18 days ago
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The Atlanta Braves had another miserable year at shortstop in a season when they thought they had finally figured out the position. Ever since Dansby Swanson left to join the Chicago Cubs, it has been a brutal nightmare for Atlanta.
The Braves picked up Ha-Seong Kim at the end of September 2025, and he impressed. For that reason, the Braves decided to bring him back on a new contract.
"Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a one-year, $20 million contract that addressed a major offseason priority for the team. Kim gets a $4 million raise. He had declined a $16 million player option that was in the two-year, $29 million contract he signed in February with Tampa Bay, a deal that paid him $13 million. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim on Monday night," ESPN wrote.
Kim injured himself during the offseason, causing him to miss time. When he returned to Atlanta, he put the Braves in a difficult position because of his lack of production.
#atlanta #seong #year #shortstop
The Atlanta Braves had another miserable year at shortstop in a season when they thought they had finally figured out the position. Ever since Dansby Swanson left to join the Chicago Cubs, it has been a brutal nightmare for Atlanta.
The Braves picked up Ha-Seong Kim at the end of September 2025, and he impressed. For that reason, the Braves decided to bring him back on a new contract.
"Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a one-year, $20 million contract that addressed a major offseason priority for the team. Kim gets a $4 million raise. He had declined a $16 million player option that was in the two-year, $29 million contract he signed in February with Tampa Bay, a deal that paid him $13 million. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim on Monday night," ESPN wrote.
Kim injured himself during the offseason, causing him to miss time. When he returned to Atlanta, he put the Braves in a difficult position because of his lack of production.
#atlanta #seong #year #shortstop
29 days ago
Adriana La Cerva in The Sopranos. Ginger McKenna in Casino. Sofía Vergara's Griselda Blanco. For decades, the mob wife has been the archetypal anti-heroine – all fur, animal print and knee-high boots. Now Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined the ranks.
Shedding the gothic lace and American drawl of Morticia Addams in Netflix's Wednesday, Swansea-born Zeta-Jones is using her real Welsh accent on screen for the first time in Prime Video's revenge thriller Kill Jackie. She plays Jackie Price, an ex-cocaine dealer whose quiet life unravels when one routine decision ends with an elite squad of ******* assins hired to kill her.
Unsurprisingly, the series is already drawing comparisons with the BBC's Killing Eve. The series shares a director (Damon Thomas), a dark, twisted humour and puts a fierce, quirky woman at its centre. But the strongest link may be the wardrobe.
Just as Villanelle's Molly Goddard tulle dress became a character in its own right, Jackie's wardrobe – built on an enticing mix of British designers, vintage and second-hand – is every bit as scene-stealing, and serves as inspiration for how we'll want to dress this autumn.
Jodie Comer as Villanelle wearing the memorable Molly Goddard tulle dress - Robert Viglasky/BBC
#goddard #kill #series
Shedding the gothic lace and American drawl of Morticia Addams in Netflix's Wednesday, Swansea-born Zeta-Jones is using her real Welsh accent on screen for the first time in Prime Video's revenge thriller Kill Jackie. She plays Jackie Price, an ex-cocaine dealer whose quiet life unravels when one routine decision ends with an elite squad of ******* assins hired to kill her.
Unsurprisingly, the series is already drawing comparisons with the BBC's Killing Eve. The series shares a director (Damon Thomas), a dark, twisted humour and puts a fierce, quirky woman at its centre. But the strongest link may be the wardrobe.
Just as Villanelle's Molly Goddard tulle dress became a character in its own right, Jackie's wardrobe – built on an enticing mix of British designers, vintage and second-hand – is every bit as scene-stealing, and serves as inspiration for how we'll want to dress this autumn.
Jodie Comer as Villanelle wearing the memorable Molly Goddard tulle dress - Robert Viglasky/BBC
#goddard #kill #series
2 months ago
Catherine Zeta-Jones spoke out against the "nepo baby" label, calling it "horrific" and saying her children "didn't ask to be born into this." The actress has two children, Dylan Douglas, 26, and Carys Zeta Douglas, 23, with her husband, Michael Douglas, who are pursuing their own acting careers.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 56-year-old Welsh actress said, "They're plugging away," adding, "My daughter wanted to be Amal Clooney for a while. But you have to go with your dreams, your passion."
The actress, known for her roles in The Mask of Zorro and Chicago, said, "It's hard for them to forge a way forward on their own. This horrific phrase 'nepo baby' is horrible because these kids didn't ask to be born into this; they're finding their own way in life. But they love it, and they're good. Otherwise, Michael and I would be the first to go, 'You know what? Maybe law school looks really good.'"
Catherine got her first major break in 1987 when she joined the West End production of 42nd Street. She went on to achieve widespread recognition in the UK after joining the cast of The Darling Buds of May in 1991.
The actress told the outlet, "Until I had my own kids, I didn't realise the pressure, how big that was for a young adult – well, a teenager." She added, "I had a sniff of the joy of being in the theatre so young. I went, 'I want to do this. I can't imagine going through school and A-levels in Swansea.'"
#didn 't #michael
In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 56-year-old Welsh actress said, "They're plugging away," adding, "My daughter wanted to be Amal Clooney for a while. But you have to go with your dreams, your passion."
The actress, known for her roles in The Mask of Zorro and Chicago, said, "It's hard for them to forge a way forward on their own. This horrific phrase 'nepo baby' is horrible because these kids didn't ask to be born into this; they're finding their own way in life. But they love it, and they're good. Otherwise, Michael and I would be the first to go, 'You know what? Maybe law school looks really good.'"
Catherine got her first major break in 1987 when she joined the West End production of 42nd Street. She went on to achieve widespread recognition in the UK after joining the cast of The Darling Buds of May in 1991.
