Hoda Kotb has lived many emotional chapters in the public eye — the triumphs, the heartbreaks, the reinventions. But nothing has transformed her spirit quite like motherhood. The beloved Today show co-anchor shares two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine, with fiancé Joel Shiffman, and she often says the journey that made them a family feels nothing short of miraculous. This week, as the world celebrated World ... Read more
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Laura Jarrett’s long-kept secret project finally comes to light after a single unexpected lockdown question sends her down a path no one ever saw coming.QN
During the early days of the pandemic, when uncertainty hung heavy in every household, two journalists and mothers found themselves driven to create something bright and meaningful. Laura Jarrett — now co-host of Saturday TODAY — and fellow broadcaster Poppy Harlow teamed up to write a children’s book with a simple but profound question at its core: “If love were a color, what would it be?” Their answer ... Read more
Anneli Maley uncovers the hidden battles and mindset shifts that turn pressure into mental strength on and off the court.BT
Living your life in the public domain can be challenging. When you do things well, it’s great to have the recognition and adulation that goes with that. When you don’t though, that level of scrutiny can be instantaneous, overwhelming, and all-consuming. In women’s professional sports, the relentless keyboard jockeys often magnify the pressure those athletes already contend with, purely based on how they perform, unless you ... Read more
🚨 JUST IN: Breanna Stewart opens up about Serena’s heroic 29-point game and the adversity that almost derailed NY Liberty ⚡.BT
The game started rocky for the New York Liberty, down 8–0 within minutes, and most teams might have crumbled. Not this squad. Breanna Stewart, the star forward and leader, described the early moments with almost casual confidence. “Less than two minutes in, we’re down 8–0. That’s nothing. It’s all about getting a good play and keeping our heads in the game,” she said, praising head coach Sandy Handy for her calm, strategic ... Read more
Behind the spotlight: Jonquel Jones’ journey from overlooked talent to WNBA’s unstoppable MVP.BT
ALREADY 22 HOURS into her journey, and with the final leg of her 6,000-mile trip still to go, tears prick the corners of Jonquel Jones' eyes. The 6-foot-6 Connecticut Sun forward stretches her legs as much as she can in her exit-row seat. She needs more space, but mostly she needs more sleep. It's been a long 27 hours since she strode off the court at Mohegan Sun Arena after leading the Sun to their 13th consecutive ... Read more