2 months ago
Buffalo Bison 11, Charlotte Knights 4
The Charlotte Knights stumbled to an 11-4 loss to the Buffalo Bisons in a game that remained competitive for five innings before spiraling wildly out of control.
Adisyn Coffey took the mound as an opener for Charlotte, making just his third start of the season. It quickly became the Lenyn Sosa revenge game. The former White Sox infielder greeted Coffey with a leadoff solo shot in the top of the third. Coffey retired the next two hitters, but a single and an RBI double followed, giving Buffalo a 2-0 edge.
The Knights answered in the bottom half of the inning. Rikuu Nishida drew a two-out walk, and Riley Unroe brought him home with a triple to trim the deficit to one.
After Peyton Pallette got the final out of the third inning, Huascar Brazobán followed Coffey and turned in a successful inning of rehab work, surrendering only one hit in a scoreless fourth. Tanner McDougal took over in the fifth and faced the minimum, setting the stage for Charlotte to pull even in the bottom half when Junior Perez launched a solo shot to knot the score at 2-2.
Unfortunately, that was as good as the night would get for the Knights.
#buffalo #Third #inning #solo
The Charlotte Knights stumbled to an 11-4 loss to the Buffalo Bisons in a game that remained competitive for five innings before spiraling wildly out of control.
Adisyn Coffey took the mound as an opener for Charlotte, making just his third start of the season. It quickly became the Lenyn Sosa revenge game. The former White Sox infielder greeted Coffey with a leadoff solo shot in the top of the third. Coffey retired the next two hitters, but a single and an RBI double followed, giving Buffalo a 2-0 edge.
The Knights answered in the bottom half of the inning. Rikuu Nishida drew a two-out walk, and Riley Unroe brought him home with a triple to trim the deficit to one.
After Peyton Pallette got the final out of the third inning, Huascar Brazobán followed Coffey and turned in a successful inning of rehab work, surrendering only one hit in a scoreless fourth. Tanner McDougal took over in the fifth and faced the minimum, setting the stage for Charlotte to pull even in the bottom half when Junior Perez launched a solo shot to knot the score at 2-2.
Unfortunately, that was as good as the night would get for the Knights.
#buffalo #Third #inning #solo
2 months ago
Palantir shares gained 7.7% on September 3, the same day PwC US expanded an alliance built around enterprise AI, M&A, and ERP modernization. The companies described an AI-native deals platform intended to execute transactions up to 50% faster and cut one-time costs by as much as 45%, but disclosed no new contract value. The same day, Globant introduced a MuleSoft AI Pod for Salesforce integration. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) are packaging expertise around software in very different ways.
Palantir's bull case is productized delivery. PwC can bring industry relationships and implementation capacity, while Foundry and AIP remain the recurring platform. Palantir's Q2 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, including 149% growth in U.S. commercial revenue, so the alliance lands on real momentum. Arrowstreet Capital held 20,517,115 shares at June 30 after increasing its stake by 97%.
The valuation is the obvious counterweight. A partnership announcement without disclosed revenue cannot by itself justify a large daily move. Receivables concentration, stock-based compensation, and competition from clouds and consultants deserve attention. Hedge-fund breadth had already weakened: Insider Monkey counted 86 funds holding Palantir at June 30, down from 96 at March 31.
Globant's AI Pod offers a more explicit delivery unit. Configurations support roughly six, 12, or 24 integration flows or APIs per month, and the company cited benchmarks including up to 80% automation and 15% to 25% faster time to value. That makes capacity tangible. Twenty-three hedge funds held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in Q2, down from 25 in Q1. Pzena Investment Management reported 3,859,718 shares after adding 31%.
Globant's problem is that reusable pods can still be labor businesses. The service remains on a waitlist, the benchmark outcomes are not guaranteed customer results, and AI may pressure billing rates even as it improves productivity.
#glob
Palantir's bull case is productized delivery. PwC can bring industry relationships and implementation capacity, while Foundry and AIP remain the recurring platform. Palantir's Q2 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, including 149% growth in U.S. commercial revenue, so the alliance lands on real momentum. Arrowstreet Capital held 20,517,115 shares at June 30 after increasing its stake by 97%.
The valuation is the obvious counterweight. A partnership announcement without disclosed revenue cannot by itself justify a large daily move. Receivables concentration, stock-based compensation, and competition from clouds and consultants deserve attention. Hedge-fund breadth had already weakened: Insider Monkey counted 86 funds holding Palantir at June 30, down from 96 at March 31.
Globant's AI Pod offers a more explicit delivery unit. Configurations support roughly six, 12, or 24 integration flows or APIs per month, and the company cited benchmarks including up to 80% automation and 15% to 25% faster time to value. That makes capacity tangible. Twenty-three hedge funds held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in Q2, down from 25 in Q1. Pzena Investment Management reported 3,859,718 shares after adding 31%.
Globant's problem is that reusable pods can still be labor businesses. The service remains on a waitlist, the benchmark outcomes are not guaranteed customer results, and AI may pressure billing rates even as it improves productivity.
#glob
2 months ago
Gwinnett Stripers 5, Charlotte Knights 3
Not only did the Stripers (69-67) outhit the Knights (74-63), 8-6, but a bullpen implosion in the eighth allowed Gwinnett to take the lead and ultimately win the game, 5-3. The good news is that Charlotte is still hanging in second place, on the cusp of a playoff berth. The bad news is that righthander Shane Smith really struggled with his command, unable to complete the eighth inning, surrendering three runs on two hits with three walks — one intentional — and two wild pitches.
Charlotte's offense mashed half of their hits (three) for extra bases, and went 2-for-5 with runners in scoring position, and the top of the lineup mostly carried the team. The Good Guys scored all of their runs in the third inning, igniting a two-out rally in the top of the third once the batting order flipped back to the top. Caden Connor set the tone with a leadoff base hit — his first of two — and Rikuu Nishida kept the inning rolling with a base hit of his own to bring up the power bats. Riley Unroe blasted a two-run triple to take the lead, and Ryan Galanie brought him right in on a two-out double to give the Knights a three-run lead.
Smith got off to a rough start as the Stripers tied the game with the first three batters the righty faced, and continued to fall off the rails, handing Gwinnett a two-run lead from a pair of wild pitches. The entire sequence of events before the Knights were able to get an out was … out of control: leadoff walk, bunt base hit, game-tying RBI double (3-3), walk, first wild pitch to giveaway the lead (4-3), intentional walk to load the bases, second wild pitch (5-3), ground out. Despite this being just his first blown save, Smith now owns a 6.06 ERA while receiving his second loss of the year. In his three previous innings of relief, Shane hadn't allowed a single hit, but he just wasn't on his game. It's still possible that Smith will be able to lean into a relief role, but there's definitely still some red flags about his performance his season.
MVP
Riley Unroe (3B): 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI, 3 K, 3B
Runners-Up
Rikuu Nishida (2B): 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Ryan Galanie (DH): 1-for-4, RBI, 2B
Caden Connor (LF): 2-for-4, R, K
Shane Murphy (LHSP): 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K, PO, WP, HB
Huascar Brazobán (RHRP): 1 1/3 IP, H, 2 K, Hold
#knights #game
Not only did the Stripers (69-67) outhit the Knights (74-63), 8-6, but a bullpen implosion in the eighth allowed Gwinnett to take the lead and ultimately win the game, 5-3. The good news is that Charlotte is still hanging in second place, on the cusp of a playoff berth. The bad news is that righthander Shane Smith really struggled with his command, unable to complete the eighth inning, surrendering three runs on two hits with three walks — one intentional — and two wild pitches.
