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PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man was sentenced to 40 years in state prison after breaking out of a correctional facility and holding two people at gunpoint just months before he was to have completed a previous sentence. Shunekndrick Huffman pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping and a judge on Monday sentenced him to 40 years in state prison. A prosecutor said Huffman escaped from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in August 2022. At the time, he had nearly completed a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault with only months remaining. Autorities captured Huffman after he was found hiding in a trash can not far from the prison. KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

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Man gets 40 years for prison escape bid months before expected release date from 7-year sentence

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2023-08-01 01:26:19+00:00

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2023-07-31 19:21:06

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New York officials have shut down what they call seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in the western part of the state. Authorities closed the “I’m Stuck” stores in Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne counties on Monday, alleging the owner ignored repeated notices to stop operating without state approval and sold cannabis products to underage customers. The owner, David Tulley, adamantly denies selling products to minors. He also told The Associated Press that his stores offer consulting and education about cannabis products for a fee and provide free samples, so they don’t need state licenses. The shops are the first to be closed under a new state law. A court hearing over the closures is set for Wednesday in Wayne County. KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

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NY shuts down alleged unlicensed cannabis shops as owner insists they only give away free samples

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2023-08-01 01:25:49+00:00

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2023-07-31 18:36:40

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Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El ministro de Economía de Argentina, Sergio Massa, dio detalles del acuerdo alcanzado la semana pasada con el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI). Se trata de un entendimiento a nivel técnico, que requiere de la aprobación final del directorio del organismo, para que luego se hagan efectivos los desembolsos que recibirá el país por alrededor de US$ 7.500 millones. Durante un mensaje difundido este lunes, el ministro especificó además de qué manera Argentina pagará compromisos con el FMI de US$ 2.700 millones, que vencían este 31 de julio. Es que, en la medida que el acuerdo alcanzado no sea rubricado en última instancia, los desembolsos no se harán efectivos a tiempo, de manera que el gobierno debió recurrir a otras fuentes de financiamiento para afrontar estos pagos. El Gobierno argentino busca llegar a un nuevo acuerdo con el FMI: ¿qué es lo que se negocia? ¿Cómo pagará Argentina al FMI esta semana? El ministro sostuvo que Argentina no va a usar dólares de las reservas para pagar los vencimientos. Por el contrario, una parte se saldará con un préstamo del Banco de desarrollo de América Latina (CAF), US$ 1.000 millones, mientras que el resto, unos US$ 1.700 millones, se realizará en yuanes del segundo tramo del swap que Argentina tiene con China, que se activará para esta operación previo acuerdo con el Banco Popular de China, algo inédito hasta el momento. Como este país es miembro del FMI, el pagó se hará sin inconvenientes en esa moneda, según se informó. El ministro no hizo referencia a cómo el país va a pagar el segundo vencimiento que tiene por delante esta semana, por unos US$ 800 millones. Massa, quien además es precandidato presidencial, enfatizó que esta decisión tiene por objetivo principal cuidar las reservas, al mismo tiempo que criticó al anterior gobierno por la toma del préstamo con el Fondo, que calificó como “la peor herencia” recibida. ¿Qué es el swap con China y cuáles son sus claves? El swap o intercambio es un acuerdo celebrado entre los bancos centrales de Argentina y China, que funciona en la práctica como un préstamo. Se firmó por primera vez en 2009 y tuvo actualizaciones en 2014, 2017, 2020, 2022 y 2023, además de otros dos acuerdos suplementarios sellados en 2015 y 2018. “Nada de esto es gratis. Es dinero formalmente colocado en el Banco Central y genera intereses”, aseguró Miguel Ponce, especialista en comercio exterior y experto en la relación Argentina-China. Este año, Argentina ha logrado un entendimiento con China para activar una parte de ese empréstito con el objeto de pagar importaciones con yuanes. Lo que algunos especialistas afirman es que las condiciones de intereses y cláusulas se han ido modificando con el paso de los años y no han sido debidamente explicitadas. Reacción de los mercados El ministro Massa realizó el anuncio la mañana de este lunes antes de la apertura de los mercados, con la clara intención de generar un clima más favorable a las operaciones bursátiles y cambiarias. En ese sentido, el dólar informal tuvo una leve baja y cerró a 550 pesos, mientras que subieron los llamados bonos soberanos. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

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Argentina recurre a China para pagarle al Fondo Monetario Internacional

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2023-08-01 01:25:34+00:00

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2023-07-31 19:06:04

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Adiós a Angus Cloud: celebridades y compañeros de “Euphoria” reaccionan a su muerte

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2023-08-01 01:25:41+00:00

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2023-07-31 18:36:39

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By AnneClaire Stapleton, Nick Valencia, Kevin Conlon and Royston Jones, CNN (CNN) — An American woman was arrested and charged in the Bahamas for conspiring to kill her husband several months after the couple had filed for divorce, according to a police news release and court documents viewed by CNN. Lindsay Shiver, 36, of Thomasville, Georgia, is accused of conspiring with two Bahamas natives, 28-year-old Terrance Adrian Bethel and 29-year-old Farron Newbold Jr., to kill her husband, Robert Shiver, according to court documents. Prosecutors allege the accused conspired to kill the husband together on July 16 while together on the Abaco Islands. Bethel and Newbold Jr. were also taken into police custody and face conspiracy to commit murder charges. The three defendants were flown to the capital of Nassau. Police in the Bahamas were able to successfully foil the plot by acting on intelligence they had gathered during a separate criminal investigation, when they stumbled upon crucial information on a phone that was recovered during an inquiry into a recent local business break-in, a Bahamian police source told CNN. According to the source, who spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity, written messages found on that phone indicated the existence of the sinister plot. The identity of the phone’s owner remains unclear. As the investigation remains ongoing, the police source did not provide further details on that matter. Attorneys represented the defendants in court during a Friday arraignment, according to court documents. The defendants were not required to enter a plea for the charges and were remanded to the Bahamas corrections department until an October 5 court hearing. Lindsay and Robert Shiver both attended Auburn University and live in Thomasville, according to social media posts. Husband filed for divorce, wife filed the next day According to a complaint listed on the Thomas County, Georgia, Clerk of Courts website, Robert Shiver filed for divorce on April 5, 2023, and his wife subsequently filed for divorce the following day. Robert Shiver listed Lindsay Shiver’s “adulterous conduct” as a reason for divorce, saying the marriage is irrevocably broken, according to the court filings viewed by CNN. The filing from Lindsay Shiver says she “incurred debt beyond her means to pay” and asks that Robert Shiver be made to pay. CNN has reached out attorneys representing each of the two in the divorce case. Pictures posted on a social media account believed to belong to Lindsay Shiver indicate the family has spent a good deal of time in the Bahamas. Robert Shiver works as an insurance executive in Thomasville, according to a company website. Court documents in the Bahamas misidentify him as Richard Shiver. A profile of him on the website says he was a member of the Auburn University football team and briefly a member of at least one NFL team. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

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An American woman is charged with conspiring to kill her husband in the Bahamas

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2023-08-01 01:26:26+00:00

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2023-07-31 18:06:07

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At 558 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bone, or 12 miles southeast of Goshen, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include… Bone. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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Special Weather Statement issued July 31 at 5:58PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

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2023-08-01 01:26:34+00:00

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2023-07-31 19:21:06

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By Jason Kravarik, Veronica Miracle and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee did not have a dispute with Lee the night of his death, defense attorneys said at a Monday hearing, offering a glimpse into their strategy. Lee, 43, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco’s Rincon Hill neighborhood in the predawn hours of April 4. The suspect, tech consultant Nima Momeni, has been charged with murder. Momeni pleaded not guilty in May. Authorities have said the two men knew each other and were in a car together the night of the killing. San Francisco District Attorney’s office previously released text messages that suggest the two men had an argument the night of the killing. During a preliminary hearing Monday, Momeni’s attorneys argued their client was upset with a different man, who police said was having an affair with Momeni’s sister. This man also lived in an apartment that hosted one of two parties Lee attended the night he died. “Now you’re starting to get a different picture,” said Momeni’s attorney Bradford Cohen after the first day of the hearing. “It wasn’t that our client had any kind of argument with Bob Lee. The argument was really with (another man) … and the fact we’re bringing that out today is beneficial towards a future motion or the future trial.” Earlier in the hearing, prosecutors played surveillance video in court that they allege links Momeni to Lee’s killing. The footage shows Lee getting into a white BMW, which prosecutors say Momeni was driving. That car was captured on several other surveillance cameras, including near the location where Lee later collapsed from stab wounds to the heart and lungs. Prosecutor Omid Talai alleged the white BMW left the scene via the Bay Bridge, heading in the direction of Momeni’s home in Emeryville – a city just north of Oakland. San Francisco Police Department Officer Milad Rashidian took the witness stand and identified Momeni as the resident of the home. Cohen, Momeni’s attorney, argued the videos are grainy and don’t create an absolute depiction of the events of that night. “You really can’t make out what’s going on, you zoomed in as much as you could, right?” Cohen asked Rashidian, who agreed. Cohen continued, “When you zoomed in on this, it doesn’t enhance it whatsoever, correct?… Some of the videos are limited in time and scope.” “Correct,” Rashidian said. Earlier in the hearing, police crime scene investigator Rosalyn Check testified that a blood trail leading from near where a knife was found matched the direction Lee was seen walking on video as he struggled to find help. “(The blood) appeared to be getting heavier and more dense” as the trail continued, Check testified. She added that blood evidence was taken from a call box and a tile entryway of a building where Lee tried to get help. Prosecutors claim the 4-inch kitchen knife was thrown into a fenced-in lot near the crime scene, where it was later recovered. The defense questioned the responding officers about potential disturbances of the crime scene before police arrived and while officers collected evidence. Defense attorney Tony Brass told reporters outside the courtroom, “What we’re doing right now is setting the scene for what kind of police work was done and what the limits of that police work are.” The hearing will resume Tuesday. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

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Suspect in Cash App executive Bob Lee’s killing didn’t argue with victim the night of the stabbing, defense attorneys say

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2023-08-01 01:26:11+00:00

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2023-07-31 19:06:03

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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire that ignited near Spokane Monday is prompting mandatory evacuations, Washington state officials said. The West Hallett Fire started about 1:30 p.m. about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of Spokane and had high potential for growth, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said. At least 20 homes are threatened. Some people in the area were told to evacuate immediately, with others warned to be set to leave, KREM-TV reported. Fourteen planes were dropping water and retardant on the flames, which had burned more than 200 acres (81 hectares) by about 5:30 p.m., DNR officials said. No structure loss has been reported, officials said. The American Red Cross opened a shelter Monday afternoon at Cheney High School.

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New wildfire near Spokane, Washington, prompts mandatory evacuations

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2023-08-01 01:06:45+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:27:43

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City police thought downtown business owner Sean Williams might have destroyed video evidence incriminating him or someone else in the near-fatal fall of a woman from his fifth-floor apartment window in September 2020, newly filed court records show. Mikayla Evans’s fall from Williams’s window — which sparked a series […]

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City police thought downtown business owner Sean Williams might have destroyed video evidence incriminating him or someone else in the near-fatal fall of a woman from his fifth-floor apartment window in September 2020, newly filed court records show. Mikayla Evans’s fall from Williams’s window — which sparked a series of lawsuits and criminal charges that has rocked the city’s police department — was initially investigated as a potential attempted homicide, News Channel 11 has confirmed. Police interviewed Williams two hours after the fall, where they seized his phone, and conducted two searches of his residence over the next few days. Those new court filings also reveal police “knew that (Williams) had videos that he accessed from his surveillance cameras and the investigators believed … there were likely more videos that could determine whether (Evans) fell on accident, or a crime occurred.” The attempted homicide label is in a search warrant filed by Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) detective Toma Sparks at 8:52 a.m. Sept. 19, 2020 — barely six hours after Evans fell. Williams eventually was indicted for being a felon in possession of ammunition, then spent nearly two years as a fugitive. His appointed attorney in that case has filed a motion to suppress the first of two search warrants and essentially throw out his indictment. Significant new details about the hours and days after Evans’s fall are revealed in Bryce McKenzie’s July 14 motion and federal prosecutor Meghan Gomez’s answer, which was filed late Friday. McKenzie’s motion essentially asks Judge Clifton Corker to throw out the ammunition case against Williams. It claims a search warrant issued hours after the fall lacked probable cause, that police “illegally seized evidence” (his phone) during an initial interview with Williams, and that the warrant should be suppressed and “the indictment should be dismissed.” The conclusion in Sean Williams’s motion to suppress a search warrant related to his indictment for being a felon in possession of ammunition. (WJHL) The motion cites a News Channel 11 story from Sept. 21, 2020 in which JCPD’s Don Shepard told a reporter the department didn’t suspect foul play and was treating the fall as a medical investigation, calling it “puzzling.” Shepard’s comments do appear to conflict with the affidavit Sparks filed on Sept. 23 seeking a warrant to search Williams’s safe. That affidavit claims probable cause to believe that Williams’s safe “is in the possession … of certain evidence of a crime, to wit: … (Attempted Criminal Homicide).” Gomez’s answer, filed late Friday, claims the JCPD acted properly when it interviewed Williams and seized his phone less than two hours after Evans was found on the sidewalk beneath his apartment at 2:30 a.m. Gomez claims the initial warrant to search Williams’s apartment and seize video cameras, storage devices and related electronics was proper. And she claims a Sept. 23, 2020 warrant to search Williams’s safe — where the 257 rounds of ammunition were allegedly found — was proper as well. Insight into what the JCPD suspected after Evans’ fall Whatever Corker may or may not rule on McKenzie’s motion, it, Gomez’s answer and the attached affidavits and JCPD material provide new insight into the early hours and days of an investigation that so far has launched a cascade of other legal and criminal events. Among those: Williams’s evasion of a May 5, 2021 effort by JCPD to serve the weapons warrant at his apartment and his subsequent fugitive status. JCPD’s late June 2021 decision not to renew a contract that housed federal prosecutor Kateri “Kat” Dahl at JCPD to help prosecute federal drug, sex and weapons cases. Dahl had gotten the indictment of Williams in April 2021 but had pressed JCPD to more aggressively investigate rape and drug dealing allegations against Williams. Dahl’s June 2022 federal civil lawsuit charging retaliatory discharge and related U.S. Department of Justice whistleblower complaints. Williams’s late April 2023 arrest on felony drug charges in Jackson County, N.C. and subsequent transfer to federal authorities. A June 2023 federal civil lawsuit against Johnson City and several police officers, on behalf of nine alleged rape victims of Sean Williams. The motion may also continue to keep alive the questions in Evans’s mind, expressed during two interviews with News Channel 11, about whether she fell or was pushed. She remains physically impacted by the fall, which left her hospitalized for weeks. It focuses mostly on Williams’s interview at JCPD headquarters around 4 a.m. Sept. 19, 2020, and the following few days. Months after her fall, Mikayla Evans takes her first steps with a walker and, later, with a cane. (Mikayla Evans) McKenzie’s motion claims Williams went voluntarily to JCPD but “became concerned when Detective Justin Jenkins called his apartment a ‘crime scene.'” It says at that point Williams wanted his lawyer, Jim Bowman, present, but couldn’t reach him. With Williams allegedly locked in an interview room, Sparks entered, “and upon learning that Mr. Williams wanted a lawyer, he reached out and grabbed Mr. Williams’ phone from his hands (and) attempted to view the phone without consent or warrant.” Williams eventually left and walked home without his phone. Sparks’ affidavit for the first search warrant (to search the apartment for cameras and related equipment) says after powering the phone on, “it had a message displaying that it was lost, which would suggest that Sean Williams has access to other devices in the residence that could be connected to the camera system.” McKenzie claims the initial search warrant was “a ‘bare bones’ warrant that lacked probable cause.” It says JCPD violated Williams’s Fourth Amendment rights when it obtained evidence from his seized phone. And it claims JCPD’s seizure of Williams’s safe — they held it until the second search warrant was issued two days later — wasn’t allowed by the limitations of the initial search warrant. Cameras pointed at the window — no footage Gomez’s response claims the JCPD acted properly throughout the process. It notes that when investigators were in Williams’s apartment before he went to the station, they “noted that there were two video cameras that were directed towards the window that (Evans) fell from.” Gomez wrote that investigators asked Williams about his surveillance cameras and that he “stated that the cameras did not record anything on September 19, 2020.” He did, however, show Sparks two clips from other cameras of the outside and inside entrances to his apartment, which showed Evans, Williams and another man enter the residence. At the station, following some back and forth about a statement or an interview (Williams refused), “Inv. Sparks seized the defendant’s cell phone and informed him he was getting a search warrant for its contents.” Sparks and Williams then argue over Sparks’s right to seize the phone, Gomez writes. Shortly after, Williams leaves without his phone, which had gone dead after he had made a couple of calls. Gomez’s answer reveals that by the time Williams’s phone had sufficient battery — he had since walked home — it displayed a message “displaying that the phone was lost” when police turned it on. Sean Williams’s former apartment building on Spring Street in downtown Johnson City. (Photo: WJHL) “Investigators believed that the phone had been purposely wiped of the phone data,” Gomez wrote. This left them unable to place it in airplane mode “and the contents of the phone were lost. “The investigators concluded that the phone could have been erased by the defendant and because of this it was likely that he had access to other devices that could be connected to the camera system and his phone.” The JCPD never did get a search warrant for the deleted phone, but according to Gomez, their first search of the apartment yielded cameras that had been hidden in a closet. Officers also found a baggy of what was suspected to be cocaine, a gun holster that contained a handgun magazine, and the gun safe. According to Gomez’s answer to the motion, officers asked Williams to open the safe, and that then, in his lawyer’s presence, he gave officers the safe combination and said he had “provided it ‘under duress.'” After getting the search warrant for the safe, officers found 257 rounds of ammunition — something Williams couldn’t legally possess due to a 1994 felony conviction for manufacture of marijuana in Jackson County, N.C. Gomez argues the first warrant was supported by probable cause, saying a reasonable person could infer a crime may have been committed as “it is not a common occurrence for a person to fall out of a fifth-story window.” Suspicion was aroused, she writes, because Williams “stated that the two cameras aimed toward the window (Evans) fell from did not record anything, but he was able to provide two clips of cameras from before and after the fall.” Based on the information they had obtained, Gomez writes, investigators believed “there were likely more videos that could determine whether (Evans) fell on accident.” Gomez also argues that Williams was not detained but was at the station voluntarily the entire time he was there. And she writes that Williams’s phone was critical to the investigation because it contained video surveillance of the incident. “Only after the defendant and the investigators could not agree on how the defendant would transfer the evidence contained on his phone did the investigators seize his phone to preserve the evidence and obtain a search warrant,” Gomez writes. She cites one case that temporary seizure supported by probable cause and “designed to prevent the loss of evidence” while police obtain a warrant is usually lawful. Gomez also cited a specific cell phone-related case, “Riley v. California,” in which courts found officers can “seize and secure cell phones ‘to prevent destruction of evidence while seeking a warrant.'” The same case round “to prevent destruction of evidence via remote wiping, officers can power the phone off or disconnect the cellphone from the internet.” That’s exactly what JCPD officers were attempting to do, Gomez wrote, when they took his phone. Their discovery that it had been wiped did not result in their clicking on any folders or apps. “The investigators certainly had reasonable concerns about evidence potentially being destroyed and those concerns were confirmed when evidence on the phone was destroyed,” Gomez wrote. Finally, Gomez argues JCPD operated in good faith when it seized Williams’s safe and that its second search warrant “contained ample evidence to support probable cause that evidence of a crime was contained within the gun safe.” Judge Corker issued an order Monday scheduling a hearing on the motion to suppress. That is set for Aug. 10. The plea deadline in his case is Aug. 22, and a jury trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 12.

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Sean Williams court motion shows JCPD suspected he’d destroyed video evidence after woman’s near fatal fall from window

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The Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of two men found dead on 200 block of Sharon Drive in Axton Sunday around 5 p.m.

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HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) -The Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of two men found dead on 200 block of Sharon Drive in Axton Sunday around 5 p.m. According to deputies, the men were identified as father and son Roger McGuire, 69, and Luke McGuire, 31. The preliminary investigation indicates that an altercation took place when Luke McGuire stabbed his father multiple times. Deputies say Luke McGuire then used a firearm to take his own life. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Roanoke, Virginia is conducting an autopsy. The investigation remains open and the motive for the crime has not been determined. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). Copyright 2023 WDBJ. All rights reserved.

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Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal altercation between father and son

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According to police, the residents heard gunshots the morning of the incident, however, no one was injured.

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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lynchburg Police Department is asking the public for doorbell camera footage of a shooting or potential suspects fleeing the scene after two houses were struck by gunfire around 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Two residents on the 1700 block of Liberty Street reported bullet holes on the exterior of their houses, with a bullet being located inside one of the houses. According to police, the residents heard gunshots the morning of the incident, however, no one was injured. Anyone with information or video of this incident is asked to contact Detective G. Takacs at 434-455-6162 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at P3Tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device. WDBJ7 will provide an update once more information becomes available. Copyright 2023 WDBJ. All rights reserved.

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Two Lynchburg homes struck by gunfire; police investigating

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2023-07-31 16:20:00

St. Joseph, MO; The St. Joseph Public Defenders Office is holding an event that they have titled a "Costless Closet".

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Costless Closet at the St. Joseph Public Defender's Office

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(CNN) — Angus Cloud, a young actor best known for his role in the drama “Euphoria,” has died, his family announced in a statement to CNN on Monday.

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The Cincinnati Reds acquired a key reliever from the Oakland Athletics on Monday ahead of the MLB trade deadline

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The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RP Sam Moll from the Oakland Athletics, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The A's will receive RHP Joe Boyle in return for Moll, according to Passan as well. C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic also reports that the Reds will receive international cap space in the deal. SP Hunter Greene was transferred to the 60-day IL to make room on Cincinnati's roster for Moll. The MLB trade deadline has produced no shortage of moves so far. The Reds were expected to be quite active but had remained quiet for the most part prior to this move. Moll obviously isn't a household name but has impressed with the Athletics during his tenure in Oakland. Reds trade for Sam Moll Moll, a left-handed reliever, currently owns a 4.54 ERA. That mark is far from ideal, but he's fresh off a 2022 campaign that saw him post a 2.91 ERA. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 One of Moll's primary concerns in 2023 has been control. In 2022, across 53 games, he walked a total of 22 hitters. Over 45 games in 2023, he's already surrendered 19 base-on-balls. Nevertheless, Moll is a good left-handed option who can work big innings for the Reds. Cincinnati owns a half-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central division as of this story's publication. The Reds may look to make more moves prior to August 1st's deadline as they try and win the division. Adding starting pitching help, in addition to furthering their relief core, would benefit their odds of reaching the playoffs in 2023. We will continue to monitor and provide updates on the Reds as they are made available.

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Reds make trade deadline splash, acquire Athletics reliever

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As good as the Rays have been, no team is perfect. This is one last-minute trade they should make before the MLB trade deadline ends.

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The anticipation is growing to a fever pitch as the 2023 MLB trade deadline will be coming to a close in a mere hours. Phones are bound to be ringing off the hook with general managers calling-in, attempting to make last-ditch efforts on improving their ballclubs from other team's players. The Tampa Bay Rays should be one of those teams looking to make a last-minute trade offer to team, with the hopes of bolstering their team ahead of the postseason. It's odd that the only movement on the Rays part thus far has been for Cleveland Guardians right-handed starting pitcher Aaron Civale. To begin the season, they were one of the hottest teams in all of baseball, winning their first 13 games and going 22-6 in the month of April. No team looked more playoff ready than they did. They have since then cooled off, however, where they are now finishing their worst month of the season at 7-16 with one game left against the New York Yankees on Monday. Granted, some of this is due the injury bug taking a big bite out of them, most notably to their starting pitching rotation. Guys like Drew Rasmussen, Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Jeffrey Springs, Jalen Beeks, Josh Fleming and others have all had stints on the injured list, with some still not back as of yet. So, it seems pretty obvious what the Rays need, right? The Rays need starting and relief pitching As mentioned, the Civale trade was, hopefully for Rays fans, just the start of what the Rays are going to do before the end of the trade deadline. With as much as guys not only on the starting rotation but bullpen have been hurt, it wouldn't be a bad idea to go after some arms. And with the way this Rays team is built with a farm full of prospects and financial flexibility, this is the time for them to do everything they can to make their way back to the World Series. Starting pitching As for starting pitching, the Rays should look into two potential Detroit Tigers pitchers in Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen, as they are reportedly on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. But as mentioned in the tweet, both of these guys are going to come with a huge price tag attached to them. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The Detroit #Tigers are definitely trading starters Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen, it’s simply a case of seeing which team blinks first with their high price tag. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2023 Amidst a standout season, Eduardo Rodriguez boasts a decorated career. His impressive 2.95 ERA and invaluable experience make him an appealing asset for someone like the Rays, who value pitching and are in desperate need of it. The issue with Rodriguez is his contract. Although he still has three years remaining on his deal, an opt-out clause presents the possibility of him exploring the free-agent market in the upcoming offseason. Michael Lorenzen, who was the lone representative for the Tigers in this year's All-Star game, has been having an exceptional second half of the season. In 18 games this season, he's 5-7 with a 3.58 ERA with 83 punch-outs. He would obviously be the lesser of the two pitchers, but regardless, he would undoubtedly bolster the starting rotation, being the fourth or fifth man behind McClanahan, Glasnow, Efflin and now Civale, making them a potential title contender. Relievers The Tigers also have two relievers that the Rays should take a look at. Since the Rays have had to deal with so many injuries to their rotation, the bullpen has taken on a brunt of the innings this season, the third-most in the league in fact at 445.2. So, needless to say, the relievers need some relieving of their own, as they've had their own fair share of injuries themselves. Two names for the Tigers are Jose Cisnero and Jason Foley. Cisnero would probably be the cheaper option as a two-month rental. Foley's contract doesn't expire until 2028, which the Rays could see a ton a value in, depending on what the Tigers would be asking for. Either way, if the Rays are looking to make a last-minute deal, then looking north to Detroit is the way to go, as they would have not only an option at starting rotation but in a reliever as well (or who knows, possibly two).

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1 last-minute trade Tampa Bay must make before 2023 deadline

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2023-07-31 23:01:16

The Cubs have traded for Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario in an apparent win-now move before the MLB deadline.

