21 hours ago
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) was originally envisioned as a peer-to-peer electronic payment system. Later, advocates rebranded it as "digital gold" — a high-octane store of value designed to outpace inflation. This was the replacement for fiat currencies, a speculative dream, a mission-driven ******* et, and a way for the bottom of the global K-shaped economy to finally get on fair footing with the ultra-rich.
And then, this happened. Two years of ups and downs in the price of the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) that led to zero return. Bitcoin has been a wash.
Jeff Bezos Says He's Selling $1 Billion In Amazon Stock Every Year to Fund Blue Origin — 'It's The Most Important Work I'm Doing'
Apple's New CEO Is Bringing a Familiar Face Back From Retirement. The Shift Is Happening.
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Tech Rally Continues on Palantir Boost, U.S. JOLTS Report and ******* eX Earnings on Tap
#Bitcoin #btcusd #later #amazon
And then, this happened. Two years of ups and downs in the price of the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) that led to zero return. Bitcoin has been a wash.
Jeff Bezos Says He's Selling $1 Billion In Amazon Stock Every Year to Fund Blue Origin — 'It's The Most Important Work I'm Doing'
Apple's New CEO Is Bringing a Familiar Face Back From Retirement. The Shift Is Happening.
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Tech Rally Continues on Palantir Boost, U.S. JOLTS Report and ******* eX Earnings on Tap
#Bitcoin #btcusd #later #amazon
1 day ago
Leeds United have signed James Trafford from Manchester City for a club-record fee of up to £45m and City are already lining up a replacement.
The England goalkeeper has inked a five-year deal at Elland Road and has become Daniel Farke's third signing of the summer.
City, who have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause, also have a matching rights option to sign Trafford for a third time if and when he leaves Leeds.
Enzo Maresca's side are interested in signing the Argentina international Geronimo Rulli from Marseille as Trafford's replacement and Gianluigi Donnarumma's deputy.
Trafford rejoined City last summer from Burnley when, after he had a record-breaking year in the Clarets' promotion-winning season, they matched Newcastle's £31m bid for him.
#replacement
The England goalkeeper has inked a five-year deal at Elland Road and has become Daniel Farke's third signing of the summer.
City, who have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause, also have a matching rights option to sign Trafford for a third time if and when he leaves Leeds.
Enzo Maresca's side are interested in signing the Argentina international Geronimo Rulli from Marseille as Trafford's replacement and Gianluigi Donnarumma's deputy.
Trafford rejoined City last summer from Burnley when, after he had a record-breaking year in the Clarets' promotion-winning season, they matched Newcastle's £31m bid for him.
#replacement
1 day ago
Auqib Nabi's impressive rise in domestic cricket has finally earned him a place in India's Test setup, with the Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler drafted into the squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka following Jasprit **** rah's injury.
The call-up comes after a remarkable run in domestic cricket, where Nabi established himself as one of the country's leading pace bowlers. His performances during Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy-winning campaign had already triggered widespread debate over his omission from the original squad.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes those discussions were justified, insisting Nabi had already done enough to merit selection before being named as **** rah's replacement.
"It's a big thing and a very happy moment. And you are absolutely right that after performing so well, he (Auqib Nabi) probably shouldn't have come in as a replacement in the first place. But better late than never. I'm very happy for him because he deserves to be in the initial squad," Jaffer said on his YouTube channel.
Nabi has enjoyed two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons, claiming 104 wickets, including 60 during the 2025-26 campaign, as Jammu and Kashmir secured their maiden Ranji Trophy **** le. Alongside his pace bowling, he has also contributed valuable runs lower down the order.
The right-arm seamer further strengthened his case during the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka, where he picked up six wickets in two first-class matches.
Jaffer also hailed Nabi's achievement of becoming the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn a place in India's Test team based on his performances, expressing hope that the youngster would seize the opportunity if selected in the playing XI.
"When a player performs this well, he should be a first-choice selection. But anyway, congratulations to him for becoming the first player to make it through in the Test team from J&K and on the basis of his performance. I hope that if he gets an opportunity, he proves why he has performed so well," he added.
Nabi's inclusion caps a memorable journey built on sustained domestic excellence, with the pacer now set to compete for his maiden Test cap in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
#test #nabi #kashmir
The call-up comes after a remarkable run in domestic cricket, where Nabi established himself as one of the country's leading pace bowlers. His performances during Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy-winning campaign had already triggered widespread debate over his omission from the original squad.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes those discussions were justified, insisting Nabi had already done enough to merit selection before being named as **** rah's replacement.
"It's a big thing and a very happy moment. And you are absolutely right that after performing so well, he (Auqib Nabi) probably shouldn't have come in as a replacement in the first place. But better late than never. I'm very happy for him because he deserves to be in the initial squad," Jaffer said on his YouTube channel.
Nabi has enjoyed two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons, claiming 104 wickets, including 60 during the 2025-26 campaign, as Jammu and Kashmir secured their maiden Ranji Trophy **** le. Alongside his pace bowling, he has also contributed valuable runs lower down the order.
The right-arm seamer further strengthened his case during the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka, where he picked up six wickets in two first-class matches.
Jaffer also hailed Nabi's achievement of becoming the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn a place in India's Test team based on his performances, expressing hope that the youngster would seize the opportunity if selected in the playing XI.
"When a player performs this well, he should be a first-choice selection. But anyway, congratulations to him for becoming the first player to make it through in the Test team from J&K and on the basis of his performance. I hope that if he gets an opportunity, he proves why he has performed so well," he added.
Nabi's inclusion caps a memorable journey built on sustained domestic excellence, with the pacer now set to compete for his maiden Test cap in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.
#test #nabi #kashmir
1 day ago
Myles Lewis Skelly has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United as they search for a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw this summer.
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
Shaw is entering the final year of his contract at the club, and United reportedly do not have an appetite to offer him an extension. This situation has encouraged them to explore options for a new left back, with Lewis Skelly now among the players they are considering.
The Red Devils previously attempted to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle United but were unsuccessful, leaving them to focus their attention on other targets. Lewis Skelly has now become a player of interest as they look to strengthen that position.
