1 hr. ago
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., one of Congress' most outspoken progressives and a member of the "Squad," won the 12th Congressional District's Democratic primary Tuesday evening, teeing up her re-election for a fifth term.
Tlaib's primary victory against Michigan state lawmaker Shanelle Jackson and Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen continues a string of victories for progressives as the Democratic Party's far-left wing enjoys ***** ounced primary election success that has strengthened the hand of its coalition. It has also widened the range of positions held by their candidates.
When Tlaib and fellow Squad members joined the House of Representatives in 2019, their campaigns stood out for their far-left views. Tlaib and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in particular, stood out because of their membership in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Eight years later, the DSA has backed Tlaib again.
Bernie Sanders, Dsa Reveal Demands For Dem Party After Socialists Sweep New York Elections
#democratic #primary #election #left
Tlaib's primary victory against Michigan state lawmaker Shanelle Jackson and Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen continues a string of victories for progressives as the Democratic Party's far-left wing enjoys ***** ounced primary election success that has strengthened the hand of its coalition. It has also widened the range of positions held by their candidates.
When Tlaib and fellow Squad members joined the House of Representatives in 2019, their campaigns stood out for their far-left views. Tlaib and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in particular, stood out because of their membership in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Eight years later, the DSA has backed Tlaib again.
Bernie Sanders, Dsa Reveal Demands For Dem Party After Socialists Sweep New York Elections
#democratic #primary #election #left
3 hours ago
The Florida State Seminoles held their first scrimmage of fall camp on Tuesday night in Doak Campbell Stadium as they prepare for the New Mexico State Aggies and the 2026 season. While Mike Norvell was pleased with starter Ashton Daniels, it was not all good news in the quarterback room.
Norvell revealed that Malachi Marshall is dealing with a "slight injury" and did not play, according to Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat. Norvell did not seem to think it was a major injury, saying he hopes he will be available for their second scrimmage on Sunday.
Marshall, who recently joined the team, is competeting with Kevin Sperry to be FSU's primary backup behind Daniels. A JUCO product, he is coming off an excellent season at Iowa Western C.C., leading them to a national championship and a 12-1 record. He was named the JUCO Offensive Player of the Year after he completed 63% of his passes for 2,750 yards, 33 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
While he has a great ability to throw the football, he has plenty of catching up to do after missing out on spring practice. At 168 pounds, he also needs to keep adding weight to survive the grind of a season.
Sperry was able to show what he can do in the scrimmage, hitting freshman wide receiver Jasen Lopez for a big gain, Norvell said, before adding that there were some things to "continue to work on" when addressing Sperry. He played in three games for FSU last season, completing 12 of his 17 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
#scrimmage #state #passes
Norvell revealed that Malachi Marshall is dealing with a "slight injury" and did not play, according to Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat. Norvell did not seem to think it was a major injury, saying he hopes he will be available for their second scrimmage on Sunday.
Marshall, who recently joined the team, is competeting with Kevin Sperry to be FSU's primary backup behind Daniels. A JUCO product, he is coming off an excellent season at Iowa Western C.C., leading them to a national championship and a 12-1 record. He was named the JUCO Offensive Player of the Year after he completed 63% of his passes for 2,750 yards, 33 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
While he has a great ability to throw the football, he has plenty of catching up to do after missing out on spring practice. At 168 pounds, he also needs to keep adding weight to survive the grind of a season.
Sperry was able to show what he can do in the scrimmage, hitting freshman wide receiver Jasen Lopez for a big gain, Norvell said, before adding that there were some things to "continue to work on" when addressing Sperry. He played in three games for FSU last season, completing 12 of his 17 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
#scrimmage #state #passes
5 hours ago
One of the commenters on the Daulton Varsho lab asked if I would do a lab on Trevor Larnach. Usually, I don't pay much attention to what hasn't been done, but multiple reports have now indicated that a deal was in place to send Bryan Abreu to the Twins in exchange for Larnach. According to all of those sources, Jim Crane nixed the deal. Before I dive into numbers, we should probably look at the differences between the two deals.
Everyone has opined about the Varsho deal. The primary criticism is that you traded away a pitcher with years of control (can become a free agent following the 2029 season) for a player with no control beyond this season. However, Arrighetti had minimal present value. He was 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA, but virtually all of those wins came in a brilliant first month that saw him win the Pitcher of the Month Award. He was not currently in the Astros rotation and some would argue that he wouldn't likely rejoin it unless there were major injuries. So, this was a classic get something now for someone that could help in the future kind of deal.
As much as I have enjoyed covering performance in spurts lately, the overall numbers on Arrighetti tell a story. He is 15-23 with a 4.66 ERA. He had a really good month in 2024 and a really good month this season. Take those two months away and he is a 5.00 ERA pitcher. Naturally, the Blue Jays are thinking but what if he can become THAT pitcher again? The deal makes sense for them because they aren't going anywhere this season anyway, so why not trade for a lottery ticket?
The Larnach trade is different because you would have traded a pitcher that has an ERA near 2.00 since May 1st. Abreu is useful to you right now and certainly has been lately. The fact that the trade was vetoed by ownership means one of two things (both can be true at the same time). First, Jim Crane has little confidence in Dana Brown, so he is micromanaging him through the end of his contract. Secondly, Crane might actually be interested in re-signing Abreu and that wouldn't happen if he is dealt.
Both of those statements deserves some additional focus, but I will save that for another piece. In this piece, we will look at what Brown was thinking and whether there was some upside there. Larnach has only been a regular for three seasons, so we will go back three years instead of five like we did for Varsho. However, we are looking at the same numbers as yesterday's piece except I will jettison bases per out for now.
#abreu #numbers
Everyone has opined about the Varsho deal. The primary criticism is that you traded away a pitcher with years of control (can become a free agent following the 2029 season) for a player with no control beyond this season. However, Arrighetti had minimal present value. He was 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA, but virtually all of those wins came in a brilliant first month that saw him win the Pitcher of the Month Award. He was not currently in the Astros rotation and some would argue that he wouldn't likely rejoin it unless there were major injuries. So, this was a classic get something now for someone that could help in the future kind of deal.
As much as I have enjoyed covering performance in spurts lately, the overall numbers on Arrighetti tell a story. He is 15-23 with a 4.66 ERA. He had a really good month in 2024 and a really good month this season. Take those two months away and he is a 5.00 ERA pitcher. Naturally, the Blue Jays are thinking but what if he can become THAT pitcher again? The deal makes sense for them because they aren't going anywhere this season anyway, so why not trade for a lottery ticket?
The Larnach trade is different because you would have traded a pitcher that has an ERA near 2.00 since May 1st. Abreu is useful to you right now and certainly has been lately. The fact that the trade was vetoed by ownership means one of two things (both can be true at the same time). First, Jim Crane has little confidence in Dana Brown, so he is micromanaging him through the end of his contract. Secondly, Crane might actually be interested in re-signing Abreu and that wouldn't happen if he is dealt.
Both of those statements deserves some additional focus, but I will save that for another piece. In this piece, we will look at what Brown was thinking and whether there was some upside there. Larnach has only been a regular for three seasons, so we will go back three years instead of five like we did for Varsho. However, we are looking at the same numbers as yesterday's piece except I will jettison bases per out for now.
#abreu #numbers
6 hours ago
Jordan Herrera, an attorney, Air Force veteran and former Missouri **** istant attorney general, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in Missouri's newly redrawn 4th Congressional District, defeating better-funded democratic socialist Hartzell Gray in a seven-way primary.
Herrera prevailed over Gray, the 33-year-old former Kansas City radio host and tenant organizer who drew national attention after appearing on Hasan Piker's Twitch livestream and blasting "sell-out Democrats."
The result puts a more conventional Democrat on the November ballot against Republican Rep. Mark Alford in the GOP-leaning district, rather than Gray, who had framed his campaign as a left-wing challenge to the party establishment.
Rnc And Nrcc File Lawsuit Defending Missouri's New Congressional Map Against Democratic Challenges
The new 4th District takes in part of Kansas City before extending south through a broad swath of suburban and rural Missouri. While the map made Alford's district less Republican than it had been, it remains a solidly GOP seat.
#missouri #city
Herrera prevailed over Gray, the 33-year-old former Kansas City radio host and tenant organizer who drew national attention after appearing on Hasan Piker's Twitch livestream and blasting "sell-out Democrats."
The result puts a more conventional Democrat on the November ballot against Republican Rep. Mark Alford in the GOP-leaning district, rather than Gray, who had framed his campaign as a left-wing challenge to the party establishment.
Rnc And Nrcc File Lawsuit Defending Missouri's New Congressional Map Against Democratic Challenges
The new 4th District takes in part of Kansas City before extending south through a broad swath of suburban and rural Missouri. While the map made Alford's district less Republican than it had been, it remains a solidly GOP seat.
#missouri #city
9 hours ago
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) just extended its diagnostics franchise into one of oncology's toughest corners. On July 23, the company said European regulators had certified its PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx test, Code SK006, as a companion diagnostic for epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal carcinoma. That lets pathologists flag patients who might benefit from Merck's Keytruda. It is a narrow, technical-sounding approval, but it adds up to something bigger: Agilent's diagnostics business keeps racking up new indications while competitors scramble to keep pace.
Bull Case: A Diagnostics Machine That Keeps Adding Indications
This is now the eighth CE-marked indication for the 22C3 pharmDx ****** ay in the EU, following FDA approval of a related PD-L1 test (28-8 pharmDx) for esophageal and gastric cancers just nine days earlier. Each new label doesn't require Agilent to build a new product; it just extends the reach of an ****** ay already running in labs worldwide, which is a high-margin way to grow. Agilent has also been adding inorganically, closing its acquisition of Biocare Medical in June to deepen its clinical pathology reach, the same market where this new ovarian cancer approval lives. Together, the pipeline of regulatory wins and the acquisition strategy point to a company compounding its diagnostics footprint one label at a time rather than swinging for one blockbuster product.
Bear Case: A Crowded Diagnostics Field With A Scarier Neighbor
Companion diagnostics is not Agilent's alone to win. Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), through its Leica Biosystems unit, competes directly for the same pathology lab budgets and just agreed on July 14 to acquire StatLab Medical Products to strengthen its own histology and AI-pathology pipeline. Danaher's own stock cratered 14% on July 21 after it trimmed its core revenue growth outlook, even though it beat on earnings and raised its profit forecast.
#pharmdx #pathology
Bull Case: A Diagnostics Machine That Keeps Adding Indications
This is now the eighth CE-marked indication for the 22C3 pharmDx ****** ay in the EU, following FDA approval of a related PD-L1 test (28-8 pharmDx) for esophageal and gastric cancers just nine days earlier. Each new label doesn't require Agilent to build a new product; it just extends the reach of an ****** ay already running in labs worldwide, which is a high-margin way to grow. Agilent has also been adding inorganically, closing its acquisition of Biocare Medical in June to deepen its clinical pathology reach, the same market where this new ovarian cancer approval lives. Together, the pipeline of regulatory wins and the acquisition strategy point to a company compounding its diagnostics footprint one label at a time rather than swinging for one blockbuster product.
Bear Case: A Crowded Diagnostics Field With A Scarier Neighbor
Companion diagnostics is not Agilent's alone to win. Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), through its Leica Biosystems unit, competes directly for the same pathology lab budgets and just agreed on July 14 to acquire StatLab Medical Products to strengthen its own histology and AI-pathology pipeline. Danaher's own stock cratered 14% on July 21 after it trimmed its core revenue growth outlook, even though it beat on earnings and raised its profit forecast.
#pharmdx #pathology
11 hours ago
Stefanos Tsitsipas has opened up about his decision to end his coaching relationship with his father, Apostolos, while shedding light on his current partnership with coach Thomas Perrin. The Greek also highlighted the unique challenge of father-son coaching dynamics, while expressing his admiration for Ben Shelton's partnership with his father, Bryan.
Although Tsitsipas' father played a significant role in his career as his primary coach, their partnership was often turbulent, with the pair seen arguing during matches. Shortly before Wimbledon, the former world No. 3 confirmed that he had ended their coaching relationship for good, emphasizing that the split was permanent, unlike their brief separation in 2024.
Tsitsipas has since gone on to triumph at the Swiss Open Gstaad, ending a 16-month wait for his 13th tour-level **** le. After kicking off his North American hardcourt swing with a first-round loss to Alex de Minaur at the Mubadala DC Open, he entered the qualifiers for the Canadian Open.
The Greek defeated Keegan Rice 6-3, 6-4 to reach the main draw of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montréal. He then claimed a dominant 6-4, 6-4 win over Martin Damm Jr. in the first round.
During his post-match press conference, Tsitsipas admitted that his coaching partnership with Thomas Perrin should have started much earlier. He said he had been "too patient" and "too nice" in the past, seemingly alluding to his dynamic with his father.
#open #perrin
Although Tsitsipas' father played a significant role in his career as his primary coach, their partnership was often turbulent, with the pair seen arguing during matches. Shortly before Wimbledon, the former world No. 3 confirmed that he had ended their coaching relationship for good, emphasizing that the split was permanent, unlike their brief separation in 2024.
Tsitsipas has since gone on to triumph at the Swiss Open Gstaad, ending a 16-month wait for his 13th tour-level **** le. After kicking off his North American hardcourt swing with a first-round loss to Alex de Minaur at the Mubadala DC Open, he entered the qualifiers for the Canadian Open.
The Greek defeated Keegan Rice 6-3, 6-4 to reach the main draw of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montréal. He then claimed a dominant 6-4, 6-4 win over Martin Damm Jr. in the first round.
During his post-match press conference, Tsitsipas admitted that his coaching partnership with Thomas Perrin should have started much earlier. He said he had been "too patient" and "too nice" in the past, seemingly alluding to his dynamic with his father.
#open #perrin
13 hours ago
Commanders' Javon Kinlaw doesn't know where to start with 'freak of nature' Sonny Styles appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Washington Commanders came crashing back to earth in 2025 after making a run all the way to the NFC Championship Game after the 2024 season, but they are looking for a bounce back. One of the primary needs in order to get back to the top of the NFL was to improve the defense, and Washington did just that by drafting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Styles was one of the best off-ball linebacker prospects in recent years. He was a tackling machine at Ohio State, has great size and is an incredible athlete for the position, making him a home run pick in the top 10. Now, in his first training camp in Washington, Styles is already making a strong impression on his teammates.
