As the 2026 college football season swiftly approaches, USA TODAY Sports revealed their full Big Ten stadium rankings for the 18-member conference.
While there is no true way to compose a ranking outside of a subjective nature, the Big Ten's expansive list of historic venues certainly makes its difficult to appease all fan bases.
One could lean into the capacity, historic significance, or even the overall fit on campus. That being said, Kinnick Stadium earns its proper due as one of the league's top venues.
Iowa's Kinnick Stadium ranks as the No. 5 Big Ten stadium, per USA TODAY Sports:
Iowa's 27-8 mark at home since 2021 has help the Hawkeyes maintain their place among the top programs in the Big Ten. Debuting in 2017, "The Hawkeye Wave" will have players and fans turn at the end of the opening quarter and wave to the patients at Stead Family Children's Hospital.

#debuting

As far as Karlie Kloss is concerned, what happens in the Swift squad stays in the Swift squad.
During an appearance on the "Today" show Tuesday, July 28, the supermodel and pal of pop superstar Taylor Swift spoke about attending the singer's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden earlier this month.
Kloss, 33, was spotted at the star-studded nuptials alongside husband and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. The couple were among several A-list attendees at the July 3 ceremony, which included guests such as Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler and Zoë Kravitz.
Kloss, who appeared on the morning talk show to discuss her children's book "Spaghetti Code," was asked what it was like to attend "the wedding of the summer."
More Swift wedding guests speak out: Travis Kelce was 'a puddle' seeing Taylor Swift, Joe Buck says

#swift #show

It's been nearly a month since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden. Several notable celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment were invited to the grand event.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was also in attendance, and during a recent appearance on NBC, the 32-year-old said that he was there to 'bring vibes.' Kittle justified his role by wearing a 'Dumb and Dumber' inspired outfit with Robert Tonyan.
"Me and Rob Tonyan went to 'Dumb and Dumber'. We gave Travis a heads up," Kittle said. "The best part of it was we changed backstage, and the first person that we saw walking out was Travis and Taylor, and they both just broke out laughing at us."
"I was invited to that wedding to bring vibes and have a good time and party. So, we fulfilled our side of the bargain."
Even though it's been almost a month since their marriage, Kelce and Swift have not released wedding pictures for their fans. The fans are also waiting for more details about the big event.

#swift #month

Here comes the celebrity fashion bride. Luxury brands are turning the wedding aisle into the new Hollywood red carpet. How "Little House on the Prairie" costume designer Mitchell Travers explored the artistry of Native American makers, Americana workwear and homespun dress. Plus, Betye Saar's wearable art at Roberts Projects, Etai Drori's artful new collab and Brunello Cucinelli's film hits U.S. theaters.
French fashion couture house Matières Fécales launched its bridal wear at the L.A. wedding of singer Gabbriette Bechtel pictured here at her final Paris fitting. Source: Matières Fécales
Paris couture sensation Matières Fécales, which just last week dressed Zendaya in a winged goddess gown at "The Odyssey" premiere in New York City, has joined a growing number of luxury brands that are turning the wedding aisle into the new Hollywood red carpet.
The fashion house created three wedding looks for singer/model Gabbriette Bechtel, who married English musician and 1975 frontman Matty Healy last weekend in L.A., in front of a crowd that included Charli XCX, George Daniel, Emily Ratajkowski, Alex Consani and more.
Following the nuptials, the brand issued a press release touting the event as the official launch of Matières Fécale bridalwear. The announcement arrived in my inbox on the heels of one from Saint Laurent with photos and dressing credits for Logan Lerman's Saint Laurent wedding tuxedo, and just weeks after Taylor Swift tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in a still unseen custom Jonathan Anderson Dior gown. (I predict the big reveal will be the September Vogue cover.)

#House #fashion #gabbriette #bechtel

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Fans are getting more details about the emotions behind Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding.
The couple tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, and Monday Night Football broadcaster Joe Buck, who was a guest at the wedding, shared Kelce's emotion behind watching Swift walk down the aisle.
"Their vows were long," Buck said Saturday, July 25, on the "Starkville" podcast. "They were really well-written. They were funny. They were sweet. They were emotional."
Buck went on to share that the emotion just began to pour over Kelce as he saw Swift approaching.