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In what appears to be a clear win-now move, the Chicago Cubs have shored up their infield, as the club has traded for Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, league sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. DJ Herz, the Cubs' no 16-ranked prospect and a left-handed pitcher, and Kevin Made, Chicago's 14th-ranked prospect and a shortstop, are headed to the Nationals in the trade, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Candelario, 29, is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his big-league career, as he's posted a .823 OPS with 16 home runs, 53 RBI and 57 runs scored. But it's been Candelario's contributions on defense that have stood out the most, as the veteran third baseman is tied for fourth in the majors in the Statcast defensive metric, Outs Above Average. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The first clue into the Cubs' MLB trade deadline plans was their decision to retain outfielder Cody Bellinger, who many perceived as the best bat available on the market. It sure seemed like the Cubs, fresh off of an eight-game winning streak, were planning to buy rather than sell. The trade for Candelario answers that question- and likely means that top starter Marcus Stroman, like Bellinger, isn't going anywhere. Meanwhile, the Nationals, 44-62 and fresh off of last year's MLB trade deadline Juan Soto blockbuster, are continuing to look to build up the league's 10th-ranked farm system from the preseason. Herz, a southpaw with a mid-90s heater and a nice changeup, is projected by many evaluators as a future bullpen option. Made has been riddled by injuries, though his quick bat speed and ability to play multiple positions is a nice addition to the Nats' system.

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Cubs trade for Nationals' Jeimer Candelario before deadline

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The Calvin Harris mansion is available for rent. This particular Calvin Harris home visibly contained the artist's personality.

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Calvin Harris is one of the most successful DJs today. Some of his hit tracks include Summer, This is What You Came For, Outside, One Kiss, and many more. Harris is also a Grammy Award winner. Given Harris' rise to popularity as a DJ, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? The Calvin Harris mansion is infused with the personality of the artist. This Calvin Harris home is also tucked away in an intimate setting with curved roads and lots of trees. This article features Calvin Harris' $25 million in Beverly Hills Post Office, Los Angeles, California. Back in 2014, Harris released one of his biggest singles called Summer. Around the same year, the DJ celebrated his success by picking up a Beverly Hills estate. The property purchase cost the Summer artist $15 million. Nearly eight years later, Harris wanted to move on from his Beverly Hills property. The world class DJ listed the mansion in the market with an asking price of $25 million. One year later, Harris has yet to successfully sell his mansion. With no takers, the Grammy Award winner has opted to place the property in the rental market. In order to rent Harris' property, one must cough up $100,000 per month, according to Realtor. Here are some photos of Calvin Harris' $25 million in Beverly Hills Post Office, Los Angeles, California. Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Photos courtesy of: Dirt Originally completed in 2014, the Calvin Harris mansion sits on 2.69 acres of land. With five structures sitting on the plot of land, it includes 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. The structures include the main home, a guest house, and a building for Harris' stay-in entourage. Inside, there are several features one can enjoy. Under Harris' ownership, the two-story guest house was transformed into two separate recording studios. Furthermore, there's also a home fitness gym, a movie theater, a wet bar, a wine cellar, and many more. The main home also features a spacious living room with a fireplace, a modern kitchen equipped with top quality appliances, and a master bedroom with a fireplace. While the interior of the Calvin Harris home already seems like a palace, there are also plenty of amenities to enjoy outdoors. The backyard features a swimming pool, a barbecue grilling station, an outdoor lounge with a fireplace, and plenty of green spaces which can be used for farming. Harris is one of the most successful DJs in the world. As a result, it isn't surprising that the artist can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Harris has a net worth of around $300 million. This is all the information that we have on Calvin Harris' $25 million in Beverly Hills Post Office, Los Angeles, California.

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Inside Calvin Harris' $25 million mansion, with photos

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Philadelphia Eagles rookie EDGE Nolan Smith has been one of the team's standout players during training camp.

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Philadelphia Eagles rookie EDGE Nolan Smith has had training camp buzzing over the last couple of days, demonstrating a youthful and infectious energy but one that's channeled specifically into his passion for football. Or to be more specific, his passion for playing physical football. The No. 30 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia, where his career numbers included 110 total tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks and three forced fumbles after four seasons, Smith will be a significant part of Philly's efforts to replace the five defensive starters that they lost this offseason. In that effort, his ability to get first-team reps in the absence of Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick (groin) during training camp will go a long way. Nonetheless, after Smith fell from his projected top-10 spot in the draft, it's nice to know that he's been upbeat throughout training camp. In fact, Smith believes that he and the rest of the front seven have the best job in the world. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “I'm like the [baby] of the group,” the 22-year-old says. “I'm always smiling… laughing. Tryna get guys going. I tell them we have the most perfect job in the world. We get to come out here, play football, fly around and hit motherf——s… it ain't nothin' better than that.” “I tell them we have the most perfect job in the world. We get to come out here, play football, fly around and hit motherf——s.” Nolan Smith on helping to set the tone for Jordan Davis and Co. pic.twitter.com/z8tHCPOjsB — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) July 30, 2023 The Eagles may not be unique in their inclination to draft from one college program more than another, but their decision to draft Smith and add him to group of UGA alum that includes defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean is special. How it all plays out on the field remains to be seen. Nonetheless, they could have hardly chosen a better strategy for building chemistry and camaraderie.

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Nolan Smith's 'perfect job' claim will fire up Philly fans

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Before he sold it, the Kevin James mansion was a fresh display of Florida architecture. The Kevin James home had light accents and many rooms

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Kevin James rose to fame due to his comedic acting roles. He has starred in several notable films including Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, and many more. James is also a Primetime Emmy Award nominee from his signature show, The King of Queens, which had a hugely successful nine-year run on CBS. With a decorated acting career, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? There is a Kevin James mansion. Given the money he has banked from television stardom and profitable films, a Kevin James home can splurge on stylistic touches. This article features Kevin James' $12.7 million mansion in Delray Beach, Florida. Back in 2021, James appeared in a string of television projects including All In and The Crew. Around the same time, the Paul Blart: Mall Cop star picked up a luxurious Delray Beach mansion. For the property purchase, he shelled out $14 million. However, a year later, James decided to move on from his Delray Beach mansion. Originally, the Primetime Emmy Award nominee listed the property with an asking price of almost $20 million. With no takers, James reduced the price to $12.7 million before successfully unloading the home. However, this also forced him to absorb approximately $1.3 million in losses. Here are some photos of Kevin James' $12.7 million mansion in Delray Beach, Florida. Photos courtesy of: Realtor Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Originally completed in 2020, what once was the Kevin James mansion encompasses 11,500 square feet of living space. It includes six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The mansion features an elevator, a spacious living room that shares the same floor as the formal dining area, a wine cellar, a modern kitchen equipped with top quality appliances, a game room with a billiards table, and an enormous master bedroom. While the home's interior is well-designed, there's also a lot to like about James' former mansion's backyard. The outdoor part of the property features a covered patio at the home's terrace, an outdoor lounge area with a firepit, an outdoor kitchen, and a saltwater swimming pool with a spa. Moreover, due to the mansion's location, the inhabitant is just a stone's throw away from the beach. With amenities like these, one can easily tell why this became a Kevin James home at one point. It's the perfect place to unwind from the grueling demands of Hollywood life. Although James unloaded the mansion at a loss, he ultimately can bounce back financially with his lucrative acting career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, James has a net worth of around $100 million. As a result, the Primetime Emmy Award nominee can ultimately afford to live a lavish lifestyle. This is all the information that we have on Kevin James' $12.7 million mansion in Delray Beach, Florida.

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Inside Kevin James' $12.7 million mansion, with photos

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Who is one surprising player who could make or break the 2023 NFL Season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

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Next season will be an important one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coming off of an 8-9 season in 2022, the Bucs will have plenty to look out for before they kick off against the Minnesota Vikings in September. They will have to see how some of the team's newer faces, including quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Chase Edmonds, will fit in with the roster. The Bucs will have to find a new starting quarterback after Tom Brady announced his retirement in February. And they will need to sort out their depth at the wide receiver and the guard spots. Who is one surprise player who could make or break the Buccaneers' 2023 NFL season? Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Tryon-Shoyinka, a former first-round pick out of Washington, has played in 34 games and started in 22 since Tampa Bay selected him with the 32nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played in 17 games and started in 16 for the Buccaneers in 2022, earning 40 tackles, 14 quarterback hits, six tackles for loss, four sacks and two pass deflections. Bucs General Manager Jason Licht had high expectations for the 24-year-old linebacker on Wednesday. “Joe has had some flashes, he's had some good games, he's shown us why we took him in the first round, but he does need to take a step up,” Licht said, via Buccaneers.com Senior Writer Scott Smith. “He needs to step it up this year and we're confident that he will.” Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The former Washington Husky will still have to improve a few parts of his game before the start of the 2023 season, as highlighted by Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles on Wednesday. “For me, Joe has to finish at the top of the rush,” Bowles said, via Smith. “He beats linemen, and he either slips down or falls off the quarterback because he's launching too early and not running through the quarterback. He has to take those extra two steps. He left a lot of sacks out there last year; not that he didn't get back there, but he didn't finish the play.” Tryon-Shoyinka will join a Buccaneers defense that features defensive tackle Vita Vea, two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Bucs linebacker Devin White requested a trade in April. Tampa Bay added Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey, Louisville defensive end YaYa Diaby and Eastern Michigan edge rusher Jose Ramirez via the 2023 NFL Draft. Tryon-Shoyinka and some of the team's new and returning edge rushers will need to help jumpstart a Buccaneers pass rush that earned a Pro Football Focus rating of 64.3 in 2022. The figure put them at 29th in the NFL behind the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay's overall defensive rating of 67.6 put it at 20th in the league behind the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins. Tryon-Shoyinka ended the 2022 season with a pass-rushing grade of 63.4, putting him on par with San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis and Green Bay Packers defensive end Preston Smith at about 313th in the NFL. His run defense rating of 63.2 put him at around 399th in the PFF rankings. If Tryon-Shoyinka can take the leap Licht believes he can and be a solid option alongside the rest of the line, the Bucs can take one step closer to revitalizing their defense and continuing their runs in the NFL playoffs.

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1 surprising player who could make or break 2023 NFL season

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Despite his official trade request, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard may not be going anywhere anytime soon.

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As the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga wears on, with most expecting the seven-time All-Star to eventually land with the Miami Heat, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski reports that conversations surrounding a Lillard trade could heat up closer to the start of NBA Training Camp. “The next real deadline is the start of training camp in late September,” Wojnarowski notes. “That's certainly going to be a moment of truth for the Portland organization. Do they want to bring Lillard back into camp with all of this swirling around?” "The next real deadline is the start of training camp in late September. That's certainly going to be a moment of truth for the Portland organization."@wojespn on where things stand with the Trail Blazers on a Damian Lillard tradepic.twitter.com/SXgjHH7cwW — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 31, 2023 “Or do they, at that point, take the best offer they can get out there? Do they take it into the season? But right now, there's just not been a lot of among teams about a Lillard trade.” As it has been noted before, there are multiple reasons that Lillard trade conversations have slowed down, aside from the fatalistic feeling teams have about his eventual landing spot. To start, the summer schedule: Live and breathe the NBA? 🚨 Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “You get into the dog days of summer — as July turns to August — lots of GMs, team presidents, owners who are involved in these conversations, they're going vacation, teams aren't engaged, there are no deadlines looming,” Wojnarowski reiterates. “And that certainly has slowed up this process.” In addition, despite the Blazers understandable desire to squeeze the most out of a Lillard trade, the Heat don't believe that Portland is really getting many — if any — competitive offers anyways. “Miami's not gonna bid against itself and keep upping its offer when it doesn't think Portland necessarily has anything comparable. That's why this is dragging out and why it may continue to drag out.” Still, whatever decision the Blazers make about how they should proceed this offseason, fans likely won't know for sure a little while longer.

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'Moment of truth' for Damian Lillard trade, revealed by Woj

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These are the greatest player in the history of the Denver Nuggets, from number ten right down to number one.

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Throughout their history, the Denver Nuggets have been a consistent presence in the postseason, though until very recently of course, that had never translated into the ultimate success. But that hasn't stopped them being home to some incredibly good NBA players over the course of their more-than-50 years in the league. Numerous NBA greats have made their names in Denver, with the likes of Alex English and Carmelo Anthony featuring prominently on this list. But unsurprisingly, this list has changed over the past few years and particularly after last season, with one name in particular working his way steadily towards the top. Fresh off their inaugural NBA championship, these are the ten greatest Nuggets players in franchise history, ranked. 10. Marcus Camby The Nuggets have had a number of defensively dominant bigs in their history, and in the early part of this century Marcus Camby became the latest to slot into that category. After a couple of seasons in Toronto and four in New York, the number two pick from the 1996 moved to Denver and had an immediate impact. In his six seasons with the Nuggets, Camby averaged a double-double, but more impressive racked up three blocks per game. Unsurprisingly, he was twice selected to the All-Defensive First Team and twice to the Second Team, and was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2007, his fifth season with the Nugs. 9. Byron Beck Byron Beck played one of the most significant roles in the development of pro ball in Colorado, playing for the Nuggets for their first ten seasons and establishing himself as an all-time great of the franchise in the process. He played every season of his career in Denver, and though his stats don't jump off the page he was a terrific rebounder – he's ranked third in Nuggets history in that category – and a good enough scorer to have slotted into seventh in career points for Denver. Beck ultimately became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the franchise. 8. Jamal Murray At the other end of the Denver Nuggets spectrum of history to Beck, Jamal Murray has been one of the most significant – well, the second most significant – players in the Nuggets recent success. Since being drafted to the Denver in 2016 his talent has been plain to see, and though it took a few years for it to truly develop and an ACL injury a couple of years ago cruelly stagnated his growth, he well and truly positioned himself among the franchise's greats with his performance last season en route to their first ever championship. Murray's phenomenal shooting ability, underrated passing and ability to take his game to another level in the postseason was pivotal to the Nuggets' championship, and without him there's every chance they would still be searching for their first NBA Finals win. 7. Dan Issel Dan Issel might have stood at only 6'9″, but that didn't stop him being a dominant force at the center position during his ten seasons with the Nuggets. During that decade he averaged 20.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists, earning himself three All-Star appearances in the process. His productivity and longevity with the team has unsurprisingly put him right up there in numerous statistical categories for the Nugs; he's second in total games played, first in rebounds (though a certain Serbian is steadily hunting him down), and second in total poinits. With him a consistent presence at the five, Denver were never able to make it out of their Conference but made it through to the Conference Semis and Conference Finals on a number of occasions. 6. Lafayette Lever Live and breathe the NBA? 🚨 Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Fat Lever, as he was affectionately known, was an absolute menace at both ends of the floor during his six seasons in Denver. During that time, he averaged 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, and was a major reason that the team made the playoffs every year that he was there. Lever's ability at both ends of the floor was highlighted by the fact that during his tenure in Denver, he made both the All-NBA Second Team (in 1987) and the All-Defensive Second Team (in 1988). He is the franchise's all-time leader for steals, sits third in assists, eighth in points and tenth in rebounds, testament to his ability to stuff the stats sheet in all kinds of ways. 5. Dikembe Mutombo When Denver selected Dikembe Mutombo with the fourth pick in the 1991 draft, his potential to wreak havoc defensively was plain to see, and though he only played five seasons with the team it's safe to say that he lived up to expectations. One of the best shot blockers in the game's history, Mutombo averaged 12.9 points and 12.3 rebounds in his time with Denver, to go with an incredible 3.8 blocks. It's no surprise that he led the league in blocks for three consecutive years between 1994 and 1996, while he was also a three-time All-Star, Defensive Player of the Year and member of the All-Defensive Second Team during his six years in Denver. 4. Carmelo Anthony For pure entertainment value, Carmelo Anthony could very easily be even higher than this, though the names to come aren't exactly easy to dislodge. One of the most automatic scorers in league history, ‘Melo averaged nearly 25 points per game during his time with the Nugs, twice averaging over 28 points over the course of a season. He was a four-time All-Star during his eight seasons in Denver, and his ability to get hot like few others in history made the Nuggets one of the more watchable teams in the league during his time there. 3. David Thompson David Thompson was drafted with the number one pick in 1975, and he wasted no time showing exactly why. In his first season in the league, Thompson averaged a lazy 26.0 points, 6.3 boards and 3.7 assists per game, and would go on to put up similar numbers over his next five seasons with the Nuggets. Testament to his ability and the entertainment value which he provided, he was one of Michael Jordan's idols growing up, with a couple of examples which demonstrate why being his runner-up finish in the inaugural Slam Dunk contest, and a 73-point game in 1978. 2. Alex English For a long time, Alex English was unequivocally at the top of this list. The man is Denver royalty; after moving to the Nuggets in his fourth season in the league, English went on to terrorize opposing defenses for a decade, averaging 25.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in that time. He is unsurprisingly all over the Nuggets all-time stats categories; first in games, first in points, first in offensive rebounds, second in assists and third in steals. He was an All-Star for eight consecutive seasons during his time with Denver, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. He's a two-time MVP, the reigning Finals MVP, led the Nuggets to their first ever championship, a five-time All-Star, a three-time member of the All-NBA First Team and two-time member of the Second Team – and he's still only 28. Nikola Jokic might not have won the MVP last season, but he's the best player in the world and is rapidly rising up the ranks of the best players to ever play the game. Plenty of players can lay some sort of claim to have revolutionized the game of basketball; a 7'0″, relatively unathletic guard who averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists en route to a championship is right up there in that list. Nikola Jokic can puppeteer a game like very few, if any, others in history, and by the end of his career will not just be high up in the list of greatest ever Nuggets; he'll be one of the greatest ever to play the game.

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10 greatest Nuggets in franchise history, ranked

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Cowboys RB Ronald Jones suspended for two-games for violating NFL policy on PEDs in the midst of Cowboys training camp.

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The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys running back Ronald Jones Jr. for two games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances, per Mike Garafolo. Jones is allowed to participate in the rest of Cowboys training camp and all preseason practices and games. The Cowboys can reactivate Jones on September 18, the day after they take on the New York Jets at home. Jones signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal in March, shortly after Dallas released Ezekiel Elliott. Tony Pollard will be the primary running back, but the team needed to add some depth in the backfield. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Jones out of USC in the second round of the 2018 draft. He played four seasons in Tampa and helped the Bucs win a Super Bowl in 2021, rushing for 61 yards. Twice in his career, Jones has totaled over 1000 scrimmage yards. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs prior to last season, but didn't see much of the field. He had only 18 touches over the course of the season, but he won his second Super Bowl. In addition to Pollard and Jones, Dallas has Rico Dowdle and Malik Davis on the roster. The Cowboys don't seem interested in bringing back Elliott on a more team-friendly contract. However, it's nearly August, and Elliott still doesn't have a team. If he comes at a low price, Elliott is still a great pass blocker and a reliable short yardage back. He scored 12 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons with the Cowboys.

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Cowboys RB Ronald Jones Jr. hit with multi-game suspension

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2023-08-01 01:06:36+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:46:54

The Dallas Cowboys don't fell that there's an urgency to add a running back even after the suspension to Ronald Jones.

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The Dallas Cowboys' backfield took a hit this offseason with the NFL handing out a two-game suspension to running back Ronald Jones over a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. But even with Jones' suspension, the Cowboys are said to be fine with their backfield at the moment and that they're not going to sign another running back, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. “Im told #Cowboys are not immediately* looking for any additional RB as a result of Ronald Jones' 2 game suspension, per source, as Jones is still eligible to participate in all preseason games and practices.” Jones was added to Dallas' roster after signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys worth $1.232 million last March. He is coming off a Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL season. He played in only six games for the Chiefs and rushed for 70 yards with a touchdown on 17 carries. Overall in his NFL career that started in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones has 2,244 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 505 attempts. His best season to date was in 2020 with the Bucs during which he posted a career-high 978 rushing yards to go with seven touchdowns on 192 rushing attempts. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Tony Pollard is the clear-cut starting running back of the Cowboys, so as long as he's healthy and available, Dallas should be fine in the running back position, with or without Jones in the first two weeks of the 2023 campaign. The Cowboys will play the New York Giants and the New York Jets in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively, of the 2023 season.

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Cowboys' RB stance after Ronald Jones suspension amid Ezekiel Elliott buzz

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2023-08-01 01:05:53+00:00

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The New York Yankees are reportedly still trying to add an outfielder ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline on Tuesday.

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There is some question regarding whether the New York Yankees will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline after losing two out of three games to the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend, but based on recent reports, it seems that the Yankees are going to be buying and looking to upgrade the left field spot, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. The Yankees are said to be working hard to get an outfielder, according to Olney. Left field specifically has been an issue for the Yankees over the last couple of seasons. In 2021, they traded for Joey Gallo, who disappointed, so the need was still there in 2022. The Yankees then traded for Andrew Benintendi as a rental, and With the Chicago Cubs' recent winning streak, Cody Bellinger is off of the market. He would have been arguably the top rental bat on the market, and would have slotted in nicely in the Yankees' outfield. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Some other names who could potentially be moved are Lane Thomas of the Washington Nationals, Tommy Pham of the New York Mets and Dylan Carlson of the St. Louis Cardinals. Tommy Pham is a rental bat, while both Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson have years of control after 2023. Given the trajectory of the Yankees' season, a player with control could make more sense, but would cost more prospect capital. As the deadline approaches, the Yankees start a crucial week in the Bronx, which includes a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays and a four-game series against the Houston Astros. It will be a tough task against stiff competition for the Yankees to keep pace in the wild card standings this week.

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Yankees targeting outfielder ahead of trade deadline

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2023-08-01 01:05:40+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:33:57

This Rowan Atkinson house has received an architectural award. The Rowan Atkinson home is very receptive to sunlight.

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Rowan Atkinson rose to fame as the actor who portrayed the comedic character Mr. Bean. He would star as Mr. Bean in various films, television shows, and the animated series. He also starred in other projects including The Lion King, Man vs. Bee, and Johnny English. Atkinson is also a two-time BAFTA Award winner. Given Atkinson's popularity as Mr. Bean around the world, have you ever wondered how a guy like him lives? A Rowan Atkinson house might elicit more curiosity than others. It turns out this Rowan Atkinson home is in a pastoral setting and is very receptive to light. This article features Rowan Atkinson's $10 million house in Ipsden, Oxfordshire. Back in 2006, Atkinson starred in the movie Keeping Mum. During the same year, he decided to splurge on an Ipsden property. While Atkinson often portrays a goofy character, his home was certainly designed otherwise. In fact, the Mr. Bean star shelled out $3.3 million to buy the land alone. He paid another $6.7 million to build a new house. In total, Atkinson took out approximately $10 million from his pockets. Here are some photos of Rowan Atkinson's $10 million house in Ipsden, Oxfordshire. Photos courtesy of: Autoevolution Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Despite the structure's construction being finished in 2017, the Rowan Atkinson house wasn't inhabited by its owner until 2022. The Rowan Atkinson home earned a Royal Institute British Architects Award. Atkinson's three-story dwelling encompasses 9,009 square feet of living space. It includes five bedrooms. Apart from the main home, a 1,518-square foot guest house also sits on the property. Both structures are connected by a bridge. The home features tall windows which should provide natural lighting, wooden floors, a spacious living room, a fitness gym, and several indoor lounge areas for welcoming guests. Outdoors, Atkinson should have no trouble getting some fresh air. The backyard features an outdoor swimming pool and several green spaces filled with various plant life. This should allow the BAFTA Award winner to do some planting or farming. Furthermore, the property also contains an underground garage, which should allow Atkinson to house his luxurious car collection, worth around $13.4 million. Atkinson is a world-class comedic actor who has earned several awards and distinctions throughout his career. As a result, it isn't surprising that the Mr. Bean star can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. Based on Celebrity Net Worth, Atkinson has a net worth of around $150 million. This is all the information that we have on Rowan Atkinson's $10 million house in Ipsden, Oxfordshire.

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Inside Rowan Atkinson's $10 million house, with photos

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2023-08-01 01:06:42+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:43:36

Will the Vikings along with Chris Kuper and Justin Ruscati land former Broncos OL Dalton Risner amid their NFL Training Camp?

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Teams are rounding out their squads such that their players get longer playing stints with one another during the NFL Training Camp. Some are not as complete as the others which means it is time for them to accept visits and workouts such that they fill their needs. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the teams dealing with huge departures due to star Dalvin Cook. However, they are trying to fill in other gaps in the team. Offensive lineman coaches Chris Kuper and Justin Ruscati are eyeing former Denver Broncos OL Dalton Risner. This is because they are in pursuit to bolster the trenches. The Vikings are set to receive a visit from Dalton Risner amid their NFL Training Camp, per Mike Klis of 9 News. If all goes well, Chris Kuper and Justin Ruscati get a highly effective left guard who also plays with much intelligence. He was a 2019 second-rounder with the Broncos. Throughout his four-season stint, he has proven to be a great starter. His arrival with the Vikings brings much veteran leadership to the squad. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 They also prevent other teams from being able to get the best free-agent guard in the 2023 off-season. What the team does get is elite pass protection which they have not had in a long while. Air attacks from Kirk Cousins and the backup quarterbacks could be given more lethality. Acquiring Risner means a great deal for the team. This is because they are trying to figure out their identity after Dalvin Cook's departure. Will the Vikings be able to seal the deal during his visit?

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Vikings eyeing former Broncos OL Dalton Risner

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2023-08-01 01:04:50+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:38:01

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire AJ Pollock and Mark Mathias from the Seattle Mariners.

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The San Francisco Giants are reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire outfielder AJ Pollock and utility player Mark Mathias from the Seattle Mariners, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. AJ Pollock has struggled mightily this year with the Mariners, and hopes to find a role with the Giants. Mark Mathias was claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates by the Mariners this season. The Mariners are receiving a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Giants in the deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Pollock spent many years as a rival player of the Giants. He spent the first seven years of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was a solid player with the Diamondbacks, with his best season coming in 2015. He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2019 season, and stayed through the 2021 season. His 2021 season was his best season with the Dodgers, and the second-best in his career. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Whether it was with the Dodgers, or Diamondbacks, he has a lot of experience playing the Giants. Now, he will be playing for his third National League West team. AJ Pollock spent 2022 with the Chicago White Sox, and as mentioned before, started the 2023 season with the Mariners. It will be interesting to see how the Giants use Pollock, as well as Mathias. Pollock will undoubtedly get time in the outfield, and hopes to turn things around in the 2023 season. Mathias was in the minor leagues with the Mariners. He has little major league experience from his days with the Pirates. He can play multiple positions, which is useful for any team. Maybe there is a role for him with the Giants down the stretch as they hope to return to the playoffs in 2023.

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Giants land AJ Pollock in trade with Mariners

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2023-08-01 01:02:40+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:35:38

The New York Yankees are in limbo before the MLB Trade Deadline, and there is one trade they absolutely should make.

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The New York Yankees are in an interesting spot when it comes to the MLB Trade Deadline that is approaching on Tuesday. They are close enough where you could argue that they should be buyers, but they have enough holes and deficiencies to justify selling. The Yankees have needed a left fielder for a while now. They have been mentioned with nearly every name. However, Cody Bellinger is no longer attainable as the Chicago Cubs are buyers. The Cubs also acquired Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals, a left-handed third baseman who the Yankees were interested. Cody Bellinger and Jeimer Candelario were two of the top names the Yankees have been mentioned with. With the names that are left, it is getting harder to justify being buyers. Adding someone like Tommy Pham could help, but how much of a difference will it make as long as players like Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton continue to struggle? It has been reported that the Yankees might do a combination of buying and selling, targeting players who have multiple years of control while taking calls on the players on their roster who are on expiring contracts. That includes players like Harrison Bader and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. If you could not tell, I am going to make the argument that the Yankees should sell, and Harrison Bader would be a good player for the Yankees to offload. However, it is a player who is under team control through the 2024 season that the Yankees must move before the MLB Trade Deadline. That player is second baseman Gleyber Torres. Gleyber Torres has been mentioned in trade rumors before, going back to last year's trade deadline, when it was reported that the Yankees and the Miami Marlins nearly completed a deal that sent Torres to Miami in exchange for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 While the Yankees were dealing with the absence of Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres has been the team's best and most consistent hitter. As mentioned before, he is under control through 2024, so he does not fit the criteria of the reports of the Yankees listening on rental players from above, but the move still would make a lot of sense. Torres' hitting production and extra year of control makes him more valuable in a trade than Harrison Bader would be. Also, going back to the Marlins, they reportedly are still interested in Torres and are pushing hard to acquire him, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com. The Marlins are reportedly willing to part with pitchers in the organization not named Eury Perez, according to Miller. The Yankees reportedly asked for two 25-year-old starting pitchers in Edward Cabrera and Braxton Garrett along with two prospects, which was too much for the Marlins. Although the Yankees likely would not be able to get all of those pieces in return for Torres, they know that the Marlins covet him. It seems unlikely that New York will make a run down the stretch, and the team seems ill-equipped to make a run in October even if they do make it. This is the perfect time to get good value on a player that you know has coveted by another team for over a year. New York also has a young prospect in Oswald Peraza who has been blocked by other players in the infield. Peraza is a natural shortstop, but it would make sense to play him at second base and finally see what he can provide as a major league player. While Torres should not be the only move the Yankees make if they decide to sell off pieces, he would recoup the most value by far. Trading Bader and bullpen pieces like Wandy Peralta or Clay Holmes makes a lot of sense. However, if the Yankees are going to commit to selling, Torres should absolutely be moved.

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1 last-minute trade Yankees must complete before 2023 deadline

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2023-08-01 01:08:00+00:00

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2023-07-31 21:44:55

Here's why Aaron Boone and the Yankees decided to take a more cautious approach with Aaron Judge after his return from injury.

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The New York Yankees finally have star outfielder Aaron Judge back from injury, but he's being carefully deployed by Aaron Boone as he makes his return back from his toe injury to full strength. New York's cautious approach with Judge, who sat out Sunday night's historically ugly loss to the Baltimore Orioles, has been met with criticism as the Yankees badly need to make up ground in the AL Wild Card standings. Boone has defended his decision to rest Judge, as he recently told Bryan Hoch. “Hopefully he can play this entire series, but we’re going to take it day by day,” Boone said. “We’re going nowhere if we run Aaron Judge into the ground because he hasn’t had a rehab game.” It's been a frustrating season for Boone, Judge, and the Yankees as a team. Coming off last year's AL MVP performance, Judge has been able to appear in just 51 games due to a toe injury. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Judge has been plenty productive when he's been able to take the field, hitting .298/.414/.685 on the season. His frequent absences, however, have been tough for Yankees fans to swallow. Boone recently shut down the suggestion that Judge could play DH instead of only being available as a pinch hitter, as he explained to Bryan Hoch. “Your premise there would suggest they're the same,” Aaron Boone said, via Hoch. “I would disagree with that. I think we would disagree with that. Getting ready to play a major league game right now and going through all your pregame to be prepared at 7:00, you would hope there's baserunning that follows that. While it's not playing right field, it is still playing. Again, we're talking about him not being 100% with the toe, but just as much as that, he just hasn't worked up a lot of volume of stuff.” The Yankees begin a three-game series with Tampa Bay on Monday. Whether the Yankees will continue to be cautious with Aaron Judge during his return and give him rest days remains to be seen.

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Why New York is taking cautious approach with Aaron Judge

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2023-08-01 01:05:28+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:06:46

The new Nina Dobrev house has a lot of scenic views. This Nina Dobrev home is carved into the Hollywood Hills.

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Nina Dobrev first rose to prominence by starring in the hit television series The Vampire Diaries. Since then she has also been part of several notable productions including The Perks of Being a Wallflower, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, The Final Girls, and many more. Dobrev is also a Teen Choice Award winner, a Young Hollywood Award winner, and a People's Choice Award winner. Given Dobrev's accomplishments on the entertainment scene, have you ever wondered how an actress like her lives? A Nina Dobrev house has many rooms with a view. This new Nina Dobrev home is carved into a hillside and blends into the surrounding landscape. This article features Nina Dobrev's $4.3 million house in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. In 2023, Dobrev starred in the movie called The Out-Laws. During the same year, the Vampire Diaries star treated herself by picking up a luxurious Hollywood Hills estate with partner Shaun White. This comes with reports pointing to the two rumored to be getting engaged. The property purchase cost Dobrev $4.3 million. Here are some photos of Nina Dobrev's $4.3 million house in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Photos courtesy of: Dirt Originally constructed in 1964, the property has gone through several renovations since then. Sitting on 0.38 acres of land, the home encompasses 3,793 square feet of living space. It includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The new Nina Dobrev home features an open floor plan that includes a spacious living room, a dining area, and a modern kitchen equipped with top quality appliances, a hybrid library-office space, and a sweet master bedroom. Outdoors, there are also plenty of amenities to enjoy for the Vampire Diaries star. At the Nina Dobrev house, the actress can take a dip in the terrace's swimming pool or play in the property's built-in bocce ball court. Furthermore, there's also an outdoor patio and sufficient amount of grassy lawns where Dobrev can easily get some fresh air. With amenities like these, the home seems perfect for Dobrev to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the Hollywood lifestyle. Dobrev is one of the most respected actresses in the industry today. As a result, it isn't surprising that the Vampire Diaries star can afford to live a luxurious lifestyle. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dobrev has a net worth of around $11 million. Aside from a successful acting career, she also earns a lot from her own premium wine label called Fresh Vine Wines. Apart from the newly acquired $4.3 million Hollywood Hills abode, Dobrev also owns other properties including a West Hollywood home. This is all the information that we have on Nina Dobrev's $4.3 million house in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California.

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Inside Nina Dobrev's $4.3 million house, with photos

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2023-08-01 01:03:29+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:13:09

The Milwaukee Brewers added more firepower to their offense by trading for Mark Canha from the New York Mets.

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The New York Mets continue to be sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, this time sending outfielder and first baseman Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee and New York's transaction was first confirmed by Will Sammon of The Athletic. In a follow-up report by Jeff Passan of ESPN, it was revealed that the Brewers are sending right-hander Justin Jarvis to the Mets in the deal. Sure enough, Canha's trade isn't really a big surprise considering the Mets' recent activities. While Justin Verlander is the name that many fans are keeping an eye on after the team dealt David Robertson and Max Scherzer, Canha and fellow outfielder Tommy Pham had been mentioned as potential players that New York could trade as well. The Brewers' move for Mark Canha is certainly interesting, though, especially since the 34-year-old is now on pace to record the lowest ISO of his career in back-to-back seasons. However, his consistent and above-average contact and on-base skills could be impactful for a Milwaukee team looking to dethrone the Cincinnati Reds atop the NL Central. The team is only half a game behind the Cincinnati franchise for the top spot in the division. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Canha has a slash line of .245/.343/.381. He has recorded six home runs and 29 RBI in the 89 games he has played so far. He is in the final guaranteed year of his deal, though there's a club option for 2024 worth $11.5 million. It remains to be seen what other trades the Brewers will do to improve their roster and their chances to compete in the World Series. It certainly won't be a surprise should they make more splash less than 24 hours before the MLB Trade Deadline. As for the Mets, they are expected to continue selling as they look to start a rebuild following a disappointing run so far.

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Brewers bolster offense via Mark Canha trade with Mets

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2023-08-01 01:03:41+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:58:11

Is Patrick Beverley right to blame the bubble for the shortcomings of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led Clippers against the Lakers?

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The Los Angeles Clippers in the late 2010s had a lot of depth and star power in their squad. Their stars up to their eighth man had such great name recall. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard's link-up in the team raised expectations more than it did eyebrows. A lot of people were expecting them to compete with their rival team across the halls, the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the pandemic hit, and a change in structure shook up the NBA. Patrick Beverley posited that this was the reason why they could not win the Larry O'Brien trophy. A lot was going well for the Clippers and it looked like they were poised to match up against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. Their 49 wins and 23 losses allowed them to gain the second-best record in their conference. The bracket seemed all set for an epic Los Angeles-themed battle. Although, the Kawhi Leonard-led squad would find it hard to advance despite having the second-best offensive rating and the fifth-most outstanding defensive rating was not enough. They would eventually lose to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets in the second round after a generational performance from Jamal Murray. Patrick Beverley outlined how things could have gone differently if the pandemic did not hit. Live and breathe the NBA? 🚨 Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The team would then get a lot of question marks about their performances. Some fans have even called for the dismantling of the Paul George and Klaw-led core given their lack of success together. Do you agree with this bubble take by Patrick Beverley?

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Patrick Beverley' take on losing 2020 NBA Championship

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2023-08-01 01:07:47+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:29:28

Despite having multiple members of The Judgment Day out for his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins appreciates the faction.

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After weeks and weeks of anticipation featuring matches on RAW, beatdowns in NXT, and a successful title defense at Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins will finally get his third and potentially final singles match of the year against Finn Balor at SummerSlam in Detroit, Michigan on August 5th. Soon fans will see if the “Visionary” can secure a clean win versus the “Demon” and if that does happen, if he'll be able to survive a cash-in attempt by fellow The Judgment Day member Damian Priest, who secured the briefcase in London at the start of July. So naturaly, it would be safe to assume that Rollins would have nothing much nice to say about Balor, Priest, or the rest of The Judgment Day, right? You might be surprised, as, in an interview with Fox News Digital to promote SummerSlam, the “Revolutionary” actually put over the faction for getting incredibly over during the past calendar year. “It’s a real interesting situation because you’ve got Finn Balor here who’s been holding a grudge for seven and a half years,” Seth Rollins told Fox News Digital. “Obviously, he feels he hasn’t been the same since then. He took some time to go back down to NXT and reevaluate who he was. He came back a much stronger, better performer. I think you’ve seen that in The Judgment Day as all four of them have just risen the ranks in WWE over the past year. It’s really been fantastic to watch.” One on one, Rollins has a pretty good chance of securing the win, but then again, the match probably won't be wrestled one-on-one, as Priest will all but certainly be lurking around looking for a chance to strike. “But then you got his best bud, Damian Priest, kind of lurking. And here’s the thing. Here’s what I want to know. If, for some reason, in some way, shape, or form, Finn Balor is able to pry the WWE World Heavyweight Championship off me, his title reign, this time, is going to be shorter than it was when he won the Universal title because Damian Priest is going to cash in on him like that,” Rollins said. “That title, that top spot – that changes people. That does some messed up stuff to people. It turns you into a different person, and Priest has got the golden ticket. “So, am I worried about him cashing in on me? Of course. But when it comes to Money in the Bank, I got it covered, man. I know what’s going on. I know he’s going to be looking for a shot every single time. I’ve cashed in that thing. I’ve had it cashed in on me multiple times. So, I understand that game. “Finn Balor, not for him. It’s going to very interesting to see how it all plays out. I think I’m going to be able to skate out of this thing by beating Finn Balor and avoid being cashed in on. But in WWE, man, anything can happen. I’m looking forward to seeing how the whole thing plays out.” Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 What does the future hold for Rollins at SummerSlam? Will he be the WWE World Heavyweight Champion when the final bell rings and the 1-2-3 is counted or will a member of The Judgment Day, be that Balor or Priest, become only the second man under this current lineage to call himself the WWE World Heavyweight Champion? Fans will find out in less than a week. Seth Rollins reveals how his time in NXT could have turned out very differently. Sitting down for an interview with CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri ahead of SummerSlam, Seth Rollins was asked about his time in NXT and how it felt to go from the initial competition show to a more traditional developmental promotion akin to Florida Championship Wrestling before it. Though Rollins admits things didn't get too far into the original format, the experience was certainly something to remember. “No, all we did was film the pre-tape stuff, like we filmed the packages, we went to Full Sail University, and they had the cameras set up and went around you, and you got all wet and shiny, did the poses and then talked about who we were and where we came from and all that,” Seth Rollins said via Fightful. “So all that pre-production type stuff, we did all that, and then they never did the season. I think we were supposed to be season four or five? Hard to remember. Because they did the all-female season, and they did maybe one after that, and weren’t on that. Maybe it was five. But yeah, never came to fruition. For the better, I would say. At the time, very disappointing. Obviously, we were all looking to get our feet wet in WWE. We thought NXT was gonna be the ticket, that pathway in NXT anyway, and thankfully for all of us, that didn’t happen because here we are. Now I’m sitting and talking to you [as] World Heavyweight Champion, may not be the case had it been that way, so I would say my introduction was a little bit better than that.” Asked who would have been his pro had WWE followed the traditional pre-developmental NXT format, Rollins revealed that he likely would have been linked up with “The Best in the World” due to his attitude and their mutual connection coming up on the indies, specifically via their time in Ring of Honor. “Oh man, that would have been like 2011, 2012. At that point in my career, gosh, I would have been very closely aligned with CM Punk at the time,” Rollins noted. “He would have probably been the guy if he was going to be involved with NXT that they would have paired with me based on our personality types and our upbringing.” Would it have been cool to see Rollins aligned with Punk for more than what little fans got during his actual NXT run? Most definitely, Punk was red hot at the time, and giving him a performer like the future “Visionary” as his pupil would have been awesome. Then again, Punk had some pretty unusual alignments during his time in WWE, from leading Nexus to the Straight Edge Society, so depending on what creative had cooking, Rollins might have dodged a bullet.

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Seth Rollins delivers a surprising take on The Judgment Day ahead of SummerSlam

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The eyes of fantasy sports fans will be on the Jets in 2023. With that, we take a look at Aaron Rodgers' fantasy football outlook.

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The NFL season is fast approaching as training camp has begun around the league. That means fantasy football leagues are preparing for their drafts. Aaron Rodgers will be an intriguing fantasy player this season. Rodgers is heading into his first season with the New York Jets. A new situation can change how a player performs. Having a new coaching staff, new weapons, and a new offensive line can change his fantasy production drastically. The four-time MVP spent 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and has consistently been a great fantasy quarterback. That is the case until this past season. Green Bay traded star wide receiver Davante Adams prior to last season, and Rodgers' new weapons were a young, unproven group. The Packers never completely figured out their offense, and Rodgers struggled to put up consistent fantasy numbers. His new situation with the Jets changes things. Let's not forget Rodgers won back-to-back MVPs from the 2020 and 2021 seasons. His new group of weapons is talented, and New York's offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, was Rodgers' offensive coordinator in Green Bay during his back-to-back MVP seasons. With his new situation, Rodgers' fantasy value should increase this season. With that said, here is Aaron Rodgers' fantasy football outlook for the 2023 season. Aaron Rodgers' Fantasy Football Outlook for the 2023 Season Rodgers' down year in the 2022 season would still be a solid season for most quarterbacks. The 39-year-old threw for 3,695 yards, along with 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He completed 64.6 percent of his passes. The interceptions were up from previous years as Rodgers adjusted to his new receiver core. However, it was still a solid season, and he has room to improve with a better group of weapons this season. Rodgers averaged 17.1 fantasy points per game, according to CBS. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 While Rodgers had a down year, this season should be different. He has a great group of weapons, with Garrett Wilson leading the way. Wilson won Offensive Rookie of the Year last season, catching 83 passes for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns. He was able to do this with inconsistent quarterback play. Having a star quarterback in Rodgers should only elevate his play and help him become one of the top wideouts in the NFL. They also have Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, Corey Davis, and Randall Cobb. Lazard and Cobb have experience with Rodgers, as they played with him in Green Bay. Hardman will be the speedy deep threat for the Jets' offense, while Davis can be a solid contributor. New York also has a solid tight end core with Tyler Conklin, C.J. Uzomah, and Jeremy Ruckert. The offensive line has all the tools to be a solid unit. The Jets will also have a good rushing attack, which opens up the passing attack, especially play-action plays. Breece Hall was having a tremendous rookie season before he went down with a torn ACL. New York also has Michael Carter, who is a solid back. The most intriguing news is they brought in Dalvin Cook for a visit, and Cook believes it's likely he will be a Jet. A running back core of Cook, Hall, and Carter would be great for Rodgers' fantasy value. All three running backs have shown the ability to make an impact in the passing game, which would elevate Rodgers' weapons. While Rodgers should have a bounce-back season, he isn't a top fantasy quarterback. Rodgers is in the range of the 10th to 15th quarterback taken in fantasy drafts. In standard or PPR leagues, this puts Rodgers as a 9th, 10th, or 11th-round pick. He has a lot of upside with his new situation and could be a good value pick late in the draft. Rodgers shouldn't be an early-round draft pick, but if fantasy managers can get him late in the draft, it would be a high-value late-round pick.

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Fantasy Football Outlook For The 2023 Season

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2023-08-01 01:07:21+00:00

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Najee Harris is the star of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, but backup running back Jaylen Warren could be the key to the Steelers' success.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 9-8 season, extending Mike Tomlin's career-long streak of 16 seasons without a losing record. The franchise will once again be a contender in a tough AFC North alongside the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals as the team looks to return to the playoffs. With Kenny Pickett under center, a young group of offensive playmakers, and a retooled defense, the Steelers will be a tough team to beat. Fans of the team can expect improvements on both sides of the ball and will especially look forward to growth from this promising offensive unit. Kenny Pickett enters his first full season last the Steelers' starter and has 1,000-yard candidates in receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens, as well as dependable tight end Pat Freiermuth. On the ground, an upgraded offensive line should open up more holes for Najee Harris — arguably the centerpiece of this Pittsburgh point-scoring unit. Most fans and experts will point to Pickett and Harris as the variables that have the strongest correlation to the offense's success, but one other player in the Steelers offense could be even more important to the team's performances this year. Here's why Jaylen Warren could make or break the Steelers' season this year. 1 surprising player who could make or break Steelers' 2023 season Jaylen Warren (RB) Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 With his occasional hurdles and frequent broken tackles, Najee Harris has been far from a disappointment during his time in Pittsburgh. But it is fair to say that Steelers fans would have expected a little more from a player of his pedigree. Harris is the first Steelers running back since the great Franco Harris to earn a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie season, and the former first-round pick also opened up his pro ledger with a pair of 1,000-yard rushing performances. Yet the 25-year-old is also averaging just 3.9 yards/carry in his two NFL seasons and 4.2 yards per touch from scrimmage. Harris deserves some slack. He did not miss a game last year while dealing with a foot injury that he suffered during training camp in 2022. Still, Pittsburgh needs more efficient production at the running back position, and that may mean spreading carries elsewhere. Rookie back Jaylen Warren was impressive in his first pro campaign as he earned the trust of head coach Mike Tomlin early on. The undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State rushed 77 times for an average of 4.9/yards a carry while also hauling in 28 catches at 7.6 yards per pop (versus 5.6 yards/catch for Harris). Can Pittsburgh expect similar levels of efficiency if the second-year back is given a bigger share of backfield duties? The Steelers will need more production out of Warren in 2023 if they want to maximize the potential of this young offense. Najee Harris is averaging 347 touches from scrimmage per season in his career — which leads the NFL over the last two years. He has hardly looked fresh over this stretch. Not only is that unsustainable level bad for Harris' health, but it also bites into the Alabama product's efficiency. NFL running backs inevitably get hurt, and even when they are healthy, it is unrealistic to expect them to play every snap. Having a good second back is necessary for a team's success, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' progress this year could depend on how much they get out of backup running back Jaylen Warren.

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1 surprising player who could make or break 2023 NFL season

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2023-08-01 01:03:10+00:00

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2023-08-01 00:04:43

The latest sighting of Joe Burrow at Bengals training camp will give fans hope as he continues to deal with a calf injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals fans are hoping to see any sign that star quarterback Joe Burrow's calf injury is feeling better. Burrow, who suffered a strained calf four days ago on a non-contact play, provided fans with a glimmer of hope in his latest sighting at training camp on Monday. Burrow, who was spotted with a compression sleeve on his calf, “generally looked normal walking around”, per Paul Dehner Jr of The Athletic. While Dehner Jr added that this wasn't necessarily out of the ordinary, it's still great news for Bengals fans to hear that Burrow isn't having too much trouble walking with the calf injury. After all, these same fans were fearing that they had lost their franchise signal-caller, potentially for the year, just four days ago. Now, small victories are being counted in Burrow's ability to move around on the calf. Such is the importance of the star QB, who has thrown for 11,774 yards and 82 touchdowns while leading the Bengals to a Super Bowl berth and an AFC Championship Game in just three seasons in the league. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Burrow's recovery will take “several weeks”, refusing to elaborate any more than that. While Burrow likely wasn't going to take a snap in the preseason anyway, the Bengals made even less likely that he would when they signed former Miami Dolphins and XFL QB Reid Sinnett over the weekend. The likes of Trevor Siemian, Jake Browning and Sinnett figure to handle the remainder of the training camp and preseason reps. In the meantime, Burrow will continue to rest the calf- and the Bengals will continue to work on a contract extension for their most important player.

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Bengals' Joe Burrow looking 'normal' walking after calf injury

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Who will replace Bob Wager as a tight-end coach after his departure with Matt Rhule and Nebraska football?

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College football training camps are yet to start but drama is already in the conferences from left to right. The Big Ten conference seems to be at the receiving end of most of them. After Northwestern football endured their Pat Fitzgerald debacle, Matt Rhule and Nebraska football were the next in line. Bob Wager, the Cornhuskers tight end coach, had officially tendered his resignation and departed from the team. His stint with Nebraska football was not at all lengthy by any means. However, Matt Rhule's coaching staff takes a huge hit as they scour for a new tight end coach before training camps start in the coming weeks. The former member of the Cornhuskers' coaching staff bid farewell to the squad. Coach Rhule did not forget to give his props to the former assistant, via Mitch Sherman of The Athletic. “Not a lot of men would have handled it the way he did. I don’t judge people by their tough moments or worst moments. I always judge them by how they respond,” he said. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 This comes after Bob Wager was stopped in the middle of Pinnacle Arena Drive and Q Street. He was then ticketed with a ‘driving under the influence' fine. An open alcohol container and refusing the initial chemical test also made the case worse. His decision-making made him step down from the team immediately as he did see himself fit enough to lead their squad of young talent. Who will replace Wager as the new tight-end coach before training camp starts?

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Nebraska football's Matt Rhule addresses Bob Wager's resignation

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2023-08-01 01:07:19+00:00

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The New York Yankees are reportedly considering selling off their expiring contracts at the trade deadline.

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The New York Yankees have been expected to be buyers by many ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, but a recent report from Joel Sherman of the New York Post indicates that the Yankees might consider selling. The Yankees have let interested teams know that they are open to talking about players who are in a walk year, according to Sherman. Those players include Harrison Bader, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Wandy Peralta and Luis Severino. The Yankees reportedly are trying to operate on “two tracks,” according to Sherman, meaning that the Yankees will see if they could move out some veterans for prospects and salary relief while also trying to acquire pieces that have control beyond the 2023 season. This signals that the Yankees are not optimistic about their playoff chances this season. Harrison Bader is the rental that seemingly would have the best value. He has slumped at the plate, but plays elite defense in center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa could be a useful utility player for a contender, or even a pinch runner. Wandy Peralta is an effective reliever. However, it is hard to see the Yankees getting value for Luis Severino, who has struggled mightily this season. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The Yankees have under 24 hours to decide whether or not to trade anyone. Other players who could have value if the Yankees decide to sell are Gleyber Torres and relief pitchers like Michael King and Clay Holmes. When it comes to salary relief, the Yankees could also look to move Anthony Rizzo, who has struggled mightily over the last few months. As far as additions with multiple years of control, the Yankees have been mentioned with St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson. However, the asking price is reportedly high in general when it comes to buying at this deadline, according to Sherman. Dylan Carlson would make sense for New York, but as Sherman noted, the price might be too high. As New York remains in limbo, it have to decide its direction by Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.

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Yankees considering selling at trade deadline

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2023-08-01 01:04:37+00:00

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The FIFA Women's World Cup has seen a surge in fan attendance, growing over 40% since the France edition in 2019 amid USWNT struggles.

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The field is almost set for the knockout stage at the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the fan attendance has been seeing a major boost through the first part of the tournament. Through 38 matches, the Women's World Cup attendance is up 41%, per FIFA. The Australian/New Zealand hosted games have averaged 25,868 fans so far, an increase from the previous numbers. At this point in France 2019, they were averaging 18, 319 spectators, and finished at 21,756 at the end of the tournament, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The broadcast numbers have been up as well, as the US Women's National Team set a record with 6.42 million views in their draw against the Netherlands. It was a rematch of the 2019 final matchup in France, where the U.S. won 2-0. The USWNT has been struggling on the pitch after opening the tournament as the team to beat. They are going for a historic three-peat of World Cup titles, and face an uphill battle with many new players and strong competition. After drawing the Netherlands in their second game, they can't afford to lose the third to stay alive. The American squad is listed as heavy favorites of -425 ahead of their match against Portugal. The critical matchup will take place at 3:00 A.M. EST, and all eyes will be on a potential upset from the Portugese side. If the U.S. women lose, they will likely be eliminated as the Netherlands sit with four points and Portugal has three in their group.

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FIFA Women's World Cup sees major attendance leap since France

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This particular Ellen DeGeneres mansion was recently sold. This Ellen DeGeneres home had a noticeably rugged quality.

