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Ricky White: Signs with Seattle's practice squad
Ricky White: Signs with Seattle's practice squad
Seminoles MBB Schedule Highlighted By SEC Showdowns
Coach Leonard Hamilton’s squad navigates a grueling non-conference slate featuring a fierce rivalry renewal with Florida and high-stakes road tests against powerhouse Tennessee and Houston programs.
Nebraska opens 2026 season against rebuilding Ohio
UNLV transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea makes his Cornhuskers debut, while new head coach John Hauser leads a Bobcat squad returning just five starters.
Report: Cardinals sign CB D'Shawn Jamison to practice squad
Jamison has appeared in 19 games across two seasons in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Former Dolphins WR Joins Mike McDaniel’s New Team: Report
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Los Angeles Chargers signed former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Theo Wease to their practice squad. The post Former Dolphins WR Joins Mike McDaniel’s New Team: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Dolphins Part Ways With Winningest QB in College Football History
The Miami Dolphins‘ QB room continues to be shaken up as the offseason continues. The move that flew under the radar earlier this week was Miami’s choice to cut Mark Gronowski from the practice squad. Gronowski isn’t a Gronkowski brother, no, but he is the winningest quarterback in college football history. The Dolphins brought in […] The post Dolphins Part Ways With Winningest QB in College Football History appeared first on HEAVY.
Newcastle 2.0 Underway After Transformative Transfer Window
Matthias Jaissle’s tactical revolution takes shape at St James’ Park as marquee signing Matias Fernández-Pardo headlines a ruthless squad overhaul built on youth, intensity, and strategic identity.
Titans shuffle practice squad: add cornerback, re-sign Xavier Restrepo
The Tennessee Titans made roster moves on their practice squad including signing cornerback Shemar Bartholomew.
Browns Make new Flurry of Moves, Adjusting Practice Squad and 53-man Roster
The Browns waived Michael Coats Jr. from the 53-man roster, while adding several to the practice squad in several new moves.
Jaguars Make Changes to Practice Squad, Restructure Travon Walker's Contract
Jacksonville filled its practice squad and freed up extra salary cap space by reworking the former first-overall pick's lucrative new extension.
Deadline day: Enzo Fernandez makes £125m Manchester City move
Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record by signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125 million ($169 million) at the end of a dramatic deadline day in the Premier League. From title contenders to relegation candidates, teams across the division spent big to bolster their squads before summer window closed at 11 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday.
Eagles updated practice squad: Complete list of 17 players
The Eagles filled their practice squad by signing Kiran Amegadjie, Jaydon Blue, Danny Gray and Robert Longerbeam
Dolphins sign former first-round pick to their practice squad
The Miami Dolphins made more moves to fill out their practice squad on Tuesday, and one of them was the addition of a 2023 first-round selection.
Browns add Discarded Denver Running Back to the Practice Squad
Ex-Broncos tailback Jaleel McLaughlin gets a chance to re-invent himself on the practice squad of the Browns after failing to make it in the Mile High City.
Greg Dortch Breaks Silence After Shocking Lions Release
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch admitted his surprising release caught him off guard after he landed with the Buffalo Bills practice squad.
Detroit Lions Sign OL and WR to Complete Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions have signed offensive lineman Elijah Klein and wide receiver Dominic Lovett, filling the final two spots on their 2026 practice squad.
Cowboys practice squad analysis for all signed players
Who is your favorite player on the Cowboys practice squad?
