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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dak Prescott and Fiancée Welcome Daughter and Share Her Celestial Name
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Dak Prescott is now a father of two! The Dallas Cowboys quarterback and his fiancee Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed their second daughter, born May 22. Prescott shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, writing "God is Great." The photo shows Ramos beaming as she holds their newborn alongside their first daughter, Margaret Jane "MJ" Rose, who was born in February 2024. Now a family of four, Prescott and Ramos have continued their baby name tradition of picking royal and ethereal monikers. Here's everything to know about the meaning, origin, and popularity of their baby's new name: Aurora Rayne Prescott. Origin: Latin Meaning: "Dawn" Similar Names and Variations: Aroa, Aura, Aurea, Aurelia Famous Namesakes: Aurora Quezon (First Lady of the Philippines), Aurora "Rory" Block (country blues guitarist and singer), Princess Aurora (Disney's Sleeping Beauty) Peak Popularity: After re-entering the top 500 charts in 2000, Aurora has steadily climbed the charts. It broke into the top 100 in 2015 and the top 50 in 2018. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name has continued to rise in popularity, peaking at position #16 in 2024. Origin: Yiddish, French, Latin Meaning: "Counsel" or "helpful friend" Similar Names and Variations: Rayna, Reina, Layne Famous Namesakes: Rayne Johnson, American country music singer. Peak Popularity: According the SSA, Rayne reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking at #736 among baby girl names. Since then the name has dropped in popularity, taking the #948 spot in is also Prescott's first name—his full name is Rayne Dakota who proposed to Ramos in October 2024, is clearly embracing his growing family. While fans await his return to the NFL field, he seems to be relishing every moment of fatherhood. He writes under the news-breaking post, "I love you @sarahjane and the Family we've created ♥️" Read the original article on Parents
Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Nine Former Cowboys Nominated for Legendary Honor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Respect the star. That's the rule. Everyone learns it from the time they walk through the door to the time they travel through the exit. Ask Terrell Owens. He has drawn the adoration and disdain of the Dallas Cowboys faithful. He was once knocked off the star by George Teague after some questionable decision-making. He was forgiven and returned years later to serve America's Team proudly, as he wore that same star for three seasons. There's an old saying, 'Once a Raider, always a Raider.' There has never been a Dallas parallel, but the rules work similarly. Fans, media members, coaches, and players all take a gander from time to time to see what former Cowboys are doing. They'll be pleased to see that nine former players are one step closer to the NCAA's version of immortality. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys. Dez Bryant, Dallas Former Dallas Cowboys Nominated for Induction Into the College Football Hall of Fame Jot the names down if you haven't already. Wide receivers Dez Bryant and Randall Cobb were mentioned alongside some of the best football players to ever put in work at the NCAA level. They join seven other Cowboys who have recently been informed of another honor. Per the National Football Foundation, former quarterback and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, quarterback Ryan Leaf, offensive lineman Flozell Adams, cornerback Terence Newman, defensive lineman Greg Ellis, and linebackers Ken Norton Jr. and Kevin Hardy have been nominated to potentially join the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class. All are deserving, but it's likely that not all won't be named as finalists. While each resume speaks for itself, depending on who you are listening to or talking to, the most deserving members of the bunch may vary. Moore was a two-time Quarterback of the Year and two-time First-Team All-American. Leaf was a First-team All-American and Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year who won the Sammy Baugh Trophy. Adams, another First-team All-American (1997), won Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and First-team All-Big Ten honors in 1997. Terence Newman is a member of the Kansas State Wildcats Hall of Fame. He also earned the Jim Thorpe Award, Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors, and a Unanimous All-American nod in 2002. Greg Ellis was a Consensus All-American in 1997, a Third-Team All-American in 1996, and a three-time First-Team All-ACC from 1995–97. Norton, who sadly is the linebackers coach for the hated Washington Commanders now, won an AP National Championship as a coach and First-team All-American honors and a First-team All-Pac-10 nod during his final season in 1987. That brings us to Kevin Hardy. He twice earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors (1994-95). He was also a Dick Butkus Award winner and Consensus All-American in 1995. Dez Bryant and Randall Cobb both played one of the glamour positions, wide receiver. The former is a member of the 88 club along with Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, and CeeDee Lamb. Bryant cleaned up in 2008 by earning a Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year nod. He was also named First-Team All-Big 12 and a Consensus All-American. Cobb played one season in Dallas, but that was nine years after he won 2010 First-Team All-American honors and the second of two First-Team All-SEC nods. As mentioned earlier, arguments can be made for adding each of these extraordinary talents to the list of college football's immortals. Voting ends on Monday, July 1. The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be announced in January 2026.
