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  • Taylor Swift And Her Parents Spotted, Heading Straight To Travis Kelce $6 Million Kansas City Mansion

    Taylor Swift And Her Parents Spotted, Heading Straight To Travis Kelce $6 Million Kansas City Mansion

    Travis Kelce $6 Million Kansas City Mansion

    The luxury property isn’t short on top of the range amenities either, with a huge ‘Beverly Hills-style’ pool area, a hot tub, a fully lit tennis and a pickleball court as well as its own miniature golf course. The stunning mansion is also surrounded by leafy trees, a huge driveway and multiple garages as well as being eco-friendly with multiple solar panels across the property.The move to upgrade to the new property from his old $1 million mansion comes as the romance between Travis and Taylor has been hotting up.Taylor has been spotted supporting Travis at his recent Kansas City Chiefs’ games, with fans desperate to get a glimpse of the pair together.reports that Taylor has won over everyone around them by being a “normal person.”Taylor Swift And Her Parents Spotted, Heading Straight To Travis Kelce $6 Million Kansas City Mansion

    Heading Straight To Travis Kelce $6 Million Kansas City Mansion

    They posted: “Friends around Taylor and Travis tell us ‘She’s unbelievable in person. Gracious, kind, funny. Just a normal person, very cool. This is not a fling, this is very serious and they are both extremely happy.”Travis has also recently opened up about how he likes to act on a date amid the pair’s blossoming romance in a chat on the New Heights podcast. Speaking candidly, he said: “I feel like whenever I’m on a date, I’m always like having like the sense of like I’m a man in the situation.”

    He added: “I’m protective for sure — you always kind of have that feeling or that self-awareness.” It has been reported that the pair’s relationship is becoming “very serious” and they are both “extremely happy”.

    A source close to Taylor’s BFF”Taylor is blown away right now and her family is all about Travis. She is trying to keep it together, but is obviously falling in love with him and he feels the same way.”They went on to say the superstar feels the “luckiest gal in the world” to have found Travis at this time, adding it’s not a surprise she had to look outside of Hollywood to find him.

    And they also added that TayTay’s parents have been “fully supportive” of her new partner after previously being hard on her in regards to her choice of man. “All that they ever want is for Taylor to be with someone who keeps her safe and who loves her for her,’ the source explained before saying those closest to her think she has “finally met her match”.

  • Yankees Roster Earthquake: Trade Talks Surge with Soto, Judge, and Unprecedented Roster Shifts

    Yankees Roster Earthquake: Trade Talks Surge with Soto, Judge, and Unprecedented Roster Shifts

    Yankees’ potential trade for Juan Soto, DFA moves, Aaron Judge’s elite metric, and modeling analysis are the highlights of the latest NYY news.

    Yankees Shake Up Roster with Trade Talks: Soto, Judge, and Roster Changes

    The Big Picture

    The Yankees are considering a trade for Juan Soto and making strategic roster moves, while also gaining insights into Aaron Judge’s performance and in-depth modeling analysis of baserunning.

    By the Numbers

    Juan Soto in discussions for potential trade to the Yankees
    Jordan Groshans designated for assignment after the team claimed Jahmai Jones off waivers

    Yes, But

    No significant counterarguments or complexities were found.

    State of Play

    Yankees actively exploring trade opportunities
    Ongoing roster adjustments and acquisitions

    What’s Next

    Possible trade negotiations for Juan Soto and continued analysis of player performance metrics.

    Bottom Line

    The NYY news highlights potential trade discussions for Juan Soto, roster adjustments, and deep dives into player performance metrics, providing insights into the team’s strategic moves and future possibilities.

  • Padres’ Audacious Move: The Aggressive Pursuit of Aaron Judge Spotlights MLB’s New Era of Talent Acquisition

    Padres’ Audacious Move: The Aggressive Pursuit of Aaron Judge Spotlights MLB’s New Era of Talent Acquisition

    The San Diego Padres’ discussions with Aaron Judge showcase their aggressive player acquisition tsrategy.

    With a history of high-profile signings, including Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., the team is committed to remaining competitive and pursuing top talent.

    Padres’ Bold Pursuit of Aaron Judge Highlights Aggressive MLB Talent Acquisition Strategy

    In a move that underscores the San Diego Padres’ aggressive approach to player acquisitions, discussions with Aaron Judge, despite not clinching the deal, have placed the team in the spotlight.