2026 High school fall sports guide: Cross country
With the local high school sports season starting up, here is a look at some of the Upper Valley cross country teams looking to hit the ground running in 2026. Hanover High is among the squads aiming for championship glory yet again this season with a nice core of returners. Other teams in the Upper […]
gamescom 2026’s Steam wishlist winners
gamescom wrapped up last weekend, and it was bloody fantastic. It really felt like the industry had a spring in its step again. The show itself was BUZZING, with 368K attendees (+3% over last year), maxed-out exhibit space, and Opening Night Live pulling over 78M online views (+7.5%). Let’s have a look at the games at the event that brought in the most new Steam wishlists between August 23 and 30. One quick thing before we start, and stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but wishlists are NOT a barometer for launch sales (they’re bookmarks, not baskets is what we always say over here at Alinea). With that aside, wishlists are a nice gauge of hype, so let’s dive in. Witche(r)s and Warlocks take the top two spots The biggest game of the event (by new wishlists, anyways) wasn’t a game at all. It was an expansion. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, nabbed 451K Steam wishlists by the end of the weekend. It’s a big example of something we bang on about constantly: proven IP with built-in fandom is the most powerful force in this market. But said IP can also ripple into other external success stories (more on that later!). Anyway, Songs of the Past debuted at Opening Night Live, and it’s the first Witcher 3 expansion in over a decade, landing next year after a full Witcher 3 remaster (free for existing owners!) arrives next month. The Witcher 3 has sold around 66M copies, and I’ll be one of those owners jumping back in to refresh myself on the core game (like there isn’t enough to play!), then play the expansion next year. This is all part of CDPR’s plan. The studio is clearly whetting everyone’s appetite for The Witcher 4 in 2028 via a classic bridge strategy. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Releasing a free 4K remaster next month – followed by a proper expansion in 2027 – keeps IP top-of-mind across a huge gap between content (games-wise, anyway). It kind of echoes Capcom’s evergreen catalogue strategy. And outsourcing co-development to Fool’s Theory (a studio led by trusted Witcher 3 veterans) keeps CDPR’s internal headcount focused on The Witcher 4. #2 by wishlists between Aug 23 and 30 went to another giant IP: Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, published by Wizards of the Coast and developed by Invoke Studios (a team of ex-Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Splinter Cell devs). It’s due to launch in 2027, and it looks brilliant so far. It’s a dark-fantasy open world with third-person spell-slinging. It’s a very Witcher-ish aesthetic. As you might expect, 48% of Warlock’s Steam wishlisters have played Baldur’s Gate 3, and 46% have played The Witcher 3. One to watch. For sure! Mash-ups: Anime GTA (!?) and a city-builder for kids (and adults) Ananta took #3 with 302K new wishlists. It’s an open-world game that looks like GTA and Persona had a baby. It was published by NetEase, developed by Naked Rain, and got a trailer at Opening Night Live. I got hands-on at the show, and it wears its influences openly; there’s literal web-slinging (very Spider-Man) and a LOAD of mini-games (Like a Dragon). It’s free-to-play and out in January. For Ananta, Naked Rain is taking the free-to-play, cosmetics-only route. That’s certainly a choice for a single-player open-world game. Without gacha mechanics driving high ARPU, Ananta is betting purely on top-of-funnel reach and long-term retention. This puts pressure on skin appeal when there’s no multiplayer lobby to flex in (although, co-op is reportedly coming later). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Then there’s Lego Skylines (273K wishlists between Aug 23 and 30), which does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a cosy Lego twist on the city-builder genre, as shallow or as deep as you fancy (five min quick sesh or ten-hour no-lifer session; latter for me). There’s some family-friendly stuff in there like couch co-op, which is only really viable on console. Iceflake Studios, which Paradox acquired back in 2020 is developing this one. So Paradox is probably looking for a family-friendly onramp to its rad Cities: Skylines games. The overlap there is plain, with 33% of Lego Skylines wishlisters having played Cities: Skylines and 16% Skylines II. There’s no doubt plenty of parents here (and uncles, ahem) planning to indoctrinate the next gen of city-builders. I’ll definitely be playing with my youngest nephew. This one could be big and educational. I’m very curious to see more. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Mature IP, new and old, rounds out the list As for the rest of the list of gamescom games by new wishlists between Aug 23 and 30: Heroes of Might & Magic III Remake got 189K new wishlists. It remakes the iconic 1999 turn-based-strategy classic in full 3D and 4K. It follows this year’s Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (~1.8M copies sold, as per our estimates), and around a quarter of the III Remake wishlisters have played Olden Era, including 7% of them this month. Wardogs – a $40 PvP shooter – added another 146K to an already massive pile (nearly 1.6M total). It’s published by Team17 and made by Bulkhead. It plays somewhere between the tactical squad stuff of … Squad and the all-out-chaos battlefield of … Battlefield. It’s up to 100 players, and it’s out in about 10 days. It’s already pre-sold over 500K copies on Steam ($16.6M), boosted by a pre-order-only beta. It sold another 70K copies during gamescom, too. Afterworld managed 121K new wishlists. It’s a Paradox-made post-apocalyptic grand-strategy game, and it was announced at the show. It’s a departure from Paradox’s usual historical stuff, and the studio’s first new setting in over a decade. The Paradox purists are into it, with over half its wishlisters having played Hearts of Iron IV (19% this month) and 41% Crusader Kings III (17% this month). Metro 2039 got 110K during the show, tunnelling its total past 1.3M. Nearly 40% of wishlisters have played 2020’s Metro Exodus, the previous mainline title in the series. The Metro novels are Russian, dev 4A Games is Ukrainian, and it’s set in Moscow, so it’s unsurprising that – after the US (17.3% of wishlisters) – the next two countries are Russia (12.7%) and Ukraine (10.0%). The Blood of the Dawnwalker drew in (the blood of) 108K new wishlisters, now totalling an impressive 1.7M (at a $70 price point, though). It’s an open-world dark-fantasy action-RPG set in 14th-century Europe (with vampires!), made by some former Witcher devs at Rebel Wolves. Again, it shows. Over half of Blood of the Dawnwalker’s wishlisters have played The Witcher 3, and its #2 market is Poland, home of Rebel Wolves. That’s that hometown-hero effect we keep banging on about again! And Blood of the Dawnwalker plays very well, by the way. While it looks like a Witcher clone on the surface, it actually brings a lot to the table mechanics-wise. I love the whole time-as-a-currency spin on RPG gameplay. It gives the game a different, refreshing pace. Essentially, you start Blood of the Dawnwalker with a pool of 480 action points spread across 30 days and 30 nights. As for how the game performs, we’ll be posting some numbers next week, so hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready. Subscribe The Witcher’s legacy ripples Make no mistake: on a high level, this was The Witcher‘s gamescom. The #1 game by wishlisters was a Witcher 3 DLC. Warlock is clearly Witcher-inspired – as is Blood of the Dawnwalker, which was made by ex-Witcher devs. There was a lot of other cool stuff on the floor that we’ll no doubt be covering in subsequent newsletters, though! As always, wishlists went through the roof for sequels, remakes, DLC, and licensed IP. As always, though, these wishlists will likely convert to about 5% to 10% of launch-day buyers, with the probable exception of The Witcher DLC – the exception that proves the rule. Either way, we’ve got a nice, diverse list here – one that is very Witcher-y, Paradox-y, and – if you’re a fan of great games on Steam – a bloody good list. We even got a bunch of new IP to get excited for. Great gamescom! Even if we are still processing that unfathomable number of mini Kölsch beers! One more thing: GTA 6 broke the internet (again) Move aside, Spider-Man and The Odyssey (I love you both, really). But the decade’s defining entertainment zeitgeist is round the corner. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Rockstar dropped an extended look at GTA 6 last week. It was INSANE, the most impressed I’ve ever been by a showcase like this. You can see the budget seeping through every second of the extended look, and this level of game is unobtainable for any other publisher. Everyone’s going nuts, and rightly so. GTA 6 is out in holiday 2026, and it’ll be the biggest entertainment release ever, full stop. For those without a PS5 or Xbox Series console, a $500-$900 console is a big ask in this economy, but GTA will pull a lot of last-generation-console fence sitters over the current-gen fence either way: The autumn timing puts GTA 6 on (digital) shelves for the holidays, meaning a PS5 or Xbox (let’s be honest, mostly the former) will be on many a Christmas and Hanukkah list. Demand will outweigh the struggling supply, though, and PS5 Pros are already sold out and being sold at a markup via scalpers. Every console that isn’t on a shelf is a sale deferred or lost, and worse, it hands scalpers the margin. GTA has cultural clout that reaches everyone. It’s been a mainstream fixture since 2001’s GTA III and its clout has only grown exponentially since then. There’s a touchpoint for every generation alive. The FOMO-word-of-mouth double punch does the rest. Loading... It’ll reactivate the lockdown cohort, the millions who picked up gaming in 2020-21 and churned. GTA 6 will bring them back. Remember when College Football 25 brought a bunch of US gamers to current-gen consoles? GTA will do that globally. Once they’re back (or upgraded), and all GTA’d out, the fresh current-gen-console folks will check out the rest of the current-gen catalogue they missed. GTA Online, if not free to play, will also lead to a boost for PS+ and Xbox Game Pass, another boost for the ecosystem players. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even some of the smug PCMR 60FPS crew won’t be able to resist their FOMO and will bite the bullet on a console to play this one early (then double dip). The consoles cost the same as a decent stick of RAM these days anyway lmao… Don’t get me wrong, though. GTA 6 is no silver bullet for the mature console market, but it does prime the current gen for a couple of strong swan-song years. And it’ll also give the consoles more users from which to maximise ARPU. ‘’We are in the latter half of the lifetime cycle of [the PS5],’’ said Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki in a Wall Street Journal interview. ‘’That means we do not need to aggressively sell the console today; rather than that, we are focusing on the current revenue from the current user base.’’ The biggest, best premium games always arrive late in a console cycle, so getting more players aboard now, ahead of that content storm (the new current-gen-only Call of Duty included), is a clear win for the platforms. On the Netflix thing, though: let’s all chill out a bit, like. Half my LinkedIn feed was going bonkers treating the reveal debuting on Netflix like it’s the future of entertainment. It wasn’t. It was a six-hour head start, and Netflix left that detail out of the “first-of-its-kind partnership” press release. The extended look hit Netflix at 3pm ET on 27 August, then went up on YouTube and Rockstar’s site for everyone six hours later. And it was all over social immediately, anyways. This reveal was going to reach an untold number of people whether it debuted on Netflix, YouTube, a Times Square screen, or a group chat. The last trailer did nearly half a billion views in a day with no gatekeeper at all. Netflix just stood next to that audience for six hours, borrowing it. It’s was a tidy deal for Netflix, sure. But every outlet on earth was breaking the thing down frame by frame by the evening anyway. Anyway. I’m hype. And we’ll be covering some GTA numbers on the newsletter soon. So hit subscribe below to get that in your inbox when it’s ready! Subscribe The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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Patriots signing veteran LB to practice squad after roster cut
The Patriots are reuniting with veteran linebacker K.J. Britt after cutting him from the main roster.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Shocking QB Decision Gets Explanation
After a summer filled with quarterback battles behind Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles have yet to answer the big question: who will be the primary backup? Many figured that by the time the Eagles submitted their initial 53-man roster, one-to-two quarterbacks would be left out, with one making its return to the practice squad. Instead, […] The post Philadelphia Eagles’ Shocking QB Decision Gets Explanation appeared first on HEAVY.
Dolphins news: Youngest roster, waiver claims, practice squad, and more
The latest news from the Miami Dolphins as waiver claims are made and the practice squad is signed.
The Bear’s Den: Practice squad formed & roster moves made
The Chicago Bears roster is still in flux as they fill out the Practice Squad, navigate injuries
Arteta builds on firm foundations - still business to be done?
Arsenal have one of the best squads in Europe. The Gunners spent £250m last summer, bringing in eight players as they won the Premier League, and have already spent about £200m this year, turning Piero Hincapie's loan deal into a permanent one (£34.5m), signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United (£75m), Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge (£34m) and Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa (£55m).
Patriots bring back second-year defender after initial roster cut
The Patriots have re-signed defensive tackle Eric Gregory to the practice squad.
Browns claim one, waive one, and add to practice squad
Cleveland has made a flurry of moves the day after cutdowns.
Cowboys Bring Reddy Steward, Several Familiar Faces On Practice Squad
The Dallas Cowboys bring back Reddy Steward and several familiar faces as they finalize their 2026 practice squad ahead of the regular season.
Multiple Players Released by Lions Land on Practice Squad
Several players who were recently released by the Detroit Lions have landed on their practice squad for 2026. The post Multiple Players Released by Lions Land on Practice Squad appeared first on HEAVY.
