1 hr. ago
Good morning, Tennessee ****** ans fans. It's Sept. 4, I'm Nick Suss and this is Talkin' ****** ans. Here's what we're discussing today:
It's time to share your voice
The youth movement is here
What I'm most excited to see
The most important thing to know right now is that it's time to breathe. Football is just about here. The ****** ans play a game next weekend. Nothing they do between now and then is likely to change their fate. This is the team the ****** ans are rolling with, and all the months of speculation and coverage informs how we feel about that.
#Titans #sept #suss #talkin
It's time to share your voice
The youth movement is here
What I'm most excited to see
The most important thing to know right now is that it's time to breathe. Football is just about here. The ****** ans play a game next weekend. Nothing they do between now and then is likely to change their fate. This is the team the ****** ans are rolling with, and all the months of speculation and coverage informs how we feel about that.
#Titans #sept #suss #talkin
2 hours ago
MUMBAI: Former India captain Diana Edulji feels it's time to appoint vice-captain and superstar batter Smriti Mandhana as captain of the Indian women's team "in all three formats of the game."
Mandhana became the leading run-getter in women's internationals, en route to her hundred (124) in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday against Hong Kong in Dubai. She broke former Indian women's captain Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs. Mandhana also broke the record for most centuries (18) in international cricket, the most by any batter in the women's game, surpassing Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who have 17 apiece. Mandhana has two hundreds in T20Is, two in Tests and 14 in ODIs. The elegant left-hander has 93 fifty-plus scores across formats in international cricket, the joint-most by any batter, alongside Raj.
It was also Mandhana's second T20I hundred, thus making the 30-year-old the first Indian woman to score multiple centuries in the shortest format of the game.
"I congratulate Smriti Mandhana on becoming the leading run-getter in women's internationals. I feel that it's high time that the national women's selection committee, led by Amita Sharma, appoints Smriti as the new captain in all three formats of the game. Harmanpreet Kaur can continue to play as a senior player in the side," Edulji said while talking to TOI.
Explaining the reasoning behind seeking a transition in captaincy, Edulji said, "All I'm saying is that Harman is already in her late 30s (37). When would you want her to give up the captaincy and give it to Smriti, who has just entered her 30s (30). I don't want Harman to be dropped from the Indian team. I've no ill-feeling towards her. She's still a great player, but I think Harman should be relieved of the captaincy pressure, and left to just concentrate on her batting, because runs aren't coming off her bat. Harman's form is crucial for our team to win more championships. This move will increase her time span in the India XI. It's very important that someone scores runs in the middle order, because we can't keep depending on our openers all the time. So, I think that this is the right time for Smriti to take over the India captaincy. Her confidence and skill level are high right now. And let Smriti take it forward from here, so that she has a long run (as a captain) then. At least give her white-ball captaincy for now, and maybe Harman can continue as a Test captain."
"After a few years, Smriti will be in her late 30s; then what do we do? Whom do we train after that (for India captaincy)? Right now, we can have Jemimah (Rodrigues) or Shafali (Varma) as the vice-captain, and train them (for the bigger responsibility)," Edulji said.
"Well deserved, Smriti! I've watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced. To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I'm genuinely proud of. Here's to many more runs and milestone
Mandhana became the leading run-getter in women's internationals, en route to her hundred (124) in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday against Hong Kong in Dubai. She broke former Indian women's captain Mithali Raj's record of 10,868 runs. Mandhana also broke the record for most centuries (18) in international cricket, the most by any batter in the women's game, surpassing Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt, who have 17 apiece. Mandhana has two hundreds in T20Is, two in Tests and 14 in ODIs. The elegant left-hander has 93 fifty-plus scores across formats in international cricket, the joint-most by any batter, alongside Raj.
It was also Mandhana's second T20I hundred, thus making the 30-year-old the first Indian woman to score multiple centuries in the shortest format of the game.
"I congratulate Smriti Mandhana on becoming the leading run-getter in women's internationals. I feel that it's high time that the national women's selection committee, led by Amita Sharma, appoints Smriti as the new captain in all three formats of the game. Harmanpreet Kaur can continue to play as a senior player in the side," Edulji said while talking to TOI.
Explaining the reasoning behind seeking a transition in captaincy, Edulji said, "All I'm saying is that Harman is already in her late 30s (37). When would you want her to give up the captaincy and give it to Smriti, who has just entered her 30s (30). I don't want Harman to be dropped from the Indian team. I've no ill-feeling towards her. She's still a great player, but I think Harman should be relieved of the captaincy pressure, and left to just concentrate on her batting, because runs aren't coming off her bat. Harman's form is crucial for our team to win more championships. This move will increase her time span in the India XI. It's very important that someone scores runs in the middle order, because we can't keep depending on our openers all the time. So, I think that this is the right time for Smriti to take over the India captaincy. Her confidence and skill level are high right now. And let Smriti take it forward from here, so that she has a long run (as a captain) then. At least give her white-ball captaincy for now, and maybe Harman can continue as a Test captain."
"After a few years, Smriti will be in her late 30s; then what do we do? Whom do we train after that (for India captaincy)? Right now, we can have Jemimah (Rodrigues) or Shafali (Varma) as the vice-captain, and train them (for the bigger responsibility)," Edulji said.
"Well deserved, Smriti! I've watched you grow from a young player into one of the finest batters India has produced. To see you go past my record and become the highest run-scorer in international cricket is a moment I'm genuinely proud of. Here's to many more runs and milestone
3 hours ago
Mychal Thompson thinks his son, Klay Thompson, is the exact veteran that the Miami Heat should value. But he still gave one very important warning before he starts life under Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra.
Speaking on 104.3 WQAM, Mychal explained Klay's maturity, professionalism, and focus on winning, and that should make him a natural fit in the Heat's very demanding environment.
"Klay is Pat Riley's type of player. Very mature, very adult, only cares about winning. But I did warn him. I said, 'Listen, son. I don't know how other teams handle it, but you cannot be late. If you're a Pat Riley player, you got to be on time. And being early—I should say, being on time is being late. You got to be early."
"That's the way Magic Johnson was, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was when I was with the Lakers. If practice was at 10 o'clock, they were there by 9:15, 9 o'clock, getting ready."
"So that's the main thing I told him, is I don't know what kind of practices you had in Dallas or Golden State in terms of time. When you're talking about Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, you got to be an adult. You got to be a pro, and you got to be on time and work hard."
#time #thompson
Speaking on 104.3 WQAM, Mychal explained Klay's maturity, professionalism, and focus on winning, and that should make him a natural fit in the Heat's very demanding environment.
"Klay is Pat Riley's type of player. Very mature, very adult, only cares about winning. But I did warn him. I said, 'Listen, son. I don't know how other teams handle it, but you cannot be late. If you're a Pat Riley player, you got to be on time. And being early—I should say, being on time is being late. You got to be early."
"That's the way Magic Johnson was, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was when I was with the Lakers. If practice was at 10 o'clock, they were there by 9:15, 9 o'clock, getting ready."
"So that's the main thing I told him, is I don't know what kind of practices you had in Dallas or Golden State in terms of time. When you're talking about Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, you got to be an adult. You got to be a pro, and you got to be on time and work hard."
