Hamburger SV are preparing to cash in on academy product Fabio Baldé as the Bundesliga club continue a substantial overhaul of the attacking group that helped secure promotion little more than a year ago. According to Sport Bild, Baldé is closing in on a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Racing Strasbourg and travelled to France on Wednesday to complete the final stages of the transfer.
The 21-year-old could generate a fee worth more than €7m for HSV, with additional bonus payments potentially increasing the final package. The deal would constitute a highly significant piece of transfer business for a player who entered the summer outside Merlin Polzin's projected starting XI.
Baldé made only 16 Bundesliga appearances last season, starting three and registering one goal and one ****** ist across 440 minutes. Persistent fitness problems also prevented him from featuring in a single preseason friendly this summer.
Baldé's expected departure comes at the same time as HSV prepare to move on from another winger closely ****** ociated with the club's return to the Bundesliga. Jean-Luc Dompé has been informed that he should seek a new club and was left out of HSV's training camp squad. The circumstances surrounding the two departures differ considerably.
Baldé remains a young academy product whose potential could Hamburg to generate a substantial transfer fee despite his limited Bundesliga role. Dompé, by contrast, was one of the most important attacking figures during HSV's promotion push and leaves after four years, 113 competitive appearances, 18 goals and 33 ****** ists.

#substantial #PROMOTION

Warning: The following post contains discussions of physical ****** ault.
The ex-boyfriend of Lindsie Chrisley, David Landsman, has been indicted on multiple counts of aggravated ****** ault and false imprisonment for an April 2026 incident in which he is accused of attacking the reality star.
According to court records obtained by People, a Cherokee County grand jury indicted Landsman on two counts of aggravated ****** ault, one count of false imprisonment, and battery. He is accused of ****** aulting Chrisley on April 10 after allegedly "applying pressure to the throat and neck" and "forcibly throwing her and slamming her to the ground."
The indictment claims that Chrisley suffered "substantial physical harm" from the ****** ault, resulting in lacerations and bruising, as well as bleeding from her head.
A representative for Chrisley told People that she "did not contact law enforcement regarding this matter and is focused on herself and her family during this incredibly difficult and deeply personal time."

#chrisley #landsman #april #aggravated

King Charles reportedly takes unusual control over his daily meals. His former head chef, Visen Anenden, says the monarch stays closely involved and pays attention to where his ingredients come from. Anenden, who served as Charles' head chef for nearly a decade, told Marie Claire that the King has a genuine passion for food and takes a keen interest in what he eats.
According to Anenden, as reported by The Royal Observer, Charles prefers seasonal ingredients and often sources produce directly from royal estates. "He's very seasonal, and everything comes from the estate," Anenden explained. "He always wants to know where something has come from, so menus were very particular."
The chef said the menus could also change depending on where the royal family stayed. Meals at Balmoral, for example, could look very different from those served at Highgrove. When the family stayed at Balmoral, Anenden said the kitchen relied heavily on what the estate's garden could provide.
"It would be only what you could source from the garden," he explained. That approach gave Anenden and his team a practical lesson in farm-to-table cooking. "You really learn how the farm-to-fork aspect works, and it's a phenomenal lesson for a chef!" he said.
Anenden also revealed how much food Charles and Queen Camilla eat. The former chef said they watch their diets closely and usually avoid large portions. "The thing with the royals is that they don't eat a lot," he said. "It was always small portions. It's never substantial, loaded plates at all, never," he added.

#royal #king

Manchester United is set to face Leeds in their next pre-season friendly match, which will be their last friendly in Ireland on Wednesday at Croke Park.
Date: Wednesday, 12th August.
Kick-off: 7:30pm BST.
Venue: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland.
Manchester United's squad receives a substantial boost as forward Marcus Rashford returns to Michael Carrick's side in Ireland following an extended post-World Cup break, positioning him for his first appearance since December 2024.

#ireland

US-based investment company McIntyre Partnerships delivered flat performance in H1 2026, returning 0% gross and -1% net compared to the Russell 2000 Value Index's 23% return. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter results were a complete reversal of Q1 results, with the portfolio appreciating 23.0% (gross) and 23.3% (net), outperforming the index's 17.3%. The overall market surge contributed to this performance, alongside several positive developments related to the firm's holdings. Since inception, the fund has returned ~16% gross and ~12% net per annum, surpassing the benchmark's return of ~9% per annum. The portfolio is highly concentrated, with QDEL as the largest holding, creating volatility. Despite mixed results, the firm remains confident in the portfolio, particularly with QDEL viewed as a key investment opportunity. Potential for further growth is expected from several large investments with promising catalysts. In addition, you can check the Strategy's top 5 holdings to determine its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, McIntyre Partnerships highlighted Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO). Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) is a real estate company that engages in non-ground lease-related businesses. On August 7, 2026, Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) closed at $9.64 per share. The one-month return of Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) was 5.47%, and its shares gained 32.97% over the past 52 weeks. Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) has a market capitalization of $116.54 million.
McIntyre Partnerships stated the following regarding Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"2026 has been a decent year for Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO), with shares rallying ~14% YTD. However, it has been a substantially better fundamental year, with SAFE rallying ~20%. For perspective, based solely on SAFE's share price appreciation, STHO would have appreciated approximately 36%. Further, STHO has made significant progress in unwinding its legacy holdings. I estimate STHO's current NAV is ~$24.50, a 160% premium, and that the company will be able to return significant capital in 2027, if not sooner.
Regarding SAFE, Q2 marked STHO's best fundamental performance since we began purchasing STHO, with origination volumes returning to a four-year high and the company implementing its first share buyback, retiring ~2% of shares outstanding. Most importantly, SAFE sold a portfolio at a ~4.1% cap rate, which compares favorably to SAFE's current implied cap rate of ~5.3%. Applying a 4.1% cap rate, SAFE would be valued at $37/sh. versus its $16 trading price. While the remaining properties could warrant a lower multiple, if SAFE were to close its valuation gap, our STHO investment would benefit substantially."

#stho #company #return

Long Cast Advisers, an independent registered investment adviser, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy can be downloaded here. The firm reported strong earnings in the second quarter, with results improving 20%, bringing year-to-date returns to +19%. While performance trailed the Russell 2000 and iShares US MicroCap ETF, it remained well ahead of the iShares SmallCap EAFE (ex-N. Am) ETF. Since inception in 2015, ***** ulative returns stand at 343% (15% CAGR), reflecting the firm's strategy of concentrated, patient investments in small and micro‑cap companies. The firm remains cautious in this environment, emphasizing patience and endurance while avoiding margin and volatility. In addition, please check the firm's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Long Cast Advisers highlighted Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX). Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) is a global medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells powered surgical instruments for medical device OEMs. On August 7, 2026, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) closed at $65.56 per share. The one-month return of Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) was 7.88%, and its shares gained 72.87% over the past 52 weeks. Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) has a market capitalization of $209.32 million.
Long Cast Advisers stated the following regarding Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"In 2Q26, Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDEX), PESI and MTRX were the largest contributors. The PDEX pitch offered an attempt to quantify the anticipated incremental benefits to operations if Zimmer succeeds with the mBos robot commercialization (a corrected version of the slide is below). The milestones, prices and margins are all derived from public filings and we ***** ume four effectors per system sale, as an informed estimate.
Zimmer's purchase of Monogram last year included "contingent valuation rights" (CVRs) that pay out $3.41 / share in each year from 2028 to 2030 that mBos gross revenues exceed certain hurdles. Based on these estimates, we calculated the number of systems needed to achieve those revenues, and it triangulates to a capital sale in the range of ~$1M per machine, in line with the cost of Stryker's Mako platform. Stryker sold 860 units in its first three years, so the forecast 609 units to trigger the final CVR seems achievable. And even if the timing is wrong or our estimates imprecise, as long as the direction is right - and Zimmer is putting significant resources behind the launch - once the system launches, PDEX could experience an exceptional transformation in operating cash flow that would justify a substantially higher corporate value. This is why it remains a top position."

#long #cast #investor

Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a rule exempting U.S. companies and individuals from ‌reporting beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department's financial ‌crimes unit, rolling back reporting requirements established under a 2021 law aimed at combating illicit finance.
The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, will still require foreign reporting companies to disclose beneficial ownership information for foreign individuals, the department said in a ‌statement.
"Treasury is eliminating a ⁠burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners without compromising our national security," Treasury ⁠Secretary Scott Bessent said in the statement.
Beneficial owners are defined as anyone who has an ownership interest of at least 25% in a business or someone who exerts "substantial control" over the entity.
FinCEN ‌had previously implemented rules requiring certain companies to report beneficial ownership data as part of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering efforts backed by lawmakers and the Treasury Department under former President Joe Biden.

