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JODI STA. MARIA – Actress Jodi Sta. Maria delighted netizens with her playful “Expectation vs Reality” photos on Instagram, showcasing her heartwarming bond with her son, Thirdy. Celebrated Filipina actress Jodi Sta. Maria, widely recognized for her stellar performances in movies and tv series, recently captivated netizens with a playful social media post featuring her son, Thirdy. Co-parenting Thirdy with her former partner Pampi Lacson, Jodi also juggles a successful career as a brand endorser. On Instagram, the award-winning actress shared two contrasting snapshots with Thirdy, cleverly captioned “Expectation vs Reality.” In the first photo, the mother-son duo radiates joy, perfectly posing for the camera. In the second, Jodi strikes a goofy pose, infusing the post with humor and charm. “Expectation vs Reality (swipe left). I love you, babe! @iamthrds,” wrote the “Lavender Fields” star, highlighting her close and loving bond with her son. The post quickly earned a flood of positive comments, with fans expressing their admiration for Jodi’s relatable and candid parenting moments. Many praised her for sharing an authentic glimpse into her life with Thirdy. This post is just one of the many highlights in Jodi’s personal life. In a previous interview, fellow actress Heart Evangelista revealed a surprising connection, sharing that she and Jodi are cousins. Heart disclosed that she only learned about their family ties years into her entertainment career, saying, “Jodi Sta. Maria is my cousin from my mother’s side.” Jodi Sta. Maria continues to win hearts with her genuine personality and strong family values. Whether portraying compelling characters on-screen or sharing endearing off-screen moments, she remains a cherished figure in Philippine entertainment. Her latest “Expectation vs Reality” post underscores her playful nature and the warm relationship she shares with Thirdy, endearing her further to fans who admire her as both a talented actress and a devoted mother. READ ALSO: Jodi Sta. Maria Video Cooking “Tusok-Tusok” on the Street Goes ViralLAS VEGAS (AP) — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the , this time in the with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line. Five schools in the regular season against San Jose State, which carried a No. 2 seed into the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Among those schools: No. 3 Utah State and No. 6 Boise State, who will face off Wednesday with the winner scheduled to play the Spartans in the semifinals on Friday. Wyoming, Nevada and Southern Utah — which is not a Mountain West member — also canceled regular-season matches, all without explicitly saying why they were forfeiting. Nevada players cited fairness in women’s sports as a reason to boycott their match, while political figures from Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Nevada suggested the cancellations center around protecting women’s sports. In a lawsuit , plaintiffs cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. While some media have reported those and other details, neither San Jose State nor the forfeiting teams have confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity and through school officials has declined an interview request. A judge on Monday made by nine current conference players to block the San Jose State player from competing in the tournament on grounds that she is transgender. That Tuesday by an appeals court. “The team looks forward to starting Mountain West Conference tournament competition on Friday,” San Jose State said in a statement issued after the appeals court decision. “The university maintains an unwavering commitment to the participation, safety and privacy of all students at San Jose State and ensuring they are able to compete in an inclusive, fair and respectful environment.” Chris Kutz, a Boise State athletics spokesman, said in an email the university would not “comment on potential matchups at this time.” Doug Hoffman, an Aggies athletics spokesman, said in an email Utah State is reviewing the court’s order. “Right now, our women’s volleyball program is focused on the game this Wednesday, and we’ll be cheering them on,” Hoffman wrote. San Jose State, which had a first-round bye, would be sent directly to the conference title game if Utah State or Boise State were to forfeit again. If the Spartans make the title game, it's likely the opponent would not forfeit. They would face top-seeded Colorado State, No. 4 Fresno State or No. 5 San Diego State — all teams that played the Spartans this season. The conference champion receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. AP college sports:
Influential conservatives are joking about buying liberal news network MSNBC and standing in for top hosts. In a series of posts on Friday, Elon Musk , Donald Trump, Jr., and Joe Rogan fantasized about what they would do if they owned the channel and mocked host Lawrence O’Donnell with a vulgar comment. The exchange began when Trump claimed on X he had the “ funniest idea ever ” in response to the news that NBCUniversal is planning to spin off some of its cable networks , including MSNBC, and tagged Musk. Musk then asked how much the network would cost. “If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachael Maddow’s job,” Rogan chimed in. “I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies.” “Ok @elonmusk & @joerogan . Since this is getting interesting I’ll throw my hat in the ring as well,” Trump responded. “I’ll mimic Lawrence O’Donnell... minus the castration of course. That’s a bridge too far.” The Independent has contacted MSNBC for O’Donnell’s comment. O’Donnell, host of the channel’s Last Word , is an outspoken critic of president-elect Donald Trump. Musk, prior to buying what was then called Twitter in 2022, mused openly about purchasing the network years earlier. Trump has signalled he will go after media networks once in office, including pushing the Federal Communications Commission to revoke the broadcast licenses of networks that air critical coverage. His ally Musk, meanwhile, has suggested slashing federal funding for public media outlets. The idea of a 180 change in tone at a prominent media outlet is already in the air even without an MSNBC sale. The parent company of satirical news outlet The Onion purchased Alex Jones’s right-wing platform Infowars in an auction this month, part of the conspiracy theorist’s bankruptcy process as he faces over $1bn in damages from a defamation verdict over the Sandy Hook shooting. Jones has challenged the sale in court , arguing it was conducted unfairly.DENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's "America's Got Talent" meets "American Idol," with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it's never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at "Dream Team" status given the men's side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023. The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. "We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport," said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. "We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world." Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores. "Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That's something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok, the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado's two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. "If a receiver is running around, I'm thinking, 'OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,'" Daniels explained. "They're like, 'No, you can't.' I'm just like, 'So I'm supposed to let this guy just run?!' I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn." The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. "I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. "I'm not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, 'I played NFL football for five years. I'm popular. I have a huge name.' I'm still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise." Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It's his way of working on avoiding a "defender" trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. "You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the 'Redeem Team' led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, 'That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. "Everybody thinks, 'Yeah, the U.S. just wins,'" Daniels said. "But we work hard all the time. We don't just walk in. We don't just get off the bus thinking, 'We're going to beat people.'" Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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