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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aaron Rodgers spotted solo on Malibu beach as mystery surrounds secret marriage
Aaron Rodgers (via Getty Images) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can enjoy the offseason sunshine while the fans are left scratching their heads with more questions than answers after NFL sensation Aaron Rodgers was seen walking alone on Malibu's picturesque coast this week. Although a wedding ring still adorns his finger, his wife is nowhere to be seen; rumors are still rife about Aaron Rodgers' impromptu wedding, which he only hinted at so briefly with a ring flash at the Kentucky Derby in early spring. Aaron Rodgers has a Malibu outing by himself while his wife stays out of sight Aaron Rodgers was seen basking in Southern California sunlight during a mid-week stroll on the beach in Malibu. Dressed in a sleeveless shirt, sunglasses, and headphones, Aaron Rodgers walked by himself. While his left hand flashed the same wedding ring that caused raised eyebrows at Churchill Downs in May, there was no indication of his newlywed wife. The secret around Aaron Rodgers' marital status has only intensified since his low-profile announcement. The headphones he wore during the stroll added to the mystery, making his fans wonder if he was talking to his partner during a phone call from afar. Or was it just a moment of individual contemplation before the drudgery of training camp sets in? Rodgers' union is another installment in his mercurial off-field character. From surprise proposals to mysterious interviews and surprise trades, the quarterback has fans and foes alike remaining on their toes. As the Pittsburgh Steelers' new signal-caller gears up for next season, eyes are focused not only on his play behind center but also on the woman who might be sitting in the stands. Also read: 'Bro got a tattoo of what he saw while tripping': Aaron Rodgers' tattoo resurfaces and fans go wild Aaron Rodgers' peaceful Malibu walk might have provided a respite of tranquility, but it only helped fuel the increasing rumors about his personal life. With merely months left before he dons the jersey of the Pittsburgh Steelers this September, fans are curious as to whether his enigmatic wife will now emerge from the shadows or continue to be that very enigma. Whichever the case, Rodgers is still a maestro of suspense on and off the gridiron. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Golf tourism in Scotland faces 'real risk' of overpricing
So how did a golf tourism company come to evolve out of an events business? It all started when Ryan took a personal golf trip to Scotland and fell in love with the links experience. He was inspired to bring that same joy to his network back in New York and along the East Coast. What began with just 20 tours per year quickly grew to over 100 annually, despite the interruption of the pandemic. It's a pure love. Because we were already organizing premier experiences to events like The Masters, Phoenix Open, Waste Management, the Players Championship, Kentucky Derby, and the Indy 500, there was a natural opportunity to cross-sell these to our golf clientele. The response was tremendous, and demand has kept growing ever since. In fact, we're constantly hiring to keep pace. Where are your clients from? Our customers are all inbound tourists from the US, particularly the East Coast, but we're seeing growing interest from Canada, the West Coast, and now further south like Texas and Alabama. And what are they after? While bucket list courses like St Andrews, Turnberry, North Berwick and Royal Dornoch are always in demand, we've built our brand around delivering more than just the classic stops. We focus on full-service, high-end experiences with attention to personal touches, whether it's custom transport, premium accommodation, or access to under-the-radar gems. The All Access team on a familiarisation trip earlier this year (Image: All Access GTE) What new trends have you noticed emerging? The big-name courses will always have their place — who doesn't want to tick off the Old Course or Muirfield? But increasingly we're seeing golfers keen to explore more authentic and less crowded destinations. Places like Brora, Elie, Nairn and Crail have become client favourites. There's a real appetite for courses that deliver that traditional links feel without the crowds or sky-high green fees. Experiences like Kingarrock Hickory Golf, where clients play with hickory-shafted clubs, have also been a hit. So how do you respond to that? We're continually refining our offerings. This season, we've added accommodations like Seaton House and No.1 Apartments in St Andrews. We're also including newer courses such as Dumbarnie, Dundonald and Old Petty near Castle Stuart in our itineraries. And beyond the classics, we're showcasing