The actress told the outlet, "Until I had my own kids, I didn't realise the pressure, how big that was for a young adult – well, a teenager." She added, "I had a sniff of the joy of being in the theatre so young. I went, 'I want to do this. I can't imagine going through school and A-levels in Swansea.'"
#didn 't #michael
2 months ago
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says his players "deserve all the credit" after they beat Bristol City 4-1 on Saturday.
Two goals from Cyle Larin, and strikes from Kuryu Matsuki and Finn Azaz capped off an excellent performance, and extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches.
"If you see the block of games that we come from it's not easy, especially if you then face a team who had a whole week to prepare," he told BBC Radio Solent.
"The midweek game against Swansea we knew that we have to run more and we did run more and more intense than we have all season.
"Obviously that takes takes a toll, that's just the reality so early on in the season and then it was just different energy levels on the pitch today."
#cyle #larin
Two goals from Cyle Larin, and strikes from Kuryu Matsuki and Finn Azaz capped off an excellent performance, and extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches.
"If you see the block of games that we come from it's not easy, especially if you then face a team who had a whole week to prepare," he told BBC Radio Solent.
"The midweek game against Swansea we knew that we have to run more and we did run more and more intense than we have all season.
"Obviously that takes takes a toll, that's just the reality so early on in the season and then it was just different energy levels on the pitch today."
#cyle #larin
2 months ago
Vitor Matos believes 39-year-old Jamie Vardy is still capable of making a mark in the Championship as the former England striker eyes a Burnley debut at Swansea City.
Vardy is set to be named in the Clarets squad to visit the Swansea.com Stadium, having joined Burnley this week after departing Italian club Cremonese.
And Swansea head coach Matos believes the former Leicester City frontman, who scored 200 goals in 500 Foxes appearances, still has the tools to thrive in the second tier.
"He is someone who understands how to score goals," said Matos, who is 14 months younger than Vardy.
"He moves really well - he always did that. He has a lot of talent - his finishing skills are there.
#matos #still
Vardy is set to be named in the Clarets squad to visit the Swansea.com Stadium, having joined Burnley this week after departing Italian club Cremonese.
And Swansea head coach Matos believes the former Leicester City frontman, who scored 200 goals in 500 Foxes appearances, still has the tools to thrive in the second tier.
"He is someone who understands how to score goals," said Matos, who is 14 months younger than Vardy.
"He moves really well - he always did that. He has a lot of talent - his finishing skills are there.
#matos #still
2 months ago
Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City – even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting line-up.
Swansea are flying in the Championship, leading the table after six games, and they take their unbeaten start to Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).
And yet their leading goalscorer of last season has not got up and running.
Vipotnik, 24, took the second-tier golden boot with 23 league goals last term for a side that did not trouble the eventual race for the play-offs.
The tally was built on an eye-catching start where he had bagged five goals from the opening six games.
#start #last
Swansea are flying in the Championship, leading the table after six games, and they take their unbeaten start to Southampton on Tuesday (19:45 BST).
And yet their leading goalscorer of last season has not got up and running.
Vipotnik, 24, took the second-tier golden boot with 23 league goals last term for a side that did not trouble the eventual race for the play-offs.
The tally was built on an eye-catching start where he had bagged five goals from the opening six games.
#start #last
2 months ago
Ellen Burstyn never met Marilyn Monroe. Not properly, anyway. By the time she walked through the doors of the Actors Studio in New York, Monroe was already dead. But the two women did see each other once, across a nightclub table, and Burstyn has been carrying the moment around for the better part of six decades.
"I was enchanted just looking at her. She was such a magical creature," Burstyn recalled, speaking to reporters at the Venice Film Festival, where she is presenting two films this year and will receive an honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at a ceremony this evening. "And then she looked at me and nodded at me. I was very early in my career, and I thought: I've just been recognized by Marilyn Monroe. I carried that in my heart."
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"I was enchanted just looking at her. She was such a magical creature," Burstyn recalled, speaking to reporters at the Venice Film Festival, where she is presenting two films this year and will receive an honorary Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at a ceremony this evening. "And then she looked at me and nodded at me. I was very early in my career, and I thought: I've just been recognized by Marilyn Monroe. I carried that in my heart."
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#monroe #marilyn #actors
2 months ago
Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos has said his side must "take care" of their impressive defensive record as they aim to challenge for promotion.
Championship leaders Swansea have conceded just once across their first five games of the season, fewer than any other team in the English Football League (EFL).
A 0-0 draw against Wrexham means the Swans have managed four clean sheets in their first five league games for the first time since the 1978-79 season.
"It's good, but we know it can change quite quickly. We all know how the league is and how the results are," Matos said after Saturday's Welsh derby.
"That [defensive record] is something that we need to take care of, of course. It's important for us."
#first #swansea #care #record
Championship leaders Swansea have conceded just once across their first five games of the season, fewer than any other team in the English Football League (EFL).
A 0-0 draw against Wrexham means the Swans have managed four clean sheets in their first five league games for the first time since the 1978-79 season.
"It's good, but we know it can change quite quickly. We all know how the league is and how the results are," Matos said after Saturday's Welsh derby.
"That [defensive record] is something that we need to take care of, of course. It's important for us."
#first #swansea #care #record
2 months ago
Callum O'Hare "can't wait" to make his home debut after a hectic welcome to Wrexham since completing his deadline-day move from Sheffield United.
The 28-year-old got up in the early hours on Tuesday morning to seal his switch to the Racecourse Ground before Wrexham's trip to Millwall.
O'Hare then raced to London on the train, arriving hours before kick-off to make the squad, but remained an unused sub as Wrexham won 3-0 at the Den.
Then came his first Welsh derby. He was thrust in from the start by Phil Parkinson, even though he had not yet trained with all of his new teammates.
And O'Hare very nearly capped off a whirlwind few days with his maiden Wrexham goal on debut at Swansea, but the former Coventry man dragged his chance wide.
#hours #united
The 28-year-old got up in the early hours on Tuesday morning to seal his switch to the Racecourse Ground before Wrexham's trip to Millwall.
O'Hare then raced to London on the train, arriving hours before kick-off to make the squad, but remained an unused sub as Wrexham won 3-0 at the Den.
Then came his first Welsh derby. He was thrust in from the start by Phil Parkinson, even though he had not yet trained with all of his new teammates.
And O'Hare very nearly capped off a whirlwind few days with his maiden Wrexham goal on debut at Swansea, but the former Coventry man dragged his chance wide.
#hours #united
2 months ago
"There's nothing like an Irish family."
Katie Taylor addressed the Croke Park crowd as she paid tribute to her mother Bridget, but her extended family of 83,000 inside Croke Park and many more tuning in will have known this one was for them too.
Fairytale endings in boxing are a rarity, but Taylor is no ordinary fighter and her swansong proved as extraordinary as the fighter and person.
After 30 years lacing up the gloves, Taylor, 40, sails off into the sunset after the most perfect of farewells in front of 83,000 adoring fans at Dublin's iconic Croke Park, just three miles from the scene of her first official bout 25 years earlier.
The final act in the ring was to sweep past Flora Pili to cement her legacy in Ireland and beyond, bowing out as a three-time and two-weight undisputed champion.
#taylor #croke #park #bridget
Katie Taylor addressed the Croke Park crowd as she paid tribute to her mother Bridget, but her extended family of 83,000 inside Croke Park and many more tuning in will have known this one was for them too.
Fairytale endings in boxing are a rarity, but Taylor is no ordinary fighter and her swansong proved as extraordinary as the fighter and person.
After 30 years lacing up the gloves, Taylor, 40, sails off into the sunset after the most perfect of farewells in front of 83,000 adoring fans at Dublin's iconic Croke Park, just three miles from the scene of her first official bout 25 years earlier.
The final act in the ring was to sweep past Flora Pili to cement her legacy in Ireland and beyond, bowing out as a three-time and two-weight undisputed champion.
#taylor #croke #park #bridget
2 months ago
Wrexham are hoping to emulate rivals Cardiff City by winning the domestic treble this season.
The Red Dragons made history in 2025-2026 by winning the Adran Premier for the first time, while also lifting the Adran Trophy.
But Cardiff's triumph over Swansea in the Welsh Cup denied Wrexham the coveted treble, something the Bluebirds achieved two years ago.
Wrexham ended the summer by becoming the first women's Welsh side to win in Europe for seven years, marking their Champions League debut with a 4-2 victory against FC Pyunik.
"[The treble] is definitely my goal and I think all the girls would agree," said Wrexham captain Jodie Bartle.
#welsh #winning #first
The Red Dragons made history in 2025-2026 by winning the Adran Premier for the first time, while also lifting the Adran Trophy.
But Cardiff's triumph over Swansea in the Welsh Cup denied Wrexham the coveted treble, something the Bluebirds achieved two years ago.
Wrexham ended the summer by becoming the first women's Welsh side to win in Europe for seven years, marking their Champions League debut with a 4-2 victory against FC Pyunik.
"[The treble] is definitely my goal and I think all the girls would agree," said Wrexham captain Jodie Bartle.
#welsh #winning #first
2 months ago
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says Swansea City captain Ben Cabango got away with a "leg-breaking challenge" in their Welsh derby stalemate.
Parkinson claimed the Wales defender should have been given a straight red for the lunge on midfielder Callum O'Hare late on in the match at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Cabango, who had come on as a second-half substitute, was booked for the foul that prompted an angry reaction from the visitors' bench.
O'Hare was replaced soon after as Swansea maintained their unbeaten start to the season to stay top of the early Championship table.
"I know we want to protect our players but, when someone flies in at that speed, that could have been a leg-breaking challenge," Parkinson said.
#phil #welsh
Parkinson claimed the Wales defender should have been given a straight red for the lunge on midfielder Callum O'Hare late on in the match at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Cabango, who had come on as a second-half substitute, was booked for the foul that prompted an angry reaction from the visitors' bench.
O'Hare was replaced soon after as Swansea maintained their unbeaten start to the season to stay top of the early Championship table.
"I know we want to protect our players but, when someone flies in at that speed, that could have been a leg-breaking challenge," Parkinson said.
#phil #welsh
2 months ago
Vitor Matos says there is more to come from Swansea City after they moved a point clear at the top of the early-season Championship table thanks to a goalless draw with Wrexham.
Swansea were short of their best in possession but maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 league campaign thanks to Lawrence Vigouroux's fourth successive clean sheet.
The Swans have taken 11 points from five second-tier games in what has been an encouraging start to the season.
But Matos believes there is progress to be made as his new-look squad contend with the packed Championship fixture list.
"I think being consistent is massive, keeping the desire is massive. Not getting frustrated when the game gets a little bit different from what we want is massive as well," the Swansea head coach said.
#start #wrexham
Swansea were short of their best in possession but maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 league campaign thanks to Lawrence Vigouroux's fourth successive clean sheet.
The Swans have taken 11 points from five second-tier games in what has been an encouraging start to the season.
But Matos believes there is progress to be made as his new-look squad contend with the packed Championship fixture list.
"I think being consistent is massive, keeping the desire is massive. Not getting frustrated when the game gets a little bit different from what we want is massive as well," the Swansea head coach said.
