21 hours ago
There was no mistaking the message being emphasized to the Ohio State men's basketball team.
Starting with a July 20 practice, the Buckeyes were spending a full week focusing on one side of the court. It's the end where opponents have gotten what they have mostly wanted for the past several seasons, and it was the primary focal point as coach Jake Diebler looked ahead to a looming exhibition trip to Puerto Rico.
Defense topped the plans, an emphasis that even carried over to the weight room.
"At any moment, (Diebler) makes us drop down, get in a stance and hold it," guard Curtis Givens III said after a July 21 practice. "This week we're just trying to get better at defense and understanding our defensive concepts better."
That emphasis is not just for the two games the Buckeyes will play in Puerto Rico. It wasn't until the end of the week that Ohio State even got copies of the rosters for its forthcoming foes.
#diebler #rico
Starting with a July 20 practice, the Buckeyes were spending a full week focusing on one side of the court. It's the end where opponents have gotten what they have mostly wanted for the past several seasons, and it was the primary focal point as coach Jake Diebler looked ahead to a looming exhibition trip to Puerto Rico.
Defense topped the plans, an emphasis that even carried over to the weight room.
"At any moment, (Diebler) makes us drop down, get in a stance and hold it," guard Curtis Givens III said after a July 21 practice. "This week we're just trying to get better at defense and understanding our defensive concepts better."
That emphasis is not just for the two games the Buckeyes will play in Puerto Rico. It wasn't until the end of the week that Ohio State even got copies of the rosters for its forthcoming foes.
#diebler #rico
4 days ago
COOPERSTOWN, NY — The trio comes from Curaçao, Puerto Rico and California.
They played center field and second base.
They played for 18 different teams, with two of them teammates for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, here they are together, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent, who will be immortalized Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with a record 60 Hall of Famers expected to be in attendance, including Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman.
Most arrived in Cooperstown already, with Wade Boggs stealing the show Thursday afternoon by kneeling down and officially proposing to Debbie Boggs at the Otesaga Hotel, 50 years after already being married.
#cooperstown #cura #puerto #california
They played center field and second base.
They played for 18 different teams, with two of them teammates for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, here they are together, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent, who will be immortalized Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with a record 60 Hall of Famers expected to be in attendance, including Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman.
Most arrived in Cooperstown already, with Wade Boggs stealing the show Thursday afternoon by kneeling down and officially proposing to Debbie Boggs at the Otesaga Hotel, 50 years after already being married.
#cooperstown #cura #puerto #california
4 days ago
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Reported a 15% sequential increase in EPS driven by higher net interest income, solid fee generation, and continued balance sheet growth.
Attributed strong Puerto Rico performance to a healthy labor market, robust tourism, and ongoing infrastructure investment supported by federal disaster recovery funds.
Modernized over half of the Puerto Rico retail branch network to enhance customer experience through a blend of digital self-service and personalized support.
Expanded commercial capabilities with a new cash management platform and corporate credit card solutions, which now account for nearly half of commercial purchase volume.
#puerto #half #commercial #tell
Reported a 15% sequential increase in EPS driven by higher net interest income, solid fee generation, and continued balance sheet growth.
Attributed strong Puerto Rico performance to a healthy labor market, robust tourism, and ongoing infrastructure investment supported by federal disaster recovery funds.
Modernized over half of the Puerto Rico retail branch network to enhance customer experience through a blend of digital self-service and personalized support.
Expanded commercial capabilities with a new cash management platform and corporate credit card solutions, which now account for nearly half of commercial purchase volume.
#puerto #half #commercial #tell
6 days ago
SubwayTakes creator Kareem Rahma and his longtime partner Karina Muslimova are married
The pair tied the knot on the rooftop at the Nine Orchard hotel in the city, after unrest in Cairo forced them to abandon their original plan
The pair were surrounded by friends and family during their ceremony, including their daughter, Sufi, whom they welcomed in 2024
SubwayTakes creator Kareem Rahma and writer and artist Karina Muslimova are married!
The popular social media creator, known for his viral interview series that takes place on New York City subways, tied the knot with his longtime love in a New York City wedding ceremony on June 27, after first meeting on Hinge in 2021, per Vogue.
Together, the pair share a daughter, Sufi, whom they welcomed in 2024. It was on a trip to Puerto Rico during the family's first Mother's Day with their daughter that Rahma asked Muslimova to marry him — though the couple was initially unsure if they wanted to get married traditionally at all.
"At the beginning of our relationship, we weren't even sure we wanted one. We used to joke that, in a world full of husbands and wives, we'd still be calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend well into our 80s," Muslimova told the outlet.
Karina Muslimova and Kareem Rahma.
Credit: Hannah Turner Harts/BFA.com/Shutterstock
#married #subwaytakes
The pair tied the knot on the rooftop at the Nine Orchard hotel in the city, after unrest in Cairo forced them to abandon their original plan
The pair were surrounded by friends and family during their ceremony, including their daughter, Sufi, whom they welcomed in 2024
SubwayTakes creator Kareem Rahma and writer and artist Karina Muslimova are married!
The popular social media creator, known for his viral interview series that takes place on New York City subways, tied the knot with his longtime love in a New York City wedding ceremony on June 27, after first meeting on Hinge in 2021, per Vogue.
Together, the pair share a daughter, Sufi, whom they welcomed in 2024. It was on a trip to Puerto Rico during the family's first Mother's Day with their daughter that Rahma asked Muslimova to marry him — though the couple was initially unsure if they wanted to get married traditionally at all.
