The Duke of Sussex's searingly honest memoir, Spare, became the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever when his tell-all tale about the royal family was published in 2023.
His explosive autobiography gave royal watchers a very intimate insight into all his personal goings-on, including introducing his future wife Meghan Markle to the royal family.
Although Meghan's first meeting with the late monarch was "pleasant", Prince Harry confessed his frustration at some of the circumstances.
"There was some bloke standing to the other side of Granny and I thought: Bogey at twelve o'clock," he wrote, referring to a friend of Sarah Ferguson. "Meg looked to me for a clue as to his identity, but I couldn't help – I'd never seen him before.
"[Princess Eugenie] whispered into my ear that he was a friend of her mum's. Ah, OK. I looked at him hard, 'Brilliant. Congratulations on being present for one of the most consequential moments of my life.'"

#friend #meghan #although

Horizon Technology Finance Corp., an affiliate of Monroe Capital, on September 10 said that the RoHo Capital Opportunity Fund LLC, a joint venture formed by Horizon and CR Financial Holdings, Inc., the holding company for Roth Capital Partners, LLC, has provided a $20-million senior credit facility to NeoVolta, Inc., with the ability to increase the facility to $30 million upon mutual agreement. An initial $20 million was funded at closing to support NeoVolta's continued growth.NeoVolta is an energy technology company focused on developing and manufacturing domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS). Together with its joint venture partner LONGi, NeoVolta is developing a 210,600-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia, to produce BESS systems designed to meet U.S. domestic content and supply-chain requirements. The facility is expected to have an initial annual production capacity of up to 2 GWh, with the potential to scale to 8 GWh over time."Providing growth capital to innovative companies operating in attractive, high-growth markets is a core focus of RoHo's investment strategy," said Paul Seitz, chief investment officer of Horizon. "Formed by Horizon and Roth Capital, RoHo pairs Horizon's venture lending and structuring expertise with Roth's deep public markets relationships to deliver flexible growth capital to small- and micro-cap public companies. We are pleased to support NeoVolta's growth plans with a tailored financing solution and look forward to continuing to deploy capital through RoHo in support of innovative public companies pursuing significant market opportunities.""Horizon and Roth Capital bring valuable experience and a collaborative approach as we advance NeoVolta's domestic battery energy storage systems manufacturing platform," said Ardes Johnson, CEO of NeoVolta. "As we ramp our Georgia facility and pursue larger commercial and utility-scale opportunities, this relationship supports our ability to execute on our long-term growth strategy."Horizon Technology Finance Corp. is a specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital and private equity-backed companies and publicly traded companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of Horizon is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located throughout the U.S.Monroe Capital is a premier ****** et management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, opportunistic, structured credit, real estate and equity.CR Financial Holdings, Inc., is a private hol

Both the Steelers and the Falcons have new coaching staffs heading into Week 1. It's safe to say both franchises will be looking to start their new era off on the right foot with a victory. I spoke with Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic to learn a bit about what's new with the Atlanta Falcons.
Kevin Knight: Well, now even Tua Tagovailoa is out of the lineup thanks to an oblique injury suffered during individual drills on Thursday. That means Cooper Rush at the helm (who, in truth, may not be any worse than Tua based on the aforementioned preseason). What you're going to see is a lot of quick game, and as much Bijan Robinson as the team can muster. If Atlanta can run the ball well and get Bijan going, they can score points. So that'll be the plan, with the passing game largely taking a complementary role until Michael Penix Jr. returns.
Kevin Knight: This is a good defense that will have to find ways to manufacture pass rush. Thankfully, Jeff Ulbrich is an evil genius with his blitz packages, and he's got a lot of interesting looks planned. Expect to see a lot of linebacker and slot blitzes to supplement their weaker edge rusher room, along with a lot of emphasis on interior pass rush. Atlanta has a really nice interior duo with Brandon Dorlus (who was leading all interior defensive linemen in the NFC with 8.5 sacks last season before injury) and trade acquisition Gervon Dexter Sr. They're hoping the interior can offset some of their weaknesses outside.
Kevin Knight: I like Kevin Stefanski and think it pretty much takes a miracle worker to extract any amount of success from the Cleveland Browns organization. It does seem like there's a coherent, forward-thinking plan in place for this Falcons team for the first time in years. I don't necessarily expect a lot of success in 2026 based on the moves made to this point and the way the team is structured, but I do expect Atlanta to be one of the most aggressive teams in free agency and the draft in 2027.
Kevin Knight: As I mentioned before, Brandon Dorlus is a borderline-elite interior pass rusher who may also get some run on the edge. Linebacker Divine Deablo was the biggest surprise in last year's free agent class and completely transformed the defense when he was on the field. Second-year safety Xavier Watts was a DROY candidate in 2025 and forms a dynamic duo with veteran Jessie Bates III. Atlanta will be starting two rookies on defense: Avieon Terrell (brother of A.J. Terrell) in the slot, and Kendal Daniels at linebacker. Both impressed in training camp, with Daniels being a particularly pleasant surprise given his Day 3 selection.

#expect

Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball program announced its full slate of non-conference games with the Norse set to host five games at Truist Arena.
Northern Kentucky opens the 2026-27 season in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, taking on UTEP as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. The Norse will stay in the Mount Rushmore State for a matchup with South Dakota on Nov. 4. As previously announced, NKU then heads to College Station, taking on Texas A&M on Nov. 6. It marks the first time the Norse have played Texas A&M since the 2017-18 campaign. Northern Kentucky wraps up its four-game road trip to open the season at Chaifetz Arena, where they'll take on Saint Louis on Nov. 10.
Both Texas A&M and Saint Louis reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season.
Then, the Norse start a four-game homestand leading into Thanksgiving, opening their home schedule on Nov. 14 against Central Michigan. Last season, NKU beat the Chippewas by 24 in Mount Pleasant. Northern Kentucky will then host Georgia Southern on Nov. 23 and Bellarmine on Nov. 25 as part of a a multi-team event with those teams playing each other at Truist Arena Nov. 24. Northern Kentucky's matchup with Georgia Southern will be the first in program history, while this season's matchup vs. Bellarmine marks the 80th all-time, with the Norse leading the series 45-34.
NKU has four out-of-conference games in December, taking on Defiance on Dec. 8, before facing South Carolina State on Dec. 11, both at Truist Arena. The Norse wrap up their non-Horizon League schedule by taking on ETSU in Johnson City on Dec. 15, before traveling up to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to take on Harvard on Dec. 20. It'll mark the first time that the Norse and Crimson have faced off, while the Norse traveled to ETSU last season.

#taking #texas

Prince Harry made his first public appearance since his return to the UK late last month. According to a report, he was spotted at a London production studio. It was said that the Duke of Sussex was working on an undisclosed project. Moreover, photos of him signing the studio's celebrity wall have surfaced online.
For those unversed, Harry moved back to his home country with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. King Charles reportedly confirmed that the Sussexes' royal status won't change, stating they would remain as private citizens.
Prince Harry was reportedly spending time working on a "mystery project" after returning to the UK. According to a PEOPLE report, the "Spare" author visited a London studio, Tower Bridge Studios, last week. A couple of photos from his visit surfaced online, featuring Harry signing th the establishment's celebrity wall.
As per the outlet, the video and podcasting studio had posted the pictures on Instagram, which aren't available now. The post's caption read, "Thank you Prince Harry for choosing Tower Bridge Studios! It was an absolute pleasure to have you in our studios and signing our wall. We look forward to welcoming you [sic] back again."
Furthermore, the report stated that the photos were posted on September 7 from Harry's September 4 visit. He spent almost the entire day working on a "mystery project." "He was very, very pleasant to everyone. And he was very pleased to sign our celebrity wall. It was all very relaxed," a source said.

