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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Giannis Antetokounmpo tease the fifth child with Mariah Riddlesprigger weeks after having the fourth child? Greek Freak revealed shocking personal details
(Image Source - Getty Images) Forget trade rumors — Giannis Antetokounmpo just released a TikTok that has everyone talking, and it's unrelated to basketball. Weeks after the birth of baby Aria Capri, he humorously teased about having a fifth child with his wife Mariah Riddlesprigger. With four kids, a recent wedding, and sincere comments about being a father, it's evident that Giannis is balancing MVP-level parenting with his superstar status like only The Greek Freak can. From Liam to Aria Capri the Antetokounmpo home is full of love and little feet Giannis and Mariah's family is already lively. They have two sons called Liam Charles, who was born in February 2020, and Maverick Shai, who was born in August 2021, and two daughters, Eva Brooke (September 2023) and their newborn, Aria Capri (May 2025). They got married last September in a small Greece wedding that just hit the right notes between major moments and a little emotional secrecy. When Giannis joked about baby #5 With fans, they knew he wasn't joking with the guys in the locker room, but it could be a natural progression of a family on its way to a dynasty. In May, Giannis was over the moon when he called Aria a "blessing" while talking to People, celebrating the joy and development that their new daughter has brought to their close-knit family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo Mariah, who created the brand Sincerely, Mariah and has a sports management degree, has also become a philanthropic partner, focusing on maternal health and diaper drives in Milwaukee. Outside of the court, chatter has been buzzing about Giannis' future with the Bucks—some folks are curious if he could be looking to request a trade. However, his new TikTok was released just as the trade season was warming up, changing the narrative. The lighthearted caption, 'When she tells me to get ready for baby #5,' landed with perfect comic timing, hinting at life outside the hoop. Giannis has been truthful regarding what it has been like being a father and those diaper changes at late nights and the lessons that parenting has taught him about legacy and humility. The fact that he has recently joined forces with Huggies in recent ad campaigns like the Little Movers campaign; really demonstrates how fatherhood has transformed him into a nicer person, the nurturing part of his temperament. The Greek Freak is not only throwing out his muscles; he is also showing the human aspect of being a father. Also Read: Nikola Jokic clocks out for the summer and where he goes might surprise you This year is about more than just family expansion. It's filled with achievements — Giannis, now 30, is kicking off his 12th NBA season after being picked in 2013, and he has an impressive list of accolades including two MVP awards ('19, '20), a Finals MVP ('21), and a 2024 NBA Cup title. Even with his hectic schedule, he's really committed to being a dad, sharing with other parents the importance of passing down his Nigerian and Greek heritage, and instilling values like respect, gratitude, and humility.
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani will pitch tonight against Padres
From Benjamin Royer: The long-anticipated wait is over — Shohei Ohtani is ready to pitch. The Dodgers announced after Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants that Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut Monday against the San Diego Padres. He will start, but will begin his pitching return as an opener, likely throwing just an inning or two. 'It's very exciting,' said manager Dave Roberts, before the team revealed his Monday start. 'I think that for me, I'm still a baseball fan first. I really am. The anticipation here for the game is, man, it's going to be bananas when it happens. There's been a lot of anticipation. I think we've done it the right way as far as kind of our process.' For Ohtani, it's been a long road back to pitching. He signed with the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700-million contract before the 2024 season — a value representing not just his MVP-level bat, but his potential Cy Young Award-level pitching. He underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2023, only hitting in his first season with the Dodgers. He tallied unprecedented numbers at the plate (.310 batting average, league-high 54 home runs, 130 RBI and 59 stolen bases). In recent weeks, Ohtani ramped up his throwing program, facing live hitters a handful of times. Continue reading here ———— Fifteen minutes before first pitch on Sunday, Giants catcher Logan Porter trotted in from the visitor's bullpen. He'd usually be accompanied by the starting pitcher, which was set to be left-hander Kyle Harrison. Instead, Porter stood on the first-base line for the national anthem, turned to his left and whispered to his teammates. As they all received the information from Porter — reminiscent of the children's game 'Telephone' — other Giants teammates likely learned one-by-one that Harrison had been traded. 