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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.

Drake Maye's Wife Ann-Michael Dishes on 1st Year of Marriage

Ann-Michael Maye Reveals 'Most Challenging' Part of Drake Maye Marriage

Ann-Michael Maye, wife of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, became a breakout star in her own right during the team’s surprising run to the Super Bowl last season — but she admits it didn’t come without some bumps in the road. “Moving to somewhere so completely different, being away from all of our friends […]

Knicks' Josh Hart Gets Honest About Home Life With Wife and 3-Year-Old Twins

New York Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart is still adjusting to life as a NBA champ. Thankfully, some things — like his home life with his wife, Shannon Hart (née Phillips), and their 3-year-old twins — stay the same, no matter what. “You’re getting pulled in so many different directions, it’s always good to have […]

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Wife of BYU Football Star ‘Shattered’ as School Starts After Son, 2, Drowns

Kimberly Brown, the wife of former BYU running back Curtis Brown, reflected on the drowning death of her son Haze, 2, as her other four children began their school years. “They are the strongest people I know. Right here. 🤍,” Kimberly shared via Instagram on Thursday, August 20, alongside photos of her 13-year-old triplets, Julie, […]

Knicks Josh Hart Spills Details on Karl Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Super Fun Wedding

Josh Hart Spills Details on Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' Wedding

New York Knicks star Josh Hart has had a summer full of celebrations after he helped lead the franchise to its first NBA title in over 50 years – perhaps none more electric than the wedding of his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns and his new bride, Jordyn Woods, earlier this month. “It was fun, and I […]

College Soccer Player 18 Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Her Boyfriend Mom Helped Clean Up the Scene

Boyfriend and Mom Arrested in Stabbing Death of College Soccer Player, 18

Promising collegiate soccer player Karoline Heintz was allegedly stabbed to death and stuffed into the trunk of a Jeep by her boyfriend – whose mother has been charged with helping cover up the act. Royce Moser was charged with criminal homicide, two counts of tampering with evidence, two counts of abuse of a corpse and […]

Ex Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Pleads Guilty to Killing Newborn, Says Birth Came ‘Unexpected’

Ex-Kentucky Cheerleader Pleads Guilty to Killing Baby, Provides Grim Details

Former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of her newborn baby last year. Snelling, 22, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant during a court appearance on Friday, August 21. She had […]

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University of West Florida Football Player Dead at 20: 'Hearts Are Broken'

University of West Florida football player Ben Conken died on Monday, August 17, after a battle with cancer. He was 20. “We are deeply saddened to share the loss of a fellow Argo, Ben Conken,” UWF Football shared via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19. “Shortly after joining our program, he began a hard fought battle […]

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MLB Icon Sammy Sosa Makes Rare Appearance After Skin Bleaching Controversy

Baseball icon Sammy Sosa made a rare public appearance in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, August 19. Sosa, 57, smiled for cameras at The Pump Group’s VIP Summer Soiree at Gravitas social club, looking noticeably different from an infamous red carpet appearance nearly a decade ago. He flashed a peace sign while wearing a sharp royal-blue […]

2 Members of the Milligan University Cycling Team Killed After Driver Crashed Into Team Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rodgers

2 Members of College Cycling Team Killed After Driver Crashed Into Them

Two members of the Milligan University cycling team were killed and seven more were injured after being struck by a driver while training. Sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were pronounced dead after being hit by a car on a road in Carter County, Tennessee, just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. Milligan University […]

Hayden Panettiere Past Relationship With Zach Hickerson Cheerleader Health Battle More Top Stories

Hayden Panettiere's Past Relationship With Zach Hickerson, More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 19, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Hayden Panettiere once dated her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach Hickerson, in 2019. The revelation came days after Panettiere died in South Carolina on August 16 at the […]

Champion Bryson DeChambeau Is Dating Model Mikayla Demaiter

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau Is Dating Model Mikayla Demaiter: 'Very Happy'

Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau is dating model Mikayla Demaiter, Us can exclusively confirm. “They are both pretty private when it comes to relationships,” says an insider, who adds that their relationship is fairly new, but they’re “very happy” right now. Rumors about DeChambeau, 32, and Demaiter, 26, began swirling at LIV Golf New York earlier […]

