2 mins. ago
EAST LANSING – Rodney Bullard Jr. gave Pat Fitzgerald the first victory of his Michigan State football career, even before his Spartans coaching debut.
It's a chance for the senior wide receiver to play the game he loves for one more year.
MSU's compliance department received word Monday, Aug. 24, that the NCAA reconsidered Bullard's appeal for an extra year and overturned its previous decision that rendered him ineligible. Fitzgerald learned about it on the field shortly before the practice as the Spartans were stretching, informing Bullard in front of his teammates.
RELATED: Couch: 3 quick takes on MSU's football team as the season approaches
The decision comes three days before Bullard and his attorneys were set to take college sports' governing body to court while seeking a "preliminary and permanent" injunction and "a temporary restraining order (if necessary)." That preliminary show-cause hearing was scheduled for Thursday in the 30th Circuit Court in Lansing.
#bullard #spartans #court
It's a chance for the senior wide receiver to play the game he loves for one more year.
MSU's compliance department received word Monday, Aug. 24, that the NCAA reconsidered Bullard's appeal for an extra year and overturned its previous decision that rendered him ineligible. Fitzgerald learned about it on the field shortly before the practice as the Spartans were stretching, informing Bullard in front of his teammates.
RELATED: Couch: 3 quick takes on MSU's football team as the season approaches
The decision comes three days before Bullard and his attorneys were set to take college sports' governing body to court while seeking a "preliminary and permanent" injunction and "a temporary restraining order (if necessary)." That preliminary show-cause hearing was scheduled for Thursday in the 30th Circuit Court in Lansing.
#bullard #spartans #court
28 mins. ago
Ohio State coach Ryan Day was in a meeting on Aug. 23 when he heard about an unprecedented player acquisition.
ESPN reported Dae'Quan Wright, a rookie tight end with the Cleveland Browns, had an agreement in place to return to college football at LSU if he cleared waivers in the NFL.
"We are certainly in a different world right now," Day said.
Wright's potential move is part of the fallout from the NCAA's new eligibility rules, which were adopted earlier this summer and grant Division I players a five-year window from their enrollment to play for schools.
But the model's implementation left out players from the class of 2022 who exhausted their eligibility in four seasons, prompting Wright and others to seek temporary restraining orders restoring their fifth year.
#espn
ESPN reported Dae'Quan Wright, a rookie tight end with the Cleveland Browns, had an agreement in place to return to college football at LSU if he cleared waivers in the NFL.
"We are certainly in a different world right now," Day said.
Wright's potential move is part of the fallout from the NCAA's new eligibility rules, which were adopted earlier this summer and grant Division I players a five-year window from their enrollment to play for schools.
But the model's implementation left out players from the class of 2022 who exhausted their eligibility in four seasons, prompting Wright and others to seek temporary restraining orders restoring their fifth year.
#espn
36 mins. ago
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
The 23-year-old has been made available for sale by Chelsea for £50m and is training separately from the first-team squad.
It remains unclear whether the talks are over a permanent transfer or a loan move, but the two clubs are known to have a positive working relationship.
Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for Monday's Premier League match against Fulham and lost the number nine shirt to fellow forward Joao Pedro last week.
His potential departure comes just over 12 months after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30m from Ipswich Town, but he ended the season with just one league goal after shoulder and hamstring injuries.
#working #squad #premier
The 23-year-old has been made available for sale by Chelsea for £50m and is training separately from the first-team squad.
It remains unclear whether the talks are over a permanent transfer or a loan move, but the two clubs are known to have a positive working relationship.
Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for Monday's Premier League match against Fulham and lost the number nine shirt to fellow forward Joao Pedro last week.
His potential departure comes just over 12 months after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30m from Ipswich Town, but he ended the season with just one league goal after shoulder and hamstring injuries.
#working #squad #premier
59 mins. ago
Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
Olympic champion Hodgkinson had been set to go head-to-head with Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who beat the Briton to gold at the European Championships in Birmingham earlier this month.
"Unfortunately the body isn't quite ready to race again after the European Championships," Hodgkinson said in a statement.
"We've made the decision to skip this race and get ready for the next one. Sad to miss it, hopefully see you next year!"
The race will feature world 400m hurdles champion Femke Broeders-Bol, who has stepped up to the 800m this season, and Hodgkinson's training partner Georgia Hunter-Bell, who won 800m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month.
#ready #body #champion #Gold
Olympic champion Hodgkinson had been set to go head-to-head with Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who beat the Briton to gold at the European Championships in Birmingham earlier this month.
"Unfortunately the body isn't quite ready to race again after the European Championships," Hodgkinson said in a statement.
"We've made the decision to skip this race and get ready for the next one. Sad to miss it, hopefully see you next year!"
The race will feature world 400m hurdles champion Femke Broeders-Bol, who has stepped up to the 800m this season, and Hodgkinson's training partner Georgia Hunter-Bell, who won 800m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month.
#ready #body #champion #Gold
1 hr. ago
As the Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up their training camp installation, veteran quarterback Mason Rudolph voiced strong enthusiasm for the team's new offensive system. Rudolph credited both new head coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio for establishing a dynamic environment and setting a clear path forward.
Steelers beat writer Alan Saunders shared a video of Rudolph commenting on his own performance, reflecting on his summer work, and the staff's leadership via X.
"I think I have done a good job. I think I've had a good camp. I like the way the offense is evolving and trending. Coach McCarthy's got a ton of great concepts and he's worked hard and done a great job with the installation process. Coach Angelico He's great in front of the unit. He really is. He's a great teacher. I am happy," explained Rudolph.
#steelers QB Mason Rudolph said he doesn't have any idea what's going to happen with the four QBs on the roster, but he feels confident in what he's shown. pic.twitter.com/Urn7giX5RI
Rudolph's endorsement offers an encouraging update on a system undergoing significant transformation. Under McCarthy, who ****** umed head coaching duties in Pittsburgh, the offensive staff implemented a modernized scheme packed with diverse passing concepts and refined footwork drills.
#rudolph #offensive #camp
Steelers beat writer Alan Saunders shared a video of Rudolph commenting on his own performance, reflecting on his summer work, and the staff's leadership via X.
