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Taylor Swift did not know much about football until she started dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce three years ago. Since then, she has become a big fan of the NFL, though she was still unfamiliar with Steelers legend Jerome Bettis until recently.
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Taylor Swift did not understand basic football terms like "first down" or "tight end" before dating Travis Kelce.
She has grown very passionate about football and follows the NFL closely now.
Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and has won three Super Bowls.
Kelce showed Swift highlight videos of Jerome Bettis, a famous Steelers running back known as "The Bus."
Swift found Bettis’ running style surprising because he looked like a large offensive lineman.
Kelce and Swift got engaged last August and plan to marry in New York City on July 3.
Kelce signed a new contract in March and will play at least one more season with the Chiefs.
Kelce holds team records for receiving yards, receptions, and receiving touchdowns.
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Bob Belden, a backup quarterback for the Notre Dame 1966 national championship team and the Dallas Cowboys, died on May 5 at age 78. He played little in college and the NFL but was known for his strong passing arm and later worked in business after football.
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Bob Belden was part of Notre Dame’s 1966 national championship team as a third-string quarterback.
He was a backup to Joe Theismann at Notre Dame and Roger Staubach with the Dallas Cowboys.
Belden was drafted in the 12th round (308th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Cowboys.
He never played in a regular NFL game during his two seasons with Dallas.
Notre Dame’s 1966 team went 9-0-1 and was ranked No. 1 for the last seven weeks.
After football, Belden worked for 3M, traded options in Chicago, and later led his family’s brick company in Ohio.
He retired as Chairman Emeritus of The Belden Brick Company in 2025.
Belden is survived by his wife, four children, five siblings, and 11 grandchildren.
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Caitlin Clark, a star guard for the Indiana Fever, compared her teammate Aliyah Boston to NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Clark praised Boston's skills in passing, scoring, defending, and basketball intelligence during a conversation on the show "Post Moves."
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Caitlin Clark called Nikola Jokic her favorite basketball player and the best in the world.
Clark said Aliyah Boston reminds her of Jokic because Boston can pass well, communicate, defend, rebound, and score.
Aliyah Boston is a three-time WNBA All-Star and was picked first overall by the Fever in the 2023 draft.
Caitlin Clark was also picked first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Fever.
Boston signed a contract extension through 2029 worth $6.3 million, the highest total salary in WNBA history.
Clark will be eligible for a maximum salary next season.
Clark said Boston often ran the offense when Clark was injured last year.
They discussed their playing style and team potential on the show "Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston."
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Tyreek Hill, a top NFL wide receiver, suffered a serious knee injury last season and may not be ready to play until the middle of the 2026 season. There are rumors that the Kansas City Chiefs might sign him again, especially since their current receiver Rashee Rice is recovering from knee surgery.
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Tyreek Hill injured his left knee badly in Week 4 of the last season, with multiple ligament tears.
The Miami Dolphins released Hill in February after his injury.
Hill was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 and became a star receiver there.
He helped the Chiefs win the Super Bowl in the 2019 season.
Hill played for the Dolphins from 2022 and led the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2023.
His performance dropped before the injury, and it is uncertain if he will return to top form.
The Chiefs did not actively seek a new receiver early in free agency or the draft but might reconsider due to Rice’s knee surgery.
ESPN analyst Adam Schefter said Hill might not be ready to play until midway through the season and a team might wait to sign him.
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The New York Knicks won their eighth straight playoff game by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime. Former player Stephon Marbury briefly stepped onto the court while celebrating but later apologized to Knicks fans and player Jalen Brunson for his excitement.
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The Knicks made a big comeback to win against the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Brunson played a key role, scoring important shots and leading the comeback.
Famous former Knicks players, including Stephon Marbury, were watching the game live.
Marbury stepped onto the court briefly during a celebration in overtime, which caught fans’ attention.
He apologized to Knicks fans, security, and Brunson, saying he got too excited and didn’t intend to take attention away from Brunson.
No technical foul was called; referees usually give warnings if someone interferes with play.
Marbury played in the NBA for 13 years but never reached the NBA Finals.
The Knicks aim to reach their first NBA Finals since 1999 after this winning streak.
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Conor McGregor is set to return to UFC for a fight against Max Holloway on July 11, 2024. After this fight, McGregor will have one fight left on his UFC contract, and if he becomes a free agent, Jake Paul’s company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) could try to sign him for future fights.
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Conor McGregor last fought in 2021 and is returning to UFC after a long break.
McGregor will fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2024.
McGregor has one more fight left on his current UFC contract after the Holloway fight.
If UFC doesn’t offer McGregor a good contract, he could become a free agent.
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Jake Paul, wants to sign McGregor if he becomes free.
MVP is open to McGregor fighting in MMA, boxing, or organizing his own events.
McGregor’s biggest fight payday was against Floyd Mayweather, outside UFC’s pay system.
MVP paid large sums to fighters in its first MMA event, showing their ability to offer big money.
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The Indiana Fever will play against the Portland Fire without their star player, Caitlin Clark, due to a back injury. The team's coach said this rest is part of a plan to keep Clark healthy for the whole season.