Arsenal could potentially face pressure if the defender continues to receive fewer minutes than he would like, as other clubs may attempt to take advantage of the situation. However, the Gunners have not indicated that they are willing to allow him to leave.
As reported by Football Insider, ****** nal have informed United that Lewis Skelly is not for sale. The club recognise his quality and do not want to strengthen a direct rival by allowing him to move to Old Trafford.
#lewis #myles
1 day ago
Marseille are in need of a No. 1 goalkeeper after agreeing to part ways with Geronimo Rulli (34). The Argentina international is set to Gianluigi Donnarumma's understudy at Manchester City following James Trafford's departure for Leeds United. Rulli is set to cost Enzo Maresca's Cityzens close to €3,5m.
Rulli's exit leaves a big void to fill in Bruno Genesio's squad. L'Equipe reports that Marseille have made progress in their quest to find their new No. 1 goalkeeper. In the last few days, OM have identified Marcin Bulka as Rulli's replacement. The Pole has a vast experience of Ligue 1 football. He has been OGC Nice's starter for three seasons, between 2022 and 2025.
Bulka has only made his return to action a couple of months ago after tearing an ACL during a training session with Neom in September. L'Equipe adds that Marseille have submitted a loan offer to their SPL counterparts.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#made #geronimo
Rulli's exit leaves a big void to fill in Bruno Genesio's squad. L'Equipe reports that Marseille have made progress in their quest to find their new No. 1 goalkeeper. In the last few days, OM have identified Marcin Bulka as Rulli's replacement. The Pole has a vast experience of Ligue 1 football. He has been OGC Nice's starter for three seasons, between 2022 and 2025.
Bulka has only made his return to action a couple of months ago after tearing an ACL during a training session with Neom in September. L'Equipe adds that Marseille have submitted a loan offer to their SPL counterparts.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
#made #geronimo
1 day ago
There's little doubt that defensive end Myles Garrett will be missed on the field with the Cleveland Browns.
There's reason to believe that his replacement, defensive end Jared Verse, the lynchpin of the trade that sent Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams along with an ******* ortment of draft picks, will be a more than suitable replacement.
A league-wide poll of players ranked Verse, who is already getting praised for his leadership in training camp, as the 35th best player in the league Wednesday, Aug. 5, after coming in at No. 53 last year. Garrett ranked No. 8 last year and will surely move higher after winning his second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for setting the single season sack record in 2025.
"His tape speaks for itself. I mean, being a Defensive Rookie of the Year and then a Pro Bowler," Browns coach Todd Monken said during minicamp "How many guys have done that? It's a pretty elite group he's in.
Verse has certainly embraced his return to Ohio, the state where he grew up and the trade that brought him to the Browns with realistic attitude.
#Browns
There's reason to believe that his replacement, defensive end Jared Verse, the lynchpin of the trade that sent Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams along with an ******* ortment of draft picks, will be a more than suitable replacement.
A league-wide poll of players ranked Verse, who is already getting praised for his leadership in training camp, as the 35th best player in the league Wednesday, Aug. 5, after coming in at No. 53 last year. Garrett ranked No. 8 last year and will surely move higher after winning his second NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for setting the single season sack record in 2025.
"His tape speaks for itself. I mean, being a Defensive Rookie of the Year and then a Pro Bowler," Browns coach Todd Monken said during minicamp "How many guys have done that? It's a pretty elite group he's in.
Verse has certainly embraced his return to Ohio, the state where he grew up and the trade that brought him to the Browns with realistic attitude.
#Browns
1 day ago
Anyone spending time to do fantasy football player projections has my respect, and we should take value in what they say, especially if we take a consensus of the top projectors. At Yahoo Fantasy, we have consensus projections from our Fantasy Plus parters, and today I'll be comparing the projections from them and other top-tier projectors to find the best and worst ADPs on Yahoo.
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Of course, we aren't only drafting off of the best median projections in a game about ranges of outcomes, but this will give us a good baseline to work from in terms of the best times to draft each position. And for the nerds who care, I'm using QB15, TE15, RB36 and WR40 as the "replacement" for this half-PPR data. That should account for leagues with flex spots and makes the data lean slightly more towards the flex-eligible positions, which seems sharp.
Here's a look at 2026 projected fantasy points over replacement.
The major takeaways from the chart are QBs are too expensive and the early round RBs are still projecting well.
#projections #projectors #flex
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Of course, we aren't only drafting off of the best median projections in a game about ranges of outcomes, but this will give us a good baseline to work from in terms of the best times to draft each position. And for the nerds who care, I'm using QB15, TE15, RB36 and WR40 as the "replacement" for this half-PPR data. That should account for leagues with flex spots and makes the data lean slightly more towards the flex-eligible positions, which seems sharp.
Here's a look at 2026 projected fantasy points over replacement.
The major takeaways from the chart are QBs are too expensive and the early round RBs are still projecting well.
#projections #projectors #flex
1 day ago
England have named a 16-member squad for the first two Tests of the three-match series against Pakistan, which begins later this month and is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.
The squad marks the start of a new phase for England after the retirement of Ben Stokes and the departure of head coach Brendon McCullum.
Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Sam Cook have all returned to the Test squad, while Jordan ******* is also back and is expected to bat at No. 3, according to The Guardian. ******* gets the opportunity after Jacob Bethell was ruled out of the series with an injury.
England are coming into the series after losing to New Zealand and will now begin life under returning captain Joe Root and interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
Root, who was reappointed Test captain in July, will lead England for the first time since returning to the role. Fleming, who has been appointed as McCullum's replacement, will take charge from the Test series against South Africa in December.
The first Test begins at Headingley on August 19. England have named a 16-player squad, giving Root several options before deciding on the final XI.
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One of the main selection decisions will be how to balance the side without a genuine all-rounder following Stokes' retirement.
Shoaib Bashir remains England's main spin option in the squad, while Lawrence's recall is not only because he is the leading run-scorer in Division One of the County Championship. He is set to bat at No. 6, but his off-spin could allow England to field four frontline fast bowlers at Headingley.
England squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan ******* , Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
#test #squad #ollie #stokes
The squad marks the start of a new phase for England after the retirement of Ben Stokes and the departure of head coach Brendon McCullum.
Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Sam Cook have all returned to the Test squad, while Jordan ******* is also back and is expected to bat at No. 3, according to The Guardian. ******* gets the opportunity after Jacob Bethell was ruled out of the series with an injury.
England are coming into the series after losing to New Zealand and will now begin life under returning captain Joe Root and interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
Root, who was reappointed Test captain in July, will lead England for the first time since returning to the role. Fleming, who has been appointed as McCullum's replacement, will take charge from the Test series against South Africa in December.
The first Test begins at Headingley on August 19. England have named a 16-player squad, giving Root several options before deciding on the final XI.
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One of the main selection decisions will be how to balance the side without a genuine all-rounder following Stokes' retirement.
Shoaib Bashir remains England's main spin option in the squad, while Lawrence's recall is not only because he is the leading run-scorer in Division One of the County Championship. He is set to bat at No. 6, but his off-spin could allow England to field four frontline fast bowlers at Headingley.
England squad: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan ******* , Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
#test #squad #ollie #stokes
1 day ago
Manchester United are not expected to sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle this summer, despite interest in the defender.
Hall is a player of interest to Manchester United who are seeking a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw at left-back.
Shaw has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Old Trafford, while the Red Devils want increased competition ahead of their Champions League return, amid Shaw's history of fitness issues.
However, a move for Hall looks unlikely, according to David Ornstein. The Athletic's transfer insider said he does not expect the move to happen, as Newcastle look to hold on to a leading ******* et.
The Magpies have endured a summer of upheaval with head coach Eddie Howe stepping down, and both Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali leaving St James' Park. Club captain Bruno Guimaraes is also nearing a £75m transfer to ******* nal.
#manchester
Hall is a player of interest to Manchester United who are seeking a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw at left-back.
Shaw has entered the final 12 months of his deal at Old Trafford, while the Red Devils want increased competition ahead of their Champions League return, amid Shaw's history of fitness issues.
However, a move for Hall looks unlikely, according to David Ornstein. The Athletic's transfer insider said he does not expect the move to happen, as Newcastle look to hold on to a leading ******* et.
The Magpies have endured a summer of upheaval with head coach Eddie Howe stepping down, and both Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali leaving St James' Park. Club captain Bruno Guimaraes is also nearing a £75m transfer to ******* nal.
#manchester
2 days ago
Newcastle United are lining up a club-record bid for Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as the club seek a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes.
Guimaraes is closing in on a £75m transfer to ****** nal after the Newcastle captain requested to leave St James' Park for North London.
Newcastle are now seeking a replacement for the 28-year-old, with Nmecha top of their list. The Germany international shone despite his nation's early exit at the 2026 World Cup and is open to a transfer to the Premier League.
According to L'Equipe, Newcastle have started talks with Borussia Dortmund to strike a deal, though the German side value Nmecha at €100m (£85.7m). That fee would represent a club-record deal for the Magpies, eclipsing the £69m paid to sign Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart last summer.
The sale of Guimaraes will mean Newcastle have generated around £236.5m from the departure of the midfielder, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon this summer. It follows the £125m British record sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool 12 months ago.
#nmecha #record #summer
Guimaraes is closing in on a £75m transfer to ****** nal after the Newcastle captain requested to leave St James' Park for North London.
Newcastle are now seeking a replacement for the 28-year-old, with Nmecha top of their list. The Germany international shone despite his nation's early exit at the 2026 World Cup and is open to a transfer to the Premier League.
According to L'Equipe, Newcastle have started talks with Borussia Dortmund to strike a deal, though the German side value Nmecha at €100m (£85.7m). That fee would represent a club-record deal for the Magpies, eclipsing the £69m paid to sign Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart last summer.
The sale of Guimaraes will mean Newcastle have generated around £236.5m from the departure of the midfielder, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon this summer. It follows the £125m British record sale of Alexander Isak to Liverpool 12 months ago.
#nmecha #record #summer
2 days ago
Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence have been recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
The pair have been named in a 16-man squad before the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday 19 August but Jacob Bethell will miss the entire series through injury.
The three-match series marks England's first Test outing since the retirement of captain Ben Stokes and sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum.
Joe Root will captain the side for the first time since being reappointed to the role in July, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim head coach. McCullum's replacement, Stephen Fleming, will begin his tenure against South Africa in December.
England's 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan ****** , Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
#first #tests
The pair have been named in a 16-man squad before the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday 19 August but Jacob Bethell will miss the entire series through injury.
The three-match series marks England's first Test outing since the retirement of captain Ben Stokes and sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum.
Joe Root will captain the side for the first time since being reappointed to the role in July, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim head coach. McCullum's replacement, Stephen Fleming, will begin his tenure against South Africa in December.
England's 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan ****** , Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
#first #tests
2 days ago
One of my pet projects during the spring was to put together a list of Livingston County track and field records.
It would've been easy to just list the top performance in each event by pooling information from school record boards, but what fun would that be? I tried to go at least five performances deep in each event.
Anything that happened in what we call the Athletic.net era is easy to find. The potential issues come if an older record from, say, the 1990s is no longer on a school record board and isn't listed on A.net. So, I put together this list realizing I could miss those types of performances. If you can provide proof of a performance I missed, send it to billkhan35gmail.com and I'll pass it on to my replacement.
It also gets really tricky with sprints because of hand-timed performances that were converted. For any event under 400 meters, I included only times that were captured electronically. As a result, my list of 100- and 200-meter times is pretty short. I extended the lists in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 because distance running is so strong in this area and I'm confident in the accuracy of those performances.
The list also does not include performances from meets not run in a school uniform. That excludes Hartland senior Elliana Neuer's incredible triple at Nike Outdoor Nationals in June. She ran times that were faster than the county records in the 1,600 (4:48.80) and 800 (2:12.66) and a 3,200 time (10:38.03) that ranks her third.
#performances #times #county #easy
It would've been easy to just list the top performance in each event by pooling information from school record boards, but what fun would that be? I tried to go at least five performances deep in each event.