"At the beginning of our relationship, we weren't even sure we wanted one. We used to joke that, in a world full of husbands and wives, we'd still be calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend well into our 80s," Muslimova told the outlet.
Karina Muslimova and Kareem Rahma.
Credit: Hannah Turner Harts/BFA.com/Shutterstock
#married #subwaytakes
15 days ago
Evan Brock, basketball was not only a way to earn money, but also the means that molded him into a disciplined and hardworking person. He graduated from the University of Alabama and went on to develop a successful career in professional basketball. Evan Brock played for the NBA team Atlanta Hawks and, for many years, played basketball around the world, including the Dominican Republic, Argentina, South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, and many other countries.
All the experience he gained from playing abroad allowed him to see different playing styles, coaches' strategies, and cultures. This experience allows him to become familiar with how to develop athletes.
Having moved to different places, Evan learned that success is not guaranteed by talent alone.
This knowledge is helpful now that Evan is retired from playing, as he ******* ists athletes with both the business and personal aspects of playing professionally.
In 2026, the six-foot-nine former small forward launches his sports management company, The Brock Group, which provides professional ******* istance to college and professional athletes to help them reach their full potential both on the field and personally.
All the experience he gained from playing abroad allowed him to see different playing styles, coaches' strategies, and cultures. This experience allows him to become familiar with how to develop athletes.
Having moved to different places, Evan learned that success is not guaranteed by talent alone.
This knowledge is helpful now that Evan is retired from playing, as he ******* ists athletes with both the business and personal aspects of playing professionally.
In 2026, the six-foot-nine former small forward launches his sports management company, The Brock Group, which provides professional ******* istance to college and professional athletes to help them reach their full potential both on the field and personally.
16 days ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 6: A detail shot of the Los Angeles Dodger logo that is painted on the field as fans walk around the warning track before the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won the game 6-2. (Photo by Paul Spinelli/MLB via Getty Images)
The baseball world has lost a notable member of a generation that helped expand opportunities for Puerto Rican players in the sport.
While his own major league career was relatively brief, his impact reached far beyond the box score, particularly in his hometown and throughout Puerto Rico's rich baseball tradition.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Exclusive: Albert Pujols Downplays Interest In Mets Manager Job
For many fans, Hector Valle's name may not spark the same immediate recognition as some of his contemporaries. Yet his accomplishments established a lasting legacy that continued long after his playing days ended, both on the island and across professional baseball.
The baseball world has lost a notable member of a generation that helped expand opportunities for Puerto Rican players in the sport.
While his own major league career was relatively brief, his impact reached far beyond the box score, particularly in his hometown and throughout Puerto Rico's rich baseball tradition.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Exclusive: Albert Pujols Downplays Interest In Mets Manager Job
For many fans, Hector Valle's name may not spark the same immediate recognition as some of his contemporaries. Yet his accomplishments established a lasting legacy that continued long after his playing days ended, both on the island and across professional baseball.
20 days ago
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of state financial officers said it uncovered roughly $225 million in alleged fraud across America's schools over the past six years, identifying nearly 90 cases involving embezzlement, fake invoices, inflated enrollment, bid-rigging and kickbacks.
In a new report obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) and Open the Books ***** yzed every Education Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress issued between Oct. 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, revealing alleged fraud across 24 states and Puerto Rico.
"All fraud is harmful, but defrauding education dollars meant to help kids learn and succeed is especially hideous," SFOF CEO OJ Oleka said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"The findings in this report should alarm every family, teacher, and civic leader, especially since they only scratch the surface of the problem. The state financial officers courageously tracking every school dollar abused historically have had a bloated federal education bureaucracy only make their job harder."
The War On Fraud Is Here, And Vice President Vance Is Leading It From The Front
In a new report obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) and Open the Books ***** yzed every Education Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress issued between Oct. 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, revealing alleged fraud across 24 states and Puerto Rico.
"All fraud is harmful, but defrauding education dollars meant to help kids learn and succeed is especially hideous," SFOF CEO OJ Oleka said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"The findings in this report should alarm every family, teacher, and civic leader, especially since they only scratch the surface of the problem. The state financial officers courageously tracking every school dollar abused historically have had a bloated federal education bureaucracy only make their job harder."
The War On Fraud Is Here, And Vice President Vance Is Leading It From The Front
20 days ago
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of state financial officers said it uncovered roughly $225 million in alleged fraud across America's schools over the past six years, identifying nearly 90 cases involving embezzlement, fake invoices, inflated enrollment, bid-rigging and kickbacks.
In a new report obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) and Open the Books **** yzed every Education Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress issued between Oct. 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, revealing alleged fraud across 24 states and Puerto Rico.
"All fraud is harmful, but defrauding education dollars meant to help kids learn and succeed is especially hideous," SFOF CEO OJ Oleka said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"The findings in this report should alarm every family, teacher, and civic leader, especially since they only scratch the surface of the problem. The state financial officers courageously tracking every school dollar abused historically have had a bloated federal education bureaucracy only make their job harder."
The War On Fraud Is Here, And Vice President Vance Is Leading It From The Front
In a new report obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) and Open the Books **** yzed every Education Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress issued between Oct. 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, revealing alleged fraud across 24 states and Puerto Rico.
"All fraud is harmful, but defrauding education dollars meant to help kids learn and succeed is especially hideous," SFOF CEO OJ Oleka said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"The findings in this report should alarm every family, teacher, and civic leader, especially since they only scratch the surface of the problem. The state financial officers courageously tracking every school dollar abused historically have had a bloated federal education bureaucracy only make their job harder."
