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+5 Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.+15 Elena Vasquez Youngest captain in the league is a bold move for a rebuild, but I worry the pressure might weigh on him before the roster is truly competitive.+4 Sam Okafor Bueckers scoring 19 points helped set the tone, but the third-quarter run was what really put the Sparks away.
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+4 Jared Kim Beyond well deserved. Getzlaf was the heart of that franchise for nearly two decades.On X · @ShamsCharania Cleveland Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems to General Manager The Cavaliers elevated longtime executive Brandon Weems to General Manager, a move largely met with positive or neutral reactions from fans and media celebrating internal continuity, though some skepticism tied to broader front-office frustrations exists. 617 likes · 11m +3 Nicole Hardy These big pizza chains keep closing locations while delivery fees keep rising. Customers are probably just ordering less overall.+7 Rachel Meyers Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him.+12 Elena Vasquez Scotiabank's plan to use AI for efficiency while holding solid capital looks practical for lifting ROE in both countries.S Sandra Rhodes Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 13h · 2 reads IJR Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee Jack McGeever · 4 min · 16h NFL plans first international franchise, expands abroad x/roger-goodell — Aug 18, 2026 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says a permanent NFL team outside the United States is inevitable as the league expands internationally, with the possibility of an international franchise someday hosting a future Super Bowl. This season features nine international games across Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City, with expansion efforts spanning Australia, France and beyond. +6 On X · @ManUtd Manchester United share Michael Carrick’s team news update on Carlos Baleba and Luke Shaw fitness The official @ManUtd post promotes Carrick’s latest team news, highlighting updates on midfielder Carlos Baleba and defender Luke Shaw (with a link/video to the full comments). Carrick indicated there is “kind of a chance” both could feature (Shaw’s issue described as short-term), ahead of an upcoming match (context points to vs Fulham), while other absences like Amad Diallo were also noted in related coverage. It is trending due to high fan interest in injury/fitness news for a new signing (Baleba) and a frequently injured veteran (Shaw), plus the club’s recent results, driving engagement on the official account (roughly 1.2k likes, 68 replies, 88k+ views at sampling). 1,081 likes · 11m
On X · @ShamsCharaniaCleveland Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems to General ManagerThe Cavaliers elevated longtime executive Brandon Weems to General Manager, a move largely met with positive or neutral reactions from fans and media celebrating internal continuity, though some skepticism tied to broader front-office frustrations exists.Sandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 
IJRHollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
On X · @ManUtdManchester United share Michael Carrick’s team news update on Carlos Baleba and Luke Shaw fitnessThe official @ManUtd post promotes Carrick’s latest team news, highlighting updates on midfielder Carlos Baleba and defender Luke Shaw (with a link/video to the full comments). Carrick indicated there is “kind of a chance” both could feature (Shaw’s issue described as short-term), ahead of an upcoming match (context points to vs Fulham), while other absences like Amad Diallo were also noted in related coverage. It is trending due to high fan interest in injury/fitness news for a new signing (Baleba) and a frequently injured veteran (Shaw), plus the club’s recent results, driving engagement on the official account (roughly 1.2k likes, 68 replies, 88k+ views at sampling).
