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Daniel Trainor is the Senior Editor, Sports for Us Weekly based in Detroit. He began working at Us in February 2024 where he covers everything from Travis Kelce to Rory McIlroy and exclusive interviews with the likes of Drew Brees and WWE’s Rhea Ripley. He previously worked at The Messenger and E! Online, with bylines at other outlets including Interview Magazine, Vulture and SB Nation. A graduate of Michigan State University’s journalism program, Daniel spends most of his free time complaining about MSU athletics, watching pro wrestling and searching “closest brewery to me.” He can be reached via email at dan.trainor@usmagazine.com.

Steven McBee Jr s Accusations More Us Weekly Top Stories

Us Weekly's Top Stories: Steven McBee Jr.'s Cheating Claims and More

Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on April 27, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Steven McBee Jr. accuses girlfriend of cheating: The McBee Dynasty star accused girlfriend Allie Eklund of cheating at the Stagecoach Music Festival, saying he woke up to DMs, phone calls […]

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Mike Vrabel Spotted Buying Women's Sweatsuit While Away to Seek 'Counseling'

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was seen browsing an airport gift shop while away from the team to seek counseling amid a scandal involving NFL insider Dianna Russini. Vrabel, 50, picked out a baby blue sweatsuit at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Saturday, April 25, as evidenced by photos published by […]

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HS Baseball Player Dead After Becoming ‘Sudden and Severely Ill’ After Game

Maddox Graser, a sophomore baseball player at Ohio’s Wooster High School, has died after suffering a sudden illness. “He’s the kind of kid who shows up, works hard, and loves the game — and the people around him,” a GoFundMe organized in the late athlete’s honor reads. “Just days ago, Maddox was on the field […]

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Jason Kelce Shows Off Noticeable Weight Loss During Waffle House Visit

Jason Kelce showed off his noticeably slimmer figure as the former NFL star continues his public weight loss journey. Kelce, 38, posed for pictures outside a Waffle House in Pell City, Alabama on Saturday, April 25, smiling for the camera while wearing a pair of blue shorts and a camouflage polo. “BRUH!!! Not Jason Kelce […]

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Sherrone Moore’s Accuser Paige Shiver Reacts to 'Homewrecker' Criticism

The former University of Michigan football staff member who was found to be in a years-long “inappropriate relationship” with former head coach Sherrone Moore responded to the criticism she’s faced since coming forward. During an interview on ABC’s Nightline, which aired on Friday, April 24, Paige Shiver was asked about being labeled as a “homewrecker” […]

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Dianna Russini Revealed Another NFL Coach Used to Leave Her Voicemails

As debate continues to stir about NFL insider Dianna Russini’s relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, a resurfaced video revealed Vrabel wasn’t the only coach in Russini’s inner circle. During an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” in August 2025, Russini, 43, spoke about her relationship with Denver Broncos head coach, Sean […]

Sherrone Moore’s Accuser Paige Shiver Reveals DMs He Sent Her While His Wife Was Pregnant

Sherrone Moore’s Accuser Reveals DMs He Sent Her While His Wife Was Pregnant

Paige Shiver, who accused former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore of breaking into her apartment after his firing, has revealed more details about their years-long relationship. Shiver, 32, said her relationship with Moore, 40, transitioned from professional to romantic in January 2022, when she was an intern and Moore was the team’s […]

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Conflicting Reports Emerge About Mike Vrabel’s Behavior at Counseling

Questions continue to linger about New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and fallout from the scandal involving NFL insider Dianna Russini. Last week, Vrabel, 50, released a statement indicating that he would be seeking “counseling,” which would force him to miss participating in day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25. […]

Promo 49ers George Kittle Reveals the 1 Thing That Cannot Happen at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Wedding

George Kittle Has 1 Major Demand for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Wedding

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle is hoping Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding isn’t a repeat of what happened at his teammate Christian McCaffey’s ceremony. When McCaffrey, 29, married OIivia Culpo in June 2024, the beer supply ran low — which meant Kittle, 32, was forced to take things into his own hands. “That […]

Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel Held Rival Pool Party in Front of 28 NFL Coaches

Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Had Rival Pool Party in Front of 28 NFL Coaches

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini allegedly joined forces again just days after they were photographed together at a luxury resort in Arizona. During the NFL’s annual league meetings at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel on March 31, fellow NFL insider Jay Glazer hosted a group of 28 of the […]

