1 day ago
Jim West thinks UFC champion Sean Strickland presents a challenge that ***** ody else does at middleweight.
Anthony Hernandez (15-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) saw his eight-fight winning streak snapped by Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) in February. Strickland went onto upset Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight ***** le at UFC 328.
Hernandez's coach West says they approached Strickland's unique style incorrectly.
"Like in Anthony's case, obviously he had an eight-fight win streak, which is the longest in UFC middleweight history, and then he had a mishap," West told MMA Junkie Radio. "OK, well, you fought a unicorn. Sean Strickland is a unicorn, right? When you look at all the middleweights, he's the only one that's going to present that thing that he does, right? There's no one else like Sean Strickland, so you have to throw that aside.
"It's almost kind of an outlier. There's things that I think went into that fight where he might have been in his own head a little bit that we talked about with certain things as far as the approach, and we just got caught against the now-current UFC champ. He's one-of-a-kind. We got caught, we made some mistakes, we didn't approach the fight the way we were supposed to, and we lost. You have to move on."
#else
Anthony Hernandez (15-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) saw his eight-fight winning streak snapped by Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) in February. Strickland went onto upset Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight ***** le at UFC 328.
Hernandez's coach West says they approached Strickland's unique style incorrectly.
"Like in Anthony's case, obviously he had an eight-fight win streak, which is the longest in UFC middleweight history, and then he had a mishap," West told MMA Junkie Radio. "OK, well, you fought a unicorn. Sean Strickland is a unicorn, right? When you look at all the middleweights, he's the only one that's going to present that thing that he does, right? There's no one else like Sean Strickland, so you have to throw that aside.
"It's almost kind of an outlier. There's things that I think went into that fight where he might have been in his own head a little bit that we talked about with certain things as far as the approach, and we just got caught against the now-current UFC champ. He's one-of-a-kind. We got caught, we made some mistakes, we didn't approach the fight the way we were supposed to, and we lost. You have to move on."
#else
3 days ago
CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off home run in the opener of the City Series was still the talk of the town heading into Game 2 Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable's decision to pitch to Crow-Armstrong in the 10th inning was debated ad nauseam on talk radio and the internet, and Venable reiterated Tuesday that he was at peace with the move.
"PCA's a really special player, and yeah, he's scary, but so is (Seiya) Suzuki, you know what I mean?" he said.
Meanwhile, Cubs fans and the media debated whether the epic night sealed the National League Most Valuable Player award for PCA in his duel with Los Angeles Dodgers unicorn Shohei Ohtani.
"That's for you guys," Crow-Armstrong said. "When you play a game like we did tonight, that's all the fun I need in my life ever."
#Chicago #debated #pete
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable's decision to pitch to Crow-Armstrong in the 10th inning was debated ad nauseam on talk radio and the internet, and Venable reiterated Tuesday that he was at peace with the move.
"PCA's a really special player, and yeah, he's scary, but so is (Seiya) Suzuki, you know what I mean?" he said.
Meanwhile, Cubs fans and the media debated whether the epic night sealed the National League Most Valuable Player award for PCA in his duel with Los Angeles Dodgers unicorn Shohei Ohtani.
"That's for you guys," Crow-Armstrong said. "When you play a game like we did tonight, that's all the fun I need in my life ever."
#Chicago #debated #pete
4 days ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Dana White heaps praise on incoming Contender Series prospect Bella Mir: 'A one-of-one unicorn': Bella Mir has all the credentials of a future great, but you can't count your chickens before they hatch in combat sports.
'Stressed' Din Thomas flamed for quitting (literally) on Gillian Robertson after uninspired UFC 330 loss: 'Stand behind your fighter': I'm glad Din already apologized for his UFC 330 outburst, because it was ugly work.
Former UFC **** le challenger questions Islam Makhachev's Welterweight future: 'His game has to change': It's always difficult for grinding wrestlers to go up in weight. Strength and size are major components to holding somebody down even if there's technique involved too.
