18 hours ago
The San Francisco 49ers have an injury crisis at defensive end and rookie Jaden Dugger may be one of their keys to fixing it.
Injuries on the D-line stabilized a bit Monday with rookie Romello Height back in the mix, but limited reps for Nick Bosa along with absences of Mykel Williams, Cam Sample and Keion White still left the club short at the position.
ESPN's Nick Wagoner pointed out in a post-practice recap that Dugger, a fifth-round rookie linebacker, was getting some individual reps with the edge group.
Spotted during individual drills: LB Jaden Dugger doing some work with the defensive line group. The Niners liked Dugger's versatility coming out and seem to want to explore all the ways that can be used, though it doesn't hurt that they're short on bodies at that spot right now because of injuries.
Dugger throughout his positional change at Louisiana did some work pass rushing off the edge so it's not a completely foreign concept. He also has the measurables to play DE in the NFL. He measured in at 6-4, 240 pounds with 35-inch arms and a wingspan wider than seven feet. He started his college career as a safety before moving to linebacker where he's expected to play in San Francisco. However, without a starting linebacker spot vacant, there's an opening for Dugger to carve out a short-term role on the edge if he gets more opportunities to step in while the team struggles with injuries.
#rookie
Injuries on the D-line stabilized a bit Monday with rookie Romello Height back in the mix, but limited reps for Nick Bosa along with absences of Mykel Williams, Cam Sample and Keion White still left the club short at the position.
ESPN's Nick Wagoner pointed out in a post-practice recap that Dugger, a fifth-round rookie linebacker, was getting some individual reps with the edge group.
Spotted during individual drills: LB Jaden Dugger doing some work with the defensive line group. The Niners liked Dugger's versatility coming out and seem to want to explore all the ways that can be used, though it doesn't hurt that they're short on bodies at that spot right now because of injuries.
Dugger throughout his positional change at Louisiana did some work pass rushing off the edge so it's not a completely foreign concept. He also has the measurables to play DE in the NFL. He measured in at 6-4, 240 pounds with 35-inch arms and a wingspan wider than seven feet. He started his college career as a safety before moving to linebacker where he's expected to play in San Francisco. However, without a starting linebacker spot vacant, there's an opening for Dugger to carve out a short-term role on the edge if he gets more opportunities to step in while the team struggles with injuries.
#rookie
1 day ago
The San Francisco 49ers took multiple steps to improve their defense this offseason, adding key players both via free agency and the draft.
San Francisco signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw back to pair with Fred Warner. They traded for Osa Odighizuwa to add a veteran at defensive tackle alongside second-year pros C.J. West and Alfred Collins. They drafted Romello Height to provide more juice for the pass rush from a speed perspective.
But are the moves enough to improve a pass rush that ranked 32nd in the NFL last year in sacks? Or do the 49ers need to add more to their defense to return to a top unit this season?
Speaking to reporters last week, general manager John Lynch acknowledged the defense wasn't good enough last year. But he feels confident that they've made considerable progress this offseason.
"I think when we've been successful here, our defensive line has wreaked havoc," Lynch said. "And I think that's pretty consistent around the league. We weren't good enough last year. And there's a lot of reasons for that. But ultimately, all those reasons are just excuses. So you have to address it. I feel confident with the way that we addressed it.
#francisco #defensive #pass
San Francisco signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw back to pair with Fred Warner. They traded for Osa Odighizuwa to add a veteran at defensive tackle alongside second-year pros C.J. West and Alfred Collins. They drafted Romello Height to provide more juice for the pass rush from a speed perspective.
But are the moves enough to improve a pass rush that ranked 32nd in the NFL last year in sacks? Or do the 49ers need to add more to their defense to return to a top unit this season?
Speaking to reporters last week, general manager John Lynch acknowledged the defense wasn't good enough last year. But he feels confident that they've made considerable progress this offseason.
"I think when we've been successful here, our defensive line has wreaked havoc," Lynch said. "And I think that's pretty consistent around the league. We weren't good enough last year. And there's a lot of reasons for that. But ultimately, all those reasons are just excuses. So you have to address it. I feel confident with the way that we addressed it.
#francisco #defensive #pass
2 days ago
Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce turned their "New Heights" podcast into one of the biggest success stories after launching the show in 2022. The brothers built a massive audience that reached far beyond football and helped make them among the highest-paid podcasters in the world.
However, the Kelce family has another podcast star as well: Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce.
Kylie delivered a memorable podcast moment when she teamed up with the Backstreet Boys, the best-selling boy band in history, to recreate one of television's most recognizable comedy scenes.
Kyle and the legendary band recreated the "I Want It That Way" cold open from "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Season 5, Episode 17, ***** led "DFW."
That scene became one of the most shared sitcom moments ever, largely because Detective Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg, turned a police lineup into a performance.
#kelce #kylie
However, the Kelce family has another podcast star as well: Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce.
Kylie delivered a memorable podcast moment when she teamed up with the Backstreet Boys, the best-selling boy band in history, to recreate one of television's most recognizable comedy scenes.
Kyle and the legendary band recreated the "I Want It That Way" cold open from "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Season 5, Episode 17, ***** led "DFW."
That scene became one of the most shared sitcom moments ever, largely because Detective Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg, turned a police lineup into a performance.
#kelce #kylie
2 days ago
Lionel Hollins explains how LeBron James made Anthony Davis a better player on the Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Now that LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers, it marks the end of an era for the Purple and Gold. Of course, it's not too bad for them because they have another superstar to build around with Luka Doncic. However, there was a time when they did not have that megastar.
