The Cincinnati Bengals could have an historic offense. But what about the defense?New Foto - The Cincinnati Bengals could have an historic offense. But what about the defense?

Joe Burrow got his wish. Burrow publicly advocated for theCincinnati Bengalsto retain Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason. "We all want to stay together, so we want to make it work," Burrow toldNFL Network in February. The very next month theBengals re-signed Chase to a four-year, $161 million deal,making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, and Higgins to a four-year, $115 million pact. The two now represent the highest-paid receiver duo in the NFL. Cincinnati, thePhiladelphia Eaglesand theMiami Dolphinsare the only three teams in the NFL who have receiver duos earning an annual average of $25 million or over. Are two receivers absorbing a large percentage of a team's salary cap a winning formula? It's not an exact science. The Eagles won Super Bowl 59 with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith earning at least $25 million a season ago, but the Dolphins missed the playoffs while paying Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in the same neighborhood. The Bengals were on vacation during the 2024 postseason before they inked Chase and Higgins to mega deals. Combine Burrow'sfive-year, $275 million dealthat he signed in 2023, the Bengals are allocating approximately $124 million a year for three players. The three large contracts have compromised Cincinnati's defense to some degree. The Bengals and standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks in 2024, are in a contract dispute. Meanwhile, 2025 first-round pick defensive end Shemar Stewart and the Bengals are in acontract standoff because of contract language. Stewart is the NFL's only unsigned 2025 first-round pick. Defense was the Bengals' big problem last season. The Bengals lost six games in which they scored 25 points or more and lost four contests where they scored at least 33 points. Cincinnati ranked 25thin both points allowed and total defense last year. One throw helped change QB Justin Fields' career. Now he can change the Jets' fortunes Hendrickson's indicated that he won't play under his current contract. It's hard to imagine any improvement from the Bengals defense sans their top defensive player from a year ago. The Bengals had a prolific offense last season. Burrow recorded a career-year leading the league in passing yards and touchdown passes. Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. But the Bengals were still on the outside looking in come playoff time in large part because of an inept defense. The Bengals did fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and replaced him with Al Golden. However, the coordinator swap feels like a band aid. The Bengals simply lack talent on defense because they've invested heavily on offense -- mainly on three players. Burrow got his wish. The Bengals should once again have a high-powered offense, but they simultaneously handicapped their defense. Is it a winning formula? We'll see, though, the adage is defense wins championships. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X@TheTylerDragon. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:The Bengals are conducting one of the NFL's greatest experiments

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The Cincinnati Bengals could have an historic offense. But what about the defense?

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Two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger puts in all-time great performance to propel Germany to Euro 2025 semifinalsNew Foto - Two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger puts in all-time great performance to propel Germany to Euro 2025 semifinals

In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves inGermany'sEuro 2025quarterfinal victory overFranceon Saturday night is relatively low down on the list. That's not to say it wasn't a huge night for the goalkeeper and her country – she put in one of the tournament's all-time great goalkeeping performances as Germany beat France 6-5 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Berger made nine saves in open play, more than any other player has managed in a knockout stage match at the European Women's Championship since 2013, per the BBC. Her 102nd-minute save to prevent an own goal by teammate Janina Minge was the pick of the bunch, as she acrobatically dived backwards and clawed away the captain's looping header when it looked destined for the back of the net. But the 34-year-old did not stop there. In the penalty shootout, she kept out the very first spot kick from France's Amel Majri, scored her team's fourth penalty, and then dived to her left to keep out Alice Sombath's effort – France's seventh penalty attempt – and win the game for Germany. In apparent disbelief, Berger simply sank to her knees, her arms outstretched and a huge grin on her face, and watched as her jubilant teammates sprinted towards her to celebrate. Progressing to the semifinals of Euro 2025 will have particular meaning to Berger, as it was at this tournament three years ago that she discovered her thyroid cancer had returned after she had previously been diagnosed in 2017. In both instances, the German returned to soccer within months of starting her treatment, citing her need to take her mind off the situation. "You have to focus on something else, to hold onto something. For me, that was the Euros," she told Sky Sports in 2022. "Football saved my brain and saved my mental health because I had something to hold on to." Having made a full recovery again, the only visible sign of what Berger has been through is on her neck, where a tattoo reading "All we have is now" covers up scars from her treatment. On the pitch on Saturday, Berger and Germany's hopes of making it past the quarterfinals took a huge dent in the 13th minute when Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling Griedge Mbock by her hair in the penalty area. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting spot kick, and suddenly Germany found itself a goal and a player down. ButDie Nationalelfresponded quickly when Sjoeke Nüsken headed Klara Bühl's corner in at the near post in the 25th minute. France's Delphine Cascarino and Geyoro each had goals disallowed for offside either side of halftime, before Nüsken passed up a golden opportunity to give Germany an unlikely lead in the 69th minute when her poor penalty was saved by Pauline Peyraud-Magnin after Selma Bacha had fouled Jule Brand. But Berger's heroics were enough to take Germany to the semifinals, where it will face world champion Spain on Wednesday. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger puts in all-time great performance to propel Germany to Euro 2025 semifinals

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Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dead at 102New Foto - Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dead at 102

Jake Larson, the World War II veteran and social media star known as "Papa Jake," has died, his granddaughter posted on his social media accounts Saturday. He was 102. "Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away on July 17th at 102 years young. Please know, he went peacefully and was even cracking jokes til the very end," granddaughter McKaela Larson said in the posts. A member of the nation's "Greatest Generation," Larson gained a loyal following on social media as a centenarian, posting as@storytimewithpapajakeon TikTok, where he racked up more than 1 million followers with his stories about his life and military service. CNN's Christiane Amanpourinterviewed Larsonin Normandy, France, in June 2024 on the80th anniversary of D-Day. Sitting in a wheelchair just steps away from the shoreline, he said he remembered the invasion "like it was yesterday." "I got off the landing craft and had water right up to my chin," he told CNN. "We were all kids." Larson told Amanpour he was just 15 years old when he enlisted in the National Guard — lying about his age at the time. "I don't think I was a hero. I was just like anybody else. We were all in this together," he said, adding he was there to tell the stories of his many friends who died during the invasion that turned the tide of the war. Asked by Amanpour whether he and other soldiers knew what they were fighting for at the time, Larson said, "Oh, definitely. That we knew. Every one of us was prepared to give our life to kick Hitler's ass out of Europe. … And we did." Just over three weeks ago, Amanpour won an Emmy for her interview with Larson, an honorshe shared with him. He reacted to the award in a video sent to Amanpour: "It's phenomenal. And here I am, little country boy that joins the infantry at 15 years old and I come here now, 102, going on 103 and I'm winning something like this? There is a God." "My dad had an epic, epic life," his son, Karlan Larson said in a brief phone interview with CNN. His father's Emmy is "proudly displayed" in his living room, which Karlan Larson told CNN would be "handed down to family members — the grandkids will have to figure out a schedule." Jake Larson was "overjoyed" that Amanpour shared her statue with him, his son said. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dead at 102

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MLB broadcaster cracks Chris Martin joke amid Coldplay 'kiss cam' drama that led to CEO's resignationNew Foto - MLB broadcaster cracks Chris Martin joke amid Coldplay 'kiss cam' drama that led to CEO's resignation

Chris Martin has been the talk of social media this weekend after an embarrassing jumbotron moment during a Coldplay concert caught theCEO of Astronomerand its head of human resources cozying up. A different Chris Martin took the mound for theTexas Rangersagainst the Detroit Tigers Friday night. Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti used the moment to reference the controversy. Click Here For More Sports Coverage On Foxnews.com "CEOs beware …. Chris Martin is here. Out of the Rangers bullpen," Benetti said as Martin took the mound. Benetti was far from the only person in the sports world to poke fun at the moment. Read On The Fox News App Martin has pitched in the majors since the 2014 season with the Colorado Rockies. He's played for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. He won a World Series with the Braves in 2021. He struck out one batter in his relief appearance, and the Rangers won the game, 2-0. Phillies Get Into The Coldplay 'Magic' With Ceo Romance Controversy In Jumbotron Bit Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his job Saturday. "As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding," the company said in a statement Saturday to Fox News. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and, recently, that standard was not met." Astronomer said Byron tendered his resignation, and the board of directors accepted. The unspecified relationship between Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot was revealed to the nation Wednesday night when they were spotted by the concert's "kiss cam." Cabot hurriedly turned and covered her face, while Byron awkwardly ducked behind a stadium seat, catching Coldplaylead singer Chris Martin's gaze. "Oh, look at these two," Martin joked to the crowd. "All right, c'mon, you're Ok. Oh, what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." A social media frenzy started almost immediately, which led to Byron's resignation. Follow Fox News Digital'ssports coverage on Xand subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Original article source:MLB broadcaster cracks Chris Martin joke amid Coldplay 'kiss cam' drama that led to CEO's resignation

