WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadline passed Tuesday for the Trump administration to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its rejection of the president's birthright citizenship restrictions, with no new filing on the docket.
President Donald Trump vowed to seek a rehearing shortly after the opinion handed him a loss on a signature issue, but by Tuesday the 25-day window had elapsed with no new activity.
A petition would face long odds: The court has not agreed to rehear an argued case in more than 50 years.
The high court's 6-3 decision in June struck down Trump's executive order that would have denied automatic citizenship to children born in the United States whose parents are in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
The Republican president's restrictions on birthright citizenship had been blocked by several lower courts before reaching the justices, and they did not take effect anywhere in the U.S.

#birthright #donald

By Kemol King
GEORGETOWN, July 28 (Reuters) - The captain and two crew members of a passenger ferry in Guyana that ‌capsized were charged with murder on Tuesday, more than a ‌week after the disaster killed 73 people and left 30 others still missing.
The MV Barima, an 87-year-old ship, sank on July 18 while traveling from the capital, Georgetown, to the northwestern village of Port Kaituma.
Captain Kevin Price, 40, and crew members Rondell Dwayne Roberts, 42, and Delon Granderson, ‌33, appeared before a ⁠Georgetown court on murder charges, police said.
They were not required to enter pleas, and Reuters could not immediately ⁠contact the defendants or their representatives for comment.

#july #members #murder #kemol

This Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a competition in which MLS and Liga MX face off in different skill challenges and a soccer match.
Today it was the All-Star Challenge's turn, in which the selected players take part in shooting, saves, passing, crossbar challenge, and relay events.
The winners were
Thomas Müller - Shooting Challenge
Maxime Crépeau - Goalkeeper Challenge

#star #liga

Travis Etienne is ready to ignite the Saints' offense at training camp originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the New Orleans Saints begin training camp, one of the most intriguing storylines will be the arrival of running back Travis Etienne Jr. and the impact he can make in the team's revamped offense.
After signing with the Saints in free agency, Etienne brings explosive playmaking ability and versatility to an offense looking to become more dynamic under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Although veteran Alvin Kamara remains a major part of the Saints' plans, the team's decision to restructure Kamara's contract has opened the door for Etienne to carve out a significant role.
Etienne's ability to contribute as both a runner and a receiver makes him an ideal fit for Moore's offensive system. Throughout his career, he has shown the speed to turn short gains into explosive plays while also serving as a reliable target out of the backfield. Moore is expected to utilize Etienne's quickness by getting him involved on outside runs, screens, swing passes, and mismatches against linebackers in the passing game.
Last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Etienne totaled 13 touchdowns, once again proving he can be a productive weapon near the goal line while also generating big plays in the open field. His combination of acceleration and versatility gives New Orleans another offensive threat that defenses must account for on every snap.

#etienne #travis #sporting #orleans

The EMA GARP Fund, managed by Equity Management ******* ociates, recently released its second-quarter investor letter for 2026. The letter can be downloaded here. The letter emphasizes that capital expenditures in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving growth and earnings, despite extreme valuations in the U.S. market, which resemble a bubble-like situation. It also discusses the impact of passive ETF flows, fiscal deficits, and inflationary policies. For the quarter, the Fund's value decreased by 20.00%, and it is down 21.96% for the first half of the year, even though AI and related growth stocks were prominent during Q2. Additionally, the firm identified precious metals miners as a potentially strong investment, noting that they are significantly undervalued and present substantial asymmetrical opportunities. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, EMA GARP Fund highlighted Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM). Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) is a Canadian precious metal mining company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. On July 24, 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) closed at $5.63 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $986.77 million. Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) posted a one-month return of -10.21%, while its shares gained 69.07% over the past 52 weeks.
EMA GARP Fund stated the following regarding Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The miners are way, way too cheap at present gold and silver prices. And their earnings outlook is robust at higher bullion prices given the substantial operating leverage. Miner industry profitability is as good as it's been at any point in the last 25 years. Two Miner Case Studies are outlined – Aris and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:ASM). Crazy cheap and massive asymmetry.
Avino Silver and Gold is a mid-tier producer of mostly silver with some gold and copper credits. They operate two mines which share one mill in Mexico's Durango Province, a generally safe area free of cartel activity. In calendar 2025, they produced 2.6 million silver equivalent ounces at an average cost (AISC) of $23.75/ounce. With an average silver selling price of $44.70 per ounce during the year their average margin was $20.95/ounce. So, at the mine operating level they had contribution of $54 million. After SG&A, EBITDA for 2025 was $28.5 million. However silver prices today ($60/ounce) are substantially above last year's average price and in Q1 of 2026 they had EBITDA of $20 million. Bloomberg ******* yst's consensus for 2026 EBITDA is $80 million. So, the Company is trading at 12.5x EBITDA…." (Click here to read the full text)