"I think I have done a good job. I think I've had a good camp. I like the way the offense is evolving and trending. Coach McCarthy's got a ton of great concepts and he's worked hard and done a great job with the installation process. Coach Angelico He's great in front of the unit. He really is. He's a great teacher. I am happy," explained Rudolph.
#steelers QB Mason Rudolph said he doesn't have any idea what's going to happen with the four QBs on the roster, but he feels confident in what he's shown. pic.twitter.com/Urn7giX5RI
Rudolph's endorsement offers an encouraging update on a system undergoing significant transformation. Under McCarthy, who ****** umed head coaching duties in Pittsburgh, the offensive staff implemented a modernized scheme packed with diverse passing concepts and refined footwork drills.
#rudolph #offensive #camp
1 hr. ago
Celtic of course go into the match with a 3-0 advantage but clearly the Celtic manager is taking nothing for granted, just as you would expect. Here's everything that was said to the travelling mainstream media…
SOCCER – UEFA CL, Celtic vs LASK,19.August.26 – SOCCER – UEFA Champions League, play-off, Celtic Glasgow vs Linzer ASK. Image shows Moses Usor LASK and Auston Trusty Celtic. photo GEPA pictures/Manuel Binder IMAGO
Q: First of all, your squad news, please? There was a situation with Auston Trusty. Did he train this morning? Did he travel?
Martin O'Neill: "Yeah, he's travelled. It was a bit of an upset stomach. This morning, he just didn't train, but he's with us.
Q: Are you hopeful he'll play?
#auston #trusty #train
SOCCER – UEFA CL, Celtic vs LASK,19.August.26 – SOCCER – UEFA Champions League, play-off, Celtic Glasgow vs Linzer ASK. Image shows Moses Usor LASK and Auston Trusty Celtic. photo GEPA pictures/Manuel Binder IMAGO
Q: First of all, your squad news, please? There was a situation with Auston Trusty. Did he train this morning? Did he travel?
Martin O'Neill: "Yeah, he's travelled. It was a bit of an upset stomach. This morning, he just didn't train, but he's with us.
Q: Are you hopeful he'll play?
#auston #trusty #train
2 hours ago
The Indianapolis Colts' kicking competition is coming down to the wire.
For much of training camp, it seemed like Blake Grupe had the advantage. In the practice setting, he was making kicks at a much higher rate than Spencer Shrader.
However, over the last two weeks, with the preseason games taking place, Shrader has "really closed the gap," special teams coordinator Brian Mason said on Monday, via The Athletic's James Boyd.
#colts STC Brian Mason says Blake Grupe is at 86% on FGs this offseason and Spencer Shrader is at 81%. No decision yet on who will be Indy's kicker this season.
"Shrader really closed the gap, I think, these last two weeks."
Adds that "in game kicks carry the most weight."
Shrader is currently 4-for-4 on field goal attempts entering the final preseason game, which includes hitting two kicks from over 50 yards.
#much
For much of training camp, it seemed like Blake Grupe had the advantage. In the practice setting, he was making kicks at a much higher rate than Spencer Shrader.
However, over the last two weeks, with the preseason games taking place, Shrader has "really closed the gap," special teams coordinator Brian Mason said on Monday, via The Athletic's James Boyd.
#colts STC Brian Mason says Blake Grupe is at 86% on FGs this offseason and Spencer Shrader is at 81%. No decision yet on who will be Indy's kicker this season.
"Shrader really closed the gap, I think, these last two weeks."
Adds that "in game kicks carry the most weight."
Shrader is currently 4-for-4 on field goal attempts entering the final preseason game, which includes hitting two kicks from over 50 yards.
#much
2 hours ago
In the summer of 2021, the Swiss player joined BVB. Only Emre Can has been at the club longer – since January 2020. Kobel has made 217 competitive appearances in black and yellow. A milestone is waiting for the 28-year-old right at the start of the league season: his 200th Bundesliga match.
Gregor Kobel is a guarantee of reliability and has become one of the faces of the team. In 2025/26, he was the Bundesliga's best goalkeeper; in four of the last five seasons, he was named the league's top keeper.
Niko Kovac says of him: "He did fantastic work here even before I arrived. We have a great goalkeeper in our ranks. He radiates calm and composure and saves what he has to save. And if it takes a superhuman stop, he's capable of that too."
Is a sentence like that confirmation of years of hard work?"It's very nice to hear something like that, especially from your own coach. He's also been at quite a few places and seen a lot. So a statement like that means a great deal to me."
The son of a former top-flight professional ice hockey player was born in Zurich on St. Nicholas Day in 1997 and trained at Grasshopper Club. In 2014, at the age of 16, he moved to the youth academy of TSG Hoffenheim. After his first appearances for the senior side under coach Julian Nagelsmann, he was loaned to FC Augsburg in January 2019, where he played in 16 of the 17 possible matches in the second half of the season. In the summer of 2019, he joined then-second-division side VfB Stuttgart. A year later, he helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga. The 1.96-meter athlete has been under contract with Borussia Dortmund since 2021, with his deal extended early until June 2028.
#like
Gregor Kobel is a guarantee of reliability and has become one of the faces of the team. In 2025/26, he was the Bundesliga's best goalkeeper; in four of the last five seasons, he was named the league's top keeper.
Niko Kovac says of him: "He did fantastic work here even before I arrived. We have a great goalkeeper in our ranks. He radiates calm and composure and saves what he has to save. And if it takes a superhuman stop, he's capable of that too."
Is a sentence like that confirmation of years of hard work?"It's very nice to hear something like that, especially from your own coach. He's also been at quite a few places and seen a lot. So a statement like that means a great deal to me."
The son of a former top-flight professional ice hockey player was born in Zurich on St. Nicholas Day in 1997 and trained at Grasshopper Club. In 2014, at the age of 16, he moved to the youth academy of TSG Hoffenheim. After his first appearances for the senior side under coach Julian Nagelsmann, he was loaned to FC Augsburg in January 2019, where he played in 16 of the 17 possible matches in the second half of the season. In the summer of 2019, he joined then-second-division side VfB Stuttgart. A year later, he helped the club win promotion to the Bundesliga. The 1.96-meter athlete has been under contract with Borussia Dortmund since 2021, with his deal extended early until June 2028.
