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USA Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson football starters named to 2025 Outland Trophy preseason watch list
The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday announced several preseason watch list awards, including the Outland Trophy, which honors the nation's top interior lineman. Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller and defensive tackle Peter Woods were among the 50 players named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list, the FWAA announced. A 6-foot-6, 315-pound product of Strongsville, Ohio, Miller is a three-year starter at offensive tackle for the Tigers. He started all 14 games for the Tigers last season and has played in 41 career games (all starts) while at Clemson. Woods, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound defensive lineman, enters his junior season at Clemson after playing in 11 games (10 starts) a year ago. He finished with 28 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble. In two seasons at Clemson, the five-star prospect out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, near Dabo Swinney's hometown of Pelham has registered 54 tackles (31 solo), 11 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in 23 career games (12 starts) with the Tigers. Per a press release: "The recipient of the 2025 Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 12. The official trophy presentation to the winner will be made at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee on Jan. 21, 2026 in Omaha, Neb." Both Miller and Woods recently made USA TODAY Sports' All-ACC preseason team. Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List 2025 Clemson football schedule 2025 Clemson will open the 2025 season against the LSU Tigers at Memorial Stadium in prime time on Aug. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ABC. All times Eastern. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Lawmakers demand more security amid rise in assassination attempts
Members of Congress have increased funding for their own personal security expenses amid a chilling rise in attacks on lawmakers in recent months. A string of politically-charged threats and attacks in recent months have legislators on edge and fearing for their safety. A source on the House Administration Committee confirmed to the Daily Mail that there has been an increase to the resources available to members to fund security enhancements ahead of the August recess when lawmakers return to their districts and states to meet with constituents. This pilot program includes $20,000 for a residential security program for each member, up from $10,000, to allow them to install a comprehensive suite of security equipment at their residences, according to a document shared with the Daily Mail. Additionally, the document states that lawmakers will be provided $5,000 a month for personal security measures, a sizable increase from just $150. The cash for the security programs is coming from the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the House, the House Sergeant at Arms (HSAA). The $5,000 stipend is already in place but expires at the end of FY2025 and would need a vote to be renewed. The $20,000 residential program does not have to be voted on again and is a 'lifetime' amount, the source confirmed. Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, posted earlier this summer about being targeted in an antisemitic attack while driving. The individual, who drove Miller off the road while waving a Palestinian flag, later turned himself into authorities. 'The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control,' Miller wrote on X in June around the time of the attack. 'Today I was run off the road in Rocky River, and the life of me and my family was threatened by a person who proceeded to show a Palestinian flag before taking off.' Miller later announced that he asked the Capitol Police to investigate. The incident is just one of the thousands of threats that Capitol Police deal with annually, and members have asked congressional leadership to make a plan. Democrat Congressman Jared Moskowitz was the target of a gunman arrested last year, who lived under ten miles away from his Florida home. 'Someone's gonna get killed here. It almost was me,' Moskowitz told the Wall Street Journal. The additional funds couldn't be coming at a better time. The campaign office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was vandalized with red paint resembling blood last week. A disturbing video made its rounds on X of the congresswoman's Bronx campaign headquarters being vandalized in red paint. A note was also attached to the front gate reading 'AOC Funds Genocide in Gaza .' The glass directly covering photograph of the congresswoman's face was entirely obscured by red paint as well. The unhinged action came days after AOC voted against an amendment proposed by MAGA Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to cut funding to Israel 's 'golden dome' air defense systems by $500 million. Members of Congress from both parties have been threatened in recent weeks. Florida Republican Kat Cammack shared last month that her district office had to be evacuated due to death threats she received following a Wall Street Journal story that detailed her experiences with an ectopic pregnancy last year. Cammack, 37, is currently pregnant and expecting her first child in mid-August. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the congresswoman spoke of 'imminent death threats against me, my unborn child, my family and my staff' based on her revealing her story about a 'nonviable pregnancy with no heartbeat.' The threats to Cammack came just over a week after a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were assassinated at their home by a gunman.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Dramatic rise in assassination attempts has lawmakers demanding more security: 'Someone is gonna get killed here'
