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Apple expands U.S. chip sourcing with $30 billion Broadcom deal

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:14:03 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Apple will spend more than US$30 billion on chips from Broadcom under a multi-year supply agreement running through 2031, expanding its use of U.S.-made components as the Trump administration promotes domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

Shares of Broadcom rose more than four percent following the announcement, while Apple shares were little changed.

Apple said that the agreeme

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 following government-requested pause

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:18:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI is set to release GPT-5.6, its most advanced artificial intelligence model, on July 9 after delaying the launch last month at the request of the U.S. government over national security concerns.

The ChatGPT maker said it will launch GPT-5.6 Sol alongside the lower-cost Terra and Luna models, according to a post on X.

The release comes as Washington and Beijing increase scr

U.S. rolls out Trump Accounts giving newborns $1,000

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:36:21 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Trump administration launched its new Trump Accounts investment program on July 4, giving eligible U.S. children government-funded investment accounts as the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of its independence.

The program provides a $1,000 government-funded investment account for U.S. citizens born between 2025 and 2028. Families, employers and o

Giants go yard 3 times, bury Rockies late

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:55:10 GMT

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Rookie Bryce Eldridge launched the home team's first home run into the San Francisco Bay this season, Casey Schmitt and Willy Adames added traditional homers into the bleachers and the San Francisco Giants captured an 8-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.

Promoted earlier in the day from Triple-A Sacramento, Carson W

MLB roundup: Framber Valdez fans 9 as Tigers win 5th straight

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:25:06 GMT

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Framber Valdez threw seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the visiting Athletics on Thursday night.Valdez (5-6) retired the first 11 hitters he faced and allowed just three hits, struck out nine and issued no walks in a dominant performance. Jake Rogers, Zach McKinstry and Eduardo Valencia hit home runs for Detroit, which won its fi

Report: Two groups emerge as favorites in Seahawks' sale process

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:25:09 GMT

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One group from the Boston Celtics and another from the San Francisco 49ers are the leading candidates to buy the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, Front Office Sports reported on Thursday.

Current Celtics minority owner Aditya Mittal and former Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck lead one group, while the other is headed by 49ers minor investor Vinod Khosla,

FC Dallas acquire GK Daniel from Earthquakes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:05:11 GMT

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FC Dallas acquired goalkeeper Daniel from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for up to $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM), both clubs announced on Thursday.

Daniel, 32, came over to San Jose from SC Internacional in the Brazilian first division in 2023 and started 77 of 78 games in the nets for the Earthquakes over four seasons. He recorded 14 shutouts a

QualityKiosk Accelerates AI Reliability Vision with Strategic Leadership Appointments

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:58:21 GMT

VMPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9: QualityKiosk Technologies recently announced key leadership appointments and role advancements as it sharpens its focus on AI reliability, agentic engineering, and assurance. As enterprises integrate AI into core business systems, the need for consistency, resilience, and trust in digital operations continues to grow.

Chitra Ramaswamy has been appointed Executive D

Giants focus on bouncing back from 'low point' ahead of opener vs. Rockies

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:40:19 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants hope to rebound from what manager Tony Vitello labeled a 'low point' in a 10-0 loss to Toronto on Wednesday when they seek a measure of revenge in a four-game home series against the Colorado Rockies beginning Thursday night.

Left-hander Carson Whisenhunt (1-0, 3.60 ERA) is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to start the series

Brewers turn to Logan Henderson in finale of 5-game set vs. Cards

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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Right-hander Logan Henderson is expected to come off the injured list for the Milwaukee Brewers and start in the finale of their five-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.

Henderson (2-1, 2.74 ERA) last pitched for the Brewers on May 22, when the rookie gave up two hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Do

Mets, against Royals, give fans glimpse of what might have been

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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A stirring eighth-inning surge Wednesday night almost surely won't be the start of a playoff push for the New York Mets.

But at least it provided the Mets evidence of what they could have been before injuries and misfortune derailed their season.

The Mets will aim to earn a rare series win Thursday afternoon when they host the Kansas City Royals in the rubber

Starting pitchers bid to regain form in finale of Braves-Pirates series

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:25:09 GMT

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Bryce Elder and fellow right-hander Mitch Keller are seeking answers to their recent woes on the mound.

Their quests will continue on Thursday afternoon when they square off as Keller's Pittsburgh Pirates host Elder's Atlanta Braves in the decisive contest of their three-game series.

The Pirates posted a 12-4 victory in the series opener on Tuesday before the B

MLB roundup: Jays' Dylan Cease loses no-hit bid in 9th vs. Giants

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:05:05 GMT

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Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prevented an extra-base hit by the Giants' Bryce Eldridge with a leaping cat

Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Blue Jays rout Giants

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:05:08 GMT

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Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prevented an extra-base hit by the Giants' Bryce Eldridge with a leaping

Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Blue Jays routs Giants

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:40:35 GMT

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Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prevented an extra-base hit by the Giants' Bryce Eldridge with a leaping

Tigers P Justin Verlander to retire after season: 'Time has come'

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:55:29 GMT

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season, his 21st in the majors.

Verlander's announcement Wednesday came as he was named to the American League roster for the 2026 All-Star Game as a 'legend pick.'

'I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar,' V

Earthquakes sign Scotland's World Cup GK Angus Gunn

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, the starter for Scotland's World Cup squad.

The 30-year-old free agent, who previously played for England's Nottingham Forest, is signed through the 2029-30 season and will occupy an international roster slot.

'We're pleased to sign a quality goalkeeper in Angus Gunn with English Premier League and inte

Lionel Messi leads 29-man MLS All-Star Game roster

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:55:06 GMT

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Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads a group of 29 players named to represent MLS in the 2026 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars.

The game is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Messi, 39, is one of seven forwards on the roster and one of 11 players selected in voting results announced June 5. The two-ti

Pesky Rockies go for rare series win at Dodgers

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:40:35 GMT

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will jump back into the hot seat Wednesday when he takes the mound in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Sasaki (3-5, 5.40 ERA) has experienced an up-and-down ride in his second season with the Dodgers. He had one of his worst outings Thursday when he gave up six runs on seven hits in

Royals, Tyler Tolbert hope to continue offensive barrage against Mets

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:55:13 GMT

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Manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday night the Kansas City Royals will need to prepare for a new set of circumstances Wednesday.

The New York Mets, in particular, would surely like to offer up something different.

The Royals will look to lock up a series win Wednesday night, when Kansas City visits New York in the middle game of a three-game interleague se

UST Partners with Anthropic to Bring Claude Into UST's Platforms, Engineering, and Operations and Train 20,000 UST Employees Globally

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:24 GMT

BusinessWire India

Aliso Viejo / San Francisco (California) [US] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 8: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, today announced a strategic alliance with Anthropic, the AI safety and research company behind the Claude family of models. The partnership is focused on helping Global 1000 enterprises become AI-native. UST

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jays chase road-trip split in finale at S.F.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:19:04 GMT

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Two All-Stars who won't be facing off in next week's Midsummer Classic will go head-to-head Wednesday afternoon when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays close a three-game interleague series against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants.

The teams split lopsided affairs the past two nights, with the Giants rolling to a 10-1 win in the opener befo

Tredence Recognized as a Global Leader in ISG Provider Lens Snowflake Ecosystem Partners 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:59:52 GMT

PRNewswire

San Jose (California) [US] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 8: Tredence, a global data science and AI solutions company, has been positioned as a global 'Leader' in the inaugural ISG Provider Lens 2026 report on Snowflake Ecosystem Partners for Modernization and AI/ML Enablement Services.

