California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.
The new law, which will come into effect on 1 January, states people must be 18 to get married in the Golden State.
Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors". He signed the bill into law with Courtney Stodden, whose parents allowed her to marry a 50-year-old Hollywood actor when she was just 16.
Stodden, who has been advocating to end the practice, called the change a "victory" and said survivors of child marriage should "never have been expected to carry this burden".
Stodden said she would "keep fighting until children are protected from marriage in all 50 states".

#stodden #marriage

Courtney "Goldie" Jackson was one of 20 contestants on season one of Flavor of Love in 2006
In the years since, Jackson has remained in the public eye as a stand-up comedian
Jackson recently reflected on the 20 years since it aired
Courtney "Goldie" Jackson is looking back at her start in the spotlight.
Jackson shared a photo of the cast of season 1 of Flavor of Love, the 2006 VH1 reality series centered around Flavor Flav finding love. Jackson was one of 20 women vying for Flav's heart in a season that also included Tiffany "New York" Pollard and Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander.

#flavor #season

Sean "Diddy" Combs landed a major win in his defamation case against attorney Ariel Mitchell and her client Courtney Burgess, who claimed to have videos showing the music mogul **** ually **** aulting minors and celebrities at his "freak off" **** parties.
New York federal judge John P. Cronan denied Mitchell's motion to dismiss the lawsuit in a Sept. 4 ruling obtained by USA TODAY, giving Combs the green light to move forward with his $100 million legal action.
Combs first sued Burgess, Mitchell and Nexstar Media for $50 million in January 2025 but amended his complaint seven months later seeking an additional $50 million in damages. In the filing, he accused the lawyer of damaging his reputation by vouching for Burgess' allegations and making allegedly false statements of her own, "including that a police report corroborated an accusation of rape against Combs and that Combs had used drug-laced baby oil to incapacitate his victims."

#combs #sean #courtney #york

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Diddy secured a significant legal victory in his defamation case against lawyer Ariel Mitchell and her client Courtney Burgess. Burgess made explosive claims about the music mogul, alleging that he had videos showing Diddy ***** ually ***** aulting minors and celebrities.
Mitchell asked the court to dismiss Diddy's lawsuit, but US District Judge John Cronan has declined to do so. The court ruled that her arguments were not strong enough to warrant ending the case. In a September 4 order, the judge stated that claims alleging Diddy ***** ually ***** aulted people and secretly recorded ***** ual partners have "precise meanings that are readily understood," reports TMZ.
Diddy filed the defamation lawsuit on January 22, 2025. The case was brought in a New York federal court and initially sought $50 million in damages. Later, the amount was increased to $100 million. The lawsuit also named NewsNation's parent company, Nexstar Media. Diddy accused them of promoting "outlandish claims" and "baseless speculation." He claimed the statements were designed to satisfy the public's desire for "wild lies."
Mitchell previously spoke to the outlet about the matter, saying, "This is just a pathetic ploy to silence victims and people who stand up for victims. Diddy has time to sue but refuses to accept service for the lawsuits already filed against him. I look forward to countersuing and ensuring the court punishes not only Diddy but also his lawyers who filed this pathetic lawsuit for this frivolous and meritless filing."
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence after facing charges of ***** trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. A court hearing to determine the next steps in the case is scheduled for September 17.

#sexual

The Atlanta Dream hosted the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Angel Reese and her team won 89-81. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Olivia Miles led the Lynx with 21 points.
One big moment from the game was the altercation between Reese and Courtney Williams. During the second quarter with just under six minutes remaining, Williams tried to **** the ball from Reese. The contact led to a small scuffle, after which the referee blew the whistle.
Napheesa Collier and the referee stepped in to prevent the situation from escalating. But that couldn't stop Reese from firing off some heated words at the Lynx star. Fans gave their verdict on the exchange.
"She called her bald??" one fan wondered.
The referee called a foul and **** sed it as a jump ball.

