Kelly Ripa admitted to stealing this unlikely item on the August 10 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark.
She and her co-host, husband Mark Consuelos, recalled a recent dinner party where she was "shamed" for "never having stolen anything."
"Some people were like, 'Oh, in fifth grade, I stole a piece of Bazooka bubble gum from the convenience store,'" Ripa recalled.
Kelly Ripa is coming clean about the first—and only—time she's ever stolen. On the August 10 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark, she revealed that she only did so after being "shamed" for "never having" swiped something before.
Ripa and her co-host, husband Mark Consuelos, recalled a recent dinner party where the Riverdale alum, 55, asked if anyone at the table had ever stolen anything.

#mark #recalled #consuelos #episode

CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.
Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and other rubble down a long line of volunteers.
"Our building has basically been left in ruins, and the building next to ours? Completely collapsed," said Álvaro López, who cradled his dog as he watched the search. The desperate scene recalled the searches still ongoing in neighboring Venezuela weeks after that country was devastated by two powerful earthquakes.
Besides Cali, the quake ravaged cities across western Colombia, including Pereira, Quibdo and Manizales, and was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama. The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella said at least 87 people were injured and around 1,600 buildings were damaged, including at least 61 that completely collapsed. He declared an emergency to expedite funding for the quake recovery while saying he would visit the disaster zone.

#colombia #search #western

Dakota Johnson's rock star boyfriend, Role Model, has officially confirmed their relationship for the first time, eight months after the pair were spotted sharing a cozy dinner in December 2025.
The Fifty Shades of Grey star features on her partner's song, "Love I You", which is on the track list of his new album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.
Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Pillsbury, told Rolling Stone he needed a female voice to join him on the bridge of the song, and Dakota readily stepped up to the plate.
Role Model recalled that Dakota was happy to join him in the studio (Getty Images for Christian Dior)
"We had had a list of ideas for people, and [producer] Mason [Stoops] kept bringing up, you know, 'Why doesn't Dakota do it?'" Role Model said in the interview.

#dakota #model #song #shades

Barbara Eden appeared in a 1957 episode in the final season of I Love Lucy
The actress, 94, played a bombshell in the guest spot, but noted that she moved with reverence and respect for Lucille Ball
Eden would become a household name less than a decade later, when I Dream of Jeannie debuted in 1965
Barbara Eden appreciated how Lucille Ball regarded her as an actress.
Almost a decade before Eden became known for I Dream of Jeannie, she guest starred on I Love Lucy in 1957. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress, 94, recalled working with the funnywoman when she appeared as Diana Jordan in the season six episode, ***** led "Country Club Dance."

#eden #lucy #ball #dream

Morgan Riddle is opening up about a harrowing experience she claims to have had about nine years ago with a friend
The influencer, 29, took to her social media, where she recalled the moment she saw a friend pour a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking
Riddle also gave her followers advice for how they could protect themselves if they ever found themselves in a similar situation
Morgan Riddle claimed a friend attempted to drug her years ago by pouring a powdered substance into her drink when he thought she wasn't looking.

In an Aug. 9 TikTok video, Riddle, 29, opened up about the experience, which she claimed happened with someone she considered to be a "close friend."

"It was late, we were drinking on a balcony, he went inside to grab more drinks and I watched through the window as he poured a powder into my drink," Riddle recalled, adding that the moment felt like a "shocking betrayal."
Morgan Riddle in New York City on July 27, 2026.
Credit: TheStewartofNY/WireImage

#Drink #experience #years #moment

There are things in life that just seem to fit together perfectly. Macaroni and cheese. Thunder and lightning. Arnold Schwarzenegger and tanks.
Long before he was the "Governator" of California, prior to the "Austrian Oak" becoming the world-famous action star he is today, and even before he was winning Mr. Olympia bodybuilding ******* les, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was in the Austrian Army learning to drive tanks.
His fascination with the big armored combat vehicle started when he was a child growing up in Thal, Austria. During an interview with Graham Bensinger in 2016, he recalled that the British occupied the region near his home after WWII and routinely drove by his house in big trucks and tanks. Soldiers would jump out and scan the area with their binoculars making sure the coast was clear, then move along.
As the occupying force, these soldiers were trained to reach out to the Austrian community and treat them well so they wouldn't be considered enemies. Schwarzenegger said the British soldiers were always good to the kids. They gave them candy and put them up on top of the tanks so they could play around.
When he joined the Austrian Army at 18, Schwarzenegger naturally wanted to become a tanker. The one he trained in was the 1951 M-47 Patton with an 810-horsepower Chrysler V12 twin-turbo gas engine. According to Arnold, the 50-ton beast is 28 feet long and 11 feet high, and it was initially built for use in the Korean War before it was given to the Austrian Army.

