By Nolan D. McCaskill
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's bid to install Lindsey Graham's sister as South Carolina's next senator has met unexpected resistance from Republican voters and rivals, setting up a crowded primary that will test the limits of Trump's political influence in one of his strongest states.
After Senator Lindsey ‌Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from a heart ailment, Governor Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve the remainder of his term, ‌which expires in January.
Trump called the appointment a "fabulous tribute" and urged voters to elect her to a full six-year term in the August 11 special election, promising his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
Some Republicans say Darline Graham is a fitting caretaker for her brother's seat but oppose Trump's push to elect her to a full term, arguing voters should choose from a field that remains crowded despite the president's endorsement.

#senator #sister #crowded #elect

WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella revealed that she suffered a broken scapula during her SummerSlam 2026 match and will be sidelined from the ring indefinitely as she recovers.
Bella announced the injury update in a Monday, Aug. 3 Instagram post and noted she will be out "for a bit" without specifying an exact time frame. She was injured during a six-person tag team match featuring her sister, Nikki, and Paige against Fatal Influence during the first night of SummerSlam on Saturday, Aug. 1.
After the event, WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque initially said the injury "seems pretty bad" and Bella had been taken to a local hospital for more examination.
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"I wanted to thank you all for sending me all the love, warm wishes and prayers. When I was sitting in the hospital, I was reading everything you guys were sending my way, love you all!!!," Bella wrote via social media. "... If there's one thing I know about my sister and I is that we don't let broken bones stop us. Not sure how I finished that match, but I do believe between the adrenaline, passion for the business and the love for all the women I work with, it gave me the drive to finish. Now my new journey starts!!"

#sister #sending

Dean Wade was just like everybody else when the Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James. He was enjoying the offseason with his family as he was outside with his daughter and nephews. He didn't even have his phone near him when the news broke. He found out when he went back inside.
"I think I was at my sister's house, actually," Wade marveled as he told Sixers Wire. "I took my daughter and my nephews were playing outside, and I didn't really have my phone, but I checked my phone, and everyone was just like, 'Dude, what do you think? What do you think?' I'm like, 'What are you talking about?' And then, yeah, I looked at my phone. I was like, 'Wow.' It was crazy. It really was. It, like, doesn't even feel real, really."
James will enter his 24th season still playing at such a high level. Wade, 29, was six years old when James made his NBA debut back in October of 2003. Playing next to a guy like James is an interesting moment for somebody like him at this stage of his career.
"Yeah, absolutely," Wade smiled. "Playing with somebody that's considered the greatest of all time is definitely a surreal thing. I mean, it's awesome. The opportunity is going to be amazing, and I'm excited for it, but yeah, it does feel kind of surreal and kind of different."
Wade is among the new additions to a Sixers roster that has gone through a complete overhaul in the 2026 offseason. After seven seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted out of Kansas State, the Wichita, KS native is joining the Sixers and looking to make an impact alongside James and Co. He sat down with Sixers Wire and reflected on his journey to Philadelphia:

#sixers #really #philadelphia

Health savings accounts are touted as tax-advantaged savings and investment tools to help handle retiree healthcare costs in the future — as long as you can afford to pay for your healthcare out of pocket today.
To qualify for an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health-insurance plan, which has a lower monthly premium, but means you will have to pay thousands in medical expenses yourself before your insurance kicks in. In theory, the HSA gives people a tax-friendly way to save and invest money to offset healthcare costs.
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband's full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
My ex-husband's sister died — so why is Fidelity asking me for her death certificate?
College kids are moving into retirement communities for reasons beyond 'cheap rent'

#Health #Social #security #fidelity

(please put "Fix My Portfolio" in the subject line).
I always saved and invested for the "long term," but now I am 75 and my long term is not so long anymore. I sold a lot of my mostly stock portfolio and invested in CDs and some bond funds, as well as cash and long-term-care insurance for myself and my husband, who is 83. We have no debt and try to live off our Social Security, pension and annuities, only withdrawing from our Roth or IRAs for major expenses like a roof or vacations. Our expenses run $100,000 a year.
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband's full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
My ex-husband's sister died — so why is Fidelity asking me for her death certificate?
College kids are moving into retirement communities for reasons beyond 'cheap rent'

#long #Social #Portfolio

Samantha Morton opened up in a new interview about losing her sister about a year after their father died
"I sadly lost my sister on April 22 this year. She was 53. And I am still dealing with the coroners," the actress said
Morton was born to Pamela and Peter, and has eight siblings
Samantha Morton revealed that she recently lost her sister.
The Odyssey actress, 49, opened up about losing her sister about a year after their father died in an interview with The Sunday Times published on Saturday, Aug. 1.

