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New @InThisLeaguePod Fantasy Football Podcast with @BogmanSports and @IsItTheWelshMock Draft 6.0 SF on YahooJoin up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy Baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! Redraft ranks, prospect/dynasty ranks, groupme rooms, live podcasts and more! Find it all at inthisleague.comFollow the guys on Twitter @IsItTheWelsh and @BogmanSports

New @InThisLeaguePod Fantasy Football Podcast with @BogmanSports and @IsItTheWelshMock Draft 5.0 PPR on @SleeperHQ with @MichaelFFlorioJoin up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy Baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! Redraft ranks, prospect/dynasty ranks, groupme rooms, live podcasts and more! Find it all at inthisleague.comFollow the guys on Twitter @IsItTheWelsh and @BogmanSports

The Astros get blown out by the Red Sox, but Lopez is locked in on the bigger picture. Did Braxton Berrios reveal why losing Brevin Jordan might not be as big a setback for the Texans as it seems? ITL reacts to the latest NFL moves, including the Bills locking in their RB and CBS planning a retro day this season, plus ESPN's NFL future power rankings. The guys dive into the Texans' biggest “what-if” scenarios and how they could impact the 2025 roster, share a rookie fishing trip story in Lunch-Time Confessions, and welcome back Judge John Lopez for rulings on sports and entertainment cases. Texans OC Nick Caley meets the media, and Figgy's Mixtape brings an East Coast vibe with an H-Town twist, from perfect steak dinners to slang throwbacks. Today's QOTD: We love you, ladies — but what “guy things” are off-limits to your significant other?

Around The NFL: The Bills lock in their running back, CBS plans a retro day this season, and more league headlines. Plus, ITL reacts to ESPN's NFL future power rankings and dives into What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL dives into the Texans' biggest “what-if” scenarios — what would they mean for the roster and 2025 outlook? Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: a rookie fishing trip story, and Judge John Lopez returns to hand down verdicts on sports and entertainment cases.

ESPN releases their NFL future power rankings & ITL reacts to it.

Join up to be a member of the army and support your boys to create more and more fantasy Baseball content that not only wins your league, but makes you laugh! Redraft ranks, prospect/dynasty ranks, groupme rooms, live podcasts and more! Find it all at inthisleague.comFollow the guys on Twitter @IsItTheWelsh  @BogmanSports

Are there possible regression areas on this Houston Texans team? ITL breaks them down. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape dives into RIP AOL, slang that's now ancient, and more.

Are people really judging how a grown adult reacts emotionally to a Brevin Jordan injury? ITL sounds off on the reaction. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Lopez misses the old bald coach, and a fresh QB tier list with CJ Stroud's ranking.

Todd Kalas calls it a great night for script writers, but Astros fans have even more to be excited about. Meanwhile, Texans' Brevin Jordan is injured in practice—what's next for him and the team? Around the NFL, Matthew Stafford's injury looks serious, Jon Gruden pushes forward with his lawsuit, and Reggie shares Texans practice insights. ITL reacts to the emotional response over Jordan's injury, discusses Lopez missing the old coach, and ranks QBs including CJ Stroud. Plus, a look at possible regression risks for the Texans and Figgy's Mixtape dives into RIP AOL, outdated slang, and more.

