Former Olympic champion Nina Derwael retires from gymnastics

Former Olympic champion Nina Derwael retires from gymnastics

Belgian gymnast Nina Derwael, a former Olympic champion on the uneven bars, is retiring from the sport, her national federation said on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Derwael won the gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and has decided to call it quits after capturing two more titles at the European Championships in June. "Winning double gold at the European Championships a month and a half ago was the last highlight of her long and extremely successful gymnastics career, and the perfect time for her to retire," the federation said. Derwael won multiple medals at major championships. She was crowned world champion on the uneven bars in 2018 and 2019. "I have achieved everything I wanted to. I proved what I was capable of," she said, adding that she no longer wants to put her body under extreme strain. "Recently, I have increasingly found myself asking: 'Hasn't it been enough? Is it worth risking my body?' Ultimately, I have to conclude that it has been enough," she said. ___ More AP sports:https://apnews.com/apf-sport

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Former Olympic champion Nina Derwael retires from gymnastics

Former Olympic champion Nina Derwael retires from gymnastics Belgian gymnast Nina Derwael, a former Olympic champion on the uneven bars, is ...

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Freddie Freeman expects to be emotional mess at MLB All-Star Game in former home

Freddie Freeman expects to be emotional mess at MLB All-Star Game in former home

ATLANTA —Freddie Freeman's eyes started moistening when he walked into the clubhouse Monday, and the tears began flowing the moment he saw Atlanta manager Brian Snitker. It had been nearly four years since Freeman stepped into Atlanta's home locker room. Freeman has received ovations every time he has returned to Atlanta, even while wearing aLos Angeles Dodgersuniform, but Tuesday night will be like nothing he ever felt before. Freeman's departure was tumultuous, with contract negotiations that broke down and ultimately led him to the Dodgers, but for a couple of days, one of Atlanta's favorite sons is back at home where he spent the first 12 years of his career. Freeman is expected to be showered with adulation the moment he's introduced with the others inthe National League starting lineup, with the sellout crowd atTruist Parkgiving him a standing ovation that could linger for awhile. Freeman is already anticipating the emotions that could leave him a bubbling mess. "I think everyone who knows me," Freeman says, "know I usually get emotional during these kind of things. Coming back here, it's always very special to me. "So, whatever emotions I feel, they usually come out, and I'm not afraid to show my emotions." This is Freeman's ninth All-Star appearance, but this one will mean more than any other, playing in the ballpark that he and his Atlanta teammates helped build. Freeman was even part of the groundbreaking ceremony wearing a hard hat and holding a shovel, with pictures placed in a Truist Park time capsule. "When they announced it was coming here a year or two ago," Freeman said, "I think we kind of circled that I need to play well in 2025 to get here. I'm excited. It's always great coming back here. "When you spend so much time like I did here in Atlanta, it's special." The first timeFreeman returned in 2022after signinga six-year, $162 million contractwith the Dodgers, he sat down in the interview room, looked at the familiar faces and TV cameras around him, and broke down. He walked out, composed himself and returned, speaking of his painful departure. "I think every time I come back, I try and portray what Atlanta means to me," Freeman says. "It's so special. I spent a lot of wonderful years here, winning a championship, so to play in front of these fans again, I can't wait to be back.'' It all began to hit him again on Monday when he walked into the National League All-Stars' clubhouse, looked at his old locker, now occupied by Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson, and then saw Snitker. Snitker was Atlanta's third base coach when Freeman broke into the major leagues in 2010. Snitker returned to the minors, was invited to Freeman's wedding, became Atlanta's manager in 2016, and the two remain best of friends. "To see him take over and see all of the success he's had over the last seven, eight years, it's special," Freeman says. "He means so much to me and my family. We still talk in the offseason and throughout the year, but now I get to hang out with him." Perhaps for the last time. Snitker is expected to retire after the season, and Freeman — who turns 36 in September — could be following in a few years. "I was so looking forward to being in that same clubhouse with him again," Snitker says. "It was pretty cool to be in that clubhouse and be reunited. He has meant so much to me, and this entire organization. "I mean, when we were going through that rebuild, he was right there, front and center there, leading by example, and never griping about anything or what we were doing. He saw where we were and that the end result was going to be good. He had that huge impact on everybody he played with, and he's still doing it today. "I guarantee you this is going to be emotional, and very special for him." Atlanta lost at least 90 games three consecutive years from 2015-2017, but then won six consecutive division titles,including the 2021 World Serieswith Freeman leading the way. It wasn't just his performance on the field, but his clubhouse leadership, holding teammates accountable. He stressed the importance of playing every day, playing at least 157 games in eight seasons, including every game three different years. "He set the ultimate example, a Hall of Fame player that led us in all kinds of ways," Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos says. "He played the game the right way, played hurt, and was the ultimate teammate. I mean, when he came off the injured list in 2017, and saw that Matt Adams was playing well at first base, he volunteered to play third base. He did it for (16) games, just to make sure that Adams could stay in the lineup. "How can you not root for a guy like that?" Freeman's teammates, including the coaching staff and manager Dave Roberts, will tell you that Freeman has been looking forward to this day since November 2023,when Major League Baseball announcedthat Atlanta would host the game. It could bring closure to any open wounds that remain from his departure, with the hometown fans cheering him one last time, while on the same team as their favorite Atlanta players. "Obviously, he loved being an Atlanta Brave," Dodgers All-Star catcherWill Smithsays. "Fortunately for us, we got to bring him over, but you know how much it means to him every time we come back to Atlanta." Says Roberts: "I know once they announced that [the All-Star game] was going to be held here, it was marked on his calendar. His goal was to get back here and get in front of theBraves' faithful that cheered him on for 11, 12 years, So he's back sleeping in his own bed, back in his old clubhouse, and he's excited.'' Well, so is the entire Freeman family, with about 20 family members expected to be in attendance for the All-Star Game, knowing this will be a moment they will forever cherish. "You never know when you're going to make an All Star game, or whether it will be your last one," Freeman says. "We're going to look around, see all of the wonderful things that I experienced on this field, our whole family experienced, and savor it all." The cheers will come, and the tears will follow. "I know it's going to be emotional,'' Freeman says, "and, well, you know me. I'm not going to hold back.'' Follow Bob Nightengale on X@Bnightengale. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Freddie Freeman expecting emotional All-Star Game in Atlanta return

