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Adventure stories have always captured our desire to explore the unknown. For centuries, adventure novels have invited readers to sail across uncharted oceans, uncover hidden civilizations, duel fearless enemies, and survive impossible odds. So many movies and games have taken inspiration from them.
A few key books were central in shaping the genre’s conventions, laying down blueprints that countless writers would follow. Whether introducing unforgettable heroes, pioneering entirely new subgenres, or digging deep with their themes, the titles on this list all left their mark on adventure storytelling.
“I learned to look more upon the bright side of my condition.” One of the very first English novels ever, Robinson Crusoe tells the story of a sailor stranded alone on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Forced to survive using only his ingenuity and determination, Crusoe gradually builds shelter, cultivates crops, domesticates animals, and creates an entirely new life before eventually encountering the man he names Friday.
In the process, author Daniel Defoe transformed survival into the central engine of an adventure story, paving the way for an entire subgenre. (Indeed, the protagonist’s name has come to be synonymous with being stranded and isolated in the wild.) Crucially, rather than relying on constant action, Defoe mined drama out of practical problem-solving, self-reliance, and the character’s ability to adapt under extraordinary circumstances. You continue to see echoes of this in everything from Cast Away to The Martian.
“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.” This banger is one of the defining works by the legendary Jules Verne. It follows the impeccably punctual English gentleman Phileas Fogg after he wagers that modern transportation has made it possible to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout, Fogg embarks upon a whirlwind journey across continents while being pursued by a detective who mistakenly believes him to be a notorious bank robber.
Published in the 1870s, Around the World in Eighty Days captures the excitement of its moment in time, an age when the world was suddenly feeling more interconnected thanks to steamships, railways, and global communication. Every destination introduces fresh obstacles, colorful characters, and ingenious escapes, and the plot maintains a relentless pace throughout. All this makes it the archetypal modern globe-trotting adventure.
“I am a believer in the impossible.” Although most famous for Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle also penned this classic sci-fi-edged adventure. Long before dinosaurs dominated pop culture (this book was published more than a century ago), The Lost World imagined an isolated South American plateau where prehistoric creatures continued to thrive. The eccentric Professor Challenger leads an expedition into this mysterious region, where the explorers encounter dinosaurs, ape-like beings, and civilizations untouched by the outside world.
Through this, Doyle essentially created the “lost world” subgenre. His emphasis on discovery and exploration established a template that would influence generations of adventure writers, filmmakers, and game designers. From King Kong and Jurassic Park to countless pulp adventures and fantasy epics, most stories about hidden civilizations and prehistoric ecosystems can trace much of their DNA back to this origin point.
“Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes.” Jules Verne strikes again, this time taking us deep underground rather than far overland. In Journey to the Center of the Earth, Professor Otto Lidenbrock discovers an ancient manuscript describing a route into Earth’s interior. He promptly organizes an expedition with his nephew Axel and their Icelandic guide Hans. As they descend beneath extinct volcanoes, the trio discovers a breathtaking world of subterranean oceans and prehistoric animals.
The imagination and world-building here are off the charts. It’s all very fantastical, hitting us with one whimsical setting or creature after another, infecting us with its boundless spirit of exploration and possibility. Verne wants us to see the magic in things again, to believe that the world still contains unimaginable mysteries waiting to be uncovered. He more than succeeds.
“Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest. Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!” No story has shaped the popular image of pirates more profoundly than Robert Louis Stevenson‘s Treasure Island. Narrated by young Jim Hawkins, the story begins when an old sea captain leaves behind a mysterious treasure map, sending our protagonist searching for buried pirate gold. Along the way, he encounters mutiny, betrayal, naval battles, and one of literature’s greatest villains, the charismatic Long John Silver.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that this book pretty much invented the modern pirate adventure. All the genre’s core ingredients are here: peg legs, parrots, buried treasure, treasure maps marked with an “X,” tropical islands, mutinous crews. In a sense, almost every pirate tale since is either drawing from Treasure Island or deliberately subverting it. Not to mention, Long John Silver’s complexity made him a deeply influential villain.
“All for one, and one for all!” This is another story that’s become so famous that it almost feels like a modern myth. The Three Musketeers follows the ambitious young d’Artagnan after he travels to Paris hoping to join the King’s Musketeers. Instead, he finds himself befriending Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, becoming embroiled in dangerous political conspiracies involving Cardinal Richelieu, Queen Anne, and the deadly Milady de Winter.
Here, Dumas perfected the swashbuckling adventure by blending sword fights, romance, espionage, humor, witty banter, team-based heroics, and historical drama into something irresistibly entertaining, and his breakneck pacing ensured that readers were constantly swept from one thrilling episode to the next. The characters are compelling, too, each possessing distinct personalities and flaws. This means that their friendship is just as compelling as the countless duels they fight.
“The sea is everything.” Yet another Jules Verne gem. This time, he guides us to the ocean’s deepest depths, portraying it almost like an alien planet. The plot revolves around Professor Pierre Aronnax, who joins an expedition investigating reports of a gigantic sea monster. He travels aboard the Nautilus, a submarine capable of descending to the deepest reaches of the sea, all under the command of the fascinating Captain Nemo.