#reporting #crimes #department #individuals

The Houston Texans already have several undrafted free agents turning heads in the early stages of training camp.
Defensive back Collin Wright feels as if he's locked up a spot on the active roster with how many forced pass breakups he's had over the past two weeks.
Running back Noah Whittington continues to make plays with the second-team offense, often breaking through the defensive line for a substantial gain.
Even offensive tackle Sam Hagen seems to be making life hard for Houston's decision regarding the trench play.
But could Treyvhon Saunders be another player worth watching entering Thursday's preseason game?

#back #collin #noah

The New Orleans Saints could have a major injury issue on their hands. Things are starting to become concerning throughout the Saints' roster, and with it being early in their rebuild, New Orleans does not have the facilities to deal with players consistently going down. We have seen minor and major injuries hit this team, and with another day of camp in the books, yet another notable injury occurred.
Today, starting nose tackle Davon Godchaux left practice with an ankle injury.
Instead of focusing more on the string of injuries, let's just focus on this one. If Godchaux is out for an extended time and this injury is substantial, it's not the end of the world. He is the starting nose tackle, which is extremely important in Brandon Staley's scheme, but the Saints just selected Christen Miller in the second round. So far, it seems the Saints view Miller as Godchaux's successor, so that timeline may need to be accelerated a bit. This puts pressure on a rookie that could negatively impact his development, but it can also be an oppurtunity for the rookie to prove to the coaching staff he can start right away.
Again, we don't know the severity of this injury, so Godchaux may just miss the time from today's practice, but for a position like NT, an ankle injury could become very annoying.

#orleans #miller #become

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Management is executing a planned leadership transition, elevating Ryan Cohlhepp to CEO to leverage his commercial oncology experience as the company nears potential launch.
The company's strategic focus remains on the pivotal Phase III FORTIFI-HN01 study for HPV-negative head and neck cancer, which is on track for substantial enrollment by year-end.
Three-year follow-up data presented at ASCO 2026 demonstrated that TGF-beta inhibition nearly doubled overall survival versus standard of care pembrolizumab in the pivotal dose cohort.
Management attributes clinical success to the mechanistic foundation of TGF-beta inhibition, which drives deeper tumor penetration and immune cell infiltration compared to standard EGFR-directed therapies.

#management #year

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Both options and stocks can deliver quick profits amid substantial risk. Beyond that, these two trading instruments work very differently. Those differences affect your profit potential, loss exposure, and the skills you need to trade successfully. Here's what you need to know.
Option contracts are sold by option writers (sellers) to option holders (buyers). The price paid for the contract is called the premium. The contract itself gives the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying security at a stated price within a defined time frame. If the holder chooses to proceed with the transaction, called exercising the option, the writer must fulfill it.
Stock trading involves actively buying and selling ownership shares in a company. Once a stock trade is complete, the buyer and seller in the transaction have no further obligation to one another.
The table below outlines how stock trading differs from options trading in terms of ownership rights, capital required, risk, time horizon, and income potential.

#option #affect #Potential #price

Interested in Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better.
Record growth lifted the outlook: Second-quarter revenue surged 114% year over year to $227 million, including 56% organic growth, while backlog reached $866 million. Cardinal raised 2026 revenue guidance to $880 million–$900 million.
Profitability weakened amid expansion costs: Adjusted EBITDA rose 43% to $28.1 million, but the margin fell to 12.4% from 18.6% due to higher labor and equipment costs, project delays, underutilized crews and severe Georgia weather. Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance was lowered to 16%–18%.
Acquisitions and vertical integration remain central: Cardinal acquired Atlanta-based Allied Paving, adding $108 million in annual revenue and paving capabilities that should reduce subcontractor reliance. The company also continues investing in asphalt production, wet-utility capacity and fleet expansion while maintaining substantial liquidity.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group (NASDAQ:CDNL) reported record second-quarter revenue and backlog while raising its full-year revenue outlook, though profitability fell below management's expectations as the company absorbed higher labor, equipment and weather-related costs.

