2 months ago
ATLANTA — Josh Heupel and Faizon Brandon can rely on Tennessee's defense to carry it through some rough patches — at least to a certain point.
That was apparent in the way the 18th-ranked Vols beat Georgia Tech 45-24 amid a crowd with plenty of orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sept. 12.
Heupel's offense didn't have to light up the scoreboard or stat sheet to win. And Brandon, the freshman quarterback, didn't have to reel off eye-popping highlights for the Vols (2-0) to protect a lead on the road over the Yellow Jackets (0-2).
They just needed to do enough and trust in Jim Knowles, the defensive wiz that Heupel hired as coordinator in the offseason. His squad carried the Vols through some critical lulls.
Knowles' defense scored a touchdown on Dejuan Lane's pick-6. It had another red-zone stop that yielded only a field goal. Jeremiah Telander's interception prevented points before halftime. And the Vols stopped Georgia Tech's rally on fourth down at the goal line early in the fourth quarter.
#vols #georgia #didn 't
That was apparent in the way the 18th-ranked Vols beat Georgia Tech 45-24 amid a crowd with plenty of orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sept. 12.
Heupel's offense didn't have to light up the scoreboard or stat sheet to win. And Brandon, the freshman quarterback, didn't have to reel off eye-popping highlights for the Vols (2-0) to protect a lead on the road over the Yellow Jackets (0-2).
They just needed to do enough and trust in Jim Knowles, the defensive wiz that Heupel hired as coordinator in the offseason. His squad carried the Vols through some critical lulls.
Knowles' defense scored a touchdown on Dejuan Lane's pick-6. It had another red-zone stop that yielded only a field goal. Jeremiah Telander's interception prevented points before halftime. And the Vols stopped Georgia Tech's rally on fourth down at the goal line early in the fourth quarter.
#vols #georgia #didn 't
2 months ago
ATLANTA — Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon will try for a strong sequel to his debut in leading the 18th-ranked Vols against Georgia Tech.
Tennessee (1-0) and Georgia Tech (0-1) play Sept. 12 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
It's a good road test, especially for Brandon, who accounted for five touchdowns in 56-9 win over Furman at home. And defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will dig deeper into his scheme to stop the Yellow Jackets.
The Vols will get a boost from the return of All-SEC linebacker Arion Carter and starting center Sam Pendleton, who were suspended for the Furman game.
Carter was suspended by the NCAA because he accepted a $427 flight from his agent to an NFL pre-draft training facility, whice he repaid. Pendleton was suspended by Tennessee for violation of team rules because he was arrested in May on charges of driving under the influence.
#georgia #atlanta
Tennessee (1-0) and Georgia Tech (0-1) play Sept. 12 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
It's a good road test, especially for Brandon, who accounted for five touchdowns in 56-9 win over Furman at home. And defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will dig deeper into his scheme to stop the Yellow Jackets.
The Vols will get a boost from the return of All-SEC linebacker Arion Carter and starting center Sam Pendleton, who were suspended for the Furman game.
Carter was suspended by the NCAA because he accepted a $427 flight from his agent to an NFL pre-draft training facility, whice he repaid. Pendleton was suspended by Tennessee for violation of team rules because he was arrested in May on charges of driving under the influence.
#georgia #atlanta
2 months ago
Florida A&M football has been forced to make a quarterback change after starter Isaiah Knowles was ruled out for the season with a thumb injury.
Backup Dustin Fletcher led the Rattler offense on the field for their first possession against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a Week 2 "money game" at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Fletcher replaces Knowles, who left Sept. 6's 31-13 Orange Blossom Classic loss against the third quarter after hurting his right throwing hand after taking a hit from a South Carolina State defender. Fletcher subbed in and completed 6-of-8 passes for 68 yards.
And now, he's responsible for operating head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.'s offense against the defending College Football Playoff runners-up and No. 7-ranked team in the USA TODAY top 25.
Fletcher transferred to the Rattlers from The Citadel.
#fletcher #Miami #Football
Backup Dustin Fletcher led the Rattler offense on the field for their first possession against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a Week 2 "money game" at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Fletcher replaces Knowles, who left Sept. 6's 31-13 Orange Blossom Classic loss against the third quarter after hurting his right throwing hand after taking a hit from a South Carolina State defender. Fletcher subbed in and completed 6-of-8 passes for 68 yards.
And now, he's responsible for operating head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.'s offense against the defending College Football Playoff runners-up and No. 7-ranked team in the USA TODAY top 25.
Fletcher transferred to the Rattlers from The Citadel.
#fletcher #Miami #Football
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Tina Knowles is starring in her first solo fashion campaign at 72, fronting the relaunch of American luxury label St. John under Humberto Leon.
Tina Knowles has spent decades dressing other people. At 72, she has finally been asked to stand in front of the camera herself.
Vanity Fair reported that Knowles is fronting the creative relaunch of St. John, the American luxury house founded in California in the 1960s, in what amounts to her first-ever solo fashion campaign.