This independent analyst validation arrives at a pivotal moment, coming on the heels of Tredence being n

Jonatan Clase's first homer of season propels Jays past Giants

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:55:09 GMT

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Jonatan Clase hit a three-run homer in his first start of the season, Sean Keys contributed a two-RBI single to a five-run third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays evened their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 9-3 victory Tuesday night.

Ernie Clement had a three-hit game while Clase, Keys and Brandon Valenzuela collected two hits apiece f

Surprise HR by Jonatan Clase propels Jays past Giants

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:55:07 GMT

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Jonatan Clase hit a three-run home run in his first start of the season, Sean Keys contributed a two-RBI single to a five-run third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays evened their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with a 9-3 victory Tuesday night.

Ernie Clement had a three-hit game while Clase, Keys and Brandon Valenzuela collected two hits apiec

Former All-Star reliever Al Holland dies at 73

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:19:05 GMT

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Former All-Star reliever Al Holland, best known for his tenure with the Phillies, has died at 73, both Philadelphia and North Carolina A&T confirmed.

Al Holland Jr., told North Carolina A&T that his father died on Saturday at Fort Mill, S.C. The elder Holland was a star pitcher for the school from 1972-75.

The left-handed Holland shared National

Giants hope for another offensive outburst vs. Blue Jays

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants hope to unleash one of those good problems on the visiting Toronto Blue Jays for a second consecutive game Tuesday night as the clubs continue their interleague series.

The Giants put up double-figure runs for the eighth time this season in the series opener, riding two homers and a triple from Heliot Ramos to a 10-1 triumph on Monday.

Manager says Diamondbacks 'gotta get going'; Padres also do

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had a simple message for his team after a one-run home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

'We gotta get going,' he said. 'It's time right now. We gotta start playing some good baseball, very consistent baseball.'

Based on their performance on Monday night, Lovullo's players re

Pirates' Paul Skenes carries winless streak into matchup with Braves

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:40:26 GMT

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Paul Skenes has reached plenty of milestones during his three seasons in the major leagues.

On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace will try to avoid reaching a negative benchmark when he faces the visiting Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series.

The Pirates have lost the past nine games in which Skenes started. According to the Elias Spor

MLB roundup: Mets nip Braves in 11 to split 4-game series

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:40:31 GMT

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Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-out double in the 10th inning and the visiting New York Mets hung on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday and earn a split of their four-game series.

Torrens came through against Owen Murphy (0-1), who was making his major league debut, stroking a double just out of the reach of left fielder Jorge Mateo.

New York's Br

Gene Solutions' SPOT-MAS 10 Places Asia-Led Cancer Screening Innovation in the Global Spotlight

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:30:01 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, July 7: Gene Solutions, a biotechnology company advancing genomic solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, today announced a major global milestone for SPOT-MAS 10, its AI-powered, multi-omic blood-based test for multi-cancer screening.

A blood-based cancer screening technology developed in As

Heliot Ramos (2 HRs), Landen Roupp star in Giants' rout of Jays

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:19:13 GMT

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Heliot Ramos smacked two home runs, Landen Roupp completed eight innings for the first time in his big league career and the San Francisco Giants opened a three-game interleague series with a 10-1 romp over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

Victor Bericoto stole home as part of a two-hit, two-run, two-RBI performance for the Giants, who were opening a

FIFA World Cup 2026: adidas unveils TRIONDA FINAL official match ball for final stages

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:57:11 GMT

New York [US], July 7 (ANI): With fewer than two weeks to go until the final of the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup in New York, New Jersey, adidas has revealed the TRIONDA FINAL - the Official Match Ball for the semi-finals, bronze final and final of the record-setting tournament.

Building on the TRIONDA Official Match Ball unveiled in October 2025, TRIONDA FINAL evolves the design of the Official Match Ball while m

Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:40:21 GMT

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Once believed to be a temporary emergency addition to the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finding a comfort level when left-hander Eric Lauer takes the mound.

