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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Heat Reporter Sends NBA Fans Into Frenzy With Stunning Look
Trish Christakis, a rising star in NBA media coverage, became the talk of the league this week, not for a breaking story or sideline scoop, but for a viral photo that sent fans into a frenzy. The CBS Miami sports reporter, who covers the Miami Heat, posted a heartfelt message following the team's elimination from the playoffs and it came with a stunning courtside photo that stole the show. 'Year 3! What a season for the Miami Heat, thankful 🙏🏻❤️🏀 Thank you, Aaron Visions for snapping this pic during my last live shot this season!' she wrote on X. The image showcased Christakis in a form-fitting dress with elegant accessories and a confident presence that resonated with fans. Advertisement Within hours, the post had racked up over 7 million views and 86,000 likes. The comments? Unfiltered appreciation. 'Officially a Miami Heat fan. Even if they do lose by 50 in the playoffs,' one user joked. 'Well lord have mercy I see they turned up the heat in Miami,' another added. One fan simply said, 'Sheeeesh.' Christakis, who has over 27,000 Instagram followers and rising, has built a loyal base thanks to her blend of journalistic skill and eye-catching on-screen charisma. A University of Illinois graduate with a background in journalism and deep sports roots, she played soccer and covers everything from the NBA to March Madness- Christakis is more than just a viral moment. She's built credibility reporting from NBA sidelines, covering Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut, and even working the Stanley Cup and MLS beat. Advertisement Still, this week's viral moment cemented her as more than just a name on a media credential. With Miami out of the postseason and the Heat enduring another disappointing early exit, some fans admitted Trish was one of the season's few bright spots. 'Possibly the best thing the fans had to look at during those disastrous two home games,' one said, referencing the Heat's 55-point loss to the Cavs in Game 4. Whether it's her professional polish or personal style, Trish Christakis has found a way to stand out in the crowded world of NBA media. And with Heat fans looking toward next season for hope, many seem content knowing that, win or lose, they'll still get to see Christakis doing her thing, stylishly holding down the sideline. So, while the Heat may have been swept, Trish Christakis definitely left a mark this postseason.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Trish Christakis responds to Dave Portnoy post after viral sideline moment during NBA Playoffs
Trish Christakis, a Miami Heat reporter, continues to capture online attention—not just for her NBA Playoff coverage but also for a viral interaction with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. While the Miami Heat's 2025 postseason ended early with a sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Christakis became a breakout personality off the court. A recent sideline photo of her went viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing nearly five million views and drawing praise for her on-camera presence and style. Peachy!!!! I need to do a follow up story on her now 🥹❤️ — Trish Christakis (@TrishChristakis) April 30, 2025 On Tuesday night, Christakis joined the social media conversation when Portnoy posted a picture of his dog, Miss Peaches, calling her 'the cutest spokeswoman who ever lived.' The lighthearted post had already garnered over 530,000 views by early Wednesday. Christakis replied with a playful message: 'Peachy!!!! I need to do a follow-up story on her now,' accompanied by a red heart and doe-eyed emoji. The moment further boosted Christakis's profile, demonstrating how sports journalists are increasingly intersecting with digital pop culture. Her engaging online presence and strong reporting have helped her become a fan favorite, especially among those newly discovering her work through viral posts.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Viral Miami Heat Reporter Trish Christakis Responds to Dave Portnoy's 'Cutest Spokeswoman Ever' Message
