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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.

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76ers Coach Nick Nurse Away From Team After Brother's 'Unexpected' Death

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse is mourning the sudden death of his brother Steve amid his team’s playoff run. Nick, 58, was away from the 76ers to attend Steve’s funeral in Iowa on Tuesday, May 5, according to The Athletic. Steve passed away “unexpectedly” on Wednesday, April 29, the day before the Sixers defeated […]

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Former University of Washington Football Player Voi Tunuufi Dead at 23

Former University of Washington football player Voi Tunuufi has died. He was 23. Voi’s oldest sister, Sanita Tunuufi, told The Seattle Times on Monday, May 4, that her brother died in a car accident. A GoFundMe organized by Sanita in honor of Voi said that he died at 1:30 a.m. on Monday. No other details […]

Feature Inside the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Inside the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix: Celebs, Food and Plenty of Action

For one sweaty, electric — and sometimes, wet — weekend, Miami became the epicenter of the sports and pop culture world. Formula 1 brought their Super Bowl-sized operation to Florida for the fifth time on Sunday, May 3, but the party got underway well before the start of the iconic race itself, ultimately won by […]

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Man, 27, Fatally Stabbed Outside Busch Stadium After Cardinals-Dodgers Game

A man was stabbed to death outside Busch Stadium in the early morning hours of Monday, May 4, shortly after a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. “Let me be very clear, this could have happened anywhere,” St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Mitch McCoy said during a news briefing. “This […]

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NHL's Victor Hedman Breaks Silence About Absence to Focus on ‘Mental Health'

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Victor Hedman broke his silence about his sudden absence from the team, which began in mid-March. “I’ve spent most of my life in this game, and nearly all of my career with this organization,” Hedman, 35, said in a statement on Tuesday, May 5. “Wearing this jersey — and serving as […]

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Ben Stiller Called Out for Attending Met Gala Over Knicks Playoff Game

New York Knicks diehard fan Ben Stiller lost some street cred when he attended the 2026 Met Gala instead of the Knicks’ playoff game on Monday, May 4. “If Ben Stiller picked the Met Gala over Game 1 of the Knicks game he may have to turn in his man card,” Barstool Sports founder Dave […]

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Lindsey Vonn Ditches Crutches for 1st Time at 2026 Met Gala After Crash

Lindsey Vonn made a powerful statement of resiliency at the 2026 Met Gala. Vonn, 41, walked in public without her crutches for the first time following her devastating crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics when she hit the red carpet at the Monday, May 4, fundraiser at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York […]

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Vanessa Bryant Addresses Viral Rumors She's Pregnant and Getting Remarried

Vanessa Bryant is addressing viral speculation that she’s currently pregnant and plans to walk down the wedding aisle. “Can you guys decide already…..am I pregnant for the 100th time or am I getting remarried???,” Bryant, 43, posted via her Instagram Story on Sunday, May 3. Bryant was responding to a viral post on X that […]

Stefon Diggs Former Chef Claims They Had a Sexual Relationship Before Abuse Allegations

Stefon Diggs' Ex Chef Says They Had a Sexual Relationship Before Lawsuit

The former private chef of NFL star Stefon Diggs claims they had more than a professional relationship prior to her accusing him of assault. Mila Adams, who accused Diggs, 32, of strangling her over a financial dispute last year, described things as “complicated” between the pair when she took the stand at his trial on […]

Angel Reese Trolled By Detroit Pistons Fans After Boyfriends Team Knocked Out By Ex Boyfriends

Angel Reese Trolled by Pistons Fans After Boyfriend's Team Knocked Out by Ex

After goading fans of the Detroit Pistons throughout the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Angel Reese got a taste of her own medicine after the Pistons’ Game 7 victory. Pistons fans chanted Reese’s name while the WNBA star’s boyfriend, Wendell Carter Jr., was at the free throw line during the fourth quarter […]

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Ronda Rousey Reveals What Training for MMA Return Is Really Like With 2 Kids