When James signed with the Lakers in 2018, he inherited a young team. However, they made a splash when they traded for Anthony Davis, a player who was toiling away on the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. That move sealed the deal for the Lakers, giving them a superstar duo.
When he was with the Pelicans, Davis was clearly one of the league's most gifted players. He was physically imposing with his height and length, but he also paired that with unreal talent. Davis could defend at the highest possible level in basketball, but he could also serve as the go-to option on offense.
That made him enticing for almost every team in the league. However, it was the Lakers that got him in a trade that had a significant package centered on Brandon Ingram at the time. It was a worthy gamble for the Lakers because it ended up with the team winning the 2020 championship.
#team #lebron #anthony
Now that LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers, it marks the end of an era for the Purple and Gold. Of course, it's not too bad for them because they have another superstar to build around with Luka Doncic. However, there was a time when they did not have that megastar.
When James signed with the Lakers in 2018, he inherited a young team. However, they made a splash when they traded for Anthony Davis, a player who was toiling away on the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. That move sealed the deal for the Lakers, giving them a superstar duo.
When he was with the Pelicans, Davis was clearly one of the league's most gifted players. He was physically imposing with his height and length, but he also paired that with unreal talent. Davis could defend at the highest possible level in basketball, but he could also serve as the go-to option on offense.
That made him enticing for almost every team in the league. However, it was the Lakers that got him in a trade that had a significant package centered on Brandon Ingram at the time. It was a worthy gamble for the Lakers because it ended up with the team winning the 2020 championship.
#team #lebron #anthony
2 days ago
Ariana Grande has announced that for the foreseeable future, she'll be taking a step away from the limelight.
The singer and Oscar-nominated actress, 33, shared through a representative, per People, her decision to take some time out of the limelight following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1.
Ariana Grande announced that she'll be taking a break from the limelight (Getty Images)
Over the past few years especially, the singer has dealt with "endless" comments on her appearance especially, most notably her weight, which was heightened during the press runs for Wicked and Wicked: For Good, as well as her ongoing tour.
Many have also taken to the comments for her latest music video for her song "Petal" to share that take. While Ariana has not addressed comments on her body recently, she has in the past called out "bullying" from fans and social media users over her appearance and for perceived ideas of her health and lifestyle. Watch what she's said below...
#comments #she 'll
The singer and Oscar-nominated actress, 33, shared through a representative, per People, her decision to take some time out of the limelight following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour on September 1.
Ariana Grande announced that she'll be taking a break from the limelight (Getty Images)
Over the past few years especially, the singer has dealt with "endless" comments on her appearance especially, most notably her weight, which was heightened during the press runs for Wicked and Wicked: For Good, as well as her ongoing tour.
Many have also taken to the comments for her latest music video for her song "Petal" to share that take. While Ariana has not addressed comments on her body recently, she has in the past called out "bullying" from fans and social media users over her appearance and for perceived ideas of her health and lifestyle. Watch what she's said below...
#comments #she 'll
2 days ago
If you are just waking up, where have you been? The Braves kicked off their postseason by adding righty outfielder Lane Thomas from the Royals. If you had been reading us all this time, you may have had an inkling.
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From Lane Thomas's Fangraphs profile, he appears to have peaked in 2023. He hit 28 home runs with the Nationals that year and compiled 2.9 WAR. But he hasn't reached those heights since. Lane suffered a left MCL injury in April 2024 before being shipped to the Guardians. In 2025, he suffered a bone bruise before serving two IL stints for plantar fasciitis. However, he was able to keep away from scooters long enough to come back and have a league average offensive season in the outfield for Kansas City. Now, I feel you may not be sold on Thomas in the same way that the Braves were. Nevertheless, if Atlanta employs him in the correct manner, he becomes a very useful piece.
A brief aside to mention a couple of things. Shoutout to Ivan to get me started on this, and we'll hopefully catch some typos later if necessary. Also, thanks to whomever leaked this trade info before 10 pm so we had time to put something together for Sunday morning.
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#Braves #fangraphs #nationals
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From Lane Thomas's Fangraphs profile, he appears to have peaked in 2023. He hit 28 home runs with the Nationals that year and compiled 2.9 WAR. But he hasn't reached those heights since. Lane suffered a left MCL injury in April 2024 before being shipped to the Guardians. In 2025, he suffered a bone bruise before serving two IL stints for plantar fasciitis. However, he was able to keep away from scooters long enough to come back and have a league average offensive season in the outfield for Kansas City. Now, I feel you may not be sold on Thomas in the same way that the Braves were. Nevertheless, if Atlanta employs him in the correct manner, he becomes a very useful piece.
A brief aside to mention a couple of things. Shoutout to Ivan to get me started on this, and we'll hopefully catch some typos later if necessary. Also, thanks to whomever leaked this trade info before 10 pm so we had time to put something together for Sunday morning.
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#Braves #fangraphs #nationals
2 days ago
3 days ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more than four hours before the first game of the Women's Professional Baseball League. Once inside, Hodel stopped periodically for pictures as she walked along the concourse.
She wanted to savor every moment.
"Back in high school I was on my speech team and my informative speech was on women in baseball," said Hodel, a 43-year-old athletic trainer from Duluth, Minnesota. "So as soon as I saw this happening a couple years ago it was my goal to come."
That moment finally arrived on Saturday night, when Mo'ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens took on Denae Benites and the New York Heights in a rainy debut for the first women's professional baseball league in the United States in almost 30 years.
