HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) UConn's men's basketball program has been placed on probation for two years and former coach Kevin Ollie has been sanctioned individually for violations of NCAA rules during his tenure. The NCAA Committee on Infractions on Tuesday outlined numerous violations, most occurring between 2013 and 2018. It cited Ollie for failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The NCAA agreed with penalties UConn self-imposed in January, including the loss of one scholarship for the 2019-20 season, and did not impose any postseason ban. UConn fired Ollie in March 2018. The school and Ollie are in arbitration regarding $10 million the school says he is not entitled to because the violations occurred under his watch. In addition to probation, the NCAA issued a three-year show-cause order for the former head coach. That means that any NCAA member school employing him must restrict him from any athletically related duties unless it shows why those restrictions should not apply. Ollie's attorney said he would respond to the NCAA report later Tuesday. The Committee on Infractions said the violations mainly stemmed from pickup games exceeding preseason limits, a video coordinator counting as a coach and resulting in more than the allowable number of coaches, and a trainer who was friends with Ollie providing free on- and off-campus training sessions to three student-athletes. The NCAA said UConn would need to account for whoever participated in the pickup games and vacate wins based on that accounting. It was not immediately clear how that might affect the program's 2014 national championship. UConn said it accepts the results of the investigation. ''As we anticipated, this validates UConn's actions and decision-making in this case from the outset in early 2018 based on our knowledge of NCAA rules and matters of compliance,'' UConn President Susan Herbst said. ''However, this is a serious matter and nothing about it merits celebration. This is an unfortunate chapter in the history of UConn men's basketball, but it is time to move on. We look forward to the bright future of this program with excitement and optimism.'' The university fired Ollie in March 2018 after a 14-18 season and later released 1,300 pages of documents detailing NCAA recruiting violations. The school said because the firing was ''for cause,'' it did not have to pay the coach about $10 million left on his contract. Ollie filed an internal grievance seeking that money, which has led to arbitration. The NCAA sent the school a notice last September detailing allegations that included unethical conduct by Ollie, who it said provided false or misleading information about video calls to a recruit from two former UConn stars, Hall of Famer Ray Allen and San Antonio Spurs guard Rudy Gay. The NCAA characterized the violations as ''a severe breach of conduct,'' and slammed Ollie in its report , saying he failed to monitor his staff or otherwise stop and prevent violations. ''Making matters worse, he was not entirely forthcoming in his interview during the investigation when questioned about his knowledge of and involvement in some of the violations. He then failed to cooperate when he declined to participate in a second interview after his termination from Connecticut.'' UConn has said it accepts responsibility for the violations but has put the blame for them squarely on Ollie. ''First, the investigation revealed multiple instances demonstrating Ollie's increasingly cavalier attitude toward compliance and his former staff's failure to follow straightforward rules of which they were unquestionably aware,'' the school wrote in January. ''These violations typically arose out of limited and manageable situations.'' Coach Dan Hurley told reporters on Monday that he was hoping to move forward ''and kind of put this small chapter in UConn basketball that hasn't been ideal behind us and get a fresh start with everything that has been swirling and circulating.'' In addition to reducing scholarships next season from 13 to 12, sanctions include: - a 1-week ban on unofficial visits during the 2018-2019 academic year and a 2-year ban in 2019-20. - a 1-week ban on recruiting communications during the current academic year - a $5,000 fine. - a one-visit reduction from the permissible number of official visits in men's basketball during the rolling 2018-19 and 2019-20 two-year period. - a reduction from 130 to 126 the number of allowable recruiting days --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 --- More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


Dustin Engelmann was driving on a freeway in Springfield, Oregon, when he witnessed something funny. A biker was caught traveling with his dog on the backseat. The animal looked pretty cool with his helmet and his glasses.


The Houston Rockets have already made their big move of the offseason acquiring superstar Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now is the time to add some bench depth and fill out the team. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Rockets are signing Ben McLemore on a partially guaranteed 2-year deal. He was the 7th overall pick in the 2013 draft and he has had a tough time finding his footing in the league. He averaged 3.9 points and 0.9 rebounds while playing in only 19 games in 2018-19 in his second tour of duty with the Sacramento Kings. He has career averages of 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds and a career 35.3 percent shooter from deep. Free agent Ben McLemore has agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal with the Houston Rockets, league source tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium . - Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2019 McLemore is hoping to show off more of the potential that made him a top 10 pick in 2013. Having an exact role in Houston of being a catch-and-shoot player to spread the floor for Westbrook and James Harden to operate should be able to give his career some life. MORE: New York Mets' New 'Foul Poles' Are an Abomination The Twins pulled off a beautiful triple play against the Yankees and fans loved it NBA trade rumor rankings: What's up with CP3? The 21 dumbest ideas in NFL history Ravens have another shot to land WR Allen Hurns, this time for cheap


President Trump, who is refusing to cooperate with more than 20 congressional investigations, instructed current and former aides Wednesday to ignore a House committee's request for documents in the latest act of defiance that has prompted Democrats to declare that the nation is facing a constitutional crisis. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told Democrats in a closed-door caucus meeting Wednesday morning to stick to their policy agenda ahead of the 2020 election rather than initiate impeachment proceedings. And not a single lawmaker challenged her, according to a person in the room who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today's most popular stories on The Washington Post The events underscored that Pelosi has managed to hold the line on her no-impeachment stance despite Trump's ongoing resistance and relentless liberal pressure for Democrats to try to oust the Republican president. Most notably, she has quelled an internal clamor and kept even the most vocal impeachment proponents and eager investigators in check as Democrats increasingly look to the courts to settle the fight between Congress and the chief executive. In the nearly hour-long session heavily focused on health care, Pelosi was the only one to bring up impeachment, acknowledging that some Democrats are complaining. "Why aren't we impeaching the president?" she said, parroting their words. "Why aren't we impeaching him? They get a little down," she said of frustrated members of her party. "The point is that we need to show [voters] that we are doing all of these other things that they care about so much," Pelosi said. Not a single lawmaker in the room protested. In the latest example of the president's resistance, the White House told House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) that it was refusing a broad demand for records and testimony sent to 81 Trump allies and affiliated companies. In his letter, White House counsel Pat Cipollone repeated a claim the White House and Trump's business have begun making   that Congress is not a law enforcement body and does not have a legitimate purpose to investigate the questions it is pursuing. Before the White House letter, Nadler seemed to walk a fine line on impeachment during a CNBC interview, saying Trump is making it "increasingly difficult" to avoid it but also arguing that the House is probably not headed in that direction. "It depends on what comes out," Nadler said. "It depends where the American people are, whether they want to go that way or not. I don't want to make it sound as if we're heading for impeachment. Probably we're not." Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday on ABC's "This Week": "We are already a bitterly divided country, and an impeachment process will divide us further." Democrats have issued numerous subpoenas in their investigations as they seek documents and witnesses related to Trump's businesses, his tax returns and details on administration policies. The president and senior officials have refused to comply. Lawmakers are also seeking the unredacted version of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and the underlying evidence to determine whether they should impeach Trump. But the Justice Department has refused to relinquish much of that information, despite a congressional subpoena. For Democrats, their hopes rest with the courts. Nadler told reporters Wednesday that he would issue subpoenas for any information he needs that the White House is blocking   then take the matter to court after a series of contempt votes if they refuse. But House Democratic leaders have yet to schedule a vote for the first package of contempt resolutions, including one for Attorney General William P. Barr. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters that a full House vote on Barr's contempt citation, approved by the Judiciary Committee last week, and any others wouldn't occur until next month at the earliest. That would set up a future lawsuit   perhaps weeks or months later   to enforce the contempt citations in the federal courts. "This case may take some time, but ultimately I think the courts will . . . rule on behalf of the Congress of the United States and its legitimate constitutional capacity to oversee the executive branch," Hoyer said. On Tuesday, a federal judge gave Pelosi allies hope that the courts would come to their rescue, expressing skepticism about a Trump move to quash a congressional subpoena and promising to fast-track the case to deliver a quick verdict. "I would like to thank the president for helping our court case immensely," said Rep. Ted Lieu, a California Democrat on the Judiciary Committee and member of Pelosi's leadership team. Asked whether it was time to impeach Trump, Lieu responded: "Not there yet. I think we would try a court case first." Ironically, Democratic investigators could benefit from starting impeachment proceedings, legal experts argue, because they would have a greater chance of getting some of the documents. Democrats' falling in line despite their anger toward the president is yet another reminder of Pelosi's hold on her caucus, power Trump often tells associates he admires. Lawmakers say they either trust her political instincts or are privately afraid of incurring her wrath. Even the most impassioned impeachment backers such as Reps. Al Green (D-Tex.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) have declined to organize against or lobby Pelosi to reconsider. Not one has taken her on by name to increase public pressure for impeachment. "For the speaker, as a leader of the caucus, she has to consider a lot more than I do, and we would expect her to do that   that's why she is the leader and the speaker," said Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), a former police officer who wants to start impeachment proceedings but had only good things to say about Pelosi's strategy. "And I think she will get to the place, in a very strategic way, that we need her to get to. I trust her judgment." It's a turnabout for Pelosi. She put down an uprising after the 2018 election as a group of rebels tried to deny her a second stint as speaker. But since then, particularly after Pelosi steered her party through a 35-day government shutdown fight with Trump, rank-and-file members have deferred to her on issues such as impeachment. Only billionaire Democratic donor Tom Steyer has dared to challenge Pelosi directly on impeachment, but even then he has done so carefully. This week, Steyer name-checked Pelosi on social media and wrote a San Francisco Chronicle op-ed arguing that Democratic leadership was making a mistake by refusing to impeach Trump. "Speaker Pelosi and conventional wisdom are wrong," Steyer wrote on Facebook on Monday. "Impeachment   in addition to being the right thing to do   is also good politics for Democrats." Still, even Steyer has refrained from hosting an impeachment town hall in the San Francisco area. His group "Need to Impeach" has hosted town halls in the districts of Democratic chairmen. Still, not every Democrat is content with Pelosi's strategy. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said that "at some point, as every committee gets stonewalled . . . the case for impeachment as a mechanism to get what we need . . . gets stronger and stronger." Asked whether he thinks Pelosi will support impeachment eventually, Grijalva replied: "I think a lot of people are going to have to reconcile themselves to that." Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), a liberal, said Pelosi has been clear that she needs to see public support for such an effort before she moves ahead, especially with Republicans controlling the Senate and insisting Democrats should stop investigating the president. "I think she's left the door open, but she's not going to lead an effort which doesn't have the significant majority of the Congress behind it," Khanna said. Khanna scoffed at the prospect of anyone trying to push Pelosi into it: "People have been betting against Nancy Pelosi on losing the trust of the caucus for 20 years, and they always tend to be wrong. Democrats, in the meantime, plan to take turns Thursday reading the redacted, 448-page Mueller report. rachael.bade@washpost.com mike.debonis@washpost.com Carol D. Leonnig and Josh Dawsey contributed to this report.


