Chicago Bears fan (Photo via Twitter)
The Detroit Lions may have won on Thanksgiving, but the Chicago Bears would steal all the major headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The Bears were in prime position to kick a field goal and force overtime against the NFC-leading Lions. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took a terrible sack before he made things much worse by gobbling up the remaining game clock to try to stuff a deep ball into double coverage.

It was a scene that had everybody shocked.

One Chicago Bears fan recorded his live reaction to that play, and he was just as flabbergasted as anyone.

The poor guy couldn’t believe what he was witnessing, from Caleb Williams taking a bad sack to the team not calling a timeout to his rookie quarterback only getting off one play on a third down.

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In the end, Chicago lost 23-20 and fell to 4-8.

Detroit improved their record to 11-1 while also snapping a seven-game Thanksgiving day skid.

Caleb Williams finished the day with 256 yards and three touchdowns.

 

Jared Goff completed 21 of 34 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday’s 23-20 win over the Bears.

The Chicago Bears Need A Coaching Change

The Chicago Bears have never fired a head coach during the season, but what happened on Thursday may have finally convinced them to do so.

The handling of the end of their Thanksgiving game was inexcusable, and someone needs to pay for what happened.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus botched the opportunity to send Thursday’s game against the Lions to overtime. However, he sounded like a man who had zero issue with what happened.

“I like what we did there,” Eberflus said when asked how he should have handled the closing seconds of the game. “I think we handled it the right way.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift is the most famous pop star in the world. She has broken records in the music industry time and time again. Travis Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and his Chiefs squad is currently undefeated.

Swift and Kelce began dating in September 2023 after Kelce relentlessly tried to get the mega-famous pop star’s attention. He was successful, and the two have made tons of headlines since then.

One of the more read headlines was that the two might be nearing an exciting point in their relationship, especially for fans of the aptly named “Tayvis” relationship, and that is that they were soon to be engaged.

It has been reported repeatedly that Swift and Kelce have wanted to get engaged for a while now, but nothing has come to fruition. However, a ring that Swift wore to the Chiefs game against the Broncos once again has fans talking.
Taylor Swift’s Ring (via Getty Images)

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Are Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Getting Engaged Soon?

Swift showed up to the game in style, as always. She wore a stylish flannel-like skirt with a matching coat over a black top, which coincidentally matched her boots. To complement it all, she wore a $33k ring.

“Rubies have long been regarded as symbols of strength, passion, and protection,” said jeweler Steven Stone, who valued the ring. “Known for their deep red hue, they’re believed to bring courage and vitality to their wearer, making them an ideal choice for someone like Taylor Swift, whose resilience and power shine through as her Eras Tour continues to captivate audiences around the world.”

Taylor has been spotted many times wearing jewelry that references her boyfriend. However, nothing has been confirmed about the couple’s engagement yet. If one thing is certain: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting Engaged would break the internet.

Suspicious NFL Fans Are Accusing Deshaun Watson Of Using A Burner Account From The Locker Room At Halftime To Defend Himself During Browns’ Loss To Raiders

Deshaun Watson (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
In the wake of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s miserable season-opening outing against the Dallas Cowboys, Browns fans speculated if he had a burner account to defend himself.

Internet detectives zoned in on the X account of one Leroy Bickerstaff (@LeroyBickers4), who has posted glowing remarks about Watson despite a disappointing start to the season.

That was then, and this is now.

It appears that fans have found a separate account that is now being linked to Deshaun Watson.

The account, @VPritchs, suddenly began defending the Browns quarterback during halftime of Sunday’s game, and many accused the quarterback of running the page and tweeting from the locker room.

TRENDING: #NFL fans are saying that #Browns QB Deshaun Watson was TWEETING FROM THE LOCKER ROOM during halftime on his burner.

👀 pic.twitter.com/oPAK4AR154

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 29, 2024

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The Cleveland Browns had multiple opportunities in the fourth quarter to rally for a win for the second straight week, but they ultimately fell short.

Deshaun Watson said to blame himself after Cleveland blew an early 10-0 lead and lost 20-16 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

The loss dropped the team to 1-3 on the year.

Deshaun Watson Is Once Again Dealing With More Off The Filed Trouble Amid Rough Season

Deshaun Watson and the Browns lost yet again on Sunday, Falling to the Raiders, 20-16, in Las Vegas.

He finished the game by completing 24 of 32 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

Watson’s woes on the field can also be attributed to what he is dealing with off the field, as another woman is accusing him of sexual assault stemming from an alleged October 2020 incident in a new lawsuit filed earlier this month.

He was previously suspended for 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million by the league amid accusations of sexual misconduct by massage therapists.

Twenty-three of the 24 civil lawsuits filed against Watson were settled in 2022, according to ESPN.

Travis Kelce Used One Word To Describe His Whirlwind Relationship With Taylor Swift

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce is proud to have girlfriend Taylor Swift by his side, and he doesn’t mind that the whole world is watching.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since at least September 2023 when she shocked everybody by showing up to Arrowhead Stadium. The move came months after Kelce first publicly expressed interest in Swift, after attending one of her concerts and failing to send a friendship bracelet to her with his number on it.

Travis Kelce knows just how obsessed the world is with his relationship.