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QB Ty Simpson Gushed About His Parents Before Surprising Rams Draft Pick

Quarterback Ty Simpson celebrated his parents, Jason and Julie, before his first round selection at the 2026 NFL Draft surprised the football world. “They’re my rock. I couldn’t ask them for anything else,” Simpson, 23, exclusively told Us Weekly on the red carpet at the Draft in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, April 23. “It’s something […]

NFL Roger Goodell Says Patriots Have More Information About Mike Vrabel Dianna Russini

Roger Goodell Says Patriots Have ‘A Lot More Information’ About Mike Vrabel

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he’s confident the New England Patriots will handle the fallout of head coach Mike Vrabel’s controversial relationship with NFL insider Dianna Russini. “This is not a personal conduct policy, as we know it today,” Goodell, 67, told ESPN’s Mike Greenberg at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. “It’s a […]

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Sherrone Moore's Accuser Paige Shiver Says She Was Pregnant With His Baby

Paige Shiver, who accused former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore of trespassing after their alleged inappropriate workplace relationship, revealed that she was once pregnant with Moore’s baby. During an interview on the Friday, April 24, broadcast of Good Morning America, Shiver explained that her unborn baby was diagnosed with Pompe disease, a genetic […]

GettyImages-2256978235 Fernando Mendoza January 2026

Why Heisman Winner Fernando Mendoza Chose Not to Attend NFL Draft in Person

Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza declined to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in person for a very personal reason. “My mom really wanted to do it at home and so did my parents,” Mendoza said Monday, April 20, on ESPN’s The Rich Eisen Show. “It’s a lot easier for us, especially with the family situation.” […]

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Patriots' Mike Vrabel to Seek ‘Counseling’ Amid Dianna Russini Controversy

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will not be with the team this weekend as they plot the future of the franchise at the 2026 NFL Draft. “As I said the other day, I promised my family, this organization and this team that I was going to give them the best version of me […]

Tyrese Halliburton Addresses Only Being With White Girls

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Addresses Only Being ‘With White Girls’

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton took things in stride when he was questioned about always being around “white girls.” “That don’t bother me,” Haliburton, 26, said with a laugh during an interview with rapper Cam’ron on the Monday, April 20, episode of his “Come and Talk 2 Me” podcast. “My fiancée, she’s a white girl.” […]

FEATURE Kelly Stafford Caught Screaming at Officials Courtside During Lakers Rockets Playoff Game

Kelly Stafford Caught Yelling at Refs During Lakers-Rockets Playoff Game

Kelly Stafford had courtside seats for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets — and she had no problem announcing her presence to the officiating crew. During the second quarter of the first round playoff series on Tuesday, April 21, Kelly, 36, could be seen on the broadcast […]

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NBA’s Victor Wembanyama Suffers Terrifying Concussion, Leaves Playoff Game

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama left the team’s playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a nasty fall and concussion. Wembanyama, 22, landed face first on the floor after driving to the basket during the second quarter of Game 2 of the first round playoff series on Tuesday, April 21. The 7-foot-4 […]

MLB Legend Garret Anderson Dead at 53

Garret Anderson's Cause of Death Revealed After Wife Mistook as Heart Attack

UPDATE — 4/21/26, 8:51 p.m. ET: The cause of death of Major League Baseball legend Garret Anderson has been clarified after he suffered a “medical emergency” on Thursday, April 16. The Orange County Sheriff Coroner’s Office confirmed on Tuesday, April 21, that Anderson died “as a result of pancreatitis,” describing the illness to USA Today […]

Former MLB Prospect Brian Kirby Dead After Tragic Incident on Church Roof in Arkansas

Former MLB Prospect Brian Kirby Dead After 'Tragic Accident' on Church Roof

Former Major League Baseball prospect Brian Kirby died while working on the roof of a church in Arkansas. He was 43. Kirby’s death was confirmed by Graves Memorial Baptist Church in Little Rock, where Kirby was working. “This morning, a tragic accident occurred at our church building involving an employee of Kirby Heating and Air,” the […]

Freddie Freeman and Wife Chelsea Relationship Timeline

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Wife Chelsea’s Romance Timeline

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea Freeman’s relationship has been a well-documented home run. Freddie and Chelsea got married in November 2014 and have since welcomed four children — sons Charlie, Brandon and Maximus and daughter London. The whole family made the move to California when Freddie signed a six-year, $162 million […]

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