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Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most popular talk show hosts in America. Furthermore, she is also a well-known comedian. DeGeneres is a Primetime Emmy Award winner. Given her success in the entertainment industry, have you ever wondered how someone like her lives? The Ellen DeGeneres mansion might not be what you would expect from a very expensive property. The Ellen DeGeneres home contains some surprises. This article features Ellen DeGeneres' $13.5 million mansion in Montecito, California. In 2021, DeGeneres had a relatively busy year. She served as an executive producer for several projects including Green Eggs and Ham, Tig Notaro: Dawn, Ellen's Next Great Designer, Endangered, Lady Parts, All Love with Tabitha Brown, Little Ellen, Family Game Fight, and her usual The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Despite a busy schedule, DeGeneres still managed to do some real estate shopping with her wife Portia de Rossi in California. The property purchase cost the talk show host $12 million at the time. However, only months later, the talk show host is already moving on from her Montecito property. Originally she listed it in the market with an asking price of $13.9 million. With no initial takers, DeGeneres reduced the price to $13.5 million before successfully unloading the estate. Here are some photos of Ellen DeGeneres' $13.5 million mansion in Montecito, California. Photos courtesy of: Mansion Global Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Originally constructed in 2018, what once was the Ellen DeGeneres home encompasses 4,780 square feet of living space. It includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms. DeGeneres' former home features an open floor plan. The central area includes a spacious living room that shares the floor with an organized dining area and a modern kitchen equipped with top quality appliances and well-designed cabinets. The home also includes an office space, a wine cellar, a massage room, a game room that contains a billiards pool table, and a substantial main bedroom with an outdoor shower. While there are plenty of amenities to enjoy indoors, the same can be said for the property's exterior. The backyard of the Ellen DeGeneres mansion features an al fresco dining area, an outdoor sitting area, and many more. DeGeneres has entertained and interviewed some high-profile celebrities in her show. As a result, it isn't surprising that the Primetime Emmy Award winning host and producer can afford to live a lavish lifestyle. Based on Celebrity Net Worth, DeGeneres has a net worth of around $500 million. Although DeGeneres no longer owns the Montecito estate, she apparently purchased another $21 million mansion in California, which should make more sense in explaining why the talk show host unloaded the Montecito property she purchased in 2021. This is all the information that we have on Ellen DeGeneres' $13.5 million mansion in Montecito, California.

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Inside Ellen DeGeneres' $13.5 million mansion, with photos

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The Cubs made their second trade on Monday, dealing with the Royals to acquire reliever Jose Cuas for Nelson Velazquez.

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The Chicago Cubs are determined to improve the roster ahead of the MLB trade deadline. That much is clear after they pulled the trigger on their second trade on Monday, this time with the Kansas City Royals, less than 24 hours before the August 1 deadline. Chicago acquired reliever Jose Cuas from the Royals in exchange for outfielder Nelson Velazquez, per Jesse Rodgers of ESPN. The trade came after the Cubs acquired third baseman and infielder Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals in what many deem as a clear win-now move. While the Cuas trade doesn't seem to be game-changing for the Cubs, it's still beneficial as they look for some bullpen help to address their relief troubles. Chicago got just that in Cuas without sacrificing too much. Cuas has a career 4.08 ERA on 79.1 innings pitched. This 2023, his ERA is at 4.54 on 49.1 innings pitched–which is roughly around the league average. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The Cubs are currently on a hot streak, winning eight of their last 10 games. They actually won five straight before losing to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. They are 53-53 on the season entering Monday's showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. With that said, they really didn't have to make a ton of changes on their roster. They simply need to address some areas which could present some problems moving forward, and that's exactly what they did. It remains to be seen if the Cubs will make some more moves heading to the MLB trade deadline. But don't be surprised if they do since they are obviously aiming for a postseason berth.

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Cubs, Royals make interesting trade as 2023 deadline looms

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The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner. Here's a look at the most lopsided trades in league history.

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The MLB trade deadline is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. PT, and that means front offices from around the league will be searching for the missing pieces to get their team to the next step in their franchise's goals. A great trade can set a team up for a World Series push, while a bad one can set a franchise back for years. With that said, here is a look at the five most lopsided trades in MLB history. 5. St. Louis grabs Arenado for cheap (2021) St. Louis Cardinals acquire Nolan Arenado, $51 million Colorado Rockies acquire Austin Gomber, Eleheuris Montero, Mateo Gil, Tony Locey, Jake Sommers Before the 2021 MLB season, the relationship between Nolan Arenado and then Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich looked to be strained. Arenado had a potential out on his contract after the 2021 season, and the Rockies were looking to get something in return for the game's premier defensive third baseman. It was assumed that the Rockies could get a great return for such a phenomenal player, but Rockies fans' hearts were broken when the slugger was traded for an underwhelming package that was gawked at by the masses. Arenado was coming off of eight consecutive gold glove seasons, yet he was traded for mid-tier prospects. In his three seasons with St. Louis thus far, Arenado has been an All-Star every season, hit 84 home runs, and collected two more Gold Glove awards. He also finished third in the 2022 NL MVP voting. Austin Gomber was the biggest return for Colorado in the trade and the only player who has seen consistent action in the big leagues for Colorado. Yet he has a win percentage below .500 for the Rockies, and his ERA the last two seasons has pushed closer to 6.0. On the other hand, Eleheuris Montero has been in and out of the minor leagues, while Mateo Gil and Tony Locey are no longer in the Rockies farm system. To make matters worse, Colorado had to give the Cardinals over $50 million in salary relief to make the deal work. 4. White Sox lose Fernando Tatis Jr. (2016) San Diego Padres acquire Fernando Tatis Jr., Erik Johnson Chicago White Sox acquire James Shields Fernando Tatis Jr. is arguably the best player in baseball right now. While he has had some off-the-field setbacks in recent seasons, Tatis Jr. has displayed what makes him an all-time trade acquisition for the San Diego Padres. In 2016 the White Sox wanted to get immediate starting pitcher help. They traded the 17-year-old Tatis Jr. for an already past-his-prime James Shields. The Padres already wanted to get off of Shields' hefty contract, so the fact that they were able to get a player destined for stardom was much more than just icing on the cake. In four years of MLB action, Tatis Jr. has two top-five MVP finishes, an All-Star appearance, and two silver-slugger trophies. As one of the best speed/power combination players in the game, Tatis Jr. seems like a lock to be one of the biggest faces in the MLB for years to come. Meanwhile, Shields played the remainder of the 2016 season and only two more seasons in the MLB (both with Chicago) before retiring. Shields was only 2-7 before the Padres traded him, and he went 5-7 and 7-16 in his final two seasons. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 3. The Babe becomes a Yankee (1920) New York Yankees acquire Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox acquire $100,000 Many people consider Babe Ruth to be the greatest of all time, but in 1920 it didn't even take a player return for the New York Yankees to pluck the Great Bambino out of the Boston Red Sox's hand. While $100,000 was a lot of money in the early 20th century, that doesn't change the fact that the Yankees pulled off one of the biggest trade fleeces of all time. Ruth was already an established pitcher with the Red Sox, and in his final season in Boston, he had cemented himself as a force to be reckoned with as an offensive player as well. The Sultan of Swat went on to play 15 seasons in New York, winning four World Series along the way. 2. The Cardinals trade for McGwire (1997) St. Louis Cardinals acquire Mark McGwire Oakland Athletics acquire Eric Ludwick, Blake Stein, T.J. Mathews The Cardinals once again find themselves on the right side of trade history. In 1997, St. Louis made perhaps the biggest deadline deal of all time. The season before the trade, McGwire had smashed a league-leading 52 homers. Even with proven and dominant production for over a decade, the Cardinals were able to snag McGwire for a measly trade package. Eric Ludwick only had five starts in Oakland. Blake Stein didn't play well for the A's and was traded during his second season with the team. And while T.J. Mathews lasted the longest in Oakland, he only had one season with a sub-four ERA as a reliever for the team. While McGwire's legacy has been tainted due to his admission of using performance-enhancing drugs, this trade still goes down as one of the most lopsided ever because of the crazy numbers that McGwire put up as a Cardinal. In St. Louis, McGwire had 220 home runs and 473 RBI and displayed some of the most incredible power that the game has ever seen. Sammy Sosa crosses town (1992) Chicago Cubs acquire Sammy Sosa, Ken Patterson Chicago White Sox acquire George Bell Sammy Sosa was still a youngster when the White Sox traded him to their rival to the north, and this trade is another example of a team trading a prospect for an older player and it coming back to haunt them. George Bell was a former MVP, but he was 32 by the time the White Sox got a hold of him. Bell only played two seasons for the White Sox before retiring. On the other hand, Sosa went on to have a historic career. Another player whose career is looked at differently because of PEDs, Sosa still mashed for 545 home runs and 1,414 RBI in a Cubs uniform. In his 13 years with Chicago, Sosa had nine seasons finishing in the top 20 of MVP voting, including winning the NL MVP in 1998.

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Five most lopsided deals ever

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It will surprise no one that the Quin Snyder farmhouse had an outdoor basketball court. This Quin Snyder home is now up for sale.

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Quin Snyder is one of the best NBA coaches. He took over a dysfunctional Utah Jazz team and led a revamped group to several playoff appearances. He was once selected as an All-Star Game head coach. Although he eventually left his post as head coach for the Jazz, Snyder is now manning the bench for the Atlanta Hawks. Given Snyder's success in the NBA, have you ever wondered how a coach like him lives? Quin Snyder can't afford to make tactical errors, but the man can afford a distinctive place to spread out and enjoy the fruits of his work. The Quin Snyder farmhouse is one of a kind. This Quin Snyder home is different from the homes of other high-profile figures. This article features Quin Snyder's $12.8 million farmhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Snyder coached the Jazz for eight seasons. As a result, it isn't surprising that the head coach picked up a home in the city. However, in 2022, Snyder stepped down from the Jazz' head coaching spot after another early playoff exit. The All-Star coach decided at the time to move on from his Salt Lake City estate. What once was the Quin Snyder home was listed on the market with an asking price of just below $12.8 million. Here are some photos of Quin Snyder's $12.8 million farmhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos courtesy of: Realtor Live and breathe the NBA? 🚨 Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Originally constructed in 2018, Snyder's massive home encompasses 12,383 square feet of living space. It includes eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The Quin Snyder farmhouse features an enormous living room, tall ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, an eat-in kitchen equipped with top quality appliances, a spacious library, a wine cellar, a game room, a recreation area, an indoor lounge, a bar, an elevator, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a fireplace. Outside the Quin Snyder home, there's also a lot to like about the backyard. It features an outdoor lounge area, an infinity edge saltwater swimming pool inclusive of a waterfall, a putting green, a pickleball court with a mini basketball court, an outdoor dining area, an outdoor kitchen, and many more. Snyder is a relatively successful coach in the NBA. As a result, it isn't surprising that he can afford to live in a luxurious home such as this one. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Snyder has a net worth of around $7 million. Although no longer a coach of the Utah Jazz, Snyder will have his hands full as he tries to power the Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks to a potential championship run. This is all the information that we have on Quin Snyder's $12.8 million farmhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Inside Quin Snyder's $12.8 million farmhouse, with photos

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With fantasy football just around the corner, what should players expect from San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle in 2023?

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The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and that means fantasy football is almost back as well. Fans are making their preparations for their upcoming drafts and keeping an eye on some players to target early on. Undoubtedly, one such player is standout tight end George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers. Since bursting onto the scene as a rookie in 2017, Kittle has become one of the best tight ends in football. When he's on the field, he's a true game-changer that defenses must take notice of. This season, he and the 49ers are out to prove that they can finally win the Super Bowl they've been oh-so-close to recently. Today, let's take a look at Kittle's fantasy football projections for the 2023 season and see where he should go in your draft. George Kittle's Fantasy Football Outlook for the 2023 Season Last season, Kittle finished with 60 receptions for 765 yards and 11 touchdowns, good enough for him to place very highly among fantasy tight ends. He ranked as the second-best tight end in standard scoring leagues with 140.5 points, albeit a distant second behind Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. In PPR and half-PPR leagues, Kittle finished as the No. 3 tight end behind Kelce and Minnesota Vikings star T.J. Hockenson, with 200.5 PPR points and 170.5 half-PPR points. As great of a player as Kittle is, there are always a couple things to keep in mind. The first is his injury woes, as he has only played a full season once back in 2018. While Kittle usually only misses around two or three games a year, that can be the difference between making the playoffs and not in fantasy. The second concern is that there are a lot of mouths to feed in San Francisco's offense. Kittle is sharing touches with a superstar running back in Christian McCaffrey and a strong receiving duo in Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, to say nothing of other quality players in the unit. Having to compete for touches with so many other dynamic players could be a deterring factor for fantasy owners. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Make no mistake, Kittle is still one of the best tight ends in the game. But with his injury issues and the players he shares the ball with, it's easy to see why some may be hesitant to draft him. How does George Kittle Compare? Getting into projections for the upcoming season, Kittle compares pretty well to other tight ends in most metrics. In ESPN's projections for both PPR and non-PPR rankings, Kittle ranks No. 5 among tight ends. His projected stat line is 62 receptions for 726 yards and five touchdowns, coming out to 167.2 PPR points and 104.95 non-PPR points. The tight ends ahead of him are Kelce, Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens), Hockenson and Darren Waller (New York Giants). Honestly, though, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Kittle rise up to be a top-three tight end again by the end of the season. George Kittle Fantasy Draft Projection Even with some concerns, Kittle easily remains a top fantasy football tight end. As for his overall draft position, ESPN places him at No. 71 in its rankings. Really, his position may come down to the individual league. If there's a run on tight ends, then Kittle could go very early as players try to secure themselves a top player at the position.

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Fantasy Football Outlook For 2023 Season

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It might be recency bias, but Terence Crawford is easily the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world following his win over Errol Spence Jr.

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Terence Crawford's win over Errol Spence Jr. this past weekend meant a lot of things. For starters, he had unified the welterweight division for the first time in history. He also cemented himself as the greatest 147-pounder of today's generation. And to add the cherry on top, in the eyes of many observers, Crawford also cemented himself as the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world today. It's unfortunate as Naoya Inoue should have been holding that unofficial crown for much longer, especially after what he achieved last week — but given the timing as well as the manner of Terence Crawford's win, it's all but clear that “Bud” sits atop the pound-for-pound ranks. Let's rewind back to last Wednesday. Inoue had knocked out Stephen Fulton in the eighth round to become the new WBC and WBO junior featherweight champion. It was his first fight at 122 pounds and despite being undersized, he became a four-division champion by not only beating arguably the best junior featherweight in the world in the previously undefeated Fulton, but dominating and finishing him. Having already unified the bantamweight division in December, the Japanese superstar is now one win over Marlon Tapales away from completely unifying a second. All this highlights Inoue's claim as the pound-for-pound king, but then you add in his phenomenal record — he is 25-0 with an impressive 20-0 record in title fights and 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout. It's tough to beat that given the landscape of boxing today. However, there was one potential downside for Inoue and that was recency bias. Inoue's win over Fulton came on Wednesday — the same week Crawford and Spence were set for their historic welterweight title unification clash over the weekend. If Inoue was getting his flowers and being regarded as the pound-for-pound king, it seemed like it would only be for a matter of a few days given the massive welterweight showdown. Now for most, Crawford was already No. 1 in their pound-for-pound lists and even if he had been demoted to No. 2 thanks to Inoue, a win over Spence — who many had as No. 4 — would have been enough to see him deservedly return to the top. It would have been harsh on Inoue, but at least he'd have the consolation of being No. 1 in some lists. That seems unlikely now given how Crawford defeated Spence. “Bud” didn't just edge him in a close and competitive contest — he outright dominated and battered Spence, making him look like he didn't belong in the same ring. Spence, who had never been knocked down before, hit the canvas three times against Crawford, twice in one round as well. He was bloodied and bruised as he kept taking punishment throughout. In the end, the referee mercilessly stopped the contest in the ninth round with Crawford now definitively reigning as the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. It was a surreal sight to see and opened the world's eyes — especially his doubters — on just how good Crawford really was. Spence didn't even offer any excuses on the night as he admitted Crawford was the better man. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “He was the better man tonight,” Spence said post-fight. “He was using his jab, and my timing was a little bit off. He was catching me in between shots. … I make no excuses.” Leading up to the fight, Crawford stated his belief that the winner of the fight would be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world over Inoue and a big reason was the fact that Fulton was not on the pound-for-pound list unlike themselves. Crawford would reiterate this in the post-fight press conference. “Without a doubt,” Crawford said when asked if he was the pound-for-pound king (via Boxing Scene). “Like I told everybody once before, the winner out of this fight was gonna be number one pound-for-pound, hands down. You got Errol Spence, was ranked number four in the pound-for-pound. And you got Terence Crawford – I was ranked number one. “So, you got two fighters that’s in the top five pound-for-pound ratings. How can [the winner] not be number one pound-for-pound?” Given his performance and the very good and valid point about Fulton, it's hard to argue against Crawford. Especially when you consider the fact that former light heavyweight champion Andre Ward also rose the top of many pound-for-pound lists when he beat a fellow list member in Sergey Kovalev. It's unfortunate for Inoue, but even he may agree that after Crawford's performance over Spence this past Saturday night, there's only one true pound-for-pound king in the sweet science today.

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Terence Crawford, not Naoya Inoue, is the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world

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Blue Jays star Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Orioles after pulling up between first and second base with a knee injury.

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Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette just exited Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a leg injury in the third inning. Bichette pulled up on the base paths between first and second and reached for his right knee. “Bo Bichette tried to stop after rounding first toward second on a single to RF, grabbed at his right knee and stopped in pain,” Jays columnist Shi Davidi wrote on Twitter. “He was tagged out to end the inning and is being replaced by Santiago Espinal. Bichette was able to carefully walk back to the dugout on his own, but injuries like this are scary. You never want to see non-contact injuries, particularly related to the knee. This is a brutal sight for Blue Jays fans. Bichette is Toronto's best player, hitting .318 on the year, best in the American League. He accounts for 15% of the team's total hits on the season. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 The Blue Jays are already clinging to a Wild Card spot with two AL East rivals, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, right behind them. Winning the division is still a possibility for the Blue Jays. However, this injury comes at as bad a time as any. Monday's contest is the first of a four-game series against the first-place Orioles. They follow that up with three more against the Red Sox. Bichette will be considered day-to-day until the team has more information. However, it's a safe bet that he misses the rest of this series, even without a significant diagnosis.

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Blue Jays' Bo Bichette exits vs. Orioles with apparent knee injury

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After watching Ronda Rousey rob her love of professional wrestling, Shayna Baszler is out for revenge at SummerSlam.

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How do you make Shayna Baszler, a borderline career heel who repeatedly discusses her enjoyment of inflicting pain and punishment on other performers via her expansive collection of submission maneuvers, a babyface? Do you give her a superhero gimmick like Nikki ASH? Have her take sympathy one an underdog and form a new tag team? Or maybe she has a change of heart for one reason or another, accepting that the way she's handled her business thus far simply will never breed prolonged main roster success? Or, hear me out on this one, you have her turn on arguably the most hated heel in all of WWE, Ronda Rousey, and get fans to cheer on her violent ways being used to respectable ends. Sitting down for an interview with Fox 18 ahead of her “fight” with the “Baddest Woman on the Planet” at SummerSlam, Baszler explained how Rousey ruined her love of professional wrestling and how she is going to use that as motivation to kick her you-know-what at the biggest show of the summer. “I'm not denying that Ronda is history-making. She's one of the best fighters that's ever come along, she changed the landscape for women in fighting. Dana White himself said women were never going to be in the UFC. She's the one that changed it for us. I don't deny all that. I was fighting almost a decade before. It would be easy for me to whine and cry about how MMA was, and she got noticed, and all this, but that doesn't bother me at all because she's Ronda, right?” Shayna Baszler said. “So on our team, as far as MMA goes, she was our leader, she was the face of our team, and I didn't have a problem with that. As it comes to professional wrestling, I'm the one that made her fall in love with that. I'm the one that got signed first. She saw how happy I was. She said it herself in interviews. She saw how happy I was and wanted to give it a try. She has come to me for advice as it comes to pro wrestling. So, as far as wrestling and WWE is concerned, it should be me that's the leader. It should be me that's the face. This is my thing. When I was in NXT, and Ronda was separate from me doing her own thing, I had a lot of success. I had probably the most dominant run with that title. I had no problems. It just seems like ever since she's come back. I've just been her sidekick. She's done nothing to change that. She's done nothing to give me a push forward and say, ‘This is Shayna's thing.'” Did Rousey sort of piggyback on Baszler's transition from UFC to WWE? Maybe yes, maybe no; WWE likely would have had an interest in Rousey whether they employed Baszler or not because of her absolutely transcendent star power coming off of an incredible UFC run, and she was used as a main eventer while Baszler was still tagging with Nia Jax in the midcard as a result. Still, after watching fans largely reject Rousey during this current run, leaning into that has the potential to get Baszler over in a big way, especially if she accomplishes her goal at SummerSlam. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Shayna Baszler knows she's in for a mental and physical fight at SummerSlam. Turning her attention to the actual task at hand, Shayna Baszler noted that taking care of business against Ronda Rousey at SummerSlam is going to be easier said than done, as the duo know their in-ring abilities inside and out and thus will force each other to their limits to see who has the physical and mental resolve to hold their arm up high after the 1-2-3. “As far as physically and in the ring, we know each other inside out. Every day, our job was to go to the gym and fight each other. We were sparring partners. So going into it, knowing that every advantage I have against her, she also has against me. So really, this game-planning has been just really changing my mentality, trying to train my mind to get to this different stage of intensity because, as I said before, even if I win, it's gonna hurt, she's gonna cause me a lot of pain, I'm gonna cause her a lot of pain. No one's coming out of this unscathed, win or lose. So, it's understanding that and accepting that,” Baszler said. “Anyone that's played sports understands if you roll your ankle at home, working in the garden, that hurts, and it puts you out for the day, but in the middle of a game, you get to a different place mentally, and you can fight through that,” she adds. “So it's just being able to flip that switch on command when I need to. So really, the training and the game-planning has been all about getting to that different level of mentality.” Will Baszler come out on top at SummerSlam? More likely than not yes, as Rousey reportedly has an out date with WWE before her contract expires. Still, if WWE plays their cards right, there's a chance Baszler could leave the contest with an incredibly elevated status heading into the fall, which would be an awesome addition to the WWE Universe, as Rhea Ripley is getting desperate for new opponents for the WWE Women's World Championship.

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Shayna Baszler reveals how Ronda Rousey ruined her love of professional wrestling

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The Jo Koy mansion blends into a distinct part of the USA. This Jo Koy home is in a desert setting near a golf course. Sun and fun abound.

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Jo Koy rose to prominence as one of the best comedians alive today. The popular comedian has already released a string of specials with Netflix. Koy is also a Just For Laughs Comedy Festival winner. Given Jo Koy's rise to prominence, have you ever how a guy like him lives? There is a Jo Koy mansion in the city his family has enjoyed for a long time. The Jo Koy home lives up to the familiar saying, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” This article features Jo Koy's $10 million mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Just roughly a year after releasing his fourth comedy special with Netflix called Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum, the comedian splurged by doing some real estate shopping. Koy acquired a luxurious Las Vegas mansion. For the property purchase, the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival winner shelled out $10 million. Given that his family has long been based in Las Vegas, it isn't surprising that Koy also acquired an upgrade within the area. Here are some photos of Jo Koy's $10 million mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos courtesy of: Dirt Originally completed in 2011, the Jo Koy home sits on 0.52 acres of land. The mansion itself encompasses 8,244 square feet of living space. It includes four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Some of the mansion's interior features include a spiral staircase, a wine cellar, a bar, a family room, a fitness gym, a substantial living room that shares the same floor with a formal dining area, and a luxe main bed suite. While the Jo Koy mansion was well-designed inside its walls, there's an argument to be made that the outdoor part of the property is even more impressive. With several spacious terraces, it includes an outdoor lounge area with a fireplace and a bar and another with an infinity edge swimming pool. The backyard also features a Zen garden filled with grassy lawns and a Buddha statue which should allow Koy to do some yoga activities. Situated in a golf resort, Koy should have no problems having access to playing golf. As a bonus, the comedian should also enjoy some fabulous views of the mountains and a glimpse of the Las Vegas Strip. Koy rose to prominence as one of the best stand-up comedians in modern times. With his rising popularity, it isn't surprising that he can afford to live a luxurious lifestyle. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Koy has a net worth of around $15 million. This is all the information that we have on Jo Koy's $10 million mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Inside Jo Koy's $10 million mansion, with photos

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Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder have arguably the brightest future of any NBA franchise, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to go alon...

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Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder have arguably the brightest future of any NBA franchise, with star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to go along with 35 draft picks over the next seven seasons — 15 first round picks and 17 second round picks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a huge jump last season, going from a promising star to a first-team All-NBA member and MVP candidate. Gilgeous-Alexander nearly led the Thunder to the playoffs, averaging 31.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game on 51 percent shooting from the field. The Thunder are hoping his backcourt mate, Josh Giddey, can take a jump of his own entering his third year in the league. ClutchPoints' Tomer Azarly recently caught up with Josh Giddey in Las Vegas during Summer League to talk about all things Thunder, Victor Wembanyama, and his incredible hairdo. Tomer Azarly: Josh, last year when we were here, I asked you about a nickname for you and Chet Holmgren. You remember what it was? Josh Giddey: Yeah, it was ‘Chetmate.' Ahh, so you remember that? Are we gonna see that this year? How much are you looking forward to it? Oh, yeah. Of course. As soon as we're back to playing regular season, we’re going straight back to it. I can't wait. This Thunder team has a bunch of first rounders, a bunch of second rounders, and some very elite talent on this team. What do you think about the overall future of the team? It’s a deep team. You know, we got a lot of guys we can look to. Obviously, some new draft picks this year. So I’m excited. Everyone's healthy and so it’ll be good. It’ll be good. What's the next step in the improving your game? The 3-point shot. Shooting the ball is big part of the offseason. I’m working on that. I'm still only 20 years old. There's always give me a lot of room to grow. I've still got so many areas to get better and so hopefully I continue to grow with time, and hit on a little bit of everything. What did you make of Thunder teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, taking a huge leap and reaching first team all NBA? Huge. 100 percent deserved it. You know, it was such a big piece of what we did. I'm so happy for him. And, you know, he obviously deserved to be in that MVP conversation. He took a massive leap. And, you know, hopefully all the guys this coming year can make that same jump. Live and breathe the NBA? 🚨 Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Who wins a one-on-one with you and first team all NBA member Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? I'm not going to lie, he’s like probably the hardest guy in the league to guard. So he’s winning that. You came internationally to the States to play basketball. You didn’t have the kind of attention on you that Victor Wembanyama does. What do you make of his debut? Is all that attention hard to deal with? Yeah, I mean, a lot of pressure on the kid, but it looks like he handled it well. He's got a steady head on him. You know, whether the night was great or not, you know, you couldn't tell from his body language. He looks comfortable out there. He's obviously a very unique talent. But once he gets his feet under him, he's going to be going to be a really tough player. “It’s a deep team. We got a lot of guys we can look to. I’m excited. Everyone's healthy and so it’ll be good.” Josh Giddey is excited for this season with Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the OKC Thunder 🔥 (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/5JSi7LV6TV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 31, 2023 Are you able to find your hair gel here in the United States? No, absolutely not. How do you get your gel? I get it imported from Australia boom over here. Every single time? Well, I get them in bunches, so I keep a bunch of standby, and out once I run out, which takes a long time, then the new batch comes in. Have you ever run out and just not had any? No no no. Never. Once I get down to like three or four and I bring in another ten, so I'm always ready, have them on standby. You got a message for Thunder fans? We love you, we all do. We’ll see you guys at Paycom this year!

