1 hr. ago
Liverpool want to sign a record-breaking star and they're at the front of the queue to do so.
Liverpool's attack needs an injection of energy from the wing after a season in which they struggled badly to stretch teams. The Reds didn't have the pace dynamism to attack from wide areas, nor were they good enough on the counter-attack, and it has them shopping for new talent this summer.
Yan Diomande was the priority, of course, but he's now signed for Real Madrid. Now it's Bradley Barcola heading the shortlist - and the Reds are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain about a move.
But that's not all. Reports broke this week that Ibrahim Mbaye was wanted at Anfield and now it appears that they've gone straight to the front of the queue.
L'Equipe reports that both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are pushing hardest to sign Mbaye right now. The winger is fully expected to move somewhere this summer, especially after PSG completed a deal for Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco.
#reds #queue
Liverpool's attack needs an injection of energy from the wing after a season in which they struggled badly to stretch teams. The Reds didn't have the pace dynamism to attack from wide areas, nor were they good enough on the counter-attack, and it has them shopping for new talent this summer.
Yan Diomande was the priority, of course, but he's now signed for Real Madrid. Now it's Bradley Barcola heading the shortlist - and the Reds are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain about a move.
But that's not all. Reports broke this week that Ibrahim Mbaye was wanted at Anfield and now it appears that they've gone straight to the front of the queue.
L'Equipe reports that both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are pushing hardest to sign Mbaye right now. The winger is fully expected to move somewhere this summer, especially after PSG completed a deal for Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco.
#reds #queue
2 days ago
Arsenal's summer business is gathering pace and attention is now turning towards the attacking line, with Ben Jacobs on the Latte Firm YouTube channel reporting that Iliman Ndiaye is among the players admired at the Emirates Stadium. The update arrives during a period when **** nal are already pushing forward on multiple fronts, and it adds another layer to what looks like an ambitious market strategy.
The Premier League champions have already secured Illan Meslier, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis on permanent deals, while Bruno Guimaraes is understood to be closing in on a £75m move from Newcastle United. **** nal's recruitment, therefore, appears centred on strengthening quality, depth and tactical flexibility before the 2026/27 campaign begins.
Ndiaye's situation is one to watch. Everton's Senegal international has been linked with interest from Al Hilal, and there is now an indication that **** nal have made checks on his availability. The key quote remains, "I heard the other day that Iliman Ndiaye is a player that **** nal really like. He's rejected a contract proposal at Everton for now and Al Hilal are working on that deal, maybe they'll pull it off, but **** nal are one of the clubs that made an enquiry."
That does not automatically place **** nal at the front of the queue, but it suggests the club are doing due diligence on alternative profiles in case their biggest attacking targets prove difficult to land. Vinicius Jr has been discussed as a dream option, though any move of that scale would naturally be complicated. In that context, Ndiaye becomes a credible name in the wider conversation.
From **** nal's perspective, the attraction is easy to understand. Ndiaye can operate from either flank, drift into central **** es and offer a different type of movement across the front line. Across two seasons at Everton, he has returned 17 goals in 71 appearances, figures that point to contribution and resilience in a demanding environment.
#iliman
The Premier League champions have already secured Illan Meslier, Piero Hincapie and Christos Tzolis on permanent deals, while Bruno Guimaraes is understood to be closing in on a £75m move from Newcastle United. **** nal's recruitment, therefore, appears centred on strengthening quality, depth and tactical flexibility before the 2026/27 campaign begins.
Ndiaye's situation is one to watch. Everton's Senegal international has been linked with interest from Al Hilal, and there is now an indication that **** nal have made checks on his availability. The key quote remains, "I heard the other day that Iliman Ndiaye is a player that **** nal really like. He's rejected a contract proposal at Everton for now and Al Hilal are working on that deal, maybe they'll pull it off, but **** nal are one of the clubs that made an enquiry."
That does not automatically place **** nal at the front of the queue, but it suggests the club are doing due diligence on alternative profiles in case their biggest attacking targets prove difficult to land. Vinicius Jr has been discussed as a dream option, though any move of that scale would naturally be complicated. In that context, Ndiaye becomes a credible name in the wider conversation.
From **** nal's perspective, the attraction is easy to understand. Ndiaye can operate from either flank, drift into central **** es and offer a different type of movement across the front line. Across two seasons at Everton, he has returned 17 goals in 71 appearances, figures that point to contribution and resilience in a demanding environment.
#iliman
3 days ago
Hull City are among the clubs tracking Manor Solomon as Tottenham continue to reshape their squad before the Premier League season begins. According to I News, Spurs still expect several departures in the closing stages of the window, and Solomon is one of the names moving towards the front of that queue.
The 27-year-old has had pre-season minutes under Roberto De Zerbi, yet the wider picture appears clear. He is not part of the plans for 2026-27 and Tottenham are open to a deal. West Ham are described as the current frontrunners, although Hull City have registered interest and are watching developments closely.
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Tottenham's valuation is around £20m, with early bids potentially landing anywhere between £10m and £20m. That range leaves room for movement and makes this one worth following, especially for Championship clubs ******* sing whether there is a structure that could work.
Solomon joined Spurs on a free transfer from Fulham in 2023 but has struggled to establish himself in north London. He has made only five senior appearances for the club and has since taken in loan spells at Leeds United, Villarreal and Fiorentina. There were moments when a route back looked possible, but another temporary exit followed and the expectation now is for a permanent move.
#league
The 27-year-old has had pre-season minutes under Roberto De Zerbi, yet the wider picture appears clear. He is not part of the plans for 2026-27 and Tottenham are open to a deal. West Ham are described as the current frontrunners, although Hull City have registered interest and are watching developments closely.
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Tottenham's valuation is around £20m, with early bids potentially landing anywhere between £10m and £20m. That range leaves room for movement and makes this one worth following, especially for Championship clubs ******* sing whether there is a structure that could work.
Solomon joined Spurs on a free transfer from Fulham in 2023 but has struggled to establish himself in north London. He has made only five senior appearances for the club and has since taken in loan spells at Leeds United, Villarreal and Fiorentina. There were moments when a route back looked possible, but another temporary exit followed and the expectation now is for a permanent move.
#league
3 days ago
Two of the biggest listings in market history are queued up for the back end of this year, and punters are already pricing the run-in.
