3 hours ago
Kanye West reached an unconditional settlement with his former **** istant Lauren Pisciotta on July 23, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE
Pisciotta accused West of **** ual harassment and **** ault during her employment from 2021 to 2022, which he has denied
The settlement resolves the civil lawsuit; however, the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed
Kanye West has settled the **** ual **** ault lawsuit filed by his former personal **** istant, Lauren Pisciotta.
The rapper, 49, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, reached an unconditional settlement with Pisciotta, 37, on July 23, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The filing, submitted to a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, July 28, states that Pisciotta will file a request to dismiss the case within 45 days of the settlement date.
#pisciotta #settlement #court #kanye
Pisciotta accused West of **** ual harassment and **** ault during her employment from 2021 to 2022, which he has denied
The settlement resolves the civil lawsuit; however, the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed
Kanye West has settled the **** ual **** ault lawsuit filed by his former personal **** istant, Lauren Pisciotta.
The rapper, 49, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, reached an unconditional settlement with Pisciotta, 37, on July 23, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The filing, submitted to a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, July 28, states that Pisciotta will file a request to dismiss the case within 45 days of the settlement date.
#pisciotta #settlement #court #kanye
7 hours ago
Iran has brought days of relative calm in the Middle East to an end after launching what the US called a "surprise" attack in a striking change to the pattern of fighting.
Rather than responding to a fresh American strike, Tehran chose to restart the fight itself, showing a growing willingness to use military force to shape the course of the war on its own terms.
This in turn sets the stage for fresh escalation. "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them," US President Donald Trump told Fox News Wednesday morning. "We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating."
That threat could hardly have surprised Tehran, which launched its missiles knowing they might bring US bombers back.
Trump had attributed last week's pause to a request from Iran because "they asked us very nicely" and wanted talks. Tehran never publicly committed to the recent pause, although a senior Iranian official said "our armed forces also decided not to take military action."
#Trump #fresh #going
Rather than responding to a fresh American strike, Tehran chose to restart the fight itself, showing a growing willingness to use military force to shape the course of the war on its own terms.
This in turn sets the stage for fresh escalation. "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them," US President Donald Trump told Fox News Wednesday morning. "We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating."
That threat could hardly have surprised Tehran, which launched its missiles knowing they might bring US bombers back.
Trump had attributed last week's pause to a request from Iran because "they asked us very nicely" and wanted talks. Tehran never publicly committed to the recent pause, although a senior Iranian official said "our armed forces also decided not to take military action."
#Trump #fresh #going
8 hours ago
Kanye West has settled with his former personal ***** istant in a lawsuit that accused the rapper of ***** ual harassment, ***** ual ***** ault and wrongful termination, according to TMZ.
Attorneys for Lauren Pisciotta filed court documents in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday stating that the two sides reached an "unconditional" settlement on July 23, according to TMZ. A request to dismiss the case is expected to be filed within 45 days of that date. Terms of the agreement were not made public.
Representatives for West, who legally changed his name to Ye, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to TMZ.
The filing appears to bring an end to one of the most closely watched civil cases involving the rapper. Attorneys for both sides told Judge Nicholas F. Daum on June 29 that they had settled in principle following a mediation session held earlier that month, according to Complex, which reviewed the court record. An upcoming hearing was taken off the calendar to give the parties time to finalize the deal, with the case scheduled to return to court in late September if further proceedings were needed.
Pisciotta, who worked as West's personal ***** istant from 2021 to 2022, first sued in 2024, alleging ***** ual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination. She said she was promoted to chief of staff of West's companies at an annual salary of $4 million before she was fired in October 2022, and that she never received a $3 million severance payment she had been offered, according to Complex.
#sexual
Attorneys for Lauren Pisciotta filed court documents in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday stating that the two sides reached an "unconditional" settlement on July 23, according to TMZ. A request to dismiss the case is expected to be filed within 45 days of that date. Terms of the agreement were not made public.
Representatives for West, who legally changed his name to Ye, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to TMZ.
The filing appears to bring an end to one of the most closely watched civil cases involving the rapper. Attorneys for both sides told Judge Nicholas F. Daum on June 29 that they had settled in principle following a mediation session held earlier that month, according to Complex, which reviewed the court record. An upcoming hearing was taken off the calendar to give the parties time to finalize the deal, with the case scheduled to return to court in late September if further proceedings were needed.
Pisciotta, who worked as West's personal ***** istant from 2021 to 2022, first sued in 2024, alleging ***** ual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination. She said she was promoted to chief of staff of West's companies at an annual salary of $4 million before she was fired in October 2022, and that she never received a $3 million severance payment she had been offered, according to Complex.
#sexual
9 hours ago
Roma are working on the final details for Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for €15m plus €3m add-ons, while Angelino is ready for Deportivo La Coruna and Riccardo Pagano sold to Cesena.
The Giallorossi have brought in Santiago Castro from Bologna, but need to make sales too in order to free up transfer funds.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 02: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Feyenoord in action during the pre-season friendly match between Feyenoord and VfL Wolfsburg at Phillips Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano and Sport Mediaset note that the €15m deal has been agreed with Wolfsburg for defender Koulierakis, plus up to €3m in bonuses.
He is eager to make the transfer and should not have a problem agreeing personal terms, ready to fly out for his medical at the end of the week.
#eindhoven
The Giallorossi have brought in Santiago Castro from Bologna, but need to make sales too in order to free up transfer funds.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 02: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Feyenoord in action during the pre-season friendly match between Feyenoord and VfL Wolfsburg at Phillips Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano and Sport Mediaset note that the €15m deal has been agreed with Wolfsburg for defender Koulierakis, plus up to €3m in bonuses.
He is eager to make the transfer and should not have a problem agreeing personal terms, ready to fly out for his medical at the end of the week.
#eindhoven
9 hours ago
Party of Five alum Scott Wolf and his estranged wife, The Real World: New Orleans alum Kelley Wolf, are facing another significant development in their highly publicized separation. According to TMZ, a Utah court has dismissed the misdemeanor harassment charges that Kelley previously faced.
After announcing their separation in June 2025, the couple's split became contentious. As Entertainment Weekly noted, Kelley was later placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, and Scott obtained a restraining order. Not long after that, Kelley was charged with electronic communication harassment and electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
On July 28, TMZ reported that, per legal documents they reviewed, the electronic harassment case has been dropped. The state of Utah, where the charges were filed, submitted a motion requesting that the misdemeanor charges Kelley faced be dismissed.