#reese #referee #ball #called

Angel Reese made WNBA history in the Atlanta Dream's 89-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx, but also got into it with one of her opponents.
Reese's 15 points and 11 rebounds in this win led to her 29th double-double of the season, the most in a single season in WNBA history.
However, the focus wasn't completely on her historic stats, but it was also on a heated second-quarter exchange she had with Lynx's Courtney Williams.
With under six minutes left in the second quarter, Reese got tangled up with Williams after a Lynx baseline double-team. The pair had to be separated, with some lip-reading fans claiming that Reese mocked Williams for being bald as they went their separate ways.
Reese has previously embraced her role as one of the Dream's on-court enforcers, so she was not going to let Williams get physical with her without facing the consequences of a slight tussle.

#history #season

It is a bittersweet time for Deborah Roberts and Al Roker.
Over the weekend, the couple's youngest son returned to college, although the ABC anchor had to miss his college drop off for the first time.
In addition to Nick, 24, the couple, married since 1995, are also parents to daughter Leila, 27, plus the TODAY anchor shares Courtney, 39, with late ex-wife Alice Bell.
Nick goes to college in Vermont (@ Instagram)
As Al dropped off Nick at college — he graduated with an ***** ociate's degree in May 2025 and is now working on his bachelor's — Deborah took to Instagram and shared a sweet snap of him proudly standing in his set up dorm room.

#leila

Unrivaled announced several high-profile returnees to the 3x3 women's basketball league Thursday afternoon, including a "multi-year deal" with former UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers was among the league's premier players last season, averaging over 22 points and five **** ists for a youth-laden Breeze BC squad to earn First-Team All-Unrivaled honors. The 23-year-old point guard indicated that she will rejoin the team this winter, reposting Thursday's news on her Instagram story with the caption "Breeezeeeee."
Her Breeze BC teammate, Courtney Williams, also announced her plans to rejoin Unrivaled Thursday. The remainder of last year's Breeze squad includes young post talents Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson and Dominique Malonga, along with fan-favorite Kate Martin and Fever guard Aari McDonald.
Fellow UConn alums Naphessa Collier and Breanna Stewart co-founded Unrivaled in 2023, seeking to provide a domestic alternative for WNBA players to pursue off-season basketball. Bueckers became one of the league's earliest high-profile partners, signing a groundbreaking NIL deal with Unrivaled in August 2024 that made her the first NCAA student-athlete to receive an ownership equity stake in a professional sports league. A year later, she signed a three-year contract to play for the league.
The trio's equity in the league has skyrocketed in recent months, with Unrivaled reporting a $650 million valuation earlier this week, which nearly doubled last year's figure. A recent Series C fundraising round included several high-profile investors, including UConn coach Geno Auriemma, NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Trae Young, and actor Ashton Kutcher.

#Basketball

Tuesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves featured a disappointing ending where the Dodgers left the tying runner on third base in a 4-3 defeat, snapping their six-game winning streak.
Before the uneventful finish, Tyler Glasnow made his return to the mound, making his first start since May 6 against the Houston Astros. Although he allowed three earned runs in the first inning, Glasnow, like Tarik Skubal on Saturday, managed to settle in and didn't allow another run the rest of the way. Glasnow ended his night tossing five innings against Altanta, allowing six hits and those three runs while striking out seven and not allowing a walk.
Glasnow discussed his change in sequencing after a laborious first inning, helping him settle into a groove where he struck out six over four shutout innings onward, per Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com.
"I think just switching up a little bit," Glasnow said. "I think it was pretty fastball-heavy the first inning. A little bit predictable. Not a ton of hard-hit ****** , but it's just how it goes sometimes. But I think coming out in the second, I just felt more in rhythm and my slider was working a lot better. … The slider felt good today, too. So I just tried to start some guys off with it and throw it in middle counts and just not be so predictable."
After spending parts of five seasons with the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, Alek Thomas has had a nice start to his time as a Dodger. Thomas put the Dodgers on the board in the second inning of Tuesday's matchup with an RBI single, and the outfielder has a .300 average with three RBI and a walk over his first three games with his new team.