Anything that happened in what we call the Athletic.net era is easy to find. The potential issues come if an older record from, say, the 1990s is no longer on a school record board and isn't listed on A.net. So, I put together this list realizing I could miss those types of performances. If you can provide proof of a performance I missed, send it to billkhan35gmail.com and I'll pass it on to my replacement.
It also gets really tricky with sprints because of hand-timed performances that were converted. For any event under 400 meters, I included only times that were captured electronically. As a result, my list of 100- and 200-meter times is pretty short. I extended the lists in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 because distance running is so strong in this area and I'm confident in the accuracy of those performances.
The list also does not include performances from meets not run in a school uniform. That excludes Hartland senior Elliana Neuer's incredible triple at Nike Outdoor Nationals in June. She ran times that were faster than the county records in the 1,600 (4:48.80) and 800 (2:12.66) and a 3,200 time (10:38.03) that ranks her third.
#performances #times #county #easy
2 days ago
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Health Care Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. The Fund gained 11.99% during the quarter, compared with the 10.48% gain for the Russell 3000 Health Care Index and the 15.44% gain for the Russell 3000 Index. Since inception, the Fund appreciated 10.61% on an annualized basis, compared with 10.02% for the Benchmark and 14.83% for the Index. Strong stock selection in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health care equipment, and life sciences tools and services supported the Fund's outperformance, although limited exposure to managed care stocks reduced relative returns. The Fund remains positive on health care due to improving biotechnology funding, strong acquisition activity, recovering managed care margins, and growth from an aging population, chronic disease, medical innovation, and higher health care spending. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know the best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Health Care Fund highlighted Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW). Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) is a medical technology company that provides products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular diseases. On August 3, 2026, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) closed at $88.82 per share. The one-month return of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) was -6.33% and its shares gained 12.09% over the past 52 weeks. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) has a market capitalization of $51.14 billion.
Baron Health Care Fund stated the following regarding Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) was a material tailwind in the period. Shares of Edwards, a medical technology company specializing in structural heart disease therapies, rose due to solid first quarter results and an updated Medicare coverage decision for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which has the potential to increase procedure volumes. We retain conviction as Edwards' lead in replacement therapies for mitral and tricuspid valves, which combined with a total addressable market that could approach the scale of core TAVR provides a durable and differentiated growth runway that competitors are years away from replicating."
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 68 hedge fund portfolios held Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) at the end of the first quarter which was 64 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) 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 tarif
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Baron Health Care Fund highlighted Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW). Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) is a medical technology company that provides products and technologies to treat advanced cardiovascular diseases. On August 3, 2026, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) closed at $88.82 per share. The one-month return of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) was -6.33% and its shares gained 12.09% over the past 52 weeks. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) has a market capitalization of $51.14 billion.
Baron Health Care Fund stated the following regarding Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) was a material tailwind in the period. Shares of Edwards, a medical technology company specializing in structural heart disease therapies, rose due to solid first quarter results and an updated Medicare coverage decision for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), which has the potential to increase procedure volumes. We retain conviction as Edwards' lead in replacement therapies for mitral and tricuspid valves, which combined with a total addressable market that could approach the scale of core TAVR provides a durable and differentiated growth runway that competitors are years away from replicating."
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 68 hedge fund portfolios held Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) at the end of the first quarter which was 64 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) 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 tarif
2 days ago
Galway, Ireland-based Medtronic plc (MDT) develops, manufactures, and sells device-based medical therapies to healthcare systems, physicians, clinicians, and patients. Valued at $109.3 billion by market cap, the company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders.
Shares of this medical devices giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year. MDT has declined 3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 21.8%. In 2026, MDT stock is down 9.8%, compared to the SPX's 11% rise on a YTD basis.
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Shares of this medical devices giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year. MDT has declined 3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 21.8%. In 2026, MDT stock is down 9.8%, compared to the SPX's 11% rise on a YTD basis.
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2 days ago
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Performance was driven by a 45% increase in printer sales, signaling a return of customer capital spending and the successful refresh of the product portfolio.
The company is shifting focus toward four key high-growth markets: medtech, dental, aerospace and defense, and data center infrastructure, which are adopting additive manufacturing for production.
Healthcare remains the largest segment, bolstered by strong demand for orthopedic implants and the successful launch of the NextDent 300 denture system.
Industrial segment revenue was modestly lower year-over-year as growth in aerospace, defense, and data center infrastructure was offset by the replacement of older systems and competition in consumer-facing markets.
#successful #Growth #data
Performance was driven by a 45% increase in printer sales, signaling a return of customer capital spending and the successful refresh of the product portfolio.
The company is shifting focus toward four key high-growth markets: medtech, dental, aerospace and defense, and data center infrastructure, which are adopting additive manufacturing for production.
Healthcare remains the largest segment, bolstered by strong demand for orthopedic implants and the successful launch of the NextDent 300 denture system.
Industrial segment revenue was modestly lower year-over-year as growth in aerospace, defense, and data center infrastructure was offset by the replacement of older systems and competition in consumer-facing markets.
#successful #Growth #data
2 days ago
The Seattle Seahawks signed running back TJ Harden to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport was first on it at 1:34 p.m. PST.
Harden went undrafted in April after a four-year college career with UCLA and SMU. He signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent and participated in their offseason activities until Monday, when they released him to make room for defensive tackle Travis Bell. Cleveland now has five running backs after releasing Harden, but the Seahawks have seven after adding him.
Measuring in at 6'0 2/8", 218, Harden profiles as a physical runner with good contact balance. He was only a three-star recruit out of high school due to limited speed and agility, but still good enough in the competitive California Southern Section to convince UCLA to take a chance on him. Just two years ago, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy praised his ability to execute a well-rounded fullback role, "taking stress off the tight end" in pass protection in addition to running and catching when need be.
Harden won't threaten Jadarian Price's reps as the most explosive back in the offense, but all the short-yardage backs have a new competitor to stave off. If he can stand out in pass protection, he can push the rest of the depth chart during training camp and preseason. If the fullback role is truly in the works, though, maybe it's just a short-term Robbie Ouzts replacement.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks sign UDFA rookie RB TJ Harden
#harden #ucla #backs
Harden went undrafted in April after a four-year college career with UCLA and SMU. He signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent and participated in their offseason activities until Monday, when they released him to make room for defensive tackle Travis Bell. Cleveland now has five running backs after releasing Harden, but the Seahawks have seven after adding him.