#bella #midnight #mania #contender
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Dana White heaps praise on incoming Contender Series prospect Bella Mir: 'A one-of-one unicorn': Bella Mir has all the credentials of a future great, but you can't count your chickens before they hatch in combat sports.
'Stressed' Din Thomas flamed for quitting (literally) on Gillian Robertson after uninspired UFC 330 loss: 'Stand behind your fighter': I'm glad Din already apologized for his UFC 330 outburst, because it was ugly work.
Former UFC **** le challenger questions Islam Makhachev's Welterweight future: 'His game has to change': It's always difficult for grinding wrestlers to go up in weight. Strength and size are major components to holding somebody down even if there's technique involved too.
#bella #midnight #mania #contender
5 days ago
David Davidov said he stood for 20 seconds in shocked silence when a longtime customers Facetimed him this summer to show off a once-in-a-lifetime prize that had come from his strip-mall store west of Boca Raton.
It was a unicorn in the world of baseball trading cards: a 2026 Shohei Ohtani Topps Chrome card, the only one made.
It features the Los Angeles Dodger's signature in both English and Kanji, characters used in the ***** anese writing system. In the center of the card there are two game worn Major League Baseball logo jersey patches marking Ohtani's consecutive National League MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.
It's become one of the world's most expensive sports cards. The person who scored the card later sold it to the online network Secure Collectibles for $11 million.
People come to Boca Sports Cards all the time to buy a pack of baseball cards, which can range from $7 to $500, but since the unicorn emerged, Davidov said his business, in the Sandalwood Plaza shopping center along State Road 7, has welcomed a revolving door of new and old customers and the phone hasn't stopped ringing as others hope to capture some magic of their own.
#Baseball #davidov #unicorn
It was a unicorn in the world of baseball trading cards: a 2026 Shohei Ohtani Topps Chrome card, the only one made.
It features the Los Angeles Dodger's signature in both English and Kanji, characters used in the ***** anese writing system. In the center of the card there are two game worn Major League Baseball logo jersey patches marking Ohtani's consecutive National League MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.
It's become one of the world's most expensive sports cards. The person who scored the card later sold it to the online network Secure Collectibles for $11 million.
People come to Boca Sports Cards all the time to buy a pack of baseball cards, which can range from $7 to $500, but since the unicorn emerged, Davidov said his business, in the Sandalwood Plaza shopping center along State Road 7, has welcomed a revolving door of new and old customers and the phone hasn't stopped ringing as others hope to capture some magic of their own.
#Baseball #davidov #unicorn
10 days ago
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish avoided additional jail time Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor alcohol-related driving charge that stemmed from her 2022 arrest in Georgia after someone called 911 about a driver asleep at the wheel at a traffic light.
Other charges were dropped. After entering the plea by video, Haddish was placed on 12 months' probation and told to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete a substance abuse evaluation. She was credited for the brief time she spent in jail following her arrest.
Haddish's films include the comedy "Girls Trip," "Night School," "Like a Boss" and "The Kitchen." She wrote the New York Times bestseller "The Last Black Unicorn," which earned a Grammy nomination for a subsequent audiobook she narrated. In 2018, she won an Emmy for her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and a Grammy in 2021 for her special "Black Mitzvah."
At around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2022, someone called 911 to report seeing a person who appeared to be asleep in the driver's seat of a white Ford Explorer with their foot on the brake in Peachtree City, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Atlanta, according to a court filing. An officer spotted an SUV that matched the description given by the caller and stopped Haddish as she pulled into a neighborhood, according to a police report.
Haddish's lawyers in May asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that waiting more than four years for the case to be resolved had caused personal and professional difficulties and violated her right to a speedy trial. Fayette County State Court Judge Jason Thompson rejected her arguments.
#arrest
Other charges were dropped. After entering the plea by video, Haddish was placed on 12 months' probation and told to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete a substance abuse evaluation. She was credited for the brief time she spent in jail following her arrest.
Haddish's films include the comedy "Girls Trip," "Night School," "Like a Boss" and "The Kitchen." She wrote the New York Times bestseller "The Last Black Unicorn," which earned a Grammy nomination for a subsequent audiobook she narrated. In 2018, she won an Emmy for her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and a Grammy in 2021 for her special "Black Mitzvah."
At around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2022, someone called 911 to report seeing a person who appeared to be asleep in the driver's seat of a white Ford Explorer with their foot on the brake in Peachtree City, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Atlanta, according to a court filing. An officer spotted an SUV that matched the description given by the caller and stopped Haddish as she pulled into a neighborhood, according to a police report.
Haddish's lawyers in May asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that waiting more than four years for the case to be resolved had caused personal and professional difficulties and violated her right to a speedy trial. Fayette County State Court Judge Jason Thompson rejected her arguments.
#arrest
10 days ago
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish avoided additional jail time Tuesday when she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor alcohol-related driving charge that stemmed from her 2022 arrest in Georgia after someone called 911 about a driver asleep at the wheel at a traffic light.
Other charges were dropped. After entering the plea by video, Haddish was placed on 12 months' probation and told to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete a substance abuse evaluation. She was credited for the brief time she spent in jail following her arrest.
Haddish's films include the comedy "Girls Trip," "Night School," "Like a Boss" and "The Kitchen." She wrote the New York Times best seller "The Last Black Unicorn," which earned a Grammy nomination. In 2018, Haddish won an Emmy for her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and a Grammy in 2021 for her special "Black Mitzvah."
At around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2022, someone called 911 to report seeing a person who appeared to be asleep in the driver's seat of a white Ford Explorer with their foot on the brake in Peachtree City, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Atlanta, according to a court filing. An officer spotted an SUV that matched the description given by the caller and stopped Haddish as she pulled into a neighborhood, according to a police report.
Haddish's lawyers in May asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that waiting more than four years for the case to be resolved had caused personal and professional difficulties and violated her right to a speedy trial. Fayette County State Court Judge Jason Thompson rejected her arguments.
#night #judge #time
Other charges were dropped. After entering the plea by video, Haddish was placed on 12 months' probation and told to avoid drugs and alcohol and complete a substance abuse evaluation. She was credited for the brief time she spent in jail following her arrest.
Haddish's films include the comedy "Girls Trip," "Night School," "Like a Boss" and "The Kitchen." She wrote the New York Times best seller "The Last Black Unicorn," which earned a Grammy nomination. In 2018, Haddish won an Emmy for her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and a Grammy in 2021 for her special "Black Mitzvah."
At around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2022, someone called 911 to report seeing a person who appeared to be asleep in the driver's seat of a white Ford Explorer with their foot on the brake in Peachtree City, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Atlanta, according to a court filing. An officer spotted an SUV that matched the description given by the caller and stopped Haddish as she pulled into a neighborhood, according to a police report.
Haddish's lawyers in May asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that waiting more than four years for the case to be resolved had caused personal and professional difficulties and violated her right to a speedy trial. Fayette County State Court Judge Jason Thompson rejected her arguments.
#night #judge #time
11 days ago
The New Britain Bees edged the three-time defending champion Norwich Sea Unicorns, 3-2, in the opening game of the Futures League playoffs Monday night before a crowd of 2,139 at New Britain Stadium.
Norwich defeated New Britain in last year's championship series.
After a one hour and 44 minute rain delay, the Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Tim Henning (Binghamton) led off with a single and stole second. Henning moved to third on a ground out from Tyler Garbooshian (Rutgers) and scored on a sacrifice fly from Michael Olender (Lehigh).
Norwich tied it in the top of the fifth. CJ Nolan (Sacred Heart) led off with a single and stole second. With two outs, Nolan stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
More: Looking forward to college football, Futures League playoffs | Zanor
#stole #bees #playoffs
Norwich defeated New Britain in last year's championship series.
After a one hour and 44 minute rain delay, the Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Tim Henning (Binghamton) led off with a single and stole second. Henning moved to third on a ground out from Tyler Garbooshian (Rutgers) and scored on a sacrifice fly from Michael Olender (Lehigh).