#runs

Thousands of Eagles fans packed Lincoln Financial Field Tuesday night for the team's public practice.
Tickets cost $15, with all proceeds donated to the Eagles Autism Foundation.
With less than 20 days until the start of the regular season, fans told Action News they wanted a chance to get a close look at the team.
"It's so much fun. It's affordable," said Courtney Leard, of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Tina Leard added, "The environment in Philly is just great."

#Eagles #thousands #autism

Today in Boston Celtics history, Jerryd Bayless was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1988. He played his NCAA basketball for the Arizona Wildcats for a single season before entering the 2008 NBA Draft, where the Indiana Pacers selected him with the 11th overall pick.
The Phoenix native never suited up for the Pacers, dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers soon after the draft was over. He also played for the (then) New Orleans Hornets (now, Pelicans), Toronto Raptors, and Memphis Grizzlies before the latter ball club sent Bayless to Boston in a trade that netted the Celtics 3-and-D wing Courtney Lee. Bayless played just one season for the Celtics, suiting up for a total of 41 games and starting 14 of them.
He averaged 10.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.1 ***** ists while with the Celtics, leaving in free agency next summer to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks.
It is also the birthday of Sihugo Green, born in New York City in 1933. An alum of Duquesne, Green was the No. 1 overall pick of the 1956 NBA Draft, taken by the (then) Rochester Royals (now, Sacramento Kings). The New Yorker played for the Royals after their move to Cincinnati, the St. Louis Hawks before they relocated to Atlanta, and the defunct Chicago Packers, Zephyrs, and the also-defunct Baltimore Bullets before joining the Celtics via trade in 1965. The last stop of his career, Green averaged 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game as a Celtic, retiring afterward.
Finally, it is also the birthday of Quinn Buckner, born today in 1954 in Phoenix, Illinois. Buckner played college ball with the Indiana Hoosiers, where he won an NCAA championship, and was drafted seventh overall in the 1976 NBA Draft by the Bucks. He was dealt to the Celtics in 1982, and won a ***** le in his second of three seasons with Boston. The Indiana alum averaged 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.8 ***** ists, traded to the Indiana Pacers in 1983.

#played #draft

After fueling the Indiana Fever to three wins over the past week, Caitlin Clark has secured her second AP WNBA Player of the Week acknowledgment of the season.
In the three games played during the week spanning from Aug. 10 to Aug. 16, the former Hawkeye scored a ******* ulative 77 points this past week across three games, which was the most points scored by any player in the WNBA over the span.
With an average of 25.7 points on 50.9% shooting, Clark had the second-highest points-per-game average in the league. Meanwhile, Clark led the league with 29 total ******* ists and 9.7 ******* ists per game in that time frame.
In Indiana's win over the New York Liberty (Aug. 11) and the Dallas Wings (Aug. 14), Clark recorded back-to-back double-doubles, which now places her one shy of tying Minnesota Lynx's Courtney Williams for the second-most by a guard in WNBA history.
Her most recent AP Player of the Week distinction of the season pairs with her nod for the honor on July 20. Clark was also named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the fourth time this season, adding to her impressive collection of honors that includes WNBA Player of the Month for June.

#clark #three #second #past

Studbudz, Courtney Williams (left) and Natasha Heideman (right).
The StudBudz generated more than $1 million in self-reported brand deals in just 72 hours around this year's WNBA All-Star Weekend.
For Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the whirlwind began a year earlier. The duo, former teammates and close friends who launched their Twitch channel in 2025, took WNBA All-Star Weekend by storm by streaming for 72 straight hours, giving fans an unfiltered look at the players, personalities, and off-court moments surrounding the league's marquee event.
What started as a way to bring fans behind the scenes quickly became something more valuable, an audience brands wanted to reach.
The StudBudz have since parlayed that growing audience into partnerships with more than 20 global brands. Now, the duo is demonstrating how WNBA players can turn cultural relevance and direct connections with fans into a business of their own.

#audience

The Vanderbilt Commodores started the 2026 season with a win that left a "bitter" taste in Coach Darren Ambrose's mouth according to his post-game interview. He used the words sluggish, lethargic, and choreographed to describe the performance. Coach Ambrose harped on being proud and happy with the victory, but he kept focusing on different flaws in the performance. If you saw my comments during and after the match, I am proud to say Coach and I are on the same wavelength.
The pushback that I got was that it was just game 1. It was. I am not panicking. My predictions for the season have not changed. My thoughts about the talent on the team have not changed, except for some concern about one particular position. Armas in goal was not very convincing. Again, it was match 1. I am not going to react too strongly yet.
The Commodores had plenty of possession and tons of shot attempts. They spent more than a third of the match (35%) in possession in the attacking half. Attempting 21 shots but with only 7 on target is where the sharpness and intensity that Ambrose found lacking came into play. They generated 11 corners yet did not score off one. Conversely, SMU was able to turn 21% attacking possession and 8 shot attempts into 4 shots on target and 3 goals. Granted, 1 goal for the Mustangs was a cross that deflected off Grace Freeman's leg in a truly unfortunate moment where Armas was diving out to claim the cross.
The number of players used is really intriguing to me. Typically, Coach Ambrose has gone deep into the bench early in seasons. It normally is paired down to 14 to 16 by the time SEC play starts, but early season matches often see 20 or more players. The tightness of the match and dissatisfaction with the performance may have been why the starters played more as they tried to work out the kinks.
Courtney Jones, Olivia Stafford, and Sydney Watts all have 4 shot attempts and a goal is not particularly surprising. I would have expected Pentz to get off more shots, but she had the early goal on her only attempt. I do not think Fullerton at CAM and Pentz at striker beside Watts is the best lineup for this squad based on natural inclinations of the players and how that effects ******* ing.

#goal #performance #possession

For the second time in a week, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces, 92-87, in what could be a preview of the WNBA Finals.
The defeat dropped the Aces to third place in the league standings at 24-12. The defending WNBA champions are now five games behind the top-seeded Lynx (29-7) and 1.5 games back from the Golden State Valkyries (24-9) with eight games remaining in the regular season.
Olivia Miles led Minnesota with 23 points, 8 ***** ists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Napheesa Collier followed with 19 points while grabbing 6 boards. Natasha Howard and Kayla McBride each scored 13 points, and Howard snared 11 rebounds. Courtney Williams and Nia Coffey both contributed 12 points, with Coffey shooting 4-of-5 on 3-pointers.
After going into halftime tied 48-48, the Lynx ran out to a 62-52 lead midway through the third quarter on a 3 by Coffey. But the Aces went on an 10-2 run capped by a Jewell Loyd 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 64-62 with 1:49 remaining in the quarter. Coffey then hit consecutive 3s to put Minnesota back ahead 72-64 and two Miles free throws restored the 10-point margin.
In the fourth, Las Vegas closed to within 74-73 with 7:27 left in regulation, but Collier sank 3s on the Lynx's next two possessions to put them back ahead by seven points. The Aces twice cut Minnesota's lead to four points and made it a 90-87 game on a Chelsea Gray 3-pointer with 11.3 seconds remaining. But two free throws by Collier clinched the win.

#lynx #collier #back #vegas

Riding on the momentum of three consecutive wins, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (22-12) embark on a lengthy five-game road trip on Sunday by visiting Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream (21-12) at State Farm Arena.
In Friday night's 98-87 win over the Dallas Wings, Clark posted her 30th career double-double with 29 points and 10 **** ists, which puts her one shy of tying Minnesota's Courtney Williams for the second-most by a guard in league history. Clark also became the fastest player in WNBA history and faster than any NBA player in the last 30 years to reach 700 career **** ists, doing so in just her 83rd professional game.
The former Hawkeye also posted her 20th game this campaign with both at least 20 points and 10 **** ists, which no other WNBA player has ever done more than 10 times in the league's 30-year history.
Watch Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream
Sunday will be the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the Fever and Dream, with Atlanta holding a 2-1 series advantage after securing victory in the past two contests.

