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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and wife give out wedding presents to North Carolina shelters
Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Hudson (via Instagram) New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Hudson, have warmed hearts off the football pitch by giving away all their wedding presents to shelters and assistance centers in North Carolina. The young NFL phenom demonstrated that his character is even deeper off the field. Keeping a personal vow, Drake Maye transformed one of life's greatest joys into an unselfish gesture that's having a lasting influence in the community where he was raised. Drake Maye's unassuming philanthropic gesture after marrying gains respect throughout NFL circles Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson, who just got married in a sunny and sophisticated wedding ceremony on June 21 in their home state of North Carolina, chose to forgo the traditional wedding registry in favor of giving back. Instead of opening boxes of home items or electronics, the newlyweds put each wedding gift towards shelters helping children and families in need. The move was first disclosed by ex-New England Patriots quarterback and current sports radio personality Scott Zolak on his segment on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Scott Zolak, on July 8, revealed that the newlyweds discreetly organized for all of their gifts to be shipped directly to shelters and care centers throughout North Carolina. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [속보]'한 달만에 5cm 성장!?' 2개월치 무료증정 압도적 키성장 1위! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo "They did a lot of donating with the local kids' shelters and stuff for the area he grew up, and some kids didn't have [the right] size shoes, didn't have some Christmas stuff," said Scott Zolak. "They didn't tell anybody, but they took their wedding gifts and sent them to the homeless and help centers down there. Everything that they got, they forwarded it." Scott Zolak also added that Drake Maye had promised this to his now-wife way back before he made it to NFL stardom—a vow to give back to the community in case he ever reached the big time. And with this gesture, Maye fulfilled that vision with elegance and modesty. The couple donated to shelters in the area where some kids did not have simple items such as shoes and winter coats—a fact that Drake Maye never forgot, even as he rose from college fame at the University of North Carolina to the NFL limelight with the New England Patriots. Drake Maye's gift of his wedding presents says a lot about his values, both as a quarterback and as a public figure. Also read: Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye marries childhood sweetheart Ann Michael Hudson in romantic ceremony During an age where headlines are all about contracts and controversy, acts such as this remind the public that the heart of the game tends to beat much farther than the field itself. For Maye and his bride, their wedding wasn't merely a matter of beginning a life together—it was about taking people with them as they did it. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Olympic gold medallists to get Rs six crore, promises new sports policy
HYDERABAD: As part of its vision to create world-class sportspersons and turn the state into a 'centre of champions', the government on Thursday unveiled the Telangana Sports Policy 2025. Under the new sports policy, the state government also announced huge cash rewards for athletes who bag medals at both Olympics and Paralympic Games Rs 6 crore for gold medal winners, Rs 4 crore and Rs 2.5 crore to silver and bronze medal winners respectively. As part of this sports policy, the government will also establish The Sports Hub of Telangana, which will help the state in realising its 'vision of becoming a centre for champions, driven by sustainable and holistic development across all dimensions of the sports ecosystem'. The Sports Hub, to be governed by a Board of Governors comprising eminent individuals from different fields, will function as an umbrella organisation, providing strategic leadership and policy guidance in key areas such as infrastructure development, training, sports education and grassroots growth. The initiative aims to establish a robust sports ecosystem in the state, positioning Telangana as a leading region for sports excellence. The Sports Hub will oversee the implementation of the policy, and the allocation and utilisation of funds, officials said. Under this policy, the government will adopt the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as a strategic mechanism to enhance and expand sports infrastructure, they added. To enhance financial sustainability and encourage private participation, all PPP-developed venues will be granted preferred venue status for hosting government and official events. For commercial viability, up to 30 per cent of the site potential will be allocated for non-sporting or commercial activities. All facilities developed under these models will remain accessible to a wide range of users, from grassroots to elite athletes. Meanwhile, the state government also decided to introduce annual sports awards to honour athletes, coaches, journalists, schools and corporate partners who excel in and contribute to various sports.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Budding cricketers to get tips from Piyush Chawla in spl camp
Kanpur: Veteran leg spinner Piyush Chawla, who was part of India's two World Cup winning campaigns, will give tips to budding cricketers in a special coaching camp organised by the Sports Hub (TSH) to be held from June 19 to June 25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aligarh (UP) born Piyush Chawla was a member of India's T-20 and ODI World Cup winning squad in 2007 and 2011 respectively. He represented India in three tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T-20 matches and captured 43 wickets across the three formats of the game. He had taken retirement from all formats of the cricket on June 6 this year. Addressing the media, former Ranji Trophy captain Shashikant Khandekar, presently coach at the TSH, said that it would be a boon for the city cricketers that a world class spinner would give them tips and share his experiences in the camp in which around 160 children would participate. Khandekar stated that all had witnessed that spinners, especially leg spinners, were playing a significant role in all formats of cricket including T-20. Shashikant said that Piyush will stay in the camp for three days, thereafter he and former Ranji Trophy player Mohd Amir would take charge of the camp which would be held in morning and evening sessions. RP Singh, director sports, stated that the TSH would conduct more such camps and give opportunities to local talent to meet the international level players and learn from them.