#start #wrexham
2 months ago
Ross Stewart looks set to miss Swansea City's next four matches because of a quad injury.
Scotland striker Stewart missed the Swans' Championship victory over Watford on Tuesday as well last Saturday's win at Derby County.
The 30-year-old has made only one substitute appearance, in the goalless draw with Sheffield United 11 days ago, since joining Swansea on a three-year contract last month.
Stewart is now expected to miss Swansea's home game against Wrexham on Saturday as well as the trip to Southampton – his former club – next Tuesday and fixtures against Burnley and Lincoln City prior to the international break at the end of the month.
"Ross had a soft tissue injury, not massive, but probably he can return in the international break," said Swansea head coach Vitor Matos.
#ross
Scotland striker Stewart missed the Swans' Championship victory over Watford on Tuesday as well last Saturday's win at Derby County.
The 30-year-old has made only one substitute appearance, in the goalless draw with Sheffield United 11 days ago, since joining Swansea on a three-year contract last month.
Stewart is now expected to miss Swansea's home game against Wrexham on Saturday as well as the trip to Southampton – his former club – next Tuesday and fixtures against Burnley and Lincoln City prior to the international break at the end of the month.
"Ross had a soft tissue injury, not massive, but probably he can return in the international break," said Swansea head coach Vitor Matos.
#ross
2 months ago
Albeit they've conceded five goals from their opening two Premier League matches, Xabi Alonso seems to have Chelsea back on track after a dodgy 2025/26 campaign as the Blues have opened their season with three wins on the bounce. They beat Fulham 3-2 for their Premier League opener, topped Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup, and most recently beat Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 in the league. While the former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager will certainly be hoping for more solidity in his defense, three straight wins is not a bad start to life in the English top flight at all.
Per statistics provided by OptaJoe, Alonso has become only the fourth manager to have his side open up the season with seven or more goals in his first two Premier League matches, and that's not even counting the scored against Luton Town in the EFL Cup. The other three managers to have done this are Bobby Robson in 1999 with Newcastle United, Michael Laudrup with Swansea City in 2012, and Marcelo Bielsa with Leeds United in 2020. Alonso joins an elite list of managers in a start that's breathed an air of reassurance after there was heavy speculation as to whether or not he made the right decision to join Chelsea in hi post-Real Madrid job search.
After his unprecedented Bundesliga ****** le campaign with Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/24 season, Alonso was a man in HIGH demand throughout Europe and he was someone who was even on Bayern's radar at the time when it became clear they'd need to replace Thomas Tuchel. The who's who of European giants were all keen to try to line him up as their next manager, but Alonso had made the decision to stay with Leverkusen for the 2024/25 season and then ultimately wound up at Real Madrid to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.
Ironically enough, the pair of Spaniards will not be competing against one another in the Premier League as Arbeloa is currently serving as Fulham manager, though his start to life in England has not gone as swimmingly as it has for Alonso as Fulham lost their opening two league matches of the season, the first of which to Alonso's Chelsea and the second of which to Sunderland.
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Per statistics provided by OptaJoe, Alonso has become only the fourth manager to have his side open up the season with seven or more goals in his first two Premier League matches, and that's not even counting the scored against Luton Town in the EFL Cup. The other three managers to have done this are Bobby Robson in 1999 with Newcastle United, Michael Laudrup with Swansea City in 2012, and Marcelo Bielsa with Leeds United in 2020. Alonso joins an elite list of managers in a start that's breathed an air of reassurance after there was heavy speculation as to whether or not he made the right decision to join Chelsea in hi post-Real Madrid job search.
After his unprecedented Bundesliga ****** le campaign with Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/24 season, Alonso was a man in HIGH demand throughout Europe and he was someone who was even on Bayern's radar at the time when it became clear they'd need to replace Thomas Tuchel. The who's who of European giants were all keen to try to line him up as their next manager, but Alonso had made the decision to stay with Leverkusen for the 2024/25 season and then ultimately wound up at Real Madrid to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.
Ironically enough, the pair of Spaniards will not be competing against one another in the Premier League as Arbeloa is currently serving as Fulham manager, though his start to life in England has not gone as swimmingly as it has for Alonso as Fulham lost their opening two league matches of the season, the first of which to Alonso's Chelsea and the second of which to Sunderland.
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#Chelsea #fulham #leverkusen #manager
2 months ago
ANAHEIM — The year of change continues for the Angels.
Interim general manager John Mozeliak has been awfully busy since taking the reins in late June. In two months, Mozeliak has overseen a draft that saw the Angels select a high schooler in the first round for the first time in eight years, the first true fire-sale trade deadline in the Arte Moreno era and the firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux, as well as other members of the pitching side of the coaching staff.
And on Monday, the franchise's revitalization continued as the Angels promoted Michael Lord and Matt Swanson to ******* istant general managers, according to Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher, ahead of the Angels' series opener against the Yankees.
"Part of the reason for all of this is to really get an alignment of how we think about our player acquisition," Mozeliak said.
Along with the promotions, the team also fired five area scouts, two crosscheckers and didn't renew the contract of special ******* istant Ray Montgomery.
#mozeliak #pitching #anaheim #june
Interim general manager John Mozeliak has been awfully busy since taking the reins in late June. In two months, Mozeliak has overseen a draft that saw the Angels select a high schooler in the first round for the first time in eight years, the first true fire-sale trade deadline in the Arte Moreno era and the firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux, as well as other members of the pitching side of the coaching staff.
And on Monday, the franchise's revitalization continued as the Angels promoted Michael Lord and Matt Swanson to ******* istant general managers, according to Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher, ahead of the Angels' series opener against the Yankees.
"Part of the reason for all of this is to really get an alignment of how we think about our player acquisition," Mozeliak said.
