Alex Palou makes history at Indy 500
Alex Palou made history at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday by becoming the first ever driver from Spain to win the race.
Palou, who won the IndyCar championships in 2021, 2023 and 2024, was able to capture victory at the Indy 500 for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old Spaniard finished with a time of 02:57:38.2965, and finished ahead of 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, who came in second place.
There was plenty of support for Palou, including from fans waving the Spanish flag.
Group of people from Spain in the section next to me, celebrating Palou's win. #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/4Ku1vgAStt
— Alex Gray (@AlexGray83) May 25, 2025
The 28-year-old drank from the traditional bottle of milk after winning.
Cheers to @AlexPalou and the No. 10 team. Drink that milk! #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/mBWuyBFHpP
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
For those wondering, Palou went with whole milk.
Palou has been dominant this season and has won five of the six races. Kyle Kirkwood is the only other driver who has won in the series this year. Palou is first in the IndyCar standings and looking to win the championship for the third year in a row.
Austin Reaves’ reported salary demands are revealed
Austin Reaves is still under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for one more guaranteed season, but beyond that is where it could get a little bit dicey.
Reaves is all but certain to decline his $14.9 million option for the 2026-27 season, Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported this week. Additionally, Pincus notes that Reaves will be seeking a salary in the $30 million per season starting range.
The 26-year-old Reaves is under contract for $13.9 million in 2025-26 regardless. But Pincus adds that the most that the Lakers can extend Reaves for beyond would be for $19 million per season (well short of his desired $30 million figure in free agency). You can read Pincus’ full report on the situation here.
Reaves is a beloved lifelong Laker who is one of the team’s rare homegrown success stories of the LeBron James era. He has also earned his way into a sizable new payday, having averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game last season (despite having to share the ball with both James and Luka Doncic).
But if Reaves’ salary demands are that high, he might not be a Laker for very much longer. With their glaring need for a more balanced roster featuring greater size in the frontcourt, the Lakers would be wise to maximize a return for Reaves right now by trading him away this offseason (or by the trade deadline next February at the latest).
That is why some leading media figures believe that Reaves is a virtual lock to be traded away this summer. Others however are not so sure, including some local Lakers reporters.
Concerning report emerges about potential Minnesota Twins sale
The Minnesota Twins are up for sale, but a concerning report has emerged indicating that nobody is particularly eager to purchase the franchise.
Eight months after putting the franchise up for sale, the Pohlad family is likely to have to lower their asking price due to a lack of interest, according to Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press. The Pohlads had hoped to fetch $1.7 billion for the team, but the price has fallen closer to $1.5 billion and may be adjusted further as interest continues to be low.
The Twins’ finances are a concern for potential owners. One potential bidder lost interest at the current asking price after viewing the club’s financial records, while another described the prospects of a sale as “dismal.” Reports have indicated that the team is over $400 million in debt.
The Twins play in a small market, limiting their cash flow. The team also left their broadcast deal with FanDuel Sports Network last year, eliminating a key source of income.
The Pohlad family cannot lower the price too much, even if they are looking for a way out. Fellow owners are unlikely to approve of the family selling at a lower price, as it would risk diminishing the values of the other 29 franchises.
The Pohlad family confirmed last October that they would listen to offers for the franchise, having owned the team since 1984. It is not particularly common that a professional sports franchise would struggle to find interested buyers, but seven months later, that is where the Twins find themselves.
911 audio released from Gregg Popovich medical incident
Former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a medical emergency last month, and now the audio from the 911 call made that day has been released.
This week, TMZ Sports published the 911 audio from the medical incident that Popovich suffered in April while at a restaurant. Popovich was dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in San Antonio, Tex. when he suddenly fainted.
“I have a guest that is not responding,” said an unidentified male caller on the tape. “Down here in the restaurant. [He is] barely responding … He passed out for a little bit.”
The caller then told the 911 operator a few seconds later that “he’s responding now.” You can listen to the full audio tape here.
