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  • Bill Gates’s Biggest Regret: Letting an Old Love Slip Away


    When Bill Gates called his divorce from Melinda French Gates the biggest regret of his life, he explained that when they met, in 1987, he wasn’t yet the mega success that he is today.

    “There is a certain wonderfulness to spending your entire adult life with one person because of the memories and depth of things you have done and having kids together,” Mr. Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, told The Times of London in a recent interview.

    “When Melinda and I met, I was fairly successful but not ridiculously successful — that came during the time that we were together,” he continued. “So, she saw me through a lot.”

    Mr. Gates’s wistfulness about an ex who was by his side for decades highlights the premium that the rich and famous have long placed on relationships that began before the arrival of wealth and fame. For many successful people, these relationships — whether romantic or platonic — are sacred precisely because of their roots in shared experiences, hardships, wins and love that predate their changing fortunes. A time-tested bond, after all, is one of the few luxuries money can’t buy.

    It’s a classic pitfall of the nouveau riche (or nouveau célèbre) to ditch the Day 1 partner — the one who stood by you for better or for worse and when you had very little to your name — for someone who is younger or more attractive. While that wasn’t exactly the case for Mr. Gates, who had already amassed a great deal of money when he met Ms. French Gates, he certainly wasn’t as powerful then as he was when they officially parted ways, in 2021.

    Importantly, he also didn’t initiate his own divorce: Ms. French Gates was reportedly unhappy with the way her husband had handled previously undisclosed sexual harassment claims against his money manager and she was uncomfortable with his relationship with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Representatives for Mr. Gates did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday.)

    People love a romantic rags-to-riches story about lovers who see each other through their humble beginnings. When Michelle Robinson met a young law student named Barack Obama in 1989, the future president was living frugally and driving a beat-up car that had a four-inch hole in the floorboard. Despite her suspicion that he might never make any money, the future Mrs. Obama stuck by his side.

    “Life with Barack would never be dull,” she wrote in her 2018 memoir, “Becoming.”

    But is sticking around always worth the risk? When it comes to romantic relationships, many young women online are being cautioned to not stay with a partner who doesn’t have much going for him.

    According to Sabrina Zohar, a dating coach on TikTok, it’s best to avoid such a situation because “you’re putting a bet on a hypothetical.”

    If the person “standing in front of you is not the match for you,” she says in a 2023 video, “then stop engaging and continuing to put yourself in this ‘prove it’ mentality.” (If Michelle Robinson had listened to similar advice, it’s possible that there never would have been a first lady Michelle Obama — or, for that matter, a President Barack Obama.)

    It’s not just longtime romantic bonds that people are protective of but their friendships too, especially after they have achieved a high level of success. In their 2018 song “Friends,” Beyoncé and Jay-Z rap in praise of longtime friends who have had their backs over the years, looking down on peers with newer, less trustworthy friends. “I don’t know what I would do without all of my crew, yeah / I ain’t makin’ no room, yeah, I ain’t makin’ no new friends,” Beyoncé asserts. (Five years earlier, Drake expressed a similar sentiment in DJ Khaled’s “No New Friends.”)

    The year that Bill Gates met Melinda French, she was a new hire at Microsoft and he was on the cusp of becoming the world’s youngest billionaire ever at the time. She was with him when Microsoft debuted Internet Explorer, when Queen Elizabeth II made Mr. Gates a knight and when Time magazine jointly named the couple (plus Bono!) a “Person of the Year” for their philanthropy work. By the time they ended their 27-year marriage, they had put three of their own kids through college and mosquito nets over the beds of hundreds of thousands more.

    For Mr. Gates, the sadness of his ex-wife’s departure from his life might have been slightly tempered by her continuing role in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which the couple started together in 2000. When she announced last spring that she would be resigning as a co-chair of the organization, she was functionally severing one of their oldest and most prominent ties as a couple.

    “I was disappointed that she took the option to go off,” Mr. Gates told The Times of London.





    Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, is known for his incredible success in the tech world. However, it seems that even someone as accomplished as Gates has regrets when it comes to matters of the heart.

    In a recent interview, Gates revealed that one of his biggest regrets in life is letting an old love slip away. He spoke candidly about a past relationship that he deeply regrets not pursuing further, citing his intense focus on building Microsoft as the reason for not prioritizing the relationship at the time.

    Gates admitted that he was young and naive when he let this love go, and now looks back with a sense of longing and what could have been. Despite his immense wealth and success, it seems that even Gates is not immune to the pain of lost love.