Norwich tied it in the top of the fifth. CJ Nolan (Sacred Heart) led off with a single and stole second. With two outs, Nolan stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
More: Looking forward to college football, Futures League playoffs | Zanor
#stole #bees #playoffs
17 days ago
It is a massive season for Alexander Isak.
It sounds weird because he is Liverpool's most expensive player in their history, but people have forgotten how much he cost and how big of a coup his arrival was viewed as last summer.
Talk about replacing Mohamed Salah - that's something Liverpool clearly had on their mind last summer. I think we can all agree you're not going to find a right forward who has the output of Salah.
He was the unicorn in the transfer market and a generational player in that respect. I think Liverpool have maybe looked at replacing Salah's numbers through an out-and-out number nine.
That's something we haven't seen Liverpool use over the last couple of years. If you think back to the peak Jurgen Klopp era, it was Roberto Firmino who was a false nine dropping into midfield.
#something
It sounds weird because he is Liverpool's most expensive player in their history, but people have forgotten how much he cost and how big of a coup his arrival was viewed as last summer.
Talk about replacing Mohamed Salah - that's something Liverpool clearly had on their mind last summer. I think we can all agree you're not going to find a right forward who has the output of Salah.
He was the unicorn in the transfer market and a generational player in that respect. I think Liverpool have maybe looked at replacing Salah's numbers through an out-and-out number nine.
That's something we haven't seen Liverpool use over the last couple of years. If you think back to the peak Jurgen Klopp era, it was Roberto Firmino who was a false nine dropping into midfield.
#something
20 days ago
Global Super League 2026: 47-year-old Imran Tahir stars as Guyana Amazon Warriors stage epic comeback to secure second consecutive GSL ****** le originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Guyana Amazon Warriors defend GSL ****** le, winning by six runs.
Team collapsed to 29/8 before recovering to post a modest 85.
Historic bowling effort restricts San Francisco Unicorns to just 79.
Guyana Amazon Warriors, led by 47-year-old Imran Tahir, pulled off a nail-biting six-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in the Global Super League final, staged in Providence, Guyana, on Saturday.
#league #imran
Guyana Amazon Warriors defend GSL ****** le, winning by six runs.
Team collapsed to 29/8 before recovering to post a modest 85.
Historic bowling effort restricts San Francisco Unicorns to just 79.
Guyana Amazon Warriors, led by 47-year-old Imran Tahir, pulled off a nail-biting six-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in the Global Super League final, staged in Providence, Guyana, on Saturday.
#league #imran
21 days ago
Just about everybody who works in Silicon Valley was sold the same dream: Take a low salary now, accept stock options, and work like a dog for a few years. Then, you can cash out when your unicorn goes public, and you'll retire before you hit age 30.
Well, that dream finally became a reality for a whole lot of ******* eX (SPCX) employees this summer. The company's blockbuster IPO was effectively one of the biggest wealth creation events the tech industry has ever seen. In fact, over 4,000 current and former employees were reportedly turned into overnight millionaires after years' worth of equity compensation suddenly became liquid.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Intel Stock Sinks 40%, But Most ******* ysts Still Aren't Bullish on INTC
Nebius Stock Gets Another Wall Street Upgrade. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
#dream #SpaceX
Well, that dream finally became a reality for a whole lot of ******* eX (SPCX) employees this summer. The company's blockbuster IPO was effectively one of the biggest wealth creation events the tech industry has ever seen. In fact, over 4,000 current and former employees were reportedly turned into overnight millionaires after years' worth of equity compensation suddenly became liquid.
Dear Sandisk Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 5
Intel Stock Sinks 40%, But Most ******* ysts Still Aren't Bullish on INTC
Nebius Stock Gets Another Wall Street Upgrade. Here's Why Investors Are Paying Attention.
#dream #SpaceX
29 days ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, as they strode out of the Tardis at the beginning of the opening ceremony.
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#sports #king
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#sports #king
30 days ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, as they strode out of the Tardis at the beginning of the opening ceremony.
