Taking to her account on Monday, Spears, 40, wrote about her fiancé Sam Asghari, 28, saying that her recent purported weight gain was due to her being “food pregnant.” She then added: “So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby.” Spears’ representatives have yet to confirm if the singer is actually pregnant. Last year, Spears testified that her conservators weren’t allowing her to remove an intrauterine birth control device (IUD) so that she could have more children....

The pop icon, 39, took to Instagram to share a short video of herself showing off a new diamond ring, posing alongside her fiancé, 27. After model, actor and personal trainer Asghari asked Spears if she liked her new ring in the seconds-long clip, she enthusiastically responded: “Yes!” Captioning the footage, the star expressed her elation, writing: “I can’t f****** believe it 💍💍💍💍💍💍❣️!!!!!!” Following the announcement, Spears and The Family Business star Asghari received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from celebrities and fans alike, prompting the couple to express their gratitude in a follow-u[ statement....

The pop star, 39, was under the arrangement—which saw her personal and financial decisions taken out of her hands—for almost 14 years, until it was officially dissolved in a momentous Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling last Friday. Her father, Jamie Spears, had overseen the conservatorship since it was initially implemented in 2008, amid mental health concerns for the “Toxic” singer. He stepped down from the personal arm in 2019, citing health reasons, but was suspended from the financial branch in September....

The pop icon, 39, posted a set of pictures that showed her wearing white bikini bottoms and red boots as she clutched a red rose and protected her modesty with her hands. And in a lengthy accompanying caption, the singer discussed her changing body with her more than 33 million followers and revealed her motivation for sharing the images. “No guys … I didn’t get a boob job in just a week … nor am I pregnant …,” the mother-of-two began....

The arrival of these “serious musicals” brings sharp focus to what could be called the Fabulous Paradox of Broadway today. Record grosses pile up while the number of shows decreases, especially the number of straight plays. In the last four seasons 121 shows have opened on Broadway, only 28 of them plays. And most of these plays did not survive. Why has Broadway become a desert for serious drama? To provide some answers, the Broadway establishment has called in a consulting firm, Bain & Co....

When 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo broke his foot in Week 13, Purdy was thrust under center and given the reins to a Super Bowl contender in the midst of a playoff hunt. He shined against the Dolphins, going 25-for-37 with 210 yards, two touchdown passes and an interception. In his first NFL start, he again stood out, out-dueling Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in a 35-7 win by completing 16 of 21 pass attempts for 185 yards with two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and no turnovers....

Acute bronchitis is a relatively short-term illness that usually results from a viral infection and does not require treatment with antibiotics. If you are diagnosed with acute bronchitis, you can expect to recover in a period of days to weeks. In contrast, chronic bronchitis is a lifelong, serious illness. Common Bronchitis Symptoms Acute and chronic bronchitis share many of the same symptoms because they are both caused by inflammation of the bronchi....

After meeting with Denver Police Chief Robert White Tuesday afternoon, Marshall posted a photo of himself with White and a lengthy caption detailing his rationale and his efforts going forward. Marshall said taking a knee during the national anthem before Denver’s season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers wasn’t meant to offend anyone, but “to take a stand against social injustice” and “raise awareness and create some dialogue toward affecting positive change in our communities....

The defensive end is expected to leave Denver and join the Jaguars on a hefty six-year contract to become the NFL’s fourth-highest paid defensive lineman, 9News Denver reported Tuesday. MORE: 10 best player-team pairings | NFL free agency rumors Jacksonville will enter free agency with the most salary cap space in league history at more than $80 million. Since the Jaguars can’t officially sign Jackson until the start of free agency, the deal is expected to be executed shortly after the market opens at 4 p....

Manning’s sore right shoulder and battered ribcage were bad enough, but now his foot injury appears serious. Regardless of the prognosis and timetable, sitting him for the next seven weeks is Denver’s best course of action. Save what he has left in his 39-year-old arm and body for the playoffs. MORE: Worst games of Manning’s career | Storybook endings: Not Peyton’s thing Given what Manning has been throughout his career — a durable passer who plays through everything and (mostly) plays well while doing so — coach Gary Kubiak thought his quarterback would be fine....

Broncos running back C.J. Anderson has taken over the lead role in Denver with success, averaging 119.5 yards per game over the last four weeks. Anderson is on the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s props board for 83.5 rushing yards and we’re taking the OVER. Not only has Anderson run well of late, totaling at least 84 rushing yards in three of his last four games, but the Bengals have struggled to stop the run this season, allowing 124....

Getting injured didn’t help his cause early on, and the calendar year was turning into a nightmare rather than the dream 2014 he was hoping for. Things looked like they might be hitting bottom when Brooks reportedly angered his club coach because of a back tattoo he received, which forced him to miss practice time. Brooks overcame that misstep and fought his way back into a starting role. This past weekend he delivered a winning goal in a shutout victory, helping Hertha Berlin post a 2-0 win against last-place Eintracht Braunschweig....

The two-time US Open champion shared a picture from his photoshoot to his Instagram, encouraging followers to “go get a copy.” MORE: Phil Mickelson shows off weight loss and muscular physique A post shared by Brooks Koepka (@bkoepka) on Aug 21, 2019 at 6:27pm PDT 2017 PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas hilariously replied in the comments, “Nah man … I’m good.” Ahead of this year’s Players Championship, the 29-year-old said he lost 24 pounds in less than five months....

Could Cleveland wear a bullseye? “We don’t care,” Kitchens said. “It’s already on there, so it doesn’t matter. We’ll be ready to play. I don’t know what a bullseye is. … The expectations that you guys set doesn’t matter about our expectations. Our expectations are to perform the best we can do. That changes week to week a lot of times.” MORE: OBJ trade rumors won’t matter if WR keeps scaring away suitors...

He never played a down in the NFL, getting released by Seattle in March 2019 after a string of legal troubles. Now, for the first time since his release from the Seahawks, he will be a part of an NFL team. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Browns have decided to take a chance on McDowell, signing him to their 90-man roster. MORE: Browns draft picks 2021: Who did Cleveland take?...

Pittsburgh made it easier by choosing to rest Ben Roethlisberger and instead using Rudolph as its starting quarterback. It’ll be the first time Rudolph faces the Browns since the helmet incident with Myles Garrett, so that’ll add some drama. But this is really about Cleveland’s postseason chase, with the Browns’ loss to the Jets in Week 16 delaying what still can be a glorious return to the playoffs for Cleveland....

The Browns (5-3 SU and 4-3-1 ATS) have thrived outside the AFC North, posting a 4-1 mark in non-divisional games. In North play, however, the Browns have just one win in three tries. With divisional record a primary playoff tiebreaker, Cleveland could stand to spruce up its North résumé. Hence, a win vs. the Bengals (5-2-1 SU and 4-3-1 ATS ) would be a heaping shot of strong espresso for Cleveland, which is about a 6-point underdog Thursday night....

Klinsmann left the USA wose off than he found it Arena takes the helm for his second stint in charge of the USA after Jurgen Klinsmann was relieved of his duties Monday. The LA Galaxy manager will assume his new role with U.S. Soccer on Dec. 1. “When we considered the possible candidates to take over the men’s national team at this time, Bruce was at the top of the list,” said U....

Reynolds was one of the game’s best center fielders in 2021, slashing .302/.390/.522 en route to an 11th-place finish in NL MVP voting. And although the 27-year-old hasn’t quite been able to recreate his success from last season, he remains a valuable player who would be of use to a playoff contender. With a .911 OPS since the start of July, Reynolds has been raking. However, a playoff appearance seems unlikely for the Pirates, who sit at 40-58....