Measuring in at 6'0 2/8", 218, Harden profiles as a physical runner with good contact balance. He was only a three-star recruit out of high school due to limited speed and agility, but still good enough in the competitive California Southern Section to convince UCLA to take a chance on him. Just two years ago, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy praised his ability to execute a well-rounded fullback role, "taking stress off the tight end" in pass protection in addition to running and catching when need be.
Harden won't threaten Jadarian Price's reps as the most explosive back in the offense, but all the short-yardage backs have a new competitor to stave off. If he can stand out in pass protection, he can push the rest of the depth chart during training camp and preseason. If the fullback role is truly in the works, though, maybe it's just a short-term Robbie Ouzts replacement.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks sign UDFA rookie RB TJ Harden
#harden #ucla #backs
2 days ago
Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has ******* ured those in a position of power at La Liga rivals Barcelona of his readiness to do whatever it takes to push through a transfer this summer.
That's according to Diario Sport, who have on Wednesday provided a fresh insight into the situation.
Frontman Alvarez has of course been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona throughout the summer, considered the ideal Robert Lewandowski replacement by Hansi Flick and co.
To date, however, Atlético Madrid have refused to budge even slightly in their stance that the Argentine is not for sale under any circumstances, particularly to a direct rival.
But as alluded to above, Alvarez, it would appear, has not yet given up hope of ultimately sealing his dream Camp Nou switch this summer. In fact, this is far from the case…
#summer #juli
That's according to Diario Sport, who have on Wednesday provided a fresh insight into the situation.
Frontman Alvarez has of course been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona throughout the summer, considered the ideal Robert Lewandowski replacement by Hansi Flick and co.
To date, however, Atlético Madrid have refused to budge even slightly in their stance that the Argentine is not for sale under any circumstances, particularly to a direct rival.
But as alluded to above, Alvarez, it would appear, has not yet given up hope of ultimately sealing his dream Camp Nou switch this summer. In fact, this is far from the case…
#summer #juli
2 days ago
Shohei Ohtani tattooed the seventh pitch of Wednesday's series finale between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. With an exit velocity of 110.2 mph, the ball jumped off his bat and whipped over the right-field wall.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, a contender to dethrone Ohtani as the National League's MVP, answered in the bottom half of the inning with some leadoff fireworks of his own.
PCA teed off on the first pitch Dodgers southpaw Eric Lauer tossed, a 90.2-mph four-seam fastball. His game-tying solo shot soared 420 feet to center. It also made him the first player in Cubs history to mount consecutive seasons with at least 25 homers and 25 stolen bases, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Crow-Armstrong's response, and MVP case, didn't end there. The next inning, he ripped an RBI double that bounced off the right-field wall. Two innings after that, in the fourth, he launched another big fly off Lauer. That two-run dinger traveled 405 feet, again to right. The no-doubter lifted Chicago to a 5-1 advantage. Soon after, an RBI single from Alex Bregman extended that lead to 6-1.
Crow-Armstrong, who entered the day leading all MLB players in wins above replacement (7.0), per Baseball Reference, showcased his massive improvement against left-handed pitching this season.
#ohtani #Dodgers #Chicago #lauer
Pete Crow-Armstrong, a contender to dethrone Ohtani as the National League's MVP, answered in the bottom half of the inning with some leadoff fireworks of his own.
PCA teed off on the first pitch Dodgers southpaw Eric Lauer tossed, a 90.2-mph four-seam fastball. His game-tying solo shot soared 420 feet to center. It also made him the first player in Cubs history to mount consecutive seasons with at least 25 homers and 25 stolen bases, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Crow-Armstrong's response, and MVP case, didn't end there. The next inning, he ripped an RBI double that bounced off the right-field wall. Two innings after that, in the fourth, he launched another big fly off Lauer. That two-run dinger traveled 405 feet, again to right. The no-doubter lifted Chicago to a 5-1 advantage. Soon after, an RBI single from Alex Bregman extended that lead to 6-1.
Crow-Armstrong, who entered the day leading all MLB players in wins above replacement (7.0), per Baseball Reference, showcased his massive improvement against left-handed pitching this season.
#ohtani #Dodgers #Chicago #lauer
2 days ago
BP more than doubled its profit for the second quarter from a year earlier on the back of higher oil and gas prices and stronger refining margins driven by the shock supply disruption in the Middle East.
BP on Tuesday reported an underlying replacement cost (RC) profit, the closest metric to net profit closely watched by ******* ysts, of $5.7 billion for the second quarter, up from $3.2 billion for the previous quarter, and more than doubled from the $2.35 billion for the same period of 2025.
The Q2 earnings beat the average ******* yst consensus of $5 billion.
The jump in oil and gas prices, combined with significantly higher refining margins and stronger oil and gas trading profits from a year earlier, boosted BP's underlying earnings above ******* yst expectations.
The surge in the underlying result mainly reflected higher liquids and gas realizations, including the impact of price lags, stronger realized refining margins, and stronger customer results, partly offset by higher exploration write-offs, BP said.
#margins #doubled
BP on Tuesday reported an underlying replacement cost (RC) profit, the closest metric to net profit closely watched by ******* ysts, of $5.7 billion for the second quarter, up from $3.2 billion for the previous quarter, and more than doubled from the $2.35 billion for the same period of 2025.
The Q2 earnings beat the average ******* yst consensus of $5 billion.
The jump in oil and gas prices, combined with significantly higher refining margins and stronger oil and gas trading profits from a year earlier, boosted BP's underlying earnings above ******* yst expectations.
The surge in the underlying result mainly reflected higher liquids and gas realizations, including the impact of price lags, stronger realized refining margins, and stronger customer results, partly offset by higher exploration write-offs, BP said.
#margins #doubled
2 days ago
There's a reason the Los Angeles Dodgers were so aggressive in their pursuit of two catchers at the trade deadline. Turns out, breakout Dalton Rushing is dealing with a "partially torn UCL," potentially putting the rest of his season and postseason in jeopardy, manager Dave Roberts confirmed in a radio interview Tuesday.