#harry #photos

After two seasons out of football, Aaron Donald has been pleasantly surprised by how his body has reacted since rejoining the Los Angeles Rams last month.
Whether it means the three-time ****** ociated Press Defensive Player of the Year will be ready to play in the Rams' season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday morning local time is still unclear.
"We going day by day," Donald said. "(We'll) Come up with a game plan and see what's going on. But feeling good. Feeling really good."
Donald did not practice Monday, which he described as a scheduled day off. Such breaks were frequently built into his game week to reduce wear and tear in later years during the 10 seasons of his first stint with the Rams. They are likely to again be a regular feature now that Donald is 35 years old and hasn't played in an NFL game since a NFC wild-card round loss to the Detroit Lions in January 2024.
For Donald, everything is about putting himself in position to be as effective as possible in meaningful action. He is still holding himself to the same standard that led to 111 sacks in 154 regular-season games and eight first-team All-Pro honors.

#donald #Rams

Serie A side Roma picked up a dramatic 2-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday but after the tie, something chaotic ensued between the two clubs off the pitch.
La Dea had led the game for a vast majority of the second half but Roma kept pushing. They got late goals from Matias Soule and Mario Hermoso, turning the tie around in a matter of minutes.
Corriere dello Sport – via CM, report that things took an ugly turn between Giallorossi sporting director Tony D'Amico and Atalanta's CEO Luca Percassi, who worked together for the Bergamo club until last season.
Several witnesses and even Roma themselves, confirm that Percassi insulted D'Amico after the tie. The Giallorossi key figure was chased down by his compatriot in the parking lot of the Stadio Olimpico and the matter had to be calmed down by intervention of security.
Apart from the game, the two don't have a pleasant relationship anymore. Percassi wasn't happy with D'Amico's decision to push for a Roma move, even though he had already appointed Cristiano Guintoli.

#giallorossi #game #serie #atalanta

Dave Franco spent years being mistaken for early villain characters he played, but he wants the public to know that he's not an "asshole."
The Idiots star appeared on the August 27 episode of podcast Happy Sad Confused and told host Josh Horowitz that being cast as unpleasant characters made people think he was just as offensive in real life.
"Because I'm not on social media, I realized like, 'Oh, people can't see the real me as often as other people kind of–however they put themselves out there on social media,'" said the actor. "And so they're really just looking at my work and they're kind of like putting, you know, whatever opinion on me that they want based on the roles I play."
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Franco admitted that he played "a lot of a**hole and douchebags early on," which resulted in public consequences. "And so everyone was like, "Yeah, f**k that guy. He must be like that,'" he said.

#know

Target (NYSE: TGT) has an incredible dividend history, with 50 consecutive annual dividend increases. That makes it a Dividend King, an elite group that not every company can join. Target has a strong business model that is executed well in both good times and bad. The company is currently working its way out of a bad time, but after gaining 66% in 2026, as of this writing, is there still any value left in the shares?
Target is a mass-market retailer, but it tends to focus on offering a higher-quality shopping experience. That generally means nicer stores, a more pleasant shopping environment, and higher prices than those of its main peer, Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT), which has an everyday low-price focus. As elevated inflation levels pressured consumers' budgets, Target was out of step with the market.
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As consumers shifted to lower cost competitors, its revenues and earnings fell. Investors dumped the stock with such vigor that it seemed to suggest a belief that Target would never be able to adjust. At one point, the stock was down nearly 70% from its 2021 high. But a company doesn't join the ranks of Dividend Kings by accident, and the retailer got to work on a turnaround plan. That plan began to bear fruit in 2026, leading to renewed market interest in the stock. In the first quarter, sales rose 6.7%, with same-store sales up 4.4%. The second quarter proved that it wasn't a fluke, with sales up 5.3% and same-store sales rising by 3.8%.
That 66% price advance is a very big move in a very short period of time. In fact, it has pushed the company's price-to-sales and price-to-earnings ratios above their five-year averages. That suggests the big value opportunity here is gone, but you have to keep in mind that the stock was deeply depressed due to weak financial performance. So the five-year averages could be skewed low.

