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Time of India
21 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'She is more famous than me': Ben Shelton hilariously opens up about dating Trinity Rodman at the Citi DC Open
'She is more famous than me': Ben Shelton hilariously opens up about dating Trinity Rodman at the Citi DC Open (Image via People) Ben Shelton is winning matches at the Citi DC Open, but it's his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, who's turning more heads in Washington. The tennis star recently joked that she gets more attention than him and even needs extra security while walking around. As fans cheer for both, Shelton's proud to see how much the city loves Rodman and it's clear she's just as proud, cheering him on every step of the way. Ben Shelton enjoys home crowd in Washington as Trinity Rodman steals the spotlight 22-year-old Ben Shelton is presently competing in Washington, D. C. , at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. Fans are applauding Shelton's tennis ability, but Shelton recently admitted that Trinity Rodman, his lover, is drawing far more attention. Ben Shelton stated during an interview after the game this week that Rodman is so well-known in Washington that she needs added protection as she moves through the throng. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Since March 2025, Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman have been dating openly. A key soccer player for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL's Washington Spirit, Rodman, 22, is With Shelton's D. C. games underway, the couple has been observed having fun together, fans pouring love for both of them. 'She's definitely more famous than me around here. She needs more security walking around the ground. That's for sure,' Ben Shelton told reporters at the Citi Open. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Have No Words For Dog The Bounty Hunter's Transformation Cash Roadster Undo Trinity Rodman's popularity grows as she supports Ben Shelton in Washington Trinity Rodman, who joined the Washington Spirit in 2021 as the youngest player ever drafted into the NWSL, has become one of the city's biggest sports names. She helped her team win the league title in her debut season and has scored 23 goals in 83 games so far. She was witnessed at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center cheering for Shelton, sporting a shirt with his face on it during his doubles match this week. Though she hasn't given up supporting Shelton, Rodman has been dealing with a back injury that has kept her off the soccer field. Also Read: Emma Raducanu Defeats Naomi Osaka At Citi Open To Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Maria Sakkari The couple's sweet moments have caught fans' attention online. Rodman even posted summer photos on Instagram, writing, 'Not the summer I had in mind but still loved every moment. Can't wait to be back in the field.' In the meantime, Ben Shelton has advanced to the Citi Open quarterfinals. In straight sets, he defeated Gabriel Diallo and Mackenzie McDonald; sixth seed fellow American Frances Tiafoe will be his next opponent. FAQs Who is Trinity Rodman dating in 2025? She is dating American tennis player Ben Shelton. Where does Trinity Rodman play soccer? She plays for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). When did Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman confirm their relationship? They confirmed it in March 2025 through Instagram. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Euro 2025: England defender Jess Carter not in starting lineup to face Italy in semifinals
GENEVA (AP) — England defender Jess Carter was not in the starting lineup to face Italy in the semifinals Tuesday at the Women's European Championship. Esme Morgan, who plays for Washington Spirit in the United States, was selected to partner England captain Leah Williamson in the center of defense. Carter revealed on Sunday she has been the target of racist abuse online during the tournament, and the English soccer federation reported the abuse to police at home. Carter, who is Black, had started in all four of England's games so far at Euro 2025 and she was praised by coach Sarina Wiegman on the eve of the game for being ready to play. 'The decision is based on the tactical challenges we have, and we think that in this game, it is best to put Esme in,' Wiegman told ITV on Tuesday. "Jess is good. Of course a lot of things going on, but she's good, she trained well, she is ready to compete and ready to play.'
