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Don Nelson, the three-time NBA coach of the year who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, has died. He was 86.
"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family," the Nelson family said in a statement relayed by Marc Stein on Twitter/X. "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."
Nelson is the only man in NBA history with more than 1,000 wins as a coach who also won multiple championships as a player, all with the Boston Celtics (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976).
MORE: Tight end for Georgia's 1980 national championship team dies
A Michigan native, Nelson was drafted in the third round of the 1962 NBA Draft out of Iowa by the Chicago Zephyrs. He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers in September 1963, and spent the next two seasons as a reserve with the Jerry West and Elgin Baylor-led Lakers.
#nelson #celtics #grandfather
"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family," the Nelson family said in a statement relayed by Marc Stein on Twitter/X. "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."
Nelson is the only man in NBA history with more than 1,000 wins as a coach who also won multiple championships as a player, all with the Boston Celtics (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976).
MORE: Tight end for Georgia's 1980 national championship team dies
A Michigan native, Nelson was drafted in the third round of the 1962 NBA Draft out of Iowa by the Chicago Zephyrs. He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers in September 1963, and spent the next two seasons as a reserve with the Jerry West and Elgin Baylor-led Lakers.
#nelson #celtics #grandfather
1 hr. ago
Marc Stein: Hall of Famer Don Nelson, three-time NBA Coach of the Year and five times a champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, has died at age 86. The family has issued this statement: "On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Hall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86 years old
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This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Hall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86 years old
#family #famer #marc
1 hr. ago
Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued an statement to announce the death on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.
"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family," the family said. "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."
Nelson was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics also retired Nelson's No. 19 jersey in 1978. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2012.
In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, along with two stints with the Golden State Warriors, Nelson compiled a 1335-1063 record with seven Central Division ****** les.
Though he never won an NBA championship as a coach, Nelson ranks second all-time in wins among NBA head coaches, behind only Gregg Popovich, and is one of three coaches to win 1,300 games.
#fame #celtics #grandfather
"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family," the family said. "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."
Nelson was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics also retired Nelson's No. 19 jersey in 1978. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2012.
In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, along with two stints with the Golden State Warriors, Nelson compiled a 1335-1063 record with seven Central Division ****** les.
Though he never won an NBA championship as a coach, Nelson ranks second all-time in wins among NBA head coaches, behind only Gregg Popovich, and is one of three coaches to win 1,300 games.
#fame #celtics #grandfather
8 hours ago
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became a grandfather again following the news that his daughter Princess Eugenie welcomed her third child last week. However, the disgraced former Duke of York is reportedly 'unlikely' to see his newborn granddaughter, a royal author has claimed.
After being stripped of his royal **** les last year following renewed scrutiny over his links to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew retreated from public life and has been living in exile on his brother King Charles' Sandringham estate. Meanwhile, his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, have continued to lie low as they navigate the ongoing media scrutiny surrounding their father and mother, Sarah Ferguson.
"Relations with their father are particularly fractured and complex as daughters take on board each new disturbing disclosure about Andrew," Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise And Fall Of The House Of York, alleged to the Daily Mail.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie in 2016 (UK Press via Getty Images)
The royal author claims it is "unlikely Andrew will see his new grandchild except through FaceTime."
#princess #author #mountbatten #beatrice
After being stripped of his royal **** les last year following renewed scrutiny over his links to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew retreated from public life and has been living in exile on his brother King Charles' Sandringham estate. Meanwhile, his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, have continued to lie low as they navigate the ongoing media scrutiny surrounding their father and mother, Sarah Ferguson.
"Relations with their father are particularly fractured and complex as daughters take on board each new disturbing disclosure about Andrew," Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise And Fall Of The House Of York, alleged to the Daily Mail.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie in 2016 (UK Press via Getty Images)
The royal author claims it is "unlikely Andrew will see his new grandchild except through FaceTime."
#princess #author #mountbatten #beatrice
1 day ago
Larry Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today, and he'll turn 43 years old this month. It seems safe to say he's done playing professional football.
But don't call Fitzgerald "retired."
Fitzgerald told the Cardinals' website that he never plans to use that word to describe where he is in life.
"I have not committed to retirement," Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald recalls hearing his grandfather talk with friends about how when people retire, they give up. And giving up is not something Fitzgerald ever wants to do.
#fitzgerald #Football #larry #hall
But don't call Fitzgerald "retired."
Fitzgerald told the Cardinals' website that he never plans to use that word to describe where he is in life.
"I have not committed to retirement," Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald recalls hearing his grandfather talk with friends about how when people retire, they give up. And giving up is not something Fitzgerald ever wants to do.
#fitzgerald #Football #larry #hall
3 days ago
A conversation Larry Fitzgerald overheard between his grandfather and John Stroger, a longtime president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Chicago, influenced his decision to never officially retire from the NFL.
