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Nelly Korda paid tribute to Lexi Thompson after she announced that she would be retiring from professional golf at the end of the season.

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  Thompson is retiring at the young age of 29 but she has had a long and storied career that began when she was twelve as she makes her 18th US Women’s Open appearance in Lancaster this week. World number one Korda has played alongside Thompson for USA in the Solheim Cup in recent years and she says Lexi will have left a lasting impact on the LPGA Tour. “She’s had such an amazing career, I think. I’ve gotten to be on the team with her a couple times representing our country,” said Korda who is looking for her seventh win in eight starts this week. “I think she does an amazing job for the Tour. She spends so much time going to each Pro-Am party. She really dedicated her time to growing the game. It’s sad to see that she’s obviously leaving and not going to be out here with us anymore, but she’s had an amazing career, and I wish her the best in this new chapter of her life.” The US Women’s Open is one that means a lot to Korda, it’s where she made her major championship debut aged ...

Some schools have resorted to sending out warnings to parents, worried about its rising use among pupils.

  Confusingly, ‘snus’ refers to two different products. The first – and not the one James and I used – is a form of smokeless tobacco popular in Nordic countries that involves placing some of the substance or a dissolvable paper pouch in the mouth. This is illegal to buy or sell in the UK.  But there’s also nicotine pouches, which while used in the same way, contain no tobacco. Although different, they’re being referred to as ‘snus’ by their users.  These, due to a legal loophole, are able to be sold to under-18s – even if some products themselves say they are 18+. This means they are becoming a popular alternative for underage vapers who want to get their hands on nicotine, even if ministers plan to ban their use by youths. James, a vaper, tells me he found out about snus on social media, and it is increasingly popular among top footballers – with one in five professional male players using snus, nicotine pouches, or both. Nearly half of them would like to quit using ...

After Years of Being Insulted by Howard Stern, Kathie Lee Gifford Met Him in Person. What Happened Next Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence.

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  A resurfaced story about a one-sided, decades-long beef between Howard Stern and Kathie Lee Gifford teaches an important lesson: When someone attacks you, resist the urge to fight back and do the opposite Kathie Lee Gifford was on a mission. The television host was in the makeup room preparing to go on air, when she heard that Howard Stern was downstairs in the Today show studio to announce he would be joining the panel of judges on America's Got Talent. For years, Stern had repeatedly insulted Gifford publicly, but Gifford recently told Fox News at the time she had no idea why, as she had never met Stern or listened to his show.

Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II misses Game 4; Maxi Kleber returns.

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  The 20-year-old center was out after a neck injury in Game 3, while Kleber returned from a separated right shoulder injury. 2024 PLAYOFFS: WEST FINALS | TIMBERWOLVES (3) VS. MAVERICKS (5) Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II misses Game 4; Maxi Kleber returns The 20-year-old center was out after a neck injury in Game 3, while Kleber returned from a separated right shoulder injury. Maxi Kleber scored two points in 13 minutes of Dallas’ Game 4 loss to the Wolves. DALLAS (AP) — Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was out of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals with a sprained neck, and Dallas missed a chance to sweep Minnesota, losing 105-100 on Tuesday night. The Mavs tried to make up for Lively’s absence with the return of Maxi Kleber, who had been out with a separated right shoulder since he took a hard fall in the deciding Game 6 of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers on May 3. Kleber, who was wearing a protective sleeve on the shoulder, scored two points in ...

Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement From LPGA Tour

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  It all started with the U.S. Women’s Open. The year was 2007, and a 12-year-old, baby-faced Alexis Thompson arrived at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club to compete in her first major championship. She was a pre-teen sensation clad in a pink Titleist visor and a pair of ladybug earrings who was ready to try and make the cut in one of the most prestigious events in women’s golf. While it is never easy to say goodbye, it is indeed time. At the end of 2024, I will be stepping away from a full professional golf schedule. I'm excited to enjoy the remainder of the year as there are still goals I want to accomplish. I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my life. Time with family, friends, and my trusted companion Leo. I will always look for ways to contribute to the sport and inspire the next generation of golfers. And of course, I look forward to a little time for myself." Lexi Thompson via Instagram May 28, 2024

Moana and Maui Follow the Call of the Sea in ‘Moana 2’ Trailer

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Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson star in the animated sequel, out in November THE OCEAN BECKONS in a new trailer for Moana 2, a sequel to Walt Disney Animation Studios’s 2016 musical adventure Moana. The action-packed clip showcases the return of voice actors Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Moana and her demigod pal Maui as Moana embarks on a new journey with her adorable animal sidekicks. The film, directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, was initially announced as an animated Disney+ series but was reimagined into a sequel film. The official synopsis notes, “After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.” The film will feature music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark Mancina.

Moana 2’: Disney Reveals New Teaser Trailer

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  Moana voyages back to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui. Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, Walt Disney Animated Studios’ Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarer. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, Moana 2 features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina