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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills Caution James Cook To Not 'Get Caught Off-Guard' Amid Contract Dispute
Bills Caution James Cook To Not 'Get Caught Off-Guard' Amid Contract Dispute originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is a two-time Pro Bowler, has two 1,000-yard seasons, and tied the franchise record last year for touchdowns in a season (16), yet he still isn't the finished product. Advertisement Of course, no player is, even Patrick Mahomes, has flaws, but players work on them during the offseason, so by the time the regular season rolls around, maybe they aren't as noticeable. For Cook, his ability as a runner is well-documented, but as we know, part of a running back's duties is also to pass protect, and when you have Josh Allen in front of you, allowing him time to dissect the defense is crucial. And for Bills running back coach Kelly Skipper, pass protection is an area James needs to improve. "The thing about it is we got a couple different backs, situations, different things that happen," Skipper said via ESPN. "The thing he's got to concentrate is his whole game, the run and the pass. Being able to pass block because he can do it, you know what I mean? It's just how many times and just being ready and don't get caught off guard." Advertisement Is that advice tied to Cook's contract dispute? In a sense. "Be better'' is one way to get a payday, for one thing. Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) handles the ball off to running back James Cook (4) in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The offensive line helped with that last season as Allen was only sacked 14 times, a career-low, but Cook also played his role, helping pick up blitzes and allowing Allen to do his thing. However, it appears that it still needs work, according to Skipper, and if James participates in training camp, we imagine that will be something that gets addressed. Of course - and here's the second reason this advice is tied to the negotiations - James and his contract situation might prevent that, at least in the first week or so, but Cook, while seen as a rising star, still has a couple of rough spots in his game that need to be ironed out. Advertisement Just like everyone else. Related: Bills Coach Ranking Reveals Steep Drop After Major Change Related: What Is 'Best-Case' Scenario For New-Look Bills Defense? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
11 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Famous Restaurant Recipe Zahav Hummus Is Now Available At Target
Zahav Hummus is now available at Target You haven't had hummus until you've had it from Zahav, or one of the many restaurants founded by James Beard Award-winning Philadelphia-based restaurateur duo: Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook. Their tehina-forward hummus made with just six simple ingredients and is known for being ultra creamy and flavorful. It's a staple across their CookNSolo restaurant group which includes Zahav, Dizengoff, Laser Wolf, K'Far, Aviv, Goldie, and Jaffa Bar. Nearly 18 months ago, they founded Zahav Foods with one very important SKU — Zahav restaurant recipe hummus. In January 2024, it debuted exclusively in Whole Foods, and now it's expanded to the refrigerated section of almost 500 Target stores across twenty states along the east coast, including those in the Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic, New York and New Jersey, New England, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida regions. Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov Zahav Hummus is the first grocery aisle hummus with tehina as the #1 ingredient. Most brands feature chickpeas as the primary ingredient, but keeping true to the original recipe, tehina remains the star of Zahav Hummus. In fact, this hummus contains more than four times the amount of tehina as other brands. 'Compromising was never an option,' says Cook. 'You know it was either, we could do it or we couldn't do it.' The duo was committed to keeping their store-bought version as close to the restaurant recipe as possible. Made using the Zahav restaurant recipe It took a full year to create the ideal, supermarket-ready version of their flagship dish that matched the viscosity and other-worldly creaminess that has brought diners from all over the world to Philadelphia. 'At first we got some push back, because it wasn't something anyone had done before and it was going to be more expensive to make,' explains Cook. 'But once our manufacturing partners tested and tasted it, they completely understood what we were trying to accomplish.' It was all about finding the right team to understand their vision and commitment to producing a premium shelf-stable hummus with zero additives. Wanting to make sure the texture was just right, they were fortunate enough to work with the same Philadelphia-founded tehina company, Soom Foods, they've worked with for the last 16 years. The fact that they were successful in using Soom was a huge comfort in this moment of unique risk. 'A lot of it was trying to figure out how to speak the same language as the manufacturer,' says Cook. 'We were persistent and we have great partners that helped us get it as close to the restaurant recipe as possible.' The only difference — a bit more lemon juice. 'It helps stabilize the pH needed to make it safe to have on the shelves,' explains Solomonov. Made with just tehina, chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, cumin and garlic, it's truly the mother sauce found across the kitchens created from Solomonov and Cook's now two decades of business partnership. Currently available at Whole Foods and Target locations around the country, the team hopes to expand to other retailers in the future. 'We want to be very thoughtful and deliberate in any moves we make,' says Cook. 'You hear all about people expanding too quickly in this field and that's something we want to avoid. Right now, Target and Whole Foods are awesome places to be and we're really happy about that.' Expanding isn't the only thing Zahav Foods is working on. They have a labneh in the works, plus a variety of toppings for the OG hummus. 'In some ways it's been harder to create the toppings than it was the original product,' says Solomonov, who shares that it's very much a labor of love. While you'll find the Zahav Foods hummus in the refrigerator section of the store, Cook says it's actually more authentic to let it come to room temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes. 'In America, everyone is so used to refrigerated, cold products, but in Israel and other places where hummus is a big part of the culture, it's never really refrigerated, so letting it warm up a bit is encouraged,' shares Cook. The extra-creamy restaurant recipe Zahav Hummus retails in a 10 ounce package for $7.99. Ready to get your hummus on? Find it in a location near you.
