Leocciano Callao, US Sports Reporter

Born and raised in the Philippines, Leocciano Callao moved to the United States in 2016 and attended Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California with a soccer scholarship. Before joining the Mail, he worked as an NBA editor for FanSided while also covering the New York Liberty, NYCFC, and UFC for the network.

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Is this Aaron Rodgers' burner account? NFL fans convinced they have found QB's VERY active secret profile

18/04/25 08:52

This week, X user Al Malack (@almalack278632) has consistently defended Rodgers after he appeared on the Pat McAfee show to clear the air about his past, present, and future. In his appearance, Rodgers revealed new head coach Aaron Glenn's involvement in a contentious meeting that abruptly ended his tenure with the Jets....read

Kansas City Chiefs plan bombshell first round trade move before the NFL Draft next week
18/04/25 07:43
While Kansas City cruised toward a third straight Super Bowl appearance in February, their blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans has shaken the Chiefs to patch up some issues.
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Philadelphia Eagles' mistake when drafting Jason Kelce in 2011 resurfaces ahead of next week's big event
18/04/25 06:39
In the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, Jason and younger brother Travis circled back to the Eagles' X (then Twitter) post from when the center was drafted out of Cincinnati.
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Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Suns owner Matt Ishbia... but not for saying he could be the worst NBA owner ever
18/04/25 04:05
Smith took Ishbia to task for the state of affairs in the Salt River Valley recently, and even though the 45-year-old only bought the team in 2022, the ESPN host still painted him as a historic failure.
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Shock twist after ex-Chiefs star accused of animal cruelty was sentenced to hard labor in Alabama
18/04/25 03:06
In July 2024, the former Kansas City Chiefs player to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days. The rest would be suspended for two years 'pending the behavior of the defendant.'
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Jazz Chisholm deletes furious X posts about MLB umpire after squaring up to him during Yankees game
18/04/25 02:17
Jazz Chisholm quickly took off an angry X post after he was ejected in the New York Yankees game on Thursday night against Tampa Bay.
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Joe Burrow hangs out with an NFL rival as he returns to Instagram after postseason hiatus
18/04/25 01:11
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback made up for not posting on Instagram for nearly two months with back-to-back updates on his page.
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Women's hockey game stopped after player drops bizarre item on the ice
17/04/25 10:56
Nonetheless, the Stars and Stripes secured the 3-0 victory with goals from Kelly Pannek, Lacey Eden, and Alex Carpenter.
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PGA Tour golfer Billy Horschel signs woman's leg after smashing her with a shot at RBC Heritage
17/04/25 09:51
After The Masters tournament wrapped up over the weekend, the PGA Tour's best golfers were back in action for the season's fifth Signature Event.
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Rams star Puka Nacua makes stunning 49ers prediction when asked about Brock Purdy contract talks
17/04/25 08:27
After helping lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2024, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, Purdy's numbers dipped this past season as the team went 6-11 and missed the playoffs.
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Wild reason Tennessee pastor was upset after being rescued from South African kidnappers in bloody shootout
17/04/25 06:06
Sullivan arrived in South Africa with his family in 2018 and was abducted during a church service and held for almost a week.
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Clip of Travis Kelce reading his negative NFL Draft profile goes viral after resurfacing online
17/04/25 04:44
Kelce was at the University of Cincinnati for five seasons. However, he only played three and redshirted his freshman year. He was also suspended for a year in 2010.
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Chicago Bears sign key man to new $20m deal ahead of crucial season with Ben Johnson as head coach
17/04/25 03:37
On Wednesday, sources told the NFL Network that the linebacker agreed to the extension after his second season in Windy City.
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Luka Doncic finally ends LeBron James and Steph Curry's domination of NBA jerseys
15/04/25 10:54
In February, the NBA world was rocked to the core when the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded their franchise player to Los Angeles - pairing him up with James in the City of Angels.