#million #costs #second

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) announced a major infrastructure partnership with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) on July 28, giving the chipmaker's ecosystem access to more than 500 megawatts of U.S. data-center capacity beginning in 2027. The arrangement can expand to 2.5 gigawatts. Core Scientific shares rallied in premarket trading.
The agreement is more substantial than the initial announcement suggested. Core Scientific's earnings release described 15-year agreements covering approximately 530 megawatts across five sites, with more than $14 billion of potential base contracted revenue. Its regulatory filing provided an important distinction: AMD directly leased 377 megawatts, while an unnamed neocloud leased another 152 megawatts under agreements that give AMD certain equipment protections and rights if that customer defaults.
The larger story, however, began nine months earlier. Core Scientific shareholders rejected an all-stock acquisition by CoreWeave whose announcement-date implied equity value was approximately $9 billion. The fixed exchange ratio valued CORZ at $20.40 per share when the transaction was announced in July 2025, but the value shareholders would have received at closing was not fixed and moved with CoreWeave's share price.
In January, Gullane Capital Partners founder Trip Miller, who had opposed the sale, predicted that Core Scientific would secure new AI customers. "I expect them to announce deals for AI with third parties other than CoreWeave," he told Business Insider.
The new agreements appear to deliver precisely that customer diversification. Taken together, AMD's 377-megawatt direct lease and the neocloud's 152-megawatt lease exceed Miller's roughly 400-megawatt expectation, although AMD itself did not directly lease the full 529 megawatts. The question is whether the agreements prove that shareholders were right to preserve Core Scientific's independence, or merely give the company a large, capital-intensive opportunity whose ultimate value remains uncertain.

#lease

King Charles and Queen Camilla may have access to almost any meal imaginable, but their former personal chef says their daily plates were far less extravagant than people might expect. Visen Anenden, who served as Charles' head chef for nine and a half years, revealed that the couple favored small portions, traditional dishes and ingredients sourced directly from the royal estates. While Charles had a particular weakness for savory soufflés, Camilla preferred roast chicken and would even visit the kitchen to explain exactly how she liked it prepared.
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Speaking to Heart Bingo Online, Anenden said portion control remained a consistent feature of meals prepared for Charles and Camilla. "The thing with the royals is that they don't eat a lot," the chef explained. "It was always small portions. It's never substantial, loaded plates at all, never."
Even a traditional Sunday roast was reportedly kept relatively light. Rather than filling their plates with several helpings, Charles and Camilla would typically receive two slices of meat, roast potatoes and light Yorkshire puddings.
Anenden believes their smaller meals partly reflect an awareness of their health and public appearance. "I think they control their diet, and they're conscious of how they look and present themselves," he said. "They're very conscious of their diet."

#charles #camilla #plates #roast

Real Housewives star Porsha Williams has come out winning big in the divorce case against ex-husband Simon Guobadia.
Reportedly, the actress walked away with a substantial amount, a car, and a luxury property.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a settlement agreement has been reached in the divorce case between Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia. According to court records, Guobadia has agreed to give up "any and all right, ****** le, interest, estate, claim, lien, or demand whatsoever" over his house in Georgia.
Reportedly, Guobadia has also agreed to pay Williams $1,568,181.63 as part of the property's equity. He has also transferred the ****** le to a Rolls-Royce Ghost to his ex-wife.
Speaking to People in 2025, Williams disclosed the heavy emotional burden she has carried during the long divorce. "You go through different stages, You have that anger. You have the moment where you have to fight for your life in a court situation. And then, toward the end, you have the clarity where you realize you are still blessed. Your family is by our side, your child is protected; there's a whole new life that you can start."

#divorce #porsha #reportedly

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock got hit with a big pullback in July's trading. The memory-chip leader's share price fell 28.7% in a month that saw the S&P 500 trade roughly flat and the Nasdaq Composite's level fall by 2.6%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
On the heels of massive gains across the first half of 2026, Micron stock suffered a huge sell-off in July in response to earnings reports and guidance from South Korean memory chip leaders and potential threats posed by the rise of competition from Chinese companies. In addition to those bearish catalysts, Micron's share price was also pressured by macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics.
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Micron stock moved lower in July due to broad concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) hardware stocks were overvalued, the market's negative reaction to Samsung's capital expenditures guidance, and fears that competition from Chinese companies could hurt pricing power. Then, South Korea's SK Hynix posted its second-quarter results on July 28 -- and the market was not happy with the results. While the company delivered robust sales and earnings growth in the period, the performance actually fell substantially short of ******* ysts' expectations. SK Hynix is another major player in the memory chip industry, and some investors interpreted the company's sales and earnings miss in Q2 as an indication that expectations for Micron may have been overly lofty as well.
Along with those pressures, Micron stock also lost ground last month due to concerns about the Iran war and inflationary trends. Strikes between the U.S. and Iran reescalated last month, creating another source of volatility for the broader market. While energy prices declined in June thanks to a drawdown in the conflict, they began climbing rapidly again last month. With oil prices rising due to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, investors became fearful of a reacceleration of inflation and potential moves to raise interest rates from the Federal Reserve.

