7 days ago
After examining the biggest causes for concern in the 2026 season, let's spin positive and discuss the reasons to be optimistic about the Green Bay Packers this year as they look to mount a Super Bowl bid.
Here are the five most important factors that should give fans confidence entering the new season:
Matt LaFleur said it best when asked for the umpteenth time this year what Love can do to take 'the next step' in 2026.
He replied with more than a hint of frustration: "I get so confused by that question every time because I think he's an elite player, so I don't know. I'll let you guys figure out what the next step is."
Green Bay's head coach said he knew Love was in that top tier of quarterbacks in the second half of 2023, which is certainly when it all seemed to click for him. After an injury-riddled 2024, Love set the benchmark for which his future seasons will be measured by in 2025.
#season #bowl
Here are the five most important factors that should give fans confidence entering the new season:
Matt LaFleur said it best when asked for the umpteenth time this year what Love can do to take 'the next step' in 2026.
He replied with more than a hint of frustration: "I get so confused by that question every time because I think he's an elite player, so I don't know. I'll let you guys figure out what the next step is."
Green Bay's head coach said he knew Love was in that top tier of quarterbacks in the second half of 2023, which is certainly when it all seemed to click for him. After an injury-riddled 2024, Love set the benchmark for which his future seasons will be measured by in 2025.
#season #bowl
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13 days ago
Morgan Riddle, ex-girlfriend of American tennis star Taylor Fritz, has reportedly struggled to accept his new relationship with Olivia Jade following their recent breakup. Amid Fritz's US Open run, a source claims Riddle feels he "moved on very quickly" after their near six-year relationship.
According to Page Six's Lanae Brody, while Riddle maintains a public front of having completely moved on, Fritz's "quick pivot" to a new relationship under a month post-split has proven difficult for her to observe.
"She acts like him dating Olivia doesn't bother her, but it does," a source told Page Six. "In her eyes, he moved on very quickly."
Fritz and Riddle dated for nearly six years, with reports suggesting they started their relationship in June 2020 and split up in April 2026.
Brody added that a major driver behind the split was Riddle's reluctance to relocate full-time to California and take on a stepmother role for Fritz's nine-year-old son.
#riddle
According to Page Six's Lanae Brody, while Riddle maintains a public front of having completely moved on, Fritz's "quick pivot" to a new relationship under a month post-split has proven difficult for her to observe.
"She acts like him dating Olivia doesn't bother her, but it does," a source told Page Six. "In her eyes, he moved on very quickly."
Fritz and Riddle dated for nearly six years, with reports suggesting they started their relationship in June 2020 and split up in April 2026.
Brody added that a major driver behind the split was Riddle's reluctance to relocate full-time to California and take on a stepmother role for Fritz's nine-year-old son.
#riddle
13 days ago
Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle's nearly six-year relationship ended in April, and new reporting says the split may have come down to two practical questions: what role Riddle wanted in Fritz's family life and where she wanted to build her own future.
Anonymous sources told Page Six that Riddle was not ready to take on a stepmother role to Fritz's 9-year-old son and did not want to settle full time in California. The sources said her career was pulling her toward New York, where she moved this spring.
Neither Fritz nor Riddle has publicly confirmed those specific reasons. Riddle has spoken more broadly about why she left, saying in June that she had spent roughly a year and a half feeling as though the life she was living no longer felt like her own. She also told ELLE that she and Fritz were "on good terms."
Fritz has since been linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli. Page Six's sources have described the relationship as casual and not exclusive, while neither Fritz nor Giannulli has publicly defined it. Riddle, for her part, has not publicly commented on Giannulli.
Page Six's September 4 report gives the most specific account yet of what may have separated Fritz and Riddle. According to the outlet's sources, Riddle was not prepared to become a stepmother and wanted to pursue her career in New York rather than establish a full-time life in California.
#year #wanted #publicly
Anonymous sources told Page Six that Riddle was not ready to take on a stepmother role to Fritz's 9-year-old son and did not want to settle full time in California. The sources said her career was pulling her toward New York, where she moved this spring.
Neither Fritz nor Riddle has publicly confirmed those specific reasons. Riddle has spoken more broadly about why she left, saying in June that she had spent roughly a year and a half feeling as though the life she was living no longer felt like her own. She also told ELLE that she and Fritz were "on good terms."
Fritz has since been linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli. Page Six's sources have described the relationship as casual and not exclusive, while neither Fritz nor Giannulli has publicly defined it. Riddle, for her part, has not publicly commented on Giannulli.
Page Six's September 4 report gives the most specific account yet of what may have separated Fritz and Riddle. According to the outlet's sources, Riddle was not prepared to become a stepmother and wanted to pursue her career in New York rather than establish a full-time life in California.
#year #wanted #publicly
15 days ago
September is upon us. For most fans, that means that training camp is almost underway and the season is right around the corner. For us Red Wings fans, this September begins with a bleak outlook. Training camp begins Sept. 17, the team is without a GM, and Dylan Larkin's future with the Red Wings is riddled with uncertainty.
The simple truth is we don't know Larkin's future. Reports that Dylan Larkin requested a trade out of Detroit came in early June this year to the shock of many fans. Larkin has five years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $8.7 million AAV. This attractive contract increases Larkin's value, but as of now, no trade has been made. With the GM seat still empty, it is very unlikely he will be dealt before training camp.
No general manager means no decisions regarding hockey operations are being made. A Larkin trade or reconciliation is not going to happen until a new GM is chosen. Simon Edvinsson's contract will also remain in limbo until this happens. With less than three weeks until the beginning of training camp, the outlook for the Red Wings doesn't look great. But let us explore some positives and dampen the darkness.
Moritz Seider doesn't show any hints of slowing down, and his aspirations for becoming one of the league's best defensemen are without question. The big German led the team with a +15 plus/minus and 180 blocked shots last season.
"I want to establish myself as a guy that people are not happy to see on the ice," Seider said during the European Player Media Tour. "I think that's one of the biggest compliments you could get is that people are not happy to see you, in a good way."
#wings #larkin #fans #dylan
The simple truth is we don't know Larkin's future. Reports that Dylan Larkin requested a trade out of Detroit came in early June this year to the shock of many fans. Larkin has five years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $8.7 million AAV. This attractive contract increases Larkin's value, but as of now, no trade has been made. With the GM seat still empty, it is very unlikely he will be dealt before training camp.
No general manager means no decisions regarding hockey operations are being made. A Larkin trade or reconciliation is not going to happen until a new GM is chosen. Simon Edvinsson's contract will also remain in limbo until this happens. With less than three weeks until the beginning of training camp, the outlook for the Red Wings doesn't look great. But let us explore some positives and dampen the darkness.
Moritz Seider doesn't show any hints of slowing down, and his aspirations for becoming one of the league's best defensemen are without question. The big German led the team with a +15 plus/minus and 180 blocked shots last season.
"I want to establish myself as a guy that people are not happy to see on the ice," Seider said during the European Player Media Tour. "I think that's one of the biggest compliments you could get is that people are not happy to see you, in a good way."
#wings #larkin #fans #dylan
15 days ago
This one is going to be one of the more impossible opponent previews you'll see, as the ECU Pirates have nearly turned over their entire team after a nice 9-4 record last year under coach Blake Harrell. Guys like running back London Montgomery and safety Ja'Marley Riddle (two of their top players last year) have made the jump up to join the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs, and even starting QB Katin Houser transferred to Illinois. Ultimately, the Pirates lost 24 players to the transfer portal, and the best I can tell, wide receiver Brock Spalding and linebacker DJ Johnson Jr. are the only returning starters on the team.
Not only was there major roster turnover for the Pirates, but they also lost both of their coordinators. Offensive coordinator John David Baker, who's taken a promotion up to be the OC for Ole Miss, was replaced with North Texas OC Jordan Davis. Davis was the OC behind the Mean Green's nation-leading 44.8 points per game offense in 2026. It was an up tempo, air raid-like offense and there's a lot of reason for ECU fans to be excited – however, Davis comes with a big caveat: he was the OC in name only, as UNT's head coach Eric Morris was actually the playcaller.
Eric Morris runs many of the same concepts he learned from being a player. He has expanded the run game using a lot more gap runs. WSU and MSST under Leach used mostly inside and outside zones with some DART (backside tackle pulls and leads) to change things up.
How much will Davis's iteration of this offense at ECU look like the Morris offense at UNT? We'll just have to see, so this will be an experience for everyone.
Defensively, the Pirates lost DC Josh Aldredge to USF, and replaced him with Memphis's DC, Jordon Hankins. Memphis was decent on defense under Hankins the last couple of years, and generally ran a 3-high safety look
#offense #morris #eric #hankins
Not only was there major roster turnover for the Pirates, but they also lost both of their coordinators. Offensive coordinator John David Baker, who's taken a promotion up to be the OC for Ole Miss, was replaced with North Texas OC Jordan Davis. Davis was the OC behind the Mean Green's nation-leading 44.8 points per game offense in 2026. It was an up tempo, air raid-like offense and there's a lot of reason for ECU fans to be excited – however, Davis comes with a big caveat: he was the OC in name only, as UNT's head coach Eric Morris was actually the playcaller.
Eric Morris runs many of the same concepts he learned from being a player. He has expanded the run game using a lot more gap runs. WSU and MSST under Leach used mostly inside and outside zones with some DART (backside tackle pulls and leads) to change things up.
How much will Davis's iteration of this offense at ECU look like the Morris offense at UNT? We'll just have to see, so this will be an experience for everyone.
Defensively, the Pirates lost DC Josh Aldredge to USF, and replaced him with Memphis's DC, Jordon Hankins. Memphis was decent on defense under Hankins the last couple of years, and generally ran a 3-high safety look
#offense #morris #eric #hankins
18 days ago
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
20 days ago
In a conference long known for its stout defenses, being recognized as the top player on that side of the ball is no easy feat. The last five winners reflect that. Since 2021, the last four winners of the award — Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan), Jack Campbell (Iowa), Jer'Zhan Newton (Illinois), and Abdul Carter (Penn State) — have made their presence felt on Sundays in the NFL. Caleb Downs, who is the most recent winner, was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys and could be in for a highly impactful rookie campaign.
Typically, I like to present a list of options and riddle the breakdown with several pumpfakes that'll make you believe I'm picking that player to take home the award later this year. Not this time.
2026 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year: EDGE Anthony Smith, Minnesota
Last season, Smith was a disruptor. He finished the year with 21 solo tackles and 12.5 sacks. Those numbers are sometimes inflated in blowout wins against non-Power Five opponents, but that wasn't the case for Smith. The Golden Gophers opened the season against Buffalo and Northwestern State (FCS). Smith had just two sacks during that stretch, despite the victory over NWSU coming in the form of a 66-0 shellacking. He did add two sacks against a Non-Power Five foe, but that was in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico, so you can't dock him there.
Smith isn't my pick because he's the best defender. Nor is he my pick because Cleveland.com has the same projection. The team with the most candidates is Oregon. If the Ducks live up to expectations, they'll boast one of the most balanced defenses. With their mixture of talent and depth, we probably won't see any extraordinary stat lines from a Duck defender. This is where Smith benefits. If the award is not given to the best defender on the best defensive team, the second qualifier will boil down to numbers. Smith has already proven that he's capable of posting big ones.
