Knoxville plans to sell a piece of Chilhowee Park, site of the annual Tennessee Valley Fair, to the Emerald Youth Foundation so the nonprofit can build a sports complex on the city’s east side.

Egypt on Tuesday launched its first National Strategy for Youth and Sports for 2025–2032, a comprehensive plan aimed at developing the two sectors to serve over 61% of the country’s population, the Ministry of Youth and Sports said.

The strategy was launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, in partnership with United Nations organisations in Egypt, the cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. The launch coincided with International Youth Day.

In a recorded message, Prime Minister Madbouly said the state is determined to turn the strategy into a “tangible reality” through careful monitoring, integration between entities, and investment in the capabilities of its youth, whom he described as “the true wealth of Egypt.”

Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, said that work on the strategy began in 2019 and overcame challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and global changes. He stated it was the first national strategy of its kind for the youth and sports sectors in Egypt.

“The strategy represents a major step in developing the youth and sports sectors in cooperation with civil society institutions, to serve more than 61% of the population,” Sobhy said during the launch event.

He explained that the plan is based on four main pillars: the integrated upbringing and development of youth; promoting sports and physical activity as a lifestyle; enhancing athletic competition and achieving leadership; and improving governance in the youth and sports sectors to boost their contribution to the economy and sustainable development.

“The main goal of the national strategy is the optimal investment in the energies and potentials of Egyptian youth, turning them into a driving force for sustainable development,” Sobhy added.

In her own recorded message, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, said that despite global challenges, the government has set ambitious development goals under its action programme and Egypt’s Vision 2030, with investment in youth energies being a strategic necessity for achieving comprehensive and sustainable economic development.

The launch event was attended by the Minister of Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, as well as former ministers, heads of authorities, ambassadors, university presidents, public figures, and representatives of civil society, the private sector, and youth and sports federations and clubs.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll has made it clear since his introductory news conference in January that he intends to win now, and he and the Raiders have taken steps to be more competitive, such as trading for veteran quarterback Geno Smith.

But Carroll also has been forthright that rookies will get the opportunity to play, pointing to his own history with first-year players at Southern California and with the Seahawks.

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And, so far, Carroll has been a man of his word, with rookies and other young players getting the chance to make a big impact in training camp and in Thursday’s preseason opener at Seattle.

The latest depth chart that was released Tuesday underscored that commitment.

Seven rookies are on the two-deep, including running back Ashton Jeanty, wide receiver Dont’e Thornton and cornerback Darien Porter on the first team. All three were drafted this year in the first four rounds. Eight second-year players — four on each the first and second team — also populate the depth chart.

“I’m not hesitant to play young guys,” Carroll said. “We’ve almost forced them into it and forced to feed them until they show us who they are, what they’re all about and how much they can handle. It isn’t all on them. It’s on us to make sure that we ask them to do things that they’re capable of doing at this time.”

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Carroll used this plan at USC and Seattle.

He took over a Trojans program coming off a 5-7 season and by the second year had USC back on track. USC went from 6-6 in Carroll’s first season in 2001 to a run of seven consecutive years of at least 11 victories, winning a pair of national titles.

The Seahawks won nine games over two seasons when Carroll was hired in 2010. He needed three years to get moving in the right direction, but then the Seahawks won double-digit games eight of nine seasons with two Super Bowl appearances and one championship.

He faces a similarly heavy build in Las Vegas. The Raiders not only come off a 4-13 season, they haven’t won a playoff game since appearing in the Super Bowl in the 2002 season.

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“We’re moving in a good direction now,” Carroll said. “I can feel it. This is how it’s supposed to feel, according to what I’ve experienced. I couldn’t tell you what’s going to happen, but I do know they’re going to be together, and I do know they’re going to play for one another.”

Most of the youth movement was expected on offense. Brock Bowers put together perhaps the greatest season for a rookie tight end, and linemen Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze started as first-year players. Plus, Jeanty as the sixth overall draft pick arrived in Las Vegas this year knowing he would be a major focus of the offense.

“We want to run the ball, so I’m going to try my best to make this offense run,” Jeanty said. “We’ve got great receivers, great tight ends, a great quarterback, and it’ll start with the run game.”

Not as expected were the emergence of Thornton, Porter and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. All three are listed on the first team.