Are people really criticizing how another grown adult feels about someone they care about? ITL sounds off on the emotional Brevin Jordan injury reaction.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Last-Minute Dash: Race Against Time at Roma Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: L'aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci a Roma è un mare di gente.En: The Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Roma is a sea of people.It: L'estate romana è calda, quasi opprimente, e l'aria condizionata dell'aeroporto sembra fioca.En: The estate in Roma is hot, almost oppressive, and the airport's air conditioning seems weak.It: Marco, Luca e Giulia hanno viaggiato insieme per settimane e ora sono nel caos di un volo in ritardo.En: Marco, Luca, and Giulia have traveled together for weeks, and now they are in the chaos of a delayed flight.It: Marco guarda l'orologio con ansia.En: Marco looks at his watch anxiously.It: "Dobbiamo essere a casa per Ferragosto," pensa.En: "We need to be home for Ferragosto," he thinks.It: Questo è il momento quando tutti si riuniscono con le famiglie.En: This is the time when everyone gathers with their families.It: La sua famiglia si aspetta che torni.En: His family expects him to return.It: Cerca di rimanere calmo, ma l'incertezza lo preoccupa.En: He tries to stay calm, but the uncertainty worries him.It: Luca passeggia con calma, cercando di scherzare.En: Luca strolls calmly, trying to joke around.It: "Beh, ragazzi, forse possiamo trovare la pizza migliore qui," dice, tentando di alleggerire l'atmosfera.En: "Well, guys, maybe we can find the best pizza here," he says, attempting to lighten the mood.It: La sua mente, però, è preoccupata.En: However, his mind is worried.It: Ha un'importante intervista di lavoro il giorno successivo e non può permettersi di perderla.En: He has an important job interview the next day and cannot afford to miss it.It: Giulia, sempre forte, tiene il gruppo unito.En: Giulia, always strong, keeps the group together.It: Ma dentro, è agitata.En: But inside, she is agitated.It: Sua nonna adora Ferragosto, è una tradizione sacra per loro, e Giulia odia pensare di deluderla.En: Her grandmother loves Ferragosto, it is a sacred tradition for them, and Giulia hates to think of disappointing her.It: Lei sorride agli altri e dice: "Possiamo farcela, ragazzi.En: She smiles at the others and says, "We can do it, guys.It: Non possiamo mollare adesso."En: We can't give up now."It: Marco decide di prendere in mano la situazione.En: Marco decides to take the situation into his own hands.It: Si avvicina al banco informazioni e parla con l'addetto.En: He approaches the information desk and speaks with the attendant.It: I dettagli sono confusi, i voli sono pieni, ma Marco non si arrende.En: The details are confused, flights are full, but Marco does not give up.It: Insiste, spiegando a tutti l'urgenza della situazione.En: He insists, explaining the urgency of the situation to everyone.It: I suoi amici lo supportano, facendo grillini espressioni che dimostrano fiducia.En: His friends support him, making encouraging expressions that show trust.It: Dopo molteplici scambi e un po' di fortuna, Marco scopre di un posto libero su un altro volo in partenza a breve.En: After multiple exchanges and a bit of luck, Marco discovers a free seat on another flight departing soon.It: Il problema è che sono solo due posti.En: The problem is that there are only two seats.It: Tuttavia, con l'aiuto dell'addetto, riesce a scambiare altri posti con altri viaggiatori disponibili.En: However, with the help of the attendant, he manages to swap other seats with available travelers.It: Alla fine, ci sono tre posti per loro.En: In the end, there are three seats for them.It: "Fatto!En: "Done!It: Ce l'abbiamo fatta!"En: We did it!"It: esulta Marco, spettacolarmente fiducioso.En: exclaims Marco, spectacularly confident.It: Una corsa disperata attraverso l'aeroporto, con le loro valigie al seguito, li porta finalmente al gate giusto.En: A desperate run through the airport, with their suitcases in tow, finally brings them to the correct gate.It: Incredibilmente, riescono a salire sull'aereo proprio quando la porta si chiude.En: Incredibly, they manage to board the plane just as the door closes.It: Nel volo, si rilassano.En: On the flight, they relax.It: Luca è ancora scherzoso, ma felice.En: Luca is still joking, but happy.It: "Quando tornati a casa, Giulia, spero che ci sia un bel pranzo a casa tua,” ride dolcemente.En: "When we get home, Giulia, I hope there's a nice lunch at your place," he laughs sweetly.It: Giulia sorride e sa che nessuno prenderà quella festa per scontato.En: Giulia smiles, knowing that no one will take that celebration for granted.It: Tornati a casa, nonostante tutto, riescono a celebrare Ferragosto con le loro famiglie.En: Back home, despite everything, they manage to celebrate Ferragosto with their families.It: Marco ha capito l'importanza di adattarsi e confidare nei suoi amici.En: Marco has learned the importance of adapting and trusting his friends.It: La pianificazione è importante, ma a volte è la flessibilità che conta di più.En: Planning is important, but sometimes, flexibility is what matters most.It: La città è viva, piena di luci e risate.En: The city is alive, full of lights and laughter.It: È Ferragosto, e niente può rovinare la gioia di questo momento speciale.En: It's Ferragosto, and nothing can spoil the joy of this special moment.It: Marco, Luca e Giulia, fianco a fianco, guardano la notte romana con gratitudine.En: Marco, Luca, and Giulia, side by side, look at the notte romana with gratitude.It: Ce l'hanno fatta insieme, e questo è ciò che conta.En: They made it together, and that's what counts. Vocabulary Words:the sea: il marethe chaos: il caosto gather: riunirsithe joke: la battutathe air conditioning: l'aria condizionatathe uncertainty: l'incertezzasacred: sacrothe urgency: l'urgenzathe exchange: lo scambioto manage: riuscirethe attendant: l'addettothe luck: la fortunathe gate: il gateto board: salirethe fear: la paurato swap: scambiarethe suitcase: la valigiathe gratitude: la gratitudineto insist: insisterethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe flight: il volooppressive: opprimentethe confidence: la fiduciaagitated: agitatothe traveller: il viaggiatoreto trust: confidarefull: pienohome: casathe interview: l'intervistato relax: rilassarsi

