(By Oil & Gas 360) – This week underscored how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can reshape market sentiment, even as companies remain focused on long-term capital discipline. Oil prices strengthened on renewed uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict, while producers continued investing in natural gas, offshore development, and high-quality shale **** ets.
At the same time, mergers and acquisitions slowed, balance sheets strengthened, and executive leadership changes signaled the industry's continued focus on creating shareholder value through disciplined growth rather than aggressive expansion.
Brent crude climbed as uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict returned to the forefront. Goldman Sachs said Brent is likely to trade in an $80 to $90 per barrel range until markets receive clarity through either a U.S.–Iran agreement or a significant escalation. Meanwhile, reports indicated a proposed Strait of Hormuz agreement could give Iran greater control over inbound shipping traffic, adding another layer of uncertainty to global energy markets. ADNOC also issued a statement clarifying reports surrounding attacks on its facilities.
Why it matters:
Markets continue to trade on geopolitical expectations rather than purely on supply and demand. The future of Hormuz remains one of the most important variables influencing global oil prices.
U.S. upstream mergers and acquisitions declined sharply during the second quarter as commodity price volatility made buyers more cautious. Despite the slowdown, demand for high-quality Permian Basin **** ets remained strong. **** ex agreed to acquire U.S. tight oil and gas **** ets for $320 million, while bp expanded its natural gas portfolio by acquiring Woodside's stake in Trinidad's Calypso gas project.

#Iran #uncertainty #markets #surrounding

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills first-year coach Joe Brady used the team's first practice in its new $2.1 billion stadium to enjoy a brief father-son moment on Saturday night.
With fans beginning to file in, and rock music blaring over the state-of-the-art sound system, Brady emerged from the tunnel holding his 3-year-old son Jordan in his arm while enjoying a walk around the sideline.
As much as the first-year coach wanted to use the practice to simulate a game-day routine and get accustomed to the team's new surroundings, Brady couldn't help but work family into the equation.
"Those are the moments that I made sure I tried to take in," Brady said. "So when I say hey, I'm focused, let me just take a second to enjoy a special moment, because once the season goes, you know those are going to be few and far between."
Soon after, it was back to football for Brady, who at 36 is the NFL's youngest coach entering this season, and also for a Bills team that officially made the move across the street into its new digs.

#coach #made

Like many other elements of her life, Marilyn Monroe's engagement ring from her nine-month marriage to Joe DiMaggio was veiled in mystery. The screen goddess and baseball star wed in January 1954, two years after they started dating. It was a low-key affair at San Francisco City Hall, with Monroe wearing a dark-chocolate suit instead of the traditional white dress. However, the engagement ring attached to this union was anything but low-key.
Fans got their first glimpse at Monroe's ring when she stepped outside with DiMaggio immediately after they tied the knot. The "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" star was wearing a platinum diamond eternity band which had no less than 36 baguette-cut diamonds. But many of the details surrounding the ring have never been clarified. To this day, we don't know where DiMaggio bought the ring from, whether he had it personally designed based on Monroe's tastes, or whether she actually requested the baguette style over the classic engagement-ring style. Some theorize that the ring was her choice (so an eternity band may be another way to incorporate Marilyn Monroe's iconic style into your 2026 'fits), but this has never been confirmed.
Likewise, we don't have official confirmation that the ring Monroe was seen wearing outside her wedding ceremony was the same ring that she wore for the rest of her marriage to DiMaggio. Scott Fortner of The Marilyn Monroe Collection argues that the eternity band was actually a placeholder used just for that day, since the two got married with little notice despite dating for two years. With both Monroe and DiMaggio having long since passed away, no one can confirm if this is true or not. Along the same lines, we have an idea of what became of the stunning piece of jewelry, but that hasn't stopped rumors and theories from circulating.
Read more: The 20 Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings In The World
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Perez Hilton's friends reportedly fear that his life-threatening battle with sepsis may be part of the larger picture surrounding his recent mental health crisis. The 48-year-old gossip blogger was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities responded to multiple reports that he was livestreaming acts of self-harm from inside his Miami home. Although Hilton's close circle reportedly suspects he may be experiencing psychological complications **** ociated with surviving sepsis, an expert cautioned that no direct connection can be established without a proper medical evaluation.
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Hilton spent three weeks in the hospital in March after developing an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis. His friends now reportedly fear that the traumatic medical ordeal may have affected his mental health in the months that followed.
"His health struggles this year have been extreme. The sepsis honestly almost killed him," a source told Page Six. "I don't know if people realize just how traumatic and horrific that was for him, both physically, but also emotionally."
Post-sepsis syndrome affects up to 50% of survivors and can involve "new or worsened physical, cognitive, and psychological problems for months to years after hospital discharge," according to the Sepsis Alliance.