To fans, mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey will always be the Baddest Woman on the Planet. But the trailblazing athlete, who was inducted into the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame in 2018, hasn’t competed professionally since 2016 and expressed no desire to be back at it. Then that changed. On May 16 at L.A.’s […]

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Editor Admits Mistakes in Ongoing Dianna Russini Investigation: Report

The Athletic reportedly held an all-hands meeting for the first time to address the ongoing scandal involving former employee Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Executive editor Steven Ginsberg called the meeting on Wednesday, April 29, according to Front Office Sports, during which he “acknowledged that communications could have been more […]

WWE Fan Who Went Missing During WrestleMania Weekend in Vegas Found Dead

WWE Fan Who Went Missing During WrestleMania Weekend in Vegas Found Dead

A wrestling fan who went missing after traveling to Las Vegas to attend WrestleMania 42 earlier this month has been found dead. Marc Izard died on April 18, his sister Kelly revealed via Facebook on Tuesday, April 28. He was 43. “He passed away quickly from natural causes related to his underlying medical conditions,” Kelly […]

Promo Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica Stoll Attend White House Dinner Get Praise From President Trump

Rory McIlroy and Wife Attend White House Dinner, Get Praise From Trump

Rory McIlroy was singled out by President Donald Trump at the White House’s state dinner in honor of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. In the middle of his speech at the event on Tuesday, April 28, Trump, 79, stopped to congratulate McIlroy, 36, for his “unconquerable courage” after winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament […]

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New England Patriots Players Respond to Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Scandal

New England Patriots captains Robert Spillane and Hunter Henry responded to the ongoing drama involving their head coach, Mike Vrabel, and NFL insider Dianna Russini. “Coach coaches football,” Spillane, 30, told reporters on Tuesday, April 28. “He keeps the main thing, the main thing. I know he’s dealing with personal issues, but when we’re in […]

Where Ronda Rousey Really Stands With UFC Dana White Ahead of Netflix Fight

Where Ronda Rousey Really Stands With UFC’s Dana White Before Netflix Fight

Ronda Rousey cleared the air about her relationship with UFC president Dana White as Rousey prepares her return to the octagon for another company. “I love Dana,” Rousey, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly as she prepares to fight Gina Carano May 16 on Netflix. “He’s always going to be one of my closest friends.” Rousey […]

Longtime Georgia Football Radio Broadcaster Reacts After Shockingly Being Forced Out of Job

University of Georgia Football Broadcaster Reacts After Shocking Firing

University of Georgia football radio broadcaster Scott Howard took to social media following the announcement that he has been replaced after 18 years in the role. “Thank you to everyone for all the messages. Didn’t know that many people had my number 😳,” Howard posted via X on Friday, April 24. “Just to clear up […]

QB Garrett Nussmeier Fiancee Ella Springfield Reacts to Him Slipping in NFL Draft Being Selected by Chiefs

QB Garrett Nussmeier’s Fiancee Reacts to Him Slipping in 2026 NFL Draft

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier surprised many by falling to the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft — but his fiancée, Ella Springfield, wasn’t about to fret over it. “All in Gods perfect timing!” Springfield wrote via Instagram on Monday, April 27. “So blessed to call Kansas City our new home ❤️.” Springfield shared a carousel […]

NBA Jaden Ivey and Wife Caitlyn Provide Update on Relationship Amid Controversy

NBA’s Jaden Ivey and Wife Provide Update on Relationship Amid Controversy

NBA star Jaden Ivey and his wife, Caitlyn Ivey, are still going strong after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls for making controversial statements about Pride Month. Jaden, 24, shared a picture of the couple via Instagram on Monday, April 27, showing the basketball player with his arm around his wife as they both […]

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Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Already Back at Work After Seeking Counseling

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel returned to work after a weekend trip to Utah to attend counseling amid his ongoing scandal involving NFL insider Dianna Russini. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared a picture of Vrabel, 50, at the Patriots’ facilities via X on the afternoon of Monday, April 27. Vrabel was away from the […]

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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