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MLB broadcaster cracks Chris Martin joke amid Coldplay 'kiss cam' drama that led to CEO's resignation

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The WNBA All-Stars wanted to send a clear message to the league on the game's brightest stage. All of the players on Team Clark and Team Collier warmed up for Saturday night'sWNBA All-Star Gamein shirts that read "Pay us what you owe us." "We get a very tiny percentage of all the money that's made through the WNBA, which obviously is made through the entertainment we provide," said Napheesa Collier on the decision to wear the shirts. "So we want a fair and reasonable percentage of that." The idea was hatched Saturday morning at a players meeting. The demonstration comes after the players and the league failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement atan in-person meeting Thursday. The league's players opted out of their last CBA in October, and are looking for a better revenue-sharing model, increased salaries, improved benefits and a softer salary cap. After the failed negotiations, many players said there was a large discrepancy between what they wanted and what the league was offering. If a new CBA is not reached by October some players, including All-Stars Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese, have mentioned the potential of a walkout. At the end of the game, chants of "Pay them!" broke out in the arena. Some fans held signs that read "Pay the players," during the game. "We had no idea that they were in solidarity with our demonstration," said Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBPA. "I've been hearing it all weekend at the fan events, supporting us and wanting us to get our fair share of the value." This was potentially the last time that so many players would be together in one place before the season ends — a fact not lost on the union leadership. "This is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness for what we're doing and do it together," Collier said. The players aren't decided whether they'll wear the shirts on their own teams over the course of the second half of the season which begins Tuesday. They hope that fans will wear them as the union announced on social media during the game that the shirts were on sale. Ogwumike was unaware that the shirts were already on sale. "You put it out there, and you stand on business," said Courtney Williams about the shirts. "And we're standing on business." ___ AP WNBA:https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Sincere Parker was arrested Saturday on an aggravated assault charge for an attack on his girlfriend, who told police that he choked her and hit her, according to court documents. The woman told police that the attack occurred on May 27 at the Memphis apartment the couple shared. She reported that Parker pushed her, slapped her in the face and choked her, leaving her bruised and bloodied, according to a police report. The woman also told police that Parker broke her cellphone because he didn't want her to have the digital key to the apartment. A warrant for Parker's arrest was issued Friday and the 22-year-old was taken into custody Saturday. An arraignment was scheduled for Monday on charges of felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor vandalism. It was not immediately clear whether Parker had an attorney. The 6-foot-3 Parker transferred to Memphis after averaging 12.2 points last season for McNeese, helping the Cowboys and coach Will Wade reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He played his first two seasons for Saint Louis. ___ AP college basketball:https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballandhttps://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll

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Memphis guard Sincere Parker arrested on assault charge after girlfriend says he choked her

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 20)

