RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mark Jankowski scored in the third period for a three-goal lead, Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night.
Kochetkov improved to 9-0-0 and set the franchise record for longest season-opening winning streak. Jordan Martinook and Logan Stankoven also scored and Seth Jarvis added two ******* ists as the defending Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes won for the fourth time in five games.
Jet Greaves stopped 24 shots for Columbus. Denton Mateychuk and Kent Johnson scored in the third period.
Jankowski's goal, 16 seconds into the third period, felt like added insurance, but turned out to be the difference in the game.
Martinook beat Greaves from the left circle to give the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead with 4:09 left in the first period.

#columbus #martinook #goal #lead

Bruised and battered, the Carolina Hurricanes met their first loss in seven games against the Calgary Flames – missing key pieces of their lineup in the second half of their back-to-back weekend set. The Flames took the game with a 3-2 win, ironically mirroring the same score the Hurricanes had in their win against the Winnipeg Jets just the day before.
Entering Sunday night's contest, Carolina was not just missing Jordan Staal and Taylor Hall, but it was also Mark Jankowski – who had centered Staal's third line – due to a lower-body injury. Following the game, head coach Rod Brind'Amour further discussed that Jankowski had been shipped back to Raleigh to have his injury checked out.
The game honestly played out very similarly to the one against the Jets Saturday, with the first period ending in a 0-0 tie, and the second period ending in a 2-2 tie, with the third period having the singular goal – the game-winner.
In the second frame, Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored first on a slick wrist shot with help from Nicolas Deslauriers and Eric Robinson in a shift that their line was determined to find twine on.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi gets the first goal of the game–and his second goal in as many games!
Nicolas Deslauriers with his first point of the season on the primary **** ist!#CarolinaCulture #flames #NHL pic.twitter.com/X3ikBu9baY

#first #flames #back #Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes lost for the first time in two weeks on the second night of a back-to-back, and Calgary picked up their second win of the season thanks to a late third period goal by Yegor Sharangovich. The 3-2 loss ended the Cane's winning streak at seven, and was their first road loss of the year.
The loss came with some rough news before puck drop as Mark Jankowski was scratched as a game time decision, leading to Nicolas Deslauriers having to draw in and Jordan Martinook to play center on the normal Staal line. Already missing Jordan Staal and Taylor Hall, the Jankowski injury left the Canes scrambling, and after the game it sounded as if it was something to worry about as he was sent back to Raleigh to have it checked out according to Rod Brind'Amour
The action really didn't get going until the second period. The first had plenty of back and forth, but both Brandon Bussi for Carolina and Devin Cooley for Calgary handled the shots in front of them well. The Canes outshot Calgary 14-8, but as tends to happen with the shots that get through Carolina's defense, the Calgary shots were some high-quality ones that required good stops by Bussi.
In the second it was more of the same until Jesperi Kotkaniemi decided it was time for him to score again. With the loss of Jordan Staal, Kotkaniemi has had steady ice time playing mostly on the fourth line. He was rewarded for his patience on Saturday with a goal in Winnipeg, and on Sunday he found the back of the net again thanks to a great pass from Nicolas Deslauriers. Watching the highlight, you can see that Kotkaniemi was happier about Deslauriers getting the point than he was about getting the goal.
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#loss #jordan

Daniel Franzese has revealed a striking change in his appearance, sharing shirtless photographs after losing 135lb over three years.
The Mean Girls star, who played Damian Leigh in the much-loved 2004 comedy, posted comparison pictures on Threads alongside a brief explanation of the changes he has made.
The actor, 48, shared the images responding to a conversation inviting people to celebrate their progress and encourage others. His reported weight loss amounts to approximately 61kg, or nine stone and nine pounds.
Daniel Franzese in 2024 (@ Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
Daniel's post paired an earlier shirtless photograph with a more recent mirror selfie, showing the difference over the three-year period.

#daniel #franzese #girls #damian

Looks like Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese is going to need a brand-new pink shirt.
Franzese, 48 — who played Damian Leigh in the hit 2004 film — showed off his impressive 135-pound weight loss with a rare shirtless photo on September 24.
"Three years. Down 135lbs. No booze, no sugar, workout 4 times a week (or more) now counting macros," he captioned the post shared to Threads.
Fans flooded the comments section of his post with praise for his hard work.
"The progress is impressive😘," one follower wrote.

#mean #september

Jamie Lee Curtis came from Hollywood royalty: parents Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis
Janet and Tony welcomed daughters Jamie Lee and Kelly Lee before divorcing in 1962
The Oscar-winning actress has previously credited both of her parents for encouraging her to pursue a career in acting
Jamie Lee Curtis inherited the acting gene from her parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis.
The Halloween actress was born in November 1958 — seven years after Janet and Tony married in 1951. Jamie Lee was raised alongside her older sister, the late Kelly Lee Curtis, in Los Angeles. After Janet and Tony divorced in 1962, Janet took primary care of the girls, which resulted in a deep bond between the mother and her daughters.

#curtis #daughters

American Idol star Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday, after being found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, on February 16.
The 40-year-old broke down in tears as he was convicted of aggravated murder, felonious **** ault and tampering with evidence, after he staged the crime scene to make it appear as though an intruder was responsible for her death.
The jury deliberated for over two hours before they reached a verdict, and Miami County Common Pleas Judge Jeannine Pratt called his actions "abhorrent" before sentencing him to life behind bars.
Caleb was sentenced to life behind bars for murdering his wife
Before his sentence was read out, Caleb maintained in a statement in court that he did not kill his wife, and apologized for how he had spoken about Ashley in texts sent to his mistress, Alleigha Botner.

#life #ashley #behind #bars

Caleb Flynn was sentenced this week for killing his wife in February
The trial revealed a nearly two-year-long affair between Caleb and his co-worship leader Alleigha Botner, as the two repeatedly made mentions of wanting to kill Ashley
The judge castigated him for his "layers of deceit manipulation and cruelty" before reading out his sentence
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has learned his fate for murdering his wife Ashley Flynn while she was in bed "in a sleeping position" in their home in February.
Flynn, 40, was convicted on Tuesday, Sept. 29 of aggravated murder, felonious ***** ault and tampering with evidence for killing Ashley in the middle of the night in their Tipp City, Ohio home on Feb. 16.

#february #alleigha

Karoline Leavitt, the former Trump administration press secretary who spent much of her time chastising and denigrating the journalists who asked her questions, is joining one of the outlets that made some of the queries.
Leavitt will join Fox News Channel as a contributor, the network said Monday. Leavitt follows a well-trod path that has been walked on previously by people like Kayleigh McEnany, a former press secretary who also works for the Fox Corp.-backed media outlet, and Larry Kudrow, a former financial official who is a prominent host at Fox Business Network.
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#former

In a development that will come as a surprise to very few media observers, former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News.
According to The New York Times and confirmed by Mediaite, Leavitt is joining the network as an on-air contributor. She is expected to start on Nov. 1. An official announcement from the network is expected shortly.
"Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of today's political landscape," Suzanne Scott, Fox News Media CEO, said in a statement published by the Times.
In a statement of her own published by the Times, Leavitt vowed to provide "the unique perspective and candor that defined my tenure with the Trump administration" in her new role.
Leavitt will join Dana Perino and Kayleigh McEnany as former White House press secretaries on the Fox News roster.

#leavitt #press

In September, Caleb Flynn was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in their Tipp City, Ohio, home while she was sleeping
The worship pastor and former American Idol contestant told his mistress, Alleigha Botner, that he wanted to kill his wife
Caleb expressed negative feelings about his wife to Alleigha often and said he'd "sacrifice" his daughters to be with Alleigha
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, has been found guilty of murdering his wife Ashley Flynn in her sleep at their Ohio home.
Ashley was ***** ounced dead in the early morning of Feb. 16 after police were dispatched to her Tipp City, Ohio, home due to reports of a burglary in progress and a shooting, the Tipp City Police Department said in a statement. Caleb and their two daughters, who were 9 and 12 at the time, were also home but uninjured.

