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رئيس حزب الديمقراطيين في 'إسرائيل' 'يائير غولان': نتنياهو لن يهزم حماس وهو يلحق الدمار ب'إسرائيل'
رئيس حزب الديمقراطيين في 'إسرائيل' 'يائير غولان': نتنياهو لن يهزم حماس وهو يلحق الدمار ب'إسرائيل'

Al Manar

time07-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Al Manar

رئيس حزب الديمقراطيين في 'إسرائيل' 'يائير غولان': نتنياهو لن يهزم حماس وهو يلحق الدمار ب'إسرائيل'

For most NFL retirees, the post-football chapter means golf, vacation homes, or maybe a guest spot on a talk show. But for Aaron Donald, it's all about going back to where it began—with the Rams in the City of Angels. Not to lace up and hit SoFi again, but to mentor the next generation inside the very same complex he once ruled. The three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year is still deeply involved with the team, not with pads or cleats, but with purpose. It's his AD99 Solutions Foundation that's quietly become the heart of this mission. Co-founded with his wife Erica, the foundation is about more than football—it's about giving back. This July 19, the foundation is set to host a training camp that's already got high school linemen and middle school flag football hopefuls buzzing. But it's not just about technique—it's about mindset, community, and opening doors for kids who've been shut out too long. With Donald and other vets guiding these young athletes, the camp isn't just a drill—it's a launchpad. What's more, this isn't your average 'coach by title' kind of vibe. Donald's mentorship goes deeper. He's working to mold character just as much as strength. Confidence, leadership, and mental stamina are top priorities in his playbook now. And while he's focused on building others, he hasn't let himself slide either. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad In fact, the 34-year-old recently dropped a set of photos and videos on social, just enjoying life. But one particular photo left Rams rookie Jared Verse speechless. Donald, shirtless and sculpted, looked every bit like he could still wreck an O-line. Verse reposted it on his Instagram story and wrote, 'Ion even feel bad bout the workout no more 🤣🤣.' The honesty? Totally relatable. But now Rams House is planning big for Donald since he hung up his cleats before the 2024 season. Now after 1 year of waiting, they are ready for Aaron Donald Bobblehead Night. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Rams continue to honor Aaron Donald So, mark your calendars, Rams House—November 23 is about to be legendary. That's when the Buccaneers come to town for Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium, and more importantly, when the Rams officially honor the heart and soul of their defense. 'Aaron Donald is one of the greatest Rams of all-time,' GM Les Snead said in a statement. 'And we can't wait to come together with our fans to thank him for everything he's done for our organization, our city and our game. It will be an honor to recognize Aaron on the very field where he sealed our Super Bowl win.' Naturally, fans haven't forgotten that moment either. With just 43 seconds left in Super Bowl LVI, Donald pressured Joe Burrow on a do-or-die fourth-and-1, sealing the 23-20 victory. It wasn't just another play—it was a legacy-defining finish. So it's no surprise the Rams are pulling out all the stops. The hype is real. The first 60,000 fans through the gates will score a rare No. 99 bobblehead—already causing a frenzy on eBay with pre-sales touching $150. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad That includes players too—just ask Jared Verse. He might want to use some locker room pull to lock one in early. With SoFi seating 70,240, fans have roughly an 85% shot—as long as they beat LA's fashionably late crowd. Tickets? They're moving fast. The Rams have single-game seats available through their official website and TicketMaster, with upper-deck prices starting around $100. On StubHub? About $30 cheaper. Either way, don't wait. The Rams will honor Donald and his family during halftime. Kickoff's at 5:20 p.m. PT on NBC—and yes, Aaron Donald's 2025 is already starting off iconic.

Five best 2025 NFL free agency moves: These teams and players shine
Five best 2025 NFL free agency moves: These teams and players shine

USA Today

time15-03-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Five best 2025 NFL free agency moves: These teams and players shine

Five best 2025 NFL free agency moves: These teams and players shine Show Caption Hide Caption Mike Greenberg says Aaron Rodgers still has ability to succeed in the NFL ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg chats with Mackenzie Salmon about what's left in the tank for Aaron Rodgers as he searches for a new team. Sports Seriously The first wave of free agency is complete. Every year the free agency period provides us a glimpse inside each organization – what they are thinking, approach for the immediate and long-term future and roster construction. The New England Patriots spent upwards of $200 million during the first wave of free agency and the Washington Commanders aggressively made trades. The quarterback carousel is churning as Geno Smith, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields all found new homes. All eyes are on Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson as we await their decisions. The first week of free agency featured many highlights. Here are my favorite moves of free agency thus far: Rams bring Davante Adams back to West Coast Adams is originally from the Bay Area and played college football at Fresno State. He was the No. 1 free agent on my board when the Jets released him. The 32-year-old wide receiver isn't the prolific playmaker he once was but he's still a smooth route runner who knows how to create separation. The Rams officially parted ways with Cooper Kupp. While Kupp ranks third in franchise history in receiving touchdowns and receptions, Adams is the superior all-around wide receiver, especially at this point in each of their respective career. Adams is a six-time Pro Bowler and has five straight 1,000 receiving-yard seasons, tied for the second-longest active streak in the NFL. He'll form a tremendous wideout due with Puka Nacua in Los Angeles. Adams has the versatility to line up in the slot or outside. He had slot 361 snaps in the slot and played on the outside 431 times last season, and he thrives running intermediate routes. 'We're going to do some good things,' Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell said. 'He is a great player, excited to play next to him and just can't wait for this season to start." Harold Landry reuniting with Mike Vrabel in New England Armed with the most cap space in the NFL entering the new league year, New England justifiably went on a spending spree. The Patriots doled out over $200 million dollars in overall contract value to players who should make immediate impacts this season. Milton Williams agreed to a four-year deal worth $104 million, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't given permission to discuss contracts. Davante Adams joins the Rams, who used condensed formations at the highest rate in the NFL last season (60.7%). Adams has recorded a league-high 19 touchdown receptions from condensed formations since 2020.@RamsNFL | #RamsHouse — Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 10, 2025 Williams' 54 pressures last year ranked in the top 10 for all interior defensive linemen this past season. He's a disruptive defensive tackle with huge upside. But my favorite move in New England is the addition of Landry. Patriots new head coach Mike Vrabel and Landry know each other well from their days together in Tennessee. Landry's familiarity with Vrabel's defensive philosophy should make for a seamless transition and he'll instantly become a defensive leader. The Patriots had an NFL-worst 28 sacks last year. Landry will swiftly improve New England's pass rush. He's tallied 64 pressures and 19.5 sacks the past two seasons. He comes to the Patriots with 50.5 career sacks all in a Tennessee uniform, which ranks sixth in Titans history. Laremy Tunsil lands in nation's capital The Texans traded their standout left tackle to the Commanders for a collection of draft picks. Tunsil bolsters Washington's offensive line and will be tasked to protect Jayden Daniels' blindside. He's a five-time Pro Bowler who's just 30 years old. The 6-foot-5, 313-pound left tackle allowed only two sacks and 19 pressures during 1,026 snaps last season. He had a 93% pass block win rate, per ESPN analytics. What are the Washington #Commanders getting in LT Laremy Tunsil? I took a deep dive into Tunsil's game to find out — Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 11, 2025 Washington had the seventh ranked total offense and a top three rushing attack in 2024. Tunsil's ability at left tackle will only strengthen the Commanders offense in Daniels' sophomore season and beyond. Tunsil marks the second big trade the Commanders made since the start of March. The Tunsil trade was preceded by a deal that landed wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the nation's capital. Both moves signal the Commanders are going all in while they are in an advantageous position of having a budding star quarterback on a rookie contract. Bears fortify offensive line The Bears made a concerted effort to bolster their offensive line. Chicago acquired guards Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney in separate trades and then signed USA TODAY Sports' top ranked free agent center in Drew Dalman. Dalman allowed just a 4.8% pressure rate in nine games last year and Jackson gave up zero sacks and nine pressures in four games, per Pro Football Focus. Both Dalman and Jackson were limited by injuries, but they present a clear upgrade from Chicago's 2024 O-line. Plus, Thuney is a four-time Super Bowl champion and regarded as one of the best guards in the NFL. Thuney had the third-highest pass blocking grade for all guards last season, per Pro Football Focus (even though he slid over to left tackle later in the year to help end Kansas City's revolving door at the position). Thuney's experience and leadership will be invaluable for Caleb Williams and the Bears. Williams was sacked 68 times last year, which is the third-most in NFL history. Williams acknowledged some of the sacks were his fault. He tended to play oft-script and hold onto the football too long. Offensive-minded head coach Ben Johnson can help Williams become a better quarterback. The offensive line Chicago's assembled will aid, in a big way, in that effort as well. Chiefs taking calculated chance at left tackle Kansas City went through four starting left tackles last year. Guard Joe Thuney filled in admirably when he moved to left tackle to finish the season, although, he was overwhelmed playing on the outside (just rewatch Super Bowl 59). The Chiefs seem to be confident that they fixed a glaring position of need after they acquired career backup offensive tackle Jaylon Moore. Is it risky choice? Sure. But the Chiefs clearly studied Moore, liked what they saw on tape and Andy Reid and Brett Veach deserve the benefit of the doubt. The former 49ers tackle registered only 12 regular season starts in four seasons, albeit playing behind Trent Williams doesn't warrant criticism. He looks the part when on the field. He's 6-foot-4, 311 pounds and moves well. The left tackle allowed one sack and 10 pressures in 271 offensive snaps, including 159 pass-block snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. He's given up five sacks and 31 pressures in 447 career snaps. Some nice pass protection reps here from Jaylon Moore against Jared Verse and Chris Jones #ChiefsKingdom — Price Carter (@priceacarter) March 10, 2025 Moore signed a two-year deal worth $30 million, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they aren't authorized to discuss the contract. He has the potential to fill a big void and be Kansas City's long-term answer at left tackle. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.

