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[^2]\n\nClemson coach Dabo Swinney described the situation of former pros returning to college as 'embarrassing' and stated he is at a loss for words. [^3]\n\nEli Pancol was waived by the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 1, 2026, and cleared the NFL waiver wire on Monday. [^4]\n\nThe Indianapolis Colts found themselves very thin at a key position group following two recent roster moves. [^5]\n\nThe Indianapolis Colts traded for a new backup center on Sunday to help solve an offensive line problem. [^6]\n\nApple's stock price rose nearly 2,300% from about $13 to $317 (adjusted for splits) during Cook's tenure. [^7]\n\nDuring Cook's tenure, Apple's annual net sales and net income roughly quadrupled to over $400 billion and $100 billion, respectively. [^8]\n\nTripp Mickle, author of 'After Steve', said Cook restructured Apple to be more democratic, expanded into China, grew services and wearables, and introduced Apple silicon, but that Apple's reputation for innovation took a hit with products like HomePod and Vision Pro. [^9]\n\nGM Chris Ballard is tasked with constructing the Colts' practice squad and addressing the glaring need at tackle. 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