Nemo is one of Verne’s most compelling creations. Brilliant, mysterious, and morally ambiguous, he combines scientific genius with profound personal tragedy. At the same time, the novel keeps us hooked with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of wonder and whimsy, including marine forests, giant squids, shark attacks, hostile warships, Antarctic icebergs, and even the ruins of Atlantis. Plus, some of Verne’s depictions of submarine technology wound up being surprisingly prophetic.
“From hell’s heart I stab at thee.” Another adventure on the high seas, but a much darker and more complicated one. Narrated by Ishmael, Moby-Dick follows the crew of the whaling ship Pequod as its obsessive captain, Ahab, abandons commercial whaling in pursuit of the enormous white whale that previously cost him his leg. The voyage itself becomes increasingly perilous as Ahab’s monomaniacal pursuit consumes both himself and his crew.
In the process, Herman Melville elevates the adventure structure into an epic exploration of obsession, fate, nature, and humanity’s place in the universe. Alongside thrilling encounters with whales and storms, the book brings in philosophy, natural history, religion, and symbolism, as well as weird digressions like poetry, stage directions, catalogs, and extensive anatomical notes about whales. The novel’s greatness begins from the famous first line: “Call me Ishmael.”
“Far over the misty mountains cold…” The Hobbit is one of the cornerstones of modern fantasy, but it’s also simply a well-told adventure story, one whose energy and economy have been widely imitated. It fits a lot of imagination into less than 300 pages. It’s a mini-epic, a brisk journey filled with treasure, trolls, goblins, giant spiders, elves, dragons, riddling creatures, unlikely heroes, and unforgettable landscapes, carried effortlessly by Tolkien‘s gorgeous writing.
The narrative structure is episodic, harking back to classic hero’s journey stories, borrowing widely from myths and legends. Fundamentally, it’s about an ordinary protagonist gradually growing into a capable hero. This template has inspired everything from tabletop role-playing to modern video games. The depth of the author’s world-building here was also hugely influential; every setting feels lived-in because Tolkien worked out elaborate backstories and histories for them.
“Until the day when God shall deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and hope.” Although The Three Musketeers is more accessible, The Count of Monte Cristo is the overall stronger book. It follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor falsely imprisoned on the eve of his wedding. After years of captivity, Dantès escapes from the seemingly inescapable Château d’If, discovers a legendary hidden fortune, and reinvents himself as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo to execute one of literature’s greatest revenge plots.
Along the way, Alexandre Dumas masterfully combines prison breaks, hidden treasure, secret identities, duels, political intrigue, romance, and international adventure. Every twist feels meticulously planned, and Edmond’s transformation from an innocent young sailor into an enigmatic aristocrat is one of fiction’s all-time great character arcs. In many ways, this is the pinnacle of adventure storytelling.
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Bold and the Beautiful is pivoting Miss Dylan’s (Sydney Bullock) character away from everything we’ve seen and know about her. She’s always been a hardworking, nice girl, but now Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) is accusing Dylan of latching on to Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) for personal gain.
Electra is saying that Dylan has been targeting all of them from the start and that is a drastic character shift. We’re going to get into this gold digger arc that they’re writing for Dylan and talk about how far they’re going to go with it. Are we going to get a pregnancy plot because that’s the best way to latch on to a rich guy.
So, Electra lost it when Dylan told her she spent the night at Will’s house even though they didn’t do the deed. And on top of that, Dylan told Electra that she’s in love with Will and has been for a while. And Dylan reminded Electra that she did respect their relationship, but now Electra dumped Will and said that they would never be together. So, Dylan doesn’t think it’s fair that Electra is giving her an ultimatum that she can’t pursue Will.
Basically, Dylan’s sick and tired of Electra telling her what she can and can’t do. And then Electra accused Dylan of trying to get close to a wealthy family in LA. Electra thinks that Dylan wants the life that Electra, Will, and R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) all grew up with and that they are somehow entitled to, but no one else is.
Electra made it clear she thinks Dylan’s a gold-digger. Now, Electra didn’t use that word, but it was very clear what she meant this week when Electra was over at Will’s playing the victim, pouting, carrying on. Electra said Dylan is a shark that keeps coming between them. And Electra spouted more crazy about Will letting his mom Katie Logan (Heather Tom) sabotage her jewelry launch. She really believes that. And Electra also seemed to be throwing Dylan under the bus. I think she’s trying to make sure that Will doesn’t get with Dylan again.
Meanwhile, R.J. kind of got talked into it. Dylan convinced him that Electra and Will are not a good match. She said that R.J. is a much better match for Electra. And of course, he liked hearing that and Dylan said she’s a better match for Will. So R.J.’s on board. Also, Dylan is preparing for the inevitable of Electra firing her from Forrester Creations. And if Dylan loses her main paycheck, that’s one more reason for Electra to say Dylan’s a gold-digger, you know, and that she’s looking for Will to pay her way, pay her rent, whatever.