#sales #Dividend #NVIDIA #signal

There were a few eyepopping performances put together by Marion-area football players during Week 2 action Aug. 28.
To recognize the top performers, we are offering the Marion Star Football Player of Week 2 Poll. Fans may vote as often as allowed for their favorite among the nominees. Voting at MarionStar.com and its app will end at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Here are the nominees:
Elgin-Ridgedale in Week 2: Elgin christens its new football field at the expense of a rival
More Week 2 area results: Pleasant, Mount Gilead rebound in Week 2 for football victories

#week #Football #nominees #star

A Wisconsin father has been accused of bad sportsmanship after he allegedly ran onto a football field and deliberately tripped a 9-year-old player.
Video obtained by ABC affiliate WISN 12 News showed an unidentified man appearing to rush the field in Mount Pleasant and put his leg out in front of a child who was running for a touchdown.
Mount Pleasant police told CBS 58 that the man, 41, was "upset with a play" when things escalated during the Saturday, August 22, match between the Racine Eagles and the Milwaukee Colts.
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Officers reportedly stopped him while he was driving from Case High School and said he was "cooperative" and "admitted to the act and acknowledged he was wrong."

#august #racine #milwaukee

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Bayern Munich board member for Max Eberl has been a busy beaver the past few days, but his work is not done (in truth, it never is).
On good note, though, Eberl is having very positive interactions with the camp for star striker Harry Kane. As it stands, things seem to be progressing swimmingly with negotiations over a new contract.
"The contract negotiations, I have to be completely honest, have been incredibly harmonious, with both sides working together extremely well. We have a player who very much wants to stay and a club that very much wants to extend his contract. Of course, there are still details that need to be worked out. We have a very professional, yet pleasant, way of communicating with each other," Eberl told Sky Germany's Kerry Hau.
Kane, whose current contract ends after this season is expected to get at least a two-year extension, maybe three. Surely, that is one of the most important details being debated at the moment between the two side.
This is ridiculous:

#eberl #bayern #munich

The Carolina Panthers got a rude awakening on Wednesday when they shared a joint practice with the Houston Texans, owners of the league's most disruptive defensive line and the NFL's second-stingiest scoring defense in 2025. Reports from the session all indicate that it was a brutal day for quarterback Bryce Young and the rest of Carolina's offense—with rookie right tackle Monroe Freeling, in particular, struggling against the brutal pass rush.
Well, the good news is the Panthers have at least one rookie right tackle who's definitely shining this summer. Through Week 2 of the preseason, the undrafted Albert Reese is the 11th-highest graded rookie by Pro Football Focus. **** yst Gordon McGuinness writes:
Reese has played 140 snaps so far this preseason, all at right tackle, with the Mississippi State undrafted free agent registering a 92.6 PFF run-blocking grade that leads all offensive lineman. He has also been solid in pass protection, giving up just two hurries from 104 pass-blocking snaps.
Reese's performance is a pleasant surprise. However, there are always rookies who thrive during the preseason only to crash and burn once the real games begin in September—if they ever get off the sideline to begin with.
Right now, that's the real problem for Reese. The Panthers invested a first-round draft pick in Freeling, and he's going to be starting at right tackle while Taylor Moton is out. Freeling should expect to continue to have some welcome-to-the-NFL moments, but he's going to stay on the field to develop.

#panthers #brutal

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Organizers of the Cooper River Bridge Run have unveiled the official design for the race's 50th anniversary event, set for spring 2027.
The winning artwork, created by Chuck Jones, was revealed Wednesday during a special event at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant featuring Storm Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler.
Selected after months of submissions, public voting and judging, Jones' design commemorates the milestone anniversary by featuring the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge alongside the two former Cooper River spans, the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge and the Silas N. Pearman Bridge.
Race organizers said the design will be featured on official race merchandise and promotional materials, including T-shirts, posters and billboards leading up to the event.
The 50th annual Cooper River Bridge Run is scheduled for April 3, 2027.

