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Experts Explain the Trend Putting Dirty Shoes All Over Your Feed 2025It’s no secret that the separation—and now pending divorce—between reality TV stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright has been anything but amicable Since announcing their split in February 2024 both have been outspoken about the breakdown of their relationship Brittany officially filed for divorce and also fought for full custody of their now 4-year-old son One of the major issues in their five-year marriage was Jax’s long-standing struggle with drug and alcohol abuse Brittany opened up about their dynamic since Jax got sober 120 days ago candidly discussing both the positive changes and ongoing challenges Brittany was candid in expressing that while she’s glad Jax is sober she expected more from her almost ex-husband after he stopped using cocaine “He’s still trying to be very controlling of me,” she admitted “I just don’t know if he’s ever going to fully grow up.” "They call this being a ‘dry drunk’…you’re technically sober but haven’t yet participated in self-development and are therefore still stuck in a state of arrested development." "Sobriety NEVER fixes the narcissism he will ALWAYS be the same JAX he would drop the JAX persona and be JASON." @Tiffany Cunningham agreed "His personality has been the same since she met him." Jax, who has admitted that he's been doing drugs off and on for over 20 years shared on X (formerly Twitter) in April that sobriety remains a major challenge "I got asked the other day what is the hardest drug that I have ever done .. and taking accountability for my actions." Jax stays strong in his recovery and gets the help he needs—not just for himself 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 if she does make her return to those famous red steps will she be bringing Travis Kelce along with her but something tells me Kelce would love to go to the Met Gala.) Unfortunately, TMZ reported day-of that though the couple was invited to the 2025 Met Gala they had too many scheduling conflicts and wouldn't be able to make it Taylor Swift at her first Met Gala in 2008 True scholars of Swift-ian lore know that Swift’s last Met Gala, in 2016, was likely where she met her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn At the time Swift’s hair was bleached and Alwyn had a buzz cut which aligns with the lyrics to Swift’s Reputation track “Flashback to when you met me / Your buzz cut and my hair bleached.” This hasn’t ever been officially confirmed as their first meeting Swift always seemed to have scheduling conflicts that prevented her from getting to the Met Gala Since Alwyn and Swift were famously private about their relationship it makes sense that they wanted to avoid such a public red-carpet outing as a couple But now Swift is way less hush-hush about her relationship with Kelce than she was with Alwyn, so some fans were hoping they’d make an appearance together at the Met Gala in 2024. Unfortunately, once again Swift had scheduling conflicts. That Monday the superstar was busy preparing for the next leg of her Eras Tour, which is fair enough. “Taylor is simply enjoying some alone time with Travis and being under the radar for a little bit.” we would all have loved a Taylor Swift Met Gala moment especially if it gave her boyfriend an opportunity to dress up Zendaya! Diana! Lupita! All the must-see makeup Nobody does a pregnancy reveal like RiRi—and at the Gala Every incredible look from the 2025 Met Gala's blue carpet The best-dressed (and cutest) couples on the 2025 Met Gala carpet Coco Jones' XXL Met Gala braid is a thing of beauty Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Taylor Swift has been one of the most influential artists in contemporary music since she was named the best new artist by the Country Music Association in 2007. In 2023 she was named Spotify’s most-played artist, and in 2024 she became the only person ever to win the Grammy Award for album of the year four times Taylor Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania. When she was 13, her parents sold their family farm in Pennsylvania and moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee, so she could pursue a career in country music in nearby Nashville Taylor Swift signed a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV thereby becoming the youngest signing in the company’s history In 2006 Swift signed with Big Machine Records and scored her first Top 40 hit with “Tim McGraw.” She then released four more singles and a self-titled album that quickly sold more than one million copies In 2007 she was named best new artist by the Country Music Association becoming the first artist to win in that category four times Later that year she broke the record for the highest-grossing concert tour when her global Eras Tour wrapped up in December Taylor Swift has been named Time’s “Person of the Year” twice. Who appeared on the covers with her? That November Swift received the Horizon Award for best new artist from the Country Music Association (CMA) capping the year in which she emerged as country music’s most-visible young star A superstar in both country and popTaylor Swift performing during the CMA Music Festival in Nashville 2013.(more)Swift continued her acting career with a voice role in the animated Dr Seuss’ The Lorax (2012) before releasing her next collection of songs While she remained focused on the vagaries of young love her songwriting reflected a deepened perspective on the subject and much of the album embraced a bold pop-rock sound In its first week on sale in the United States Red sold 1.2 million copies—the highest one-week total in 10 years the gleeful “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” gave Swift her first number-one hit on the Billboard pop singles chart Shortly thereafter Swift released the hit song “Look What You Made Me Do,” and her album Reputation became the top-selling American LP of 2017 March 2023 marked the start of Swift’s first concert tour since 2018, her sixth tour overall. When ticket sales for the Eras Tour opened on Ticketmaster in November 2022 many fans were disappointed by technical issues and waits that lasted up to multiple days general sales were canceled due to unprecedented demand Swift expressed disappointment about the situation but did not mention Ticketmaster in her response double the gross ticket sales for any other concert tour Best Dressed at Met Gala 2025 - Top 32 Red Carpet Looks Revealed! Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) Taylor Swift has not been to the Met Gala since 2016, where she famously – allegedly – met her ex Joe Alwyn The event was seemingly documented in her 2017 song “Dress,” where she sang your buzzcut and my hair bleached / Even in my worst times Taylor, in the midst of all the drama that inspired Reputation, walked the red carpet with bleached hair. You won’t be surprised to know Joe had a buzz cut at the event So, tonight, the 2025 Met Gala is taking place. Could Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce be making their red carpet debut at the event! with some leaning “yes” and some leaning “no.” One big clue that could point to attendance is Travis Kelce was seen in New York City last week near Taylor‘s apartment It’s not necessarily unusual that they’d be in NYC many celebs flock to the Big Apple in the days leading up to the Gala Some also believe that this could be their year to attend it’s plausible she could be free to attend Taylor and Travis seem to be keeping a low profile and enjoying time away from the spotlight “They have been traveling nonstop and very much enjoy it,” a source told People “They are making the most of their time off together It’s a special time for them.” While it’s unclear if they’ll attend or not – we will be updating either way Find out what was confirmed about Taylor last month! After years of research and eight months of writing “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.” As a longtime educator and award-winning documentarian Taylor says that he has dedicated his life’s work to “uncovering and honoring the rich tapestry of Black history — its brilliance “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” takes readers on a journey through Black history Taylor challenges traditional narratives by revealing how Africa’s great civilizations were systematically destroyed a retired professor from the doctoral program at Edgewood College where he also served as the Dean of the Business School is also the producer of award-winning documentaries like “Decade of Discontent” and “Leaders of Madison’s Black Renaissance.” In 2002, Taylor wrote “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom,” which conveys the jubilation that occurred on June 19 1865 when African American people in Texas were the last to be freed from the horrors of U.S “I gave a talk for a foundation in 2021 and I told people at that time that I was going to revise my earlier version [of the book] But you know how life gets in the way … I did a couple of documentaries and films … but all along I was still doing the research,” Taylor remembers “I gave the keynote speech last year for the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation in Washington and they had Juneteenth chapters from all across the country in attendance and people were asking me: ‘When are you going to update your first Juneteenth book?’ And so I pledged then and there that I would do it Taylor says his latest book has incorporated about three or four years of research “This new book is a complete revision [of the first book] I kept wanting to make sure that people were understanding this holiday contextually so I kept adding background information,” says Taylor who was the recipient of the prestigious 2023 City-County Humanitarian Award honoring Reverend Dr “But then it dawned on me that Juneteenth is actually Black history because that would discount all of the Black history that has occurred in Africa before enslavement And so I decided to start the book in Africa so people have a clear understanding of why Juneteenth is so important and why we’re in the position that we’re in today Why is there still anti-Black racism after all this time This book answers most of those questions.” “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” traces the complex path from ancient Africa to June 19 when Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston Texas – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation “This book talks about the great empires and kingdoms of Africa and when outside invaders came and destroyed the African civilizations,” Taylor says “It talks about the Trans-Atlantic slave era And so it does a comprehensive Black history It fills in some of the missing pages that people have.”  Taylor connects historical events to contemporary challenges in the 22 chapters of the book demonstrating why Juneteenth remains relevant today which became instrumental in the campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.  Taylor says that the book is intended for people 16 years and older “I’m hoping some high schools will find it useful in their history programs books like this are being banned in Texas and Florida and I think there are 14 states that have laws that are banning books,” Taylor says “But this is the kind of history that we really need to know We really need to have something that explains all of the divisions and all the disparities And that’s that was part of why I wrote this book so that people would really understand from the very beginning what happened to African Americans during their sojourn in this country and all of the different times that this country had a chance to choose between white supremacy and a multiracial democracy … and at every turning point Taylor adds that even though enslavement ended 160 years ago “the effects still linger because we never addressed the problems and we never addressed the white supremacy that underpinned all the oppression.” “This book points out those disparities that exist and points out those opportunities that the country had to at least make things better,” Taylor says there was no civil rights or human rights commission to give the country a chance to reflect on slavery to talk about what’s needed for Black people to be integrated into the society even though Reconstruction was a good shining light for 12 years the Confederates never supported Reconstruction and so they fought tooth and nail till the compromise of 1877 when the southern troops were withdrawn from the south.” “We need to know why [former President] Andrew Johnson was so opposed to Black voting rights and the damage that he did,” he says “We need to know about the indentured servant system because chattel slavery did not exist in English law How did they go from indentured servants to chattel slavery That’s also explained in the book.  “There was a time when class differences were more significant than racial differences in about the first 50 years during the colonies,” he adds “I try to give people a history that they may not be familiar with they’ll get a better understanding of why Blacks are in the condition that we find ourselves in.” This book serves as both a celebration of resilience and a call to action showing how the promise of freedom remains an ongoing journey for many Americans “The resilience comes from enduring the experience that they had in America but never giving up on the hope of being free,” Taylor says “I dedicate a whole chapter to the first Juneteenth when the people first found out that they had been freed.” The book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of American history and the continuing journey toward true equality and justice “The book asks some very important questions and it shows people how in this country we could have taken a different path if we had addressed some of those problems years ago “Now we have an administration that wants to take us backwards We can really learn from the lessons that are in this book I think that if we apply some of those lessons to today we may be able to defeat some of the fascism that we are experiencing.” “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” is available in soft cover “People can get it at Amazon and Barnes and Noble They can order it directly from the publisher,” Taylor says “Part of every sale is going to support the National Juneteenth Museum that is opening in Fort Worth Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission but I can’t imagine myself filming an action sequence I don’t always see myself telling stories about extreme guttural heartbreak at your most formative age.” What if her vacations with Travis Kelce from earlier this year are actually location scouting? Montana sounds like a nice place to film Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. There was an error processing the request. Please try again later. and that's certainly been reflected in her Met Gala choices Composite: Getty ImagesICYMI: Taylor Swift attended her first Met Gala back in 2008 which had the theme of "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy." The star skipped 2009 but came back for two consecutive years in 2010 later skipping 2012 and coming back for a two-year spell in 2013 and 2014 we thought we had cracked a pattern when she skipped 2015 and returned in 2016 but she's been notably absent from the event since 2016 when she served as co-chair with the theme “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.” Fans of the superstar have been hoping for her return to the Met for years but we don't know when that will happen we can't help but revisit all of her looks from the event every time the Met Ball night inches closer every year As we patiently await the next Met Gala and hope for a Taylor Swift appearance we decided to revisit the star's previous red-carpet looks she touched upon the fantasy part of the night’s “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” theme with a slinky gown from Badgley Mischka which had “American Woman: Fashioning A National Identity” for theme Her shoulder-baring dress from Ralph Lauren showed off her more sophisticated while her signature red lip was an indication of her own identity as an American woman she was a full-blown style darling — and she brought it in this jaw-dropping J the train: She pretty much nailed the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” theme Complete with dramatic cutouts and a jeweled collar; the dress was a departure for the singer — especially when paired with those smoky eyes and uncharacteristic nude lips Swift brought old Hollywood glam to the 2014 Met Gala red carpet with the theme "Charles James: Beyond Fashion." This Oscar de la Renta dress was the perfect combination of soft and subtle in the front and dramatic and head-turning in the back — a quintessential Met Ball dress US; New York Giants first round draft pick takes questions from the media during his introduction press conference New York Giants Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images A Bold Shift in the Running Back Roster In a move that underscores the ever-evolving nature of NFL rosters strategic decisions are reshaping opportunities for emerging talent and.. 