#like
2 hours ago
A report from 433.fr understands that Bayern Munich partnering up with FC Montfermeil, a club based in the suburbs of Paris.
FC Montfermeil specializes in the development of youth talent and are considered one of the best training clubs in France.
A delegation from Bayern traveled to the Île-de-France region at the beginning of August to finalize the details of the cooperation.
With the deal, the German champions now want to have control over the big talent pool that emerges in the Parisian suburbs.
PSG were also interested in doing a deal with FC Montfermeil, which is why negotiations with the Bavarians dragged on.
#montfermeil #france #suburbs #talent
FC Montfermeil specializes in the development of youth talent and are considered one of the best training clubs in France.
A delegation from Bayern traveled to the Île-de-France region at the beginning of August to finalize the details of the cooperation.
With the deal, the German champions now want to have control over the big talent pool that emerges in the Parisian suburbs.
PSG were also interested in doing a deal with FC Montfermeil, which is why negotiations with the Bavarians dragged on.
#montfermeil #france #suburbs #talent
2 hours ago
Two joint practices against the New England Patriots provided the Philadelphia Eagles with their most valuable training camp evaluation period.
Several competitions remain undecided, but three areas gained clarity before the preseason finale.
The Eagles continued splitting backup quarterback opportunities between McKee and Andy Dalton. Dalton received the first second-team snaps Wednesday before McKee moved to the front of the rotation Thursday.
The arrangement confirmed that the competition was legitimate rather than a predetermined decision based on Dalton's experience. McKee looked comfortable running Sean Mannion's offense and continued to show the arm strength and familiarity he has developed over four seasons in Philadelphia.
Dalton remains a respected veteran, but McKee has done enough to make the decision increasingly difficult.
#mckee #continued #Patriots #several
Several competitions remain undecided, but three areas gained clarity before the preseason finale.
The Eagles continued splitting backup quarterback opportunities between McKee and Andy Dalton. Dalton received the first second-team snaps Wednesday before McKee moved to the front of the rotation Thursday.
The arrangement confirmed that the competition was legitimate rather than a predetermined decision based on Dalton's experience. McKee looked comfortable running Sean Mannion's offense and continued to show the arm strength and familiarity he has developed over four seasons in Philadelphia.
Dalton remains a respected veteran, but McKee has done enough to make the decision increasingly difficult.
#mckee #continued #Patriots #several
3 hours ago
CENTENNIAL, CO - JUNE 11 : Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic is in the press conference at Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
DENVER — Joe Sakic was back in the goal-scoring business in an alumni game that featured some of his Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche teammates.
Just a few shifts for old time's sake as the Hall of Fame forward turned front office executive was paired on a line with Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk. He scored early off a pass from Hejduk.
Now, it's back to the deal-making business for Sakic with training camp around the corner.
Sakic's trying to wrap up a contract extension that will keep Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league's top defenseman, in Denver well into the future. Makar is coming off a season in which he had 20 goals and 59 ******* ists.
#Avalanche #back
DENVER — Joe Sakic was back in the goal-scoring business in an alumni game that featured some of his Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche teammates.
Just a few shifts for old time's sake as the Hall of Fame forward turned front office executive was paired on a line with Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk. He scored early off a pass from Hejduk.
Now, it's back to the deal-making business for Sakic with training camp around the corner.
Sakic's trying to wrap up a contract extension that will keep Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league's top defenseman, in Denver well into the future. Makar is coming off a season in which he had 20 goals and 59 ******* ists.
#Avalanche #back
4 hours ago
If you are heading to St. Andrew's, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are ready for your visit.
In the event of a draw, the match will go straight to penalties.
Digital tickets are in use for this matchday and you will receive an email with instructions on how to download yours.
Trains from London to Birmingham run frequently on matchday. You can travel from Euston to Birmingham New Street, or from Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street, with both journeys taking around two hours.
The last train back to London after the match leaves Birmingham New Street at 11.11pm and arrives at Euston at 1.17am. There are no trains from Birmingham to London Marylebone after full-time.
#matchday
In the event of a draw, the match will go straight to penalties.
Digital tickets are in use for this matchday and you will receive an email with instructions on how to download yours.
Trains from London to Birmingham run frequently on matchday. You can travel from Euston to Birmingham New Street, or from Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street, with both journeys taking around two hours.
The last train back to London after the match leaves Birmingham New Street at 11.11pm and arrives at Euston at 1.17am. There are no trains from Birmingham to London Marylebone after full-time.
#matchday
4 hours ago
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says Kalvin Phillips is close to returning to first-team action – but Ryan One and Tahith Chong are unlikely to be available this week.
The Blades take on Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and providing a team news update ahead of the game, Wilder said: "We've got a couple of enforced from the weekend.
"We're not expecting Ryan and Tahith Chong back for the weekend, but it's ongoing, hopefully off the back of a good week (of training) for them.
"We don't want to rush players back and take chances, it's important for them and for me to have some continuity and we don't need to take risks at this part of the season.
"When they're back, they'll be ready to step into first-team football for hopefully a long period.
#take
The Blades take on Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and providing a team news update ahead of the game, Wilder said: "We've got a couple of enforced from the weekend.
"We're not expecting Ryan and Tahith Chong back for the weekend, but it's ongoing, hopefully off the back of a good week (of training) for them.
"We don't want to rush players back and take chances, it's important for them and for me to have some continuity and we don't need to take risks at this part of the season.
"When they're back, they'll be ready to step into first-team football for hopefully a long period.
#take
4 hours ago
The announcement by Browns coach Todd Monken that Deshaun Watson will be the team's opening day quarterback definitively isn't about business in the near term because the fans are certainly being ignored in the here and now.
It would be easy to ****** ume the team would want to make a decision regarding the quarterback position that would at least serve as an impetus to jumpstart ticket reservations for the team's new palace in Brook Park.
