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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 10, 2026, puzzle No. 686
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Colts’ Shane Steichen reveals preseason opener plan at QB
Colts head coach Shane Steichen has a plan at QB for preseason.
Seminoles Legend Remembered on Anniversary of His Passing
Honoring the legendary Florida State icon whose faith and discipline forged a Tallahassee dynasty, producing two national championships, two Heisman winners, and a prolific college coaching tree.
Mike McCarthy makes ‘pure joy’ admission on Aaron Rodgers reunion
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is more than excited to work with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers again.
Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on Sunday that veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was stepping away from the team at age 33, with retirement likely. This has now led the team to search for another QB to back up Jared Goff before the season, and just hours after the Bridgewater news, they officially […] The post Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Signs Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
I tried to fly business class and leave my kids in coach. It did not go well
Chalk it up to a failed experiment.
Bleacher Report Questions Nick Sirianni's Future Despite Eagles' Sustained Success
According to Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni may be on the hot seat depending on the result of this season. "If the Eagles falter because Sirianni fails to get his team back on track, the organization should consider a quick hook to take full advantage of the window with its current core." Philadelphia hired Sirianni ahead of the 2021 NFL season, after firing Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Peterson.
Will Kyle Whittingham's Michigan finish above Lincoln Riley's USC?
Kyle Whittingham and Lincoln Riley won't meet this year in the Big Ten, but people will be comparing the two coaches and their teams
Brian Schottenheimer’s challenge keeps door open in Cowboys’ LT competition
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke on the state of the team's battle for the left tackle starting job.
Basketball world pays tribute to Hall of Famer Don Nelson
Don Nelson left an indelible mark on the NBA as both a player and coach. Here are some of the tributes that are flowing in remembrance.
Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from football
Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced on Sunday that veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from football.
Teddy Bridgewater stepping away from Lions. Is retirement imminent?
The veteran backup quarterback is stepping away from the Lions, head coach Dan Campbell announced. Here's why he's doing it.
More Penei Sewell trick plays coming in 2026?
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell hinted that more trick plays involved Penei Sewell could be coming in 2026.
Documentary celebrating Miami University’s ‘Cradle of Coaches’ coming to Peacock
Some college football programs are known as Linebacker U or Wide Receiver U for consistently producing great players at those positions. When it comes to Miami University RedHawks football, the program is best known for the people who roam the sidelines. Hence, the “Cradle of Coaches” nickname. That nickname and the school’s decorated history of…
Which college football teams can go undefeated in 2026? Here are 10 potential candidates
Every college football team sets out to win each game, but only a select few have the talent, coaching and schedule favorability to pull off that feat
FC Barcelona Coach Flick Makes Season Promise And Confirms Exits
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick made a promise to the team's fans and also confirmed the exits of a couple of players.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 9, 2026, puzzle No. 685
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Lady Movin’ Mavs name John McPhail as head coach
McPhail succeeds Morgan Wood as head coach and looks to guide UTA to its first national title since 2018.
UCLA’s Bob Chesney Receiving Major Curt Cignetti Comparison
UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney was put in rarified air, getting compared to legendary Indiana coach Curt Cignetti. The post UCLA’s Bob Chesney Receiving Major Curt Cignetti Comparison appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Dorsey reunion highlights champions of past, players of the present
Former Dons, including longtime football coach Paul Knox and former major league Don Buford take part in the inaugural event.
Kyle Shanahan Provides Encouraging Update Regarding Coaching Duties
It's been an eventful offseason for the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team has had to deal with the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk drama, plenty of injuries at training camp, and Shanahan's offseason car wreck. The head coach was driving his Tesla on July 14 when he crashed into another driver.
Lions Coach Dan Campbell Insulted In Latest Ranking
Since the hiring of former NFL tight end Dan Campbell as head coach, the Detroit Lions have risen to heights that generations of fans had never before witnessed in their lives.Campbell, who previously played with the Lions and was even part of their woeful 0-16 club during the 2008 season, led Detroit to within 30 […] The post Lions Coach Dan Campbell Insulted In Latest Ranking appeared first on HEAVY.