#time #thompson
5 hours ago
As Harry Kane's career has progressed, the 33-year-old has taken an increasingly complete role, popping up to collect the ball as deep as his own box.
Many wonder why a talisman tasked with scoring doesn't spend more time closer to goal, but last season the England and Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals - the highest tally of his career - while playing deeper than he ever has done.
When I mention this paradox, a grin spreads across his face.
"Until you really understand football and understand what we've been talking about, it's so easy to say 'stay high, you're going to score' but it doesn't work like that," Kane says.
I sat down to speak to Kane about the finer details of his game, shedding light on his unique role.
#Career #role #understand #bayern
Many wonder why a talisman tasked with scoring doesn't spend more time closer to goal, but last season the England and Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals - the highest tally of his career - while playing deeper than he ever has done.
When I mention this paradox, a grin spreads across his face.
"Until you really understand football and understand what we've been talking about, it's so easy to say 'stay high, you're going to score' but it doesn't work like that," Kane says.
I sat down to speak to Kane about the finer details of his game, shedding light on his unique role.
#Career #role #understand #bayern
7 hours ago
Social media users have been waiting months for Alix Earle to address her feud with fellow podcaster and social media star Alex Cooper. The wait is officially over now that Earle has finally debuted her reality series "Earle Meets World," in which she talks about what happened with her former boss.
In an interview with USA TODAY ahead of the Sept. 4 release on Netflix, Earle, 25, was asked if she regretted not speaking out sooner or how she handled the situation. Her talking about the drama on camera was unplanned, she explained. "I can look back and think that maybe I could have done things differently," Earle said. "But honestly, I'm happy that I didn't speak out of emotions online at the time."
The two were business partners while Cooper's Unwell Podcast Network hosted Earle's "Hot Mess" podcast until March 2025. Earle abruptly left the network, took her show with her, and never explained exactly why. In April, Cooper issued a public statement regarding the feud speculation, and Earle said she would speak on it in the future.
In the first episode of "Earle Meets World," Earle briefly discusses the need to address the conflict. "I just get scared because everyone tells me not to fight with her," Earle says while talking with her dad, who's also her manager. "Because they always win and they always come out on top."
The content creator plainly says: "I definitely feel betrayed by Alex Cooper." She then goes on to explain when she was 22, she looked up to Cooper and was excited about being interviewed on Cooper's podcast "Call Her Daddy." But when Cooper hosted Earle's podcast, "she sold me on a dream that she was going to protect me and look out for me, and I feel like she took advantage of my admiration of her."
#earle #alex #meets #network
In an interview with USA TODAY ahead of the Sept. 4 release on Netflix, Earle, 25, was asked if she regretted not speaking out sooner or how she handled the situation. Her talking about the drama on camera was unplanned, she explained. "I can look back and think that maybe I could have done things differently," Earle said. "But honestly, I'm happy that I didn't speak out of emotions online at the time."
The two were business partners while Cooper's Unwell Podcast Network hosted Earle's "Hot Mess" podcast until March 2025. Earle abruptly left the network, took her show with her, and never explained exactly why. In April, Cooper issued a public statement regarding the feud speculation, and Earle said she would speak on it in the future.
In the first episode of "Earle Meets World," Earle briefly discusses the need to address the conflict. "I just get scared because everyone tells me not to fight with her," Earle says while talking with her dad, who's also her manager. "Because they always win and they always come out on top."
The content creator plainly says: "I definitely feel betrayed by Alex Cooper." She then goes on to explain when she was 22, she looked up to Cooper and was excited about being interviewed on Cooper's podcast "Call Her Daddy." But when Cooper hosted Earle's podcast, "she sold me on a dream that she was going to protect me and look out for me, and I feel like she took advantage of my admiration of her."
#earle #alex #meets #network
9 hours ago
Musk's $30 trillion AI forecast props up Tesla's 371 trailing P/E, but NVIDIA warns its entire supply chain is already running flat out.
Electricity and the internet took decades to diffuse through the economy, making Musk's 18-month productivity timeline roughly a decade optimistic by historical base rates.
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Elon Musk told the G20 this week that artificial intelligence will "probably increase the global economy by 20 to 30%. That's my rough estimate, meaning on the order of 20 to 30 trillion per year."
This matters because Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is no longer valued as a car company. It trades at a $356.09 price with a trailing P/E near 371x, which only makes sense if you believe autonomy and humanoid robotics are close. A CEO telling world leaders that robotics is about to reshape productivity is talking his book, in the most literal sense of the phrase.
#productivity
Electricity and the internet took decades to diffuse through the economy, making Musk's 18-month productivity timeline roughly a decade optimistic by historical base rates.
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Elon Musk told the G20 this week that artificial intelligence will "probably increase the global economy by 20 to 30%. That's my rough estimate, meaning on the order of 20 to 30 trillion per year."
This matters because Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is no longer valued as a car company. It trades at a $356.09 price with a trailing P/E near 371x, which only makes sense if you believe autonomy and humanoid robotics are close. A CEO telling world leaders that robotics is about to reshape productivity is talking his book, in the most literal sense of the phrase.
#productivity
10 hours ago
Get your expectations in check, bulled-up investors: One of Goldman Sachs' top stock strategists sees more gradual stock gains over the next 12 months.
"We should acknowledge that the S&P 500 and indeed other equity markets around the world have had a phenomenal return over the course of the last year and year to date," Goldman Sachs chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer told Yahoo Finance in an exclusive interview on Opening Bid (video above). "So we've already had a lot of good returns behind us. We would expect lower returns from here."
Oppenheimer has a loyal following on the Street for many prescient calls on stocks over the years. In early March, he took a cautious view of markets before stocks hit their lows for the year later that month.
"In most cases, we're talking about mid- to high-single-digit [percentage] returns over the next 12 months, lower than we've been seeing in every region in the last 12 months," Oppenheimer added. "But still, you know, relatively decent so long as economic growth continues. That's our expectation."
To be sure, the factors are in place for a more muted backdrop for stocks heading into the end of the year, after a 12% gain for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) so far in 2026.
#year #months #returns #next
"We should acknowledge that the S&P 500 and indeed other equity markets around the world have had a phenomenal return over the course of the last year and year to date," Goldman Sachs chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer told Yahoo Finance in an exclusive interview on Opening Bid (video above). "So we've already had a lot of good returns behind us. We would expect lower returns from here."
Oppenheimer has a loyal following on the Street for many prescient calls on stocks over the years. In early March, he took a cautious view of markets before stocks hit their lows for the year later that month.
"In most cases, we're talking about mid- to high-single-digit [percentage] returns over the next 12 months, lower than we've been seeing in every region in the last 12 months," Oppenheimer added. "But still, you know, relatively decent so long as economic growth continues. That's our expectation."
To be sure, the factors are in place for a more muted backdrop for stocks heading into the end of the year, after a 12% gain for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) so far in 2026.
#year #months #returns #next
17 hours ago
The time for talking is finally over, as the Southeastern Conference kicks off the 2026 season this weekend, with games slated for Thursday through Sunday.