As a colleague so astutely pointed out in a column, the team doesn't seem to care what the fanbase thinks.
Logically speaking, there's little reason to start Watson over Shedeur Sanders given the former's failure on the field – much of it due to injury – but even when he was healthy, he wasn't exactly electrifying as his 9-10 record as a starter attests.
According to most eyes in Berea, he has been decidedly "meh" in training camp. He played decently against the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, but was a train wreck in his appearance with the backups against the Buffalo Bills. That ineptitude led to fans booing him.
#watson #monken #brook
It would be easy to ****** ume the team would want to make a decision regarding the quarterback position that would at least serve as an impetus to jumpstart ticket reservations for the team's new palace in Brook Park.
As a colleague so astutely pointed out in a column, the team doesn't seem to care what the fanbase thinks.
Logically speaking, there's little reason to start Watson over Shedeur Sanders given the former's failure on the field – much of it due to injury – but even when he was healthy, he wasn't exactly electrifying as his 9-10 record as a starter attests.
According to most eyes in Berea, he has been decidedly "meh" in training camp. He played decently against the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, but was a train wreck in his appearance with the backups against the Buffalo Bills. That ineptitude led to fans booing him.
#watson #monken #brook
4 hours ago
Michigan basketball will be down two starters for its matchup with Lithuania's B-team on Monday, Aug 24.
Shooting guard Trey McKenney and center Moustapha Thiam were not listed among the starters when the lineup came out shortly before tip off and a person with knowledge told the Free Press both "will sit out with minor injuries."
Quinn Costello and Oscar Goodman will start in their places.
Thiam left U-M's 96-84 loss to Lithuania on Sunday, when Elliot Cadeau went for a loose ball on an attempted offensive rebound and rolled up on Thiam's lower right leg, which appeared to hyperextend. Thiam went down in pain for a few moments before he was helped off the floor by Mike Boynton Jr. and trainer Chris Williams.
Here’s the play where Michigan center Moustapha Thiam was injured against Lithuania pic.twitter.com/PAYXOMSn9E
#shooting
Shooting guard Trey McKenney and center Moustapha Thiam were not listed among the starters when the lineup came out shortly before tip off and a person with knowledge told the Free Press both "will sit out with minor injuries."
Quinn Costello and Oscar Goodman will start in their places.
Thiam left U-M's 96-84 loss to Lithuania on Sunday, when Elliot Cadeau went for a loose ball on an attempted offensive rebound and rolled up on Thiam's lower right leg, which appeared to hyperextend. Thiam went down in pain for a few moments before he was helped off the floor by Mike Boynton Jr. and trainer Chris Williams.
Here’s the play where Michigan center Moustapha Thiam was injured against Lithuania pic.twitter.com/PAYXOMSn9E
#shooting
4 hours ago
The New York Yankees could be facing a difficult decision involving former NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton, and his latest injury may have accelerated that conversation and even his future in MLB.
According to the latest article from The Athletic's Chris Kirschner, the Yankees could move on from Stanton after the 2026 season as they evaluate the designated hitter position and look toward 2027.
MORE: Garrett Crochet's contract partially voided as Red Sox gain advantage due to IL stint provision
Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Stanton's latest setback has made the situation even more complicated. After spending much of the season recovering from a right calf strain, the 36-year-old suffered a moderate left calf strain while running the bases, leaving his chances of returning this season uncertain.
#york #giancarlo #credit #images
According to the latest article from The Athletic's Chris Kirschner, the Yankees could move on from Stanton after the 2026 season as they evaluate the designated hitter position and look toward 2027.
MORE: Garrett Crochet's contract partially voided as Red Sox gain advantage due to IL stint provision
Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Stanton's latest setback has made the situation even more complicated. After spending much of the season recovering from a right calf strain, the 36-year-old suffered a moderate left calf strain while running the bases, leaving his chances of returning this season uncertain.
#york #giancarlo #credit #images
4 hours ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars have arguably one of the strongest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Most of the attention has been placed on Brian Thomas Jr., who had a stellar rookie season followed by a down second year. However, he has performed well throughout OTAs and training camp, and expectations are high for his third year.
In addition to Thomas, though, the Jaguars also have Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, who both became favorite targets of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2025, and two-way star Travis Hunter.
Between the four, the group has been ranked as among the best in the league, particularly if Thomas does turn in a stronger performance in 2026. And regardless, one of the benefits of this group is that each receiver brings something unique to the table, meaning there isn't necessarily one star expected to stand above the rest.
In a press conference, Thomas didn't agree that it was unusual to have the production spread out, even if it means that the four of them aren't turning in mind-blowing stat lines.
Anthony Campanile and Brian Thomas Jr. speak to the media.
dream_finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/I6BO3sKW4V
#receiver
In addition to Thomas, though, the Jaguars also have Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, who both became favorite targets of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2025, and two-way star Travis Hunter.
Between the four, the group has been ranked as among the best in the league, particularly if Thomas does turn in a stronger performance in 2026. And regardless, one of the benefits of this group is that each receiver brings something unique to the table, meaning there isn't necessarily one star expected to stand above the rest.
In a press conference, Thomas didn't agree that it was unusual to have the production spread out, even if it means that the four of them aren't turning in mind-blowing stat lines.
Anthony Campanile and Brian Thomas Jr. speak to the media.
dream_finders | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/I6BO3sKW4V
#receiver
5 hours ago
The Steelers are getting a couple of players back on the practice field this week.
Via multiple reporters, head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday that defensive back Jalen Ramsey will be activated off the physically unable to perform list. Additionally, first-round rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor will also return to practice on Monday.
Ramsey has been sidelined by a knee injury suffered during the team's offseason program.
The veteran DB started all 17 games for the Steelers last season, recording 88 total tackles, eight passes defensed, an interception and 3.0 sacks.
Iheanachor suffered a neck/shoulder injury earlier in training camp.
#iheanachor #suffered
Via multiple reporters, head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday that defensive back Jalen Ramsey will be activated off the physically unable to perform list. Additionally, first-round rookie offensive lineman Max Iheanachor will also return to practice on Monday.