5 College Football Teams Ready to Bounce Back in 2026
After disappointing seasons, these five programs enter 2026 with legitimate reasons to believe things could look much different. From coaching changes to major transfers, each has a path toward a big turnaround. Florida Florida might be one of the most interesting bounce-back teams after hiring Jon Sumrall as its new head coach. Sumrall brings a…
Will Kyle Shanahan coach 49ers in preseason opener vs. Titans?
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn't been coaching the team after his accident, but he will lead them against in the preseason opener.
Ravens' Jesse Minter Offers Update on Scary Zay Flowers Injury
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter revealed that wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a significant injury during training camp.
How Sean Sweeney's Approach Can Elevate the Orlando Magic
The way Sean Sweeney implements his approach as the new head coach of the Orlando Magic has a chance to be very beneficial.
Mike Tomlin hasn't thought about returning to coaching, yet
For now, he doesn't miss it. That could change when the regular season starts.
Mike Tomlin hasn't thought about returning to coaching, yet
For now, he doesn't miss it. That could change when the regular season starts.
VIDEO: West Plains Head Coach Brock Kenaga previews upcoming season
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KFA apologizes over sexual entertainment allegations involving foreign referees
The Korea Football Association said it was “deeply sorry” for its actions in the early 2010s, as a police raid and wider scrutiny of its former president and national team coach have ratcheted up the pressure for changes at the organization.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 8, 2026, puzzle No. 684
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Worrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves
Among the busiest teams in the NHL so far this offseason have been the Toronto Maple Leafs, who not only made monumental changes to their roster, but to their front office and coaching staff.The Leafs, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, lucked out by winning the NHL Draft […] The post Worrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.
Good Sports: Chat with Bulldogs women's soccer head Coach Gabriel Bolton
In this week's Good Sports, Sydney Berger sits down with Fresno State women's soccer head Coach Gabriel Bolton, who's leading the Bulldogs for the first time this season.
Is Dennis Allen Responsible for Defensive Injuries?
Does Dennis Allen’s coaching style lead to injuries? Our @Johnathan_Wood1 explores the data here.
Andy Reid discusses preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes
During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the preseason playing status for Patrick Mahomes | @EdEastonJr
Growing the Game Has Never Felt More Meaningful
Fast-forward almost 30 years, and here I am playing a major role in influencing the next generation of golfers: Being named a national ambassador for Youth on Course. From that gritty Leisure Time course to playing some of the top-ranked golf courses in the country, working alongside the top golf coaches in the world, and even hitting balls next to Tiger Woods and his son Charlie (seriously, here's proof!), this sport has opened so many doors for me. Just like I did nearly 30 years ago with my dad and Uncle Chris, I can create experiences that, hopefully, stick with them for the rest of their lives, too.
High school sports notebook: Kim Niedbala resigns as the football coach, AD at Union
Kim Niedbala and his wife decided recently to move to eastern Pennsylvania for job opportunities. And just like that, Union lost its football coach, athletic...
Browns DBs Coach Praises Denzel Ward's Character Following Record Extension
Add Denzel Ward's position coach to the list of people who are ecstatic to see the Cleveland Browns' superstar cornerback locked in for the next two years. Browns DBs coach Brandon Lynch opened up about Ward's recently signed two-year extension that made him the highest-paid cornerback by annual average value. Ward signed a two-year extension worth $62.2 million, a $31.1 million AAV.
2026 Fall Preview: Logan-Rogersville Football
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Logan-Rogersville had a big first season under head coach Joel Wells last year going 8-3, which was the most wins for the program since a state title run in 2011. “I
Sean McVay declines to discuss Rams' plans for Australia travel
On most topics raised during a press conference, Rams coach Sean McVay is willing to provide reporters with an answer.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 7, 2026, puzzle No. 683
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Flyers Make Major Announcement on Second Year NHL Winger
The Philadelphia Flyers took a huge leap forward in 2025/26 in their first season under Head Coach Rick Tocchet, and after a series win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they’re hoping to take another step in 2026/27 with this young, ascending core.As evidenced by their moves this off-season, the team are still seeking that young […] The post Flyers Make Major Announcement on Second Year NHL Winger appeared first on HEAVY.
Thomson football aims to take care of business “Between the Bricks”
Head coach Michael Youngblood relying on hometown tradition to fuel another deep postseason run
Sports teams react to not being allowed to use public fields in Hooper due to drought
Hooper, Utah (ABC4) — Hooper City is not allowing organized sports to use its parks for practice. The mayor says it’s because of the drought. Coaches and players with Ute Conference Football teams …
Talented Giants’ 14-Game Starter Suffers Injury Setback
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said an injury to 14-game starter Dru Phillips could result in signing another cornerback. The post Talented Giants’ 14-Game Starter Suffers Injury Setback appeared first on HEAVY.
Orlando Magic Receive Shockingly Low Power Rankings Placement
Despite internal championship aspirations and a fresh coaching perspective, analysts remain skeptical of Orlando’s roster depth, dropping the young core further down the league’s latest hierarchy.
Jon Gruden "fired up" to broadcast Bucs preseason game
Jon Gruden, who won Super Bowl XXXVII as Tampa Bay's head coach, will be in the broadcast booth as the play-by-play announcer for the Bucs' second preseason game against the Chiefs on Aug. 22.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
Former NCCU Director of Athletics Dr. Wicker McCree Named Women Leaders in Sports Nike Lifetime Achievement Honoree
Durham, N.C. - Former North Carolina Central Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, who retired from NC Central after 30 years of service as a coach and administrator in 2021, was announced as a Nike Lifetime Achievement Award honoree by Women Leaders in Sports on Tuesday.
Bill Belichick Announces His Son, Steve, Is On Medical Leave
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick revealed Thursday morning that his son, Steve, has been placed on medical leave. Steve Belichick is entering his second season as North Carolina's defensive coordinator. Although the program struggled in 2025, his defense was one of two units in the ACC ...
Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on promising second-year prospect
During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid commented on promising second-year prospect Jake Briningstool | @EdEastonJr
WIBN World's Largest Virtual Career Fair. Hire Wrestlers!
Manheim, PA - The Wrestlers in Business Network, an operating division of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, invites employers and wrestling professionals to participate in the WIBN Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
Another huge Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases everything from design to health features
New Pixel Watch 5 leak showcases health features such as heart rate variability tracking, "Ask Coach," and more alongside Gemini Intelligence.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 6, 2026, puzzle No. 682
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Ravens Jesse Minter Says Lamar Jackson Critics Drive Him 'Insane'
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter doesn't buy into anything that is said about Lamar Jackson.
Vinicius Junior future: Arsenal target set to stay at Real Madrid after positive contract talks over new deal
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior set to stay at Bernabeu following positive contract talks with club bosses; Arsenal are interested in forward who is in final 12 months of contract; Vinicius enjoys strong relationship with new head coach Jose Mourinho
Jordan Addison shouldn't be out long with jammed thumb
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison jammed his thumb, but his absence from practice should not be long, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defends athlete from ‘dad body’ claims in wake of Taylor Swift wedding
Travis Kelce’s coach Andy Reid defended the tight end from ‘dad body’ claims weeks after marrying Taylor Swift.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Panthers prepare for HOF game, first college football coaches poll released
The crew discusses the Panthers’ season outlook as Fan Fest begins, and USC Football Head Coach Shane Beamer speaks on his growth as a coach.
Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure from St James' Park
Matthias Jaissle appointed new boss of Newcastle; German succeeds Eddie Howe after his resignation; Jaissle signs four-year deal at St James Park; Newcastle paid £9.5m compensation to Saudi side Al Ahli to appoint Jaissle, whose first match in charge of the Magpies is next Saturday
Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Chicago Bears announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
With production wrapping last month in the Chicago area, the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story has been named. The film will feature cameo appearances from head coach Ben Johnson, tight end Colston Loveland, tight end Cole Kmet, al
Joe Brady Explains Why His Relationship With Josh Allen Works
Bills head coach Joe Brady says honesty, trust, and accountability are the foundation of his successful working relationship with Josh Allen.
An incredible full-circle story with Uar Bernard and Arnold Ebiketie
Arnold Ebiketie is now teammates with Uar Bernard, whom he once coached at an NFL Africa camp in Kenya.
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in preseason coaches poll
The Buckeyes received 38 of the 72 first-place votes and were well ahead of the Ducks, who got six first-place votes.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Gets Called Out by NFL Coaches
A new league-wide survey revealed what NFL coaches believe is Aaron Rodgers' biggest issue entering the Steelers' season. The post Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Gets Called Out by NFL Coaches appeared first on HEAVY.
