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It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have been in full-blown pursuit of Jonathan ******* inga for the last two months, but the entire process has gone absolutely nowhere. It has been frustrating for the Lakers, but for various reasons, getting a deal done has not worked out.
Kuminga has been LA's top priority throughout the summer. However, the Lakers are now being urged to shift their focus toward Klay Thompson.
"Obviously, anything can change during the NBA offseason, as ******* inga could have a change of heart or decide Los Angeles is the best situation for him, but it seems like it is time for the storied franchise to move on. Perhaps the Lakers should focus on trading for Klay Thompson or P.J. Washington, both of whom have experience playing with Doncic," SI's Ryan Ward wrote.
Over the summer, it has been unclear whether Thompson will be traded or bought out by the Dallas Mavericks. It has been reported that the four-time NBA champion is open to landing in Los Angeles.

#angeles #kuminga #sporting

It was reported last week that former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson would be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor this season. The former Oklahoma Sooner is among the best players to ever wear a Vikings uniform and while he is honored by the team that drafted him in 2026, could there be a bigger honor on the horizon for him?
Following the induction of the Hall of Fame class of 2026, all eyes are now on 2027. Within that class are several prominent players, some of whom will be first ballot selections, and among them is Adrian Peterson.
The Vikings have 23 players **** ociated with them in the Hall of Fame. The last player to enter the halls of Canton, Ohio, was Jared Allen in 2025. Allen was a teammate of Peterson, so it is possible he could be joined by him, and allow fans to look back with a smile knowing that while a Super Bowl was never achieved, they know they watched some special players.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: A Vikings legend will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027

#adrian

The Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have a history of treading cautiously with players who have troubled pasts, but sometimes the the possibility of adding a promising young talent is too good not to explore.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Sunday that the Seahawks hosted former Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold for a visit on Sunday. Arnold, who was drafted 24th overall in 2024, was released by the Lions on June 29 after he was arrested on eight total felony counts ranging from kidnapping to armed robbery. Here's a summary from the last time Arnold's name was linked to the Seahawks:
Authorities accused Arnold of orchestrating the abduction and beating of three men whom prosecutors believe were wrongly suspected of stealing luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from Arnold's AirBnB rental in Florida. Prosecutors further claim that although Arnold was not present at the time of the abduction and beating, he directed his ****** ociates to hold, beat, and pistol-whip the victims.
Arnold posted bond and is eligible to sign with any team. He previously visited the Houston Texans in early July.
The visit comes during third-round pick Julian Neal's ongoing absence as he navigates through a leg injury. Although head coach Mike Macdonald said Neal is not expected to be sidelined long-term, the team's interest in another cornerback indicates Neal's status is definitely something to monitor in the coming days.

#visit

Taylor Frankie Paul's ex, Dakota Mortensen, has ticked another box in his current dating life!
Dakota launched his budding romantic relationship on social media this weekend as he continues to find his way through the bends of his failed relationship with his ex, whom he shares a child with.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen began dating in 2022 after the former's divorce from her ex-husband, Tate Paul, and their on-and-off relationship became a focal point of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
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Shinia Powell, who was a guest on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," gave her fans a glimpse of what she has been up to as summer wraps up. She opened her picture collection with an image of her looking over lush greenery and dressed in a denim shorts and black crop top combo.

#taylor #secret

The NFL preseason got underway last Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Game. This week, the remaining 30 NFL teams will begin their preseasons. There are a number of franchises with new faces at head coach.
Some teams, like the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, have new head coaches who bring veteran experience. There are also six rookie head coaches this season, all of whom face some level of challenge.
MORE: Why Patrick Mahomes isn't concerned about the Chiefs' altercations in training camp
With that in mind, here are those six NFL first-year head coaches ranked from the most ideal to the hardest jobs in the NFL.
Bills head coach Joe Brady leads the offense through drills during day five of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in Pittsford. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

#training #thursday

Michael Wilbon isn't ready to say ESPN's NFL reporting can't be trusted now that the league owns a piece of the network. But he's also not pretending the question is out of bounds, either.
Appearing on the Awful Announcing Podcast with host Brandon Contes, Wilbon was asked whether ESPN's NFL coverage still merits trust now that the league holds a 10 percent equity stake in the network.
"My answer to that philosophically is trust," he said. "I wouldn't go as far as can't trust. View skeptically? OK."
Wilbon grounded his trust in ESPN's individual reporters in decades spent covering the league himself, name-checking Adam Schefter specifically and pointing to a wider array of NFL reporters he knew personally well before any of them worked for ESPN — some of whom, he noted, aren't even on television regularly anymore but still do the reporting that matters."
"I know how good Adam Schefter is," Wilbon continued. "Do I trust Adam Schefter? You ****** right I do."

