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USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two former Vols win first-round matches in 2025 French Open
Two former Vols win first-round matches in 2025 French Open Two former Tennessee men's tennis players earned victories Tuesday at the French Open in Paris, France. Adam Walton defeated Maximilian Marterer, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, in the second round of singles play, while former Vol Mark Wallner teamed with Jakob Schnaitter to defeat Bart Stevens and Tallon Griekspoor in three sets, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, in the opening round of doubles competition. Walton played for the Vols from 2017-22 under head coach Chris Woodruff, compiling a 124-25 singles and 101-47 doubles record. He was an All-SEC standout and earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles competition. In 2022, Walton combined with Pat Harper to win a national doubles championship. He has a professional singles record of 7-19 and 1-2 in doubles competition. The former Vol ranks No. 88 in singles and No. 183 in doubles for ITA world rankings. A Temple transfer, Wallner played at Tennessee from 2019-22. While playing for the Vols, he posted a 28-14 singles record and went 58-24 in doubles. Exclusively a doubles player, Wallner, a native of Germany, holds a 14-13 record and is No. 58 in ITA world rankings. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Twins Slugger Nearing a Return to Action
If the Minnesota Twins lineup has you squinting to recognize some of the names of late that's because it's quite the interesting collection. Jonah Bride and Kody Clemens weren't part of the organization to start the season. You probably just became familiar with Carson McCusker. None of that has stopped Rocco Baldelli's club from winning though. The Minnesota Twins just wrapped up a 13-game winning streak and now sit at 26-21 headed into divisional matchups against Cleveland and Kansas City. Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images It's not ideal that the Twins have seen their depth tested of late, but it's a positive that they have stuck together. Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa are the two latest stars to hit the injured list. Matt Wallner was among the first of them, and he could be back soon. Advertisement Related Headlines MN Twins eyeing rehab assignment for Matt Wallner Matt Wallner last appeared in a game for the Minnesota Twins on April 15. He suffered a left-hamstring strain running to first base and has now missed the last month. He could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul as soon as Wednesday. Originally Wallner did a bit more damage to his hamstring by not totally understanding the injury. Soft tissue and lower body setbacks haven't really been part of his career to this point. With Tuesday representing the six-week mark since he last played, the timeline is coming more clear. Advertisement When Wallner originally hit the injured list he did so as Minnesota's most productive hitter. His 0.5 fWAR through 18 games was a reflection of solid production at the plate and consistent defense in right field. Wallner will return to a .263/.373/.474 slash line for the Minnesota Twins. He had just recently hit his first home run, but the power has always been part of his game and will be something the lineup will welcome back. He has yet to experience the new Spartan Helmet, but you can bet he'll don it quickly. It remains to be seen how many games the Twins will have Wallner play for St. Paul. The Saints are scheduled for five games against Norfolk at CHS Field starting on Wednesday. Rain and cooler temperatures will certainly factor into his availability. The Twins had Royce Lewis play six rehab games with St. Paul after suffering a similar injury. Wallner has a single hurdle to clear on Tuesday prior to his rehab assignment kicking off. It's good to see that both of his teammates are also progressing after being involved in a nasty collision together out in Baltimore. Minnesota Twins outfield changes on the horizon When Wallner does return to the Minnesota Twins he will shake up the outfield situation a bit. It's possible that Byron Buxton beats him back to the active roster after being placed on the concussion injured list. The group currently has four players including Harrison Bader, DaShawn Keirsey Jr., Trevor Larnach, and Carson McCusker. Advertisement It stands to reason that McCusker is the most likely candidate to be optioned. Kody Clemens and Willi Castro can both play the outfield. Wallner should eventually assume his every day role in right field. He can be eased back in with designated hitter at bats as well. Related: Longtime Minnesota Twins Starter Suddenly Out of a Job Minnesota stands to benefit from the exposure and experience that some of the new depth have received with injuries happening early. They should also reap the benefits of established talent returning to consistent starting roles and spots in the lineup. Related Headlines
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Twins Reveal Details on Matt Wallner Injury Timeline