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Thunder's Josh Giddey on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama

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2023-08-01 01:02:52+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:29:26

49ers general manager John Lynch revealed his true feelings on star Nick Bosa's contract holdout at training camp.

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San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa is still not at training camp as he holds out for a contract extension, and general manager John Lynch “doesn't like” it. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Lynch was asked about Bosa's contract and the training camp holdout. Here's what the 49ers executive had to say, per Josh Dubow of The Associated Press. “I don’t like not having one of our best players here,” Lynch said. “We’ve got a really good track record that I’m proud of as a group of having our players in. But I also understand it and understand that we’re going to have to exhibit some patience and understand that ultimately this thing will work out. I’m very confident in that and we’re just going to have to have that right mix of urgency and patience.” Lynch is not a fan of not having Bosa, who he called one of the 49ers' “best players”, on the field at training camp. While Lynch did encouragingly say that he is still in touch with Bosa's agent, he also acknowledged that some “patience” will be needed as this situation plays out. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Bosa, 25, was a salary cap bargain this past season for the 49ers, who exercised his fifth-year option before the start of the 2022 season. Counting $10.8 million against the cap, Bosa had a monster campaign, tallying a career-high 18.5 sacks while earning All-Pro honors and winning Defensive Player of the Year. Set to earn $17.8 million in 2023, it's clear that Bosa is desiring a massive payday after he helped the 49ers field one of the league's best defenses this past season. What's not clear is when that payday will arrive.

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49ers John Lynch's true feelings on Nick Bosa's contract holdout

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2023-08-01 01:07:27+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:08:32

Stephen A. Smith believes Errol Spence Jr. took such a beating against Terence Crawford that he should now consider retirement.

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Stephen A. Smith believes Errol Spence Jr. should consider hanging up the gloves. Spence suffered the first defeat of his professional career following a ninth-round TKO loss to Terence Crawford in their welterweight title unification clash this past weekend. However, it was the manner of the defeat that shocked just about everyone in the combat sports world as Spence — who had never been knocked down before — was not only outclassed; he was battered and bloodied by Crawford who scored three knockdowns on the now-former three-belt welterweight champion. It certainly shocked Smith who had at one point prior to the fight, had Spence beating Crawford. Now, he feels the 33-year-old should consider stopping boxing entirely. “I believe that Errol Spence Jr. should consider retirement,” Smith said on First Take (via ESPN Ringside). Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 This is an over-the-top reaction from Smith as he's become known for as while it was a shocking defeat for Spence, the reality is Crawford was on another level, at least, on the night. Not to mention, it was a first-ever setback for Spence too. Who is to say that with some adjustments and tweaks here and there, he can't do better in a potential rematch? Speaking of a rematch, it looks like we'll get to see just that as Errol Spence Jr. revealed post-fight that he not only planned on activating his rematch clause, but that it could happen before the end of the year. The weight would have to be decided, but clearly, “The Truth” has no plans to retire just yet.

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Stephen A. Smith believes Errol Spence Jr. should retire after brutal Crawford defeat

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2023-08-01 01:07:12+00:00

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2023-07-31 21:57:30

After trading away CJ Cron and Randal Grichuk, the Rockies saw the return of Brendan Rodgers after his lengthy IL stint.

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With the trade deadline approaching, the Colorado Rockies have already shipped out CJ Cron and Randal Grichuk. But while the Rockies might be sellers, Colorado will soon see the return of a former top prospect. The Rockies have activated Brendan Rodgers from the 60-day injured list, the team announced. Rodgers had been out the entire season recovering from offseason labrum surgery. Rodgers seemed to be taking a major step forward in his development last season. On his way to the first Gold Glove of his career, Rodgers hit .266 with 13 home runs and 63 RBI. Over his entire MLB career, Rodgers has hit .266 with 28 home runs and 123 RBI. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 It wasn't long ago that Rodgers was considered to be one of the best prospects in the Rockies' system. He ranked as the best very prospect in the system as recently as 2020, via MLB Pipeline. Colorado is in the midst of yet another disappointing season. At 41-64, the Rockies are 18.5 games out of first place in the NL West. Their slump has been dating back to the 2018 season, which was the last time they made the playoffs. Trading away Cron and Grichuk showed the Rockies waive the white flag once again as they continue to acquire resources for the future. But while injuries have set him back, Brendan Rodgers could still be a major part of that future. At just 25-year-old, Rodgers can fit into Colorado's time frame for success. After starting the 2023 season with a long absence, Rodgers is ready to return to the mound. While he won't lead the Rockies to the playoffs, Rodgers will look to prove that he deserves to be a member of the team's foundation.

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Rockies activate Brendan Rodgers off IL after CJ Cron, Randal Grichuk trade

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2023-08-01 01:03:04+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:36:43

The University of Arizona's Board of Regents scheduled an unexpected meeting for Tuesday afternoon after Pac-12 TV deal presentation

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The University of Arizona's Board of Regents scheduled an unexpected meeting for Tuesday afternoon, following Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12, according to On3. The announcement comes on the heels of reports that Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff will present a TV deal to the Pac-12 Board and athletic directors Tuesday morning. Kliavkoff and the Pac-12 have failed repeatedly to secure a new television contract, and Pac-12 schools want the conference to get a deal similar to the Big 12's massive six-year extension with ESPN and Fox. The more that looks like an impossibility, the more likely teams are to jump ship from the Pac-12 like Colorado just did. The general expectation is that Kliavkoff's presentation will be far from impressive, and the deal won't be something worth signing. If Kliavkoff presents underwhelming numbers, schools will certainly be looking for better alternatives, like the Big-12. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 It's unclear that's exactly where Arizona is headed, but an impromptu board meeting on the same day as the Pac-12's meeting doesn't feel like a coincidence. “Wildcats Authority” publisher Jason Scheer Tweeted Monday afternoon: “There is an Arizona Board of Regents meeting scheduled for tomorrow. It was not scheduled previously. There is no clear agenda for it as of now, and I don't know what it is regarding yet.” Arizona exiting the conference would be another significant blow for a conference that's already on the ropes. The Pac-12 or Kliavkoff has not addressed Colorado's decision to leave the conference, nor has it discussed the possibility of other schools leaving. It maintains that it is focused on concluding a media rights deal first. Tuesday holds a lot of answers for the uncertain future of the Pac-12.

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Board to meet after Pac-12 TV deal presentation

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2023-08-01 01:06:11+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:34:41

While the 2023 MLB trade deadline has already seen some crazy deals, there is still plenty more in store before the clock hits zero.

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From Max Scherzer to Lucas Giolito, the 2023 MLB trade deadline has already seen its fair share of wild deals. But before the clock officially hits zero, teams around the MLB will be looking to bolster either the present or future of their club. The MLB trade deadline allows franchises to evaluate where they stand. If they're in a playoff position, they'll look to buy and gain some reinforcements for the postseason. If the playoffs seem out of reach, organizations can look to sell their MLB talent for intriguing prospects. Regardless of which side the team is on, the MLB trade deadline is sure to bring excitement and shake up rosters across the league. While some of the madness has already unfolded, here are five last-minute predictions for how the rest of the MLB trade deadline could play out. Get the best apps for sports betting right here! Justin Verlander stays put The New York Mets have found themselves in the role of sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Max Scherzer, David Robertson and Mark Canha have all been traded away. But that doesn't mean that Justin Verlander will. Verlander is still under contract with the Mets through 2024 and has a vesting option for the 2025 season. With Scherzer now with the Texas Rangers, New York is in need of an ace. As he has done through his career, Verlander has fit the bill in his Mets' debut, pitching to a 3.15 ERA and a 81/31 K/BB ratio over his 16 starts. Just last season, the Mets went 101-61 and lost in the Wild Card Series. While they're currently selling pieces off, that doesn't mean New York isn't planning to compete next season. Rather than having a full fire-sale, the Mets will hang on Verlander in hopes of a better outcome next season. Dylan Cease to Baltimore Orioles Currently leading the AL East with their 64-41 record, the Baltimore Orioles have been one of the biggest surprises in the MLB this season. On the flip side, the Chicago White Sox have been one of the most disappointing teams as they sit 11 games out of the AL Central with their 43-64 record. Chicago has already traded off players such as Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn. However, they've been reluctant to trade Dylan Cease. Cease is under team control through 2026 and just finished second in Cy Young voting last year. The White Sox could look to build around him. However, the Orioles have plenty of potent prospects. Baltimore currently has eight prospects inside the top 100, via MLB Pipeline. The Orioles can go all in on a playoff run by making a big play for Cease. In turn, the White Sox bolster their rebuild and hit the reset button by trading their best asset. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Tim Anderson to Miami Marlins Part of the White Sox's struggles this season have been down seasons by many of their core players. Tim Anderson is among that bunch as he has hit just .245 with one home run, 19 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Still, a change of scenery could bring Anderson back to life. With the Miami Marlins, Anderson could become the team's new starting shortstop. He would form a tandem up the middle with All-Star Luis Arraez. And as much as Arraez has done for the Marlins offensively, Miami is in search of more bats as they look to put a bow on a potential playoff run. Despite his rough 2023, Anderson came into the year off of two-straight All-Star appearances. A year ago, a deal for Anderson seemed unlikely. Now, the Marlins could look to prove their legitimacy and acquire a worthwhile reclamation project in the process. Eduardo Rodriguez to Arizona Diamondbacks Like the Orioles and Marlins, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been one of the surprise teams of the MLB this season. At 56-50, Arizona is four games out in the NL West and in the heat of the Wild Card race. They've already made one addition by trading for former Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald. But while Sewald will bolster the bullpen, the Diamondbacks could use some help in their rotation as well. Arizona currently ranks 26th in the league with their 4.65 ERA. The Detroit Tigers, with their 47-59 record seem likely to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. While he has dealt with injury throughout the year, Eduardo Rodriguez has been impressive when healthy. Over 15 starts, Rodriguez holds a 2.95 ERA and a 91/21 K/BB ratio. The left-hander represents arguably Detroit's best trade chip and a pitcher who can help solidify the Diamondbacks' rotation. Scott Barlow to Los Angeles Dodgers In their quest for bullpen help, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost out to the Toronto Blue Jays for former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks. Luckily for LA, Scott Barlow of the Kansas City Royals offers the Dodgers another opportunity to dip into the RP market. Kansas City has already traded Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers. With no hope of the postseason at 32-75, Barlow seems likely to have his name on the chopping block. Barlow has struggled immensely this season, holding a 5.35 ERA. However, last season Barlow looked like a top-flight closer, pitching to a 2.18 ERA and a 77/22 K/BB ratio while converting 24 saves. The Dodgers are looking to take down the NL West and go on another deep playoff run. Their bullpen may be the only thing holding them back. While Barlow might not have much name value, Los Angeles can take a chance on him reverting to near-elite form with a change of scenery.

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MLB trade deadline: 5 last-minute predictions for top players on block

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2023-08-01 01:03:47+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:42:21

The Indianapolis Colts appear to have a need for running back depth after Jonathan Taylor's trade request and Zack Moss's injury.

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The Indianapolis Colts are finding out just how quickly things can change in the NFL. As if star running back Jonathan Taylor's trade request and contract talk wasn't enough, the Colts lost his backup, Zack Moss, to a broken arm. Moss is expected to be out 4-6 weeks with the injury. With the Colts struggling for depth at the running back position given Taylor's uncertain status, it might be time to hit free agency and bring in a trusted veteran for insurance purposes. For the sake of this list, we'll operate under the premise that the Colts won't offer Dalvin Cook enough and that Cook would rather play elsewhere. Every other free-agent running back is fair game. Here are three potential free-agent running back targets for the Colts to explore: Leonard Fournette Fournette is known for his big postseason performances, earning the nickname “Lombardi Lenny” during his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Bucs understandably moved on from Fournette as they enter a post-Tom Brady era, Fournette still has some gas in the tank both as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Fournette, 28, ran for 668 yards last season, but averaged only 3.5 yards per carry behind Tampa Bay's banged-up offensive line. The main appeal of signing Fournette is it would give Indianapolis a different look out of the backfield, as Fournette has been a quality receiver for years (73 receptions last season) and could be used to spell Jonathan Taylor in obvious passing situations, should he end up staying put in Indianapolis after all. If the Colts did move on from Taylor, Fournette would be an acceptable stopgap solution within a running game that should see a big bounce-back campaign. With Indianapolis healthier up front, and with rookie QB Anthony Richardson opening up running lanes with his scrambling ability, the Colts should be able to move the ball effectively under new head coach Shane Steichen. That was a big focus of Steichen's offenses in Philadelphia, and the Colts have the personnel to follow suit. Given all the uncertainty of the Colts' running back room and Zack Moss's injury, bringing in a veteran with championship experience would be a wise safety measure. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Kareem Hunt It's a little surprising that Hunt is still available in free agency. Hunt will be 28 soon, and while there was a drop-off in his play last season with the Cleveland Browns, he has a long history of being both a successful runner (4.5 yards per carry on his career) and receiver out of the backfield. Hunt should be fresher than most running backs his age, as he has just 895 carries in his career. Hunt has served as the backup to Nick Chubb in Cleveland and may be a victim of NFL teams thinking anyone could put up good numbers behind the Browns' offensive line. While there could be some validity to that, Hunt has a versatile skill set and a long history of being a productive back. With a few other running backs likely above him on the free agency running back ladder, Hunt may be more amenable to joining an unclear backfield. If Jonathan Taylor's contract situation gets resolved and he isn't traded, Hunt would still be a good fit as a backup behind him. Marlon Mack This is a deeper cut, but Mack's return to Indianapolis could provide some badly needed stability. Mack was with the team for five years, last appearing for the Colts in 2021. Mack eclipsed 1,000 yards in 2019, before a torn Achilles upended his career in 2020. Mack bounced around last year with both the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers, but rarely saw the field. Perhaps another year removed from the injury has helped Mack regain some of his old form. At the worst, Mack will be a familiar face in the locker room and it might be some good PR for team owner Jim Irsay to throw an injured running back a bone after he's been brutally honest about the realities of the position. Mack would more likely just provide depth, but a veteran with experience learning a variety of different running schemes could be valuable for Indianapolis right now. Jonathan Taylor's trade request and contract issues paired with Zack Moss's injury may force Indianapolis to make a move sooner rather than later.

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FA running back targets amid Jonathan Taylor trade request

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2023-08-01 01:05:59+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:52:07

New York Mets ace Justin Verlander is considering waiving his no-trade clause for teams other than the Dodgers amid trade deadline rumors.

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New York Mets ace Justin Verlander is at the top of every contender's list as the trade deadline rapidly nears, and rumors are swirling if he will waive his no-trade clause for any team besides the Los Angeles Dodgers. There are several teams in the mix to fight for Verlander as the Mets continue to sell their assets, and they will be looking for a strong prospect return, according to NY Post reporter Jon Heyman. “Obviously the Mets are doing big stuff, and as I said, Verlander is the key guy. Teams with the prospects could easily get him. The Diamondbacks are a team with prospects, the Reds and Orioles have very big prospect pools as well,” Heyman explained. He continued to elaborate on some of the reasons why the 40-year-old would consider teams other than the Dodgers, who Verlander has specified as a top target. “Verlander is from Virginia, so the Orioles would make some sense. I think he would be open to going some different places, it doesn't have to be LA,” Heyman said. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Verlander does have some experience in this position, as the last time he was on the trading block he had to decide if he wanted to end up anywhere besides his top two teams. “Last time he was on the market, he wanted to go to LA or the Cubs, and ended up getting traded to the Astros. He went to Houston and was very happy about it,” Heyman finished. The San Diego Padres are also rumored to be in the running, per MLB reporter Michael Marino. The Padres are only a game up on the Mets in the NL wildcard race, but haven’t quite given up hope yet. While the Mets are full sellers and began moving assets as early as last Thursday, the Padres haven’t made a firm position and could make a late play at Verlander. It remains to be seen where Verlander will end up, but every passing moment is leaning towards him getting traded away ahead of the deadline.

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Justin Verlander pondering no-trade clause for LA

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2023-08-01 01:06:48+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:28:31

Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza revealed all the possible opponents for Canelo Alvarez in his three-fight PBC deal.

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Canelo Alvarez has plenty of options for his next fight — and we now have a good idea of who his potential opponents could be. Alvarez recently signed a three-fight deal with PBC with his first fight set to be a defense of his super middleweight titles against undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo on Sept. 30 in Las Vegas. The Mexican superstar is expected to come out with the victory and should he do so, the question is, who could he face next? As per Showtime Sports executive Stephen Espinoza, there are three names in particular that were mentioned as potential Alvarez opponents. “It’s up to him, he’s at the stage of his career where he’s maneuvering himself as he should be,” Espinoza told The DAZN Boxing Show. “The good thing is that there’s not a bad fight, we’ve laid the cards on the table. [Demetrius] Andrade’s on the table, [David] Benavidez, Jermall [Charlo], there could be some surprises, these guys [Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford] jumping up, there’s not a bad fight available.” “It doesn’t matter who he picks, they are all really good matchups.” WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, of course, was the one originally expected to fight Alvarez before his younger brother ended up with the fight. The narrative of avenging his brother would certainly help with the build-up if he were to face Alvarez next. Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Demetrius Andrade had a famous press conference confrontation with Alvarez so there's a backstory there as well, but the one fight every boxing fan wants to see is between Alvarez and Benavidez. Benavidez is the undefeated WBC interim super middleweight champion with many observers being of the opinion that he's the one 168-pounder capable of stopping Alvarez in the weight class. Hopefully, that will be one of the remaining two fights in the PBC deal. Espinoza also mentioned the winner of the Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. fight — which we now know is Crawford — as a possibility. While that looks unlikely now given the rematch clause which Spence plans on activating, it could certainly be interesting down the line. Spence has notably spoken of his interest in moving up to face Alvarez and if he's able to beat Crawford in a rematch, it could very well happen. As aforementioned, Alvarez has plenty of options and if he extends his deal with PBC, boxing fans will be the real winners.

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Potential Canelo Alvarez opponents in PBC deal, revealed by Stephen Espinoza

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2023-08-01 01:07:41+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:00:36

Aitana Bonmatí of Spain was not happy after her team's embarrassing 4-0 loss to Japan to close their FIFA Women's World Cup Group Stage.

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The Spain Women’s national team didn’t end the group stage of the 2023 FIFA World Cup the way they wanted. After beating Costa Rica and Zambia 8-0 on aggregate, Spain got a taste of their own medicine on Monday, losing to Japan 4-0. And after that result, Spanish star Aitana Bonmatí was, in her words, “pissed off.” Japan, the No. 11 team in the world, according to the FIFA world rankings, hammered the No. 5-ranked Spain in the teams’ final Group C match of the 2023 Women's World Cup. After the match, Aitana Bonmatí, whole plays for Barcelona professionally, vented her frustration to reporters. “[The team is] pissed off, I am really pissed off. A 4-0 hurts. I don't think I have had time to really think about this defeat. I am not a player who is used to losing like this,” Bonmatí fumed after the match. “I am lucky to win a lot of games and I am not used to it at all, but these things make you stronger, help you reflect, and go out in the next game with renewed energy.” Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Bonmatí and her Spanish teammates will still move on to the knockout rounds, and the loss to Japan may be a blessing in disguise. Spain will now take on the winner of Group A, Switzerland in the Round of 16, while Japan will play the runners-up, Norway. Despite finishing second in their group, Norway is the higher-ranked team at No. 12 in the world, while the Swiss are No. 20. Both teams will play next on Saturday, August 5, with Switzerland vs. Spain kicking off at 5 PM local and 1 AM ET and Japan vs. Norway starting at 8 PM local and 4 AM ET.

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Aitana Bonmatí, Spain 'pissed off' after loss

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2023-08-01 01:07:39+00:00

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2023-07-31 22:15:39

The University of Virgin Islands has hired Dr. Karen M. Carty as its first female athletic director in the institution's 61-year history.

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The University of Virgin Islands has hired its first female athletic director in the institution's 61-year history. Dr. Karen M. Carty takes the helm of the department after a nineteen-year career in the profession. UVI President Dr. David Hall talked enthusiastically about the hire of Carty. “I am personally excited to have Dr. Carty join the University and lead our Athletics Department. She brings a wealth of experience and an authentic connection to the Virgin Islands, and the University. She is just what we need to expand and improve athletics at UVI. As we join a new conference in the NAIA, Dr. Carty is just the type of leader to take us to the next level of competitiveness.” “I am thankful to President Hall, Provost McKayle, Interim AD Pole, and the search committee for selecting me to be the next Director of Athletics at the University of the Virgin Islands,” Dr. Carty said of her hire. “To be the first female AD at UVI is a major accomplishment, but what is even more special to me is that I get to serve in a leadership position on the campuses where my parents attended college. UVI has been in my blood since I was born, and I look forward to working hard to usher UVI Athletics into a new era of success.” Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Dr. Karen M. Carty served as Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Communications for the MEAC, where her duties included being the conference's primary media contact for football, men's basketball, and softball, as well as Commissioner requests and broadcast initiatives. She also served as an executive producer for the MEAC Digital Network and led the creation of the ESPN+ series “MEAC Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Coca-Cola”. The October 16, 2021 premiere on the campus of South Carolina State marked the first time an FCS conference produced its own pregame show. Dr. Cathy also worked in positions at Grambling, South Carolina State, and Baltimore City Community College. Dr. Carty is a graduate of Norfolk State University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in general business with an emphasis in marketing in 2004. She received her master's degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Ala. in 2009 and her doctorate in higher education administration from Bradley University in May.

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University Of Virgin Islands makes history with athletic director hire

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2023-08-01 01:05:46+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:39:38

Breaking down one major move the New York Mets must make with the MLB trade deadline right around the corner

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The New York Mets are selling. They already traded SP Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a major move ahead of the 2023 deadline. Additionally, the team has dealt players such as CP David Robertson and OF Mark Canha away. Now, SP Justin Verlander is being mentioned in trade rumors. However, could the Mets truly shock the MLB world and trade 1B Pete Alonso away? The answer is probably not. The slugger is under contract through 2024 (per Spotrac) and New York would likely prefer to get an extension done with him. If, however, an extension proves to be unrealistic, the Mets may consider trading Alonso. Today, we are discussing why the Mets must trade Pete Alonso ahead of the 2023 deadline. Why Mets must trade Pete Alonso ahead of 2023 deadline The Mets, as aforementioned, have already proven to be sellers. No team likes to sell but it sometimes ends up being a necessity. Sure, there's still an outside chance that the team could make an NL Wild Card run. However, the odds of that happening are slim. So the question is if the Mets want to enter a complete rebuild or simply re-tool. Trading Scherzer and now reportedly entertaining offers for Verlander points at a major rebuild. So why risk keeping Pete Alonso on the roster and possibly losing him after next season when you could trade him away right now and receive an eye-opening return? In past years, there have been true superstars available ahead of the trade deadline. That hasn't exactly been the case in 2023 though, especially from a position player standpoint. Shohei Ohtani and his phenomenal two-way prowess is remaining with the Los Angeles Angels. Meanwhile, 3B Nolan Arenado is expected to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets can capitalize on the lack of superstars available by dealing Alonso away right now. It wouldn't be surprising to see New York acquire two-three future MLB stars in a deal. Those prospects could join MLB players on the Mets who are already locked up to long-term deals like SS Francisco Lindor and OF Brandon Nimmo in the coming years. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Pete Alonso's potential trade value Pete Alonso is a superstar. He's consistently been among the best power hitting first baseman in the game over the years. At just 28-years old, Alonso is also still in his prime. It should be noted that while his power has remained consistent in 2023, his batting average has dipped. As of this story's publication, the first baseman is hitting just .218/.314/.506 with an .819 OPS and 30 home runs. Nevertheless, almost every team around the league wouldn't mind adding a power threat like him. Alonso's home run output has been tremendous throughout his career. He blasted a league-leading 53 home runs during his rookie season back in 2019 with the Mets. He followed that up by clubbing 16 homers during the shortened 2020 campaign. Since then, Alonso has hit 37 home runs (2021) and 40 home runs (2022). He's also been quite durable, appearing in at least 152 games (2020 excluded of course) in each season of his career. Will the Mets actually trade Alonso? Again, it still seems fairly unlikely that the Mets will trade him. But it isn't completely out of the question. Teams such as the Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros and others profile as decent fits for the slugger. The Mets would be wise to at least entertain offers for Alonso and see if any team is willing to make them an offer they can't refuse.

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1 last-minute 2023 MLB trade deadline deal NY must make

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The Rams 2023 NFL season is now underway at training camp and running back Cam Akers could make or break the team's season.

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The Los Angeles Rams roster has several difference-makers who can make a huge impact on the 2023 NFL season. From quarterback Matthews Stafford to wide receiver Cooper Kupp to defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Rams training camp is filled with stars. However, there is one player who could make or break this season for the team who you might not expect. And that player is running back Cam Akers. Cam Akers is the surprising player on the Rams roster who could make or break the 2023 NFL season Cam Akers has had a rollercoaster NFL career, and he’s still just 24 years old and heading into his fourth Rams training camp. Akers was a star at Florida State, racking up 2,875 rushing yards, 485 receiving yards, and 34 total touchdowns during his three seasons in Tallahassee. Those numbers led to the Rams taking the Mississippi native in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. After that, things got dicey for Akers. As a rookie, Akers split time relatively evenly with Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown. Still, he led the team in carries (145) and rushing yards (625). The next season, the RB1 role was Akers’ for the taking, but he tore his Achilles tendon during a workout just before Rams training camp started that season. Despite suffering a usually year-long injury, Akers recovered miraculously quickly and made it back for Week 17. He then had 67 carries for 172 yards and eight catches for 76 yards in the LA Super Bowl run that season. Once again, in 2022, Akers’ season and place on the Rams roster got off to a terrible start. After just three touches in Week 1, the running back requested a trade. Sean McVay and the Los Angeles front office refused to grant his wishes, though, and he stayed with the team the entire season. Akers then finished the year incredibly strong, putting up 118, 123, and 104 rushing yards in his last three games. With that as the final push of 2022, Akers comes into 2023 once again looking like a legit RB1 on the Rams roster. Currently, the team only has second-year runner, Kyren Williams, rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans, and NFL journeyman Royce Freeman behind him. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 That leaves Cam Akers the top RB on the team without a doubt. Now, the question becomes whether Akers can stay healthy and happy for the entire season. The Rams currently boast a 35-year-old quarterback who missed half of last season, one star wide receiver (who also missed half of last season), and a suspect offensive line. McVay might be an offensive genius, but it doesn’t take one of those to realize that for Stafford and Kupp to succeed this season, they are going to need a strong running game. Not many defending Super Bowl champions have a season as bad as the Rams’ 5-12 campaign last year. Still, some of the key pieces from that Lombardi trophy run are still there, and with the Arizona Cardinals a mess, the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks all hurt, and Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks having to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke, the NFC West could be competitive in 2023. But to win games, Stafford has to stay healthy, and the running game has to take some of the pressure off the aging quarterback. Cam Akers and company have to get the tough yards, kill the clock, and give their QB a play-action passing game to keep defenses (and pass rushers in particular) honest. And early in Rams training camp, the reports about Akers are good. More specifically, reports are that Akers is bigger and more muscular, which is due to a suggestion from his new running backs coach, Ron Gould. He is also getting the lion's share of the work with the first-team offense, and McVay had been excited about Akers' potential role this season. That could help Akers stay healthy and make him more of a goal-line threat. As good as the RB has been at times, he only has nine career touchdowns in 29 games. In the end, the reason that Akers may be the biggest make-or-break player on the entire Rams roster is that if he doesn’t step up and carry the running load — both literally and figuratively — there aren’t many other options. Williams and Evans are unproven, while Freeman has proved he’s not a No. 1 back. If Akers doesn’t have a career year during teh 2023 NFL season, the Rams offense is going to be in trouble. If he steps up and becomes a star on the level of his teammates, Stafford, Kupp, and Aaron Donald, the Rams could have a chance to surprise some people this season.