Charlotte's offense mashed half of their hits (three) for extra bases, and went 2-for-5 with runners in scoring position, and the top of the lineup mostly carried the team. The Good Guys scored all of their runs in the third inning, igniting a two-out rally in the top of the third once the batting order flipped back to the top. Caden Connor set the tone with a leadoff base hit — his first of two — and Rikuu Nishida kept the inning rolling with a base hit of his own to bring up the power bats. Riley Unroe blasted a two-run triple to take the lead, and Ryan Galanie brought him right in on a two-out double to give the Knights a three-run lead.
Smith got off to a rough start as the Stripers tied the game with the first three batters the righty faced, and continued to fall off the rails, handing Gwinnett a two-run lead from a pair of wild pitches. The entire sequence of events before the Knights were able to get an out was … out of control: leadoff walk, bunt base hit, game-tying RBI double (3-3), walk, first wild pitch to giveaway the lead (4-3), intentional walk to load the bases, second wild pitch (5-3), ground out. Despite this being just his first blown save, Smith now owns a 6.06 ERA while receiving his second loss of the year. In his three previous innings of relief, Shane hadn't allowed a single hit, but he just wasn't on his game. It's still possible that Smith will be able to lean into a relief role, but there's definitely still some red flags about his performance his season.
MVP
Riley Unroe (3B): 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI, 3 K, 3B
Runners-Up
Rikuu Nishida (2B): 1-for-4, R, 2 K
Ryan Galanie (DH): 1-for-4, RBI, 2B
Caden Connor (LF): 2-for-4, R, K
Shane Murphy (LHSP): 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 3 K, PO, WP, HB
Huascar Brazobán (RHRP): 1 1/3 IP, H, 2 K, Hold
#knights #game
2 months ago
Palantir shares gained 7.7% on September 3, the same day PwC US expanded an alliance built around enterprise AI, M&A, and ERP modernization. The companies described an AI-native deals platform intended to execute transactions up to 50% faster and cut one-time costs by as much as 45%, but disclosed no new contract value. The same day, Globant introduced a MuleSoft AI Pod for Salesforce integration. Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) are packaging expertise around software in very different ways.
Palantir's bull case is productized delivery. PwC can bring industry relationships and implementation capacity, while Foundry and AIP remain the recurring platform. Palantir's Q2 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, including 149% growth in U.S. commercial revenue, so the alliance lands on real momentum. Arrowstreet Capital held 20,517,115 shares at June 30 after increasing its stake by 97%.
The valuation is the obvious counterweight. A partnership announcement without disclosed revenue cannot by itself justify a large daily move. Receivables concentration, stock-based compensation, and competition from clouds and consultants deserve attention. Hedge-fund breadth had already weakened: Insider Monkey counted 86 funds holding Palantir at June 30, down from 96 at March 31.
Globant's AI Pod offers a more explicit delivery unit. Configurations support roughly six, 12, or 24 integration flows or APIs per month, and the company cited benchmarks including up to 80% automation and 15% to 25% faster time to value. That makes capacity tangible. Twenty-three hedge funds held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in Q2, down from 25 in Q1. Pzena Investment Management reported 3,859,718 shares after adding 31%.
Globant's problem is that reusable pods can still be labor businesses. The service remains on a waitlist, the benchmark outcomes are not guaranteed customer results, and AI may pressure billing rates even as it improves productivity.
#palantir #globant #shares #june
Palantir's bull case is productized delivery. PwC can bring industry relationships and implementation capacity, while Foundry and AIP remain the recurring platform. Palantir's Q2 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, including 149% growth in U.S. commercial revenue, so the alliance lands on real momentum. Arrowstreet Capital held 20,517,115 shares at June 30 after increasing its stake by 97%.
The valuation is the obvious counterweight. A partnership announcement without disclosed revenue cannot by itself justify a large daily move. Receivables concentration, stock-based compensation, and competition from clouds and consultants deserve attention. Hedge-fund breadth had already weakened: Insider Monkey counted 86 funds holding Palantir at June 30, down from 96 at March 31.
Globant's AI Pod offers a more explicit delivery unit. Configurations support roughly six, 12, or 24 integration flows or APIs per month, and the company cited benchmarks including up to 80% automation and 15% to 25% faster time to value. That makes capacity tangible. Twenty-three hedge funds held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in Q2, down from 25 in Q1. Pzena Investment Management reported 3,859,718 shares after adding 31%.
Globant's problem is that reusable pods can still be labor businesses. The service remains on a waitlist, the benchmark outcomes are not guaranteed customer results, and AI may pressure billing rates even as it improves productivity.
#palantir #globant #shares #june
2 months ago
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Ford's Garage, the prime burgers and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company, announced it has been recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"This recognition belongs to the entire Ford's Garage team," said Billy Downs, President of Ford's Garage. "Everyone has played a role in driving the growth that earned us a spot on the Inc. 5000. We're proud of what we've built together and energized by the opportunity to continue growing the brand while maintaining the distinctive experience and identity that have made Ford's Garage successful."
This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
#Growth #daily
Ford's Garage, the prime burgers and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company, announced it has been recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"This recognition belongs to the entire Ford's Garage team," said Billy Downs, President of Ford's Garage. "Everyone has played a role in driving the growth that earned us a spot on the Inc. 5000. We're proud of what we've built together and energized by the opportunity to continue growing the brand while maintaining the distinctive experience and identity that have made Ford's Garage successful."
This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
#Growth #daily
2 months ago
Ethena is taking USDe directly to consumers with Ethena Pay, a self-custodial money app offering savings rewards, global transfers, and card spending.
Ethena Pay Goes Live: Ethena launched Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank built on Avalanche. The app lets users hold USDe, earn rewards, spend through Visa, and send fiat or crypto globally. The beta starts with 400 users across 49 countries, with the U.S., EU, U.K., and Canada coming later.
Tiered Rewards: Standard users earn 5% on up to $5K with 4% cashback, while Pro and VIP offer 6% yields with higher balance limits and up to 5% cashback. Cashback is paid in AVAX.
New ENA Utility: Users can unlock Pro by locking $2K of ENA or referring 10 users, while VIP requires $10K of ENA or 50 referrals, tying ENA directly into Ethena Pay's rewards system.
Ethena's Busy Week: The launch follows several ENA-focused changes, including investor lockup restructuring, a proposed ENA buyback mechanism, and plans to expand USDe's basis trade into equity perps. Ethena Pay now adds a consumer distribution layer for USDe while creating another use for ENA.
#cashback #custodial
Ethena Pay Goes Live: Ethena launched Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank built on Avalanche. The app lets users hold USDe, earn rewards, spend through Visa, and send fiat or crypto globally. The beta starts with 400 users across 49 countries, with the U.S., EU, U.K., and Canada coming later.
Tiered Rewards: Standard users earn 5% on up to $5K with 4% cashback, while Pro and VIP offer 6% yields with higher balance limits and up to 5% cashback. Cashback is paid in AVAX.
New ENA Utility: Users can unlock Pro by locking $2K of ENA or referring 10 users, while VIP requires $10K of ENA or 50 referrals, tying ENA directly into Ethena Pay's rewards system.
Ethena's Busy Week: The launch follows several ENA-focused changes, including investor lockup restructuring, a proposed ENA buyback mechanism, and plans to expand USDe's basis trade into equity perps. Ethena Pay now adds a consumer distribution layer for USDe while creating another use for ENA.