lesser-known gems that offer incredible golf and a true taste of Scotland. What led you into this line of work? I spent over a decade caddying on the LPGA and PGA Tours. In 2017, while saving for my wedding, I started driving golf tours around Ireland during my off weeks. That's when I met Ryan on one of those trips and we hit it off immediately. We stayed in touch, and as he expanded into Ireland, the timing was perfect. I had three kids under the age of four and was looking for something that kept me closer to home, yet still connected to golf. Our vision going forward is simple: continue to deliver unforgettable experiences, build strong relationships with our clients, and form meaningful partnerships in the golf industry. We have a young, dynamic team balanced by experienced leadership — it's a formula that's working and one we're excited to grow. The team in St Andrews (Image: All Access GTE) What has been the impact of the announcement that The Open will return to St Andrews in 2027? Demand is exceptionally high as always in Scotland, the Home of Golf. We see a spike in interest every time a venue is featured in The Open rota, and the upcoming return to St Andrews is no different. We're already running pre- and post-Open itineraries in the Highlands and Ayrshire to meet the surge in demand. That said, rising prices are a concern. Costs for hotels, courses, and transport have jumped more than 10% in a single year. If the trend continues, there's a real risk that Scotland might price itself out of reach for many travellers, especially with Ireland charging less which is becoming increasingly attractive alternative. But the excitement around The Open is always a huge boost. It energizes the industry and has a ripple effect for two to three years after each event. We're preparing for that wave with bespoke Open packages that make the most of Scotland's world-class golf and hospitality. Access the entire series of Around the Greens here.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What was going on in sports world in 1979, when Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers?
What was going on in sports world in 1979, when Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers? The Los Angeles Lakers proved to a brilliant investment for the Buss family, on and off the court. The Lakers won 11 championships under their ownership. The original sale price in 1979 was $67.5 million. In 2025, the team sold the majority interest to Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter for a cool $10 billion. Looking back in sports history, what else was going in sports in 1979? Twins trade Rod Carew to Angels On Feb. 3, the Minnesota Twins traded Rod Carew, one of the best hitters in baseball history, to the California Angels for four players. Magic Johnson leads Michigan State to NCAA title Foreshadowing a rivalry that would go on for years, on March 26, Magic Johnson scored 24 points as Michigan State defeated Larry Bird and previously undefeated Indiana State for the NCAA championship. Spectacular Bid wins Kentucky Derby, Preakness The great 3-year-old Spectacular Bid was on the precipice of Thoroughbred history after winning the Kentucky Derby and Belmont. It was not to be as he was defeated in Belmont by Coastal. Afterward, it was revealed "Bid" had stepped on a safety pin in his stall before the race and injured himself. Chris Evert 125-match clay win streak snapped A 125-match win streak on clay that started in 1973 ended when Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert in an Italian Open semifinal. Phillies 23, Cubs 22 In a May 17 game in Chicago that saw 50 hits, including 11 home runs, the Phillies edged the Cubs. 23-22. Seattle SuperSonics win NBA championship The Seattle SuperSonics defeated the Washington Bullets in five games for the NBA championship. In a bit of a sports twist, the team the Supersonics became, the Oklahoma City Thunder is looking to win the 2025 NBA title. Lakers draft Magic Johnson The Lakers drafted Magic Johnson with the first pick in the 1979 NBA draft. The Celtics signed Larry Bird, who they had drafted as a junior eligible in 1978, that offseason, too. Disco Demolition Night A Chicago White Sox promotion went awry when blowing up disco records led to the team having to forfeit a game to the Detroit Tigers. Billy Martin manages A's, Yankees Billy Martin started the 1979 season as manager of the Oakland A's. He was eventually hired by the New York Yankees and then fired in the offseason by George Steinbrenner. ESPN launches On Sept. 7, the Entertainment Sports Programming Network, known as ESPN, broadcasts for the first time.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
The Stanley Cup is already damaged as Panthers go full throttle with boozy celebration