Polymarket has opened books on where OpenAI (Unlisted:OPAI) and Anthropic (Unlisted (US):ANTHRO) private valuations land at the end of August, settled on the price reported by Nasdaq Private Market.
The contrast between the two is the interesting bit. OpenAI's market is tightly clustered and reasonably well traded, with 54% on a valuation of $800 billion to $900 billion, and a further 23% on $900 billion to $1 trillion.
That is basically a bet on nothing happening, since OpenAI was last marked at $852 billion in March and has sat there ever since. A related market gives it a 57% chance of touching $900 billion by 31 August.
Anthropic's book, by comparison, is barely trading, with most brackets showing no volume at all and prices that do not add up to a coherent picture.
#unlisted #polymarket
Polymarket has opened books on where OpenAI (Unlisted:OPAI) and Anthropic (Unlisted (US):ANTHRO) private valuations land at the end of August, settled on the price reported by Nasdaq Private Market.
The contrast between the two is the interesting bit. OpenAI's market is tightly clustered and reasonably well traded, with 54% on a valuation of $800 billion to $900 billion, and a further 23% on $900 billion to $1 trillion.
That is basically a bet on nothing happening, since OpenAI was last marked at $852 billion in March and has sat there ever since. A related market gives it a 57% chance of touching $900 billion by 31 August.
Anthropic's book, by comparison, is barely trading, with most brackets showing no volume at all and prices that do not add up to a coherent picture.
#unlisted #polymarket
5 days ago
The president, Aleksander Ceferin, speaks first. That's the way in a crisis.
Then the natural order: the treasurer and vice president, Sandor Csanyi; English Football **** ociation CEO Mark Bullingham. Male European football executives lined up on the Zoom screen, queueing up to save our world.
But then this emergency meeting of UEFA, European football's governing body, convened in response to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, takes a twist.
Laura McAllister, another vice president and one of two women on the governing body's 21-member executive committee, takes the microphone. She demands real action: a full boycott of FIFA competitions.
Maybe this means little to you — the fact that on an emergency call of 150 individuals actively wrestling with what they consider to be an existential threat to football's future, it is a woman who issues the call to arms.
#fifa #vice #competitions
Then the natural order: the treasurer and vice president, Sandor Csanyi; English Football **** ociation CEO Mark Bullingham. Male European football executives lined up on the Zoom screen, queueing up to save our world.
But then this emergency meeting of UEFA, European football's governing body, convened in response to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, takes a twist.
Laura McAllister, another vice president and one of two women on the governing body's 21-member executive committee, takes the microphone. She demands real action: a full boycott of FIFA competitions.
Maybe this means little to you — the fact that on an emergency call of 150 individuals actively wrestling with what they consider to be an existential threat to football's future, it is a woman who issues the call to arms.
#fifa #vice #competitions
7 days ago
RB Leipzig star Yan Diomandé appears to have taken the situation surrounding his proposed transfer to La Liga giants Real Madrid into his own hands.
This comes amid the understanding that the winger on Saturday pulled out of Leipzig's travelling squad bound for a pre-season training camp in Austria.
The reason? As per German transfer journalist, a sudden bout of illness…
Wide-man Diomandé has of course seen his name dominate the Spanish media headlines over the course of the last week. After word was forthcoming that Real Madrid had joined the hunt for the Ivorian, Los Blancos quickly muscled themselves to the front of the queue.
From here, an agreement was found with Diomandé's entourage, with a similar accord understood to be mere details away from being set in stone with Leipzig.
#diomand #real #course #liga
This comes amid the understanding that the winger on Saturday pulled out of Leipzig's travelling squad bound for a pre-season training camp in Austria.
The reason? As per German transfer journalist, a sudden bout of illness…
Wide-man Diomandé has of course seen his name dominate the Spanish media headlines over the course of the last week. After word was forthcoming that Real Madrid had joined the hunt for the Ivorian, Los Blancos quickly muscled themselves to the front of the queue.
From here, an agreement was found with Diomandé's entourage, with a similar accord understood to be mere details away from being set in stone with Leipzig.
#diomand #real #course #liga
10 days ago
The writing has been on the wall at Parkhead for some time. Celtic are ready to listen to offers for Johnny Kenny this summer, with Millwall positioning themselves at the front of the queue. Sky Sports, via The72, confirmed that the Scottish champions won't stand in the striker's way if a decent bid comes in. Alex Neil wants the 23-year-old Republic of Ireland international at The Den, convinced he can hit the ground running straight away in the Championship.
The signing of Colombian attacker Camilo Duran from Qarabag effectively sealed Kenny's fate. Celtic originally paid Sligo Rovers £140,000 for the forward back in January 2022. Alan Nixon reports via his Patreon that a figure around £850,000 should get the deal done now. That represents a tidy profit on a player who never quite nailed down a starting spot.
Millwall aren't alone in their chase. Bolton Wanderers want him back permanently after his impressive loan spell last term. Kenny clicked quickly under Steven Schumacher, bagging six goals in 14 matches to help push Bolton towards promotion from League One before a knee issue cut his campaign short.
Add those figures to his Celtic return, and he managed 12 goals and two ******* ists across 36 total games in 2025/26. Four of those goals came in 22 Scottish Premiership matches for Celtic. Respectable enough for a squad member. Not enough to demand a starting shirt under Martin O'Neill. Publicly, O'Neill has noted that no final decision has been made on the Irishman's long-term future. Behind the scenes, sources suggest breaking into the first team this summer looks like a mountain too steep to climb.
Taking £850,000 for a squad player isn't defeatist. It is basic business. Celtic get a clean exit, pocket a profit, and free up ******* e on the wage bill for O'Neill to reinvest where it matters. Kenny gets the chance to kickstart his career somewhere he will actually play week in, week out.
#o 'neill #Millwall
The signing of Colombian attacker Camilo Duran from Qarabag effectively sealed Kenny's fate. Celtic originally paid Sligo Rovers £140,000 for the forward back in January 2022. Alan Nixon reports via his Patreon that a figure around £850,000 should get the deal done now. That represents a tidy profit on a player who never quite nailed down a starting spot.
Millwall aren't alone in their chase. Bolton Wanderers want him back permanently after his impressive loan spell last term. Kenny clicked quickly under Steven Schumacher, bagging six goals in 14 matches to help push Bolton towards promotion from League One before a knee issue cut his campaign short.
Add those figures to his Celtic return, and he managed 12 goals and two ******* ists across 36 total games in 2025/26. Four of those goals came in 22 Scottish Premiership matches for Celtic. Respectable enough for a squad member. Not enough to demand a starting shirt under Martin O'Neill. Publicly, O'Neill has noted that no final decision has been made on the Irishman's long-term future. Behind the scenes, sources suggest breaking into the first team this summer looks like a mountain too steep to climb.
Taking £850,000 for a squad player isn't defeatist. It is basic business. Celtic get a clean exit, pocket a profit, and free up ******* e on the wage bill for O'Neill to reinvest where it matters. Kenny gets the chance to kickstart his career somewhere he will actually play week in, week out.
#o 'neill #Millwall
16 days ago
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Swatch Group reported stronger first-half sales as demand improved across its watch brands and shoppers lined up for its Royal Pop pocket watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Sales rose 8.5% at constant exchange rates to CHF 3.12 billion (about $3.8 billion), helped by a sharp acceleration in May and June. But operating profit fell to CHF 52 million, badly missing expectations, as currency effects and production costs weighed. The watches are moving again. The margins, less so.
Swatch Group, owner of Omega, Longines, Tissot, Breguet and Swatch, reported first-half net sales of CHF 3.12 billion. At constant exchange rates, sales rose 8.5% from a year earlier. On a reported basis, growth was much weaker because the strong Swiss franc dragged on results.
The company said sales momentum improved sharply in the second quarter, especially in May and June. Demand was helped by strength across price segments and regions, including the US, Europe, ***** an, South Korea and China.
A major highlight was the Royal Pop, a pocket watch made with Audemars Piguet. The launch triggered long lines in cities including New York, London, Barcelona and Dubai, with demand so strong that Swatch had to close some stores and limit queues.
#swatch #sales #reported
Swatch Group reported stronger first-half sales as demand improved across its watch brands and shoppers lined up for its Royal Pop pocket watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Sales rose 8.5% at constant exchange rates to CHF 3.12 billion (about $3.8 billion), helped by a sharp acceleration in May and June. But operating profit fell to CHF 52 million, badly missing expectations, as currency effects and production costs weighed. The watches are moving again. The margins, less so.
Swatch Group, owner of Omega, Longines, Tissot, Breguet and Swatch, reported first-half net sales of CHF 3.12 billion. At constant exchange rates, sales rose 8.5% from a year earlier. On a reported basis, growth was much weaker because the strong Swiss franc dragged on results.
The company said sales momentum improved sharply in the second quarter, especially in May and June. Demand was helped by strength across price segments and regions, including the US, Europe, ***** an, South Korea and China.
A major highlight was the Royal Pop, a pocket watch made with Audemars Piguet. The launch triggered long lines in cities including New York, London, Barcelona and Dubai, with demand so strong that Swatch had to close some stores and limit queues.
#swatch #sales #reported
24 days ago
ONE Championship has completed the bracket for its blockbuster eight-man ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament, revealing the final two matchups that will determine who earns a shot at gold.
Three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian will square off against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7. The bout streams live in Asia primetime via live.onefc.com from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The very next night, ****** an's Kosuke "Unstoppable Phoenix" Takagi collides with China's Luo Chao at ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8, live from the iconic EBARA WAVE Arena Ota. The winner of the tournament will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
In two previously announced bouts, former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri will seek revenge against "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang, while ****** anese star Kaito Ono runs it back with Iranian powerhouse Mohammad Siasarani.
Marat Grigorian appeared to place himself at the front of the featherweight kickboxing queue with his most recent performance. The Armenian icon needed less than two minutes to knock out Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29, ending their heated rivalry with a decisive statement inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
Three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian will square off against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7. The bout streams live in Asia primetime via live.onefc.com from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The very next night, ****** an's Kosuke "Unstoppable Phoenix" Takagi collides with China's Luo Chao at ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8, live from the iconic EBARA WAVE Arena Ota. The winner of the tournament will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
In two previously announced bouts, former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri will seek revenge against "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang, while ****** anese star Kaito Ono runs it back with Iranian powerhouse Mohammad Siasarani.
Marat Grigorian appeared to place himself at the front of the featherweight kickboxing queue with his most recent performance. The Armenian icon needed less than two minutes to knock out Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29, ending their heated rivalry with a decisive statement inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
26 days ago
As the beginnings of a Mexico City thunderstorm swirl high above, dark clouds circling like a slow-motion whirlpool, a pair of English fans do not give a jot.
It is three hours before Mexico face England in the most anticipated match at the Estadio Azteca in 40 years. Attendees are being warned to take cover as the police implement their electrical storm protocol. But these adults, merry on pure vibes, are engrossed in the most childlike of games: a chalk-drawn hopscotch on the gravel, outside the stadium's Cabecera Norte end, with 'Viva Mexico' at the top. And the locals, kids and adults alike, are loving it.
And when embarking on a lap of the outer perimeter of the World Cup's most iconic venue before the blockbuster last-16 occasion, similar feel-good scenes are at every corner. Event volunteers dressed in blue and green form a 'Limbo' dance opportunity for passers-by; half a dozen Mexican dance groups greet ticket holders to the south of the main entrance; Mexicans joust with English in gentle ribbing as they queue for entry into the arena.
It is an intoxicating, smile-inducing, dopamine-hitting environment. This is the essence of the biggest event in world sport: the amalgamation of different nationalities and cultures, old and young, male and female. All coalescing, with passion and fervour, in a setting completely irrational and illogical, if it were not for two national football teams going head-to-head.
This is the premise of founder Jules Rimet's vision when he formed the very first World Cup in 1930. In his words: "It's about bringing together countries from around the world, people who might otherwise have nothing in common… at least for a little while." And, mercifully, 96 years on in its 23rd edition, the tournament still fulfils this overarching ethos, despite all the factors working against those in the stands.
