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41 minutes ago
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Jets' Aaron Glenn Reveals 'We're Built For This' Message to Locker Room
Jets' Aaron Glenn Reveals 'We're Built For This' Message to Locker Room originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Jets can now begin to move through their offseason work after the hiring of Aaron Glenn as head coach and Darren Mougey as general manager. Advertisement Now that those two key decisions have been made, attention turns to the roster and who will stay and go as Glenn and Mougey look to shape this team in their image and bring success back to the AFC East franchise. With Glenn speaking at his introductory press conference, one thing stands out about the new Jets head coach - he's ready for the fight. "Put your seat belts on and get ready for the ride, put your seat belts on, and get ready for the ride," Glenn said. "Listen, there are going to be some challenges, but with challenges becomes opportunity, but here's what I do know, we're the freaking New York Jets, we're built for this (expletive)." New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn© Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Those are powerful words, Mr. Glenn. Advertisement Given how poorly the team fared both on and off the field last season, some don't think this will be a quick turnaround, but make no mistake, Glenn is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work alongside Mougey. Will there be challenges? Sure. But Glenn is determined to be all gas, no brakes as he attempts to steer this embattled ship to calmer waters. Related: Darren Mougey Facing 2 Big Jets Decisions It won't happen overnight, as there are a host of decisions that the Jets must get right, but with Glenn now steering this ship, it feels like they have a chance to build something. Now, will Glenn be a success? It's too early to tell, but you can make sure he won't rest until the job is done. Why? Because he's built for this. Related: Rodgers and Glenn Double-Move Idea Gets Jets Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Patrick Mahomes Disrespected By Two-Time Super Bowl Champion QB
Patrick Mahomes Disrespected By Two-Time Super Bowl Champion QB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The run that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes finds himself on is nothing short of incredible. Mahomes already has three Super Bowl rings to his name something many great players never claim once. Advertisement But Mahomes' excellence has been no flash in the pan or strike of luck. Rather, Mahomes and the Chiefs have carried the torch from the New England Patriots as the next great NFL dynasty, appearing in the last seven AFC Championship games and winning the AFC West each of the last nine seasons. To question Mahomes greatness would simply be foolish. However, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger treaded that line on a recent episode of his podcast "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger." "Yes, I think Patrick Mahomes is phenomenal. He's going to go down as, you know, another arguable goat. You know what I mean? There's only like one goat, but there's goats—the whole herd of goats,'' he said. "I would take Aaron (Rogers) in his prime over Patrick right now,'' he said. Advertisement The eye test certainly showcases Rodgers' brilliance from his prime years and he remains a cemented great at the quarterback position despite a whacky spiral over the last few years. Perhaps there is some success fatigue with regard to Mahomes' accomplishments as well. Regardless, Mahomes continues to make any argument against him all the more difficult with each passing season. Not even a decade into his career, Mahomes has earned a place at the table of legends with more room to add to a laundry list of accolades. The success before and amid his prime is undeniable. One could perhaps squint and see some merit to where Roethlisberger's coming from here. But it is still a difficult argument to make against Mahomes who may have even better days ahead which would be a scary sight for the rest of the league. Related: Chiefs Push For Major Move Amid Stadium Relocation Rumors Related: Chiefs Urged To Sign $23.4 Million Star To Complete Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
LeSean McCoy Rips Steelers Legend For One Ridiculous Reason
LeSean McCoy Rips Steelers Legend For One Ridiculous Reason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ben Roethlisberger never had a flashy style that drew praise as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. But "Big Ben" was consistent in his 18 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, always keeping the team in the playoff mix against grueling competition in the AFC. Advertisement While his all-time standing may not rank highly, perhaps he was somewhat forgotten in an era where Tom Brady and Peyton Manning dominated the discourse around quarterbacks in the AFC. But on the subject of quarterbacks, Roethlisberger recently shared a hot take that he would take prime Aaron Rodgers over the current iteration of Patrick Mahomes. Yes, an opinion one could argue is pretty far out though not completely unjustified when watching the tape. Regardless, former NFL running back LeSean McCoy made clear he would not stand for such a thought, ripping Roethlisberger for his controversial Rodgers praise on FS1's "The Facility." "Big Ben hates," McCoy said. "One thing about Big Ben, you play 18 years, you have no All-Pros, not one, not one first team, not one second team. This is just me, I don't respect players that talk about greats a certain way and you have nowhere the type of success they had. Advertisement "You played for 