The Texans' first preseason game is in the books, and ITL has all the reactions — from Lopez's passing thoughts to the biggest standouts in “Who Hooped” and even a little nitpicking over what still needs work. Around The NFL, the crew recaps the weekend's preseason action and checks in on the Texans' offensive line after one game. The Astros keep owning the Yankees, but is that the boost they needed, or will the red-hot Mariners be a different challenge? Plus, Figgy's Lunch-Time Confessions, Winners & Losers of the Weekend, and a special Back-to-School Mixtape asking: what was your first-day-of-school outfit? Shedeur Mania, BBQ cravings, and more trending stories round out the day.

ITL breaks down the Texans' first preseason game and spotlights the top performers in “Who Hooped.” Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Figgy admits to a serious BBQ craving, and the crew hands out the Winners & Losers of the Weekend.

ITL goes through the Texans' 1st preseason game, and they discussed the players who played the best in “Who Hooped”.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unlocking Ancient Rome: A Race Against Time and Weather Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di agosto bruciava le antiche pietre del Foro Romano.En: The August sun scorched the ancient stones of the Foro Romano.It: I turisti si aggiravano tra le rovine, affascinati dai resti di un passato glorioso.En: Tourists wandered among the ruins, fascinated by the remnants of a glorious past.It: Tra di loro, Luca muoveva con passo deciso, seguito da Giulia e Marco.En: Among them, Luca moved with a determined step, followed by Giulia and Marco.It: Erano lì per un motivo speciale.En: They were there for a special reason.It: "Guarda qui," disse Luca, indicando una piccola scatola di pietra incastrata tra le rocce millenarie.En: "Look here," said Luca, pointing to a small stone box wedged between the millennial rocks.It: "Potrebbe essere una scoperta incredibile."En: "It could be an incredible discovery."It: Giulia incrociò le braccia, scettica.En: Giulia crossed her arms, skeptical.It: "Molti hanno cercato e fallito."En: "Many have tried and failed."It: Marco, con l'entusiasmo di chi vede realizzarsi un sogno, annuì.En: Marco, with the enthusiasm of someone seeing a dream come true, nodded.It: "Se c'è davvero una lettera lì dentro, potrebbe cambiare tutto ciò che sappiamo di Roma."En: "If there's really a letter in there, it could change everything we know about Rome."It: Con attenzione, Luca estrasse la scatola.En: Carefully, Luca extracted the box.It: Dentro, protetta da strati di polvere e tempo, c'era una lettera sigillata.En: Inside, protected by layers of dust and time, there was a sealed letter.It: "È incredibile," mormorò, sentendo il cuore battere forte.En: "It's incredible," he murmured, feeling his heart pound.It: Giulia si avvicinò, esaminando il sigillo ben conservato.En: Giulia approached, examining the well-preserved seal.It: "Devi essere cauto.En: "You need to be cautious.It: La lettera è molto fragile."En: The letter is very fragile."It: "Lo so," rispose Luca, con gli occhi fissi sul misterioso documento.En: "I know," replied Luca, his eyes fixed on the mysterious document.It: "Ma il museo aspetta.En: "But the museum is waiting.It: Non possiamo ritardare."En: We can't delay."It: Marco suggerì, "Portiamola al laboratorio.En: Marco suggested, "Let's take it to the lab.It: Lì riusciremo a preservarla al meglio."En: There we'll be able to preserve it at best."It: Ma l'ambizione di Luca cresceva come il caldo estivo.En: But Luca's ambition grew like the summer heat.It: Si sedette su una pietra vicina, deciso ad aprire il sigillo con delicatezza.En: He sat on a nearby stone, determined to open the seal gently.It: "Non abbiamo tempo.En: "We don't have time.It: Dobbiamo sapere cosa contiene."En: We need to know what it contains."It: Il vento iniziò a soffiare più forte, portando nubi scure sopra il Foro.En: The wind started to blow stronger, bringing dark clouds over the Foro.It: Giulia posò una mano sulla spalla di Luca.En: Giulia placed a hand on Luca's shoulder.It: "Sta per arrivare una tempesta.En: "A storm is coming.It: Non è sicuro."En: It's not safe."It: Luca esitò un istante.En: Luca hesitated for a moment.It: La lettera rappresentava una rara occasione, ma la pioggia improvvisa avrebbe potuto distruggerla.En: The letter represented a rare opportunity, but the sudden rain could destroy it.It: Respirò profondamente e capì che doveva fidarsi dei suoi amici.En: He took a deep breath and realized he had to trust his friends.It: "Ok," disse alla fine.En: "Okay," he said at last.It: "Lo porto al museo.En: "I'll take it to the museum.It: È meglio preservarlo correttamente."En: It's better to preserve it properly."It: Mentre si allontanavano, la pioggia iniziò a cadere, lavando via l'indecisione di Luca ma non il suo entusiasmo.En: As they walked away, the rain began to fall, washing away Luca's indecision but not his enthusiasm.It: Aveva imparato l'importanza della pazienza e della fiducia nella sua squadra.En: He had learned the importance of patience and trust in his team.It: Sapeva che, un giorno, il segreto dell'antica Roma sarebbe stato rivelato al mondo.En: He knew that one day, the secret of ancient Rome would be revealed to the world.It: E così, il Foro Romano continuava a custodire i suoi segreti, almeno per un altro po'.En: And so, the Foro Romano continued to guard its secrets, at least for a little while longer.It: Ma ora Luca sapeva che ogni passo verso la verità doveva essere fatto con cura e con gli amici al suo fianco.En: But now Luca knew that every step toward the truth had to be taken with care and with friends by his side. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solescorched: bruciavaancient: antichethe stones: le pietrethe ruins: le rovinefascinated: affascinatithe remnants: i restiglorious: gloriosoa determined step: passo decisothe reason: il motivothe box: la scatolawedged: incastratamillennial: millenarieskeptical: scetticathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe dream: il sognothe layers: gli stratithe dust: la polveresealed: sigillatato murmur: mormorarefragile: fragilethe museum: il museothe ambition: l'ambizionethe seal: il sigillothe wind: il ventothe storm: la tempestathe opportunity: l'occasionethe rain: la pioggiaindecision: l'indecisionethe patience: la pazienza

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Ferragosto Reunion: Rediscovering Roots at the Uffizi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca camminava lentamente lungo i corridoi degli Uffizi.En: Luca walked slowly along the corridors of the Uffizi.It: Era estate, il sole di Ferragosto filtrava attraverso le finestre, illuminando i grandi dipinti.En: It was summer, the Ferragosto sun filtered through the windows, illuminating the large paintings.It: Era venuto a Firenze da Roma in cerca d'ispirazione per il suo prossimo libro.En: He had come to Firenze from Roma in search of inspiration for his next book.It: Sentiva di aver perso il contatto con le sue radici e sperava che l'arte potesse guidarlo.En: He felt he had lost touch with his roots and hoped that art could guide him.It: Mentre osservava un'opera di Botticelli, sentì una voce familiare.En: While observing a work by Botticelli, he heard a familiar voice.It: "Luca, sei tu?"En: "Luca, is that you?"It: Era Giulia, un'amica d'infanzia.En: It was Giulia, a childhood friend.It: Ora era una curatrice degli Uffizi.En: Now she was a curator at the Uffizi.It: I suoi occhi brillavano come allora, forse con più saggezza e un tocco di nostalgia.En: Her eyes shone as they did back then, perhaps with more wisdom and a touch of nostalgia.It: "Sì, sono io," rispose Luca, sorpreso e felice.En: "Yes, it's me," replied Luca, surprised and happy.It: Con Giulia c'era anche Marco, un amico comune.En: With Giulia was also Marco, a mutual friend.It: Marco era sempre stato il collante tra loro, sempre desideroso di mantenere vive le vecchie amicizie.En: Marco had always been the glue between them, always eager to keep old friendships alive.It: "Che sorpresa trovarvi qui," disse Luca, cercando di mascherare la sua emozione.En: "What a surprise to find you here," said Luca, trying to mask his emotion.It: "Ferragosto è speciale a Firenze," disse Giulia con entusiasmo.En: "Ferragosto is special in Firenze," said Giulia with enthusiasm.It: "Abbiamo una cena stasera.En: "We have dinner tonight.It: Vuoi unirti a noi?"En: Would you like to join us?"It: Luca era incerto.En: Luca was uncertain.It: Temeva che trovarsi invischiato nei ricordi potesse allontanarlo dal suo scopo.En: He feared that getting caught up in memories might distract him from his purpose.It: Ma c'era qualcosa nella voce di Giulia che lo fece riflettere.En: But there was something in Giulia's voice that made him think.It: L'opportunità di rivivere vecchi legami potrebbe non essere una distrazione, ma un ponte verso il suo passato.En: The opportunity to relive old bonds might not be a distraction but a bridge to his past.It: Durante la visita, un particolare dipinto catturò l'attenzione di Luca.En: During the visit, a particular painting captured Luca's attention.It: Era un'antica opera che raffigurava una scena di famiglia.En: It was an ancient work depicting a family scene.It: I volti erano pieni di vita e di storia.En: The faces were full of life and history.It: In quel momento, Luca capì che la sua storia personale era parte della storia che voleva raccontare nel libro.En: At that moment, Luca realized that his personal history was part of the story he wanted to tell in his book.It: "D'accordo, verrò alla cena," annunciò Luca con decisione.En: "Alright, I'll come to the dinner," Luca announced with determination.It: Giulia sorrise e Marco batté le mani con entusiasmo.En: Giulia smiled, and Marco clapped his hands with enthusiasm.It: Quella sera, la tavola era apparecchiata con piatti tipici e risate amichevoli riempivano l'aria.En: That evening, the table was set with typical dishes and friendly laughter filled the air.It: Luca si sentì a casa.En: Luca felt at home.It: Capì che il suo viaggio non era solo tra le sale d'arte, ma anche nel suo cuore.En: He understood that his journey wasn't just through the art galleries, but also within his heart.It: Mentre il cielo di Firenze si riempiva di stelle, Luca sapeva che aveva trovato ciò che cercava.En: As the Firenze sky filled with stars, Luca knew he had found what he was looking for.It: L'ispirazione per il suo libro era lì, nelle storie del passato, nelle amicizie ritrovate.En: The inspiration for his book was there, in the stories of the past, in the friendships renewed.It: Aveva ritrovato le sue radici e deciso di integrarle nel suo lavoro.En: He had found his roots and decided to incorporate them into his work.It: Con Giulia e Marco al suo fianco, Luca si sentì completo.En: With Giulia and Marco by his side, Luca felt complete.It: Aveva abbracciato ciò che era sempre stato davanti a lui: il legame indissolubile del proprio passato con il presente, pronto a scoprire nuove storie da raccontare.En: He had embraced what had always been in front of him: the indissoluble bond of his past with the present, ready to discover new stories to tell. Vocabulary Words:the corridor: il corridoiothe painting: il dipintoto illuminate: illuminarein search of: in cerca dithe root: la radiceto guide: guidarethe childhood: l'infanziathe curator: il curatore/la curatricethe wisdom: la saggezzathe nostalgia: la nostalgiato surprise: sorprenderethe emotion: l'emozionethe opportunity: l'opportunitàto distract: distrarrethe painting: il dipintothe scene: la scenathe face: il voltoto realize: realizzareto announce: annunciarethe determination: la determinazioneto set (a table): apparecchiarethe bond: il legamepersonal: personalethe story: la storiato incorporate: integrarethe laughter: la risatathe journey: il viaggioto embrace: abbracciareready: prontoto discover: scoprire