The move is overseen by the label's new creative director, Humberto Leon, who co-founded Opening Ceremony and previously shared creative duties at Kenzo alongside Carol Lim.
The timing is worth pausing on. Knowles established the family's presence in fashion long before either of her daughters, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, became style figures in their own right, working as stylist, costume designer and creative force behind Destiny's Child.
#tina #american #leon
Tina Knowles has spent decades dressing other people. At 72, she has finally been asked to stand in front of the camera herself.
Vanity Fair reported that Knowles is fronting the creative relaunch of St. John, the American luxury house founded in California in the 1960s, in what amounts to her first-ever solo fashion campaign.
The move is overseen by the label's new creative director, Humberto Leon, who co-founded Opening Ceremony and previously shared creative duties at Kenzo alongside Carol Lim.
The timing is worth pausing on. Knowles established the family's presence in fashion long before either of her daughters, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, became style figures in their own right, working as stylist, costume designer and creative force behind Destiny's Child.
#tina #american #leon
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Tina Knowles has shown she is a woman of many hats, and she's doubling down, starring in her first solo luxury fashion campaign.
The businesswoman, designer and mother of both Beyoncé and Solange Knowles made her luxury fashion campaign debut in American luxury heritage house St. John by Humberto Leon Fall 2026 capsule collection, released Sept. 10. The collection is now available at stjohnsknits.com
The collection serves as the inaugural campaign by Leon the brand's newly appointed creative director. He is the co-founder of the fashion brand Opening Ceremony and former co-creative director of Kenzo.
"St. John is a brand that exemplifies American luxury, and its unique perspective shaped the way I looked at fashion. I was always drawn to the mother-daughter bond at its core, and its iconic marketing which paired Marie Gray's dedication to knitwear with her daughter Kelly's edge. Today, that legacy is reflected not only in its excellence in design, but in the way its clothes make women of all generations feel. It's been thrilling to dive into St. John's incredible history, and I look forward to taking it to new and unexpected places," Leon said in a statement.
For the campaign, Knowles shows off her sense of style as she poses in various pieces from the collection, which features reimagined knitwear, capri pants, archival jewelry and more.
#creative
The businesswoman, designer and mother of both Beyoncé and Solange Knowles made her luxury fashion campaign debut in American luxury heritage house St. John by Humberto Leon Fall 2026 capsule collection, released Sept. 10. The collection is now available at stjohnsknits.com
The collection serves as the inaugural campaign by Leon the brand's newly appointed creative director. He is the co-founder of the fashion brand Opening Ceremony and former co-creative director of Kenzo.
"St. John is a brand that exemplifies American luxury, and its unique perspective shaped the way I looked at fashion. I was always drawn to the mother-daughter bond at its core, and its iconic marketing which paired Marie Gray's dedication to knitwear with her daughter Kelly's edge. Today, that legacy is reflected not only in its excellence in design, but in the way its clothes make women of all generations feel. It's been thrilling to dive into St. John's incredible history, and I look forward to taking it to new and unexpected places," Leon said in a statement.
For the campaign, Knowles shows off her sense of style as she poses in various pieces from the collection, which features reimagined knitwear, capri pants, archival jewelry and more.
#creative
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Florida A&M football may have to attempt its comeback on South Carolina State without its starting quarterback.
Isaiah Knowles left the game late in the third quarter of the Orange Blossom Classic after taking a hit as he threw the football away.
The graduate student left the game with an injury to his right throwing hand and entered the sideline tent. The ESPN broadcast showed Knowles fully dressed, but getting his wrist taped up by the FAMU trainers.
Backup Dustin Fletcher has substituted in at quarterback as the Rattlers look to erase a 28-13 fourth-quarter deficit. Fletcher is a graduate student from Flint, Michigan, and transferred from The Citadel this season.
Knowles went 7-for-22 for 94 passing yards before leaving the game.
#fletcher #quarter
Isaiah Knowles left the game late in the third quarter of the Orange Blossom Classic after taking a hit as he threw the football away.
The graduate student left the game with an injury to his right throwing hand and entered the sideline tent. The ESPN broadcast showed Knowles fully dressed, but getting his wrist taped up by the FAMU trainers.
Backup Dustin Fletcher has substituted in at quarterback as the Rattlers look to erase a 28-13 fourth-quarter deficit. Fletcher is a graduate student from Flint, Michigan, and transferred from The Citadel this season.
Knowles went 7-for-22 for 94 passing yards before leaving the game.
#fletcher #quarter
2 months ago
Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon will debut for Tennessee football as the 18th-ranked Vols play Furman in the 2026 season opener on Sept. 5.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET with a sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium. It will be streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
Brandon, 18, is the youngest starting quarterback in UT history. He'll be surrounded by proven performers like 1,000-yard rusher DeSean Bishop, wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley and an experienced offensive line.
Jim Knowles will debut as UT defensive coordinator, along with several transfers on defense. And coach Josh Heupel is vying for his 46th win at Tennessee, which would tie Doug ******* ey for sixth place on the Vols' all-time wins list.
