Rick Looser's blunt reaction to his daughter Regan's lounge pants and Kobe Bryant shirt quickly went viral on TikTok
Regan says her style-conscious dad favors cowboy boots, custom shirts and undecorated jeans
The father-daughter duo constantly trade sarcastic jokes, which Regan calls his "karma"
When Regan Looser picked a comfortable outfit for the airport, she knew to anticipate her Southern dad's hilarious reaction.
Regan, 36, shared a video on TikTok on Sept. 20 documenting her dad Rick's reaction to her red-and-white striped lounge pants, black-and-white Kobe Bryant T-shirt, sunglasses and sneakers. She wrote in text over the video: "My sassy ****** Southern dad's reaction to my airport fit."

#regan #kobe #lounge

Meghann Fahy soaked up the sunshine with boyfriend Leo Woodall in holiday photographs shared on Instagram, posing in a red micro bikini during their tropical getaway.
The White Lotus actress, 36, reclined on a sunlounger wearing a textured triangle top with delicate straps, accessorising with oval sunglasses, small hoop earrings and slim bracelets.
Leo also appeared in the collection, floating on his back in turquoise water wearing bright blue swimming shorts. Behind him, a white sandy beach was lined with palm trees and villas. Meghann's blonde hair was swept back as she relaxed against a pale blue towel, with cream parasols providing shade nearby.
Meghann showcased her toned physique in a micro bikini (@ Instagram)
Another photograph showed her kneeling on a bright blue paddleboard, pairing her red bikini top with magenta bottoms and an orange baseball cap as she explored the water.

#meghann #micro #back

The Eagles will place left guard Landon ***** erson on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Dickerson appeared on WIP's "Players Lounge Show" as news hit that he was headed to IR with what he described as a bone bruise in his right knee.
He said he "played like ***** " in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders on Sunday.
"I was a complete liability yesterday," ***** erson said, via Alexis Chassen of bleedinggreennation.com. "Again, that was my fault. I know I said earlier in camp I shouldn't be out there until I feel healthy. A few weeks ago, [I] got rolled up on in practice. I thought as weeks went by it would get better. It didn't, and we kind of went out there and finally got some imaging on it today, figured out what was wrong with it.
"Really the best plan going forward is to put me on IR, so I can get this thing better to have a good stretch at the back end of the season versus kind of what happened last year, go out there limping through 18 weeks. I don't think anyone wants to see that again because that was just ugly. I don't want to do that again, because that was just some BS."

#Eagles #knee #kind #players

Dolly Parton and Tennessee go hand in hand. Dollywood already draws tourists who love her music. But the state has officially decided to honor her by changing the name of Nashville International Airport so every traveler will be familiar with her name.
TMZ reported that the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to proceed with the name change. Airport officials are hoping to work with the country legend's estate on potential merchandise and licensing revenue.
The "Jolene" songwriter created another tourist hotspot before her death. Dolly Parton's Songwriter Hotel and museum opens in October 2026. The museum covers every decade of her life. Of course, there is a music venue on a different floor. Then there is a separate lounge for more live music called "Joelene's" and a cafe.
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"I am so proud of this," Parton told PEOPLE. "We found this location early one morning. I knew I wanted to do something special in Nashville, and until I saw this building, nothing ever hit me as the right thing to do."

#name #every

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Performance improvement was driven by a meaningful recovery in the full-price business across both physical stores and direct channels, signaling successful product resonance.
Management is consolidating the 'Wearever' sub-brand into the core ***** ortment to simplify the portfolio and reallocate resources toward high-growth categories like Luxe Lounge and denim.
The denim relaunch serves as a strategic proof point for modernizing the brand, successfully introducing fashion-forward silhouettes like wide-leg and barrel shapes to a loyal customer base.
Customer file stabilization is being achieved through a dual focus on accelerating new-to-brand acquisition and successfully reactivating lapsed customers.

#like #denim #wearever

Charlie Sheen says one night out with Kiefer Sutherland eventually left him doing something considerably less entertaining, covering a bill of roughly $30,000.
The story returned to entertainment headlines after The Express reported on Sheen's account on Sept. 7. Sheen originally told the story months earlier on Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn.
According to Sheen, he and his former co-star visited a hostess lounge where charges accumulated while women spent time at their table. Sheen said he settled his own tab but ultimately paid approximately $30,000 that he says remained on Sutherland's account.
Sheen says he later told Sutherland that he had handled the bill and expected to be reimbursed, but that the money never arrived.
Apple Podcasts lists Charlie Sheen (Part 2) with a running time of approximately one hour and 57 minutes. The conversation appeared in the Feb. 17 episode of Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn. Sheen was discussing stories from his career when Sutherland's name came up.

#charlie #michael #story

Meghan Markle has been sighted for the first time since returning to the UK, according to multiple reports.
The ***** ss of Sussex, 45, was spotted at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds last Friday, according to Daily Beast editor-at-large Tom Sykes and reports inThe Guardian.
Meghan was said to have arrived at the Comfy Farm lounge before 9am at the retreat in North Oxfordshire, which is one of the potential areas Meghan and Harry could have set up home.
Members of Soho Farmhouse said Meghan had an early morning coffee and was introduced to senior staff members by name and with "considerable fanfare", Tom Sykes reported.
Meghan Markle has been sighted in the UK for the first time (pictured in April) (@ Getty Images)

#first #time

Meghan Markle's first outing in the UK came with considerable "fanfare." Prince Harry and Markle are back in Britain along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This time, they are here for an extended stay. Their kids are also expected to attend school in the UK starting this September.
Amid this, the **** ss of Sussex was seen on her first outing. She reportedly went to Soho Farmhouse early in the morning and was informally introduced to several senior staff members by their names.
After her return to the UK, Meghan Markle reportedly stepped out solo for her first outing. According to a report by The Daily Beast, the **** ss was spotted at Soho Farmhouse. She went there early in the morning, before 9 AM. She reportedly made her way to a private upstairs lounge area called the "Comfy Farm," where children are not allowed.
Tom Skyes, the writer, noted that a considerable "fanfare" was made of her following her arrival. She was reportedly introduced informally to several senior employees by name, suggesting that they expect her to visit the club regularly. According to Skyes, she is probably a member and frequently visits the venue. In fact, Markus Anderson, one of her friends, has served as a senior executive at the company for many years.
A source said that early morning is a "good time" to visit Soho Farmhouse, as it is "absolutely lovely" at that time of the day. The venue is described as a celebrity-friendly place where members can relax and rejuvenate. Members aren't allowed to take photos, allowing influential people to unwind and enjoy their time without worrying about being photographed.

#soho #early

The Carolina Ascent is celebrating their first win at home this season.
The team beat Fort Lauderdale 3-0 Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
It comes a week after the Ascent fell to the Tampa Bay Sun.
Next Saturday, the team takes on Lexington SC on the road in Kentucky.
A watch party will be held at Blinders Sports Lounge in South End.

#legion

By Shrivathsa Sridhar
NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - From podiums to practice courts and player lounges, dogs have become some of tennis's most popular support acts, increasingly earning places in the travelling party and popping up at ‌the sport's biggest stages.
For players who spend most of the year in airports, hotels and tournament venues often ‌thousands of miles from home, pets have become common travelling companions, offering comfort and stability in a sport where loneliness is a major challenge.
"Animals are amazing... that's why a lot of the girls are travelling with more pets now, because of how tough the life is on the road," world number three Jessica Pegula told reporters at the U.S. Open this week.
"To have something that grounds you, as simple as having a dog or any type of animal... you don't experience that type of love from anybody else. They love you unconditionally and that ‌can just really help emotionally."

#travelling #love

The Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant has officially put his Memphis days behind him, as he no longer has a home in the city where he was drafted. The former Grizzlies player sold his two-story mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, for a reported amount of $3.2 million earlier this week after initially listing it for $3.5 million.
He initially paid $3.05 million for the mansion and has since made a $150,000 profit on the sale four years after buying it in 2022, when he signed his $197.2 million max contract with the Grizzlies. The house reportedly has seven bedrooms and spans 13,836 square feet on 6.45 acres.
'Homes of Celebs' got an inside look at the property. They described that it has a beautiful foyer, a home office, a living room with a built-in bar, a formal dining room, a kitchen, a private lounge, an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closets, a salon, a poker room, a billiards room, a sauna, a movie theater, and much more.
This property is apparently just 62 feet away from a property that he bought for his parents with his first contract in 2019. Morant reportedly has a net worth of $50 million and has already earned about $150 million through 2026 of his $236.8 million in guaranteed career earnings (leaving almost $87 million in future earnings over the next two years).
The 27-year-old begins a new life in Portland with the Trail Blazers, now looking to bounce back from a controversy-ridden 2025-26 season in Memphis. Former NBA players Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes, and Stephen Jackson feel all eyes will be on Ja Morant in 2026-27 for a comeback season.

#memphis #property #grizzlies

Over the last year, Nick Maggiulli has come to what he calls an unsettling realization: The upper-middle class is caught in a trap, and many of them don't even realize it.
The chief operating officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management has spent the better part of a year building the case in pieces on his blog, Of Dollars and Data—first arguing private school isn't worth the cost despite its price tag, then that premium travel experiences have grown crowded while remaining expensive in "The Death of the Amex Lounge." He previously talked to Fortune about his book, The Wealth Ladder, and his growing belief "something weird's going on" with the upper-middle class in the U.S. economy.
In an April essay, he pulled the threads together and gave the phenomenon a name: the "upper-middle-class trap," in which people earning roughly $200,000 to $400,000 a year are working more and relaxing less to buy products and services of declining quality.
His evidence includes new single-family homes shrinking in average size by 12% between 2014 and 2024, even as the price per square foot surged 74%, according to LendingTree data. A home near a public elementary school with a top GreatSchools rating costs 78.6% more than a comparable home in the surrounding county. Homebuyers who win bidding wars end up worse off: One study found their purchases produced 6.9% lower annualized returns than homes bought without competition. In higher education, the number of college applicants has jumped 78% since 2015 even as acceptance rates at elite schools have collapsed, driving tuition and private-school costs up roughly twice as fast as overall inflation.
The mechanism Maggiulli describes is a "financial arms race": Every individual decision is rational, but collectively the competition for the same scarce positional goods lowers everyone's quality of life while draining their bank accounts.

#even #maggiulli

HILLSBOROUGH, Ore. — Walking through the brand new training center of the Portland Thorns and the Portland Fire is a practice in seeing double.
The 100,000-square-foot facility, which cost more than $150 million, houses two full-sized basketball courts for the WNBA expansion team, and two full-sized soccer fields — one grass, one turf — for the three-time NWSL champion Thorns.
There are two team lounges, one for each team, outfitted with plush couches, throw pillows and blankets, and plenty of the athletes' preferred snacks, from Cheez-Its to peanut ******* er and jelly-filled dates. Two locker rooms with ample shelf ******* e for each player (plus a little extra for goalkeepers) and a USB-C outlet inside each locker so players can charge their devices while they train. Two meeting rooms for teams and operations staff. Two saunas pierced with sleek, recessed lighting.
But the common ******* es at the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center are just as intentional.
The treatment area, 5,000-square-foot weight room, and cafeteria are shared by both teams. That is where professional soccer player-turned-women's sports executive Karina LeBlanc believes the real transformation can happen.

#foot #full #Soccer

Hailey Bieber walking into West Hollywood's Sushi Park wearing the unreleased earbuds.
Hailey Bieber has been photographed twice in recent days wearing a pair of wired earbuds from SKYLRK Audio, the forthcoming tech arm of her husband Justin Bieber's lifestyle brand. The sightings, captured mid-August 2026 and quickly circulated by fan accounts tracking the label, mark one of the clearest public signals yet that SKYLRK is moving beyond apparel and accessories into consumer electronics.
The first set of images appeared around August 18–19. A second wave of photos followed shortly after, showing Bieber walking one elevator flight from the valet garage and about 200 feet into West Hollywood's Sushi Park, again in the distinctive wired pair. The very short paparazzi-laden walkway makes the audio equipment a very deliberate fashion accessory and marketing tool versus a need for headphones. Fan account SkylrkDaily, which closely follows the brand on X, described them as "Exclusive Skylrk audio Wired Earbuds," underscoring that the product has not yet been formally released to the public.
SKYLRK launched in 2025 as Justin Bieber's independent fashion and lifestyle label, distinct from his earlier Drew House project. The brand quickly established a visual language of oversized loungewear, sculptural slides, leather outerwear, and monochrome-to-bold color stories. Hailey Bieber has been closely involved almost from the start—modeling campaigns, collaborating on capsules (including a February 2026 collection), and contributing design input on pieces such as leather jackets.
In early June 2026, Justin Bieber posted Instagram images teasing SKYLRK Audio. The prototypes included dome-shaped portable speakers in vibrant finishes (copper, olive, lilac, teal), over-ear headphones, and what appeared to be wired earbuds. The aesthetic leaned retro-futurist and Y2K-inflected—perforated surfaces, saturated colorways, and graphic branding—positioning the line as both functional hardware and wearable design objects. No technical specifications, pricing, or firm release date were announced at the time. Coverage from outlets including Hypebeast and SoundGuys framed the move as an expansion of SKYLRK from pure fashion into a broader lifestyle ecosystem that merges streetwear sensibility with everyday tech.

#earbuds

Could Oliver Glasner be a future Bayern Munich manager? Former Premier League player and coach Iain Dowie certainly understands why the Austrian has been linked with the club.
Dowie, who scouts for Crystal Palace, says he has seen Glasner's work firsthand and was struck by the manager's intensity and relentless approach.
"I was a little surprised to see Oliver Glasner go from Crystal Palace to Nottingham Forest. I scout for Palace, so I've spent time at the training ground and observed his work firsthand. Whether it's during internal games, U21 matches, or warm-up sessions, you can really feel the intensity he brings. I have to say, I haven't come across many managers with that level of intensity, he is truly relentless," Dowie told BettingLounge. "I understand his move, though I do wonder if he jumped a bit too quickly. Listen, Forest are a massive club, I grew up in the Brian Clough era, so I know they're huge. But I can see why he's being linked to Bayern Munich, given his Austrian background and his success in Germany. Would he be a good match for Bayern? Absolutely. He's proven at Palace that he wins trophies and gets the best out of people. He's relentless, it's his way or the highway, and there's nothing wrong with that. He has a character that wants things done quickly, and that's what has driven this big move to Nottingham Forest for a significant fee.
"It will be very interesting to see how the Palace fans react when he returns. I think the response will be largely positive because of what he achieved at the club, but had he moved abroad, that probably would have been received much better."
The Glasner-to-Bayern Munich links are intriguing. His Austrian roots, Bundesliga experience, Champions League pedigree, and ability to get the best out of his players would certainly make him an interesting candidate if Bayern Munich ever need a new manager.

#bayern #dowie #forest #club

The Houston Texans have plenty of food and drink options for the 70,000-plus fans that will be at each of their home games at Reliant Stadium, but very few will get to experience the luxury of the stadium's new exclusive area just steps away from the field.
Similar to what the Astros offer with the Diamond Club or the Rockets with their Lexus Lounge, the Texans are introducing the BMW Lone Star Ballroom and BMW M Club Blue.
The Texans took what was a storage area in the bowels of the stadium and turned it into a swanky lounge located at field level, below the stands, with a window looking out to the tunnel where the visiting team will run out onto the field before games.
That kind of access to the field and players is something that has been missing from the only building the Houston Texans have known since they began play in 2002.
"It's real important to us when we talk about delivering a world-class fan experience that we understand what other venues, other buildings are doing, not only in the state, not only in the country, but worldwide," Houston Texans team president Mike Tomon said. "I think we have seen a lot more segmentation to the different markets, meaning, do you have a unique experience for a certain type of fan? So, we see that as a trend and we see the want to get closer to the team and the game element as a trend as well."

#houston #club #games

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Walk into any physician lounge and you'll hear the same advice from the partners closing in on 60: fund the match in your 401(k), then send the next dollar to your Health Savings Account before you finish the deferral. The HSA is the only account in the federal code that escapes tax three separate times, and the people who do tax math for a living treat it accordingly.

#free #don 't #only #three

Isla Fisher looked incredible as she slipped into a plunging black swimsuit for a sun-soaked day by the pool.
The Confessions of a Shopaholic star, who celebrated her 50th birthday earlier this year, showed off her toned physique in the chic one-piece as she relaxed on a lounger with friends.
Sharing a series of images from the outing on Instagram, Isla appeared in high spirits as she sat cross-legged beside the pool, with her red hair swept into a relaxed updo.
Isla looks incredible in the plunging black swimsuit (Instagram)
The actress kept her poolside look effortlessly simple, accessorising with delicate jewellery while the plunging neckline and spaghetti straps of her swimsuit put the focus firmly on her sculpted figure.

#relaxed #fisher

Gisele Bündchen shared a sweet photo of her son with her husband Joaquim Valente to mark Brazilian Father's Day.
In the photo, her son wore a jiu jitsu uniform to match his dad.
She also shared a photo of her father with her son.
Gisele Bündchen took a moment to celebrate her husband Joaquim Valente for Brazilian Father's Day. Taking to her Instagram Stories on August 8, the model shared a sweet photo of her husband with their 1-year-old son. In the snap, Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, lounged on a mat in his uniform, while their son crawled on his lap in a matching look. Clearly, the young boy is already taking after his father.
Gisele Bündchen shared a glimpse at her life with husband Joaquim Valente and their son.
Credit: Gisele Bündchen/Instagram

#shared

Kim Kardashian gave fans an intimate glimpse inside her relationship with Lewis Hamilton, sharing a series of loved-up photographs of the couple as they enjoy time together during the Formula One summer break.
The SKIMS founder, 45, included several photographs of Lewis, 41, in an Instagram round-up of her recent weeks, with the famously private couple appearing more comfortable than ever in front of the camera.
In one sweet mirror selfie, Kim and Lewis coordinated in relaxed brown loungewear as the seven-time Formula One world champion wrapped his arms around his girlfriend from behind.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton share some private shots on social media (Instagram)
Kim wore an oversized hooded tracksuit while Lewis, who stood protectively behind her, rested his head against hers for the cosy shot.

#couple

Olivia Culpo is making comfort a priority during her third trimester by combining loungewear with sleepwear.
On August 8, the model rocked a strappy, cotton tunic and flowy pants in light blue while enduring the L.A. heat wave.
Culpo and her husband Christian McCaffrey share a one-year-old daughter named Colette Annalise McCaffrey.
Olivia Culpo, 34, is prioritizing comfort in her third trimester. On Saturday, the model, who is expecting her second child with her husband Christian McCaffrey, shared an update on her pregnancy style evolution amid a scorching summer heat wave.
"Not sure if this is considered pajamas or day clothes but right now I'm only wearing things that qualify as both," she captioned a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories. "And this is prettyyyy comfy." Culpo's chic two-piece outfit consisted of flowy cotton pants and a strappy, longline tunic in light blue by ASTR the Label.

#christian #model

You watched the stock beat its rivals, but the real action was a civil war between its own two brands.
If you held American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) over the past year, you did very, very well. The stock delivered a +71% return, leaving the S&P 500's +21% gain and retail peers like ANF (+19.5%) in the dust. You might ******* ume the iconic American Eagle brand was firing on all cylinders to post a run like that.
You would be wrong.
Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
What Fueled The Rocket? A 34% Jump At Aerie.
The real story here is a tale of two wildly different businesses under one roof. The company's growth engine isn't its namesake denim brand. It's Aerie, the loungewear and intimates line, which has become a powerhouse in its own right. In its most recent quarter, Aerie's revenue surged 34% to $481 million, with comparable sales up an incredible 25%. This isn't a small side project anymore; management confirmed the brand is now "surpassing $2 billion on a trailing 12-month basis." That's the kind of momentum that gets a stock re-rated.

