Latest from 2 December
USA Today
9 minutes ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Stephon Gilmore's shocking admission on college recruitment
New England Patriots legend Stephon Gilmore never played a snap on defense until his first year of college football at the University of South Carolina. Gilmore played at the quarterback position throughout high school, but when he had an opportunity to play in the defensive backfield at camps, he would shut everybody down. Perhaps it was fate's way of letting him know that he was playing in the wrong position. That didn't stop Steve Spurrier, who was the head coach at South Carolina at the time, from trying to recruit him to play on the offensive side of the ball. "It was crazy because I played quarterback in high school. I didn't play no defense at all," Gilmore said on The Money Down Podcast. "I was a guy recruited as an athlete. Spurrier recruited me. He was like, 'Man, you should play receiver.' I'm like, 'Man, I don't want to play receiver.' My dad was like, 'Man, you're a corner. Just play corner.' Because I used to go to camps and shut everybody down, and I had never played corner." Spurrier never gave up on the dream of Gilmore playing on offense and even dialed up a few plays for him. However, once Gilmore started playing cornerback at the collegiate level, he never looked back. He earned the starting job right out of the gate and developed into one of the best players in the country. That ultimately led to an incredibly successful NFL career with a Super Bowl win, Defensive MVP, two First-Team All-Pro nods and five Pro Bowls. It's safe to say the move to corner was the right choice. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Daily Record
9 minutes ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Woman with 'world's biggest lips' in agonising pain – but doctors won't treat her
Andrea Ivanova, 28, has spent more than £20,000 on cosmetic procedures to get her lips to the biggest size possible - and it's come at a cost, with her now in agonising pain Andrea Ivanova has embarked on an unrelenting quest to secure the title for having the "world's biggest lips", consistently seeking out filler injections despite being warned of the risks. Her dedication comes at a price, though. Not only has she invested over £20,000 in her pout, the 28-year-old has also encountered health challenges. Healthcare professionals have cautioned that the monthly injections might be lethal, yet Andrea continues undeterred, even as some practitioners now decline to administer treatment. After damaging a tooth on a hazelnut chocolate bar and suffering "excruciating" discomfort, Andrea met with frustration. She recounted: "It's made me feel terrible. Both dentists didn't give a specific explanation. "They just said they didn't want to work on my tooth given that I have such big lips. It's clear they feel disgust and notes of mockery towards me." The assistant nurse, who broke the tooth a month prior, expressed her "extreme disappointment" in the dental professionals' attitudes. She elaborated: "I don't know how they can refuse [me] just because of my huge lips. I find their behaviour toward me extremely disrespectful. "I have to look for a new dentist that will treat me and hopefully I won't have to go abroad." With plans to travel to Venice in two weeks, Andrea worries she might not get her tooth repaired in time, claiming that two local dentists in Sofia, Bulgaria, have already denied her service. She remembered: "When I warned them over the phone after making the appointment that I had bigger lips, they said there was no problem. But on the day, he and the assistant nurse looked at me strangely." Andrea went on: "He told me: 'I'm sorry, but I can't treat your tooth. Your lips are too big and it will interfere with my work.' "He hadn't even tried to help. I just got up and left – if I stayed, there would have been some unpleasant remarks. "The second dentist flat out told me: 'You have huge lips and I can't guarantee your safety or accept you in this form.' They're not professionals [if you ask me]." Andrea is running out of local options due to what she perceives as sheer "stupidity." However, some believe she is responsible for her extreme fillers. Her family have expressed their concern in the past – pleading with her to avoid plastic surgery – but the lip-enhanced woman remains unfazed. She stated: "I'm an adult, I decide what to do with my body. My friends have no qualms about going out with me, despite my huge lips, and they accept me for who I am. "They are used to seeing me now with big lips, so are no longer impressed by it all. "But my parents and grandparents constantly tell me my lips are huge and that I look scary to them. I don't pay attention to their words."