“I’m very aware,” Kelce said when asked whether he understands the “impact” his romance with Taylor Swift was having on the NFL.

“Obviously, this is mostly because Taylor’s in my life now and we got her [to be] part of Chiefs Kingdom,” he explained in a resurfaced interview with sports reporter Laura Okmin ahead of the Super Bowl.

“And sure enough, that brought an entire entourage of human beings who just love to support her and love to support everything that she’s about.”

He used an incredible word to describe their relationship.

“With that being said, I do, you know, have a guarded approach to it,” he explained before Super Bowl 58. “But at the same time, I know what me and Taylor have is special, so I get [the interest].”

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Taylor Swift was spotted at 13 of Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs football games this past season, first popping up in a box at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Sept. 24, 2023. The team won 10 of the 13 games at which she’s been in attendance.

That also included the team winning playoff games over the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and then the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

Kelce finished the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 93 yards, including a crucial catch in overtime.

The 34-year-old slowed down slightly in 2023, finishing with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns. It should be noted he did miss two games, Week 1 due to injury and Week 17 as he chose to sit out with the Chiefs not playing for anything.

Jason Garrett (Photos via NBC Sports)
NBC analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jason Garrett told a sad story about what happened to the delicious turkey leg he won for his performance in a 1994 home win against the Green Bay Packers.

Starting in favor of an injured Troy Aikman in the Cowboys’ 1994 home Thanksgiving game against Brett Favre’s Packers, Jason Garrett had his defining NFL moment with 311 passing yards and two touchdowns in a 42-31 Dallas win.

Garrett and Mike Tirico were on the call for the Packers-Miami Dolphins game at Lambeau Field on Thursday evening. Garrett recalled the honors of being awarded a turkey leg for helping the Cowboys to a monumental victory.

 

Unfortunately, the turkey leg wound up going to waste, as Garrett explained during the NBC broadcast:

“I had it in the freezer. It was in tinfoil…I probably had it for 15 years. And then we finally moved, and I called my wife the other day and I said, ‘Do we still have the turkey leg?’ She said, ‘No, it’s long gone.’”

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We know a wealthy man like Garrett can afford all the turkey legs he wants, but to waste that specific one is quite the travesty. I mean, how many NFL players can brag about being awarded turkey legs to celebrate a win on Thanksgiving?

Jason Garrett Won 3 Rings As Troy Aikman’s Backup

As previously noted, Garrett’s most memorable NFL moment was leading the Cowboys to victory over the rival Packers on Thanksgiving 1994. But he also had a decorated career as Aikman’s backup QB, winning three Super Bowl rings in his tenure with the franchise.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift is the most famous pop star in the world. She has broken records in the music industry time and time again. Travis Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and his Chiefs squad is currently undefeated.

Swift and Kelce began dating in September 2023 after Kelce relentlessly tried to get the mega-famous pop star’s attention. He was successful, and the two have made tons of headlines since then.

One of the more read headlines was that the two might be nearing an exciting point in their relationship, especially for fans of the aptly named “Tayvis” relationship, and that is that they were soon to be engaged.

It has been reported repeatedly that Swift and Kelce have wanted to get engaged for a while now, but nothing has come to fruition. However, a ring that Swift wore to the Chiefs game against the Broncos once again has fans talking.
Taylor Swift’s Ring (via Getty Images)

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Are Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Getting Engaged Soon?

Swift showed up to the game in style, as always. She wore a stylish flannel-like skirt with a matching coat over a black top, which coincidentally matched her boots. To complement it all, she wore a $33k ring.

“Rubies have long been regarded as symbols of strength, passion, and protection,” said jeweler Steven Stone, who valued the ring. “Known for their deep red hue, they’re believed to bring courage and vitality to their wearer, making them an ideal choice for someone like Taylor Swift, whose resilience and power shine through as her Eras Tour continues to captivate audiences around the world.”

Taylor has been spotted many times wearing jewelry that references her boyfriend. However, nothing has been confirmed about the couple’s engagement yet. If one thing is certain: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting Engaged would break the internet.

Suspicious NFL Fans Are Accusing Deshaun Watson Of Using A Burner Account From The Locker Room At Halftime To Defend Himself During Browns’ Loss To Raiders

Deshaun Watson (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
In the wake of quarterback Deshaun Watson’s miserable season-opening outing against the Dallas Cowboys, Browns fans speculated if he had a burner account to defend himself.

Internet detectives zoned in on the X account of one Leroy Bickerstaff (@LeroyBickers4), who has posted glowing remarks about Watson despite a disappointing start to the season.

That was then, and this is now.

It appears that fans have found a separate account that is now being linked to Deshaun Watson.

The account, @VPritchs, suddenly began defending the Browns quarterback during halftime of Sunday’s game, and many accused the quarterback of running the page and tweeting from the locker room.

TRENDING: #NFL fans are saying that #Browns QB Deshaun Watson was TWEETING FROM THE LOCKER ROOM during halftime on his burner.

👀 pic.twitter.com/oPAK4AR154

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 29, 2024

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The Cleveland Browns had multiple opportunities in the fourth quarter to rally for a win for the second straight week, but they ultimately fell short.

