Do the Seattle Seahawks need more at running back for the 2026 NFL season?
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay named Tennessee ******* ans star Tony Pollard as a running back that is worth the Seahawks pursuing in a trade prior to the start of next season.
"With good hands and acceptable pass-blocking talent, Pollard can be involved in all phases of Seattle's offense and used in a variety of ways," Kay said. "He's an ideal plug-and-play veteran for the defending champs as they gear up for another deep run."
Pollard is a perennial 1,000-yard rusher who excels in picking up yardage up the middle. He is consistent, skilled and has the experience to allow Seattle to not only run the ball in volume, but also change pace well next season.
With question marks at the running back position in Seattle, Pollard is a player who is capable of providing stability in the offensive backfield next to rookie Jadarian Price beginning in 2026.

#Seattle #seahawks

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "US Equity Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate over capital cycle returns, AI remained the dominant market theme, expanding from early adoption to broader enterprise adoption. The firm continues to focus on high-dividend-growth companies while maintaining discipline around valuation and earnings durability. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Bristol US Equity Strategy highlighted EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME). Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) offers electrical and mechanical construction and facilities, building, and industrial services. On July 22, 2026, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) closed at $755.15 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $33.56 billion. EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) posted a one-month return of -11.05%, while its shares gained 32.58% over the past 52 weeks.
Bristol US Equity Strategy stated the following regarding EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), which we purchased in late April, is a diversified construction and building-services company with broad exposure across US end markets, from pharmaceutical manufacturing to data centres. It is well positioned for the data centre build-out, where demand for complex mechanical and electrical work is strong and skilled labor is scarce. Management has been disciplined with capital allocation, investing in the business and returning capital to shareholders while maintaining a strong balance sheet."
EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 58 hedge fund portfolios held EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 65 in the previous quarter. In Q1 2026, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) reported revenues of $4.63 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 19.7% and organic growth of 16.8%. While we acknowledge the potential of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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Cayden Daughtry may have solidified himself as the hottest prospect in the class of 2027 following a remarkable run at the 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam.
The 6-foot, 155-pound 5-star point guard led the Florida Rebels to the Peach Jam championship, putting together one of the most dominant stretches of the summer. Over his final eight games, Daughtry averaged an incredible 32.3 points, 6.1 ******* ists, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 steals per game while shooting 59 percent from the field, 49 percent from three-point range, and 91 percent from the free-throw line.
He capped off the championship run with another sensational performance, finishing with 33 points, nine rebounds, six ******* ists, one block, and just one turnover in the ******* le game.
Following his dominant summer, Daughtry now ranks No. 3 overall nationally and the No. 2 point guard, according to the 247 Sports rankings.
247 Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein has been especially high on Daughtry, calling him “the most skilled player in high school basketball.” Finkelstein praised Daughtry’s elite ball-handling, deep shooting range, advanced finishing package, pick-and-roll decision-making, low turnover rate, and willingness to move without the basketball despite being a high-volume creator.

#sports #finkelstein

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Czechoslovak Group is setting up an advanced propulsion manufacturing facility in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, through its US subsidiary CSE USA and new unit Firecrest Aerospace. The project starts with up to $15 million of investment and is expected to create about 125 skilled jobs over three years. Initial ****** embly should begin within months, with full-scale manufacturing targeted for 2027. The goal is simple. Build small turbojet and turbofan engines closer to US and allied customers, because drones are no longer a side quest in defense.
CSG announced plans to establish a U.S. manufacturing base for advanced propulsion systems in Central Wisconsin.
The project will be developed and operated by Firecrest Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSE USA, which is part of CSG. The facility will focus on small turbojet and turbofan engines used in unmanned aircraft systems, precision defense systems, target drones, loitering munitions and other next-generation aerospace applications.
The company expects to invest up to $15 million initially, with further expansion planned. The project is expected to create around 125 skilled jobs over the next three years.

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Generally speaking, most people consider either Michael Jordan or LeBron James to be the GOAT of professional basketball. Jordan was an incredible presence from 1984 to 2003, minus his first two retirements. As for James, he started playing in the NBA in 2003 and, for better or worse, is still playing (he is not the player he used to be, and at some point, his diminishing skills will hurt his legacy).
As we said, most people would go with one of them for the greatest of all time, but not everyone. Take Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kareem has a somewhat forgotten choice: Oscar Robertson. Robertson was somewhat overshadowed in the 1960s by the Boston Celtics, and the Lakers, first with Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, and later with Wilt Chamberlain, but was he truly great?
Absolutely, he was, and this video makes a plausible argument for placing him ahead of Jordan and James.
Robertson, first and foremost, was decades ahead of his time. He was a 6-5 point guard who averaged a triple-double. He was immensely skilled, and strong enough to box out much bigger players.

#jordan #people

Earlier this month, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pointed to shipbuilding as an example of the modern American Dream: a career where workers can earn six-figure salaries after just a few years of training while helping rebuild a critical piece of U.S. infrastructure. And while on paper, it's an attractive proposition—in practice, it might be a much harder sell.
Shipyard jobs often require long shifts, physically demanding labor, and spending hours outdoors in extreme heat, cold, or rain. Those conditions have contributed to chronic worker shortages that defense leaders say threaten the country's ability to expand naval production.
Attrition rates among shipyard workers have historically ranged from 20% to 22%, Eric Labs, the Congressional Budget Office's senior **** yst for naval forces and weapons, told National Defense last year. In some high-demand skilled trades, turnover can exceed 30%. By comparison, one survey found the average voluntary turnover rate in the U.S. to be 13.0% between 2024 and 2025.
"There is no way to improve the condition of the shipbuilding industrial base with attrition rates that high," Labs said.
Former Navy Secretary John Phelan has argued pay is a main part of the equation—when workers can earn a similar amount without those dangers.

#naval #high

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America is running short on skilled workers.
That's a message skilled-trades advocate Mike Rowe has embraced for years. And speaking with Fox News host Laura Ingraham (1), Rowe said the labor shortage extends far beyond Silicon Valley — a location that's filled with lots of engineering jobs, yes, but also a growing need for skilled workers.
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Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars will avoid a salary arbitration hearing after the high-scoring forward signed a $12 million contract for next season.
The Stars announced the deal a day before Robertson's 27th birthday and 2 1/2 weeks after he had filed for arbitration.
"Jason has been a cornerstone of our franchise since he was drafted in 2017," Stars general manager Jim Nill said. "A dynamic and skilled player, he has been one of the league's top offensive threats since making his NHL debut."
Robertson, who has 490 points (213 goals and 277 ******* ists) in his 456 regular-season career games with the Stars, could become an unrestricted free agent for the first time next summer.

#stars #dallas #jason #since

The trend has been obvious in recent weeks — the fantasy baseball waiver wire is full of appealing hitters but barren of impactful starting pitchers. Few skilled starters have recently been promoted to the majors, and the few who recently emerged — such as Griffin Jax and Jake Bennett — were quickly scooped up by managers who were desperate to add another arm.
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The free agent imbalance can be tied to the trade market, since wise managers are consistently balancing all methods to improve their roster. It may be a good time to trade hitters for pitchers, as managers can quickly fill the vacated hitting spot with one of the players mentioned in this most recent waiver wire article. With this plan in mind, here are some pitchers to target on the trade market.
Bryan Woo, SP, Mariners: Although it's normal for Seattle pitchers to fare best when working at their pitcher-friendly home park, the splits for Woo this season are eye-popping. The right-hander has pitched like a Cy Young winner at T-Mobile Park (2.20 ERA) and a minor leaguer on the road (6.28 ERA). Some of the gap stems from a superior strikeout rate at home, but much of the problem lies in BABIP gap of over 100 points. Woo entered the season with a reasonable ERA gap of 1.09 between his home and road marks, and the expectation here is that he will find better success in his road starts during the second half. If that happens, he will be a top-10 pitcher who can currently be acquired for a reasonable return.
Reid Detmers, SP/RP, Angels: After enjoying a dazzling five-start stretch (1.36 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 39:5 K:BB ratio) from late May to the middle of June, Detmers allowed exactly five earned runs in three of his final four first-half outings. Such is life for the inconsistent southpaw, who opened the second half by striking out seven Tigers over six shutout innings. Managers who already have a strong pitching staff may wish to avoid such an inconsistent hurler, but those who need to swing for the fences this summer should make a buy-low acquisition on Detmers, who has terrific swing-and-miss skills (10.2 K/9 rate) and a notable gap between his 4.16 ERA and 3.27 xERA.

#half #park

Praetorian Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter of 2026, the Praetorian Capital Fund LLC (the "Fund") depreciated by 4.39% net of fees. The firm anticipates significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the Fund's concentrated portfolio approach and emphasis on asymmetric opportunities. Both the Event-Driven book and the fund's core portfolio declined moderately in the quarter. The letter highlighted the market's complexity and noted a setback in the portfolio this quarter despite strong first-quarter earnings. Conversely, the letter also noted that the AI buildout represented a substantial capital misallocation. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Praetorian Capital highlighted Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI). Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) is an educational institution that provide training and support services for students in transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs. On July 17, 2026, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) closed at $40.31 per share. One-month return of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) was 0.27%, and its shares gained 25.17% over the past 52 weeks. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) has a market capitalization of $2.25 billion.
Praetorian Capital stated the following regarding Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Technical Colleges; Lincoln Educational Services (LINC – USA) and Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI). These two technical colleges are helping to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople and medical workers. As AI reduces the demand for office workers, many millions of existing workers must be reskilled, while high school graduates will naturally seek out better job opportunities that offer higher wages, with less career risk.
LINC and UTI are the two largest technical colleges in the US. I expect them to continue opening new campuses and growing student counts. Based on management guidance, they're both quite cheap looking out a few years, net of startup costs for new campuses. I think they'll dramatically overshoot guidance in terms of new student starts, utilization and recruitment costs, leading to substantial margin growth on relatively fixed-cost structures."

#universal #investor

Praetorian Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter of 2026, the Praetorian Capital Fund LLC (the "Fund") depreciated by 4.39% net of fees. The firm anticipates significant volatility from quarter to quarter due to the Fund's concentrated portfolio approach and emphasis on asymmetric opportunities. Both the Event-Driven book and the fund's core portfolio declined moderately in the quarter. The letter highlighted the market's complexity and noted a setback in the portfolio this quarter despite strong first-quarter earnings. Conversely, the letter also noted that the AI buildout represented a substantial capital misallocation. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Praetorian Capital highlighted Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC). Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) is a US based career-oriented postsecondary education services provider to high school graduates and working adults. On July 17, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) closed at $42.95 per share. One-month return of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) was -11.90%, and its shares gained 90.53% over the past 52 weeks. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) has a market capitalization of $1.38 billion.
Praetorian Capital stated the following regarding Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Technical Colleges; Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI – USA): These two technical colleges are helping to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople and medical workers. As AI reduces the demand for office workers, many millions of existing workers must be reskilled, while high school graduates will naturally seek out better job opportunities that offer higher wages, with less career risk.
LINC and UTI are the two largest technical colleges in the US. I expect them to continue opening new campuses and growing student counts. Based on management guidance, they're both quite cheap looking out a few years, net of startup costs for new campuses. I think they'll dramatically overshoot guidance in terms of new student starts, utilization and recruitment costs, leading to substantial margin growth on relatively fixed-cost structures."

#linc #quarter #praetorian

Love it, and not just because he was a FIFA star for me six years ago.
More offensively skilled than Trai Hume without being a defensive liability, he provides depth and tactical flexibility to Régis Le Bris at a good price.
For me, though, the most important cascading affect is this potentially moves Nordi Mukiele centrally more consistently. He was certainly our best right back last year but the last couple of games reinforced to me that he is definitely our best centre back.
With one player, Sunderland has strengthened two positions and I’d love for Florent Ghisolfi to do something similar on the left. Sign a young, starting left back with Reinildo the ‘depth option’ at left back and left centre back.
Meunier has reached the pinnacles of European football throughout his career, playing ninety one European games and featuring for some of Europe’s biggest teams in PSG and Borussia Dortmund.

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Mike Rowe is all in on upskilling America's workforce.
"The skills gap is so real right now," the "Dirty Jobs" creator and host said in a new episode of the Power Players with Brian Sozzi podcast (video above; listen in below).
He added, "There's $10 trillion in infrastructure coming, and we do not have the skilled workers to make it happen …. We have come untethered from a definition of work that used to be universally agreed upon. And if we don't sort that out, I'm afraid we're just going to keep pushing the boulder up the hill."
Rowe is the ultimate advocate for America's skilled trades. Best known for hosting the smash-hit Discovery Channel series "Dirty Jobs," Rowe built a career highlighting the grittiest corners of our workforce.