USA Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Holy Airball' trend explained: Celebs, athletes take time to show off
'Holy Airball' trend explained: Celebs, athletes take time to show off Show Caption Hide Caption 'Holy airball' slang and TikTok trend explained A new TikTok trend is helping people realize when they're preconceived notions and assumptions have missed the mark. - Know Your Meme TikTok users are "flexing" on a whole new level as part of the latest social media trend. The "Holy (Freaking) Airball" TikTok trend features celebrities, professional athletes and just everyday people showing off what they are known for − or rather, things they believe others should already know about them. Even Gordon Ramsey has hopped on the trend. In a TikTok video with more than 5.6 million views as of June 2, Ramsey shared photos with the on-screen caption, "Told them, 'I like to cook.' They said, 'What? Like sheet pan meals?'" The video then shows photos of Ramsey in front of his Las Vegas restaurant with the caption, "Holy airball." "If you are not a sports person, you probably have no idea like what this even means. Basically, an airball is when someone shoots the hoop, like in basketball, and they completely miss," TikTok user Jade Dexter explained in a video. "It's no net, no net at all. You don't hit the rim. You miss your shot, basically." Need a bit more background? Here's what to know about the "Holy (Freaking) Airball" trend. TikTok: No, Trump did not approve $1,200 for stay-at-home moms, despite viral TikTok videos Heartfelt trends: Grown men are wishing their friends sweet dreams. The internet can't get enough. What is the 'Holy (Freaking) Airball' trend? Gaining traction on TikTok in late May, the "Holy (Freaking) Airball" trend features videos of users "flexing," or bragging on what they are most known for, whether it be a career, hobby or achievement. The videos are set to Jeezy's 2005 hit "Survivor." Videos are formatted like a conversation with a new date or friend, in which the user has to "break it" to the other person that they are in fact worth being known about. Actress, singer and dancer Julianne Hough, known for winning "Dancing the the Stars" twice, participated in the trend. In her TikTok video, which had 620,000 views as of June 2, Hough's video starts with a selfie with the on-screen caption, "Told him I liked to dance." The video then transitions to an old photo of Hough dancing as a kid with the on-screen caption, "He said, 'Oh, cute. As a kid?'" A series of videos of Houghs competing on "Dancing with the Stars" then plays with the on-screen caption, "#HolyAirball." The "airball" refers to a missed basketball dunk, an analogy that the person inquiring about the poster's career, hobby or achievement missed an opportunity to know an important piece of information. Who else is chiming in? All types of TikTok users have jumped on the trend. Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Stephanie Roberts' "Holy (Freaking) Airball" video had 69,000 views as of June 2. "Told them I was a professional dancer," Roberts' video starts, featuring an older photo of her, outside of cheer attire. "'Oh, like a ballet dancer?'" the video continues. Robert's video then carousels through a collection of photos of her time as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. New York public defender Eliza Orlins, better known for her appearances on "Survivor" and "The Amazing Race," tapped into the trend, too. Orlins' TikTok video starts with her showing off a dress in a mirror with the on-screen caption, "I told him I loved 'Survivor.'" It continues, "He said, 'Oh, do you watch that show?'" To which Orlins' video concludes with several screenshots of her from her time competing on the show in 2004 and 2008. As of June 2, the video had 461,000 views. TikTok user Mattie Cassaday took a more humorous approach to the trend. "Told them I had a lot of school spirit," Cassady's TikTok video starts. "They said, 'What, like you're a cheerleader?' The video then segues to videos of Cassady inside the University of Oklahoma's horse mascot costume. As of June 2, Cassady's video had 20,700 views. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
DeMarvion Overshown Previews His New Jersey Number at Cowboys OTAs