Follow live updates here of Tennessee vs. Furman.
#quarterback #faizon
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET with a sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium. It will be streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
Brandon, 18, is the youngest starting quarterback in UT history. He'll be surrounded by proven performers like 1,000-yard rusher DeSean Bishop, wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley and an experienced offensive line.
Jim Knowles will debut as UT defensive coordinator, along with several transfers on defense. And coach Josh Heupel is vying for his 46th win at Tennessee, which would tie Doug ******* ey for sixth place on the Vols' all-time wins list.
Follow live updates here of Tennessee vs. Furman.
#quarterback #faizon
2 months ago
Destiny's Child was one of the biggest girl groups in the world, but high-profile line-up changes and lawsuits plagued their early success.
Two of the founding members, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, filed a lawsuit against manager Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé's dad, for breach of contract, defamation, libel, and fraud, according to Rolling Stone, after claiming he favored Beyoncé and distributed the group's earnings somewhat creatively.
LeToya and LaTavia were then replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, who left the group after six months, and Destiny's Child became a trio.
LeToya and LaTavia were part of the original Destiny's Child lineup (@ Getty Images)
The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2002, and LeToya claimed in 2023 that all was forgiven. "Things happened the way they were supposed to happen," she said. "Baby, everybody's fine. We've done our therapy."
#letoya #beyonc #mathew #knowles
Two of the founding members, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, filed a lawsuit against manager Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé's dad, for breach of contract, defamation, libel, and fraud, according to Rolling Stone, after claiming he favored Beyoncé and distributed the group's earnings somewhat creatively.
LeToya and LaTavia were then replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, who left the group after six months, and Destiny's Child became a trio.
LeToya and LaTavia were part of the original Destiny's Child lineup (@ Getty Images)
The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2002, and LeToya claimed in 2023 that all was forgiven. "Things happened the way they were supposed to happen," she said. "Baby, everybody's fine. We've done our therapy."
#letoya #beyonc #mathew #knowles
2 months ago
Billionaire David Tepper used the second quarter to make a striking trade within the AI hardware chain. Appaloosa Management cut its Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) share count by 41.4%, while increasing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) for a sixth consecutive quarter. The filing does not disclose Tepper's rationale. The positions instead contrast a cyclical HBM supplier with a diversified advanced foundry serving nearly every major chip designer. That makes the comparison about earnings durability as much as exposure to total AI demand.
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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a powerful rebuttal. It reported record fiscal third-quarter results as high-bandwidth memory became critical to AI accelerators. HBM requires more capacity and technical sophistication than conventional memory, potentially supporting stronger pricing and margins. If supply remains disciplined while demand expands, Micron's cycle may be structurally better than the old commodity pattern. The bear case is its planned capital spending of more than $25 billion and the possibility that today's shortages invite too much future supply.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) offers a broader toll-road thesis. Its second-quarter gross margin reached 67.7%, and the ongoing 2-nanometer ramp can deepen its lead in advanced manufacturing. It benefits whether customers favor Nvidia, AMD, custom accelerators, or other designs. However, that dominance brings enormous fabrication costs, customer concentration, geopolitical exposure, and the difficulty of maintaining exceptional margins while new capacity comes online.
The two holdings do not necessarily predict weaker AI demand. They simply provide two different ways to monetize it. Micron has greater operating leverage if HBM prices stay tight, but Taiwan Semiconductor has more diversified exposure across the entire computing stack. The first offers a sharper cyclical upside; the second offers a more durable platform with risks investors cannot ignore. That tradeoff explains why reducing one position need not invalidate its thesis.
#quarter #semiconductor
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Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a powerful rebuttal. It reported record fiscal third-quarter results as high-bandwidth memory became critical to AI accelerators. HBM requires more capacity and technical sophistication than conventional memory, potentially supporting stronger pricing and margins. If supply remains disciplined while demand expands, Micron's cycle may be structurally better than the old commodity pattern. The bear case is its planned capital spending of more than $25 billion and the possibility that today's shortages invite too much future supply.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) offers a broader toll-road thesis. Its second-quarter gross margin reached 67.7%, and the ongoing 2-nanometer ramp can deepen its lead in advanced manufacturing. It benefits whether customers favor Nvidia, AMD, custom accelerators, or other designs. However, that dominance brings enormous fabrication costs, customer concentration, geopolitical exposure, and the difficulty of maintaining exceptional margins while new capacity comes online.
The two holdings do not necessarily predict weaker AI demand. They simply provide two different ways to monetize it. Micron has greater operating leverage if HBM prices stay tight, but Taiwan Semiconductor has more diversified exposure across the entire computing stack. The first offers a sharper cyclical upside; the second offers a more durable platform with risks investors cannot ignore. That tradeoff explains why reducing one position need not invalidate its thesis.
#quarter #semiconductor
2 months ago
What does Tennessee football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles want from his unit in the season opener against Furman? It's safe to say his expectations are high.
"I don't want to give up any yards," he said on Sept. 1. Next: "I want to get a shut out."
And finally: "I don't want to give up any first downs."
The No. 18 Vols are a 46.5-point favorite against Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium and it will be Knowles' debut at Tennessee after leaving Penn State. It'll be the first chance for Tennessee's defense to prove itself after a disappointing season last year.
Tennessee's margin for error will lessen dramatically after the Paladins. Week 2 will present a much stiffer challenge at Georgia Tech, and just two weeks later No. 4 Texas will come to Neyland Stadium as the first of Tennessee's nine SEC games.
#tennessee #furman #neyland #season
"I don't want to give up any yards," he said on Sept. 1. Next: "I want to get a shut out."
And finally: "I don't want to give up any first downs."
The No. 18 Vols are a 46.5-point favorite against Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium and it will be Knowles' debut at Tennessee after leaving Penn State. It'll be the first chance for Tennessee's defense to prove itself after a disappointing season last year.
Tennessee's margin for error will lessen dramatically after the Paladins. Week 2 will present a much stiffer challenge at Georgia Tech, and just two weeks later No. 4 Texas will come to Neyland Stadium as the first of Tennessee's nine SEC games.
#tennessee #furman #neyland #season
2 months ago
What does Tennessee football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles want from his unit in the season opener against Furman? It's safe to say his expectations are high.
"I don't want to give up any yards," he said on Sept. 1. Next: "I want to get a shut out."
And finally: "I don't want to give up any first downs."
The No. 18 Vols are a 46.5-point favorite against Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium and it will be Knowles' debut at Tennessee after leaving Penn State. It'll be the first chance for Tennessee's defense to prove itself after a disappointing season last year.
Tennessee's margin for error will lessen dramatically after the Paladins. Week 2 will present a much stiffer challenge at Georgia Tech, and just two weeks later No. 4 Texas will come to Neyland Stadium as the first of Tennessee's nine SEC games.
#first #knowles #furman #don 't
"I don't want to give up any yards," he said on Sept. 1. Next: "I want to get a shut out."
And finally: "I don't want to give up any first downs."
The No. 18 Vols are a 46.5-point favorite against Furman (1-0) on Sept. 5 (3:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at Neyland Stadium and it will be Knowles' debut at Tennessee after leaving Penn State. It'll be the first chance for Tennessee's defense to prove itself after a disappointing season last year.
Tennessee's margin for error will lessen dramatically after the Paladins. Week 2 will present a much stiffer challenge at Georgia Tech, and just two weeks later No. 4 Texas will come to Neyland Stadium as the first of Tennessee's nine SEC games.
#first #knowles #furman #don 't
2 months ago
Beyoncé Knowles Carter is donating $200,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by the recent floods in Indiana through her BeyGood Foundation.
The foundation shared a post on its official Instagram account on Monday about the latest effort.
The caption read, "Today BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by Beyoncé, is announcing a donation of $200,000 to help with relief efforts in Indiana. The funds will go to City Life Center and Angel by Nature that's on the ground aiding communities most affected following the record flooding caused by a derecho storm that destroyed infrastructure, leaving more than 1000 people unhoused. The fund will immediately support critical relief and recovery efforts in the neediest areas, including the city of Gary, providing food, household supplies, and other essential resources to individuals and families impacted by the flooding."
The post ended with a call to action, telling its followers "If you'd like to help those impacted by the disaster in Indiana, please consider making a donation at beygood.org."
#beygood #beyonc #city #post
The foundation shared a post on its official Instagram account on Monday about the latest effort.
The caption read, "Today BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by Beyoncé, is announcing a donation of $200,000 to help with relief efforts in Indiana. The funds will go to City Life Center and Angel by Nature that's on the ground aiding communities most affected following the record flooding caused by a derecho storm that destroyed infrastructure, leaving more than 1000 people unhoused. The fund will immediately support critical relief and recovery efforts in the neediest areas, including the city of Gary, providing food, household supplies, and other essential resources to individuals and families impacted by the flooding."
The post ended with a call to action, telling its followers "If you'd like to help those impacted by the disaster in Indiana, please consider making a donation at beygood.org."
#beygood #beyonc #city #post
2 months ago
Minnesota United was putting the final touches on a 5-1 win over the Earthquakes on Saturday when the MLS match was interrupted by cuteness.
"Oh, there's a baby on the field," said Apple TV commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin said from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.
A toddler had escaped seats along the sideline and wandered onto the field, with a stadium staff member shown picking up the smiling kid and delivering him back to an adult. A woman who grabbed him appeared to say, "I'm so sorry."
With the game in hand during stoppage time, Loons head coach Cameron Knowles wondered what the commotion was and looked away from the game to see what it was.
"Oh, man, it's a little bit too early to get a lifetime ban from a stadium," Knowles joked.
#stadium
"Oh, there's a baby on the field," said Apple TV commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin said from PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.
A toddler had escaped seats along the sideline and wandered onto the field, with a stadium staff member shown picking up the smiling kid and delivering him back to an adult. A woman who grabbed him appeared to say, "I'm so sorry."