Roberts said the team discovered Rushing's injury a day before the trade deadline, leading to the Dodgers picking up both Hunter Feduccia and Ben Rortvedt on Monday. Rortvedt was thrust into action immediately, catching Tarik Skubal's first start with the team Tuesday. Feduccia, however, did make an appearance during the contest.
Both players will need to play a significant role for the team down the stretch, as the Dodgers' other starting option at catcher, Will Smith, has been sidelined since June with a neck injury.
Smith, however, is working his way back and is expected to return before the end of the regular season.
Prior to the injury, Rushing was in the midst of a breakout season. With Smith down, Rushing proved to be more than an adequate replacement, slashing .253/.335/.475, with 12 home runs, over 74 games.
#season
Roberts said the team discovered Rushing's injury a day before the trade deadline, leading to the Dodgers picking up both Hunter Feduccia and Ben Rortvedt on Monday. Rortvedt was thrust into action immediately, catching Tarik Skubal's first start with the team Tuesday. Feduccia, however, did make an appearance during the contest.
Both players will need to play a significant role for the team down the stretch, as the Dodgers' other starting option at catcher, Will Smith, has been sidelined since June with a neck injury.
Smith, however, is working his way back and is expected to return before the end of the regular season.
Prior to the injury, Rushing was in the midst of a breakout season. With Smith down, Rushing proved to be more than an adequate replacement, slashing .253/.335/.475, with 12 home runs, over 74 games.
#season
2 days ago
USC football is dropping Texas Tech from future schedules. You know that the national media reaction will focus on Lincoln Riley being soft or weak. We aren't going to deal with that well-worn topic here. Let's simply pivot to what the Trojans should do to replace that game on their schedule before, it should be noted, Notre Dame comes back onto the slate in 2030. This is not a long-term plan, but a short-term deal.
The obvious answers: Stanford and Cal. USC regularly played the San Francisco Bay Area schools for a long time. Now that both the Trees and the Golden Bears are out of USC's conference, a nonconference meeting with those schools makes all the sense in the world. What makes even more sense is that since Stanford and Cal have to make cross-country trips to play ACC road games, they can surely use a nonconference game in which they don't have to travel a long distance. A home-and-home with USC is such a logical and obvious solution to a problem the Cardinal and Bears have in Palo Alto and Berkeley, respectively.
Stanford or Cal versus USC. This is the nonconference game which obviously needs to happen in the coming years. If people are upset about the Texas Tech series getting nixed, having Stanford or Cal step in as a replacement would be welcome and happy news for a lot of Trojan fans.
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#texas
The obvious answers: Stanford and Cal. USC regularly played the San Francisco Bay Area schools for a long time. Now that both the Trees and the Golden Bears are out of USC's conference, a nonconference meeting with those schools makes all the sense in the world. What makes even more sense is that since Stanford and Cal have to make cross-country trips to play ACC road games, they can surely use a nonconference game in which they don't have to travel a long distance. A home-and-home with USC is such a logical and obvious solution to a problem the Cardinal and Bears have in Palo Alto and Berkeley, respectively.
Stanford or Cal versus USC. This is the nonconference game which obviously needs to happen in the coming years. If people are upset about the Texas Tech series getting nixed, having Stanford or Cal step in as a replacement would be welcome and happy news for a lot of Trojan fans.
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This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Stanford and Cal make natural USC replacements for Texas Tech
#texas
2 days ago
The Chicago Bears suffered a massive loss to their defense on Monday with safety Coby Bryant suffering a knee injury that is expected to keep him out of action for 8-10 weeks.
Bryant was the team's big signing in free agency this offseason, coming over from Seattle where he won a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks last season, and he was expected to be a big piece of the puzzle for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen this year.
Those expectations have not changed for the Bears or Allen, but they have put on hold until he returns to full health on the football field, according to Chicago's defensive coordinator. Allen recently spoke about Bryant's injury and how the team will pivot without the player who was expected to help lead their secondary.
"Obviously it sucks to lose a guy like that for any particular time," Allen said Tuesday. "He's a big part of what we had planned to do and will still be a big part of what we have planned to do. In all adversity comes also opportunity so it'll be another opportunity for someone to step up. Whether it be somebody in the safety room to step up and take on that role or some of our other guys in the room to step up and become playmakers and leaders for the defense. It's part of football, part of what you deal with, and you move on. Hopefully he'll be on the quicker end and we'll get him back sooner than later."
A lot of the focus at the safety position will now move to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman and veteran Cam Lewis, who will serve as Bryant's replacement.
#step
Bryant was the team's big signing in free agency this offseason, coming over from Seattle where he won a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks last season, and he was expected to be a big piece of the puzzle for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen this year.
Those expectations have not changed for the Bears or Allen, but they have put on hold until he returns to full health on the football field, according to Chicago's defensive coordinator. Allen recently spoke about Bryant's injury and how the team will pivot without the player who was expected to help lead their secondary.
"Obviously it sucks to lose a guy like that for any particular time," Allen said Tuesday. "He's a big part of what we had planned to do and will still be a big part of what we have planned to do. In all adversity comes also opportunity so it'll be another opportunity for someone to step up. Whether it be somebody in the safety room to step up and take on that role or some of our other guys in the room to step up and become playmakers and leaders for the defense. It's part of football, part of what you deal with, and you move on. Hopefully he'll be on the quicker end and we'll get him back sooner than later."
A lot of the focus at the safety position will now move to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman and veteran Cam Lewis, who will serve as Bryant's replacement.
#step
2 days ago
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel indicated that rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu will be in the mix at guard, according to Boston Herald's Doug Kyed.
Along with Lomu, veteran offensive tackle James Hudson will also continue to get reps at the guard position.
The depth at guard has been questionable behind Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu. That has pushed the Patriots to search for other options for emergency situations. It never hurts to be prepared, and either Lomu or Hudson could have their number called if something catastrophic happens.
Along with Lomu and Hudson, Ben Brown is also expected to be in the mix for backup duties.