This week also, Katie has an intense run-in with Dylan. It’s at Will’s beach house. It doesn’t go well. Katie looks annoyed to find Dylan there. And I’m guessing because Katie knows Will wants Electra, she isn’t going to want Dylan interfering.
Katie may not like something Dylan says or Katie may decide that Dylan is taking advantage of Will, you know, because he’s heartbroken and vulnerable because other spoilers for this week say Katie is suspicious of Dylan’s past. I’m not sure what’s to judge there. She’s broke but hardworking.
Maybe Katie’s upset because Dylan came between Will and Electra before. And you know, maybe in Katie’s mind, she might be seeing Dylan as somebody like Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), you know, because she came between Katie and Bill many times.
No matter what, looks like the writers are turning Dylan into somebody who’s making some kind of greedy grab. And as far as I can see, Dylan truly does seem to love Will, but they’re going to make more of it. And to be fair, Dylan may want financial security so she never ends up homeless again. That is understandable.
But if they’re going in this direction, I hope they just go ahead and go big with it. Have Dylan targeting Will in a really sneaky way. You know, it is a drastic pivot for her character, but in a way, it’s also a throwback. If you’re a longtime Bold watcher, you might remember that Brooke was a lot like Dylan in the very first season of Bold and the Beautiful.
You know, Dylan is more poor, but Brooke was, you know, middle class. She was engaged to a nice police officer and then she did a catering job with her mom at the Forresters and she saw Ridge and their luxurious life and dumped that cute cop. Remember also when Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) came onto the scene?
She was a sweet girl, a good girl, and then Bold did a complete 180 and turned her into a psychotic, murdering villain. So, it is absolutely plausible that Bold is turning Dylan from a sweet, hardworking girl into a scheming gold digger. And if that’s the case, how far will Dylan go to keep Will?
Now, I do think Dylan loves Will, but Electra saying Dylan’s obsessed with Will might be foreshadowing. If Dylan is being turned into a bad girl, you know, maybe she thinks she’s in love with Will, but Dylan’s really in love with his lifestyle, his beach house, and what Will can give her. You know, if they’re going there, I hope they just go all in like they did with Luna.
Although, I’m not looking forward to Electra being right or having more reason to whine and pout and play the victim. But if Dylan’s going to be gold digging, one thing to think about is having a baby of her own. That’s a solid plan because Dylan might worry that Electra is going to circle back to Will after the Forresters chill out on hating Will so much.
And Dylan also knows that even though Will hated Luna he was still very interested in the baby that she was carrying. So, Dylan may think that a baby is a good way to solidify things. We know that she wants to get intimate with Will and Dylan went over there last Friday fully intending to pursue him.
And Will admits he feels chemistry between them, but instead they kissed and cuddled. But very soon it’s going to be a lot more than that. B&B spoilers for August confirm that Dylan and Will have a steamy night together.

And that means Dylan gets into Will’s bed, they do the deed, and Dylan might be intentionally careless with birth control. I mean, honestly, they rarely mention birth control on soaps. It’s not romantic. So, Will might not be thinking about that at all, although he should. And we know that Will’s fertile. So, Dylan may be hoping to get pregnant with a Spencer baby.
It didn’t work out for Luna but then again, she was bat-crap crazy and Dylan is not. Not that we’ve seen. And whether she’s gold digging or not, I could see her wanting to have Will’s baby to get closer to him because Dylan’s in love with him and she wants to be with him forever. So, a Spencer baby might make sense to her.
And Will gets advice from his dad, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont), this week that he needs to move on from Electra. And he’s hearing the same thing from his brother, Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks), who already met Dylan, and he thought she was cute. So, Will’s getting some family pressure. And with Dylan being so supportive, you know, why not?
And it looks like after their night of passion, Will and Dylan may begin a legitimate relationship. If she and Will are sleeping together regularly, shouldn’t be too hard for Dylan to get pregnant. Of course, Katie and Electra will think it was Dylan’s plan all along. And the way they’re pivoting her character, maybe it is.
Katie might remind Will that Dylan is acting like Luna, who got herself pregnant with Will’s baby to hold on to him and to worm her way into the Spencer family, but I don’t think that he will agree. Dylan is nothing like that woman. She hooked up with Will without his consent, and Dylan’s not going that route. So, we’ll see what happens. But Electra telling Dylan she thinks she’s going after somebody wealthy to benefit herself might have Dylan stopping and thinking, you know what, that’s not a bad idea.
Why should I work two jobs and bust my butt, barely getting by, you know, living in my car now and then when I can just land a handsome, rich guy that I already love? It would be a win-win for Dylan, but I bet Katie and Electra will definitely call it being a gold-digger.
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Aren’t we all super attached to our black leggings? It’s at the point where we forget that other color options exist, but Jessica Alba may have just convinced Us to try something new. The actress recently stepped out in an unexpected hue that could still be considered a neutral, and it’s ideal for the upcoming fall season.