    The Padres demonstrated their willingness to engage in high-profile negotiations, a strategy backed by Chairman Peter Seidler and President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller.

    This approach is evident in their attempts to secure Trea Turner and the historical signings of Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., with contracts exceeding $300 million.

    Their actions reflect a commitment to enhancing their roster, competitiveness, and a clear intent to remain a key player in the pursuit of top talent.

  • Analyzing Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Dark Horse Contenders for MLB’s Season Homerun Crown

    Analyzing Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Dark Horse Contenders for MLB’s Season Homerun Crown

    Baseball continues to evolve, whether it is rule changes, the proliferation and application of analytics, or advancements in training and conditioning.

    However, one thing that hasn’t changed is the allure of the home run. Controversy aside, it will always be one of the game’s most popular (and debated) statistics.

    So, which player will lead MLB in home runs in 2024? BetMGM has posted its odds for this season’s home run king. A few of the names are highlighted below, along with The Athletic’s Austin Mock’s projections.

    All odds from BetMGM.

    Aaron Judge (+375)

    Austin Mock’s projection: 41.5 home runs

    It should come as no surprise that Aaron Judge enters this season as the favorite. In 2022, he broke Roger Maris’ revered AL single-season record by mashing 62 home runs. And while his total dropped to 37 last year, it must be pointed out that he only got 367 at-bats in an injury-plagued campaign.

    Judge played in only 106 games in 2023, missing 42 due to a torn ligament in his right big toe he suffered crashing into the wall at Dodger Stadium on June 3. Even though that injury took place more than eight months ago, Judge said at the start of spring training that his toe is something that will require “constant maintenance.”

    This revelation adds an element of risk when it comes to hedging bets on Judge reestablishing himself as MLB’s home run king. So if you view this year’s race as Judge vs. the field, it’s safer to take the latter.

    Shohei Ohtani (+1000)

    Austin Mock’s projection: 38.2 home runs

    Besides topping the AL with 44 home runs, Shohei Ohtani was No. 1 in all of baseball in slugging percentage (.654) and OPS (1.066). Ohtani has hit at least 34 home runs in the past three seasons, and now he’s joining a Dodgers lineup that will make it even harder to pitch around him. He also can focus on being a DH as he won’t pitch in 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery in September.

    The depth of the Dodgers’ roster and the expectation of numerous lopsided affairs may cost Ohtani some at-bats throughout the season. But unless the team plans to limit his usage, Ohtani should get plenty of opportunities to put up big numbers at the plate, including home runs.

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+2200)

    Austin Mock’s projection: 32.7 home runs

    Since finishing runner-up in the AL MVP voting in 2021, Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s offensive production has been trending in the wrong direction. His home run output has plummeted from an AL-leading 48 to 32 to just 26 in 2023, with his slugging percentage doing the same (.601 to .480 to .444). However, a closer look at last season’s results builds a strong case for banking on him bouncing back in 2024.

    Even though the stat sheet may not show it, Guerrero is still hitting the ball hard. His average exit velocity of 92.1 MPH ranked him 15th in the majors last season per FanGraphs and isn’t that far off from his 2021 performance (95.1 MPH). It’s not a stretch to say that Guerrero was victimized by bad luck in 2023, as evidenced by the drastic difference in both his actual batting average (.264) and expected batting average (.291), as well as the larger gap when it comes to actual (.444) and expected (.494) slugging percentage.

    At the start of spring training, Guerrero admitted he dealt with numerous nagging injuries last season, and he’s made a concerted effort to get into better shape to prepare him for the grind of the 162-game schedule. And let’s not forget that he’s entering his age-25 season, so he hasn’t even reached the peak years of his career. There’s a lot to like here, especially at these odds.

    Spencer Torkelson (+6600)

    Austin Mock’s projection: 28.2 home runs

    Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan since Spencer Torkelson went No. 1 overall in the 2020 MLB Draft. He advanced through the minors quickly, making his major league debut on Opening Day two years ago. But he struggled mightily and was demoted to AAA in mid-July. His 2023 campaign also got off to a rough start, as he hit just .206 with only two home runs through the end of April; but then things gradually started to click for the former consensus top-10 overall prospect.

    From Aug. 9 until the end of the season (48 games), Torkelson mashed 16 home runs with a .576 slugging percentage and .921 OPS. His 31 total home runs tied him for 22nd, and there’s reason to believe that there’s even more power ready to be unlocked.

    For starters, Torkelson should be able to improve upon his .233 batting average (expected batting average was .251) while maintaining an upper-tier barrel rate (14.1% in 2023, 17th in MLB per FanGraphs). He also ranked in the top 25 in both hard-hit rate (50.4%, 13th) and exit velocity (91.8 MPH, 24th).

    If Torkelson takes another significant step forward in the power department, it will require him to enjoy better success at home. Comerica Park is one of the toughest places to hit a home run, even after moving the fences in before last season. He hit 11 there compared to 20 on the road. But it’s not hard to envision some of these long, loud outs clearing the fences in 2024.

    Jack Suwinski (+25000)

    Austin Mock’s projection: 22.6 home runs

    At first glance, it’s probably hard to understand Jack Suwinski’s inclusion in this list. A 15th-round pick in the 2016 draft out of high school, Suwinski has never been regarded as a top prospect. He also didn’t show a lot of power while making his way from Rookie ball to his big league debut in late April 2022. But that’s all changed after swatting 26 home runs last season.

    Suwinski is the epitome of the modern-day, three-true outcome hitter. Besides the home runs, he ranked in the top 20 in both strikeouts (172) and walks (75) in 2023. He’s an extreme fly-ball hitter (53.6 percent was tops in MLB) but also often makes very solid contact (15.7% barrel rate, eighth). Combine this power profile with a projected role as the Pirates’ everyday center fielder, and Suwinski could be an appealing long-shot horse in the home-run race.

    Austin Mock’s projected home run leaders

    Austin Mock’s MLB projection model simulates the 2024 MLB season 100,000 times.

    PLAYER/XHR

    Aaron Judge/41.5

    Pete Alonso/40.2

    Matt Olson/39.0

    Ronald Acuna Jr./38.4

    Shohei Ohtani/38.2

    Yordan Alvarez/38.1

    Kyle Schwarber/37.4

    Austin Riley/35.1

    Juan Soto/34.4

    Fernando Tatis Jr./34.0

    Adolis Garcia/33.7

    Rafael Devers/33.5

    Mookie Betts/33.0

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr./32.7

    Bobby Witt Jr./32.6

    (Photo of Aaron Judges and Shohei Ohtani: Sarah Stier and Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

  • Yankees Face Snell Snag: Clarke Schmidt’s Crucial Role Amplified as Deal Uncertainty Looms

    Yankees Face Snell Snag: Clarke Schmidt’s Crucial Role Amplified as Deal Uncertainty Looms

    As of Wednesday, there still seemed little chance the New York Yankees and Blake Snell — widely considered the best starting pitcher remaining on the market — will wind up reaching an agreement for this season, a person with knowledge of the team’s personnel decisions told The Athletic. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to speak freely.

    Snell, according to the source, is at this point likely angling for a shorter-term deal worth big-time money and opt-out clauses — not unlike the contract outfielder Cody Bellinger, a fellow client of agent Scott Boras, signed with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The Cubs announced the deal Tuesday. Bellinger’s contract is worth $80 million over three years, but it allows him to opt out after each of the first two seasons, giving him the chance to score an even bigger payday next winter.

    As The Athletic reported last week, that type of pact almost certainly wouldn’t work for the Yankees, who had a longer-term offer with no opt-outs on the table for Snell before they signed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to a two-year, $37 million deal with a third-year vesting option. The Yankees, the source said, would be inclined to reduce the luxury tax pain they would incur for the 2024 season through any further potential signings.

    Owner Hal Steinbrenner has said the Yankees’ luxury tax payroll is over $300 million. FanGraphs and Cot’s Contracts each peg it at about $307 million. The league’s highest luxury tax threshold this season is $297 million, and the Yankees must pay 110 percent in penalties on every dollar spent above the mark.

    For example, if the Yankees were to sign Snell to a one-year deal worth $30 million, it would actually cost them $63 million in total — and they would also have to surrender two draft choices and $1 million in international bonus pool money since Snell rejected the San Diego Padres’ qualifying offer.

    A deal that would enable Snell to opt out after just one season would likely be too costly for the Yankees, the source said. That explains why the Yankees’ offer to Snell included no opt-outs.

    Any addition to the starting rotation would likely bump Clarke Schmidt from his role as fifth starter. But since that’s improbable, the Yankees will be relying heavily on the 28-year-old to prove he deserves a second full season in the rotation.