After Tuesday's training camp practice, defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw gushed about Styles' ability, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
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#kinlaw #clutchpoints
The Washington Commanders came crashing back to earth in 2025 after making a run all the way to the NFC Championship Game after the 2024 season, but they are looking for a bounce back. One of the primary needs in order to get back to the top of the NFL was to improve the defense, and Washington did just that by drafting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Styles was one of the best off-ball linebacker prospects in recent years. He was a tackling machine at Ohio State, has great size and is an incredible athlete for the position, making him a home run pick in the top 10. Now, in his first training camp in Washington, Styles is already making a strong impression on his teammates.
After Tuesday's training camp practice, defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw gushed about Styles' ability, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
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#kinlaw #clutchpoints
13 hours ago
Simone Fontecchio admits he passed up more lucrative offers to stay with the Miami Heat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With the Miami Heat desperate for perimeter shooting, they got a big-time steal with how they re-signed Simone Fontecchio. On the current roster, he is their best three-point shooter. In the 70 games he played in the 2025-26 season, he shot 37.5% on his 4.7 attempts per game.
Now that he will be playing alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, he will have more freedom to move off the ball and get more open shots. Considering he is one of the few forwards who can be relied upon to hit shots, the Heat could have struck gold with the veteran minimum deal they got for Fontecchio.
The modern NBA team needs shooters around their best players to maximize the offense. In this current Heat offense, it is mostly about driving into the paint and finishing at the rim. The two primary options are Adebayo and Antetokounmpo, who are both known to score in the paint or at least from the mid-range area.
It seems they are well aware of the narrative surrounding their perimeter shooting, which is why they have had a lot of workouts in the past few weeks with their shooting. However, they do have some solutions at home, including Fontecchio, who could be a crucial player moving forward.
#sporting
With the Miami Heat desperate for perimeter shooting, they got a big-time steal with how they re-signed Simone Fontecchio. On the current roster, he is their best three-point shooter. In the 70 games he played in the 2025-26 season, he shot 37.5% on his 4.7 attempts per game.
Now that he will be playing alongside Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, he will have more freedom to move off the ball and get more open shots. Considering he is one of the few forwards who can be relied upon to hit shots, the Heat could have struck gold with the veteran minimum deal they got for Fontecchio.
The modern NBA team needs shooters around their best players to maximize the offense. In this current Heat offense, it is mostly about driving into the paint and finishing at the rim. The two primary options are Adebayo and Antetokounmpo, who are both known to score in the paint or at least from the mid-range area.
It seems they are well aware of the narrative surrounding their perimeter shooting, which is why they have had a lot of workouts in the past few weeks with their shooting. However, they do have some solutions at home, including Fontecchio, who could be a crucial player moving forward.
#sporting
14 hours ago
During the July 21 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, host Jim Cramer addressed viewer complaints about managing technology allocations as memory and storage stocks experience short-term price surges. Cramer defended his commitment to mega-cap tech leaders, noting that short-term performance gaps do not change the long-term dominance of primary platform owners. Acknowledging recent market movements, Cramer noted:
I certainly don't rebel at owning tech. Hey, my Charitable Trust's largest positions are Apple and NVIDIA, for heaven's sake. Sure, these haven't kept up with Sandisk or Western Digital lately, but they are unique, excellent companies that are making fortunes.
For investors looking for direct, targeted exposure to individual hardware components within the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, Cramer outlined a clear breakdown of his preferred market leaders across each category:
So here's my advice: If you want to go own a memory chip maker, I like Micron. If you want GPUs, to me, that's AMD or NVIDIA. If you want CPUs, that's Intel. Racks, call Dell. Optics, make it Corning.
Cramer's framework breaks down the artificial intelligence infrastructure stack into distinct, specialized categories rather than treating the semiconductor sector as a single, uniform trade. At the memory layer, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) serves as his primary pick for high-speed DRAM and High Bandwidth Memory modules that feed real-time data into complex AI processors. Storage-focused peers like Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) complement the ecosystem by providing the flash storage and mass-capacity hard drives required for secondary data retention, but they operate outside the high-margin primary compute memory layer where Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) maintains a core competitive advantage.
#cramer #technology #micron
I certainly don't rebel at owning tech. Hey, my Charitable Trust's largest positions are Apple and NVIDIA, for heaven's sake. Sure, these haven't kept up with Sandisk or Western Digital lately, but they are unique, excellent companies that are making fortunes.
For investors looking for direct, targeted exposure to individual hardware components within the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, Cramer outlined a clear breakdown of his preferred market leaders across each category:
So here's my advice: If you want to go own a memory chip maker, I like Micron. If you want GPUs, to me, that's AMD or NVIDIA. If you want CPUs, that's Intel. Racks, call Dell. Optics, make it Corning.
Cramer's framework breaks down the artificial intelligence infrastructure stack into distinct, specialized categories rather than treating the semiconductor sector as a single, uniform trade. At the memory layer, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) serves as his primary pick for high-speed DRAM and High Bandwidth Memory modules that feed real-time data into complex AI processors. Storage-focused peers like Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX) complement the ecosystem by providing the flash storage and mass-capacity hard drives required for secondary data retention, but they operate outside the high-margin primary compute memory layer where Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) maintains a core competitive advantage.
#cramer #technology #micron
17 hours ago
By Nolan D. McCaskill
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.
After Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from a heart ailment, Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in January.
Trump called the appointment a "fabulous tribute" and urged voters to elect her to a full six-year term in the August 11 special election, promising his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose from a field that remains crowded despite the president's endorsement.
#graham #lindsey #darline #elect
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.
After Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from a heart ailment, Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in January.
Trump called the appointment a "fabulous tribute" and urged voters to elect her to a full six-year term in the August 11 special election, promising his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose from a field that remains crowded despite the president's endorsement.
#graham #lindsey #darline #elect
20 hours ago
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is coming off the best season of his career after being thrust into the position of being the primary for a Nets team in need of scoring. Even though Brooklyn got Porter more help in the form of former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, the former Denver Nuggets sharpshooter is making sure to put the work in this summer.
The National Basketball Player's ****** ociation (NBPA) recently unveiled a 24/7 performance center in Los Angeles, California that NBA players can use during the regular season and offseason, according to James H. Williams of USA Today. Williams revealed that Porter is one of the approximately 200 players that spend part of their offseason in the City of Angels so the NBPA wanted to make sure that those players had somewhere to go to work on their game.
"Michael Porter Jr. and Mo Bamba also were seen in the facility going through their offseason process," Williams wrote in his piece. The facility, known as the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center, will be added to the group of facilities that the NBPA has "like the one located at its New York headquarters and The Sanctuary, which serves as an offseason performance retreat for NBA players in Spain."
Porter, 28, is coming off a 2025-26 season in which he did not make the first All-Star team of his career as many expected for him to do so, but that doesn't mean that his numbers weren't spectacular. Porter played 52 games for the Nets last season, posting averages of 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 ****** ists per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.3% from behind the three-point line.
Williams noted in his article that the NBPA will attempt to organize open runs during the offseason so that players can get used to playing with each other, which might be the case for Porter and Randle. Either way, the NBA players now have a new facility to visit during their travels and someone like Porter can now work on his game while visiting Los Angeles at an NBPA-ran facility.
#players #facility
The National Basketball Player's ****** ociation (NBPA) recently unveiled a 24/7 performance center in Los Angeles, California that NBA players can use during the regular season and offseason, according to James H. Williams of USA Today. Williams revealed that Porter is one of the approximately 200 players that spend part of their offseason in the City of Angels so the NBPA wanted to make sure that those players had somewhere to go to work on their game.
"Michael Porter Jr. and Mo Bamba also were seen in the facility going through their offseason process," Williams wrote in his piece. The facility, known as the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center, will be added to the group of facilities that the NBPA has "like the one located at its New York headquarters and The Sanctuary, which serves as an offseason performance retreat for NBA players in Spain."
Porter, 28, is coming off a 2025-26 season in which he did not make the first All-Star team of his career as many expected for him to do so, but that doesn't mean that his numbers weren't spectacular. Porter played 52 games for the Nets last season, posting averages of 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 ****** ists per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.3% from behind the three-point line.
Williams noted in his article that the NBPA will attempt to organize open runs during the offseason so that players can get used to playing with each other, which might be the case for Porter and Randle. Either way, the NBA players now have a new facility to visit during their travels and someone like Porter can now work on his game while visiting Los Angeles at an NBPA-ran facility.
#players #facility
20 hours ago
With Sione Vaki injured and Jahmyr Gibbs still in a hold-in situation awaiting a new contract, the Detroit Lions are adding veteran help to their running back room.
The Lions signed former Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear after a tryout on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kylin James and former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins also took part in the workout.
LIONS OBSERVATIONS: Ahmed Hassanein spreads the love in training camp
Blackshear had 52 carries for 203 yards in three seasons with the Panthers from 2022-24, when he doubled as the team's primary kick returner. He also has spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee ***** ans, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets in his NFL career.
#running #gibbs
The Lions signed former Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear after a tryout on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kylin James and former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins also took part in the workout.
LIONS OBSERVATIONS: Ahmed Hassanein spreads the love in training camp
Blackshear had 52 carries for 203 yards in three seasons with the Panthers from 2022-24, when he doubled as the team's primary kick returner. He also has spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee ***** ans, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets in his NFL career.
#running #gibbs
20 hours ago
With Sione Vaki injured and Jahmyr Gibbs still in a hold-in situation awaiting a new contract, the Detroit Lions are adding veteran help to their running back room.
The Lions signed former Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear after a tryout on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kylin James and former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins also took part in the workout.
LIONS OBSERVATIONS: Ahmed Hassanein spreads the love in training camp
Blackshear had 52 carries for 203 yards in three seasons with the Panthers from 2022-24, when he doubled as the team's primary kick returner. He also has spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee ****** ans, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets in his NFL career.
#lions #running #back
The Lions signed former Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear after a tryout on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kylin James and former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins also took part in the workout.
LIONS OBSERVATIONS: Ahmed Hassanein spreads the love in training camp
Blackshear had 52 carries for 203 yards in three seasons with the Panthers from 2022-24, when he doubled as the team's primary kick returner. He also has spent time with the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee ****** ans, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets in his NFL career.
#lions #running #back
21 hours ago
According to a report from ESPN, the NWSL is planning to kick off next season earlier than usual due to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The kickoff is set for February 11 in Los Angeles – taking place only a couple of days before the Super Bowl 2027.
The league is planning to take a seven-week break due to the international tournament while trying to fit a 30-game schedule for 2027. The first game next season is planned to take place at BMO Stadium, with Angel City as hosts, while Super Bowl XLI will take place at SoFi Stadium, also in California.
"Given the realities of the match calendar in 2027, we tried to think through if we're playing on Super Bowl weekend, how do we try to be a part of the conversation and not separate the sports world, but just aggregate it more around that area?" said Carlin Hudson, the NWSL's vice president of strategy and one of the primary employees in the schedule-making process.
If everything goes according to plan, next year will be the first time the season starts as early as February. So far, the earliest game played in NWSL happened in 2025 with the Challenge Cup kicking off on March 7. As for the end of the season, it is set to end on October 31 with Decision Day and the playoffs kicking off on November 6.
As for preseason, it is planned to start between January 2 and January 7. This will be the shortest NWSL offseason ever, since the Championship final is set for November 21. That means only six weeks will separate both events. NWSL Challenge Cup will be played on February 6 and will pit the Shield winners against the Championship winners.
#nwsl #super #take
The league is planning to take a seven-week break due to the international tournament while trying to fit a 30-game schedule for 2027. The first game next season is planned to take place at BMO Stadium, with Angel City as hosts, while Super Bowl XLI will take place at SoFi Stadium, also in California.
"Given the realities of the match calendar in 2027, we tried to think through if we're playing on Super Bowl weekend, how do we try to be a part of the conversation and not separate the sports world, but just aggregate it more around that area?" said Carlin Hudson, the NWSL's vice president of strategy and one of the primary employees in the schedule-making process.
If everything goes according to plan, next year will be the first time the season starts as early as February. So far, the earliest game played in NWSL happened in 2025 with the Challenge Cup kicking off on March 7. As for the end of the season, it is set to end on October 31 with Decision Day and the playoffs kicking off on November 6.
As for preseason, it is planned to start between January 2 and January 7. This will be the shortest NWSL offseason ever, since the Championship final is set for November 21. That means only six weeks will separate both events. NWSL Challenge Cup will be played on February 6 and will pit the Shield winners against the Championship winners.
#nwsl #super #take
1 day ago
Manchester City have opened direct talks with the representatives of Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, beginning preliminary discussions over a potential summer move to the Etihad Stadium, according to Fabrizio Romano. Enzo Maresca and Xabi Alonso are at the Etihad Stadium and Stamford Bridge.
Last season's Premier League runners-up have placed the 26-year-old Portuguese international high on their shortlist as part of contingency planning for Savinho. With Tottenham Hotspur pushing aggressively to sign the Brazilian winger, City decision-makers are actively exploring alternatives. Neto's direct running, explosive pace, and Premier League pedigree make him an appealing target for City's coaching staff.
However, the situation is complicated by an interconnected transfer domino involving Tottenham. While Spurs are pushing to finalise a deal for Savinho, they also have Neto on their shortlist as a primary backup option should talks with Manchester City stall. As a result, both Premier League heavyweights are monitoring the Portuguese forward's availability closely.
Any potential deal will ultimately hinge on Chelsea's valuation. Having invested heavily to sign Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a long-term contract, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy hold strong leverage. While Chelsea are open to streamlining their forward options to fund summer targets, they will not sanction a departure unless their price is met in full.
Talks between Manchester City and Neto's representatives remain exploratory at this stage as all parties wait for the Savinho situation to unfold. If Tottenham complete a deal for the Brazilian, City are expected to swiftly formalise their pursuit of Neto and open official negotiations with Chelsea for Neto, who racked up 10 goals and as many ***** ists across all competitions last season.
#premier
Last season's Premier League runners-up have placed the 26-year-old Portuguese international high on their shortlist as part of contingency planning for Savinho. With Tottenham Hotspur pushing aggressively to sign the Brazilian winger, City decision-makers are actively exploring alternatives. Neto's direct running, explosive pace, and Premier League pedigree make him an appealing target for City's coaching staff.
