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NFL training camp notepad: Chargers' QB situation in a bit of flux with Justin Herbert injury
Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein is out on the road covering training camps. Today's stop: the Los Angeles Chargers, who were also visited by Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson in July. About the QB. Starting quarterback Justin Herbert watched practice in a boot as he recovers from what the...
NFL training camp notepad: How Panthers are trying to maximize Bryce Young and his ecosystem
Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today's stop: the Carolina Panthers. A factor in Bryce Young’s first-season struggles was an erosion of trust between the QB and offensive staff. Now, new head coach Dave Canales has made a bond between himself, Young and QBs coach Will Harriger his top priority. Canales built trust with QBs who slammed into a wall in their careers (see: Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield). He’s working to do the same with Young.
Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm likely headed to IL with UCL injury, may need surgery
New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm has a UCL injury in hit left elbow and is likely headed to the injured list. Manager Aaron Boone revealed the diagnosis and the news to Yankees beat reporters Tuesday night prior to New York's game against the Chicago White Sox. Boone said that surgery to repair the injury is an option. Chisholm will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury and the next step.
Best, worst and most interesting units to watch this NFL season | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald to break down a few of the most intriguing position groups or units to watch this NFL season, whether good, interesting or primed for implosion. The duo start off the show with the news that Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery, as the two give their (surprisingly positive) thoughts on presumed Week 1 starter Sam Darnold.
Georgia officials say Kennedy, 2 others have signatures for presidential ballot as disputes remain
ATLANTA — (AP) — Three independent and third-party candidates got one step closer to appearing on Georgia's presidential ballot on Tuesday. But legal challenges still loom. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that officials have verified that independents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West and Claudia...
Walz launches 5-state fundraising blitz in LA, warns Trump will wage 'war' on working people
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — In his first solo appearance as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz warned cheering union members Tuesday that Donald Trump would wage war on working people and threaten Medicare and Social Security as he kicked off a five-state fundraising swing.
There's an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris' or Harris's?
Whatever possessed Vice President Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it probably wasn’t a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes. But it doesn’t take much to get grammar nerds fired up. “The lower the stakes, the bigger the fight,” said Ron Woloshun,...
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
WASHINGTON — (AP) — Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said. Hoyer's spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement that Hoyer, who is 85, experienced a “mild ischemic stroke” on Sunday night and sought medical help. Hoyer responded well to treatment and has not had any lasting symptoms from the stroke, according to Mulkerrin. He is planning to go back to his normal schedule next week.
Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his 'moonshot' push to fight cancer
NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he's no longer seeking a second term, visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration's "moonshot" initiative aiming to dramatically reduce cancer deaths. The president and...
Death Valley's scorching heat kills second man this summer
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — California's Death Valley National Park has claimed another life in its second heat-related death of the summer, park officials said Monday. On Aug. 1, a day where temperatures reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.3 degrees Celsius), bystanders saw a man stumble back from the Natural Bridge Trailhead, a one-mile roundtrip trail, according to a news release.
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor called for action Tuesday from the public and officials to help find and convict his killers. The former “General Hospital” actor was shot on May 25 when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said. No arrests have yet been made.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
WASHINGTON — (AP) — The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday. Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air...
Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress
In 2018, when Chipotle was reeling from multiple food poisoning outbreaks that had sickened 1,100 people, the company called Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol to turn things around. As Chipotle's chairman and CEO, Niccol beefed up marketing and product innovation, added a loyalty program and improved store operations. He also instituted employee benefits, like a program that pays employees' college tuition costs at certain schools.
An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice
TOPEKA, Kan. — (AP) — A former Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice and is accused of persuading a potential witness to withhold information from authorities when they later investigated his conduct. The...
Federal board urges stricter safety rules for loading and dispatching charter flights like air tours
WASHINGTON — (AP) — A federal safety agency is recommending that air tours and other commercial aircraft operators be required to have certificated dispatchers to help pilots plan their flights. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that and other recommendations are based on a study of more...
Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — (AP) — Google on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones, providing the maker of Android software a head start on the next iPhone in the race to bring more artificial-intelligence services to devices that have become people’s constant companions. The showcase...
NBA Cup schedule: Klay Thompson visiting Warriors, LeBron James vs. Victor Wembanyama highlight opening night
The NBA Cup will begin its second year as the league's in-season tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and will feature a handful of interesting matchups right away. Opening night will see the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks play in a rematch of their 2024 first-round playoff series. Later that evening, Klay Thompson will return to Golden State to face his old team as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Warriors.
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
DETROIT — (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the two discussed on social media about Musk supposedly firing striking workers. In documents filed Tuesday with the National Labor Relations...
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to crash that killed 7 bikers
BOSTON — (AP) — An owner of a now defunct trucking company agreed to plead guilty Tuesday to federal charges related to a deadly crash in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists. Dunyadar Gasanov, 39, pled guilty in Springfield, Massachusetts to three counts of making false statements to...
Man United signs De Ligt and Mazraoui after selling Wan-Bissaka to complete defensive shake-up
MANCHESTER, England — (AP) — Manchester United signed Netherlands center back Matthijs de Ligt and Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The 25-year-old De Ligt agreed to a five-year deal, with the option to extend for a further year. The 26-year-old Mazraoui, who can...
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