Missouri gets the conference started in Week 1, hosting a non-conference contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which opened its season with a 35-15 win over Morehouse. The Tigers will be without Ahmad Hardy, but the offensive unit still has plenty of playmakers to dominate the Golden Lions.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved their season opener against UTEP to Friday, giving them an extra day to prepare for a road trip to the "Big House" next weekend. Meanwhile, 13 teams in the conference are slated to kick off on Saturday, with Ole Miss wrapping things up against No. 20 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.
Here are picks, score predictions and where you can watch every SEC football matchup of Week 1:
Game prediction: Missouri 63 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7
#week #bluff #weekend #slated
Missouri gets the conference started in Week 1, hosting a non-conference contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which opened its season with a 35-15 win over Morehouse. The Tigers will be without Ahmad Hardy, but the offensive unit still has plenty of playmakers to dominate the Golden Lions.
The Oklahoma Sooners moved their season opener against UTEP to Friday, giving them an extra day to prepare for a road trip to the "Big House" next weekend. Meanwhile, 13 teams in the conference are slated to kick off on Saturday, with Ole Miss wrapping things up against No. 20 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.
Here are picks, score predictions and where you can watch every SEC football matchup of Week 1:
Game prediction: Missouri 63 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7
#week #bluff #weekend #slated
20 hours ago
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has pushed back against growing speculation over Rohit Sharma's ODI future, insisting that the former India captain is continuing to perform at a high level and questioning why his place in the side is being debated.
Speaking after a high-level Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, Saikia offered a firm defence of the 39-year-old, whose future has again become a major talking point with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching.
"He is playing superbly in all the matches. So, what more do you want? In the last match, he scored 138 runs. So, why there is a speculation? So, I don't want to give fodder to the speculations," Saikia said.
His comments came amid reports that selectors had considered moving on from Rohit in their ODI plans, potentially leaving his participation in the 2027 World Cup in doubt.
The speculation intensified during India's ODI tour of England earlier this year, with reports suggesting the Lord's ODI could be Rohit's final appearance in an India shirt.
Instead, Rohit responded in characteristic fashion — with a match-defining performance.
He smashed 138 at Lord's, becoming the oldest Indian to score an ODI century at the iconic venue, although his effort came in a losing cause. The innings once again demonstrated why questions over his future have been accompanied by equally strong arguments for his retention.
Following the England tour, Rohit made it clear that the constant speculation did not concern him.
"If there's no noise, there's no fun. My job is inside; their job is outside. That's how I look at it," he had said. "The noise since I made my debut was there. And till the time I'm going to stay here, it's always going to be there. It doesn't really matter too much. What matters is what I do on the field. I want to try and contribute to the success of the team. That's all my focus is."
Rohit retired from Test cricket in 2025 and from T20Is in 2024, leaving ODI cricket as his only remaining international format.
The latest comments from Saikia came after a meeting attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, ODI captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and Saikia.
The secretary had already backed Rohit before the Lord's match, saying on July 17: "Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team, and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. In other words, the Lord's ODI won't be his last match."
Rohit's age remains an unavoidable part of the discussion. He will turn 40 in 2027, the year of the next ODI World Cup, and India will inevitably have to consider succession planning.
#speculation
Speaking after a high-level Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, Saikia offered a firm defence of the 39-year-old, whose future has again become a major talking point with the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching.
"He is playing superbly in all the matches. So, what more do you want? In the last match, he scored 138 runs. So, why there is a speculation? So, I don't want to give fodder to the speculations," Saikia said.
His comments came amid reports that selectors had considered moving on from Rohit in their ODI plans, potentially leaving his participation in the 2027 World Cup in doubt.
The speculation intensified during India's ODI tour of England earlier this year, with reports suggesting the Lord's ODI could be Rohit's final appearance in an India shirt.
Instead, Rohit responded in characteristic fashion — with a match-defining performance.
He smashed 138 at Lord's, becoming the oldest Indian to score an ODI century at the iconic venue, although his effort came in a losing cause. The innings once again demonstrated why questions over his future have been accompanied by equally strong arguments for his retention.
Following the England tour, Rohit made it clear that the constant speculation did not concern him.
"If there's no noise, there's no fun. My job is inside; their job is outside. That's how I look at it," he had said. "The noise since I made my debut was there. And till the time I'm going to stay here, it's always going to be there. It doesn't really matter too much. What matters is what I do on the field. I want to try and contribute to the success of the team. That's all my focus is."
Rohit retired from Test cricket in 2025 and from T20Is in 2024, leaving ODI cricket as his only remaining international format.
The latest comments from Saikia came after a meeting attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, ODI captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and Saikia.
The secretary had already backed Rohit before the Lord's match, saying on July 17: "Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team, and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. In other words, the Lord's ODI won't be his last match."
Rohit's age remains an unavoidable part of the discussion. He will turn 40 in 2027, the year of the next ODI World Cup, and India will inevitably have to consider succession planning.
#speculation
1 day ago
LONDON (AP) — Hugh Jackman wants to joins his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ryan Reynolds in owning part of a soccer club in the English leagues.
Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, his mother's home city in the east of England. The Wolverine star was asked in an interview broadcast on Thursday if he would like to "buy a bit" of the club which is majority owned by Mark Attanasio, the Milwaukee Brewers principal owner.
"I'm very, very interested in talking about it right now," he told British broadcaster TalkSport while promoting his new movie, "The Death of Robin Hood."
"You're the first one to know that. There's a little exclusive," Jackman said when asked if he would "follow suit" with Reynolds, who put Wrexham on the global soccer and culture map after buying the club with Rob Mac in 2021.
Norwich and Wrexham are now rivals in the English second-tier Championship, though Jackman's team has the more illustrious history. Norwich last played in the Premier League four years ago, and had perhaps its finest moment in 1993 eliminating German power Bayern Munich in the old UEFA Cup.
#reynolds #star #asked
Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, his mother's home city in the east of England. The Wolverine star was asked in an interview broadcast on Thursday if he would like to "buy a bit" of the club which is majority owned by Mark Attanasio, the Milwaukee Brewers principal owner.
"I'm very, very interested in talking about it right now," he told British broadcaster TalkSport while promoting his new movie, "The Death of Robin Hood."
"You're the first one to know that. There's a little exclusive," Jackman said when asked if he would "follow suit" with Reynolds, who put Wrexham on the global soccer and culture map after buying the club with Rob Mac in 2021.
Norwich and Wrexham are now rivals in the English second-tier Championship, though Jackman's team has the more illustrious history. Norwich last played in the Premier League four years ago, and had perhaps its finest moment in 1993 eliminating German power Bayern Munich in the old UEFA Cup.
#reynolds #star #asked
1 day ago
The Miami Dolphins weren't impressed by their trio of quarterbacks battling to back up Malik Willis this preseason, which led the team to trade Quinn Ewers and cut both Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski over the weekend.
While these moves left Miami without a quarterback, they quickly pivoted and completed a trade with the Green Bay Packers to acquire Kyle McCord, who completed 65.7% of his passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns in the preseason.
Speaking with the media this week, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst explained the decision to move on from the 23-year-old.