However, the situation is complicated by an interconnected transfer domino involving Tottenham. While Spurs are pushing to finalise a deal for Savinho, they also have Neto on their shortlist as a primary backup option should talks with Manchester City stall. As a result, both Premier League heavyweights are monitoring the Portuguese forward's availability closely.
Any potential deal will ultimately hinge on Chelsea's valuation. Having invested heavily to sign Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a long-term contract, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy hold strong leverage. While Chelsea are open to streamlining their forward options to fund summer targets, they will not sanction a departure unless their price is met in full.
Talks between Manchester City and Neto's representatives remain exploratory at this stage as all parties wait for the Savinho situation to unfold. If Tottenham complete a deal for the Brazilian, City are expected to swiftly formalise their pursuit of Neto and open official negotiations with Chelsea for Neto, who racked up 10 goals and as many ***** ists across all competitions last season.
#premier
1 day ago
The Audi Summer Tour kicked off in the Korean island of Jeju with Bayern Munich taking on Jeju SK FC. The Bavarians fielded a lot of young players for a large portion of the match and the 2-1 lead is a result of the Bayern youth's hard work. While a few of the first team players came on later in the game, they could not affect the scoreboard despite some good chances. Here are the match awards from this hard fought game although it was a friendly on paper.
The Brazilian was a live wire for Jeju. Aiás was not only a finishing threat, but also had the skill to set up one of his teammates. Jeju's goal came off some sheer brilliance from the Brazilian forward. His rainbow flick near the goal line completely flummoxed Kim Min-jae. He found his partner Chang-Min Lee who pulled back his marker in the very last moment to drift into open ***** e. That was all Jeju needed to equalize. It was a brilliant goal from the setup by Aiás to the finish by Lee. Aiás was also the joint highest dribbler of the game with Bayern's Guido Della Rovere.
The Bayern backline suffered from poor communication. Dayot Upamecano did not travel for the tour and is on an extended holiday after France's deep run in the World Cup. The Frenchman's absence along with Jonathan Tah starting on the bench exposed the lack of leadership and co-ordination in the defense. The duo of Hiroki Itō and Kim Min-jae should have done better being the seniors on the pitch. While Jeju's goal was brilliant, there were gaps in the box throughout the first half that could have led to more goals conceded.
João Palhinha was often rushing to break up play or screen the backline. He made two crucial tackles and was the primary physical presence for Bayern in their own third of the pitch. The Portuguese international's reading of the game allowed him to shield his defenders and the passing lanes in between. His ***** ist to Bastian ***** omo's winning goal came from an interception due to his positioning. A good game for Palhinha and maybe under Vincent Kompany can become a crucial sub in Champions League knockouts.
The young midfielder showed once again why he is Bayern's present and future in midfield. His technical ability is supreme, there is always a diagonal pass ready to precisely find his teammate across the pitch. His time at left-back last season further honed his defensive skills and that has improved his game in the middle. Bischof can really throw a tackle if he needs to. This is despite Bischof coming off as a typical technical player, who might prefer to let a defender or a CDM do the dirty work. With two tackles and just three passes misplaced, the 21 year-old is the best box-to-box midfielder under Kompany at the moment. Additionally, Bischof is miles ahead of Joshua Kimmich with his corner kicks which will be a welcome change in that direction.
#jeju #bischof #brazilian #palhinha
The Brazilian was a live wire for Jeju. Aiás was not only a finishing threat, but also had the skill to set up one of his teammates. Jeju's goal came off some sheer brilliance from the Brazilian forward. His rainbow flick near the goal line completely flummoxed Kim Min-jae. He found his partner Chang-Min Lee who pulled back his marker in the very last moment to drift into open ***** e. That was all Jeju needed to equalize. It was a brilliant goal from the setup by Aiás to the finish by Lee. Aiás was also the joint highest dribbler of the game with Bayern's Guido Della Rovere.
The Bayern backline suffered from poor communication. Dayot Upamecano did not travel for the tour and is on an extended holiday after France's deep run in the World Cup. The Frenchman's absence along with Jonathan Tah starting on the bench exposed the lack of leadership and co-ordination in the defense. The duo of Hiroki Itō and Kim Min-jae should have done better being the seniors on the pitch. While Jeju's goal was brilliant, there were gaps in the box throughout the first half that could have led to more goals conceded.
João Palhinha was often rushing to break up play or screen the backline. He made two crucial tackles and was the primary physical presence for Bayern in their own third of the pitch. The Portuguese international's reading of the game allowed him to shield his defenders and the passing lanes in between. His ***** ist to Bastian ***** omo's winning goal came from an interception due to his positioning. A good game for Palhinha and maybe under Vincent Kompany can become a crucial sub in Champions League knockouts.
The young midfielder showed once again why he is Bayern's present and future in midfield. His technical ability is supreme, there is always a diagonal pass ready to precisely find his teammate across the pitch. His time at left-back last season further honed his defensive skills and that has improved his game in the middle. Bischof can really throw a tackle if he needs to. This is despite Bischof coming off as a typical technical player, who might prefer to let a defender or a CDM do the dirty work. With two tackles and just three passes misplaced, the 21 year-old is the best box-to-box midfielder under Kompany at the moment. Additionally, Bischof is miles ahead of Joshua Kimmich with his corner kicks which will be a welcome change in that direction.
#jeju #bischof #brazilian #palhinha
1 day ago
One trusted Liverpool reporter has seemingly hinted that the Reds' pursuit of attacking reinforcements this summer mightn't end if Bradley Barcola is signed.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been the primary transfer target at Anfield in recent weeks, with Fabrizio Romano claiming on Monday that the two clubs are now in discussions over a potential deal, following a reported bid of more than €100m (£85.6m) from Merseyside.
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Even if the 23-year-old joins LFC, it still leaves Andoni Iraola with just the one natural senior right winger in Federico Chiesa, but that position could viably still be addressed in the remaining four weeks of the transfer window.
On the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, David Lynch suggested that Liverpool may seek to bring in another forward after Barcola, even if they land the Frenchman.
#anfield #weeks
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been the primary transfer target at Anfield in recent weeks, with Fabrizio Romano claiming on Monday that the two clubs are now in discussions over a potential deal, following a reported bid of more than €100m (£85.6m) from Merseyside.
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Even if the 23-year-old joins LFC, it still leaves Andoni Iraola with just the one natural senior right winger in Federico Chiesa, but that position could viably still be addressed in the remaining four weeks of the transfer window.
On the latest Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, David Lynch suggested that Liverpool may seek to bring in another forward after Barcola, even if they land the Frenchman.
#anfield #weeks
1 day ago
Makai Lemon is back on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report and will not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice because of a hamstring injury.
The update comes after Lemon was limited to individual work and did not participate in team drills during a recent practice. Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia and Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer subsequently reported that Lemon was fine and that the issue keeping him out of team periods was not considered significant.
Philadelphia is exercising caution rather than asking its rookie receiver to practice through the injury. The team has not provided a timetable for his return or indicated whether the hamstring issue is connected to the one that affected Lemon earlier in the offseason. Any missed time is important for the Eagles, who are evaluating a wide-open receiver competition behind DeVonta Smith. Philadelphia added Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore during the offseason, while Darius Cooper, Johnny Wilson, Britain Covey and several other receivers are competing for roles.