#sepsis #friends #psychological

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams returned home Saturday, trading their training camp surroundings at Loyola Marymount University for the familiar confines of their practice facility in Woodland Hills.
The change of scenery also brought a change in temperature.
"It's good. It's a little bit hotter out here, but it's good to be back home," Rams coach Sean McVay said after Saturday's practice.
While the Rams were happy to be home, it was their defense that appeared most comfortable on the field. McVay came away particularly impressed with the first-team defense after it forced several turnovers and made life difficult for the offense throughout practice.
"Oh yeah, defense was outstanding," McVay said. "There was great coverage, some great individual plays, disrupting timing and rhythm. It was a great day for the defense. Offensively, they were able to run the football with some success, but throwing and catching was a real struggle. That was a real credit to great defensive play. I was really pleased with the way that our first defense looked."

#Rams #woodland #change #good

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was in a car accident this summer that left him hospitalized. The incident became a major news story not just because it happened, but because of how it was covered.
While the initial accident took place on July 14, it wasn't reported on until more than a week later. Given the extent of the injuries Shanahan suffered — Chris Simms said there was a chance the coach would lose his right eye in addition to the concussion, broken hand, broken nose, three broken ribs and the 40 stitches in his face — the fact that the story was kept quiet for so long was shocking.
The response drew criticism of ESPN, with Dan Patrick arguing, "This isn't journalism," regarding how ESPN was treating the story, and Dan Le Batard noting that the vagueness surrounding the situation only lent itself to more conspiratorial thinking. It was, simply, a mess.
On Saturday, Shanahan spoke with reporters and offered more details and perspective on the accident, explaining that he was using the autopilot feature in his car and had been looking for his phone when the collision occurred.
"I think everyone's done, to a degree, what I've done — dropping a phone, falling all the way to my back seat to where I fully have to take my eyes off the road," Shanahan said. "That's something that I normally wouldn't do. I've had autopilot for nine years, so I'm pretty comfortable with it. Who knows what happened when I turned around, whether it malfunctioned or whether I knocked it off; that's something that I don't know yet. But regardless, it's always your fault, whether you're on autopilot or not. You can't take your eyes off the road. It's a partnership driving; you don't just turn it over to a computer."

#whether #i 've

FIFA has hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.
UEFA confirmed on Saturday a "departure payment" was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European organization's general secretary.
The Daily Telegraph reported the woman received a six-figure sum and UEFA confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, adding it was "in line" with regulations at the time.
The allegations intensify the position of Infantino, who worked at UEFA for 16 years and was its general secretary between 2009 and 2016 before being elected FIFA president, following his aborted plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
While not directly referencing UEFA's statement, FIFA accused Infantino's critics of trying to weaken his authority and have him removed from his role without a due re-election process.

#uefa #confirmed

By ******* yzing the realistic fantasy outcomes of Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, and Cam Skattebo, we can better understand if they're bargains or busts. All three have the potential to help managers win their ******* le. All three also bring risks.
Twenty years ago, I went all in on the Rams at my fantasy draft, selecting Marc Bulger, Steven Jackson, Torry Holt, and yes, even kicker Jeff Wilkins. They finished the year (respectively) as the QB4, RB2, and WR5. Wilkins even co-led the league with 32 made field goals. I won the ******* le.
This year's top Giants playmakers have similar boom potential. Dart averaged 20.1 fantasy points per start last season, which would have made him the QB5. In the six contexts when Skattebo had more than three carries, he averaged 19.1 points, which would have made him the RB6. In three full games last year, Nabers averaged 17.7 points, which would have made him the WR6; the year before, he was the WR7.
That's the good news. The rougher news is that all three have above-average risk potential. Dart's head injury history is well documented, and there are serious questions surrounding whether he'll still be an active rusher. Both Skattebo and Nabers are coming off season-ending injuries, and in particular, Skattebo's hard-running style generates concerns about his long-term durability.
Each one has a realistic range of outcomes based on their proven ceilings and their injury risks. Based on average draft positions, Nabers and Skattebo typically are coming off the board in the third round of 12-team leagues, while Dart is falling to the eighth.

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With all the doom and gloom about the future of the stalled Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Toronto Raptors, a scenario has been presented that would see the Raps actually benefiting from the whole kerfuffle.
The June 30 blockbuster deal that was supposed to send Kawhi back to the team with which he won his last NBA championship is on hold. Both the Raptors and the LA Clippers are awaiting the results of the long, drawn-out investigation into the alleged cap circumvention scandal surrounding the Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer and Leonard.
There have been all sorts of scenarios floated that could put the kibosh on Kawhi's return to Toronto. A full-year suspension or having his contract voided are the two leading narratives that naysayers have referred to. However, local beat writer Michael Grange of Sportsnet says that all the clues suggest that Kawhi will wind up with the Raptors when all is said and done. And even more than that, he lays out a scenario where a certain line of severe punishment handed out by the NBA could actually benefit Toronto in the long run.
But first, hear him out as he tries to put Toronto fans at ease about any potential suspension of Kawhi for a huge chunk of the 2026-27 season:
The… commonly cited risk — that Leonard will face a lengthy suspension for his role in the alleged cap circumvention — is something that almost certainly won't come to pass, a matter than has been under-reported or not reported previously.

#toronto #leonard #raptors #long

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

By Nandita Bose
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. House Democrats preparing for a possible return to power are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Donald Trump, instead of trying to impeach him immediately, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
Senior Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives and committee aides have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document ‌requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump's political and business orbit, the sources said. It is a bet that investigating private companies and outside financial players will prove more fruitful than directly ‌confronting a White House they expect to resist oversight, they said.
The approach reflects both Democratic caution and a lesson many in the party say they learned during Trump's first term: that impeachment proceedings can consume Congress while allowing Trump to cast himself as the victim of a partisan campaign.
Instead, Democrats involved in the planning envision using House investigative powers after November's midterm elections to scrutinize the administration's decision-making and examine whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies or donors.

#instead

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham are reportedly changing which date they recognize as their wedding anniversary, embracing the anniversary of their 2025 vow renewal rather than their original April 2022 ceremony.
The couple married in Palm Beach, Florida, on April 9th, 2022, before renewing their vows on August 2nd, 2025. This week, they publicly marked a year since the second ceremony with affectionate tributes referring to the occasion as their anniversary.
People now reports that Brooklyn and Nicola are no longer treating the date of their first wedding as the anniversary they want to celebrate, with an anonymous source attributing the change to painful memories surrounding the original event.
Brooklyn is continuing estrangement from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. In January, he directly connected the 2025 vow renewal to what he described as anxiety and embarrassment surrounding his first wedding.
Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows on August 2nd, 2025, and this week both publicly referred to the milestone as their anniversary. Their Instagram tributes were posted on August 4th, two days after the actual anniversary of the ceremony.

#anniversary #nicola #april #date

One of Miami University's iconic landmarks is now being fenced off as school officials also announce a time estimate for groundbreaking of a new campus arena at the same site.
Miami officials recently announced that construction site fencing is now being erected around Cook Field and its student sports fields and will be completed by Monday, Aug. 10.
Officials also said mid-September will see the official groundbreaking for a $281 million sports arena for basketball, volleyball and other activities at the site to replace the school's Millett Hall.
Also, some of the student parking lots – the west and south lots — surrounding Cook Field will also be closed after Monday.
Cody Powell, Miami's vice president of facility planning and operations, noted in the announcement that a portion of the Cook Field walking track will remain open for use outside of the construction fence for use by students and others.

