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Phil Garner, feisty baseball lifer, three-time All-Star, dies aged 76
Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star baseball lifer passed away at age 76 in The Woodlands, Texas, on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder, led as the manager of the Astros to their first World Series appearance.
Garner was battling with pancreatic cancer for over two years, according to his son Ty, in a statement issued by the Pittsburg Pirates.
“Phil never lost his signature spark of life. He was so well known for his love for baseball, which was with him until the end,” said Garner’s son Ty.
Phil Garner gave baseball 16 years of his career playing for the Oakland Athletics (1973-76), then moving to Pittsburgh Pirates (1977-81), Astros (1981-87), Los Angeles Dodgers (1987) and San Francisco Giants (1988).
Pirates chairman Bob Nutting paid a tribute to Garner, saying, “Phil Garner was a fierce competitor, a respected leader, and a cherished part of the Pirates family.”
“His contributions to the 1979 World Series championship team will forever be part of Pirates history. We always appreciated welcoming Phil back to Pittsburgh, and it was evident how deeply this city, this team, his teammates, and our fans meant to him,” added Nutting.
Garner made All-Star teams with Oakland in 1976 and Pittsburgh in 1980 and 1981.
As a player, he made appearances in 150 games and had an .800 OPS for Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ 1979 World Series championship season.
He posted a .417 in the National League Championship Series sweep of the Reds and batted .500 in the World Series, helping the Pirates overcome a 3-1 hole to beat the Orioles.
Garner spent a decade and a half managing in the big leagues, posting a 985-1,054 record with the Milwaukee Brewers (1992-99), Detroit Tigers (2000-02), and Astros (2004-07).
He held the Brewers’ franchise record for most managerial wins until Craig Counsell overtook him in 2002.
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Royal family shares Queen’s heartfelt message after devastating loss
Royal family released a statement personally penned by the Queen after facing a devastating loss.
On April 17, Queen Mary of Denmark expressed her immense gratitude towards her well-wishers for sending their support after her father’s death.
For the unversed, Denmark’s royals announced the death of Mary’s father, John Dalgleish Donaldson, on April 12. He passed away at the age of 84.
Sharing an emotional message, Queen Mary wrote, “My heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming number of messages, flowers and warm thoughts regarding my father’s death.
“The enormous amount of empathy has touched us deeply and means more than words can say. HM The Queen.”
Earlier, Queen Mary revealed that her heart is very heavy after his father departed from the world.
In a heartfelt note, she expressed that the love and gratitude her father imparted will always stay with her as she bids him farewell.
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Alex Cooper joins ‘Verity’ with Anne Hathaway amid feud drama with Alix Earle
Alex Cooper is heading to the big screen.
The Call Her Daddy podcast host will make her acting debut in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling thriller Verity.
As per E! News Cooper plays herself in the movie, appearing in a scene where she interviews fictional author Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway.
The first look at the film was revealed at CinemaCon, showing Hathaway as Verity alongside Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, who takes over Verity’s manuscript after an accident.
Josh Hartnett also stars, with the teaser hinting at eerie hallucinations and a chilling confrontation as Lowen tries to escape Verity’s home.
The film is set to premiere on October 2, 2026.
Cooper’s casting reveal came at a time when she’s already making headlines off-screen.
The 31-year-old has been embroiled in a feud with influencer Alix Earle, who recently reposted a TikTok likening Cooper to an “ambulance chaser” and “grim reaper.”
Cooper clapped back in her own video, challenging Earle to “get specific” and stop hiding behind vague shade.
Earle responded by promising to spill the tea soon, while fellow creator Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia publicly sided with Earle.
Despite the drama, Cooper insists the feud is not a publicity stunt.
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Meghan Markle sheds tears during heartbreaking encounter in Sydney
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in Sydney on the final day of their headline-making four-day Australia visit.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex performed several engagements around Sydney Harbour. From meeting locals and taking selfies to engaging in emotional conversations, the couple dominates headlines.
One of the videos from Harry and Meghan’s heartfelt meeting with a Bondi Beach survivor has been making rounds in the media.
On April 17, the Sussexes met with survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack. From which, Meghan’s meeting with a grieving mother became talk of the town.
The former Suits actress was seen visibly emotional and holding her tears, whereas Harry was listening very attentively.
The mother, who experiences the tragedy alongside her daughter, recalled the shocking turn of events.
In the now-viral video, Meghan was also continuously blinking her eyes, which, according to some social media users, was a forced emotional moment.
Netizen wrote, “She has no tears, but she tries to look emotional. What a terrible nature.”
“Blink blink blink the tears will come,” another noted.
However, there are some well-wishers of the Duchess, showering praise on her kind act.
“Sweet Meg, our Duchess of SUCCESSES,” a fan penned
“The love Megan receives is so heartwarming to see. She deserves it because she gives love back,” another said.
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