#last #defender
Typically, I like to present a list of options and riddle the breakdown with several pumpfakes that'll make you believe I'm picking that player to take home the award later this year. Not this time.
2026 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year: EDGE Anthony Smith, Minnesota
Last season, Smith was a disruptor. He finished the year with 21 solo tackles and 12.5 sacks. Those numbers are sometimes inflated in blowout wins against non-Power Five opponents, but that wasn't the case for Smith. The Golden Gophers opened the season against Buffalo and Northwestern State (FCS). Smith had just two sacks during that stretch, despite the victory over NWSU coming in the form of a 66-0 shellacking. He did add two sacks against a Non-Power Five foe, but that was in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico, so you can't dock him there.
Smith isn't my pick because he's the best defender. Nor is he my pick because Cleveland.com has the same projection. The team with the most candidates is Oregon. If the Ducks live up to expectations, they'll boast one of the most balanced defenses. With their mixture of talent and depth, we probably won't see any extraordinary stat lines from a Duck defender. This is where Smith benefits. If the award is not given to the best defender on the best defensive team, the second qualifier will boil down to numbers. Smith has already proven that he's capable of posting big ones.
#last #defender
21 days ago
The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with OrthoSouth, the team announced on Aug. 28. OrthoSouth has been the Grizzlies' sports medicine partner since 2023.
When the two sides agreed to a deal in 2023, the partnership was initially for 10 years.
"The Memphis Grizzlies represent the resilience and determination we admire about our city – toughness, heart and an unwavering commitment to the community," Kimble Jenkins, OrthoSouth CEO said in a statement. "We're proud of the work our physicians and staff delivered during this partnership, and we will carry a deep respect for the Grizzlies organization going forward. OrthoSouth's mission has always been to help people move better and live fuller lives by delivering top-tier customer service in orthopedic and sports medicine care. We're excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow and serve the Memphis region."
Injuries have been a major point of discussion with the Grizzlies over the past three seasons. Many of the team's best players battled injuries, leading to two of the most injury-riddled seasons in franchise history in 2023-24 and 2025-26.
The Grizzlies hired Mike Curtis as team's head of player health and performance in June and made overhauling changes to the staff.
#we 're #injuries #sports #partnership
When the two sides agreed to a deal in 2023, the partnership was initially for 10 years.
"The Memphis Grizzlies represent the resilience and determination we admire about our city – toughness, heart and an unwavering commitment to the community," Kimble Jenkins, OrthoSouth CEO said in a statement. "We're proud of the work our physicians and staff delivered during this partnership, and we will carry a deep respect for the Grizzlies organization going forward. OrthoSouth's mission has always been to help people move better and live fuller lives by delivering top-tier customer service in orthopedic and sports medicine care. We're excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow and serve the Memphis region."
Injuries have been a major point of discussion with the Grizzlies over the past three seasons. Many of the team's best players battled injuries, leading to two of the most injury-riddled seasons in franchise history in 2023-24 and 2025-26.
The Grizzlies hired Mike Curtis as team's head of player health and performance in June and made overhauling changes to the staff.
#we 're #injuries #sports #partnership
22 days ago
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From travelling the world to embracing a second act to simply hitting the hammock in your own backyard, everyone has a different retirement fantasy.
But for many, once they've walked away from work, that fantasy gives way to the anxiety-riddled reality of living the rest of their lives without a steady income.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise
From travelling the world to embracing a second act to simply hitting the hammock in your own backyard, everyone has a different retirement fantasy.
But for many, once they've walked away from work, that fantasy gives way to the anxiety-riddled reality of living the rest of their lives without a steady income.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise
24 days ago
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From travelling the world to embracing a second act to simply hitting the hammock in your own backyard, everyone has a different retirement fantasy.
But for many, once they've walked away from work, that fantasy gives way to the anxiety-riddled reality of living the rest of their lives without a steady income.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#fantasy #jeff
From travelling the world to embracing a second act to simply hitting the hammock in your own backyard, everyone has a different retirement fantasy.
But for many, once they've walked away from work, that fantasy gives way to the anxiety-riddled reality of living the rest of their lives without a steady income.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#fantasy #jeff
24 days ago
Taylor Fritz is making the most of his downtime before the US Open gets underway, having been spotted spending quality time with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli. The duo caught attention with their outing in New York ahead of the world No. 10's campaign at his home Slam.
Fritz and Giannulli were first linked in May after they were seen together in California. The reports emerged weeks after the end of Fritz's six-year relationship with influencer Morgan Riddle. The pair had been dating since 2020, with Riddle becoming a well-known presence at tournaments.
While Fritz has yet to publicly address their split, Riddle has opened up about why she felt the need to end their relationship, while also revealing that they have remained on "good terms."
Meanwhile, Fritz and Giannulli appear to have stayed close. They were spotted enjoying each other's company during an outing in New York ahead of the US Open.
#fritz
Fritz and Giannulli were first linked in May after they were seen together in California. The reports emerged weeks after the end of Fritz's six-year relationship with influencer Morgan Riddle. The pair had been dating since 2020, with Riddle becoming a well-known presence at tournaments.
While Fritz has yet to publicly address their split, Riddle has opened up about why she felt the need to end their relationship, while also revealing that they have remained on "good terms."
Meanwhile, Fritz and Giannulli appear to have stayed close. They were spotted enjoying each other's company during an outing in New York ahead of the US Open.
#fritz
24 days ago
Olivia Jade Giannulli and Taylor Fritz are reportedly settling into a romance.