#silver #Gold #fund #letter

Brandes Investment Partners, an ***** et management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Brandes Small Cap Value Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. In Q2 2026, the Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain and the Russell 2000 Value Index's 17.19% rise. However, year-to-date, the fund (Class I Shares) increased by 23.17%, surpassing the 22.57% and 22.99% returns of the indexes, respectively. The second quarter's performance was mainly driven by holdings in the industrial sector, particularly aerospace and defense, as well as energy. Its underperformance was due to holdings and an underweight position in the information technology sector. The Firm remains optimistic about value stocks, citing their attractive valuations and strong free cash flow generation. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Brandes Small Cap Value Fund highlighted its new purchase, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB). The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a leading US-based packaged food company. On July 24, 2026, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) closed at $21.84 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $6.51 billion. The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) posted a one-month return of -5.08%, while its shares lost 32.26% over the past 52 weeks.
Brandes Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a North America-focused, branded packaged food company operating primarily in two segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Meals & Beverages includes Campbell's condensed and ready-to-serve soups, Chunky, Swanson broths, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's and V8. The Snacks segment includes Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder's of Hanover, Lance, Late July, Kettle Brand and Cape Cod. The company holds number one or number two market positions in most of its categories, and its portfolio has evolved well beyond its legacy soup identity through such acquisitions as Snyder's-Lance and Sovos Brands.
While its core categories are mature, they remain relatively defensive, with below-average and broadly stable private-label penetration, strong brand recognition and exposure to at home eating occasions where convenience, value and perceived health remain relevant…" (Click here to read the full text)

#company #investor #letter

TAMPA, Fla. - Quarterback Kenny Minchey of the Kentucky Wildcats speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images)
George Haffner averaged a robust 18.3 yards per completion quarterbacking Joe Kuharich's Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 1960. He also completed less than 30 percent of his passes and 11 of his 108 attempts were picked off. Frank Budka – 14 interceptions in 95 attempts -- and Daryle Lamonica took over in 1961 while Haffner left South Bend only to emerge at McNeese State in 1964.
Several other quarterbacks have moved on from Notre Dame, most recently Kenny Minchey, who will be the centerpiece of a new-look Kentucky offense under first-year coach Will Stein and new offensive coordinator Joe Sloan.
"Going to Notre Dame out of high school, it was just a decision that was best for me and my family and my situation," Minchey said at SEC media days in Tampa. "Then obviously coming to Kentucky, coming to the SEC, I just think it was a great opportunity."
The Tennessee native's resume is sparse (29 pass attempts) having spent the past three seasons behind starters C.J. Carr, Riley Leonard, Sam Hartman and ***** orted others on the depth chart. including Steve Angeli. In Lexington, Minchey, who has two years of eligibility, has the opportunity to show what he can do under a 36-year-old head coach who was the offensive coordinator at Oregon for three seasons working with Dante Moore, Dillon Gabriel and Bo Nix.