    Manager Aaron Boone said he’s excited to see Schmidt’s progress.

    “I don’t want to put a cap on him,” Boone said. “The reality is, we’ve seen him get better and better.”

    Schmidt said taking major lumps in his first season as a big-league starter taught him something valuable.

    “If you can weather the storm of having an 8-whatever ERA in New York,” he said, “you can handle anything.”

    The right-hander wasn’t supposed to be in the starting rotation last year. But spring injuries to Carlos Rodón, Nestor Cortes and Frankie Montas meant that Schmidt had to step up. It didn’t go all too well at first.

    Through Schmidt’s first nine starts, he had a 6.30 ERA, allowing a .310 batting average against and a .917 OPS. But then things started to click. Through his final 24 games (23 starts), he had a 4.08 ERA, which drops to 3.55 if you pull out an eight-run, 2 1/3-inning implosion against the Braves on Aug. 14.

    Schmidt finished with a 4.64 ERA in 33 games (32 starts) in 159 innings — by far a career high. Boone said the Yankees didn’t plan on putting any workload limits this season on Schmidt, whom he said likely started to run out of gas toward the end of 2023.

    “He never lost confidence,” Boone said. “He never lost focus. Then he put together a really strong 4 1/2 or five months — after Gerrit (Cole), he was the guy we could kind of hang our hat on. Hopefully there’s another step in that.”

    Schmidt said he made some changes to his pitch package for this season. In an effort to have more success vs. lefties, he’s changed his curveball to have more depth and to arrive a tick slower to the plate. He added that he’s tried to also sharpen the shapes of his sinker and cutter to give them different looks from each other.

    Learning at the side of Cole — the 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner — also paid off, Schmidt said.

    “He’s really taken me under his wing and helped me out,” Schmidt said. “Whether it was early in the season when you’re going through some struggles or when things are going really good and how to keep them that way.”

    Last week, Boone said he didn’t think “you can find a more confident guy” than Schmidt, the son of a former Marine pilot. The Yankees are banking on that confidence paying dividends, since they seem unwilling to pay Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, to bolster the front end of their rotation as they try to end their 14-year World Series drought.

    “He’s always felt like he’s the guy,” Boone said of Schmidt. “Even as he was trying to break into the big leagues and then stay in the big leagues. He’s always had that about him and it’s something that serves him well.”

    (Top photo of Clarke Schmidt: New York Yankees/Getty Images)

  • Former Aussie stadium worker reveals the truth behind the Taylor Swift concert message that left Americans stunned

    Former Aussie stadium worker reveals the truth behind the Taylor Swift concert message that left Americans stunned

    A former Aussie stadium worker has lifted the lid on the ‘report antisocial behaviour’ signs seen at Taylor Swift’s Sydney concerts, revealing that most of the messages received as a result of the display are anything but serious in nature. 

    Footage from Taylor Swift’s recent concert at the MCG went viral after American Swifties spotted a message displayed at Accor Stadium that read ‘report antisocial behaviour’ alongside a phone number spectators can call or text to make complaints.

    The signs have been seen in stadiums and large sporting and music events in Australia for the last decade and are designed to help the public report bad behaviour.

    Many Taylor Swift fans were appalled by the signs, which they believed indicated Australia is a ‘police state’.

    ‘Oh my God! That’s scary as hell. I’ve never seen anything more terrifying if that’s not just a meme,’ one user wrote.

    Australia was condemned as a 'police state' by some Swift fans after fans noticed a 'report antisocial behaviour' sign at the superstar's Sydney concert (pictured)

    Australia was condemned as a ‘police state’ by some Swift fans after fans noticed a ‘report antisocial behaviour’ sign at the superstar’s Sydney concert (pictured)

    ‘I saw that, made my hairs stand up,’ replied one more, while another chimed in with, ‘They gave up their guns and are now paying for it.’

    However, a former stadium worker has given a new insight into why people actually call and message the number supplied on the billboard.

    ‘I remember working at the SCG and getting to see these text messages come in,’ wrote X user James Colley.

    ‘They were 95% complaints about the ref. “Daylight robbery occurring”, “some dickhead with a whistle is ruining the game for everyone” etc – a beautiful slice of Aussie culture.

    Colley’s tweet went down well with Aussie sports fans who had a field day with the revelation.

    ‘That right there is why Australia’s the best country on earth,’ replied one user.