#cashback #custodial
2 months ago
A Sheffield boxing trainer is to be inducted into the British Boxing Hall of Fame.
Glyn Rhodes MBE began his career in the ring aged 19 under the tutelage of legendary coach Brendan Ingle and now runs Sheffield Boxing Centre, which has produced numerous champions.
Rhodes will be honoured at a ceremony next year which celebrates figures in the boxing world who have made a lasting contribution to the sport.
The 66-year-old described the news as both "tremendous" and "surreal", adding: "This is voted for by people in boxing, your peers in the game. That makes it special."
Rhodes trained alongside the likes of Herol "Bomber" Graham and "Prince" Naseem Hamed in what he said was a "golden era" for the world famous Ingle Gym in Wincobank.
#boxing #ingle
Glyn Rhodes MBE began his career in the ring aged 19 under the tutelage of legendary coach Brendan Ingle and now runs Sheffield Boxing Centre, which has produced numerous champions.
Rhodes will be honoured at a ceremony next year which celebrates figures in the boxing world who have made a lasting contribution to the sport.
The 66-year-old described the news as both "tremendous" and "surreal", adding: "This is voted for by people in boxing, your peers in the game. That makes it special."
Rhodes trained alongside the likes of Herol "Bomber" Graham and "Prince" Naseem Hamed in what he said was a "golden era" for the world famous Ingle Gym in Wincobank.
#boxing #ingle
2 months ago
Fasset, a stablecoin-powered neobank, has achieved unicorn status following its latest funding round led by ******* an's SBI Group.
The platform raised $68m in Series C to hit $1bn valuation.
The funding follows Fasset's $51m Series B announced in May. The company said Speedinvest joined the cap table in that round alongside strategic investors.
Overall, Fasset has raised $119m this year.
SBI Holdings chairman, president and CEO, and representative director Yoshitaka Kitao said: "Fasset's vision of a world in which money moves across borders as easily as information does point in the same direction as the on-chain economic zone that the SBI Group seeks to realise through digital finance.
#group #series #raised
The platform raised $68m in Series C to hit $1bn valuation.
The funding follows Fasset's $51m Series B announced in May. The company said Speedinvest joined the cap table in that round alongside strategic investors.
Overall, Fasset has raised $119m this year.
SBI Holdings chairman, president and CEO, and representative director Yoshitaka Kitao said: "Fasset's vision of a world in which money moves across borders as easily as information does point in the same direction as the on-chain economic zone that the SBI Group seeks to realise through digital finance.
#group #series #raised
2 months ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed reliever Huáscar Brazobán on the 15-day injured list Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jonathan Cannon from Triple-A Charlotte.
Chicago also put outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement/family medical emergency list before its game against the Texas Rangers. Infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida was recalled from Charlotte.
Brazobán, 36, has a left lat strain. The right-hander pitched one inning during Monday's 11-2 loss to Texas, allowing one run and one hit.
Brazobán was acquired in a trade with the New York Mets on Aug. 3. He has a 6.30 ERA in 10 appearances with Chicago.
The 26-year-old Cannon is 5-6 with a 5.18 ERA in 17 starts and five relief appearances for Charlotte this season. He has appeared in one game with Chicago, walking three and allowing a run while failing to get an out April 12 at Kansas City.
#brazob #charlotte #recalled #hander
Chicago also put outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement/family medical emergency list before its game against the Texas Rangers. Infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida was recalled from Charlotte.
Brazobán, 36, has a left lat strain. The right-hander pitched one inning during Monday's 11-2 loss to Texas, allowing one run and one hit.
Brazobán was acquired in a trade with the New York Mets on Aug. 3. He has a 6.30 ERA in 10 appearances with Chicago.
The 26-year-old Cannon is 5-6 with a 5.18 ERA in 17 starts and five relief appearances for Charlotte this season. He has appeared in one game with Chicago, walking three and allowing a run while failing to get an out April 12 at Kansas City.
#brazob #charlotte #recalled #hander
2 months ago
A blowout loss is a tough way to start a series at home in a playoff race, but the South Siders hope to flush Monday's game and come out strong behind Anthony Kay today. After defeating the Sox yesterday, the Rangers now hold a half-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West, while Chicago's lead in the AL Central has shrunk to just 2 1/2 games over the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians have rebounded from their rough stretch, winning seven of their last 10 and riding a five-game winning streak after defeating the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. The Angels, of course, had opportunities to come back but naturally didn't.
The South Siders are 5-5 in their last 10, and the offense has been struggling as a whole lately, basically living and dying by the long ball as we've seen in the last several games. In August, the White Sox are hitting just .208 with runners in scoring position as a team — the second-worst average in baseball over that stretch — while also racking up the most strikeouts (70). It also probably doesn't help that both Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami are building Strikeout City from the ground up, with Colson leading MLB in Ks over the last two weeks (24 in 51 ABs) and Mune's 21 ranking third in baseball. Woof.
With both the rotation and bullpen continuing to struggle, the pitching staff took another hit when the White Sox announced that Huascar Brazobán is headed to the IL with a left lat strain. Righthander Jonathan Cannon is being called up from Triple-A Charlotte to help fill the hole. Jonathan Cannon is most certainly not the answer, but at this point, the front office seems ready to try anything.
The only other roster update for today is that our sweet (mostly) clutch Andrew Benintendi has been placed on the bereavement list, and Rikuu Nishida will rejoin the team in his absence. We send our thoughts to Andrew and his family during this time.
Regardless of what the masses may think, lefthander Anthony Kay has been solid for the Good Guys and is probably the second-best starter they currently have behind Sean Burke. Kay will make his 25th start of the season and has a 3.96 ERA and a 1.327 WHIP over 127 1/3 innings. He seems to keep improving, and in August alone, Kay has allowed just seven earned runs over 23 2/3 innings (four starts), good for a cool 2.66 ERA and a 2-1 record. If you ask me, his great outing against the Atlanta Braves last week went unrewarded because the offense was nowhere to be found.
#Angels #colson
The South Siders are 5-5 in their last 10, and the offense has been struggling as a whole lately, basically living and dying by the long ball as we've seen in the last several games. In August, the White Sox are hitting just .208 with runners in scoring position as a team — the second-worst average in baseball over that stretch — while also racking up the most strikeouts (70). It also probably doesn't help that both Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami are building Strikeout City from the ground up, with Colson leading MLB in Ks over the last two weeks (24 in 51 ABs) and Mune's 21 ranking third in baseball. Woof.
With both the rotation and bullpen continuing to struggle, the pitching staff took another hit when the White Sox announced that Huascar Brazobán is headed to the IL with a left lat strain. Righthander Jonathan Cannon is being called up from Triple-A Charlotte to help fill the hole. Jonathan Cannon is most certainly not the answer, but at this point, the front office seems ready to try anything.
The only other roster update for today is that our sweet (mostly) clutch Andrew Benintendi has been placed on the bereavement list, and Rikuu Nishida will rejoin the team in his absence. We send our thoughts to Andrew and his family during this time.
Regardless of what the masses may think, lefthander Anthony Kay has been solid for the Good Guys and is probably the second-best starter they currently have behind Sean Burke. Kay will make his 25th start of the season and has a 3.96 ERA and a 1.327 WHIP over 127 1/3 innings. He seems to keep improving, and in August alone, Kay has allowed just seven earned runs over 23 2/3 innings (four starts), good for a cool 2.66 ERA and a 2-1 record. If you ask me, his great outing against the Atlanta Braves last week went unrewarded because the offense was nowhere to be found.
#Angels #colson
2 months ago
The White Sox week started by getting walked off on back-to-back nights, there was a midweek goose egg to lose a makeup game to Atlanta, and then the pitching gave up 10 runs to a Mets team that is well worse than .500. Oh, and not to mention, it's the middle of a 16-game stretch, so Chicago's pitching staff was extremely taxed.
So much so that when Will Venable was asked this week what the plan was for the North Side portion of the Crosstown Classic, he told reporters there wasn't one. I am no idiot. I know this was likely a half-truth. There had to be concepts of a plan. That plan was "The Opener."
Following a loss that was lead off by and ended by Pete Crow-Armstrong home runs, Bryan Hudson was tapped to start Tuesday's duel against the Cubs. He gave up a pair of homers in his opening inning before he turned it over to Erick Fedde for 4 2/3 innings of scoreless work. In the end, Huascar Brazobán and his one-third of an inning would be enough to lose Fedde the bid for the win and allow Alex Bregman to walk things off in the ninth.
Sean Newcomb opened the last game at Wrigley. He earned one more inning than Hudson did the day prior, keeping the game scoreless before turning things over to the bulk reliever. The strategy worked well for the White Sox, with José Urquidy going six innings and striking out eight Cubbies en route to a 3-0 victory to avoid a sweep. Sometimes veterans still have some of that young stud left in them. It's nice when they allow it to peak out in-between the past-their-prime outings.
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#white #fedde #week
So much so that when Will Venable was asked this week what the plan was for the North Side portion of the Crosstown Classic, he told reporters there wasn't one. I am no idiot. I know this was likely a half-truth. There had to be concepts of a plan. That plan was "The Opener."
Following a loss that was lead off by and ended by Pete Crow-Armstrong home runs, Bryan Hudson was tapped to start Tuesday's duel against the Cubs. He gave up a pair of homers in his opening inning before he turned it over to Erick Fedde for 4 2/3 innings of scoreless work. In the end, Huascar Brazobán and his one-third of an inning would be enough to lose Fedde the bid for the win and allow Alex Bregman to walk things off in the ninth.
Sean Newcomb opened the last game at Wrigley. He earned one more inning than Hudson did the day prior, keeping the game scoreless before turning things over to the bulk reliever. The strategy worked well for the White Sox, with José Urquidy going six innings and striking out eight Cubbies en route to a 3-0 victory to avoid a sweep. Sometimes veterans still have some of that young stud left in them. It's nice when they allow it to peak out in-between the past-their-prime outings.
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#white #fedde #week
2 months ago
The White Sox are looking to rebound on the North Side after a heartbreaking, walk-off loss to the Cubs in extra innings Monday. With a chance to even the series tonight, they are turning to a (fairly) exhausted bullpen to handle Tuesday's game, with lefthander Bryan Hudson getting the ball first for the seventh time this season.
Hudson has been excellent as an opener when called upon, holding a 1.29 ERA across seven frames while allowing just one run on three hits and five strikeouts — with a solo homer serving as the only major blemish in those outings. Hudson has amassed a 3.14 ERA in 51 2/3 innings, alongside a 1.277 WHIP, and has given up just two home runs all season in 54 games. He tends to thrive more in low- to medium-leverage situations and has the lowest ERA (0.34) with the bases empty (26 2/3 innings), making the lefty the perfect candidate for an opener.
Without any corresponding roster moves from the Good Guys, it seems that the White Sox will roll with either Erick Fedde or José Urquidy as the long reliever options, likely hoping to get deep enough in the game — with a lead, ideally — to turn to Sean Newcomb, Huascar Brazobán, and Grant Taylor, maybe even in that order.
Since the Cubs will have a righty on the mound with Kevin Gausman making the start, the lineup looks much more solid from the South Siders tonight, especially with Colson Montgomery returning to the batting order, hitting sixth and playing shortstop. With the right-handed matchup, Sam Antonacci will slot back into leadoff, followed by Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and our clutch king, Andrew Benintendi. Tonight would be the perfect night for the Mune and Miguel combo to blast off with a pair of homers, but I'll take anyone stepping up to be the hero if it means we don't have to witness the Sox lose the way they did yesterday.
Chicago White Sox Lineup
#innings #Cubs #game
Hudson has been excellent as an opener when called upon, holding a 1.29 ERA across seven frames while allowing just one run on three hits and five strikeouts — with a solo homer serving as the only major blemish in those outings. Hudson has amassed a 3.14 ERA in 51 2/3 innings, alongside a 1.277 WHIP, and has given up just two home runs all season in 54 games. He tends to thrive more in low- to medium-leverage situations and has the lowest ERA (0.34) with the bases empty (26 2/3 innings), making the lefty the perfect candidate for an opener.
Without any corresponding roster moves from the Good Guys, it seems that the White Sox will roll with either Erick Fedde or José Urquidy as the long reliever options, likely hoping to get deep enough in the game — with a lead, ideally — to turn to Sean Newcomb, Huascar Brazobán, and Grant Taylor, maybe even in that order.
Since the Cubs will have a righty on the mound with Kevin Gausman making the start, the lineup looks much more solid from the South Siders tonight, especially with Colson Montgomery returning to the batting order, hitting sixth and playing shortstop. With the right-handed matchup, Sam Antonacci will slot back into leadoff, followed by Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, and our clutch king, Andrew Benintendi. Tonight would be the perfect night for the Mune and Miguel combo to blast off with a pair of homers, but I'll take anyone stepping up to be the hero if it means we don't have to witness the Sox lose the way they did yesterday.
Chicago White Sox Lineup
#innings #Cubs #game
2 months ago
Ohio high school football teams kick off the 2026 regular season this week.
For Greater Akron, the action begins Thursday, Aug. 20, when Garfield travels to Norton and Archbishop Hoban plays at West Orange (Fla.) in nonconference games. For the rest of the area teams, the season opens Friday, Aug. 21, with a loaded slate of games.
We'll have full coverage of Week 1 throughout the week.
Here's a look at this week's games (all kick off at 7 p.m. unless noted):
Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season
#season #games #ohio #kick
For Greater Akron, the action begins Thursday, Aug. 20, when Garfield travels to Norton and Archbishop Hoban plays at West Orange (Fla.) in nonconference games. For the rest of the area teams, the season opens Friday, Aug. 21, with a loaded slate of games.
We'll have full coverage of Week 1 throughout the week.
Here's a look at this week's games (all kick off at 7 p.m. unless noted):
Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season
#season #games #ohio #kick
2 months ago
Newtonmore's 55-year-old goalkeeper Kenny Ross saved three time in a penalty shoot-out as the holders came from 2-0 down at Oban Camananchd to reach the Camanachd Cup final.
The holders trailed to Connor Howe's first-half double at Taynuilt and looked spent. But Steven MacDonald pulled one back from the spot and Matthew Sloss equalised with three minutes left.
Camanachd went down to 11 men late in the second half when Garry McKerracher was dismissed, but Newtonmore lost Declan Brannan to a second yellow early in extra time to level things.
And with no further scoring, Ross made three spectacular saves in the shoot-out before Brodie MacBean converted to set up a final with local rivals Kingussie on 19 September in Oban.
Those two lead the way in the Premiership, too, with Kingussie cutting Newtonmore's advantage at the top to four points after coming from behind for a 4-1 victory at Fort William.