The Dallas Cowboys have officially started OTAs, and some players are rocking new jersey numbers heading into the 2025 NFL season. Example? DeMarvion Overshown, who is rehabbing from a serious knee injury, was on the field as an observer during team drills at The Star this week. Advertisement Overshown could be seen sporting his new jersey No. 0 … going back to his college number at the University of Texas. This will be the third jersey number Overshown will wear in a Cowboys uniform after he was No. 35 during his rookie season, and No. 13 during his breakout 2024 season. He will become the first player in franchise history to wear No. 0. Jerry Jones (kinda) claimed the number belonged to the Cowboys mascot Rowdy (who is actually 00) before allowing any player to sport the sweet look. And Overshown impressions? 'Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown made an appearance at practice and worked a bit with the rehab group. He was moving around well and looks to have added some upper body mass,' Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Nick Harris posted on X. Advertisement Overshown putting on good weight in his upper body while recovering from a lower body injury proves he is committed to continuing to improve himself despite not being 100 percent. Overshown's resiliency is unquestionable, and when he returns to the field, he will join a talented linebacker room featuring Kenneth Murray Jr., Marist Liufau, Jack Sanborn, Buddy Johnson, and rookies Shemar James and Justin Barron. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has been known as a linebacker whisperer around the league and Cowboys Nation should expect highly productive linebacker play from the Cowboys this season. The Cowboys are hoping that 'Agent 0' makes a speedy recovery and returns better than ever. Related: Cowboys Pickens Trade Receives Intense Scouting Report from NFL MVP Related: Cowboys Fans Thrilled By Overshown Update on Thanksgiving Goal
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Impressing Early during OTAs
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Impressing Early during OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Cowboys selected UCLA defensive tackle Jay Toia with pick No. 217 in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. ... and wouldn't it be nice is he could work out as well as the last Bruin to the 'Boys? Advertisement The last UCLA defensive tackle drafted by the Cowboys was Osa Odighizuwa and that has worked out beautifully. Toia is a former rugby player who doesn't shy away from physicality. The 6-2, 341-pound Inglewood native fills an immediate need for the Cowboys as a run-stopping defensive tackle. Maybe as a backup. Maybe as something more. On Thursday at voluntary OTAs, Toia received first-team reps with the team's starters. Healthy competition is vital to a team's success to make sure players are constantly pushing each other and looking to get better. ... and maybe that's all this is. Or maybe this signifies a major change - and an admission that Dallas' major roster flaw ... run-stopping ... merits real and new answers. Advertisement The Cowboys drafted defensive tackle Mazi Smith with their first-round pick back in 2022. The former Michigan star began to show signs of growth last season, but Dallas needs more. ... and inserting Toia in the mix will - if this works out - give the Cowboys an intriguing pair of 1-technique defensive tackles. According to Pro Football Focus, Toia had his best collegiate season in 2024—posting a 69 overall grade. The trust Toia has earned from the coaching staff early in their offseason program is a positive sign. If he continues to impress, that trust could lead to reps on the field during the regular season. A scouting view? Toia's ability to battle double-team blocks with a wide base will in theory help keep linebackers Kenneth Murray Jr., Jack Sanborn, and Marist Liufau free to play downhill and defend the run. Advertisement The development of Toia and his integration into defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' scheme will be an interesting storyline to follow throughout training camp as Toia could be an underrated contributor for the Cowboys defense. Related: Dallas' Schottenheimer Reveals Inspiration Behind 'Visor Vision' Related: Cowboys Stud Tyler Smith Poised to Break NFL Record This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