The War On Fraud Is Here, And Vice President Vance Is Leading It From The Front
21 days ago
Miles Russell is making his seventh PGA Tour start this week at the ISCO Championship July 9-12 at the Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Ky.
If the 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach keeps stacking good finishes ― Russell made the cut in the U.S. Open and the Puerto Rico Open and tied for 15th in the Korn Ferry Tour Club Car Championship for his highest finish in 13 professional starts ― will he ever get to Florida State, where he's scheduled to enroll in the fall of 2027?
However, there are yet to be any signs of impatience on his part to fast-track his career to professional golf.
At a news conference on July 8 after playing in the pro-am, Russell talked more about learning from the example of the players in his group for the first two rounds, Jackson Koivun (who played three years at Auburn) and Ben James (four years at Virginia).
First Coast team: Miles Russell, Paul Tesori finally work out their PGA Tour play date
If the 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach keeps stacking good finishes ― Russell made the cut in the U.S. Open and the Puerto Rico Open and tied for 15th in the Korn Ferry Tour Club Car Championship for his highest finish in 13 professional starts ― will he ever get to Florida State, where he's scheduled to enroll in the fall of 2027?
However, there are yet to be any signs of impatience on his part to fast-track his career to professional golf.
At a news conference on July 8 after playing in the pro-am, Russell talked more about learning from the example of the players in his group for the first two rounds, Jackson Koivun (who played three years at Auburn) and Ben James (four years at Virginia).
First Coast team: Miles Russell, Paul Tesori finally work out their PGA Tour play date
21 days ago
DETROIT — Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora left the club in the middle of his third season on the job because of what manager A.J. Hinch described as “philosophical differences.”
“I know that news is going to be surprising to a lot of people,” Hinch said. “I love Joey. Joey loved being a Tiger. He’s been instrumental in his time here. But similar to a family, sometimes it doesn’t last forever.
“We both just agreed it’s probably best for the players and everybody to separate,” Hinch added.
Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, is the older brother of former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was fired earlier this season. Both played in the major leagues for more than a decade as middle infielders.
Billy Boyer, a first-year member of Hinch’s staff, will move from his position handling “quality control” to third base coach for the remainder of this season, the club said before a game against the Athletics.
“I know that news is going to be surprising to a lot of people,” Hinch said. “I love Joey. Joey loved being a Tiger. He’s been instrumental in his time here. But similar to a family, sometimes it doesn’t last forever.
“We both just agreed it’s probably best for the players and everybody to separate,” Hinch added.
Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, is the older brother of former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was fired earlier this season. Both played in the major leagues for more than a decade as middle infielders.
Billy Boyer, a first-year member of Hinch’s staff, will move from his position handling “quality control” to third base coach for the remainder of this season, the club said before a game against the Athletics.
23 days ago
Recent Duke commit Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje helped Team USA earn a gold medal Sunday at the U17 FIBA World Cup final against Serbia. Boumtje-Boumtje dominated both the glass and the scoring once again, finishing as the team's second leading scorer with 20 points to go along with 15 rebounds and three blocks.
As a result, the United States cruised to a 107-81 victory, and Boumtje-Boumtje took home MVP honors for the tournament. Some of his strongest outputs came in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Against Australia in the semifinals, Boumtje-Boumtje tallied 23 points and 15 rebounds. In the quarterfinals versus Puerto Rico, Boumtje-Boumtje posted 31 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in the quarterfinals.
Now with the 2026-27 season a few months away, Duke fans will be anticipating a strong freshman year from their prized prospect.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke commit earns gold medal and U17 FIBA World Cup MVP honors
As a result, the United States cruised to a 107-81 victory, and Boumtje-Boumtje took home MVP honors for the tournament. Some of his strongest outputs came in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Against Australia in the semifinals, Boumtje-Boumtje tallied 23 points and 15 rebounds. In the quarterfinals versus Puerto Rico, Boumtje-Boumtje posted 31 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in the quarterfinals.
Now with the 2026-27 season a few months away, Duke fans will be anticipating a strong freshman year from their prized prospect.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke commit earns gold medal and U17 FIBA World Cup MVP honors
23 days ago
Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) is one of the best value penny stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 3, Petco announced its FQ1 2026 financial results, reporting net sales of $1.5 billion and a return to positive comparable sales growth of 0.7%. CEO Joel Anderson noted that these results validate the company's "Reach for the Sky" strategy, highlighting strong performance in its consumables and services businesses as key drivers of growth.
The company saw an increase in gross profit to $574.4 million and a significant rise in operating income, despite reporting a net loss of $15.1 million for the period. Additionally, Petco successfully reduced its total debt to $1.482 billion compared to the previous year and finished the quarter with $166.8 million in cash.
Photo by Reba Spike on Unsplash
Following this strong start, Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook while guiding for the second quarter. Management remains focused on strengthening retail fundamentals and improving profitability, noting that its current projections account for stable economic conditions, ongoing tariff impacts, and elevated fuel costs.
Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) is a retailer of pet-oriented products and services, operating more than 1,500 stores across the US, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company provides services such as veterinary care, grooming, training, tele-health, and pet health insurance services, while its products include pet consumables and supplies.
The company saw an increase in gross profit to $574.4 million and a significant rise in operating income, despite reporting a net loss of $15.1 million for the period. Additionally, Petco successfully reduced its total debt to $1.482 billion compared to the previous year and finished the quarter with $166.8 million in cash.
