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USA Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF tabs trio of Iowa football NFL stars that need to perform in 2025
PFF tabs trio of Iowa football NFL stars that need to perform in 2025 Since Kirk Ferentz took over as the Iowa head football coach in 1999, 94 Hawkeyes have been drafted into the NFL. Many more have signed to NFL rosters following the draft. Former Hawkeyes have had major success in the NFL like Marshal Yanda, Brandon Scherff and George Kittle to name a few. However, according to Pro Football Focus, some former Hawks are facing make-or-break 2025 NFL seasons. On Tuesday, PFF released its list of one player on each NFL team facing a make-or-break 2025 season. These are players at crossroads in their careers, whose team is relying on them to bounce back or step up this season. The list includes former No. 1 overall picks, Pro Bowlers and three Hawkeyes who need to perform in 2025. Geno Stone, S, Cincinnati Bengals The first former Hawkeye on the list is Bengals safety Geno Stone. Stone signed with the Bengals during the 2024 offseason after a breakout campaign with the Baltimore Ravens. Stone had seven interceptions and nine passes defensed in 2023 with the Ravens before signing a two-year, $14 million deal with the Bengals. He posted a career-worst PFF coverage grade last season and needs to bounce back in the final year of his contract. If anyone on the Bengals' defense can benefit from Al Golden's arrival in Cincinnati, it's Geno Stone. Stone has always been more comfortable as a single-high free safety, owning an 83.3 PFF coverage grade in his career when deployed in a single-high defense. Meanwhile, no FBS team ran more single-high defenses last season than national runner-up Notre Dame with Golden as its defensive coordinator. Stone's career is at a crossroads after he earned a career-low 53.7 PFF coverage grade last season, but Golden's presence could present a bounce-back opportunity. - Dalton Wasserman Stone was a three-year starter at Iowa from 2017-2019. He played in 38 total games, amassing 127 tackles, six interceptions, four tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and a touchdown. He was named to the honorable mention All-Big Ten team in 2018 and was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2019. Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Green Bay Packers Van Ness is entering just his third year in Green Bay, but is already facing huge pressure to perform. Taken 13th overall by the Packers in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, Van Ness has struggled to find consistency in Green Bay. Van Ness has played in every game of his NFL career so far, but has amassed just seven sacks, 14 tackles for loss and one forced fumble across 34 regular season games. The Packers expected more from their recent first-round pick and need Van Ness to perform this season or they could look in another direction along the defensive line. Former 13th-overall pick Lukas Van Ness has yet to prove he is a capable NFL starter. Through his first two seasons, he has posted a 58.4 PFF overall grade and compiled just 42 total pressures. Green Bay ranked just 28th in the NFL in PFF pass-rush grade without blitzing last season. If Van Ness and the rest of the defensive line can't win their matchups up front, then the Packers could be looking for new options for that unit next offseason.- Dalton Wasserman Van Ness had a stellar career in Iowa City, despite only playing at Iowa for two seasons. He appeared in 27 total games from 2021-2022 and racked up 13.5 total sacks and 20 tackles for loss. Van Ness was named a freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America in 2021 and was named a second-team All-Big Ten player in 2022. Alaric Jackson, T, Los Angeles Rams The third and final Hawkeye on PFF's list is Alaric Jackson, an offensive tackle with the Rams. Jackson is entering his fifth season with the Rams and his appearance on this list is less about his play and more about his health. Jackson is dealing with blood clot issues, which could threaten his ability to play in 2025. And with an older and less mobile Matthew Stafford at quarterback, the Rams need all the protection they can get along the offensive line. No current starting quarterback needs proficient pass protection as much as Matthew Stafford. That's a huge reason why the Rams re-signed left tackle Alaric Jackson to a three-year contract worth roughly $19 million per year. Unfortunately, Jackson is now dealing with a blood clot issue that puts his status in doubt, at least for the beginning of the 2025 season. The Rams ranked 30th in the NFL in PFF pass-blocking grade last season, and Jackson is arguably the most important part of a turnaround in the department.- Dalton Wasserman Jackson spent five seasons at Iowa. He redshirted his freshman year in 2016 before exploding onto the scene in 2017. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2017 after starting all 12 games. Jackson was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2018, third-team All-Big Ten in 2019 and first-team All-Big Ten in the shortened 2020 season. After going undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft, Jackson was signed by the Rams as a UDFA, where's he been ever since. Jackson signed a three-year, $56.3 million extension with the Rams in February. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk
Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Cost of living and personal debt lead the list for distress, followed by family and relationship breakdowns, findings from Suicide Prevention Australia's Community Tracker quarterly survey show. Social isolation - reported as the biggest factor behind distress during COVID-19 lockdowns - was third, on the rise again and overtaking housing affordability for the first time since 2023. The report says the findings spotlight a shift toward "deeper social challenges impacting the nation". Australians aged 18 to 24 were increasingly feeling isolated, with one in three reporting loneliness - 10 per cent more than those older than 50. Things affecting the general population tended to be more extreme for young people, Suicide Prevention Australia acting chief executive Christopher Stone said. "There is kind of a common perception that loneliness is only a problem for older people ... it's hard to know exactly what's causing that," he said. "One of the things I have heard talked about is the possibility that for young people who are still suffering some of these tough economic problems, that is leading to their inability to actually kind of get the social contact that they need." The June report found almost three in 10 Australians knew someone who had died by or attempted suicide in the past year. While one in seven people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months, people were reaching out to prevention services and personal networks. One in four young people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past year, with 44 per cent of all young Australians seeking help from services. The report found young Australians were increasingly reaching support through community and peer connections, with access to services at a record high. But distress linked to these issues was gradually declining, it said, as the federal government's economic policies took effect and alleviated financial stress. Cost of living remained the lead stressor for all Australians at 45 per cent, but was down five percentage points from its peak in February 2024. "That's not surprising ... but it is a good sign," Mr Stone said. He urged the government to implement and fund the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. "That's a plan that the government has released only a few months ago and it's an excellent plan," he said. "But it is currently not funded or implemented and the best plan in the world is nothing if you don't actually act on it. "What these (report) results are showing is that there is a need to actually act." The Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker is undertaken in partnership with YouGov Australia. The survey of 1008 adults was conducted online from May 13 to 15. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Cost of living and personal debt lead the list for distress, followed by family and relationship breakdowns, findings from Suicide Prevention Australia's Community Tracker quarterly survey show. Social isolation - reported as the biggest factor behind distress during COVID-19 lockdowns - was third, on the rise again and overtaking housing affordability for the first time since 2023. The report says the findings spotlight a shift toward "deeper social challenges impacting the nation". Australians aged 18 to 24 were increasingly feeling isolated, with one in three reporting loneliness - 10 per cent more than those older than 50. Things affecting the general population tended to be more extreme for young people, Suicide Prevention Australia acting chief executive Christopher Stone said. "There is kind of a common perception that loneliness is only a problem for older people ... it's hard to know exactly what's causing that," he said. "One of the things I have heard talked about is the possibility that for young people who are still suffering some of these tough economic problems, that is leading to their inability to actually kind of get the social contact that they need." The June report found almost three in 10 Australians knew someone who had died by or attempted suicide in the past year. While one in seven people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months, people were reaching out to prevention services and personal networks. One in four young people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past year, with 44 per cent of all young Australians seeking help from services. The report found young Australians were increasingly reaching support through community and peer connections, with access to services at a record high. But distress linked to these issues was gradually declining, it said, as the federal government's economic policies took effect and alleviated financial stress. Cost of living remained the lead stressor for all Australians at 45 per cent, but was down five percentage points from its peak in February 2024. "That's not surprising ... but it is a good sign," Mr Stone said. He urged the government to implement and fund the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. "That's a plan that the government has released only a few months ago and it's an excellent plan," he said. "But it is currently not funded or implemented and the best plan in the world is nothing if you don't actually act on it. "What these (report) results are showing is that there is a need to actually act." The Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker is undertaken in partnership with YouGov Australia. The survey of 1008 adults was conducted online from May 13 to 15. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Cost of living and personal debt lead the list for distress, followed by family and relationship breakdowns, findings from Suicide Prevention Australia's Community Tracker quarterly survey show. Social isolation - reported as the biggest factor behind distress during COVID-19 lockdowns - was third, on the rise again and overtaking housing affordability for the first time since 2023. The report says the findings spotlight a shift toward "deeper social challenges impacting the nation". Australians aged 18 to 24 were increasingly feeling isolated, with one in three reporting loneliness - 10 per cent more than those older than 50. Things affecting the general population tended to be more extreme for young people, Suicide Prevention Australia acting chief executive Christopher Stone said. "There is kind of a common perception that loneliness is only a problem for older people ... it's hard to know exactly what's causing that," he said. "One of the things I have heard talked about is the possibility that for young people who are still suffering some of these tough economic problems, that is leading to their inability to actually kind of get the social contact that they need." The June report found almost three in 10 Australians knew someone who had died by or attempted suicide in the past year. While one in seven people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months, people were reaching out to prevention services and personal networks. One in four young people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past year, with 44 per cent of all young Australians seeking help from services. The report found young Australians were increasingly reaching support through community and peer connections, with access to services at a record high. But distress linked to these issues was gradually declining, it said, as the federal government's economic policies took effect and alleviated financial stress. Cost of living remained the lead stressor for all Australians at 45 per cent, but was down five percentage points from its peak in February 2024. "That's not surprising ... but it is a good sign," Mr Stone said. He urged the government to implement and fund the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. "That's a plan that the government has released only a few months ago and it's an excellent plan," he said. "But it is currently not funded or implemented and the best plan in the world is nothing if you don't actually act on it. "What these (report) results are showing is that there is a need to actually act." The Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker is undertaken in partnership with YouGov Australia. The survey of 1008 adults was conducted online from May 13 to 15. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Isolation and loneliness are back among the top factors for elevated suicide risk following the COVID-19 pandemic, a major report reveals. Cost of living and personal debt lead the list for distress, followed by family and relationship breakdowns, findings from Suicide Prevention Australia's Community Tracker quarterly survey show. Social isolation - reported as the biggest factor behind distress during COVID-19 lockdowns - was third, on the rise again and overtaking housing affordability for the first time since 2023. The report says the findings spotlight a shift toward "deeper social challenges impacting the nation". Australians aged 18 to 24 were increasingly feeling isolated, with one in three reporting loneliness - 10 per cent more than those older than 50. Things affecting the general population tended to be more extreme for young people, Suicide Prevention Australia acting chief executive Christopher Stone said. "There is kind of a common perception that loneliness is only a problem for older people ... it's hard to know exactly what's causing that," he said. "One of the things I have heard talked about is the possibility that for young people who are still suffering some of these tough economic problems, that is leading to their inability to actually kind of get the social contact that they need." The June report found almost three in 10 Australians knew someone who had died by or attempted suicide in the past year. While one in seven people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months, people were reaching out to prevention services and personal networks. One in four young people experienced suicidal behaviour in the past year, with 44 per cent of all young Australians seeking help from services. The report found young Australians were increasingly reaching support through community and peer connections, with access to services at a record high. But distress linked to these issues was gradually declining, it said, as the federal government's economic policies took effect and alleviated financial stress. Cost of living remained the lead stressor for all Australians at 45 per cent, but was down five percentage points from its peak in February 2024. "That's not surprising ... but it is a good sign," Mr Stone said. He urged the government to implement and fund the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. "That's a plan that the government has released only a few months ago and it's an excellent plan," he said. "But it is currently not funded or implemented and the best plan in the world is nothing if you don't actually act on it. "What these (report) results are showing is that there is a need to actually act." The Suicide Prevention Australia Community Tracker is undertaken in partnership with YouGov Australia. The survey of 1008 adults was conducted online from May 13 to 15. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Laconia Motorcycle Week: The tradition lives on in New Hampshire
Here's a glimpse of some bikers who braved the rain, including old-timers who've been coming to the rally for decades and newcomers attending for the first time this year. Dave Holland of Delaware poses for a photo next to his bike during Laconia Motorcycle Week at Weirs Beach. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff He's checking another bike rally off his list Advertisement Dave 'Big Foot' Holland, 67, traveled over 400 miles from his home in Delaware on a 2007 Triumph Rocket to attend the Laconia Motorcycle Week for the first time this year. Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up 'It does get up and go,' he said of the bike. Holland started riding motorcycles when he was 17, with about a 20-year hiatus while he was in the Air Force and married to a woman who disapproved. 'After we got divorced, I got my bike back,' he said. In that time, he's developed certain rules for the road. 'My standard rule is one beer per tire. I have two tires. I can have two beers. Second beer means I have to get something to eat,' he said. 'I want to live a little longer than my body allows.' Advertisement Bikers flock to New Hampshire for the Laconia Motorcycle Week at Weirs Beach on June 17, 2025. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Kayla Labrie from Concord, N.H., wears heart-shaped glasses under her biker helmet. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Recent converts dreaming of road trips This was the first year Kayla Labrie, 28, of Concord, N.H., had been to bike week since she was a child. She came this year on a family excursion with her boyfriend, James Stone, 34, his mother Shirley Loranger, and his stepfather, John Loranger. She and Stone were was riding Stone's bike, a 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King that he's had for five years. Stone, a mechanic, said he's made a few updates, like adding hard bags, a radio, 'fat boy' rims, and underglow, lighting that illuminates the underside of the motorcycle. 'Just cosmetic stuff,' he said. Stone estimates he's driven the bike about 130,000 miles, mostly around New Hampshire and Maine. His dream? A long road trip out west on the historic Route 66. This is his fourth year coming to bike week, Stone said: 'Just good vibes, good times, good food.' James Stone stands with his 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King at Laconia Motorcycle Week. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff The longtime bike enthusiast On the first day of her vacation, the rain did not stop Shirley Loranger from traveling from Goffstown, N.H., to Laconia to check out the motorcycle rally on the back of a brilliant blue Harley-Davidson trike motorcycle. 'I love looking at all the different bikes,' she said. 'I enjoy the clubs and the patches and the colors. It's just cool, watching people relax and let loose at the same time.' Loranger, James Stone's mother, said she's been coming to the rally for three years, but her husband, John Loranger, has been coming since 1979. 'I was in a bike club back then, and it was crazy,' he said. 'Up and down Route 3, people camping on the side of the road, (running) their own bars on the side of the road.' Advertisement Since then, he said, the scene has mellowed. 'Now, it's just a place to come and see other people and enjoy the ride and enjoy the weather.' John Loranger said he's been riding bikes since he was 16, and he got his first Harley in 1977, a bike he's held on to but no longer rides because of injuries. Dave Holland of Delaware wears a Big Foot patch in reference to his own nickname while attending the Laconia Motorcycle Week at Weirs Beach on June 17, 2025. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Phil and Gloria Dussault of Methuen, Mass., pose next to their bike during Laconia Motorcycle Week. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff He traded in two wheels for three Phil Dussault, 68, said he started coming to Laconia Motorcycle Week in 1995, about 20 years after he first began riding motorcycles in 1974. 