Members of Congress have increased funding for their own personal security expenses amid a chilling rise in attacks on lawmakers in recent months. A string of politically-charged threats and attacks in recent months have legislators on edge and fearing for their safety. A source on the House Administration Committee confirmed to the Daily Mail that there has been an increase to the resources available to members to fund security enhancements ahead of the August recess when lawmakers return to their districts and states to meet with constituents. This pilot program includes $20,000 for a residential security program for each member, up from $10,000, to allow them to install a comprehensive suite of security equipment at their residences, according to a document shared with the Daily Mail. Additionally, the document states that lawmakers will be provided $5,000 a month for personal security measures, a sizable increase from just $150. The cash for the security programs is coming from the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the House, the House Sergeant at Arms (HSAA). The $5,000 stipend is already in place but expires at the end of FY2025 and would need a vote to be renewed. The $20,000 residential program does not have to be voted on again and is a 'lifetime' amount, the source confirmed. Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, posted earlier this summer about being targeted in an antisemitic attack while driving. The individual, who drove Miller off the road while waving a Palestinian flag, later turned himself into authorities. The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control. Today I was run off the road in Rocky River, and the life of me and my family was threatened by a person who proceeded to show a Palestinian flag before taking off. I have filed a police report with Capitol Police and… — Max Miller (@MaxMillerOH) June 19, 2025 'The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control,' Miller wrote on X in June around the time of the attack. 'Today I was run off the road in Rocky River, and the life of me and my family was threatened by a person who proceeded to show a Palestinian flag before taking off.' Miller later announced that he asked the Capitol Police to investigate. The incident is just one of the thousands of threats that Capitol Police deal with annually, and members have asked congressional leadership to make a plan. Democrat Congressman Jared Moskowitz was the target of a gunman arrested last year, who lived under ten miles away from his Florida home. 'Someone's gonna get killed here. It almost was me,' Moskowitz told the Wall Street Journal. The additional funds couldn't be coming at a better time. The campaign office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was vandalized with red paint resembling blood last week. A disturbing video made its rounds on X of the congresswoman's Bronx campaign headquarters being vandalized in red paint. A note was also attached to the front gate reading 'AOC Funds Genocide in Gaza.' The glass directly covering photograph of the congresswoman's face was entirely obscured by red paint as well. The unhinged action came days after AOC voted against an amendment proposed by MAGA Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to cut funding to Israel 's 'golden dome' air defense systems by $500 million. Members of Congress from both parties have been threatened in recent weeks. Florida Republican Kat Cammack shared last month that her district office had to be evacuated due to death threats she received following a Wall Street Journal story which detailed her experiences with an ectopic pregnancy last year. Cammack, 37, is currently pregnant and expecting her first child in mid-August. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the congresswoman spoke of 'imminent death threats against me, my unborn child, my family and my staff' based on her revealing her story about a 'nonviable pregnancy with no heartbeat.' The threats to Cammack came just over a week after a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were assassinated at their home by a gunman. Melissa Hortman, a Democratic former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband were killed after the assailant pretended to be a cop at their front door. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was also the target of an arson attack in April when a man set fire to the governor's residence.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Askou's 'engaging' football can deliver top-half finish
Where will Motherwell finish in the league and why?I am bursting with new-season optimism and cannot wait for it to come crashing down in aside, after seeing the style of play our new manager Jens Berthel Askou has been implementing, I can see us finishing fifth or way we play now is engaging and something we haven't seen at Fir Park before. Playing with wingers has been a breath of fresh air after Stuart Kettlewell's reluctance to sign or field any, and it is paying is the best signing or has he not signed yet and who should it be?Signing wise, it is too soon to tell who is the best. What it will come down to most is who we go for once we inevitably cash in on Lennon do you want from your manager?My expectations are not massive as it would be unfair to expect miracles from Askou at this stage. If we can reach a cup semi-final and a get top-six finish, I'll be more than happy. European football would be nice will be the breakout star in your squad?So far Tawanda Maswanhise and Callum Slattery have gone from underrated to applauded now that Miller is out of the spotlight. If we can spread the goals between those two I can see them being our two most important is your biggest concern?The only thing I'm really concerned about involves Miller. If we get less than expected for him or struggle to replace his ability, we could be in I don't expect us to suffer hugely as we have shown we can replace important players who have departed in the past, like David Turnbull and Kevin van Veen.