#real #isn 't

Marlon Humphrey had one primary goal entering his 10th NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens cornerback wanted to feel healthy again. During an appearance on "The Lounge," Humphrey revealed that an issue he allowed to linger during training camp affected him throughout the 2025 season. Humphrey's determination to participate in every practice did more harm than good.
"Last year, man, it was a really tough year from the health perspective," Humphrey said. "I let something linger for a while, and I kind of pushed really hard to get through training camp."
Humphrey said he was Baltimore's only veteran to participate in every training camp practice last year. Team officials encouraged him to take time off, but his old-school mentality would not allow him to walk away after doing only a portion of the work.
"If someone comes up to you and says, 'We want you to take this day,' even if you go out there and do a little, I was like, 'Nah, I'm doing the whole day,'" Humphrey said.
Looking back, Humphrey acknowledged that he should have listened.

#year #last #season #participate

Rutgers football has announced a new premium seating location at SHI Stadium called Touchdown Terrace, which will occupy the ******* e in the middle of the student section that used to be the team's recruiting lounge.
The announcement on Scarletknights.com described the ******* e as a private, exclusive hospitality ******* e overlooking the south end zone of SHI Stadium that offers fans the best of both worlds: an outdoor viewing experience that immerses them in the GameDay atmosphere, paired with private restrooms and an enclosed ******* e featuring upscale food offerings for a comfortable premium experience. According to the announcement, the ******* e can be used to accommodate one large group or several smaller groups and offers a cash bar as well as pregame access.
Prices for this premium ******* e likely have to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, as they were not announced in the press release.
This seems to be a step in the right direction for Rutgers athletics as they try to find a way to fully monetize SHI Stadium up to its highest potential. From what I saw by attending gamedays, the area sat mostly empty as the recruits preferred to sit closer to the field. If my own observation is correct, than their isn't much at risk by turning this area into premium seating.
Now that this area has been flipped into premium seating, it would not be surprising to see if they make some changes to other areas around the stadium. Since this area has a similar purpose as the party decks, to provide the half inside/ half outside game day experience, it wouldn't be surprising to see them turn a few of the party decks into luxury boxes.

#used

Mike Mickens knew Kyle Hamilton was different before either coach or player reached Baltimore.
Mickens coached Hamilton at Notre Dame and watched the versatile safety develop into a first-round NFL prospect. Their reunion with the Ravens gives Mickens another opportunity to challenge a player who has already become one of football's premier defenders.
The expectations are not modest.
"Go chase everything — All-Pro again and MVP," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge. "He has the capability to do it. The sky's the limit for him."
Hamilton has lined up across Baltimore's defense during his career, handling responsibilities at deep safety, in the slot, near the line of scrimmage and as a pressure player. That versatility allows the Ravens to address different offensive threats without substituting.

#hamilton #mike

Nate Wiggins' speed and athletic ability were apparent long before the Baltimore Ravens selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Mike Mickens has been more impressed by the work taking place beyond the highlight plays.
The Ravens' new secondary coach described Wiggins as a special talent whose preparation and competitive mindset match his physical gifts.
"He approaches it that way off the field, on the field, in the meeting room," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge. "He asks questions. He's locked in on the field, working little techniques and details of everything."
Wiggins enters his third season positioned to become Baltimore's top outside cornerback. He has been one of the defense's standout performers during the opening practices of training camp after declaring himself fully healthy.
His 4.28-second speed gives him the recovery ability to survive mistakes that would become completions against most cornerbacks. Mickens wants Wiggins to develop the recognition and technical consistency that reduce the frequency with which he must rely on that speed. The coach also values the confidence Wiggins brings to the room. Cornerbacks must recover quickly from difficult plays because another target can arrive before they have time to dwell on the previous result.

#Ravens #field #coach

Preventing explosive passes and forcing turnovers can seem to require conflicting approaches for an NFL secondary.
Defensive backs who become too cautious may surrender a series of easy completions. Players who aggressively chase interceptions can abandon ****** ignments and expose the defense to game-changing plays. Baltimore Ravens secondary coach Mike Mickens believes his players can protect the defense without becoming passive.
"We're going to keep a cap on the defense, but that doesn't mean be soft," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge.
The Ravens want their defensive backs in the proper position before attacking the football. Mickens' "Deny My Man" philosophy applies whether Baltimore is playing man or zone coverage, but discipline must come before aggression.
Once a defender establishes leverage and understands his help, the focus can shift toward the football.

#defense

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Mike Mickens did not need an extensive introduction to Jesse Minter when the Baltimore Ravens' new head coach began ***** embling his staff. Their relationship stretches back to 2007, when Mickens was playing cornerback at Cincinnati and Minter joined the Bearcats as a graduate ***** istant working with the defensive backs. Minter later gave Mickens his first full-time coaching opportunity, hiring him as Indiana State's cornerbacks coach in 2012.
Fourteen years later, the two are working together again in Baltimore.
"I've known Jesse for a long time," Mickens said on The Ravens Lounge podcast. "I'm just blessed and honored to get the opportunity to come work with him again."
The reunion also includes inside linebackers coach PJ Volker, who worked alongside Minter and Mickens at Indiana State. Mickens said none of them could have envisioned sharing an NFL staff when they were young coaches building their careers. Mickens remained connected with Minter while their paths took them through different programs. Minter eventually became a successful NFL defensive coordinator, while Mickens built some of college football's best secondaries at Notre Dame.
Those years apart allowed each coach to grow without weakening the trust established during their first stop together. That familiarity should help Baltimore during a significant transition. Minter is installing his defense while also adjusting to the broader responsibilities of becoming a first-time NFL head coach. Mickens understands his expectations and can reinforce the same message throughout the secondary.

#minter #coach #time #indiana

Jul. 31—GRAND FORKS — Jade Hastings sat next to his 8H sprint car outside Cookie's Lounge on Tuesday night.
A steady stream of fans approached him to buy his t-shirts, get an autograph, express their appreciation for his 13-year racing career and ask, "Is this really it?"
The Grand Forks driver, who has won the last three Northern Outlaw Sprint ****** ociation ****** les, posted on social media last Friday that he's stepping away from racing after a dust-up with NOSA over a Facebook post.
What started with a critique of track surfaces blew up into a fine, a point reduction, and ultimately, one of the region's top drivers planning an exit from the sport in the prime of his career.
"Nothing's final yet," Hastings said when asked if there's any chance he races again this season. "I'd say I'm for sure going to take a couple of weeks off here, because I feel that's what I need. . . just relax and then see how I feel after that. Right now, I don't necessarily want to race too bad. I think that's why I need some time to figure it out. In a couple weeks, if I feel different, we'll probably go to Huset's once or twice and maybe Cedar Lake in Wisconsin at the end of the year."

#racing #Career #last

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked "people movers," the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from the main terminal.
In place of the people movers, the airport will add a new U-shaped passenger train, a central walking tunnel, more moving walkways and new concourses. An above-ground parking garage closer to the main terminal with ****** e for 32,000 vehicles is also in the offing, according to Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The airport makeover would add to a long list of renovation projects the Republican president is pursuing to leave a lasting mark on the Washington region after his term ends in January 2029. Among other undertakings, he is building a new White House ballroom and wants to build a towering triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
But of all the construction projects Trump is pursuing, the renovations at Dulles could prove to be his most popular and benefit the greatest number of people. The airport, the area's primary international airport, served roughly 29 million passengers over the past year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
"This transformation is another step in our ongoing efforts to make Washington, D.C., safe and beautiful again," Trump said. "We're doing something with Dulles that's going to make it the top anywhere in the world."

#dulles #people