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A promising-but-vague update on CJ Gardner-Johnson has Texans fans wondering — is this trouble, or just what the secondary needs? ITL breaks it down and looks ahead to the Texans' preseason opener, laying out the four biggest storylines to watch. Plus, how telling will the Astros-Yankees series be as Houston tries to keep “daddy” status over New York? Around The NFL, preseason Week 1 is underway — and the league is buzzing. Lunch-Time Confessions return (Figgy pre-ordered a video game), and Figgy's Mixtape dives into the bizarre with a pet psychic scam, a wedding HR complaint, and more.

ITL lays out the top four storylines to watch in tomorrow's Texans game — from roster battles to rookie performances. How do you feel about Astros manager Joe Espada right now? Is your confidence growing or fading? Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Figgy admits to pre-ordering a video game.

What were the most revealing quotes from Texans Training Camp this week? ITL breaks down what they really tell us about tomorrow's game — and the season ahead. Figgy's Mixtape dives into the wild: a pet psychic scam, an HR complaint over a wedding invite snub, and more off-the-wall stories from the internet.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Giovanni's Revelation: A Summer Shift Under Milan's Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole estivo splendeva alto nel cielo sopra il Duomo di Milano.En: The summer sun shone high in the sky above the Duomo di Milano.It: Era il giorno della Festa di San Lorenzo.En: It was the day of the Feast of San Lorenzo.It: Le guglie bianche del Duomo si stagliavano luminose contro il cielo azzurro, mentre bandiere colorate ondeggiavano nell'aria.En: The white spires of the Duomo stood out brightly against the blue sky, while colorful flags waved in the air.It: L'aroma delle caldarroste e delle ciambelle fritte inondava la piazza, e la musica delle bande risuonava tra la folla.En: The aroma of roasted chestnuts and fried doughnuts filled the square, and the music of the bands echoed among the crowd.It: I turisti scattavano foto, e i bambini rincorrevano bolle di sapone che fluttuavano leggere.En: Tourists were taking pictures, and children chased soap bubbles that floated lightly.It: In mezzo al trambusto, Giovanni camminava con passo lento.En: Amidst the hustle and bustle, Giovanni walked with a slow pace.It: A fianco a lui, Luca e Maria sorridevano, pronti a godersi il festival.En: Beside him, Luca and Maria smiled, ready to enjoy the festival.It: Giovanni cercava di concentrarsi sull'atmosfera festosa, ma sentiva il peso dei suoi pensieri, come un'ombra dietro di lui.En: Giovanni tried to focus on the festive atmosphere, but he felt the weight of his thoughts, like a shadow behind him.It: L'obbligo di scegliere presto una strada per il futuro lo preoccupava.En: The obligation to soon choose a path for the future worried him.It: La pressione familiare si faceva sentire, e oggi voleva dimenticare tutto almeno per un po'.En: The family pressure was felt, and today he wanted to forget everything at least for a while.It: Mentre il calore del sole si intensificava, Giovanni iniziò a sentirsi sempre più debole.En: As the heat of the sun intensified, Giovanni began to feel increasingly weak.It: Si fermò vicino a una bancarella, ma la testa gli ruotava.En: He stopped near a stall, but his head was spinning.It: Improvvisamente, tutto divenne buio e lui cadde a terra.En: Suddenly, everything went dark and he fell to the ground.It: Una voce lontana, quella di Maria, chiamò il suo nome con preoccupazione.En: A distant voice, that of Maria, called his name with concern.It: Quando Giovanni riaprì gli occhi, le ombre