Texas A&M's season opener vs. Missouri State kicks off on Saturday night, and after a productive preseason, coach Mike Elko, entering Year 3 at the helm after leading the Aggies to the College Football Playoff last season, is confident that his revamped roster is ready for battle, facing the new nine-game SEC schedule that features road tests vs. LSU, Missouri, Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Last week, Mike Elko's first in-season press conference revealed that a pair of redshirt freshmen will miss the season due to injury: running back Tiger Riden and defensive tackle Chace Sims were set to compete for reserve roles but will now have to wait until the 2027 offseason to compete for rotational roles.
Combined with former five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles and former four-star OL Nelson McGuire departing the program for unknown reasons, Elko's various media appearances on Wednesday did not include any new injury updates, which is obviously great news for the Aggies, who will heavily rely on their depth at every position to get through the nine-game conference schedule.
Most importantly, senior linebacker Daymion Sanford is on track to make his debut after suffering a lower-body injury to his fibula during the Maroon & White Game, as Elko stated that Sanford remains a "game-time decision" but is on track to play vs. Missouri State.
"Right now, yes. Probably still a little bit of a game-time decision. To ask me right now, I anticipate him being out there," Elko told TexAgs about Sanford on Monday.

#injury

During the August 31 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer addressed shifting market dynamics, highlighting how the fallout from heavily crowded hedge fund positions was finally unwinding. Turning his attention to a heavily shorted stock on Wall Street, Cramer pointed to Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) and explained why skeptics were forced to rethink their thesis. He stated:
Now, I don't want to say that Situational Awareness, again that's the hedge fund, has disappeared. The fund still has some ******* ets. Still, the fallout from its collapse does finally seem to be unwinding. Still, when you look at the 10 best and worst performers for the month, they're stark in their themes that include the unwind of the Situational positions. Let's go over the winners first. First, let's start with a heavily shorted stock known as Moderna. Yes, there was a huge bet being made against these guys. Skeptics believed that its technology would never produce the breakthroughs that the bulls expected and were initially promised when the company came public. But this month, that's exactly what we got. See, working with Merck, Moderna's developed a vaccine for those who have beaten melanoma once. Now, this, my friends, is miraculous. So, it got a miraculous welcome. Do you know what? I think this could still have a huge potential to go higher.
The basis of Moderna, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MRNA) recent transition is its co-development partnership with Merck. Together, the companies advanced an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine designed to prevent melanoma recurrence in patients who have already beaten the disease once.
Beyond oncology, Moderna has worked to diversify its commercial footprint. Management has navigated a sharp post-pandemic revenue drop by tightening operational controls, tightening operating costs, and maintaining a solid cash cushion of $6.9 billion.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding its cancer pipeline, Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) remains a high-risk bet. The company continues to post substantial net losses, reporting a quarterly net loss of nearly $0.8 billion, along with heavy research expenditures needed to push its pipeline forward.

#NASDAQ #heavily #fund

California's cost-of-living index of 111 versus Texas's 97 drives real savings, but only for retirees drawing heavily from IRAs and 401(k)s.
California exempts Social Security from state income tax and Prop 13 caps property tax growth, but both benefits are permanently surrendered the day you sell.
Proposition 19 lets homeowners 55-plus transfer their existing Prop 13 ******* sed value to any California replacement home before listing on the market.
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Every few months, a friend or cousin sends the same message: they sold the California house, cashed out the equity, and moved somewhere the mortgage, insurance, and gas stop hurting. The savings are described in a tone between relief and vindication. This piece examines whether the promised savings survive a full retirement budget, or whether a long-time Californian is quietly giving up more than the moving truck can carry.

#whether #Social #learn

BBC Sport's FPL expert Gianni ***** ice looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing Fantasy Premier League managers heading into gameweek three.
If you do not own Erling Haaland (£15.5m), using a chip to bring him in is much simpler than spending several transfers to fit in the game's most expensive player.
A Wildcard lets you move quickly on trending players, improve team value, and invest heavily in two sides you may not have much exposure to in Manchester City and Chelsea, who face Coventry and Hull at home over the next fortnight.
The Free Hit chip also has an upside, allowing you to avoid the ***** nal versus Chelsea fixture and consider players from Brighton, Newcastle, and Brentford.
If you are not using a Wildcard or Free Hit, choosing Haaland as your Triple Captain looks a strong option, which I am likely to run with.

