Private equity dealmakers in the US are poised for higher borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.
The rate-setting committee unanimously agreed to raise the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, and officials largely agreed that, at the current trend, one more hike would be needed in 2026.
The decision lifted the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%, in line with market expectations heading into the September meeting.
Kyle Walters, a PE ******* yst at PitchBook, described the rate hike as "directionally negative for PE exit activity," though it is unlikely to cause significant damage on its own.
"The larger question is whether this rate hike is a one-off or if more are to follow. If it's the latter, that would have a more negative impact on monetization efforts, as most LBO debt is floating rate, which results in higher interest expense on these companies, and can damage the financial statements prospective buyers look at."

#interest #damage #reserve

Washington hosts Utah State tomorrow but before we transition to Saturday's gameday coverage. Here is the Week 1 mailbag!
Chicken Little: Is it time to panic?
I wouldn't say the sky is falling, but there is certainly plenty of reason to be concerned. The Huskies' struggles on offense are excusable, but they make you seriously consider a complete shift in expectations now that their two best running backs will miss time. Washington is in desperate need of a hot start to stay as healthy as possible for the toughest games on the schedule, which come in the second half of the season. I get that rivalry games can be funky, but there is zero reason why the Apple Cup should've been as close as it was. Wazzu's offense was horrid, and Washington's was equally so until the fourth quarter. For a team wanting to compete with the Big Ten elite… that's bad. I'm not panicking just yet, but I am considering lowering my win total because I'm not sure if UW will be healthy enough to be the best version of itself.
iadawg: Ellinneus Davis was supposed to be the best defensive lineman but he only had the third most snaps of defensive linemen. Can you explain this? Thanks.
Definitely strange, but I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about it unless it happens against Utah State and Eastern Washington. There's a good chance he had a minor injury bugging him, or head coach Jedd Fisch and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters saw opportunities with other lineman and took advantage. In the end, it worked out for the Huskies. His lower-than-expected usage rate is not a trend that I think will continue through the remainder of September.

#washington #time #defensive #offense

Dolly Parton was a master musician, accomplished cook, and, perhaps most importantly, an excellent communicator. Parton could masterfully handle any insult, joke, or mean-spirited words that came her way.
Communication expert Dorie Clark broke down one of Dolly Parton's most infamous interviews with Barbara Walters from 1978. In it, Walters (knowingly or unknowingly) talked down to Parton about her appearance and upbringing.
But in true Dolly style, she defused anger and outrage with a strategy Clark calls a "label upgrade." It's a trick that worked well for Parton, and one Clark is sure can work for anyone during conversations that may turn offensive without warning.
In the clip shared on her Instagram, Clark highlights moments from the 1978 ABC News interview between Walters and Parton.
Walters first questions Parton about her looks, stating, "Dolly, you don't have to look like this. You're very beautiful. You don't have to wear the blonde wigs. You don't have to wear the extreme clothes, right?"

#walters #down #dorie

Unpaid carers have received gift boxes in recognition of support they provide to other people.
The boxes hold a range of items intended to remind carers to take some time for themselves, including teabags, biscuits and mugs.
Suzie Walters-Jeffries from Devon Carers at Westbank said the project was designed to thank 100 of the 35,000 unpaid carers across Devon who look after people with dementia, mental health issues, chronic illness and other health challenges.
The project has been coordinated by Devon Carers at Westbank, the Devon Partnership NHS Trust and mental health charity Open Up.
The gift boxes have been given to unpaid carers across the county [BBC]

#unpaid #Health #gift #people

With the 2026 season finally upon us, one aspect of Washington's defense will feature a multitude of fresh faces. After seniors Zach Durfee and Anterio Thompson left and were selected in the 2026 NFL draft, the Huskies will replace the veterans with young, blue-chip talent.
That talent comes in the form of two of the highest-rated recruits in the state last year: defensive tackle Derek Colman-Brusa and edge rusher Ramzak Fruean, who are set to make their first career start in the Apple Cup against Washington State on Sunday, September 6.
Joining the youngsters up front will be a pair of fourth-year Huskies: tackle Elinneus Davis and outside linebacker Jacob Lane. Both Davis and Lane played in all 13 games for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters last season, and now, the experienced pass rushers can take the freshman duo under their wing.
Behind them, Walters has several new faces expected to make an impact in the rotation. Along the interior are Sacramento State transfer DeSean Watts, Ball State transfer Darin Conley, and Mississippi State transfer Kai McClendon. Although McClendon is recovering from an ACL injury sustained at Mississippi State, he was fully cleared for contact in the final week of fall camp.
The incoming trio has adapted nicely to Walters' system, which finished last year ranked No. 12 in the country in rushing yards allowed per game.

