Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Shut Parents Out of Wedding Planning — Source

Taylor SwiftandTravis Kelceare planning one of the most-anticipated celebrity weddings, and they reportedly want to handle things their way.The couplehas allegedly kept both families out of the planning process as they prepare for a wedding. The ceremony is expected to take place in early July, ahead of the next NFL season. Sources claim that Swift and Kelce have decided they will make the calls and work directly with a wedding planner.

Taylor Swift is the ‘mastermind’ in wedding planning with Travis Kelce, per source

An insider exclusively spoke toThe Daily MailaboutTaylor Swiftand Travis Kelce’s wedding planning. They claimed, “Both sets of parents are all really happy and think getting married is the right thing for them to do because they’re old school and wanted him to put a ring on Taylor’s finger.” However, they added, “none of them are involved in the wedding planning, although surprisingly Travis is.”

Additionally, another insider explained, “Taylor’s not the official wedding planner, but most of the ideas are hers.” They added, “She’s used to taking control. This will be her big day and along with Travis she’ll be the mastermind.” Sources also claimed that Swift “literally runs everything past him. If they don’t agree on something they scrap it.”

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Furthermore, an insider stressed, “Taylor and Travis are big on family.” According to the insider, “everyone gets along,” even if they are not heavily involved in Swift and Kelce’s wedding planning.

The wedding is expected to be held in New York — not at Swift’s Rhode Island home — and invitations have reportedly already been sent. All in all, Swift andKelceseem to want a wedding that reflects their relationship, not an event that requires everyone’s collective decision. They do share holidays and game days with their families. However, when it comes to the ceremony, sources claim that the couple plans to control the planning right down to the final call.

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Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Two golf tournaments separated by one week and 150 miles (240 kilometers) could not be any more different.

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The Mastersis the first major of the year, a high-stress test at Augusta National that requires full attention on just about every shot because of the razor-thin difference in the outcome. TheRBC Heritageprovides a tight, tree-lined Harbour Town course that oozes a sense of peace.

The winner gets a green jacket one week, a plaid one the next.

And there was one other element that madeCameron Younglook forward to the week after being in contention at Augusta National.

“It is easier, physically, like the walk,” Young said after finishing nine holes of a pro-am round. “And staying closer. Everything seems simpler.”

Otherwise, it's time to move on amid a reminder there is no time to stop to rest.

Masters champion Rory McIlroychose not to play this $20 million signature event, not a surprise because he didn't play last year, either. Tiny, tight Harbour Town is one that doesn't quite fit him. Justin Rose also pulled out, fresh off his third time with a lead on the back nine at Augusta National without a green jacket to show for it.

The PGA Tour is in the early stages of a six-week stretch that includes two majors and three $20 million signature events.

The Masters is over. They're on to Hilton Head.

“It's over with. Can't really go back,” said Scottie Scheffler, who had reason to replay the final round in his mind in the three days between tournaments.

He was 12 shots behind going into the weekend at the Masters and finished one behind McIlroy despite making only one birdie on the par 5s on the back nine all week.

“So if I would be frustrated, it would be with the start,” Scheffler said. “But I'm proud of how I played on the weekend. That's part of the beauty and frustrating part of golf — I get to try again this week. And if I had won last week, it would be the same thing.”

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He speaks from experience. The last timeScheffler won the Masters in 2024, he came to the RBC Heritageand won by three shots. He is known to put winning — and losing — behind him quickly. The difference this week was the time he invested getting ready.

“The preparation looks a little different in terms of not doing nearly as much as a normal week," he said. “That's mainly because this golf course doesn't change too much. Rest is a huge part of that.”

The field is the largest for the signature events, 82 players because of 10 additional players who won in 2025 and did not get to playThe Sentry at Kapalua because it was canceled by a dispute over water.

Young had just as good of a chance to win as Scheffler, and that was on his mind when he drove three hours through the Low Country of South Carolina to the next destination. He had eight straight chances at birdie on the back nine at the Masters and finished with nine straight pars.

“I had a really good chance to win, and I played the golf to win,” Young said. “I just didn't, which happens a lot in golf. But I think about all the times Rosey has played the golf to win and hasn't, or even Rory. It does happen.”

What he enjoyed about the week in retrospect was being in the final group, leading by two shots on the front nine. Young was thinking about having a chance a month before the Masters.

