Hearts: Will Derek McInnes’ side split the Old Firm? | ‘Second there for the taking’, says Christophe Berra | Football News

“Second is there for the taking, to get first is going to be a big ask.” Hearts have made a blistering start to the season with former captain Christophe Berra backing up Tony Bloom’s prediction of splitting the Old Firm and winning the Scottish Premiership in the next 10 years. Derek McInnes is unbeaten in … Read more

The AI services transformation may be harder than VCs think

Venture capitalists have convinced themselves they’ve found the next big investing edge: using AI to wring software-like margins out of traditionally labor-intensive services businesses. The strategy involves acquiring mature professional services firms, implementing AI to automate tasks, then using the improved cash flow to roll up more companies. Leading the charge is General Catalyst (GC), … Read more

NFL Winners and Losers: Lamar Jackson cannot beat the Kansas City Chiefs again while Puka Nacua and Jaxson Dart shine | NFL News

Patrick Mahomes toppled Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens yet again, while the Atlanta Falcons and their star-studded offense finally feasted. Here are some of the winners and losers from Sunday in the NFL… Winners Jaxson Dart It would not be the New York Giants if a breathe of fresh air did not arrive accompanied … Read more

Paid, the AI agent ‘results-based billing’ startup from Manny Medina, raises huge $21M seed

Manny Medina, previously best-known as the founder of sales automation startup Outreach ($4.4 billion valuation), has wowed investors with his young startup, Paid. Paid just closed an oversubscribed $21.6 million seed round led by Lightspeed. With the €10 million pre-seed round it raised in March, London-based Paid has already raised $33.3 million and hasn’t even … Read more

TechCrunch Mobility: Self-driving trucks startup Kodiak goes public and a shake-up at Hyundai’s Supernal

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! The autonomous vehicle industry is years — maybe decades — from maturing. And so there’s still a Wild West quality to … Read more

Aston Villa 3 – 1 Fulham

Aston Villa picked up their first win of the Premier League season as they came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. Raul Jimenez headed Fulham in front inside three minutes but was forced off injured soon after, not that it slowed the visitors. They came close to doubling their lead, twice wanting … Read more

How South Korea plans to best OpenAI, Google, others with homegrown AI 

From tech giants to startups, South Korean players are developing large language models tailored to their own language and culture, ready to compete with global heavyweights like OpenAI and Google.  Last month, the nation launched its most ambitious sovereign AI initiative to date, pledging ₩530 billion, (about $390 million), to five local companies building large-scale … Read more

Ryder Cup 2027: When and where is next Team Europe vs Team USA tournament? Dates and venue for centenary edition | Golf News

The 2025 Ryder Cup is heading towards as thrilling conclusion as Team Europe seek a record-breaking win – but the details have already been confirmed for the 2027 edition. When is the next Ryder Cup? The dates for the next Ryder Cup are locked in for September 17-19, 2027. The tournament was first staged in … Read more