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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Danica Patrick: ‘Emotionally abusive' Aaron Rodgers relationship ‘wore me down to nothing'
Danica Patrick said the most painful thing she's ever experienced was her breakup with Aaron Rodgers in 2020. During an appearance on 'The Sage Steele Show,' the former NASCAR driver said their 'emotionally abusive' relationship 'wore me down to nothing.' 'The breakup with Aaron in 2020, because it was sudden,' Patrick said when asked about her most painful experience. 'It felt like it was my life. So when you live with somebody, it's your whole life… And because the nature of the relationship was emotionally abusive, so that wore me down to nothing. 4 Danica Patrick said the most painful thing she's ever experienced was her breakup with Aaron Rodgers in 2020 during an appearance on 'The Sage Steele Show' on May 21, 2025. YouTube/The Sage Steele Show 'Someone that you know, people could never imagine that I would lack any confidence, or belief in the simple things about who I am. Everything was torn to bits. He leaves a trail of blood. I don't think I'm saying too much earth-shattering stuff after we — there's been enough out there. 'But it gave me the greatest gift, which is myself. It gave me the greatest gift of how much I needed to show up for myself and take care of myself.' 4 Danica Patrick stands with Aaron Rodgers on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Getty Images Rodgers and Patrick called it quits in July 2020 after dating for two years. Patrick, who said she has no shame or regret, explained that she was lonely during their relationship because 'I was furthest from myself.' The former Jets quarterback, who said he's focusing on his personal life as he contemplates his playing future, went on to date actress Shailene Woodley, whom he met sometime during the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 Danica Patrick kisses Aaron Rodgers on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 60th Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. AP They announced their engagement in February 2021, with the two reportedly calling it quits in April 2022. Rodgers, who revealed last December that he is in a relationship with a woman named Brittani, was recently spotted wearing what appeared to be a wedding band on his left ring finger. 4 New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Patrick appeared to reveal her boyfriend in a photo of the pair kissing at the Burning Man festival in September. Patrick and Carter Comstock dated for nearly a year before splitting in March 2022. Patrick and NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. dated from 2012 to 2017.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Back at it in Miami!' The dress Danica Patrick wore to cover F1 divides the Internet
News 'Back at it in Miami!' The dress Danica Patrick wore to cover F1 divides the Internet Danica Patrick at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series/Miami Herald file Orlando Sentinel What do you wear to cover the Miami Grand Prix? Danica Patrick went for cute and comfortable for Sunday's race, opting for a pair of white sneakers and a white minidress. Imagine the former IndyCar Series driver's surprise when she shared a picture of herself working at the Miami International Autodrome, then got backlash in the comments. Alongside the snap of herself, Patrick wrote, 'Back at it in Miami with @skysportsf1!' While a good chunk of her fans were complimentary (e.g., 'Total goddess!'), a few people couldn't help but opine. Their issue was with the 43-year-old's one-shouldered number. A couple of trolls wrote Patrick looked like she was headed to a toga party. A few others said the dress resembled a bed sheet. One social media user had enough time on his/her hands to analyze the slinky meets sleek get-up: 'I love Danica clear back to her Indy days,' wrote the keyboard warrior meets fashion critic. 'She is a beautiful, motivated woman. But this dress looks like her luggage missed the plane and she had to use a hotel towel. Bad is bad.' There was at least one adult in the room: 'Don't look if you don't like. If one has nothing pleasant to comment, then keep the trap shut.' Patrick didn't tag the designer, nor did she respond to her haters. Seems she owned the dress, and hopefully even swapped out the sneaks for heels and rocked it at the club later. Madeleine Marr Miami Herald Go to X Email this person Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper's daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kevin Harvick Reacts To Rodney Childer's Shock Spire Motorsports Exit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick has shared his surprise at the unexpected exit of Rodney Childers from Spire Motorsports. Childers, who had only worked with Justin Haley's No. 7 team for nine races, left Spire Motorsports at the end of last month. Harvick and Childers partnered at Stewart-Haas Racing, and the duo collected 37 victories together during a decade-long partnership. Speaking on the Harvick Happy Hour podcast, the former driver commented: "That one kind of caught me off guard. Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, and his crew chief, Rodney Childers walk on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on... Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, and his crew chief, Rodney Childers walk on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida. More"I think, as you look at the statements and things that everybody shared throughout the process, it seemed like it was a mutual agreement that it wasn't working. So, it'll be interesting to see how everybody moves on." He added: "I think that, you know, the No. 7 ran — didn't run great again this weekend. I think, as you look at Rodney and his credentials, hopefully he winds up somewhere where he'll make a difference, because I think he can. He's got the credibility, and the history of results that go with it." The news broke in late April, when Spire Motorsports confirmed they were parting ways with the crew chief. A statement from Spire Motorsports co-owner, Jeff Dickerson. — Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) April 23, 2025 Childers has since spoken out about