#three #ross #oban #time
The holders trailed to Connor Howe's first-half double at Taynuilt and looked spent. But Steven MacDonald pulled one back from the spot and Matthew Sloss equalised with three minutes left.
Camanachd went down to 11 men late in the second half when Garry McKerracher was dismissed, but Newtonmore lost Declan Brannan to a second yellow early in extra time to level things.
And with no further scoring, Ross made three spectacular saves in the shoot-out before Brodie MacBean converted to set up a final with local rivals Kingussie on 19 September in Oban.
Those two lead the way in the Premiership, too, with Kingussie cutting Newtonmore's advantage at the top to four points after coming from behind for a 4-1 victory at Fort William.
#three #ross #oban #time
2 months ago
The US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) is currently caught in a tug-of-war between oil prices and the Federal Reserve, Rabobank senior FX strategist Jane Foley pointed out in a note to clients on Thursday.
It began when the dollar's old relationship with oil started breaking down.
Historically, crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) and the greenback have moved in opposite directions. Oil is priced in dollars, so a stronger currency weighs on the commodity because it costs buyers more to purchase it.
That relationship began to shift in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine and the US cemented its position as a major energy exporter, Foley stated. That shift became more significant as the war in Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher oil prices once represented an almost unambiguously negative shock for the US economy. But the war in Iran — which has triggered the largest energy supply crisis in history — has presented an opportunity for major US oil producers to ramp up production and take advantage of higher prices, bolstering the country's energy exports.
#higher #began #relationship
It began when the dollar's old relationship with oil started breaking down.
Historically, crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) and the greenback have moved in opposite directions. Oil is priced in dollars, so a stronger currency weighs on the commodity because it costs buyers more to purchase it.
That relationship began to shift in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine and the US cemented its position as a major energy exporter, Foley stated. That shift became more significant as the war in Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher oil prices once represented an almost unambiguously negative shock for the US economy. But the war in Iran — which has triggered the largest energy supply crisis in history — has presented an opportunity for major US oil producers to ramp up production and take advantage of higher prices, bolstering the country's energy exports.
#higher #began #relationship
3 months ago
Duan Jansen, twin brother of South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen, has earned his maiden senior call-up and could make his international debut during South Africa's upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia.
The 15-member squad, led by experienced spinner Bjorn Fortuin, will play a T20I tri-series involving Namibia and Zimbabwe before taking on Namibia in a historic three-match ODI series.
The T20I tri-series will be played in Windhoek from August 28 to September 6, followed by three ODIs against Namibia from September 9 to 13. The ODI series will be the first bilateral 50-over contest between the two neighbouring countries.
Duan's selection comes after an impressive 2025/26 domestic season. He was named Division 1 One Day Cup Player of the Year and played a key role in helping the ****** ans win the ****** le, scoring an unbeaten 61 in the final against the Lions.
Eathan Bosch is the other uncapped T20I player, while Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann and Nqobani Mokoena have received their first ODI call-ups.
"We've selected one squad for both series as we feel we have all departments well covered and it provides a great opportunity for players to build on their international caps. We saw glimpses of what Connor and Nqobani can offer during the T20I series against New Zealand earlier this year. It was unfortunate that Jordan picked up an injury in the opening match of that series, so we're looking forward to seeing him get another opportunity at this level."
Coach Shukri Conrad said using the same squad for both formats would give the players greater continuity and valuable international exposure. Nationally contracted players Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka will provide additional experience.
"This tour has also opened the door for players who have performed domestically. Duan is one of those players. He is a quality all-rounder who has also shown great character for the ****** ans. Bjorn is an experienced player and proven leader who has successfully captained the Lions, and we have every confidence in his ability to lead this group. It is always exciting to play against our neighbouring countries, and the first-ever ODI series between South Africa and Namibia adds further significance, especially as we build towards next year's World Cup," he added.
South Africa are scheduled to leave Johannesburg for Windhoek on August 25.
#series #namibia #players #first
The 15-member squad, led by experienced spinner Bjorn Fortuin, will play a T20I tri-series involving Namibia and Zimbabwe before taking on Namibia in a historic three-match ODI series.
The T20I tri-series will be played in Windhoek from August 28 to September 6, followed by three ODIs against Namibia from September 9 to 13. The ODI series will be the first bilateral 50-over contest between the two neighbouring countries.
Duan's selection comes after an impressive 2025/26 domestic season. He was named Division 1 One Day Cup Player of the Year and played a key role in helping the ****** ans win the ****** le, scoring an unbeaten 61 in the final against the Lions.
Eathan Bosch is the other uncapped T20I player, while Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann and Nqobani Mokoena have received their first ODI call-ups.
"We've selected one squad for both series as we feel we have all departments well covered and it provides a great opportunity for players to build on their international caps. We saw glimpses of what Connor and Nqobani can offer during the T20I series against New Zealand earlier this year. It was unfortunate that Jordan picked up an injury in the opening match of that series, so we're looking forward to seeing him get another opportunity at this level."
Coach Shukri Conrad said using the same squad for both formats would give the players greater continuity and valuable international exposure. Nationally contracted players Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka will provide additional experience.
"This tour has also opened the door for players who have performed domestically. Duan is one of those players. He is a quality all-rounder who has also shown great character for the ****** ans. Bjorn is an experienced player and proven leader who has successfully captained the Lions, and we have every confidence in his ability to lead this group. It is always exciting to play against our neighbouring countries, and the first-ever ODI series between South Africa and Namibia adds further significance, especially as we build towards next year's World Cup," he added.
South Africa are scheduled to leave Johannesburg for Windhoek on August 25.
#series #namibia #players #first
3 months ago
Women's MetroBank One Day Cup, League Two, Bromsgrove
Glamorgan 358-7 (50 overs): Freeborn 128, Parfitt 58, Sturge 50
Worcestershire Rapids 163 (32.5 overs): Bishop 33; Reid 4-35, Porter 3-28
Glamorgan won by 195 runs
Scorecard; table
#league #bromsgrove #parfitt #worcestershire
Glamorgan 358-7 (50 overs): Freeborn 128, Parfitt 58, Sturge 50
Worcestershire Rapids 163 (32.5 overs): Bishop 33; Reid 4-35, Porter 3-28
Glamorgan won by 195 runs
Scorecard; table
#league #bromsgrove #parfitt #worcestershire
3 months ago
Irish Premiership
Glentoran 2 - 0 Limavady United FT
Second-half goals from Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban made sure Glentoran kicked off the new Irish Premiership season with a win, but they were made to work all the way by new boys Limavady United.
It took until after the hour-mark for Glentoran to find the breakthrough with substitute Jordan Stewart nodding home only moments after coming off the bench.
Just two minutes later, last season's top scorer Pat Hoban made the points safe when he headed home Jack Malone's cross.
#limavady
Glentoran 2 - 0 Limavady United FT
Second-half goals from Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban made sure Glentoran kicked off the new Irish Premiership season with a win, but they were made to work all the way by new boys Limavady United.
It took until after the hour-mark for Glentoran to find the breakthrough with substitute Jordan Stewart nodding home only moments after coming off the bench.
Just two minutes later, last season's top scorer Pat Hoban made the points safe when he headed home Jack Malone's cross.
#limavady
3 months ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Chicago White Sox targeted bullpen, outfield and catching depth in three separate deadline trades on Monday.
In the search for help behind the plate, the Sox acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Duncan Davitt.
They also added outfielder Brenton Doyle, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, from the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Mason Adams and infielder Carlos Vielma.
And they picked up reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets for minor-league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.
"Couldn't be more excited with what we were able to accomplish," Sox general manager Chris Getz said during a videoconference call about the trades made Saturday and Monday. "Feel really good with what we were able to accomplish. And I feel like we're well-positioned for the remainder of the year, and we'll see what happens."
#Monday #minor
In the search for help behind the plate, the Sox acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Duncan Davitt.
They also added outfielder Brenton Doyle, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, from the Colorado Rockies for minor-league pitcher Mason Adams and infielder Carlos Vielma.
And they picked up reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets for minor-league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.
"Couldn't be more excited with what we were able to accomplish," Sox general manager Chris Getz said during a videoconference call about the trades made Saturday and Monday. "Feel really good with what we were able to accomplish. And I feel like we're well-positioned for the remainder of the year, and we'll see what happens."
#Monday #minor
3 months ago
What did Mets get in Luke Weaver trade? Full details on major deal with Pirates originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Mets are selling this summer and have already dealt Brooks Raley, Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter, and Huascar Brazoban. But more players are departing ahead of the deadline.
According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the Mets are trading Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's a significant move, as the Mets are parting with a valuable reliever who is under club control through the 2027 season.
But it's important to note what the Mets are getting back for Weaver. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets are receiving just one prospect in exchange for Weaver: shortstop Sammy Stafura.
"For Luke Weaver, the Mets are getting back IF Sammy Stafura from the Pirates," Sherman reported.
#LUKE #stafura
The New York Mets are selling this summer and have already dealt Brooks Raley, Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter, and Huascar Brazoban. But more players are departing ahead of the deadline.
According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the Mets are trading Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's a significant move, as the Mets are parting with a valuable reliever who is under club control through the 2027 season.
But it's important to note what the Mets are getting back for Weaver. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets are receiving just one prospect in exchange for Weaver: shortstop Sammy Stafura.
"For Luke Weaver, the Mets are getting back IF Sammy Stafura from the Pirates," Sherman reported.
#LUKE #stafura
3 months ago
In the wee hours of the morning, the Mets reportedly completed a trade sending right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán to the Chicago White Sox for a pair of minor league pitchers, Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.
Brazobán's path to the majors was not a traditional one, as he was drafted in 2011 and toiled in the minor leagues for nine years, with a four year detour to the International League, before finally making the bigs in 2023 as a member of the Miami Marlins. As part of their trade deadline in 2024, the Mets sent Wilfredo Lara to the Fish for Brazobán's services. Although 2024 was not a great season for Brazobán, 2025 and 2026 have both been highly effective. 2026 has been easily his best year in professional baseball thus far, putting up a 162 ERA+, a 2.56 ERA, and a 2.13 K/BB ratio.
The knock on Brazobán, and the likely reason the Mets moved a reliever with three years of team control, is his age. Brazobán is entering his age 37 season in 2027, and with reliever volatility and the general aging curve of baseball, each subsequent season from now on seemed to be more of a roll of a the dice than usual.
The return includes Gabe Davis, Chicago's fifth round draft pick in 2025, currently ranked as the White Sox 18th best prospect via MLB Pipeline and 20th per Baseball America. Davis is a tall (6'9") drink of water who couldn't harness his raw stuff at Oklahoma State. Davis dominated High-A ball in eight starts, but struggled since his Double-A call up. Here is what our friends at South Side Sox had to say about Davis:
…The right-hander's stuff is extremely interesting. His fastball sits 94–97 mph and touches 100, thrown from a massive frame that naturally creates steep plane. The velocity doesn't always overpower hitters the way the number on the scoreboard suggests, but the pitch still flashes plenty of life. Davis' best weapon is a tight, upper-80s power slider. A pitch that can reach 92 mph and serves as a legitimate wipeout offering when he's synced up. He can morph it into a harder cutter and mixes in an occasional mid-80s changeup with promising fade, though the change remains his least reliable pitch.
#brazob #METS #pitch #white
Brazobán's path to the majors was not a traditional one, as he was drafted in 2011 and toiled in the minor leagues for nine years, with a four year detour to the International League, before finally making the bigs in 2023 as a member of the Miami Marlins. As part of their trade deadline in 2024, the Mets sent Wilfredo Lara to the Fish for Brazobán's services. Although 2024 was not a great season for Brazobán, 2025 and 2026 have both been highly effective. 2026 has been easily his best year in professional baseball thus far, putting up a 162 ERA+, a 2.56 ERA, and a 2.13 K/BB ratio.
The knock on Brazobán, and the likely reason the Mets moved a reliever with three years of team control, is his age. Brazobán is entering his age 37 season in 2027, and with reliever volatility and the general aging curve of baseball, each subsequent season from now on seemed to be more of a roll of a the dice than usual.
The return includes Gabe Davis, Chicago's fifth round draft pick in 2025, currently ranked as the White Sox 18th best prospect via MLB Pipeline and 20th per Baseball America. Davis is a tall (6'9") drink of water who couldn't harness his raw stuff at Oklahoma State. Davis dominated High-A ball in eight starts, but struggled since his Double-A call up. Here is what our friends at South Side Sox had to say about Davis:
…The right-hander's stuff is extremely interesting. His fastball sits 94–97 mph and touches 100, thrown from a massive frame that naturally creates steep plane. The velocity doesn't always overpower hitters the way the number on the scoreboard suggests, but the pitch still flashes plenty of life. Davis' best weapon is a tight, upper-80s power slider. A pitch that can reach 92 mph and serves as a legitimate wipeout offering when he's synced up. He can morph it into a harder cutter and mixes in an occasional mid-80s changeup with promising fade, though the change remains his least reliable pitch.
#brazob #METS #pitch #white
3 months ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS MORNING (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) with UFC Belgrade, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens inside Beogradska Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. This is the promotion's first-ever trip to the Balkans. Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez serves as our main event today.
Medic — from nearby Novi Sad, Serbia — gets his first UFC main event slot here. He's earned it with blistering finishes over Geoff Neal (see that here), Muslim Salikhov (that one here) and Gilbert Urbina (re-live that here). The combined time of those fights is less than four minutes. Rodriguez, meanwhile, is coming off a grueling win over Kevin Holland; however, he's been held out for sometime because of legal issues (which saw him stuck in a Mexican jail for eight months).
The co-main event is Jan Blachowicz vs. Navajo Stirling. Blachowicz was scheduled to face Bogdan Guskov, before Guskov was needed in Abi Dhabi last weekend. Stirling comes in on short notice, just a month removed from his win over Ion Cutelaba.
The rest of the main card is a "Balkans vs. The World" theme with Aleksandar Rakic vs. Marcin Tybura, Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin, Vlasto Cepo vs. Gilbert Urbina and Milos Janicic vs. Noah Gugnon.
The "Prelims" are headlined by Ludovit Klein vs. Tofiq Musayev. Mateusz Rebecki (a walking "Fight of the Night") also makes an appearance. He's facing Kyle Prepolec. Other notable fights on the undercard include Oban Elliott vs. Michael Oliveira and Bogdan Grad vs. Dennis Buzukja.
#gilbert
Medic — from nearby Novi Sad, Serbia — gets his first UFC main event slot here. He's earned it with blistering finishes over Geoff Neal (see that here), Muslim Salikhov (that one here) and Gilbert Urbina (re-live that here). The combined time of those fights is less than four minutes. Rodriguez, meanwhile, is coming off a grueling win over Kevin Holland; however, he's been held out for sometime because of legal issues (which saw him stuck in a Mexican jail for eight months).