The Patriots drafted Lomu in the first round as the expected replacement for veteran right tackle Morgan Moses at some point. However, there were no guarantees that would happen this season.
#lomu #expected
Along with Lomu, veteran offensive tackle James Hudson will also continue to get reps at the guard position.
The depth at guard has been questionable behind Alijah Vera-Tucker and Mike Onwenu. That has pushed the Patriots to search for other options for emergency situations. It never hurts to be prepared, and either Lomu or Hudson could have their number called if something catastrophic happens.
Along with Lomu and Hudson, Ben Brown is also expected to be in the mix for backup duties.
The Patriots drafted Lomu in the first round as the expected replacement for veteran right tackle Morgan Moses at some point. However, there were no guarantees that would happen this season.
#lomu #expected
2 days ago
Lille are already planning for the possible departure of Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Matteo Moretto reporting the Ligue 1 side have identified Real Madrid midfielder Jorge Cestero as a potential replacement.
The French club are entering a new era under former Real Madrid ****** istant Davide Ancelotti, with a summer of significant squad changes.
One of the club's biggest priorities is preparing for the imminent exit of Bouaddi.
The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder has become one of Europe's most sought-after young talents following his impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup.
And, Manchester City are now close to reaching an agreement with Lille, having already verbally agreed personal terms with the player.
#bouaddi #ligue
The French club are entering a new era under former Real Madrid ****** istant Davide Ancelotti, with a summer of significant squad changes.
One of the club's biggest priorities is preparing for the imminent exit of Bouaddi.
The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder has become one of Europe's most sought-after young talents following his impressive performances at the 2026 World Cup.
And, Manchester City are now close to reaching an agreement with Lille, having already verbally agreed personal terms with the player.
#bouaddi #ligue
2 days ago
Samantha Morton just revealed why Hollywood stopped calling after The Odyssey. The actress opened up about industry challenges and a painful past firing in a candid new interview.
Samantha Morton recently revealed she hasn't worked for a year since filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Morton played Circe, a witch and goddess on the island of Aeaea, in the epic film. She spoke about her career challenges on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
"I haven't worked for a year since making The Odyssey," Morton said on the podcast. She noted that she has "really good agents and a manager." However, she acknowledged the shifting landscape of the entertainment industry. "But at the end of the day, I'm 49. I do believe I'm a good actor, [but] there are other good actors out there," she continued. She added, "The politics of the industry has changed massively."
Morton also discussed being replaced in Spike Jonze's 2013 film Her. She originally read lines on set opposite Joaquin Phoenix for the voice **** istant character Samantha. Scarlett Johansson's voice ultimately replaced Morton's performance in post-production.
"I think my version of Samantha was very… she's English," Morton explained. She praised her replacement, saying, "Scarlett Johansson has a beautiful voice. She's incredibly evocative." Morton admitted the experience was painful despite her gracious response. "It does hurt when you're fired from something," she said. She also wished for "another chance in a booth to do an American accent."
#morton #samantha #scarlett #revealed
Samantha Morton recently revealed she hasn't worked for a year since filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Morton played Circe, a witch and goddess on the island of Aeaea, in the epic film. She spoke about her career challenges on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
"I haven't worked for a year since making The Odyssey," Morton said on the podcast. She noted that she has "really good agents and a manager." However, she acknowledged the shifting landscape of the entertainment industry. "But at the end of the day, I'm 49. I do believe I'm a good actor, [but] there are other good actors out there," she continued. She added, "The politics of the industry has changed massively."
Morton also discussed being replaced in Spike Jonze's 2013 film Her. She originally read lines on set opposite Joaquin Phoenix for the voice **** istant character Samantha. Scarlett Johansson's voice ultimately replaced Morton's performance in post-production.
"I think my version of Samantha was very… she's English," Morton explained. She praised her replacement, saying, "Scarlett Johansson has a beautiful voice. She's incredibly evocative." Morton admitted the experience was painful despite her gracious response. "It does hurt when you're fired from something," she said. She also wished for "another chance in a booth to do an American accent."
#morton #samantha #scarlett #revealed
3 days ago
Manchester City have reportedly made "direct contact with Pedro Neto's camp" to discuss a possible transfer.
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Fabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Sky Blues are considering the Portuguese international as a potential replacement for Savinho if the 22-year-old completes a switch to Tottenham.
Any agreement, however, is contingent on Chelsea setting a viable asking price.
It remains to be seen the price point Enzo Maresca's men will be comfortable with, of course.
#price #pedro #latest #breaking
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Fabrizio Romano reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Sky Blues are considering the Portuguese international as a potential replacement for Savinho if the 22-year-old completes a switch to Tottenham.
Any agreement, however, is contingent on Chelsea setting a viable asking price.
It remains to be seen the price point Enzo Maresca's men will be comfortable with, of course.
#price #pedro #latest #breaking
3 days ago
With a player meeting expected to unveil more information to LIV Golf members who are uncertain what lies ahead, Cameron Smith said he's preparing for the season-ending LIV Golf Team Championship as if it's still happening, even though fellow league member Martin Kaymer was quoted as saying he thought there was a 5 percent chance the event would go in Michigan as planned.
"We've been told to prepare as though it's going ahead. So we're expecting it to happen," Smith said during a press conference on Tuesday. "I'm really unsure, but we had a great year there last year in Detroit, and we're hoping we get back there. It's a great golf course, a great venue, and the crowds really turned up as well. Yeah, would be disappointed if it wasn't."
The circuit's turbulent 2026 season appeared poised to take another significant hit last week, when reports leaked that the league was expected to announce the cancellation of its team championship at The Cardinal in Plymouth, marking the second event scrubbed from this year's schedule.
The social media account "Flushing It" first reported the development, while LIV officials had not responded to Golfweek's request for comment.
The news followed April's decision to postpone LIV Golf New Orleans, an event that was originally slated for July and has yet to receive a replacement date. Combined with seven weeks without competition before last week's LIV Golf UK event, the move underscores a season that has been defined as much by uncertainty as by on-course action.
#season #last #smith #team
"We've been told to prepare as though it's going ahead. So we're expecting it to happen," Smith said during a press conference on Tuesday. "I'm really unsure, but we had a great year there last year in Detroit, and we're hoping we get back there. It's a great golf course, a great venue, and the crowds really turned up as well. Yeah, would be disappointed if it wasn't."
The circuit's turbulent 2026 season appeared poised to take another significant hit last week, when reports leaked that the league was expected to announce the cancellation of its team championship at The Cardinal in Plymouth, marking the second event scrubbed from this year's schedule.
The social media account "Flushing It" first reported the development, while LIV officials had not responded to Golfweek's request for comment.
The news followed April's decision to postpone LIV Golf New Orleans, an event that was originally slated for July and has yet to receive a replacement date. Combined with seven weeks without competition before last week's LIV Golf UK event, the move underscores a season that has been defined as much by uncertainty as by on-course action.
#season #last #smith #team
3 days ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game losing streak that knocked them out of the AL West lead.
Duran won it with a hit that bounced into the right-field seats, an inning after he lined a one-hopper off that wall for a two-run double that put the Rangers up 4-2. He also had an RBI single in the first inning, a night after going 4 for 4 in the series opener.
Jake Burger, who entered in the top of the ninth as a defensive replacement, led off the bottom of the inning with a double off Dylan Smith (0-4), the sixth Giants pitcher.
San Francisco got even in the ninth when pinch-hitter Bryce Eldridge hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Jacob Latz (3-1). It was Latz's third blown save in 24 chances this season. He allowed two hits, a walk and a wild pitch.
Corey Seager and Brandon Nimmo both had three hits for Texas. Seager, the two-time World Series MVP who has missed 54 games this year because of three stays on the injured list, is hitting .201 — the first time he's been over .200 since May 8.
#francisco
Duran won it with a hit that bounced into the right-field seats, an inning after he lined a one-hopper off that wall for a two-run double that put the Rangers up 4-2. He also had an RBI single in the first inning, a night after going 4 for 4 in the series opener.
Jake Burger, who entered in the top of the ninth as a defensive replacement, led off the bottom of the inning with a double off Dylan Smith (0-4), the sixth Giants pitcher.
San Francisco got even in the ninth when pinch-hitter Bryce Eldridge hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Jacob Latz (3-1). It was Latz's third blown save in 24 chances this season. He allowed two hits, a walk and a wild pitch.
Corey Seager and Brandon Nimmo both had three hits for Texas. Seager, the two-time World Series MVP who has missed 54 games this year because of three stays on the injured list, is hitting .201 — the first time he's been over .200 since May 8.
#francisco
3 days ago
FC Barcelona have not given up. Not yet.
The Catalan club reportedly is aware that signing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid will be very difficult. But they are said to have faith that the player's own will can make a difference.
The Argentine is expected to report back for Atlético preseason on August 10th. The Blaugrana are said to be watching like a hawk for movement on that front. They reportedly expect Alvarez will reiterate his desire to leave.
Still, even if Alvarez does make a move, Atlético can still say no. What's worse, the impasse becomes a risk for all parties the longer it goes on. Barcelona need to be able to sign a plan B if the deal falls through. The Madrid club need to find a replacement if he leaves. Alvarez himself will either stay in an awkward situation, or join preseason late for Barça. And all signs point to no quick resolution — if any comes at all.
For the Catalans, the reason they are still in pursuit is twofold. One, Alvarez is their number one choice and both he and the club have worked on the signing too long to just abandon it when the going gets tough. Two, other alternatives are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
#still #madrid #signing #make
The Catalan club reportedly is aware that signing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid will be very difficult. But they are said to have faith that the player's own will can make a difference.
The Argentine is expected to report back for Atlético preseason on August 10th. The Blaugrana are said to be watching like a hawk for movement on that front. They reportedly expect Alvarez will reiterate his desire to leave.
Still, even if Alvarez does make a move, Atlético can still say no. What's worse, the impasse becomes a risk for all parties the longer it goes on. Barcelona need to be able to sign a plan B if the deal falls through. The Madrid club need to find a replacement if he leaves. Alvarez himself will either stay in an awkward situation, or join preseason late for Barça. And all signs point to no quick resolution — if any comes at all.
For the Catalans, the reason they are still in pursuit is twofold. One, Alvarez is their number one choice and both he and the club have worked on the signing too long to just abandon it when the going gets tough. Two, other alternatives are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
#still #madrid #signing #make
3 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs star Creed Humphrey will be the pace-setter at his position in 2026 after the experts at Pro Football Focus ranked him No. 1 overall in their evaluation of NFL centers.
"For the fourth consecutive year, Humphrey reigns atop the NFL landscape at the center position," PFF's Mason Cameron said of Kansas City's star lineman. "No interior blocker has a more consistently elite grading profile over the past five seasons. In 2025, he once again led all centers in PFF Wins Above Replacement (0.544) and overall PFF grade (88.8), finishing as the only center to post grades above 80.0 in both run-blocking and pass protection."
Humphrey gave Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes championship-level protection last season, and will need to do so again in 2026, while also opening running lanes for Kansas City's newly acquired tailback Kenneth Walker III.
Chiefs fans can expect Humphrey to be a key part of Kansas City's front five this season as head coach Andy Reid looks to reinvent his team's offense.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: KC Chiefs star Creed Humphrey takes No. 1 spot in PFF center rankings
#chiefs #humphrey #kansas
"For the fourth consecutive year, Humphrey reigns atop the NFL landscape at the center position," PFF's Mason Cameron said of Kansas City's star lineman. "No interior blocker has a more consistently elite grading profile over the past five seasons. In 2025, he once again led all centers in PFF Wins Above Replacement (0.544) and overall PFF grade (88.8), finishing as the only center to post grades above 80.0 in both run-blocking and pass protection."
Humphrey gave Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes championship-level protection last season, and will need to do so again in 2026, while also opening running lanes for Kansas City's newly acquired tailback Kenneth Walker III.
Chiefs fans can expect Humphrey to be a key part of Kansas City's front five this season as head coach Andy Reid looks to reinvent his team's offense.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: KC Chiefs star Creed Humphrey takes No. 1 spot in PFF center rankings
#chiefs #humphrey #kansas