#Stock

Commercial **** e and defense equities continue to draw investor attention, but CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer took a cautious stance on higher-risk plays in the sector on August 5. When asked about Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), Cramer dismissed the stock as speculative while steering investors toward Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:VOYG):
Pure spec, that's the problem. It's a pure spec. I like that Voyager. We had that fella on last night, Voyager… I like the Voyager.
Cramer's preference for Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:VOYG) follows its second-quarter earnings report, which he reviewed during the August 4 episode after interviewing management. Cramer highlighted the expanding government defense contracts, sequential revenue acceleration, and a growing backlog and said:
When you look at this phenomenal run in Voyager Technologies, the **** e and defense company that makes key components for satellites, missiles, and **** ecraft, it's been racking up government contracts left and right. Last night, Voyager reported a very strong quarter with revenue up 51% just versus the previous 3 months, a narrower-than-expected loss, and the backlog jumping 22% sequentially. That's versus last quarter, not last year. Management said that demand is building faster than they can convert it into revenue. High-quality problem. They also raised their full-year revenue forecast pretty substantially. Some of that's thanks to the recent acquisition of Astrobotic. That's a **** e robotics play... The stock jumped 14% yesterday even before the quarter and then rallied another 19.6% today in response to these results, although it's still down roughly 55% from its post-IPO highs last summer. So maybe you haven't missed as much as you might think.
It is worth noting that data tracked by Insider Monkey shows shifting hedge fund sentiment between the two **** e companies entering 2026. Elite hedge fund holders in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) declined from 45 in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 43 in the first quarter of 2026. On the other hand, hedge fund ownership in Voyager Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:VOYG) expanded during the same period, rising from 35 holders in Q4 2025 to 37 in Q1 2026.

#technologies #revenue

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) announced a major infrastructure partnership with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) on July 28, giving the chipmaker's ecosystem access to more than 500 megawatts of U.S. data-center capacity beginning in 2027. The arrangement can expand to 2.5 gigawatts. Core Scientific shares rallied in premarket trading.
The agreement is more substantial than the initial announcement suggested. Core Scientific's earnings release described 15-year agreements covering approximately 530 megawatts across five sites, with more than $14 billion of potential base contracted revenue. Its regulatory filing provided an important distinction: AMD directly leased 377 megawatts, while an unnamed neocloud leased another 152 megawatts under agreements that give AMD certain equipment protections and rights if that customer defaults.
The larger story, however, began nine months earlier. Core Scientific shareholders rejected an all-stock acquisition by CoreWeave whose announcement-date implied equity value was approximately $9 billion. The fixed exchange ratio valued CORZ at $20.40 per share when the transaction was announced in July 2025, but the value shareholders would have received at closing was not fixed and moved with CoreWeave's share price.
In January, Gullane Capital Partners founder Trip Miller, who had opposed the sale, predicted that Core Scientific would secure new AI customers. "I expect them to announce deals for AI with third parties other than CoreWeave," he told Business Insider.
The new agreements appear to deliver precisely that customer diversification. Taken together, AMD's 377-megawatt direct lease and the neocloud's 152-megawatt lease exceed Miller's roughly 400-megawatt expectation, although AMD itself did not directly lease the full 529 megawatts. The question is whether the agreements prove that shareholders were right to preserve Core Scientific's independence, or merely give the company a large, capital-intensive opportunity whose ultimate value remains uncertain.

#agreements

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a world-class player is coming to Liverpool.
Liverpool's transfer window has now reached a point where the decisions made over the next few weeks could have a significant impact on the direction of Andoni Iraola's first season.
For Richard Hughes, the issue is no longer simply about adding quality to the squad. It is about addressing clear structural weaknesses before the manager is asked to compete across an entire campaign. If Liverpool reach the end of the window without making substantial additions, scrutiny of Hughes' work as sporting director will naturally intensify.
The concern is that the current squad does not appear particularly well balanced for what Iraola is expected to demand from it. His style requires intensity, athleticism and depth across the pitch, yet Liverpool remain short in several areas and are already dealing with a growing injury list.
Victor Munoz is currently the only senior addition. The Spaniard certainly has the qualities to become an important player. His pace, athleticism and technical ability make him an intriguing signing, but one arrival was never going to address the number of issues Liverpool currently face.