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they must be constructed of flame-retardant material Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene Banners and signs must be hand-held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or PHX Arena advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure PHX Arena reserves the right to remove any banner or sign Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218 Footprint Center smoking policyPHX Arena is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected Contact a PHX Arena staff member for assistance Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office Guests may also call the PHX Arena Security department at 602-379-2055 notify any PHX Arena representative or uniformed police officer Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events at PHX Arena First aid is on the main concourse across from Section 116 PHX Arena has more than 700 parking spaces including parking for guests with disabilities Call the PHX Arena Parking Office at 602-379-2003 for specific information You can purchase parking at PHX Arena and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com If you're coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale: Take State Route 51 south to Interstate 10 East interchange Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street If you're coming from west/southwest Phoenix: Take Interstate 10 East to the Seventh Avenue exit Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street PHX Arena is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street If you're coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale: Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street PHX Arena is on the corner of Jefferson Street and First Street Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street The Rail Ride Event program allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at PHX Arena/Footprint Center to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day Valley Metro park and ride locationsHere's a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots: Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets Mesa: Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (PHX Arena Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher) Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007 He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com The "Love Story" singer has until Aug. 16 to release the album or provide evidence of its commercial use to the U.S Failing to do so could result in the loss of exclusive rights to the "Reputation (Taylor’s Version)" name.  While the music itself remains hers to release at any time the album name and branding could be compromised if the deadline isn't met Could this legal technicality be the reason behind the delay or a sign that the album may not arrive as expected?  the trademark application will be considered abandoned and she will need to refile and restart the process Recording artist Taylor Swift poses for pictures on the red carpet Her first six albums include her self-titled debut album "Taylor Swift" (2006) "1989" (2014) and "Reputation" (2017).  All of them have been re-recorded and released between 2021 and 2023 except "Reputation" and her self-titled album. These re-recorded versions are labeled "Taylor's Version" and include bonus tracks She owns the masters for her "Taylor's Version" albums but they are distributed under her current label She signed with them in 2018 after her contract expired with Big Machine Although Big Machine owned the masters, Swift retained the publishing rights to the albums due to her role as the main songwriter of all of the songs she had released under the label. This allows her to re-record the songs in the future if she desires The Grammy-winner would not have been able to re-record her musical work had she not been a songwriter.  Recording artist Taylor Swift during the first night of the Cincinnati stop of the "Eras Tour" at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati © Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Taylor's trademark attorney filed requests for the fifth and final extensions for both "Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)" and "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" on Jan. 23, according to Gallium Law One valid reason why Swift hasn't yet re-recorded the 2017 album and her self-titled debut album could be her demanding schedule over the past two years.  From March 2023 to December 2024, she embarked on her "Eras Tour," performing 149 shows across five continents The singer also released her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department," in April 2024 which also included a double album surprise release "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology." it's understandable that the re-recordings might have been delayed "TTPD" released and this legal deadline swiftly approaching fans are hopeful that "reputation (Taylor's Version)" and "Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)" will be her next focus.  Quarterback prospect Trae Taylor, one of the top passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday Taylor chose the Cornhuskers over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M He is the son of former Eastern Illinois running back J.R who ran for 51 touchdowns as a college teammate of four-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo from 1999 to 2002 Trae Taylor threw for 3,061 yards with 20 touchdowns and 7 interceptions as a sophomore at Carmel Catholic High School last fall. His commitment comes days after he spent time with Huskers quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas and starting quarterback Dylan Raiola during his latest visit "Sitting down with Coach Thomas and getting into the offense seeing how he coaches Dylan and how he can prepare me for the next level -- I really just can't wait," Taylor told ESPN it's kind of hard committing too early because I have to wait so long to get there." Despite his early pledge, Taylor has had a lengthy recruitment -- with him estimating he's visited as many as 70 campuses since attending college camps as a sixth grader. Taylor received his first Division I scholarship offer from Maryland a year later A smooth throwing motion and standout footwork and accuracy later turned Taylor into one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2027 class He told ESPN that the attention he received from the Huskers immediately after he visited the Aggies -- paired with Nebraska's offensive scheme under coach Matt Rhule -- was part of the connection that ultimately helped sway his commitment to the Huskers Coach Thomas and Dylan [Raiola] every day for the next two weeks before I decided this was where I needed to be," he said "Everybody in that building has made it clear that they want me Their offense fits me the best -- very pro-style Any quarterback who wants to go to the NFL can be successful there." College programs constantly speak about the familial nature within their team culture but it took more than words to convince the top girls basketball prospect in New Jersey It took actions that reflected that commitment. For St. John Vianney star Taylor Sofilkanich, Duke University was the program that fulfilled that commitment The state's top prospect committed to the Blue Devils and head coach Kara Lawson on Thursday choosing Duke over a top 10 that included Indiana We talk all the time," Sofilkanich said on the eve of her announcement "They're really supportive and really super close to me because The star forward from South Amboy becomes a foundational piece for Duke's 2026 recruiting class Taylor is the 40th-ranked player in the nation by 247Sports and ESPN the latter of which has her listed as the top-ranked player in New Jersey For a family unit that is a sports dynasty within itself the personal approach and the commitment behind it was the difference in Sofilkanich's decision Her older sister Ashley Sofilkanich starred with the Lancers and proceeded to become an instant sensation at Bucknell culminating with her winning Patriot League Player of the Year this past season as a sophomore She'll be transferring to Michigan for the upcoming season as both sisters will soon be playing key roles for Power 4 programs More: Former Shore basketball star Ashley Sofilkanich to Big Ten after dominating Patriot League "Having an older sister who's gone through the process knows what to look for now that she's transferred to Michigan," Taylor said they really have helped me through everything and they're just a huge part of my process." Given the incredible athletic prowess between the two sisters the battles on the court had an iron-sharpens-iron effect that helped hone Taylor's advanced skillset as a 6-foot-5 forward with tremendous footwork and ball skills "Playing against her has definitely really helped me improve," Taylor said "She's definitely like someone who I look up to she taught me the ways to know what to expect What to expect coming into college and the fitness I need to be in." is an accomplished football coach that led a remarkable turnaround at Asbury Park in 2007 Sofilkanich coached the Bishops to an 11-1 finish in his first season and the team took the Central Group 1 sectional title He most recently coached Sayreville to an 8-3 finish in 2023 he ensured a meticulous and thoughtful approach to Taylor's college choice that matched his own attention to detail as a coach student got the better of teacher in a game of one-on-one wanted me to know every little detail of it," Taylor said just trying to push me to be the best person I can be And we recently just played one-on-one and I beat him Why Duke won outWith this type of nurturing Taylor was molded in a way to expect only the best from herself and to hold those around her to the same elite standard It starts to become clear why Duke was the right choice The program is synonymous with elite success in all facets, but basketball is the centerpiece. Taylor enjoyed a visit to see Duke's first-class facilities that match the institution's educational status as the sixth-best university in the country The history of eight ACC championships and four final fours is self-explanatory but Sofilkanich will aim to help bring the first ever women's basketball national championship to Durham There's no doubt her future coach has the acumen to bring the program to the pinnacle of the sports Duke's Kara Lawson had an illustrious career as a player and media analyst before beginning a coaching career with the Boston Celtics in 2019 She's been at the helm of the Blue Devils' program since 2020 "It's really crazy to think about that because I remember growing up watching her on TV," Taylor said "Being able to play for such a legend is just unbelievable And her knowledge and skill of basketball is out of this world So I really am super happy to play for her for the next four years." for playing a pivotal role in her process and assisting her with managing the attention that comes with growing into one of the nation's most coveted basketball prospects The Gemz hold the distinction of the being the only female-led and female-staffed program on Nike's prestigious EYBL circuit The competition at the Shore further augmented her skillset and prepared for the next level as Taylor and teammate Stella Lockhart have emerged as neck-and-neck as the top recruits in the state we play all year round and we're super close," Taylor said "It's just great to have someone who's also going through a lot of the same stuff." she'll now turn her attention to her goals for her final high school season: winning a third Shore Conference title and her first state championship with the Lancers this fall After SJV won the Shore crown in 2023 and 2024 they were ousted in the semifinal this year as Taylor was injured The Lancers were the state runner-ups in Non-Public A when Taylor was a freshman playing alongside Ashley that would be super exciting for my last year," Taylor said because that's always something I dreamed of — having a banner that's been my dream forever and I just really hope my high school season goes well so I could achieve that." she hopes to get the chance to face off against her older sister when both are playing for high-major programs in the 2026-27 season Although the ACC-Big Ten challenge ended in 2022 there's a chance the two siblings could meet in a non-conference game or early season tournament in addition to the possibility they could even meet in March Madness it's really my coaches if they want to scrimmage or something," Taylor said of the chance to face Ashley in college the college basketball world will be introduced to the family dynamic that helped form two elite talents on the hardwood with a third standout and the present moment is about the bond that got Taylor to this moment I leaned on them for everything," Taylor said the younger brother of Commanders legend Sean Taylor will get a chance to follow in his brother’s footsteps The former Rice safety has accepted an invitation to participate in the Commanders’ upcoming rookie minicamp on a tryout basis Sean Taylor was on track to have a Hall of Fame career until he was murdered during a home invasion in November 2007 While it’s always an uphill climb for any player who hopes to get an offseason roster spot as an undrafted free agent based on the performance at a weekend minicamp And it would be a great story if Gabriel Taylor could earn a chance to show what he can do in the offseason program A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem the season Hall of Fame pass rusher Jason Taylor spent with the Jets his family lived and thrived in the city that never sleeps Part of that retinue of Taylors was 6-year-old Mason -- who on Friday was the Jets' second-round selection and my mom at Central Park tackling each other," Mason Taylor said "We went to the park maybe every single day to keep us entertained as kids Running around there and running around New York I mean it was fun so I mean it's definitely crazy and eye-opening knowing that I'll be there now older [21 on May 8] It's just an amazing experience and I'm just so excited for this." who is currently the defensive ends coach for the Miami Hurricanes was with Mason and "about 100-150 other people" when he received the phone call from the Jets it's crazy," Jason Taylor told Eric Allen and Ethan Greenberg on the "Jets Overtime Draft Special" on Friday night "It's a dream come true for my son to play in the NFL and kind of walk in the shoes that I was so blessed to walk in and then there's so many things going through me right now and I'm out here trying to wrap my head around it and figure out what the hell just happened." Hear from Hall of Fame LB Jason Taylor immediately after his son 42 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft came to the Jets after 13 seasons in the NFL (12 with the Dolphins 1 with Washington) and was part of a wild ride that season as HC Rex Ryan and QB Mark Sanchez led the Green & White to their second consecutive AFC Championship game Taylor played in 16 regular-season games (he had 5 sacks 7 QB hits and a safety) and all 3 in the postseason which ended with a crushing 24-19 loss at Pittsburgh families and former teammates from high school We're hanging out and obviously sitting around for the first 45 minutes I've been crying since about four o'clock this afternoon The football pedigree is strong between Jason and Mason a point driven home by HC Aaron Glenn when he was asked about the power of bloodlines -- father-son the thing is it's tough not to understand and be around it for the most part." Taylor was a ferocious defender in his days with the Dolphins winning the Associated Press Player of the Year Award in 2006 He was also a three-time AP first-team All-Pro And he holds the NFL record for most fumbles returned for a TD (6) Hear from Jets second-round pick LSU TE Mason Taylor in his first interview with the Green & White Jason said that he and his family will always cherish their year spent in New York that year we spent in New York was amazing getting up out of the apartment there on Broadway and walking to Magnolia Bakery so many places to eat and all times of night "So it was walking to Central Park during the days spending time together in a different environment than what we had here in Miami My kids were coming at the age where they were really understanding what was going on taking in the fanfare and the excitement of the city and the excitement behind the Jets when we were winning and going to the AFC Championship game My son Isaiah and Mason always talk about those walks We'd buy cupcakes or whatever we needed to and they would always want to give cupcakes to some of the homeless people standing around or we would all find great joy and satisfaction in doing that it was a lesson and a treat at the same time." Green & White's Former Star Says NFL Draft Brought 'New Tools' on Offense Jets' Fifth-Round Pick From American Samoa Starred at Miami Drafted in Round 4 and Ready to Make a Run for the Jets Each of Their First 3 Draft Choices Brings Production from College to Florham Park & the NFL Position Versatility and Learned a Few Tricks from HC Nick Saban Jets Flag Elite to Begin Play May 3rd at Flag Football Life We Run the World New York Tournament Leger Douzable Beat the Drum for RT Armand Membou as Top Pick; Brian Baldinger Breaks Down the Mason Taylor Selection CB Sauce Gardner and Edge Jermaine Johnson II Are Locked Up Through 2026 Fifth-Round Pick in 2024 Says "I've Been Medically Advised to Retire From the Game I Love" Another Journey from South Florida to North Jersey as the Son Has 'Amazing Opportunity' to Walk in Dad's Shoes Head Coach Aaron Glenn: Jets Rookie CB 'Plays the Brand We Want to Play' celebrated Nebraska football’s major recruiting win: the commitment of 2027 four-star quarterback Trey Taylor Taylor’s dramatic commitment video—initially faking out with an Illinois hat—sparked both excitement and controversy especially after he received backlash from Illinois fans The hosts discussed Taylor’s impressive sophomore stats and his potential while acknowledging the unpredictability of early commitments in today’s NIL-driven landscape The conversation shifted to Nebraska’s post-spring depth chart highlighting strong linebacker and secondary groups and promising developments along the offensive line The hosts also reviewed Husker players drafted to the NFL and debated Shedeur Sanders’ fall in the draft provoking a spirited back-and-forth among listeners The crew closed by affirming Coach Matt Rhule’s leadership encouraging fans to stay engaged for upcoming seasons and specials Got a favorite Husker moment from the weekend you want to share the younger brother of Sean Taylor - the late great safety of the Washington Redskins - has agreed to terms with the Commanders on a free agent contract The former Rice standout was not taken in the seven-round draft Taylor had a great showing at his Pro Day and impressed scouts by busting out a best 4.38 40-yard dash. He was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine so he used his Pro Day at school for his chance to shine one last time for the scouts.  Taylor admits that in some ways he is a raw talernt but that he can compete and be molded to be the player he needs to become "A diamond in the rough," Taylor said, via Aaron Wilson "A person that's going to come in and compete I want to be the best role player I can be." a first-round pick by Washington in the 2004 draft was a stellar Pro Bowl safety who was shot in November 2007 while defending his family in a home burglary Gabe Taylor is a bit undersized for a safety Perhaps with an offseason program and training camp he can bulk up and add some weight to his frame.  He spent five years at Rice and became a leader on the defense That is what is to be expected from Sean Taylor's little brother He is very vocal and is a true Commander in the secondary Anything I can do to make the team improve.” He has an opportunity to make a name for himself in the city where his brother shined A lot of comparisons to him but if that’s the only comparison I’ve got then that’s okay," Taylor said "I’ll do the best I can.” After being picked by the Giants on Thursday night Abdul Carter made clear his interest in wearing No On Friday night, Lawrence Taylor made clear his lack of interest in allowing it Carter accepted Taylor’s refusal to permit the retired number to be unretired in a Twitter post “The worst thing he could say was NO!!” Carter said. “My stance don’t change, LT is the [goat] nothing but respect… This just gonna make me work even harder!! I love it.” Giants fans surely hope they’ll end up retiring Carter’s number in time At some point, the Giants will have to stop setting numbers aside. They’ve already retired 13 numbers Daniel “Luke” Taylor was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday after a courageous battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Luke was a blessing to everyone who ever met him South Carolina to become a member of the Taylor family Luke was passionate about three things: His Love for God His Love for His Family and His Love for Sports.  He was a little man but he had a big heart.   Luther and Wanda Taylor of Lexington; three sisters Philip Taylor all of Lexington.  He is also survived by nephews Taylor Miles.  He is survived by one sister Romania and a nephew in Romania.  Additionally Luke is predeceased by his paternal grandparents and Kathleen Taylor; maternal grandparents Funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday Visitation will be prior to the service at the church from 1:00-2:45 p.m.  Pallbearers will be Robert Boozer The family would like that those who attend the service either wear Carolina Gamecocks or Atlanta Braves shirts or their team colors.  In lieu of flowers the family request you send memorials to First Calvary Baptist Church or Connie Maxwell Children’s Home Honorary pallbearers are Jack Herring’s Sunday School Class. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium Armelle Bondonga moved to Louisville as a high school sophomore in early 2020, just before COVID-19 shut the city down and just before a botched Louisville Metro Police raid killed Breonna Taylor Bondonga arrived in the United States at age 9 in 2014 when her family sought asylum In the years before setting roots in Kentucky But it was an event in her new home — the police killing of Taylor in the middle of the night — that would transform Bondonga's life She had always had an interest in politics and social justice but Taylor's death felt like it was compelling her to action It happened in your own city — and it happened to a Black woman like us so you had no choice but to live in it and to want to do something about it,” she said What happened to Breonna Taylor lit a fire under me and made me realize I have the opportunity to say something and I didn’t want to let the opportunity go.” did not participate in the protests that took to the streets of Louisville for months; there was still a pandemic and her parents were not letting her out of the house But soon, at Waggener High School, she would join Future Ancestors a group of students that formed in the wake of Taylor's death For four years, the group has hosted Race4Justice an event that honors Taylor and raises money for justice organizations every June relay teams run a total of 26 laps — one lap for every year of Taylor's life Individual runners — or walkers or joggers — can also participate in a five-lap That number is also significant to organizers, as Taylor was killed by LMPD on March 13, 2020 This year's Race4Justice will be held on June 7 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center at 3029 Muhammad Ali Blvd who recently got a degree in business management from Jefferson Community and Technical College even years after she graduated from high school As a result of her upbringing in a country with a history of conflict Bondonga feels obligated to use her voice in the United States “If I wasn’t born to the parents I was born to I could have been those kids that are in the mines .. and I’m able to host events with the Future Ancestors like the Race4Justice and go to community events and speak my voice it’s almost like I have no choice but to do that because .. which links Black girls with Black women who serve as career mentors The race will also benefit Play Cousins Collective, which provides resources for Black families and children, and The Peace Dove an organization that provides humanitarian aid to those affected by the war in Gaza Those interested in registering for the race can do so online at futureancestors502.org Bondonga says the race helps keep Taylor's name and legacy alive "It's so important to keep her name up front because what happened to her was so horrific and what happened to her was so local," she said "And we want to make sure situations like that don't happen again And one of those ways is by keeping her name alive .. by demanding that politicians still talk about her .. by putting her name and her face all over our events." Reach reporter Josh Wood at jwood@courier-journal.com or on X at @JWoodJourno Brittany Cartwright doubled down on her opinion of ex Jax Taylor’s abilities in the bedroom amid social media backlash for confessing that The Valley star had “no stamina.” Brittany Cartwright is setting the record straight On the heels of opening up about her underwhelming sex life with ex Jax Taylor on an April 29 episode of Watch What Happens Live, the Vanderpump Rules alum doubled down on her candid comments amid social media backlash “Let’s be clear,” she wrote in the comments of E! News’ April 30 Instagram post “I was ASKED this question on WWHL and it’s my right As for what Brittany—who shares 4-year-old son Cruz Michael Cauchi with Jax—said on the talk show that raised eyebrows in the first place? When asked how she would rate her ex’s skills in the bedroom, she didn’t hold back in giving her honest opinion “There was times when he was about a seven or an eight,” Brittany told host Andy Cohen the 36-year-old landed on her final evaluation But while her NSFW confession was met with quite a bit of criticism, Brittany hasn’t been the only one to share the details of her and Jax’s bedroom escapades "Faking orgasms, now do men do this?" Jax asked during a conversation with sex therapist Dr. Emily Morse on his In the Mind of a Man podcast a few weeks prior "I don't mean to fake it,” he continued “but there's just some times where you're just like 'I’m not gonna get there.'" The Valley alum went on to admit that he had a go-to line to get him out of going all the way when it came to his past hookups and I know it's not gonna happen," the Bravo star explained I don't think we should do this right now.' So Adding that the tactic saved him from a lot of embarrassment Jax—who previously cheated on Brittany with former VPR costar Faith Stowers during the show’s sixth season—also shared his thoughts on infidelity “I'm probably gonna get a lot of flack on this one,” he admitted “but I personally don't think a cheater can change The only time I've never cheated is in my marriage.” “I just felt like it was a natural thing,” he noted that's why I'm not gonna date." For a look back at Brittany and Jax’s relationship and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright first meet while vacationing in Las Vegas in 2015 He convinced her to join the cast of Vanderpump Rules for season four the Kentucky native and Jax took their relationship to the next level in the public eye The pair took a break from life in West Hollywood and headed to the brunette beauty's home state: Kentucky. They filmed their Bravo spinoff show, Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky, where they experience many ups and downs in their relationship "He was very persistent and just did not give up," Brittany told E "There were some times—sorry to say this Jax—where I'd have 30 missed calls from him He just wasn't going to give up on me." Brittany shared the special news that she and Jax are engaged on Instagram What a way to start our summer and season 7," she said of her proposal and so beyond excited for this next chapter of our lives I am the happiest girl ever right now." The two lovebirds celebrate their engagement news with their closest friends and family The two bring the glitz and the glam to ther 2018 People's Choice Awards where Brittany showed off her gorgeous engagement bling "Thank you sooooo much to the fans who got us this far, this is an incredible experience that I never imagined I would be apart of and I am so grateful," she wrote on Instagram "I won't forget this night for the rest of my life..." the reality TV personalities shared a special moment on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live The couple lived it up as they celebrated their joint bachelorette and bachelor parties in Miami News Jax and Brittany were "having a blast" with their guests Ahead of their televised wedding ceremony, the couple got their marriage license at the Clark County Courthouse in Kentucky Family, friends and Vanderpump Rules cast members watched the Bravo stars tie the knot at a Kentucky Castle in June 2020 In September 2020, Brittany and Jax announce they're expecting a baby boy "Mom & Dad," Brittany captioned a phoyto of herself and Jax "The love of our lives is coming soon." Amid Brittany's pregnancy, the couple announced in December 2020 that they "will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules." They added at the time, "We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors." Brittany gave birth to her and Jax's first baby—son Cruz Michael Cauchi—on April 12, 2021 "We have never been more in love," she shared on Instagram. "He is the most precious gift and I am so blessed to be his Mommy. We are soooooo so happy, he is a dream come true!!" In January 2024, Bravo announced that Brittany and Jax—as well as fellow VPR alum Kristen Doute—will star in the spinoff series called The Valley, which will center around their day-to-day in the famed Los Angeles suburb. The couple hinted at problems in their marriage in February 2024, sharing that they had separated for the time being. "Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I've had a particularly rough year this past year," Brittany shared on their joint podcast When Reality Hits. "Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health." Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! © 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. If Travis Kelce does attend the Met Gala on May 5 he’ll hopefully be accompanied by Taylor Swift marking their first joint red-carpet appearance as well as her first Met Gala in nearly 10 years The last time Swift attended the Met Gala was the same year she co-chaired the event Every Taylor Swift Met Gala Look—and Some Great Outfits From the Years She SkippedGallery9 SlidesBy GlamourView SlideshowUnlike last year, when Swift was busy preparing for a round of Eras Tour performances the couple don’t seem to have any scheduling conflicts that would keep them from attending the 2025 Met Gala that doesn’t mean they plan to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the first Monday in May At least we know we’ll have an answer in three days, unlike fans waiting for news on Reputation (Taylor’s Version). Met Gala 2025Zendaya! Diana! Lupita! All the must-see makeup Incumbent Sheila Taylor is facing Ryan Echols in the race for Place 7 on the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Connor is a government reporter covering city councils of Coppell He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism and political science Duke women's basketball has a new addition from the class of 2026 Taylor Sofilkanich, New Jersey's top women's basketball prospect according to ESPN, announced her commitment to Duke on X May 1 The 6-foot-4 center chose Duke over a list of schools that included Indiana, Michigan, N.C. State, Penn State and Miami. She averaged 11.3 points and 7.62 rebounds per game in her junior year at St. John Vianney high school and is the 40th-ranked player in her class according to 247 sports The sisterhood??@DukeWBB #Committed pic.twitter.com/7BK1pSUHgX Abby DiSalvo is a Trinity sophomore and assistant Blue Zone editor of The Chronicle's 120th volume Share and discuss “4-star center Taylor Sofilkanich commits to Duke women's basketball” on social media playClark: 'The Giants knocked the draft out of the park' (1:18)Ryan Clark details how the Giants had a spectacular first round of the NFL draft by drafting Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy 56 that Taylor made famous during his legendary career Taylor told ESPN that the two spoke Saturday morning, two days after Carter was the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft out of Penn State It came after Carter reached out through intermediaries about potentially wearing Taylor's retired number Taylor respectfully declined through the intermediaries Taylor wanted to show he was supportive of the newest Giants pass rusher but wanted him to make his own mark "He has to be the player that he is," Taylor told ESPN in a phone conversation Taylor added: "And I'm hoping that he's not thinking that I'm going to be two steps behind you and make sure you don't fall." who made a post on social media that featured Taylor's picture on the wall at the Giants facility during his predraft visit Taylor is considered by many to be the greatest defensive player of all time 11 that Carter wore in college is also retired in honor of Phil Simms "The worst thing he could say was NO!! My stance don't change, LT is the [GOAT] nothing but respect... This just gonna make me work even harder!! I love it," Carter posted to X He said Friday during his introductory news conference at the Giants' facility that he was still in the process of figuring it all out But he knew plenty about Taylor through YouTube clips and tales of his greatness but I feel like eventually I will," Carter said "But he's the greatest football of all time 'I want to be better than Lawrence Taylor.' That's more me looking up to him Taylor arranged to meet and visit with Carter at the team facility sometime next month Carter's plan to ask for 56 came to light during an interview with Bleacher Report after he was drafted The New York Post reported Friday night that it wasn't going to happen and then make it famous," Taylor told the Post But Taylor made it clear that there was no ill intent The request was not meant in any derogatory manner the two seemed to hit it off during their initial conversation I just talked to him on the phone for a couple of minutes Unretiring a number for a first-round draft pick isn't completely foreign to the Giants. Last year's first-round pick Malik Nabers received permission from the family of the late Ray Flaherty to wear No playMason Taylor's NFL draft profile (0:55)Check out some stats and info on Mason Taylor "The sun has set on my career and I'm done so it's awesome to be able to sit back and watch him," Taylor said on a Zoom call with New York reporters "To watch him walk through the same facility and use the locker room and take that same path that I took -- you're trying to make me cry To appreciate that, one must understand the complicated relationship between Taylor and the Jets. As a longtime Miami Dolphins legend opponents enraged Jets fans more than Taylor a season that ended with a loss in the AFC Championship Game And now the hate-turned-love relationship between the Taylor family and the Jets is all love again but I think he'll love the Jets," a smiling Mason Taylor said on a Zoom call Taylor was selected with the 42nd pick, giving the Jets another potential starter on offense. In the first round, they chose tackle Armand Membou with the No Jets coach Aaron Glenn said he was confident that Taylor has the right "bloodlines," as he put it LSU's all-time leader in receptions (129) and receiving yards (1,308) by a tight end said he was surprised the Jets selected him considering there wasn't much contact with the team throughout the predraft process Jason Taylor admitted there was fleeting hope that the Dolphins would pick his son with the 37th pick after trading up Mason Taylor was 6 when his dad played for the Jets and Mason has vivid memories of their time in the big city my brother and my sister running around with my mom in Central Park But running around there and running around New York pulled up photos on their phones of them wearing green hair and No 99 jerseys (their dad's number) at MetLife Stadium when they were kids A part of my heart has always been in New York and I'm glad he has a chance to go play there now Reminded that the Jets haven't been to the playoffs since he left There will be a lot of emotion during Jets-Dolphins games a former Dolphins legend and a Pro Football Hall of Famer Thomas attended Taylor's draft party Friday night in South Florida "I'm sure he's inside crying somewhere," Jason Taylor said Myers Stadium witnessed something that didn’t just shake up high school track — it shifted the global sprinting conversation a junior from Harlan High School in San Antonio exploded down lane five in the boys’ 100-meter final crossing the finish line in a legal wind of 9.92 seconds (+1.1) — a time that places him as the No the Olympic champion from Botswana who clocked 9.91 as a teenager and has since taken the world stage by storm A post shared by DyeStat (@dyestat) Taylor’s performance doesn’t just crown him the top high school sprinter in the United States this season — it marks him as one of the fastest teenage athletes ever Taylor was known among Texas sprint circles as a steadily rising force His PR heading into the state meet stood at 10.08 seconds set just a few weeks prior at the UIL 6A Region IV & Wheelchair Championships where he also clocked 20.88 in the 200m and ran on a 4x100 relay that posted a 41.07 But nothing hinted that a historic sub-10 performance was about to erupt the most competitive high school sprinting state in the country rarely sees wind-legal marks dip below 10 seconds in a loaded field where he entered ranked just fourth on the national descending order list — and third in the state — Taylor pulled off a performance for the ages This wasn’t a wind-aided effort either — the +1.1 m/s wind made the time perfectly legal for record purposes and the 9.92 will go down as one of the fastest ever recorded by a high school athlete at any age If you’re not here, you’re missing out! #UILState pic.twitter.com/roQDxBgklq you have to look beyond state titles or national rankings only one person — Letsile Tebogo — has ever run faster as a teenager Tebogo’s 9.91 from 2022 made headlines around the globe but what Taylor just did in Austin wasn’t far off and Noah Lyles — athletes who’ve gone on to win medals at the senior world and Olympic level never broke 10 flat in high school.Noah Lyles considered one of the most technically gifted starters in recent memory ran 9.99 as a senior — with the help of a hefty 4.0 m/s wind Tate Taylor’s 9.92 wasn’t just the best race of his life — it was a moment that recalibrated expectations for what’s possible from a high school junior A quick look at Taylor’s year-over-year progression tells you this performance wasn’t random he broke into national relevance by clocking 10.08 — before detonating with the 9.92 at state he’s also dropped his 200m PR from 20.74 (albeit wind-aided) to 20.14 under legal conditions (The 200-meter race can be seen at the end of the article) No, you’re not seeing double 🤯🤯Tate Taylor with another LIGHTS OUT run, clocking 20.14 in the boys 200m at the Texas state meet to move into a tie with Tyreek Hill for the 3️⃣rd fastest time in high school history. 📸: Victah Sailer pic.twitter.com/if6Y2ySfn3 While his national ranking in the 200-meter is now alone at the top And in Texas — where names like Brayden Dashun and Maurice Gleaton have all run sub-10 (albeit with illegal wind readings) — Taylor has now separated himself as the guy While there’s no full frame-by-frame breakdown of the 100-meter race yet footage circulating on social media — including viral posts from MileSplit and DyeStat — makes one thing clear: Taylor’s start was solid and his drive phase lasted longer than expected and was exceptional and he stayed completely composed through 60 meters before pulling away A post shared by MileSplit (@milesplit) Where most juniors might tense up or lose form late in the race Taylor maintained top-end speed and leaned perfectly at the line He didn’t just win the race — he looked like he belonged at the next level Here is Harlan’s Tate Taylor’s national record 9.92 performance in the 6A 100 dash at the UIL state championships in Austin. It was wind-legal and awesome. pic.twitter.com/y2l6JLRv9d Tate Taylor’s high school, Harlan is located in the Northside Independent School District of San Antonio While not historically seen as a sprinting powerhouse like Duncanville or North Shore Harlan has quickly built a formidable sprinting corps Taylor’s 4x100 relay squad clocked a blistering 41.07 seconds this year — and he's helped anchor much of that success Harlan ranks as a top-5 sprint program in Region IV and Taylor's individual contributions have put them on the national map His consistency across multiple events — from relays to open 100s and 200s — shows he’s not just a big-race performer While college recruiters are already circling it’s very possible Taylor skips the usual senior-year decision-making cycle entirely and Puma will almost certainly come knocking and the idea of turning professional before college — a la Knighton or Sydney McLaughlin — is on the table Taylor’s time would already make him competitive at the national senior level team for the World U20 Championships — and potentially run professionally on the Diamond League circuit The only question is whether his next race will come in a U.S Taylor is being thrust into a spotlight that very few athletes — let alone high schoolers — are prepared for His now-viral post-race interview showed calm confidence rather than cocky celebration OK, peeps. Texas HS track is just different.Just saw a jaw dropping national record 9.92 run in the 100 meters by junior Tate Taylor of Northside Harlan (San Antonio)! Check out his reaction:@uil @usatf @presspasssports pic.twitter.com/nWgszlUS0i That emotional maturity may prove just as valuable as his sprint mechanics in the long run or simply take the summer off to rest and reload one thing is certain: he’s already changed the landscape of high school sprinting For future juniors lining up in Texas or anywhere else 9.92 will now loom in the back of their minds — a time that was previously unthinkable for a high schooler let alone someone who wasn’t even expected to win his state meet the world better be ready for what comes next Tate Taylor having himself a DAY! (🎥: @NISDHarlan)✅9.92 100m high school national record✅20.14 200m high school No. 3 all-time pic.twitter.com/gjyp0Ctl0Z the time for the 200-meter is good for 3rd all time in a tie with NFL superstar Bookmark High School on SI for all of the latest high school sports news To get live updates on your phone — as well as follow your favorite teams and top games — you can download the SBLive Sports app:  Download iPhone App | Download Android App © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER 56 is retired by the Giants organization for Lawrence Taylor Carter expressed that Taylor is a player he looks up to as a fellow defensive star Taylor responded pretty quickly to Carter's desire to wear his retired number Taylor would rather Carter make his own legacy with a new number "I know he would love to wear that number. But, hey, I think it’s retired. Get another number," Taylor told the New York Post Carter didn't take offense to Taylor's response at all The NFL rookie expressed his gratitude for Taylor on X LT is the [goat emoji] nothing but respect…" he wrote "This just gonna make me work even harder! LT is the 🐐 nothing but respect… This just gonna make me work even harder! There doesn't seem to be any bad blood between the Pro Football Hall of Famer and the Giants rookie maybe this started a connection between them We'll see what number Carter does end up wearing in New York The Giants' 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers was able to wear No 1 after Ray Flaherty's family granted the team permission to unretire his number so maybe he'll be more open to the idea than Taylor was in terms of unretiring his number a top quarterback recruit from Carmel Catholic (Mundelein Illinois) announced his college football commitment on a 247 Sports live stream Thursday Texas A&M and – importantly – Illinois But let's be clear about something right away: Taylor's mistake wasn't in selecting the Cornhuskers Only time will tell how that decision plays out – and given today's environment of flip-flopping and high-traffic transfer portal movement who knows if Taylor (class of 2027) will ever make it to Lincoln in the first place Yet the way Taylor went about his announcement was – and reasonable minds can agree – a poor choice. The details are all here but you can also watch about the whole thing unfold below: The moment that 4⭐️ QB Trae Taylor announced his commitment to Nebraska. 🌽🏈WATCH: https://t.co/oYpBVrim1Q pic.twitter.com/94j80vqWWd it suggests an ungraciousness and disregard to others and the process in general You can chalk up the behavior to youth and cut the kid some slack publicist or marketing professional would call it what it was: dumb move nuanced takes Taylor's little spectacle drew on social media Someone must have gotten to him almost immediately because he followed up the announcement stream with a videotaped apology on social media within hours These social media streets aren't the forgiving kind the response to his gaffe ran the gamut between ugly good-natured and understanding – a spectrum we capture below: 4 Star QB Recruit Trae Taylor just hit Illinois with the most disrespectful pump fake ever 😂😂pic.twitter.com/KYXboJpTO8 Could thrown any other hat… Not cool pic.twitter.com/H3PaKPMXwR Imagine if Cliff Alexander had whipped the #Illini hat across the room. https://t.co/bCKc4xJQmt 2027 QB Recruit Trae Taylor is going to be hated by Illinois fans forever 😳 pic.twitter.com/GRxM57Pffv He’s gonna wake up the Illini Hive with this one pic.twitter.com/6FAvjqaA0Z Trae taylor gonna continue the tradition of getting beat by illinois at nebraska Too bad Illinois doesn't play Nebraska this year #illini pic.twitter.com/eTMfWcVhkP Another day, another in-state kid thinking it’s funny to clown on Illinois. The difference now is we don’t need them either. pic.twitter.com/y3wKHcVM2X Obviously, the most appropriate thing for #Illini fans to do would be to overreact on social media to a hat being thrown across the room. https://t.co/i4wtd4gaQr pic.twitter.com/WTxVUSpDWI I hope that Trae Taylor kid lights up Illinois for 5 touchdowns the first time he plays them Trae Taylor already drawing big time recruits towards Lincoln. 5 star WR out of Texas ✌️Top 10 class inbound 🔥 https://t.co/3aLdiB336L I don’t know anything about football recruiting but that kid has a “with that being said” portal post in his future. https://t.co/AxUM4fEVLn Trae was polite and professional in pretty much all of my past interactions with him.This was a pretty bad look. https://t.co/byBqIKiyOB pic.twitter.com/U6wnys6PjG crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.