"I remember them talking about retirement killing more people in our country than anything," Fitzgerald said Thursday in Canton, Ohio, via 12 News' Cameron **** , two days before his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"That always stuck with me. And so I just don't believe in retirement. I just think you transition into different phases, especially as an athlete. I got done playing at 38. Retire? What do you mean retire? There's no retirement in sight."
Fitzgerald, who will turn 43 later this month, added: "I protest the word more than the actual thing."
He said he won't acknowledge it, even noting he hasn't "committed to retirement."
#commissioners
"I remember them talking about retirement killing more people in our country than anything," Fitzgerald said Thursday in Canton, Ohio, via 12 News' Cameron **** , two days before his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
"That always stuck with me. And so I just don't believe in retirement. I just think you transition into different phases, especially as an athlete. I got done playing at 38. Retire? What do you mean retire? There's no retirement in sight."
Fitzgerald, who will turn 43 later this month, added: "I protest the word more than the actual thing."
He said he won't acknowledge it, even noting he hasn't "committed to retirement."
#commissioners
3 days ago
While millions of fans see races unfold from the grandstands or their living rooms, Kyle McKinney watches them with a different purpose.
"I joke that I get paid to watch races," McKinney said. "But you're watching with purpose. You're intently following every lap, every position and everything that's happening throughout the field."
As NASCAR's chief scorer, McKinney leads the department responsible for timing and scoring across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. His team tracks every lap, position and finish throughout each race weekend, combining electronic data, camera footage and human review to determine official results.
For McKinney, the path to becoming one of NASCAR's key behind-the-scenes officials started as a fan.
McKinney's connection to racing began long before he worked inside NASCAR. Growing up in Rockville, Indiana, he spent weekends at the track with his father and grandfather, developing an appreciation for the sport that would eventually become his career.
#purpose
"I joke that I get paid to watch races," McKinney said. "But you're watching with purpose. You're intently following every lap, every position and everything that's happening throughout the field."
As NASCAR's chief scorer, McKinney leads the department responsible for timing and scoring across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. His team tracks every lap, position and finish throughout each race weekend, combining electronic data, camera footage and human review to determine official results.
For McKinney, the path to becoming one of NASCAR's key behind-the-scenes officials started as a fan.
McKinney's connection to racing began long before he worked inside NASCAR. Growing up in Rockville, Indiana, he spent weekends at the track with his father and grandfather, developing an appreciation for the sport that would eventually become his career.
#purpose
5 days ago
Arnold Schwarzenegger loves being a dad.
The actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California is the father of five kids: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher with ex-wife Maria Shriver, as well as son Joseph, whom he had with longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Through Katherine, he became a grandfather to three: Lyla, Elena and Ford.
"Fatherhood is really the greatest joy. Watching all five of my kids grow into their own successful lives is fantastic," he told Men's Health in October 2018.
While the Fubar star supports his five children in all of their endeavors, he told PEOPLE in October 2023 that "there were certain moments that I did the discipline" when they were growing up. Now, his kids tells humorous stories about their dad burning their shoes and tossing a mattress off the balcony to teach them lessons.
"Funny enough, those kind of things are what they bring up all the time [now] with tremendous laughter and telling other people as a joke," The Terminator star added.
#kids #told #star #california
The actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California is the father of five kids: daughters Katherine and Christina and sons Patrick and Christopher with ex-wife Maria Shriver, as well as son Joseph, whom he had with longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. Through Katherine, he became a grandfather to three: Lyla, Elena and Ford.
"Fatherhood is really the greatest joy. Watching all five of my kids grow into their own successful lives is fantastic," he told Men's Health in October 2018.
While the Fubar star supports his five children in all of their endeavors, he told PEOPLE in October 2023 that "there were certain moments that I did the discipline" when they were growing up. Now, his kids tells humorous stories about their dad burning their shoes and tossing a mattress off the balcony to teach them lessons.
"Funny enough, those kind of things are what they bring up all the time [now] with tremendous laughter and telling other people as a joke," The Terminator star added.
#kids #told #star #california
8 days ago
Aug. 1—A landmark ruling from a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado will open the door for hundreds of college athletes to return to school this coming fall and could help Gonzaga rebuild its roster at a crucial point of the offseason.
On Friday afternoon, Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney granted a preliminary injunction that will give any athlete from the high school class of 2022 an additional year of college eligibility.
The ruling comes after dozens of student-athletes in multiple states filed lawsuits against the NCAA, **** erting they should be eligible to compete under the regulatory body's new "5-for-5" rule that gives players five years to play five seasons.
NCAA President Charlie Baker, who previously stated outgoing college seniors wouldn't be grandfathered in to play under "5-for-5," reacted to Friday's court ruling through a written statement.
"Without targeted intervention from Congress, college sports cannot set nationwide rules everyone can play by and without Congress, failed professionals will continue to use college sports as a fallback option — robbing the next class of young athletes of college scholarships," Baker said. "It is long past time leaders across college sports call for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. ... Today's rulings and the chaos they bring to college sports are exactly why it's time to pass this bill."
#college #sports #play #congress
On Friday afternoon, Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney granted a preliminary injunction that will give any athlete from the high school class of 2022 an additional year of college eligibility.
The ruling comes after dozens of student-athletes in multiple states filed lawsuits against the NCAA, **** erting they should be eligible to compete under the regulatory body's new "5-for-5" rule that gives players five years to play five seasons.
NCAA President Charlie Baker, who previously stated outgoing college seniors wouldn't be grandfathered in to play under "5-for-5," reacted to Friday's court ruling through a written statement.
"Without targeted intervention from Congress, college sports cannot set nationwide rules everyone can play by and without Congress, failed professionals will continue to use college sports as a fallback option — robbing the next class of young athletes of college scholarships," Baker said. "It is long past time leaders across college sports call for the immediate passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. ... Today's rulings and the chaos they bring to college sports are exactly why it's time to pass this bill."
#college #sports #play #congress
8 days ago
Jack Osbourne has shared an adorable new picture of his four-month-old daughter, and she's taking after her late grandfather in more than just her name!
The young girl, Ozzy Matilda, had a very cheeky smile in the picture, which showed Jack, the youngest son of Ozzy and wife Sharon Osbourne, holding his daughter in his arms while he sat cross-legged in a park.
"Little miss ozz already has a mischievous sparkle," the 40-year-old father captioned the post, highlighting her smile and recognizing how she has taken after the late rock star.
Her late grandfather Ozzy was the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, who died at age 76 in July 2025. Ozzy was known for his silly sense of humor and goofy mannerisms – at odds with his dark stage persona – and in later years, his bewilderment with the modern world.
Jack Osbourne sits with 4-month-old daughter Ozzy in July 2026 (Jack Osbourne)
#jack
The young girl, Ozzy Matilda, had a very cheeky smile in the picture, which showed Jack, the youngest son of Ozzy and wife Sharon Osbourne, holding his daughter in his arms while he sat cross-legged in a park.
"Little miss ozz already has a mischievous sparkle," the 40-year-old father captioned the post, highlighting her smile and recognizing how she has taken after the late rock star.
Her late grandfather Ozzy was the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, who died at age 76 in July 2025. Ozzy was known for his silly sense of humor and goofy mannerisms – at odds with his dark stage persona – and in later years, his bewilderment with the modern world.
Jack Osbourne sits with 4-month-old daughter Ozzy in July 2026 (Jack Osbourne)
#jack
9 days ago
Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce never selected a complete name for a son, but one part of it would have been easy.
During an appearance on Sunday Sports Club With Allison Kuch, Kylie explained that her father and Jason's father are both named Edward.
The shared family name made it an obvious way to honor both grandfathers, but only from the middle position.
Kylie repeatedly emphasized that she had never considered Edward as a potential first name.
Host Allison Kuch asked whether Kylie and Jason had a boy's name they never had an opportunity to use. "I don't even know that we have a boy name selected because we've found out the gender every single time," Kylie said.
#kylie #kelce #kuch
During an appearance on Sunday Sports Club With Allison Kuch, Kylie explained that her father and Jason's father are both named Edward.
The shared family name made it an obvious way to honor both grandfathers, but only from the middle position.
Kylie repeatedly emphasized that she had never considered Edward as a potential first name.
Host Allison Kuch asked whether Kylie and Jason had a boy's name they never had an opportunity to use. "I don't even know that we have a boy name selected because we've found out the gender every single time," Kylie said.
#kylie #kelce #kuch
9 days ago
The sale of the unwanted cement sculptures from Alan Carr's castle in the Scottish Borders meant more to Clare Stephens than most.
Some of her fondest memories are of visiting the creations at their original home in Branxton in Northumberland.
That is because her grandfather, James "Pim" Beveridge, helped his boss John Fairnington to make them for his disabled son Edwin.
And, although she was unable to secure any of them at auction, Clare said her family had been proud of the level of interest they attracted when they were sold earlier this summer.
Family photos capture Beveridge with some of the creatures he helped to create [James and Christina Beveridge]
#clare #helped #scottish #branxton
Some of her fondest memories are of visiting the creations at their original home in Branxton in Northumberland.
That is because her grandfather, James "Pim" Beveridge, helped his boss John Fairnington to make them for his disabled son Edwin.
And, although she was unable to secure any of them at auction, Clare said her family had been proud of the level of interest they attracted when they were sold earlier this summer.
Family photos capture Beveridge with some of the creatures he helped to create [James and Christina Beveridge]
#clare #helped #scottish #branxton
10 days ago
There's one less eligible prince in Europe! Prince Mirko of Panagyurishte is engaged to Dr. Marta Embid. The prince, who is also a doctor known as Dr. Mirko Saxe-Coburg, will marry Marta next year, according to ******* O!'s sister brand HOLA! Spain.
While a date has not been set, sources told HOLA! that the wedding is expected to take place in June, and in the very city where the couple's love story began: Madrid.
Prince Mirko, the eldest son of Prince Kubrat of Bulgaria and Doña Carla María de la Soledad Royo-Villanova y Urrestarazu, has been with his fiancée since 2023. The engaged pair are said to have met at Madrid's San Carlos Clinical Hospital during their medical training.