Scott and Kelley Wolf attend the Critics Choice Awards in 2023. Jen Lowery / MEGA
In addition, TMZ noted, prosecutors asked that the charges be dismissed with prejudice, meaning that they cannot be brought again. Court documents indicate the request followed Kelley's successful completion of a diversion agreement, though the terms of the agreement were not publicly disclosed.
#scott #charges #utah
After announcing their separation in June 2025, the couple's split became contentious. As Entertainment Weekly noted, Kelley was later placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, and Scott obtained a restraining order. Not long after that, Kelley was charged with electronic communication harassment and electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
On July 28, TMZ reported that, per legal documents they reviewed, the electronic harassment case has been dropped. The state of Utah, where the charges were filed, submitted a motion requesting that the misdemeanor charges Kelley faced be dismissed.
Scott and Kelley Wolf attend the Critics Choice Awards in 2023. Jen Lowery / MEGA
In addition, TMZ noted, prosecutors asked that the charges be dismissed with prejudice, meaning that they cannot be brought again. Court documents indicate the request followed Kelley's successful completion of a diversion agreement, though the terms of the agreement were not publicly disclosed.
#scott #charges #utah
11 hours ago
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) announced an infrastructure partnership on July 28 that starts with more than 500 megawatts of U.S. data center capacity in 2027 and can expand to 2.5 gigawatts.
The commercial link is a deployment bottleneck. AI accelerators cannot generate revenue without energized land, cooling, networking, and buildings designed for high-density racks. Core Scientific supplies that infrastructure, while the companies will jointly design facilities around AMD Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and ROCm software. For AMD, reserving compatible capacity can turn customer interest into installable systems rather than stranded chip demand, although the agreement discloses no GPU-purchase commitment.
For illustration purposes only. Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels
The full 2.5 GW is not firm capacity. Core Scientific said the partnership is anchored by 15-year agreements for approximately 530 MW across five sites and more than $14 billion of potential base contracted revenue. That company estimate is not recognized revenue, and no disclosed GPU-purchase commitment lets investors translate it into AMD chip sales.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) will receive market-priced warrants to buy Core Scientific common stock, subject to commercial conditions. That feature aligns AMD with the infrastructure provider's execution and gives it potential equity upside. It may also dilute existing CORZ holders if warrants vest and are exercised, but the companies did not disclose enough terms to quantify that effect.
#core #devices
The commercial link is a deployment bottleneck. AI accelerators cannot generate revenue without energized land, cooling, networking, and buildings designed for high-density racks. Core Scientific supplies that infrastructure, while the companies will jointly design facilities around AMD Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs, and ROCm software. For AMD, reserving compatible capacity can turn customer interest into installable systems rather than stranded chip demand, although the agreement discloses no GPU-purchase commitment.
For illustration purposes only. Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels
The full 2.5 GW is not firm capacity. Core Scientific said the partnership is anchored by 15-year agreements for approximately 530 MW across five sites and more than $14 billion of potential base contracted revenue. That company estimate is not recognized revenue, and no disclosed GPU-purchase commitment lets investors translate it into AMD chip sales.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) will receive market-priced warrants to buy Core Scientific common stock, subject to commercial conditions. That feature aligns AMD with the infrastructure provider's execution and gives it potential equity upside. It may also dilute existing CORZ holders if warrants vest and are exercised, but the companies did not disclose enough terms to quantify that effect.
#core #devices
11 hours ago
Jürgen Klopp has been handed advice on how his Germany side should set up, just days after accepting the role and threatening to walk away. The former Liverpool manager was the first name the German football federation (DFB) approached after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following a disappointing FIFA World Cup that ended with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32.
Klopp faces a considerable challenge, given it's been 10 years since the national team claimed victory in a knockout-round fixture at a major tournament. As Reds supporters will attest, Klopp operates on his own terms and won't tolerate any external meddling.
Nevertheless, that hasn't prevented German soccer icon and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler from offering Klopp his thoughts on how the team should operate. He believes Klopp's team should take their cues from world champions Spain, rather than runners-up Argentina, who have attracted widespread condemnation for their behavior in the Final, which saw them deploy cynical tactics before instigating a post-match confrontation, as per The Liverpool Echo.
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#Liverpool #World #round #germany
Klopp faces a considerable challenge, given it's been 10 years since the national team claimed victory in a knockout-round fixture at a major tournament. As Reds supporters will attest, Klopp operates on his own terms and won't tolerate any external meddling.
Nevertheless, that hasn't prevented German soccer icon and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler from offering Klopp his thoughts on how the team should operate. He believes Klopp's team should take their cues from world champions Spain, rather than runners-up Argentina, who have attracted widespread condemnation for their behavior in the Final, which saw them deploy cynical tactics before instigating a post-match confrontation, as per The Liverpool Echo.
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#Liverpool #World #round #germany
11 hours ago
Ye's legal battle with a former ***** istant has come to a close.
The rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, reached a settlement on July 23 with Lauren Pisciotta, who previously sued him on allegations of ***** ual ***** ault, according to court documents obtained Wednesday, July 29, by USA TODAY. The terms of the settlement deal, filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, were not immediately available.
The settlement has been designated as "unconditional," meaning no court-ordered terms, or conditions, are required to complete dismissal of the case. Pisciotta must now file a request for dismissal within 45 days after the settlement was made.
Pisciotta's attorney, Arick Fudali, addressed the settlement in a statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, July 29. "The matter has been resolved," Fudali said.
USA TODAY has reached out to Ye's representatives for comment.
#settlement #july #terms
The rapper, formerly known as Kanye West, reached a settlement on July 23 with Lauren Pisciotta, who previously sued him on allegations of ***** ual ***** ault, according to court documents obtained Wednesday, July 29, by USA TODAY. The terms of the settlement deal, filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, were not immediately available.
The settlement has been designated as "unconditional," meaning no court-ordered terms, or conditions, are required to complete dismissal of the case. Pisciotta must now file a request for dismissal within 45 days after the settlement was made.
Pisciotta's attorney, Arick Fudali, addressed the settlement in a statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, July 29. "The matter has been resolved," Fudali said.
USA TODAY has reached out to Ye's representatives for comment.
#settlement #july #terms
12 hours ago
Ram, Jeep, and Fiat parent company Stellantis (STLA) will report first-half results on Thursday morning, with the success of CEO Antonio Filosa's turnaround plan in focus.