After Lauer was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays, then acquired in a May trade for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Dodgers are 6-0 on the days when h

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman to test mettle vs. Giants

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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Kevin Gausman returns to Oracle Park for just the second time since leaving the San Francisco Giants as a free agent on Monday when he takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays.

The teams are beginning a three-game interleague series in San Francisco.

Gausman joined the Giants as a free agent in December 2019 and pitched two seasons in San Francisco, including

MLB roundup: Marlins ride Eury Perez's 7 perfect innings to wild win over A's

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:40:30 GMT

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Eury Perez dominated with seven perfect innings and the Miami Marlins slugged four homers before holding on for a wild 9-8 victory over the Athletics to complete a three-game sweep Sunday at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Marlins immediately lost the perfect game and no-hitter in the eighth inning once Perez was pulled, as Lake Bachar walked Lawrence Butler and gave up a

Kyle Karros blasts late 3-run HR as Rockies rally past Giants

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:25:10 GMT

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Kyle Karros crushed a three-run, go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, rallying the Colorado Rockies to a 7-6 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday and taking the rubber game of a three-game set.

Four Rockies relievers combined for four innings of four-hit relief, allowing for the comeback after the Giants had gone ahead 6-4 in the sixth in

Brandon Aiyuk takes Instagram swipe at Jayden Daniels

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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It doesn't look like Brandon Aiyuk will be a Washington Commander after all.

After numerous social media posts in which he said he's planning to join the Commanders, Aiyuk suddenly took public jabs at Washington's franchise quarterback, Jayden Daniels.

In an Instagram story where he tagged Daniels' account, Aiyuk said, ''5' gonna text me talking about some,

Riding power surge, Marlins bid for sweep of spiraling A's

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The overachieving Miami Marlins have their sights on completing a three-game sweep when they visit the Athletics on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Miami has smacked eight homers and scored 19 runs while winning the first two games. The Marlins are six games above .500 to match their season best.

'Everybody is doing their part, the way we've been fig

Starting pitchers for Rockies, Giants eager to break Coors Field curse

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:55:13 GMT

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Two pitchers who have struggled at Coors Field will meet when the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies wrap up a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Denver.

Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle (1-8, 5.67 ERA), who has never won in Colorado, and Rockies righty Tanner Gordon (0-2, 6.69), who has yet to win at Coors Field this season, will start the finale of a ser

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez strives to show star power vs. Brewers

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:55:10 GMT

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Less than 24 hours after he learned he was selected to his first All-Star Game in his 11th major league season, Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will start the decisive contest of the Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.

'It means a lot to me because I've been in this game for quite a long time,' Rodrigue

The United Nations Charter turned 81 this week. The world is finally moving to update it.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:18 GMT

Thunderous applause echoed through the San Francisco Opera House on June 26^th, 1945 as diplomats signed the United Nations Charter. It was hailed as a victory over war itself. Eighty-one years later, the UN has many accomplishments to celebrate. But the Charter's opening pledge to save "succeeding generations from the scourge of war" remains painfully unfulfilled.

By Dr. Justin Haner

In 2025, the

Giants Now: Important NFL dates for 2026-27

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Giants.com

Here is an overview of important NFL dates for the 2026 league year. All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change.

2026

July

July 15

At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multi-year contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with hi

Pre-Camp Breakdown: Examining the Chiefs Offensive Line

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:51:26 GMT

The Chiefs currently have 15 offensive linemen on the roster heading into training camp

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off training camp in just a few weeks, and with the annual trek to St. Joseph nearly here, we're going to spend the next several days examining every position group on the roster heading into camp.

Here's a look at what we've covered so far:QB|RB|WR|TE

49ers Announce 2026 Open Training Camp Schedule

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Today, the San Francisco 49ers announced open practice dates and ticketing information for the team's 2026 Training Camp presented by Visa. This year's schedule features 11 open practices, five weekend dates, and one joint practice with the Tennessee Titans. Located at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara next door to Levi's Stadium, Training Camp is an up-close-and-personal opportunity for Faithful of all ages

Morning Steve Wyche Breaks Down 49ers Defense 🗞

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, July 9:

New and Notable

Steve Wyche Breaks Down Why 49ers Defense Could Be Among NFL's Best

As the football world inches closer to training camp, NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche believes the San Francisco 49ers defense is primed for another statement season.