#tampa #dame #kenny #Media

Mexico all but booked their ticket to the Quarterfinals of the CONCACAF U20 Championship after defeating Costa Rica by a 2-0 score. Mexico overcame going down to 10 players to get a victory that place them at 6 points, basically guaranteeing them to be at worst one of the two best third placed teams and thus the ticket to the Quarterfinals. Mexico will look to win the group against Guatemala on Thursday while Costa Rica faces off against Antigua and Barbuda earlier that day.
The 1st half started with Mexico coming out with most of the starting 11 from their opener against Antigua and Barbuda. Off a free kick, a cross into the area was almost deflected in by Gabriel Sibaja, as Costa Rica had the first chance of the match. Off a counter, Kionell Estrada got off a right footed shot in the area that went wide. A right footed shot from outside the area from Hugo Camberos went well wide. Both teams traded possession as the match became very even. A bad clearance allowed Matias Cordero to get the ball in the area but his shot was well saved by Mexico's goalkeeper, Juan Liceaga. After a harsh foul, there was a short scuffle between teams that ended with David Carro getting a Yellow card. The match continued to be extremely chippy as Mexico couldn't get going against Costa Rica's physical play. From outside the area, Samir Inda got off a great left footed shot that was deflected off the post. Mexico started to dominate possession as Costa Rica sat back and waited to counter. After a cross into the area was won by Santiago Sandoval, he would get brought down in the area by Adrian Espinoza and a Penalty Kick was given to Mexico. Hugo Camberos stepped up to take the PK and got off a thunderous right footed shot that went past Costa Rica's goalkeeper, Ian O'Rourke to score and give Mexico the 1-o lead. From outside the area, Juan Echivelstre got off a great right footed shot that forced O'Rourke to make a great save. Emmanuel Hernandez answered with a right footed shot from outside the area that Liceaga made a great save on it. The halftime whistle blew and after a slow start to the match, Mexico ended the half being the better team.
The 2nd half started with Mexico subbing out Carlos Hernandez for Yohan Orozco. Strangely three minutes into the half, Mexico subbed out Aldahir Valenzuela (possibly because of an injury) for Diego Reyes. A bad clearance from Liceaga ended up with him clearing the ball and kicking Sibaja in the face which earned him a straight red card. It was a terrible mistake from the goalkeeper that now placed the match in extreme danger with only 10 players. Mexico would sub out Juan Sigala for Cristo Navarrate, which because of the strange substitution of Valenzuela, meant that Mexico only had one window for subs for the rest of the match. Off a counter, Inda would make a great pass to Santiago Sandoval, whose left footed shot would be deflected by Emmanuel Brenes past O'Rourk and into the net to score and give Mexico the surprising 2-0 l

The Vita Vea sweepstakes could be heating up. With reports that the disgruntled Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle requested a trade and would prefer a team based in California, rumors are swirling about a potential San Francisco 49ers connection. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler added more fuel to that fire when he listed the 49ers among five potential trade fits for Vea.
San Francisco's pass-rush numbers make the interest easy to understand, as well as the team's salary cap situation. The 49ers had a league-low 20 sacks in 2025, and Vea has 11.5 sacks over the past two seasons. For his career, Vea has piled up 35 sacks, 34 tackles and seven tackles for loss last season alone, along with 13 quarterback hits, numbers that have made him a two-time Pro Bowler over his eight seasons in Tampa.
One wrinkle worth noting: the 49ers don't run a base 3-4 front like several of Vea's other reported fits, so his usage in Raheem Morris's scheme could look different than in Tampa Bay's system.
The 49ers are sitting on roughly $71 million in cap ****** e, and for the first time in a while, they aren't staring down a looming extension for a homegrown star, giving them room to be aggressive if they wanted to bid.
There's also a geographic pull. Vea grew up in the Stanford, California, area and played at Milpitas High School just miles from Levi's Stadium. Additionally, it would reunite Vea with ex-Buccaneers star Mike Evans. They played eight years together from 2018 to 2025.

#tampa #sacks #numbers #tackles

Charlotte is hosting the Major League Soccer All-Star events this week.
Charlotte FC captain Tim Ream won the All-Star passing challenge at Truist Field on Tuesday night, despite an earlier rain delay impacting the events.
The city is embracing its role as a major destination for sports, drawing thousands of visitors from out of town for the competition.
The presence of major league soccer showcases Charlotte's growing prominence as a host city for significant athletic competitions.
This event adds to the city's history of attracting large-scale sporting spectacles, including a previous NBA All-Star Game.