Page Six reports that the YouTuber and the tennis star have been "hanging out and enjoying their time together," and there's "an obvious chemistry between them", but that they "are not exclusive", according to a source close to the couple.
Back in May, celebrity gossip source DeuxMoi reported that the influencer and the tennis pro were spotted "looking cosy" at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles.
The duo were next seen together at influencer Paige Lorenze and tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding in July.
Speculation reached a fever pitch over the weekend, after the pair were spotted together again in New York City, with eyewitnesses telling TMZ that Fritz picked Giannulli up Saturday at her place. From there, the outlet reports, the two headed to Fritz's hotel, where they were photographed arriving together.
Fritz broke up with his model and influencer partner Morgan Riddle in April.
#influencer #giannulli #reports #spotted
Page Six reports that the YouTuber and the tennis star have been "hanging out and enjoying their time together," and there's "an obvious chemistry between them", but that they "are not exclusive", according to a source close to the couple.
Back in May, celebrity gossip source DeuxMoi reported that the influencer and the tennis pro were spotted "looking cosy" at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles.
The duo were next seen together at influencer Paige Lorenze and tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding in July.
Speculation reached a fever pitch over the weekend, after the pair were spotted together again in New York City, with eyewitnesses telling TMZ that Fritz picked Giannulli up Saturday at her place. From there, the outlet reports, the two headed to Fritz's hotel, where they were photographed arriving together.
Fritz broke up with his model and influencer partner Morgan Riddle in April.
#influencer #giannulli #reports #spotted
24 days ago
American tennis star Taylor Fritz is no stranger to having a high-profile relationship in the spotlight. He previously dated social media influencer Morgan Riddle for nearly six years before their split in April 2026, and now he appears to be back in the saddle.
Ahead of the 2026 US Open, Fritz was spotted out in New York City with another model and social media influencer, Olivia Jade Giannulli, with the Instagram account deuxmoi sharing photos of the pair out on the town.
Immediately, the internet went wild with the spotting of the 28-year-old Fritz and 28-year-old Olivia Jade, who is the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin. Olivia boasts more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
The New York Post notes there are "unconfirmed reports that Fritz had taken Jade to fellow American tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding earlier in the summer." A wedding date? That's how you know things are getting serious.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Chipotle partner for unique social media promotion at 2026 US Open
#taylor
Ahead of the 2026 US Open, Fritz was spotted out in New York City with another model and social media influencer, Olivia Jade Giannulli, with the Instagram account deuxmoi sharing photos of the pair out on the town.
Immediately, the internet went wild with the spotting of the 28-year-old Fritz and 28-year-old Olivia Jade, who is the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin. Olivia boasts more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
The New York Post notes there are "unconfirmed reports that Fritz had taken Jade to fellow American tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding earlier in the summer." A wedding date? That's how you know things are getting serious.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Chipotle partner for unique social media promotion at 2026 US Open
#taylor
25 days ago
Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell said his side "got away with it" after they came from behind to beat Sheerwater FC 4-1 in their FA Cup preliminary round tie on Saturday.
The home side went a goal down after 12 minutes in an opening half an hour riddled with errors and miscommunication.
They eventually clicked into gear, with summer signing Sammy Henia-Kamau scoring a hat-trick and Lorne Bickley finishing off a well-worked move.
Powell, whose side will next visit Burgess Hill Town in the competition in September, said he was "not overly pleased with the performance".
"For 25 minutes we were poor, but then we had a bit of individual quality which got us ahead in the game," he told BBC Radio Jersey.
#Bulls #henia
The home side went a goal down after 12 minutes in an opening half an hour riddled with errors and miscommunication.
They eventually clicked into gear, with summer signing Sammy Henia-Kamau scoring a hat-trick and Lorne Bickley finishing off a well-worked move.
Powell, whose side will next visit Burgess Hill Town in the competition in September, said he was "not overly pleased with the performance".
"For 25 minutes we were poor, but then we had a bit of individual quality which got us ahead in the game," he told BBC Radio Jersey.
#Bulls #henia
25 days ago
Chelsea rejected a loan offer from AS Roma for Jamie Gittens, but the Italians want to see whether there is room for manoeuvre.
According to Alfredo Pedulla, they want to know whether the Blues are really keen to keep him at Stamford Bridge and are planning further contact this week.
Chelsea are poised to line up in a 3-4-2-1 set-up, and Morgan Rogers will likely take the starting berth on the inside left 10 position.
Gittens might decide he wants to be first-choice elsewhere as he bounces back from an injury-riddled first season in West London.
It remains unclear whether Chelsea will keep him for the season or be more open to a permanent sale.
#whether #italians
According to Alfredo Pedulla, they want to know whether the Blues are really keen to keep him at Stamford Bridge and are planning further contact this week.
Chelsea are poised to line up in a 3-4-2-1 set-up, and Morgan Rogers will likely take the starting berth on the inside left 10 position.
Gittens might decide he wants to be first-choice elsewhere as he bounces back from an injury-riddled first season in West London.
It remains unclear whether Chelsea will keep him for the season or be more open to a permanent sale.
#whether #italians
27 days ago
It's time to cancel those Saturday night plans and settle on the couch for NFL action.
The Chicago Bears face off with the Cincinnati Bengals tonight, for what will serve as the second preseason game for both teams.
The two teams enter the game after starkly different results last season.
The upstart Bears nearly earned their way into the NFC championship game but were narrowly defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in the NFC divisional round. Despite the loss, it was something of a coming-out party for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson on the national stage.
On the other side, the Bengals endured a disappointing campaign marred by another slow start and an injury-riddled season for Joe Burrow. As a result, head coach Zac Taylor has decided to play the Bengals' starters, including Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence, in an effort to avoid another slow start to the regular season.
#game #bears
The Chicago Bears face off with the Cincinnati Bengals tonight, for what will serve as the second preseason game for both teams.
The two teams enter the game after starkly different results last season.
The upstart Bears nearly earned their way into the NFC championship game but were narrowly defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in the NFC divisional round. Despite the loss, it was something of a coming-out party for Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson on the national stage.
On the other side, the Bengals endured a disappointing campaign marred by another slow start and an injury-riddled season for Joe Burrow. As a result, head coach Zac Taylor has decided to play the Bengals' starters, including Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Dexter Lawrence, in an effort to avoid another slow start to the regular season.
#game #bears
28 days ago
Will this be the year that the tight end position finally lives up to its potential? For years we've hoped for a deep group of TEs riddled with talent at every draft point, only to end up with the same elite group and then a bunch of "Play and pray" options. But maybe this season will be different. Our Yahoo ****** ysts take a look at the tight end position and share their breakout candidate for 2026.
Breakouts tend to exist at the intersection of talent and situation. And for Brenton Strange, the talent piece of the equation isn't hard to see. Since joining the Jaguars in '23, Strange's routes and target share have been on an upward trajectory. The Penn State product barely saw the field his rookie season (2.2% target rate), but he evolved into one of Trevor Lawrence's go-to options as Jacksonville marched toward the playoffs.
After returning from a hip injury sustained in Week 5, Strange supplanted Brian Thomas Jr. as the "WR3" (16.6% share) and even led the team in red-zone targets (14). Plus, the added cardio has only allowed us to see more of his athletic ability, as his yards per route run (9th among all TEs in '25 – min. 10 games played) and YAC per reception picked up between Years 2 and 3.
But I'll admit Strange's situation is, well, strange! The Jaguars traded for and compensated Jakobi Meyers for bringing the passing game to life and got a breakout performance from their 6th-round WR out of the same draft class. Oh, and Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter are still there. The "lot of mouths to feed" argument will keep Strange's draft-cost down, but let's not forget his productivity and utility within this offense. — Chris Allen
After the Rashid Shaheed trade, Johnson was the TE5 in yards per game and TE8 in receptions per game from Week 10 on. With Jordyn Tyson out until the Week 6-9 range, Johnson should start out strong, as this is the same Saints receiving corps as it was during that explosive sample. The Saints have the advantages of playing against the NFC South, playing indoors and operating in the No. 1 neutral pace offense. Johnson is also good! Watch him!
#strange
Breakouts tend to exist at the intersection of talent and situation. And for Brenton Strange, the talent piece of the equation isn't hard to see. Since joining the Jaguars in '23, Strange's routes and target share have been on an upward trajectory. The Penn State product barely saw the field his rookie season (2.2% target rate), but he evolved into one of Trevor Lawrence's go-to options as Jacksonville marched toward the playoffs.
After returning from a hip injury sustained in Week 5, Strange supplanted Brian Thomas Jr. as the "WR3" (16.6% share) and even led the team in red-zone targets (14). Plus, the added cardio has only allowed us to see more of his athletic ability, as his yards per route run (9th among all TEs in '25 – min. 10 games played) and YAC per reception picked up between Years 2 and 3.
But I'll admit Strange's situation is, well, strange! The Jaguars traded for and compensated Jakobi Meyers for bringing the passing game to life and got a breakout performance from their 6th-round WR out of the same draft class. Oh, and Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter are still there. The "lot of mouths to feed" argument will keep Strange's draft-cost down, but let's not forget his productivity and utility within this offense. — Chris Allen
After the Rashid Shaheed trade, Johnson was the TE5 in yards per game and TE8 in receptions per game from Week 10 on. With Jordyn Tyson out until the Week 6-9 range, Johnson should start out strong, as this is the same Saints receiving corps as it was during that explosive sample. The Saints have the advantages of playing against the NFC South, playing indoors and operating in the No. 1 neutral pace offense. Johnson is also good! Watch him!
#strange
28 days ago
The Green Bay Packers will continue the 2026 preseason on Friday night against the Denver Broncos. For the second straight week, Matt LaFleur's team will be on the road, this time in the altitude in Denver. Friday night's exhibition showdown is a rematch of last season's loss in Denver, which began a tailspin for the Packers, who still haven't won a football game since that injury-riddled day in mid-December. The preseason game is set to be broadcast nationally.
Here's how to watch Packers vs. Broncos:
What: Preseason Week 2 at Denver Broncos
When: Friday Aug. 21 at 8:00 p.m. CT
Where: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
#preseason #week #green #matt
Here's how to watch Packers vs. Broncos:
What: Preseason Week 2 at Denver Broncos
When: Friday Aug. 21 at 8:00 p.m. CT
Where: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
#preseason #week #green #matt
1 month ago
The injury-riddled Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a perfect position to reunite with a former fan-favorite wide receiver after his recent release.
On Tuesday, the New York Giants released former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for their Najee Harris signing. Pittsburgh, however, has dealt with major wide receiver injuries and could use a veteran like Smith-Schuster as a viable depth piece.
The Steelers' top two receiving options, DK Metcalf (unspecified) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right leg), have missed practice over the past few weeks with their respective injuries. Smith-Schuster, who has recorded 5,646 yards and 34 total touchdowns in his career, would immediately compete with Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard for a WR3 role.
Smith Schuster was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He earned 2018 Pro Bowl recognition for his outstanding seven touchdown, 1,439 yard season.
A reunion seems like a win-win scenario for both the veteran receiver and the team that drafted him. Pittman already tried to recruit Smith-Schuster before he joined the Giants, but now seems like the ideal opportunity to make this dream a reality.