For the half, Stellantis is expected to report revenue of 80.71 billion euros ($91.82 billion) per Bloomberg consensus, up nearly 9% compared to last year. Stellantis is expected to post adjusted earnings per share of 0.35 euros ($0.40) and adjusted operating income of 1.42 billion euros ($1.62 billion), almost triple the 540 million euros ($614 million) posted a year ago.
After reporting its Q1 results, Stellantis confirmed its prior 2026 guidance, projecting net revenues to rise in the mid-single digits in 2026, with low-single-digit adjusted operating income margin. The company aims to return to positive industrial free cash flow by 2027.
The company's Big Three rivals — Ford (F) and GM (GM) — both upped their full-year profit projections in their respective reports, putting pressure on Stellantis to do the same.
Filosa's turnaround plan has worked in terms of sales success.
#stellantis #billion #company
For the half, Stellantis is expected to report revenue of 80.71 billion euros ($91.82 billion) per Bloomberg consensus, up nearly 9% compared to last year. Stellantis is expected to post adjusted earnings per share of 0.35 euros ($0.40) and adjusted operating income of 1.42 billion euros ($1.62 billion), almost triple the 540 million euros ($614 million) posted a year ago.
After reporting its Q1 results, Stellantis confirmed its prior 2026 guidance, projecting net revenues to rise in the mid-single digits in 2026, with low-single-digit adjusted operating income margin. The company aims to return to positive industrial free cash flow by 2027.
The company's Big Three rivals — Ford (F) and GM (GM) — both upped their full-year profit projections in their respective reports, putting pressure on Stellantis to do the same.
Filosa's turnaround plan has worked in terms of sales success.
#stellantis #billion #company
12 hours ago
The Green Bay Packers are opening up training camp on Wednesday, and injured players are in the spotlight as Matt LaFleur's team heads to the practice field to begin prep for the 2026 season.
Before practice, LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst answered questions from the media, providing injury updates on specific players to start training camp:
Guard Aaron Banks: Gutekunst said Banks would come off the PUP list and practice in some capacity on Wednesday. The Packers placed Banks on the PUP list on Monday, but it appears his stay there will be a short one. Suggests he was dealing with a very minor issue.
Tight end Tucker Kraft: While he's starting training camp on the PUP list, Gutekunst believes Kraft will be participating "sooner rather than later." He is now roughly 8.5 months removed from surgery. The Packers are also hopefully that Kraft -- who Gutekunst compared to Christian Watson in terms of recovery from ACL surgery -- will be ready for Week 1. "The way he looks, you'd think he's ready to go." The two sides want to get a contract extension done as well, so the team will be "protective" of their start tight end coming off a major injury.
Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Gutekunst said Parsons has a "long ways to go" but is "doing great right now." The team is not expecting him to practice during training camp, although Gutekunst left the door open. He remains on schedule in his recovery. Parsons is a "genetic freak," but the Packers continue to preach patience.
#training #camp #parsons
Before practice, LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst answered questions from the media, providing injury updates on specific players to start training camp:
Guard Aaron Banks: Gutekunst said Banks would come off the PUP list and practice in some capacity on Wednesday. The Packers placed Banks on the PUP list on Monday, but it appears his stay there will be a short one. Suggests he was dealing with a very minor issue.
Tight end Tucker Kraft: While he's starting training camp on the PUP list, Gutekunst believes Kraft will be participating "sooner rather than later." He is now roughly 8.5 months removed from surgery. The Packers are also hopefully that Kraft -- who Gutekunst compared to Christian Watson in terms of recovery from ACL surgery -- will be ready for Week 1. "The way he looks, you'd think he's ready to go." The two sides want to get a contract extension done as well, so the team will be "protective" of their start tight end coming off a major injury.
Edge rusher Micah Parsons: Gutekunst said Parsons has a "long ways to go" but is "doing great right now." The team is not expecting him to practice during training camp, although Gutekunst left the door open. He remains on schedule in his recovery. Parsons is a "genetic freak," but the Packers continue to preach patience.
#training #camp #parsons
13 hours ago
The NFL's most tenuous record might be held by Saquon Barkley.
Barkley is currently the highest paid running back in NFL history, in terms of annual value on his contract. Barkley makes $20.6 million per season.
That will change. The only question is how quickly he'll be surpassed.
The two top running backs in the NFL — or at least the top two picks in just about every fantasy draft this year — are sitting out of training camp practices awaiting new deals. Jahmyr Gibbs was not present at the start of Lions practice on Wednesday according to the Detroit News. Bijan Robinson wasn't participating in Falcons practice according to The Athletic.
Both stars are looking for new deals. If they're both starting hold-ins, their teams better prepare to get their checkbooks out. It's going to get expensive.
#practice #jahmyr #gibbs #wednesday
Barkley is currently the highest paid running back in NFL history, in terms of annual value on his contract. Barkley makes $20.6 million per season.
That will change. The only question is how quickly he'll be surpassed.
The two top running backs in the NFL — or at least the top two picks in just about every fantasy draft this year — are sitting out of training camp practices awaiting new deals. Jahmyr Gibbs was not present at the start of Lions practice on Wednesday according to the Detroit News. Bijan Robinson wasn't participating in Falcons practice according to The Athletic.
Both stars are looking for new deals. If they're both starting hold-ins, their teams better prepare to get their checkbooks out. It's going to get expensive.
#practice #jahmyr #gibbs #wednesday
13 hours ago
A record-high 73% of US adults say that President Donald Trump hasn't paid enough attention to the country's most important problems, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with just 27% saying he's had the right priorities.
That comes amid increasingly bleak views of the Iran war, stagnating economic unhappiness, and broad discontent about Trump's approach to these challenges.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans think that Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and that his military decisions in Iran have hurt the US. Around three-quarters say the president is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in their daily lives.
Trump's overall approval rating, 34%, matches the career low he last saw at the close of his first term, following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a high across his terms, with a record-low 15% strongly approving.
Within his own party, his approval rating has hit a new low at 78% among Republicans, and just 19% of Republicans say they're enthusiastic about the rest of his second term, down from 38% last spring.
#republicans #problems
That comes amid increasingly bleak views of the Iran war, stagnating economic unhappiness, and broad discontent about Trump's approach to these challenges.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans think that Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions and that his military decisions in Iran have hurt the US. Around three-quarters say the president is not in touch with the problems ordinary Americans face in their daily lives.
Trump's overall approval rating, 34%, matches the career low he last saw at the close of his first term, following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. Half of Americans now strongly disapprove of him, a high across his terms, with a record-low 15% strongly approving.
