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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Actor Brian Baumgartner shares his take on the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season
Actor Brian Baumgartner shares his take on the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Actor Brian Baumgartner about his participation in this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 9-13 at Edgewood Tahoe, and his thoughts on Super Bowl LIX and the Kansas City Chiefs moving forward. Baumgartner, known for his role as Kevin Malone on the hit show The Office, hosted the official media day for this year's tournament. "Thank you for asking me a sports-related question," said Baumgartner, "I mean, look, it's two unbelievable teams. It was a lot of fun. I won some money, and so that's all I care about. I think it's going to be really, really interesting this year in the AFC. I'm not calling the Chiefs done by any means, but I think the AFC is going to be really competitive. Don't be surprised if the Packers make a run this year in the NFC." Baumgartner, a well-known Green Bay Packers fan, hopes his team will take another step forward in 2025. He will be among the many celebrities competing next month, including Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, nearly $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC and a first-place prize of $150,000 make the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in the golf world.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner together for sons' graduation—dismissal, only back for son
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner were seen together with a good distance between them for their son. They took a break from their cold shoulders and were under one roof for their 18-year-old son Cayden's big high school graduation in Santa Barbara. What happened? The 'Yellowstone' actor and the handbag designer did not interact while celebrating their son's academic milestone. During the graduation, Costner, who was seated next to his second eldest daughter, Lily, in the stands, sat nowhere near Baumgartner. When the ceremony concluded, the exes left the stands and went to take photos with Cayden. However, the teen had to take separate pics with his parents. Cayden kept things in Switzerland, snapping pics with both the proud parents, who were keeping their distance. They still have that tension, but they kept it away for their son's big day. As parents, they didn't want to ruin his big moment and took a break from their play. The actor who sported white jeans, a white button-up, a tan jacket, brown boots, and sunglasses smiled as his son had his arm around him for their photo. Cayden then made his way across the school grounds to pose with his mom, who wore a brown midi dress and white strappy heels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lakeland: Top Experts Say This Drugstore Wrinkle Cream Is Actually Worth It Best Of Beauty Get Sample Undo Later he also posed with his younger siblings, Hayes and Grace. About the divorce The reunion comes nearly two years after the exes, who tied the knot in 2004, settled their divorce after months of battling it out. In September 2023, TMZ reported that the mom of three signed off on a three-page settlement agreement after a judge informed her that their prenuptial agreement would be enforced. Though the details of the settlement are unknown, the outlet reported that Baumgartner's $850,000 legal fees request was off the table. However, she received more money than was initially stated in the prenup and would receive 63,000 dollars per month in child support for their three kids: Cayden, Hayes, and Grace. Since the divorce, Baumgartner has moved on with 'Josh Connor.' Costner and Baumgartner finalized their divorce in February of 2024.
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Brian Baumgartner holds the key to enjoying celebrity golf: 'I know I'm not going to win'
Brian Baumgartner holds the key to enjoying celebrity golf: 'I know I'm not going to win' Part of the appeal of the celebrity golf tournament every summer is watching professional athletes and performers get humbled on the golf course. Brian Baumgartner epitomizes that. Baumgartner, who starred in the TV show 'The Office' for nine seasons, was at Edgewood Tahoe on Tuesday to help promote the 36th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, set for July 11-13. Baumgarter has played the event 18 times, with his best finish being 30th place in 2020, the year no spectators were allowed due to the pandemic. Baumgartner proudly brought up that 30th place finish several times Tuesday while enduring numerous media interviews over several hours. 'For myself, there is the idea of an ordinary guy, an 'every-man' guy who maybe a few times a round hits a really great shot that makes people feel like they're a part of this too,' Baumgartner said. 'Not that I'm putting myself as the representative for everybody watching. 'But I do think that's part of what makes this special. You see people who have struggled publicly with golf, like Charles (Barkley) or Larry the Cable Guy or Ray (Romano) or whoever else. I think that's part of what makes the event so spectacular.' Defending champion Mardy Fish and 2021 ACC champion Vinny del Negro were also on hand via video, and they were quick to ramp up the banter and playful teasing with Baumgartner that usually occurs on the course. 'I don't know why they don't pair me with Mardy and Vinny in the first round every year. I think that's a mistake,' Baumgartner said, smiling. 