#last #transfer

Washington's defense will defend against a familiar quarterback but in a much different situation on Sunday afternoon. Caden Pinnick will line up under center for Washington State. The former FCS Freshman All-American at UC Davis started for the Aggies inside Husky Stadium exactly one year earlier on September 6th, 2025.
"I don't think the representation of him playing against us a year ago in a different system at a different school is something that we can really pay attention to," defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said of Pinnick during the final week of Fall camp. He followed that up with additional comments on Tuesday of game week. "It's a completely different player when you're surrounded by a different environment," Walters noted. "[Pinnick] has athleticism to extend plays with his legs and is accurate when he has a clean pocket and can deliver the ball. [He's a] good player, which is why he was able to earn a starting job at Wazzu."
Pinnick started every game last year for the Aggies, including that game at Washington. Walters' defense held him to just 50 yards passing with one touchdown and an interception that Saturday night. But in total, Pinnick tossed for over 3,200 yards on the season with 32 touchdowns and an additional 437 yards on the ground. Walters knows the caliber of athlete he's up against for the second-straight season.
"[Pinnick] is a cerebral guy that can move around, extend plays with his legs, and he's accurate when he throws the football," Walters said. And during his first Monday press conference of the season, Jedd Fisch shared similar thoughts on the athleticism Pinnick brings to the position.
"He made a lot of plays with his feet, with his arm," Fisch recalled from studying Pinnick at UC Davis last year. "I remember, I think they were playing Mercer, that he made some unbelievable plays that I was very impressed."

#plays #season #washington #davis

Stoke City have shopped across the pond by bringing in two deadline-day signings - USA international midfielder Jack McGlynn from MLS side Houston Dynamo and young left-back Luca Bombino from San Diego, both for an undisclosed fee.
Subject to international clearance after his late-night signing, 23-year-old McGlynn, 23, who has won 13 international caps, has signed a three-year contract, which includes an option for a further season, in the club's favour.
"Jack has been a standout player in MLS in recent seasons," said Potters' sporting director Jonathan Walters.
"He is an attack-minded midfielder who adds goals and ****** ists and the ability to play in a variety of midfield roles. We believe he will go on an exciting journey with us."
Stoke had earlier in the day signed 20-year-old Bombino on a four-deal from another MLS side San Diego.

#international #jack #diego

After watching the entirety of spring practice and the majority of fall camp from the sidelines while recovering from a torn ACL, defensive tackle Kai McClendon says he's back at 100 percent and ready to make an impact for the Washington Huskies this fall.
The former Mississippi State starter, who played in 12 games for the Bulldogs as a true freshman in 2024, didn't need long to make an impact after he was cleared to return to action. On one of his first reps in a team period during Tuesday's practice, the 6-foot-2, 320-pound junior batted a Demond Williams Jr. pass into the air, which turned into an interception for linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah.
Moving forward, the Huskies are hoping he can develop into a disruptive piece in the middle of defensive coordinator Ryan Walters' scheme, which was one of the biggest factors in him choosing Jedd Fisch's program out of the transfer portal.
"They told me they like my game and my physicality and my experience," McClendon said on Friday. "They just want me to keep going and keep elevating off that so I can be a good part of Washington."
A big part of McClendon continuing to elevate his game comes down to defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi's plan for his development, and the Mississippi State transfer has placed all his faith in his position coach.