Deshaun Watson said to blame himself after Cleveland blew an early 10-0 lead and lost 20-16 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

The loss dropped the team to 1-3 on the year.

Deshaun Watson Is Once Again Dealing With More Off The Filed Trouble Amid Rough Season

Deshaun Watson and the Browns lost yet again on Sunday, Falling to the Raiders, 20-16, in Las Vegas.

He finished the game by completing 24 of 32 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.

Watson’s woes on the field can also be attributed to what he is dealing with off the field, as another woman is accusing him of sexual assault stemming from an alleged October 2020 incident in a new lawsuit filed earlier this month.

He was previously suspended for 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million by the league amid accusations of sexual misconduct by massage therapists.

Twenty-three of the 24 civil lawsuits filed against Watson were settled in 2022, according to ESPN.

Travis Kelce Used One Word To Describe His Whirlwind Relationship With Taylor Swift

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce is proud to have girlfriend Taylor Swift by his side, and he doesn’t mind that the whole world is watching.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since at least September 2023 when she shocked everybody by showing up to Arrowhead Stadium. The move came months after Kelce first publicly expressed interest in Swift, after attending one of her concerts and failing to send a friendship bracelet to her with his number on it.

Travis Kelce knows just how obsessed the world is with his relationship.

“I’m very aware,” Kelce said when asked whether he understands the “impact” his romance with Taylor Swift was having on the NFL.

“Obviously, this is mostly because Taylor’s in my life now and we got her [to be] part of Chiefs Kingdom,” he explained in a resurfaced interview with sports reporter Laura Okmin ahead of the Super Bowl.

“And sure enough, that brought an entire entourage of human beings who just love to support her and love to support everything that she’s about.”

He used an incredible word to describe their relationship.

“With that being said, I do, you know, have a guarded approach to it,” he explained before Super Bowl 58. “But at the same time, I know what me and Taylor have is special, so I get [the interest].”

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Taylor Swift was spotted at 13 of Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs football games this past season, first popping up in a box at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Sept. 24, 2023. The team won 10 of the 13 games at which she’s been in attendance.

That also included the team winning playoff games over the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and then the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

Kelce finished the Super Bowl with nine receptions for 93 yards, including a crucial catch in overtime.

The 34-year-old slowed down slightly in 2023, finishing with 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns. It should be noted he did miss two games, Week 1 due to injury and Week 17 as he chose to sit out with the Chiefs not playing for anything.

Tom Brady and Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (Photos via FOX Sports)
Tom Brady broke one of the main rules that he’s supposed to follow as an NFL commentator AND minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Before Tom Brady was approved as a part-owner of the Raiders (owned by Mark Davis), he was given a strict list of rules he must follow as an NFL analyst. One rule outlines that he isn’t allowed to criticize the officiating.

Well, Brady clearly broke that rule while calling the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Thanksgiving Game on Thursday. After Kayvon Thibodeaux got called for “roughing the passer” on Cooper Rush, Brady questioned the call by calling it “a love tap.”

 

Careful there, Tom. You might have a calling into Commissioner Goodell’s office…

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Thursday marks Brady’s first Thanksgiving game as an NFL commentator. He and Kevin Burkhardt will be on the call for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, Louisiana on Feb. 10.

Tom Brady Is In First Season Of $375 Million Deal

Before he began his final year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady signed a 10-year deal worth $375 million with FOX Sports. He took a year away from football before beginning his broadcasting tenure this year.

A WELLNESS enthusiast who would make natural hair care products at home has shared how her side hustle became a multi-million-pound business.

Janell Stephens was saving as much money as possible while learning about holistic health as a licensed therapist and wellness coach before launching Camille Rose.

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Janell Stephens, pictured, revealed how her passion for natural haircare products made her a millionaireCredit: Janell Stephens

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Janell, pictured, said she would struggle to find products suitable to use on her kids’ hair before launching her brand Camille RoseCredit: Janell Stephens
Janell worked on the haircare brand for around two years before it became profitable.

“I started Camille Rose with my own savings as a side hustle, balancing it with my work and family,” she told The Sun.

“Late nights and weekends became my time to research, test, and hand-package products.

“The demand grew, and while managing everything was challenging, my passion and determination made it all worthwhile.

“In those early days, I was reinvesting everything back into the business – testing products, improving packaging, and scaling up production to meet growing demand.

“Patience and persistence were key.”

Janell became obsessed with launching the brand after becoming frustrated by the lack of “clean, effective” products on the market.

She would struggle to find any that were suitable for her children who had skin sensitivities and eczema.

“I sought every remedy under the sun,” she said. “However, a lot of them contained steroids which I was not comfortable putting on my children.

“I sought out natural solutions and worked with a herbalist.  I would create skincare in my kitchen.

“This was my first experience in understanding the scalp as I would gently rub homemade creams on my children’s heads to get rid of dry patches.

I’ve made seven-figures with my DIY hair growth oils and my mum’s tragic death when I was eight inspired me
“Their hair glistened. I spent so much time up to my elbows in butters and oils and other natural goodies that my skin glowed and I moved to hair care.”

Janell said her friends and family would comment on her hair and skin after mixing ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil.