Why Aaron Rodgers has to announce Steelers move in the next week if he wants to play in Pittsburgh
15/04/25 09:29
It has been reported that both sides have been discussing Rodgers' future in Steel City for most of the offseason after his breakup with the New York Jets.
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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes on the brink of huge announcement
15/04/25 07:07
The project comes after the Chiefs' threepeat was derailed by a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
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Olympics organizers announce baseball's return to iconic venue for 2028 games in Los Angeles
15/04/25 05:47
As the Olympics return stateside for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta games, the committee greenlighted the addition of baseball, softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash.
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UFC star reveals Megan Fox slid into his DMS... and he has the proof
15/04/25 04:32
In the video, the former interim welterweight title holder shared how 'My whole life, the baddest b****, I always thought it was Megan Fox.'
Kai Trump gives inside look into her Final Four trip as golf star watched Paige Bueckers and UConn beat UCLA
15/04/25 03:29
At the time of the game, Trump posed for a courtside photo for her Instagram story and tagged the UConn women's team - who she correctly predicted to win the tournament.
Hailey Van Lith embraces dad as she's picked by Chicago Sky at 2025 WNBA Draft in front of NBA star boyfriend
15/04/25 02:01
Late in the first round on Monday night, Van Lith was selected by the Chicago Sky with the 11th pick, reuniting her with former LSU teammate Angel Reese.
Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA Draft as UConn star makes Texas her new home
14/04/25 11:40
Paige Bueckers has been selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, as the former UConn star will now look to revitalize her new franchise.
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Tom Brady teases astonishing career move... and it could be confirmed this weekend
14/04/25 08:19
Brady secured minority ownership of the Las Vegas Raider in the NFL in the middle of the 2024 season, adding to his rich business portfolio after a prolonged bid for the stake.
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Kansas City Chiefs hit by scheduling blow after bombshell request to the NFL
14/04/25 07:26
NFL VP of broadcast planning and scheduling Mike North recently addressed the apparent inquiry from Clark Hunt's team.
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Bronny James ties Michael Jordan rookie record after Lakers blowout win over Houston Rockets
14/04/25 05:36
Houston, who have stamped their playoff spot, sat their stars and dropped to a 52-29 record. In the 140-109 blowout, the Lakers gave their deep bench some minutes in garbage time.
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Jordon Hudson slammed over 'gross' video of her with Bill Belichick at UNC practice
14/04/25 04:38
On Sunday, a video from TikTok account @thecarolinacockroach went viral on X, showing Hudson on the sideline during one of the Tar Heels' practices.
Kai Trump gives verdict on UFC 314 after sitting cageside with Donald Trump and Dana White in Miami
14/04/25 03:26
Before the pay-per-view main card at Kaseya Center, Kai walked out with her grandfather, Donald Trump, and UFC chief Dana White to their seats as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson finally reveals her real age... and it's younger than first thought
04/04/25 08:31
Hudson's relationship with the coach has been controversial since they made their romance public. However, the pair continues to block out naysayers by sharing their whereabouts.
Paul Skenes reveals why he will get 'flak' from MLB teammates over Livvy Dunne relationship
04/04/25 07:28
The power couple starred in a photo shoot for GQ Sports earlier this week. Along with inside scoops on their relationship, the outlet had Skenes and Dunne dressed and made up for the feature.
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Porn star Abella Danger left 'heartbroken' by NBA player's actions during game in Miami
04/04/25 05:10
In the dying seconds, the game was tied at 108 when the dynamic guard was handed the ball to close the contest and eagle-eyed fans spotted the adult film star in her courtside seats.
Controversial Fox Sports host slams 'recklessly unfair' claims he blamed Taylor Swift for Travis Kelce rift
04/04/25 03:19
After revealing on his podcast that he and Kelce have not socialized much for some time, fans assumed that Swift had wedged Kelce and Wright's friendship.
'Sickening' Pennsylvania Mayor blasted by locals for being a Cowboys fan
04/04/25 02:58
Ed Brown has served as the mayor of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania since January 2024. Brown, a Democrat, defeated Republican Brian Burke to become the city's first-ever black mayor.
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Cincinnati Bengals could be moving to another city, warns owner's daughter
04/04/25 01:16
The team has played in three different venues since their founding and have called what is now the Paycor Stadium home since 2000.
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Move over, Travis Kelce! NFL tight end Trey McBride replaces Chiefs star as best paid in the position after agreeing new deal
03/04/25 09:30
On Thursday, Adam Schefter reported that the Pro-Bowl tight end signed a lucrative four-year, $76million extension to remain in with his team.
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New York Giants and Cleveland Browns predicted to make huge u-turns on their NFL draft picks
03/04/25 09:21
The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the prowl to land top prospect Travis Hunter. However, two quarterbacks must be selected in the top three to enable such luck for the Jaguars.
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Tulane quarterback suspended after being arrested in New Orleans
03/04/25 06:55
Finley, 23, was booked and released after the arrest. Tulane said in a statement that the length of his suspension will depend on the outcome of his case.
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Livvy Dunne's viral crawfish sucking tutorial has the entire internet talking
03/04/25 05:40
In a video posted on March 30, the 22-year-old gymnast sat in a kitchen in front of an aluminum pan containing a couple of crustaceans.
Cleveland Browns mourn tragic passing of family member and 'Hard Knocks' star
03/04/25 04:36
The news follows another tragic season in Cleveland as the team finished with a 3-14 record. After scoring their third win against Pittsburgh, the Browns skidded through their last six games.
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Mets announcer's brutal insult about the team caught on hot mic in dramatic Miami Marlins game
03/04/25 03:21
Former MLB great and broadcast analyst for the New York Mets Keith Hernandez was caught by the hot mic as he took a brutal swipe at the team before returning from commercial.
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NFL RedZone favorite Scott Hanson lands major new job for 2025
02/04/25 10:49
Hanson broke his silence on Sunday after reports claimed that he was in talks with NBC Sports over a move to the broadcaster.
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Ex-girlfriend of NBA star Anthony Edwards hits back at viral claims he paid her $1m lump sum in child support
02/04/25 10:18
The whispers began on March 31 when X user @PrincessM___ claimed that Edwards , 23, requested to pay 'the whole 18 years of child support upfront.'
Giants star makes ultimate sacrifice for Russell Wilson
02/04/25 09:08
The 36-year-old Wilson made 11 appearances, 214 completions for 336 attempts, and tallied 2,482 yards for 16 touchdowns in Pittsburgh last season.
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Taylor Swift facing travel chaos to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs' first game next season
02/04/25 06:47
Multiple league sources have told the outlet that the recently-dethroned ex-Super Bowl champions are the number 1 choice to send to the South American nation.
Paul Skenes reveals gift from Livvy Dunne that's now reserved for 'special events'
02/04/25 05:21
Dunne, the LSU gymnastics and TikTok phenomenon, has been dating Skenes for nearly two years after first going public in the summer of 2023.
Baseball player makes shocking announcement on his wife's podcast
02/04/25 04:12
The Indianapolis native went on to play for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers from 2019 to 2023.
Paige Spiranac flaunts her 'peach' in skintight outfit in act of defiance against social media troll
02/04/25 03:10
On Tuesday, April 1, the golf influencer posted a new video on her page showing how she set up her new golf bag. In the clip, Spiranac was wearing a tight purple set that showed her figure.
Ski legend Lindsey Vonn hit by tragic update on beloved family member: 'There will never be another'
31/03/25 03:59
Earlier this week, Vonn shared that Lucy, her 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel - and loyal travel companion - has failing kidneys.
Kai Trump's golf career receives major boost despite tournament meltdown
31/03/25 03:46
The granddaughter of President Donald Trump was among the field of rising stars competing at the elite junior golf competition at Sage Valley.
