Emily Austin, a 21-year-old sports and entertainment host, had her phone on “do not disturb” mode during a recent tour of the United Nations. When she came back online she had three missed calls from a number that wasn’t in her contacts. Austin spent three years at Hofstra but left the school because she found … Read more
Gregg Giannotti is not buying Michael Kay’s “performative” explanation. Over the last week, ESPN New York has had a civil war between their morning and afternoon drive shows. On “DiPietro and Rothenberg” in the morning, producer Ray Santiago took a shot at “The Michael Kay Show,” saying they were on the decline. Kay came back … Read more
Shakira is said to be “furious” after her ex, Gerard Piqué, involved their 9-year-old son in a recent live stream, according to reports. The 45-year-old singer, who announced her split from the former FC Barcelona defender, 35, last summer, allegedly expressed her displeasure over the move in a letter to Spanish media outlets, which reported … Read more
Saints correspondent Aileen Hnatiuk wrapped the NFL season in viral fashion. As New Orleans ended their 2022 campaign with a 10-7 loss to the Panthers in Week 18, Hnatiuk — who serves as a sports reporter for BRProud — signed off Tuesday, posting a photo of herself in front of the team facility on Twitter. … Read more
Travis Kelce summed up his experience on the now-defunct dating series, “Catching Kelce,” in a few words: “Extremely awkward.” When appearing on a recent episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end elaborated on his time on the E! reality show, which aired for one season in 2016. “It was extremely awkward … Read more
There is more to Veronika Rajek than her love for Tom Brady. The 26-year-old Slovakian model — who supported the Buccaneers quarterback in Tampa during a win over the Saints last month — got candid about OnlyFans, her partying lifestyle, and her strict upbringing in Slovakia. “No, [I don’t go back to visit Slovakia],” Rajek … Read more
Michael Kay has characterized his outburst threatening an ESPN New York producer with his job as performance art. Last week, Ray Santiago, a producer for the morning show “DiPietro and Rothenberg,” made a remark about how Kay’s afternoon drive program is on the decline. After Kay scored major ratings victories over several WFAN shows in … Read more
So nice, they may have made him twice. Two Minor League baseball pitchers with the exact same name — and eerily similar looks — took a DNA test to find out if they’re actually related after years of being confused for one another. Brady Feigl, 32, who is a player for the Long Island Ducks, looks … Read more
How did ESPN end up with a Cowboys playoff game? That’s one of many NFL playoff-related topics discussed by Andrew Marchand and John Ourand this week. Other topics include how CBS and Fox handled the final regular-season NFL Sunday, Greg Gumbel’s Week 18 performance, DirecTV’s negotiations for NFL Sunday Ticket’s commercial rights and a look … Read more
Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia Reguero Lindor have a lot to celebrate. The 29-year-old Mets shortstop and the “Un-a-Parent” podcast host are expecting their second child in June, they announced in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday. “Celebrating love & baby número dos coming June 2023 🥰,” she wrote in her caption, adding the hashtag, “soon … Read more
With Russell Wilson’s first season in Denver now officially done, the quarterback’s wife, Ciara, is looking back on what’s been a “roller coaster ride like no other.” One day after the Broncos closed out an abysmal 5-12 campaign with a 31-28 win over the Chargers, Ciara took to Instagram to praise Wilson for how he … Read more
Christen Harper bid farewell to a “bittersweet” NFL season in a touching tribute to her fiancé, Lions quarterback Jared Goff. On Monday, one day after the Lions defeated the Packers, 20-16, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model took to Instagram, where she gushed over Goff in a post that included some of her favorite moments throughout … Read more
Former Knicks forward Jared Jeffries had an exciting start to the new year. The 41-year-old Jeffries appeared on Monday’s episode of “The Price Is Right,” where he kicked off the show in winning fashion by correctly guessing the price of a car during the “One Away” game, scoring the vehicle in the process. “What a … Read more
Brock Bowers’ biggest supporter had a front-row seat to Georgia’s unforgettable night. As the tight end’s Georgia Bulldogs bulldozed the TCU Horned Frogs on Monday night, 65-7, to win their second straight national championship, Bowers’ girlfriend, Cameron Rose Newell, supported the SEC powerhouse on social media. “Go dawgs,” Newell posted in an Instagram Story from … Read more
In 2021, when she was pregnant with her first child and learned she was having a boy, Vanessa Scott made a vow: Her son would never play football. Shaken by the alarming number of athletes who’ve suffered life-altering injuries to their bodies and brains, most notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE, Scott cradled her growing … Read more
Michael Kay was not happy with an ESPN New York producer who suggested his radio program is in decline. “The Michael Kay Show” and “DiPietro & Rothenberg,” which are teammates on ESPN New York have traded some barbs back and forth — the former is in afternoon drive while the latter airs in mornings — … Read more
Paige Spiranac and Nick Adams are sparring on Twitter in what can only described as a battle between social media heavyweights. It began on Saturday, when Adams, a staunch proponent of alpha male values, complained about women playing slowly ahead of him on the golf course. “Can’t there be a par 3 course set aside … Read more
Giants quarterback Davis Webb’s first NFL start on Sunday wasn’t without a few memorable moments both on and off the field. As the Giants’ season finale against the Eagles got underway in Philadelphia, cameras panned to a suite inside Lincoln Financial Field, where Webb’s parents, Donna and Matt, were seated with the quarterback’s girlfriend, Donnett … Read more
Aaron Rodgers appears to be enjoying a “low-key” romance with Mallory Edens, the 26-year-old daughter of Bucks owner Wes Edens. The duo, who has sat courtside together in Milwaukee over the years, is said to be “more than friends,” a source told People, who added, “but it’s casual.” “Nothing serious at all,” the insider continued, … Read more
Olivia Dunne is asking her fans to “be respectful” to fellow competitors following a wild scene at LSU’s season-opening loss to Utah on Friday. In a tweet posted Sunday afternoon, the LSU gymnast — who is regarded as one of the most influential college athletes — wrote, “I will always appreciate and love the support … Read more