#pittman
On Tuesday, the New York Giants released former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to make room for their Najee Harris signing. Pittsburgh, however, has dealt with major wide receiver injuries and could use a veteran like Smith-Schuster as a viable depth piece.
The Steelers' top two receiving options, DK Metcalf (unspecified) and Michael Pittman Jr. (right leg), have missed practice over the past few weeks with their respective injuries. Smith-Schuster, who has recorded 5,646 yards and 34 total touchdowns in his career, would immediately compete with Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard for a WR3 role.
Smith Schuster was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He earned 2018 Pro Bowl recognition for his outstanding seven touchdown, 1,439 yard season.
A reunion seems like a win-win scenario for both the veteran receiver and the team that drafted him. Pittman already tried to recruit Smith-Schuster before he joined the Giants, but now seems like the ideal opportunity to make this dream a reality.
#pittman
1 month ago
The 2026 season is set up to be a big bounce back year for Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, who struggled with a foot injury last season that hampered his play.
Following the offseason trade of veteran receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, Odunze has an opportunity to take a leap and be the top receiver for Chicago's passing attack. Looking to rebound from his injury-riddled sophomore season, Odunze said earlier in the offseason that he has adjusted to a "new normal" with his foot, but then clarified there was no deep meaning or attachment to the injury.
New offensive coordinator Press Taylor has spent this offseason and training camp identifying the strengths of Odunze and spoke about where he feels the third-year receiver has grown, revealing the team wanting to push the ball down the field to allow him to make more plays.
"I think Rome's done a good job," Taylor said. "If he hadn't said anything about his foot being different, I don't think you would have noticed because of what you're seeing like his speed and even more the detail in his routes. He understands where he's supposed to be. You see the explosion and contested catch ability he has, and we've made it a point of emphasis to push the ball downfield on some contested go ****** to feature that strength. He's made his fair share of plays on those, so that's encouraging."
If the Bears get a fully healthy version of Odunze, who takes another step in his development, they'll have two dangerous and young receivers in him and last year's second-round pick, Luther Burden III, who's currently dealing with a groin injury that is expected to sideline him for the preseason. That could give Odunze more time as the top receiver to find his rhythm in the Bears offense.
#injury
Following the offseason trade of veteran receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, Odunze has an opportunity to take a leap and be the top receiver for Chicago's passing attack. Looking to rebound from his injury-riddled sophomore season, Odunze said earlier in the offseason that he has adjusted to a "new normal" with his foot, but then clarified there was no deep meaning or attachment to the injury.
New offensive coordinator Press Taylor has spent this offseason and training camp identifying the strengths of Odunze and spoke about where he feels the third-year receiver has grown, revealing the team wanting to push the ball down the field to allow him to make more plays.
"I think Rome's done a good job," Taylor said. "If he hadn't said anything about his foot being different, I don't think you would have noticed because of what you're seeing like his speed and even more the detail in his routes. He understands where he's supposed to be. You see the explosion and contested catch ability he has, and we've made it a point of emphasis to push the ball downfield on some contested go ****** to feature that strength. He's made his fair share of plays on those, so that's encouraging."
If the Bears get a fully healthy version of Odunze, who takes another step in his development, they'll have two dangerous and young receivers in him and last year's second-round pick, Luther Burden III, who's currently dealing with a groin injury that is expected to sideline him for the preseason. That could give Odunze more time as the top receiver to find his rhythm in the Bears offense.
#injury
1 month ago
No matter what happened Sunday, Alexander Zannes knew he could live with the outcome.
"(It was) just like, 'Hey, if I win, I win,'" he said. "Life is going to go on, and I'm happy to be out here and able to play in this kind of stuff still."
He got a result to be plenty happy with, too.
Zannes won the 85th Annual Greater Albuquerque Men's City Golf Championship by two strokes, carding a 1-under 71 in the final round to finish 11 under on the week.
The 38-year-old commercial real estate broker and Valley High School graduate climbed into contention on the strength of a blistering second-round 8-under 64 on Saturday at Ladera Golf Course, where he used to work as a cart boy in his youth. He finished the job Sunday at Los Altos with a front nine that saw him make five birdies and four bogeys before "holding it together" through a nerve-riddled back nine.
#nine #life
"(It was) just like, 'Hey, if I win, I win,'" he said. "Life is going to go on, and I'm happy to be out here and able to play in this kind of stuff still."
He got a result to be plenty happy with, too.
Zannes won the 85th Annual Greater Albuquerque Men's City Golf Championship by two strokes, carding a 1-under 71 in the final round to finish 11 under on the week.
The 38-year-old commercial real estate broker and Valley High School graduate climbed into contention on the strength of a blistering second-round 8-under 64 on Saturday at Ladera Golf Course, where he used to work as a cart boy in his youth. He finished the job Sunday at Los Altos with a front nine that saw him make five birdies and four bogeys before "holding it together" through a nerve-riddled back nine.
#nine #life
1 month ago
The Detroit Lions have added more help for their injury-riddled running back room.
The Lions signed veteran back Trayveon Williams on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Kye Robichaux is believed to have broken a bone in his foot in the Lions' preseason-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacob Saylors will miss practice time with an ankle injury.
The Lions went into the Bengals game without Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki and Jabari Small because of injuries. Pacheco likely will miss another week of practice, Campbell said, while Vaki (nose) and Small were expected to return Saturday. Starter Jahmyr Gibbs also did not play against the Bengals.
"God bless [Robichaux], dude," Campbell said. "It looks like he may have broke a bone in that foot. He's been so dang just durable all camp, played his heart out. He's another guy that just gives you everything he's got, maximizes everything."
#injury
The Lions signed veteran back Trayveon Williams on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Kye Robichaux is believed to have broken a bone in his foot in the Lions' preseason-opening loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacob Saylors will miss practice time with an ankle injury.