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Laulu has the burden of stepping in at the spot expected to be filled by Christian Wilkins before the Raiders released him over a dispute about his recovery plan for a broken foot. Thornton wasn’t even the first receiver Las Vegas drafted this year — Jack Bech, who is running second team, went in the second round. Porter took advantage of a cornerbacks room with more questions than answers and hasn’t let go of the spot.

“It was a bit intimidating at first,” Porter said, “but now I embrace it every single day.”

Personnel updates

Powers-Johnson returned to practice Tuesday after sitting out Sunday with a rib injury. Defensive tackle Adam Butler also was back after going home to tend to a family matter.

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Guard Alex Cappa remained out with a rib injury.

Waiting on the NFL

There hasn’t been an announcement on whether Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby will be fined for making obscene gestures to Seahawks fans before Thursday’s game. One fan held a sign that read: “Bigger Bust — Geno Or JaMarcus Russell?”

Carroll defended his quarterback’s actions.

“Did you see what the sign said?” Carroll asked a reporter. “Next question.”

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Leadership Greater Rochester and its community partners introduced the Youth Connections Sports Trailer, a new mobile resource aimed at expanding access to sports equipment and play opportunities for youth across the city. The launch event took place Tuesday at Franklin Elementary School.

The trailer, filled with free sports equipment, will make recreational activities more accessible by visiting parks, neighborhoods, and schools. It aims to reduce barriers often faced by young people due to the high costs of sports equipment and limited access to recreational resources. Kayla Betzold, City of Rochester Sustainability Coordinator and project lead, emphasized the importance of this initiative, saying, “This trailer helps bring opportunity directly to them — in parks, neighborhoods, and schools — with no cost and no strings attached.”

Rochester Parks & Recreation will manage the trailer, allowing local organizations to reserve it for events and programming through the city’s rental system. The trailer’s development was supported by over 20 local businesses and organizations, including the Mayo Clinic, Minnwest Bank, Scheels, and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.

Kristin Roertvet, Executive Director of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative. “For so many young people, they don’t have access to sports equipment. It’s expensive. It’s hard to come by,” Roertvet said. “This trailer makes that happen by making it easy for kids.”

The launch event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an equipment unboxing led by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Island Impact. It also offered youth engagement opportunities during the Safe City Nights event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information or to reserve the trailer for a community event, visit the website here. 

INGHAM COUNTY, Mich. — A former treasurer is now under investigation for allegedly stealing from a kids’ sports program in Webberville, while local law enforcement plans a fundraiser to help the organization recover.

• The former treasurer of the Webberville Junior Athletic Association is accused of embezzling over $20,000.
• The alleged embezzlement occurred over a six-year period, according to the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office.
• Local law enforcement is organizing a fundraiser on August 23 to help the nonprofit recover.

I spoke with local law enforcement about the investigation and their efforts to help the program.

WATCH: Former treasurer accused of embezzling from Webberville youth sports organization

Former treasurer accused of stealing over $20,000 from Webberville youth sports program

According to Captain Andrew Daenzer at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, the former treasurer of the nonprofit, Webberville Junior Athletic Association, is accused of stealing thousands from them and using it for herself.

“The former treasurer actually came to the other members of the board and admitted to embezzling some of the funds,” Daenzer said.

This admission led to the Sheriff’s Office launching an investigation.

“Our sheriff’s office, deputy, and detective bureau are looking into exactly how much money was taken,” Daenzer said.

He tells me the woman is accused of embezzling more than $20,000 over a six-year period. He says the money was supposed to be used for concession stand items for youth sports events in the community.

“The organization is very low on funds,” Daenzer said.

With that being said, Daenzer tells me local law enforcement took it upon themselves to help raise money for the nonprofit.

“We have a deputy with a huge heart that happens to be assigned to the Webberville area,” Daenzer said.

The fundraiser is at Magic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on August 23, and he says everything that is raised will go to the association.

“He feels bad for these kids, like I think we all do,” Daenzer said.

I reached out to the Webberville Junior Athletic Association for a comment, and they said the board members don’t want to comment at this time because it’s an active investigation.

In the meantime, Daenzer tells me the detectives will soon submit the case to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office for review, but if anyone has information, they’re asked to contact Detective Kelly Bowden at 517-676-8253.

Here is more information regarding the fundraiser:

August 23 from 1–3 p.m. at Magic BJJ, located at 2824 East Grand River Avenue, Suite E, in Lansing.

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