#cook

Keith Urban is reportedly not heartbroken over Nicole Kidman's apparent new romance following the end of their 19-year marriage. Although reports suggested the country singer was "devastated" after Kidman was linked to millionaire private equity businessman Michael Reinstein, insiders now claim her decision to move on has brought Urban a sense of relief. According to a source, Keith Urban had been unhappy for some time and was ultimately the person who chose to end the marriage.
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Kidman and Urban would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in June. Instead, the former couple entered the milestone year separately after ending their relationship in late 2025. Kidman was later photographed in Portofino, Italy, with Reinstein. The pair reportedly met at a pre-Oscars party earlier this year, months after Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce.
Despite speculation that seeing his former wife with another man had been difficult for Urban, a source told the Daily Mail that he had already grown tired of the high-profile lifestyle surrounding their marriage.
"Keith's been unhappy for a long time," the insider claimed. "He didn't want to be on another red carpet or have a staff full of people and be forced to wear designer [clothes]. He doesn't care about any of that. That's not who he is, and he's been dealing with it for a long time."

#marriage

David Bentley left ***** nal just a few months after signing a new long-term contract in a shocking move, despite already being tipped to become a hero at the club. Looking back, however, the former winger regrets his decision to leave.
Bentley came through the ranks at ***** nal, where he was considered one of the top young players in the country. There were high expectations surrounding him as he developed, and after several loan spells, ***** nal were ready to give him more opportunities in the first team.
He subsequently signed a five-year contract with the club, but only a few months later, he asked to leave. His impatience stemmed from a lack of belief in the plan ***** ne Wenger had for his career. The Frenchman wanted to ease him into the first team, but Bentley did not trust that approach and eventually secured a move to Blackburn.
Bentley would later move to Tottenham, while many believe he could have achieved more during his career if he had been patient and remained at ***** nal instead of leaving when he did.
He has now explained the decision behind his departure and acknowledged that he may have made the wrong choice. As quoted by Football London, Bentley said:

#arsenal #leave #first #team

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

Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns get timely reinforcement on o-line after fall camp opens originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters 2026 season with one of deepest skill-position groups in college football surrounding him. Offensive line in front of him, though, has been a bigger question mark all offseason.
That question got a little easier to answer this week. Veteran lineman who had been out of program's plans just days earlier is suddenly back in the room.
Cole Hutson officially rejoined Texas roster on Friday after reaching agreement with NCAA over his eligibility, adding experienced depth right as fall camp opens in Austin.
The news first surfaced through a recent post from On3's Pete Nakos, who shared the attorney's statement confirming Hutson's return to the program.

#arch #manning

Ashleigh Gardner's position as Australia's vice-captain has come under renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, called for the star all-rounder to be removed from the leadership role and questioned Cricket Australia's response to allegations surrounding their marriage.

In an exclusive interview with Code Sports, Wright criticised the governing body's silence after she publicly accused Gardner of having an affair with Australia teammate Georgia Voll.

Wright argued that Gardner's position of leadership should carry additional responsibility, particularly given her allegation of a power imbalance between Gardner and Voll.

"I think if you're privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, there's a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard," Wright told Code Sports.

She also questioned why Cricket Australia had not publicly addressed the matter.

"What I can't understand is why Cricket Australia hasn't said anything publicly," she said.

Wright's comments come after she publicly identified Voll in an Instagram post in July, writing: "This is who my wife cheated on me with." Gardner and Wright have since separated and removed photographs of each other from their social media accounts.

Neither Gardner nor Voll has publicly responded to Wright's allegations. Cricket Australia has also not publicly commented on the specific allegations.
Wright believes the allegations should have consequences for Gardner's position within Australian cricket.

"You can't have an affair with a junior member of staff, especially when there's a clear power imbalance, and then remain in a position of leadership," she told Code Sports. "Captains are expected to set the standard, and that kind of conduct falls well short of it."

Wright's comments put the focus not only on Gardner's personal situation but also on how Cricket Australia handles relationships within its professional environment.

Code Sports reported that Cricket Australia has maintained that it regards the situation as a private matter while enforcing its workplace policies.

The controversy has not, however, affected Gardner's standing with the Sydney Sixers, whom she captains in the Women's Big Bash League.

Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said the club remained supportive of Gardner and confirmed that it intended to recommend that she continue as captain.

"She's a well-respected player within our program, an important player for us," Haynes said.

Asked directly whether Gardner would remain Sixers captain, Haynes replied: "Absolutely."

Gardner made history last year when she succeeded Ellyse Perry as Sixers captain, becoming the first Indigenous cricketer to captain a Big Bash side.
The controversy comes at a significant point in Gardner's international career. She is Australia's vice-captain to Sophie Molineux and was part of the Australian side that recently defeated England in the T20 World Cup final at L

Olympique de Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with Real Sociedad over the departure of Nayef Aguerd (30), according to Foot Mercato.
Aguerd is set to return to the Basque club on an initial loan deal which will include an option to buy. Negotiations accelerated rapidly on Friday evening after Real Sociedad moved to bring back the Morocco international, who previously spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan in San Sebastián.
The 30-year-old is understood to have quickly given his approval to the move, attracted by the prospect of returning to familiar surroundings and playing Europa League football under Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Aguerd only joined Marseille permanently last summer in a deal worth around €23m but has become one of the players OM are prepared to sacrifice as they look to reduce their wage bill and raise funds during the transfer window.
The former Stade Rennais defender had also attracted concrete interest from Al-Sadd, while Rennes explored the possibility of bringing him back before the expiry of a €15m release clause at the end of July.

#real #attracted

One of the most remarkable aspects of FC Barcelona's pursuit of Rodri is not the transfer itself, but the extraordinary secrecy surrounding the entire operation.
Although recent developments have made it seem as though everything happened within a matter of hours, the groundwork had been laid over several weeks, with Barça quietly working behind the scenes to convince the Spanish midfielder, reports SPORT.
With virtually no leaks and complete confidentiality, Barça managed to overturn a situation that, only days earlier, appeared to be firmly in Real Madrid's favour.
After enjoying a short holiday in Croatia, Deco had the option of flying directly to Birmingham on 30 July to join Barcelona's pre-season training camp. But instead he returned to Barcelona first, spending just over a day in the city before joining the rest of the delegation in England.
It was no coincidence. Deco had deliberately kept that window free because he had scheduled a meeting that could shape Barça's entire summer transfer strategy.

#deco #although #sport #real

It has been only a month since Jose Mourinho arrived at Real Madrid, but it has taken him little time to ****** s the environment at the club and in the dressing room, and start making changes.
Indeed, according to AS, After observing the day-to-day habits at Valdebebas, the new Real Madrid coach decided the club needed greater structure, discipline and control.
His objective was not simply to reshape the team's performances on the pitch, but also to redefine the routines surrounding the players' daily lives.
From nutrition and injury rehabilitation to punctuality and team bonding, Mourinho has already left his mark with a new set of standards.
The Portuguese coach is not relying solely on strict discipline. For Mourinho, creating a united group is just as important as tactical work.

#mourinho

With former NBA players like Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft, the Players' ****** ociation has released a statement to make their own stance crystal clear.
The conversation surrounding the WNBA has unfortunately moved away from the court a little bit. The debate the league is currently embroiled in is whether trans athletes can be allowed in women's sports.
Ex-NBA players that are out of the league like Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have capitalised on the attention and announced their intentions to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
While this is likely never going to happen, it does put pressure on the league to clarify their policies. The WNBPA, however, are free to do whatever they like, and they have now chosen to speak.
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#like #league

The conversation surrounding transgender athletes in sports is heating up again. It has taken the WNBA world by storm, and now Enes Kanter-Freedom has involved himself.
Sophie Cunningham spoke about wanting to protect women's sports, and it has unleashed an intense debate. The biggest current topic in the WNBA world is whether trans athletes should be allowed to play.
Opposing views have been shared. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase spoke out in support of inclusivity. They've been called out by various prominent figures, including Stephen A. Smith.
And now former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom has decided to get involved, too. Except he's doing it in a much more direct manner than anyone else.
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#WNBA #sports #spoke #coach

