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For those who may not be aware, the Guy Randazzo Memorial Golf Outing features student-athletes from the universities of Illinois and Iowa. This year, the participants included: **Illinois:** - Cole Rusk - Tanner Arkin - Mason Muragin - Jordan Anderson **Iowa:** - Addison Ostrenga - Drew Stevens - Hank...

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Let me ask you an honest question: Who’s your daddy? If you’re a high school student athlete in Illinois, the answer is easy when it comes to one’s “Right to Play.” It’s not your Mom or Dad. It’s a private third-party vendor called the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). If you play a high school sport, the IHSA controls you even when your school day is over and even more when school isn’t even in session. It’s long been an overreach of control from a small group of narrow-minded ego-driven adults literally dictating what student athletes and families can do in their free time. But much-needed and welcome change is getting closer for all student athletes and their families, as more and more student athletes and parents come forward from present and past to speak up and talk about the disadvantages the IHSA - and those who benefit from it - have and are causing. The first victory earlier this week was by slaughter rule, a 12-0 thumping over the IHSA in committee vote. Now it moves to the big leagues. You can read more here: I encourage you to engage and educate yourself in a topic that 75 percent of high school student athletes across the U.S. can do, but it’s something high school student athletes in Illinois can’t do. Over the next 30 days, you are going to see more stories and hear directly from student athletes, families, leading athletic trainers and doctors, school leaders from Illinois and other states on local and national media outlets talking about this overreach and how the IHSA continues to put student athletes at a disadvantage. So I ask you again: Since when does a private third-party vendor get to control what student athletes and their families do, especially during their free time? Think about that. As you’ll see once again, it’s another classic case of cherry-picking to benefit one’s self by an organization that has now lost three consecutive court cases due to its unlawful dictating overreach. As always, I’ll layout both sides and show you how this has and continues to work easily and well for high school student athletes and schools across the U.S. - except in Illinois. They’ll say “health & safety.” They’ll say “scheduling & other logistics.” I’ll show you how those stocked talking points aren’t even tired, “they’re outdated” as one athletic trainer and other athletic director said to me today. Change for adults who control is always hard. It’s time to do what is right and long overdue for high school student athletes and families in Illinois. You’ll see why loud and clear beginning this week. **This is the first in a daily series.**

Trost

11,116 views • 1 year ago

🎙️ MAL REVEALS MAJOR INFO ON J. COLE & DRAKE FALLOUT 👀🔥 (Rory & Mal Podcast) Mal just dropped a bombshell about the post battle aftermath and it raises more questions than answers. 🚨 THE BIG REVEAL According to Mal: •J. Cole has not spoken to Drake since early 2024 •This happened right after Cole backed out of the battle •This was immediately following a full tour together 👉 Despite years of public unity, the relationship allegedly went radio silent. 🤔 WHY THIS FEELS STRANGE •Cole and Drake had just toured together •Drake helped Cole secure his first #1 song •Millions were made on that tour •Then… no communication ever again Mal called the move “nasty” and says Cole owes fans and Drake an explanation in bars 🎵 THE APOLOGY THAT RAISED EYEBROWS •Cole released a song 5 months after the Drake vs. Kendrick / industry battle •In the song, he apologizes to Drake •But if they haven’t spoken since early 2024… ❓Was the apology genuine or just for optics? 🧠 THE “BARZINI MEETING” THEORY This brings back a theory I raised during the battle itself 👀 🎬 WHAT IS THE BARZINI MEETING? From The Godfather: •Barzini uses a trusted insider (Tessio) to request a “peace meeting” •The meeting is actually a setup to assassinate Michael Corleone •Famous line: “Whoever comes to you with this Barzini meeting… he’s the traitor.” 🎤 WHY THIS MATTERS IN HIP-HOP Jay Z once warned Drake directly: “Drake, here's how they gon' come at you With silly rap feuds, tryin' to distract you In disguise, in the form of a favor The Barzini meeting, watch for the traitors, uhh I done seen it all, done it all That's why none of these dum-dums could done him off…” 💭 The question now being asked: •Did Cole unknowingly (or knowingly) line Drake up to jump into the battle? •Was the Kendrick conversation the “meeting”? •Did something get said on that call that permanently severed the relationship? 🕵🏽‍♂️ THE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS •Who leaked the original “Push Ups” diss? •What exactly was said in the Cole x Kendrick conversation? •Why did Cole never speak to Drake again? •Were they friends… or just business partners? Even Mal admits: “This is not common knowledge. Fans did not know this.” 🗣️ MAL’S CORE DEMAND •Cole doesn’t need interviews •He doesn’t need podcasts •He doesn’t need press runs 🎶 Put it in the bars. Explain: •Why you backed out •Why you spoke to Kendrick •Why Drake never heard from you again 📌 BOTTOM LINE •Public unity ➝ private silence •Apology without reconciliation •A theory once dismissed now feels… possible •The battle may be over, but the story isn’t finished 👀 Who do you think really set the pieces in motion?

Cousin Tino ™️

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Fano is more than a resistance: it is the living embodiment of Amhara patriotism, the unyielding spirit of a people who have defended Ethiopia’s sovereignty for centuries. From the battlefields of Adwa to the fight against fascist invaders, Fano has stood as the shield of the nation, confronting enemies both foreign and domestic. Today, as Ethiopia faces one of its darkest hours, Fano rises once again, not for conquest, but for survival, not for power, but for justice and Amhara’s rightful place in the Horn of Africa. As indomitable as the mountains of Ethiopia, Fano moves with the wisdom of generations, armed not just with courage but with the timeless tradition of wax and gold. It stands for the Amhara people: the greatest architects of the Ethiopian state, who have borne the greatest brunt in building and defending it. Against the brutality of the Oromumma regime, against betrayal from within, and against those who seek to erase Amhara identity, Fano fights on, fearless and unbowed. It is the spirit of Che Belew, the echo of warriors past, the defiance of a people who will never be broken. May Fano endure, may Fano prevail, and may history once again remember the courage of those who stood when all else fell. እስከዳር እምሻው 🇪🇹አስካለ ማርያም Sheba - PushStart 🇺🇸🇪🇹🇪🇷🇺🇸 Neamin Zeleke Abrar Suleiman/አብራር ሱሌማን Teddy Sew Ⓕⓔⓣለወርቅ ☦︎ ♛𓃭 Almazachin Neftachin Maédot ማዕዶት 🇪🇹✡️🇪🇺 unapologetically Ethiopian! Tsedi አፅደ ማርያም☦️ Andargachew Tsege Jeff Pearce 🇪🇬AZIZ Abuhamar عبدالعزيز أبوحمر የኮከብ ልደት✊☦️ ASHEWEGOGO/ዋና መስሪያ ቤት Haile #AWA #AmharaStrong #Fano4Life Elizabeth Altaye Biniyam_Official (ጎንደሬው) @nuro_bezede Esete Selassie Rutta Alemu Sheba (ሳባ) @Shade_Of_Amhara

Dawit

35,710 views • 1 year ago

He’s asking the questions the rest of the media REFUSES to touch. As Rob Finnerty started pulling on one loose thread tied to the Brown University shooting, the story only got stranger. And the questions got harder to ignore. FINNERTY: “Why allegedly, reportedly has the profile of a well-known Brown student and Palestinian activist suddenly been scrubbed from the Brown University website?” “Don’t you think that’s strange?” “This person reportedly was an undergrad at Brown and part of the class of 2027. He also fits the description of the suspect in all those ring cam videos that we keep seeing. He’s also around five foot eight and has a stocky build.” “This person also reportedly a Palestinian refugee who was born in Lebanon, and his interests include the intersection of queer studies with Palestinian studies, which is not a real thing because there’s no such thing as queer studies in Palestine, because being gay there is against the law.” “Now again, and we want to be clear, none of this has been verified by the Providence Police Department because they haven’t verified anything.” “But don’t you think it’s at least a little bit interesting that the profile of a Muslim student at Brown, who is from a Muslim country, who also fits the description of the suspect, has suddenly been scrubbed from the internet?” “And don’t you think it’s interesting that this same individual has also mysteriously gone missing?” “And don’t you think that if this guy really had nothing to do with what happened with the shooting, if he was just running around looking for his lost cat on Saturday afternoon near that engineering building, don’t you think he would have come forward and said, whoa, guys, that’s me in the video, but I didn’t do any of this.” “And why isn’t anyone else asking that question?”

