Chris McCullough seems to have found a new home in the Philippines after helping San Miguel Beer to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title. One of the most successful clubs in the professional cage loop, SMB did the trick when they wrapped up the best-of-seven series against a Terrence Jones-led TnT KaTropa quintet last Wednesday.

McCullough story is a bit different since he came in as a replacement for Charles Rhodes. At that time, the Beermen were slowly being scratched out from the PBA title picture. That was until the 24-year-old made his presence felt right in his very first game. He unloaded 47 points against the NLEX Road Warriors and clearly showed he was a better fit for the team, ABS-CBN reported.

Now that his Philippines stint is over, McCullough is scheduled to fly over to Korea and play for KGC next season. Aside from that, the 29th pick of the 2015 Draft is still hoping to get a call to play in the NBA. If not, there is one new option on the table – get naturalized and play for the Philippine national team.

Apparently, McCullough is open to the idea if the Gilas Pilipinas quintet considers him for naturalization, Rappler.com reported. At present, it is Andray Blatche who is reinforcing the national team. The 49th pick of the 2005 NBA Draft may only be 32 but is obviously not getting any younger.

“I want to play man. If I get naturalized, I want to play. It’s an opportunity for me so I’d love to play,” said McCullough who many are hoping will return next year. That would depend on his availability.

“Hopefully I’ll be back in the NBA by next year. But if not, I’m back with SMB.”

Seeing how the Philippines is in dire need of a big and agile big man, McCullough could be a perfect fit. June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar are two legitimate big man while Blatche has his on and off days. Also, the former Washington Wizards has other commitments such as playing in the chinese Basketball Association. These are factors that the local basketball governing body needs to take into consideration if the Philippines is to regain its place in world basketball rankings.

The Brooklyn Nets are rewarding Kenny Atkinson and his coaching staff for leading the team to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2015. Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets works the sidelines as his team plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. photo: Getty images/Matthew Stockman

 

Paige Vanzant and Valerie Loureda recently shared updates on their careers.

A few days ago, UFC women’s flyweight VanZant was confident about returning to UFC soon. In an interview with MMA Fighting, the UFC star detailed the progress she has been making. VanZant revealed that she had to undergo two surgeries despite feeling confident with her body.

“My arm feels good but my mind is still uneasy. Before I had my first surgery, I felt great, I went in and my arm was still broken. I had to have a second surgery,” VanZant revealed.

The UFC bombshell also admitted that her mind was not at peace and at some point, she started to think that what she was feeling with her body is a bit far from reality.

“I’m at the point where I don’t trust myself. I feel really good but my mind still isn’t at peace until I go in and have my first CT scan,” VanZant admitted.

After all, VanZant remained firm with her plans and managed to stay disciplined during her recovery.

“I haven’t rushed anything. I’ve been doing everything it takes to heal this stupid arm. The plan is to fight at the end of the year,” VanZant said.

And to everybody’s surprise, a happy VanZant spoke with TMZ sports recently to finally announce that she has just been cleared to fight again.

The UFC is expected to book the fan-favorite VanZant anytime soon.

Meanwhile, Women’s Bellator MMA flyweight Valerie Loureda has announced that she is taking a break from mixed martial arts to take part in a TV reality show, Sports Gossip reported.

Loureda, who has already been regarded as a firm fan-favorite after just two fights with Bellator, made the announcement on social media. The Bellator hottie would be swapping the cage for a reality show titled “Exatlon Estados Unidos.”

The said program is currently broadcasted on American Spanish language network Telemundo. The show brings together teams of athletes, celebrities and everyday people to compete in a series of challenges, potentially over the course of several months.  

VanZant and Loureda are considered as UFC and Bellator’s hottest MMA fighters in women’s division.

UFC’s VanZant gained more popularity when she joined “Dancing With The Stars” a few years ago.

Bellator’s Loureda,  on the other hand, became an instant superstar in the promotion not only because of her looks but also because of her back-to-back impressive performances.

Paige VanZant (left) fights against Rachael Ostovich during their Women’s Flyweight fight at UFC Fight Night at Barclays Center on January 19, 2019 in New York City. photo: Getty images/Sarah Stier

Princess Diana never had the chance to meet the moms of her daughters-in-law. But if she were still alive, royal fans couldn’t help but wonder how the Princess of Wales would’ve treated Carole Middleton and Doria Ragland.

On the online forum site Quora, Christine Smith, a retired educator, said that Princess Diana would’ve been Carole and Ragland’s worst nightmare. If Prince William and Prince Harry’s mom was still alive, she would have been very jealous of her daughters-in-law’s moms.

“As far as Diana’s personality goes, she was so insecure that I suspect Diana would’ve been Carole’s & Doria’s worst nightmare. Diana was wrought with jealousy… Like most mums, she was a lioness and nobody came between her and her cubs… Most mums can appreciate that and relate… However, Diana’s mental health issues, young age, and divorce situation would have made the boys marrying, like a mountain to climb for Diana,” she said.

Tulika Sinha also said that she thinks Princess Diana would have a very bad relationship with Carole and Ragland. This is because she would also most likely be hostile towards them.

But at least one royal fan said that she thinks Princess Diana would’ve gotten along well with Carole and Ragland. After all, Middleton’s mom and Markle’s mom are both nice individuals.

Several other royal fans also said that the public should stop talking about Princess Diana since she has already been dead for over two decades. And it’s about time to let her rest in peace.

Princess Diana passed away on Aug. 31, 1997, following a fatal car crash in paris. Following her death, Prince Charles picked up Princess Diana corpse and brought it to London. At the time of her death, Prince William was only 15 years old, while Prince Harry was just 12 years old.

As such, Princess Diana didn’t also have the chance to meet her daughters-in-law. Prince William and Middleton wed in 2011, while Prince Harry and Markle wed last year.

Britain’s Princess of Wales arrives at her London health club. photo: Johnny Eggitt/AFP/Getty images)

Queen Elizabeth reportedly experienced so-called childlike escapism when she received her first pet Corgi at the age of 7.

Her Majesty’s dad, King George V, gifted the monarch with a dog, and this started her love for animals. At that time, the Queen’s younger sister, Princess Margaret, was just 3 years old and she also received her first pet from her dad.

Social anthropologist Kate Fox recently talked about the impact that the dogs had on the Queen in the Netflix documentary “The Royals.” She said that dogs have allowed the 93-year-old royal to enjoy something like childlike escapism.

“Our pets are kind of like our alter egos. They’re almost what a psychotherapist would call our inner child… I think all of this applies even more to the Royal family, particularly to the Queen than to the rest of us,” she said.

“If you think about it, she has to be even more repressed and inhibited and reserved and dignified, than the rest of us put together, and very rarely gets an opportunity to express what she’s really feeling. Her inner brat doesn’t get let out very often, does it?” Fox added.

All of the Queen’s Corgis descended from a dog named Susan, who was given to her on her 18^th birthday in 1944. Her Majesty’s last Corgi, Willow, passed away last year.

Four years ago, the monarch decided to stop breeding Corgis for fear that her dogs might outlive her. When this happens, the Queen will no longer have the opportunity to know if her beloved pets are well taken care of at all times.

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer, previously told Vanity Fair that the Queen no longer wanted more young dogs. “She didn’t want to leave any young dog behind,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Queen still has two adorable dogs at the moment. Vulcan and Candy are a crossbreed between her Corgis and Princess Margaret’s dachshund Pipkin.

Queen Elizabeth II is seen at the Chichester Theatre while visiting West Sussex on Nov. 30, 2017, in Chichester, United Kingdom. photo: Getty images/Stuart C. Wilson

Kaley Cuoco recently revealed who her dream cameo for “Big Bang Theory” is.

During her interview with AOL, the actress said that she would have wanted to see Jennifer Aniston on the hit CBS sitcom. Unfortunately, “Big Bang Theory” already wrapped up after its 12^th season and the “Friends” star never got the chance to appear on the show.

“I love her so much, she’s also my style icon. I’m obsessed with her because she’s always so effortless and cool… I don’t want to say that it looks like she doesn’t try, because she obviously tries, but she just looks like the coolest chick around,” she said.

Meanwhile, Cuoco was also asked to share her favorite moment from “Big Bang Theory” and the actress said that there’s a lot. But if she really had to pick one, Cuoco said that she really loved the scene where Sheldon (Jim Parsons) hugged Penny (Cuoco) for the first time.

“They’ve started to all run together but if I got way, way back, I believe it was season 1 or season 2 – where Sheldon and Penny give each other Christmas gifts and Sheldon is so overwhelmed with love with the gift that he received that he hugs Penny… That was a special moment,” she said.

The professional equestrian also said that she loved the finale episode for “Big Bang Theory” because the creators and the writers of the show managed to give the viewers a satisfying ending.

In the finale, Penny and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) found out that they were expecting their first child. Their friends also learned that they will be aunts and uncles again.

Sheldon also won Nobel Prize for Physics and he gave a heartwarming speech in front of a massive crowd. Initially, Sheldon wanted his speech to be all about him, but he ended up crediting his friends for everything that they have done for him since they first met.

Kaley Cuoco has shared a new video of her and her sister working hard at the gym. Pictured: Kaley Cuoco attends the InStyle And Warner Bros. Golden Globes After Party 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, california. photo: Getty images/Rich Fury

Prince Charles used to be regarded as a career bachelor for several years before he met the love of his life, Camilla Parker Bowles.

In the book “Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of An Improbable Life,” royal author Sally Bedell Smith said that things changed for the future King immediately after he saw Camilla.

While at the Royal Ascot Party in 1978, Smith said that Camilla had the ability to change Prince Charles’ mood for the better.

“The only time Charles brightened up was on the second day when the Tyrons and Parker Bowles came to lunch. ‘His mood completely changed,’ said one of the guests,” she said.

Shortly after that, Prince Charles and Camilla started seeing each other again for a brief time. “‘They were not often alone together but they talked frequently and at length on the telephone, and in the process, their feeling for each other’ wrote Dimbleby,” she said.

However, Prince Charles and Camilla didn’t end up together shortly after their series of brief hangouts. After all, Camilla was already married to Andrew Parker Bowles at that time. Prince Charles also tied the knot with Princess Diana three years later.

Throughout Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage, Camilla and Prince Charles continued to see each other. In fact, the Princess of Wales was aware that her husband was having an affair with the Duchess of Cornwall.

Eleven years after Prince Charles and Princess Diana tied the knot, they decided to have a trial separation. But their decision ended up in a divorce in 1996.

After their split, Prince Charles and Camilla continued to see each other. In fact, before Princess Diana’s death on Aug. 31, 1997, the royal couple was already planning on making their relationship public.

However, out of respect for the late royal, Prince Charles and Camilla decided to keep their relationship as low-key as possible. It was online in the 200s that they started hanging out in public again.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the reopening of Hillsborough Castle on April 09, 2019 in Belfast, northern Ireland. photo: Getty images/Chris Jackson