Ramsey has been sidelined by a knee injury suffered during the team's offseason program.
The veteran DB started all 17 games for the Steelers last season, recording 88 total tackles, eight passes defensed, an interception and 3.0 sacks.
Iheanachor suffered a neck/shoulder injury earlier in training camp.
#iheanachor #suffered
5 hours ago
Will Ospreay didn't know if he would ever wrestle again almost a year ago. The All Elite Wrestling's "Aerial ***** assin" suffered a terrifying injury with two herniated discs at the C2 and C6 vertebrae that required serious neck surgery in September 2025. However, given the 33-year-old's track record and overall, not returning to the ring was out of the question.
The English star trained like a mad man with the hope of making it back to perform in front of fans and family during All In on August 30. He ended up coming back miraculously in March. And not only will the Owen Hart Cup winner compete at historic Wembley Stadium, he's in the main event challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship.
It's a dream scenario where expectations are high for the two to deliver one for the ages. Ospreay feels the weight on his shoulders, but also the excitement at reaching the top of the proverbial mountain. Here the Londoner sits down with us ahead of the biggest match of his career.
Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega (AEW)
Put into perspective the journey in the last year from having this surgery that brings a number of uncertainties to now gearing up for this huge night in Wembley.
#wembley
The English star trained like a mad man with the hope of making it back to perform in front of fans and family during All In on August 30. He ended up coming back miraculously in March. And not only will the Owen Hart Cup winner compete at historic Wembley Stadium, he's in the main event challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship.
It's a dream scenario where expectations are high for the two to deliver one for the ages. Ospreay feels the weight on his shoulders, but also the excitement at reaching the top of the proverbial mountain. Here the Londoner sits down with us ahead of the biggest match of his career.
Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega (AEW)
Put into perspective the journey in the last year from having this surgery that brings a number of uncertainties to now gearing up for this huge night in Wembley.
#wembley
5 hours ago
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Mets in New York this week, as the Crew looks to continue their winning ways. The Brewers, at 81-50 this season, sit firmly atop the NL Central after winning each of their last three series against the Dodgers, Mariners, and Braves. The Mets, at 59-72, sit at the bottom of the NL East with the sixth-worst record in baseball. They've actually been a bit better the last couple of weeks, with a 6-3 record against the Nationals, Padres, and White Sox.
Milwaukee's lone position player on the IL is outfielder Sal Frelick, who is expected to return for this road trip. However, the team suffered a pair of injuries in Sunday's Little League Classic, as outfielder Garrett Mitchell exited after being hit by a pitch with what was categorized as a right forearm contusion, and first baseman Jake Bauers, who has been playing with a toe fracture this season, fouled a ball off his leg/foot, though he remained in the game. It's unclear if either player will miss more time, but overall, not the worst news on that front. On the mound, the Brewers are without Brandon Woodruff (potentially back before the end of the year after not needing surgery), JoJo Romero (late August), Abner Uribe (could be activated on Wednesday), Rob Zastryzny (TBD), Joel Kuhnel (late August), Brian Fitzpatrick (out for season), Quinn Priester (out for season), and Angel Zerpa (out for season).
The Mets are without first baseman Mark Vientos (on rehab ******* ignment), outfielder Juan Soto (September), and infielder Jorge Polanco (out for season). Old friend Devin Williams is on the injured list with a shoulder strain that will keep him out until at least September. Fellow pitchers Cionel Pérez (September), Justin Hagenman (TBD), Tylor Megill (out for season), and Reed Garrett (out for season) are also out.
Jake Bauers leads the Brewer offense with 23 homers, 19 doubles, and 75 RBIs this season, as he's slashing .273/.382/.503 in the best season of his career. Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, William Contreras, Joey Ortiz, and Andrew Vaughn are among the other key contributors in recent weeks, while veteran Christian Yelich continues to suffer from the bad-luck bug. Gary Sánchez, Garrett Mitchell, David Hamilton, Cooper Pratt, and Luis Lara are also in the regular mix, with Jonathan Ornelas serving as some infield depth. As a team, the Brewers are hitting .254/.337/.396 (.733 OPS ranks seventh), with 120 homers (last), 650 runs scored (fifth), and 129 steals (third).
With Soto out, Carson Benge, Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Francisco Lindor, and Francisco Alvarez lead New York's offense. Benge has 16 homers, 17 doubles, 53 RBIs, and 19 steals in what has been a solid season overall, while Bichette, Semien, and Lindor are all have down years by their standards. Jared Young, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr., and Brett Baty are also in the regular mix, with Christopher Morel, Luis Torrens, Eric Wagaman, and Cristian Pache rounding things out. As a team, the M
Milwaukee's lone position player on the IL is outfielder Sal Frelick, who is expected to return for this road trip. However, the team suffered a pair of injuries in Sunday's Little League Classic, as outfielder Garrett Mitchell exited after being hit by a pitch with what was categorized as a right forearm contusion, and first baseman Jake Bauers, who has been playing with a toe fracture this season, fouled a ball off his leg/foot, though he remained in the game. It's unclear if either player will miss more time, but overall, not the worst news on that front. On the mound, the Brewers are without Brandon Woodruff (potentially back before the end of the year after not needing surgery), JoJo Romero (late August), Abner Uribe (could be activated on Wednesday), Rob Zastryzny (TBD), Joel Kuhnel (late August), Brian Fitzpatrick (out for season), Quinn Priester (out for season), and Angel Zerpa (out for season).
The Mets are without first baseman Mark Vientos (on rehab ******* ignment), outfielder Juan Soto (September), and infielder Jorge Polanco (out for season). Old friend Devin Williams is on the injured list with a shoulder strain that will keep him out until at least September. Fellow pitchers Cionel Pérez (September), Justin Hagenman (TBD), Tylor Megill (out for season), and Reed Garrett (out for season) are also out.