The Miami Heat's 2025 NBA Playoffs left much to be desired as the Heat were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Through it all, Miami Heat reporter Trish Christakis went viral for her strong on court presence as fans hyped up her sense of style and appearance at NBA games featuring one of the Eastern Conference's most famous teams. Advertisement On Tuesday evening, the Heat reporter could not contain herself as she became smitten with a post from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on X. Portnoy shared a photo of his beloved dog Miss Peaches that caught the attention of Christakis on a busy night of playoff action. Dave Portnoy at a 2024 college football game. © Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Portnoy called his dog the "cutest spokeswoman who ever lived' in a post that was viewed over 530,000 times as of early Wednesday morning. Christakis replied in traditional journalist fashion as she announced her intentions to the Barstool founder. "Peachy!!!! I need to do a follow-up story on her now," she wrote along with a doey-eyed emoji and a ruby red heart emoji. Christakis has gone viral on X with her recent sideline photo garnering nearly five million views on the social media platform as of the same timeframe. Advertisement Her photo showcased her dedication to her craft of NBA reporting as fans acquainted themselves with the viral reporter for the first time. Related: Charles Barkley Reveals Nine-Word Phrase That Caused Julius Erving to Fight Larry Bird
Euronews
29-01-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Italian data privacy agency probes China's DeepSeek AI, as EU tests GDPR compliance
Italian data protection authority Garante has launched a compliance probe into the companies behind China's DeepSeek AI service, and the European Commission will check whether the service complies with its broader tech rules, according to spokespeople for the institutions. Garante has launched its investigation into Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence and Beijing DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence, giving the companies 20 days to furnish details on how the AI chatbot complies with GDPR, the European data protection law. The agency said it is particularly looking into what data is collected, for what purpose, where it's being stored and if it has been used to train the AI model. Theodore Christakis, professor of data law at the University of Grenoble, told Euronews that it was clear that data was sent to China. Since the company operates in the EU, Christakis said that the company is obliged to wholly apply GDPR. "However, they don't even mention the GDPR in their privacy policy, which shows that there is a problem,' he added. The probe was triggered after consumer advocacy groups Euroconsumers and Altroconsumo wrote to Garante questioning how data are is protected and stored in China and whether it could ever be accessed by the Chinese government. Under EU law, personal data can only be transferred to a third country if that country is deemed to provide adequate levels of protection or if special agreements are in place. 'China could never get an adequacy decision because it's very clear that their surveillance system does not meet the European requirements,' Christakis told Euronews. Chinese companies such as TikTok can only operate in Europe if they pledge to safeguard data according to EU guidelines. Usage of European data by those companies making this pledge has also raised concerns. 'The problem with this type of scenario is how can you enforce such a decision if somebody does not have a legal representative establishment in Europe? Even if they fine them, are they going to pay?' Christaki asked. Irena Moozová, the deputy director-general of the European Commission's justice directorate, told Euronews that the executive is examining whether there may be breach of EU laws by DeepSeek. "We are committed to protect all the rights of the European citizens and the legislation in place," she said. 'This is the great thing in Europe, is that we have the AI Act, you can be reassured that the services offered here in the EU by providers will respect our rules,' said European Commission digital affairs spokesperson Thomas Regnier. However, he precised "these are very early stages. I'm not talking about an investigation yet." 'DeepSeek raises concerns about compliance with the EU AI Act, particularly regarding data protection and intellectual property,' Italian MEP Brando Benifei (S&D), told Euronews. Benifei, who steered the AI Act through the European Parliament, indicated that transparency about training data sources was essential to avoid violations, such as unauthorized scraping of personal data or copyrighted material. 'Europe must remain competitive while enforcing its human-centric, rights-based approach to AI, setting a global standard for ethical and transparent innovation,' he added. What is DeepSeek AI and why is everybody talking about it? DeepSeek's eponymous large language model (LLM) has stunned Silicon Valley by becoming one of the biggest competitors to US firm OpenAI's ChatGPT. The latest DeepSeek models, released this month, are said to be both extremely fast and low-cost. The DeepSeek-R1, the last of the models developed with fewer chips, is already challenging the dominance of giant players such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta, and this week sent stocks in chipmaker Nvidia plunging on Monday. ' The race for AI is far from being over' and 'Europe is ready to take its place in this race,' European Commission digital affairs spokesperson Thomas Regnier said.