Photo by Reba Spike on Unsplash
Following this strong start, Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook while guiding for the second quarter. Management remains focused on strengthening retail fundamentals and improving profitability, noting that its current projections account for stable economic conditions, ongoing tariff impacts, and elevated fuel costs.
Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc. (NASDAQ:WOOF) is a retailer of pet-oriented products and services, operating more than 1,500 stores across the US, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company provides services such as veterinary care, grooming, training, tele-health, and pet health insurance services, while its products include pet consumables and supplies.
24 days ago
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) is one of the Top 10 Extreme Value Stocks To Buy Now. On June 22, TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) from $230 to $197 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The downward price target revision still reflects a 24% upside from current levels. After a May hospital survey showed that revenue remained largely flat compared to the previous year, the firm lowered its growth expectations for 2026 and 2027. According to the survey, weaker surgical procedure volumes were partly offset by growth in other medical services.
The healthcare industry is well positioned to benefit from the AI tailwind. By using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, lower labor costs, and better manage complex reimbursement processes, hospitals may strengthen their competitive position and profitability over time, according to UBS. While health insurers are expected to benefit from these efficiency improvements, the firm believes hospitals could be the biggest beneficiaries.
Moreover, large hospital operators such as HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, and Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) have already begun deploying AI in areas such as billing and reimbursement management, staffing, and clinical documentation. The firm believes these companies could maintain an advantage over many nonprofit hospitals for several years.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) provides hospital and healthcare services through more its acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across the US, Puerto Rico, and the UK.
While we acknowledge the potential of UHS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
The healthcare industry is well positioned to benefit from the AI tailwind. By using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, lower labor costs, and better manage complex reimbursement processes, hospitals may strengthen their competitive position and profitability over time, according to UBS. While health insurers are expected to benefit from these efficiency improvements, the firm believes hospitals could be the biggest beneficiaries.
Moreover, large hospital operators such as HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, and Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) have already begun deploying AI in areas such as billing and reimbursement management, staffing, and clinical documentation. The firm believes these companies could maintain an advantage over many nonprofit hospitals for several years.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:UHS) provides hospital and healthcare services through more its acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care access points across the US, Puerto Rico, and the UK.
While we acknowledge the potential of UHS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
25 days ago
Everything came together for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Still feeling the scars of falling five wins shy of going back-to-back, the two-time MVP winner enjoyed a nice pick-me-up a little over a month after as we're amid the hottest part of the summer.
Canada picked up a relaxing 110-84 win over Puerto Rico in the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifier. Gilgeous-Alexander parachuted in and scored an easy 26 points in front of his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. To make things even more special, the court was designed with his logo on the baselines.
Most of Canada's top NBA players sat this out. But Gilgeous-Alexander had every incentive to suit up. With the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics right around the corner, the program hopes to build off its most successful stint of international hoops thanks to his ascension as an all-time great.
Gilgeous-Alexander also had the chance to play alongside cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker. That hasn't happened since their high school days. The former went to the more prestigious Kentucky before becoming a one-and-done lottery pick. Meanwhile, the latter had to play multiple years at Virginia Tech.
Even though both are success stories on their own, their paths have taken completely different roads. Gilgeous-Alexander has turned into one of the NBA's best players this era. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Larry O'Brien trophy. His accolade list is as long as a CVS receipt.
Canada picked up a relaxing 110-84 win over Puerto Rico in the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifier. Gilgeous-Alexander parachuted in and scored an easy 26 points in front of his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. To make things even more special, the court was designed with his logo on the baselines.
Most of Canada's top NBA players sat this out. But Gilgeous-Alexander had every incentive to suit up. With the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics right around the corner, the program hopes to build off its most successful stint of international hoops thanks to his ascension as an all-time great.
Gilgeous-Alexander also had the chance to play alongside cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker. That hasn't happened since their high school days. The former went to the more prestigious Kentucky before becoming a one-and-done lottery pick. Meanwhile, the latter had to play multiple years at Virginia Tech.
Even though both are success stories on their own, their paths have taken completely different roads. Gilgeous-Alexander has turned into one of the NBA's best players this era. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Larry O'Brien trophy. His accolade list is as long as a CVS receipt.
25 days ago
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surprises NBA fans with a new look.
The 2025-26 NBA season ended in heartbreak for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they failed to defend their NBA Championship.
Since then, Gilgeous-Alexander has kept a relatively low profile, but fans finally saw what the OKC star had been up to during Canada's FIBA World Cup qualifier game against Puerto Rico.
Being one of the top players in the NBA, everything that SGA does impacts his fans, including his hairstyle. For years, the Thunder star kept his signature braids and cornrows.
However, during the Canada vs. Puerto Rico game, Gilgeous-Alexander walked onto the court without them, and it wreaked havoc among fans.
The 2025-26 NBA season ended in heartbreak for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they failed to defend their NBA Championship.
Since then, Gilgeous-Alexander has kept a relatively low profile, but fans finally saw what the OKC star had been up to during Canada's FIBA World Cup qualifier game against Puerto Rico.
Being one of the top players in the NBA, everything that SGA does impacts his fans, including his hairstyle. For years, the Thunder star kept his signature braids and cornrows.
However, during the Canada vs. Puerto Rico game, Gilgeous-Alexander walked onto the court without them, and it wreaked havoc among fans.
28 days ago
Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) is one of the 9 Best Stocks to Buy in Chris Hohn's TCI Fund Portfolio.