Los Angeles Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Quarterback Makena Cook will be back as Orange Lutheran's flag football standout
As rules change for girls seven on seven flag football in California with the implementation of a first national rule book, there's good news to report from Orange Lutheran, which won the first Southern Section championship last season. Quarterback Makena Cook, injured during the girls' soccer season, should be ready to go this fall. Cook, whose ability to throw spirals with precision and length helped make her the No. 1 quarterback in the state, will need to adjust to a major rule change that allows defenses to start from just one yard away from the ball instead of seven yards. That is expected to lead to fewer points scored, quarterbacks forced to release the ball quicker and fewer long passes. It also creates the opportunity for coaches to deploy more sophisticated defenses, such as deciding how many defenders to rush and mixing up their coverages. Shielding the quarterback long enough to give them time to throw will be the big challenge. Blocking and screening is illegal, so teams need to figure out ways to disguise plays or trick defenses long enough to create opportunities for big plays. There's lots of discussions happening in the Sherman family. Kristen is head coach for Orange Lutheran's flag football team. Her husband, Rod, is head coach for the Lancers' 11-man team. Film night isn't 'Top Gun: Maverick.' 'In the Sherman house, we've been watching a lot of film for boys and girls,' Ray said. There should be no problem creating interest in finding players. The City Section is up to 85 flag football teams and growing. Chaminade and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame are adding teams in the Southern Section, with Harvard-Westlake set for next year when it opens its new River Park athletic complex. With the Chargers and Rams providing support and the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 having a flag football competition, the sport is set for major growth. Cook became one of the stars last season and still has two more years of eligibility, making her the early face of excellence at the quarterback position in Southern California.
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
3 things that could make or break the Bills' AFC East title defense
The Buffalo Bills are in a groove in the AFC East. The Bills have won five-straight divisional titles. Buffalo runs the AFC East as things currently stand. But it's never easy to win a divisional crown in the NFL. If the Bills plan to do so again in 2025, these few things could make-or-break their upcoming season. With that, here are three things that could make-or-break the Bills' efforts at winning another AFC East title in 2025: James Cook's contract James Cook provides a positive impact from the Bills' backfield as his multiple Pro Bowl nods show. However, Cook wants a new contract from his team. He has not landed one yet in Buffalo and he will be a free agent after next season. If Cook doesn't get that wrapped up soon, could it impact his production in 2025? Keeping opponents honest with a good rushing attack could be pivotal for the Bills and a contract distract might disrupt things. The secondary While Buffalo is used to having a strong secondary under the watch of head coach Sean McDermott, there are a lot of question marks currently there. Christian Benford is the clear top cornerback following his contract extension but there are other unknowns. Will first-round rookie Maxwell Hairston find a way to be a productive starter across from Benford? Between Cole Bishop, Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp, who becomes a starter at safety? Josh Allen's health It's simple: The Bills go where Josh Allen takes them. If the franchise quarterback is hurt, it could end the season.