#hughes #squad #currently #fabrizio

According to a recent report from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), 61% of social media users and "finfluencer" followers aged 18 to 34 have made an investment decision based on recommendations from a social media personality -- and these folks also reported "substantially higher fraud exposure and victimization."
A lot of financial advice found on social media is worth what you paid for it -- nothing. Here's a look at several bits of advice I've run across that are simply wrong or misleading.
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One social media pontificator said: "The stock market is one of the best tools to grow your wealth." That's very true. Over decades, it beats most other alternatives. They added that a 10% return doubles your money every 7.2 years, and a 20% return doubles your money every 3.6 years. That, too, is true -- it's the classic "Rule of 72."
The problem, though, is the suggestion that you can expect stock market returns of 20% annually. The stock market has averaged annual returns of close to 10% over many decades, not 20%. There are some years with massive gains, and some with sharp drops. But overall, expectations should be tempered.

#advice

Pets have played a substantial role in the British royal family for centuries.
Queen Elizabeth was famous for her love of corgis, which started when she received a Pembroke Welsh named Susan when she was 18 years old. Susan remained by her side during pivotal moments in her life, including her marriage to Prince Philip, losing her dad and becoming monarch in 1952.
The significance her dog played in her life was highlighted in a note she sent to veterinarian Harold Swann after Susan's death.
"I would like to thank you for all you did for my dear old Susan when she became ill, and for the immense amount of trouble you took in getting her sent to Cambridge and for all the care she had while she was there," the letter read. "I had always dreaded losing her as I had had her since she was six weeks old, but I am ever so thankful that her suffering was so mercifully short."
Queen Elizabeth's corgis are just some of the many important pets of the British royals. Most recently, Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed an English ******* er spaniel named Otto into their family.

#british #queen #named

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been awarded on waivers to the Washington Mystics, the team announced Saturday.
The New York Liberty waived the 11-year veteran Thursday after four full seasons with the franchise, including the 2024 season when the Liberty won their first WNBA championship. After missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus injury in her left knee, she signed a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract.
After starting the first four games of the season, Laney-Hamilton's role was diminished substantially. She appeared in 13 more games for the Liberty, starting just one. She was a healthy scratch for eight consecutive games before being waived.
Because the Mystics claimed Laney-Hamilton off waivers, they will pay out the remainder of her $400,000 contract. They had over $1.8 million in cap **** e before acquiring Laney-Hamilton, but had to waive guard Rori Harmon to make room for her on their roster.
The Mystics' decision to claim Laney-Hamilton came down to a desire for a veteran presence as they attempt to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2023, according to a team source who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about an ongoing transaction. The Mystics expect her to come off the bench, but are excited to see what she can contribute as a rotation wing.

#laney #hamilton #waivers #waived

Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg reports that 1. FC Köln have reached a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur attacking talent Mikey Moore over a loan move to the Bundesliga. The 18-year-old remains set to join Köln on a season-long loan without an option to buy. Tottenham continue to regard Moore as an important part of their long-term plans and have no intention of permanently relinquishing control of the England youth international.
The latest development comes after some uncertainty surrounding the transfer. Tottenham temporarily placed Moore's proposed move to Köln on hold and kept the youngster available for their pre-season friendly against Getafe. A move to the cathedral city nevertheless remains firmly on course. All that remains is for Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi to give the green light.
Get German Football News first covered Köln's advanced pursuit of Moore last week, with both Fabrizio Romano and Sky Germany reporting that the player favored a Bundesliga switch in the midst of advanced negotiations with the Domstädter.
His prospective arrival also remains interesting in the context of Said El Mala's future. Borussia Dortmund continue pushing to sign Köln's 19-year-old attacking star, though die Geißböcke have thus far resisted BVB's substantial offers. Moore's arrival would provide Köln with another highly-rated attacking option regardless of how the El Mala saga concludes.
Tottenham's reluctance to include any purchase option nevertheless makes the purpose of the move clear. Köln would receive another talented young attacker for the coming Bundesliga campaign, while Spurs hope regular top-flight football in Germany will further accelerate Moore's development.