#schefter

One of the greatest defensive players to ever touch the turf and perhaps the greatest defender in NFC South history, former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly delivered a memorable speech during this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A former divisional foe who made a living making life miserable for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense, Kuechly didn't hesitate to take a subtle shot at the Saints while also sharing some genuine praise for his old rival.
As Kuechly paid his respects to the other inductees, he couldn't help but bring up Brees and former Saints head coach Sean Payton. After years of battling the Saints twice a season, Kuechly had a unique memory that had less to do with their on-field battles and more to do with the atmosphere inside the Caesars Superdome.
Kuechly spoke of a specific song that was played after Saints touchdowns that still gives him headaches to this day: "If I hear that song 'Stand Up and Get Crunk,' it ruins my mood. I can't stand it." It was a hilarious reminder of just how much the Caesars Superdome atmosphere could get under the skin of opposing players.
But Kuechly's playful jab at the Saints was quickly followed by some genuine praise for Brees, whom he considers the best player he ever faced: "Drew, you're the best player I've ever played against. Your process, your anticipation. That dang cadence that you have, I can still hear it and it's something that I'll keep with me forever."
Coming from a defender who spent his career lining up against some of the game's most talented offensive players, Kuechly's words were a tremendous compliment to Brees. Despite the rivalry and countless battles between the two, Kuechly made it clear that his respect for No. 9 went far beyond the football field.

#former #drew #caesars

Despite several delays in negotiations with Premier League giants, Inter have not pulled themselves out of the race to acquire Liverpool central midfielder Curtis Jones, as coach Christian Chivu deems the English international as his primary target to bolster the central area of the pitch.
Milanese journal La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that with a short window of nearly two weeks before the Serie A 2026-27 campaign kicks off, the Nerazzurri remain hopeful in attaining a complete squad prior to the opening match against Monza.
As it stands, Liverpool remains firm on their €40m evaluation for the 25-year-old midfield starlet, albeit his contract with the Reds expiring in the summer of 2027.
Hence, Inter are seeking to offload former Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattessi as soon as possible as he is no longer part of coach Christian Chivu's plans and the departure of the Italian international would make room for Curtis Jones to arrive at San Siro.
In the event that Inter struggle to find an appropriate suitor for Frattessi in a short amount of time, the Beneamata would evaluate cashing in on promising holding midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, whom they just redeemed from Club Brugges after activating the €26m buy-back clause and refusing a lucrative €40m from Premier League oufits Brentford for the 21-year-old rising star.

#jones

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why.
"Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible, polluters shouldn't pass their bill to us and artists should not be replaced by AI," Smith said. "That's why I'm supporting Tom Steyer for governor."
But Smith started the video with a disclaimer: "This is an ad, and honestly, I wish more political content said that first." His caption specified that he was paid by Steyer's campaign.
California is one of two states, along with Texas, that have passed policies requiring content creators to say if they've been paid by a political campaign to post, and the Golden State is considering cracking down by fining people who don't.
Campaigns have long worked with celebrities and major influencers to win over voters, but now they are teaming up with smaller creators — sometimes with fewer than 100,000 followers — to reach more tailored audiences. That has sparked debates about whether disclosure rules for political advertisements should apply to content creators, who are expected to play prominent roles in the upcoming midterms and the 2028 presidential election.

#political #voting #shouldn 't #campaign

Diana Ross may be one of the greatest music legends of all time, but away from the spotlight, the Motown icon is most proud of being a mother to her five children.
The "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" singer has built an extraordinary family, with many of her children forging successful careers in entertainment, business and the arts while remaining incredibly close to their famous mom.
From Emmy-nominated actress Tracee Ellis Ross to actor and musician Evan Ross, here's everything you need to know about Diana's five children.
Diana welcomed her eldest child, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, now 54, in August 1971. While Motown founder Berry Gordy is her biological father, Rhonda was raised by Diana's first husband, music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein, whom the singer married when Rhonda was still a baby.
Rhonda later revealed she discovered the truth about her parentage as a teenager, explaining that the family had always known Berry as "Uncle B.B."

