Fans of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., now have another reason to visit the theme parks, as it was just announced that a new baby giraffe was born at Animal Kingdom.
Disney World shared the news on April 7, along with some photos of the baby boy at the park where visitors could see him relaxing with his mom. The caption read, “Jambo, Tucker! Meet the newest addition to the savanna at @WaltDisneyWorld! 🤩🦒.”
Fans were ecstatic about the baby news, welcoming Tucker into the world with enthusiasm. In the photos shared by Disney World, Tucker looked inquisitive, exploring the world around him while he stayed close to his mother.
“Absolutely adorable 😍😍😍🦒,” proclaimed a fan in the comments, while more wrote, “OMG HEY THERE TUCKER!!🥹🦒,” “Oh my gosh! How adorable is Tucker! 🥰 Congratulations! 🎊,” and “Tuckerrrr 🥹😭 need to see this little fella in person 🥹🦒.”
The official Disney Parks Blog update revealed that Tucker is the first giraffe baby born at Disney World since 2021, and he is his mother Mara’s third baby.
Fans visiting Animal Kingdom can look out for Tucker while riding the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris ride in the Africa section of the park. Disney blogger Living By Disney already shared a video of Tucker out on the savanna as guests drove by in a ride vehicle.
Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 895 on Sunday, breaking one of sports’ all-time great records and passing hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goal scorer.
Ovechkin did so with a slapshot past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin in a road game. The location on the road in New York didn’t matter. The crowd at UBS Arena was there on Sunday to witness history, and it erupted into raucous cheers for the goal that cut New York’s lead over Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals to 2-1. New York ended up winning the game 4-1.
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Ovechkin’s teammates mobbed him on the ice as Gretzky, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Ovechkin’s family stood and applauded. A chant of “Ovi, Ovi, Ovi, Ovi” rung out from the UBS Arena stands as Ovechkin continued to celebrate the moment on the ice.
The game was then paused for a ceremony on the ice commemorating the momentous achievement and a speech from Gretzky passing the torch to Ovechkin as hockey’s newly crowned greatest goal scorer. After a tribute on the UBS Arena video screen and an introduction from Bettman, Gretzky took the mic.
“I can tell you first-hand, I know how hard it is to get to 894; 895 is pretty special,” Gretzky told Ovechkin. “My congratulations to not only Alex, his mom and dad, his family, his wife and kids.
“When I broke the record, my two kids were both the age of his boys, so it’s kind of reminiscent for me. And I’m so happy that two of my boys are here tonight.
“But there’s nothing better than the National Hockey League. They say records are made to be broken, but I’m not sure who’s going to get more goals than that.”
After congratulating the NHL, Bettman and the league’s officials — the latter of which drew boos from the New York crowd — Gretzky again turned to Ovechkin.
Wayne Gretzky passed the torch on Sunday to Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)
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“Alex, I said I’d be the first guy to shake your hand when you broke the record,” Gretzky said.
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Ovechkin and Gretzky then exchanged a handshake and a hug.
Gretzky then joked with Capitals owner Ted Leonsis about the time he broke Gordie Howe’s record in 1994 as a member of the Los Angeles Kings.
“Mr. Leonsis, congratulations,” Gretzky continued. “And when I set the record, they bought me a Rolls Royce. You’ve got your work cut out.”
Then it was Ovechkin’s turn to speak.
“What a day, huh? Like I always said all the time, it’s a team sport. And without my boys, the whole organization, the fans, the trainers, coaches. I would never stand here, and I would obviously never pass the Great One.
“Fellas, thank you so much. I love you so much.”
Ovechkin then joked with his Russian countryman on whom he scored the historic goal.
“Thank you, Ilya Sorokin for letting me score 895,” Ovechkin said. “I love you brother.”
This drew a laugh from the Islanders home crowd.
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“The last thing, all of you fans, all the world, Russia,” Ovechkin continued. “We did it boys, we did it! And the most important thing. To my mom, my family, my beautiful wife, my father-in-law, my beautiful kids, thank you. I love you so much. And without your support, I would never stay here. Love you guys.”
The wife of Johnny Gaudreau welcomed her third baby, son Carter Michael Gaudreau, on Tuesday, April 1, seven months after her late husband was tragically killed while biking alongside his NHL star brother Matthew.