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Penn State Cheerleader Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Going to Be a Tough Road’

Former Penn State cheerleader Paris Shanabrough revealed she has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. “Right now, I’m fighting this with everything I have and am undergoing chemotherapy,” Shanabrough, 22, shared about her treatment in a statement posted via Instagram on Tuesday, August 18. “This is […]

Hayden Panettiere Used to Babysit For Chicago Cubs Superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong

Hayden Panettiere Used to Babysit Chicago Cubs Star Pete Crow-Armstrong

Following the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, a surprising connection has resurfaced between the late actress and Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong, 24, grew up in Southern California with his parents, actors Ashley Crow and Matthew John Armstrong, both of whom had recurring roles on the NBC drama Heroes, which starred Panettiere. “Hayden Panettiere […]

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Mr. T Pulls Back the Curtain on His Iconic Persona in Netflix Doc Trailer

Long before Mr. T became an indelible pop culture icon thanks to memorable roles in Rocky III and The A-Team, he was already demanding people put respect on his name. “People don’t know the road I had to travel. I was born in [Chicago’s] Robert Taylor projects,” Mr. T, born Laurence Tureud, says in Us’ […]

Feature Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios Suspended After Testing Positive for Cocaine

Nick Kyrgios Suspended for Cocaine Use: ‘I’ve Felt Helpless and Alone’

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios made a candid admission about his mental health after being provisionally suspended for a positive cocaine test. “I wanted you to hear this from me first,” Kyrgios, 31, shared via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, August 19. “I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine. I […]

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Calais Campbell Breaks Silence After His Brother Allegedly Killed Their Mom

Baltimore Ravens veteran Calais Campbell is speaking out for the first time since his brother, Ciarre, allegedly killed their mother, Nateal, in June. “These past couple months have been pretty tough for me and my family,” Calais, 39, told reporters while attending Ravens training camp on Tuesday, August 18. “We’re working through it. I really […]

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Fundraiser Organized for Brothers Who Lost Football Coach Dad and Mom in Crash

A fundraiser has been organized for three Texas brothers who lost their parents, Jeremy and Brenda Jenkins, in a car accident on Saturday, August 15. Jeremy, 51, was the head football coach at East Bernard High School, while Brenda, 46, was a junior high teacher. They were both pronounced dead at the scene after their […]

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Wife of BYU Football Star Makes Tragic Admission About Son, 2, Who Drowned

Kimberly Brown, the wife of BYU football legend Curtis Brown, made an emotional admission about the drowning death of the couple’s 2-year-old son, Haze. “No word is big enough for the loss I feel. I feel like I’m already forgetting him. And that terrifies me,” Kimberly shared via Instagram on Monday, August 17. “Where did […]

Promo Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo Expresses Concern After All Star Ketel Marte Goes Missing

Arizona Diamondbacks Express Concern After All-Star Ketel Marte Goes Missing

The Arizona Diamondbacks clubhouse responded with concern after three-time All-Star Ketel Marte failed to show up for the team’s game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday, August 17. “It’s been a crazy day,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters after Arizona’s 11-1 loss. “All I know is that he’s dealing with […]

Army Football Coach John Loose Mourns the Death of His Daughter Lauren

Army Football Coach John Loose Mourns Daughter Lauren's Death at 29

Army West Point assistant football coach John Loose mourned the loss of his daughter Lauren, who died on Wednesday, August 12, at the age of 29. “Words cannot express how much we miss & ❤️Lauren,” John shared via X on Saturday, August 15. “She was so special to everyone she came in contact with! Thank […]

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Juju Chan Talks PGA Tour WAG Life, Wedding Planning With Sahith Theegala

Juju Chan, the fiancée of pro golfer Sahith Theegala, is combating the persistent stereotypes of PGA Tour life as the couple enter the home stretch of wedding planning. “There’s a scale on the PGA Tour, and just golf in general, on what kind of lifestyle you live based on how good you are, how much […]

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