The co-main event is Jan Blachowicz vs. Navajo Stirling. Blachowicz was scheduled to face Bogdan Guskov, before Guskov was needed in Abi Dhabi last weekend. Stirling comes in on short notice, just a month removed from his win over Ion Cutelaba.
The rest of the main card is a "Balkans vs. The World" theme with Aleksandar Rakic vs. Marcin Tybura, Dusko Todorovic vs. Robert Valentin, Vlasto Cepo vs. Gilbert Urbina and Milos Janicic vs. Noah Gugnon.
The "Prelims" are headlined by Ludovit Klein vs. Tofiq Musayev. Mateusz Rebecki (a walking "Fight of the Night") also makes an appearance. He's facing Kyle Prepolec. Other notable fights on the undercard include Oban Elliott vs. Michael Oliveira and Bogdan Grad vs. Dennis Buzukja.
#gilbert
3 months ago
Michael Oliveira had perhaps the most anticipated of the nine debuts at UFC Fight Night 283, and he delivered against Oban Elliott.
Oliveira (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) found his range early in the welterweight bout with Elliott (12-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC) on Saturday at Belgrade Arena in Serbia. He scored a quick knockdown courtesy of the jab, then shortly after got another knockdown with an overhand left, leading to swarm of ground strikes for the knockout at the 1:49 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the impressive first octagon appearance from Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 283 (via X):
Following his debut performance, an elated Oliveira said this is just the beginning of his planned takeover of the 170-pound division – even teasing a quick turnaround for UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
I wanted to show Dana I belong here and how comfortable I am here, and I think today showed that I'm a true fighter," Oliveira said through an interpreter in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. "They had offered me (Chidi Njokuani), and I think I want to take that fight."
#elliott #here
Oliveira (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) found his range early in the welterweight bout with Elliott (12-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC) on Saturday at Belgrade Arena in Serbia. He scored a quick knockdown courtesy of the jab, then shortly after got another knockdown with an overhand left, leading to swarm of ground strikes for the knockout at the 1:49 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the impressive first octagon appearance from Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 283 (via X):
Following his debut performance, an elated Oliveira said this is just the beginning of his planned takeover of the 170-pound division – even teasing a quick turnaround for UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
I wanted to show Dana I belong here and how comfortable I am here, and I think today showed that I'm a true fighter," Oliveira said through an interpreter in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. "They had offered me (Chidi Njokuani), and I think I want to take that fight."
#elliott #here
3 months ago
WS Amati Global Innovation Fund, managed by a UK-based equity management firm from AMAti Global Investors, released its second quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. Financial market performance in the second quarter was dominated by geopolitical conflict and enthusiasm for AI. Significant investments across all elements of AI resulted in exceptional growth for related companies, ranging from chip producers to companies constructing data centres. The fund outperformed the MSCI ACWI benchmark due to its diversified exposure beyond headline AI firms, with semiconductor and equipment suppliers being major contributors. At the same time, software and IT services faced investor skepticism due to fears of automation despite long-term potential. The firm is confident in the innovation frontiers to capture long-term growth opportunities in automation, semiconductors, and advanced technologies. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, WS Amati Global Innovation Fund highlighted Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB). Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB), a technology services company that provides digital transformation, AI, and software development solutions, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On July 24, 2026, Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) closed at $31.30 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.35 billion. Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) posted a one-month return of 9.72%, while its shares lost 64.62% over the past 52 weeks.
WS Amati Global Innovation Fund stated the following regarding Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Although both companies weighed on performance, the largest single detractor was Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB), the US listed IT services and digital engineering business. It too was a casualty of the excessive extrapolation we believe investors are currently making and we have been gently adding on weakness to all three names."
Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 25 hedge fund portfolios held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 33 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#fund #amati #global
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, WS Amati Global Innovation Fund highlighted Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB). Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB), a technology services company that provides digital transformation, AI, and software development solutions, detracted from the Fund's performance during the quarter. On July 24, 2026, Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) closed at $31.30 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.35 billion. Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) posted a one-month return of 9.72%, while its shares lost 64.62% over the past 52 weeks.
WS Amati Global Innovation Fund stated the following regarding Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Although both companies weighed on performance, the largest single detractor was Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB), the US listed IT services and digital engineering business. It too was a casualty of the excessive extrapolation we believe investors are currently making and we have been gently adding on weakness to all three names."
Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 25 hedge fund portfolios held Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 33 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#fund #amati #global
4 months ago
The Mets struggled again today against the Red Sox, ultimately being shut out for the ninth time this season and losing 4-0. The offense could not get anything going, even as the pitching and defense made a good effort to strand most Red Sox runners.
Freddy Peralta looked good initially, throwing his fastball for the majority of the first inning and striking out the batters in order. In the second inning, he struggled more, and the results were not as impressive. Caleb Durbin threaded one between Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty for a single. In the next at bat, Peralta challenged ball 4, but the call was confirmed, resulting in a walk for Masataka Yoshida. A sacrifice bunt from Andruw Monasterio moved the runners to second and third with one out. Peralta walked Carlos Narváez to load the bases with two outs; however, he worked out of it by striking out Tsung-Che Cheng. Unfortunately, by the end of the second inning, his pitch count was already 43.
After a quiet first inning, the Mets offense walked a batter in each of the second and third innings, but could not capitalize or create any momentum. Carson Benge walked in the second inning and stole second base one pitch later, but the three batters went down in order after him to end the inning. Brett Baty walked in the third inning, but after Zack Short struck out, A.J. Ewing grounded into a force out behind him, and Juan Soto popped out to end the third inning.
Peralta walked Durbin to lead off the fourth inning, and Durbin slid into second when Yoshida flied out to Soto. After an injury delay due to a ricochet off the face masks of both Francisco Alvarez and the home plate umpire, Brock Ballou, Monasterio smacked a two-run home run into left field. At the bottom of the fourth with two outs, Jorge Polanco fouled a ball off the inside of his knee, resulting in another injury delay, but he got back up and dropped a line drive into center field, just out of reach of Ceddanne Rafaela, for a single. Unfortunately, this prompted the Red Sox to change pitchers to Greg Weissert, who struck out Wagaman to end the fourth: Red Sox 2, Mets 0.
Peralta started with a walk to Cheng in the fifth. However, Seigler grounded into a force out when Short robbed him by laying out to block the base hit. Ultimately, this move saved a run for Peralta when the next two hitters gave him trouble. Rafaela popped one over Wagaman’s head that rolled slowly down the baseline for a double, moving Seigler to third. Peralta walked Abreu to load the bases and bring his pitch count to 91, prompting a pitching change. Huascar Brazobán replaced a clearly unhappy Peralta for the last two outs of the fifth. Durbin was called out on strikes thanks to a well-placed challenge from Alvarez that overturned ball three to strike three. Yoshida grounded out to first for the third out, leaving the bases loaded and ending the scoring threat.
Freddy Peralta looked good initially, throwing his fastball for the majority of the first inning and striking out the batters in order. In the second inning, he struggled more, and the results were not as impressive. Caleb Durbin threaded one between Francisco Lindor and Brett Baty for a single. In the next at bat, Peralta challenged ball 4, but the call was confirmed, resulting in a walk for Masataka Yoshida. A sacrifice bunt from Andruw Monasterio moved the runners to second and third with one out. Peralta walked Carlos Narváez to load the bases with two outs; however, he worked out of it by striking out Tsung-Che Cheng. Unfortunately, by the end of the second inning, his pitch count was already 43.