#fall #impact

With the Washington Huskies set to kick off the 2026 season in less than two weeks against the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup, Jedd Fisch's team got an influx of reinforcements back during Tuesday's practice.
As ******* ps and bruises accrue over the course of fall camp, Fisch's coaching staff has been a big proponent of playing things safely. Cornerback Dylan Robinson, linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, and offensive lineman Champ Taulealea have missed time over the last few weeks, and all three made their return to the team portions of practice, while defensive tackle Kai McClendon took his first reps with the Huskies after spending the entirety of spring and most of the fall recovering from a torn ACL.
"Right now we're just trying to see where he fits in," defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said of the Mississippi State transfer on Tuesday. "We've just got to put together a good week of practice, and follow that up with a good week of game prep, and we'll see where he's at."
If his first practice is any indicator of that, the third-year player could be a strong addition to the interior. He batted a Demond Williams Jr. pass into the air during an early team period, which turned into the day's only turnover, a diving interception for linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah.
"Obviously his size and his experience," defensive tackle Elinneus Davis said of what McClendon brings to the interior. "He comes from an SEC school, but his style, he brings everything you want in a nose tackle, (3-technique), so we're trying to get him in the scheme and understand the blocking schemes, and that'll help him go a lot longer."

#practice #defensive #huskies #fall

Following Saturday night's mock game, there's no doubt about freshman outside linebacker Ramzak Fruean's role with the Washington Huskies.
"Ramzak's going to start for us," coach Jedd Fisch said after the scrimmage. "There's no question about that."
Throughout both spring and fall camp, the former four-star recruit out of in-state Bethel High School has flashed elite athleticism that has had Fisch's entire coaching staff buzzing about his potential. Over the last few weeks, that has turned into first-team reps along the defensive line, which has resulted in the havoc plays that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters wants to see from his pass rush, including a sack in Saturday's scrimmage.
"It's been exponential," outside linebackers coach Aaron Van Horn said of Fruean's growth. "Obviously, it's something you hope for from young guys especially; there's so much to learn as far as maturity-wise off the field and on the field."
"He takes things seriously, so he's taken a huge jump as far as the football school piece of it...the technique, the fundamentals. And the other piece of it that you can just watch is he practices as hard as just about anybody; you can just watch it, he practices everything. That's one of the things that he embodies, and it's showing up."

#field #watch

Every so often, the six children of Jerry Buss that make up the family trust have a public dispute over the Los Angeles Lakers that reminds us how little they see eye-to-eye when it comes to their father's vision for the team he bought in 1979.
The latest instance came Monday when ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Buss siblings agreed to sell their remaining 17.8 percent stake in the Lakers as part of Mark Walters' sale to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, effectively removing Jeanie Buss as governor of the team... only for an attorney for Jeanie to write a letter contesting the sell.
"This is just the latest instance of a years-long pattern whereby Joey and Jesse Buss leak false, defamatory and pernicious 'information' to Mr. Charania for the malicious purpose of doing harm to the Los Angeles Lakers so long as Dr. Buss's chosen successor, Jeanie Buss, carries out her father's wishes," the letter read.
In essence, a year after the Buss' sold their majority stake to Walter -- a process many of the siblings were frustrated by and one that allowed Jeanie to remain governor through 2030 -- the siblings have now voted to sell their remaining stake without the blessing of Jeanie. Thus, we're headed for another public family feud.
And can they please spare us this time? I would love nothing more than if the Buss' could settle their differences privately for once.

#jeanie #siblings #public

The Cincinnati Bengals really appear to have a big hit on their hands with rookie wideout Colbie Young.
Young, the fourth-round wideout who keeps making big plays in training camp…just keeps right on doing it.
One of the latest examples comes from over the weekend, where Young soared up to grab a contested catch from Joe Burrow. Dan ***** d provided the footage, plus a quote from Bengals wideouts coach Troy Walters:
Young himself talked about his growing connection with the star quarterback.
"As soon as I get out of my break, the ball is there. Like I've said, you can't guard a perfect ball," Young said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "Just me and Joe trusting each other on that timing route. He makes it easy. All that pressure in his face, he has to read all the checks, and he still threw a perfect ball out there."

#colbie

For the third consecutive year, a Washington Huskies linebacker has been recognized on the preseason Butkus Award watch list ahead of the 2026 college football season.
Xe'ree Alexander, a senior who joined Jedd Fisch's program last offseason through the transfer portal after one season at Central Florida, was one of 51 players on the annual watch list after fellow senior Buddah Al-Uqdah found himself on the same list in 2025.
The younger brother of former Husky wide receiver Lonyatta "Junior" Alexander made an immediate impact in his first season on Montlake last fall. An Auburn, Washington native, Alexander made five starts and played in all 13 games for first-year defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, and finished second on the team in tackles (70) and tackles for loss (5), both of which are career highs.
Dating back to 2024 with former UW linebacker Carson Bruener, Alexander and Al-Uqdah are the latest preseason honorees while ex-Husky standout Edefuan Ulofoshio played his way into being one of five finalists in 2023 despite not making the preseason watch list.
"I think—not only for X—but I think that speaks to the program and how he runs it," inside linebackers coach Brian Odom said before the start of fall camp when asked about the talented fourth-year linebacker electing to stay with the team despite having other veteran options around him.