#rhonda #berry

Gisele Bündchen shared a heartwarming glimpse into life with her youngest son, proving it's never too early to learn healthy habits.
The supermodel, 46, took to Instagram on Saturday to post a rare photo of her one-year-old son, whom she shares with husband Joaquim Valente, joining her during a workout aboard a luxury yacht.
In the sweet image, Gisele is seen balancing on one leg with a resistance band wrapped around her thighs, leaning forward with her hands resting on a pair of dumbbells. Standing opposite her, her toddler adorably mimics the exercise, placing his tiny hands on the weights as he copies his mom's every move.
Gisele with her one-year-old son (Instagram)
The model, who has chosen not to publicly reveal her son's name, reflected on the powerful influence parents have on their children.

#gisele #saturday #valente #ndchen

Michael B Jordan and Raye have sparked dating rumours.
The pair were spotted spending time together at Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park outside Los Angeles at the weekend.
In a viral photo shared to social media, the duo boarded a roller coaster, with the singer smiling at the Sinners actor as they chatted happily, while fans looked on.
Jordan's theme park appearance with Raye follows a string of high-profile pairings, beginning with Kendall Jenner, with whom he was spotted leaving the same Met Gala after-party in New York City back in 2015.
He was subsequently briefly linked to If Beale Street Could Talk star Kiki Layne, and French fashion model Cindy Bruna, after being spotted out with them.
Jordan's most publicly visible romance was with model Lori Harvey, whom he dated from around autumn 2020 to mid-2022.

#whom #model

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.
The football agent passed away at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.
Jorge spent his final months alternating between the medical centre and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and his three other children, Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol.
Lionel spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he returned to action a week ago.
Jorge supported his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early years at Barcelona. For several years, he served as his representative and business manager.
During the World Cup, the captain of the Argentine national team experienced mixed emotions after scoring a hat trick in the opening match against Algeria, breaking down in tears while celebrating his first goal.

#World

Gisele Bündchen shared a rare photo of her toddler son on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8
In the image, the supermodel's youngest child mimicked her while she exercised on the deck of a yacht
Bündchen and husband Joaquim Valente welcomed their only child together in February 2025
Gisele Bündchen is teaching her son the importance of fitness at an early age.
The supermodel, 46, shared a post on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8, offering a rare glimpse into daily life with her 1-year-old son, whom she shares with husband Joaquim Valente.

#Instagram

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
The 14-year-old shooter took his own life at the school, officials said.
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said at the scene.
The boy also killed his grandparents at the home he shared with them prior to the school shooting, Polapee said.
Bangyai Hospital, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the school, said 23 people were wounded, of whom 10 were in critical condition, with most suffering gunshot wounds. Earlier reports gave conflicting casualty numbers.

#polapee

Heidi Klum was in manifestation mode as she kicked off the morning on the beach on August 8.
The supermodel posed in a tiny baby blue string bikini during a stroll with her pup Fritz.
Klum also shared a rare vide of her with Tom Kaulitz, with whom she recently celebrated her 7th wedding anniversary.
Heidi Klum was feeling lucky as she celebrated a major astrological event in her signature summer uniform: A barely-there swimsuit. Just days after celebrating her 7-year wedding anniversary with husband Tom Kaulitz, the 53-year-old supermodel stripped down to a micro baby blue string bikini for a beachside "manifestation" on August 8.
Heidi Klum in a string bikini in St. Barths
Credit: Instagram/Heidi Klum

#august

Tom Holland and Zendaya aren't the only Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars to have gooten hitched this year.
As reported by People, Filipino-American actor Jacob Batalon attended the film's Los Angeles premiere on last Tuesday (July 27) with gold bands on his left-hand ring finger. Days later, it was confirmed that Batalon had married interior designer Veronica Leahov, whom the actor began dating in 2019.
During an interview with Heart for the Brand New Day junket, Batalon referred to Leahov as his "wife."
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Leahov, the New York-based founder of interior design brand VEROH, also quietly confirmed her new relationship status by updating her professional website to read "Veronica Leahov Batalon."