Within his own party, his approval rating has hit a new low at 78% among Republicans, and just 19% of Republicans say they're enthusiastic about the rest of his second term, down from 38% last spring.
#republicans #problems
14 hours ago
After leading the United States men's national team to its best World Cup finish in two decades, Mauricio Pochettino is likely sticking around to finish what he started. The USMNT head coach is "close" to finalizing a deal with the USMNT that would keep him under contract through the 2030 World Cup, according to The Athletic.
Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time.
Pochettino had been reportedly offered a four-year extension partway through a 2026 World Cup run during which the team won their group, scored more goals than they had in any previous tournament and picked up their first knockout win in 24 years. Pochettino's current contract was set to expire now that this summer's tournament is over.
Pochettino was hired by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) in 2024 to take over after two failed Gregg Berhalter stints. Typically, federations try to hire international managers for a full World Cup cycle, which is every four years. But USSF's choice to re-hire (and later re-fire) Berhalter shortened the window by the time the federation landed on Pochettino to take over.
Still, in just two years, Pochettino was able to build one of the strongest U.S. squads in decades, capitalizing on the talent currently in the U.S. roster pool and putting unlikely players in the position to thrive. Though Pochettino did his best to downplay the USMNT's chances, hopes sailed high for the team coming out of the group stage.
#finish
Financial terms of the deal — which has not been finalized just yet — are not known at this time.
Pochettino had been reportedly offered a four-year extension partway through a 2026 World Cup run during which the team won their group, scored more goals than they had in any previous tournament and picked up their first knockout win in 24 years. Pochettino's current contract was set to expire now that this summer's tournament is over.
Pochettino was hired by the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) in 2024 to take over after two failed Gregg Berhalter stints. Typically, federations try to hire international managers for a full World Cup cycle, which is every four years. But USSF's choice to re-hire (and later re-fire) Berhalter shortened the window by the time the federation landed on Pochettino to take over.
Still, in just two years, Pochettino was able to build one of the strongest U.S. squads in decades, capitalizing on the talent currently in the U.S. roster pool and putting unlikely players in the position to thrive. Though Pochettino did his best to downplay the USMNT's chances, hopes sailed high for the team coming out of the group stage.
#finish
14 hours ago
Well, it looks like plans at the quarterback position may have changed for the Carolina Panthers.
According to ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Panthers are bringing in free-agent quarterback Kyle Trask for a workout on Wednesday.
Following the retirement of third-stringer Will Grier, Carolina has gone through the first handful of training camp practices with three quarterbacks. Last Wednesday, president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan was asked if he was looking to add back a fourth for the summer.
"No plans right now to bring a fourth guy on," Morgan told reporters. "Obviously, wish Will and his family the best. In terms of his career, just playing as long as he did, and just wish him the best moving forward."
Trask, a second-round pick out of the University of Florida in 2021, has spent each of his five NFL seasons in the NFC South. The first four (2021 to 2024) came with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he crossed paths with Panthers head coach Dave Canales in 2023. The 28-year-old then signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad midway through 2025.
#panthers #first #fourth #wish
According to ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Panthers are bringing in free-agent quarterback Kyle Trask for a workout on Wednesday.
Following the retirement of third-stringer Will Grier, Carolina has gone through the first handful of training camp practices with three quarterbacks. Last Wednesday, president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan was asked if he was looking to add back a fourth for the summer.
"No plans right now to bring a fourth guy on," Morgan told reporters. "Obviously, wish Will and his family the best. In terms of his career, just playing as long as he did, and just wish him the best moving forward."
Trask, a second-round pick out of the University of Florida in 2021, has spent each of his five NFL seasons in the NFC South. The first four (2021 to 2024) came with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he crossed paths with Panthers head coach Dave Canales in 2023. The 28-year-old then signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad midway through 2025.
#panthers #first #fourth #wish
14 hours ago
Florian Plettenberg reports that Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima's move to Palace has collapsed. The two sides failed to reach an agreement on the final contractual details despite discussing a total package worth as much as €30 million. Matsima will be remaining in the Bundesliga for now.
The proposed deal reportedly collapsed because Augsburg and Palace remained apart on the structure of the payments and performance-related bonuses. Matsima and his representatives have already been informed that the move will not proceed.
The 24-year-old will now return to first-team duties and travel with Augsburg to their training camp on Saturday. Sky notes that Matsima behaved professionally throughout the negotiations.
Palace initially reached personal terms with Matsima before raising an earlier €20 million bid to €25 million. Augsburg nevertheless remained determined to secure the major profit long anticipated for the defender, whom they purchased permanently from Monaco for approximately €5 million.
Matsima developed into one of Augsburg's most important defensive players and later signed a contract extension through 2030. A serious thigh injury in January interrupted his progress, though he returned during the closing stages of last season.
#million #collapsed #remained
The proposed deal reportedly collapsed because Augsburg and Palace remained apart on the structure of the payments and performance-related bonuses. Matsima and his representatives have already been informed that the move will not proceed.
The 24-year-old will now return to first-team duties and travel with Augsburg to their training camp on Saturday. Sky notes that Matsima behaved professionally throughout the negotiations.
Palace initially reached personal terms with Matsima before raising an earlier €20 million bid to €25 million. Augsburg nevertheless remained determined to secure the major profit long anticipated for the defender, whom they purchased permanently from Monaco for approximately €5 million.
Matsima developed into one of Augsburg's most important defensive players and later signed a contract extension through 2030. A serious thigh injury in January interrupted his progress, though he returned during the closing stages of last season.
#million #collapsed #remained
15 hours ago
There are many contributing factors to success in today's college football landscape. The Indiana Hoosiers won the national championship last season, with experience being one of their biggest **** ets. Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans are hoping their immense experience this season on both sides of the ball will contribute to similar success.
In a recent tweet, OnSI Reporter Olivia Cleary spotlights Lincoln Riley's thoughts on his roster this season. Here is what he had to say:
"We have one of the most experienced groups in the country in terms of returning starters, returning a starting quarterback, both starting running backs, and an offensive line and defensive line that I think have depth and talent unlike any of my first four years at USC."
The most important trait in a championship team in college football is experience. Continuity matters, and the Trojans have a ton of that on both sides of the ball. Mix in some talented newcomers and some transfers that should make an immediate impact. The Trojans' roster this upcoming season should make them a quality team and a force this season in the Big Ten. Lincoln Riley has the utmost confidence in his team this upcoming year.