#fever #dream #indiana

There are any number of ways to judge the performance of Courtney Morgan, the Alabama football general manager responsible for the all-important roles of recruiting coordination, transfer portal oversight, and overall roster management.
Talent level is one. Efficiency of NIL spending is another. And Trae'shawn Brown is a third.
Or at least, his circumstance is.
Last December, Alabama was set to make running back Javari Barnett part of its 2026 signing class. But Barnett, who had vacillated between UA and Illinois in the recruiting process, dropped UA and chose the Illini at the eleventh hour. Barnett also had offers from the likes of Penn State, Miami, Tennessee and Texas A&M, but when a player like that bails on a commitment too close to signing day, the vacancy can't always be filled by a player in similarly high demand.
The spot has to be backfilled by identifying an unknown like Brown. And whether than unknown can play at an SEC level is what makes GM's like Morgan good, or not as good, at what they do.

#alabama

Courtney Robertson and Trista Sutter confronted their longstanding feud during a recent episode of the Almost Famous Podcast. Robertson accused Sutter of snubbing her after her breakup with Ben Flajnik, while Sutter said she did not remember the incident the same way.
The 43-year-old reality star's relationship with her then-fiancé Ben Flajnik ended after The Bachelor, following which Trista Sutter mocked her on X. The two recently appeared on The Almost Famous podcast, where they confronted their long-standing feud.
Robertson said," So many people reached out to me to support me. You didn't give me the f—— time of day."
"Bachelor Nation host Chris Harrison was there, and you treated me like s—," she added
While Trista struggled to remember the public snub, the 53-year-old TV personality brought up an email she had sent to the 43-year-old model after learning about her book, I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain. The email had "Olive Branch" as its subject line and was intended as a gesture of reconciliation.

#year #famous #Reality

Safety Coby Bryant, whom the Chicago Bears signed in free agency to a three-year deal reportedly worth $40 million, is now expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery for a knee injury that initially was reported to sideline him for eight to 10 weeks.
Second-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided the updated prognosis on Tuesday, telling reporters that Bryant's procedure took place this past Friday, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
It's possible the Bears could get Bryant back in time for the end of the season; however, his extended absence is a hearty blow to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit.
This story is being updated.

#bryant #updated

Courtney Clenney was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday as she pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the April 2022 stabbing of her boyfriend in their Miami apartment.
Clenney, 30, was facing second-degree murder charges in the April 3, 2022 death of Christian Obumseli, 27, at the One Paraiso condo located in the Edgewater area of Miami. If found guilty, Clenney would face life in prison, but she came up with a deal with the prosecutors of Miami-Dade.
According to the deal, Clenney will serve six years behind bars with time served credits, in addition to five years of probation, as per the report from NBC6 South Florida. She was arrested on August 15, 2022, and has been jailed without bond; thus, Clenney is expected to stay in jail for a further two years.
It also required Clenney to undergo a mental health evaluation and substance abuse treatment, as well as not derive any financial benefits from the case.
Clenney gained a following of approximately 2 million subscribers on Instagram as Courtney Tailor and did not deny stabbing Obumseli, but she defended herself against an abusive partner. Her lawyer, Frank Prieto, added that Clenney stabbed Obumseli by throwing a kitchen knife from a distance to defend herself.

#clenney #Miami #april #guilty

PHOENIX — Hezly Rivera cemented her place as the leading U.S. female gymnast — for now — with a historic comeback to repeat as U.S. all-around champion.
Rivera, an 18-year-old 2024 Olympian, jumped from fourth place after the first night of competition to win after the second and final day Sunday. She is the second woman to repeat as U.S. all-around champion in the last 13 years after Simone Biles, who won a record nine ******* les.
Rivera totaled 111.95 points over both days, edging Dallas-area training partner Claire Pease by 1.15 points. Rivera trailed by six tenths after day one, when she fell off the uneven bars.
The last comeback from fourth or lower to win nationals was when Courtney Kupets went from fourth to win in 2003. Eighteen of the last 20 editions, a first-day leader won nationals.
GYMNASTICS: Results

