OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. He was 56.
The Ravens announced Brigance's death on Monday.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He was a vibrant person who became one of the first Ravens heroes with his passionate play, including the first tackle in the 2000 Super Bowl."
Brigance was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2007. Not long after that, he and his wife, Chanda, formed the Brigance Brigade Foundation, an organization whose mission is to "equip, encourage and empower" those afflicted with ALS.
Despite using a wheelchair and a communication device that translated his messages, Brigance served as senior adviser for player engagement with the Ravens, a job he started in 2004. In addition to ***** isting players in each phase of their career, Brigance proved a source of motivation within the organization.

#Ravens #bowl #first #owings

There was plenty to be positive about for Hearts fans after their 6-2 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
New signings got a chance to stake a claim and plenty delivered, with Ugandan winger Rogers Mato and French midfielder Tom Renaud impressing.
But one of the best showings came from a player who was already at the club last season. Well, for half of it anyway.
After returning from a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur, where he made no first-team appearances after joining in January, James Wilson looks to have a future at Hearts.
But where does the 19-year-old striker fit in Wouter Vrancken's plans?

#plenty

The Chicago Bears kicked off the preseason with a 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, which saw some impressive performances from players looking to earn a spot on the roster.
After trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, the Bears scored 34 unanswered points en route to a dominating victory that featured impressive showings in all three phases of action. With most of the starters resting, the stage was set for under-the-radar players to showcase their talents and make it difficult on general manager Ryan Poles when it comes to making roster decisions.
Following Saturday's preseason opener, here are the roster bubble players who made a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Defensive end Jamree Kromah had a monster day on defense, where he showcased his impressive power off the edge and pressuring the quarterback against the Browns. Kromah had two of Chicago's three sacks on the day, and he could have had more, while adding six tackles, including three tackles for loss and two quarterback hits. One of those sacks was a strip sack of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson on fourth-and-2. Kromah was consistently generating pressure and getting in the backfield.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis had been a standout in training camp, and it translated to the field in Chicago's preseason opener. Davis showcased his playmaking ability and led the Bears with four receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in first-half action with quarterback Tyson Bagent. Davis continues to make a strong statement for a roster spot in a loaded receivers room.

#roster #kromah #quarterback

The start of the 2026 high school football season is nearly here, and several FSU Seminoles commits had impressive showings over the weekend in their final preseason action.
Three-star athlete commit Chayse Brown is being recruited as someone who could play on either side of the ball for the Seminoles, and he showcased his ability as a wide receiver on Friday for Lennard High School in their exhibition against Osceola.
In the first clip he posted on social media, Brown was able to beat the cornerback and make a tough catch for about a 30-yard gain with the safety closing in. He did not have to do nearly as much in the second clip, with the defense leaving him wide open in the end zone for a short touchdown catch as Lennard won 68-0.
Brown is a member of FSU's 2028 recruiting class and committed to them back in June, shortly after they offered him a scholarship following a great showing at a camp they hosted in Tallahassee. They are recruiting him as a wide receiver and a defensive back.
He is ranked as the No. 611 overall player and No. 51 athlete in the 247Sports composite. The Ruskin product is also the No. 79 player from Florida.

#brown #wide #lennard #receiver

Today in Boston Celtics history, James Young was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1995. He played collegiate basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats, earning Second Team All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman Team honors in 2014. Not long after, the Boston Celtics selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
The Flint native struggled on both ends of the court at the next level, spending much of his time with Boston's developmental affiliate in the D League (as the G League was known in that era). This was of course the Maine Red Claws (now Celtics), where he spent a considerable part of his rookie season. He played a total of three seasons for the Celtics, but despite some strong showings with the Red Claws, couldn't put it together at the NBA level.
Young averaged 2.3 points and a rebound per game while with Boston.
It is also the anniversary of former Tom Gugliotta signing with Boston in 2004. It was the second-to-last stop in a long career in the league, with prior stops with the Washington Bullets (now, Wizards), Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz. Gugliotta played just 20 games for the Celtics that season before being dealt with Gary Payton and Michael Stewart with draft **** ets to the Atlanta Hawks for Antoine Walker. The NC State alum scored 1.3 points and 2.2 rebounds per game with the Celtics.
It is also the anniversary of the massive, four-team trade that sent Danny Fortson to the Warriors and Dana Barros to the Dallas Mavericks for Robert Pack, Hot Rod Williams, draft **** ets, and cash. Barros had been with the team for five seasons in a reserve role, while Fortson was a recent arrival, having only played 55 games with the team.