'But at least being out here together is part of what makes it so special.' Advice for newcomers San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is joining the field for the first time this summer. Baumgartner said the main tip he would offer Kittle and all the newcomers is to realize bad shots are going to happen. 'The key to that is to let it go,' Baumgartner said. 'In golf it's very different from these other sports that a lot of them play or are known for.' He said to just have fun and enjoy the tournament is his other bit of advice. 'On my first tee shot, I know I'm not going to win, so I'm really just trying to beat certain guys, play better than I did the year before, and compete and have a good time,' Baumgartner said. The tournament Spectators along the fairways each year like to call out 'Kevin,' his character's name in 'The Office.' Baumgartner told a story about how fans were yelling 'Kevin' at him one time at Edgewood and he decided to play along when he turned around and saw who the fans were really yelling at — Kevin Nealon, walking several yards behind him. Playing in front of the sometimes raucous galleries at Egewood, especially on holes No. 17 and No. 18, can actually help his golf game, Baumgartner said. 'On those holes where there's a lot of people, I focus in so strongly,' he said. 'And then you get out to the middle of the course, No. 3 and 4, par-5s, where there's maybe not so many people around and I kind of relax a little bit, and then things go to hell in a handbasket.' His nerves kick in before his first tee shot each day of the tournament, mainly due to anticipation and excitement. 'If I hit a good one there, I'm pretty happy,' he said. 'The environment is so special. It truly feels like it gets bigger every year.' Brian Baumgartner talks about the upcoming show 'The Paper,' Tuesday Brian Baumgartner talks about the upcoming TV show 'The Paper,' Tuesday at Edgewood Tahoe during media day for the ACC celebrity golf tournament. 'The Office' spin-off Baumgartner is excited about a new TV show debuting this fall, 'The Paper,' billed as a follow-up to 'The Office,' with some of the same producers. 'The Paper' is a mockumentary sitcom about a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. 'It's Greg Daniels and a lot of the creative team who were involved in our show. I can't wait to watch it,' Baumgartner said. 'His showrunner, Michael Koman, is married to Elly Kemper, who was on 'The Office.' They are super smart, incredibly funny people. I'm, sure it's going to be awesome. I can't wait to watch it.' The ACC Daily grounds tickets and week-long grounds badges for the tournament are available online at Tickets for Wednesday's and Thursday's Celebrity-Amateur play are $40 each day, with tournament rounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday at $50 daily. A grounds badge for all five days — Wednesday through Sunday — is $150. The number of daily tickets is limited, with Friday/Saturday sellouts typical. All ticket purchases must be made online in advance — same-day tickets will not be available at the gate. For active-duty and retired veterans, a limited supply of complimentary tickets — good for one person plus a guest on either Wednesday or Thursday — will also be available beginning April 1, two tickets maximum. The three-day, 54-hole event includes a $750,000 purse, with $150,000 going to the winner, plus a charity component benefiting local and national nonprofits.
South Wales Guardian
12-06-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates
Adam Davies, 30, who was an officer with Surrey Police, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment suspended for two years at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday after admitting four counts of misconduct in a public office. Davies wept as His Honour Judge Tony Baumgartner read out the suspended sentence. While searching a missing elderly man's house on October 10 2020, Davies could be heard on a video 'mocking and praising' the man for owning pornographic DVDs, Judge Baumgartner said. The judge added: 'There was no policing purpose for you to film in the vulnerable man's home as you did.' The video was discovered after an associate of Davies, Kai Portlock, was arrested and his phone was seized after a large quantity of cocaine was found in Portlock's vehicle. Judge Baumgartner said Davies was then 'fishing for information' about Portlock's arrest, which formed another charge. A message exchange was discovered on Portlock's phone on October 10 2020 in which, the court heard, Davies stated: 'We should go into business, all the seized stock I take'. Prosecutor Szilvia Booker said it was accepted that Davies, of Farnham, was 'joking' in the message. Davies was asked to investigate Hone Gym in Surrey for being open during lockdown on November 6 2020. In a crime report, Davies said he had told the gym of Covid guidelines, when in reality he had 'made it clear he had no intention of closing the gym down' and tried to warn them that police would be attending, Ms Booker said. Davies also admitted disclosing to his partner's brother that a prisoner had just been released in March 2020. Judge Baumgartner said it was an 'exceptional case' with an 'absence of profit, corruption, or actual harm' in most of the offending by the 'immature' defendant. Sentencing Davies, Judge Baumgartner said: 'Your immaturity and naivety led you to act in such a stupid and unprofessional way. 'It was not out of corruption or out of malice.' Addressing Davies, the judge added: 'You associated with people involved in crime when you were a police officer including people who were concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. 'You provided police information to those criminal associates and wilfully neglected your police duties. 