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Suki Waterhouse Reveals She ‘Wore Pants So Tight’ They ‘Caused a Hernia’ as She Shares Hospital Bed Photo

Suki Waterhouse Reveals She 'Wore Pants So Tight' They 'Caused a Hernia' as She Shares Hospital Bed Photo

Suki Waterhouse/X; Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Suki Waterhouse has revealed she ended up with a hernia after wearing pants that were too tight The singer and actress made the revelation while explaining to fans why she has been quiet on X over the last few months Waterhouse's post was accompanied by a photo of herself in a hospital bed and her performing while wearing a pair of tight, dark green pants Suki Waterhouseis taking the phrase "beauty is pain" to a whole new level! On Monday, July 14, the actress and musician, 33, shared the unique reason why she hasn't been very active on X over the last few months. "'suki you never tweet anymore' have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia & I've been too scared to tell you," shewroteon the platform. The post featured two photos, including Waterhouse lying in a hospital bed in a gown and with what appeared to be a cannula in her arm. The selfie also showed Waterhouse wearing a hospital wristband, white earphones and a vape lying on her chest. The second photo saw the artist posing beneath green foliage and a giant disco ball while wearing a pair of tight, dark green pants. The snap appeared to have been during the singer's Sparklemuffin Tour in North America, which she embarked on in September 2024 and wrapped in December to celebrate the release of her second studio album,Memoir of a Sparklemuffin. TAS2024/Getty Shortly before the tour, the "Dream Woman" singer also opened forTaylor Swifton one of herEras Tourstops in her hometown of London. Waterhouse's tour was followed by three-night residency at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles in March. According to theMayo Clinic, an "inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object." Jerod Harris/WireImage Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Waterhouse's hospital trip comes after she welcomed her first child into the world with her fiancéRobert Pattinsonin March 2024. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The couple privatelywelcomed their baby girl, with Waterhouseannouncing the birthweeks later. "Welcome to the world angel ❤️," she captioned the Instagram photo of her cradling her new addition in a heart-printed swaddle blanket. Read the original article onPeople

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A Rose Ceremony Bombshell! Who Went Home on 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025 Tonight?

A Rose Ceremony Bombshell! Who Went Home on 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025 Tonight?