They gave her the nickname “Master Mixtress” while inspiring her to turn her passion for natural products into a business.

The brand now has several products that target specific needs including hair growth.

 

 

“For clarifying, I recommend our Sweet Ginger Rinse, £9.99 from Boots UK,  which is infused with ginger and lemon juice,” she said.

“Ginger and lemon are acidic which help cleanse the scalp.  Ginger helps improve scalp circulation while also stimulating each hair follicle, which in turn promotes longer, stronger hair.

“Ginger helps strengthen your hair due to its many vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.

“Last year Camille Rose launched an entire collection of Rosemary items to strengthen hair.  Strong hair prevents breakage and gives great length retention giving the appearance of hair growth.

“The collection includes Rosemary Oil Hair + Scalp Cleanser, £13.99,  Hair Mask £13.99,  Leave-in Conditioner £12.99,  and Hair Oil £12.99.

“Rosemary has almost a cult-like following when it comes to helping promote hair growth.  Much of the credit goes to carnosic acid, a phenolic chemical compound in the plant.

“Carnosic acid helps stimulate the scalp by increasing blood circulation.

The five best DIY hair hacks

One beauty expert has shared the easy way to refresh your hair in between washes without reaching for the dry shampoo.

A hairstylist has revealed the best way to get rid of flyaways in seconds for picture-perfect hair.

Sick of you hair falling flat? One woman shared the easy trick to add extra volume without backcombing your roots.

Plus, one hairstylist shared how to keep your hair straight and frizz-free without using any heat.

For blondies among us, it turns out you’ve been applying purple shampoo all wrong and the right way will stop it from going patchy.

“One of my favourite scalp and hair serums is Camille Rose’s Rejuva Drops, £16.99,  which are infused with castor oil, peppermint oil and saw palmetto which nourish the hair while slowing the ageing process by blocking DHT.

“It rejuvenates, stimulates, and strengthens the hair follicle.”

Janell said managing stress and eating healthy are just as important as topical products for haircare.

She also swears by protective styles but warns braids shouldn’t be too tight as this can “break hair at the scalp.”

She said her brand “Camille Rose has grown significantly” since she launched it in 2012.

“While I can’t disclose exact figures, I’m incredibly proud to say that it’s now a multi-million-dollar brand with a strong presence in major retailers nationwide and internationally,” she said.

“Seeing the impact and growth of our products has been truly rewarding.

“Every product we create is made with care and with our customers in mind. My mission has always been to help people embrace their natural beauty and feel confident in who they are.

“I’m so grateful for the support of our community and the opportunity to continue innovating and delivering products that make a real difference in people’s lives.”

Slim Shady really didп’t hold back wheп he smoked Machiпe Gυп Kelly with his 2018 diss-track called “Killshot,” aпd for a lot of people that was the fiпal blow iп a beef betweeп the two.

Bυt six years oп, Emiпem has jυst released a пew albυm aпd it seems like he’s comiпg for Kelly all over agaiп. “The Death of Slim Shady (Coυp de Grâce)” arrived oп Jyly 12, 2024 after Em gave υs a taste of his пew tracks with the siпgles “Hoυdiпi” aпd “Tobey,” featυriпg Big Seaп aпd BabyTroп.

 

 

 

The albυm, which he promoted with a pictυre of a gravestoпe, focυses oп Emiпem’s Slim Shady alter-ego aпd draws atteпtioп to some of the coпtroversies he’s beeп iпvolved with iп the past, before the Detroit legeпd iпdicates that he’s leaviпg that part of himself behiпd. That’s пot to say he’s forgiviпg aпd forgettiпg everythiпg that came before, thoυgh.

 

Iп the soпg titled “Bad Oпe,” featυriпg White Gold, Emiпem makes refereпce to his beef with Kelly as he raps: “Bυt I gotta keep goiпg Tysoп oп Kelly / I bodied him twice aпd already / That little motherf***er’s back throwiпg sυbs like a food fight at the deli.” 

The track officially reigпites the feυd betweeп the two rappers, aпd faпs are loviпg it. Iп a Reddit thread aboυt ‘Bad Oпe’, oпe υser commeпted: “Mgk gettiп bυried agaiп is hilarioυs [sic].” Aпother said: “That Mgk diss was slick oп “Bad Oпe” I caп’t eveп lie. Emiпem will пever stop beatiпg oп him.” Others praised the soпg as a whole, with oпe faп describiпg it as ‘fire’.

Several hoυrs after the albυm dropped, Machiпe Gυп Kelly hit X (formerly Twitter) to seemiпgly respoпd to Emiпem’s пame-drop. “G.O.M.D.” MGK tweeted. It’s aп acroпym for the statemeпt “Get Off My D–k,” popυlarized by J. Cole. With everythiпg that’s goiпg oп aroυпd his boss Diddy aпd coпsideriпg the past beet with Rap God, Machiпe Gυп Kelly probably thiпks the best coυrse for him is to make a cryptic tweet aпd get doпe with it.

Sophie Cunningham . (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Sophie Cunningham is a pro on and off the court, giving fans what they want.

The Phoenix Mercury guard certainly knows how to shoot the ball and stay fashionable with her outfits.