Forming almost 3% of the TCI Fund portfolio, Ferrovial SE officially completed its conversion into a Dutch public limited liability company, legally changing its name to Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) on April 30, 2026. On June 8, 2026, Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) was awarded a $1.079 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This newly awarded contract marks the second contract with USACE under the Puerto Nuevo flood control project and aims at expanding and upgrading a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan. Ignacio Gaston, Ferrovial Construction CEO, stated:
We are proud to continue working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver complex projects that will strengthen resilience, reduce flood risk, and provide long-term benefits for the local economy and community.
In a more recent development, on June 24, 2026, Dalaman Airport, managed by Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER), became the first global terminal to meet 100% of its electricity demand using rooftop solar power. Phase 2 completion marks a major milestone in Ferrovial N.V.'s (NASDAQ:FER) strategy for low-carbon infrastructure.
Founded in 1952, Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) is a global infrastructure giant with headquarters in the Netherlands. The company manages high-concession toll roads, airports, and construction ****** ets, with North America serving as its primary long-term corporate growth engine.
Forming almost 3% of the TCI Fund portfolio, Ferrovial SE officially completed its conversion into a Dutch public limited liability company, legally changing its name to Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) on April 30, 2026. On June 8, 2026, Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) was awarded a $1.079 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This newly awarded contract marks the second contract with USACE under the Puerto Nuevo flood control project and aims at expanding and upgrading a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan. Ignacio Gaston, Ferrovial Construction CEO, stated:
We are proud to continue working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver complex projects that will strengthen resilience, reduce flood risk, and provide long-term benefits for the local economy and community.
In a more recent development, on June 24, 2026, Dalaman Airport, managed by Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER), became the first global terminal to meet 100% of its electricity demand using rooftop solar power. Phase 2 completion marks a major milestone in Ferrovial N.V.'s (NASDAQ:FER) strategy for low-carbon infrastructure.
Founded in 1952, Ferrovial N.V. (NASDAQ:FER) is a global infrastructure giant with headquarters in the Netherlands. The company manages high-concession toll roads, airports, and construction ****** ets, with North America serving as its primary long-term corporate growth engine.
29 days ago
A special day for Fredy Guarín, who celebrates his 40th birthday today. The former midfielder, born on 30 June 1986 in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, wore the Inter shirt from 2013 to 2016, showcasing power, grit and outstanding shooting ability. During his Nerazzurri spell, the former Colombian midfielder made 141 appearances and scored 22 goals, with fans admiring his knack for making the difference through driving runs, late bursts into the box and thunderous strikes from distance. Guarín scored several memorable goals, above all his strike in the derby in September 2015, when his left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom corner earned Inter all three points.
Inter and the entire Nerazzurri faithful wish Fredy Guarín a very happy 40th birthday!
Inter and the entire Nerazzurri faithful wish Fredy Guarín a very happy 40th birthday!
29 days ago
Justin Martinez: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invested into the recently-opened TD Coliseum in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, in February. The arena’s Shai Legacy Court was unveiled today. It’ll debut when SGA and Team Canada face Puerto Rico (July 3) and Jamaica (July 6) in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.
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30 days ago
The NBA has another gambling scandal.
Via Shams Charania of ESPN, NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges for gambling. The charges relate to a sports betting scheme that allegedly included point shaving and prop bets
Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, has shared the news of the indictment to ESPN. Beasley is expected to voluntarily surrender to authorities this week.
A first-round pick of the Denver Nuggets in 2016, Beasley most recently played for the Detroit Pistons, during the 2024-25 season. Last year, he played professionally in Puerto Rico.
Both the NBA and Major League Baseball have had scandals involving the active manipulation of performances and/or the sharing of inside information for betting purposes.
Via Shams Charania of ESPN, NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges for gambling. The charges relate to a sports betting scheme that allegedly included point shaving and prop bets
Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, has shared the news of the indictment to ESPN. Beasley is expected to voluntarily surrender to authorities this week.
A first-round pick of the Denver Nuggets in 2016, Beasley most recently played for the Detroit Pistons, during the 2024-25 season. Last year, he played professionally in Puerto Rico.
Both the NBA and Major League Baseball have had scandals involving the active manipulation of performances and/or the sharing of inside information for betting purposes.
1 month ago
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) is one of the best low volatility stocks to buy under $50. Scotiabank cut the price target on América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) to $20.80 from $21.80 on May 27 and maintained a Sector Perform rating on the shares, telling investors that the firm updated its price targets for LatAm Telecom stocks under its coverage. It further stated that the global risk premium for holding stocks versus bonds has diminished, and the LatAm telecom sector is no exception.
For reference, in its financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) reported that it added 3.0 million wireless subscribers in the quarter, all of them postpaid, having disconnected 90 thousand prepaid subscribers. Mobile service revenue growth for the quarter reached 6.4% year-on-year, with prepaid revenue expanding 5.0% and postpaid revenue 7.3%. It added that fiscal Q1 revenue was 2.1% higher than a year ago in Mexican peso terms, to 237 billion Mexican pesos.
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) is involved in the provision of telecommunications services. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: Mexico Wireless, Mexico Fixed, Brazil, Colombia, Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay), Andean Region (Ecuador and Peru), Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama), the Caribbean (the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico) and Europe (Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia).
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For reference, in its financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) reported that it added 3.0 million wireless subscribers in the quarter, all of them postpaid, having disconnected 90 thousand prepaid subscribers. Mobile service revenue growth for the quarter reached 6.4% year-on-year, with prepaid revenue expanding 5.0% and postpaid revenue 7.3%. It added that fiscal Q1 revenue was 2.1% higher than a year ago in Mexican peso terms, to 237 billion Mexican pesos.
