The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
American tennis player Tommy Paul's fiancée, Paige Lorenze, is gaining recognition beyond her role as a supportive partner. A 27-year-old content creator and entrepreneur from Connecticut, Lorenze has amassed over a million followers across social media platforms and founded the lifestyle brand Dairy Boy.
Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than two months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.
A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.
The Cal State Northridge player has attracted millions of views for his hair flicks and dismissive waves. He says navigating the fallout has been a career of its own“I think people are really enamored with me because you don’t often see someone like me – animated, flamboyant – but still able to back it up on the volleyball court,” says Jordan Lucas, the outside hitter for Cal State Northridge’s men’s team.Although college volleyball has a devoted following and can attract big crowds – 92,000 fans went to see Nebraska take on Omaha in 2023 – it doesn’t usually attract the same attention as basketball or football. That changed last month though when clips of Lucas’s “flamboyant” play – he’s fond of celebrating with a flick of his hair or a dismissive wave at his opponents – went viral, amassing millions of views on social media. College athletes enjoying social media fame is hardly new: stars such as Paige Bueckers, Harper Murray, Olivia Dunne and Shedeur Sanders all had their viral moments. But Lucas’s case is different. It isn’t just about the highlights, it’s about the conversation surrounding them. Lucas is gay, and that fact has become inseparable from how audiences engage with his game. Continue reading...
The annual WNBA GM survey named Paige Bueckers as the top pick to launch a franchise and A'ja Wilson as the favorite to win the 2026 MVP.
Paige Bueckers stated that her personal relationship with new Dallas Wings teammate Azzi Fudd is private. Both players, former UConn teammates, addressed media speculation at a press conference.
Paige Shiver, former executive assistant to Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, gave her first public interview alleging he controlled her emotions, career and that their relationship was an 'open secret' in the athletic department. Shiver, 32, said she became pregnant in 2022 but had an abortion due to complications from Pompe disease. Moore was fired in December and sentenced April 14 to 18 months' probation for home invasion and telecommunications charges.
Paige Shiver, former executive assistant to University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, gives her first public interview on Good Morning America, describing how Moore 'had complete control' over her emotions and career. Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation after pleading guilty to home invasion and related charges stemming from an incident at Shiver's apartment.