With the game in hand during stoppage time, Loons head coach Cameron Knowles wondered what the commotion was and looked away from the game to see what it was.
"Oh, man, it's a little bit too early to get a lifetime ban from a stadium," Knowles joked.
#stadium
2 months ago
Solange Knowles has paid a heartfelt tribute to her former co-star, Hayden Panettiere.
On Sunday, the Heroes actress was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina and was ****** ounced dead at the scene. She was 36.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Solange posted a snap of herself and Hayden on the set of their 2006 teen comedy, Bring It On: All or Nothing, in which they played high school cheerleaders.
"Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it," she wrote in the caption. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story (sic). We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing."
Singer-actress Solange went on to share several more stills of Hayden in the movie.
"I salute your journey and i honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people... reaching people we couldn't have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light," the 40-year-old mused. "The light surrounds you now. Rest easy Hayden."
#hayden
On Sunday, the Heroes actress was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina and was ****** ounced dead at the scene. She was 36.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Solange posted a snap of herself and Hayden on the set of their 2006 teen comedy, Bring It On: All or Nothing, in which they played high school cheerleaders.
"Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it," she wrote in the caption. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story (sic). We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing."
Singer-actress Solange went on to share several more stills of Hayden in the movie.
"I salute your journey and i honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people... reaching people we couldn't have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light," the 40-year-old mused. "The light surrounds you now. Rest easy Hayden."
#hayden
2 months ago
Tennessee Volunteers safety Edrees Farooq is expected to miss the 2026 college football season with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee. He was hurt during Friday's practice on Aug. 14. He was carted off the field and taken by ambulance to UT Medical Center for further evaluation.
Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
#farooq
Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
#farooq
2 months ago
Tennessee starting safety Edrees Farooq is out for the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury in practice on Aug. 14, UT announced.
"Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," UT said in a statement. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
Farooq left the practice field in an ambulance and was transported to UT Medical Center. After evaluation, his injury status was updated to season-ending.
It robs the Vols of a returning starter at a critical position in new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme.
Farooq, a 6-foot, 202-pound junior, was a returning starter and projected to retain that position. Knowles had praised him throughout the offseason. Coincidentally, Knowles recognized Farooq as the defender of the day on his X account about two hours before he suffered the injury.
#knowles #knee #suffered #returning
"Edrees Farooq suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his right knee at practice on Friday morning," UT said in a statement. "We stand with Edrees and support him as he begins the recovery process. We know he will continue to make a strong leadership impact on our team this fall."
Farooq left the practice field in an ambulance and was transported to UT Medical Center. After evaluation, his injury status was updated to season-ending.
It robs the Vols of a returning starter at a critical position in new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme.
Farooq, a 6-foot, 202-pound junior, was a returning starter and projected to retain that position. Knowles had praised him throughout the offseason. Coincidentally, Knowles recognized Farooq as the defender of the day on his X account about two hours before he suffered the injury.
#knowles #knee #suffered #returning
3 months ago
Conestoga Capital Advisors, an ****** et management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter reports a positive market shift towards Small Caps, with the Russell 2000 Index achieving its best first half since 1991 and the Russell 2000 Growth Index up 25.7% in Q2, fueled by AI enthusiasm and semiconductor stocks. However, market leadership was uneven, mirroring the Tech Bubble, as high-beta stocks outperformed while high-quality companies lagged, impacting Conestoga's quality-focused strategies. Management expressed confidence in long-term outcomes, noting that speculative leadership won't last as monetary policy tightens and market breadth improves. The firm remains committed to high-quality growth businesses, expecting these to regain favor as leadership broadens. The Conestoga Small Cap Composite returned 14.32% net-of-fees in the second quarter, with 25.71% for the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Narrow Index leadership hurt the relative results, but it also hid Composite improvements. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Conestoga Capital Advisors highlighted Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) as a newly added position in the Small Cap Composite. Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is a specialty electronic components manufacturer that offers capacitors, radio frequency (RF) and microwave filters, balanced armature speakers, and medtech microphones. On August 4, 2026, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) closed at $40.40 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.45 billion. Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) posted a one-month return of 14.25%, while its shares gained 105.03% over the past 52 weeks.
Conestoga Capital Advisors stated the following regarding Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) designs highly engineered components used in medical, defense, industrial, and electrification applications. We were attracted to the company's accelerating organic growth, expanding margins, and exposure to several attractive long-term secular trends. Management highlighted strong order activity across its Precision Devices business, with a sixth consecutive quarter of book-to-bill above 1.0x supporting confidence in continued growth."
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. As per our database, 26 hedge fund portfolios held Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) at the end of the first quarter, which was 30 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) and that has 10,000% upside pote
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Conestoga Capital Advisors highlighted Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) as a newly added position in the Small Cap Composite. Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is a specialty electronic components manufacturer that offers capacitors, radio frequency (RF) and microwave filters, balanced armature speakers, and medtech microphones. On August 4, 2026, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) closed at $40.40 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.45 billion. Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) posted a one-month return of 14.25%, while its shares gained 105.03% over the past 52 weeks.
Conestoga Capital Advisors stated the following regarding Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) designs highly engineered components used in medical, defense, industrial, and electrification applications. We were attracted to the company's accelerating organic growth, expanding margins, and exposure to several attractive long-term secular trends. Management highlighted strong order activity across its Precision Devices business, with a sixth consecutive quarter of book-to-bill above 1.0x supporting confidence in continued growth."
Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. As per our database, 26 hedge fund portfolios held Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) at the end of the first quarter, which was 30 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) and that has 10,000% upside pote
3 months ago
Jim Knowles enters his first season as Tennessee's defensive coordinator in 2026. The Vols will kick off fall training camp on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Knowles met with media ahead of Tennessee's first practice. The first-year defensive coordinator discussed installing his scheme and where he feels his unit stands ahead of practice No. 1 in fall camp.
"It's always a process, but I thought that we made more strides this spring and summer than any of my first year ******* ignments, because I was able to bring in staff who understand the system, really at all levels of the football, so I thought we got a lot done," Knowles said. "We are going to continue to move it forward in camp, but right now, going into camp about 70 percent or so of everything has already been put in. We just need to keep ******* ping that during camp, and I think we have the players who now really understand the system that we can tweak it.
"We haven't been in the game plan yet. I don't game plan against the offense, so it's all just teaching the different concepts and then we can mix and match them - which kind of increases the percentages as we go."
Knowles was Penn State's defensive coordinator in 2025 after serving in the same capacity at Ohio State from 2022-24.
#coordinator #fall #practice #thought
On Tuesday, Knowles met with media ahead of Tennessee's first practice. The first-year defensive coordinator discussed installing his scheme and where he feels his unit stands ahead of practice No. 1 in fall camp.
"It's always a process, but I thought that we made more strides this spring and summer than any of my first year ******* ignments, because I was able to bring in staff who understand the system, really at all levels of the football, so I thought we got a lot done," Knowles said. "We are going to continue to move it forward in camp, but right now, going into camp about 70 percent or so of everything has already been put in. We just need to keep ******* ping that during camp, and I think we have the players who now really understand the system that we can tweak it.
"We haven't been in the game plan yet. I don't game plan against the offense, so it's all just teaching the different concepts and then we can mix and match them - which kind of increases the percentages as we go."
Knowles was Penn State's defensive coordinator in 2025 after serving in the same capacity at Ohio State from 2022-24.
#coordinator #fall #practice #thought
3 months ago
After finishing the college football season 8-5 last year, it's back to the drawing board for the Tennessee Volunteers.
There's plenty of turnover for the Vols entering 2026, including quarterback Joey Aguilar, who was denied a waiver to compete for an additional season.
Nonetheless, Tennessee is sure to be strong on defense at the very least with new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as the offense looks to find a rhythm with one of its freshman quarterbacks.
SHOP: 2026 Tennessee college football tickets
With the excitement of hearing Rocky Top blaring throughout Neyland Stadium in the fall, it's time to get your weekends planned with Vols football tickets.
#tennessee #vols #college
There's plenty of turnover for the Vols entering 2026, including quarterback Joey Aguilar, who was denied a waiver to compete for an additional season.
Nonetheless, Tennessee is sure to be strong on defense at the very least with new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as the offense looks to find a rhythm with one of its freshman quarterbacks.
SHOP: 2026 Tennessee college football tickets
With the excitement of hearing Rocky Top blaring throughout Neyland Stadium in the fall, it's time to get your weekends planned with Vols football tickets.
#tennessee #vols #college
3 months ago
Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its "Small Cap Value Fund" Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Ariel Investments said its Small Cap Value Tax-Exempt Composite gained 17.19% gross and 17.04% net in the second quarter of 2026, matching the Russell 2000 Value Index but trailing the Russell 2000's 21.49% return. The rebound was supported by easing geopolitical tensions, lower oil prices, resilient earnings, and renewed strength in technology and AI-related stocks, with strong stock selection also aiding performance. The fund enters the second half with a measured outlook, citing uneven global growth, geopolitical risks, persistent inflation, and elevated borrowing costs as potential sources of volatility. The firm remains focused on long-term value creation through disciplined, bottom-up research and investments in durable businesses with strong balance sheets, capable management, and sustainable competitive advantages. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Ariel Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks like Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN). Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is an electronic components company providing advanced audio, communications, and connectivity solutions for consumer and industrial applications. The one-month return of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) was -0.49% while its shares traded between $19.29 and $42.93 over the last 52 weeks. On July 31, 2026, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) stock closed at approximately $36.08 per share, with a market capitalization of about $3.125 billion.
Ariel Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
Leading provider of audio components and precision electronic devices, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) also advanced following a strong earnings report that exceeded revenue and profit expectations. Performance was propelled by solid execution across segments, with Precision Devices benefiting from robust demand across diverse applications and its positioning for accelerated growth. MedTech & Specialty Audio also delivered steady results with attractive margins, underscoring the resilience and quality of the business. Meanwhile, KN continued to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases. We believe the company remains well positioned due to its focus on high-value, niche markets where it holds leading positions, supported by favorable end-market dynamics and improving operational execution that provide a compelling path for sustained growth.