#july #aisle #behind

For a big celebrity wedding that took place at one of the most public places in the world, Madison Square Garden in New York City, we still know very little about the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. Sure, we know some of the guests and generals, but we don't have any details, and we likely won't until the bride and groom choose to share.
But we now know one thing: what Travis Kelce's wedding band looks like and how it complements Swift's.
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#kelce #madison

Children at Kansas City's Children's Mercy Hospital designed a wedding gown for Taylor Swift as a unique gift
The dress, donated by Savvy Bridal, features drawings, messages, and lyrics from Swift's 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department
Swift and Travis Kelce recently donated to the hospital, continuing her history of supporting patients and their families
While the world waits for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to drop their wedding photos, the singer is getting an extra-special present from patients at Children's Mercy Hospital.
On Monday, July 20, the Kansas City-based children's hospital shared a series of photos on their Instagram after several patients helped design a wedding gown as a one-of-a-kind gift for Swift.

#patients #gown

It has already been a few weeks since Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got married inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding was a star-studded affair, with some of the biggest names in sports and music in attendance, and some of those who were there are now talking about the experience.
One of those in attendance was play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, who revealed that Kelce was very emotional and in tears the moment his bride, Swift, walked down the aisle.
"Their vows were long, they were really well-written, they were funny, they were sweet, they were emotional, and Travis was a puddle watching his nieces come down the ramp and when she (Taylor) walked out, he was a puddle," Buck said on Starkville podcast.
Buck noted that there was a very real wedding atmosphere going on, saying that "it felt like they were really getting married" and not just a "ceremonial thing."

#travis #attendance #emotional

When Ted Lasso concluded with Season 3, it was written and marketed as the end of the story. Three years later, the Apple TV+ series is back with a new chapter as Ted returns to England to coach AFC Richmond Women's Team. The fresh premise reunites familiar faces including Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein and Jeremy Swift alongside Jason Sudeikis, while introducing a host of new characters.
Juno Temple is usually sends me down an archival fashion rabbit hole, and more often than not it leads to Versace. This time, only the archival part remained true.
Her Roberto Cavalli Spring 2001 printed cowl-neck gown felt perfectly suited to her free-spirited style. Roberto Cavalli's collections from this era were defined by fluid silhouettes, exotic, psychedelic prints and unapologetically bold colour combinations that celebrated glamour. The turquoise, pink and lime palette captures everything that made early-2000s Cavalli so distinctive.
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2001
The football-shaped bag was exactly the playful finishing touch I expect from Juno.

#juno #temple #lasso #three

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding may just have had the most instances of stars being starstruck by other stars on a single night ever recorded, given how many A-listers were in attendance. And in an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Marcello Hernandez revealed the guest who shocked him the most.
"The most surprising thing I saw at the wedding was Tom Cruise," the comedian told host Andy Cohen and fellow guest Kevin Hart on the Monday (July 27) episode. "I got to talk to Tom Cruise, and he grew up in a house full of women, and we got to relate about that."
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#wedding

As the 2026 NFL season swiftly approaches, USA TODAY Sports revealed its Top 10 NFL city rankings as part of its Readers' Choice Awards. USA TODAY Sports listed 10 cities that fundamentally embody the most of what defines football fandom.
Given that the recent success of the Lions has generated a well-deserved spotlight on the millions of passionate Honolulu blue and silver-clad fans, where does the city of Detroit fit in these rankings?
According to USA TODAY Sports, Detroit slides in at No. 7 in the rankings.
Here is what USA TODAY Sports had to say about Detroit:
The NFL atmosphere in Motown is one of dedication, passion, and a proud fan base donning the Silver and Honolulu Blue. While Detroit's football history is often ***** ociated with championship droughts, the city has remained a constant community of Lions fans, who are now enjoying a competitive resurgence over the past few years under coach Dan Campbell. Add in some Detroit-style pizza or a few Coney dogs, and it's a perfect NFL match on gameday.

#detroit #Football

By Johan Ahlander
STOCKHOLM, July 23 (Reuters) - After championing huge policy shifts in Sweden by propping up a minority centre-right government for four years, the far-right Sweden Democrats say they have won the political arguments and now deserve a share of power for themselves.
But it is a demand that could prove a step too far for voters in an election in September, and potentially ‌bring down Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The prime minister, who once told a Holocaust survivor he would never cooperate with the Sweden Democrats, now says he has lifted those "red lines".
Sweden, the stalwart of European ‌socialism for generations, has undergone a startling rightward shift in policy and public opinion in recent years, especially over immigration in a country where one person in five was born abroad.
The number of asylum seekers last year was down 97% from the peak a decade ago. One of Europe's most welcoming immigration systems has become one of its most stringent: newcomers face employment restrictions, language and culture tests, and reduced welfare payouts. Immigrants who break the law can be swiftly expelled, and others are offered payments to leave voluntarily.