delle persone che lo circondavano sembravano danzare nell'abbagliante luce del sole.En: When Giovanni reopened his eyes, the shadows of the people around him seemed to dance in the blinding sunlight.It: Maria era china su di lui, con sguardo teso, e Luca stava già chiamando i soccorsi.En: Maria was bent over him, with a tense look, and Luca was already calling for help.It: In quel momento, Giovanni capì che non poteva più rimanere in silenzio.En: At that moment, Giovanni realized he could no longer remain silent.It: Attesi i soccorsi, Giovanni si sentì vulnerabile come mai prima.En: While waiting for assistance, Giovanni felt more vulnerable than ever before.It: "Luca, Maria," sussurrò con voce fioca, "non so cosa fare della mia vita.En: "Luca, Maria," he whispered weakly, "I don't know what to do with my life.It: La pressione... mi sta schiacciando."En: The pressure... it's crushing me."It: Luca annuì, sedendosi accanto a lui.En: Luca nodded, sitting next to him.It: "Tutti ci sentiamo persi qualche volta, Gio.En: "We all feel lost sometimes, Gio.It: Non sei solo", disse con sincerità.En: You are not alone," he said sincerely.It: Maria gli prese la mano.En: Maria took his hand.It: "Siamo qui per te.En: "We are here for you.It: È importante parlarne.En: It's important to talk about it.It: Non devi tenere tutto dentro."En: You don't have to keep everything inside."It: Giovanni lasciò che le loro parole lo confortassero.En: Giovanni let their words comfort him.It: Sentì che finalmente stava liberandosi, come se un grande peso gli stesse scivolando dalle spalle.En: He felt he was finally freeing himself, as if a great weight was slipping off his shoulders.It: Dopo qualche minuto, l'ambulanza arrivò, e Giovanni fu portato via per controlli.En: After a few minutes, the ambulance arrived, and Giovanni was taken away for tests.It: Alla fine, con il supporto dei suoi amici, Giovanni prese una decisione.En: In the end, with the support of his friends, Giovanni made a decision.It: Avrebbe cercato aiuto e avrebbe lavorato per trovare la sua strada, senza permettere che le aspettative degli altri dettassero il suo futuro.En: He would seek help and work to find his path, without letting others' expectations dictate his future.It: In quel giorno di festa, il calore dell'amicizia di Luca e Maria aveva aperto un nuovo capitolo nella vita di Giovanni.En: On that festive day, the warmth of Luca and Maria's friendship opened a new chapter in Giovanni's life.It: Il Duomo, testimone di tanti eventi, sembrava brillare di una luce speciale, mentre il giovane imparava che non doveva affrontare tutto da solo.En: The Duomo, witness to so many events, seemed to shine with a special light, as the young man learned that he did not have to face everything alone.It: E nella calda estate di Milano, Giovanni capì che la vera forza sta nell'ammettere le proprie debolezze, trovando la forza nel rendere confidenze a chi ci tiene a noi.En: And in the warm summer of Milan, Giovanni understood that true strength lies in admitting one's weaknesses, finding strength in confiding in those who care. Vocabulary Words:the spire: la gugliathe aroma: l'aromathe stall: la bancarellathe shadow: l'ombrathe obligation: l'obbligothe future: il futurothe pressure: la pressionethe crowd: la follathe sun: il solethe heat: il calorethe path: la stradato chase: rincorrereto whisper: sussurrareto brighten: illuminarto float: fluttuareto buckle: abbagliareto spin: ruotarethe duty: il dovereweak: debolefestive: festosoroasted chestnuts: le caldarrostefried doughnuts: le ciambelle frittethe ambulance: l'ambulanzathe assistance: i soccorsithe music: la musicato intensify: intensificareto dictate: dettareto overcome: superareto witness: testimoniaredistant: lontano

BREAKING: CJ Gardner-Johnson carted off the field with an apparent knee injury. ITL reacts to the news with Sean Pendergast.

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ITL reacts live to breaking news: Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury. Sean Pendergast joins the show to break it all down from camp. The Astros' stretch-run chronicles officially begin — and after a rocky start from Spencer Arrighetti, where is the arrow pointing for this team? ITL gives a temperature check after Day One of the final push. QOTD: What's a restaurant or team you just quit? No explanation needed — maybe you had a reason, maybe not. You just quit.

Around The NFL: CJ Gardner-Johnson gets carted off the field and the NFL bans smelling salts — ITL reacts. How much should we see CJ Stroud this weekend? Plus, What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

It's a loaded Thursday on ITL with BREAKING NEWS: Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson is carted off the field with an apparent knee injury. Sean Pendergast joins ITL live from The Greenbrier with the latest reaction and impact from Texans Camp. The Astros' Stretch-Run Chronicles begin, and after a rough first outing from Spencer Arrighetti, ITL checks where the arrow is pointing as the final push begins. In Hour 2, the NFL bans smelling salts (yes, really), and the CJGJ injury sparks deeper conversation around availability and depth. Plus, how much should we see CJ Stroud this weekend? And What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment? DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media and shares his thoughts on the CJ Gardner-Johnson injury and more from camp. ITL dives into Lunch-Time Confessions: What's the 311? And Sean Pendergast checks back in live from The Greenbrier. To close the show: OG's Buy or Sell — are you buying what the sports & entertainment world is selling? Then Figgy's Mixtape delivers the bizarre — from the Bob the Builder dating trend to a man interrupting a conversation with a pornstar and more. QOTD: What's a restaurant or team you just quit — no explanation needed. You just did.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Giovanni's Journey: Finding Support and Strength Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole d'estate splendeva forte attraverso le finestre della classe, riscaldando l'aria e illuminando i progetti colorati appesi alle pareti.En: The summer sun was shining strongly through the classroom windows, warming the air and illuminating the colorful projects hanging on the walls.It: Era quasi Ferragosto, e l'atmosfera era elettrica.En: It was almost Ferragosto, and the atmosphere was electric.It: Gli studenti erano impazienti per le vacanze, ma c'era ancora una presentazione importante prima del meritato riposo.En: The students were eager for the holidays, but there was still one important presentation before the well-deserved break.It: Giovanni si alzò dalla sua sedia, il cuore battente un po' troppo forte.En: Giovanni stood up from his chair, his heart beating a little too fast.It: Era il suo turno di presentare.En: It was his turn to present.It: Aveva lavorato duramente sul suo progetto, sperando di impressionare i suoi insegnanti e compagni.En: He had worked hard on his project, hoping to impress his teachers and classmates.It: Ma c'era una nuvola d'ansia che lo seguiva sempre.En: But there was a cloud of anxiety that always followed him.It: Giovanni soffriva di asma, una condizione che cercava di nascondere per sentirsi come gli altri.En: Giovanni suffered from asthma, a condition he tried to hide to feel like the others.It: Mentre Giovanni iniziava a parlare, sentì un nodo stringersi nel petto.En: As Giovanni began to speak, he felt a knot tightening in his chest.It: Le sue parole erano chiare all'inizio, ma poi la sua voce iniziò a tremare.En: His words were clear at first, but then his voice began to tremble.It: L'ansia e il caldo estivo si combinavano in un modo insopportabile.En: The anxiety and the summer heat combined in an unbearable way.It: Sentiva il respiro diventare corto e la vista iniziare a offuscarsi.En: He felt his breath becoming short and his vision starting to blur.It: Giovanni sapeva cosa stava accadendo: un attacco d'asma.En: Giovanni knew what was happening: an asthma attack.It: Il dubbio lo paralizzò.En: Doubt paralyzed him.It: Come poteva chiedere aiuto senza sembrare debole?En: How could he ask for help without seeming weak?It: E se lo avessero giudicato?En: What if they judged him?It: Mentre lottava per un minimo di respiro, incontrò lo sguardo rassicurante di Elena, una sua compagna di classe.En: While struggling for a bit of breath, he met the reassuring gaze of Elena, one of his classmates.It: Alla fine, fece un cenno verso l'insegnante, segnalando il suo bisogno di aiuto.En: Finally, he nodded towards the teacher, signaling his need for help.It: "Tutto bene, Giovanni?"En: "Are you okay, Giovanni?"It: chiese la professoressa con preoccupazione.En: the teacher asked with concern.It: Giovanni annuì, mentre Elena e Marco si avvicinavano.En: Giovanni nodded, as Elena and Marco approached him.It: Marco corse subito a chiamare l'infermeria scolastica.En: Marco quickly ran to call the school infirmary.It: Nel frattempo, Elena gli parlava con calma, cercando di rassicurarlo.En: Meanwhile, Elena spoke to him calmly, trying to reassure him.It: "Non preoccuparti, abbiamo chiamato aiuto", disse dolcemente.En: "Don't worry, we've called for help," she said gently.It: Quando finalmente arrivò il personale medico, Giovanni si sentì sollevato.En: When the medical staff finally arrived, Giovanni felt relieved.It: I compagni di classe rimanevano al suo fianco, offrendo supporto sincero.En: His classmates stayed by his side, offering sincere support.It: Giovanni si rese conto che non era solo.En: Giovanni realized he was not alone.It: La sua salute era importante, più importante di qualsiasi imbarazzo.En: His health was important, more important than any embarrassment.It: Dopo l'incidente, Giovanni capì che non doveva mai sacrificare il suo benessere per la paura di essere giudicato.En: After the incident, Giovanni understood that he should never sacrifice his well-being for fear of being judged.It: Elena e Marco continuarono a stargli accanto, e la loro amicizia divenne più forte di prima.En: Elena and Marco continued to stand by him, and their friendship became stronger than before.It: Il sole stava ancora splendendo quando la scuola finì.En: The sun was still shining when school ended.It: Giovanni, Elena e Marco camminarono insieme sotto la luce dorata, già pieni di piani per trascorrere Ferragosto.En: Giovanni, Elena, and Marco walked together under the golden light, already full of plans to spend Ferragosto.It: Giovanni sapeva di aver imparato una lezione preziosa: la vera forza si trova nell'accettare l'aiuto quando necessario.En: Giovanni knew he had learned a valuable lesson: true strength lies in accepting help when necessary.It: E, soprattutto, la vita è più luminosa quando si ha il supporto degli amici.En: And, most importantly, life is brighter when you have the support of friends. Vocabulary Words:the classroom: la classethe project: il progettothe wall: la paretethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe holiday: la vacanzathe presentation: la presentazionethe break: il riposothe chair: la sediathe heart: il cuorethe cloud: la nuvolathe anxiety: l'ansiathe condition: la condizionethe voice: la vocethe chest: il pettothe breath: il respirothe vision: la vistathe attack: l'attaccothe doubt: il dubbiothe gaze: lo sguardothe teacher: l'insegnantethe infirmary: l'infermeriathe staff: il personalethe support: il supportothe friendship: l'amiciziathe incident: l'incidentethe health: la salutethe strength: la forzathe help: l'aiutothe light: la lucethe lesson: la lezione

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Texans Training Camp LIVE at the Greenbrier Day 11. Lopez is back & ITL reacts to the Texans' unofficial depth chart & other camp takeaways.

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Things are heating up as the Texans finally get a camp fight — ITL reacts and checks in on headlines from around the NFL. Plus, what if Laremy Tunsil isn't the issue in Houston? A former Texans O-line coach shares eye-opening insight. And in What's Popping: the latest from the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL crowns the Winners & Losers of the Weekend. Then in Figgy's Mixtape: A wild story of a man stabbing deli workers over a four-year-old sandwich grudge, Noah Lyles has beef again, and more off-the-wall headlines from sports and beyond.

DeMeco Ryans addresses the media after Day 10 of Texans Training Camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. In Lunch-Time Confessions: Is Reggie becoming famous? Plus, Sean Pendergast joins ITL live with boots on the ground insight from Texans Camp.

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Texans Offensive Coordinator Nick Caley joins ITL straight off the practice field. The Astros make a blockbuster move, bringing back Carlos Correa — how does he impact their playoff push? Plus, What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

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