Rams special teams star Jake Hummel signs with the Ravens
Rams special teams star Jake Hummel signs with the Ravens

Yahoo

time13-03-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Rams special teams star Jake Hummel signs with the Ravens

One of the Los Angeles Rams' top special teams contributors won't be returning to the team in 2025. Linebacker Jake Hummel signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini. Full terms of the deal were not immediately reported. It's unclear what the Ravens deal is and/or if the Rams tried to retain Hummel, but there is a connection to Baltimore. Hummel played with Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar in college at Iowa State and the two reportedly remained friends. Jake Hummel & Charlie Kolar were teammates at Iowa State. Their good buddies & Kolar actually sealed Hummel on Tylan Wallace's Punt return TD vs the Rams in 2023.😂The boys are reunited in Baltimore💜 — hezzo🧃 (@hezzosmith) March 13, 2025 Hummel, a former undrafted player in 2022, played almost exclusively on special teams over the past three seasons. He played more than 300 special teams snaps in each of the past two seasons and only combined for 117 defensive snaps over that span. The 26-year-old tallied eight special teams tackles in 2024 and blocked a punt against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14, which was returned for a touchdown by Hunter Long (who recently left for the Jaguars). PUNT BLOCKED! TO THE HOUSE FOR SIX!📺: @NFLonFox | #RamsHouse — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 8, 2024 Hummel's loss shouldn't affect the Rams' linebacker depth much, but his absence will be felt on special teams. The Rams will also need to figure out their linebacker issue soon, too, after losing Christian Rozeboom and Michael Hoecht in free agency. This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL free agency: Rams special teams star signs with Ravens