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:AMX) is involved in the provision of telecommunications services. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: Mexico Wireless, Mexico Fixed, Brazil, Colombia, Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay), Andean Region (Ecuador and Peru), Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama), the Caribbean (the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico) and Europe (Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia).
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1 month ago
Xander Zayas will defend his WBA and WBO Light Middleweight **** les later TONIGHT (Sat., June 27, 2026) against interim WBA champion, Jaron “Boots” Ennis, in a highly-anticipated **** le fight streaming live on DAZN PPV.
Zayas, the 23-year old Puerto Rican phenom with a 23-0 mark, is looking for the biggest win of his career by attempting to hand “Boots” his first-ever defeat, who has racked up a 35-0-1 record of his own. The knock on both men’s careers thus far is the lack of big names conquests on their resume’s, but now one of them will have the chance to score a big notch on their belt.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
154 lbs.: Xander Zayas vs. ‘Boots’ Ennis
140 lbs.: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
175 lbs.: Benn Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
160 lbs.: Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno – Tucker defeats Cedeo via majority decision
115 lbs.: Juan Manuel Lopes Jr vs. Albert Motos – Lopes Jr. defeats Motos via first-round knockout
122 lbs.: Dennis Thompson vs. Edwin Rodriguez – Thompson defeats Rodriguez via split-decision
147 lbs.: Quincey Williams vs. Jerome Baxter – Williams defeats Baxter via unanimous decision
Coming soon…
Zayas, the 23-year old Puerto Rican phenom with a 23-0 mark, is looking for the biggest win of his career by attempting to hand “Boots” his first-ever defeat, who has racked up a 35-0-1 record of his own. The knock on both men’s careers thus far is the lack of big names conquests on their resume’s, but now one of them will have the chance to score a big notch on their belt.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
154 lbs.: Xander Zayas vs. ‘Boots’ Ennis
140 lbs.: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
175 lbs.: Benn Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
160 lbs.: Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno – Tucker defeats Cedeo via majority decision
115 lbs.: Juan Manuel Lopes Jr vs. Albert Motos – Lopes Jr. defeats Motos via first-round knockout
122 lbs.: Dennis Thompson vs. Edwin Rodriguez – Thompson defeats Rodriguez via split-decision
147 lbs.: Quincey Williams vs. Jerome Baxter – Williams defeats Baxter via unanimous decision
Coming soon…
1 month ago
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The best boxers in the world travel to New York City, where Puerto Rican fighter Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defenses his WBO and WBA super welterweight ******* les against Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 27.
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1 month ago
Xander Zayas will defend his WBA and WBO Light Middleweight **** les later TONIGHT (Sat., June 27, 2026) against interim WBA champion, Jaron “Boots” Ennis, in a highly-anticipated **** le fight streaming live on DAZN PPV.
Zayas, the 23-year old Puerto Rican phenom with a 23-0 mark, is looking for the biggest win of his career by attempting to hand “Boots” his first-ever defeat, who has racked up a 35-0-1 record of his own. The knock on both men’s careers thus far is the lack of big names conquests on their resume’s, but now one of them will have the chance to score a big notch on their belt.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
154 lbs.: Xander Zayas vs. ‘Boots’ Ennis
140 lbs.: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
175 lbs.: Benn Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
160 lbs.: Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno
115 lbs.: Juan Manuel Lopes Jr vs. Albert Motos
147 lbs.: Quincey Williams vs. Jerome Baxter
122 lbs.: Dennis Thompson vs. Edwin Rodriguez
Coming soon…
Zayas, the 23-year old Puerto Rican phenom with a 23-0 mark, is looking for the biggest win of his career by attempting to hand “Boots” his first-ever defeat, who has racked up a 35-0-1 record of his own. The knock on both men’s careers thus far is the lack of big names conquests on their resume’s, but now one of them will have the chance to score a big notch on their belt.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
154 lbs.: Xander Zayas vs. ‘Boots’ Ennis
140 lbs.: Emiliano Vargas vs. Bryce Mills
175 lbs.: Benn Whittaker vs. Richard Rivera
160 lbs.: Jahi Tucker vs. Euri Cedeno
115 lbs.: Juan Manuel Lopes Jr vs. Albert Motos
147 lbs.: Quincey Williams vs. Jerome Baxter
122 lbs.: Dennis Thompson vs. Edwin Rodriguez
Coming soon…
1 month ago
Investors seeking energy exposure often choose between high-growth infrastructure plays and stable midstream giants. Choosing between New Fortress Energy LLC (NASDAQ:NFE) and ONEOK Inc (NYSE:OKE) requires balancing aggressive expansion against steady cash generation.
New Fortress focuses on liquefied natural gas logistics and power plants in emerging markets, while ONEOK manages a massive pipeline network across the United States. While both play vital roles in energy transport, their financial health and risk profiles diverged significantly heading into 2026.
New Fortress Energy operates as a global energy infrastructure company specializing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and power plants. It manages logistics and power solutions in markets including Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Key customers include CFE and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), and such customer concentration adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $1.5 billion, representing a decrease of more than 36% compared to the prior year. The company reported a net loss of nearly $1.8 billion for the period. This performance reflects a challenging period of transition and ******* et restructuring for the energy provider. Free cash flow was negative $1.49 billion, representing the cash remaining after paying for operations and capital equipment.
ONEOK operates an extensive midstream energy network consisting of approximately 60,000 miles of pipelines for natural gas and refined products. The company gathers and transports energy for a diverse group of producers and industrial customers, including several electric utility stocks. Its business model relies heavily on long-term, fee-based contracts that reduce direct exposure to fluctuating commodity prices.