    ‘I’ll tell you what is anti social, the price of a f**king beer at the MCG,’ said another.

    ‘I remember a mate texting “Shane Watson” to the line on a sparsely attended ODI [one-day international match],’ replied a third, referring to the former Australian cricket star.

    An ex-stadium worker says sports fans would message the antisocial behaviour hotline to complain about referees instead of serious incidents in the crowd (pictured, Roosters fans support their team)

    An ex-stadium worker says sports fans would message the antisocial behaviour hotline to complain about referees instead of serious incidents in the crowd (pictured, Roosters fans support their team)

    Meanwhile, the NRL has introduced a spectator code of conduct which will lead to a stronger response to crowd misconduct.

    The code of conduct will be an important tool to combat crowd misbehaviour, with patrons warned they face punishments ranging from being kicked out of venues to lifetime bans for rule breaches.

    Under the new guidelines the NRL confirmed there was a ‘zero-tolerance approach to any form of racial discrimination and racial vilification’ while fans have been warned not to throw bottles or other projectiles onto the field or in the stands.

    Among the minimum expectations ahead of the new season, spectators must not use obscene or threatening language, interfere with any players or officials at matches, throw or kick any projectiles, or interfere with any workers employed by the ground their team is playing at.

  • The bizarre reason why Taylor Swift is only performing in Singapore and no other southeast Asian countries on her Eras tour

    The bizarre reason why Taylor Swift is only performing in Singapore and no other southeast Asian countries on her Eras tour

    Taylor Swift fans are gearing up for the US pop megastar’s shows in Singapore next month.

    The 34-year-old Cruel Summer songstress was awarded a grant to perform in the city-state in March, headlining six sold-out shows on the island country.

    But it will be her only stop in Southeast Asia, due to one interesting reason.

    Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a business forum in February that Singapore had paid Swift approximately 100 million baht (AUD$4.2million) per show, allegedly on condition that Singapore would be Swift’s only show in Southeast Asia.

    ‘[AEG] didn’t tell me the exact figure but they said the Singapore government offers subsidies of between $3million and $4.6million,’ Srettha said publicly at a business forum in Bangkok.

    Taylor Swift was allegedly paid millions so that Singapore would be her only show in Southeast Asia

    Taylor Swift was allegedly paid millions so that Singapore would be her only show in Southeast Asia

    ‘But the Singaporean government is clever. They told [organisers] not to hold any other shows in [south-east] Asia.’

    The highly-anticipated shows will be a potential boon to the economy.

    Singapore’s tourism board and culture ministry did not disclose the amount of the grant, but referred to the economic benefits brought by Swift’s concerts around the world due to her popularity in a statement on Tuesday.

    They said the ministry had worked with concert promoter AEG Presents to get Swift to perform in Singapore.

    According to government authorities, the 34-year-old pop star is set to perform six sold-out shows on the island country in March. Pictured peforming in Melbourne in February

    According to government authorities, the 34-year-old pop star is set to perform six sold-out shows on the island country in March. Pictured peforming in Melbourne in February

    Swift is performing at Singapore's National Stadium from March 2 to March 9

    Swift is performing at Singapore’s National Stadium from March 2 to March 9

    Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat

    Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat

    ‘It is likely to generate significant benefits to the Singapore economy, especially to tourism activities such as hospitality, retail, travel and dining, as has happened in other cities in which Taylor Swift has performed,’ they said.

    Singapore has seen a boom in concerts since pandemic lockdowns ended, with big names like Blackpink, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran playing sold-out shows.

    The Singapore government has not commented on the exclusivity clause, though AEG has said Swift’s sole concert stop in Southeast Asia will be on the island nation, with VIP tickets going for S$1,228 (AUD$1,395).

    In the broader Asian continent, Swift also performed in Tokyo, earlier in February.

    Her Singapore concerts will span March 2 to March 9.

    Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.

    MCG stadium makes history as it hosts 96,000 fans for Taylor Swift

  • Travis Kelce isn’t old and didn’t lose his legs, Chiefs coach Andy Reid says when asked about his midseason lull before crediting Patrick Mahomes and receiver Rashee Rice for reviving him

    Travis Kelce isn’t old and didn’t lose his legs, Chiefs coach Andy Reid says when asked about his midseason lull before crediting Patrick Mahomes and receiver Rashee Rice for reviving him

    Travis Kelce’s midseason dip in production had nothing to with his age, 34, or declining ability, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said this week.

    Rather, it was the persistent double teams he faced for much of the year before 23-year-old receiver Rashee Rice developed into one of Patrick Mahomes‘ preferred targets.

    ‘Rashee Rice helped Kelce be more productive,’ Reid told Kansas City’s 610 Sports. ‘It wasn’t that Kelce had lost his legs or was old or this or that. It was that he was going at two defenders at one time.

    ‘Once you put Rashee in there, who grew at doing kind of similar things that Kelce can do, then they can’t double Kelce,’ Reid continued. ‘They got to take care of both these guys and that’s a big load for a defense – especially working inside the numbers [over the middle of the field], which is the quarterback’s sweet spot.

    Rice’s development ignited a domino effect that helped the Chiefs to win their third title in five years, despite some early season struggles in Kansas City’s receiving corps.

    Kelce looks on from the sidelines during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers

    Kelce looks on from the sidelines during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers

    Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis

    Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis

    ‘And so inevitably it gets the ball out quicker, which helps your holding calls that were killing us, and it allows Pat to not have to move so far in the pocket, the catches go up,’ Reid said. ‘It all kind of worked together and got better as we went on.’

    Kelce had a three-week stretch in which he posted 31 catches on 32 targets for two touchdowns and whopping 370 receiving yards.

    But with media attention focusing in on his relationship with Taylor Swift, Kelce had a string of forgettable performances.

    With the Chiefs going 3-5 from Week 8 until Week 15, Kelce was being stifled by opposing secondaries.

    The Miami Dolphins held him to just three catches and 14 yards in Week 19, and against New England in Week 14 he managed only five grabs for 28 yards.

    It was about then that Mahomes began finding Rice more often, culminating in the receiver’s 127-yard effort in the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.

    Rice was even better in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, making eight catches for 130 yards and a touchdown, while Kelce suddenly came to life with seven grabs of his own for 71 yards.

    Patrick Mahomes

    Rashee Rice

    Patrick Mahomes (left) and Rashee Rice (right) were credited by Reid for Kelce’s turnaround

    Kelce added another 11 catches on 11 targets in the AFC Championship while being defended by elite safety Kyle Hamilton.

    And, after a slow start in Super Bowl LVIII, Kelce came to life against the San Francisco 49ers by recording eight catches for 92 yards in the second half and overtime.

    Reid also praised Mahomes for his positive attitude, which the Chiefs Coach believes helped ignite the offense’s turnaround.

    ‘Patrick, I think what he’ll take from this, is that: My positive attitude can affect everybody and guys can grow around me,’ Reid said.

    ‘You always hear the term that great quarterbacks make everybody around them better. And he did that. He made Rashee Rice better.’

  • REVEALED: What Taylor Swift told Mecole Hardman after his Super Bowl-winning touchdown for the Chiefs – and says he dazzled her with MAGIC TRICKS when they first met!

    REVEALED: What Taylor Swift told Mecole Hardman after his Super Bowl-winning touchdown for the Chiefs – and says he dazzled her with MAGIC TRICKS when they first met!

    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman revealed that Taylor Swift told him how proud of him she was after he caught the Super Bowl-winning touchdown earlier this month. 

    Hardman ended the NFL season with his reception from Patrick Mahomes, crossing the end zone to win the Super Bowl over the 49ers in overtime.

    He was mobbed by Mahomes, Swift’s boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and many more having secured Kansas City’s second-consecutive NFL title.

    Swift and Hardman hugged on the Allegiant Stadium turf soon after the 14-time Grammy winner’s reunion with Kelce on the field.

    What the ‘Anti-Hero’ singer and Hardman discussed had been private until now, and included Hardman’s abilities as a magician.

    Swift attended 13 Chiefs games this season, with the team finishing 10-3 in those games

    Swift attended 13 Chiefs games this season, with the team finishing 10-3 in those games

    Hardman was the Chiefs second-leading receiver in the Super Bowl, only behind Kelce

    Hardman was the Chiefs second-leading receiver in the Super Bowl, only behind Kelce

    ‘I think she was like, “Good job, proud of you, good game. Like, man it was crazy,”‘ Hardman said this week.

    Hardman added Swift brought up the time they met and the wide receiver did a magic trick with a deck of cards.

    ‘Every time she sees me, she talks about it,’ Hardman said on the ‘Pivot Podcast’. ‘So then she was like … “Your hands are magical,” or something. Like, “You (caught) the game-winning touchdown.” So that was kinda cool, [her] saying that.’