Along with the promotions, the team also fired five area scouts, two crosscheckers and didn't renew the contract of special ******* istant Ray Montgomery.
#mozeliak #pitching #anaheim #june
2 months ago
Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Huddersfield Town midfielder Tom Iorpenda.
The 21-year-old is set to complete a permanent move to the Championship club after impressing while on loan at Notts County last season.
London-born Iorpenda was on the books at Brighton as a youngster before joining Huddersfield in 2023.
He has played 15 times for the League One club, while he made 53 appearances - and scored three goals - while helping Notts County to promotion from League Two in 2025-26.
Iorpenda was named fans' player of the season and players' player of the season at Meadow Lane.
#season #huddersfield #league
The 21-year-old is set to complete a permanent move to the Championship club after impressing while on loan at Notts County last season.
London-born Iorpenda was on the books at Brighton as a youngster before joining Huddersfield in 2023.
He has played 15 times for the League One club, while he made 53 appearances - and scored three goals - while helping Notts County to promotion from League Two in 2025-26.
Iorpenda was named fans' player of the season and players' player of the season at Meadow Lane.
#season #huddersfield #league
2 months ago
Although Ella Beatty made her screen debut just a couple years ago in 2024's "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," it didn't take long for her to dominate the red carpet. As the daughter of "Dutton Ranch" star Annette Bening, Ella Beatty grew up to be gorgeous. But Bening can't take all the credit. Not only does Ella call Bening mom, but her father is Warren Beatty, therefore making Ella officially the daughter of Hollywood royalty. This means that acting is in her blood, and so is knowing how to slay on the red carpet. After all, even before Ella started her own career as a stage and screen actor, she was accompanying her parents to awards ceremonies as young as the age of 4.
While it can take some people a long time to find their footing on the red carpet, for example even fellow nepo baby Dakota Johnson has had quite a few inappropriate outfits, that hasn't been the case with Ella. Whether it's a fashion stylist pulling the strings behind the scenes, her phenomenal genetics, or a deep understanding of what looks good on her and what doesn't, Ella knows what she's doing. Because of this, she's becoming a red-carpet superstar.
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When Ella Beatty attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in June 2025 she leaned into Old Hollywood glamour, and we love that for her. Her black gown consisted of a tiered waist and a halter-style neck, an outfit she completed with black satin elbow-length opera gloves and a few rings and bracelets. From head to toe, Beatty wore Chanel and stunned, to say the very least. In addition to keeping her makeup on the more minimal side, she completed her look with waves in her long cascading locks.
#long
While it can take some people a long time to find their footing on the red carpet, for example even fellow nepo baby Dakota Johnson has had quite a few inappropriate outfits, that hasn't been the case with Ella. Whether it's a fashion stylist pulling the strings behind the scenes, her phenomenal genetics, or a deep understanding of what looks good on her and what doesn't, Ella knows what she's doing. Because of this, she's becoming a red-carpet superstar.
Read more: The Worst-Dressed Celebs In Oscars History
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When Ella Beatty attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in June 2025 she leaned into Old Hollywood glamour, and we love that for her. Her black gown consisted of a tiered waist and a halter-style neck, an outfit she completed with black satin elbow-length opera gloves and a few rings and bracelets. From head to toe, Beatty wore Chanel and stunned, to say the very least. In addition to keeping her makeup on the more minimal side, she completed her look with waves in her long cascading locks.
#long
2 months ago
Swansea head coach Vitor Matos is "really pleased" with their unbeaten start to the Championship season, but insisted they still have small improvements to make.
Goals from Joseph Opoku, Eom Ji-sung and Ronald gave Swansea a 3-0 win at Derby, taking Matos' charges to seven points from three games - their best start to a season since 2020-21.
The Swans won just seven of their 23 away Championship fixtures last season, but have taken six points from six at the start of this campaign.
Matos, into his second campaign in charge of Swansea, is pleased with their improved record on the road, and feels his players are enjoying themselves.
"There is still a lot to play [this season], but we are really pleased that we did a good job for our fans who were here," said Matos.
#season #pleased #championship #still
Goals from Joseph Opoku, Eom Ji-sung and Ronald gave Swansea a 3-0 win at Derby, taking Matos' charges to seven points from three games - their best start to a season since 2020-21.
The Swans won just seven of their 23 away Championship fixtures last season, but have taken six points from six at the start of this campaign.
Matos, into his second campaign in charge of Swansea, is pleased with their improved record on the road, and feels his players are enjoying themselves.
"There is still a lot to play [this season], but we are really pleased that we did a good job for our fans who were here," said Matos.
#season #pleased #championship #still
2 months ago
Matt Shaw is back with the Chicago Cubs after missing the past two months with a left-hand sprain.
The 24-year-old infielder/outfielder was reinstated from the injured list Friday as the Cubs open a seven-game homestand beginning with the Cincinnati Reds.
Outfielder Kevin Alcántara was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
In five rehab games in with Triple-A Iowa, Shaw batted .316 with 6 hits, 4 RBI and 1 stolen base in 19 at-bats. Prior to his injury, he had 20 RBI and 4 home runs while batting .246 through 56 games with the Cubs.
While in Iowa, Shaw saw time at second base, giving Cubs manager Craig Counsell a potential option in the infield. With Dansby Swanson out until at least late September, Nico ******* ner could remain at shortstop while Shaw gets time at second base.
#base #time #second
The 24-year-old infielder/outfielder was reinstated from the injured list Friday as the Cubs open a seven-game homestand beginning with the Cincinnati Reds.