The Panthers might be having a little too much fun with the Stanley Cup. The bowl of the trophy is cracked and the bottom is dented – a result of the team's rambunctious celebrations after winning the title with a 5-1 triumph over the Oilers in Game 6 Tuesday. As is tradition for teams that win the Cup, the Panthers celebrated with the silver trophy Tuesday night and kept the party going from there, spending Wednesday morning at Fort Lauderdale beach bar Elbo Room. 3 The Panthers cracked the bowl of the Stanley Cup while celebrating their Game 6 win over the Oilers. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Somewhere along the way, the team managed to damage the 32.5-inch, 34.5-pound trophy. Not to worry, though, since the keepers of the Cup are taking the necessary steps to repair the trophy before the Panthers' parade on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame told ESPN. This isn't the first time the Cup has gotten banged up. 3 The Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup at Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday. AP The base of the trophy was damaged as recently as 2022, when then-Avalanche forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel lost his balance while skating into Colorado's team photo with the Cup. Mark Messier damaged the trophy when he took it on a trip to the club after winning with the Oilers in 1987, requiring repair at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. 3 Panthers left-winger AJ Greeg raises the Stanley Cup after Florida defeated the Oilers 5-1 in Game 6. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect And the Rangers had an incident of their own in 1994, when the team brought the trophy to Belmont Park, only for that year's winner of the Kentucky Derby to damage the Cup while attempting to eat oats out of it. There have been plenty of other trophies damaged in celebration outside of hockey, of course, Alabama football shattered the Coaches' Trophy, worth $30,000, after winning the BCS national title in 2012, and Wisconsin football broke the Duke's Mayo Bowl trophy, which included a football-shaped piece of crystal, after quarterback Graham Mertz dropped it in the locker room in 2020.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Royal Ascot nightmare as TV star kicked by horse and misses big race moment
Andie Biancone, one of the most popular broadcasting talents in US horse racing, flew to Britain to help prepare her trainer father's big race hope but will fly home on crutches One of the rising stars of US racing broadcasting was forced to miss her big race moment as a result of a freak injury. Andie Biancone, 28, has soared to fame covering US racing's biggest events including the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup as a roving reporter and analyst for FanDuelTV. And while the network has a team on site for the royal meeting, Biancone was due to make her debut at the prestigious event as a groom, leading up a horse trained by her dual Arc-winning father Patrick. Until he left Europe 35 years ago, Patrick Biancone trained one of the most powerful strings in world racing as head trainer to Daniel Wildenstein, based in France. He won back-to-back editions of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Sagace and All Along in 1983 and 1984. He also trained the great Triptych to win the Irish Champion Stakes in 1987 and Coronation Cup in 1988. At the height of his fame he moved to Hong Kong for a period and the 73-year-old now operates a boutique stable in Florida which was represented by Lennilu in the Queen Mary Stakes. Andie joined him in Newmarket and was in the saddle for the grey or roan filly's daily exercise while Lennilu trained and was supposed to lead up the two-year-old at Ascot on Wednesday. But she instead arrived at the meeting on crutches after a painful incident on the gallops. Her sister Marie led the horse up instead. 'Everything had gone swimmingly well the entire week,' said Andie. 'Lennilu handled every obstacle thrown at her with perfection. 'But yesterday after a little easy gallop, we were pulling up, she was great but her company horse came next to her and spooked at a massive truck that had come by. 'He just bucked straight over his head and ended up kicking me in the foot. I was sobbing. Lennilu packed me home, a 20 minute walk back to the barn through traffic and everything.' She went on: 'I got it scanned in Newmarket. They said it looked pretty clean, just soft tissue but I will probably get a second opinion back in the states. I can't put weight on it right now.' Lennilu ensured the trip from Florida was not wasted as she stayed on well to finish third behind the Aidan O'Brien-trained winner True Love. Patrick Biancone, saddling his first Royal Ascot runner since 1988, said: 'She is only a baby. I liked the fact she fought back at the end. We will go home and give her a break and then we'll see her in Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup.'