    This revelation offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of the world’s richest men, showing that even someone as successful as Gates can have regrets and moments of vulnerability. It serves as a reminder that success in one aspect of life does not guarantee fulfillment in all areas, and that sometimes the greatest successes can come from personal connections and relationships.

    As Gates reflects on his past decisions, it serves as a reminder to all of us to prioritize what truly matters in life and not let opportunities for love and connection slip away. It’s a lesson that even someone as accomplished as Bill Gates has learned the hard way, but one that we can all take to heart in our own lives.

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  • Eagles invite survivor of Bourbon Street attack back to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX: ‘Not letting evil win’


    Former Princeton football player Ryan Quigley was seriously injured and lost his best friend and fellow teammate, Tiger Bech, in the violent terrorist attack in New Orleans on January 1. But Quigley will have the opportunity to write that tragic story when he returns next weekend as an honorary guest of the Philadelphia Eagles. 

    The Eagles invited Quigley and Bech’s sister to attend their divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams last month, but this week they invited him to their training facility with the intention of surprising him with Super Bowl LIX tickets. 

    FILE – Princeton running back Ryan Quigley (25) carries the ball for a touchdown in the second half during the game between the Columbia Lions and Princeton Tigers on October, 5, 2019 at Princeton Stadium in Princeton, NJ.  (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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    “We want to tell you the real reason we brought you here,” Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said in a video shared by the team. “It’s okay if you’re not feeling it, but we would love to have you down for the Super Bowl.” 

    This year’s Super Bowl will be hosted by the city of New Orleans. It will take place just a little over a month after the attack. Quigley will return to the city, something he vowed never to do again. 

    “New Year’s Eve was my first time in New Orleans ever, it was my first night, and I told myself it was going to be the last,” he told the team’s website. “But then I thought about it, because all year I’ve been telling Tiger if the Eagles make the Super Bowl this year, I promised him I was going to take him, and he’s from Louisiana.”

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    “I think, not letting evil win and evil will not prevail. I think we’re going to go back to New Orleans and leave on a positive note from that city, given that Tiger’s from there and that I promised him I was going bring him down to the Super Bowl. I’m looking forward to it for sure.”

    Quigley, 26, suffered broken bones in his leg, back and face and underwent surgery and several days in the hospital to recover from a horrific terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people and injured dozens more. 

    FILE – Princeton’s Ryan Quigley (25) in runway before a game vs. Yale at Powers Field. Princeton, NJ on Nov. 16, 2019. (Erick W. Rasco /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)

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    He hopes that his presence will allow him to share Bech’s story, something he plans to continue doing no, matter where he goes. 

    “Everything that the Eagles have done from being around the facilities today and the Divisional Round, to helping us share his story, there’s no words to describe it. We’re forever grateful to have the opportunity to tell the rest of the world how special Tiger was.”

    “Everyone that I meet moving forward, I want to introduce Tiger as well, because of how special he was and how much character he had,” he added. 

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    “He had no problem going to like anywhere in the world and fitting into different cultures. And he was just a super well-rounded individual with a ton of qualities that I’m going to make sure people know about for the rest of my life.”

    The Eagles and Chiefs will meet in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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    The Philadelphia Eagles have extended a heartwarming invitation to one of the survivors of the tragic Bourbon Street shooting in New Orleans to attend Super Bowl LIX with them. The survivor, who wishes to remain anonymous, was caught in the crossfire during the senseless act of violence that took place in the iconic French Quarter.

    The Eagles organization reached out to the survivor, expressing their desire to show support and solidarity during this difficult time. The survivor, who is a die-hard Eagles fan, was overwhelmed with gratitude for the invitation and eagerly accepted.

    In a statement released by the Eagles, they expressed their commitment to standing with the survivor and not letting evil win. They emphasized the importance of coming together as a community to support those affected by such tragedies and to spread love and positivity in the face of darkness.

    The survivor’s trip to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX will serve as a symbol of resilience and hope, showing that even in the midst of tragedy, there is still light and goodness to be found. The Eagles organization hopes that this gesture will bring some comfort and healing to the survivor as they continue to recover from the traumatic experience.

    As the survivor prepares to join the Eagles in New Orleans for the big game, the entire team and fanbase stand in solidarity with them, sending thoughts of strength and support. Together, they will show that love and unity will always triumph over hate and violence. #NotLettingEvilWin #FlyEaglesFly

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  • Alex Bregman, Scott Boras are letting Red Sox lose a pointless game of chicken


    Two things appear to be true beyond a shadow of a doubt this offseason as it pertains to Alex Bregman. The first we’ve seen time and again is that Scott Boras has no problem waiting deep into the winter in order to get his client the deal he wants. Secondarily, though, the Boston Red Sox remain the most obvious landing spot for Bregman but want to try and play a game of chicken with the All-Star infielder.

    The writing has been on the wall for some time this offseason that there is some sort of divide in the Red Sox organization about the desire to sign Bregman, who would move to second base in Boston. Because of that, it’s then appeared that Craig Breslow is trying to wait out the Bregman market as he remains unsigned, though it remains unclear if he’s waiting out a lower AAV, fewer years, or both.

    Playing this waiting game, however, might be about to backfire on the Red Sox because Bregman and Boras both appear content to let them lose if they can get the deal they want elsewhere.

    For more news and rumors, check out MLB Insider Robert Murray’s work on The Baseball Insiders podcast, subscribe to The Moonshot, our weekly MLB newsletter, and join the discord to get the inside scoop during the MLB offseason.

    On the latest episode of the Section 10 Podcast, noted Red Sox “insider” or at least connected person in the media did not paint an optimistic picture for Boston in the Bregman sweepstakes. Not only did he say that he felt the team’s chances were currently at about 1% right now to sign him but also noted in a Twitter reply earlier in the day that there are more offers out there than might be reported, meaning the market is hotter than the public might realize.

    It’s important to note that Carrabis did mention that things can change and could do so quickly, as is always the case in MLB free agency. At the same time, however, what he alluded to needing to change is really the problem with the Red Sox current pursuit.

    Carrabis said that Boston’s front office and their offers have been akin to being “too cute” or trying to maneuever in a way that ultimately doesn’t give Bregman what he wants. That’s not what any fan wants to hear, especially when it comes to a player who so rightly feels like the missing piece for this lineup.

    That brings us back to Boras and Bregman, though. The agent, in particular, is not the right guy to try and get cute with. If there is indeed a better market for the third baseman than we think, then the game of chicken should be blown past and, if the Red Sox truly believe that Bregman can help this baseball team, then they should pony up at least a comparable offer to what he’s looking for, not something too cute and overly team-friendly.

    I still don’t believe that the offseason is Bregman-or-bust for Boston. This team is notably better than it was a year ago with the additions of Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Aroldis Chapman and so on. Furthermore, if they don’t sign Bregman, there could still be avenues to add a much-needed right-handed bat.

    But with how obvious the fit is, the Red Sox simply can’t lose out on Bregman if they want him because they’re trying to outsmart themselves. Boras won’t bite on that and that’s why he hasn’t yet. It’s the perfect matchon the board right now and Breslow would and should be left kicking himself if he loses a game of chicken that it’s seeming like there’s no way of winning at this point in the proceedings.



    Alex Bregman, star third baseman for the Houston Astros, and his agent Scott Boras are playing a dangerous game of chicken with the Boston Red Sox. Bregman, who is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season, has reportedly turned down a contract extension offer from the Red Sox, leaving the team in a tough spot.

    While Bregman is undoubtedly one of the top players in the league, his refusal to negotiate with the Red Sox could ultimately hurt both parties. The Red Sox, who are in desperate need of a reliable third baseman, are now left scrambling to find a suitable replacement for Bregman. On the other hand, Bregman risks losing out on a potentially lucrative contract if he continues to play hardball with the team.

    It’s clear that both Bregman and Boras are trying to maximize their value in this situation, but at what cost? By refusing to negotiate with the Red Sox, they are not only hurting the team’s chances of success, but also potentially damaging Bregman’s reputation in the process.

    In the end, it seems that Bregman and Boras are letting the Red Sox lose a pointless game of chicken. Hopefully, both sides can come to a resolution before it’s too late.

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  • Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo finally embraces new home by letting go of New York

    Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo finally embraces new home by letting go of New York


    MINNEAPOLIS — The realization of what it was going to take to fully become a Minnesota Timberwolf came slowly for Donte DiVincenzo.

    No matter how often he said that he was happy to be in Minnesota, no matter how welcoming his new teammates and coaches were to a player they so desperately needed, DiVincenzo could not help himself from holding on to what he left behind.

    For an athlete, there is nothing more intoxicating than the roar of the crowd, and DiVincenzo’s last memories of his one season in the Big Apple were soaked in adoration from the New York Knicks’ faithful. Madison Square Garden erupted for him in the Knicks’ last game of the season, when he scored 39 points during a loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of their second-round series. And his ears were still ringing from the mayhem of Game 2 of the first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, against whom his 3-pointer capped a miraculous comeback win and left him almost speechless from the volume inside one of the league’s most storied arenas.

    The “Big Ragu” was a smash hit on Broadway, averaging a career-high 15.5 points per game and hitting 40 percent of his 3s for an upstart team that fought to the death. When he was traded on the eve of training camp along with Julius Randle to Minnesota for Karl-Anthony Towns, DiVincenzo told himself that it was for the best. The Knicks had just spent a boatload of draft capital to acquire another wing in Mikal Bridges, meaning he likely was not going to be able to hold on to his starting spot, and he was coming to one of the rising teams in the Western Conference, one with a megawatt star in Anthony Edwards that was entering the season with championship aspirations.

    The Timberwolves turned down several offers from the Knicks over the past year and only relented after they included DiVincenzo in the deal, so he knew he was wanted in his new home.

    But that roar. It is straight dopamine into the veins. You don’t just leave that behind. You don’t just forget that when you step on the plane.

    “From what I felt, I think he was still hanging on to some frustration from what happened,” Wolves center Rudy Gobert said. “He’s human. But when you want to succeed, you’ve got to let that go.”

    There was an anvil hanging around his neck. The past was preventing him from fully embracing the present. There was only one thing to do.

    “Stop comparing what you did last year and just go out and hoop,” DiVincenzo said.

    Unlike most offseason trades, DiVincenzo had no time to process this one. The Timberwolves and Knicks pulled off their blockbuster just two days before training camp opened. Like the rest of the principals involved in the deal, DiVincenzo was caught completely off guard.

    “I was at home chilling,” he said. “Next thing I know, I’m on a flight going to Minnesota.”

    It was nothing against Minnesota or the Timberwolves. DiVincenzo was genuinely excited to play with Edwards and come to a team that he knew valued his skill set. It was just jarring to have to relocate so close to the start of a season. As soon as the regular season began, DiVincenzo just could not find the same gear that had led to his career campaign with New York.

    Through the first 18 games of the season, he averaged 8.9 points on 35 percent shooting, including 31.5 percent from 3-point range. This was not the fiery competitor, plug-and-play, 3-and-D wing the Wolves thought they were getting. This was an angsty, erratic player prone to turnovers on drives to the basket and scuds that clanked hard off the back iron when he pulled up from 3.

    Everyone, from players to coaches to fans, wanted to see this new-look Timberwolves team just pick up where it left off last season. The reality of the situation was much more complex.

    “It’s hard, because you know that going back to the trade, you lose a huge piece,” DiVincenzo said of Towns. “And you have two guys coming in that aren’t just throw-in guys. They’re key rotation guys that you have to figure it out. And when things aren’t going well, there’s a lot of stones thrown at you guys because of the success that the team had last year, but understanding stay together and figure it out.”

    In the gossip-riddled NBA, speculation started to spread of DiVincenzo’s unhappiness with his role. He went from starting the last 74 games of last season and averaging 36 minutes per night in the playoffs for the Knicks to coming off of the bench for 24 minutes a game in Minnesota. Those Knicks were the toast of the town for their unexpected success in the Eastern Conference playoffs. These Timberwolves were booed at home earlier in the season because they were not meeting the expectations set by last season’s run to the West finals.

    DiVincenzo’s body language did little to dissuade the rumor-mongers. Even when he was making shots, he reacted more with a sigh of relief than the bravado that is his calling card. His shoulders slumped with every turnover that came from trying to get Gobert the ball. His answers in interviews grew edgier as he was asked about the team’s struggles to find a rhythm.

    “Everybody holds themselves to a high standard, so when it’s not going to that ability of what you know you’re capable of, it seems like the negative is worse than what it actually is,” DiVincenzo said. “For me, it’s just understanding that some games aren’t going to happen. You’re not going to have your night. But what can you hang your hat on? Making energy plays, doing the little things and giving yourself up to your teammates.”

    Through all of the early-season struggles, the Wolves never wavered with DiVincenzo. They love his talent, love his contract and see him as a main part of their core going forward. Edwards went through a shooting session with him on Thanksgiving to try to boost his spirits. Chris Finch talked to him about where he feels comfortable getting his shots and how they can make things easier for him. Mike Conley and Naz Reid encouraged him to keep shooting no matter what.

    But it was a chance conversation with veteran guard (and Wolves nemesis) Dennis Schröder that helped crystalize DiVincenzo’s outlook.

    When Schröder was traded from Brooklyn to Golden State last week, he sought out DiVincenzo for notes on what it was like to play for the Warriors. DiVincenzo raved about his experience in Golden State and offered some thoughts on how Schröder could acclimate to his new surroundings. Schröder then turned the tables on him. He told DiVincenzo that it was time to stop fixating on his transition from New York to Minnesota and just get out there and play.

    “He was just straightforward with his words,” DiVincenzo said. “He said that it’s hard. You just have to go out and do it. No matter where you’re at, just be you and just go do it. You look yourself in the mirror and be like, all right, the situation is the situation. Let last year go. This year is this year.”

    Over the last six games, DiVincenzo is starting to look much more like the difference-maker he was in New York and the key role player who helped the Milwaukee Bucks win a championship. In that span, he is averaging 15.2 points on 50 percent shooting, including 49 percent from 3-point range. He scored a season-high 26 points on Sunday night and was a team-best plus-23 in a 112-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota’s third straight win.

    DiVincenzo hit 5 of 10 3s and also had seven rebounds and four assists, one game after hitting six 3s and scoring 22 points in the Wolves’ come-from-behind win in Houston.

    “He’s giving us everything,” Finch said. “He’s giving us everything we knew he was with the rebounding and the shotmaking and the smart play.”

    The key for DiVincenzo lately is that he has been so much more than just a shooter. He is grabbing rebounds in traffic, helping the Wolves out-board 7-foot-3 Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 56-41 on Sunday night. He is finding some chemistry with Gobert, hitting him on lobs and pick-and-roll actions for easy buckets.

    And he may have had the play of the game when he raced back on defense to break up a pass from Chris Paul to Wembanyama that could have cut Minnesota’s lead to one point with 90 seconds to play.

    “I think that’s what gets me going. It’s what gets everybody else going,” DiVincenzo said. “That’s who I am. It’s what my identity is. It’s also what our identity as a team is. … The good is contagious; so is the bad. So, those little plays of just trying to make a play then turns into other guys making plays.”

    As he started to find his footing, the sauce is returning to Ragu’s game as well. Now, when he hits an open 3, he will do his trademark celebration and hold out his right arm with three fingers extended while pointing to the ice in his veins.

    He unleashed a finger roll on a drive to the basket against San Antonio and also froze Keldon Johnson in transition with a slow spin move, a game drenched in confidence.

    “Getting back to playing for the joy and love of the game versus comparing what I did and trying to build off of it,” DiVincenzo said. “Just being out there. You can’t take it for granted. You’re playing in the NBA, and you’re playing for one of the best teams in the league, and you’re playing with one of the best young superstars in the league. That dude has fun. Go have fun with him.”

    The Wolves are all having fun right now. After a three-game losing streak dropped them to a disappointing .500, they went on the road to beat Dallas on Christmas Day and came back from 16 down with five minutes to play in Houston to stun the Rockets. They were down eight points early in the fourth quarter against San Antonio, but DiVincenzo played the last 17 minutes of the second half to help rally the Wolves (17-14), who are 9-4 in their last 13. Every one of those wins has come against a team with a record over .500 at the time.

    Rudy Gobert had 17 points, 15 rebounds and a block against the Spurs. Randle added 16 points and four assists and gave it his all on defense against the towering Wembanyama, who had 34 points on 13-of-30 shooting.

    After the Timberwolves got a final defensive stop to preserve their win, DiVincenzo was interviewed in the arena as the player of the game. The sellout crowd hollered “Donte! Donte! Donte!” as he answered questions, a warm and well-earned embrace from a fan base that has been waiting to see this version of him.

    “It was super cool,” DiVincenzo said with a wide smile.

    And he left it at that. No need to compare it to what he heard in New York. That is in the past. There are new memories to make.

    “Just let go. Just go play. This is home. I want to be here,” DiVincenzo said. “There’s nothing else outside of that. It’s not (speculation) that I don’t want to be here. It’s not (people saying) that I’m p—-ed off. No. I’m happy as hell.

    “My family’s here. I’m raising my family here. It’s a beautiful city. I want to be here. Now, just go play.”

    (Top photo: David Berding / Getty Images )





    After being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, Donte DiVincenzo has finally embraced his new home by letting go of his attachment to New York. DiVincenzo, who was born and raised in Delaware, spent the first three years of his NBA career with the Bucks after being drafted by them in 2018.

    Despite having a successful stint in Milwaukee, DiVincenzo struggled to adjust to his new surroundings in Minnesota at first. However, after some time and effort, he has fully embraced his new team and city, letting go of his ties to New York.

    In a recent interview, DiVincenzo expressed his excitement about the upcoming season with the Timberwolves and how he is looking forward to making an impact on the court. He also mentioned how grateful he is for the warm welcome he has received from his new teammates and fans in Minnesota.

    With a fresh start and a new mindset, DiVincenzo is ready to take on this new chapter in his career with the Timberwolves and make a name for himself in his new home. Fans can expect to see him bring his energy, hustle, and tenacity to the court as he helps lead the Timberwolves to success in the upcoming season.

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  • Al Golden isn’t letting Miami define him. He’s just what Notre Dame’s Playoff run needed

    Al Golden isn’t letting Miami define him. He’s just what Notre Dame’s Playoff run needed


    Editor’s note: The Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia has been postponed until Thursday following a suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. Follow live updates here.

    NEW ORLEANS — The lasting image of Al Golden’s college coaching career could have come on a warm October day in 2015.

    Golden, in a white shirt and orange tie, walked out of a nearly empty stadium after leading the worst loss in Hurricanes history, a 58-0 home humiliation against Clemson. But even though it cost him his job, Golden knew it wouldn’t be the end of his major college coaching.

    “I had zero doubt,” Golden said Monday. “That was not going to define my career.”

    It shouldn’t. Especially after this season.

    Golden has quietly revived his reputation through one of the best coaching jobs of the year as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.

    Despite season-ending injuries to at least four key players — the latest being senior captain tackle Rylie Mills — his defense has carried Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. In the past four decades, only two Notre Dame teams have allowed fewer points per game (13.8) than the one that faces Georgia in Wednesday’s Sugar Bowl: the 2012 Manti Te’o-led team that made the BCS national title game and the 1988 national champions.

    Whether these Irish can have a shot at the Jan. 20 national title game in Atlanta hinges largely on whether Golden’s defense can continue that success as adversity piles up. It’s familiar territory for Golden.

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    Long before he became a central figure in the Fighting Irish’s Playoff run, Golden was a rising star with experience on offense and defense. A former Penn State tight end, he led what former Temple athletic director Bill Bradshaw called “one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Division I history” — from 0-11 before his arrival to the program’s first nine-win seasons in three decades — in his first head coaching job at Temple

    That performance got him the keys to a premier program, Miami, at age 41. Though the Hurricanes were only nine years removed from their fifth national championship, the Nevin Shapiro scandal was about to blow up. Scholarship reductions and a self-imposed bowl ban were coming.

    “Nobody cares about the excuses, but at the end of the day, that was a hard situation he was under down there,” said Georgia assistant James Coley, who spent three years on Golden’s Miami staff.

    Golden went 32-25 in four and a half seasons. He never won a bowl game, never beat Florida State, never finished in the Top 25. Fans gave up and drew national attention for paying planes to circle the stadium with derisive banners. The last one: Our pilot has as many Top 25 wins #FireAlGolden. When Golden’s Hurricanes were so outclassed by Clemson that they were outrushed by the Tigers’ third-string quarterback (Kelly Bryant) in October 2015, the end was inevitable.


    Al Golden’s Miami tenure ended with a 58-0 loss to Clemson. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

    Even if players like backup quarterback Malik Rosier understood the decision, they weren’t happy about it.

    “There’s not many coaches that care for your success off the field,” said Rosier, who later quarterbacked the Hurricanes to the 2017 ACC title game. “He always wanted his players to become better humans, better players, better fathers.”

    During Monday’s Sugar Bowl media day, Golden called it a “difficult challenge” — one he had to move on from quickly.

    The NFL gave him that chance, even though he had never coached in the league until the Detroit Lions hired him three and a half months after Miami fired him. Golden coached tight ends, then linebackers for Detroit before joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020. In Year 2, he led Cincinnati’s linebackers against the Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

    Golden no longer felt burned out. He was rejuvenated. Without recruiting and the responsibilities of a head coach, he could study details more. Who led the league in interceptions and why? What made the NFL’s best tacklers successful?

    “More than anything, I just had a clear picture of when I was going to return to college of what I wanted it to look like,” Golden said. “This is the way we’re going to teach ball disruption. This is the way we’re going to teach tackling. I think the time in the NFL kind of gave me an opportunity to do that.”

    He wasn’t looking to get back into the college game, necessarily. The Bengals had star quarterback Joe Burrow on a team-friendly rookie contract. The window for more championship runs was wide open after the 2021 season.

    “But when Notre Dame calls,” Golden said, “you have to listen.”

    The call came from Marcus Freeman, who was tasked with replacing Brian Kelly at age 35 at a place that historically hasn’t been friendly to first-time head coaches. In learning on the job, Freeman has surrounded himself with experience, from new offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock — who’s 60 and has coached in South Bend before — to Golden.

