JAKE PAUL SEEN SOBBING AS FIANCéE JUTTA LEERDAM TAKES OLYMPIC GOLD 2026
Jutta Leerdam secured her first Olympic gold in the 1,000m at Milan 2026, setting a record as fiancé Jake Paul cheered her on.
Jutta Leerdam just snagged her first Olympic gold in the women’s 1,000-metre speed skating final. Oh, and she’s engaged to Jake Paul.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are happening in Milan, Italy. And during the Games, Jutta pulled off the win of her life in the 1,000-metre final. Jake Paul was right there in the crowd, totally caught up in the moment, cheering her on. The race itself was intense—15 heats altogether—Jutta skated the final one against Miho Takagi, the reigning Olympic and world champ from Japan. Before the big event, Jake fired off a message to her on social media: “Today is your day, baby. You’ve worked your whole life for this. We all love and support you so much; go get ’em, champ.”
Now, about Jutta and Jake—how did these two even meet?
Turns out, Jutta was busy training and dominating the speed skating world when Jake slid into her Instagram DMs. So yeah, it all started online.
“Jake sent me a DM on Instagram and asked if I wanted to be on his podcast,” Jutta said in the “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson” documentary. She just thought, “Okay, let’s do it. Could be good, could be fun.”
But love? That was a total surprise. She admitted in the doc, “I never, ever expected to date him, like never. I didn’t know much about him. All I could do was scroll through his Instagram and guess—like everyone else. But he’s the complete opposite of what I thought.”
At first, she actually thought his flirting was weird. Even Jake Paul gets awkward sometimes. Jutta had her doubts—she figured Jake would be, well, Jake Paul, the loud and wild internet guy who’s always in the headlines. And when he tried to flirt? Jake himself called it “weird”. But apparently, weird worked. Now they’re one of the most talked-about couples in sports.
They went Instagram official in April 2023. After a lot of talking and getting to know each other, they realised they clicked—despite their hectic, crazy lives. “We really clicked in these two fast-paced worlds on a deep and super personal level,” Jutta said. Their connection was obvious, and in April, Jake made it public with a post: “I’m Dutch now.”
Both of them were already huge online before they got together. But as a couple? Their fame exploded.
Of course, their lives are busy—they’ve done a lot of long-distance. Between training, matches, events, and everything else, they’ve had to make it work. But they keep showing up for each other. She’s at his fights; he’s at her races.
In “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson”, Jake called her “the most amazing woman there is” and “a superwoman”. He didn’t stop there: “Not only is she the most beautiful, but she’s an Olympic athlete, six-time world champion, and the sweetest soul in the world.”
TY SIMPSON OFFICIALLY ENTERS QB1 CONVERSATION FOR 2026 NFL DRAFT AFTER BAMA RUN
Ty Simpson challenges Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza for QB1 status in the 2026 NFL Draft after a breakout Bama season.
After waiting behind Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson’s only season as Alabama’s starter has propelled him into serious first-round talk for the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s even being discussed as the top quarterback prospect over Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, according to ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky.
But not everyone agrees. Former LSU standout Breiden Fehoko tweeted his scepticism: 'Ty Simpson wasn’t even going to start at Bama in 2026, and here y’all go calling him QB1 this draft.' This is how GMs get fired. Watch.
Orlovsky, however, stands by his view that Simpson holds the edge over Mendoza. He pointed out that when comparing their bodies of work, Simpson carried more of the load for his team. The gap, he says, is clear when you consider who had to do more and who won more games during the season: that’s Simpson, no contest.
Mendoza enters the draft after an extraordinary season. He led Indiana to an undefeated national championship and took home the Heisman Trophy. Scouts see him as the most pro-ready passer but have concerns over his pressure-to-sack rate, which hovers around 18.9%, potentially an issue for teams with weak offensive lines.
Meanwhile, Simpson’s draft stock rose sharply during a strong four-game run facing Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Tennessee. His upcoming performance at Alabama’s Pro Day could be crucial, especially for teams looking at quarterbacks who bring mobility and playmaking alongside pocket passing.
Simpson’s experience is limited to just 15 college games, thanks to the stacked quarterback depth at Alabama. Still, once he became the starter, he delivered solid numbers: 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions in the 2025 season.
Former NFL safety Louis Riddick has been vocal about Simpson’s potential. Speaking on ESPN, Riddick said that seeing him throw in person reveals the kind of physical talent Simpson has. He’s confident in Simpson’s mental game but notes the physical attributes will really stand out when seen up close. Riddick expects Simpson to continue improving his draft stock.
Simpson will get another chance to impress scouts at Alabama’s Pro Day on Wednesday, which could be pivotal in shaping his position ahead of the draft.
MASTERS UPDATE: TIGER WOODS CONFIRMS HE WILL ATTEND AUGUSTA NATIONAL "EITHER WAY" FOR 2026
Tiger Woods admits to a "rough road" after a frustrated TGL return, leaving his 2026 Masters status in serious doubt.
Tiger Woods says he’s still trying to get fit for The Masters next month, but he knows the clock’s not exactly on his side.
He made his golf comeback with Jupiter Links GC in Tomorrow’s Golf League, teaming up with Tom Kim and Max Homa. It’s been a while since Woods last played TGL in February 2025, when he tore his Achilles and had disc replacement surgery in his back. So, yeah, it’s been a rough road.
After his return on Tuesday, Woods didn’t sugarcoat things. He gave a pretty honest update about his chances at Augusta this year. You can tell he’s been keeping the door open for the 2026 Masters, but honestly, his appearance for Jupiter Links might’ve shaken up those plans.
Things actually started off looking good. Woods smashed a 279-yard drive on the second hole; it felt like a flash from the old Tiger. But that faded fast. His game unravelled, and by the seventh hole, he missed a three-yard putt, slammed his club into the ground, and his frustration was obvious.
Woods and his teammates just couldn’t keep up, and Jupiter Links ended up losing 9-2 to the Los Angeles Golf Club trio of Justin Rose, Sahith Theegala, and Tommy Fleetwood.
Afterwards, Tiger didn’t hold back: “We got our arse kicked. Three eagles in a row… I missed a short one to give them momentum, and we never got it back.”
Reporters quickly shifted the focus to The Masters. Even after a disappointing night, Woods still wants to play at Augusta National. “I want to play. I love the tournament. I’m going to be there either way with The Loop that's going up there, as well as the champions dinner. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll be practising and playing at home this week and keep trying to make progress.”
Honestly, it’s obvious why Woods wants to tee it up at Augusta. He’s won The Masters five times (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019) and made the cut a record 24 times. Looking at how things went in his latest outing, though, it’s hard to picture him adding to those numbers in a few weeks. But if anyone can surprise people, it’s probably Tiger.