#alexander #list #preseason #uqdah

Japanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko has left Stoke City to join J1 League side Urawa Reds for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old returns to ***** an after two seasons in the Championship with the Potters, having arrived from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2024.
He played 75 times for Stoke across all competitions, but has not featured in the early weeks of the latest campaign.
"Tatsuki and his family were open to exploring a return home and, after we reached an agreement with Urawa, he leaves with our gratitude for his commitment as a Stoke City player," Stoke's sporting director Jonathan Walters told the club website.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page

#stoke #seko #reds #Japan

The Washington Huskies ran 125 plays in their first of two scrimmages of fall camp, and as has been the story for the majority of the first two weeks of practice, the defense stole the show.
On sustained drives, Washington's offense was able to muster just two touchdowns, as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters' overwhelming pass rush wreaked havoc against all the quarterbacks, and coach Jedd Fisch appeared very pleased with what he saw from the unit, which also held the offense to a combined 3-for-9 during a goal line drill.
"I thought our defense played really well, flew to the ball," Fisch said on Saturday night. "I love how fast our linebackers play; I love how fast our safeties play. I think that (Rylon Dillard-Allen) and Alex (McLaughlin) are two of the best that I've been around, and the last three safeties we had at the last spot are all drafted and playing in the NFL right now."
McLaughlin showed up all over the place on Saturday, as Walters deployed him everywhere from his traditional safety spots to inside and outside linebacker. He wreaked havoc in the backfield throughout the evening, and would've been credited with several sacks in live game action, as he pulled up to not hit various quarterbacks, but it was Dillard-Allen who made the biggest play of the day from the pairing.
In a late drill on the goal line, the sophomore safety met freshman running back Ansu Sanoe in the hole and knocked him backwards, sparking a celebration from Dillard-Allen that saw him run halfway across the field to get in the face of offensive lineman John Mills.

#dillard #fisch #first #defense

"It's weird for one of your best players on defense and leading tackler to also be one of your most improved players," safeties coach Taylor Mays said of senior safety Alex McLaughlin's offseason.
The three-time First Team All-American, who is entering his second year in his role with the Washington Huskies, did not hold back with his praise of the senior following Thursday's practice. McLaughlin, who transferred to Washington ahead of the 2025 season after two standout years at Northern Arizona, will enter his second season at Montlake after earning an All-Big Ten honorable mention last fall.
After leading the Huskies with 94 tackles, McLaughlin has taken a major leap in his abilities as a vocal leader both on and off the field for Ryan Walters' defense.
"I really like where he's at right now," Mays told the media on Thursday.
With fellow safety Makell Esteen and cornerbacks Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock all leaving the program after 2025, McLaughlin has stepped into a leadership role in the secondary as one of its best and most experienced players.

#mclaughlin #washington #huskies #safety

The Washington Huskies have turned the majority of their attention on the recruiting trail to the 2028 class, and Jedd Fisch's coaching staff is beginning to set game-day visits for some of its top targets.
Among that group is three-star defensive lineman Elijah Willis, who is reportedly set to take an unofficial visit to Seattle on November 7 when the Huskies take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound product of Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, Michigan, is ranked as the No. 474 overall prospect and No. 48 defensive lineman in the 2028 class by 247Sports, and is also expected to visit Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Penn State, and Wisconsin during the season.
Willis holds ten offers, with the Badgers, Cornhuskers, and Hawkeyes all among the interested parties, as his recruitment could see a major uptick ahead of his junior year.
On film, Willis is an impressive athlete who plays on both sides of the ball, thriving along the offensive line as well while mainly playing right tackle. He routinely fires out of his stance and is asked to pull across the formation frequently as a lead blocker, which he does with good speed and fluidity.
On the defensive side, where he's expected to fit at the college level, that athleticism could help him develop into a disruptive pass rusher in the Big Ten, as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters most likely views him as a fit for his five-man front look, which is advantageous for explosive interior linemen against heavier guards.

