PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibes for Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich over the last few months have been immaculate. How could they not be?
The chance for McCarthy to lead his hometown team brought the first-year Pittsburgh Steelers coach to tears when he was hired in January. The image last April of Heidenreich walking onto the draft stage in full Naval dress uniform outside Acrisure Stadium — just a few miles from the Mount Lebanon neighborhood where he grew up — felt like something out of a movie.
Their respective homecomings have provided plenty of "fairy tale" narratives during an eventful offseason for the typically low-key Steelers. And while there will be a little bit of "hey, is this really happening?" on Thursday night when they walk onto the field for the first time as the Steelers host Green Bay in the preseason opener, they're both aware of the reality check that awaits under the lights.
"Naturally, there's some people that might ******* ume that it was like you said, like a hometown pick or whatever, whatever someone wants to say," Heidenreich said. "But I'm here to play football, and that's it."
Good thing, because evolving from a seventh-round flyer following a record-setting career at Navy — where he set program marks for career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns — into an NFL roster spot will take some doing. ******* ody knows that more than the 6-foot, 206-pound Heidenreich, who politely dismissed comparisons between himself and San Francisco 49ers running back and 2023 NFL Offense Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey.

#pittsburgh #year #hometown #first

Kyle Whittingham's first season at Michigan is beginning under a cloud of scandal that is shocking the state.
No, he's not hacking into female students' photo libraries or illegally scouting opposing teams or sleeping with his administrative ******* istant. Those are garden-variety scandals in the Michigan program over the last few years.
In the eyes of some Michigan fans, Whittingham is committing a far more serious offense: He doesn't hate Ohio State enough.
"Would we have a better chance to win if I hated them?" Whittingham said. "I don't understand. Whatever gives us the best chance to win, I'm all for. Want to beat them worse than anybody around so I don't know how that got to be such a hot topic."
Whittingham's comment Monday, in response to a topic that came out of Big Ten media days a couple weeks ago, is like touching the third rail of college coaching. To admit that you don't have as much visceral hate for your rival as the fan base?

#don 't #hate #chance #whatever

The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is one of the absolute best in all of sports. No one denies this! At least they haven't in the past. Currently, it's a bit unclear what the heck is going on as the Wolverines starting quarterback and head coach are both out there downplaying the significance of The Game.
Kyle Whittingham, about to embark on his first year in Ann Arbor, admitted he doesn't hate the Buckeyes during Big Ten Media Days. Those comments caused him to clarify his position a bit.
"Do we have a better chance of winning if I hated them?" Whittingham asked. "I don't understand. Whatever gives us the best chance to win, I'm all for it. I want to beat them worse than anybody."
Look, the logical part of our brains should tell us that hating one's rival is not a prerequisite for success. Coaches on both sides of the Michigan-Ohio State battle have struggled to post victories even though they have carried a healthy hatred for the other side deep in their souls. Players who honestly didn't care about anything have become legends for their play on the field. Because ultimately, only the wins and losses matter.
Or so Michigan fans can keep telling themselves.

#michigan #whittingham

Dame Dash isn't pleased that his bankruptcy proceedings are being reported on by The Breakfast Club host Loren Lorosa.
In a post shared on social media, Dash said that he was made aware of Lorosa's latest post detailing his bankruptcy case during a meeting.
"They said they won't let me go bankrupt; they don't believe it," he shared, while posing in front of a car in a garage. "No one reported that. … But what The Breakfast Club did report was when I asked my daughter for some money, and now you're reporting whatever bull s**t is going with bankruptcy… I just feel like y'all make it too obvious. Why don't you ever talk about any of the good stuff? Are you guys trying to line me up? Are you guys trying to amplify a narrative?"
He suggested that there's rarely any reporting going on with anything good that happens in his life, and said that ups and downs are just part of business.
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There was a time when Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was one of the biggest names in WWE, but he has opted to focus on other ventures outside of wrestling a lot more for some time now.
The Rock did team with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania a couple of years ago, but it has been so long since we have seen the People's Champion have a singles match in WWE.
The Rock did get involved in John Cena's final run last year, but for whatever reason, that storyline went cold.
Instead, the former WWE Champion has spent years as an actor, starring in films like Fast and Furious and Jumanji.
But it now looks as though The Rock is going to try his hand at a music career.