Politico
12 hours ago
- Business
- Politico
Don Tracy considers governor bid
Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Brace for it. Colbert cancellation could mean more Trump jokes, not fewer, reports WBEZ's Mike Davis Illinois Playbook at the Hideout on Aug. 7 featuring Congressman Mike Quigley. Details here TOP TALKER 2026 INTRIGUE: A familiar Republican name is eyeing the 2026 governor's race. Don Tracy, the former chair of the Illinois Republican Party, confirmed to Lee Enterprises' Brenden Moore that he is actively considering a bid for the state's top job. 'I'm taking a hard look at it,' Tracy told Moore, noting he's been 'making some calls' and that 'several people' have urged him to throw his hat into the ring. The potential candidacy comes at a time when the Illinois GOP is in a prolonged wilderness stretch, failing to win a statewide race in nearly a decade. Tracy may be the Republican to change that. He's a Springfield attorney and businessman with ties to the party's donor class. And though he stepped down as chair last year, Tracy's name still carries weight in Republican circles. It wouldn't be easy. Incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire with virtually unlimited resources and a finely tuned political operation, announced in June that he will seek a third term. The governor has already signaled an aggressive campaign that focuses on attacking extremism. THE BUZZ SILLY SEASON: It turns out Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry isn't endorsing fellow Commissioner Donna Miller's bid for Congress after all. Last week, Miller's campaign trumpeted endorsements featuring suburban mayors and 10 of her County Board colleagues, including Lowry. It seemed like a show of unity. Not so fast. After seeing our report on the endorsements, Lowry's political spokesperson said he's not endorsing Miller, or anyone, in the IL-02 congressional race for the seat now held by Rep. Robin Kelly, who's running for U.S. Senate. The back story: More than a year ago, Lowry agreed to endorse Miller if she were to run for Congress, and she in turn would endorse him if he ran for Cook County Board president, according to folks in both their camps. But since Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking reelection, Lowry's not running. Preckwinkle, meanwhile, is backing state Sen. Robert Peters in the race. He said, she said: Lowry's team said they notified Miller's team in May about the non-endorsement. But Miller's team says Lowry's team signaled earlier this month that he was supporting her. The takeaway: In Illinois politics, alliances can be fragile and timing is everything. If you are Bill Lowry, Playbook would like to hear from you! Email: skapos@ WHERE'S JB At Lessie Bates Senior Circle Cafe in East St. Louis at 11 a.m. to hold a roundtable discussion addressing SNAP cuts WHERE's BRANDON At City Hall at 9:30 a.m. for his regular media briefing — At the Rainbow Push Coalition at 6 p.m. for the Community Youth Lakeside Chat Where's Toni No official public events Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or a (gasp!) complaint? Email skapos@ BUSINESS OF POLITICS — In IL-09: Daniel Biss has been endorsed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim in his bid for the open IL-09 congressional seat. 'Daniel Biss is a tough advocate and effective leader for the people he has served,' Pappas said in a statement. 'He has been responsible with public money and made smart investments for his communities.' — In IL-02: The IAM Union, formally known as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, has endorsed Robert Peters in the IL-02 congressional district race. Peters is a state senator who chairs the Illinois Senate Labor Committee. — State Sen. Sue Rezin, who serves as deputy Republican leader, is returning to the trail. 'After a lot of thought and discussions, I have decided to run for reelection to protect taxpayers' pocketbooks, strengthen public safety and keep and grow good-paying jobs right here at home in the 38th Senate District,' she said in a statement. Rezin has been serving in the General Assembly since 2010. Her launch video is here. THE STATEWIDES — Gov. JB Pritzker signs two more gun control measures: One requires Illinoisans to more quickly report lost firearms, and another mandates law enforcement agencies statewide participate in a federal gun tracing platform, by the Tribune's Olivia Olander and Jeremy Gorner. — Hospitals are scaling back trans care for youth. A rapid response team is stepping in: 'The team has a network of practitioners in Illinois who don't rely on payments from the federal government, which threatens to cut funding to gender-affirming care providers,' by WBEZ's Kristen Schorsch. — Rate increases, express lanes, new highways considered in tollway's latest strategic plan: 'Board directors on Monday approved a 20-year road map that intertwines road building and repairs with 'innovation, equity and sustainability,' by the Daily Herald's Marni Pyke. — ComEd closes $10M customer relief fund after 70,000 applications, by the Tribune's Robert Channick CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools official tells families budget cuts will mean changes on their campuses: 'Students may see fewer hot school meals, delays in updating technology, fewer crossing guards and other changes,' by Chalkbeat's Mila Koumpilova. — Restaurants feeling impact of tariff uncertainty, policy shifts: 'New ordinances have required Chicago restaurants to give workers