#Sweden #minister #johan

Arsenal are adopting a patient approach in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, hoping Atletico Madrid continue to resist FC Barcelona’s attempts to sign the Argentine striker before making their own move.
Indeed, according to The Times (h/t SPORT), the Premier League club believe they could persuade Alvarez to join them if his dream transfer to Barça ultimately proves impossible.
Arsenal are said to have prepared proposals for both the player and the Rojiblancos, with the aim of completing a swift deal in August should circumstances change.
For now, however, everything hinges on whether Alvarez is willing to intensify his efforts to force Atletico into negotiations with Barcelona.
Much like Hansi Flick at Barcelona, ******* nal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Alvarez as the ideal striker to lead his team’s new-look attack.

#arsenal

Regulatory authorities continued to force out non-compliant capacity in the second quarter, creating a "rapid progression in truckload market conditions," according to Knight-Swift Transportation. The carrier reported better-than-expected results on Wednesday, highlighted by contract rates that climbed throughout the period and a tender rejection rate that was twice the industry average. It expects the positive momentum to intensify starting in September and to carry through the rest of the year.
"We've just never seen the FMCSA, the DOT with the push that they're making on cleaning up our industry and taking the non-compliant, the bad actors out of it," said CEO Adam Miller on a Wednesday evening call with **** ysts.
He believes the change the industry is experiencing is "durable" and "raises the floor" for rates in the next downturn.
Knight-Swift (NYSE: KNX) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 63 cents, 28 cents higher year over year and 12 cents better than the consensus estimate. (Management's EPS guidance range was 45 to 49 cents.)
Revenue of $2.1 billion was 13% higher y/y and ahead of the $2.04 billion consensus estimate. Revenue was up 6% y/y excluding fuel surcharges.

#swift #wednesday

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Knight-Swift said the truckload market tightened sharply in Q2 2026, with spot rates, tender rejections and bid activity all improving. Management said the tighter environment was largely supply-driven, though demand signs are also starting to improve.
Second-quarter earnings improved meaningfully, with adjusted EPS rising 80% year over year to $0.63 and consolidated adjusted operating ratio improving 240 basis points to 91.4%. The company also guided Q3 adjusted EPS to $0.71 to $0.77, above Q2 results.
Truckload was the standout segment, benefiting from better pricing and network efficiency, while U.S. Xpress posted its first profitable quarter since acquisition. By contrast, Logistics was weaker and LTL was mixed, though both intermodal and LTL margins improved.
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#stocks #truckload #improved

Italian side Como have submitted an improved formal offer to Chelsea for versatile defender Trevoh Chalobah, with direct negotiations ongoing to finalise an agreement. Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge.
The ambitious Serie A club have structured a new proposal worth a guaranteed €25 million, plus €5m in performance-related add-ons. Crucially, the add-ons are understood to be highly attainable, effectively ensuring the total fee reaches €30 million to satisfy Chelsea’s valuation.
This move follows an earlier opening bid from Como that fell short of Chelsea’s expectations. While the Blues hierarchy initially held out for a premium fee for their academy graduate, this upgraded, nearly guaranteed arrangement has significantly narrowed the valuation gap between the two clubs.
From the player’s perspective, Chalobah is said to be very keen on a move to Lombardy. The 27-year-old English defender is attracted by the sporting project under manager Cesc Fabregas, where he would be guaranteed a central role in the defence. Having spent recent seasons on the fringes at Chelsea, Chalobah sees a move to Italy as the ideal opportunity to re-establish himself as a regular starter.
Negotiations between Chelsea and Como remain active as the two clubs work to finalise the details of a deal. With personal terms not expected to pose any obstacle, given the player’s eagerness to join Fabregas’ side, momentum is building toward a swift resolution in the coming days.

#como #fabregas #negotiations #finalise

"Wait, why weren't we invited? There are a thousand people there!" I asked my husband Garret, a well-known music producer in LA.
I scrolled on Instagram as we talked, watching the celebrities roll into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.
"I got a text but I thought it was spam," he told me, sounding defensive.
"WHAT!?" I asked in total disbelief.
I could feel my heart pulsing in my fingertips as I continued to scroll through the barrage of wedding-related posts popping up online.

