On August 25, The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) reported third-quarter results that hit a target management had been promising for the medium term, not the near term. Return on equity reached 14.2%, adjusted net income climbed to $2.97 billion, and adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.28 from $1.88 a year earlier, a 21% jump. CEO Scott Thomson signaled that 14% won't be the high-water mark for the bank's returns going forward. With every division growing at once, the quarter reads like a strategy finally clicking into place.
Canadian Banking earned $1.1 billion, up 12% year over year, with return on equity jumping 160 basis points sequentially to 19.4%. That came from a fifth straight quarter of margin expansion, plus commercial loan growth that accelerated to 3% sequentially after 2% the quarter before, with small business lending up 10% year over year. Credit card premium mix rose to 45% of new acquisitions, up from 35% a year ago.
Global Banking and Markets posted its best quarterly net income ever, $647 million, up 37% year over year, helped by a net interest margin that expanded more than 30 basis points and a run of marquee deals, including the two largest debt capital markets issuances ever done in Canada and the country's biggest IPO since 2021. Loans in that segment grew 7% sequentially as the bank reinvests after a period of deliberate optimization.
Global Wealth Management earnings rose 23% to $515 million as the segment posted net sales of $3 billion for the quarter, a Q3 record, while **** ets under management reached $474 billion. Referrals between Canadian Banking and Wealth Management hit $14 billion year to date, with commercial-to-wealth referrals up 33%. International Banking added $725 million, up 6% on a constant dollar basis, with retail loans growing 5% as management leans into primary banking relationships. The bank also logged its tenth straight quarter of positive operating leverage.
The quarter wasn't friction-free. Expenses grew 14% year over year, driven largely by performance-based pay and a 16% increase in technology spending to $1.5 billion. Chief Risk Officer Shannon McGinnis flagged, "We continue to monitor some pockets of weakness, including elevated mortgage delinquencies," even with the retail book carrying an average FICO score of 798. International Banking's provision for credit losses ran at 138 basis points, well above the 42 basis points booked in Canadian Banking, and the segment absorbed an incremental $57 million provision tied to a corporate account in Brazil that management said it continues to work through.

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Here are five high school games/sporting events to watch out for this week:
This is always one of the top early-season invitationals, including Crestwood, Field, Garfield, Southeast and Streetsboro out of Portage County. The Rockets boys and Red Devils girls are coming off team ****** les at last week's Billy Goat Challenge. Streetsboro had three runners in the top 11 of the boys race: senior Ares Miller (fifth, 18:41.59), sophomore Preston Krzeminski (ninth, 19:11.16) and sophomore Ryan Haber (11th, 19:14.72). Crestwood had two in the top four of the girls race, seniors Piper Seibold (second, 20:47.77) and senior Madie Grace Gonczy (fourth, 21:44.23), while Streetsboro (junior Cara Thomson and senior Kaelyn Malloy) and Field (sophomore Alison Church) also had top-10 finishers.
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Two undefeated teams square off in this epic clash in Kent, their first meeting as Metro Athletic Conference rivals. Both recently recorded signature nonleague wins, with Roosevelt topping Lake (Federal League) and Field topping Copley (Suburban League). The Rough Riders have scored a whopping 22 goals through three games (including eight from senior Audrey Haines) while the Falcons have yielded just three in their first five games.
It's too bad Portage County soccer fans can't be two places at once because both Falcons-Rough Riders games are must-watch. Indeed, while the girls teams haven't squared off in a while, the Field and Roosevelt boys have played each of the last three seasons with all three games decided by a single goal, including the Falcons prevailing 4-3 in Kent a year ago. Field carries an undefeated record into this year's clash while both teams are trying to stay atop the MAC standings with matching 2-0 records entering the night.