The Lions went into the Bengals game without Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki and Jabari Small because of injuries. Pacheco likely will miss another week of practice, Campbell said, while Vaki (nose) and Small were expected to return Saturday. Starter Jahmyr Gibbs also did not play against the Bengals.
"God bless [Robichaux], dude," Campbell said. "It looks like he may have broke a bone in that foot. He's been so dang just durable all camp, played his heart out. He's another guy that just gives you everything he's got, maximizes everything."
#injury
1 month ago
A season ago, Kalani Sitake and BYU were on the precipice of making the College Football Playoff. The Cougars made it to the Big 12 Championship, where they fell to Texas Tech to just miss out on the 12-team bracket.
After an offseason that saw Penn State notably pursue Sitake for its head coach vacancy, the Cougars are now looking to keep the momentum with their headman returning to Provo. But as he looked ahead during a recent interview, he gave a lengthy response about the resources at the program's disposal.
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In the NIL era, Kalani Sitake made clear he's not striving to be the team offering athletes the most money. However, he said the ability to be in that position could help keep BYU toward the top of the Big 12 and also play a role in a national ****** le push. Given the program's momentum, he called for more investment in the football program.
"I said before, I don't want to be the highest bidder," Sitake told CougarSports' Ben Criddle July 30. "But I'd like to have access to stuff like that, and that's a reminder to the administration of that you can count on us to do things right and be responsible with the finances to get the right program in place. Sometimes, you kind of go through these things. You're like, 'Okay, this is going well.' And I've always just been appreciative of everything. But then, when I look back at it and my agent tells me, 'Hey, this is the stuff that everybody else has.' … It just gives me a whole different appreciation for them.
#like #kalani #made #team
After an offseason that saw Penn State notably pursue Sitake for its head coach vacancy, the Cougars are now looking to keep the momentum with their headman returning to Provo. But as he looked ahead during a recent interview, he gave a lengthy response about the resources at the program's disposal.
$19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage
In the NIL era, Kalani Sitake made clear he's not striving to be the team offering athletes the most money. However, he said the ability to be in that position could help keep BYU toward the top of the Big 12 and also play a role in a national ****** le push. Given the program's momentum, he called for more investment in the football program.
"I said before, I don't want to be the highest bidder," Sitake told CougarSports' Ben Criddle July 30. "But I'd like to have access to stuff like that, and that's a reminder to the administration of that you can count on us to do things right and be responsible with the finances to get the right program in place. Sometimes, you kind of go through these things. You're like, 'Okay, this is going well.' And I've always just been appreciative of everything. But then, when I look back at it and my agent tells me, 'Hey, this is the stuff that everybody else has.' … It just gives me a whole different appreciation for them.
#like #kalani #made #team
1 month ago
Morgan Riddle is opening up about a harrowing experience she claims to have had about nine years ago with a friend
The influencer, 29, took to her social media, where she recalled the moment she saw a friend pour a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking
Riddle also gave her followers advice for how they could protect themselves if they ever found themselves in a similar situation
Morgan Riddle claimed a friend attempted to drug her years ago by pouring a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking.
In an Aug. 9 TikTok video, Riddle, 29, opened up about the experience, which she claimed happened with someone she considered to be a "close friend."
"It was late, we were drinking on a balcony, he went inside to grab more drinks and I watched through the window as he poured a powder into my drink," Riddle recalled, adding that the moment felt like a "shocking betrayal."
Morgan Riddle in New York City on July 27, 2026.
Credit: TheStewartofNY/WireImage
#Drink #experience #years #moment
The influencer, 29, took to her social media, where she recalled the moment she saw a friend pour a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking
Riddle also gave her followers advice for how they could protect themselves if they ever found themselves in a similar situation
Morgan Riddle claimed a friend attempted to drug her years ago by pouring a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking.
In an Aug. 9 TikTok video, Riddle, 29, opened up about the experience, which she claimed happened with someone she considered to be a "close friend."
"It was late, we were drinking on a balcony, he went inside to grab more drinks and I watched through the window as he poured a powder into my drink," Riddle recalled, adding that the moment felt like a "shocking betrayal."
Morgan Riddle in New York City on July 27, 2026.
Credit: TheStewartofNY/WireImage
#Drink #experience #years #moment
1 month ago
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Ben Simmons is not giving up on his dream to make it back to the NBA after a few injury-riddled seasons saw him decide to take the 2025-26 off to recuperate even further. And now, Simmons is drawing some interest from teams in free agency, and they're about to get a closer look at the 30-year-old's condition as he prepares to take the next step in his plan to return to professional basketball.
According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Simmons "is expected to be a full participant with 'zeros restrictions'" in the Australia men's national team mini-camp in Melbourne which starts tomorrow. As per Spears, Simmons "paid his own way to the camp", with the hopes of showing off his improved health as well as to try and compete for a roster spot on the national team.
The 30-year-old, most famously known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly has several NBA teams interested in his services. Spears even specified that one West squad had already offered a training camp invite.
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#simmons #camp
Ben Simmons is not giving up on his dream to make it back to the NBA after a few injury-riddled seasons saw him decide to take the 2025-26 off to recuperate even further. And now, Simmons is drawing some interest from teams in free agency, and they're about to get a closer look at the 30-year-old's condition as he prepares to take the next step in his plan to return to professional basketball.
According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Simmons "is expected to be a full participant with 'zeros restrictions'" in the Australia men's national team mini-camp in Melbourne which starts tomorrow. As per Spears, Simmons "paid his own way to the camp", with the hopes of showing off his improved health as well as to try and compete for a roster spot on the national team.