Alba was spotted in New York City wearing a matching olive green set. While we love the high-waisted leggings and sports bra together, we can form so many looks with just the bottom half. When you’re ready to give your black leggings a break, try the Colorfulkoala Dreamlux High-Waisted Leggings, which are super similar to Alba’s pick.
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Like Alba’s pair, the Colorfulkoala option comes in an olive green hue — and actually, the shade is almost an exact match. However, the same style also comes in black (if you can’t bear to break old habits), as well as various browns, gray, dark red, purple and more. It’s the green option, though, that might be the most fun of the bunch, and just like your current go-to, still works with a wide range of tops.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL, these Amazon leggings were designed to provide tummy control without leaving you feeling uncomfortable. Plus, they come in 25- and 28-inch inseams, so you can get the optimal fit. And don’t even get us started on the Dreamlux fabric, which is super soft and moisture-wicking!
Amazon shoppers can’t stop raving about how good these leggings are, claiming they rival high-end options that cost three times more.
“I have been on the search for the perfect pair of leggings — ones I can wear to yoga/pilates without constantly pulling them up,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “I am amazed how perfect these leggings are.”
“These are my new favorites. I have them in several colors, and they’ve become my go-to for not only yoga but running errands, lounging at home and even going out,” said a verified purchaser. “They’re comfortable, versatile and sleek. I love the soft fabric and that they compress without squeezing anywhere.”
As much as we love our tried-and-true, basic black leggings, Alba’s look is the encouragement we need to venture outside our comfort zone. This ready-for-fall hue works year-round, so don’t delay — make the swap!
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Young and the Restless suggests that Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) cannot keep his big mouth shut. And he ruins things for Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope), and it’s about the deal she made with Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) when he bought back Newman Media.
Is this going to be the last straw for Sally? How much more can she take of Billy’s antics? We’re going to talk about how Billy’s latest move may push Sally too far and why she may slap Billy with an ultimatum.
So, we’re going to see this week Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) running into Billy while they’re both out and about at Society. And of course, Victor can’t ever leave anybody at peace. So, he’s goading and taunting Billy about Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) giving him a job at Chancellor. And Victor refers to it as Cane throwing Billy scraps.
And Victor doesn’t stop there. I mean, he is always so awful to Billy. So, this week, Victor tells Billy that Cane makes him look unworthy. And Victor goes even lower and says Billy’s mom, Jill Abbott (Jess Walton), wishes that Cane was her real son, not him. And then Victor just keeps going and he calls Billy a loser and Victor says he’s going to lose again soon.
And based on what Billy does next, Victor might actually be seeing into the future because Billy screws up big. First, he gets in a few jabs at Victor about Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) stealing Newman Enterprises. And then Billy brings up the fake AI generated evidence against Phyllis, Billy, and Cane that didn’t work out in Victor’s favor. But of course, the mustache knows how to push Billy’s buttons.
And Victor goads him so badly this week about Jill and Cane that Billy’s anger and hatred of Victor gets the better of him. And guess what Billy does? He blurts out that Victor’s precious son, Adam, didn’t take Newman Media back from Sally. No. Billy reveals that Adam cut Sally a big fat check for it. And Billy taunts Victor by saying that Adam went behind Victor’s back to buy it from Sally. And then Billy salts the wound and says that Adam even paid Sally more than market value, more than Newman Media was even worth.
And Billy pushes back more and says Adam probably even used Victor’s own money to buy it from Sally. And of course, Victor acts like he doesn’t believe Billy. And we’ll see Victor play it off and laugh in Billy’s face and walk away. But this confirms what Victor already suspected that something was weird about the deal.
So, over at the ranch, Victor calls Adam to come over. And then Victor confronts Adam and demands to know why he didn’t tell him that he paid Sally and someone for the company. And Adam is annoyed because he was worried this would come out. He worked hard to keep it secret. Not so much because he cares if Victor’s mad at him. It’s because Adam is trying to protect pregnant Sally.
Adam wants to shield Sally from his dad Victor’s vengeance. He and Chelsea both agree that’s best. Adam says it doesn’t matter and that Victor shouldn’t believe anything that Billy says. So, he’s still trying to play it off, but Victor demands to know if Sally outsmarted Adam or if his son was conspiring with Sally.
And that’s when Adam tells his dad none of this is Sally’s fault. And Adam says he just wishes Victor would be happy that Adam made the deal and got Newman Media back because he thinks Victor should be congratulating him. But of course, his dad won’t. And so, Adam storms out and he calls Sally immediately and he gives her a heads up that Billy ran his mouth. He blabbed their secret to Victor and that was not part of the deal. Adam’s irate and says if Billy wants a fight, he’s got one.
Later this week, Adam is over at Sally and Billy’s place. They’re having an intense talk and at that point, Sally is trying to cut another deal with Adam. So, maybe it’s Sally trying to get Adam to not go after Billy for breaking the promise and blabbing to Victor. But at this point, Sally can’t keep shielding Billy. This reminds me of the chat that Sally had with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) at the house.