Calvin Johnson, former teammate of Matthew Stafford, explains what motivates Rams QB
Calvin Johnson, former teammate of Matthew Stafford, explains what motivates Rams QB

USA Today

time03-03-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Calvin Johnson, former teammate of Matthew Stafford, explains what motivates Rams QB

Calvin Johnson, former teammate of Matthew Stafford, explains what motivates Rams QB Matthew Stafford enters his 17th NFL season and fifth with the Rams. "(Matthew Stafford) is seeing everything A LOT clearer than he was... Right now it's just ART to him." 💪 HOF'er @calvinjohnsonjr on what motivates former teammate Matthew Stafford 🔊@heykayadams @RamsNFL | #RamsHouse — Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) March 3, 2025 Matthew Stafford enters his 17th NFL season in 2025 and fifth with the Los Angeles Rams. At the age of 37, he's seen almost everything you can see as a quarterback: From the highs of winning a Super Bowl to the lows of single-digit win seasons with the Detroit Lions for the first 12 years of his career. So, what motivates a quarterback who's been in the NFL this long? One of Stafford's best former teammates, Hall-of-Fame receiver Calvin Johnson, told FanDuel TV's Kay Adams that Stafford isn't just playing out there on the field. He's performing art. 'Matthew loves to perform. He knows that he still has it in the tank,' Johnson said. "And I feel like he's seeing everything a lot clearer than he was — not that he wasn't seeing back then — he's seeing all the looks almost. He knows what defenses are going to do him. For right now, this is art to him. He's picking them apart.' This is, ultimately, part of the reason why Stafford returned to the Rams. He knows the system well with a 34-23 record since 2021 and has made the postseason in three of his four seasons in Los Angeles. Stafford's age is a positive for him, too, when dealing with new and emerging defenses around him. He may not have gotten that on a different team in the twilight of his career. And while his long-term future remains a question mark, the continuity of playing with the Rams and under head coach Sean McVay helps Stafford maintain that level of excellence he's had throughout his NFL career.

NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026
NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026

CNN

time05-02-2025

  • Business
  • CNN

NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026

The National Football League is going Down Under. The NFL announced Wednesday it will host the first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026. The Los Angeles Rams will be the designated home team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, an Australian shrine. They will play against an opponent who will be revealed later. 'Expanding to Melbourne, Australia, a beautiful city with a rich sports history, underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. 'We look forward to making history in what is an important market for the NFL and a significant next step in expanding our international footprint.' #RamsHouse goes down under for the FIRST EVER NFL regular season game in Australia!​🇦🇺 » Rams owner Stanley Kroenke said it's an 'exciting day' globally for Rams' nation. 'When we first identified Australia as one of our global markets, it was not only because of our passionate fans who reside there, but also because of the important role Los Angeles plays in serving as a gateway to Australia and many countries across the Pacific,' Kroenke said in a statement. 'Today is an exciting day for Rams fans across the world, especially in Australia, where our players and organization have received an enthusiastic reception over the past few years when we have been in market.' Along with the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles hold marketing rights in the continent. The MCG will be the #RamsHouse in 2026! 🐏🇦🇺 The @RamsNFL are the 2026 @NFL Melbourne Game designated team. Register your interest 👉 Australia is a 'significant global market' for the NFL, the league said, and has a fan base of 6.6 million. 'We're thrilled the NFL will be touching down in the sporting capital of Australia,' Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said in a statement. 'It's a win for jobs, a win for businesses and a win for fans who will get to see American football played at the iconic MCG.' The 2026 game isn't the league's first foray into Australia. The Denver Broncos faced the San Diego Chargers in a 1999 preseason game in Sydney. The NFL has played 55 regular season games internationally, with London, Mexico City, Toronto, São Paulo, Brazil and two German cities — Munich and Frankfurt – serving as hosts.

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