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Daniel Trainor is the Senior Editor, Sports for Us Weekly based in Detroit. He began working at Us in February 2024 where he covers everything from Travis Kelce to Rory McIlroy and exclusive interviews with the likes of Drew Brees and WWE’s Rhea Ripley. He previously worked at The Messenger and E! Online, with bylines at other outlets including Interview Magazine, Vulture and SB Nation. A graduate of Michigan State University’s journalism program, Daniel spends most of his free time complaining about MSU athletics, watching pro wrestling and searching “closest brewery to me.” He can be reached via email at dan.trainor@usmagazine.com.

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Mom of Former Baseball Player, 18, Writes Heartbreaking Post After His Death

The mother of former Eden Prairie High School baseball player Drew Von Fisher remembered her late son on what would have been his 19th birthday. “Happy 19th birthday Drew in Heaven!” Michele Fisher wrote via Facebook on Wednesday, August 12. “Words I never thought I’d have to say! Heartbroken doesn’t cover it! I am so […]

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Eagles Star Cooper DeJean’s Mom Katie Gets Honest About His Dating Life

Katie DeJean, the mother of Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean, acknowledged there’s been nearly as much interest in her son’s personal life as his professional one in recent months. Cooper, 23, has recently been seeing Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers, with the pair debuting their relationship publicly at the Kentucky Derby in May. Summers, 25, […]

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Kurt Busch Breaks Down in Tears Talking About Brother Kyle’s Death

Motorsports legend Kurt Busch got emotional recalling how the dreams of his late brother, Kyle Busch, were cut short after his sudden death in May. “As fatherhood came around for him, Kyle wanted to stay active and keep racing, that way he could race against Brexton,” Kurt, 48, said in a preview of USA Network’s […]

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Fiancee of Climber Jake Whisenant Reveals How She Found Out About His Death

Emma London, the fiancée of late climber Jake Whisenant, broke her silence about his sudden death in an emotional essay. “One week ago, just before sunset, I received the call that no one ever wants to get about the love of their life,” London wrote for Climbing Magazine this week. “Jake had fallen to his […]

Comedian Shane Gillis Turned Down UFC Freedom 250 Invite Says He Didnt Vote For President Trump

Shane Gillis Initially Turned Down UFC 250 Invite, ‘Didn’t Vote’ for Trump

Comedian Shane Gillis showed up at UFC’s Freedom 250 event at the White House in June – but it took a whole lot of convincing. “Day-of, I was like, ‘I shouldn’t f***ing go,’” Gillis, 38, said on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast on Thursday, August 13. Rogan, 59, who is also a commentator for UFC, […]

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Golden Knights’ Carter Hart Has Suspension Upheld for Sexual Assault Charges

Hockey Canada announced continued suspensions for four players accused of sexual assault in 2018, including Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart. Hart, 28, helped lead the Golden Knights to the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals earlier this year, before ultimately falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games. Hart and four other players from Team Canada’s […]

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Patriots' Will Campbell and Fiancee Share Engagement Photos, Proposal Details

It didn’t take long for New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell to know that fiancée Ashlynn Nussmeier was The One. Will, 22 and Ashlynn, 21, started dating in June 2025, after being introduced by Ashlynn’s brother, then-Louisiana State University quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier. “I knew I wanted to propose after the first time we hung […]

College Baseball Player Posts Emotional Goodbye to Brother

College Baseball Player Reveals Death of Brother, 22, From Rare Skin Disease

University of Evansville baseball player Simon Schulz announced the death of his brother, Sam, after a battle with a rare skin disease. Sam was 22. “To my best friend, my idol, my role model, my big brother, thank you for everything you have done for me,” Simon shared via Instagram on Wednesday, August 12. “Thank […]

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High School Football Player Dead After ‘Serious Medical Emergency’ at Practice

Odin Hensley, a senior football player at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, has died after suffering a serious medical emergency at practice. He was 17. Hensley went into “cardiac arrest” on Monday, August 10, according to a GoFundMe arranged in his honor, and was transported by emergency helicopter to nearby Dell Children’s Medical […]

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Aaron Rodgers Secretly Funded Security Cameras in His Neighborhood: Report

Aaron Rodgers reportedly funded a batch of controversial security cameras in his New Jersey neighborhood amid concerns about his privacy. Rodgers, 42, donated $37,000 to the township of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, to fund new automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras for its police department in 2024, according to a FOIAball report on Wednesday, August […]

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Wife of NHL's Nicolas Hague Shares Major Update After Cancer Diagnosis at 26

Ally Hague, the wife of Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague, provided a hopeful update after being diagnosed with colon cancer last year at the age of 26. “15 months of this cancer battle, 5 procedures, 2 major surgeries, 6 rounds of chemo, 1 round of IVF, countless scans, and 10 rounds of immunotherapy left. Today […]

JJ Watt Breaks His Silence About Tony Romo Arrest

J.J. Watt Breaks His Silence About Tony Romo’s Arrest After Taking Over Job

J.J. Watt addressed Tony Romo’s arrest last month, which led to the former Houston Texans star taking over Romo’s spot in the CBS Sports broadcasting booth. “Haven’t said much because it’s not the circumstances you’d hope it would happen under, but I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity and look forward to working with a legendary […]

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Chelsea Freeman Called 911 in Panic Before Being Admitted to the Hospital

UPDATE — 8/12/26, 12:55 p.m. ET: Chelsea Freeman, the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, explained why she was admitted to the hospital with a “health scare” earlier this month. “Woke up in the middle of the night with really sharp, intense chest and back pain,” she shared via her Instagram Story on […]

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Karlie Kloss' Husband Josh Kushner and Bob Iger Buy Lakers for $12 Billion

Businessman Josh Kushner, husband of Karlie Kloss, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger purchased the Los Angeles Lakers in a record-breaking deal worth more than $12 billion. “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the […]

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Pat McAfee Responds to Backlash for Attending Patriot Games With Trump

Pat McAfee is facing backlash for attending the 2026 Patriot Games with President Donald Trump, with some critics pointing to his past comments about staying out of politics. McAfee, 39, greeted Trump, 81, on the tarmac of the Cleveland airport on Tuesday, August 11, before traveling to the Games at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez Wedding Reece Weaver Broadway Gig and More Top Stories

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's Wedding and More Top Us Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 11, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11 after nearly 10 years together. The private wedding was […]

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Matt LaFleur Explains Why He Missed Funeral Service for Jeff Ulbrich’s Wife

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur explained the cruel sequence of events that led to him missing the funeral service for Cristina Ulbrich, the late wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich. LaFleur, 46, made plans to fly privately to the memorial from the Packers’ training camp location in Green Bay, according to […]

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Former WWE Star Dawn Marie Joins OnlyFans at 55, Issues Warning About Nudity

Former WWE star Dawn Marie has announced her arrival on OnlyFans at the age of 55. “I’d love to hear from you in DM’s so don’t be shy, send me a message! 👋🏼,” she shared on her page. “Keep it fun, flirty and respectful.” Marie added, “Please note only sexy shoots and implied nudity will […]

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Mike Vrabel Gives Curious Answer When Asked About Counseling With Wife Jen

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel attempted to pivot when asked about attending marriage counseling during the offseason at a press conference on Tuesday, August 11. ESPN reporter Kalyn Kahler asked Vrabel, 50, “What did you learn from that counseling and how did you balance that personal commitment with getting ready for this season?” […]

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Reece Weaver Makes Major Career Announcement After Surprising DCC Retirement

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver announced some major career news after her surprising retirement from the team earlier this year. Weaver, 24, will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago next month, she announced on Tuesday, August 11. “A DREAM COME TRUE 😭♥️,” Weaver wrote via Instagram. Weaver will begin performances on […]

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New York Giants Legend Jeremy Shockey Reveals He Got a Vasectomy at 21

Former New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey revealed the candid reason he decided to get a vasectomy at just 21 years old. “I had no kids, I didn’t want any kids,” Shockey, 45, said on the August 2 episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, adding that he only had “so much space” in […]

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