The 30-year-old, most famously known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly has several NBA teams interested in his services. Spears even specified that one West squad had already offered a training camp invite.
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#simmons #camp
1 month ago
The exit operations are in full swing at FC Barcelona.
Ronald Araujo is on the verge of completing his loan move to Liverpool, while Marc Casado could be on his way to Saudi Arabia, having been left out of the squad travelling to Italy for the friendlies against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, another academy graduate could be on his way out of Barcelona in the coming days.
Indeed, as per the report, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for talented right-back Hector Fort this summer.
The 20-year-old La Masia product spent the last season on loan at Elche, where he showed promise despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.
#Barcelona #Liverpool #casado #arabia
Ronald Araujo is on the verge of completing his loan move to Liverpool, while Marc Casado could be on his way to Saudi Arabia, having been left out of the squad travelling to Italy for the friendlies against Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto, another academy graduate could be on his way out of Barcelona in the coming days.
Indeed, as per the report, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for talented right-back Hector Fort this summer.
The 20-year-old La Masia product spent the last season on loan at Elche, where he showed promise despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.
#Barcelona #Liverpool #casado #arabia
2 months ago
Golden State guard Brandin Podziemski showcased a new look last week, as a recent photo revealed a new haircut for the former Illinois guard with a short hairstyle. The photo comes not long after his teammate, Jimmy Butler III, revealed a new hairdo as well.
In an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign for the Warriors last season, Podziemski was the most durable player in Steve Kerr's rotation, playing in all 82 games, averaging 28.5 minutes per contest. In those minutes, Podziemski averaged a career-high 13.8 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 ***** ists and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.1% from 3-point range and 45.5% from the field.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors guard reveals shocking new haircut
#podziemski #revealed #minutes #brandin
In an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign for the Warriors last season, Podziemski was the most durable player in Steve Kerr's rotation, playing in all 82 games, averaging 28.5 minutes per contest. In those minutes, Podziemski averaged a career-high 13.8 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 ***** ists and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.1% from 3-point range and 45.5% from the field.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors guard reveals shocking new haircut
#podziemski #revealed #minutes #brandin
2 months ago
Zohran Mamdani stormed into office brandishing the banner of "affordability," and almost singlehandedly pushed the issue to the center of today's political debate. Of all the charismatic, 34-year-old Mayor's initiatives aimed at lowering living costs, the one that's garnered the most coverage is his proposal to get Gotham into the grocery business.
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters Saturday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have PCL surgery and is headed to season-ending injured reserve.
Earlier this week, news broke that the 2024 first-round draft pick out of Florida was dealing with knee swelling stemming from the PCL setback he suffered last season. He missed eight games because of that problem in his right knee, and it's proven to nag.
Lynch said Pearsall's surgery will take place in "the next couple of weeks" and that the soon-to-be 26-year-old's recovery timeline spans six-to-12 months, with nine months seeming like a realistic goal for his return, as reported by The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Injuries have been a thorn in Pearsall's side since he made it to the league and have infamously riddled the 49ers for years. Their 2026 receiving corps has already taken a hit, and a game has yet to be played. In addition to losing Pearsall, San Francisco is currently without Christian Kirk, who is battling a calf injury, except that issue doesn't appear as though it'll be long-lasting.
Leading up to his rookie season, Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall made a speedy recovery and scored his first NFL touchdown about two months later. In 11 games that season, he piled up 31 receptions, 400 receiving yards and 3 scores.
#months #surgery #recovery
Earlier this week, news broke that the 2024 first-round draft pick out of Florida was dealing with knee swelling stemming from the PCL setback he suffered last season. He missed eight games because of that problem in his right knee, and it's proven to nag.
Lynch said Pearsall's surgery will take place in "the next couple of weeks" and that the soon-to-be 26-year-old's recovery timeline spans six-to-12 months, with nine months seeming like a realistic goal for his return, as reported by The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Injuries have been a thorn in Pearsall's side since he made it to the league and have infamously riddled the 49ers for years. Their 2026 receiving corps has already taken a hit, and a game has yet to be played. In addition to losing Pearsall, San Francisco is currently without Christian Kirk, who is battling a calf injury, except that issue doesn't appear as though it'll be long-lasting.
Leading up to his rookie season, Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall made a speedy recovery and scored his first NFL touchdown about two months later. In 11 games that season, he piled up 31 receptions, 400 receiving yards and 3 scores.
#months #surgery #recovery
2 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks continued their 2026 training camp with a lighter practice in front of fans on Saturday afternoon. After doing padded practices on Thursday and Friday, Seattle opted to go pad-less for Saturday. With Sunday scheduled as an off-day before a return to the field on Monday, it seems like the goal for the Seahawks coaching staff is to still keep players fresh and not overdo it with intensity and physicality.
Here's a recap of Saturday's practice!
Elijah Arroyo and Tory Horton shine on offense
It was an injury-riddled year for both Arroyo and Horton last season. Arroyo had a stint on IR due to a knee injury, while Horton cracked his tibia and had his season end after Week 9. Horton had a fair bit more productivity than Arroyo, but they each have enticing traits that could help elevate the passing game.
Saturday's practice will be encouraging for Seahawks fans, as they each caught touchdowns during practice.
#practice
Here's a recap of Saturday's practice!
Elijah Arroyo and Tory Horton shine on offense
It was an injury-riddled year for both Arroyo and Horton last season. Arroyo had a stint on IR due to a knee injury, while Horton cracked his tibia and had his season end after Week 9. Horton had a fair bit more productivity than Arroyo, but they each have enticing traits that could help elevate the passing game.
Saturday's practice will be encouraging for Seahawks fans, as they each caught touchdowns during practice.
#practice