#year

Dancing with the Stars alum Lindsay Arnold returned to stage weeks after giving birth at DWTS Con
The former pro joined sister Rylee Arnold and pro Brandon Armstrong for a performance of the 1954 song "Sisters"
"Truly a dream come true dancing with my baby sis," Lindsay wrote on social media
Lindsay Arnold is back at it.
The former Dancing with the Stars pro returned to the ballroom floor at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 1 for a dazzling performance alongside her sister Rylee Arnold and fellow pro Brandon Armstrong, seven weeks after Lindsay, 32, welcomed a baby boy.

#lindsay #dancing #rylee #weeks

CHICAGO — A lot of Yankees fans are probably thinking that general manager Brian Cashman's one and only trade-deadline accomplishment so far was giving often-struggling reliever Camilo Doval a one-way ticket to Pittsburgh on Saturday.
That's not entirely true.
The two-prospect return from the Pirates includes Omar Alonzo, a Double-A catcher who will be easy to root for. The reason doesn't have anything to do with the fact that he was Pittsburgh's No. 14 prospect in MLB Pipeline rankings or that he comes from a family that has past and present big-league catchers.
Alonzo, 22, is a native of Venezuela who lost his mother and teenage sister in a series of deadly earthquakes that struck his country on June 24.
Patricia de Alonzo, 50, and Eliana Alonzo, 16, were last seen alive at a hotel in La Guaira, Venezuela. The hotel was completely destroyed by a June 24 earthquake.

#doval

By 2048, an estimated $124 trillion in wealth will change hands as older generations pass away. Much of this wealth will pass from parents to children, but it's also possible to inherit from other loved ones.
Let's pretend, for example, that Leah is 72 and retired, but her sister Paige passed away and left her $40,000. Leah isn't sure how to handle the windfall. She doesn't want to let her sister down and she wants to make the most of the funds, but doesn't know what that looks like.
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Millionaires under 43 hold only 25% of their wealth in stocks. Here's where their money is actually going

#away #much

When you're at a modern wedding, it's typically just the bride who wears a white dress. However, when Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, married William, Prince of Wales, in 2011, her sister Pippa Middleton also (in)famously wore a white gown. The fit of the dress proved to be one of Pippa's most scandalous outfits. Some thought that the look drew focus from Kate's wedding dress, even with all its details, since Pippa's was an ivory-colored gown. But there's been a long tradition, rooted in superstition, of having the bridesmaid and maid of honor dresses match the bride's dress. It crosses cultures, and it's been in place for centuries. It has to do with preventing the bride from being stolen from her wedding.
"A bride would have attendants to protect her from evil spirits," Dr. Angela Thompson, who teaches sociology at Texas Christian University, told The New York Times. "By having several women who are dressed alike, the spirits, or kidnappers, wouldn't know which person was the bride." She also noted that this was a superstition that you can find in places like Rome and China, dating back thousands of years. So since the bride's dress is white, the bridesmaid dresses should also be white.
Read more: Things Kate Middleton Couldn't Do After She Married Prince William
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As for why royal wedding gowns, and therefore royal bridesmaid dresses, have been white in recent years, it goes back in large part to Queen Victoria's wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. Her white wedding dress — one of the many royal wedding dresses that hid a secret message — also helped popularize the trend for all brides to choose white for their wedding. She donned a white satin, silk, and lace gown with a full skirt. Before that, wealthy women had worn white dresses for their weddings, but colors like red were also popular, and less well-to-do women often wore a brown or black dress that was less likely to show stains so it could be reworn frequently.