Gosh, it’s been a couple of months ago. It was before she was pregnant. Sally was explaining to Victoria when she was growing up how her dad would screw up and then everything would blow up and then Sally would help her dad pick up the pieces and then her dad let her down over and over and Sally was in the role of parenting her own father. And now we’ve got Billy doing the same thing. And Sally is repeating that toxic pattern of caretaking Billy just like she did her dad. It’s not healthy, not good for any relationship.
And then this week we have Sally confronting Billy and she’s absolutely furious. So, Sally’s going to have lots to say because Billy knew how important it was to keep that secret from Victor. She didn’t even have to tell Billy, but Sally trusted him. And guess what? Billy betrayed her almost at the first opportunity.
It seems like he would rather see Sally at risk than take a hit to his own ego. Billy could have just turned the other cheek and walked away from Victor. But this is very typical Billy behavior. And yes, Victor was 100% in the wrong and is totally toxic for what he said on Young and the Restless.
But in this situation, if it was Adam, for instance, he would have kept it zipped. He would have prioritized Sally over himself. Adam would have taken the hit to his ego and would never have given Victor any ammunition to use against Sally.
And in fact, Chelsea would have, too. They’re both more worried about pregnant Sally than Billy is at this point. This was Sally’s secret. It was not Billy’s to tell. And he knew it would put Sally in Victor’s crosshairs.


But his hatred for Victor and Adam outweighs his love and concern for Sally. And in that way, Billy’s acting a lot like Victor because the mustache usually puts his hatred for Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) above his love for Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and family.
Billy thinks he’s a better man than Victor, but he’s acting just like him. And Billy let Victor goad him into hurting Sally with this reveal. And Billy should be ashamed of himself. There are so many red flags with him and Sally keeps excusing them or just ignoring them.
Billy’s obsession with Chancellor. There’s his thirst for revenge on Victor, his obsessive hatred of Adam, and Billy’s constant need to battle with his mom Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) about Cane. And then also for Billy to battle Cane. So many red flags. And Sally has given Billy chance after chance.
And in fact, Sally has been extremely understanding about his issues with Victor and Adam and his issues with Jill and Cane. But how much more can Sally take? I’m sure carrying Billy’s child means Sally is going to show him grace again, more than he is due.
And I think because of Sally’s difficult childhood, she really wants her baby to have a normal life, not the life she had. But she can only be pushed so far. And I think Billy has almost pushed Sally to her tipping point. With Adam telling Sally this week that Billy blew everything up, it’s huge.
I expect Sally to hit Billy with an ultimatum. I think this is Sally’s last bit of patience. Billy keeps showing her his true self, and Sally is in denial. She needs to believe what she sees, not what Billy says. The man is an emotional train wreck who leads with his ego.
So, Sally’s ultimatum may be that Billy has to let go of his hatred for Victor and Adam or Sally’s done. She’ll take the baby, she’ll go. And I bet Jill would be on team Sally and we keep the funding for her company in place because Jill knows exactly how Billy gets. I think Sally is going to write Billy a reality check this week.
But of course, we all know how it goes. He blows up every single relationship that he’s in. Just ask Phyllis about him sleeping with her daughter. Just ask Victoria or Chelsea or so many other women in Genoa City. This time there may be no coming back from what Billy has done.
Babe Ruth was known for his power at the plate, often accumulating more runs in a season than entire teams combined during his Hall of Fame career. He won seven World Series rings, hit 714 home runs and is regarded as maybe the greatest baseball player of all-time.
He also might not have ever existed, according to Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Crow-Armstrong, 24, shared his wild theory during a recent appearance on Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, where he was asked to share an “unpopular opinion.”
“This is going to be crazy,” Crow-Armstrong began. “Babe Ruth never existed is one that I like. I heard some pitcher with the Mariners — what’s his name — [Tayler Saucedo], I think he did some podcast on Zoom when he was, like, going down the rabbit hole with somebody about how Babe Ruth never existed.”
Crow-Armstrong didn’t offer much in terms of evidence but still cracked a joke about how Ruth was too good for his era.
“We always talk about how the game’s evolving,” he continued. “People might as well have been underhanding the ball to that guy and he’s regarded still as one of the best players ever, and we might as well dive further into it and be like, ‘Well maybe he just never existed.’”

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Saucedo, 33, is now a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, but he talked about the theory during a 2024 episode of the “Marine Layer Podcast,” saying it was a topic of conversation in the Mariners’ bullpen.
“There’s not a lot of videos of him playing,” Saucedo said. “It’s just like one of the same videos that we always see, him trotting around or doing something. We’re pretty strong on that. He doesn’t exist.”
Saucedo also shared another controversial baseball opinion: That legendary Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams didn’t actually hit a 502-foot home run commemorated at Fenway Park by a red painted seat where it supposedly landed.
Saucedo explained that during a trip to play the Red Sox, he and some of his bullpen mates went out to the famous seat to get a better look at the view.
“We sat out there and were like, ‘No chance,’” he said. “No chance back then was anybody hitting this. Guys like [former Red Sox star] David Ortiz with metal bats can’t put it out there. There’s just no way they’re doing that back in the day with whatever kind of wood they were using.”