Jake Bauers leads the Brewer offense with 23 homers, 19 doubles, and 75 RBIs this season, as he's slashing .273/.382/.503 in the best season of his career. Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, William Contreras, Joey Ortiz, and Andrew Vaughn are among the other key contributors in recent weeks, while veteran Christian Yelich continues to suffer from the bad-luck bug. Gary Sánchez, Garrett Mitchell, David Hamilton, Cooper Pratt, and Luis Lara are also in the regular mix, with Jonathan Ornelas serving as some infield depth. As a team, the Brewers are hitting .254/.337/.396 (.733 OPS ranks seventh), with 120 homers (last), 650 runs scored (fifth), and 129 steals (third).
With Soto out, Carson Benge, Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Francisco Lindor, and Francisco Alvarez lead New York's offense. Benge has 16 homers, 17 doubles, 53 RBIs, and 19 steals in what has been a solid season overall, while Bichette, Semien, and Lindor are all have down years by their standards. Jared Young, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr., and Brett Baty are also in the regular mix, with Christopher Morel, Luis Torrens, Eric Wagaman, and Cristian Pache rounding things out. As a team, the M
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Over the past two seasons, Marvin Harrison Jr. has been a name that plenty of NFL fans have paid attention to. Naturally so, as the Arizona Cardinals selected him fourth overall in 2024. It is now the dawn of the 2026 season, and Harrison Jr. still hasn't proven why he was picked that high. He's dealt with injuries, which makes it tough to gain traction. Not only that, but he's also had multiple quarterbacks.
Harrison Jr. has shown flashes, but he has struggled to stay consistent. A player with that talent, though, is destined to break out at some point. Over training camp, he has looked fantastic, no matter who is throwing to him. He's finally starting to develop the confidence that he's been missing over the first couple of seasons of his career.
Marvin Harrison Jr. practice highlights for the timeline.
Did not see Trey Benson, Jeremiyah Love or Sean Murphy-Bunting during the open portion of practice.
The SMB absence is interesting. The other two not so much. pic.twitter.com/AsxmMEfI5q
#seasons #naturally #cardinals #trey
Harrison Jr. has shown flashes, but he has struggled to stay consistent. A player with that talent, though, is destined to break out at some point. Over training camp, he has looked fantastic, no matter who is throwing to him. He's finally starting to develop the confidence that he's been missing over the first couple of seasons of his career.
Marvin Harrison Jr. practice highlights for the timeline.
Did not see Trey Benson, Jeremiyah Love or Sean Murphy-Bunting during the open portion of practice.
The SMB absence is interesting. The other two not so much. pic.twitter.com/AsxmMEfI5q
#seasons #naturally #cardinals #trey
5 hours ago
By Robert Harvey
LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and awaited details of expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran, which could further disrupt supplies from the Middle East.
Brent crude futures were down $1.01, or 1.1%, to $93.38 at 1316 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.64 a barrel, down $1.42, or 1.6%.
Both contracts posted a second consecutive weekly gain last week, rising more than 5%, as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled, constraining oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that once carried a fifth of global supplies.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is set to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. President Donald Trump has also threatened to impose sanctions on Iran's trading partners.
#barrel #supplies #robert
LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains and awaited details of expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran, which could further disrupt supplies from the Middle East.
Brent crude futures were down $1.01, or 1.1%, to $93.38 at 1316 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $85.64 a barrel, down $1.42, or 1.6%.
Both contracts posted a second consecutive weekly gain last week, rising more than 5%, as peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled, constraining oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that once carried a fifth of global supplies.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is set to hold a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. President Donald Trump has also threatened to impose sanctions on Iran's trading partners.
#barrel #supplies #robert
5 hours ago
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson has won the competition to be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for the Sept. 13 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a person familiar with the move told The ***** ociated Press on Monday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Todd Monken has not publicly announced the move.
Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders as both split reps with the first unit throughout the offseason, training camp and the preseason.
The decision will not be popular with Browns fans, who have booed Watson repeatedly during his time in Cleveland.
Monken said Sunday that Watson's comments after the Browns' 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday were not expected to play a deciding factor in his final decision.
#decision
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Todd Monken has not publicly announced the move.
Watson, a 10-year veteran, won the competition over Shedeur Sanders as both split reps with the first unit throughout the offseason, training camp and the preseason.
The decision will not be popular with Browns fans, who have booed Watson repeatedly during his time in Cleveland.
Monken said Sunday that Watson's comments after the Browns' 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday were not expected to play a deciding factor in his final decision.
#decision
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BEREA ― The Browns are about to find out who will be their opening-day starting quarterback.
Will it be Shedeur Sanders? Or will it be Deshaun Watson?
Coach Todd Monken said he was going to announce the decision Aug. 24, which will be Day 18 of training camp. The Browns had the previous day off after playing the Buffalo Bills in a 31-7 preseason loss Aug. 22.
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The decision will allow the Browns to begin the process of zeroing in on the regular-season opener Sept. 13 at the Jacksonville Jaguars. They do wrap up the preseason Aug. 27 against the New England Patriots, a nationally-televised home game in which both Monken and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel have indicated most of their key starters won't play.
#Browns #Patriots #preseason #sanders
Will it be Shedeur Sanders? Or will it be Deshaun Watson?
Coach Todd Monken said he was going to announce the decision Aug. 24, which will be Day 18 of training camp. The Browns had the previous day off after playing the Buffalo Bills in a 31-7 preseason loss Aug. 22.
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The decision will allow the Browns to begin the process of zeroing in on the regular-season opener Sept. 13 at the Jacksonville Jaguars. They do wrap up the preseason Aug. 27 against the New England Patriots, a nationally-televised home game in which both Monken and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel have indicated most of their key starters won't play.
#Browns #Patriots #preseason #sanders
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Immediately following Teofimo Lopez's decision win over Rolly Romero, his father and trainer Teofimo Sr gave his reaction to what transpired in the ring and why he credits his son for coming out on top against a champion who fought in a negative style.
"I'm feeling amazing. You know, coming from a bad loss which really — I said it before, it was a wake up call for me, it really saved my life — and I'm happy to have my son with me now as a three-time world champion. Tough fight, Rolly didn't come to fight tonight, and I saw my son winning every round except the fifth round. I could give that round to Rolly, or maybe two or three rounds, but for a person to [score it a draw], which is ridiculous.