#wrestlemania

Georgia Stanway's move to **** nal has already had an impact on her body - in the form of yet another tattoo for the England midfielder.
Last month when she joined from Bayern Munich, Stanway's signing reveal video showed her having the words 'Whatever the weather' inked on to her right arm - lyrics from the club anthem North London Forever.
Decorating her skin is nothing new to the 27-year-old, who estimates she has close to 200 tattoos and has developed her skills as an artist in her own right.
Her clients include England team-mate Beth Mead, longtime servant of **** nal and now of Manchester City - but Stanway is certainly not calling time on customising her own body.
"You see the tattoos - I see the skin," she said. "So much more to come!"

#arsenal #body

India's growing injury crisis has raised fresh questions over the functioning of the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), with former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressing surprise that the world's richest cricket board has struggled to recruit some of the world's leading medical and rehabilitation professionals.

The latest setback came with Sai Sudharsan being ruled out of India's upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a toe injury. He joins Jasprit ****** rah, Harshit Rana, Nitish ****** ar Reddy and Washington Sundar on the list of players unavailable for the Sri Lanka series because of injuries.

The repeated injury setbacks have frustrated the BCCI, particularly as several players have had to make trips to the CoE in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. The issue also came into focus when BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia travelled to Bengaluru to discuss the situation with CoE head VVS Laxman.
Laxman, during a press conference, revealed that the BCCI has been facing difficulties in finding the right personnel for the CoE. According to him, the board had approached several candidates, but some potential appointments fell through at the final stage.

The revelation has now drawn a strong reaction from Kaif, who questioned how the BCCI, despite its enormous financial resources, has been unable to bring some of the best medical professionals and physiotherapists into its setup.

"There was a statement from VVS Laxman that they had approached several people. Those things were being worked out, but at the last minute, they turned it down. So, what I am trying to say is that whatever is happening needs to be fixed. I am not an expert on this. The experts appointed by the BCCI need to do their job. But I am telling you that it is having a significant impact," Kaif said on his YouTube channel.
Kaif admitted that he was particularly surprised by the situation given the financial strength of the BCCI and the attractiveness of working with Indian cricket.

"Now, I am surprised because so many people are eager to work with the BCCI. We have so much money that if we call someone, they will come running. They do, don't they? Just look at the players. Players leave their countries' matches to come and play in the IPL. They come, don't they?" Kaif said.

He further questioned why the BCCI had not been able to finalise contracts with leading physiotherapists and medical experts.

"So, I was a little surprised that we haven't been able to work things out with some of the world's best physiotherapists and medical professionals and get them to work with the BCCI. I am surprised because we pay so much. We offer such good contracts. If someone comes and works here, they are bound to make a lot of money. They get paid very well," he added.

The timing of the concerns is significant, with India heading into a two-Test series against Sri Lanka without several key players. The series begins in Galle on August 15.

#BCCI #several #injury

Liverpool have spent this window in a way that looks tidy on paper, but football rarely lets you hide behind neat lists. Two defenders have arrived in Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, Victor Munoz has been added out wide, and Harvey Elliott is back after a spell away. Yet the conversation that keeps coming back, and for good reason, is the one about Liverpool midfield balance.
That is why the comments from Darragh MacAnthony on talkSPORT land with a bit of force. He has urged Liverpool to go big for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton before the window shuts, and the case is easy enough to understand when you look at the shape of this squad.
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MacAnthony said: "I'd love them to sign Adam Wharton. I think [Alexis] Mac Allister, for me, his legs were gone last year. It was only when he put an Argentina shirt on that his legs reappeared.
"If you could do business there with him going, I think you bring [Wharton] in and you've got a player for the next seven, eight years that will be a starter. He's got so much upside and potential in him. Even if he costs £85m-£100m or whatever else, you're getting the player for the long-term."

