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Olivia Culpo isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down one bit. With the countdown to motherhood ticking, the former Miss Universe carved out some well-earned time for rest and sunshine, joining close friends for a laid-back getaway.

The 33-year-old model and influencer shared a glimpse into the trip with a photo dump on Instagram Tuesday morning, showing not just her tropical surroundings but her growing baby bump in a crochet bikini.

Culpo appeared relaxed and radiant as she embraced a few final moments of calm before the big arrival. Fans noticed the destination looked familiar, and for good reason. It seems she returned to a place she once called home with husband Christian McCaffrey, back when the NFL star played for the Carolina Panthers.

The setting may have been nostalgic, but all eyes were on her glowing look and beach-ready maternity style.

Soaking Up The Calm Before The Chaos

Christian McCaffrey’s wife Olivia Culpo (Photo Via Instagram/@oliviaculpo)
Culpo didn’t hold back in documenting the trip. Nearly every snap highlighted her bare bump, a quiet celebration of the journey ahead. While she hasn’t revealed how far along she is, a recent baby shower in Rhode Island, held in May, suggests her due date isn’t far off. Judging by the photos, it looks like the couple is well into the final stretch of pregnancy.

 

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Back in March, Culpo confirmed the news with a polished pregnancy announcement, sharing a black-and-white photoshoot along with the caption, “next chapter, motherhood .” The moment marked a new phase for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum, whose relationship with McCaffrey has continued to attract attention both on and off the field.

 

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In a recent interview with Vogue, Culpo revealed that she and McCaffrey have chosen not to learn the baby’s gender until birth. “It’s something we both felt strongly about,” she said. That element of surprise is only adding to the anticipation as the couple prepares to welcome their first child.

With the baby’s arrival just around the corner, this might be Culpo’s last serene escape for a while. For now, she’s embracing the calm and capturing each moment- belly out, bikini on, and surrounded by the people who know her best.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’