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#glasgow
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#glasgow
30 days ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a dramatic entrance to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, as they strode out of the Tardis at the beginning of the opening ceremony.
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#glasgow #show
As the 11-day sporting extravaganza gets under way, Charles and Camilla had a prominent role in the show at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports.
During the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony in Glasgow, unicorn mascot Finnie entertained the crowd and Scottish wrestler Grado made an appearance in a teacake costume.
The show then began with a clip of Doctor Who's famous telephone box going on a journey around Scotland.
#glasgow #show
1 month ago
Britney Spears has made a mysterious baby announcement on Instagram.
The post has led fans to speculate that she is having a baby.
"If you're lucky, I have someone unbelievably beautiful I want to introduce you to, hopefully this year, and if not, the most beautiful things will never be seen!" she wrote.
"Come what may, oh so near but the feet I feel lived too much in fear so the soil of ground that silence suspends is where I'm found yet there begin! It's in the silence!"
The first photo featured a group of baby items, including a onesie that read 'Phoenix has arrived', a baby hat, baby shorts and a mini unicorn backpack.
Then came a photo of her son, Jayden, when he was younger.
The post has led fans to speculate that she is having a baby.
"If you're lucky, I have someone unbelievably beautiful I want to introduce you to, hopefully this year, and if not, the most beautiful things will never be seen!" she wrote.
"Come what may, oh so near but the feet I feel lived too much in fear so the soil of ground that silence suspends is where I'm found yet there begin! It's in the silence!"
The first photo featured a group of baby items, including a onesie that read 'Phoenix has arrived', a baby hat, baby shorts and a mini unicorn backpack.
Then came a photo of her son, Jayden, when he was younger.
1 month ago
Jordan Walker and Kyle Schwarber put on a laser show deep into the Philadelphia night to ensure that the 2026 Home Run Derby was a great success. Concerns about the reimagined event were quickly allayed and Major League Baseball has the blueprint to go forward with an event that has vacillated between being must-see television and a lackluster slog.
The annual meeting of the mashers where only dingers are valued is a bit of a unicorn in the sports ecosphere. NBA All-Star Weekend is an abomination and the Slam Dunk Contest has fallen from hallowed ground with only the smoldering wreckage to observe. NFL players still gather for something with Pro Bowl branding but watching that is tantamount to testing one’s self-respect. Meanwhile, the national pastime still has a midseason showcase with strong bones and a concept so simple even the most casual observer can understand.
So there is good news coming out of Monday night’s longball festival. Even for Netflix, a nascent rights-holder that once again took some feedback in the form of high heat for its presentation of the product. People hated what they did with the All-Star exhibition far less than its Opening Night abomination.
Look elsewhere to see plenty of other people bashing last night’s broadcast. We’re all about the silver linings here. Netflix can improve things with one simple hack.
And that’s doing far, far less.
The annual meeting of the mashers where only dingers are valued is a bit of a unicorn in the sports ecosphere. NBA All-Star Weekend is an abomination and the Slam Dunk Contest has fallen from hallowed ground with only the smoldering wreckage to observe. NFL players still gather for something with Pro Bowl branding but watching that is tantamount to testing one’s self-respect. Meanwhile, the national pastime still has a midseason showcase with strong bones and a concept so simple even the most casual observer can understand.
So there is good news coming out of Monday night’s longball festival. Even for Netflix, a nascent rights-holder that once again took some feedback in the form of high heat for its presentation of the product. People hated what they did with the All-Star exhibition far less than its Opening Night abomination.
Look elsewhere to see plenty of other people bashing last night’s broadcast. We’re all about the silver linings here. Netflix can improve things with one simple hack.
And that’s doing far, far less.
2 months ago
Unattached. A man without a team.
In track season.
In his upcoming college football season? Former three-star prospect and ex-UCLA signee Karson Gordon is preparing to play for FCS program Austin Peay.
“He’s a unicorn,” Austin Peay’s third-year coach Jeff Faris said.