It is three hours before Mexico face England in the most anticipated match at the Estadio Azteca in 40 years. Attendees are being warned to take cover as the police implement their electrical storm protocol. But these adults, merry on pure vibes, are engrossed in the most childlike of games: a chalk-drawn hopscotch on the gravel, outside the stadium's Cabecera Norte end, with 'Viva Mexico' at the top. And the locals, kids and adults alike, are loving it.
And when embarking on a lap of the outer perimeter of the World Cup's most iconic venue before the blockbuster last-16 occasion, similar feel-good scenes are at every corner. Event volunteers dressed in blue and green form a 'Limbo' dance opportunity for passers-by; half a dozen Mexican dance groups greet ticket holders to the south of the main entrance; Mexicans joust with English in gentle ribbing as they queue for entry into the arena.
It is an intoxicating, smile-inducing, dopamine-hitting environment. This is the essence of the biggest event in world sport: the amalgamation of different nationalities and cultures, old and young, male and female. All coalescing, with passion and fervour, in a setting completely irrational and illogical, if it were not for two national football teams going head-to-head.
This is the premise of founder Jules Rimet's vision when he formed the very first World Cup in 1930. In his words: "It's about bringing together countries from around the world, people who might otherwise have nothing in common… at least for a little while." And, mercifully, 96 years on in its 23rd edition, the tournament still fulfils this overarching ethos, despite all the factors working against those in the stands.
28 days ago
Reports from Italy have added fresh intrigue to the Curtis Jones situation, with Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness claiming Liverpool have reached an "agreement" with Nottingham Forest over the midfielder. It is the sort of update that immediately raises eyebrows, not least because Jones remains one of the more interesting contract calls facing Liverpool this summer.
The key line is that Jones is now said to be "closer to joining" Forest, with the City Ground side reportedly moving ahead of other suitors. Inter Milan have been linked, Aston Villa have also been mentioned elsewhere, yet this latest claim frames Forest as the club making the decisive push.
If this report is accurate, Forest have done well to position themselves at the front of the queue. The article states that Liverpool and Forest have "reach agreement" over Jones, while the midfielder is described as being "closer to joining" the Midlands club. There is still an obvious need for caution around any developing transfer story, especially one originating abroad before being fully backed up closer to Merseyside, but the scenario itself is credible.
Jones has entered the final 12 months of his current deal, and that always sharpens the conversation. A player of his profile, age and experience does not drift into the last year of a contract without serious questions being asked. Liverpool have a decision to make, and Jones has one too.
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The key line is that Jones is now said to be "closer to joining" Forest, with the City Ground side reportedly moving ahead of other suitors. Inter Milan have been linked, Aston Villa have also been mentioned elsewhere, yet this latest claim frames Forest as the club making the decisive push.
If this report is accurate, Forest have done well to position themselves at the front of the queue. The article states that Liverpool and Forest have "reach agreement" over Jones, while the midfielder is described as being "closer to joining" the Midlands club. There is still an obvious need for caution around any developing transfer story, especially one originating abroad before being fully backed up closer to Merseyside, but the scenario itself is credible.
Jones has entered the final 12 months of his current deal, and that always sharpens the conversation. A player of his profile, age and experience does not drift into the last year of a contract without serious questions being asked. Liverpool have a decision to make, and Jones has one too.
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29 days ago
Bayern Munich could have another option for midfielder João Palhinha as Benfica might have some interest in the 31-year-old:
Benfica are currently the club showing the most interest in João Palhinha and are preparing a bid in the region of €20m fixed plus €5m in performance related add-ons. Benfica coach Marco Silva, who worked with Palhinha at Fulham, sees him as his desired target in midfield and wants to reunite with him. Palhinha is very interested in a return to Portugal/Lisbon.
At this point, Bayern Munich might not care too much about where Palhinha goes, just as long as he takes his €12 million salary package off of its books. Getting that much would be a steal for the Bavarians, who have no use for Palhinha.
Arsenal might be ready to drop a ton of look on Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers…or they are — at least — thinking about it:
Arsenal must meet Aston Villa’s valuation if they want to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, according to Football Insider. The Gunners are believed to be at the front of the queue for the 23-year-old but, with five years remaining on his contract, Villa are expected to stand firm with their demands of a £130 million transfer fee. Rogers scored 10 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season, and is one of the top names on manager Mikel Arteta’s shortlist.
Benfica are currently the club showing the most interest in João Palhinha and are preparing a bid in the region of €20m fixed plus €5m in performance related add-ons. Benfica coach Marco Silva, who worked with Palhinha at Fulham, sees him as his desired target in midfield and wants to reunite with him. Palhinha is very interested in a return to Portugal/Lisbon.
At this point, Bayern Munich might not care too much about where Palhinha goes, just as long as he takes his €12 million salary package off of its books. Getting that much would be a steal for the Bavarians, who have no use for Palhinha.
Arsenal might be ready to drop a ton of look on Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers…or they are — at least — thinking about it:
Arsenal must meet Aston Villa’s valuation if they want to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, according to Football Insider. The Gunners are believed to be at the front of the queue for the 23-year-old but, with five years remaining on his contract, Villa are expected to stand firm with their demands of a £130 million transfer fee. Rogers scored 10 goals in 37 Premier League matches last season, and is one of the top names on manager Mikel Arteta’s shortlist.
29 days ago
Hyperscalers are locking in 15-year leases before facilities break ground, with grid interconnection queues stretching to 2030 cementing a multi-year supply squeeze.
EQIX posted a record $378M in Q1 bookings while DLR grew sales 16% year over year and carries a $1.8B backlog.
All three data center REITs pay dividends above 1.9% and hold Buy ratings from Citigroup, Truist Financial, and JPMorgan.
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The AI buildout has turned the old-school data center real estate investment trusts (REITs) from a niche real estate subsector into one of the clearest ways to own the physical infrastructure behind the artificial intelligence boom, and the numbers are starting to back that up. One of the biggest companies in the arena, Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX), posted $2.444 billion in first-quarter 2026 revenue, up 10% year over year, and a record $378 million in first-quarter bookings, while another, Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR), logged 16% year-over-year sales growth and has a $1.8 billion backlog. Vacancy in primary U.S. markets remains near record lows. Hyperscalers are locking in 15-year leases years before facilities even break ground, and grid interconnection queues stretching out to 2030 mean the supply squeeze isn't going away anytime soon.
