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Rodgers and Steelers: could an early-release escape hatch be on the table if 2026 sours?
sports13 days ago

Rodgers and Steelers: could an early-release escape hatch be on the table if 2026 sours?

The piece treats talk of a potential, unofficial escape-hatch clause in Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers deal as speculative, noting that veteran contracts are primarily about money and structure. It suggests one possible scenario: if Pittsburgh regresses early, Rodgers could seek a path to be released after Week 9 so he could sign elsewhere, but stresses any such arrangement would hinge on waivers timing and lacks substantiation.

via NBC Sports|
#aaron-rodgers#contract-negotiations#nfl
Braves Promote Jim Jarvis, Designate Jose Azocar for Assignment
baseball20 days ago

Braves Promote Jim Jarvis, Designate Jose Azocar for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Jim Jarvis to the majors for his first call-up and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment. Jarvis has delivered strong trends in the minors, including a .308/.415/.445 start at Gwinnett with 15 steals in 153 PAs, and could add infield depth as Ha-Seong Kim returns; Azocar, who has limited minor league options, is likely to clear waivers or be traded in the coming days.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#braves#jim-jarvis
Bears Target Veteran Edge Rusher Snowden After Raiders Move on
sports22 days ago

Bears Target Veteran Edge Rusher Snowden After Raiders Move on

The Chicago Bears could claim Charles Snowden, a former UDFA edge rusher who spent 2024–25 with the Raiders, after Las Vegas waived him. Snowden has shown pass-rush ability and versatility (including occasional inside rushing) and could add veteran depth and competition for Chicago’s edge group as the team assesses Dayo Odeyingbo and Shemar Turner this offseason.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bears#edge-rushers#nfl
California Reopens Century-Old Oil Route to Ease Gas Shortage
business1 month ago

California Reopens Century-Old Oil Route to Ease Gas Shortage

California has revived a century-old tactic by allowing foreign-registered oil ships to move fuel between U.S. ports under a Jones Act waiver to boost supply amid a lack of interstate pipelines, a move the Trump administration says could lower gas prices; nine shipments have already arrived in Los Angeles and Martinez with more planned, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed pipeline openings on environmental grounds and the waiver runs through May 17 with possible extension.

via New York Post|
#business#california#gas-prices
Tigers claim Grant Holman off waivers to bolster bullpen depth
sports1 month ago

Tigers claim Grant Holman off waivers to bolster bullpen depth

Detroit claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to the Florida Coast League, while Trey Sweeney was moved to the 60-day injured list to clear 40-man space. Holman, who debuted in 2024 and owns a 4.66 ERA in 38 2/3 MLB innings across 40 games, has two minor-league option years remaining and battled rotator cuff tendinitis in 2025, giving Detroit another flexible bullpen arm as it pursues its pitching-chaos approach.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen-depth#detroit-tigers#grant-holman
Pirates Move Valdez to Triple-A as Infield Logjam Intensifies
baseball1 month ago

Pirates Move Valdez to Triple-A as Infield Logjam Intensifies

The Pirates outrighted Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis after he cleared waivers following a designation for assignment, as infield depth solidifies with Spencer Horwitz at first and Konnor Griffin at short; Valdez will remain in Indianapolis and could pursue minor league free agency at season’s end if not added back to the 40-man roster.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#designated-for-assignment#enmanuel-valdez
NCAA Eyes Five-Year Eligibility with Age Cap and Stricter Redshirt Rules
sports1 month ago

NCAA Eyes Five-Year Eligibility with Age Cap and Stricter Redshirt Rules

The Division I NCAA Cabinet is weighing a proposal to grant student-athletes five full years of eligibility, starting from their 19th birthday or high school graduation, whichever comes first, with a hard age limit and strict redshirt/waiver restrictions limited to a small group of outliers (maternity leave, military service, religious missions). If approved, the rule could roll out as soon as fall 2026 in phases, and would seek to protect current players while addressing past waiver use and related political discussions around extending eligibility.

via SwimSwam|
#eligibility#five-year#ncaa
EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices
energy2 months ago

EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices

The EPA, in coordination with the DOE and under the Clean Air Act, issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow nationwide sale of E15 and to remove state boutique fuel rules for E10, effective May 1–20, 2026, to bolster the U.S. fuel supply and reduce pump prices ahead of summer. The move relaxes low-volatility and blending limits and sets a nationwide 10 psi Reid Vapor Pressure standard, with E15 already available at about 3,000 stations. Officials say the action increases consumer choice and domestic energy independence while environmental protections remain intact, and the EPA may extend the waivers if conditions warrant.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#e15#energy#epa
US eases sea-borne Iranian oil sanctions to ease global energy squeeze
world2 months ago

US eases sea-borne Iranian oil sanctions to ease global energy squeeze

The Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver allowing the purchase of Iranian oil loaded at sea to relieve global energy-supply pressures amid the US-Israel war on Iran, marking the third temporary relief in about two weeks. Officials say roughly 140 million barrels already in transit will reach markets to help stabilize prices, while critics warn it could bolster Tehran’s war effort; supporters insist the policy is strictly limited to oil in transit and does not enable new purchases or revenue access for Iran.

via The Guardian|
#energy#iran#oil
Trump weighs temporary Jones Act waiver to cool oil prices
economy2 months ago

Trump weighs temporary Jones Act waiver to cool oil prices

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a 30-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged tankers to move cargo between US ports and help refineries amid oil prices above $100 a barrel, aligning with other moves like coordinated SPR releases with G7/IEA. The Jones Act keeps domestic shipments to US-built/owned/flagged vessels, so waivers could cut costs but are politically sensitive due to maritime unions; previous waivers occurred in 2021 and 2022.

via Euronews.com|
#economy#energy-policy#foreign-flag-ships