#celtics #league #young #claws

The Baltimore Ravens earned a 24-7 win in their 2026 preseason opener, securing a wire-to-wire victory in Jesse Minter's head coaching debut.
Here is the Baltimore Beatdown staff's reaction to the win:
A very encouraging start to Jesse Minter's debut season. The offense looked smooth and got the young skill guys active early while the defense completely shut down the Eagles offense. Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, and Matthew Hibner showed flashes of their potential roles in Declan Doyle's offense. A few UDFA's made strong impressions, with Joe ***** nano being the standout. Looking forward to seeing more growth in the next two games. — Mark Myers
While you can never glean much from any preseason game, there was a lot to like for the Ravens against the Eagles. Multiple young players impressed, including rookies Vega Ioane, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Mathew Hibner, and Joe ***** nano. The defense was suffocating and nearly pitched a shutout, which makes me even more excited to see what the starting unit can do in Week 1 under Jesse Minter. The only real wart on the night for me was the missed field goal by Tyler Loop. Loop is under extreme pressure in his second season after a missed field goal ended Baltimore's playoff hopes last season, and tonight's blunder will only give more life to criticism. — Dustin *****
The Jesse Minter era got off to a great start as the Ravens secured a comfortable preseason victory, something the franchise has done plenty of times over the years. Tyler Huntley performed well in starting action at quarterback and the Ravens received promising showings from their rookie offensive class. Elijah Sarratt, Matthew Hibner and Jakobi Lane led the team in receiving, while Adam Randall rushed for 46 yards with a touchdown. On defense, cornerback Keyon Martin helped boost his stock further with a starring performance. The defense as a whole was dominant, not allowing a score until late in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach. Here's hoping this sets the stage for more stalwart defensive outings for the 2026 season. — Frank Platko

#defense #sarratt #hibner

The Washington Commanders continue to churn the bottom of the roster ahead of this week's preseason opener. After signing four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver last week, the Commanders signed three veteran offensive linemen for depth. On Monday, Washington added defensive tackle Byron Cowart.
After Tuesday's practice, the Commanders revealed another signing: linebacker Curtis Jacobs.
Jacobs, a 6-foot-1, 243-pound linebacker from Penn State, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, but was waived during final cuts. The New England Patriots claimed Jacobs off waivers, which is where he spent his rookie season, appearing in nine games and recording four tackles.
After being released last March, the Tennessee ******* ans signed Jacobs, but he was again waived during final cuts. He signed with the New York Giants practice squad, was waived, and then re-signed with the ******* ans practice squad. He appeared in three games for Tennessee last fall.
Jacobs is familiar with the area, having graduated from the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland.

#Commanders #waived #washington

Aspire Biopharma Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ASBP) said Monday it completed its $30 million acquisition of Dura Driver Control Systems, expanding the biopharmaceutical company into the automotive and mobility-control market.
The deal, first announced in June, gives Aspire 100% ownership of Dura Driver Control Systems, or DCS, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary. Aspire paid about $30 million in cash.
DCS is a tier-one automotive supplier focused on electronic driver controls and systems supporting vehicle electrification, safety, lightweighting and sustainability. Aspire said the acquisition is expected to add revenue, earnings and cash flow while diversifying its business.
The company also entered into a $22.5 million senior secured revolving credit facility in connection with the transaction. The company said it will use borrowings from the facility, along with cash on hand, to finance the acquisition.
"Closing the DCS acquisition is a cash-flow-positive milestone that structurally enhances Aspire's valuation," CEO and Board Chair Kraig Higginson said.