New Fortress focuses on liquefied natural gas logistics and power plants in emerging markets, while ONEOK manages a massive pipeline network across the United States. While both play vital roles in energy transport, their financial health and risk profiles diverged significantly heading into 2026.
New Fortress Energy operates as a global energy infrastructure company specializing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and power plants. It manages logistics and power solutions in markets including Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Key customers include CFE and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), and such customer concentration adds a layer of risk to the business.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $1.5 billion, representing a decrease of more than 36% compared to the prior year. The company reported a net loss of nearly $1.8 billion for the period. This performance reflects a challenging period of transition and ******* et restructuring for the energy provider. Free cash flow was negative $1.49 billion, representing the cash remaining after paying for operations and capital equipment.
ONEOK operates an extensive midstream energy network consisting of approximately 60,000 miles of pipelines for natural gas and refined products. The company gathers and transports energy for a diverse group of producers and industrial customers, including several electric utility stocks. Its business model relies heavily on long-term, fee-based contracts that reduce direct exposure to fluctuating commodity prices.
1 month ago
Basketball transactions have always lived in their own universe, but every now and then, the NBA produces a move so bizarre it rivals even baseball’s strangest deals. This time, a former Texas A&M standout is at the center of it despite the fact that he hasn’t played a single NBA game and isn’t even playing basketball in the United States.
During Night 1 of the NBA Draft, the New York Knicks made a move of their own, acquiring the draft rights to former Texas A&M center Chinemelu Elonu from the Los Angeles Lakers. If the name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, there’s a reason. Elonu was drafted in 2009, nearly two decades ago.
Elonu entered the draft after a breakout junior season in College Station, averaging 10 points and 8.3 rebounds while earning First‑Team All‑Big 12 honors. The Lakers selected him with the 59th pick in the second round, a range where making an NBA roster is an uphill climb.
Instead of sticking stateside, Elonu signed with CAI Zaragoza in Spain, launching an international career that’s still going strong. Over the years, he’s collected championships across multiple leagues, led Puerto Rico’s BSN in blocks three times, and captured the 2022 rebounding ***** le. His résumé is proof that the NBA isn’t the only path to a long, successful, and lucrative basketball career.
Yet even while playing across the world, the NBA still finds a way to keep a hand in everything. Elonu may never suit up for the Knicks or any NBA team, but his draft rights continue to move like a stock on the global basketball market, reminding everyone just how strange and far‑reaching NBA transactions can be.
During Night 1 of the NBA Draft, the New York Knicks made a move of their own, acquiring the draft rights to former Texas A&M center Chinemelu Elonu from the Los Angeles Lakers. If the name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, there’s a reason. Elonu was drafted in 2009, nearly two decades ago.
Elonu entered the draft after a breakout junior season in College Station, averaging 10 points and 8.3 rebounds while earning First‑Team All‑Big 12 honors. The Lakers selected him with the 59th pick in the second round, a range where making an NBA roster is an uphill climb.
Instead of sticking stateside, Elonu signed with CAI Zaragoza in Spain, launching an international career that’s still going strong. Over the years, he’s collected championships across multiple leagues, led Puerto Rico’s BSN in blocks three times, and captured the 2022 rebounding ***** le. His résumé is proof that the NBA isn’t the only path to a long, successful, and lucrative basketball career.
Yet even while playing across the world, the NBA still finds a way to keep a hand in everything. Elonu may never suit up for the Knicks or any NBA team, but his draft rights continue to move like a stock on the global basketball market, reminding everyone just how strange and far‑reaching NBA transactions can be.
1 month ago
As Lewis Crocker realised a lifetime dream by winning the IBF welterweight ***** le at Windsor Park in his native Belfast last September, predictably, the questions as to what is next quickly followed.
Marquee names such as Conor Benn and Devin Haney were rumoured for a lucrative first defence, while a domestic rematch with Conah Walker was also touted, but instead of home comforts, the 29-year-old finds himself in Brisbane, Australia to face mandatory contender and local favourite Liam Paro on Wednesday.
With Paddy Donovan - whom Crocker had edged in their rematch to claim the ***** le last year to improve to 22 wins from as many contests - withdrawing from a final eliminator against Paro [27-1] in January, the former IBF light-welterweight champion was elevated to mandatory challenger.
Australian promoter No Limit would win the purse bid, edging out Crocker's promoter Matchroom by $27,000 (£20,000), handing Paro the opportunity to win a world ***** le in his native Queensland.
Roles are somewhat reversed this time, as Paro won his first world ***** le in the 10st division by upsetting the odds in June 2024 against Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias in enemy territory, before returning to the island to be out-pointed by USA's Richardson Hitchens six months later.
Marquee names such as Conor Benn and Devin Haney were rumoured for a lucrative first defence, while a domestic rematch with Conah Walker was also touted, but instead of home comforts, the 29-year-old finds himself in Brisbane, Australia to face mandatory contender and local favourite Liam Paro on Wednesday.
With Paddy Donovan - whom Crocker had edged in their rematch to claim the ***** le last year to improve to 22 wins from as many contests - withdrawing from a final eliminator against Paro [27-1] in January, the former IBF light-welterweight champion was elevated to mandatory challenger.
Australian promoter No Limit would win the purse bid, edging out Crocker's promoter Matchroom by $27,000 (£20,000), handing Paro the opportunity to win a world ***** le in his native Queensland.