The Advertiser
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Elon Musk victory in war on strict Australian web laws
"A win for free speech in Australia." This is what Elon Musk's lawyers have said after overturning government orders blocking a post claiming transgender people belonged in a mental institution. Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and Canadian activist Christopher Elston have been in a legal battle with the eSafety Commissioner. Mr Elston reposted a Daily Mail article in February 2024 about Australian transgender man Teddy Cook and his appointment by the World Health Organisation to advise on issues of transgender and non-binary people's health. In the post, Mr Elston called Mr Cook a female and said trans people "belong in psychiatric wards". When Mr Cook came across the post, he made a complaint to the eSafety Commissioner which moved to block the post. Mr Elston's words were allegedly degrading to Mr Cook and the broader transgender community, the online regulator said. The activist's X account allegedly had more than 395,000 followers and the post was viewed 377,000 times and reposted 6,000 times in less than a fortnight. After X and Mr Elston challenged the notice, the Administrative Review Tribunal was asked to determine whether an everyday person would consider the post as cyber-abuse. Tribunal member Damien O'Donovan found late on Tuesday that the post did not intend to cause serious harm. However, he found the ordinary person would take away that transgender people belong in a psychiatric ward. "The post, although phrased offensively, is consistent with views Mr Elston has expressed elsewhere in circumstances where the expression of the view had no malicious intent," Mr O'Donovan said. X, through its lawyers at Thompson Geer, welcomed the decision. "This is another example of the eSafety Commissioner overreaching in her role and making politically motivated decisions to moderate what she considers Australians should and shouldn't read and hear from the outside world." Mr Elston said the decision sends a clear message to the government that it "does not have the authority to silence peaceful expression." In the tribunal hearing, lawyers for Mr Elston denied he intended to cause serious harm. The Canadian said he didn't know Mr Cook, reposted public information and usually misgendered people in his posts. A spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner noted the decision saying the regulator would continue to take seriously the responsibility of amending harms and protecting Australians. The decision is the most recent chapter in a long-running legal battle between the social media giant and online safety regulator. In May, the commissioner took X to court wanting the platform to do more to keep Australians safe online. The regulator also issued a penalty of $610,500 to the social media giant in February 2023, alleging it failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X is disputing the fine. Lifeline 13 11 14 Fullstop Australia 1800 385 578 "A win for free speech in Australia." This is what Elon Musk's lawyers have said after overturning government orders blocking a post claiming transgender people belonged in a mental institution. Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and Canadian activist Christopher Elston have been in a legal battle with the eSafety Commissioner. Mr Elston reposted a Daily Mail article in February 2024 about Australian transgender man Teddy Cook and his appointment by the World Health Organisation to advise on issues of transgender and non-binary people's health. In the post, Mr Elston called Mr Cook a female and said trans people "belong in psychiatric wards". When Mr Cook came across the post, he made a complaint to the eSafety Commissioner which moved to block the post. Mr Elston's words were allegedly degrading to Mr Cook and the broader transgender community, the online regulator said. The activist's X account allegedly had more than 395,000 followers and the post was viewed 377,000 times and reposted 6,000 times in less than a fortnight. After X and Mr Elston challenged the notice, the Administrative Review Tribunal was asked to determine whether an everyday person would consider the post as cyber-abuse. Tribunal member Damien O'Donovan found late on Tuesday that the post did not intend to cause serious harm. However, he found the ordinary person would take away that transgender people belong in a psychiatric ward. "The post, although phrased offensively, is consistent with views Mr Elston has expressed elsewhere in circumstances where the expression of the view had no malicious intent," Mr O'Donovan said. X, through its lawyers at Thompson Geer, welcomed the decision. "This is another example of the eSafety Commissioner overreaching in her role and making politically motivated decisions to moderate what she considers Australians should and shouldn't read and hear from the outside world." Mr Elston said the decision sends a clear message to the government that it "does not have the authority to silence peaceful expression." In the tribunal hearing, lawyers for Mr Elston denied he intended to cause serious harm. The Canadian said he didn't know Mr Cook, reposted public information and usually misgendered people in his posts. A spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner noted the decision saying the regulator would continue to take seriously the responsibility of amending harms and protecting Australians. The decision is the most recent chapter in a long-running legal battle between the social media giant and online safety regulator. In May, the commissioner took X to court wanting the platform to do more to keep Australians safe online. The regulator also issued a penalty of $610,500 to the social media giant in February 2023, alleging it failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X is disputing the fine. Lifeline 13 11 14 Fullstop Australia 1800 385 578 "A win for free speech in Australia." This is what Elon Musk's lawyers have said after overturning government orders blocking a post claiming transgender people belonged in a mental institution. Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and Canadian activist Christopher Elston have been in a legal battle with the eSafety Commissioner. Mr Elston reposted a Daily Mail article in February 2024 about Australian transgender man Teddy Cook and his appointment by the World Health Organisation to advise on issues of transgender and non-binary people's health. In the post, Mr Elston called Mr Cook a female and said trans people "belong in psychiatric wards". When Mr Cook came across the post, he made a complaint to the eSafety Commissioner which moved to block the post. Mr Elston's words were allegedly degrading to Mr Cook and the broader transgender community, the online regulator said. The activist's X account allegedly had more than 395,000 followers and the post was viewed 377,000 times and reposted 6,000 times in less than a fortnight. After X and Mr Elston challenged the notice, the Administrative Review Tribunal was asked to determine whether an everyday person would consider the post as cyber-abuse. Tribunal member Damien O'Donovan found late on Tuesday that the post did not intend to cause serious harm. However, he found the ordinary person would take away that transgender people belong in a psychiatric ward. "The post, although phrased offensively, is consistent with views Mr Elston has expressed elsewhere in circumstances where the expression of the view had no malicious intent," Mr O'Donovan said. X, through its lawyers at Thompson Geer, welcomed the decision. "This is another example of the eSafety Commissioner overreaching in her role and making politically motivated decisions to moderate what she considers Australians should and shouldn't read and hear from the outside world." Mr Elston said the decision sends a clear message to the government that it "does not have the authority to silence peaceful expression." In the tribunal hearing, lawyers for Mr Elston denied he intended to cause serious harm. The Canadian said he didn't know Mr Cook, reposted public information and usually misgendered people in his posts. A spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner noted the decision saying the regulator would continue to take seriously the responsibility of amending harms and protecting Australians. The decision is the most recent chapter in a long-running legal battle between the social media giant and online safety regulator. In May, the commissioner took X to court wanting the platform to do more to keep Australians safe online. The regulator also issued a penalty of $610,500 to the social media giant in February 2023, alleging it failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X is disputing the fine. Lifeline 13 11 14 Fullstop Australia 1800 385 578 "A win for free speech in Australia." This is what Elon Musk's lawyers have said after overturning government orders blocking a post claiming transgender people belonged in a mental institution. Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and Canadian activist Christopher Elston have been in a legal battle with the eSafety Commissioner. Mr Elston reposted a Daily Mail article in February 2024 about Australian transgender man Teddy Cook and his appointment by the World Health Organisation to advise on issues of transgender and non-binary people's health. In the post, Mr Elston called Mr Cook a female and said trans people "belong in psychiatric wards". When Mr Cook came across the post, he made a complaint to the eSafety Commissioner which moved to block the post. Mr Elston's words were allegedly degrading to Mr Cook and the broader transgender community, the online regulator said. The activist's X account allegedly had more than 395,000 followers and the post was viewed 377,000 times and reposted 6,000 times in less than a fortnight. After X and Mr Elston challenged the notice, the Administrative Review Tribunal was asked to determine whether an everyday person would consider the post as cyber-abuse. Tribunal member Damien O'Donovan found late on Tuesday that the post did not intend to cause serious harm. However, he found the ordinary person would take away that transgender people belong in a psychiatric ward. "The post, although phrased offensively, is consistent with views Mr Elston has expressed elsewhere in circumstances where the expression of the view had no malicious intent," Mr O'Donovan said. X, through its lawyers at Thompson Geer, welcomed the decision. "This is another example of the eSafety Commissioner overreaching in her role and making politically motivated decisions to moderate what she considers Australians should and shouldn't read and hear from the outside world." Mr Elston said the decision sends a clear message to the government that it "does not have the authority to silence peaceful expression." In the tribunal hearing, lawyers for Mr Elston denied he intended to cause serious harm. The Canadian said he didn't know Mr Cook, reposted public information and usually misgendered people in his posts. A spokesperson for the eSafety Commissioner noted the decision saying the regulator would continue to take seriously the responsibility of amending harms and protecting Australians. The decision is the most recent chapter in a long-running legal battle between the social media giant and online safety regulator. In May, the commissioner took X to court wanting the platform to do more to keep Australians safe online. The regulator also issued a penalty of $610,500 to the social media giant in February 2023, alleging it failed to adequately respond to questions about how it tackled harmful content on its platform, including child sexual abuse material. X is disputing the fine. Lifeline 13 11 14 Fullstop Australia 1800 385 578