#dresses #bride #bridesmaid #women

MINNEAPOLIS — WWE star Brie Bella suffered a shoulder injury during SummerSlam 2026 and "it seems pretty bad," WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque said Saturday night.
Bella, the WWE Hall of Famer, was injured in the six-person tag team match with sister Nikki and Paige against Fatal Influence during SummerSlam 2026 night one on Aug. 1.
Though nothing is known definitively at this time, it appears Brie Bella was injured when Jacy Jayne did a dive on her against the steel steps on her right shoulder. Bella was holding it for the rest of the match, and even after the loss, when her and her sister turned on Paige, Bella couldn't take part in the attack.
After the event, Levesque confirmed Bella suffered an injury that required her to be taken to a local hospital.
"Don't have a clean answer on it yet. I know she hurt her shoulder. Seems pretty bad, but I don't have that answer yet," he said. "Hopefully we will soon, and hopefully it won't be as bad as we thought it was, but that's the nature of the game.

#bella

Growing up in the heart of Los Angeles, Zoey Deutch was surrounded by the entertainment industry from an early age, but she has worked hard to establish an identity built on her own talent rather than her family's legacy. With a natural screen presence, sharp comedic timing, and an increasingly diverse filmography, Deutch has emerged as one of Hollywood's most versatile actresses. From independent dramas to romantic comedies and major studio productions, she has consistently demonstrated an ability to move effortlessly between genres while maintaining a distinctive charm that resonates with audiences.
Born into a family deeply connected to film and television, Deutch is the daughter of actress Lea Thompson and director Howard Deutch, while her sister, Madelyn Deutch, has also built a successful career as an actress and writer. Despite these influences, Zoey has always embraced her own creative path. Proud of her Southern California roots, she often speaks fondly of growing up in the San Fernando Valley and appreciates the unique experience of living and working in the same city. Her upbringing extended beyond film sets, however. Surrounded by a wide variety of family pets, she developed an appreciation for animals that she believes helped shape her empathy and understanding of different personalities. Years of training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance, and hip-hop also instilled discipline, physical awareness, and confidence that later translated naturally into her performances on screen.
Away from acting, Deutch is known for her enthusiasm for food and cooking. She enjoys experimenting with new flavors and recipes and has often spoken about the pleasure she finds in preparing meals for family and friends. Dinner, in particular, holds a special place in her routine, offering an opportunity to slow down, enjoy meaningful conversations, and connect with the people around her. Whether taking on the challenge of cooking a full holiday feast for the first time or discovering unexpected flavor combinations, she approaches food with the same curiosity and enthusiasm that she brings to her creative work.
Although Deutch is open about many of her interests, she also values maintaining a sense of privacy. She prefers allowing audiences to interpret her films for themselves rather than explaining exactly what they should take away from a performance. This thoughtful approach reflects her broader philosophy of letting the work speak for itself. As her career continues to evolve, Zoey Deutch has established herself as far more than Hollywood royalty by **** ociation. Through dedication, versatility, and an authentic passion for storytelling, she continues to earn recognition on her own merits while building a career that promises to remain one of the most exciting of her generation.

#screen

Jack Schlossberg shared a cooking video on Instagram featuring his niece and nephew, the children of his late sister Tatiana Schlossberg
Tatiana's parents, Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, have stepped in to help raise her two young kids, Jack previously told PEOPLE
Tatiana died on Dec. 30, 2025, at age 35 from acute myeloid leukemia
Jack Schlossberg is sharing a rare glimpse into life with his late sister Tatiana Schlossberg's two children.
In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 1, the congressional candidate, 33, prepared a meal for his niece Josephine, 2, and nephew Edwin, 4.

#jack

Ethan Nairne defeated his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win judo gold at the Commonwealth Games.
The 24-year-old beat Scotland's Daniel Pacitti, Wales' Ben Moore and the Gambia's Faye Njie on his way to the final at the SEC Centre.
Nairne had to be patient against Levy but a one-armed shoulder throw eventually clinched gold by Yuko.
He was joined on the podium by Levy and Northern Ireland's Josh Green, who claimed bronze with a golden score victory over Welshman Moore.
It is a second Commonwealth Games medal for the Nairne family this week after Lele, Ethan's older sister, won bronze by ippon with an emphatic throw to the mat to defeat Ghanas Frema Agyei within just 28 seconds on Friday.

