TONIGHT'S GAME: The first-place Astros will host their intrastate rivals, the Rangers, for the middle game of their huge three-game series between the top two teams in the AL West.
RHP Ronel Blanco (0-1) will make his third Major League start of the season tonight as he opposes RHP Jacob deGrom (7-6) and the Rangers.
SILVER BOOT SECURED: With last night's win, the Astros improved to 7-4 against the Rangers this season, securing them the 2026 Silver Boot.
The Astros have now won the Silver Boot in 10 consecutive seasons (since 2017), during which the Astros have gone 100-55 vs. the Rangers.
THE TURNAROUND: After a slow start to the season, the Astros are 36-24 since May 22, which ties as the best record in the AL in that span.

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The Golden State Warriors were in pursuit of LeBron James this offseason, but ultimately did not have the most appealing situation to bring him in. The Warriors are now in the later stages of the careers of franchise cornerstones Steph Curry and Draymond Green.
This summer has been a disappointing one for the organization, as Golden State has done little to improve its roster. In fact, some believe the offseason has started to derail.
"The Golden State Warriors' offseason is quickly going off the rails, with them having done little to improve thus far. The Warriors failing to improve their roster this summer should come as a massive disappointment to star Steph Curry," Hoops Habit's Cal Durrett wrote.
There has been growing frustration surrounding the Warriors' direction, especially with Curry nearing the end of his career. NBA Today's Kendrick Perkins believes Curry should consider moving on and pursuing another opportunity.

#summer

In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Chelsea are set to make an improved offer for Bournemouth star Alex Scott. It has been mentioned that the Blues are prepared to make an offer of around £70m to sign the English talent this off-season.
Scott enjoyed a good run of form for Bournemouth in the previous campaign as he was responsible for putting in a series of impressive performances for them at the centre of the park. The 22-year-old scored four goals and grabbed one ******* ist in 39 matches for the Cherries last season across all competitions.
The English talent is currently one of the most talented central midfielders in Premier League football. Thus, it is no wonder that the Blues are eyeing a move to acquire his services in this transfer window.
His current deal at Bournemouth will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Chelsea to sign him on the cheap later this year.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Alex Scott of AFC Bournemouth reacts during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on March 20, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

#bournemouth #league #england

Uros Medic fought in his native Serbia for the first time ever, but didn't stick around in the cage longer than he needed to.
In fact, Medic's UFC Belgrade main event lasted all of 30 seconds as he unleashed a signature knockout barrage to put away Daniel Rodriguez and send the Belgrade Arena crowd into a frenzy. It was the fourth straight first-round finish for Medic, who is emerging as a dark horse contender in the increasingly crowded welterweight division.
Fans and fighters were wowed by Medic's performance, with former 170-pound champion Belal Muhammad writing, "Wow, that was freaky fast," and veteran ****** yst Alan Jouban adding, "Medic would be a great champion. Passionate about the sport, thoughtful in his approach and an absolute killer inside the octagon."
Medic not only improved to 14-3 as a pro, he continued his career-long streak of having never had a fight go to the judges.
See more social media reactions from the pros below.

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NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has increased its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years. That's not the longest streak in the utility sector, but it is a pretty impressive accomplishment just the same. The dividend yield is an attractive 2.8%, which is well above the roughly 1% on offer from the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But the big story here is that NextEra Energy doesn't plan to change its dividend policy after it buys peer Dominion Energy (NYSE: D). If you are interested in nuclear power, you should do a deep dive on NextEra Energy today. Here's a primer.
If you are just looking at the stock, a $1,000 investment will buy you 11 shares of NextEra Energy. That gets you in on the 2.8% yield backed by a steadily growing dividend. But you are really buying a business, and that business is highly attractive. On the nuclear front, the acquisition of Dominion will make NextEra the second-largest nuclear energy company in North America. That's very good, noting that nuclear power is increasingly being looked to as a reliable, clean energy source. With electricity demand expected to increase by 60% between 2025 and 2045, NextEra will be well-positioned.
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That said, being number two in nuclear is just a small part of the story. NextEra is already the world's largest utility by market cap. It will be even bigger after the deal is consummated, giving it even greater access to the capital markets. And it will be the number one in total generation, renewable generation, gas generation, and battery storage, as well. You may buy NextEra Energy for its nuclear position, but you are also getting an industry-dominant business.
There's no reason to believe that NextEra Energy's dividend streak is at risk. And, in fact, the company actually expects the Dominion acquisition to improve its earnings growth outlook. So, future dividend growth looks even more secure than before the deal was announced. A $1,000 investment here could lead to a lifetime of reliable, growing dividends.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Cyrus Allen left training camp with injuries on Saturday, depleting a position group that was disappointing last season and that Kansas City needs to be significantly improved this season.
The Chiefs said after the workout that Worthy had left early because of a shoulder injury. The third-year pro missed time last season with another shoulder injury he sustained when he collided with tight end Travis Kelce in the season opener against the Chargers.
Worthy returned to play in 13 more games and catch 42 passes for 532 yards and a touchdown.
Allen, a fifth-round draft pick, had turned heads early in camp and drawn rave reviews from the coaching staff. He collided with Kaiir Elam during a special teams drill and remained on the turf until a cart came and took him from the practice field.
The exact nature and severity of his injury was not immediately available.