#design #Event #organizers #race

Actress Golda Rosheuvel opened up about a less-than-pleasant fan encounter she faced while on vacation following the global success of "Bridgerton," calling the experience "really weird and scary."
During her Tuesday appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's "Dinner's on Me" podcast, Rosheuvel, reflected on the anxiety and loss of anonymity that came with her "Bridgerton" fame.
"It is helpful that we were together before it all went crazy," Rosheuvel, who plays Queen Charlotte on Netflix's romance drama, said of her wife, Shireen Mula. "Sometimes she still holds on to the old days, which can be a little difficult."
Rosheuvel offered up their newfound travel expenses as an example, noting, "I don't want to sound like a **** , but it's things like having to travel in a different seat than we used to. Do you know what I mean? And flying to Europe for £400 now rather than £50."
As Rosheuvel went on, she explained that this wasn't due to wanting a more luxurious travel experience, but out of a need for privacy.

#went #tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers returned to the practice field on Saturday. According to The Athletic's Matt Barrows, the team brought back undrafted free agent tight end Khalil ******* ins. That's right, the tight end news we were all waiting for.
During Thursday's preseason game, the Niners played five different tight ends: Bradyen Willis (37 snaps), Hayden Rucci (29), Jake Tonges (18), Luke Farrell (13), and Josiaha Deguara (12).
The 49ers may want to see if ******* ins is worth a practice squad stash. There has been no announcement about a corresponding move to open a roster spot for ******* ins.
Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and veteran cornerback Deommodore Lenoir have shoulder injuries. They're considered day-to-day and didn't practice on Saturday.
The three players who sustained injuries during Thursday's game, Renardo Green (hamstring), Austen Pleasants (knee), and Nick Martin (hamstring), were also not practicing.

#game

Our Get German Football News 2026/27 Bundesliga Tactical Previews series continues with a look at VfB Stuttgart. Oh, Stuttgart. You adorable little red-striped menace. There was a time, not particularly long ago, when the author could approach the VfB section of these previews with a reassuringly familiar collection of questions. Who left? Who needs replacing? How much of Sebastian Hoeneß' latest carefully constructed football machine has the transfer market carried away in several large sacks? Last summer, amid approximately 546,789 Nick Woltemade stories and enough aborted transfer sagas to shorten one's life expectancy, the author eventually concluded that Stuttgart possessed a talented upper-table side but were "plainly NOT ***** le contenders". They responded by finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League again. So much for that.
Perhaps one should simply accept what Stuttgart have become. Hoeneß took over a relegation candidate in 2023 and somehow turned the whole operation into one of German football's most reliably entertaining success stories. The Pokal arrived. European football kept arriving. Champions League qualification has now arrived twice. At some point, the cute little comeback story stopped being cute because it kept happening. Unfortunately for everyone else, the club itself remains rather adorable. It helps that Stuttgart possess Deniz Undav, German football's resident clown prince and a man apparently determined to turn every mixed-zone interview into open-mic night. Keep him forever. Always give him a microphone afterward.
In previous summers, Hoeneß' principal task was figuring out how to replace what success had taken away. This time, most of the good stuff is still sitting right there in front of him. The largest tactical problem currently confronting the coach may simply be explaining to several very good professional footballers why eleven remains the maximum number permitted on the pitch. How terribly sad for him.
The author shall now inspect Hoeneß' overflowing toy box and attempt to work out how all the pieces fit.
The pleasant novelty here is that the personnel section does not begin with an autopsy. Stuttgart have retained the spine, secured Undav, and then spent aggressively to make an already strong squad even deeper. That does not mean the summer has been simple. Nübel's departure creates a goalkeeper succession, Pejcinovic and Sauer immediately alter attacking hierarchies, Prömel places pressure on the captain, and late interest in Demirovic and El Khannouss threatens to complicate what otherwise looks like unusually tidy work. Before Hoeneß can begin solving his luxury problems on the pitch, it is worth establishing exactly how many of them the transfer market has created.