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On August 25, The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) reported third-quarter results that hit a target management had been promising for the medium term, not the near term. Return on equity reached 14.2%, adjusted net income climbed to $2.97 billion, and adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.28 from $1.88 a year earlier, a 21% jump. CEO Scott Thomson signaled that 14% won't be the high-water mark for the bank's returns going forward. With every division growing at once, the quarter reads like a strategy finally clicking into place.
Canadian Banking earned $1.1 billion, up 12% year over year, with return on equity jumping 160 basis points sequentially to 19.4%. That came from a fifth straight quarter of margin expansion, plus commercial loan growth that accelerated to 3% sequentially after 2% the quarter before, with small business lending up 10% year over year. Credit card premium mix rose to 45% of new acquisitions, up from 35% a year ago.
Global Banking and Markets posted its best quarterly net income ever, $647 million, up 37% year over year, helped by a net interest margin that expanded more than 30 basis points and a run of marquee deals, including the two largest debt capital markets issuances ever done in Canada and the country's biggest IPO since 2021. Loans in that segment grew 7% sequentially as the bank reinvests after a period of deliberate optimization.
Global Wealth Management earnings rose 23% to $515 million as the segment posted net sales of $3 billion for the quarter, a Q3 record, while ******* ets under management reached $474 billion. Referrals between Canadian Banking and Wealth Management hit $14 billion year to date, with commercial-to-wealth referrals up 33%. International Banking added $725 million, up 6% on a constant dollar basis, with retail loans growing 5% as management leans into primary banking relationships. The bank also logged its tenth straight quarter of positive operating leverage.
The quarter wasn't friction-free. Expenses grew 14% year over year, driven largely by performance-based pay and a 16% increase in technology spending to $1.5 billion. Chief Risk Officer Shannon McGinnis flagged, "We continue to monitor some pockets of weakness, including elevated mortgage delinquencies," even with the retail book carrying an average FICO score of 798. International Banking's provision for credit losses ran at 138 basis points, well above the 42 basis points booked in Canadian Banking, and the segment absorbed an incremental $57 million provision tied to a corporate account in Brazil that management said it continues to work through.

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Week 2 of the 2026 Augusta high school football season has come and gone, and as expected, it didn't disappoint. Teams continue to play their hearts out here in the early part of the season. And with that has come with impressive performances both individually and at the team level as well.
With that being said, here's what we saw that we think you need to know about coming out of the second week of Augusta-area high school football.
The last time Richmond Academy and Thomson met up a season ago, it was arguably the game of the year. There's an argument to make that their meeting on Friday night may have topped that one. The lead jostled from one team to the other. The Musketeers held a double digit lead early in the first half before the Bulldogs managed to take a two score lead of their own by the fourth quarter.
Richmond Academy clawed its way back in front late with a score and a two-point conversion, courtesy of a connection from sophomore quarterback Henry Rivers to senior Lo'than McBride. That, plus the Musketeers getting a huge stop in the red zone on 4th down, helped them beat the Bulldogs 41-40.
"This year's game is just us proving ourselves right, less about proving anybody else wrong," Richmond Academy head coach Keenan Grissett said. "A lot of emotions, a lot of back and forth, a lot of situations, a lot of just football."

#season

Swindon Town have completed the signing of midfielder Jack Thomson from Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a two-year deal.
The 26-year-old has moved to the County Ground for an undisclosed fee and becomes manager Ian Holloway's ninth signing of the summer transfer window.
Thomson began his career at Rangers and had loan spells at Clyde and in the USA with Orange County before making more than 130 appearances for Queen's Park. He makes the move to the League Two side after one season at Kilmarnock.
"I spoke to the manager, I spoke to some of the boys that have played in England before, and everyone had some really good things to say, so I just thought it would be the right move for me in my career," he told the club website.
Swindon have taken four points from their opening two league fixtures and travel to Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

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Phillies predicted to replace Don Mattingly with recently fired World Series champion manager originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies have had an up-and-down season, to say the least, especially compared to their usual standards after winning the NL East in consecutive seasons. Philadelphia struggled early in the year and quickly found itself among the league's worst teams.
The Phillies were forced to make a decision at the beginning of the season, and the organization ultimately fired former manager Rob Thomson.
"There's a major shakeup in Philadelphia. The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning. Don Mattingly is the interim skipper, with the team's press release saying he'll hold that position for the remainder of the 2026 season," MLB Trade Rumors' Anthony Franco wrote.
Philadelphia will have another decision to make heading into next season: whether to keep Mattingly in the role or find a new manager. However, the Phillies are currently barely in the Wild Card picture, and USA Today's Bob Nightengale does not believe Mattingly will be back next season. Instead, he believes Philadelphia will hire Alex Cora.

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As Hurricane Lala drenched parts of the Hawaiian Islands, the calm remained at sunny Father Bray Athletic Complex.
By 1:30 p.m., Edison kicked off to host 'Iolani, and the Chargers from Huntington Beach, Calif., put a jolt into the Raiders with a 41-27 win at Eddie Hamada Field. Sam Thomson threw three touchdown passes, while running backs Brett Dempsen and Gavyn Degiacomo combined for 183 yards and three TDs on 21 carries.
It was a 27-0 lead before the home team began to find its footing. Edison played a mix of reserves and starters from beginning to end. 'Iolani coach Patrick Samsonas found solace in his team's in-game resilience.
"I feel wet. It's a wet game," he said of the gusty, rainy conditions by game's end. We battled in the second and that was the test. They answered some of the calls. That's a really good team in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation). I'm proud of our guys for battling. We've got a bye week before we get another mainland team."
'Iolani (1-1) hosts Westview (San Diego) on Aug. 29.