The theories about Ruth and Williams may sound outlandish, but as Saucedo pointed out, there’s a lot of down time in baseball to get conspiratorial.
“You get a lot of time in the bullpen, you’re going to cover pretty much every topic you can,” he said.
Tia Mowry told us in March that she was “in love.” Still, at that time, she wasn’t ready to share her new romance. Now, in August, the longtime actor isn’t holding back anymore. A new video of her smooching her man, Javoné Williams, has fans urging her to keep her relationship private and out of the spotlight.
On Monday (August 3), Tia took to TikTok and Instagram with a sweet video, asking her supporters to engage! In the 16-second clip, she’s seen walking down her home’s hallway toward the kitchen area, where Javoné is standing. Mowry walks straight into his arms and wraps her hands around his neck, while he returns the gesture around her waist. Then, they kissed — a few times before the clip ended with Tia and Javoné smiling.
After The Shade Room reposted the sweet clip, more than 500 reactions poured in. Many enjoyed her happiness, dropping supportive heart and heart-eye emojis and compliments of the couple. Others shared that sentiment, but with some caution! Fans warned that Tia Mowry should enjoy her new romance with Javoné Williams, but keep it lowkey. There were concerns that putting it all out there too soon could have adverse effects. Others defended her posting about her life. Meanwhile, Tia Mowry has yet to react to the flood of comments across platforms. Keep reading for reactions from the roommates.
@whitleygilbertsfinsta commented, “I almost want her to hide him!! She so happy, I don’t want the internet messing with it.”
@debbwood wrote, “Let her live. If it works out…it works out. If not…lesson learned and take away the good, heal from the bad and, keep living. So Tia, enjoy your happiness today!”
“I loooooveee this for her 🔥 she is in love ❤️,” @the_sheriekanatasha said.
@jmeshelll_ commented, “This how happy she was with Corey. I think it’s the story of Corey being homeless and struggling when she met him that has me thinking she likes projects.”
“This is so cringey… I don’t like telling people what to do but please keep certain things private. We get it girl.. you got a boo lol,” @nadiibynature said.
@sophiatashaerenae added, “It’s unfortunate that so many people get jealous and judgemental concerning someone’s life. People they’ll neve meet or have the pleasure of getting to know. And why do people need to hide their happiness just to remain happy. If anyone can destroy someone else’s relationship by simply knowing their in one, then it wasn’t meant to be. Who hides what brings them joy? That’s a testimony for others to look forward to.”
@iamlaurencakes commented, “Look at her. I’m here for it. Just please do our girl right!!!”
“Yeah… he hit a certain spot 😂😩 my girl is IN LOVEEEEEE 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽,” @whothatboytrey said.
“Me 5 business days into the relationship 😂,” @iamerikaward added.
@b_mrs_krystal_b commented, “I do want her to chill a lil bit…”
“@tiamowry we know now girl… now go hide him!!! I love you!,” @sheltonshortstories said.
“All the couples who are doing too much online never end well. The private ones always win,” @kinakeep wrote.
“Why do y’all be wanting people to hide their relationships?? There’s nothing wrong with being happy and wanting to show your partner. Do y’all hide y’all’s?! lol that’s so weird to be telling folks,” @perfect_storm_1 added.
@h8toluvme commented, “I love this for her. A man that is actually okay with public affection.”
“Love this for her! Keep showing off your man and your happiness. Haters gonna hate but when you’re happy you want to scream it to the world. And Tia is a cancer. She’s a lover girl so leave her alone! ❤️,” @rickii_lovee wrote.
@ladymichellej said, “I’m not sure why people have to try and prove their love on the internet. Keep your relationship off the internet.”
“Some people enjoy privacy and some don’t, either way do what makes you happy,” @she_cooks24.7 commented.
@thesashamonroe340 added, “Y’all share y’all relationships why can’t she .. bc she’s a celebrity??? If it don’t work out oh well 🤷🏽♀️ fyi y’all hide y’all man and they still cheat 🗣️🗣️🗣️”
“Everything is not for the internet. Protect your privacy,” @diamond100.kj wrote.
Mowry might be showing off her new man, but recently she came to a point of understanding with her ex-husband, Cory Hardrict. The same house Javoné was standing in making TikToks with Tia? Cory isn’t allowed to visit without Mowry’s direct invitation or an agreed-upon exchange of their kids, Cree and Cairo. Additionally, Tia is reportedly in agreement with Cory spending time with the kids during her custodial time, as long as it’s both kids. They’ve also agreed that 9 p.m. is the hard cutoff for returning the children to her.
What Do You Think Roomies?
Big Brother veto meeting results are in including the names of the three nominees heading into Thursday night’s BB Blockbuster. Haley Thogmartin had to make a renom because of course Taylor Brown used the veto to save herself.