After a disastrous start to their 2025 regular season, the Minnesota Twins have won five of their last six games, including a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, over the weekend. Now 12-16, the Twins have climbed up to fourth in the AL Central standings. Undoubtedly, injuries are a big part of the conversation, through 28 games. They've played the entire season without Royce Lewis — who is currently on a rehab assignment in St. Paul and could return this week — but that's only the start of the conversation. Advertisement The 2025 Minnesota Twins have played chunks of their spring regular season schedule without Brooks Lee, Willi Castro and Pablo Lopez. Then, this week, they lost recent call-up Luke Keaschall to a broken bone injury. The 22-year-old ball of electricity was off to one of the hottest starts of any Twins prospect in recent memory, batting .368 with a 1.065 OPS in his first seven MLB games. Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images But the loss of 27-year-old homegrown outfielder Matt Wallner may be arguably the most devastating. Through 18 games to start the new season, Wallner had settled into his new leadoff role beautifully and was somewhat carrying an otherwise lackluster offense, prior to what was quickly reported on as a long-term hamstring injury. MN Twins don't expect Matt Wallner back soon It happened while the Forest Lake, MN native was running down the first base line against the New York Mets on April 15. He was subsequently placed on the injured list. It became clear just a day or two later that Wallner's injury wasn't going to be a short-term issue. Advertisement Still, we had yet to get a more tangible return timeline on Minnesota's right fielder. That was until Twins insider and beat reporter Dan Hayes put it into writing at The Athletic on Monday. The Minnesota Twins expect to be without Matt Wallner until 'well into May'. For what it's worth, he is playing catch again. 'Lewis (left hamstring strain) is significantly ahead of Matt Wallner (left hamstring strain), who is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list but only returned to playing catch on Saturday. Wallner could be out of the lineup well into May.' Dan Hayes – The Athletic It has been roughly two weeks since the Minnesota Twins shut Matt Wallner down. Hamstrings can be tricky, no matter who suffers one. While speed isn't thought of as part of Wallner's game, he does have a pair of triples already this season. Despite being a bigger guy at 6'4″ and 220 pounds, his 27.3 feet/second sprint speed sits in the 54th percentile league-wide. For context, that checks in well ahead of Carlos Correa's 26.5 ft/sec. As they always do, the Twins will not rush Wallner along, especially given his size and future importance to success. Matt Wallner took over as the regular right fielder for Max Kepler this season, and he's shined. Through 18 games the Minnesota kid is batting .262/.373/.474 (.807 OPS) with five doubles, the two aforementioned triples, and one home run. At the time of his injury, Wallner's 0.6 fWAR was leading the team. Outfield remains in flux with Wallner out for Twins Byron Buxton has been incredibly healthy this season for the Minnesota Twins. It wasn't until Sunday's game against Los Angeles that he took a scheduled day off. He has routinely been flanked by some combination of Harrison Bader, Trevor Larnach, and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. Advertisement At 0.7 fWAR Bader is second on the team behind only Buxton's 0.9 fWAR. At 0.2 fWAR Larnach hasn't provided the same value, but his bat has started to heat up in recent days. Keirsey Jr. has been given a decent amount of opportunity with 26 plate appearances in 20 games, but there has been no offense to speak of. Despite a stellar defensive ability, he is just 2-for-26 with an 8/0 K/BB. It remains to be seen how long Minnesota will let that play out. It's possible that Carson McCusker could be given a look from Triple-A. With Wallner remaining out and the offense needing to substantiate a level of scoring ability, calling up the 6'8″ giant who's crushing Triple A pitching would make a ton of sense. Advertisement McCusker has hit at every level since signing with Minnesota out of independent baseball. This year at Triple-A he owns a .316/.388/.632 slash line with six doubles and six home runs. He's a corner outfielder with less defensive acumen, but that bat may be too intriguing not to try at the major league level. The Twins 40-man roster is currently full after the recent acquisition of utility infielder Kody Clemens. Still, Wallner's extended absence may mean the outfield needs a shakeup and trying the next man up isn't a bad idea.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neil Gaiman files $500,000 claim against former accuser over alleged NDA breach
Neil Gaiman 'Famed fantasy' writer Neil Gaiman has launched a major legal action seeking more than $500,000 from Caroline Wallner, the woman who accused him of coercive sexual behavior. The dispute that was first reported by Tortoise, stems from Wallner's claims that Gaiman pressured her into a sexual relationship while she was living at his property in upstate New York. Wallner alleges that Gaiman conditioned her stay at the residence on their sexual involvement, an accusation the author flatly denies. Gaiman maintains that their relationship was entirely consensual and disputes any suggestion of misconduct. In 2021, the two reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Wallner receiving a payment of $275,000. This financial settlement, according to Wallner was intended to assist her in dealing with the psychological aftermath of the relationship, including symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Legal clash intensifies: accusations of broken agreements The dispute has now escalated into a messy legal confrontation. Gaiman claims Wallner breached their confidentiality agreement by speaking to the media about their interactions, violating the terms they had agreed upon. In response, he filed for arbitration seeking