#wildcard #using #chip #players

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Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) could become a weak link in the AI boom if OpenAI runs into trouble, according to Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Sebastian Mallaby.
"If OpenAI runs into trouble, I think we can say that there's a good chance that Oracle may also run into trouble," Mallaby said on CFR's The Spillover podcast, pointing to Oracle's heavier debt load and dependence on OpenAI.
The warning comes as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he is seeing signs of "unsustainable silliness" in the wider compute buildout.
Mallaby said Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta entered the AI boom with stronger balance sheets and more room to fund expansion internally. Oracle, by contrast, has relied much more heavily on borrowing to finance its data-center buildout.

#oracle #finance #runs

During the August 31 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer examined the sharp rotation back into enterprise software following the forced unwinding of bearish hedge fund positions. Mentioning Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) and Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) as examples of sector leaders, he commented:
Situational Awareness just despised enterprise software and Veeva Systems, number three, up 40%, is enterprise software writ large for the healthcare industry. I think it's bounced back in conjunction with all the other enterprise software companies that Situational Awareness believed would be destroyed by AI that haven't been. Once that hedge fund blew up, the whole group came roaring back as Situational was no longer there to put pressure on them. Hey, Salesforce had a similar rally, up nearly 40%. Now, here's one that openly took on the short sellers first with rhetoric and then with numbers which have not been hurt at all by… the SaaS-pocalypse. His blowout quarter obliterated the shorts. I don't think they still know what hit them.
For months, bearish macro funds aggressively shorted enterprise software providers, on the belief that emerging artificial intelligence platforms would easily replicate proprietary workflows and trigger severe pricing compression.
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) and Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:VEEV) proved the exact opposite. Salesforce showed that autonomous enterprise features act as expansion engines. Similarly, Veeva Systems, which powers critical clinical and commercial operations for the heavily regulated life sciences sector, integrated advanced data capabilities directly into its platform. Rather than cannibalizing software licenses, artificial intelligence features reinforced the massive switching costs embedded in both platforms.
Despite solid execution, market skeptics continue to scrutinize the growth limits and valuation multiples of both companies. Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) trades at a forward P/E of 19x, showing market hesitation over macroeconomic budget tightening and the necessity for the company to rapidly monetize its heavy artificial intelligence investments.

#salesforce #situational #artificial #intelligence

Where to watch USA vs. China basketball: Channel, live stream, TV schedule, time for FIBA Women's World Cup game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After four long years, the FIBA Women's World Cup is finally back. USA and China will open up their campaigns against each other on Friday.
Team USA is heavily decorated at this tournament, having won nine out of the last 12 and four consecutive World Cups. With another stacked roster, the Americans are heavy favorites once again. WNBA stars Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Chelsea Gray and more headline the squad.
While China's lineup might not be as star-studded as the USA's, they will have some impressive height on their side. On China's roster are Liberty center Han Xu who stands at 6-foot-8 and Wings center Li Yueru, who is 6-7. China's overall height could definitely cause some trouble for Team USA on offense.
Who will start out with a win?

#World #sporting #center

SK hynix (SKHY) is giving investors a fresh reason to watch its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven memory growth story as the South Korean chipmaker weighs expanding its manufacturing footprint into ****** an. The company is reportedly exploring a potential memory-chip joint venture, with Miyagi Prefecture among the locations seeking to attract the investment. SK hynix looks to capitalize on surging AI-driven demand while deepening relationships with ****** anese customers and suppliers, including through its indirect stake in Kioxia Holdings.
The potential ****** an expansion could become another important piece of SK hynix's global capacity strategy. The company is already investing heavily in South Korea and recently broke ground on a $4 billion advanced packaging facility in Indiana, underscoring its effort to secure supply as the memory shortage is expected to persist through 2030. Amid this, ****** an could be strategically attractive because it has an established semiconductor ecosystem, and its willingness to subsidize semiconductor investments could further support SK hynix's expansion plans.
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#Japan #driven

SK hynix (SKHY) is giving investors a fresh reason to watch its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven memory growth story as the South Korean chipmaker weighs expanding its manufacturing footprint into **** an. The company is reportedly exploring a potential memory-chip joint venture, with Miyagi Prefecture among the locations seeking to attract the investment. SK hynix looks to capitalize on surging AI-driven demand while deepening relationships with **** anese customers and suppliers, including through its indirect stake in Kioxia Holdings.
The potential **** an expansion could become another important piece of SK hynix's global capacity strategy. The company is already investing heavily in South Korea and recently broke ground on a $4 billion advanced packaging facility in Indiana, underscoring its effort to secure supply as the memory shortage is expected to persist through 2030. Amid this, **** an could be strategically attractive because it has an established semiconductor ecosystem, and its willingness to subsidize semiconductor investments could further support SK hynix's expansion plans.
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The USC Trojans got a lot of great news from their second official depth chart release of the season. Many stars will be returning and potentially making their season debut. The Trojans' defense and offense should get a big boost with key players coming back. Many freshmen will still be in position to have another big game against Fresno State.
Here is what we learned about the Trojans' depth chart release prior to Game 2:
Tanook Hines was the first receiver listed on the depth chart, and that bodes well for his availability for Game 2. Tanook Hines already has a great connection with Jayden Maiava, and I expect that to show up vs Fresno State. I would not be surprised if Lincoln Riley and Maiava look to him early and often in this game to ramp him up. The Trojans' offense will have some fireworks with Hines' season debut.
Sophomore Corey Sims showed great flashes of being a big weapon for Jayden Maiava in Game 1. He was amazing all camp and offseason, and in Game 1 everything came to fruition for him. He is now looked at as one of the top receivers for the Trojans. The official depth chart for Week 1 directly reflects that.
Tron Baker was listed as a starter for another week in the category. Meaning he is held in high regard by the staff. Baker was another receiver who shined in Game 1. Baker posted a stat line of 4 catches for 45 yards. He caught the first pass out of the young receivers. He will continue to be heavily involved in the offense in Game 2.

#chart

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter understands the multifaceted dynamics involved in putting together the perfect football team. More impressively, Minter has frequently given accolades to his colleagues in press conferences, a show of his selfless nature and strong belief in interdependence.
As a former defensive coordinator, Minter is well aware that his eyes can't be everywhere on every play. This is why he deployed Anthony Weaver to designate the front seven of his defense in his current role. Minter will call the defensive plays, offensive coordinator DeClan Doyle will call the offensive plays, and quarterback Lamar Jackson will have the power to veto via audible. Minter and his staff seem to have honed in on a recurring design. Nickel and 3-4 personnel groups will appear on defense, while 11-, 12-, and 13-personnel groups will be seen heavily on offense.
Furthermore, the Ravens have a clearly defined infrastructure. This willingness to commit to both an offensive and defensive identity makes Minter's leadership role even easier. In 2026, Minter won't need a bunch of heavy, jargon- and aura-based speeches. Instead, he's focused on the product he puts on the field and not upholding some vain persona.
Ultimately, Minter trusts his staff, and his deferential disposition has allowed the team to foster a new identity. From media clips provided by the team administration to the preseason execution seen on broadcast, it's very clear that the 2026 Ravens will rely heavily on collaboration and cohesiveness to right their wrongs from a season ago.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens' Jesse Minter aims to lead with discipline, not to micromanage

#team #defensive #jesse #defense

College football is back in our lives. Whether you are a fan of it or not, the Vikings and their front office are going to be paying very close attention to a lot of players in the upcoming class. The 2027 NFL Draft is working up to be one of the better classes in recent memory.
One way to stay as caught up as the Vikings will be is to follow our prospect previews starting now. While we'll focus heavily on prospects that fit the projected needs for the team in the 2027 NFL Draft. We are going to be focusing on five positions over the course of the year, they are:
Quarterbacks
Running Back
Tight End

#draft #whether

Sep. 3—It's pretty clear what the focus is this week for the Creston football team in preparing for a third straight road game at Winterset.
"When we met as a staff on Sunday we really looked at getting out of the gates better," Panther coach Brian Morrison said. "We've had two games in a row now that we started slow on both sides of the ball and got ourselves in a hole. We've looked at everything, including when we leave and our pregame routine."
In week zero, the Panthers rallied from a 22-0 deficit to defeat Centerville 52-42. Last week at Clarinda, Creston trailed 17-0 in the opening minutes. The Panthers battled back to forge a 45-45 tie in the third quarter. The Cardinals won 59-45 on the strength of a 14-0 fourth quarter, relying heavily on a ball control offense led by Baylor Hash's 206 yards on 31 carries.
"We can't keep doing this," Morrison said. "We were down 14-0 and the defense had only been on the field for three plays. In reality, we gave up 28 points on two big passing plays where our defensive backs lost their footing, a big kick return gave them a short field, and they got a pick six. Later on we kind of settled in on defense and our offense played great in the second and third quarters to get us back in it. But Clarinda is a really good team and we can't get ourselves in trouble early like that."
After the Panthers tied it 45-45, the Cardinals put together two drives and came up with a key stop defensively.

