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Needless to say, Fairmont hotels will not be a stop on Chelsea Green‘s presidential tour.

Last year, Chelsea Green looked to celebrate WWE WrestleMania 40 week with a drink at The Plaza Hotel, located in New York City. Before she could enjoy an alcoholic beverage, however, hotel security escorted Green out of the building due to staffâ€s belief that she was an escort based on her attire.

After the April 2024 incident, the Fairmont Hotel chain (which owns the Plaza Hotel and several others across the world) offered Green a free two-night stay of her choice for anywhere in the world. Despite this, the luxury hotel chain still forcefully booked Green for a stay in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. When Green then tried to change the location of this stay, an executive relayed that her certificate for it was now invalid.

Green shared the email confirmation she received from The Plaza Hotelâ€s executive assistant informing her of the decision to change the terms the offer.

“Dear Ms. Green, Thank you for your email,†wrote the executive. “Regrettably, we are unable to change the location of the certificate as this was honored by our sister Fairmont, Pacific Rim in Vancouver, and it is non-transferable. In addition, I regret to inform you that the validity of this certificate has since expired as it is valid within 12 months of issued date. Warm regards, Andrea Escobar.â€

Greenâ€s Fight For Justice Continues

According to Green, she would rather spend time in her actual home in Vancouver than have accommodations at a nearby hotel. As such, the former WWE Womenâ€s United States Champion is continuing the fight to claim her free stay elsewhere.

“Your girl just wants her free stay at a @FairmontHotels for being called a hooker… is that too much to ask!?†she wrote alongside an image of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

WrestleZone will provide further updates on this injustice as they become available.

RELATED: Chelsea Green Says Former WWE Star ‘Set The Tone†For Her Current On-Screen Role

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After over a decade of continuity for the Warriors, it’s clear that nobody in the organization gets special treatment. Not even the centerpiece.

Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry is coached the same way as everyone else. Draymond Green elaborates on coach Steve Kerr’s style.

“Most people think Steph can do what he wants,” Green said. “No. He’s on Steph’s ass all the time. Defense, turnovers. He coaches Steph really, really, really hard. I don’t think people realize that.”

There have been multiple occasions where Kerr has shown his frustration with Curry through his body language. In a game early in the 2023 season, Curry flung a careless fourth-quarter pass in Minnesota, landing out of bounds near Kerr. The coach stomped around in disgust on the sidelines.

“The next day I pulled him aside,” Kerr said, relaying his message to Curry. “‘Hey, I was watching the tape and I saw my reaction, I shouldn’t have done that.'”

Curry’s response: “Hell no. That was a terrible decision. You got to coach me.”

Many coaches live by the theory that your best players should be coached the hardest in front of everyone to set the tone. Sometimes this can lead to a disconnect between star play and the coach.

“Not all players in this league can handle that being put out to the public,” Kerr said.

Curry is a rare breed. On the court, everyone can see why, but it’s his temperament outside the lines that can be overlooked.

“He actually probably gets on me more now than ever,” Curry said. “The one conversation we’ve had is to coach me like you would coach everybody because that’ll help strengthen your voice in the locker room, create that trust.”

Creating a culture starts with building an identity and holding everyone involved to the highest standard, including one of the best players of all time.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday.

Green represents a tremendous success story for the Bucks as an Iowa native who went from undrafted in 2022 to landing a two-way contract, then a standard deal and now a lucrative long-term pact.

Green is now under contract through the 2029-30 season in Milwaukee as the Bucks keep him from entering free agency next summer – a critical commitment given that the 26-year-old has emerged as the full-time starter for Doc Rivers entering the new campaign.

Green scored 541 points last season after scoring just 406 points in his first two NBA seasons, for an average of 7.4 per game. He is one of the elite shooters in the league as a career 42% 3-point shooter and has shot at least 40% on 3-pointers in all three seasons of his NBA career.

Green has only started eight regular-season games in his career, but during the first round of the playoffs in April, Rivers inserted Green into the starting lineup for a must-win Game 5 and Green responded with 19 points and played 46 minutes. His playoff production increased to 11.0 points while shooting 51% from 3 during a strong postseason, which he has followed up with a spot in the starting lineup for all four of the Bucks’ preseason games this month.

Green’s 42.7% 3-point mark last season was the sixth-best among players to attempt at least 300 3-pointers, according to ESPN Research, and he shot 44.9% on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers, which was fifth-best among players with at least 250 attempts.

ESPN’s Jamal Collier contributed to this report.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green agreed to a four-year, $45 million, fully-guaranteed extension Thursday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Green, 26, went undrafted out of Northern Iowa in 2022 and started his NBA career on a two-way contract. He leveled up to a standard deal, and now he’s graduated to an extension that will keep him under contract with the Bucks through the 2029-30 season, per Charania.

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The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 7.4 points in 22.7 minutes per game last season, his third and most productive in the NBA. He notably shot north of 40% from deep for the third year in a row, finishing third on the team with 155 made 3s, behind only Gary Trent Jr. and Damian Lillard.

Trent is back, but the 35-year-old Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers after the Bucks waived him at the start of free agency.

Locking up Green on Thursday gives Milwaukee a reliable catch-and-shoot option from beyond the arc for years to come. Green was set to become a free agent next summer.

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Green emerged as a key contributor for the Bucks last season. After scoring a combined 406 points over his first two seasons in the league, he collected 541 points in 73 games of action during the 2024-25 regular season.

He more than doubled his minutes per game from the 2023-24 campaign and turned in six outings with at least 15 points. Green connected on five or more threes in all but one of those performances.

Then, in the Bucks’ lone playoff series — a first-round loss to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers — he averaged 11 points and 27 minutes with a 51.4% clip from downtown. He also chipped in 2.8 rebounds and two assists per game.

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Green even got the bump to the starting lineup in a win-or-go-home Game 5, during which he scored a playoff career high of 19 points, albeit in what was ultimately an overtime elimination defeat. He logged 46 minutes and went 6 of 10 from 3-point range in the loss.

Green had been eligible for an extension since July. Now, after starting all four of Milwaukee’s preseason games, he has a new deal heading into his fourth season in the league.

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Chelsea Green may not have shared the ring with John Cena, but that doesnâ€t mean the Cenation Leader canâ€t impart his wisdom to the WWE SmackDown star when it comes to building her brand outside the squared circle.

In a new interview with Deanna Barnert of Womanâ€s World, Chelsea Green revealed that sheâ€s been exploring opportunities outside WWE and shared how John Cena has been helping her carve a niche beyond the company.

“Iâ€ve been auditioning for role after role, and trying to dabble in the hosting space as well,†she said. “Iâ€m trying to start at the bottom and not cut corners. I want to do it the right way and gain respect within film and TV—not get there because I had it handed to me on a WWE silver platter.

“My husband and I go on double dates with John and Shay, every couple months, and the knowledge that comes out of him is incredible. He totally has my back and if I just continue to touch base with him, Iâ€ll continue to get those little bits of information and advice that are so crucial when youâ€re on this journey of trying to figure out what you want to do next.â€

John Cena reacts to Matt Cardonaâ€s WWE in-ring return

John Cena and Matt Cardona go way back. Cardona, then known as Zack Ryder, was part of a major storyline in the early 2010s that also involved Cena, Kane, and Eve Torres.

Cardona made his first WWE NXT appearance in over five years this past Tuesday, taking on Josh Briggs in singles action. Despite putting up a strong fight, he was unable to defeat the former NXT UK Tag Team Champion.

Cena acknowledged Cardonaâ€s NXT return by dedicating an Instagram post to him, which prompted a response from the former “Belt Collector.†Fans will have to wait and see whether Matt Cardonaâ€s WWE return was a one-off.

Also read: Killer Kross Says One Of John Cenaâ€s Final Matches Should Be Against This Former WWE Superstar

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Bellerin’s influence stretches far beyond the pitch. He has consistently used his large social media following and public appearances to advocate for climate action, encourage more ethical consumption and drive community change.

“I feel with power comes responsibility. Every time someone puts a microphone next to you, there’s a chance to talk about issues, to generate conversation,” he says.

Growing up surrounded by nature, Bellerin credits his upbringing for sparking a lifelong connection with the environment – one that continues to shape his daily decisions, from transportation, to becoming a vegan, to his fashion choices.

“I’ve been consuming second-hand clothes and shoes for a really long time. I remember once it took me six months to decide to buy a pair of shoes I saw in a shop next to where I parked,” he says.

“I wear those shoes almost all the time. It’s about giving what you consume a good life and, when you’re done, giving it another life.

“We’re constantly bombarded by advertising that creates a false sense of need.”

Bellerin acknowledges that some essentials like clothing, food and travel are necessary and enrich our lives. But the key, he says, is to question whether we truly need something before buying it.

“It’s a fundamental part of me. I’m always reflecting,” he says. “If I can share that with others, I can help create a better, safer environment for everyone.”

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October 6, 2025 | Paul Stimpson

Connor Green beat the eventual champion and the second seed on his way to a brilliant bronze medal at the Youth Top 10 in Tours, France.

The competition is one of the strongest on the calendar with the top 10s in the respective European boys’ and girls’ rankings at under-15 and under-19 invited and then playing each other on a round-robin basis to decide the medals.

Green, seeded seventh, won six of his nine matches to end in third place, including an outstanding comeback to defeat gold medallist Nathan Lam of France 4-3 (17-15, 6-11, 10-12, 6-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-7) in the fifth round.

Green had started by sinking the fifth seed, Tom Closset of Belgium, 4-3 (14-16, 11-9, 12-10, 10-12, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5) in the opening round and he also beat second seed Marcel Blaszczyk of Poland 4-2 (9-11, 12-10, 7-11, 13-11, 11-7, 11-3) on the opening day.

Connor Green after beating Nathan Lam (ETTU photo)

Green’s only win on day two was that superb performance against third seed Lam, as he was beaten by top seed Daniel Berzosa of Spain and sixth seed Flavio Mourier of France.

But he made sure of the bronze medal by winning all his matches on day three against the players ranked below him – Stepan Brhel of Czechia, Antoine Noirault of France and Rafal Formela of Poland.

Defeat to Green was Lam’s only reverse of the event as he finished ahead of Berzosa.

Abraham Sellado was also representing England and was ranked sixth of the athletes on duty. He won three of his nine matches to end in eighth place.

The undoubted highlight for Sellado was a 4-3 (11-8, 12-10, 12-10, 9-11, 11-13, 6-11, 11-5) win as he held off a comeback from the top seed Gorkem Ocal of Turkey.

Abraham Sellado in action in Tours (ETTU photo)

Sellado missed a match point opportunity in the fifth but kept his cool to claim the decider. Ocal went on to finish second behind runaway champion Francesco Trevisan of Italy, who won all nine of his matches.

Bronze went to Hungary’s Mark Gergely, who was also beaten by Sellado – 4-2 (9-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-6, 11-5, 11-8) in the second round of matches. Sellado’s other win was against 10th seed Lukas Wang of Germany.

The Under-19 Girls’ competition was won by third seed Nina Guo Zheng of France, who won eight matches and finished ahead of compatriot Leana Hochart of France on head-to-head record – beating her 4-3 in the opening round. The Under-15s was won by top seed Koharu Itagaki of Germany, who won all nine matches.

Final standings

Under-19 Boys: 1 Nathan Lam (FRA), 2 Daniel Berzosa (ESP), 3 Connor Green (ENG), 4 Marcel Blaszczyk (POL), 5 Tom Closset (BEL), 6 Antoine Noirault (FRA), 7 Stepan Brhel (CZE), 8 Rafal Formela (POL), 9 Flavio Mourier (FRA), 10 Samuel Arpas (SVK)

Under-15 Boys:1 Francesco Trevisan (ITA), 2 Gorkem Ocal (TUR), 3 Mark Gergely (HUN), 4 Kenan Kahraman (TUR), 5 Lenard Szabo (HUN), 6 Jan Mrugala (POL), 7 Quentin Sandona (FRA), 8 Abraham Sellado (ENG), 9 Lukas Wang (GER), 10 Jonas Rinderer (GER)

Results

Under-19 Boys
Connor Green bt Tom Closset (BEL) 4-3 (14-16, 11-9, 12-10, 10-12, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5)
Samuel Arpas (SVK) bt Green 4-1 (11-6, 11-3, 14-12, 9-11, 12-10)
Green bt Marcel Blaszczyk (POL) 4-2 (9-11, 12-10, 7-11, 13-11, 11-7, 11-3)
Daniel Berzosa (ESP) bt Green 4-0 (11-9, 11-6, 13-11, 11-6)
Green bt Nathan Lam (FRA) 4-3 (17-15, 6-11, 10-12, 6-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-7)
Flavio Mourier (FRA) bt Green 4-2 (9-11, 5-11, 16-14, 11-6, 11-9, 12-10)
Green bt Rafal Formela (POL) 4-1 (5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-4, 11-4)
Green bt Stepan Brhel (CZE) 4-1 (11-9, 9-11, 11-5, 14-12, 11-9)
Green bt Antoine Noirault (FRA) 4-2 (6-11, 11-5, 11-1, 4-11, 11-8, 11-5)

Under-15 Boys
Jan Mrugala (POL) bt Abraham Sellado 4-2 (12-10, 4-11, 11-5, 11-5, 12-14, 11-8)
Sellado bt Mark Gergely (HUN) 4-2 (9-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-6, 11-5, 11-8)
Francesco Trevisan (ITA) bt Sellado 4-1 (11-7, 8-11, 11-4, 11-5, 11-6)
Sellado bt Gorkem Ocal (TUR) 4-3 (11-8, 12-10, 12-10, 9-11, 11-13, 6-11, 11-5)
Quentin Sandona (FRA) bt Sellado 4-1 (6-11, 11-6, 11-2, 11-8, 11-4)
Lenard Szabo (HUN) bt Sellado 4-1 (11-9, 11-9, 14-12, 6-11, 11-1)
Kenan Kahraman (TUR) bt Sellado 4-2 (11-5, 11-5, 9-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-7)
Sellado bt Lukas Wang (GER) 4-1 (13-11, 11-9, 12-10, 3-11, 11-5)
Jonas Rinderer (GER) bt Sellado 4-2 (10-12, 11-3, 11-9, 16-14, 3-11, 14-12)

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Golden State Warriors teammates Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green were present at UFC 320 in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev looked to defend his title against former two-division champion Alex Pereira in the main event, while bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili sought to defend his title against Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event.

Butler and Green are also gearing up for the 2025-26 season with the Warriors, their first full year sharing the court.

The Warriors acquired Butler during the 2024-25 season as part of a blockbuster trade with the Miami Heat on Feb. 5.

Golden State immediately excelled following the acquisition, ending the regular season by posting a 23-7 record in 30 games with the six-time All-Star in its lineup.

Butler averaged 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game as a member of the Warriors.

Golden State ended the year with a 48-34 overall record, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals before falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. It’s worth noting that Warriors superstar Stephen Curry only appeared in one contest during the series due to hamstring issues.

Meanwhile, Green continued to anchor Golden State’s defense. He averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game on 42.4/32.5/68.7 shooting splits last season.

The Warriors will open their 2025-26 campaign against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 21.

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In the week since the U.S. team’s crushing Ryder Cup loss to Europe, a number of theories have surfaced in terms of who — or what — is to blame. One recurring theme: the green speeds at Bethpage Black.

In the U.S. team’s post-loss press conference on Sunday, American captain Keegan Bradley admitted he “made a mistake” with his course set-up directives — which included moving up tees and cutting down Bethpage’s famously gnarly rough — which inadvertently played into Europe’s favor.

Another problem? “The greens were as soft as I’ve ever seen greens without it raining,” Bradley said. “Especially here, it can get pretty firm, and they never firmed up. We didn’t want the greens to be like this soft.”

“We needed to make more putts,” said captain’s pick Justin Thomas, who went 2-2-0. “That’s what Keegan needed; he needed us to make more putts.”

While Bradley refused to place the blame on anyone but himself for the Americans’ issues, vice captain Jim Furyk said that U.S. players had doubts that the greens were running at the requested speed of 12.5 on the Stimpmeter.

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“We were told that they were 12 and a half on the stimp,” Furyk said ahead of this week’s Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament on the PGA Tour Champions. “I think that was the request. We were told that they stimped out that in the morning. Our players one by one didn’t think they reached that. I didn’t have a stimp in my hand to actually confirm it, nor was I allowed to hit a putt as a vice captain. That’s a rule. So I can’t tell you because I didn’t get to hit a putt. I wish I would have though.

“Guys had a hard time getting putts to the hole and it did appear to be a little gluey,” Furyk continued. “I think the request was always there to set the golf course up with less rough, but I think also believing that the greens would be firmer. I know we got some rain mid week but they were really, really soft when we arrived. So that probably is an issue a little bit. It’s not how we were looking at the golf course.”

Faster greens should have played to the U.S. team’s advantage.

“I think historically we play faster greens on the PGA Tour than [the Europeans] do [on the DP World Tour],” Bradley said after Saturday’s four-ball session, which the Europeans won 3-1. “Obviously when we go over to their British Open, the greens are considerably slower than what we play on in an average week. I think like British Open, they are around 10, 10 and a half, maybe 11. For us, when we play faster greens, they generally quicken up as the week goes on [and] the weather’s good. That’s normally what happens.”

The anchor of the Warriors’ defense has had one common thread for the past 13 seasons: Draymond Green.

The Michigan State alum has proven all there is to prove in his successful NBA career, but he’s never content. Green was asked Monday about possibly being selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team for a 10th time as the 2025-26 season begins.

“It would mean the world to me,” Green admitted to reporters at Warriors Media Day. “That’s my motivation, to go and try to make another All-Defensive Team and join that list. It’s an amazing list. All first-ballot Hall of Famers.”

Green’s defensive resume speaks for itself. His accolades include being the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, a nine-time NBA All-Defensive selection (five First Team, four Second Team) and a finalist for the 2025 DPOY award.

“To try to put myself, my name in the hat with those guys,” Green continued. “Like any time you can put your name next to guys like — you’re talking Kobe [Bryant], Tim [Duncan] … And I can put my little name next to that? That — I mean, that would be a dream come true.”

The four-time NBA champion has had some ups and downs in his career, but cementing himself as one of the greatest defensive players of all time clearly is on his radar.

“That is definitely a motivating factor for me this year, for sure,” Green said.

Along with the personal quest for a 10th All-Defensive selection, Green and Golden State are looking to hoist another Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy this upcoming season.

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