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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Three free agent safety options the Eagles should consider with Andrew Mukuba injured
Taking a look at three safeties the Philadelphia Eagles could bring in before the 2025 season Justin Simmons intercepts Mahomes in the end zone!📺: #KCvsATL on NBC/Peacock📱: Stream on #NFLPlus After trading C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston, the Philadelphia Eagles will have a new safety tandem in 2025. One of those starting spots is occupied by Reed Blankenship; the other will be determined in training camp. Third-year player Sydney Brown has been splitting first-team reps with second-round rookie Andrew Mukuba throughout camp, with Tristin McCollum mixing in. A recent shoulder injury has kept Mukuba out of the last two practices, putting Brown ahead in the competition. '[Sydney Brown] just needs to go out there and play good,' Eagles DC Vic Fangio said of Brown last week. 'So much of the safety position is just like ILB, where instincts and play recognition play a major part in how good you are. And, he just needs a lot of reps. He didn't start practicing last year until October, and I think at that point you're in game weeks, where you don't practice a whole lot, you don't have a lot of reps, so he didn't have a great opportunity last year because of his injury. Hopefully now, we'll see exactly what he can do.' With the current injuries and inexperience at the position, Philadelphia may be compelled to look at available veterans on the open market. Let's take a look at three free agent options the Eagles could explore if Mukuba misses extended time. Former two-time Pro Bowler Justin Simmons would be the most seamless fit for obvious reasons. He played under Fangio for three seasons in Denver (2019-2021), recording 14 interceptions and 36 pass breakups during that span. Simmons hasn't been bashful about his desire to not only reconnect with Fangio, but also current Eagles defensive backs coach Christian Parker. Simmons signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons last offseason and is being slightly more selective this time around. While the Eagles have focused on getting younger this offseason, Simmons' experience could help develop Philly's talented secondary. "I think Atlanta I would still pick 10 out of 10 times if I was in the spot (I was in) last year," Simmons said. "But in terms of where I'm at now, (I'm) being a little bit more picky where we want to go and where we want to call home next … the next two years, a year, whatever it is … but a contender is No. 1 on the list right now." Whitehead is a seasoned veteran with over 100 career starts, having spent five seasons with the Buccaneers and two with the Jets. A fourth-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2018, Whitehead has earned a reputation as a physical player on the backend. Although a pectoral injury limited him last season, Whitehead still appeared in 12 games, recording 79 tackles and three pass breakups. Whitehead re-signed with Tampa Bay on a two-year, $9 million deal last offseason but was released following a January car accident. Now fully recovered and medically cleared, he could be a budget-friendly addition to the Eagles' defense. THREE INTS FOR JORDAN WHITEHEAD 😱(via @nyjets) Marcus Williams was once considered one of the best young safeties in football. His elite playmaking ability in New Orleans earned him a five-year, $70 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022. Williams frequently missed time with injuries, however, and didn't play up to expectations when available. He was a healthy scratch down the stretch last year, leading to his release in March. Philadelphia is known for taking on reclamation projects, and perhaps Fangio can get Williams back on track after his worst statistical season. Williams has tallied 469 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 56 pass breakups across his eight-year career. .@MarcusWilliams' SECOND INT of the day! #RavensFlock📺: #MIAvsBAL on CBS📱: Stream on NFL+


Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Famed artist painting mural in Melfort to honour community support
MELFORT — Well-known Canadian artist Jerry Whitehead is creating a large mural this month to show appreciation to the community of Melfort and everyone who stepped up in the wake of the 2022 mass stabbing tragedy connected to nearby James Smith Cree Nation. 'I've wanted to do this project for some time,' Whitehead said. 'I'm glad the support is now in place to make it happen.' The mural will be constructed from 15 four-by-eight-foot aluminum panels and will feature imagery that reflects Melfort's identity as a friendly and supportive city. The design includes emergency vehicles, the historic post office on Main Street, scenes from the Melfort Fair, and Whitehead's signature powwow imagery rendered in bold colours. 'Most people who've travelled through Western Canada would likely recognize his art, even if they don't know his name,' Sandra Dancey, community organizer said. Whitehead is working on the mural panels inside the historic post office throughout July and into August. A member of the Cree Nation, Whitehead holds a Bachelor of Arts in Indian Art from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax. His formal education and lifelong dedication to his craft have earned him a strong reputation as an established and imaginative artist in Western Canada. The completed mural will be installed on the south wall of the Melfort Fire Hall later this summer. An official unveiling will be held, with local dignitaries and sponsors expected to speak about the artwork's significance to the community. The project is sponsored by Affinity Credit Union, with additional support from Prairie North Co-op, SaskGaming, Sauder Home Hardware, the City of Melfort and Northern Lights Gallery. The mural is a tribute to the strength and compassion shown by Melfort residents during and after the 2022 tragedy, when a series of mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation and nearby Weldon left 11 people dead and 18 injured — one of the deadliest attacks in modern Canadian history. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Are animals leaving Yellowstone National Park in ‘mass exodus'? NPS weighs in
After videos suggesting wildlife is fleeing Yellowstone National Park in a 'mass exodus' went viral on social media, the National Park Service is setting the record straight. The satirical videos started spreading in early July after a social media influencer and self-proclaimed 'animal expert' and 'everything expert' known as Scott Whitehead shared them to his accounts. The videos show mountain lions, grizzly bears and bison migrating out of the park in droves. Whitehead jokingly claims hundreds of the animals are 'heading south to Salt Lake City, Utah' and that the migrations are 'baffling the scienlific experts.' In another video showing dozens of what Whitehead calls 'grizzle bears' walking along roads, the internet troll claims park experts believe bison will be the next to migrate and that they've hired a 'Dr. Rimi Dimi' to crack the case. Some commented suggesting the animals 'sense something,' such as activity from a supervolcano underneath the park — or the 'last days of the Earth' as Whitehead suggests in some of the videos. Several people also commented on the satirical nature of the videos. 'Best trolling I've seen in a while,' someone commented under one of the videos. 'It's actually concerning to me how many people think this guy is being serious,' another person said in the comments. The National Park Service shared photos of bison in the park in a July 23 post on Instagram. 'Is there a mass exodus of animals going on in Yellowstone?' the agency said in the post. 'You may have seen videos or 'herd' online that the bison population in Yellowstone was leaving. That is false.' While bison certainly do live and travel in herds and 'migrate between different areas of Yellowstone throughout the year, they have not been exiting the park on any wild weekend getaways or relocating for work,' the park service said. And those migrations have been happening less this year, the agency said. 'With minimal bison-human interactions this year … frequent flier miles earned by bison meet and greets have been limited leading to more staycations,' officials said, adding that they hope the less frequent bison-human conflicts are the result of visitors 'respecting wildlife' because of the park service's 'ongoing 'don't pet that because it will hurt you' campaign.' 'In conclusion, as Abraham Lincoln once said, 'don't believe everything you see on tiktok,' the agency said. 'Something like that.'


Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Carole Whitehead: A lifetime in Bolton, a lifetime of giving back
This year's recipient of the Caledon's Community Champion Award is not only someone who has spent their whole life volunteering, but someone who has spent their whole life here in Bolton. Carole Whitehead is Caledon's 2025 Community Champion, and knows the Caledon community like the back of her hand. Whitehead came to Bolton when she was four-years-old, and although she had plans to move elsewhere, she never did end up leaving. Her volunteer life began when she was just 12, when she started helping at the United Church with Sunday School and the choir. Looking at Whitehead's long list of accomplishments, it would be safe to assume she never stopped volunteering after that. She shared her volunteer projects often led from one to another. Whitehead has been a Director for the Albion Bolton Historical Society for more than 25 years, but she initially had no intention of joining, she joked. It wasn't until she found herself cleaning out her parents' attic that her curiosity about Caledon's past was piqued. Her parents had settled in Bolton in 1941, and over the years, collected a multitude of things. 'They were both teachers and involved in the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, things like that. I just found so much that gave me a visual picture of life in Bolton the way it was, and that sparked an interest,' she shared. Following this, Whitehead got involved with the Bolton Fair, where she helped with the antique showings. She said that this is where her local knowledge began to expand significantly. 'Showing my Bolton things, and being there to hear other people talk about their Bolton things, it's always the stories that are involved; it isn't the object itself that's so important,' said Whitehead. Whitehead became an Associate Director of Antiques for the Albion Bolton Fair in 1995, and remains so to this day. She shared that, in her role as a Director for the Albion Bolton Historical Society, and as the oldest member on the Board raised in Bolton, she can often answer questions that no one else can. But she said it isn't so much the answering questions that makes her enjoy the role, but talking to people. 