#creston #clarinda #really

How George Pickens could have a 'massive opportunity' that would hurt the Cowboys originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Cowboys elected not to sign George Pickens to a long-term contract extension this offseason, instead franchise tagging him at a $27.3 million mark.
But looking at next offseason, the Cowboys will either have to sign him to a long-term deal or franchise tag him for a massive $32 million-plus one-year contract.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell doesn't believe the Cowboys will have interest in such a lofty one-year deal. If so, Pickens has a massive opportunity in 2026 to have another big season and hit free agency to land a massive new deal.
"The Cowboys spent heavily to fix their defense this offseason, and they might not be interested in a second franchise tag for Pickens in 2027, which would cost more than $32 million," Barnwell writes. "Hitting unrestricted free agency as a 26-year-old wide receiver could be a massive opportunity for Pickens, who would potentially be the best player available."

#cowboys #massive #Opportunity #offseason

Throughout his 19-year tenure leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, former head coach Mike Tomlin managed roster dynamics that required equal parts tactical precision and human understanding. Few relationships were as critical, or as heavily scrutinized, as the dynamic between Tomlin and his Hall of Fame-bound quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.
During a recent appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," Tomlin provided rare insight into how he successfully coached Roethlisberger's famously off-script, backyard style of play, revealing why trying to box in his star quarterback was never an option.
When asked how he handled a quarterback who occasionally preferred playing outside strict play calls, Tomlin explained that effective leadership means tailoring the system to the individual rather than forcing a rigid structure.
"More than anything, man, it's my job to make sure his talent show up and to bring the game to him," Tomlin said. "I think different players digest the game in different ways and play with different styles. Ben didn't like constraints, and so I always wanted to accommodate that when I was capable."
That flexibility allowed Roethlisberger to thrive during key moments, producing iconic, game-extending plays that defined an era of Steelers football. Rather than viewing Big Ben's freelancing as a breakdown in discipline, Tomlin recognized it as the core mechanism of his quarterback's genius.

#tomlin #game

Beaverton, Oregon-based NIKE, Inc. (NKE) designs, produces, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Valued at $57.9 billion by market cap, the company offers products under the trademarks NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, All Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell, along with operating digital platforms with fitness apps, wellness content, and retail services.
Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and NKE perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the footwear & accessories industry. NKE's strong brand and innovation drive its success. The iconic "Just Do It" logo and slogan resonate globally, fostering loyalty. The company invests heavily in demand creation and digital platforms to engage consumers and set trends.
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Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. The fund achieved a strong quarter, gaining 24.6% (Institutional Shares), outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index (16.7%) and the S&P 500 (15.2%). Year to date, it's up 11.7%, surpassing its benchmarks. The first half of 2026 mirrored the previous year, with a 10.4% drawdown in Q1 due to geopolitical tensions, similar to last year's tariff-related decline. However, the fund rebounded with a 24.6% gain in Q2 after a cease-fire and declining oil prices. Stock selection drove the outperformance, contributing 940bps, while sector allocation detracted 152bps. In a volatile market, the firm remains focused on identifying high-quality, competitively advantaged companies and is optimistic about long-term prospects, investing when prices align with intrinsic values. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund highlighted Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP). Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP), a Canada-based e-commerce technology company that provides a cloud-based platform for individuals and companies to create and manage their operations, detracted from performance in the quarter. On August 31, 2026, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) closed at $147.37 per share. Over the past month, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) returned 19.52%, but its shares are up 5.99% over the past year. Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) has a market capitalization of $189.59 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $94.00 to $182.19.
Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund stated the following regarding Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP), a leading global commerce platform serving merchants across online and offline channels, detracted from performance in the second quarter with the stock down 3.7%. The decline was driven by multiple compression (its P/E was down 8.5%11) rather than any deterioration in the underlying business or fundamental outlook. Shopify continued to post healthy growth in gross merchandise volume and revenue, which were up 30% and 32% year-on-year, respectively. Instead, the pressure reflected investor concerns about the company's long-term positioning in a future state of e-commerce that may rely more heavily on AI-driven applications than traditional websites. We view those concerns as misplaced and see Shopify as an AI winner. Two decades of proprietary data across millions of merchants provide Shopify with a strong foundation for AI tools that improve merchant outcomes. Recent product releases also embed the platform more deeply within the emerging agentic commerce ecosystem while creating new monetization opportunities. We continue to believe that Shopify is the category-defining platform for modern commerce, benefiting from durable secular growth

Law Murray: From the LA Clippers On behalf of the LA Clippers: We vehemently reject the NBA's findings, which are the result of a heavily biased investigation seeking to justify a predetermined narrative rather than facts and evidence. What the league told us privately differs from what it announced today publicly, and they have not held themselves close to the standard Commissioner Silver set at the start of this investigation to ensure it's fairness and accuracy. For the past year, we cooperated fully and in good faith and we will now fight just as hard to demonstrate our innocence. We intend to vigorously challenge these findings and penalties through every avenue available to us and look forward to an ethical and impartial arbitration process.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Clippers response to NBA ruling: We vehemently reject these findings as a biased investigation looking to justify a predetermined narrative

#investigation #reject #justify #narrative

Brennan ******* et Management recently released its Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Investors were optimistic about a potential truce with Iran, highlighted by a mid-June memorandum for negotiations on regional security and sanctions, causing oil prices to drop and the market to rally. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, investors remain focused on a surge in AI infrastructure spending, which is expected to heavily influence the global economy, although questions about the returns from this investment loom. Overall, the S&P 500 remains at high valuations, seemingly unfazed by these challenges, while there are few pockets of value left, mostly outside the U.S. market. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Brennan ******* et Management highlighted Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK). Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK) is a communication services company that provides a range of data, wireless, video, voice, and managed services. GCI Liberty, Inc. rebranded to Liberty Capital Corporation in May 2026. On August 31, 2026, Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK) closed at $26.03 per share. Over the past month, Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK) returned 8.78%, but its shares are down 28.94% over the past year. Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK) has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $19.30 to $41.18.
Brennan ******* et Management stated the following regarding Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
Liberty Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLIBK): "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!": In our Q4 2024 letter, we described our unfavorable investment history with Liberty Latin America (LILAK) and explained our reasons for substantially exiting the position and reinvesting the proceeds in TIGO. In the letter, we blamed ourselves for giving LILAK's management team too much slack even though operating performance continued to contradict their rosy projections. Selling shares in a longer-term holding that has not worked is no fun, but it is part of the investment process.
In our Q3 2025 letter, we detailed our investment in GCI Liberty (later renamed Liberty Capital) and described how we felt that the company traded substantially below the value of the Alaska Cable business, which implied that investors were seemingly ascribing negative value to the prospects of deals from John Malone and company. We noted how investors would have flocked to this type of investment 10 years ago, but the underperformance of US cable and several other Liberty names had caused a severe inversion to anything cable related..." (Click here to read the full text)

#glibk #management #investment #brennan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Earlier this offseason, it had appeared as if freshman Salesi Moa and Texas transfer Jaime Ffrench each had the inside edge to be Michigan football's No. 3 wide receiver. Then, early in fall camp, it had appeared as if freshman Travis Johnson was surging. However, on Monday night, head coach Kyle Whittingham surprised many by naming junior receiver Channing Goodwin as the third guy behind Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan.
Goodwin opened up the season last year as a starter opposite Semaj Morgan. But drops in his first four games relegated him to the bench in favor of then-freshman Andrew Marsh. However, with a new coaching staff having fresh eyes, mixed with Goodwin finding his groove in fall camp, he emerged as the next option behind the starting duo playing out wide.
"Channing, we didn't have him in the spring because he was out coming back from his surgery," Beck said. "So it was really great getting him back in this fall camp. And he's just really steady, knows what to do, very football intelligent, really dependable and consistent."
While Goodwin will be heavily featured, he won't be the only other receiver to see the field. The aforementioned trio -- Moa, Ffrench, Johnson -- will also play, along with Kendrick Bell and perhaps Jamar Browder or Jacob Washington.
Beck said that the 'starters' are the trio of Marsh, Buchanan, and Goodwin, but that doesn't mean they'll always be the first players on the field for the first offensive down of any given game.