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#Trojans #team #follow #college
In a recent tweet, OnSI Reporter Olivia Cleary spotlights Lincoln Riley's thoughts on his roster this season. Here is what he had to say:
"We have one of the most experienced groups in the country in terms of returning starters, returning a starting quarterback, both starting running backs, and an offensive line and defensive line that I think have depth and talent unlike any of my first four years at USC."
The most important trait in a championship team in college football is experience. Continuity matters, and the Trojans have a ton of that on both sides of the ball. Mix in some talented newcomers and some transfers that should make an immediate impact. The Trojans' roster this upcoming season should make them a quality team and a force this season in the Big Ten. Lincoln Riley has the utmost confidence in his team this upcoming year.
Contact/Follow TrojansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of USC Trojans news, notes and opinion.
#Trojans #team #follow #college
15 hours ago
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Rayan "in principle" in the event that Bournemouth opt to sell the attacker this summer.
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
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21 hours ago
Fiorentina have made an approach for Jadon Sancho following his Manchester United exit. The 26-year-old winger was on loan at Aston Villa last season, yet despite being part of the Europa League-winning squad, he couldn't convince United to offer a new deal.
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.
#sancho
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.
#sancho
22 hours ago
Weird things happen when the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres get together, and tonight's game was one of many such occasions in the history of this rivalry. The first of two in San Diego had it all. Terrible defense, many different pitchers, chair interference, multiple ejections from the Padres' bench—including manager Craig Stammen—and finally a walk-off loss after more than three hours.
"We all kept going," manager Warren Schaeffer **** sed after the game. "Back and forth ballgame, really good big-league ballgame in terms of back-and-forth. Some big offensive moments. Two big at-bats for [Ezequiel Tovar] today. Big homer from [Mickey Moniak], Willi [Castro] — a couple of good walks from Willi, and Cole [Carrigg] just moving the line.
"Scoring 7 runs on the road, that's pretty good," he continued. "[We] scored against their bullpen a little bit, it's a really good bullpen. But then on the other side of the ball, we had four errors. Errors and walks, walks and errors. You're not going to win in the big leagues if you walk guys, especially late in the game and then you make errors in big moments."
Right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen was the first of many pitchers utilized by the Rockies in tonight's… let's call it "interesting" affair against the Padres. Lorenzen, despite a string of solid starts in recent memory, was looking to rebound after getting hammered hard by the Washington Nationals his last time out.
Instead, Lorenzen gave up a lot of contact in an inefficient start. He threw 93 pitches in just four innings while also giving up eight hits with a walk and only two strikeouts.
#good #Rockies
"We all kept going," manager Warren Schaeffer **** sed after the game. "Back and forth ballgame, really good big-league ballgame in terms of back-and-forth. Some big offensive moments. Two big at-bats for [Ezequiel Tovar] today. Big homer from [Mickey Moniak], Willi [Castro] — a couple of good walks from Willi, and Cole [Carrigg] just moving the line.
"Scoring 7 runs on the road, that's pretty good," he continued. "[We] scored against their bullpen a little bit, it's a really good bullpen. But then on the other side of the ball, we had four errors. Errors and walks, walks and errors. You're not going to win in the big leagues if you walk guys, especially late in the game and then you make errors in big moments."
Right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen was the first of many pitchers utilized by the Rockies in tonight's… let's call it "interesting" affair against the Padres. Lorenzen, despite a string of solid starts in recent memory, was looking to rebound after getting hammered hard by the Washington Nationals his last time out.
Instead, Lorenzen gave up a lot of contact in an inefficient start. He threw 93 pitches in just four innings while also giving up eight hits with a walk and only two strikeouts.
#good #Rockies
24 hours ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings arrives at the Orange Carpet as a part of the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend at McCormick Place on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
The beauty of a five-month-long basketball season is that it leaves room for pauses – a mid-season exhale, even. For the WNBA, it arrives in the form of All-Star Weekend. It's a moment when the league's best fans come together to vote on who and what they want to see, creating a weekend built around the All-Star Game, the 3-Point Contest, and a series of, what's supposed to be, lighthearted challenges. Unless you caught any part of the Stud Budz livestream, then it was more like a weekend-bender partying with a little side of hoops.
Although the weekend is centered around basketball and partying, the main event has quietly become fashion. Players have shown up ready to make statements, debut new looks, new partnerships with stylists and, yes, occasionally hard-launch new relationships along the way. This year, more than ever, it felt like stylists were part of the equation, helping players hone in and polish their sense of style. The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.
Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet. Along with this, we saw sleek monochromatic moments. Ombré became one of the defining looks of the weekend, especially as the All-Star Game warm-up uniforms echoed the same gradient effect. From the orange carpet to the after-parties, everyone embraced the chance to have a little fun—and we rounded up the best fits from the weekend below.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm arrives at the Orange Carpet as a part of the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend at McCormick Place on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
#user #star #july
The beauty of a five-month-long basketball season is that it leaves room for pauses – a mid-season exhale, even. For the WNBA, it arrives in the form of All-Star Weekend. It's a moment when the league's best fans come together to vote on who and what they want to see, creating a weekend built around the All-Star Game, the 3-Point Contest, and a series of, what's supposed to be, lighthearted challenges. Unless you caught any part of the Stud Budz livestream, then it was more like a weekend-bender partying with a little side of hoops.
Although the weekend is centered around basketball and partying, the main event has quietly become fashion. Players have shown up ready to make statements, debut new looks, new partnerships with stylists and, yes, occasionally hard-launch new relationships along the way. This year, more than ever, it felt like stylists were part of the equation, helping players hone in and polish their sense of style. The influence and emblem of basketball was everywhere, whether through stitched motifs, graphic details, or the written across letterman jackets, cargo pants, and t-shirts.
Custom pieces were also trending this red-carpet, with more masculine, blinged-out, and colorful suits were the center of the carpet. Along with this, we saw sleek monochromatic moments. Ombré became one of the defining looks of the weekend, especially as the All-Star Game warm-up uniforms echoed the same gradient effect. From the orange carpet to the after-parties, everyone embraced the chance to have a little fun—and we rounded up the best fits from the weekend below.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm arrives at the Orange Carpet as a part of the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend at McCormick Place on July 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
#user #star #july
24 hours ago
July 27, 2026, 12:07 pm EDT
Arax Advisory Partners is continuing its
acquisition streak
. Last week, the New York-based company said it agreed to buy Transcend Capital Advisors, a registered investment advisor with more than $3 billion in **** ets under management as of June 30. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Transcend will be the seventh firm to join Arax in 2026, which didn’t disclose terms of the transaction.