#austrian #british #long

Robert Irwin is calling out mainstream media for misrepresenting his family.
The conservationist, 22, spoke about navigating his life in the public eye in an interview with the Something to Talk About podcast released Saturday, in which he recalled a moment when paparazzi took pictures of him after the death of his beloved childhood pet chicken, Piggy.
Irwin said that when he was 16, he was getting off a flight when he learned that Piggy had died. The family had adopted the chicken after the death of his father, conservationist Steve Irwin.
"She was so much more than a chicken," he recalled. "She was 13, and I got the text that she passed away. I got off the plane and there was a bunch of cameras taking photos of me."
He continued: "I was absolutely cut up. I looked obviously very sad and then the reports come out: 'Oh, there's a family rift between Robert and his sister,' or 'Robert's mum is doing this.'"

#family #chicken #robert #talk

Taylor Farms has recalled salsa and guacamole products, citing salmonella risks.
The food producer said it is pulling over 12 prepared food items containing jalapeños from stores.
The recall follows a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce last month.
Taylor Farms is recalling items, including salsa and guacamole, due to Salmonella risks, weeks after the company was linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
On Sunday, the fresh food producer said that it is pulling over a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños from retail stores because of concerns over Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause painful food poisoning.

#taylor #salmonella #salsa #pulling

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapeños from retailers over concerns about potential ‌salmonella contamination, a few weeks after removing lettuce from Mexico ‌that U.S. authorities linked to the cyclospora parasite.
The California-based supplier said it had voluntarily recalled the products, including salsas and guacamole, after being notified that Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling the fresh peppers.
Taylor said in a statement it was no longer sourcing from a farmer in Sinaloa, Mexico, that was identified as the potential source ‌of the salmonella outbreak.
The ⁠Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said earlier this week they were investigating the ⁠salmonella outbreak, which had sickened 345 people across 27 states and led to 36 hospitalizations.
The U.S. investigation identified restaurants including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba, a Mexican-style restaurant chain, as having received jalapeños imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. Both ‌restaurants stopped using them, while Coast Citrus recalled the remaining product and notified customers.

#coast #Food

Wanda Sykes is still thinking about longtime friend Chris Rock calling to apologize for not knowing about her breast cancer diagnosis.
The 62-year-old comedian recalled the conversation while speaking to Vulture's Good One podcast when host Jesse David Fox asked about a story that captures what their relationship is like.
"We don't talk often, but there are moments," Sykes admitted near the 22-minute mark in the video linked above. "After it was in the public that I had breast cancer—and this was like I had already finished my treatment post surgery and all that stuff. Chris called me and he was like, 'I didn't know, man … I'm so sorry you went through that. I didn't know. Ah, I wish I had known.'"
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She continued, "I was like, 'What? What were you going to do, Chris? Come give me a ******* y massage?'"

#didn 't #wanda #rock

Savannah James and her longtime friend April McDaniel say a pre-booked Hermès shopping appointment in Italy went badly enough that McDaniel later claimed the saleswoman who turned them away was fired.
The wife of LeBron James recalled the encounter alongside McDaniel during the August 7 episode of Danielle Robay's Question Everything podcast. Savannah confirmed that they had an appointment, while McDaniel described confronting the employee after they were initially refused service.
The experience eventually changed dramatically. The women said they were taken into a private shopping room with champagne and caviar while staff brought out merchandise for them to consider, with Savannah recalling, "They brought out everything."
The friends also described a separate encounter at a Chanel boutique in Paris, where McDaniel said a sales **** ociate repeatedly instructed Savannah not to touch a miniature handbag.
McDaniel said she had arranged Hermès appointments while the pair were traveling through Europe, including a stop at the luxury brand's Milan store. According to PEOPLE, McDaniel said they were treated poorly when they arrived and were initially turned away.

#savannah #herm #appointment

In the wake of the passing of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Don Nelson, the Celtics have released a statement. After having left us at 86 years of age, the legendary Boston alum touched countless lives across the NBA and beyond it over the course of his career in the league as a player, head coach, and an executive. "Don Nelson's success as a Hall of Fame Coach is so vast, that it could overshadow his playing career, but it would be a mistake to do so," recalled the Celtics release.
"A favorite of (iconic Celtics general manager and head coach) Red Auerbach's, 'Nellie' was a tough and reliable all-around player whose tenacity and ability to 'think the game' was on full display throughout his 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics," it continues, "where he was a key member of five championship teams across two eras."
"His most celebrated moment as a player came in Game 7 of the 1969 NBA Finals against his former team the Los Angeles Lakers, when Nelson converted one of the most famous shots in playoff history—a foul-line jumper which dropped through the basket after hitting the back rim and bouncing several feet straight up," it adds.
"The shot, taken with just over a minute to go in the game and the Celtics clinging to a 103–102 lead, was an essential play in helping secure Boston's 11th NBA ****** le in 13 seasons," closes the release.
"Nellie's number 19 was raised shortly after he retired following yet another championship season in 1976. The Celtics extend our deep condolences to Nelson's family, loved ones, and everyone he touched through his rich and impactful life in basketball and beyond."

#touched

CHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Chicago White Sox optioned rookie left-hander Noah Schultz and rookie right-hander David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte, and recalled highly regarded prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.

#allowing

CHENNAI: If Javagal Srinath had been the match referee when Sourav Ganguly famously kept Steve Waugh waiting for the toss at Eden Gardens in 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the former India captain might well have faced a suspension.

"I would have banned Sourav for a few games!" Srinath said at EEMAGINE event by recalling the incident, which has been regarded as an act of gamesmanship that disturbed Waugh and the Australian team during the course of the famous series that India won 2-1. Ganguly later said that he couldn't find his blazer which led to the delay, but that's highly debatable.

Srinath, however, praised Ganguly's leadership, particularly his ability to nurture youngsters such as Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag. He felt Indian cricket underwent a major transformation after the match-fixing scandal of the late 1990s, with players developing a collective resolve to restore the game's image.

"There was a bit of a resoluteness in each and every player to really put that image back and then prove the world that cricket is superior, cricket is clean," Srinath said. He added that leadership came from the top four or five players being on the same page, which helped India not only start winning consistently at home but also turn the corner overseas.

Srinath recalled that between 1991 and 1997-98, India struggled to win abroad, but things began changing from 1999 onwards.

Looking back at the 2003 World Cup final against Australia, Srinath revealed that he had wanted India to bat first after a discussion within the team. "I was one of the guys who said we should always bat first and then put them under pressure," he said. But Ganguly had a different view. And once the decision was made, Srinath said the team had to move on, but Australia were simply too strong.

He recalled recommending Zaheer to selector Chandu Borde after watching the left-arm pacer take six wickets against Air India while representing the MRF Pace Foundation. When Borde jokingly asked what would happen to Srinath if Zaheer was picked, his response was simple: "If he's good, he replaces me."

Srinath also revealed that Rahul Dravid was "not the best roommate," joking about the former India batter's habit of leaving things scattered, while describing Venkatesh Prasad as extremely "spick and span".

On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Srinath cautioned against comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, stressing that different eras bring different challenges.

"When you judge a player it's just not the white ball, it is the red ball cricket as well. Sooryavanshi is a wonderful talent, I think he's still too young. I hope he develops the maturity like Sachin and has that strong head on his shoulders like Virat."

Srinath also called for a better balance between bat and ball, pointing to shorter boundaries, bigger bats and less ***** ounced seams. "Something needs to be done to bring some balance into this game," he said.

#srinath #ganguly

ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months.
The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week.
They were handed over to the authorities by security forces in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on Friday for medical attention and routine checks, and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.
Mary Ishaya recalled days without food, and being asked alongside others to bury other hostages who died in captivity.
The 44-year-old, who had never touched a dead body or buried one before, said: "I still cannot find the right words to describe what has happened to us. We saw death and suffering."

#forces

LeBron James' wife, Savannah James, recently revealed that an employee at a luxury store was fired after she allegedly failed to serve her and her friend. On an episode of her podcast, "Question Everything," Savannah said she and a friend were refused service despite having a scheduled appointment.
Speaking with her co-host, April McDaniel, both ladies recalled the time they went shopping in Italy and were allegedly turned away at the door of the Hermès store.
"We be hustling," McDaniel said, adding that when they got to the store, they were "treated like sh-t."
When their guest asked the ladies to share more, McDaniel revealed that a saleswoman had allegedly turned her and Savannah away despite their appointment. They shared even further that the saleswoman was fired after McDaniel said, "We'll be back for you. I'll be right back."
Savannah said that the pair had an appointment and the saleswoman allegedly acted like there was something shady about the situation. "I said baby you caught the wrong one today," McDaniel said, revealing that Savannah is nicer than she is.

#saleswoman #james

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The Shawshank Redemption is now widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. As of August 1, it even sits at the top of IMDb's Top 250 (1) movies of all time. But according to actor Tim Robbins, its success had less to do with its disappointing theatrical run than with one savvy business decision that changed its fate.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (2), Robbins recalled that despite earning seven Academy Award nominations, almost ****** ody saw the film in theaters.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold

#robbins #savvy #shawshank #redemption

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The Shawshank Redemption is now widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. As of August 1, it even sits at the top of IMDb's Top 250 (1) movies of all time. But according to actor Tim Robbins, its success had less to do with its disappointing theatrical run than with one savvy business decision that changed its fate.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (2), Robbins recalled that despite earning seven Academy Award nominations, almost ******* ody saw the film in theaters.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold

#finance #redemption

Things turned awfully testy during the late innings of Wednesday night's 4-2 Mariners victory over the Detroit Tigers, which evened the pivotal series for both teams in an American League playoff race that is heating up more and more with every passing day. A half-inning after Cal Raleigh was drilled in the ribs with 95 mph four-seam fastball by Enmanuel De Jesus — and no warnings were issued — Gabe Speier pegged Gleyber Torres with a 96 mph four-seamer of his own, leading to an exchanging of words and the benches clearing. Speier and Dan Wilson both ended up ejected. As Kate said in the recap, we'll see if this has any ramifications Thursday.
Speaking of throwing at people, Framber Valdez gets the start for the Tigers on Thursday. His first season in Detroit hasn't gone quite to plan, with many of his numbers across the board taking a step back. His FIP has ballooned to 4.13 in 2026, having not exceeded 3.50 over his previous four seasons in Houston.
The Mariners will look to Bryce Miller to try to secure an important series win before the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays come to town for 50 Seasons weekend. Big Tex had a much shakier month of July (4.93 FIP) after beginning his 2026 campaign with solid performance in May (2.86) and June (3.22). For more on the pitching matchup, check out the series preview.
Taylor Ward is in the leadoff spot for his first time as a Mariner. Brendan Donovan and Josh Naylor both get scheduled days off, and Raleigh gets a rest day (unrelated to the hit-by-pitch last night). Jhonny Pereda will be behind the plate for the first time since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, while Weston Wilson and Leo Rivas make starts at first and third base.
In the aftermath of Wednesday's bench-clearing incident, both Speier and Dan Wilson have been suspended by Major League Baseball. Speier's discipline amounts to three games, which he is appealing. Dan Wilson, on the other hand, will serve his one-game suspension on Thursday afternoon. Manny Acta will be the Mariners' acting manager for this important rubber game.

#speier

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Football teams often have to deal with sudden change, but perhaps the change was even more sudden for special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs.
The former Ohio State defensive coordinator was the final hire by former head coach Sherrone Moore, having ousted JB Brown at the end of the season. Coombs was in Ann Arbor for just a few days before Moore, himself, was out. Thus, his head was somewhat spinning, as he got a new job and then suddenly, the person who hired him was gone.
On Thursday, Coombs recalled the tumultuous December and how he found himself wearing maize and blue.
"It's quite a story," Coombs said. "There's a great book in there somewhere. I got hired, officially hired, on Saturday. Coach asked me if I could be up here on Sunday, which I packed my boxes and came on up and said we've got practice on Monday. We did. That was our first bowl practice. Coach was sitting in the front row. We started with a special teams meeting. I was installing things. We practiced the first day. Same thing for the second day. Then the third day, Coach got up in the middle of the meeting and left. Then we ended up having a full meeting after that. We were notified that there was going to be a change made.
"For me, I give Biff and those guys that were here a lot of credit for holding things together. They embraced me. I knew some guys in the building because the guys were here, like Dave and Phil Bromley. Those guys were here when I was bringing my high school team up here years and years ago. I knew some people. Tony is the only guy I knew on the staff. It was an incredible month. My wife would tell you that. I couldn't be more excited to have survived that and be here right now."