Lemon's route-running ability, competitiveness and versatility give him a chance to contribute during his first season. Before the latest setback, he spoke about the benefits of working with Jalen Hurts during offseason throwing sessions and emphasized that his primary objective was earning the quarterback's trust.
That process requires repetition. Every missed practice removes an opportunity to develop timing with Hurts, learn Sean Mannion's offense and demonstrate that he can handle multiple receiving ******* ignments.
#philadelphia #team
The update comes after Lemon was limited to individual work and did not participate in team drills during a recent practice. Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia and Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer subsequently reported that Lemon was fine and that the issue keeping him out of team periods was not considered significant.
Philadelphia is exercising caution rather than asking its rookie receiver to practice through the injury. The team has not provided a timetable for his return or indicated whether the hamstring issue is connected to the one that affected Lemon earlier in the offseason. Any missed time is important for the Eagles, who are evaluating a wide-open receiver competition behind DeVonta Smith. Philadelphia added Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore during the offseason, while Darius Cooper, Johnny Wilson, Britain Covey and several other receivers are competing for roles.
Lemon's route-running ability, competitiveness and versatility give him a chance to contribute during his first season. Before the latest setback, he spoke about the benefits of working with Jalen Hurts during offseason throwing sessions and emphasized that his primary objective was earning the quarterback's trust.
That process requires repetition. Every missed practice removes an opportunity to develop timing with Hurts, learn Sean Mannion's offense and demonstrate that he can handle multiple receiving ******* ignments.
#philadelphia #team
1 day ago
New York Liberty were back in action on Monday evening, taking on the Seattle Storm at the Barclays Center.
The home outfit came out on top, securing a 95-83 win on the night, which leaves them seventh in the overall table, while the Storm remain in 15th place.
But while it was an entertaining game on the court, attention was also focused on the crowd, as former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was in attendance.
Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images
Hillary has a few homes, but her primary residence is in Chappaqua, New York.
#york #storm #presidential
The home outfit came out on top, securing a 95-83 win on the night, which leaves them seventh in the overall table, while the Storm remain in 15th place.
But while it was an entertaining game on the court, attention was also focused on the crowd, as former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was in attendance.
Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images
Hillary has a few homes, but her primary residence is in Chappaqua, New York.
#york #storm #presidential
1 day ago
Manchester United have announced a multi-year partnership with Betway, making the brand the club's new official training kit sponsor and exclusive global betting partner in a record-breaking deal. Michael Carrick is at Old Trafford.
The agreement, valued at £20 million per year, is understood to be the most lucrative standalone training apparel or shirt sleeve sponsorship in world football history. Having operated without a designated training wear sponsor last season, securing this agreement represents a significant commercial triumph for the Old Trafford hierarchy.
The announcement arrives at a pivotal moment for both the club and the broader football sponsorship landscape. With Premier League regulations set to ban gambling companies from appearing as front-of-shirt sponsors starting from the 2026/27 season, betting operators have shifted focus toward secondary commercial inventory—with training kit branding emerging as a primary battleground for global visibility. By securing Betway across their training apparel and digital footprint, United have successfully navigated the upcoming regulatory restrictions while maximising their commercial revenue streams.
Under the terms of the deal, Betway branding will feature prominently across all men's and women's first-team training wear, warm-up gear, and coaching staff apparel. Additionally, as Manchester United's exclusive global betting partner, Betway gains extensive co-branding rights across digital channels, LED perimeter boards at Old Trafford, and international fan engagement campaigns.
The fresh injection of £20 million in annual commercial revenue comes alongside broader financial stabilisation at Old Trafford under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. Coupled with income generated by returning to the UEFA Champions League, the expanded financial capacity gives manager Michael Carrick crucial flexibility as he builds his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
#betway #betting #across
The agreement, valued at £20 million per year, is understood to be the most lucrative standalone training apparel or shirt sleeve sponsorship in world football history. Having operated without a designated training wear sponsor last season, securing this agreement represents a significant commercial triumph for the Old Trafford hierarchy.
The announcement arrives at a pivotal moment for both the club and the broader football sponsorship landscape. With Premier League regulations set to ban gambling companies from appearing as front-of-shirt sponsors starting from the 2026/27 season, betting operators have shifted focus toward secondary commercial inventory—with training kit branding emerging as a primary battleground for global visibility. By securing Betway across their training apparel and digital footprint, United have successfully navigated the upcoming regulatory restrictions while maximising their commercial revenue streams.
Under the terms of the deal, Betway branding will feature prominently across all men's and women's first-team training wear, warm-up gear, and coaching staff apparel. Additionally, as Manchester United's exclusive global betting partner, Betway gains extensive co-branding rights across digital channels, LED perimeter boards at Old Trafford, and international fan engagement campaigns.
The fresh injection of £20 million in annual commercial revenue comes alongside broader financial stabilisation at Old Trafford under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. Coupled with income generated by returning to the UEFA Champions League, the expanded financial capacity gives manager Michael Carrick crucial flexibility as he builds his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
#betway #betting #across
2 days ago
By Nolan D. McCaskill
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.
After Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from a heart ailment, Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in January.
Trump called the appointment a "fabulous tribute" and urged voters to elect her to a full six-year term in the August 11 special election, promising his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose from a field that remains crowded despite the president's endorsement.
#senator #sister #crowded #elect
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.
After Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from a heart ailment, Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his term, which expires in January.
Trump called the appointment a "fabulous tribute" and urged voters to elect her to a full six-year term in the August 11 special election, promising his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose from a field that remains crowded despite the president's endorsement.
#senator #sister #crowded #elect
2 days ago
The Los Angeles Rams have an abundance of depth at tight end, which is a good thing because one of their key players is a bit banged up. Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Davis Allen has a quad injury and will be out for "some time." Because it's a soft tissue injury, the team isn't going to rush him back.
Allen is in his fourth season with the Rams after being a fifth-round pick in 2023 out of Clemson.
Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee are the primary contributors at tight end, with rookie Max Klare also in the mix. Klare figures to get more reps with Allen out, which will only benefit the rookie out of Ohio State.
Allen caught 24 passes for 208 yards and three touchdowns last season, playing significant snaps after the team shifted toward more 13 personnel packages.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams TE Davis Allen out for 'some time' with quad injury
#quad
Allen is in his fourth season with the Rams after being a fifth-round pick in 2023 out of Clemson.
Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee are the primary contributors at tight end, with rookie Max Klare also in the mix. Klare figures to get more reps with Allen out, which will only benefit the rookie out of Ohio State.
Allen caught 24 passes for 208 yards and three touchdowns last season, playing significant snaps after the team shifted toward more 13 personnel packages.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams TE Davis Allen out for 'some time' with quad injury
#quad
2 days ago
After sending one of their best relievers to Toronto at last year's trade deadline, the Blue Jays have returned the favor in 2026. Former All-Star closer Jeff Hoffman is heading to the Twins in exchange for prospects Dasan Hill, John Klein, and Dameury Pena according to The Athletic. Hoffman is under contract for next year as well at $12.67 million, a portion of which will be covered by Toronto.