damages exceeding half a million dollars. Wallner, for her part has countersued, asserting that it was Gaiman who first violated their agreement. According to New York Magazine, she alleges that Gaiman's legal team improperly retained digital evidence of their relationship, material that she says should have been destroyed under the terms of their NDA. The situation highlights the often fraught nature of private settlements especially when power dynamics, allegations of coercion and sensitive personal relationships are involved. JK Rowling enters the conversation The controversy reached an even wider audience when bestselling author J.K. Rowling weighed in publicly. Sharing a link to the story on X (formerly known as Twitter), Rowling remarked: 'During a long career I've somehow never got round to sleeping with vulnerable young fans, using them for unpaid labour or having sex with an employee. I know that sounds unbelievable, but it's surely not as astounding as Neil Gaiman's most recent move.' Rowling's post quickly went viral, stirring heated reactions online. Some praised her for calling out alleged abuses of power in the entertainment and literary industries while others criticized her for speaking out before a legal resolution is reached. A complicated chapter for Gaiman Neil Gaiman best known for acclaimed works like 'The Sandman, American Gods and Coraline,' has enjoyed a celebrated career spanning decades. His imaginative storytelling has earned him international acclaim, a loyal fanbase and numerous awards. This legal battle now casts a long shadow over his public image. For an author whose work often explores the fine line between reality and fantasy, the real-world courtroom drama is a sharp contrast to the fictional worlds he has built. As arbitration proceedings move forward, both Gaiman and Wallner are poised for a legal showdown that could have significant consequences not just for them but for how public figures handle private accusations and settlements in the digital age. At this stage, neither side appears ready to back down, and the outcome remains uncertain.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neil Gaiman Seeks More Than $500,000 From Accuser for Allegedly Violating NDA
Neil Gaiman has filed an arbitration claim against one of the women who has accused him of sexual assault, Vulture reports. The author is reportedly seeking over $500,000 from Caroline Wallner for allegedly violating a nondisclosure agreement. Wallner, a divorced mother of three, lived and worked as a caretaker at Gaiman's property in Woodstock, New York, from 2014 to 2021. She claims the author began to abuse her in 2018, after Wallner's marriage had fallen apart and her ex-husband left the property. Wallner, who had no income at the time, alleged that Gaiman pressured her into sex in exchange for staying on the property. More from Rolling Stone Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault Gérard Depardieu Testifies That Bad Behavior on Set Was Not Sexual Assault Neil Gaiman Calls Rape Accuser a 'Fantasist,' Moves to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit 'There were little hints of, 'we're going to need the house.' And I remember saying, let's talk about it. Let's figure it out. That's when he would just come to my studio and make me give him a blowjob,' Wallner said on the 2024 podcast, Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman. Wallner also claimed that when she tried to resist the author's advances, Gaiman would suggest that his former wife, Amanda Palmer, wanted to reclaim the home Wallner and her family were living in. 'But you take care of me and I'll take care of you,' Wallner said Gaiman told her. Gaiman has denied Wallner's allegations and claimed she initiated their sexual encounters. (He's denied all other allegations against him, as well.) In 2021, Gaiman paid Wallner $275,000 for signing a nondisclosure agreement, stopping her from filing a lawsuit or speaking about her allegations publicly. The NDA was reported on when Wallner first spoke on the Master podcast; she has since also discussed her allegations against Gaiman in New York magazine. Gaiman's new claim for arbitration alleges that Wallner violated the confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses of the NDA. He's asking a full repayment of the original settlement, attorneys' fees, and $50,000 for each interview she's given. Wallner's ex-husband is also named in the claim. Vincent White, an attorney for Wallner, shared a statement with Rolling Stone: 'Mr. Gaiman must feel he has nothing left to lose, I suspect he can feel us closing in on him. The idea that he would try to silence a woman he has already done so much to is disgusting. If we read a similar plot point in one of his stories we would think he was being too heavy handed in fleshing out his villain. Yet here he is, showing us that he was the real monster all along.' Representatives for Gaiman did not immediately return a request for comment, though a rep did tell Vulture: 'Caroline Wallner's purported claims are completely meritless. We have no doubt that we will prevail in arbitration — and that Ms. Wallner's actions will result in her having to pay Neil's legal fees.' While Wallner has been looking for legal remedies to void the NDA, she also filed an arbitration claim of her own against Gaiman last winter. She alleged that Gaiman's lawyers held onto videos, photos, and text messages she'd sent Gaiman during the time of the alleged abuse in violation of a clause in the NDA requiring all parties to destroy such material. Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