"Growing up I played softball," said Koehler, 33, of St. Paul, Minnesota. "I wanted to play baseball because going professional was always like the dream, but there (were) no opportunities. ... So now that that's actually an opportunity and something that girls can look up to I think is amazing."
#Baseball #hodel #koehler
She wanted to savor every moment.
"Back in high school I was on my speech team and my informative speech was on women in baseball," said Hodel, a 43-year-old athletic trainer from Duluth, Minnesota. "So as soon as I saw this happening a couple years ago it was my goal to come."
That moment finally arrived on Saturday night, when Mo'ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens took on Denae Benites and the New York Heights in a rainy debut for the first women's professional baseball league in the United States in almost 30 years.
"Growing up I played softball," said Koehler, 33, of St. Paul, Minnesota. "I wanted to play baseball because going professional was always like the dream, but there (were) no opportunities. ... So now that that's actually an opportunity and something that girls can look up to I think is amazing."
#Baseball #hodel #koehler
3 days ago
The Women's Professional Baseball League opened to a sellout crowd of over 4,000 fans at Robin Roberts Stadium on Saturday, August 1.
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
The Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights started the opening game following a lengthy rain delay and a poignant ceremony for the inaugural season.
Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, who is 99 years old, and former St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa tossed the ceremonial first pitch.
This story will be updated. Follow below for LIVE updates!
7:24 p.m. — End of 1. New York Heights 5, Los Angeles Queens 2. Both teams combine for eight hits in the first inning. Los Angeles catcher Maggie Foxx delivered the first runs of the season with a 2-RBI double to center field with two outs. New York rallied ahead on RBI hits from Kylee Lahners and Jaida Lee.
#heights #former
3 days ago
Progressive groups celebrated a major victory when 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros ousted 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District in June. But the Democratic primary upset heightened safety concerns among Denver's Jewish leaders, who warn her sharp rhetoric will fuel antisemitic hostility and violence in their city.
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left many in the community on edge because of her controversial comments — including describing the Oct. 7 attacks as "inevitable," refusing to label a local firebombing as antisemitic, and accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid.
In the hours after Kiros claimed victory, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield, director of the Jewish Outreach Initiative in Denver, wrote on social media that he felt fearful knowing that many of his neighbors seemed to support the kind of anti-Israel rhetoric Kiros campaigned on. After his post was met with a barrage of antisemitic comments, Lehrfield published an op-ed explaining how for observant Jews like himself, just wearing a yarmulke down the streets in Denver now feels like a dangerous thing to do.
Just 24 hours after publishing his op-ed, those fears became a reality.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in the Democratic primary.
#kiros #democratic #antisemitic #june
Local Jewish leaders told Fox News Digital that Kiros has left many in the community on edge because of her controversial comments — including describing the Oct. 7 attacks as "inevitable," refusing to label a local firebombing as antisemitic, and accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid.
In the hours after Kiros claimed victory, Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield, director of the Jewish Outreach Initiative in Denver, wrote on social media that he felt fearful knowing that many of his neighbors seemed to support the kind of anti-Israel rhetoric Kiros campaigned on. After his post was met with a barrage of antisemitic comments, Lehrfield published an op-ed explaining how for observant Jews like himself, just wearing a yarmulke down the streets in Denver now feels like a dangerous thing to do.
Just 24 hours after publishing his op-ed, those fears became a reality.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in the Democratic primary.
#kiros #democratic #antisemitic #june
3 days ago
The Los Angeles Queens will face the New York Heights in the first game of the Women's Pro Baseball League today in Springfield, Illinois.
The best-known member of the Queens is outfielder Mo'ne Davis, who in 2014 became the first girl to pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series and first Little Leaguer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Davis played softball at Hampton University in 2020 and 2022, was an intern in the Dodgers' video production department in 2023, received a master's degree in sports management from Columbia University in 2024 and played for the Indianapolis Clowns of the Banana Ball Championship League earlier this year.
The Queens chose ******* anese right-handed pitcher Ayami Sato with their first selection in the league's draft, the second overall pick. The 36-year-old has helped lead ******* an to six Women's Baseball World Cup championships. The Queens' lone Southern Californian is catcher Jamie Mackay, who played on the baseball team at Pacifica Christian High School in Newport Beach and college softball at Mississippi and South Carolina.
Saturday's 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time game will be streamed by ESPN Select.
#played #little #World #sports
The best-known member of the Queens is outfielder Mo'ne Davis, who in 2014 became the first girl to pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series and first Little Leaguer to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Davis played softball at Hampton University in 2020 and 2022, was an intern in the Dodgers' video production department in 2023, received a master's degree in sports management from Columbia University in 2024 and played for the Indianapolis Clowns of the Banana Ball Championship League earlier this year.
The Queens chose ******* anese right-handed pitcher Ayami Sato with their first selection in the league's draft, the second overall pick. The 36-year-old has helped lead ******* an to six Women's Baseball World Cup championships. The Queens' lone Southern Californian is catcher Jamie Mackay, who played on the baseball team at Pacifica Christian High School in Newport Beach and college softball at Mississippi and South Carolina.
Saturday's 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time game will be streamed by ESPN Select.
#played #little #World #sports
3 days ago
Erling Haaland poses with Michael Jordan in post-World Cup highlight originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Erling Haaland is having an adventurous offseason that included posing for a photo with Michael Jordan.
The Norwegian footballer captivated fans throughout his World Cup performance on and off the field. Now that the World Cup is over, fans are still keeping up with Haaland's post-World Cup run.
Haaland posted a photo alongside Jordan on Instagram Friday, August 1. Fans loved that the two linked up and flooded Haaland's comment section.