#brand

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This week's query was simple one. After the 2025 season, the Huskers staff looked at a talented but inexperienced running back room and decided their lead back (or backs) was already on the roster and put their portal recruiting efforts at other positions. The choices included three returners, none of whom reached 30 carries in 2025, a Penn State transfer who had three and headed to Iowa Western CC where he was found by the staff, and a true freshman from North Carolina:
Mekhi Nelson – So. – Consensus recruiting ranking/score *** – 85.62
Isaiah Mozee – So. – **** (WR) – 90.18

#recruiting #three #click

Ashleigh Gardner's position as Australia's vice-captain has come under renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, called for the star all-rounder to be removed from the leadership role and questioned Cricket Australia's response to allegations surrounding their marriage.

In an exclusive interview with Code Sports, Wright criticised the governing body's silence after she publicly accused Gardner of having an affair with Australia teammate Georgia Voll.

Wright argued that Gardner's position of leadership should carry additional responsibility, particularly given her allegation of a power imbalance between Gardner and Voll.

"I think if you're privileged enough to represent your country and be seen as a role model, there's a responsibility to hold yourself to a high moral standard," Wright told Code Sports.

She also questioned why Cricket Australia had not publicly addressed the matter.

"What I can't understand is why Cricket Australia hasn't said anything publicly," she said.

Wright's comments come after she publicly identified Voll in an Instagram post in July, writing: "This is who my wife cheated on me with." Gardner and Wright have since separated and removed photographs of each other from their social media accounts.

Neither Gardner nor Voll has publicly responded to Wright's allegations. Cricket Australia has also not publicly commented on the specific allegations.
Wright believes the allegations should have consequences for Gardner's position within Australian cricket.

"You can't have an affair with a junior member of staff, especially when there's a clear power imbalance, and then remain in a position of leadership," she told Code Sports. "Captains are expected to set the standard, and that kind of conduct falls well short of it."

Wright's comments put the focus not only on Gardner's personal situation but also on how Cricket Australia handles relationships within its professional environment.

Code Sports reported that Cricket Australia has maintained that it regards the situation as a private matter while enforcing its workplace policies.

The controversy has not, however, affected Gardner's standing with the Sydney Sixers, whom she captains in the Women's Big Bash League.

Sixers general manager Rachael Haynes said the club remained supportive of Gardner and confirmed that it intended to recommend that she continue as captain.

"She's a well-respected player within our program, an important player for us," Haynes said.

Asked directly whether Gardner would remain Sixers captain, Haynes replied: "Absolutely."

Gardner made history last year when she succeeded Ellyse Perry as Sixers captain, becoming the first Indigenous cricketer to captain a Big Bash side.
The controversy comes at a significant point in Gardner's international career. She is Australia's vice-captain to Sophie Molineux and was part of the Australian side that recently defeated England in the T20 World Cup final at L

When Giants running back Cam Skattebo did a backflip while recovering from an injury, coach John Harbaugh joked that he should have stuck the landing. When a couple of oft-injured Packers players did backflips, coach Matt LaFleur took a harder line.
Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd and wide receiver Christian Watson, both of whom have been injury-prone, both did backflip celebrations, and LaFleur told them to knock it off.
Lloyd said after a training camp practice that LaFleur told him to stop.
"I've always been able to do it," Lloyd told reporters. "Coach LaFleur doesn't want me to do it no more. . . . He said it was cool, but he said, 'Let's not do that.'"
Lloyd said LaFleur told Watson to stop the backflips, too.

#watson #back #injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted on Thursday dozens of Winter Olympians and Paralympians for a reception honoring their accomplishments in the Milano Cortina games earlier this year.
Nearly half of the Team USA athletes who competed in Italy came to the East Room reception, according to the White House, along with coaches, staff, and other representatives.
Among those attending was speedskater Jordan Stolz, whom Trump said was the single most-decorated American Olympian of the 2026 Games while marveling at his "very strong legs." Stolz, during a rally with the president in Wisconsin earlier this summer, briefly placed a gold medal around Trump's neck.
"Today, we're truly honored to welcome to the White House perhaps the greatest group of Winter Olympians in American history," Trump said, as athletes in USA windbreakers filled rows of risers behind him.
They gave Trump a Team USA jacket and sneakers, and the president promised to hand out special coins and invited attendees to a post-event tour of the Oval Office.