'It was crazy,' Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman said. 'You don't expect a trade like that this time of year and just getting the pitching change at the last minute.' The odd scene at Dodger Stadium was because of a reported blockbuster trade that involved the Boston Red Sox sending infielder Rafael Devers to the Giants in exchange for Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks and two prospects — a move that further bolsters the talent in the L.A.-San Francisco rivalry. San Francisco manager Bob Melvin was forced to turn to long reliever Sean Hjelle, who rapidly warmed up for the start, against a Dodgers offense that had scored 11 runs Saturday night. It was more of the same from the Dodgers' offense in a 5-4 victory Sunday. The top of the order manufactured a run via an Andy Pages sacrifice fly in the first inning. Edman hit a solo home run — his 10th — in the second. Pages put a cherry on top in the fifth after Shohei Ohtani (three for three, one walk) and Mookie Betts set the table with singles. Continue reading here Nezza says she sang national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium against team's wishes Dodgers box score MLB scores MLB standings All Times Pacific NBA FINALS Oklahoma City vs. Indiana Indiana 111, at Oklahoma City 110 (box score, story)at Oklahoma City 123, Indiana 107 (box score, story)at Indiana 116, Oklahoma City 107 (box score, story)Oklahoma City 111, at Indiana 104 (box score, story)Monday at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m., ABCThursday at Indiana, 5:30 p.m., ABCSunday at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., ABC* *if necessary Gary Sánchez hit a seventh-inning grand slam, Ramón Urías and Jordan Westburg also homered, and the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep with a 11-2 victory Sunday over the Angels. Cade Povich earned his first victory since April 24 as Baltimore secured its third sweep of the season, all in its last five series. The Orioles (30-40) are within 10 games of .500 for the first time since they were 15-25. Nolan Schanuel homered for the Angels. Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings The U.S. hopes a blowout win over the world's 100th-ranked team can start to lessen the pessimism created by the Americans' longest losing streak since 2007. Malik Tillman scored twice and Diego Luna had a pair of assists in a 5-0 rout of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in the Americans' CONCACAF Gold Cup opener. 'Really important I think to cut a little bit this — I don't say negativity, but, yes ... but it's really important now to start the competition with a good feeling,' U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. Victory in the Group D opener ended a four-game losing streak and came after days of controversy over Christian Pulisic's desire to rest during the Gold Cup and Pochettino not including the star in a pair of pre-tournament friendlies the attacker offered to play in. Continue reading here Paris Saint-Germain hopes Champions League title will help it expand its brand J.J. Spaun turned a sloppy mess of a U.S. Open at wet and nasty Oakmont into a thing of beauty at the end Sunday with two stunning shots that carried him to his first major championship. First came his driver on the 314-yard 17th hole onto the green that led to a birdie that gave him the lead. Needing two putts from 65 feet on the 18th to win, he finished his storybook Open by holing the longest putt all week at Oakmont for birdie and a two-over 72. That made him the only player to finish under par at one-under 279. It gave him a two-shot victory over Robert MacIntyre of Scotland. And it made the 36-year-old San Dimas native a major champion in only his second U.S. Open. Continue reading here U.S. Open leaderboard Men's College World Series schedule All times Pacific STANLEY CUP FINAL Edmonton vs. Floridaat Edmonton 4, Florida 3 (OT) (summary, story)Florida 5, at Edmonton 4 (2 OT) (summary, story)at Florida 6, Edmonton 1 (summary, story)Edmonton 5, at Florida 4 (OT) (summary, story)Florida 5, at Edmonton 2 (summary, story)Tuesday at Florida, 5 p.m., TNTFriday at Edmonton, 5 p.m., TNT* * If necessary 1927 — Tommy Armour wins the U.S. Open with a three-stroke victory over Harry Cooper in a playoff. 