"They making each other look like normal height," one fan wrote.
#jordan #erling #post #preferred
Erling Haaland is having an adventurous offseason that included posing for a photo with Michael Jordan.
The Norwegian footballer captivated fans throughout his World Cup performance on and off the field. Now that the World Cup is over, fans are still keeping up with Haaland's post-World Cup run.
Haaland posted a photo alongside Jordan on Instagram Friday, August 1. Fans loved that the two linked up and flooded Haaland's comment section.
"They making each other look like normal height," one fan wrote.
#jordan #erling #post #preferred
3 days ago
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden almost a month ago, and everyone still can't stop talking about it. The couple still haven't shared any photos, so an air of mystery still surrounds the event, though Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and others have been dropping details. Reid recently suggested that Kelce stayed in shape ahead of training camp and that all the dancing at the wedding contributed to that. Now, that's proving to be true, as a clip sees Kelce dancing during camp.
Kelce has been the tight end of the Chiefs for 13 years, and for a while there was a lot of uncertainty whether or not he would return for this upcoming football season. Ultimately, though, he signed a new contract with the organization he won three Super Bowls for. While Kelce may be considered old in some sports talk circles, Reid's comments helped dispel that notion, and this funny clip of Kelce "grooving" as shared by KCTV5 on Instagram, also adds fuel to the notion that he's still pumped to be on the field:
I mean, should we be surprised that Kelce busted out a quick dance move while waiting on the field? After all, this is a guy who celebrates a victory with a little jig here and there. I love to see the 36-year-old football veteran out there enjoying himself, and it's clear that his coach is pleased with him as well.
#still #reid #camp
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden almost a month ago, and everyone still can't stop talking about it. The couple still haven't shared any photos, so an air of mystery still surrounds the event, though Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and others have been dropping details. Reid recently suggested that Kelce stayed in shape ahead of training camp and that all the dancing at the wedding contributed to that. Now, that's proving to be true, as a clip sees Kelce dancing during camp.
Kelce has been the tight end of the Chiefs for 13 years, and for a while there was a lot of uncertainty whether or not he would return for this upcoming football season. Ultimately, though, he signed a new contract with the organization he won three Super Bowls for. While Kelce may be considered old in some sports talk circles, Reid's comments helped dispel that notion, and this funny clip of Kelce "grooving" as shared by KCTV5 on Instagram, also adds fuel to the notion that he's still pumped to be on the field:
I mean, should we be surprised that Kelce busted out a quick dance move while waiting on the field? After all, this is a guy who celebrates a victory with a little jig here and there. I love to see the 36-year-old football veteran out there enjoying himself, and it's clear that his coach is pleased with him as well.
#still #reid #camp
4 days ago
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) investors have July 30 circled on their calendars, when the electric vehicle (EV) maker is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes. The report arrives at a pivotal moment for the company, with optimism around its next-generation R2 platform growing, and production and delivery trends improving.
After raising its full-year delivery outlook earlier this month, Rivian now faces heightened expectations to prove that its operational momentum is translating into stronger financial performance. The upcoming results and, more importantly, management's outlook could determine whether Rivian has further room to run or whether investors should brace for renewed volatility.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Intel Stock Sinks 40%, But Most ******* ysts Still Aren't Bullish on INTC
Nebius Stock Gets Another Wall Street Upgrade. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
#Stock #whether #automotive
After raising its full-year delivery outlook earlier this month, Rivian now faces heightened expectations to prove that its operational momentum is translating into stronger financial performance. The upcoming results and, more importantly, management's outlook could determine whether Rivian has further room to run or whether investors should brace for renewed volatility.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Intel Stock Sinks 40%, But Most ******* ysts Still Aren't Bullish on INTC
Nebius Stock Gets Another Wall Street Upgrade. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
#Stock #whether #automotive
4 days ago
Given the huge rally in S&P 500 stocks like Sandisk (SNDK) this year, it's no surprise semiconductor ETFs are thriving. But they're getting competition from oil ETFs.
Four of the top 10 actively traded nonleveraged ETFs this year are oil and energy related, says Morningstar Direct. That's exactly the same number of semiconductor ETFs that make the cut. In fact, $2-billion-in-assets United States Oil (USO) returned 74% this year, outperforming the 64% return of the top semiconductor ETF, First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor (FTXL).
And shares of Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are up 90% this year. That outstrips the 2% gain by AI semiconductor juggernaut Nvidia (NVDA).
Unique trends are driving oil and semiconductor ETFs this year. And oil has gotten the upper hand in the past month.
"Oil's recent run is due to geopolitical risk premiums from Iran tensions and tech valuation digestion. Escalating war risks in the Middle East create immediate supply-shock fears, pushing oil commodity ETFs higher," said Todd Rosenbluth of TMX VettaFi. "Concurrently, heightened uncertainty triggers profit-taking in high-valuation growth ***** ets like chips, prompting a short-term rotation into traditional commodities."
#year #sandisk
Four of the top 10 actively traded nonleveraged ETFs this year are oil and energy related, says Morningstar Direct. That's exactly the same number of semiconductor ETFs that make the cut. In fact, $2-billion-in-assets United States Oil (USO) returned 74% this year, outperforming the 64% return of the top semiconductor ETF, First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor (FTXL).
And shares of Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are up 90% this year. That outstrips the 2% gain by AI semiconductor juggernaut Nvidia (NVDA).
Unique trends are driving oil and semiconductor ETFs this year. And oil has gotten the upper hand in the past month.
"Oil's recent run is due to geopolitical risk premiums from Iran tensions and tech valuation digestion. Escalating war risks in the Middle East create immediate supply-shock fears, pushing oil commodity ETFs higher," said Todd Rosenbluth of TMX VettaFi. "Concurrently, heightened uncertainty triggers profit-taking in high-valuation growth ***** ets like chips, prompting a short-term rotation into traditional commodities."
#year #sandisk
4 days ago
MMA Junkie ***** yst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at UFC Fight Night 283's main event between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez.
Staple info:
Record: 13-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC
Height: 6'1" Age: 33 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 71"
Last fight: Knockout win over Geoff Neal (Feb. 21, 2026)
#today #uros #daniel #rodriguez
Staple info:
Record: 13-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC
Height: 6'1" Age: 33 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 71"
Last fight: Knockout win over Geoff Neal (Feb. 21, 2026)
#today #uros #daniel #rodriguez
4 days ago
When Ayami Sato takes the mound as the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Queens on Saturday, it will be the culmination of a professional career that has spanned 16 years and three countries. The right-handed hurler is largely considered the best pitcher in the history of women's baseball. She has the awards and experience to prove it, and now she's taking on America when she makes her debut in the Women's Professional Baseball League, the first pro women's baseball league in the United States since the 1950s.
Even though most Americans tuning into the WPBL may not have heard of her, Sato's resume speaks for itself. Sato's fastball has been clocked at nearly 80mph and her curveball has a devastating spin rate that is higher than many Major League Baseball pitchers. As a member of the ****** an National Team since 2010, Sato has won six gold medals. She is the only player in Women's Baseball World Cup history to win three consecutive MVP awards. As a member of the now-defunct ****** an's Women's Baseball League, Sato led the league in strikeouts in three of the last four seasons. And most recently, in 2024 she became the first woman to play pro baseball in Canada as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League.
Now, she is bringing her talent to the US and the WPBL. "This is a brand new league for all of us," Sato tells the Guardian through a translator. "So I also want to approach it with the mindset of a rookie –staying curious, paying attention to everything around me, and embracing this new challenge with an open mind."
The league will play all its games in a centralized location for its first season, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. There are four teams – the Queens, the New York Heights, the San Francisco Firebells and the Boston Hunters. And the best players from all over the world will take the field together for the first time as one league, including at least nine players from the US women's national baseball team. On the Queens, Sato will play alongside USA star third baseman Ashton Lansdell and Little League World Series star Mo'ne Davis.
WPBL co-founder and commissioner Justine Seigel says it was always the plan to recruit internationally for the league. "We want many of the best players, and to have many of the best players, you have to go out into the world and find the best shortstop in Venezuela, and who's pitching in ****** an," Seigel says. "It's also fun because baseball is baseball, but it's also got its own little nuances country-to-country, and it's kind of fun to see in a game, as well."
#Baseball #league
Even though most Americans tuning into the WPBL may not have heard of her, Sato's resume speaks for itself. Sato's fastball has been clocked at nearly 80mph and her curveball has a devastating spin rate that is higher than many Major League Baseball pitchers. As a member of the ****** an National Team since 2010, Sato has won six gold medals. She is the only player in Women's Baseball World Cup history to win three consecutive MVP awards. As a member of the now-defunct ****** an's Women's Baseball League, Sato led the league in strikeouts in three of the last four seasons. And most recently, in 2024 she became the first woman to play pro baseball in Canada as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League.
Now, she is bringing her talent to the US and the WPBL. "This is a brand new league for all of us," Sato tells the Guardian through a translator. "So I also want to approach it with the mindset of a rookie –staying curious, paying attention to everything around me, and embracing this new challenge with an open mind."
The league will play all its games in a centralized location for its first season, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. There are four teams – the Queens, the New York Heights, the San Francisco Firebells and the Boston Hunters. And the best players from all over the world will take the field together for the first time as one league, including at least nine players from the US women's national baseball team. On the Queens, Sato will play alongside USA star third baseman Ashton Lansdell and Little League World Series star Mo'ne Davis.
WPBL co-founder and commissioner Justine Seigel says it was always the plan to recruit internationally for the league. "We want many of the best players, and to have many of the best players, you have to go out into the world and find the best shortstop in Venezuela, and who's pitching in ****** an," Seigel says. "It's also fun because baseball is baseball, but it's also got its own little nuances country-to-country, and it's kind of fun to see in a game, as well."
#Baseball #league
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On Monday, we covered wide receiver Andrew Armstong's meandering journey from small school Texas A&M – Commerce to Chiefs training camp. Armstrong's work so far at the team's training camp at Missouri Western State University has also caught the eye of The Athletic's Jesse Newell. Newell compared Armstrong's longshot bid to that a year ago of one-time draft bust Tyquan Thornton a year ago.
Armstrong's height offers a profile observers have long wished the Chiefs would add to the wideout rotation. That said, Armstrong has never played a regular season NFL snap is will turn 26 during the coming season.
New Chiefs wideout is following Tyquan Thornton-like path. Will he make the roster? | The Athletic
The 6-foot-4 Armstrong added to his strong offseason Thursday, pulling down a deep contested catch from quarterback Justin Fields during seven-on-sevens as one of the team's top highlights of a rainy practice session.
Chiefs coaches also seem to be taking notice of Armstrong. With receiver Rashee Rice still sitting out live drills as he ramps up after offseason knee surgery, Armstrong received numerous reps with Mahomes and the first-team offense Thursday.