#german #author #transfer

A top-three finish in a Formula 1 Sprint is typically a solid platform to build on, but for Lando Norris, stepping out of the car at Zandvoort brought a stark reality check.
Despite securing third place and banking valuable championship points in the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Sprint, Norris bypassed the usual post-session pleasantries to deliver an unvarnished diagnosis of McLaren's current machinery. For all the team's aerodynamic strides, the twisty Dutch circuit has laid bare a critical, ongoing limitation in the car's operating envelope: a glaring deficit in slow-speed corners.
When quizzed after the Sprint about whether tyre balance on the medium compound had hindered his run, Norris was quick to dismiss surface-level excuses.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Norris made it clear that the shortfall was rooted in pure mechanical and aerodynamic fundamentals rather than rubber management.
"Yeah, not a bad result, not the best," Norris admitted. "It would have been nice to be a little bit faster today… I don't think it was the tyres, just real race pace. We're not quick enough, and we have some work to do".

#aerodynamic #despite #grand

The Tigers' woes continue as they dropped their Friday game to the Royals 5-2.
After a, shall we say, unpleasant series against the Pirates, the Tigers had a day to rest and reflect before heading to Kansas City to take on the Royals. Hopefully a break in the city of Hallmark and BBQ would be just what the doctor ordered to get the Tigers back in a winning mindset. To open the weekend series, they had Troy Melton on the mound, and he was up against Noah Cameron for the Royals.
Kevin McGonigle got a two-out single in the first, but the Tigers weren't able to convert the early baserunner. In the home half, Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out, but Melton turned around to induce two outs in the next two at-bats to keep the Royals off the board.
In the second, Spencer Torkelson got a one-out walk. He was then eliminated in a force out off the bat of Ben Malgeri, and a lineout ended the inning. It was another one-out walk in the bottom of the inning, this time for Nick Loftin. With two outs, Isaac Collins singled. But even with two baserunners on, the Royals couldn't convert a run.
The Tigers continued getting runners on, as Hao-Yu Lee got a two-out single, but as with the previous innings, they couldn't manage to get him home. Melton managed to keep the Royals off the bases entirely with a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning.

#melton #series

The San Francisco 49ers emphatically earned their first preseason win with a 41-17 (we can mention the final score this week since the 49ers won) thumping of the Los Angeles Chargers.
It was a thorough beating from the 49ers, who dominated the Chargers in all three facets of the game. A win that will likely keep Jim Harbaugh up late on Thursday night, an attitude that 49ers fans are far too familiar with. But as upset as Harbaugh will be, Kyle Shanahan will be just as excited, as there wasn't much to complain about – outside of that little left guard issue, which Austen Pleasants is apparently very involved in.
But let's focus on the positives. Three of them to be exact. Here are the three stars from Thursday's preseason win:
3rd Star – CB Jack Jones
Garret Wallow was in consideration for the honor, but Jones's performance stood out just a smidge more.

#three #chargers

A woman is going viral for saying she is considering leaving NYC after having an unpleasant experience while walking around the city. Originally posted by Izzy Graff (isabellegraff) on Instagram, the post features her gagging while showing her followers that her foot made direct contact with human feces while she was walking on the pavement.
To make matters worse, Graff said she had been wearing flip-flops that day. She can be heard retching in the video and telling viewers the experience left her feeling sick. She repeatedly said she felt like crying and wanted to be sick. The experience left her feeling so miserable that she said she would have to move out of NYC.
"Oh, I'm gonna throw up. Oh, I'm gonna throw up. Oh, I'm sick," Graff says in the clip. "I just, I'm like literally almost gonna cry. I just stepped, I'm wearing flip-flops, in human ***** . I really… I'm moving. Oh, this was it."
Graff's profile bio on the platform states that she is based in NYC. In many of her videos, she can be seen exploring new places in the city on foot.
The video has since been reposted and rapidly circulated across social media platforms. Her meltdown sparked a mixed reaction among viewers. While some sympathized with her for the unfortunate experience, others blamed her for wearing flip-flops.