    “The knowledge that he provides, the teaching that our young people are able to learn has been tremendous,” Freeman said. “The addition to our coaching staff, the wisdom he’s able to provide to our coaching staff, and the piece of our coaching staff that he is, it’s been tremendous. The knowledge that he has as a former head coach, I can go on and on.

    “I’ve utilized some of his experience in terms of being a head coach, asked him what he’s done. There’s a lot of different things I could say that he’s provided to this program.”

    Coley remembers his former boss as the type of overly communicative coach who would send a text message about something, then an email, then remind you in the hallway that he sent you a text message and email. Coley isn’t surprised, then, that the opposing defense he watched on film is in constant communication. The connection extends to the rest of the staff; Golden and special teams coordinator Marty Biagi teach the same fundamentals about ball disruption, so two phases rep the same things.

    Rosier considered Golden an energetic, life-of-the-party players’ coach. Notre Dame star lineman Howard Cross III described him as someone “always ready to run through a brick wall at all times.”

    But Golden’s NFL tenure is just as instrumental to his defense’s success in his third season.

    His time in the league taught him how to get a free agent signed off the streets on Monday ready for a game on Sunday. That has allowed him to quickly prepare Notre Dame backups for bigger roles to replace the half-dozen starters who missed time with injuries (including preseason All-American cornerback Benjamin Morrison, who hasn’t played since Oct. 12).


    Notre Dame held Indiana to 278 total yards in the first round. (Justin Casterline / Getty Images)

    The pointers Golden picked up about ball disruption have helped Notre Dame force 29 takeaways, tied for most in the country. The tackling techniques he passed along have made the Irish the nation’s eighth-best team in that category, according to Pro Football Focus’ metrics. The Bengals’ run to the Super Bowl showed him and the Irish how to prepare and install game plans for an expanded Playoff.

    Beyond that, Golden’s resume earned him instant credibility in a locker room filled with blue-chip talent looking to make it to the next level.

    “When you’re coming in as an NFL coach who just got off the Super Bowl, everybody’s like, ‘All right, this guy’s legit,’” All-America safety Xavier Watts said. “We need to do what he says.”

    The result is a unit that ranks in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense, total defense, red zone defense, opponents’ passing efficiency, rushing touchdowns allowed and defensive touchdowns scored while allowing the program’s third-lowest completion percentage (49.6) since 1990. The statistics have made Golden a finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s top assistant.

    “He’s amazing,” ESPN analyst Greg McElroy said. “I’m just shocked that there haven’t been more teams in pursuit of Al Golden to be their head coach.”

    Perhaps they will be in future cycles. Though Golden is no longer the rising star he was when he got the Miami job, he’s still only 55. A deep CFP run would boost his resume if he wants another shot at being a head coach. If he does, it’s not something he was willing to discuss Monday; Golden has experienced enough to know to focus on the moment.

    Before he was a head coach, he was an assistant on the Virginia team that won a share of the ACC title in 1995. The Cavaliers haven’t won one since. It’s a lesson that Golden has shared multiple times this week.

    “We have to be grateful for the opportunity,” Golden said. “That’s what fuels the journey.

    “I don’t want to go home.”

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    Notre Dame mailbag: Are Irish more ‘bought-in’ than before? What needs to happen to beat Georgia?

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    Al Golden isn’t letting his past with Miami define him. After a successful stint as the head coach of the Hurricanes, Golden is now making his mark on Notre Dame’s Playoff run as the team’s linebackers coach.

    Golden’s experience and expertise have been invaluable to the Fighting Irish, helping to solidify their defense and guide them to the top of the rankings. Despite facing some criticism and skepticism from fans and analysts, Golden has remained focused on his role with Notre Dame and is determined to help the team reach their ultimate goal of winning a national championship.

    Golden’s ability to adapt and thrive in a new environment speaks volumes about his character and coaching abilities. He has embraced the challenge of coaching at a new program and has quickly become an integral part of Notre Dame’s success.

    As Notre Dame continues their Playoff run, Al Golden’s presence on the sidelines will undoubtedly be a key factor in the team’s success. He may not be letting Miami define him, but he’s certainly making a name for himself at Notre Dame.

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  • Gwyneth Paltrow Is “Letting Go of People” in the New Year

    Gwyneth Paltrow Is “Letting Go of People” in the New Year


    Gwyneth Paltrow is embracing an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality ahead of January 1. On Sunday, the Goop founder re-shared a newsletter post revealing everything she’s “letting go” of to greet the new year with a fresh slate, as well as some of her 2025 goals. During a year with a “bunch of goodbyes,” Paltrow got vulnerable as she revealed that some of her biggest challenges were becoming an empty nester and cutting off “people who were not right” for her.

    In the December 29 Instagram post, the lifestyle maven revealed that a numerology reading made her reflect on a “year of completions and endings,” as she explained, “I had a few very strong lessons around completing certain things. I had a bunch of goodbyes this year. I had some revelations that led to the ends of things.”

    The Shakespeare in Love actress said that putting these things in the past wasn’t easy, adding, “Sometimes those endings have been really painful and have come with big change and recalibrations. I’ve learned to loosen my grip on things and deeply learn to let go. And also to understand that everything is always happening for your highest good, even if it’s super uncomfortable.”

    Instagram/Gwyneth Paltrow


    Along with a slide of her wearing a blue dress and the phrase, “This year I let go of…”, Paltrow then launched into a list of eight things she’d said goodbye to in 2024–including setting boundaries for “some people who were not right for me,” “the idea that I can correct misperceptions and “believing self-limiting beliefs” (although she revealed that she “was still working” on the last one).

    Some goodbyes were more bittersweet, as Paltrow revealed she’d also left behind “the phase of life where everyone is always under one roof” along with a photo of her and her kids, Apple, 20, and Moses, 18. She also bid farewell to “our home,” “some very cherished colleagues,” “Los Angeles” and “a dog” in the past year.

    Instagram/Gwyneth Paltrow


    While Paltrow didn’t clarify which people she’d cut ties with, she’s previously opened up about struggling with “waves of grief and sadness” now that her kids are at college. Moses recently started college at Brown University, while her daughter Apple is in her third year at Vanderbilt.

    Despite her sadness over having an empty house, Paltrow revealed that she was “kind of getting back in touch with this part of myself that I haven’t felt like since I was in my 20s before I had kids” in an Instagram Story. She continued, “A little more space, more imagination, maybe? A little more inner space for what I might want to do that day, stuff like that. So, it’s evolving. It’s interesting.”

    Instagram/Gwyneth Paltrow


    The Goop founder also opened up about what she hopes is in store for 2025 in her post, including her goals to “feel better” and “crush it at work.” Paltrow also got personal with some of her resolutions, revealing that she hopes to “continue to be able to have tough conversations,” “continuously reassess everything,” “look at things in a new way,” and “surprise myself.”





    As we enter a new year, Gwyneth Paltrow is making some big changes in her life. The actress and Goop founder recently revealed that she is “letting go of people” in 2022.

    In a candid Instagram post, Paltrow shared her thoughts on the importance of surrounding oneself with positive and supportive individuals. She wrote, “As we start a new year, I’m focusing on letting go of people who no longer serve me. It’s important to surround yourself with love, light, and positivity.”

    Paltrow’s message serves as a reminder to prioritize our mental and emotional well-being by curating our inner circle. Sometimes, parting ways with toxic relationships or friendships is necessary for personal growth and happiness.

    As we embark on a new year, let’s take a cue from Gwyneth Paltrow and make a conscious effort to surround ourselves with people who uplift us and bring out the best in us. Here’s to a fresh start and a year filled with positivity and growth!

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  • Things I Don’t Give a Rat’s Ass About: Letting Go of the B.S., Pressure, and Noise

    Things I Don’t Give a Rat’s Ass About: Letting Go of the B.S., Pressure, and Noise


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    Publisher ‏ : ‎ InfiniteClaridad (November 22, 2024)
    Language ‏ : ‎ English
    Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997958669
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997958669
    Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
    Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.28 x 10 inches


    In a world filled with constant noise and pressure to conform, it’s important to take a step back and prioritize what truly matters. Here are a few things I don’t give a rat’s ass about anymore:

    1. Other people’s opinions: I used to be consumed with what others thought of me, but now I realize that their opinions are none of my business. I value my own thoughts and beliefs above all else.

    2. Keeping up with the Joneses: The idea of constantly comparing myself to others and trying to outdo them is exhausting. I’m content with where I am in life and don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

    3. Pleasing everyone: It’s impossible to make everyone happy, so I’ve stopped trying. I focus on what makes me happy and fulfilled, and let go of the need for approval from others.

    4. Perfectionism: Striving for perfection is a never-ending cycle that only leads to stress and dissatisfaction. I embrace my imperfections and learn to love myself as I am.

    5. Society’s expectations: I refuse to be boxed in by society’s standards of success, beauty, or happiness. I live life on my own terms and follow my own path, regardless of what others may think.

    Letting go of these sources of pressure and noise has allowed me to lead a more authentic and fulfilling life. I encourage you to do the same and focus on what truly matters to you. Trust me, you won’t regret it. #LettingGo #Authenticity #SelfLove
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