#year
Armstrong's height offers a profile observers have long wished the Chiefs would add to the wideout rotation. That said, Armstrong has never played a regular season NFL snap is will turn 26 during the coming season.
New Chiefs wideout is following Tyquan Thornton-like path. Will he make the roster? | The Athletic
The 6-foot-4 Armstrong added to his strong offseason Thursday, pulling down a deep contested catch from quarterback Justin Fields during seven-on-sevens as one of the team's top highlights of a rainy practice session.
Chiefs coaches also seem to be taking notice of Armstrong. With receiver Rashee Rice still sitting out live drills as he ramps up after offseason knee surgery, Armstrong received numerous reps with Mahomes and the first-team offense Thursday.
#year
5 days ago
Jul. 30—The Big Sky Conference made official its additions of Southern Utah and Utah Tech this month, in time for the two universities' football programs to take part in the league's annual football kickoff weekend at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights.
Coaches at both programs articulated the various benefits that the Thunderbirds and Trailblazers expect to reap, while coaches and officials from across the Big Sky described the move as a fortification of the league's status as the best in the FCS.
Having 13 teams isn't new to the Big Sky; it carried that many from 2012 to 2021, albeit not these same 13 teams. And Eastern Washington and Idaho are minimally impacted by the specific addition of Southern Utah and Utah Tech.
But by swelling to 13, the Big Sky has swallowed up every remaining scholarship FCS program within its geographic footprint, and the effect of that will ripple through its other, more tenured 11 programs.
"I thought it would be a great move for our entire athletic department, and it has been," Utah Tech head football coach Lance Anderson said. "... I just think this is a much better geographic fit for us."
#utah #Tech #move #geographic
Coaches at both programs articulated the various benefits that the Thunderbirds and Trailblazers expect to reap, while coaches and officials from across the Big Sky described the move as a fortification of the league's status as the best in the FCS.
Having 13 teams isn't new to the Big Sky; it carried that many from 2012 to 2021, albeit not these same 13 teams. And Eastern Washington and Idaho are minimally impacted by the specific addition of Southern Utah and Utah Tech.
But by swelling to 13, the Big Sky has swallowed up every remaining scholarship FCS program within its geographic footprint, and the effect of that will ripple through its other, more tenured 11 programs.
"I thought it would be a great move for our entire athletic department, and it has been," Utah Tech head football coach Lance Anderson said. "... I just think this is a much better geographic fit for us."
#utah #Tech #move #geographic
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Most Valuable Promotions and Professional Fighters League on Thursday announced a merger "bringing together world-class boxing, MMA, live events, athlete development, and worldwide content distribution under one fighter-first organization, creating a combat sports company for the new era."
The combined company will operate under the MVP banner. It will be led by Co-Founders and Board Members Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with John Martin serving as CEO and Board Member.
""Since launching MVP, our goal has always been bigger than just building a boxing promotion. It has been to build the future of combat sports. In less than five years, MVP has become one of the most influential and culturally relevant brands in the industry, producing some of the biggest events in combat sports history, elevating women's boxing to unprecedented heights, and bringing millions of new fans into the fight game. The success of MVP MMA's first event confirmed our belief that there is enormous demand for a modern, fighter-first approach to MMA. This merger accelerates our MMA ambitions while strengthening our ability to continue investing in boxing and MVPW. By combining MVP's audience-building engine, storytelling capabilities, and brand with PFL's roster, infrastructure, and international footprint, we are creating a new global home for combat sports. Under the leadership of John Martin, a world-class media executive with deep MMA knowledge, and investment from leading financiers 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital, MVP is going to achieve great things for fighters, fans, and partners," said Nakisa Bidarian, Co-founder and Board Member of Most Valuable Promotions.
"Over the past seven years, PFL has built the world's No. 2 global MMA company, **** embling one of the sport's most elite fighter rosters while creating a world-class global business with premier media distribution across 34 broadcast and streaming partners, reaching fans in more than 170 countries. At the same time, MVP has redefined how combat sports connects with a new generation of fans, creating events that become cultural moments and proving that athletes, sports, entertainment and creators can all thrive together. This merger brings scale - in operations, in distribution and media rights, in sponsorship, in fighter development and in fan engagement. We're not just combining companies, we're bringing an entire combat sports community together and creating a more powerful platform to accelerate growth. One company, one global stage, millions of fans and we're only just getting started. I'm excited to work with Jake and Nakisa as we build the future of combat sports together, and I'm deeply grateful for the continued confidence and support of our lead investors, 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management," John Martin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the new company, said.
"We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to
The combined company will operate under the MVP banner. It will be led by Co-Founders and Board Members Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, with John Martin serving as CEO and Board Member.
""Since launching MVP, our goal has always been bigger than just building a boxing promotion. It has been to build the future of combat sports. In less than five years, MVP has become one of the most influential and culturally relevant brands in the industry, producing some of the biggest events in combat sports history, elevating women's boxing to unprecedented heights, and bringing millions of new fans into the fight game. The success of MVP MMA's first event confirmed our belief that there is enormous demand for a modern, fighter-first approach to MMA. This merger accelerates our MMA ambitions while strengthening our ability to continue investing in boxing and MVPW. By combining MVP's audience-building engine, storytelling capabilities, and brand with PFL's roster, infrastructure, and international footprint, we are creating a new global home for combat sports. Under the leadership of John Martin, a world-class media executive with deep MMA knowledge, and investment from leading financiers 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital, MVP is going to achieve great things for fighters, fans, and partners," said Nakisa Bidarian, Co-founder and Board Member of Most Valuable Promotions.