"He played so well during the preseason. We were contemplating, do we keep three? Do we try to get him to the practice squad, what's the likelihood of that? When somebody calls you and starts talking about a trade, the likelihood of getting him to the practice squad probably isn't strong," Gutekunst said. "It's always (tough), whenever you trade a player that you like and you think has an upside, but he wasn't going to be the No. 2 here most likely, and heading into next year, who knows? It's our job to find the next guy, and develop the next guy. That's what we do. That's what we'll do moving forward."
Instead of rolling with McCord as Jordan Love's backup, the Packers took the sixth-round pick they got in return and will have Tyrod Taylor step in if their starter goes down in 2026.
#Miami #gutekunst
While these moves left Miami without a quarterback, they quickly pivoted and completed a trade with the Green Bay Packers to acquire Kyle McCord, who completed 65.7% of his passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns in the preseason.
Speaking with the media this week, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst explained the decision to move on from the 23-year-old.
"He played so well during the preseason. We were contemplating, do we keep three? Do we try to get him to the practice squad, what's the likelihood of that? When somebody calls you and starts talking about a trade, the likelihood of getting him to the practice squad probably isn't strong," Gutekunst said. "It's always (tough), whenever you trade a player that you like and you think has an upside, but he wasn't going to be the No. 2 here most likely, and heading into next year, who knows? It's our job to find the next guy, and develop the next guy. That's what we do. That's what we'll do moving forward."
Instead of rolling with McCord as Jordan Love's backup, the Packers took the sixth-round pick they got in return and will have Tyrod Taylor step in if their starter goes down in 2026.
#Miami #gutekunst
1 day ago
There are not many believers in the 2026 version of the Miami Dolphins in the national media. Ever since the hiring of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and the subsequent mass exodus of talent across the roster, the talk has been more about Miami's dead cap situation and the possibility of the organization "earning" the number one overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft than the team possibly winning actual football games on the field this upcoming season.
In Week One, Miami will travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders — a team that won three games in 2025 and wound up picking first in the 2026 NFL Draft themselves. Still, heading into that game, the Dolphins are considered the underdogs according to most sportsbooks. In fact, in most places, the Raiders are favored by at least three points, with some sites favoring them by four points or more.
Count the talking heads at NFL Network as those with the mindset that the Dolphins will be bad — like, really bad — in 2026. In fact, against the Raiders, not a single person has picked Miami to win that game, or even cover the spread.
NFL Network makes picks for Week 1, Dolphins at Raiders pic.twitter.com/XML8k3Jnpf
In 2025, the Raiders defense gave up an average of 25.4 points per game — the 8th most in the National Football League. As you can see above, Brandon Perna thinks the Dolphins will score exactly three points against that defense.
#game #national
In Week One, Miami will travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders — a team that won three games in 2025 and wound up picking first in the 2026 NFL Draft themselves. Still, heading into that game, the Dolphins are considered the underdogs according to most sportsbooks. In fact, in most places, the Raiders are favored by at least three points, with some sites favoring them by four points or more.
Count the talking heads at NFL Network as those with the mindset that the Dolphins will be bad — like, really bad — in 2026. In fact, against the Raiders, not a single person has picked Miami to win that game, or even cover the spread.
NFL Network makes picks for Week 1, Dolphins at Raiders pic.twitter.com/XML8k3Jnpf
In 2025, the Raiders defense gave up an average of 25.4 points per game — the 8th most in the National Football League. As you can see above, Brandon Perna thinks the Dolphins will score exactly three points against that defense.
#game #national
1 day ago
After all the wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth from much of the team's vocal fanbase, the Cowboys are back to the same three quarterbacks they've had all summer long. Joe Milton has made his return to the Dallas practice squad despite reportedly drawing at least some interest from "most" NFL teams. While that means his development can continue, what does it all mean for Sam Howell? According to the 25-year-old, it's simply a matter of getting back to work and learning all he can as Prescott's main understudy.
The front office, meanwhile, is already stirring up drama about next offseason's inevitable George Pickens contract situation, and we're still talking about the Micah Parsons trade: will all the defensive staff changes and personnel moves made since then collectively add up to what the Cowboys lost when they shipped Parsons off? Meanwhile, Emmitt Smith is facing serious allegations of fraud, and CBS is strangely quiet in the wake of Tony Romo's promise to work his way back to the broadcast booth.
Checking in with a few of the Cowboys' upcoming opponents, the Rams will employ a bold travel strategy in their Week 1 trip to Australia, while the 49ers have already boarded the plane to take them to the other side of the world... with a couple of their biggest question marks present and accounted for. The Ravens look to lock up Lamar Jackson, and in his fourth season, Jayden Daniels is getting a crash course in one of the most basic QB functions there is... huddling with his offense.
Elsewhere in league headlines, the Raiders and Chiefs are closing in on opening day with news about their starting quarterbacks, and the NFL continues to scour the globe for their next international gameday destination. (Konnichiwa, ****** an? Maybe.)
QB Joe Milton rejoins Cowboys practice squad after being waived :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#back
The front office, meanwhile, is already stirring up drama about next offseason's inevitable George Pickens contract situation, and we're still talking about the Micah Parsons trade: will all the defensive staff changes and personnel moves made since then collectively add up to what the Cowboys lost when they shipped Parsons off? Meanwhile, Emmitt Smith is facing serious allegations of fraud, and CBS is strangely quiet in the wake of Tony Romo's promise to work his way back to the broadcast booth.
Checking in with a few of the Cowboys' upcoming opponents, the Rams will employ a bold travel strategy in their Week 1 trip to Australia, while the 49ers have already boarded the plane to take them to the other side of the world... with a couple of their biggest question marks present and accounted for. The Ravens look to lock up Lamar Jackson, and in his fourth season, Jayden Daniels is getting a crash course in one of the most basic QB functions there is... huddling with his offense.
Elsewhere in league headlines, the Raiders and Chiefs are closing in on opening day with news about their starting quarterbacks, and the NFL continues to scour the globe for their next international gameday destination. (Konnichiwa, ****** an? Maybe.)
QB Joe Milton rejoins Cowboys practice squad after being waived :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
#back
1 day ago
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: Celtic manager Martin O'Neill arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership 2026/27 match between Celtic and Aberdeen at Celtic Park on September 02, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
The Hoops boss was in good spirits following an impressive performance at Celtic Park, but quickly shut down BBC reporter Alasdair Lamont when the conversation turned towards potential late additions.
On BBC Sportsound, Lamont began: "There's been another couple of names doing the rounds…"
O'Neill immediately interrupted: "There's no point in talking to me about that. I have done very well giving you all that information.
"Now, please, I have to go and see – because there's a deadline at about a minute to eleven o'clock."
#o 'neill
The Hoops boss was in good spirits following an impressive performance at Celtic Park, but quickly shut down BBC reporter Alasdair Lamont when the conversation turned towards potential late additions.
On BBC Sportsound, Lamont began: "There's been another couple of names doing the rounds…"
O'Neill immediately interrupted: "There's no point in talking to me about that. I have done very well giving you all that information.
"Now, please, I have to go and see – because there's a deadline at about a minute to eleven o'clock."
#o 'neill
1 day ago
José Mourinho spoke at a press conference ahead of this Friday's match against Real Betis Balompié.
This is what the coach said about Asencio: "I spoke to him when I arrived regarding things from the past. Since I arrived, I no longer speak about off-field situations. At Valdebebas he is an exemplary professional; when he was well, ***** ody trained more or better than him. Now he is the first to arrive and the last to leave. But a Real Madrid player is a Real Madrid player 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 12 months a year. Everything you do outside still reflects on Real Madrid. It continues to damage the prestige of a club that is untouchable. I'm not happy, and everyone makes mistakes, but repeated mistakes are different."
"The club has opened an investigation. As long as the investigation is open, I see him as a Real Madrid player. He is injured and will remain so for a couple of weeks. That helps keep me out of this problem."
Later, Mou spoke about Messi's retirement from the national team: "Talking about Messi is complicated. There are no words. He has been what we have all seen; he is one of those players you are going to miss. We'll have to watch some MLS matches, which I don't like very much. There are players you always miss. And we know what he means."
"Many work with me at some point, but even the ones who don't come up, we pay a lot of attention to them. They have done a great job in recent years and the result is that they have moved up to the first team... Thiago... and the many millions that Real Madrid has brought in through transfers that aren't really transfers, because in the end Real Madrid gets the players back whenever it wants to bring them back. As the season develops, with suspensions, injuries... opportunities will always come. I know them better every day and we are in daily contact with Manu and La Fábrica. And all the kids can be... I'm not going to take all of them, but they can all be excited about moving up to the first team."
#real #spoke
This is what the coach said about Asencio: "I spoke to him when I arrived regarding things from the past. Since I arrived, I no longer speak about off-field situations. At Valdebebas he is an exemplary professional; when he was well, ***** ody trained more or better than him. Now he is the first to arrive and the last to leave. But a Real Madrid player is a Real Madrid player 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 12 months a year. Everything you do outside still reflects on Real Madrid. It continues to damage the prestige of a club that is untouchable. I'm not happy, and everyone makes mistakes, but repeated mistakes are different."
"The club has opened an investigation. As long as the investigation is open, I see him as a Real Madrid player. He is injured and will remain so for a couple of weeks. That helps keep me out of this problem."
Later, Mou spoke about Messi's retirement from the national team: "Talking about Messi is complicated. There are no words. He has been what we have all seen; he is one of those players you are going to miss. We'll have to watch some MLS matches, which I don't like very much. There are players you always miss. And we know what he means."
"Many work with me at some point, but even the ones who don't come up, we pay a lot of attention to them. They have done a great job in recent years and the result is that they have moved up to the first team... Thiago... and the many millions that Real Madrid has brought in through transfers that aren't really transfers, because in the end Real Madrid gets the players back whenever it wants to bring them back. As the season develops, with suspensions, injuries... opportunities will always come. I know them better every day and we are in daily contact with Manu and La Fábrica. And all the kids can be... I'm not going to take all of them, but they can all be excited about moving up to the first team."
#real #spoke
1 day ago
Why is everyone, all of a sudden, so down on the 2026 Washington Commanders? In recent days, several in the national media have predicted that the Commanders will finish last in the NFC East this upcoming season. Yes, that's right, even behind the New York Giants.
The doubts began when left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps on Aug. 8. However, the script really turned against the Commanders after their joint practice with the Ravens. And when one national **** yst jumps in with a "bold prediction," it becomes a trend. Picking Washington to finish last in the NFC East is apparently the new thing to do.
On a recent edition of "First Things First," all three hosts apparently saw Nicki Jhabvala's X post on Aug. 26, where she called the Commanders' offensive line "inoperable" during the joint practice with the Ravens. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Danny Parkins all picked Washington last.
"I don't like their weapons. The offensive line is banged up. They have a bad defense," Wright said.
It doesn't sound like Wright knows what he's talking about. Why? How does he know the defense is bad? Could it be bad? Absolutely. Do we know that it's bad? No. Washington made a serious financial investment on that side of the ball this offseason and hired Brian Flores' top lieutenant, Daronte Jones, as the new defensive coordinator.
#wright #east
The doubts began when left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps on Aug. 8. However, the script really turned against the Commanders after their joint practice with the Ravens. And when one national **** yst jumps in with a "bold prediction," it becomes a trend. Picking Washington to finish last in the NFC East is apparently the new thing to do.
On a recent edition of "First Things First," all three hosts apparently saw Nicki Jhabvala's X post on Aug. 26, where she called the Commanders' offensive line "inoperable" during the joint practice with the Ravens. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Danny Parkins all picked Washington last.
"I don't like their weapons. The offensive line is banged up. They have a bad defense," Wright said.
It doesn't sound like Wright knows what he's talking about. Why? How does he know the defense is bad? Could it be bad? Absolutely. Do we know that it's bad? No. Washington made a serious financial investment on that side of the ball this offseason and hired Brian Flores' top lieutenant, Daronte Jones, as the new defensive coordinator.
#wright #east
1 day ago
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare for another chapter in the UK, a new report claimed the Duke of Sussex is holding onto hope that the British public's perception of the couple could still shift. Amid ongoing speculation, an insider offered a glimpse into how Harry feels about his wife's future plans and what it would take for them to be welcomed back with open arms.
According to a source cited by Heatworld, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's time in the UK is expected to be split between duty and family. Harry is reportedly set to continue his longstanding involvement with the Invictus Games, along with charitable causes he has supported for years. Meghan, meanwhile, is expected to travel back and forth between the UK and Montecito. At the center of everything will be the time they spend with their children.
The source also touched on Harry's feelings about Meghan's career. As per the insider, he has never stopped being one of Meghan's strongest supporters. He has also not forgotten the sacrifices she made when she left acting behind following intense media attention on the couple since they went public.
"Harry is cheering her on in a big way," the source told the outlet. "He's happy that she's going to go back to acting because he can see how much just talking about it invigorates her." However, the Duke reportedly still carries some guilt over her decision to leave "Suits" for their marriage. The insider noted, "He knows that was a big sacrifice and it's something he actually regrets going along with, so he'd love to see that put right."
On the matter of public opinion, the source claimed Harry remains hopeful. "He's also still convinced that she can win over the British people under the right circumstances. He and Meghan are both hoping there will be some public efforts from the King – they know that will go a long way," added the insider.
#harry #public #british
According to a source cited by Heatworld, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's time in the UK is expected to be split between duty and family. Harry is reportedly set to continue his longstanding involvement with the Invictus Games, along with charitable causes he has supported for years. Meghan, meanwhile, is expected to travel back and forth between the UK and Montecito. At the center of everything will be the time they spend with their children.
The source also touched on Harry's feelings about Meghan's career. As per the insider, he has never stopped being one of Meghan's strongest supporters. He has also not forgotten the sacrifices she made when she left acting behind following intense media attention on the couple since they went public.
"Harry is cheering her on in a big way," the source told the outlet. "He's happy that she's going to go back to acting because he can see how much just talking about it invigorates her." However, the Duke reportedly still carries some guilt over her decision to leave "Suits" for their marriage. The insider noted, "He knows that was a big sacrifice and it's something he actually regrets going along with, so he'd love to see that put right."