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The Indiana Fever have a 2-2 record this season.
Caitlin Clark is the team's top player, averaging 24.3 points, 9 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Clark has a back issue that has caused her to miss some playing time.
Coach Stephanie White decided to sit Clark for the game to protect her health.
Last season, Clark missed many games because of a groin injury.
The Fever’s schedule includes four games in eight days, so resting Clark helps with her recovery.
The team’s next game after Portland will be on Friday against the Golden State Valkyries, followed by almost a week off.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a playoff game to the New York Knicks after leading by 22 points late in the fourth quarter. Charles Barkley called the Cavaliers’ performance a "choke job," criticizing their late-game strategy and praising Knicks guard Jalen Brunson for his strong play.
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The Cavaliers led the Knicks by 22 points with under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Knicks scored an 18-1 run late in the game to tie it and force overtime.
The Knicks won in overtime 115-104, marking their biggest comeback in playoff history.
Jalen Brunson played a key role, scoring 13 points during the Knicks’ late run and was named the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
Charles Barkley called the Cavaliers’ end-of-game performance a "choke job" on ESPN’s "Inside the NBA."
Barkley said the Cavaliers stopped passing the ball well and played one-on-one in the last minutes.
The Cavaliers will play the Knicks again at Madison Square Garden less than 24 hours later.
Barkley criticized the Cavaliers for their poor game finish, which is unusual for him to say on TV.
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Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' quarterback, is facing competition for the starting spot from new teammates and the arrival of a new head coach, Todd Monken. Monken praised Sanders' improvement but also commended other quarterbacks on the team, indicating an open contest for the starting role.
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Shedeur Sanders was the Browns' starting quarterback last year and was selected for the Pro Bowl.
The Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach this offseason.
Monken said the competition for the starting quarterback job is open.
The Browns added Taylen Green, a very athletic quarterback, through the NFL Draft.
Former starter Deshaun Watson, who missed last year due to injury, is also competing for the starting role.
Monken praised Sanders for his growth in understanding the game and quick decision-making.
Watson was praised for his athletic ability, described as a "superpower".
The Browns aim to name a starting quarterback by training camp in July.
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The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, which could allow them to select a top young player like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, or Cameron Boozer. The article lists several NBA players that the author would not trade for this pick, highlighting their value and potential in simple terms.
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The Washington Wizards hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer are top prospects expected to be chosen early.
The author would not trade elite NBA players like Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or Luka Doncic for the No. 1 pick.
Other players protected from trade for this pick include Cooper Flagg, Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, Jayson Tatum, and Jalen Brunson.
Some younger players like Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, and Dylan Harper are also considered valuable enough to keep over the draft pick.
The decision not to trade some players is based on their current skill, potential, or importance to their teams.
The new NBA salary rules make drafting a top player cheap and valuable compared to trading established stars.
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Maxx Crosby, a player for the Raiders, recently failed a physical exam with the Baltimore Ravens, causing them to cancel a trade. His recovery from knee surgery is slower than initially expected, but the Raiders hope he will be ready for training camp.
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The Ravens canceled a trade for Maxx Crosby after he failed a physical on March 10.
Crosby had knee surgery in January to fix a meniscus tear.
Crosby's agent said he was recovering well and would join the offseason program.
Crosby returned to practice briefly but did not participate fully in recent team activities.
The Raiders are counting on Crosby to be ready for training camp.
Raiders coach said Crosby is working hard and is a team leader.
The trade cancellation may have been justified based on Crosby’s recovery timeline.
It is uncertain if Crosby sees his progress as behind schedule or not.
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The Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd after a poor 2025-26 season. They are now reportedly interested in hiring Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer, who coached their rookie star Cooper Flagg in college.
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Jason Kidd coached the Mavericks for five years, leading them to the NBA Finals in 2024.
Kidd still had four years and over $40 million left on his contract when he was fired.
The Mavericks finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record.
Rookie Cooper Flagg won Rookie of the Year after playing one season at Duke under Jon Scheyer.
Jon Scheyer is Duke’s head coach and has won multiple awards and titles since replacing Mike Krzyzewski in 2022.
Scheyer led Duke to a Final Four appearance in 2025 with Flagg as the star player.
The Mavericks want a coach who understands how to use Flagg’s skills to build their future.
Transitioning a successful college coach to the NBA can be challenging due to different team dynamics and player management.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had a modest first season in the NFL in 2025. The Raiders’ new head coach, Klint Kubiak, wants Jeanty to play more often and do better in his second year on the team.
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Ashton Jeanty was picked 6th in the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 2025, Jeanty rushed for 975 yards and scored 5 touchdowns, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
He also caught 55 passes for 346 yards.
Jeanty had a standout 2024 college season at Boise State, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns with a 7.0 yards per carry average.
He finished second in the 2024 Heisman Trophy race to Travis Hunter.
New Raiders coach Klint Kubiak wants Jeanty to stay on the field longer, similar to 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who played 83% of offensive snaps.
Jeanty played in 78% of the Raiders’ offensive snaps last season.
The Raiders may add another running back to support Jeanty and keep him fresh during games.
