It would take a very clever person indeed to say at this stage where Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) will be playing in the 2026-27 season. Although he is reported to be very close to joining Manchester City – with whom he is said to have already reached an agreement – the Moroccan midfielder remains, for the time being, a Lille OSC player.
An important point that his chairman, Olivier Létang, present at a press conference on Friday, took great care to remind the media of. Whilst he explained that Ayyoub's situation had "not changed" since he last spoke in mid-July, and acknowledged interest from "very, very big clubs", the 53-year-old club executive was nevertheless keen to deny an "imminent deal with a club that plays in sky blue", despite reportedly having received several concrete offers – not just from Manchester City – since the transfer window opened.
"I told you last time that I thought Ayyoub (Bouaddi) was going to stay with us, and I still stand by that," he added. "The idea remains the same: to have a competitive team. If clubs come in at the end of the transfer window for a particular position and we're not in a position to replace the player, then we won't go ahead with the deal."
And although an offer of €100m – matching the player's valuation – would inevitably make him consider a move, Létang was careful to point out that the player's own wishes were also a key factor in any transfer.
"We're in regular contact with Ayyoub (Bouaddi); he's not in a hurry to leave, and he's very keen to stay here too. When you're 18 and at a club like LOSC, where you have the opportunity to play a significant number of matches – including in the Champions League – you naturally ask yourself, why leave now? […] I'll let him speak for himself when the time is right," he concluded.

#ayyoub #club

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that President Trump's threat to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general and resubmit it in 2027 to circumvent GOP critics could backfire because control of the Senate could flip in November.
Asked by a reporter Thursday whether it would be "risky" to delay Blanche's nomination until the next Congress, Kennedy responded: "Well, duh. Yeah."
"This place could be very different," Kennedy said, noting Democrats could pick up seats in the Senate or win control of the upper chamber.
Senate Republicans now control 53 seats.
Trump on Thursday threatened to withdraw Blanche's nomination because Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are threatening to block it in the Judiciary Committee unless the Department of Justice and Trump agree to revise or clarify a settlement with the IRS to establish a $1.8 billion legal compensation fund for MAGA allies.

#kennedy #control #committee #thursday

Lynx's Olivia Miles experienced an unfortunate career first despite blowout win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the first time in her young WNBA career, Olivia Miles on Thursday failed to pick up an ***** ist in a game.
Nevertheless, her Minnesota Lynx had few problems against the Toronto Tempo.
MORE: Lynx's Olivia Miles keeps pulling out new tricks in legendary rookie season
The Lynx secured their ninth consecutive win with a 104-72 win over the Tempo, but Miles' first visit to Coca-Cola Coliseum wasn't the best performance of her superb rookie year.

#miles #first #lynx #tempo

Is Michigan State basketball a legit national championship contender? One popular podcast recently discussed the likelihood of this happening and how the Spartans can end up cutting down the nets in Detroit next April.
The Field of 68, one of the most prominent national college basketball podcasts, recently discussed whether or not Michigan State is a true national championship contender this upcoming season. That question was met with plenty of reasons from the panel for why it's possible and why Spartans fans should be excited this season.
Jeff Goodman stated during the roughly six-minute video that Spartans head coach Tom Izzo loves the team he has built and is excited about the group he's carrying into the season. The panel also discussed how the return of All-American Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State the best point guard in the game, which keeps them relevant at the top of the country.
Ultimately, the panel agreed Michigan State is going to need some of their lesser known players to step up to help carry the weight from Fears and Coen Carr. But overall, it's clear the Field of 68 crew is confident in what Michigan State has **** embled heading into the season.
Click on the video below to watch their full discussion on Michigan State's chances of winning a national championship this upcoming season:

#state

More details are emerging on Matias Soulé, as it's believed Roma want €30m plus €2m add-ons to make a sale, with the player proposed to Milan.
The Argentine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's plans this season, and with the arrival of Santiago Castro from Bologna, will have even less chance of playing time.
It has been said by several sources in recent weeks that Soulé and his agent have been shopping him around to various European clubs, with a particular focus on staying in Serie A for Milan.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The asking price had originally been €40m with some Saudi Pro League teams ready to pay, but the player never opened up to the idea of this transfer.

#serie #rome

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle players headed to a preseason training camp in Spain on Friday amid uncertainty over their coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season.
Eddie Howe was expected to leave the job and would be replaced by Matthias Jaissle, according to multiple media reports in Britain. Newcastle had yet to confirm any changes Friday.
Reports said sporting director Ross Wilson would oversee coaching duties in the interim.
Newcastle's training camp in Spain concludes Aug. 8 with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium.
The Magpies open their Premier League season on Sunday, Aug. 23 at home against Liverpool.

#newcastle #league #reports #england

Who is the best high school football player in Arizona to see in the 2026 season?
Roye Oliver III, a dynamic wide receiver who is graduating a year early and will play college ball at USC, is rated by USA Today as the No. 1 player in Arizona. For good reason. He is the reigning Arizona Republic high school football Offensive Player of the Year, after catching 92 passes for 1,839 yards and 29 touchdowns during an 11-1 season. He won the Ed Doherty Award, given to the top player in the state, regardless of position.
USA Today has tabbed defending Open state champion Basha as the top team in Arizona. It is ranked No. 8 nationally by the publication.
Who do you feel is the top player to see in Arizona? Here is The Republic's list for the top 10 players to see this season.
1. Roye Oliver III, Hamilton, WR, Sr.

#player #today #high #Football

CHICAGO – As he enters Year 3 at Washington, Jedd Fisch is staying aggressive. He has been outspoken about NIL's impact, and speaking with reporters Thursday, he explained why.
Fisch said at Big Ten Media Days he wants Washington to be among the top 25 programs in NIL spending. He called it the key to success during an era in which roster costs continue to surge across college football, some reaching $40 million this season.
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While some programs have shown the ability to "do more with less," Fisch argued that's not how teams remain competitive. Instead, he wants Washington to be in position to keep up with the increased spending.
"I'm only passionate about it because it's the only way to compete in this new era," Fisch said. "There's only so much you can do in this era with less money. There's only so many times you can ask people to stay for less, be a part of less. And the philosophy of winning with less has kind of gone out the window. That's really not the 2026-plus editions of college athletics. You don't win with less anymore. You win with more because of the conference realignments.

#less #fisch #year #college

Greg Taylor during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Hearts at Celtic Park, on 14 September 2024. Photo Malcolm Mackenzie/PSI
The Scottish champions are weighing up the prospect of re-signing the left-back only 12 months after he left the Hoops at the expiry of his contract.
Taylor's spell with PAOK has failed to fully take off and, following the arrival of new head coach Alessio Lisci, he is no longer believed to feature prominently in the club's plans.
According to reports in Greece via Daily Record, "significant developments" surrounding the 28-year-old are expected shortly as interest in his services grows.
Celtic remain among the clubs monitoring the situation, although they are reportedly facing competition from teams in both the English Championship and Major League Soccer.

#celtic #scottish #september

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the new season due to injury.
Gomez, 29, was forced off within 10 minutes of Liverpool's first friendly of pre-season against Sunderland after suffering a muscle issue.
Liverpool went on to win that game in Nashville 4-2 without their longest serving player, but manager Andoni Iraola nevertheless admitted that Gomez's setback was "probably the worst news" he could have been dealt on his managerial bow for the Reds.
Iraola has now confirmed Gomez will face a spell on the sidelines and while he does not yet know for how long, he says it will be "impossible" for the Englishman to make a return before Liverpool's Premier League opener against Newcastle on 23 August.
Speaking at a press conference in Chicago on Thursday morning, he said: "Joe has a muscle injury. I think it was quite clear since he complained straight away so it will depend how he evolves, but he will be some weeks off.

#sunderland #reds

Liverpool have won two pre-season games, 1-0 against Wrexham and 4-2 against Sunderland, but the more important development may be cultural rather than cosmetic. Dominik Szoboszlai has said plainly what many around Anfield wanted to hear, that intensity is back under Andoni Iraola.
The Hungarian midfielder did not dress it up. Speaking during Liverpool's tour of the United States, he said: "He is very good. The intensity we need is here now, what we have been missing is back. From the coach side and the players, now we have to put this together."
That is a significant line. It tells you what Iraola has prioritised from day one, and it also tells you what the squad felt had slipped. Liverpool have had enough neat possession, enough sterile control and enough softness over the past year. The issue was never effort in the abstract. It was tempo, aggression, second **** , pressure and the ability to make opponents uncomfortable.
Iraola has been appointed to fix a side that drifted badly in 2025/26. The **** le-winning success of 2024/25 under Arne Slot stands on its own, but football does not hand out credit for sentiment. Last season was poor, the drop-off was obvious and Liverpool needed a reset. Iraola's first task was always going to be restoring the physical and mental edge that defined this club at its best.
So far, the messaging is direct and the signs are positive. Pre-season scorelines matter less than habits, and the habits being discussed are the right ones. Szoboszlai's comments matter because he is one of the players most affected by rhythm and intensity. If Liverpool press well, break quickly and play vertically, he becomes a far more influential figure.

#Liverpool #intensity #players #matter

AC Milan and global sports brand PUMA have revealed the Club's 2026/27 Home Kit: a return to one of football's most iconic aesthetics, the Rossonero visual language in its most classic form.
The 2026/27 Home Kit restores the thick red and black stripes - bold, wide, and unmistakable - running across the full body of the jersey, both front and back, completed by the return of white shorts and black socks. A look that has always stood for itself.
These are not just stripes; they are the defining mark of AC Milan. Every detail reinforces that identity. The inscription 'From Milan to the World' pays tribute to the millions of fans worldwide, capable of making the Club feel at home on every continent. On the back neck, a wax seal enshrines the Rossoneri crest: the essence of AC Milan, imprinted on every shirt as its authentic signature, a timeless passage handed down from parent to child. Together, they make this shirt a love letter to all who claim it as their own.
Maikel Oettle, Chief Revenue Officer of AC Milan, said: "This kit goes back to the core of who we are. It's a design you immediately recognise and feel part of - essential, iconic, and unmistakably AC Milan. These stripes don't tell a story. They are the story. And it belongs to every Rossonero, wherever they are."
Maria Kiebacher, PUMA Director Product Line Management - Teamsport Apparel, said: "The thick stripes are the soul of this kit: a design that carries decades of history and still hits with the same force today. When something is this embedded in football culture, it doesn't need reinvention. It needs to be honoured and brought to life with everything the game demands of it."

#back

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The Federal Reserve's new, less predictable approach to monetary policy kept Wall Street guessing until Wednesday's announcement: no rate hike (yet).
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, who favors a Federal Open Market Committee that limits providing any hints about interest rate decisions, kept the market in suspense until the official announcement of another rate pause. The Fed held rates steady, but three officials voted for a rate increase.
Follow live: Fed holds interest rates steady in split decision
Wall Street traders, as measured by federal funds futures, increasingly expect a rate hike in September.

#kept #hike

Liverpool's latest transfer thinking appears to have turned towards Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger emerging as a major target as planning continues for life after Mohamed Salah. The idea is easy to understand on talent alone. Barcola is young, quick, refined in possession and already seasoned at elite level. Yet once the excitement settles, the shape of the move becomes more complicated.
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for the France international, who is valued by PSG at around £145 million. With performance-related clauses reportedly capable of taking the package to €150 million, this is the sort of deal that alters the landscape of a window. It would not be a speculative addition or a market opportunity seized on a whim. It would be a declaration, one that places Barcola at the centre of Liverpool's attacking future.
That is precisely why the positional debate matters so much. Salah's departure at the end of last season left a structural absence as much as an emotional one. Replacing his goals is one challenge, replacing his function another. Liverpool lost a right-sided forward who shaped the geometry of every game. The question now is whether Barcola answers that need, or whether he solves a different problem entirely.
There is no dispute over the player's ability. Jamie Carragher made that clear when discussing the move, saying: "He's a great player, there's no doubt about that – I'd love to get Barcola at Liverpool,". But his wider concern goes to the architecture of the squad. Liverpool, in his view, are better stocked on the left than they are on the right, which makes a huge investment in Barcola feel curious unless it is part of a broader redesign.
That concern has substance. Cody Gakpo offers a reliable option from the left, Rio Ngumoha remains one of the club's more intriguing younger attackers and Víctor Munoz has also been added. In isolation, signing another left-sided player of elite pedigree sounds attractive. In practical terms, though, elite squads still require a certain balance. Too much accumulation on one flank can create a shortage elsewhere, particularly when the outgoing player was as singular as Salah.

#barcola #Liverpool #player

Michael Olise's meteoric rise has transformed him from one of Europe's most exciting young wingers into a player that virtually every elite club would love to have. After a spectacular season with Bayern Munich, the French international has become a regular feature in Ballon d'Or discussions and is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining players in world football. Despite inevitable transfer speculation, former Chelsea ****** istant manager Jody Morris believes Olise has found the perfect environment in Munich and sees little reason for the winger to leave anytime soon.
"When you get to that level, there's no rush to come back for Michael Olise unless he wants to return home. He is suited to the continental style of play. He has already produced in the Premier League and can have his pick of where to go. I imagine Bayern will give him a huge new deal to stave off interest," Morris told BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest football odds. "I think everyone in world football would want to sign him. He is the type of player who gets you on the edge of your seat. I haven't seen a player open up defenses like that in a long time. Lionel Messi is the only one similar in that regard. He will be disappointed to have missed chances in the tournament. He is my favorite footballer to watch at the moment."
Those are lofty comparisons, but they reflect just how highly Olise is regarded after his breakout campaign. His blend of creativity, vision, close control, and end product makes him one of the rare players capable of deciding matches with a single moment of brilliance. Under Vincent Kompany, Olise has flourished into the centerpiece of Bayern Munich's attack while continuing to improve every aspect of his game.
Morris also poured cold water on any suggestion that Chelsea could realistically lure Olise back to England.
"Chelsea would need to make unbelievable strides to even be in the conversation for a player like Michael Olise. We tried to get him from Palace before, and not getting him is what led us to signing Cole Palmer. Michael Olise plays in any World XI for me right now. The signing of Eden Hazard at the time was huge, and he went on to be a great," Morris said. "For me, Hazard is the greatest individual player to ever play for Chelsea in terms of talent, though he's third on the overall list behind John Terry and Frank Lampard. Olise is the closest we would get to someone who can entertain the Stamford Bridge crowd while also producing numbers. He has a great balance of being great to watch with flair, but he doesn't shirk his production in the final third. He still manages goals and ****** ists while floating around the pitch. He is a phenomenal player."

#World #great

A radical shift shook up the Kennedy football program prior to the 2025 season. Jarrod Rogers took over as head coach less than a month before the opener.
Another big change happened this offseason, with the Knights moving to one of the Super Football Conference's developmental divisions, the Ivy Gold.
Despite all this, the biggest news involving Paterson football could be yet to come.
Both Kennedy and rival Eastside have released their 2026 schedules. As of July 31, their annual Thanksgiving holiday clash is not on the docket.
According to Rogers, "They're still saying it's in negotiation."

#kennedy #super

The return of the NFL training camp marks the annual release of EA Sports' Madden NFL 27 franchise.
This year's installment of the popular football video game will release less than two weeks from now on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Those who pre-order Madden NFL 27 ahead of time can have early access to the game on Thusday, Aug. 6 and Monday, Aug. 10.
With the full ratings officially revealed for every player in the NFL on Friday, where do the Giants highest rated overall players and rookies rank heading into the 2026 season?
Here are the details:

#madden #thusday #Giants

At the press conference in Chicago, Liverpool FC head coach Andoni Iraola offered up an update on the status of defender Joe Gomez after he limped off against Sunderland in Nashville last Saturday.
Joe has a muscle injury. I think it was quite clear since he complained straight away, so it will depend how he evolves, but he will be some weeks off."
"It's a muscle injury and [with] muscle injuries it is difficult to say one day, but normally I always put myself as one month.
"If it goes very good the injury is a little bit less, if [not] it goes a little more. It's not massive, it's a normal muscle injury, [but] I think it's going to be impossible to have him for the start of the season because we are not so far [away]. It shouldn't be a lot more."
As for how Liverpool plan to cope without Joe's services for the rest of preseason, Iraola said:

#injury

And in the relative blink of an eye, the new Scottish Premiership season is upon us with much to live up to compared to last time, an epic campaign that looked like making the impossible possible for month upon month.
How Scotland, and other parts of the world, became entranced by the fairytale only for reality of sport's essential brutality to hit them square between the eyes at Celtic Park on denouement day.
If there is a non-Glasgow team capable of roughing up the big two as Heart of Midlothian did repeatedly last season then we're in for a wild ride.
If this league campaign goes to the final three minutes on the final day, if the domestic football story to beat all domestic football stories is in touching distance as the campaign swings for home next spring then we'll be blessed.
If. ******* ody will be betting a brass farthing on history repeating itself, though. True, ******* ody really saw Hearts coming last time, but does lightning strike twice?

#campaign #nobody #upon

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Among the countless interesting tidbits in an ESPN story shadowing Sean Payton for a week before last season's AFC Championship game was one of Payton's "playoff myths" he shared with the team.
The myth he showed his players was, "We'll Be Back Next Year." Payton followed that by telling the team, "Nothing is promised."
The Denver Broncos had a remarkable season with a weird ending. Not long after the Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills in one of the most thrilling games of last postseason, Payton returned to the podium and shared with the media that Bo Nix had broken his ankle and was out for the rest of the season, including the AFC championship game.
The Broncos battled in that AFC ******* le game against the Patriots with Jarrett Stidham starting at quarterback, but one massive turnover by Stidham and a questionable fourth-down gamble in the first half, along with a blinding snowstorm in the second half, might have cost them a win and a chance to play in the Super Bowl. As Payton told the team before the game, being in that position might not happen again.

#team

President Giuseppe Marotta and everyone at FC Internazionale Milano stand in solidarity with the Baresi family and his brother Beppe during this time of grief.Franco Baresi has passed away, taking with him one of the figures who most defined the history of the Milan derby through consistency and excellence. AC Milan captain, team leader and club icon, he built his career on defensive intelligence and leadership that earned recognition even from his opponents.
Born in Travagliato on 8 May 1960, Baresi made 719 appearances and scored 33 goals for the Rossoneri, spending 20 years exclusively with Milan, between 1977 and 1997. In the 35 derbies he played against Inter, his name became synonymous with composure and reliability in a rivalry that was always filled with intensity.
Within that rivalry, the strongest bond was the one with Giuseppe Baresi. Two brothers, two captains, who grew up together and later found themselves wearing opposite colours, yet remained united by a respect that was never in question. For them, the derby was never just a match: it was a direct challenge, a responsibility, but also a balance to be protected. "We tried to leave it outside the door. There was always the concern that neither of us would get injured," Franco recalled. And then there was that almost everyday normality before the game: joking together, a way of easing the tension before 90 minutes that meant much more than just a football match for Milan.
On 2 March 1980, the day San Siro was named after Giuseppe Meazza, that story was captured in one defining image: the Baresi brothers facing each other inside a stadium that was becoming an even stronger symbol of the city and its rivalry. A photograph that tells the story of the derby better than many words. The final image, once again inside San Siro: the Olympic Torch ceremony, carried together with Beppe Bergomi. An endless derby, a bond with the city that remains unbreakable.
From Inter and the entire Nerazzurri world, the memory of a great opponent, a protagonist of the battles that helped shape the very meaning of the Milan derby. With respect.

#giuseppe #rivalry #franco #siro

Manchester City's summer has the feel of a club trying to choreograph renewal without surrendering control. According to talkSPORT, City have "agreed terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi", a significant step in a move that says much about where the Premier League side see their future.
The 19-year-old Lille midfielder has emerged as one of the market's most coveted young players, and City are reportedly "in advanced talks with Lille to sign the breakout World Cup star". That wording matters. It frames Bouaddi as more than a prospect, he is being pursued as a player ready to alter the direction of an elite midfield.
Lille are said to want €100million, which the original report notes is £86m, though "they are willing to discount the price if a loan or pre-agreement can be reached with City". City's preference, however, "is to sign and keep him". That is the language of conviction. Clubs do not usually insist on immediate possession unless they believe the adaptation curve can be shortened.
There is, too, the wider context of competition. "Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also understood to have shown interest in Bouaddi." In this sort of market, securing personal terms early can be as valuable as negotiating the fee itself.
The most intriguing strand is what Bouaddi's arrival could mean elsewhere. talkSPORT reports that "a deal for Bouaddi could lead to Rodri leaving City for Real Madrid." It adds that Madrid "have opened initial talks" and that Rodri "has made it clear that he wants to move". If true, City are not merely adding depth, they are preparing for succession at the game's most delicate position.

#lille #talksport

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz scored on fielder's choice in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in the opening game of a four-game series.
Cincinnati loaded the bases against Gregory Soto (5-3) with one out. Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily. De La Cruz hit three doubles, stole two bases and had an RBI.
Emilio Pagan (3-1) got the win.
Pirates opener Yohan Ramírez pitched two scoreless innings allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts in his first career start after 208 relief appearances, the most by a Pirates pitcher before making a start.
The previous franchise mark was set by Michael Feliz who made his first start in 2019 after 156 relief appearances.

#cincinnati #pirates #bases #first

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) jumped recently after posting earnings. Profit beat estimates and rose year over year, but revenue missed estimates.
The stock still trades at a discount to peers, under 9.5 times forward earnings versus roughly 13x for the group. The question is whether that discount is a gift or a warning sign.
Verizon just posted a strong quarter for postpaid phone net additions in five years, beating ****** yst expectations by a wide margin. Broadband adds stayed strong across fixed wireless and fiber. Adjusted EBITDA hit a record, up 7.2%, pushing margins to an all-time high above 40%.
Management raised full-year guidance for the second straight quarter. EPS growth is now guided to 6-7%, and free cash flow growth guidance got ****** ped to 9-10% from 7% previously. That's a meaningful acceleration from the low single-digit free cash flow growth Verizon posted the last few years.
The dividend looks safe. Free cash flow payout ratio sits under half of what the company generates, and the roughly 6% yield comes with a multi-year streak of annual hikes. Buybacks add another layer of shareholder return: the company is already ahead of pace for the year, and management just raised the full-year target further.

#discount

The Seattle Seahawks have many great wide receivers that have played for the team in franchise history.
Seahawks greats Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett made countless big plays over the course of their careers in Seattle, while DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba took the league by storm with their spectacular play and star power while on the team. Yet, only one of the franchise's greats has the most receiving yards in team history.
Let's take a look at who the Seahawks' all-time leading receiver is, as well as the other players that come close.
Hall of Famer Steve Largent sits alone as the Seahawks' all-time leader in receiving yards with 13,089 yards.
Largent played his entire 14-year NFL career with Seattle from 1976-89. He twice led the league in receiving yards, with 1,237 yards in 1979 and 1,287 yards in 1985.

#yards #largent #played

Many savers learn the hard way that using a 401(k) to build a retirement nest egg can have a major drawback -- early withdrawal penalties. Generally speaking, withdrawals from a 401(k) are penalized 10% when taken before age 59 1/2.
But thanks to a lesser-known rule, you may be able to take a penalty-free 401(k) withdrawal at a slightly younger age. And that flexibility may come in handy if you end up leaving your job in your mid-50s.
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The rule of 55 allows 401(k) savers to take penalty-free withdrawals under certain circumstances. Specifically, you must leave your job the year you turn 55 or later, and you must only withdraw funds from the 401(k) plan sponsored by the employer you've separated from at 55 or later.
If you follow these rules, you may be able to avoid a penalty for tapping your own savings. But there are some nuances to be aware of.

#penalty

Jonah Tong is beginning to string together quality starts with Triple-A Syracuse.
The Mets right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters Thursday night against Rochester.
It was a relatively easy night for Tong, who scattered every baserunner against him. The only inning where Rochester threatened to score was in the fourth when Tong gave up a leadoff double. Tong bounced back to strike out the next three batters.
As SNY's prospect writer Joe DeMayo points out, of Tong's 89 pitches (56 strikes) thrown, the right-hander generated 14 swing and misses and topped out at 97.9 mph.
Over Tong's last six starts, he's pitched to a 3.52 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 30.2 innings.

#tong #jonah

Deebo Samuel is back! 49ers pull off stunning reunion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Francisco 49ers are turning to a familiar playmaker to strengthen their offense, bringing back veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million.
Samuel returns to the franchise where he spent the first six seasons of his NFL career after a one-year stint with the Washington Commanders. The reunion comes at an ideal time for San Francisco, which has already dealt with injuries to wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk during training camp.
The 49ers originally selected Samuel in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and he quickly developed into one of the league's most unique offensive threats. His combination of receiving ability, physical running style, and versatility made him a centerpiece of Kyle Shanahan's offense.
Although his time in Washington lasted only one season, Samuel remained an important contributor. He led the Commanders with 72 receptions while totaling 727 receiving yards and five touchdowns. However, his trademark role as a hybrid weapon was used far less frequently than in previous years. Samuel carried the football only 17 times as Washington's injuries at wide receiver forced him into a more traditional receiving role.

#sporting #francisco #washington #reunion

Truck manufacturer PACCAR reported higher second-quarter profit on essentially flat revenue on Tuesday, noting build rates climbed during the period as orders strengthened and freight rates improved.
PACCAR (NASDAQ: PCAR) reported second-quarter earnings of $1.43 per diluted share, 6 cents higher from a year earlier. Net income of $752 million was up 4 percent from a year earlier and 24 percent better than the first quarter.
Revenue of $7.55 billion was essentially flat year over year, up less than 1 percent from $7.51 billion.
The profit came on lower volume. It's a split that captures where Class 8 truck demand sits. PACCAR delivered 38,700 trucks globally in the quarter, down about 2 percent year over year. U.S. and Canada deliveries fell to 22,000 from 23,000 units. Record parts revenue and a nearly 17 percent year-over-year increase in truck segment pretax profit carried the result.
"PACCAR achieved very good revenues and increased net income by 24% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the preceding quarter," said Preston Feight, PACCAR chief executive officer, in a news release. "Build rates increased during the quarter due to strong orders as customers benefited from PACCAR's industry-leading trucks and improved freight rates."

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Regional banks have spent 2026 rebuilding the credibility they lost in 2023, when panicked customers withdrew large sums of money. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have eased the funding costs, and loan growth is picking up again across the Southeast and Mid-South regions. First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN), the Memphis-based lender, which benefits directly from this regional banking recovery, just got a very public nudge from Jim Cramer – the Mad Money host. In the lightning round on July 27, Jim endorsed First Horizon, calling it "a terrific stock, very inexpensive".
I think it's a terrific stock, very inexpensive. I think you should buy it.
Cramer's call on the stock comes two weeks after First Horizon released its second quarter results. The print indicated net income of $260 million, up 12% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.54, beating the $0.53 consensus by a penny. Adjusted EPS saw a 20% year-over-year growth. The company's revenue was in line with the estimates, reaching $887 million. Aside from financial growth indicators, the underlying trends also showed improved performance. Loans saw a growth of roughly $2 billion year-over-year while deposits went up by $1.6 billion sequentially, and the bank's return on equity climbed over 15%.
Even amid these numbers, Cramer's framing does not accurately capture the true position of First Horizon. The company trades at 1.77 times tangible book value, 10% above its own 10-year average. Shares are up 13.14% over the past year and sit near $25.40 currently. These numbers do not reflect a discounted regional bank. They represent a bank that the market has already pushed toward the top of its peer group. In other words, Cramer's "buy" is not a bargain call, but a bet that strong profits justify a premium price.
Higher deposit costs resulted in a slight slippage in net interest margins, while overall expenses grew alongside loan growth. Nevertheless, credit quality stayed resilient, showing only modest increases in loan losses. The company also engaged in aggressive stock buybacks, shrinking the total share count by nearly 7% over the past year, which ended up lifting the earnings per share. Short float of 2.73% down from 3.50% the previous month, indicates that bearish market traders are exiting their negative positions.

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