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is one of the best Seth Klarman portfolio stocks to buy. On June 25, Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, or IIT Madras, inaugurated the Herbalife–IIT Madras Center of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology in Chennai. This initiative marks India's first dedicated facility for translational research in this field.
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Herbalife India said in a statement that the center will be a national hub for research, development, and innovation in plant cell fermentation. Broadly, the goal is to establish India as a global leader in sustainable biomanufacturing and next-generation plant-derived wellness products, the company's statement reads.
The company said the facility combines advanced upstream cultivation systems with downstream processing and metabolomics platforms, which allow researchers to take early-stage lab discoveries and scale them up for real industrial use. Beyond research, the center is also meant to support technology transfer to companies, encourage entrepreneurship and start-ups in the biomanufacturing ***** e, and help build a skilled workforce in this emerging discipline.
Commenting on the initiative, Ajay Khanna, Herbalife India's Managing Director, said that the initiative will create "opportunities for researchers, students, and innovators to explore new applications of plant-based technologies and contribute to advancements in nutrition science."

LAS VEGAS -- As Philadelphia 76ers second-year big man Johni Broome prepares to move on from a tough rookie season in which he was limited to only 11 games, the No. 35 pick of the 2025 NBA draft is looking to use the summer league as a jumping point for him to improve.
It was a good start for the skilled big man as he had 19 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. He shot 9-for-18 from the floor and 1-for-5 from deep as he looks to become an all-around player for Philadelphia.
Summer league coach TJ DiLeo has some hopes and plans for Broome in the summer league and Thursday was a good start for him.
"I want him to shoot 3s," DiLeo stated. "I want him to shoot 3s. He's been working on it. I think it'll be a part of his game. Then, I want him to take care of the ball, and I want him to control the game a little bit. We should be able to play through him a little bit, and he's a good decision maker. I want him to play physical and defensively. I want him to be great positioning-wise. Like, he's got to be in spots early. His positional defending has to be in great. He has to think a step ahead on that end of the floor."
A big aspect of Broome's game is his rebounding as shown in Thursday's win. Of the 13 rebounds, five of them were on the offensive glass. If he is going to continue gobbling up rebounds in that aspect, then the Sixers are going to be happy with what they have seen. The big man out of Auburn is on his way to being one of the more physical and effective rebounders in the game.

When Desert Edge High School wide receiver Zerek Sidney committed to the Washington Huskies in January, the Arizona product chose Jedd Fisch's program over Arizona State, Oklahoma, and USC as one of the most sought-after players in the West.
However, after pledging to the Huskies as a four-star prospect, Sidney has seen his stock fall throughout the offseason. The 6-foot, 175-pound prospect currently sits as the nation's No. 724 overall recruit and No. 84 wide receiver in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, and has become the lowest-ranked of Washington's four commits at the position after injuries shortened his junior season to just one game.
Despite that, Sidney has still been one of the most important members of Fisch's recruiting class both on and off the field.
On the field, Sidney is the ideal fit for the slot role in Fisch's offense, although he also has the ideal speed and athleticism to play on the outside in the Z position, as fellow Arizona native Dezmen Roebuck did in 2025 when he earned Freshman All-America honors.
"Skilled wide receiver with a well-rounded game that should offer some inside-outside versatility with his tempo and hands," 247Sports' Andrew Ivins wrote in his evaluation.

Resmed has agreed to sell its MatrixCare business in a $490m cash deal to PE firm Frazier Healthcare Partners, allowing it to dedicate its focus to its sleep health-related business interests.
The California-based company said the move reflects its 2030 strategy, which is focused on "high-growth, scalable opportunities" in sleep health, breathing health and connected home-based healthcare.
Resmed's key products are its AirSense range of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines and its AirFit range of CPAP masks.
The divestiture also strengthens Resmed's ability to reallocate capital and resources towards innovation, operational scale and long-term value creation across its connected, home-based care ecosystem, the company added.
The decision to sell MatrixCare, a software solution for healthcare providers (HCPs) across areas including skilled nursing, life plan communities, and senior living and private duty, comes just eight years after Resmed acquired the Minnesota-based company in 2018.