On the matter of public opinion, the source claimed Harry remains hopeful. "He's also still convinced that she can win over the British people under the right circumstances. He and Meghan are both hoping there will be some public efforts from the King – they know that will go a long way," added the insider.
#harry #public #british
2 days ago
There are a lot of things to say when talking about the Cleveland Browns.
Very old fans can reminisce about how the franchise was once one of the league's dynasties, led by the father of the modern NFL in head coach Paul Brown. But with their last NFL championship coming in 1964, those memories grow dimmer every year.
Those of us who are old, but not that old, can share tales of the teams of the 1980s, perennial playoff participants that reached the cusp of the Super Bowl three times under the franchise's last great head coach in Marty Schottenheimer and everyone's favorite quarterback in Bernie Kosar.
For today's fans, those teams may as well have played in the leather helmet era; it was so long ago. And while they have been able to cheer for some of the franchise's most legendary players like Joe Thomas, Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett, and Joel Bitonio, that has not always been a comfort once the game ended on another lost Sunday afternoon.
That is because, of all the things one could say about the Browns, the one thing they have not been able to say much since 1999 is that the team plays winning football.
#head
Very old fans can reminisce about how the franchise was once one of the league's dynasties, led by the father of the modern NFL in head coach Paul Brown. But with their last NFL championship coming in 1964, those memories grow dimmer every year.
Those of us who are old, but not that old, can share tales of the teams of the 1980s, perennial playoff participants that reached the cusp of the Super Bowl three times under the franchise's last great head coach in Marty Schottenheimer and everyone's favorite quarterback in Bernie Kosar.
For today's fans, those teams may as well have played in the leather helmet era; it was so long ago. And while they have been able to cheer for some of the franchise's most legendary players like Joe Thomas, Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett, and Joel Bitonio, that has not always been a comfort once the game ended on another lost Sunday afternoon.
That is because, of all the things one could say about the Browns, the one thing they have not been able to say much since 1999 is that the team plays winning football.
#head
2 days ago
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing the wisecracking superhero Deadpool in the Deadpool franchise, is about to hit a major milestone. During a recent interview, the Mayday star turned the conversation about ageing into a joke, leaving Kenneth Branagh to play along with his unexpected claims about cosmetic work.
Reynolds, who turns 50 in October, appeared with his Mayday costar Kenneth Branagh during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. When Ryan Renynold was asked, "You have a big milestone birthday coming up this October," he answered, "I do. I can say it: 50!" Then, while talking about his face, he pointed at it and joked, "This is scaffolding."
He then took the joke further, saying, "I had my lips done this morning and at lunch."
Branagh, 65, quickly joined in, suggesting that the alleged work had gone well only after a second attempt. He joked that "they got it right" on the "second" try.
The two actors are currently promoting Mayday, an action-comedy set in 1980s Russia. Reynolds plays Troy, a U.S. Navy pilot who becomes stranded in the Soviet Union after his plane is shot down. When he wakes up, he finds himself tied to a bed and under the control of Nikolai, a former Soviet spy played by Branagh.
#deadpool #milestone
Reynolds, who turns 50 in October, appeared with his Mayday costar Kenneth Branagh during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. When Ryan Renynold was asked, "You have a big milestone birthday coming up this October," he answered, "I do. I can say it: 50!" Then, while talking about his face, he pointed at it and joked, "This is scaffolding."
He then took the joke further, saying, "I had my lips done this morning and at lunch."
Branagh, 65, quickly joined in, suggesting that the alleged work had gone well only after a second attempt. He joked that "they got it right" on the "second" try.
The two actors are currently promoting Mayday, an action-comedy set in 1980s Russia. Reynolds plays Troy, a U.S. Navy pilot who becomes stranded in the Soviet Union after his plane is shot down. When he wakes up, he finds himself tied to a bed and under the control of Nikolai, a former Soviet spy played by Branagh.
#deadpool #milestone
2 days ago
Highlands Ranch (Colo.) Valor Christian 2028 quarterback ****** us Huard has a handful of game-day visits set with a few more in the works.
In fact, he already took one of those visits, to Stanford, for the Cardinal season opener, and debut of head coach Tavita Pritchard, where Stanford knocked off Hawaii.
"The Stanford visit was awesome," said Huard. "I really enjoyed talking to all the coaches and it was fun to see a game."
The Cardinal did a tremendous job emphasizing the whole aspect of the school.
"Obviously the campus was beautiful and the opportunities that Stanford gives you as far as your future after football are second to none," said Huard.
#christian
In fact, he already took one of those visits, to Stanford, for the Cardinal season opener, and debut of head coach Tavita Pritchard, where Stanford knocked off Hawaii.
"The Stanford visit was awesome," said Huard. "I really enjoyed talking to all the coaches and it was fun to see a game."
The Cardinal did a tremendous job emphasizing the whole aspect of the school.
"Obviously the campus was beautiful and the opportunities that Stanford gives you as far as your future after football are second to none," said Huard.
#christian
2 days ago
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You might have more in common with billionaires than you think.
"It's funny, talking about my personal finances, because no one ever believes anything I say," said YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, more well-known as MrBeast, to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year (1). "I have negative money right now, I'm borrowing money. That's how little money I have."
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#Gold #jimmy
You might have more in common with billionaires than you think.
"It's funny, talking about my personal finances, because no one ever believes anything I say," said YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, more well-known as MrBeast, to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year (1). "I have negative money right now, I'm borrowing money. That's how little money I have."
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#Gold #jimmy
2 days ago
This week, the club and Trust installed a bench in Gunnersbury Park, the sixth to be added in the local area to encourage the community to pause, connect and talk.
Last season, some of our players took to the benches to share their own experiences of mental health, including Fábio Carvalho and former Bees player Jordan Henderson. The installation of benches was inspired by Brentford's longstanding commitment to supporting mental wellbeing and the work of consultant psychologist Michael Caulfield, whose bench at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre (RRPC) provides a safe, confidential ***** e for players, coaches and staff to speak.
On Saturday, ahead of our game against Sunderland, from 12.30pm the RRPC bench will be located outside Entrance B at Gtech Community Stadium so fans can make a personal commitment linked to mental wellbeing and supporting others.
Trained representatives from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and the Samaritans will be on hand to speak with supporters and provide information about health and wellbeing programmes available in the local community.
This season, Talking is the Best Tactic is encouraging supporters to take small actions towards better mental health through simple conversations or small acts of support.
#rrpc
Last season, some of our players took to the benches to share their own experiences of mental health, including Fábio Carvalho and former Bees player Jordan Henderson. The installation of benches was inspired by Brentford's longstanding commitment to supporting mental wellbeing and the work of consultant psychologist Michael Caulfield, whose bench at the Robert Rowan Performance Centre (RRPC) provides a safe, confidential ***** e for players, coaches and staff to speak.
On Saturday, ahead of our game against Sunderland, from 12.30pm the RRPC bench will be located outside Entrance B at Gtech Community Stadium so fans can make a personal commitment linked to mental wellbeing and supporting others.
