1 month ago
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) could be positioning itself for its next major phase of growth following its roughly $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals. The deal gives the company immediate exposure to the endocrinology market and provides a new commercial platform beyond its established cystic fibrosis franchise.
On September 3, Citigroup **** yst Geoff Meacham highlighted the strategic importance of the Crinetics acquisition, arguing it could diversify Vertex's business while complementing its existing cystic fibrosis franchise and newer businesses in renal disease, hematology, and pain.
Through the transaction, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) gains access to Palsonify (paltusotine), an oral treatment for acromegaly that has already received regulatory approval in Europe. Paltusotine is also in Phase 3 development for carcinoid syndrome **** ociated with neuroendocrine tumors.
Palsonify is particularly important because it provides an immediate commercial revenue opportunity, rather than requiring the company to wait several years for an entirely new drug to reach the market.
Early uptake of Palsonify has been encouraging, supported by expanding physician adoption and improving reimbursement coverage. If that momentum continues, the drug could become an important contributor to Vertex's revenue growth.
#palsonify
On September 3, Citigroup **** yst Geoff Meacham highlighted the strategic importance of the Crinetics acquisition, arguing it could diversify Vertex's business while complementing its existing cystic fibrosis franchise and newer businesses in renal disease, hematology, and pain.
Through the transaction, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) gains access to Palsonify (paltusotine), an oral treatment for acromegaly that has already received regulatory approval in Europe. Paltusotine is also in Phase 3 development for carcinoid syndrome **** ociated with neuroendocrine tumors.
Palsonify is particularly important because it provides an immediate commercial revenue opportunity, rather than requiring the company to wait several years for an entirely new drug to reach the market.
Early uptake of Palsonify has been encouraging, supported by expanding physician adoption and improving reimbursement coverage. If that momentum continues, the drug could become an important contributor to Vertex's revenue growth.
#palsonify
2 months ago
The reigning Celebration Bowl champs may only be two games into their 2026 season but they've also done a great job at showing why last year's HBCU National Championship was no fluke. Chennis Berry has built a dominant program top-to-bottom over in Orangeburg; a team that doesn't take losing well and doesn't do a whole lot of it to begin with. South Carolina State, now 2-0, appears to be steamrolling towards another stellar season. Another MEAC ***** le and trip to Atlanta may be waiting down the road and, while of course the work to get there will be difficult, there can be no debating that the Bulldogs are the top of the mountain in HBCU football at this very moment.
SC State came out of the gates blazing hot with a 87-0 victory over Savannah State (Berry's alma mater). In that game they were about as finely tuned a machine as you can get in all three phases. They racked up 627 offensive yards and amazingly enough not one individual player had more than 100 on their own in any singular category. Josh Shaw ran for three scores in that game and it wasn't even half of the total rushing touchdowns they had that day. Keely Watson completed eight passes and nearly half of those went for TDs as well. On the other side 29 different defenders logged at least one stop and three of them were responsible for takeaways. Just to stamp it they got a blocked punt returned for a score as well.
Division II opponent or not, that's the type of performance that just can't be ignored and it was followed up by another smothering performance against Florida A&M on Sunday in the Orange Blossom Classic. Down in Miami the Bulldogs steamrolled again in their 31-13 victory. The defense in particular was lights out as they held the Rattlers to -1 rushing yards. Yes, negative rushing yards for the whole game as well as a mere 4-for-17 on third down. Had it not been for a flurry of penalties, SC State could have won by a heck of a lot more.
The roster is brimming with talent and it starts with running back Mason Pickett-Hicks who is averaging 156.5 yards per game. Pickett-Hicks ran for 210 yards against FAMU last weekend and was essentially unstoppable on his 17 rush attempts. He found the end zone twice and was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Week. SC State also boasted the conference's Defensive Player of the Week with junior defensive lineman Jordan Dollard. Dollard was a game-wrecker on Sunday, posting 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He had six stops total.
Those two are just a few of the playmakers the Bulldogs have at their disposal. Front to back Berry's team is loaded and, although the sample size has been small, it certainly seems like they are again the team to beat. Who, if anyone, might be able to do it?
#state #bulldogs
SC State came out of the gates blazing hot with a 87-0 victory over Savannah State (Berry's alma mater). In that game they were about as finely tuned a machine as you can get in all three phases. They racked up 627 offensive yards and amazingly enough not one individual player had more than 100 on their own in any singular category. Josh Shaw ran for three scores in that game and it wasn't even half of the total rushing touchdowns they had that day. Keely Watson completed eight passes and nearly half of those went for TDs as well. On the other side 29 different defenders logged at least one stop and three of them were responsible for takeaways. Just to stamp it they got a blocked punt returned for a score as well.
Division II opponent or not, that's the type of performance that just can't be ignored and it was followed up by another smothering performance against Florida A&M on Sunday in the Orange Blossom Classic. Down in Miami the Bulldogs steamrolled again in their 31-13 victory. The defense in particular was lights out as they held the Rattlers to -1 rushing yards. Yes, negative rushing yards for the whole game as well as a mere 4-for-17 on third down. Had it not been for a flurry of penalties, SC State could have won by a heck of a lot more.
The roster is brimming with talent and it starts with running back Mason Pickett-Hicks who is averaging 156.5 yards per game. Pickett-Hicks ran for 210 yards against FAMU last weekend and was essentially unstoppable on his 17 rush attempts. He found the end zone twice and was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Week. SC State also boasted the conference's Defensive Player of the Week with junior defensive lineman Jordan Dollard. Dollard was a game-wrecker on Sunday, posting 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He had six stops total.
Those two are just a few of the playmakers the Bulldogs have at their disposal. Front to back Berry's team is loaded and, although the sample size has been small, it certainly seems like they are again the team to beat. Who, if anyone, might be able to do it?
#state #bulldogs
2 months ago
By Cal Meachem
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Atlanta United have acquired midfielder Giuliano Galoppo on loan from Argentine powerhouse River Plate, the club announced Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Argentine joins through June 30, 2027, and the deal includes a purchase option.
"Giuliano is a dynamic midfielder who has a good tactical understanding of the game, quality on the ball and the ability to contribute goals from midfield," chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said.
#atlanta #united
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Atlanta United have acquired midfielder Giuliano Galoppo on loan from Argentine powerhouse River Plate, the club announced Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Argentine joins through June 30, 2027, and the deal includes a purchase option.
"Giuliano is a dynamic midfielder who has a good tactical understanding of the game, quality on the ball and the ability to contribute goals from midfield," chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said.
#atlanta #united
2 months ago
Week 0 of the HBCU football season is in the books, and it provided some exciting season-opening games.
Tennessee State nearly knocked off Jackson State. Texas Southern upset North Carolina Central by scoring over 40 points. And Southern showed that it could play spoiler after giving Alabama State a scare in the first half of the Birmingham Classic.
USA Today ranked all 21 Division I HBCU football teams and where they stand heading into the 2026 season. Here's a look heading into Week 1:
Last week's rankings: No. 1
South Carolina State made the strongest opening statement of the HBCU season, dismantling Savannah State 87-0. The Bulldogs showed their depth and defensive dominance while immediately reminding the MEAC that they remain the team to beat.
#state #hbcu #season #week
Tennessee State nearly knocked off Jackson State. Texas Southern upset North Carolina Central by scoring over 40 points. And Southern showed that it could play spoiler after giving Alabama State a scare in the first half of the Birmingham Classic.
USA Today ranked all 21 Division I HBCU football teams and where they stand heading into the 2026 season. Here's a look heading into Week 1:
Last week's rankings: No. 1
South Carolina State made the strongest opening statement of the HBCU season, dismantling Savannah State 87-0. The Bulldogs showed their depth and defensive dominance while immediately reminding the MEAC that they remain the team to beat.
#state #hbcu #season #week
2 months ago
College football is officially underway with Alabama A&M facing Howard on ABC on Saturday night. These teams are a part of the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off.
Aug 29, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Howard Bison quarterback Zachary Yeager (1) fights for yards as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Desmond Igbinosun (4) tackles during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Channel: ABC
#Cricket #meac #swac
Aug 29, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Howard Bison quarterback Zachary Yeager (1) fights for yards as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Desmond Igbinosun (4) tackles during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Channel: ABC
#Cricket #meac #swac
2 months ago
By Cal Meachem
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
LA Galaxy have transferred defender Miki Yamane to ****** anese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds, the club announced Sunday.
Yamane spent the last three seasons with the Galaxy, originally joining from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale. In total, the ****** anese international made 99 appearances for LA across all competitions, contributing 1g/13a during that span.
In 2024, he helped lead the club to its league-record sixth MLS Cup presented by Audi ****** le, featuring in 38 games between the regular season and playoffs.
#transfer #japanese #tracker
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
LA Galaxy have transferred defender Miki Yamane to ****** anese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds, the club announced Sunday.
Yamane spent the last three seasons with the Galaxy, originally joining from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale. In total, the ****** anese international made 99 appearances for LA across all competitions, contributing 1g/13a during that span.
In 2024, he helped lead the club to its league-record sixth MLS Cup presented by Audi ****** le, featuring in 38 games between the regular season and playoffs.
#transfer #japanese #tracker
