Fred Warner swiftly soothed Kyle Shanahan’s worries after discovering the San Francisco 49ers coach had been severely injured in a car accident.

“We got this, Coach.”

General Manager John Lynch disclosed Warner’s concise yet powerful reassurance as the team prepared to kick off training camp without Shanahan at the helm.

Warner wasn’t the only one expressing concern.

Longtime associate and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay reached out post-accident, expressing relief that there were no severe injuries.

“Most importantly, thank God he and the other person involved is OK,” McVay told reporters. “I think any time that something like that happens, it shakes you up a little bit. But most importantly, I have talked to him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, and I know he’s got an incredible perspective on it all. Kyle’s a stud. I have as much respect for him as anybody and he’s a friend of mine, and I love him and hope that he’s going to have a great recovery.”

“Oh noooo! Get healthy coach!!” former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho wrote on X.

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Former NFL offensive tackle Taylor Lewan said he was relieved Shanahan survived, while 49ers reporter Grant Cohn reacted to the extent of the injuries by writing, “Whoa. Thank God he’s alive.”

Fans also filled the replies to the 49ers’ announcement with prayers and messages of support. Public reactions from Shanahan’s current players and fellow coaches remained limited immediately after the news broke, though Warner contacted him directly.

His message also reflected the confidence San Francisco has in its veteran leadership.

Lynch named Warner, Trent Williams, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy among the players capable of helping maintain order during Shanahan’s absence.

Assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster will oversee the team with support from coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer.

Foerster has spent 13 seasons working with Shanahan between Washington and San Francisco.

“He knows Kyle in and out,” Lynch said. “What Kyle wants, what Kyle needs.”

Lynch joked that the temporary arrangement will not be an exact replica of a Shanahan-led camp.

“We’ll probably do less team meetings because Kyle usually sits up here and talks football for 30 minutes,” Lynch said. “We’re not going to try to replicate that. …

“Chris is kind of a grouchy guy. He doesn’t really believe in breakdowns and all that, so Raheem may do the breakdowns.”

Shanahan suffered the injuries when his vehicle collided with an SUV near his Northern California home on July 14. He reportedly broke his nose, three ribs and a hand, required more than 40 stitches in his face and sustained a severe concussion.

The other driver was not injured. Police said drugs and alcohol were not factors, both drivers cooperated and no citations were issued. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the collision or assigned fault.

Shanahan has returned to the team facility but is not yet ready to address players or reporters. The 49ers said he will participate on a limited basis while progressing through the same concussion protocol used for players.

No timetable has been provided for his full return.

Until then, Warner’s message captured the approach inside the building: Shanahan should focus on recovering, and his team will handle the rest.

A groundbreaking discovery has shed light on a potential cause of a chronic condition characterized by uncontrollable, excessive sweating, potentially opening doors to more effective treatments.

Known as hyperhidrosis, this condition triggers profuse sweating without common stimuli like high temperatures or physical exertion.

Individuals afflicted often experience overwhelming perspiration that soaks through clothing or drips from their hands, interfering with daily activities and necessitating frequent wardrobe changes.

For a long time, hyperhidrosis was primarily considered a dysfunction of the sweat glands themselves.

However, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have recently discovered that a genetic mutation affecting nerve control over sweat glands might be the true culprit.

Dr Malcom Brock, a surgeon who led the research, said: ‘Our findings show that, for some patients, the problem actually begins in the nerves that control sweating.

‘This biological explanation for the condition offers a potential pathway to more effective treatments.’

In the study, published in Science Advances, researchers collected DNA from families with inherited hyperhidrosis and compared their data.

They found that one fifth of sufferers had a mutation on the SCN10A gene for sodium channel NaV1.8, found in nerves that control the activity of sweat glands. 

In the second half of the study, scientists then engineered mice to carry the mutation, and the test subjects developed excessive sweating – just like in humans. This showed a direct correlation between the genetic mutation and the condition.

Additional studies revealed that the NaV1.8 channel affects sympathetic nerve cells that control sweating, making those cells more active and causing the body to produce too much sweat.

‘We found that this mutation essentially turns up the volume on the nerve signals that stimulate sweating,’ Brock said. ‘That insight gives us a specific target to pursue for future therapies.’ 

Hyperhidrosis affects an estimated 15.3 million Americans and often runs in families. It is most common in adults between the ages of 18 and 39.

Risk factors include having a close relative with the condition, taking medications that increase sweating, or having an underlying medical condition linked to excessive perspiration.

To diagnose hyperhidrosis, healthcare providers may order blood or other laboratory tests to rule out underlying causes, or perform a sweat test to pinpoint where sweating occurs and assess its severity.

Typical treatment for hyperhidrosis begins with prescription-strength antiperspirant, but depending on the condition’s severity, it can evolve into stronger medications including oral pills, botulinum toxin injections, and device therapy.

These findings open up a new door for treating the condition, as one expert told the Daily Mail current treatments for hyperhidrosis are designed to control the excessive sweating once it is present.

‘While these treatments can be quite successful at addressing the symptom of excessive sweating, this approach does not address the biological mechanism as to why some individuals develop hyperhidrosis,’ Dr Paul Gross, primary care physician and medical doctor at LIV3 Health, told Daily Mail.

‘By developing an understanding of how to treat hyperhidrosis closer to its origin, researchers will be able to direct future therapies toward correcting the abnormal nerve pathways identified by this research,’ he added. 

‘Although these treatments provide relief from the symptoms experienced by most patients, they do not treat the cause,’ Dr Gross said. ‘Therefore, many people experience the need to have additional treatments throughout their lives.’

The expert added that this groundbreaking study could eventually lead to a new generation of treatments, targeted at the overactive nerves. 

‘While there is much work to be done before these treatments are available, this study represents an important first step toward providing treatment options that are more accurate and long-term,’ he said.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, was involved in a car accident earlier this month. The team officially revealed on Saturday, the day training camp commenced, that his ability to participate at the onset of the camp will be limited due to this incident.

According to a source knowledgeable about the situation, who preferred to remain anonymous, Shanahan endured a concussion, a fractured nose, several broken ribs, and injuries to his hands. This disclosure was shared with The Associated Press.

While the team chose to label the injuries as “non-life-threatening,” they also extended their gratitude to the first responders who acted promptly at the crash site last week.

As the 49ers gear up for their initial practice session on Sunday, assistant head coach and offensive line coach Chris Foerster will take the reins. He will be supported by coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris, and Brant Boyer to manage the team’s activities.

Shanahan, now stepping into his 10th season as the 49ers’ coach, is widely respected for his offensive expertise. His leadership has steered San Francisco to two Super Bowl appearances after the 2019 and 2023 seasons, as well as two NFC Championship game showings in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, cementing his status as an influential figure in the league.

Shanahan has a 91-72 record in the regular season and playoffs for the 49ers, ranking third in franchise history in wins behind George Seifert (108) and Bill Walsh (102).

The team overcame significant injuries last season to finish 12-5 in the regular season and win a playoff game as Shanahan finished fifth in voting for the AP NFL Coach of the Year.

A high-profile fugitive accused of COVID-19 relief fraud, once listed among the FBI’s most wanted, has been extradited to the United States after authorities apprehended her in Jamaica. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, the suspect, known as Elaine Angene Escoe, had been living under the alias “Harley Newman” while evading serious allegations linked to a $32 million pandemic relief fraud scheme.

Elaine Angene Escoe, aged 41, was brought back to South Florida on Thursday following her capture by Jamaican authorities amid an extensive federal manhunt. Prosecutors claim she was involved in fraudulently acquiring over $32 million intended for COVID-19 relief, fleeing the United States after missing a scheduled court appearance.

In 2025, Escoe faced a federal indictment with multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, as well as several counts of money laundering. These charges were levied by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, cementing her status as a high-priority target for law enforcement.

EXCLUSIVE: FBI ADDS ALLEGED COVID FRAUDSTER ACCUSED OF TAKING $5M FROM KIDS’ MEAL PROGRAM TO MOST WANTED LIST

Federal prosecutors said a judge issued an arrest warrant after Escoe failed to appear in court in May 2025. Authorities allege she fled to Jamaica, where she was later located and arrested after the FBI received a tip.

“Elaine Angene Escoe’s arrest and return to the United States demonstrates that no one is beyond the reach of American justice,” Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

Blanche said Escoe is accused of participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief programs and said the Justice Department will continue prosecuting those who steal from the American people.

FBI NABS ALLEGED $547M MEDICARE FRAUD FUGITIVE OVERSEAS, THIRD CAPTURE FROM ‘MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS’ LIST

Patel called Escoe’s arrest another milestone in the FBI’s international fraud crackdown, saying she is the fourth alleged “Most Wanted Fraudster” captured in the past five weeks.

“The historic success of the ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ list continues as the FBI and our partners just captured our fourth Most Wanted Fraudster in 5 weeks, and yet another high value target returned to the U.S. by this FBI,” Patel said. “Elaine Angene Escoe, on the run since May 2025, was captured in Jamaica while living under a fake identity of ‘Harley Newman’ — and returned to the United States today to face justice.”

Patel said Escoe is charged with being involved in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering connected to a scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

He added that the FBI has returned more than 30 high-value targets to the U.S. since June. Patel said four alleged fraud suspects captured over the past five weeks are collectively charged with nearly $1.8 billion in fraud after spending more than 3,500 days on the run across three continents.

“Under this administration, fraud is no longer tolerated — and those who steal from American taxpayers have nowhere to hide,” Patel said.

Authorities said the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Marshals Service, Jamaican law enforcement and the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office coordinated Escoe’s return to the U.S.

In the wake of recent Fourth of July mayhem, a Southern California police department finds itself bracing for impact once more. The department issued a decisive advisory on Saturday, signaling the investigation of yet another unsanctioned public gathering potentially slated for the upcoming weekend.

Newport Beach’s law enforcement sent out a no-nonsense alert as officers delved into the possible orchestration of an unlawful event anticipated within days.

“We’ve seen the post,” was the department’s stern acknowledgment on social media, highlighting their awareness of the situation.

Police elaborated, stating, “The event is under active investigation, and we are working with our regional partners to identify those involved in organizing or promoting any unlawful activity.” Their message underscores a collaborative effort with other agencies to thwart potential disruptions.

Acknowledging the need for heightened vigilance, authorities have announced the deployment of additional officers throughout the city. This measure aims to forestall any recurrence of holiday disorder, ensuring communal peace and order are maintained.

Police urged visitors to respect the community — or face the consequences.

“Anyone who organizes, promotes or participates in criminal activity should expect immediate enforcement action,” Newport Beach Police stated, whether it be vandalism or unlawful assembly.

“Our priority is to protect the community, maintain public safety and respond quickly to any criminal activity.”

The department also warned that young troublemakers won’t get a free pass, noting that minors can still face “serious” consequences and liability for their actions.

The investigation comes after videos from the July 4 gathering in Newport Beach — one of Southern California’s most affluent coastal communities — spread online, showing scenes that triggered outrage and concern among residents.

More than 400 people were arrested as the gathering descended into utter chaos, with authorities later pointing to an alleged social media-fueled “TikTok Takeover” as a catalyst. There were reports of large crowds fighting and setting off illegal fireworks.

Youths and minors made up the majority of those taken into custody, and police revealed that the overwhelming majority of attendees arrested came from outside Newport Beach, such as Arizona or other parts of California.

Officials said the situation quickly turned dangerous, with people blocking roadways, restricting emergency vehicle access and throwing mortars, fireworks and other projectiles at officers. At least one officer was reportedly injured.

Clips appear to show people carrying broken street signs and looting a nearby Pavilions grocery store on West Balboa Boulevard, with cops on horseback also charging at revelers on the beach.

Mayor Lauren Kleiman previously said the city has long experienced an influx of young visitors over the Fourth of July weekend, but believes social media has intensified the problem.

“The last couple of years we’ve definitely seen an uptick, in particular kids from out of state. [It’s] not atypical, but I think that social media has really changed things,” he said.

In a significant development at the University of Michigan, Warde Manuel is set to receive a hefty $7 million buyout after choosing to step down amid a series of controversies.