TMZ had also previously obtained a video purportedly showing Popovich, who is 76 years old, on a stretcher being loaded into the back of an ambulance.
The April medical incident was separate from the stroke that Popovich suffered last November before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Popovich, who had not coached at all since suffering the stroke, announced earlier this month that he was officially retiring as a head coach and transitioning into the Spurs’ front office. The five-time NBA champion Popovich made the announcement publicly in front of reporters and noted that he was “getting better by the day” (but still looked frail while doing so).
Having coached the Spurs since 1996, Popovich is the winningest coach in NBA history with 1,592 total victories (regular season and playoffs). San Antonio has already tabbed Mitch Johnson, who took over on an interim basis after Popovich’s stroke, as their new full-time head coach. The 38-year-old Johnson will now lead the Spurs (and their core of Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle) into the future as they look to improve on their 34-48 finish this season.
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers backup plan emerges
The Pittsburgh Steelers have put a lot of hope into Aaron Rodgers signing with them to be their quarterback in 2025, but a new report suggests they do have a Plan B if that pursuit fails.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on “SportsCenter” Saturday that the Steelers would likely have interest in Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins if Rodgers does not sign with them. The Falcons would have to retain a portion of Cousins’ $37.5 million in guarantees in order to facilitate a trade.
“I had some conversations with people this week that led me to believe that Cousins is at the very least on the Steelers’ radar, if something were fall through on Rodgers,” Fowler said, via Adam Wells of Bleacher Report.
Fowler also noted that the Steelers may be Cousins’ only hope of getting out of Atlanta this offseason, as interest has cooled in him from elsewhere.
Cousins lost his starting job to Michael Penix Jr. last season while still in the first year of a 4-year, $180 million contract he signed last offseason. He has asked for a trade, but the no team is willing to take on the entirety of that contract, and the Falcons appear likely to hold onto him until at least training camp.
The Steelers and Cleveland Browns had both been mentioned as potential trade destinations for Cousins, but Cleveland’s decision to pick two quarterbacks in the NFL Draft likely takes them out of the running. The Steelers’ best option currently on the roster is veteran Mason Rudolph, so they are likely to want to improve the position before the season starts.
The belief is that Rodgers is still most likely to land with the Steelers, and the quarterback has not done anything to dispute that lately.
Shohei Ohtani had great reactions during his live BP session
Shohei Ohtani threw a live batting practice session to his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on Sunday, and fans loved some of his reactions while pitching.
Ohtani threw 23 pitches during his simulated inning. He got two strikeouts and a groundout. He also issued a walk and allowed a double to Korean teammate Hyeseong Kim.
Though Kim touched up Ohtani for the double, he also hit a comebacker to the Japanese pitcher in his first at-bat. Ohtani made a nice snag and then did a great pose as he pretended to throw to first base. Ohtani also did an umpire’s strikeout motion after getting a strikeout. The Dodgers shared a video of both reactions.
Shohei's reactions during live BP. 😂 pic.twitter.com/PeT3IlOx5T
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 25, 2025
It’s great to see Ohtani having some fun.
Ohtani got his pitching practice in at Citi Field prior to the Dodgers’ Sunday night game against the New York Mets.
Ohtani has not pitched yet this season, but he has been successful as a designated hitter. He has batted .296 with 9 doubles and 17 home runs, with a 1.020 OPS. He is still working his way back from surgery he underwent on his elbow in September 2023. This was Ohtani’s first time facing live hitters since his surgery.
According to Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior, Ohtani threw mostly in the 94-95 mph range, and he touched 96-97 mph a few times.
#Dodgers PC Mark Prior said Ohtani looked “healthy” and as throwing “free and easy.” Most important things Prior was looking for. Velocity was 94-5 mph, touched 96-97 couple times. Threw a couple sweepers
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) May 25, 2025
Video of slim-looking Luka Doncic draws attention online
Luka Doncic may officially be out of his junk food era.
The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic made a public appearance in Spain over the weekend. Doncic was in attendance at a Real Madrid basketball game, which was the team’s Liga ACB season finale against Granada.
