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Mentorship between LSU star Angel Reese and LSU legend Shaq one of ‘incredible trust’ BATON ROUGE, La. — Where’s Angel Reese? That was the question on everyone’s mind in November, when the Most Outstanding Player from LSU’s national title run last season went missing from the basketball court, fueling wild speculation. The Tigers went 4-0 without Reese as LSU coach Kim Mulkey, famously prickly and private, refused to give the scoop on her star player. So where was Reese? Probably talking to Shaq. Yes Shaq as in, Shaquille O’Neal, who at 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, is larger than life in both…
Caitlin and Cole look up to Blake for advice During an interview with The Gazette, Brent described his oldest child Blake as an “old soul,” while Anne noted that her son is the “the boss” among his siblings. “Blake has the answers to everything and they kind of defer to Blake, just about their life and what they’re doing,” Anne said about how her children look up to Blake. “Blake is always going to give his opinion.” Brent added that Blake is a real role model for his younger siblings. “His perspective, I think his patience, receptivity to others ideas…
In an exclusive clip from ‘In The Arena: Serena Williams,’ Olympia can be seen cheering and running after her parents break the news LLC Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughters Olympia and Adira Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia couldn’t wait to be a big sister. In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE from the final episode of In The Arena: Serena Williams, the retired tennis pro, 42, and her husband Alexis Ohanian, 41, can be seen sitting down on the couch with their daughter Olympia, 6. baby bump, while Ohanian exclaims, “You’re going to be a big sister!” Never miss…
As tennis King Rafael Nadal comes close to retirement, another Rafa has shown the world that he may be set to continue ruling the world’s major tournaments just like his father. This was 22-month-old Rafael, the son of the Spanish tennis legend, as he watched his dad compete in the Olympics for the last time. Rafael junior showed off his tennis strokes by swinging a ‘Pure Aero Babolat’ racket as his legendary father put his own racket to good use on court and won his first doubles match with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz against their Argentine opponents.
Some would say each one of the 49ers rookies could stand to wear a different jersey number The San Francisco 49ers figure to have several rookies contribute in Year 1 in different capacities. First-round pick Ricky Pearsall might not be needed as much in the early going now that Brandon Aiyuk has signed his extension. Second-rounder Renardo Green can be eased in if Isaac Yiadom can get back up to speed and stay healthy. But after those two, the next couple of picks should see the field early and often. Third-rounder Dominick Puni has earned the starting right guard position.…
The Golden State Warriors have signed star guard Stephen Curry to a one-year extension, the team announced Thursday. The extension is worth $62.6 million, his agent, Jeff Austin of Octagon, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and keeps Curry under contract with Golden State through the 2026-27 season. Curry will become the fourth NBA player, along with LeBron James, Paul George and Kevin Durant, to pass $500 million in career earnings. Curry had two years remaining on the four-year, $215.4 million contract he signed in August 2021. He was eligible to sign only a one-year extension this offseason due to the NBA’s…
Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2024 Tensions boiled over between NBA superstars LeBron James and Chris Paul at a charity event yesterday. Witnesses describe a heated exchange between the two, allegedly sparked by a disagreement over league politics. Details remain scarce, but sources close to the situation confirm the altercation. “It was intense,” an eyewitness said. “Both players had to be separated.” The incident has sparked speculation about a rift between the NBA’s elite. James and Paul have since released statements downplaying the incident. “We’re good,” James said. Paul added, “We’re focused on the season.” The NBA has declined…
Phoenix, AZ – August 30, 2024 The Phoenix Suns’ championship aspirations suffered a devastating blow yesterday when Devin Booker suffered a severe ankle sprain during practice. The All-Star guard is sidelined indefinitely, casting a dark cloud over the team’s upcoming NBA season. Booker’s injury occurred during a routine drill when he landed awkwardly, causing concern among teammates and coaches. “It’s a huge setback,” Suns coach Frank Vogel said. “Devin’s our leader, and we need him.” Kevin Durant and Mikal Bridges will be relied upon to fill the void. Rumors swirl about Booker’s potential surgery, but the Suns remain tight-lipped. “We’re…
Miami, FL – August 28, 2024 Tennis legend Serena Williams dropped a bombshell yesterday, revealing her plans to return to professional tennis. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who retired in 2022, has been training secretly and aims to make her comeback at the 2025 Australian Open. “I’ve missed the competition,” Williams said in an exclusive interview. “I’m excited to prove myself once again.” Williams’s return sends shockwaves through the tennis world, leaving fans and rivals eagerly anticipating her highly anticipated comeback. Williams, 42, had been enjoying retirement, focusing on her family and business ventures. However, the itch to compete remained.…
Boston, MA – August 25, 2024 American sprinter Gabby Thomas made a remarkable return to the track on Saturday, winning the 200m dash at the Diamond League meet in Boston. Thomas, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury since June, clocked a new personal best of 21.77 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Thomas’s victory marked her first competition since the US Championships, where she suffered the injury. “I’m feeling stronger than ever,” Thomas said in a post-race interview. “My training has been going great, and I’m excited to take on the best in the world.”…