Ventas, Inc. (VTR), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. Valued at $44.8 billion by market cap, the company owns seniors housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and medical office buildings in the U.S. and Canada. The leading healthcare REIT is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Jul. 29.
Ahead of the event, ******* ysts expect VTR to report an FFO of $0.96 per share on a diluted basis, up 10.3% from $0.87 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has beat or matched Wall Street's FFO estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Meleek Thomas to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Thomas was selected 34th overall by the Cavs last week in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Thomas played 37 games with Arkansas last year as a freshman. He averaged 15.7 points and 3.8 rebounds as a 6'3" sharpshooting combo-guard. The Cavs are excited to add an efficient shot-maker like Thomas to their roster.
"We were excited that he was available in the second round," said POBO Koby Altman after selecting Thomas. "Usually, a guy of that caliber of scorer, that level of shot maker, his profile, you get a lot earlier."
The first three years of the deal, worth $6.4 million, are guaranteed to Thomas.
Thomas shot above 40% from deep as a freshman. His marksmanship is one of the main reasons Cleveland targeted him in the draft despite him being a guard. The Cavs are loaded in the backcourt, but Thomas was too skilled for them to pass on.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) is one of the 15 Best AI Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years.
On June 23, 2026, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) announced that Cranswick commissioned a new robotic end-of-line pick-and-place system using Autonox Robotics. Cranswick produces millions of "pigs-in-blankets" for the Christmas market each year, and the final stage of picking sausages from the conveyor belt and placing them into packaging was still handled manually. Cranswick commissioned CWM Automation to design and deliver a fully automated system, allowing those employees to move to more skilled tasks.
On June 16, DA Davidson ***** yst Chris Dankert initiated coverage of Rockwell Automation with a Neutral rating and $500 price target. Dankert said the company is well-positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds, pent-up reshoring activity, and the adoption of autonomy and AI on the shop floor. DA Davidson also said the shares are already priced in positive estimate revisions, with valuation elevated relative to history and peers.
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Earlier in June, Rockwell Automation's Board of Directors authorized the company to spend up to an additional $1B to repurchase common stock. The new authorization is in addition to the Sept. 5, 2024, authorization to repurchase $1B worth of common stock, of which about $215M remained as of May 31.

Jun. 27—Parker Jefferson was finishing up an offseason workout at Loyola Marymount last month when trainer Zachary Gonzales asked the Gonzaga forward to stick around for some additional work.
Gonzales, a former player development coach for the Los Angeles Lakers who now trains NBA and college players, needed an extra body to help two of his other clients in a 1-on-1 drill. Jefferson didn't require much convincing once he realized who the other participants were.
In a twist on the conventional 1-on-1 format, Gonzales deployed Jefferson as a full-time defender, challenging the redshirt freshman forward to come up with six stops before two offensive players, who'd sub in and out of the drill, combined to make six shots. The first to six — stops or shots — would have to validate the win with a free throw.
There were no breaks with Jefferson matched up against a pair of premier college players who'd be selected in the NBA's lottery merely a month later. BYU phenom and No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa got the first crack at Jefferson before turning the ****** ignment over to skilled Tennessee wing Nate Ament, who was selected No. 13 by the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night.
The final tally? Probably better than Jefferson could have expected.

Malachi Moreno elected to return to the Kentucky Wildcats this season after testing the NBA draft waters. Most predictions had him as an early second round pick, which means returning to school and increasing his draft stock is the smart move.
Moreno is expected to have a big 2026-27 season and coach Mark Pope has called him the best center in the nation. This has him already projected in many early 2027 mock drafts as a first round pick, but one recent mock has him going much higher, all the way inside the draft lottery.
Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently wrote a new mock draft, and has Moreno going with the 11th overall pick. He had this to say about the Kentucky sophomore:
Moreno declared for the 2026 draft but returned to Kentucky after an interesting freshman season. On the plus side, Moreno is a good shot-blocker and has potential to be a solid rim protector at 6 feet 11 with a 9-foot-3.5 standing reach. Offensively, he’s an excellent passer who averaged 1.8 ****** ists per game and can act as something of a hub at the top of the key because of his comfort with the ball. Moreno needs to get stronger and more willing to play with physicality on the interior.
Moreno's size and upside are enough to get him noticed by NBA teams, who are always looking for skilled big men. If he can improve the weaker parts of his game this season, it's almost a lock for him to go in the first 20 picks. If he is as good as his coach thinks he is, then the sky is the limit.