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Arax Advisory Partners is continuing its
acquisition streak
. Last week, the New York-based company said it agreed to buy Transcend Capital Advisors, a registered investment advisor with more than $3 billion in **** ets under management as of June 30. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Transcend will be the seventh firm to join Arax in 2026, which didn’t disclose terms of the transaction.
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1 day ago
Circle—the company behind USDC (the digital dollar used by millions worldwide for payments, savings, and international transfers)—just bought the blockchain patent library IBM spent more than a decade building. The deal, announced July 27, hands Circle over 1,000 blockchain patents issued by IBM worldwide.
Patents are legal rights that give the holder exclusive control over a specific invention. If you hold a patent on a method for processing transactions on a blockchain—the shared digital ledger where crypto activity is permanently recorded and can't be altered—you get to decide who else uses it and on what terms. IBM had been building that kind of leverage since its mid-2010s enterprise blockchain push.
By December 2025, patent ******* ytics firm PatSnap credited IBM with 790 U.S. blockchain patents—more than any other American company, with Bank of America a distant second at roughly 200. Circle, which received its first-ever patent in December 2023 (covering parallel blockchain data processing—a technique for verifying multiple groups of transactions simultaneously), went from essentially zero to the top of the U.S. rankings overnight.
"The portfolio comprises over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, spanning foundational blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations," Circle said in its official announcement.
Circle plans to put them to work across its entire stack. "The expanded IP position directly supports Circle's foundation for building the internet financial system, including USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and a growing suite of onchain products and agentic financial tools," the company added. Arc is Circle's own payment-focused blockchain built for institutional finance. The agentic tools are AI-powered software programs that can execute financial transactions autonomously—no human required for each step.
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Patents are legal rights that give the holder exclusive control over a specific invention. If you hold a patent on a method for processing transactions on a blockchain—the shared digital ledger where crypto activity is permanently recorded and can't be altered—you get to decide who else uses it and on what terms. IBM had been building that kind of leverage since its mid-2010s enterprise blockchain push.
By December 2025, patent ******* ytics firm PatSnap credited IBM with 790 U.S. blockchain patents—more than any other American company, with Bank of America a distant second at roughly 200. Circle, which received its first-ever patent in December 2023 (covering parallel blockchain data processing—a technique for verifying multiple groups of transactions simultaneously), went from essentially zero to the top of the U.S. rankings overnight.
"The portfolio comprises over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, spanning foundational blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations," Circle said in its official announcement.
Circle plans to put them to work across its entire stack. "The expanded IP position directly supports Circle's foundation for building the internet financial system, including USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc, and a growing suite of onchain products and agentic financial tools," the company added. Arc is Circle's own payment-focused blockchain built for institutional finance. The agentic tools are AI-powered software programs that can execute financial transactions autonomously—no human required for each step.
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1 day ago
One training camp battle for the Los Angeles Rams that is under the radar is at center.
Could Beaux Limmer potentially unseat Coleman Shelton in the starting lineup?
Rookies rarely crack the rotation under Sean McVay. Limmer started 17 games in his first year including two playoff contests. He did not make a single start during his sophomore campaign.
That's because the Rams watched the 2024 season end at the hands of Limmer in a missed blocking ***** ignment that allowed Jalen Carter to wreck a red zone possession in the NFC divisional round. LA responded by signing Coleman Shelton in free agency. Shelton may not be a Pro Bowl caliber player in terms of performance; however, he excels in the key area that Limmer lacked: communication.
Player
#limmer #shelton #rookies #mcvay
Could Beaux Limmer potentially unseat Coleman Shelton in the starting lineup?
Rookies rarely crack the rotation under Sean McVay. Limmer started 17 games in his first year including two playoff contests. He did not make a single start during his sophomore campaign.
That's because the Rams watched the 2024 season end at the hands of Limmer in a missed blocking ***** ignment that allowed Jalen Carter to wreck a red zone possession in the NFC divisional round. LA responded by signing Coleman Shelton in free agency. Shelton may not be a Pro Bowl caliber player in terms of performance; however, he excels in the key area that Limmer lacked: communication.
Player
#limmer #shelton #rookies #mcvay
1 day ago
TORONTO (AP) — Amazon's Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada in English and French beginning next season as part of a new 12-year licensing agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. announced Tuesday.
The streaming service will also carry select Stanley Cup playoff series, including two first-round series and one second-round matchup annually.
The agreement spans the length of Rogers' $11 billion, 12-year deal with the NHL for national media rights on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. Terms were not disclosed.
"We're thrilled to expand our partnership with the NHL and Rogers in this landmark agreement, which brings even more premium live sports to Prime members in Canada," said Jay Marine, head of global sports at Prime Video.
Prime Video's lineup will include at least 26 national regular-season games, starting Sept. 30, and will be available to Prime subscribers in Canada at no additional cost; Rogers-owned Sportsnet retains the majority of national NHL games. A Rogers spokesperson said the playoff allocation will follow a draft format: Prime Video will receive the fourth and fifth selections among the eight first-round series and the third choice among the four second-round matchups.
#national #regular
The streaming service will also carry select Stanley Cup playoff series, including two first-round series and one second-round matchup annually.
The agreement spans the length of Rogers' $11 billion, 12-year deal with the NHL for national media rights on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. Terms were not disclosed.
"We're thrilled to expand our partnership with the NHL and Rogers in this landmark agreement, which brings even more premium live sports to Prime members in Canada," said Jay Marine, head of global sports at Prime Video.
Prime Video's lineup will include at least 26 national regular-season games, starting Sept. 30, and will be available to Prime subscribers in Canada at no additional cost; Rogers-owned Sportsnet retains the majority of national NHL games. A Rogers spokesperson said the playoff allocation will follow a draft format: Prime Video will receive the fourth and fifth selections among the eight first-round series and the third choice among the four second-round matchups.
#national #regular
1 day ago
Wave announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this evening.
The 19-year-old has signed a deal which will keep her Stateside until the end of the 2029 NWSL season.
Harbert is a product of the ******* nal academy system and she signed her first professional terms with the club in 2025. The youngster has got some vital senior experience under her belt in loan spells with Watford, Southampton, Portland Thorns and Everton. Harbert also represented ******* nal's first team in a couple of non-competitive fixtures.