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Steelers head coach breaks silence on Aaron Rodgers saga as wait for QB's free agency decision drags on
31/03/25 02:48
After missing his first season with the New York Jets with an Achilles tear and a subpar 5-12 campaign this past year, Rodgers and the Jets parted ways at the campaign's conclusion.
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Tyreek Hill sparks major fan meltdown with cryptic post amid trade rumors
31/03/25 12:19
Within the same hour, he posted a peace sign emoji with a tweet from a fan, claiming the wideout is 'probably' the biggest draft night player trade candidate.
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Dave Portnoy issues furious plea to MLB over 'cheating' Yankees in 'emergency press conference'
30/03/25 11:25
The Bronx Bombers showed off their new bats at home on Saturday by hitting a team-record nine home runs in a 20-9 rout of the visiting Brewers.
Brewers pitcher slams the Yankees over controversial bat tweak: 'Never seen anything like it'
30/03/25 09:48
The Bronx Bombers showed off their new bats at home on Saturday by hitting a team-record nine home runs in a 20-9 rout of the visiting Brewers.
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WNBA superstar Sophie Cunningham turns heads with viral bikini pic alongside her three blonde friends
30/03/25 04:43
The 28-year-old appears to be enjoying the offseason with her friends and kept turned heads with a group picture over the weekend.
Angel Reese fires off foulmouthed four-word message after being slammed over controversial podcast guest
30/03/25 03:51
Angel Reese did not hold back when responding to the backlash she received after announcing the next guest on her Unapologetically Angel podcast.
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Kelly Clarkson takes shock brutal jab at Jerry Jones over Dallas Cowboys playoff drought
30/03/25 02:31
Life-long Dallas Cowboys fan Kelly Clarkson has had enough of the team's three-decade-long drought from the NFC title game.
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Patrick Mahomes' mom gushes over son after revealing 'incredible blessing' from Chiefs star and wife Brittany
29/03/25 11:53
Randi has thrown her support behind Patrick over the course of his sporting career, which has included eight years with Kansas City.
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NFL quarterback announces he's engaged in emotional Instagram post
29/03/25 11:21
Eleven days after securing a deal with the New England Patriots, Dobbs secured a life commitment with Lara, a Chelsea, Massachusetts native.
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Emotional moment Tiger Woods' half-niece recalls special moment with his late father after going pro
29/03/25 09:29
Earl passed away on May 3, 2006, at the age of 74. However, the Vietnam War left a lasting impression on Cheyenne, who followed Tigers' footsteps into professional golf.
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Donald Trump takes action against Maine in ongoing fight over transgender athletes ban
29/03/25 04:50
The Department of Education launched an investigation on Friday after it began a similar search into the California Department of Education.
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Kim Mulkey goes viral for 'Michael Jackson' outfit during LSU's March Madness win over NC State
29/03/25 03:41
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey drew comparisons to Michael Jackson's 'We Are The World' outfit during the Tigers' March Madness win over NC State on Friday night.
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Chiefs star Rashee Rice attacked for 'lack of action' towards victim of the high-speed Dallas crash he fled
29/03/25 01:27
The former SMU star is still waiting for eight criminal charges to be presented to a Dallas County grand jury which will decide if the case against him will proceed.
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Hilarious moment a kids basketball game is interrupted by elderly lady jay-walking across the court
28/03/25 11:56
The game appeared to be at the Stuart Academy Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky. The contest continued shortly after the bizarre interruption.
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Paige Spiranac addresses claims 'sexual favors' led to her Dubai Masters invite
28/03/25 10:49
Speaking on the Quiet Please! Podcast, the golf influencer was asked by co-host Mel Reid, a pro on the Ladies European Tour, what she remembered about the competition.
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Stephen A Smith forced to apologize after killing off college legend Nolan Richardson
28/03/25 09:28
During a segment with Seth Greenberg on First Take on Friday, Smith discussed Arkansas disappointingly blowing a double-digit lead to Texas Tech during March Madness the night before.
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MLB's newest ballpark foods have some unexpected additions...including Tiramisu and a nearly 2 foot long sandwich
27/03/25 05:44
With excitement building up, stars will shine both on the field and in the concession stands, giving fans several reasons to attend games from March through October.
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Tennessee Titans make major color change to their jerseys for next season
27/03/25 04:33
On Thursday, March 27, the team announced that their new signature color would be the dominant, common denominator for their jerseys moving forward.
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How close Deion Sanders really was to getting the Dallas Cowboys head coach job
27/03/25 03:36
Meanwhile, Sanders wrapped up his second season in charge of the Colorado Buffaloes with a 9-4 finish and an Alamo Bowl appearance.
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UConn coach Dan Hurley issues groveling apology over bitter rant after March Madness loss
27/03/25 02:08
Hurley was caught on camera making those remarks as he walked off the floor and toward the locker room after UConn´s bid for a third straight national title ended.
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Caitlin Clark looks bored as she watches LeBron James and the Lakers play in Indiana
27/03/25 01:24
The Indiana Fever star was in Gainbridge Fieldhouse as James, Luka Doncic, and the Lakers came to town for an exciting battle of fourth-seeded teams.
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Dodgers fans fume at team's decision to visit Donald Trump at the White House
26/03/25 10:39
As the practice goes, any major sports team that wins a title in their league gets invited to visit the sitting president in Washington, DC.
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Vikings GM reveals how close Aaron Rodgers really was to signing with them
26/03/25 09:37
Although the club ultimately decided to stick with JJ McCarthy, Adofo-Mensah detailed how far they got into conversations with Rodgers after his unpleasant divorce from the New York Jets.
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NFL star claims he saw a UFO... and has footage to prove it
26/03/25 07:25
On Tuesday, the 23-year-old posted four clips of the night sky on his X. In the clip, he shows blue light glowing behind grey clouds.
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LeBron James reveals why he and Michael Jordan 'don't talk'
26/03/25 06:26
While the pair, often pinned against each other in GOAT debates, respect each other, the four-time champion shared his thoughts on why they don't talk regularly.
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Stephen A. Smith takes fresh shot at LeBron James as bitter fallout continues after courtside argument
26/03/25 04:49
While speaking to the renowned sports show host, the pair discussed the differences between today's NBA and the generations that preceded it.
Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole makes shock underwear confession to WNBA star Cameron Brink
26/03/25 03:09
Kayla Nicole made a shocking confession about wearing underwear while speaking to rising WNBA sophomore Cameron Brink.
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Ex-UFC star Cain Velasquez's sentence revealed over attempted murder of man accused of sexually assaulting his son
24/03/25 09:38
A former UFC heavyweight champion has been sentenced to five years in prison over the attempted murder of a man accused of sexually assaulting his four-year-old son.
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Busty March Madness fan gets $200k offer from porn site to reveal herself
24/03/25 08:54
The unidentified fan had social media users buzzing during the TNT broadcast of UNM's game against Michigan State.
Ex-UFC star Cain Velasquez speaks out ahead of sentencing for 2022 attempted murder charge: 'I know what I did'
24/03/25 08:14
Velasquez was arrested in 2022 during a car chase when he fired toward a vehicle where the man he accused of molesting his 4-year-old son was.
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Donald Trump has 'misplaced' rare gift from Volodymyr Zelenskyy after White House clash
24/03/25 06:26
On his visit to Washington DC, Zelenskyy brought the unique present to the Oval Office ahead of the crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump.
NBA coach Erik Spoelstra's ex-wife fumes over wild Jaime Jaquez romance rumors
24/03/25 04:58
While the post has been seen by over 5.5m viewers and reposted by over 3,000 users, Nikki posted an Instagram video addressing the rumor.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift urged to have a baby by Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman: 'They need to'
24/03/25 04:10
While the power couple laid low since the Kansas City Chiefs were dethroned in the Super Bowl, Edelman and Gronkowski speculated on how gifted a Swift-Kelce child would be.