According to reports from the Detroit News and Front Office Sports, Manuel will not only receive this sizeable payout but will also enjoy additional benefits as part of the agreement. Notably, his professional file will record that he has voluntarily resigned.

Originally, Manuel’s contract, lasting until 2030, promised an annual salary of approximately $2.4 million.

The Daily Mail has reached out for comments from representatives of the athletic department.

Manuel will continue with the university until the end of the year. During this time, he will remain in Ann Arbor as Kyle Whittingham, the new Wolverines football coach, begins his tenure following the dismissal of Sherrone Moore this fall.

Moore, a married father-of-three, lost his job as head football coach due to an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a staffer who was later identified as his assistant, Paige Shiver. Moore was arrested a few dramatic hours later near the woman’s apartment and has since been given probation after pleading guilty to trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device.

Following the shocking events, the school launched an independent investigation into the practices and culture of its athletics department, conducted by Chicago-based law firm Jenner & Block. And earlier this month, the University of Michigan announced that Manuel would be stepping down from his role as director of the athletics department before 2027.

The 58-year-old has led the Wolverines since 2016, heading up a department with an annual budget of about $250 million, 29 teams, 950-plus athletes and about 400 staff members – overseeing the NCAA powerhouse’s numerous successes in that time.

His tenure was marked by multiple national championships – including both the men’s football and basketball – but also numerous scandals with the controversial events of last December proving to be the final nail in the coffin.

‘Neither the investigation nor the culture review found that misconduct was widespread throughout the department,’ a summary of the investigation stated.

‘The culture review found that weaknesses in accountability, organizational structure, oversight, and reporting created conditions in which misconduct was not always addressed consistently, promptly, or in accordance with University expectations.’

The review, which has reportedly cost $12 million, added: ‘Manuel demonstrated important leadership strengths, particularly his commitment to student-athletes. At the same time, it identified failures to quickly and effectively act on allegations of wrongdoing by Athletic Department employees.’

Jenner & Block interviewed nearly 300 witnesses across 350 interviews over the course of their probe. The firm interviewed a wide range of witnesses, including coaches, athletics staff, student-athletes, University leaders, human resources personnel, and other stakeholders.

They also followed more than 90 leads from a hotline they established to gather information and reviewed more than 20,000 records.

Moore was accused of confronting staffer Paige Shiver, with whom he had been having an affair, and blaming her for his firing. Authorities said she had previously ended the affair and spoken to school officials about it.

The coach was accused of barging his way through Shiver’s door, grabbing butter knives and scissors before threatening to kill himself. The 40-year-old father of three was arrested and charged with home invasion and stalking as well as breaking and entering.

Moore pleaded no contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device and was placed on probation in April for 18 months.

It wasn’t the first scandal to rock the school’s athletic department in recent years – albeit it was the most shocking.

In March 2025, former offensive coordinator Matt Weiss was charged with hacking and accused by federal prosecutors of stealing thousands of private, intimate images of student-athletes. Weiss pleaded not guilty to all 24 charges.

In 2018, Michigan’s ex-director of performance science, Fergus Connolly, was arrested for DUI – but was also hit with multiple counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer.

After being transported to a hospital, Connolly allegedly attempted to bite someone. He later pleaded no contest to five of the nine misdemeanor charges against him, with prosecutors dropping other counts.

In 2023, Glenn ‘Shemy’ Schembechler – the son of longtime Michigan coach Bo Schembechler – resigned three days after he was hired following social media activity that was deemed to be concerning and harmful by the school.

Michigan was also hit with NCAA sanctions over the sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by former football staffer Connor Stalions.

There were also allegations of physical and verbal abuse against now-former Michigan basketball coach, Juwan Howard, including one incident in which he slapped an assistant coach on an opposing team during post-game handshakes.

However, Michigan has also seen a lot of success under Manuel’s tenure. The football team won the national championship in January 2024 under then-head coach Jim Harbaugh, who subsequently left the program to join the Los Angeles Chargers.

And in addition to five Frozen Four appearances for the men’s hockey team since 2018, Michigan also won its second national championship in basketball back in April under coach Dusty May, who has since been hired by the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.