USA Today
9 minutes ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals' Zac Taylor drags Joe Burrow down in QB-coach NFL rankings
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a top-five player at his position. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, however, is not a top-five coach in the NFL right now. So says new rankings from Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame, which aims to list the best quarterback-head coach duos in the NFL. Burrow and Taylor land just inside the top 10 at No. 9 overall: 'The Bengals might not have much defense, but they employ a good coach and a top-five quarterback. Burrow, the former No. 1 pick, had his best season in 2024, throwing for league-bests with 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns to help Cincinnati stay in playoff contention until the final day. With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signed long-term, expect more fireworks for years to come.' RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals' 53-man roster projection following 2025 offseason The problem, as one should expect, is Taylor. Burrow is fourth in his respective rankings, while Taylor is 16th. It's a fair assessment, at least, as the debate continues as to whether Taylor should be on the hot seat and just how much leash the coaching staff should have on the goodwill of the recent Super Bowl appearance. For now, the Bengals will be more than happy to charge forward with a tandem that lands in the top 10 alongside the likes of Kansas City, no matter how lopsided the scale. RELATED: Joe Burrow feelings on Trey Hendrickson contract standoff revealed
Yahoo
9 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Red Bull's Christian Horner says Max Verstappen intends to stay despite Mercedes links
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands makes a pit stop during the first practice of the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1. Verstappen has repeatedly declined to say he's committed to Red Bull for 2026 following a suggestion last week from Mercedes' George that his team spoke with Verstappen. Russell doesn't have a contract for 2026. Advertisement The four-time world champion has a contract through 2028 at Red Bull but there have been indications that a performance-related clause could allow him to exit earlier. The exact details are not public. 'The contracts between the drivers and the teams are always going to remain confidential. With any driver's contract there is an element of a performance mechanism, and of course that exists within Max's contract,' Horner said on Friday at the British Grand Prix. 'His intention is that he will be there and driving for us in 2026. It's inevitable that he's of huge interest to any other other team in the pit lane.' Horner suggested Russell 'probably triggered all this speculation' to strengthen his hand in talks with Mercedes. 'I think the most important thing is the clarity that exists between Max and the team and that's very clear,' Horner added. Advertisement Horner also said of Verstappen: 'He's made it quite clear that he would like to finish his career in a Red Bull car from start to finish. I think that's quite special and unique for him.' Russell said on Thursday he believed there was an 'exceptionally low' chance he'd have to leave Mercedes for 2026. Horner added that Yuki Tsunoda will get the rest of 2025 to show he deserves to keep a seat at Red Bull, but signaled he'd consider a range of options inside and outside the wider Red Bull organization, including Liam Lawson and his rookie Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar. Tsunoda was promoted to Verstappen's teammate in March after Lawson struggled in the first two races. Advertisement 'Yuki has got until the end of the season to demonstrate that he's the guy to remain in the car,' Horner said. 'We have Isack also doing a good job and Liam finding his form as well. So within the Red Bull pool we have talent. Of course, you're also open to what is outside of that. We want to field the best lineup that we can for next year. We've gone outside of that pool in recent years. If we feel the necessity to do so, we wouldn't be afraid to do so again." ___ AP auto racing:
Hindustan Times
9 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Salman Khan unveils intense first look poster of Battle of Galwan, fans say ‘Bhai is coming to conquer the box office'
Salman Khan fans were treated with a surprise on Friday evening. The actor officially unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming film Battle of Galwan. The patriotic drama will be centered around the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. (Also read: Did Salman Khan accidentally leak the poster of his next film in post about working hard? Internet thinks so) Salman Khan was seen with bloodstains on his face in the first look poster of Battle of Galwan. Battle of Galwan first look Salman shared the first look motion poster on his X account and tagged the crew of the film in the caption. The poster saw Salman with bloodstains on his face, donning an army uniform with a fierce expression in his eyes. The motion poster also included the line: 'Over 15,000 feet above sea level, India fought its most brutal battle without firing a single bullet.' The film will be helmed by director Apoorva Lakhia, and produced by Salman Khan Films. Himesh Reshammiya will be the music composer of the film. It will also star Harshil Shah, Ankur Bhatia, and Heera Sohall among others. The release date of the film is yet to be announced. Fan reactions Reacting to the poster, a fan commented: 'Bhai is all set to return in a big way with Galwan.' Another said, 'Pure Goosebumps!' A comment read, 'This looks intense! Bhai is back.' 'This is going to be insane! That motion poster just dropped and it's giving pure goosebumps,' said a second fan. Salman was last seen in the action drama film Sikandar, in which he starred alongside Rashmika Mandanna. The film was directed by AR Murugadoss. The film also starred Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, Jatin Sarna, Sanjay Kapoor, Prateik, Smita Patil, and Kishore. It underperformed at the box office after opening to largely mixed reviews. The film is now available to watch on Netflix.