Video emerged of Doncic, who began his professional career with Real Madrid from 2015-18 after playing for several years prior to that with their youth teams, sitting in the stands next to club president Florentino Perez. Doncic was looking extremely slim in a simple white T-shirt and slacks.
Check out the video below.
GUESS WHO’S HERE…
— Liga Endesa (@ACBCOM) May 25, 2025
¡Llega al Movistar Arena @luka7doncic para animar al @RMBaloncesto en su último partido de temporada regular de #LigaEndesa! pic.twitter.com/wNUu26wtlh
The 26-year-old Doncic, officially listed at 230 pounds, has struggled with weight and conditioning for much of his NBA career. While those issues have not prevented Doncic from being a five-time NBA All-Star and a five-time All-NBA First Team selection already, his weight has been a hot topic over the last several months in particular.
After Doncic was stunningly traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in February, reports leaked out that the Mavericks seemingly had deep concerns about Doncic’s physical shape and lifestyle habits. Then after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round this year, head coach JJ Redick made some comments about conditioning that many believed were directed at Doncic.
Now that it has been nearly a full month since the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, Doncic appears to be making good progress with his health, including from a dietary standpoint. The real-life footage of Doncic is now backing up that assertion as well.
Scott McLaughlin sends heartbreaking post after his Indianapolis 500 crash
Scott McLaughlin caught a brutal break Sunday by crashing at the Indianapolis 500 before the race even began, and had a heartbreaking reaction to it.
McLaughlin crashed on the pace laps before the green flag even flew Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, In. The New Zealand-born driver was devastated after simply losing control of his car while trying to warm his tires.
Here's an on-board look at what happened during Scott McLaughlin's crash during the pace laps of the #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/EvSpnIgGBB
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
The wreck meant McLaughlin’s race was over before it even started, a devastating blow for a driver who was slated to start 10th and was seen as a potential winner. After the race, he took to X and posted a photo of himself on the infield grass with his head in hands, accompanied by a heartbreaking caption.
“I’d never wish this feeling on my worst enemy,” McLaughlin wrote.
I’d never wish this feeling on my worst enemy.#INDY500 #Thirsty3s pic.twitter.com/ZGy8qzZL08
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) May 25, 2025
A similar incident took place in the 1992 Indianapolis 500, but nothing like it has happened recently. For drivers who put so much preparation into the race, this is utterly devastating.
Sunday’s race turned out to be a crash-filled affair, with Alex Palou ultimately claiming his first career Indy 500 victory.
Charles Barkley shares why he still uses a bookie
Charles Barkley still uses an old-school bookie, and he’s not afraid to let people know it.
Barkley joined TNT’s NHL AltCast during Thursday’s Eastern Conference Finals game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. During his appearance, Barkley said that he still uses a real bookie. His reasoning is that there are limits on how much you can wager at online sportsbooks. He doesn’t have the same issue when wagering with a real bookie.
“FanDuel only lets me bet so much, so I gotta have a bookie on the side,” Barkley said, matter-of-factly.
God bless Charles Barkley.
— Mitch Moss (@MitchMossRadio) May 23, 2025
“FanDuel only lets me bet so much, so I gotta have a bookie on the side.” 😂
A true one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/Pgm0QmAkkO
And that is exactly why people love Charles Barkley. He still uses a real bookie, and he’s not afraid to admit it, even if such a subject might be something people typically keep hush about.
Why was Barkley on a telecast for an NHL playoff game? The former NBA star is a big fan of the NHL and loves playoff hockey. He’s a great broadcaster and humorous personality, which makes him a natural fit for any form of TV.
Jordon Hudson fuels more Bill Belichick engagement rumors
Jordon Hudson sparked more speculation over the weekend that she and Bill Belichick may be engaged.
TMZ obtained photos of Hudson waiting for a flight from Raleigh-Durham Airport on Saturday, and noted that she was wearing a large ring on her left ring finger. The outlet could not confirm that it was an engagement ring, but it will spark more speculation amid ongoing rumors.