EQIX posted a record $378M in Q1 bookings while DLR grew sales 16% year over year and carries a $1.8B backlog.
All three data center REITs pay dividends above 1.9% and hold Buy ratings from Citigroup, Truist Financial, and JPMorgan.
Act now: the ****** yst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Equinix didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.
The AI buildout has turned the old-school data center real estate investment trusts (REITs) from a niche real estate subsector into one of the clearest ways to own the physical infrastructure behind the artificial intelligence boom, and the numbers are starting to back that up. One of the biggest companies in the arena, Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX), posted $2.444 billion in first-quarter 2026 revenue, up 10% year over year, and a record $378 million in first-quarter bookings, while another, Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR), logged 16% year-over-year sales growth and has a $1.8 billion backlog. Vacancy in primary U.S. markets remains near record lows. Hyperscalers are locking in 15-year leases years before facilities even break ground, and grid interconnection queues stretching out to 2030 mean the supply squeeze isn't going away anytime soon.
30 days ago
Conor McGregor may have dismissed Justin Gaethje's latest callout, but the former two-division champion has a much bigger goal on his mind.
Ahead of his long-awaited return at UFC 329, McGregor revealed that he is chasing something no fighter has achieved in UFC history – a championship in a third weight class.
Rather than focusing on potential challengers, McGregor made it clear that his ambitions stretch far beyond another grudge fight, reigniting discussion over what could await him if he successfully returns to the Octagon.
Addressing Gaethje's desire to punch him in the face, McGregor brushed aside the challenge before outlining what he believes should come next in his career.
"Yeah, join the queue. He has the lightweight belt, fair play to him. But Holloway put him face down."
Ahead of his long-awaited return at UFC 329, McGregor revealed that he is chasing something no fighter has achieved in UFC history – a championship in a third weight class.
Rather than focusing on potential challengers, McGregor made it clear that his ambitions stretch far beyond another grudge fight, reigniting discussion over what could await him if he successfully returns to the Octagon.
Addressing Gaethje's desire to punch him in the face, McGregor brushed aside the challenge before outlining what he believes should come next in his career.
"Yeah, join the queue. He has the lightweight belt, fair play to him. But Holloway put him face down."
1 month ago
Everton have stolen a march on Europe’s elite. According to reports from Africa Foot, via Sport Witness, the Toffees have tabled a formal opening bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s teenage sensation Christian Kofane. It is an unexpected, aggressive twist to the summer window.
The Merseysiders are long-term admirers. They tracked the 19-year-old Cameroon international well before his five million euro move from Albacete Balompié to Germany last July. Now, David Moyes has authorised a massive gamble to bring him to Goodison Park.
It is a crowded race. **** nal previously led the queue, with Barcelona, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich all sniffing around. The hype is real, stoked by agent Eric Depolo, who publicly branded his client a future hundred-million-euro **** et. Leverkusen are playing hardball, too, demanding that exact nine-figure sum. Moyes, however, needs a reliable frontman right now to replace underperforming attackers, and the Goodison board are waiting on a response.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Christian Kofane of Bayer 04 Leverkusen runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between **** nal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at **** nal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Fiscally, Everton are on a tightrope. Paying anything near Leverkusen’s public valuation is an absurd, unjustifiable risk for a player with so little top-flight experience.
The Merseysiders are long-term admirers. They tracked the 19-year-old Cameroon international well before his five million euro move from Albacete Balompié to Germany last July. Now, David Moyes has authorised a massive gamble to bring him to Goodison Park.
It is a crowded race. **** nal previously led the queue, with Barcelona, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich all sniffing around. The hype is real, stoked by agent Eric Depolo, who publicly branded his client a future hundred-million-euro **** et. Leverkusen are playing hardball, too, demanding that exact nine-figure sum. Moyes, however, needs a reliable frontman right now to replace underperforming attackers, and the Goodison board are waiting on a response.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Christian Kofane of Bayer 04 Leverkusen runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between **** nal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at **** nal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Fiscally, Everton are on a tightrope. Paying anything near Leverkusen’s public valuation is an absurd, unjustifiable risk for a player with so little top-flight experience.
1 month ago
LONDON (AP) — It may not come as a surprise that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament has a somewhat antiquated process when it comes to getting tickets.
Wimbledon is one of the few major sporting events where fans can get tickets in person on the day of the match. But doing so requires plenty of patience, and many hours of waiting in line.
The tradition has become so famous, it’s known as simply “The Queue.” Hopeful fans will even go so far as to camp out in line overnight in hopes of securing one of the first spots that could grant access to Centre Court.
Upon arriving at The Queue, you are given a card with a number that tells you your place in line. This year, some fans have reported waiting up to seven hours before making it inside the grounds, arriving as early as 4 a.m. to get a spot in line.
Fans say the crowds feel bigger this year compared to recent editions, but officials say the 2026 numbers reflect those of 2018 and 2019.
Wimbledon is one of the few major sporting events where fans can get tickets in person on the day of the match. But doing so requires plenty of patience, and many hours of waiting in line.
The tradition has become so famous, it’s known as simply “The Queue.” Hopeful fans will even go so far as to camp out in line overnight in hopes of securing one of the first spots that could grant access to Centre Court.
Upon arriving at The Queue, you are given a card with a number that tells you your place in line. This year, some fans have reported waiting up to seven hours before making it inside the grounds, arriving as early as 4 a.m. to get a spot in line.
Fans say the crowds feel bigger this year compared to recent editions, but officials say the 2026 numbers reflect those of 2018 and 2019.
1 month ago
The contrast could hardly have been greater: the Cape Verde players, plying their trade in Russia, Ireland or Portugal's second division, found themselves facing defending champions Argentina and eight-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi in the World Cup round of 16.
Yet the West African underdog did far more than just hold their own. Cape Verde had Argentina on the brink of defeat and only went down 2–3 after extra time.
But after the match, the players no longer looked like opponents on completely equal footing, and instead slipped more into the role of fans.
Several of Cape Verde's World Cup heroes seized the moment and asked Messi for a souvenir photo. The superstar, with a real queue forming in front of him, granted their wishes with a smile.
Not only because of these images, the Africans are likely to remember this evening forever...
