The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way millions of Americans plan for retirement, according to Penny Pennington, Edward Jones managing partner. “A third of those say that they are going to be working longer. But another third say they’re going to be working a shorter amount of time,” said Pennington during Yahoo Finance’s All Markets Summit: The Path Forward. Pennington became Edward Jones’ sixth managing parter in 2019. She joined the firm in 2000 as a financial advisor. Today, Edward Jones… Source link
Read More »Suns GM James Jones named NBA Executive of the Year
As his Phoenix Suns secured a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference finals on Sunday, the NBA announced that general manager James Jones is the league’s Executive of the Year. Jones won the award in a tight race, earning nine first-place votes and 65 total points. Utah Jazz Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey also secured nine first-place votes but finished behind Jones in total voting with 61 points. The Suns improved from a 34-39… Source link
Read More »Julio Jones traded to Titans for second-round pick
The Tennessee Titans might have the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. The team made a huge splash Sunday, acquiring All-Pro wideout Julio Jones from the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons announced the news Sunday, revealing the team will receive a second and a fourth-round pick for Jones. The Falcons will send back a sixth-round pick in 2023. The deal was initially reported by ESPN’s Dianna Russini, who said the trade was expected to be completed within 24-48 hours. Jones, 32, has been one of the… Source link
Read More »Jon Jones hires adviser as Ngannou-Lewis is set
UFC president Dana White gave a hearty thumbs up Wednesday to Jon Jones’ announcement that he’d hired former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer as his new adviser. Schaefer was brought on board to help facilitate a bout between Jones and heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. White, though, said that if Ngannou-Jones happens, it will be down the road. He said Ngannou will make the first defense of his heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis in Houston, likely in August. But White… Source link
Read More »Julio Jones makes it clear he’s leaving the Atlanta Falcons
The Julio Jones trade speculation has been percolating for months, especially in the past few weeks. Jones’ comments Monday on a national sports show should only crank up the boilers several degrees. In a surprising appearance on FS1’s “Undisputed” — with host Shannon Sharpe calling him on his cellphone on the air — Jones was asked about his future with the Atlanta Falcons. “Oh, man, I’m out of there, man,” Jones said. No, was this Jones projecting? Or does he have information from the… Source link
Read More »Are the Falcons shopping Julio Jones?
Julio Jones made one of the greatest catches in NFL history, and it’s all but forgotten. With under five minutes remaining in the game and the Falcons up by eight, Jones extended on a Matt Ryan pass that was probably nine feet in the air, toe-tapped as he was falling out of bounds at the opposition’s 22, and cradled the ball like a newborn in what should have been a game-clinching catch. Of course, the Falcons had been leading that game by a score of 28-3, so you probably know what… Source link
Read More »Jon Jones denies $30 million demand for Francis Ngannou fight
This may shock you, but negotiations between Jon Jones and the UFC do not appear to be going well. The former UFC light heavyweight champion took to Twitter on Friday to respond to UFC president Dana White’s claim that he had demanded $30 million to fight heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou: White threw out that claim during an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” saying that he is ready to give Derrick Lewis the next shot at the heavyweight crown: From MMA Fighting: “In his deal, he’s… Source link
Read More »49ers ‘didn’t ask me a thing’ about Mac Jones at Pro Day
There’s a lot riding on the San Francisco 49ers‘ first-round draft pick. They traded up from No. 12 to No. 3, giving up their first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 to get that prime spot. With those first round picks gone, they have to get this one right. The Niners have been frequently connected to Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, so you’d imagine they’d want as much info about him as possible if he’s going to be their No. 3 overall pick, right? If the Niners are looking for more perspectives… Source link
Read More »Aliyah Boston, Haley Jones friendship behind emotional Final Four hug
The shot rimmed out. Hands snapped to heads. South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston sank to the floor. And after the most dramatic of Final Four finishes, after inches separated heroism and heartbreak, Stanford players bounded toward their bench. They leapt into one another’s arms. Haley Jones, who’d hit the game-winning jumper, celebrated as jubilantly as anyone. Then she looked across the court, and paused. A few dozen feet away, she saw a dear friend. A friend she communicates with almost… Source link
Read More »Cowboys’ Jerry Jones happy he ‘overpaid’ Dak Prescott
It has been a good week for Dak Prescott. On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback secured a new $160 million contract that includes $126 million in guaranteed money, $66 million due the moment he signed. On Wednesday, he took a victory lap alongside the man who signs those checks — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Prescott and Jones met with media to discuss the new deal that keeps Prescott in Dallas for the next four years, a contract Jones is counting on to reap dividends in the win… Source link
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