“I enjoyed the battle on Sunday. I enjoyed the week,” he said. “I started in a bad spot (a 40 on the front nine Thursday) and enjoyed the grind of getting back to somewhere worthwhile. And by Sunday, I gave myself every chance.”

There is a relaxing vibe about Hilton Head, and a lot of wedges in the hands of the best players, both of which can be deceptive. The Harbour Town course can be challenging with trees that get in the way and plenty of water to punish mistakes.

“When you're out of position here, you're not often able to get it to the front of the green,” Young said. "At Augusta, you can hit it miles off line and a lot of times you can get something to the front of the green. Here, you hit one off line and you're hitting out sideways, or you have water in front.

“It's not an easy golf course,” he said. “There's no foot off the gas at all on the golf front.”

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Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters

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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident.

Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.

"We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it," Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. "There's no place in our game for conduct like that."'

He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston's 6-0 loss to the Twins.

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"Somebody just told me to kill myself," Duran said. "I'm used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s--- happens. I mean, I'm going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn't react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering."

Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan.

"Honestly, it's my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I've just got to get used to it," he said. "I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we're trying to win a game. I shouldn't even bring that up to anybody. ... It just happens."

An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games.

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Alex Ovechkin weighs NHL retirement: 'Hope it's not my last game'

Alex Ovechkin's 21st NHL season ended on Tuesday, April 14, when theWashington Capitalswere officially eliminated fromthe Stanley Cup playoffs. Now, all anyone wants to know iswhether this will be the end to Ovechkin's NHL career.

Immediately after Tuesday's regular season finale, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer sounded open to scoring more goals and coming back for a 22nd season.

"I hope it’s not my last game,"Ovechkin told reportersafter theCapitals' 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, April 14.

Feb. 28: Referee Cody Beach stops the fight between the Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael and Montreal Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle (21) during the third period at the Bell Centre.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nov. 6: Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) fights Minnesota Wild center Tyler Pitlick (19) after his hit injured Carolina's Jalen Chatfield.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Oct. 18: Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) is held back by a linesman after scuffling with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Marchand is holding Dahlin's helmet and later pulled off the straps in the penalty box.

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Feb. 28: Referee Cody Beach stops the fight between the Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael and Montreal Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle (21) during the third period at the Bell Centre.

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Ovechkin, 40, reiterated his ultimate decision to continue playing in the NHL will occur this offseason, beginning with meetings after the season with coach Spencer Carbury, the Capitals' front office and owner Ted Leonsis. Ovechkin just completed the final season of a five-year, $47.5-million contract that he signed in 2021.

He told former Capitals teammate, T.J. Oshieduring an ESPN interview before Tuesday's game, "It's going to be not an easy decision. Sometimes you want it, sometimes you don't."

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This is the first time since 2023, and just the fifth time in Ovechkin's career, that the Capitals did not qualify for the NHL's postseason. Though Tuesday's finale had no playoff implications by the time the puck was dropped, Capitals fans in attendance in Columbus, Ohio in case it was Ovechkin's final game chanted, "One more year," and "O-Vi."

Ovechkin waved off the Pittsburgh Penguinswhen they attempted to do a postgame handshake line to honor their rival after the Capitals' home finale on Sunday, April 12.

"I don’t know what’s going to happen," Ovechkin told reporters on Tuesday,according to NHL.com. "The fans that came here from D.C. and from different spots to watch the game, it was very nice. I can hear their cheering for me and scream 'One more year!' So, that’s important, too. It shows lots of respect. So, thanks for the support."

Ovechkin appeared in all 82 games this season and once again led Washington with 32 goals and 64 points.

Carbury said there was a discussion in the Capitals' locker room Tuesday after the game about Ovechkin's uncertain future, but declined to discuss the details. Longtime teammate Tom Wilson got emotional while explaining Ovechkin has kept everyone in the dark at this point.

"He's doing his best job just to keep it normal," Wilson said. "He definitely doesn't want any extra attention. I mean, he's the man. However he wants to do it, I think he's going to let it go down. But right now, he's not tipping us. He's not telling us what's going on."

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Alex Ovechkin weighs NHL retirement: 'Hope it's not my last game'

Alex Ovechkin's 21st NHL season ended on Tuesday, April 14, when theWashington Capitalswere officially eliminated fromthe Stanley C...

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