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Paul Skenes on why his reaction differed from Livvy Dunne’s when he won Rookie of the Year

Dunne said that Skenes is the king of nonchalant.

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes was named National League Rookie of the Year but at the time, he did not have much reaction to the news.

His girlfriend, famous gymnast Livvy Dunne, had a different response to the accomplishment. Even though Skenes was a bit more deadpan, Dunne was a bit more enthusiastic.

She defended Skenes, explaining that he is the “king of nonchalant” and that is just his personality. Skenes also had an opportunity to defend himself as a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Here is what he said when asked about the emotions:

“I think people mistook the facial expressions and all that for indifference. I would say it was composure for sure.”

Skenes said that winning the award was one of the biggest honors of his first season in the big leagues.

He just simply has a different way of sharing his feelings, and that’s OK!

It is probably safe to assume that the 11-year-old child who recently found a rare Skenes rookie card probably had a bigger reaction, though, considering how much that memorabilia is worth.

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Livvy Dunne to appear on SportsCenter live from LSU campus

Olivia Dunne, Flau’Jae Johnson, and Aneesah Morrow will appear on SportsCenter when the show hits LSU’s campus on Thursday

SportsCenter Live is coming to LSU on Thursday.

Gymnast [autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] is one of three student-athletes scheduled to appear on the ESPN production from 1-2 PM CT. The show will take place on the PMAC Plaza. Her interview will be pre-recorded.

[autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] and [autotag]Aneesah Morrow[/autotag] will make a live appearance together on the show ahead of the women’s basketball game that night. The No. 7 Tigers will host No. 13 Oklahoma inside the PMAC at 7 PM CT.

The visit from SportsCenter comes on a busy weekend for LSU Athletics. In addition to its game against the Sooners, women’s basketball hosts Mississippi State on Sunday. Men’s basketball faces No. 1 Auburn on Wednesday and Texas on Saturday while No. 3 gymnastics hosts No. 9 Missouri on Friday.

Dunne, in her fifth and final season, was a part of LSU’s national championship team last season. She has competed in every meet so far this year, logging appearances on bars, beam, and floor.

For head coach Kim Mulkey’s team, Johnson leads in scoring with 19.7 points per game. Morrow leads the nation with 14 rebounds per game and 19 double-doubles.

Olivia Dunne calls out controversial scoring following Arkansas loss

LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne called out questionable scoring after the Arkansas loss

Following No. 2 LSU gymnastics’ loss to Arkansas on Friday, [autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] took to social media to voice her opinion on the judge’s scoring.

In her position with a large following of “casual fans,” Dunne says she has a “unique position” when it comes to receiving feedback on the regulations of gymnastics. She received many questions following Friday’s questionable scoring, and it led to her post.

Dunne says fans don’t want judges to nitpick routines but rather rework the scoring system to reward gymnasts who attempt and land difficult moves.

“Fans are confused,” Dunne said.

Dunne’s post comes after the Tigers’ first loss of the season and outrage online about controversial scores during the meet against the Razorbacks.

In the meet’s final two rotations, the Tigers earned individual scores of 9.100 on the floor and 9.575 on the balance beam. They lost the meet by .275 so every point mattered in the loss.

However, Dunne’s comments transcend the scoreline and reflect concerns about how the sport can draw more attention, thus benefitting female student-athletes.

“I care deeply about the growth in women’s sports, especially in the NCAA,” Dunne said. “If you want fans to enjoy the sport and increase viewership, you have to look at what makes the crowds go crazy!”

How Livvy Dunne performed in LSU gymnastics’ loss to Arkansas

How did LSU’s Olivia Dunne score in the Tigers’ loss at Arkansas?

On Friday, LSU gymnastics suffered its first loss of the season as it fell to No. 14 Arkansas.

[autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] represented the Tigers on the floor. The fifth-year senior led off her team’s third rotation with a 9.70. Haleigh Bryant’s 9.875 in the anchor spot was the highest score for LSU in the event.

The 9.70 is the lowest score Dunne has posted this season in any event. She’s logged appearances on the balance beam and bars through LSU’s first three meets of the year.

The Tigers claimed three event titles in Fayetteville, AR. Aleah Finnegan claimed the bam title with a 9.925 while Kailin Chio and Konnor McClain scored above 9.9 on vault and bars, respectively.

Finnegan came up short in the all-around behind Arkansas’ Joscelyn Roberson, who posted a 39.350. The former stepped out of bounds on the floor before posting a strong meet-ending performance on the beam.

After opening the meet with strong scores on bars and vault, the Tigers went to the floor. Bryant’s performance gave her team the lead heading into the meet’s final rotation at the beam.

Bryant and Finnegan ended the meet with 9.8 and 9.925, respectively, but LSU didn’t score high enough early in the event to seal the win. It will look ahead to a matchup with No. 11 Missouri on Friday in the PMAC.