Learn More>>>

Jack Vainisi received added title, new role under Vince Lombardi

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:55:00 GMT

The 1959 Packers spent 64 of 143 days on the road

Cliff Christl

Matthew from Green Bay

Why did Vince Lombardi announce after being hired by the Packers that Jack Vainisi would spend more of his time in a capacity similar to a traveling secretary in baseball after promoting him to business manager?

Based on my research, Lombardi never publicly offered any insight on that decision, so al

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2026 Saints opponent profile

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:38:35 GMT

Saints visit NFC South rival in Week 15, host Bucs in Week 18 season finale
Andrew Lang
The New Orleans Saints will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the first of their two matchups of the season in Week 15 on December 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm on FOX. The Saints also will host the Buccaneers in their 2026 regular season finale in Week 18 with the date and time to be determined later. The Saints take on their

Steve Wyche Breaks Down Why 49ers Defense Could Be Among NFL's Best

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Briana Jeannel
As the football world inches closer to training camp, NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche believes the San Francisco 49ers defense is primed for another statement season.
During a recent appearance on "The Insiders," Wyche pointed to the return of several key defensive playmakers as a major reason for optimism heading into a new year.
"Dre GreenlawandFred Warner, two years a

Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 20-29

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Our continuing series of contemplating the individual goals for each player headed into the Bucs' 2026 training camp continues with a group exclusively made up of defensive backs, including much of the projected starting secondary
Scott Smith
Rule changes enacted by the NFL in 2021 have since given players at most positions more options when it comes to choosing jersey numbers. There are still certain ran

NFL Announces Important Dates For 2026-2027

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:56:45 GMT

The NFL announced key dates for the upcoming season and offseason.
John Boyle
The NFL announced important dates on the calendar for 2026-2027, including a few notable changes.
Among the differences from the schedule in recent years is a change to the timing for teams to reduce rosters to 53 players. This year, the deadline to reduce the roster from 90 to 53 players is 3 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 30,

49ers Sign DL Gracen Halton to a Four-Year Deal

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:31:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Gracen Halton to a four-year deal. With the signing, the 49ers now have all eight of the team's 2026 draft picks under contract.
Halton (6-3, 293) was the first of two fourth-round draft picks (107th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Oklahoma. He appeared in 47 games (10 starts) over four seasons at Oklahoma (2022-25) and finishe

49ers Announce 2026 Game Themes at Levi's Stadium

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Briana Jeannel
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the themes and special celebrations for each home game during the 2026 season at Levi's Stadium. Throughout the season, the organization will recognize league initiatives, honor franchise legends, and celebrate the Faithful.
Here's a look at the 49ers 2026 home game themes:

Preseason Week 1 vs. Tennessee Titans (Aug. 13, 6 p.m.) F

Morning Romello Height Signs, Tight End University Highlights 🗞

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:49:41 GMT

Brooke Evans
Good Morning, Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Tuesday, July 7:
New and Notable
49ers Sign DL Romello Height to a Four-Year Deal
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed DL Romello Height to a four-year deal.
Learn More>>>
49ers Continue Offseason Development at 2026 Tight End University
Professor of tight ends,George

Key dates for the 2026 NFL season

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:14:00 GMT

Raiders.com Staff
Take a look at some of the important dates to know ahead of the 2026 season.
July
July 23 Rookies report to Raiders Training Camp, Henderson, Nevada
July 28 Veteran report to Raiders Training Camp, Henderson Nevada
August
August 13 Raiders' first preseason game: vs. Arizona Cardinals
August 18 Raiders-Texans joint practice, Houston, Texas
August 20 R

Pre-Camp Breakdown: Looking at the Chiefs Tight Ends

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:18 GMT

The Chiefs currently have seven tight ends on the roster heading into training camp
Matt McMullen
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off training camp in less than a month, and with the annual trek to St. Joseph nearly here, we're going to spend the next few weeks examining every position group on the roster heading into camp.
Here's a look at what we've covered so far:QB|RB|WR
We'll conti

Falcons' backfield viewed as NFL's best heading into season

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:25:14 GMT

National media outlets have high hopes for what Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. can do in their first season together.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta's backfield has been considered among the league's top units in recent seasons. The one-two punch in the Falcons' running backs room was exactly what teams crave: Dynamic, dependable and durable.

49ers Sign DL Romello Height to a Four-Year Deal

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Romello Height to a four-year deal.
Height (6-3, 239) was the first of two third-round draft picks (70th overall) selected by the 49ers in this year's draft out of Texas Tech. He appeared in 50 games (28 starts) over six seasons at Texas Tech (2025), Georgia Tech (2024), Southern California (2022-23) and Auburn (2020-21) and finished with 111 tackles, 26

Morning Purdy Lands on NFL Top 100, 49ers as USMNT Stars 🗞

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:21:26 GMT

Brooke Evans
Good Morning, Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Monday, July 6:
New and Notable
49ers Players Compared to USMNT Stars
As the U.S. Men's National Team continues its FIFA World Cup 2026 run, a few familiar American football themes still apply: leadership, versatility, scoring power, veteran presence, and making the most of the moment. Here's how our 49ers play

Bengals 2026 Opponent Preview: Tennessee Titans

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:30:30 GMT

Michael Hull
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking an in-depth look at the Bengals' 2026 opponents. The Bengals will return to Paycor Stadium after two games on the road to play the Tennessee Titans in Week 8.
2025
The Titans finished 3-14 last season and last in the AFC South. Tennessee moved on from head coach Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start, and Mike McCoy ser

Judge denies environmentalists pause on California water projects

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:29:01 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) - A federal judge declined on Thursday to halt Northern California water infrastructure projects that a group of environmental nonprofits say will harm several vulnerable fish species.

Denying a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston said neither the plaint

Judge pauses BLM plans to relocate Northern California wild horses

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:43:03 GMT

(CN) - A federal judge on Wednesday halted the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's planned removal of hundreds of wild horses from three so-called herd management areas in Northern California and adjacent parts of Nevada.

Senior U.S. District William Shubb in Sacramento agreed with a group of co

Rare manuscript theft

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:03:09 GMT

Read the press release here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:40:24 GMT
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary

The FCC, The View and what it means to be news - Pew Research Center

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:32:39 GMT
The FCC, The View and what it means to be news - Pew Research Center

The many ways U.S. Hispanics describe their identity - Pew Research Center

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:32:39 GMT
The many ways U.S. Hispanics describe their identity - Pew Research Center

Democrats silent on illegals murder victims

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:06:41 GMT
Democrats silent on illegals murder victims

Americas defense manufacturing now matters as much as weapons innovation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:06:36 GMT
Americas defense manufacturing now matters as much as weapons innovation

Qatars diplomacy should worry Trump in Iran talks

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:06:27 GMT
Qatars diplomacy should worry Trump in Iran talks

LOVERRO- If Nationals new management is for real, now is the time to prove it

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:04:46 GMT
LOVERRO- If Nationals new management is for real, now is the time to prove it

The Bolshevik takeover of the Smithsonian

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:04:40 GMT
The Bolshevik takeover of the Smithsonian

Mitch McConnell makes a great case for congressional term limits

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:04:36 GMT
Mitch McConnell makes a great case for congressional term limits

More Medicaid fraud and abuse come to light

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:04:32 GMT
More Medicaid fraud and abuse come to light

Iran, North Korea, Russia care only about regime survival

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:03:21 GMT
Iran, North Korea, Russia care only about regime survival

The federal judiciary deserves better than activist science

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:43 GMT
The federal judiciary deserves better than activist science

The critical European Accessibility Act just turned 1

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:42 GMT
The critical European Accessibility Act just turned 1

Letter to the editor- Court-martial air force major who protested in uniform

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:39 GMT
Letter to the editor- Court-martial air force major who protested in uniform

Letter to the editor- Will Platner exit jolt the Democrats back to sanity?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:35 GMT
Letter to the editor- Will Platner exit jolt the Democrats back to sanity?