But there was some scrambling as people tried to keep themselves off the block as the renom. We’ll get into the veto meeting and some confrontations before it went down. Also, some thoughts about BB Time Capsule winner Dee Valladares and what she plans to do with her BB Bribe advantage.
On Sunday, Lyric Medeiros began to realize there was a good chance she could hit the block and was doing all she could to stop it. She went to Chuk Anyanwu and told him Haley said during the HOH comp that she wouldn’t nominate her.
Haley said that to Lyric but Haley also made clear she said nominate not renom. That’s just like what Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk told Jason De Puy. “I won’t nominate you today“. Then he renommed him.
So, Lyric worked both guys. She told them both that Mallory Aurichio was coming for them, threw Mallory under the bus hard trying to push for Haley to renom Mallory. It was Kamu who first went to Haley about Lyric on Saturday night to try to keep her off the block.
That sent Haley into a fit of anger. Then, Haley got a replay of that on Sunday night, when someone went to advocate for Lyric. And Haley got even more upset. Lyric’s strategy worked on both guys. And that infuriated Haley.
But even so, Lyric’s not her target for eviction. Drew Campbell is still the one his own alliance wants to target. Angela Murray is pushing for it so hard. Mallory’s in denial about Lyric trying to get her on the block as the renom to save herself.
What’s funny is Melody Morris acted shocked in front of Mallory when they heard that. Mallory actually tried to defend saying she didn’t do it in a malicious way. And ironic that Melody threw Mallory under the bus in week 1.
Then, last week, when there was a plan to try and save Jason which would greatly benefit Melody’s side of the house, she ran that right to Kamu. She ruined what could’ve been a move to get some balance in BB28. And now, Melody’s on the block, it’s clear Haley hates her.
And what’s funny is when Lyric talked to Haley pre-veto meeting trying to stay off the block, Haley laid into her about turning on her friends and allies. She told Lyric that she knows that Lyric talked a lot last night to a lot of different people and the stories were not the same.
Haley said Lyric’s jumping ship and it doesn’t look great that these are her best friends she is so quick to throw under the bus. Haley called out Lyric specifically for scrambling after Rome Seymour and Jason are gone. But that’s how you play Big Brother.
All that said, Lyric may actually be safe on the block even if she doesn’t win the Blockbuster. Melody and Drew are much bigger targets than she is right now. The Toolshed wants Drew gone and Barrett Pfeiffer abandoned him to save his own butt.
He’s not fully trash-talking Drew in convos with Rick Devens trying to stay safe. And also, Drew seems to think he’s safe when he’s not. Likely because everyone’s lying to him. Devens keeps insisting that Drew’s good this week.
At the veto meeting, Drew made a big speech asking Taylor to use the veto on him, which would never happen. Sure enough, she used the veto on herself and Haley put Lyric on the block. But even so, Haley doesn’t seem to want Lyric gone.
Also, there’s a big build happening in the backyard and a lot of the houseguests think it’s the wall comp. What’s funny is Barrett thinks Kamu will win it. Over the seasons, more women win the comp than men. My money’s on Mallory. She’s athletic.
And more muscular bulky men usually don’t do well. It’s smaller men that do better. Historical winners have won the wall comp twice. If it is the wall, Angela’s coming off first. Then I can see someone going second, Devens third. Then Haley and Kamu.
I’d really like to see them bring back other classic comps in BB28 like the Slip n Slide. I also like the spinning disc comp where they hang and are spun around and pelted and crash into stuff. That one hasn’t been around in a few seasons either.

Also, there’s Dee and her BB Bribe power. First of all, it’s a lame “power”. The only time they had it before, in a past season, someone bribed another person to do something they were already going to do — basically just gave a friend the cash.
But Dee’s not going to do that. Here’s why. She lied right to Devens face about the power and that’s her ride or die. What Dee got is not a strong power. Devens power’s great — the Diamond Power of Veto.
And the only really good powers left are the Mystery Competitor and Coin of Destiny. The Never-Not pass is meh. And Replay is very conditional and not a guaranteed power. Coin of Destiny’s the only major game changer in the mix and it’s still up for grabs.
But because Dee lied to Devens, I am pretty sure that she doesn’t ever plan to use that power as intended. Dee’s gameplay in past competition shows was a lot about strategically withholding information. And never making emotional decisions. Plus, she’s a comp beast.
So, this power she’s sitting on is doing her a lot more good unplayed than played. Dee’s sitting back and letting the speculation amp up and also the paranoia. Many people think Drew has it and is screwing with them. Some think that Mallory has it.
The power’s not worth much but withholding the fact that she won the power — that’s worth a lot more to Dee. So, no, I doubt she’ll use it or tell anyone she has it till BB28 is over. I could be wrong.
But having watched Dee play competition shows twice and seeing her play BB28 like this, that’s my prediction.