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Phillies expected to name Alex Cora manager after 2026 unless one thing happens originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson early in the 2026 season after a brutal 9-19 start to the year. Don Mattingly took over, and things have turned around since then.
But looking into the future, the Phillies clearly have their sights set on one person to become their manager: Alex Cora. They tried bringing him in after firing Thomson, but the ex-Boston Red Sox manager is holding off until the offseason.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Phillies are still expected to name Cora their manager after the 2026 season. That is, unless one thing happens: The Phillies win the World Series.
"Alex Cora, who turned down the job when Rob Thomson was fired, is expected to be the Phillies' manager next year barring a World Series berth or ******* le," Nightengale writes.

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Sevilla have signed Scottish striker Robbie Ure from Swedish league leaders IK Sirius for an initial fee of £5.5m.
The 22-year-old completed his medical on Monday and signed a five-year contract after being offered the opportunity to lead the line at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium.
The La Liga side will pay 6.5 million euros (£5.5m) up front, with a further 2.5 million euros (£2.1m) in add-ons.
Ure will become the third Scottish-born player to play for Sevilla in official competition, the Spanish club said, following Ted McMinn in the 1980s and Duncan McVean Thomson during the 1915-16 season.
Two other Scots were mentioned by Sevilla to mark the move: former manager Jock Wallace, who led Sevilla during the 1986-87 season, and the club's first president, Edward Farquharson Johnston.

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Moneta Group Investment Advisors has expanded its international wealth offering into the UK through Moneta Global Wealth, in partnership with London-based Thomson Tyndall.
The move is aimed at clients with cross-border financial needs, including US expatriates, people planning to live or retire overseas, and international family offices with US investment interests.
Moneta, which oversees more than $50bn in ***** ets under management, said the expansion comes in response to rising demand from clients dealing with cross-border tax rules, regulatory requirements, currency considerations and global market shifts.
In the UK, Moneta Global Wealth will operate as an appointed representative of Thomson Tyndall, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Moneta CEO Eric Kittner said: "As our clients' lives and financial interests become more global, expanding our international capabilities was a natural evolution. This partnership allows us to deliver the same service-first, client-first experience without borders."

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 01: Brian Snitker #43 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 01, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Brian Snitker's place in Atlanta Braves history has already been secured. After spending five decades with the organization and guiding the franchise to a World Series championship in 2021, the longtime manager recently added another milestone by earning induction into the Braves Hall of Fame.
Even in retirement, however, Snitker continues to represent the organization in prominent settings. His latest public appearance came during President Donald Trump's recent visit to Cobb County, where the Braves’ legendary former skipper delivered a message that quickly caught the attention of baseball fans.
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Speaking during the event, Snitker sent a championship message to the president while joining him onstage alongside team CEO Mike Plant.

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PHILADELPHIA − Now that the pomp and circumstance from All-Star week is over, it's time for the Phillies and the rest of MLB to get back to work.
After all, the Phillies still have 75 games left and a playoff spot to secure. The Phillies, after a brutal first month of the season that led to manager Rob Thomson's firing, find themselves in the thick of the playoff chase.
At 54-43, they're two games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East. If the season ended today, they would hold the second of three NL wildcard spots, just one-half game behind the Cubs for the top wildcard spot.
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But so much can happen between now and then. The Phillies resume playing on July 16 by opening a three-game series (no game July 17) at home against the Mets. That's followed by home series against the Dodgers and Yankees.

FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) shares climbed about 11% after the company appointed former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen as its new chief executive officer, replacing co-founder David Gandler.
The company announced that Bowen ******* umed the role on July 10, bringing nearly three decades of experience across media, digital products and operations.
She spent almost 10 years at The Walt Disney Company, where she most recently served as president of Disney+ and helped lead the expansion of Disney's streaming businesses, including Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
Before joining Disney, Bowen held leadership roles at News Corporation, Dow Jones and Thomson Reuters.
Fubo chairman Andy Bird said that Bowen's appointment comes at a key point for the company following its combination with Hulu + Live TV last year. He highlighted her experience building streaming platforms and driving subscriber growth and profitability.