Mirko is the grandson of Bulgaria's last Tsar, Simeon II. His grandfather reigned from 1943 until 1946, when the monarchy in Bulgaria was abolished.
Prince Mirko of Bulgaria and his partner Dr. Marta Embid are engaged (Instagram/ mirkosajonia)
#prince #engaged
While a date has not been set, sources told HOLA! that the wedding is expected to take place in June, and in the very city where the couple's love story began: Madrid.
Prince Mirko, the eldest son of Prince Kubrat of Bulgaria and Doña Carla María de la Soledad Royo-Villanova y Urrestarazu, has been with his fiancée since 2023. The engaged pair are said to have met at Madrid's San Carlos Clinical Hospital during their medical training.
Mirko is the grandson of Bulgaria's last Tsar, Simeon II. His grandfather reigned from 1943 until 1946, when the monarchy in Bulgaria was abolished.
Prince Mirko of Bulgaria and his partner Dr. Marta Embid are engaged (Instagram/ mirkosajonia)
#prince #engaged
11 days ago
Beyoncé has secured full ownership of her whiskey brand.
As AFROTECH
previously reported, the "MORNING DEW (DONK)" artist launched SirDavis with Moët Hennessy in 2024. The whiskey features a "bespoke recipe" influenced by ****** an and Scotland and had been in the works for years. She described it as fate, given her family ties.
"I've always been drawn to the power and confidence I feel when drinking quality whisky and wanted to invite more people to experience that feeling," Beyoncé said in a press release. "When I discovered that my great-grandfather had been a moonshine man, it felt like my love for whisky was fated. SirDavis is a way for me to pay homage to him, uniting us through a new shared legacy."
She continued, "In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to experience something new and unique in the category. You can taste it better than I could ever tell you — welcome, SirDavis."
#beyonc
As AFROTECH
previously reported, the "MORNING DEW (DONK)" artist launched SirDavis with Moët Hennessy in 2024. The whiskey features a "bespoke recipe" influenced by ****** an and Scotland and had been in the works for years. She described it as fate, given her family ties.
"I've always been drawn to the power and confidence I feel when drinking quality whisky and wanted to invite more people to experience that feeling," Beyoncé said in a press release. "When I discovered that my great-grandfather had been a moonshine man, it felt like my love for whisky was fated. SirDavis is a way for me to pay homage to him, uniting us through a new shared legacy."
She continued, "In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to experience something new and unique in the category. You can taste it better than I could ever tell you — welcome, SirDavis."
#beyonc
11 days ago
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
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
12 days ago
Aziz Abdul never met his grandfather. He was a military dictator and died in exile when little Aziz was a toddler. His name was Idi Amin.
Globally, he had another name. The Butcher of Uganda.
Amin took charge of his homeland in a coup in 1971 - becoming the country's third president - and ran a brutal regime for eight years. It's estimated half a million people were killed and the country's entire Asian population were expelled.
He married six times and fathered around 60 children. Or, rather, that's how many he acknowledged. Somewhere among all that, belongs Abdul.
This week, the 25-year-old is one of around 3,000 athletes in Glasgow. Just another face in a tracksuit, here for the Commonwealth Games. But not many others have the lineage that the super-heavyweight boxer does.
#around #many #butcher #asian
Globally, he had another name. The Butcher of Uganda.
Amin took charge of his homeland in a coup in 1971 - becoming the country's third president - and ran a brutal regime for eight years. It's estimated half a million people were killed and the country's entire Asian population were expelled.
He married six times and fathered around 60 children. Or, rather, that's how many he acknowledged. Somewhere among all that, belongs Abdul.
This week, the 25-year-old is one of around 3,000 athletes in Glasgow. Just another face in a tracksuit, here for the Commonwealth Games. But not many others have the lineage that the super-heavyweight boxer does.
#around #many #butcher #asian
15 days ago
Prince Harry reportedly wants his and wife Meghan Markle's children to spend more time with their grandfather, King Charles III, following their recent reunion.
The Spare author, 41, and the 44 year-old With Love, Meghan host's kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, traveled to the U.K. earlier this month and reunited with the sovereign, 77.
"Getting the kids back together with Charles is absolutely top of Harry's agenda right now, it's practically all he can talk about," the source tells Examiner. "He has his heart set on bringing them back for Christmas but he'd love to fit in a trip before then, too, if they can find a window in everyone's schedules."
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However, the source says while the As Ever founder is "all for him being positive and trying to rebuild things with Charles," she doesn't want it to come "at the expense of their own sanity."
#charles #back #source #harry
The Spare author, 41, and the 44 year-old With Love, Meghan host's kids, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, traveled to the U.K. earlier this month and reunited with the sovereign, 77.
"Getting the kids back together with Charles is absolutely top of Harry's agenda right now, it's practically all he can talk about," the source tells Examiner. "He has his heart set on bringing them back for Christmas but he'd love to fit in a trip before then, too, if they can find a window in everyone's schedules."
James Whatling / MEGA
However, the source says while the As Ever founder is "all for him being positive and trying to rebuild things with Charles," she doesn't want it to come "at the expense of their own sanity."
#charles #back #source #harry
17 days ago
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Hi, I'm Joe. I'm 10 years old and I'm from Ashington. However, unlike the majority of people here, my blood flows red and white. It's been passed down through my family ever since my great-great-grandfather discovered the world of Sunderland AFC.
I am a season ticket holder in the East Stand and love attending matches with my dad, grandad, uncle and cousin.
This is my experience of the York away day through my eyes…
Over the last few weeks there has been a gap. Since we confirmed Europe on that magical day against Chelsea, I have been longing for the exhilaration – the highs and lows – that come with supporting Sunderland. Not even watching the World Cup could match seeing the Lads at the SoL. Finally, a chance to see the wizards once again.
#since #however
Hi, I'm Joe. I'm 10 years old and I'm from Ashington. However, unlike the majority of people here, my blood flows red and white. It's been passed down through my family ever since my great-great-grandfather discovered the world of Sunderland AFC.
I am a season ticket holder in the East Stand and love attending matches with my dad, grandad, uncle and cousin.
This is my experience of the York away day through my eyes…
Over the last few weeks there has been a gap. Since we confirmed Europe on that magical day against Chelsea, I have been longing for the exhilaration – the highs and lows – that come with supporting Sunderland. Not even watching the World Cup could match seeing the Lads at the SoL. Finally, a chance to see the wizards once again.
#since #however
17 days ago
Bailey Phillips got to live one of the best days of her life all over again, this time watching it on a screen surrounded by the people who love her most.
Her eight-minute segment aired nationally on July 23 for the first time as part of ESPN's "My Wish" series, chronicling her ultimate Tennessee football gameday with the Vols. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee marked the moment with a watch party at The Wishing Place powered by JTV.
"It was good," Bailey said of having her family and friends there to watch it with her.
It was the first wish UT athletics had ever granted, according to her grandfather, John Rosser.
"A lot of tears are running out of my eyes," Rosser said. "But it brought back some very good memories of what she was able to go through."
#wish
Her eight-minute segment aired nationally on July 23 for the first time as part of ESPN's "My Wish" series, chronicling her ultimate Tennessee football gameday with the Vols. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee marked the moment with a watch party at The Wishing Place powered by JTV.
"It was good," Bailey said of having her family and friends there to watch it with her.
It was the first wish UT athletics had ever granted, according to her grandfather, John Rosser.
"A lot of tears are running out of my eyes," Rosser said. "But it brought back some very good memories of what she was able to go through."
#wish
17 days ago
Bailey Phillips got to live one of the best days of her life all over again, this time watching it on a screen surrounded by the people who love her most.
Her eight-minute segment aired nationally on July 23 for the first time as part of ESPN's "My Wish" series, chronicling her ultimate Tennessee football gameday with the Vols. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee marked the moment with a watch party at The Wishing Place powered by JTV.
"It was good," Bailey said of having her family and friends there to watch it with her.
It was the first wish UT athletics had ever granted, according to her grandfather, John Rosser.
"A lot of tears are running out of my eyes," Rosser said. "But it brought back some very good memories of what she was able to go through."
#wish
Her eight-minute segment aired nationally on July 23 for the first time as part of ESPN's "My Wish" series, chronicling her ultimate Tennessee football gameday with the Vols. Make-A-Wish East Tennessee marked the moment with a watch party at The Wishing Place powered by JTV.
"It was good," Bailey said of having her family and friends there to watch it with her.
It was the first wish UT athletics had ever granted, according to her grandfather, John Rosser.
"A lot of tears are running out of my eyes," Rosser said. "But it brought back some very good memories of what she was able to go through."
#wish
17 days ago
Larry Williams' announcement of his retirement as track coach has echoes of the time he was hired.
Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, Hall of Fame coaches John McNichols and Marshall Goss ran Bloomington's boys track/cross country programs before turning them over to a pair of future Hall of Famers in Larry Williams and Charlie Warthan.
Some four decades later, Warthan is leaving North, and Williams, 64, is now 66.7% retired, deciding to give up teaching a few years back and now stepping away as South's head boys track coach after 44 years while retaining his spot in charge of the boys cross country team. It's time for the next generation to step up.
"I've been thinking all throughout the season," Williams said. "It was time. A lot of things with it, including going in more and more stressed than I wanted to be.
"I still love it, but we had nearly 100 boys, and there's only 16 events. I laughed that this year I was going to start using Medicare and Social Security and just became a grandfather. That put some things in perspective. Cross country also takes a lot of time, but you're coaching everyone to the same event instead of workouts for multiple events."
#time #larry
Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, Hall of Fame coaches John McNichols and Marshall Goss ran Bloomington's boys track/cross country programs before turning them over to a pair of future Hall of Famers in Larry Williams and Charlie Warthan.
Some four decades later, Warthan is leaving North, and Williams, 64, is now 66.7% retired, deciding to give up teaching a few years back and now stepping away as South's head boys track coach after 44 years while retaining his spot in charge of the boys cross country team. It's time for the next generation to step up.
"I've been thinking all throughout the season," Williams said. "It was time. A lot of things with it, including going in more and more stressed than I wanted to be.
"I still love it, but we had nearly 100 boys, and there's only 16 events. I laughed that this year I was going to start using Medicare and Social Security and just became a grandfather. That put some things in perspective. Cross country also takes a lot of time, but you're coaching everyone to the same event instead of workouts for multiple events."
#time #larry
18 days ago
Bison that appear to be grazing peacefully are able to accelerate into a terrifying pace, making them among the most dangerous animals in Yellowstone, where one of the giant bovines recently charged at and tossed a grandfather.
Carl McDaniel, 65, suffered multiple bone fractures in the July 10 attack at the national park but lived to tell the tale, as seen in a video he recorded a few days later from his bed at Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center in southern Montana.
"He wasn't showing aggression or anything like that until it picked a target. That target happened to be me," McDaniel said in the video posted on Instagram on Saturday.
McDaniel was on a after-dinner stroll with his grandson when the attack happened at Bridge Bay Campground, not far from Yellowstone Lake.
"They move faster than you could ever imagine. He just kept coming," he said. The bison did not connect with McDaniel's grandson, who was not hurt.
#target #carl
Carl McDaniel, 65, suffered multiple bone fractures in the July 10 attack at the national park but lived to tell the tale, as seen in a video he recorded a few days later from his bed at Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center in southern Montana.
"He wasn't showing aggression or anything like that until it picked a target. That target happened to be me," McDaniel said in the video posted on Instagram on Saturday.
McDaniel was on a after-dinner stroll with his grandson when the attack happened at Bridge Bay Campground, not far from Yellowstone Lake.
"They move faster than you could ever imagine. He just kept coming," he said. The bison did not connect with McDaniel's grandson, who was not hurt.
#target #carl
18 days ago
Harry Gray has more on his plate than most 17-year-olds - and he seems to be taking it all in his stride.
The Gray name is football royalty in Leeds, thanks to his great uncle Eddie. His grandfather Frank also played for Leeds - and his father Andy began his career at Elland Road.
Harry's older brother Archie was a Whites prodigy who has since moved to Tottenham for big money. Now, big things are expected of the teenage forward.
He's beloved by Leeds fans. When he joined Rotherham United on loan in January, there were many wishes of success from West Yorkshire.
Some even questioned why he wasn't being used by Leeds at the time in the Premier League rather than being sent out on loan.
#eddie #frank #andy #archie
The Gray name is football royalty in Leeds, thanks to his great uncle Eddie. His grandfather Frank also played for Leeds - and his father Andy began his career at Elland Road.
Harry's older brother Archie was a Whites prodigy who has since moved to Tottenham for big money. Now, big things are expected of the teenage forward.
He's beloved by Leeds fans. When he joined Rotherham United on loan in January, there were many wishes of success from West Yorkshire.
Some even questioned why he wasn't being used by Leeds at the time in the Premier League rather than being sent out on loan.
#eddie #frank #andy #archie
20 days ago
Sources suggest that Prince Charles' reunion has renewed Prince Harry's interest in rejoining the Royal family. He looks forward to making an arrangement that perfectly balances life in the UK and the US. However, it's known that this idea doesn't sit well with his wife, Meghan Markle.
A source close to the Sussexes said that Prince Harry allegedly wants to return to his royal life, following the emotional reunion with King Charles. They revealed that he hopes his kids will experience the life he once had. Harry also hopes they witness his father, with whom he has a complicated relationship, fulfilling his grandfatherly duties.
The insider told Online Radar, "Harry came away from that visit with a renewed sense of what he misses—seeing his father as a grandfather and watching his children explore a place that is part of their heritage. It has made him more determined to find a way back, at least part-time." However, they added that Harry has no plans to abandon the life he built in California over the years. The source mentioned that he's trying to arrange for them to live in the UK with proper security and continue developing their lives in the US. As he sees it, it's not an "all-or-nothing" situation.
Sources claimed Markle's views on the matter clash with Prince Harry's. This is because she isn't thrilled about returning to the royal family. Markle knows they left it for a reason. They said she believes that the possibility of going back to the UK would expose them to the same pressures and scrutiny that led them to leave in the first place. Insiders claim she's left "fuming" over her husband's desire to return to their royal life (via Sky News).
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A source close to the Sussexes said that Prince Harry allegedly wants to return to his royal life, following the emotional reunion with King Charles. They revealed that he hopes his kids will experience the life he once had. Harry also hopes they witness his father, with whom he has a complicated relationship, fulfilling his grandfatherly duties.
The insider told Online Radar, "Harry came away from that visit with a renewed sense of what he misses—seeing his father as a grandfather and watching his children explore a place that is part of their heritage. It has made him more determined to find a way back, at least part-time." However, they added that Harry has no plans to abandon the life he built in California over the years. The source mentioned that he's trying to arrange for them to live in the UK with proper security and continue developing their lives in the US. As he sees it, it's not an "all-or-nothing" situation.