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY:The science of redesigning your personality|Watch VideoWriter Olga Khazan was unhappy with the person she was – anxious, obsessed with work, unable to have fun, and constantly worried about things. And when therapy, medications and self-care failed to work for her, Khazan decided a more radical approach was needed: she vowed to redesign her personality. Khazan talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Susan Spencer about the surprising steps she took to live outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change." Spencer also talks with University of Kentucky professor Shannon Sauer-Zavala about how it's possible to change seemingly intractable personality traits. READ AN EXCERPT:"Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change"Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert, set out to change aspects of her personality she didn't like by forcing herself outside of her comfort zone. How about trying improv comedy? For more info: "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change"by Olga Khazan (S&S/Simon Element), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgOlga Khazan, The AtlanticShannon Sauer-Zavala, associate professor, Department of Psychology, University of KentuckyDC Arts Center ALMANAC: July 20 (Video)"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. WORLD:Life within Naples' volcanic "red zone" (Video)There has been increasing volcanic activity around Naples, Italy (with around two thousand earthquakes in February alone). Just 30 miles west of Mount Vesuvius lies Campi Flegrei, a volcanic caldera that stretches for 125 miles underneath urban areas, where half a million people now live. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with scientists monitoring this activity. For more info: National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Italy U.S.:A Civil War landmark in downtown D.C. (Video)One little-known landmark in Washington, D.C., is an inconspicuous building that was the site of a revolutionary effort at the end of the Civil War – one that changed the military ever since – where Clara Barton worked to locate thousands of soldiers missing or dead. Correspondent Falie Salie visits the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum. For more info: Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum, Washington, D.C.Library of Congress Manuscript Reading RoomPhotos and footage courtesy of OLBN and Coronation Media/NMCWM BOOKS: Restaurateur Keith McNally on why he regrets "almost everything" | Watch VideoBritish-born restaurateur Keith McNally opened such popular New York City institutions as the Odeon, Balthazar and Pastis. But a 2016 stroke, which caused immobility and affected his speech, led to a suicide attempt two years later. It also led him to take to social media, and pen an irreverent memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything." He talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about overcoming public embarrassment about his condition, and the importance of having a hamburger on the menu. READ AN EXCERPT:"I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir" by Keith McNally For more info: "I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir"by Keith McNally (Simon & Schuster), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgKeith McNally on InstagramBalthazar, New YorkThe Odeon, New YorkPastis, New YorkMinetta Tavern, New YorkMorandi, New York PASSAGE: In memoriam (Video)"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week. TV: Bridget Everett on how she ended up as "Somebody Somewhere" | Watch VideoActress and cabaret star Bridget Everett put her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas, on the map with "Somebody Somewhere." Everett was a writer, producer and lead actor in the Peabody Award-winning HBO series about a Midwestern woman returning home and working through grief. Correspondent Luke Burbank visited Everett in Manhattan, to talk about her surreal journey, and about a show whose characters can be hopeless and hopeful in the same moment. For more info: bridgeteverett.net"Somebody Somewhere"(HBO/Max)Thanks toJoe's Pub, New York City, andThe Chef, Manhattan, Kansas HARTMAN: The Carousel of Happiness (Video)While under fire during the height of the Vietnam War, Marine Corporal Scott Harrison got through those dark days thanks in no small part to a vision he had, of a carousel in a mountain meadow. Years later, he bought a broken-down carousel, and made his vision a reality. Today, in Nederland, Colorado, his non-profit Carousel of Happiness is on a mission to spread joy. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports. For more info: The Carousel of Happiness, Nederland, Colo. TV: What shocked "Matlock" star Kathy Bates? (Video)Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates, who sat down with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz to talk about some of her most memorable stage and screen roles, from "Misery" to "Matlock," learned a startling fact about her relationship with her mother the night she won the Oscar. (Originally broadcast Oct. 6, 2024.) For more info: "Matlock" onCBSandParamount+ THESE UNITED STATES: Yellowstone National Park (Video)Correspondent Conor Knighton reflects on the American treasure whose preservation as our first national park inspired similar conservation efforts around the globe. For more info: Yellowstone National Park(National Park Service) MUSIC: Conductor Herbert Blomstedt, a man who has cheated time (Video)Herbert Blomstedt is still conducting major symphony orchestras around the world at the age of 98. And as correspondent Martha Teichner reports, he plans to continue doing so past 100 because, he says, "I have gifts I have to live up to." For more info: Herbert Blomstedt, New York Philharmonic Footage courtesy of: Boston Symphony OrchestraMedici.tv Photos courtesy of: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraSveriges Radio ©Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Todd Rosenberg Photography COMMENTARY: Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on finding neutral ground | Watch Video"Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find in a time when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – a place to spend time together focused on something other than our differences. Surfing, he found, is a good option. For more info: "It's Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground"by David Litt (Gallery Books), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.org CALENDAR: Week of July 21 Photo: Red Ants Pants Music Festival: Thanks toGloria Goñi NATURE: Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone WEB EXCLUSIVES: THE BOOK REPORT:Ron Charles on new summer reads (July 20)|Watch VideoThe Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from the season's fiction and non-fiction releases. Book excerpt:"The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia HoltIn the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda. Book excerpt:"Bug Hollow" by Michelle HunevenA summer lark turns tragic, and a shattered family must carry on, in the latest novel by the author of "Round Rock" and "Blame." Book excerpt:"The Satisfaction Café" by Kathy WangIn her search to overcome loneliness and build connections, a woman from Taiwan creates a new life for herself in California, in a gently witty new novel from the author of "Family Trust." Book excerpt:"The Slip" by Lucas SchaeferThis debut comic novel, set in and around a boxing gym in Austin, Texas, pounces on issues of race, sex and gender identity in America today. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman (YouTube Video)Alan Bergman, part of the songwriting team of Alan and Marilyn Bergman (who created Oscar-winning lyrics for "The Thomas Crown Affair," "The Way We Were," and "Yentl"), died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at age 99. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired March 7, 2010, the Bergmans talked with correspondent Nancy Giles about writing for Barbra Streisand; and what a good collaboration and a good marriage have in common. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Martin Cruz Smith on writing mysteries (Video)Martin Cruz Smith, author of such bestsellers as "Gorky Park" and "Polar Star," died on July 11, 2025, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired Oct. 20, 2002, Smith talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he continued writing mysteries featuring Moscow detective Arkady Renko, despite being blacklisted by the Soviet Union. He also discussed the "boring" aspects of writing, and the research he conducted in Japan for his novel "December 6," set in Tokyo on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Notable Deaths MARATHON:Fun 'n' Games (YouTube Video)Enjoy these classic "Sunday Morning" features about gaming, from board and tile games, to bizarre new games that might not catch on. MARATHON:Pieces of history (YouTube Video)In this compilation, "CBS Sunday Morning" delves into the pages of history, from the fall of Saigon to the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral. The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on CBSNews.com, CBS.com andParamount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us onTwitter/X;Facebook;Instagram;YouTube;TikTok;Bluesky; and atcbssundaymorning.com. You can also download the free"Sunday Morning" audio podcastatiTunesand atPlay.it. Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Would you go on a retirement cruise? Restaurateur Keith McNally regrets "almost everything" A Civil War landmark in downtown D.C.