Another Florida Gator may be leaving the swamp. Defensive back Brian Edwards took to Twitter to announce he is leaving Gainesville in search of a new opportunity. "Unfortunately, I will be entering the transfer portal and looking to further my education and athletic ability elsewhere," Edwards said in his statement. "This was a very tough decision for me. I have built great relationships, impacted others, and grown so much throughout the time attending the university." By entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Edwards is now free to have communication with any other college football program that is interested in adding him to their program. He can also remain at Florida and remove his name from the database, although he now runs the risk of Florida removing him from a scholarship. It appears Edwards is not planning on a return to the Gators, however, so both sides may be moving in new directions with that assumption in mind. Edwards came to Florida in the Class of 2017. Edwards played in eight games last fall for the Gators. He recorded seven total tackles, including five solo tackles, and broke up four passes in a reserve role. The announcement of a transfer may not be all too shocking given the off-field headlines Edwards has been centered in this offseason. In May, Edwards was arrested for battery of his girlfriend , but those charges were dropped in late June due to insufficient evidence for the state attorney's office to pursue the case. Edwards' girlfriend declined to press charges. Edwards noted in his statement that he has had some ups and downs during his time with the Florida program. pic.twitter.com/Y039r3F7Jp   🅱rian Edwards (@MDK6ixx) July 8, 2019 Edwards will have two years of eligibility left to use. However, should he land at another FBS program, Edwards will have to sacrifice one of those remaining years and sit out the upcoming 2019 season due to NCAA transfer rules. He would be eligible again in 2020. He can play immediately this fall if he transfers to an FCS or another lower-division program. Florida has already lost a handful of players from the incoming Class of 2019 and is starting to see some depth concerns at various positions on the roster. I May, following a series of headlines involving members of the Gators program and legal issues, head coach Dan Mullen addressed the concerns and stressed the positive direction the program is heading in spite of the off-field headlines. Follow @KevinOnCFB


ELK GROVE -- Loved ones say a fireworks stand worker was dragged by a getaway vehicle Sunday night when she tried to stop a thief. Mischele Mullen's family told FOX40 a man approached the Elk Grove Boulevard stand and grabbed a large pack of fireworks valued at around $1,000. Mullen and her mother were working at the stand when the thief tried to run off with the fireworks. Mullen's family members say she chased after the thief and held onto the fireworks as the man jumped into an SUV. The family says the 36-year-old was dragged by the older model, green Chevrolet SUV and then run over. When first responders got to the scene, Mullen was unresponsive. She is currently at a local Kaiser ICU and has regained consciousness, according to family. Witnesses say multiple people were inside the SUV at the time of the incident. Stay with FOX40 for more updates on this story.     ©2019 KTXL-TV, Sacramento Visit KTXL-TV, Sacramento at www.fox40.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


Nobody likes the roller-coaster ride of a volatile market. For many of today's investors, volatility stirs up anxiety that's reminiscent of the sharp decline that began in November 2007 and finally reversed higher in March 2009. Of course, some investors don't follow every up- and downtick of the equity markets, and that's a healthy approach for those with a focus on the long term. At any given time, the current politically charged environment also makes investors believe markets are flashing sharp downside action, when in fact, indices may be flat or trading higher. It's easy to see the actual levels of volatility by looking at a chart for any given index, such as the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite. Another widely used method of gauging volatility is the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, generally dubbed "the VIX." This index, constructed from prices of S&P 500 options, offers a glimpse into market-wide investor sentiment. In theory, because it's built upon actual data, the VIX is a better indicator than the opinion of a television personality or any other pundit. If investors are growing nervous and their options trades are reflecting this, the VIX will spike higher. The past couple of months, the VIX has been on the decline, signaling that investors may be feeling more optimistic and less frightened. The most recent index spike was in early May, just before the S&P 500 began a downturn that resulted in a monthly decline of 6.58%. The VIX began trending lower, indicating better market sentiment, in early June, as the S&P 500 turned higher. The S&P 500 finished the month with a gain of 6.44%, erasing May's decline. Does this mean the VIX should be your indicator for trading? If you are a long-term investor , the answer is an unequivocal no. During bouts of heightened volatility, it's a good exercise to remind yourself of your investing goals. In most cases, it's retirement. More specifically, investing in a way that combines growth with income generation, while also preserving capital so you don't outlive your money. It's not easy to sit through short-term volatility. In the grand scheme of things, a month is a short period of time, although it doesn't usually seem that way when we are experiencing a series of nervous moments. It's tempting to sell out and wait on the sidelines with a pile of cash, but you risk missing the next market rebound, which usually arrives just as the pundits are predicting further doom and gloom. It's a cliche, and one that's not easy to act upon, but the idea of buying low is a benefit. If you have cash that's not invested, it may be terrifying to contemplate making stock purchases . But haven't you heard stories of people who invested in the market during a correction, or started a business during a recession? In hindsight, those decisions appear brilliant and even self-evident. Recent data published by mutual fund management firm Franklin Templeton showed that those who stuck with markets throughout downturns were rewarded over the long haul. Even with intra-year volatility, the S&P 500 had positive total returns in 25 out of the past 31 years. In the heat of the moment, few investors have the intestinal fortitude to hit the "buy" button. Markets may decline further after such a decision, giving investors buyers' remorse. Even if there were any such thing as a perfect time to buy, it would require the stars to align in a once-in-a-lifetime miracle for you to nail that exact moment. In other words, there's always something to kick yourself about when it comes to market timing , which is why it's best avoided, no matter what volatility indexes tell you. A 2016 study by Dimensional Fund Advisors showed that recent spats of volatility do not indicate whether future market returns will reward or disappoint investors. As a long-term predictive mechanism, market volatility has no practical application. History has shown that markets do indeed rise, over time. In the short term, volatility has been no stranger to equity indices. There's no reason to believe that will stop any time soon. Investors would be well served to expect volatility, rather than fear it, but that's easier said than done. It's not as exciting as trading based on a volatility index, but a broad-market allocation of stocks and bonds , fine-tuned for your unique situation, will help you weather downturns more easily than a practice of shuffling in and out of the market as volatility spikes. Copyright 2019 U.S. News & World Report


Provincetowne is somewhat walkable and is somewhat bikeable, according to Walk Score's rating system . So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Provincetowne look like these days   and what might you get for the price? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Provincetowne via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Charlotte neighborhood. Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. 10146 Alexander Martin Ave. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom townhouse, situated at 10146 Alexander Martin Ave., is listed for $1,400/month for its 1,440 square feet. In the unit, anticipate hardwood flooring and air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. (See the complete listing here .) 16906 Commons Creek Drive Here's a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence at 16906 Commons Creek Drive, which, at 1,947 square feet, is going for $1,500/month. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking and additional storage space. You can also expect to find a fireplace and hardwood flooring in the residence. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. (See the full listing here .) 11944 Chelton Ridge Lane Then there's this apartment with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms at 11944 Chelton Ridge Lane, listed at $1,525/month. In the unit, expect to find a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. The building features on-site laundry and garage parking. (See the listing here .) 9043 Holland Park Lane This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom apartment, situated at 9043 Holland Park Lane, is listed for $1,625/month. In the apartment, you'll find in-unit laundry. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The building offers outdoor space and garage parking. Be prepared for a $50 application fee. (See the listing here .) This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide , then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Phil Mickelson is a realist. He knows it's hard to keep up his social-media game while his golf game is struggling. In an attempt to revive his season at The Open at Royal Portrush, Mickelson set out to lose a few pounds. He fasted for six days, drinking only water and coffee, and as a result is 15 pounds lighter. He detailed it all in his latest video: Let's get real for a minute. I haven't been my best and I'm doing all I can to get it right. I'll have more Phireside chats soon as well as a fun new series too. Until then, HIT 💣's pic.twitter.com/QrqUpThEeV   Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) July 14, 2019 After hearing the results, we're wondering where we can get some of Phil's Phamous Coffee Blend.


