Nasha Smith

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All About J.J. Spaun's Wife, Melody Spaun

1 week ago | people.com | Nasha Smith |Nicole Pomarico

J.J. Spaun during the final round of The Players Championship on March 16, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida ; Melody Spaun with daughter Violet during the Par Three Contest prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament on April 09, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.
All About Isaiah Hartenstein's Parents, Mom Theresa and Dad Florian Hartenstein (Who Played a Year Professionally with Him)

2 weeks ago | people.com | Nasha Smith

Isaiah Hartenstein poses for a photo with his parents Theresa and Florian Hartenstein in June 2025.
I wore a fake engagement ring for a week and realized I'm not ready to get married

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Nasha Smith

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week on a trip to Ireland. I was surprised by how often I looked down at my finger and felt the urge to show off my ring. The experience made me think about the person I want to be with and if I'm emotionally ready to wed. I love weddings. In fact, I already have mine planned — actually two. And although I'm not getting married anytime soon, I was excited for the opportunity to get a sneak peek at what wearing an engagement ring might be like.
Caitlin Clark Shares Comfort Meals And All-Star Indy Food Recs

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Nasha Smith

The New York Yankees will be without one of Major League Baseball's most versatile players for the remainder of the season. Following a devastating …
Caitlin Clark Shares Comfort Meals And All-Star Indy Food Recs

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

Rookie of the Year. All-WNBA First Team selection. All-Star starter. Single-season assists record holder. Rookie scoring record. Ratings juggernaut. Caitlin Clark didn’t just step into the WNBA last season: she helped shift its entire cultural axis. From sold-out arenas to nationally televised games drawing millions, the Indiana Fever star became a face of the league overnight, bringing unprecedented attention, ticket sales, and fan engagement with her.
Sha’Carri Richardson Finds Time To Slow Down And Enjoy Some Chocolate

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

Sha’Carri Richardson has built her career on scorching speed. The record-breaking sprinter is the reigning 100m world champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most electrifying and talked-about athletes of her generation, known as much for her fierce determination as for her bold, unapologetic presence. But the track star is now exploring life in the slow lane.
Where Is Javaris Crittenton Now? Inside His Life After the Washington Wizards

1 month ago | people.com | Nasha Smith

Javaris Crittenton #8 of the Washington Wizards moves the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats during the game at the Verizon Center on March 25, 2009 in Washington, D.C. ; Javaris Crittenton poses for a photo in December 2023. Credit : Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty ; Javaris Crittenton/ Instagram Javaris Crittenton appeared to have a promising career ahead of him when he was selected 19th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA Draft.
Celebrate The Kentucky Derby With This At-Home Menu By Joshua Weissman

1 month ago | forbes.com | Joshua D. Weissman |Nasha Smith

The Kentucky Derby finally gets underway this Saturday, May 3, at the legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville. The event billed as “the most exciting two minutes in sports” draws upwards of 150,000 trackside, making it the most-watched and attended horse race in the United States. And while it’s known for elaborate fascinators, bold bets, and mint juleps, the spread is also a crowd pleaser.
Who Is WWE Star Zoey Stark's Boyfriend? All About Ex Wrestler Tom Howard (Who Once Trained Jack Black for ‘Nacho Libre’!)

2 months ago | people.com | Nasha Smith

Zoey Stark awaits her opponent during Monday Night RAW at XL Center on May 6, 2024 in Hartford, Connecticut. ; Zoey Stark and Tom Howard pose for a photo together in March 2025. Photo: WWE/Getty ; Zoey Stark/ Instagram Zoey Stark’s journey to the top has been fueled by hard work, determination and the steadfast support of her boyfriend, Tom Howard. Their relationship traces back to Stark’s early days on the independent wrestling circuit, where she performed under the name Lacey Ryan.
What’s On The Kentucky Derby Menu? Chef Robert Lopez Breaks It Down

2 months ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

By the time the bugle sounds at the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2025, more than 3,000 pounds of shrimp, 3,120 pounds of Brussels sprouts, 50,000 liters of bourbon, and 28,730 bunches of mint will have passed through the kitchens of Churchill Downs. Behind the numbers and beneath the pomp is Chef Robert Lopez, senior executive chef for Levy and the culinary mind behind one of the most ambitious menus in American sports.