#wife #tipp

Sandra Bullock's journey to becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars began far from the blockbuster action movies that eventually made her famous. Growing up with an opera singer mother, she was introduced to performance at an early age and studied music, ballet and other forms of movement. Acting eventually became her focus, but major success did not arrive immediately. Bullock spent years building experience before finding the role that transformed her career. That gradual rise helped shape a performer known for moving comfortably between action, comedy, romance and drama.
Bullock began appearing professionally during the late 1980s, taking smaller roles as she worked toward greater opportunities. Her breakthrough finally arrived with Speed in 1994. Starring alongside Keanu Reeves, she played Annie Porter, a passenger forced to take control of a Los Angeles bus rigged to explode if its speed dropped below a dangerous threshold. The movie combined large scale action with humor and chemistry between its leads, turning Bullock into an international star.
The production also demanded considerable physical commitment. Bullock later described the genuine fear she experienced while filming scenes aboard the speeding bus. Although she was not actually controlling the vehicle during the most dangerous sequences, being positioned at the front made the action feel very real. That sense of physical vulnerability contributed to the urgency of her performance. She returned to the franchise for Speed 2: Cruise Control in 1997, this time facing danger aboard a runaway cruise ship.
Bullock was already looking beyond acting alone. In the 1990s, she established Fortis Films, giving her greater involvement in developing and producing projects. That experience became especially important with Miss Congeniality, the 2000 action comedy in which she played FBI agent Gracie Hart. Bullock also served as a producer, helping shape a movie that combined physical comedy, crime and an unconventional transformation story.
Her career continued to expand across genres. Films such as While You Were Sleeping, The Proposal and Gravity demonstrated her ability to move between romantic comedy and intense drama. One of her most significant dramatic successes came with The Blind Side in 2009. Her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy earned Bullock the Academy Award for Best Actress, adding another dimension to a career already **** ociated with major commercial films.

#speed #films

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - Volunteers have started planning for the return of the Beckley 5k and Half Marathon event.
Community groups get involved at Beckley's Kids Classic Festival
Members of Active Southern West Virginia have partnered with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce to present the race.

Participants will start and finish at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Top place finishers could even walk away with a medal for their efforts! Organizers said all proceeds raised will go to a good cause.
"All the funds raised from this and other Active Southern West Virginia events help us to offer free community activities - things like workplace wellness, our kids' run club in schools," said Jenni Canterbury, Development Director with Active Southern West Virginia."
The half marathon is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 the morning of Saturday, September 26th, while the 5k will get started at 8:30 the same morning.

Those interested can go online for more details including information on how to register and how to get involved with volunteering on event day.

#beckley #southern

Elizabeth Johnston is a mom of two
The 7 Little Johnstons star welcomed her second baby with husband Brice Bolden
The couple were already parents to daughter Leighton
Elizabeth Johnston is officially a mom of two!
The 7 Little Johnstons star, 24, welcomed her second baby, a son named Coleman Brice Johnston Bolden, with husband Brice Bolden, 25, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, sharing the exciting news exclusively with TODAY. The couple's new addition joins their 2-year-old daughter, Leighton.

#second

Betfred Super League
Leigh (0) 8
Tries: Trout, Senior
Wakefield (13) 19
Tries: Johnstone 2, Scott Goals: Jowitt 3 Drop Goal: Trueman

#league #johnstone

A stepson and stepdad heading to next month's karate world championships in Italy have said practising the sport together helped them bond.
Oliver, 11, and Ben, 37, are two of seven athletes from the same club, Arena Karate in Hadleigh in Suffolk, who have been selected to represent Great Britain in Carrara.
The pair, who live in Coggeshall, Essex, took up the discipline together five years ago.
"It has given us something to focus on... we compete, train and coach together," explains Ben.
The pair's first karate grading together was in May 2022 - Oliver and Ben now train, coach and compete together [Family photo]

#arena

So often pitchers' duels don't really stand up to the hype, but today's matchup between two former Stetson Hatters – the Mariners' Logan Gilbert and the Rangers' Jacob deGrom – delivered on all that promise and then some. The two pitchers combined for 23 strikeouts, and deGrom carried a perfect game through five innings. In true pitching duel style, it looked like the pitcher who blinked first would come out on the short end, but despite Logan Gilbert making a couple of mistakes, his offense was able to pick him up and deliver him the win. Bragging rights are fun; wins are better. (Gilbert also gets the honor of leading MLB in whiffs today: 24 to deGrom's 20, despite having one fewer strikeout than deGrom.)
This all being said, it was a slog for the Mariners early on. The best at-bat the first time through the order for the Mariners went to – surprise, surprise – Cal Raleigh, who battled deGrom for nine pitches before striking out on deGrom's fastest fastball of the day, a 99.6 mph heater (my campaign for decimal points on the ribbon board in the stadium, which read 100, continues unabated). But the Mariners did fight deGrom, getting themselves into good counts and forcing him into the zone; he finished the second inning at 37 pitches, compared to Gilbert's 24.
But it only took two pitches to offset that work in the third. Nicky Lopez was able to take 96 up and in from Gilbert and find a hole on the infield, and one batter later, with two outs, Joc Pederson jumped a first-pitch slider for a two-run homer. It wasn't a terrible pitch from Gilbert, away from Pederson but probably still too much on the plate; Gilbert had struck Pederson out on the slider in his first at-bat. The slider was particularly nasty today, with an eye-popping 75% whiff rate. He led with the pitch, throwing it 40 times, 12 times to start off an at-bat, which feels like a different sequence than he's used. Gilbert credits Cal for coming up with a good game plan, especially after he felt like he fell into some predictable patterns in his last time out against the A's.
"Like with Joc, we got him with the slider early, so he probably thought we were going to it next time," explained Gilbert. "But then also other guys, we went heavy spin, like with Duran, and then next time went three or four straight fastballs. So I think we did a good job there. They're trying to look at how we're probably scouting them, and then next time through, maybe pitch them different. I think Cal did a good job there."
But deGrom was just as tough on the other side. After striking out eight times in the first three innings, the Mariners hitters decided to try a different strategy the second time through the order. That also didn't work, as they let deGrom cruise through the fourth on nine pitches, keeping his perfect game intact.

#degrom #like #pitch

The Athletics played spoiler with a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners in a nearly three-and-a-half-hour series opener. The A's pitching staff overcame eight walks with 18 strikeouts, while the offense scored early and late in the team's 55th victory of the season.
The A's took the lead immediately against Mariners starter Kade Anderson. The second batter of the game, left fielder Zack Gelof, hit his 16th home run of the season, a solo shot to right-center field, putting the A's up 1-0 before the Mariners came to bat.
The Mariners answered right back. A's starter Jack Perkins walked Seattle's leadoff hitter Randy Arozarena, who proceeded to score on Julio Rodríguez's RBI single. The next batter, Cal Raleigh, hit an RBI single, putting the Mariners up 2-1. With two outs, Lazaro Montes hit an RBI single, bringing home the Mariners' third run of the first inning.
Seattle sent all nine batters to the plate in the first inning, forcing Perkins to throw 40 pitches to complete one frame. The inning could have been worse had A's catcher Brian Serven not made a smart play to record the third out at home after a wild pitch.
Seeking a response of their own, the A's first three batters reached in the bottom of the second, setting up a bases-loaded no-out opportunity.