No Recognition for Florida State is Another Norvell Indictment
Empty trophy watch lists and a staggering seventeen losses expose a coaching staff unable to develop elite talent, leaving the once-proud Seminoles languishing in preseason irrelevance.
Maxx Crosby Praises Klint Kubiak's Approach as Raiders' New Coach
Klint Kubiak is already setting the tone as the Las Vegas Raiders begin adjusting to a new era.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 5, 2026, puzzle No. 681
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How Texas A&M’s fall sports coaches reacted to the weekend’s court injunction chaos
“Welcome to college athletics these days, where you take one step and then the next one you think it’s going to be sturdy ground and all of the sudden things change,” volleyball coach Jamie Morrison said.
Washington makes top 25 of Preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
The Washington Huskies found their way into the preseason edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Cape Coral families push back against proposed youth sports fee increase
Cape Coral City Council heard concerns from parents, players, and coaches over a proposed hike in youth sports registration fees, ultimately deciding not to advance the measure.
Dolphins Encouraged by Malik Willis' Training Camp Turnaround
Despite signing a three-year, $67.5 million contract in the spring, there are still questions surrounding Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis. One week into training camp, coaches have been pleased with Willis' play. “Just his work ethic every day,” Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said of Willis.
Browns DROY Carson Schwesinger Sits Out Practice Again
Carson Schwesinger's "minor" injury is becoming more concerning. The Cleveland Browns middle linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was absent at practice for the third consecutive day Tuesday. Schwesinger missed three straight days of practice, including the Browns' first full-pad practice Monday, with what head coach Todd Monken called "a little minor injury."
Cleveland Browns Coach Admits QB is Earning More Reps
As the old saying goes, when you have two quarterbacks, you really don’t have any. Well, right now, the Cleveland […]
Indiana, Notre Dame got hosed, SEC got too much love in coaches poll
Who got snubbed, who got too much love, and which unranked team should be in the Top 25? Let's get to it in our coaches poll hot takes.
College football rankings are out. What you need to know about every Top 25 team
In order to help you get prepared for the upcoming college football season, we break down each team in the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25.
How Mateer 'shows up in the depths of preparation,' according to Ben Arbuckle
OU head coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle spoke ahead of the Sooners' 2026 season.
MrBeast Sales Slow, Angel Stock Falls, MUBI and Neon Look for Hits, and Will an NBA Franchise Set a Sales Record?
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) You probably remember egg prices spiking a few years ago. This led to a lot of debate between the pro-market/pro-competition/antitrust/Neo-Brandesian crowd and the center/center-right/center-left/abundance/libertarian crowd over the cause, whether it was the avian flu outbreak or whether industry consolidation led to price fixing, using avian flu as a convenient cover. Basel Musharbash wrote a whole investigation at BIG looking at it. Well, two years later, we have our answer: it was price fixing. The Justice Department found proof, via emails, of price fixing. Indeed, just the threat of an investigation brought prices down two years ago: I bring this up because at least half a dozen of my favorite political writers and pundits, who were skeptical about price fixing at the time, haven’t written any mea culpas on this issue. It’s really dispiriting and makes it much, much harder to trust their work on other issues. If you take a hard stand on an issue, then you get it wrong, you need to explain how and why you got it wrong. Or update your priors. This is how epistemological bubbles are formed! All of which is to say, it’s time for another installment of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. Last issue, I mostly focused on the “wrong” side of the equation, so today’s is a bit more balanced, but with one big mea culpa (though I still stand by my original concerns). Let’s dive right in! Subscribe CORRECTION: UFC Didn’t Release Subscriber Data (But Seems to Have Bragged About It Internally) In my analysis of the viewership of UFC Freedom 250, I wrote... “Paramount has also released datecdotes bragging about their subscriber numbers. Earlier this year, they claimed that the first UFC fight on Paramount+ brought in 1 million subscribers.” Well, that datecdote did not come from a PR rep, but from great reporting from James Faris at Business Insider. The actual quote was this: “Paramount’s flagship streaming service generated about a million new subscribers on the day of its first-ever UFC event, Paramount product chief Dane Glasgow told employees in a town hall on Tuesday morning, three staffers who attended the meeting told Business Insider.