Trained representatives from Brentford FC Community Sports Trust and the Samaritans will be on hand to speak with supporters and provide information about health and wellbeing programmes available in the local community.
This season, Talking is the Best Tactic is encouraging supporters to take small actions towards better mental health through simple conversations or small acts of support.
#rrpc
2 days ago
Sports media is filled with different types of personalities. Some are more performative than others. Often, you'll find differences between a person's on-camera persona and their off-camera nature. Marcus Spears prides himself on being comfortable in his own skin at ESPN. A native son of Baton Rouge, he found his calling at ESPN after a nine-year career in the NFL. Not by being the next man up, but by being authentic to who he truly is.
"The way I am on television is the way I am in life. I don't know any other way to be," says Spears, who's entering his 13th year with ESPN. "I have fortunately ended up in a place around people who embrace me being myself. The truth and the honesty is when that's not accepted anymore, I'll go do something else."
Nicknamed "Swagu" after his playful flair and abundance of "swag," Spears has been a rising star with ESPN since arriving in 2014. From his beginnings at SEC Network to now being one of the network's top NFL ***** ysts, Spears' approach has never changed.
Provide perspective, teach the game and have a great time doing it. The vibes from his appearances are infectious, as his authentic self resonates with the everyday viewer. Spears' tact is intentional. He never wants to talk over the viewer's head, but he also isn't competing for the shine of being the best person at the desk.
"The most important thing is to entertain and make whatever show I'm on something they want to watch with their full attention and having a good time doing it," explained Spears. "The everyday person should feel like they're talking to their friend. That matters. There's so much of this faux competition about who's the best. I don't subscribe to that. The people will determine what they like and don't like."
#camera #people #something
"The way I am on television is the way I am in life. I don't know any other way to be," says Spears, who's entering his 13th year with ESPN. "I have fortunately ended up in a place around people who embrace me being myself. The truth and the honesty is when that's not accepted anymore, I'll go do something else."
Nicknamed "Swagu" after his playful flair and abundance of "swag," Spears has been a rising star with ESPN since arriving in 2014. From his beginnings at SEC Network to now being one of the network's top NFL ***** ysts, Spears' approach has never changed.
Provide perspective, teach the game and have a great time doing it. The vibes from his appearances are infectious, as his authentic self resonates with the everyday viewer. Spears' tact is intentional. He never wants to talk over the viewer's head, but he also isn't competing for the shine of being the best person at the desk.
"The most important thing is to entertain and make whatever show I'm on something they want to watch with their full attention and having a good time doing it," explained Spears. "The everyday person should feel like they're talking to their friend. That matters. There's so much of this faux competition about who's the best. I don't subscribe to that. The people will determine what they like and don't like."
#camera #people #something
2 days ago
LAS VEGAS – Dana White is keeping his mouth shut and letting "Big Mouth" do the talking.
One week to the day after White cryptically dropped financial numbers for Dana White's Contender Series' all-time pay leader among fighters who never contended for a UFC ****** le, the UFC CEO was asked if he could confirm Holland that is indeed the man he previously referenced.
"I never said it was Kevin Holland that was the $11 million man, but Kevin Holland has done pretty well," White told reporters including MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference at Meta APEX. "I love Kevin."
Smiling through much of his answer, White detailed his long-standing professional relationship with Holland.
"You know the whole history with me and Kevin," White said. "I didn't pick him. I said he had a big mouth and he should've focused on whatever. We were in matchmaking one day. I don't remember who fell out. It was Thiago (Santos' opponent). I said, 'Call Big Mouth and see if Big Mouth will take the fight.' We called him, he took the fight, and here we are with Kevin Holland."
#kevin #mouth #never #vegas
One week to the day after White cryptically dropped financial numbers for Dana White's Contender Series' all-time pay leader among fighters who never contended for a UFC ****** le, the UFC CEO was asked if he could confirm Holland that is indeed the man he previously referenced.
"I never said it was Kevin Holland that was the $11 million man, but Kevin Holland has done pretty well," White told reporters including MMA Junkie at a post-fight news conference at Meta APEX. "I love Kevin."
Smiling through much of his answer, White detailed his long-standing professional relationship with Holland.
"You know the whole history with me and Kevin," White said. "I didn't pick him. I said he had a big mouth and he should've focused on whatever. We were in matchmaking one day. I don't remember who fell out. It was Thiago (Santos' opponent). I said, 'Call Big Mouth and see if Big Mouth will take the fight.' We called him, he took the fight, and here we are with Kevin Holland."
#kevin #mouth #never #vegas
3 days ago
A former Cal softball player has sued the University of California and former Bears coach Chelsea Spencer, alleging that Spencer coerced her into a ******* ual relationship and retaliated against her when she tried to end the relationship.
The former player filed the lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court last week, filing under the anonymous name Jane Doe to protect her identity. The lawsuit alleges the school did not remove Spencer from her role, even after the inappropriate relationship was raised to higher-ups.
Berkeleyside was the first to report on the lawsuit. The outlet said it got in touch with Spencer via LinkedIn, who initially said she was not aware of the lawsuit and that claims "will be addressed in the appropriate legal processes." Berkeleyside said that Spencer stopped replying and appeared to delete her account once the outlet sent her the complaint and requested a response.
The lawsuit alleges that, after the player came to Berkeley as a transfer in the fall of 2023, Spencer quickly proceeded to talk to the player "outside the ordinary confines of a coach-athlete relationship" once the player arrived on campus for the 2023-24 school year. This included talking about personal details, emotional struggles and romantic attention, according to the lawsuit, with Spencer saying the player was "so beautiful" and "your girlfriend is so lucky." Spencer also sent gifts to the player, both in the form of direct cash and items like AirPods, the lawsuit said. If the player was not responsive to Spencer, the coach would get angry and retaliate against her with negative treatment, the lawsuit alleges - including on the field, where Spencer "reduced or withheld Plaintiff's playing opportunities." But if Spencer was given the attention she sought, then the player got more time on the field.
Once the power dynamic and dependency were established in the player's mind, the lawsuit alleges, Spencer then "escalated the relationship into ******* ual contact." The ******* ual relationship allegedly began on a 2024 road trip and continued for a year, with the lawsuit detailing several instances of ******* ual encounters.
#spencer
The former player filed the lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court last week, filing under the anonymous name Jane Doe to protect her identity. The lawsuit alleges the school did not remove Spencer from her role, even after the inappropriate relationship was raised to higher-ups.
Berkeleyside was the first to report on the lawsuit. The outlet said it got in touch with Spencer via LinkedIn, who initially said she was not aware of the lawsuit and that claims "will be addressed in the appropriate legal processes." Berkeleyside said that Spencer stopped replying and appeared to delete her account once the outlet sent her the complaint and requested a response.
The lawsuit alleges that, after the player came to Berkeley as a transfer in the fall of 2023, Spencer quickly proceeded to talk to the player "outside the ordinary confines of a coach-athlete relationship" once the player arrived on campus for the 2023-24 school year. This included talking about personal details, emotional struggles and romantic attention, according to the lawsuit, with Spencer saying the player was "so beautiful" and "your girlfriend is so lucky." Spencer also sent gifts to the player, both in the form of direct cash and items like AirPods, the lawsuit said. If the player was not responsive to Spencer, the coach would get angry and retaliate against her with negative treatment, the lawsuit alleges - including on the field, where Spencer "reduced or withheld Plaintiff's playing opportunities." But if Spencer was given the attention she sought, then the player got more time on the field.