Sources claimed Markle's views on the matter clash with Prince Harry's. This is because she isn't thrilled about returning to the royal family. Markle knows they left it for a reason. They said she believes that the possibility of going back to the UK would expose them to the same pressures and scrutiny that led them to leave in the first place. Insiders claim she's left "fuming" over her husband's desire to return to their royal life (via Sky News).
The post Prince Harry's Desire for Royal Return Clashes With Meghan Markle — Source appeared first on Mandatory.
20 days ago
Sources suggest that Prince Charles' reunion has renewed Prince Harry's interest in rejoining the Royal family. He looks forward to making an arrangement that perfectly balances life in the UK and the US. However, it's known that this idea doesn't sit well with his wife, Meghan Markle.
A source close to the Sussexes said that Prince Harry allegedly wants to return to his royal life, following the emotional reunion with King Charles. They revealed that he hopes his kids will experience the life he once had. Harry also hopes they witness his father, with whom he has a complicated relationship, fulfilling his grandfatherly duties.
The insider told Online Radar, "Harry came away from that visit with a renewed sense of what he misses—seeing his father as a grandfather and watching his children explore a place that is part of their heritage. It has made him more determined to find a way back, at least part-time." However, they added that Harry has no plans to abandon the life he built in California over the years. The source mentioned that he's trying to arrange for them to live in the UK with proper security and continue developing their lives in the US. As he sees it, it's not an "all-or-nothing" situation.
Sources claimed Markle's views on the matter clash with Prince Harry's. This is because she isn't thrilled about returning to the royal family. Markle knows they left it for a reason. They said she believes that the possibility of going back to the UK would expose them to the same pressures and scrutiny that led them to leave in the first place. Insiders claim she's left "fuming" over her husband's desire to return to their royal life (via Sky News).
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange for Mandatory.
A source close to the Sussexes said that Prince Harry allegedly wants to return to his royal life, following the emotional reunion with King Charles. They revealed that he hopes his kids will experience the life he once had. Harry also hopes they witness his father, with whom he has a complicated relationship, fulfilling his grandfatherly duties.
The insider told Online Radar, "Harry came away from that visit with a renewed sense of what he misses—seeing his father as a grandfather and watching his children explore a place that is part of their heritage. It has made him more determined to find a way back, at least part-time." However, they added that Harry has no plans to abandon the life he built in California over the years. The source mentioned that he's trying to arrange for them to live in the UK with proper security and continue developing their lives in the US. As he sees it, it's not an "all-or-nothing" situation.
Sources claimed Markle's views on the matter clash with Prince Harry's. This is because she isn't thrilled about returning to the royal family. Markle knows they left it for a reason. They said she believes that the possibility of going back to the UK would expose them to the same pressures and scrutiny that led them to leave in the first place. Insiders claim she's left "fuming" over her husband's desire to return to their royal life (via Sky News).
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange for Mandatory.
22 days ago
Wimbledon may be known for its legendary matches, celebrity sightings and royal appearances, but Buckingham Palace just served up a fun fact that had many royal fans doing a double take. As the 2026 Championships came to a close, the royal family shared a 100-year-old throwback revealing that one member of the monarchy once traded the royal box for the tennis court.
On July 12, the royal family's official Instagram account posted a black-and-white video of King George VI and revealed that he holds a unique place in Wimbledon history. He is the first and only member of the Royal Family to ever compete in the annual tournament.
"On the final day of another thrilling Wimbledon Championships, with [salute emoji] to all those who have participated, did you know," the caption read. "100 years ago, in 1926, His Majesty's grandfather King George VI became the first and only member of the Royal Family to compete at Wimbledon, playing in the Gentlemans' Doubles."
As for how the match went? Well, it wasn't exactly a royal victory.
"It was, alas, a resounding defeat!"
On July 12, the royal family's official Instagram account posted a black-and-white video of King George VI and revealed that he holds a unique place in Wimbledon history. He is the first and only member of the Royal Family to ever compete in the annual tournament.
"On the final day of another thrilling Wimbledon Championships, with [salute emoji] to all those who have participated, did you know," the caption read. "100 years ago, in 1926, His Majesty's grandfather King George VI became the first and only member of the Royal Family to compete at Wimbledon, playing in the Gentlemans' Doubles."
As for how the match went? Well, it wasn't exactly a royal victory.
"It was, alas, a resounding defeat!"
25 days ago
The NFL remains one of the more exclusive clubs for those with the ability to purchase a sports team. They do not let just anyone into their circle, and those who are grandfathered in take team ownership personally. However, teams still change hands from time to time, as we saw this past weekend.
The San Francisco 49ers' limited partner, Vinod Khosla, is set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. As part of the deal, he will, of course, relinquish his stake with the 49ers, but who are some of the other owners around the league? We wanted to take a look.