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Arsenal have agreed an £80 million deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to The Times. The Magpies star is a top target for Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and he is expected to have a medical on Monday at London Colney. The Brazilian has signed a five-year contract to join ***** nal, and the Emirates Stadium club could announce his arrival officially next week. Guimaraes is joining the Gunners for an initial £70m, while Newcastle are set to receive a further £10m in add-ons going forward.
His impending arrival will see Christian Norgaard depart after Everton agreed a deal in principle with ***** nal for the midfielder worth about £7m. The North London club were willing to pull all the stops to sign Guimaraes, and they have finally got their man from the look of things.
He will improve their fortunes on the pitch given his attacking prowess from the middle of the park.
The Gunners want to win back-to-back Premier League ***** les for the first time next term, and adding the Newcastle star to their ranks is a huge boost.

#arsenal #london #midfielder

Liverpool will be wanting to improve their Premier League standing during the 2026-27 season.
The Anfield outfit only mustered up a fifth-place finish last time around which, for a team who were supposed to be defending their ***** le, was a catastrophic result.
The poor performances from most of the Reds' first-team squad led fans to demand that changes were made at Anfield.
And, although the summer window started off pretty well as Liverpool welcomed Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz through the doors, since the Spaniard's arrival, no concrete moves have been made for any other players.
Indeed, rumours about Liverpool preparing a bid for Bradley Barcola have started to emerge but, for now, they're just rumours.

#Liverpool #made #started #reds

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks re-signed forward Collin Graf to a three-year, $12.75 million contract on Friday.
The 23-year-old had 21 goals and 25 **** ists in 81 games last season with a plus-6 rating in a breakthrough campaign.
Graf entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Quinnipiac University late in the 2023-24 season. He played seven games that season and 31 the following year before becoming a regular in the lineup as a strong two-way player.
"Collin was a big part of our team's improvement this past season, being an effective penalty killer for us and his versatility in the lineup was extremely valuable," general manager Mike Grier said. "His hard working attitude and work ethic is a big reason why his game took another stride last year, and he continues to be an important person in our young group of players. We're happy we are able to keep him a Shark for the next several seasons."
Graf has 26 goals and 33 **** ists in 121 career games.

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The Cleveland Browns QB competition is the story of the team's training camp, even if it might be overblown by many fans and media. GM Andrew Berry and HC Todd Monken have made it clear that the only thing that matters is who produces the best between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, despite the latter's age and potential development.
Sanders has been taking on some leadership and mentorship responsibility with rookie QB Taylen Green and could really benefit from adding a quick deep ball to his ***** nal, according to one ***** yst. Watson, on the other hand, is hoping to have a bounce-back season some six years after his last quality play.
Heading into training camp, Watson reportedly had the lead in the quarterback competition. That was reiterated by The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, live from Berea, but the long-time reporter also noted the positives seen from Sanders, something noted by team reporter Nathan Zegura this offseason as well:
While there has been noted concern about the Browns offense so far in training camp, including by Monken, who noted the team's defense is making things tough for their counterparts, improvement from Sanders could push things to another level.
What do you think about the above report, and who do you think leads the QB competition as the 1st week of camp winds down?

