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- Indian Express
Maria Sharapova recalls when Andy Roddick ‘pulled a trick' on her first visit to Paris: ‘Looked like they're from Moulin Rouge'
Tennis great Maria Sharapova recalled in a podcast with Andy Roddick how the American ace once 'pulled a trick' on her while they were competing in Paris. Speaking on the podcast 'Served with Andy Roddick', Sharapova said she was about '19 or 20' and on her first visit to Paris. 'I'm setting context here. Place Vendome (an upscale area of Paris), I was staying at the Park Hyatt for the very first time,' she said. 'You (Roddick) were staying at that hotel. And because I didn't know the area, I said, 'Hey, Andy, you've been here before. Can you give me a few restaurant recommendations for dinner?' And he's like, 'Oh yeah, no, absolutely. There's one around the corner. It's called Hotel Coast.' 'And I was like, oh, great. So, you know, it's my dad and, you know, a few of my male team members, my trainer, coach, and physical therapist: four boys and me. So we walk into the… It's a hotel and it's, like, meant to be a trendy hotel. I didn't know it at the time. We walked in and they sat us down. 'And every server, I mean, looks like they're from Moulin Rouge. And I was like, this guy must be sh**ting me. He really, he just, he purposely took me as a 19-year-old to this, it looked like a show. Like really short skirts and a lot of cleavage. And my team was like, Andy, Andy is the best. I stood up and I walked out. Because I thought you were pulling a trick on me,' Sharapova said, laughing. Roddick pleaded innocence, replying: 'I don't know what kind of room you and your team requested there. Every meal I've ever had there was respectable. The food was great. Nice little music, dim lighting…' However, Roddick — known for being a prankster on the tour — conceded 'That sounds like something I might have done. I'm not going to fully deny it.' Sharapova reflected on a range of topics during the free-wheeling interview and also opened up on motherhood. She said how 'depending on the mood' she calls her son, Theodore by two names. 'We chose a name that would sound similar in both languages. I use Theodore when it's like, let's get this shit done. Because I just, I don't have an extra minute of mental capacity, not physical, mental,' she said. 'And it's Theo every time else. Sharapova also touched upon how parenthood has changed the meaning of Saturdays for her since her playing days. When someone asked me, 'What is your favourite day of the week?' Saturday was my favourite day of the week. Because that is a Grand Slam final. That's where I want it to be. And now when Saturday comes along and you're like, where is my nanny? There's no school. There's no nanny. You're like, I don't know if Saturday's my favourite day.' She added: 'A typical Saturday… it all kind of depends. We travel quite a bit. Our life, I mean, Alexander's family is in the UK. So we spend a lot of time in Europe. In the States, it's all, you know, in California, it's the farmer's market. We like to cook. We're homebodies. So it's not, I wouldn't say it's super exciting, but it's very family oriented.'
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Roblox banned in Qatar over child safety fears as predator reports surface; users now call for Donald Trump to ban the game in the US
Qatar blocked access to the massively popular online platform Roblox on August 13, 2025, sparking shock among players. The move reportedly followed strong social media campaigns in Qatar, raising concerns over child safety, harmful interactions, and exposure to inappropriate content. These campaigns were largely led by YouTuber and streamer Schlep, who was recently banned from Roblox after exposing six alleged sexual predators on the platform. Now, the controversy is spilling over to the United States, where some internet users, mostly concerned parents, are tagging President Donald Trump on social media, urging him to ban Roblox nationwide. The situation has reignited global debates over online game moderation, safety for minors, and whether government intervention is the right approach to protect young gamers. Here's a breakdown of what's happening. Why did Qatar ban Roblox? Roblox allows millions of players to create, share, and play user-generated games. While this creativity is its main appeal, it has also drawn criticism over unsafe interactions, predatory behaviour, and inappropriate content slipping past moderation. In Qatar, these concerns escalated after viral posts claimed children were exposed to harmful situations in-game. The resulting public pressure reportedly pushed authorities to block Roblox entirely. Qatar has reportedly blocked access to Roblox Social Media calls for a US ban on Roblox Following the Qatar ban, some American users began tagging Donald Trump in posts, urging him to ban Roblox in the United States. Supporters of this idea point to similar concerns, especially around child exploitation and poor content moderation; however, many have argued it would be an overreach that punishes millions of safe players. Will trump ban in US Roblox? 