Hoffman, 33, has a high ERA but everything else about him still looks like the elite reliever he was over in Philadelphia. He has a 3.94 ERA that is artificially inflated thankto a .389 BABIP, but a 2.49 FIP provides a better insight into the type of pitcher he's been. His 1.2 fWAR is 13th among relievers in baseball, while his 14.06 K/9 is second to only the Padres' Mason Miller.
Most importantly, Hoffman brings elite strikeout stuff to a bullpen that, while improved, has really needed some swing-and-miss on the backend. His pitch mix is very Griffin Jax-esque, relying heavily on a slider that's among the best pitches in baseball and a fastball with enough velocity to be dangerous. He'll also mix in a splitter, primarily against lefties, that is also quietly pretty strong.
In return, the Blue Jays will receive pitching prospects Dasan Hill and John Klein, along with infielder Dameury Pena. Hill, 20, is the clear headliner of this group. He was the Twins' second round pick in 2024 and had an excellent debut season in 2025, appearing on the back end of some Top 100s. The Twins moved him up to High A to start this season, but has struggled mightily to throw strikes. The stuff is there, but the lanky lefty has a very long way to go before he's ready to face big leaguers. Hill was the Twins' 12th-ranked prospect according to FanGraphs, while Klein slotted in at 35 and Pena at 49.
Manager Derek Shelton has a lot more tools to work with than he did this time last week. Hoffman should slot in as the team's primary closer immediately, but I would still expect Yoendrys Gomez and Andrew Morris to have opportunities down the stretch. Those two have both been heavily used the past two months and, as we saw with both walk-off losses last weekend, have probably been a bit overexposed. Having Minter and now Hoffman solidifies what has quietly become a very solid group of relievers.
#hill #last #toronto #blue
Hoffman, 33, has a high ERA but everything else about him still looks like the elite reliever he was over in Philadelphia. He has a 3.94 ERA that is artificially inflated thankto a .389 BABIP, but a 2.49 FIP provides a better insight into the type of pitcher he's been. His 1.2 fWAR is 13th among relievers in baseball, while his 14.06 K/9 is second to only the Padres' Mason Miller.
Most importantly, Hoffman brings elite strikeout stuff to a bullpen that, while improved, has really needed some swing-and-miss on the backend. His pitch mix is very Griffin Jax-esque, relying heavily on a slider that's among the best pitches in baseball and a fastball with enough velocity to be dangerous. He'll also mix in a splitter, primarily against lefties, that is also quietly pretty strong.
In return, the Blue Jays will receive pitching prospects Dasan Hill and John Klein, along with infielder Dameury Pena. Hill, 20, is the clear headliner of this group. He was the Twins' second round pick in 2024 and had an excellent debut season in 2025, appearing on the back end of some Top 100s. The Twins moved him up to High A to start this season, but has struggled mightily to throw strikes. The stuff is there, but the lanky lefty has a very long way to go before he's ready to face big leaguers. Hill was the Twins' 12th-ranked prospect according to FanGraphs, while Klein slotted in at 35 and Pena at 49.
Manager Derek Shelton has a lot more tools to work with than he did this time last week. Hoffman should slot in as the team's primary closer immediately, but I would still expect Yoendrys Gomez and Andrew Morris to have opportunities down the stretch. Those two have both been heavily used the past two months and, as we saw with both walk-off losses last weekend, have probably been a bit overexposed. Having Minter and now Hoffman solidifies what has quietly become a very solid group of relievers.
#hill #last #toronto #blue
2 days ago
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took aim at members of her own party on Thursday in a podcast interview for closing ranks around former President Joe Biden.
"The Majority Report" host Emma Vigeland asked Ocasio-Cortez about how the Democrats lost credibility on the issue of democracy. The host said the Democrats boxed out voters with "the genocide in Gaza" and Biden's run for re-election with no real Democratic primary.
"When Kamala Harris was going around and talking about democracy with a banner behind her, they didn't have the credibility that they needed to fight this fascist threat," the host said.
James Carville Argues One Key Mistake From Biden Has Left Democrats In Disarray
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers remarks during a rally for Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on May 15, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pa.
#around
"The Majority Report" host Emma Vigeland asked Ocasio-Cortez about how the Democrats lost credibility on the issue of democracy. The host said the Democrats boxed out voters with "the genocide in Gaza" and Biden's run for re-election with no real Democratic primary.
"When Kamala Harris was going around and talking about democracy with a banner behind her, they didn't have the credibility that they needed to fight this fascist threat," the host said.
James Carville Argues One Key Mistake From Biden Has Left Democrats In Disarray
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers remarks during a rally for Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on May 15, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pa.
#around
2 days ago
A clean energy super PAC bankrolled by a left-wing billionaire is pouring millions into an effort to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., as he wages a bid for re-election in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District.
The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC had spent roughly $1.3 million on opposing Ogles and supporting his Republican challenger, Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's former commissioner of agriculture, and recently bought another $700,000 worth of ads.
The group has raised $6.7 million this year, making Ogles a sizable portion of their spending this cycle. A Fox News Digital review of FEC filings discovered that the super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, the California-based billionaire chairman of Ripple, which is described on its website as the "leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses."
Larsen has donated $6 million to the super PAC since Feb. 2026. His latest $5 million donation to Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC is his second-largest single donation after donating $5,444,975 to Future Forward PAC in 2024 to support Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign.
Trump-backed Firebrand Wins Arizona Gop Governor Primary, Setting Up High-stakes Showdown
#donation
The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC had spent roughly $1.3 million on opposing Ogles and supporting his Republican challenger, Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's former commissioner of agriculture, and recently bought another $700,000 worth of ads.
The group has raised $6.7 million this year, making Ogles a sizable portion of their spending this cycle. A Fox News Digital review of FEC filings discovered that the super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, the California-based billionaire chairman of Ripple, which is described on its website as the "leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses."
Larsen has donated $6 million to the super PAC since Feb. 2026. His latest $5 million donation to Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC is his second-largest single donation after donating $5,444,975 to Future Forward PAC in 2024 to support Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign.
Trump-backed Firebrand Wins Arizona Gop Governor Primary, Setting Up High-stakes Showdown
#donation
2 days ago
Replacing a productive starter is difficult. Replacing one of the defense's leaders can be even harder. The Philadelphia Eagles certainly understand that reality. Following Reed Blankenship's departure, they're in familiar territory, managing roster turnover, but rather than asking one player to fill every aspect of his role, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio appears to be taking a different approach.
Philadelphia will likely rely on Coach Fangio's unit early this season. Recently, he spoke with the media at Eagles camp. When asked who would **** ume the communication responsibilities in the secondary, a role Blankenship filled admirably, Fangio didn't identify a single successor. Instead, he named several.
"That'll be both of them (Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba). When it's Mukuba and Epps back there, they'll both do it. Epps is very capable of that, and I think Andrew is too. He'll get even better and better, this being his second year and being more confident... And Cooper DeJean, when he's there, he'll be capable of it."
Those comments offer a revealing glimpse into how Philadelphia plans to move forward after losing one of its defensive leaders. Communication won't fall on one player. It, like everything else on this Eagles defense, will evolve into a more team effort.