The Philadelphia Phillies made a change at manager earlier in the campaign and it worked out.
Philadelphia moved on from former manager Rob Thomson and turned the reins over to Don Mattingly, who has done nothing short of impress. Sure, there have been rumors out there left and right about the possibility of bringing Alex Cora in. The Phillies even offered Cora the job after firing Thomson. But it didn't work out then and Mattingly has impressed since.
The Phillies are 54-43 on the season and have pulled themselves out of the mud and now are just two games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. It's been a dramatic turnaround, to say the least.
While some have made it seem like Cora coming to town is inevitable, USA Today's Bob Nightengale noted that Mattingly would "love" to stick around, if the Phillies are interested.
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Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about The Open:
What you call it has historically depended on where you were. If you were in the U.S., you called it the British Open, just as Europeans refer to the PGA Championship as the U.S. PGA. Outside the U.S. it generally has been referred to as The Open Championship. The preferred name of the organizers is The Open.
It's the oldest golf championship, dating back to 1860.
There is a rotation – or "rota" – of courses used. Currently there are nine: Royal Birkdale, Royal St. George's, Royal Liverpool and Royal Lytham and St. Annes, all in England; Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland and St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Royal Troon and Muirfield, all in Scotland. Muirfield was removed from the rota in 2016 when members voted against allowing female members, but when the vote was reversed in 2017 it was allowed back in. Turnberry, site of Tom Watson's 1977 "Duel in the Sun" win over Jack Nicklaus and Watson's loss to Stewart Cink in 2009, is effectively not part of the rota. Then-R&A chief Martin Slumbers said in 2021 that The Open would not return to Turnberry "under current circumstances" (with Donald Trump as its owner).
Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. Birkdale has previously hosted 10 Opens. The winners have been: Jordan Spieth (2017), Padraig Harrington (2008), Mark O'Meara (1998), Ian Baker-Finch (1991), Tom Watson (1983), Johnny Miller (1976), Lee Trevino (1971), Arnold Palmer (1961), Peter Thomson (1954 and 1965).

CINCINNATI (AP) — Don Mattingly expressed interest in returning as the Philadelphia Phillies' manager next season if he was approached by the front office.
"Oh, I would do it," Mattingly said during an interview with ESPN before an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. "I committed myself to two years with the Phillies when I came over. So whatever (president of baseball operations) Dave (Dombrowski) wants to do in that regard.
"But yeah, I think I would like to do it."
Mattingly joined the Phillies in January as their bench coach after three seasons in the same role with Toronto. He was elevated to interim manager on April 28 after Rob Thomson was fired.
Philadelphia was 9-19 this season under Thomson, but has gone 43-22 under Mattingly — the second-best mark in the majors since he took over.

The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson earlier this year, but have turned their season around under Don Mattingly.
The Phillies started 9-19 with Thomson, and are 41-21 under Mattingly. While they are playing well, they still have holes that need to be filled if they want to win the National League. The ideal trade target could be on another team that fired its manager this year.
The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora this season, but unlike the Phillies, they have not gotten their season on track. While the Phillies explore the market for additions, the Red Sox are likely headed toward being sellers. Jarren Duran could be the ideal fit for the Phillies now that Adolis Garcia is out for the year. The Phillies have Brandon Marsh, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, but the other two outfield spots could use an upgrade.
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Duran was an All-Star in 2024, regressed in 2025 and has really struggled this year. However, he has two years of club control after this season and could benefit from a change of scenery. Not only could the Red Sox be looking to sell anyway, but Duran does not have a real fit after this season.

Last weekend in Boston, Scotland played their most important game of international football in 28 years, a walk on the walkside against Haiti, a game that put the heart sideways in every Scot but, ultimately, sparked the party to end all parties in the city they called Beantown.
More like Beanotown, more like Scotland, Massachusetts. For almost four decades there was a character in the DC Thomson comic called Ball Boy, a wee football-obsessed lad who couldn't kick a can down a street without thinking he'd scored the winner in a World Cup final.
Boston has been overtaken by Ball Boys, full-time dreamers and relentless ambassadors for their country. There isn't a cop in the city who hasn't been charmed by them, nor a local business that hasn't benefitted hugely from the Tartan Army dollar.
They've been a happy whirlwind, a force of nature that will be missed when it blows out of town in the coming days.
Before the exodus, though, there's a job to be done. Such is the rarefied air they're breathing at this World Cup, what we said in previewing Haiti can be said again in looking forward to Morocco.

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