On the international stage, Harbert has represented England up to and including Under-23 level.
After taking Harbert to San Diego Wave, the club's Sporting Director and General Manager, Camille Ashton said "We're really excited to welcome Laila to San Diego. She's an exciting young talent with exceptional technical quality, vision, and composure under pressure.
#wave #diego #signed #represented
The 19-year-old has signed a deal which will keep her Stateside until the end of the 2029 NWSL season.
Harbert is a product of the ******* nal academy system and she signed her first professional terms with the club in 2025. The youngster has got some vital senior experience under her belt in loan spells with Watford, Southampton, Portland Thorns and Everton. Harbert also represented ******* nal's first team in a couple of non-competitive fixtures.
On the international stage, Harbert has represented England up to and including Under-23 level.
After taking Harbert to San Diego Wave, the club's Sporting Director and General Manager, Camille Ashton said "We're really excited to welcome Laila to San Diego. She's an exciting young talent with exceptional technical quality, vision, and composure under pressure.
#wave #diego #signed #represented
1 day ago
The Golden State Warriors have re-signed veteran Draymond Green on a one-year $28 million deal after missing out on LeBron James, US media reported Tuesday.
Four-time NBA champion Green had last month declined the same contract in order to free up **** e in the Warriors' salary cap as they pursued free-agent superstar James.
But with James signing for the Philadelphia 76ers this week, both Green and Golden State agreed to renew on the previous terms.
The 36-year-old forward, who was on the Rio and Tokyo Olympic US gold medal teams, has spent his entire career with the Warriors since being selected in the 2012 NBA Draft.
Green played a key role alongside the likes of Stephen Curry in the dynasty that captured NBA **** les in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
#james #golden #draymond
Four-time NBA champion Green had last month declined the same contract in order to free up **** e in the Warriors' salary cap as they pursued free-agent superstar James.
But with James signing for the Philadelphia 76ers this week, both Green and Golden State agreed to renew on the previous terms.
The 36-year-old forward, who was on the Rio and Tokyo Olympic US gold medal teams, has spent his entire career with the Warriors since being selected in the 2012 NBA Draft.
Green played a key role alongside the likes of Stephen Curry in the dynasty that captured NBA **** les in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
#james #golden #draymond
1 day ago
An insight into the terms of the offer sent the way of Real Madrid star Gonzalo García by Premier League outfit Fulham has this week come to the fore.
This comes amid confirmation that the Londoners are prepared to go 'all out' to land the young striker.
Frontman Gonzalo is for his part a man in demand with a view to the season ahead. Amid stiff competition for places in the attacking ranks at Real Madrid, a host of clubs are understood to be eager to lure the 22-year-old away.
One such suitor come in the form of the aforementioned Fulham. After witnessing Gonzalo's talents first-hand during his time on the Bernabéu bench this past season, new Cottagers head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has earmarked his fellow countryman as a priority summer signing.
Fulham, in turn, have gone as far as to send a contract proposal the way of the player and his entourage. And as alluded to above, on Tuesday, the details of the offer on the table have been revealed.
#gonzalo #amid #season #premier
This comes amid confirmation that the Londoners are prepared to go 'all out' to land the young striker.
Frontman Gonzalo is for his part a man in demand with a view to the season ahead. Amid stiff competition for places in the attacking ranks at Real Madrid, a host of clubs are understood to be eager to lure the 22-year-old away.
One such suitor come in the form of the aforementioned Fulham. After witnessing Gonzalo's talents first-hand during his time on the Bernabéu bench this past season, new Cottagers head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has earmarked his fellow countryman as a priority summer signing.
Fulham, in turn, have gone as far as to send a contract proposal the way of the player and his entourage. And as alluded to above, on Tuesday, the details of the offer on the table have been revealed.
#gonzalo #amid #season #premier
1 day ago
Well this is a peculiar first move for trade deadline season. Jake Rogers, the longest tenured Detroit Tigers player, has been designated for ***** ignment. Eduardo Valencia was recalled on Sunday and will be taking over the backup catcher duties. Rogers' roster spot will go to Javier Báez, who returns from a three-month absence after suffering a high ankle sprain at the end of April.
The 31-year-old Rogers made his major league debut with the Tigers back on July 30, 2019 after coming to the Tigers in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros in August of 2017. He finally became the Tigers primary catcher in 2021 before tearing his UCL and requiring reconstruction surgery that cost him all of the 2022 season. In 2023 and 2024 Rogers put together good seasons based around his defensive ability, plate discipline, and the occasional burst of home run power. He was worth 4.7 fWAR across those two years, but since that point his offensive contributions collapsed as Dillon Dingler took over the everyday catching role. This season, Rogers' defense finally showed real signs of cracking as well. He's hitting .161/.266/.301 for a 60 wRC+ which ranks him 48th out of 59 catchers with 100 plate appearances or more this season.
Despite his struggles, two part-time White Sox catchers, and numerous others, are even worse offensive players than Rogers. It won't be a surprise if he gets claimed, but it's too bad no one would flip a lottery ticket prospect to acquire him. The problem is that Rogers defensive numbers have declined this year and he's finally grading out a little below average as a defender. Whether that's partly the result of lack of playing time is hard to say, but hopefully he'll be claimed somewhere. If he clears waivers and is outrighted the Tigers will still be on the hook for the rest of his $3.05M salary for 2026.
Valencia is far and away a better hitter than Rogers, so that should provide a little support to the offense. On the other hand, Valencia isn't that good behind the plate, particularly in terms of holding opponents' running game in check. Still with Rogers defensive numbers in decline, perhaps Valencia won't do worse.
Getting Báez back could be pretty helpful to the Tigers although it's just funny to look at Báez as a way to trim strikeouts in the lineup by taking over some of the workload from James Outman. It will be interesting to see how he's deployed. With Kerry Carpenter out with a foot injury, the outfield needs help. It needed help anyway. We'll see if Báez is back to full speed and can get back to playing a solid enough center field. If he's back to 100 percent, that also gives the Tigers options, with Báez getting some time at shortstop and around the infield to get another right-handed bat into the lineup. Either way, it's good to have Javy Báez back, and hopefully further support for the outfield isn't too far away as Max Clark will be available to be called up without spoiling his 2027 rookie eligibi
The 31-year-old Rogers made his major league debut with the Tigers back on July 30, 2019 after coming to the Tigers in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros in August of 2017. He finally became the Tigers primary catcher in 2021 before tearing his UCL and requiring reconstruction surgery that cost him all of the 2022 season. In 2023 and 2024 Rogers put together good seasons based around his defensive ability, plate discipline, and the occasional burst of home run power. He was worth 4.7 fWAR across those two years, but since that point his offensive contributions collapsed as Dillon Dingler took over the everyday catching role. This season, Rogers' defense finally showed real signs of cracking as well. He's hitting .161/.266/.301 for a 60 wRC+ which ranks him 48th out of 59 catchers with 100 plate appearances or more this season.
Despite his struggles, two part-time White Sox catchers, and numerous others, are even worse offensive players than Rogers. It won't be a surprise if he gets claimed, but it's too bad no one would flip a lottery ticket prospect to acquire him. The problem is that Rogers defensive numbers have declined this year and he's finally grading out a little below average as a defender. Whether that's partly the result of lack of playing time is hard to say, but hopefully he'll be claimed somewhere. If he clears waivers and is outrighted the Tigers will still be on the hook for the rest of his $3.05M salary for 2026.
Valencia is far and away a better hitter than Rogers, so that should provide a little support to the offense. On the other hand, Valencia isn't that good behind the plate, particularly in terms of holding opponents' running game in check. Still with Rogers defensive numbers in decline, perhaps Valencia won't do worse.
Getting Báez back could be pretty helpful to the Tigers although it's just funny to look at Báez as a way to trim strikeouts in the lineup by taking over some of the workload from James Outman. It will be interesting to see how he's deployed. With Kerry Carpenter out with a foot injury, the outfield needs help. It needed help anyway. We'll see if Báez is back to full speed and can get back to playing a solid enough center field. If he's back to 100 percent, that also gives the Tigers options, with Báez getting some time at shortstop and around the infield to get another right-handed bat into the lineup. Either way, it's good to have Javy Báez back, and hopefully further support for the outfield isn't too far away as Max Clark will be available to be called up without spoiling his 2027 rookie eligibi
1 day ago
Caitlin Clark is facing criticism after the WNBA star made pointed statements regarding media narratives amid the negativity she and her fellow athletes face.
The Indiana Fever guard, 24, has "room for a little bit more accountability" when it comes to online scrutiny against female players in the league, Monica McNutt said during the network's live broadcast on Sunday, July 26, per People.
"This is what I will say: Caitlin Clark is 24, she is a shining star in the galaxy of the WNBA, but I do think that as she continues to matriculate through this league, there's room for a little bit more accountability and self awareness in terms of her role in the larger sisterhood, if she sees it that way, in the WNBA," McNutt continued during the ESPN broadcast.
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McNutt's comments come on the heels of Clark, 24, speaking with journalist Malika Andrews in an interview during WNBA All-Star Weekend, in which she admitted, "I think there's like a false characterization of who I am sometimes."
#room
The Indiana Fever guard, 24, has "room for a little bit more accountability" when it comes to online scrutiny against female players in the league, Monica McNutt said during the network's live broadcast on Sunday, July 26, per People.
"This is what I will say: Caitlin Clark is 24, she is a shining star in the galaxy of the WNBA, but I do think that as she continues to matriculate through this league, there's room for a little bit more accountability and self awareness in terms of her role in the larger sisterhood, if she sees it that way, in the WNBA," McNutt continued during the ESPN broadcast.
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McNutt's comments come on the heels of Clark, 24, speaking with journalist Malika Andrews in an interview during WNBA All-Star Weekend, in which she admitted, "I think there's like a false characterization of who I am sometimes."
#room
1 day ago
HNB are reporting that Antwerp are considering bringing former QPR striker Michael Frey back to the club. The Swiss forward enjoyed a prolific time with the Belgian side but left during their **** le winning season after being replaced by Vincent Janssen. However, his move to QPR didn't go as planned and after a few months back in Switzerland he is now a free agent. Janssen has since departed Antwerp and the side could certainly do with having an experienced physical presence like Frey up front. It is not clear yet whether or not Frey is open to the return, given he did not leave Antwerp on the best of terms.
After coming through with Young Boys, Frey moved to Lille in 2014. After just 21 games and three goals, with a loan spell back in Switzerland with Luzern, he returned to Young Boys in 2016. Spells with FC Zurich and Fenerbahce followed, as well as a loan to FC Nurnberg, but Frey could not replicate the success he had had in Swiss football. That was until he joined Beveren, then Waasland-Beveren, on loan for the 2020/2021 season. Despite the sides relegation from the Pro League, Frey impressed with 17 goals in 31 games.
The following season Antwerp brought Frey to Belgium permanently. Frey enjoyed a fantastic first season with the club, scoring 24 goals in 46 games. However, after nine goals in 23 games the following season, Frey wanted to leave, with Janssen having taken his starting spot. Frey joined Schalke 04 initially on loan for the back end of the 2022/2023 season, but failed to score in 15 appearances.
In January of 2024 he left Antwerp permanently, joining QPR. After one goal in nine games, Frey entered the 2024/2025 season hoping to push on. He had a decent if not spectacular first full season for QPR, with nine goals in 31 games. However, he fell down the pecking order and after 13 games without a goal left to join Grasshopper back in Switzerland. Frey ended last season with the Zurich based side, scoring two goals in 16 games.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#season #games #however #loan
After coming through with Young Boys, Frey moved to Lille in 2014. After just 21 games and three goals, with a loan spell back in Switzerland with Luzern, he returned to Young Boys in 2016. Spells with FC Zurich and Fenerbahce followed, as well as a loan to FC Nurnberg, but Frey could not replicate the success he had had in Swiss football. That was until he joined Beveren, then Waasland-Beveren, on loan for the 2020/2021 season. Despite the sides relegation from the Pro League, Frey impressed with 17 goals in 31 games.
The following season Antwerp brought Frey to Belgium permanently. Frey enjoyed a fantastic first season with the club, scoring 24 goals in 46 games. However, after nine goals in 23 games the following season, Frey wanted to leave, with Janssen having taken his starting spot. Frey joined Schalke 04 initially on loan for the back end of the 2022/2023 season, but failed to score in 15 appearances.
In January of 2024 he left Antwerp permanently, joining QPR. After one goal in nine games, Frey entered the 2024/2025 season hoping to push on. He had a decent if not spectacular first full season for QPR, with nine goals in 31 games. However, he fell down the pecking order and after 13 games without a goal left to join Grasshopper back in Switzerland. Frey ended last season with the Zurich based side, scoring two goals in 16 games.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#season #games #however #loan