paid time off and higher hourly wages. Cook County property taxes have risen, and rents alongside them. Add in broad economic factors, and Chicago restaurants' labor and product costs have increased more than 35 percent since 2020, according to the Illinois Restaurant Association,' by Crain's Ally Marotti. COOK COUNTY — Rolling Meadows hopes for redevelopment near Bears' potential new home: 'The visibility of this location is really important as far as a gateway into and out of our community, and especially knowing what might be coming in the future down the road, that may make this site a highly desirable development site,' City Manager Rob Sabo said, by the Daily Herald's Christopher Placek. SPOTTED — Illinois Atty. Gen. Kwame Raoul hosted a fundraiser Monday at Joy District in Chicago for Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones. In the room: Congresswoman Robin Kelly, New York Attorney General Letitia James, former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, State Rep. Kim duBuclet, Ald. Matt Martin, former state Sen. Jacqueline Collins and former state Sen. Majority Leader James Clayborne. TAKING NAMES — Lenny Innocenzi, a restaurateur and community leader, has received the Highland Park Community Foundation's Jack Blane Community Service Award, named for longtime public servant Jack Blane. The award recognizes residents 'who go above and beyond in their dedication to the Highland Park-Highwood community.' Innocenzi is the former owner of Buffo's in Highwood and helped establish Highwood Days. — George Lucas finally comes to Comic-Con to give a preview of his new museum, by The Associated Press' Andrew Dalton Reader Digest We asked what mascot besides an elephant and donkey you'd choose for the major political parties. Michael Churchill: 'Pangolin because it would help raise awareness about endangered species that need our protection.' Cynthia Ann Given: 'Tiger because it's independent and represents strength, courage and strategic thinking.' Kent Gray: 'Niffler, from Harry Potter, for the Democratic Party.' Lucas Hawley: 'The capybara for an anti-war or anti-interventionist party because it is peaceful and a friend to all.' Jim Lyons: 'A female kangaroo. The pouch ... to store envelopes.' Joseph Monack: 'A capybara because it brings peace and joy.' Dennis Rendleman: 'For Independents, the pangolin. They are passive — their defense is to roll into a ball — and endangered, making them the most trafficked animals in the world. Other than eating only insects, they sound like Independents.' Charlie Schlenker: 'A mugwump.' NEXT QUESTION: Is it better to work inside the system for change, or challenge it from the outside? KEEPING UP WITH THE DELEGATION — Durbin demands tapes of Ghislaine Maxwell interviews: 'The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee also pressed the Justice Department for a promise that Maxwell will not be pardoned for her cooperation in matters related to the Jeffrey Epstein files,' by The New York Times' Annie Karni. THE NATIONAL TAKE — Federal employees can pray and preach in the workplace under new Trump rules, by POLITICO's Gregory Svirnovskiy — Trump, breaking with Netanyahu, acknowledges 'real starvation' in Gaza, by POLITICO's Myah Ward IN MEMORIAM — Hall of Famer and Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with prostate cancer: 'Sandberg still holds the modern-era franchise record for runs scored (1,316). Among right-handed hitters, he leads the pack in career singles (1,624) as a Cubs and triples in a single season (19 in 1984),' by the Sun-Times' Maddie Lee. TRANSITIONS — Tom Carney has been named assistant secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation. He's the former commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation. — Devin Carpenter is now a partner in Honigman's Litigation Department. He joins from DLA Piper. EVENTS — Tonight: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is hosting a Community Town Hall featuring Democratic AGs Letitia James (New York), Keith Ellison (Minnesota), Peter Neronha (Rhode Island) and Nick Brown (Washington). Topic: The impact of federal actions on Illinois. RSVP here — Tonight: Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will host a town hall at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. — Tonight: State Sen. Bill Cunningham and state Reps. Mary Gill and Rick Ryan will host a 'Healthcare is a Human Right Town Hall' at 5:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library in Chicago. — Wednesday: It's National Cheesecake Day, and Eli's Cheesecake will be passing 45-cent slices at its Forest Preserve Drive location and free slices at three locations around Chicago. Here's where you can find them. TRIVIA MONDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Brandon Lee for correctly answering that the late California Sen. S.I. Hayakawa wrote for the Chicago Defender during the 1940s. TODAY's QUESTION: Which Arlington Heights native and DePaul basketball alum spent a season coaching the Chicago Rockers of the Continental Basketball Association? Email your answer to: skapos@ HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ashley Jenkins-Jordan, the chief of staff for Illinois Senate President Don Harmon; Yusuf Nekzad, legislative director for Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski; broadcaster Sam Brief and former NBA star and Farragut Academy alum Tony Brown. And belated greetings to Kieran Lawless of Sen. Dick Durbin's office, who celebrated Monday. -30-