The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this week, but they are not all equal. The three trades with the most potential to deliver for their respective franchises were made by the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers, and the Buffalo Sabres; one of these teams is the clear winner of the offseason so far.
The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres completed a sign-and-trade deal for Alex Tuch, in exchange for forward David Kampf and a third-round pick in 2027. Tuch is a skilled right winger played an important role in driving Buffalo’s offense. In his last two seasons, he put up points in the mid-60s.
While the price tag of $10.5 million a year could be a slight overpay, Tuch has the potential to deliver on more than he’s worth in the coming seasons, and the Capitals organization has agreed to keep him until he is 38.
Tuch is 6-foot-4, which aligns with the Washington Capitals’ group of sizeable power forwards. With the acquisition of Jordan Kyrou, as well, the Capitals are putting together a group capable of making a serious playoff run next season. With these key moves, the Washington Capitals are a contender for the best front office so far this summer.
Perhaps the most surprising trade this week belongs to the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers. In a trade involving four picks, the Senators sent Brady Tkachuk to Florida. In this trade, he was reunited with his Team USA teammate and brother, Matthew Tkachuk.

Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGA) is one of the best upside stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 8, Pegasystems launched the Solution Designer Initiative to bridge the critical divide between business intent and technical execution. Building on the Pega Blueprint methodology, this program equips a new generation of practitioners with the skills to translate complex business goals into production-ready designs. By using Pega Blueprint AI, these professionals ensure that enterprise AI projects move from initial concepts to reliable, working software more efficiently.
The initiative supports practitioners of all levels through a comprehensive three-pillar framework. It provides free, skill-based credentials through Pega Academy, hands-on Blueprint Delivery workshops, and access to a global expert community. This approach emphasizes human expertise, ensuring that AI-driven transformation is guided by skilled leadership capable of aligning stakeholders and managing project outcomes from the first conversation.
This strategy aims to move organizations beyond mere AI experimentation toward sustainable, high-impact results. By integrating these trained designers with Pega's new development environment, businesses can accelerate delivery cycles and improve software quality. Early adopters of this methodology have already reported substantial improvements, including faster discovery phases, reduced project rework, and quicker time-to-market for mission-critical applications.
Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGA) develops, markets, licenses, and supports software that enables organizations to deploy, build, and change enterprise applications.
While we acknowledge the potential of PEGA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

NEW YORK — The Nets used Tuesday night to add creation and force. Wednesday was about range.
Brooklyn wrapped up its 2026 NBA draft by selecting UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau with the No. 43 overall pick in the second round, adding one of the best shooting frontcourt players in the class to a roster still young, crowded and being reshaped around a trade for Julius Randle.
Bilodeau, 22, was not in the green room when his name came off the board. His path to Brooklyn arrived later in the night, after the Nets had already made their biggest moves of the draft: selecting Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6 and agreeing in principle to acquire the draft rights to Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, the No. 28 pick, from the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a trade still awaiting finalization.
The Timberwolves used the No. 33 pick Brooklyn sent out in the reported Randle deal to select Duke sharpshooter Isaiah Evans. The Nets, meanwhile, finished their draft with Bilodeau, a skilled offensive forward whose jumper gives him a workable NBA entry point.
Bilodeau averaged 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 ******* ists in his final season at UCLA while shooting 51.8% from the field, 46.4% from 3-point range and 87.3% from the free-throw line. He made those 3s on 4.5 attempts per game, high volume for a frontcourt player.