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Rams: 1 surprising player who could make or break 2023 NFL season

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2023-08-01 01:04:31+00:00

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After rapidly rising to fame as Fezco on Euphoria, Angus Cloud has tragically passed away at the age of 25.

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Four years after landing his breakout role Fezco in HBO's Euphoria, Angus Cloud has tragically passed away at the age of 25, his family shared, as initially reported by TMZ. A native of Oakland, California, who actually went to school with his future Euphoria co-star Zendaya, Cloud parlayed his small-screen success into a career that was rapidly on the rise, with three different projects in production at the time of his passing, including an untiled Universal Monsters film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett that also featured Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, and Dan Stevens and Freaky Tales by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck with Pedro Pascal. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” Cloud's family told TMZ in a statement. Live and breathe pop culture? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending entertainment news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health, and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter, and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.” The cause of Cloud's death is not yet known. RIP.

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Euphoria star tragically passes away at 25 years old

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2023-07-31 22:52:52

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is certainly making his presence felt at training camp.

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The Indianapolis Colts understandably have high expectations for rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who they selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida despite him starting in just 13 games and playing in just 22 total games in his college career. After all, Richardson has not only a background that's reminiscent of former star quarterback Cam Newton but a build as well, especially with him bulking up to 255 pounds (per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer) and running a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash. Nonetheless, while the Florida native's physical tools are impressive, Breer reports that “what Indy's liked since drafting him is how quickly he's picking things up.” “Through spring and early in the summer, he’s been able to take in play calls and spit them out in the huddle,” Breer says, “which is something rookie quarterbacks often struggle with. That's a good sign on Richardson’s capacity to learn.” Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “He's got a long, long way to go,” Breer adds, alluding to Richardsons relative lack of experience, “and Indy's still working through how much to play him in the preseason… Richardson is still in the “doesn't know what he doesn’t know” phase. But the more he sees, the faster he'll learn, and there’s plenty of reason to be excited about that, based on how he’s picking stuff up.” The 2023 offseason hasn't been too kind to the Colts as of late in regard to the trade request made by star running back Jonathan Taylor and the broken arm suffered by fellow running back Zack Moss. However, that only enhances Indy's need for Richardson to navigate through his learning curve as quickly as possible, as veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew can't match the rookie's impact on the ground.

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Anthony Richardson picking up offense quickly amid QB1 bid

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2023-08-01 01:04:00+00:00

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2023-07-31 23:16:17

After Donovan Wilson, it's now Sam Williams who's heading to the sidelines for the Cowboys due to a shoulder injury.

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It didn't take long for the training camp injury bug to bite the Dallas Cowboys this summer. Not long after a strained calf sidelined safety Donovan Wilson, defensive end Sam Williams has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain. The second-year player was seen talking to training staff in Oxnard briefly before heading inside in the middle of Monday's practice. Not long after Williams' departure, reports began surfacing that he had suffered an injury to his shoulder. “Cowboys DE Sam Williams suffered a shoulder injury early in today’s padded practice…” Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News said of Williams' shoulder injury. “Some initial optimism on severity, but he will continue to be evaluated.” Later on the day, Williams' injury has been revealed to be a shoulder strain. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, it's still unclear how much time will the defensive end need to recover, per David Moore of Dallas Morning News. Live and breathe the NFL? 🚨 Get viral NFL graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 “It’s a shoulder strain for Sam Williams,” Moore wrote. “Too early to say how long he’ll be out.” Sam Williams joins Donovan Wilson, Israel Mukuamu and Luke Schoonmaker on the sidelines for the time being as a rash of injuries continues to make its way through the early stages of the Cowboys' training camp. Without knowing the severity of Williams' injury, it's hard to know when exactly the Cowboys could expect their promising young pass rusher back on the field. One certainty is that the defense could use him sooner rather than later. Williams projects to play a featured role in this year's pass-rushing rotation after showing signs of high productivity a season ago.

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Cowboys DE Sam Williams suffers shoulder injury at training camp

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2023-08-01 00:00:42

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule announced the indefinite suspension of safety Myles Farmer on Monday.

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First-year Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has suspended defensive back Myles Farmer indefinitely. Farmer, Nebraska football's leading tackler, wasn't on the Nebraska Cornhuskers' 120-man roster when the team began practice on Monday. There is no timetable for his return, per The Associated Press (via ESPN). When reporters asked Rhule the reason why he suspended Farmer, the former didn't delve into specifics. “Myles was suspended to end the summer by us just for simple things, nothing major. Just some of our standards, and (he) was not a member of the (120-man fall camp roster),” Rhule quipped. When the media asked Rhule about Farmer's return, the Nebraska football head coach is taking a day-by-day approach. “It's just kind of day-to-day,” Rhule said on Monday. “I love Myles. He's a competitive kid. It's so hard when you have a new coach and there have different standards than you're used to, so I get that.” “We've been patient with a lot of guys. We'll see what happens with Myles. The ball's in his court. We'd love him to be here, but whatever he wants to do, I respect him as a man.” Live and breathe sports? 🚨 Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Matt Rhule with several player status updates: Brodie Tagaloa Jacob Hood Myles Farmer Josh Fleeks pic.twitter.com/1eNJcrBOJv — Kaleb Henry (@iKalebHenry) July 31, 2023 Strike two for Nebraska football defensive back Myles Farmer This isn't Farmer's first infraction. Nebraska football suspended Farmer for the game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 6, 2022. A Lincoln, NE police officer stopped Myles Farmer's vehicle after he didn't use his turn signal on that day. The officer noticed Farmer showed signs of impairment and eventually discovered the latter had a blood alcohol level of 0.123. The legal limit in Nebraska is 0.08. Rhule has had his hands full in recent days. He addressed the resignation of Nebraska football tight ends coach Bob Wager on Sunday. Wager's surprising resignation comes in the aftermath of his own DUI incident. Nebraska football hasn't had a winning season and Bowl appearance since the 2016 NCAA season. If the recent events are any indication, Matt Rhule has his work cut out for him in 2023 and beyond.

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Matt Rhule announces shocking decision on Myles Farmer

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2023-07-31 21:48:33

We give out our grades for the surprise Aaron Civale trade between the Rays and Guardians, almost a day before the deadline

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The scuffling Tampa Bay Rays needed to solidify their starting pitching rotation before Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. There was no disputing that fact, given the club's early-season injuries and the Baltimore Orioles' second-half surge. But few expected the reinforcements to come in the form of Cleveland Guardians' Aaron Civale. The Rays swooped into acquire the 28-year-old right-hander Monday afternoon, sending back first baseman Kyle Manzardo (team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB.com) to make it worth Cleveland's while. The move obviously does not reach the magnitude of the Max Scherzer-Texas Rangers deal or a potential Justin Verlander blockbuster, but this small-market exchange of goods still leaves quite an impact. The Rays boost their World Series hopes by staying true to their overall organizational philosophy. Meanwhile, the Guardians pick up a tantalizing offensive prospect who can provide a desperate punch to the lineup very soon, but they worsen their 2023 postseason hopes in the process. There is a lot to unpack here so let's take a closer look and assign grades to both the Rays and Guardians for this intriguing Aaron Civale trade that snuck up on the MLB. Rays Grade: A- This is a quintessential Tampa Bay trade. Obviously, the team would be in better shape for a title run, on paper at least, if it had Max Scherzer or Justin Verlander on the roster, but we all knew that wasn't going to happen. The organization ranks near the bottom in payroll and attendance, so some creativity was necessary to land a potential difference-maker. Rays general manager Pete Bendix did just that while staying true to the front office's model. Aaron Civale has bounced back big after missing two months with an oblique injury. He has a dazzling 2.34 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 13 starts this season. He can go deeper in games than most pitchers nowadays and is holding batters to a paltry .207 batting average. The month of July has been hot, but Aaron Civale has been hotter.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/rouPKHqvvg — Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 30, 2023 So why not give Tampa an A then? A top-five prospect in your system seems like a bit of an overpay for a smaller sample size of high-level production. Civale has never quite put forth a full solid season before in his career. He also completely unraveled in his only postseason start last year against the New York Yankees. The Rays have done a nice job of building up their offense, so they can afford to part with Kyle Manzardo, but perhaps not in a deal straight-up for this particular pitcher. The market is what it is, though, and tough sacrifices were going to be made in order to get better. This club deepens its rotation and now has four starters it can trust in October. Live and breathe baseball? 🚨 Get viral MLB graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔥 Moreover, this is not merely a rental. The former third-round draft pick is under control through 2025. This is the right place for him to continue to hone his skills until he hits the free agent market. A team-friendly deal that has value both in the present and future has to score high. We can nitpick, but this was the realistically the best deadline deal the cost-efficient Rays were likely ever going to make. Guardians Grade: B- Listen, I know many eyes will roll, but I have to penalize Cleveland for trading its best available starting pitcher while only being a half-game behind the Minnesota Twins for first place in the American League Central. Yes, we all know the team has flaws and look ill-equipped for a World Series run. Injuries have ravaged the rotation and forced the Guardians to take a chance on the struggling Noah Syndergaard. But I'm going to refer to an old cliche. Get in and anything can happen. Practicality is brushed to the side when everything resets. That is what Terry Francona's gritty group is possibly looking at if they can overtake the Twins the rest of the way. All of their weaknesses and limitations matter far less when the postseason commences. This lineup, while bereft of power, has qualities that play well in the postseason. Timely contact hitting and savvy baserunning can allow Cleveland to catch the league by surprise for a second year in a row. The Guardians hope Noah Syndergaard will provide much-needed help on the mound With three starting pitchers on the injured list, @GordonEdes has the details on Cleveland acquiring the 9-year veteran from the Dodgers for shortstop Amed Rosario. @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/Ee2z9XJVUe — Bally Sports (@BallySports) July 27, 2023 Instead, management is making the safe bet that nothing will really come of this season and is building for the future. However, Aaron Civale could have also factored into that plan. He is only 28 and is under team control for a while longer. That is a tough package to pass up, especially given how essential the position is to sustaining success. Call me a dinosaur or narrow-minded, but shipping out a pitcher right after Shane Bieber was placed on the 60-day injured list feels downright reckless. Many fans will support this move based on the high upside coming back, but winning in 2023 must be the top objective as long as a playoff berth is in reach. That being said, Kyle Manzardo directly addresses the team's biggest need. He smashed the ball in the minor league until the Rays promoted him to Triple-A. The 23-year-old was hitting just .238 with 11 home runs before being placed on the IL earlier in July. Hopefully he gets healthy soon and is an every-day MLB player in 2024. Manzardo brings the Guardians more than fair return value. Again, though, context is important here. Scoff all you want, but this organization is tempting the baseball gods with such an unconventional move. This could set an unfortunate precedent for other small-market franchises who choose to step away and only focus on the big picture instead of the playoff one right in front of them.

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Grading Rays-Guardians Aaron Civale trade

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Elks promote Jackson to offensive coordinator, move quarterback Taylor Cornelius to No. 3 on depth chart

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When the 0-8 Edmonton Elks return to action after a bye week, they’ll have a new offensive co-ordinator calling the plays and a different quarterback under centre. The Elks promoted Jarious Jackson from quarterbacks coach to offensive co-ordinator on Monday. One of his first decisions was to move quarterback Taylor Cornelius from the starter’s role to No. 3 on the depth chart, leaving Canadian Tre Ford and Jarret Doege to battle for the top job. “It’s time for a change,” Jackson said at a media availability. “It’s time for one of those guys to take the bull by the horns. “Taylor is still going to be very supportive of those guys, and the best man wins out.” Jackson, a former quarterback with the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts, was later an offensive co-ordinator for both of those teams before joining the Elks’ coaching staff. He replaces outgoing offensive co-ordinator Stephen McAdoo. Elks general manager and head coach Chris Jones said McAdoo will be “repositioned” in the coaching staff and have more responsibilities on the defensive side. “It was my decision, I’ve been thinking about it for quite some time,” Jones said. He added that he and McAdoo spoke three weeks ago, and understood things were critical for an offence that has sputtered this season. “Nobody would have envisioned we’d be in this position,” Jones said. “I’m not saying we were going to be undefeated, but at the same time nobody saw 0-8 either.” The Elks have scored a league-worst 105 points over eight games this season and have been shut out twice by the Lions. The final straw for McAdoo was Saturday’s 27-0 loss to B.C. at Commonwealth Stadium. Cornelius has appeared in all eight losses this season, starting seven of them. “When you get hit a few times in a game, you can get a little rattled sometimes,” Jackson said. “We’ve got to remember, Taylor is still a young quarterback. He hasn’t been here and been playing in this league for a very long time … he’s working on his confidence issues and the things he knows he needs to get better at. “We’re going to continue with him and hopefully one day, he may be back in that starting role.” Cornelius has completed 101 of 173 passes for 1,250 yards with four touchdowns and nine interceptions. “Certainly his confidence has been hurt,” Jones said. “I look at it like a starting pitcher in baseball. They don’t just throw their starting pitcher out when he loses his curveball in the seventh. They bring in people to try and help him. So we’re going to look at all avenues. “Tre is going to get a solid look, Doege is going to get a solid look, and we’re not going to throw Taylor out the door.” Doege has started one game and appeared in five others. He has completed 42 of 65 passes for 587 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. Many fans in Edmonton have been baying for the team to have another look at Ford. The Canadian pivot looked to have won the starting job early in the 2022 season, but his campaign was derailed by a shoulder injury. He threw for 461 yards last year and earned one start against Hamilton. Ford also rushed for 149 yards on 19 attempts and appears to be the quickest pivot on the roster. Jackson said the Elks have to do a better job getting the ball into the hands of players with big-play potential. He added they need to involve running back Kevin Brown and wide receiver Dillon Mitchell more in the offence. Both players turned heads when they arrived midway through the 2022 season. However, Brown has just 342 rushing yards and one touchdown this year while Mitchell has 308 receiving yards and one TD. Jones was asked if the CFL’s football operations cap forced him to look internally to try to solve the team’s offensive woes. “It’s one of those things where you have to look at what’s best for the team,” Jones said. “The football operations cap is not looked upon favourably by any of the organizations, and I do think it’s hurt the quality of play across the league.”

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Struggling Edmonton Elks promote Jarious Jackson to offensive co-ordinator

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DC Open pays men’s winner US$353,445 while the women’s champion earns US$120,150.

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Open this photo in gallery: Spectators at the DC Open tennis tournament walk outside the main stadium in Washington on July 31, 2023, the first day of the main-draw competition. The tournament is the first joint ATP-WTA 500 event but the women’s champion will earn about a third of what the men’s champion will be paid.The Canadian Press A poster hanging at the DC Open site shows Frances Tiafoe – a competitor in the field from nearby Maryland – flanked by other men such as Andy Murray and Taylor Fritz and women such as Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. It is a simple visualization of a complicated change to a tournament that began Monday and has been around for men since 1969, added women via a simultaneous but lower-tier and less-promoted event in 2009, and now is taking a further step by touting itself as the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event. That is two levels below Grand Slams and one level below Masters 1000s, and was accomplished by elevating the women’s portion through the lease of what had been a hard-court tourney in San Jose, Calif., played during the same week. While ostensibly that puts the men and women on equal footing in Washington – where players both will be trying to win a trophy and to prepare for the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam tournament – it still is not equal all the way around. Most notably: The men’s champion receives a cheque for US$353,445; the women’s champion earns US$120,150. That is not an anomaly. There are other stops on the professional tennis tours that include female and male players but do not pay them evenly. “Our main goal is to work toward equal prize money. That is what we want on the WTA side and what we think is fair. Especially at the combined events, we don’t want to see a discrepancy there. We want to see that we’re earning the same at the same event,” said Pegula, an American who is No. 3 in the rankings and seeded No. 1 in Washington, and a member of the women’s tour’s player council. “The fans are coming to watch both of us, and we should be making the same.” All four Grand Slam tournaments offer equal prize money across the board, something the U.S. Open started doing 50 years ago and others as recently as 2007. That won’t happen at the DC Open until 2027 as part of a wider plan the WTA recently announced to get equal paycheques at certain events by that year and at others by 2033. “That will give everyone a chance to hopefully get revenues to grow to be able to afford it,” said Mark Ein, who has been the tournament chairman since 2019 and is part of the group that recently bought the NFL’s Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder. “When we took over the tournament, one of my top goals was to secure a women’s event at an equal level as our men’s,” Ein said. “One of the things I love about tennis is it’s really the only sport where athletes of both genders compete on the same playing surface at the same time.” There are other discrepancies between the men’s and women’s brackets in Washington. The men’s field is 48 players; the women’s is 28. The rankings points available are nearly the same, but the men’s champion gets 500, the women’s 470. Like Pegula, three-time major champion Murray, who is seeded 15th in Washington, said that all players “at the same event, on the same courts,” should be vying for the same payouts. “But I think for it ever to become like truly equal, the WTA and the ATP are actually going to have to come together and work as one before that’s the case, because I don’t think it’s that straightforward just now that both tours have different sponsors, different TV deals and all of that stuff, too,” Murray said. “There is a few things that still need to change, but I feel like things are going in the right direction, like with the move to this event becoming a 500 for both. Can obviously still get better.”

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Washington tennis tournament offers equal status for women and men but unequal prize money

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Prime Minister announces alongside Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath a joint plan to build and repair 214 homes in the city, with Ottawa spending $45-million for four projects

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Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks with worker Patrick Van Dam during his visit at a housing construction site in Hamilton, Ont., on July 31.CARLOS OSORIO/Reuters There are simply not enough affordable places for people to live across Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday during an housing announcement in Hamilton, where he promised the federal government would work to scale up supply. Mr. Trudeau stood alongside Mayor Andrea Horwath in Hamilton to announce a joint plan to build and repair 214 homes in the city, with Ottawa spending $45-million for four projects. The City of Hamilton will contribute $19.1-million. “Today is about increasing housing supply,” Mr. Trudeau said. “I will be blunt as well: Housing isn’t a primary federal responsibility. It’s not something we have direct carriage of. But it is something that we can and must help with.” During the federal cabinet shuffle last week, Sean Fraser, who previously handled the immigration portfolio, was tapped to take over the helm of housing along with infrastructure. Political insiders expect Mr. Trudeau’s Liberals to spend the rest of the summer focused on affordability issues, and housing in particular, as Canadians struggle with high inflation, especially the rising cost of groceries, and global uncertainty. The issues are also expected to be central to a forthcoming election campaign, although the Prime Minister said last week he does not expect one before 2025 as a result of a working agreement with the federal NDP. The fix for Toronto’s housing crisis: More housing On Monday, Mr. Trudeau pointedly criticized Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, accusing him of failing to provide solutions to the housing crisis and other economic problems. But Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman said Mr. Trudeau created the housing crisis through his own policies. She said housing prices, mortgage payments and rents have doubled in most major markets since the Liberal government took office in 2015. The rising costs of food and gas are also making life unaffordable, she said. “This is desperation,” Ms. Lantsman said of the Prime Minister’s comments about the Conservative Leader. “He’s attacking Pierre Poilievre for eight years of failure of his own government.” Ms. Lantsman also said the Prime Minister’s announcement about 214 new or refurbished units will do little to address the crisis when the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation estimates Canada needs 3.5 million more homes by 2030. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in an interview Monday that his party has been ramping up political pressure on this file, adding that the Liberals have had eight years in government to tackle the issue and that he can’t “shuffle his way out of his record.” Mr. Singh said housing is one of the greatest challenges for Canadians, with many deeply worried about the rising cost of rent and never being able to afford a home. The federal government has a very significant role to play on housing and it has “not been playing that role,” he said. The federal government’s “action has not been sufficient to deal with the heightened crisis that we are in,” Mr. Singh said. Specifically, the NDP Leader said he would like to see incentives to have homes built rapidly, more purpose-built rental units and non-market housing. He pointed to an example he made at a co-operative housing location in Hamilton where the rate of rent was between $500 and $700 a month. Editorial: Cities promise housing – and then make new rules that prevent it Tyler Meredith, a founding partner of the public affairs firm Meredith Boessenkool who previously served as the head of fiscal and economic policy in the Prime Minister’s Office, said while Ottawa has done a lot of work in the area of housing, it can still explore other tools across the whole of government that help to meet the scale that is required. “This is the underlying fact … the government acknowledges that there’s a problem,” he said. “It acknowledges the seriousness of the problem. But it hasn’t yet taken the whole-of-government approach.” As housing becomes more expensive, the country is eroding an advantage that it has to attract, retain and grow talent, he added. “Our talent is what is going to, long term, be the thing that will sustain our prosperity,” he said. “If we can’t create an affordable housing market, we won’t be able to keep, retain or grow the talent that we need in the future to be that economic power.” Mr. Meredith said that he does not believe that Pierre Poilievre has a realistic housing plan but he said that where the Conservative Leader succeeds is in correctly identifying that people feel there has not been the necessary level of ambition, at all levels of government, to tackle this issue. Nemoy Lewis, an assistant professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University and an expert in access to housing for Black Canadians, says the housing problem is most acute for racialized and low-income people. Prof. Lewis said carrying mortgages is vastly unaffordable right now, and a lot of people aren’t making the income necessary to buy a home or even to rent. “Income is not increasing at the same rate as the cost of shelter,” Prof. Lewis said. “We’re essentially creating more income-polarized cities where only the wealthy can afford to live.”

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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie has also promoted two staff members

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Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up to FREE email alerts from businessInsider - Business Newsletter sent Mon to Fri, twice each day with a full week's round up every Sat Something went wrong, please try again later. Burness Paull has elevated four lawyers to partner in its latest promotions round. The newly-appointed partners are Louise Chambers (property), Stephen Farrell (dispute resolution), Karen Manning (construction and projects) and Liam Young (pensions). Chambers, who trained with Burness Paull, advises a range of clients in the property sector, with a particular focus on residential and commercial development, including regeneration and finance projects and the telecommunications sector. Farrell is an experienced commercial litigator who is dual qualified in Scotland, England and Wales. He acts for both public and private sector clients on a range of contentious property issues, as well as regularly providing dispute and regulatory advice to clients in the sports sector. A construction law specialist, Manning is regularly involved in a range of advisory work, particularly for the education, housing, office, retail and leisure sectors. She has recently been advising clients on various building safety considerations and provides support to the wider firm on construction issues in commercial transactions. Young, who also trained with the firm, has extensive experience of acting for employers, trustees and providers on pensions issues. He has particular expertise advising on corporate transactions, complex documentation and benefit issues, de-risking and scheme wind ups and contentious matters. The four new partners take the total number of partners at Burness Paull to 89 and are among 71 promotions effective today - including nine directors, 13 senior associates, 18 associates, and 17 senior solicitors - across the firm’s practice areas and business functions in its offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. In addition to the promotions, 20 newly-qualified solicitors will remain with Burness Paull following the completion of their two-year traineeship, and the firm will welcome 22 new trainees from 4 September. Peter Lawson, chair at Burness Paull, said: “The promotion of Louise, Stephen, Karen and Liam to partner recognises the specialist expertise they have honed in their respective areas over a number of years, and the valuable contribution they are making to clients, their teams and the wider firm. “We are committed to investing in our people at all levels, blending the growth of homegrown talent with our lateral hiring programme that has brought in exceptional individuals to strengthen and diversify key practice areas. “This is key to ensuring our clients receive the best possible advice and delivering on our ambitious growth strategy.” Separately, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie has promoted two staff members. Leanne Follan, a member of the firm’s renewables team in Glasgow, and Ben White, who has been working with the CRG team in Edinburgh, have both been promoted from the position of senior solicitors to associate. Additionally, three staff have obtained full qualifications from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), further enhancing the firm's capabilities in trusts, executries and taxation. Associate solicitors Alison Reid and Hannah Prentice, based in the firm’s Inverness office, and senior solicitor Nicola McGorm, based in Glasgow, have all passed their respective examinations and obtained their STEP diplomas. Reid secured the award for the best result in Taxation of Trusts and Executries for 2022. Fraser Gillies, managing partner at WJM, said: “We’d like to extend our warmest congratulations to the outstanding accomplishments of each of these individuals for their recent successes. “These promotions and STEP qualifications represent a significant milestone in the professional development of our hard-working team members, demonstrating their expertise and dedication to providing esteemed legal services to our clients.” Don't miss the latest headlines with our twice-daily newsletter - sign up here for free.

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The service will initially operate for three months, but could be continued on a permanent basis

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The UK’s first drone delivery service has been launched in Orkney to provide locals with their mail. Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have launched the Orkney I-Port operation to distribute letters and parcels between the islands, in partnership with Orkney Council Harbour Authority and LoganAir. Mail will be transported from Royal Mail’s Kirkwall delivery office to Stromness, where the drone deliveries will transport items to staff on Graemsay and Hoy, to allow postal workers to carry out their usual island delivery routes. While the service will initially operate for three months, it could be continued on a permanent basis under existing regulatory frameworks due to Orkney’s unique landscape and the proximity of the islands to one another. The drone service is expected to significantly improve service levels and delivery times to Graemsay and Hoy, as weather and geography can cause disruption to delivery services. The use of electric drones for inter-island delivery should also bring safety improvements by ensuring postal workers can deliver between ports without risk. The project has been funded by the Department for Transport’s Freight Innovation Fund and carried out by the Connected Places Catapult. Chris Paxton, head of drone trials at Royal Mail, said: “We are proud to be working with Skyports to deliver via drone to some of the most remote communities that we serve in the UK. “Using a fully electric drone supports Royal Mail’s continued drive to reduce emissions associated with our operations, whilst connecting the island communities we deliver to.” Alex Brown, director of Skyports Drone Services, added: “By leveraging drone technology, we are revolutionising mail services in remote communities, providing more efficient and timely delivery, and helping to reduce the requirement for emissions-producing vehicles. “We’re pleased to be once again partnering with Royal Mail to demonstrate how drone operations can benefit UK logistics on this project.” Don't miss the latest headlines with our twice-daily newsletter - sign up here for free .