Overton

152,459 views • 8 months ago

👀 J. Cole’s “The Inevitable” Outro Has Me Reading Between the Lines In the outro of J. Cole’s new song “The Inevitable,” the beat switches to a sample of Mobb Deep’s “Drop a Gem On ’Em.” J Cole starts flowing over it. For context, “Drop a Gem On ’Em” was a diss track aimed at 2Pac, which immediately raised my eyebrows cause I knew it was a sample but couldn’t think which song it was from through research I found out the instrumental. 🎧 Why This Sample Feels Intentional • Mobb Deep’s track is tied to one of hip hop’s most iconic beefs • J. Cole rarely uses samples without purpose • The beat change happens specifically in the outro, where messaging often matters most 🤔 Possible Interpretations 1️⃣ A Subtle Message to Kendrick Lamar I’m wondering if this is aimed at Kendrick Lamar, who has been acting like he is 2Pac Reincarnated. If so, using a beat tied to a 2Pac diss could be symbolic rather than direct. 2️⃣ Context From “Euphoria” Kendrick previously sent shots at both Drake and Cole on “Euphoria,” rapping: “It’s three GOATs left, and I seen two of them kissin and huggin on stage I love ’em to death, and in eight bars, I’ll explain that phrase Cole and Aubrey know I’m a selfish nigga, the crown is heavy I pray they my real friends, if not I’m YNW Melly…” That line alone put Cole’s name in the conversation.. it definitely show being sent his way insinuating if you think you ready to to put the friendship aside and battle he’s ready to take you out. With that being said could this be J Cole responding? 3️⃣ Or Is J Cole Just Paying Homage On the flip side • J. Cole is a known student of hip hop history • Mobb Deep are legends • The sample could simply be respect and homage not smoke or is it? 🤔 🎤 The Question Was this intentional symbolism a quiet response or pure homage to Mobb Deep 🤔 Knowing Cole’s work, nothing feels accidental.

Cousin Tino ™️

226,626 views • 7 months ago

An Important Update on Comic Book #16 Collector Packs We want you to be aware about something you may notice with Comic Book #16 Collector Packs. The packs which have been delivered may currently have a faint white outline transfer on the exterior, a rare printing phenomenon called “gas ghosting.” During the heat-sealing process, elements of the white ink from the comic covers (A & B variants) may have transferred onto the black bag. While this does not affect the comics inside in any way, it may reduce the surprise element of opening the Collector’s Pack. This is an extremely rare manufacturing occurrence involving ink, paper, and heat during sealing. Our production partner has seen this only a handful of times over 25 years, and never previously with a bag. What we’re doing about it: - All customers who purchased a pack will be receiving an additional sealed pack 1:1 automatically - no action is required on your end. - All remaining unsold VeeFriends #16 Collector Packs are currently being treated with a reheating process to remove the ghosting anomaly. Once completed replacement packs will be sent out and sales of Comic #16 will resume. - Sales of Comic Book #16 Collector Packs are temporarily paused during the process of removing the ghosting effect from the pack. - We have also updated our release blogs and content for increased awareness on this matter. We encourage you to go ahead and open your pack, the next one coming is on us!

VeeFriends

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Luke Altmyer is one of the MOST DISRESPECTED QBs in the Big Ten heading into 2025. After a great 2024 season, this Illinois senior is getting ZERO love from analysts and so-called experts. In 2024, Altmyer was a straight-up game-changer for the Illini, leading them to a 10-3 record (tying the program’s single-season wins record) and three Top-25 victories. He had 2,717 passing yards, 22 TDs, just 6 INTs, plus 217 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs, and he led the nation with FIVE game-winning drives in the final minute or overtime, including clutch TD passes at Nebraska, vs. Purdue, and at Rutgers. He was the only QB in the nation with three game-winning TD passes in the final 2 minutes/OT. He was the only QB in the nation with four TD passes in a Top-25 road win. He was 36th nationally in passing efficiency (144.90) last year, which is within 5 points of Cade Klubnik, Kyle McCord, Quinn Ewers, Jalen Milroe, and Nico Iamaleava—also tied with Fernando Mendoza. He is the first Illini QB since 2013 with 20+ TD passes in a season. All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and a Davey O’Brien Award Class of 2024 member. Despite all these things, the disrespect is still there. Analysts are leaving him completely off their Top-10 CFB QB lists and even Top-5 Big Ten QB rankings. They’re hyping up unproven freshmen like Bryce Underwood and Malik Washington, or guys with minimal starts like Julian Sayin, over a proven QB1 like Altmyer. Even QBs who haven’t matched his production—Nico Iamaleava, Dante Moore, and Dylan Raiola—are getting more shine. And get this: some NFL Draft sites don’t even list Altmyer as a prospect but have Hank Brown and Malachi Singleton on their boards. Are you kidding me? This is the same Luke Altmyer who turned down a massive NIL deal to jump ship to Tennessee—a CFP team last year—because he’s loyal to Illinois and believes in the Illini Luke stayed in Champaign to finish what he started. That’s a 2025 Wooden Citizen Cup nominee and a leader who walks the walk. The Big Ten is stacked, but Altmyer’s one of the top returning QBs alongside Drew Allar. The hype around untested 5-stars is always high and they'll get their shine this season. But Altmyer’s 35 career TD passes (tied for 9th in Illini history), clutch gene, and third year in Lunney’s system make him a game changer. He’s not just a QB; he’s the heart of a team eyeing their first-ever CFP appearance. So, to the analysts, talking heads, and draft sites sleeping on Luke Altmyer: WAKE UP. This man deserves more respect, and he has a chance to show everyone why sleeping on QB1 in Champaign is a huge mistake. Let’s ride, Illini Nation! #Illini #BigTen #AltmyerSZN

The Big Ten Huddle 🎙️

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I am currently working to issue an official invitation from Israel and to host Sheikh Sheik Murshide Kheznewî in Israel. After watching a powerful and courageous interview he gave to the Kurdish TV channel Rûdaw, it is clear that this is a rare and bold voice of a Kurdish religious and social leader calling on the world to listen. These are his words, as stated in the interview: If you allow me, I want my voice to be heard. I want to call for help from Israel. Until when are we going to be killed by Muslims. Until when are we going to be sacrificed for Gaza and the Palestinians. If my country or land is destroyed, I curse the land of those who are against me. If my mother, our Kurdish mothers, cannot live, may the mothers of those who are against us not live either. If my country is not free, may the land of those who are against us not be free as well. For these reasons, we Kurds must be awake and aware. We need to strengthen our relations with Israel. We need an alliance with Israel. I, Sheik Murshide Kheznewî, promise that if Israel comes to the aid and helps free my people in Rojava, I will be Israel’s eternal servant. These words, coming from a senior Muslim cleric, reflect deep frustration with the regional reality and clearly identify Israel as a moral and strategic partner for the Kurdish people. The purpose of this invitation is to enable open, honest, and courageous dialogue religious, humanitarian, and diplomatic and to explore paths of cooperation that may benefit both peoples and contribute to regional stability. Always follow me. Sincerely, Yehuda Ben Yosef President of the Kurdish Community in Israel Follow me: 📘 Facebook: 📸 Instagram: ✖️ X (Twitter):

Yehuda Ben Yosef

89,525 views • 6 months ago

Fake Neutrality. Two-time Russian Olympian Vladimir Goncharov is fighting against Ukraine as part of the 1487th Motorized Rifle Regiment. This regiment participated in the destruction of residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in the Pokrovsk direction, which may qualify as a war crime. It is also worth noting that Goncharov himself understands that the fact of his service destroys the narrative about “innocent Russian athletes” whom the IOC considers “neutral.” “I try to turn away from the cameras when someone comes to film us. In my sport, I am quite a well-known person. If I end up in the frame somewhere, I think it will be the end for all Russian sports. They’ll say that Russian athletes are also participating in the war. We still haven’t washed off the doping scandal, and now this too,” Goncharov said after his mobilization. It seems that the only side that fails to understand that Russian sport is part of the Russian Federation’s military machine is the IOC and international federations. Despite the involvement of Russian athletes in propaganda and even their direct participation in aggressive actions, these organizations are already actively bringing back not only Russian athletes and the Russian Olympic Committee, but also all Russian symbols to the world sports arenas. Once again, it is worth reminding everyone that Russian athletes are guilty and must be isolated from the international sports arena. We should also call on the governments of other countries not to issue visas to Russian athletes who support the war or who are part of Russian propaganda (that is, absolutely all members of the Russian national teams).