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July 20, 2025

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Julianne Moore's Daughter Liv Looks Just Like Her Mini-Me in Rare Family PhotosNew Foto - Julianne Moore's Daughter Liv Looks Just Like Her Mini-Me in Rare Family Photos

Getty Julianne Moore shared new photos of her kids, including two snaps of her daughter, Liv, 23. In one photo, Moore kissed her daughter on the cheek, while in another, Liv sat smiling in a sun-lit room. Moore previously shared images of her two children during a Hamptons vacation earlier this summer. Julianne Moore's daughter really is growing up to be her mother's mini-me. Moore shares son Caleb, 27, and daughter Liv, 23, with her husband Bart Freundlich. In new family photos shared by Moore onInstagram, Liv looks like the spitting image of her mother. In one photo from the carousel captioned, "Summer stuff," Moore kissed her daughter on the cheek as Liv smiled into the camera. In another, Liv sat in a sun-lit room wearing sunglasses, her long red hair pulled back in a half-up, half-down look. Instagram/Julianne Moore A quick reminder of what Moore looked like in the '90s (aka, almost exactly the same as she does now—and even more like her daughter, Liv): Getty Elsewhere in the carousel, Moore included some snaps of her son, Caleb, including a picture of the musician laughing with her dad. Earlier this month,Moore shared some pictures from the family's vacation to the Hamptonswhere Caleb performed on stage as his family watched on. "Cal killed it at@thesurflodgethis weekend. What an epic night. Love these guys so much.@musicbycalebmoore❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️," she wrote in the caption. Instagram/Julianne Moore Liv graduated from Northwestern University in 2024 and, according toThe Guardian, currently works as an assistant at a talent agency. As Moore explained toHarper's Bazaarin 2022, she passed on her appreciation for subtle makeup to her daughter. "She doesn't overdo it," she said. "She really wants to play up what she has and to not obliterate it. When you obliterate a face with makeup, you just see the makeup... That idea that you still want to see a person under all the makeup is one thing I'll pass on to my daughter." Read the original article onInStyle

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Julianne Moore's Daughter Liv Looks Just Like Her Mini-Me in Rare Family Photos

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Dodgers give Mookie Betts day off, maybe 2, amid season-long slump: 'I've never been this bad for this long'New Foto - Dodgers give Mookie Betts day off, maybe 2, amid season-long slump: 'I've never been this bad for this long'

Mookie Bettswon't play in theLos Angeles Dodgers' matchup with theMilwaukee Brewerson Saturday amid an 0-for-12 slump and a season-long struggle for the eight-time All-Star. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters he made the decision after Betts went 0 for 4 and was visibly frustrated inFriday's 2-0 lossto the Brewers. Depending on how Betts appears to respond, he may get Sunday off as well. "I don't know how long it's going to be. It could be one night, it could be two," Roberts told reporters,via Dodger Blue's Matthew Moreno. "My expectation is he's going to be back in there tomorrow." "But for me, it's going to be a day-to-day thing," he continued, "and it's going to be my decision on how I feel he is mentally to take on that night's starter." Milwaukee is scheduled to start All-StarFreddy Peralta(11-4, 2.66 ERA) on Saturday, followed byJose Quintana(6-3, 2.28) on Sunday. Betts is 1 for 11 (.091) with a .455 OPS versus Peralta and .258 with a .755 OPS in 33 plate appearances against Quintana. Betts is going through the worst season of his career, batting .241/.311/.377 in 395 plate appearances. He went into the All-Star break with a .696 OPS andwent home to Nashvilleduring his time off to work on his swing. This season was the first time in four years — eight years if you don't count 2020's COVID-shortened season — that he wasn't named to the All-Star Game. One of Betts' biggest issues, demonstrated in Friday's loss, is that he's chasing pitches out of the zone more frequently in an effort to jumpstart his performance. "Once you go down a rabbit hole — not a rabbit hole like I'm chasing something — but once you get down so far, up is so high that you just don't even care about it anymore," Betts toldThe Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. "Obviously, yes, I do want to play better. But where I was and where I am now, it's so night and day different." It's possible that playing shortstop has contributed to Betts' struggles. He's played the position full-time this season after beginning last season there before moving back to right field, where he's had his most success — including an MVP season for theBoston Red Soxin 2018. However, the Dodgers apparently have no intention to move Betts off shortstop for the remainder of the season. Roberts doesn't believe moving Betts out of the No. 2 spot in the batting order is a solution, either. Betts' 2025 season has been a strugglesince developing a stomach illnessat the end of spring training that rendered him unable to keep food down and eventually caused him to lose 20 pounds. While he gained the weight and his health back, the effect it had on his swing is still lingering. At his size, Betts' mechanics are extremely important in making contact and generating power. Those were thrown out of sync with his early-season illness. "I've never done this,"Betts said to Ardaya. "It's all new. I've never been this bad for this long."

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July 20, 2025

Dodgers give Mookie Betts day off, maybe 2, amid season-long slump: 'I’ve never been this bad for this long'

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Marcus Smart to the Lakers: How will the veteran guard fit with Luka Dončić and LeBron James?New Foto - Marcus Smart to the Lakers: How will the veteran guard fit with Luka Dončić and LeBron James?

In a twist that will bring smiles to the faces of Lakers fans, former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart plans to sign atwo-year, $11 million dealwith Los Angeles, bringing depth to a Lakers team that needs it. Smart, 31, spent nine years with the Boston Celtics carving out a name for himself as one of the league's best, and most physical, defenders. After a disappointing 39-game stint with the Memphis Grizzlies, Smart was acquired at the trade deadline by the Washington Wizards, who have reportedly agreed to a contract buyout. The point guard was scheduled to make over $21 million for the club this season. Smart isn't the player he once was. He's lost a step, and injuries have ravaged his availability in recent years. However, assuming Smart is asked to play a complementary role and not feature as a high-minute starter, there's a good chance he'll prove enormously helpful to a Lakers team that needs point-of-attack defense. At 6-foot-4 and a sturdy 220 pounds, Smart has historically been able to guard most players, ranging from small point guards to former All-Star power forward Paul Millsap. While that level of defensive fluidity is probably only a memory, his defensive IQ hasn't gone anywhere, and Smart is likely to inject a hefty portion of defensive know-how to the Lakers. Offensively, Smart is a bit of a question mark, as he's frankly always been. He'll take a lot of 3-pointers, but it varies season-to-season whether that's justifiable given his inconsistencies from out there. To Smart's credit, he is fully aware of his limitations and has thus never had a quick trigger. In 11 seasons, he's yet to even crack 6,000 shot attempts, and that's always been an asset of his given how he's hit just 38.8% of his total shots over that span. The fit with Luka Dončić and LeBron James should mesh well defensively, as Smart can rotate onto the best opposing perimeter player. Offensively, there will be questions as to whether or not Dončić will have enough spacing around him, should he see a significant chunk of his minutes with Smart on the floor. The Wizards have a small army of young players, and Smart would have been a strong mentor to have around for this season, especially to give defensive pointers to Bub Carrington and rookie Tre Johnson. It makes sense that Smart wanted to be in a more competitive situation given his age, but the Wizards lost a player who could have made a stark difference behind the scenes. Granted, not having Smart on the roster does mean more minutes for the young players in the organization, which will prove crucial in their continued development. But the veteran's intensity, work ethic and understanding of how to play angles are now qualities the team will have to go without.

byLiam Oneel
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July 20, 2025

Marcus Smart to the Lakers: How will the veteran guard fit with Luka Dončić and LeBron James?

Marcus Smart to the Lakers: How will the veteran guard fit with Luka Dončić and LeBron James? In a twist that will bring smiles to the faces...
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