#fund
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Ariel Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks like Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN). Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) is an electronic components company providing advanced audio, communications, and connectivity solutions for consumer and industrial applications. The one-month return of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) was -0.49% while its shares traded between $19.29 and $42.93 over the last 52 weeks. On July 31, 2026, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) stock closed at approximately $36.08 per share, with a market capitalization of about $3.125 billion.
Ariel Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
Leading provider of audio components and precision electronic devices, Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) also advanced following a strong earnings report that exceeded revenue and profit expectations. Performance was propelled by solid execution across segments, with Precision Devices benefiting from robust demand across diverse applications and its positioning for accelerated growth. MedTech & Specialty Audio also delivered steady results with attractive margins, underscoring the resilience and quality of the business. Meanwhile, KN continued to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases. We believe the company remains well positioned due to its focus on high-value, niche markets where it holds leading positions, supported by favorable end-market dynamics and improving operational execution that provide a compelling path for sustained growth.
#fund
3 months ago
Fans from Northeast Ohio had mixed reactions to the news that Akron native LeBron James isn't heading back home.
"I regret that he ain't coming home to Cleveland, but this will always be his hometown," said Fred Slack of Akron.
James agreed on Friday, July 24 to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agency Klutch Sports Group confirmed on social media. James will join the Sixers on a two-year, $8 million contract, which includes a player option, agent Rich Paul told ESPN.
"We got Bron!" said an excited Brandon Knowles, who was manning the 4 Bros & a Sis lemonade stand at the Northeast Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic in downtown Akron.
Knowles isn't from Philadelphia, nor is he a Sixers fan ‒ but he is a LeBron James fan. Wherever James goes, Knowles will follow.
#james #akron #sixers
"I regret that he ain't coming home to Cleveland, but this will always be his hometown," said Fred Slack of Akron.
James agreed on Friday, July 24 to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agency Klutch Sports Group confirmed on social media. James will join the Sixers on a two-year, $8 million contract, which includes a player option, agent Rich Paul told ESPN.
"We got Bron!" said an excited Brandon Knowles, who was manning the 4 Bros & a Sis lemonade stand at the Northeast Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic in downtown Akron.
Knowles isn't from Philadelphia, nor is he a Sixers fan ‒ but he is a LeBron James fan. Wherever James goes, Knowles will follow.
#james #akron #sixers
4 months ago
The Kansas City Chiefs would always rather be overprepared than underprepared, and that was the exact approach they took in rebuilding the secondary throughout the offseason.
For example, despite news that veteran nickel corner Kader Kohou was signing in free agency, the Chiefs drafted another nickel specialist in Jadon Canady in round four of the NFL draft. Not to mention they already had nickel options in Kevin Knowles and Christian Roland-Wallace on the roster, plus hybrid safeties like Chamarri Conner and Jaden Hicks who have been known to play in the slot at times.
Add veteran former slot specialist L'Jarius Sneed and veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam to the mix, and you have what could be a very crowded training camp competition for the Chiefs this summer.
With all that in mind, an early signing like Kohou may not be guaranteed a roster spot, according to KC insiders Matt Derrick (Chiefs Digest) and Nick Jacobs (KSHB 41).
During the July 5 episode of the "41 is the Mic" podcast, hosted by Derrick and Jacobs, the former explained why Kohou's 2026 contract may not last into September.
For example, despite news that veteran nickel corner Kader Kohou was signing in free agency, the Chiefs drafted another nickel specialist in Jadon Canady in round four of the NFL draft. Not to mention they already had nickel options in Kevin Knowles and Christian Roland-Wallace on the roster, plus hybrid safeties like Chamarri Conner and Jaden Hicks who have been known to play in the slot at times.
Add veteran former slot specialist L'Jarius Sneed and veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam to the mix, and you have what could be a very crowded training camp competition for the Chiefs this summer.
With all that in mind, an early signing like Kohou may not be guaranteed a roster spot, according to KC insiders Matt Derrick (Chiefs Digest) and Nick Jacobs (KSHB 41).
During the July 5 episode of the "41 is the Mic" podcast, hosted by Derrick and Jacobs, the former explained why Kohou's 2026 contract may not last into September.
4 months ago
The Tennessee Vols haven't been on many folks' radars this offseason. With plenty of roster turnover and an unsettled quarterback battle, the Vols have the looks of a big question mark for the 2026 season amid what should be a wide open and entertaining SEC.
However, the Vols had quite the makeover on the defensive side of the ball going back to December of last year. Tim Banks was fired, and Jim Knowles was brought down from Penn State. Knowles brought a number of his former Nittany Lions players with him to Knoxville with him, and that included three noteworthy defenders in EDGE Chaz Coleman, LB Amare Campbell, and S Dejuan Lane.