Vladyslav Heraskevych OLY

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The players aren't even moving in sync. Thought this was about discipline and doing things uniform? Let's ignore ^ this ^ and the fact that football players are not military operators - and lets focus in on the fact that this SEAL hell week style of training is NOT how they train once they have been selected. It is used to weed out those who do not want to actually be there. Now maybe that is what is happening with this - but doing so in June before camp in August - doubtful. Going through one difficult training session will not make the players stand on the goal line - put their hands in the huddle - and then say "hey fellas - remember when we did that seal training in June - we got this - lets go score a TD" Now, I have been wrong before and will be wrong again - but this seems like a massive waste of time and funds - especially when support staff can train the players hard AND are underpaid. How does admin allow things like this? S&C coaches ALWAYS have to be aware of the transition periods - did this seal training happen right after May break? If so - seems like a TON of volume after a short amount of time..... Going through one event is not as hard as going through an entire off-season or year and doing ALL the little things right. Anyone can suck it up and get one training session done. Who can show up for the long haul. Focus on things like quality training: Sprint Jump Throw Push Pull Hinge Carry Crawl Not this. Athletes deserve better.

StrengthCoachNetwork

33,129 views • 2 years ago

“Mitch Marner disappears in the playoffs” One of the coolest parts about X is the having the ability to communicate with thousands of people who live in an entirely different universe. In my native reality, Mitch Marner is ranked 28th overall in points-per-game in the playoffs since he’s come into the league among players with 25+ playoff games played. Tied with Barkov and Ovechkin. That’s higher than all other Leafs, Panarin, Bergeron, Tkachuk, Stamkos, J. Robertson, and plenty more. Again, this is from the time he was a rookie - a wee lad. He’s 12th overall in the last 3 seasons with the same filter - and again, 1st on the Leafs. There is a SIGNIFICANT drop off, league-wide, in playoff scoring. This is not a recent phenomenon. There are 33 players with a point-per-game pace or better over the last 3 regular seasons. There are only 13 players at a point-per-game pace or better over the last 3 playoffs - Marner is one of them. Yes, even with his less productive post-season this year. This narrative that Marner disappears in the playoffs is weighted far too heavily on the confirmation bias of disgruntled fans online after the Leafs get eliminated. It is not rooted in reality. Full blown Marner Derangement Syndrome. There are plenty of justifiable reasons for trading Marner. His ability is not one of them. Here’s a quick highlight pack of Marner in the playoffs over the last 3 seasons for those of you whose bias has turned 16’s jersey into an invisibility cloak (courtesy of Danny9 & HockeyAllStar5): #leafsforever

Chris McCluskey

301,488 views • 2 years ago

This dude thinks he is a tough guy as he assaults an officer right in front of his parents in their home. Meet Anish Lakhe, a resident on the 8900 block of Brandon Road. In Darien Illinois. Darien Police Department officers responded to a domestic-related emergency call at the Brandon Road home. Upon their arrival, Lakhe was actively resisting efforts the officers were making to manage the situation. The encounter quickly turned physical. Lakhe assaulted one of the responding officers , causing physical injury to the Darien police officer before he could be successfully restrained and placed in handcuffs. ​Lakhe was subsequently transported to the DuPage County Jail and faced severe felony charges, including: ​Two Counts of Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer (Class 2 Felonies) ​Resisting a Peace Officer Causing Injury (Class 4 Felony) ​Domestic Battery (Class A Misdemeanor) Lakhe's legal troubles have not ended there and have further escalated. ​In early February 2026, Darien Police officers were dispatched right back to the exact same residence in the 8900 block of Brandon Road for yet another domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female complainant who exhibited visible bruising on her ankle. ​Lakhe was arrested once again at the scene and hit with a new round of criminal charges: ​Two Counts of Domestic Battery ​Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence ​He was once again booked into the DuPage County Jail. Public records and the repeated police dispatches confirm that Lakhe continues to reside at the same family home with his parents on Brandon Road, where both violent domestic escalations have manifested. We will have to keep an eye on this to see what court results are. Soft on crime Illinois let him right back out on cashless bail.

Giggling Ganon

2,962,234 views • 2 months ago