the exit. He explained during an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "Going into it, I was super excited about going there," he commented. "They had treated me really well. Our announcement last year [of his hiring] was big, and there was a lot of excitement around it. We had a great off-season. I felt like we had so much fun in the offseason... our equipment looked nice, we had a ton of really good guys come into the building, we were making, what I thought, was gains on the cars and just making them look better and nicer and lighter and all those things. "Really, everything was going fine. You could kind of tell after we got racing a little bit that maybe it wasn't going the way that we all wanted, and a lot of times that's performance-based or that can be how things are going at the shop or how things are going at the racetrack, and what's the communication like, and just the chemistry of all of it. It's not one person, it's not two people, it's 200 people, and just figuring that out as we went. "I think it finally came to a point where they could kind of tell I wasn't happy, and I could tell that maybe they weren't happy. "It just kind of started falling apart a little bit, and I could sense it a little bit maybe a couple of weeks before that. It started getting quiet around there, and anytime it gets quiet, you start wondering. "Overall, it was just one of those things that just wasn't working, and they're the type of team that is willing to pull the trigger, and a lot of teams don't. They're willing to take that chance... It doesn't bother me as badly as I thought it was going to because I didn't really feel it was working either. It just fell apart. "Like I said, they were super good to me while I was there, they're good people, they have a good race team, it was fun to be in the shop with the truck guys, and I'm going to miss a lot of those guys over there. But overall, it's time to think about things and move on."
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Rodney Childers Gives Career Update After Abrupt Spire Motorsports Exit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Championship-winning NASCAR crew chief Rodney Childers, who worked with Justin Haley and the No.7 team, has broken his silence about his abrupt exit from Spire Motorsports. The team, co-owned by Jeff Dickerson, announced last week that they had parted ways with Childers after just nine races. Dickerson stated at the time: "NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and the path to improvement isn't always comfortable. "The break in the Cup Series schedule gave us a chance to evaluate where we are as a program. We took the opportunity to discuss the best paths forward for everyone involved and the team and Rodney agreed that it would be best for us to part ways. Rodney Childers, crew chief for the #4 Busch Beer Ford, driven by Kevin Harvick, stands on pit wall during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway... Rodney Childers, crew chief for the #4 Busch Beer Ford, driven by Kevin Harvick, stands on pit wall during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 16, 2018 in Fontana, California. More"Rodney has worked at the highest level of our sport for 20 years, and he knows what it takes to win championships. With that in mind, we collectively acknowledged challenges with the team dynamic. "Having the right combination of talent is just as important as the results on track. As we move in a new direction it is not lost on us that Rodney has been an invaluable asset to our organization, as he will continue to be for others in this sport." A statement from Spire Motorsports co-owner, Jeff Dickerson. — Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) April 23, 2025 Rodney Childers breaks his silence Now, in conversation with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Childers has opened up on his unexpected departure. "Going into it, I was super excited about going there," he explained. "They had treated me really well. Our announcement last year [of his hiring] was big, and there was a lot of excitement around it. We had a great off-season. I felt like we had so much fun in the offseason... our equipment looked nice, we had a ton of really good guys come into the building, we were making, what I thought, was gains on the cars and just making them look better and nicer and lighter and all those things. "Really, everything was going fine. You could kind of tell after we got racing a little bit that maybe it wasn't going the way that we all wanted, and a lot of times that's performance-based or that can be how things are going at the shop or how things are going at the racetrack, and what's the communication like, and just the chemistry of all of it. It's not one person, it's not two people, it's 200 people, and just figuring that out as we went." He added: "I think it finally came to a point where they could kind of tell I wasn't happy, and I could tell that maybe they weren't happy. "It just kind of started falling apart a little bit, and I could sense it a little bit maybe a couple of weeks before that. It started getting quiet around there, and anytime it gets quiet, you start wondering. "Overall, it was just one of those things that just wasn't working, and they're the type of team that is willing to pull the trigger, and a lot of teams don't. They're willing to take that chance... It doesn't bother me as badly as I thought it was going to because I didn't really feel it was working either. It just fell apart. "Like I said, they were super good to me while I was there, they're good people, they have a good race team, it was fun to be in the shop with the truck guys, and I'm going to miss a lot of those guys over there. But overall, it's time to think about things and move on." Childers has not revealed what his next career move will be. However, he confirmed that his goal is to remain in the Cup Series. "I want to be a crew chief in the Cup Series, like I've been," Childers concluded. "I want to get past 700 races (on my resume). I want to get to that 50-win mark. I want to be with a good team and a good driver who can win races. I want that to be clear. "I'm looking forward to figuring that out over the next six months and hopefully getting back in Victory Lane."