Blankenship's value extended beyond tackles and interceptions. As one of the defense's primary communicators, he helped organize coverages, relay adjustments and keep the secondary aligned before the snap. Those responsibilities don't disappear simply because he has left to continue his career with the Houston Texans. Instead of placing that burden entirely on Marcus Epps or expecting Mukuba to become the defense's lone voice immediately, Fangio is cultivating multiple players who can direct traffic from the back end.
#Eagles #replacing #instead #marcus
Philadelphia will likely rely on Coach Fangio's unit early this season. Recently, he spoke with the media at Eagles camp. When asked who would **** ume the communication responsibilities in the secondary, a role Blankenship filled admirably, Fangio didn't identify a single successor. Instead, he named several.
"That'll be both of them (Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba). When it's Mukuba and Epps back there, they'll both do it. Epps is very capable of that, and I think Andrew is too. He'll get even better and better, this being his second year and being more confident... And Cooper DeJean, when he's there, he'll be capable of it."
Those comments offer a revealing glimpse into how Philadelphia plans to move forward after losing one of its defensive leaders. Communication won't fall on one player. It, like everything else on this Eagles defense, will evolve into a more team effort.
Blankenship's value extended beyond tackles and interceptions. As one of the defense's primary communicators, he helped organize coverages, relay adjustments and keep the secondary aligned before the snap. Those responsibilities don't disappear simply because he has left to continue his career with the Houston Texans. Instead of placing that burden entirely on Marcus Epps or expecting Mukuba to become the defense's lone voice immediately, Fangio is cultivating multiple players who can direct traffic from the back end.
#Eagles #replacing #instead #marcus
2 days ago
There are once again a lot of familiar quarterbacks in new places ahead of the 2026 college football season. Here are the most notable quarterbacks who changed schools during the offseason.
Arnold was Auburn's primary quarterback in 2025, but threw for just six touchdowns across 215 passing attempts in 10 games and transferred after Hugh Freeze's departure. The former highly touted Oklahoma recruit now heads west to play for former Florida coach Dan Mullen and hopes that his third school in four seasons will facilitate a breakout season.
With James Madison coach Bob Chesney now at UCLA, Barnett left for a power conference school too after leading the Dukes to the College Football Playoff in 2025. In two seasons as JMU's starter, Barnett threw for over 5,400 yards and 49 TDs to just 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 TDs in 2025.
The three-year starter at Iowa State will play his final season of college football in the Big Ten after following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht's stats dropped in 2025 as Iowa State won three fewer games than it did in 2024, but he tossed 64 career TDs and threw for 9,274 yards over 42 games with the Cyclones.
Boley was Kentucky's main quarterback in 2025 as the Mark Stoops era came to an ignominious end. Boley threw for 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 2025 and now heads to Tempe as the favorite to start for coach Kenny Dillingham.
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Arnold was Auburn's primary quarterback in 2025, but threw for just six touchdowns across 215 passing attempts in 10 games and transferred after Hugh Freeze's departure. The former highly touted Oklahoma recruit now heads west to play for former Florida coach Dan Mullen and hopes that his third school in four seasons will facilitate a breakout season.
With James Madison coach Bob Chesney now at UCLA, Barnett left for a power conference school too after leading the Dukes to the College Football Playoff in 2025. In two seasons as JMU's starter, Barnett threw for over 5,400 yards and 49 TDs to just 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 589 yards and 15 TDs in 2025.
The three-year starter at Iowa State will play his final season of college football in the Big Ten after following coach Matt Campbell to State College. Becht's stats dropped in 2025 as Iowa State won three fewer games than it did in 2024, but he tossed 64 career TDs and threw for 9,274 yards over 42 games with the Cyclones.
Boley was Kentucky's main quarterback in 2025 as the Mark Stoops era came to an ignominious end. Boley threw for 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 2025 and now heads to Tempe as the favorite to start for coach Kenny Dillingham.
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2 days ago
Noah Fant has played alongside some of the NFL's most accomplished wide receivers. It's something that gives the New Orleans Saints tight end a unique perspective on where Chris Olave stands around the league. Fant spent last season in Cincinnati with Ja'Marr Chase, who commands one of the NFL's largest target shares. After watching Olave during his first training camp in New Orleans, Fant believes the Saints' star belongs in a similar tier to where Chase stands.
"Ja'Marr got a lot of targets a game, as he should have," Fant told reporters on Sunday. "He's a great player, like, transcending wide receiver. But I think Chris — I mean, I think he's just as much up there. You know what I'm saying? Like, he's a great player."
Fant has also shared offenses with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Courtland Sutton during previous stops. It's a perspective that carries additional weight because he's seen several versions of elite receiver play throughout his career.
Olave will remain one of the primary pieces of the Saints' offense after being rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million just a few days ago. He also established himself early as one of Tyler Shough's top targets. For Fant, the tight end understands that the ball will frequently go in Olave's direction.
"There's guys like Chris Olave, right? He's going to have the ball a lot," Fant said. "He's a really good player, and as he should."
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"Ja'Marr got a lot of targets a game, as he should have," Fant told reporters on Sunday. "He's a great player, like, transcending wide receiver. But I think Chris — I mean, I think he's just as much up there. You know what I'm saying? Like, he's a great player."
Fant has also shared offenses with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Courtland Sutton during previous stops. It's a perspective that carries additional weight because he's seen several versions of elite receiver play throughout his career.
Olave will remain one of the primary pieces of the Saints' offense after being rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million just a few days ago. He also established himself early as one of Tyler Shough's top targets. For Fant, the tight end understands that the ball will frequently go in Olave's direction.
"There's guys like Chris Olave, right? He's going to have the ball a lot," Fant said. "He's a really good player, and as he should."
#player #chase
2 days ago
School has already started in some districts here in Arizona and that means the fall high school sports season is quickly approaching.
Flag football has seen explosive growth since being sanctioned by the AIA in 2023. There are four conferences, with a total of 159 schools participating heading into the 2026 season. The Arizona Republic is previewing players and teams ahead of the upcoming season. We will be asking for your vote on the top players at each position and the top teams (the poll appears after the list; print readers can find it with this story online at https://www.azcentral.com/...
Offense came first, starting with the quarterbacks. Then it was the wide receivers and centers. Now, it's the defense's turn. We begin with the rushers, whose primary job is to chase after quarterbacks.
1. Kayden Kisler, Gilbert Highland, So.
She will have to sit out the first half of the season after transferring from Hamilton, but she's going to make a huge impact right away once eligible. When it comes to pure speed, no player in the state at the position tops her.
#arizona #high
Flag football has seen explosive growth since being sanctioned by the AIA in 2023. There are four conferences, with a total of 159 schools participating heading into the 2026 season. The Arizona Republic is previewing players and teams ahead of the upcoming season. We will be asking for your vote on the top players at each position and the top teams (the poll appears after the list; print readers can find it with this story online at https://www.azcentral.com/...
Offense came first, starting with the quarterbacks. Then it was the wide receivers and centers. Now, it's the defense's turn. We begin with the rushers, whose primary job is to chase after quarterbacks.
1. Kayden Kisler, Gilbert Highland, So.
She will have to sit out the first half of the season after transferring from Hamilton, but she's going to make a huge impact right away once eligible. When it comes to pure speed, no player in the state at the position tops her.
#arizona #high