Jordon Hudson Fuels Bill Belichick Engagement Speculation With Ring | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/ihsFJpqUz1
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 25, 2025
Engagement rumors had already started to surround the pair earlier in the week. Belichick recently made a notable change to the name of his boat that led many to wonder if the iconic coach had proposed. Another recent report claimed that Hudson has told at least one confidant that the two are engaged.
At this point, it is abundantly clear that Belichick and Hudson are serious about each other. The notoriously private and distraction-free coach has not distanced himself from her despite the negative attention she has at times brought to him and his North Carolina program. Things have escalated to the point that North Carolina is reportedly concerned about her influence.
Belichick and Hudson have said nothing publicly about the rumors, and speculation will continue as long as that is the case. It appears clear, however, that Hudson’s influence over Belichick will not be waning anytime soon.
Alex Bregman could miss significant time with leg injury
Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman exited Friday’s game with what the team described as tightness in his quad, and the injury has turned out to be worse than initially expected.
Bregman ripped a line drive to left field during the Red Sox’s 19-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. He rounded first and thought about taking off for second before quickly retreating.
After he abruptly put the brakes on, Bregman came up lame. He immediately motioned for a trainer and then limped into the dugout.
Alex Bregman exits the game after awkwardly rounding first on this play ⬇️
— NESN (@NESN) May 23, 2025
Abraham Toro in to replace him pic.twitter.com/ER5ImamqaY
Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that Bregman felt worse than he expected when the Gold Glove winner woke up on Saturday. Bregman underwent an MRI and was placed on the injured list.
“It’s a significant injury. He’s gonna be out a while,” Cora said. “Very similar to ’21. I’m not gonna give you a timetable. Hopefully, trusting our medical staff, it’s gonna be sooner rather than later, but he’s gonna be out a while.”
Alex Cora spoke to the media about today's win, an update on Alex Bregman's injury, and the Marcelo Mayer call up. 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/U6e4crX3bx
— NESN (@NESN) May 24, 2025
Bregman missed roughly two months when he dealt with a quad injury with the Houston Astros in 2021. He sat out 58 games before returning.
The Red Sox called up Marcelo Mayer, who is one of their top prospects, to take Bregman’s spot on the roster. Mayer started at third base on Saturday and Sunday.
There had been speculation that Rafael Devers would be asked to return to third base in Bregman’s absence, but he has remained Boston’s designated hitter thus far. Devers was openly furious with the Red Sox for giving his fielding job to Bregman over the winter.
Bregman signed a 3-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox in February. He was off to a great start to his first season in Boston with a .299 average, 11 home runs and 35 RBI through 51 games. It sounds like the 31-year-old will now be out through at least the All-Star break.
Josh Hart reacts to rumors about him being benched
The New York Knicks may resort to desperate measures Sunday night as they try to get back into the Eastern Conference Finals, and one player has some mixed emotions about it.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported early Sunday that the Knicks are considering benching Josh Hart for the team’s pivotal Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell Robinson would move into the starting lineup instead, and the Knicks would operate with two big men in an attempt to bolster their struggling defense.
Hart seemed to have mixed emotions about his potential benching when asked about it on Sunday. He made clear that he feels like he has proven himself as a starter, but ultimately is prepared to sacrifice for the good of the team.
“I’ve been the 15th man, I’ve been the third man, I’ve been the sixth man, I’ve been whatever,” Hart told reporters Sunday. “I truly feel like I’m a starter in the league. I think I played amazing this year. So, if it happens, cool. I can’t sit here and preach about sacrifice and getting out of our own personal agendas and then a decision like that is made and then be mad at it.”
Josh Hart this morning on potentially moving to the bench:
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) May 25, 2025
“I’ve been the 15th man, I’ve been the third man, I’ve been the sixth man, I’ve been whatever. I truly feel like I’m a starter in the league. I think I played amazing this year. So, if it happens, cool. I cant’ sit here…
The decision might not necessarily have much to do with Hart, but someone would have to be the odd man out to bring Robinson into the starting lineup. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns are simply more indispensable. Hart also has not been very productive in the first two games of the series, scoring just eight and six points, respectively, in Games 1 and 2.
The Knicks desperately need to turn things around, but have used the same starting lineup virtually all season when fully healthy. Desperation might be starting to seep into more than just the team’s fanbase.
Tom Brady got a chilly reception at the Indianapolis 500
The city of Indianapolis still does not like Tom Brady.
Brady attended the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, In. on Sunday, as part of FOX’s coverage of the event. Brady was introduced to the crowd prior to the start of the race as part of the driver introductions.
Brady wore a full FOX Sports racing uniform, and promptly got major boos from the attendees. He seemed to relish the reception.
It's time for #Indy500 driver intros!@JimmieJohnson | @TomBrady | @MichaelStrahan pic.twitter.com/Qt6eH78Xns
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
The boos were even louder at the venue.
Brady gets booed! Love it #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/kM2hwxOEDf
— Chris Widlic (@Chris_Widlic) May 25, 2025
The reception was reserved for Brady, as Jimmie Johnson and Michael Strahan did not receive anything close to the same response. That is not a surprise, as Brady broke the Indianapolis Colts’ hearts many times during his playing career. Brady went 8-4 against Manning and the Colts during his career, and that does not even include the Colts’ role in Deflategate. There is certainly no love lost between the two sides.
Brady is used to being booed. He will not lose any sleep over this. If anything, it counts as a badge of honor.
Kyle Larson makes admission about his failed ‘Double’ attempt
Kyle Larson once again attempted “The Double” on Sunday by trying to complete the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, but his attempt was foiled by a crash in Indianapolis.
Larson lost control of his vehicle on the 91st lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, causing a crash that knocked him out of the race. That foiled an attempt that was already in jeopardy after the Indianapolis 500 was delayed by about a half hour due to a rain shower, risking Larson’s ability to make it to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on time.
KYLE LARSON LOSES CONTROL 🫣
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
The No. 17 @ArrowMcLaren is OUT of the #Indy500. pic.twitter.com/shImdxZPqb
In an interview after his Indianapolis 500 run ended, Larson admitted he was unsure if he would have been able to finish that race even if he had not crashed.
“I don’t know. I wasn’t too focused on that,” Larson said when asked if he would have had the time to finish the race. “When I’m sitting there for 45 minutes, it was on my mind, but once we got racing, I wasn’t really worried about that.”
Kyle Larson on his wreck. Obviously he is bummed. Also he didn’t know if he would have had to leave the race before it ended. @IndyCarOnFOX pic.twitter.com/XGcJy5MZXA
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 25, 2025
Larson also made the attempt last year, but a rain delay in Indianapolis prevented him from making it to Charlotte, thus foiling the attempt. Tony Stewart remains the only one who has completed both races in the same day.
Larson has yet to say if he will attempt the feat again. He was enthusiastic about it last year, so he may as well keep at it.
Oneil Cruz hits hardest ball ever recorded with towering home run
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has one of the most exciting skill sets in Major League Baseball, and he found a new way to remind fans of that on Sunday.
Cruz blasted a solo home run to right field during the bottom of the third inning of the Pirates game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sunday. If you blinked, you probably would not have seen the ball leave the park.
Cruz’s home run left his bat at 122.9 mph, which made it the hardest-hit ball of the Statcast era. Statcast was officially installed in all 30 MLB ballparks in 2015, so no player has hit a ball harder than Cruz in the past decade.
The ball landed comfortably in the Allegheny River.
Oneil Cruz just hit this ball 122.9 mph.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 25, 2025
That is the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era. pic.twitter.com/dZYilTHie1
You can see another angle of the record-setting swing:
Oneil Cruz's 122.9 MPH homer was the hardest-hit ball of the Statcast Era 😳 pic.twitter.com/VfzAcPLwg8
— MLB (@MLB) May 25, 2025
The home run was the 10th in 45 games this season for Cruz, so he is easily on pace for a career high in that category. He finished with 21 home runs in 146 games last season.
If you remember, Cruz also threw one of the hardest balls of the season a few years back. The 26-year-old has rare physical traits, which is why he is one of the most exciting players in baseball.
Rafael Nadal brought to tears by surprise during French Open farewell ceremony
Rafael Nadal was honored in a farewell ceremony at the French Open on Sunday, and the “King of Clay” was overwhelmed with emotion at the support he was shown.
Nadal, who won a record 14 times at Roland-Garros, received a standing ovation as he walked onto Court Philippe-Chatrier from the locker room. He fought back tears as a highlight reel was played for him on the video board in front of roughly 15,000 fans.
Part of the video included a message from fellow tennis legends Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. The trio then walked onto the court to take part in the tribute to their former rival.
Djokovic is playing in the French Open, but Federer and Murray made unexpected appearances.
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray surprised Rafael Nadal at his Roland-Garros farewell ceremony 🥹👏
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 25, 2025
4 TENNIS LEGENDS. 🎾💯 pic.twitter.com/yjSCzGFuJv
A plaque displaying Nadal’s footprint was also unveiled on the court, where it will remain. Nadal said he initially thought it was only for the 2025 tournament.
“When I saw it, I thought it would only be for this year. When they told me it would be forever, I can’t describe my emotions,” Nadal said. “It’s a great honor. I was thrilled to know it would be present on the most important court of my career.”
Rafa Nadal on his footprint staying on court Philippe-Chatrier forever:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 25, 2025
"When I saw it, I thought it would only be for this year. When they told me it would be forever, I can’t describe my emotions. It's a great honor. I was thrilled to know it would be present on the most… pic.twitter.com/o8Ny4e9qW3
Nadal, winner of 22 grand slams overall, delivered a speech in English, French and his native Spanish. He spoke about how much it meant to him to have Federer, Murray and Djokovic in attendance.
“After all these years fighting for everything it’s unbelievable how the time changes perspective of everything. You don’t know yet, Novak. Probably you know already, Andy. With Roger, we have talked about it a couple times. All of the nerves, pressure, strange feelings you feel when we see each other when we are rivals. It’s completely different when you finish your career. At the end, now, it’s all about being happy about everything that we achieved. At the end, all of us achieved our dreams. We became tennis players. Played in the most important stages of our careers. I think we built amazing rivalries but at the same time in a good way. We showed the world that we can fight as hard as possible, but being good colleagues and respect each other very well.”
Rafa Nadal said beautiful words to Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray during his Roland Garros tribute:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 25, 2025
“After all these years fighting for everything it’s unbelievable how the time changes perspective of everything. You don’t know yet Novak. Probably you know… pic.twitter.com/LdTLarRPFT
Nadal’s career record at the French Open was 112-4. He reached the finals 14 times and never lost when going that deep into the tournament.
Nadal, who will turn 39 next month, played his final competitive match last November before retiring.
Travis Hunter surprises his new wife with incredible wedding gift
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter married fiancée Leanna Lenee on Saturday, and apparently surprised her with quite the wedding gift.
Video from Hunter’s wedding showed him and Lenee cutting the ribbon on a very impressive gift. Hunter seemingly got his wife a customized Mercedes-Benz SUV, modified by German luxury brand Brabus.
There is no way of knowing the exact value of the vehicle, but it would be well over $500,000.
God’s blessings, health and wealth to Mr. & Mrs. Travis Hunter!🤵🏾♂️👰🏻♀️🍾❤️#TravisHunter #SkoBuffs #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/mWlQbUo00s
— Ossacin’s Ducktail (@OssacinDucktail) May 24, 2025
Hunter’s rookie contract with the Jaguars is worth $46.65 million with a $30.6 million signing bonus. He can certainly afford a lavish wedding gift such as this one.