#Soccer #city

Former Ohio State and current Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward just got paid. He became the highest-paid DB back in 2022 with a five-year extension worth $100.5 million. That was eventually eclipsed, but with the news of Ward signing a two-year extension reportedly worth $62.2 million ($52.3 million guaranteed), he has reclaimed that distinction once again. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
After a distinguished career at Ohio State, where he was a consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2017, Ward was selected by the Browns in the 2018 NFL draft with the No. 4 pick. That draft selection has paid off well for Cleveland. Not only did Ward make the PFWA All-Rookie team and has also been selected to five Pro Bowls.
During his 110-game career, Ward has racked up 361 tackles, 104 pass breakups, 18 interceptions and four touchdowns. He is on the shortlist as the best defensive back in the NFL.
Sources: Browns and five-time Pro-Bowl CB Denzel Ward reached agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid DB in NFL history for the second time in his career. Tory Dandy of Athletes First and the Browns put the… pic.twitter.com/neCq9jShmP
As a reminder, Ohio State not only sends guys to the NFL, but they eventually get paid a ton of money as some of the best players in the League. Case in point to the Ward news: former OSU and current Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently made news by signing a record four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million ($120 million guaranteed).

#million #paid

The Ravens' biggest offseason addition is ready to silence the doubters originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
When the Baltimore Ravens take the field for training camp, one player will draw more attention than almost anyone else: newly acquired edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
After the Ravens missed out on trading for Maxx Crosby when a failed physical sent the star pass rusher back to the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore quickly pivoted and landed one of the NFL's premier defensive playmakers. Now, expectations are high for Hendrickson as he prepares for his first season in purple and black.
The veteran edge defender enters camp looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited him to just seven games. While the shortened season slowed his production, it did little to diminish his reputation as one of football's most relentless pass rushers.
Just one season earlier, Hendrickson reminded the league why he is considered an elite defender. During the 2024 campaign, he led the NFL with 17.5 sacks while generating 65 quarterback pressures, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and changing games with his ability to collapse the pocket.

#sporting #baltimore

Aliyah Boston had to be helped off the floor with an apparent right knee injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Indiana Fever game vs. the Seattle Storm.
Boston was moving to the lane to receive a Caitlin Clark pass when she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot. She appeared to land directly on her right knee and immediately grabbed at it in pain.
Players from both teams quickly surrounded Boston as the team trainer rushed out to check on her. She was helped off the floor and taken directly to the locker room.
Boston had has 11 points, two rebounds, an ***** ist and a steal through 10:38. She will likely be replaced at the 5 by a combination of Monique Billings and Makayla Timpson. Billings is off to a strong start vs. the Storm, scoring 12 points and six rebounds in 15:57.
"AB is just AB," Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said during a halftime interview with ESPN. "She's an All-Star. She's one-of-a-kind. She's gonna be a hall of famer one day. So that's a load for all of us to try and pick up. We're trying to keep the energy, keep the vibes high. We're gonna be OK. I think AB's gonna be OK, too. But we have to focus on this game. We need to get it for her."

#boston #we 're #right #knee

We made it.
After months of roster building and speculation, Eagles football is well and truly on the horizon with the first practice of training camp set for Wednesday morning. And on that horizon, it shouldn't be forgotten just how much is at stake this season; the Eagles have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL and at least some reason for optimism that they can continue the trend of following up a Super-Bowl hungover season with a deep postseason run the next year.
As we eagerly await the start of this season's journey, here are five thoughts on Jalen Carter signing a contract extension and the biggest position battles that will play out over the next handful of weeks.
On training camp eve, the Eagles made Carter the richest defensive tackle in the NFL with a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $152 million with another $8 million in incentives and $106 million in guarantees according to ESPN.
Since Carter had both this upcoming season and the fifth-year option in 2027 left on his rookie deal, his contract is now essentially a six-year contract that will give the Eagles some flexibility in how they handle that new money. My guess is the cap hits will be friendlier than the initial shock value may have suggested as a result, even with Carter surpassing the $100-million guaranteed mark the Tennessee **** ans gave Jeffery Simmons earlier this month.

#Eagles #million #made

Aliyah Boston had to be helped off the floor with an apparent right knee injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Indiana Fever game vs. the Seattle Storm.
Boston was moving to the lane to receive a Caitlin Clark pass when she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot. She appeared to land directly on her right knee and immediately grabbed at it in pain.
Players from both teams quickly surrounded Boston as the team trainer rushed out to check on her. She was helped off the floor and taken directly to the locker room.
Boston had has 11 points, two rebounds, an ***** ist and a steal through 10:38. She will likely be replaced at the 5 by a combination of Monique Billings and Makayla Timpson. Billings is off to a strong start vs. the Storm, scoring 12 points and six rebounds in 15:57.
Boston has been managing a right lower leg injury that's caused her to miss three games this season.