#nairne #throw #bronze #ethan

Originally appeared on E! Online
Alexandra Zardoya has lost her other half.
The 20-year-old spoke out on the tragic death of her twin sister Victoria Zardoya—the childhood friend of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Milania Giudice—after her fatal fall at the ruins of Fort Dade in Egmont Key, Fla., on July 24.
"I can't believe this is real life," Alexandra wrote on Instagram July 31. "Tears are falling down my cheeks as I type every word. My twin sister, my other half, we were in the womb together, and ever since then we have been inseparable. You are the only person in this world who truly understood every single part of me. You truly were a light in everyone's life, especially mine."
Alexandra shared that she has been in shock ever since Victoria died, posting a photo of her holding her sister's hand in the hospital bed alongside childhood photos of the pair together.

#zardoya #Victoria #real #half

Kim Kardashian recently bonded with her sister Kourtney Kardashian's 14-year-old daughter, Penelope.
On Thursday, July 30, the Skims founder, 45, posted an Instagram carousel with photos from the family's trip to the lake, which included enjoying some time on the water with Penelope.
In the cover shot, the reality TV personality and the teenager sit on a paddleboard together, each holding an oar in one hand and throwing up a peace sign with their other hand. Kim donned a simple black bathing suit, black shades and wore a bandana in her hair. Meanwhile, Penelope sported a white bathing suit and left her brown hair down.
The All's Fair actress shared a video of her paddleboarding solo, showing off her skills. The mom of four — who shares North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7, with ex-husband Kanye West — also included a selfie with Penelope and Chicago.
"lakemaxxing," Kim captioned her post.

#bathing

Kimberly Guilfoyle's latest diplomatic stop is drawing attention for what she wore, not what she said.
The 57-year-old U.S. ambassador to Greece visited the Ormylia Monastery in Halkidiki on Thursday, July 30, according to a report from Greek City Times.
For the visit, she wore a fitted turquoise knee-length dress with a plunging neckline and pointed-toe stilettos. In a photo taken with a group of monks and nuns, who were covered from head to toe except for their faces and hands, Guilfoyle's outfit stood in stark contrast to the monastery's modest dress standards, making her appear notably underdressed.
Instagram/Kimberly Guilfoyle
"I was deeply moved to visit the Ormylia Foundation and Monastery this week," Guilfoyle said, per the outlet. "I met with their dedicated volunteers, including Abbot Elisaios, Dr. Doumas, Brother Charlie, and the remarkable Reverend Mother Nikodimi and her sisters. Their work healing bodies through the Medical Center's life-saving screenings and nurturing souls through faith is a beautiful example of compassion in action. I am grateful for the partnership between the United States and this extraordinary community."

#monastery

The Mets and White Sox reportedly discussed a trade that would send Freddy Peralta to the South Side of Chicago. Michael Marino reports that White Sox prospects George Wolkow and Boston Smith were among the players discussed in the return. Marino also stated that the talks have stalled a bit, and the Mets are in discussions with other clubs as well.
Peralta, who came to the Mets in the offseason along with Tobias Myers from the Brewers in exchange for Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, is in his age 30 season and has been a major disappointment for the Mets in his 22 starts with the club. He's set to start tonight in what is essentially a showcase, hoping to goose his trade value a bit in what is his likely final last Mets start.
Peralta is the owner of a 4.99 ERA and a 83 ERA+ over 113.2 innings. He's at the highest walk rate and lowest strikout rate since he's been a starter full time, but also has the highest BABIP against of his career, so luck may be a piece of his poor performance.
The two prospects mentioned in the report are both consensus top 2o prospects for the White Sox, with Woklov as the 15th best in their system by our sister site South Side Sox in their pre-season rankings. Smith didn't join the organization until a trade with the Nationals in late March, so he isn't ranked by South Side Sox, but the catching prospect was listed as their Minor League Player of the Month for July.