#asked #swift #square

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It's in the name!
Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho.
Writer's Prelude. We'll keep today short.
More on Rodri. The saga continues with more reports regarding Rodri's potential to come to Real Madrid. With the official announcement of Eliot Anderson by City, I think we'll hear real news on Rodri by end of today. Either a true break of chance where Real will not buy Rodri or what at this point most suspect which is a pretty clear statement of intent and almost near official confirmation that the agreement will be sorted. I really don't expect this to take long.
Vini. Only really stating this because of the lack of news but as a reminder allegedly the club and Vini's entourage are supposed to meet regarding his renewal this or next week. There's been really no movement from my understanding + sources + journalists. Let's see if there is a swift conclusion.

#welcome #merengue

After their grand Madison Square Garden wedding, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's donated $2 million toward Answer The Call, an organization supporting the families of New York City first responders killed in the line of duty. The gift didn't stay quiet for long, and recipients began sharing their reactions, and the response has been anything but ordinary.
"Taylor and Travis, thank you for your incredible generosity and for standing with the families of fallen New York City first responders,"Answer The Call organization posted on Instagram. "Your gift will make a tangible difference in their lives."
Many like Valerie Perry, whose husband PAPD Officer William J. Perry was shot and killed on December 22, 1980, are still leaning on the support Answer The Call provides, and Perry didn't hold back when she heard about the donation.
"I am one of the older widows. My William was shot and killed on December 22, 1980. We buried him on Christmas Eve. Answer the Call has changed my life with our yearly checks, but they have also brought smiles because I feel like my Bill is always remembered, even after all these years. Now, to read about your donation? I'M IN TEARS for such a gift to all these families that have been through so much. Prayers for your future together, and God bless both of you for your generosity and your caring souls for doing something so amazing."
It wasn't just the widows' fund that saw Swift and Kelce's generosity this week either. Ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden, the couple also covered the security costs for the event, with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani noting that Swift personally picked up more than $160,000 in police expenses.

#answer #perry #gift #square

The Jaffna Kings will continue their Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 campaign despite their franchise rights being terminated by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament organiser Innovative Production Group (IPG) over financial and contractual breaches. The decision, announced on Thursday, sees all franchise rights revert to IPG, which, alongside SLC, has ******* umed complete operational control of the four-time champions to ensure the tournament proceeds without disruption.
According to SLC and IPG, the franchise owners failed to fulfil their financial obligations under the franchise agreement. The termination comes in the middle of the tournament following a series of controversies surrounding the ownership group, Sports Commune.

Co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over corruption-related allegations, while another owner, Mayank Goel, has become unreachable. The ownership group also allegedly failed to pay player and staff salaries and mismanaged sponsor funds, leading to the cancellation of the franchise agreement.

As a result, IPG and SLC have taken direct control of the team's operations. Despite the ownership shake-up, the Jaffna Kings will continue under the same name with their existing squad, coaching staff and support personnel.
IPG CEO Anil Mohan stressed that safeguarding the tournament's integrity remained the organisers' top priority.

"While this was a difficult decision, our priority has always been to protect the integrity of the Lanka Premier League and ensure complete stability for our players, coaches, partners and fans. Together with Sri Lanka Cricket, we have acted swiftly to ensure the Jaffna Kings continue to participate in the tournament without disruption. We want to ******* ure everyone that all operational matters, including player contracts, staff commitments and team logistics, are being managed seamlessly. The sixth edition of the LPL will proceed as planned, and we remain fully committed to delivering another successful and world-class tournament," Anil Mohan said.

On the field, the Bhanuka Rajapaksa-led Jaffna Kings have made a positive start to their campaign, winning two of their first three matches. The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League began on July 17 and is scheduled to conclude on August 8.

#lanka #jaffna #kings #league

Travis Kelce hasn’t said he’s ready to walk away from football, but one social media post has many fans wondering if someone else just made that announcement for him.
As the Kansas City Chiefs star gears up for another NFL season following his headline-making wedding to Taylor Swift, an unexpected message from a longtime football figure has ignited fresh retirement speculation.
Rather than debating whether Kelce is entering his final year, many supporters are furious that such a major revelation may have come from someone other than the tight end himself.
A routine offseason training session unexpectedly became one of the day’s biggest NFL talking points.
Hall of Famer Cris Carter took to Instagram with a photo alongside Travis Kelce and longtime trainer Andrew Spruill, then added a caption that many interpreted as confirmation the Chiefs star is preparing for his final season.