Cunningham became a fan favorite this past WNBA season due to her sharpshooting on the court and her fashion off it.

This week, she took to her Instagram story and posted a picture of herself in her workout gear, relaxing in a sauna.

SCunningham was one of many women who took advantage of the increased attention from this past year as mini-fashion shows went viral before every regular season game.

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“The outfits that have went really viral, my mom has actually picked them out,” Cunningham told the New York Post. “It’s been really fun because now (my family) is on all the outfits. And trust me, my family is like, ‘Oh, gosh, what’s Sophie gonna wear today?’ It’s just like a running joke.”

Phoenix Mercury Signed Sophie Cunningham To Contract Extension

The Phoenix Mercury knows the value of guard/forward Sophie Cunningham, which is why they signed her up for a contract extension through the 2025 season.

Cunningham, a six-year WNBA veteran who has played her entire career in Phoenix, has been a staple of the team since her emergence. Now, they are showing her loyalty by ensuring that she is with the team for the following year.

“Phoenix has become my home away from home, and I am so thrilled to be in the Valley and continue to get to play in front of the best fans in the W – the X-Factor,” Cunningham said in a statement. “The investments Mat is making in our organization are unmatched, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of what we are building here, on the court and in the community.”

Cunningham averaged 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game for the Mercury. She started 21 of 40 games for the Mercury.

If Cunningham can build off the success she had in 2024, it’s possible she’ll receive yet another extension from the Mercury.

In order for Cunningham to secure long-term security, she will have to continue to do what she does and improve even more so the team can get back to making a run through the postseason as they once did.

With the retirement of Diana Taurasi, Cunningham might have that shot in 2025.

 

SHEINELLE Jones has replaced Craig Melvin as Today anchor after it was revealed she was ‘in the running’ to replace Hoda Kotb.

Last week it was revealed that Hoda, 60, has stepped down from her role as co-anchor on the NBC morning show.

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Sheinelle Jones sat in for Craig Melvin on TodayCredit: NBC

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Hoda revealed she was leaving last weekCredit: Getty

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She stepped in for CraigCredit: Getty
Hoda will be leaving Today at the end of the year – and many are wondering who will replace her.

Sheinelle – who is usually a correspondent – stepped in as co-anchor just for the day, for Craig Melvin.

It comes after The Sun U.S exclusively reported that Sheinelle is in the running to replace main anchor Hoda, and join Craig and Savannah Guthrie on our screens.

“Now that she’s on her way out, there is a power vacuum already,” the insider told us.

“She put out the email that she was quitting before she went on air and before the show even ended four people were waiting outside the EP’s door to try and get the job.”

The insider added that Sheinelle “is their first choice” as NBC execs would like a person of color for the spot.

She has been part of the show since 2014.

HODA’S EXIT

Last month The Sun U.S reported that execs are ‘begging’ Hoda to stay and ‘haven’t given up’ on keeping her.

A source told us that NBC higher-ups still think that they may be able to stop her from leaving.

“There are negotiations in the works with pleas for her to do one day a week like Barbara Walters once did on The View,” the source said.

Today execs are ‘begging’ Hoda Kotb to stay on show and ‘haven’t given up’ on keeping her despite exit announcement
“That’s why she’s been very vague about when she’s leaving and what she’s doing next. They’re still figuring it out.

“She wants to do prime-time specials like Diane Sawyer does for ABC.

“This isn’t the last we’ve seen of Hoda.”

FINDING LOVE

Meanwhile it has also been reported that Hoda will focus on love when she leaves Today.

HODA’S NBC LEGACY

Hoda’s illustrious career at NBC spans well over two decades.

Hoda joined the NBC network in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline.

She became a standout once paired with Kathie Lee Gifford in the 10 am hour of Today in 2008.

During her time on the show, Hoda was open about her battle with breast cancer and her fertility struggles.

Fans of the show then watched as she adopted her two daughters; first in 2017 and then in 2019.

She was also vocal about her daughter, Hope’s, scary medical crisis.

Hoda continued in the fourth hour after Jenna Bush Hager replaced Kathie Lee.

She was then named an interim co-anchor along with Savannah after Matt Lauer’s firing from the network in late 2017.

Hoda and Savannah became the first female-led duo to co-anchor Today since its premiere in 1952.

A recent highlight of her time on Today was the previously mentioned birthday surprise.

Hoda’s co-anchors shocked her with an hour-long celebration in August honoring her 60th birthday.

The source said that Hoda, who broke off her engagement to her longtime fiance Joel Schiffman in 2022 after eight years of dating, wants another chance at love.

“She wants a boyfriend, she wants to be able to date, she wants to have that in her life,” the insider revealed.

She was last seen with a mystery man in March this year.

REAL REASON

The real reason that Hoda decided to leave is because she wants to focus on her family.

The TV star is mum to Hope, five, and Hayley, seven.

An insider explained: “You want to be there for your kids, and she’s just completely wiped by the time it gets around to after school.

“She loves these girls so much, and then when Hope was sick and hospitalized, everything changed for her with her views on work.”

Hoda Kotb’s farewell letter to staff

Longtime Today host Hoda Kotb penned the following letter to staff announcing her departure:

“To my Today family,

“As I write this, my heart is all over the map. I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s a painful one. And you all are the reason why. They say two things can be right at the same time, and I’m feeling that so deeply right now. I love you and it’s time for me to leave the show.