1946 — Lloyd Mangrum edges Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi to win the U.S. Open by one stroke in a 36-hole playoff. 1951 — Ben Hogan captures the U.S. Open for the second straight year with a two-stroke comeback victory over Clayton Heafner. 1956 — Cary Middlecoff wins the U.S. Open by one stroke over Ben Hogan and Julius Boros. 1968 — Lee Trevino becomes the first golfer to play all four rounds of the U.S. Open under par as he beats Jack Nicklaus by four strokes. 1974 — Hale Irwin beats Forrest Fezler by two strokes to win the U.S. Open. In what becomes known as the 'Massacre at Winged Foot,' not a single player breaks par in the first round. Irwin's 7-over 278 is the second-highest score since World War II — Julius Boros was 9-over in 1963. 1975 — NBA Milwaukee Bucks trade Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley to the Lakers for 4 players. 1985 — Andy North wins the U.S. Open by one stroke over Taiwan's Tze-chung Chen, Canada's Dave Barr and Zimbabwe's Denis Watson. 1985 — Willie Banks of USA sets triple jump record (58 feet 11 inches) in Indianapolis. 1993 — Michael Jordan scores 55 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 111-105 victory and a 3-1 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. 1996 — 50th NBA Championship: Chicago Bulls beat Seattle Supersonics, 4 games to 2; the Bulls' 4th title in 6 years. 1998 — The Detroit Red Wings become the first team to win consecutive Stanley Cups since Pittsburgh in 1992, completing a sweep of Washington with a 4-1 win behind two goals by Doug Brown. It's the fourth straight NHL finals sweep, a first in major pro sports history. 1999 — Maurice Greene smashes the 100-meter world record at 9.79 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 9.84 set by Donovan Bailey at the 1996 Olympics. 2002 — A runaway winner again in the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods becomes the first player since Jack Nicklaus in 1972 to capture the first two major championships of the year with a three-stroke victory at Bethpage (N.Y.) Black. 2006 — Tiger Woods returns from his longest layoff by making his earliest departure at a major, missing the cut in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time as a pro. Woods, with rounds of 76-76, misses the cut at the U.S. Open by three strokes. 2008 — Tiger Woods wins the U.S. Open in a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate, his 14th career major. 2013 — Justin Rose captures his first major championship and becomes the first Englishman in 43 years to win the U.S. Open. Rose shoots a closing 70 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. for a 1-over 281 total and two-shot victory over Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. 2013 — Greg Biffle gives Ford a milestone victory with his second straight Sprint Cup win at Michigan International Speedway. It's the 1,000th victory for Ford Motor Company across NASCAR's three national series — Cup, Nationwide and Truck. 2015 — The Golden State Warriors win their first NBA championship since 1975, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 in Game 6. Stephen Curry and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala each score 25 points for the Warriors, who won the final three games after Cleveland had taken a 2-1 lead. 2016 — LeBron James scores 41 points, Kyrie Irving adds 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to even an unpredictable series and force a decisive Game 7. 2018 — Video Assist Referee (VAR) technology used for the first time in a World Cup soccer match. 2022 — NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics, 103-90 for a 4-2 series win; Warriors' 4th title in 8 years; MVP: Stephen Curry. 1916 — Tom Hughes of the Boston Braves pitched a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh Pirates. 1938 — Jimmie Foxx didn't get a chance to hit as the St. Louis Browns walked him six straight times. The Boston Red Sox won anyway, 12-8. 1953 — The St. Louis Browns beat New York 3-1 to break the Yankees' 18-game winning streak and end their 14-game losing streak. 1957 — Relief pitcher Dixie Howell hit two home runs in the 3 2-3 innings he pitched to lead the Chicago White Sox to an 8-6 victory in the second game of a doubleheader against the Washington Senators. 1971 — The Oakland Athletics hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 win over the Washington Senators. Mike Epstein and Joe Rudi had a pair homers and Dave Duncan one. Epstein's home runs came in his first two at-bats to give him homers in four straight at-bats over two games. 1978 — After three ninth-inning near misses, Tom Seaver threw the first no-hitter of his 12-year career as the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0. 