#METS #marino #smith #discussed

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

Albeit likely the most recognizable, Carly Simon is certainly not the only famous, or talented, person in her family.
The "You're So Vain" singer is the daughter of Richard L. Simon — the "Simon" in legacy publisher Simon & Schuster, which he co-founded with M. Lincoln Shuster in 1924 — and Andrea Heinemann, a civil rights activist and singer. She followed in her mother's musical footsteps in the early 1960s, starting a music group with her sister Lucy Simon as the Simon Sisters, and now, so have her children gone on to follow in her own.
In July 2026, the singer-songwriter, 83, in a statement to **** O!, revealed that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, as well as and basal cell carcinoma, over the past few years. "So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing," she began. "The truth is, I've been learning how to live with Parkinson's disease."
Learn all about Carly's two kids below, but first, her relationship with their father, fellow musician James Taylor.
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#singer #schuster

STILLWATER — Spring was a strange time for Stailee Heard.
OSU women's basketball was fresh off its first NCAA Tournament win in five seasons, yet all the Cowgirls who contributed to that run were gone. All but one. All but Heard, the senior from Sapulpa.
Micah Gray and Haleigh Timmer had graduated. Achol Akot (North Carolina) and Jadyn Wooten (TCU) had transferred. So had Amari Whiting (Iowa) and Lena Girardi (Utah).
Even Heard's little sister, Tyla, had transferred (Akron).
But Heard remained in Stillwater.

#tournament

STILLWATER — Spring was a strange time for Stailee Heard.
OSU women's basketball was fresh off its first NCAA Tournament win in five seasons, yet all the Cowgirls who contributed to that run were gone. All but one. All but Heard, the senior from Sapulpa.
Micah Gray and Haleigh Timmer had graduated. Achol Akot (North Carolina) and Jadyn Wooten (TCU) had transferred. So had Amari Whiting (Iowa) and Lena Girardi (Utah).
Even Heard's little sister, Tyla, had transferred (Akron).
But Heard remained in Stillwater.

#heard #spring #micah

As a tractor driver cultivated a California grape vineyard in June 1978, he made a bleak discovery: a shallow grave.
The human remains unearthed in Arvin, a small farming city southeast of Bakersfield, California, remained unidentified for nearly 50 years. Now, thanks to advances in DNA technology, authorities have identified the victim as Michelle Louise Collier, 15, of Fresno, California, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
"(Michelle) disappeared 48 years ago, and it was only recently that we knew where she was," Collier's older sister, Cynthia Dunbar, said during a July 28 news conference. "At least with this information, my family has some closure."
Kern County Sheriff's Office Detective Ashley Thompson called the identification "a significant milestone" but investigators are still seeking answers about how Collier died.
"Identifying Michelle is an important step, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown," Thompson said at the news conference.

#michelle #office

Sometimes the biggest investment winners don't come from Wall Street. They come from the family dinner table.
Before Amazon (AMZN) became one of the world's most valuable companies, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spent months trying to convince people to back an online bookstore that few believed had much of a future. He has said he pitched roughly 60 investors. About 40 declined. Only around 20 agreed to invest. Among them were his younger brother, Mark Bezos, and his sister, Christina Bezos Poore.
Billionaire Charlie Munger Said Your First $100K Is the Key to Getting Rich — 'I Don't Care What You Have to Do ... Find a Way.' Then You Can 'Ease Off the Gas a Little.'
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Dear Bloom Energy Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 28

#don 't #come

A proposal that could reshape the commercial future of the World Cup has sparked fierce opposition from European football's governing bodies, politicians and supporters.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino unveiled plans this week to create a $20 billion (€17.5 billion) company to run the World Cup with private investors, including Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner and linked to the Trump family through his sister-in-law Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump.
The proposed commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), would oversee competitions including the World Cup and Club World Cup, as first reported by_The Times of London_, which football experts say could change the nature of the competition forever.
The plan has sparked backlash from European football fans, politicians and federations, who accuse the move of being a sellout. Infantino has set a September deadline for the proposal, while UEFA vows to sink the plans. Euronews brings you the reaction:
UEFA was among the first organisations to condemn the proposal. European football's governing body made clear that football is not for sale, warning against turning the sport into a commercial ******* et.