After a quiet first inning, the Mets offense walked a batter in each of the second and third innings, but could not capitalize or create any momentum. Carson Benge walked in the second inning and stole second base one pitch later, but the three batters went down in order after him to end the inning. Brett Baty walked in the third inning, but after Zack Short struck out, A.J. Ewing grounded into a force out behind him, and Juan Soto popped out to end the third inning.
Peralta walked Durbin to lead off the fourth inning, and Durbin slid into second when Yoshida flied out to Soto. After an injury delay due to a ricochet off the face masks of both Francisco Alvarez and the home plate umpire, Brock Ballou, Monasterio smacked a two-run home run into left field. At the bottom of the fourth with two outs, Jorge Polanco fouled a ball off the inside of his knee, resulting in another injury delay, but he got back up and dropped a line drive into center field, just out of reach of Ceddanne Rafaela, for a single. Unfortunately, this prompted the Red Sox to change pitchers to Greg Weissert, who struck out Wagaman to end the fourth: Red Sox 2, Mets 0.
Peralta started with a walk to Cheng in the fifth. However, Seigler grounded into a force out when Short robbed him by laying out to block the base hit. Ultimately, this move saved a run for Peralta when the next two hitters gave him trouble. Rafaela popped one over Wagaman’s head that rolled slowly down the baseline for a double, moving Seigler to third. Peralta walked Abreu to load the bases and bring his pitch count to 91, prompting a pitching change. Huascar Brazobán replaced a clearly unhappy Peralta for the last two outs of the fifth. Durbin was called out on strikes thanks to a well-placed challenge from Alvarez that overturned ball three to strike three. Yoshida grounded out to first for the third out, leaving the bases loaded and ending the scoring threat.
4 months ago
Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) is one of the best up and coming tech stocks to buy now. On June 24, Kaspi.kz announced that it had received regulatory approval from Türkiye's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency to acquire the fully licensed Rabobank A.Ş. The transaction is expected to finalize in July 2026, pending the satisfaction of standard closing conditions.
This acquisition marks a strategic expansion into the Turkish market, allowing Kaspi.kz to leverage its expertise in payments, marketplace services, and fintech. CEO Mikheil Lomtadze noted that the move is a key milestone for the company's development within Türkiye's rapidly growing digital economy.
Following the completion of the deal, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) plans to introduce its digital solutions to support local consumers and merchants. The company emphasized that this is an early stage in its efforts to participate in the future of commerce within the country.
Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) provides payments, marketplace, and fintech solutions for consumers and merchants.
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This acquisition marks a strategic expansion into the Turkish market, allowing Kaspi.kz to leverage its expertise in payments, marketplace services, and fintech. CEO Mikheil Lomtadze noted that the move is a key milestone for the company's development within Türkiye's rapidly growing digital economy.
Following the completion of the deal, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) plans to introduce its digital solutions to support local consumers and merchants. The company emphasized that this is an early stage in its efforts to participate in the future of commerce within the country.
Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) provides payments, marketplace, and fintech solutions for consumers and merchants.
While we acknowledge the potential of KSPI as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
4 months ago
Browns legend Josh Cribbs' son is set to be QB throwing to Giants' Mario Manningham's son originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Archbishop Hoban is an Ohio high school football powerhouse located in Akron.
This fall, and in the next couple years, they could have a fascinating QB-WR combination that brings back legendary last names from the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.
In the running to be Hoban's QB: Izzy Cribbs, the son of Browns legendary return man Josh Cribbs.
And conceptually out wide running routes for him? Mario Manningham Jr., the son of the Giants' Super Bowl hero by that same name.
Archbishop Hoban is an Ohio high school football powerhouse located in Akron.
This fall, and in the next couple years, they could have a fascinating QB-WR combination that brings back legendary last names from the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants.
In the running to be Hoban's QB: Izzy Cribbs, the son of Browns legendary return man Josh Cribbs.
And conceptually out wide running routes for him? Mario Manningham Jr., the son of the Giants' Super Bowl hero by that same name.
4 months ago
Mariners linked to 'one big trade' for two Mets veterans that would be a terrible idea originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Seattle Mariners are trying to win the AL West and make a push for the World Series in 2026. This team has great potential, but they could use a bit more help at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
While there are some needs on the team, two stick out as the ones the Mariners should address this summer: a high-leverage reliever and a right-handed hitter.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic identified those two as the Mariners' biggest needs, but also linked them to a trade idea with the New York Mets involving veterans Jorge Polanco and Huascar Brazoban that would be a terrible idea for Seattle this summer.
"Best fit: Jorge Polanco, DH/1B, and Huascar Brazoban, RHP, New York Mets," Bowden writes. "Securing a reunion with Polanco, who is currently on rehab ******* ignment with the Mets, and acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban in one big trade would be a strong move for Seattle."
The Seattle Mariners are trying to win the AL West and make a push for the World Series in 2026. This team has great potential, but they could use a bit more help at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
While there are some needs on the team, two stick out as the ones the Mariners should address this summer: a high-leverage reliever and a right-handed hitter.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic identified those two as the Mariners' biggest needs, but also linked them to a trade idea with the New York Mets involving veterans Jorge Polanco and Huascar Brazoban that would be a terrible idea for Seattle this summer.
"Best fit: Jorge Polanco, DH/1B, and Huascar Brazoban, RHP, New York Mets," Bowden writes. "Securing a reunion with Polanco, who is currently on rehab ******* ignment with the Mets, and acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban in one big trade would be a strong move for Seattle."
4 months ago
With a 37-53 record that has them just a half-game ahead of the worst record in the National League, the Mets are set to be sellers at the deadline. And Will Sammon of the Athletic and Chelsea Janes of SNY have provided some insight into the organization’s thinking as the August 3 trade deadline approaches.
Sammon writes that teams will be interested in trading for one of the Mets’ catchers, but he sees a move of either Francisco Alvarez or Luis Torrens as unlikely. He also brings up the question of whether or not the team will trade Luke Weaver, who is under team control through the end of the 2027 season on a $12.5 million salary. And he mentions that the team is expected to trade Brooks Raley and A.J Minter, while noting that it seems very unlikely that Bo Bichette will be dealt given his underwhelming season, massive salary, and no-trade clause.
Janes mentions some of the same names in writing that players on expiring contracts will be available, adding Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone Taylor to the aforementioned pair of left-handed relievers. She says that the Mets will prioritize getting the best players in return—regardless of how close they are to the big leagues or what position they play. She floats the idea of other relievers like Huascar Brazobán and Devin Williams having appeal on the trade market, and she writes that the Mets aren’t in a rush to start making trades, as front offices are heavily focused on the upcoming amateur draft.
Sammon writes that teams will be interested in trading for one of the Mets’ catchers, but he sees a move of either Francisco Alvarez or Luis Torrens as unlikely. He also brings up the question of whether or not the team will trade Luke Weaver, who is under team control through the end of the 2027 season on a $12.5 million salary. And he mentions that the team is expected to trade Brooks Raley and A.J Minter, while noting that it seems very unlikely that Bo Bichette will be dealt given his underwhelming season, massive salary, and no-trade clause.
Janes mentions some of the same names in writing that players on expiring contracts will be available, adding Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone Taylor to the aforementioned pair of left-handed relievers. She says that the Mets will prioritize getting the best players in return—regardless of how close they are to the big leagues or what position they play. She floats the idea of other relievers like Huascar Brazobán and Devin Williams having appeal on the trade market, and she writes that the Mets aren’t in a rush to start making trades, as front offices are heavily focused on the upcoming amateur draft.