Once the power dynamic and dependency were established in the player's mind, the lawsuit alleges, Spencer then "escalated the relationship into ******* ual contact." The ******* ual relationship allegedly began on a 2024 road trip and continued for a year, with the lawsuit detailing several instances of ******* ual encounters.
#spencer
3 days ago
Cardi B has spoken out about Lindsay Clancy, the former Massachusetts nurse charged with strangling her three children.
On Thursday (August 27), the rapper took to X **** es to direct her anger at anyone invoking postpartum psychosis to explain the deaths.
"One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes to give this woman an excuse for why these three kids are dead," she said. "A lot of y'all are talking about her husband probably did it, or the system failed her. We need to stop looking for an excuse. If your mental health is so **** up that you kill three f**kingkids, maybe you shouldn't be on the streets."
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"A lot of women in our hood are suffering from postpartum depression," Cardi continued. "There are women in our hoods whom **** ody offered to help with their children. Does that give them an excuse to kill their kids?"
#looking
On Thursday (August 27), the rapper took to X **** es to direct her anger at anyone invoking postpartum psychosis to explain the deaths.
"One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes to give this woman an excuse for why these three kids are dead," she said. "A lot of y'all are talking about her husband probably did it, or the system failed her. We need to stop looking for an excuse. If your mental health is so **** up that you kill three f**kingkids, maybe you shouldn't be on the streets."
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"A lot of women in our hood are suffering from postpartum depression," Cardi continued. "There are women in our hoods whom **** ody offered to help with their children. Does that give them an excuse to kill their kids?"
#looking
3 days ago
In his second media interview in three days, Dana Brown, who was dismissed as Houston Astros general manager Aug. 24, stood up for Jeff Bagwell, Jim Crane and Joe Espada.
Speaking with A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun on Tuesday's episode of "Foul Territory," Brown made it clear he had no hard feelings about the people trying to keep the Astros in first place in the American League West, especially Bagwell, the senior advisor for the franchise, who works closely with Crane, the team's owner, on baseball decisions.
"Jeff Bagwell's a good baseball man," Brown said in the 16-minute interview. "I have no problems with Jeff Bagwell. I love talking with Jeff. We have some great conversations."
Bagwell, a Hall of Famer for the 15 years he manned first base for the Astros, has become a bit of a divisive figure among fans concerned about his influence in front-office decisions. After general manager James Click was let go shortly after the team won the 2022 World Series, Bagwell and Crane orchestrated many of the moves that offseason, including signing first baseman José Abreu and reuniting with reliever Rafael Montero and outfielder Michael Brantley. Neither Abreu or Montero made it to the final season of their three-year contracts and Brantley was able to play just 15 games after signing his deal.
With Brown gone, Crane has taken over baseball operations with Bagwell working with the team's three ******* istant general managers to take over Brown's duties until the next general manager is in place.
#astros
Speaking with A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun on Tuesday's episode of "Foul Territory," Brown made it clear he had no hard feelings about the people trying to keep the Astros in first place in the American League West, especially Bagwell, the senior advisor for the franchise, who works closely with Crane, the team's owner, on baseball decisions.
"Jeff Bagwell's a good baseball man," Brown said in the 16-minute interview. "I have no problems with Jeff Bagwell. I love talking with Jeff. We have some great conversations."
Bagwell, a Hall of Famer for the 15 years he manned first base for the Astros, has become a bit of a divisive figure among fans concerned about his influence in front-office decisions. After general manager James Click was let go shortly after the team won the 2022 World Series, Bagwell and Crane orchestrated many of the moves that offseason, including signing first baseman José Abreu and reuniting with reliever Rafael Montero and outfielder Michael Brantley. Neither Abreu or Montero made it to the final season of their three-year contracts and Brantley was able to play just 15 games after signing his deal.
With Brown gone, Crane has taken over baseball operations with Bagwell working with the team's three ******* istant general managers to take over Brown's duties until the next general manager is in place.
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3 days ago
Naomi Osaka is popular for her eye-catching outfits at major tennis tournaments, and her latest look impressed NBA royalty, Allen Iverson. She came to the court in braids, wearing a headband and a shooting sleeve, looking like a young Iverson. She even shared high praise for AI in her media session, garnering a response from the legend himself.
Talking to the press about the inspiration behind her outfit and AI's impact on fashion, Osaka said:
"I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's kind of done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not, but he's shifted the way that NBA players dress. I also think the whole conversation around clothes in sports and also just expressing yourself through style, I feel like he's someone that I look up to in that regard."
The media person also asked if she'd had an opportunity to talk to Iverson, to which she responded, "zero, right now." However, the 11-time NBA All-Star eventually noticed the tribute and was touched, and thanked the tennis sensation with a post on Instagram:
"Wow, what a[n] honor! BIG FAN can't wait to meet you. naomiosaka"
#think #someone
Talking to the press about the inspiration behind her outfit and AI's impact on fashion, Osaka said:
"I think he's also someone that I look up to a lot, because he's kind of done a lot in fashion, whether it's on purpose or not, but he's shifted the way that NBA players dress. I also think the whole conversation around clothes in sports and also just expressing yourself through style, I feel like he's someone that I look up to in that regard."
The media person also asked if she'd had an opportunity to talk to Iverson, to which she responded, "zero, right now." However, the 11-time NBA All-Star eventually noticed the tribute and was touched, and thanked the tennis sensation with a post on Instagram:
"Wow, what a[n] honor! BIG FAN can't wait to meet you. naomiosaka"
#think #someone
3 days ago
Jessi Draper appeared ready to ditch the relationship mystery with Marciano Brunette after months of playing coy. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star shared a PDA-packed European getaway that looked remarkably girlfriend-coded.
Jessi, 34, posted photos with Marciano on Instagram Monday, August 31. Her playful caption seemed to acknowledge the relationship speculation, while the couple's affectionate poses did plenty of talking.
"Do these photos make me look like a girlfriend?" Jessi captioned the carousel. The vacation photos showed the pair getting cozy across several European locations, including a sweet moment outside a Valentino store.
Other snaps showed Marciano carrying Jessi, hugging her and laughing beside her. The upload ended with three professional photos of the pair in intimate poses.
Marciano wasted no time responding. "I'm so blessed ?
#photos #girlfriend #pair
Jessi, 34, posted photos with Marciano on Instagram Monday, August 31. Her playful caption seemed to acknowledge the relationship speculation, while the couple's affectionate poses did plenty of talking.
"Do these photos make me look like a girlfriend?" Jessi captioned the carousel. The vacation photos showed the pair getting cozy across several European locations, including a sweet moment outside a Valentino store.
Other snaps showed Marciano carrying Jessi, hugging her and laughing beside her. The upload ended with three professional photos of the pair in intimate poses.
Marciano wasted no time responding. "I'm so blessed ?
#photos #girlfriend #pair