Outfielder Kevin Alcántara was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
In five rehab games in with Triple-A Iowa, Shaw batted .316 with 6 hits, 4 RBI and 1 stolen base in 19 at-bats. Prior to his injury, he had 20 RBI and 4 home runs while batting .246 through 56 games with the Cubs.
While in Iowa, Shaw saw time at second base, giving Cubs manager Craig Counsell a potential option in the infield. With Dansby Swanson out until at least late September, Nico ******* ner could remain at shortstop while Shaw gets time at second base.
#base #time #second
2 months ago
At the beginning of this week it did seem that exciting young defender Stephen Mfuni would leave Manchester City to spend the 2026-27 season on loan with Coventry City. A move to the newly promoted side would have provided Mfuni with the opportunity to get a taste of the Premier League if he could earn a position in Frank Lampard's lineup. However, Mfuni's loan move to Coventry fell through as reported by Jack Johnson for TalkSport. It did seem to be a waiting game to find out where Mfuni would play his football this season. Now, it has been reported that Mfuni's loan move to Coventry could be back on which is good news for Manchester City and the young defender.
Stephen Mfuni could end up joining Coventry City on loan after all, according to Tom Hancock of TalkSport. Furthermore, Hancock reports that City had held talks with Sheffield United and Swansea over a potential loan move to the Championship for young defender. However, it looks like Mfuni may now move to a Premier League club instead. It is further reported that Coventry City are eager to strengthen their squad after being promoted back to the Premier League. Adding Mfuni to Frank Lampard's squad will give them another defensive option to aid their cause to stay in the Premier League this season.
Hopefully, Stephen Mfuni does wind up completing a loan move to Coventry City. Spending a season in the Premier League should fast track Mfuni's development. Especially if he can become a regular contributor for Frank Lampard's side. Also, Manchester City and Mfuni will be glad to have a resolution found as to where Mfuni will play this season.
What Manchester City and Mfuni wouldn't want is for Mfuni's short-term future to remain unresolved. That would be the worst-case scenario and it could have forced City to be scrambling to find a suitable club for Mfuni to head out on loan to. If Coventry City have reignited their interest in Mfuni as reported, this scenario may have been avoided.
Stephen Mfuni could be heading out on loan to Coventry City after all. Hopefully, the loan move goes through and Mfuni returns Manchester City ready to take the next step in what promises to be strong career for the 18-year-old centre-back.
#mfuni #loan
Stephen Mfuni could end up joining Coventry City on loan after all, according to Tom Hancock of TalkSport. Furthermore, Hancock reports that City had held talks with Sheffield United and Swansea over a potential loan move to the Championship for young defender. However, it looks like Mfuni may now move to a Premier League club instead. It is further reported that Coventry City are eager to strengthen their squad after being promoted back to the Premier League. Adding Mfuni to Frank Lampard's squad will give them another defensive option to aid their cause to stay in the Premier League this season.
Hopefully, Stephen Mfuni does wind up completing a loan move to Coventry City. Spending a season in the Premier League should fast track Mfuni's development. Especially if he can become a regular contributor for Frank Lampard's side. Also, Manchester City and Mfuni will be glad to have a resolution found as to where Mfuni will play this season.
What Manchester City and Mfuni wouldn't want is for Mfuni's short-term future to remain unresolved. That would be the worst-case scenario and it could have forced City to be scrambling to find a suitable club for Mfuni to head out on loan to. If Coventry City have reignited their interest in Mfuni as reported, this scenario may have been avoided.
Stephen Mfuni could be heading out on loan to Coventry City after all. Hopefully, the loan move goes through and Mfuni returns Manchester City ready to take the next step in what promises to be strong career for the 18-year-old centre-back.
#mfuni #loan
2 months ago
West Brom is mourning the death of one of its former players after he collapsed on the pitch over the weekend.
Quévin Castro collapsed while playing in a friendly for Real Sport Clube, a club in a lower division of Portuguese football, against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Lisbon Football ******* ociation and Real Sport Clube announced on social media later that day that the 25-year-old had died.
"We are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our former player Quevin Castro," West Brom said in a statement on social media with a photo of the midfielder holding the Premier League Cup trophy.
Castro, who is from Portugal, made his debut for West Brom's first team in 2021 during the Carabao Cup match against ******* nal and played in 2022 for the Sky Bet Championship against Swansea City. He scored a goal in West Brom's U23 Premier League Cup victory over Wolverhampton, which was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.
West Brom, which was relegated from the EPL in 2021, paid tribute to Castro during their home match at The Hawthorns on Sunday, Aug. 23 against Burnley. The players wore black armbands and there was a celebration of life where the crowd applauded at the 25th minute to honor his age.
#castro
Quévin Castro collapsed while playing in a friendly for Real Sport Clube, a club in a lower division of Portuguese football, against Estrela da Amadora on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Lisbon Football ******* ociation and Real Sport Clube announced on social media later that day that the 25-year-old had died.
"We are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our former player Quevin Castro," West Brom said in a statement on social media with a photo of the midfielder holding the Premier League Cup trophy.
Castro, who is from Portugal, made his debut for West Brom's first team in 2021 during the Carabao Cup match against ******* nal and played in 2022 for the Sky Bet Championship against Swansea City. He scored a goal in West Brom's U23 Premier League Cup victory over Wolverhampton, which was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.
West Brom, which was relegated from the EPL in 2021, paid tribute to Castro during their home match at The Hawthorns on Sunday, Aug. 23 against Burnley. The players wore black armbands and there was a celebration of life where the crowd applauded at the 25th minute to honor his age.
#castro
2 months ago
"What are the Braves doing at shortstop?" Kind of the recently-eternal question, after the Swanson swan song, Orlando Arcia's one decent season, and then The Issues since. Seriously, from 2024-2026, the Braves are not only dead last in shortstop fWAR (1.3 in 1673 PAs), but they're so far down that even the 29th-place team, the Rockies (always the Rockies) has more than double the Braves' shortstop production (2.7). While Braves' shortstops have been good defensively (seventh in defensive value in that span, thanks Nick Allen!), they haven't hit at all, with a 64 wRC+ putting them in their own sad tier, well below the Guardians, Rockies, and Rays, whose shortstop wRC+s over the past three seasons are hanging out in the low-to-mid 70s.
Jim Jarvis, de facto starting shortstop against right-handers for a fair while now, is the latest contributor to this value-bleed, and is now going away.
The #Braves today recalled OF Brewer Hicklen to Atlanta and optioned INF Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Jarvis was a fun story, and presented as a fun guy. Acquired as a non-return for Rafael Montero last year, he fared well in Atlanta's minor league system. He then got a decent run in Atlanta in July, and put together a 111 wRC+. It wasn't at all supported by his inputs, but even those inputs were decent (.336 wOBA, .308 xwOBA).
But then the calendar turned to August, and Jarvis languished. In 42 August PAs, he has a -36 wRC+ (yes that's a negative sign) and a .208 xwOBA. Sure, he's underhitting his xwOBA by nearly .100, but a .208 xwOBA is… really bad. Put this together with shortstop defense that was above-average but not awesome thanks to some goofs on simple plays, and you have Jim Jarvis, 124 major league PAs, a 56 wRC+, and -0.1 fWAR.
#jarvis
Jim Jarvis, de facto starting shortstop against right-handers for a fair while now, is the latest contributor to this value-bleed, and is now going away.
The #Braves today recalled OF Brewer Hicklen to Atlanta and optioned INF Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Jarvis was a fun story, and presented as a fun guy. Acquired as a non-return for Rafael Montero last year, he fared well in Atlanta's minor league system. He then got a decent run in Atlanta in July, and put together a 111 wRC+. It wasn't at all supported by his inputs, but even those inputs were decent (.336 wOBA, .308 xwOBA).
But then the calendar turned to August, and Jarvis languished. In 42 August PAs, he has a -36 wRC+ (yes that's a negative sign) and a .208 xwOBA. Sure, he's underhitting his xwOBA by nearly .100, but a .208 xwOBA is… really bad. Put this together with shortstop defense that was above-average but not awesome thanks to some goofs on simple plays, and you have Jim Jarvis, 124 major league PAs, a 56 wRC+, and -0.1 fWAR.
#jarvis
3 months ago
When Jamall Emmers followed up a quick left hand with a vicious right straight up the middle Saturday, he caught Lerryan Douglas squarely on his left eye.
The perfectly placed punch went straight through Emmers' raised hands to find the mark, and Douglas immediate put his hands to the eye to cover up when he hit the canvas. Emmers landed a few more punches, and the fight was over.
Emmers (23-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) closed out the UFC Fight Night 285 prelims at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., with a hefty upset of Douglas (14-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC), a featherweight prospect who was north of a 4-1 betting favorite in the fight.
After the fight, one of Douglas' coaches, former UFC featherweight Cub Swanson, said the Brazilian broke his orbital bone, lost sight in that eye, and will have to see a specialist this week to find out what his next steps will be.
"Lerryan Douglas had a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in that eye," Swanson posted on social media. "He is ok and I'm glad he didn't take more damage. We'll know more after he sees a specialist this week. Thanks for all the support."
#hands
The perfectly placed punch went straight through Emmers' raised hands to find the mark, and Douglas immediate put his hands to the eye to cover up when he hit the canvas. Emmers landed a few more punches, and the fight was over.
Emmers (23-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) closed out the UFC Fight Night 285 prelims at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., with a hefty upset of Douglas (14-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC), a featherweight prospect who was north of a 4-1 betting favorite in the fight.
After the fight, one of Douglas' coaches, former UFC featherweight Cub Swanson, said the Brazilian broke his orbital bone, lost sight in that eye, and will have to see a specialist this week to find out what his next steps will be.
"Lerryan Douglas had a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in that eye," Swanson posted on social media. "He is ok and I'm glad he didn't take more damage. We'll know more after he sees a specialist this week. Thanks for all the support."
#hands
3 months ago
British boccia star David Smith is seeking to reclaim the 'triple crown' of the sport as he targets gold at the World Championships in Seoul, South Korea.
Smith, the current European champion, first held the triple crown in 2018, when he won gold at the World Championships in Liverpool whilst also holding the 2016 Paralympic ******* le and 2017 European ******* le.
The 37-year-old held that honour for four years before taking silver at the 2022 world champs.
Smith who resides in Swansea has five medals from four Paralympic Games and is seeking to regain the world ******* le, 20 years on from his championship debut.
"When I held the Triple Crown before, I had a rival after Rio who sort of got reclassified, then I had new rivals coming up," said Smith, who admits he now faces much stiffer competition at this year's Worlds from 24 August to 4 September.
#held #european #paralympic
Smith, the current European champion, first held the triple crown in 2018, when he won gold at the World Championships in Liverpool whilst also holding the 2016 Paralympic ******* le and 2017 European ******* le.
The 37-year-old held that honour for four years before taking silver at the 2022 world champs.
Smith who resides in Swansea has five medals from four Paralympic Games and is seeking to regain the world ******* le, 20 years on from his championship debut.
"When I held the Triple Crown before, I had a rival after Rio who sort of got reclassified, then I had new rivals coming up," said Smith, who admits he now faces much stiffer competition at this year's Worlds from 24 August to 4 September.
#held #european #paralympic
3 months ago
Ospreys have confirmed the return of former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a director.
The 40-year-old has become a board member at the Swansea-based team with immediate effect.