2026 has been an incredible year for film, with the current crop of theatrical options the perfect proof. After two weekends where Christopher Nolan‘s historical epic, The Odyssey, set records for the great director as it sailed towards the billion-dollar mark, the standard was blown out of the water with the arrival of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s last feature-length step on the road to Avengers: Doomsday. With over $900 million worldwide in its first weekend, Brand New Day is already making history, with 2026 looking like the best year for movies since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of all the big movies released this year so far, from Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Curry Barker‘s record-breaking horror hit, Obsession, none can claim to be as cozy as Hugh Jackman’s The Sheep Detectives, based on Leonie Swann’s international bestseller Three Bags Full. One of the true gems of the year so far, The Sheep Detectives took home $131 million at the global box office, which, although falling short of financial success, was a total higher than many had predicted.
This heartwarming story of a flock of sheep who put the puzzle pieces together of the mysterious murder of their shepherd was penned by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin and directed by Kyle Balda. The movie earned acclaim from both critics and audiences and is still proving popular three months after it debuted. At the time of writing, The Sheep Detectives is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Prime Video in the U.S.
The Sheep Detectives isn’t the only gem from this year’s theatrical circuit to be taking down the competition on Prime Video right now. Currently placing third in the ranks, behind the chart-topping new horror The Devil’s Mouth and the fantasy space opera Masters of the Universe, is the sci-fi masterpiece Project Hail Mary, one of the defining films of 2026. The Phil Lord and Christopher Miller-directed epic, which stars Ryan Gosling in a role sure to earn him awards recognition, earned an eye-watering $682 million worldwide during an extended box office run earlier this year, before making its way to streaming and continuing the success.
The Sheep Detectives is streaming on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
May 8, 2026
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Kyle Balda
Weeks after finalizing his divorce from Bunnie XO, Jelly Roll has reportedly shared that he’s planning to step away for “a year or two” to heal.
According to Country Now, Jelly Roll recently held a concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, and during the show, he shared a message with his fans. Per the outlet, the show was a part of his “The Little Ass Shed Tour,” which was held simultaneously with him appearing alongside Post Malone on the “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2.”
“This has truly been a lifetime experience for me. And in a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two. I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. Thank you for the opportunity,” he reportedly told the crowd.
Per the outlet, Jelly’s last show was on July 30.
According to PEOPLE, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO settled their divorce in early July. This, weeks after their divorce filing surfaced in June. At the time, it was reported that Jelly Roll filed the paperwork on May 18. Additionally, he reportedly attributed their split to irreconcilable differences.
Per PEOPLE, details about their settlement are “confidential.” However, it appears they will be splitting their “homes, cars, an aircraft, and their intellectual properties.” Additionally, Bunnie XO will reportedly receive a one-time lump sum from her former husband of nearly a decade.
To note, despite their split, Bunnie shared that she and Jelly are still planning to welcome a child together via IVF.
As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann DeFord, went viral for her cryptic comments on his split from Bunnie. While on a livestream, she reportedly told viewers, “Don’t y’all ever come for my father’s name like that again. I’m so done. Get the f**k out of my DMs, out of my comments, my life with that s**t. I don’t care. I don’t want to talk about it.”
From there, she noted that neither her dad nor Bunnie had cheated on the other.
“Y’all have no f**king idea what happened, and wait ’till y’all find out. Just **king wait. Because I promise y’all, the view of what y’all have of not only the situation, but their relationship and the internet in totality is about to f**king crumble the day that I open my mouth,” she reportedly added.
What Do You Think Roomies?
The domestic box office exploded over the weekend with The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivering a record-breaking $430 million in combined revenue. Globally, the two films grossed more than $1 billion, with over $900 million coming from Spider-Man: Brand New Day alone. Considering how occupied audiences were, there weren’t too many major releases on streaming over the weekend. Taylor Sheridan‘s Lioness returned with a third season, while Prime Video debuted the survival horror film The Devil’s Mouth. This allowed a holdover hit from the previous week to continue its excellent run unimpeded by competition.
The movie in question was released on Netflix on July 23, immediately garnering global attention. It unfolds in Thailand and follows an ex-con who goes on a vengeful quest after being released from prison. He doesn’t seek revenge for himself, but for an old lady he grows fond of. He steps in to protect the lady and her granddaughter when she is harassed by local thugs working for the same loan shark he used to serve in a past life. In prison, the protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness, further pushing him on a path of redemption. Borrowing the lean narrative and action style of the John Wick franchise — the primary antagonist even compares the hero to Keanu Reeves‘ character in one scene — the movie has struck a chord with fans of Asian action movies and family melodramas.
We’re talking about the new Thai-language film The Debt Collector, starring Nadech Kugimiya and directed by Surapong Ploensang. According to FlixPatrol, the movie remains among the most-watched titles on the global Netflix chart even a week after release. According to the streamer’s own viewership report for the week of July 20 to July 26, The Debt Collector finished third on the non-English language movies list, amassing 7.6 million views. The English-language movies list was topped by the Kevin Hart-led comedy 72 Hours, followed by the new true-crime title A Toxic Love Story. The Debt Collector arrives on the heels of two critically acclaimed Asian action films — the brutal Hong Kong-style martial arts movie The Furious and the epic wuxia film Blades of the Guardians.
The Debt Collector is streaming now on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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