“ This wasn’t the biggest goof in the world; even Faris emphasized to me that this is more a “clarification” than a correction. Still, it sounds like, internally, the folks at Paramount were very happy about this result—and I’m guessing they were happy with this news getting out—even though the gains didn’t last through the quarter, dropping to 700K adds. RIGHT: MrBeast’s Struggles Continue... I’m very skeptical about MrBeast’s burgeoning media “empire” and, in particular, its $5 billion valuation, as I wrote earlier this year and last year. Sure enough, according to Business Insider, regarding its “booming” consumer products division_:_ “US sales volume grew 13% year-over-year in 2025, following a 33% leap the previous year, according to a presentation deck dated May 2026....A February 2025 investor deck viewed by Business Insider showed Feastables’ net revenue more than doubled in 2024 from 2023, to $215 million, and was forecast to grow 74% in 2025, to $375 million.” [Emphasis mine.] If you told investors that you projected 74% growth but delivered 13%,1 that’s not ideal. But it’s not just MrBeast. Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime had sales drop in half for their energy drinks. It’s one thing to build a successful entertainment company and an entirely different thing to succeed in the heavily-consolidated-but-also-very-competitive consumer packaged goods space! CPGs are dominated by a few firms with very wide moats compared to YouTube, which has few barriers to entry. These businesses require different skill sets and have completely different business environments. WRONG: Does the NBA Have an $8 Billion Bidder? Almost as soon as I published my article about the NBA’s finances, casting skepticism on NBA expansion, I saw this Front Office Sports headline: One group “claims to have already raised $8 billion” for the Vegas expansion team. I mean, wow. That’s just $2 billion less than what the Los Angeles Lakers were valued at when they were sold just last year. And they’re arguably the most popular team in the NBA. (Side note: the new owner is now under an investigation for fraud in how he went about financing the Lakers and the Dodgers purchases.) So much for the “dried up” language I used in that article. (This is why I usually stick to my “Entertainment Nuance Guy” tone in articles...) I went off old information—from April, when I read/heard about the NBA downplaying expansion efforts—instead of doing a quick double-check for new news. That said...if you read the article, the market for Seattle is “slow”, with just one reported bidder. So I wasn’t entirely off. This goof has annoyed me since I first published it, mainly because it undercut that article’s real point, which I stand by: NBA franchises are really overvalued right now. Now, I get why NBA teams are overvalued. When it comes to owning sports teams, it’s basically never wrong to assume that some rich person somewhere will care more about owning a team (or just being part of a group since they’re so expensive) than the actual financials. There are only so many teams to own, and opportunities to buy in preferred markets don’t come along very often. This explains why the teams sell for such high multiples (usually above a 10 to 12.5 revenue multiple, which is very high). You only need one person to overpay! Beyond the ultra-wealthy luxury good explanation, I worry NBA teams are becoming speculative assets. More and more private equity investors are buying into NBA teams. But the value, in owning a team, comes from selling it later, not any meaningful relationship to revenue or profit growth. In other words, the newer NBA owners are increasingly expecting someone later to buy their inflated asset. That’s not sound economics; that’s the “greater fool” theory at work.2 At some point, actually making money has to matter. Especially since revenue growth is now below the growth of the stock market. (And this matters because the NBA doesn’t have easy levers to pull to drastically lower their costs—half of their revenue has to go to players and then you actually have to run a team, including coaching, training, travel, media expenses, and more—or raise revenues aside from one-off expansions in America and overseas.) I just don’t see how investors make their money back buying NBA teams, except for selling at a higher price later on down the line. But if revenue/profit growth continues to slow, at some point, someone will be left holding the bag. RIGHT: Baseball and Basketball are about equally popular. Related to the above, I wanted to cite two quick pieces of evidence for one of my other theories: that the NBA and MLB are about as popular as each other, but the NBA gets much, much better media coverage. One YouGov survey has that fans prefer basketball to baseball by 52% to 48%, which I’m guessing is within the margin of error for that poll. That’s virtually even, meaning they’re about the same popularity. Over on NBC, a recent Red Sox-Yankees game averaged 4 million viewers, higher than Sunday Night Basketball’s average of 3.4 million on the same network. A Yankees-Dodgers game averaged 3.9 million two weeks ago. Not every game averages this much, but it shows you that baseball isn’t far off from basketball, depending on the matchup. Altogether, the NBA is