A Rose Ceremony Bombshell! Who Went Home on 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025 Tonight?originally appeared onParade. On episode 2 ofBachelor in Paradiseseason 10, four new women joined the show —Alli Jo Hinkes, Parisa Shifteh, Jill ChinandSusie Evans. The show also introduced a Kissing Booth game that was quite informative, though it happened before Jill and Susie got to the resort. As the newbies, the new women were all given date cards. Parisa askedBrian Autzon her date, Alli Jo askedJonathon Johnsonon her date, Jill also asked Jonathon (though it was kind of a friends thing), and Susie askedJeremy Simonon her date. Below are all the details from episode 2, including who coupled up andwhich women were sent packingfromBachelor in Paradiseseason 10 in 2025.Beware of spoilers ahead. RELATED: 'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Breaks Down That 'Insane' Rose Ceremony The men had the roses this week, and since four new women were introduced, four women had to go home. Here's who got the boot: The remaining eliminated woman appears to beLexi Young, but that remains to be seen. What happened was that her match from the premiere episode,Justin Glaze, did not offer Lexi a rose. Instead, he offered a rose to his ex-girlfriend Susie. As Susie said, it seemed like he was doing it to give Susie a chance to stay and possibly meet someone when new male contestants are added to the show. But Susie didn't want to stay that way, and she turned his rose down. Justin then left the set, Susie chased after him, cameramen gave chase to them, and then Lexi walked off set in a different direction, and the show left us with a "to be continued"... RELATED: 'Bachelor in Paradise' Star Admits Sliding Into Match's DMs Before the Show (Exclusive) For the Kissing Booth game, each contestant — the six couples left from the premiere, plus the two new women, Alli Jo and Parisa — was given an iPad and was able to vote on which members of the opposite sex they wanted to kiss in the Kissing Booth. Only couples that matched ended up in the Kissing Booth. Many of the men "swiped right" on every girl just to see who would match with them. Spencer and Justin were the only two who stayed completely loyal to the woman who gave them a rose in week 1. The matches were as follows: 🌹SIGN UP for our The Bachelor newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Bachelor Nation news, exclusive interviews, episode recaps & more🌹 Just FYI — theGolden Bachelor(ette)contestants were not on episode 2, but they are finally showing up in episode 3, so they are listed below. 28, Pediatric speech therapist, New Brunswick, CanadaGrant Ellis' Bachelor season 29 67, Therapist, Port St. Lucie, FLGerry Turner's Golden Bachelor season 1 28, Social media manager, Atlanta, GAGrant Ellis' Bachelor season 29 34, Aesthetics consultant, Boynton Beach, FLJenn Tran's Bachelorette season 21 62, Portfolio manager, Rancho Palos Verdes, CAJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 36,Former NFL wide receiver, Brandon, SDClare Crawley's Bachelorette season 16 66, Retired finance executive, Palm Desert, CAJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 69, Caterer, Chicago, ILJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 31, Real estate investor, New YorkJenn Tran's Bachelorette season 21 26, Executive assistant, San Diego, CAJoey Graziadei's Bachelor season 28 28, Creative director, Los AngelesJenn Trann's Bachelorette season 21 31, Painter and sales consultant, Baltimore, MDKatie Thurston's Bachelorette season 17 and Bachelor in Paradise season 8 29, Registered nurse, Tampa, FLZach Shallcross' Bachelor season 27 and Bachelor in Paradise season 9 72, Retired educational consultant, Austin, TXGerry Turner's Golden Bachelor season 1 63, Girl dad, Columbus, INJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 70, Retired Navy captain, SeattleJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 66, Fitness instructor, Golden Valley, MNGerry Turner's Golden Bachelor season 1 31, Digital strategist, Pataskala, OHJoey Graziadei's Bachelor season 28 62, Pro-aging coach and speaker, New YorkGerry Turner's Golden Bachelor season 1 30, pediatric behavior analyst, Birmingham, MIGrant Ellis' Bachelor season 29 66, Financial advisor, Irvine, CAJoan Vassos' Golden Bachelorette season 1 32, Pet portrait entrepreneur, Dallas, TXJenn Tran's Bachelorette season 21 31, wedding videographer, Poquoson, VAClayton Echard's Bachelor season 26 Additionally, though not introduced in the premiere episode, there are three more younger contestants who were revealed in a trailer for the show. We're sure they are not the only other contestants joining the season, but they are the three shown in the trailer. 24, Account manager, Waipahu, HIJoey Graziadei's Bachelor season 28 27, Software sales rep, Troy, NYCharity Lawson's Bachelorette season 20 and Bachelor in Paradise season 9 29, Interior designer, Wesley Chapel, FLGrant Ellis' Bachelor season 29 Bachelor in Paradiseairs Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, though the continuation of the July 14 episode airs Tuesday, July 15 at 8 p.m. A Rose Ceremony Bombshell! Who Went Home on 'Bachelor in Paradise' 2025 Tonight?first appeared on Parade on Jul 15, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Napheesa Collier leads Lynx past Angel Reese's Sky