#aspire #company

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday's practice after suffering a left leg injury.
Wiggins tangled with rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills and fell to the turf. He appeared unable to put weight on the leg as he entered the team facility.
Asked about the potential seriousness of the injury, first-year head coach Jesse Minter said Wiggins was still being evaluated.
"Not a whole lot," Minter responded. "I think there's optimism, but again, we'll look at it, we'll see where it's at. It's one of those plays, really not much between the two guys in the play. So whether it was hitting the ground or whatever it was, we'll see what it looks like."
Wiggins' injury comes two practices after two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers left Friday's session with a thigh bruise. Flowers returned to limited action Tuesday after missing Sunday's practice.

#wide

Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) second-quarter operating earnings, reported Saturday, rose 16% year over year -- to $12.98 billion from $11.16 billion, an increase of about $1.8 billion. And about $1.2 billion of that increase came from one unusual place: the changing dollar value of Berkshire's own debt.
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Berkshire and its finance arm owe billions in euro-, pound-, and yen-denominated senior notes (about 4.85 billion euros, 1.75 billion pounds, and 2,481 billion yen at par).
Accounting rules require the company to restate what those borrowings are worth in dollars every quarter, with the change flowing through earnings. The swings can be large simply because the borrowings are.
In the second quarter of 2025, that revaluation produced an $877 million after-tax loss. This year, the same item produced a $326 million gain. The difference between those two figures, about $1.2 billion, sits inside operating earnings, in an "other" category that jumped to $1.27 billion from $32 million a year ago.

#signal #million

NFL careers rarely follow a straight line. Elijah Moore knows that as well as anyone. The Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver entered the league as a second-round pick of the New York Jets in 2021. It appeared destined for a lengthy run as a productive offensive weapon. Five years later, he's on his fourth team in three seasons and battling for a roster spot in one of the league's most competitive receiver rooms. That reality isn't lost on him. He spoke with the Philadelphia media and put those emotions into words.
"Life is not a linear path, I think, for any person. There's rarely, even [for] some of the top players that get picked, that it goes exactly the way that they wanted."
Timing matters in training camp. With DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon sidelined by hamstring injuries, Moore has received valuable first-team reps that may not have been available otherwise. Rather than simply filling ***** e on the practice field, he's used those opportunities to strengthen his case for a roster spot.
Moore has flashed throughout camp. Multiple sources, including The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg, have described showings of quickness and route-running ability that once made him one of the more intriguing young receivers in football. While he has remained realistic about his own performance, he believes he's taking advantage of the chances he's been given.
"I'm super critical of myself, so I always think there is so much improvement that I could do with my alignment, my ***** ignment, my execution. Am I making the most of my opportunities? Yeah. Is there still opportunities I'm leaving out there? Yeah."

#philadelphia

The wrestling landscape is as strong as it's ever been at the moment with both WWE and AEW having big followings.
As well as the likes of New ****** an Pro Wrestling, TNA and other smaller promotions, wrestling in general is in a strong place, with WWE leading the way as always.
For the WWE, it is the competition of AEW and their ability to pay big money that is the biggest threat right now.
Many have crossed over either to or from WWE to AEW, and much like the late 1990s, there's a feeling of genuine competition between performers.
Nevertheless, it is WWE who remain the behemoth of the wrestling world and according to Dave Meltzer, they are trying to kill off the competition again.

#strong #Japan #landscape #ever

Interested in Matador Resources Company? Here are five stocks we like better.
Strong second-quarter cash generation supported deleveraging: Matador Resources produced $303 million in adjusted free cash flow, used $200 million to reduce acquisition-related borrowings, and expects approximately $900 million in full-year free cash flow.
Production and reserves outlook improved: The company exceeded production guidance, increased reserves 5% to 703 million barrels of oil equivalent, and raised expected year-over-year oil production growth to 4%–7% while reducing planned capital spending by 1%.
Acquisitions and federal leases are central to future growth: The transactions extended inventory life beyond 15 years, could deliver returns above 80%, and may support development beginning in late 2026 or early 2027, although Matador remains focused on debt reduction and has not issued specific 2027 guidance.
Matador's Results Were Better Than Feared, But 2026 Headwinds Still Matter

#million #cash #free #flow

Tennessee practiced for the first time with shoulder pads on during fall training camp on Saturday.
Linebackers coach William Inge met with media following the Vols' third fall camp practice. He discussed the development of the unit from spring practices to now.
"It's a room that is still, as we would say, growing and developing," Inge said. "The one thing that we can see is you can see a definite impact from the things that coach D.O. (Derek Owings) had to do with them in the weight room, where you could see some true transformation of bodies.
"The mental aspects of everything, for those guys, growing and getting in their preparations during summertime. It's definitely great to see, and now you can see some fast, explosive play, and it shouldn't be a drop off when you have the next group coming in on the field."
Tennessee will kick off its season Sept. 5 versus Furman. The season opener is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (SEC Network+).

#room #growing #linebackers

After an off day on Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys were back in action Thursday afternoon, conducting their sixth practice of training camp out in Oxnard, California. With the pads coming on at the start of the week, we've seen the intensity rise over the last few practices.
While the Cowboys' first preseason game is still over a week away, this week of practice seems to be an indication that Dallas is ready to roll as we inch closer to the preseason opener. It's not always easy to separate yourself during training camp, but we've seen a few players do just that early on.
One guy who has been as impressive as any player in Oxnard is free agent acquisition Cobie Durant. The 27-year-old cornerback, who signed a one-year, $4M deal back in March to join the Cowboys, was not viewed as one of their most significant offseason additions. While it was clear Durant was a solid contributor, he was not seen as capable of making the same impact as guys like Rashan Gary and Jalen Thompson.
Granted, we are only a week into training camp, but through six practices in Oxnard, Durant has looked as good as any player on Dallas' defense. The former Los Angeles Ram has put together multiple impressive showings and has many believing he can make a real impact as a starting-caliber corner in the Cowboys' secondary.
There's reason to believe Durant is capable of carrying this level of play into the regular season. While the former fourth-round pick was never the focal point of the Rams' defense, he was an above-average contributor during his time in Los Angeles. In 2025, Durant had the best playmaking season of his four-year NFL career. The 27-year-old finished the season with an extremely impressive six interceptions (regular-season + postseason) to go with a career-high six PBUs and a respectable 79.2 passer rating against.

#dallas #week #year

The 2026 fall high school sports season is quickly approaching and as we continue to roll through the first week of August, cross country runners from around the Beaver Valley begin preparing for the start of the season.
As runners aim for WPIAL and PIAA gold, it is time to select the Beaver County Times' boys and girls high school cross country preseason runners of the year.
Many of these runners qualified for the WPIAL championships, while others claimed WPIAL gold and had strong showings at the PIAA championships.
Fans can cast their vote as many times as they'd like until the poll closes on Thursday, August 13 at noon. The winners of the poll will be announced once all fall preseason polls have closed.
VOTE: Who is the Times' preseason boys high school golfer of the year?

#WPIAL #school #many

ConorMcGregor is heading back to the operating room.

The former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship king announced that he ispreparing to undergo surgery after suffering ACL and meniscusinjuries in his rematch with MaxHolloway at UFC 329.
McGregor damaged his ACL and meniscus with the first kick he threwat UFC 329. After struggling to plant his feet while throwingstrikes and repeatedly falling to the canvas, the referee stoppedthe bout after just 69 seconds."Notorious" is now headed foranother surgery, the fifth surgery of his career.

"Well folks, here we go again! Surgery number 5 of my career comingup!" McGregor wrote on Instagram. "All things considered that is anok number! Let's do it, WE GOT THIS!"

Notably, McGregor suffered the same ACL and meniscus injuries inhis other knee during his first bout with Holloway in 2013, whichhe won by decision. He took nearly a year to return from thatinjury. McGregor's other major in-cage injury was an infamous legbreak in his trilogy bout against DustinPoirier, which was followed by a nearly five-year UFChiatus.

McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC contract and expects tocomplete it next year. The Irishman previously stated that he'seyeing an Octagon return for next summer, with International FightWeek 2027 as his target.

#surgery #year

The Green Bay Packers are back on the practice field for a third straight day and second consecutive while wearing pads.
It's the sixth of 13 open practices available for fans to watch during the team's training camp schedule as the first preseason game gets closer next week.
Following the Wednesday, Aug. 4 practice, the Packers will have two days off before heading across the street inside Lambeau Field for the annual Family Night.
What will happen at practice before then?
Will rookie kicker Trey Smack have a better day after a couple rough showings to begin his camp? Will Jonathan Gannon's defense continue to bring the energy? Who will be a standout performer?

#field

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

We sit 42 days away from the New Orleans Saints 2026 season opener. In 2026, the Saints will start their year on the road when they travel to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 13. Wearing No. 42 for the Saints at the start of training camp is defensive back Mike Reid, a recent pickup.
Signed just before the start of training camp, Reid will attempt to steal a spot in a loaded New Orleans defensive backfield. Our Saints Player of the Day features pick up with a look at his career and background.
Name (age): Mike Reid (24)
Hometown: Owings Mills, Md.
Position: Cornerback

#camp

Team Internet Group PLC (AIM:TIG, OTCQX:TIGXF, FRA:4CN) said it expects to return to year-on-year earnings growth in the second half after its Search division returned to profitability in June, completing its transition away from legacy AdSense for Domains revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA fell 21% year on year to US$19.5 million in the six months to June, though this represented an 8% improvement on the second half of 2025. Net revenue declined 16% to US$61 million, while gross margin widened to 34.1% from 27.6%.
The Comparison division increased adjusted EBITDA by 54% to US$8.4 million, alongside a 28% rise to US$13.7 million from Domains, Identity & Software. Search recorded a US$2.6 million loss across the half, but returned to profit in June following cost reductions, automation and the expansion of Related Search on Content.
Net debt climbed to US$117.5 million from US$87.6 million at December, reflecting tax payments and reduced working-capital financing rather than higher borrowings. Team Internet expects debt to fall significantly during H2.
Its strategic review of the DIS business is progressing with selected parties, with a further update due by the interim results on 7 September and any resulting transaction still targeted for completion during 2026.

#internet #ebitda

The back injury that France's centre-back William Saliba (25) had been carrying since the later stages of the domestic season finally caught up with him as he was forced off during the first half of les Bleus' semi-final defeat to Spain.
Arsenal defender Saliba had been playing through the pain in order to help the Gunners to win their first ****** le since 2004 and, while the injury had been kept largely under wraps, once the domestic season was over it became the main concern for France ahead of Deschamps' squad announcement.
The national team's staff have largely managed Saliba's back problem well, resting him in friendlies and against Norway in the final group match and dispensing him from much of France's training sessions.
Saliba's performances throughout the tournament alongside Dayot Upamecano had been excellent, despite his showing some signs of discomfort on the poor pitch of the MetLife stadium against Sweden in the round of 32. The Premier League defender's ****** ured showings were a big reason why France had conceded only two goals (one of them in the Norway match) leading up to the semi-final.
However, with France 1-0 down following Spain's successful penalty, Saliba kicked the ball away and slowly lowered himself to the ground on the half-hour mark, saying that his back had gone. He was helped off the pitch looking understandably upset and was replaced by Maxence Lacroix. The Crystal Palace defender put in a good performance considering the difficult circumstances of his entry into the match, but could do nothing to prevent les Bleus' defeat.

Alfred Johansson will get his first introduction to the Motherwell support in Friday's friendly against Belgian side Genk, but Thursday marks a week until the first leg of their Conference League second-round qualifier against HB Torshavn.
Excitement is building among the fans of the Fir Park club, yet there is also some concern bubbling away about the readiness of the Lanarkshire side as the start of their European campaign approaches.
Two key players from the team that mesmerised the fanbase throughout last term have departed, with goalkeeper Calum Ward joining Queens Park Rangers and Callum Slattery departing for Sheffield Wednesday.
No direct replacements have been signed for either yet, with forward Willy Vogt and centre-back Martin Moorman the only signings of the window so far.
Meanwhile, speculation will not go away regarding the futures of Elliot Watt and Elijah Just, who returned for pre-season training last week following his excellent showings at the World Cup with New Zealand.

Conor McGregor made his Ultimate Fighting Championship return atop an action-packed UFC 329 card that ended with a whimper. The welterweight main event saw “Notorious” take on Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 fight that never really got started. The finish-filled card also had important fights in the lightweight, bantamweight and flyweight divisions.

Here are the matches to make for the UFC 329 main card winners.
Holloway (28-9) finally got revenge on McGregor (22-7), but it wasn’t how he wanted to after McGregor suffered a knee injury. Regardless, “Blessed” is now 2-1 in his last three fights, with a deflating loss to Charles Oliveira sandwiched between wins over Dustin Poirier and McGregor. I’d like to see Holloway take on Pimblett next, as “The Baddie” submitted Benoit St. Denis with a Peruvian necktie. It was an impressive showing for the British fighter, who proved he deserves to be among the elite at 155 pounds. Both men are among the most entertaining at lightweight and it’d be a stellar action fight after Holloway’s disappointing showings against Oliveira and McGregor.
Bautista battled back from early adversity to take a decision win and get revenge against Cody Sandhagen, who beat him in 2019. The American is now 10-1 in his last 11 bouts inside the Octagon, with the lone defeat coming to Umar Nurmagomedov. While he called for a ******* le shot, that doesn’t seem likely with champion Petr Yan having major rematches against Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley as possible ******* le defenses. Instead, a fight against the underrated Barcelos would make sense. The Brazilian is on a five-fight win streak that includes victories over Ricky Simon, Payton Talbott and Cody Garbrandt. It’s a great stay-busy fight against a tough foe that will allow the log jam at the top of the division to figure itself out.
Royval capped off an impressive back-and-forth war with flyweight prospect Lone'er Kavanagh with a rare-naked choke. That snaps a two-fight winning streak for"Raw Dawg," who fell short to Manel Kape and Joshua Van in recent fights. Royval (18-9) called out Almabayev for his next Octagon appearance in a rare post-fight callout that makes total sense. It's a fresh fight and one that will give Almabayev (24-3) the chance to get the biggest win of his career. The Kazakhstani fighter is currently on a three-fight win streak, with wins over Charles Johnson and Alex Perez being particularly impressive. Whoever emerges victorious will be a solid contender in one of mixed martial arts' best divisions.

California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) is one of the undervalued stocks to buy according to the Wall Street. On June 16, California Resources announced the pricing of a $550 million private offering of 7.250% senior unsecured notes due 2035 at par. The offering is expected to close on June 26, subject to customary closing conditions, with the notes guaranteed by the company's existing and certain future subsidiaries.
The company estimates net proceeds of approximately $541 million from this offering. It intends to use these funds, alongside cash on hand or revolving credit borrowings, to redeem all of its outstanding $550 million in 8.250% senior notes due 2029 at a redemption price of 104.125% plus accrued interest.
The notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-US persons in compliance with applicable securities laws and will not be registered under the Securities Act. While the redemption of the 2029 notes is conditional upon the completion of this new offering, the offering itself is not contingent upon the finalization of that redemption.
California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) operates as an independent energy and carbon management company in the US. It operates in two segments, Oil and Natural Gas, and Carbon Management.
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In providing what has to be considered one of the better examples on Wednesday of a "make hay while the sun shines" strategy, Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) stock enjoyed an impressive rally. The oil products company's shares leaped more than 4% that day, on its announcement that it was reducing its debt load.
Before market open, Calumet announced that two of its wholly owned subsidiaries are redeeming all of the senior notes from an early 2025 issue. They will redeem all notes in the $100 million, 9.75% issue that matures in 2028. They're paying a not-very-burdensome premium for this, as they're redeeming at a price of slightly over 102.4% of the notes' par value.
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This is part of a broader strategy to trim Calumet's indebtedness; the company didn't hesitate to point out that in the second quarter, it also reduced borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
This program of balance sheet improvement should continue, since the company quoted CFO David Lunin as saying that "with operating momentum and a favorable outlook, we are well positioned to continue accelerating deleveraging while investing in the growth opportunities that create long-term shareholder value."