#comeback #first

The Minnesota Lynx won a battle of the WNBA's top teams on Saturday, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 at the Target Center.
Olivia Miles continued her outstanding rookie season, tallying a game-high 26 points with 7 ***** ists and 4 rebounds. She has scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games and four of her past five contests.
Naphessa Collier followed with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks matched up against reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson. Natasha Howard added 17 points, 9 rebounds, 6 ***** ists and 2 steals. Kayla McBride scored 15 points, while Courtney Williams contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 ***** ists and 2 steals.
The Lynx's win boosted their record to 26-7, giving them a three-game margin over the Aces for the WNBA's top spot. The Golden State Valkyries could overtake Las Vegas for second place with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Jackie Young led the Aces with 23 points, with Wilson adding 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. NaLyssa Smith notched 14 points, 11 boards and 4 ***** ists. Las Vegas is now 22-10 for the season.

#vegas

For a team that entered the 2026 season without its franchise star, the Minnesota Lynx have surprised fans. With her contract set to expire after the end of this season, Napheesa Collier missed 27 games after undergoing her second ankle surgery on March 24. Yet the Lynx have risen to the top of the standings. Now that their star forward is back, Sue Bird has claimed that they've not only learned how to win without her, but have thrived.
"Napheesa Collier is back. She had offseason surgery on both ankles. Made her return just before All-Star weekend," Sue Bird said on the August 7 episode of her podcast, Bird's Eye View.
"The Lynx have already started to prove and show that they're the team to beat. They're a championship team. They were winning without her. So now it's just a matter of time to find that rhythm for Phee, for the team, for Phee and Olivia [Miles]."
While Napheesa Collier was sidelined, rookie Olivia Miles immediately stepped into a major role and helped the Lynx win 21 of their first 27 games. Miles, who is currently averaging 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.8 **** ists, got support from veterans Kayla McBride, Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams, who also played key roles in keeping Minnesota at the top of the standings.
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#lynx #court #minnesota

The Chicago Bears were back for the eighth practice of training camp on Thursday, which was their third padded workout of the week.
The Bears were back in pads after a day in shells, and the intensity was really cranked up another level, where things got chippy and feisty between the offense and defense. Unfortunately, the biggest storyline of the day was the injuries. After losing safety Coby Bryant earlier this week, defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones were among the four players injured. The good news is Sweat and Jones' injuries don't look to be significant. There were also some notable standout players during Thursday's workout while the offense finally found success in the two-minute drill.
Here's what we learned from the eighth practice of training camp:
Thursday's practice might've been the most physical yet this summer. According to Brad Biggs, the "intensity has been turned up a couple levels," noting the 9-on-7 run drill was "feisty." Adam Jahns added that it was a "chippy" practice where there was "lots of shoving. A couple skirmishes." According to Patrick Finley, things were so physical that, at one point, linebacker D'Marco Jackson needed a new facemask. That intensity was notable during the 9-on-7 run drill, which Courtney Cronin praised. "The physicality is at its peak this morning. Team periods opened with 9 on 7 run drills. Cannot remember the last time I saw the Bears rep this drill. Old school football."
The story of the day were the multiple injuries sustained during Thursday's padded practice, which was the most intense of the summer so far. But the most notable injuries came to defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones. Jones exited practice after 1-on-1 drills, per Zack Pearson, where he had been battling Austin Booker. "He and Austin Booker were still going after the whistle in the drill. He was talking to the trainers. Slammed his helmet down after both reps against Austin Booker." Jones did walk off under his own power, and Clay Harbor noted that Jones "appears to have avoided a serious injury." Later, Sweat appeared to injure himself after a team period, per Kevin Fishbain, where "Sweat seemed to slow up during a rep in 11 on 11 and took himself off the field."

