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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'More than any American Culture': Martina Navratilova once shared how Chris Evert's Catholic upbringing shaped her tennis image
Martina Navratilova said something that made people look again at . On March 28, 2018, on the 'Conversations with Tyler' podcast, Navratilova said Chris Evert came from a strict Catholic home and often wanted to please her parents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She said this during an interview that many people replayed online. Martina said this family life helped shape how Evert acted in public and on court. The comment added a new angle to the long rivalry between the two stars and surprised many fans who remembered Evert as the perfect all-American player. Martina Navratilova on Chris Evert's upbringing and public image In her 1985 book 'Being Myself,' Martina wrote about how fans and the press treated female players. She wrote that American crowds liked quiet, neat players and often did not like women who spoke up or showed anger. Martina Navratilova said a player like Chris Evert was accepted because she did not 'make waves,' while outspoken women were often criticized. This links old gender ideas to how the media and fans saw women in tennis in the 1970s and 1980s. Chris Evert was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1954 to Jimmy and Colette Evert. She grew up in a devout Catholic home, went to St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and learned tennis from her father, who coached her. "I think Chris was just conforming, not because of any preconceived ideas, but she came from a good Catholic family, and she wanted to please her parents. So it was more that than, I think, any American culture. It was actually more cultural within the family how you grew up," she said. Martina Navratilova suggested that Evert's family rules made her cautious in public because she wanted to make her parents proud. These facts help explain why Evert often appeared calm at matches and in interviews. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read: Martina Navratilova on growing up in Czechoslovakia and why she spoke out Martina Navratilova fled Czechoslovakia and asked for asylum in the U.S. in 1975 at age 18. She became an American citizen in 1981. She said that under communism women were encouraged to work and be athletes, so she did not face the same home limits that Evert had. Martina Navratilova also admitted she sometimes wanted the same warm praise Evert received from fans. Their style differences made their matches more drawn and later grew into a deep friendship. Their matches were watched by fans around the world and made tennis grow.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NJ Catholic school teacher accused of secretly recording young girls
A now former New Jersey high school teacher is accused of secretly recording girls at two different malls, and at least one student at the Catholic school where he worked. Axel Palomares, 50, was arrested on Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant at his home in Morristown, authorities announced. He's facing multiple charges including creating and possessing child sex abuse material. Prior to his arrest, Palomares taught Spanish and coached the girls soccer team at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, according to An investigation into Palomares began in December after authorities received a tip regarding a user on the Kik chat app talking about his illicit recordings and having fantasies of abusing kids. Amid their investigation, law enforcement learned that Palomares had been seen on surveillance video 'spending a considerable amount of time' in bathrooms at the Bridgewater Commons, according to a criminal complaint. He was also seen on various occasions at the Short Hills Mall in Millburn, where he's believed to have recorded young girls in compromising positions. He's similarly accused of filming upskirt videos of at least one female student at St. Thomas Aquinas. A warrant obtained by ABC 7 says the alleged misconduct occurred between April 2022 to at least March of this year. The search of Palomares' home turned up a small recording device and hundreds of images of child sex abuse, authorities said. No cameras or other other recording equipment were found when they swept the school following his arrest, reported Palomares is currently being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility while awaiting a pre-trial detention hearing on Friday. In a statement to ABC 7, the Catholic Diocese of Metuchen said it was 'devastated to learn' that its students' privacy may have been violated by the 'sickening conduct' of which Palomares is accused.
NBC Sports
15-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Mark Matthews Pledges to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Offensive lineman Mark Matthews (Fort Lauderdale, FL/ St. Thomas Aquinas High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Matthews will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. STA Pipeline 🤝 🏆 Mark Matthews (@mark95matthews) has accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl#NavyAAB 🇺🇸 @AmericasNavy Matthews was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 594 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zayden Gamble Accepts Navy All-American Bowl Invitation
Zayden Defensive back Zayden Gamble (Fort Lauderdale, FL/ St. Thomas Aquinas High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Gamble will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Gamble was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Advertisement Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 594 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
NBC Sports
09-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Zayden Gamble Accepts Navy All-American Bowl Invitation
Defensive back Zayden Gamble (Fort Lauderdale, FL/ St. Thomas Aquinas High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Gamble will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. All Glory up to the Man above... Extremely Blessed to say I have Committed to the 2026 All American Bowl #Committed @AABonNBC @ErikRichardsUSA @BrianDohn247 @Andrew_Ivins @J_Nelson1 @CoachHarriott @STA_Football Gamble was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 594 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