'You appeared to think that impressing your criminal associates was more important than your public office as a police officer. 'You appeared to revel in the position of being able to find out information that most people did not have access to and then share it with your criminal associates. 'You did so for kudos. It was an inappropriate and stupid thing to do. There is no evidence that you obtained any financial or other benefit as a result.' The judge added that Davies' actions had 'real potential to significantly undermine police investigations and public confidence in the police generally'. Mitigating for Davies, Kevin Baumber said he had shown a 'significant degree of naivety, immaturity and in particular poor professional judgment', but 'no element of profit', adding that the ex-officer was 'extremely sorry'. Discussing his employment since leaving the police, Mr Baumber said: 'He has pursued a similar line of work in loss prevention but with the utmost integrity, skill and practical results.' The lawyer added that Davies was a 'remarkably talented gymnast' and had a son. Davies, who joined Surrey Police in May 2017, was ordered to undertake 180 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 10 days. Independent Office for Police Conduct director Emily Barry said: 'Adam Davies's actions were corrupt and criminal. We expect the police to clamp down on criminal activity, not assist criminals. 'He abused his position of power in a complete betrayal of the public's trust and such behaviour has no place in policing. 'The outcome sends a clear message to any officer who conducts themselves in such a way – they face serious consequences and will be held to account.'
North Wales Chronicle
12-06-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates
Adam Davies, 30, who was an officer with Surrey Police, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment suspended for two years at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday after admitting four counts of misconduct in a public office. Davies wept as His Honour Judge Tony Baumgartner read out the suspended sentence. While searching a missing elderly man's house on October 10 2020, Davies could be heard on a video 'mocking and praising' the man for owning pornographic DVDs, Judge Baumgartner said. The judge added: 'There was no policing purpose for you to film in the vulnerable man's home as you did.' The video was discovered after an associate of Davies, Kai Portlock, was arrested and his phone was seized after a large quantity of cocaine was found in Portlock's vehicle. Judge Baumgartner said Davies was then 'fishing for information' about Portlock's arrest, which formed another charge. A message exchange was discovered on Portlock's phone on October 10 2020 in which, the court heard, Davies stated: 'We should go into business, all the seized stock I take'. Prosecutor Szilvia Booker said it was accepted that Davies, of Farnham, was 'joking' in the message. Davies was asked to investigate Hone Gym in Surrey for being open during lockdown on November 6 2020. In a crime report, Davies said he had told the gym of Covid guidelines, when in reality he had 'made it clear he had no intention of closing the gym down' and tried to warn them that police would be attending, Ms Booker said. Davies also admitted disclosing to his partner's brother that a prisoner had just been released in March 2020. Judge Baumgartner said it was an 'exceptional case' with an 'absence of profit, corruption, or actual harm' in most of the offending by the 'immature' defendant. Sentencing Davies, Judge Baumgartner said: 'Your immaturity and naivety led you to act in such a stupid and unprofessional way. 'It was not out of corruption or out of malice.' Addressing Davies, the judge added: 'You associated with people involved in crime when you were a police officer including people who were concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. 'You provided police information to those criminal associates and wilfully neglected your police duties. 'You appeared to think that impressing your criminal associates was more important than your public office as a police officer. 'You appeared to revel in the position of being able to find out information that most people did not have access to and then share it with your criminal associates. 'You did so for kudos. It was an inappropriate and stupid thing to do. There is no evidence that you obtained any financial or other benefit as a result.' The judge added that Davies' actions had 'real potential to significantly undermine police investigations and public confidence in the police generally'. Mitigating for Davies, Kevin Baumber said he had shown a 'significant degree of naivety, immaturity and in particular poor professional judgment', but 'no element of profit', adding that the ex-officer was 'extremely sorry'. Discussing his employment since leaving the police, Mr Baumber said: 'He has pursued a similar line of work in loss prevention but with the utmost integrity, skill and practical results.' The lawyer added that Davies was a 'remarkably talented gymnast' and had a son. Davies, who joined Surrey Police in May 2017, was ordered to undertake 180 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 10 days. Independent Office for Police Conduct director Emily Barry said: 'Adam Davies's actions were corrupt and criminal. We expect the police to clamp down on criminal activity, not assist criminals. 'He abused his position of power in a complete betrayal of the public's trust and such behaviour has no place in policing. 'The outcome sends a clear message to any officer who conducts themselves in such a way – they face serious consequences and will be held to account.'