🇺🇸 @realDonaldTrump I have a you ban Roblox in the United States of America?In your victory speech, you said America will be safe again, and taking down Roblox, a huge company with a reputation for putting everyone in danger, will certainly fill that.#Roblox I'm not a fan of Trump but I love Roblox BUT YES PLEASE BAN IT ITS GONE TOO FAR I'm pretty sure that Roblox will be ban in the united states of America for predator protection A pattern of global restrictions on Roblox Qatar's action follows similar bans in Turkey, Oman, and China. In each case, safety concerns and weak moderation tools were cited. Despite this, Roblox continues to grow worldwide, boasting millions of active players. The big question now is whether growing public pressure in the US could trigger political action similar to Qatar's. Schlep Roblox controversy explained Schlep, a 22-year-old YouTuber and former Roblox player, built a reputation exposing alleged child predators by posing as minors and catching offenders on camera. His efforts reportedly led to six real-world arrests and stemmed, in part, from his past trauma involving grooming on the platform. In August 2025, Roblox permanently banned him and issued a cease-and-desist letter, alleging his 'vigilante' methods breached community standards by simulating child-endangerment chats, sharing personal data, and bypassing official safety channels. The move ignited sharp debate over how best to protect children online, with voices like KreekCraft defending Schlep's intentions and many calling for more transparent moderation policies.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Wayne Rooney hits back at Tom Brady's ‘work ethic' comment, questions Birmingham City owner's awareness: ‘Not the NFL'
Former England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has fired back after finding himself at the wrong end of some fiery comments directed his way by American NFL great Tom Brady, who recently took over as owner of Birmingham City FC, the club at which Rooney was acting as coach two seasons ago. Wayne Rooney and Tom Brady have shared a few sharp words following a release of an Amazon Prime docuseries on Birmingham City FC. Speaking on his podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, the English star explained how Brady's questioning of his work ethic and demeanor while in charge of Birmingham stung and felt 'unfair'. "I think it was a very unfair comment. When I went into Birmingham, they were in a mess really,' explained Rooney, who has had a tough history in terms of his managerial career after trying to make the switch from his playing days. 'Hence the fact that, the players weren't really the players who could take the club forward.' 'Don't think he really understood football…' Rooney's tenure at Birmingham in the 23/24 season coincided with Brady's onboarding as part-owner and chairperson, a season which was covered in Amazon Prime docuseries 'Brady & The Blues: Birmingham City'. However, it was an unhappy year for the team, as they were relegated from the EFL Championship and into the third division of English football. In the docuseries, Brady and his business manager Ben Rawitz had commented on Rooney, questioning his work ethic and describing him as 'lackadaisical'. However, for a player considered to be one of the most determined and committed to come through the England systems in its long history, the comments didn't go down well for Rooney. "We knew that and Tom [came in] the day before a game, where the day is a little bit light anyway, and I don't think he really understood football that well at the time, maybe he does now…' explained the 39-year-old. 'Football is not NFL…' Rooney also explained that the disconnect stemmed from how the NFL lifestyle sees players go at 110% throughout the season, which isn't a realistic option in the much longer, more taxing world of football. "But what he does understand is, he's a hard worker, we know that, so that's why I'm really disappointed with the comment. Because football is not NFL - NFL works for 3 months a year, players do need rest as well, so I think he was very unfair the way he's come out and portrayed that,' said Rooney. Rooney would be the first to admit that his coaching experience has been disastrous, first being relegated with Derby County following a massive points deduction, before overseeing much of Birmingham's relegation season, and then joining Plymouth Argyle only to part ways halfway through the season with the Pilgrims in last place. Nevertheless, despite not having cracked it at any level as a manager, Rooney remains one of England's finest players in history, both in terms of talent and his dedication to the sport, explaining why the Birmingham owner's comments chafed in such a manner.