just slightly more popular than baseball, but NBC is paying MLB a fraction of what they pay the NBA, a point I’ve made before. RIGHT: Angel, MUBI and Neon Updates... I’ve long been skeptical about many of Hollywood’s buzziest startups/smaller indie studios. It’s not that they don’t make great movies—films like Anora and Everything Everywhere All at Once are amazing—or that they’re not (rightfully) pushing the majors to make better films, but...they get a ton of hype, and that hype often doesn’t live up to the reality or difficulty in scaling up. Starting with MUBI, well, The Wall Street Journal wrote a feature on MUBI’s struggles last April, best summarized by the subheader “After Sequoia valued Mubi at $1 billion, a left-wing revolt sent the indie film company into a tailspin”. MUBI lost $7.3 million on $200 million in revenue in Q4 2025, but reportedly hit a record 1.7 million subscribers at the end of Q1. As for Neon, Department M purchased a “significant stake” in the company earlier this year. How much is that “stake” worth? According to Deadline, “No financial figures for the Neon-Department M deal were disclosed.” So...that’s not great! If it was a big valuation, we’d hear about. Also, I found this curious: “Both Neon and Department M already have separate partnerships with Qatar. The Qatar Film Committee has a slate deal in place with the former, and a biopic production pact with the latter.” Color me skeptical about much Middle Eastern investment dollars. See: LIV Golf. Finally, as for Angel (formerly Angel Studios), their stock very, very slightly popped last month after Young Washington ($20 million budget) which made $45 million in the US, but their stock is still way down from its opening. Smaller Updates RIGHT: The WGA should focus on antitrust concerns! I’ve been on this for years. Post-WGA/AMTPT deal in 2023, I wrote an article for the Ankler calling on the WGA to focus and organize against industry consolidation. Sure enough, the WGA filed a lawsuit against the Paramount-WBD merger, and people are organizing around this issue now. I wish this energy had coalesced earlier (specifically to lobby Washington much earlier), but better late than never! WRONG: Actually, the chip shortage might be due to market manipulation. In my last “Long Reads for the Long Summer” article, I shared an article about how LLMs are causing memory chip prices to spike, which will make all electronics more expensive. Well, turns out, three RAM manufacturers control 90% of the market, and now a private lawsuit accuses them of price-fixing. So yeah. WRONG/UPDATE: The Odyssey will hold! Two weeks ago, I wrote, “As of this moment, we haven’t had a super-blockbuster, though The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday could all cross the $500 million mark. (At this point, The Odyssey would need a very strong hold to get there.)” Well, it’s safe to say it’s going to have that hold! It only dropped 30% in weekend two and IMAX screenings are sold out all month. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is also off to a great start. RIGHT: People are rushing to get shows out yearly. I’ve long been bullish on yearly, weekly-released shows, and Leslie Goldberg at The Ankler wrote about how many people in town are now listening. WRONG: Mark Carney reverses Canada’s stance on homegrown production. After writing about Canada installing domestic production quotas, Canada has backed off. WRONG: I don’t trust Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s online “views”. When I originally wrote about the latest Spider-Man film’s record-breaking trailer, I thought this was just YouTube views, but after watching this Corridor Crew video and doing more research, well, it’s all social views of the trailer globally. Really? That stat includes TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts views. Basically, I don’t trust it anymore. (This film will probably set record, but I trust the pre-sales data more.) RIGHT: Celebrity Production companies are still struggling. I’ve written about this for years, but the company that I didn’t track was Kevin Hart’s HartBeat, which was valued at $650 million but is struggling now and might just end soon, especially after Kevin Hart pulled his endorsement deals. And Bad Robot is moving to NYC. CORRECTION: SpongeBob is a “second run” title. In my 2025 recap article, I had _SpongeBob SquarePants_labelled as a “library” title, when it is still a “second run” show, with new episodes still coming out on Nickelodeon. CORRECTION: In my last “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong” update, I offered a correction from Doug Creutz and misspelled TD Cowen. Thanks, Grammarly! 1 Though he could have increased prices to make up for the gap, he couldn’t have increased them that much. 2 There’s a theory, which I think that Daryl Morey created and Bill Simmons popularized, that, to be successful building your team, you only need a handful of bad GMs in the league to take advantage of. To be clear, Daryl Morey’s theory was also for signing bad contracts, that you could always get out of bad contracts. Basically, there’s always someone who will make a bad trade. It’s not the same exact thing, but similar enough to the Greater Fool Theory that I really like it.