Gaudreau announced the news of their baby boy on Monday, April 7 via Instagram with a 14-photo carousel, including photos of the family in the delivery room and sweet photos with her three children.
“I had our third baby! 4/1/25. Another baby boy 🥹💙” she wrote in the caption. “Carter Michael Gaudreau – same middle name as his daddy. 8lb 3 ounces, 20.5 inches – exact same as his daddy He looks exactly like his daddy too 🥰.”
“I love you so much my baby!” she added. “We are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever.”
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Meredith’s new addition comes three months after Madeline Gaudreau, the wife of Johnny’s brother Matthew, welcomed their first baby boy, Tripp Matthew, a few months after the brothers’ death.
On Aug. 29, Johnny and Matthew were biking on Country Route 551 North just after 8 p.m. when a driver suspected to be under the influence of alcohol attempted to pass another car and fatally hit the brothers, New Jersey State Police told PEOPLE. The driver, Sean M. Higgins, was charged with two counts of death by auto and arrested, and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
During a memorial service for the Gaudreau brothers on Sept. 9, Meredith announced that she was expecting another child with her late husband at nine weeks pregnant.
Johnny Gaudreau and Meredith Gaudreau.
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“John and I had the best six months as a family of four. These will forever be the best six months of my life,” Meredith said, according to ABC News. “There’s specifically one week that I will cherish forever — it will be my favorite week of my life out of those six months. We’re actually a family of five. I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby.”
On Aug. 31, Meredith released a statement about her husband’s death, sharing two posts on Instagram where she paid tribute to him as a partner and father. “Thank you for the best years of my life. Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so so much,” she began the caption of the first post.
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Meredith continued, adding, “You were perfect. Some days it felt too good to be true. I love every single thing about you. You are my forever and I can’t wait to be with you again. I love you so much forever and ever.”
Alongside her emotional tribute to her husband, she posted a carousel of images, beginning with a photo of herself and Johnny with their two children — daughter Noa and son Johnny — sitting at a table that featured a 31st birthday cake (Johnny had turned 31 on Aug. 13).
In a second post, Meredith honored Johnny as a dad, describing him as the “best partner” to be a parent with and sharing that he was the “best” at putting their baby son to bed and was the “apple” of their daughter’s eye.
“The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment,” she wrote, adding, “Was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the Apple of Noa’s eye. I love how much she looks like him. We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much daddy.”
Her second tribute to her husband also included photos of Johnny with the couple’s children over the years, including hanging out at home and on outings to the beach and the pool, as well as watching him play hockey.
Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, welcomed the couple’s third baby seven months after his untimely death.
“I had our third baby!” Meredith shared via Instagram on Monday, April 7, one week after giving birth. “Another baby boy 🥹💙. Carter Michael Gaudreau — same middle name as his daddy. 8lb 3 ounces, 20.5 inches — exact same as his daddy. He looks exactly like his daddy too 🥰.”
She added, “I love you so much my baby! We are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever.”
Johnny — who played in the National Hockey League for 11 seasons — and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were killed in August 2024 when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while biking near their New Jersey hometown. Johnny was 31, and Matthew was 29.
Meredith announced during a memorial service for the brothers that she was pregnant with her and Johnny’s third baby. (The couple, who married in September 2021, previously welcomed daughter Noa in September 2022 and son Johnny in February 2024.)
“We’re actually a family of five,” Meredith said during a eulogy for Johnny. “I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited.”
She continued, “I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sank in, every time he looked at me, he would say, ‘You’re nuts, you know that? Three kids?’”
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Despite her heartbreak over his death, Meredith reflected on growing her and Johnny’s family with gratitude. “Noa, our oldest, hasn’t even turned two yet,” she said. “In less than three years of marriage, we’ve created a family of five. It doesn’t even sound possible. But I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John’s three babies? Our last one being a blessing and so special, despite these difficult circumstances.”
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She added, “To my babies, Daddy loves you all so much and you have the best daddy in the world.”
Days after Johnny’s death, Meredith broke her silence on the tragedy. “Thank you for the best years of my life,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2024. “Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so so much. You were perfect. Some days it felt too good to be true. I love every single thing about you. You are my forever and I can’t wait to be with you again. I love you so much forever and ever.”