#TOTTENHAM #Football

The news has been pointing this direction for a while now, but finally we get the most solid reporting yet that Manor Solmon is leaving Tottenham Hotspur. Fabrizio Romano (sigh) tweeted this afternoon that full agreement has been reached between Tottenham and West Ham, and Solomon will be heading across town to play football in the Championship next season. The deal is a permanent one.
I'll say again that £5m + £2m in add-ons is a fire-sale price for a player like Manor who has already proven that he can do well in the second division. That said, Solomon has proven himself to be a divisive — there I go using that word again — player who has been pretty much shut out by Spurs' last three managers, including Roberto De Zerbi who actually managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk from where he was signed three years ago. That tells me a lot. Clearly Spurs' priorities were more finding him a new club and less making any sort of substantial profit on his sale.
I won't belabor this and anyway I'm not opening the comments for this or any future Solomon article because honestly I'm just sick to death of the guy and am glad I no longer really have to write about him or moderate any more comment sections that discuss him. He was here, he didn't do much, and now he's nearly gone.
I will say that Solomon feels like a really weird fit for a club like West Ham considering their fans' past, y'know, conduct towards Tottenham Hotspur. A cursory social media search suggests this isn't the most popular signing with that lot. I do really, honestly hope that it doesn't turn out to be as bad a situation as I think it potentially could be, and that's all I'm going to say about that.
But Solomon is a tested and proven attacker at West Ham's current level and I have no doubt he'll do well there. Honestly, for what it's worth I'm just glad it's (almost) finally over.

#TOTTENHAM #west #really

The Hundred's inaugural player auction has taken place and the squads for the eight teams are now in fine shape.
For the first five editions of the competition, players were allocated to teams via a draft system with a set of salary tiers.
But following substantial private investment in The Hundred, players not already signed or retained will now have their team and pay set by an auction.
Squads will be made up of between 16 to 18 players, while there is a salary cap limit along with a salary collar, a minimum amount teams must spend.
The salary pot in the men's competition for 2026 has risen by 45% to £2.05m per side, and the fund for women's teams has increased by 100% to £880,000.

#squads #inaugural #player

Training camp began for the New York Jets and there is plenty of optimism surrounding the team in 2026. By most accounts, the team had a terrific offseason adding quality veterans with familiarity playing for head coach Aaron Glenn and also set themselves up for a nice future with their 2026 NFL draft class at key positions.
Jets Wire will break down each position and focus on key matchups as well as discuss a player that has plenty to prove to this coaching staff in 2026. For our next position breakdown, we look at the defensive line:
If not for general manager Darren Mougey making a few moves right before the start of the season, this would have been one of the worst defensive lines in all of football.
The Jets added plenty of depth last offseason, signing Jay Tufele, Byron Cowart and Derrick Nnadi to rotate next to Quinnen Williams. However, neither of the three distinguished themselves in camp and only Tufele made the final roster. Cowart was injured in training camp and released with a settlement and Nnadi was traded back to the Chiefs after winning a Super Bowl in Kansas City the previous year.
Mougey acted quickly, acquiring Jowon Briggs from the Browns and Harrison Phillips from the Vikings. Both were substantial upgrades on the defensive line and Briggs was arguably one of the team's best players last year.

#Jets #camp #plenty #training

Less than 24 hours after the sensational failure of the Fisnik Asllani transfer, Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig had more bad news to report. **** an Ouédraogo has suffered yet another injury setback and now risks missing the beginning of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. Leipzig confirmed on Saturday that the 20-year-old sustained a capsule injury in his right shoulder during the club's summer training camp in Saalfelden, Austria.
There is at least some positive news. Following detailed examinations, RB have elected to treat the injury conservatively and Ouédraogo will not require surgery. The German international is nevertheless expected to remain sidelined for "a few weeks". The timeframe still places his availability for the beginning of new head coach Martin Demichelis' first competitive campaign in doubt.
Leipzig travel to Eintracht Trier in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 22 before opening their Bundesliga season against Borussia Mönchengladbach one week later. For Ouédraogo, the latest setback represents another frustrating interruption to a career that has repeatedly gathered spectacular momentum only for injuries to intervene.
The former Schalke academy talent endured an injury-plagued first season after joining Leipzig in 2024, missing substantial time with knee and complicated thigh problems. Even his place in Leipzig's plans appeared uncertain entering last season. Ouédraogo nevertheless quickly changed the conversation. After establishing himself under then-head coach Ole Werner, the midfielder earned his first Germany U21 call-up in October. Get German Football News documented Ouédraogo's rapid progression from an uncertain Leipzig squad role to German youth international.
The Mülheim native subsequently forced his way into Werner's starting XI and developed into one of Leipzig's most exciting players. His performances eventually earned him an unexpected promotion to Julian Nagelsmann's senior German national team. Following an injury to Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri, Ouédraogo received his first senior Germany call-up in November.