#kelce #longtime

The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Sunday with Spain reclaiming the ***** le. They won a gritty matchup against Argentina with a 1-0 victory after extra time, and the physicality in the contest led to the early departure of Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez.
The “Butcher” picked up the injury playing his game, an aggressive and fearless approach to defending that sees him cover a lot of ground and make a lot of crunching tackles. His efforts have made him a fan favorite at Old Trafford as one of the few transfer hits from the Erik ten Hag era. His tenure at Old Trafford has not come without ***** ps and bruises, though, and his absences with ***** ps and bruises have kept him from playing his best for extended stretches.
With his injury, even expected to be minor, there is some concern over Manchester United’s depth at the position. Matthijs De Ligt in particular was one fans were worried about after a lengthy absence and operation to fix a back injury. He is expected back in October, but has already had some injury problems hinder his career to this point. He and Martinez both missed a lot of time last season due to injury.
The notable absences are papered over somewhat by the enduring presence of Harry Maguire, who somehow rediscovered the confidence and ability that made him one of the club’s most expensive signings in 2019. He too has had his share of knocks and absences, though, and is turning 34 next March.
The presence of Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven also papered over them. In fact, the immediate answer to the center back depth questions is this: That’s what Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven are there for. That isn’t an answer that inspires a ton of confidence given the club experienced the reality of multiple injuries shattering the defensive unit in the last two seasons. But if the club is betting on a return to full health for De Ligt and a swift return for Martinez, there isn’t a pressing need for a center back.

#back

Ryan Reynolds still has plenty of friends to count on in Hollywood despite his and wife Blake Lively's fallout with Taylor Swift — and a source exclusively tells In Touch he's counting on his friendship with The Proposal costar Sandra Bullock to help him get back on track.
The source says the Deadpool star, 49, has remained in regular contact with Bullock, 61, and hopes they'll reunite on screen someday.
"Ryan's special relationship with Sandra is a trump card he hasn't had to pull yet during all the crazy legal battles of the last 20 months over It Ends With Us and the fight between Blake and Justin Baldoni," the source explains. "He and Sandra have always had plans to work together again."
Plus, it helps that, according to the source "Sandra and Blake love each other and are both incredibly close to the filmmaker Paul Feig." (Feig directed Bullock in The Heat and Lively, 38, in A Simple Favor.)
"He is the guy who could actually pull together a movie starring Sandra, Ryan and Blake!" the source shares.

#source #bullock

Jason Kelce revealed how his life has changed due to newfound fame from brother Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift
He said the romance has brought a new fan demographic to the Kelce family on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast on July 21
Jason also discussed Travis's wedding to Swift, including praising the NFL star's singing at the reception
A lot has changed for Jason Kelce in the past three years.
The 38-year-old ESPN ****** yst first shot to fame during his 13 seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, but life in the spotlight has looked quite different since his brother Travis Kelce began dating now-wife Taylor Swift. Jason revealed exactly how it has changed in the Tuesday, July 21 episode of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast.

#jason #travis #taylor #tucker

Forget who actually attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. The latest celebrity flex is revealing you could have been there.
Swift and Kelce pulled off what many dubbed America's royal wedding, tying the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City before a reported 1,000 guests. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, while a guest list that reportedly included Julia Roberts, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, Karlie Kloss, Emma Stone and Brad Pitt only fueled fascination around who scored one of the year's most coveted invitations.
As Yahoo previously noted, the couple's strict no-phone, no-social-media policy created an unusual post-wedding phenomenon: celebrities having to wait until after the festivities to share photos and memories from the celebration, posting like mere mortals once the event had ended.
Now, another unexpected trend has emerged.
Instead of talking about what happened at the wedding, a growing (and still expanding) number of celebrities are talking about why they weren't there at all — while making sure everyone knows they were invited.