#macanthony #window #jeremy

After a joint practice with the Tennessee ******* ans there's still no clarity for the San Francisco 49ers on their left guard battle according to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Shanahan on Tuesday spoke with reporters after the 49ers wrapped up their joint practice with the ******* ans and indicated that nothing changed in the race for the fifth and final starting spot on San Francisco's offensive line. Entering practice it was veteran Robert Jones and second-year player Connor Colby who were the presumed frontrunners at the position with rookie Carver Willis potentially making his way into the mix. That was where Shanahan said things still stood after practice.
"I think it's too early to say," Shanahan said. "There definitely is a battle there. It's open for anybody. Those guys would probably be the lead at it. Love to get Carver in that, too. Him missing a week or whatever it was with his concussion made him out of it a little bit, but he's been out two practices in a row. It's still early. We want to see those guys in the games, too, but it's definitely a battle for us to see who gets that spot."
There's a distinct difference between an open battle with multiple good players and one hasn't been able to separate themselves, and an open battle with multiple players who aren't good enough to step into the vacancy. Colby and Jones have had some issues with the starting group, and now Shanahan is potentially resting the team's hopes on a fifth-round draft pick who is changing positions after playing offensive tackle in college.
San Francisco won't need to nail down a definite starter until Week 1, but the fact they're inside of a month to go until their regular season opener and the coaching staff is still awaiting a player to put a stranglehold on the starting LG job is not a great sign entering their preseason opener.

#practice

Lucy has revealed she has incurable stage four breast cancer.
The actor, who is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in The Office, shared that she was diagnosed a year and a half ago when the disease had already metastasised to her bones, making it too late for chemotherapy.
Davis wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, "As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can.
"I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that.
"As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)."
Davis, the daughter of the comedian Jasper Carrott, noted that humour was one of the things that had helped.

#office

PHILADELPHIA – Myktybek Orolbai is taking it step by step, but he plans to climb the ultimate mountain of the UFC.
Riding a three-fight winning streak, Orolbai (16-2-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is breaking out the English – and it's pretty good – ahead of his UFC 330 bout on Saturday vs. Jeremiah Wells. The bout takes place in Philadelphia, two hours from where Wells (13-4-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) grew up.
Enemy territory? Orolbai is used to it.
"No problem," Orolbai said. "I'm everyday in the gym training two to three times, brother. My second fight was a Brazilian fighter. It was Elves Brener. (Same with) Tofiq Musayev (in) Azerbaijan, Baku. Whatever country, I go. No problem, brother. I like my opponent, country, and fight. I like. I'm ready."
While he doesn't mind traveling, experiencing all of the homecomings has made him want one of his own. The UFC has never been to Kyrgyzstan, but Orolbai hopes to change that. Give him a couple years, he said.

#orolbai #bout

Justin Rose is proud that, having turned 46 less than two weeks ago, he enters the FedEx Cup playoffs at No. 24 and bucking the PGA Tour trend of pros in their 40s — especially the late 40s — trying to hang on to whatever status that they can manage until becoming eligible at age 50.
Rose won earlier this year at the Farmers Insurance and nearly won the Masters in April and shows little sign of losing anything off his fastball.
"I'm not really interested in sticking around and just making up the numbers and waiting for the Champions Tour or whatever that might be," he said on Tuesday in a press conference ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. "For me, it's about just really pushing myself to stay elite, to stay playing at the top end of the game, and to kind of keep giving myself and putting myself in with experiences that will create lifetime memories.
"That's only going to happen by playing in the biggest tournaments and at the highest level. That's my motivation, and if I'm not achieving that, I would sort of really question why I'm making the sacrifice away from family and friends and all the other great things that I have going on in my life."
More: What to know about the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs: Events, locations, prize money

#really #rose

Lucy Davis, who is known for her appearance in The Office, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The star took to her Instagram account to post this heartbreaking news.
According to her update, the actor has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Following her revelation, The Office star also pointed out that the cancer was incurable, as it has already metastasized into her bones. Furthermore, such a situation also leaves her in a helpless state, as chemotherapy will probably not help her situation.
Elaborating on her illness, Davis pointed out how she had a small lump on her breast. However, since the lump was small, the 53-year-old ignored it, which led to the cancer spreading further. Advising her followers, Davis asked them not to disregard any symptoms and get checked immediately.
Davis wrote on her Instagram, "As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that. As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)"
Continuing with her long message, The Office actor also made an important request to all her friends and family. She stated that everybody must continue making fun of her and teasing her like before. The 53-year-old further reflected that there was no worse feeling for a sick person than when their family treats them as if they were unwell.

