Markus Golden did not make it too far into his second Steelers contract. Eight days after re-signing, the veteran pass rusher has shifted course. The Steelers placed him on the reserve/retired list Friday. After producing three seasons of double-digit sacks, Golden operated as a Steelers rotational rusher last season. The former Cardinals and Giants edge player racked up four sacks and 10 QB hits as a Steeler in 2023, but the team will need a different plan behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith now. The Steelers gave Golden a one-year, $1.32M deal to play behind their standout OLBs, and he suited up…
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Hundreds protest outside the Supreme Court calling for Obaidul Hassan, seen as loyal to ex-PM Hasina, to step down.The chief justice of Bangladesh’s top court has said he agreed “in principle” to resign after an ultimatum from protesters, days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to neighbouring India. Obaidul Hassan, who was appointed to helm the Supreme Court last year and is seen as a loyalist to Hasina, was told to step down on Saturday by protesters who gathered outside the court in the capital, Dhaka. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury, reporting from Dhaka, said students decided to take to the…
From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions from viewers about whether the essence of the hip-hop art form was captured at the Paris Games. Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” a 36-year-old professor from Sydney, Australia, quickly achieved internet fame, but not necessarily for Olympic-level skill. Competing against some b-girls half her age, she was swept out of the round-robin stage without earning a single point, and her unconventional moves landed flat while failing to match the skill level of…
45-day consultation on economic security open until September 23 OTTAWA, Canada – On Friday, Mary Ng, minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development, announced the launch of public consultations on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests. The consultations, which will be held over 45 days from August 9, 2024, to September 23, 2024, will help assess whether Canada has the best tools to promote economic prosperity and resilience. Supply chain disruptions, rising protectionism and unfair trade practices can undermine Canada’s access to international trade markets, compromise our supply chains and harm our national security.…
Admit it, sometimes you just want to take a day off or few from work, life, everything. It’s ok, we understand. The day to day life can get the best of you, but when the opportunity arises, just go for it. Vincy Recording Artist Problem Child understands the assignment, and emancipates himself from the hustle and bustle in the video for, “Holiday“. “Holiday” was produced by Jus Jay King and Nelieux on the “Black Keys Riddim“, and it finds Problem Child sharing his desire to leave his cares behind and enjoy his life on a holiday. The Precise Lee Films-directed…
The Foreign Ministry has welcomed the joint statement issued by the President of the United States of America, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Emir of the State of Qatar regarding the necessity of completing the ceasefire agreement and releasing hostages and detainees in Gaza. The Sultanate expressed its appreciation of the ongoing efforts being made to reach this agreement and the calls for the resumption of negotiations on August 15 in Doha or Cairo. The Ministry stressed Oman’s position on the importance of adhering to what was agreed upon and implementing it without any delay.…
J Smash Announces New Music On The Way. Renowned South African producer and artist J Smash has exciting news for his fans: new music is on the horizon. J Smash Announces New Music On The Way J Smash is known for his unique blend of hip-hop and amapiano and has consistently delivered chart-topping hits and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry. His ability to seamlessly blend genres has earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. In a recent social media post, the Limpopo-born producer and artist announced that he is currently working on new music…
FIFA has tried to forge on with the World Cup even as it deals with the barrage of criticism.On Monday, seven European countries ditched plans to wear a rainbow armband signaling anti-discrimination and inclusion after FIFA threatened to punish them for it, including handing them automatic yellow cards.The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland had planned to wear OneLove rainbow armbands during their matches. But their respective soccer associations later said in a joint statement they were “unable” to do so anymore because of FIFA’s threats.”We were prepared to pay fines that would normally apply…
Drake Jackson will be sidelined for the 2024 campaign as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The third-year defensive end has been placed on the reserve/PUP list, per a team announcement. Players moved to the active/PUP list at the start of training camp are permitted to be activated and return to practice at any time. The reserve/PUP designation, however, guarantees players are out for the entire campaign, just like injured reserve at this point in the offseason. Jackson’s absence will be felt along the edge for San Francisco. The former second-rounder was limited to eight games last season due…