martinez #22 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Lautaro was on a booking at the time of his goal, and some eagle-eyed fans believe that he should have been shown a second yellow and sent off for his celebrations. Had that been the case, the Inter striker would have been suspended for the World Cup semi-final against England coming up on Wednesday night.
That is because Lautaro jumped over the advertising ****** dings and went right up to the Argentina supporters behind the goal while celebrating his 121st-minute settler.
Lautaro was initially named on the substitutes' bench for Argentina's eventual 3-1 quarter-final win against Switzerland in Kansas City, but emerged off the bench in the 84th minute and contributed his nation's third goal of the night in the 121st minute of the tie to put the game beyond any doubt.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 11: Lautaro Martinez #22 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Lautaro was on a booking at the time of his goal, and some eagle-eyed fans believe that he should have been shown a second yellow and sent off for his celebrations. Had that been the case, the Inter striker would have been suspended for the World Cup semi-final against England coming up on Wednesday night.
That is because Lautaro jumped over the advertising ****** dings and went right up to the Argentina supporters behind the goal while celebrating his 121st-minute settler.
1 month ago
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the schedule for India's two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with both matches set to be played in August as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle from August 15 to 19. The second Test will take place at the Singhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
The series will be India's first Test tour of Sri Lanka since 2017. On that tour, India, led by Virat Kohli, won the three-match series 3-0.
The upcoming two-Test contest will also be India's first ******* ignment in Sri Lanka in the current World Test Championship cycle. Both teams will be looking to begin their campaign with valuable points in the 2025-27 WTC standings.
India, who have made two finals but never won the WTC ******* le, are currently fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are sixth.
India will also tour New Zealand this year for a two-match Test series in November-December.
India had begun the Shubman Gill captaincy era with a commendable 2-2 draw in England before winning the home series against the West Indies.
However, the mighty hosts were whitewashed by South Africa at home last year, raising serious questions over the batters' ability to play spin.
The Sri Lankan spinners in their own backyard will provide another stiff challenge to the Indian batters.
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The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle from August 15 to 19. The second Test will take place at the Singhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
The series will be India's first Test tour of Sri Lanka since 2017. On that tour, India, led by Virat Kohli, won the three-match series 3-0.
The upcoming two-Test contest will also be India's first ******* ignment in Sri Lanka in the current World Test Championship cycle. Both teams will be looking to begin their campaign with valuable points in the 2025-27 WTC standings.
India, who have made two finals but never won the WTC ******* le, are currently fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are sixth.
India will also tour New Zealand this year for a two-match Test series in November-December.
India had begun the Shubman Gill captaincy era with a commendable 2-2 draw in England before winning the home series against the West Indies.
However, the mighty hosts were whitewashed by South Africa at home last year, raising serious questions over the batters' ability to play spin.
The Sri Lankan spinners in their own backyard will provide another stiff challenge to the Indian batters.
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2 months ago
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In this episode of the K League United Podcast, the fourth in our series of World Cup specials, Paul, Matt, and Nathan look back at South Korea's 1-0 loss to Mexico and run the rule over where it went wrong and what it all means for the Taeguk Warriors.
Attention then turns to South Africa. What changes should Hong Myung-bo make? Should he drop Son Heung-min?
We also hear from African football expert and journalist Ali Howorth to get the lowdown on Bafana Bafana.
Plus, the Back Post looks at the media reaction and coverage of the loss to Mexico, and there's good news in TNT FC Corner!
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, the fourth in our series of World Cup specials, Paul, Matt, and Nathan look back at South Korea's 1-0 loss to Mexico and run the rule over where it went wrong and what it all means for the Taeguk Warriors.
Attention then turns to South Africa. What changes should Hong Myung-bo make? Should he drop Son Heung-min?
We also hear from African football expert and journalist Ali Howorth to get the lowdown on Bafana Bafana.
Plus, the Back Post looks at the media reaction and coverage of the loss to Mexico, and there's good news in TNT FC Corner!
2 months ago
Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has overtaken compatriot Chris Gayle as the record run-scorer in T20 cricket.
Pollard, 39, moved to 14,583 runs with a century for MI New York in Major League Cricket, climbing above Gayle's tally of 14,562.
The right-hander scored 1,569 runs in T20 internationals, with the rest coming in List A T20s around the world in domestic and franchise cricket.
Gayle, who last played a competitive T20 in 2022, had led the standings since March 2014.
It is a record that could change hands numerous times in the coming months with former England opener Alex Hales sitting 134 runs behind in third and Jos ******* ler in fourth and 212 runs behind.
Pollard, 39, moved to 14,583 runs with a century for MI New York in Major League Cricket, climbing above Gayle's tally of 14,562.
The right-hander scored 1,569 runs in T20 internationals, with the rest coming in List A T20s around the world in domestic and franchise cricket.
Gayle, who last played a competitive T20 in 2022, had led the standings since March 2014.
It is a record that could change hands numerous times in the coming months with former England opener Alex Hales sitting 134 runs behind in third and Jos ******* ler in fourth and 212 runs behind.
2 months ago
As Congress debates new regulations around artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, lawmakers' stock portfolios have surged in recent years toward investments in these sectors.
A tracker of the top 50 lawmaker holdings from the financial data platform Unusual Whales shows over $270 million invested directly in top tech stocks, with tens of millions more invested indirectly through market-tracking funds.
It is a level of consolidation that mirrors trends seen in the larger market, with tech far and away the favored sector among lawmakers: 7 of the 8 most popular individual stocks seen in the data are technology companies.
Nvidia (NVDA) is a bipartisan favorite, with about $43 million in lawmakers' accounts. Other tech giants, including Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), and Microsoft (MSFT), also have tens of millions of dollars each in investment.
This represents a significant shift from recent years, when the proportion of tech holdings was much lower and was primarily seen in Democrats' portfolios.
A tracker of the top 50 lawmaker holdings from the financial data platform Unusual Whales shows over $270 million invested directly in top tech stocks, with tens of millions more invested indirectly through market-tracking funds.
It is a level of consolidation that mirrors trends seen in the larger market, with tech far and away the favored sector among lawmakers: 7 of the 8 most popular individual stocks seen in the data are technology companies.
Nvidia (NVDA) is a bipartisan favorite, with about $43 million in lawmakers' accounts. Other tech giants, including Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), and Microsoft (MSFT), also have tens of millions of dollars each in investment.
This represents a significant shift from recent years, when the proportion of tech holdings was much lower and was primarily seen in Democrats' portfolios.
4 months ago
Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear?
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When did the megalodon shark go extinct, and why? – Landon, age 10
Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago.
As you stand on an ancient shoreline, you see several small whales in the distance, gliding along the surface of an ancient sea.
Suddenly, and without warning, an enormous creature erupts out of the depths.
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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsustheconversation.com.
When did the megalodon shark go extinct, and why? – Landon, age 10
Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago.
As you stand on an ancient shoreline, you see several small whales in the distance, gliding along the surface of an ancient sea.
Suddenly, and without warning, an enormous creature erupts out of the depths.
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6 months ago
Older Humpbacks Prove Better at Wooing Mates
As humpback whale populations recover, researchers are gaining a richer understanding of these wondrous creatures. A new study suggests it may take years for humpbacks to learn how to successfully serenade a mate.
Before being decimated by whaling a century ago, there were around 120,000 humpbacks globally, but over decades their numbers were reduced by as much as 95 percent. Since countries agreed to ban commercial whaling in 1986, humpback whales have been rebounding and have nearly recovered in some regions.
For a new study, researchers foll
As humpback whale populations recover, researchers are gaining a richer understanding of these wondrous creatures. A new study suggests it may take years for humpbacks to learn how to successfully serenade a mate.
Before being decimated by whaling a century ago, there were around 120,000 humpbacks globally, but over decades their numbers were reduced by as much as 95 percent. Since countries agreed to ban commercial whaling in 1986, humpback whales have been rebounding and have nearly recovered in some regions.
For a new study, researchers foll
6 months ago
Bitcoin’s ’Oldest’ 2009 Whale Sells $1.24B BTC as Price Falls Below $65,000 — Wh...
Key Takeaways
One of Bitcoin’s earliest and largest holders has reportedly sold $1.24 billion in BTC.
Santiment data shows wallets holding 10–10,000 BTC now control a nine-month low 68.04%.
Bitcoin’s decline below $65,000 and continued distribution by whales have deepened concerns.
One of Bitcoin’s earliest and largest holders has liquidated his entire stake, according to online reports.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
Key Takeaways
One of Bitcoin’s earliest and largest holders has reportedly sold $1.24 billion in BTC.
Santiment data shows wallets holding 10–10,000 BTC now control a nine-month low 68.04%.
Bitcoin’s decline below $65,000 and continued distribution by whales have deepened concerns.
One of Bitcoin’s earliest and largest holders has liquidated his entire stake, according to online reports.
https://finance.yahoo.com/...
6 months ago
Bitcoin Whales Rebuild Reserves With 236K BTC in 90-days
Despite the sharp multi-month market downtrend, Bitcoin whales added 236,000 BTC since December 2025, with order size data showing large players building new positions.
COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED
Large Bitcoin
BTC
$68,035
holders have steadily increased their holdings in recent months, with the total balance climbing back to levels last seen before the October 10, 2025, market crash.
At the same time, crypto exchange data shows whale-related outflows averaging 3.5% of exchange-held BTC over a 30-day rolling period, the hi
Despite the sharp multi-month market downtrend, Bitcoin whales added 236,000 BTC since December 2025, with order size data showing large players building new positions.
COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED
Large Bitcoin
BTC
$68,035
holders have steadily increased their holdings in recent months, with the total balance climbing back to levels last seen before the October 10, 2025, market crash.
At the same time, crypto exchange data shows whale-related outflows averaging 3.5% of exchange-held BTC over a 30-day rolling period, the hi
8 months ago
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down $40,000 from its peak at the start of October.
According to new ******* ysis it wasn’t retail traders or overleveraged longs that did the damage—it was whales who bought around the $126,000 all-time high and panic-sold into $84,000.
Large holders who bought near the top were forced to realize massive losses, creating sustained selling pressure that knocked Bitcoin down 32%.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down $40,000 from its peak at the start of October.
According to new ******* ysis it wasn’t retail traders or overleveraged longs that did the damage—it was whales who bought around the $126,000 all-time high and panic-sold into $84,000.
Large holders who bought near the top were forced to realize massive losses, creating sustained selling pressure that knocked Bitcoin down 32%.
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https://finance.yahoo.com/...
8 months ago
Bitcoin price weakness continues to persist as every bounce in recent weeks is met with instant selling pressure. As BTC is flirting with $87,000, on-chain data shows that total wallet addresses across sharks and whales are on a decline. This, coupled with Bitcoin ETF outflows, demonstrates that the overall sentiment is turning bearish.
Crypto market ***** yst Tracer has warned that Bitcoin may be repeating a price pattern similar to the 2021 cycle. In a recent post, the ***** yst pointed to a structure marked by a double top, followed by a sharp sell-off.
The image above also shows signs of
Crypto market ***** yst Tracer has warned that Bitcoin may be repeating a price pattern similar to the 2021 cycle. In a recent post, the ***** yst pointed to a structure marked by a double top, followed by a sharp sell-off.
The image above also shows signs of
8 months ago
Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.
Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France.
When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong that no creature can skip it altogether, even when it's highly inconvenient.
Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways —
Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France.
When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong that no creature can skip it altogether, even when it's highly inconvenient.
Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways —
8 months ago
Bitcoin held just under $92,000 on Friday as traders weighed a heavy mix of labour data, central bank bets and choppy equity markets in Asia, Europe and the US.
Akshat Siddhant, lead quant ****** yst at Mudrex, said the crypto market continues to display strong resilience.
“Renewed whale accumulation is supporting the trend, as ETH whales have added over 450,000 ETH since mid-November, with BTC whales showing similar activity.”
“Even with the US labour market displaying solid strength, the odds for a rate cut this month stand at 93%, contributing to the buying pressure. A clear move above $
Akshat Siddhant, lead quant ****** yst at Mudrex, said the crypto market continues to display strong resilience.
“Renewed whale accumulation is supporting the trend, as ETH whales have added over 450,000 ETH since mid-November, with BTC whales showing similar activity.”
“Even with the US labour market displaying solid strength, the odds for a rate cut this month stand at 93%, contributing to the buying pressure. A clear move above $
8 months ago
Surf Cam Captures Possible UFO Sighting in SoCal (Video)
With hundreds of cameras live-streaming continuously all across the globe – primarily, of course, to check surf conditions – Surfline has a godlike network of eyeballs.
And occasionally, it’s not just the waves that Surfline’s cams capture. The cameras have recorded (and ****** isted in solving) crimes; they’ve caught sharks breaching at popular surf spots like Lower Trestles; and dead whales slowly and sadly washing ashore.
But this next clip may just be the biggest in terms of strange phenomena, outside the realm of surfing, as ca
With hundreds of cameras live-streaming continuously all across the globe – primarily, of course, to check surf conditions – Surfline has a godlike network of eyeballs.
And occasionally, it’s not just the waves that Surfline’s cams capture. The cameras have recorded (and ****** isted in solving) crimes; they’ve caught sharks breaching at popular surf spots like Lower Trestles; and dead whales slowly and sadly washing ashore.
But this next clip may just be the biggest in terms of strange phenomena, outside the realm of surfing, as ca
9 months ago
Kazakhstan’s central bank has signaled plans to place up to $300 million into crypto and crypto-linked ***** ets, a move that...
比特幣在經歷數次劇烈震盪後，於當前價格區間呈現出越來越多的建構性跡象。若把視野拉到 2026 年，市場正有兩股力量同步推高 BTC 再攻 10 萬美元的機率：一是以巨鯨（ whales ）為代表的長期...
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from $92,000. BTC is down over 5% and the bulls are struggling to keep...
https://www.newsbtc.com/ne...
比特幣在經歷數次劇烈震盪後，於當前價格區間呈現出越來越多的建構性跡象。若把視野拉到 2026 年，市場正有兩股力量同步推高 BTC 再攻 10 萬美元的機率：一是以巨鯨（ whales ）為代表的長期...
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from $92,000. BTC is down over 5% and the bulls are struggling to keep...
https://www.newsbtc.com/ne...
9 months ago
Recent data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin has seen a surge in whale inflows to Binance, reaching $7.5B sent to the centralized exchange over the past 30 days, the highest level ever recorded in a calendar year.
CryptoQuant ***** yst Maartunn said the current spike in whale inflows is similar to patterns seen in March 2025, when Bitcoin moved from around $102K to the low $70K range.
“In those situations, whales typically send funds to exchanges either to take profit or to manage risk when the market weakens. With the 30-day inflow measure still climbing, the data does not yet suggest th
CryptoQuant ***** yst Maartunn said the current spike in whale inflows is similar to patterns seen in March 2025, when Bitcoin moved from around $102K to the low $70K range.
“In those situations, whales typically send funds to exchanges either to take profit or to manage risk when the market weakens. With the 30-day inflow measure still climbing, the data does not yet suggest th