'I feel I can be useful. I meet people, and I learn things,' she said. With the Albion Bolton Historical Society, Whitehead spearheaded the Trillium Grant for the society to raise money for the display panels at the Humber River Heritage Park. The display is now a prominent historical feature in the town. Whitehead's volunteer past often aligns with history, as she was a part of the school reunion committee for her old school, The Albert Street School, here in Bolton. She said although it felt like herding cats at the beginning, they were able to hold many reunions in Bolton for 15 successful years. The school burned down in 1968, making it difficult to pass down the reunions to younger generations who had only briefly attended. She also currently volunteers at her church and joked that she has volunteered there 'forever.' Whitehead began volunteering there in 1960 and given her time as the church historian. She said she was glad she had volunteered at each place she had in the past, and that she got to meet a lot of people while doing so. Despite all her work for the community, Whitehead said she was 'absolutely stunned' and 'humbled' to learn that she had been named the 2025 Community Champion. 'There are so many people who do so much more than I do. I found out when somebody from the Town phoned me and said that this had happened. I don't think I believed it,' she remarked, laughing. Whitehead encourages the community to use their own time to volunteer. 'Come out to the historical site. Come out to the fair. Volunteer, use your time. Anything that interests you in Bolton, be a soccer coach. Volunteer for CCS. There are all sorts of opportunities,' she said. 'And you will meet people, you will learn things. It's good.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .


NZ Herald
23-07-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Agribusiness and Trade: Serko taps Bengaluru talent after acquisition
'We were looking for a new development hub and wanted to expand our global footprint. When we had the opportunity for the GetThere acquisition, India became our top choice. 'There's a good saturation of the knowledge we need for our business. In particular, we found people with corporate travel knowledge. That comes from Sabre's strong presence there. There are lots of folk working in the same domain as us there so getting people with travel knowledge is easier than in New Zealand. 'We didn't just get engineers, we got people who already understood corporate travel,' Young says. His colleague, Serko chief marketing officer Nick Whitehead says many of the company's leadership team had prior experience working with Indian teams, including himself at Expedia. Young says there is a cultural connection, in part due to the Indian expats working in tech roles in New Zealand. And then there is cricket. 'If you mention cricket, you've got instant rapport,' says Young. 'There's a natural affinity between India and New Zealand.' The company has supported this by encouraging two-way travel — sending New Zealand staff to India and bringing Indian leaders to New Zealand. Whitehead says Bengaluru is a competitive and vibrant tech hub. 'There's fierce competition for talent. We've hired senior leaders from Uber and others, who then attract great talent.' Serko chief marketing officer Nick Whitehead To win in a tight market, Serko had to invest in local branding and recruit top-down. Young says the team is 'phenomenally talented', and the perception of India as a source of only junior, low-cost labour is outdated. That may have been the case 20 years or so ago, not today. Running the Bengaluru hub has allowed Serko to tap into India's expertise in running global operations. Whitehead says: 'They think in terms of global command centres,' noting that India's fast-developing infrastructure and deep technical base provide a strong foundation for scaling. And that is factored into Serko's plans. 'We've got big ambitions to grow substantially, and the experience we've had to date in Bengaluru shows that we can get really good quality talent there. We need good leaders,' says Whitehead. Attracting talent in India means building the company's brand. 'We found everyone there reads the Hindustan Times in the morning, so we advertised in that newspaper. That's not something you'd think of doing here if you want to reach technology candidates. We've also been doing PR in general to become a more visible brand.' For now, India is not a core customer market for Serko, though that is likely to change over time. Whitehead says: 'It's the eighth-largest business travel market in the world, but its structure differs from Western markets — especially in areas like payments and procurement, which remain manual in many cases.' Serko faced some regulatory hurdles. Establishing a local presence required navigating paperwork, bank set-up, and director appointments. Young says this all took a long time, but there was nothing insurmountable. Serko had set up a company in India years ago and was paying a local director because that was easier than shutting down and starting again. It's less than a year since Serko acquired GetThere and the experience has been positive. Young says: 'It's been a great way to expand our global footprint. We've learned a lot, the quality of people has been outstanding, and it's laid a strong foundation for the future.'