#goodwin

The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million at the conclusion of its probe into alleged salary cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard.
The league is also fining Leonard $700,000.
The NBA announced the decision Wednesday.
The decision comes months after journalist Pablo Torre unveiled the possible violation during an episode of his podcast, "Pablo Torre Finds Out." During the program, Torre revealed an agreement between Leonard and a now-bankrupt company called Aspiration, in which Ballmer was heavily invested. The agreement paid Leonard $28 million to essentially do nothing. Ballmer was accused of using the $28 million deal as a way to circumvent the NBA salary cap and give Leonard more money to sign with the franchise.
On the day the story originally broke, the Clippers and Ballmer denied any wrongdoing, issuing a statement denying the allegations made by Torre.

#ballmer #salary

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admitted to concerns about his team's depth following their preseason finale.
The Patriots relied heavily on backups throughout the preseason, hoping to build depth and uncover hidden contributors. After the run game struggled, Vrabel and his front office looked outside the building for running back depth.
On August 29, the Patriots traded for Arizona Cardinals second-year running back Corey Kiner. With roster cutdowns complete, Kiner is one of three remaining running backs on New England's active roster.
Although Kiner's NFL experience is limited, the film shows promise as a physical back who can help keep the Patriots on schedule in 2026.
The Patriots are acquiring RB Corey Kiner in exchange for a ‘28 7th round pick, per AdamSchefter.

#depth #running #back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent much of the offseason searching for more depth at cornerback, and they found it by bringing back a familiar face. Former Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is returning to Tampa Bay on the practice squad, with an opportunity to work his way onto the 53-man roster. The reunion comes after the Arizona Cardinals released the 29-year-old, who missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from a torn ACL.
For Tampa Bay, the move is about more than simply adding another body to the secondary. Zyon McCollum and Jacob Parrish enter the season as the projected starters on the outside, while Benjamin Morrison, Ayden Garnes and rookie Keionte Scott round out a young cornerback room. The Buccaneers kept only five corners on their initial 53man roster, making experienced depth one of the obvious areas that still needed to be addressed. Murphy-Bunting has 65 career starts and already knows Todd Bowles' defense from his first four seasons in Tampa Bay. He was also at his best during the Buccaneers' 2020 Super Bowl run, recording an interception in each of Tampa Bay's first three playoff games. His versatility could be just as important. Murphy-Bunting has experience playing both outside and in the slot, giving Bowles another option if injuries hit or one of Tampa Bay's younger corners struggles.
Scott has an opportunity to establish himself in the slot, while Morrison and Garnes are still trying to carve out consistent roles. There is still some uncertainty surrounding what Murphy-Bunting can provide after missing an entire season with a significant knee injury. At 29, Tampa Bay isn't necessarily getting the same player who helped the franchise win Super Bowl LV, but this time they don't need him to be. If Murphy-Bunting proves he is healthy, the Buccaneers now have an experienced corner who can step into multiple roles without having to learn Bowles' defense from scratch. For a secondary relying heavily on young players its insurance and it could make the competition at cornerback much more interesting as the regular season begins.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Sean Murphy-Bunting returns to Buccaneers

#tampa #bunting #bowles #sean

Hotchkis & Wiley, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Global Value Fund." The letter can be downloaded here. In Q2 2026, the MSCI World Index rose by +13.8% and the MSCI World Value Index by +9.2%, despite challenges like rising inflation and the Iran conflict. The US now comprises about 71% of the MSCI World Index, with notable gains in semiconductor and AI-related stocks, some exceeding 100%. The market showed speculative behavior, especially with high-beta and momentum stocks outperforming significantly. While enthusiasm for AI drove investor leverage, many stocks are trading at elevated multiples reminiscent of the dot-com era. Concerns about sustainability arise as earnings growth is heavily tied to AI data centers. Preference is shifting to high-quality businesses in sectors like enterprise software and healthcare, which are perceived as more stable. Defensive sectors have been underinvested, offering potential opportunities. The fund achieved a return of 9.97% in the quarter, surpassing the MSCI World Value Index, with healthcare as a key contributor. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund noted that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) detracted from performance due to its underweight position in the stock. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), the parent company of Google, offers various platforms and services, including online search and advertising, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. On September 1, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) closed at $335.02 per share. Over the past month, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) declined 7.56%, but its shares are up 45.24% over the past year. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has a market capitalization of $4.09 trillion.
Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund stated the following regarding Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a holding company whose primary subsidiary is Google, whose Search business makes it one of the largest advertising companies in the world. Alphabet's other businesses are its enterprise cloud platform and venture-stage companies collectively reported as "Other Bets." We believe Alphabet's valuation remain good given its improving growth prospects. Although the stock rose during the quarter, it detracted from relative performance because we were underweight compared to the benchmark. Our investment thesis remains intact."