#Trump

Alexander Volkanovski's next ***** le defense could be one of the worst-kept secrets in MMA.
The UFC featherweight champion awaits the second defense of his second ***** le reign following a second decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 this past February. Undefeated contender Movsar Evloev is expected to get the call and Volkanovski is already preparing to face the Russian grappling specialist.
"It's not locked in, but it's pretty obvious it's probably going to be Movsar," Volkanovski said in a vlog. "So get all that wrestling in nice and early."
Injuries and a lack of signature finishes have hindered Evloev's No. 1 contender case, despite a spotless 20-0 record. He hasn't finished any of his 10 UFC opponents, but holds notable wins over Lerone Murphy, Aljamain Sterling, and Lopes, the latter of whom has received two ***** le fight opportunities.
Volkanovski has stated on multiple occasions he expects to fight Evloev and with numbered UFC events in October, November, and December still needing headlining bouts, the matchmakers have several opportunities to slot that championship matchup in before the end of the year.

#second

PSG and Liverpool are confident regarding the possibility of reaching an agreement for the transfer of France international winger Bradley Barcola (23), according to a report from L'Equipe. The Reds have made Barcola their primary option to add pace and output in Andoni Iraola's attack. The former Lyon Academy graduate is said to be frustrated over his supersub role under Luis Enrique's tutelage. Barcola was notably benched for PSG's two Champions League finals wins.
Barcola is keen on a move to Liverpool, and L'Equipe reports that the Reds have reached an contractual agreement with the 23-year-old winger. But it does not mean that Barcola's exit will be resolved in the coming days with both PSG and Liverpool still far apart regarding the player's valuation. The Reds reportedly would not want to go higher than €120m for Barcola whereas PSG are sticking to a €150m price tag.
PSG are using several high-profile transfers – such as Morgan Rogers' Chelsea move or Elliot Anderson's Manchester City switch – as a benchmark for Barcola's price. But Liverpool are aware those comparisons are irrelevant given those transfers took place between Premier League sides. Negotiations remain underway, with the parties involved confident that a deal could be reached.
L'Equipe understands that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is expected to make contact with Liverpool's senior management, whom he knows well. The fact both clubs share a minority shareholder in Arctos could also ease the dialogue.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#regarding #agreement #move

The Atlanta Dream lost in a blowout to the Las Vegas Aces on Monday night, 109-87. As embarassing as the final score was, Dream superstar Angel Reese, whom the franchise acquired this offseason via a trade with the Chicago Sky, was dominant.
Reese scored 23 points and 16 rebounds while posting -3 +/- , which was especially impressive given the 22-point loss. Still, Reese faced heavy criticism for getting blown out. On Wednesday, she and the Dream got a crack at redemption against the Phoenix Mercury and didn't waste it.
Atlanta defeated Phoenix, who acquired star point guard Kelsey Plum at the trade deadline, 96-82, and Reese showed why she's been an All-Star every season since she was drafted in 2024.
The forward finished the game with yet another double-double, scoring 14 points on 7-for-14 shooting and snagging 10 rebounds to boot. Despite her impressive numbers, there are fans who are convinced Reese isn't "good at basketball" after watching a collection of plays from Wednesday's contest.
"I get so tired of the gaslighting done with this one. She is just simply not good at basketball. She has long arms and that's it," one fan posted on X.

#reese #acquired #impressive

Allen Park — Multiple Detroit Lions were either absent from Thursday's practice or left early to be evaluated for potential injuries.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, running back Isiah Pacheco, offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and cornerback D.J. Reed — all of whom did not have any previously known injuries — were not spotted Thursday.
Running back Sione Vaki (nose, eye) and linebackers Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) and Jimmy Rolder (hamstring), as well as defensive ends Derrick Moore (groin) and Payton Turner (back), also were not spotted, though we know each of the injuries they're dealing with.
Vaki will be "out for a little bit," Lions coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday; Rodriguez left early from Tuesday's practice; Rolder will be down for "a while;" Moore is expected to be back within the next week or so; and there's no been no update on Turner, who popped up with a stiff back after Detroit's first session of training camp July 29.
Defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (groin) and cornerback De'Shawn Rucker (ankle) were early exits Thursday. It was an extremely humid day in Allen Park, and a number of players were either absent or limited due to cramping.