#sweat #drill #booker

It's been a rough week for the Chicago Bears on the injury front, especially after top safety Coby Bryant suffered a leg injury that's expected to sideline him for extended time. Thursday's padded training camp practice saw four more injuries, including to left tackle Braxton Jones.
Jones, who's the front runner to be the starting left tackle, exited Thursday's practice after a set of 1-on-1s against defensive end Austin Booker. He was "visibly frustrated," according to Adam Hoge, and he tried to walk it off before heading inside with trainer Andre Tucker.
But there's good news. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Jones appears to have avoided a significant injury during Thursday's practice.
"The initial belief is that the injury isn't long-term in nature with the base case scenario (after the team gathers more info on the extent) being one where Jones would be considered day to day," Cronin wrote.
With Jones sidelined -- he did not return to practice -- it was Kiran Amegadjie stepping in to work with the first-team offense. Veteran free-agent addition Jedrick Wills Jr. ran with the second-team offense.

#jones #team #according

The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their seventh practice of training camp on Wednesday, where they conducted a non-padded practice after two intense padded sessions.
Overall, the 90-minute practice had a walkthrough feel, according to the media, following Tuesday's intense session that featured live periods. But the pads are set to come back on tomorrow ahead of a rest day Friday. Still, there were a couple notable observations from Wednesday, including quarterback Caleb Williams bouncing back with a strong 7-on-7 session, including an unlikely connection that made the catch of the day (or even training camp). There was also more clarity on the left tackle battle, and Chicago welcomed back a key defender.
Let's recap Day 7 of Bears training camp:
Lighter practice before the pads come back on: After back-to-back days in pads, including an incredibly physical and intense Tuesday session that featured several live periods, the Bears were in shells on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's padded practice. It only last 90 minutes compared to yesterday's two-hour session. According to Brad Biggs, there was a heavy red zone focus and there was "almost a walk-thru pace to much of the action." Courtney Cronin noted that "the few team periods they did were all half-speed." Biggs also added that "there weren't a lot of plays run at any speed to evaluate," noting it was a "lighter day that will be sandwiched between more intense practices."
Caleb Williams was sharp: Following a rough padded practice on Tuesday, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense bounced back during a light, non-padded session. Williams was incredibly sharp during 7-on-7 work, where he completed 9-of-10 passes, according to Courtney Cronin. But it was receiver Kaden Davis who made the best catch of the day with a one-handed, laid out grab, per Chris Kwiecinski. Once again, the connection between Williams and tight end Colston Loveland was on display, as Brad Biggs noted Williams found Loveland "on some out routes in the red zone a few times" during 7-on-7.

#williams #padded #bears #biggs

The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their sixth practice of training camp on Tuesday, where they conducted their second straight padded practice.
The Bears kicked things up a notch on Day 6, where they had several live periods. There was plenty of physicality and intensity on display, which even led to the first scuffle of training camp between two rookies. Overall, it was a win for the defense and the offense had its share of struggles. There was some good injury news as running back Kyle Monangai returned to team drills as he overcomes a soft tissue injury. There were also some notable developments in several position battles.
Let's recap Day 6 of Bears training camp:
Rough showing for offense: The Bears passing game continues to show promise heading into the season, and wide receiver Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland "continued their strong camp today," per Bear Report. But, overall, it was a rough showing for the offense. According to Dan Wiederer, this looked like the "sloppiest offensive showing of camp to date. Easily." Wiederer noted that there were a number of struggles, including: "Pre-snap penalties. Misfired passes. Dropped **** . Rickety screen plays. QB1's feet getting tangled coming out from center." On top of that, quarterback Caleb Williams was intercepted by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. It appeared to be a miscommunication between Williams and tight end Colston Loveland. Greg Braggs added that the "defense looks a step ahead" and the offense "has looked off more than the other practices." He noted it was timing and energy seemed low, especially with live periods. The offense also fell short during the two-minute drill, where quarterback Caleb Williams and Burden were unable to connect on fourth down in the end zone.
Heavy focus on the run game, 13 personnel: Tuesday's padded practice featured heavy focus on the run game and 13 personnel, both of which will be key to Ben Johnson's offense being successful. Before practice, defensive coordinator made it clear there would be a heavy focus on 13 personnel, and Courtney Cronin noted that it was "clear the emphasis is gonna be running out of 13." According to Bear Report, they "went more run heavy today, by design. The run game should be strong once again. Working a lot of run concepts with the 12 and 13 personnel." They also noted that Chicago was mixing in receivers when they went 13 personnel.

