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It looks like Taylor Swift’s wedding bouquet was caught by one lucky lady who hopes for her own “lifetime of love.” “Celebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory,” wrote Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, via Instagram on Sunday, July 5. “And somehow … I ended up catching Tay Tay’s bouquet.” In an Instagram carousel that accompanied the news, Ashley included a photo of herself carrying a posy of blush pink and cream-toned sweet pea blooms, according to an X fan account, amid what appeared to be Queen Anne’s Lace wildflowers, all securely clustered via white ribbon.…

Tom Brady kept it simple for Independence Day. The seven-time Super Bowl champion posted a brief message on Instagram on Saturday. He wished the country a happy birthday and encouraged followers to watch sports, shoot fireworks, and spend time with family over the holiday weekend. Brady’s caption: “Happy Birthday America. Watch some sports, shoot some fireworks, and hug your family this weekend!” He added a P.S. asking followers to drop their own favorite holiday moments in the comments. He noted the message was “off the top of the head.” Brady retired from the NFL in February 2023 after 23 seasons.…

minions monsters poster Ever since they first stumbled onto the big screen, the Minions have been driven by one hilariously simple purpose: finding the biggest, baddest villain they can proudly serve. It’s an idea that never should have worked for more than a single movie, yet Illumination turned these gibberish-speaking yellow creatures into some of the most recognizable animated characters of the last decade. Their endless search for evil masters has always been less about world domination and more about comic incompetence. Every mission inevitably collapses into slapstick chaos, proving that despite their best intentions to help the bad guys,…

Erstwhile Dodgers closer Evan Phillips has barely pitched since the start of 2025. He opened that season on the 15-day injured list for a right rotator cuff strain, ultimately debuting on April 19th. Phillips only made seven appearances before undergoing Tommy John surgery that May, causing him to miss the rest of that season and all of 2026 to date. The Dodgers non-tendered Phillips at the end of 2025, but ultimately re-signed him to a one-year, $6.5MM deal. The fact that it was a one-year deal (and a $13.65MM overall commitment including the luxury tax) suggested that the Dodgers were…

This story is the second of two installments of a feature interview with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. Read also: U.S. ambassador denies donations delayed Gordie Howe Bridge opening U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the Trump administration has not met with Alberta separatists, nor discussed any potential financial support for an independent Alberta, directly contradicting claims made by prominent separatists.“No, we’re not meeting with the separatists and strategizing this at all,” Hoekstra told Global News.A report in the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the talks, said leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project met three times with…

As the CFL’s Official Charity Partner, World Vision Canada works alongside players, teams, and fans to create meaningful change for children and communities worldwide. From clean water initiatives to education and empowerment programs, the partnership highlights how the rhythms of the game can inspire rhythms of change far beyond the field. HAMILTON — Taylor Elgersma led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a come-from-behind victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend. Elgersma’s first CFL touchdown, Brady Oliveira’s “bully ball” on the game-winning drive and the Winnipeg defence shutting the door in the second half powered the Bombers to a 14-13…

Photo: Bob Butrym/RFB Sport Photography / 3Downnation. All rights reserved. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats by a score of 14-13 in front of 20,189 fans at Hamilton Stadium on Sunday evening. Below are my thoughts on the game. Zach goes down Zach Collaros left Sunday’s game after being sacked by Reggie Stubblefield on the first play of the second quarter (more on that in a moment) and did not return. ↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily 3DownNation Newsletter Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at 3 p.m. Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at…

Rebecca McLeod is making the most of her time away from the ring after claiming the Knockout Queen championship, sharing glimpses of a summer filled with sunshine, wake surfing, and celebrations while proudly keeping her newly won title close. Fresh off her victory, which earned her the Knockout Queen victory, McLeod has been documenting life beyond fight night with a series of Instagram posts that show both the rewards of her hard work and the recovery that comes with stepping into the ring. Instagram | Rebecca McLeod “THIS IS JUST THE START,” she wrote after the event, revealing that winning…

Love Island USA hinges on Islanders living together in a villa separate from the outside world — but what does that mean when it comes to phone usage? Season 8, which premiered in summer 2026, showed phones on multiple occasions as Islanders received texts, participated in group votes and even took photos of each other. Viewers might be surprised to know, however, that the phones are provided to everyone once they arrive in Fiji. The participants have to give away their real phones once they join the season. Their replacement devices are modified so they don’t have access to the…

Jessie James Decker’s kids looked toned while soaking up the sun on vacation. “American summers,” Jessie, 38, captioned a Sunday, July 5, Instagram carousel that included a photo of Vivianne, 12, Eric Jr., 10, and Forrest, 8, flashing their abs in swimwear. (Jessie and her former NFL star husband, Eric Decker, also share Denver, 2.) The snap captured the trio wrapping their arms around each other as crashing waves and a blue sky painted a perfect backdrop. Additional images in the post also showed Jessie and her children goofing around with friends and showing off red, blue and white 4th…