Vanna White fought back tears as she paid tribute to Pat Sajak before his final Wheel of Fortune episode in June 2024. After more than 40 years and over 8,000 episodes together, she reflected on the friendship they had built on and off camera. Sajak’s retirement ended their long-running partnership, while Vanna continued on the show with new host Ryan Seacrest.
Former President George W. Bush was named the WNBA’s first Honorary Commissioner during the Dallas Wings’ home opener. Wearing a custom “Dubya for Three” jersey, Bush joked about his new bipartisan role before joining players in a three-point contest.
His ceremonial duties will include promoting women’s sports, advocating for expanded media coverage, and designing a special “Freedom Ball” inspired by his painting hobby. The surprising appointment quickly attracted attention from sports stars, political figures, and fans.