#back #early #lions #rodriguez

This 1xbet.ie review looks at five legendary footballers without whom it is impossible to imagine 21st-century Liverpool.
In 2014, Liverpool lost out to Chelsea in the race to sign Salah. However, the Egyptian failed to live up to expectations with the Blues and spent time on loan in Serie A before joining Roma permanently. He enjoyed a successful 2016/17 season in Rome, scoring roughly once every two matches, and in the summer of 2017 the Merseysiders finally secured their long-term target for what was then a club-record fee of £36.9m. Salah fully justified the investment, scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances.
The Egyptian right-winger helped the Reds regain their former glory. In the 2019/20 season, the English giants won the Premier League ****** le for the first time and repeated the feat five years later. Mo Salah's honours also include victory in the 2018/19 Champions League.
Alisson Becker followed the same route to Anfield as Mo Salah, joining Liverpool from Roma. In July 2018, his £65m transfer set a world record for a goalkeeper, which was subsequently broken by Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, while the Spaniard failed to settle at Chelsea, the Brazilian became Liverpool's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for many years. Alisson has kept more than 130 clean sheets for the Reds in all competitions, including over 100 in the Premier League, the world's leading domestic club competition.
Virgil van Dijk was once the world's most expensive defender. In January 2018, Liverpool paid £75m for the Dutchman, an unprecedented sum for a defender at the time. Some pundits believed that he was overpriced, but they were proved wrong: the 1.96-metre-tall Virgil became a rock at the back and a model of reliability. Any club's success depends on a combination of potent attacking play, a creative midfield and a rock-solid defence, which continues to be marshalled by the Merseyside club's captain.

#however #premier

Donald Trump Jr. has bought his former fiancèe, Kimberly Guilfoyle, out of their shared Florida mansion, paying his ex $7.6 million for her portion of the sprawling waterfront property.
Trump, 48, and Guilfoyle, 57, purchased the Jupiter, FL, manse for $9.7 million in March 2021—just a few months after they got engaged.
However, in late 2024, the former couple quietly called off their engagement amid reports that Trump was in a new relationship with socialite Bettina Anderson, whom he wed in a private ceremony in the Bahamas in May of this year.
Following Trump and Guilfoyle's split, questions were quickly raised about what they planned to do with their shared home, with some sources suggesting in February that they were "quietly shopping" the property around, with a tentative asking price of $30 million, according to the New York Post.
But it seems Trump is not quite ready to let go of the opulent abode—so much so that he has forked over close to $8 million in order to buy his former fiancée's share of the property.

#property #fianc

Barcelona are reportedly "exploring" the possibility of signing Manchester City star Rodri, who is also the subject of interest from Real Madrid, in the summer transfer window.
Real have been working on a deal to capture the midfielder after he played a key role in Spain's FIFA World Cup win this summer.
City are believed to want €75 million (£64.3m) for the 30-year-old, who has just 12 months left to run on his contract and does not appear to want to renew terms.
According to The Athletic, Barcelona are "exploring a deal" for Rodri and have held talks with the player's camp over potentially signing him this summer.
It is claimed that Barcelona's playing style "appeals" to Rodri, while he would also be reunited with a number of players from the Spain squad with whom he has enjoyed great success over the past few years.

#exploring #deal #want

Crystal Palace are reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation of OGC Nice's Antoine Mendy (22), according to Foot Mercato.
The Eagles, for whom Ligue 1 has become a favourite transfer market, are said to have been impressed by the profile of the Senegalese defender, who has seven international caps. However, if the London club wishes to secure his services, it will have to contend with competition from Italy, as Fiorentina and Udinese are reportedly already in the running for Mendy.
This is a windfall for the Nice board, which is under pressure to replenish its coffers this summer and could capitalise on a bidding war between several suitors to secure tens of millions from the deal. To achieve this, the club is said to be valuing the player at a minimum of €15m.
A product of the Nice youth academy, Mendy has now established himself as a key member of the first-team squad. Having made 40 appearances across all competitions last season, he started 24 of the 25 Ligue 1 matches he featured in.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

#palace #antoine

WWE superstar Danhausen has recently 'cursed' or 'uncursed' a number of NFL teams.
The wrestler has made quite the name for himself over the last few months thanks to his 'curse' gimmick.
Danhausen previously uncursed the New York Knicks, and after doing so, they went on to win the NBA Finals for the first time in a long time.
But now, he recently decided that he was going to curse the Kansas City Chiefs, whom he called the 'Taylor Swift team'.
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

#danhausen #curse #finals