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Euro 2025: England defender Jess Carter not in starting lineup to face Italy in semifinals
GENEVA (AP) — England defender Jess Carter was not in the starting lineup to face Italy in the semifinals Tuesday at the Women's European Championship. Esme Morgan, who plays for Washington Spirit in the United States, was selected to partner England captain Leah Williamson in the center of defense. Carter revealed on Sunday she has been the target of racist abuse online during the tournament, and the English soccer federation reported the abuse to police at home. England's Jess Carter vies for the ball with Sweden's Stina Blackstenius, background, during the Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Carter, who is Black, had started in all four of England's games so far at Euro 2025 and she was praised by coach Sarina Wiegman on the eve of the game for being ready to play. 'The decision is based on the tactical challenges we have, and we think that in this game, it is best to put Esme in,' Wiegman told ITV on Tuesday. 'Jess is good. Of course a lot of things going on, but she's good, she trained well, she is ready to compete and ready to play.' Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Mike McIntyre | On Sports Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. ___ AP soccer:
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
England 'Very Optimistic' Captain Leah Williamson Will Be Ready For Semis vs. Italy
The England team is "very optimistic" that captain Leah Williamson will be ready to face Italy in the semifinals of the Women's European Championship on Tuesday. Williamson had to come off during extra time of England's dramatic quarterfinal victory over Sweden on Thursday and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, with coach Sarina Wiegman saying it was too early to tell how bad the injury was. Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan filled in for Williamson during extra time when England was forced to reshuffle its defense and could make her first start if her captain fails to recover in time. "We're very optimistic that Leah will be available," Morgan said Saturday. "She seemed in very high spirits this morning and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us. "So I'm the same as every single game: be prepared to play if I'm needed, I'll know the role and just be absolutely ready, train at high level over the next few days, but we're very optimistic that Leah'll be fine," she added. Morgan was brought on in the 70th minute against Sweden, for her major tournament debut, with England 2-0 down. The Lionesses then came roaring back, with two goals in as many minutes to force extra time. England then won a chaotic — or "ridiculous" as Morgan termed it — penalty shootout, that saw only five of 14 spotkicks converted. Bronze an 'incredible leader' Defender Lucy Bronze powerfully dispatched what turned out to be the winning penalty, as Sweden teenager Smilla Holmberg missed the last one. Bronze, who scored the goal that got England back into the game, had played with strapping around her right leg during the match but ripped it off to take her spotkick. "She is such an incredible leader in this team, we are all inspired by her mentality," Morgan said. "She's a freak really in that she just has so much passion, energy, fight and she infects everyone else with it. "She's just incredible how she was taping herself up and then whipped it off to take her penalty. She is hilarious but she's just brilliant and we all love her and are very grateful that we get to play alongside her." Morgan admitted, however, that she thought England was going home a long time before the penalty shootout. "There was a moment at the end of the first half where I thought 'I've not packed anything,'" Morgan said with a laugh. "But I really had a sense throughout the game even when we were down that it wasn't our time to go. "And I think sometimes you just have a sense of calm which, you can't explain why it's there but just a belief really that we're not going to let this happen and so I always had faith that we were going to be able to turn it round and thankfully that happened." Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! Get more from the UEFA Women's EURO Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
England optimistic captain Leah Williamson will recover for Euro 2025 semifinal vs. Italy
ZURICH (AP) — The England team is 'very optimistic' that captain Leah Williamson will be ready to face Italy in the semifinals of the Women's European Championship on Tuesday. Williamson had to come off during extra time of England's dramatic quarterfinal victory over Sweden on Thursday and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, with coach Sarina Wiegman saying it was too early to tell how bad the injury was. Washington Spirit defender Esme Morgan filled in for Williamson during extra time when England was forced to reshuffle its defense and could make her first start if her captain fails to recover in time. 'We're very optimistic that Leah will be available,' Morgan said Saturday. 'She seemed in very high spirits this morning and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us. 'So I'm the same as every single game: be prepared to play if I'm needed, I'll know the role and just be absolutely ready, train at high level over the next few days, but we're very optimistic that Leah'll be fine,' she added. Morgan was brought on in the 70th minute against Sweden, for her major tournament debut, with England 2-0 down. The Lionesses then came roaring back, with two goals in as many minutes to force extra time. England then won a chaotic — or 'ridiculous' as Morgan termed it — penalty shootout, that saw only five of 14 spotkicks converted. Bronze an 'incredible leader' Defender Lucy Bronze powerfully dispatched what turned out to be the winning penalty, as Sweden teenager Smilla Holmberg missed the last one. Bronze, who scored the goal that got England back into the game, had played with strapping around her right leg during the match but ripped it off to take her spotkick. 'She is such an incredible leader in this team, we are all inspired by her mentality,' Morgan said. 'She's a freak really in that she just has so much passion, energy, fight and she infects everyone else with it. 'She's just incredible how she was taping herself up and then whipped it off to take her penalty. She is hilarious but she's just brilliant and we all love her and are very grateful that we get to play alongside her.' Morgan admitted, however, that she thought England was going home a long time before the penalty shootout. 'There was a moment at the end of the first half where I thought 'I've not packed anything,'' Morgan said with a laugh. 'But I really had a sense throughout the game even when we were down that it wasn't our time to go. 'And I think sometimes you just have a sense of calm which, you can't explain why it's there but just a belief really that we're not going to let this happen and so I always had faith that we were going to be able to turn it round and thankfully that happened.' ___ AP soccer:
