Nasha Smith

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Sha’Carri Richardson Finds Time To Slow Down And Enjoy Some Chocolate

6 days 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 week 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 week 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Where To Eat And Drink In Green Bay During The 2025 NFL Draft

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

The NFL Draft has evolved from a simple player selection process into a roving, three-day economic powerhouse, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for host cities. When the league moved the event out of New York in 2015, host cities suddenly found themselves welcoming Super Bowl-sized crowds in the spring. Detroit’s 2024 draft drew a record 775,000 attendees and generated a staggering $213.6 million economic impact.
Bryce Harper's Kids: All About Krew, Brooklyn and Kamryn — and Baby No. 4 on the Way!

3 weeks ago | people.com | Nasha Smith

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies with his family after winning the National League Division Series on October 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is one of the MLB's most recognizable figures, but Harper's most important job is off the field as a dad to three children — Krew, Brooklyn and Kamryn. Harper and his wife, Kayla, welcomed their first child in 2019, followed by their second a year later.
NBA And NHL Playoffs Serve Up Fire-And-Ice Themed Concessions

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

The NBA just wrapped one of its strongest attendance seasons to date, pulling in over 22.3 million fans across the regular season—second only to last year’s record-breaking numbers. League-wide, games averaged 18,147 fans, with arenas filled to 97% capacity. Two-thirds of all matchups were sellouts, and 10 teams didn’t have a single empty seat all year.
Where To Eat And Drink WWE-Style In Las Vegas During WrestleMania 41

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

The road to WrestleMania 41 ends in Las Vegas, and whether you’ve scored a ticket to Allegiant Stadium or are just riding the wave of chaos with fellow fans, the Strip has options for eating and drinking like a champion. Two standout spots—Netflix Bites and Proper Bar—are coming off the top rope with WWE-themed menus that are big, bold, and ready to rumble. WWE Meets NetflixFirst up: Netflix Bites, the official Netflix restaurant inside MGM Grand, where streaming and snacking collide.
Cosm And WWE Are Tag-Teaming For An Immersive WrestleMania Experience

1 month ago | forbes.com | Nasha Smith

WrestleMania 41 may be taking over , but fans won’t need to catch a flight to feel like they’re ringside. Thanks to a new multi-year partnership between Cosm and WWE, fans in Los Angeles and Dallas can experience the body slams, deafening crowd roars, and signature finishers like never before inside Cosm’s Shared Reality domes. The partnership, announced in early 2025, brings WWE’s Premium Live Events—including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble—to Cosm’s massive LED domes.