#penn #lineman

Whenever you ask any member of the Washington Huskies coaching staff about freshman outside linebacker Ramzak Fruean, it's hard for them to contain their excitement.
Following the Dawgs After Dark spring game, defensive coordinator Ryan Walters had a massive smile on his face while discussing the former four-star product of nearby Bethel High School and the splash plays he made as a pass rusher. It felt as if every single practice, the explosive 6-foot-4, 235-pound athlete showcased his speed to get into the backfield for a sack or a tackle for loss.
So far during fall camp, he has continued to showcase the pure athleticism that made him such a priority for Jedd Fisch's coaching staff, along with plenty of growth.
"It's been exponential," outside linebackers coach Aaron Van Horn said of the freshman's improvement since the spring. "Obviously, it's something you hope for from young guys especially; there's so much to learn as far as maturity-wise off the field and on the field."
"He takes things seriously, so he's taken a huge jump as far as the football school piece of it...the technique, the fundamentals. And the other piece of it that you can just watch is he practices as hard as just about anybody; you can just watch it, he practices everything. That's one of the things that he embodies, and it's showing up."

#staff

A free public sculpture ******* e dedicated to the work of female artists has been told to vacate its central London site.
The Artist's Garden on the roof of Temple Station has been told by owner Places for London, Transport for London's commercial property arm, to move out so that the area can be ******* sed for potential repairs.
Alice Walters, deputy director at theCOLAB, the charity that organises art for the garden, said she was worried the project would be "gone for good" after it moved out.
Westminster City Council, which manages the terrace ******* e, said it was supportive of The Artist's Garden and would work with all parties involved to find a solution.
The sculpture garden, which has existed for five years on the roof, allows visitors to sit with, touch and interact with art.

#temple #places

When I walk into a restaurant or store, I don't want a canned greeting. Having workers yell "welcome to Moe's," or watching Texas Roadhouse waiters have to stop waiting on people to do a line dance makes me want to leave.
I like Jordan, the drive-through guy at my Starbucks, who does funny voices, but also actually has a real human interaction with me. I don't, however, need him to write a message on my cup because it's a corporate rule.
These forced sayings, routines, and interactions aim to boost brand consistency and create a distinctive and memorable experience, but that's not always a positive.
"When they create scripts they're essentially trying to mandate behavior — but it backfires more often than it doesn't," Experience Investigators CEO Jeannie Walters told Restaurant Dive. "It's pretty obvious when somebody is not talking like a human would talk."
It's easy to understand why chains want friendly workers and shareable moments, but there's a better way to make them happen, and Trader Joe's may have found a better way.

#want #don 't #human

The Washington Huskies' defensive line underwent a massive facelift ahead of the 2026 season after losing ten players from the unit to graduation, the NFL draft, and the transfer portal.
However, Jedd Fisch still expressed considerable confidence in his defensive front, even as defensive coordinator Ryan Walters attempts to replicate the nation's No. 12 run defense from the 2025 campaign, when the Huskies allowed 100.08 yards per game.
"Night and day in a lot of ways," Fisch told Huskies Wire of Washington's defensive tackles during Big Ten Media Days on Thursday. "When you look at Elinneus (Davis), Derek Colman-Brusa, (Darin) Conley, (Desean) Watts, TI (Umu-Cais), Kai (McClendon), that's six guys that are interior D-linemen that have shown an ability to play at a very high level."
At outside linebacker, after injuries have ravaged the unit over Fisch's first two years at the helm, the depth also looks considerably different. The Huskies are looking to improve on a group that recorded just 24 sacks in 2025, which ranked No. 12 in the Big Ten, and have an experienced unit leading the way.
"(Russell) Davis is back, Isaiah Ward is back. Then you look at Jacob Lane on the other side, then Logan George; they've shown the defensive line in its totality is a different type of group than we've had in the five years that I've been a head coach. I think the ability for us to go in and out with players and keep them fresh in a long season, as well as the difference makers that I think we have there, is exciting."