18 years, and you never was considered the best quarterback or the second-best quarterback in football." McCoy's explosive rant certainly pulls too and glosses over the greatness of Roethlisberger's era. The Steelers were one of the more staunch opponents of the unmatched New England Patriots dynasty commanded by Brady. His greatness even stifled Mannings legacy, holding him to two Super Bowls in his extensive career. Roethlisberger may not have the individual accolades of the others of his time, but he still managed to claim two Super Bowl victories of his own, leading Pittsburgh to triumphs in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. In comparison McCoy does boast a more accomplished individual resumé and two Super Bowls. However, Roethlisberger played an active role in his career apex moments whereas McCoy leeched his rings as a spectator from the sidelines at the tail-end of his career. Advertisement Needless to say, McCoy's reaction is pretty sharp for a hot take relatively meaningless in the grand scheme. Related: Jets' Breece Hall Makes Feelings About Steelers' 'Misunderstood' Aaron Rodgers Perfectly Clear Related: Steelers Behind-The-Scenes Look At 'Aggressive' Trade And Metcalf's View On Rodgers This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Hindu
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Bangladesh squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026: Sabina Khatun not named in Peter Butler's team
Seasoned international Sabina Khatun was not part of Bangladesh's 23-member squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers named by head coach Peter Butler. The Bengal Tigresses plays Bahrain, Myanmar, and Turkmenistan in the qualifiers with the group winner advancing to the tournament set to be held in Australia next year. The 31-year-old forward in February had led a protest against Butler where more than a dozen women's national team players refused to train under the Englishman and accused him of inappropriate behaviour. However, this stand-off wasn't the reason behind the player's exclusion, according to Butler. 'I think Sabina has run her race. If I'm being honest with you, if I'm being practical, I think her time's come to an end. I think you've got to move on,' the coach had said during a press conference last month. Bangladesh squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Goalkeepers: Rupna Chakma, Swarna Rani Mandal, Mile Akter Defenders: Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar S, Afeida Khandakar, MST Joynob Bibi Rita, Nilufa Yasmin Nila Midfielders: Monika Chakma, Maria Manda, Most Munki Akhter, Sapna Rani, Kohati Kisku, MST Halima Akther Forwards: Ritu Porna Chakma, Tohura Khatun, Shamsunnahar J, MST Sagorika, Shaheda Akter Ripa, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Most Sultana, Nabiran Khatun, Umehla Marma Bangladesh AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers schedule Bangladesh vs Bahrain - June 29 at 5 pm (4:30 pm IST) Bangladesh vs Myanmar - July 2 at 2 pm (1:30 pm IST) Bangladesh vs Turkmenistan - July 5 at 5 pm (4:30 pm IST)
Business Insider
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
How African countries are investing pension assets
Pension funds are already managing an estimated $455 billion in assets. South Africa leads, accounting for more than $315 billion, about 70% of the continent's pension capital. Africa possesses over $1.1 trillion in domestic institutional capital from sources like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. South Africa accounts for $315 billion of Africa's pension capital, with Nigeria's pension assets steadily growing despite currency challenges. Reforms in various countries aim to redirect pension funds toward critical sectors such as infrastructure and manufacturing. When people talk about Africa's development, the conversation often turns to aid or foreign investment. But what if the money to build Africa's future is already here, within its borders? Recent research from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) suggests exactly that. The continent is home to over $1.1 trillion in institutional capital from domestic sources like pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and development banks. As Africa's working-age population grows faster than anywhere else in the world, there's a critical opportunity to channel this local capital into long-term development. Pension funds are already managing an estimated $455 billion in assets. South Africa leads, accounting for more than $315 billion, about 70% of the continent's pension capital. Nigeria, despite a dip in dollar terms due to currency depreciation, now holds over ₦22.8 trillion (around $14.2 billion) in pension assets, with steady growth in local currency. Pension assets by country Yet many have questioned whether Africa's pension funds are being put to their best use. Encouragingly, several countries are pushing forward with reforms to unlock this capital and direct it toward productive sectors like transport, energy, digital infrastructure, and manufacturing. These efforts include diversifying permissible investments, revising limits that concentrate assets in government securities, and loosening caps to enable more flexible and strategic capital deployment. Two standout examples are Namibia and Nigeria. Namibia has adopted a regulatory approach, through NAMFISA's Regulation 29, requiring pension and insurance funds to invest part of their portfolios in local, unlisted companies. Nigeria, on the other hand, uses a market-based strategy. Its public-private institution InfraCredit offers local currency guarantees to de-risk infrastructure investments, helping pension funds invest in long-term projects without needing strict allocation mandates.