#reporter #things

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the status of the ongoing contract negotiations with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
Like Gonzalez, it appears that Vrabel wants to keep those conversations behind closed doors.
"Listen, we've talked about this contract. It'll either get done, and when it gets done, that'll be the progress that's made," Vrabel told media members on Saturday. "Everybody that's involved is working hard, can't express the professionalism that Gonzo has started camp with. It's clear that he wants to improve. That he wants to be the best at his craft and at that position. I think that he's made that known by the way he's come out here to practice."
Patriots owner Robert Kraft claimed that the team made Gonzalez an offer that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL and the highest-paid player in franchise history. That public revelation put the heat back on Gonzalez and his team when it came to negotiations.
However, the 24-year-old defensive back took the high road when asked about it publicly.

#Patriots

The Oklahoma Sooners made some key transfer portal additions this past winter, with many of them coming on offense. Once it was confirmed that quarterback John Mateer was going to be back in the saddle to run the show in Norman, the focus for OU turned to surrounding him with talent offensively.
One of those crucial portal additions was former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone, who was a breakout player in Austin last year. Now, he crosses the Red RIver to the other side of the iconic rivalry, where he'll hope to help jump-start the Sooner offense.
According to ESPN's list of each top 25 team's x-factor for this upcoming season, Livingstone is the player for the Sooners that can heavily impact where Oklahoma ends up. The redshirt-sophomore should be slated into one of the outside receiver spots, likely the X-WR role that was held down by the combination of Keontez Lewis and Javonnie Gibson last season, and OU needs him to be an improvement piece there this fall.
"In the history of the Red River Rivalry, rarely ever has a player left the Longhorns for the Sooners. But former Texas receiver Livingstone -- quarterback Arch Manning's roommate last year -- could become a difference-maker for his new quarterback, John Mateer. The 6-foot-3, 202-pound Livingstone, who had six touchdown catches as a redshirt freshman last year, should give Oklahoma a physical weapon on the outside alongside returning go-to pass-catcher Isaiah Sategna III and Virginia transfer Trell Harris, who was a third-team All-ACC selection last year." - Jake Trotter, ESPN.
With the speedy Sategna once again manning the H-WR role in the slot and Harris occupying the deep threat Z-WR role that Deion Burks held last year, Livingstone can use his size and physicality to offer OU something it didn't really have last year: a jump ball threat on the outside. Combine that trio with the likes of Jer'Michael Carter, Mackenzie Alleyne, Jacob Jordan, Ivan Carreon, and some promising youngsters, and the Sooners have a chance to be an improved WR group this year.

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Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] chief executive Gerard Lawlor says he hopes to discuss summer football with clubs before Christmas, with a view to a vote over changing the Irish League calendar as soon as the 2028-29 season.
Earlier in the week, Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins said it is "a worry" that Irish Premiership sides will never improve in Europe without a switch to summer football after his side became the third Premiership team to bow out of the qualifiers.
The Irish Premiership currently sits 51st in the Uefa coefficient system and could lose their fourth European spot if Larne, the only Northern Irish team left in the qualifiers, are knocked out before the group stages.
Lawlor has long been an advocate of summer football, something which has long been a discussion point within football in Northern Ireland.
"There will be a vote somewhere," Lawlor told Sportsound on BBC Radio Ulster.

#premiership

Dortmund have high hopes for the highly rated attacking prospect, who has already caught the eye during the club's summer preparations. Although the 17-year-old made only one brief Bundesliga appearance last season, he has looked sharp in pre-season and even found the net against Fortuna Düsseldorf.Kovač was quick to highlight the youngster's qualities.
"You can see what abilities he has. He's fast, strong in the air, and I have to say he put in a lot of effort," the Dortmund coach said after the match.Known for demanding a high level of defensive discipline from his players, Kovač has clearly been pleased with Albert's willingness to improve without the ball.The teenager admitted that the increased tactical and physical demands have helped take his game to another level.
"It has helped me take a certain aspect of my game to a new level. Before, I wasn't the best in some areas, but this has motivated me to work much harder. There are higher demands, such as the work rate and the **** e that needs to be covered, especially in the new, more central position. This has definitely helped my game a lot."
Albert, who regards Kylian Mbappé as his role model, is not lacking in ambition. Looking beyond pre-season, the American youngster has set himself lofty goals at the club.
My dream is to become an important player for the club and to stand out, to be a true leader and help the team win games. I don't want to reduce my game to just statistics. My main goal is to get better every day and develop as much as possible," he told Sky.Reflecting on his rapid rise, Albert admitted that the past six months have flown by."Training with the professionals every day and improving as a player was fantastic,"he said.