'I got my motorcycle license before I got my car license,' he said. This year, he traveled from his home in Methuen, Mass., on a 2024 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra, after trading in his two-wheeler last year. Getting older, he said, the stability of three wheels seemed like a safer way to keep enjoying the sport he loves. 'The breeze in your face and just joy riding around is so much nicer on a motorcycle, even though it's dangerous,' he said. Decorations adorn the thousands of bikes at Laconia Motorcycle Week at Weirs Beach. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Business owner Thomas Brown sits under an umbrella in front of his store on the main drag of the Laconia Motorcycle Week at Weirs Beach on June 17, 2025. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Amanda Gokee can be reached at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sam Stone's first words as a Warrington player as move is confirmed
Sam Stone is now officially a Warrington Wolves player after his move from Salford Red Devils was confirmed (Image: Olly Hassell/ SAM Stone is now officially a Warrington Wolves player. The Wire have now confirmed the much-rumoured signing of the Australian back-rower from Salford Red Devils, with the 27-year-old joining on a loan deal until the end of 2025. Advertisement As revealed by the Warrington Guardian earlier this afternoon, two Wolves players - forwards Dan Russell and Tom Whitehead - will move the opposite way and join the Red Devils on loan as part of the deal. Russell will spend the rest of the season with Paul Rowley's side and will be eligible to face his parent club, but Whitehead will not be allowed to face Warrington when they visit Salford on July 4 as part of his four-week arrangement. Stone trained with his new Warrington teammates for the first time today and has expressed his excitement for the months ahead. Sam Stone trained with his new teammates for the first time today (Image: Joe Richardson) Sam Stone's first words after Warrington Wolves move 'It's a massive move for me," he said. Advertisement 'I'm excited to get out on the field for Warrington for the second half of the campaign. "I'm looking forward to getting around the boys and we're ready for a big couple of months ahead. I'm excited to be a part of it. 'The boys have been very welcoming and I've been impressed coming in today. 'The Halliwell Jones has one of the best atmospheres in the comp and I'm excited now to run out in front of the Warrington fans.' Stone has made a big impression since arriving in England in 2021 with Leigh Leopards, from whom he joined Salford ahead of the 2023 season. He has touched down for 24 tries in 83 appearances across those two spells, including a golden-point winner for Salford against his new club in September 2023. Advertisement 'Sam is a great reinforcement for us heading into the second part of the season," head coach Sam Burgess said. "He brings valuable experience and adds real presence to our forward pack.' More to follow
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Singer Joss Stone announces birth of fourth child
Singer Joss Stone announces birth of fourth child The 38-year-old, who also has a daughter named Violet, son named Shackleton and an adopted son named Bear, said the pair's latest child had been named Nalima Rose Joss was majorly shocked by the happy news (Image: Joss Stone Instagram ) Singer Joss Stone has announced the birth of her fourth child with husband Cody DaLuz, saying the pair are "so in love" with their newborn. The 38-year-old, who also has a daughter named Violet, son named Shackleton and an adopted son named Bear, said the pair's latest child had been named Nalima Rose. In a post on Instagram, Stone said: "Happy #mummymondays. Welcome our beautiful Nalima Rose to the world, we are so in love." DaLuz, who married Stone in 2023, added in a post on his Instagram story accompanied by a picture of Stone and the baby: "And now there are four." She was congratulated by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TV presenter and pianist Jools Holland and Supernanny star Jo Frost. Holland said in a comment on Stone's post: "Wonderful and congratulations." Article continues below While Ellis-Bextor added: "Congratulations." Frost said: "Congratulations to your beautiful family." Stone is best known for her UK top 10 hit You Had Me, and has had three UK top 10 albums, including a number one in Mind Body And Soul. She won a Grammy Award in 2007 for her version of Sly And The Family Stone's Family Affair, recorded with John Legend and Van Hunt, which won best R&B performance for a duo or group with vocals. Stone has also been nominated for four other Grammys. The Kent-born singer was also part of the supergroup SuperHeavy, which featured Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger, Bob Marley's son Damian Marley and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. Article continues below The group released one self-titled studio album along with two singles in Miracle Worker and Satyameva Jayathe. Stone will head out on a US tour later this year, before performing a number of dates in Germany in December.