Letter to the editor- Make deep-blue areas choose between socialism and the Constitution

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:30 GMT
Letter to the editor- Make deep-blue areas choose between socialism and the Constitution

WATCH- First Abraham Accords, now Isaac Accords- Liberty on the march

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:27 GMT
WATCH- First Abraham Accords, now Isaac Accords- Liberty on the march

Democrats happily blow tax dollars filing frivolous court cases

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:02:26 GMT
Democrats happily blow tax dollars filing frivolous court cases

Rebuilding the bedrock for NATO security

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:32:46 GMT
Rebuilding the bedrock for NATO security

Political candidates, character, and conscience

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:32:37 GMT
Political candidates, character, and conscience

Reforms help Africas oil giant rebound

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:32:36 GMT
Reforms help Africas oil giant rebound

Marketing Vanguard at Cannes- Why the Experience Is the Brand ft. Virgin Voyages Nathan Rosenberg

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:02:09 GMT
Marketing Vanguard at Cannes- Why the Experience Is the Brand ft. Virgin Voyages Nathan Rosenberg

Week of June 29 Evening News Ratings Tonight Wins Short Week

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:02:04 GMT
Week of June 29 Evening News Ratings Tonight Wins Short Week

Gray Confirms Its Q2 2026 Earnings Release Date

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:09:22 GMT
Gray Confirms Its Q2 2026 Earnings Release Date

Colle McVoy Lands Allegiant as Sun Country Merger Reshapes Its Brand

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:03:30 GMT
Colle McVoy Lands Allegiant as Sun Country Merger Reshapes Its Brand

Reebok Ties Its Basketball Comeback to a Class of Rising Stars

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:02:55 GMT
Reebok Ties Its Basketball Comeback to a Class of Rising Stars

AM Best Affirms BNY Trade Insurance Ratings

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:32:29 GMT
AM Best Affirms BNY Trade Insurance Ratings

The 13 Biggest CMO Moves of 2026 So Far

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:49 GMT
The 13 Biggest CMO Moves of 2026 So Far

Watch the 6 Ads Competing for an Emmy This Year

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:09:26 GMT
Watch the 6 Ads Competing for an Emmy This Year

Publishers Are Preparing to Opt Out of Google Search

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:35:51 GMT
Publishers Are Preparing to Opt Out of Google Search

Lee calls on Mongolia to play greater role in spurring dialogue with North Korea

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:09:12 GMT
Lee calls on Mongolia to play greater role in spurring dialogue with North Korea

Reward increased to $4,000 in unsolved metro Denver homicide

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:37:59 GMT
Reward increased to $4,000 in unsolved metro Denver homicide

Man killed in crash northeast of Longmont that closed southbound I-25

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:37:37 GMT
Man killed in crash northeast of Longmont that closed southbound I-25

Britain spurns the Harry and Meghan pity party at last

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:04:56 GMT
Britain spurns the Harry and Meghan pity party at last

Why Democrats want 'largest tax increase in state history'

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:04:53 GMT
Why Democrats want 'largest tax increase in state history'

Ukraine war's pivot point is now if Trump and Zelensky move fast

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:04:35 GMT
Ukraine war's pivot point is now if Trump and Zelensky move fast

Americans pay a high price for work-visa fraud but good news- Team Trump is cracking down

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:04:28 GMT
Americans pay a high price for work-visa fraud but good news- Team Trump is cracking down