Whenever anyone asked me what my dream job is, I always had the same answer: I want to create content that resonates with people. It is truly an honor and a privilege to step into the site producer position at Pinstripe Alley, and I cannot wait to build connections with fans of my favorite team across all professional sports.
The New York Yankees fandom was first introduced to me by my grandfather, who grew up in the Bronx after immigrating from Germany. Whenever my sister and I visited my grandparents' house, my grandmother would always show off her vast collection of glass animals and trinkets from her travels around the world while my grandfather sat in the same spot on his couch, always with a pipe in hand, and watched his Bronx Bombers perform their magic. As I watched him pay close attention to every pitch and carefully ****** yze every swing, I realized that it wasn't just a sport he was watching. It was a beautiful human expression of finesse, endurance, and patience.
I was quickly enthralled with the art of baseball, despite the games typically lasting over three hours. Whenever my parents took me to a game at one of the most iconic stadiums in the country, I was always asking questions and cheering for Brett Gardner, Nick Swisher, or dancing to Derek Jeter's 2009 walk-up song (Empire State of Mind, for those who don't remember). After watching the Bombers win two World Series during my childhood, I knew I was locked in for life.
I continued to pursue an interest in sports throughout my education, and majored in journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin. During my time as a Badger, I also earned a certificate in sports communication, which was an incredible opportunity to immerse myself in sports media. Instead of relaxing under the sun, my summers were spent writing articles as an intern at the New York Post sports department under fluorescent lights, or at the Yankees clubhouse until 1 a.m.
Since graduation, pursuing my passion for sports media has taken me to many amazing new places. Learning more about the nuances of baseball, however, has been the most rewarding. It has allowed me to develop professionally and form new connections, colleagues, and friends that I'm sure will last a lifetime.

#sports #whenever #always

Justin and Emily Baldoni celebrated their 13th anniversary on July 27.
They each posted photos from their wedding on Instagram.
Fans of Emily's speculated that her caption was a dig at Blake Lively.
Justin and Emily Baldoni are celebrating 13 years of marriage by remembering their dreamy wedding. On July 27, they each shared photos from the day that they exchanged vows.
"13 years later… we're still dancing," Justin wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. "Happy anniversary, my love. I'm pretty sure this was the exact moment my pants ripped open. #FinallyTeenagers ."

#july #wedding #years

Sasha Farber and Janel Parrish have split after a whirlwind romance, according to an insider for People. The Dancing with the Stars pro and former contestant "hard-launched" their romance on social media on April 27.
A source told People that, as some fans suspected, Farber and Parrish have broken up.
The two had posted one another on social media quite frequently throughout their romance. So, when all of a sudden all signs of him were wiped from her Instagram page a few days ago, Dancing with the Stars fans had a hunch something had happened.
Parrish, who recently starred in Hallmark's Two for Tee, began posting teasers about her suspected romance with Farber shortly before she officially announced her split from husband Chris Long.
On June 6, the couple attended the Race to Erase MS Gala and spoke to Us Weekly about their new romance. "He just has the biggest heart and is so caring and loving," Parrish said of her new beau.

#parrish #dancing

Former Dancing with the Stars troupe member Hayley Erbert is mourning the loss of her beloved stepfather, Jim Swartz. On July 28, she shared an emotional tribute that has touched Dancing with the Stars fans and friends alike.
In a post on Instagram, Erbert revealed that her stepfather died a week ago. Many Dancing with the Stars fans know that he had been ill for quite some time.
Erbert began her tribute to Jim by writing, "It has been a week since Jim left us earth side, a week since his beautiful soul was set free."
"He was the best bonus dad there was, even though 'bonus' will never be a big enough word," she continued.
The former Dancing with the Stars troupe member explained that Jim taught her that being a dad is about "showing up," not biology. "It's about consistency, patience, protection, and love."