Napheesa Collier leads Lynx past Angel Reese's Sky

Napheesa Collier made four 3-pointers and finished with 29 points as the visiting Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78 on Monday night. Former Sky Courtney Williams had 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Kayla McBride made three 3s and scored 17 for the WNBA-leading Lynx (19-4), who made 12 3s to avenge Saturday's 87-81 loss at Chicago. Collier, who entered averaging a league-leading 23.6 points, went 7-of-14 from the field and made all 11 free-throw attempts for Minnesota, which also beat the Sky 80-75 on July 6. Angel Reese recorded her ninth straight double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Sky (7-14), who shot 48.3 percent but committed 19 turnovers that led to 24 Lynx points. Ex-Lynx Rachel Banham made three 3s and scored 15 for Chicago, which totaled just 32 second-half points. Chicago also lost Ariel Atkins, who entered averaging a team-high 14.5 points, to a leg injury suffered just before halftime. Minnesota trailed by as many as 10 in the second quarter, but closed the period with six consecutive points to trail 46-42. The Lynx then opened the third on a 5-0 run and scored 12 of the first 16 points to lead 56-50. However, the Sky clawed their way back and trailed 65-63 before Collier drained a 3 just before the third-quarter buzzer. The Lynx scored eight of the first 10 points to open the final period, with Jessica Shepard notching her first four of the night and Collier hitting two free throws to lead 76-65. Collier and Williams each had 10 points in the first quarter, where the Lynx went 6-of-11 from 3-point range and led 28-24 entering the second quarter. However, the Sky scored 13 of the first 15 points of the second quarter. Reese's basket capped a 7-0 surge that put Chicago ahead 37-30, but the Lynx scored the next six points, including four from Collier, to get within one. The Sky answered with nine consecutive points, highlighted by five from Banham, to lead 46-36. --Field Level Media

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With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby brother was behind the plate. Only this time, there were tens of thousands looking on at Truist Park and a $1 million prize. "It goes all the way back to him coming home and me forcing him to throw me a ball and hit it in the backyard or in the house or something probably shouldn't be doing," a beaming Cal said, flanked by Todd and Todd Jr. after defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round Monday night. Todd Raleigh, former coach of Tennessee and Western Carolina, threw the pitches and Cal's 15-year-old brother, Todd Raleigh Jr., did the catching. A first-time All-Star at age 28, Cal became the first switch-hitter and first catcher to win the title. He's the second Mariners player to take the title after three-time winner Ken Griffey Jr., who was on the field, snapping photos. "Anybody that's ever played baseball as a kid dreams of stuff like this," Cal's dad said. "I dreamed of it. He dreamed of it. When you're a parent, you look at it differently because you want your kids to be happy." Leading the major leagues with 38 home runs at the All-Star break, Cal almost didn't make it past the first round. The Mariners' breakout slugger nicknamed Big Dumper and the Athletics' Brent Rooker each hit 17 homers, and Raleigh advanced on a tiebreaker for longest long ball: 470.61 feet to 470.53 — or 0.96 inches. At first, Cal wasn't aware whether there would be a swing-off. "An inch off, and I'm not even in the final four, which is amazing," Cal said. "So I guess I got lucky there. One extra biscuit." Raleigh totaled 54 homers. He won his semifinal 19-13 over Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz, whose 513-foot first-round drive over the right-center field seats was the longest of the night. Cal's brother, nicknamed T, kept yelling encouragement to the brother he so admires. "His swag, the way he plays, the way he hustles," T said. Hitting second in the final round, the 22-year-old Caminero closed within three dingers — MLB counted one that a fan outfielder caught with an over-the-wall grab. Using a multicolored bat and down to his last out, Caminero took three pitches and hit a liner to left. "I didn't think I was going to hit as many home runs or make it to the finals," Caminero said through a translator. Cal was just the second Derby switch-hitter after Baltimore's Adley Rutschman in 2023. His dad was a righty and wanted both his sons to hit from both sides. "Did it from the first day, when he was in diapers, literally," Todd Sr. said. "I would take that big ball and he had a big red bat. I'd throw it slow and he'd hit it. Then I'd say stay there, pick him up, turn him around, switch his hands and do it again. I was a catcher. I played a little bit, and I just knew what a premium it was. I didn't want either one of my boys to ever say, am I right-handed or left-handed?" There was a downside. "I don't recommend it if you have two kids, they're both switch hitters, if you want to save your arm, because that's a lot of throwing," said dad, who had rotator cuff surgery. Raleigh hit his first eight homers left-handed, took a timeout, then hit seven right-handed. Going back to lefty, he hit two more in the bonus round and stayed lefty for the rest of the night. "Was grooving a little bit more lefty so we were like, since we have a chance to win, we might as well stick to the side that's working a little better," Cal said. Caminero beat Minnesota's Byron Buxton 8-7 in the other semifinal. Atlanta's Matt Olson, Washington's James Wood, the New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Rooker were eliminated in the first round of the annual power show. Cruz's long drive was the hardest-hit at 118 mph. Wood hit 16 homers, including one that landed on the roof of the Chop House behind the right-field wall. Olson, disappointing his hometown fans, did not go deep on his first nine swings and finished with 15, Chisholm hit just three homers, the fewest since the timer format started in 2015. After it was all over, the Raleighs headed out. Stephanie, the boys' mom and Todd Sr.'s wife, is surrounded by baseball. "We kind of leave it in the cage. We've got a cage at home, a building," Todd Sr. said. "Or we leave it in the car on the rides home. There's probably been a few times where she says, yeah, that's enough." ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

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