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New York Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Reds place LHP Wade Miley on IL with flexor strain, call up Connor Phillips
The Reds placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor sprain and recalled right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. The team also added right-hander Chase Petty to the taxi squad. Miley was scheduled to start Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. That spot will likely go to Petty, who has two starts this season, including his big-league debut on April 30 against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. He allowed nine runs on seven hits with two walks in 2 1/3 innings in that game, the second of a doubleheader. Advertisement Petty allowed four runs over three-plus innings in a start in Houston on May 11. At Triple-A, he's 1-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 10 starts. He last pitched Monday, throwing 4 1/3 scoreless against the Iowa Cubs. Miley, 38, has made two starts for the Reds since his return from Tommy John surgery last May. In starts against the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers, he combined to allow five earned runs in 10 innings. The Reds signed Miley to a big-league deal days after he opted out of his minor-league deal with the team. He entered the rotation in the place of Hunter Greene, who was put on the IL that same day. Greene received a second opinion on his right groin strain and also received an epidural for his sore back. Last week, he went to Arizona to continue his rehab and treatment at the Reds' spring training complex in Goodyear. The Reds have not announced a timetable for his return. Phillips, 24, was 1-1 with a 6.97 ERA in five starts for the Reds in 2023. The right-hander was moved to the bullpen this season. He is 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 14 appearances at Triple-A. Also on Friday, third baseman Noelvi Marte was placed on a rehab assignment in Arizona with the ACL Reds. Marte has been on the IL with a left oblique strain since early May.
Belfast Telegraph
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘It's what I was put here to do': BBC's Connor Phillips says becoming a dad changed his life
Who's the daddy? It's Radio Ulster presenter Connor Phillips, who is celebrating Father's Day, knowing that he and wife Holly Hamilton have another child on the way.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shakira is slammed by Love Island fans for double standards as she randomly kisses Blu after getting annoyed at Harry for flirting with Helena
Love Island fans were left baffled on Wednesday when Shakira Khan and Blu Chegini unexpectedly kissed in the hideaway at the end of the episode. Tuesday's recoupling saw Shakira choose to couple up with Harry Cooksley, despite Blu and Connor Phillips also showing interest in her. Things took a turn between the pair when Harry had a cheeky chat with Helena Ford, whispering 'hideaway' in the air hostess's ear before putting his hand on her leg - antics which left Shakira furious. However just moments later, Shakira was taken to the Hideaway by Blu where she then shared a sneaky kiss with him. The switch-up baffled viewers, who called Shakira 'hypocritical' for her 'double standards'. 'She is moving mad,' they claimed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers wrote: 'Shakira doesn't have a right to be mad at Harry when she's talking to Ben and Blu & also kissed Blu, I think she wanted to pick him last night,'; 'Harry inviting Helena to the hideaway, Blu and Shakira kissing in the hideaway after she was mad at Harry for touching Helena …. Omfgggg I LOVEEEEE this mess,'; 'Shakira: It's made me put my guard up. Shakira 10 minutes later.... [kissing gif],'; 'Shakira is mooooving maaad fam,Harry turn your head brudda your ting is eazyyy,'; 'Please I approve what shakira did. she's just a hypocrite for getting upset with Harry. They're not married abeg and Harry ain't it anyway. So let her do her worst,'; 'Shakira you weren't happy about your man flirting but you've gone and gave out two kisses,'; 'Shakira bombshelling more than the actual bombshell dkm,'; 'Shakira did all that crying just to kiss blu in the hideaway…??,'; 'But shakira you was mad at… and now you're… and went back for seconds….?'; 'I like shakira but girl telling Harry he was out of line touching Helegna leg and yours but the going and kissing blu is so shady,'; 'Shakira saying she'd be respectful and then kissing blu in the hideaway. love to see it,'; 'Shakira calling harry disrespectful for holding a leg then happily kissing blu doesn't add up.' Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers wrote: 'Shakira doesn't have a right to be mad at Harry when she's talking to Ben and Blu & also kissed Blu, I think she wanted to pick him last night' Love Island fans are set to enjoy the X-rated sex scenes happening in the famous Hideaway for the very first time in five years, according to bosses' comments. 'If sex happens, we'll show it. The Hideaway will be open 24 hours,' Mike Spencer, Love Island's Creative Director said. He added: 'We need to keep the show fresh and exciting. After 10 years, the stats speak for themselves. The show will continue to thrive.' Although the usual play of Love Island is to couple up with one other person from the opposite sex - bosses are hoping for potential throuples in the villa this year as they ' tear up the rule book' and install new furniture to create drama. The Love Island villa was left extremely shaken during Tuesday night's show as Sophie Lee was axed from the show, and two new bombshells arrived. Following the arrival of first bombshell Toni, who surprised the singletons at the close of Monday's episode, Semi pro footballer Shea Mannings and fitness influencer Remell Mullins are the latest arrivals. Following the arrival of first bombshell Toni, Semi pro footballer Shea Mannings (left) and fitness influencer Remell Mullins (right) are the latest arrivals Shea, who is a Scaffolder from Bristol, revealed he has a young son, and he will be taking that 'into consideration' when coupling up. He added: 'She needs to be bubbly and we need to have that initial spark. She needs to have a nice personality - like I think I have - so that we match together.' Meanwhile, Remell is a Self Improvement Content Creator who boasts a massive 18million likes and half a million followers on TikTok. Remell shared he is looking for 'a bubbly, confident, ambitious and fun girl' with 'a nice smile, nice teeth and someone that can keep me on my toes.' When asked where he might be found in the villa in the morning, he replied: 'I might be cooking a nice high protein meal, I might be doing my skincare routine, something to level up.' Sophie Lee NAME: Sophie Lee AGE: 29 FROM: Manchester OCCUPATION: Motivational Speaker and Author WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross' signs IF YOU WERE THE CEO OF SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'm the CEO of empowerment. I want women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves and feel their best self. NAME: Dejon Noel Williams AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice. Megan Moore NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 25 FROM: Southampton OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits! NAME: Tommy Bradley AGE: 22 FROM: Hertfordshire OCCUPATION: Landscape Gardener WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn't take themselves too seriously. I don't know if that's asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven't got a specific type in terms of looks, though. WHAT WOULD YOU BE CEO OF? Taking hours to do my hair NAME: Alima Gagio AGE: 23 FROM: Glasgow OCCUPATION: Wealth Management Client Services Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A tall man with a handsome face. You know when you just look at a guy and they have that Disney prince look to them? That's it WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I think she'd hire me because I'm a good flirt. I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I'm originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number. But they never guess correctly so it works really well if you don't want to give a guy your number. I'm originally from Guinea Bissau. If they're close and I really fancy them, I'll give them my number anyway. NAME: Ben Holbrough AGE: 23 FROM: Gloucester OCCUPATION: Private Hire Taxi driver WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact - they're all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt. I'd have been out of business a long time ago. That's exactly why I'm here. NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Megan Forte Clarke AGE: 24 FROM: Dublin OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus. I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really. CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto. NAME: Blu Chegini AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'd fire me, but I've got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting! Shakira Khan NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring. NAME: Harry Cooksley AGE: 30 FROM: Guildford OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl. CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing. NAME: Conor Phillips AGE: 23 FROM: Limerick OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Kyle Ashman AGE: 23 FROM: Stafford OCCUPATION: Water operative WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone that's fun, confident and just themselves. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I'd say I'd be hired. I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there. NAME: Shea Mannings AGE: 25 FROM: Bristol OCCUPATION: Scaffolder WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? She needs to be bubbly and we need to have that initial spark. She needs to have a nice personality - like I think I have - so that we match together. Also, I have a little boy, so I'll be taking him into consideration with who I couple up with, too. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I'm confident to go up and introduce myself and say, 'You look beautiful', to get a conversation flowing. NAME: Remell Mullins AGE: 24 FROM: Essex OCCUPATION: Self Improvement Content Creator WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A bubbly, confident, ambitious and fun girl. One feature that stands out to me is a nice smile, nice teeth and someone that can keep me on my toes. IF YOU WERE THE CEO OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'm the CEO of flirting. Sometimes it's just unintentional.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island fans call Islander a ‘red flag' as he makes shock dating admission
LOVE Island fans are raising red flags after new Islander Connor Phillips made a jaw-dropping dating confession. The pro rugby-playing Irishman, 25, admitted he's only had one relationship experience - and fans argue it doesn't even count. 5 Helena Ford chose to couple up with Connor in the first episode of Love Island 2025, after reading just his dating profile. As the pair got to know each other, Connor's lack of relationships raised alarms for Helena and viewers watching. Connor confessed: "To be honest, yeah, I've only had one girlfriend." Helena asked: "How long was that?" Helena couldn't resist laughing in his face, then asking: "How did it last eight weeks?" He added: "We were seeing each other for a while, but she was only my girlfriend for eight weeks. "And I think it's been two years since then, and I've grown a lot. So yeah, I feel like I'm kind of a bit ready now." But fans think this is a major red flag and it sparked a frenzy on X (formerly Twitter) as one said: "EIGHT WEEKS?? Oh Connor". Another added: "Only my girlfriend for 8 weeks". Love Island's TWO hunky new bombshells REVEALED A third penned: "Babe that does not count as a relationship #loveisland". Also in the episode, Conor's said he is looking for "someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman". When it comes to turn offs, he added: "Being too needy, or needing to do everything together. "I like someone to be independent and do their own thing and then we come together and do our thing." However, Connor broke the show rules before he even entered the villa, after he'd revealed he sought advice from past winner Greg O'Shea. Islanders are forbidden from revealing their involvement in the series before it starts. Fellow Irish rugby player Greg, 30, won series five alongside Amber Gill. Conor shared: "I know Greg through rugby circles so I spoke to him about going on Love Island. "He just said 'be yourself, it's a really really really cool experience that not many people get. "So enjoy it and yeah take it day by day and if you can be yourself you can't really go too far wrong'. "So that's my plan. He was like 'my advice might be a bit different from others because I won'." He added: "I'm 25 and I've only had one relationship and it wasn't very long. "So I feel like I'm maybe doing something wrong or maybe I'm not in the right places. "So, hopefully this is the right place, and it should be, you know, because you're in a lovely villa surrounded by beautiful people, so I'm hoping that this is the one." 5 5 5
Belfast Telegraph
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
BBC presenter Holly Hamilton announces second pregnancy with husband Connor Phillips
BBC radio presenters Holly Hamilton and Connor Phillips have announced that they are going to be parents for a second time. Holly announced her pregnancy through a reel on Instagram to her 35,000 followers yesterday.
