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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight IV named to NFL All-Breakout Team
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight IV was a revelation for Mike Macdonald's defense last season. Helping replace Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker at off-ball 'backer, Knight was an outstanding fit on defense. The former UTEP standout recorded 88 tackles in 16 games. Knight now enters his sophomore campaign as an unquestioned starter next to Ernest Jones IV. recently put together a 2025 All-Breakout Team for the upcoming season. Knight made the cut at linebacker. "The unheralded fourth-round pick out of UTEP quietly made his mark as a rookie with 88 tackles (three for loss), 1.5 sacks and four QB hits in 16 games," Bucky Brooks wrote. "Knight quickly outplayed his draft pedigree (No. 118 overall), emerging as a disruptive defender on the second level. With Mike Macdonald poised to tap into the second-year pro's skills as a sideline-to-sideline pursuer, the Seahawks might have found another defensive gem to build around." Knight is among the most important defenders on the 2025 Seahawks. Sideline-to-sideline linebackers play a notable role in Coach Macdonald's complex defense. The Jones-Knight partnership proved to be legitimately effective down the stretch of 2024. The second-year pro should be significantly better this year with another offseason of development under his belt. This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: NFL: Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight IV named to 2025 All-Breakout Team
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kyler Murray named MVP sleeper for 2025 after ‘quietly' having one of his best seasons
Kyler Murray has long been seen as a player with MVP potential. But entering his sixth NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback is still searching for his first vote. That might finally change in 2025. Murray is coming off what quietly was one of the most efficient years of his career — and now that he's fully recovered from his 2022 ACL injury, signs point to an even bigger breakout looming. "I think Murray quietly had one of his best seasons last year, and he's reaching the peak of his career just as the Cardinals appear to be rounding into form,' Eric Edholm wrote. 'The key to building on that might be avoiding those handful of dud games Arizona seems to have offensively with Murray at the helm. Shed those, and he and the team should be in decent shape.' Those 'dud games' are what have plagued both Murray and the Cardinals in recent years, often killing momentum in the middle of otherwise promising stretches. Arizona briefly held first place in the NFC West last November but dropped five of their last seven games. And while the defense has received much of the offseason attention thanks to key draft additions like Walter Nolen and Will Johnson, the real story might be Murray. His 2024 stat line — 3,851 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 572 rushing yards and five rushing scores — was his second-best career-wise in most of those categories. He also played an entire season healthy. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Murray now has the best offensive arsenal he's ever worked with, led by tight end Trey McBride and No. 4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr. If he stays on the field and maintains last year's pace, the numbers will take care of themselves. The Cardinals have built the roster for him to succeed. FanSided's Romell Williams wrote that 'there should be no excuse as to why Murray doesn't have a career year in 2025.' He added that if Murray doesn't show significant progress this season, Arizona could be in the quarterback market by 2026. But a career year doesn't just mean good stats — it means wins. Arizona has finished at the bottom of the NFC West two out of the last three years, and with head coach Jonathan Gannon also under pressure to deliver, expectations are rising. There's also the contract factor. Murray is playing under a five-year, $230.5 million deal signed in 2022, but his dead cap hit drops significantly after this season. If the Cardinals struggle again, Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr believes Arizona may look to recoup value via trade. The stakes are clear. But so is the opportunity. If Murray can string together consistency, stay healthy, and lead Arizona back to the playoffs in a winnable NFC West, he'll be hard to ignore in the MVP conversation — especially for a player who's never received a single vote. This is the window. It's now or never.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
XRP Breaks Above $3 With Volume Surge Ahead of Futures ETF Launch, Next Target $3.40
What to know: XRP jumped 4.85% from $2.91 to $3.05 between July 16 05:00 and July 17 04:00, forming a $0.19 range (~6.18% volatility) and peaking at $3.09 on strong volume. Afternoon session (17:00–20:00) saw volume exceed 170 million as XRP breached the $3.00 barrier — a psychological and technical milestone. Support formed within the $2.98–$3.00 zone and held into the close, signaling continued institutional interest. Final hour (03:39–04:38) price advanced from $2.99 to $3.05 (+1.97%), with volume bursts over 3.8 million confirming the breakout. News BackgroundXRP careened out of a prolonged consolidation range as institutional flows surged ahead of the ProShares XRP Futures ETF launch set for July momentum through $3.00 marks a significant shift from recent sideways price action — with whales and treasury desks re-entering near breakout RSI enters overbought territory, technical strategists suggest a sustained close above $3.00 could unlock price discovery toward fresh highs. Price Action Summary Range: $2.91 → $3.09 | $0.19 swing = 6.18% volatility Breakout Sessions: 170M+ volume cleared $3.00 resistance during afternoon trading Support Zone: $2.98–$3.00 held firm through pullbacks Final Hour: XRP rallied from $2.99 → $3.05 (+1.97%) with volume triggers Resistance: $3.09 noted as short-term profit-taking zone Technical Analysis Institutional-backed breakout confirmed by heavy volume and clean structure Support firm near $2.98–$2.99, marking a solid base for continuation RSI enters overbought, flagging potential for consolidation Key breakout validation required above $3.05–$3.09 with sustained volume Upside targets: $3.40–$3.60 initially; potentially $4.80–$5.00 on ETF-led momentum What Traders Are Watching Will $3.00 flip into support on Monday's session? Breaks above $3.09 with volume could spark moves toward $3.40 Watch RSI — if consolidation is needed, dip to $2.95–$2.98 offers entry ETF launch could be a catalyst, but sustainability depends on follow-through flow TakeawayXRP's breakout is anchored in real volume, not just narrative. Clearing $3.00 on 170M+ volume marks a structural shift ahead of the ETF launch. If momentum holds, next targets lie in the $3.40–$3.60 range — possibly higher with continued institutional participation. Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
Globe and Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Bullish on Canadian Utilities Ltd.
Canadian Utilities CU-T declined from $41.94 in August, 2022, to $28.13 in October, 2023, (A-B) while trading below a falling trendline (dotted line). From late-2023 to mid-2024, the stock traded in a horizontal range mostly between $29.00 and $32.50 (dashed lines), then rallied above the top of this range (C) and above the 40-week Moving Average (40wMA), which also started to rise, indicating a change in trend. However, Canadian Utilities settled in another range, mostly between $33 and $37, from mid-2025 to early 2025 (dashed lines). The recent advance above the top of the second range as well as above the falling trendline, signalled a breakout and the start of a new uptrend (D). There is good support near $36; only a sustained decline below this level would be negative. Point & Figure measurements provide targets of $42 and $45. Higher targets are visible. Monica Rizk is the Senior Technical Analyst of the Phases & Cycles publication ( Chart source:
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears WR Rome Odunze predicted to have breakout season under Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, where there's plenty of excitement with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge. There's no shortage of talent on the roster, including some young players poised to make big contributions in 2025. Bucky Brooks unveiled his 2025 All-Breakout Team that featured one prominent second-year player: Wide receiver Rome Odunze, who he believes will benefit significantly from the addition of Johnson. Ben Johnson's arrival and Caleb Williams' expected development should result in increased production for the Bears' WR2 in 2025. As a big-bodied playmaker with sticky hands and rugged running skills, Odunze can excel as a possession receiver in a ball-control offense that frequently targets the middle of the field. With Williams instructed to play on time, the QB should find the second-year receiver early and often, with opponents forced to defend a multi-faceted attack that efficiently mixes run and pass plays with a creative approach. The addition of Johnson will no doubt elevate the entire offense, and there are some young playmakers, like Odunze, who serve to benefit the most. Brooks believes Odunze has the potential to thrive as a target in the middle of the field and could benefit from the abundance of weapons on the field. Odunze had a respectable rookie season with 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns despite being the third receiver behind DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. But with Allen no longer in Chicago, the stage is set for Odunze to have a bigger role on offense – especially with Johnson running the show and as his rapport with Williams continues to flourish. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears WR Rome Odunze predicted to have breakout season
