Hamas says it won't take part in cease-fire talks planned for this week
Hamas leaders said Sunday they would not attend ceasefire talks this week, insisting instead that they submit a plan of action to implement a ceasefire proposal agreed to last month by the United States and its allies. Hamas’ statement: Acquired by Associated PressIt called on the United States, Egypt and Qatar to demonstrate how they […]
Hamas Rejects Hostage Talks After CNN Tries Blaming Netanyahu for Lack of Deal
Hamas rejected planned hostage negotiations this week, hours after CNN published a poorly-substantiated story claiming the terror group was serious about a deal but that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not. Axios Reported (emphasis in original): Hamas announced on Sunday that it was rejecting invitations to meet by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. […]
Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts
Moscow sent troops to the Kursk region in response to Ukrainian forces invading Russian territory, raising big questions for the Kremlin and giving Kiev a major opening. “Given the significant combat power differential in Russia’s favor on the battlefield, it appears likely that Ukrainian forces will switch to, or at least intensify, irregular warfare, taking […]
Israel-Gaza war live: Khan Younis residents told to evacuate again; US calls for ceasefire talks to resume | Israel-Gaza war
Welcome and Overview Hello and welcome to today’s live blog. The Israeli army renewed evacuation orders for Palestinian residents of several neighborhoods in the eastern province of Khan Younis and said it would take strong action against militants firing rockets from those areas. The army said it had ordered X to evacuate and that residents […]
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb laughs at owner Jerry Jones over lack of urgency in contract talks
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has not attended training camp so far this summer as he negotiates a new contract, and Lamb seems to be downplaying the idea of his absence lasting a little longer. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones updated reporters on Lamb’s contract negotiations Thursday, suggesting they’re not an immediate priority. “There’s no […]
US, Qatar and Egypt say Gaza truce talks must resume with ‘no excuses’ for further delay | Israel-Gaza war
The leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar urged Israel and Hamas to resume emergency negotiations to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, saying “no party has an excuse for further delay.” The three countries, who have been trying to broker the deal, said in a joint statement that […]
USMNT in talks with Mauricio Pochettino as top coaching target emerges
The U.S. men’s national soccer team is closing in on its home-grown players. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to fill the vacant U.S. men’s national team coaching post, according to multiple reports. There are reportedly still several candidates in the running, but Pochettino has emerged ahead of […]
Tommy Pham Talks Trade to Cardinals
Let’s start with the New York baseball world. Pete Alonso, the starter for Queens, had an interesting response when asked about his somewhat dwindling form this season compared to past years. Alonso said he is on pace to hit nearly 40 home runs this season and cited his All-Star selection. Was that the right way […]
NFL insider Albert Breer in advanced talks to join Amazon coverage
The NFL season is rapidly approaching, with networks finalizing their broadcast plans. Sports Illustrated’s top NFL insider, Albert Breer, is in advanced talks to join Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” as an editorial consultant and on-air contributor, The Washington Post has learned. The deal has not yet been finalized, the people said. SI NFL […]
REPORT: Slew Of A-Listers In Talks For ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff
With Matthew McConaughey seemingly out of the picture, a slew of A-list stars are reportedly “in negotiations” to star in “Yellowstone’s” first full-scale spinoff. “Suits” star Patrick J. Adams is the latest Hollywood star to take on the Yellowstone College setting. according to Deadline reported Thursday that Adams will star alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt […]