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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Hunter's Wife Leanna Lenee Breaks Down in Tears in Shower Video: 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore'
Leanna Lenee, the wife of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie and former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, went public with the impact months of online harassment had on her mental and emotional health. In a TikTok video, Lenee shared intimate footage of herself crying just weeks before her husband won his record-breaking Heisman, giving a candid glimpse into the personal struggles she has faced in the spotlight. From Fairy Tale to Firestorm Lenee and Hunter, who were introduced years earlier and have been together ever since their freshman years in college, had all the more reason to celebrate in 2024. Hunter was only the second University of Colorado player in school history to capture the Heisman Trophy. Subsequently, he was taken with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The pair capped off their record-breaking year by marrying in a glittering Tennessee ceremony in front of friends, family, and fans. But beneath the congratulatory headlines there lay a bitter undertone of contempt, much of it directed at Lenee. Throughout the 2024 college football season, Lenee was at the center of cruel online speculation. Accusations of 'gold digging,' 'fame chasing,' and conscious social climbing dominated comment sections, with critics dissecting every public action and conversation she had. Even after the couple's many years together, many internet trolls were reluctant to believe that her affections were genuine. 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore' In the latest TikTok video, Lenee comes out of the shower, obviously distressed and in tears. A distant background church sermon gives the scene spiritual seriousness. She does not speak a word in the video, but her caption gives a powerful insight into the inner transformation she has undergone: 'I wish I could go back and hug December me, because oh baby, God was about to change your heart in the most important and beautiful way,' she wrote. 'I don't even recognize this girl anymore. The amount you can grow and develop in just 6 months of devoting your life to Jesus and getting away from the shackles of the world and social media is truly astounding. 'I wish the peace I found within Jesus on everyone who reads this. Your identity in him matters, not how people choose to perceive you.' The post struck a chord with fans and followers who have watched Lenee suffer cyberbullying for over a year. The Heisman Backlash One of the worst moments was during Hunter's Heisman Trophy acceptance. When Hunter's name was announced, his mother and Colorado State coach Deion Sanders immediately stood up to congratulate Hunter. Lenee sat down initially. She stood up momentarily to hug Hunter after Sanders pushed her, then quietly settled back into her seat. The internet pounced on it, interpreting the moment as an affront. Conspiracy-laden threads flooded social media. Was she angry? Was she bitter? Did she think he wasn't deserving of it? She could have felt whatever, but cold and calculating. Lenee retaliated by sharing an eight-minute video defending herself and attempting to explain the moment that was misinterpreted. But the narrative had already taken off at this stage, fueled by clickbait websites and fanbase theories. 'She Cried Herself to Sleep' Travis Hunter, ever ready to defend his wife, addressed the incident openly in a Twitch stream following the Heisman ceremony. 'She's still sleeping, she's slumped,' Hunter told viewers. 'You know when you're hurt but you just cry yourself to sleep and you just be gone? She drunk [sic], like, an OD amount tonight for no reason.' He then issued a stern threat to the individuals assaulting his wife: 'Clickbait pages stop, y'all better stop I'm telling y'all. Something bad is gonna happen to y'all [if you] keep doing that. Y'all better stop that. I ain't playing.' 'Y'all hate on me then you go hate on my girl. I feel the same thing that she feels. We're inseparable. We're with each other. If she's hurting, I'm hurting.' A Test of Faith and Fortitude Aside from the headlines and incensed rants, what Lenee has endured is a ubiquitous but sometimes subtle reality of social media existence, wherein private milestones are critiqued by millions and public affection can be distorted into suspicion. Her recent TikTok is not just an exercise in vulnerability; it's a declaration of healing. A turning away from strangers' validation and toward something more embedded in faith and self-acceptance. For now, at least, the pair seem focused on each other and their Jacksonville future. But Lenee's video recalls the cost of human meanness on the internet and an act of quiet resistance strength. 'Your identity in Him matters,' she wrote. 'Not how people choose to perceive you.' And within that quiet strength, perhaps Lenee found the better path to reclaiming her voice. The post Travis Hunter's Wife Leanna Lenee Breaks Down in Tears in Shower Video: 'I Don't Even Recognize This Girl Anymore' appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More. Solve the daily Crossword
Axios
16-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Drone-printer Firestorm eyes expansion after $47 million round
Firestorm Labs plans to move into a larger production facility, grow its fleet of airliftable xCell factories and cook up additional drone designs on the heels of a $47 million Series A. Why it matters: The California-based company is 3D printing the types of weapons and tools that define the Russia-Ukraine war. It's also inked contracts with the U.S. Defense Department, including one with the Air Force worth as much as $100 million. Follow the money: The round was led by New Enterprise Associates. Washington Harbour Partners and the investing arms of Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen Hamilton are among the other backers. The total includes $12 million in venture debt from JPMorgan. What they're saying: "We're building out the decentralized factory of the future," Firestorm CEO Dan Magy told Axios. "We want to be that manufacturing layer." The company has multiple drones in the works, ranging from Group 1 to Group 3. Tempest is its original offering. Zoom in: Firestorm this month said it secured exclusive distribution rights from HP for its Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technologies. The arrangement is a "game-changer," according to Firestorm's chief technology officer, Ian Muceus. "We're excited to keep pushing boundaries, fine-tuning print settings, developing new materials, and maximizing throughput, material properties, and lightweighting."
The Age
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
McDonald counts on storming finish to equal Miracle's group 1 record
James McDonald hopes a swing in the weights and a rise in distance can offset a disappointing draw for Firestorm as the superstar jockey strives to equal the Australian record for group 1 wins in a season on Saturday at Eagle Farm. McDonald sits on a personal-best 15 elite victories in Australia in 2024-25 with only the Tattersall's Tiara (1400m) left for him to match 'Miracle' Malcolm Johnston's record of 16 from 1979-80. Chris Waller-trained Firestorm remains one of the top fancies for the fillies and mares feature, but her and McDonald's hopes were dealt a blow when she drew gate 19. That was 14 of 17 on Friday. 'It's never ideal,' McDonald said. 'The perfect draw was probably between eight and 12 because she does like a bit of room, but obviously we didn't get that, so we need a bit of luck. You never know. Eagle Farm is a big, fair track, so hopefully it plays well.' Firestorm was a $4.20 chance with Sportsbet, which had Floozie as favourite at $4 and Tashi at $7.50. Last start, those main rivals finished one-two in the group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) when McDonald gave third-placed Firestorm an ideal run from gate nine. Firestorm's impost drops a kilogram on Saturday, while Floozie and Tashi go up 1kg and 1.5kg respectively to all meet at 57kg. McDonald hoped for genuine pace up front to give Firestorm the chance to launch late. 'She'll improve off her first-up run, and she meets the first two better at the weights, so that bodes well for her, and the 1400 will suit her better,' he said. Firestorm won the group 2 Millie Fox Stakes first-up at 1300m in February before almost upsetting star filly Lady Shenandoah, and McDonald, with a flying finish in the group 1 Coolmore Classic at 1500m. Waller was taking encouragement from that effort.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
McDonald counts on storming finish to equal Miracle's group 1 record
James McDonald hopes a swing in the weights and a rise in distance can offset a disappointing draw for Firestorm as the superstar jockey strives to equal the Australian record for group 1 wins in a season on Saturday at Eagle Farm. McDonald sits on a personal-best 15 elite victories in Australia in 2024-25 with only the Tattersall's Tiara (1400m) left for him to match 'Miracle' Malcolm Johnston's record of 16 from 1979-80. Chris Waller-trained Firestorm remains one of the top fancies for the fillies and mares feature, but her and McDonald's hopes were dealt a blow when she drew gate 19. That was 14 of 17 on Friday. 'It's never ideal,' McDonald said. 'The perfect draw was probably between eight and 12 because she does like a bit of room, but obviously we didn't get that, so we need a bit of luck. You never know. Eagle Farm is a big, fair track, so hopefully it plays well.' Firestorm was a $4.20 chance with Sportsbet, which had Floozie as favourite at $4 and Tashi at $7.50. Last start, those main rivals finished one-two in the group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) when McDonald gave third-placed Firestorm an ideal run from gate nine. Firestorm's impost drops a kilogram on Saturday, while Floozie and Tashi go up 1kg and 1.5kg respectively to all meet at 57kg. McDonald hoped for genuine pace up front to give Firestorm the chance to launch late. 'She'll improve off her first-up run, and she meets the first two better at the weights, so that bodes well for her, and the 1400 will suit her better,' he said. Firestorm won the group 2 Millie Fox Stakes first-up at 1300m in February before almost upsetting star filly Lady Shenandoah, and McDonald, with a flying finish in the group 1 Coolmore Classic at 1500m. Waller was taking encouragement from that effort.
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Kelly Schweida confident El Morzillo can defy her price to deliver him a third Group 1 Tatt's Tiara triumph
Kelly Schweida has made a pair of decisive strikes in the Group 1 Tatt's Tiara and he thinks bookmakers have offered up a tantalising price for filly El Morzillo to land a knockout blow on Saturday. The wily Eagle Farm trainer has won the Tatt's Tiara in 2016 with Miss Cover Girl and in 2007 with Nova Star. He will have another crack at the race on Saturday with three-year-old grey filly El Morzillo, who is not among the betting fancies as a $23 chance to score the last Group 1 of the Australian racing season. El Morzillo, who won a $1m restricted race down the Flemington straight in March, has hit the winter carnival scoreboard once with a win but has been unplaced in three other tries. However, Schweida thinks she has been racing well and points out she finished fourth behind Floozie in the Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes with Firestorm finishing third. Chris Waller mare Firestorm is a $4.20 chance in the Tatt's Tiara. 'Floozie was good the other day and Firestorm was good, but I thought my filly's run was fine,' Schweida said. 'Going into the Tatt's Tiara, my filly is big odds whereas Firestorm who finished one ahead of us the other day is $4. 'I know my filly won this carnival when she was up on the speed, but that's not normally her go. 'The plan on Saturday will be to ride her quiet and let her finish off strongly. 'This race has been the idea for her the whole way through.' Meanwhile, Schweida will back-up Miss Joelene from her sixth-placed finish lumping 60kg in last Saturday's Ipswich Cup, which was won by bolter Flash Aah. Miss Joelene will race as a $4 chance in the Listed Tatt's Gold Crown (2100m) with the luxury weight of 56.5kg. Schweida expects Metalart to be a strong contender in the Group 3 Healy Stakes (1200m) after an eye-catching third behind stablemate Vodka Martini in the Listed Lightning Handicap. 'This is a strong race, but he has got a good barrier,' Schweida said. 'I thought his run in the Lightning was good, he got held up twice but he kept trying. 'He has won seven of his 13 starts and he probably should have won nine, he has got a good record. 'Jason Collett will ride, but that wasn't Plan A. 'Michael Rodd was Plan A, but he broke his hand. 'Jason is a very good replacement.' Metalart is a $7.50 chance in the Healy, in a betting market which has Need Some Luck and Hidden Wealth as the leading fancies.