"He didn't come to fight. People say my son has no power but Rolly must've felt it because he ran the whole night."
"I was telling him to double jab and hit him on the shoulder, hit him on the body, forget about the head. Double jab, we're winning every round, you doing good. But the thing is I told him right before the fight 'if you get hit with a good shot, that sh-t is going to wake you up, alright?'
"I knew he was probably going to get hit with a good shot but I had told him before we even started the fight. The whole plan was to just catch those punches that he would throw, catch and shoot. But my son wasn't throwing the right hand as much as I wanted him to throw it but I think coming from a loss, a bad loss, to a win like this, he did an amazing job. It's not easy to fight somebody that doesn't come to fight, so I give him a lot of props."
#fight #coming #double
"I'm feeling amazing. You know, coming from a bad loss which really — I said it before, it was a wake up call for me, it really saved my life — and I'm happy to have my son with me now as a three-time world champion. Tough fight, Rolly didn't come to fight tonight, and I saw my son winning every round except the fifth round. I could give that round to Rolly, or maybe two or three rounds, but for a person to [score it a draw], which is ridiculous.
"He didn't come to fight. People say my son has no power but Rolly must've felt it because he ran the whole night."
"I was telling him to double jab and hit him on the shoulder, hit him on the body, forget about the head. Double jab, we're winning every round, you doing good. But the thing is I told him right before the fight 'if you get hit with a good shot, that sh-t is going to wake you up, alright?'
"I knew he was probably going to get hit with a good shot but I had told him before we even started the fight. The whole plan was to just catch those punches that he would throw, catch and shoot. But my son wasn't throwing the right hand as much as I wanted him to throw it but I think coming from a loss, a bad loss, to a win like this, he did an amazing job. It's not easy to fight somebody that doesn't come to fight, so I give him a lot of props."
#fight #coming #double
6 hours ago
Another day passes, and the growing Willie Lampkin hype train adds yet another passenger. What started as the Philadelphia Eagles' quest to find depth has evolved into their discovery of another piece of what they hope will become one of the NFL's best offensive lines.
Two preseason games have been played. One remains, and Willie Lampkin appears to be making a compelling case that he could be one of them. Lampkin's night ended early during Philadelphia's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, a development that often serves as a positive sign this time of year. When coaches believe they have seen enough, there is little reason to expose a player to additional snaps and unnecessary injury risk.
Much has been made about Lampkin being undersized, but he has spent the summer proving that measurements do not always tell the full story. At roughly 5-foot-10, Lampkin does not look like a traditional NFL offensive lineman. What he lacks in size, however, he continues to make up for with leverage, technique, effort, and an aggressive playing style that has become impossible to ignore.
Few people described it better than Eagles preseason **** yst Ross Tucker during Saturday night's broadcast. Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman himself, offered perhaps the highest compliment possible for a player at the position. The full clip can be viewed below:
"I could watch Willie Lampkin EVERY play. I really could. [He's] not even five-foot-11...Willie Lampkin sticks to guys like SUPERGLUE and does not let up until they're on the ground. [I] love watching that young man play football."
#player #full #foot
Two preseason games have been played. One remains, and Willie Lampkin appears to be making a compelling case that he could be one of them. Lampkin's night ended early during Philadelphia's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, a development that often serves as a positive sign this time of year. When coaches believe they have seen enough, there is little reason to expose a player to additional snaps and unnecessary injury risk.
Much has been made about Lampkin being undersized, but he has spent the summer proving that measurements do not always tell the full story. At roughly 5-foot-10, Lampkin does not look like a traditional NFL offensive lineman. What he lacks in size, however, he continues to make up for with leverage, technique, effort, and an aggressive playing style that has become impossible to ignore.
Few people described it better than Eagles preseason **** yst Ross Tucker during Saturday night's broadcast. Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman himself, offered perhaps the highest compliment possible for a player at the position. The full clip can be viewed below:
"I could watch Willie Lampkin EVERY play. I really could. [He's] not even five-foot-11...Willie Lampkin sticks to guys like SUPERGLUE and does not let up until they're on the ground. [I] love watching that young man play football."
#player #full #foot
7 hours ago
The Tennessee ****** ans pulled out a come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Seahawks to close out Week 2 of the preseason, but it was not all fun and games.
The ****** ans' starters again had some hiccups, mostly against the Seahawks' second team. The defense was vanilla and gave up two big scoring plays over three series, and the offense sputtered under Cam Ward, managing only a single field goal over three drives.
While it was not a crisp outing, head coach Robert Saleh said he was pleased overall and is excited to see how they prepare for the final week of training camp.
Here is a quick report card on how the ****** ans fared against the defending Super Bowl champs.
The ****** ans' offense did do enough by the end to pull this one out, but it was not all smooth sailing. The starters struggled in their three series, managing only one field goal, but they looked a bit better than they did against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Quarterback Cam Ward was better, although he did appear shaky and slightly inaccurate, especially trying to force the ball to first-round pick Carnell Tate, who remains catchless through two preseason games.
#Titans
The ****** ans' starters again had some hiccups, mostly against the Seahawks' second team. The defense was vanilla and gave up two big scoring plays over three series, and the offense sputtered under Cam Ward, managing only a single field goal over three drives.
While it was not a crisp outing, head coach Robert Saleh said he was pleased overall and is excited to see how they prepare for the final week of training camp.
Here is a quick report card on how the ****** ans fared against the defending Super Bowl champs.
The ****** ans' offense did do enough by the end to pull this one out, but it was not all smooth sailing. The starters struggled in their three series, managing only one field goal, but they looked a bit better than they did against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Quarterback Cam Ward was better, although he did appear shaky and slightly inaccurate, especially trying to force the ball to first-round pick Carnell Tate, who remains catchless through two preseason games.
#Titans
7 hours ago
German ice cream maker Florida Eis is expanding local production capacity with a new factory in Schönebeck (Elbe).
On Thursday (20 August), Florida Eis said the new plant in Schönebeck's West Industrial Park on Wilhelm-Dümling-Straße will be designed to produce around 5,000 metric tonnes of ice cream each year.