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A senior member of Pakistan's selection committee has questioned the seriousness of Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury and called for an inquiry after the opener did not bat in either innings during Pakistan's 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's.

Aaqib Javed, who is part of Pakistan's four-member selection panel, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will investigate how Imam was managed after suffering the injury during the match.

"An inquiry will be conducted into this matter," Aaqib Javed told Pakistan's private news channel Geo TV during an interview aired on Tuesday night, as quoted by news agency AP.

Javed questioned how a player could miss both innings because of a muscle injury.

"How is it possible that you failed to come out to bat in both innings after pulling up a muscle?" Javed said.
He added that players have batted through injuries in the past and described Imam's case as a matter of concern.

"Injuries do occur and we have seen instances in the past where players -- even with casts -- have gone out and made an effort. This situation is different. It is a matter of great concern, and action will be taken regarding it."

Imam injured his calf while fielding on the opening day of the Lord's Test and took no further part in the match.

After former chief selector Mohammad Wasim questioned Imam's absence, the opener appeared on the outfield before play on the fourth day. He was seen shadow batting with his left calf heavily strapped but was visibly limping.

Imam was one of seven players recalled from England after Pakistan lost the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord's. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also sent back by the PCB.

Pakistan have appointed white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke to take charge of the team for the third Test, which starts in Birmingham on September 9.

The selectors have picked five uncapped players for the final Test, along with openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal, who have played a combined 10 Tests.

Javed also addressed reports of differences between the selectors and the team management over the playing XI for the Lord's Test.

According to Javed, he wanted the team to include fast-bowling all-rounder Ubaid Shah, wicketkeeper-batter Ghazi Ghori and another pace option instead of Mohammad Rizwan. Instead, only Salman Ali Agha was dropped after leading Pakistan in the first Test in Babar Azam's absence.

"We can't just keep waiting," Javed said. "I had actually spoken to both the captain and the coach after the first Test, suggesting they include Ubaid, who bowls at 140 kph. Agha was rightly rested, Ghazi Ghori was available on the tour and should have played instead of Rizwan."

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NASCAR's new superspeedway package didn't completely transform the racing at Daytona, but it showed enough improvement to deserve another opportunity.
The package debuted during Saturday's ******* e Zero Sugar 400 with the rear spoiler reduced from seven inches to four and horsepower lowered from 510 to 465. NASCAR's goal was to reduce drag and give drivers a better opportunity to move through the field instead of relying so heavily on fuel-saving strategies to gain track position. NASCAR
From a viewer's perspective, there were encouraging signs.
The field still raced three-wide, but the cars didn't appear permanently locked into place. After approximately 10 to 15 laps, the bottom and top lanes began separating as handling became more important. Denny Hamlin noticed the same development, explaining on his podcast, Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin, that the field could run three-wide for roughly 10 to 15 laps before the middle lane disappeared. The bottom lane would then move down the track while the top lane moved higher as drivers searched for clean air and additional room to move side to side. Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin
That separation created more room for drivers to search for clean air and attempt moves. Bubba Wallace said the runs felt slightly larger and that drivers could make some passes. Chase Briscoe and runner-up Daniel Suárez went further, saying the package allowed drivers to create runs and make moves that were more difficult under the previous configuration. Postrace driver reactions

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NEW YORK — During the fourth game of Alexandra Eala's first-round match at the US Open, a long point unfolded that drew gasps and cheers with increasing frequency. By the time Eala sent a passing shot by American Mary Stoiana to finish it off, it had built to a full roar.
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic was not amused.
"Please," she warned the crowd. "Out of respect for both players, keep your voices down."
As Eala has risen up the rankings this season to the point where she's a fringe contender for the US Open ***** le, fan etiquette has become a topic around her matches. As the first significant tennis player from the Philippines, she has drawn remarkable crowds from one tournament to the next, filled largely with people who are new to the sport and not steeped in the customs of when to cheer and when to be quiet.
It has created some insane atmospheres at otherwise sleepy tennis tournaments. It has also rankled some opponents, or at least made them uncomfortable. After losing to Eala in a final earlier this summer in Washington, D.C., in front of a heavily partisan crowd, American Jessica Pegula acknowledged it was like playing a road game.