Lucky Paul Skenes card finder turns down offer, sends card to auction

The Paul Skenes debut card was found, but the the finder is turning down a big offer from the Pirates and Livvy Du

A lucky 11-year-old found the only [autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag] debut rookie card featuring a jersey patch and a Skenes autograph. He’ll be putting the card up for option, declining an offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates that included season tickets for 30 years behind home plate, a meet and greet with Paul Skenes, and two signed jerseys.

Along with the Pirates’ offer, Skenes’ girlfriend and LSU gymnast [autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] offered to take in a Pirates game in her suite.

Topps shared a journal entry written by the finder. He called finding the card “a dream come true.”

The proceeds from the sale will be donated to Los Angeles fire relief funds.

Skenes made his MLB debut last spring, less than a year after being drafted. In 133 innings, Skenes posted a 1.96 ERA with 170 strikeouts. He won NL Rookie of the Year while finishing third in NL Cy Young voting. He finished No. 19 in the MVP race.

How Livvy Dunne performed in LSU’s thrilling win over Florida

Here’s how TIgers star Olivia Dunne performed in the third meet of the season

LSU gymnastics opened its SEC schedule with a win over No. 7 Florida on Friday in the PMAC.

The No. 2 Tigers recorded a season-best 49.525 score on the balance beam. They trailed heading into the final two passes of the night, coming down to floor routines by Aleah Finnegan and Haleigh Bryant.

Finnegan’s 9.95 meant Bryant needed at least a 9.85 to give LSU the win. She posted a 9.90 to seal the victory in a huge night for the graduate student. Bryant’s 9.5 on the beam marked her first event win of the year.

Olivia Dunne was back in action, too. She was in LSU’s floor lineup, going second for the Tigers. She posted a 9.85 and a 9.90 for a total score of 9.875 on the night. That was a step up from the 9.725 score she posted in the event last week.

Finnegan tied for first in the all-around with the Gators’ Selena Harris-Miranda. Both gymnasts totaled a 39.500. Finnegan matched her season-high on the vault with a 9.950 to start the night then rounded LSU’s bars rotation with a 9.825. She scored a 9.775 on the beam then finished the dual on the floor.

Thirteen gymnasts competed for head coach Jay Clark’s team.

How Livvy Dunne scored in LSU Gymnastics’ weekend invitational

Here’s how Olivia Dunner fared in LSU gymnastics’ second meet of the season

LSU Gymnastics placed second in Saturday’s Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad Meet with a score of 197.650. The No. 2 Tigers finished behind No. 1 Oklahoma, which finished with a 197.950 score.

Fifth-year senior [autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] saw action in three events. She recorded a 9.725 in her first appearance on bars of the season. Ashley Cowan led the Tigers on bars, matching a career-high 9.95 and helping them to a 49.425.

On the balance beam, Dunne ranked second on the team with a 9.775. [autotag]Haleigh Bryant[/autotag] made her first appearance of the season on the beam, scoring a 9.75. The graduate student and 2024 NCAA all-around champion is working her way back from an injury that held her out of the Tigers’ season opener last week.

LSU finished the invitational on the floor, where Dunne posted her best score of the day. Her 9.85 was third on the team behind Kailin Chio’s 9.925 and 2024 NCAA floor champion Aleah Finnegan’s 9.975.

Up next, the Tigers face Florida on Friday at 6:30 PM CT inside the PMAC.

How Olivia Dunne fared in LSU Gymnastics’ first meet of 2025

Here’s how LSU’s Olivia Dunne fared in the first meet of 2025

LSU Gymnastics kicked off its quest to defend its national title on Saturday. The No. 2 Tigers defeated Iowa State at home 197.300-194.100.

[autotag]Olivia Dunne[/autotag] scored above 9.8 in both of her events against the Cyclones. The fifth-year senior earned a 9.875 on the floor and a 9.825 on the balance beam. Among her teammates, Dunne’s floor score tied for third and her beam score tied for second.

LSU’s Aleah Finnegan earned the highest score in both events. Finnegan posted a 39.725 in the all-around, the best mark on the night.

Dunne appeared in nine meets last season competing in uneven bars and on the floor. She averaged 9.857 on the floor and 9.838 on the bars, posting career highs in both categories during 2024. She is a two-time Academic All-American and looks to end her career donning the purple and gold on a high note.

Dunne’s boyfriend and former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes was in attendance for Saturday’s meet. The two attend LSU football games together and Dunne was often spotted watching Skenes take the field with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Olivia Dunne responds to Sabrina Carpenter breakup rumors with savage TikTok video

This is some serious drama.

OK, we’ve got a lot to unpack here with a whole thing involving LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and singer Sabrina Carpenter. Let’s dive in.

There’s a report from People that Carpenter and actor Barry Keoghan have broken up for now, because a source said “they are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break.”

But unconfirmed rumors started popping up that Keoghan had allegedly cheated on Carpenter. Fingers started pointing at Breckie Hill, an influencer, who has feuded publicly with Dunne. Got all that?

Which brings us to a TikTok Dunne posted and commented on recently. Here you go:

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One comment from Dunne reads: “I love Sabrina… it’s about who homewrecked her relationship.”

That explains all that.

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