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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reveals why Justin Tucker is quietly accepting 10-game ban
Why Justin Tucker is serving a 10-game ban without appeal-Ian Rapaport explains the strategic move (Image credits: IG/X) Justin Tucker isn't fighting his suspension—but don't mistake that for surrender. In a calculated move that's caught NFL insiders' attention, the veteran kicker is accepting a 10-game ban without appeal, even as he denies serious misconduct allegations. With his NFL future uncertain and no team currently under contract, Tucker is playing the long game. This decision isn't just about damage control—it's a strategic pivot aimed at salvaging his career. Serving time without a team: Tucker's tactical choice NFL Network's Ian Rapoport broke down why Tucker isn't challenging the suspension despite maintaining his innocence. 'So, no appeal for Justin Tucker because he is not employed by a team,' Rapoport said, emphasizing the unique context. 'He can work out, can theoretically practice with a team… but cannot play in an actual game until after the ten weeks are over.' This allows Tucker to quietly serve the suspension now and return eligible—ready for a midseason team in need. A quiet deal between Tucker, NFLPA, and league The NFL chose not to hold a formal disciplinary hearing, instead resolving the matter through a confidential agreement. Tucker's legal team confirmed his decision not to appeal and issued a statement on his behalf. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Turn everyday drives into standout moments. Toyota Glanza Learn More Undo 'Justin has always strived to carry himself in a way that would make his family and community proud….We have advised Justin to accept this resolution and close this matter.' Tucker's career took a major hit after the Baltimore Banner published allegations from six massage therapists spanning 2012 to 2016. Following the report, the Ravens moved on from their longtime kicker after 13 seasons, drafting Tyler Loop in April. Once the NFL's most accurate leg, Tucker's performance slipped last year to a career-low 73.3% conversion rate. His $6M-per-year value now hangs in limbo as he forfeits an estimated $3.52M in missed games. Also read: Super Bowl protester allegedly shot at by Antonio Brown arrested over Halftime disruption Tucker's suspension begins August 26 and ends November 11, aligning with the NFL's midseason stretch. He can still participate in training camps, sign with teams, and appear in preseason games during this time. While his image has taken a blow, his resume and past reliability could still draw interest once eligible. If a team overlooks the controversy, Justin Tucker might just kick his way back into the NFL. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Justin Bieber changes Instagram username to 'lilbieber' amid divorce rumours with Hailey, fans call it cry for help
Justin Bieber has officially gone from Biebs to LilBieber on Instagram, and fans are losing it. As of Thursday, June 26, 2025, the singer's IG handle now reads @lilbieber, and no, this is not a drill. No press release, no announcement, just a stealth name change and a whole load of speculation. Because when Justin does something subtle, the drama is anything but. Justin Bieber changes Instagram username to 'lilbieber' | Credit: Instagram A fan account, @offmybieber, posted a screenshot of the change, and shortly after, Bieber, now rocking his new IG moniker, dropped a cryptic comment under the headline. No explanation. No denial. Just chaos. Obviously. Justin Bieber has changed his Instagram username to 'lilbieber.' — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 26, 2025 Justin and Hailey Bieber | Credit: Instagram/haileybieber Twitter thinks he is dropping bars... and maybe Hailey Netizens immediately grabbed their tinfoil hats and fired up the theories. One corner of the internet is convinced that LilBieber signals a long-awaited rap era. "Is he going full SoundCloud mode?" asked one user. Others are speculating this could be a soft launch for a solo reinvention, maybe post-Hailey? justin's reply about changing his new instagram @ to lilbieber — bay ꨄ︎ (@offmybieber) June 26, 2025 Why? Because the Hailey x Justin divorce rumours are hotter than ever. The Rhode mogul has been spotted multiple times without her wedding ring, and fans cannot help but link the username shift to a possible identity pivot during their rumoured split. justin bieber changed his ig user to lilbieber…. — monie (@monieflics) June 26, 2025 Baby Jack enters the chat While the username change screamed Gen Z chaos, Bieber's recent posts featuring his son Jack Blues added layers of mystery and sentiment. First came a blurry Father's Day pic of Jack's tiny hand clutching Justin's face. Then a carousel of black-and-white moments, baby on his back, snuggles on the sofa, all sans face reveal. The sentimental drip-feed feels like a direct message to the public: 'Yes, I am going through it, but look, here is my legacy.' View this post on Instagram Jack Blues, born in 2024 and named after Justin's dad Jeremy Jack Bieber, has become the singer's quiet anchor amid the storm. While Hailey remains silent, Justin is leaning into dad mode with a vengeance. Justin Bieber cuts off unnamed friend in angry text exchange | Credit: X | @bestoffbieber What is next, divorce track or diss track? At this point, anything is possible. A rap mixtape? A heartbreak ballad? A surprise collab with Drake called 'Custody'? Bieber is clearly in a transitional era, professionally and personally. Whether LilBieber marks the start of his Yeezus phase or just a chaotic username change during a tough year, fans are strapped in. Justin and Hailey Bieber | Credit: X The question remains: Is LilBieber the new chapter or the final straw?
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Pushback from the kids':Gisele Bündchen faced backlash from her own kids over strict parenting after Tom Brady divorce
Gisele Bündchen opened up about co-parenting with Tom Brady after their divorce (Image via IG) In early 2024, supermodel Gisele Bündchen gave fans a rare glimpse into her life as a co-parent following her high-profile split from NFL icon Tom Brady. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, Bündchen reflected on the realities of raising their two children—Benjamin, now 14, and Vivian, 11—while navigating two very different parenting households post-divorce. Gisele Bündchen faced pushback from her kids while adapting to life after divorce Following her 2022 divorce from Tom Brady after 13 years of marriage, Gisele Bündchen found herself adjusting to new parenting dynamics. She admitted it hasn't always been smooth. 'Sometimes, I get pushback [from the kids],' she said. 'Especially because now they're in two different homes and there are two different ways.' Known for her holistic lifestyle, Bündchen has been vocal about instilling discipline and mindfulness in her children. She emphasized the importance of consistency in daily habits, telling Harper's Bazaar, ''The way you make your room,' the way you organize and make your bed is the way you're going to do your life. If you're not learning here and now, then when and with who?' The Brady breakup was more complex than fans believed While much of the media speculated that Brady's decision to un-retire in 2022 and join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the tipping point for their split, Bündchen set the record straight in a Vanity Fair interview: 'Wow, people really made it about that [decision]. What's been said is one piece of a much bigger puzzle. It's not so black and white.' Though their marriage ended under intense public scrutiny, Bündchen has continued to carve out a space for herself independently. From wellness ventures to her rumored relationship with martial arts trainer Joaquim Valente, she's stepped away from the shadows of her ex. Despite being one of the world's most recognizable women, Bündchen insists she no longer seeks validation from the public. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain (Search Here) Kneepain | Search Search Now Undo 'If I'm going to be affected by that, I'm never going to live my truth,' she told Harper's Bazaar. 'When you're trying to be this person who tries to please and tries to be accepted... you're never going to be truly who you are.' Also Read: 'It fuels me…': Gisele Bündchen's 2022 bombshell proves she was ready to divorce Tom Brady long before he retired As we look back on these moments, it's clear that Gisele Bündchen's journey post-divorce has been one of self-reflection, resilience, and a renewed focus on what matters most: raising grounded children in a world that never stops watching. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Threads Expands its Hidden Words Options
This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. Threads continues to steadily separate from Instagram, and add more customization and control options, this time with an expansion of its 'Hidden Words' settings, so that you can block unwanted discussion from your experience. As you can see in these example screens, Threads has now added another element to its Hidden Words option, with an optional toggle to block offensive content, and/or set your own custom terms and emojis to filter out of your Threads experience. The update is an expansion on the Hidden Words features that Threads first launched back in April. As explained by Threads chief Adam Mosseri: '[The update] includes newly added custom filters to block words, phrases, and emojis in batches, with optional time limits. Threads is about fostering an open exchange of perspectives, and to do so people need to be able to shape the experience into one where they feel comfortable expressing themselves. This is just one more idea in support of that goal.' In terms of time limits, users can choose to block certain words, phrases, or emojis, and set an expiration date on that setting within 30 days. So if there's a topic that's really annoying you, or TV show spoilers you want to avoid, you can erase them from your view for a certain time. It's a significant update, in more ways than one, because up till now, Threads has primarily relied on your IG settings for the same, using your Instagram profile as a proxy for your Threads experience. But with Threads evolving into its own platform, the Threads team is now adding more options that are separate from Instagram. Which is a smart move. While it made sense for Meta to boost Threads take-up by integrating it with IG in its initial launch stage, the way that people now use Threads is, for most people at least, very different to what they come to Instagram for. As such, Threads needs its own settings, and its own processes, separate from your Instagram interactions and preferences, in order to build it into its own experience. The Threads team has already taken steps on this front, by removing Threads follow recommendations based on what you engage with on IG, while it's also testing the option to create a Threads profile without using your Instagram login. These are all important steps to separate the two, and enable Threads to grow into a new platform of its own. And with 350 million users, Threads should now have enough engagement insights, based on Threads activity in isolation, to have a clear understanding of engagement trends and interest graphs separate from IG. Providing Threads-specific controls is another step in this direction, as Meta looks to build it into the next billion-user platform. Is that even possible? I mean, Twitter/X has never exceeded 600 million users, so it does seem like the interest in a real-time, text-based social feed like this is limited. But maybe, if Meta can get it right, it could well overtake the growth of the format's originator at some stage. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
HC to SHO: Plant 1k fruit trees for not serving notice in rape case
Bhopal: A division bench of the MP High Court directed the station house officer (SHO) of Kotwali police station in Satna town to plant 1,000 fruit trees as punishment for not serving a High Court notice to a rape survivor. This notice was issued following an appeal by the accused in the case, who was sentenced to life by the trial court. The court further directed that the SHO concerned would bear the expenses incurred in planting the trees and would also look after them for a year. The SHO is required to send pictures to the registry of the MP High Court with GPS location. The SHO, who appeared in court, apologised to the judges and offered to undertake the plantation of fruit trees at Chitrakoot as a sign of remorse, in addition to paying Rs 5,000 penalty imposed by IG, Rewa, for the lapse. A sessions court in Satna sentenced Ram Avatar Chaudhary to life imprisonment on Oct 10, 2021, on the charge of rape. He filed a revision petition in the MP High Court against the trial court order. The High Court issued a notice to the rape survivor on Sept 30, 2024, with an instruction to Kotwali police station, Satna, to serve the notice on the rape survivor. However, the notice was not served on her. The bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice A K Singh, while accepting the request of the DHO, asked SP Satna to inspect the plantation site and submit a compliance report along with an affidavit. The court further asked the SHO to look after the trees for a year so that they properly grow and stated that the entire expenses of the exercise would be borne by the SHO himself. The case will now come up for hearing on Sept 16.