#cancer #office #star #situation

Sometimes, when we get an unrelated cameo on Hard Knocks, it's a juicy little tidbit that is sure to spark some unintended conversation. That's exactly what might happen with a clip from the latest episode featuring San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright and head coach Mitch Johnson chatting with Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald.
The discussion concerns Wright and Johnson expanding on the Spurs' initial process in trying to get young phenom Victor Wembanyama onto their team. Wright and Johnson claimed that the Spurs knew Wembanyama would be special when they saw him at age 16. From there, they put a "plan in motion" to "turn the team over" about a year later in an effort to put themselves in as good a position as possible to draft Wembanyama.
Hmm, turn the team over? You mean ... make the Spurs worse for draft lottery odds? The Spurs notably had a paltry 22-60 record in the season they earned the No. 1 overall pick that allowed them to draft Wembanyama. If I didn't know any better, that sure sounds like ... what amounts to tanking! I don't think the NBA would retroactively punish the Spurs for this, even in light of a reformed anti-tanking draft lottery plan.
However, I still can't imagine this is something San Antonio wanted out in the open because of the potential bad optics:
Whatever the truth is here, I'm sure that franchises like the Spurs are so grateful that draft lottery reform came after they were able to position themselves for a new MVP-caliber superstar like Wembanyama.

#SPURS #wright

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday's practice after suffering a left leg injury.
Wiggins tangled with rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills and fell to the turf. He appeared unable to put weight on the leg as he entered the team facility.
Asked about the potential seriousness of the injury, first-year head coach Jesse Minter said Wiggins was still being evaluated.
"Not a whole lot," Minter responded. "I think there's optimism, but again, we'll look at it, we'll see where it's at. It's one of those plays, really not much between the two guys in the play. So whether it was hitting the ground or whatever it was, we'll see what it looks like."
Wiggins' injury comes two practices after two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers left Friday's session with a thigh bruise. Flowers returned to limited action Tuesday after missing Sunday's practice.

#wide

Ryan Seacrest flew a Dutch model to a private yacht this summer. Insiders say he is smitten. Ryan Seacrest and Maxime Nova have seemingly moved fast. Sources say the romance turned serious months ago.
A television host booked an entire twelve-person yacht for two people, then flew his companion out by private jet to meet him. People close to him say the pace of the whole thing has surprised everyone watching.
Ryan Seacrest has fallen hard for a Dutch model, and several people close to him say the romance turned serious faster than anyone expected, Page Six exclusively reported.
Maxime Nova, 34, holds his full attention these days. "He is completely besotted with her. And she feels the same about him as well," a source tells the outlet. "They are head over heels."
Both keep demanding calendars, yet insiders say they carve out whatever time exists between commitments. Over recent months, according to those familiar with him, the Ryan Seacrest relationship accelerated sharply.

#seacrest #dutch #nova

Iconic actress Julie Andrews' new book, set to hit shelves on August 11, encourages readers to find their voice through the story of one very special, and very musical, pup.
Julie and her daughter, author, editor, and producer Emma Walton Hamilton, have co-authored 35 books together, but this children's book is especially meaningful because it was inspired by a real, four-legged family member: a Miniature Poodle named Shy. The singing dog had been famous in their family long before her 'tail' made it onto the page, and the mother-daughter duo hopes that her stories—both real and fictional—inspire readers to celebrate their talents and strengths, whatever they may be.
Let's rewind: In the 1950s, when Julie was busy rehearsing for her starring role as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, a small Poodle puppy joined the family. Originally, the pup's registered name was "Whisper of Whey," but Andrews' aunt suggested the name 'Shy' to pay homage to both her sweet temperament and her original moniker.
When it came to musical rehearsals, though, the dog wasn't shy at all. Julie revealed, "Each time I sat down at the piano and began to do my scales, Shy would lift her little nose to the air and start to howl, as if she were singing along. I wondered at first if it was a comment on the quality of my singing!"
As days went by, however, Andrews learned she could guide her dog's howling up and down the scale. It wasn't long until the Miniature Poodle became desperate to sing along, which, as endearing as it was, made rehearsing for performances much more complicated than it needed to be.