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In the tranquil coastal town of Freetown, amidst the salty breeze and rhythmic waves, a remarkable success story is taking shape. Meet Davie Ahmad Dixon, a young man with a passion for fishing who has managed to turn his love for the sea into a thriving fishing company that has made waves in the industry. Born and raised in Juba, Freetown Sierra Leone, Dixon explained how as a young kid he along with other kids in the neighborhood would go down to the nearby beach (Levuma) to help fishermen draw their nets to land after which they would be paid with fish. This was how the dream of a young man who wants to own a fishing company began. Dixon attended the Sierra Leone Grammar School and later went on to acquire a Diploma and then a B.A Honors in Mass Communication at the Fourah Bay College University. After his studies, he saw an opportunity to merge his passion for fishing with his entrepreneurial aspirations. Armed with a small loan of Nle 2,500 (two million five hundred old leones) which he got from his mum, he set out to establish his own fishing company, Dixon’s Fishing Company, at the age of 27. “There are many things that inspired me to start this fishing business – Some of my common motivations include a deep love for fishing and the desire to share that passion with others, a personal connection to the ocean or water bodies, a desire to contribute to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts, and simply the opportunity to turn a hobby into a profitable business,” Davie Ahmad Dixon, CEO Dixon’s Fishing Company. Dixon envisioned a fishing company that prioritized sustainability, eco-conscious practices, and quality. He aimed to deliver the freshest catch to customers while ensuring minimal environmental impact. This unique approach soon gained traction, and Dixon’s Fishing Company quickly became a preferred choice among discerning seafood enthusiasts. As with any entrepreneurial journey, he faced his fair share of challenges. Lack of integrity and dishonesty amongst some of his fishermen were some of the hurdles he encountered. But that was not all, the company lost fishing nets worth up to Nle 80,000 (80 million leones) at sea in March this year, Dixon stated that this experience almost made him think of quitting but his unwavering commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction allowed him to weather these storms. Dixon’s Fishing Company caters to every customer in a unique order to fulfill their seafood needs either as a primary or a secondary buyer. Their core product is fish but aside from that they sell other sea delicacies such as shrimps, lobsters, squids, crabs, etc. Their goal is to provide one of the best customer service experiences to their customers through timely delivery and fresh product availability. Environmental consciousness is at the heart of the company’s success. One of the things that sets them apart from their competitors is their emphasis on sustainability and conversation practices according to Dixon. He further stated that his company prioritizes responsible and ethical fishing techniques by ensuring that their impact on the environment is minimal and also help reduce plastic usage, and promote responsible fishing practices. “Our customers are quite diverse, from individuals, restaurants, top hotels, and companies. I believe what makes us unique is the emphasis we put on sustainability and conversation practices, we prioritize responsible and ethical fishing techniques, ensuring that our impact on the environment is minimal, and yet we deliver our products with great efficiency to all our customers,” Davie Ahmad Dixon. Shortly, Dixon plans on incorporating guided fishing tours in scenic and diverse locations for its customers allowing them to experience the joy of fishing while exploring the beautiful ocean and learning about the fishing ecosystems. “Our target customers range from fishing enthusiasts looking for new adventures, families looking for outdoor bonding experiences, or even corporate groups seeking team-building activities,” Davie Ahmad Dixon One of the company’s unique values is its focus on empowering the local community by providing employment opportunities. From starting with Nle 2,500 (two million five hundred old leones) Dixon’s Fishing Company now owns a boat worth over Nle 300,000 (three hundred million old leones). What started as a vision to create a brand that will be synonymous with exceptional fishing experiences, environmental stewardship, and community engagement has turned into a reality. Dixon’s story resonates as a testament to the power of determination and the positive impact one individual can have on their community and industry. His remarkable journey from a kid who loved fishing to a visionary CEO is a source of inspiration, not just for the fishing industry but for all aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to make a difference.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have given a one-week ultimatum to Niger insurgents to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazouw and restore constitutional order in the country. This comes after the regional bloc declared the military coup to be disreputable. In the wake of Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a troop of presidential guards detained Niger’s democratically-elected leader, President Bazouw, in the Presidential Palace. Two days after the junta group had dissolved the constitution, General Abdourahmane Tchiani declared himself the country’s new leader. Following these political developments in Niger, ECOWAS convened an extraordinary session in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday, July 30, 2023, under the chairmanship of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of Nigeria and chairman of the regional bloc. In response to these political developments, ECOWAS issued an order to Niger’s junta group to reinstate ousted President Bazouw within one week, or the bloc will take all necessary measures, including the use of force, to restore constitutional order in Niger. The chiefs of defence staff of ECOWAS are to meet in order to effect the final proposition given to the rebellious army in Niger. Meanwhile, to snub the idea of mutinous soldiers forcing Bazouw to resign, ECOWAS has rejected any form of resignation that may “purportedly” come from President Bazouw.

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In the tranquil coastal town of Freetown, amidst the salty breeze and rhythmic waves, a remarkable success story is taking shape. Meet Davie Ahmad Dixon, a young man with a passion for fishing who has managed to turn his love for the sea into a thriving fishing company that has made waves in the industry. Born and raised in Juba, Freetown Sierra Leone, Dixon explained how as a young kid he along with other kids in the neighborhood would go down to the nearby beach (Levuma) to help fishermen draw their nets to land after which they would be paid with fish. This was how the dream of a young man who wants to own a fishing company began. Dixon attended the Sierra Leone Grammar School and later went on to acquire a Diploma and then a B.A Honors in Mass Communication at the Fourah Bay College University. After his studies, he saw an opportunity to merge his passion for fishing with his entrepreneurial aspirations. Armed with a small loan of Nle 2,500 (two million five hundred old leones) which he got from his mum, he set out to establish his own fishing company, Dixon’s Fishing Company, at the age of 27. “There are many things that inspired me to start this fishing business – Some of my common motivations include a deep love for fishing and the desire to share that passion with others, a personal connection to the ocean or water bodies, a desire to contribute to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts, and simply the opportunity to turn a hobby into a profitable business,” Davie Ahmad Dixon, CEO Dixon’s Fishing Company. Dixon envisioned a fishing company that prioritized sustainability, eco-conscious practices, and quality. He aimed to deliver the freshest catch to customers while ensuring minimal environmental impact. This unique approach soon gained traction, and Dixon’s Fishing Company quickly became a preferred choice among discerning seafood enthusiasts. As with any entrepreneurial journey, he faced his fair share of challenges. Lack of integrity and dishonesty amongst some of his fishermen were some of the hurdles he encountered. But that was not all, the company lost fishing nets worth up to Nle 80,000 (80 million leones) at sea in March this year, Dixon stated that this experience almost made him think of quitting but his unwavering commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction allowed him to weather these storms. Dixon’s Fishing Company caters to every customer in a unique order to fulfill their seafood needs either as a primary or a secondary buyer. Their core product is fish but aside from that they sell other sea delicacies such as shrimps, lobsters, squids, crabs, etc. Their goal is to provide one of the best customer service experiences to their customers through timely delivery and fresh product availability. Environmental consciousness is at the heart of the company’s success. One of the things that sets them apart from their competitors is their emphasis on sustainability and conversation practices according to Dixon. He further stated that his company prioritizes responsible and ethical fishing techniques by ensuring that their impact on the environment is minimal and also help reduce plastic usage, and promote responsible fishing practices. “Our customers are quite diverse, from individuals, restaurants, top hotels, and companies. I believe what makes us unique is the emphasis we put on sustainability and conversation practices, we prioritize responsible and ethical fishing techniques, ensuring that our impact on the environment is minimal, and yet we deliver our products with great efficiency to all our customers,” Davie Ahmad Dixon. Shortly, Dixon plans on incorporating guided fishing tours in scenic and diverse locations for its customers allowing them to experience the joy of fishing while exploring the beautiful ocean and learning about the fishing ecosystems. “Our target customers range from fishing enthusiasts looking for new adventures, families looking for outdoor bonding experiences, or even corporate groups seeking team-building activities,” Davie Ahmad Dixon One of the company’s unique values is its focus on empowering the local community by providing employment opportunities. From starting with Nle 2,500 (two million five hundred old leones) Dixon’s Fishing Company now owns a boat worth over Nle 300,000 (three hundred million old leones). What started as a vision to create a brand that will be synonymous with exceptional fishing experiences, environmental stewardship, and community engagement has turned into a reality. Dixon’s story resonates as a testament to the power of determination and the positive impact one individual can have on their community and industry. His remarkable journey from a kid who loved fishing to a visionary CEO is a source of inspiration, not just for the fishing industry but for all aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to make a difference.

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Forbes, the “junior” billionaires in the rankings are growing: that’s who they are The list of Scrooges in Italy is expanding, accomplices the sudden disappearance – one year apart – by two “senior billionaires” such as Silvio Berlusconi and Leonardo del Vecchio. This is how the ranking drawn up every year by Forbes has been updated and has recalibrated the average age of Italian billionaires. In fact, with the entry of Clemente Del Vecchio – Leonardo’s 19-year-old son – theItaly has “conquered” in one fell swoop both the youngest billionaire in the world and three others under 40, always at the court of the Luxottica empire, the children of the patron’s first marriage with Nicoletta Zampillo: Luca, Leonardo Maria and Rocco Basilico. To swell the ranks of this Italian group of young billionaires there is also Luigi Berlusconi, the last heir of the Cav – almost 35 years old. Read also: Del Vecchio Jr: “I dream of being like dad. Doubts about the legacy? I’m ashamed” Youth is not always synonymous with inexperience though, in fact the young Del Vecchio he has stood out since he was a teenager, when at 16 (3 years ago ed) decided to submit a proposal for the relaunch of the Sears chain of stores in America, together with some friends. From there, the entrepreneurial flair inherited from his father blossomed before everyone’s eyes: in fact, the young man – as reported by the Corriere della Sera – became an active investor in some innovative businesses, including the German company FlixBusthe video conferencing platform Zoom and that for online learning Udacity. Subscribe to the newsletter

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The American company Micromobility.com, which makes electric scooters and e-bikes, among other things, wants to take over the bankrupt Amsterdam bicycle brand VanMoof. Monday the company announced that it has made a so-called non-binding offer for VanMoof, which would have been received ‘positively’. It is not known how high the offer is. A non-binding offer is followed by a binding offer, which VanMoof may or may not accept in order to enter into final agreements on the sale. Micromobility says it is currently working on that offer. No binding agreements have been made at this time. “We see the challenges the micromobility industry is currently facing, but we strongly believe in this industry’s ability to change,” said Micromobility chief executive Salvatore Palella in a statement. He is interested, among other things, in VanMoof’s business model with subscriptions for customers. More candidates One of VanMoof’s trustees says against it FD that Micromobility is ‘one of the candidates’. Also against RTL the trustees said that there are “serious candidates”, but it was not said who they are. VanMoof was declared bankrupt in July. Things have been going badly for some time with the maker of the hip e-bikes, partly because the company had spent a lot of money on repairs. Broken bicycles could only be repaired at VanMoof itself, which led to long waiting times and mountains of customer complaints.

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Estadão Contenti Estadão Content https://istoedinheiro.com.br/autor/estadao-conteudo/ 07/31/2023 – 20:05 Share The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, confirmed this Monday, the 31st, that the follow-on model, subsequent offering of shares, was chosen for the privatization of Sabesp. The information had been anticipated by the BroadcastGrupo Estado’s real-time news system. In addition to the selected alternative, three other models were analyzed for the privatization of the company, according to Tarcísio. The first of them would be similar to that of Eletrobras, with stricter rules and greater capital dispersion. The possibility of partial or total sale of the company also appeared on the list. “We are going to follow the follow-on model, seeking long-term investments,” he said at a press conference held on Monday night, the 31st. Tarcísio considers that this is the most adaptable model for Sabesp because it is more flexible. “The objective is to offer a greater concentration of capital to attract reference investors”, he added. The expectation is that this model guarantees investment for all municipalities in the state, even those that do not have an economic advantage. Tariff reduction is another benefit mentioned by the governor. ‘State remains a shareholder of the company’ The Government of the State of São Paulo will remain a Sabesp shareholder even after the company’s privatization, according to the governor. However, the definition of the stake, which is currently 50.3%, is yet to be decided. “The State will not completely leave the company, only control. It will continue with a minority stake, accompanying the growth of the company”, said Tarcísio during a press conference held on the night of this Monday, 31. The possibility for the State to receive golden sharesactions with veto power for decisions of a strategic nature, is being studied, according to the secretary of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics of São Paulo, Natália Resende. A possible block on private participation is also being analyzed by the government, according to the Secretary for Partnership in Investments, Rafael Benini.

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In an attempt to compete in the international economic sector of drug manufacturing, India is home to one of the most important global pharmaceutical industrial megacities in the state of Telangana. The progress and development of the industry dumps multiple wastes into bodies of water that end up flowing into the Musi River, silently building a potential world-class emergency: superbugs, highly resistant to antibiotics. Affectations that the region is already experiencing. Hyderabad is today the most important city in India in the pharmaceutical industry, producing almost a third of global generic drugs and vaccines, for which new facilities are built every year. None contemplates alternative means to dispose of antibiotics that do not consist of dumping into bodies of water tributaries of the Musi River. Hyderabad is also highly attractive to large industries for having incentives such as cheap labor, tax incentives and a lax environmental policy. The Musi River, which once gestated life and abundance in the womb of the earth, now carries with it death, poison and disease. In nearby towns like Edulabad, which has the highest concentrations of toxic (antibiotic) residues, the population already has severe medical complications such as lung infections, vision problems, deafness and cognitive complications. A large proportion of minors residing in the vicinity of the pharmaceutical megalopolis also have very high resistance to antibiotics, since antibiotics and other residual chemicals are dumped into bodies of water that record the presence of organic matter and human feces. In a world desperately seeking relevant medical breakthroughs, the Government of India is working on a mega-project designed to meet much of the global drug manufacturing requirement: Pharma City, to be located south of Hyderabad, which threatens hundreds of artisanal farm plots. and virgin forests in the last uncontaminated area of ​​Telangana. The project has generated strong resistance among those who claim their right to be recognized and heard, half a million people threatened in their lives, property and dignity.

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Until July 30, the Panamanian authorities reported that they had recorded at least 248,901 migrants who have crossed the Darién jungle so far in 2023. A figure that is already higher than the crossings registered in all of 2022, the year it experienced Unpublished migratory figures, until now. The Darien jungle is one of the most dangerous border crossings in the world due to its hostile weather conditions and the presence of criminal groups in the area, characteristics that do not intimidate those fleeing their countries of origin. “Unfortunately, today the record of the total that had been unprecedented was broken. In 2022, 248,284 people entered Panama, which today breaks that record with 248,901 people,” said Maria Isabel Saravia, deputy director of Migration of Panama, to the EFE agency this July 21. The high influx of crossings in the Darién Gap is headed by the victims of the Venezuelan exodus, with more than 100,000 nationals using the route that crosses this natural border that connects South and Central America. The presence of Haitians (34,082) and Ecuadorians (34,357) on the list add to the historical record now set in this first half of 2023. “We are facing a humanitarian crisis of great proportions. Something that Panama cannot address alone,” Saravia stressed about a year that, according to official estimates if this trend continues, will end with around 400,000 irregular border crossings through the Darien. Haitian migrants cross the jungle of the Darien Gap, near Acandí, Chocó department, Colombia, towards Panama, on September 26, 2021, in their attempt to reach the United States. © AFP/ ARCHIVE/ Raul Arboleda The presence of minors in the contingents of migrants crossing the jungle is worrisome. According to Panamanian authorities, 21% of people attempting to cross are minors, and of those, at least half are children five years of age or younger. A situation that has forced Panama to request urgent international help to deal with a migration crisis that increases exponentially every year. IOM: at least 137 deaths of migrants registered in the Darién during 2023 The high danger of this natural border with more than 100 kilometers in length with still unexplored areas is confirmed by international actors such as the United Nations. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 137 deaths or disappearances of migrants have been reported in the Darién Gap so far in 2023, although they stress that the real figures “are much higher.” Panama echoes international warnings. The deputy director of Panamanian Migration explained that “the Darién is not a route”, since its rugged terrain and the use of the territory by criminal gangs to transport narcotics from Colombia to the north of the continent make the Darién an “undeserving” place to migrate . “A jungle in its definition is not a passable place. It is a dangerous place, and even more so when it borders a gray area on the Colombian side, where organized crime reigns,” Saravia remarked, ending by reiterating his call to the international community to ” address the causes of this mobility”. 05:37 in focus © France 24 The Darien jungle represents one of the most dangerous migratory corridors in the world, but which in turn is highly traveled by connecting South America by land with the possibility of the ‘American dream’. The end of the restrictions implemented by Title 42 in the United States has generated a substantial increase in immigration crossings in the south, although not many reach the border between Mexico and the United States due to the strong immigration control on the southern border of Mexico and Central American countries. An attitude that has been the object of multiple criticisms from organizations defending Human Rights. With EFE and local media

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copy link WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Feijóo was accused, after the debate with Sánchez, of resorting to the ‘Gish gallop’, a debate technique that overwhelms the rival with a large number of fallacies in a short time. Vox leader José Ángel Antelo rode yesterday in 16 minutes… This content is exclusive for subscribers

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RIA Novosti: employees of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine beat and humiliated mercenaries from Colombia Colombian military advisers who train soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (UAF) complained that they were beaten and humiliated by the GUR officers. The corresponding videos were published and distributed on the Web. Writes about it RIA News. In the footage, filmed indoors, where there were people in camouflage uniforms, a group of Spanish-speaking mercenaries can be seen talking in raised tones with, as follows from the comments of those present, members of the Main Intelligence Directorate. “Here you see how the GUR and the Ukrainian authorities treat those who help them. <…>. Ukrainians are worse than Russians,” the author of the video says in Spanish. From another video taken on the street, it becomes clear that the conflict arose because of the unwillingness of one of the Colombian military advisers to train three Ukrainian soldiers. “I performed my tasks, instructed people, and he (points to one of the Ukrainians. — Note from Lenta.ru.) treats us like animals, because I didn’t train three of them,” the Colombian says to the camera. At the end of the video, the mercenary spat on the Ukrainians and stated that people were fleeing from them precisely because of the constant humiliation. Earlier, a combat veteran, military expert Vasily Dandykin said that Ukraine is looking for mercenaries who will fight on its side in South America, with the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) helping in the search. Prior to this, a mercenary fighting on the side of Ukraine, risking his life, passed on frightening information about the Ukrainian army to his homeland. He spoke about the arbitrariness and incompetence of the commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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The police arrested eight suspects in the incident, and the Egyptian Public Prosecution decided to imprison them pending investigation into the case. Muhammad Al-Shawadfi, an intern doctor in the Department of Critical Care and Cases at Al-Azhar University Hospital in Damietta, who was dislocated in the right shoulder joint as a result of the attack on him in the incident. He recounted the details to “Sky News Arabia,” saying: * My colleagues and I were working inside the recovery room in the intensive care unit at dawn, when we were surprised by loud voices, screams and insults in the corridor of the unit.. * These voices frightened us, as did the patients, so when we went out to investigate the matter, we found the family of a patient, about 20 in number, gathered in the corridor of the intensive care unit, shouting and cursing the hospital staff with obscene words.. * We inquired of them about the reason, and they told us that they had a patient who entered for examination, and the doctors refused to place him in the intensive care unit. * We learned from our colleagues that the patient of these people is undergoing examinations and x-rays to determine his condition, and that he and his brother were in the hospital less than 48 hours ago, as they had an accident, but his brother died while he is in good condition and only suffered fractures and does not need to be detained in the hospital. * When the families told us that the patient did not need to stay in the hospital, they beat the doctors and broke medical equipment. * As a result of the attack, 11 doctors sustained fractures, concussions, dislocated joints, and severe head wounds. * One of the patients was undergoing a catheterization surgery in the intensive care unit, but out of fear because of this heinous assault, he tried to escape from the operating bed, and he was severely injured.. * It turned out that the same families had detained the medical staff two days before this incident, when they were informed of the death of the patient’s brother, who had been present with him in the accident.. Al-Shawadfi confirmed that a report of the incident was drawn up, and the police attended and monitored the perpetrators of the attack based on surveillance camera recordings, seized them, and submitted them to the Public Prosecution office for investigation.. He noted the solidarity of the Doctors Syndicate with them and that they are determined to pursue the case to the end so that the aggressors receive their punishment. the same patient.

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Actor Angus Cloud, best known for his role as Fezco O’Neill, Fezin the hit HBO television series Euphoria, has passed away on July 31 at his home in Oakland, California. On July 10, she had turned 25 years old. This is how his family has made it known in a statement sent to the media. “It is with the greatest sadness that we say goodbye to an incredible human being,” they say. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to everyone in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and grieved deeply at the loss of him. The only relief we have left is knowing that Angus has now been reunited with his father, who was his best friend. He had gone public with his battle with mental health and we hope his passing is a reminder to many others that they are not alone and should not fight it in silence.” The statement concludes by wishing that “the world will remember him for his humor, laughter and love for the whole world”; In addition, they have also requested “privacy” in “this difficult moment” in which they are processing the two losses. More information Cloud was one of the pillars of the series Euphoria, where he played the camel Fez, almost a brother to the protagonist Rue (played by the actress and singer Zendaya). In the second and last season, the events that happened to his character made his plot very open; but it was planned that he would participate at least in the first chapter of the third, which would be released in 2025. As he himself recounted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporterhis character was going to die in the first chapters of the first season, but the creators of the series liked it so much that they decided to keep it and give it more and more weight. His colleagues in the series have also issued a statement to fire him. “We are tremendously saddened to learn of the death of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented, and a much-loved part of the HBO family and Euphoria. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this difficult time.” Angus’s professional career had been short. He started just four years ago precisely in Euphoria, with hardly any acting experience. In an interview with the media CultureLeisure made a year and a half ago in Los Angeles, he himself confessed. “Everything was completely new to me, I had no idea what I was doing. I had no experience, nor did I attend acting classes. So he was literally trying to remember the lines and trying to picture the way that person would act in each situation. I just imagined it was real, ”he recounted. Later he has appeared in a couple of video clips, in cigarettesalong with Juice Wrld, and in mommywith Becky G and Karol G, as well as in two other films, The Line and north hollywood. As an icon of generation Z, he had also become something of a style benchmark, starring in the latest campaign for the sports company Puma and becoming an ambassador for the Polo Fragrances perfume line. You can follow EL PAÍS TELEVISIÓN on Twitter or sign up here to receive our weekly newsletter.

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12:13 Former US President Donald Trump attends a ceremony following his arraignment on charges related to classified documents, at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, the United States, June 13, 2023. © Reuters The US Justice expanded the complaint against former President Donald Trump for the handling of classified documents and accused Carlos de Oliveira, one of his most loyal employees, who is accused of conspiring with the former president to eliminate the videos from security cameras. from private residence in Florida. The 56-year-old Trump ally has been released on bail pending trial that could sentence him to up to 90 years in prison, while the front-runner for the Republican race denounces “electoral interference.”

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It wasn’t an easy weekend for Fernando Alonso, thanks to his fifteenth place in the shootout due to the red flag displayed following his teammate’s crash and his subsequent withdrawal from the sprint, but the Spaniard finished the three days in Belgium with a half smile. In fact, the Aston Martin driver finished the Spa race in a good fifth place, leaving behind both the Mercedes of George Russell and the McLaren of Lando Norris, author of a race with ups and downs. The Asturian thus recovered from ninth position, finishing the first lap in sixth place, to then recover another position when he overtook his compatriot Carlos Sainz, who was involved in a contact in the very early stages of the race. Apart from the fifth place finish, the aspect on which Alonso wanted to highlight is the performance of the car, with a better feeling compared to other rounds where, however, the AMR23 hadn’t been able to surprise the competition. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23 Photo by: Michael Potts / Motorsport Images “I think the car was fast today. The guys did an incredible job again on the strategy and also on the pit stops. Yesterday too [nella sprint] we gained some positions, even if we didn’t finish the race. And yes, I think the car was more normal today,” explained Alonso, underlining how the team has spent the last few weeks making some set-up corrections on the car. “After Hungary and after Silverstone we had some thoughts. The team made some set-up changes to the car. And I think today paid off. The car seemed more normal, more competitive. So I’m happy, it’s a good signal for summer”. On the eve of the Belgian appointment, Mike Krack had explained that the team was already working on corrective measures, both in terms of set-up and in terms of new components, even if the latter will arrive only after the summer break. “I felt much more competitive than in the last few events. It wasn’t an easy weekend to get into the rhythm, qualifying in the wet and the track changing all the time. So we didn’t run much in the dry. I think that, apart from the McLaren , we all used the dry set-up, or almost. We never did two laps in the same conditions all weekend. The conditions got drier and drier, until we got to the slick tyres. And that was all about qualifying, the sprint format is always like this”, continued the Spaniard. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23 Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images “And yes, I was lucky at the start. Before Eau Rouge I had gained some positions, and I was a bit worried that we might fall back and that the pace wasn’t good enough to keep that position. But it went well, today the The car was fast. We kept up with a Mercedes and a McLaren. So we stayed in the game. And that’s good news before the summer break.” A signal that the two-times world champion defined as encouraging, especially after a period in which Aston Martin seemed to have taken a significant step backwards, so much so as to surprise even the team itself in some ways. The team made no secret of the fact that the direction of development most likely continued on the wrong path, compromising the balance of the car. Beyond this last month and a half, however, Alonso doesn’t want to forget where the Silverstone stable came from, with a first half of the season above initial expectations: “Incredible. A dream first half of the season, we are in third position in the constructors’ championship ahead of Ferrari, we are in third position in the drivers’ championship together with Lewis. It was impossible to think that in Bahrain”.

