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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Luka Doncic's stunning weight loss earns Men's Health Cover, leaving Mavericks fans heartbroken
Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away—this one stings. Luka Doncic, the once-in-a-generation superstar who was traded away by GM Nico Harrison, partly due to concerns about his physical conditioning, has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Slovenian sensation graces the cover of Men's Health magazine, now showcasing a chiseled physique that signals a new chapter in his career. Luka Doncic looks ripped with a transformed body on Men's Health cover Doncic, now the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers, has clearly taken the criticism to heart and used it as fuel to reshape his body and elevate his game during the offseason. 'This summer was about becoming the best version of myself,' Doncic shared in the Men's Health feature. 'Taking care of my body, pushing my limits—it's all about consistency. My team and I made huge strides this year, but this is just the beginning. I'm not slowing down.' Luka Dončić's Top Plays Since Becoming A Laker! The once scrutinized star now boasts a leaner, more muscular frame, ready to lead the Lakers into a thrilling new era as their franchise player. For Mavericks fans, the trade is starting to look like a monumental misstep. Dallas parted ways with the man who carried them to the 2024 NBA Finals, citing concerns about his fitness and long-term durability. In return, they secured Cooper Flagg, a promising young talent with sky-high potential. But Flagg, for all his upside, is no Luka yet. From refined nutrition to rigorous strength training, Doncic's commitment to his craft is evident. His Herculean appearance isn't just for show it's a statement of intent. As he prepares to lead the Lakers, a team hungry for a return to glory, Doncic's newfound discipline could make him an even more unstoppable force. For Dallas, the trade's consequences loom large. This blockbuster deal, once seen as a bold gamble, risks becoming a cautionary tale of what happens when you let a generational talent slip away. Also read:
Business Upturn
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
MDWerks' Two Trees Beverage Subsidiary to Install New Spirits Rapid Aging System
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDWerks, Inc. ('MDWerks' or the 'Company') (OTCQB: MDWK), a forward-thinking company leading the charge in the world of sustainable technology, today announced that its subsidiary, Two Trees Beverage Company ('Two Trees'), is planning to install a second Spirits Rapid Aging System ('SRAS') at its Fletcher, North Carolina facilities in August 2025 due to steady demand and projected growth potential. The new, larger SRAS unit, which is in the final stage of construction, will augment an existing SRAS unit to accommodate strong built-in demand for Two Trees' aged white-label distillates and award-winning spirits portfolio. MDWerks' subsidiary, RF Specialties, LLC, is designing and building the new SRAS unit, which is expected to approximately quintuple spirits production capacity at the Two Trees facility. Steven Laker, Chief Executive Officer of MDWerks, commented, 'Customer demand for Two Trees' aged white-label distillates and award-winning spirits brands has vastly exceeded peak throughput of our existing spirits rapid aging system, which has been running at or near full capacity since May 2025. We are deploying a second, larger SRAS unit at Two Trees' facilities in August 2025, which will provide approximately five times more capacity to meet built-in demand from several customers for various white-label products, including single malts, whiskeys, rums, and bourbons. Simultaneously, Two Trees' branded sales continue to grow organically, driven by expanded distribution, enhanced marketing and successful new product launches.' Mr. Laker added, 'Our Whiskey-as-a-Service business model continues to gain traction. Under contracts that we previously announced in February 2025, we are building three SRAS units. The first unit is scheduled to be installed at the facilities of one of the largest distilleries in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2025 and we expect to deliver a second SRAS unit to this customer in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, we anticipate deploying the third SRAS unit at the facilities of a U.S. broker of bulk spirits in the first half of 2026. Multiple other conversations are underway with industry participants who recognize the substantial economic and environmental benefits of our proprietary spirits rapid aging technology.' SRAS Overview The Company's SRAS units leverage patented molecular energy wave technology that swiftly and sustainably transforms distillate to maturity, delivering traditional taste profiles in a fraction of the time (weeks vs. years) without sacrificing quality and with greatly reduced environmental impact and cost. Versus traditional aging methods, the Company's SRAS units deliver the following benefits: Award-winning quality and consistency Better economics Less wood consumption (~90% less) Less storage space (barrel housing) Less energy consumption Greater innovation Faster speed to market Lower carbon footprint About MDWerks, Inc. MDWerks, Inc. ('MDWerks') (OTCQB: MDWK) is a forward-thinking company that is leading the charge in the world of sustainable technology. As a prominent provider of energy wave technologies, MDWerks is committed to developing innovative solutions that help businesses reduce their costs and drive business value. For more information, please visit MDWerks' wholly owned subsidiary, Two Trees Beverage Company, is headquartered deep in the Appalachian Mountain country, creating fine spirits, aged sustainably. Two Trees' fine spirits brands, including Two Trees ® and Tim Smith Spirits ® , have received multiple industry awards. For more information, please visit MDWerks' wholly owned subsidiary, RF Specialties, LLC ('RFS'), addresses companies' most pressing challenges by implementing automated radio frequency technology systems in a sustainable way reducing costs and increasing speed to market when compared to traditional methods. For more information, please visit Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements'. Forward-looking statements also may be included in other publicly available documents issued by MDWK and in oral statements made by our officers and representatives from time to time. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for our future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. They can be identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'goal,' 'seek,' 'believe,' 'project,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'strategy,' 'future,' 'likely,' 'may,' 'should,' 'would,' 'could,' 'will' and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flows, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause MDWK's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others such as, but not limited to economic conditions, changes in the laws or regulations, demand for MDWK's products and services, the effects of competition and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or represented in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking information provided in this release should be considered with these factors in mind. We caution investors not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements and urge you to carefully consider the risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Company Contact:MDWerks, Inc. Steven LakerT: (252) 501-0019 [email protected]
Metro
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Danny Devito gives rare update on close friend Jack Nicholson's welfare
Danny DeVito has shared details of his friend Jack Nicholson's recent welfare as the 88-year-old has rarely been seen in public over the last decade. Once known for his frequent appearances courtside at Laker's games, Nicholson is now rarely seen out and about, with the recent exception of his cameo during the live broadcast of SNL50: The Anniversary Special in February. DeVito, 80, has been close friends with Nicholson since the pair first worked together on One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest 50 years ago. 'I just saw Jack a couple weeks ago — it was his birthday a month ago, and he's great,' DeVito told People Magazine in a recent interview. Nicholson and the Always Sunny in Philadelphia star bonded on the set of the iconic film, with DeVito going on to star in the Nicholson-directed 1978 comedy Goin' South three years later. They also both appeared in James L. Brooks' seriocomic, 1983 Best Picture winner Terms of Endearment, the 1992 biopic Hoffa directed by DeVito, and the 1996 Tim Burton comedy Mars Attacks!. 'We were in the presence of this guy who's really at his moment,' DeVito says, reflecting on meeting Nicholson during production of the now-classic 1975 drama. By then, Nicholson had already built a formidable résumé with Easy Rider, Carnal Knowledge, The Last Detail, and Chinatown. Cuckoo's Nest would cement his status, earning him his first Academy Award for Best Actor and launching a career that would tally 12 nominations and three wins. Despite that, DeVito says Nicholson remained deeply grounded. 'He started out exactly the way everybody else did, where he couldn't get a job,' DeVito recalls. 'It was like he came to Hollywood and he was going to just write and direct, and then Easy Rider comes along after the Corman stuff… So he was in our milieu, and he was always just as open and genuine, and we all felt it immediately.' Nicholson was last seen on Saturday Night Live's 50th birthday special, with the show pulling stars that included Steve Martin and Sir Paul McCartney as well as Nicholson. The 87-year-old has rarely been seen in public in the 15 years since his last film, How Do You Know, released in 2010. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Disney icon reveals second pregnancy days after announcing acting comeback MORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer star confesses 90s horror reboot isn't 'gory enough' for her MORE: Country star Conner Smith charged after knocking down and killing woman, 77
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Longhorn re-signs with Los Angeles Lakers
Jaxson Hayes re-ups with the Lakers for one more year Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania Former Longhorn Jaxson Hayes is returning to the Lakers on a one-year deal. The Ohio native is coming off a very productive 2024-2025 campaign in Los Angeles, where he proved that he is a valuable bench piece. He will now look to build on his success in his third season as a Laker. In 56 games last season, the former first-round pick averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds a game. On a Lakers team with high expectations, Hayes averaged 19.5 minutes per game, the second-highest total of his career. He made the most of his opportunities offensively with a career-high 72.2 field goal percentage. Since being selected in the 2019 draft, Hayes has carved out a solid career in the NBA. That comes as no surprise after what he did during his time as a Longhorn. In his only collegiate season, Hayes averaged ten points and five rebounds a game. While he has never been a scoring machine, the Lakers center has consistently been a dangerous player near the basket. Over the last week, the Lakers have been busy reshaping their roster. They also signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. With both Hayes and Ayton in the mix, LA now has two veterans they can rely on under the basket. That will be key in a competitive Western Conference. For Hayes, the focus will be showing that his numbers in his second year as a Laker were no fluke. If he can build on his success, then the 25-year-old should be able to match his playing time from the 2024-2025 campaign. Since making his NBA debut, Hayes has also played for the Pelicans, where he spent the first four years of his career. It appears that he has found a new home in LA with one of the most iconic franchises in the NBA.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LeBron James Sends Bronny James Message Amid Trade Rumors
LeBron James Sends Bronny James Message Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While all signs over the past couple of years have pointed to LeBron James finishing his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time MVP is now in the thick of trade rumors. Advertisement As confirmed on Sunday, James will be exercising his $52.6 million player option, but is closely watching the Lakers this offseason to see how they improve the team. His agent, Rich Paul, also issued a cryptic message that has many convinced James could be on the move as he made it clear his client wants to win now, while the team is making moves for the future. As teams around the league figure out how to address this situation, James has been having some fun on social media. Renowned basketball trainer Chris Johnson posted a video of first-year Laker and son of James, Bronny James, getting some work in. While the 20-year-old did spend time with the Lakers, as he and his father became the first father-son duo to play on the same NBA team, he did most of his damage in the G League. Advertisement The USC product averaged 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals with the G League affiliate, South Bay Lakers. Although the video centered on the younger James's cardio, his father made sure to hype up his son and teammate. "It's happening!! Continue to work Young 🤴," commented James. LeBron James reacts to Bronny James' It's unclear whether James truly wants to be traded or if he's just trying to spark a fire under the Lakers' organization to make some more moves. If he were to be moved, the first question most would have is whether or not his son will be shipped with him. The Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft in a move that many viewed as a favor to his father. Advertisement He showed some flashes during his rookie season, but is far from being a player who can contribute to an NBA rotation. In the early stages of the possible James trade, teams such as the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks are the front-runners to trade for him. As for Bronny, he is expected to suit up for the Lakers' summer league team on July 10 against Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Related: Heat Fans Happy After LeBron James Report Related: Brian Windhorst Reveals Why Heat Have Not Made a Major Offseason Trade Yet This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
