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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Buy $20 Million Hidden Hills Mansion
DWYANE WADE AND GABRIELLE UNION
Not two years after they paid $6 million for a Mediterranean- style villa in L. A.’s Sherman Oaks neighborhood, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are at it again. The megawatt couple recently purchased a mansion in the Hidden Hills area for a whopping $20 mil- lion, according to Variety. The home, which they reportedly bought in an off-market deal, spans three stories spread across approximately 22,000 square feet; it comprises seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Variety reports that a listing for the home reveals such luxe fea- tures as a double-height ro- tunda entry with a spiral staircase; a home theater; a fit- ness suite with a spa and sauna; and a wine storage and tasting room. Outside, the home boasts a stunning zero-edge infinity swimming pool, numerous sunny spaces for lounging, and a poolside cabana perfect for al- fresco dining. A 12-car garage rounds out the home’s offerings.
Union and Wade’s other home is no less impressive. Nes- tled in quiet Sherman Oaks, the 8,650-square-foot mansion fea- tures five bedrooms and eight- and-a-half bathrooms.
Of their other real estate holdings, the couple is currently looking to sell off a 12,000- square-foot waterside mansion that Wade bought for close to $10.7 million in 2010. It was last listed for $29 million after orig- inally being brought to market for $32.5 million.
Vanessa Bryant Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Helicopter Company
From left, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daugh- ter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, wife Vanessa and daughter Na- talia Diamante Bryant are seen before a Connecticut-UCLA NCAA women's basketball game in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.
Peter King 'Really Wants' Jameis
Winston To Sign With The
Steelers; It's Not Happening
You read that headline right, folks. (Man, isn’t the NFL off- season great?)
While Jameis Winston cer- tainly had a so called tumul- tuous 2019 season by the bias critics, but the idea of him sign- ing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as NBC Sports’ Peter King wants, seems a little far fetched. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers needs to sign Winston as soon as possible.
Despite throwing for 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns and 30 in- terceptions last season, Win- ston’s future with the Buccaneers is cloudier now than when the season started. The team likely wants to see what’s available in free agency before making a commitment to Win- ston one way or the other. So, if Winston does end up leaving the bay, could Pittsburgh really be in the cards?
It definitely sounds like a crazy idea, but the more you hear King talk about it in his “Football Morning In America” column, the more sense it seems to make for both the Steelers and Winston.
Per King:
“I think I really want the Steelers to sign Jameis Win- ston. Sit for a year, get him ready to conditionally succeed
JAMEIS WINSTON
Ben Roethlisberger, and if the interceptions continue in 2021, he’s gone after one sea- son. Risky, but the upside could be pretty great. Now, the con- tract would have to be one Winston would want to do; he’d likely have a chance to play sooner elsewhere if he leaves Tampa. I’m just talking about a coach-player relationship (Mike Tomlin-Winston) dy- namic I’d like to see. Plus, I’d rather have Winston on the rebound than Mason Rudolph or Devlin Hodges or a draft pick that could be used in a wiser way.”
Vanessa Bryant filed a wrongful death lawsuit Mon- day against the owner of the helicopter that crashed last month in heavy fog, killing husband Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others.
The lawsuit alleges Island Express Helicopters was only certified to fly under visual flight rules, meaning with ade- quate visibility, and that foggy conditions the day of the tragedy should have grounded the chopper before it slammed into a hillside in Calabasas, Calif.
“On information and belief, the pilot in command, Ara George Zobayan, was re-
quired to fly only in conditions that he could navigate visu- ally,” the 72-page complaint obtained by the Daily News states.
The day of the tragedy, Zobayan “failed to properly monitor and assess the weather prior to takeoff” and “failed to abort the flight when he knew of the cloudy condi- tions," the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court states.
“Zobayan attempted to maneuver the helicopter up and forward to clear the clouds, then entered a turn sending the helicopter into the steep terrain at approximately 180 mph,” the lawsuit claims.
Jets Say Le'Veon Bell Staying Put
Buccaneers To Unveil New Uniforms In April 2020
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to return to the win- ning ways of their glory days, so what better way to do that than with a fresh new look?
The Bucs, who easily have one of the NFL’s most hideous jerseys, have heard the clamor- ing of fans and have decided to do something about it, which is a big credit to them!
Pete Carroll Leaves Door
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell, the subject of rampant trade speculation, isn't going anywhere in 2020. That was the message deliv- ered Tuesday by Jets general manager Joe Douglas, who addressed Bell's future with reporters at the NFL scouting combine. Douglas said there have been no trade discus- sions, adding that he has no plans to shop the former Pro Bowl back.
"There hasn't been talk as far as him going anywhere,"
LE’VEON BELL
Douglas said. "We're excited about Le'Veon. Le'Veon has been a great teammate. I can't tell you how great he's been. ... We're excited to have him."
Open To Another Marshawn
Marshawn Lynch has al- ready come out of retirement twice. He hasn’t officially retired again, but another return is ap- parently possible.
That’s according to Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, who clearly left the door open for a potential Lynch return in 2020.
MARSHAWN LYNCH
Lynch Return
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