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books, but there's still plenty of talent available heading into Wednesday's second round. Here's who's left on the board for Round 2.
Rankings are from Kevin O'Connor's top 100 prospects entering the 2026 draft.
Thomas has the confidence to "run for president," according to Arkansas head coach John Calipari. You could see that on the court the way he never hesitated to fire, stepped right into the lead role when Darius Acuff was sidelined at Missouri to close the regular season, and willed Arkansas to the SEC championship game with 29 against Ole Miss. He's a legit NBA shooter with deep range, a quick release, and creation juice off the bounce. But he doesn't get to the rim, his shot selection drifts into hero-ball, and there are questions about how he'll deal with NBA physicality at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds.
Veesaar is an agile big with real shooting touch, connective playmaking, and baseline big skills with the ability to set screens and catch lobs. He also offers rim protection and is a locked-in help defender. In all three of his collegiate seasons, he made a massive leap in production each year. But he's 227 pounds so his lanky frame can get pushed around, plus he still hasn't fully defined his cornerstone skill.
Saunders is a hard-nosed, two-way wing who plays with manic energy, hustling around the floor hunting for steals on defense and jumpers on offense. The team that gets him knows exactly what they're gonna get out of him. He's also skilled, though, with a quick-trigger jumper, soft touch on floaters, and a feel for moving the ball. With less than ideal size and athleticism, he more likely projects as a solid role player. But he's not a guarantee to succeed at age 25 after tearing his ACL in February, ending his four-year career at BYU.

Turtle Creek ******* et Management, an investment management company, recently published its Q1 2026 report. A copy is available to download here. Turtle Creek ******* et Management's Q1 2026 report covers key market factors currently at play. The escalation of the Iran conflict has pushed oil and gas prices higher, while AI's impact on various sectors, especially enterprise software, continues to grow. The firm increased rebalancing activity in the quarter amid heightened market volatility and the momentum in AI-related trades. In this environment, Turtle Creek Equity Fund returned -4.8% for the quarter. Additionally, you can review the Portfolio's top 5 holdings to see its best picks for 2026.
In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter, Turtle Creek ******* et Management highlighted The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG). The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is a healthcare company that offers home health services, and hospice services. On June 17, 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) closed at $34.58 per share. One-month return of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) was -0.03%, and its shares gained 23.24% over the past 52 weeks. The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion.
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"The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) provides home health care and hospice services in the United States and was 'spun' out of The Ensign Group six years ago. Ensign is the largest and leading skilled nursing facilities operator in the United States, and we added Ensign to the portfolio a year ago. Our work on Ensign led us to Pennant. Like Ensign, the company has a highly decentralized, "locally-led" operating model. Rather than relying on a rigid top-down corporate structure, Pennant empowers local clinical and operational leaders to make decisions tailored to the specific needs of their respective communities. This approach fosters entrepreneurship, accountability, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care."
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 24 hedge fund portfolios held The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 30 in the previous quarter. In Q1 2026, The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) reported revenue of $285.4 million, up $75.5 million, or 36%, from Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

Massachusetts ranked as the most educated state in the US.
It also has the highest median household income among the 50 states, at $104,828.
The state combines a high density of universities with a highly skilled, high-earning workforce.
Education across the US varies significantly across regions and state lines, but one place dominates national rankings for the opportunities it offers students.
Business Insider recently ranked the most and least educated US states based on the share of adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher, using 2024 Census data.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – There is still a game to go, but Dikembe Shaw already sounded nostalgic about Indiana All-Star week on Friday night.
“Being around so many individuals who are so skilled and doing the thing I love, and I’m sure they love, and how they approach the game and their lives, I’ve just learned so much,” said Shaw, the Crown Point star. “For me personally, I just love it.”
Shaw is playing like he is loving it, too. The IndyStar Mr. Basketball runner-up poured in a game-high 24 points in the Indiana All-Stars 106-83 victory over the Kentucky All-Stars in the first game of the annual series, which will conclude on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Shaw accomplished that despite playing just a shade under 20 minutes due to foul trouble. He shot 6-for-7 from the field, connecting on all four of his 3-point attempts and going 8-for-11 from the free-throw line.
But even when Shaw had to sit with foul trouble, there was no letdown. Baron Walker and Brennan Miller made certain of it. **** lesville’s Walker, a Butler commit, was at his best early in the second half to help the Indiana All-Stars turn a three-point halftime lead into a double-digit margin with back-to-back three-point plays.

Rising layoffs, economic uncertainty, the threat of AI. Young Americans have rarely been more pessimistic about the job market — and it’s pushing some to reconsider their career paths. A growing number of young people are eyeing the skilled trades, hoping it’ll bring stability and six-figure salaries.
For Matt Panella, the trades brought exactly that. At just 15 years old, Panella faced a life-changing decision when his now-wife became pregnant with their first child. Panella’s school tried to encourage him to follow a traditional path and still apply for college. He took a different route instead.
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