“My time at NBC has been the longest professional love affair of my life. But only because you’ve been beside me on this twenty-six-year adventure. Looking back, the math is nuts. 26 years at NBC News – Ten years at Dateline, seven on the seven o’clock hour, sixteen on the ten o’clock hour. I’m picturing your faces and your families and all the ways you’ve lifted me up and inspired me. That’s my heart singing. So many of my professional relationships have become some of my most cherished friendships. Savannah: my rock. Jenna: my ride-or-die. Al: my longest friend at 30 Rock. Craig, Carson, Sheinelle and Dylan: my family. Libby, Mazz and Talia: my fearless leaders. I will miss each and every one of you at TODAY desperately.

“I’ve been weighing this decision for quite a while – Am I truly ready? But, my sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift. Like a massive, joyful YES, you are! I saw it all so clearly: my broadcast career has been beyond meaningful, a new decade of my life lies ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie. I will miss you all desperately, but I’m ready and excited.

“Because I’ll be working through the beginning of 2025, there’s plenty of time to talk about what’s ahead for all of us. But one thing I know for sure right now is this: everything’s going to be just fine. The Peacock’s feathers are never ruffled… no matter who comes or goes. TODAY and its amazing people — all of you — never waver. You always weather change with grace and guts.

“Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart. I’ll be around. How could I not? Family is family and you all will always be a part of mine.

“Love,

“Hoda”

SHOCK ANNOUNCEMENT

Hoda revealed the news on September 26.

She joined the show in 2018 after replacing Matt Lauer.

Hoda said in her statement: “So I was doing the math, and I realized I have spent 26 years at NBC – be cool, be cool.

“I just turned 60, and it was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60 years old…

“What does that decade mean?…And I realize it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new.”

Bill Simmons and Caitlin Clark (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Following an extraordinary college career, Caitlin Clark has started to create a buzz in the WNBA due to her exceptional skills. After being selected by the Indiana Fever, Clark stunned the basketball community with her stellar skills on the court.

Clark finished fourth in MVP voting, was honored with the Rookie of the Year title, and brilliantly guided the Fever to the playoffs. Notably, she averaged an impressive 19.2 points and topped the league with 8.4 assists per game.

Clark gained a significant fan base during her debut season thanks to her impressive accomplishments. Her outstanding performances have received praise from fans, players, and analysts alike. In a recent episode of The Ringer podcast, host Bill Simmons noted that there is no question that Clark is more prominent than any NBA star under 30.

Simmons’ statement sparked a debate among basketball fans, who began sharing their opinions in the comment section of NBA Central on X (formerly Twitter). One fan commented, “She has 0 global brand for now. Awful take. Maybe one day, but not close at the moment.”

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Meanwhile, another fan remarked, “Wemby? Ja? Ant? LaMelo? Shai? Booker? I can keep going like what are we doing man.”

Another fan mentioned, “She is bigger. The old heads Bron Durant Steph and Jimmy still run the league.”

A sports enthusiast commented, “This is an all time terrible take..what about Antman,Jayson Tatum,Luka ?”

Another fan mentioned, “She’s far more entertaining than any NBA player.”

A basketball enthusiast commented, “This is a crazy take. He must be doing it for the views.”

Another fan remarked, “Clark’s rise is incredible and she’s a household name, but saying she’s bigger than every NBA star under 30 might be overstating it.”

Chuck Klosterman Lauds Clark For Her Stellar Success

Clark finished fourth in the MVP voting and was awarded the Rookie of the Year title. She skillfully led the Fever to the playoffs, averaging an impressive 19.2 points per game and leading the league with 8.4 assists per game. Unfortunately, the Connecticut Sun eliminated the Fever in the first round of the playoffs.

As a result, NBA viewership dropped significantly since Clark was not present in the subsequent series. This indicates the stardom the Fever star has achieved in her debut season, which Chuck Klosterman recently praised in his discussion with Simmons.

“Her stardom, in a way, it has changed many conversations about sports. Especially women’s sports.” Klosterman said.

Clark has made a lasting impact on fans, players, and analysts, which will continue to grow over the years.

TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the beloved morning show through sobs during Thursday morning’s broadcast in a shocking shakeup.

Hoda was named permanent co-anchor of Today in January 2018 after longtime anchor Matt Lauer was fired for sexual misconduct.

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Hoda Kotb, seen during a Today broadcast in May 2023, has been with NBC for 26 years

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Hoda wipes away tears on Today during her departure announcementCredit: NBC

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Hoda and co-anchors on Today gathered after she announced her departureCredit: NBC
“So I was doing the math, and I realized I have spent 26 years at NBC – be cool, be cool,” Hoda started her announcement.

“I just turned 60, and it was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60 years old…What does that decade mean?…And I realize it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new.”

Hoda continued, recalling a moment celebrating her birthday with her children as “what the top of the wave feels like for me.”

“I thought, it can’t get better. And I decided that this is the right time to move on.”

She noted the adoption of her children later in life and said they “deserve a bigger piece of my time pie.”