"Over the past seven years, PFL has built the world's No. 2 global MMA company, **** embling one of the sport's most elite fighter rosters while creating a world-class global business with premier media distribution across 34 broadcast and streaming partners, reaching fans in more than 170 countries. At the same time, MVP has redefined how combat sports connects with a new generation of fans, creating events that become cultural moments and proving that athletes, sports, entertainment and creators can all thrive together. This merger brings scale - in operations, in distribution and media rights, in sponsorship, in fighter development and in fan engagement. We're not just combining companies, we're bringing an entire combat sports community together and creating a more powerful platform to accelerate growth. One company, one global stage, millions of fans and we're only just getting started. I'm excited to work with Jake and Nakisa as we build the future of combat sports together, and I'm deeply grateful for the continued confidence and support of our lead investors, 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management," John Martin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of the new company, said.
"We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is drawing heightened attention today after BMW named the chipmaker its lead compute silicon provider for next-gen digital ******* pits and automated driving systems. This multi-year agreement expands on years of deep technical collaboration between QCOM and BMW across the latter's global vehicle fleet.
The announcement arrives as Qualcomm shares are under significant pressure amid a broader tech rout, currently down more than 35% versus their June high.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
#Stock #dear
The announcement arrives as Qualcomm shares are under significant pressure amid a broader tech rout, currently down more than 35% versus their June high.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Rages On, FOMC Meeting and Earnings on Tap
Ahead of Microsoft Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for MSFT Stock
#Stock #dear
5 days ago
The Green Bay Packers are adding to the wide receiver room after two days of training camp. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Packers are signing Kaden Prather -- a 2025 draft pick of the Buffalo Bills who played in the UFL during the 2026 season -- to a one-year deal after a tryout on Thursday.
The Packers have 10 wide receivers on the current roster, although Brenden Rice was placed on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury after Wednesday's practice. It's possible Prather (6-3, 209) could be a replacement for Rice as the 10th receiver. A corresponding roster move will be required.
Prather was the 240th overall pick in the 2025 draft. He was released from injured reserve by the Bills at final cuts last August and then played most recently with the UFL champion Louisville Kings, catching nine passes for 148 yards over nine games. Prather dealt with a hamstring injury during his only training camp in Buffalo.
Prather played two seasons at West Virginia before finishing his collegiate career at Maryland. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick in 2023 after catching 42 passes for 666 yards and five touchdowns, and his senior season included a career-high 56 catches for 624 yards and four scores.
Prather's scouting report from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com: "Outside receiver with size and speed to create advantages downfield. Prather is not explosive -- though he builds and carries speed to create deep windows -- and needs to do a better job of finishing routes and catches. He's too leggy and tight-hipped to beat man coverage over the first two levels and he's not a natural pass catcher in traffic. Prather is a niche option as a field-stretcher with good height, weight and speed, but he might need to prove he can play special teams to give himself a legitimate roster shot."
#prather #receiver
The Packers have 10 wide receivers on the current roster, although Brenden Rice was placed on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury after Wednesday's practice. It's possible Prather (6-3, 209) could be a replacement for Rice as the 10th receiver. A corresponding roster move will be required.
Prather was the 240th overall pick in the 2025 draft. He was released from injured reserve by the Bills at final cuts last August and then played most recently with the UFL champion Louisville Kings, catching nine passes for 148 yards over nine games. Prather dealt with a hamstring injury during his only training camp in Buffalo.
Prather played two seasons at West Virginia before finishing his collegiate career at Maryland. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick in 2023 after catching 42 passes for 666 yards and five touchdowns, and his senior season included a career-high 56 catches for 624 yards and four scores.
Prather's scouting report from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com: "Outside receiver with size and speed to create advantages downfield. Prather is not explosive -- though he builds and carries speed to create deep windows -- and needs to do a better job of finishing routes and catches. He's too leggy and tight-hipped to beat man coverage over the first two levels and he's not a natural pass catcher in traffic. Prather is a niche option as a field-stretcher with good height, weight and speed, but he might need to prove he can play special teams to give himself a legitimate roster shot."
#prather #receiver
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By Heekyong Yang and Hyunjoo Jin
SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported **** per quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening market concerns about slower AI spending by big tech firms.
To cushion itself against the industry's volatile demand cycles, the company is racing to lock in long-term supply deals .
The Nvidia supplier's quarterly operating profit soared more than sixfold to a record high, but it said delays in shipments of some advanced products limited price gains for its mainstay dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips.
Shares in SK Hynix closed down 9.6% on Wednesday, as the weaker-than-expected earnings reinforced jitters about the sustainability of aggressive AI spending by tech firms. The benchmark KOSPI finished down 6%.
#wednesday #yang
SEOUL, July 29 (Reuters) - South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported **** per quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening market concerns about slower AI spending by big tech firms.
To cushion itself against the industry's volatile demand cycles, the company is racing to lock in long-term supply deals .
The Nvidia supplier's quarterly operating profit soared more than sixfold to a record high, but it said delays in shipments of some advanced products limited price gains for its mainstay dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips.
Shares in SK Hynix closed down 9.6% on Wednesday, as the weaker-than-expected earnings reinforced jitters about the sustainability of aggressive AI spending by tech firms. The benchmark KOSPI finished down 6%.
#wednesday #yang
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US tech stocks regained their footing on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks underscored concerns about AI circular financing deals, countering a drop in oil prices and earnings optimism.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#investors
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#investors
6 days ago
Long before LeBron James bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the transition of power within the franchise began. Luka Dončić, whom the Lakers famously traded for in February 2025, became their crown jewel.