    Hardman had three catches in the Super Bowl, including a 52-yard, first-half reception that brought Swift to her feet in awe from a luxury box.

    Hardman and Swift hugged after the game with Kelce nearby while celebrating the victory

    Hardman and Swift hugged after the game with Kelce nearby while celebrating the victory

    Swift attended 13 Chiefs games this season, with the team holding a 10-3 record in those games.

    Swift was in attendance for all four Kansas City playoff victories, each coming in a different city.

    Kelce and Swift have been publicly dating since the Chiefs’ September 24 game against the Chicago Bears.

    Hardman has spent most of his professional career with the Chiefs. He had a brief stint with the New York Jets last year as well.

  • Kansas City Chiefs stars give team AWFUL NFL report card on facilities as they call for a new locker room, more staff for training and for the nutritionist to be more present – but coach Andy Reid gets A+ rating!

    Kansas City Chiefs stars give team AWFUL NFL report card on facilities as they call for a new locker room, more staff for training and for the nutritionist to be more present – but coach Andy Reid gets A+ rating!

    The Chiefs have been slammed by their own players for the franchise’s facilities, training staff and ownership – with Kansas City receiving the second-worst report card in the NFL.

    Of course, Chiefs players have recently been celebrating their Super Bowl win over the 49ers.

    But there is still plenty about the franchise that they’re unhappy with, as they rated the locker room, training staff and nutritionist/dietician an F in the second-annual player report card survey commissioned by the NFLPA.

    Players also gave owner Clark Hunt a hugely scathing F-, while treatment of facilities was rated a D+, and both the training room and team travel was given a D.

    On a more positive note, head coach Andy Reid – known as a player-friendly coach – was given a glowing A+ review.

    Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are seen patricing in Kansas City in January

    Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are seen patricing in Kansas City in January

    Chiefs coach Andy Reid was given an A+ rating by players on the team's report card

    Chiefs coach Andy Reid was given an A+ rating by players on the team’s report card

    The weight room and strength coaches were also both given a C+, while food was given a C.

    DailyMail.com has reached out to the team for comment.

    According to the NFLPA’s summary of the report card, players were told that locker room renovations would come after the 2022 season.

    That promise was reportedly not kept, other than the team ‘adding chairs.’

    As far as the training room, players feel it is ‘significantly understaffed,’ with only 43 percent of respondents believing they get an adequate amount of one-on-one treatment.

    Some players also said they are unable to get rehab done to prepare for practice.

    Players also said they do not feel like they have enough space to effectively train in the weight room, and a majority of respondents ‘believe their facility is no better than offsite locations where they could train.’

    Furthermore, the team’s head dietician was given the second-lowest grade in the league.

    The team graded out 31st out of 32 teams in the NFL in the survey - and receiving four Fs

    The team graded out 31st out of 32 teams in the NFL in the survey – and receiving four Fs

    Owner Clark Hunt was given a scathing F- review, with players railing against the facilities

    Owner Clark Hunt was given a scathing F- review, with players railing against the facilities

    Primarily, the players felt that she is not at the facility often enough.

    Owner Hunt was given a rating of 4.9 out of 10 – the worst in the league – when considering his ‘willingness to invest in the facilities.’

    Meanwhile, 95 percent of players felt that Reid was efficient with his time, and the team felt he was ‘very’ willing to listen to the locker room.

    The survey was conducted of all teams between August 26 to November 16.

    The Chiefs actually fared even worse than last year – when they finished 29th out of 32 teams.

    1,706 active players – 77 percent of the league – responded to the survey in full.

    Elsewhere in the league, the Dolphins and Vikings graded out first and second respectively as they received top reviews for food.

    The Miami Dolphins came out on top in the NFL's report card rankings released Wednesday

    The Miami Dolphins came out on top in the NFL’s report card rankings released Wednesday

    The Bucs and Chargers, meanwhile were given Fs for treatment of facilities, while the Bengals, Steelers, Commanders and Patriots did even worse with an F-.

    Cincinnati also received an F- for food, while the Saints and Chargers received Fs.

    Dan Campbell (Lions) and Kevin O’Connell (Vikings) were the only coaches other than Reid to receive A+ ratings.

    Similar to the Chiefs, the Steelers and Cardinals also received F grades for ownership.