#storm #floor #directly #points

Keke Palmer said that her "chemistry" with Sean Evans is "genuine."
However, she was surprised at how quickly the internet linked her to the Hot Ones star: "I was gagged that everybody was ready to marry me off."
Palmer also said that she told a fan at the airport to "let time pass" before asking about an update on her love life: "It's so parasocial."
Keke Palmer is hearing a lot about her connection with Sean Evans.
The One of Them Days actress said that her "chemistry" with the Hot Ones host is "genuine," but that her fans should take a step back and let her love life unfold organically.

#palmer #love #however

Discrimination remains "deeply embedded" within English football, according to the chief executive of Kick It Out, as reports of abuse surged by 25 per cent last season.
The anti-discrimination charity recorded 1,744 reports in the 2025-26 campaign, a significant rise from 1,398 in the previous year. For the first time, the number of distinct incidents surpassed 1,000, reaching 1,255.
Kick It Out clarified that while one incident can generate multiple reports, the reports-per-incident ratio for the past season stood at 1.39. The increase was widespread across various platforms and levels of the game.
Reports of online discrimination rose by five per cent to 650, while incidents in the professional game and at grassroots level both saw a 41 per cent increase, reaching 636 and 458 reports respectively.
The charity's data revealed alarming increases across all types of abuse. Islamophobia reports soared by 88 per cent, ***** phobia by 46 per cent, and anti-Semitism by 43 per cent. Racism reports were up 19 per cent, ***** ism by 12 per cent, and ableism by 20 per cent.

#cent #incident

A few talking points on the starting lineup. The big news was a first start for Hayden Hackney. The other talking point for the team was the absence of Jarrad Branthwaite. It was reported that this was as part of his planned reintegration into the squad. Tyler Dibling and Mykolenko return and Jake O'Brien started on the bench. David Moyes was starting with his favourite 4-2-3-1 with Beto up top.
A lovely night in Stoke with Everton in their all blue kits. Everton were immediately on the front foot and a nice bit of interplay only broke down when Dewsbury-Hall ****** ed a ball into the box and it was easily handled by the Stoke keeper. Interestingly, it looked like Dibling was playing at right ack with Hackney in front of him.
An early corner was recycled by the Blues and when it fell to George, he laced a shot just narrowly wide of the post. A very good start from the boys in blue. Stoke tried to slow the game down and get on the ball but Everton were pressing high. When George intercepted a pass, his pass was slightly overhit for Dibling.
Everton went off the boil and some lax defending by Tarkowski allowed Gallagher in on Travers but a great leg save denied the home team. It was then Everton's turn to hold onto the ball. It was all a little scrappy. Beto did some fighting for the ball in the middle of the park with no end product. A nice ove down the right side saw Rohl deliver a nice cross but no one was there when the keeper spilled the ball.
The interplay on the left side between KDH and George was really good. However, Travers was the saviour again as Thomas drilled another shot on the goal. Everton were then hanging on as Stoke delivered cross after cross.

#stoke #george

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline coming up Aug. 3, the Milwaukee Brewers are sitting in an obvious playoff spot, have a loaded farm system and would theoretically be players for some of the top names seemingly available on the trade market.
But can we really expect 2026 to look different from other trade deadlines?
Count Mark Feinsand of MLB.com among those who believe the Brewers will indeed be "aggressive" at the deadline, but what does that look like?
ESPN writer Jeff Passan put together "10 blockbuster deals that would rock the trade deadline" and arranged two deals involving a superstar going to Milwaukee. They would certainly count as aggressive.
Passan first proposed a deal that sends Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Brewers for right-hander Logan Henderson, left fielder Josh Adamczewski and infielder Ricki Moneys. The latter two are among the more intriguing prospects in the Brewers organization, and Henderson is just graduating from prospect status into reliable major-league starter.