On the heels of the NCAA’s first modern-era foray into a single transfer portal window for college football players, which ran from Jan. 2-16, 2026, Gordon is enrolling at Austin Peay following his late-spring departure from UCLA because of his savvy in examining the system.
In track season.
In his upcoming college football season? Former three-star prospect and ex-UCLA signee Karson Gordon is preparing to play for FCS program Austin Peay.
“He’s a unicorn,” Austin Peay’s third-year coach Jeff Faris said.
On the heels of the NCAA’s first modern-era foray into a single transfer portal window for college football players, which ran from Jan. 2-16, 2026, Gordon is enrolling at Austin Peay following his late-spring departure from UCLA because of his savvy in examining the system.
2 months ago
It has been a while, but it is the conclusion of another NFL offseason weekend. It is time to take a look around the NFC West to see what is going on with the Arizona Cardinals' division rivals.
What is new with the Seattle Seahawks?
Below are a few stories from the last week about the Seahawks for Cardinals fans to know about.
Every year, teams have players under pressure. Some are under more pressure than others for different reasons. This Seahawks running back is considered to be under the most pressure.
Second-year safety Nick Emmanwori is an athletic freak. Here is why he is a unicorn.
What is new with the Seattle Seahawks?
Below are a few stories from the last week about the Seahawks for Cardinals fans to know about.
Every year, teams have players under pressure. Some are under more pressure than others for different reasons. This Seahawks running back is considered to be under the most pressure.
Second-year safety Nick Emmanwori is an athletic freak. Here is why he is a unicorn.
2 months ago
Australia's VC ecosystem remains divided over a capital gains tax overhaul, with investors warning it could drive talent to lower-tax rivals.
Under the proposal, Australian investors would no longer be eligible for a 50% capital gains tax discount on their ****** ets from July 1, 2027. Instead, the discount would be replaced by a 30% minimum tax floor based on an "inflation index cost base model" under which investors would be taxed on gains above the rate of inflation.
Not only will it impact Australian investors, families and trusts—leaving foreign investors and superannuation funds mostly untouched—but entrepreneur stock ownership plans (ESOPs) would see their effective tax rate rise from 23.5% to 47%.
The backlash from Australia's tech ecosystem was instant. Critics said this would erode Australia's competitiveness in favor of lower-tax regimes such as those in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, all vying for a larger piece of a highly mobile and global talent pool. They added that it would also undermine the kind of entrepreneurialism that has seen the country spawn tech unicorns such as Canva, Rokt and Immutable.
On Thursday, Australian authorities responded by introducing further definition to the tax reform for VCs and startups, underlining the age, size and nature of the company's business when shares were issued and shareholding periods, while exempting VCs from the inflation-based index approach to calculating tax.
Under the proposal, Australian investors would no longer be eligible for a 50% capital gains tax discount on their ****** ets from July 1, 2027. Instead, the discount would be replaced by a 30% minimum tax floor based on an "inflation index cost base model" under which investors would be taxed on gains above the rate of inflation.
Not only will it impact Australian investors, families and trusts—leaving foreign investors and superannuation funds mostly untouched—but entrepreneur stock ownership plans (ESOPs) would see their effective tax rate rise from 23.5% to 47%.
The backlash from Australia's tech ecosystem was instant. Critics said this would erode Australia's competitiveness in favor of lower-tax regimes such as those in Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, all vying for a larger piece of a highly mobile and global talent pool. They added that it would also undermine the kind of entrepreneurialism that has seen the country spawn tech unicorns such as Canva, Rokt and Immutable.
On Thursday, Australian authorities responded by introducing further definition to the tax reform for VCs and startups, underlining the age, size and nature of the company's business when shares were issued and shareholding periods, while exempting VCs from the inflation-based index approach to calculating tax.
2 months ago
The Major League Cricket is back with a new season, promising a summer packed with some thrilling cricket action. The league concluded its player draft in March with a host of fresh faces ahead of the tournament.
This year’s draft recorded a total of 17 players with the 6 franchises finalising on their squads. With the reshuffling of seasoned players and the introduction of new faces gearing up for their debut season, the competition for the ****** le could not have been more intense.