#game #demands

Tesla rival BYD (BYDDF), the world's largest electric vehicle maker, reported July sales rose 21.8% vs. a year earlier, gaining momentum thanks to strong overseas demand and improved production of its flash charging Blade 2.0 batteries.
Other China EV makers reported July deliveries as well, including Nio (NIO), XPeng (XPEV), Li Auto (LI), Xiaomi (XIACY) and Leapmotor.
Tesla (TSLA) does not release monthly China sales but industry data will provide those figures in the coming days. That comes after a report the Tesla is mulling selling its China unit to pave the way for a ******* eX merger. Elon Musk denied that as "fake news."
BYD (BYDDF) sold 419,211 electric vehicles, up 21.8% vs. a year earlier. It was the third straight month of year-on-year-growth, picking up from June's 5.5%. July sales rose 3.9% vs. June and were the highest since last December.
The automaker sells fully battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). It's regained the BEV crown from Tesla in Q2

#july #reported #earlier

Ford Motor Company (F) has failed to attract many Wall Street players for most of the past year. Now one firm has decided to reconsider its stance on it.
Jefferies upgraded Ford to buy from hold on Monday, July 27, and raised its price target to $17.50 from $14.50.
The call landed one day before Ford reported its second-quarter results, and Jefferies' new target sat roughly 21% above where the stock traded early Monday, near $14.46.
The upgrade matters because Jefferies did not wait for the numbers to confirm the thesis. It bet that Ford's second quarter would mark the low point for margins and volume before things improve.
For anyone holding Ford, or watching it, the question was simple: Did the setup justify buying before the print? The July 28 report gave the first answer.

#company #wall

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Management addressed U.S. SG&A deleveraging by executing a headcount reduction of 700 employees and eliminating approximately $15 million in vendor contracts to align with current sales volumes.
New vehicle margins remained resilient at over $3,300 per unit in the U.S., supported by disciplined pricing despite broader market affordability concerns and high interest rates.
After-sales growth was driven by a strategic shift of underperforming collision center ******* e into higher-margin traditional service capacity and the addition of 130 new technicians.
The U.S. store rebranding initiative reached the 50% completion mark, aiming to consolidate marketing spend under a single brand voice to improve customer retention and acquisition efficiency.

#NVIDIA #Stock #Potential #Invest

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide.
"Our purpose has always been -- and will always be -- to unite and improve," Infantino said in a statement.
"As a result, this proposal will not proceed."
FIFA, world football's governing body, had floated the plan on Tuesday, saying it could raise up to $4.2 billion based on a valuation of $20 billion for a new FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a commercial subsidiary it proposed to run events such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.
It said that, if approved, the project could provide each of FIFA's 211 member ****** ociations with a one-off payment of $20 million in early 2027 and increase their funding allocation for the 2027-2030 cycle from $8 million to $20 million.

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Achieved a 12% improvement in shipbuilding throughput year-to-date, driven by increased operational focus and progress toward a 15% full-year target.
Secured critical demand signals through finalized contracts for VCS Block VI and the next Columbia-class submarine, providing long-term stability for the workforce and supplier base.
Leveraged a 'distributed shipbuilding' strategy and is on track to increase distributed shipbuilding volume by 30% this year., utilizing offsite unit construction to create dual production paths and mitigate shipyard congestion.
Reported a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit shipbuilding revenue growth, attributed to higher volumes in aircraft carriers, submarines, and amphibious **** ault ships.

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The Colorado Rockies closed July by matching their entire 2025 win total.
Following an hour-long rain delay, Tomoyuki Sugano delivered 6.2 excellent innings, the Rockies converted five hits and two Kansas City errors into three runs against All-Star right-hander Michael Wacha, and Jordan Romano retired the Royals in order in the ninth to secure a 3-1 victory Friday night at Coors Field.
Colorado improved to 43-67, while Kansas City fell to 46-65. Last year's Rockies did not reach win No. 43 until September 21.
Sugano earned the victory to improve to 11-4. Wacha fell to 5-8 despite striking out seven across six innings, and Romano recorded his ninth save.
Tomoyuki Sugano did not overpower the Kansas City Royals. He simply controlled nearly every part of the game.

#sugano

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth €90 million (£77m).
The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.