Operations are due to start in 2028.
The company plans to spend about €25m ($29.1m) on the factory, which will include a roughly 4,000-square-metre production hall, logistics areas, and an office building with an ice cream parlour and a factory outlet.
In a separate statement to Just Food, the company said the new factory is intended to ease capacity constraints at its current plant in Berlin-Spandau, where it has operated since it was founded in 1927.
#factory #capacity #plant #thursday
On Thursday (20 August), Florida Eis said the new plant in Schönebeck's West Industrial Park on Wilhelm-Dümling-Straße will be designed to produce around 5,000 metric tonnes of ice cream each year.
Operations are due to start in 2028.
The company plans to spend about €25m ($29.1m) on the factory, which will include a roughly 4,000-square-metre production hall, logistics areas, and an office building with an ice cream parlour and a factory outlet.
In a separate statement to Just Food, the company said the new factory is intended to ease capacity constraints at its current plant in Berlin-Spandau, where it has operated since it was founded in 1927.
#factory #capacity #plant #thursday
7 hours ago
Prince Harry could be heading into another challenging royal reunion, with an insider claiming the Duke of Sussex is aware that his return to the UK could bring renewed family tensions. While his recent meeting with King Charles has sparked signs of a possible thaw, the wider rift reportedly remains unresolved.
With Queen Camilla said to still have reservations about Harry, his return could put the Royal Family's willingness to move forward to the test.
Prince Harry could soon make another trip to the UK, but an insider claims he is not expecting an easy homecoming. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly aware that any progress with King Charles does not necessarily mean the wider family rift has been resolved.
That is especially true when it comes to Queen Camilla, according to the source. Harry's relationship with his stepmother has remained strained for years. His 2023 memoir, "Spare," included several personal remarks about Camilla. He also alleged that she had worked to improve her public image at his expense.
Now, an insider cited by Closer Online claims Camilla remains wary of Harry. The source alleged that her polite behavior during his previous visit should not be mistaken for a complete reconciliation. "Just because she was courteous and made nice … doesn't mean the bad blood has gone away," the insider said. They further claimed that Camilla remains "deeply resentful" about what was written in "Spare."
#sussex
With Queen Camilla said to still have reservations about Harry, his return could put the Royal Family's willingness to move forward to the test.
Prince Harry could soon make another trip to the UK, but an insider claims he is not expecting an easy homecoming. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly aware that any progress with King Charles does not necessarily mean the wider family rift has been resolved.
That is especially true when it comes to Queen Camilla, according to the source. Harry's relationship with his stepmother has remained strained for years. His 2023 memoir, "Spare," included several personal remarks about Camilla. He also alleged that she had worked to improve her public image at his expense.
Now, an insider cited by Closer Online claims Camilla remains wary of Harry. The source alleged that her polite behavior during his previous visit should not be mistaken for a complete reconciliation. "Just because she was courteous and made nice … doesn't mean the bad blood has gone away," the insider said. They further claimed that Camilla remains "deeply resentful" about what was written in "Spare."
#sussex
7 hours ago
UPS disclosed Monday that it is investing more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare, and supply chain solutions businesses, revealing the total figure for the first time. The investments began in 2024 and are set to continue through 2028, the company said.
Scott Szwast, UPS vice president of international strategy, framed the spending as an effort to build out capabilities that help customers in specialized sectors navigate increasingly complicated global supply chains. "These investments are really aligned to one of our big strategic areas of focus, which is creating capabilities to enable our customers, particularly in complex industries, to more effectively run their global supply chains," he told CNBC.
Among the initiatives are a new hub in the Philippines slated for this year, a facility in Ontario, Canada, due to open in 2027, and an air hub at Hong Kong International Airport scheduled for 2028. UPS has also opened a technology-enabled logistics center in Taiwan and an Amsterdam facility that integrates freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and cold-chain capabilities under one roof. The Taiwan facility has used automation and robotics to cut total supply chain time by one day, Szwast said. UPS also operates weekly service on the Paris–Hong Kong route and the Shenzhen–Sydney route, each running five days a week.
Szwast said that as global supply chains come under growing strain, companies have moved to spread risk across multiple sourcing and distribution points rather than relying on a single node, even as those same businesses push out new products with unfamiliar logistics demands faster than ever before. "What they find in a lot of cases is that their supply chains look more like their histories than their strategies," he said.
The $2 billion figure encompasses a previously announced $48 million buildout of 27 temperature-controlled facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia aimed at handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, including GLP-1 weight loss drugs. UPS said the healthcare initiative is part of its broader effort to grow in higher-margin logistics services.
#chains #facility #Logistics
Scott Szwast, UPS vice president of international strategy, framed the spending as an effort to build out capabilities that help customers in specialized sectors navigate increasingly complicated global supply chains. "These investments are really aligned to one of our big strategic areas of focus, which is creating capabilities to enable our customers, particularly in complex industries, to more effectively run their global supply chains," he told CNBC.
Among the initiatives are a new hub in the Philippines slated for this year, a facility in Ontario, Canada, due to open in 2027, and an air hub at Hong Kong International Airport scheduled for 2028. UPS has also opened a technology-enabled logistics center in Taiwan and an Amsterdam facility that integrates freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and cold-chain capabilities under one roof. The Taiwan facility has used automation and robotics to cut total supply chain time by one day, Szwast said. UPS also operates weekly service on the Paris–Hong Kong route and the Shenzhen–Sydney route, each running five days a week.
Szwast said that as global supply chains come under growing strain, companies have moved to spread risk across multiple sourcing and distribution points rather than relying on a single node, even as those same businesses push out new products with unfamiliar logistics demands faster than ever before. "What they find in a lot of cases is that their supply chains look more like their histories than their strategies," he said.
The $2 billion figure encompasses a previously announced $48 million buildout of 27 temperature-controlled facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia aimed at handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, including GLP-1 weight loss drugs. UPS said the healthcare initiative is part of its broader effort to grow in higher-margin logistics services.
#chains #facility #Logistics