Carmi Le Roux remained the first overall pick for the season, snapped by Los Angeles Knight riders. Los Angeles had a disappointing 2025 season, with just two wins in the tournament; they finished last in the final standings.
Andre Russel’s side struggled with their fast bowling unit throughout the 2025 season. Ultimately, the wicket-taking charts for the top ten bowlers featured just one LAKR bowler by the end of the tournament.
Carmi Le Roux’s addition to the squad is expected to strengthen the team’s bowling lineup, carrying the team towards a successful MLC season.
Former USA Captain Steven Taylor’s MLC campaign met a sharp fall as the left-hand batter went unsold after being released by Seattle Orcas ahead of the 2026 season. Once a top pick for the USA franchises is no longer in demand.
Former West Indies international all-rounder Raymon Reifer is set to feature for the Orcas, providing much-needed depth to the side.
In a setup still looking for pace-bowling depth, several players caught the eye. Texas Super Kings brought in Former Sri Lanka A seamer Amshi de Silva and ex-India U19 and Rajasthan pacer Abhimanyu Lamba. Meanwhile, MI New York made an addition of Afghanistan-born Faisal Khan Ahmedzai to strengthen their attack.
The Unicorns also bolstered their bowling unit with former Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Ilyas and experienced seamer Zia ul Haq, who were released by Texas despite their consistent performance.
Steven Taylor's exit opened doors for Aakarshit Gomel. The former MI New York opener seized his chance by finally securing a spot in the San Francisco Unicorns after three seasons of perseverance in the minor league.
The SFU actively participated in the selection, making five domestic additions to their lineup.
Pick
Player
Franchise
This year’s draft recorded a total of 17 players with the 6 franchises finalising on their squads. With the reshuffling of seasoned players and the introduction of new faces gearing up for their debut season, the competition for the ****** le could not have been more intense.
Carmi Le Roux remained the first overall pick for the season, snapped by Los Angeles Knight riders. Los Angeles had a disappointing 2025 season, with just two wins in the tournament; they finished last in the final standings.
Andre Russel’s side struggled with their fast bowling unit throughout the 2025 season. Ultimately, the wicket-taking charts for the top ten bowlers featured just one LAKR bowler by the end of the tournament.
Carmi Le Roux’s addition to the squad is expected to strengthen the team’s bowling lineup, carrying the team towards a successful MLC season.
Former USA Captain Steven Taylor’s MLC campaign met a sharp fall as the left-hand batter went unsold after being released by Seattle Orcas ahead of the 2026 season. Once a top pick for the USA franchises is no longer in demand.
Former West Indies international all-rounder Raymon Reifer is set to feature for the Orcas, providing much-needed depth to the side.
In a setup still looking for pace-bowling depth, several players caught the eye. Texas Super Kings brought in Former Sri Lanka A seamer Amshi de Silva and ex-India U19 and Rajasthan pacer Abhimanyu Lamba. Meanwhile, MI New York made an addition of Afghanistan-born Faisal Khan Ahmedzai to strengthen their attack.
The Unicorns also bolstered their bowling unit with former Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Ilyas and experienced seamer Zia ul Haq, who were released by Texas despite their consistent performance.
Steven Taylor's exit opened doors for Aakarshit Gomel. The former MI New York opener seized his chance by finally securing a spot in the San Francisco Unicorns after three seasons of perseverance in the minor league.
The SFU actively participated in the selection, making five domestic additions to their lineup.
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3 months ago
Nine months since the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on first-time H-1B visa approvals took effect, some top unicorns are actually hiring more H-1B employees than they did before, according to a PitchBook ******* ysis of federal employment data.
The hefty fee—which President Donald Trump cast as a way to curb H-1B hiring and steer well-paid technical jobs to American workers—has widened the gap between the best-funded startups and everyone else.
Employment experts say the uptick in hiring of foreign workers among the top 30 US startups by valuation reflects the cutthroat race for AI talent. The best-funded labs are competing for a thin pool of senior researchers and engineers, and the fee, so far, has done little to deter companies sitting on billions in venture capital.
