Decorated United States swimmer Michael Phelps called out USA Swimming yet again, this time going into great detail about his belief the program is declining. Phelps posted a lengthy, five-page statement on Instagram, doubling down on his call for action within the organization. “I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they …
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Christian Pulisic, his father and Tim Weah rail against ‘evil’ US soccer critics | USA
Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic and his father, Mark, delivered searing takes on ex-US men’s national team players who criticized the team during their recent run of bad form, with Weah calling the pundits “evil”. The trio made the comments in the latest epsiode of the Pulsic docuseries on Paramount+, the final episodes of which were released this week. The new …
Read More »Blackwater’s founder wants to sell you a privacy phone made in the USA
Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the founder of infamous private military contractor Blackwater, has just released a new version of its “privacy-first” UP Phone that will be made in the US — at some point. The original UP Phone was described by the company as “the ultimate privacy-focused smartphone” and by privacy platform …
Read More »Ex-Miss USA, Miss Teen USA React to Miss Universe CEO’s Blue Eyes Remark
When Anne Jakrajutatip was asked how she would evolve beauty pageants, the Miss Universe CEO didn’t hesitate. She didn’t believe evolution was necessary. “Evolution?” Jakrajutatip asked, her eyes widening as she sat alongside Victoria Kjær Theilvig during a press conference in November 2024 after the 21-year-old from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe. “We have blond and blue eyes,” Jakrajutatip continued, …
Read More »Ex-Miss USA, Miss Teen USA Give First Joint Interview Since Resigning
The night before they went shopping for a dress for the 2023 Miss Teen USA pageant, UmaSofia Srivastava‘s mother had a dream. Her then-16-year-old daughter was wearing a purple gown — and a crown. That dream came true, complete with the purple dress, but there was no premonition of what would come next. Eight months after winning her title, Srivastava …
Read More »USA Today Predicts Broncos Finish 12-5, Win AFC West
In July 2024, prominent media publication USA Today predicted the Denver Broncos — led by then-rookie quarterback Bo Nix — would finish with a 4-13 record and a last-place standing in the AFC West. What a difference a year makes. On Wednesday, USA Today released its 2025 projections for each NFL team, forecasting the Broncos — now a bona fide …
Read More »Apple CEO Tim Cook’s $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing came with a gift for Trump: a glass ‘Made in USA’ plaque mounted on 24-karat gold
As if a $100 billion promise to invest in U.S. manufacturing wasn’t enough, Apple CEO Tim Cook gave President Donald Trump another token of commitment: a customized glass plaque mounted on a 24-karat gold stand. “It’s a unique unit of one,” Cook said. After Cook pointed out during his Oval Office visit that the gift box was made in California, …
Read More »Texas takes top spot in USA Today preseason coaches poll, leading nine SEC teams
Texas holds the top spot in the USA Today preseason coaches football poll released on Monday. The Longhorns received 28 of the 67 first-place votes. Defending national champion Ohio State is No. 2 after receiving 20 first-place votes and the Buckeyes are followed by No. 3 Penn State, No. 4 Georgia and No. 5 Notre Dame. Texas leads nine Southeastern …
Read More »‘Love Island USA’ Miguel Harichi Finally Breaks Silence On Louis Russell Beef
‘Love Island USA’ Miguel Harichi Drops Bromance W/ Louis Russell … Keep Leah Out the Drama!!! Published August 2, 2025 3:02 PM PDT | Updated August 2, 2025 4:19 PM PDT “Love Island USA” alum Miguel Harichi is finally breaking his silence on the drama with Louis Russell after his GF Leah Kateb unfollowed him — and yup, there’s some …
Read More »‘Love Island USA’ Huda Mustafa’s Red Carpet Debut With Netflix Reality Star Sparks Rumors
‘Love Island USA’ Huda Mustafa Interlocked or Extra Thirsty??? Red Carpet Debut With Hot New Reality Star Published August 1, 2025 9:43 AM PDT | Updated August 1, 2025 11:12 AM PDT ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 star — and most loved-to-be-hated islander — Huda Mustafa made her red carpet debut this week, and she didn’t arrive solo … showing …
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