OLTEWAH, Tenn. — For the third straight day, Mother Nature showed no mercy at the U.S. Women's Amateur.
Just as was the case on Wednesday and Thursday here at the Honors Course, wild weather conditions halted play Friday afternoon with all eight Round of 16 matches underway. Unlike the first two days, though, on Friday play never resumed.
After nearly three hours of rain and repeated lightning flashes, the USGA suspended the matches for the remainder of the day, citing unsafe conditions. Play is expected to resume Saturday at 7 a.m. ET.
As the course was ****** sed for potential damage, a tree behind the 18th green was discovered to have been struck by lightning. The tree sustained a long vertical gash, while bark and pieces of wood were scattered throughout the surrounding area. One piece of debris was even driven into the side of a nearby practice green. It remains unclear whether the storm caused any additional damage to the course.
Among the most intriguing story lines is 14-year-old Maggie Jiayi Ma of Irvine, Calif., who is the youngest player in the 156-player field and making a run at becoming the youngest champion in Women's Amateur history. In her Round of 16 match against U.S. Girls' Junior champion Clairey Lin, Ma is tied through four holes.

#amateur #damage

PHILADELPHIA — The atmosphere inside the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center on Thursday afternoon was nothing short of jubilant. Former Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in early July, selected the community venue as the site of his introductory press conference. The gym was packed and chatty, prominent members of Philadelphia's front office wore wide smiles, and dozens of kids already donned Brown jerseys in the Sixers' usual red, white, and blue colors.
A tunnel of people welcomed Brown and his family inside the building and there was loud applause when he took to the podium. The five-time All-Star didn't appear as ecstatic as many of the fans around him (it would've been hard to match that level of joy), but he had business to attend to. Brown had to welcome a new city while delivering a proper goodbye to his old stomping grounds.
"My tenure in Boston, 10 years is a perfect cycle, perfect number for completion," Brown stated. "We won a championship, and I have nothing but respect for the city of Boston. But now it's time to move forward a little bit."
Surrounded by family, Brown looked to be settling into his surroundings. The former longest-tenured Celtic has only spent his NBA years in Boston, and he wasn't exactly thrilled when he found out the Green Team was trading him to an in-division foe.
"When I first got traded, I just threw my phone across the room," Brown said, drawing lots of laughs.

#philadelphia #nothing

Emerald Wealth Partners, an independent ***** et and wealth management firm based in Zurich, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Focused Equity Strategy." A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy reported a 0.8% gross return for the second quarter of 2026. Equity markets rallied after the first quarter's Iran shock faded and oil prices reversed their spike, but the advance remained narrow and concentrated in cyclical semiconductor and memory stocks benefiting from supply constraints. The letter warned that investors were treating peak-cycle earnings as durable, while FOMO, IPO demand, and a US cyclically adjusted P/E ratio near 40 pointed to late-cycle market behavior. Long-term fundamentals are currently undervalued by the market, leading to underperformance in the strategy, notably due to the portfolio's avoidance of low-quality momentum-driven semiconductor stocks, which boosted the benchmark this quarter. It remains focused on enterprise infrastructure, digital platforms, custom silicon, and networking businesses that hold customer relationships, workflow data, distribution, and efficiency advantages, which could allow them to monetize AI rather than be displaced by it. Please review the Strategy's top five holdings for its key selections.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy highlighted ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML). ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML), a lithography solutions provider for the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems, contributed 156 bps to the strategy's performance during the quarter. On August 4, 2026, ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) closed at $1,711.89 per share. One-month return of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) was -3.21% and its shares gained 147.76% over the past 52 weeks. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) has a market capitalization of $648.21 billion.
Emerald Wealth Partners Focused Equity Strategy stated the following regarding ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) rose 51.0%, adding 156 bps benefitting from the euphoria surrounding the semiconductor sector. Its monopoly in advanced lithography remains one of the most durable competitive positions we own. Each new generation of its machines allows chipmakers to pack more transistors into less silicon. This steady improvement in efficiency — better performance per watt, easier thermal management, a lower cost per unit of compute — is what underpins further advances in AI, and every other application where efficient chips matter."