Lions Aren’t Done: 2 Practice Squad Spots Remain
The Lions have their 53-man roster, but the roster-building isn’t over. Detroit still has two practice squad spots to fill, and several familiar names remain available.
Reacting to the Seahawks’ initial 53-man roster, practice squad
Thoughts and analysis on the Seahawks’ 70-man roster to start their Super Bowl repeat quest.
Buccaneers announce practice squad signings
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today signed the following players 16 players to the practice squad: TE Devin Culp WR Garrett Greene OLB Yasir Holmes DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Ifeatu Melifonwu CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson IV WR Eric Rivers Jr. S J.J. Roberts T Paul Rubelt G Ben Scott QB Easton […]
Eagles sign former Cowboys running back to practice squad
RB Jaydon Blue is staying in the NFC East, but is heading to Philly to start the season.
Seahawks Sign 17 to Practice Squad, Including Trevon Diggs
The Seahawks have finalized their practice squad, and it includes some notable names.
Instant analysis of the Patriots’ initial practice squad
The Patriots began filling out their practice squad on Monday.
Cowboys to add Super Bowl-winning OT to practice squad
The Cowboys are adding Wanya Morris to the practice squad. The veteran tackle has 43 games of experience and a Super Bowl ring.
Steelers Sign Massive Offensive Lineman
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed offensive lineman Steven Jones to their practice squad, the team announced on Monday. Jones was […]
Detroit Lions Sign Promising Offensive Lineman to Practice Squad
The Detroit Lions are bringing offensive lineman Mason Miller back on their practice squad after his impressive debut at center in the preseason finale.
Eagles to sign former Bears’ OT to practice squad
The Eagles added some developmental depth to the OL room with a new tackle.
Steelers signing former Cowboys DB to practice squad
The Steelers add a new face to the team’s safety depth.
Eagles practice squad tracker 2026: Filling out the squad
Here’s our tracker as the Eagles fill out their practice squad for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions Make First Reported Practice Squad Addition
The Detroit Lions reportedly have their first 2026 practice-squad addition, with tight end Thomas Gordon expected to return after being waived Sunday.
Seahawks GM Gets Blunt on Trevon Diggs Decision After Roster Cuts
On Aug. 30, the Seattle Seahawks decided to cut Trevon Diggs as part of trimming their roster to 53 players. Nonetheless, the Seahawks intend to sign the former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback to the practice squad. Diggs played in Seattle’s final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, where he recorded one tackle and one interception. […] The post Seahawks GM Gets Blunt on Trevon Diggs Decision After Roster Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
Was CB Jabbar Muhammad the Jaguars Most Surprising Cut?
After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, the talented CB showed significant improvement this offseason and looked like a roster lock. Surprisingly, the Jaguars decided to subject Muhammad to waivers.
Who will be the Packers’ third quarterback?
The Packers will eventually want to sign a third quarterback to their practice squad
Former BYU standout TE makes Browns final 53-man roster
Defying practice squad projections, the seventh-round rookie overcame a late-summer injury to secure his place in Cleveland.
Denver Broncos practice squad and waiver wire tracker
We are tracking all of the news and rumors related to the Denver Broncos practice squad signings.
Between Two Bruins: Daily Bruin Sports answers the top questions about the 2026 season
UCLA football is days away from opening the 2026 campaign against former Pac-12 rival California. Daily Bruin Sports gathered some of the biggest questions surrounding the squad in its first season under coach Bob Chesney.
Patriots cut former undrafted standout ahead of roster deadline
The Patriots have reportedly cut running back Lan Larison with hopes of stashing him on the practice squad.
Rams practice squad tracker
The Rams will be able to officially sign 16 players to their practice squad starting Monday
Seattle Seahawks 2026 practice squad tracker
Once the Seahawks have their 53-man roster, it’s time to build their initial practice squad.
Tracking every Denver Broncos roster cut
Every Broncos roster move as Denver trims to 53 for the 2026 season. Cuts, trades, and practice squad signings, tracked live and updated in real time.