#World #fifa #infantino #uefa

In the 73rd minute of a scoreless match, Malawi forward Temwa Chawinga shot down the field like an arrow to receive a long pass from midfield. The ball dropped into the pocket between the opponent's backline and goalkeeper, a ripe scenario for an attacker whose pace is as blistering as her decision-making.
Chawinga, who plays for the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League, nudged the ball with her chest to the goalkeeper's left, ran around her right, and found a half volley to begin an extraordinary new chapter of firsts in her career: not only her first goal at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but also her country's.
Malawi defeated 10-time champions and current continental ***** le holders Nigeria in a dramatic 3-2 upset victory on Tuesday, thanks to two goals from Temwa and one from her older sister and OL Lyonnes forward, Tabitha, at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
The win puts the southern African nation in a crucial second place in their group behind Zambia on goal differential.
"We are going (to WAFCON) to compete, not just to participate," Chawinga told The Athletic before she departed for Morocco.

#temwa #current #goal #city

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

Kim Kardashian's family is putting her relationship with Lewis Hamilton to the test.
"As hot as he and Kim are for each other, Lewis is still little more than a 'friend of the family' when it comes to the rest of the Kardashians," admits a source, adding that the reality TV star's sisters and momager Kris Jenner "still see this phase of the relationship as a trial period" and are "all testing how well Lewis fits in with the family dynamic."
Fortunately, the Formula One driver, 41, is no stranger to performing under pressure.
"Despite his undeniably dangerous, death-defying day job, Lewis has a calm, cool personality, especially compared to some of Kim's exes," the source reveals. "He's not an unhinged adrenaline junkie, not even close! He clearly lives by the motto 'never let them see you sweat.'"
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#relationship #source

Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club with a view to exploring a move to Tottenham.
The Brazil international is a key target for Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi and City are aware of the interest in the 22-year-old.
It is understood Savinho is keen to leave during this transfer window, with the machinations towards his potential move to London now under way.
The attacker joined City from sister club Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024, having spent the previous season on loan at Spanish side Girona.
Tottenham held talks to sign Savinho last summer, but the Etihad club were not looking to sell at that stage.

#club #Brazil

Counting Stars has been shining bright during her three-year-old season
During the Spring and Summer, most of the Thoroughbred racing focus is on events like the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, and Travers Stakes. All these races are restricted to three-year-olds and mostly males run in them. For every race that has colts contending for greatness and notoriety, there is a sister race for those wonderful three-year-old fillies. During the 2026 racing season, a fantastic filly named Counting Stars has been quite celestial and is shining as bright as any three-year-old currently, regardless of gender.
The grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks has long been a summer showcase for the three-year-old girls. Inaugurated in 1917, this mile and an eighth dance over the New York dirt has seen its fair share of fantastic fillies. The 2026 edition was a showdown between Kentucky Oaks (opening leg of the Triple Tiarra) winner Always A Runner and Acorn Stakes (third leg and sister to the Belmont Stakes) champ Counting Stars. As the race unfolded, it became more of a showcase for a fabulous female.
Breaking alertly under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., Counting Stars immediately ******* umed the lead and rolled through some solid early fractions (23.86 opening quarter mile, 47.60 half mile). Sashaying to the top of the stretch in an almost effortless fashion, this daughter of Honor A.P. was suddenly challenged by her rival and Oaks winner Always A Runner. With an eighth of a mile to go, the two were running side by side and separated by a whisker. Suddenly, the Stars aligned and with an amazing comet-like burst of speed, this mercurial filly trained by Mark Casse left her rival eating kickback as she whisked towards the wire. At the sixteenth pole the race was over and Counting Stars cruised past the finish an emphatic 4 ¼ lengths ahead in Stakes record time (1:48.98).
"Coming into the race I was about as confident as you can be in this filly", says trainer Mark Casse. "At the eighth pole, I wondered if perhaps I was wrong and she's not as good as I think. Always a Runner is a very good horse so naturally I was a little concerned, but then she responded to the challenge with a huge effort down the lane".

#stakes #year #always #runner