#unit #season #players

The Washington Huskies are aiming at some of the nation's best defensive linemen in the 2028 class, and among their top priorities is four-star Kingston Brown.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound product of Carver High School in Georgia, who took an unofficial visit to Seattle in March for Junior Day, is ranked as the No. 193 overall prospect and No. 22 defensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, and has quickly become one of the nation's most coveted underclassman pass rushers.
Brown holds 25 offers, with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M all among the programs in pursuit of his services, but after convincing him to take a cross-country trip to host him and extend an in-person offer, Jedd Fisch's coaching staff may have an early advantage in his recruitment.
During his sophomore year, Brown turned in 50 tackles, 21 for loss, with 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception, while showcasing the versatile skill set that defensive coordinator Ryan Walters covets along the interior of the defensive front.
On film, Brown is a disruptive presence who plays with great power and a strong motor while lining up at both defensive tackle and as a standup edge rusher. He also offers a high floor as a run defender, playing with the effort and explosiveness needed to succeed along the interior, where he's consistently able to shoot through gaps and make plays in the backfield.

#defensive #offers #along #interior

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman had plenty of praise for one of his new hires to the staff.
In a recent interview with On3 (subscription required), Freeman was very vocal about the instant impact that Aaron Henry has made since he was brought onto campus at South Bend as the new defensive backs coach. He called Henry's presence "infectious" and pointed towards the easy fit he has had alongside defensive coordinator Chris Ash.
Aaron Henry was the defensive coordinator at the University of Illinois but even then he fit the type of profile that Freeman looked for in a coach: High-energy, a great recruiter and someone who was proven on the defensive side of the football.
At Illinois, he built his reputation as one of the best developers of defensive backs in the country. Players like Devon Witherspoon, Kerby Joseph, Quan Martin, and Sydney Brown can all be credited at least in part with being developed by Henry. It seems like it is just a matter of time before Witherspoon will sign a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks and become the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. He started as a defensive backs coach at Illinois before eventually being promoted to defensive coordinator when Ryan Walters was hired as the head coach at Purdue.
Henry did not decide to come to Notre Dame blindly. He has a long-established relationship with Chris Ash. He previously played for Ash at Wisconsin and then coached under him at Rutgers. The familiarity with Ash prompted Henry to say the Notre Dame opportunity was a "natural fit."

#freeman

In Today's Links: our Seattle Seahawks' O-line is also finally receiving some mainstream support, more on the sale of our beloved squad, Rahid Shaheed speaks to Jen Mueller, more player rankings, know thy enemies, and uh, we are hiring. Not my job, tho. Sorry for the delay. Thanks for being here. We do really appreciate every single one of you. Go, 'Hawks!
#np Avant de me dir adieu by Les Classels
Seahawks Offensive Line Jumps from Bottom-3 to Top-10 – Seaside Joe
The media has caught up to those of us who saw what Seattle was building a year ago
Report: 2 front-runners emerge in Seahawks sale process – Seattle Sports
One of the two leading groups reportedly includes a former Seahawks player.
Rashid Shaheed On How The 2025 Seahawks Will Be Remembered | Making A Champion Ep. 7 – Seahawks.com
Seahawks wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed sat down with Seahawks reporter Jen Mueller and Seahawks Legend Bryan Walters to relive the Super Bowl-winning 2025 season.

The Wisconsin Badgers football program loves to pride themselves on their defense, and for good reason.
There's nothing quite like having a high-powered, explosive offense, but Mike Tressel has given the Badgers an opportunity to stay in games when their offense has struggled.
Here in 2026, Wisconsin has a few new transfers who should change this offense for the better, but they also have a ton of defensive difference-makers.
According to Matrix ***** ytics, Tressel is the No. 4 overall defensive play-caller in the Big Ten. That's quite some praise, but it should come as no surprise, looking at his extensive resume.
Nonetheless, Tressel is still behind the likes of Washington's Ryan Walters, Indiana's Bryant Haines, and Iowa's Phil Parker. No one is asking him to be No. 1 by the end of the year, but his 0.7985 rating gives Badgers fans plenty to be excited about when it comes to this team's defense in 2026.