Jones made his Ospreys debut in 2005, a year after he broke through with Swansea RFC, and helped the club to three ***** les and an Anglo-Welsh Cup triumph.
The former lock is to return at a turbulent time amid their fight for survival under Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) plans to cut to three professional men's sides.
"I have an understanding of the challenges facing rugby in Wales and the Ospreys," said Jones.
#welsh #return #three
The 40-year-old has become a board member at the Swansea-based team with immediate effect.
Jones made his Ospreys debut in 2005, a year after he broke through with Swansea RFC, and helped the club to three ***** les and an Anglo-Welsh Cup triumph.
The former lock is to return at a turbulent time amid their fight for survival under Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) plans to cut to three professional men's sides.
"I have an understanding of the challenges facing rugby in Wales and the Ospreys," said Jones.
#welsh #return #three
3 months ago
Bobby Wales is set to be thrust straight in for a debut in the Dundee derby at Tannadice on Saturday and has "a point to prove" after moving to Dens Park on loan, says Scott Allan.
Former Kilmarnock striker Wales, 21, is back in Scottish football after struggling to make the grade at Swansea City following his move last summer.
With Simon Murray out injured long term, can Wales recapture the form he showed at Killie?
"What you're starting to see with [manager] Steven Pressley is he's getting guys who understand Scotland," said Allan, who played for both Dundee and Unitd.
He added: "Wales has a lot of good aspects about his game. As a young player coming back, you'll have that point to prove you're going to be the talisman for this Dundee side. They're very well organised.
#prove
Former Kilmarnock striker Wales, 21, is back in Scottish football after struggling to make the grade at Swansea City following his move last summer.
With Simon Murray out injured long term, can Wales recapture the form he showed at Killie?
"What you're starting to see with [manager] Steven Pressley is he's getting guys who understand Scotland," said Allan, who played for both Dundee and Unitd.
He added: "Wales has a lot of good aspects about his game. As a young player coming back, you'll have that point to prove you're going to be the talisman for this Dundee side. They're very well organised.
#prove
3 months ago
SYDNEY (AP) — Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the remainder of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching player codes of conduct during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that has led to a police investigation into allegations of ***** ual ***** ault.
The Swans issued a statement Wednesday saying "Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will not be considered for selection for the remainder of the 2026 AFL Season," ruling them out of a regular-season game this weekend and the playoffs series.
The Swans said the club-imposed sanctions were independent of an investigation by Victoria state police. No charges have been laid, and no player has been identified as being involved in an alleged ***** ual ***** ault.
Police were called to a hotel in East Melbourne early Monday when a woman made a complaint to staff there.
"We respect there is an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police and the actions we have taken today are independent of this," the Swans statement said, adding that the Australian Football League "is supportive of the club's sanctions."
#swans #sydney #player
The Swans issued a statement Wednesday saying "Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will not be considered for selection for the remainder of the 2026 AFL Season," ruling them out of a regular-season game this weekend and the playoffs series.
The Swans said the club-imposed sanctions were independent of an investigation by Victoria state police. No charges have been laid, and no player has been identified as being involved in an alleged ***** ual ***** ault.
Police were called to a hotel in East Melbourne early Monday when a woman made a complaint to staff there.
"We respect there is an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police and the actions we have taken today are independent of this," the Swans statement said, adding that the Australian Football League "is supportive of the club's sanctions."
#swans #sydney #player
3 months ago
Five players in the Australian Football League (AFL) have been banned for late-night drinking and inviting women to a hotel after a weekend match in Melbourne.
The Sydney Swans' Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice have been stood down from Australian Rules football's top league for the rest of the season, the club announced.
The suspension comes after detectives in Melbourne began an investigation into an alleged ******* ual ******* ault, said to have to taken place in the early hours of Monday morning at the Pullman Hotel where the players were staying after the match.
None of the players have been arrested or charged in the investigation.
Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham apologised to fans, players and the wider community on Wednesday.
#melbourne #sydney #hotel #match
The Sydney Swans' Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice have been stood down from Australian Rules football's top league for the rest of the season, the club announced.
The suspension comes after detectives in Melbourne began an investigation into an alleged ******* ual ******* ault, said to have to taken place in the early hours of Monday morning at the Pullman Hotel where the players were staying after the match.
None of the players have been arrested or charged in the investigation.
Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham apologised to fans, players and the wider community on Wednesday.
#melbourne #sydney #hotel #match
3 months ago
The Chicago Cubs are going all in on this season, and they made that abundantly clear at this year's trade deadline, acquiring multiple pieces to give themselves the best chance to win. That included landing right-hander Kevin Gausman in a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Gausman is not having the best season of his career, but his track record speaks for itself as a two-time All-Star. Ahead of his start Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, the 35-year-old veteran had posted a 4.53 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 139 innings of work.
MORE: Dansby Swanson development comes with silver lining for Cubs
While not excellent, he still brings plenty of postseason experience, which is valuable for a young Cubs squad trying to make a deep October run.
Unfortunately, Gausman left his third start with Chicago early. He suffered a left hand cramp, according to the Cubs on X. Manager Craig Counsell will likely have further updates on Gausman's condition after the game.
#kevin
Gausman is not having the best season of his career, but his track record speaks for itself as a two-time All-Star. Ahead of his start Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, the 35-year-old veteran had posted a 4.53 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 139 innings of work.
MORE: Dansby Swanson development comes with silver lining for Cubs
While not excellent, he still brings plenty of postseason experience, which is valuable for a young Cubs squad trying to make a deep October run.
Unfortunately, Gausman left his third start with Chicago early. He suffered a left hand cramp, according to the Cubs on X. Manager Craig Counsell will likely have further updates on Gausman's condition after the game.
#kevin