In an era where concussion concerns are taken more seriously than ever before, one general manager feels Major League Baseball is again falling behind. Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington gave his unprompted take and ensuing rule proposal to the media Sunday in the wake of catcher Francisco Cervelli's seventh trip to the concussion IL since 2015. Huntington sees the current rule, particularity in regard to catchers, as a catch-22: stay in the game and potentially worsen a brain injury or leave out of precaution only to find out there's no issue and put the team's chances in jeopardy. "It used to be, you'd get your bell rung and you'd stay in," Huntington said, per The Athletic . "We shouldn't do that anymore. We should understand what that actually means. Our players' safety should be first and foremost." Pirates GM: pressure is too much without rule Huntington's issue is based around the substitution rule and its impact on players. Players can't return to the game after being removed; he'd like to see a rule change that allows players potentially concussed to return if they clear a full concussion test by a medical professional. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette : "The player has to feel pressure, as he's standing there with 10,000 or 30,000 or 50,000 eyes on him, to make a decision, 'Am I in or out of this game?' " Huntington said. "He knows if he takes himself out and he's the catcher, there's only one other catcher, and the game becomes a fiasco if that other catcher gets hurt." Huntington told media he wants an "obvious concussion assessment process to happen." The initial decision is easier on position players, who have multiple players available to take their spot. For catchers, who are most liable to take a 90 mph fastball to the head, it's far more difficult. And concussion symptoms don't always present themselves immediately, as was the case for Cervelli on Saturday. Cervelli was hit by a broken bat in the fourth inning and stayed in the game after an athletic trainer checked on him. In the bottom of the inning he came out to the on-deck circle, but shortly afterward went back to the dugout and was out of the rest of the game. Less than 12 hours later, he was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list . Huntington: it 'changes tradition' As with any potential rule change in MLB, Huntington knows it will rile up some of the game's traditionalists and that's likely to be the biggest hurdle. From The Athletic: "We're going to abuse it   not necessarily we (the Pirates), but as an industry, teams will abuse it. And it changes tradition. I probably should've had some behind-the-scenes conversations before having a public one today, but now it's out there so, hopefully, there will be a dialogue." Even if it doesn't happen often, Huntington said that's all the more reason to put a substitution stipulation in place. A 2018 study on post-concussion performance showed an increase in reported concussions after the 7-day DL (now IL) was implemented to better maintain them. Catchers were the most likely to sustain concussions, per the study. Every spring rule changes are proposed and debated , though few are implemented over the years . This would be less about how the game is played and more about keeping players as safe as possible. NFL's approach to concussions The crux of the concussion conversation focuses on the NFL. The league implemented its first "concussion protocol" in 2009 and has adjusted it since to keep players safe . When a potential concussion is identified, the player is removed from the field and looked at by a medical professional in the locker room. There are also independent medical spotters at games. If a player is cleared, he may return to the game. Baseball is the only sport that doesn't allow players to re-enter a game, making it more of a challenge for concussion assessments. All leagues struggle with how to handle an injury that doesn't present itself in the same way a broken leg would. Soccer is under fire for its handling   of lack thereof   of concussions after a player was medically cleared to return, and did so with his head wrapped, but later collapsed on the field . A catcher who sustained a concussion, but stayed in the game, would face dire consequences if that same thing were to happen during game play. More from Yahoo Sports: Giannis leaves Game 6 postgame presser mid-question Kawhi leads Raps to first-ever NBA Finals Rockets clean house with D'Antoni's coaching staff Rays, Yanks bracing for bidding war over Keuchel, Kimbrel Related slideshow: 2019 MLB season (provided by imagn)


Once the NBA completed the Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, teams, executives, coaches and scouts officially turned toward the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Over the past three days, the NBA held the G League Elite Camp on the grounds of the Draft Combine. The event hosted 40 of the top G League prospects and 40 draft hopefuls in front of NBA teams. The NBA invited 10 draft-eligible prospects from the G League Elite Camp to participate in the Draft Combine beginning on Wednesday. They were among the best performers from the event. With the NBA converging in Chicago, the Thunder will have an opportunity to get an up-close look at some potential targets. After drafting in the second round last year, the team currently has the 21st overall pick. As the Draft Combine kicks off, ESPN will provide coverage of the 5-on-5 games as well as the shooting and agility drills Thursday and Friday from 2-6 p.m. CT. Since the Thunder still have their first-round pick this year, there should be quite a few players that the team will monitor that figure to be available once they are on the clock. We took a look at some of those players that Thunder fans should watch: Note: Some players may elect to skip the on-court drills Carsen Edwards, Purdue Edwards had perhaps one of the most remarkable performances during March Madness for the Boilermakers and has firmly put himself on the NBA radar as a result. The junior averaged 34.8 points in four games and his 139 total points were tied for the sixth-most in NCAA Tournament history. His 28 made 3-pointers were the most all-time in a tournament. Edwards tested the NBA waters last year and worked out with the Thunder during the pre-draft process. The team will likely once again have him on their radar and keep a close eye on him. The six-footer excels in the pick-and-roll and in catch-and-shoot situations. Edwards ranked inside the top-five among all Division I players in total points scored off of the catch. Edwards certainly checks a lot of boxes for the Thunder as a player that can stroke it and create his own shot. He is currently projected to be taken No. 28 by ESPN so it may not be that much of a reach at No. 21. He is expected to stay in the NBA Draft. Luguentz Dort, Arizona State The freshman has been linked to the Thunder in the past and is apparently going to remain in the NBA Draft and forego his remaining collegiate eligibility. Entering the Combine, Dort has been projected by most notable mock drafts to be taken late in the first round. Of course, he can continue to improve his stock with a strong showing in Chicago. Arizona State's Luguentz Dort told @Stadium he is "100 percent" gone to the NBA Draft and won't be returning to college. - Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 14, 2019 The 6-foot-5 guard from the Athlete Institute Basketball Academy in Toronto, Canada, averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 34 games this season for the Sun Devils. After his strong play at Arizona State, he was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and earned a place on the All-Pac-12 Second Team and the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. Dort has been touted as a strong player that can handle the physicality of playing in the NBA. He averaged 4.2 transition points per game, which ranked third in the Pac-12 and appears to be a good fit to run with OKC. Talen Horton-Tucker, Iowa State Horton-Tucker has been seen as a player with a lot of upside and is intriguing given his versatility on the floor - he can score in a number of different ways. The 6-foot-4 freshman averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 35 games at Iowa State last season. Much like virtually any player the Thunder have shown interest in, Horton-Tucker is not yet considered a strong shooter from deep, converting on just 30.8 percent from three-point range. While his updated measurements will surface later this week at the Combine, Horton-Tucker boasted a 7-foot-1 wingspan in college, something teams covet this time of the year. He has shown flashes to create on offense but will still need work at the next level. His massive wingspan is encouraging on the defensive end so he is likely already on Sam Presti's radar. Most believe he will keep his name in the NBA Draft. Keldon Johnson, Kentucky While some have Johnson as a potential lottery pick, he is projected to go at No. 22 by ESPN, just one pick behind where the Thunder will be selecting from. As a freshman, the 6-foot-6 guard averaged 13.5 points and 5.9 rebounds in 37 games for the Wildcats. What Thunder fans will like most: He shot 38.1 percent from three-point range. He has proven to be explosive during his lone season in college so that could make him an interesting player to watch for Thunder fans, or even just hoop junkies as a whole at the Combine. Johnson has been often knocked for his shot selection and decision-making at times and he may not be a top option to be the main playmaker on the floor at any given time. Despite that, his size and ability on defense has teams excited. Johnson could be a candidate to sit out the on-court portion of the Combine since some have him going as a lottery pick so it will be interesting to see if he participates. Johnson is expected to remain in the NBA Draft. ***** While these four players are expected to be in attendance, there is still a chance they elect to skip the on-court scrimmages and workouts. However, most of these players would benefit from a strong showing. Each year, there is seemingly a few prospects that really help their draft stock with great performances at the Combine so the next few days figure to be entertaining to watch. MORE: Why Packers' redefined defense could give Aaron Rodgers a Super Bowl opportunity Cowboys News: Prescott's circle of trust questioned, Kris Richard RKGs NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought his wife, Amy, might break up with him over this drunken go-kart incident Pro Football Focus names Raiders CB Isaiah Johnson as a steal of the 2019 draft


Habib Dwabe's long hair has a long history. The fifth grader from Joshua has black curls that extend past his shoulders, and for two years, his family has been in a fight with his school district over their hair policy. "For boys, they are not allowed to have hair past the eyebrows or touching the collar," his mother Faye Abunijmeh said. Abunijmeh said Habib, 11, decided to grow his hair out two years ago to donate to cancer patients. But the district refused to change their rule, so ever since he has been pinning his hair up before going to school. He wakes up 45 minutes early, so his aunt can put his locks in a french braid. "And then pin it up with about 40, 50 bobby pins, give or take," Abunijmeh said. The family said if he doesn't pin it up, Habib faces in-school suspension when he arrives on campus. They still disagree with the policy, but Abunijmeh is frustrated because she believes that her son is being singled out. She said the policy is supposed to be district-wide from kindergarten through 12th grade, but she believes it isn't being enforced for other older kids. She shared images from Facebook she said show male Joshua ISD students who wear their hair longer than is supposed to be permissible. She pointed to boys who appear to be on sports teams or who were attending prom, some with shaggy, shoulder-length hair. "I mean, a rule is a rule, correct?" Abunijmeh said. "Habib has to comply. So should they." She said they also saw boys graduating at a recent Joshua ISD high school ceremony who were wearing long hair out of code. As a result, Habib tried to go to school for his own fifth-grade ceremony the next day with his hair down, but they said he was turned back by administrators. Abunijmeh said she sent the photographs and information to the district, who told her that the policy was being enforced fairly. WFAA contacted Joshua ISD administrators by phone and email this afternoon, but the district has not yet responded to our questions about the policy. Abuniijmeh is now speaking out publicly, hoping that the district may reconsider. "Let's just change the code. Because if you can't administer the code everyday like you do to my son, just get rid of it," said Abunijmeh. "There's no basis for it." RELATED: No pajamas, no shower caps: Houston high school enforces 'parent dress code' RELATED: Judge rules North Carolina school can't make girls wear skirts RELATED: Principal apologizes after 'sexist' dress code video upsets parents, students