#first

Private equity firm Trident Management appears to be an early mover in bolting together small courier businesses onto a platform that can offer shippers greater regional density and reach as an alternative to large, legacy parcel carriers.
Trident-backed Priority Courier Experts, which serves B2B customers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and upper Midwest, last week said it acquired Priority Dispatch Inc. and Diamond Expedited, Midwest providers of same-day courier and box-truck freight services for the healthcare and e-commerce industries, and Atlanta-based Inpax Shipping Solutions.
Priority Dispatch was founded in Cincinnati in 1973. Diamond Expedited began serving the greater Chicago area in 1995. The companies, which were bought from the same individual, also cover Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo, Ohio; Indianapolis; Detroit and Milwaukee, with 43 employees and more than 500 independent-contractor drivers. Their combined delivery traffic is about 250,000 orders per year.
Inpax is active in seven markets across the South, including Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida. With 75 employees and more than 335 owner-operators it delivers more than 400,000 orders per year. In addition to e-commerce pickup and delivery, it offers local and regional truck brokerage and tractor trailer freight.
In December 2024, Priority Courier Experts purchased Indianapolis-based Now Courier.

#Experts #indianapolis

Following a 9-8, 10-inning win for Boston in the opener last night, the Mariners (64-74) and the Red Sox (75-63) continue their three-game series tonight at Fenway.
Seattle appeared poised to steal the opener after battling back and generating offense throughout the night. The Mariners totaled 11 hits receiving contributions up and down the lineup. The Sox got one more hit and ultimately, one more run. They forced extra innings with two runs in the eighth on a Trevor Story double and one in the ninth on a sac fly from Ceddanne Rafaela before Story again picked up a big hit in the tenth, a single to center, driving in Eli White to win it for the Red Sox. Aroldis Chapman picked up the win. Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh went yard for the Mariners, but it was not enough.
Seattle closed the month of August with five straight losses and now sit six games behind the Astros in the AL West and 5.5 games behind the Guardians for the final Wild Card spot. The Red Sox snapped a brief two-game losing streak with the win to pull within three games of the Yankees and the top Wild Card spot in the American League.
Seattle looks to snap the skid with right-hander Bryan Woo (9-9, 4.36 ERA) on the ******* p. Woo's most recent outing came August 26 against Philadelphia, and it was one of his rougher starts of the year. The Phillies tagged him for six earned runs on five hits over four innings, including a pair of home runs. He struck out five but was unable to work deep into the game as Seattle lost 6-0. The righthander fared far better in his previous two starts. He allowed two runs in six innings at Houston on August 16 and threw five scoreless innings at Yankee Stadium on August 11. The Red Sox have yet to announce their starter for tonight. It was Sonny Gray's (16-4, 2.79 ERA) turn to take the ball but Boston earlier announced they planned to give him an extra day of rest.
Lets dive further into today's game and find a sweat or two.

#games #boston #story

BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning after Seattle walked the two batters before him intentionally, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners on Monday night.
Jarren Duran hit a two-run homer and Mickey Gasper a solo shot for the Red Sox, who were coming off a rough weekend when they dropped three of four to the Yankees.
Randy Arozarena had four hits, including a homer over the Green Monster, drove in four runs and scored three times for the Mariners, who have lost five straight. Cal Raleigh also got his 20th homer of the season.
Aroldis Chapman (3-4) worked a scoreless 10th.
Nick Sogard sacrificed, then the Mariners walked the next two batters, before Story lined a 3-2 pitch from Cooper Criswell (2-2) into the left-center gap.

#four #boston

Tonight's game at Fenway Park was capital-B Baseball. Yesterday the Red Sox lost 16-1 to the Yankees in ways that were humiliating in line wit what losing to the Yankees naturally implies, especially around Labor Day. Just over a day later, they won as good a regular season game as you'll ever seen. It was a 9-8 extra innings walk-off after several comebacks against the Mariners generally but specifically Randy Arozarena, who had a Randy Arozarena Game, and overtook all of Boston's leads but the last one. The last one came on a Trevor Story single in the bottom of the 10th to end it. Before that, they played the hits: Mickey Gasper went deep again, because of course. Jarren Duran did too, because why not? Payton Tolle hugged a dude!
And yet all these feats were repeatedly and rudely refuted by the M's, not just Randy but Cal Raleigh, whose sleeves are too short and seemed to have put it out of reach at 8-5 in the 7th:
But no. The Sox would and could not be denied. Story didn't just have the hit to end it, he had the critical slap in the 8th to bring it within a run. After Aroldis did his thing in the top of the ninth (scare the ******* out of us while being objectively impressive but [redacted]) Roman Anthony came out and hit a leadoff triple and scored on a sac to left to tie it. Once the Sox dispatched the top of the 10th and came back up, they moved the fake runner to 3d and the M's walked 'em loaded and went to a 3-1 count before this happened:
"Nine-eight in 10." That's great stuff, Obie. I can't lie.

#went

National League
Eastleigh 1 - 1 Aldershot Town FT
Aaron Blair scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Eastleigh ******* ed a 1-1 draw with Aldershot in the National League.
Blair pounced on a mistake to tuck home in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out Tristan Abrahams' 75th-minute free-kick at the Silverlake Stadium.
Marcus Dinanga had a couple of opportunities for the Shots in the first half and Nino Adom-Malaki forced a save from Nick Townsend.

#national #minute #town

Today was deadline day for all 32 NFL teams to get their rosters under the 53-man limit. This is a bittersweet day, as players get called into coaches' offices to hear the best news of their entire lives, or to be told they are out of a job. For the Minnesota Vikings, they are officially at the limit, and we are going to look at the three most surprising roster cuts they made.
First, offensive lineman Walter Rouse was believed to be a lock for the 53-man roster, but in a move that surprised many, he was cut and then traded to the New England Patriots for a late-round pick. Rouse provided the depth this offensive line needed and will not serve as a backup in the AFC East. Speaking of offensive linemen,
Rookie offensive tackle Tristan Leigh played a decent amount of snaps this preseason, totaling over 100 reps at both left and right tackle, showing flashes of main roster ability. Leigh could become a waiver claim for a team in need of some young depth.
Lastly, with the youth this defensive line has right now, it came as a surprise to see Isaiahh Loudermilk get cut. Loudermilk would have brought that veteran presence to that group and could have eaten up some snaps as a rotational piece for this defense. Instead, the youth movement stays on track in Minnesota.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 3 Most surprising cuts for the Vikings

#cuts

NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) is making waves after CEO Leigh Curyer revealed active talks with mining giant BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) on August 17 regarding a potential equity stake and financing for its flagship Rook I project in Saskatchewan. Having just broken ground on construction for what is slated to be one of the world's largest, lowest-cost uranium mines, NexGen is seeking to raise $1 billion in capital over the next nine months through prepayments, debt, or direct equity. The partnership discussion underscores growing institutional interest, but a side-by-side look at the financial health of both companies shows two fundamentally different investment propositions.
Photo from PBF Energy LinkedIn
NexGen Energy Ltd. (NYSE:NXE) represents a development-stage uranium exploration and development company with no commercial mining revenue. In Q2 2026, NexGen posted a net income of $74.55 million CAD (driven primarily by a non-cash mark-to-market gain of $96.47 million CAD on its convertible debentures), reversing a net loss of $86.69 million CAD in Q2 2025. The company maintains significant liquidity, holding $756.17 million CAD in cash alongside $214.08 million CAD in short-term investments as of June 30, 2026, for total cash and short-term investments of $970.25 million CAD. While its absence of operational revenues makes standard earnings metrics non-applicable, its **** et backing and project economics remain compelling.
In stark contrast, BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) delivered a record operational year in FY2026, showcasing massive profitability across its global operations. BHP reported underlying EBITDA of $33 billion, up 27% year-over-year, achieving an overall margin of nearly 60%, driven by a record 70% margin in its copper business. Free cash flow surged 83% to $9.8 billion, allowing BHP to distribute a total annual dividend of $1.72 per share ($8.7 billion total) at a robust 66% payout ratio. BHP also slashed net debt to below $9 billion, more than $4 billion lower than the previous year, giving it huge financial flexibility to self-fund its $11 billion annual capex pipeline. Financially, BHP is far superior in stability, balance sheet strength, and immediate cash generation, whereas NexGen's value relies entirely on future execution.
NexGen Energy's bull case is centered on the successful construction of its Rook I project, which could give the company control over up to 20% of global primary uranium supply. Securing an equity partner such as BHP or obtaining utility prepayments could also help close its approximately $1 billion funding gap and significantly reduce project financing risk. However, the bear case is driven by the risks inherent in large-scale mining projects in remote northern regions, including unexpected capital cost overruns, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles. Additional equity raises could also dilute existing shareholders before the mine begins production.