*Note: The sale of the Seahawks to Khosla is not yet approved by the league, so Jody Allen is still the owner of the franchise at the time of publication.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: List of current NFL team owners heading into the 2026 season
The San Francisco 49ers' limited partner, Vinod Khosla, is set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. As part of the deal, he will, of course, relinquish his stake with the 49ers, but who are some of the other owners around the league? We wanted to take a look.
*Note: The sale of the Seahawks to Khosla is not yet approved by the league, so Jody Allen is still the owner of the franchise at the time of publication.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: List of current NFL team owners heading into the 2026 season
28 days ago
USSEL, France (AP) — Mathieu van der Poel timed his attack perfectly to win the hilly ninth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept the race leader's yellow jersey on Sunday.
Van der Poel was in a group of four contesting the victory. He accelerated with about 200 meters to go, then held off Norwegian rider Tobias Johannessen and Britain's Tom Pidcock before spreading his arms as he crossed the line. All three were timed at 3 hours, 27 minutes, 51 seconds.
It was a third career Tour stage win for the 31-year-old Dutchman, whose vast pedigree includes multiple victories in one day classics and Cyclo-cross world championship ****** les. He is also a former world road race champion, and cycling runs through his veins.
His maternal grandfather was French cyclist Raymond Poulidor, who raced in the 1960s and '70s, finishing second on the Tour three times and third five times. Nicknamed "Poupou" and "The Eternal Runner-up" he was adored by French fans.
Four-time Tour champion Pogacar finished six seconds behind Van der Poel in a group including two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard.
Van der Poel was in a group of four contesting the victory. He accelerated with about 200 meters to go, then held off Norwegian rider Tobias Johannessen and Britain's Tom Pidcock before spreading his arms as he crossed the line. All three were timed at 3 hours, 27 minutes, 51 seconds.
It was a third career Tour stage win for the 31-year-old Dutchman, whose vast pedigree includes multiple victories in one day classics and Cyclo-cross world championship ****** les. He is also a former world road race champion, and cycling runs through his veins.
His maternal grandfather was French cyclist Raymond Poulidor, who raced in the 1960s and '70s, finishing second on the Tour three times and third five times. Nicknamed "Poupou" and "The Eternal Runner-up" he was adored by French fans.
Four-time Tour champion Pogacar finished six seconds behind Van der Poel in a group including two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard.
28 days ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's another Bonds in the San Francisco Giants organization.
The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years.
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Peyton Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases last season for Rutgers.
Barry Bonds set a major league record with 762 career home runs and won seven Most Valuable Player awards. Bobby and Barry Bonds are considered one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history.
There were plenty of family connections in the draft held this weekend in Philadelphia, the site of Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years.
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Peyton Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases last season for Rutgers.
Barry Bonds set a major league record with 762 career home runs and won seven Most Valuable Player awards. Bobby and Barry Bonds are considered one of the greatest father-son combinations in baseball history.
There were plenty of family connections in the draft held this weekend in Philadelphia, the site of Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
1 month ago
The Oregon Coast has had a long-term relationship with golf, and the Oregon Coast Invitational is a perfect example. Since its first tournament in 1910, the Oregon Coast Invitational has become a staple for West Coast golfers; only the Oregon Amateur Championship can claim a longer lifespan. The OAC held its 117th annual event on June 22 – 27 at the Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland.
The Oregon Coast Invitational tournament is set to return on Saturday, July 18 for its 115th year at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, where it has been since 1951. The week-long tournament ends on Saturday, July 25. In a "baseball, mom and apple pie" way, the tournament creates a wholesome, family experience.
"This tournament is different because it really promotes the family aspect," Astoria Club Professional Jared Lambert said. "It's incredible talking to some of these families because you find out that maybe their grandfather came out here 70 years ago. It's been a yearly thing for some of them."
Lambert said that due to the make up of the tournament, many familiar players show up year after year. He said that can create camaraderie.
"Each of these players develop relationships," Lambert said. "Due to how the tournament works, many golfers will end up playing each other multiple years in a row. This opens the door to friendly competition between golfers. Some guys might be trying to get revenge from a loss a couple years ago. We also have cases where golfers are looking to continue their family's legacy of success at this tournament."
The Oregon Coast Invitational tournament is set to return on Saturday, July 18 for its 115th year at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, where it has been since 1951. The week-long tournament ends on Saturday, July 25. In a "baseball, mom and apple pie" way, the tournament creates a wholesome, family experience.
"This tournament is different because it really promotes the family aspect," Astoria Club Professional Jared Lambert said. "It's incredible talking to some of these families because you find out that maybe their grandfather came out here 70 years ago. It's been a yearly thing for some of them."
Lambert said that due to the make up of the tournament, many familiar players show up year after year. He said that can create camaraderie.
"Each of these players develop relationships," Lambert said. "Due to how the tournament works, many golfers will end up playing each other multiple years in a row. This opens the door to friendly competition between golfers. Some guys might be trying to get revenge from a loss a couple years ago. We also have cases where golfers are looking to continue their family's legacy of success at this tournament."