Xavier Thomas, defensive end, Clemson Tigers Thomas excelled in limited playing time as a freshman with 3.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss. He's a force off the edge, and it wouldn't be a surprise given his athleticism to see him record 12-plus sacks in his first year as a starter. He's a rising star. Najee Harris, running back, Alabama Crimson Tide Harris will at last get a chance to shine. He enters the season with an incredible 6.5 yards per carry on 178 career touches. Opposing teams already have to deal with Tua Tagovailoa and the nation's best receiving corps, which will open running lanes for Harris to dominate and become one of the nation's most productive backs. Adrian Martinez, quarterback, Nebraska Cornhuskers Another summer in Scott Frost's offense will do wonders for Martinez's progression as a passer. The sophomore quarterback, a freshman All-American, is capable of combining for 40 total touchdowns this season. He has the makings of a Heisman Trophy contender. Derek Stingley Jr., cornerback, LSU Tigers Making an immediate defensive impact as a true freshman can be incredibly difficult, but Stingley Jr. is one of the rare players capable of doing just that. Coaches keep raving about his play in practice, and Ed Orgeron compares his punt return skills to those of Reggie Bush. Tyler Johnson, wide receiver, Minnesota Golden Gophers Johnson exploded in 2018 for 1,169 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns across 13 games. Those numbers came despite six games with under 80 receiving yards, a fact that suggests he has a very real chance of eclipsing last year's numbers. Minnesota's offense will need to be more consistent for him to do that, but Johnson has the talent to dominate. Ricky Slade, running back, Penn State Nittany Lions Slade is finally getting his shot with Penn State after enrolling as a five-star recruit and sitting behind Miles Sanders. After receiving just 46 touches in 2018, the sophomore is locked into a starting role for 2019. Given his talent and expected workload, Slade could quadruple his yardage total and become a 1,000-yard back in 2019. Tommy DeVito, quarterback, Syracuse Orange DeVito enters the summer as the new face of Syracuse's offense. Head coach Dino Babers' offense is made for putting up big numbers, and DeVito should take advantage. With DeVito locked in as a starter, Syracuse's quarterback transition will be smooth, and the explosive offense will roll on. Amon-Ra St. Brown, wide receiver, USC Trojans St. Brown proved himself to be a reliable weapon last season, and his productivity should only increase in 2019 thanks to the arrival of offensive coordinator Graham Harrell, who will find creative ways to get St. Brown the ball frequently in open space. USC's high-powered offense could fuel a 1,200-yard, eight-touchdown season for the sophomore. Anthony McFarland Jr., running back, Maryland Terrapins McFarland Jr. eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards as a freshman, and that came before the arrival of head coach Mike Locksley and quarterback Joshua Jackson. With Locksley calling plays and Jackson under center, the offense has a chance to be explosive. Expect a big year for McFarland Jr. Chris Olave, wide receiver, Ohio State Buckeyes Olave is set for a starting role in Ohio State's offense and could quickly become a go-to target for Justin Fields. He possesses excellent speed and crisp route-running ability, an unstoppable combo at the collegiate level. Consider Olave's two-touchdown performance against Michigan last season to be the opening act to a breakout 2019 campaign.


It was ordered and owned by the Prince of Bahrain. There are three qualities that can make a Porsche even more unique and exclusive, and this 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI coupe has all of them. The first is a model with low production numbers. The second is an interesting model and/or noteworthy vehicle history. The final factor is a vehicle that has been kept in pristine original condition or has undergone extensive restoration to get it to original factory specs. This 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera encompasses all that makes a Porsche special with an impressive backstory. It's currently up for sale through Gaudin Porsche Classic, Inc. and will be a valuable addition to anyone's garage. This is a low-production 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI model that was not available in the U.S. market at the time of manufacture. It utilized the same 911/83 2.7L MFI (mechanically fuel injected) engine that was found in the legendary 1973 Carrera RS model . This example has incredible provenance and Gaudin Porsche can trace almost every owner and transaction of this car. It was ordered and owned by the Prince of Bahrain, Abdullah Hamad Al-Khalifa. The prince took delivery of the car at the Porsche factory in Stuttgart, Germany on May 17, 1974, and drove the car more than 41,000 km (25,000 miles) before he sold it in March of 1997. The car had three different owners in the U.K. before it was driven back to Germany to receive a full nut and bolt restoration by a renown Porsche resto specialist to original factory specs. The only changes were a stereo delete and the addition of a passenger sports seat to match the driver's seat. The restoration work was finished on June 5, 2013, at which time the odometer read 94,018 km (58,435 miles). This very special 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI rolled off the factory floor in Zuffenhausen in either April or May of 1974. The exterior Copper Brown Metallic paint matches beautifully to the supple tan leather interior. The photos above show that the car comes with all the factory paperwork and has even won a number of Concours shows. This 911 Carrera MFI is in immaculate condition from every angle from the inside out and is truly a special car. This is not only a collectible Porsche, but a wise investment all the same. Read More: Beautifully Restored 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 750 For Sale Air-Cooled 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Needs A Home


Dejan Lovren has revealed Jurgen Klopp told the Liverpool team to believe they could beat Barcelona before their historic Champions League victory on Tuesday night. Having succumbed to a 3-0 first leg defeat in Spain, Liverpool defied to odds to score four goals without reply to seal their place in the final after one of the most memorable nights since the competition began. With the Champions League tie seemingly beyond Liverpool , defender Lovren claimed the side were inspired to secure the 4-3 aggregate win by what Klopp said in his pre-match team talk, stating that it 'lifted' the entire squad before kick off. "Congratulations to Klopp," he told LFC TV, as relayed by the Express . "Before the game he did an amazing speech. It was something brilliant and I think he lifted us so high. It was just: 'Believe! Put it in your mind that we can do it'. It was something that we've never heard before." The three goals they conceded away at Barcelona looked like being detrimental, but if the Reds were to stand any chance of progressing from the tie then scoring early would always have been crucial. Despite this, Lovren added that Klopp didn't see it as the be all and end all if they didn't net early on, knowing the home support would play their part too. Lovren added: "He said: 'Boys, believe. One or two goals, even if we don't score in the first 15, 20 minutes, believe in the 65th, 66th, 67th minute that we can score, and then with Anfield behind us, trust me guys, we can do it'." Last night. Immense. Historic. Liverpool. #ThisMeansMore pic.twitter.com/FEtvIYYePd   Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 8, 2019 A brace each from Georginio Wijnaldum and Divock Origi secured the memorable comeback, and now Klopp's men wait anxiously to see who they will face in the final. Tottenham will look to overturn a 1-0 first leg defeat when they take on Ajax in the other semi final clash on Wednesday, with the final taking place in Madrid on June 1.


Find out how these celebs revealed their sexual and gender identities to the world. Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the ways the stars have told the world about their sexual and gender identities... starting with this dancer-turned-reality TV judge... Julianne Hough made headlines when she opened up about her sexual identity in a September 2019 cover story for Women's Health . The former "Dancing With the Stars" pro and current "America's Got Talent" judge explained that as she went through a personal evolution following her 2017 marriage to former pro hockey player Brooks Laich, "I [told him], 'You know I'm not straight, right?' And he was like, 'I'm sorry what?'" she told the mag. "I was like, 'I'm not. But I choose to be with you.'" Brooks took to social media to praise his wife for her honesty. "So proud of my wife @juleshough for the woman she is, and her courage to share her journey of trials and triumphs!" he captioned a pic of her Women's Health cover. Keep reading for more... "Andi Mack" actor Joshua Rush made history when he played the Disney Channel's first openly gay teen character. On Aug. 6, Joshua, who now voices the lead on "Where's Waldo," used social media to publicly come out himself as an "an out and proud bisexual man," he tweeted as part of a lengthy thread explaining his decision to speak about his identity. "Fuller House" star Juan Pablo Di Pace publicly revealed that he is gay during a TEDx Talk in March 2019 given to students at United World College in the Netherlands that made headlines after it was uploaded to YouTube in June 2019. The Argentinean actor, who competed on "Dancing With the Stars" in 2018, explained to People magazine that though he'd been out to friends and family for 20 years, "In the work life, public life, it just felt like I was still omitting a piece of information because there was some kind of shame or fear there, and so, I saw [speaking about it publicly] as an opportunity to also heal myself," he said. Amid the wild success of his massive hit song "Old Town Road," rapper Lil Nas X came out as a gay man at the end of Pride Month on June 30, 2019. While posting a link to his new song "C7osure," the rapper tweeted, "Some of y'all already know, some of y'all don't care, some of y'all not [going to f--- with me] no more. But before this month ends I want y'all to listen closely to c7osure." He added a rainbow emoji. In the song, Lil Nas X sings of living a "more authentic life." He later shared a video of his EP's artwork, zooming in on a rainbow projected on a building. "I thought I made it obvious," he later tweeted. Many in the entertainment world applauded his decision to come out. Back in August 2016, the Disney Channel "Shake It Up" alum Bella Thorne used social media to publicly discuss her sexual fluidity. When a fan tweeted Bella to ask if she was bisexual, the teen star replied, "Yes." She followed it up in another tweet that read, "Aww thank you for all the accepting tweets from everyone. I love you guys #pride." Nearly three years later in a July 2019 interview with "Good Morning America," Bella revealed that her sexual identity had evolved. "I'm actually a pansexual, and I didn't know that," she said, explaining that to her, that means "You like what you like... Doesn't have to be a girl, or a guy, or... you know, a he, a she, a this or that. It's literally, you like personality, like you just like a being." In February 2019, Tony Award winner Ben Platt opened up about his sexual identity publicly in both the video for his song "Ease My Mind" and in an interview with People magazine. "I've been out since I was 12 years old to my family and anyone in my life," the Broadway and "Pitch Perfect" star said. "I've never sort of hidden that or been ashamed by it. It's just part of me." In April 2019, pop icon Ariana Grande seemingly confirmed her bisexuality in her hit song "Monopoly." The Grammy-winning singer declared in her lyrics, "I like women and men," causing many of her fans to assume she was coming out. Following the brouhaha, a fan tweeted, "Ariana ain't gotta label herself, but she said what she said," which led the singer to tweet back, "I haven't before and still don't feel the need to now which is okay." In May 2019, Nickelodeon actor Michael D. Cohen revealed that he's transgender. The "Henry Danger" star told Time magazine, "I was misgendered at birth. I identify as male, and I am proud that I have had a transgender experience -- a transgender journey." Michael actually played female roles in his native Toronto in the '90s then began transitioning in 2000. Explaining why he waited to open up publicly, the actor said, "This crazy backlash and oppression of rights is happening right in front of me. I can't stay silent. The level of -- let's be polite -- misunderstanding around trans issues is so profound and so destructive. When you disempower one population, you disempower everybody." Lilly Singh , the YouTube star and soon-to-be late night television host, confirmed her sexuality in February 2019 when she tweeted out that she was "female, coloured, bisexual." The Canadian star followed up by saying, "Throughout my life these have proven to be obstacles from time to time. But now I'm fully embracing them as my superpowers. No matter how many 'boxes' you check, I encourage you to do the same x." In an April 2019 interview with The Advocate, "Roswell, New Mexico" star and 'Pretty Little Liars" alum Tyler Blackburn opened up about his sexuality publicly. "I'm queer. I've identified as bisexual since [I was] a teenager," he said. "I heard so many things from within the queer community about bisexuality being a cop-out or bulls--- or the easy way out or something, and that always stuck with me because I felt the pressure from all sides to have [my sexuality] figured out and I think for the longest time, I suppressed more of my attraction to men." He said it wasn't until he was in his late 20s toward the end of his "PLL" run "that I really allowed myself to go there and not just wonder about it or lust over it, but experience that vulnerability and experience the emotional aspect of what it is to be bisexual." When Sam Smith hit the music scene, many were curious about his sexual orientation. But the British music star didn't let the rumor mill run for long. While chatting with Fader magazine in 2014 about his debut album, "In the Lonely Hour," the singer revealed that it was "about a guy that I fell in love with last year, and he didn't love me back." He later spoke openly about being a "gay man." But in a March 2019 interview with Jameela Jamil's "I Weigh Interviews" Instagram-based series, Sam explained how his identity has evolved further since then. "When I saw the word 'non-binary/genderqueer' and I read into it and I heard these people speaking, I was like, 'F---, that is me,'" said Sam, who still uses male pronouns. "Non-binary/genderqueer is that you do not identify in a gender. You are a mixture of all different things. You are your own special creation. That's how I take it -- I am not male or female. I think I float somewhere in between -- it's all on the spectrum." "Champions" star J.J. Totah, who found fame on the Disney Channel's "Jessie," came out as a transgender female in an essay for Time magazine at age 17 in August 2018. She now goes by Josie Totah. Josie explained that she had always been pegged as "J.J. Totah, gay boy... People kept assuming my identity." But she finally felt ready to speak her truth publicly after making the decision to start hormone replacement therapy at age 14, which helped her, slowly but surely, grow more confident. "My pronouns are she, her and hers," she wrote. "I identify as female, specifically as a transgender female. And my name is Josie Totah." In November 2018, Michael C. Hall revealed that he takes a very fluid approach to his sexuality. While he's currently married to a woman, Morgan Macgregor, the "Dexter" and "Six Feet Under" actor feels that he's not 100 percent straight. "I think there's a spectrum," he said in an interview with the Daily Beast. "I am on it. I'm heterosexual. But if there was a percentage, I would say I was not all the way heterosexual." Still, Michael said that he's never had an "intimate relationship" with a man. Rather, he just maintains an open mind when it comes to his thoughts on intimacy. "I think I have always leaned into any fluidity in terms of my sexuality," he added. Michael has been married -- to women -- three times. In April 2018, "Broad City" actress Abbi Jacobson told Vanity Fair , "I kind of go both ways; I date men and women. They have to be funny, doing something they love. I don't know -- I've never really been interviewed about this before." Daya celebrated her first National Coming Out Day in October 2018 with a very special Instagram post. "All i gotta say is follow your gut and don't feel like you owe any sort of explanation to anyone. your sexuality is yours only so build with it at a pace that works for you. i'm proud to be a bisexual member of the LGBTQ community with a girl i love who makes me feel more like me every day," the "Hide Away" singer wrote. "The support has been beyond and though it wasn't always easy i also recognize how privileged i am to have had so much of it, so i especially wanna be there for those of u who aren't surrounded by the most accepting family/friends/communities." In May 2018, Rita Ora released a song with Charlie XCX, Cardi B and Bebe Rexha called "Girls," which features the line "Sometimes, I just wanna kiss girls, girls, girls." After getting backlash, the British pop star defended herself, tweeting , "'Girls' was written to represent my truth and is an accurate account of a very real and honest experience in my life. I have had romantic relationships with women and men throughout my life and this is my personal journey." Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow might be best known for publicly exposing disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct and fueling the #MeToo movement, but the star -- whose parents are Mia Farrow and Woody Allen -- made headlines for a different reason in April 2018. Though he'd previously kept his sexual orientation private, Ronan came out as a member of the LGBT community in a speech while accepting a Courage Award from the Point Foundation. During a mid-July Q&A with fans on her Instagram Story, Paris Jackson was asked, "Are you bi?" The daughter of the late Michael Jackson responded, "that's what you guys call it so i guess but who needs labels." A few days later, she addressed widespread media reports about her post, revealing that she came out at 14 and considers herself to be a part of the LGBTQ community. Paris also reiterated that she doesn't want to identify herself with any specific word. "I'm not 'bisexual.' I just love people for people," she wrote. "I don't label myself so please don't label me. Thank you!" Fans speculated that singer-songwriter Jason Mraz might be a member of the LGBTQ community after he wrote a poem celebrating Pride Month for Billboard.com in June 2018 that ended with the line "I am bi your side." In an interview with Billboard that was published the following month, he opened up about it -- and publicly revealed that he's sexually attracted to men as well as women. "Honestly, I didn't realize it was going to be so telling," he told Billboard. "But I've had experiences with men, even while I was dating the woman who became my wife. It was like, 'Wow, does that mean I am gay?' And my wife laid it out for me. She calls it 'two spirit,' which is what the Native Americans call someone who can love both man and woman. I really like that." Actor Garrett Clayton -- who's most famous for his work on the Disney Channel's "Teen Beach Movie" and Freeform's "The Fosters" -- publicly came out as a gay man in an Aug. 20, 2018, Instagram post. He brought up his sexuality while writing about his movie "Reach" -- a high school dramedy that explores topics including suicide and bullying -- and in the process revealed he's in a long-term relationship with another man. "I thought it was important to explain why I took on this project in the first place," Garrett wrote. "REACH deals with some very serious and timely topics that have affected me personally, and have likely influenced many of your lives as well." He explained that he wanted to be a part of the film because he and "the man I've been in a relationship with for a long time" had dealt with some of the themes in their personal lives. Garrett tagged his boyfriend, writer Blake Knight, in his post. "Westworld" actress Tessa Thompson publicly came out in an interview with Net-a-Porter published on June 29, 2018. "I'm attracted to men and also to women. If I bring a woman home [to my family], [or] a man, we don't even have to have the discussion," she explained. Tessa, who played bisexual Valkyrie in Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok," also addressed rumors than she's romantically involved with Janelle Monae, who came out as pansexual in 2018. "It's tricky, because Janelle and I are just really private people and we're both trying to navigate how you reconcile wanting to have that privacy and space, and also wanting to use your platform and influence," she said, though stopped short of saying they were involved. "Janelle and I love each other deeply. We're so close, we vibrate on the same frequency. If people want to speculate about what we are, it doesn't bother me." Singer-actress Janelle Monae came out as pansexual in Rolling Stone 's May 4, 2018, issue cover story. "Being a black queer woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women, I consider myself to be a free-a-- motherf-----," she said. Janelle initially described herself as bisexual, the magazine reported, but later decided she preferred the term pansexual, which connotes an attraction to someone regardless of their gender identity. "Later I read about pansexuality and was like, 'Oh, these are things that I identify with too. I'm open to learning more about who I am," she explained. Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie came out as pansexual in an interview with Paper magazine published on July 6, 2018. "I'm married to a woman and I'm very much in love with her but I'm not opposed to a man because to me, I like a person. Yeah, I guess you could qualify me as pansexual because I really don't care," he said. "If a person is great, then a person is great. I just like good people, if your heart's in the right place. I'm definitely attracted to men. It's just people that I am attracted to... I guess this is me coming out as pansexual." "Hunger Games" actress Amandla Stenberg publicly came out as a gay woman on June 16, 2018. "OUT & PROUD. So happy to say the words Yep, I'm Gay in official print," she captioned an Instagram photo of herself wearing a rainbow-plaid jacket and sporting rainbow-colored hair. Amandla, who previously came out as bisexual on Snapchat in 2016, went on to explain that she spoke about her sexual identity with the new issue of Wonderland magazine and urged fans to read it. "Glee" alum Kevin McHale came out as a gay man in April 2018 -- and used a new Ariana Grande song to share his truth. "#NoTearsLeftToCry is gayer than me and I ACCEPT. Ty @ArianaGrande," he tweeted on April 20, marking the first time he'd publicly characterized his sexual orientation. The tweets followed several weeks of speculation that Kevin, who played wheelchair-bound Artie Abrams on the hit FOX show for years, was coming out as he'd recently posted photos of himself holding hands with a guy and snuggling with actor Austin P. McKenzie. Joey Pollari, who's appeared on "American Crime" and in the 2018 coming of age comedy-drama "Love, Simon," publicly revealed that he's gay in March 2018. While being interviewed by The Advocate, Joey -- who's now in his early 20s -- shared that he came out to friends and family back when he was 18. Sasha Lane, best known for her roles in films like "American Honey," came out of the closet in January 2018 during a Sundance Film Festival press conference promoting her film "The Miseducation of Cameron Post." The actress revealed that she's gay while talking about her home life, explaining that she grew up with a brother who is also gay. Actor Lee Pace of "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "The Hobbit" franchise fame publicly came out as "a member of the queer community" in a series of tweets on March 5, 2018. The "Halt and Catch Fire" star spoke out following an interview with W that left him irked after the reporter questioned him about his sexuality. "I've dated men. I've dated women. I don't know why anyone would care. I'm an actor and I play roles. To be honest, I don't know what to say -- I find your question intrusive," he told the mag. Lee then took to Twitter to explain his reaction: "In a recent phone interview, I was asked questions that I wasn't expecting and found myself momentarily at a loss for the right words. My privacy is important to me, so I protect it. When interviewed by the media, I keep the focus on my work. As a member of the queer community, I understand the importance of living openly, being counted, and happily owning who I am. That's how I've always lived my life... just as it's been important to me to portray queer characters with dignity for my entire career: A Soldier's Girl (Showtime. 2003). The Normal Heart (Broadway. 2011). Halt and Catch Fire (AMC. 2014-2017). Angels in America. (Broadway. NOW.) Onward, with Pride." While interacting with fans on Twitter on April 22, 2018, singer Kehlani talked about identifying as queer. "I'm queer. Not bi, not straight. I'm attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non binary people, intersex people, trans people," she wrote, adding, "Lil poly pansexual papa hello good morning. Does that answer your questions?" She continued, "And since we on that... I'm the LEAST attracted to straight men, y'all really adorable sometimes tho. Bisexual men really are little gifts from god tho." When asked why she prefers the word queer to gay when describing herself, she clarified, "I felt gay always insisted there was still a line drawn as to which 'label' of human I was attracted when I really jus be walking around thinking ERRYBODY FINE." She later deleted some of her comments, explaining, "I retracted my queer tweet because i am being corrected about the way in which i listed the gender spectrum and i'm super super sensitive to being offensive especially when i'm only trying to appreciate. point is, i love love, and that love lies in every gender there is." Former child star Aaron Carter endured many struggles in 2017, but one positive step he took, he explained, was to be honest about his sexual identity. In August 2017, the pop star revealed on Twitter that he is bisexual . He also revealed he'd dated one of his male backup dancers when he was 17. "This doesn't bring me shame, just a weight and burden I have held onto for a long time that I would like lifted off of me," Aaron wrote. In March 2018, Aaron drew criticism when he seemingly backpedaled , telling the "HollywoodLife" podcast, "It was more so just a story that happened when I was like 17 with somebody. And I can find men and women attractive, but when it comes down to it, I think it was a little misconstrued. I see myself being with a woman and having kids. I want to have a family." Everyone loves Barb, and she loves everyone! In April 2017, "Stranger Things" star Shannon Purser announced via Twitter, "I don't normally do this, but I figure now is as good a time as any to get personal. I've only just recently come out as bisexual to my family and friends." In a May 2017 interview with Out Magazine , "Arrested Development" star Alia Shawkat announced her bisexuality. She told the mag, "I think balancing my male and female energies has been a big part of me growing as an actor." Gordon Thomson, who portrayed the homophobic villain Adam Carrington on "Dynasty," announced on Sept. 25, 2017, that he is a gay man. In an interview with The Daily Beast , Gordon said, "I'm assuming that people know, and now that I'm my age, that's fine. I don't go out of my way because it's my generation, I think. I'm probably as homophobic as any gay man alive because of my background." CMT host Cody Alan made the big decision to come out in January 2017. He posted on Instagram , "As we start a new year, there is something I want to share with you. You see, I'm gay." In March 2018, former Disney Channel star Alyson Stoner, who's also known for appearing in "Step Up," penned an essay for Teen Vogue in which she revealed, "I, Alyson, am attracted to men, women and people who identify in other ways. I can love people of every gender identity and expression. It is the soul that captivates me," she wrote. The former "Suite Life of Zack and Cody" actress, who's also lent her voice to "Phineas and Ferb," asked fans "to accept me as I accept myself." Rapper iLoveMakonnen made headlines in January 2017 when he tweeted, "As a fashion icon, I can't tell u about everybody else's closet, I can only tell u about mine, and it's time [I] come out." In an interview with Vulture published on June 14, 2017, "Orphan Black" star Jordan Gavaris announced his sexuality to the world. The actor told the publication, "Oh, I'm gay. Nobody ever asks me. I've never been asked. Like, the whole course of the series." "13 Reasons Why" actor Brandon Flynn proudly publicly revealed his sexual identity on Instagram on Sept. 27, 2017, in a lengthy post urging Australians to support marriage equality. The actor wrote, "We've fought, we've come out bravely even in our fear, and you wrote a message in the sky because you're scared. Equality takes courage, it worries me that too many people in this world lack the balls to stand up for what is right." He also showed the world by packing on the PDA with singer Sam Smith in early October. Former "Heroes" actor Thomas Dekker wasn't planing on coming out, but his hand was kind of forced when director Bryan Fuller gave a speech indirectly outing the actor. Thomas followed up by proudly posting , "While it is an odd situation, I thank him because it presents a prime opportunity for me to publicly say that I am indeed a man who proudly loves other men. In fact, this April, I married my husband and I could not be happier." In an open letter published on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls website in June 2017, "Parks and Recreation" star Natalie Morales opened up about who she is. She wrote, "I don't like labeling myself, or anyone else, but if it's easier for you to understand me, what I'm saying is that I'm queer." "The Walking Dead" star Daniel Newman took to social media in 2017 to announce that he is gay and proud. He followed up in an interview with People , telling the mag, "I don't want to be hidden and have to dodge the question. I'm proud of who I am." Sarah Paulson came out unexpectedly by kissing her then-partner Cherry Jones as Cherry went to accept her Tony Award in 2005. Sarah later explained the moment to No Tofu magazine, stating, "She won a Tony Award, I kissed her, and all of a sudden I was outed. I didn't really think about it in that way at the time -- I was just doing what one would do when a person they love has just won a big fat acting prize. What am I gonna do, pat her on the back and say 'good job, dude?' It didn't occur to me to do anything but what I did." Since then, Sarah has been out and proud. She admitted her love for girlfriend Holland Taylor in March 2016 after the two had been dating for five months. Sarah also gushed about Holland at the 2016 Emmys , finishing her acceptance speech by saying, "and Holland Taylor, I love you. Thank you." Speaking of Sarah Paulson's girlfriend, Holland Taylor came out in November 2015. She was speaking with WNYC when she revealed she was in a serious relationship with a woman. When asked if she wanted to elaborate on her sexuality, she responded, "I haven't come out because I am out. I live out." Colton Haynes chose to come out on social media, taking to his Tumblr and coyly addressing a user who commented on his "secret gay past." Colton responded, "Was it a secret?" which landed him in the headlines. His normally private life became very public, but the actor told Entertainment Weekly, "I'm happier than I've ever been, and healthier than I've ever been, and that's what I care about." In 2017, Colton married celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham. They split six months later. Kristen Stewart came out to ELLE U.K., finally opening up about then-girlfriend Alicia Cargile in the mag's September 2016 issue. "When I was dating a guy I was hiding everything that I did because everything personal felt like it was immediately trivialized, so I didn't like it. We were turned into these characters and placed into this ridiculous comic book," she said about her relationship with ex Robert Pattinson. "But then it changed when I started dating a girl. I was like, 'Actually, to hide this provides the implication that I'm not down with it or I'm ashamed of it, so I had to alter how I approached being in public. It opened my life up and I'm so much happier.'" In the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida , Mara Wilson took to Twitter to come out of the closet in June 2016. The "Matilda" star confirmed to fans via a series of tweets that she's bisexual, and after receiving a flurry of responses signed off the site, saying, "Thank you so much to everybody who has sent me words of support. I support you all, too. ❤" In 2012, Matt Bomer was awarded at the Desert AIDS Project's Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs and during his acceptance speech he thanked a few special people in his life -- including husband Simon Halls and their three kids. "I'd really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry," he said. "Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment. God bless you." During the 2014 Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive conference benefiting LGBT youth in Las Vegas, Ellen Page announced that she is gay. "I'm here today because I am gay," Ellen revealed, "and because maybe I can make a difference, to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility," she said. "I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission," she continued. "I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. My spirit suffered, my mental health suffered and my relationships suffered. And I'm standing here today, with all of you, on the other side of all that pain." In January 2018, she announced her marriage to dancer-choreographer Emma Portner. "Modern Family" star Reid Ewing publicly revealed himself to be a gay man in November 2015 via a Twitter response. When a fan asked if he "just came out" on the social media site after Reid called a male actor "hot af," Reid responded "I was never in," confirming his sexuality. In 2012, it wasn't Jim Parsons who publicly announced that he was gay, per se. It was a profile in the New York Times that subtly revealed his sexual orientation which at the time also aligned with his Broadway role as Tommy Boatwright in "The Normal Heart." According to the Times, "'The Normal Heart' resonated with him on a few levels: Mr. Parsons is gay and in a 10-year relationship, and working with an ensemble again onstage was like nourishment, he said." The play centers around gay men suffering from AIDS in the Big Apple during the '80s. Jim married his boyfriend of 15 years, graphic designer Todd Spiewak, in May 2017. In April 1997, Ellen Degeneres came out by writing it into her sitcom in a highly-rated episode of "Ellen" -- a very meta-outing, which she followed up with a Time magazine interview. "I never wanted to be 'the lesbian actress.' I never wanted to be the spokesperson for the gay community. Ever. I did it for my own truth," she said. In March 2010, Sean Hayes officially came out in an interview with the Advocate. "I never have had a problem saying who I am. ... I am who I am. I was never in, as they say. Never," he said. Singer Ryan Beatty came out on Instagram on June 28. He explained why he decided to reveal his sexual orientation with a photo of a couple holding onto each other behind a pink balloon that reads, "Gay Power." In the caption, the 20-year-old wrote, "proud to be a raging homosexual. it's taken 20 years of suffocating in the closet for me to become comfortable enough to say it, but now I can finally breathe. i did it!" "Kyle XY" star Matt Dallas started out the New Year in 2013 with a big announcement -- he's gay and happily engaged! The actor used Twitter to deliver the news, posting a photo of fiance Blue Hamilton and their pup with the tweet , "Starting off the year with a new fiancé, @bluehamilton. A great way to kick off 2013!" Musician Frank Ocean took to Tumblr to post about his sexuality in July 2012, and though he didn't explicitly say the words "gay" or "bisexual," he shared a story that explained that at 19, he found his first love -- who was a man. Maria Bello wrote an essay for The New York Times in 2013 in which she explained her relationship with her close friend Clare and how their relationship had turned into something more romantic. "She was one of the most beautiful, charming, brilliant and funny people I had ever met, but it didn't occur to me, until that soul-searching moment in my garden, that we could perhaps choose to love each other romantically," Maria wrote of Clare in her essay. The pair's split made headlines in early 2016. After an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres " where he didn't directly come out of the closet, "Empire" star Jussie Smollett spoke to the talk show host backstage and confirmed his sexuality in March 2015. While talking to Ellen on camera for the backstage segment, Jussie shared, "it was really important to me to make sure that it got across that there is no closet. There's never been a closet. That I've been in. I don't own a closet, I got a dresser, but I don't have a closet, but I have a home and that is my responsibility to protect that home." To mark the 100th day of recovery from her battle with cancer in 2013, Robin Roberts subtly came out on Facebook in a touching post. "At this moment I am at peace and filled with joy and gratitude," she said. "I am grateful to God, my doctors and nurses for my restored good health. I am grateful for my sister, Sally-Ann, for being my donor and giving me the gift of life. I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber, and friends as we prepare to celebrate a glorious new year together. I am grateful for the many prayers and well wishes for my recovery. I return every one of them to you 100 fold. On this last Sunday of 2013 I encourage you to reflect on what you are grateful for too." YouTuber Shane Dawson surprised his millions of fans in July 2015 when, after being in a longtime relationship with fellow YouTube star Lisa Schwartz, he came out as bisexual man in a video posted to his channel. The pages of Sports Illustrated is not a conventional place to come out, but NBA star Jason Collins opted to tell his truth to the magazine in April 2013. "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn't the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, 'I'm different.' If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I'm raising my hand," Jason explained. Following years of speculation, Anderson Cooper outed himself in an email to political blogger, Andrew Sullivan, in 2012. In the email he wrote, "The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud." Amandla Stenberg, who starred in "The Hunger Games," came out as bisexual in a Snapchat video on Jan. 7, 2016. "It's a really, really hard thing to be silenced and it's deeply bruising to fight against your identity and to mold yourselves into shapes that you just shouldn't be in," she said in the clip. "As someone who identifies as a black bisexual woman, I've been through it and it hurts and it's awkward and it's uncomfortable." Ricky Martin released the following statement in regards to his sexuality on his website RickyMartinMusic.com on March 29, 2010: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids were born with. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed." Though Elton John was once married to a woman named Renate Biauel, the singer came out in an interview with Rolling Stone in 1988. "[Coming out] gave me the freedom to be who I was for the rest of my life. I don't have to hide around corners. The worse thing is to be afraid of who you are -- it's horrible," he said. YouTuber Ingrid Nilsen came out to her millions of fans via -- what else -- a YouTube video in June 2015. In her heartfelt reveal, Ingrid shared, "I guess I am just going to get right to it. There's something that I want you to know, and that something is: I'm gay." After his former girlfriend, pop star Tiffany, accidentally revealed his sexual orientation in an interview, NKOTB singer Jonathan Knight released the following statement in 2011: "I have never been outed by anyone but myself! I did so almost 20 years ago. I never knew that I would have to do it all over again publicly just because I reunited with NKOTB! I have lived my life very openly and have never hidden the fact that I am gay! Apparently the prerequisite to being a gay public figure is to appear on the cover of a magazine with the caption 'I am gay'. I apologize for not doing so if this is what was expected!" Until 2011, Zachary Quinto hadn't spoken publicly about his sexual orientation. But in an interview with New York Magazine, the actor who played Spock in 2009's "Star Trek" movie and was Sylar on TV's "Heroes" opened up for the first time about life as "a gay man." How did Rosie O'Donnell come out? She guest starred as a gay woman on "Will & Grace" (following in Ellen's footsteps, obviously); she followed up by announcing it officially in a stand-up gig at a benefit in 2002. "I'm a dyke! I don't know why people make such a big deal about the gay thing. ... People are confused, they're shocked, like this is a big revelation to somebody," she revealed. In a 2006 interview with People magazine, Neil Patrick Harris revealed: "I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love." Barry Manilow had never addressed his sexuality, but he came out by quietly marrying his partner of over 30 years, Garry Kief. The two married in a private ceremony in 2014 at Barry's Palm Springs, California home. Though Cynthia Nixon had no official coming out, she was outed once she started living with her now-wife Christine Marinoni in 2004. "In terms of sexual orientation I don't really feel I've changed... I'd been with men all my life, and I'd never fallen in love with a woman. But when I did, it didn't seem so strange. I'm just a woman in love with another woman," she divulged. Lance Bass revealed that he is gay in a People magazine cover story in July 2006. "I don't think it's wrong, I'm not devastated going through this. I'm more liberated and happy than I've been my whole life. I'm just happy," he stated. Tom Cruise's "Top Gun" love interest, Kelly McGillis, came out on a lesbian website called Shewired.com . "I think that was an ongoing process from the time I was probably 12. It was a long arduous journey for me," she revealed. In a Rolling Stone interview in June 2009, Adam Lambert revealed that he couldn't wait to openly discuss his sexual orientation , but wanted to do so with the music mag. "I'm proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It's just another part of me. ... Right after the finale, I almost started talking about it to the reporters, but I thought, 'I'm going to wait for Rolling Stone, that will be cooler,'" he said. Wentworth Miller came out as gay in a letter on Aug. 21, 2013. Wentworth sent a letter to the director of the St. Petersburg International Film Festival to decline his invitation to speak as a special guest. "Thank you for your kind invitation. As someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past and can also claim a degree of Russian ancestry, it would make me happy to say yes," he said in the letter that was posted on GLAAD's website . "However, as a gay man, I must decline. I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government. The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly. Perhaps, when and if circumstances improve, I'll be free to make a different choice." At a gay rights rally in Las Vegas in 2008, Wanda Sykes took to the stage and addressed her sexuality. "I felt like I was being attacked, personally attacked -- our community was attacked. Now I gotta get in their face. I'm proud to be a woman. I'm proud to be a black woman. And I'm proud to be gay," she said. T. R. Knight told Ellen DeGeneres that he got the courage to come out publicly after his co-star Isaiah Washington used an anti-gay slur on set of "Grey's Anatomy." "I was under no delusions," T. R. said. "My friends on the set knew. We talked about it. Publicly it's not my thing to call up People magazine and be like, 'Hey, you want to know something about me?' … I could've just let it slide and not said anything, but it became important. It became important to make the statement." In his statement to People T.R. said, "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there. While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me." Victor Garber acknowledged his partner in an interview with Canada's Forever Young News in 2012. "My relationships with my family and my friends. My companion Rainer Andreesen and I have been together almost 13 years in Greenwich Village. We both love New York," he said. He also spoke about his sexuality to the website Greg in Hollywood in 2013. "I don't really talk about it but everybody knows," he said before bringing up his now-husband Rainer. "He's going to be out here with me for the SAG Awards." While sitting down with Matt Lauer on the "Today Show" in December 2009, Meredith Baxter revealed: "I am a lesbian and it was a later-in-life recognition. Some people would say, 'Well, you're living a lie,' and, you know, the truth is -- not at all. This has only been for the past seven years." Shortly after George Michael's scandal in a Beverly Hills, Calif., bathroom, he appeared on CNN in April 2008 to address his sexual orientation. "I feel stupid and I feel reckless and weak for having allowed my sexuality to be exposed this way, but I don't feel any shame whatsoever. I don't think I ever wanted to address [my sexuality] and certainly not quite this way," he said. Although she had mentioned her partner Cydney Bernard in 2007 , Jodie Foster used her 2013 Golden Globes acceptance speech time to officially come out. During her big moment the actress said, "I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago, back in the stone age. In those very quaint days when a fragile young girl would open up to trusted friends and family, coworkers and then gradually, proudly, to everyone who knew her. To everyone she actually met. But now, apparently I'm told, that every celebrity is expected to honor the details of their private life with a press conference, a fragrance and a primetime reality show." On. Aug. 2, 2013, Raven-Symone came out on Twitter. "I can finally get married! Yay government! So proud of you," she tweeted. In the February 1999 issue of The Advocate, Nathan Lane confirmed that he's gay. "I just assume a lot of people know," he told the mag. "It's never been something I kept a secret." Ty Herndon shared "his truth" to People magazine in November 2014. "During an Anthony Robbins seminar, I realized I had an incredible story that could possibly help someone's son or daughter or grandchild's life not be as difficult as mine has been," he told the mag. "Maybe they wouldn't have to go through as much pain and suffering. It's time to tell my truth. I'm an out, proud and happy gay man." Billy Gilman announced that he was gay on the same day Ty Herndon came out. On Nov. 20, 2014, Billy posted a video on YouTube and explained how Ty inspired him to come out too. "It's taken me a good many weeks to figure out how I was to approach this video that you're watching right now," Billy said. "But today, actually, a fellow country artist and friend made it easier for me to make this video. And I wanted my fans, who have stuck by me for many, many years, to know." Billy further shared his story, "I took a long time to grow in country music, and I took a while to grow up, and recently released some new music. We filmed a video for the single 'Say You Will' in Rhode Island and was getting ready to do an interview with a reporter, locally. And coincidentally I ran into this reporter at a local fall festival with my partner, someone who I am happily now sharing my life with. This reporter took a picture of us and it was in that moment that I knew that I'd rather it be from me, than you reading it somewhere else, and probably filled with not truth." In September 2008, Clay Aiken spoke the truth about being gay in a People magazine cover story alongside his adorable baby. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn't raised that way, and I'm not going to raise a child to do that," he revealed.


Alison Brie has been a source of workout inspiration for us all, thanks to the insane strength exercises she keeps sharing on Instagram . But when she recently decided to create her own training plan, Alison was the one trolling IG for gym ideas. (Related: The Exercises Alison Brie Did to Train for "GLOW" Season 2 ) In April and May, the actress spent six weeks in Bandon, Oregon while filming The Rental , an upcoming horror film written and directed by her husband Dave Franco. While she didn't need to be in GLOW -level fighting shape for the role, she chose to set her own training schedule to maintain her fitness and feel good. Alison has been working out with Jason Walsh ( who also trains Emma Stone ) and other Rise Nation trainers pretty consistently for the past eight years, so when she started planning her workouts herself, it took some adjusting. (Related: What a Perfectly Balanced Week of Workouts Looks Like ) "I really depend on Jason and the other trainers there when I'm home in L.A.," she tells Shape . "I usually do three to four days there and then three days of cardio or yoga. It was a real change to be in this very small town with a little gym and really have to put together my own workouts." (Related: How to Create Your Own Muscle-Building Workout Plan ) While in Oregon, she mapped out her weeks to include three strength days and three cardio days. Every night, she'd plan out her next training session, utilizing workouts from fitness Instagrammers like Claire P. Thomas as well as circuits that her trainers had previously given her to follow while out of town. (She likely included exercises like heavy deadlifts, hip thrusts, and front squats, which were all central to Alison's GLOW training .) She also made an effort to learn more from other gym-goers. " There was another woman at the gym who lived in the area and she was super fit," she says. "I would see her put together this whole apparatus to do hip thrusts," she says. "...I just kind of walked over and introduced myself and was like, 'what have you got going on here?'" (Related: Brie Larson and Alison Brie Are Our New Favorite Workout Buddies ) To maintain a sense of balance while working out during the day and filming at night, she added Manitoba Harvest CBD oil to her daily nighttime tea. (Alison has partnered up with the brand.) "Sometimes you shoot late and you go home and your mind is just spinning, and I've found that Manitoba Harvest CBD oil is a great way to kind of calm my mind and prepare for sleep," she says. (Better sleep is just one of the many benefits of CBD, according to science .) Taking her fitness routine into her own hands proved to be "fun and also a little bit stressful," because she wasn't always sure she was working as hard as she would with the help of a trainer. From the sound of it, though, Alison really made the most of her solo time. Video: Why does my workout cause weight gain? (Shape)


Interested in discovering the newest businesses to open in Seattle? From a burger joint to a bookstore, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to land around town. The Habit Burger Grill Now open at 3501 S.W. Avalon Way in Fairmount Park is The Habit Burger Grill , a spot to score burgers and more. The burger chain has locations across several states and even a few locations in China. According to the business' website , The Habit Burger Grill has been around since 1969 and is known for its "Charburgers" grilled on a flame grill. On the menu, you'll find the famous Charburgers, plus salads, chicken and tuna sandwiches, fries, tempura green beans and more. Life On Mars New to 722 E. Pike St. in Capitol Hill is Life On Mars , a bar offering vinyl records and more. The bar offers vegan-friendly food, cocktails and beer alongside a selection of more than 5,800 vinyl records to play or purchase. Life on Mars is the result of a collaboration between Seattle music legends, John Richards, Amy Richards, Steve Severin and Leigh Sims. Collins Louis Books Now open at 13005 Third Ave. NE in Haller Lake is Collins Louis Books , a used bookstore. According to the store's website , Collins Louis Books carries an inventory of hard to find, out of print, scholarly used and rare books in all fields. Yelper Nathan C. wrote , "This was a very neat little find filled with a small but impressive selection of books that are indeed rare. Most familiar authors that I found there were accompanied by some not so familiar titles." Club Pilates Club Pilates is a Pilates spot, that's made its debut at 425 Fairview Ave. North in South Lake Union. Club Pilates has studios all over the country that offers low-impact, full-body Pilates workout classes for all levels. There is also private one-on-one training as well as teacher training for those who want to become a Pilates teacher. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


Atlanta will see a return of last week's light rainfall, due to last through Monday, according to the seven-day forecast from drone-powered weather service Saildrone . Sunday should see the most rain, with a projected accumulation of 0.27 inches. The coming days will also bring warm temperatures, lasting through Monday as well. Temperatures will get even hotter from Tuesday to Thursday, with a high of 91 degrees on Tuesday. Skies will partially clear on Tuesday. Winds will remain calm throughout the week, with just a light breeze of 7 mph on Thursday. This story was created automatically using Saildrone's local weather forecast data, then reviewed by an editor. We also incorporate historic weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.


When the wellness-retreat trend cemented places like Bali, Tulum, and Goa as destinations for nine-to-fivers desperate for a reset, stylish travelers went searching for the next sunny spot. Forest bathing in Tuscany while pairing healthful produce with quality wine? Going remote and above the tree line for asanas in the Puerto Rican jungle? In a not-so-surprising twist, cruise ships already used to competing with top hotels in the areas of food and design are now attracting wellness seekers. This past January, guests on Uniworld's smart, boutique Ganges Voyager II sailed a new itinerary along India's famous river in partnership with progressive Me to We, the socially conscious lifestyle brand. They spent the first leg of the journey exploring rural communities and working on a local sustainability project before sailing to the temple city of Kalna and Mother Teresa's home city of Calcutta; on board, a resident yogi led daily classes and lectures, and met with guests for individual sessions. Earlier this year, Seabourn announced two new itineraries with Andrew Weil, M.D., one of the founding fathers of integrative medicine. The cruise line's Route to Ancient Wellness will sail from Greece to Dubai following age-old trading paths and include mindfulness-focused shore excursions; Wellness in the South Pacific departs from Auckland , exploring New Zealand's coast before heading to Sydney. Weil is bringing experts in progressive areas like energy healing to round out lectures and group tours. Meanwhile, AmaWaterways recently expanded offerings across its fleet in Europe and Southeast Asia, adding a dedicated "wellness host" on each ship to help passengers set and monitor personal goals for their time at sea. Luxury big hitters Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Cunard, and Celebrity Cruises already have long-standing partnerships with the game-changing Canyon Ranch, whose famous retreats channel rigorous physical schedules alongside insightful health lectures. And then there's that all-important component unique to a cruise itinerary : freedom and lack of physical restriction. Waking up to a fresh view every morning and starting each day somewhere new is a form of healing in itself.