#newcastle

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0929 ET – (Dow Jones) Automaker Ferrari’s results are strongly ahead of consensus in a quarter dominated by pricing and mix improvement underpinned by higher vehicle personalization, Bernstein ***** ysts write. This more than offset the expected drop in shipments, which was due to model changeovers, the bank says. Full-year guidance for revenue, Ebitda and EBIT was slightly raised, while there is no change to the Ebitda and EBIT margin guidance. The good set of results and a small raise in guidance are welcome after concerns were raised about the health of the luxury consumer and about the cadence of Ferrari’s own margin development, it adds. Bernstein sees further mix and personalization potential in the second half and also sees scope for another guidance upgrade at the third quarter results. Shares fall 1.7%. (dominic.choppingwsj.com)

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Achieved record results driven by hyper-growth in data centers and broad-based strength across the diversified portfolio, with non-data center sales growing mid-single-digits.
Leveraged the 'OneWesco' cross-selling strategy to secure a record backlog, which increased 60% year-over-year across all three business units.
Transformed the CSS segment into a double-digit EBITDA margin business through improved project execution and increased pull-through of high-margin services.
Expanded the data center value proposition from 'grid to rack' by integrating power solutions and mission-critical cooling capabilities.

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Management has successfully pivoted the firm toward growth, nearly doubling trading capital to $3.4 billion over the past year through retained earnings and opportunistic debt.
The firm is reestablishing its identity as a technologist-led organization, resulting in multiyear low attrition rates and improved cultural alignment.
Performance gains are attributed to both favorable market conditions and qualitative improvements in execution that management believes would not have been possible two years ago.
The firm is aggressively scaling its human capital, specifically targeting quants, researchers, and engineers to support a growing pipeline of technical projects.

#capital #performance

SEQUOYAH — Last season's growing pains may become this season's biggest strength.
After relying heavily on freshmen during a 12-win campaign in 2025, Sequoyah returns nearly its entire roster with another year of experience, and the Lady Eagles believe that could make all the difference.
Sequoyah enters the volleyball season with high expectations after finishing 12-15 a year ago. Although the Lady Eagles dropped 10 of their final 13 matches, coach Zoe Kersey said she believes the experience gained by one of the area's youngest teams has positioned the program for a breakout campaign.
"We're obviously going to be young again, but I think we've got some serious potential," Kersey said. "A lot of the girls coming from being freshmen up to sophomores now have put in a lot of work outside of our gym. They've gone to the rec and done club. They've put in a lot of hours and really, really improved."
The improvement hasn't been limited to natural development.

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Over the last several months, as Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves neared his opportunity to opt out of his contract and cash in on a lucrative new one, many expected him to stay put. He eventually did by agreeing to a four-year, $185 million deal, but the process didn't come without anxiety.
He admitted that there was a point in the negotiations when he doubted he would end up staying with the Lakers. Indeed, the Detroit Pistons were one team that was "coming aggressively" for Reaves in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Detroit finished first in the Eastern Conference last season but needed a little more star power and another legitimate scoring threat in its halfcourt game.
Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on "NBA Today" that Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham tried to recruit Reaves to the Motor City.
"Banking on internal improvement has been the thought going back from last summer when they didn't make a big move going into the season," Goodwill said. "They want to see how Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland would play together and it led to 60 wins. Now you're thinking Detroit was going to go make a big move this past offseason. Cade Cunningham was very involved in the potential recruitment of Austin Reaves. Austin Reaves re-signed with the Lakers. Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving -- those were all names the Pistons were interested in. No moves materialized and now they're going to bank on the restricted free agent of Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson's extension."
The Pistons have made some incremental moves this summer, including bringing in veteran forwards John Collins, Tobias Harris and Taurean Prince and guard Isaiah Joe. But they have largely been left behind in the arms race that has taken place throughout the Eastern Conference over the past several weeks.

#going #last #eastern

Zendaya has become one of Hollywood's most versatile and respected performers, building a career that spans acting, music, fashion, and producing. Long before she was headlining blockbuster films and award-winning television series, she was a child model and dancer with a clear dream of performing. Growing up around theater nurtured her love for the arts, but it was watching Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel that convinced her she wanted to pursue acting professionally. Determined to follow that path, she steadily worked her way through auditions before landing roles that introduced her to a global audience.
Her early success came through Disney Channel productions, where she showcased her talents as both an actress and singer. However, Zendaya was eager to prove she could take on more mature and challenging roles beyond the family-friendly image that accompanied her early career. That opportunity arrived in 2017 when she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as MJ in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Appearing alongside Tom Holland, the film marked a major turning point, allowing her to demonstrate a more understated and confident screen presence while reaching an even wider audience. Zendaya has often described the role as the realization of a lifelong ambition to transition from television to feature films.
The same year, she further expanded her reputation by starring in The Greatest Showman, where she portrayed trapeze artist Anne Wheeler. Her character's romance with Phillip Carlyle, played by Zac Efron, became one of the film's emotional highlights, exploring themes of acceptance, courage, and breaking social barriers. Combined with the movie's hugely successful soundtrack, the performance confirmed that Zendaya possessed the rare ability to excel as both an actress and performer, strengthening her reputation as one of Hollywood's brightest young stars.
Her career has continued to flourish through acclaimed projects across film and television, including subsequent Spider-Man films and other critically praised performances. Throughout her success, Zendaya has remained known for her professionalism, humility, and thoughtful perspective on fame. She has frequently spoken about the importance of patience, encouraging aspiring performers to trust their own journey rather than comparing themselves to others. According to Zendaya, growth comes through experience, persistence, and allowing yourself the time to improve without expecting immediate results.
Today, Zendaya is celebrated not only for her talent but also for her authenticity and influence both on and off the screen. Whether portraying complex dramatic characters, leading blockbuster franchises, or inspiring audiences through her interviews and public appearances, she continues to demonstrate that lasting success is built on dedication, resilience, and a willingness to keep learning. Her journey from an ambitious child performer to one of entertainment's most recognizable stars serves as an

Night one of the was a blast as corps showed off their latest work on the latest stop of the DCI Summer Tour.
This time, J. Birney Crum set the backdrop for the annual visit to one of the most historic stops of the season. The massive one-sided stadium seating was packed to the brim and the crowd came ready to give it up for the corps' latest improvements and additions.
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Professional Fighters League (PFL) continues its Summer Series later TONIGHT (Fri., July 31, 2026) as PFL New York goes down from inside UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Headlining the event will be a Lightweight ***** le fight as division kingpin, Usman Nurmagomedov, defends the strap against Archie Colgan.
Nurmagomedov (21-0) is looking to lock down his second-ever ***** le defense, with his first coming against Alfie Davis earlier this year, submitting him via triangle choke at PFL Dubai (see it again here). As for Colgan, he is undefeated (13-0) and is 2-0 under PFL's banner. Prior to that, Colgan had racked up a record of 7-0 under Bellator MMA's banner.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on the ESPN App and ESPN2. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it's always a lot of fun!
In the co-main event, striking superstar, Dakota Ditcheva, returns after a rare year-long layoff in an effort to improve on her mint record of (15-0, 10-0 PFL), taking on long-time combat veteran, Denise Kielholtz, in a women's Flyweight (cough, squash) match. The two were set to throw down at PFL Dubai earlier this year, but the bout had to be rescheduled after Ditcheva withdrew with an injury (more details here).
155 lbs.: Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan – Nurmagomedov wins via first-round knockout
125 lbs.: Dakota Ditcheva vs. Denise Kielholtz -Ditcheva wins via unanimous decision – HIGHLIGHTS!
155 lbs.: Amru Magomedov vs. Angel Alvarez – Magomedov wins via second round TKO
205 lbs.: Moustapha Diakhate vs. Zacharia Nishimwe – Diakhate via first-round TKO
135 lbs.: Raufeon Stots vs. Lazaro Dayron – Dayron wins via split-decision
135 lbs.: Sean Gauci vs. Alan Begosso – Gauci wins via unanimous decision
170 lbs.: Jonathan Piersma vs. Omar El Dafrawy – Dafrawy wins via unanimous decision
125 lbs.: Montana De La Rosa vs. Tatiana Postarnakova- Postarnakova wins via split-decision
155 lbs.: Chamy Delva vs. Levan Khabalaev – Khabalaev wins via first-round TKO

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Management attributes the significant Q2 outperformance to a rally in finished product markets, specifically fat and protein prices, alongside favorable trade-related developments.
The Feed Ingredients segment benefited from robust biofuel demand and tightening global fish meal supplies, which strengthened protein values and supported improved gross margins.
Operational excellence programs, including contract management and price risk optimization, are delivering on the Investor Day promise to generate $150 million to $300 million in additional EBITDA over three years.
The Food segment is undergoing a structural shift from gelatin to higher-margin collagen, with collagen currently generating 2.5x to 3x the margin of traditional gelatin products.

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