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Hilary Duff compares herself to LeBron, golfer Hailey Ostrom backs Sophie Cunningham, and France crowns pig-squealing champ

Hilary Duff said she feels like LeBron James during a Philadelphia concert, golfer Hailey Ostrom voiced support for WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, and France held its annual pig-squealing championship.

Hilary Duff, performing in Philadelphia on her Lucky Me Tour, quipped that she was starting to feel like NBA star LeBron James, a comment that quickly went viral. The piece also highlighted golfer Hailey Ostrom joining the chorus of supporters for WNBA forward Sophie Cunningham, noting Ostrom's status among top golf influencers. In a quirky cultural note, France's 2026 pig-squealing championship took place over the weekend, where Noel Jamet claimed his tenth victory, a record in the 43-year-old tradition.

The column opened with a bartender’s search for a new pastime while her boyfriend was deployed, and mentioned a recent video of Wiz Khalifa enthusiastically displaying his houseplants. Additional sidebars touched on the difficulty of entering HYROX races and various reader anecdotes about dogs and training.

Why it matters

It blends pop-culture moments, sports fan dynamics, and a quirky French tradition, reflecting diverse interests of a broad audience.

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Hilary DuffLeBron JamesSophie CunninghamHailey Ostrompig squealing championshipFranceLucky Me TourWiz Khalifahouseplants