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Variety has announced presenters for its annual Power of Young Hollywood, this year presented by Disney+, taking place on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Presenting Tate McRae with the Triple Threat Award will be Madison Beer, and presenting Sombr with the Songwriter of the Year award is Lindsey Buckingham. Tyriq Withers will receive the New Leading Man Award from Kiernan Shipka, and Malachi Barton will be presented the Rising Star Award by Tiffani Thiessen.
The event will be cohosted by Mario Lopez and his son Dominic. A two-time Emmy winner, Mario Lopez hosts NBC's "Access Hollywood" and "Access Daily" concurrently with the national iHeart radio programs "On with Mario & Courtney Lopez" and "iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez." His son, Dominic Lopez, is a rising young actor who can be seen on CBS's "Matlock," Netflix's "The Lincoln Lawyer" and indie films "Bad Counselors" and "Last Shot." Mario and Dominic will star together alongside Tony Danza in the upcoming holiday film "Christmas at Starlight."
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A two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Beer recently concluded her 32-date Locket Tour across Europe and North America following the release of her deluxe album "Locket" earlier this summer. Beer got her start posting viral covers on YouTube and has since released an EP and three studio albums, the second of which earned her her first Grammy nomination for Best Immersive Audio Album in 2024. In 2025, she was nominated again for her single "Make You Mine," for which she also won Pop-Dance Anthem of the Year at the Electronic Music Dance Awards.

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles played like a seasoned veteran against a formidable foe, Caitlin Clark and the visiting Indiana Fever. The rookie showed poise throughout the game, including in the clutch, to clinch a 108-100 victory despite Clark and Fever star Kelsey Mitchell's efforts. Onlookers praised Miles for how well she played against Clark and Mitchell. One spectator was South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, who posted on her X/Twitter page. Miles was never under Staley's tutelage; she played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the TCU Horned Frogs. Still, Staley couldn't help but praise Miles for the masterclass she put up.
"oliviamiles06 got me in my house cursing on a Sunday. Lord have mercy! WNBA I saw a logo change in this app…..use it!," Staley shared.
Staley later shared a photo of Miles' silhouette as the WNBA logo.
Miles finished the intense matchup against the Fever with a team-high 28 points on an efficient 11-of-14 shooting clip, adding four rebounds, six **** ists and a block in 32 minutes. On the other hand, for the Fever, Clark dropped a double-double of 19 points and 10 **** ists while Mitchell pitched in a game-high 37 points.
During the postgame news conference, Olivia Miles, joined by Minnesota Lynx veteran Courtney Williams, was asked about what it was like facing the Indiana Fever in front of over 16,000 spectators. Given that she is still a WNBA rookie, Miles' ability to stay composed in such a hotly contested matchup is rare. Miles said that she was just glad to have gotten the win despite the hostile fanfare.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27 points, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
There was a rally outside the Target Center that pitted those supporting Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham, who told ESPN last week she believed trans athletes should not play against girls, against those with the opposite feeling. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve wore a shirt that read, "Trans kids belong," and had a pregame conversation with Cunningham, who was booed throughout the game.
Minnesota had a 96-82 lead with 6:41 to play before the Fever, who had scored 100 in a record six-straight games, pulled within 100-98 with more than 2 1/2 minutes to go. Miles and Williams both came up with big baskets as the Lynx won their 10th straight for the first time since 2016.
"First time playing each other, so there's a bit of a feeling out sort of thing," Reeve said. "And offense definitely had their way with each of the teams' defense. Certainly knew it probably wasn't going to be sustained, and it wasn't. We were hoping at some point our defense could be a separator.
The league's No. 1 offense definitely made life difficult for the league's No. 2 defense, but the Fever, who played in Portland on Friday night, struggled to stop the Lynx on the offensive end. Both teams shot 57% and both had 11 3-pointers and went 11 of 15 from the foul line. They also combined for 55 ****** ists. The big difference was Indiana had 12 turnovers to six for Minnesota, which had an 11-5 edge in offensive rebounds and 9-0 advantage in fastbreak points.

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