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The Indiana Fever basketball team decided not to play star guard Caitlin Clark in a recent game to manage her health during the season. Fans were upset about the late announcement and the reason given, but the coach said Clark is healthy and they are simply allowing time for a back issue to heal.
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Caitlin Clark missed 31 of 44 games last season due to multiple injuries.
The Fever announced Clark would not play in a game against Portland as part of a "strategic management plan."
Fans expressed frustration about the timing and lack of early notice for Clark’s status.
Some fans linked the decision to previous disagreements between Clark and coaching staff.
Fever head coach Stephanie White said Clark is healthy and the team isn’t managing a specific issue, just allowing time for a back concern to improve.
The Fever’s announcement came only about 90 minutes before the game started.
Caitlin Clark is considered the biggest draw and star player in the sport.
The decision to rest Clark is to protect her over the long season, according to some fans’ understanding.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), who won his second NBA MVP award, faces a crucial Game 2 against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. Wembanyama dominated Game 1 with 41 points and 22 rebounds, while Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, making Game 2 very important for his legacy and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship hopes.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
Victor Wembanyama was also an MVP contender this season.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Wembanyama scored 41 points and had 22 rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander had a poor shooting performance, making only 7 of 23 shots.
The Thunder lost Game 1 at home, putting pressure on Game 2.
The Spurs were without player De’Aaron Fox in that game.
A second loss would be tough for Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy as a top NBA player.
The Western Conference finals could shape the future of the Thunder as a team chasing NBA championships.
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The Toronto Tempo are a new team in the WNBA and have started their first season strongly. Players Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey made WNBA history by both scoring 30 or more points in the same game during their team's inaugural season.
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The Toronto Tempo are playing their first WNBA season in 2025.
They lost their first game but played in front of a sold-out crowd in Toronto.
Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey each scored over 30 points in a game against the Phoenix Mercury.
This is the first time two teammates each scored 30 points in one game during a new franchise’s first season.
Mabrey was chosen from another team in the WNBA Expansion Draft.
Sykes was signed to a multi-year contract shortly after the draft.
Both players have contracts worth about one million dollars each for the first year.
The Tempo’s current season record is 3 wins and 2 losses.
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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made two mistakes in recent games, including one where a ball slipped under his glove, contributing to his team's 5-0 loss to the Brewers. He described his errors as "laughable."
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Pete Crow-Armstrong plays center field for the Cubs.
He made two errors over the past two games.
One error involved a ball slipping under his glove.
The latest mistake happened in the second inning against the Brewers.
The Cubs lost the game 5-0 to the Brewers.
Crow-Armstrong called his own mistakes "laughable."
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James Harden has been a key NBA player for 17 seasons, known for his scoring and leadership. At nearly 37 years old, his recent performance suggests he may no longer be effective as a main star on a top team, especially during the current playoff series against the New York Knicks.
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James Harden has played 17 seasons in the NBA.
He started with the Oklahoma City Thunder and later starred for the Houston Rockets.
Harden won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award during his career.
He is almost 37 years old, with his birthday approaching this summer.
In the recent Eastern Conference finals, Harden struggled offensively and defensively.
The New York Knicks attacked his defense repeatedly, leading to a strong comeback win.
Harden scored only 15 points on 5 of 16 shooting in one of the key playoff games.
Experts suggest Harden should now play a supporting role rather than being the main team leader if he wants to win a championship.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba received a trophy from the NFL that had the wrong inscription, calling him Defensive Player of the Year instead of Offensive Player of the Year. His brother criticized the NFL for this and other disrespectful actions toward Smith-Njigba, while the NFL apologized and promised to send a corrected trophy.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba was awarded Offensive Player of the Year by the NFL.
The trophy he received was incorrectly engraved as Defensive Player of the Year.
Smith-Njigba posted about the mistake on social media, calling it disrespectful.
His brother, Canaan Smith-Njigba, highlighted other instances of disrespect toward Jaxon by the NFL.
The NFL fined Smith-Njigba for a dunk celebration but later used images from it for promotions.
The NFL Honors ceremony did not show his pre-recorded acceptance speech.
NFL spokesman apologized and said a new, correct trophy is being made.
Smith-Njigba recently signed a $168.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
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The Atlanta Dream’s trade for Angel Reese is showing positive results in the early 2026 WNBA season. Reese has helped improve the team’s defense and rebounding, even though her scoring and shooting are lower than usual.
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Atlanta traded two future first-round picks to get Angel Reese from Chicago in April.
Reese’s departure from Chicago followed concerns about team competitiveness and recent poor performance.
The Dream have started the season 2-1 and lead the league in rebounds per game with 45.0, 6.5 more than the second-place team.
Atlanta ranks second in defensive rating with Reese as the key defensive player.
Reese averages 12.7 rebounds per game, second-best in the league, but has lower scoring and shooting percentages than before.
She has the highest turnovers in the league with 5.3 per game so far.
Reese’s value lies in defense, rebounding, protecting the basket, and raising the team’s competitiveness.
Other key players include Allisha Gray, Jordan Canada, and Rhyne Howard, making Atlanta’s lineup strong on both offense and defense.
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