#julie

Josh Allen believes the Buffalo Bills have built something different heading into the 2026 NFL season. After another playoff disappointment, Buffalo changed its coaching structure and reshaped its roster around Allen.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Allen highlighted the chemistry developing throughout training camp. A.J. Hawk asked what made this Bills team feel different from previous seasons.
Allen pointed to the way players from different position groups now interact away from the field.
"This team, it's so mixed, it's so diverse," Allen said. "You walk upstairs and it doesn't matter if there's an open seat next to the O-line, the D-line, the linebackers, whatever it is."
MORE: Kim Pegula spotted at Buffalo Bills practice in new Highmark Stadium

#bills #line #mcafee

The Michigan Wolverines have entered their second week of fall camp, with the season approaching faster and faster with every passing moment. There are numerous things to keep an eye on until the season kicks off on Sept. 5 against Western Michigan, with the health status of two of the Wolverines' top defenders near — or at — the top of the list.
Sixth-year safety Rod Moore and senior edge rusher John Henry Daley will be paramount to Michigan's defense in 2026. Moore elected to return for one final season of eligibility following back-to-back unhealthy seasons and earning a sixth year of eligibility. Daley, meanwhile, transfers over from Utah after putting up an All-American season in 2025 where he compiled 48 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Both players are fully cleared for football activities, but they are still on "pitch counts," as head coach Kyle Whittingham put it on Monday during his press conference. The reason for that — years of experience being a coach and seeing players rush through a recovery to get back on the football field.
"(Rod) and John are completely healthy," Whittingham told the media. "Now, that being said, we as coaches are trying to bring them along slowly. They're cleared. They're cleared to do whatever the doctors say — 'they're yours.' But too many times in my career, I've seen guys come back and overdo it early on and get chronic soreness and swelling, and we don't want that to happen. And so they are on pitch counts, but it's self-inflicted by the coaches, not because they can't function. We just want to continue to ramp them up. Hopefully in a couple weeks, they'll be able to practice everything.
"(I) love what we see with both those guys."

#moore #john #daley

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has welcomed Sarfaraz Khan's return to India's Test squad and backed him to make the playing XI against Sri Lanka, arguing that his ability against spin could make him a better option than Dhruv Jurel in the conditions expected in Galle.

Sarfaraz was added to India's squad as a replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan and joined the team in Sri Lanka on Monday. His return has also reignited the debate over his prolonged absence from the Test setup, having last played for India against New Zealand in November 2024.

Kaif, while discussing Sarfaraz's comeback on his YouTube channel, questioned why the batter was left out after his initial run in the side. He stressed that poor performance was not the reason for Sarfaraz's exclusion.

"There was a reason he was not allowed to play. Performance was not the reason. There was no reason. That his runs were not getting made, that the bat was not working. He made runs against New Zealand. He came across the field. He was playing well. He was in form. When he scored against England, he had a good start," Kaif said.

Kaif also praised the decision-makers for bringing Sarfaraz back, believing his skill against spin could prove valuable in Sri Lanka.

"Whatever happened in between, he was removed. But now, whoever said that he should come back, I feel that he is thinking for India. India is thinking for cricket. We have to win. We will need good players. We will need good players. We will need good players who play well," Kaif further said.

He added: "So, first of all, whoever has named him on the table, I congratulate him a lot. And I hope that Sarfaraz Khan will go there and play well."
The bigger question now is whether Sarfaraz can go straight into India's XI. Kaif believes he should, although he acknowledged that the team management could favour Jurel because of his existing involvement with the squad.

"If they follow the trend of backing the players who have already been playing for the team, then they might say, 'Jurel has been with us already. He hasn't scored consistently, but we will back him because he has already been part of the team.' If that is the approach, then Sarfaraz will have to wait," Kaif said.

"But if you ask me what the best XI is, Sarfaraz's name comes into my best XI because of his ability to play spin at No. 5 or No. 6. His record against spin is excellent," he added.

Sarfaraz's range of strokes is another reason Kaif sees him as a strong option, particularly if the pitch becomes increasingly difficult to bat on as the Test progresses.