1991 — Otis Nixon of Atlanta stole six bases against Montreal to set a modern National League record and tie the major league record set by Eddie Collins of the Philadelphia A's in 1912. Montreal won the game 7-6. 1992 — Boston's Mark Reardon became baseball's all-time save leader when he closed out a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees. Reardon logged his 342nd save to pass Rollie Fingers. 1993 — Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners hits his 100th home run in Seattle's 6 - 1 victory over Kansas City to become the fourth-youngest to hit the century mark. Only Mel Ott, Eddie Mathews and Tony Conigliaro did it faster than the 23-year-old Griffey. 2001 — John Olerud went 4-for-5 and hit for the cycle as Seattle beat the San Diego Padres 9-2. He hit a homer in the ninth to complete the cycle. 2009 — The San Diego Padres set a major league record with their 12th straight loss in interleague play when they fell 5-0 to Seattle. 2014 — Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, winner of eight National League batting titles, passes away from cancer of the salivary gland at 54. 2015 — Brock Holt became the first Boston player to hit for the cycle since 1996 and the Red Sox slugged their way out to a 9-4 victory over Atlanta. 2015 — Manny Machado and Chris Parmelee each hit two of an Orioles-record eight home runs, and Baltimore pounded woeful Philadelphia 19-3. The eight home runs were the most by the Orioles since their move from St. Louis in 1954. 2019 — An authentic Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey from 1928-30 sets a record for a piece of baseball memorabilia as it sells for $5.64 million at auction. 2019 — The Padres and Rockies set a record for most combined runs in a four-game series with a total of 92, breaking the previous record of 88 set in 1929 between the Brooklyn Robins and Phillies. Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today's newsletter. If you have any feedback, ideas for improvement or things you'd like to see, email me at To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Shohei Ohtani ‘most likely' will make his Dodgers pitching debut this week
The long-anticipated wait appears to be nearly over — Shohei Ohtani likely will pitch this week. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced after Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants that Ohtani 'most likely' will make his Dodgers pitching debut this week against the San Diego Padres. He likely will be an opener, only pitching for one inning. 'I don't know which day he's going to open for us, but there's a high probability he's going to open for us in the coming days,' Roberts said. For Ohtani, it's been a long road back to pitching. He signed with the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700-million contract before the 2024 season — a value representing not just his MVP-level bat, but his potential Cy Young Award-level pitching. He underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2023, only hitting in his first season with the Dodgers. He tallied unprecedented numbers at the plate (.310 batting average, league-high 54 home runs, 130 RBI and 59 stolen bases). In recent weeks, Ohtani ramped up his throwing program, facing live hitters a handful of times. Ohtani had been brilliant for the Angels, going 38-19 with a 3.01 earned-run average over 86 starts since coming over from Japan before the 2018 season. In 2022, Ohtani posted his best pitching numbers in the majors, with a 15-9 record, a 2.33 earned-run average and 219 strikeouts over 166 innings en route to placing fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting. It'll likely be an incremental start for Ohtani when he returns as he looks to add more pitches and innings in the weeks ahead. 'He's getting very eager, getting very excited,' Roberts said before Sunday's game. 'I think that there's a point where, in hearing from Shohei, that the effort that it takes to throw lives and things like that, [rather] than to play a game, then let's use those bullets in a game. He's getting very excited.' Now those proverbial 'bullets' will likely be used this week at Dodger Stadium.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors: No discussions for Bucks star (report)
As the NBA braces for what's expected to be a busy offseason, there is arguably no bigger name than Giannis Antetokounmpo. There's been plenty of speculation on if Antetokounmpo could end up on the trade market due to the Bucks' current roster situation. But ESPN's Brian Windhorst threw cold water on the trade rumors. There have already been reports that the Antetokounmpo market has cooled despite rumors, and that appears to be the case. Advertisement 'Right now, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market,' Windhorst said. 'There is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions. He has not asked for it. The Bucks are not looking to trade him.' Antetokounmpo, 30, is at the height of his powers and put together another stellar season in Milwaukee, finishing third in MVP voting. But the Bucks' roster construction has been a mess recently, plus Damian Lillard's ruptured Achilles tendon added to the franchise's uncertainty. While the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals with Antetokounmpo as the NBA Finals MVP, they haven't made it past the second round since then. They've lost in the first round in the past three seasons and the roster doesn't look ready to compete even with Antetokounmpo putting up MVP-level numbers. That's where all the trade speculation has come throughout the summer with multiple teams interested in the two-time MVP's services. Naturally, Antetokounmpo would lead to a haul of assets between draft picks and talented players. But it doesn't sound like the Bucks are making him available in trade talks based on the reporting. Advertisement Antetokounmpo has voiced how much he enjoys playing in Milwaukee, plus he did bring the franchise its first title since 1971. For now, it's looking like the Bucks will keep their homegrown star while reloading their roster. More Celtics content Read the original article on MassLive.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'F**k that' — Draymond Green tells Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to block out NBA Finals noise
(Image Source - Getty Images) When the heat is on during the biggest moments, some players freeze up. But not Draymond Green. After Game 3, where the Indiana Pacers unexpectedly led 2–1, the four-time NBA champ had a straightforward message for Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander — 'F**k that. Shoot it 35 times.' Green's message? Don't pay attention to the critics analyzing his shot count or foul calls – this is the time to step up, take charge, and guide Oklahoma City back into the series. Draymond Green insists MVP-level aggression is what will define the Finals After losing 116-107 in Game 3 and finding themselves behind 2-1 in the series against the Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough outing, scoring merely 24 points and attempting just three shots in the fourth quarter, making only one. Green shared a candid take on his podcast with Baron Davis and Metta World Peace. — "When I watched that game tonight, I never felt like Shai said, 'I'm taking over this game. I'mma win this game. ''. The experienced power forward emphasized that SGA shouldn't allow media talk about "shooting too much" or "foul-baiting" to influence his game plan. 'Don't fall into the trap of what the world is saying… F**k that. Yeah, shoot it 35 times. You gotta go for it!' Green shouted, pushing Shai to get back that confidence he had in his earlier games, especially the 34 points and 8 assists he scored in just 36 minutes during Game 2. Draymond & Metta tell Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'SHOOT 35 TIMES' in Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals In his postgame talk, Gilgeous-Alexander admitted the team had its issues, noting how Indiana's physical play and strong pick-and-roll game messed with OKC's rhythm. He only scored 3 points in the fourth quarter, despite coming in with a mindset to keep the game close. Still, Green was there to remind him of his MVP credentials—leading the league with 32.7 PPG in 2024–25, outpacing big names like Curry and Giannis, and highlighting why the Thunder need him to step up as a leader. The Thunder, coming off a franchise-best 68-win season and breaking their previous single-season record of 61 wins, are turning to their star once more. Shai has already scored 38 points in Game 1 and 34 in Game 2 of the Finals, establishing a Finals debut record of 72 points in his first two games. Now, with everything at stake, Green's message is straightforward: take on the responsibility, prove the naysayers wrong, and unleash that MVP-level performance. As the series tilts towards the Pacers, the Thunder are counting on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to get back to his bold and fearless style of play. Draymond Green's no-nonsense advice to tune out the media, take your chances, and seize control resonates throughout Oklahoma City. Also Read: 'Your Spit Should Taste Different' — Tyrese Haliburton jokes as he describes the intensity of playing in the NBA finals If SGA can lead with confidence and intensity, OKC still has a genuine chance at clinching their first Finals title. Now's the moment to rise to the occasion, ignore the distractions, and let the MVP shine like an MVP should.