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The Brooklyn Nets came into the 2026 NBA offseason with the goal of improving the team as much as possible following a 2025-26 campaign in which they finished with a 20-62 record. Brooklyn made some interesting moves this summer, headlined by trading for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, and the Nets fanbase is wondering what the outlook for the 2026-27 season looks like.
"A year ago, the Nets kept and used all five of their first-round draft picks. This summer, Brooklyn chose to give overworked forward Michael Porter Jr. some immediate help instead," Shaun Powell wrote on the Nets for NBA.com. Powell's outlook seems to center on the fact that Randle and forward Michael Porter Jr. will be tasked with being the leaders of the team while also developing the youngest players on the team.
"It resulted in a trade for Randle, a former All-NBA player who is no stranger to New York; some of his best years were spent with the Knicks," Powell continued. "[Mikel] Brown Jr. was taken at No. 6 and brings solid combo guard skills from his college days at Louisville. He has a decent chance to earn front-end rotational minutes right away; such is the benefit of joining a team in transition."
As Powell mentioned, the Nets invested heavily in the 2025 NBA Draft as they acquired five first-round picks and used each of them on players they hoped would form the core of the roster. Guard Egor Demin appears to be the standout member of the five-person class at this point, but next season will be time for the other four players to show their potential given the stakes of the rebuild.
Randle and Porter will be able to provide enough scoring and shooting to make the team formidable on some nights, but the goal of the season would be to see how quickly players like Demin and Brown develop. Every member of the Nets organization is hoping for the kind of season that everyone can be proud of and the preparation for the season will begin towards the end of September.

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By Jonathan Stempel
Aug 31 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge said the former parent of Silicon Valley Bank cannot pursue a $1.71 billion claim against the FDIC stemming from ‌the bank's March 2023 collapse, one of the largest U.S. bank failures.
In a ‌206-page decision on Friday, U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman in San Jose, California, held that a trust that took over the parent's claims was responsible for former executives' ill-fated decisions to try boosting profit by investing heavily in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities.
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed after rising interest rates caused at least $4.52 billion of losses in the bank's investment portfolio, sparking a bank run that ‌disrupted many technology startups whose deposits ⁠it held.
Most of the bank's deposits were uninsured. The bank's demise presaged the collapses of two other large lenders in 2023, Signature Bank and ⁠First Republic Bank.

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Brennan ******* et Management recently released its Q2 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. Investors were optimistic about a potential truce with Iran, highlighted by a mid-June memorandum for negotiations on regional security and sanctions, causing oil prices to drop and the market to rally. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, investors remain focused on a surge in AI infrastructure spending, which is expected to heavily influence the global economy, although questions about the returns from this investment loom. Overall, the S&P 500 remains at high valuations, seemingly unfazed by these challenges, while there are few pockets of value left, mostly outside the U.S. market. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Brennan ******* et Management highlighted Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR). Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a US-based broadband connectivity company. On August 28, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) closed at $153.62 per share. The one-month return of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) was 5.25%, and its shares lost -42.89% over the past 52 weeks. Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) has a market capitalization of $26.9 billion.
Brennan ******* et Management stated the following regarding Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR): Universally Hated, We've Been Very Wrong But…~50% Forward Free Cash Flow Yield Incongruous with 2030 Bonds Near Par
As noted earlier, it is incredibly difficult to hold onto winners over time, especially when one has an experience like CHTR. As we have discussed in prior letters, CHTR was once a fantastic winner for us -- really. We sold roughly half and, with the benefit of hindsight, life would be easier if we had sold the rest. What makes it hard is less arithmetic than psychology. A winner that visibly surrenders its gains inflicts far more mental anguish than the same dollar gain ever delivers in pleasure. That asymmetry – the very loss aversion we described with TIGO and GTX – is exactly what tempts investors to sell the sort of hated, mispriced name they should be holding.

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