"He also has a wide range of shots. When you get to the fourth or fifth day, batting becomes more difficult, and that is where a player like Sarfaraz Khan can be very useful," he said. "He knows how to use sweeps and reverse sweeps effectively. He can hit over extra cover, he is good off the back foot and he attacks spin."
Kaif also pointed to Jurel's recent form as another re

The New England Patriots had to wait a while before Gabe Jacas finally showed up. When he did, however, the second-round draft selection wanted to make sure to send a clear message to his new team and its fans.
Jacas was bought in and ready to work.
"I just want to let all the Patriots fans now that I'm all behind everybody," the rookie defender said. "You're going to get the best player out of me each and every game. Anything I can do to help the team win, I'm going to do it. Whatever it takes."
Coupled with his skillset, Jacas' approach has allowed him to bring the three E's to the Patriots defensive line: eagerness, energy, explosiveness.
Just ask fellow outside linebacker Dre'Mont Jones

#jacas #team #going #gabe

OXNARD, Calif — Maybe it's how quickly the Dallas Cowboys flipped their Micah Parsons trade capital into securing defensive linemen Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary.
Maybe it's the release of Netflix's Jerry Jones documentary that evokes memories of a riskier time in the team owner and general manager's leadership.
Or maybe it's just the recognition that a Cowboys offense coming off a high-flying year managed to keep their core intact while a Cowboys defense coming off a cellar-dwelling year received reinforcements at the player, coach and system level?
Whatever the primary reason, quarterback Dak Prescott has noticed a shift from his team owner.
Consider Prescott's Super Bowl and "greatest offense there is" talk less a reflection of newfound confidence from Prescott and more of newfound belief that the confidence the quarterback has long held is now shared.

#cowboys #maybe #owner

Whatever else can be said about tonight's game, it had one of the most "you can't predict baseball" moments of all time. It was the only run the Sox scored, and it was utterly ridiculous, and they lost anyway.
The short story is this: Both Sonny Gray and Jameson Taillon were on point, with the first damage coming on a solo homer from Charles McAdoo, his second ever. Really can't be allowing that stuff, says smart guy:
The Jays added another run on garden-variety stuff before the ****** hit the fan in the top of the seventh. And my sisters, I promise I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of the most ****** baseball moments of all time.
Here's what happened:
Ceddanne Rafaela comes up with runners on first (Eric Sogard) and second (Anthony Siegler) with one out. Only, and this is important, the scoreboard in center says there are two outs. Which apparently all the players watch, because when Ceddy flies out to center, no one is really moved by it, and the Blue Jays tag first in the perfunctory way teams do when they're just sort of going on muscle memory. During all this, Sogard crosses second and Siegler crosses home.

#second #siegler #really #can 't

While J.K. Rowling became a household name as the author of the wildly popular "Harry Potter" books, she's spent the past several years making headlines for a very different reason. Rowling's views on the trans community have drawn widespread scrutiny, particularly since the COVID-19 era, with critics accusing her of transphobia. Several "Harry Potter" alumni have since spoken out against her comments, making their own positions on transgender rights clear. Now, another member of the franchise has done the same.
Bel Powley, who will play Petunia Dursley in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series coming to Max this winter, spoke with The Telegraph and said she was completely against the author's comments about transgender people.
"I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling's views on gender," she said. "I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance. But I love Harry Potter. I grew up with the books. I am from that first generation of readers and, again, I love magic and spookiness."
Powley's comments come after the famed author made headlines after speaking about trans people. In 2019, Rowling shared a post on X in support of Maya Forstater, a researcher who brought a discrimination claim against her employers after claiming her contract wasn't renewed after she made a series of posts arguing that biological ****** is unchangeable.
"Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who'll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that ****** is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill ," Rowling posted on X.

#rowling #comments #headlines

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: EFA) and the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: HEFA) are essentially the same portfolio and hold the same developed market stocks across Europe, ***** an, and Australia. The only structural difference is their currency exposures. The first allows currency swings and accepts whatever effect they have on total returns. The latter strips out that currency risk.
Either one can work. It just depends on which risk exposure you prefer, and if you have a high conviction opinion as to whether the dollar will add to or reduce performance. Over the last decade, that difference between hedged and unhedged could have been worth thousands of dollars.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF tracks the MSCI EAFE Index, which consists of more than 700 large- and mid-cap stocks across developed markets outside the United States and Canada. Returns reflect both changes in the values of the underlying stocks and fluctuations in the euro, yen, pound, and other currencies relative to the dollar.
The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF actually holds the EAFE ETF as its only holding. It also layers on currency contracts that effectively neutralize any currency changes. It reduces overall volatility and removes a potential wild card from the risk/reward profile.