The 1970s and '80s were two defining decades for superstardom – fans were both frenzied and fiercely devoted, building cult followings around their favourite celebrities and turning them into cultural phenomena. From the former sitcom star whose musical career rivalled that of The Beatles and Elvis, to members of the notorious Brat Pack who redefined celebrity culture, countless teen heartthrobs captivated audiences and became global sensations during the era.
We're taking a look at a few of the biggest teen heartthrobs of the two decades, unpacking their hysteria-causing heydays, and taking a look at what they're getting up to today…
Barry Williams starred as crush-worthy eldest son Greg on 'The Brady Bunch'
The Brady Bunch was the definitive family sitcom of the Seventies, and it was the eldest son who stole plenty of teen viewers hearts as dependable Greg Brady.
As well as reprising his Brady Bunch role several times, Barry Williams has worked on 2018 fantasy film Flea and Lifetime comedy Blending Christmas. He has been married three times, wedding now-wife
Tina Mahina in 2017, and is a father to two children.

Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is one of the 10 Most Undervalued NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Right Now. On July 1, Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, announced the completion of its acquisition of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, LLC. The transaction involved the transfer of mineral and royalty interests to Viper in exchange for $337 million in cash and ~3.7 million shares of Viper's Class A common stock, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
The cash portion of the acquisition was financed through a mix of existing cash reserves and new borrowings under the company's credit facility. By integrating these ***** ets, Viper continues to execute its strategy of owning and exploiting oil-weighted properties, with a primary focus on the Permian Basin.
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This acquisition marks a significant expansion of Viper's mineral and royalty holdings in North America. As a corporation formed by Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG), Viper remains dedicated to acquiring and developing high-value energy interests to enhance its portfolio within its targeted oil-weighted basins.
Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is an independent American oil and natural gas company. It focuses on the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of unconventional onshore oil and gas reserves, operating exclusively in the Permian Basin in West Texas.

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Blackstone has moved to exit another of its top-performing portfolio companies, this time iconic American sandwich chain Jersey Mike's Subs.
The New Jersey-based business, known as much for its subs as it is for its ******* ociation with actor and superfan Danny DeVito, filed an S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, paving the way for a debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "JMKE."
The number of shares on offer and the price range have yet to be disclosed.
Proceeds will be used, in part, to pay down a portion of the $760 million of debt the company took on earlier this year to refinance existing borrowings from 2019 and 2021, to make debt repayments and to fund a dividend payout to its sponsor, Blackstone, according to the filing.

Manchester United made Mateus Fernandes their priority target earlier this month after pulling out of the race for Elliot Anderson, who has now become the most expensive British player of all time.
However, even Fernandes is proving to be too expensive for INEOS, who are unwilling to spend more than £80 million to sign a midfielder from a Championship side.
In recent days, Felix Nmecha’s name has climbed up the club’s shortlist, with United’s director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, reportedly in close contact with the player’s camp.
According to BILD, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe on the back of his excellent showings at the World Cup. He has a goal and an ******* ist to his name in three group-stage matches.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid are all closely monitoring the Germany international. Newcastle, in particular, view Nmecha as a potential replacement for Bruno Guimarães, who has attracted an offer from ******* nal.