Hoda called the decision “the hardest thing in the world” and said she would “stay in the NBC family” but depart Today in early 2025.

She wrote a letter to staff on Thursday sharing her decision to leave.

After her on-air announcement, Hoda’s co-anchor Savannah Guthrie said, “We love you so much.”

“When you look around and see these tears, they’re love. You are so loved. I don’t think any of us can imagine this place without you,” Savannah continued.

“So it’s complicated because we love you so much and don’t want you to ever go.

Today host Hoda Kotb holds back tears as she admits breast cancer diagnosis ‘killed her dream’ of ‘becoming pregnant’
“I am so proud of my friend. You have guts. For someone to leave at the top of their game, to leave something that’s wonderful, that you love, where it’s easy and comfortable and beautiful and fun and say, but I dream even bigger for myself.”

An emotional Al Roker also chimed in.

“You are the best. I’ve never known anyone like you, and I’ve known you forever,” he said.

Co-anchor Craig Melvin noted Kotb is “the same person” when the cameras shut off.

Hoda Kotb’s farewell letter to staff

Longtime Today host Hoda Kotb penned the following letter to staff announcing her departure:

“To my Today family,

“As I write this, my heart is all over the map. I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s a painful one. And you all are the reason why. They say two things can be right at the same time, and I’m feeling that so deeply right now. I love you and it’s time for me to leave the show.

“My time at NBC has been the longest professional love affair of my life. But only because you’ve been beside me on this twenty-six-year adventure. Looking back, the math is nuts. 26 years at NBC News – Ten years at Dateline, seven on the seven o’clock hour, sixteen on the ten o’clock hour. I’m picturing your faces and your families and all the ways you’ve lifted me up and inspired me. That’s my heart singing. So many of my professional relationships have become some of my most cherished friendships. Savannah: my rock. Jenna: my ride-or-die. Al: my longest friend at 30 Rock. Craig, Carson, Sheinelle and Dylan: my family. Libby, Mazz and Talia: my fearless leaders. I will miss each and every one of you at TODAY desperately.

“I’ve been weighing this decision for quite a while – Am I truly ready? But, my sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift. Like a massive, joyful YES, you are! I saw it all so clearly: my broadcast career has been beyond meaningful, a new decade of my life lies ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie. I will miss you all desperately, but I’m ready and excited.

“Because I’ll be working through the beginning of 2025, there’s plenty of time to talk about what’s ahead for all of us. But one thing I know for sure right now is this: everything’s going to be just fine. The Peacock’s feathers are never ruffled… no matter who comes or goes. TODAY and its amazing people — all of you — never waver. You always weather change with grace and guts.

“Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart. I’ll be around. How could I not? Family is family and you all will always be a part of mine.

“Love,

“Hoda”

“You’re exactly like people see you in the morning, just the biggest heart. You’ve been the heart of this show for a long time, there’s no replacing that.”

Fellow Today host Dylan Dreyer posted a photo of her son being held by Hoda on Instagram.

“She comforts, she loves, she cares…it’s why we all love her,” Dreyer wrote.

“Way beyond her talent as an anchor, she’s the friend we all want and need. I love you Hoda and I applaud you for trusting your gut and making this next step in your life.

“You do everything with enthusiasm and I can’t wait to watch you soar!”

‘THE BEST PART’

Fans were stunned by the announcement – and quick to share their thoughts on social media.

“I’m crying so much right now,” one fan wrote on X.

“Hoda is like the glue on Today just like Al. She’s the best part,” another wrote.

“We have been blessed to get to know her as a part of Today. She will be missed. I appreciate that she has been a part of my life experience,” another fan said.

“I’ll her miss her. One of the good ones,” someone else chimed in.

“I love all of the rest of you but I extra love Hoda!!” another wrote.

“I’m in disbelief! Hoda we all love you too! You belong on the today. My heart can’t take this. But I do wish you the best,” someone else said.

“She is the best part of NBC!!!” another cried. “Go kill your next chapter and enjoy your beautiful girls!!!!”

TODAY Show hosts

NBC’s Today show premiered in 1952 and has bidden viewers good morning every weekday since, adding Saturday and Sunday shows in the 1980s and 1990s. The show’s current host lineup includes:

Hoda Kotb
Al Roker
Savannah Guthrie
Craig Melvin
Jenna Bush Hager
Carson Daly
Sheinelle Jones
Dylan Dreyer
Peter Alexander
Kristen Welker
Willie Geist

NBC LEGACY

Hoda joined the NBC network in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline.

She became a standout once paired with Kathie Lee Gifford in the 10 am hour of Today in 2008.

During her time on the show, Hoda was open about her battle with breast cancer and her fertility struggles.

Fans of the show then watched as she adopted her two daughters; first in 2017 and then in 2019.

She was also vocal about her daughter, Hope’s, scary medical crisis.

Hoda continued in the fourth hour after Jenna Bush Hager replaced Kathie Lee.

She was then named an interim co-anchor along with Savannah after Matt Lauer’s firing from the network in late 2017.

Hoda and Savannah became the first female-led duo to co-anchor Today since its premiere in 1952.

A recent highlight of her time on Today was the previously mentioned birthday surprise.

Hoda’s co-anchors shocked her with an hour-long celebration in August honoring her 60th birthday.

Previous interviewees stopped by to surprise Hoda, who was moved to tears.

After her departure from Today, Hoda will continue to contribute to the network on occasion in an unspecified role.

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Kotb behind the desk on Today in November 2023Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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Kotb shows off her beaming smile as Kacey Musgraves performs for the Today show’s concert series in MarchCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Hoda announced her decision to leave Today during Thursday’s broadcast

HODA Kotb is already plotting her next career move fresh off her announcement that she is exiting the Today show.

An insider exclusively told The U.S. Sun that life after Today is shaping up to be extremely fulfilling for the daytime TV host and mom of two.

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Hoda Kotb, pictured on Today, has big plans for life after the morning showCredit: Getty

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Hoda, here with the Jonas Brothers on the show, is expected to be a special correspondent who will do one-on-one interviews with celebritiesCredit: GC Images
According to the insider, Hoda, 60, has been talking with NBC about her departure for “about a year.”

“She isn’t leaving NBC, she’s going to do special correspondent work.

“She wants to interview celebrities one-on-one in a long format,” the insider said.

The source added she will also continue recording her podcast, Making Space, “which she enjoys doing very much.”

The accomplished children’s author will also continue writing books.

Additionally, the insider said they believe the star’s relationship change with NBC will allow her to begin taking part in lucrative advertisements.

According to the source, Hoda was unable to sign on to brand endorsements or ads, because she was under strict NBC contract rules.

Now, “Hoda could become the face of L’Oreal, and she could potentially make more money now that she’s off the show,” the insider insisted.

NO MORE EARLY MORNINGS

The longtime TV host has grown weary of the difficult hours that come with the morning show grind.

“She has said that she really doesn’t want to get up at three in the morning anymore,” the source explained.

Today host Hoda Kotb holds back tears as she admits breast cancer diagnosis ‘killed her dream’ of ‘becoming pregnant’
“It’s okay in the summer, but in the winter, it’s brutal.”

The savvy single mom will seek to capitalize on her fame after ending her run on morning TV.

The insider also claimed that Hoda recently told a friend: “I’ve been on the show for so long, what does another two years do for me? I don’t need the show anymore to be Hoda.”

“She enjoys being Hoda, but as she said to a friend, she is going to be Hoda till the day she dies.

“After 10 years on morning TV, her fame might decrease – but for example, Katie Couric is still Katie Couric.”

BITTERSWEET END

On Thursday, Hoda announced her departure from Today.

“I just turned 60, and it was such a monumental moment for me when I turned 60 years old…What does that decade mean? And I realize it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new,” she said as she fought back tears.

Hoda said that celebrating her 60th birthday with her children made her realize “this is what the top of the wave feels like for me.”

She said at that moment, she thought ” it can’t get any better,” and it’s time to move on.

HODA’S NBC LEGACY

Hoda joined the NBC network in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline.

She became a standout once paired with Kathie Lee Gifford in the 10 am hour of Today in 2008.

During her time on the show, Hoda was open about her battle with breast cancer and her fertility struggles.

Fans of the show then watched as she adopted her two daughters; first in 2017 and then in 2019.

She was also vocal about her daughter, Hope’s, scary medical crisis.

Hoda continued in the fourth hour after Jenna Bush Hager replaced Kathie Lee.

She was then named an interim co-anchor along with Savannah after Matt Lauer’s firing from the network in late 2017.

Hoda and Savannah became the first female-led duo to co-anchor Today since its premiere in 1952.

A recent highlight of her time on Today was the previously mentioned birthday surprise.

Hoda’s co-anchors shocked her with an hour-long celebration in August honoring her 60th birthday.

The mother of two also noted she adopted her daughters Hope and Haley later in life, and said they “deserve a bigger piece of my time pie.”

The host said the decision was “the hardest thing in the world” and promised she would “stay in the NBC family,” but reveled she would be departing Today in early 2025.

After the announcement, Hoda’s co-host Savannah Guthrie said: “We love you so much.”

“When you look around and see these tears, they’re love. You are so loved.

Savannah went on to say that no one can imagine the Today Show without Hoda and went on to applaud her friend’s courage to leave.

“I am so proud of my friend. You have guts. For someone to leave at the top of their game, to leave something that’s wonderful, that you love, where it’s easy and comfortable and beautiful and fun and say, but I dream even bigger for myself.”

Al Roker also grew emotional as he touched on his dear friend’s departure.

“You are the best. I’ve never known anyone like you, and I’ve known you forever,” he said.

Meanwhile co-anchor Craig Melvin called Hoda “the same person” when the cameras turned off.

“You’re exactly like people see you in the morning, just the biggest heart. You’ve been the heart of this show for a long time, there’s no replacing that.”

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The accomplished author, seen with her book Where We Belong: Journeys that Show Us the Way, will continue to author books in her post-morning show lifeCredit: Getty

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Hoda, with Kim Kardashian and Savannah Guthrie, will stay on NBC ,where it is believed she will conduct long-form interviews with celebritiesCredit: Getty

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Hoda announced her plan to leave Today, with an insider telling The U.S. Sun she’s been in talks with NBC for the past year about her exit