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks with high upside potential. On June 17, Spectrum News, which is owned and operated by Charter Communications, launched its newest 24/7 local network, Spectrum News Tennessee, now available to Spectrum TV customers on channel 1 and via the dedicated news app. The network focuses on hyperlocal content, providing local headlines every 15 minutes and weather updates every 10 minutes to viewers across the state, including key markets like Nashville, Knoxville, and Jackson.
The network is led by Executive Producer Rebecca Walters and features a team of reporters embedded throughout Tennessee to ensure coverage remains deeply connected to community concerns. This launch is part of Spectrum's broader effort to expand its local journalism reach, which already maintains an average of 1.9 million daily viewing households across its various digital and linear platforms.
By offering content through mobile apps, Roku, Apple TV, and Xumo Stream Box, Spectrum continues to emphasize accessibility for its viewers. The new Tennessee network joins an expanding ecosystem of news services, including the streaming-based Spectrum News+ and Spanish-language Spectrum Noticias, reinforcing the company's commitment to community-focused reporting in an increasingly digital media landscape.
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The Washington Huskies saw one of their few remaining uncommitted targets along the defensive line go elsewhere on Friday afternoon when three-star Josh Christensen announced his commitment to coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks.
After also taking official visits to Illinois and Oklahoma, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Christensen took a trip to Washington on June 5 and Oregon on June 12 in what was widely believed to be a battle between the two rivals in the Pacific Northwest, with the in-state program winning out for the product of Lake Oswego High School.
In recent weeks, Christensen has experienced a major rise, now sitting as the nation's No. 627 overall prospect and No. 53 edge rusher in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite. While he would have been a promising addition to Washington's defensive front, defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi's unit is quickly running low on spots.
The Huskies currently hold a pair of commitments from four-star defensive tackles Jon Ioane and Tevita Nonu, and a pair from similarly framed prospects in 6-foot-4, 250-pound four-star edge rusher Chaz Gray and 6-foot-3, 240-pound three-star defensive lineman Matamatagi Uiagalelei, both of whom have the potential to grow into interior players as their careers progress.
While the long-term plan for Gray appears to be to let him develop on the edge, Uiagalelei, whose older brother Ta'ita'i started along the interior for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters in 2025, has all the makings of a versatile defensive tackle who can line up at several different spots across the front.

Ten athletes from Section 4 captured ****** les at the New York State outdoor track & field championships Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at Webster Schroeder High School in the Rochester area.
Corning-Painted Post senior Cella McLaughlin led the way among Section 4 girls with triumphs in two events, giving her a combined seven state ****** les over the last two school years in indoor and outdoor track & field.
Candor senior Logan Aman also won ****** les in two events, including a sweep of the Class C and Federation finals in the 100-meter dash.
Other Section 4 champions were Binghamton's Milo Wilson, Maine-Endwell's Wyatt Richardson, Lansing's Ava Kobylarz, Oneonta's Cassidy Howard and Darren Rose, Tioga Central's Gavin Albrecht, and Chenango Valley's Delaney Walters and Mack Patterson.
Competition was suspended twice Sunday because of rain. As of late Sunday afternoon, a few events had not been completed.

The Washington Huskies have built a strong foundation along the defensive line in the 2027 class, and Jedd Fisch's coaching staff is looking to add to it when it hosts a highly-ranked defensive tackle for an official visit on Monday.
Defensive line coach Jason Kaufusi was able to convince four-star defensive tackle Sam LeJeune, who took an official visit to California over the weekend, to head north to Seattle for a few days. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound prospect from Poplarville, Mississippi, who is ranked as the nation's No. 105 overall prospect and No. 10 defensive lineman by the 247Sports Composite, received an offer from UW in mid-May, and the Huskies have been able to build a relationship with him quickly.
The visit is one of four officials scheduled for LeJeune, with Auburn and California now in the rearview mirror. He'll round things out with a trip to Florida State on June 12 as he looks to narrow down his list of 25 offers.
While compiling 58 tackles, 14 for loss, with 4 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and 5 field goal blocks during his junior season, LeJeune demonstrated all the traits that Kaufusi and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters are looking for to pair with four-star commits Jon Ioane and Tevita Nonu along the interior of the defensive line.
LeJeune plays with impressive physicality and a quick first step that make him disruptive against both the pass and the run. His athleticism could also allow him to move all over the formation, as far inside as a three-technique defensive tackle or as far outside as a true even front defensive end if Walters wants to deploy a four-man front.