#nexgen

TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk drove in the tiebreaking run with a two-out single in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Saturday.
José Soriano (11-7) struck out six in seven innings to win for the second time in three starts. Soriano allowed three runs and three hits.
Tyler Rogers struck out two in the eighth but left after walking Julio Rodríguez. Josh Naylor singled off Mason Fluharty to advance Rodríguez to third, but Fluharty struck out Cal Raleigh to preserve the lead.
Louis Varland finished for his 31st save in 32 opportunities.
Seattle lost its third straight and dropped to 27-41 on the road.

#struck #rodr #Third

The New England Patriots ' defense under Bill Belichick was built around preparation, repetition, and making practice uncomfortable. Now, Matt Patricia is revealing how far that philosophy went. The goal was never to make practice look clean but to make game-day chaos feel familiar before players ever stepped onto an NFL field.
That meant coaches intentionally created situations they knew would happen on Sundays. Defenders were asked to grab. Offensive linemen faced simulated penalties. Pass rushers practiced against players jumping offside. Even the scout team was instructed to make life harder.
Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Patricia explained the unusual approach on August 28 in a discussion with Julian Edelman. The former Patriots defensive coordinator said the Patriots deliberately recreated difficult game situations during practice because players needed to experience those moments repeatedly before facing them for real.
"Defensively, there's three things that can happen on the play. You can break it up, he can catch it, or they're going to get a PI.

#Patriots

Three former British athletes were convicted in Morocco as part of an investigation into the **** ual **** ault of a minor by a sprinting coach, BBC Sport can reveal.
The prosecutions led to the imprisonment of Leon Baptiste, a UK Athletics coach and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist for England in the 200m.
Baptiste was originally reported as missing in Morocco in some media articles published on 14 August, before a BBC Sport investigation revealed his conviction and jailing.
Now, court rulings seen by BBC Sport shed more light on other convictions relating to the same case.
Two-time Commonwealth silver medallist hurdler Will Sharman, his brother and ex-bobsleigh athlete Richard Sharman, and fellow former bobsleigh competitor Lamin Deen, who were all on holiday with Baptiste, were convicted of participating in the enticement of a minor.

#commonwealth #former #convicted #minor

Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old former England international started his career with the Black and Whites in 2008 and has scored 232 tries in 471 appearances to date.
He joined Leeds Rhinos for the 2014 season and won two Grand Finals and three Challenge Cups during his eight years there, before winning another Challenge Cup with Leigh Leopards in 2023.
Briscoe returned to Hull in April 2024 and has scored 17 tries in 64 games in his second stint.
He said it "felt like the stars have aligned a little bit" that his final career appearance will be against Leeds at Headingley.

#briscoe #challenge #scored #england

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 24: Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) waves to fans in celebration of his three home runs during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners on August 24, 2026 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
A rejuvenated, revised and much improved edition of catcher Cal Raleigh has arrived on the Seattle Mariners roster.
Raleigh, 29, has been missing in action in the Mariners offense for most of the 2026 season.
In fact, Raleigh's struggles have been so bad, cbssportsline.com listed Raleigh as the No. 1 player in an article ******* led :"The most disappointing MLB players of 2026: Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and more."
Now, as if on cue, as the final month of the Major League Baseball season quickly approaches, Raleigh's bat has come to life.

#raleigh #philadelphia