Well, Coleman is gone, as all Tennessee fans know, but Campbell should have a strong impact in the middle this season. And it's in the middle where CBS Sports' Chris Hummer thinks the Vols have the best group in the entire country.
Hummer listed the best group nationally at each position, and the Vols' linebackers got the nod.
The Volunteers have the deepest linebacker unit in the country. For example, Edwin Spillman (81) and Jeremiah Telander (80) led Tennessee in tackles last year and are back in 2026. Yet there's a real chance neither starts due to the presence of Arion Carter — an expected draft pick who returned to school because of injury — and Penn State transfer Amare Campbell, a four-star addition out of the portal who's totaled 179 tackles, 20 TFLs and 9.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
However, the Vols had quite the makeover on the defensive side of the ball going back to December of last year. Tim Banks was fired, and Jim Knowles was brought down from Penn State. Knowles brought a number of his former Nittany Lions players with him to Knoxville with him, and that included three noteworthy defenders in EDGE Chaz Coleman, LB Amare Campbell, and S Dejuan Lane.
Well, Coleman is gone, as all Tennessee fans know, but Campbell should have a strong impact in the middle this season. And it's in the middle where CBS Sports' Chris Hummer thinks the Vols have the best group in the entire country.
Hummer listed the best group nationally at each position, and the Vols' linebackers got the nod.
The Volunteers have the deepest linebacker unit in the country. For example, Edwin Spillman (81) and Jeremiah Telander (80) led Tennessee in tackles last year and are back in 2026. Yet there's a real chance neither starts due to the presence of Arion Carter — an expected draft pick who returned to school because of injury — and Penn State transfer Amare Campbell, a four-star addition out of the portal who's totaled 179 tackles, 20 TFLs and 9.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
4 months ago
ONE Championship has locked in a blockbuster showdown for ONE SAMURAI 4, as Jonathan “The General” Haggerty prepares to defend his ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World **** le against Hiroki Akimoto, the man who once sat on the very throne the Englishman now occupies.
These two world-class strikers collide on Saturday, October 17, live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, **** an.
Haggerty is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound strikers on the planet. The London native, who trains under Team Underground and Knowlesy Academy, carries a career record of 24-5 and sits at 10-3 in the promotion.
He remains undefeated in kickboxing competition under the ONE banner. A former ONE Flyweight and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion, “The General” added a third belt to his collection in November 2023.
The 29-year-old challenged ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade for the division’s vacant kickboxing belt at ONE Fight Night 16. Haggerty flatlined the Brazilian in the second round to become a two-sport ONE World Champion.
These two world-class strikers collide on Saturday, October 17, live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, **** an.
Haggerty is widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound strikers on the planet. The London native, who trains under Team Underground and Knowlesy Academy, carries a career record of 24-5 and sits at 10-3 in the promotion.
He remains undefeated in kickboxing competition under the ONE banner. A former ONE Flyweight and Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion, “The General” added a third belt to his collection in November 2023.
The 29-year-old challenged ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade for the division’s vacant kickboxing belt at ONE Fight Night 16. Haggerty flatlined the Brazilian in the second round to become a two-sport ONE World Champion.
4 months ago
Two Florida A&M football players will accompany head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. at Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day.
Quarterback Isaiah Knowles and edge rusher Antonio Camon Jr. have been picked to represent the Rattlers alongside the newly hired head coach to preview the 2026 football season.
SWAC Football Media Day is on Wednesday, July 15, at the Sheraton-Birmingham in Alabama. It features all of the league’s football teams.
Knowles is a new addition to the Rattlers, transferring from NCAA Division II Albany State after winning back-to-back Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year awards. The graduate followed Gray to FAMU after spending three seasons together at Albany State, where they captured the SIAC Championship and were named Division II’s Black College Football National Champions in 2025.
Camon has been with FAMU football since the 2024 season. In 2025, he led the team with four sacks and added 19 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss as a redshirt sophomore. Camon initially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal but was convinced by Gray to withdraw.
Quarterback Isaiah Knowles and edge rusher Antonio Camon Jr. have been picked to represent the Rattlers alongside the newly hired head coach to preview the 2026 football season.
SWAC Football Media Day is on Wednesday, July 15, at the Sheraton-Birmingham in Alabama. It features all of the league’s football teams.
Knowles is a new addition to the Rattlers, transferring from NCAA Division II Albany State after winning back-to-back Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year awards. The graduate followed Gray to FAMU after spending three seasons together at Albany State, where they captured the SIAC Championship and were named Division II’s Black College Football National Champions in 2025.
Camon has been with FAMU football since the 2024 season. In 2025, he led the team with four sacks and added 19 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss as a redshirt sophomore. Camon initially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal but was convinced by Gray to withdraw.
1 yr. ago
Jacqueline Knowles Nassau The Bahamas Obituary - Jacqueline Knowles Cause of Death - Jacqueline Knowles, Alumni at BTVI, Success, Institute of Business and Commerce Passed Away