#injury #first #season #following

Rashid Khan produced a sensational six-wicket haul as Afghanistan thrashed Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

After the opening ODI was abandoned without a toss due to rain, the second game was also delayed by inclement weather and eventually reduced to 47 overs per side. Afghanistan, led by Ibrahim Zadran, posted 299 for 8 before Rashid ripped through Ireland's batting line-up, bowling them out for 207 in 33.4 overs.
Asked to bat first in overcast conditions, Afghanistan initially found it difficult against Ireland's new-ball movement. Mark Adair opened with a maiden, but Jai Moondra struggled to contain Rahmanullah Gurbaz, conceding four boundaries in his first two overs.

Gurbaz briefly took Moondra apart with a six and a four in the left-arm seamer's third over, but the bowler had the last laugh when the opener attempted another big shot and holed out.

Sediqullah Atal kept the scoring moving, while Ibrahim initially played a more measured innings. Afghanistan reached 65 for 1 before the pair took control, putting together a 116-run partnership.

Ibrahim shifted gears and brought up his half-century from 52 ******* . Atal's dismissal in the 25th over ended the stand, but Ibrahim continued to anchor the innings.

The Afghanistan captain then added 43 with Rahmat Shah before both fell within two overs. Another 43-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Darwish Rasooli kept Afghanistan on course, while Hashmatullah Shahidi provided a late flourish with a 21-ball 36, including four boundaries in the final two overs.

Despite losing three wickets for 21 runs late on, Afghanistan finished with a formidable 299 for 8.
Ireland made a confident start in the chase, reaching 65 for 1 despite losing Paul Stirling early.

Andy Balbirnie looked fluent, while Cade Carmichael, playing only his fourth ODI, launched an aggressive counterattack. Carmichael smashed Saleem Safi for 21 runs in the 14th over and went on to bring up his maiden ODI fifty from 44 ******* .

But Afghanistan's spinners soon changed the game.

Rashid struck twice in quick succession to remove Balbirnie and Harry Tector, leaving Ireland in need of a substantial partnership. Carmichael and Lorcan Tucker attempted to rebuild, but their 38-run stand ended when Tucker was run out after losing track of the ball during an LBW appeal.

Carmichael followed in the next over for 62, leaving Ireland at 152 for 5.

Ben Calitz and Curtis Campher briefly threatened to revive the chase, smashing 41 runs in three overs, including five fours and two sixes. Rashid ended that ******* ault by dismissing Calitz, triggering a stunning collapse.

Ireland lost their final four wickets for just nine runs, with Rashid claiming three of them to complete remarkable figures of 6-34.

The third ODI will be played on Monday, August 10, at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.
Brief Scores: Afghanist

India's red-ball tour of Sri Lanka got underway with a three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo on Friday.
It will give Shubman Gill's squad a valuable opportunity to acclimatise to local conditions ahead of the Test series.
Day 1 delivered plenty of drama. Sri Lanka XI made a strong start, with Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha putting India's pacers under early pressure before the visitors eventually found their footing.
Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav then turned things around as they picked up two wickets each to drag India back into contention. The hosts closed the day at 363 for 8, which already leaves India with a substantial workload once their innings begins.
Meanwhile, Gill missed the entire opening day after injuring his right ring finger during practice, with KL Rahul stepping in to lead the side. Whether Gill will be fit enough to bat once India's innings starts remains the key question heading into day two.

#practice

Gianni Infantino's time at UEFA is under scrutiny after new allegations that the football body paid a six-figure settlement to a former employee who was involved in a relationship with the now FIFA president.
According to an investigation by The Telegraph, the woman was allegedly promoted while the relationship was ongoing before leaving UEFA with a substantial payment.
The report claims UEFA also funded an MBA for the former employee at a business school, with annual fees said to have been around £45,000.
UEFA has confirmed that a payment was made, along with funding for the MBA, although they insist both were permitted under the regulations governing staff departures at the time.
The organisation said those rules have since been tightened, with its current regulations designed to reflect the standards expected of a modern, high-profile organisation.

#time #gianni #fifa