#coach #teams #change #arbor

Tim Matheson says working alongside Henry Fonda early in his career turned into an education that extended far beyond acting.
During an appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko on Monday, August 3, the actor, 78, reflected on filming the 1968 family comedy Yours, Mine and Ours, where he played one of Fonda's children alongside screen icon Lucille Ball.
While Ball often retreated to her trailer, Fonda stayed near the set between takes, he recalled.
"You had a chair, you stayed on the set, you know, and you just stayed until you were called," explained the Animal House star. "Henry was trying to quit smoking, so he was doing needlepoint."
Fonda's technique for quitting cigarettes had some logic to it. According to smokefree.gov, one way to manage cravings is to "keep your hands busy."

#henry #matheson #here #steve

England have been dealt a major blow with Jacob Bethell ruled out of the Test series against Pakistan – with Surrey batters Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence recalled to the squad.
Bethell suffered a knee injury in the final ODI against India and is set to miss all three Tests in a major set-back for the young left-hander.
Jordan ***** , who made his Test debut against New Zealand earlier in the summer, will bat at No 3 in Bethell's absence, with Pope returning to the squad having been dropped during the Ashes to provide experienced batting and wicket-keeping cover.
England's Jordan ***** (left) will bat at No 3 against Pakistan (PA Wire)
Lawrence, meanwhile, is rewarded for an outstanding summer for Surrey that currently sees him as the second top run-scorer in Division One of the County Championship, and will bat at No 6.

#test

Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence have been recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.
The pair have been named in a 16-man squad before the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday 19 August but Jacob Bethell will miss the entire series through injury.
The three-match series marks England's first Test outing since the retirement of captain Ben Stokes and sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum.
Joe Root will captain the side for the first time since being reappointed to the role in July, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim head coach. McCullum's replacement, Stephen Fleming, will begin his tenure against South Africa in December.
England's 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan ****** , Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.

#first #tests

New Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez is a true football addict which didn't even stop at his wedding.
"The invitation said: Don't forgot your football boots," Martínez said in an interview with Thursday edition of daily Süddeutsche Zeitung.
"We set up a small pitch and organized matches. Five v five, for a few minutes. I was wearing a suit and tie, captain's armband - and football boots," he recalled.
Martínez, 42, said he also missed the birth of his first child in 2024 because he was in Metz with his then French club Toulouse for a match while his wife was in labour in their native Spain.
He left Toulouse after three years to sign a two-year contract in Leverkusen in succession of Kasper Hjulmand, two years after compatriot Xabi Alonso led the German club to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga and German Cup double.

#five #club #bayer

Kaito Ono arrived in ONE Championship as one of ******* an's most highly respected strikers. But after his first two appearances on the global stage, the decorated fighter found himself trapped in a period of unfamiliar darkness.
Mohammad Siasarani spoiled his promotional debut by unanimous decision in May 2025, before Marat Grigorian stopped him at ONE SAMURAI 1 this past April, leaving the 28-year-old with hazy memories of the bout.
Kaito now rematches Siasarani in the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament quarterfinal, which serves as the co-main event at ONE SAMURAI 2 this Saturday, August 8. The explosive card broadcasts live in Asia primetime on live.onefc.com from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota.
A victory would perfectly avenge his first ONE loss, earn a coveted semifinal place in the eight-man bracket, and move him one step closer to reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
He recalled:

#samurai #first

Max Alleyne returned to Manchester City in January of last season in City's hour of need after Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol both went down with serious injuries. Alleyne had shone for Watford in the Championship when he was recalled by City. He was immediately thrown into the starting lineup by Pep Guardiola when City took on Brighton at the Etihad and went on to make seven appearances for Manchester City last season. Alleyne showed enough last season that there is a future for him at the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.
Enzo Maresca's side has now played friendlies against Inter Milan and the K-League All-Stars. Max Alleyne has come on at halftime of both matches. In those two games, Alleyne has looked to be a more mature player and it does seem that his time with Pep Guardiola's squad last season, on top of his time at Watford, has done him the world of good.
Vitor Reis has been impressive playing at centre-back in each of the past two friendlies that Manchester City have played. At the same time, Max Alleyne has quietly gone about his work alongside Vitor Reis. Enzo Maresca's system, much like Pep Guardiola's, employs a high defensive line which means that Manchester City's defenders have to guard for the ball over the top and any counterattacks from Inter Milan and the K-League All-Stars. In this regard, Max Alleyne has been elite. He has closed down danger well and his ability to anticipate the game and any danger from City's past two opponents has also stood out.
In possession, Max Alleyne has also played his role well. He isn't yet a game-breaking centre-back in possession. However, he knows where to play the ball and how to keep Manchester City's possession play ticking over. That has been pleasing to see from Alleyne.
What stands out is that on both sides of the ball, Max Alleyne has benefited from spending the final six months of last season at Manchester City. He understands City's concepts both in and out of possession well. The time he spent as a member of Pep Guardiola's squad last season has prepared him for life under Enzo Maresca.

#last #time

Carmen Electra is looking back on her marriage to Dennis Rodman.
In a new interview with Us Weekly, Electra, 54, admitted that of all the things she's said yes to over her decades-long Hollywood career, marrying the former Chicago Bulls star, 65, was probably ill-advised.
"I could definitely say marrying Dennis Rodman could have been, like, not the best choice," the Nation's Dumbest star told the outlet. "I mean, it was just difficult because he had people working for him that at that time were really weird, and they ****** umed that everyone was out for his money. And I had my own money. I wasn't out for Dennis Rodman's money."
Electra and Rodman dated in the late '90s before getting married in Las Vegas in November 1998. Their marriage was short-lived, however, with the couple finalizing their divorce just a year later.
"By that time, I had been working with MTV, Baywatch. … I was working a lot. I was living in a really nice condo in Beverly Hills at the time that I paid for," Electra recalled. "Independent queen. I believe in that. I think that honestly, like, you've got to look at life that way."

#time #money #marriage

Chrisean Rock is speaking out about the most serious rumors of her career, flatly denying any connection to the killing of her ex-boyfriend Karon "Ronny Doe" Cann during a new livestream.
Rock told her audience that during their investigation, police interviewed her on camera, recording her answers, and came away satisfied. "We know you didn't do it, we got his phone," she recalled them saying. Rock added that she welcomed the scrutiny, framing it as the fastest path to identifying who actually killed Cann.
"That got nothing to do with me. His death has nothing to do with me," she continued. "Yes, he made my life about him because he needed money. He was desperate."
She referenced the fact that before his death, Cann had claimed to be the father of Rock's son Chrisean Jr. She has always denied this, saying that the child's father is Blueface.
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#chrisean #shop #father #karon

Stade Brestois 29 have officially announced the signing of Joseph Nonge (21) from Turkish club Kocaelispor in a deal estimated to be worth around €600k.
The Belgian midfielder has signed a three-season contract with Les Pirates. An option for a one-year extension has also been included in the deal.
Having come through the youth ranks at RSC Anderlecht's academy, Nonge joined Juventus in 2021 to continue his development. On loan at ESTAC Troyes in 2024, the Jette-born player made six appearances there before being recalled by the Bianconeri and sent to Switzerland, where he spent the second half of the season with Servette FC (five appearances).
A free agent last summer, the Belgian Under-21 international (four caps) chose to move to the Turkish top flight, where he made no fewer than 25 appearances (29 matches and one goal in all competitions) during the 2025-26 season.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

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Masaaki Noiri believes every piece of his grand redemption story has already fallen into place. Now, the ***** anese superstar simply must deliver the definitive results to complete it.
The former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion will rematch "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang in the quarterfinals of the highly anticipated ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament at ONE SAMURAI 2. The blockbuster event takes place on Saturday, August 8, broadcasting live from Tokyo's EBARA WAVE Arena Ota, streaming via live.onefc.com.
Their first meeting in December 2024 ended with Liu handing Noiri his second straight loss in ONE Championship, marking the very first time the ***** anese standout had suffered consecutive defeats in his illustrious career. The Chinese striker stepped in on short notice, surprised Noiri in the first round, and ultimately earned a unanimous decision.
More than a year and a half later, the 33-year-old finally has the coveted opportunity to settle the score and advance in an elite eight-man tournament. The eventual winner of this prestigious bracket will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
The ***** anese veteran recalled:

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