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News that Uruguay was seeking a trade deal with China sparked jubilation at the El Alamo ranch on Uruguay’s eastern plains. Most of their cattle are destined for buyers in China, where they face tariffs of 12 percent, more than double the rate for meat from Australia, the biggest beef exporter to China. Livestock farmers in New Zealand, the world’s second largest exporter, enjoy duty-free access to China. “Come trade deal,” said Jasja Kotterman, who runs the family ranch. “That would level the playing field for us.” But enthusiasm in this South American country has given way to resignation that a deal is unlikely to be reached anytime soon. Luis Lacalle Pou, the President of Uruguay, has staked his economic legacy on reaching a trade agreement with China. “We have every intention of achieving it,” he said in July 2022 when he announced the negotiations. But Uruguay’s aspirations sparked anger in neighboring Brazil and Argentina, as well as what was seen as economic retaliation. Along with Uruguay and Paraguay, they belong to Mercosur, an alliance to promote regional trade. In recent months, Brazil has sidelined Uruguay as it pursues a broader trade deal with China on behalf of the bloc. The Chinese government focused on Brazil, the largest economy in South America and home to 214 million people; Uruguay is a country of 3.4 million. The prospects for an agreement between Mercosur and China seemed minimal. Uruguay looked to China as a counterweight to the dominance of the United States in the hemisphere. Unions opposed the deal as a threat to higher-paying manufacturing jobs, while politicians, some within the ruling coalition, condemned the president’s alignment with China as a national security risk. But the biggest source of concern centered on a potential break within Mercosur, formed in 1991. Pursuing its own deal with China, Uruguay would open its markets to Chinese-made products in exchange for lower beef tariffs, at the expense of meat producers in Brazil and Argentina. Mercosur is widely seen as failing greatly in its goals of catalyzing a common market in South America. His alleged aims to promote trade have often been hampered by the interests of politically powerful industries in Brazil and Argentina. The two nations have obtained dozens of waivers that have freed their companies from competing with others in the bloc. Mercosur advocates say it is the only way its members can build common energy markets, international highways and other infrastructure to advance manufacturing. Uruguayan exporters preferred to focus on the potential benefits of selling to China. No industry had more to gain than beef. Uruguay exports about 80 percent of its beef, generating about $3 billion a year, reports the National Meat Institute, a government agency. But meat producers face tariffs of 26 percent in the United States and more than 45 percent in the European Union, after exhausting small quotas. That makes China the obvious target. Jorge González, who operates a slaughterhouse in a modest town, Lavalleja, has a special fondness for Chinese buyers because they buy the whole cow. González, 56, exports most of his production. 70 percent goes to China. His plant has enough capacity to slaughter about 100,000 animals a year, almost double the number he handles now. A trade deal with China would encourage local ranchers to produce more, he said. The El Álamo ranch is one of González’s suppliers. There, Kotterman and his family are betting on another aspect of the Chinese market: their growing appetite for prime beef. Over the past five years, his ranch has made a significant investment in a herd of wagyu, cows originally bred in Japan known for their extraordinary smoothness and marbling. Raymond De Smedt, Kotterman’s father, fears that politics in South America is conspiring to sabotage the economy. In his opinion, China is the future. Mercosur is the past. “We would have been better off without Mercosur, and each one doing what they want,” he said of the alliance. Laurence Blair contributed reporting to this article. PETER S. GOODMAN The New York Times

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Home page World From: Michelle Anskeit Split Only here in Germany are spelling mistakes corrected on complaint slips. It’s summer and that means holiday season for many people on this planet! And of course there are also tourists in Germany! Maybe you have visitors from abroad yourself and someone has already asked you the ultimate question: What is it that makes our beautiful country so special? If you found the answer to that rather difficult, then don’t worry. Here is the solution to your problems: 1. First of all we have to talk about the most important thing in all of Germany: DIN standards! 2. And of course in general: rules. As well as this one for the basketball court, which has opening hours…um, I mean playing hours. 3. And while we’re on the subject of law and order: In Germany, people prefer to be scared of breaking the rules with a fat fine. 4. Another important thing that many already know about Germans is the work ethic. It’s stupid in a different way, I mean high. 5. Of course, we can also stay at home if we have bigger aches and pains. For example, when a lion attacks us. Yes, hard to believe, but here in In fact, there was such a lion confusion recently in Berlin. The lioness was actually just a wild boar. 6. One of the most important characteristics of the Germans, in addition to the high work ethic, is our excellent passive aggressiveness. 7. She really is stronger than anything else. 8. And sometimes a little more aggressive than passive. 9. Like when we have to bury poor lavender. 10. Or a whole Rewe! 11. Oh, and did you know that you won’t be in Germany until your complaints are checked for spelling? 12. Or if you see a sign like this… 13. Or just those who like to contradict each other. 14. Don’t get me wrong, we can be really nice too! 15. And very important! We bake really good bread. But hey, we’re actually not that bad here. We do belong to them 10 particularly unfriendly holiday countries, but at least Germany is not in first place.

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Home page World From: Moritz Bletzinger Split Postbus scandal in Lower Austria: Amani Abuzahra reports on a racist incident. © Chromorange/Rudolf Gigler/Imago Scandal in Austria: Because she wears a headscarf, a bus driver spoke to her in stunted German, says Amani Abuzahra. The author speaks publicly. Lunz am See – “I’m angry. Very much so,” Amani Abuzahra introduces her Facebook entry. What the young author and studied philosopher reports develops into a scandal about her headscarf, a bus driver and everyday racism in Austria. “In Lower Austria, I get on the Postbus with coffee in hand. The driver tells me in a harsh tone: ‘You’re drinking coffee outside.’ Pointing outside as if I didn’t understand anything. ‘You don’t drink anything here. Coffee nothing bus’”, reports Abuzahra. And when she made it clear that she spoke German very well, the bus driver was apparently not even embarrassed. The bus driver speaks broken German to a woman with a headscarf: “That’s cheeky. And makes me angry” “I’m so flabbergasted, ask him what dialect that’s supposed to be? In my Lower Austrian dialect. “Normal”, the answer,” the young woman continues and makes it clear: “No, that’s not normal German. Because I wear a headscarf, he thinks I can’t speak German. Talk to me disrespectfully. That’s an insolence. And makes me angry.” Another bus driver is said to have noticed the situation, but when Abuzahra turned to him, he covered his colleague’s back, she says. “I ask the other bus driver, who is standing at the bus stop, what that means, why his colleague is talking to me like that. He also says: ‘That’s normal.’” ÖBB apologize after Postbus scandal: Young author complains about everyday racism in Austria In Austria, the Postbus scandal has been all over the media since then, also because the debate about “normality” in the Alpine state is currently current. In Germany, too, it is high time for a debatewrites the lawyer Seda Başay-Yıldız on an excerpt from the report “Right Against Right”. And the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) reacted. A spokesman said when asked by courier: “We would like to apologize on behalf of the driver for the behavior and the choice of language. In this specific case, we will clearly point out correct and non-discriminatory behavior. It is particularly important to us that our employees always ensure that all passengers are treated correctly and in a friendly manner.” Abuzahra takes the incident of discrimination she describes as an opportunity to refer to her book. “A Place Named Anger” is the name of her work, in which the young author writes about recurring racism, “to break this supposed normality.” There was an outcry about everyday racism in Germany most recently at a school in Duisburg. (moe)

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“Autonomy is in the government program, not being autonomous means leaving behind a signed pact, and when the pacts are broken you never know where it will end up…”. Luca Zaia says it at the party of the League of Cervia. “If autonomy does not arrive in 2024 – warns the governor of Veneto – it means that we have failed as an objective… But the League does not fail, the government fails: because this is a government commitment”. MIGRANTS “Solidarity and pity are not discussed, but objectively all of Africa does not fit in Italy” says Zaia. “The measure is full, there is no more space”. BASIC INCOME “We need respect for those who can’t make ends meet: it is undeniable that there are citizens who experience objective difficulties, but it is difficult to say that a bold young man in perfect physical shape cannot find a job… The help to those in difficulty must be given, but a review of the model must be done. Respect for those who need and must be helped, for the rest the others must find a job“. UKRAINE “It was right to help and support Ukraine with arms, but if Putin’s game is to raise the bar, how far can we go after him? We started from the blowgun, then the shotgun, the bazooka, the tanks, the planes, the atomic bomb… at a certain point we have to stop…”. HOMOPHOBIA “I think homophobia is a pathology, as the center-right we don’t have to be ashamed that only those on the left can deal with these issues. These are issues that must not have a political color, it would be a mistake if we didn’t talk about them in the center-right”.

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Migrants, Zaia: "There is no more space, all of Africa does not fit in Italy"

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It’s about the balance money. The Blues think about the arrival of the Serbian to solve the problem Romelu, Max’s dream Philip Cornacchia – turin Round and round, Chelsea and Juventus are back to square one. The idea of ​​early summer – that is to set up an exchange between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku – is in fashion again. Contacts on the London-Turin axis have been reactivated and, according to what filters from England, the Blues have begun to seriously and concretely evaluate the possibility of giving coach Mauricio Pochettino another striker after the purchase of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. The candidacy of Juve’s Serbian centre-forward, which has been taken into consideration for months with ups and downs, is reported to have risen sharply in the last few hours and this is confirmed by the reopened talks with the Juventus managers. The technical reasons are intertwined with the economic ones. Chelsea have two needs: to reinforce the attack and resolve the Lukaku problem. Big Rom has significant costs (12 million net salary) and lives separately at home in Stamford Bridge. But above all, despite the pharaonic offers from Saudi Arabia and the break with Inter, the Belgian is determined to stay in Italy and join Massimiliano Allegri’s Juve, the main sponsor of the operation. See also The most important moments of Mexican soccer in 2022 who earns? — “I wouldn’t give up a 23-year-old striker like Dusan for a 30-year-old like Romelu. Vlahovic will become stronger than Lukaku,” Cesare Prandelli told Gazzetta in recent days. And the former Italy coach, master of DV9 in Florence, is not the only one to harbor doubts about the possible exchange between a 9 in the take-off phase and one who is about to sign the last contract of his career with a top club . From Allegri’s point of view, who always sees Inter as his main rival for the Scudetto and has the priority of returning to success after two seasons of zero titles, giving away Lukaku would mean strengthening himself by weakening the Nerazzurri, who have already left the scene for the Belgian. But the discussion is broader, not just technical. If manager Cristiano Giuntoli and sporting director Giovanni Manna are complying with their coach’s wishes, it is also (and above all) for economic reasons. Buying Lukaku by selling Vlahovic to Chelsea could become the best – if not the only – way to monetize the Serbian and give an initial adjustment to the accounts. Because being a 30-year-old nine (Lukaku) and a 23-year-old (Vlahovic) the two clubs are not thinking about a simple barter. The starting point of the deal is Lukaku and money for Vlahovic. The cash settlement is not a detail. In fact, for Juve it would be an important shot in the arm for the budgets, considered as a priority at least as much as the results. See also Kylian Mbappé, but look at the great goal he scored in Japan, video the adjustment — Giuntoli, barring changes in plans, could follow the negotiations with Chelsea from Italy by postponing the trip to London for a few days. The speeches are advanced, but not yet concluded. Everything revolves around the balance. Juve would like to collect 40-50 million net of the exchange between the two. While Chelsea started from lower numbers. There is now a gap between supply and demand. A compromise, however, is far more than possible. If Lukaku is a problem for the Blues, Vlahovic would be a sacrifice in the name of the Bianconeri’s budget. Seen through the eyes of the two clubs, the exchange of favors would be mutual. Because if Big Rom is separated at home at Stamford Bridge, DV9 hasn’t returned from his best season (14 goals in 42 games) also due to the hangover from his groin that is slowing his take-off in the current pre-season. The former Fiorentina player, paid to the Viola almost 80 million a year and a half ago, would not have played the first test in the USA, canceled due to the intestinal virus that struck Barcelona, ​​missed the friendly match against Milan and, barring miracles , will not take part in tomorrow night’s match against Real Madrid in Orlando (1.30 am Italian time). Vlahovic has the start of the championship in his sights. Serie A or Premier will depend on how the negotiation between Juve and Chelsea ends. See also Sampdoria, Yoshida called up by the Japanese national team

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Juventus what are you doing? Chelsea open to Lukaku-Vlahovic exchange. So Allegri sells the future

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Burkina Faso and Mali also said they would refuse to impose sanctions on Niger. The countries described the sanctions proposed by Ecowas as illegal. Military intervention in Niger to restore the ousted president to power would be considered a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali, the two said in a joint statement. Burkina Faso and Mali put forward their views after West African leaders threatened to use force to restore the president by Mohamed Bazoum to power and imposed financial sanctions on the usurpers. The regimes of both Mali and Burkina Faso are both the result of relatively recent military coups. Burkina Faso and Mali also said they refused to impose sanctions on the people and authorities of Niger. The countries described the sanctions as illegal and inhumane. According to Burkina Faso and Mali, the disastrous consequences of military intervention could destabilize the entire region. In a separate statement, Guinea expressed its disagreement with the sanctions recommended by the West African Economic Community Ecowas and possible military intervention. Guinea, like Burkina Faso and Mali, said it had decided not to impose these sanctions, which it also considers illegal and inhumane. Furthermore, Guinea urged Ecowas to reconsider. Guinea’s current administration is also the result of a coup. in Niger the military junta that seized power on Monday accused its former colonial master France of planning a military intervention. According to the junta, France’s intention would be to return the ousted president Bazoum to power. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna denied the junta’s claim on Monday night, adding that it is still possible to restore Bazoum to power. Bazoum, an ally of Western countries, was elected president of the country just over two years ago. A military force made up of members of the presidential guard seized power last week, and Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani declared himself the new leader of the country However, the coup has been criticized internationally, and on Sunday Ecowas gave Niger’s military junta a week to relinquish power. It also did not rule out the possibility of using force if the demand is not agreed to. On Monday Bazoumi’s party, PNDS, warned of the existing risk of Niger becoming dictatorial and totalitarian. According to the party, the oil minister and the mining minister were arrested on Monday morning. In the past, according to the party, the junta has already arrested the interior minister, the transport minister and the former defense minister. Ecowas has suspended all commercial and financial interaction with Niger. France, the EU and the US, which has 1,100 troops in Niger, have either cut off support for the country or threatened to do so. On Monday, Germany suspended financial aid and development cooperation, and UN humanitarian operations have also been put on hold. Niger became independent from French rule in 1960 and has since seen four coups and numerous coup attempts. Bazoum himself has already been tried to be ousted twice before. Bazoum, 63, is a former interior minister whose election as president was the first peaceful change of power in Niger since the country’s independence.

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Niger Coup | Military intervention would be a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali, the countries say

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The agents of the Milan Flying Squad have acquired the complete video of the evening of last May 18 which took place at the Apophis, the disco where Leonardo La Russa – son of the president of the Senate – allegedly met and the 22-year-old who accuses him of sexual assault. The girl told the investigators that she woke up the next day in a disco at La Russa’s house. She would find herself naked and in her bed. When she asked for explanations, the boy allegedly told her that she had had sexual relations with him and with her friend DJ Tommaso Gilardoni, also under investigation. According to reports from La Repubblica, the goal of the investigators is to locate all the participants inside the club. There would therefore be no intention of finding images showing someone pouring drugs into the 22-year-old’s drink: at the moment, in fact, it would seem to be only a suspicion of the girl’s friend. No confirmations were found. Meanwhile, today (Monday 31 July 2023), the forensic copying operation of La Russa junior’s mobile phone began. During the proceedings, technical consultants were also present who were appointed by the defense attorneys. The copy will be made by searching for some keywords. The sim, registered in the name of the father’s law firm and therefore covered by constitutional guarantees, has not been acquired, nor any material that can be reported to the president of the Senate.

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Leonardo La Russa case, the Public Prosecutor's Office acquires the footage of the evening at the disco

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The Irish women’s team he wanted to see himself again against Colombia, after the failed friendly match they played before the World Cup and of which only 20 minutes were played. (You may be interested: Linda Caicedo and the viral challenge she did with teammates from the National Team: pure flavor!) On that occasion, the game was only played for 23 minutes after there was an action in which the midfielder was injured Denise O’Sullivanfigure of the European team and player of Brighton & Hove. That’s where the controversy started, because from the Colombian side they said they respected fair play. In addition, the action of the controversy, a foul against the figure of Ireland, was not as spectacular as believed, as evidenced in a video. Ireland disappoints at the World Cup Well, after their ‘tantrum’ to protect their players, Ireland came to the World Cup with high expectations and disappointed. The Irish team could only make one point in their three group B games and ended up eliminated, with a single goal, and in last place in their zone. This Monday Ireland said goodbye to the World Cup with a goalless draw against Nigeria. But their elimination was already consummated after their defeat against Australia and Canada. Meanwhile, Colombia is the leader of group H with 6 points and virtually qualified for the round of 16, after its historic victory against Germany. SPORTS More sports news

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Ireland, after his 'tantrum' against Colombia, how did it go in the World Cup?

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Until the first Tuesday in November 2024, when he hopes to be re-elected president of the United States, Donald Trump has a calendar with dates marked doubly in red ahead of him. On one hand, he’s facing three civil and two criminal trials, and this figure could rise if a new indictment is confirmed in Washington over election interference in 2020 and 2021, including the assault on the Capitol, together with a likely announcement of charges in Georgia, also for trying to subvert the election results. On the other hand, there are all the main dates for the primaries, where according to the polls he has a wide lead over his Republican rivals, exceeding 50% support in many of them. The latest twist in a script right out of Hollywood came on Thursday, when a superseding indictment added three new charges in the Mar-a-Lago papers case, for attempting to destroy security camera footage and for obstruction of justice. In addition to Trump and his aide de él Walt Nauta, who has already pleaded not guilty, the new indictment included a third defendant, Carlos de Oliveira, the property manager at Mar-a-Lago. De Oliveira, who started working as a valet two decades ago and was promoted to manager in 2022, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday in Florida to hear the charges. If the start dates of the criminal trials remain unchanged—March 25 for the Stormy Daniels case, involving the payment of hush money to silence an extramarital affair, and May 20 for the Mar-a-Lago case, Trump could secure the Republican Party’s presidential nomination before voters know whether he has been convicted of any of the charges (37 in the first case and 40 in the second, after adding the newest charges). But his criminal ordeal could still become more tangled if Special Counsel Jack Smith indicts him for 2020 election interference that led to the January 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol, and if the Fulton County district attorney, Fani Willis, announces charges for tampering with the results of the 2020 presidential election in that state. That potential indictment could take place on September 1 or even earlier. Trump’s first criminal trial, for falsifying business records to conceal the payment of hush money to porn actress Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence, is scheduled for March 25, 2024, less than three weeks after super tuesdaywhen more than a dozen states will vote in the primaries. In Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed by Trump and enjoys his sympathies, has set the date for the start of the second criminal trial, for the Mar-a-Lago papers, at May 20, 2024, when most of the primaries will be over and the final stretch of the campaign will be getting underway. Until election day, Trump will also face three civil trials, the first of which is scheduled for October 2, for alleged civil fraud in a case that is being investigated by the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, and which involves the tycoon, the Trump Organization and his eldest sons. On January 15, 2024, the same day as the Iowa caucuses ―the start of the primaries―, Trump will be tried in a second defamation trial after the writer E. Jean Carroll sued for greater compensation ($10 million) after being disparaged by Trump again on CNN one day after learning that he had been sentenced to pay her $5 million for sexually abusing her in the 1990s and defaming her in 2019, when he was in the White House. Two weeks later, on January 29, the Republican will face a fresh trial in a federal class action lawsuit that accuses him and his organization of promoting a pyramid scheme with get-rich-quick promises to lure clients while receiving “large secret payments” from the companies he was promoting. His Trump Organization has already been sentenced to a $1.6 million fine for tax fraud. Defense delay tactics Trump’s defense, on which he has spent $43 million so far this year, maintains that he cannot face trials just before the election, and has opted for delay tactics. In the Stormy Daniels case, he unsuccessfully tried to transfer the case from the state court that accused him to a federal court, which he considers more favorable to his interests, but a judge ruled on July 19 against the change of jurisdiction. In Florida, however, he was able to get Judge Cannon to delay the trial until spring, even though prosecutors wanted to start in December. In New York, Trump unsuccessfully sued Carroll for defamation, and tried to torpedo the Letitia James investigation, even filing a complaint against her. The procrastination strategy seems to have no other goal than to buy time for Trump to become president, which would give him the opportunity to install like-minded Justice Department officials or even to try to pardon himself if he is convicted in any of the cases. Neither an indictment nor a conviction would prevent Trump from running or winning the 2024 election. Oblivious to despair, Trump continues to turn each judicial setback into an asset, underscored by the thunderous capital letters he uses in his messages on his app, Truth Social, where he accuses the Joe Biden Administration of persecuting him for political reasons. But he also has things to say about his Republican challengers in the party’s primaries. At a massive rally held on Friday in Des Moines (Iowa), the 12 opponents present, including second-runner Ron DeSantis, avoided criticizing Trump, a gesture that the latter did not reciprocate. On the contrary, he lashed out at them, especially at the governor of Florida, citing polls that suggest he would easily defeat Biden while DeSantis would lose to the Democrat. In just three minutes of speech he tore DeSantis to pieces, calling him an “establishment globalist” and “DeSanctis,” short for the nickname DeSanctimonious. On Saturday, at a rally in Erie (Pennsylvania), one of the states that benefited him in 2016, he again criticized DeSantis and mocked the “ridiculous charges” against him, warning that prosecutors “have opened Pandora’s box.” “They impeach me, they indict me, they rig our elections,” Trump said. He urged investigations against Democrats if Republicans don’t want to risk losing their seats. The idea of ​​an impeachment against Biden has gained momentum this past week among Republicans in Congress. The criminal charges have been a boost to Trump’s fundraising efforts. Doubts about Biden’s age (he is 80, Trump 77) and the existence of Democratic candidates like Robert Kennedy Jr., who is reducing support for the president, also play in his favor.

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The governor of Florida and Republican candidate for the Presidency, Ron DeSantis, announced on Monday a comprehensive economic policy plan for the United States. based on a change in the commercial relationship with China and the demolition of the regulations of the Biden Administration. In a speech in the city of Rochester (New Hampshire), DeSantis addressed a ten-part program he called the “Declaration of Economic Independence,” that targets China and also seeks to combat the promotion of electric cars and expand the nation’s economy by defending the middle class. “The goal of our ‘Declaration of Economic Independence’ is simple. We the American people win. They (China) lose,” DeSantis said, detailing his economic plan at the warehouses of a Rochester logistics company. (Also read: US Ambassador talks about visa waiver for Colombians: how is the process going?) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Republican primary candidate stressed that “reinvigorating freedom and economic opportunity will require building an economy in which the concerns of average citizens are elevated above those deemed too big to fail.” He added that the US is a nation with an economy, “not the other way around.” “We are citizens of a republic, we are not cogs in a global economic empire,” he asserted. The governor made the announcement at a time when polls they show him falling in front of former president Donald Trump (2017-2021) in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination. A New York Times/Siena College poll released Monday found that Trump leads DeSantis by 37 percentage points among likely Republican voters. The Democratic Party’s response to DeSantis’s plan was immediate and its National Committee described its economic agenda as “disastrous”. The Democrats indicated in a statement that it is an attempt, by DeSantis, to “turn around the economic crisis that Floridians are suffering under his rule.” (You can read: Trump challenges his rival DeSantis; he remains firm, despite legal troubles) “It’s no wonder that, after years of lining the pockets of big corporations and the ultra-rich as Floridians struggle with rising costs of housing, health care and homeowners insurance, DeSantis tries to hide his disastrous record from the American people. once again,” lashed out at the Democratic Party. DeSantis said in Rochester that his priority will be to break China’s economic control ending the Asian nation’s preferential trade status. Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump. Also, if he reaches the White House, he would ban imports of goods made with stolen intellectual property and prevent companies from sharing critical technologies with China. In that sense, he added, the current policies have created an “abusive relationship” between the two countries. (Keep reading: UFOs and aliens: why does the US Congress want to debate the issue?) Its objectives in economic matters also include its intention to achieve an annual economic growth of 3%, keep taxes low, cut red tape and encourage investment. In the field of education, DeSantis was against encouraging “useless degrees” and will hold universities responsible for the loans their students accumulate. “It’s wrong to say that a trucker pays off the debt of someone who earned a degree in gender studies,” he said, alluding to his war on “woke” (progressive) ideology. EFE

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DeSantis reveals what his economic plan will be if he wins the US presidency.

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Complete the games of FromSoftware is in itself quite a challenge for many players: Elden Ring it is certainly no exception in this regard, indeed, there are not many players who overall have reached the end of the title awarded with the Game of the Year. However over time we have witnessed players who have accomplished the challenge in the most disparate ways, certainly we would not have expected a player to be able to complete a No-Hit Run that is, a complete adventure without ever being hit even once, using an Electric Saxophone as game controller. Last night, I beat Elden Ring (any%) without taking a single hit while using an electric saxophone as a game controller; the World’s First No-Hit Run of Elden Ring using a non-traditional controller (eg dance pad, Guitar Hero controller, etc). THE HITLESS DOOT RUN IS COMPLETE! pic.twitter.com/6jhtC7luzU — twitch.tv/DrDeComposing (@DrDeComposing) July 31, 2023 DrDeComposingstreamer and content creator, achieved this world record in just 2 and a half hours, however the player’s first attempt was successful with a game without ever dying and in which he only suffered one stroke. The victory prompted him to dare beyond and aim for the Olympus of players for having accomplished the unthinkable. The streamer’s channel is flooded with game matches where he always uses the tool Roland AE-10 aerophone or the aforementioned Electronic Saxophone, with which he completes all sorts of video games: it is clear that the instrument, however unconventional, looks familiar to the player to the point that it manages to perform real videogame miracles.

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Elden Ring: a No-Hit Run with the Electric Saxophone

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Dhe President Emeritus of the Ifo Institute, Hans-Werner Sinn, criticizes the energy policy of the federal government. The CO2 emissions from oil, coal and Co. can only be reduced if “everyone or almost everyone participates, because what we don’t consume is otherwise consumed by others,” said the economics professor of the newspaper “Bild” on Tuesday. “If Germany stops buying oil, the world market price will fall and others will buy it,” said Sinn. The past 40 years have clearly shown that. A ban on internal combustion engines is therefore pointless: “It ruins our automotive industry, lowers our standard of living and subsidizes other countries, especially China. Where not only more and more coal has been burned in recent years, but also oil consumption has increased.” Since there is not enough green electricity and nuclear power plants are being shut down, “more electric cars mean lignite mining and more carbon in the air”. Sinn considers fossil fuels to be indispensable in the energy transition According to Sinn, the ban on combustion engines does not lead to fewer carbon emissions because the oil tankers are diverted to other countries. “Climate change is accelerating because of the ban on combustion engines.” The economist also considers the replacement of oil heating systems by heat pumps to be ineffective in terms of climate protection. The oil is burned elsewhere and the increased consumption of electricity means that the power plants burn more lignite. With a view to the expansion of renewable energies, Sinn told the newspaper: “Wind and solar power will not supply us alone. The sources cannot be controlled and the weather is unstable.” In periods of darkness, controllable power plants should be able to cover all of Germany’s consumption. The increasing electricity consumption in the building and transport sector exacerbates the problem. “Unfortunately, we cannot tackle the energy transition without fossil fuels because we are doing without nuclear power.”

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Hans-Werner Sinn: "The ban on combustion engines accelerates climate change"

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