#graff

The San Francisco 49ers couldn't quite get out of SoFi Stadium without any injuries.
Keeping players healthy is the top priority in the preseason and head coach Kyle Shanahan had a trio of injury updates immediately following his team's 41-17 romp over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday.
Cornerback Renardo Green left the game early with a hamstring issue. Shanahan said the team doesn't know the extent of the damage just yet.
"We'll have to get some imaging on that tomorrow to see if he pulled it," Shanahan said.
The other key injury came to reserve offensive lineman Austen Pleasants who went down with a knee injury in the third quarter. Shanahan told reporters it isn't an ACL tear, but they'll find out exactly what the injury is after imaging Friday.

#imaging #francisco #keeping #kyle

The San Francisco 49ers offensive line depth took a hit Thursday night when offensive lineman Austen Pleasants went down with an apparent knee injury midway through the third quarter.
Pleasants was pushed backward while engaged in a block and then reached for his right knee. He was holding his right knee while on the ground being attended to by trainers.
The veteran offensive lineman quickly entered the medical tent on the sidelines and was almost immediately ruled out. Being immediately ruled out instead of getting listed as questionable isn't a good sign for the nature of the injury. We should get more information from head coach Kyle Shanahan after the game, but the team may also wait to get imaging on Pleasants before making any decisions on him.
Pleasants on Thursday entered the mix for left guard. Rookie carver Willis started the game, but it was Pleasants who got the first opportunities when Willis went to the sideline. Willis was first in line after Pleasants went out.
More 49ers: Struggling 49ers WR may have earned a roster spot with this highlight play

#pleasants #went #thursday #lineman

The Brooklyn Nets have had plenty of great players wear the Nets uniform over the history of the franchise, both in New Jersey and in their current home at Barclays Center. Brooklyn is hoping to put forth a better product for the fanbase next season after one of the worst seasons that the team has seen, but it could be time to note how many greats have played for the organization.
"Scoring comes so easy for him it's almost ridiculous, as Kevin Durant is a 7-footer with ballhandling, quickness and a pristine jumper that he can hit from legitimately anywhere on the floor," Frank Urbina wrote for HoopsHype when discussing Kevin Durant, the third-best small forward in NBA history. In addition to Durant, the next player also spent time with the Nets even though he is mostly known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
"He was 26 by the time he made his NBA debut after years in the ABA, so Julius Erving would rank far higher in the statistical categories had he spent his whole career in the ***** ociation," Urbina wrote on Erving, affectionately known in NBA circles as Dr. J. Erving played for the Nets when the team was in New York, prior to moving to New Jersey, but there is one more player to mention on this top-20 small forward list.
"Paul Pierce was a beastly scorer in his prime, one who could fill it up from all three levels and score on even the most elite of defenders," Urbina wrote on Paul Pierce, who had already made his name known prior to coming to the Nets. In reference to this list, Durant ranked third, Erving ranked fourth, and Pierce is ranked as the 13th-best small forward in the history of the ***** ociation.
Ultimately, the Nets are still in the midst of their rebuild so next season may not pleasant for the fanbase to see given that some of the youngest players still have some growing to do. Regardless of how next season turns out, members of the Nets fanbase will be able to hold on to the fact that some of the greatest small forwards in NBA history played for their team.

#small #pierce #fanbase

In recent weeks many reports have popped up about Mexican players leaving Liga MX to play in Europe. So far no player has left abroad but that doesn't stop the rumor mill from flying. Specifically, Erik Lira of Cruz Azul has been linked that his move abroad is close. Let's talk about it.
Cruz Azul fans, and Liga MX fans in general, have known about the talent Lira possesses for a long time. It was just a matter of time until the rest of the world caught up. This happened thanks to the World Cup where he played an important role in the midfield. Many saw his talent in the games leading up to the summer tournament and hoped he would get a chance to play in the midfield. Everyone was pleasantly surprised when Lira was given the starting role and he took his opportunity. Lira was a big reason why Mexico scored their first goal against South Africa. It was his effort to fight for a ball that allowed Julian Quiñones to receive the ball and put it in the back of the net. He won the starting role in the midfield and his performance raised his stock abroad so it wasn't a surprise when rumors started that the Lira was wanted in Europe.
The first big club that was rumored to want Lira was Al-Jazira of the United Arab Emirates but according to reports, the player himself rejected the offer as he only wants to play in Europe. The UAE club was willing to pay the $12MDD + $2 MDD in variables but Cruz Azul will allow Lira himself to make the final decision.
Then there's AS Monaco which is looking to be the real thing. The midfielder is willing to make the move and now it's about both clubs coming together for a final offer. According to FOX Mexico, as of today, the talks are advancing slowly but they are advancing and there might even be news coming this week. In the same broadcast, Santiago Fourcade mentioned that an English team might swoop in at the last minute though the reporter did not elaborate further.
Out of all the players from Mexico that participated in the World Cup, Erik Lira is the one who stood out the most and has earned his right to move to Europe. He always had the talent. It was just about the world seeing what Mexican fans have been saying all along. Hopefully Cruz Azul and AS Monaco can come to terms about a contract so Lira can fulfill his dream of playing abroad.

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Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik, who are part of the broadcast team for India's tour of Sri Lanka, found themselves involved in an awkward exchange during the Galle Test on Monday.

The two were discussing the ongoing match when their conversation unexpectedly shifted from cricket to Manjrekar's facial expressions. What started as a joke quickly turned into a series of personal remarks between the two former cricketers.

Kartik began by poking fun at Manjrekar's expression, asking him to stop making what he called the "pout of the century" because it was making his speech difficult to understand.

"That's a bad one," Manjrekar replied and also responded with a comment about Kartik's appearance, suggesting that the camera focus on someone else because the other person, Ajinkya Rahane in this case, had a more pleasant face. The exchange continued as both took further digs at each other.

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Kartik hit back, saying Manjrekar was the one who liked looking at himself, while Manjrekar suggested there was an incentive for Kartik to look in the mirror.

Kartik said he never looked at himself and added that people who had played or worked with Manjrekar would know him well. Manjrekar then appeared to realise that the exchange could go too far, acknowledging that they were approaching a line.

The conversation ended with Manjrekar saying, "We are both going to cross lines here and social media will have a field day."

The unusual on-air exchange quickly attracted attention because of how far the banter moved away from cricket.

While both former players appeared to be trading jokes, the comments became increasingly personal before Manjrekar attempted to bring the interaction to an end.

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When it comes to the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster, we pretty much know who the heavy-hitters are.
Milan Momcilovic will challenge to be the sport's best 3-point shooter yet again, while other names like Malachi Moreno, Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, and Kam Williams (if healthy) also have the potential to make a major impact next season.
So, we want you to tell us who the most pleasant surprise will be, namely among players with uncertain roles who could struggle to earn minutes.
Freshman guard Mason Williams has been the talk of the summer, despite not even being a top-100 recruit in the class of 2026.
Washington State transfer guard Jerone Morton finished the summer as Kentucky's leaderboard winner and could provide valuable minutes at both the point and shooting guard spots.

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When the Dallas Cowboys took the field against the Seattle Seahawks, it would have been hard to imagine Camden Brown leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns. With veterans like Jonathan Mingo and Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the roster and ahead of him on the depth chart, it was a pleasant surprise. The Cowboys' coaching staff had seen Brown excel during OTAs and training camp, but this was their first chance to see him produce in live game action, and he didn't disappoint.
Brown was Saturday night's player of the game for Dallas, not only for scoring both Cowboys' touchdowns, but for everything else he did on the field as well. His first reception came at the end of the first half, catching a 39-yard bomb off the arm of Sam Howell as part of a two-minute drill, forcing his way to the ball through an interfering defender.
Then, after a quarterback change to Joe Milton at halftime, Brown caught his next two passes. Dallas found themselves behind the sticks thanks to back-to-back penalties on OL Marcus Johnson. The 2nd-and-15 didn't deter, as Milton found Brown for a 21-yard completion. Milton finished his impressive drive with a two-yard toss that Brown reached out and snagged with one hand, his left hand, behind the DB.
He kept the covering cornerbacks on their heels and was able to create separation, ending the game by catching all three of his targets for 62 yards and the two scores.
LOOK: Cowboys Wire's Summer Scouting Profile for Camden Brown

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