#wealth

The Mexican Federation of Football is standing with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The organization released a statement on Thursday, August 6 expressing their support for Infantino amid controversy surrounding a plan to sell a minority stake in FIFA to private investors.
"The FMF supports President Infantino's leadership in continuing to drive the development of football through institutional strengthening," the statement said in Spanish.
The statement started by saying that football is of "fundamental value" and "the best defense lies in the institutional integrity and respect of the governance and the processes that they protect."
Earlier on Thursday, the Confederation of African Football's Executive Committee unanimously confirmed its support for Infantino.

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The biggest departure from the Manchester City squad that could occur this summer is midfield general Rodri. At this stage of the summer transfer window, Rodri's future remains uncertain. He has one more year remaining on his current contract with City and a return to Spain has long been mooted for the Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder. It has now been reported that Barcelona, rather than Real Madrid, have agreed personal terms with Manchester City's midfield general. Also, another report indicates that Rodri is set to meet with Enzo Maresca when he returns to Manchester City early next week. Whatever occurs, it does seem like next week is a critical juncture in the future of Rodri.
Ben Jacobs has reported that Rodri is set to hold talks over his future with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca in the coming days. Rodri is currently on holiday after his efforts for Spain at the World Cup. Furthermore, Jacobs reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona are both eager to sign Rodri this summer. It is also reported by Jacobs that Manchester City are relaxed about the situation surrounding Rodri. If Rodri doesn't depart the club this summer City aren't concerned about the possibility of losing Rodri for free when his contract expires next summer.
Pol Ballús and Mario Cortegana have reported for The Athletic that Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing Rodri. Furthermore, it is reported that Barcelona have held talks with Rodri's camp and that Rodri's preference is to sign for Barcelona instead of Real Madrid. Rodri believes that Barcelona's playing style and the fact that eight members of Spain's World Cup squad play at Barcelona means he would make a smooth transition into their squad.
Lastly, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Rodri has in fact agreed personal terms with Barcelona. Romano further reports that negotiations between Manchester City and Barcelona over a deal for Rodri are imminent and that Barcelona want to sign Rodri as soon as possible.
Ever since the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended, Rodri has seemed destined to leave Manchester City. The reports that linked Manchester City's midfield general with a move to Real Madrid have been constant. However, it now looks like Barcelona are the front-runners to sign Manchester City's midfield general. On that front, it remains to be seen if Barcelona could afford to pay Manchester City's asking price for the Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder. Before that plays out, Rodri is set to meet Enzo Maresca over his future.

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For nearly two decades, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" has remained one of the most recognizable movies ever ***** ociated with NASCAR. Now the sport is bringing that connection back to the track where it all began.
NASCAR announced the launch of Dega-Con, a new fan campaign celebrating the 20th anniversary of Talladega Nights. The celebration will culminate during Talladega Superspeedway's NASCAR Playoffs weekend, Oct. 23-25, with entertainment, fan experiences and collaborations designed to celebrate the movie's lasting place in NASCAR culture.
The campaign marks one of NASCAR's biggest pop culture activations in recent years, tying one of the sport's most famous films directly into one of its biggest race weekends.
According to NASCAR, additional details surrounding Dega-Con will be announced over the coming weeks, but organizers say the event will combine entertainment, nostalgia and fan experiences throughout Talladega's fall race weekend.
The campaign officially launched with a humorous video centered around "Talladega Nights Withdrawal Syndrome," a fictional condition that features Cup Series drivers Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson, Ross Chastain, Ryan Preece and Riley Herbst.

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Investors interested in Quantinuum (QNT) should mark Aug. 11 on their calendars. The quantum computing pioneer is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes, offering Wall Street its latest look at the company's commercial momentum and financial performance.
With enthusiasm surrounding quantum computing continuing to build, investors will be watching closely for revenue growth, updates on customer adoption, progress in expanding enterprise partnerships, and management's outlook for the remainder of the year.
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