Watch college football Coaches Poll reveal. See who made preseason Top 25
The US LBM college football preseason Coaches poll has landed You can watch the Top 25 reveal live at noon ET on USA TODAY Sports' YouTube page.
2026 Fall Preview: Diamond Football
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter By Chad Hayworth (for OzarksSportsZone.com) Nearly every man who has coached the Diamond football team in the past two decades has pointed to Brad Hocker’s tenure there as proof the Wildcats
2026 Fall Preview: East Newton Football
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter By Chad Hayworth (for OzarksSportsZone.com) For new East Newton Coach Jacob LaSalle, finding consistency will be the key to success for the Patriots. That started this summer in the weight room
Reframing School Sports: The Role of Coaching Priorities and Secure Relationships in Adolescent Development
Authors: Ann Kearns Davoren1, Jeffrey J. Milroy 2,3, & GracieLee Weaver 1.2, Samantha Kelly 3, Stephen Hebard 1, Eugenia Camacho Fernandez 2, David L. Wyrick 1,2,3 1Prevention Strategies, Green…
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Has Blunt Message for Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to be competitive this upcoming 2026 NFL season after a disastrous 2025 campaign under former head coach Pete Carroll. One of the new faces on the team is No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, and Maxx Crosby is already taking him under his wing.Despite both players being on opposite sides […] The post Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Has Blunt Message for Fernando Mendoza appeared first on HEAVY.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 4, 2026, puzzle No. 680
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Cowboys Address Injury Issue With $33 Million Free Agent
Dallas Cowboys head coach said $33 million free agent safety Jalen Thompson missed practice due to hip injury. The post Cowboys Address Injury Issue With $33 Million Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Braves make moves ahead of trade deadline, Panthers’ WR room shaping up for 2026-27
The crew discusses the Panthers’ season outlook as Fan Fest begins, and USC Football Head Coach Shane Beamer speaks on his growth as a coach.
Valkryies coach addresses Sophie Cunningham's trans athletes comments
Valkryies coach Natalie Nakase on Sunday addressed Sophie Cunningham's stance about trans athletes in women's sports with reporters. Caitlin Clark mostly avoided doing so.
2026 NFL Odds: John Harbaugh Favored To Win Coach Of The Year
Can John Harbaugh turn around the Giants? Check out the latest NFL Coach of the Year odds.
USC, Notre Dame renew rivalry series with a key adjustment
USC coach Lincoln Riley said the Trojans could not compromise on scheduling all future games against Notre Dame to early in the season.
Madison Night Mares' new head coach leads team to title series
The Night Mares start a three-game championship series Monday against Wausau Ignite, after a coach transition.
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase defends trans athletes in women's sports as culture war engulfs WNBA
Four WNBA coaches addressed trans athletes in women's sports within days as protests grow outside games supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance.
Billionaire Ken Griffin Again Backs Pochettino’s USMNT Contract
U.S. Soccer has signed men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino to a new contract through 2030, a deal that was financed in part via contributions from Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of Citadel. The extension, announced Monday morning, comes less than a month after the conclusion of the 2026 men’s World Cup in North America. …
Mike McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to play in first two preseason games
The Steelers have a new head coach this season and they have a new plan for Aaron Rodgers in the preseason.
How many sacks should Titans defense have in 2026?
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh takes over a defense that is looking to produce sack in bunches in 2026.
UFC or PFL? Nurmagomedov to decide future 'very soon'
PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Both Jaguars’ Coordinators Named Future Head Coaches
Fresh off a fantastic season, Jacksonville faces an upcoming challenge as coordinators Grant Udinski and Anthony Campanile emerge as top targets for NFL teams seeking a new head coach.
Adults over 60 should try one 30-second test to predict healthy aging, experts say
Nick Schofield, a tactical athlete physical coach in the U.K., demonstrates how to perform the sit-to-stand exercise, which can be an indicator of lower-body strength and is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Aug. 3, 2026, puzzle No. 679
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.