#same #stocks

When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, many people ****** ume that bond prices rise in response. In reality, it's more nuanced.
Short-term Treasuries are more closely correlated with the federal funds rate and often do rise. Long-term Treasuries measured by the performance of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT) may or may not.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
That's because they're more heavily influenced by economic conditions, not policy rates. Long-term yields reflect inflation expectations, risk premiums, government debt levels, and the direction of the U.S. economy. In other words, many moving parts are involved in pricing long bonds.
With markets anticipating rate hikes later this year, it can be helpful to look at what the Fed has done over the past few years and how the bond market has responded. Understanding this could help investors stay on the right side of whatever happens next.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
If this seems like a Tampa Bay Rays' type of thing to do, well, whatever it takes to win the next game on their schedule. Beginning August 2, the day prior to the trade deadline, and through the past week, manager Kevin Cash may have needed to double and triple check his inventory of available players. After all, the transactions were humming along at a rapid pace. Consider that the Rays:
* Acquired four players via trade.
* Traded one player from the active roster and dealt a bushel of prospects.
* Optioned three players to the minors.

#trade #Chicago #white

Mateusz Gamrot suffered a devastating setback in his long-shot pursuit of a lightweight ****** le in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 284 main event.
Gamrot (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) was swept up in the whirlwind rise of Quillan Salkilld (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in their headliner at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, finding little success before he was submitted inside the first round.
It's only the second time Gamrot has been finished in his career, and it comes at a difficult time for the 35-year-old. He was just starting to rebuild momentum after short-notice main event loss to Charles Oliveira in October, and his extremely willingness to take on any of the rising names at 155-pound reared its ugly head here.
Time will tell if this loss for Gamrot will ultimately be part of some sort of championship journey for Salkilld, who is being rightfully praised for the performance because everyone holds the Polish fighter in that high of regard. Gamrot doesn't have time given his age, though, at least according to the history of elite-tier divisional competition.
The upside for him, however, is that he is extremely dedicated to the sport and seemingly lives a pure life. He will work hard to bounce back from this, and will surely accept whatever name UFC gives to him.

#salkilld #mateusz

Meryl Streep is one of the most famous and accomplished actors of all time. Born in New Jersey in 1949, Streep actually started out considering opera, but soon fell in love with theatre. She studied drama at Vassar College before graduating from the Yale School of Drama with an M.F.A. in 1975; it only took her three years to earn her first Oscar nomination (for 1978's "The Deer Hunter"). That was her first of a whopping 21 Academy Award nominations, making her the most-nominated actor in Oscars history. That's in addition to her 33 Golden Globe nominations (another all-time record), six Emmy nominations, and so much more.
Streep has clearly put in a lot of work to accomplish all that she's done, and it's hard to imagine something she can't do. Whatever your goals in life, it's easy to wonder how Streep got to where she is today, and easier to want the recipe for that success to cook up yourself. However, you might be surprised by her answers when she shared her thoughts on the subject, and that's why Streep's take on success and building confidence is today's quote of the day.
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During a chat with Michelle Obama for More magazine in 2015, Meryl Streep said (via People), "It's a good thing to imagine yourself doing something you think you can't. I do that every day because, basically, if I had it my way, I'd just stay home and think about what I'm having for supper." Streep explained that, while this may not be apparent to fans, it actually isn't in her nature to put herself out there and be confident, ambitious, and vulnerable.

#time #actually #first #something

When veteran defender Jamal Adams joined the Vikings, the team ****** igned him a traditional linebacker number: 54. He recently switched to 32.
And while he's still officially listed in the team's online roster as a linebacker, the change means Adams will be playing plenty of safety — his original NFL position.
Adams anticipates being deployed at both positions.
"I was telling some people inside the training room, just to have somebody believe in me again, and to know I can go back there and play the safety position, it feels great," Adams said, via Lindsey Young of Vikings.com. "I can kind of do it all in the back end. I just want to be versatile and do anything I can to help the team.
"The key is winning. So whatever they need me to do, I'm going to do. That's what I'm here for."

#young