#forget

Tottenham Hotspur are growing increasingly confident of beating North London rivals ****** nal to the signature of West Ham United academy prodigy Isaac Allen. Roberto De Zerbi, Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espirito Santo are at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Emirates Stadium and London Stadium respectively. Spurs have moved swiftly to hijack a deal for the 15-year-old defensive midfielder, aiming to deliver a significant developmental blow to their neighbours.
This escalation marks a dramatic twist in the race for one of English football’s most coveted teenage prospects. ****** nal had spent weeks actively pursuing Allen, identifying the highly rated youngster as a priority for their Hale End academy. Gunners recruitment staff held extensive talks with the player’s camp, looking to secure his services as part of Mikel Arteta’s plan to integrate top domestic youth into the club’s long-term pathway.
However, Tottenham’s recruitment team has launched an aggressive counter-move in recent days. Spurs are reportedly very optimistic about reaching an agreement to bring Allen to Hotspur Way, having presented a clear pathway to senior football. With Tynan Thompson recently leaving Spurs for Manchester United in an £8 million deal, Tottenham are eager to replenish their academy ranks with elite domestic talent.
Losing Allen represents a painful double blow in the capital. For West Ham, the departure of their youth starlet is a bitter pill to swallow. The Hammers had hoped to tie down the England Under-15 captain to long-term scholarship terms at Chadwell Heath, but with the player seeking a fresh challenge, the East London club are now focused on securing maximum training compensation.
Allen’s stock has risen sharply over the past year, thanks to his tactical discipline, composure, and natural leadership qualities. Having captained England’s U15 squad, he is widely regarded by top-flight scouts as a generational anchor in the making.

#SPURS #arsenal

Three years, seven months and 21 days.
That is how long it took for Manchester City to win their first Premier League ****** le following the club's takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.
Memories of such a relatively swift transformation were still fresh in the minds of top-flight executives after Newcastle United's Saudi-led buyout in 2021.
"There was quite a lot of fear in the other clubs because they thought it was going to be another Manchester City," a source said.
The reality proved a little different.

#memories

Chelsea have completed the signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a club-record deal reportedly worth £117m, reinforcing Xabi Alonso's squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
The 23-year-old has agreed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge after emerging as one of the Premier League's brightest attacking talents during his time at Villa. The fee surpasses the £115m Chelsea paid for Moisés Caicedo in 2023 and is also a record transfer for a British player.
Rogers leaves Villa after an outstanding 2025-26 campaign in which he helped the Midlands club win the Europa League, scoring and providing an ******* ist in the final against Freiburg. He also netted 10 Premier League goals and established himself as a regular in the England side, contributing an ******* ist during the Three Lions' run to the World Cup semi-finals this summer.
Chelsea fought off competition from ******* nal, who had identified Rogers as a priority transfer target, before moving swiftly to reach an agreement with Villa. The versatile attacker is expected to add creativity and goal threat to Alonso's side, with the Spaniard viewing him as a key part of his long-term project.
Rogers joined Aston Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024 and rapidly developed into one of England's most exciting young forwards under Unai Emery. His performances over the past two seasons significantly increased his market value, culminating in one of the biggest transfers in Premier League history.

#rogers #league

As the 2026 NFL season swiftly approaches, CBS Sports took a look at the NFL's "triplets" rankings. CBS' "triplets" rankings examine all 32 NFL teams' quarterback-running back-pass-catcher trios.
The Detroit Lions' combination of quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown ranked among the league's very best. The Lions earned the No. 3 ranking from CBS' nine-member voting panel.
The Lions' trio earned an average ranking of 4.2, a high ranking of 2 and a low ranking of 7.
It's been a remarkable rise for the Lions, who started from ****** near the bottom and are now here, ranked inside the top three. Goff is an incredibly consistent quarterback who has improved in areas where he was once deficient. Gibbs is arguably the most explosive player in the NFL regardless of position. And St. Brown is, like Goff, a model of consistency who is always in the right place at the right time and seems to rack up catches with relative ease. - CBS
Only the Los Angeles Rams' trio (QB Matthew Stafford, RB Kyren Williams, WR Puka Nacua) and the Cincinnati Bengals' trio (QB Joe Burrow, RB Chase Brown, WR Ja'Marr Chase) ranked ahead of the Lions' triplets. The Bengals grabbed the No. 1 overall ranking.

#ranking #gibbs

Brittany Mahomes shared sweet family moments with 1-year-old Golden on her Instagram Stories on Monday, July 20, including listening to birds and spotting an eagle
The Mahomes family has enjoyed a busy summer with trips to Legoland, SeaWorld, and a safari park
Brittany and Patrick also attended teammate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's New York City wedding, showcasing their glamorous looks on Instagram
Brittany Mahomes and her 1-year-old daughter Golden are enjoying some one-on-one time!
On Monday, July 20, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 30, shared a series of Instagram Stories offering her 2.1 million followers an insight into family time with her crew.