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In a follow-up post, Meredith applauded Johnny’s skills as a father. “The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with,” she gushed. “John never missed a single appointment. Was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the apple of Noa’s eye. I love how much she looks like him. We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much Daddy.”
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The New Jersey man accused of killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, faces additional charges after the fatal August 2024 accident. Sean M. Higgins faces a slew of criminal charges, including aggravated manslaughter, brought by a grand jury on Wednesday, December 10, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Higgins, 44, is already facing […]
Meredith also promised to support her sister-in-law Madeline Gaudreau, who was pregnant with her and Matthew’s first baby, son Tripp, at the time of the siblings’ deaths.
“Matty, thank you for loving our babies like your own and for being such an amazing uncle and godfather. I can’t wait to return the honor when I become Tripp’s aunt,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2024. “Please continue to take care of John like you always have. I got Madeline and Tripp 🤍 We love you very much.”
After scoring, Ovechkin turned and did a belly flop on the ice, sliding over the blue line before being swarmed by his teammates.
Crosby said he texted Ovechkin on Friday, when he scored two goals in a 5-3 win against the Blackhawks to tie Gretzky. He texted Ovechkin again Sunday.
“That’s a pretty special moment and to be playing at the same time, you think of how long hockey history, how long the game’s been around and be playing at a time when he gets a record like that is special,” he said. “I think we’re all fortunate to maybe not be in the game, but to be around while he’s doing it.”
The mutual admiration between Ovechkin and Crosby has built through the years. In the 72 regular-season games they’ve played against each other, Crosby has 93 points (32 goals, 61 assists); Ovechkin has 67 (37 goals, 30 assists).
The Capitals and Penguins have also played four postseason series against each other since Ovechkin and Crosby entered the League. Pittsburgh defeated Washington in the second round in 2009, 2016 and 2017 on its way to winning the Stanley Cup each time. Washington eliminated the Penguins in the second round in 2018 before winning its first championship.
“It’s pretty rare to go head-to-head like that, be in the same division, coming in with those kind of expectations, the playoff series and everything that goes along with it,” Crosby said. “So, it’s unique and I definitely appreciate it and that’s something that’s great about the game of hockey and there’s mutual respect there as well.”
Crosby and Ovechkin have been two of the League’s most prolific scorers since their debuts. Crosby, the No. 1 pick by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Draft, has 1,682 points (622 goals, 1060 assists) in 1,348 games with Pittsburgh. He won the Art Ross Trophy as the League’s top regular-season scorer and the Hart Trophy voted as NHL MVP in 2006-07 and 2013-14. He also won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, awarded to the League’s top goal-scorer each season, in 2009-10 and 2016-17.
Crosby has 201 points (71 goals, 130 assists) in 180 playoff games, winning those three NHL championships and the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the playoffs in 2016 and 2017.
Ovechkin, the No. 1 pick by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft, has 1,619 points (895 goals, 724 assists) in 1,487 games for Washington. A nine-time winner of the “Rocket” Richard Trophy, he also won the Calder Trophy given to the League’s top rookie in 2005-06, the Art Ross Trophy in 2007-08 and the Hart Trophy in 2006-07 and 2013-14.
No, that’s not another version of that Pete Davidson meme—that really is the comedian with his new girlfriend, British model and actress Elsie Hewitt. Davidson and Hewitt stepped out on April 6, roughly one month after the first reports that the pair were an item. This weekend, the two had a sweet date night at the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, where they were pictured holding hands and smiling.
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The couple wore matching leather looks for their day out. Davidson rocked a blue-and-white hoodie with jeans, while Hewitt wore a white top with brown leather pants. Both finished off their looks with black leather coats (Hewitt’s figured the Sopranos logo in red) and black shoes.
Hewitt posted a few sweet snaps of their outing on her Instagram stories, including a picture of their looks alongside the twins emoji and a sweet image of them holding hands.
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Davidson and Hewitt’s latest date night comes after a few other outings. They were first pictured enjoying a PDA-filled getaway in Florida. The model then went Instagram official with the comedian a few days later, sharing a story of Davidson watching Rugrats with her in a white bathrobe. Last week, Hewitt also shared a carousel from their joint trip to Scotland for Dave Navarro’s wedding, where they once again donned their matching leather. In one video in the carousel, Hewitt films Davidson as he walks alongside her and gives her a sweet kiss on the forehead.
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Although Davidson hasn’t opened up about his new relationship yet, Page Six reported on March 17 that he was dating someone “very different” than any of his exes. “She respects Pete andhis desire for privacy,” a source said to the outlet. “Although things are new for Pete, he really likes this woman.”
Davidson, who is in the midst of getting his 200 tattoos removed, has dated plenty of Hollywood A-listers, including Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Phoebe Dynevor, and Madelyn Cline. Meanwhile, Hewitt previously dated Ted Lasso’s Jason Sudeikis in 2024 as well as Cruel Intention’s Ryan Phillippe, whom she accused of domestic violence in 2017 and later sued.
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Hewitt has made a number of notable film and TV appearances, including guest roles in Industry and Dave. She currently has six upcoming projects, including the film Billy Knight, which will also star Al Pacino and Patrick Schwarzenegger of White Lotus fame.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Meredith Gaudreau, widow of late hockey star Johnny Gaudreau, announced the birth of the couple’s third baby — a son named Carter Michael Gaudreau who shares his father’s middle name.
According to an Instagram post, Carter was born on April 1 weighing 8 lbs., 3 oz., and measuring 20.5 inches—the same weight and measurements as his father when he was born.
Thousands of fans are now offering messages of support and well-wishes on Meredith’s Instagram page.
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew died after they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding bicycles on Aug. 29, the night before their sister’s wedding in New Jersey.
Gaudreau spent two years playing left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Johnny and Meredith are also parents to daughter Noa, 2, and son Johnny, who is 1.
World Series champions LA Dodgers visit White House
The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series win against the New York Yankees.
President Donald Trump welcomed the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday, praising the club for its resilience and giving team members a tour of “the fabled Oval Office.”
In recounting the highlights of last season’s title run, Trump made a point to shake hands with each of the players he mentioned — starting with manager Dave Roberts and continuing with Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts and many others in succession.
The Dodgers took advantage of being in Washington for a three-game series against the Nationals to meet with the president and take part in the ceremony.
World Series MVP Freddie Freeman did not attend after going on the injured list last Thursday because of an ankle injury.
Kershaw, who was inactive for the playoff run due to an injured foot, spoke on behalf of the team, saying he hoped the “selflessness and humility” the team showed in winning its second World Series title since 2020 “can serve as an inspiration for others as it was for me.”
Kershaw presented the president with a “Trump 47” Dodgers jersey at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Carolina Panthers are taking a flier on a rookie center. Basketball center that is. The team announced Monday that it had signed Coastal Carolina center Colin Granger, who will try to make the transition to tight end.
Granger is automatically the tallest player on Carolina’s roster, coming in at 6-feet-9 and 225 pounds. This past season with the Chanticleers, Granger shot 57.9% from the field while averaging 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. The Georgia native started his college basketball career at Ohio University before transferring to Western Carolina in 2022 and then Coastal Carolina in 2024.
Granger joins a tight end room that includes Tommy Tremble, Ja’Tavion Sanders, James Mitchell, Jordan Matthews and Dominique Dafney. Basketball players making the switch from the hardwood to the gridiron is not unheard of. Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez are two of the well-known former college basketball players who developed into star tight ends, and now, Granger will get a shot.
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Brandon Nakashima prediction
Roberto Bautista Agut began his clay court season at the Romanian Open, where he defeated Yunchaokete Bu but then lost to Francisco Comesana in three sets at the round of 16 stage. His form prior to that event was very poor, with early losses in Qatar, Indian Wells and Miami.
Brandon Nakashima reached the semi-finals of the Houston Open in his first event on clay this season, losing a tight two-set match with compatriot Frances Tiafoe. He produced encouraging performances at Indian Wells and Miami, making the fourth round in both before losing to Ben Shelton and Grigor Dimitrov respectively.
Bautista Agut won the only match between the pair at Halle on grass two years ago, but they’ve not played on clay before. Nakashima has begun his clay court season with a decent run in Houston and we’re backing the young American to outlast the 36-year-old and make it through to the next round.
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Brandon Nakashima tip: Brandon Nakashima to win 2-1
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