Roles are somewhat reversed this time, as Paro won his first world ***** le in the 10st division by upsetting the odds in June 2024 against Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias in enemy territory, before returning to the island to be out-pointed by USA's Richardson Hitchens six months later.
1 month ago
Intuitive + unpredictable = WBA interim flyweight champion.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Albuquerque’s Abraham Perez, facing down the toughest opponent of his career on Sunday in front of an international audience on DAZN, defeated former world champion Jonathan Gonzalez by split decision.
After 12 physical yet tactical rounds, one judge scored the bout for Gonzalez 115-113. Two judges, however, saw it 115-113 for Perez — awarding Perez, the challenger, the interim ****** le belt.
The Journal, scoring off the DAZN streaming, had it 116-112 for Perez.
Perez improved his still-spotless record to 15-0 with seven knockouts. Gonzalez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is 29-5-1.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Albuquerque’s Abraham Perez, facing down the toughest opponent of his career on Sunday in front of an international audience on DAZN, defeated former world champion Jonathan Gonzalez by split decision.
After 12 physical yet tactical rounds, one judge scored the bout for Gonzalez 115-113. Two judges, however, saw it 115-113 for Perez — awarding Perez, the challenger, the interim ****** le belt.
The Journal, scoring off the DAZN streaming, had it 116-112 for Perez.
Perez improved his still-spotless record to 15-0 with seven knockouts. Gonzalez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, is 29-5-1.
1 month ago
Jose Alvarado didn’t take long to take the Knicks’ NBA championship celebration back to the streets of New York.
Less than 24 hours after a Game 5 win over Spurs in San Antonio to clinch the ***** le, the Knicks guard was back in New York, celebrating his heritage in one of the city’s annual Puerto Rican Day parades.
He did so alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who’s been basking in the Knicks’ win alongside the rest of New York. Both fronted a float as it cruised through the streets of Alvarado’s native Brooklyn. Alvarado did so while sporting his newly earned Knicks championship hat.
When handed a microphone, Alvarado summed up his state of mind the day after the Knicks won the franchise’s first NBA ***** le since 1973.
“I’m blessed,” Alvarado said. “And a little drunk.”
Less than 24 hours after a Game 5 win over Spurs in San Antonio to clinch the ***** le, the Knicks guard was back in New York, celebrating his heritage in one of the city’s annual Puerto Rican Day parades.
He did so alongside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who’s been basking in the Knicks’ win alongside the rest of New York. Both fronted a float as it cruised through the streets of Alvarado’s native Brooklyn. Alvarado did so while sporting his newly earned Knicks championship hat.
When handed a microphone, Alvarado summed up his state of mind the day after the Knicks won the franchise’s first NBA ***** le since 1973.
“I’m blessed,” Alvarado said. “And a little drunk.”
2 months ago
The San Diego Padres organization again has two teams in the Domincan Summer League (DSL). The players live and train on the campus of their Domincan Academies and play their games on the grounds of the the team-operated training sites and academies.
Padres Gold and Padres Brown began playing on June 1 with several top international prospects on the roster(s). Padres scouts and executives have signed dozens of players during the international signing period that began on Jan. 15. If you check the Padres transactions in the roster section of the website, you will see many more have been signed over past months.
All of these players fall within the criteria of at least 16 years old and turn 17 before Sept. 1 of the signing year. They come from everywhere outside of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and the DSL is the location where most begin their professional careers.
The Padres have a $5.94 million bonus pool for this signing class that runs until Dec. 15. Three of the top 100 international prospects as ranked by MLB Pipeline signed with the Padres. They are all currently on the roster in the DSL. There are also three other prospects playing this year that are considered high reward players. One is a holdover from the 2025 class that also featured three other players currently ranked on the Padres top 100 prospects list.
SS/3B Deivid Coronil, No. 25, is an 18-year-old from Venezuela who played in the DSL last year and is currently not active on any team. He is most likely still in Arizona in a development program.
Padres Gold and Padres Brown began playing on June 1 with several top international prospects on the roster(s). Padres scouts and executives have signed dozens of players during the international signing period that began on Jan. 15. If you check the Padres transactions in the roster section of the website, you will see many more have been signed over past months.
All of these players fall within the criteria of at least 16 years old and turn 17 before Sept. 1 of the signing year. They come from everywhere outside of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and the DSL is the location where most begin their professional careers.
The Padres have a $5.94 million bonus pool for this signing class that runs until Dec. 15. Three of the top 100 international prospects as ranked by MLB Pipeline signed with the Padres. They are all currently on the roster in the DSL. There are also three other prospects playing this year that are considered high reward players. One is a holdover from the 2025 class that also featured three other players currently ranked on the Padres top 100 prospects list.
SS/3B Deivid Coronil, No. 25, is an 18-year-old from Venezuela who played in the DSL last year and is currently not active on any team. He is most likely still in Arizona in a development program.
8 months ago
FDA issues a mass recall of more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a mass recall of more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers, including Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart, across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
The shredded cheese manufacturer, Great Lakes Cheese Co. of Hiram, Ohio, initiated the voluntary recall, saying the products may be contaminated with metal fragments, which may cause internal injuries if consumed.
The FDA rated the recall as a Class II, which means the product could “cause temporary or medically r
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a mass recall of more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers, including Aldi, Publix, Target and Walmart, across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
The shredded cheese manufacturer, Great Lakes Cheese Co. of Hiram, Ohio, initiated the voluntary recall, saying the products may be contaminated with metal fragments, which may cause internal injuries if consumed.
The FDA rated the recall as a Class II, which means the product could “cause temporary or medically r