Yet the West African underdog did far more than just hold their own. Cape Verde had Argentina on the brink of defeat and only went down 2–3 after extra time.
But after the match, the players no longer looked like opponents on completely equal footing, and instead slipped more into the role of fans.
Several of Cape Verde's World Cup heroes seized the moment and asked Messi for a souvenir photo. The superstar, with a real queue forming in front of him, granted their wishes with a smile.
Not only because of these images, the Africans are likely to remember this evening forever...
1 month ago
Manchester United have been forced to look beyond the Premier League as they ramp up their search for Casemiro's successor.
INEOS always favoured a Premier League-proven option to replace the Brazilian, but they have failed to land any of their top three targets: Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott is the backup option, but the Cherries have raised his asking price, making it difficult for the Red Devils to seal the deal.
With Michael Carrick demanding three new signings to revamp the midfield, the co-owners have been forced to change their stance, with Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille emerging as the new primary target.
In fact, so enamoured are the 20-time English league champions that they have muscled their way to the top of the queue for the 18-year-old.
INEOS always favoured a Premier League-proven option to replace the Brazilian, but they have failed to land any of their top three targets: Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott is the backup option, but the Cherries have raised his asking price, making it difficult for the Red Devils to seal the deal.
With Michael Carrick demanding three new signings to revamp the midfield, the co-owners have been forced to change their stance, with Ayyoub Bouaddi of Lille emerging as the new primary target.
In fact, so enamoured are the 20-time English league champions that they have muscled their way to the top of the queue for the 18-year-old.
1 month ago
By Jekaterina Golubkova
July 3 (Reuters) - The Russian city of Novorossiysk said on Friday it had suspended gasoline sales to private motorists, and the Black Sea resort of Anapa said Cossacks were helping prevent conflicts at petrol stations as a fuel crisis worsened following Ukrainian attacks.
Long queues of cars now snake back at petrol stations across Russia as drivers feel the impact of Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure intended to pressure Russia into making peace after more than four years of war.
The attacks, following Russia's pounding of Ukrainian power facilities, have forced the world's third-biggest oil producer to import gasoline from as far away as India and led to limits being imposed on how much motorists can buy in some areas and other steps to manage shortages.
Announcing the halt to gasoline sales to private motorists in Novorossiysk, Russia's largest Black Sea outlet for exporting oil, authorities said so-called fuel cards were being issued for fuel purchases to municipal services, firms and businessmen.
July 3 (Reuters) - The Russian city of Novorossiysk said on Friday it had suspended gasoline sales to private motorists, and the Black Sea resort of Anapa said Cossacks were helping prevent conflicts at petrol stations as a fuel crisis worsened following Ukrainian attacks.
Long queues of cars now snake back at petrol stations across Russia as drivers feel the impact of Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure intended to pressure Russia into making peace after more than four years of war.
The attacks, following Russia's pounding of Ukrainian power facilities, have forced the world's third-biggest oil producer to import gasoline from as far away as India and led to limits being imposed on how much motorists can buy in some areas and other steps to manage shortages.
Announcing the halt to gasoline sales to private motorists in Novorossiysk, Russia's largest Black Sea outlet for exporting oil, authorities said so-called fuel cards were being issued for fuel purchases to municipal services, firms and businessmen.
1 month ago
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, returned to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and took an active role in the opening festivities, ******* isting with ticket distribution and personally welcoming visitors as they entered the historic All England Club.
Dressed in a blue linen suit, Middleton was seen mingling with the public. Lines of devoted tennis fans had queued up in the early hours, some as early as 4 a.m., hoping to secure tickets in hopes of experiencing Wimbledon’s fourth day.
Later in the day, Middleton joined four-time Wimbledon semifinalist Tim Henman and Deborah Jevans, chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), to watch British Arthur Fery take on Otto Virtanen in a second-round match. Beyond her courtside presence, Middleton was also scheduled to meet with children from the Shine Camera Club, a photography initiative that empowers and supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Dressed in a blue linen suit, Middleton was seen mingling with the public. Lines of devoted tennis fans had queued up in the early hours, some as early as 4 a.m., hoping to secure tickets in hopes of experiencing Wimbledon’s fourth day.
Later in the day, Middleton joined four-time Wimbledon semifinalist Tim Henman and Deborah Jevans, chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), to watch British Arthur Fery take on Otto Virtanen in a second-round match. Beyond her courtside presence, Middleton was also scheduled to meet with children from the Shine Camera Club, a photography initiative that empowers and supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
1 month ago
By Shrivathsa Sridhar
LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, arrived at Wimbledon on a sunny Thursday to watch local favourite Arthur Fery, one of the last Britons remaining in the draw, face Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen on Court 18.
Dressed in a blue outfit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William made her way to the stands early in the contest and was seated beside British former semi-finalist Tim Henman and All England Club chair Debbie Jevans.
On arrival earlier, tennis fan Kate, who is also the patron of the club, spent time meeting attendees who queued up since early in the morning, alongside the honorary stewards.
Fery is one of four Britons in action, with Jacob Fearnley, Katie Swan and Jan Choinski.
LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, arrived at Wimbledon on a sunny Thursday to watch local favourite Arthur Fery, one of the last Britons remaining in the draw, face Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen on Court 18.
Dressed in a blue outfit, the 44-year-old wife of heir to the throne Prince William made her way to the stands early in the contest and was seated beside British former semi-finalist Tim Henman and All England Club chair Debbie Jevans.
On arrival earlier, tennis fan Kate, who is also the patron of the club, spent time meeting attendees who queued up since early in the morning, alongside the honorary stewards.
Fery is one of four Britons in action, with Jacob Fearnley, Katie Swan and Jan Choinski.
1 month ago
Luke Graham is on his way to Stoke City after heading for a medical, with the deal understood to be worth £2m or more including add-ons – making it one of the most significant outgoing transfers Dundee have concluded in recent memory. As reported by 67 Hail Hail, the move is imminent and the financial structure clears the bar Dundee had publicly set all window.
Let’s be honest about the headline here – Graham is a Dundee player, not ours, and this is his story rather than Celtic’s. The framing around Celtic losing him likely reflects the broader Scottish football context, where any talented young defender departing the SPFL attracts attention from every corner. Graham himself is 22 years old, a ball-playing centre-back who broke properly into the Dundee starting eleven in 2023–24 and earned recognition in Scotland’s youth setups, which is precisely what pushed his valuation into seven-figure territory.
Dundee were under no pressure to sell cheaply. They knocked back a club-record £1.5m bid from Portsmouth in January, setting a clear public benchmark that any summer deal needed to reach £2m with add-ons attached. That stance held, and Stoke – among a queue that included Derby County, Norwich City, Lincoln City, and Rangers – were ultimately the side willing to meet it.
Former Scotland international Alex Rae captured Graham’s trajectory well, saying: “The penny has dropped for him… in terms of the ways he goes about things” – pointing to improved professionalism and consistency as the drivers of his rapid rise from squad player to high-value ****** et. That kind of development story is exactly what you want to see from young Scottish defenders, even when the endpoint is the English Championship rather than Parkhead.
The wider picture here matters too. Scottish clubs holding the line on valuations and extracting genuine market fees for their best young players is good for the game up here. It is a summer where movement at every level has been relentless – interest in Arne Engels from Roma has illustrated just how quickly squad planning can be disrupted when clubs come calling with serious money.
Let’s be honest about the headline here – Graham is a Dundee player, not ours, and this is his story rather than Celtic’s. The framing around Celtic losing him likely reflects the broader Scottish football context, where any talented young defender departing the SPFL attracts attention from every corner. Graham himself is 22 years old, a ball-playing centre-back who broke properly into the Dundee starting eleven in 2023–24 and earned recognition in Scotland’s youth setups, which is precisely what pushed his valuation into seven-figure territory.
Dundee were under no pressure to sell cheaply. They knocked back a club-record £1.5m bid from Portsmouth in January, setting a clear public benchmark that any summer deal needed to reach £2m with add-ons attached. That stance held, and Stoke – among a queue that included Derby County, Norwich City, Lincoln City, and Rangers – were ultimately the side willing to meet it.
Former Scotland international Alex Rae captured Graham’s trajectory well, saying: “The penny has dropped for him… in terms of the ways he goes about things” – pointing to improved professionalism and consistency as the drivers of his rapid rise from squad player to high-value ****** et. That kind of development story is exactly what you want to see from young Scottish defenders, even when the endpoint is the English Championship rather than Parkhead.
The wider picture here matters too. Scottish clubs holding the line on valuations and extracting genuine market fees for their best young players is good for the game up here. It is a summer where movement at every level has been relentless – interest in Arne Engels from Roma has illustrated just how quickly squad planning can be disrupted when clubs come calling with serious money.
1 month ago
The lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.
Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of cars snaking beside roads. Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices. The mayor of the Siberian city of Irkutsk even ordered portable toilets brought in to accommodate those in line.
The fuel crisis — unprecedented for a nation that is one of the world's biggest energy producers — has brought Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine home to ordinary Russians like few other events in the war, now in its fifth year.
It drew a rare admission from President Vladimir Putin, who acknowledged that "problems persist for both motorists and businesses," and "there are still queues at petrol stations, and finding the right grade of petrol isn't always easy."
Putin insisted the shortages are "not critical" and "temporary."
Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of cars snaking beside roads. Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices. The mayor of the Siberian city of Irkutsk even ordered portable toilets brought in to accommodate those in line.
The fuel crisis — unprecedented for a nation that is one of the world's biggest energy producers — has brought Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine home to ordinary Russians like few other events in the war, now in its fifth year.
It drew a rare admission from President Vladimir Putin, who acknowledged that "problems persist for both motorists and businesses," and "there are still queues at petrol stations, and finding the right grade of petrol isn't always easy."
Putin insisted the shortages are "not critical" and "temporary."
1 month ago
June 29 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy mocked Russia's military drive on Monday, saying the Kremlin over the course of more than four years had set and put off 15 deadlines to capture the eastern Donbas region.
Zelenskiy's comments amounted to a response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's rejection a day earlier of what the Kremlin leader said was a Ukrainian proposal to abandon long-range strikes and scale down the fighting.
He said Putin's comments showed he was out of touch with the feelings of Russians who faced queues at petrol stations, linked to a Ukrainian campaign of strikes on oil industry targets.
"Even an oil-producing state, a 'gas station' as Russia has often been called, is now facing fuel shortages," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.
"This is a direct consequence of the war. One of many consequences. It is also one example of how Ukraine responds — with precision, not through terrorism."
Zelenskiy's comments amounted to a response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's rejection a day earlier of what the Kremlin leader said was a Ukrainian proposal to abandon long-range strikes and scale down the fighting.
He said Putin's comments showed he was out of touch with the feelings of Russians who faced queues at petrol stations, linked to a Ukrainian campaign of strikes on oil industry targets.
"Even an oil-producing state, a 'gas station' as Russia has often been called, is now facing fuel shortages," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.
"This is a direct consequence of the war. One of many consequences. It is also one example of how Ukraine responds — with precision, not through terrorism."
1 month ago
As fans queue up at Wimbledon in the hope of securing a ticket to watch some of the biggest names in sport, many tennis lovers face another challenge.
Trying to book a court to play at this time of year can be as hard as returning a professonal tennis player's serve.
And families trying to be healthy, active and entertained by any sports often face another hurdle - money.
Yet, there are a host of opportunities to try out sport for free.
"Record numbers of adults and children are active, and cost should never be a barrier," says Simon Hayes, chief executive of Sport England, which is responsible for growing participation in grassroots sport.
Trying to book a court to play at this time of year can be as hard as returning a professonal tennis player's serve.
And families trying to be healthy, active and entertained by any sports often face another hurdle - money.
Yet, there are a host of opportunities to try out sport for free.
"Record numbers of adults and children are active, and cost should never be a barrier," says Simon Hayes, chief executive of Sport England, which is responsible for growing participation in grassroots sport.
2 months ago
Edinburgh Airport says it is working to resume normal services after the site was evacuated due to reports of potentially suspicious items.
Police said an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team attended after the discovery was made about 18:50 on Friday and the items were "made safe".
The force said the incident is not being treated as suspicious and the evacuation was a precaution.
The airport reopened in the early hours, but it said there would be "knock-on impacts" and long queues built up, extending outside the terminal building, on Saturday morning.
Most flights are scheduled to take off as expected.
Police said an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team attended after the discovery was made about 18:50 on Friday and the items were "made safe".
The force said the incident is not being treated as suspicious and the evacuation was a precaution.
The airport reopened in the early hours, but it said there would be "knock-on impacts" and long queues built up, extending outside the terminal building, on Saturday morning.
Most flights are scheduled to take off as expected.
2 months ago
Manchester United want Crysencio Summerville. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Red Devils are willing to pay up to £50 million for the electric Dutch winger, viewing the 24-year-old as the perfect direct replacement for Marcus Rashford on the left flank. They need urgency. He has it.
The queue does not end at Old Trafford. Paris Saint-Germain are clearing the decks for a competing £43 million bid to tempt him across the Channel. Roma, Napoli, AC Milan, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping tabs. This explosion of continental interest comes down to one thing: the winger is absolutely shining for the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup.
Dropping into the Championship on the final day of the season completely wrecked West Ham's position. Everyone knows they are vulnerable. Relegation forces hands, and reports suggest his actual price could easily slide to between £30 million and £40 million because of that financial hit. Clubs smell blood.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Selling your best ****** et after going down is a bitter pill. Doing it on the cheap? Madness. The board must block out the noise regarding that supposed £30 million discount. By shining for the Oranje this summer, Summerville is doing the hard work for them, inflating his own value with every single game.
The queue does not end at Old Trafford. Paris Saint-Germain are clearing the decks for a competing £43 million bid to tempt him across the Channel. Roma, Napoli, AC Milan, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keeping tabs. This explosion of continental interest comes down to one thing: the winger is absolutely shining for the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup.
Dropping into the Championship on the final day of the season completely wrecked West Ham's position. Everyone knows they are vulnerable. Relegation forces hands, and reports suggest his actual price could easily slide to between £30 million and £40 million because of that financial hit. Clubs smell blood.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Selling your best ****** et after going down is a bitter pill. Doing it on the cheap? Madness. The board must block out the noise regarding that supposed £30 million discount. By shining for the Oranje this summer, Summerville is doing the hard work for them, inflating his own value with every single game.
2 months ago
Arman Tsarukyan just can't see himself getting skipped over again in the ****** le queue at lightweight.
Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC), long labeled the No. 1 contender in the UFC lightweight rankings, thinks the time has finally come for the belt. The Armenian fighter sees himself as the obvious answer for champion Justin Gaethje, who took the lightweight belt from Ilia Topuria in the main event of Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
"It has to be me. Who else?" Tsarukyan said on The Ariel Helwani Show. "What are they going to do? They're going to put Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje or Conor McGregor, if he wins, and I don't think he wins versus Max Holloway? It's me. I want to beat Justin Gaethje. I want to beat everybody, and when Ilia is going to be ready, I want to be the champion, and I'll do same as Justin did and even worse."
Like many, Tsarukyan was surprised to see Gaethje (28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) pull off the upset. Few were giving Gaethje a chance against Topuria. But unlike many, Tsarukyan found out about the fight result under peculiar circumstances.
"I couldn't watch the fight," Tsarukyan said. "I was flying on British Airlines, and I thought they were going to have internet. I was flying business class. They don't have Wi-Fi on that plane, and I was sitting and saying, 'No way. How can I miss this fight?,' and eight hours, I was thinking of what happened. When we land, my internet is still didn't work, but my friend's internet worked, and he said, 'Justin won,' and I said, 'What?' I thought he was kidding."
Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC), long labeled the No. 1 contender in the UFC lightweight rankings, thinks the time has finally come for the belt. The Armenian fighter sees himself as the obvious answer for champion Justin Gaethje, who took the lightweight belt from Ilia Topuria in the main event of Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
"It has to be me. Who else?" Tsarukyan said on The Ariel Helwani Show. "What are they going to do? They're going to put Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje or Conor McGregor, if he wins, and I don't think he wins versus Max Holloway? It's me. I want to beat Justin Gaethje. I want to beat everybody, and when Ilia is going to be ready, I want to be the champion, and I'll do same as Justin did and even worse."
Like many, Tsarukyan was surprised to see Gaethje (28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) pull off the upset. Few were giving Gaethje a chance against Topuria. But unlike many, Tsarukyan found out about the fight result under peculiar circumstances.
"I couldn't watch the fight," Tsarukyan said. "I was flying on British Airlines, and I thought they were going to have internet. I was flying business class. They don't have Wi-Fi on that plane, and I was sitting and saying, 'No way. How can I miss this fight?,' and eight hours, I was thinking of what happened. When we land, my internet is still didn't work, but my friend's internet worked, and he said, 'Justin won,' and I said, 'What?' I thought he was kidding."
2 months ago
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is jumping into the mega-IPO stock-trading race, filing a confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. With **** eX at bat for a Friday opening and Anthropic on deck, OpenAI is in the queue but has not set a date for its debut.
"We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company," OpenAI said in a statement posted on its website. "But it's a complicated set of trade-offs, and this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best."
It may feel as if OpenAI burst onto the tech scene overnight, but the company's roots as a nonprofit date back to 2015, when it introduced itself as an artificial intelligence research company. It aimed to "advance digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole, unconstrained by a need to generate financial return."
Recently valued at roughly $852 billion and potentially seeking a public valuation of $1 trillion or more, a publicly traded OpenAI would likely face pressure from investors to deliver strong financial returns.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is jumping into the mega-IPO stock-trading race, filing a confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. With **** eX at bat for a Friday opening and Anthropic on deck, OpenAI is in the queue but has not set a date for its debut.
"We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company," OpenAI said in a statement posted on its website. "But it's a complicated set of trade-offs, and this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best."
It may feel as if OpenAI burst onto the tech scene overnight, but the company's roots as a nonprofit date back to 2015, when it introduced itself as an artificial intelligence research company. It aimed to "advance digital intelligence in the way that is most likely to benefit humanity as a whole, unconstrained by a need to generate financial return."
Recently valued at roughly $852 billion and potentially seeking a public valuation of $1 trillion or more, a publicly traded OpenAI would likely face pressure from investors to deliver strong financial returns.
2 months ago
We're talking Notre Dame basketball with NDI's Tom Noie this week − Wednesday, June 10 starting at 8:30 a.m.
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