Report: Eagles waive seventh-round safety Cole Wisniewski
The Eagles waived seventh-round safety Cole Wisniewski and plan to add him to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Introducing the 2026‑27 New Orleans PelSquad
Introducing the newest members of the 2026‑27 New Orleans PelSquad entertainment team.
The World’s Most Intelligent Octopuses Have A Molecular Quirk That Could Help Explain How Their Brains Increase 100-Fold In Their Lifetimes
Yours, on the other hand, will only quadruple.
Star Citizen's Squadron 42 Delayed Yet Again To, Er, Avoid GTA 6
Mmmm hmmmm. Yup. That's the reason. It's definitely that
Star Citizen Spinoff Squadron 42 Delayed to 2027, Dev Insists It's Because of GTA 6
Star Citizen single-player spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed to 2027, with developer Chris Roberts insisting it wouldn't get the attention it deserves because of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Hot rods, custom cars and live entertainment set for QC Nationals weekend
The NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals return Aug. 28–29 to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds with two days of classic cars, custom builds, live entertainment, contests and family activities for automotive fans.
Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin
The conclusion of the Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin saga has taken longer than anticipated as NHL training camp draws near and yet the captain still remains with his squad after requesting a trade earlier in the summer. Perhaps, this is a move that will not take place until Detroit finds a new GM to […] The post Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY.
Patriots Announce Plans To Honor Two Legendary Super Bowl Teams
The Patriots will honor two championship teams that defined their dynasty during the 2026 season. Here is when New England will celebrate the legendary squads and what made each Super Bowl victory unforgettable.
Forensic Scientists Use ‘Breakthrough’ Method to Identify 9/11 Victim
DNA analysts at the New York City medical examiner’s office partnered with a squad of local detectives skilled at genealogical research.
Sudan’s conflict worsening, UN political and peacebuilding chief warns
On 24 August, the Security Council held a briefing on Sudan at the request by Denmark to discuss the protection of civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing conflict. “The consequences of this conflict will be long-lasting and should shock us all,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.Civilians face one of the worst humanitarian crises, she said, as they deal with frequent drone attacks against markets, schools, fuel stations and water infrastructure, and the rainy season. Some 13 million people have fled their homes, but access challenges have made it impossible to confirm the true death toll, "it is likely to be in the hundreds of thousands", she said. “Brutal mass killings and atrocities, abductions of women and girls and mass rapes are recurring patterns,” she warned.In North Kordofan, drone attacks continue as both parties compete for control of strategically important towns, she said, reiterating deep concern at the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El abdede. Drone strikes near Tina, on Sudan’s border with Chad, where the refugee influx has intensified pressure on already scarce land, have led to violent disputes over resources. Plus numerous armed movements are pursuing their own territorial and political interests. The UN continues to support efforts of the QUAD - United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates – for a humanitarian truce. And it is working with the Quintet partners, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States, and the European Union to help advance a viable political path. “Our goal is to build confidence in the political path and pave the way for an inclusive Sudanese-led dialogue for a shared vision for the country’s future,” she said. Sudanese authorities have also bolstered efforts to support civilian dialogue. “Their desire for an inclusive and durable peace is clear,” she said. Both parties must now make concrete commitments on releasing of prisioners, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children. “The Personal Envoy will travel to Sudan shortly to advance these conversations," she said.
Analysis: Emery's side blown away
"Silence," said Emery when asked pre-match about Ollie Watkins' absence from the Villa squad. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez's future also remain uncertain following a failed move to Juventus and the arrival of Japan's Zion Suzuki. It lays bare the task Emery has to replicate last season's success, having also lost Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa this summer - all core members of the group.
Arsenal target one more forward before transfer deadline
The Premier League champions remain open to another attacking signing, with Julian Alvarez admired as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen an already formidable squad.
After 25 years
The kid in a sweet shop, or not being able to sleep on Christmas Eve, is genuinely how gnarly old me feels about the Sky Blues being back in the Premier League after 25 long years away! The landscape, particularly financially, has changed enormously in the intervening quarter of a century, which is why it's refreshing – and slightly surprising – to see the owner Doug King sanction spending of – by all accounts – more than £120m of their £200m-plus windfall on enhancing last season's Championship-winning squad. Frank Lampard was vibrant and positive at his pre-match media conference, while at the same time acknowledging that their front foot, attacking philosophy, which yielded 95 points and 97 goals last season, might have to be tempered, particularly at places like Arsenal.