#henderson

The Pittsburgh Steelers could have a much more versatile look on defense in 2026.
Speaking on Tuesday at the first day of training camp, star linebacker T.J. Watt said fans should expect to see not only himself, but fellow edge rushers Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig lining up at multiple spots across the defensive front rather than staying in traditional roles.
"I know I say it every year, but I truly mean it," Watt said. "We all are going to be moving around."
The comments offer another glimpse into what new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is building. Known for deploying creative fronts and disguising pressure packages throughout his coaching career, Graham appears intent on maximizing the Steelers' trio of premier pass rushers by creating favorable matchups and making it more difficult for opposing offenses to identify where pressure is coming from.
While Watt has primarily rushed from the left side and Highsmith from the right during their time together, both have shown the ability to switch sides when needed. Herbig has also emerged as an explosive rotational pass rusher, earning a larger role after flashing his ability to pressure quarterbacks in limited opportunities.

#pressure #herbig #pass #ability

LEXINGTON — Pat Biondo is moving on after seven months as Kentucky football's general manager.
Biondo, who followed new coach Will Stein from Oregon, resigned his position Tuesday, July 28.
"After much thought, I have made the decision to leave UK," Biondo said in a statement. "This is a personal move and I hope everyone will respect the private nature of such a tough decision. It has been a privilege to work for a great university, wonderful football program and on behalf of such passionate fans. I especially want to thank Coach Stein for the opportunity to work with and learn from him."
Stein tabbed Biondo as the Wildcats' GM on Dec. 16. The first-year coach did not comment on Biondo's departure in the release announcing the move. Instead, UK Athletics offered a general statement not attributed to a specific individual.
"Football General Manager Pat Biondo has informed us of his decision to step down from his role at UK," the department said. "We respect his choice and the personal considerations behind it. We are grateful for his contributions to our program."

#Football #statement #move

Lets's call him INTREPID. My guy in the gym in the Bahamas.
That was the code name for the head of British Intelligence in the Caribbean during WWII.
All observations are obviously his, phoned in to your intrepid chronicler within minutes of the final buzzer of U of L's 101-52 thrashing of "Bahamas."
"The Bahamian team was pretty good."
"I was really impressed with Isaac Ellis. He was a pest on defense. Clogged up the passing lanes. Lots of deflections."

#wwii #bahamian #clogged

Carson Hocevar's unfiltered personality has quickly made him one of NASCAR's rising stars and a fan favorite.
And while his racing tactics may not endear him to other drivers (and those drivers' fans), the 23-year-old's passion for racing is not disputed.
Hocevar is an avid iRacing user who also does his fair share of late-model racing at short tracks around the country when allowed by his busy NASCAR schedule that includes the full-time Cup slate as well as a part-time Truck Series itinerary.
In that context lies Hocevar's thoughts on July 28 on NASCAR's current status as a TV product while watching the 2000 Talladega fall race, notable for being Dale Earnhardt's final Cup Series victory 26 years ago.
"It's insane we as a sport produce the product we give to fans and wonder why fans have lost interest," Hocevar wrote on social media. "This race is beautiful. The sights, the sounds, the cars, the production, the commentators.

#race

Carson Hocevar's unfiltered personality has quickly made him one of NASCAR's rising stars and a fan favorite.
And while his racing tactics may not endear him to other drivers (and those drivers' fans), the 23-year-old's passion for racing is not disputed.
Hocevar is an avid iRacing user who also does his fair share of late-model racing at short tracks around the country when allowed by his busy NASCAR schedule that includes the full-time Cup slate as well as a part-time Truck Series itinerary.
In that context lies Hocevar's thoughts on July 28 on NASCAR's current status as a TV product while watching the 2000 Talladega fall race, notable for being Dale Earnhardt's final Cup Series victory 26 years ago.
"It's insane we as a sport produce the product we give to fans and wonder why fans have lost interest," Hocevar wrote on social media. "This race is beautiful. The sights, the sounds, the cars, the production, the commentators.

#fans #hocevar #time #nascar

Chicago — Conference realignment has thrown a wrench in many of college football's traditional rivalries. At least one Big Ten coach says he feels a new one brewing with Michigan.
Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days, USC head coach Lincoln Riley said that the past two season's games against Michigan have taken on the air of a rivalry. And though the Wolverines aren't on the schedule this season, he's looking forward to building more history with the Big Ten's traditional teams.
"This has got a little bit of juice behind it," Riley said. "Whether it's at the Big House or at the Coliseum, those two programs walk on the field, those two helmets walk on the field, it's like, ***** , you know. This is real. It's pretty cool, and I think everybody kind of feels that."
Michigan's Kalel Mullings ran in a 1-yard, fourth down touchdown with 37 seconds left to beat USC, 27-24, in a ranked clash at Michigan Stadium in 2024. The next year, USC pounded Michigan 31-13 in Los Angeles.
No, this quote-unquote rivalry isn't replacing the Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh for Southern Cal, or surpassing The Game in importance for Michigan. The Trojans will always have beef with Notre Dame and UCLA — no matter what scheduling drama there may be with the Irish. And the Wolverines' rivals of Ohio State and Michigan State carry a certain regional animosity that is as hot as ever these days.

#michigan

Why Tigers are parting ways with catcher Jake Rogers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jake Rogers may not have hit much in recent years, but he was a reliable backup catcher for the Detroit Tigers.
Now, they're moving on from Rogers just days ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Rogers has been designated for ***** ignment, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale:
The DFA means Rogers is removed from the 40-man roster and has to pass through waivers.

#preferred

Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. would like to put the 2025 season in the rearview mirror.
Thomas had 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns after being drafted in the first round in 2024, but his second season halted all talk of him jumping right to the top of the list of NFL wideouts. Thomas caught less than half of the ****** thrown his way and he was credited with 10 drops en route to 48 catches for 707 yards and two touchdowns.
The drop in production led to trade chatter this offseason, but the Jaguars were quick to shut it down and call Thomas a big part of their plans for 2026. That talk and other doubts about his upside still found their way to Thomas and he credits a conversation with his father for putting him in the right mindset to bounce back.
"We heard everything that was going on, all that, but he just told me, 'Come out here and be undeniable,'" Thomas said, via Mark Lane of the ****** ociated Press. "That's just something I live by every day. I want to be undeniable."
Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington stepped up as the team's most reliable wideouts during a 13-4 season, so Jacksonville has a full deck of options in the passing game. They'd still like to see Thomas get back to something close to that undeniable rookie form as they try to defend their division ****** le this fall.

#touchdowns

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have suspended defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following a drunken driving charge for an incident earlier this year.
The Vikings announced the punishment Tuesday as they began training camp. Alexander's suspension began Friday and will be in effect until Aug. 13, two days before their first preseason game at the New York Giants.
"I take full responsibility for the situation I put myself in and apologize for not meeting the mark," Alexander said in a statement released by the Vikings. "I know it's unacceptable. I understand the suspension and am committed to learning from the matter and ensuring I come back a better version of myself."
Alexander, who was also given the ****** le of defensive passing game coordinator, was hired in February to replace Daronte Jones, who became defensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders.
According to Hennepin County court records, Alexander pled guilty July 16 to a gross misdemeanor charge of third degree driving while impaired for refusal to submit to a chemical test. A fourth degree driving while impaired charge was dismissed. He was sentenced to 48 hours of community service, placed on two years of unsupervised probation and fined $603.

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Dramatic video captured the moment Des Moines police confronted an armed road rage suspect after officers said he threatened to shoot the occupants of another vehicle following a minor crash.
Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. Friday after receiving reports that one of the drivers involved in a crash in Des Moines was pointing a handgun at another driver, according to police.
Police identified the suspect as 43-year-old Bradley Ratkovich.
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Investigators said evidence, including witness statements and video recordings, indicates Ratkovich got out of his vehicle after the crash and pointed a Glock 9 mm handgun at the 18-year-old driver of the other vehicle and his 16-year-old female passenger. Police said Ratkovich also threatened to "shoot."

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By Jonathan Saul, Parisa Hafezi, Timour Azhari and Chen Aizhu
LONDON/DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia ‌pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports, six sources with knowledge of the matter have said.
The Houthis declared their blockade ‌on July 20, opening a new front against the U.S. and its allies in the Iran war and expanding attacks on tankers carrying energy and other supplies to markets beyond the Middle East.
Beijing has asked the Houthis directly to promise safe passage for its tankers, according to the sources, who included a senior Iranian official.
China was among the first countries to contact the Houthis directly about transits through Bab el-Mandeb, the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea with Yemen on its eastern bank, said the sources, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

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