The Detroit Pistons are currently positioned favorably in the 2024-25 NBA season, potentially aiming for a playoff spot. However, one of their key players, Malik Beasley, is encountering difficulties in his personal life, specifically related to issues in his marriage.

Montana Yao, a beauty queen who has ventured into entrepreneurship, embraces a rich cultural background. She shares two children with Beasley. According to recent reports from TMZ Sports, Yao has formally filed for legal separation just one day prior to their fifth wedding anniversary.

“The 27-year-old model — who shares two kids with the NBA vet — filed the docs on Tuesday … citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ Yao is seeking spousal support, according to court docs we obtained.” Via TMZ Sports.

This is not the first instance in which Yao has pursued a separation from her husband. In December 2020, Malik Beasley was seen engaging in a public display of affection as he was photographed holding hands with Larsa Pippen. According to reports from TMZ, NBA Swingman Beasley’s wife, Yao, was completely unaware that her husband was spending time with Pippen in Miami.

The news hit her unexpectedly when she stumbled upon the photos online, which led to significant distress and unhappiness for her regarding the situation. However, after addressing the issue, the couple was able to work through their differences and ultimately reconciled their relationship.

NBA Swingman Malik Beasley’s Performance In The Recent Game Against The Utah Jazz

Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Detroit Pistons recently played the Utah Jazz in an intense game at the Delta Center. Malik Beasley played for 33 minutes, contributing 15 points, 1 assist, and 1 rebound. Star player Cade Cunningham had a standout performance, scoring 29 points along with 9 assists and 1 rebound.

Jalen Duren also made a significant impact with a double-double, accumulating 16 points, 2 assists, and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes of play. These strong efforts led the Pistons to a convincing 134-106 victory over the Jazz.

Currently, the Pistons sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 35 wins and 27 losses in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game is against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.

Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup.

Joining Lorraine Kelly on Monday’s episode of the ITV show, the TV presenter, 43, also gave an health update after having two tumours removed from jaw.

Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood, in December after 10 years of marriage.

She has since made swipes at Jesse and moved on with TV director Elliot Hegarty, with the pair having been seen kissing during a recent night out.

Fearne has had a difficult few months after undergoing surgery to remove two benign tumours from her jawline, just days before her split with Jesse emerged.

She told host Lorraine: ‘It’s all very amicable and kids are doing great. I am in a very good place.’place.’

Fearne Cotton has broken her silence on split from husband Jesse Wood in her first TV interview since the breakup

Fearne announced her split from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood , in December after 10 years of marriage (both pictured in February 2024)

Discussing her recent surgery, she added: ‘I feel very grateful to have completely recovered.

‘I feel really good. I have a lot of people reaching out who have had the same thing.’

Davina McCall, 56, announced in November she’d been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, and has supported Fearne.

She continued: ‘Everyone needs a Davina. She’s been amazing, weird that we had the same health thing going on at the same time. She’s so calming and we speak every day. She is just the best

It comes after Fearne has seemingly made another thinly-veiled dig at her ex-husband as she gushed that she is the happiest she’s ever been in a positive update.

Speaking to Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, Fearne gushed that she is ‘really happy’ and is ‘springing out of bed in the morning ready for life’.

Scott, who has known Fearne for 25 years, said he has never seen her ‘more positive or happier’, prompting Fearne to agree and reply: ‘Yeah I feel great!’

She told how her health scare has changed her outlook and said she has been seeking comfort from Davina.

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Joining Lorraine Kelly on Monday’s episode of the ITV show, the TV presenter, 43, also gave an health update after having two tumours removed from jaw