But James remained at the heart of JJ Redick's squad that season and this past season. James and Dončić co-existed remarkably well, each respecting the other's game while forming an entertaining three-headed attack with Austin Reaves.
Even though the Lakers have been planning their future around Dončić for a good bit of time now, it wasn't until James officially closed the door on his chapter in L.A. that Dončić stood alone in the spotlight. He's the undisputed face of the franchise, and he's reportedly embracing a leadership role that's seemingly heightened in the absence of James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP.
In fact, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Dončić is hosting the entire Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August. The trip will feature workouts, golf, bonding and touring Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, McMenamin reported on Wednesday.
Dončić, a six-time All-NBA first teamer, is preparing for a pivotal season in his already prolific career. He played his way into the MVP conversation last season before a Grade 2 left hamstring strain effectively ended his campaign prematurely. He experienced that setback in early April and didn't make it back for the Lakers' postseason run, which came to a screeching halt in the Western Conference semifinals.
#lebron
But James remained at the heart of JJ Redick's squad that season and this past season. James and Dončić co-existed remarkably well, each respecting the other's game while forming an entertaining three-headed attack with Austin Reaves.
Even though the Lakers have been planning their future around Dončić for a good bit of time now, it wasn't until James officially closed the door on his chapter in L.A. that Dončić stood alone in the spotlight. He's the undisputed face of the franchise, and he's reportedly embracing a leadership role that's seemingly heightened in the absence of James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP.
In fact, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Dončić is hosting the entire Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August. The trip will feature workouts, golf, bonding and touring Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, McMenamin reported on Wednesday.
Dončić, a six-time All-NBA first teamer, is preparing for a pivotal season in his already prolific career. He played his way into the MVP conversation last season before a Grade 2 left hamstring strain effectively ended his campaign prematurely. He experienced that setback in early April and didn't make it back for the Lakers' postseason run, which came to a screeching halt in the Western Conference semifinals.
#lebron
6 days ago
Patriots Preseason 2026: Top Storylines to Follow During Training Camp originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New England Patriots opened training camp this week with a singular focus: capturing the seventh Super Bowl ******* le in franchise history.
Following a stellar 14-win campaign and an AFC Championship under Mike Vrabel in 2025, the Patriots enter the 2026 season with heightened expectations. Rather than standing pat, the front office aggressively upgraded the roster by acquiring star wideout A.J. Brown via trade, signing dynamic receiver Romeo Doubs, and reinforcing the trenches with Alijah Vera-Tucker.
The influx of high-end talent has solidified New England as a premier championship contender, but translating offseason paperwork into on-field execution begins now.
As players take the field at Gillette Stadium, we break down the most critical storylines defining the Patriots' preseason.
#england
The New England Patriots opened training camp this week with a singular focus: capturing the seventh Super Bowl ******* le in franchise history.
Following a stellar 14-win campaign and an AFC Championship under Mike Vrabel in 2025, the Patriots enter the 2026 season with heightened expectations. Rather than standing pat, the front office aggressively upgraded the roster by acquiring star wideout A.J. Brown via trade, signing dynamic receiver Romeo Doubs, and reinforcing the trenches with Alijah Vera-Tucker.
The influx of high-end talent has solidified New England as a premier championship contender, but translating offseason paperwork into on-field execution begins now.
As players take the field at Gillette Stadium, we break down the most critical storylines defining the Patriots' preseason.
#england
6 days ago
Stock market investors on Wednesday were spooked by the prospect of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve while flaring U.S.-Iran tensions propelled oil prices. GE HealthCare (GEHC) soared on the stock market today after its earnings report. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) reports are on deck.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 800 points, or 1.6%, amid mixed reactions to earnings reports from Visa (V) and Procter & Gamble (PG). The S&P 500 flopped 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1.1%. The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) dropped 1% and once again stumbled into correction territory, falling 10% from its June highs. Small caps were hit as well, pulling the Russell 2000 index lower by 1.1%.
In the face of heightened hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, West Texas intermediate crude oil futures spiked more than 7%, trading around $84.90 per barrel. Brent crude futures also jumped more than 7%, trading at $88 per barrel.
Also, ahead of the Fed's announcement on the fed funds rate, the 10-year Treasury yield rose 2 basis to 4.62%. Bitcoin slid near $63,990.
GE Healthcare (GEHC) soared more than 10%, rebounding from a downward-sloping 50-day moving average. It was the best performer on the Nasdaq composite Wednesday, and was on track for its largest percentage increase on record, according to Dow Jones Markets Data.
#wednesday #gehc #average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 800 points, or 1.6%, amid mixed reactions to earnings reports from Visa (V) and Procter & Gamble (PG). The S&P 500 flopped 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1.1%. The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) dropped 1% and once again stumbled into correction territory, falling 10% from its June highs. Small caps were hit as well, pulling the Russell 2000 index lower by 1.1%.
In the face of heightened hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, West Texas intermediate crude oil futures spiked more than 7%, trading around $84.90 per barrel. Brent crude futures also jumped more than 7%, trading at $88 per barrel.
Also, ahead of the Fed's announcement on the fed funds rate, the 10-year Treasury yield rose 2 basis to 4.62%. Bitcoin slid near $63,990.
GE Healthcare (GEHC) soared more than 10%, rebounding from a downward-sloping 50-day moving average. It was the best performer on the Nasdaq composite Wednesday, and was on track for its largest percentage increase on record, according to Dow Jones Markets Data.
#wednesday #gehc #average