OpenAI, for instance, landed 27 H-1B approvals in the first half of fiscal 2026, already surpassing its full-year fiscal 2025 total of 21, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Stripe had 46, up from 23. The data reflects all approved first-time H-1B visa applications, including hires from abroad, which trigger the fee, as well as H-1B sponsorships for people already in the US, which do not.
“There is a correlation between dry powder and hiring, and there is also a correlation between the haves and the have-nots,” said Jody Thelander, founder and CEO of compensation specialist J. Thelander Consulting.
The hefty fee—which President Donald Trump cast as a way to curb H-1B hiring and steer well-paid technical jobs to American workers—has widened the gap between the best-funded startups and everyone else.
Employment experts say the uptick in hiring of foreign workers among the top 30 US startups by valuation reflects the cutthroat race for AI talent. The best-funded labs are competing for a thin pool of senior researchers and engineers, and the fee, so far, has done little to deter companies sitting on billions in venture capital.
OpenAI, for instance, landed 27 H-1B approvals in the first half of fiscal 2026, already surpassing its full-year fiscal 2025 total of 21, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Stripe had 46, up from 23. The data reflects all approved first-time H-1B visa applications, including hires from abroad, which trigger the fee, as well as H-1B sponsorships for people already in the US, which do not.
“There is a correlation between dry powder and hiring, and there is also a correlation between the haves and the have-nots,” said Jody Thelander, founder and CEO of compensation specialist J. Thelander Consulting.
3 months ago
SAN ANTONIO — With 60 seconds remaining and Game 1 of the NBA Finals hanging in the balance, the ball naturally rested in Victor Wembanyama's massive hands.
Matched up with Karl-Anthony Towns on the right wing, with his evening mileage creeping on 40 grueling minutes and offensive struggles dominating his debut, the logistics weren't in his favor. Still, he pressed on. He had to.
In Wembanyama's mind, he knew where he wanted to go, the desired angle to attack Towns. Previous possessions involving the alien and unicorn had shown the possibility of production. But at that moment, as he put the ball on the ground and began his charge, his body had other plans. Wembanyama lost control, the consummation of fatigue from a system that had channeled all of its efforts through his limbs against a smart, physical Knicks team. Josh Hart, who had bested the Frenchman on multiple occasions Wednesday evening from an energy standpoint, pounced on the opportunity, spawning a fast break, a Jalen Brunson dagger and a knockout punch.
"I'm going to figure it out," Wembanyama said following the 105-95 loss. "Yeah, I mean, I was bad tonight. It's not more complicated than that. … I think we let that one go."
Given that the postseason — much less the NBA Finals — is more or less an expanded chess match, and how Towns' new, expanded offensive role as a hub had fundamentally changed New York's playoff path, attempting to throw a wrench in those plans seemed like an adequate first move for the Spurs.
Matched up with Karl-Anthony Towns on the right wing, with his evening mileage creeping on 40 grueling minutes and offensive struggles dominating his debut, the logistics weren't in his favor. Still, he pressed on. He had to.
In Wembanyama's mind, he knew where he wanted to go, the desired angle to attack Towns. Previous possessions involving the alien and unicorn had shown the possibility of production. But at that moment, as he put the ball on the ground and began his charge, his body had other plans. Wembanyama lost control, the consummation of fatigue from a system that had channeled all of its efforts through his limbs against a smart, physical Knicks team. Josh Hart, who had bested the Frenchman on multiple occasions Wednesday evening from an energy standpoint, pounced on the opportunity, spawning a fast break, a Jalen Brunson dagger and a knockout punch.
"I'm going to figure it out," Wembanyama said following the 105-95 loss. "Yeah, I mean, I was bad tonight. It's not more complicated than that. … I think we let that one go."
Given that the postseason — much less the NBA Finals — is more or less an expanded chess match, and how Towns' new, expanded offensive role as a hub had fundamentally changed New York's playoff path, attempting to throw a wrench in those plans seemed like an adequate first move for the Spurs.