Osho injury leaves Cardiff vulnerable - Barry-Murphy
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy says his Cardiff City squad is "vulnerable" after centre-back Gabriel Osho joined their list of fitness concerns.
Sunderland Are Keeping Their Head While Everyone Else Loses Theirs
With Premier League rivals ripping up their squads and spending big, should Sunderland really be worried about a quiet transfer window - or could continuity be our biggest advantage?
Review: In a deluge of free entertainment, Alternating Currents 2026 flowed into a loading dock, record store and the QC's coolest venues
The Quad Cities’ annual Alternating Currents Festival landed on a rainy weekend this year (Aug. 13-16), but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits gathering for over 200 events across Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island. The smiles outlasted the downpours as free music, art, comedy and film events carried on, albeit with few a cancellations, a […]
New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad
Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their team.
The four unsolved problems threatening to derail Liverpool’s season
SEASON PREVIEW : Taking over an unfinished squad and an injury prone defence while tasked with fitting in last year’s expensive signings and replacing Mohamed Salah means Andoni Iraola inherits many of the issues that plagued Arne Slot’s second season, writes Richard Jolly
Observations from Arkansas football's first morning practice of preseason
Quarterbacks combined for 7 of 8 passing during "team tempo," and tight ends coach Morgan Turner said the squad kept up its energy after the Hogs' high-heat run during afternoon practices.
Everyone Watches Women’s Sports, Including ‘Ted Lasso’ Fans
The show’s focus on a women’s squad mirrors a broader increase in the popularity of women’s team sports. Now the series faces a challenge: pleasing old fans while welcoming new ones.
Vikings Sign Ex-Chiefs Cornerback, Place All-Pro on IR
The Minnesota Vikings had make an unfortunate move on Aug. 17 in placing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams on season-ending injured reserve after he tore his right quadriceps tendon during the preseason game against the New York Giants the Saturday prior. The ex-sixth overall pick, who spent the entirety of the 2025 season with the […] The post Vikings Sign Ex-Chiefs Cornerback, Place All-Pro on IR appeared first on HEAVY.
Northwestern football position previews
A look at the continuity in the returning squad and questions that remain.
Rams make surprising addition to roster on Sunday
Jack Bouwmeester will not count against L.A.’s practice squad limit if he makes it there
Chicago police warn of man robbing businesses at knifepoint on Northwest Side
The armed robberies happened in the Avondale, Logan Square, and Portage Park neighborhoods between July 31 and August 15.
CBS Sports analysts explain huge difference in this year's Duke team
Two college basketball analysts explain why this year's Duke squad will have a different feel but still be extremely good.
Who Kovač is planning to use in Saturday's Super Cup
Head coach Niko Kovac provided a squad update after the game: “Maxi (Beier, editor’s note) took a knock to the knee in the last game against Arsenal, so we didn’t want to take any risks.” Carn...
Premier League: Why clubs are targeting EFL academy players
Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.
Sporting Lisbon Makes Luis Suarez Decision Amid Newcastle Transfer Links
Newcastle United continues to be linked with attacking reinforcements as Matthias Jaissle shapes his squad for the new Premier League season. One of the Magpies’ previously reported targets, Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez, has resurfaced amid uncertainty in Portugal. Following some worrying developments surrounding his situation in the Iberian club, Portuguese outlet A Bola reports […]
Broncos place offensive lineman on season-ending injured reserve
"I feel bad for him and where he was at," Broncos coach Sean Payton said after center Michael Deiter suffered a season-ending quad injury.
Cerebras Systems Fast Inference Cloud Business Nearly Quadruples in Second Quarter 2026
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Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala
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Hamer and defensive upgrades - fan views on transfer business
The three we currently have at the club are not of Premier League quality, so it is important to bring in a player with proven ability, so strengthen in this position. Ian: Get Gustavo Hamer's deal done. It will be a good squad player, and then we need a left-back and a centre-forward will be essential.
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