#troupe

Ryan Garcia has entered the ranks of WWE, and contributing to one of the more weird editions of Raw in quite some time.
During a segment involving Joe Henry and Danhuasen dancing and pumping up the crowd, Garcia was in the ring with a guitar playing along. Eventually, Garcia turned in Hendry, blasting him with a guitar, while The Judgment Day's Dominick Mysterio and JD McDonagh delivered a beatdown on Hendry, Danhausen, and the Mini-Hausens.
Watch the ending of the segment in the video below.
Garcia enters another branch of the TKO umbrella after signing a deal to face Conor Benn in a September 12 matchup co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing. Garcia puts his WBC welterweight championship on the line in the grudge match.
The Raw segment helped set the table for this weekend's SummerSlam event, which includes a matchup between Mysterio and fan-favorite Danhausen. The match takes place on Sunday, part of the cap off card of the two-night event in Minneapolis.

#match #Event #ryan

Amy Dowden has credited her best friend and fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional Carlos Gu with convincing her not to "hang up her dancing shoes" following her cancer treatment.
The 35-year-old told The Mirror she was at an "ultimate low" after being forced to quit the show in 2024 because of illness.
The Welsh dancer said she was able to regain her confidence after receiving some "tough love" and "motivation" from Gu and her husband Ben Jones.
Dowden and Gu participate in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted in which pairs go on the run as they are pursued by an elite team of hunters.
Strictly's Amy Dowden unsure 'if I'm able to be a mum' after cancer

#able #strictly #come #jones

In hall three at the SEC Centre, the Bee Gees were telling us we should be dancing before 9am.
It wasn't some early morning disco, but instead the venue for the para mixed pairs B2-B3 final.
This Commonwealth Games has lamped a real focus on inclusiveness. Few sports are more inclusive than bowls.
And with this new format - two five-end sets - plus the addition of a DJ and a big glitter ball, bowls is trying to captivate a new audience.
Those boogieing along to the beat early on Tuesday were treated to a highly-competitive, nail-biting showdown between Scotland and England, with the Scots winning after a tie-breaker.

#early #centre #Scotland #scots

Like Old Times is a Webby-honored video series created and produced by Vin Nucatola and hosted by Johnny Gaffney that launched in November 2025
The series helps seniors relive activities they once loved while sharing their stories with a new generation
Their reach has grown to more than 315,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
For many seniors, the activities and passions that once brought them the most joy slowly become distant memories, often due to health, time or circumstance.
That is the heart of Like Old Times, a Webby-honored video series created and produced by Vin Nucatola and hosted by Johnny Gaffney, which helps older adults relive experiences they never thought they would have again, such as going on a blind date or going disco dancing.

#johnny

Here's a terrifying thought for you: one day in the distant future college football fans may forget just how amazing Brock Bowers was during his Georgia Bulldogs career.
I know, it's difficult to imagine. Bowers played three seasons of college football and was named All-SEC and All-American in each of them. He won the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end two years running. Over 50 catches every season, 2538 receiving yards, and 26 receiving touchdowns. Every honor and number is truly impressive.
But a picture is worth a thousand words. Just ask the South Carolina Gamecocks.
In 2022 Bowers could have beaten Shane Beamer's squad all by himself, scoring three touchdowns, one on the ground and two through the air, including a 78 yarder in which he made the Gamecock defense look like it was stuck in concrete.
Unfortunately for the Garnet and Black Bowers had teammates, on both sides of the ball. The Gamecocks ran only 34 plays on offense in a first half that saw them shut out while the Bulldogs cruised out to a 24-0 halftime lead. Somehow it got even worse in the second half, with Georgia veritably tap dancing to a three more touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 45-0 lead into the fourth quarter. The Dawgs would tack on one more field goal before the 'Cocks got on the board late to avoid a shutout, losing "only" 48-7.

#bulldogs #Football

Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Jelena Ostapenko has plenty to celebrate these days. She completed the trifecta of Grand Slam ******* les earlier this month. The Wimbledon mixed trophy joins the 2017 French Open singles, and 2024 US Open women's doubles trophies in the 29-year-old Latvian's trophy case.
Ostapenko is a polarizing figure in women's tennis. Fans either love her, or they don't. Her outspoken nature can offend some, but she appears to have a different personality and interests off court.
MORE: Are Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins done with WTA tennis?
Fans learned that Ostapenko enjoys ballroom dancing from her recent TikToks.
We are no experts, but she looks like she knows what she is doing and with relative ease.

#doubles #trophy #jelena

President Trump recently ordered Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to explore Australia's retirement model as a way to reform the US retirement savings system.
It's not the first time Trump has tossed out the country's system as one that interests him. He has been dancing around it for months now.
"They have a plan in Australia, which people really like," Trump said on July 6, when he met with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who has been touting Australia's program for a few years.
"It's really worked out very well," Trump added. "We're going to be talking about that with Congress and see if we can implement it."
Australia's system includes superannuation funds that require employers to supplement workers' wages with contributions to privately managed pensions at a rate of 12% of employees' salaries.

Princess Diana's White House dance with John Travolta reportedly became a famous photograph. The People's Princess was 24 when she spun with the Hollywood star at Reagan's 1985 state dinner. A new source revisited the night and claimed the connection lasted beyond the ballroom. The report pointed to her love of dance. It also included claims that she later corresponded with him from Britain. That frame made the dance feel like a longer story.
According to a RadarOnline report, the dance took place at the White House in 1985. The dinner was hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. Guests included Clint Eastwood, Tom Selleck, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Travolta.
The actor had become famous through "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease." Travolta later called the moment "a highlight of being in the United States." He also said it was Diana's "favorite moment," according to the report.
Meanwhile, Travolta said the dance was arranged quietly by Nancy Reagan. He recalled being told the princess wanted to dance, but he had to lead. Travolta said, "At midnight, I had to tap her on the shoulder."
He then asked, "Would you care to dance?" The actor said she dipped her head "in that Lady Diana way." Then, "we were off for 15 minutes dancing." He later described it as "like a dream."

On July 6, Asha Gilbert accidentally flooded her Houston apartment during a pole dancing workout when the pole hit a fire sprinkler
The viral TikTok video of the incident has over 12 million views and shows water gushing through her apartment
Gilbert tells PEOPLE that she's getting back to normalcy but found going viral difficult at first
A woman whose pole dancing practice accidentally flooded her apartment earlier this month has told PEOPLE she's finally getting back to normalcy — even if some of the reactions online weren't easy to deal with at first.
On July 6, Asha Gilbert was practicing a pole dance workout in her living room when the pole dislodged and hit a fire sprinkler, causing it to burst and flood her apartment, as seen in a viral video she posted on TikTok.

Pop star Britney Spears has been the subject of rumors that she has been cloned for years. After getting her start on "The Mickey Mouse Club," the Princess of Pop went on to dominate the entertainment industry with hit songs like "Oops!… I Did It Again" and "…Baby One More Time." After her controversial 13-year conservatorship, she has largely faded from the spotlight and has repeatedly stated on Instagram that she has "retired" from the industry. That being said, she still appears in Instagram videos, often dancing in her home. Some fans have taken to social media to insist that it's not actually Britney in those videos, but a clone. Now her son, Jayden James, is speaking out about those rumors.
Britney Spears' son Jayden doesn't seem to be too happy with rumors that his mother has been cloned, although she's far from alone. Actors like Jim Carrey and Selena Gomez have also faced similar accusations that they have been replaced with clones.
"I hop on TikTok, and I see this one video that has 1.2 million likes, and the caption is like, 'The biggest theory ever: Is Britney Spears still alive?'" Jayden said during a July 17 livestream, per screen-recorded footage obtained by Us Weekly. "Like, bro, you can go to her page and see her right now."
He went on to call the accusation "ridiculous," adding, "It makes me know that a lot of the stuff on media is exaggerated and fake."
Instead of blaming fans for believing the "crazy" conspiracy theory, he put the blame on the media for taking advantage of "gullible" people.

Tracee Ellis Ross caused a stir when she shared a gorgeous video of herself frolicking in a pool during a solo trip to Thailand.
The 53-year-old looked incredible in a tiny bikini while enjoying her "first dip" of the morning, filming herself swimming and dancing around in the water, which you can watch in the video above.
At one point, Tracee submerges herself completely before emerging from the water like a Bond girl.
Grabbing her followers' attention with her bikini-clad appearance, Tracee used the opportunity to plug her TV travel show.
"What's better than a first dip? A first dip in Thailand!" she captioned the video, adding: "Season 2 of my Emmy-nominated show SOLO TRAVELING WITH TRACEE ELLIS ROSS premieres in just 5 days on Monday 7/20!"

Michelle Obama was the life of the party as she danced the day away in Martha's Vineyard on July 15, and celebrated the birthday of a patron with a warm hug. The former First Lady looked stylish in a white structured shirt with spaghetti straps, denim culottes and sandals, paired with aviator sunglasses, gold jewelry and braided hair.
Michelle was glowing as she danced over to the mother of media star Danielle Cadet and embraced her while wishing her a happy birthday. She was then filmed dancing to "Wobble" by V.I.C. with the crowd at Nomans restaurant.
"We love seeing our forever First Lady, michelleobama, enjoying nomansmv just like the rest of us," wrote Danielle in her Instagram caption. She added that Michelle had sweetly celebrated her mother's birthday, sharing: "Even though they had never met, she made it a point to show kindness and celebrate someone else's special day."
Michelle has been enjoying her summer and donning more relaxed fits, after she was heavily scrutinized for her sartorial choices during her time in the White House.
"As my popularity rose, I was being covered more, and so the press enters the scene, and there are now reports," she said on Call Her Daddy of the media attention she received ahead of her husband's presidential win. "So, the first thing after all this conversation and connection, the top of the article would be, 'She was wearing.' Not my education, not my professional career, but it started with appearance, but it got worse as we got better."

It is 28 years since Argentina ended my World Cup dream at France '98 - and it still hurts now.
I can still picture their players dancing and celebrating next to us as both teams waited to get on their buses after our epic last-16 tie. We had come so close to beating them, but we fell on the wrong side of a penalty shootout, and we were going home.
I was captain and it was tough to take, not just personally but because we had an outstanding team and I felt we had an opportunity at that tournament to make a real statement on the world stage.
I feel the same way about this England side now as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta (20:00 BST), with a chance to change their lives forever.
They are two wins away from immortality, and the fact it is Argentina we face again first just adds more spice to an already incredible occasion.

It is 28 years since Argentina ended my World Cup dream at France '98 - and it still hurts now.
I can still picture their players dancing and celebrating next to us as both teams waited to get on their buses after our epic last-16 tie. We had come so close to beating them, but we fell on the wrong side of a penalty shootout, and we were going home.
I was captain and it was tough to take, not just personally but because we had an outstanding team and I felt we had an opportunity at that tournament to make a real statement on the world stage.
I feel the same way about this England side now as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final in Atlanta (20:00 BST), with a chance to change their lives forever.
They are two wins away from immortality, and the fact it is Argentina we face again first just adds more spice to an already incredible occasion.

PHILADELPHIA — While most of the All-Star players spent the evening Monday hanging out at parties, clubs and restaurants after the Home Run Derby, Chicago White Sox rookie center fielder Tristan Peters was stressed out at the local hospital.
Peters, one of the best rags to riches stories to make the All-Star team, even having a 17-game stint with the Savannah Bananas, was enjoying himself at the Derby on Monday, watching teammate Munetaka Murakami, when his phone buzzed.
It was his wife, Erin, who he originally met in Mesa, Arizona at Scootin’ Boots on the Arizona Line Dancing circuit.
She was in bed with their 4-month-old daughter, Elaine.
And couldn’t get up.

Roars of joy and honking car horns reverberated through Madrid on Tuesday as Spaniards celebrated their team overcoming France and moving to the cusp of a second World Cup crown.
"I am so happy and very proud of the team," a euphoric Jaime Sanchez, 19, told AFP as thousands of revellers streamed out of the official fan zone in central Madrid after watching the 2-0 win.
"People didn't give us a chance, but we were able to beat France and we will beat whoever it may be in the final," the student said.
Swarms of people sporting Spain football shirts milled around central Madrid with the red and yellow Spanish flag draped over their shoulders or painted on their cheeks.
"Long live Spain!", "I am Spanish!", they chanted, capturing the moment on their phones and dancing to popular stadium tunes.

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The semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have arrived. Kicking this off is a match between France and Spain, who will battle for a spot in the finals on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
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Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup.
So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the semi-finals.
The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City after their battling win against the co-hosts.
But his tone changed following Saturday's 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway, when he described his team as "lucky".
"The result is fantastic. The last four is amazing, but I'm not happy with the performance," he said.

Mario Bautista got his long-awaited revenge on Saturday at UFC 329, as the 33-year-old bantamweight contender defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision, seven years after losing to him by armbar submission in Bautista's short-notice UFC debut.
During a dramatic three-rounder inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Bautista appeared to injure Sandhagen's knee, and though Sandhagen fought through the pain, he was ultimately powerless to prevent Bautista from rag-dolling him in a dominant third.
"I knew I could beat him," Bautista (18-3) said after collecting three scores of 29-28 from the judges. "I just needed to come prepared."
Sandhagen (18-7) had moments of magic though, dancing around the outside real estate of the Octagon in the first round, hitting a front kick and check left hand that hurt Bautista.
Bautista stamped his authority with a body lock and grappling exchanges, but when Sandhagen was afforded the luxury of striking, the one-time ****** le challenger showcased a diversity in his attack that included right hands to the body and uppercuts from close range. He switched stances and showed all-around fluidity in the transition between his strikes. His left hook to the jaw, for example, looked like a formidable weapon.

Lionel Messi's first World Cup: Revisiting magical goal and stats from 2006 Argentina debut at age 18 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Before Lionel Messi was soccer's greatest-ever talent, he was a fresh-faced teenager attempting to find his way for two of the grandest institutions in the sports world: Barcelona and Argentina.
The World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer first appeared in the global spectacle in 2006, turning up as a 17-year-old with dreams of dancing down the pitch in a manner similar to that of another famous Argentine foxtrotter: Diego Maradona.
With that, here's a look back at the first of Messi's six World Cups, a debut that continues to twinkle in spectators' eyes two decades later.
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Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey is mourning the loss of her mother, Jo Wilder, who died at age 94 just one week after learning she had lung cancer. In a heartfelt tribute, Grey revealed that her mother "chose grace over fear" as she decided to face the end of her life on her own terms.
Grey's July 7 Instagram post announcing Wilder's death included a handful of iconic photos of her mother, several of which included the Ferris Bueller's Day Off alum. In the caption of her post, Grey wrote that her mother "was brave and deep."
"My mother, Jo Wilder, passed away on July 4th at 94 — by her own choosing, on her own terms, exactly as she lived," Grey shared.
She continued, "A week earlier, she learned she had lung cancer. True to who she was, she chose grace over fear, understanding that leaving this world with dignity is an honor, not a tragedy."
Before becoming a mother, Wilder had aspirations to be an actress, working in theater in New York, Grey explained. While raising Grey and her brother, Wilder pursued passions including becoming "a lifelong activist, fiercely attuned to right and wrong."

It is Donald Trump's signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his "Y.M.C.A." moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup.
The Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.
Before the game, Trump had called FIFA and pushed for a review of a one-match ban for US star Folarin Balogun.
To widespread astonishment and anger, Balogun's ban was suspended and he was allowed to play.
Belgian captain Youri Tielemans said his team had been fired up by decision.

Erling Haaland led Norway's now-famous "Viking Row" celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters after the win over Brazil -- and the team is dancing to his beat after reaching a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.
In Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998, coach Stale Solbakken -- a midfielder in that squad -- has guided his country on a historic run, inspired in large part by the man he calls the "world's best goalscorer".
Born just weeks after Norway's last major tournament appearance ended at Euro 2000, Haaland is now driving his country towards unprecedented heights on the biggest stage.
"I think the way we played today showed that Norway is a fantastic football team," said Haaland.
"We're actually one of the better teams in Europe and the world because what we've been doing it amazing and it took 28 years, it took some time.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is shaping up to be the pop culture event of the summer.
The couple is reportedly set to tie the knot this weekend, giving fans just enough time to debate every last detail — from the guest list and dress code to what may be the most important decision of all: their first dance song.
So we took the question to celebrities on red carpets and at events throughout the year: What should Taylor and Travis dance to when they take the floor as husband and wife?
Naturally, many stars argued that Swift should choose one of her own songs. "Love Story," "Lover" and "The Alchemy" all received votes, while one Speak Now favorite quietly emerged as a sleeper hit. But as creator Anna Sitar pointed out, there's one potential issue: A lot of Swift's love songs were inspired by other relationships. Is dancing to one of them romantic — or just a little weird?
Others used the opportunity to nominate themselves. Paula Abdul and New Kids on the Block pitched their own hits. Teddy Swims offered perhaps the most sincere suggestion of the bunch. The Beaches, meanwhile, made a compelling case for a Sisqó classic that would certainly keep the dance floor moving — and the rumored 1,000 guests with their jaws on the floor.

Despite high heat and blazing sun, hundreds turned out to celebrate America's 250th birthday with the Springfield Cardinals on July 4, 2026. Before the gates opened, local heavy metal band Transylvania kept the crowd's energy up with dancing and music.
As guests filtered in, they were greeted with carnival games like axe throwing as well as a dunk tank that let kids submerge Springfield Cardinals General Manager Dan Reiter. Tracy Pierce, with Touch of Color Body Art, painted faces with patriotic colors and glitter.
Before the game, the Cardinals hosted their third annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Participants included KOLR 10's Chris Pinson, who won last year's contest, as well as St. Louis food influencer Jay Pippi, local musician Josh Heinrichs and Missouri State University baseball player Michael Yusypchuk. Yusypchuk dethroned Pinson by eating nine hotdogs in 7 minutes. Pinson managed eight.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Music, hot dogs and face paint mark Fourth of July at Route 66 Stadium

Cheers erupt at packed restaurants and cafes. Flags whip from car windows. Horns blaring as fans spill onto streets, hugging, dancing and chanting.
Across New Jersey, the World Cup has turned neighborhoods into scenes of celebrations. For a few hours at a time, the weight many families carry — political turmoil, war, deportation fears — gives way to an entirely different feeling: collective joy.
For Palestinian and Haitian communities in particular, that joy has arrived in the midst of grief and uncertainty, offering a temporary reprieve from crises unfolding abroad and at home.
In South Paterson, where vigils and protests over Israel's attacks on Gaza are a common sight, the streets have taken on a different energy. Crowds have flocked to restaurants like Abu Rass and city-sponsored watch parties, cheering not only for the teams, but for countries they see as cultural allies.
“People went crazy for these games,” said Adnan Abu Rass, the chef-owner of the Palestinian restaurant, adding that Morocco, Egypt and Jordan drew the biggest crowds. “With the situation back home, people just want something to make them happy.”