Hunter and Lenee had some drama prior to their wedding, as Lenee admitted that Hunter had cheated on a previous girlfriend before they got together. She also experienced some backlash for her behavior at the Heisman Trophy ceremony last December. The scrutiny led Lenee to temporarily deactivate her Instagram page. Clearly, the drama did not impact the couple too much.
Even though Hunter has not been flawless during rookie camp, he clearly has a bright future ahead of him both personally and professionally. The Jaguars rookie is expected to play on both sides of the ball in the NFL, and the Jaguars hope he can be a franchise-changing player.
Indy 500 has incredible tribute to US Army
The Indy 500 was held on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, and it began with an awesome tribute to the United States Army.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army being established on June 14, 1775. With the Indy 500 being held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, a special tribute was planned for the U.S. Army at the start of the race.
Two Apache helicopters flew around the track hovering over the field during the pace lap:
A pace lap for America with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/xytDqWSIjs
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
The Indy 500 announced the plans before the race and dubbed the tribute the “Pace Lap for America.”
Sunday’s race was the 109th edition of the Indy 500. American driver Josef Newgarden is the back-to-back defending champion at the event.
ESPN has come up with plan for ‘Around the Horn’ time slot
The final episode of “Around the Horn” aired on Friday, and ESPN is not planning to replace the show with an entirely new program as of now.
ESPN on Tuesday will begin airing a half-hour edition of “SportsCenter” in its 5:00 p.m. time slot, according to a report from Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports. Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson will be the primary anchors for the show and will continue to host the 2:00 p.m. edition of “SportsCenter” as well.
Both Barrie and Williamson serve in a variety of roles for ESPN. Barrie, who has been with the network since 2013, hosts ESPN’s studio coverage of college football on Saturdays during the season. He has also helped out with coverage of the Masters and serves as a play-by-play announcer for some weekday college football games.
Williamson was hired by ESPN in 2019 and works on “SC on Snap and “Hoop Streams” in addition to hosting “SportsCenter.”
An ESPN spokesperson told Glasspiegel that the 30-minute edition of “SportsCenter” will occupy the slot that previously belonged to “Around the Horn” for at least several months. A new show could come into play after that.
There have been a number of ideas floated regarding what ESPN can do with its 5:00 p.m. time slot. A report late last year said the network was considering an expansion of another popular program. Another idea that was explored involved Shannon Sharpe, but he has since taken a temporary hiatus from ESPN in the wake of recent allegations a woman made against him.
What happened to ‘Around the Horn?’
ESPN’s decision to cancel “Around the Horn” came as a surprise to many, as the program had aired on the network since 2002. One theory is that the show became too political and ESPN executives were unhappy about that.
Tony Reali, who was the host of “Around the Horn” since Max Kellerman left in 2004, was asked this week about the claims that ESPN canceled the show because it became “too woke.” Reali explained why he does not believe that is the case.
Commanders’ Mike Sainristil hilariously pranks Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil is up on the TikTok trends, and he recently tried one out on his teammate, quarterback Jayden Daniels, ending in sheer hilarity.
Sainristil prank-called Daniels, simply wishing him “goodnight.” Daniel wasn’t feeling it.
“I was just calling to say goodnight,” Sainristil said, holding back his laughter.
“Bro, what the f–k,” Daniels replied. “You straight, dog?”
Sainristil had to put Daniels on mute as he and someone off screen couldn’t contain themselves any longer and burst out laughing.
“You my dog, bro. I’m just checking in real quick,” Sainristil said.
“I just talked to you five minutes ago,” Daniels shot back.
Sainristil told Daniels to “sleep well,” leaving the quarterback in stunned silence for a moment.
“Hey, bro. Bro,” Daniels said. “I don’t know what type of shenanigans you’re on, but you’re acting real bonkers right now.”
Sainristil prank-called several of his other Washington teammates as well. The reactions varied with some similar to Daniels and others recognizing the prank and having their own fun with it.
The calls showcase the light-hearted nature of the Commanders’ locker room and the notable franchise changes since the exit of former owner Daniel Snyder.
